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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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Posted in: Community, Episcopal Tradition, StM Traditions, Upper School
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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Posted in: Community, Upper School, Love of Learning
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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Posted in: Community, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, Campus of Opportunity, Student Support Services, Parents
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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Posted in: Community, StM Traditions, George Cottage, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School
St. Martin's Welcomes New Faculty and Staff for 2024-25 School Year
August 9th, 2024
St. Martin’s welcomed several new faculty and staff members for the 2024-25 school year who will enhance the school’s program with their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to St. Martin’s mission.Roby Arensman ’91 is the Director of Enrollment Management. He brings two decades of man...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Community, Faculty and Staff
20 St. Martin's Earn AP Scholar Honors
July 25th, 2024
Congratulations to St. Martin’s 20 AP Scholars! The College Board recently released the AP School Scholar Roster and it includes several Saints who have received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. Ten Saints were recognized as AP Scholars, having scored 3 or higher on three or more A...
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St. Martin’s Welcomes New Board Members for 2024-25 School Year
July 9th, 2024
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is pleased to announce the recent appointment of five new members to its board of trustees: Jennifer E. Adams ’92, Kate McCall Clarke ’79, Allison Johnston DeViney ’92, Barbara Farris ’94, and Alicia Vial ’89. These board members were elected to three-year t...
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Posted in: Alumni, Community
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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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Upper School, Love of Learning
Roby Arensman ’91 Named Director of Enrollment Management
June 4th, 2024
St. Martin’s is pleased to announce a new addition to the school’s enrollment and admissions office. Roby Arensman ’91 has been named Director of Enrollment Management. He is tasked with the strategic oversight of the school’s enrollment efforts, from prospective families’ first contact wi...
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Posted in: Alumni, Community, Faculty and Staff
Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth “Betsy” Gayle Fox ’82
June 3rd, 2024
Elizabeth “Betsy” Gayle Fox ’82 Attended StM from 7th through 12th grade Daughter of the Rev. William Gedge Gayle, rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church and member of the St. Martin’s Board of Trustees for 26 years, serving as president for 1984-85. Sister of Stuart Gayle...
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Posted in: Alumni, Alumni Spotlight, Faculty and Staff