Mr. NDA 2015 - Notre Dame Academy

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vol.XxvI
The Tritonian
Issue 1
December 2015
notre dame academy
Mr. NDA Celebrates 20 Years
by Grace Tressler
Former Mr. NDAs: Where are they now?
Greg Young ‘14
Last year’s Mr. NDA Greg Young,
known for his hilarious towel skit, is
a freshman at Marquette University
training in the Navy Reserve Officer
Training Corps as a Marine option
midshipmen.
While NROTC keeps Young busy,
he still has time for plenty of extracurriculars like Ski and Snowboard Club,
Ultimate Frisbee Club, Ukulele Club
and NROTC basketball.
His favorite Mr. NDA act was Joe
Curtin’s “Make Them Laugh,” a song
and dance routine from the movie
Singing in the Rain.
Young recalled his favorite part
of Mr. NDA: “Getting to see the
progression from a contestant’s idea
turning into a reality and then somehow being able to pull it off the night
of the show.”
Young will return to Notre Dame
to crown Mr. NDA XX on Saturday,
December 5.
Jeff Lutsey ‘96
Jeff Lutsey, winner of the first ever
Mr. NDA competition, has been living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and
working as a Navy sailor trainer and
designing Navy propulsions systems
for the past 12 years.
Lutsey will soon be moving to
Door County where he will spend
time with his family and focus on the
family farm.
“I have incredible memories from
our first Mr. NDA celebration. I
vividly remember how anxious and
excited all of us were because we had
absolutely no idea what to expect,”
said Lutsey.
Lutsey will be returning for the December Mr. NDA reunion, an event
scheduled for Friday night before this
year’s show.
Kieran DeGroot ‘13
Mr. NDA 2013, Kieran DeGroot
is now a sophomore at Carroll University studying Exercise Science with
the intent of becoming a physical
therapist.
DeGroot is a multiple sport athlete,
busy with both soccer and track at
Carroll.
His favorite Mr. NDA memory is
from the year after he won, when he
returned to perform a “killer intro”
with other Mr. NDA Alum in 2014.
“Mr. NDA is a competition and at
New York City and Los Angeles to
maintain studios, as well as participating in New York Fashion Week but
still finding time for dance.
“My favorite memory from my Mr.
NDA contest would have to be feeling
You Need Is Love.”
“You can accomplish some amazing things when you're given the
right opportunity, like the stage at a
Mr. NDA competition,” said Connelly.
Hunter Yewman ‘10
Former Mr. NDA Hunter Yewman recently graduated from St.
Norbert College with a bachelor’s
degree in communication and a
minor in leadership studies.
Yewman is still located in Green
Bay but may move within the year,
depending on different job opportunities.
He described his Mr. NDA days
fondly and said his favorite memory
was “the countless hours I spent
practicing and laughing with my friends.”
Photo by Carolyn Brown
Greg Young, Mr. NDA 2014, returns to crown his successor on Saturday. Young is
pictured with Nicklaus Robinson, now a senior, who danced with him in his talent
act.
times it can get pretty heated, but it's
SO much fun, and we all have a great
time. And at the end of the day, you
know all of the other contestants are
your boys and we'd all do anything for
each other,” DeGroot said.
Ross Warpinski ‘11
Mr. NDA 2011 Ross Warpinski
took his talents to the big stage after
Notre Dame by moving to Manhattan and pursuing a dance and stylist
career.
After attending the University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point for a year,
Warpinski got accepted to the Joffrey
Ballet School in New York City. There
he also began working for a celebrity
stylist.
Warpinski keeps himself busy in the
fashion industry, traveling between
the crowd’s energy and support for
every contestant from start to finish…
and maybe having a dance party as
my talent portion of the evening,”
Warpinski said.
Shawn Connelly ‘03
Shawn Connelly, a 2003 NDA
graduate and Mr. NDA winner, is
back home working as a Creative
Services Director at WFRV-TV in
Green Bay after traveling the world in
his twenties.
Connelly spent time in Thailand,
London, New York City and Alaska
before settling down again to work
and play music around Wisconsin.
His favorite Mr. NDA memory had
to do with his talent portion of the
competition, where the whole auditorium sang a “rowdy rendition” of “All
NDA’s State Champion football team cheers at a school pep assembly on Tuesday, November 24. Mayor Jim Schmitt and Packer
President Mark Murphy joined in the celebration at the Triton Center.
of the classroom and have oodles
of fun.”
Bobby Elliott ‘08
Mr. NDA XIII Bobby Elliott
graduated from Marquette University and then went on to Northwestern to earn an MFA degree in
Writing for the Screen and Stage.
He is pursuing a career writing
screenplays, making short films,
and trying to make that “big break”
happen, he said.
Elliott talked about various Mr.
NDA memories, from practicing his beachwear skit with Mrs.
Campbell to dancing to the Cha
Cha slide on the catwalk, and how
he also had written a published
paper on Mr. NDA in college.
Mr. NDA Winners
Cayman Berg ‘12
Jeff Lutsey - 1996
Cayman Berg, now
a junior mechanical
Andrew Mohr - 1997
engineering student
Jake Butz - 1998
at Michigan Tech,
Andrew
Butcher - 1999
won the Mr. NDA
Mike Tuchalski - 2000
title with his Fat AlTommy Durkin - 2001
bert entrance and the
singing of “I Won’t
Max Prange - 2002
Give Up” by Jason
Shawn Connelly - 2003
Mraz for his talent
Todd Schmidt - 2004
act. Berg is still playAlex Erdman - 2005
ing football--defensive tackle--at Tech
Stephen Schumacher - 2006
and is contemplating
Berndt Brummel - 2007
adding a minor in
Bobby Elliott - 2008
manufacturing to his
Chris
Refsguard - 2009
engineering degree.
Hunter Yewman - 2010
He said the Mr.
NDA contest opened
Ross Warpinski 2011
up a chance to “hang
Cayman Berg - 2012
out with all the guys,”
Kieran DeGroot - 2013
many of whom he
Greg Young - 2014
did not know very
well before the show.
The best memory for
him is how everyone
helped others with
He shared a vivid memory he had
their performance. Berg went on
from his time on stage, when the
to win Mr. Titletown and a $2500
contestants were waiting to hear the
scholarship for college.
winner be announced and another
contestant (Alex Moss) made a comTodd Schmidt ‘04
ment to him about how “his life
Todd Schmidt, Mr. NDA IX and
would never be the same after this.”
2009 UW- Madison graduate, has
“To work so incredibly hard at
been living and working in Chicago
something, to give it your all, to put
for the past six years as the Global
on a show for all those people in the
Leader of Workforce Planning and
audience, to take it seriously, but still
Analytics for GE Capital.
remember that it's just you and your
Schmidt said he has plenty of
friends up there having fun...that's the
great memories from Mr. NDA and
one thing that lasts,” said Elliott.
described it as a very “formative”
Elliott said that the lessons he
experience, since he has to speak
learned from Mr. NDA are ones that
publicly all the time now.
he will take with him on his journey
“I would never trade in my time
in L.A. and that his friend was right-on the stage...we still talk about it
he was never the same.
today as if we performed it last week,
and it’s been over ten years for me!”
Michael Tuchalski ‘97
said Schmidt.
An attorney practicing law in
Chicago, Michael Tuchalski recently
Chris Refsguard ‘09
married and even had his best man/
After graduating from St. Norbert
brother mention the Mr. NDA
College, former Mr. NDA Chris
contest in his post-wedding speech.
Refsguard moved to California in
To demonstrate Tuchalski’s ability to
pursuit of work in the outdoors.
come out ahead, to be successful, the
Refsguard was an Outdoor Leaderbest man said, “Michael dressed up
ship instructor and hopes to find a
like a lion, sang a song with the worst
job in Outdoor Immersion Therapy
voice possible, and somehow still
or Outdoor Recreation. Refsguard
managed to win.”
also won the Mr. Titletown crown.
Mr. NDA ‘97 added that the
He enjoyed the excitement and
original Mr. NDA, Jeff Lutsey, was
creativity Mr. NDA brought to the
actually an usher at his wedding. He
academy and said, “It was a beautiful
hopes to be back in Green Bay for this
way to make friends, learn outside
year’s reunion and show.
2 Mr. NDA XIX- The Contestants
Charlie, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
NFL or NBA maybe?
What movie best fits your life and why?
Old Yeller because whenever I have a good thing, Frau shoots it.
Who is the female version of yourself and why?
Flo from Progressive because she never shuts up.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
The second floor boys restroom being restricted.
What is your best pick-up line?
Are you a cornfield? ‘Cause I’m stalking you.
What song best describes your daily routine and why?
“School Spirit” - Kanye West, because I'm a Triton 24/7, 365.
Whom do you most look forward to seeing at NDA every day
and why?
Mrs. VanGrunsven because I finally paid her the $15 I owed her
for our homeroom’s lunch last fall.
Michael, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I could see myself being a dancer on ice at Jr. Gambler games.
Nacho Libre because I’m good at fighting and I can grow a very
dirty mustache.
Who is a female version of yourself? And why?
Rosa Parks because I also like the front of the bus.
I’ve never even heard of a pet that’s named peeve.
Wanna take a ride on my Razor Scooter? If that doesn’t work, I tell
them to add me on Kik @pokemonslayer489.
Whatever song comes on at Hot Topic because I’m always there.
Whom do you most look forward to seeing at NDA everyday
and why?
Everyone because they all resemble a little bit of Jesus Christ and
He is my friend.
If you could switch places with one NDA faculty or staff member for a day, who would it be and why?
Greg Masarik so I can free my friends who feel like they are in
prison.
Jack Pavek
Charlie Urick
Ben, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Family of nine in a duplex in Boise, Idaho.
Where the Red Fern Grows because whenever I get dogs, they die.
Hillary Clinton because she means well.
“Bugatti” because it happens every day.
and why?
Marco from maintenance because he seems to have it all together.
Flaggy, so I could have the keys to the pool.
What brings out the “soft side” of your personality?
Death
Jack, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
The Associate Principal of Notre Dame Academy
Billy Madison because I can eat a whole box of Snack Packs by
myself.
Ronda Rousey. She is stunningly beautiful but also possesses godly
strength.
When people breathe on me.
You got Snapchat ;)?
“Tortuga” by Xavier Wulf, no explanation necessary.
Who would be your dream date and why?
I would take Zeise’s little sister bowling. I have a sneaking suspicion that we’d have great chemistry and who doesn’t like to bowl?
and why?
Stephen Lovell because he’s so popular and everyone loves him so
much.
Flaggy, because he, like the Lord, works in mysterious ways.
Ben Richards
Cam, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Living alone, practicing the art of belly painting.
When people say “photo creds” on a picture that required no effort to take: you aren’t a good photographer.
U got Kik?
“Same Love” by Macklemore. It puts things in perspective.
Sister Marita. We have common interests.
Coach AJ because I like Italian food.
Subtweets
Cam Knight
Michael Schumacher
Vinny, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Back here at NDA for a football team reunion.
High School Musical because I like to think I’m Troy Bolton, and I
got a storybook ending by winning a state championship with my
team like he did.
Ronda Rousey (before she got KO’d)
“The Lonesome Kicker” - Adam Sandler…… does this need to be
explained?
and why?
Mr. Kriegl because he is always a joy to be around.
Flaggy, because then I could be in a Journey cover band and have
keys to everywhere.
Max Roitstein
Max, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Reflecting on what I was like from 10 years ago.
Semi Pro because I play basketball and like to get tropical.
The late Joan Rivers because she was passionate, intelligent and
just a little sassy.
When peers call me kid, buddy or anything like that.
“Hurt Me Tomorrow” because I’m not ready for the test today.
My dream date would be Mrs. Stanczak because then I could have
some real competition in Call of Duty.
and why?
Mr. Geiser because he knows the meaning of life.
It would, without a doubt, be Madame. If I were Madame, I
could wear Lululemon all day and have an excuse for not speaking
proper English.
Vinny Pallini
Mr. NDA XX-The Contestants
Matt Duffy
Jabriil, what movie best fits your life and why?
Slumdog Millionaire, for Jamal and I went through many of the
same experiences.
Caitlyn Jenner, I’d rather not go into detail.
When people, NDA sophomores in general, say WHEELS
@##$$!!@# 100!
People have told me my best one is “You have beautiful eyes.”
“Today Was a Good Day” by Ice Cube. That song just explains
what a run-of-the-mill day is like for me in the hood.
Gallons of lotion because it moisturizes both my skin and my
personality.
Matt, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Teaching kinesiology and being a strength and conditioning coach
at a high school.
Barabbas because I have risen from the ashes of my despair and
become a beautiful soul.
Keisha Phillips because she hits bombs in backyard baseball.
When the bell rings before Jeff Vogelsang finishes Public Performance.
“Pour Some Sugar On Me” because I’m a really sweet guy.
Emma Watson because she is really into women’s equality, and I
am all about that.
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Ryan O’Connell
Ryan, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Stay-at-home dad.
Straight Outta Compton because I’m really into music.
Katniss Everdeen. We both grew up in the slums.
When girls’ skirts don’t reach their knees.
Are you my appendix? Because I have a funny feeling in my stomach that makes me think I should take you out.
Rebecca Black’s “Friday” is my daily routine.
Any song by Fallout Boy.
Jabriil Nur
Teddy Suda
Teddy, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
All over TV with my haters and doubters envying me.
Breakfast Club because I like causing mischief at the sake of other
people’s sanity, and I talk too much.
People that just follow the crowd and are too scared to be different
from the rest because they might get judged.
Hey, you dropped something. Your standards. Hi, I’m Ted.
“I Wanna Be Sedated” by The Ramones. Most days I feel like I
should be institutionalized.
A young Joan Jett. A punk-rocking girl with an attitude? Yes,
please.
Andrew, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Watching Drake and Josh in my parents’ basement.
Annie because it’s a musical, I have red hair, and my sister’s name
is Annie.
When boys kiss and tell.
“Rock me Amadeus” because Amadeus is my middle name.
Madeline Darling because I love her, and her brother is one of my
best friends. Ryan Darling, of course.
Flaggy because it would nice to be God for a day.
Origami
Jacob Zeise
Jacob, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I’ll be making millions of dollars and living in a big ol’ mansion
somewhere, soaking it up in a hot tub with my soulmate.
Die Hard and Die Hard 2 because people mistake the movies for
my biography.
What is your biggest pet peeve? Liz Markland
“Imma Be” by the Black Eyed Peas because it is about success and
that is a daily occurrence for me.
and why?
Daniel Patz because watching his random acts of kindness makes
life better.
Joe Sladek
Joe, what movie best fits your life and why?
Gone in 60 Seconds because my 1995 Buick Skylark would be one
of the starring cars....obviously.
When there are no cookies in the cookie jar and no ice cream in
the freezer.
“Uhmmmm…..hi” (sheepish smile, stumble away).
Well, Madison...because she’s my kind of gal.
Mr. Geiser the Elder because then I could be good at calculus for
once.
My mother, who gives me never-ending support.
Blake Olejniczak
Andrew Zipp
Blake, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I will be an owner of a Jeep like Robert Petitjean and hopefully
married to one of the Campbell girls.
Ellen DeGeneres because we are both attractive and funny.
When people sometimes get me confused with Robert Petitjean.
“Hey, my name’s Robert Petitjean.”
I’d like to have Isaac Hingtgen drive me and my date (probably
Grace Tressler) to dinner at Hinterland in Robert Petitjean’s Jeep.
When Robert Petitjean sends me a text that says “Chipotle?”
4 Academy Chatter
Favorite Mr. NDA Memories
by Journalism I and Advanced Journalism students
Kristen Burkel, senior: “When I
participated in John Strutt’s talent.”
Lizzy Templeton, senior: “Jack
Pavek’s ‘tight pants’ act.”
Rachel Brady, senior: “Cayman Berg
singing.”
Alexa Algas, senior: “Jack Pavek’s
‘tight pants’ act.”
Jack Lemkuil, senior: “Greg Young’s
Pink Panther intro.”
Liam Edgar, senior: “John Strutt’s
talent.”
Steven Strutt, senior: “Kevin
Robinson’s synchronized swimming
talent act.”
Heidi Swanson, senior: “When
Colton Lippert sang because I had no
idea he could sing that well.”
Ingrid Hirte, senior: “Vinny Pallini’s
talent act was hilarious.”
Nick Robinson, senior: “Being in
Greg Young’s towel act.”
Mily Ness, senior: “The escorts are
the most entertaining part and the
awesome senior girls dance.”
Vinny Pallini, senior: “Colton
Lippert’s singing last year.”
Mike Gregoire, sophomore: “Jack
Pavek’s ‘tight pants’ song last year.”
Katelyn Morgan, junior: “Greg
Young’s towel act last year.”
Grace Campbell, sophomore:
“Bobby Elliott’s talent, soccer matrix,
in 2009.”
Maddie Rietz, sophomore: “Jack
Wied and Jack Pavek’s ‘tight pants’
song last year.”
Katarina Kussow, sophomore:
“Vinny Pallini’s act last year with the
shadows.”
Anne Fife, senior: “Jack Pavek’s ‘tight
pants’ dance with Jack Wied.”
Bennett Christensen, junior: “Mason
Appleton and Brett Gruber’s repeat
from Blades of Glory.”
Andrew Gruesen, sophomore: “Jack
Pavek’s ‘tight pants’ skit last year.”
Lauren Welker, sophomore:
“Greg Young’s towel act with Nick
Robinson.”
Jadon Motquin, junior: “Keegan
Brick’s act from last year with my
brother and Skyler.”
Meghan Yakel, sophomore: “Ole
reading tweets last year.”
Maggie Miller, sophomore: “Greg
Young’s pink panther introduction
last year.”
Dahyana Flores, sophomore: “I
loved seeing everyone’s secret talents,
like Colton Lippert. I didn’t know he
by Carly Noble
Q: What made you want to try
out for the emcee role?
Maddi: Ever since I was a freshman
and first saw Mr. NDA, I’ve wanted
to be an emcee. I just think it seems
so fun, and I honestly love public
speaking!
Kristen: I wanted to audition for
the emcee role because I thought
it would be fun to write the script,
and as a senior girl, it allows me to
participate in Mr. NDA.
Q: What have you admired about
past Mr. NDA emcees?
Maddi: All of the past Mr. NDA
emcees have been extremely brave
and good at what they do. They
have all had beautiful stage presence
and were great public speakers. You
could tell they put a lot of hard
work into the performance.
Kristen: Past Mr. NDA emcees
have made the show intriguing for
all and were very good at moving
the show along. Their public
speaking abilities and the way they
wrote the script was done well.
could sing.”
Olivia Allen, sophomore: “Escorting
Dante Jadin.”
Katie Romes, sophomore: “When
Jack Pavek did ‘tight pants,’ and
Danny Stewart came out as Señora
Stover.”
Danielle Lippert, sophomore: “I
think my answer may be obvious, but
my brother singing Spanish opera in
last year’s show.”
Olivia Zehms, sophomore: “Greg
Young’s towel dance.”
Nick Markland, sophomore: “I liked
Vinny’s last year.”
Max Pallini, sophomore: “Being in
my brother’s act last year.”
Olivia Escalante, sophomore:
“Colton Lippert’s intro video because
if anyone knows Colton, that is what
he’s like 24/7.”
Ben Weber, sophomore: “When
Davis Elm borrowed my Superman
shirt for his dance skit last year.”
Allison Rakers, sophomore: “I liked
Greg Young with the towel dance
because it was funny.”
Hannah Ciriacks, sophomore: “The
tight pants skit by Jack Pavek and Jack
Weid.”
Olivia Seering, sophomore: “When
my brother did Napoleon Dynamite.”
Conor Hogan, sophomore: “Greg
Young’s intro last year.”
Emma Riedi, junior: “Last year Jack
Pavek’s tight pants for sure!”
Delaney Butterfield, sophomore:
“Greg Young’s talent act last year.”
Emma Del Frate, sophomore: “The
song about liking someone’s tight
pants.”
Felicity Bieker, sophomore: “The
interviews at last year’s show.”
Paul Gapinski, sophomore: “Blake
Olejniczak and Rob Petitjean ripping
their shirts off for dance team tryouts.”
Jack Drake, junior: “My favorite part
was going to the show.”
Sam Warpinski, sophomore: “Jack
Pavek’s song.”
Hannah Dercks, sophomore: “The
act Vinny Pallini did with the sports
was really cool!”
Olivia Allen, sophomore: “Escorting
Dante Jadin!”
Grady Brick, freshman: “Keegan
singing with Keeghan last year.”
Lily Brada, sophomore: “Jack Pavek’s
intro video last year with the Ferris
Bueller impression. Also Greg Young’s
entrance and skit was hilarious.”
Several Mr. NDA candidates will be exchanging their football pads for tuxedos as they prepare for the Q&A portion of the
program where they don formalwear from Men’s Wearhouse.
Emily Lelinski, junior: “The
awesome music and lights in the
beginning of the 2014 show.”
Jack Flis, sophomore: “Jarret Smith.”
Maig McHugh, sophomore: “When
I was seven, my brother was in it, and
we did a skit where he was Arthur and
I was D.W.”
Tessa Jadin, sophomore: “When I
helped film my brother’s intro video.”
Grady Brick, freshman: “When my
brother and Keeghan Motquin were
singing.”
Ismaiil Nur, sophomore: “Jack and
Jack, tight pants.”
Nichole Michaletz, sophomore: “My
favorite was Jack Pavek’s tight pants
skit.”
Whitney Walczyk, junior: “Vinny’s
sports talent.”
Maureen Nesvacil, junior: “Kevin
Robinson’s synchronized swimming.”
Kassie Baeten, junior: “When I was
a freshman and Stuart Kwaterski was
dressed up as Annie.”
Izzy VanDenMeerendonk, junior:
“When I was an escort for Mr. NDA.”
Liam Gerl, junior: “Colton Lippert’s
entrance video.”
Lily Schumacher, sophomore: “I was
really excited when my brother won
Mr. NDA back in 2006. When I was
five years old, I got to be an escort
with my sister when she attended
school here and that was fun.”
Dru Faikel, junior: “Probably when
that guy sang ‘Ave Maria.’ I totally
forgot his name. Oh no!”
Meghan Dwyer, junior: “I liked
Vinny’s talent portion last year where
he changed sports in slow mo.”
Marijo Lesatz, junior: “Jack Pavek
and Jack Wied’s ‘Tight Pants’ skit.”
Jake LeBreck, junior: “The ‘Tight
Pants’ skit.”
Evan Haas, junior: “Seeing my
brother in the show my freshman
year.”
Chris Berling, senior: “Tight pants
skit.”
Nick Lamont, senior: “Tight pants
skit with Jack.”
Bryce Watzka, junior: “Seeing
my brother perform and Kieran
DeGroot’s magic show.”
Ryan French, freshman: “Kieran
DeGroot calling me an elf and then
having to chase him and his escort off
the stage.”
Brooke Marshall, senior: “Blake’s
Twitter intro.”
Emma Panure, junior: “Vinny’s
talent last year.”
Nate Ihlenfeldt, junior: “Tight pants
skit.”
Maria Haske, junior: “Being Michael
William’s escort because I got to wear
a horse mask and throw it into the
audience.”
Brady Kurowski, sophomore: “Ole’s
tweets.”
Frau Laaksonen, faculty: “Colton
Lippert actually singing.”
Mr. Greisen, faculty: “Helping out
with one by throwing a football.”
Maria Keenan, junior: “Jacob Ziese’s
sloppy joe song.”
Matthew Re, freshman: “Greg
Young’s skit from last year.”
Mr. Kriegl, faculty: “The prayer
before the performance.”
Cierra Windy, senior: “Greg Young’s
performance from last year.”
Andrew Quigley, senior: “Stu
Kwaterski’s short shorts. Never have
looked at UPS men the same way ever
again.”
Isaac Sidon, sophomore: “I’d say just
going to it and watching all the funny
performances.”
Michael Wengrzyn, senior: “My
favorite Mr. NDA memory was Jack
Pavek’s ‘Tight Pants’ SNL skit dance.”
Maddi: I’m just really looking forward
to working with everyone and putting
together the show. I think it’ll be a
really cool experience to be a part of.
Kristen: I think I am most looking
forward to introducing my fellow
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Tritonian Staff
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Maureen Schick
Seniors Kristen Burkel (left) and Maddi Tennity (right) auditioned and won the
opportunity to emcee Saturday night’s Mr. NDA competition.
Q: How do you feel about being
in front of a large crowd (full
auditorium) and do you have any
past experience?
Maddi: I actually emceed for Triton
Runway when I was a sophomore, so
I do have past experience being one.
It was a much smaller crowd, however.
I’m still even more excited to be doing
this in front of the whole school. I’ll
be nervous, but I think I’ll be fine.
Kristen: I do not have much
experience speaking in front of a
large crowd, but I am really looking
forward to it. It is obviously a little
nerve wracking to have so many
people watching you, but it will be a
lot of fun!
Q: What are you looking forward to
most about emceeing?
Maddi: I think the time commitment
will be the biggest struggle. It’s a
Advisers:
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busy time
for a lotBrown
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Mrs.
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with college applications,
school and
extracurriculars.
Kristen: Being a hectic time with
school, college applications and sports,
it is going to be a lot of late nights,
but I am definitely excited to be a part
of the show. For the actual show itself,
the biggest challenge is going to be
talking for the first few minutes. It will
take some getting used to.
Q: What will you bring to the
Maddi: I think I have a very
different personality that will serve
me well as an emcee. I tend to
be slightly sarcastic, but I’m very
talkative and can keep the crowd
interested. I think Kristen’s and my
personalities will go together very
well.
Kristen: Well, I am not very shy or
intimidated by large crowds, so I
think that will give me confidence
when I am on stage, but Maddi and
I are also very outgoing and I think
the crowd with enjoy our humor.
Q: What special skills do you
possess that will help to make Mr.
NDA a successful night?
Maddi: I tend to get very excited
and hyper, and I think that will
help me bring a good energy that
will rub off on the crowd.
Kristen: I am very positive and
outgoing and hopefully the crowd
can feel the excitement we have.

Mr. NDA 2015 - Notre Dame Academy

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