Academy Chatter: Why are you glad you attend NDA?

Staff Writers, Advanced Journalism, Staff Writers, Advanced Journalism
February 4, 2019

Emily Landwehr, junior: “I’m glad I go to NDA because here the teachers really care about our success.”

Helena Parmar, junior: “I’m glad I go to NDA because there are so many people who have the same goals and values as me.”

Courtney Romes, junior: “I’m glad I go to NDA because there is a support system with my friends and teachers.”

Ellie Rose, junior: “I’m glad I go to NDA because at NDA you can voice your opinion and get involved with the school and students in so many ways.”

Jacob Conrad, junior: “I’m glad I go to NDA because of the opportunities on the hockey team and all of the relationships I’ve formed through it.”

Melanie Luna Guerrero, junior: “I’m happy at NDA because most of my classes are small which gives us the opportunity to get more help from the teacher either as a class or one-on-one help.”

Sophia Richards, freshman: “I am glad to attend NDA because the teachers are great and the school really embraces the Catholic faith.”
Alana Bergin, junior: “I am glad I attend NDA because of the academics and athletics.”
Rae Wied, freshman: “I am glad I attend NDA because of the great people and friendships made there.”
Sophie Rotherham, sophomore: “It’s a Catholic school, and we have the opportunity to attend morning mass, and I am surrounded by such supporting people who believe in the same thing as me.”
Madeline Darling, senior: “I am glad I attend NDA because everyone tries to succeed at school and it pushes you to do better.”
Lydia Sladek, junior: “The academics here are really strong and I also really like that the curriculum is rooted in the Catholic faith.”
Max Healy, junior: “I am glad that I attend NDA because I like the close community aspect here and I like being able to know everyone. Plus we have really good sports teams.”
Kai Assef, junior: ” Because my best friend Max Healy goes here.”
Mrs. Hinch, staff: “I really enjoy the community feeling at NDA. Hence, why I decided to come back to teach here!”

Ellie Rose, junior: “I am glad I attend NDA because I like the teachers and the classes. I’m happy the classes are smaller and the teachers are nice.”

Adison Karbon, junior: “I am glad I attend NDA because I get a good education.”

Anna Schaut, senior: “I am glad that I attend NDA because of the welcoming atmosphere and great education.”

Emily Cribben, junior: “I am glad I attend NDA because of all the faith opportunities.”

Courtney Romes, junior: “I am glad I attend NDA because I like all the teachers.”

Aaron Ronsman, junior: “It’s a good educational experience.”

Carlos Zaragoza, junior: “I get to learn while deepening my Catholic values.”

Libby Rickards, sophomore: “I have more privileges than most people out there.”

Paige Thorrington, freshman: “It’s Catholic and excellent.”

Tommy Martzahl, senior: “The quality education.”

Benj Vanhandel, senior: “Because I get to see Mr. Browne everyday.”

Evan Witczak, junior: “The academic and athletic aspect of NDA, I think we are held to a standard of striving for excellence that you do not get at other schools.”

Maya Filon, senior: “I have found some amazing teachers that I doubt I could find anywhere else.”

Brelyn McCarron, senior: “Academics, great teachers, friends and sports.”

Garrett Grzesk, sophomore: “No comment. I don’t have an answer.”

Lauren Van Gheem, junior: “Because I like seeing all of my friends.”

Gioia Cumicek, junior: “Because of the opportunities”

Logan Pierce, junior: “Because of great education.”

Madison Vincent, junior: “Because my friends go there.”

Isabella Weslow, junior: “I enjoy the people at NDA. They are generally really eager to be helpful.”

Fuzz French, senior: “Because I found out Aeva Ver Boort goes here.”

Maddie Jaloszynski, senior: “To push myself to work harder at my education.”

Jada Ver Boort, sophomore: “The good education and good sports.”

Sam Schmid, junior: “I get to see all the hockey boys run out after school everyday.”

Owen Martzke, senior: “I am glad I attend NDA because of the variety of challenging courses and excellent resources provided to help me succeed academically.”