Tracing the roots of an icon that has embodied Notre Dame Academy’s strength and spirit since 1976 By Nancy Stratman, NDA Archivist Cincinnati and Louisville are blessed with an abundance of educational opportunities for girls who want to experience high academic standards, a richness of spiritual traditions and well-rounded opportunities to play sports and participate … Read more
By Nancy Stratman, NDA Archivist The mission statement of Notre Dame Academy, which espouses the ideas of “best of yourself, concern for others and the ability to make a positive difference in the world”, implemented by Sister Mary Agnetis as early as 1906, has set the direction of the all-girls Catholic school in Northern Kentucky … Read more
By Nancy Stratman, NDA Archivist The legacy of the Sisters of Notre Dame has always centered on four ideals: the goodness of God, the worth of each individual, providing witness to God’s love, and the need for education that promotes goodness and growth in students. In 2017, the Sisters of Notre Dame formally adopted these … Read more
By Nancy Stratman, NDA Archivist This submission to the Academy Archives highlights the life of Irene Cahill, a 1928 graduate of Notre Dame Academy. Irene never married, and after her passing, her neighbors discovered a memory book she had kept during her four years at NDA. This treasure, filled with her reflections and descriptions of … Read more
By: Nancy Stratman, NDA Archivist “Preach the Gospel at all times; when necessary, use words.” This quote, often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, could well be used to describe the life of Notre Dame Academy alumnae, Mrs. Peg Geaslen Kohl, class of 1950. Throughout her life as a student, a wife, mother and grandmother, … Read more
By: Nancy Stratman, NDA Archivist Throughout the 118-year history of Notre Dame Academy, students have praised its academics, sports and student life activities through a variety of school songs. Even though you find a variety of tempos in each song, from slow and majestic to a spirited cheer, the words of each song leave no … Read more
By: Nancy Stratman, NDA Archivist “Preach the Gospel at all times; when necessary, use words.” This quote, often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, could well be used to describe the life of Notre Dame Academy alumnae, Mrs. Peg Geaslen Kohl, class of 1950. Throughout her life as a student, a wife, mother and grandmother, … Read more
By: Nancy Stratman, NDA Archivist To help celebrate the 60th anniversary of the move to the Hilton campus, the publications class was asked to think about the many “traditions” that are celebrated at NDA. Obvious ones came to their minds quickly: the gray skirt, the “wigalo” cheer, senior car painting, Halloween costume contest, “bucca” chicken … Read more
By: Nancy Stratman, NDA Archivist Since its establishment in 1906 as the premier girls’ Catholic high school in Northern Kentucky, Notre Dame Academy has been known for its founding principles of excellent academic standards, community service and leadership values. A fourth principle, perhaps most recognized through its rich traditions, is the firm foundation of religious … Read more
by Nancy Stratman, NDA Archivist In 1992, the Disney feature film “Aladdin” opened in theaters inviting the public to take a ride on a magic carpet to see new sights and seek out new adventures. How apropos that song would have been in October of 1963, as 531 young ladies, 33 faculty members and 13 … Read more
