Emily “Emi Lou” Nathan
Jenna Thomas
Emily “Emi Lou” Nathan
Jenna Thomas
A Toast of Praise to Dominican’s Students of the Year nominees 8th grader Emily “Emi Lou” Nathan, daughter of Maggie Kruger and Michael Nathan, and senior Jenna Thomas, daughter of Ann and Brian Thomas. The Students of the Year Awards Program is sponsored by the Louisiana State Superintendent through the State Department of Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. The program is an opportunity to recognize outstanding students who are enrolled in public, private, or charter schools throughout the state.
The annual honors are given to one outstanding fifth, eighth, and twelfth grade student based on their leadership, academic performance, achievements, citizenship, and service to the school and community. Students are selected by their school and submitted to the local education agency/diocese level. Nominees are forwarded to a Regional Selection Committee. The resulting 18 finalists compete at the state level.
Emily is a Student Ambassador and has earned Literary Rally awards in French, English, World Geography, and Physical Science. She is a member of the Yearbook Club.
Jenna is a student preacher, campus minister, and CCD teacher at St. Christopher’s. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, and Mua Alpha Theta. Honors include AP Scholar with Honors and National Merit Commended student recognition.