Nardin Today Winter 2020-2021

5 on the cover Nardin Today Winter 2020-21 ON THE COVER After a brief pause in construction due to the COVID-19 outbreak last spring, Nardin Academy’s outdoor community athletic complex on Rosalia Street, in Buffalo, was completed in August 2020. The stunning property includes two multi-use athletic fields, a softball diamond, lighting, locker rooms, and restrooms on land that was donated to the school. Nardin teams and community partners alike were thrilled to begin practice and play in September. Mia DenHaese ‘23 is pictured here helping to lead the Gator offense to a successful season . n CONNECTING STUDENTS with amazing opportunities! NARDIN TODAY: THE MAGAZINE FOR THE NARDIN ACADEMY COMMUNITY Classroom News . Gymnasium and Wellness Center & Athletic Fields . Alumni News WINTER 2020 We are NARDIN The We are Nardin campaign aims to highlight the Academy’s inclusive community. Our students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff play integral parts in our commitment to embracing all through our mission and values. The campaign puts an emphasis on the faces of Nardin and ignites our excitement to belong to a diverse community, one that represents many races, ethnicities, genders, faiths, and ages. Rebecca Klauk Braungart '01 Faculty, Alumna, Parent "Nardin is a family affair in my household because we have 3 generations of students." Heather Gresham '88 Board of Trustee, Alumna, Parent "As the parent of a high school student, I have been impressed by the dedication and commitment of teachers and leadership to providing a warm, nurturing environment, while offering challenging, real world learning opportunities." Adina Marynowski '21 High School Senior "The Nardin Community promotes and embodies core values while pushing its members to be open minded and compassionate which is why I am proud to be a part of it." Elliott DeRose E'22 Middle School 7th Grader "I love the students and teachers. Everyone is warm and welcoming. Nardin is a place where I’m safe and I love the education that I’m receiving." Venzella Joy Williams '06 Alumna, Advocate and Entertainer "Being the only African American in my graduating class at Nardin allowed me to submerge myself in a culture that was not my own. That provided me the skills to navigate future personal and professional experiences, and for that I am grateful."