September 12, 2018
Dear Alumnae,
On September 6th, we opened school by celebrating one of our foundresses, Francoise Blin de Bourdon at a liturgy in her honor. Her story represents the heart of our NDA community. Francoise referred to St. Julie as "my dear friend in the Lord," and it was through this special friendship that a deep commitment to educating young women was born. This legacy lives on today in the global network of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the DNA of NDA, who are dedicated to equipping students with whatever is necessary for life.
It lives on here, at 1073 Main Street every year we open school and engage more young women, faculty, staff, and parents in our community, And it lives on in our vast Alumnae network whose 6,000 members are as far as Australia and as close as our classrooms and administrative offices.
As witnesses to the power of community and friendships to accomplish extraordinary things, we begin our 165th year with gratitude, optimism, and many, many friends.
Best,
Annemarie Lynch Kenneally '80 P'13 '15
President
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Open House - Two Opportunities
Share your NDA story with prospective students
Join us to speak to young women who are interested in attending NDA. Share your NDA experience, what you're up to now, and how NDA shaped the woman you have become. If you would be willing to share your story, please email Director of Alumnae Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at staylor@ndahingham.com.
Do You Know an NDA girl?
Sunday, October 14, 2018 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Do you have a daughter, granddaughter, niece, or friend who is interested in attending NDA? Please join us for one of our Open Houses where she can find out more about our academic programs, athletics activities, campus ministry opportunities, and co-curriculars. Please visit https://www.ndahingham.com/admissions.
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Alumnae Luncheon
A gathering of our Golden Alumnae from Granby Street, Roxbury, and Hingham
Friday, September 21
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Common Market Restaurants | 97 Willard Street | Quincy, MA | $30 per person
To register, please click here.
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Reunion 2019
Celebrating '4s and '9s
Saturday, April 27
Are you interested in helping plan your reunion? We would love your help with outreach, and more! Please email Director of Alumnae Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at staylor@ndahingham.com to join your Class Reunion Committee.
2014, 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, 1974, 1969, 1964, 1959, 1954, 1949
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Young Alumnae Reunions
Classes of 2003, 2008, and 2013 – Save the Date!
Your class reunion will be celebrated on Saturday of Thanksgiving Weekend – November 24. Planning is underway – but it's not too late to join your reunion planning committee. Please email Director of Alumnae Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at staylor@ndahingham.com for more information.
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Alumnae Alumnae in the News
Maura Tierney '83 was profiled this summer in The New York Times. Click here to read the full article.
Susan Hogan '84 recently won an Emmy from The National Academy of Television for her work with NBC Washington.
Kaitlyn Skerry Litchfield `02 received photo credit in Entertainment Weekly for a picture she took. Kaitlyn photographed the author of One Of Us Is Lying Karen McManus around Boston – her photo will also be included on the novel's book jacket.
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Update from the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
Katie Rowley Colin '89 P'24 has accepted a newly created position with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. In her role as the Executive Director of Sponsorship, she will design and implement a program that will benefit the sponsored ministries of the US East West Province, helping to ensure their future and preserve their Catholic mission and identity in the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The program is to support the professional growth of the heads of ministries and chairs of Boards of Directors of the sponsored ministries in their understanding of the mission and charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the Roman Catholic Church, and the governance structures of religious, non-profit corporations.
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News from 1073 Main Street
IB Classes Begin: NDA delivers a World-Class Education, Profiled in Newsweek
This week, we launch the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at NDA. All juniors are participating, each enrolled in at least one IB class.We are thrilled to offer this academic addition that differentiates an NDA girl's experience!
In June, NDA was profiled in Newsweek as a new IB World School offering a world-class education to young women. Check out the article here.
For more information, contact the IB Coordinator Kate Carter, at KCarter@ndahingham.com or visit https://www.ndahingham.com/academics/ib
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Grow Your Faith
This year, we are excited to offer additional opportunities to grow in our faith through the celebration of Mass.
In addition to our Liturgies marking important events on the school calendar (for example, Heritage Day and our Advent Liturgy) we will now celebrate Mass on Holy Days which fall during the week and on the first Friday of every month. Alumnae are welcome to join these community celebrations.
Be sure to check the school calendar for dates and times.
We are also hosting First Friday Rosary. Any member is welcome to join us at 7:15 a.m. in the Chapel. The mission of the group is to pray for any special intentions of the NDA community. We provide extra rosaries and prayer cards for individuals to follow along with. For more information, please contact Director of Campus Ministry Michelle Kelley.
You can also submit a prayer request here.
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The Fund for NDA
On behalf of Notre Dame Academy's Board of Directors, student body, and faculty and staff, thank you to our alumnae for your generous philanthropic support of The Fund for NDA last fiscal year.
We are pleased to report that alumnae participation increased by 15% last year and overall the Fund for NDA saw a 24% growth from the previous year.
Your generosity strengthened every aspect of Academy life, allowing each student the opportunity to turn her possibilities into a reality.
To make your gift to this year's Fund for NDA click here.
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~ Special Intentions & In Memoriam ~
Special Intentions
Please keep the following people in your thoughts and prayers:
Sabrina Wilks Khan '85 P'18 '20, April Wilks Inachchal '88, Chair of the Board of Directors Erika Wilks Vardaro '90, and Arlia Wilks Sydor '92 whose mother Spring Wilks Benton passed away on August 28. She is also survived by her grandchildren, including Hannah Khan '18 and Melina Khan '20.
Joan Keenan Barry '54G whose husband Robert passed away on May 18.
Anne Boluch Vegnani `84 P`18 and Mary Boluch Kennefick `85 whose father Myron Boluch passed away on August 7. He is also survived by his granddaughter Olivia Vegnani '18.
Aileen Krom Jarvis '87 whose daughter Maureen Jarvis passed away on September 1.
In Memoriam
Lois Moran McGillivray `48R on March 15.
Caitlyn Melville '06 on July 1.
Mary Lane Lally '43R on July 8.
Sr. Virginia Mulhern SNDdeN `47R on August 11.
If you know an alumna who is in need of our alumnae community's prayerful intentions, please drop a note to staylor@ndahingham.com or call Stevie Lee Taylor, Director of Alumnae Relations, at 781.749.5930, ext. 2247.
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