St. Mary’s Catholic School recently hosted its annual Academic Awards Ceremony, honoring students from first through eleventh grade for their exceptional academic performance, leadership, and embodiment of the school’s core values during the 2024-2025 academic year.
The ceremony highlighted a wide array of achievements, from outstanding subject performance to prestigious state-level recognitions and character-based awards.
Woodman of the World Award
This distinguished award, given to a student who excels in American History and demonstrates a deep appreciation for the subject, was awarded to Audrey Matt.
Louisiana High School Literary Rally
St. Mary’s students excelled at this year’s Literary Rally, earning third place overall in the regional competition. The following students advanced to the state level:
Avery Evans – Civics
Peter Kautz – Calculus, State Medal Winner
Mackenzie Morgan– Spanish II
John Paul Thibodaux – Geometry
Merritt Vandersteen – Government
Justin Vienne — Chemistry
Nick Wright — Algebra II
FBLA State Competition Awards
Students from St. Mary’s also competed at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Louisiana State Leadership Conference, where several placed in the Top 10 statewide in their respective events:
Lainey Bennett – Job Interview
Peter Kautz – Advertising and Securities & Investments
Ava Knapp– Business Procedures
Nick Wright – Website Design
Ainsley Armstrong, Carter Hogg & Nick Wright – Current Events
Lainey Bennett & Audrey Matt – International Business – 1st in State
Academic Subject Awards
Recognizing outstanding performance and enthusiasm for core subjects in each grade. Awards were presented in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
1st Grade
ELA: Sawyer Gill
Math: Isla Harris
Science: Carson Arredondo
Social Studies: Chase French
2nd Grade
ELA: Aurora Alford
Math: Abigael Adkins
Science: Asher Hale
Social Studies: Aaron Walsh
3rd Grade
ELA: Ezra Gill
Math: A’ziah Armstrong
Science: Lilith Mills
Social Studies: Wyatt Clark
4th Grade
ELA: Eleanor Picou
Math: Eli Thibodaux
Science: Archer Johnson
Social Studies: Adam Todtenbier
5th Grade
ELA: Murphy Allison
Math: Jax Errington
Science: Carter Hough
Social Studies: Jaxon Norsworthy
6th Grade
ELA: Hadley Maueaux
Math: Oliver Picou
Science: Sophia Conklin
Social Studies: Holt Cedars
7th Grade
ELA: Anna Johnson
Math: Lacey Boyd
Science: Anna Todtenbier
Social Studies: Corbyn Gandy
8th Grade
ELA: Amelia Picou
Math: Ady Rhodes
Science: Andrew Johnson
Social Studies: Macie Cameron
9th Grade
ELA: Ava Knapp
Math: Madelyn Melder
Science: Maegan Bolton
History: Avery Evans
10th Grade
ELA: Joelee Savell
Math: John Paul Thibodaux
Science: Molly Smith
History: Camille Armstrong
Spanish: Ava Wren
11th Grade
ELA: Trey Scarborough
Math: Ella Hardee
Science: Justin Vienne
History: Jenna Sklar
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Students of the Year
Each year, faculty select three students who exemplify excellence in academics, leadership, service, and faith. The 2024-25 Students of the Year are:
Elementary: Carter Hough (5th grade)
Junior High: Ady Rhodes (8th grade)
High School: Ainsley Armstrong (12th grade)
Tiger Integrity Awards
This honor recognizes one student per grade who consistently models the school’s core values: respect, humility, honesty, school spirit, and faith.
1st Grade: Charlie Vandersteen
2nd Grade: Farryn Jeane
3rd Grade: Araya Dortion
4th Grade: Archer Johnson
5th Grade: Emmi Myers
6th Grade: Lyric Manotas
7th Grade: Madden Cameron
8th Grade: Thomas Hardee
9th Grade: Lilly Boyd
10th Grade: Luc Cross
11th Grade: Tyonnah Burton
Bishop Martin Awards
Among the highest honors at St. Mary’s, the Bishop Martin Award is presented to students who demonstrate a deep commitment to Catholic Christian values and fully embrace the spiritual and academic mission of the school.
1st Grade: Blake Duhon
2nd Grade: Emma Fuller
3rd Grade: Hayes Harrington
4th Grade: Eleanor Picou
5th Grade: Hendrix Harrington
6th Grade: Heath Methvin
7th Grade: Weston LeGrande
8th Grade: Kollyns Duhon
9th Grade: Jacob Thibodaux
10th Grade: Molly Smith
11th Grade: Ella Hardee
Principal Stephen Wren stated, “At St. Mary’s, we take pride not only in academic excellence but in forming well-rounded students of character and faith. This ceremony celebrates the many ways our students live out our mission each day.”
St. Mary’s extends heartfelt congratulations to all award recipients and gratitude to the dedicated faculty, staff, and families who support our students’ success. Together, we continue to foster a community rooted in faith, excellence, and service. For more information about St. Mary’s, please contact the school office at (318) 352-8394 or http://www.smstigers.org.