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The Nest
  • May 2 - Farewell Assembly
  • May 5 - Awards Ceremony and May Crowning
  • May 9 - Senior Breakfast, Awards Convocation
  • May 10 - Graduation
  • May 15 - Junior Leadership Day, Ring Mass
  • May 20-23 - Final Exams
Raquel's 25 Reasons to Love Life
Raquel’s 25 Reasons to Love Life
Catholic Youth Leadership Award
Catholic Youth Leadership Award
Praying in Pink
Praying in Pink
Alum of the Year Marcelle Delaune hugs her former teacher, Patrice Cedor, recipient of the Marguerite Celestin Award
Feast Day Mass/Legacy Pinning/Alum of the Year
Msgr. Frank prepares to share the Eucharist
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Photo by: Yearbook
Unmasking Sophomore Retreat
Photo credit: Yearbook
Freshmen Friendship
Two More Collegiate Signings
Two More Collegiate Signings
The 2024-2025 SSA Bowling Team Image Credit: Peter Bertucci
This is How the Bowling Doves Roll
From left to right: Maggie Kane '28, Sophia Grace Thompson '25, Emily Chalona '25, Emily May '25, Gabby Goodman '29, Avery Showalter '27, Abbey Hartdegen '28, Grace Hartdegen '26, Juliet Gaffney '26 (picture by ssacovdove1903)
Doves of Steel: Cementing their Legacy
Signing for Success
Signing for Success
Soccer Senior Night
Soccer Senior Night
Two More Collegiate Signings
Two More Collegiate Signings
The 2024-2025 SSA Bowling Team Image Credit: Peter Bertucci
This is How the Bowling Doves Roll
From left to right: Maggie Kane '28, Sophia Grace Thompson '25, Emily Chalona '25, Emily May '25, Gabby Goodman '29, Avery Showalter '27, Abbey Hartdegen '28, Grace Hartdegen '26, Juliet Gaffney '26 (picture by ssacovdove1903)
Doves of Steel: Cementing their Legacy
Signing for Success
Signing for Success
Goodbye to SSA Soccer
Goodbye to SSA Soccer
Spilling My Study Secrets
Spilling My Study Secrets
wax candle with burning wick and smoke, isolated on a black background
Igniting the Spark
Image by Psycom.net
The Art of Procrastination
Tips for Tackling Your Senior Year
Tips for Tackling Your Senior Year
Crawling to the Finish Line – My Studying Tips
Crawling to the Finish Line – My Studying Tips
Episode #4 - Advice from Senior Doves
Episode #4 – Advice from Senior Doves
Healthy and Helpful Must do's
Healthy and Helpful Must do’s
New Year, Same You -- 20 New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
New Year, Same You — 20 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Happy Valentines Day to Me
Surviving Being Single During Valentine’s
The Path to Joy
The Path to Joy
A Sister's Farewell
A Sister’s Farewell
Raquel's 25 Reasons to Love Life
Raquel’s 25 Reasons to Love Life
Catholic Youth Leadership Award
Catholic Youth Leadership Award
Champion for Children
Champion for Children
Pretty in Pink! and Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Green...
Pretty in Pink! and Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Green…
Spotless for Spring!
Spotless for Spring!
SSA SNOW DAY
SSA SNOW DAY
(Image Credit: Britannica)
Thanksgiving
Warm Weather Playlist
Warm Weather Playlist
Summer Fun
Summer Fun
Spilling My Guts about the GUTS World Tour
Spilling My Guts about the GUTS World Tour
Unwrapping Christmas Currents and Classics: Must-Watch Movies for the Holidays
Unwrapping Christmas Currents and Classics: Must-Watch Movies for the Holidays
Come on Barbie, Let's Review
Come on Barbie, Let’s Review
The Album that Broke the Internet
The Album that Broke the Internet
Halloween or Nah?
Halloween or Nah?
May 2024 Final Podcast
May 2024 Final Podcast
Challenge Vlog
Challenge Vlog
Episode #4 - Advice from Senior Doves
Episode #4 – Advice from Senior Doves
A Mardi Gras Day in the Life of the Golden Blues
A Mardi Gras Day in the Life of the Golden Blues
Flock Talk, Episode 2
Flock Talk, Episode 2
A Day in the Life of a Mardi Gras Princess
A Day in the Life of a Mardi Gras Princess
Challenge Vlog
Challenge Vlog
2023 St. Paul's Homecoming Court
Behind Homecoming Royalty
8th grade awarded the spirit stick at the end of the pep rally.
8th Grade Rallies The Spirit Stick
Dance the Night Away
Dance the Night Away
Congrats to the Royalettes for winning three top awards at the state meet last weekend!
SSA Royalettes Win STATE!
Photos by: Eliana Candebat
Happy New Semester, SSA!!
Throw Me Something, Doves!
Throw Me Something, Doves!
Raise Your Hand and Wave Goodbye
Raise Your Hand and Wave Goodbye
Merry Midterms!
Merry Midterms!
A Day in the Life of a Mardi Gras Princess
A Day in the Life of a Mardi Gras Princess
Mrs. Yvette working during her early days at SSA in 1994, in the office where Mrs. Pettavino currently works.
A Grey House Goodbye
Mrs. Pettavino performing a dance with her coworkers at SSA's Senior Retreat in 2006. She says this is one of her favorite memories from her time at SSA.
More than a Counselor
SSA Royalty
SSA Royalty
The World is Your Classroom
The World is Your Classroom

The Nest

The Nest
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Melia Piediscalzo, Staff Editor

Hey everyone! My name is Melia Piediscalzo and I am a senior at SSA this year. I am also proud to be Co-Captain of Golden Blues for SPS. I am so excited to be a part of the publishing of The Nest and cannot wait to learn more.

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SSA Royalty

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SSA SNOW DAY

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The Power of Participating in Voting

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Today is a Great Day to Save Lives

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Classy not Flashy

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No Need for a Gift Receipt: The Best Gifts for 2023

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