A Publication for SSA Students by SSA Students

The Nest.

The Nest.

A Publication for SSA Students by SSA Students

The Nest.

The Nest.

Photo By: Haley Hebert
Every Body is a Beach Body
Haley Hebert, Staff Writer • April 26, 2023

Spring break: a time of fun, sunburns, beaches and lots of preparation. Hundreds of dollars are spent on clothes, swimsuits and beach houses...

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S.A.D. for the Holidays?
Madeleine Nolan, Staff Writer • December 12, 2022

When one thinks of seasonal depression, she may just associate it with a “blue Christmas” or not having a significant other during the holidays....

Active Minds and Mental Health Awareness Week
Active Minds and Mental Health Awareness Week
Lila Brown, Staff Writer • November 16, 2022

Mental Health Awareness Week just took place from October 2 through October 8. It was started by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)...

Dance the Night Away
Dance the Night Away
Lila Brown, Staff Writer • April 27, 2023

Prom is one of the nights that juniors and seniors look forward to the most. Wearing fancy dresses and pretty makeup makes everything more exciting...

Mother Daughter Dinner and Fashion Show
Mother Daughter Dinner and Fashion Show
Lily Dufour, Staff Writer • April 25, 2023

The mother daughter dinner is an annual event where daughters get the opportunity to spend quality time with their moms over dinner while watching...

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The Win We've All Been Waiting For
Kiki Kramer, Staff Writer • April 25, 2023

Every year we compete against St. Paul's at Challenge. There are a series of games played in order to win the trophy. The school with the most...

The class of 25. Photos by: Laura Rudiger
Get Ready to Rally
Miriam Simpson, Staff Writer • April 25, 2023

The 2022-2023 school year is themed The Magic Dove Bus, like "The Magic School Bus"; each grade has a different “field trip location” as...

Earth Day, Every Day
Earth Day, Every Day
Lily Dufour, Staff Writer • April 25, 2023

This year on April 22, the whole word celebrated Earth Day . Earth Day is important because it raises awareness for different kinds of environmental...

Sweetest Doves in Rio
Sweetest Doves in Rio
Lila Brown, Staff Writer • March 22, 2023

Sarah Berning is in 8th grade, a member of HOSA and is on the soccer and swim teams. Her favorite movie is “The Notebook” and her favorite...

To Fill Or Not To Fill?
To Fill Or Not To Fill?
Macee Fielding, Staff Writer • March 3, 2023

Mardi Gras has always been and will continue to be a huge part of our Louisiana culture. As soon as the calendar hits February, king cake...

Things to do on Valentines Day that wont break the bank (or your heart)
Things to do on Valentine's Day that won't break the bank (or your heart)
Haley Hebert, Staff Writer • February 20, 2023

They say money can't buy love or happiness. Valentine's Day does not have to be expensive. Here are some fun activities to do with your gal pals...

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Love On the Air
Madeleine Nolan, Staff Writer • February 17, 2023

With Valentine’s Day (and Galentine’s Day) approaching, I created a playlist of songs and movies perfect for this month! This playlist lasts...

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Light as a Feather
Miriam Simpson, Staff Writer • February 27, 2023

Powerlifting is the newest sport here at the academy. It has been mentioned in Monday assemblies, but what is it really?   Powerlifting...

Signing Day
Signing Day
Erinn Aupied, Staff Writer • February 15, 2023

On February 1, three senior athletes participated in signing day and committed to three different universities. Aidan Carpenter signed to...

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Unmasking Sophomore Retreat
Ellen Awbrey, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023

On Wednesday, February 8, the sophomore class attended their annual retreat at St. John the Baptist retreat center, in Folsom. They participated...

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Freshmen Friendship
Ellen Awbrey, Staff Writer • November 14, 2022

On October 12, 2022, the Freshman class at SSA went on their annual class retreat, following a theme of deepening friendship. It took place at...