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The OLMA Overview -- November 17, 2016
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I'ts showtime! The OLMA-PREP production of "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" opened last night -- earning rave reviews. Performances will continue on Friday and Saturday at 7 PM. Hope to see you there.
Things were very exciting here yesterday as Cabrini and Monmouth Universities were on campus interviewing four of our seniors. We are pleased to announce that all four were accep
ted on the spot! Seven additional schools will be on campus tomorrow for additional instant-decision interviews. Very exciting!
Many thanks to all of you (and your daughters) who volunteered your time to help out at last week's Open House. It was a huge success -- and applications are rolling in every day! Please continue to spread the word as we are in the process of scheduling tours and mini-information sessions for families who couldn't be here last week.
We will be celebrating Mass next Tuesday at 10 AM. All are welcome! Finally, on behalf of all OLMA faculty and staff, we wish you a blessed Thanksgiving. We are certainly thankful for all of you. Hope to see you at the play. -- Mrs. Coyle
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Victoria Matt, Class of 2018
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OLMA junior, Victoria Matt, is beautiful inside and out -- and we're not the only ones who think so. Victoria (pictured above on the left with a friend) was recently crowned the 2017 Miss Camden County Outstanding Teen. This was the latest in a long list of pageants that Victoria has taken part in. Two others include being named: Miss Cape May County and Miss South Shore Area's Outstanding Pre-Teen. She also won the Hospitality Award at the 2012 Miss New Jersey National Teenager competition. "I have a passion for pageants," said Victoria. "I've made so many great friends over the years and have worked hard to make a difference through the platforms I've chosen."
Victoria's current platform is Health and Wellness. "Having a healthy lifestyle is so important and something I believe in no matter your age," she said. "There are many steps to achieving health and wellness, beginning with what we eat." For that reason, Victoria has authored a cook book filled with recipes that are both healthy and delicious. She's working on getting it published. In the meantime, she's teaching people how to make the recipes. She's a certified Food and Fitness Teen Ambassador and gives nutrition classes at Boys & Girls Clubs. She has also joined forces with fellow student, Julie Nguyen to form the Health and Wellness Club at OLMA.
Victoria found her way to OLMA this fall when she transferred in. It turns out, though, that her mother, Annmarie Chelius is an OLMA alumna. In fact, Ms. Chelius participated in last year's Alumnae Career Fair. She is a Chef and a Head Teacher at Atlantic County Community College. Victoria says she's happy to be following in her mom's footsteps here at OLMA. "I'm so comfortable at OLMA and love that there are so many opportunities here," she said. "My transition into the junior class was a very smooth one and I'm making lots of new friends."
While Victoria has her sights set on the Miss America Pageant one day, she definitely plans to attend college to study nutrition. Her top choices right now are LaSalle University, University of South Florida and Michigan State. Any one of them would be lucky to have her!
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OLMA Leaders Spend Day at United Nations
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On Saturday, four OLMA students who are also Interact Club members, participated in Rotary Day at The United Nations along with 1,500 other students and adults from around the world. "I was amazed by the number of kids in Interact Clubs that are so passionate about helping others," said Angela D'Adamo. "Many of the clubs have been active for a lot of years, but it's incredible how much good they've done. Kids our own age are making a huge difference. We can do that too."
The girls heard from many different speakers and participated in a number of breakout sessions including one on environmental sustainability and another on women enterprises. Of course, they also thought it was pretty cool to occupy the same seats and speak into the same microphones that are used by the real members when the UN is in session.
The OLMA Interact Club formed this year and has already provided brown bag lunches to Vineland Area Soup Kitchens, Cleaned up the Dunes in Atlantic City, and is currently running the food drive in support of Camden-area homeless. Club members will be selecting committees during tomorrow's weekly meeting.
Many thanks to the South Jersey Rotary eClub for making it possible for OLMA students to attend this special, international event. In addition to Angela (left), Grace Bernard (center), Meagan Baker (right) and Marina Dolz (bottom row, far left). Marina, from Spain, was there as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program.
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OLMA Students are back in Camden -- this time with juniors! The girls never had so much fun helping others. They packed lunches, worked in the food pantry, played with the school children -- and even got a new hairdo or two! Two more groups of juniors are scheduled to make their visit soon. In the meantime, we are hard at work collecting food for their pantry. The Director of DeSales, the organization who helped arrange our service trips, will be saying Mass here on Tuesday. We are hoping to send him back with a trunk-full of food. Please send in any non-perishables ASAP. The homeroom that brings in the most donations will win a dress down day! Collection boxes are in the main hall! Thank you!
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Santa Hat Orders Due Tomorrow
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It's time to get your SANTA on in support of Chorus Angelorum. They are in need of new choir robes and are selling these adorable Santa Hats. They would make a great surprise for Advent Angels and help keep OLMA's halls festive for the entire month of December. Orders are due by tomorrow -- Friday, November 18, so please get them in along with payment. HO HO HO!
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SpeakUp a powerful movement that promotes communication, education, and awareness about the challenges facing today’s youth. A team of PREP and OLMA students is hard at work planning what promises to be an insightful evening of open communication and conversation. It all takes place on December 8, from 6:00 PM--8:00 PM at St. Augustine Prep. All OLMA and PREP students and their parents are invited to attend. Click here to register today!
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Imagine having the chance to interview with the college of your choice at your own high school and finding out instantly if you're in. That's exactly what happ
ened today at OLMA with Cabrini University and Monmouth University. On Friday, we'll do it again with 7 more schools! It doesn't get much more exciting than this! Congratulations to the four OLMA seniors who interviewed and were accepted (and received some merit $$) on the spot today!
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Looking for information and resources to kick off your student's’ journey through college admissions? Kaplan Test Prep is hosting a free Live Online panel discussion, “
More Than Grades: A Discussion on Your Child’s College Admissions Journey,” on November 30 at 7 PM ET. Space is limited. To register, visit bit.ly/morethangrades
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Get the latest on all school activities, sports schedules and more in the calendar section of the new OLMA website.
Video Caption: Check out our brand new Sisterhood video!
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Click below to view our brand new
Sisterhood video!
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We hope you enjoy the OLMA Overview. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Mrs. Kinkade on ext. 140, or email her at: mrs.kinkade@olmanj.org
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