Nazareth Academy High School (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Nazareth Academy High School (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Nazareth Academy High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Background
Nazareth Academy was established in 1928 by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.[cite web|url=http://www.nazarethacademyhs.org/aboutus/history.htm|title=School History|accessdate=2007-05-11|publisher=Nazareth Academy High School website|author=NAHS] ]Nazareth Academy is dedicated to educating young women at the high school level.
Mission: "In a family-centered environment, we strive to encourage each student to reach her full potential and to accept the challenges of life with integrity and dignity. By providing a spirituality based on Gospel values, a challenging academic curriculum, and varied extracurricular activities, we encourage each student to create her personal vision and to respond to the needs of the Church and society."
Performing Arts
Nazareth Academy High School has had a history of upholding an excellent music department. Over 25% of the school's population participates in the eight music activities Nazareth Academy High School has to offer. For girls interested in pursuing music further, they may choose to take Music Major classes which teach music theory, dictation, sight reading and singing skills, and much more. There are many performance opporutnities for girls in the music department, and each year the Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Chorale compete and have received many outstanding awards in recognition for the talent and skill level of girls at Nazareth Academy.Fact|date=December 2007
Nazareth Academy High School's Theater Department has a lot to offer. With a "Theater in the Round" experience, the audience can really see a beautiful musical come to like once a year on the Nazareth stage. In October 2007, the school's production was The Sound of Music. The show was beautifully done with a simple set and wonderful orchestrations. This Rodgers and Hammerstein classic brought everyone to their feet at the curtain call, with a standing ovation every night.Fact|date=December 2007
Alumni
Maureen Johnson- author, Devilish
External links
* [http://www.nazarethacademyhs.org/ School Website]
Notes and references
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