The Sr. Ambrose Reggio Gym was the classroom for students in Mrs. Claudia Vallejo’s Spanish class when guest speaker, Colombian dance instructor Juan Esteban Lopez, connected virtually from his studio in Medellin, Colombia. Students followed his instructions from warm-up to learning Salsa steps and other lively dances. Mrs. Vallejo invited other students in the gym to join… Read More
Sydney Raymond St. Mary’s Dominican High School senior Sydney Raymond of New Orleans has been recognized by National Merit® Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) as a 2021 National Merit Finalist. She is the daughter of Drs. Katherine and Sidney Raymond. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in… Read More
Weather conditions were perfect recently for 8th and 9th grade students who are studying motion in Mr. Ryan Reuter’s Physical Science classes. Using the campus quad as their lab, each student tested her hand-made paper airplane’s speed and distance. The speed was calculated by measuring the distance the plane traveled and the time it stayed airborne…. Read More
After a week of developing ideas and designing ornaments in Illustrator, Ms. Lauren Guidroz’s Digital Graphic Arts class continued their creativity in the STREAM™/Robotics Lab where they used the laser cutter to cut and engrave their designs into wood. Students chose paint or wood stain for their final touches on the ornament. Designs included The… Read More
After completing the textbook chapter on circulation, Mrs. Crissy Giacona’s 8th grade science class observed their teacher dissect a deer heart as part of review for an upcoming exam. Using a camera to film the dissection and link it to a whiteboard, students could observe from their desks. “Using the whiteboard was the best way… Read More
Music was the subject when Mrs. Claudia Vallejo’s Spanish Advanced Placement (AP) class joined students from Loyola Blakefield High School in Maryland for a virtual interview via Zoom with pianist Oscar Rossignoli of Honduras. The students interviewed him about how his interest in music led to building a music career. At the age of six,… Read More
During a first lunch hour, students in Mr. Kenny Lannes’ engineering class tested their popsicle bridges in Alumnae Hall. Mr. Lannes said it was a way for other students to watch how the class used basic physics to build their bridges. Using glue and Popsicle sticks, the class applied their knowledge of shear loads and bending… Read More
A Toast of Praise Dominican faculty and personnel who ensures that our community provides an educational environment that is healthy and safe during a pandemic! U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary & Secondary Education Kim Roberts St. Mary’s Dominican High School New Orleans, Louisiana Kim Roberts, Parent account Education in the Time of Corona… Read More