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2016
News Archive
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December
Corey King earns postseason honors
King ends career with St. Mary's TigersRead More -
Society welcomes 2015 graduate as new member
Marissa Scott attends American UniversityRead More -
Senior matches to first-choice college through QuestBridge
Garza to attend Bowdoin CollegeRead More -
Sports teams donate to local toy drive
Students raise $2,401 to purchase toysRead More -
College Counseling Center celebrates seniors
All 107 submit college applicationsRead More -
Dance Club hosts concert
Ten students present five piecesRead More -
Yearbook staff meets with Balfour rep
Students learn tips on how to produce a yearbookRead More -
Students learn about Asian religious traditions in class
Some dress up for last day of classRead More -
Students prepare for end of semester
Burkman reads math story to classesRead More -
Mixed ensemble, chorale perform
Students present holiday concertRead More -
Students, faculty, staff enjoy holiday event
Party kicks off Christmas season for LSMSARead More -
Students decorate lobby of CPT for holiday season
Happy Holidays!Read More -
Department of Science hosts annual Science Fair
Students compete in five categoriesRead More -
Foundation helps students prepare for finals
Goodie bags provide study essentialsRead More -
November
Student qualifies for state meet
Miller runs in cross country raceRead More -
Three present final project
Dancers wrap up independent study courseRead More -
Four win awards at NSU Journalism Day
Newspaper, yearbook receive recognitionRead More -
Students participate in master class
Allen leads class in swing danceRead More -
Reception honors art work of local artist
William Beier displays pieces in Art GalleryRead More -
Two play with All National Honor Ensemble
Local students travel to to Texas for performanceRead More -
Students, instructors attend American Chemical Society meeting
Attendees network, talk with industry professionalsRead More -
Instructor receives recognition
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Nine seniors visit Centenary
Students become eligible for scholarship with visitRead More -
Foundation celebrates donors
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Students perform "Rhinoceros"
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School welcomes prospective students to campus
Ninety-four prospective students representing 29 parishes visited LSMSA Nov. 12Read More -
SGO honors veterans with Veterans Day program
A member of each branch of the military was recognized during the Veterans Day ceremony held Thursday, Nov. 10, at LSMSA.Read More -
Art Gallery to display work of William Beier
The art work of William Beier will be on display now through Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the art gallery of the Center for Performance and Technology located on the campus of LSMSA.Read More -
Interact Club hosts ACT workshop for local students
Members of the Interact Club at LSMSA sponsored a free ACT workshop for area high school students on Saturday, Nov. 5.Read More -
Department to stage "Rhinoceros" Nov. 10-13
A small town where everyone except the hero begins turning into Rhinoceroses. Will the hero succumb, as well? Will he find love in a world overtaken by horned pachyderms?Read More -
Students speak with La. Tech admissions counselor
An admissions recruiter from Louisiana Tech University visited LSMSA on Monday, Nov. 7, in the College Counseling Center.Read More -
Veterans Day program set for Nov. 10
All veterans and the public are invited to attend the annual Veterans Day program hosted by the Student Government Organization at LSMSA.Read More -
Students examine DNA in lab
Students enrolled in cells and genetics at LSMSA learned how to examine DNA using a method called gel electrophoresis during lab held Thursday, Nov. 3.Read More -
Three instructors present at conference
Three instructors from LSMSA presented at the Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics and Louisiana Science Teachers Association joint conference held Oct. 24-26 in Baton Rouge.Read More -
October
Exploration Day set for Saturday, Nov. 12
Prospective students and their parents will have an opportunity to learn more about LSMSA on Saturday, Nov. 12, when the school hosts its annual Exploration Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Read More -
Nine students earn All-State honors
Seven students from LSMSA went through two rounds of auditions to achieve selection to the Louisiana Music Educators Association All-State bands, orchestra or choirs. Two students went through a single taped audition and were also selected.Read More -
Remembering Myrna Schexnider
Myrna Schexnider took her final bow and made her exit on October 22, 2016.Read More -
Beta Club hosts ceremony
Members of the Beta Club at LSMSA hosted an induction ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 8, in the recital hall of the Center for Performance and Technology.Read More -
Clubs raise money during Eagle Stock
Pie in the face. Cake walk. Cool treats to eat. Henna tattoos.Read More -
University of Chicago rep visits with students
A representative from the University of Chicago met with students at LSMSA on Friday, Oct. 14, in the College Counseling Center.Read More -
Fourth annual fall dance concert set for Oct. 21-23
The Department of Creative and Performing Arts at LSMSA will present its fourth annual fall dance concert Friday through Sunday, Oct. 21-23, in Treen Auditorium.Read More -
Students participate in LSU research conference
Five students from LSMSA competed against college students at the Undergraduate Research Conference held Friday, Oct. 14, at Louisiana State University.Read More -
Alumni return to campus for Connections Weekend
Fourteen alumni returned to LSMSA Oct 14-15 for Connections Weekend to discuss their experiences at the school and to provide insight on what students need to know to prepare for their future.Read More -
Reception honors artists featured in art show
Since its opening in 1983, LSMSA has offered students a wide variety of visual arts opportunities.Read More -
Six volunteer during Red River Radio fundraising campaign
Six students from LSMSA volunteered to answer phones during Red River Radio’s fall fundraising campaign.Read More -
Hispanic Honor Society welcomes 23 new members
Twenty-three students were initiated into the Hispanic Honor Society at LSMSA on Wednesday, Oct. 12.Read More -
Reception for Alumni Art Show set for Oct. 16
A reception to recognize the artists featured in the Alumni Art Show at LSMSA is set to be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, in the art gallery located in the Center for Performance and Technology.Read More -
Students learn about Tulane University from admissions counselor
A representative from Tulane University visited with students from LSMSA on Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the College Counseling Center.Read More -
Students volunteer at local food pantry
Seven students and a staff member from LSMSA volunteered at a local food pantry on Thursday, Oct. 6.Read More -
Alma mater to induct Spielbauer into Athletic Hall of Fame
Jacob Spielbauer will follow in the footsteps of his father and two aunts when he is inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at William Penn University during the school’s homecoming celebration to be held Oct. 13-16 in Oskaloosa, Iowa.Read More -
Students make donations at blood drive
Students, faculty and staff at LSMSA donated 28 units of blood to the LifeShare Blood Center during a drive held Tuesday, Oct. 5, in the school’s gym.Read More -
Two students to perform live Sunday, Oct. 9, on Red River Radio
Two students from LSMSA were chosen as winners in the Red River Young Artist competition.Read More -
Alumni Art Show set to open Oct. 5
A total of 29 pieces of art work from 17 artists will be on display when the Alumni Art Show opens Wednesday, Oct. 5, at LSMSA.Read More -
Students audition for honor band, choir
Several students from LSMSA tried out for various district and state honor bands and choirs during the Louisiana Music Educators Association District 2 auditions held Saturday, Sept. 17.Read More -
Abagael Kinney ('17)
"I wanted to gain new experiences and be able to work in a place where I felt like I belonged."Read More -
September
Program names six commended students
Six seniors from LSMSA were recognized as Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship program.Read More -
Students gather for See You at the Pole
Students, faculty and staff at LSMSA participated in See You at the Pole on Wednesday, Sept. 28.Read More -
Five attend closing session of conference
Four students and an instructor attended the concluding session of the Unité et Diversité, Unity and Diversity: A Conference on Louisiana French on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Fort St. Jean Baptist State Historic Site in Natchitoches.Read More -
University of Nebraska Medical Center recruiter speaks with students
Several students from LSMSA spoke with a representative of the University of Nebraska Medical Center on Friday, Sept. 23, in the College Counseling Center.Read More -
Art conservation topic of Science Speaker Series
A representative from the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training spoke to students at LSMSA about art conservation during the Science Speaker Series held Friday, Sept. 23, in the recital hall of the Center for Performance and Technology.Read More -
Olivia Gotte ('18)
"When I saw all of the educational opportunities, I knew LSMSA was what I wanted and needed to feed my hunger for knowledge."Read More -
Air Force ROTC recruiter visits campus
A recruiter from the Air Force ROTC spoke with students at LSMSA on Thursday, Sept. 22, in the lobby of the Center for Performance and Technology.Read More -
Two seniors participate in research symposium
Two seniors from LSMSA were among 116 students who participated in the 2016 Summer Research Internship program offered by the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.Read More -
Students visit with rep from Washington and Lee University
Students from LSMSA visited with a representative from the ninth oldest institution of higher education in America on Friday, Sept. 16, in the College Counseling Center.Read More -
Students learn about HOSA
Two representatives from the state chapter of HOSA spoke to students at LSMSA on Friday, Sept. 16, during the Science Speaker Series presented by the Department of Science.Read More -
Alumni Art Show to begin Oct. 5
Art work created by alumni of LSMSA will be on display Oct. 5-21 in the art gallery located in the Center for Performance and Technology.Read More -
Department of Science hosts speaker series
The Science Speaker Series at LSMSA kicked off on Friday, Sept. 9, with a presentation by a professor from the Louisiana Scholars’ College.Read More -
Marine Corps recruiter visits campus
A recruiter from the United States Marines Corps visited with students from LSMSA on Thursday, Sept. 8, in the lobby of the Center for Performance and Technology.Read More -
Two make National Merit semifinalist list
Two students from LSMSA were among approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship program.Read More -
College Speaker Series focuses on how to finance college
Two representatives from Centenary College discussed how to finance a college education on Thursday, Sept. 8, during the College Speaker Series hosted by the College Counseling Center at LSMSA.Read More -
Rhodes College representative speaks wtih students
The College Counseling Center at LSMSA continues to provide opportunities for its students to speak with recruiters from the top colleges and universities in the country.Read More -
George Washington University rep visits with students
A representative from George Washington University visited with students at LSMSA on Wednesday, Aug. 31, in the College Counseling Center.Read More -
National club selects four pieces of Benner's work for its bulletin
Four pieces of work composed by a senior lecturer at LSMSA were selected for the 2017-2020 National Federation of Music Clubs festival bulletin.Read More -
College Counseling Center to host college speaker series
All community high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about how to finance a college education are invited to attend the college speaker series hosted by the College Counseling Center at LSMSA.Read More -
Elizabeth Long ('17)
"LSMSA has so many wonderful things to offer, but for me, two of my favorites are the friends I have met and my teachers. "Read More -
Matriculation ceremony welcomes new students
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts welcomed 160 new students during the school’s annual matriculation ceremony held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium located on the campus of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.Read More -
Four students receive Honesty and Integrity award
Four students from LSMSA earned the Phoenix 38 Masonic Lodge’s Honesty and Integrity Award at its annual dinner and recognition ceremony.Read More -
Students visit with NSU representatives
Representatives from Northwestern State University visited the campus of LSMSA on Monday, Aug. 29, in the College Counseling Center.Read More -
August
Alumni raise money to help LSMSA families impacted by flooding
More than 200 donors raised nearly $38,000 through the LSMSA Foundation to provide support to students impacted by the flooding in South Louisiana.Read More -
Club Fair highlights extracurricular opportunities
The Interclub Council at LSMSA hosted its annual Club Fair for first-year students to learn about the opportunities on campus and to sign up for those that interest them.Read More -
Class of 2016 crushes state average ACT composite score
Members of the class of 2016 at LSMSA matched the school’s highest average ACT composite score in the history of the school that was set the previous year by the class of 2015.Read More -
Thirty-six students to serve as ambassadors
Sharing their love for the school is a major factor in why several students chose to serve as an ambassador for the 2016-17 school year at LSMSA.Read More -
School welcomes new faculty and staff
The start of year 34 at LSMSA saw the addition of six new faculty and staff members to its roster.Read More -
Returners welcome new students during Move-In Day
Students returned to the campus of LSMSA on Saturday, Aug. 13. Faculty, staff and ambassadors were available to welcome new and returning students and to assist with the heavy lifting.Read More -
School presents Erin King with staff award
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts recognized a member of its staff as the 2016 Outstanding School Support Employee during the first day of in-service held Monday, Aug. 8.Read More -
Senior completes summer research at LSU
A senior at LSMSA recently completed research at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.Read More -
Shertzer one of 20 Egleston Scholars
Timothy Shertzer is one of 20 undergraduate students of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University to be recognized as an Egleston Scholar.Read More -
July
Teacher organizes trip to Silicon Valley
A visit to Adobe was the highlight of a tech tour of Apple, Twitter, Twitch, Google and Catalia Health to speak with alumni of LSMSA taken by three recent graduates and an instructor of the school.Read More -
Moulton places third in essay contest
An essay written by a rising junior at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts placed third in the 2016 Northwestern State University Louisiana High School Essay Contest.Read More -
Student performs in 'Pirates of Penzance'
A rising junior at LSMSA performed the lead female role in a production of the "Pirates of Penzance" presented by the Governor's Program for Gifted Children.Read More -
Social/Service Weekend draws big crowd
Sweat equity was the name of the game as more than 75 alumni and their families painted, cleaned, shampooed and updated several areas of campus during Social/Service Weekend held Saturday, July 9, at LSMSA.Read More -
Long serves as Supreme Court Justice
Elizabeth Long, a rising senior at LSMSA, served as a Supreme Court Justice during Girls State held June 26 – July 2 on the campus of Northwestern State University.Read More
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