The Nazareth Fund

Kristina Perez ’22
A junior from Maternity BVM in Philadelphia, Kristina is a Student Council Representative and a member of the National Honor Society and the Cross Country and Track teams. She enjoys participating in the Italian Club, the Wellness Club, and the All-Inclusive Committee.  Kristina also volunteers at a therapeutic riding academy, prepares care packages for the homeless and military, and is teaching herself guitar and piano.  Her favorite class is Italian with Signora Murray.  Since she first walked up the Chapel steps freshman year, Kristina knew she made the right choice to attend Nazareth.  The welcoming community of students, the supportive and encouraging faculty & staff, and the friends & ‘sisters’ she now has – all make for an unforgettable Nazareth experience.

Nitaliya Schaeber ’22
From St. Andrew School in Newtown, PA, Nitaliya is a junior who is very involved in Chorus, Chorale, the Highlights Club, and the Drama Club and takes piano lessons here at school as well. Outside of school, participating in both tap and Irish dancing adds to her busy schedule. Her favorite subject this year is chemistry and she loves Mr. Clark’s history class. Nazareth feels like a second home to Nitaliya, and she is enjoying the hybrid learning model, “alternating a bit more of a ‘chill’ week of online classes with the more hands-on week of in-school classes.

Maddie Scott ’22
A senior from Our Lady of Grace School in Penndel, Maddie is a National Merit Recognized student and our Student Council Vice-President. She is also our senior yearbook editor, serves as a Kairos leader, and runs cross country and track. Maddie’s love of science, especially Chemistry, runs in the family as her favorite teacher is her mom, Mrs. Karen Scott. She loves her Nazareth family, and her favorite experience has been welcoming the freshmen each year, helping them get settled as Pandas during the first weeks of school.

Jenna Garzone ’23
A sophomore from St. Ephrem School in Bensalem, PA, Jenna is an avid three-sport athlete participating in soccer, basketball and lacrosse, and she is also a member of Student Council, Athletes Helping Athletes and Naz-A-Thon. She believes Nazareth adapted well to the hybrid learning model but does prefer being in the classroom for the interaction and communication. Jenna loves being at Nazareth because “it’s a sisterhood and my ‘sisters’ are helping me shape my future.”

Isha Mankar ’23
Isha is a sophomore from Maternity BVM in Philadelphia.  She is a leader by nature, serving as Captain of the Sophomore Rocketry Team, President of the Mock Trial Team, and Vice President of the Model United Nations.  Isha also plays on the Varsity Tennis team, participates in Chorus and Chorale, and is a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.  She teaches tennis to children in her community, helps coordinate an Earth Day clean-up, and likes to keep up to date on social issues happening in our world.  Isha loves being at Nazareth as it truly has become her second home.  She believes that Nazareth is raising future leaders to make our world better.  Isha loves her Naz sisters and knows the many friendships she has made will last a lifetime.

Madeline Woltjen ’23
Madeline is a legacy sophomore from William Allen Middle School in Moorestown, NJ. Her mom, Christine Kaiser, is a proud 1991 graduate. Madeline keeps very busy with Chorus, Chorale and Mathletes, as well as the Drama, Photography and Art Clubs. She loves being at Nazareth because “there is a sense of community that I didn’t have at my public school. I love the small class sizes and the amazing opportunities.” Madeline has felt very welcomed by the upperclassmen and feels like, “there is something for everyone at Nazareth.” During the pandemic, she has found that sense of community to be helpful and comforting.

Susanna Coyle ’24
From Queen of Angels in Willow Grove, Susanna is a freshman music scholar who is a member of the Orchestra, Jazz Band, Film Club, and Newspaper Club.  She also enjoys reading, writing, and photography.  A few of her favorite things this year are English class, Freshman Week, and making Christmas decorations before Homeroom.  Susanna has found Nazareth to be a welcoming environment where the teachers engage their students, challenge them to do their best, and are always ready to help when needed.  Susanna likes that her classmates are driven to learn, and she comes to school every morning knowing that it will be a good day.

Channing Hughston ’24
Channing transferred to Nazareth last January from Saint Basil Academy, having previously attended Cedarbrook Middle School in Cheltenham. Transferring to a new high school as a young woman of color was an adjustment, but happily, Channing was able to find a new home and make friends at Nazareth. She founded and participates in the All-Inclusive Committee at Nazareth and would like to run track this year. Channing enjoys English and likes to listen to music, read, bake and spend time with friends. Her favorite experience at Nazareth so far has been the freshman retreat

Casey Stone ’24
Casey is a sophomore from Murray Avenue Middle School in Huntingdon Valley. She is a member of our Varsity Golf Team, competing in districts last year as a freshman. Casey is a Student Council representative, participates in the Cancer Awareness Club and Pandas Stand Up, and she is hoping to become even more involved this year. English is her favorite subject as she loves to read and write. Casey has felt welcomed at Nazareth since she first walked through the doors and loves being a part of such a strong and supportive sisterhood.