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Sophomores 'Live Out Our Faith' on Service Trip to Chicago Neighborhood
Sophomores ‘Live Out Our Faith’ on Service Trip to Chicago Neighborhood
Briana Flores, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • January 13, 2025

Twelve NDA sophomores, chaperoned by Father Patrick, Father Jordan and science teacher Tonya Gerondale, ventured to Chicago for a life-changing mission trip on January 3.  Over...

Why IB?  Students Face Question When Choosing Classes
Why IB? Students Face Question When Choosing Classes
Reagan Larson, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • January 12, 2025

Now that winter break is over at NDA, it’s almost time to choose the classes you want to take next year. Many underclassmen will have to make the decision whether to...

Tritonfest Set for Saturday, February 1, at NDA
Tritonfest Set for Saturday, February 1, at NDA
Gabriella Gilson, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • January 11, 2025

“I love seeing parents and students in a different way than I usually do in the hallways. The whole atmosphere is just amazing at Tritonfest,” said Mrs. Claire Teitz,...

President Kiely Set to Retire at End of School Year
President Kiely Set to Retire at End of School Year
Dominic D'Angelo, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • January 9, 2025

Dr. Tom Kiely, NDA president, will call it a career at the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year. He will leave after serving five years as president. “I turned 65 in...

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Alum Rikki Toonen Shares 'Extraordinary Moments' as Hospice Nurse
Alum Rikki Toonen Shares ‘Extraordinary Moments’ as Hospice Nurse
Payton LaViolette, Rykker Thomas December 19, 2024

Adviser's Note:  Mrs. Rikki Toonen, a Notre Dame alum and classmate/friend of Marketing and Communications Manager Chelsea McKay, visited the Journalism I class for an interview....

NDA Alum Rebekah Boucher Sees Her Job as a 'Calling'
NDA Alum Rebekah Boucher Sees Her Job as a ‘Calling’
Zoe Holubar, Guest Writer, Journalism I • December 19, 2024

“I wanted to be a teacher really badly,” said 2019 graduate Rebekah Boucher, "but then I started to work at Ryan Funeral Homes.”  After starting to work at Ryan’s,...

Grace O'Malley, Soon to Be Lawyer:  'Find Your Why'
Grace O’Malley, Soon to Be Lawyer: ‘Find Your Why’
Zoe Holubar, Guest Writer, Journalism I • December 18, 2024

“I never wanted to be an attorney, but I got to senior year of college, and I figured I should do something. So I started to study for the LSAT, and then I knew I wanted...

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Trap Team Organizing for Spring Season with New Advisers
Trap Team Organizing for Spring Season with New Advisers
Lily Arkens, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • January 14, 2025

Notre Dame Academy’s Trap Team will be starting back up this spring with a new set of advisers.  Trap is a sport of shooting at clay targets as they travel through the...

Mia Miller Commits to UW-Lacrosse for Tennis
Mia Miller Commits to UW-Lacrosse for Tennis
Lily Arkens, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • December 16, 2024

Senior Mia Miller has chosen to continue her athletic and academic career post-high school.  The senior will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse in the fall.  She...

Keegan Maxfield Commits to UW-Platteville to Play Soccer
Keegan Maxfield Commits to UW-Platteville to Play Soccer
Lily Arkens, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • December 12, 2024

Senior Keegan Maxfield officially announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to continue his soccer career.  He chose to attend Platteville because...

State Championship Football Team Will Be Recognized, Honored on Wednesday, December 11
State Championship Football Team Will Be Recognized, Honored on Wednesday, December 11
Nicholas Felker, Guest Writer, Journalism I • December 8, 2024

Notre Dame Academy will celebrate their state championship football team on Wednesday, December 11, in the Triton Center, according to Athletic Director Matt Koenig.  The...

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Pit Perspective: Providing The Soundtrack for NDA Musical
Dominic D'Angelo, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • January 16, 2025

The musical, like this month’s Freaky Friday, is one of the most anticipated events on the NDA calendar, and why would it not be? So much more goes into the production...

Musical Features Variety of Experience from 'Veterans' to 'Newbies'
Musical Features Variety of Experience from ‘Veterans’ to ‘Newbies’
Ari Hinz, Editor-in-Chief, Online Tritonian • November 10, 2024

Notre Dame's musicals always feature a wide variety of students, and this year's performance of Freaky Friday is no different.  Maame Asiamah and Amelia Chrudimsky, who...

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Students React to Academy Awards Show
Students React to Academy Awards Show
December 11, 2024

The show itself was one of the most memorable nights for everyone who attended, and that is what I will remember the most.  I wrote an article earlier this year about...

How to Prepare for Final Exams
Marley Atkinson, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • December 10, 2024

First-semester final exams are coming up quickly. Proper preparations and avid studying are crucial. Final exams are an important part of your academic journey. They assess...

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Notre Dame Academy Presents: Disney’s Freaky Friday – O Biology Sneak Peak
January 16, 2025
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Adrien Eggener
Adrien Eggener
January 13, 2025

"My favorite part of winter break was going to the U.P. for a New Year's snowboarding trip at Snow River Resort."

Hattie Compton
Hattie Compton
January 13, 2025
Nick Gruesen
Nick Gruesen
January 13, 2025
Vinnie Giovanetti
Vinnie Giovanetti
January 13, 2025
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