Students in Academy of Our Lady’s Law Studies class traveled to the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office recently and observed two courtrooms. In addition, the students experienced what is was like to be in court on motion day and met individuals within the law field who imparted great wisdom and advice. Law Studies, taught by an attorney, is among the elective courses offered at Academy of Our Lady.

Three St. Paul honors students who will graduate in 2020 achived a perfect 36 on the national ACT achievement test. They are: James Bradford, Brenden Dauterive and Benjamin Klein.

The St. Scholastica dance team, the Royalettes, placed first for home routine junior varsity for its jazz routine for “Invincible,” won a superior trophy, blue ribbons on all routines learned at camp and had five team members – Julia Baker, Sophie Breyel, Clare Roth, Ava Szczepanski and Allie Vogt – named All Americans at the UDA Masters Camp held June 2-5 at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans.. The team also received a bid to compete at the National Dance Team Championship in February 2020.

Annually, Warren Montgomery, district attorney for the Louisiana 22nd Judicial District, recognizes high moral character, good citizenship and willingness to be a strong example of a healthy lifestyle among the students of St. Tammany and Washington Parishes.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School juniors earned 34 book awards from 29 universities and colleges in recognition of academic excellence, strong character and commitment to community service. Colleges sending awards to students were: Bates College – Julia Slattery; Brandeis University – Celeste Patron;

St. Mary’s Dominican High School honored spring student athletes with the 2018-2019 Lou Reilly Memorial Awards for continually try to improve their skills and who have listened to their coaches and teammates.  Each recipient was recognized for encouraging those playing while she is not in the game, and, when playing, giving her full effort at each moment.

Five St. Mary’s Dominican High School students were among 73 outstanding Hispanic scholars from 20 participating high schools in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes honored at the 2019 New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundations (NOHHF) scholars’ ceremony.

Academy of Our Lady recently inducted several students in its Science National Honor Society. The society encourages participation in and recognition of scientific and intellectual thought to advance the students’ knowledge of classical and modern sciences, to communicate with the scientific community, to aid the civic community with its comprehension of science, and to encourage students to participate in community service and, in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all mankind.

Academy of Our Lady’s bowling team was undefeated with a 4 and 0 record defeating Mount Carmel Academy, Crescent City Christian School, Albany High School and Salmen High School after a third of its season competing in the Louisiana Invitational Baker Tournament held in Baton Rouge  The team took on nine of the top schools in the state in a seven game match which led to the girls winning the tournament.

St.Mary’s Dominican High School presents Lou Reilly award to fall eighth-grade athletes, scholastic art and writing awards

The Dominican Debs earned national ranking at the National Dance Team Championship, held in Orlando. Theycompeted in the small varsity jazz division with 88 teams, small varsity hip hop division with 40 teams, and large game day division with 22 teams.

Cabrini High School recently inducted 36 students into the National Honor Society (NHS). Membership is by invitation only. National Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students.

Academy of the Sacred Heart senior Elizabeth Coman was named first alternate for the state of Louisiana in the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Sponsored by the United States Senate and funded by the Hearst Foundations, USSYP is a national initiative that provides a yearly opportunity for outstanding high school students with demonstrated leadership abilities to deepen their understanding of America’s political processes.

Jack Piwko, an honors’ junior at Archbishop Rummel High School, has been selected to attend the three-week Franklin & Marshall College Prep Immersion Program in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this summer.  It is open to rising high-school seniors and offers the college experience of being  taught by F&M professors, living in the dorm and eating in the dining halls.

At the recent Rummel Day activities on the Archbishop Rummel High School campus, 1971 alumnus John “Jay” Lauricella, posthumously received the school’s “Alumnus of the Year” award.  Accepting the award for Lauricella was his sister, Sandy Lauricella Anzelmo (third from left).  Others present were Sean Francioni, Archbishop Rummel advancement director (left); Tommy Anzelmo, her husband; Tommy Anzelmo Jr., their son; and Marvin Gresse, alumni association president.

Paul Distler, a social studies teacher at Cabrini High School, was named the Holocaust Educator of the Year by the Holocaust Memorial Committee of the New Orleans Jewish Community Center on March 29.

St. Paul’s School administration recently recognized  the 22 legacy graduates of the class of 2019. Single generation legacy families of 2019 include: Jack  and father Dr. Thomas Anzalone, ’80; Joseph Brown and grandfather, Wayne Pratts, ’66; Charles Chitwood and grandfather, Eddie Villere, ’64; Julian Contreras and grandfather Dr. Julio Contreras, ‘41; Quinn Cooney and grandfather Nolan Haro, ’64; Jacques and father Carey Cutrer, ’81; Francis Durio and grandfather Addison Graham; Evan Hendry and grandfather Charlie Wheeler,  ‘57; Mason Impastato and father Sal Impastato, ’66; Blake and father Fred Lewis, ’80; Cade  and father James Manint, ’91; Stephen and father Stephen Millet,’86; Jace and father Kevin Moore, ’91; Hale Neitzschman and grandfather Lloyd Gautreaux, ‘58; Luke and father John Paille, ’91; Jack and father Greg Pellegrini, ’86; Brandon and father Jeff Stein, ’87; Todd Taranto and grandfather William Barnett, ’71; and Rivers Torres and great grandfather Robert Fitzsimons. Jack Blossman III, Jay Blossman Jr., ’82, and Jack Blossman, ’57; and Rhett Ibos, Jeff Ibos ’85, and John (JB) Ibos ’58 are families with three generations at St. Paul’s. Jacob Mott and his family have had four generations of young men educated at St. Paul’s; Jacob’s father Daniel, ‘87, grandfather Gary, ’59, and Gerard Mott.

St. Mary’s Dominican High inducted 22 students into Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, Chapter Las Adelitas. Spanish teacher and moderator Claudia Vallejo said Las Adelitas was selected by the students in honor of the women who participated in the Mexican Revolution as commanders, soldiers and nurses.

Academy of Our Lady students in the Art Graphics I elective class utilized 3D printing technology to create Christmas cookie cutters. Each student crafted their own design. Back row (left to right): senior Kaitlyn Gegenheimer, freshman Carissa Shirk, sophomores Stefani Monfra and Linh Luu, freshman Emma Palmisano, sophomore Carlie Coleman and freshman Amber Nguyen.