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Valedictorian & SalutatorianEllen Annas, ‘18

Valedictorian: Jenna SillaJenna Silla is our valedictorian this year, and she is very involved at Naz-areth, running track and playing the trumpet in orchestra. She is also a newspaper editor, (shout-out to Ka-tie, Patrice, and Socks) can wiggle her ears, and is a member of student council and CSC. In addition to this, she went to Holy Family to take class-es after school most days this year. Jenna’s favorite thing about Nazareth

is that it introduced her to her best friends. She loves the friendly atmo-sphere and sense of community that our school has. Her favorite class is her English class, because it has been made up of almost the same girls for four years. She also mentioned that the right half of English will always have a special place in her heart. Jenna’s favorite teacher is Miss C., because she supports everyone in their art instead of try-ing to change their style. She added that Miss C. is always happy and positive, even at her 8 am art class! Outside of school, Jenna plans the CHOP Chari-tea, and makes art (which she is extremely talented at). Jenna will be attending college at UCLA this fall, and plans on study-ing environmental science. However, she added that she is 17, so who knows what she’ll actually end up majoring in. Her plans for the future include studying in college, and she definitely wants to study abroad to learn about other countries’ green technology. Besides college, she plans on travelling, and obviously looking for a job, although she is not sure what she would like to do yet. Some final advice that Jenna had for students next year was, and I quote, “STOP STRESSING SO MUCH ABOUT SCHOOL!” She admitted that this may sound odd coming from the valedictorian, but that you shouldn’t let school steal your happiness. While studying and getting good grades is important, it shouldn’t be your only goal in high school. She wants you to make sure that you spend time with the people you love and to cherish this time, because high school isn’t as much about the grades as it is about the people. We will miss you next year Jenna, good luck and keep do-ing great things!

Salutatorian: Erin RocheErin Roche is the salutatorian this year, and is quite active around the school. She is a three-sport athlete, playing tennis, basketball, and la-crosse. She was also a Kairos leader, and being involved with Naz-A-Thon, National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Junior Classical League were just a few of the things she could name off the top of her head. She re-called how almost every D-schedule

resulted in a minor meltdown because she had to be in at least two places at once. In the little free time she has outside of school, Erin enjoys going to concerts and “hanging out with anyone who can bear to spend some extra time with me.” As far as hobbies, she has attempt-ed baking, and also has not found luck in the art world. However, she does enjoy hanging out with her dogs and trying to find the baby deer that lives in her backyard. A fun fact about Erin is that she is one of the world’s greatest potato enthusiasts. The diversity of the potato makes her emotional; after all, it does have many uses. Just like with the po-tato, Erin enjoys many things about Nazareth, and in this order: curly fries, the chairs in the Latin room, Kairos, and the people. Nothing makes her happier than walking past a classroom and hearing everyone talking, laughing, and getting along- including the teachers. Her favor-ite class is Latin, because of the chairs, which have to be magical. Erin loves all of the teachers at Nazareth, but her favorite is Ms. Feletski, as a result of four years of great memories in Room 1. Also Mrs. Quinn, because well, she’s Mrs. Quinn. She’s the best. Erin’s last advice for the students is to stay calm. It’s easy to get worked up over quizzes, tests, and formal dates(and don’t even get her started on proms). It’s good to work hard, but sometimes you need to call it a night and go to bed. You probably won’t remember what you’re studying if you can’t even keep your eyes open. Lastly, her advice about prom is that everything will work itself out, you might not believe her now, but she swears by it. As for her next year, Erin will be attending the University of Notre Dame this fall, and will be studying chemical engineering. Her current future plans are to figure out what her future plans are. As of right now, she says that she plans on going to school for “a lot of years” and then getting a job that she enjoys at least a little. The only thing that she is certain about is that there will be puppies in her future. Good luck in college next year Erin, you will be missed! May your future hold suc-cess, puppies, and potatoes!

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Leadership TeamEllen Annas, ‘18

President - Katie Schluth1. I’m going to Georgetown next year undecided, but I’ll probably end up in psych or cognitive science.2. Honestly? Sophomore year. I can’t pinpoint why but it probably had something to do with Beyoncé’s self-titled album.3. Definitely when Jenny Nessel sang the Ave Maria and I ascended into the heavens. 4. Does Kairos count? Because in

case you haven’t noticed from every other interview thing I’ve ever done, I really love Kairos.5. Weirdly enough, I’ll miss laying down on the floor in Mr. Clark’s room after school. I’ve had some of my greatest revelations down there.7. Ten years from now I’ll be having a quarter life crisis while still in school, hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, and looking for someone who loves me despite my obsession with my career. I’ll also most likely be complaining to Erin about all of these things.8. “Don’t skip the flip!” – Dr. Fischer

Vice President - Jacki Dollard1. I will be attending Villanova University and majoring in Secondary Education.

2. Between l e a d i n g Kairos, se-nior prom, and all the other fun school events that took place, senior year was by far my favorite year. It has been great to celebrate all these things with the friends I have made the past four years. Senior year flies by though, so be sure to appreciate your

time at Nazareth and not to rush your time here.3. My favorite Nazareth memory was being involved with Naz-A-Thon. The amount we raised over the last two years was incredible, especially for such a small school. It was honestly one of the best expe-riences of my life and I’m so glad I could be a big part in giving back to those in need. I will even miss being the worst dancer during the morale dance.4. My favorite tradition is probably freshman week. I think it’s a great way to welcome the freshmen into the Nazareth family. It’s also funny to look back at all the pictures from your own freshman week when you’re a senior to see how much you’ve changed.5. I’ll miss the people at Nazareth most of all. I will miss all the teach-ers and younger friends I have made here at Nazareth. I will definitely

also miss playing basketball and running track with such great groups of girls.7. Ten years from now I’d like to be happy, healthy, and successful. Hopefully I will have a job as a teacher and will be starting a family.8. Favorite quote: “Whose mans” or “Fake it till you make it.”

Secretary - Krissy Tribuiani1. Next year I’ll be attending Villano-va University, and I’m currently un-decided in the college of Liberal Arts and Sciences.2. My favorite year at Nazareth was senior year by far!3. My favorite Nazareth memory was senior prom.4. Spirit Day because of shorter class-es and the talent show is always fun!5. I’ll miss the people most about

Nazareth because they made my experience so great.7. I hope to be settled in with a really cool job and fingers crossed that

maybe I’ll have a hubby;). 8. “There are no regrets in life, just lessons.”- Jennifer Aniston

Treasurer - Erin Roche1. I’m going to the University of Notre Dame and am studying chemical engineer-ing.2. It’s honestly all a blur but I’m going to say sophomore year. 3. My favorite Nazareth memory is probably

#NazBlackout2k13 – that was a fun day. I was trying to think of more creative ones but it’s May and I’m a senior so my brain doesn’t work the way it once did.4. This is so cheesy but White Hous-es. I had to try really hard to hold back tears when they played it at prom. 5. I’m definitely going to miss the people at Nazareth the most. There’s definitely something special about everyone I’ve come to know over the past four years. 7. Ten years from now you can catch

me headlining my own tour as my rap career will be in its prime. Or, I’ll be married with some kids, a solid career, and, most importantly, at least two dogs.8. “Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way.” – Michael Scott

1. Where She’ll Be & What She’ll Be Studying2. Favorite Year at Nazareth

3. Favorite Nazareth Memory4. Favorite Nazareth Tradition

5. What She’ll miss most about Nazareth6. Number One on her Bucket List

7. Ten Years from Now…8. Favorite Quote

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Goodbye to the Senior EditorsElizabeth Irons, ‘17

Dear Editor Jenna, Hello!!! I guess this is my formal via newspaper goodbye. I can’t believe you’re going to be gone so soon, I am going to miss my caterpillar emoji friend so much. For real though, I am so, so happy that we were in the same Kairos group this year and that we got to bond and snuggle with

your cozy blanket. I’m really going to miss your constant hugs before 8th period and love but never fear because I’ll always have your pretty flower cow painting to remind me of you! Also, you know I’ve got to check in with you and hear about your fabulous adventures in Cali. Anyway, thank you so much for passing the editor torch down to me! Thank you for all of your hard work on the paper! Nazareth and The Nazareth won’t be the same without you.

All of the hugs in the world, Editor Liz

Dear Editor KT Schluth, Tobias! I can’t believe you’re actually leaving! That’s not allowed. I’m super jeal-ous of both you and Georgetown, but more of Georgetown because they get to have you. I’m so glad we’ve become such good pals and have that snap streak! It feels just like yesterday when I was a freshman and was scared to talk to you because I was intimated by you and your infamously hilarious twitter. Lol. Your love of sitcoms is

matched by only……me but nobody can even compare when it comes to being President. Sorry Barack. We’re cool, but I just love Katie more. Thank you for being an amazing Kairos leader! I’m still trying to figure out how to one, two step. Nazareth and The Nazareth is going to miss you, but I will miss you more. Love you more than Pam Beasley, Editor Liz(ironic)/Maeby Fünke P.S. I promise to take care of Ellen.

Dear Editor Patrice, Patrice!!! I am so sad you are leaving. Who else’s lunch table am I going to crash every day? I know how hard you’ve worked to make The Nazareth the best it can be and how passion-ate you are about the paper in general and for that I thank you. It is editors like you that keep the paper alive. Also, you are such a kind person/friend/mom. Thank you for all of the hugs and for blessing me with your sage advice. I hope my little stop-ins at lunch aren’t too annoying and that we can get lunch outside of school sometime! In all honestly, Nazareth will be a little less great without you. The Nazareth has blossomed with your help and I promise that it is in good hands. Thank you for passing on the torch to Ellen and I! All my love and well wishes, Editor Liz

Dear Editor Soks, Hey girl! I can’t believe you’re graduating! It seems just like yesterday that you were welcoming me both to Nazareth and to The Nazareth.

Thank you for all of the wonderful work that you have done! You have always been nothing but kind to me and I’ve loved our twitter conversations about Gilmore Girls and Parenthood. I know that whatever you do in life, you will always do it with a smile on your face and I admire that. You are going to go so far in life! Thank you for being so passionate about The Nazareth and everything else that you pursue. I know that I am going to miss you Soks. Ellen and I are both so happy and grateful to you for passing the torch on to us. I hope that you have fun at college but come back and visit Naz! Sending you some love, Editor Liz

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Senior Superlatives

Best Actress – Victoria SanchezBest Artist – Sarah RucciCoolest - Mary PhinnMost Studious – Ally McGurkMost Honest – Christa DowdsMost Optimistic – Sadie CurranFunniest – Gianna PirritanoMost Adventurous - MaryKate ComasMost Photogenic – Alexis FuhrMost Outgoing – Jenna HastingsMost Trustworthy – Patrice GantertBest Laugh - Sam D’AlfonsoMost Likely to Become President - Katie SchluthMost Likely to Go with the Flow - Alexa DemaMost Spirited - Emily SokolowskiBiggest Country Music Fan - Jess ColferMost Likely to Marry Her High School Sweetheart - Emily BlakerMost Likely To Be Absent - Kaylie MickleMost Likely To Write A Best-Selling Novel - Anna BoyleBest Eyes - Crosby CavanaughMost Likely To Win A Nobel Prize - Alexandra MatlackMost Likely to Be Hanging Out With a Teacher - Anastasia Papatolis Most Likely to Go to the Olympics - Molly KowalMost Fun - Amy WorthingtonMost Well-Rounded - Jenna SillaPreppiest - Cecilia CianciMost Likely to Be In Costume - Alexandra WebbBiggest One Direction Fan - Jocelyn LoveMost Sincere - Margaret HibbsMost Likely to Make a Scientific Breakthrough - Heather SanwaldMost Likely to Start a Band - Lindsay Cymbalski Biggest Perfectionist - Ava RobertsMost Laid Back - Shaun Buggy Most Giving - Megan KudlaMost Likely to Make You Smile - Diamond SeelyMost Likely to Study for 10 Minutes and Still Get an “A” - Maxine WislerMost Likely to Cheer You Up On a Bad Day - Sarah JohnMost Dedicated - Jacki DollardMost Talkative - Dominique MisnikMost Likely to Fall Asleep During Class - Lauren BorishMost Caring - Claudia CandidiMost Kind-Hearted - Bailey RaymondMost Likely To Star In Their Own Reality Show - Nikola Polak

Most Likely to Finish A Test Before Anyone Else - Grace KowalMost Personable - Francesca Tribuiani Best Fake Instagram - Emma JenningsBest Baker - Bridget GearyBest Hair - Tevy VogelMost Understanding - Diana CarlMost Mischievous - Nina NguyenMost Hardworking – Alex VoBest Motivational Speaker – Rachel MacAuleyMost Thoughtful – Danielle DustmanBest Listener – Natalie CzeredarczukMost Likely to Climb Mount Everest – Keely BrownTiniest – Caitlyn HestonBest Gymnast – Amanda PellegrinoMost Stylish – Annalyse SolitarioMost Determined - Samantha DaneseMost Likely to Have Your Back - Laurel EnacoBest Nails - Kristina TribuianiFriendliest - Jen DowdMost Thoughtful - Rayann NazarioMost Loyal Friend - Lindsay BoyleMost Likely to Speak Her Mind - Tatiana Jennings Most Family-Oriented - Maddy PontarelliMost Mysterious - Kate AgnewFiercest - Emily MoyQuirkiest - Reagan MulholandBest Athlete - Erin Roche Most Sarcastic - Robyn WullerMost Confident - Jenny LeskaMost Injury-Prone - Princess Gay-HendersonBest Smile - Darby ShowersBiggest Kid At Heart - Rachel MullinsMost Likely to Become a Model - Catherine StackSweetest - Julianne ConwayBest Game of Thrones Fan - Julia McPhillipsBiggest Justin Bieber Fan – Holly BowesBiggest Taylor Swift Fan – Lauren BelecanechMost Saint-like – Katie DriscollBest Makeup - Victoria StranzlBest Puns - Tori ZamitesBest Hugs - Emily SmithMost likely to walk into homeroom ranting - Talia LynchMost Motherly - Avory SerannoMost likely to be Caught Laughing - Jenny Zhou

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College Listings

Arcadia UniversitySamantha DaneseJenna HastingsAnastasia Papatolis

Cabrini CollegeMegan Kudla

California University of PennsylvaniaRayann McCollum-Nazario

Carnegie Mellon UniversityAnna Boyle

Columbia College ChicagoLindsay Cymbalski

Community College of PhiladelphiaShaun Buggy

DePaul UniversityCatherine Stack

DeSales UniversityDanielle Dustman

Drexel UniversitySarah Rucci

Duquesne UniversityAmanda Pellegrino

East Carolina UniversityDiamond Seely

Fairfield UniversityLauren Belecanech

Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityAmy Worthington

Flagler CollegeAlexa Dema

Florida State UniversityGianna Pirritano Georgetown UniversityCatherine Schluth

Georgia Institute of TechnologyAlexandra Matlack

High Point UniversityCrosby Cavanaugh

Holy Family UniversityEmily BlakerJennifer DowdTalia LynchAlexandra Webb

Immaculata UniversityJocelyn Love

Indiana University of PennsylvaniaLauren BorishDominique Misnik

La Salle UniversitySamantha D’AlfonsoJenny Leska

Lehigh UniversityAvory Serrano

Mount Saint Mary’s UniversityBailey Raymond

Muhlenberg CollegeMaxine Wisler

New York UniversityZhenyi Zhou

Pennsylvania State UniversityClaudia Candidi (University Park)Diana Carl (University Park)Catherine Driscoll (University Park)Caitlyn Heston (University Park)Tatiana Jennings (University Park)Kaylie Mickle (Altoona)Reagan Mulholland (University Park)Mary Phinn (Altoona)Darby Showers (University Park)Victoria Stranzl (Abington)

Saint John’s UniversityNatalie CzeredarczukPrincess Gay-Henderson

Saint Joseph’s UniversityHolly BowesCecilia CianciAlexis FuhrPatrice GantertNina NguyenNikola PolakMadeline PontarelliEmily Sokolowski

Saint Mary’s CollegeVictoria Sanchez

Savannah College of Art and DesignTevy Vogel

Stonehill CollegeAlexandra Vo

Temple UniversityKaitlyn AgnewJessica ColferSadie Rose CurranBridget GearySarah JohnRachel MacAuleyJulia McPhillipsAnnalyse Solitario

The Ohio State UniversityMolly Kowal

The University of ScrantonHeather Sanwald

University of California - Los AngelesGenevieve Silla

University of Central FloridaVictoria Zamites

University of CincinnatiKeely Brown

University College DublinChrista Dowds

University of Massachusetts AmherstMargaret Hibbs

University of New HavenLaurel Enaco

University of Notre DameErin Roche

University of PennsylvaniaAllison McGurk

University of PittsburghJulianne ConwayEmily Smith

University of South CarolinaMary Comas

Villanova UniversityJacqueline DollardAva RobertsFrancesca TribuianiKristina Tribuiani

Virginia TechGrace Kowal

West Chester UniversityLindsay BoyleEmma JenningsEmily MoyRachel Mullins

West Virginia UniversityRobyn Wuller

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Seniors Editor Goodbyes

Dear lovely readers, I never thought this day would come when I would finally be writing one of my last articles for The Nazareth. I remember being a scared freshmen picking my articles and now look at me? I feel so lucky to have written for The Nazareth for the past four years and feel even luckier to have been an editor this year. I have loved every minute spent in the Lit office putting together issue after issue with my fellow editors! This year has been a whirlwind, filled with lots of lasts but this by far may be my hardest goodbye. The Nazareth is a reflection of what I love most about our school and I am so proud of everything that has been accomplished this year by our editors. I hope that the students and faculty enjoy The Nazareth just as much as I loved writing for it! Writing has always one of my favorite things to do and I feel so blessed that I got to share that with the Nazareth community! First and foremost, I would like to thank my mom and dad for reading every article that I have wrote in The Nazareth over the past four years. Whether it’s putting the paper on the fridge or showing off the paper to friends (thanks Dad), I thank you for being my number one fans and without a doubt The Nazareth’s most avid readers.

Your love and support has gotten me to where I am today. Next I would like to thank Mr. MacGregor for single handily fixing every technical problem we have ever had on InDesign and making the paper look awesome every single time it comes out. For dealing with all of the editor’s weirdness, awkwardness, and stress, we couldn’t thank you enough. Thank you for always facing every problem with a smile on your face and a friendly “Hey, how are ya?”. The Nazareth is a product of the student’s work but a huge part of that is because of YOU. I just wanted to thank you for your time and dedication to this paper because without you it would certainly not be where it is today. You deserve way more recognition than you receive and I just wanted you to know how highly the editors (and all of those that write for the newspaper) think of you. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. I’m not sure if any of the editors are going to know what to do in college when we have a problem, go to dial 1032, and you don’t pick up! To Liz and Ellen, I couldn’t be more thrilled that you two were chosen to be editors! I can’t tell you enough how much love I have for the both of you and how excited I am to see you start this next chapter of The Nazareth. As I realized and you will too, every year editors are different and each set puts their own personal touches on the paper. Don’t be afraid to change things and make this paper your own. Make The Nazareth a reflection of the students, who you are and then run with it. Most importantly, although at times things can be stressful, never lose your love of writing or lose sight of why you starting writing in the first place. I have complete confidence in the both of you that you will do an amazing job as editors. As I am so sad that I have to give up my position as editor, I couldn’t be happier to pass it on to you two amazing girls! Also how could I forget my awesome friends who were always the first ones to grab a copy of the paper as soon as it came out? Especially to Jocelyn and Sam for always reading/reviewing my articles and saving almost every paper I’ve written in (thanks Sami). Thanks for being the best support system anyone could ask for, I love you tons!! And finally to Jenna, Emily and Katie! From the countless hours we’ve spent in the Lit office to spontaneously redecorating and cleaning the office to editing articles three times over, I wanted to thank the three of you for being one of the main reasons as to why I am so proud of The Nazareth. We have all put our hearts into this paper and I wouldn’t have wanted to work on it with anyone else. For pushing to every deadline to-gether and still managing to keep our sanity, I thank you. I’m so proud of everything we’ve accomplished this year with The Nazareth and I couldn’t think of better people that I would’ve wanted to accomplish it with. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Nazareth. I am so grateful for every single one of you!

Love always, Patrice Gantert

To anyone who might be reading this, This is the first of many goodbyes I’ll have to write/say over the coming weeks, and despite what I may have said earlier this year, my heart is heavy at the thought of leaving. I really don’t know how I got to this point because I still fondly remember writing my very first newspaper article about the cross-country team and our encounter with head lice when I was just 14 years old, eager to make a good impression on the senior editors. I always hoped I’d take their place someday, and my experience as an editor was ten times as fulfilling and reward-ing as I’d ever imagined it would be. If you’ve ever read one of my articles or any of the articles in the papers I’ve helped assemble, thank you. You’ve helped fulfill little Katie’s dream of seeing something she worked hard on in print.

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Seniors Editor Goodbyes

First and foremost, I’d like to thank Mr. MacGregor, who is truly the backbone of this paper. We’d be technologically challenged and lost without you. Thank you for dedicating countless hours of your time to making this paper the best it can be, especially when the four of us are tutoring, working, playing a sport, vacationing in a foreign country, or doing anything else imaginable other than the paper. We never would’ve managed to put out four issues if it weren’t for you. Secondly, I’ll thank my fellow editors. Jenna, Patrice, and Socks, I love all of you more than you know. Thank you for picking up my slack when I was too overwhelmed to do my share of the workload, for being incredibly understanding, and for always making me laugh. I’ll miss all of you even more than I’ll miss our comfy new chair and our dysfunctional lantern lights. Hit the THON. Next, thank you to anyone who’s ever written an article for The Nazareth. I’m so proud and appreciative of each and every one of you; a school newspaper is nothing without its writers. Thank you for dedicating your time and effort to this paper, especially when you got stuck writing an article that no one else wanted. It can be tedious, I know, but I hope you still get that fuzzy feeling inside every time you see your article in print. Here comes my favorite/least favorite part of this letter. To my future editors, my babies, LN and lizironic: I can’t even express how happy I am that we’re passing this onto you. No one deserves it more than you two do, and I’m not just saying that because I’m extremely biased. Ellen, quite frankly, you’re my best friend. I take so much pride in everything you do every day, and I really do feel like your mom most of the time. If anyone’s capable of doing this job as a junior, it’s you. I have complete confidence, and you should too. Liz, I’m so thankful you slid into my DMs way back when because since then, I’ve found an incredible friend in you. Thank you for always talking with me about the only things that really matter in life: Kairos and television. Your unwavering dedication to this paper and willingness to put your fullest effort into everything you do will make you a fantastic editor next year. I love you both, I’ll miss you both, and I’m so proud of you. Now I’ll just throw in some miscellaneous thank yous, many of which won’t make any sense to most of you. Thank you, Kairos 46. Thank you, Kairos 49. Thank you, Farsquad. Thank you, sad calc corner. Thank you, Blee club. Thank you, AP Lit. Thank you, Ms. Feletski and the Latin gang. Thank you, Mr. Clark. Thank you, Bae. Thank you, Pauly P. Thank you, winderbreakers. Thank you, success stories. Thank you, Sister Mary Joan, Sister Mary McDevitt, Sister Camille, Sister Boguslawa, and all the nuns. Thank you, L Team. Thank you, main office ladies. Thank you, quad plus Sarah John. Thank you, Drake and Rihanna. Thank you, Dr. Fischer. Thank you, roasting trap squa. Thank you, gum drops. Thank you, meat dishes. Thank you, JATUENDRIDCOLL. Thank you, Yentil. Thank you, Sarah Honey. Thank you, John Lennon/Legend. Thank you, everyone who voted that How to Love is not a sad banger.

I love you all. Katie out.

To my fellow Pandas, As my four years at Nazareth are coming to an end, I can’t shake the feeling of nostalgia over this place. Sure, I didn’t love every waking minute here, but Nazareth has ultimately come to feel like a second home to me. More importantly, Naz has introduced me to my best friends, which I will always be grateful for. Thanks to some super amazing people in my life, these four years have been pretty great. Firstly, I’d like to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity to go here. If it weren’t for you guys believing in my education, I wouldn’t be writing my last Naz article right now. Mom, thank you for being my biggest supporter. No matter what crazy idea I have, you never doubt me and have taught me to believe in myself. You taught me to go after my dreams and that it’s okay not to be like everyone else. Dad, thank you for always laughing with me, whether we are doing puzzles at your desk or are just hanging out, it’s always a good time. You never fail to make me smile when you come home from work and get the dogs all excited for their “daddy home treat”. Even though these treats are going to make our dogs 300 pounds, I will admit it’s adorable. On a more serious note, I don’t know how I would’ve gotten through

these four years without you guys. Thank you. Also, I want to take this opportunity to thank my two older sisters, Elena and Caroline. You two are more important to me than you’ll ever know. Elena, thank you for always offering to help me with math problems I just don’t get and breaking down concepts that just don’t stick. I can’t thank you enough for all the college essays you read over this year. Even though you’re at Notre Dame, you take time out to help me and give me advice and I am forever grateful for you. My fabulous Caroline, thank you for being you. You have subconsciously taught me to be myself and not care what people think. I learned that life is a lot more fun when you can laugh at yourself. You two have been not only great role models, but great friends to me, not everyone can say their sisters are their best friends.

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Senior Editor Goodbyes

To my dearest Nazareth ladies, As I sit here and attempt to complete my last ever piece for these hallowed halls of the Acad, I cannot help but fight back tears! If Nazareth has taught me one thing it is this: waiting until the very last minute to complete an assignment is truly the only way to get it done. But it is through those late nights of deep thought (and pro-crastination) that you create some of your best work! As I write this final goodbye to my dearest NA, I cannot help but feel an overwhelming sense of fear and excitement! Though I am sad (and a bit fearful) to leave the comfort of my second home here in the little corner office of the Lit office, I am excited for this next chapter in my life! When I think of my first days at the ole’ Acad, The Nazareth newspaper distinctively sticks out in my memo-ry. As a freshmen, we were all so bright-eyed and bushy tailed for the next four years, and we could not wait to get involved in the school community. Now, four years later, I ask myself, where did those four years go? Newspaper was where I truly found my home at Nazareth, and ultimately, it was where I discovered a piece of myself! It was a place where I could truly be myself and just write! Writing has always been a comfort to me, and I was so

incredibly blessed to have had this gem in my life as I navigated through the roller coaster ride of high school! The Nazareth has brought me many things these past four years that I am incredibly grateful for. But most importantly, I am grateful for those late afternoons in the Lit Office with my fellow editors. I am grateful for the big teal chair, Adele, and Mr. MacGregor’s daily “Hello, how’re you?!” Though at times, the job of senior newspaper editor was extremely overwhelming, I would not have wanted to take on The Nazareth with any other group of girls! Patrice, Katie, and Jenna, you are all off to amazing things, and when I see your name in lights someday, I will remember where it all started, in that third floor Lit Office! You three lovely ladies, Mr. MacGregor, and The Nazareth will forever hold a special place in my heart! Next, I want to thank all the superstar writers of The Nazareth! If it was not for you, and your captivating articles, The Nazareth would not be the success that it is! You all have so much potential, and I cannot wait to see where writing takes you in life! Stay true to yourself, and always remember how much your words mean and have meant to the students of Nazareth Academy! My last piece of my advice for you is this: take in every single moment here at Nazareth, because before you know it, it will be time to say goodbye. Last but certainly not least, I want to wish all the luck to our newest editors of The Nazareth, Liz and Ellen! It is a comfort to know that we are leaving The Nazareth in such great hands! Remember to savor every moment in that third floor Lit Office, whether it be a momentary freak out session because you lost the latest InDesign file, or a quick nap in the teal chair before a meeting, take it all in! Before you know it, you will be passing the torch onto the next editors, and your time here at Nazareth will be coming to a close! I send all my love and luck to you two ladies, even though, I know you will not need it! Well, my dear NA, I guess that is all I can offer you today. Although you know, that I will stand forever true to your name and to you!

Love always,Editor Soks xoxox

Lastly, I would like to say thank you to my beautiful friends. You are all so important to me and I love you. If I didn’t have you guys, I really don’t think I would’ve made it through these last four years. You have kept me sane with your company. Without you guys, high school would’ve been boring, but instead it was like one big adventure. I will always remember all the Tyler trips, concerts and of course, Jules dates we’ve shared and look forward to many more when we all get back from college next year (wipes tear). In my heart it’s the five of us ~ in white houses ~.

With love, Jenna Silla

Volume LXXXVIII, No. 5 May 23, 2016The Nazareth

The NazarethA Publication of Nazareth Academy High School

4001 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114 - 2999

Editors: Elizabeth Irons, ‘17, and Ellen Annas, ‘18

Moderator: Mr. Ian MacGregor

Dear Nancy Ann, I’m finally graduating! Though I am excited to go to college, I’m going to miss Naz and all of my friends so much. I’m worried that when we all go to different schools, my friends and I won’t keep in touch. Do you any advice towards maintaining long-distance friendships and any advice for someone nervous about going away to college in general? Sincerely, Gushy Graduate

Dear Gushy Graduate, Don’t worry, it’s completely normal to be worried about leaving your friends and surroundings as you prepare to leave for college! Luckily, in this modern age, it is so easy to maintain relationships with your friends from Naz, no matter how far away they are. You can always see how they are doing through social media, but it’s even better to keep up with them via texting and also FaceTiming! You can plan to hang out with them when you are home during school breaks. Also, you are sure to make more friends at your college! College is a time for making new friends and trying new hobbies. You can always FaceTime or talk to your parents when you are missing home and know that you won’t be the only nervous one there! I hope my advice helped. All the best, Nancy Ann

Dear Nancy Ann,