Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2012 who were recognized for their outstanding achievement and performance in a subject during their senior year, at the Senior Awards Assembly, May 23. To see a complete list of the recipients, click HERE.
Congratulations to our Constitution Team, under the direction of Mrs. Rosalie Heffernan, who were recognized in the U.S. Congressional Record and on the Floor of Congress, for having placed 7th in the National "We the People" Constitution Competition. On May 16, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen said, "Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Constitution Team for yet another remarkable performance in the annual We the People Competition. Having won the right to represent the State of Florida by winning the State Championship in January, Lourdes came to Washington DC and placed an impressive 7th place nationally....The hard work and research put in by the team is a testament to their commitment to civic education, as well as to the guidance and instruction of their teacher Rosalie Heffernan. I know I join all of South Florida in expressing our pride and admiration for the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Constitution Team and their remarkable accomplishment. Congratulations to: Paula Abarca, Emily Bezold, Michelle Bueno, Gabriela Corzo, Oliva Diaz de Villega, Amelia Garcia, Patricia Garcia-Linares, Gabriela Hildalgo, Anne-Marie Hunter, Alexandra Lazcano, Maria Mendoza, Fabiola Navarro, Caitlin Opperman, Rachel Perez, Kelsey Quigley, Brigette Quintana, Cristina Sanchez, Veronica Sanchez, Kiara Taquechel, Tiffany Valenti and Clarisse Vamos."
Congratulations to Kristina Aguirre who received the President's Volunteer Service Award for her 534 hours of volunteer service to the Miami Dade Parks and Recreation. Kristina will be recognized with a personalized certificate of achievement, pin and letter from President Obama.
Congratulations to Emily Molina who won the Silver Knight Honorable Mention in Business. We are proud of her achievements.
Congratulations to the Lourdes Track Team, for a terrific performance at the State Meet this weekend. The 4 x 800 Relay Team placed 6th, with a time of 9:31. The relay team consists of Courtney Filliben, Corina Velasco, Lourdes Brea and Emily Castella. In addition, Natalie Jacobs broke the school record in the 300m hurdles with a time of 46.49, placing 12th. (The previous school record was held by Patty Bolanos with a time of 46.83.) Courtney Filliben placed 4th in the mile, with a time of 5:09 and came back to place 5th in the 800 with a time of 2:17. Ximena Garcia represented the team for the pole vault. Congratulations to these athletes on a job well done. We are proud of the team and coaching staff, on a successful season.
Congratulations to the following students who placed among the Top 10 in Florida or the Nation in the National French Exam. In French I, Alexa Tirse placed 7th in the state of Florida. Vivian Gisle placed 8th in the state of Florida. Stephanie Aldama, Andrea Fundora and Melissa Urbieta tied for 10th place in the state of Florida. In French II, Michelle Zogby placed 5th in the state of Florida and 5th in the nation. In French III, Michelle Bueno placed 3rd in the state of Florida and 4th in the nation. Natalia Dondo placed 7th in the state of Florida and 8th in the nation. Carolina Nunez placed 7th in the state of Florida and 8th in the nation. Gabriela Hidalgo placed 9th in the state of Florida and 10th in the nation. In French IV, Olga Kusche-Iglesias placed 5th in the state of Florida and 10th in the nation. Maria Gallina placed 9th in the state of Florida. Congratulations to these students, as well as their teachers Mrs. Bernice James and Mrs. Bertha Alvarez, on a job well done.
Congratulations to the Our Lady of Lourdes Constitution Team, under the direction of Mrs. Rosalie Heffernan, who represented the state of Florida in the national We the People Constitution Competition, in Washington, D.C. and placed 7th overall.
Congratulations to Patricia Perez, the salutatorian of the Class of 2012, who has been selected as one of 1,000 Gates Millennium Scholars, from over 24,000 applicants - the program's largest and most competitive applicant pool ever. Patricia was commended on her strong leadership, community service and academic achievements. As a Gates Millennium Scholar, Patricia is guaranteed full tuition at any U.S. located, accredited college or university for her undergraduate career. Patricia will also be eligible for GMS fellowship funding, should she choose to purse graduate studies in the fields of Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Library Science, Mathematics, Public Health or Science.
Congratulations to Fabiola de Armas, who was chosen as a 2012 Bank of America Student Leader in Miami. She is one of 225 Student Leaders nationwide, who will take part in the 8-Week Internship Program. As part of this program, Fabiola will be working with the Boys and Girls Club of Miami-Dade this summer.
Congratulations to the members of the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Track Team, who will advance to the State Meet, on May 5, in their individual events. These students are: Courtney Filliben (4 x 800m Relay, 1600m and 800m), Corina Velasco (4 x 800m Relay), Emily Castella (4 x 800m Relay), Lourdes Brea (4 x 800m Relay), Natalie Jacobs (300m Hurdles), and Ximena Garcia (Pole Vault). We wish these student athletes the best of luck, and congratulate the entire Track Team and coaching staff on a successful season.
Congratulations to Fine Arts Department Chairperson Ms. Yudit Perez, whose work was exhibited at the National Art/Media Teacher Appreciation Show, at the Miami International University of Art and Design, on April 19. To see her featured piece, click HERE.
Congratulations to Andrea Fernandez, Rebecca Fernandez and Victoria Gilbert, who have been selected to be recipients of the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF) "Star Award." This award honors exemplary students who set an example for others to follow. The students were honored at a luncheon at the Doubletree Hotel on April 18. To see a picture of the recipients, click HERE.
Forty-one students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy earned First Honors for their performance throughout the third academic quarter. The distinction of First Honors is given to students who earn all "A's" and "A+'s" or maintain a quarter GPA of 4.67 or higher, with no grade lower than a "B+".
These students are: Stephanie Maria Aldama, Alyssa Amber Cruz, Erica Monique Del Rey, Andrea Michelle Jimenez, Elizabeth Christine Lleonart, Adrianna Amanda Lopez del Rincon, Paola Maria Pesant, Lourdes Teresa Brea, Nicole Christine Fernandez-Valle, Ana Cristina Gonzales, Sophia Marie Guzzo, Leila Marie Hatem, Diana Cristina Lopez, Sarah Marie Marini, Kathryn Victoria Mellinger, Natalia Lucia Quintero-Riestra, Elizabeth Ann Robelo, Hannah Margaret Roza, Amanda Isabel Sanabria, Victoria Ann Vega, Michelle Cristina Zogby, Kiara Marie Taquechel, Caitlin Nicole Opperman, Gabriella Marie Perez, Kelsey Anne Quigley,
Tracey Lorelle Fung, Sophia Marie Gonzalez, Loretta Angeli Castillo, Stephanie Marie Tillit, Claudia Vanessa Trilles, Veronica Vega, Ashley Marie Mila, Natalie Marie Molina, Nathalie Maria De Almagro, Nicole del Castillo, Katerina Elizabeth Ferradas, Emily Marie Ferradaz, Gabriela Maria Figueras, Maria Teresa Gallina, Alyssa Victoria Gonzales, and Olga Kusche-Iglesias. READ MORE.
Congratulations to Bailey Plummer and Cristina Rodriguez-Garcia, who were named All-Dade in Girls' Soccer for Divisions 5A-4A, by The Miami Herald. Tiffany Suarez and Kiara Palmer were named All-Dade in Basketball for Divisions 8A-5A. We are proud of these athletes' accomplishments and congratulate the teams on successful seasons.
Congratulations to Juniors Chantal Garcia and Kelsey Quigley, as well as freshman Andrea Jimenez, who won First Place and Judges' Special Awards, in the Spanish Creative Writing category, in the 2012 Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition.
Congratulations to Stephanie Tillit, the valedictorian of the Class of 2012, and Patricia Perez, the salutatorian. They will be recognized at this year's Commencement Exercises on May 24.
Congratulations to Maria Carolina Mendoza, who was selected as Our Lady of Lourdes Academy's representative to receive the 5th Annual I Make a Difference Award, presented by Northwesten Mutual. This award honors a select group of students, who are philanthropists and community activists, who exhibit kindness and leadership at a young age.
The 24th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Our Lady of Lourdes Academy took place March 9, at The Biltmore Golf Course. To see the list of winners, sponsors and other tournament information, click HERE.
Congratulations to members of the Thespian Troupe, under the direction of their adviser Ms. Minette Perez, who did exceptionally well in the state competition, earning either an Excellent or Superior Rating in their category. Kristen Opperman received a rating of Excellent for a Student Directed Scene. Marilyn Caserta and Gaby Corzo received a rating of Superior for their duet musical. Marilyn Caserta received a rating of Superior for her monologue. Gaby Corzo received a rating of Superior for her solo musical. Natalie Molina received a rating of Superior for her Solo Musical.
Congratulations to the Science Department and our students for another successful year in the ExploraVision Competition. The school had 14 Honorable Mentions, which means that these 14 teams' projects are in the top 10% of the more than 5,000 projects that were entered in the competition this year. To see the list of recognized students, click HERE.
On Feb. 23-24, the Lourdes Academy Mock Trial Competition Team participated in the 2011-2012 Miami-Dade County Mock Trial Competition, Preliminary Rounds. Fifteen schools participated in the two-day event, consisting of four trials. Lourdes Academy was randomly chosen to compete against Gulliver Preparatory, American Senior High School, Hialeah High School, and William Turner Tech High School. This year's case was a criminal case charging the defendant with aggravated battery and cyberbullying, State of Florida v. Jesse Woodson. The students trained to argue both the prosecution and defense. At the end of the preliminary rounds, Lourdes Academy won all four trials, two representing the State of Florida and two the defendant. On March 2, the top four schools competed in the final round of competition, held at the Dade County Courthouse. The schools that advanced were Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School, Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Senior High School, Miami Killian Senior High School, and Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. Randomly chosen, the semi-final round found the school competing against Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Senior High School, a round the school won by a significant amount. In the final round, the school competed against Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School, a round won by 11 points. Because of these accomplishments, Our Lady of Lourdes Academy will represent the 11th Judicial Circuit at the 2012 Florida High School Mock Trial State Finals, to be held March 8-10, 2012 in Orlando. We congratulate the students, as well as their adviser, Social Studies Teacher Mrs. Gloria Vital-Valdes.
Congratulations to the Lourdes Dancers, who attended the American Dance Alliance Competition today. Alexa Perez received Third Place overall, in junior solos. The JV Team got First Place in the "open" dance category and First Place in the lyrical/ballet category. The Varsity Team won Fourth Place in the "open" category; these girls also earned an Excellence rating in the contemporary category. Both the Varsity and JV Teams received Second Place overall, in the hip hop category. The Varsity Team won First Place and the highest score in the lyrical category, and they also won First Place in the prop category. Congratulations to our girls and their coach, Ms. Katerina San Juan.
Congratulations to the Constitution Team, under the direction of Mrs. Rosalie Heffernan, who won the state competition today. They will represent the state of Florida in the national "We the People" Competition on April 27.
Congratulations to senior Victoria Gilbert, who has been selected as a recipient of the 2012-2013 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship. This award, funded through The Comcast Foundation, recognizes high school seniors from Comcast communities for commitment to community service, academic achievement, and demonstrated leadership. To acknowledge her accomplishment, Victoria will receive a one-time grant of $1,000.
Congratulations to Epiphany Catholic School, who won the Bobcat Bowl, hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, on Jan. 7, 2012. Bobcat Bowl is an academic competition for the 7th grade girls of our feeder schools; each school is invited to participate -- selecting four students to represent the school. Members of the winning team are: Gabriela Lee, Mariana Suarez, Allison Pujol and Amanda Rodriguez. This year's competition included 11 feeder schools: Blessed Trinity, Epiphany Catholic School, Good Shepherd Catholic School, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School, St. Agnes Academy, St. Brendan Elementary, St. Kevin Catholic School, St. Louis Covenant, St. Theresa Catholic School, St. Thomas the Apostle, and St. Timothy Parish School. We look forward to next year's competition.
Congratulations to the Lourdes Academy Constitution Team, along with their teacher, Mrs. Rosalie Heffernan, who won the District's We the People Senior High School Competition. In fact, our team earned the highest score, overall, in the District Competition. The team will now advance to the state competition, representing District 18.
Sophomores Gabriela Ballesteros, Christina Gutierrez, Diana Lopez and Lauren Lopez, under the supervision of Science department Chairperson Ms. Susan Fleming, were named Regional Winners in last year's ExploraVision competition, sponsored by Toshiba, for their project, "Chrisdilabyotomy." These students were recognized on Primer Impacto, a national television news magazine, on Nov. 25. To see the clip, visit: http://noticias.univision.com/primer-impacto/videos/video/2011-11-25/jov...
Congratulations to the OLLA Thespian Troupe 6273 for their performance at the District Competition, which took place Nov. 11-12. Not only did the students receive high ratings, but also won the equivalent of First Place in several competition events. The following students received an Excellent Rating for their work: Laura Hoelscher and Stephanie Tillit - Duet Musical, and Nicole Fernandez-Valle and Victoria Vega - Duet Musical. The following students received a Superior Rating for their work: Gabriela Corzo - Solo Musical, Natalie Molina - Solo Musical, Marilyn Caserta - Monologue, Gabriela Corzo and Marilyn Caserta - Duet Musical, Kelsey Quigley and Clarisse Vamos - Playwrighting, and Kristen Opperman - Student Directing. In addition, the following students were awarded a Critic's Choice, the equivalent of a First Place Award in their event: Gabriela Corzo - Solo Musical, Marilyn Caserta - Monologue, Gabriela Corzo and Marilyn Caserta - Duet Musical, and Kristen Opperman - Student Directing. (In addition to the Critic's Choice, Kristen will have the opportunity to assistant-direct a student-written play at New Theatre - an Equity house here in South Florida known for producing new works. Congratulations to the students and their moderator, Ms. Minette Perez.
Congratulations to the 42 students who earned First Honors for their performance during the first quarter. This special recognition is given to students who have earned all "A's" and "A+'s" or maintained a quarter G.P.A. of 4.67 or higher, with no grade lower than a "B+." To see the list of students, please click HERE.
Congratulations to the Volleyball Team who won the district championship and defeated Coral Reef in the Regional quarterfinals.
The OLLA Thespian Troupe 6273 received a rating of “Excellent” at this past weekend’s District One Act competition. Of 24 schools, only 4 “Superiors” and 8 “Excellents” were awarded. District 8 is a very large and competitive district and this is quite an accomplishment for our girls! We are very proud of these young women and everything they have accomplished. These young women are: From 9th Grade, Nicole Diaz, Jessie Ramos, Rebecca Dominguez, and Francesca Zepeda. From 11th Grade, Kelsey Quigley, Emily Bezold, Gabriela Corzo, Carolina Cardenas, and Veronica Sanchez. From 12th Grade, Kristen Opperman, Melanie Forshee, Carmina Dovel and Nicole del Castillo. Junior Gabriela Corzo was also the recipient of the "All-Star Cast" Award. Congratulations to the girls and their moderator, Ms. Minette Perez.
The school hosted an event for Locks of Love, organized by one of our students, Brianna Perez, on Oct. 19. In total, 72 ponytails were collected for this very special cause. Special thanks to everyone who participated, including the 68 students and two teachers who donated their beautiful "locks."
Congratulations to our Hispanic Heritage Month Contest Winners! In the Painting (Canvas) category, Nicole Garcia won first place, and Michelle Bueno won second place. In the Painting (Posters) category, Franchesca Cabal-Ugaz won first place, and Mariela Salazar and Alyssa Cruz, won second and third place, respectively. In the 3D Projects category, Catherine Buckler won first place, and Carolina de Almagro and Lynell Martinez, won second and third place, respectively. (Megan Valent received an Honorable Mention in this category.) Finally, in the Poetry category, Kelsey Quigley won first place, and Lauren Lopez and Gabriela Corzo won second and third place, respectively. We are proud of these students and all who participated in these contests, sponsored by our World Languages Department.
Congratulations to junior Michelle Bueno, who won first place in the Cervantes Essay Contest. Michelle will be recognized on Oct. 20, at the Cervantes Awards Ceremony hosted by Nova Southeastern University.
Congratulations to Mrs. Mirza Collazo, Mathematics Department Chairperson, who will receive the Outstanding Educator Award on Oct. 20, at the Cervantes Awards Ceremony hosted by Nova Southeastern University.
Congratulations to the Lourdes Dancers, under the direction of Ms. Katerina San Juan, who competed in the Hall of Fame Convention, Oct. 9. Sophie Carballo was named an MVP Finalist. Carolina Arvesu and Veronica Restrepo received the Hall of Fame Lyrical Scholarship, and Kailyn Valido received the Hall of Fame Jazz Scholarship.
Congratulations to 19 graduates of the Class of 2011, who were named AP Scholars with Distinction for their performance on last year's AP Exams. This distinction is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These graduates are: Celynne Alvarez, Cristina R. Ballesteros, Tara M. Catanach, Anabelle M. Dahdah, Annette Ferrer, Adriana S. Gomez, Mary A. Hernando, Katherine M. Herold, Claudia I. Leon, Vanessa Michaud, Ana T. Moas, Lauren M. Pascual, Alexandra M. Paz, Maria F. Pigna, Monica A. Robelo, Monica E. Romanach, Cassandra A. Sanabria, Melodie A. Sanchez, and Katherine Zamora.
Congratulations to senior Cristina I. Sanchez, who was named an AP Scholar with Honor for her performance on last year's AP Exams. The distinction of AP Scholars with Honor is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Cristina shares this distinction with 17 graduates of the Class of 2011: Alexandra C. Caraballo, Christina M. Carbonell, Gabriela E. Casariego, Victoria A. De la Llama, Aymee C. Gonzalez, Kyara M. Marquez, Natalie M. Millan, Monika A. Montero, Angelica I. Pardo, Victoria T. Pereira, Amanda Perez, Malone J. Plummer, Megan K. Rico, Amanda G. Rodriguez, Stephanie M. Salabarria, Susana V. Toyos, and Kelly A Vidal.
Congratulations to seniors Sandra Cabrera, Jade A. Castro, Nicole del Castillo, Katerina Ferradas, Gabriela Figueras, Patricia E. Garcia-Linares, Alyssa V. Gonzalez, Patricia D. Perez, Diana M. Rodriguez, Yvette M. Rodriguez, and Stephanie M. Tillit, who were named AP Scholars for their performance on last year's AP Exams. The distinction of AP Scholars is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. These seniors share this honor with 20 graduates of the Class of 2011: Carolina A. Alvarez, Alana C. Ascanio, Monica E. Barreneche, Allyson Campuzano, Celeste M. Cereijo, Grace A. Cervoni, Claudia B. Colom, Sara C. Diaz de Villegas, Kassandra A. Gonzalez, Amber K. Henry, Alexia M. Incera, Cristina M. Kindelan, Staphanie Lancet, Michelle Merritt, Natasha K. Motola, Arianne H. Reducha, Amanda M. Reyes, Elise C. Rodriguez, Carla P. Smith, and Sofia E. Verdeja.
Congratulations to the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Silver Knight Nominees, for the school year 2011-2012: Andrea Collins in Social Science, Nathalie de Almagro in General Scholarship, Fabiola de Armas in World Language, Adrianne Lage in Vocational/Technical, Emily Molina in Business, and Patricia Perez in Science.
Congratulations to our volleyball team and the new coaching staff, who were recognized in The Miami Herald. To see the story, please click HERE.
Congratulations to junior Tiffany Suarez, who has been recognized nationally as one of the top basketball recruits in the country, in several Web sites. Check them out here:
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Congratulations to the Lourdes Dancers, who competed at a dance convention this past weekend called, "Jump!" Freshman Alexa Perez was selected as a Jump VIP Finalist and won first place with her solo in the teen division. Sophomore Alex Cabrera won a jazz and lyrical scholarship, and Allison del Castillo won a Jump! Scholarship. We are proud of our amazing dancers. Keep up the good work!
Congratulations to seniors Olga Kusche-Iglesias and Stephanie Tillit, who were selected as 2011-2012 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars, based on their performance on the 2010 PSAT.
A crew from "Primer Impacto" will be shooting a segment on our campus on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The Spanish news magazine show will feature four of our students in an upcoming series about science accomplishment. Sophomores Gabriela Ballesteros, Christina Gutierrez, Diana Lopez and Lauren Lopez, under the supervision of Science department Chairperson Ms. Susan Fleming, were named Regional Winners in last year's ExploraVision competition, sponsored by Toshiba, for their project, "Chrisdilabyotomy." These students will be the focus of a segment, which will air nation-wide, on "Primer Impacto," in October. Stay tuned for the air date.
In memory of Daniella Tavarez, Class of 2011, who passed away Aug. 28, 2010, after suffering an aortic aneurysm, the school will participate in the FIU Heart Walk on Oct. 29. The walk will take place at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus, 11200 S.W. 8th Street, in Miami, FL. the 5K Walk/Run will begin at 10:00 a.m. The cost to participate is $20, which includes a team t-shirt. If you would like to join our "D-Team," please contact the School Nurse, Ms. Patricia Escobar, at pescobar@olla.org or (305) 667-1623, ext. 227. To see the team page, visit http://miamidadeheartwalk.kintera.org/daniellatavarez
We are pleased to report that the following capital improvements have been made to the facility: (1) Purchased and pending installation of digital antenna to receive local channels, (2) Installed surge suppressors for our main electrical panels, (3) Added 2 walkers' paths and additional speed bumps for safety, (4) Completed termite fumigation in troubled areas, (5) Changed several classroom and office doors, (6) Re-floored several classrooms and the elevator, (7) Installed new computers, including a new iMac Lab in the Computer Resource Room, as well as necessary hardware and software in needed areas, (8) Painted lockers, (9) Painted front patio area (i.e. arches, etc.), (10) Put in a new roof for the auditorium, (11) Remodeled the Athletic Office to accommodate the new Athletic Trainer, (12) Cleaned all first floor AC coils, (13) Changed and upgraded two electrical panels in the kitchen and electrical room, for future capacity needs, (14) Installed a 30 amp circuit for kitchen steamer, (15) Put in a new roof in the business office and Campus Ministry, (16) Removed privacy screen in Main Office, (17) Continued yearly summer maintenance and repair to building (i.e. painting, cleaning, repairs, etc.), (18) Added new 20 amp circuit for Teacher Work Room, which was needed for new copier, (19) Rewired for a new 3-way switch in the Library for the Computer Resource Room, (20) Installed a new circuit for the Business Office AC, to avoid overloading the current circuit, (21) Repaired a lost electrical connection to Room 203, (22) Rewired and replaced the outdoor boxes of the patio lights, to replace existing corroded equipment, (23) Installed new outlets underneath all six workstations to be able to charge classroom laptops, (24) Purchased a new vending machine for the school, and (25) Purchased a new change machine.
Congratulations to senior Andrea Collins, who is the recipient of the Dade Unit Youth Volunteer Award -- an award given annually by the American Cancer Society for outstanding contributions to the advancement of their mission. Andrea will receive her award on Sept. 22, at the American Cancer Society's Board of Director's annual meeting. Andrea is the founder of Caps4Cancers, a foundation whose mission is to collect caps and hats for cancer patients and raise funding and awareness for cancers. To see how you can contribute to Caps4Cancers, please click HERE.
Congratulations to the members of the 2010-2011 Publications staffs and their adviser, Mrs. Rebecca Q. Retana, who received awards from the National Scholastic Press Association and Columbia Scholastic Press Association, for their work on last year's media. Our literary/art magazine, Literati, received First Class with three marks of distinction from NSPA and a Gold Medalist Certificate from CSPA. Our newspaper, The Grotto, received a Second Class with one mark of distinction from NSPA, and our yearbook, Le Fleuve, received a Silver Medalist Certificate from CSPA.
Senior Andrea L. Collins founded Caps4Cancers, an organization whose mission is to collect caps and hats for cancer patients and raise awareness for cancers. To learn more about the organization and ways you can help, Click HERE.
Congratulations to the members of our student body, who will serve as leaders, presidents and/or captains for their respective class, organization and/or sport, during the 2011-2012 school year. These students were installed into their new positions at the Installation Mass, which took place Monday, Sept. 12, at Church of the Epiphany. May they lead by example this school year. Click HERE to see all the names.
Congratulations to junior Tiffany Suarez, who has been ranked as one of the top 60 high school basketball players in the nation, by ESPN, for the Class of 2013. To see the rankings, click HERE.
Congratulations to Ana Moas, Katherine Zamora, Carla Smith and Vanessa Michaud, graduates of the Class of 2011, who were named semifinalists in the Ayn Rand Institute's 2011 The Fountainhead Essay Contest.
The Our Lady of Lourdes Academy yearbook, Le Fleuve, has been inducted into the Walsworth Publishing Company's Gallery of Excellence, which is a showcase of the company's top yearbooks. Congratulations to adviser Mrs. Rebecca Retana and her yearbook students.
Congratulations to the 51 students who received an Honorable Mention or were named Regional Winners in the ExploraVision competition. A representative from Toshiba will come to the school on March 15 to present the Regional Winners with their certificates. To see a list of the winners and their project names, click HERE.
Congratulations to junior Samantha Fernandez, who was selected as one of the 25 2011 Nestle Very Best in Youth winners nationwide, as a result of her academic achievements and community involvement. Fernandez will travel to Los Angeles in July to receive her award.
Congratulations to Adriana Gomez, Mary Hernando and Katherine Herold, who were named Finalists in the 2011 Competition for National Merit Scholarships.
Congratulations to sophomore Amelia Garcia who was chosen as one of four students in the United States, and 300 students worldwide, to participate in the Ruta Quetzal BBVA 2011 Expedition, the objective of which is to follow the routes of the Spanish conquistadores. This year's mission, which will take place from June 23 to July 24, will be "The Adventure of Martinez Companon in Peru, from the Moche Desert to the Amazon Jungle." Amelia will fly to Peru and then to Spain, where she will meet King Juan Carlos and attend classes at a university, among other things.
On January 28, the newly-renovated Chemistry Lab, now known as the Scribner Chemistry Lab, was inaugurated, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, liturgy and blessing. Mr. Brad Scribner, who subsidized the costs of the lab, was in attendance, along with his daughters Liane Scribner ’78, Lynne Scribner ’77 and their family. Lisa Scribner ’81 was unable to attend. SEE PICTURES
Congratulations to science department Chairperson Ms. Susan Fleming, who was selected as this year's Distinguished Catholic Educator. Congratulations, too, to the other nominees - science teacher Mrs. Elena Arteaga-Diaz and foreign languages teacher Mrs. Liliam Del Riego.
Congratulations to Anitere Flores, '94, Maria Anderson, '74 and Ana Maria Rodriguez, '95, who were elected to public office this past November. READ MORE
Thirty-two students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy earned First Honors for their performance throughout the first academic quarter. The distinction of First Honors is given to students who earn all "A's" and "A+'s" or maintain a quarter GPA of 4.67 or higher, with no grade lower than a "B+". READ MORE
Nine seniors at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy have been selected to represent the school in The Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards program, each in her own category. READ MORE
Based on the results of the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, five seniors at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy were named Commended Students in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. READ MORE
Based on the results of the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, 14 seniors at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy were selected as Scholars in the 2010 National Hispanic Recognition Program. READ MORE
Senior Natalie Flinn's paper was selected as a Semi-Finalist in the 2010 Fountainhead Essay Contest. Her essay was chosen among over 6,000 entries. For her accomplishment, Flinn received $50 and a certificate of accomplishment.
Based on their PSAT scores in junior year, three seniors have qualified as Semifinalists in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program. These seniors are: Adriana Gomez, Mary Hernando and Katherine Herold.
Seventy-nine students, both current and graduates from the class of 2010, earned AP Scholar Awards from the College Board, in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the Advanced Placement Exams, which were taken in May of 2010. READ MORE
The Athletic Program at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy was named the Best Female Athletic Program in Dade County, in class 6A-5A, for the sixth consecutive year, and the ninth time overall. READ MORE
Senior Natalia Ortega, junior Malone Plummer and freshman Tiffany Valenti received First Place and Special Judges' Awards in Spanish Creative Writing, at the Miami Dade County Youth Fair and Exposition, this year.
The school Constitution Team placed seventh in the national "We the People: The Citizen and The State" competition in Washington, April 26. READ MORE
Last year's literary/art magazine, Literati, was a awarded a Silver Crown at the CSPA Spring Convention in New York, March 17-19. Congratulations to the staff and their adviser, Mrs. Rebecca Q. Retana.
The Mock Trial Team, under the direction of Mrs. Gloria Vital-Valdes, won the District Final Competition, March 5, and will represent District 11 in the State Competition, March 25-27. READ MORE
Congratulations to theology teacher Ms. Lina Ramirez and foreign languages teacher Mrs. Maria Remis, who were selected as this year's Distinguished Catholic Educators.
Thirty-one students were recognized at this year's Honors Breakfast, which took place Feb. 3. These students earned first honors for both the first and second academic quarters. READ MORE
Sixty-one students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy earned First Honors for their performance throughout the second academic quarter. The distinction of First Honors is given to students who earn all "A's" and "A+'s" or maintain a quarter GPA of 4.67 or higher, with no grade lower than a "B+". READ MORE
The school raised $5,100 for the cheerleaders, dancers and singers, by way of the Drive4Your School Campaign, sponsored by the Ford Motor Co. Special thanks to Mrs. Susana Diaz, for coordinating the drive, and Mrs. Lily Somoano for the use of her dealership, Doral Lincoln Mercury. READ MORE
The school raised $20,000 for the earthquake victims in Haiti; the money was given to Amor en Accion, to assist with their relief efforts. The school-wide monetary collection took place from Jan. 19 - 28. We thank students, parents, faculty/staff, Parents' Guild and Alumnae Association for their support.
The Lourdes basketball team hosted a fundraiser Jan. 26 to benefit breast cancer research. The team played against Gables and donned their new pink uniforms for the occasion. In addition to collecting money through admission, the team sold pink t-shirts which said “Playing for the Cure.” The event raised $2,535.65, which will be donated to the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund. The team would like to thank Happy Holidays Travel, which graciously donated the pink uniforms the team wore for the game, as well as the pink t-shirts that were sold for the event.
Twenty-eight students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, who traveled to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life this past week, appeared live on EWTN, speaking about Respect Life. READ MORE
Members of the Constitution Team won the state “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” Competition, Jan. 8. READ MORE
The Thespians competed at the District 8 Thespian One Act Festival, Dec. 5. READ MORE
The Lourdes Singers, under the direction of Mrs. Michelle Garcia-Bode, performed at Carnegie Hall, Dec. 2. READ MORE
The basketball team won the Orange Bowl Tournament over the holiday break. The Bobcats posted wins over teams from Alabama, Georgia and Virginia. READ MORE
Chloe Shill signed an athletic scholarship to play softball at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. READ MORE
Takia Brooks received an athletic scholarship to play basketball at Florida Atlantic University. Takia was named the player of the year last season by The Miami Herald in class 6A. READ MORE
The 2008-2009 Literati received seven Gold Circle Awards from Columbia Scholastic Press Association, for individual student achievement. READ MORE
The 2008-2009 The Grotto received a Silver Medalist distinction in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Publication Critique for high school newspapers. The newspaper received an overall score of 908 out of 1,000 possible points. READ MORE
Based on the results of the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, two seniors at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy were named Commended Students in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. READ MORE
Three seniors will represent Our Lady of Lourdes Academy at the Silver Knight Awards this year. READ MORE
Forty-nine students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy earned First Honors for their performance throughout the first academic quarter. The distinction of First Honors is given to students who earn all "A's" and "A+'s" or maintain a quarter GPA of 4.67 or higher, with no grade lower than a "B+". READ MORE
The Center for Civic Education visited the school Oct. 9 to attend an event where representatives from eight countries closely observed the AP Government class. READ MORE
The 2008-2009 Le Fleuve "Spectrum" received a Gold Medalist distinction in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Publication Critique for yearbooks. READ MORE
The 2008-2009 Literati "Remnants" received a Gold Medalist distinction in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Publication Critique for art/literary magazines. READ MORE
Based on the results of the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, 13 seniors at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy were selected as Scholars in the 2009-2010 National Hispanic Recognition Program. READ MORE
Based on the results of the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, seniors Cristina Brea and Alexandra Henriques were named Semifinalists in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. READ MORE
Seventy students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, both current and graduates from the class of 2009, earned AP Scholar Awards from the College Board, in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the Advanced Placement Exams, which were taken in May 2009. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement, based on students' performance on multiple AP Exams. READ MORE
Sixty-two students earned First Honors for their performance throughout the fourth academic quarter. READ MORE
Eleven students received awards at the Miami-Dade Youth Fair and Exposition, in the areas of Spanish Poem Recitation, Spanish Vocal and Spanish Creative Writing. READ MORE
Four students received awards, after taking the National Spanish Examination, during the 2008-2009 school year. READ MORE
Tiffany Fan, a graduate of the Class of 2009, received the Honorable Mention in Music, at The Miami Herald's Silver Knight Awards, May 19.
Principal Sister M. Sheila Foy announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2009, April 21, during morning announcements. READ MORE
Sixty-one students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy earned First Honors for their performance throughout the third academic quarter. READ MORE
Members of the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Spanish Team won first place in the Florida State Spanish Competition in Orlando, April 2-4, 2009. READ MORE
The Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Mock Trial Team, under the direction of Mrs. Gloria Vital-Valdes, came in a close second at the Dade County High School Mock Trial CompetitIon, March 6, 2009. READ MORE
Twelve students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, both current and alumnae, garnered 32 Gold Circle Awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, for their work on the 2007-2008 school publications. READ MORE
After weeks of campaigning and voter registration, four juniors at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy were elected by their peers to serve on the 2009-2010 Student Council Executive Board. READ MORE
Junior Gloria Pariente was elected to the Florida District Board of Key Club as a Lieutenant Governor. READ MORE
Seniors Sophia Aiguesvives, Alia Almeida and Victoria Moreno will be honored at the DAANS Star Award Luncheon, April 23. READ MORE
Senior Michelle Azzi has been declared a National Winner in the 2008 Yearbook Excellence Contest, for her Student Life spread, "150 Years Later," which appeared in the 2007-2008 school yearbook, Le Fleuve. READ MORE
Based on the results of the 2007 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, Giselle Fontela and Julia Longoria, seniors at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, were named Finalists in the 54th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. READ MORE
Senior Alexa Riccardi has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a state-level Certificate of Excellence from The 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program. READ MORE
Three students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy won awards at the Model UN Competition, hosted by the University of Florida, in early February. READ MORE
Members of the Constitution Team won the state “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” Competition, Jan. 9. READ MORE
Seventy-six students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy earned First Honors for their performance throughout the second academic quarter. The distinction of First Honors is given to students who earn all "A's" and "A+'s" or maintain a quarter GPA of 4.67 or higher, with no grade lower than a "B+". READ MORE
The Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Science Fair took place Dec. 8-11. Based on judges' evaluations, three teams of students were selected to represent the school at the Miami-Dade County Science Fair in January. READ MORE
Members of the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Constitution Team won the district “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” Competition, Dec. 5. The team will now advance to the state competition, where they will represent Congressional District 18. READ MORE
Midterms for the first semester will take place Jan. 7-13, 2009. Schedules are currently available. READ MORE
Six seniors at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy have been selected to represent the school in The Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards program, each in her own category. READ MORE
Sixty-seven students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy earned First Honors for their performance throughout the first academic quarter. The distinction of First Honors is given to students who earn all "A's" and "A+'s" or maintain a quarter GPA of 4.67 or higher, with no grade lower than a "B+". READ MORE
The Student Council at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, with the help of the Alumnae Association, hosted a Halloween Celebration, Oct. 31, for the children of Corpus Cristi and Sacred Heart. The children, clad in Halloween costumes, visited each theme-decorated homeroom, where they were greeted by and received treats from the entire student body. READ MORE
The Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Debate Team, under the direction of Mr. Randall Martinez, competed at the Nova Titan Invitational, Oct. 17-18, walking away with a first place finish and an undefeated record by one of its novice debaters. READ MORE
Fifty students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, both current and graduates from the class of 2008, earned AP Scholar Awards from the College Board, in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the Advanced Placement Exams, which were taken in May 2008. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement, based on students' performance on multiple AP Exams. READ MORE
The Executive Board organized the school's first OLLA Fest, a carnival-themed fundraiser concluding the school's annual Welcome Week, Sept. 5. The celebration allowed students, faculty and staff to enjoy a field day, while raising over $5,000 for the school's financial aid fund. SEE VIDEO
As a means of raising funds for the hurricane victims in Haiti, the Student Council organized two Crocs and Socks Days, Sept. 22 and Sept. 26, which not only allowed students to break from the traditional uniform, but also raised $5,000 for those in need. READ MORE
Based on the results of the 2007 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, 10 seniors at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy were selected as Scholars in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program. READ MORE
Susan Fleming, the science department Chairperson at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, will be recognized as a Cervantes Outstanding Educator, based on her efforts to support excellence in the education of Hispanic students in Miami-Dade County. READ MORE
Based on the results of the 2007 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, eight seniors at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy were named Commended Students in the 54th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. READ MORE
Based on the results of the 2007 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, seniors Giselle Fontela and Julia Longoria were named Semifinalists in the 54th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. READ MORE
After a memorable performance at the Voice of an Angel call back auditions at Rock the Universe, Sept. 6, sophomore Amanda Lopez earned a spot in the 2008 contestant lineup. Lopez will compete against 11 other hopefuls for the title of Voice of an Angel 2008. READ MORE
In celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Archdiocese of Miami, Vice Principal Sister Noreen Mangan and Assistant Principal for Institutional Advancement Mrs. Silvia Bravo Camaraza were selected by Archbishop John C. Favalora to receive the Primum Regnum Dei Award. READ MORE
As a means of providing our students an opportunity to compete, at a more fair level, with students from other local area high schools, a new quality points scale system has been put into effect for all classes taken after Aug. 1. READ MORE
For the second consecutive year, the student yearbook, Le Fleuve, received the All-American rating, wth four marks of distinction, from the National Scholastic Press Association. READ MORE
