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One of the springtime traditions at ND is awalk out and about in the Village to show off

our college sweatshirts and take some selfies. What an accomplished group of seniors weare sending to some of the world’s best colleges!

CalendarFriday, July 31Begin purchasing books from Follett Virtual Bookstorelink on www.cheznous.org

Monday, August 3Student data sheet & medical form due

Wednesday, September 99:30 am –Noon10th and 11th Grade Orientation

Thursday, September 109:00 am –Noon9th and 12th Grade Orientation

Friday, September 11Classes begin, 12:30 p.m. dismissal

Monday, September 14First full day of classesFood service begins

Friday, September 25Mass of the Holy Spirit

Sunday, October 252:30 pm – 5:00 pmOpen House for Prospective Students

The evening of June 4th marked the graduation of ND’s 99th graduating class. All of the graduates received Regents or Advanced Regents diplomas. The commencement was held once again in the historic Great Hall of Cooper Union. Maria Javier, the Selected Student Speaker, delivered an address to the graduates. BriannaBosque, Senior Class President, offered the class’s farewell.

For a list of students receiving awards, turn to page 3.

May 7th marked a special celebration of ND’s studentathletes. A festive family dinner in the Dolan Center wasplanned by Ms. Maria Vulcano,Athletic Director. See page 7.

Turn to the back cover to see where someof our students will be attending college.

Team Players Lauded Higher Education

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Bright Futures

College: Here we come!

Delia Butler and Isabelle OrlandoMadison Marino ’16, Abigail Collins ’15, Kristen Carita ’15, Tara Bradley ’15 and alumna Cora Coughlin ’14

Emely Espinal, Sandra Williams, Stephanie Serrano, Ashley Arnold, Brianna Parker, Princess Gordon and Maria Liz

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The first day of spring, March 21, nearly 400 friends andfamily of Notre Dame School gathered to celebrate the very best of Chez Nous and raise support for the

school at Pier Sixty—Chelsea Piers. They enjoyed a gourmetlunch, Hudson River views and lively bidding on live and silent auction prizes. Honored for their great service to theschool that day were Arlene Deninger Prendergast ’60, andND parents Catherine Pino and Kerry Murphy-Orlando. For more on the Chez Nous Benefit, look for the next issue of Encore Chez Nous alumnae magazine.

1. Kerry Murphy Orlando with daughters Alexa Orlando ’16 and Isabelle Orlando ’15

2. Catherine Pino with daughters Natalie Licciardi ’19 and Stephanie Liccciardi ’15

3. Mr. Steve Haller, ND teacher with a crew of cheerful raffle ticket sellers, ND juniors Nicole LaGreca, Thalia Nuñez, Victoria Ocasio, Gianna LaGreca and Danielle Vazzano.

4. Notre Dame Parents, Robert and Jennifer Vecchio with Jack Raslowsky, President of Xavier High School and ND Parent

5. Seniors Michelle Yip, Joralyssa Conley, Princess Gordonstand by to assist guests with mobile giving.

6. Arlene Denniger Prendergast ’60 winner of the Anne de Xainctonge award, with Sr. Virginia O’Brien, S.U.

7. Seniors Maria Javier, Sara Benitez and Kauribel Javiergave inspiring speeches at the Benefit, encouraging arecord amount of contributions to ND’s Scholarship Fund.

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The medal for Academic Excellence in Studies for four years Maria Javierfor highest academic achievement

Kauribel Javierfor second highest academic achievement

Medals for excellence in individual subject areas over four years Art: Abigail CollinsEnglish: Fanessa de la Rosa

Stephanie LicciardiMathematics: Ourania Kathehis

Stephanie LicciardiScience: Fanessa de la RosaSocial Studies: Caitlin SegerSpanish: Melissa PeñaReligion: Fanessa de la RosaLatin: Princess GordonFrench: Fanessa de la Rosa

Sophia SchaedlePhysical Education: Gabrielle Lacqua

Medal for Perfect AttendanceGabriella Ruiz

The Anne de Xainctonge Award for demonstrating outstanding school spirit and a commitment to upholding Anne’s values at Notre DameAshley Nally-Nagel

Notre Dame School’s Mother Genevieve Marie Award for her outstanding academic achievement, her contribution to the spirit that characterizes Notre Dame, and her service to the school communityShirley Troche

The Sr. Mary Dolan, SU, Leadership Award for demonstrating extraordinary dedication to the Notre Dame School community Brianna Bosque

The Principal’s Leadership Award for demonstrated ability to combine academic excellence and exemplary leadership roles in school and community activities Maya Fidelia

Posse Full-Tuition Scholarship Awards in recognition for exemplary leadership skills Fanessa de la Rosa, Lafayette CollegeSara Benitez, Middlebury College

The New York State Education Department Scholarships for Academic ExcellenceMaria JavierKauribel JavierStephanie Licciardi

The President’s Education Awards for Outstanding Academic ExcellenceFanessa de la RosaKauribel JavierMaria JavierStephanie Licciardi Sophia Schaedle

The President’s Education Awards for Outstanding Academic AchievementJoralyssa ConleyGabriela GonzalezPrincess GordonOurania Katehis Gabrielle Lacqua

The New York State Comptroller Achievement AwardsJasmin ButlerIsabella Lupo

The New York City Comptroller Achievement AwardsOlivia SantosMichelle Yip

The NYS Attorney General’s Triple “C” Award for character, courage and commitmentDelia ButlerAlexandria McElroy

The NYC Speaker’s Achievement AwardsIsabel OrtizCaitlin Seger

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Certificates of Achievement Magdalena DunmarElizabeth EscobarJorvelyn TejadaSierra Williams

The Prudential Spirit of Community AwardsCertificates of Merit Jennifer FoxIsabelle Orlando

THE C H E Z N O U S BENEF I T LUNCHEON

The Rites of SpringCOMMENCEMENT 2015 AWARDS

Honoring Excellence

MORE THAN 90% O F G RADUATE S WON ACADEM I C S CHOLARSH I P S OR AWARDS

from outstanding colleges and universities.

Congratulations and God bless you all!

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ND freshman Elisa Sikula was selected to sing at Carnegie Hall Elisa’s dedication and hard workwas rewarded when she was chosen to perform in a concertincluding works by Ginastera and Ives. She sang with the Trinity Chorus, The Washington Chorus,The Washington National CathedralChoir and NOVUS.

AP Government class visits Federal Hall Mr. Stordeur’s class attended the James Otis Lecture on the800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta from the AmericanBoard of Trial Advocates.

The Museum Club visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art Moderator, Ms. Halloran-Monaco and the club made special stops including the Arms and Armor Gallery and theexhibition “MadameCezanne. “ Club members includeAmelia Balik ’18, Kauribel Javier ’15, Ashley Nally-Nagel ’15,Colleen De Bernardis ’16and Nicole Gnafakis ’16.

Chynna Seck ’17 participates in HPREP Health Professions Recruitment Exposure Program metevery Friday from January to March. Chynna reported,“Not only did we work with Cornell Medical students atCornell Medical College, but we also prepared for college.During the program we wrote college essays, research papers, met with different health professionals. At the end of the program, we worked with real cadavers! In the finalsession, students who met all requirements during the program graduated.”

ND students present award at Children’s ScholarshipfundraiserSeniors KauribelJavier, Jorvelyn Tejada and MariaJavier presented the Champions for Children award to MarcRoberge, lead singer of O.A.R. Also pictured is Darla Romfro,President of CSF.

Sophia Bertran ’17 wins the NYC High School Poetry Competition sponsored by The Browning Society Sophia read her poem to an audience including James Browning Kepple, President ofthe NY Browning Society andSteph Motika, Artistic Directorof the Poet’s House. Englishteacher Jean Halloran-Monacoaccompanied her.

Newly elected Student Council Executive BoardPresident: Peyton Abrams ’16, Vice President: Maria Sciancalepore ’16, Secretary: Sarah Doumbia ’17, Treasurer: Eileen Woods ’17

Mr. Stordeur met honoree Stephen Lang at the Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize DinnerIn April, Mr. Stordeur attended theannual Lincoln Prize Dinner held at the Union League Club in New York City where he met actor Steven Lang who is famous for his role as Stonewall Jackson in “Gods & Generals” and as the villain Col. Miles Quaritch in “Avatar.”

David McCullough meets ND teachers ND History Department teachers Ms. Frawley, Mr. Haller andMr. Stordeur had a meet and greet with David McCullough,author of 1776 and John Adams at a Gilder Lehrman eventfor his new book, The Wright Brothers, at the University Club.

Cleaning up Jackson Square Park AP Environmental Science students Jasmin Butler and Sabina Limchayseng help clean up Jackson Square Park.

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ND students meet Lincoln Prize nomineesGabriela Calero and Thalia Nuñez attended the “Lincoln Speaks” exhibit at the Morgan Library & Museum on Thursday, April 23.

Back Row: Gabriela Calero, Thalia Nuñez, Lincoln Prize winner Harold Holzer and ND teacher Glenn Stordeur Front Row: Jonathan White, Joshua Zeitz, Richard Brookhiser and James Conroy

Annual Girl Up Fashion ShowThe 4th Annual Girl Up Fashion Show took placeon Friday, March 27, with performances from the Notre Dame Step Team, Spirit Team and GleeClub. All proceeds raised from the event went toward the United Nations Foundations Girl Up.

Camp counselor Regan Burke ’16Regan attended Camp Bernadette in New Hampshire since early childhood. This year, Regan has qualified to work as a counselor atCamp Fatima, its brother camp, assisting individuals with disabilities.Regan’s work as a “Best Buddy” in inclusion classes at South Side Middle School helped her prepare for this important work.

Ms. Janelle O’Neill earns second Master’sMs. O’Neill received her second Masters Degree in Spring 2015, a Professional Certification Masters in Mathematics Education, Grades 7-12 from Hunter College.

Mr. Stordeur’s busy summer Mr. Glenn Stordeur will be going to New Orleans for a visit sponsoredby the National World War II Museum. From July 8 to 10 he will be visiting the museum, getting a tour and educational materials andthen reporting back to Gilder Lehrman on the visit. He is also taking asummer workshop from the Cullman Center at the New York Public Library called “War and Peace in Historical Context” from July 20-24th.Lastly, he is taking a summer online course called “Emancipation” andhopes to build another educational website by summer’s end.

Ms. Karina Vargas and NYSAISMs. Vargas has been accepted into the NYSAIS InterSchool Leadership Institute for Educators of Color.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION

Notre Dame’s National Honor Society Inductionwas held on the evening of March 26th.Forty-three seniors were inducted and thirty-onejuniors were receivedinto NHS as candidatesfor induction next year.Dr. Virginia O’Brien, S.U.,President, Ms. JaclynBrilliant, Principal along with NHS Moderators Ms. Karina Vargas, Vice-Principal, and Ms. AnneCrosson, ND teacher presented awards and certificates. The following 11th grade students were named as candidates:

Peyton AbramsMaria Elena BilelloHera BogdanosRegan BurkeGabriela CaleroKatherine CaracappaKimberly CruzMercy de la CruzSheila JaneoJessica KingGianna La GrecaNicole La GrecaZoe LiKlea LisiMadison MarinoSamantha Moura

Thalia NuñezNneka NwaokorieVictoria OcasioSamantha PattersonAngela PerezAmalia RoblesMaria SciancaleporeKayla StankeEmily UruchimaKathleen ValonisDanielle VazzanoMegan VellaCameryn VerderameKristen WalshSamantha Zabroni

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An assembly honoring students in the 9th, 10th and 11th grades was held on the June 25th.

Academic Excellence Award for achievingthe HIGHEST overall averageMaria Elena Bilello ’16Julia Pesola ’17Amelia Balik ’18

Academic Excellence Award for achievingthe SECOND HIGHEST overall averageEmily Uruchima ’16Deztynee’ Rivera ’17Siobhan Pender ’18

Certificates for perfect attendance were awarded to:

11th GradeEmily UruchimaDanielle VazzanoMichelle Warunek

10th GradeStephanie AdamsZara BaddaAdelina BalidemajIsabella FrascaGabriella GamabDeirdre O’DonnellMontana SchelchereDominique TrucchioCameron Villaruel

9th GradeLauren DeNiroMaria HayakawaJada HendyIvanka JaremcrukDiana PlasenciaDelia Sciolto

FIRST HONORSwere awarded to students whoachieved an average of 92% or above for the entire year:

11th Grade 19 students

10th Grade 32 students

9th Grade 25 students

SECOND HONORSwere awarded to students whoachieved an average between 88% and 92% for the entire year:

11th Grade 16 students

10th Grade 21 students

9th Grade 26 students

Certificates of achievement were awarded to students who achieved the following:

100% on the New York State Comprehensive English Regents ExaminationMaria Elena BilelloNiamh HobanKlea LisiKathleen Valonis

100% on the FLACS Regional French Language Examination Maria Elena BilelloPearl GeeEmily Uruchima

100% on the FLACS Regional Spanish Language ExaminationGabriela Calero

98% on the U.S. History Regents ExaminationPeyton AbramsAnnie AfranieMaria Elena BilelloKatherine CaracappaNicole GnafakisZoe LiKlea LisiThalia NunezAngela PerezEmily UruchimaKathleen Valonis

100% on the Global History and Geography Examination Kate Scherer

97% on the Geometry Regents Examination Carolyn Smith

90% on the Trigonometry Regents Examination Maria Elena Bilello

96% on the Biology Regents Examination Amelia BalikAmanda MsallemSiobhan Pender

98% on the Chemistry Regents Examination Julia Pesola

91% on the PhysicsRegents Examination Carolyn Smith

Spanish Honor Society11th GradeKenya AriasCaroline BozzuffiRegan BurkeGabriela CaleroKatherine CaracappaSheila JaneoViolante Masetti-ZanniniKathlen McErlainThalia NunezNneka NwaokorieJulia PassarelliSamantha PattersonAngela PerezKymberly PryceAshley VarlackCameryn VerderameKristen Walsh

10th GradeStephanie AdamsKaela Adams-BlackJulia BetancourtBrigid BiancoSiobhan BrennanAriana CarrasquilloKimberly ChalcoCasey ClarkJenna ClarkXiara ColonRebecca CruzKelly DoyleSandy FleurimondIsabella FrascaPamela FuentesGianna GemelliKelly InfanteRashel LarreguiKassandra LizMaria MontalvoEmilia MugaLauren MunariAmber NearSarah OkwuohaJulia PesolaRianne PyleSofia RestrepoDeztynee RiveraBritnney RonAndee RosarioKate SchererChynna SeckCaroline SerranoDominique TrucchioAshley VallecilloCameron VillaruelLeslie WestEileen WoodsDiamond Zapata

French Honor Society11th GradePeyton AbramsAnnie AfranieMaria Elena BilelloKimberly CruzMercy de la CruzPearl GeeZoe LiKlea LisiMadison MarinoSamantha MouraVictoria OcasioGabriella PhillipAmalia RoblesMaria SciancaleporeYamilex TavarezEmily UruchimaKathleen Valonis

10th GradeDelidy CruzSarah DoumbiaGabriella GamabArianna GuillenLatifa KhayatDeirdre O’DonnellAllysa OlivanFrantzca PascalSofia Pozo-SchmidtElizabeth SchatzMontana SchelchereGia Thurton

Latin Honor Society11th GradePeyton AbramsAnnie AfranieAssata BenoitMaria Elena BilelloKatherine CaracappaKimberly CruzPearl GeeSheila JaneoZoe LiMadison MarinoViolante Masetti-ZanniniSamantha MouraThalia NunezNneka NwaokorieAngela PerezAmalia RoblesMaria ScianceleporeKayla StankeYamilez TavarezEmily UruchimaKathleen ValonisKristen Walsh

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The Helping Hand Awards for completing 40 or more hours of community service were awarded to these juniors(hours in parentheses):

Thalia Nuñez (550)Tiffany Melendez (523)Yuan Sciscent (503)Klea Lisi (402)Nicole Gnafakis (280)Samantha Moura (268)Kimberly Cruz (252)Yamilex Tavarez (200)Regan Burke (196)Emily Uruchima (182)Kymberly Pryce (180)Srigita Saha (180)Juliette Borghesan (170)Kathleen Valonis (120)Zoe Li (116)Danielle Vazzano (106)Miranda Inzerelli (100)Hera Bogdanos (97)Amalia Robles (96)Taimar Leslie (92)Gabriella Philip (83)Maria Elena Bilello (70)Amber Figueroa (70)Peyton Abrams (69)Angela Perez (65)Morgan McDermott (62)Michelle Warunek (60)Natalia Hryniuk (59)Cameryn Verderame (58)Natalie Aguilar (56)Samantha Patterson (52)Kayla Stanke (52)Abriana Tavarez (51)Katherine Caracappa (50)Kristen Walsh (49)Julia Passarelli (48)Megan Vella (48)Caroline Bozzuffi (47)Kenya Arias (46)Victoria Ocasio (45)Tamara Drame (44)Courtney Gordon (41)Alexa Orlando (41)Annie Afranie (40)Mercy De La Cruz (40)Dorian Ferrer (40)

Certificates of Membership in the Foreign Language Honor Societies were awarded to the following:

Dear Notre Dame Friends and Family,

It has been another wonderful year here at Notre DameSchool. We are fully enrolled with a stellar freshman class com-ing this fall, new technologies enhancing our classic college-prep curriculum, and a truly amazing list of colleges wherewe’re sending our seniors this fall. I am ever more aware thatnone of what happens here is possible without the love,prayers and generosity of YOU, our many friends and family.

To those who have made your contribution to the 2014-15 Annual Fund, please accept our heartfelt gratitude. If you have not yet contributed, it would mean so much to us to hear from you before we close the books this summer, via mail (addresson the back of this newsletter), by phone (212) 620-5575 ext. 315,or our website www.cheznous.org (click on giving).

If any of our ND Friends or Family are aware of any family foundations to whom we may apply for grant funding, wewould be so grateful for your reference.

Gratefully,

Thanks to the many alumnae who completedthe online survey sent outlast winter. Moira GleasonKowal ’77 who is a memberof ND’s Development Committee designed andimplemented the surveywhich gave us helpful dataand feedback about ourND alumnae.

We are happy to reportthat most respondents said they had an excellentexperience as a student atNotre Dame.

We have work to do in communicating the message that our successdepends on the support of our alumnae.

HONORS A S S EMBLY

Achievements Recognized

Captain Trophies werepresented to:

Varsity VolleyballGabriela Gonzalez ’15

Varsity BasketballBlake Lackmann ’16 Gabrielle Lacqua ’15

J.V. BasketballCaitlin Daly ’17

Varsity SoftballJennifer Fox ’15Stephanie Licciardi ’15Kristen Carita ’15

Varsity SoccerAbigail Collins ’15Madison Marino ’16

SPORTS BANQUET

Good Sports

Congratulations to all our good sportswomen!

A N N U A L F U N D U P D A T E ALUMNAESURVEY

The Spirit Awards fordemonstrating extra support regardless of playing time wereawarded to:

Varsity VolleyballEmma Simmel ’18Taylor Sanchez ’17

Varsity BasketballJessica King ’16Blake Lackmann ’16

J.V. BasketballBridget LaSala ’17

Varsity SoftballJennifer Fox ’15Bridget LaSala ’17

Varsity SoccerBlake Lackmann ’16Leila Perazic ’15

The Most ImprovedPlayer Awards fordemonstrating continuingdedication and exhibitingimprovement in theirabilities and skills to playwere merited by:

Varsity VolleyballGabriela Gonzalez ’15Hera Bogdanos ’16Hannah Nicholson ’18

Varsity BasketballBrigid Bianco ’17Maria Sciancalepore ’16

J.V. BasketballAudrey Parker ’18

Varsity SoftballBrigid Bianco ’17Eileen Woods ’17

Varsity SoccerTara Bradley ’15

The SportsmanshipAwards for consistentlyshowing spirit of fair playwere won by:

Varsity VolleyballIsabella Marino ’17

Varsity BasketballRegan Burke ’16Nicole LaGreca ’16

J.V. BasketballTaylor Sanchez ’17

Varsity SoftballHannah Nicholson ’18Kristen Carita ’15

Varsity SoccerRegan Burke ’16Abigail Collins ’15

The Most Valuable PlayerAwards for demonstratingplays that were vital tothe success of their teamswere given to:

Varsity VolleyballJessica King ’16Maria Sciancalepore ’16

Varsity BasketballGabrielle Lacqua ’15

J.V. BasketballCaitlin Daly ’17

Varisty SoftballCaitlin Daly ’17

Varsity SoccerMadison Marino ’16

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One of the springtime traditions at ND is awalk out and about in the Village to show off

our college sweatshirts and take some selfies. What an accomplished group of seniors weare sending to some of the world’s best colleges!

CalendarFriday, July 31Begin purchasing books from Follett Virtual Bookstorelink on www.cheznous.org

Monday, August 3Student data sheet & medical form due

Wednesday, September 99:30 am –Noon10th and 11th Grade Orientation

Thursday, September 109:00 am –Noon9th and 12th Grade Orientation

Friday, September 11Classes begin, 12:30 p.m. dismissal

Monday, September 14First full day of classesFood service begins

Friday, September 25Mass of the Holy Spirit

Sunday, October 252:30 pm – 5:00 pmOpen House for Prospective Students

The evening of June 4th marked the graduation of ND’s 99th graduating class. All of the graduates received Regents or Advanced Regents diplomas. The commencement was held once again in the historic Great Hall of Cooper Union. Maria Javier, the Selected Student Speaker, delivered an address to the graduates. BriannaBosque, Senior Class President, offered the class’s farewell.

For a list of students receiving awards, turn to page 3.

May 7th marked a special celebration of ND’s studentathletes. A festive family dinner in the Dolan Center wasplanned by Ms. Maria Vulcano,Athletic Director. See page 7.

Turn to the back cover to see where someof our students will be attending college.

Team Players Lauded Higher Education

C O M M E N C E M E N T 2 0 1 5

Bright Futures

College: Here we come!

Delia Butler and Isabelle OrlandoMadison Marino ’16, Abigail Collins ’15, Kristen Carita ’15, Tara Bradley ’15 and alumna Cora Coughlin ’14

Emely Espinal, Sandra Williams, Stephanie Serrano, Ashley Arnold, Brianna Parker, Princess Gordon and Maria Liz

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