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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 ...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...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...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 ...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...St. Martin’s Alumna and Choir Director Christina Comer ’91 Shines as Featured Soprano in New Orleans Civic Symphony Concert
May 23rd, 2025
St. Martin’s Episcopal School proudly celebrates Choir Director and alumna Christina Vial Comer ’91, who was recently featured as a soprano soloist in the New Orleans Civic Symphony’s spring concert. Her performance captivated the community and served as a shining example of the exceptional ta...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...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...Celebrating Excellence in Reading, Creativity, and Character at Lower School Awards Chapel
May 19th, 2025
This morning, our chapel was filled with joy, pride, and a few happy tears as we gathered for the Lower School Awards Chapel—a special time to celebrate the accomplishments of our young Saints in reading, creative expression, and citizenship.Families, teachers, and students joined together to reco...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...Second Grade Explores Wetlands with Hands-On Experiment
May 13th, 2025
Second grade has spent all year learning about Louisiana’s geography, culture, art, music, traditions, landmarks, wildlife, and more. Lower School science teacher Pam Brierre took that learning even deeper with a science experiment showing students the challenges facing wetlands and the people who...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...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. ...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 ...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...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...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...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...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...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 ...Girls 5/6 Basketball Team are NOAL Champions
February 11th, 2025
Congratulations to the 2025 NOAL Champions, St. Martin’s 5/6 girls’ basketball team! The team clinched the title with a 25-13 win over St. Paul’s in front of a packed house yesterday in the Little Gym. Go Saints! ...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. ...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 ...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 ...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...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 ...LS Students Create Ceramic Christmas Ornaments in Art Studio
December 19th, 2024
For more than 40 years St. Martin's Lower School students have handcrafted ceramic Christmas ornaments in our art studios. These cherished keepsakes are so much more than decorations adorning StM families' trees. They are connections to past generations... part of the legacy of St. Martin's that con...Posted in: Arts, Community, Episcopal Tradition, Faith, StM Traditions, Lower School, Campus of OpportunityWinter 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...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...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...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...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...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...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...Fourth Graders Perform "The Jungle Book, Kids" in Solomon Theater
November 8th, 2024
The fourth grade Class of 2033 put on an amazing performance of The Jungle Book, Kids in front of fellow students, faculty, family, and friends in the Solomon Theater on November 7. The play, which was part of their Theatre class this fall, is designed to offer students a creative outlet where...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...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 ...StM Announces 2024 Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
August 30th, 2024
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is pleased to announce the 2024 inductees into the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame: Thea Casseri Papageorgopolous ‘84, the 1992-93 District Champion Football Team, and Nick DiMaggio ‘09. This Hall of Fame class will be formally inducted in a ceremony during Upper Sc...Pre-k Students Practice Self Portraits
August 22nd, 2024
Our Pre-k students in Mrs. DeMarias Sojka’s art class practiced creating self portraits while peering into mirrors. It’s amazing to see how far they’ve come since they drew their self portraits in the George Cottage Threes! “This group’s artistic skills are quite impressive!” said Mrs. S...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...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...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...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...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! ...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...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...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...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...Posted in: Arts, Community, George Cottage, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, Campus of OpportunityWinter 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...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...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...Winter Athletes Recognized at Athletic Awards Ceremony
March 18th, 2024
Many high-achieving Saints were recognized for their academic and athletic accomplishments during the Winter Athletic Awards ceremony on March 12, in the Adkerson Gymnasium. Athletic Awards were presented to numerous winter athletes, who were recognized for their accomplishments on the field of play...Posted in: Athletics, Campus of OpportunityBoys’ 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 ...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...Posted in: Academic Excellence, Alumni, Arts, Authors & Speakers, Upper School, Campus of OpportunityStudents 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 ...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!Two-Year-Olds Go On a Campus Bear Hunt
February 2nd, 2024
Our George Cottage two-year-olds have loved exploring hibernating bears! Today they packed their binoculars and went on a bear hunt on campus. They went over, around, under, and through several imaginary obstacles before finally seeing and reuniting with their stuffed animals! This fun exploration ...Auditions Set to Begin for Meredith Willson's "The Music Man, Jr."
December 18th, 2023
It's almost time to audition for the spring musical, Meredith Willson's "The Music Man, Jr." Auditions are open to students in Grades 2-12.There is a mandatory meeting for all auditioners and their parents on January 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in the Solomon Theater and an optional audition workshop for ...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...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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