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September 27, 1915 was the first day of the newly formed institution that we call The Prep. 108 years later, we are still here on Magazine St.fulfilling St. Katharine Drexel’s mission and vision. Here is an article on some of the beginning history of Prep: https://www.creolegen.org/2016/04/22/xavier-university-preparatory-100-years-ago-1915-1915/ We have celebrated 98 years as Xavier University Preparatory and 10 years as St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School. Happy Founder’s Day and Birthday to Prep! 108 and many, many, more…. Www.drexelprep.com #Since1915 New Orleans Catholic Schools #XUP #SKDP #PREP #ForeverThePrep #PreppingHerForLife

New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Crime Laboratory hosted “Forensic Day” for High Schoolers on Tuesday, Sept 19th as part of National Forensic Science Week 2023 (Sept 17 - 23, 2023). Our students toured the lab, participated in forensic activities and Q&A sessions. NOPD’s goal is to build a bridge with youth interested in Forensic Science; allowing them to engage, ask questions, and learn more about the field. It is their hope that this program may foster their interest in forensics beyond high school, as forensics plays a vital role in our criminal justice system. Our students had a great time learning and engaging in activities at the Crime Laboratory. Thank you for inviting St. Katharine Drexel Prep and our amazing students and we look forward to being a part of future events. www.drexelprep.com @nopd @nolacatholicschools #Since1915 #nolacatholicschools #XUP #SKDP #PREP #ForeverThePrep #PreppingHerForLife

On September 8, 2023 SKDP Students attended the first ever Youth Summit at the Empowerment & Policy Conference for the Urban League Louisiana. It was led by Brandan BMike Odoms who spread words of wisdom to help spark the creativity of our amazing students and NBA star, CJ McCollum for stopping by to speak with the students about how to get the future you dream of. Thank you to Urban League of Louisiana for inviting us. Our students had an amazing time and experience. www.drexelprep.com For more highlights of the conference please visit, https://urbanleaguela.org/2023/09/12/245645/ New Orleans Catholic Schools #Since1915 #XUP #SKDP #PREP #ForeverThePrep #PreppingHerForLife

On Friday, Sept 15th SKDP Students, Faculty, and Staff celebrated our student scholars who scored Mastery or better on one or more of the Louisiana Spring State Assessments. They were celebrated by receiving some SKDP swag and gifts. The entire student body watched the SKDP Drumline and Cheerleaders perform. Great job Yellow Jackets, Congratulations scholars! We are so proud of you!!! www.drexelprep.com #NOLACatholicSchools #Since1915 #XUP #SKDP #PREP #ForeverThePrep #PreppingHerForLife

Celebrating democracy in America: On Wednesday, Sept 6, 2023 SKDP held a student voter registration drive for all students aged: 17 and above. The voter registration drive was spearheaded by Prepper - Warren Spears, Platta Temple #15, and Platta Court #14 of the A.E.A.O.N.M.S Oasis of New Orleans Prince Hall Shriners. #VoteReady As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote or don’t know if they are registered. Be part of the solution and check your status on National Registration Day, Tuesday, September 19th. https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ • Last day to register to vote online for the primary election is Saturday, September 23rd. • Early voting is Sept. 30 through Oct. 7 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 1) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. • Oct. 14, 2023 - Louisiana Primary Election Download Louisiana’s Geaux Vote App or visit the state’s website at www.Geaux vote.com for additional information. #NOLACatholicSchools Since1915 #XUP #SKDP #PREP #ForeverThePrep #PreppingHerForLife

Dillard University Day with SKDP Seniors On Monday, August 28, 2023 Dillard University stopped by to talk to our seniors about Dillard University and the opportunities they offer as they make their decision about college. Dillard University, Louisiana's oldest historically Black university, is a private four-year liberal arts faith-based university the is located in New Orleans. Dillard University offeres 22 bachelor's degrees and two certificates in the disciplines of Business, Health and Wellness, the Humanities, Nursing, STEM and Social Sciences. #NOLACatholicSchools #Since1915 #XUP #SKDP #PREP #ForeverThePrep #PreppingHerForLife

Now, more than ever, your donation will maintain our mission and tradition. The Forever The Prep Annual Fund is a yearly general campaign and a critical part of Prep's fundraising efforts and allows us to designate funds to the areas of greatest need. Our mission and tradition of providing the best Prep education possible is challenged each year by rising costs to operate the school - books, supplies, salaries, electricity, gas, COVID protocols, and Hurricane Ida, etc. - just like the rising costs you face at home and in your business. Tuition doesn't cover the full cost to educate each student. The Forever The Prep Annual Fund Campaign is at the core of our fundraising which covers the shortfall between the full cost to educate our students and the tuition that we charge. This is critical as we are preparing and purchasing resources for the 2022 - 2023 school year! Every gift makes a difference, your gift, large or small, supports the day to day operations of Prep - from curriculum development to campus ministry, teacher's salaries, athletics, Christian service, fine arts, student activities, building maintenance and more. Your gift helps keep tuition costs down for all students. Prep's goal is to raise $51,116 by June 30, 2022. If 1,000 donors give $51.16 we can achieve this goal. Invest in Prep today...We can do this together and raise the resources for our students to #PrepHerForLife * Join the Alumni Class Challenge * Spread the word by sign ingup to be a Class Ambassador * Great news, we have more ways to INVEST - you can Donate by scanning the QR code, Text to Give, or donate through your class giving link. You can even create your own page and ask family and friends to support your class through your page. Interested in learning more, signing up, or for video tutorials on how to give visit https://www.drexelprep.com/forevertheprep Ways to support: - Donate through the GiveNOLA website April 18th - May 3rd: www.givenola.org/drexelprep - NOW - June 30th: Support the ForeverThePrep Annual Fund by making a one time donation, sign up for recurring giving, or make a pledge at https://www.drexelprep.com/forevertheprep - Learn more and stay update through Prep's website: https://www.drexelprep.com/givenola - See if your gift can be stretched even further, some employers offer matching gift programs, see if your company offers it here https://www.charitynavigator.org/?bay=content.view&cpid=1799 Need assistance, have questions, ideas, or concerns contact Marcia V Gaspard, Advancement Director for St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School by call/text 504-399-8118 or email [email protected] Thank YOU for supporting the Prep during our End of the School Year Campaign: GiveNOLA & ForeverThePrep Annual Fund 21-22! The students, faculty, staff, and board of directors "Thank You" for all of your support whether it is your prayers, time, or investment in Prep during this campaign from NOW through June 30th. You are making a difference in our students' lives by helping Prep fulfill its Mission.

Fisk University is pleased to announce three new fellows for the 2021 cohort:

Special Mass to Celebrate Saint Katharine Drexel’s Feast Day Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 12:05 PM in the Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul. All are Invited to Join Us watch online at: https://www.saintkatharinedrexelshrine.com/events/

To Reflect On Vice President Harris' Inauguration

Sharon Carter Sheridan ( Xavier Prep ‘66 ) receives check from Semaj Hollins, SKDP Student Council President ‘20 donated by students of Saint Katherine Drexel Prep for the American Cancer Society as student Council Members look on. Junior Student Tristan Barcony was our largest monetary donor enabling the Student Council to surpass its goal.