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Celebrating Excellence: Faculty and Staff Honored for Service, Leadership, and Outstanding Teaching
June 11th, 2025
At the close of the school year, St. Martin’s faculty and staff gathered in the Dan and Frances White Chapel to celebrate a year of growth and to recognize the remarkable dedication of their colleagues. This annual ceremony honors the individuals whose passion and service help shape the heart of o...
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Saints Hone Vocal Skills at Opus Opera Bootcamp: Final Performance at St. Martin’s Chapel
June 5th, 2025
This week, two St. Martin’s Upper School students—Aidan Molaison ’26 and MaryAlice Comer ’27—are among a select group of young vocalists from across the region participating in Opus Opera Bootcamp, a weeklong intensive for high school students passionate about classical singing. Led by ...
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St. Martin’s Senior Cole LaCoste Named 2025 Pfizer Future Physician Award Winner
June 4th, 2025
Prestigious $20,000 Scholarship Honors Academic Excellence and Aspiring Healthcare LeadersSt. Martin’s Episcopal School is proud to celebrate senior Cole LaCoste, one of just 50 students selected nationwide for the 2025 Pfizer Future Physician Award, a highly competitive scholarship awarded to exc...
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Trailblazers of Tomorrow: St. Martin’s Inaugural STeaM Diploma Graduates Chart Bold, Purpose-Driven Paths
June 3rd, 2025
This spring, St. Martin’s proudly celebrates an academic first: the graduation of our inaugural STeaM diploma recipients, Lillian Bordelon ’25 and Cole LaCoste ’25. These trailblazing students represent the future of education — one that fuses science, technology, engineering, and math with...
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St. Martin’s Class of 2025 Graduates Ready to Thrive in College—and Beyond
June 2nd, 2025
On May 29, St. Martin’s Episcopal School proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025, marking the culmination of years of academic achievement, personal growth, and lifelong friendships.As our newest alumni head off to colleges and universities across the country, they do so boldly and ...
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St. Martin’s The Cum Laude Society Inducts New Members for 2024-25
June 2nd, 2025
At St. Martin’s Episcopal School, academic excellence is more than a pillar of our mission—it’s a lived value that inspires students to pursue truth, think deeply, and lead with purpose. One of the most distinguished ways we honor this commitment is through our membership in the Cum Laude Soci...
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Four St. Martin’s Students Selected for Prestigious Louisiana Girls and Boys State Leadership Programs
May 30th, 2025
Congratulations to rising seniors Garri Lawson and Sophie Miller, who will attend Louisiana Girls State, and Will Adriance and Aidan Molaison, who will attend Louisiana Boys State! Hosted by the American Legion, these prestigious leadership programs give rising seniors the opportunity to immerse ...
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Senior Kaden Forges Named 2025 Horatio Alger State Scholar; Headed to TCU This Fall
May 27th, 2025
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is proud to announce that Kaden Forges, son of Ms. Kimberly Collins of New Orleans and a member of the Class of 2025, has been selected as a 2025 Horatio Alger State Scholarship recipient. This prestigious honor is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional...
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St. Martin’s Partners with Ochsner Performance Training to Launch New Summer Program for Student-Athletes
May 22nd, 2025
This summer, St. Martin’s Episcopal School is expanding its commitment to athletic excellence with a new opportunity for student-athletes in grades 7–12. While varsity-led workouts will continue, we’re proud to introduce an additional program designed to give more students access to high-qu...
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State Champions Return to St. Martin’s for Ring Ceremony Celebration
May 21st, 2025
This week, the 2023–24 State Champion St. Martin’s basketball team received their championship rings in a special ceremony honoring their incredible season—and the legacy they created together. Several alumni from the Class of 2024 returned to campus to join the celebration, reconnect with the...
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Upper School Awards Ceremony Honors Achievements in Academics, Leadership, Arts, Athletics, and Character
May 16th, 2025
At St. Martin’s Episcopal School, we believe in nurturing the whole student—mind, body, and spirit. On Tuesday, May 6, the Upper School gathered to honor that mission and recognize the achievements of our students in academics, leadership, arts, athletics, and character.This year’s Upper Schoo...
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Marti Awards Celebrate Performing Arts Students
May 12th, 2025
The St. Martin’s Performing Arts Department hosted the Marti Awards on May 8, celebrating the achievements, growth and creativity of students in the Performing Arts Department. International Thespian Society The International Thespian Society (ITS) is an honor society for hig...
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Posted in: Arts, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, Campus of Opportunity
Ella Bozeman ’25 Earns National Recognition for Vocal Excellence
May 8th, 2025
St. Martin’s is thrilled to recognize senior Ella Bozeman ’25 for her exceptional accomplishments in vocal performance. Ella was recently awarded the prestigious Past Presidents’ College Award by the Louisiana Federation of Music Clubs—one of the highest honors granted by the organization. ...
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Saints Score High Marks at State Rally
May 7th, 2025
Several St. Martin’s Upper School students performed well at the recent State Rally, scoring high marks in Division 4. Congratulations to the following Saints: Aubree Flores - 2nd in World History, Division IV William Pejic - 3rd in US History, Division IV Sophia Quintero - 1st in French ...
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Aidan Molaison ’26 Receives Prestigious José Luís Baños Award
May 6th, 2025
St. Martin’s is proud to celebrate Aidan Molaison ’26, who was recently honored with the José Luís Baños Award for excellence in the Study of Spanish. The award, presented by the Sociedad Española de Nueva Orleans, recognizes outstanding achievement in Spanish language and cultural studies a...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, World Languages, Upper School, Love of Learning
Seniors Ready Themselves for Graduation and Celebrate Time-Honored StM Traditions
May 6th, 2025
In a little more than three weeks, the Class of 2025 will walk across the stage at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in the school’s 75th Commencement Ceremony. Well prepared for college and beyond, the Class of 2025 is entering the next stage of their educational journey with 193 acceptances t...
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Saints Shine at Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony
May 6th, 2025
Many high-achieving Saints were recognized for their academic and athletic accomplishments during the Spring Athletic Awards ceremony on May 5, in the Adkerson Gymnasium. Athletic Awards were presented to numerous winter athletes, who were recognized for their accomplishments on the field of play.&n...
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Saints Excel at the 2025 Louisiana Science Olympiad State Championships
April 7th, 2025
The St. Martin’s Episcopal School high school Science Olympiad team had a standout showing at the 2025 Louisiana State Championships, held at Louisiana Christian University on April 5. Competing against other top schools from across the state, our team placed 4th overall, finishing ahead of strong...
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StM Team Competes in George Washington Model UN Conference
March 25th, 2025
Congratulations to our Model UN team—Lily Congemi, Aubree Flores, Jeremy Hua, Quincy Martin, Hailey Silvey, and Miriam Taylor—on an outstanding performance at the George Washington Model UN conference, hosted by GWU's Elliott School of International Affairs! Facing approximately 1,000 high sc...
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Winter Athletes Recognized at Athletic Awards Ceremony
March 13th, 2025
Many high-achieving Saints were recognized for their academic and athletic accomplishments during the Winter Athletic Awards ceremony on March 13, in the Adkerson Gymnasium. Athletic Awards were presented to numerous winter athletes, who were recognized for their accomplishments on the field of play...
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Posted in: Athletics, Upper School, Campus of Opportunity
StM Celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 25th, 2025
Throughout last week, our students practiced living out the saying “It’s better to give than receive,” as part of StM’s Random Acts of Kindness Week. At St. Martin’s, our Episcopal tradition calls us to respect others, speak honestly, offer kindness, and serve the community in celebration ...
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Posted in: Community, Episcopal Tradition, Mission, George Cottage, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, Student Support Services
St. Martin’s to Serve as Host School for the Civil Discourse Speaker Series
February 24th, 2025
St. Martin’s is pleased to be part of the 2025 Civil Discourse Speaker Series. This year’s speaker, Allan Carey, Director of Sphere Education Initiatives at the Cato Institute, will speak to Upper School students, followed by a Q&A, at an StM-only event on campus Tuesday, March 25. In a...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Authors & Speakers, Upper School, Love of Learning
National Honor Society Inducts New Members
February 21st, 2025
The National Honor Society (NHS) inducted several students as the newest members of the prestigious academic organization on February 20, at its annual induction ceremony. The ceremony took place in the Dan and Frances White Chapel, where Will Adriance, Hannah Coe, Mary Alice Comer, Lily Congemi, No...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Alumni, Upper School, Love of Learning
Sophomores Dig Deeper Into Historican Narrative with the Help of Local Historian
February 18th, 2025
Sophomores in Mr. Stephen Rice’s English classes welcomed Meredith Melançon, esteemed public historian and recipient of the Theresa Allen Award for Service to Public History. Known for creating “The Solomon Northup Trail” on the Acadiana Historical app, she brings history to life through imme...
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BSU Hosts Black History Assembly
February 17th, 2025
The Black Student Union held an educational and lively assembly for Middle and Upper School students, shining a light on the impact and importance of Black History on New Orleans’ culture. This year’s assembly highlighted the rich musical and cultural heritage of New Orleans, celebratin...
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Posted in: Authors & Speakers, Community, Episcopal Tradition, Middle School, Upper School
Senior Selected as Junior Philharmonic Society of New Orleans Concert Performer
February 17th, 2025
Out of a large pool of students auditioning, senior Ella Bozeman was recently selected as a performer in an upcoming Junior Philharmonic Society concert. The concert will take place on April 27 at Dixon Hall on Tulane University's campus. Congratulations, Ella! The Junior Philharmonic Society of ...
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Posted in: Community, Upper School, Campus of Opportunity
Varsity Girls Basketball Clinches District 10-1A Title
February 11th, 2025
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! ❤️💙 Congratulations to the varsity girls basketball team! The girls clinched the District 10-1A title after a hard-fought 38-35 win against McGehee in the Adkerson Gym. 📸 Photos by Hailey Silvey ‘26 and Leah Silvey ‘30. ...
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Faculty Embrace A Love of Thinking and Learning on Professional Development Day
February 7th, 2025
At St. Martin’s Episcopal School, the pursuit of knowledge extends beyond the classroom—not just for students, but for our dedicated faculty and staff as well. Our recent Professional Development Day was a testament to the passion, expertise, and commitment that define our school community. A...
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Posted in: Community, Faculty and Staff, George Cottage, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, Love of Learning
Seniors Take on Leadership Roles Across Campus on Senior Leadership Day
February 6th, 2025
At St. Martin’s Episcopal School, tradition and leadership go hand in hand. Each year, Senior Leadership Day offers students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to step into the roles of faculty and staff, gaining firsthand experience in the daily responsibilities of educators and administrators. Estab...
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Posted in: Community, Faculty and Staff, StM Traditions, Upper School
Cooper Helmke ’25 Signs with Tulane University
February 5th, 2025
St. Martin’s senior Cooper Helmke ’25, five-star kicker and recent team MVP in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl, is officially part of the Tulane Green Wave! (And, of course, Always a Saint!) On Wednesday, February 5, in front of family, friends, classmates, and members of the StM Community ...
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Senior Tucker Manning Honored with Two Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
February 4th, 2025
Tucker Manning ’25 was selected as a regional award winner for the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the country's longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for creative students in grades 7-12. Two of his works, “Queen” and “All In,” won regional awards ...
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Performing Arts Announces Cast List for Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR.
January 7th, 2025
St. Martin’s Fine Arts Department has announced the cast list of its spring musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. The Award-winning animated film and stage play comes to life on the Solomon Theater stage this spring in a beloved take on the classic fairytale. Based on the original Broadw...
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Posted in: Arts, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, Campus of Opportunity
StM to Host AI Summer Intensive
January 6th, 2025
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is offering an in-person, pre-college, project-based artificial intelligence program this summer through Inspirit AI, an AI education program developed and taught by Stanford and MIT graduates. Rising students for grades 8-12 will learn the fundamental concepts of AI ...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Innovation + Design, Middle School, Upper School, Campus of Opportunity
Winter Athletes Earn All-Academic Recognition
December 18th, 2024
Congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2025 for being named to All-Academic Athletic Teams in their respective sports during the winter 2024-25 season! This recognition celebrates outstanding academic achievement for maintaining an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Girls...
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Choir Spreads Christmas Cheer in Performance at Ochsner Medical Center
December 13th, 2024
In addition to their Winter Concert performance earlier this week, the Upper School Choir has been busy spreading holiday cheer with pop-up caroling sessions across the city. This morning, they performed a selection of Christmas classics in the atrium at Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans (mai...
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Père Noël Visits St. Martin's
December 6th, 2024
Students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School each received a visit from Père Noël, or St. Nicholas, in the Dan and Frances White Chapel. St. Nicholas was a fourth-century bishop from Myra, located in modern-day Turkey. During his visit, he gave students a bit of background about who this important ...
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Fall Athletes Recognized at Athletic Awards Ceremony
December 4th, 2024
Many high-achieving Saints were recognized for their academic and athletic accomplishments during the Fall Athletic Awards ceremony on December 4, in the Adkerson Gymnasium. Athletic Awards were presented to numerous athletes, who were recognized for their accomplishments on the field of play. In ad...
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Posted in: Athletics, Middle School, Upper School, Campus of Opportunity
Harlem Berry ’25 Signs with LSU on National Early Signing Day
December 4th, 2024
St. Martin’s senior Harlem Berry ’25, the No. 1 player in Louisiana and the No. 1 running back in the country, is officially a Louisiana State University Tiger! On National Early Signing Day (Wednesday, Dec. 4), in front of family, friends, classmates, and members of the St. Marti...
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Performing Arts Hosts Audition for Upcoming Production of Beauty and the Beast JR
December 2nd, 2024
On Monday, December 2, Performing Arts held a meeting for its spring musical, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR.” Nearly 60 auditionees and their parents learned more about the upcoming production of this beloved take on the classic fairytale. Students in grades 2-12 have been invited to audit...
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StM Celebrates Grandfriends' Day
November 26th, 2024
Grandparents and grandfriends play an extremely important role in the lives of our Saints. St. Martin's was filled with gratitude to welcome our students’ grandparents and family friends to our annual Grandfriends' Day. The special day, which gives our students the opportunity to sh...
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Be Our Guest: Auditions Open Soon for Spring Production
November 19th, 2024
It’s almost time to audition for the spring musical, “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Students in grades 2-12 are invited to audition. There is a mandatory meeting for all auditionees and their parents on December 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Solomon Theater. On Tuesday, D...
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Posted in: Arts, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, Campus of Opportunity
Students Gain Life Skills Through Mastering the Skill of Changing a Tire
November 15th, 2024
Juniors and seniors in Mrs. Heather Wiltshire’s Life Skills class gained hands-on experience today mastering the skill of changing a tire. This graduation-required class equips students with practical life skills, including car basics like tire changes and jump-starting, preparing them for real-wo...
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Students and Faculty Member Deliver Join Presentation at NSTA Conference
November 11th, 2024
St. Martin's Makerspace Coordinator Robby Stanley and three students, Juliet Whitaker ’26, Sadie Miller ’29, and Drew Kosarek ’29, presented at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) 2024 National Conference on Science Education on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The group's present...
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College Reps Visit St. Martin's
October 17th, 2024
As part of the college counseling process, representatives from colleges around the world are invited to our campus to visit with interested St. Martin’s juniors and seniors. This year, St. Martin’s students have the opportunity to meet with college reps from a multitude of schools, including S...
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Varsity Baseball Earns the Team Academic Excellence Award by The American Baseball Coaches Association
October 15th, 2024
The 2023-24 varsity baseball team recently received the Team Academic Excellence Award by The American Baseball Coaches Association, honoring the team’s GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the cumulative 2023-24 academic year. The team was one of just 350 high school programs in the nation and ...
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Upper School Hosts Federal Prosecutor Brian M. Klebba, J.D.
October 8th, 2024
Today St. Martin’s was honored to welcome Brian M. Klebba, J.D., a federal prosecutor and Chief of the Financial Crimes Unit with the U.S. Department of Justice, to speak to our Upper School students about staying safe online. Mr. Klebba spoke to students about critical topics such as digital safe...
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Posted in: Authors & Speakers, Upper School
Katherine Sossaman Named National Merit Commended Student
October 1st, 2024
St. Martin’s is proud to announce that senior Katherine Sossaman has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Kate is among just 34,000 Commended Students nationwide recognized for exceptional academic promise. Commended students placed among the top 50,000 st...
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Boyu Hua Recognized as National Merit Semifinalist
September 30th, 2024
St. Martin’s is proud to announce that senior Boyu Hua has been recognized as a semifinalist in the 70th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program, which honors students who show exceptional ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Boyu is among just 16,000 semifinalists bein...
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StM Crowns Homecoming Queen and King
September 29th, 2024
St. Martin’s crowned its 2024 Homecoming Queen, Savannah Westacott ‘25, and Homecoming King, Harlem Berry ‘25, during a special presentation in the Solomon Theater on September 28 at the start of the Homecoming Dance. Homecoming is one of our school’s oldest traditions, having been c...
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Varsity Football Game vs. Pearl River to be Live Streamed
September 5th, 2024
The varsity football team will travel to St. Tammany Parish to take on Pearl River on Friday, September 6. The game will be live streamed by Crescent City Sports for Saints fans who can't be there in person. CCS' coverage begins at 6:50 p.m., with Lenny Vangilder and Wayde Keiser ...
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Homecoming Court 2024 Selected
September 3rd, 2024
As has been its tradition for more than 70 years, St. Martin’s Upper School elected members from its student body to comprise a Homecoming Court. The representative for the freshman class is Marigny Molaison ’28. Sophomore class representatives are MaryAlice Comer ’27 and Kamryn Donal...
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Upper School Holds Matriculation Ceremony
August 21st, 2024
Last week, the Upper School held its annual Matriculation ceremony, formally welcoming and celebrating the Class of 2028 as official members of our high school. As each freshman processed forward, they signed the roll book, signifying their entrance into the Upper School student body and community. ...
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Upper School Students Participate in Louisiana Girls State and Louisiana Boys State
August 20th, 2024
This summer, several StM Upper School students participated in Louisiana Girls State and Louisiana Boys State, immersive, unique learning programs about local and state government. Girls State and Boys State are week-long leadership programs designed to educate outstanding high school students about...
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6 Effective Strategies to Help Your Family Stay Positive This School Year
August 19th, 2024
With the school year underway, now is a great time to implement strategies to help keep your family happy and reduce stress throughout the year. Here are six ways to help your child be successful and maintain a positive mentality all year long. Practice MindfulnessConsider incorporating mindful...
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Community Comes Together for Back to School Bash
August 18th, 2024
The St. Martin's community came together to celebrate the kickoff of the 2024-25 school year at the annual Back to School Bash. From a chapel service to games to facepainting to food and more, Saints enjoyed celebrating together on campus. ...
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Rising Senior Boyu Hua Places #1 in the Nation in Data Science Challenge
June 24th, 2024
Among more than 9,000 students — including course-completers in AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, and AP Calculus — St. Martin’s Episcopal School rising senior Boyu (Jeremy) Hua took home first place in the recently announced results for the After the AP Data Science Challenge. In addition t...
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Softball and Baseball Athletes Earn District 10-1A Recognition
May 8th, 2024
Congratulations to several athletes on our softball and baseball teams for being named to the 2024 District 10-1A Softball Coaches’ All-District Selections! The following softball athletes earned First Team nods:Outfield: Eliza Didrikesen ’26 Emerson Arensman ’24 Utility: Sophie Mille...
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Spring Athletes Recognized at Athletic Awards Ceremony
May 7th, 2024
Many high-achieving Saints were recognized for their academic and athletic accomplishments during the Spring Athletic Awards ceremony on May 7, in the Adkerson Gymnasium. Athletic Awards were presented to numerous athletes, who were recognized for their accomplishments on the field of play. In addit...
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Saints Finish in Second Place of Year-Long Stock Market Game Competition
May 6th, 2024
The team of Alex Diaz ’27 and Eli Patrick ’27 finished second in a year-long Stock Market Game™ competition hosted by the SIFMA Foundation. The Stock Market Game allows students to delve into the intricate world of stock trading by investing a virtual $100,000 in real-time stock markets. Throu...
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Seniors Ready Themselves for Graduation and Celebrate Time-Honored StM Traditions
May 6th, 2024
In a little more than three weeks, the Class of 2024 will cross the stage in the school’s 74th Commencement Ceremony. In the meantime the near-graduates have been completing a few final requirements and observing time-honored StM traditions. Senior Favorites As the school yea...
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Marti Awards Celebrate Performing Arts Students
May 3rd, 2024
The St. Martin’s Performing Arts Department hosted the Marti Awards on May 1, celebrating the achievements, growth and creativity of students in the Performing Arts Department. International Thespian SocietyThe International Thespian Society (ITS) is an honor society for high school theatre stu...
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Senior Passes Along Doorkeeper Tradition
May 2nd, 2024
After several years of holding open the door for his fellow Saints, Kyle Lawrence, of the Class of 2024, is preparing to graduate and join the ranks of St. Martin's alumni. What started as a simple act of kindness became a daily tradition. Kyle, along with classmate, Charles Patrick '24, helped...
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Students Help Fellow Saints Through NHS Tutoring Program
April 30th, 2024
Junior Lilly Bordelon and fifth grader Landon Parks share a special bond. Twice a week, Bordelon helps Parks after school as part of the National Honor Society tutoring program. Despite being several grades apart, the two have developed a bond. ...
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Saints Shine at State Rally
April 26th, 2024
Several St. Martin’s Upper School students performed well at the recent State Rally, scoring high marks in Division 4. Congratulations to the following Saints:Kaitlyn Tillery ’24, 1st in Division 4 Calculus IIGrant Heytens ’26, 1st in Division 4 U.S. HistoryConnor Becnel ’27, 1st in Division...
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Tennis Team is State Runner-Up, Jophie Laforge ’24 Boys’ Single Champion
April 26th, 2024
Congratulations to the girls' and boys' tennis teams on competing at the state tennis tournament Monday and Tuesday at the University of Louisiana Monroe! The boys' team finished runner-up, and Jophie LaForge '24 was the Division IV boys' single champion for the second consecutive year! Go Saints! ...
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Track and Field Team Win Class 1A Region Championship
April 25th, 2024
Congratulations to the varsity boys' track and field team -- the new Class 1A Region champions! The team defeated Southern Lab of Baton Rouge and took down the 3x defending regional boys champion Kentwood High School. It is the team's first regional championship win in over 20 years. In addition, Th...
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Students Explore a Variety of Professional Fields During Career Day
April 23rd, 2024
Alumni and parents in a variety of professional fields offered juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore a range of future careers. St. Martin’s graduates, parents, and community members engaged with students across three 30-minute sessions, sharing valuable insights about more than 20 differ...
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National Honor Society Inducts New Members
April 18th, 2024
The National Honor Society (NHS) inducted several students as the newest members of the prestigious academic organization on April 18, at its annual induction ceremony. The ceremony took place in the Dan and Frances White Chapel, where Alexandra Houghtaling, Bo Fan Hua, Jeremy Hua, Colin Richard, Ma...
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Science Olympiad Team Earns 2nd Place in State Competition
April 15th, 2024
St. Martin’s Science Olympiad team took home second place in the state Science Olympiad Tournament hosted at Louisiana Christian University in Pineville, Louisiana. The tournament featured more than 200 students from 16 schools across the state competing for a chance to represent Louisiana at the ...
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Two StM Seniors Recognized at Allstate Sugar Bowl Awards Luncheon
April 11th, 2024
Seniors Manny Bejaran and Dominic Hogan were recently recognized as scholar athletes by the Allstate Sugar Bowl Chapter of the National Football Foundation/College Football Hall of Fame at its 2024 Awards Luncheon on April 11, 2024 at the Audubon Tea Room. Bejaran and Hogan were among just 32 loc...
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St. Martin’s Co-Sponsors Civil Discourse Speaker Series
April 9th, 2024
St. Martin’s is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2024 Civil Discourse Speaker Series. Today, Ian Vásquez spoke to Upper School students about Personal & Economic Freedom, Global Poverty and Human Flourishing. Following the talk, students and faculty engaged with Vásquez in a Q&A session.The speak...
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St. Martin's to Host Arts Week
April 9th, 2024
St. Martin’s is proud to showcase talented student artists from across divisions during Arts Week: April 22-26, 2024! Students have worked all year centered on this year’s theme: Take Flight. View/download printable schedule Arts Fest, on Tuesday, April 23, is a highlight of the week. Joi...
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Model United Nations Team Competes in WAMUNC
April 5th, 2024
Congratulations to St. Martin’s Model United Nations team on its recent competition in the Washington Area Model United Nations Conference (WAMUNC), hosted by George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. The conference is a four day exercise in diplomacy, international...
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Winter Sport Athletes Recognized in LHSAA All-Academic Award Program
March 27th, 2024
Several St. Martin’s athletes have been recognized by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) for their academic achievements. The LHSAA All-Academic Award Program recognizes the academic excellence of senior student-athletes who have attained a 3.5 grade point average or higher by...
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Boys' Basketball Seniors Earn State Recognition
March 26th, 2024
Congratulations to three boys’ varsity basketball players on recent recognition. Senior Matthew Weaver was named to the LHSAA Boys' Basketball All-Tournament Team. He was one of just 20 athletes selected from teams all across the state.Additionally, three Saints were selected for the Louisiana Spo...
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Performing Arts Presents Production of "The Music Man, Jr."
March 24th, 2024
St. Martin’s Fine Arts Department presented an amazing production of the musical, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, Jr. Students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School wowed audiences in three performances from March 22-24, 2024.Based on Meredith Willson's six-time-Tony-Award-winning musical come...
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Posted in: Arts, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, Campus of Opportunity
Boys’ Varsity Basketball Makes History with First Title Game Appearance
March 12th, 2024
For the first time in St. Martin’s Episcopal School’s history, the varsity boys’ basketball team advanced to the state title game after downing Hamilton Christian Academy, 62-33 on Thursday in Lake Charles. The Saints faced Crescent City in the state championship game on Saturday. While ...
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Alexandra Kern '14 Speaks to Film Production Students About Her Short Film
March 5th, 2024
St. Martin's believes that every student – from our youngest Saints to the senior class – can learn and benefit from visiting authors, illustrators, artists, and speakers. And it is especially fulfilling when a visiting speaker is an alum. Alexandra Kern ’14 spoke to students in Film Producti...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Alumni, Arts, Authors & Speakers, Upper School, Campus of Opportunity
Second Grade Honors Junior Harlem Berry '25 as a Black Hero
February 29th, 2024
On the final day of Black History Month, the second grade invited our very own Harlem Berry ‘25 to visit their classroom. Second grade has been studying Black Heroes throughout history with their teachers Ms. Barbara Weaver and Ms. Natalie Ott. As second grader Miles Adams explained to Harlem, “...
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Posted in: Community, Lower School, Upper School, Episcopal Tradition, Authors & Speakers
Students Earn Theatre Letterman Jackets
February 26th, 2024
This year some theatre students are sporting a new look. For the first time, St. Martin’s theatre students have the opportunity to earn letterman jackets for participation in the theatre program. St. Martin’s Thespian Troupe 4744 is a member of the International Thespian Society (ITS), an honor ...
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StM Welcomes Son of a Saint Founder Bivian Lee to Black History Month Assembly
February 26th, 2024
St. Martin’s was pleased to welcome Son of a Saint Founder + CEO Bivian ‘Sonny’ Lee III to a Black History Month Assembly hosted by the Black Student Union. Middle and Upper School students learned about key figures in Black History, listened to a conversation with junior Kaden Forges and Mr. ...
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Posted in: Community, Middle School, Upper School, Episcopal Tradition, Authors & Speakers
Senior Matthew Weaver Breaks Basketball All-Time Scoring Record
February 9th, 2024
Congratulations to senior Matthew Weaver on breaking St. Martin’s all-time scoring record in basketball! Matthew reached 1701 career points in the Feb. 9 game vs. Country Day. (The previous record of 1699 was set by Amanda Perkins ’07.) Bravo, Matthew!
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Freshmen and Juniors Study Food Insecurity and Take Action
February 5th, 2024
Inside the Merrick Visual Arts Center, several juniors build papier-mâché structures of bowls that will later be covered in fabric and painted. Though it may look like an art class, it is actually a chance for St. Martin’s to live out its mission to prepare students to “thrive in college and...
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Seniors Take Over StM and Continue to Impress
February 1st, 2024
St. Martin's senior class takes on the roles of faculty, staff, and administrators in an immersive full-day learning and leadership experience.
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Posted in: Community, StM Traditions, Upper School
Cast List of The Music Man, Jr. Announced
January 15th, 2024
St. Martin’s Fine Arts Department has announced the cast list of its spring musical, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, Jr. Based on Meredith Willson's six-time-Tony-Award-winning musical comedy, The Music Man Jr. features some of musical theatre’s most iconic songs and a story filled ...
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Posted in: Arts, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School
Students Explore Dance Through New Course Offering
December 15th, 2023
On the expansive stage of the Solomon Theater, several Upper School students are working together to choreograph a dance. Each student takes turns suggesting an 8-count dance move. The group then turns each of the individual moves into one fluid piece of choreography set to music. It’s just one sk...
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St. Martin's Choir Performs at Rockettes Christmas Spectacular
November 28th, 2023
St. Martin's choir gave an incredible performance as the opening act of the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City over Thanksgiving break! Prior to the performance the group spent several days exploring the sights and sounds of NYC. St. Martin's extends its gratit...
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Saints Recognized in LHSAA All-Academic Award Program
November 27th, 2023
Several St. Martin’s athletes have been recognized by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) for their academic achievements. Seniors Gabby Rubin (volleyball) and Cole Angerer (cross country) were named to the All-Academic Composite Team.The LHSAA All-Academic Award Program recogni...
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Senior Cole Mathas Participates in Covenant House Sleep Out
November 27th, 2023
One St. Martin’s seniors spent a night helping raise awareness and funds to support youth who are unhoused by participating in the 2023 Covenant House Sleep Out. His support is one way St. Martin’s students live out the mission of our school “to prepare students to thrive in college and in lif...
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StM Community Donates Coats to New Orleans Mission
November 10th, 2023
Each year, the St. Martin’s community joins together to live out our ideal of Service and support a worthy cause as part of our celebration of our patron saint, St. Martin de Tours. This year, the school followed the example of St. Martin himself and hosted a coat drive.According to legend, Martin...
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Middle and Upper School Students Celebrate Día de los Muertos
November 6th, 2023
A special altar stood in the Dan and Frances White Chapel, ornamented with bright orange marigolds, photos of loved ones and pets who have passed, decorated skulls, candles, and papel picado (perforated paper flags). One by one, Middle and Upper School students, faculty, and staff placed ofrendas�...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Community, Faith, World Languages, StM Traditions, Middle School, Upper School
Three St. Martin’s Students Among 15 Finalists in STEM Signing Day, Hosted by Saints and Pelicans
October 17th, 2023
Three St. Martin’s students – BoFan Hua ’25, Jeremy Hua ’25, and Cole LaCoste ’25 – were among just 15 finalists in the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans STEM Signing Day at STEM Fest on Saturday, October 14. St. Martin’s was the only school to have more than one student participate in STEM Signing Day, declaring their college of choice on a STEM scholarship.
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Innovation + Design, Mission, Upper School
St. Martin’s Earns Gold Recognition in AP School Honor Roll
October 11th, 2023
St. Martin's is pleased to announce we have been recognized as a Gold member of the 2023 AP School Honor Roll! Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on their ability to: increase their school’s college-going culture, to provide opportunities for students to earn college credi...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Mission, Upper School
Harlem Berry Named Top September Athlete for New Orleans
October 11th, 2023
Harlem Berry '25, St. Martin's running back and one of the top-rated high school football players in the nation, has been selected as the Greater New Orleans Amateur Athlete of the Month for September. Monthly award-winners are selected by the Greater New Orleans Sports Awards Committee, sponsored ...
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Two St. Martin's Athletes Earn National Recognition
October 2nd, 2023
Two St. Martin's athletes have earned national recognition this fall — Morgan Guepet and Harlem Berry.Guepet was named to the watch list for USA TODAY HSSA Girls Golfer of Year -- the only Louisiana athlete on the list! Berry was ranked No. 1high school running back in America. Additionally, Ber...
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St. Martin's Students Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
September 20th, 2023
St. Martin’s is excited to announce that Cole Angerer ’24 and Carter Scheuermann ’24 have been named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. As Commende...
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Saints Spirit Overflowing on Homecoming Weekend
September 18th, 2023
From spirit dress days to hallway decorations to daily competitions to pep rallies to Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame and more, it was a fantastic Homecoming Week! Our loving, supportive community came out in full force to celebrate St. Martin’s — past and present!To cap off a week of celebration...
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Posted in: Community, StM Traditions, Upper School, Alumni
St. Martin’s Senior Bo Fan Hua Finishes in Top 10 of the After-The-AP National Data Science Championship
August 21st, 2023
Among 2,500 students from over 35 states and a range of academic backgrounds — including course-completers in AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, and AP Calculus — St. Martin’s Episcopal School senior Bo Fan Hua finished 10th in the recently announced results for the National Data Science Cham...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Innovation + Design, Upper School