STUDENT LIFE
Students are encouraged to participate in Incarnate Word Academy's thriving
student life to pursue areas of interest outside the classroom.
NEWS
![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.
![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.
![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.
![Congratulations to the Class of 2021!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1621858883/incarnatewordorg/rtlpqrozzwcy9ttauon9/DSC03472_SM.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1621858883/incarnatewordorg/rtlpqrozzwcy9ttauon9/DSC03472_SM.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1621858883/incarnatewordorg/rtlpqrozzwcy9ttauon9/DSC03472_SM.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1621858883/incarnatewordorg/rtlpqrozzwcy9ttauon9/DSC03472_SM.jpg","width":1200}])
Our Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Ceremony celebrated our senior class.
![Freshmen Ace National Latin Exam]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620305763/incarnatewordorg/dmxjkcmtdrx6m9gbd46f/DSC01953_SM.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620305763/incarnatewordorg/dmxjkcmtdrx6m9gbd46f/DSC01953_SM.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620305763/incarnatewordorg/dmxjkcmtdrx6m9gbd46f/DSC01953_SM.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620305763/incarnatewordorg/dmxjkcmtdrx6m9gbd46f/DSC01953_SM.jpg","width":1200}])
Two IWA students accomplish what less than one percent of National Latin Exam takers do.
![IWA Student Presents Paper at National Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1608059452/incarnatewordorg/lg4ozt6xbblisdbisp0h/Katie.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1608059452/incarnatewordorg/lg4ozt6xbblisdbisp0h/Katie.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1608059452/incarnatewordorg/lg4ozt6xbblisdbisp0h/Katie.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1608059452/incarnatewordorg/lg4ozt6xbblisdbisp0h/Katie.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1608059452/incarnatewordorg/lg4ozt6xbblisdbisp0h/Katie.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1608059452/incarnatewordorg/lg4ozt6xbblisdbisp0h/Katie.jpg","width":2200}])
Kate Sullivan '21 discussed her geosciences research at one of the country's most prestigious science events.
![IWA Students Selected as School Buzz Correspondents]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603889749/incarnatewordorg/i0thqqwhmermejmdmh56/2020-10-28BuzzCorrespondents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603889749/incarnatewordorg/i0thqqwhmermejmdmh56/2020-10-28BuzzCorrespondents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603889749/incarnatewordorg/i0thqqwhmermejmdmh56/2020-10-28BuzzCorrespondents.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1603889749/incarnatewordorg/i0thqqwhmermejmdmh56/2020-10-28BuzzCorrespondents.jpg","width":1067}])
See how their writing showcases a slice of high school life.
![Four Students Earn National Kudos]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602003935/incarnatewordorg/kjsbnav1rtsoavuq5yon/2020-09-03Commendedrevamp.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602003935/incarnatewordorg/kjsbnav1rtsoavuq5yon/2020-09-03Commendedrevamp.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602003935/incarnatewordorg/kjsbnav1rtsoavuq5yon/2020-09-03Commendedrevamp.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602003935/incarnatewordorg/kjsbnav1rtsoavuq5yon/2020-09-03Commendedrevamp.jpg","width":1067}])
Three seniors are 2021 National Merit Scholarship Commended Stutdents.
![IWA Senior Wins Scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1586961393/incarnatewordorg/bzybkbbdnaz7vcmmozsu/Maria-Bello-scholarship-white.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1586961393/incarnatewordorg/bzybkbbdnaz7vcmmozsu/Maria-Bello-scholarship-white.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1586961393/incarnatewordorg/bzybkbbdnaz7vcmmozsu/Maria-Bello-scholarship-white.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1586961393/incarnatewordorg/bzybkbbdnaz7vcmmozsu/Maria-Bello-scholarship-white.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1586961393/incarnatewordorg/bzybkbbdnaz7vcmmozsu/Maria-Bello-scholarship-white.png","width":1271}])
Maria del Carmen Bello '20 is grateful for the award.