Thor 2 Results in Box Office Blowout

By: Alexandria W. '16

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    On November 8th, Thor: The Dark World, came into theaters and instantly became the top November film opening of all time in North America. In this second film of the Thor franchise, Thor, played perfectly by Chris Hemsworth, must defend his home of Asgard, as well as the rest of the Nine Realms from the Dark Elf forces, led by the evil Malekith. Thor’s quest is to regain the Aether, a dark and very powerful substance that has found a home inside his love interest, Jane, who is once again played by Natalie Portman. Thor will do whatever it takes to obtain the Aether, and in the midst of all the chaos, he must protect Asgard and Jane from the evil schemes.

    Many Notre Dame Academy students went to see the flick and were truly in love with this wonderful follow up to the Thor as well as the Avengers franchises. “The movie gets better as it goes along,” says Dominique Marinelli, Class of 2014. “It left you hanging, and if you liked the first Thor movie, you will enjoy the sequel.”

    The film was a perfectly blended mix of comedy, drama, and action; it was enjoyed by audiences everywhere. This movie was much darker, as well as more comedic than the first Thor film that hit theaters in 2011, which first satisfied many Marvel fans around the globe. The Dark World also contained several cameos made by other people involved in the superhero world, hysterical scenes and lines (mostly brought about by Tom Hiddleston, who returned to the franchise as the mischievous Loki), sudden and heart-stopping plot twists, and two secret scenes that happen after the credits rolled. Thor: The Dark World truly deserved its place at the top of the box office and will always have a home in the hearts of audiences everywhere.

National Honor Society Welcomes New Members

By: Gabriella S. '15  & Christine G.'15

          On Thursday, October 17th, 70 girls were inducted into the  National Honor Society. Each girl took a pledge to uphold the society’s standards and to be loyal to their school. It is an amazing accomplishment for each and every one of the members to have been accepted. They represent Notre Dame with their achievements in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Each of the NHS officers spoke about the characteristics required of each member of the society. 

NHS Chorus members sing

          These students have shown diverse  qualities of character, excellent grades, leadership positions, and  have participated in many school and community service activities. Students who have made it into the National Honors Society have worked hard since freshmen year to attain above a 90 average and do their best in exercising the different standards. The two most important qualities to have are leadership and character. Leadership shows that you are responsible enough to handle the problems given to you and that you can be depended on in any situation. Historical figure John Adams once wrote, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader”; such qualities are exactly what the girls in the National Honors Society are displaying by helping others each and every day.  Their character is also very important because they should show cheerful and friendly behavior; this makes it very appealing to engage and willingly participate in activities with these girls. Last but not least, the students should demonstrate an enthusiasm for community service and be happy to help others who are in need. 

Dominique M. ('14) is inducted

           Later during the night, Ms. Courtney Moore (class of ‘88) gave an inspiring speech to the members about her experiences at Notre Dame and congratulated the new members. A special thank-you goes out to Mrs. Jaenicke, Sr. Patricia, Mrs. Spear, and Ms. Farrell for making this night possible! Congratulations girls and keep up the good work!