Join us this Sunday, April 21st at 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1411 Jackson Avenue, for McGehee's Spring Concert featuring the Concert Choir, Ensemble, and Les Petites Chanteuses! This culminating choir performance of the year will include special send-off songs for our graduating seniors, Audrey O'Neill and Kendall Williams, and 8th grade singers moving on to upper school. Admission is free - we'd love to have you join us! 🎵
The Middle School track team triumphed at the Rory Caulfield Invitational Meet on the Northshore last Saturday. Individual winners included Dianna Alexander ‘29, Serenity Collins ‘29, Lesley Williamson ‘28, Mae Perrilliat ‘30, and Madi Marcelle ‘31. Additionally, our relay teams clinched first place in the 4 x 1, 4 x 2, and 4 x 4 events. Go Hawks! ❤️
Congratulations to our Varsity Track & Field team for winning the 10-1A district championship on Wednesday night at St. Martin's. This is the second consecutive year that McGehee has been district champs! As a team we scored 260 points with the second place school scoring 106 points.
We are proud of our Hawks!!! ❤️
#districtchampions #trackandfield #leadingwomen #mcgeheeschool
The Hawks are at St. Martin's today for the District Championships. Go Hawks! ❤️
The Varsity Tennis Team won the Regional Championship in the girls’ doubles thanks to the play from Ana King ‘25 and Florence Dupuy ‘26, who defeated Country Day 6-3, 6-3. The points gained from winning the match propelled the Hawks to victory and the McGehee Hawks are now the Regional Champions for the third consecutive year. Pictured are team members and doubles champions Ana King, Florence Dupuy and singles champion Adler Rosenthal.
Way to go Hawks! ❤️
The Hawks are at City Park today to take on the Cajuns in the Regionals, with Ana King ‘25 and Florence Dupuy ‘26 aiming to repeat as Doubles Champions. Go Hawks! ❤️
Our Varsity Tennis team had a great first day at the LHSAA Division IV Region IV Tennis Tournament. In Singles play, both Julia Mahfouz ‘26 and Adler Rosenthal ‘27 both advanced to the semi finals, with Adler winning the singles championship, with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 victory. Adler only lost 3 games all day as she dominated her competition.
All three of our doubles teams Ana King ‘25 and Florence Dupuy ‘26, Hannah Makk ‘28 and Addy Whisnant ‘26, and Grace Olinger ‘26 and Simmons Dupuy ‘28 won at least one match in the tournament. Florence and Ana will attempt to repeat as Doubles Champions again this season as they take on Country Day for the Championship tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. at City Park.
Go Hawks!! ❤️
The MS Softball team had 16 players in grades 4-7 on the roster this season and played four League Games. They worked hard practicing at least three days per week from late February to the end of March. We look forward to great things from these girls in the future! Go Hawks! ❤️
Parent and alumna Karen Blessey ‘87 hosted a wonderful spring dinner for McGehee’s Class Representatives on April 10, and our loyal alumnae enjoyed a great evening together, hearing the latest news about their alma mater from Dr. Field-Marvin.
The Hawks are in Madisonville today for the Regionals. Go Hawks! ❤️
Congratulations to Anna Accousti ‘25 who earned Honorable Mention for her sijo (a Korean poetic form that uses syllables on certain lines). The creative writing class entered the Sejong Cultural Society writing contest and Anna’s award was in the pre-college division, selected from 1,185 entries submitted from across the USA and Canada.
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #SejongCulturalSociety #writingcontest
The Hawks are at Butch Duhe Park today for the first round of the Playoffs to take on the Cougars. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
Tickets are available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/LA19981 or at the link in bio.
Varsity Tennis will compete in Regionals Monday and Tuesday in Madisonville. Qualifiers will advance to the State Tennis Tournament in Monroe in two weeks to defend our State Championship. McGehee had an exciting day in tennis on last Tuesday, winning 3 of their 4 matches. McGehee will defend their Regional Title on Monday and Tuesday of next week, then defend their State Title the following Monday and Tuesday. Go Hawks!
Varsity Softball finished the regular season with 13 wins in 17 games. Our Hawks will host a playoff game for the first time since 2005. (Only top seeds host playoff games.) The Hawks will play Cedar Creek School (Ruston, LA) on Saturday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m. The game will take place at Butch Duhe Park (1710 10th Street, Kenner, LA 70062)
On Tuesday, the Hawks recognized senior Kendall Williams for her 6th year of playing on the varsity softball team—her skill and leadership will most certainly be missed!
As a conclusion to their Zero Waste unit, Senior Environmental Science students walked to Vintage Green Review, a zero waste supply and refill store located at 3530 Magazine Street, where students browsed through a vast array of products and witnessed how they can be minimally packaged as well as packaged without plastic. Owner Sarah Andert also shared her experience and entrepreneurial journey of opening the store.
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #environmentalscience #vintagegreenreview #zerowaste
Congratulations to all our students who earned their places to compete at the State Literary Rally. We are proud of all of these girls who represented their school with their academic acumen.
Sam Scalise '26, Algebra II, 2nd Place
Simmons Dupuy '28, French I, 1st Place
Ceci Breaux '28, French II, 1st Place
Cameron Caballero, French III, 1st Place
Ellen Anne Sumich '26, Psychology, 2nd Place
Lily Baptiste '27, Spanish II, 1st Place
Sara Gagnon, Spanish III, 2nd Place
#leadingwomen #stateliteraryrally #academics #mcgeheeschool
The Hawks are at Archbishop Chapelle today to take on the Saints and the Chipmunks. 🎾 Go Hawks! ❤️
Despite the cloudy skies, McGehee girls made the most of it, catching glimpses of the eclipse and tuning into live streams for an unforgettable experience! ☀️🌑
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #solareclipse2024
The Hawks are at Carrollton Baseball and Softball Complex today to take on the Bulldogs. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
Tickets are available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/LA19981 or at the link in bio.
Middle School golfer Jane Allen ‘30, representing at a meet earlier this season. ⛳️❤️
The Hawks are at Southern University in Baton Rouge today. Go Hawks! ❤️
Pre-K girls visited Sugar Roots Farm, learning about sustainability and enjoying interactions with farm animals like horses, cows, pigs, and chickens. They giggled while feeding chickens and were amazed by the pigs’ tricks. This excursion prepared them for their upcoming Pre-K play, “How Does Your Garden Groove,” on April 18th, ending with a picnic under the farm’s big red barn. 🐷🐔🐮🐰
#mcgeheeschool #sugarrootsfarm #prekpicnic
Stilt walkers, roaming magicians, and delicious food from Saffron NOLA set the stage for this year’s Spring Gala, “Let the Magic Move You.” The Magic Mirror Box stole the show with its enchanting lighting and music. The evening began with a patron party at Camille Patti and Gregor Fox’s (Scarlett ‘24) beautiful home, chaired by Olivia Rosenthal and Rachel Taravella, before moving to McGehee. Many thanks to gala co-chairs Kim O’Brien, Kate Grace Bauer, and Martine Chaisson Linares, and to Parents’ League President Annie Thibodeaux for their efforts. Little Gate and McGehee parents enjoyed a magical evening.
Who needs Jazz Fest when you can enjoy the 3rd Grade’s cross-curricular Open Gates to Louisiana performance? This project integrated social studies, music, French, and art, showcasing the girls’ comprehensive understanding of our state. From cuisine to climate, they covered it all, creating brochures and artwork inspired by Louisiana artists. In French, they explored Cajun culture, and in music, they delved into Louisiana music styles. 🎶
#mcgeheeschool #opengates #jazzfest #louisianamusic
On March 22nd, we commemorated our founder, Louise Schaumburg McGehee, and her enduring vision for McGehee’s mission. The Founder’s Day Assembly celebrated our school’s past, present, and future, honoring alumnae, faculty, and students. We heard from our 50-year speaker, Pamela O’Brien ‘74, and acknowledged Distinguished Alumnae Award recipients Suzanne Faris ‘84 and Anne Balart Michaels ‘94. We proudly named our new Citizenship Girls: seniors Addie Jaynes, Gabby Johnson, Isabelle Merlin; juniors Josie Leyens, Amelie Westfall; sophomore Florence Dupuy. Senior Estelle LeGardeur received the Jane Pharr Gage ‘28 Community Service Award. As tradition dictates, legacy seniors Kendall Joseph, Isabelle Merlin, Anna Schmidt, and Gabriella White cut the Founder’s Day cake. Despite unforeseen circumstances, our 10-year speaker, Remy Rendeiro ‘14, was unable to join us due to illness. Happy Birthday, Miss McGehee! ❤️
100+ cypress trees were planted by our dedicated seniors to revitalize the wetlands! Witness the impact of our Environmental Science class in restoring nature’s balance. #WetlandsRevival #StudentInitiative #servicelearning
The Hawks are at Carrollton Baseball and Softball Complex today to take on the Saints. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
Tickets are available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/LA19981 or at the link in bio.
The Chemistry II class collaborated with Tulane’s Chemistry Department for a hands-on organic chemistry lab. Students extracted and analyzed caffeine from various sources, including tea, coffee, and the energy drink Celsius. They perfected techniques with separatory funnels and a rotovap to isolate caffeine samples, measuring mass and melting points for purity assessment. Paired with Tulane undergraduates, students also discussed science majors and post-graduation plans, enhancing their laboratory and research experiences through this ongoing partnership.
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #tulanechemistry #chemistryII #womeninsteam
The Hawks are at West St. John High School today to take on the Rams. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
We are beyond thrilled to welcome our new families and especially the newest members of our wonderful community—congratulations to our new Pre-K and K girls in the Classes of 2037 and 2038. You wear your McGehee Supergirl capes and swag well!
#mcgeheeschool #classof2037 #classof2038 #leadingwomen #mcgeheegirls
The Hawks are at Archbishop Chapelle today to take on the Chipmunks. 🎾 Go Hawks! ❤️
The Hawks are at Carrollton Baseball and Softball Complex today to take on the Rebels. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
Tickets are available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/LA19981 or at the link in bio.
The Hawks are at Carrollton Baseball and Softball Complex today to take on the Rebels. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
Tickets are available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/LA19981 or at the link in bio.
To kickoff the senior history research project, the Class of 2024, Ms. Fallon, Mr. McLetchie and Ms. Forcier spent the day at the Loyola University Library. Professor Adam Beauchamp of Loyola introduced them to search strategies and the resources a college library has to offer.
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #loyolauniversity #researchproject
Our Varsity Indoor Track & Field, Soccer, and Basketball teams gathered in the Student Center last week to celebrate their successful seasons.
Indoor Track & Field Award Recipients: MVP- Kali Magana ‘24, Leadership Award- Anna Accousti ‘25, Coaches Award- Lesley Williamson ‘28
Soccer Academic All-State: Kendall Joseph ‘24, Harper Montgomery ‘24, and Anna Schmidt ‘24 Soccer Award Recipients: Iron Horse Award- Kendall Joseph ‘24, Coaches Award- Anna Schmidt ‘24, Career Most Improved Player- Elizabeth Engelhardt ‘24, Career Most Improved Player- Harper Montgomery ‘24, Season’s Most Improved Player- Madeleine Phillips ‘24
Basketball Academic All-State: Gabrielle Johnson ‘24, Holly Layman ‘24, Ava Leonard-Adams ‘24, and Kendall Williams ‘24
Basketball Award Recipients: MVP- Maliah McKenna ‘25, Defensive Player of the Year- Indiaah Grant ‘26, Most, Improved Player- Kendall Williams ‘24, Newcomer of the Year- Kylie Buford ‘27
Recently, KA students wrapped up their studies on their city, state, and country, hosting City Councilwoman Lesli Harris as a guest speaker. She shared her inspiring journey, stressing the value of hard work in achieving success. Encouraging the girls to focus on their studies, she recounted her path to becoming a lawyer and eventually winning office, driven by a desire to serve her beloved city.
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #kindergartenstudies
Congratulations to our student-athlete who was selected to the Soccer Division 4, All-State Team. ⚽️🤩❤️ Go Hawks! Big congratulations to sophomore Gianna Harris on this honor and accomplishment.
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #soccerallstate
Zoe Niemann '28, alongside classmate Delany Adekunle '28, practiced and competed under the guidance of volunteer parent coach Renee Niemann and faculty liaison Gillian Knight for Academic Games tournaments. Zoe's dedication paid off, earning her a spot among Louisiana's top twenty qualifiers for the National Academic Games Championship in Atlanta this April. Facing 800-1000 students nationwide, Zoe will engage in four challenging games: Propaganda, Presidents, Equations, and On-Sets, testing her skills in mathematics, language arts, and social studies. Best of luck to Zoe at Nationals!
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #academicgameschampionship #AGLOA
The Hawks are at Carrollton Baseball and Softball Complex today to take on the Gators. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
Tickets are available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/LA19981 or at the link in bio.
McGehee’s Mock Trial team recently competed in the Louisiana State Bar Association Region 4 High School Mock Trial Competition at the Gretna Courthouse. McGehee’s team competed against teams from around the region in three rounds, finishing in second place to Jesuit in the final round. Both McGehee and Jesuit will now move on to the state round on March 23 in Baton Rouge. McGehee’s Mock Trial team includes Senior Ava Leonard-Adams; Juniors Ava Danos, Elyana Espinoza, Josie Leyens, and Emery Reymond; and Sophomore Tess Burleigh. The team is coached by History teacher Dr. Kristin Tassin, and lawyer volunteer and McGehee parent Bradley Phillips. Congratulations to these hard working students and their coaches.
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #mocktrial #highschoolmocktrial
The Hawks are at Carrollton Baseball and Softball Complex today to take on the Pioneers. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
Tickets are available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/LA19981 or at the link in bio.
The Hawks are at Carrollton Baseball and Softball Complex today to take on the Greenies. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
Tickets are available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/LA19981 or at the link in bio.
The Hawks are at Audubon today to take on the Greenies. 🎾 Go Hawks! ❤️
Varsity Softball defeated Country Day, 11-9 at the JPRD Softball complex Thursday afternoon. The Hawks improved to 8-1 on the season handing the Cajuns their First loss. Hawk Yeah!
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The Hawks are at JPRD Softball Complex today to take on the Cajuns. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
When McGehee girls step into the spotlight, magic happens-check out the power and passion of our leading women in this year’s flawless production of SIX. From the first note to the final bow, they absolutely rocked the stage! 🎵✨#performingarts #SIXTheMusical #LeadingWomen
The Hawks are at Ben Franklin High School today to take on the Falcons. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
The Hawks are at City Park Tennis Center today to take on the Cajuns. 🎾 Go Hawks! ❤️
8th graders at McGehee are tackling neonatal thermoregulation by designing portable incubators, applying engineering skills 🛠️. They’re using principles of heat transfer, phase change plateaus, and more to create prototypes. After testing and refining, they can submit proposals to Dr. Meghan Howell (Parent of Ella ‘28) at Tulane University for grant-funding simulation and clinical testing opportunities.
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #womeninstem #STEAM
Congratulations to Kendall Joseph '24 for being selected to represent McGehee to compete in the Louisiana High School Soccer Coaches' Association All Star Game which took place March 2nd at Mandeville High School.
The Hawks got their first team win of the season on Wednesday by winning 4 of 5 sets against Ben Franklin. Adler Rosenthal ‘26 won her singles match in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4. Hannah Makk ‘28 won her singles match with a 10 point tiebreaker, with a final score of 6-4, 4-6, 10-8. Ana King ‘25 and Florence Dupuy ‘26 won their doubles match in straight sets, 6-2, 6-0. Grace Olinger ‘26 and Scarlett Lee ‘28 won their match in another 10 point tiebreaker, with a final score of 6-3, 3-6, 10-7. Way to go Hawks!
Come check out our matches this week. Today’s match was against Ursuline and Wednesday’s will be against Country Day. Both matches will be played at City Park at 4 p.m.
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #tenniswin #varsitytennis #gohawks
The Hawks are at City Park Tennis Center today to take on the Lions. 🎾 Go Hawks! ❤️
The Hawks are at Edna Karr High School today to take on the Cougars. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
The Hawks are in Baton Rouge today at Catholic High for the Pete Boudreaux Invitational. Go Hawks! ❤️
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The Hawks are at City Park Tennis Center today to take on the Falcons. 🎾 Go Hawks! ❤️
The Hawks are at Ursuline Academy today to take on the Lions. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
Calling all McGehee Alumnae! Join us for the Alumnae Reunion Reception on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Followed by the Parents' League Spring Gala from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Read more about the reunion and purchase tickets online at bit.ly/mcgreunion2024
Congratulations to all our students who qualified to participate in the State Literary Rally. We are so proud of these girls and sending them the best of luck in the State Literary Rally March 23rd. ❤️
Pre-Calculus: Addison Dodson '25, Algebra I: Laurel Paine '28, Algebra II: Sam Scalise '26, Biology I: Jordyn Virgil '27, Chemistry: Elyana Espinoza '25, English II: Zoey Bergeron '26, English III: Josie Leyens '25, French I: Simmons Dupuy '28, French II: Ceci Breaux '28, French III: Cameron Caballero '26, Physics: Sophie Jaynes '26, Psychology: Ellen Anne Sumich '26, Spanish I: Hannah Makk '28, Spanish II: Lily Baptiste '27, Spanish III: Sara Gagnon '26, and Spanish IV: Jill Andrews '25
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #stateliteraryrally
The Hawks are at Carrollton Baseball and Softball Complex today to take on the �Yellow Jackets. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
Tickets are available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/LA19981 or at the link in bio.
Congratulations to our student-athletes who were selected to the District 10-1A All-District Basketball Team!
1st Team: Maliah McKenna ‘25
2nd Team: Indiaah Grant ‘26
Honorable Mention: Kylie Buford ‘27 and Amelie Westfall ‘25
Jordyn Virgil '27 received exciting news when she learned she'd been recognized for superior academic achievement by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). This esteemed society honors top scholars who show outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. Claes Nobel, NSHSS Co-Founder and a member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, praised Jordyn's hard work and commitment. Jordyn is now a lifetime member of a community of scholars—a community that represents our very best hope for the future. Congratulations, Jordyn! ❤️
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #NHSHH #NationalSocietyofHighSchoolScholars
Don’t miss this year’s Upper School Musical, SIX: TEEN EDITION! Performances March 7th, 8th and 9th at 7pm. Tickets available at showtix4u.com or cash only at the door.
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. SIX: TEEN EDITION is a full-length adaptation of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ international phenomenon SIX, modified for performance by teen actors. This production is recommended for a PG-13 audience.
Last week, three of our talented singers represented McGehee at the Southern Regional Conference for the American Choral Directors Association in Louisville, KY. Macy Harris ‘25, Miriam Kennedy ‘28, and Amalia Dalili ‘31 were selected from thousands to sing in the Regional Honor Choirs under the direction of esteemed conductors Dr. Andrea Ramsey, Dr. Derrick Fox, and Dr. Kristina MacMullen. They excelled in the professional choral setting and delivered a stellar performance at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. We’re immensely proud of their national representation and hard work!❤️
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #ACDARegionalChoir #ACDA #AmericanChoralDirectorsAssociation
Upper School students were inducted into the National Beta Club Society on February 28th by faculty sponsor Scott McLetchie. Founded in 1934 to recognize high academic achievement, membership is awarded to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a GPA of 3.3 or higher and exemplary character.
Congratulations to the following new Beta Club inductees:
Sophomores: Ainsley Ancira, Campbell Banta, Zoey Bergeron, Tess Burleigh, Cameron Caballero, Florence Dupuy, Sara Gagnon, Mary Ruth Gardner, Sophie Jaynes, Sylvie Kahn, Julia Mahfouz, Vivian Maruri, Livie Montgomery, Grace Olinger, Madeleine Phillips, Meigs Pullen, Evie Rome, Sam Scalise, Ellen Anne Sumich
Seniors: Anna Kidd
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #nationalbetaclubsociety
The Hawks are at Carrollton Baseball and Softball Complex today to take on the Fighting Eagles. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
Tickets are available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/LA19981 or at the link in bio.
In the First Grade’s Wednesday Performance, ancient Greek gods and goddesses like Hera, Medusa, Pegasus, Hephaestus, and Aphrodite were showcased. Each student researched a deity or hero, using books and stories from both class and the McGehee library. They constructed a story web to organize their findings and illustrated matching details. In STEAM class, they crafted 3D masks from cardstock. The Class of 2035 impressively presented their mythological knowledge and performed songs for parents.
The Hawks are at East Jefferson High School today to take on the Warriors. 🥎 Go Hawks! ❤️
This year’s 8th Grade Mother Daughter Luncheon included a delicious luncheon, poetry and a special performance at the event’s conclusion when the Class of 2028 sang a mashup of songs for their moms and in turn, the moms performed for the girls. There was bonding, a few misty eyes, laughter and lots of confetti. 🎉❤️
#motherdaughterbonding #mcgheegirls #leadingwomen
Bingo Night is in the books! We had a terrific crowd on Friday night. 🤩 McGehee girls and their families gathered for pizza, popcorn, prizes and BINGO, and some serious family fun. 🍕🍿With “celebrity” Bingo callers, seniors Addie Jaynes and Isabelle Merlin, as well as several awesome faculty members, the evening was a tremendous hit for all.
#bingonight #mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen
McGehee had an outstanding performance at the LHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Meet, securing a remarkable 4th place among Division 2 schools. Leading the charge was Kali Magana '24, claiming the State Champion title in the 800M run and breaking the D2 indoor record. Not stopping there, our formidable 4 x 4 team, with Kali Magana '24, Nadia Jones '24, Laila Brandon '29, and Anna Accousti '25, stormed to third place, breaking yet another school record. Adding to the triumphs, our 4 x 8 squad achieved a commendable fourth place, led by Adler Rosenthal '27, Mary Claire Leckert '28, Virginia Lovell '28, and Anna Accousti '25. Nadia Jones '24 blazed a trail in the 400, securing a stellar 5th place with a significant personal best.
Join us for an evening of family fun at McGehee Family Bingo Night on Friday, February 23rd! ❤️ Purchase tickets online at bit.ly/mcgbingo24 or the link in bio. The deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, February 21 at 3 p.m. No tickets will be available at the door. Please purchase online in advance.
Admission covers 2 bingo cards, pizza, and drinks. Preorder wine online. Snacks available at the event. Extra bingo cards can be purchased online. See you there!
The Hawks are traveling to Morgan City to take on the Eagles in the second round of the LHSAA State Basketball Tournament. Tipoff is at 6pm. Go Hawks! 🏀❤️
Congratulations to Kali Magana ‘24, the 2024 LHSAA Division II 800M Indoor Track & Field State Champion, who also broke the Division II state record in the process.
The Hawks are at LSU today for the LHSAA High School Championships. Go Hawks! ❤️
The Varsity Basketball team won the Bi-District round of the LHSAA Division IV State Basketball Playoffs! The Hawks defeated Ascension Christian 43-27 and will now move on to the Regional Round early next week. Go Hawks! ❤️
McGehee and Little Gate had a delightful surprise Thursday! Marin Trepagnier ‘20, a McGehee alumna and this year’s Queen of Caliphs of Cairo, paid a visit to her alma mater, showing the students her crown and offering insights into her role as queen.
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #caliphsofcairo #mardigras
On Tuesday night, the Varsity Basketball team honored its seniors: Gabby Johnson, Holly Layman, Ava Leonard-Adams, Audrey O’Neill, and Kendall Williams. Congratulations to these five outstanding leaders for their dedication to the team and leadership for our underclassmen. ❤️
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #seniornight #classof2024
The Pre-K and K Parade never disappoints, this year’s crew had a blast! 🤩
A parade like no other, McGehee’s annual Pre-K and K parade took off on campus Wednesday morning without float breakdowns or band delays, much to the great delight of parents and students. This parade is always a great way to get in the Mardi Gras spirit at McGehee! 💜💚💛
#McGeheeMagic #MardiGrasSpirit #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen
Congratulations to the Middle School Mardi Gras Court! 💜💚💛
Maeve O’Brien - 8th Grade Middle School Mardi Gras Queen!
Lucy Boudreaux - 7th Grade Maid of Service
Simone Keel - 6th Grade Maid of Integrity
Philly Sherman - 5th Grade Maid of Friendship
Today on National Signing Day, Kali Magana ‘24 was front and center as she officially signed her intent to join the Track & Field team at the University of Houston, led by Coach Carl Lewis. It was a proud moment for McGehee as Kali, amidst many offers from various colleges, opted for the Cougars, securing a full scholarship covering tuition, room and board, and meals. We are so proud of you, Kali! ❤️
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #universityofhouston #nationalsigningday #signingday #trackandfield
The Hawks are at Country Day today to take on the Cajuns. Go Hawks! 🏀❤️
The Hawks are in Slidell today to take on the Jaguars in the Regional round of the LHSAA Division IV State Soccer Playoffs! ⚽️ Go Hawks! 🙌
Kick off is at 5:00PM.
Our Pre-K Ladybugs had a Mardi Gras themed adventure last week with a trip to the Louisiana Children’s Museum where they ate at the Acorn Cafe, made king cakes, edible Mardi Gras beads, and enjoyed Mardi Gras pizza. And what a New Orleans finish—a second line! 🤩
#PreK #mcgeheegirls #leadingwomen #lcm #childrensmuseum
Kindergarten students enjoyed a field trip to the Rex Den, where they toured and were able to check out all the floats, riders’ costumes, and lots of historical artifacts, dating back from the 1890s. The girls had a great time and are full-on Mardi Gras spirit. 💜💚💛
#mardigras #carnival #mcgeheegirls #leadingwomen
The Hawks are at City Park Tennis Center today to take on the Cubs. 🎾 Go Hawks! ❤️
The Hawks are at home today to take on the Gators for Senior Night. Go Hawks! 🏀❤️
Tickets are available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/LA19981 or at the link in bio.
Our Varsity Cross Country and Swimming teams gathered in the Student Center this past Tuesday to celebrate their successful seasons. Thanks XC Coaches Kevin Waters and Elle Boyd and Swimming Coach Jarlyn Johnson for their leadership and time. ❤️
Scarlett Fox ‘24 and Anna Schmidt ‘24 were recognized as LHSAA Academic All-State Scholars. This distinction is presented to Seniors who have competed in their respective Varsity Sport for two or more years while maintaining at least a 3.50 GPA throughout their high school tenure.
Cross Country Award recipients: MVP-Mary Clare Leckert ‘28, Leadership Award- Anna Schmidt ‘24, Most Improved-Anna Accousti ‘25
Swimming Award recipients: MVP-Allie Ware ‘28, Leadership Award-Tess Edwards ‘25, Most Improved-Elyana Espinoza ‘25
On Friday, we had an amazing Spirit Day at McGehee, a beloved school tradition since 1917. It was a day full of energy, friendly competition, and lots of bonding. Our students from different divisions came together for an exciting day of activities and all had a blast as they cheered each other on. The McGehee spirit is loud and proud! 🤩
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #mcgeheegirls #spiritday #bonding
We were thrilled to host and honor members of The Society of 1912 on campus at a luncheon on January 26. The Society of 1912 includes members of the McGehee community who have included the school in their estate plans. Legacy gifts are the most important of all to schools such as ours, helping to grow our endowment and secure the next 100 years at McGehee. Members are from all parts of our school family – alumnae, parents, past parents, board and former board, grandparents and current and past faculty. Contact Kathleen Banta at [email protected] or 504-274-4917 for more information about becoming a member of the Society of 1912.
Senior Kali Magana broke the 800 meter record at LSU’s High School Last Qualifer Meet yesterday with a time 2.16.69. This McGehee Leading Woman is unstoppable and set the record across all classifications with the state’s leading time! Congrats Kali!!! Go Hawks! ❤️
#mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen #runlikethewind #indoortrack
The Hawks won their first game against SKDP 53-16 and are advancing to the Championship in the District Tournament! The Hawks play again at 5 p.m. at St. Martin’s.
The Hawks are at LSU today for the LSU High School Last Chance Qualifier. Go Hawks! ❤️
The Hawks are at St. Martin’s today for the District Championship! 🏀 The first game is at 11:00 a.m. and if we win we will play in the championship game at 5:00 p.m. Go Hawks! ❤️
The 4th Grade’s Women in History project at McGehee is an amazing accomplishment, reflecting the girls’ dedication as future #leadingwomen in the Class of 2032. The project involved extensive research, book writing, and presentations on influential women from history. Each student presented their chosen character in costume, engaging the audience in character guessing.