Summer Fest 2012 continues

Summer Fest is continuing through the month of July at TMLA.  Nearly 200 7th & 8th grade girls have taken part in Science, Health, Math, Liberal Arts and more.  Take a look at some of our photos.

First Aid/CPR/Babysitting Certification
CSI
Chemistry
Biology

CSI-Summer Fest 2012

TMLA Summer Fest 2012 began with CSI-Forensic Science Basics conducted by Mrs. DiMartino and Mrs. Salpepe of the TMLA Dept. of Science. Students learned how to lift and decipher fingerprints as well as how to analyze blood spatter. See photos here.  TMLA offers a  multi-award winning Forensic Science program as part of their Science dept offerings.

2012 Commencement Exercises

The Mary Louis Academy awarded diplomas to 234 young women at the 76th Commencement Exercises on June 3, 2012 at Colden Auditorium of Queens College. Valedictorian for the Class of 2012 was Victoria Stivanello and Salutatorian was Lauren McManus. Guest Speaker was Roxanne DeTorre, TMLA Class of 2005. One hundred percent of the Class of 2012 was accepted into college. More than $30,000,000 in Merit-based scholarships were awarded to the graduates who will be attending such schools as M.I.T., Yale, Georgetown, Cornell, Columbia, Rensselaer, Case Western Reserve, Duke, Villanova, Notre Dame, and other colleges and universities. The Class of 2012 generously donated more than 90,000 hours of volunteer service to a wide variety of social service programs.

National Language Competition Winners

In the recent National Language Competitions in Italian, Latin and Spanish, TMLA had close to 100 student winners. Twelve TMLA students were recognized by the Association of Teachers of Italian for their superior performance on the National Italian Exam including one scholarship winner. More than 50 students from the Department of Latin achieved honors ranging from Summa Cum Laude to Cum Laude. One student achieved a perfect score on this rigorous international exam administered to more than 100,000 high school students around the world. Students in the Spanish Department achieved honors on the Gold, Silver and Bronze levels. Students from the Italian Department are pictured here with their teachers of Italian, Mr. Maurantonio and Mrs. Liotopolous and TMLA administrators, Mrs. Cordes, S. Kathleen McKinney and S. Filippa Luciano.

TMLA Summer Clinics

TMLA Athletics is sponsoring several clinics this summer for girls in grades 6 through 11. More than 40 girls will participate in volleyball, softball, cheerleading, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, basketball and cross-country. The clinics run from 9-12 from August 6th-21st. The  clinics offer individual attention to each young athlete by our Varsity coaches. Held during the Mid-Winter and Summer vacations, each clinic allows our campers to review necessary fundamentals and learn new skills that are essential on the high school level and beyond.

Summer Fest at TMLA

TMLA's 5th Annual Summer Fest is currently underway! More than one hundred 7th and 8th grade girls from elementary schools throughout Queens are enjoying courses in Creative Writing, Biology, Chemistry, First Aid/CPR and Babysitting certification, Art, Math, Italian, Cooking, Shakespeare and much more. The courses are taught by TMLA faculty and run weekdays from 9am-12pm. TMLA students serve as aides in the program.

2nd Annual Delete Day Takes Place

DELETE DAY is a completely student inspired and developed event led by TMLA service homeroom members. TMLA's second annual Delete Day took place in early May. The purpose of Delete Day is to give students a chance to change their email and fix their Facebook, Twitter, and other social media accounts, taking out anything that shows a lack of respect for themselves or others.With everyone creating a more positive internet image of themselves, peer pressure worked the other way- for the better.The event has received international media attention, including by MTV and The Huffington Post. At least 300 students participated in the event this year.

Second Annual Art Show at TMLA

Along with superior course offerings in the academic disciplines, TMLA is home to an incomparable high school course of study in Art, which includes the Art Major Program. Present Art students displayed their artwork in the Second Annual TMLA Art Show on May 11. Alumnae Art majors returned to view and judge the artwork in several different categories. Click here for more photos.

TMLA students have book reading at B & N

TMLA's Creative Writing class, taught by Mr. Thomas Cordero, recently had three readings at the Barnes & Noble located on Union Turnpike and Utopia Parkway.  The girls read excerpts from the short stories and poetry they had created in the course.  More than 20 girls participated in the event. The turnout was excellent, as were the stories and poetry. Congratulations to these very talented young women authors.

TMLA appears in Italian Press

In March TMLA played host to visiting students from Italy with whom they had been skyping via computer throughout the year.  The event was featured in the American press (see below) and has now been carried by the Italian press. Click here for the Italian version.

Genesians Present...The Sound of Music

TMLA's Theatre Troupe Genesians, presented The Sound of Music on April 20th and 21st. The classic stage musical was directed at TMLA by Ms. Maryellen Pierce, with Mrs. Bandana and Mr. Brennan. Click here for photos.

Softball Season Underway

The 2012 softball season is well underway. Here are some shots from a recent game at our home field at Alley Pond Park.

Easter Blessings 2012

A happy and blessed Easter to all in our TMLA community. Earth’s saddest day and gladdest day were just three days apart. (Photo is of the main foyer at TMLA)

Principal's Brunch 2012

Every marking period, Sister Kathleen McKinney, Principal of TMLA, hosts a brunch for the highest achieving students that marking period. S. Kathleen, along with Assistant Principals, S. Filippa and Mrs. Cordes, welcome the students and congratulate them on their achievement on making the Principal's List and Honor Roll. For Principal’s List students must attain a G.P.A. of 3.9 or over [and no grade less than 90] on trimester exams. For First Honors students must attain a G.P.A. of 3.5 [and no grade less than 85] on trimester exams.For Second Honors students must attain a G.P.A. of 3.2 [and no grade less than 80] on their trimester exams. Click on the link here or above.

Spirit Night 2012

One of TMLA's oldest traditions is Spirit Night. Dating back to 1940 when it was known as Sports Night, TMLA's four class years engage in fun and friendly theme-based competitions. The overall theme this year was Hollywood Movie Studios. The classes created original dances, skits, cheers, songs and comedy. TMLA faculty also took part.

Links below:

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9

Ring Day for Class of 2013

TMLA's Class of 2013 received their class rings on March 30th during a day filled with celebration. The day began with a Mass for the Class of 2013. Parents, friends and family were invited to the Mass. Orchestra members provided the music, class members offered the readings and gifts, Fr. Chris blessed the rings and Sister Linda Pero, Class Dean, offered a reflection on the day. Each junior homeroom made their own "dream catchers" which were then hung together over the stage. Junior lunch featured lots of picture taking and congratulations. As always, the senior class supplied trays of cookies for the Juniors to enjoy. The rings were formally received at a moving ceremony after school. Click here for photos.

TMLA Peacemaker Awards

Every year at the Feast Day Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph on March 19th, we announce the annual TMLA Peacemaker Award. This highly prestigious award is in recognition of those students and faculty who have best represented the CSJ philosophy and mission of love, unity and reconciliation among the TMLA community during the year. One student from each class year is chosen for this award by her peers, along with a faculty member. At left are this year's Student Peacemakers, Alyssa, Marissa, Stephania, and Alexandra with faculty Peacemaker, Mrs. Allie Guttierrez

St. Joseph's Day at TMLA

March 19th is the Feast of St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Mother and the earthly father of Jesus. He is also the patron of our Sisters of St. Joseph who sponsor The Mary Louis Academy and five other CSJ high schools. Each year we celebrate our feast day with a Mass in celebration of St. Joseph. It is at this Mass that the sisters renew their vows and the lay faculty and students restate their commitment to the CSJ mission of love, unity and reconciliation.

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Senior Waffle Day

The Class of 2012 has started a new senior tradition - Senior Waffle Day. The entire class came together in the cafeteria to make delicious Belgian waffles. The event congratulated the seniors on the fact that 100% of TMLA Senior Class has been accepted into college/university. TMLA has had a 100% college acceptance rate for more than six decades. While the seniors enjoyed their waffles, the long-awaited senior shirts were distributed. Seniors will wear the shirts on Fridays until the end of school. Click here for photos.

TMLA Hellenic Society

TMLA's Hellenic Society proudly marched in the 2012 Greek Independence Day Parade down 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The society also held several Greek-themed events at TMLA including prayers in Greek, and a Greek foods sale in the cafeteria. So many family members, parents, siblings and friends came to cheer on the group and some also joined in the march. Thank you to Dr. Kambouris and her husband for all their work with the Hellenic Society. Click here for photos.