Christmas Festivities at the Academy
December 31, 2011 • K Jasiura '13
Filed under Nardin News
Friday, December 16th, the last day before Christmas vacation, Nardin held various holiday activities that truly got everyone in the Christmas spirit. First, in the morning, the students participated in a beautiful Lessons and Carols ceremony, highlighting the religious aspects of the holiday, and reminding... Read more »
Organizational Tips for Midterms
December 21, 2011 • M. Seitz '13
Filed under Confetti
It’s getting to that time of year again: midterms. A week Nardin girls dread from the first utterance of the word. The best way to prepare for midterms is to get organized early, then the added stress of not leaving enough time to prepare can be avoided. My favorite way to prepare for midterms... Read more »
What to do over Christmas Break?
December 21, 2011 • K Jasiura 13
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Much to our enjoyment, the fact that Christmas break, a whole 17 days long, is finally upon us. While many of us are enjoying these days of freedom, after a while, we soon ask the question, “Well, now what?” Thankfully with Christmas Day soon approaching, as well as the dreaded midterms,... Read more »
Iroquois Basketball Tournament
December 21, 2011
Filed under Nardin Sports
The Nardin JV and Varsity basketball teams took part in the Iroquois Basketball Tournament this past weekend to benefit the Matthew Foster Foundation, an organization that benefits the families of children with cancer. On Friday, December 16th, both teams played Pioneer. The JV team won 49-28 to continue... Read more »
The Christmas Tree
December 13, 2011 • ccolpoys15
Filed under Did You Know?
Bright lights, shiny ornaments, and that fresh pine smell through the house. The Christmas tree is an old symbol of the Christmas season. Because the pine tree is green all year round, it is a symbol of everlasting life. In ancient times, it was believed to keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and... Read more »
Holiday Valley’s Grand Opening
December 13, 2011 • T. Santarpia
Filed under All About Buffalo
The winter festivities have began, as Christmas break is just around the corner for students. Many are eager to hit the ski slopes this coming week, at the very popular, Holiday Valley Ski Resort and Lodge, in Ellicottvile. Holiday Valley first opened in 1957, with only four slopes. Today, it boasts... Read more »
Nardin v. Mount Mercy Basketball
December 13, 2011 • ccolpoys15
Filed under Nardin Sports
On Tuesday, December 13th, the Nardin basketball teams played Mount Mercy at Mercy, JV at 4:30 and varsity at 6. Though the game was extremely close, the JV team won 31-29, while the varsity team also won 39-35. The JV team is currently undefeated and the Varsity team is 1-3. Read More →
Girls’ Hockey opener promises to be exciting
December 9, 2011
Filed under Nardin News, Nardin Sports
On Wednesday, December 7 at 8:30pm, the Monsignor Martin Hockey team faces off against the Orchard Park/Frontier team who defeated them in the playoffs last season. Come cheer on Nardin Students: Megan Gramza ’13, Ella Frauenhofer ’14, Rachel Lenard ’14, Kayle Madej ’14, Ashley... Read more »
New This Year: Jewelry Making Club
December 9, 2011
Filed under Nardin News
When choosing your clubs earlier this fall, you may have noticed a few new ones on the list this year. One of the new and exciting clubs introduced is Jewelry Making Club. Advised by Mrs. Clack and Miss Testa, and led by co-presidents Leigha Milks and Maura Cotter, the club is truly a fun and relaxing... Read more »
Nardin Squash Team faces off against Buffalo Seminary
December 7, 2011
Filed under Nardin Sports
Wednesday, December 7th; The Nardin squash team took on Buffalo Seminary. Unfortunately, Nardin lost by one match (3-4). For readers who are unaware how squash works, each school has seven scoring players, with two playing alternates. Each match is best of five games. Congratulations to the three... Read more »