Natchitoches - Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) officially welcomed 134 new students during its 44th annual Matriculation Ceremony held on September 4. First-year LSMSA students from St. Martin Parish included: Parish Breaux, Ares Ivanoff, Luna Molodkin, Kailey Patin, Lillian Pommier, Ruby Thibodeaux, Gav Vargas, Rhailyn Washington. After a competitive application process, these students were invited to attend the tuition- free, state-funded residential school for high-achieving, academically motivated students.
The group of new students comprises 65 new sophomores, 68 new juniors, and 1 new senior, representing 56% of the state’s parishes. During the ceremony, new students were invited on-stage to cement their place in LSMSA’s ever-growing history by signing the matriculation book. This act publicly demonstrates their commitment to the school’s traditions, curriculum, and legacy to family, faculty, staff, alumni, and peers in attendance.
Executive Director Dr. Jason Anderson formally welcomed the new students and their families to LSMSA at the ceremony’s opening.
