Nazareth Academy Student of the Week: Carson Bartels

Submitted by Nazareth Academy.

La Grange Park, IL - Carson Bartels has been named the Nazareth Academy Student of the Week. He is a member of the Class of 2016, of Westchester Middle School.

“Carson has a really stepped up as a leader at Nazareth. Beyond baseball and football, he has taken an active role in Campus Ministry as a service and retreat leader.” said Mrs. Caragher, campus minister.

Q&A with Carson

Three words that best describe you:
Funny, kind, outgoing

How are you involved at Nazareth?
Baseball, football, eucharistic minister, retreat leader.

What’s your favorite thing about Nazareth?
My favorite Nazareth memories are being part of the baseball and football teams because of the relationships they have given me.

What are your post high school plans?
I plan to attend Heartland Community College to continue my academic and baseball pursuits.

Please choose one of Nazareth’s Four Pillars (Scholarship, Service, Spirit, Unity) and describe what it means to you.
Unity means so much to me because it’s not just a word we use to describe our school. It’s what has shaped me and given me the great friends I have. Before I came to Nazareth I didn’t really understand what unity meant, but I quickly realized what it’s about as a student. Last fall, Naz showed unbelievable unity when our football team won its second State Title. It wasn’t just current students and staff; it was also our brothers and sisters, the alumni who came before us, who showed such support.

What’s one thing people might not know about you?
I love a good chick flick.