St. Joseph's Academy - Baton Rouge

Save the date for Grand Reunion 2026! Join us on Saturday, July 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the SJA campus as we celebrate our milestone reunion classes from 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961, 1956, 1951 and 1946.
Lunch, campus tours, spirit merchandise and family activities will be included. RSVP by July 6 by emailing [email protected].

Week one of Sizzling Summer camp at SJA is in the books, and the fun is just beginning! Don’t miss out on all the excitement still to come this summer. We’d love to have your camper join us! Register today at sizzlingsummer.org.

Recent SJA graduate Brinkley Bennett participated in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held May 9-15 in Phoenix. One of the world’s largest global STEM competitions, ISEF 2026 brought together more than 1,700 student researchers from 67 countries. Brinkley presented her original research project entitled We the People: An Empirical Analysis of the U.S. Political Climate.

For her project, Brinkley amalgamated publicly accessible polling data in combination with governmental databases and historical trends to create election projections for the 2026 midterms and the 2028 general election. “Being able to present this work on an international stage was extremely rewarding, and it was incredible to be able to represent Louisiana and share research in areas that I’m passionate about: political science and public policy,” she said.

Brinkley especially enjoyed explaining her project, American values and democratic processes to participants from countries with very different systems of government. “These conversations were a reminder of how unique and valuable civic engagement is, while also allowing me to learn more about how young people around the world think about science, government and innovation,” she said.

Brinkley also enjoyed the ISEF pin-trading tradition and was able to collect pins from participants representing more than 60 states, territories and countries. “ISEF was truly an unforgettable experience that gave me the chance to connect with students to explore new ideas and perspectives,” Brinkley said.

SAVE THE DATE
The SJA Soirée: Where Tradition Meets Generosity
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Fife Student Commons and Investar Quad

Enjoy an unforgettable evening with live music by the Peyton Falgoust Band, Baton Rouge’s best bites, live and silent auctions and opportunities to win a dream getaway through the Dream Vacation Raffle, all while supporting St. Joseph’s Academy.

Early bird tickets are officially on sale! You don’t want to miss this special night. Learn more and RSVP at www.sjasoiree.org.

Congratulations to recent SJA graduate Jay Queen, who has committed to bowl at Briarcliff University in Sioux City, Iowa! Briarcliff coach Dylan Ellsworth is excited that Jay decided to make Briarcliff her collegiate home. “I am thrilled to have her,” he said.

The 2026-2027 season will be the first for Briarcliff bowling. Women’s and men’s teams will compete in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference/Great Plains Athletic Conference bowling league, which has become one of the premier bowling conferences in the NAIA.

The best of luck to this Redsticker-turned-Charger!

We are delighted to announce that recent SJA graduate Tiana Khuri has been selected as a winner of the National Merit $2,500 Scholarship underwritten by Frank (1974 Merit Scholar) and Susan Dellaquila.

Tiana will attend Rice University.

We are so proud of this outstanding young woman and know her future is bright!

Congratulations to SJA junior Aariell Martin, who has been selected as a Horatio Alger State Scholar! As a scholar, she will participate in the Horatio Alger Association’s College Success Program over the course of her senior year. She will then receive a $10,000 college scholarship to be used in the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree starting in the fall of 2027.

We are so proud of this outstanding young woman and know her future is bright!

Congratulations to the St. Joseph’s Academy student-athletes honored as the Star of Stars in their respective sports at The Advocate’s 40th Athlete of the Year/Star of Stars event on May 18 at L’Auberge Event Center.

Recent graduate Ava Doucet was named Star of Stars for bowling, and recent graduate Sophia Marionneaux was named Star of Stars for gymnastics. The swim team was a finalist for Girls Team of the Year honors.

We are so proud of these outstanding young women and thank them for representing SJA athletics in true championship form.

Congratulations to SJA junior Cat La, who has been selected for participation in two prestigious programs: The 2026-2027 Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) and the Suit Up for the Future High School Summer Legal Institute and Intern Program.

Cat will represent Congressional District 6 on the LYAC, a body created by state law and open to high school students with an interest in representing the voices of young people across the state. It opens the line of communication between youth and the legislature and gives students the opportunity to be involved in the workings of government. The thirty-one student members are appointed each year, three from each of the state’s congressional districts and the remaining members at large.

The Suit Up for the Future program, sponsored by the Louisiana State Bar Association, is a three-week summer program open to incoming high school juniors, seniors and recent graduates who are interested in the legal profession. During the three-week legal institute, participants attend an abridged law school session, tour law schools and courts and participate in an internship consisting of job shadowing at law offices, courts and agencies.

We are so proud of this young woman and wish her all the best in both opportunities!

Our last final exam has been administered, and the 2025-2026 academic year has come to an end!

During exam week, we were so happy to be visited by our favorite four-legged friends from Bayou Buddies Pet Therapy. Coordinated by St. Joseph’s Academy Wellness Educator Melissa Shaw, the dogs’ visits have become a much-anticipated tradition and a welcome way to de-stress. Bayou Buddies is an outreach of the Louisiana Capital City Obedience Club pet therapy program.

We loved visiting with Pembroke Welsh Corgis Walker Texas Ranger and Teddy, along with their handler Thomas LaTour; Border Collie Malarkey and handler Maribeth Andereck; and Sheepadoodle Winnie and handler Barbara Merritt.

On Monday of exam week, the SJA Dads’ Club provided smoothies to the delight of all.

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who put a smile on our faces during exams! Wishing the entire SJA community a fantastic summer.