The STATE of things at Naz

We are not exaggerating when we say that Roadrunner Athletics have taken excellence to a whole new level recently.

3 7 4 current defending IHSA State Champions: Baseball, Football, Girls Basketball

State Qualifying Teams (2022-23): Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Girls Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Football, Competitive Dance, Girls Basketball

Individual Student-Athlete State Qualifiers: Wrestling, Diving

School-wide clap outs, caravans of Freddie Fanatics heading down state, trophies, medals and celebratory Pep Rallies have become a welcome part of our school year.

“For 123 years, Nazareth has focused on educating the whole person. We are proud that athletics and healthy competition have been a strong part of that tradition,” said Principal Therese Hawkins. “We also recognize that the excellent win-loss records and State Titles earned over the past few years are the result of generations of Nazareth Roadrunners whose grit and determination paved the way for today’s student-athletes.”

The current STATE of Naz teams are thanks to every student-athlete who has worn a Nazareth jersey.

Jesus’ mission of unity and committed to educating the whole person.

Dear Nazareth Academy Alumni, Families and Friends,

1209 W. Ogden Avenue

La Grange Park, Illinois 60526 Phone: 708.354.0061 www.nazarethacademy.com

President: Mrs. Deborah Vondrasek Tracy ’82

Principal: Mrs. Therese Uphues Hawkins ’79

Academic Dean: Sr. Terry Middendorf, CSJ ’60

Director of Maintenance:

Mr. Dennis Moran

Dean of Students: Mr. Tim Racki

Director of Curriculum and Instruction:

Ms. Jessica Radogno

Editor: Ms. Alena Murguia ’89

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At Naz, we certainly enjoy the excitement of spring activities and programs! The fine arts showcases, spring sports, senior class celebrations and recognition of academic achievements … all round out a full and special season at Nazareth Academy. It’s a season rich in tradition including Ring Day, Living Stations of the Cross, Awards Day, Closing School Mass and Graduation … all of which tell the story of our school year.

This issue celebrates some of the unique stories that make up Nazareth’s legacy. We are proud to highlight the diverse ways alumni, faculty and students are “telling the story of our mission” by living out our Pillars of Scholarship, Service, Spirit and Unity. The invisible thread that runs through each of these stories ties them all to the continual legacy created at Nazareth Academy, all of which, of course, remains rooted in our CSJ and Nazareth mission of unity.

How blessed and lucky we are to know that our mission is alive and well in the members of our Nazareth family who continue to bring hope and light to a world so much in need. We hope you enjoy this issue of Blueprint as much as we do!

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Happy Spring!

Deborah Tracy ’82 President

Therese Hawkins ’79 Principal