2007-2008 Distinguished Graduate

Sister Ancilla Marie started St. Joseph School on her sixth birthday and continued until graduation from eighth grade in 1947. She then attended St. Mary of the Pines in Chatawa, MS. Upon this graduation, she received a scholarship to St. Mary's Dominican College in New Orleans where she majored in social studies. In 1955, she received her degree and teaching certification, and then went to St. Louis, MO to enter the Congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. She professed as a religious in 1957.

Sister's ministry as a teacher began at the Academy of Notre Dame in Belleville, IL. She has taught at schools in California, Texas, and Louisiana. She received her master's degree in secondary education from the University of Houston. She considers her best teaching experience as a kindergarten teacher in Dallas, TX.

In 1972, Sister Ancilla began her years in parish ministry serving in both Arizona and Louisiana. Sister is currently ministering in the Lafayette Diocesan Office of Justice and Peace where her responsibilities are largely connected with assisting people in their recovery from Hurricane Rita.

On June 9, 2007, Sister Ancilla celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a School Sister of Notre Dame. Sister has no plans to retire anytime soon because she enjoys her present assignment and is always ready to assist her parish in any way.

Teacher of the Year

Veroncia Kraft Pierson (class of 1987), a third grade teacher at Springfield Elementary School, was recently awarded the Outstanding Educator of the Year Award by the American Legion.
The award was presented in a “surprise” ceremony by American Legion Post 258.

Toast 'n' Jam Poster

Congratulations to LESLIE GUAY (class of 2003)! Her artwork was chosen to be the official poster for the 2008 Strawberry Jam 'n' Toast to the Arts.  

FBLA Honors

JENNY STEIB (class of 2004) placed 3rd in Accounting I at the FBLA State Leadership Conference this week. This qualifies her for the FBLA National Leadership Conference to be held in Atlanta, Georgia this summer.

2007 Valedictorians

Five of the thirteen 2007 valedictorians at Ponchatoula High School are alums of St. Joseph School. LOGAN DAVIS, CHAD MITCHELL, MEGHAN ZAYAS, STEPHANIE STEVENS, and AIMEE KOLWE 
recently visited St. Joseph to sit for this photgraph.
St. Joseph School is very proud of these students and their many achievements.

Class of 1946

Many, MANY thanks to ANN BOUDREAUX (class of 1946) for providing the school with the names and current addresses for the entire class of 1946! St. Joseph School much appreciates this wealth of information!

National Honor Society

Congratulations to LANA GUAY, ASHTEN LANDRY, DANA OSBORN, EMILY PEVEY, KYLE PLAUCHE, and CODY SCHMALTZ (class of 2006) for being honored as members of the National Honor Society at Ponchatoula High School!

Centurion Queen

AMY COX (class of 2004) has been named Queen of the Centurion Krewe for the upcoming Mardi Gras season. Also serving in her court are her brothers Duke  BILLY COX (class of 2000) and Duke JIMMY COX (class of 2007) along with Maid TAYLOR DIETZ (class of 2007).

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