StM News

Now viewing articles posted in March 2024.

Alumni Spotlight: Christina Vial Comer ’91
March 30th, 2024
As the Choir Director for the Middle and Upper Schools since the fall of 2022, she shapes the voices of not just her three children who attend St. Martin's but also those of her nieces, nephews, and numerous students, continuing a family legacy intertwined with the school's musical tradition.
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Posted in: Arts, Faculty and Staff, Alumni Spotlight, Alumni
Libby Pedrick Sartain ’72 Named Martin de Tours Award Recipient
March 28th, 2024
Sartain is St. Martin’s 26th recipient of the Martin de Tours award.
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Posted in: Mission, Alumni Spotlight, Alumni
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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Posted in: Academics, Athletics, Upper School
Two-Year-Olds Explore the World of Bees
March 26th, 2024
The George Cottage Twos have been exploring the world of bees! They were even able to visit with and learn from a real beekeeper! (@bebesbeautyandbees) The Twos have enjoyed several bee-themed provocations — exploring pollination, honey, and moreThis fun exploration is part of the George Cottage's...
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Posted in: Academics, George Cottage, Authors & Speakers
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...
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Posted in: Athletics, Upper School
Alumni Families Welcomed to Campus for Annual Easter Egg Hunt
March 24th, 2024
It was a beautiful day for the Alumni Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23, 2024. We loved welcoming alumni and their families to campus to hunt eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny. To learn more about StM Alumni events, visit our Alumni Events page. View video
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Posted in: Community, StM Traditions, Alumni
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 ...
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Posted in: Arts, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School
Fourth Grade Learns About Ramadan
March 22nd, 2024
Fourth grade was excited to welcome family members of David B. and Amirah D. to give a presentation about Ramadan. Fourth graders learned that Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is one of the most sacred times for Muslims. We're grateful for this experience to learn more about the cult...
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Posted in: Community, Faith, Mission, Lower School, Episcopal Tradition, Authors & Speakers
First Grade Video Chats with Iditarod Volunteer
March 20th, 2024
Recently, first grade spent some time learning about the Last Great Race -- The Iditarod. After learning about the history and rules of the race, each student chooses a musher to follow, completes a biography of that musher, and creates their very own sled dog. This year, students were fortunate to ...
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Posted in: Academics, Lower School, Authors & Speakers
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...
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Posted in: Athletics