Nazareth Academy Student of the Week: Jamie Glas of Darien

Submitted by Nazareth Academy.

Jamie Glas has been named the Nazareth Academy Student of the Week. She is Class of 2018, of Our Lady of Peace in Darien.

“Jamie is a shining example of how a Nazareth student should embrace and live out the pillar of Unity. The care and compassion she shows to her classmates is exemplary!” said Therese Hawkins, director of Curriculum and Instruction

Q&A with Jamie

Three words that best describe you:
Compassionate, family-oriented, witty

How are you involved at Nazareth?
Golf, Youth Initiative, Student Council. I plan on getting involved in more clubs and activities this year.

What’s your favorite thing about Nazareth?
One of my favorite events at Naz is Homecoming Week, which I am excited to help plan through Student Council. Another favorite was Snowball, one of the most unique activities that Nazareth offers.

What are your post high school plans?
I do not know exactly what I would like to do right now, but I do know that I love helping children and hope that my future reflects this passion of mine.

Please choose one of Nazareth’s Four Pillars (Scholarship, Service, Spirit, Unity) and describe what it means to you?
A very wise woman once told me that my purpose in life is to be of service. Her words have stuck with me and I try to carry this out every day. Anytime I help anyone, I always get a rewarding feeling that nothing else can give me.

What’s one thing people might not know about you?
My favorite movie is “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and I have the entire movie almost memorized word for word.