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FEBRUARY 2015
January 2015 Catholic Schools Mass
Students in grades K – 8 and the
administration, faculty and staff
at St. Joseph’s Elementary
School in Batavia traveled to ND
on Thursday, January 8, 2015 to
celebrate the annual Genesee
County Catholic Schools Mass
with the administration, faculty
and staff, and students in grades
9 – 12 at ND.
Bishop Malone is pictured with fellow priests and Deacon Walter
Szczesny ‘75 prior to the January 9, 2015 Catholic Schools Mass at
Notre Dame.
The Most Rev. Richard Malone,
Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo,
served as the main celebrant and
was joined by Rev. Richard
Csizmar, Rev. Innocent Diala,
Rev. James Kirkpatrick, Rev.
James Fugle, Msgr. Leo
McCarthy, Rev. Walter Szczesny
’72 , Rev. Ivan Trujilo, Rev.
Ryszard Biernat and Deacon
Walter Szczesny ’76.
Bishop Malone’s visit to ND was
his 3rd in the last 6 months having
celebrated a mass at St.
Joseph’s Church [Resurrection
Parish, Batavia] and also having
served as the celebrant at the
ND Class of 2014’s
Baccalaureate Mass on May 31,
2014.
Bishop Malone is pictured with ND altar
servers Joe Bergman ’16, Faith Falkowski ’19
and Jessica Bukowski ’16 in the foyer of ND
at the conclusion of Catholic Schools Mass.
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Principal’s Corner
Dr. Joseph D. Scanlan ‘65
I hope that our February 2015 issue finds everyone in good health and looking forward to Punxstawney Phil’s the renowned Pennsylvania groundhog - prediction that we should only have six more weeks of winter!
Actually, we’ve been very fortunate weather-wise (with a few exceptions) with our recent amazingly milder
January temperatures!
Time continues to fly by at 73 Union Street! Our students are currently completing a week of January Regents
exams and local midterms and our 2nd semester officially starts on February 2, 2015. Highlights of notable
activities and accomplishments since our December 2014 issue “hit the presses” include:
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Our traditional Student Senate-sponsored semi-formal Christmas Dance was once again well attended by
students across all grade levels on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Student Senate Advisor John Deaton and
all grade level senators did a great job, once again, decorating the gym and planning for this year’s semiformal dance.
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Our ND Mission Club, under the leadership of advisor Alana Schrader, once again engaged in successful
Angel Tree and Salvation Army Christmas time bell ringing service projects during the month of December.
Angel Tree gift collections benefited needy families in the area through Genesee Area Ministry of Concern
while bell ringing helped the Salvation Army raise necessary funds for their own Christmas outreach
programs.
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Our Fighting Irish Winter athletic teams, under the watchful eye of Director of Athletics, Mr. Michael
Rapone ‘71, remain competitive as of our January 27, 2015 publication date! Leading the pack of midseason performances is our Varsity Girls [9 - 2] Basketball team playing in the C1 Sectional bracket this
year. Our youthful Varsity Hockey team - 2/3 of our roster are freshmen and sophomores - has already
posted 7 victories including a recent 5 – 4 overtime victory over a Class A team from the combined Brighton
-East Rochester-HF-L Monroe County school districts! Our Varsity Boys and Girls Swim teams are currently
preparing for the January 31, 2015 GR League meet at Gates-Chili High School. Genesee Region
competition will wrap up within the next couple of weeks with Section V tournament play scheduled to follow.
Sports fans should consult upcoming issues of the Batavia Daily News and the Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle as well as our ND web page – www.ndhsbatavia.com - calendar for tournament dates, locations
and opponents.
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Campus Ministry Updates: Father James Fugle, Pastor of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish [East PembrokeCorfu] celebrated mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception for students, faculty and staff. Father
John Hayes, Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption [Scottsville], Sts. Patrick and Columba [Caledonia] and
St.Vincent [Churchville] celebrated an Advent mass prior to Christmas recess with faculty, staff and
students on December 19, 2014. ND Board member and Ascension [Batavia] Parish Deacon Walter
Szczesny ’76 assisted at mass. ND students and faculty and staff members celebrated this year’s Catholic
Schools Week mass on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at ND with Bishop Richard Malone as our main
celebrant [see photos in this newsletter] along with K – 8 students from our partner school St. Joseph’s
Elementary in Batavia.
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Our ND Technology Committee [ND Board of Trustee Phil Bleier] continues to assess the technology
needs of ND and our students. The next meeting of the Technology Committee will be scheduled in
February. Stay tuned for an e-blast to follow!
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Our ND Buildings and Grounds Committee [ND Board of Trustee Don Bausch] continues to address
building level and campus needs as they appear. A major painting project took place over Christmas recess
[upper and lower level locker area wall painting and door trim painting throughout the building] courtesy of a
crew from the Wyoming Correctional Facility under the supervision of Head Custodian Ralph Coffta.
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Welcome Mrs. Antinore! Mrs. Kathy Antinore began her Advancement/Business Office Support responsibilities
on Monday, January 5, 2015, our first day back from Christmas recess! Make it a point to stop by our
Advancement-Business Office to welcome her to ND. She is currently involved in behind-the-scenes assistance
with our upcoming February 14, 2014 ND Foundation Trip Night. She will also be the contact person for
alumni seeking information regarding setting up class reunions.
E-blast Communications: ND Newsletters and important notices for parents and alumni are currently being
sent electronically through mass e-mail notices generated by Mrs. Kathy Antinore –
[email protected] - in our Advancement Office! Please contact Mrs. Antinore if you change
your e-mail address as we do not want anyone “left out of the loop”! If you know of people who are not
receiving our e-blasts who also have an e-mail address, please have them forward it to Mrs. Antinore so
they can receive updates from ND!
23rd Annual ND Foundation Trip Night Update: Please make it a point to support ND by purchasing a ticket[s]
to this year’s upcoming Trip Night which will be held at Batavia Downs on Valentine’s Day from 6 – 10 p.m.
Make sure to check out the advertisement for this year’s event contained in this edition of the ND online
newsletter! Here is hoping that the “luck of the Irish” is with you at this year’s gala event!
“2014 Faith in the Future” Capital Campaign Update: The “silent phase” of our current $5 million dollar
campaign was very successful and has accounted for $2.5 million of our overall $5 million dollar goal. Campaign
information has been mailed out in December 2014 and follow up calls are currently being made by individual
class captains. We truly appreciate the heart-felt generosity of alumni and alumnae who have either given or
pledged to date and encourage all graduates and friends of ND to consider giving in order for us to successfully
reach our goal by this June. Any funds which exceed our $5 million dollar goal will be credited to the endowment
portion of the campaign which is aimed at helping families afford our current $8,900 yearly tuition cost.
Inclement weather procedures: Just a reminder . . . If inclement weather necessitates closing school during
winter months, we will post our own delays and closings under the name of Notre Dame High School. If
you do not see Notre Dame High School listed as delayed or closed, please know that we are open for business
as usual!
Our 2nd marking period report cards are scheduled to be mailed out on Friday, February 5, 2015. We, as the
faculty, staff and administration of Notre Dame High School, continue to appreciate, as well as expect,
your support of high expectations and academic excellence at ND.
Regents and especially AP and college-level courses can be very challenging for some students, yet perseverance and hard work will pay off in the long run, especially when it comes to college review of transcripts.
Colleges and universities routinely look favorably on students who take a demanding course of studies.
Please encourage your student[s] to take the "high road" and challenge him [her] self academically – in
spite of the difficulty of these courses - by taking challenging college-level and Advanced Placement
[AP] courses offered at ND as they provide our students with an important introduction to the rigors of college
work. You’ll be doing your student a favor if you do so [in spite of the fact that they may not always agree!]
Please also make a point of tapping into the high level of expertise and practical experience in the areas of
college preparation, admissions and scholarships which Mrs. Nancy Parker, our Guidance Counselor,
continues to bring with her to ND this year! Mrs. Parker has played a key role in the college acceptance rate and
scholarships earned by our students during the previous nine [9] years she has been our Guidance Counselor.
Mrs. Parker was a key factor in the ND Class of 2010's 5.5 Million dollar scholarship earnings!!! ND
graduating classes average nearly 3 million dollars of scholarships received annually.
There is no short cut to success! Students will get out of it [meaning, of course, their academic studies]
what they put into it! Continue to encourage your student[s] to “shoot for the stars” when it comes to
attending school in a regular, punctual manner, preparing for and participating in class, completing assignments,
and studying for tests. Taking pride in one’s work and appearance and working towards one’s potential will
continue to pay our students numerous dividends down the road as evidenced by the recent accomplishments of
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our most recent graduates. ND faculty members are available daily to assist students who need extra help.
Please encourage your student to take advantage of their expertise if extra help is needed.
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Please take the time to get regular feedback from your student on his or her academic schedule and
progress in school.
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Our teachers are easily accessible by e-mail [please refer to the back cover of our 2014-2015 “Student and
Parent Directory” and our website under “Contact Us” for e-mail addresses] so please continue to keep
the lines of communication open.
A little encouragement [either to work harder or for a “job well done”] can also go along way!
Thanks, again, for your support of our overall program, especially the beliefs and principles we stand for
at Notre Dame High School! Please also know that we all appreciate the invaluable role that our alumni,
parents and students play as “recruiters” for Notre Dame High School and the “Notre Dame experience”. Please
spread the word and encourage families you know who may have prospective students to contact us in order to
"Discover the Difference" that a Notre Dame education and the overall Notre Dame Experience makes! Our
spring 2015 Open House for prospective students for 2015-2016 will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2015
from 2 – 4 p.m. here at ND!
We remain proud of the academic, extracurricular, interscholastic athletic and community service records that
our current students – and alumni - have achieved at ND. Continue to encourage your student to do his or her
very best on a daily basis! Hard work pays off!
ND Pride is Contagious – Catch it!!!
Welcome, Mrs. Antinore!
A warm word of welcome goes out to Mrs. Kathy Antinore who joined the ND Family as our Advancement/Business
Office Support Person on Monday, January 5, 2015.
Mrs. Antinore and her husband Tom reside in Batavia and have two sons – Tyler aged 21 and Ryan aged 16, a current
member of the ND Class of 2017.
Prior to coming to ND, Mrs. Antinore served
as the Marketing Director at P.W. Minor and
also as a Brand Manager for Constellation
Brands.
Mrs. Antinore is currently working behindthe-scenes in support of our 23rd Annual ND
Foundation Trip Night in addition to her daily
duties in the Advancement and Business
Offices.
She will also serve as the point person for
alumni who are planning class reunions and
can be contacted at
[email protected] or [585]
343-2783 Ext. 144.
Make it a point to stop by our Advancement
Office to meet and greet Mrs. Antinore when
you are at school.
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Seniors in the Spotlight
Anna Spring ‘15
Emily McCracken ‘15
Notre Dame High School is proud to recognize Anna Spring
‘15, daughter of Eric and Dorothy Spring of Darien Center,
New York and Emily McCracken ‘15, daughter of Barry and
Cindy McCracken of Oakfield, New York, as our February
2015 “Seniors in the Spotlight.”
Anna Spring entered her senior year at Notre Dame with an
A+ (97.08%) scholastic average and is on schedule to
graduate with an Advanced Regents diploma and twenty-four
(24) college-level credits as a result of taking Advanced
Placement (AP) and college-level courses at ND during her
junior and senior year college preparatory schedules.
Anna has been a member in good standing of the the Notre
Dame Chapter of the National Honor Society since her
sophomore year, as well as an academic high honor roll
student during each marking period throughout her high
school career. She has also received the following
prestigious awards at our end-of-the-year academic
convocations at ND:
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Anna Spring ‘15
Rochester Institute of Technology Innovation and Creativity Award
Notre Dame High School Faculty and Staff Award: Grades 9, 10, and 11.
Notre Dame Art Department Award [2013]
Highest Overall Average [Grade 9]: Math 9 [Algebra]
Highest Overall Average [Grade 10]: Math 10 [Geometry]
Highest Overall Average [Grade 11]: Advanced Placement [AP] U.S. History, Advanced Placement [AP] English
Literature and Composition and Advanced Drawing and Painting
A very talented musician, Anna has been a four [4] year member of our ND Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band and
Handbell Choir, as well as a member of our ND Science Club, Envirothon team, and Scholastic Bowl teams throughout
her high school experience at ND. She was a member of our 2013 Genesee Partnership County Champion Scholastic
Bowl Champion team, as well as a member of three Genesee County Envirothon Championship teams. Our Envirothon
teams finished 2nd in New York State competition during her sophomore year and 6th in New York State during her
junior year at ND! In addition to her membership in the ND Chapter of the National Honor Society, she has also been a
three [3] year member of ND’s school newspaper (NODAHI). She currently serves as NODAHI Co-editor as a senior.
She was also a member of our Fighting Irish Swimming and Diving team as a freshman where she earned prestigious
NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete recognition [minimum 90% average] for a job well done in the classroom as well as in the
pool!
In keeping with our Notre Dame Mission statement of “developing leaders who serve,” Anna has volunteered as a
Vacation Bible School Group Leader for elementary aged students at the Highpoint Community Church in Pembroke,
New York, a summer reading teacher at the Corfu Free Library in Corfu, New York, as well as a volunteer for GCASA’s
Relay for Life in Batavia, New York and the SPCA in Attica, New York.
Anna is interested in pursuing a career in pharmaceutical sciences and has already been accepted by the University at
Buffalo where she has received a Provost’s Scholarship.
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Emily McCracken entered her senior year at Notre Dame
with an A+ (96.94%) scholastic average and is on schedule
to graduate with an Advanced Regents diploma and thirtythree [33] college-level credits as a result of taking Advanced
Placement (AP) and college-level courses at ND during her
junior and senior year college preparatory schedules.
Emily transferred to ND at the beginning of her sophomore
year and has been a member in good standing of the Notre
Dame Chapter of the National Honor Society since her
sophomore year, as well as an academic high honor roll
student during each marking period throughout her high
school career. She has also received the following
prestigious awards at our end-of-the-year academic
convocations at ND:
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Elmira College Key Award Scholarship
Highest Overall Average [Grade 10] : Theology,
Algebra II/Trigonometry
Highest Overall Average [Grade 11] : Theology,
Physics, Math 136 [GCC Algebra III]
Emily McCracken ‘15
Emily has been a key three [3] year member of our ND Concert Band. She also participated in Concert Band, Marching
Band and was a member of the Math Team during her freshman year at Oakfield-Alabama Junior-Senior High School.
Emily has been a three [3] year member of our Fighting Irish Varsity Girls Cross Country and Basketball programs.
She also participated in Varsity Girls Track and Field as a sophomore. She has earned prestigious NYSPHSAA Scholar
-Athlete recognition [minimum 90% average] during each of the nine [9] Varsity level seasons in which she has
participated. She was a contributing member of ND’s 2012 Section V Class D Cross Country Championship Team and
ND’s 2013 Section V Class D Sectional, Far Western Regional and New York State Championship Lady Irish Varsity
Basketball Teams. Emily has also received Genesee Region [GR] recognition as a Cross Country All-Star [2013] and
also as a Basketball Honorable Mention All-Star [2012].
In keeping with our Notre Dame Mission statement of “developing leaders who serve,” Emily has volunteered at
Caravan Ministries to assist the marginalized of the Genesee Region, the Salvation Army as a “Red Kettle” bell ringer,
the Batavia High Boys Spring Basketball league, as well as a volunteer for GCASA’s “sticker shock” activities. She was
recognized for her ongoing compassionate concern for and service to others as a junior when she received the highest
honor a Notre Dame student can receive – Anima Christi [Spirit of Christ] recognition.
Emily is interested in pursuing a career in accounting and lists Canisius College, Niagara University, SUNY Geneseo,
St. John Fisher, Highpoint University and Ave Maria College as college possibilities that she is currently pursuing.
Anna and Emily are both very respectful, good natured individuals who treat others the way they would like to be
treated! They are both well respected by their peers and teachers and are credits to their families, churches and Notre
Dame High School.
Notre Dame High School wishes both Anna and Emily the best of luck in the remainder of their senior years at ND, as
well as in the pursuit of their career goals as they enter the college of their choice during the fall of 2015!
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Advent Wreath Lighting Ceremony
ND students Janelle Fancher ’15, Rebecca Krenzer ’16, Margaret Sutherland ’18,
Nico Zambito ’18, Lindsey Bender ’15, Olivia Marchese ’15, Kyra Stella ’17 and
Cindy Skalny ’16 participate in the Advent Wreath lighting ceremony on
Monday, December 15, 2014. Students from across all grade levels volunteered
to be readers and music ministers in wreath lighting ceremonies throughout the
Advent season!
Mr. Geitner’s Web Page
Be sure to check out http://mrgeitnerspage.weebly.com/
index.html for Health lessons and homework. All lessons are
posted on the website, under the Health tab, in case any
student is absent. All homework assignments are also
posted. Assignments for students who are missing Physical
Education for medical reasons can also be found under the
Physical Education tab. The Senior Assessment assignment
can be found by clicking on the Senior Assessment tab. Are
you an alumnus of the Cross Country, Swimming & Diving, or
the Track & Field teams? Follow the latest updates on the
appropriate tab. If you forget the address, go to the main
webpage of Notre Dame High School and find my page under
“Academics” then “Teacher and Staff Pages” or “Athletics” and
then “Coaches Pages”.
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Students of the Month Recognition
We are pleased to announce that the following members of our student body have received special
recognition from ND faculty and staff members as “Students of the Month”:
December 2014
9th GRADE:
Trevor Nellis
10th GRADE:
Chris Lemley
11th GRADE:
Riley Humberstone
12th GRADE:
Joe Falkowski and Anna Warner
Students may be nominated for “Student of the Month” honors using any combination
of the following criteria:
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Consistently demonstrates Christian behavior
Demonstrates positive leadership among peers
Outstanding classroom performance
Individual growth and/or improvement as a student
Overall involvement in school activities
Outstanding athletic performance
Outstanding out-of-school act that merits this type of recognition
General overall conduct that best reflects the type of student that we strive to produce at ND
Personal observation of meritorious performance as a student at ND
Check out pictures on our ND web site!
Recipients of this award can be viewed on our web site
(www.ndhsbatavia.com) by choosing “Student of the Month”
from the “Student Life” menu.
Congratulations to our “Students of the Month”!!!
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Students Volunteer for Red
Kettle Campaign
Joseph Kaus ‘18, Trevor Nellis ‘18,
Edward Skalny ‘18, and Jack
Macdonough ’18 ring bells outside of
Walmart to benefit the Salvation Army
Red Kettle Campaign.
Please send in any gently
used ties to the Main Office
for the boys to borrow for the
occasional time when they
forget theirs. They will
greatly appreciate it.
CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE PHOTO GALLERY!
Go to www.ndhsbatavia.com and click on the Photo Gallery link under the News/
Events menu.
Sports fans: also check out the ND Sports Shutterfly page
maintained by Mr. Bare Antolos. From our
homepage, click on the Sports Photos link under the Athletics
menu.
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SAT Preparation Class to Be Offered At Notre Dame
Registration Deadline: February 6th
This year Notre Dame High School will offer an SAT Prep class for interested students, providing we have a minimum
of 10 students willing to participate.
The SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of the critical thinking skills needed for academic success in college. The SAT
assesses how well a student analyzes and solves problems—skills learned in school that are needed in college. The
SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. It is one of the top ten things many colleges consider in
making an admission decision.
The SAT includes a Critical Reading, Math, and Writing section. Ms. Elizabeth Bodine and Ms. Sheri Girvin will teach
the classes.
The classes will meet from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. beginning February 23rd. The days, dates and times, as well as the
portions of the test that will be reviewed, are listed below.
SCHEDULE
ALL CLASSES WILL MEET FROM 3:30 TO 5:00 P.M.
Mon. February 23rd– Reading/Writing
Wed. February 25th – Math
Mon. March 2nd – Reading/Writing
Wed. March 4th – Math
Mon. March 9th – Reading/Writing
Wed. March 11th – Math
Mon. March 16th – Reading/Writing
Wed. March 18th – Math
Mon. March 23rd – Reading/Writing
Tues. March 24th – Reading/Writing
Wed. March 25th – Math
Thurs. March 26th – Math
SAT Test Dates: May 2nd and June 6th
ACT Test Date: April 18th and June 13th
Program Cost: The cost for the class is $80.00 (eighty dollars) which includes the price of a textbook. Students may
register for the class by returning to the Guidance Office the registration form below with payment. Please make
checks payable to Notre Dame High School.
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 6th
SAT PREPARATION CLASS REGISTRATION
STUDENT NAME:______________________________________________________
HOMEROOM:________________________
Enclosed is my payment of $80.00 (eighty dollars) for my student to participate in the SAT Prep Class. I
understand that there will be no make-up classes in the event that my student misses a class.
PARENT SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________
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College Financial Aid Assistance Available
Federal Student Aid,
An Office of the U. S. Department of Education
At its web-site https://studentaid.ed.gov/ , students and parents can get information on Types of Aid, Who Gets Aid, and
Applying for Aid with the FAFSA.
SUNY Financial Aid Days
SUNY's Financial Aid Days are offered as a service to all prospective college students and their families. The programs are
designed to answer questions and provide assistance regarding the financial aid application, types of aid available, and the
award process.
Forty-six programs across New York State will be offered. Many campuses will provide hands-on assistance from SUNY
financial aid professionals in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required for all
financial aid, including New York State assistance. Web access to complete the online FAFSA will be offered on some
campuses.
Please pre-register for one program only. Each host site will send a confirmation letter or email message with program details
including program start time, parking information, and schedule.
02/28/2015
The College at Brockport
Brockport, NY
Participants are not required to attend the general financial aid presentation, if they only want assistance with FAFSAon-the-Web.
9:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Registration and refreshments
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - General financial aid presentation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Completing the FAFSA-on-the-Web
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Ask the experts
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Campus Tour
02/28/2015
9:00 am
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY
This program will run from 9:00 a.m. to noon and will provide on-site assistance to complete the FAFSA-on-the-Web.
The workshop is designed to:
- answer questions
- provide hands-on assistance with completing the 2015-16 FAFSA and NYS TAP applications
- discuss available aid types
- explain multiple steps in the award process
The format is flexible and you do not need to be present for the entire three hours. Early morning is the busiest and the
longest wait-time. The Buffalo State Financial Aid Advisors will be available to meet with you on an individualized
basis. If you require additional information, please email [email protected].
An admissions information session will be held at 10:30 a.m., followed by a student-led campus tour at 11:00 a.m. for
interested students.
02/28/2015
9:00 am
Genesee Community College, Technology Building, Room 206
Batavia, NY
This program will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will provide on-site assistance to complete the FAFSA-on-theWeb.
02/28/2015
TBA
Monroe Community College Damon City Campus
Rochester, NY
This location will provide on-site assistance to complete the FAFSA-on-the-Web.
2/28/2015
TBA
University at Buffalo (North Campus)
Buffalo, NY
This program will provide on-site assistance to complete the FAFSA-on-the-Web.
Anyone interested in attending any of these programs can register at http://www.suny.edu/attend/events/ by clicking on the
SUNY Financial Aid Days event.
Ask a Question Online
Ask an advisor online and get an answer within 48 hours:
http://nyccollegeline.org/profile/ask-an-adviser
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National College Fairs in Rochester and Buffalo
The National Association for College Admission Counseling will sponsor a National College Fair in
Rochester, NY, on Sunday, March 15th from 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, and Monday, March 16th from 9:00 AM –
12:00 PM at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center and in Buffalo, NY, on Wednesday, March 18thfrom
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM and Thursday, March 19th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Students can register for the college fairs at www.gotomyncf.com.
Schools attending the Rochester, New York, National College Fair include:
Academy of Art University
Florida Institute of Technology
Adelphi University
Florida Polytechnic University
Alaska Pacific University
Florida State University
Alfred University
Franklin Pierce University
Allegheny College
Gannon University
American University
Genesee Community College
Binghamton University (SUNY)
Georgian Court University
Bowling Green State University
Goucher College
Bryant University
Greensboro College
Buffalo State College - SUNY
Grove City College
California University of Pennsylvania
Hartwick College
Campbell University
Heidelberg University
Canisius College
High Point University
Castleton State College
Hilbert College
Cazenovia College
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Cedar Crest College
Hofstra University
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Hood College
Clarkson University
Houghton College
Cleveland State University
Howard University
Colby-Sawyer College
Husson University
Columbia College Chicago
Iona College
Daemen College
Ithaca College
Davis College
Jacksonville University
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Jamestown Community College
Drexel University
Johnson & Wales University
Duquesne University
Kent State University
D'Youville College
Keuka College
Emmanuel College
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic
Fashion Institute of Technology
Medicine (LECOM)
FID Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Lawrence Technological University
Finger Lakes Community College
Le Moyne College
Long Island University
Rutgers
LIU Post Campus
The State University of New Jersey
Lycoming College
Ryerson University
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Manhattan College
Manhattanville College
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Maria College
Marymount Manhattan College
Marymount University
Marywood University
Medaille College
Mercy College
Mercyhurst University
Messiah College
Michigan State University
Millersville University
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Mohawk Valley Community College
Monroe Community College
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
Moravian College
Morrisville State College
Nazareth College
New Mexico Military Institute
Niagara County Community College
Niagara University
Norwich University
Nova Southeastern University
Ohio University
Onondaga Community College
Pace University
Penn State University
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Point Park University
Purdue University
Quinnipiac University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Roger Williams University
The University of Arizona
The University of Findlay
The University of Montana Western
The University of Tampa
Sacred Heart University
Saint Bonaventure University
Saint John's University
Saint Leo University
Saint Louis University
Saint Michael's College
Saint Peter's University
Saint Vincent College
Salve Regina University
Savannah College of Art &Design
Seton Hall University
Siena College
Simmons College
Slippery Rock University
Springfield College
St. John Fisher College
St. Joseph's College of Nursing at SJHHC
SUNY at New Paltz
SUNY Brockport
SUNY College at Cortland
SUNY College at Fredonia
SUNY College at Oneonta
SUNY College at Oswego
SUNY College at Potsdam
SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology-Cobleskill
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Syracuse University
Texas Christian University
The Catholic University of America
The Clarkson School of Clarkson University
The Cleveland Institute of Art
The College of Saint Rose
The Culinary Institute of America
The University of Akron
The University of Alabama
University of New England
University of New Hampshire
University of New Haven
University of North Florida
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Unity College
University at Albany
University at Buffalo (SUNY)
University of Aberdeen
University of California Santa Barbara
University of California-Riverside
University of Connecticut
University of Dayton
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Guelph
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Maine
University of Maine at Machias
University of Maryland Baltimore County
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
University of Rhode Island
University of Rochester
University of Scranton
University of South Alabama
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
University of Vermont
Utica College
Villanova University
Wagner College
Waynesburg University
Wentworth Institute of Technology
West Virginia University
Western New England University
Attention Juniors, Seniors and Junior and Senior
Parents!
Information about
College Scholarships
is now online and updated regularly!
Go to the Academics menu on
our school’s web site, choose
Guidance Office and then
College Scholarships.
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Student Screening and Referral
Mrs. Liz Riter
SADD to Sponsor Red Cross Blood Drive
The Notre Dame SADD chapter will be holding a blood drive on Wednesday,
March 18th. This drive is open to all students (16+), faculty and the public.
The increase in flu cases this winter has left the blood supply low! As there is no
substitute for blood, donors are needed. Please consider giving the gift of life.
Appointments are available beginning at 8:30 am – 1:30 pm. Contact Mrs. Riter
at extension 141 or by email at [email protected] to set a time.
Kick Butts Day 2015
Stand Out*Speak Up*Seize Control
ND SADD has participated in Kick Butts day for the last 2 years, bringing an
awareness campaign to the school that highlights the impact of tobacco products
on public health. This year we will focus efforts on increasing information
regarding nicotine addiction and the rise in use of e-cigs and “vapes”. Watch for
our posters around the school in March.
New Mental Health and Crisis Hotline
For many years, Genesee County and surrounding areas have
accessed the RAP Line for any crisis or referral needs. The RAP line
is still in existence at 343-1212.
The YWCA has started a new local hotline – CARE + CRISIS
HELPLINE – 344-4400. This helpline is available to any of our
students and families, 24/7, and can be reached at a toll free # as
well – 1-844-345-4400. Listeners are available to assist with issues
ranging from bullying, anxiety, depression and sexual assault.
Regional Action Phone (RAP) and GCASA have
teamed up to establish the Tipline—a prevention
and intervention safety net for young people in
Genesee and Orleans Counties.
Concerned adults, teachers, students and friends
now have a place to call 24 hours a day to report
underage drinking parties or other activities that are
harmful to the health, safety and/or welfare of
young people.
The Tipline is anonymous, confidential and free.
By calling 343-1932 or 1-800-851-1932 and
providing basic information a difference can be
made, tragedy diverted and lives saved.
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December 8, 2014 Immaculate Conception Feast Day Mass
Opening procession
ND student body and 60 member Chorus
are pictured during the Immaculate
Conception feast day mass.
Father Jim Fugle [Pastor at Set. Maximilian
Kolbe Paris –East Pembroke and Corfu] is
pictured with altar servers Jessica Cmor
’18 and Jordan Wetherwax ’17.
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ND Sophomore Lauren Hull Wins National Junior Handler Competition
Lauren Hull ’16 has been competing in dog handler competition since
she was 8 years old! Her ultimate goal has been to compete in the
world’s biggest dog show – Crufts - which this year is located in
Birmingham, England. In order to eventually reach this lofty goal, she
needed to win the AKC [American Kennel Club]/Eukanuba National
Championship Best Junior Handler Competition which was held
during December in Orlando, Florida.
Participation in the AKC show is by invitation only. To qualify, junior
handlers had to have mustered five wins against competition during a
qualifying period as well as have a minimum 3.0 academic average in
school.
Lauren’s 8 years of hard work enabled her to achieve her lofty goal of
winning the National Junior Handler Competition last month and
achieving her lifelong dream of representing the United States in the
upcoming world competition in England in March!
The daughter of Charles and Denise Hull of Le Roy, Lauren had to
survive 3 rounds of preliminaries just to make it to the finals! She
received a $2,000 scholarship from Eukanuba, a rosette and silver
plate from AKC, a pink grooming box from East Coast crates and a
diamond pin from 14K-9 jewelry as part of her championship
recognition. Her name and that of her Irish setter, Kent [Red Ridge’s
Kent Irish Fire] will be engraved on a permanent trophy housed at the
AKC library in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Lauren is a high honor roll student at ND and a member of Mater Dei,
our school yearbook; Varsity Football and Basketball Cheerleading;
and Chorus. She has also qualified for the upcoming All County
Vocal Solo Festival. Outside of school, she enjoys horse riding.
We wish Lauren the best of luck during her competition in the Crufts
world championship of dog handling in early March! Stay tuned to future editions of the ND online newsletter to learn
more about Lauren’s experiences at the world competition!
[Portions of this article were gleaned from the December 16, 2014 edition of the Batavia Daily News online. Pictures
submitted by Mrs. Denise Hull.]
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International Student Recruiting Agents
Visit ND
ND welcomed 9 international student recruiters
from the People’s Republic of China on
Thursday, December 18, 2014! The student
recruiters are responsible for spreading the
word on American high schools to prospective
families and students currently in the People’s
Republic of China. They specifically recruit for
the Orlando, Florida based company Three W
International, the parent organization for our
four international students currently at ND.
Photos taken prior to Christmas recess
included one of our current international
students - Daniel Liu ‘17 (right) and another
with 3 current ND seniors: Emily McCracken,
Taylor Perzia and Marin Reinhart. (below). The
recruiters were given a tour of ND by Principal
Dr. Joseph Scanlan ’65 and International
Student Assistant and Guidance Secretary Mrs.
Karen Rapone. They had a chance to meet ND
students and faculty along the way!
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POND and Trip Night Supporters:
We are so very excited because of all the fun we are planning for Trip Night and all of POND’s activities!
The January POND meeting was dedicated to ripping tickets for trip night and planning our teacher appreciation
activities, fundraisers for POND, and a social night!
For Trip Night, we have wonderful trips to Jamaica, Las Vegas, Saratoga Springs, and so many other locations! This
year Trip Night is back at Batavia Downs in the new and very beautiful Paddock Room! Jimi Jamm, or Frank Collins ‘87
as he was called when he was a Notre Dame star, will be our emcee for the evening with great music and
entertainment by Digitill Entertainment!
Our wine wagon raffle is back but with a twist! This year, it is a “virtual” wine and specialty beer wagon! Because of
New York State Law, we cannot bring this huge wagon with wine and beer onto the premises, but you will still be able
to get a chance to win all the contents of this very sizable wagon, and it will be delivered right to your door (within 50
miles of Notre Dame)!
Of course our Lottery vest is back as it made a great hit last year!
There is also still time to volunteer and help make this night special and this is what we are looking for from our
supporters:
Wine donations. We will take donations of wine up until the day of the event. We cannot accept them at Notre Dame,
but you can get them to us in a number of ways. First, they can be dropped off at the Crickler Building (former Pepsi
Bottling Plant) on Main Street in Batavia, inside the front door there will be a box. Or, you can ask for John Houseknecht at the Crickler Building or Joe Forsyth at Bonadio. You can also simply call Anita Strollo at (585) 813-5371 to
arrange for pick up! Thank you in advance!
Lottery ticket donations: We are asking that supporters and parents donate at least $5 of lottery tickets to be raffled
off that night! These can be sent to the school in an envelope marked “lottery tickets”! Again, thank you for your help.
Lastly, if you volunteered to help for Trip Night, there will be two general meetings in the next two weeks, January 29 at
6:30 at Notre Dame and February 9, same time, same place. There will be a set up night on Friday night from 5-8 pm
and this year there will be no Saturday set up! There will be shifts from 5:30 pm - 8pm and 7:30 pm – 10 pm. You will
be getting a call or email if you added your name to the volunteer list! Thank you again for your help!
Above all, thank you for making POND and Trip Night fun! That is ultimately what this experience is all about, to have
fun and do something good with good people for a good cause!!
Go IRISH and thank you all in advance! None of this could happen without you!
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All State Volleyball Recognition
Pictured L to R: Shea Norton ’16 and
MaryBernadette Bochicchio ’15,
members of Coach Rhonda DiCasolo’s
2014 Section V Class DDD Championship team and Far Western Regional
finalists were recently named to the New
York State Class D All State team by
New York Sportswriters.
Shea received 1st Team All-State honors,
while MaryBernadette was named to the
4th team All State. Both team members
were recognized as Sectional AllTournament team members and also
earned prestigious NYSPHSAA “Scholar
Athlete” recognition.
The last ND Girls Volleyball player to
earn 1st Team All-State honors was
Kathryn Redick ’03.
Congratulations to both Shea and
MaryBernadette for an outstanding
season and their recent recognition!
800 Free Relay School Record
Holders
Members of the 2014-2015 ND
Swimming and Diving 800 meter relay
team that established a new school
record at the 2014 HAC Invitational on
January 10, 2015 included [L to R]
John Lee ‘16, Patrick Spear ‘15,
Dennis Bleier ’15 and Chris Lemley
’17.
John Lee ’16 was also recognized as
“Swimmer of the Meet” at the
competitive HAC Invitational for
winning two individual events as well
as being a member of the record
breaking relay team on Saturday,
January 10, 2015.
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Annual Holiday Batavia Lions and Batavia Rotary Basketball Tournaments
ND Boys and Girls Cagers earned runner-up recognition in both the recent Batavia Lions and Batavia Rotary holiday
tournaments.
Coach Mike Rapone’s ’71 Boys squad defeated Section VI Albion Purple Eagles in the first round by a 74 – 62 final
score and dropped a hard fought 61 – 49 contest to large school Rochester University Prep in the finals of the Batavia
Lions Tournament despite leading at the end of the first 3 quarters! Josh Johnson ’15 and Tyler Prospero ’16 were
named to the All-Tournament team.
Varsity Boys are pictured on defense in the U-Prep
game under the watchful eye of Coach Rapone.
Coach Rapone draws up strategy during a time
out as our Varsity Cheerleading team performs
in the background.
Varsity Basketball seniors Caleb Nellis
and Josh Johnson receive the runnerup trophy at the end of the final game.
ND’s Tyler Prospero ’16 and Josh Johnson ’15 are
pictured with All Tournament selections from Batavia HS
and University Prep at the conclusion of the Batavia
Lions Tournament.
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Coach Dave Pero’s ’69 two time [2012, 2013] defending Batavia Rotary Tournament Champions defeated GR
league opponent Alexander [37 – 22] in the first round only to be dethroned by crosstown rival Batavia [41-33] in
the finals of the Batavia Rotary Tournament. Emma Francis ’15 and Shea Norton ’16 were named to the Batavia
Rotary Tournament All -Tournament team.
Opening 2015 Batavia Rotary Club Finals Tip Off – ND’s Shea Norton ’16 tips to
teammate Rebecca Krenzer ’17.
Emma Francis ’15 scores while Shea Norton ’16 [#44] and Rebecca Krenzer
‘16 [#42] are ready to rebound.
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Batavia Rotary All Stars [photo courtesy of Mr. Tim Call – Batavia Rotary member]. ND’s
Emma Francis and Shea Norton are pictured with All Tournament selections from Batavia HS,
Alexander Central and Midlakes Central.
Three Ways to Find Activities and Athletic Events
Information
•
Dial 343-2783 and press #
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Visit www.ndhsbatavia.com and view the calendar
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Visit www.ndhsbatavia.com, go to the Activities menu and choose “Athletics”
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The ND gymnasium served as the setting
for the 2015 Catholic Schools Mass for
students at St. Joseph’s Elementary
School and Notre Dame High School. St.
Joe’s Kindergarteners are pictured in the
first rows awaiting the Bishop’s arrival.
ND students and Campus Minister Alana Schrader
are pictured in the bleachers during mass.
Bishop Malone is pictured
delivering his homily during
Catholic Schools Mass at ND.
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St. Joseph’s Kindergarteners are seen
participating in mass.
Bishop Malone and fellow clergy are pictured
celebrating mass.
Rev. Ryszard, Bishop Malone’s Assistant, Bishop
Malone, and altar servers Faith Falkowski ’19 and
Jessica Bukowski ’16 are pictured processing out
of the gym at the end of Catholic Schools Mass.
Additional pictures from our Catholic
Schools Mass can be found on our web
page Photo Gallery!
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Send a Valentine to your loved ones!
The Junior Class is selling Oliver’s Valentine Heart Chocolate Suckers to be delivered to the
students on Friday, February 13. The form below can be cut out and sent to ND with $1.25. If you
are interested in buying more Valentines, please contact Mrs. Babcock ext. 202 or Miss Bodine ext.
203 by February 11th. Thank you!
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Notre Dame is on Facebook!
facebook.com/ndhsbatavia
Be sure to become a fan of Notre Dame (visit
the above site while using your Facebook
account and hit “like”) to receive updates on
school events, alumni news and everything
Notre Dame!
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Key ND January 2015 – April 2015 Calendar Events
January 26 -30, 2015
January Midterm/Regents/1st Semester finals week
[Copy posted on ND December 2014 Newsletter and ND Web
page] – Good Luck to all exam takers! Try your best!
January 30, 2015
Final day of the 1st Semester/2nd Marking Period
February 2, 2015
First day of the 2nd Semester/3rd Marking Period
February 14, 2015
Happy Valentine’s Day!
23rd Annual ND Trip Night – Batavia Downs [6 – 10 p.m.]
February 16 - 18, 2015
Presidents’ Weekend – No School for students
February 18, 2015
Ash Wednesday
March 6, 2015
Midpoint of the 3rd Marking Period
March 8, 2015
Class of 2016 Junior Class Spaghetti Dinner –
ND Cafeteria [Noon – 4 p.m.]
March 9, 2015
ND Board of Trustees Meeting: 6:30 p.m. – ND Cafeteria
March 12, 2015
Sneak Preview assembly – ND Drama Society Musical
“Damn Yankees” [Grades 5 -8 St. Joe's – 1 p.m.]
March 13, 2015
Staff Development Day – No School for students
March 13 - 14, 2015
ND Drama Society presents - Damn Yankees
@ Notre Dame High School [7 p.m.]
March 17, 2015
Happy St. Patty's Day! – A great day to be Irish!
March 18, 2015
ND SADD - sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive
ND Gym [8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.]
March 26 - 28, 2015
Class of 2015 Senior Trip to NYC
March 30 – April 10, 2015
Easter Vacation – Have a Happy Easter!
Enjoy time with family and friends!
April 5, 2015
April 13, 2015
Easter Sunday – He has arisen!
Classes resume after Easter Vacation –
Welcome Back!
April 17, 2015
Last Day of the 3rd Marking Period
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April 19, 2015
Spring Open House for Prospective Students
[2 – 4 p.m. – Gym + Classrooms]
April 23, 2015
ND Instrumental and Vocal Spring Concert - Gym
Please refer to our ND web site [www.ndhsbatavia.com ] calendar for updated information –as soon as it
becomes available - pertaining to upcoming Fighting Irish sports contests to include 2015 Section V
tournament play during February and March!
Thank you for your support of Notre Dame High School – the #1 ranked Private Catholic Co-Educational
High School in Western New York for the past seven [7] consecutive years [2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,
2012, 2013 and 2014] as identified by Buffalo Business First’s annual review of Western New York’s 135
secondary high schools!
ND Pride is Contagious! Catch it!
Inclement Weather School Closing Procedures
Please know that during periods of inclement weather, we will announce our closings as Notre Dame High School.
If you do not see Notre Dame High School appear on your television screen or hear it announced on WBTA [1490
AM], we are open for business as usual!
Students whose home districts close due to inclement
weather are not required to attend classes at ND on
days of home district closings (although many do).
However, students are still responsible for making up
work missed and handing in assignments which were
due on these days upon their return to ND.
In addition to announcing closings on WBTA 1490 AM,
we also post closings, delays and early dismissals on
our web page calendar (www.ndhsbatavia.com), as
well as the following television channels:
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Buffalo area: Channels 2, 4 and 7
•
Rochester area: Channels 8, 10, 13
All members of the ND family are reminded to please
drive carefully to and from school during wintry
conditions. Start early and drive safely and defensively!
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