An image of what is likely the gymnasium used by the students at Notre Dame Academy in Southern Pines. A booklet about the school advertised the various athletic opportunities for students to enjoy, including: tennis, basketball, hockey, volleyball,…
A view of the grounds at Southern Pines. Previously known as "Pineholm", the estate that the Sisters bought included two garages, four barns, wind mills, a log-cabin gymnasium, two lakes, pine groves, and a sunken garden.
The front entrance to the convent in Southern Pines. In 1935, Sister Provincial Rosalia of the Blessed Sacrament was initially looking for a rest house for sick or invalid Sisters. A doctor recommended the restorative climate of North Carolina. While…
An image of the school building before it was converted by the Sisters for educational purposes. The building was originally a barn and was part of a 258 acre estate.
A photo of the Sisters and novitiates in the Hamilton community around 1888. By 1888, the Sisters taught at St Joseph's, St Stephen's, the Notre Dame Day School or Academy, and St Mary's.
A photo of early students, around 1890, at Notre Dame Academy in Hamilton. Although initially concerned about the low enrollment at the Academy, the Sisters soon saw increasing numbers and by 1901 would need an additional building.
An image of Sister Superior Ignatius Loyola in the school yard at Notre Dame High School in Hamilton. Sister Ignatius Loyola was Superior in Hamilton from 1928-1934.
Three Sisters - Teresa, Ann Loretto, and unknown - ready for a summer outing in Hamilton around 1929. At that time, Sister Teresa taught 2nd Rhetoric at Notre Dame Academy and Sister Ann Loretto taught 3rd Grade boys and girls at St Mary's school.
Three Sisters - Agnes Immaculata, Agnes Paula, and Teresa - standing on the railroad tracks in Hamilton, Ohio. According to the charge lists for Notre Dame Academy 1928-1929, Sister Agnes Immaculata taught graduates, Sister Agnes Paula taught 3rd…
A photo of the freshman class at the Notre Dame Academy in Hamilton in 1915. Sister Marian of the Sacred Heart was part of this freshman class and would enter the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur order in 1931.
A photo of students in the 7th and 8th grade at Notre Dame Academy in 1915. In 1915, the student population totaled 132 students and ranged from kindergarten to high school.
A view of the convent used by the Sisters in Hamilton from the Southwest corner. The original convent had two floors, the first used for classrooms and the second for living spaces. After a fire in 1891, a third floor was added to increase space for…
An image of the auditorium used by the students likely in the high school building built by 1925. Soon after the school was established, it was known for having a strong music program and students would give performances for special occasions.