One last post...

I know that not many people will see this post but I really hate that I never ended this blog. So here I am, back for one last post and I have to say it feels great to make another one!

I know that my last post ended on a bad note and I wanted to come back and clear up what has been happening. Don't worry, there is good news this time :)

I graduated from Aquinas in 2011 and went on to college. Actually no, I went on to my number one choice for college and I am breezing through with A's! I am doing great, I love college, I love my new friends and my old friends!

I'll be honest, Aquinas was NOT Nazareth, but it wasn't bad. I'm sure we all made some great friends that we never want to lose! Senior year was not what I expected. I was not expecting this to be the year where you really learn who you friends are, who is going to be there for you always, and who is going hurt you. I am happy to say that there were many happy times, and sad to say that I did lose some friends this past year that I never thought would hurt me, but they did.

But college is a time for a new start, right? I am having the most amazing time and even though I am currently on break, I honestly cannot wait to go back!

Before I end this last post, I want to do a few things. First I would like to talk about why I came back. Why I left is easy. I left because the stress of school and applying for college just built up so much I had no choice but to leave. But today, while I was helping set up another blog on blogspot, I noticed a new "Stats" tab. Well I was curious, so I went home, signed in, and clicked. What I saw almost made me cry. I had 926 page views from the USA alone. In one month I had over 200 page views. I never knew. I remember this one day back when I was writing this blog, I got SO excited when I saw that just ten people had voted on a poll I posted. I was like "I HAVE 10 READERS!!!!" :D I just never knew how people were actually reading! Thank you guys so much for spreading my blog around. It really means a lot! I love my readers so much!

Another thing I have to say before I leave is good luck to those still in high school! Also don't worry, you will LOVE college!

Also, don't forget I am always open for emails! My email is in my profile!

Well I guess that's it. Thank you to all of my readers. Sorry I left you all a long time ago. If any one does happen to see this post, pass it on to others who read my blog! This has really been fun and a great experience! And now I will say Goodbye to you all! Well, until the next Nazareth reunion... I mean, come on. Did you really think you could get rid of me that easily? ;)

~Miss Naz~

I'm Back!

So sorry! It has been a crazy few weeks! This is literally my first few seconds of spare time. With all of the exams (I was very happy to hear about the snow day yesterday) and a lot of other stuff that is going on that has nothing to do with Naz or AQ (college applications, family stuff) I have almost no time to get online on the weekends! Sorry but you might have to be patient about my infrequent blogging until I can get back to a regular posting time.
So, I would like to talk about the little Naz reunion. It was so much fun! (And we got cookies!) They are even thinking of having another one, like a movie night thing. So if you are in the classes of '10, '11, '12, or '13 and couldn't make it to the last one, look out for the next one!
But seriously it was amazing to see so many of you again. I literally almost started crying at times. Can't wait to see you again!
Goodluck to everyone taking exams (I know I'll need it for my AP exam!) Hope you all do well!
And before I go, here is a little music video that WILL bring tears to your eyes. (I did not make this video all credit goes to YoungSarahFan. Also, to YoungSarahFan, it is a really amazing video I just had to share it. Thank you so much for making it.)

~Miss Naz~

I would say "can this get any worse" but that would jinx me

Hey happy new year everyone! Wow. 2011. I'm graduating this year! Yes! Finally!

Well break was pretty cool. I really needed it. I mean AQ is OK but for me things seem to be getting worse recently. Like I absolutely can not wait for breaks, holidays, and most of all graduation. Today I just felt completely depressed and just did not want to be in school today. Of course that could be because it was the first day back after break and it's a Monday. Sadly I cannot tell a whole lot about what is going on at this point with out giving away who I am, but I will say that I REALLY miss the Nazareth teachers.
Also, another topic here, I cannot wait for the 17th! The classes of 2011, 2012, and 2013 are meeting at Naz! See you there!
~Miss Naz~

Merry Christmas

Hey everyone! AQ Girl and I just wanted to wish all of you a Happy Holidays!
Also if you are reading this, please answer the poll to the right of this post! It would help a lot. Thanks!
~Miss Naz~

Memories of last day

I feel like I have been sick for thirty years.
But thankfully all that is over and I am back with a memory:
So it was the very last day of Naz. We just had an amazing and fun dance concert and we were all running around on the front lawn. While I was standing there with some friends, one of last years seniors ran up to us and gave us all hugs. I don't think I will ever forget what she said. "I feel so bad for you guys! You don't get to have your awesome senior year and I feel so sad that today is the only day you will be able to see what it's like to be a Nazareth senior" (crying now) "You know it stinks that you guys never get to sing the senior song, you can't all be together next year, nothing will be the same. You can't have the senior year that you always pictured...."
We all gave her a hug after that.
Saddest day ever!
~Miss Naz~

I would like to start off this blog by saying sorry to the families of Mother of Sorrows students. Here at SOS we know what you are going through. I have many friends who went to MOS and I was talking to many of them this week. When I heard that MOS was closing I couldn't help but feel bad for the students and think back to when I found out, almost one year ago now, that my school was closing.
But I would also like to say congrats to Holy Cross! You have truly set the example that with some hard work, dedication and team work, anything can be accomplished. I am very happy that you guys get your second chance.
So what does this mean for us, the students of Nazareth? I think, that it should be showing us some hope. We know we have the team work and the power to at least try to save our school, and the way I see it, all we need now is for someone to take the first step.
~Miss Naz~

This is a Catholic school!?

Hey! I hope all of you are enjoying your break! I am! Sadly it's the last day.
So you remember when I wrote earlier about the "Religion classes being put to good use." Well I have noticed other parts of the school where you can hardly believe you are in a Catholic school. In English class we are now watching V for Vendetta. While it maybe a slightly entertaining movie, I highly doubt that watching a movie that depicts a Catholic priest trying to have sex with a young girl is inappropriate in this setting. For a Catholic school that is trying to teach us God's values, I feel that they have failed.
P.S: The movie has nothing to do with any thing we are learning about at the present. It was so we could take a break from reading.
~Miss Naz~

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey everyone. I just wanted to wish you and your families a very happy Thanksgiving and I hope your day is wonderful!
~Miss Naz~

This post is for Sister Snappy

Yes! Just two more school days and it's time for break! Yay!
So this week I was cleaning my room and I found one of the lit books from Naz. In it was a poem that Sister Snappy had written. I loved it so much when I read it that I had to share it:

Outside traffic flowed
cars raced
Business as usual
Where did they go?

Down the avenue
I have traveled
Gotten in the lane
Only a block or two to go

Then up a hill
There it was
An old worn building
Character filled

My dear Nazareth
Home sweet space
Not just some bricks
But a living place

Where spirit rang
Tradition was alive
Where honor sang
And students thrived

Twenty years have passed
Hundreds of mornings
Out to meet the day
Headed to dear Nazareth

Old walls and halls
That echo a history
Worn floor boards
And cracked marble

Girls who chattered
Computers that flickered
Teachers dedicated
To all that mattered

It all began in '71
Eighteen that is
White gowns and roses one last time
God bless my school forever mine.


All credit to Sister Snappy.
~Miss Naz~

College and Naz girls

SORRY!!! Missed another weekend. Well actually I was going to wait until Mix it up day (last Tuesday) to post but since Mix it up day was kind of a bust, I was out of a topic.
Mix it up day was supposed to be a day where all of the students have to sit with some one new at lunch. Not many did. I was going to write about how it went, but it was just business as usual.
So today I want to talk about college. Things are starting to get crazy with college tours, applications, letters of recommendation.... Any advice for students would be amazing.
Also I would like to know, how is it going at other schools? It's going pretty well for me at AQ. But how are others?
Also, remember back to my post "Naz Girls" where I said "Being a Naz girl means having the confidence to walk up to any one wearing a Nazareth shirt, no matter where you are, and starting a conversation?" Well I was actually wearing my Nazareth sweat shirt the other day and immediately ran into a member of the class of '67. It was so awesome! I had a 10 minute conversation with this lady and I don't even know her name! I just love that Naz girls will see my shirt and be like "Oh I'm going to go talk to her!"
Well that's it for now. But please guys, give me some ideas here. Just any thing you have a question about or something you would like to hear more about. If I don't get more ideas soon, I don't know if I can keep this blog going much longer. Ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
~Miss Naz~

Religion classes being put to good use.....

If you had asked me last week if I had settled into Aquinas yet, I would have said no. I f you asked me today, I would have to say yes. I am now in 3x more clubs than I was in last year and I am no longer walking around completely lost. (Thank God)
I think this week there is only one thing bothering me. This weeks post is for the parents with kids who are in ethics class. Do you know what we are learning about right now in ethics class? You will be surprised. We are currently learning about the history of Aquinas. Yes that means that next week we will be having a test that includes questions like "What Aquinas football player was the old Aquinas football stadium named after?" Wait, we are getting graded on that? Yes. Yes we are.
If I was the one paying thousands of dollars to send my son/daughter to Catholic school just to find out that their Religion classes are being used for this, I would be a little upset. But apparently this is required by the school because they feel the seniors should know the history of their school. (Who founded it, when it became co-ed.... stuff like that)
So again, what do you think?
~Miss Naz~

Busy, busy, busy

Well things are getting pretty busy. All of the seniors are being reminded this week to get college applications done soon. "College? I can't go to college! I'm too young! Oh... wait...." Yeah I remember thinking "I have plenty of time for college searches. It's still 3 years before I have to worry about that."
Also, I think I'm starting to get senioritis. I never though I would considering the drastic change between years but here I am. I think it actually has to do with the fact that we go to the same classes every single day. I am so used to switching between classes, like we would have math every-other-day, now we have it everyday. I don't know about everyone else but I feel like doing the same thing over and over is pretty draining. Wait what? What do you mean that's what work is like? You mean I'm going to be doing the same thing everyday for the rest of my life!?
Well as you may be able to tell I am writing this while extremely tired (crazy weekends) so I am going to leave you before I start doing lame jokes, of course it might be too late for that...
Also, I need some ideas. If anyone has any questions on hows it's going please ask.
~Miss Naz~

All Different

Hey it's Miss Naz posting on a Friday because I have to take the SAT again tomorrow! Yikes! Wish me luck!
So you know how when you think of one school, you think that all the students are pretty much the same? Well now that I have been at AQ for awhile I have noticed the many different sides of the school.
So the other day I was walking around on the second floor, you know the floor of the NY stock exchange, and brushed shoulders with and AQ girl. With in seconds I found myself being screamed at by that student who was VERY annoyed that someone actually dared to bump into her. It's like "um chill. We are in a crowded hall way."
Well the next day I was walking quickly to my next class (I was sooo late) and came around a corner and just completely collided with another AQ student. All that was going through my head was "not again" and I immediately started apologizing to the student just to realize that they were apologizing too. Guess that just proves you can't profile someone just by the school they go to and your past experiences with that school. I was ready for her to start screaming at me just like the other girl did!
Also, I would like to say that this past week I ran into a Naz grad from the 97th graduating class while waiting in line. I picked a great day to wear my Naz sweat shirt. I just love talking to Naz grads I have never met and just picking up a long conversation with them. It's so much fun!
~Miss Naz~

Can't we just get along?

Things are still going pretty well. I've noticed a few things about AQ though. I would call it a "movie high school." Everyday I'm there, I feel like I'm on the set of some high school drama movie. You've got homecoming dances, floats, football team heros, mean girls, and of course the students who almost seem to "rule the school." It's pretty crazy.
But I will admit, I'm having some fun.
Whats bothering me this week though is this. "Why do the Naz girls get to have a breakfast? The original AQ kids should get something!" I'm sure many of the students reading this have heard that around the school many times. And you know I'm kind of split on that.
I have to say that the Naz girls do deserve something. I mean we lost our school, teachers, friends, and senior year, and they are complaining that we shouldn't get a free bagel? That it's unfair? Honestly, that is just pure jealousy.
Now I'm not going to sit here and just criticize the AQ students because honestly I think there may be something to what they are saying. We have to remember that we aren't the only ones who lost something. The AQ students have to put up with all the new transfer students in their school during their senior year too. I agree, they do deserve something. We all do, but that doesn't mean we should be giving each other dirty looks and insulting each other this whole year. If we do, it's going to be a really miserable year for both AQ and Naz students.
~Miss Naz~

First the sign, now this?

Second full week of school! And you know I have to say it’s not too horrible, you know now that I’m not completely lost.

But I don’t want to talk about AQ today. I want to talk about Nazareth. Well actually I want to talk about the front of Nazareth, aka, what’s up with the fence?

I actually saw the fence for the first time this week but I had heard about it before. People told me that it doesn’t go all the way back to the building. So when I saw it for the first time, I expected to see this ugly fence that went back to the front walk right outside the door. Instead I see a pointless wall of iron that only goes back a few feet. I’m pretty sure that any 5-year-old could figure out how to walk around if they really want to get to the other side. Also I have seen someone get a gutter ball while bowling…. while the bumpers were up. If someone can do that, I’m sure someone else could get a ball around a fence.

A lot of people have been saying “oh the fence is for safety. They don’t want kids to run into the road.” I get that. And yes it is important that they are safe. But it kind of hurts to see your school fenced up, even if the fence doesn’t go all the way around.

~Miss Naz~

Want to know what bugs me?

Made it through week two. Of course I almost got detention again….

Teachers are OK but they really make you miss the Naz teachers like A LOT.

OK, now that I reviewed a few thoughts, here is what I really want to say this week. This is for any AQ people (and maybe BK people.) The one thing that is bugging me the most this year is when I ask for help. Here are a few conversations:

ME: Hi. If I wanted to ask someone about (lets say senior retreat,) who would I go to?

AQ: Go see Mrs.________. (To next person) Can I help you?

So now I have to go find someone else:

ME: Hey. Do you know where to find Mrs._________?

AQ: Yes. She is in her office. (Walks away)

Yet another person:

ME: Do you know where Mrs. __________’s office is?

AQ: Down the hall to the left.

Finally we are getting somewhere:

ME: (walks to office)

POST-IT NOTE: I am currently out of my office. Please come back later.

AAAAAAAAAA!!!! It bugs me to no end when I ask someone where something is and they give me an answer that only means something to someone who goes to school there! I mean no one is being rude at all! They are trying to be helpful but just saying the name of a place doesn't help us much. So here is what I want to say: Please AQ, BK, etc. please if we ask you where something or someone is, please give us directions, not just the name of a place. Names of places mean nothing to us! It’s like if you walked up to someone and asked “Do you know where the governor is?” and they said “Yes. He is at home.” Well that still doesn’t tell you how to find him! Great, he is at home, where’s that? There have been days where I have walked in circles for 10 minutes trying to find someone before I gave up. Also I know that I’m not the only one who this has happened to.

OK, that’s all I have to say on that. But I do have to say: missing Naz more and more everyday.

~Miss Naz~

Review of First Few Days

YES! Made it through the first 3 days of school at AQ. I’ll admit, It’s tough! Not the classes, the classes are fine, I mean the rules! I’m being honest, I have managed to make it through high school without getting detention. I come to Aquinas and I’ve already had a few warnings just in the first two days! Yikes! Also, sometimes getting to class can be impossible. Try making it through a crowd of football players! It’s like you get to class, throw your books on the ground and scream TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!

But I will admit, so far it is not that bad. I mean it’s not Nazareth, but it’s not high school from hell either. I had so many students who helped me find classes during the day and teachers are very understanding and know that we have no idea where we are going. I think this year will be fine for everyone once we get used to it a little more.

So how is your high school experience so far? It doesn’t matter if you went to AQ, BK, or Mercy. Tell us what it’s like. Also if you are an alumni from any of these schools, maybe if you have any tips or advice you could share those too.

Speaking of advice, here’s mine. If you’re at AQ, avoid the second floor at all costs, unless of course your class is on that floor. It is literally better to take the long way by walking that stretch on the first floor and then going up to the second floor. Trust me.

Happy to be back!

~Miss Naz~

Welcome Back!

Well it has been an amazing summer! I had an awesome time and I hope all of you did too! Tomorrow is the very last day of summer before we all have to start at our new schools and I am totally getting nervous. But hey, senior year, got to make it rock!
So what are your thoughts about this year? Looking forward to it? Or would you rather just have another summer?
Hope to see you even more during the year! Now I have to go! Still finishing all of this summer work. More stories to come once school starts.
~Miss Naz~

Almost Time for School

Wow this summer has gone by fast! But it's not over yet. So why am I here? I'm here to let you know that I will begin posting again on the first weekend of September!

Can't wait to see you guys then! For now, I'm going to enjoy my last few weeks of summer (and try to figure out the AQ dress code!)

~Miss Naz~

Last post but come back next year!

Well I guess this post will have to wrap up this blog for the year. Its been a lot of fun, but still sad at times. I’ll tell you it is crazy coming up with a topic each week without letting any one know who you are. I can’t exactly run around the school doing interviews or asking questions and then have that info magically show up on my blog if you know what I mean. And promoting my blog? Forget about it! You sort of loose that anonymous vibe when you tell someone to read your anonymous blog!

But thanks to all of you who have been reading my blog right along! I remember that time when I looked at how many votes I had on a poll and I was like “TEN!? SERIOUSLY!? I have readers!!!!!” Thanks to my followers also! I also want to thank the people who have been promoting my blog on either facebook or their own blog. And thanks to AQ Girl! She came in a little late in the year with her own blog but its still been awesome!

And lastly I would like to thank the Nazareth girls for not only reading my blog but for making the last six years of my life amazing! I had an awesome time and have plenty of memories I love to share.

Goodbye to everyone until next year! Remember, my email will still be up in case you would like to reach me over the summer. I’ll be posting sometime before school starts next year.

And yes I would like to say (although you might have already figured this out) I am from the class of 2011 and will be spending my Senior year at AQ. (I was SO close!!! Just had one more year!)

~Miss Naz~