Bass twins take to the skies

February 2, 2012 • By Maddie Stevens  
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Seniors Ben and Bridget Bass have a unique hobby: the twins are pursuing their love of flying by getting their pilots’ licenses. Ben got his license in August, and Bridget is working toward hers. A lot of hard work is involved in getting a pilot’s license. According to Bridget, a future pilot... Read more »

Students seize summer to expand educational horizons

July 16, 2011 • By Amy Medeiros  
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Most students at NDP go on vacation for their summer break. They visit family members or exotic places. Some hang around home, enjoying the well-earned time off. But for a few students, summer is a chance to explore their educational horizons through pre-college programs. Seniors Cadie Naquin, Catie... Read more »

Teachers share their dream careers

May 24, 2011 • By Natalie Newton  
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Lawyer.  Doctor.  Police officer.  Performer. Professional athlete.  How do you usually respond when asked about your ambitions?  While everyone has pondered this at one time or another, students often are asked this question with few considering how teachers were once children with their own... Read more »

Ricardo Boggs wins Mr. NDP title

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May 5, 2011 • By Jack Doughtery  
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Ricardo Boggs was crowned as the 2011 Mr. Notre Dame Champion on April 29 in the annual competition that is a prelude to Field Day. Taylor Scott was the runner up. Ricardo was the first to compete in the talent competition, and he had a tough act to follow as he did a bit on the best way to make a taco... Read more »

Sadie Hawkins or Hoopcoming dance may replace Froshmore one

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April 1, 2011 • By Natalie Newton  
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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 »

Award-winning Show Choir, Jazz Band record at Disney Studios

March 30, 2011 • By Kristin Green  
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Hearts pounding, adrenaline flowing, the Show Choir heard the announcer call our name. It was all a blur. We waited for the first beat of our song to echo throughout the crowded theater. And when it did, we were gone, prancing onto the stage to perform for the regional title. “Remarkable energy,” the... Read more »

Sleeping tops spring break favorite activities

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March 23, 2011 • By Kelsea Francis  
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What did you do during spring break? According to The Seraphim poll results, about 50 percent of NDP students who responded thought sleeping in was the best part of spring break, outdoing traveling, hanging out with friends, and not doing homework. “I think the latest I slept in was one o’clock,”... Read more »

Student job choices range from restaurant work to modeling

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March 7, 2011 • Katie Masters  
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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 »

Nintendo 3DS to arrive by the end of March

February 24, 2011 • By Erik Hartman  
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Many of the items showcased at this year‘s Consumer Electronics Show are likely to make their way into the lives of NDP students: the most likely to be popular is the Nintendo 3DS. This device is similar to others in the DS line, other than it has 3D screens.  The screens, however, are not 3D in the... Read more »

Chipotle students’ favorite fast food restaurant

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January 30, 2011 • By Rebecca Weber and Megan Macaspac  
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is NDP students’ first choice in The Seraphim poll of favorite fast-food restaurants. The Mexican restaurant received 36 percent of the votes in the online poll. In-N-Out came in second, with 21% of the votes, and Panda Express took third place, with 15 percent of the... Read more »

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