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Check Out a Day in the Life of an IWA Student
NEWS
![Image of the seven IWA students who took part in teh competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646144790/incarnatewordorg/pac43eodgitfx00iusag/PXL_20220225_193545689MP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646144790/incarnatewordorg/pac43eodgitfx00iusag/PXL_20220225_193545689MP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1646144790/incarnatewordorg/pac43eodgitfx00iusag/PXL_20220225_193545689MP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1646144790/incarnatewordorg/pac43eodgitfx00iusag/PXL_20220225_193545689MP.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1646144790/incarnatewordorg/pac43eodgitfx00iusag/PXL_20220225_193545689MP.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1646144790/incarnatewordorg/pac43eodgitfx00iusag/PXL_20220225_193545689MP.jpg","width":2200}])
Six students take home medals.
![Lessons From a Life in Dance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1645811613/incarnatewordorg/ufvijtev8ftyenozttjf/2022-02-24LaurenAnderson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1645811613/incarnatewordorg/ufvijtev8ftyenozttjf/2022-02-24LaurenAnderson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1645811613/incarnatewordorg/ufvijtev8ftyenozttjf/2022-02-24LaurenAnderson.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1645811613/incarnatewordorg/ufvijtev8ftyenozttjf/2022-02-24LaurenAnderson.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1645811613/incarnatewordorg/ufvijtev8ftyenozttjf/2022-02-24LaurenAnderson.jpg","width":1280}])
A pathbreaking ballerina assures our students, "You are enough."
![Two IWA Students Named National Merit Finalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1645041106/incarnatewordorg/znw9tci8jhg66j4mroy6/national-merit-congrats-finalsite-web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1645041106/incarnatewordorg/znw9tci8jhg66j4mroy6/national-merit-congrats-finalsite-web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1645041106/incarnatewordorg/znw9tci8jhg66j4mroy6/national-merit-congrats-finalsite-web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1645041106/incarnatewordorg/znw9tci8jhg66j4mroy6/national-merit-congrats-finalsite-web.jpg","width":1200}])
They join a select group of scholars nationwide.
![IWA Wins the President's Cup]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1644681401/incarnatewordorg/vioyueh6sfgkfrtomopn/steps-for-students-cropped-web-4699.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1644681401/incarnatewordorg/vioyueh6sfgkfrtomopn/steps-for-students-cropped-web-4699.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1644681401/incarnatewordorg/vioyueh6sfgkfrtomopn/steps-for-students-cropped-web-4699.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1644681401/incarnatewordorg/vioyueh6sfgkfrtomopn/steps-for-students-cropped-web-4699.jpg","width":1200}])
The top Steps for Students prize for high schools is back at the 609!
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Emily Chaires and Kati Rzasnicki are both heading to Southwestern University.
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A decisive victory offers a sweet send-off for the team's seniors.
![IWA Student Launches Fundraiser for Those in Need]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642619231/incarnatewordorg/ives2beejaevxculcaep/bake-to-build-3156-web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642619231/incarnatewordorg/ives2beejaevxculcaep/bake-to-build-3156-web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1642619231/incarnatewordorg/ives2beejaevxculcaep/bake-to-build-3156-web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1642619231/incarnatewordorg/ives2beejaevxculcaep/bake-to-build-3156-web.jpg","width":1200}])
Junior Amelie Dinh '23 wanted to do something to help people who needed housing. She knew she couldn't do it alone.
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Falcons give a great show at HAPPI Invitational.
![IWA Earns Computer Science Female Diversity Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642545409/incarnatewordorg/arotqopwqotdlqk93vdg/female-diversity-recognition.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642545409/incarnatewordorg/arotqopwqotdlqk93vdg/female-diversity-recognition.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1642545409/incarnatewordorg/arotqopwqotdlqk93vdg/female-diversity-recognition.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1642545409/incarnatewordorg/arotqopwqotdlqk93vdg/female-diversity-recognition.jpg","width":1200}])
The College Board recognizes us for our efforts in cultivating diversity in AP Computer Science.
![Image of the Incarnate Word Academy crest with the name of the school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571170983/incarnatewordorg/oxom8v8lufa0jc00ypae/OfficialCrest-Updated.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571170983/incarnatewordorg/oxom8v8lufa0jc00ypae/OfficialCrest-Updated.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1571170983/incarnatewordorg/oxom8v8lufa0jc00ypae/OfficialCrest-Updated.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1571170983/incarnatewordorg/oxom8v8lufa0jc00ypae/OfficialCrest-Updated.jpg","width":1000}])
Students named to President's and Principal's Honor Rolls
![Encouraging Reading and Literacy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638374133/incarnatewordorg/ygxtadbbpv77c8qgcwgx/IMG_4094.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638374133/incarnatewordorg/ygxtadbbpv77c8qgcwgx/IMG_4094.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1638374133/incarnatewordorg/ygxtadbbpv77c8qgcwgx/IMG_4094.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1638374133/incarnatewordorg/ygxtadbbpv77c8qgcwgx/IMG_4094.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1638374133/incarnatewordorg/ygxtadbbpv77c8qgcwgx/IMG_4094.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1638374133/incarnatewordorg/ygxtadbbpv77c8qgcwgx/IMG_4094.jpg","width":2200}])
IWA's origami club takes a creative approach to getting others excited about reading.
![Giving Thanks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1637350517/incarnatewordorg/e5h1zbqedj3dxd6rjoop/IMG_20211119_125133778_HDR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1637350517/incarnatewordorg/e5h1zbqedj3dxd6rjoop/IMG_20211119_125133778_HDR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1637350517/incarnatewordorg/e5h1zbqedj3dxd6rjoop/IMG_20211119_125133778_HDR.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1637350517/incarnatewordorg/e5h1zbqedj3dxd6rjoop/IMG_20211119_125133778_HDR.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1637350517/incarnatewordorg/e5h1zbqedj3dxd6rjoop/IMG_20211119_125133778_HDR.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1637350517/incarnatewordorg/e5h1zbqedj3dxd6rjoop/IMG_20211119_125133778_HDR.jpg","width":2200}])
A beloved IWA tradition returns.
![Chalking it Up]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634926934/incarnatewordorg/hzxjtrda9mlcvmaywvhw/IMG_20211022_105633574_HDR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634926934/incarnatewordorg/hzxjtrda9mlcvmaywvhw/IMG_20211022_105633574_HDR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634926934/incarnatewordorg/hzxjtrda9mlcvmaywvhw/IMG_20211022_105633574_HDR.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634926934/incarnatewordorg/hzxjtrda9mlcvmaywvhw/IMG_20211022_105633574_HDR.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634926934/incarnatewordorg/hzxjtrda9mlcvmaywvhw/IMG_20211022_105633574_HDR.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634926934/incarnatewordorg/hzxjtrda9mlcvmaywvhw/IMG_20211022_105633574_HDR.jpg","width":2200}])
IWA students show support for the Houston Astros
![Cultural Connections]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634672314/incarnatewordorg/mcrlap2hfh5vvekq4zx7/SpanishIV_Dia-deldos-Muerto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634672314/incarnatewordorg/mcrlap2hfh5vvekq4zx7/SpanishIV_Dia-deldos-Muerto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634672314/incarnatewordorg/mcrlap2hfh5vvekq4zx7/SpanishIV_Dia-deldos-Muerto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634672314/incarnatewordorg/mcrlap2hfh5vvekq4zx7/SpanishIV_Dia-deldos-Muerto.jpg","width":1067}])
Spanish classes take advantage of our downtown location to learn more about Mexican heritage.
![IWA Seniors Named Commended Scholars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1632251583/incarnatewordorg/hhqov5tyjvthkdd9sjbs/commendednationalmerit2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1632251583/incarnatewordorg/hhqov5tyjvthkdd9sjbs/commendednationalmerit2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1632251583/incarnatewordorg/hhqov5tyjvthkdd9sjbs/commendednationalmerit2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1632251583/incarnatewordorg/hhqov5tyjvthkdd9sjbs/commendednationalmerit2022.jpg","width":1067}])
Three members of the Class of 2022 earn prestigious ranking.
![Cleaning the Coast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1632235754/incarnatewordorg/gkopzavte7u6dzz9nlmc/EnvironmentalClub_BeachCleaning.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1632235754/incarnatewordorg/gkopzavte7u6dzz9nlmc/EnvironmentalClub_BeachCleaning.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1632235754/incarnatewordorg/gkopzavte7u6dzz9nlmc/EnvironmentalClub_BeachCleaning.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1632235754/incarnatewordorg/gkopzavte7u6dzz9nlmc/EnvironmentalClub_BeachCleaning.jpg","width":1067}])
IWA's Environmental Club spends a day of service on Galveston island.
![Two IWA Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631717617/incarnatewordorg/huccbvvu9c9ulons3gk7/National_Merit_Semifinalists_2021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631717617/incarnatewordorg/huccbvvu9c9ulons3gk7/National_Merit_Semifinalists_2021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631717617/incarnatewordorg/huccbvvu9c9ulons3gk7/National_Merit_Semifinalists_2021.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631717617/incarnatewordorg/huccbvvu9c9ulons3gk7/National_Merit_Semifinalists_2021.jpg","width":1067}])
They're among 16,000 high school students nationwide to earn the honor.
![Seven IWA Students Earn National Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630615761/incarnatewordorg/hodfjmymedajujesbzli/CollegeBoardScholars_2021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630615761/incarnatewordorg/hodfjmymedajujesbzli/CollegeBoardScholars_2021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1630615761/incarnatewordorg/hodfjmymedajujesbzli/CollegeBoardScholars_2021.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1630615761/incarnatewordorg/hodfjmymedajujesbzli/CollegeBoardScholars_2021.jpg","width":1067}])
These young women are College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars and College Board National African-American Program Scholars.
![Following in Her Footsteps]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630072681/incarnatewordorg/aw6qdolasvvfst4vxkxp/FYDSN_2021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630072681/incarnatewordorg/aw6qdolasvvfst4vxkxp/FYDSN_2021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1630072681/incarnatewordorg/aw6qdolasvvfst4vxkxp/FYDSN_2021.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1630072681/incarnatewordorg/aw6qdolasvvfst4vxkxp/FYDSN_2021.jpg","width":1067}])
IWA parents meet teachers and learn about our curriculum at Follow Your Daughter's Schedule Night.
![IWA Enhances its College Counseling Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1629389060/incarnatewordorg/doz7ndnpq6dg9qjskac7/CollegeCounseling_NewsPage_Photo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1629389060/incarnatewordorg/doz7ndnpq6dg9qjskac7/CollegeCounseling_NewsPage_Photo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1629389060/incarnatewordorg/doz7ndnpq6dg9qjskac7/CollegeCounseling_NewsPage_Photo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1629389060/incarnatewordorg/doz7ndnpq6dg9qjskac7/CollegeCounseling_NewsPage_Photo.jpg","width":1067}])
College counselor Lesley Watkins has added multiple workshops and advising sessions to our already robust college counseling offerings. They're designed to help our Falcons through the gauntlet of college admissions.