Nazareth Academy Student of the Week: Meghan Rooney

Submitted by Nazareth Academy.

Meghan Rooney has been named the Nazareth Academy Student of the Week. She is part of the class of 2017, of St. John of the Cross, Hinsdale.

“I am impressed with Meghan’s dedication and commitment to theater. In addition to her roles with Naz Drama, she also spent her summer with Music Makers in Western Springs. She had a lead in their summer play and she also directed a play for them.” ~ Mrs. Byram, Guidance.

Q&A with Meghan

Three words that best describe you:
Positive, hard-working, fun-loving

How are you involved at Nazareth?

Class Board (Class Representative and Secretary), Theatre, Roadrunner Club, Progressions Choir, NSET, Youth Initiative, WALK Committee

What’s your favorite thing about Nazareth?

If I had to pick one favorite activity, I would pick theater. It has taught me lessons that I can carry with me through at Naz and beyond. It is a place where I feel at home. I think everyone needs a creative outlet to explore their unique self in a new way. And I am so thankful to have a creative outlet like this at Naz.

What are your post high school plans?

Beyond high school I will be attending college and hopefully doing something involving theater since it has made such a big impact in my life.

Please choose one of Nazareth’s Four Pillars (Scholarship, Service, Spirit, Unity) and describe what it means to you?

One pillar that stands out is Spirit. I am halfway done with my years at Nazareth and I believe this school does an amazing job of shaping students to become well rounded individuals, forever proud to say they are a Roadrunner.

What’s one thing people might not know about you?

People probably don’t know that I am dyslexic. I used to be embarrassed about it, but it has definitely taught me the value of hard work.