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Volume XCIII, No.1 October 2020 Meet Your 2020-2021 Leadership Team! By Carly Krieger ‘21 his year’s L Team takeout from Olive Garden. All definitely has their of the congratulatory texts and work cut out for them emails I received from my friends T during this uncertain and teachers were so sweet and year. Luckily, I know these absolutely made my day girls will do their best to make Molly- It felt like a dream! I was this school year one to so proud, shocked, excited and remember. I had the time to could not stop smiling! All my interview them during their friends and family kept calling busy schedule, and after and texting me congratulations. hearing what they had to say, I All my hard work payed off and I know we’re in good hands! knew this was for me. My 1. Why did you decide to grandparents dropped off flowers run for Leadership and I went out to dinner with my Team? What was From left to right: Molly Taggart, Paige Montijo, Elizabeth Corbett friends. Everyone kept calling your inspiration? Front: Tiffany Tang me “Vice President.” It was Libby Corbett (President)- My decision to run for funny! Leadership Team was very last minute. The L-Team Tiffany- I was really happy and surprised when I won, I always looked super fun to be a part of, but I never really didn’t expect to win. thought I would actually be on it, so I never considered Paige- I was very shocked when I won. My mom had a running until a few days before we had to sign up. I love lot of faith in me that I would win, so she secretly planned Nazareth so much, and I thought I had nothing to lose by a little panda themed party with take-out hibachi for the running, so I went for it. two of us! Molly Taggart (Vice President)- I have been on Student 3. What are your plans for this year? What are Council since freshmen year and I always loved helping you most excited for? and leading. I was shocked each time I got on! As each Libby- Like most everyone, I was hoping this school year year passed and I was re-elected, I realized how much I would play out a little differently, but I’m embracing the could serve the school with my abilities! The Leadership challenges and plan to keep making this year as fun and Team my freshmen year inspired me to run for the involved as past years. I’m excited to keep planning and position. I knew years ahead I wanted to run, and I am so modifying the special traditions we have at Naz, as well thankful I did! as making new traditions. Tiffany Tang (Secretary)- I decided to run for Molly- I am so excited for everyone to see the lounge! It Leadership Team because I wanted to make Naz even was fun putting it together! Despite corona I am hopeful better than it already is. I have always dreamed about we can create unique ways to make this year amazing! being on the L-Team to serve the student and I was ready We are playing it day by day and making sure everything to make it a reality. is safe. No challenge is too big for this L Team! Paige Montijo (Treasurer)- I decided to run for Tiffany- We just plan on having an amazing year despite leadership team because I love being involved with the the circumstances but I am really excited for the lounge school and I was motivated to make this year enjoyable furniture to come in so we can start decorating it. despite the circumstances. Paige- Honestly, nothing is planned too far in advance 2. How did you feel when you won? Did you right now since we don’t know what could happen, and I celebrate? think that adds a little more excitement to everything Libby- Not that I didn’t have faith in myself, but to say I because we are experimenting with new ways to continue was in complete disbelief when I won is an our Naz traditions! understatement. I celebrated with my mom and dad with (Continued on page 2) 1 (Continued from page 1) Molly- My favorite Naz memory has have shaped me into the better 4. What is your favorite song to be the Father Daughter Dance! I person I am today. at the moment? love getting to dance with all my Paige- I love Naz because going here Libby- “What They’ll Say About friends and drag my dad along! My has allowed me to get involved with Us” by FINNEAS dad and I have been attending the many activities and explore my Molly- “Everybody Wants to Rule Father Daughter Dance for years and interests more than I ever have! the World” by LORDE I am so thankful we get to continue 8. Give the freshmen who Tiffany- “Still Don’t Know my the tradition in high school. It is don’t know you a little Name” by Labrinth always a cute fall theme, and introduction about yourself. Paige- “10,000 Emerald Pools” by everyone has a lot of fun! Libby- Hi everyone! I’m the BORNS Tiffany- My favorite fun memory President of the L-Team! I play 5. Favorite class you’ve taken would be my first Naz-A-Thon. volleyball at Naz and on a club team. at Naz? Paige- My favorite fun memory was I play piano, cello, organ, and I sing. Libby- I know math usually isn’t ring day. It was such a special day I’m involved in almost every musical people’s favorite, but my favorite and I wear my ring everywhere! ensemble at Naz, and I cantor at my class at Naz was probably Trig/Pre- 7. Why do you love Nazareth? church. I write for the newspaper, I Calc with Ms. Vollrath. Libby- I love Nazareth because it’s take part in the school play, and I Molly- Definitely Biology! I love the shaped me into the person I am scoop ice cream at Uncle Dave’s at study of living organisms and today. I’ve been able to grow Shadybrook Farm! dissecting! It’s all so interesting to spiritually, socially, and Molly- Hi! I am the Vice President me! Mr. Severino was also a great academically through the of the L-Team! I am involved in teacher! experiences I’ve had in the many clubs here at Nazareth. I am Tiffany- My favorite class that I’ve classroom, on stage, on the the leader of Paws for a Cause and I taken at Naz would have to be volleyball court, and on the L-Team run cross country and track. I love Spanish. here at Nazareth. my bulldog Wallace and chocolate! I Paige- My favorite class would Molly- I love Nazareth because it has enjoy talking to random people and definitely be psychology. given more than just “high school.” laughing. I stay up extremely late so 6. What is your favorite fun It has given me confidence, if you ever need anything send me an memory that you’ve made intelligence, leadership and email and chances are, I am up! at Naz? communication skills, friends, Tiffany- Hi guys, I’m the secretary Libby- My favorite memory is family, and memories. I truly believe of L-Team and I run indoor and definitely our Ring Mass. I’ll never Nazareth has been the best decision I outdoor track. forget the feeling of walking up to ever made. I would not trade this Paige- Well, I’m Paige, I play tennis, get my ring and then putting it on for school for the world. I am forever I’m the treasurer of the L-Team and the first time. My mom (a Naz alum) grateful! my favorite food is tacos! and I took pictures of our rings Tiffany- I love Naz because I have together, and I remember feeling so met some of the best people that grateful that I came to Nazareth. Covid-19 Schedules Olivia Fennell ’21 This year is full of surprises. With the new schedule, the transition can be hard for some students, and it can make the seniors feel like freshman again with all the new rules. It's in everyone’s best interest to stay safe, wear masks, social distance, and limit gatherings. Below are the schedules for each different letter schedule. I hope this transition has been as easy as possible for everyone! 2 Philly Strays By: Megan Grogan ‘23 With the bitter cold weather of love. These stray cats are approaching, I wanted to bring to abandoned, frail, scrawny, thirsty, light on a major issue in Philadelphia hungry, and in need of our help! that seems to have gone unnoticed. They live their days never knowing if An abundance of cats are being left it will be their last due to careless on the streets to fend for themselves drivers, starvation, dehydration, or in all neighborhoods of Philadelphia! sickness just to name a few. In all, They lounge on the couch behind we must care for even the tiniest, Shoprite, they roam the streets of shyest, and most vulnerable of God’s Kensington, and come knocking on Creation. our doors for food in Holme Circle. It seems cats aren’t getting the same love and care that we give our other furry friends like dogs. People love them, while there are kittens left to die when they need the most amount Freshman Week Covid Style By: Leilani Ingham ‘21 For the first time in Nazareth school building.