Senior captain Sydney Comeau capped her stellar NDA career with the crown jewel on Saturday. Her goal in the 71st minute lifted the Cougars to a 1-0 win over Mansfield High School in the Division 2 State Championship game at Manning Field in Lynn. 

"The final piece," said Comeau. "There's literally nothing that feels better than this moment."

That state championship capped off a whirlwind of accomplishments for the senior striker. On November 6, she scored her 100th career goal in a Round of 32 win over Westfield. She signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her soccer career at Holy Cross on November 8.

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Twelve Notre Dame Academy (NDA) seniors made their official collegiate athletic commitments among family, friends, classmates, and the school’s faculty and staff. The student-athletes were celebrated during a National Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony, held on campus, marking a significant milestone in their academic and athletic journeys. These exceptional young women have each demonstrated unwavering commitment, dedication, and talent in their respective sports.

The twelve student-athletes are as follows:

• Siobhan Colin of Canton: Lacrosse, Middlebury College
• Sydney Comeau of Pembroke: Soccer, College of the Holy Cross
• Emelia DaPonte of Marshfield: Soccer, Salve Regina University
• Lola Griffin of Dorchester: Soccer, Bryant University
• Jane Hilsabeck of Hingham: Lacrosse, Clemson University
• Jillian Johnson of Hingham: Golf, Merrimack College
• Kara Leahy of Marshfield: Diving, Sacred Heart University
• Shannon MacLeod of Cohasset: Softball, Boston College
• Aubrey McMahon of Norwell: Lacrosse, Colgate University
• Lauren Talbott of Braintree: Volleyball, Emmanuel College
• Reagan Waldner of Hull: Field Hockey, Trinity College
• Ciara Williams of Hingham: Lacrosse, Hood College

These students follow in the tradition of 78 alumnae who played sports at the collegiate level in the last 10 years. In addition, during their time at NDA, they have balanced the demands of athletics with co-curriculars, serving as Peer Mentors, Campus Ministry Coordinators, Club Leaders, 1804 Society Officers, and more.

President of NDA, Annemarie Lynch Kenneally ’80 P’13 ’15, expressed her admiration stating, “We are immensely proud of these talented student-athletes. These young women have worked hard for years to succeed at the high school level, and I look forward to watching them continue their playing careers at outstanding institutions of higher learning. At Notre Dame Academy, the leadership team, teachers, staff members, and coaches all work together to equip students with the skills and values necessary to thrive beyond the classroom, and the achievements of these twelve student-athletes are a testament to the support we offer that enables each girl to achieve her personal goals.”

Kristen McGill Kelly ’04, Director of Athletics at NDA, shared President Kenneally’s enthusiasm for these impressive young women saying, “They have consistently exhibited the qualities of true champions – teamwork, determination, and a relentless pursuit of success. I congratulate them for their accomplishments and thank them on their commitment and leadership – values that they have modeled for their fellow students during their years at Notre Dame Academy.”

The National Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony was a heartfelt celebration of the dedication and passion these student-athletes have displayed throughout their time at NDA. As they move forward to the collegiate level, the NDA community wishes them continued success, both academically and athletically.

Notre Dame Academy’s annual President’s Golf & Tennis Classic took place on Monday, October 2, at Hatherly Country Club in Scituate, MA. Alumnae, family, and friends came out to play golf and tennis and show their support for NDA during the event.

“Our annual golf and tennis outing this past Monday was another wonderful reminder of how incredible the NDA community is,” said President Annemarie Lynch Kenneally ’80 P’13 ’15. “Everyone there had a story to share about how NDA shaped them, their daughter, or someone else in their life. Those stories are what propel us forward in continuing to inspire the hearts, minds, and voices of each and every NDA student.”

Congratulations to the golf and tennis winners:

• 1st Place Men's Golf: Frank Shea P'28, Joe Cantor, Peter Quinn, and Mike Morris
• 1st Place Women's Golf: Candy LeVangie P'98 '02, Marguerite Masson, Denise Wessman, and Mary O'Donoghue Jordan
• 1st Place Mixed Golf: Rick Miller P'13, William Dailey, Jeff Patterson, Jeanne DeAndrade P'13
• Tennis Champions: Marybeth Elledge Sabeti '92 and Kathy Schellend

We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who took part in the event, served as a sponsor, and donated items to the silent auction. All proceeds from the event benefit the Fund for NDA which provides necessary support to all areas of our school, helping to strengthen and enhance the NDA educational experience.

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Notre Dame Academy continued the tradition of Heritage Day, a joyful annual celebration carried forward throughout the years here in Hingham. Our day began with an all-school liturgy that brought our students together in song and worship. From there, we enjoyed participating in service projects, cheering each other on in team relay races, dancing, eating ice cream, and watching an amazing talent show with impressive performances from our students.

Thank you to everyone who made this incredible day possible!