Sadie Hawkins or Hoopcoming dance may replace Froshmore one
April 1, 2011 • By Natalie Newton
Filed under Features
Attendance at the Froshmore Mardi Gras dance was less than organizers had hoped, prompting plans to replace it for next year. The event will be replaced by either a Christmas dance or a Sadie Hawkins dance, according to Mrs. Brenda Beers, student activities coordinator. She said there is a possibility... Read more »
‘Jane Eyre’ a thrill for Bronte fans and novices alike
April 4, 2011 • Monica Vinje, Harriet Bryant and Kenyn Cheatham
Filed under A&E
The most recent movie adaptation of Emily Bronte’s Jane Eyre breathes life into the classic drama through passionate acting and an active story line. The story begins in media res with the title character, played by Mia Wasikowska, cathartically fleeing a daunting mansion, whose back story remains... Read more »
London calling: How I answered its siren song
April 6, 2011 • By Katie Masters
Filed under Commentary
I had the privilege of traveling to London this past spring break with my dear friend and fellow senior, Jennifer Hull. Our trip would take us across the Atlantic for 10 days in cultural, fashionable, historical, and commercial heaven. The experience is one that I will never forget, and I sit anxiously... Read more »
Annual auction raises more than $100,000
April 7, 2011 • Monika Vinje
Filed under News
The Mothers’ Guild auction and fashion show “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” included a new electronic silent auction as part of the March 26 event. With 440 attendees, the evening raised close to $120,000 for the school. The evening began with the silent auction, followed by the live auction,... Read more »
Clubs
April 8, 2011
Filed under Uncategorized
Notre Dame Preparatory is very well known for having a wide variety of exciting, unique and even bizarre clubs. As the 2011 year started, so did many new clubs and organizations. Along with some new clubs that started many older clubs became even more popular amongst NDP students. To become a club... Read more »
Class of 2011 shows interest in highly selective schools
April 11, 2011
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As the 2010-2011 school year begins to wind down, the Class of 2011 begins to finalize their plans for college. According to the Guidance Department, a particular trend shows up when looking at schools that the seniors chose. “This year’s seniors have shown a big interest in highly selective colleges... Read more »
Nine seniors to compete for Mr. Notre Dame title
April 12, 2011 • By Jack Dougherty
Filed under News
Notre Dame’s annual Spirit Week is set for April 26-29, the Tuesday through Friday following the five-day Easter break. The annual Mr. Notre Dame and Field Day occur on Friday, the last day of Spirit Week. “For each day of Spirit Week, there will be a different versus category.” said Mrs. Brenda... Read more »
Changing technology making mainstream music ‘uncool’
April 12, 2011 • By Allie York
Filed under Student Life
At the final scene of the movie “It’s Kind of a Funny Story,” protagonist Craig, played by Keir Gilchrist, asked the leading lady, Noelle, played by Emma Roberts, “Do you like music?” in an attempt to find common interest. Noelle responded like any typical American teenager: “Do you... Read more »
Thespians to serve comedy, music at this weekend’s dinner theater
April 12, 2011 • By Jack Dougherty
Filed under A&E
The NDP Players will present a dinner theater show for the second year in a row, according to director Mrs. Bonnie Wilson. The show will take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, on campus. The first act is a one-act show called “The Audition”, followed by ”An Old-Fashioned... Read more »
Theme ‘romantic, glamorous’ for April 30 Prom
April 13, 2011 • by: Erin Bradford
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This year’s prom will be “more romantic and glamorous” than years past because of its theme, according to one of its coordinators. Last year’s had “a modern and techno feel,” said junior Noelle Francois, who is co-chair along with junior Bree Schiffer. Francois said the “Swing Back in Time”... Read more »
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