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Sophomores Encouraged to Sign Up for Chicago Mission Trip
Sophomores Encouraged to Sign Up for Chicago Mission Trip
Briana Flores, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • November 4, 2024

Notre Dame’s sophomores will have the chance to participate in a three day mission trip in Chicago organized by Campus Ministry.  The mission trip will take place on...

Alumni Mentor Program Offers Support, Scholarships for NDA Students
Alumni Mentor Program Offers Support, Scholarships for NDA Students
Lily Arkens, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • October 30, 2024

Notre Dame has an Alumni Mentor Program for students that was established in 2018 by the 1978 Premontre state football team.  Mentors meet with their mentees at school...

Preview Night for Incoming Families Set for November 7
Preview Night for Incoming Families Set for November 7
Lily Arkens, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • October 22, 2024

Preview Night for incoming families will take place on Thursday, November 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  “Preview Night is a great opportunity for prospective students and...

NDA's Newest Publication Focuses on Career Exploration Program
NDA’s Newest Publication Focuses on Career Exploration Program
Ally Paprocki, Guest Writer, Journalism I • October 20, 2024

“Doing the Career Compass has been such a good opportunity for me,” said Cassi Garrison. The new Career Compass issue focuses on the career exploration program and is...

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English Teacher Shannon Holmes:  Teaching, Skating, Becoming a Triton
English Teacher Shannon Holmes: Teaching, Skating, Becoming a Triton
Ryah Wasilkoff, Guest Writer, Journalism I • October 4, 2024

“I was 2 years old when my parents first put me on skates,” said Mrs. Shannon Holmes, NDA’s newest English teacher. She was also a professional figure skating coach...

Mrs. McGinnity Breaks Collarbone Mountain Biking, Eager to Compete Again
Mrs. McGinnity Breaks Collarbone Mountain Biking, Eager to Compete Again
Dominic D'Angelo, Guest Writer, Journalism I • October 4, 2024

“After the first hour of recovery, you start to think about when you get to do it again,” said Mrs. Susie McGinnity about her recent mountain biking accident. McGinnity,...

Frau Laaksonen: "Teaching Is the Greatest Reward"
Frau Laaksonen: “Teaching Is the Greatest Reward”
Zoe Holubar, Ryah Wasilkoff, Guest Writers, Journalism I • October 2, 2024

“I always wanted to teach,” said Mrs. Jen Laaksonen, also known as Frau. She used to pretend to be a teacher and make her friends and sister be the students. Laaksonen...

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Call to Change High School Kickoff Rules
Nicholas Felker, Guest Writer, Journalism I • November 6, 2024

Kickoffs are known to be one of the most dangerous plays in football, contributing to a high number of concussions and other injuries such as neck sprains. According to the...

Taylor Swift:  A Positive Impact on Sports
Taylor Swift: A Positive Impact on Sports
Evelyn D'Angelo, Guest Writer, Journalism I • November 5, 2024

Taylor Swift has had a positive impact on sports, specifically football. How many Swifties do you know? Your answer was probably at least one.  Now, ask yourself how...

Mr. McGowan Runs New York City Marathon, Paces His Brother
Mr. McGowan Runs New York City Marathon, Paces His Brother
Marley Atkinson, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • November 5, 2024

Mr. Cassidy McGowan is Notre Dame Academy’s learning resource consultant and cross-country and track coach.  This is his 10th year as a staff member here at NDA.  Among...

Where Are the Fans for NDA Athletic Events?
Where Are the Fans for NDA Athletic Events?
Dominic D'Angelo, Guest Writer, Journalism I • November 4, 2024

Here at Notre Dame, we are surrounded by incredible people who accomplish some incredible things, and athletics are no different. We are in a golden era in Notre Dame sports...

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Musical Director Celebrates All Who Play a Part in Show's Production
Musical Director Celebrates All Who Play a Part in Show’s Production
Ari Hinz, Editor-in-Chief, Online Tritonian • October 30, 2024

“This is my favorite music of every show I've done. I think people will love this show even though they aren't so familiar with it,” said NDA Musical Director Andrea Gilson...

Spooky Sounds Concert Set for Monday, October 28
Spooky Sounds Concert Set for Monday, October 28
Lily Arkens, Staff Writer, Advanced Journalism • October 17, 2024

On Monday, October 28, the NDA Choir will host a Spooky Sounds Concert in the NDA Auditorium.  The concert is Halloween-themed and will include everyone's favorite scary...

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Students Would Benefit from Coffee Bar at Lunch
Andreas Schweiner, Guest Writer, Journalism I • November 6, 2024

As a student here at Notre Dame Academy, I have experienced many lunches. During lunch, students including myself, often feel tired and would like to have a boost of energy...

Freshman Orientation Missed Leaving School Policy
Payton LaViolette, Guest Writer, Journalism I • November 6, 2024

At freshman orientation, they covered everything except one thing: They never discussed the policy of leaving school early.  It may seem like common sense but Notre Dame...

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Triton Football Class of 2025
October 20, 2024
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Zoe Holubar
Zoe Holubar
November 6, 2024

"I am looking forward to attending Academy Awards for the first time and being able to experience all of the sets, and be a part of the senior dance."

Sam Behrend
Sam Behrend
November 5, 2024
Greta Fangman
Greta Fangman
October 4, 2024
Gabriella Gilson
Gabriella Gilson
October 4, 2024
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