The Vista Staff

Volume 72 Issue 3

The Vista is a publication of Notre Dame Academy by the students of Journalism II and III.

The office is located in room 113 of the school.

Unsigned editorials represent a majority vote of the newspaper staff.

Co- Editors:

Gina Napoli

Sammie Paris Adviser: Mrs. Julie Sells

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Gina Napoli

As March rolls around each year, we celebrate the achievements of women around the world and promote women’s rights.

It started as International Women’s Day in 1909 and later evolved into National Women’s History week in 1978. The week eventually became a full month celebration.

Although every woman has accomplished something worth recognition, there are several who went above and beyond for women’s rights in society.

Lucretia Mott and Sojourner Truth are two well-known abolitionists who sacrificed their lives for women’s rights and gender equality during social reforms in the 1800s. More recently in the 21st century, Malala Yousafzai has proven to be an influential role model for women all over the world. After she survived being shot in the head at age 15, she wrote her book I am Malala and began a life of support, fame and prosperity.

Here at NDA we are an all-girl’s school for a reason. The ability to go to an all-girl’s school is a gift because we are able to celebrate women all year long, especially during the month of March when students come together and lift each other up with love and kindness. We show support for friends and recognize each other's accomplishments. Being within this supportive environment allows us to be a strong community of women.

While women do continue to make great strides toward equality, we must recognize there are still areas within the United States and the world that need advancement to achieve true equality for women, such as the gender pay gap, education, business ownership, political leadership and more.

It’s time for everyone to understand that women should not be limited. Women are ready to decide the paths they want to journey, and no one should stop them.

Editor’s Corner

Happy end of third quarter to everyone!

The Vista Staff is incredibly excited to share this third issue with you. We are also ecstatic about the incorporation of Journalism I students, Cece and Abi’s, work into this issue.

With fourth quarter and the end of the year approaching, it is almost time to say goodbye to this year’s team, but with that also comes the addition of new reporters to the staff :)

We wish you all a peaceful and happy Spring break, and will see you soon to continue reporting!

With love,

Your Vista Editors, Gina and Sammie