I would like to extend a special thank you to all who contributed to this year’s food drive. The Bridges Outreach Program works 7 days a week bringing food to different locations in the area, rain or shine. The success of their program, as explained to me by one of the volunteers, is due to their consistency: No matter what, their van…
On November 16th, we celebrated the generosity of our Donor Leadership Circles; those who give at a level of $1,000 and above; over drinks and dinner at Halcyon Brasserie in Montclair. Current parents, board, former parents, faculty, and friends of the Academy were in attendance. Donations to the annual fund enhance our students’ daily experience and help us meet our operating…
On Sunday Nov. 12th, two Lacordaire community members were officially received as Caldwell Dominican Associates. Creative Dramatics teacher, Alexandra Giorgio, and Board of Trustees Member, Anne Utley, have been studying for the past year in preparation to become Associates. Associate candidates have mentors who guide them through their Dominican journey. Alexandra’s mentor was Lacordaire Director of Crisis Management and Facilities, Liz Owen, OPA. Anne’s mentor…
By Stephanie Mutuku ’24 Stephanie: What sports or clubs do you participate in at Lacordaire? Francis: I participate in volleyball, rowing, softball, and I played basketball in both Freshman and Sophomore year. Stephanie: What is your favorite class right now and why? Francis: My favorite classes are Environmental Science and Theater. I’ve always liked Science and since our class…
Reflections Intro by Amber Greene ’24, Ciara Latchman ’24, Mary Mecheal ’24, and Stephanie Mutuku ’24 It is Checkerboard tradition for the past editors to sign off and reflect on their experiences writing for the school paper. When you write four editions per year it becomes second nature. The Class of 2023 have expressed their feelings about leaving Checkerboard and…
Saydi Callahan Keefe, Director of Admissions, recently visited two Upper School alumnae at the University of Tampa. Liz Kelly ’20 is a senior at UT. She is a double major in Business Management and Marketing. Liz is a Spartan Ambassador in the UT Admissions Office, a secretary of UT Catholic, and a member of PAWS and DECA Collegiate. She was elected into…
After just one class to cover the basics, Mrs. Lima’s 6th grade ceramics students were given their first slabs of clay! “Slab ghost luminaries are in the works!,” says Mrs. Lima
On Monday, September 11th, Mrs. Giarrusso’s AP Language and Composition class viewed former President George W. Bush’s Oval Office address from 9/11/01. The class analyzed Bush’s speech for purpose, audience, context, exigence, tone, and style choices.
Samara currently studies coral species traits in Florida and the Persian Gulf
Lizzie Genzale ’13, ’17 , Gym Teacher, shares her favorite memories from her time as a Lacordaire student.
