STAR 2013

Our Mission

The Ochsner STAR program provides qualified high school students, particularly those with limited means and access, a cost-free opportunity to explore the world of healthcare. Through a rigorous, hands-on summer course focusing on science, technology, academics, and research, STAR aims to engage and inspire students to pursue further education and careers in science and medicine.

STAR Class of 2013

	Neill Aguiluz Team Leader Education Outreach Coordinator	De'Jana' Parker Junior Team Leader Star Alumna 2010
Manahil Cheema Bonnabel High School	Chiara Dellihoue Edna Karr High School	Michael Denham Mandeville High School	David Dupart Holy Cross School
Jacob Elnaggar Benjamin Franklin High School	Madeline Evans Dominican High School	Kathlen Garmendia West Jefferson High School	Sharon Luc Academy of Our Lady
Sydney Monix Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy	Sarah Normand Academy of the Sacred Heart	Celeste Reames Cabrini High School	Allen Stenson Sci Academy
Lekha Thangada Isidore Newman School	Sarah Wang Benjamin Franklin High School	Jaymalisa Whatley West Jefferson High School	Richard Williams Jesuit High School

Weekly Newsletter - The Rising Star Gazette

Each student project group compiled a newsletter for one week of the STAR Program, with the goal of recapping their experience during the previous week, offering medical terminology activities, and previewing the activities scheduled for the week ahead. These newsletters were entirely student-produced, with minor review from STAR administration prior to publishing.

• Week 1 - June 28, 2013
• Week 2 - July 5, 2013
• Week 3 - July 12, 2013
• Week 4 - July 19, 2013

Student Music Video Project

Students were tasked with writing, producing, filming, and editing a music video relating to their experiences at Ochsner and in the STAR Program. The final product, "Save Me Maybe," was presented to family, friends, and mentors at the students' Culmination Ceremony.