In Memory of Robert Lee Simpson
(COVINGTON, La.) — Beloved teacher, husband, father, and friend Robert Simpson died on the evening of January 6 at the age of 51. His death came after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Simpson is survived by his wife, Ann Koerner; children, Elias Andrew, Gabriel Thomas, Miriam Grace, Edith Clare and Sarah Frances; mother, Shirley […]
Basketball Wolves Open Season With Sixteen Wins
(COVINGTON, La.) — The St. Paul’s Basketball Wolves entered the 2020-2021 season looking to rebound from a quarterfinal exit in last year’s Division 1 playoffs. The program has complemented its historical 2017-2018 season with a pair of late postseason exits. The Wolves have won 135 games over their last five seasons. The last five years […]
PJ’s Opens Back Up, But Things are a Little Different
(COVINGTON, La.) — Under COVID-19 protocols, St. Paul’s has implemented a new way to operate its student-managed PJ’s. A customer places an order from outside the window, is given a number, and waits for it to be called. The order is then distributed in a COVID-friendly fashion. St. Paul’s PJ’s opened on the bottom floor […]
A Day in the Life of a St. Paul’s Student in Quarantine
(COVINGTON, La.) — Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, school has been drastically different. While St. Paul’s students resumed in-person school on time, many necessary restrictions were put in place. For example, if a student has COVID-19 or is exposed to the virus they have to quarantine for at least 10 days. I […]
St. Paul’s Loses Heartbreaker to Ponchatoula
(COVINGTON, La.) — Last Friday, St. Paul’s fell just short in their battle against Ponchatoula High School by a score of 35-28. The Wolves had their work cut out for them going into the game as the Green Waves, led by quarterback Jacobi Matthews, were 5-1. Matthews is being recruited by several colleges for his […]
St. Paul’s Students Receive First-Hand Look at Restorative Justice
(COVINGTON, La.) — Restorative justice is focused on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large. Law Studies students at St. Paul’s are experiencing this process first hand by participating in Teen Court, a juvenile justice system that gives young offenders a chance to work with their peers to overcome […]
Some Clues About the Newest Marian Player’s Production
(COVINGTON, La.) — Curtains opened on St. Paul’s theater season with the first performance of Clue, a comedy based off of the popular board game. The time is 1954. Mr. Boddy invites six guests to his mansion where he reveals that he is blackmailing each of them. In a twist of fate, Mr. Boddy is […]
Out With the Old, In With the New: Band Hall Being Reconstructed
(COVINGTON, La.) — The St. Paul’s band hall has been destroyed, and construction on a new one is underway. In 1966, the first band hall was constructed at a $15 thousand cost. It started as a student recreation center equipped with ping pong and pool tables, a TV, and a snack bar. At that time, […]
St. Paul’s Jumps Into Spirit Week
(COVINGTON, La.) — Even though St. Paul’s is unable to have a homecoming dance, this is not stopping Student Council from holding related activities. This week (Oct. 26 – 30) will feature dress-down days and field day activities. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, each grade will have its own individual field day during last period on […]
