Valedictorian & Salutatorian
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Volume LXXXVIII, No. 5 May 23, 2016 Valedictorian & Salutatorian Ellen Annas, ‘18 Valedictorian: Jenna Silla Salutatorian: Erin Roche Jenna Silla is our valedictorian this Erin Roche is the salutatorian this year, and she is very involved at Naz- year, and is quite active around the areth, running track and playing the school. She is a three-sport athlete, trumpet in orchestra. She is also a playing tennis, basketball, and la- newspaper editor, (shout-out to Ka- crosse. She was also a Kairos leader, tie, Patrice, and Socks) can wiggle and being involved with Naz-A- her ears, and is a member of student Thon, National Honors Society, Mu council and CSC. In addition to this, Alpha Theta, Junior Classical League she went to Holy Family to take class- were just a few of the things she could es after school most days this year. name off the top of her head. She re- Jenna’s favorite thing about Nazareth called how almost every D-schedule is that it introduced her to her best friends. She loves the friendly atmo- resulted in a minor meltdown because she had to be in at least two sphere and sense of community that our school has. Her favorite class places at once. In the little free time she has outside of school, Erin is her English class, because it has been made up of almost the same enjoys going to concerts and “hanging out with anyone who can bear girls for four years. She also mentioned that the right half of English to spend some extra time with me.” As far as hobbies, she has attempt- will always have a special place in her heart. Jenna’s favorite teacher ed baking, and also has not found luck in the art world. However, she is Miss C., because she supports everyone in their art instead of try- does enjoy hanging out with her dogs and trying to find the baby deer ing to change their style. She added that Miss C. is always happy and that lives in her backyard. A fun fact about Erin is that she is one of the positive, even at her 8 am art class! Outside of school, Jenna plans the world’s greatest potato enthusiasts. The diversity of the potato makes CHOP Chari-tea, and makes art (which she is extremely talented at). her emotional; after all, it does have many uses. Just like with the po- Jenna will be attending college at UCLA this fall, and plans on study- tato, Erin enjoys many things about Nazareth, and in this order: curly ing environmental science. However, she added that she is 17, so who fries, the chairs in the Latin room, Kairos, and the people. Nothing knows what she’ll actually end up majoring in. Her plans for the future makes her happier than walking past a classroom and hearing everyone include studying in college, and she definitely wants to study abroad talking, laughing, and getting along- including the teachers. Her favor- to learn about other countries’ green technology. Besides college, she ite class is Latin, because of the chairs, which have to be magical. Erin plans on travelling, and obviously looking for a job, although she is loves all of the teachers at Nazareth, but her favorite is Ms. Feletski, as not sure what she would like to do yet. Some final advice that Jenna a result of four years of great memories in Room 1. Also Mrs. Quinn, had for students next year was, and I quote, “STOP STRESSING SO because well, she’s Mrs. Quinn. She’s the best. Erin’s last advice for the MUCH ABOUT SCHOOL!” She admitted that this may sound odd students is to stay calm. It’s easy to get worked up over quizzes, tests, coming from the valedictorian, but that you shouldn’t let school steal and formal dates(and don’t even get her started on proms). It’s good to your happiness. While studying and getting good grades is important, work hard, but sometimes you need to call it a night and go to bed. it shouldn’t be your only goal in high school. She wants you to make You probably won’t remember what you’re studying if you can’t even sure that you spend time with the people you love and to cherish this keep your eyes open. Lastly, her advice about prom is that everything time, because high school isn’t as much about the grades as it is about will work itself out, you might not believe her now, but she swears by the people. We will miss you next year Jenna, good luck and keep do- it. As for her next year, Erin will be attending the University of Notre ing great things! 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! Page 2 The Nazareth May 23, 2016 Leadership Team Ellen Annas, ‘18 President - Katie Schluth also miss playing basketball and running track with such great groups 1. I’m going to Georgetown next year of girls. undecided, but I’ll probably end up 7. Ten years from now I’d like to be happy, healthy, and successful. in psych or cognitive science. Hopefully I will have a job as a teacher and will be starting a family. 2. Honestly? Sophomore year. I 8. Favorite quote: “Whose mans” or “Fake it till you make it.” can’t pinpoint why but it probably had something to do with Beyoncé’s Secretary - Krissy Tribuiani self-titled album. 1. Next year I’ll be attending Villano- 3. Definitely when Jenny Nessel sang va University, and I’m currently un- the Ave Maria and I ascended into the decided in the college of Liberal Arts heavens. and Sciences. 4. Does Kairos count? Because in 2. My favorite year at Nazareth was case you haven’t noticed from every other interview thing I’ve ever senior year by far! done, I really love Kairos. 3. My favorite Nazareth memory was 5. Weirdly enough, I’ll miss laying down on the floor in Mr. Clark’s senior prom. room after school. I’ve had some of my greatest revelations down there. 4. Spirit Day because of shorter class- 7. Ten years from now I’ll be having a quarter life crisis while still es and the talent show is always fun! in school, hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, and looking for 5. I’ll miss the people most about someone who loves me despite my obsession with my career. I’ll also Nazareth because they made my experience so great. most likely be complaining to Erin about all of these things. 7. I hope to be settled in with a really cool job and fingers crossed that 8. “Don’t skip the flip!” – Dr. Fischer maybe I’ll have a hubby;). 1. Where She’ll Be & What She’ll Be Studying 8. “There are no regrets in life, just lessons.”- Vice President - Jacki Dollard 2. Favorite Year at Nazareth Jennifer Aniston 1. I will be attending Villanova University 3. Favorite Nazareth Memory and majoring in Secondary Education. 4. Favorite Nazareth Tradition Treasurer - Erin Roche 2. Between 5. What She’ll miss most about Nazareth 1. I’m going to the University of Notre leading 6. Number One on her Bucket List Dame and am studying chemical engineer- Kairos, se- 7. Ten Years from Now… ing. nior prom, 8. Favorite Quote 2. It’s honestly all a blur but I’m going to say and all the sophomore year. other fun 3. My favorite Nazareth memory is probably school events that took place, senior #NazBlackout2k13 – that was a fun day. I was trying to think of more year was by far my favorite year. It creative ones but it’s May and I’m a has been great to celebrate all these senior so my brain doesn’t work the things with the friends I have made way it once did. the past four years. Senior year flies by 4. This is so cheesy but White Hous- though, so be sure to appreciate your es. I had to try really hard to hold back time at Nazareth and not to rush your time here. tears when they played it at prom. 3. My favorite Nazareth memory was being involved with Naz-A- 5. I’m definitely going to miss the Thon. The amount we raised over the last two years was incredible, people at Nazareth the most. There’s especially for such a small school. It was honestly one of the best expe- definitely something special about riences of my life and I’m so glad I could be a big part in giving back everyone I’ve come to know over the to those in need. I will even miss being the worst dancer during the past four years. morale dance. 7. Ten years from now you can catch 4. My favorite tradition is probably freshman week. I think it’s a great me headlining my own tour as my rap career will be in its prime.