1. What are some of your favorite memories of your time at Notre Dame Academy?
The lifelong friends I made; of course the basketball games and plays too.
2. What advice would you give to current Notre Dame students?
One day you’ll get it and appreciate why your teachers and families push for your best.
3. How has Notre Dame Academy prepared you for high school and beyond?
Since I am far into my life/career stage, I would credit my education at Notre Dame as part of how I grew into a driven and success adult.
4. What is a moment from your time Notre Dame Academy that still impacts you today?
As an educator, it comes up now and again at workshops, etc. “Your grammar is perfect, oh, you must have gone to catholic school”
- Marianne Valente- Tirabassi, Alumnus & Mother to Mia '24
1. What are some of your favorite memories of your time at Notre Dame Academy?
Some of my favorite memories of my time at Notre Dame Academy are the school parties, the time with our basketball teamm and of course my eighth grade year.
2. What advice would you give to current Notre Dame students?
Enjoy every minute at Notre Dame. You will miss it!
3. How has Notre Dame Academy prepared you for high school and beyond?
Notre Dame gave me a great academic and spiritual foundation that will remain with me beyond my high school years and for the rest of my life.
4. What is a moment from your time Notre Dame Academy that still impacts you today?
My first day ever at Notre Dame, because I was welcomed by everyone with an open heart. They made me feel like I had been in the school for a long time.
-Gabe Tinoco '19, Bergen Catholic Class of 2023 (Pictured with fellow NDA Alum Nicholas Pallotta!)