Interview with AQ Girl

So we have heard the Nazareth side of all of this, we know the Nazareth worries and concerns, and I think its time for some answers. We have heard them answered before, sure, but how can we know they are honest if the students answering them are surrounded by AQ teachers? Well, now we have a way for them to be honest, by holding an anonymous interview with one of the AQ students. If you read the comments, you have heard from her before, so here is AQ Girl to answer some of the concerns I have heard:

1) Do you think it’s going to be hard for the schools to adjust (not just AQ but BK, Mercy, all of the schools)?

- Oh, the difficulty in changing schools (especially in your senior year) is inevitable. I always say that there are people who try to make it easier for all of you, but I never refer to it as an easy process. I would hate to leave AQ before graduating. In terms of the schools accepting the Naz girls, I think it really depends on the person. For me, it'll be really easy to adjust because I'm so close with a few of the Naz girls and I appreciate Nazareth so much that I'm willing to make room for the new girls. However, there are people who aren't familiar with Naz girls, so they resent it a little. I think they'll realize that the girls really mean no harm and they'll get used to them. Hopefully, more friendships will be made!

2)
Do you think that with all of the new students coming over, that it will be really crowded in the school?

- For those who aren't familiar with many Naz girls, it might be more difficult for them, and they might feel as if more people are just taking up more space. However, AQ had 1200 students in the late 90s. This is when we lacked the Art Center, Student Union, and New Gym. Judging by those facts, I think it won't be that difficult to move around! I know the Naz girls are used to having room to do cartwheels on their way to class. It honestly won't be like that. I came from a middle school of a student count comparable to Naz's, so I think it just takes a certain finesse that you build over your first few weeks with us.

3)
Also again tell me honestly, do you think that the Aquinas students are happy to have the Nazareth students?

- Nobody really seems angry about the Naz girls. The only people who seem to have negative feelings are people who dread certain Naz girls they've had a falling-out with in the past (and you know there are certain girls like that, at both AQ and Naz). At first, it was really shocking to some people. However, we've gotten used to getting more students in our family. Naz Girls will be a great addition.

4)
Do you think the Nazareth students will be treated the same as the Aquinas students, both in sports and in the classroom?

- I am sure you girls are gonna be able to play on the normal AQ teams. I think it's the teachers' jobs to treat us all equally, and if they don't, they shouldn't be teachers at all.

5)
How did you find out about Nazareth closing and how did you feel?

- I was at the "surprise assembly" with most of the other AQ students. I wasn't expecting it at all and yes, I was shocked. But on the other hand, I was really happy because I knew I'd have a few of my closest friends who I was missing back in my everyday life.

6)
What do you think is the biggest difference between Aquinas and Nazareth? Do you think Aquinas girls and Nazareth girls are different?

- I think the biggest difference between AQ and Naz is definitely the number of students. That's pretty obvious, though. Otherwise, the dress code is very different. I've gotten used to dressing as if I'm going on a job interview every day, but I think it WOULD be awesome to wear sneakers in the halls. Who knows...with the Naz Girls, we might be able to make it happen someday at AQ. *winkwinknudgenudge!*

So there it is! An interview with an Aquinas girl with no one around to possibly change the answers.

These were just some of the questions or statements I have heard during these past few months, and I am sure there are many more. If you have a question for AQ Girl, leave it in the comments or email it to me (again my email is found on my Blogger Profile) and I will give it to AQ Girl so she can answer it in my next post!

~Miss Naz~

Last Prom/Ball

And so comes and goes Nazareth Academy’s very last prom. For the Juniors, Nazareth prom was truly a once in a life time experience seeing that they will not be able to go to the Senior Ball at Naz next year.

But enough with the negative. Prom should be a happy occasion! And it was! The decorations were beautiful and the buffet was delicious! (If you haven’t guessed by now, yes I am either a junior or senior, I’ll admit it) Also everyone looked gorgeous! We all obviously put a lot into prom. The music was wonderful and I don’t think there was anyone who didn’t have a good time!

I would also like to share a few thoughts. Thank you to the Italian American Community Center for letting us hold our very special and memorable prom/ball there. The room was beautiful, and perfect for our dance. Thank you to the caterers for making us a delicious buffet! Thank you to the DJ’s who picked out amazing music for us. Thank you to the students who helped to decorate for prom. You really did an amazing job! Thank you to the photographer. Our pictures turned out beautiful. Also, thank you to the teachers who drove the bus or chaperoned the prom. And of course we can’t forget the people who helped us look amazing. So thanks to the dress shops, nail, hair, and makeup people, and flower shop! Thank you to all of you who helped to make this prom great! We really could not have done it with out you.

And so ends the Nazareth prom/ball. I am very happy to have gone to the very last one.

~Miss Naz~

School, Students, or Spirit?

You all know that SOS means Save Our School (well at least on this blog it does,) but when I was thinking of a name for this blog, I came up with a few other ideas.

Save Our School: This was my favorite idea because at the time of this blog the main concern was saving the school. Sadly I think its way past the time to say that this idea is not very likely.

Save Our Students: As students, teachers, alumni, friends and family, none of us want to see the students split up and sent to different schools, which is happening. This blog is a good way for students (from Nazareth, Aquinas AND Bishop Kearney) and alumni to share their ideas on what is happening anonymously.

Save Our Spirit: Thankfully many are helping to save our spirit! Events like the Remember the Lasers 5K Run/Walk on June 26 are working to keep the memory and spirit of Nazareth alive!

So what name would you pick? Save Our School, Save Our Students, or Save Our Spirit? Maybe all three? Maybe none? Tell me in the comments if you have another idea for a name or vote for one of the ones mentioned on the poll to the right!

So that’s it for today’s post! But I just want to say Congratulations Mrs. Minchella for receiving a job at Aquinas!

Don't forget to check out my Blogger Profile! Now, if you would like to, you can find my email there if you would like to share any thoughts or ideas! Hope to hear from you!

~Miss Naz~

Well thats a slap in the face...

You know sometimes I feel like these blog posts just write themselves (no I’m not talking about last weeks because last week I was sort of running low on ideas.) But every once in a while an event pops up that needs to be talked about. This event started Wednesday when my whole class, and many others in the school heard a banging noise. What was this noise? It was the sound of workers posting the greatest insult I have ever seen go in front of our school, the insult which I would like to call: Da Sign. (it gives me no respect, why should I respect it by giving it a “the”?)

Some of you may have seen it but just in case you haven’t, the sign says in big letters “Aquinas Institute and Nazareth Elementary.” Well gosh, why not put a giant “SOLD” sign in the front lawn while you’re at it and break my heart even more why don’t ya? Lets also put a footnote that says “Oh yeah and that other school this place used to be.”

And right before the alumni picnic? Really? This was, and is, an important weekend that has been planned for months and should not be ruined by that board and posts in the ground!

They say words matter and that a picture is worth a thousand words. Can you imagine what a picture of that sign in front of our school would say?

As a Nazareth student I feel over looked and forgotten about, pushed out and labeled while I am still here. But personally I don’t care what that sign says because to me, that sign could say what ever it wants but that place will always be Nazareth Academy. Also, after the disrespect that we have received these past few months from the lies, we deserve to have or voices heard when we say that the sign needs to go. The sign needs to go in storage until school is over because we are still here and we are still Nazareth!

If any thing should be going up at this point it should be a stone. A stone that has the engraving: “Nazareth Academy: Once a Naz girl, always a Naz girl.”

Happy Mothers Day to all of you! Don’t forget to wish your mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, everyone Happy Mothers day and enjoy the Mother Daughter Brunch and Alumni Picnic if you are going!

~Miss Naz~

Naz Spirit

First of all I would like to say good luck to the students taking the SAT’s in a few hours! OK, that’s it. You can move on to the blog post now.

Wow! Nine votes on the poll last week! Now that is some Nazareth spirit! And I’ll be honest, I was in complete shock when I saw the number of votes! I didn’t even know I had that many readers! So last weeks question was: Which is your favorite post so far? And the winner is Naz Girls, with Wonderful Memories and The Tradition that is Nazareth tied for second. Okay I’ll admit it, Naz Girls is my favorite too.

Speaking of Naz spirit, we are going to need some for the rest of this year (never thought I would have senioritis before I was a senior!)

As Nazareth students we are filled with school spirit. Don’t try to deny it, I saw you in Albany at the basketball game. Its time to use that Naz spirit again for the Remember the Lasers 5K Run/Walk!

Even the school is helping keep the Naz Spirit! Every Friday is now a dress down day so make sure to wear blue and gold everyone!

Also let me say good luck to our three English teachers, Ms. Skelly, Ms. Habecker, and Mrs. Minchella! They all had an interview this week at Aquinas for ONE open position…… Also good luck to Aquinas choosing just one of these three amazing teachers!

So lets use some of that Naz spirit when we walk into school next year and remember: Who are we?! N-A-Z! And next year I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN!

~Miss Naz~