The Mary Louis Academy

What a crowd!

Check out our student leader volunteers, who will support with our annual Freshwomen Orientation tomorrow, Thursday, August 29th starting at 8:00 am, here on campus.

Just another example of the strong community and service-oriented spirit of our Mary Louis Hilltoppers. 🐧💛💙

Interested in joining this robust and empowering community of women?
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Go to https://forms.rediker.com/tmla to submit an inquiry form… or jump the line and go straight to registration! We are still enrolling for Grades 9 - 11!

Can’t wait to meet the future Class of ‘28 tomorrow! 🎓

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¡Qué multitud!

Eche un vistazo a nuestros líderes estudiantiles voluntarios, quienes apoyarán con nuestra Orientación anual para mujeres de primer año mañana, jueves 29 de agosto, a partir de las 8:00 am aquí en el campus.

Otro ejemplo más del fuerte espíritu comunitario y orientado al servicio de nuestros Mary Louis Hilltoppers. 🐧💛💙

¿Está interesado en unirse a esta comunidad de mujeres sólida y empoderadora?
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Vaya a https://forms.rediker.com/tmla para enviar un formulario de consulta... ¡o salte la fila y vaya directamente al registro! ¡Todavía estamos inscribiéndonos para los grados 9 - 11!

¡No puedo esperar a conocer a la futura Clase del 28 mañana! 🎓

🐾🦴 Today is National Dog Day, with representation by TMLA’s unofficial mascot, ’s Dog Sam! 🐶🐾

Share a pic of your pup via Instagram direct message with the following information in order to be featured on our stories for all of TMLA’s community to see!

1. Dog’s name
2. Owner’s/student’s name
3. Your graduating class

And that’s a wrap - today marked our FIRST EVER annual “Fast Track Admissions Day!” 🎬

Today President Angiolillo (aka, Miss A) and Director of Admissions, Ms. Cunniff, welcomed new families who will join 88 years of Hilltopper history - we are so excited to see how their students’ stories unfold within our community.

Special shout out to the FANTASTIC Gaby (c/o ‘25) who volunteered and took our new families on tours of our beautiful, vintage campus.

Until next time! 💙💛🐧

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Y eso es todo: hoy se celebró nuestro PRIMER “Día de Admisiones por Vía Rápida” anual. 🎬

Hoy, el presidente Angiolillo (también conocido como Miss A) y la directora de admisiones, la Sra. Cunniff, dieron la bienvenida a nuevas familias que se unirán a 88 años de historia de Hilltopper; estamos muy emocionados de ver cómo se desarrollan las historias de sus estudiantes dentro de nuestra comunidad.

Un agradecimiento especial a la FANTÁSTICA Gaby (c/o ‘25) que se ofreció como voluntaria y llevó a nuestras nuevas familias a recorrer nuestro hermoso y antiguo campus.

¡Hasta la próxima! 💙💛🐧

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Be sure to check your email for important information about upcoming orientation days! ⁣⁣⠀
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We cannot wait to welcome you to campus: ⁣⁣⠀
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🔵 Freshwomen Orientation: Aug. 29⁣⁣⠀
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🔵 Freshwomen Mock A Day: Sept. 4⁣⁣⠀
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🔵 Sophomore Orientation: Sept. 5⁣⁣⠀
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🔵 Junior & Senior Orientation: September 6⁣⁣⠀
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💛 First Day of Classes: Sept. 9⁣⁣⠀
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📢 Join TMLA for our FIRST. EVER. "Fast Track Admissions Day" on Friday, 8/23/24 between 9 am - 3 pm, here on campus at 176-21 Wexford Terrace (enter on Wexford Terrace) 🏫 !

Who is this event for ❓
⭐ Students between grades 9 - 11 for a School Year 2024 - 2025 start date
⭐ Students grades 9 - 11, who missed the original application deadline, or recently learned about what an amazing opportunity it is to attend TMLA
⭐ Transfer students grades 10 - 11, who want to excel in a supportive but rigorous, all-girls, Catholic environment

How does it work ❓
✔️ Students must be accompanied by their parent or guardian
✔️ Guardians must provide printed or e-mailed ([email protected], addressed to Director of Admissions, Ms. Cunniff) records of the student's academics, i.e. standardized test scores, last report card, transcripts, etc.
✔️ The Admissions Committee will review the student's records and recommend next steps
✔️ Guardians will pay the $500 deposit for new students via cash, check or credit card
.. and, if you don't want to wait until 8/23, you can register RIGHT NOW! Click the link in our bio (also on the flyer) to take you directly to our application portal by following these instructions 📜 :

1️⃣ Create an account in the portal
2️⃣ Complete a REGISTRATION (not Inquiry) form
3️⃣ E-mail any available standardized test scores, last report card, and/or transcripts to [email protected]
4️⃣ Once you receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your transcripts and next steps, you may finalized your application by submitting a $500 deposit

That's it! You're now enrolled at TMLA and officially a Hilltopper 🐧 Can't wait to see you all next Friday, 8/23! 💛 💙

Have you seen the new signs on campus? 👀🪧 Just the latest editions to this summer’s TMLA glow-up 💅- can’t wait for our Hilltoppers to see what’s new on campus for School Year 2024-2025! 🩵🐧

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Announcing the appointment of 𝐌𝐬. 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐡𝐲, TMLA Class of 1989, as the new principal of The Mary Louis Academy! ⁣⁣⠀
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Ms. Murphy is a distinguished career educator having served the TMLA community as teacher, dean and chairwoman over the past 25 years. ⁣⁣⠀
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Over 88 years, TMLA has set the bar for all girls’ education. Ms. Murphy and TMLA President Miss Angiolillo are excited to continue the TMLA tradition of excellence. ⁣⁣⠀
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TMLA is proud to announce our very own Mrs. Christina Falsone as the new Athletic Director, effective immediately.

Athletic Director Falsone played Division II softball at Dowling College, served as a Graduate Assistant at Dowling in 2006, led as the Varsity Softball Assistant Coach from 2008-2013 at St. John the Baptist, and transitioned to Head Varsity Coach in 2013 for six seasons.

We are very excited for Mrs. Falsone to partner with Assistant Athletic Director Bill Gandolfi, Dr. Ike, Coach Aja, and the Mary Louis coaches.

Give Mrs. Falsone some love in the comments section - congrats, Mrs. Falsone!

Congratulations to Grazia Mazza '24, who received the La Bella Lingua Award earlier this month. This award from the New York State Commission for Social Justice and the Sons and Daughters of Italy provides a scholarship to students of Italian heritage excelling in Italian language courses.

Pictured are members of Grazia’s family and her Italian teacher, Mrs. Liotopoulos, who were in attendance as Grazia received her award.

**Join the Hilltoppers for a week of Engineering!**

Ignite your curiosity, empower your future! Calling all young women in Grades 7-9 to join our hands-on Women and Engineering Week at TMLA. Explore the exciting world of engineering through creative design projects and discover the limitless possibilities of an engineering career. Don't miss this unique opportunity to inspire, innovate, and engineer your path to success! Register at the link below! 🔧💡👩‍🔬

https://www.tmla.org/apps/pages/summerengineering

The Sr. Joan Killen Award honors those graduates who have gone above and beyond the required service hours necessary for graduation. The honor is named after our own Sr. Joan Killen, who has been a Sister of St. Joseph for 64 years. Sr. Joan has devoted her life to so many ministries. Her faith has been an inspiration to all those who have been around her.

The Sr. Joan Killen Honor holds a very special place in our hearts. It is an award that reflects who we have been, who we currently are, and who we will strive to be in the future. The Mary Louis Academy is blessed to have our students committed to living out their faith. Their service has been life-changing to others as well as themselves.

This year’s recipients have served their communities in exceptional ways and with a generous spirit. Congratulations to the recipients of the Sr. Joan Killen Service Award 2024: Emma Foley, Anne Kearney, Lauren Palma and Chloe Rojas.

Limited space is available for TMLA Summerfest! Dive into the world of programming and game design with our Game Design camp using MIT's Scratch platform. Explore the fun of coding and game creation! Plus, unlock the secrets of Forensic Science in our hands-on session. Limited spots left; act fast! Hurry, our cooking session, TMLA Cafe, is already full!

Register here: https://www.tmla.org/apps/pages/TMLASummerfest

We welcome the first official day of the summer season while reminiscing about the unforgettable commencement of the Class of 2024! Earlier this month, members of the Class of 2024 became the newest alumnae of The Mary Louis Academy.

To the Class of 2024: As our speaker, Grace Bonilla '93, said, be bold, be kind, be whatever you want to be, but be authentically you and in doing so, remember the resilience, the community and the values instilled in you at TMLA.

Calling all girls entering Grades 6 through 8 in September and TMLA’s Class of 2028! Join the Hilltoppers this summer for Athletics Clinics in Lacrosse, Basketball, Bowling, Volleyball, Softball and Soccer.

More information and how to sign up is available on our website: https://www.tmla.org/apps/pages/TMLASummerfest

We are delighted to announce that the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView, in the seventh Annual Community Service Impact Awards, have recognized Mikayla Traill '25 for her 100+ hours of community service and focus on Zero Hunger and Zero Waste throughout the 2023-2024 school year. To read more about the UNA-USA Awards and Mikayla's impact, visit our website.

Mikayla Traill is an active member of our Service Learning and Leadership program while participating in various service-oriented programs and associations outside of our TMLA community. Earlier this year, as a member of the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition at Yale University, Mikayla had the opportunity to present and facilitate the Q&A session for the Frederick Douglass Book Prize held at Trinity Church in Manhattan. A video of the awards Q&A session is available here: https://vimeo.com/922053949

Meet the dynamic leaders of our Student Council Executive Board for the 2024-2025 school year!

President: Naomi Goya ‘25
Vice President: Aileen Mitarotonda ‘26
Secretary: Kairi Castro ‘26
Historian: Lauren Sison ‘26

A heartfelt thank you to all the students who ran inspiring campaigns - your dedication to TMLA was noticed and appreciated! Together, let’s make next year, a year to remember!

Day 9!

Tomorrow we celebrate the entire Class of 2024 at their commencement ceremony! Today, we continue our acknowledgement of this wonderful class with the following members:

🎓 Amy Khan, Hofstra University, Engineering
🎓 Emma Ruebenacker, Northeastern University, Chemical Engineering & Biochemistry

We are extremely proud of the hard work, dedication, and passion each of our graduates has poured into every aspect of their time at TMLA! Celebrate with us as we continue to highlight members of the Class of 2024 and where they have chosen to continue their academic careers.

Members of the Class of 2024 have received nearly $50 million in merit-based scholarships and have been accepted to over 200 colleges and universities! In addition to their academic accomplishments, the graduating class has donated over 100,000 hours of volunteer and community service.

Attention, TMLA Class of 2028!

Join us on Wednesday, June 26th, for some ice cream!

This is your chance to meet your new TMLA sisters, speak with administration, faculty, staff and upperclasswomen, win some TMLA gear, and enjoy some good old fashioned ice cream! RSVP at the link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-rV_NVNrILkk2cDw-_DbpNpcduo0amHQseK2_X7NqG-pKCQ/viewform

Day 8!

We are just two days away from the Class of 2024 Commencement! We continue our celebration of this spectacular class with the following members:

🎓 Audrey Collison, Emerson College, Media Arts Production
🎓 Stephanie Polito, Cornell University, Biological Sciences
🎓 Kameryn Drakes, Molloy University, Biology/Pre-Medicine
🎓 Lesly Minchala, St. John's University, Nursing
🎓 Ava Del Pino, The Pennsylvania State University, Communications
🎓 Lauren Palma, St. John's University, Psychology
🎓 Ella Corrigan, University of Rhode Island, Pharmacy
🎓 Ava Pittari, University of New Haven, Fire Science

We are extremely proud of the hard work, dedication, and passion each of our graduates has poured into every aspect of their time at TMLA! Celebrate with us as we continue to highlight members of the Class of 2024 and where they have chosen to continue their academic careers.

Members of the Class of 2024 have received nearly $50 million in merit-based scholarships and have been accepted to over 200 colleges and universities! In addition to their academic accomplishments, the graduating class has donated over 100,000 hours of volunteer and community service.

Last week, the Class of 2024 had a blast celebrating with each other at their unforgettable prom in a "Garden of Glamour." Tonight, the celebrations continue with their Baccalaureate Mass.

Day 7!

We continue our celebration of the Class of 2024 with the following members:

🎓 Jasleen Kaur, Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, BA/MS in Biomedical Sciences
🎓 Isabella Alvira, Loyola University Maryland, Biology/Pre-Dental Track
🎓 Angelena Gonzalez, St. John's University, Forensic Psychology
🎓 Adriana Chamulak, Providence College, Marketing
🎓 Emma Foley, Hofstra University, BA/MS in Physician Assistant Studies
🎓 Malika Brijmohan, St. John's University, Legal Studies
🎓 Emma Holliman, SUNY Oneonta, Political Science

We are extremely proud of the hard work, dedication, and passion each of our graduates has poured into every aspect of their time at TMLA! Celebrate with us as we continue to highlight members of the Class of 2024 and where they have chosen to continue their academic careers.

Members of the Class of 2024 have received nearly $50 million in merit-based scholarships and have been accepted to over 200 colleges and universities! In addition to their academic accomplishments, the graduating class has donated over 100,000 hours of volunteer and community service.

Our Fine Arts Department has had a busy spring!

In April, Genesians put on an unforgettable performance of Mean Girls for two sold-out audiences!

Earlier this month, our Art Show celebrated the creativity and talent of our TMLA art students, inducting many of them into the National Art Honor Society. Our Orchestra and Glee Clubs graced us with their beautiful sounds after the Art Show, effortlessly performing many of today's hits. On Friday night, there was a special performance of Dancing Queen, a tribute to our principal, Mrs. Cordes.

The hard work and dedication of all those involved in our Fine Arts Department—theater, art, and music—were evident in every show and performance this spring season! The arts continue to be an important part of our TMLA community, making it a richer and more vibrant place. Congratulations to all of our wonderful students who shared their talents with us, as well as their mentors, teachers, and directors; without you, none of this would be possible!

Day 6!

We continue our celebration of the Class of 2024 with the following members:

🎓 Claudia Eck, Northeastern University, Engineering
🎓 Shayla Knapp, American University, International Relations
🎓 Shreya Bedasie, Adelphi University, Nursing
🎓 Nora Slattery, Pace University, Early Childhood Education
🎓 Julia O'Sullivan, Le Moyne College, Psychology
🎓 Allison Mullin, Iona University, Nursing
🎓 Shannon Nieto, Massachusetts College of Art and Design

We are extremely proud of the hard work, dedication, and passion each of our graduates has poured into every aspect of their time at TMLA! Celebrate with us as we continue to highlight members of the Class of 2024 and where they have chosen to continue their academic careers.

Members of the Class of 2024 have received nearly $50 million in merit-based scholarships and have been accepted to over 200 colleges and universities! In addition to their academic accomplishments, the graduating class has donated over 100,000 hours of volunteer and community service.

The New York Browning Society’s Annual NYC High School Open Poetry Competition has named three TMLA students as winners in their 2024 competition!

Congratulations to Samantha Murray ‘24, who made the shortlist for her poem “Her Father’s Lawn,” Aisling Glancy ‘27, for “My Last Duke,” and Eden Brown ‘27, for “Tree,” who were both among the poetry competition’s winners.

Each year, The New York Browning Society concludes their season by presenting six student winners with a monetary prize of $50 each, publication of their winning poems on their website, an invitation to perform at the NYC Poetry Festival on Governor’s Island, and a compilation of their winning work via print publication from undergroundbooks.org.

Day 5!

Today we are excited to celebrate the following members of the Class of 2024:

🎓 Ava Zino, Villanova University, Mechanical Engineering
🎓 Edona Xhani, Long Island University, Nursing
🎓 Noelle GenilChin, The George Washington University, Public Health
🎓 Emma Russo, Savannah College of Art and Design, Dramatic Writing
🎓 Leni Montesdeoca, Fordham University, Biology
🎓 Ellen Hur, Hofstra University, Early Childhood Education/Special Education
🎓 Leilani Rivera, Marist College, Criminal Justice

We are extremely proud of the hard work, dedication, and passion each of our graduates has poured into every aspect of their time at TMLA! Celebrate with us as we continue to highlight members of the Class of 2024 and where they have chosen to continue their academic careers.

Members of the Class of 2024 have received nearly $50 million in merit-based scholarships and have been accepted to over 200 colleges and universities! In addition to their academic accomplishments, the graduating class has donated over 100,000 hours of volunteer and community service.

Remembering and honoring all those who have served and sacrificed for our country. On this Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave women and men who have given their lives to protect our freedom. Let us never forget their courage and dedication.

Day 4!

Today we are excited to celebrate the following members of the Class of 2024:

🎓 Jessica Liberto, The University of Tampa, Nursing
🎓 Paris Jean-Louis, St. John’s University, Psychology
🎓 Avneet Kaur, Brooklyn College, BA/MD Joint Medical Degree Program & Macaulay Honors Program
🎓 Sara Kurre, Coastal Carolina University, Exercise Science/Kinesiology
🎓 Sydney McLoughlin, Marist College, Political Science, Environmental Studies
🎓 Grace Carlin, Iona University, Strategic Communications and Media; Digital Production/Media
🎓 Rebecca Reisig, Lehigh University, Civil Engineering
🎓 Isabella Benedetto, Stony Brook University, Computer Science

We are extremely proud of the hard work, dedication, and passion each of our graduates has poured into every aspect of their time at TMLA! Celebrate with us as we continue to highlight members of the Class of 2024 and where they have chosen to continue their academic careers.

Members of the Class of 2024 have received nearly $50 million in merit-based scholarships and have been accepted to over 200 colleges and universities! In addition to their academic accomplishments, the graduating class has donated over 100,000 hours of volunteer and community service.

We are excited to announce our annual Women in Engineering Week: July 29-August 2 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Designed for young women entering Grades 7, 8 or 9 who want to learn more about the role innovation and engineering play in their lives. These engineers will engage in hands-on team-based engineering design projects where they will apply their creativity in designing engineering solutions. Our program aims to inspire, motivate and encourage students to explore all fields of engineering. Exploring engineering while in school nurtures their natural curiosity, builds their confidence, and fosters their interest in engineering as a fun, exciting and rewarding career! Registration is open and space is limited - the cost of program is $250 per student.

Register with the following link: https://www.tmla.org/apps/form/EngineeringWkCCRegistration

Day 3!

Today we are happy to celebrate the following members of the Class of 2024:

🎓 Ashley Dang, St. John's University, Pharmacy
🎓 Cathleen Balid, Princeton University, English
🎓 Angelina Perez, Pratt Institute, Interior Design
🎓 Olivia Scott, Ithaca College, Theater Production and Design
🎓 Madison Miller, Wheaton College, Exercise Science with Pre-Physical Therapy
🎓 Celena Hernandez, St. Joseph's University Brooklyn, Nursing
🎓 Raffaela Alvigi, Stevenson University, Legal Studies
🎓 Aliza Romero, Iona University, Biology

We are extremely proud of the hard work, dedication, and passion each of our graduates has poured into every aspect of their time at TMLA! Celebrate with us as we continue to highlight members of the Class of 2024 and where they have chosen to continue their academic careers.

Members of the Class of 2024 have received nearly $50 million in merit-based scholarships and have been accepted to over 200 colleges and universities! In addition to their academic accomplishments, the graduating class has donated over 100,000 hours of volunteer and community service.

There's nothing like gardening on this beautiful spring day! Students in our Service Learning and Leadership program planted tomatoes, squash, basil, cilantro, green peppers, kale, flowers, rosemary, and lavender in our very own organic garden right here on campus!

SLL students maintain the garden throughout the summer months. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take from the garden as it grows.