NDP Today – Homecoming
September 1, 2010
Filed under Video
Immunization clinic set for Oct. 28; flu season arrives early
September 1, 2010 • By Alex Washburn
Filed under News
The Mollen Immunization Clinic will be on campus from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 28 to administer flu vaccines to faculty, staff and students, according to School Nurse Darlene Best. The flu season starts in October and peaks in January, February and March, according to the Centers for Disease Prevention... Read more »
Goodbye to summer: Share your memories
September 2, 2010 • By Megan Macaspac
Filed under Features
The only way Junior Will Groves could describe summer is that it was the “best summer of high school.” Having had to say goodbye to vacation to hit the books, many students who shared their highlights agree. The two-and-a-half month break provided opportunity for so many exciting –... Read more »
New sexting law’s message: Think again before pressing send
September 2, 2010 • By Kailey Loud
Filed under Commentary
What can ruin your chances of receiving college scholarships, job offers, and your reputation? Sexting can do all of this and more. On July 29, the Arizona Legislature changed its laws for sexting, downgrading the maximum penalty from a felony to a misdemeanor, yet those convicted will not... Read more »
Science, math gain most new teachers
September 2, 2010 • By Allie York
Filed under News
Notre Dame welcomes eight new teachers this year: five joined the Math and Science departments, and one each joined English, Social Studies, and the Fine Arts departments. According to Science department chair Mrs. Linda Pecora, an overload of physics students is the primary reason for the need for... Read more »
Response positive for Frosh Night Out
September 3, 2010 • By Sarah Carstens
Filed under Features
The annual Frosh Night Out, when all freshmen are locked in the gym for four hours at the end of their first week of high school, proved to be a “good time.” Hosted by the senior class, more than 50 seniors showed off their spirit by dressing in colorful and crazy outfits for the... Read more »
New Christian Service form includes ESLR questions
September 3, 2010 • By Maddie Stevens
Filed under Religion
Sister Yolanda Mendoza is introducing a new Christian Service form for the 2010-2011 school year. This form is similar to the old one, but it has questions that relate to the ESLRs. NDP’s campus minister said that students must use this new form when turning in Christian Service hours. This form... Read more »
Talent Show to honor 9/11 victims, survivors
September 3, 2010 • By Brittany Franco
Filed under A&E
The annual NDP Talent Show, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11, will be a tribute to the 9/11 victims and survivors. Mrs. Bonnie Wilson, drama moderator, said, “When we chose the date for the talent show, we were looking for an empty weekend not close to the gala, and at the calendar meeting, the... Read more »
2010-2011 year welcomes more students on campus
September 6, 2010 • By Katie Masters
Filed under News
Notre Dame Preparatory is starting off the year with lots of changes, including new students, new teachers, new policies and new privileges. The student body size has increased since last year, according to Registrar Jo Solomon. This year’s student enrollment is 922, compared to 920 last year.... Read more »
Accreditation team to revisit campus Monday
September 9, 2010 • By Katie Pflueger, Print Editor
Filed under News
Three years after NDP’s accreditation by Western Catholic Educational Association, the school is due for a one-day check-in, tentatively scheduled for Oct. 25, according to Assistant Principal Preston Colao. When NDP was first reviewed in March 2008, WCEA presented the school with the maximum... Read more »
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