Nazareth Academy Student of the Week: Julia Durnell of Chicago

Submitted by Nazareth Academy.

Julia Durnell has been named the Nazareth Academy Student of the Week. She is Class of 2016, of St. Jane de Chantal in Chicago.

“With the transition to a new band director and a large freshman class, Julia has shown great student leadership. She is dedicated not only to self-improvement, but also to growth in the group. Her positive attitude and passion for learning are displayed in both Marching Band and Wind Ensemble.” said Mr. Sliwinski, Director of Bands

Q&A with Jamie

Three words that best describe you:
Outgoing, caring, dedicated

How are you involved at Nazareth?
Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Pep Band, World Languages Club, Snowball, Youth Initiative, Roadrunner Club, SMILE, Mu Alpha Theta, Set Crew

What’s your favorite thing about Nazareth?
Some of my favorite things about Naz are the Band Program, because it has made me the musician and individual I am today; the family-like community, because I feel at home when I’m at school; and the cookies, because they are the best tasting cookies I have ever had.

What are your post high school plans?
I plan to attend Illinois State University with a major in Business and a minor in Music.

Please choose one of Nazareth’s Four Pillars (Scholarship, Service, Spirit, Unity) and describe what it means to you.
I think spirit describes me because I am in a plethora of clubs and can be seen actively supporting my peers at sporting events and in the classroom.

What’s one thing people might not know about you?
I was once Rocky the Roadrunner for the Freshman Mixer.