On Friday, March 7, NDB hosted Little Sister Day, welcoming girls from grades four through six to campus. The event offered an opportunity for girls to experience a day as a Tiger before they are old enough to shadow.
“I think [Little Sister Day] gives our students a chance to see how younger students that are much younger than seventh and eighth graders can see an opportunity to come here, maybe, one day or just spend the day together, which is fun to be with your big sister,” said Admissions Associate Kari Allegri ‘96.
Weeks before Little Sister Day, students signed up to bring siblings, family members and friends by completing a form and getting it signed by teachers whose classes they were going to attend that day. While Tigers who have siblings within the designated age range signed up for the experience because it is a natural activity for them and their sisters, others who did not have a blood relative, but still knew a friend of that age were also eager to participate.
“I’ve never brought a little sister before, so I was like, ‘That’ll be fun.’ It makes my day more interesting,” said senior Keara McDevitt.
NDB students brought their little sisters to their first two blocks, where the younger girls were able to participate in class activities. Then, during lunch, they sat at tables with their sisters to enjoy pizza.
“I liked the dance class and lunch,” said sixth grader Ana Owens. She attended school with McDevitt as a little sister figure, although the two are not actually related, but instead met through their dance studio.
After lunch, the little sisters all went to an activity in the Innovation Lab in which they colored, made bracelets and played charades and Pictionary to bond as a group.
Little Sister Day is an opportunity for younger girls to experience a day as a Tiger, allowing the school to promote their mission to the next generation, while building the NDB community as current students are able to spend time with girls with similar interests who are considering attending in the future.
