Communion breakfasts put focus on family
March 1, 2011 • By Jordan White
Filed under Religion
This year, Notre Dame has had two communion breakfasts and a Grandparents’ Day celebration in an effort to bring families together on the NDP campus. Seniors brought their grandparents to school for Grandparents’ Day on Jan. 31. The day began at 7:05 a.m. with mass followed by breakfast... Read more »
Boys’ Soccer wins state championship
March 1, 2011
Filed under Sports
The boys’ soccer team took the field at Campo Verde on Friday, Feb. 11 with the intention of bringing home the “hardware” from the state championship; they succeeded. From the beginning whistle to the end, the Saints (20-1) dominated Buckeye Verrano (20-2-1) and won with the final score... Read more »
Lip-syncing part of Friday assembly
March 2, 2011
Filed under News
The first annual lip-syncing contest is set for this Friday during a school-wide afternoon assembly. The auditions for the show were cancelled, and instead performances will be put on by Tro Panosian’s and Ricardo Boggs’ band. Groups from across all four classes have been asked to participate; however,... Read more »
Mardi Gras theme of last underclass dance
March 2, 2011
Filed under News
“Mardi Gras” Masquerade is the theme of the upcomming dance Saturday, one of three social events planned for the remainder of the school year. The final dance is set for 7 to 10 p. m. in the gym, and will now be open to all classes not just freshmen and sophomores, in order to increase... Read more »
Girls’ Soccer finishes second in state
March 3, 2011
Filed under Sports
No. 1-ranked Girls’ Varsity Soccer lost the Class 4A- II championship match 1-0 on a penalty kick to Flagstaff Feb. 11 at Gilbert Campo Verde High. Coaches questioned the foul called on freshman Rachel Jones as referees hesitated on the call, but they let their decision stand, resulting in... Read more »
Flu hits Arizona hard
March 7, 2011 • From staff reports
Filed under News
The flu has hit the state of Arizona hard this year, and most students who did choose to get their flu shots got theirs off campus, according to NDP’s school nurses. Activity surrounding the flu is constantly being analyzed by experts each week for new findings and to keep the public well informed. “The... Read more »
Student job choices range from restaurant work to modeling
March 7, 2011 • Katie Masters
Filed under Features
Although the economy’s recent state sees people of all ages struggling to find work, NDP students, in both the junior and senior grade levels, are still managing to find jobs. The average age to join the workforce is 16 years old. Jobs open to students at this age are considerably limited, and many... Read more »
FBI agents, chef among favorite Career Day speakers
March 9, 2011 • By Alex Washburn and Kelsea Francis
Filed under News
Career Day on Feb. 24 provided for an interesting day on campus, giving insight to students about their future jobs. Notre Dame hosted its third annual Career Day Feb. 24, bringing in more than 50 professionals to speak to the student body about their chosen fields. The day began as soon as the... Read more »
Hoopcoming dance a great way to boost school spirit
March 9, 2011 • By Sylvio Martins
Filed under Commentary
One thing that many Valley high schools have in common is Hoopcoming, a dance held in celebration for each school’s varsity basketball team. As Hoopcoming celebrations are under way, this question arises: Why doesn’t NDP have Hoopcoming? A Hoopcoming dance is similar to a Homecoming dance, with... Read more »
State Hockey champs ‘most looked at’ during Nationals
March 9, 2011 • By Sylvio Martins
Filed under Sports
After winning the Arizona state title, the Saints Varsity Hockey team advanced to the quarterfinals at the USA Hockey High School National Championships March 23 to 27 in Chicago. The Saints defeated their three opponents in the first three days of competition: St. Joe from Indiana, Cypress Bay... Read more »
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