Notre Dame Academy congratulates Garren Colvin on being named CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Northern Kentucky’s largest employer and dominant medical provider. Colvin, an NDA parent and Board Member, has been interim chief executive officer since the unexpected retirement of John Dubis in February. He has worked for St. E for 32 years. He will … Read more
Notre Dame Academy celebrated the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2015 Friday, May 22, at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. In the days prior to graduation, NDA seniors attended an Alumnae Luncheon, Baccalaureate Mass and an Awards Breakfast. Bishop of Covington, Most Reverend Roger J. Foys, D.D. and the Sisters of Notre Dame Provincial Superior, Sr. Mary … Read more
On Friday, May 1, the NDA community gathered as a school community to honor Mary by crowning her their Queen. As is the NDA tradition, the honor of Crowning May goes to a senior. All seniors are invited to submit a reflection about Mary and how they have viewed her as a role model. This … Read more
NDA junior, Julia Gerwe, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. In recognition of her dedication to the service of others, Julia received a letter from President Barack Obama congratulating her on the award and thanking Julia for her service to the community. The award, which recognizes Americans … Read more
Notre Dame Academy President Dr. Laura Koehl announced today that NDA has selected its next Principal. After an extensive search process that included several well-qualified candidates, Mr. Jack VonHandorf has accepted the position and will begin on July 1, 2015. Mr. VonHandorf is uniquely qualified to be the next Principal of NDA. He has 27 … Read more
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2015 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. NDA Theatre Did you know that in 2013, 18% of 10th graders and 23% of 12th graders had used marijuana in the past month? Or that 15% of high school seniors used a prescription drug for non-medical reasons or that was not prescribed to them in … Read more
On Thursday, March 19, 2015, Notre Dame Academy will honor three graduates who are living the mission of NDA and making a difference in the world. This year’s honorees are: Wendy Vonderhaar ’86, Julia B. Meister ’87, and Meghan Scherder Olson ’91. The 2015 Women Making A Difference Luncheon will be held at Receptions in … Read more
Teachers describe Notre Dame Senior Rachel Kreutzjans as positive, hardworking, well respected and diligent. Rachel’s History teacher Ron Greife, says she “is always ready for class and willing to actively and enthusiastically contribute to class discussions and debates.” For her exceptional work ethic, Rachel has earned the recognition of February’s Student of the Month. Last … Read more
While NDA students enjoyed reading the book Where Am I Wearing by Kelsey Timmerman, it wasn’t until they experienced a virtual visit from the author through Skype, that the book came to life for them. NDA English teacher Amanda Staggs read the book in graduate school and had the opportunity to meet the book’s author, Kelsey … Read more
Kelsey Sucher achieved the ultimate goal for anyone taking the ACT college entrance exam: a perfect composite score of 36. Kelsey, a junior at Notre Dame Academy, became one of the few elite students across the nation to accomplish this impressive feat after taking the test in December. Her accomplishment is significant and rare. On … Read more
