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Categories Academics, NDA News, Science / 07.29.13

NDA Science Research Students Place at 2013 International Genius Olympiad

Three Notre Dame Academy science research students recently brought home medals after placing at the 2013 International Genius Olympiad. NDA’s Cassidy Ryan, Giannina Rokvic, and Ellen Kendall attended the Genius Olympiad in Oswego, New York, from June 16 to 21. The event promotes a global understanding of environmental issues and included about 550 qualifiers from … Read more

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Categories Academics, Making a Difference, NDA News / 06.08.13

NDA Class of 2013 Graduates!

Notre Dame Academy celebrated the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2013 this afternoon at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. NDA’s 132 graduating seniors have been awarded over $12.3 million in scholarships (not including KEES money). Elizabeth Romes was named valedictorian of NDA’s Class of 2013 and Marisa Lorch was named salutatorian. NDA Principal Dr. … Read more

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Categories Academics, NDA News, Science / 05.22.13

Science Research Students Compete at International Competition

Monica McFadden and Emily Walter were members of TEAM KENTUCKY for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Phoenix, AZ, from May 12 to 17. Eight hours of judging of more than 1700 students from over 70 countries and territories took place on May 15. For her project on biobarrier removal of … Read more

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Categories Academics, Making a Difference, NDA News, Religion / 05.22.13

Sunday Reading Reflection – May 19, 2013

Alicia Von HandorfPentecost ReflectionsSunday, May 19, 2013 When a Christian is asked about the most important holy days of the year, their brains usually jump straight to Christmas and Easter. While these are two very important days in our faith, there are other days that are extremely important days that we sometimes forget about as … Read more

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Categories Academics, NDA News / 05.21.13

Notre Dame Academy Class of 2013 Academic Signing

Notre Dame Academy held an Academic Signing in honor of the Class of 2013 for their outstanding academic achievements on Wednesday, May 15. NDA’s Class of 2013 earned $12.3 million dollars in scholarship offers. Each of the students signing at the event is receiving at least half the cost of tuition through scholarships and grants … Read more

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Categories Academics, Making a Difference, NDA News, Religion / 05.15.13

Sunday Reading Reflection – May 12, 2013

Hannah GoodBible CommentarySunday, May 12, 2013 The Ascension This week was a particularly special Sunday of the church calendar in that it commemorated Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Because of this event, there was not only a Gospel from John on the subject, but also a reading from the Acts of the Apostles describing the incident … Read more

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Categories Academics, NDA News / 05.14.13

NDA Student Accepted Into PAEMS This Summer

Amanda Macke has been accepted into the 23rd Pre-college Academic Experience in Math and Science (PAEMS). The Georgetown College Natural and Life Sciences Division will host the residential event for two weeks in June. Each year, 22 to 24 highly motivated students showing exceptional interest and aptitude for math and science are chosen for the … Read more

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Categories Academics, Making a Difference, NDA News / 05.13.13

NDA Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Notre Dame Academy is proud to announce the valedictorian, Elizabeth Romes, and salutatorian, Marisa Lorch, for the Class of 2013. Elizabeth Romes is the valedictorian for the Class of 2013. In addition to her academic success at NDA, Elizabeth has been very active in various clubs and organizations. She is a member of NDA’s National … Read more

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Categories Academics, Making a Difference, NDA News, Religion / 05.09.13

NDA Honors Patroness at May Crowning

Notre Dame Academy celebrated its annual May Crowning Mass and Sophomore Ring Ceremony on Thursday, May 2. It was a special day to honor NDA’s patroness, Mary, and to reflect on its educational mission as a school dedicated to Mary. It also marked a special moment for the sophomore class as they received their class … Read more

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Categories Academics, Making a Difference, NDA News, Science / 05.09.13

Service Learning Strategy Works for NDA Biology Students

The term “service learning” is more than an educational buzzword at Notre Dame Academy, it’s a learning strategy that works. These hands-on projects teach students about the practical as well as the intellectual aspects of their curriculum and challenge the students to put their learning into action. Service learning is teaching students in Molly Proudfit’s … Read more

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