Science Tunes Into Music

Students in Mr. Ryan Reuter’s 8th and 9th Grades Physical Science classes took a “field trip” to the Music Room to learn more about sound waves where Band and Choir Director Ms. Brenda Castillo demonstrated several music principles such as pitch, resonance, frequency, and interference.  The students also learned about the acoustics of the band… Read More

Juniors Receive National Honors in Writing

Juniors Marian Boyd and Julia Cazabon are recipients of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) 2018 Achievement Award in Writing. They are the only students from Louisiana that were honored nationally for their academic achievements in writing. The NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing is a school-based writing program established in 1957 to encourage… Read More

May Crowning Reflection

  Abigail Haydel ’18 There is a saying that stuck with me when I was becoming a Eucharist Minister, and I wanted to share this phrase with the whole student body so all of you can apply it to your daily lives. Listen to these words carefully: “Talk to God like He is your best… Read More

Dominican Confers 183 Diplomas on Class of 2018

One-hundred eighty-three students received diplomas from St. Mary’s Dominican High School during the May 19 graduation ceremony held at 10:00 a.m. on campus. Sr. Suzanne Brauer, O.P., Delegate for the Corporation Member of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, delivered the opening prayer. Mrs. Wendy Grubb, Chair of the Guidance Department, presented graduates. President Dr. Cynthia… Read More

The Class of 2018 Plant Their Gift

The Class of 2018 gifted to St. Mary’s Dominican High a Japanese Blueberry tree that graces the campus quad. The tree, whose flowers have dangling petals, will offer year-round color, producing leaves of green, bronze and bright red. Planted in front of the Gayle and Tom Benson Science and Technology Complex, the tree was donated… Read More

Academic Honor Day Salutes Students

St. Mary’s Dominican High School saluted students for achievements in academics and service at the end of the school year Academic Honor Day.  Student award recognition included District Rally, State Rally, Louisiana Music Educators Association, National French Contest, National Latin Awards, and National Spanish Examinations. A Salute to Seniors presentation recognized seniors in the National… Read More