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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
Saints on Parade
February 24th, 2025
Every year several members of the StM community participate in Carnival festivities. Here’s how to spot the Red and Blue amid all the purple, green, and gold. Caroline Laudan ’29 participated in the ball for the krewe of Okeanos as a junior maid. She was also a maid for the 100th anniversary ...
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Posted in: Community
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 Historical 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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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Authors & Speakers, Upper School, Love of Learning
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
First Graders Present Jour de France
February 15th, 2025
C’est magnifique! Our first graders wrapped up their France unit with Jour de France, a lively program in the Solomon Theater. From learning French phrases to discovering famous French artists to researching iconic landmarks and creating books and themed t-shirts, they’ve explored it all.Last w...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Lower School, Love of Learning
On Elizabethan Day, History Comes Alive for Eighth Graders
February 14th, 2025
St. Martin’s time-honored tradition of Elizabethan Day took place today—fittingly on Valentine’s Day—as our eighth graders immersed themselves in the world of Romeo and Juliet.In English class, students have been studying Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, while in history, they explored the ...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Alumni, Authors & Speakers, Middle School, Love of Learning
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! ...
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Posted in: Athletics, Middle School, Campus of Opportunity