GATE WAY THE MAGAZINE OFTHEACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME VOLUME2 NDATYNGSBORO.ORG
DirectorofAdmissions LaurenMarquis,M.S., DirectorofInstitutionalAdvancement JacobNorton, DirectorofFacilities KelleyRice,
HeadofSchool TracyAngeramo, AssistantPrincipal,Pre-K-5 PamBernazani, DeanofStudents
MichaelGallagher, , DirectorofPhilanthropy,LowellGeneralHospital
AlexandriaRegan,CPA, Partner,CitrinCooperman
TimothyStever, DirectorofElectricalEngineering,ZollMedical
Sr.BarbaraBarry,SNDdeN, SNDdeNProvinceCenter
ChiefRiskOfficer,EnterpriseBank JenniferHanson
JeffreyThompson, CEO,DonoghueForlines,LLC , AdjunctLawProfessor,UniversityofSouthernIndiana ., HeadofSchool
Dr.SarahWannemuehler
Ex-Officio VittoriaPacifico,Ed.D
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Sr.MaryFarren, President
JamesFlynn,Ed.D., CharlotteKelly, DirectorofCommunicationsandMarketing
KathleenColin ExecutiveDirectorofSponsorship,SNDdeNProvinceCenter
ITManager AndreaSheehan, SeniorExecutiveAssistant CorporationoftheSistersofNotreDamedeNamurEast-WestProvince Sr.BarbaraBarrySr.ElaineBain, Clerk Sr.PatriciaChappellSr.EileenBurns 2022-2023BoardofDirectors
DirectorofCampusMinistry
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ShelaghMahoney’83 CEO&Owner,EasternSaltCompany,EasternMineralsInc.&AtlanticSalt
KimMcCarthy, FormerNDAParent,RetiredSpecialEducationTeacher
JamieDeignan,
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JosephMcNamee, BoardChair, Manager,EasternSaltCompany FrederickK.Newey, DirectorofGlobalProductManagement,ZollMedical
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Moving Forward s I reflect on the 2021-22 school year, I am so proud of our entire school community for its drive, determination, patience, and perseverance to not only continue navigating in-person learning during a pandemic and times of global unrest, but also to push beyond being present daily to focus on crafting and executing plans for the Academy’s future growth and development.
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Having the drive to look ahead and move forward during challenging times is an attribute that is developed and refined over the course of one’s lifetime. Our foundress, St. Julie, once said, “Teach them everything that is necessary to equip them for life.” These words have taken on WarmSistersforwardIinclusion.expandingitMissionInyearstaffbuilding,year.plan,Ourtomorrow.dedicationmeaningduringtheseunprecedentedtimes,andtheNDAcommunityhasrespondedwithrenewednewtoeducatingstudentsholisticallywiththeskillstosucceedtodaywhilepreparingforfaculty,staff,andadministrationhaveworkedtirelesslyinpursuitofthegoalsofourstrategicInspiringExcellence,towardwhichsignificantprogresswasmadeoverthecourseoftheThereturnofmanyin-personeventsofferednewopportunitiesforoutreach,relationshipandcreationofnewpartnerships,whichareallcrucialtoourfuturesuccess.FacultyandaretobecommendedfortheircommitmentofadditionalworktosupporttheAcademy’stwo-accreditationprocessforNewEnglandAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(NEASC).thiseditionofGatewayMagazine,theAcademysharesthecountlesswaysinwhichlivingourandHallmarkswasattheheartofallthatweaccomplishedthroughouttheyear.Whetherwasexploringnewwaystoexpressspirituality,increasingphilanthropicsupportforourschool,coursesofstudy,implementingnewprograms,orpromotingdiversity,equity,andIhopethatyouwilljoinmeincelebratingoursuccess!feelsofortunatetobeapartofsuchablessedcommunityofpeopleandlookforwardtomovingtogethertoensurethateveryNDAstudentandfamilyrealizesthefullbenefitsofaofNotreDamedeNamurCatholiceducation.regards,
Environmental Education
at NDA inNature:NDALearns • Middle Schoolers engaged in sound mapping and •••Preschoolerswentonnaturewalks.•••Students•••Fourthwhilemathstudentssearchedforreflectionintheirtheologyclassesoutdoorsymmetryinnaturetofindtheirfractionsandratios.graderslearnedaboutthewatercycleandplayedwatershedgames.TheUpperSchoolScienceClublistenedtoaguestalumnaspeakerdiscussherenvironmentaleconomicscareer.Learnersfromallgradesgrewseasonalflowersandproduceinsidethegeodomeandnearbyhoophouseandtastedtheirsmallcropsoftomato,basil,garlic,kale,cabbage,onions,andmore.inafter-schoolenrichmentlearnedbasiccodingwithScratch.Elementary,Pre-KandKstudentsparticipatedinageodomescavengerhunt.Studentscreatedanoutdoorclassroomspacewithanobstaclecourseandpuppettheater.Studentstappedtheon-sitemaplesugartreestocreateandtastehomemadesyrup.ApollinatorgardenwascreatedwithnativeplantsandflowersaspartofNDA’scommitmenttothelargermissionoftheGlobalClimateForumwithSNDdeNschoolsacrosstheworld.
As we reportedinthe last issue of the Gateway, with the support of a generous anonymous donor andthrough the hardwork of our faculty-led STEAM (Science,Technology,Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Team, the Academy developed a comprehensive environmental education program which included the construction of the environmental learning lab on the ground floor,an outdoorhoop house, and a geodomeonour beautiful 200NDAacrecampus.wasalso able to hire Ms. Alexandra Webb as our Environmental Education and Enrichment Coordinator.(See page5 to meet Ms. Webb!) Nearly a year after the launch, we are excited to share an update on our activities and to reflectonhowthis new program has improved the educational Thecomponentofexperienceofourstudentsandhashelpedusfulfillakeyourstrategicplan.Academychosetoenhancetheirenvironmentaleducationprograms for a varietyof reasons including a strong institutional commitment to creating healthierandmorecivically engaged communities. Wealso want to provide our students with the physical and psychological benefits afforded by is Alive
Dome?Whatisthe andcold.thermodynamicstoregulateheatgardenbedsworktogetherusing3,000-gallonfishtankandraisedoperateusingsolarpanels,andthewaxandairtemperature,fansskylightsself-regulateusingbees’opportunities.Insidethegeodome,andprovideshands-onlearningages,Pre-KthroughGrade12,andlearninglabthatservesallcalled,isanoutdoorgreenhouseTheDome,asitisaffectionately
deliberatefocusoncriticalthinkingandhigher-levelproblemsolving.toprovideage-appropriate,sequentialexperiencesforstudents,withEnglish,andscience–werepartofthefun.Thecurriculumisdesignedofcampus,andattheDome.Allareasofstudy-fromtheology,toart,toSchool.“Wefeelhonoredtobeabletogivethisgifttoourstudents.”andtheearthinfuturegenerations,”sharedDr.VittoriaPacifico,Headofwasimportanttorespondtostudents’changinginterestsandtheneedsgraduatesnowgoontopursueSTEAMmajorsincollege,sowefeltitspendingtimeinnature.Mostnotably,morethan50%ofourhighschoolofthetime.“Asaschool,webelievethatusingnatureasanextensionofourclassroomswillinstillagreatersenseofrespectforourenvironmentThisschoolyear,Ms.Webbandfacultyfromallgradelevelsanddisciplinesengagedourstudentsinenvironmentaleducationthroughdynamicteachingandlearningwithintheclassroom,aroundthegrounds“Wehopethatthisnewprogramwillhelpourstudentsbecomemoreconnectedtonature,morerespectfuloflivingthings,moresociallyconscious,andmoreunderstandingofourresponsibilitytocarefortheearth,”saidDr.JamesFlynn,NDAPrincipal.
Alexandra Webb, Environmental Education & Enrichment Coordinator Growing up in Western Massachusetts, Alex Webb was raised to live in and love the outdoors. She grew up hiking Mount Greylock and kayaking on Nashawannuck Pond. Her love of nature led her to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies at Juniata College and she is currently finishing her Masters in Environmental Education from Slippery Rock University. In her first year at NDA, Alex has helped students at every grade level understand that their environmental choices have an impact on our common home. Through her guidance, support, and teaching, students studied beaver habitats, tapped the Academy’s maple trees and made syrup, grew their own produce to make delicious and healthy snacks and much more. Reflecting on the future, Webb said, “I am excited for my second year at NDA and the positive impact that I hope environmental education will have on our students and their actions and choices for years to come.”
THEGATEWAY FACULTY SPOTLIGHT A everyday,weareexcitedthatshewillcontinuetobeinvolvedasanNDAgrandparent!careershehashadattheAcademyofNotreDame!WhilewewillmissseeingMrs.Stangroomoncampuscommunity.Wewishherawell-deservedretirement,onethatweprayisasrichandfulfillingastheamazingOnFriday,June10,theentireNDAfamilygatheredtohonorMrs.Stangroom’sgreatcontributionstoourschoolconfidence.ThankstoMrs.StangroomNDAsecondgraderswerealwaysrimpactshehashadonhundredsofstudentsandtheirfamiliesoverhertoretire!TheAcademywouldliketothankMrs.Stangroomforthepositivecherishedsecondgradeteacher,CathyStangroom,hasmadethedecisionftermorethan40yearsofdedication,commitmentandlove,our42-yearsofteaching.Herwarmguidancefosteredaloveoflearning,readingandexploringthatenabledeachofherstudentstogrowineadyfortheirnextchallenge! Thank You, Mrs. Stangroom! 5
The week focused on learning more about the SNDdeN ministries and their work throughout the world.
The Office of Campus Ministryand the Upper School Student Council teamed up to create the first schoolwide, week-long celebrationfocused on the work of the Sisters ofNotreDame de Namur.
Students,faculty and stafflearned about important efforts including health careforthepoorinthe Democratic Republic of Congo, clean water initiatives in Nigeria, and other schools, like NDA, around the word. Theweek was inspiring and an important reminder that God is good and that goodness is all Studentsaroundus.handcrafted donation boxes that were visible in every classroom to help support SNDdeN efforts worldwide. After discussing the important work happening around the globe, one of our Kindergarteners immediatelyvolunteered that he would donate the $2 he recently received fromthe Tooth Fairy!
• Taking a story walk, IntheFootsteps of St. Julie, that depicted her life and the places and people she served.
• Building flower boxes and planting flowers to beautify campus and serve as a visualreminder of the importance and beauty of nature, and the need to care for our common home, as Pope Francis calls us to do in his encyclical, LaudatoSi
• Creating a prayer garden for meditation and reflection.
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• Preparing the land for an outdoor classroom and activities area.
The highlight of the week was Walk withMe,a community-wide effort to bring awareness to the importance of physical and mental wellness. Students, families and faculty created teams to walk the NDA track together. Over 200 individuals participated, helping tostrengthen ourcommunity and remind all of us that no one walks alone.Walkers were alsotreated to live music performances and had the opportunity to take partin a number of games and activities.
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THE CLASS OF 2022 CHOSE NDA ANDTHESESCHOOLSCHOSETHEMJustineBerni University of Connecticut Design & Technology for Theater StephanieBradley Regis College Business AllanCooper Part Time College/ Playing Junior Hockey Business/Finance GraceDeLaRosa University of Vermont Business EllaFrench University of Vermont Psychology and Dance KendallFroment Emmanuel College Nursing AbigailGolden University Massachusetts-Lowellof Nursing JeanelleGonzalez Suffolk University Finance IvanGuevara Assumption University Business 7 LisaAboagye-Kodjoe Simmons University Nursing MayaHardy Worcester Polytechnic Institute Biology and Biotechnology SofiaFriedl Springfield College Occupational Therapy THE GATEWAY
IsabelJohansen University Massachusetts-Lowellof ElectricalEngineering CatherineJohnson University of New Hampshire Nursing VyLe The New School Fashion Design KatherineMa Endicott College Marketing KatharineMcNamee Fairfield University Business StephanieMoreau Endicott College CommunicationsMarketingand EmmaO’Gorman Boston College Biology MayaO’Gorman Boston College Biology/Pre-med YashitaRane Boston University Psychology/Pre-med AbigailReyes University Massachusetts-Lowellof Nursing AnnaliReyes Northern CommunityEssexCollege ArtGeneralStudies:andDesign SamanthaSheehan University of Vermont PoliticalScience AbigailSpaniol InstituteRensselaerPolytechnic Computer Science KatherineVieira InstituteWorcesterPolytechnic MechanicalEngineering IshaSwarray Howard University Health Science ShutongZhang UniversityofVirginia Biology 8 AiyanaMercedes Lasell University Fashion Merchandising RandyOvalles University of Rhode Island ElectricalEngineering CiaraMaldonado Providence College Finance MaeveMcComas Rivier University Nursing SarahHouston Bentley University Economics/Finance
Hallmark1: Weproclaimby our lives,even morethanby ourwords, thatGodisgood.
educateforlife.learningcommunitieswhichholisticTheAcademyofNotreDame,Tyngsboro,aCatholic,privateschool,sponsoredbytheSistersofNotreDamedeNamur,isbasedontheeducationalphilosophyoftheirfoundress,St.JulieBilliart.TheAcademyoffersrigorouseducationalprogrammingfromPre-Kthroughacollege-preparatoryUpperSchool.Ourmissionfocusesoneducatingthewholepersonforlifethroughacurriculumrootedinspiritualformationandacademicexcellence.WenurtureabeliefinthegoodnessofGodandthedignityofeachperson.Wearecommittedtocommunity-building,diversity,globaljusticeandservicetothoseinneed. OUR MISSION OUR HALLMARKS ReturnstoNDAFineArtsNight
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After a three-year hiatus due to COVID, students across all grade levels were excited to welcome families and friends for the Academy’s All-School Fine Arts Night on Thursday, May 19. The evening showcased student work in multiple mediums. On display were works of art created by students in grades Pre-K through 12, as well as sculptures, piano solos, musical performances by Glee Club and the NDA Playmakers drama troupe. An exciting new addition to the program was the multimedia presentations composed by Middle School students. Students were challenged to create a melody over a given chord progression or compose an eight bar solo using the pentatonic scale. Check out these talented music producers by using this QR code:
Hallmark3: Weeducatefor,andact onbehalf of, justiceandpeacein theworld. Hallmark4: Wecommitourselves to community service. Hallmark5: Weembracethegiftof diversity. Hallmark6: andwiththoseweserve.amongthoseWecreatecommunitywithwhomwework
Hallmark2: andsacrednessofWehonorthedignityeachperson.
NatalieFoy ’ supportpeace.thepeopleofUkraineandRussiaandto23usedherartisticgiftstohonor Foy created an original 30” x 40” acrylicpainting on canvas, titled What’s Going On, that depicts her hope for a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Through the efforts of Mrs. Jamie Deignan, the Academy’s Director of Campus Ministry, the painting was displayed at local parishes for prayer vigils. Throughout the Lenten season, community members, parishioners, and others were able to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win the painting and to support UNICEF’s relief work in Ukraine. “Art can be so impactful,” Foy said. “I took inspiration fromPicasso’s Guernica. By raffling the painting, I hopetobringourschoolcommunityandthe greater communitytogether andprovide a pathway to help community.”valuesandDr.“NataliewerepeacethatthatSheandFoyandheal.”Shenotedthatmanypeoplearefeelinghopelessandareseekingwaystohelp,whetherbigorsmall.commentedthatshehasfamilytiesinbothRussiaUkraineandthepaintingisverypersonaltoher.hopestheworkofartwillhumanizethesadnesstheworldfeelsforallthevictimsofthewarandherartwillencouragepeopletopraydailyforinUkraineandtheworld.Over450raffleticketssold,raising$2,370forUNICEF.isagiftedartist,”saidNDAHeadofSchoolVittoriaPacifico.“SheistrulylivingourmissionHallmarksthatareessentialcharacteristicsandofaSistersofNotreDamedeNamurlearning
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The Alumni Athletic Award is given by theNDA Alumni Association. The recipient must be a multi-season athlete who has shown dedication and determination throughout their 4 years of high school. This year’s recipient is Maeve McComas ’22. Maeve is a 12-season athlete participating in volleyball, basketball and track and field. Throughout her four years, Maeve has been a steady, quiet contributor to her teams and the school. When we were without middle school coaches for volleyball and basketball a few years ago, she volunteered her time to help run practices so that middleschool students had an opportunity to play. During her 12 seasons she has earned every awardat least once and some she has earned several times - Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player, Coach’s Award, and Sportsmanship Award. Maeve has earned the admiration and respect of both faculty and students. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the Treasurer of Student Council. As Vice President of the senior class, she has been the go to person when a task needed to get done; always willing to organize an activity or chair a committee. A consistent presence in the Chapel, she has been very involved in Mission and Ministry, helping plan liturgies and prayer services. Outside of school, she is an altar server, and teaches swim lessons in the Special Olympics program.ShewillattendRivier University in the fall and plans to major in nursing.
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The Rachel Morrison Award is presented tothe senior-athlete who has participated in the most sports seasons, has a GPA of 3.5 or higher, is active in the school community, and is continuing on to college. This year’srecipient is Katherine “Katie” Vieira ’22. Katie is a 14-season athlete participatingin soccer,swimming,indoor track, softball and track and field. A member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, she has taken some of the most challenging courses at NDA including multiple Advanced Placement classes. Along with her academic and athletic accomplishments she also participated in Student Council for3 years, 1804 Society,Science Club, Yearbook,the Muse, Quiz Show, Discographyand the new Diversify Club. Even with all of this she still found timeto do volunteer work at the Nevins MSPCA and the Billerica Library. Katie will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute where she will study Mechanical Engineering and hopes toplay soccer.
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Over 200 Lancer athletes, families and friends attended the annual Sports Awards Night to recognize and celebrate students for their dedication, good sportsmanship and athleticism. In addition to recognizing conference standouts, most improved participants and team leaders, the evening was capped off by the announcement of the Senior Sports Award scholarship winners.
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The Academy witnessed great growth during her tenure, including enhanced academics, the addition of athletic teams, and improvements to thecampus. When Sister Kathryn came back to NDA in 1980, the only interscholastic sport was basketball. She was an avid sports fan and under her leadership, NDA added numerous varsity, junior varsity, and middle school teams. The Academy also fundraised to build tennis courts and an athletic facility that still bears Sister Kathryn’s name, which features a track, soccer field, and two softball fields. In 2009, Sr. Kathryn was inducted into the Academy’s Athletic Hall of Fame as a “Special Contributor” for all she had done for athletics at NDA. Until recently, Sr. Kathryn served as moderator of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 2015, the Alumni Association created the Sister Kathryn McGuiggan Service Award, which we look forward to presenting at the return of the Blue and Gold Gala on Saturday, November 5, 2022. We plan to honor Sister Kathryn’s enduring legacy at the Gala and hope you’ll join us.
Anyone who has been affiliated with the Academy over the last fifty years will remember Sister Kathryn Lawrence McGuiggan, SNDdeN. Her work in the field of education spanned forty years and she dedicated more than thirty of those years to the Academy of Notre Dame. She served the Academy from 1969 to 1974 as an English teacher, guidance counselor, and mentor. In 1980, Sister Kathryn returned to the Academy as CEO/ President, a role which she held for more than twenty-five years.
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A naturalleader, Kate has served as captain for soccer, alpine skiing and golf. She was selected as a two-time CAC All-star, received the MIAA Sportsmanship award as a sophomore and received the MVP award for both soccer and alpine skiing as a senior. In additionto her athletic accomplishments, she is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. As Co-President of Student Council she helped to lead many school-wide activities and events. Kate exudes the many qualities and attributes thatmade Sr. Kathryn a legend in our school community.
ongratulations to Katharine McNamee ’22 who was awarded this year’s Sr. Kathryn McGuiggan Distinguished Athlete Award. During her high school years, Kate excelled athletically,participatingin13total seasons and 6 different sports: soccer, swimming, basketball, alpine skiing, softball and golf. She was an inauguralmemberofNDA’s girls golf and alpine ski teams.
Congratulations to Dave Bradley, our first recipient of the Joseph R. Fucarile Distinguished Service Award!
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ServiceExtraordinary NDA extends an enormous thank you to Sr. Mary Farren, SNDdeN, as her board term comes to a close at the Academy of Notre Dame, Tyngsboro. Sr. Mary has worn many hatsat NDA since1996, most recently as a member oftheBoardofDirectors, Chair of the Board Mission Integration Committeeand all around champion of NDA. Herdedication to NDA’s Mission, students,families and our beloved learning community has guided NDA for over 26 years. In her role as President of the Corporation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur East-West Province, we know Sr. Mary will continue to have a watchful eye on our continued progress and we will keep her close always! We are grateful that Sr. Barbara Barry, SNDdeN, will remain on the Board of Directors for the upcoming school year. Since the 2000 Sports Awards Night, the Friends of NDA (FoNDA) has presented a Distinguished Service Award to an individual who has made significant contributions to our student athletes and the Academy’s athletic program.
Mr. Bradley is a long time FoNDA member who served as treasurer for three years. In that capacity, Mr. Bradley was involved in numerous fundraising efforts that have enabled FoNDA to purchase equipment for various teams, allocate funds to our many clubs and activities, and fund our senior day celebrations. He has been present at countless athletic events, even those where his own daughters, Stephanie ’22 and Victoria ’19, were not playing.
This year, NDA announced that the award will be renamed in honor ofa very special man, Joseph R. Fucarile, who passed away in October 2021. For many years, Mr. Fucarilewas a major contributor to NDA - giving histime, treasureand talent. In fact, more than 30 years ago, he started the tradition of bringing together and honoring our student athletes throughthe annual Sports Awards Night. He was a founding father of the Lower School Parents’ Club and a member of the NDA Board of Directors, serving as Chairman for 12 years. He was instrumental in helping to build NDA’s track, softballand soccer fields. Mr. Fucarile agreed to chair the committee thus making the dream of a high quality athletic program a reality. He and some other fathers even rolled out the sod on the main soccer field by hand! Mr. Fucarile, who was oftenreferred to as “Mr. NDA,” was inducted into the NDA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005.
Mr. Fucarile’s wife, Faith, and their three children, Jeff, Kelly’96, and Bryan, were in attendance as the first award in his name was presented to DaveBradley.
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Classof 2022 Cemetery Restoration Project onourcampus:SisterslaidtorestWerememberthe41 Sr. Agatha Sr.Sr.SaintMarySr.Sr.SabinaSr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.AgnesCarmelitaMarieAgnesHelenaAgnesJosephaAileenMarieAliceThereseAnnaJosephaAureliaBernadineMarieCarmelitaMarieCatherineSt.TheresaEdithoftheSacredHeartEleanorAugustaEstelleoftheSacredHeartFidelisoftheSacredHeartFrancisReginaGertrudeElizabethHelenBerchmansIsabelleoftheSacredHeartJosephineMarieJosephineoftheSacredHeartJulieduSacredCoeurMargaretDeniseMargaretJosephinaMargaretLouisMargaretSt.CeciliaMarieAliciaMarieCeciliaMarieEleanoreMarieJosephineMaryAgnesoftheBlessedSacramentMaryBenignaMaryoftheBlessedTrinityMaryCorneliaMaryJosephinaPerpetuaoftheSacredHeartRitaAloysiusSaintCeciliaWinifredMarie
The Class of 2022 and their parents adopted the NDA cemetery as their Senior Class Gift project this year. The cemetery, located behind the school,is the final resting place of 41 Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, manyof whom lived and taught at the Academy. The graduating class wanted to pay tributeto these special women who shaped our school and impacted the lives of all the students who came before the classof 2022andallthatwill follow. We are grateful to two seniors,Steph BradleyandSamSheehan,and their fathers, Dave Bradleyand Matt Sheehan,who spearheaded the initiative with Jake Norton, Director of Facilities. Together, they worked to restore this important space on campus by cleaning headstones, clearing the landscape, andcreating garden beds. They also partnered with localvendorsandin-kind donors to replace the centerpiece of the cemetery; a ten-foot concrete crucifix thathad been damagedby a fallen tree. The broken crucifix received a proper burial on campus and the new cross will be installedthis summer, along with benchesand Duringplantings.graduation week, theclass of 2022 metatthecemeteryfor a special prayer service. Samand Steph led thecommunityin prayer and read eachSister’s name in remembrance as aflower was laid on each grave by members of the senior ThankyoutothemembersoftheClassof2022andtheirparentsclass. for supporting this important initiative and raising more than $2,300 for the project. We would also liketo thank the organizations who gaveof their time and resources: Paul’s Landscaping in Wilmington, Massachusetts Ready Mixin Littleton, LeMasurier Granite Quarry Inc. in N. Chelmsford, Sweeney Forms in Stow, Garside Monuments in Westford, and Home Depot in Nashua.
This year, the Academy was thrilled to bring back a treasured event: the Alumni Mass & Tea, featuring the Senior Medallion Ceremony. This annual event honors distinguished alumni and welcomes the graduating class into the Alumni Association with the presentation of the Academy Medallion – a gold, Maltese cross worn by graduates of the many Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur schools all over the world. It serves to identify alumni as belonging to an amazing group of individuals, who are strong, intelligent, spiritual, and generous. We were pleased to be able to present the St. Julie Alumni of the Year award to three deserving alumni: Sister Joanne Sullivan ’68, Shelagh Mahoney ’83 and Amanda Stangroom McLaughlin ’03. Named for the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the St. Julie Alumni of the Year Award is presented to individuals who personify the NDA mission and the hopes that the Academy has for its graduates. The ideal candidate is an alumna/us who has demonstrated vocational accomplishment, a commitment to community service, a dedication to Christian values, and ongoing loyalty to the Academy. Congratulations to this year’s recipients! Amanda Stangroom McLaughlin ’03 and her family
Lisa Aboagye-Kodjoe ’22, Sr. Joanne Sullivan ’68, and Gabrielle Aboagye-Kodjoe ’25 Board Member Shelagh Mahoney ’83 and some members of her family
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THE GATEWAY CareerDay Thank you to the alumni who joined us in person and virtually for Upper School Career Day. (L-R) Beth Teague Loell ’11, Briana Andella ’13, Elizabeth Kelly King ’97, Andrea Laws ’88, Alana Acquaviva ’98, and Beth O’Connell ’85 took a break for a quick picture! ALUMNI NEWS personalandprofessional,byemailingSendthePleaseshareyournews!AlumniOfficeupdates,bothalumni@ndatyngsboro.orgorcalling(978)649-7611Ext.321.MatchMadeatNDA
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Congratulations to the Class of 1972, celebrating their 50th Reunion, who made a special visit to campus in May for a tour! NDA was well represented at the wedding of Molly McNamee ’14 and Brendan Cary last September! It was our pleasure to host the Class of 1981 on campus in October 2021 as they finally had a chance to celebrate their 40th Reunion.
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Congratulations to Amy Byrnes and Kyle Espinola, who met in middle school and graduated together from our 8th Grade. It was an honor to host their marriage ceremony in Our Lady’s Chapel!
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Thank you toall those who participated in the 29th Annual NDA Golf Tournament held on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Vesper Country Club. Despite windy conditions, the sun was shining, and it was a beautifulday out on the course. We are pleased to report that more than $100,000 was raised for the Eric P. Hanson Memorial Scholarshipforthesecondyear in a row. We are grateful toour players,sponsors, benefactors and communitymembers for believing in our students and mission, and giving us theopportunity to award theEric P. Hanson Memorial Scholarshipto deservingNDA students. A specialthanks to our lead sponsors, especially the Hanson Family, Mahoney Oil,Eastern Salt Company, Demoulas Foundation, F.L. PutnamInvestment Management Company, and theThompson Family. See you next year! to R) President Joe McNamee, Sean McNamee, Board Member Shelagh Mahoney ’83, and Christine Hart ’86 Vittoria Pacifico and members of the NDA Golf Team
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We look forward to inviting alumni and family members to share careerinsightswithourhigh school students. Career mentors are welcome to participate in person or virtually. If you’re interested in serving as a mentor, please email alumni@ndatyngsboro.org.
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Join us on campus for Rachel’s Run in memory of Rachel Anne Morrison, Class of 2005 valedictorian and 12-season athlete. This annual 5K and 1.5 mile community walk on the NDA cross country trail (now known as Rachel’s Trail) preserves a tradition started by Rachel after her graduation from the Academy. All proceeds will benefit the Rachel Anne Morrison Memorial Scholarship and the Rachel Morrison Scholar/Athlete Award for graduating seniors. We will also have a special announcement in the fall!
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The Academy is excited to welcome back the Blue & Gold Gala and Online Auction on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center. Gather with current families, alumni, community members and friends for a fun night of mingling, connecting, and dancing in honor of our Stayandbelovedschool.TheentireNDAfamilywillhaveachancetobidonitemsinouronlineauction.studentstunedformoreinformation!
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Join us as we celebrate Homecoming withthe entire NDA community. Alumni, current families, and friends are welcome to campus on Saturday, September24 for a fun-filled afternoon featuring food trucks, games, rides, a beer garden, school tours and much more.Register online at ndatyngsboro.org/homecoming/
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CareerDay Wednesday, December 7, 2022
CO-EDPRE-KTHROUGHGRADE12 180 Middlesex Rd. • Tyngsboro, MA 01879 SAVETHEDATE! Saturday,November5,2022 UMassLowellInn&ConferenceCenter