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List of 8 news stories.

LSMSA Executive Director and CEO Dr. Steve Horton Inducted Into NSU’s Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line
11/19/2024

Horton was one of six individuals inducted on Friday, Oct. 25 during a luncheon hosted by the NSU Alumni Association.
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LSMSA Selects Peter Yu ('25), of Choudrant, as 2024-2025 Student of the Year
11/5/2024

Yu's selection at the school level makes him a candidate for regional and statewide honors overseen by the Louisiana Department of Education and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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LSMSA to Host Public Ceremony Honoring Veterans on Thursday, Nov. 7 in Treen Auditorium
10/30/2024

Student-organized program will include a salute to Natchitoches resident and United States Air Force veteran, Dr. Jerry Glynn Ferguson, as well as music, an essay reading, and more.

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Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Tops National, State Rankings in 2025 Niche.com Schools Report
10/24/2024

LSMSA ranks among the top public high schools in the U.S. and Louisiana according to a new report issued in September 2024.
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Four LSMSA Students Earn “Commended” Status from 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program
10/22/2024

The prestigious annual academic competition has recognized LSMSA's Ian Leger, Wesley Maidoh, Keegan Mason, and Kyler Toms.
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Dr. Charles Jones Receives 2024 Distinguished Service Award from Louisiana Music Teachers Association
10/16/2024

The semi-annual honor was conferred during the LMTA State Conference at Centenary College of Louisiana on Thursday, Oct. 10.
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NSU and LSMSA to Host Math 4 Fun Event Celebrating 50th Birthday of Rubik's Cube on Nov. 9
10/7/2024

All regional math teachers are invited to participate. This event is sponsored by the American Institute of Mathematics as well as NSU's Stan Chadick Mathematics Enhancement Fund.
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LSMSA's Sharon Turcan Gahagan Gallery to Host "Recollection" Through Oct. 28
10/1/2024

The exhibit, which was curated by LSMSA alum Rachel Schnadelbach ('19), showcases recent works from four Southeast Louisiana women artists.

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Upcoming Events

List of 5 events.

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"Tranquility Above the Circus: A Journey from December 5, 1941"
11/6/2024 4:00 PM to 12/6/2024 6:00 PM
LSMSA's Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery will welcome "Tranquility Above the Circus: A Journey from December 5, 1941," an exhibition of work by professional artist Chestee Harrington, Nov. 6-Dec. 6, 2024. An open-to-the-public reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, 4-6 p.m.

CPT - Center for Performance & Technology - Art Gallery - T103
Nov

21

23rd Annual McGrath Math Competition
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
The LSMSA Math and Computer Science Department enthusiastically invites you to participate in the 23rd Annual McGrath Math Competition at LSMSA sponsored by the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. All activities will take place in Robert A. Alost Gymnasium and David C. Treen Auditorium. Complete details here. Register by Friday, Nov. 8.

HSB - High School Building - Treen Auditorium - 121
Nov

22

Thanksgiving Break 2024
11/22/2024 12:30 PM to 12/1/2024 3:00 PM
Thanksgiving Break runs 11/22 through 12/1. LLC reopens at 3 p.m. on 12/1.
Nov

23

LSMSAAA Tailgate: LSU vs. Vanderbilt University
12:00 PM to 6:30 PM
The LSMSA Alumni Association will host its annual tailgate party on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 12 p.m. during the Tigers' home game against Vanderbilt University. The location will be Patrick F. Taylor Hall, where the 2023 LSMSAAA Tailgate was held. Food will be catered by BRQ, which is owned by LSMSA alum Rush Ruffolo ('96). Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Guests are encouraged to BYOB or bring a shareable.

RSVP to the official Facebook event for more information and updates.

Tiger Stadium
Dec

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An Evening of Voice
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
"An Evening of Voice" spotlights the talents of LSMSA vocal music students who are enrolled in private voice classes.

CPT - Center for Performance & Technology - Recital Hall - T104

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Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is the preeminent state-supported residential high school with competitive admissions for Louisiana's high-achieving, highly-motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors. As a public school, there is no tuition to attend, and assistance from the LSMSA Foundation ensures the program is available to all qualifying students regardless of family financial need.