| Volunteers from Holy Trinity Parish in Cheyenne visited New Orleans in April of this year to assist the Sisters of the Holy Family. (Read More) On December 5, our very own Class of '05 Valedictorian and Drum Major, Kathleen Moore, played her alto sax for President George and First Lady Laura Bush at the White House!  Says Kathleen, "I performed with my uncle, Deacon John, and was probably the youngest person in attendance at the Annual Congressional Party! I got to shake hands with the president and Mrs. Bush. I had a fun, and most memorable time." As we go through the buildings, more items will be added In response to the many graduates who have called and written to express their commitment to the rebuilding of our beloved St. Mary's Academy, an account has been established at CHASE Bank. Please send your donations to any CHASE Bank for deposit into the St. Mary's Academy Katrina Relief Fund. Additionally, if you know of any organizations or foundations committed to the rebuilding of New Orleans, particularly schools and non-profits, please send the contact information to Sr. Greta. If you'd prefer to send donations directly to Sr. Greta, her address is Sr. Greta Jupiter, SSF
3774 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
The La Roche College and Pittsburgh North Hills communities have committed to rebuilding the band. They have committed to donating 40 band instruments in their carrying cases. We thank them for their generosity and support of the school. May God bless and reward them for the sacrifices that they are making. Visit Dennis Photofnish, Ltd to order photos from the Ring Ceremony [top, right corner of the page] How to prepare your Academic Resume Hello Seniors, I miss each and every one of you. Time is passing and hopefully all of us have adjusted to our new surroundings. It is imperative that you begin to make preparations for college and or employment. This is the time, if you haven’t already, to start submitting applications to college. The sooner you submit your application the sooner you will get a response. The most efficient way to apply to college at this time is to submit an online application. Submitting an academic resume is the key to helping you stand out among other applicants. It is imperative to develop a connection with those reviewing your application. The reviewer may have received similar awards or belonged to the same type of club and understands fully the time and commitment you have invested. Below is an outline of how to create your academic resume:
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Note: Make sure that you give yourself credit for everything you have achieved. List honors at school, community, church, etc. List all clubs and organizations and include any leadership positions held. List all extracurricular activities at school and the community including chorus, band, sports teams, CYO, youth rally etc.. |
Should you have any questions, feel free to email me at smacbrown@archdiocese-no.org 
Sr. Greta Jupiter and Sr. Maria Consilia Saizan
surrounded by our South Dakota heroes! Our Heroes!!!! On behalf of the administrators, faculty, staff and students of St. Mary's Academy, we extend our sincerest heart-felt thanks to the men and women of the
South Dakota National Guard who worked tirelessly and diligently cleaning, hauling and restoring some semblance of order to our once beautiful campus.
You have been instrumental in getting us on the fast track to recovery! Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image

What's left of the little grotto where St. Joseph stood guard over St. Joseph Center
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Windows blown out at back of main building overlooking Maria Court
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New Skylight in Mercadel Bandroom
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Bandroom
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The Blessed Mother in front of Austin Gymnasium remains standing
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Maria Hall Cafeteria
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The Co-Op
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Entrance foyer trophy cases
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Hauling debris through main entrance
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Despite the devastation of Demetria Hall, Sr. Demetria's photo was untouched by mildew or water!
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Mercadel Garage
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Thanking our new-found heroes!
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Our Lady of the Pines Chapel
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Newly-painted Senior homeroom
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Another view of Maria Court, otherwise known as Senior Square. Needless to say, the new pond has been destroyed
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The South Dakota National Guard arrives on campus!
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Our heroes take a brief break for a pose and a smile!
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Unloading the heavy equipment.
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Hauling trash and debris through the main lobby
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A songbook sits on the steps of Our Lady of the Pines Chapel
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