News & Press

Sydney Cavlovich '25, Blossoms as the Newest Valley of Flowers Queen

Mon, 6 May 2024 20:07:00 GMT

Yesterday was the crowning of the 2024 Valley of Flowers Queen and her court. Congratulations to the newest Valley of Flowers Queen Sydney Cavlovich and her court, First Runner-Up Emma Lowe, Special Maid Eliza Stevens, Special Maid Eleanor Tiemann, Special Maid Erin Schwartz, Special Maid Samantha Garvey.

Also a congratulations to the many other winners of this weekends awards including the parade awards and the pretty baby contest.

Check the the FULL Valley of Flowers Queen Crowning Ceremony right HERE.

First-Ever Morning of EmpowHERment Is A Great Success!

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:10:41 GMT

Incarnate Word Academy held its first-ever "Morning of EmpowHERment" on November 23, 2021. Students, faculty, and staff listened to opening and closing keynote speeches and then participated in a variety of breakout sessions covering different themes of female empowerment. In addition to the keynote speakers, 16 additional speakers served on a variety of panel discussion groups.

Rose and Candle Ceremony Stirs Emotions

Thu, 24 May 2018 15:41:56 GMT

The Rose and Candle Ceremony was held on May 11, 2018. In addition to the traditional exchange of the rose and candle , the Alumna of the Year and the Young Alumna of the Year were recognized during the ceremony. Congratulations to Suzanne Buechert Salmo and Maggie Slapshak '18.

The Rose and Candle ceremony carries symbolic meaning. First, each senior lights a candle and passes the lit candle to a junior. The light of this candle symbolizes the leadership and responsibilities that the current senior class holds, and is now passing onto the junior class. Then, each junior presents a senior with a rose. This rose symbolizes the beautiful and everlasting friendships and fidelity among the senior class that they are taking with them as the graduate. After each exchange, the junior extinguishes the flame on her candle and takes her place along the perimeter of the auditorium. After every junior and senior exchange gifts, the juniors re-light their candles to signify that they are the new light of the school, forming a circle of light around the entire school community.

IWA's 2018 Auction Was Truly "A Knight to Remember"

Mon, 9 Apr 2018 14:33:05 GMT

Incarnate Word Academy's 2018 Auction was truly
"A Knight to Remember!"

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

ALL IWA FAMILIES who solicited, donated, purchased and made gifts.

ALL PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS who supported our IWA families in achieving their goals.

ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS for their willingness to go above and beyond their volunteer commitments.

ALL ALUMNAE for their dedication to supporting their Alma Mater.

ALL OF THE IWA ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF for their willingness to participate in Dinner Auction activities, for their personal donations to the Dinner Auction, for attending as guests and for helping with the many details leading up to and the evening of A Knight to Remember.

ALL OF THE BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS who donated items for the Auction.

Welcome to the Class of 2022!

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:42:45 GMT

The video below was shown to the parents of the Class of 2022 during a special incoming parent meeting held on February 10, 2018. Just one week before, acceptance letters, announcements, and yard signs were delivered to the newest Red Knights. As part of the acceptance day festivities, students were encouraged to take pictures with their yard signs and post them on social media. In addition, they were encouraged to come to the IWA campus to celebrate with other families and have their pictures taken with student ambassadors in our photo booth:

There was Much to Celebrate at the President and Principal Installation Ceremony!

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 17:06:03 GMT

The Installation Ceremony for Mr. David L. McKenzie as President of Incarnate Word Academy and Mrs. Maureen Hayes Lovette ’93 as Principal of Incarnate Word Academy was held on January 27, 2018. The event was attended by students, parents, faculty, staff, members of the IWA Board of Trustees, community leaders, and Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

Monsignor Michael E. Turek, Pastor of Christ the King Parish, began with an opening prayer. Members of the Marian Choristers, Circle Honors Choir, and Chamber Music Ensemble provided musical accompaniment. Soloists included Nina Bergeron ’18, Grace Breakfield ’18 and Gina Mercurio ’18. Karen Merritt Luebbert ’60, Chair of the IWA Board of Trustees, served as emcee for the ceremony.

Sister Margaret Snyder, CCVI, from the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word General Leadership Team, administered the oath of installation to both Mr. McKenzie and Mrs. Lovette. Dr. Bernadette O’Connor, U.S. Ministry Council Representative from the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, presented the new leadership team with special gifts from the Congregation. After a closing prayer led by Ally Reichart ’18, all guests were invited to a brunch reception in the Multi-Purpose Room.