Nardin Academy

Creativity, imagination, and countless hours of dedication were on full display at the Villa Maria Art Gallery as we celebrated the artistic achievements of our High School Visual Arts students.

From drawing and painting to mixed media and design, each piece reflected the talent, hard work, and unique perspectives of our student artists. We are proud to showcase the incredible creativity that flourishes within our Nardin community and grateful to everyone who joined us in recognizing these young artists and their accomplishments.

Congratulations to all of our student exhibitors on a beautiful and inspiring show!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our Golf Tournament at such a wonderful day! ⛳

From our generous sponsors to every golfer who spent the day on the course, your support helps strengthen the Nardin community and makes a lasting impact on our students.

The weather held out beautifully, the competition was friendly, and the day was filled with great conversations, laughter, and camaraderie. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success. 🐊

We cannot wait to see you on the course! Thank you to our amazing sponsors...

The Cherry Family
Sean Cooney & Whitney Crispell
Excelsior Orthopaedics
Herhrsolutions
Latina Foods
Lawley Insurance
Maid Of The Mist
Karen Podd
David & Laura Smith
Patrick Sportelli Real Estate
StaffBuffalo
T-Mark Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Elbers Landscape Service

Thank you to our Tee-Sponsors also…

The Boston Coaching Project
Buffalo Catering Co.
Buffalo Chiropractic + Physical Therapy
Carson Building Solutions
Cellino Law
Consilium Tax Solutions
Dietrick Law Firm P.C.
The D’Orazio-Long Family
Elmwood Taco & Subs
Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare
Frederick Law Offices, PLCC
High School NAPA
Janitronics
Joe’s Deli
Magavern Magavern Grim LLP Attorneys
Montessori, Lower, and Middle School NAPA
Nardin Academy Crew Team
Nardin Academy Varsity Softball
Phillips Lytle LLP
Resurgence Brewing Company
RP Oak HIll
The Wasik Family

Excellence takes many forms, and this week we had the privilege of celebrating middle school students who embody the very best of the Nardin community…

🏆 Harriet Gilles Award
Congratulations to Henry Lawson (’31), this year’s recipient of the Harriet Gilles Award. Presented annually to a 7th grader, this honor recognizes a student who is personable, generous, a leader within the community, and someone who demonstrates a genuine love of learning—qualities that Harriet Gilles exemplified throughout her life of faith and service.

🏆 Margaret Benner Award
Congratulations to Isabella Maritato (’30) and Jackson Phillips (’30), recipients of the Margaret Benner Award. This award honors two 8th grade students who reflect leadership, responsibility, creativity, social awareness, academic achievement, and a commitment to making a positive impact on their community—continuing the legacy of Margaret Benner’s selfless dedication to education and Christian values.

🏆 Kelly Africano Middle School Physical Education & Athletics Award
Congratulations to William Egnatchik (’30) and Evelyn Mullin (’30), recipients of the Kelly Africano Award. This honor recognizes students who demonstrate growth, leadership, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and a love for athletics that extends beyond competition. Named in memory of beloved Middle School P.E. teacher Kelly Africano, the award celebrates the character and spirit that make great teammates and leaders.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients for living out the values that define the Nardin experience. We are so proud of you!

Curiosity, creativity, and discovery were on full display during our Montessori Elementary Spring Performance and Night of Research & Discovery.

This year, students explored one of Montessori’s Great Lessons: The Timeline of Life. Through research, writing, and creative expression, each student completed a formal research project and created multiple pieces showcasing their learning and discoveries.

The evening began with a wonderful spring performance and concluded with a slideshow presentation and gallery walk, where families had the opportunity to view the students’ impressive work and celebrate their accomplishments.

We are so proud of the dedication our students demonstrated throughout this project.

Well done, Nardin Montessori Elementary

Congratulations to Emma Cramer, Tima Delen, Shining Rose Htoo, Adeline Lugo, Micca Smith, Brooklyn Villa Tiznado, and faculty advisor Dr. Jill Gradwell on successfully completing the Global Innovation Challenge, a University at Buffalo experiential learning program piloted for U.S. high schools at Nardin Academy!

Throughout the program, students partnered with Mr. Munaaba Edward of Jinja, Uganda, who operates a collective and immersive educational farm. Together, they developed innovative strategies to expand outreach efforts and support coffee export initiatives, applying global problem-solving skills to real-world challenges.

In addition, these students participated in Western New York’s 21st Century Fund voting process, helping award a $100,000 grant to Neighborhood Legal Services.

The group proudly presented their work to the community on June 2, showcasing the power of experiential learning, global collaboration, and student leadership. We are incredibly proud of their dedication, insight, and impact!