NDA News |
| May 21, 2010 | Graduation of NDA's 157th Class |
Family and friends of the 142 members of the Notre Dame Academy Class of 2010 gathered on campus on Friday, May 21 to celebrate the graduation of the Academy’s 157th class. The graduates – hailing from 28 communities – have been accepted at 185 different colleges around the nation and abroad. They were sent off with remarks from this year’s commencement speaker, Mary Carroll Sullivan ’68, a nurse-bioethicist-attorney. Emily Kent of North Weymouth was chosen, via an anonymous essay contest, to be the student graduation speaker. Valedictorian Lauren Burke of Norwell and Salutatorian Bridget Nestor of Duxbury were announced to the class at the Senior Banquet held Tuesday evening. Miss the event? Click here to see video of the graduation. To read more about graduation, visit The Pariot Ledger or The Boston Globe. |
May 2010 | Class of 2010 Announces Scholarship Fund
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Notre Dame Academy’s Class of 2010 has announced that their class gift will create a scholarship fund to aid a current freshman in continuing her studies at NDA. Class president Angela Skeiber said, “We are so excited to become part of the Alumnae Association at Notre Dame Academy and continue the legacy of our fellow graduates. As members of the Alumnae Association it is our responsibility to give back to the school to show our appreciation for all we have learned. We want to leave our mark in a positive way and decided to do so this year by creating a scholarship for an underclassman who may need a little extra financial help. This award will be given to a student who shows commitment and dedication to athletics or the arts. These criteria were inspired by our late classmate, Laura Guidoboni, who shared a passion for athletics, the arts, and had a true team spirit.” |
| April 2010 | 2010 Graduation Speaker Announced |
Mary Carroll Sullivan ’68, a nurse-bioethicist-attorney,
will serve as the alumnae speaker at NDA’s 157th graduation
ceremonies. Mary Caroll is a nationally
and internationally recognized speaker and consultant to various health-related
organizations. |
| February 17, 2010 | Ice Hockey Team Expands the Cougar Classic |
In the sixth edition of the Cougar Classic, Ice Hockey Coach Todd Jacobson is looking to maintain the same old success. The girls hockey tournament kicked off with a new look and a new pool of competitors. Read more. |
| January 29, 2010 | Boston Globe Art Show Winners |
Visual and Fine Arts Chair Mrs. Meyer is proud to announce the Boston Globe Art Show winners: Alison Wotton '10, Gold Key for her portfolio
Sara Corben '10, Silver Key in Drawing and two Honorable Mentions in Digital Art
Mary Curtis '11, Two Silver Keys, one in Photography and one in Digital Art
Rachelle del Aguila '12, Gold Key in Photography
Melissa Dole '11, Silver Key in Drawing
Charlotte Gillis '12, two Silver Keys in Photography
Julie Kearns '12, Silver Key in Sculpture
Christine Wojner '12, Gold Key in Photography
Jaimee Cooke '10, Honorable Mention in Design Click here to view a slideshow of these amazing artists' work. |
| January 26, 2010 | Faculty in the News: Lisa Rafferty |
| Drama teacher Lisa Rafferty keeps busy after a full day at NDA. She is the writer and director of the production MOMologues, a comedy about trying to maintain your individuality while helping someone else develop theirs. The original 2001 MOMologues and a 2004 sequel have been staged at the former Stuart Street Playhouse, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and theaters in New Hampshire, as well as in Holland and Belgium. With her three children now ages 11 to 15, Rafferty is writing a third sequel about the middle and high school years, which will be performed in 2011. |
| January 5, 2010 | Student in the News: Caitlin Cronin '10 |
| Congratulations to senior Caitlin Cronin who was named a Boston Globe All-Scholastic for her accomplishments as a swimmer. Caitlin is a four-time Division 2 state champion in the 100 freestyle, Visual and Performing Arts teacher Lisa Rafferty keeps busy after a full day at NDA. She is the writer and director of the production MOMolouges, a comedy about trying to maintain your individuality while helping someone else develop theirs. Read more.winning this year in 53.41. She also took first in the 50 free at the South Sectional. The Junior National qualifier will be swimming for Division 1 Loyola (Md.) next fall. |
| December 18, 2009 | Christmas Gift Project a Success |
| With so many people out of work and families struggling this season, the success of NDA's annual Christmas Gift Drive was more important than ever. Students enthusiastically responded and brought in over 600 toys and gifts for the families served by the Codman Square Health Center, Carolina Hill Family Shelter, and Head Start in Plymouth. |
| December 4, 2009 | Coach of the Year |
Varsity Basketball Coach Mike Barrett was named the Coach of the Year by the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) for Division II South. MBCA President, Don Byron, presented the award to Mr. Barrett at a ceremony and dinner at the College of the Holy Cross. Mr. Barrett’s wife, Tara, Athletic Director Donna Brickley, former JV basketball coach Jim Morse, and former freshman coach Colleen Houde-Mathisen were also in attendance. Ms. Brickley summed up why Coach Barrett was selected, "His vision and passion for the game are contagious and his commitment to putting a relentless team on the court has been tested and tried. Mike loves to compete!" |
| November 20, 2009 | Student in the News: Molly Gorman '11 |
Congratulations to Molly Gorman ’11, winner of the MIAA's 9th Annual Sportsmanship Essay contest! Her essay, The Day I Was Proud to Finish Last, described how she stopped to help a runner on the cross country course who was suffering from an asthma attack. She wrote, “At first, I too ran by her, focused on victory, however, after a few steps, I stopped racing and returned to her side to give her assistance… After a while her breathing trouble subsided, and my fellow competitor and I walked the mile or so back along the trail where we crossed the finish line together.” Click here to read Molly's full essay which appeared on Boston.com. To honor this statewide achievement, Molly attended the annual Sportsmanship Summit on November 20 at Gillette Stadium. As first place winner, Molly receives a $500 cash prize and a recognition plaque from the MIAA. |
| November 18, 2009 | Alumna in the News: Lindsey Hoffman '06 |
Lindsey Hoffman '06 is in her senior year at the University of Missouri and anchors the morning news breaks for KOMU 8 News during NBC's Today Show. Click here to take a look at a clip from September 30. |
| November 13, 2009 | Congratulations Fall Sports Teams! |
We're proud to announce that ALL of our fall sports teams received GOLD academic excellence certificates for their team GPA – averaging 3.0 or better. Once again, the varsity cross country team placed first with a team GPA of 3.684 – an all-time high for that sport. |
| October 16, 2009 | Student in the News: Colleen McQuaid '10 |
Colleen's photography was recently featured in the Boston Globe. To read the full article, click here. |
| October 2, 2009 | Alumna in the News: Cheryl Rosa '88 |
We are always fascinated to learn what our alumnae are doing in the world! Cheryl Rosa '88 works as a research biologist and wildlife veterinarian at the University of Alaska. Each spring, Inupiaq whaling crews legally hunt bowhead whales that have migrated past point Barrow and use the meat in their diet. Cheryl works with the Inupiaq and is studying the bowhead whale and ways to determine their age - many are thought to be nearly 100 years!
This story will be featured on the show Inside on the National Geographic Channel on Sunday, October 4 at 12:00 noon. Or click here to watch a clip from the show. |
| October 1, 2009 | Student in the News: Caitlin Cronin '10 |
| Senior Swim Captain Caitlin Cronin was featured in the Boston Globe for her achievements in the pool. Click here to read the full story. |
| September 11, 2009 | Back to School! |
| Freshmen were dropped off in the front circle for the first time on Tuesday, September 8 while upperclassmen arrived on Wednesday, September 9. To celebrate the opening of the 2009-2010 school year, the entire community gathered together for liturgy. |
| August 18, 2009 | Alumna in the News: Niki Cross '03 |
| Niki Cross '03 was featured in the Patriot Ledger about her involvement with professional women's soccer. Click here for the full article. |
| June 22, 2009 | Alumna in the News: Rachel Marshall '02 |
| Rachel Marshall '02 was featured in the Patriot Ledger for her new fresh pasta company, Nella Pasta. To read the full story, click here. |
| May 22, 2009 | NDA Marks One Hundred and Fifty Sixth Graduation |
| Family and friends of the 144 members of the Notre Dame Academy Class of 2009 gathered at the school's Hingham campus on Friday, May 22 to celebrate the graduation of NDA's 156th class. The graduates - hailing from 23 communities - have been accepted at 172 different colleges around the nation and abroad. They were sent off with remarks from this year's alumnae speaker, Maureen E. Feeney, class of 1966, Boston City Councilor. Victoria Mulloy of Plymouth was chosen, via an anonymous essay contest, to be the student graduation speaker. Click here to read an article and view photos from the Hingham Journal. |
| May 17, 2009 | Softball Team Clinches the Catholic Conference Title |
| The softball team was featured in The Boston Globe on May 17 for their winning season. Senior captains Jess Crimaldi, Maggie Holland, and Lauren Tarpy lead the team this season. Click here for the full story. |
| May 8, 2009 | Essay Contest Winner |
| A warm congratulations to junior Adaugo Ugocha who was one of four finalists in the state-wide Israel Arbeiter Essay Contest sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council. Adaugo's essay was chosen from over 300 submissions and she was recognized for her work at a recent ceremony at Fanueil Hall. She also won a trip to Washington, D.C. on Veteran's Day to tour the Holocaust Memorial Museum and other historic sites. |
| April 23, 2009 | Parent in the News: Mary Grzybinski P'06 '08 '11 |
| Mary Grzybinski P'06 '08 '11 ran the Boston Marathon and was joined by her daughters, Jennifer '06 and Deirdre '08 for the final two miles! Click here to read the full article. |
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