Schools

Nazareth Academy Homecoming Week Underway

Patch has information on all the dress-up themes and special events taking place throughout the week at Nazareth Academy.

Homecoming Week at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park is in full swing, and below are the dress-up themes, lunch activities and special events between Tuesday and Saturday, according to a release from the school:  

Tuesday                

  • Snack Day: Popcorn is served during all lunches.

Wednesday

  • Ringling Brothers Twin Dress Alike Day            
  • Anthony the Balloon Man during all lunches 

Thursday

  • Class Act Day: Freshmen wear white, sophomores green, juniors blue, seniors red.
  • Bozo Buckets Competition during all lunches. (Winner will compete at Friday's Pep Rally.) 

Friday

  • Annual pep rally in Rooney Student Center, 8 a.m.: Fall athletic teams will be recognized; performances by the Pom & Dance team, cheerleaders, color guard and drum line will take place; the 2013 Homecoming King, Homecoming Queen and Homecoming Court will be announced.
  • Ninth Annual Naz Walk: Students and faculty will walk 3.5 miles through La Grange Park, raising money for the school’s second-biggest fundraiser.
  • Naz Fest: Post-walk party with R&B band Art of Cool and the Eddy Ashe Band
  • Faculty vs. student softball game at John Michalek Field.

Saturday

  • Varsity football vs. Notre Dame, 1:30 p.m. (Band-o-Rama halftime show will feature middle school students and Nazareth alumni joining this year's marching band.)
  • “Under the Big Top” Dance at the Rooney Student Center, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Doors close at 9 p.m.)

Alumni Events


  • Friday: Cocktail reception and class kickoff parties in Springer Hall from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults only. Entry is $15.
  • Saturday: "Nazgate" Tailgate Party in dining hall from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. Entry is free.
  • Sunday: Nazareth Family Mass at the Congregation of St. Joseph Chapel at 11 a.m., followed by a complimentary brunch sponsored by the Fathers Club. 


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