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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...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...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...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 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 ...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...Posted in: Authors & Speakers, Upper SchoolKatherine 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...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...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...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 ...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...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. ...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...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...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. ...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...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...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...Posted in: Academic Excellence, Upper SchoolSeniors 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...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...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...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. ...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...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...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...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...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 ...Posted in: Academic Excellence, Upper SchoolTwo 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 OpportunityModel 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...Posted in: Academic Excellence, Upper SchoolWinter 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...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 ...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 OpportunitySecond 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, “...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 ...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. ...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!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...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.
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 ...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...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...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...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...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�...Posted in: Academic Excellence, Community, Faith, World Languages, StM Traditions, Middle School, Upper SchoolThree 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.
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...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 ...Posted in: Athletics, Upper SchoolTwo 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...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...Posted in: Academic Excellence, Upper SchoolSaints 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...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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