St. Mary’s Catholic School invites alumni, families, friends and the Natchitoches community to celebrate Homecoming 2026 and 138 years of Catholic education at St. Mary’s.
Twenty young ladies will represent St. Mary’s as members of the school’s all-senior Homecoming Court: Camille Armstrong, Emma Bain, Alyssa Brewton, Halle Campbell, Mary Hannah Churchman, Peyton Faucheaux, Kennedy Griffin, Lyvia Hayden, Ava Holland, Malorie LaCaze, Mackenzie Morgan, Rayanna Norsworthy, Ansley Poskey, Camille Procell, Alayna Rachal, Summer Rushing, Joelee Savell, Molly Smith, Adelle Williams and Ava Wren.
Serving as first-grade attendants are Camille Seneca, flower girl, and Henry Finch, crown bearer.
Homecoming festivities will begin on Wednesday, October 7, with the presentation of the senior class at 8:45 a.m., followed by the All-School Homecoming Mass at 9:00 a.m.
On Thursday, October 8, the celebration continues with the annual Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the St. Mary’s campus. Students, families, alumni and friends are invited to join the school community for this longstanding Homecoming tradition.
Festivities culminate on Friday, October 9, as St. Mary’s welcomes alumni back for the Tiger Tailgate and Alumni Reception beginning at 5:00 p.m. at NSU’s Turpin Stadium. Alumni from all graduating classes are invited to gather with fellow Tigers, reconnect with classmates and friends, and enjoy the Homecoming celebration alongside current St. Mary’s families.
The St. Mary’s Tigers will kick off against Logansport at 7:00 p.m. The 2026 Homecoming Court will be presented during halftime, when the 2026 St. Mary’s Homecoming Queen will be crowned. Alumni in attendance will be invited to stand and be recognized during the halftime festivities.
Founded in 1888, St. Mary’s has been part of the Natchitoches community for 138 years, educating generations of students in the Catholic faith and continuing a tradition of faith, excellence and service.
St. Mary’s warmly welcomes all alumni home and invites families, friends and the community to join in celebrating Homecoming 2026 and 138 years of St. Mary’s Catholic School.