This picture of the Blessed Mother Mary was sent in by an OLA senior, Collette Cook. She wrote, "...I went to the school not long after the storm and took pictures. I would like to share one of the special ones. I found a portrait of the Blessed Mother that survived and was leaning up against the debris at OLA. This picture was just awesome, because most churches had something left of the Blessed Mother. I think she was just trying to let everyone know that things were going to be ok. I am ready to attend school and I pray that everyone is ok. Love, Collette Cook Class of 2006"

Our Lady Academy (OLA) Catholic school suffered severe damage from Hurricane Katrina. After a brief closure, OLA reopened and continues to work toward full recovery over the coming years. Pictures of the school damage are displayed here. Your tax-deductible monetary donations are needed to rescue and continue the OLA tradition! See http://www.ourladyacademy.com for more information on how to make a contribution. OLA is the only all-female Catholic school in the state of Mississippi. Established in 1971 as a comprehensive college preparatory school, OLA serves young women in grades 7-12, with a student body of close to 300 students. OLA is staffed by the Sisters of Mercy and dedicated lay professionals. Strong collaboration between OLA and St. Stanislaus (all-male Catholic school across the street) maximizes the religious, academic, and social opportunities for the students. OLA offers various extracurricular activities including ten sports and is the defending state champ in volleyball (the last two years) and soccer (the last four years).

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> A closer view of severe roof damage to Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church.

> View of debris outside of the OLA gymnasium.

> A similar view of debris and damage outside the Fr. Peter Mockler Gymnasium at OLA.

> Looking from south to north, a view between Mercy Hall (left) and Johnson Hall (right).

> A view from the east side of Johnson hall (left) and the old wooden building (right). Mercy Hall is in the background.

> This picture of the Blessed Mother Mary was sent in by an OLA senior, Collette Cook. She wrote, "...I went to the school not long after the storm and took pictures. I would like to share one of the special ones. I found a portrait of the Blessed Mother that survived and was leaning up against the debris at OLA. This picture was just awesome, because most churches had something left of the Blessed Mother. I think she was just trying to let everyone know that things were going to be ok. I am ready to attend school and I pray that everyone is ok.
Love,
Collette Cook
Class of 2006"

> An aerial photo of the OLA campus after Hurricane Katrina. Notice the brown mud covering everything, and the trees and foliage are either destroyed or stripped of leaves in the storm.

> A picture of the OLA campus prior to Hurricane Katrina. Pay attention here to the beautiful trees that surround the campus, and then go take a look at the "after Katrina" aerial shot.

This picture of the Blessed Mother Mary was sent in by an OLA senior, Collette Cook. She wrote, "...I went to the school not long after the storm and took pictures. I would like to share one of the special ones. I found a portrait of the Blessed Mother that survived and was leaning up against the debris at OLA. This picture was just awesome, because most churches had something left of the Blessed Mother. I think she was just trying to let everyone know that things were going to be ok. I am ready to attend school and I pray that everyone is ok.
Love,
Collette Cook
Class of 2006"

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