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Vue du CÅ“ur THE MAGAZINE OF SACRED HEART ACADEMY BRYN MAWR | SUMMER 2019
From the HEAD OF SCHOOL Vue du Cœur Deirdre V. Cryor HEAD OF SCHOOL
Lisa Brairton MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Melodee Dill Stephens GRAPHIC DESIGN
Suzanne Robinson ’76 ALUMNAE RELATIONS
Victor D’Ascenzo DEVELOPMENT
Tammy Hart Lauren Deets ’95 ADMISSIONS
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s the 2018-2019 school year has concluded, I have found myself reflecting on Sacred Heart Academy traditions and longstanding practices at our school. One that is so special is Lower School Primes. Primes is the time of the week when the lower school’s teachers commended the students on their efforts that week. Pronounced “preems,” our lower school program today includes certificates of achievement, recognition of work completed and a courtesy medal that two students wear for the week in recognition of their courteous behavior. Each girl’s name is called, and I have the privilege of presenting certificates. And, at the end of the ceremony the girls come forward to speak in front of their classmates. Sometimes the topics have been prepared and written ahead of time (but they are not read, the students have learned them by heart), or the topic is a question Miss Porter asks the students: “how was your week in school?” And, as each girl comes forward, each one projects her voice and speaks in complete sentences. From the first grade student to the fourth grade student, the presentations are solid in content and delivery. Primes has a long history with Sacred Heart. I remember my mother, class of 1956 at Overbrook, sharing stories of her experience at Primes. In her time, all students attended Primes. The students would learn if she would receive a très bien note, a bien note, or (heaven forbid) an assez bien card or… no notes. Also they would answer questions from the Religious, the equivalent of an oral exam, on the work they had completed that week. When I meet with alumnae from Overbrook, they share the same memories with me. Although some alumnae share with me that not knowing an answer was a terrible moment, they credit their Sacred Heart experience to building their confidence as a public speaker. The traditions of our school ground us in being a Sacred Heart school. But while we honor the past, we keep an eye on the future. This school year was full of advancement. We launched a new daily schedule. Classes now rotate, are longer and there are drop days. We have community time at 9:30 daily. We included more electives in the high school offerings. We incorporated STEM lessons in the lower and middle school day. We launched a new online, school management system. Throughout the year we had the opportunity to understand the many ways that the “Portal” could be used to create efficiencies, improve communication and coordinate information. It was a year of new faces—among the teachers and the students. The chapel ceiling was repaired and painted, the small dining room was painted, the gym was painted. The Schoolhouse boiler was replaced. And in May we moved furniture and books and created an Innovation Space in the library— now called The Sophie Center. I look forward to what 2019-2020 will bring to Sacred Heart Academy. I look forward to holding on to traditions and to welcoming innovations. I look forward to embracing the familiar and delighting in surprise. I look forward to witnessing the great things that happen every year at Sacred Heart Academy. Sincerely,
Deirdre V. Cryor Head of School
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Athletics Highlights 2018-2019
GO HEART! FIELD HOCKEY SHA Hockey defeated Jenkintown High School 3-2 to advance to District 1A Finals. SHA finished 2nd in the District 1A playoffs and advanced as far as the Quarterfinals of the PIAA 1A State Playoffs.This was SHA’s first showing in the State Playoffs since 2009. “We haven’t made it this far in a long time,” Senior Liz Franz ’19 said of the Lions’ first trip to states since 2009 (Class 2A), “so this is just a crazy experience. Once we got all the way to the district championship, we knew it was gonna be a crazy ride from there.” All Delco: Julia Flood ’19 Second Team ; Gigi Backe ’19, Mary Lauren Franz ’21, and Danielle Santora ’19 Honorable Mention. AACA All Stars: Julia Flood ’19. CROSS COUNTRY Kayleigh Doyle ’20 and Chiara O’Keefe ’20 advanced to XC District 1A State Championships in Hershey, PA. All Delco: Kayleigh Doyle ’20 and Chiara O’Keefe ’20 Honorable Mention. AACA All Stars: Kayleigh Doyle ’20 and Chiara O’Keefe ’20. TENNIS Caroline Lewers ’19 and Natasha Szipszky ’21 qualified for PIAA 1A District Champtionships in Tennis. AACA All Stars: Caroline Lewers ’19, Julia Shavo ’20, and Amelia Sharkey ’20. CREW Dominique Marlin Andrews ’19 was recognized in US Rowing’s Scholastic Honor Roll. City Championships 2019: Dominique Marlin Andrews ’19 took the first place trophy in cities for a single boat; Claire Friedlander ’19 and Emily Gorski ’20 received a second place medal in a varsity double boat; and Anira Thomas ’22, Ettienne Lewis ’22, Carly Knowlton ’20 and Tierney Pegg ’21 took a third-place medal for a quad novice boat. 4 Vue du Cœur SUMMER 2019
NCAA COMMITMENTS: COLLEGE ATHLETES Gianna Anthony | T he Pennsylvania State University-Brandywine, Volleyball Madeleine Conners | Clark University, Lacrosse Julia Flood | Sacred Heart University, Field Hockey Claire Friedlander | University of Wisconsin-Madison, Crew Dominique Marlin Andrews | University of Pennsylvania, Crew Kyra Quigley | University of Scranton, Basketball Danielle Santora | Hofstra University, Lacrosse Jaycee Webster | The Catholic University of America, Volleyball
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Kayleigh Doyle ’20 was recognized as Main Line Girls Athlete of the Week.
USRowing Mid-Atlantic Championships: Dominique Marlin Andrews ’19 Silver Medal; Claire Friedlander ’19 and Emily Gorski ’20 finished Bronze Medal. Stotesbury Regatta: Dominique Marlin Andrews ’19 Silver medal in single boat; Claire Friedlander ’19 and Emily Gorski ’20 finished 4th in Varsity Double boat. VOLLEYBALL First place in District 1A Finals and Region D1-D12 Semifinals advanced to State Tournament. All Main Line: Jaycee Webster ’19 First Team, Hannah Martinson ’20 Second Team and Gianna Anthony ’19 and Erin Corcoran ’21 Honorable Mention. All Delco: Jaycee Webster ’19 Second Team; Gianna Anthony ’19, Hannah Martinson ’20 and Bridget McGuinn ’22 Honorable Mention. PIAA State Tournament Volleyball Team: Jaycee Webster ’19 and Hannah Martinson ’20. AACA All Stars: Jaycee Webster ’19. Senior outside hitter and second-year captain Jaycee Webster ’19, a first team Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class A all-state pick, set the school career kill record (1,041) and season kill mark (407) and led Lions with 248 digs. On October 18 the SHA Volleyball team celebrated the seniors and senior Jaycee Webster celebrated her 1000th volleyball career kill on the court. Just three weeks prior, Jaycee broke the school record of 815 kills and received a write-up in the Delco Times. Jaycee was selected to The PA Sports Hall of Fame-Delco Chapter Scholar Athlete Organization and received an award at a luncheon on Dec. 6.
BASKETBALL Third Time in a Row: PIAA District One Basketball Champs 2019. LACROSSE Danielle Santora ’19 scored her 250th goal earning her a spot in the 250-300 goal club. Danielle finished with a total of 292 goals. AACA All Stars: Danielle Santora ’19. TRACK Congratulations to SHA Track 4x800 team Chiara O’Keefe ’20, Kayleigh Doyle ’20, Maya D’Angelo ’22 and Kathryn Gallagher ’22 on their 6th place finish at Delco Champs, earning them a medal. Kayleigh Doyle ’20 also finished with a 3rd place medal in the 3200. Two teams went to Penn Relays: 4x100 and 4x400. District qualifiers: Kayleigh Doyle ’20, Chiara O’Keefe ’20, Catie Gordon ’19, Maya D’Angelo ’22 and Kathryn Gallagher ’22. Districts: Kayleigh Doyle ’20 Silver Medal in 800m, Kayleigh Doyle ’20, Chiara O’Keefe ’20, Catie Gordon ’19, Maya D’Angelo ’22, Kathryn Gallagher ’22 Bronze Medal in 4x800m relay. ALL DELCO SCHOLAR HALL OF FAME ATHLETES Jaybee Webster ’19 (fall), Kyra Quigley ’19 (winter) and Danielle Santora ’19 (spring).
The junior point guard has been a starter for Sacred Heart’s last three District 1 championship squads. In the district championship final earlier this month, she led the Lions in points (11), rebounds (seven), assists (six), and steals (five). She leads Sacred Heart in assists, and according to Lion head coach Zach Shuler is the best defender on the team and “the ultimate team player.” She’s also at the top of her class academically. Off the court, she is a member of Sacred Heart’s cross country and track teams, a member of the school’s Girls in Medicine Club, a student ambassador, a Kairos (senior retreat) leader, and has been a Community Service representative for her class the last two years. FUN FACTS KAYLEIGH DOYLE Favorite book: Small Great Things, by Jodi Picoult Favorite TV show: Downton Abbey Favorite athlete: Jalen Brunson. Favorite pre-game pump-up song: “anything Quinn XCII” Favorite team: Villanova basketball Favorite place to visit: Montauk, N.Y.
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We’re Part of Something Larger OUR SACRED HEART NETWORK Bicentennial Celebration
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acred Heart Academy celebrated Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne and 200 years of Sacred Heart Education in America during the 2018-2019 school year. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, a pioneer missionary of the Society of the Sacred Heart, came to St. Charles, Missouri, from France and founded the first free school west of the Mississippi in September 1818. The school year celebration began with a Global Day of Service on Saturday, September 15th, 2018. Sacred Heart Academy joined other Sacred Heart schools around the country and world in a Global Service Day and completed 460 hours of local service. Students, faculty, staff, administration, parents, families, alumnae, and friends served with over twenty partner organizations. Some of the over 150 volunteers planted new gardens at Mother’s Home in Darby, baked treats for residents at the Gift of Life Family House, decorated cards for veterans through Keystone Military Families and sorted food donations at SHARE Philadelphia. In addition to the events planned by the school, people were invited to plan their own service event for the day. This initiative allowed a greater reach of service, including personal projects with the American Red Cross and the Rachel Way Food Pantry. Reflection grounded the day in its purpose to continue the mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart in the twentyfirst century. St. Philippine was known for crossing literal and figurative frontiers during her lifetime. Lindsey Dowd ’19 participated in the day and offered this thought on where Philippine would be found today: “Although there are many modern-day issues that require solutions to provide humanity with ample resources and fulfillment of their needs, Philippine would have likely focused on the frontier of deep poverty. In this domain, Philippine would have sought the mitigation of these social issues through her charitable actions and works for justice.” Similarly, Abigail Loranca ’19 connected Philippine in efforts to create equitable education today. She said, “I believe that her mission for equal education would be continued by her if she were alive today. She would go across the world and fight for the education of women and girls.” This idea connects
The seeds that Philippine sewed 200 years ago were ablaze with passion and love throughout Philadelphia and the entire world on this Global Service Day.
Race and Reconciliation Program
Network Dialogue Workshop
Upper School teacher and community service coordinator Kelly Weber participated in a “Race and Reconciliation” program in New Orleans, LA. Sponsored by the Network of Sacred Heart Schools and the Duchesne House for Volunteers, the five-day program with eleven educators of the Sacred Heart explored the history of racial injustice in the United States.
Sacred Heart Academy students Elizabeth Miller ’21 and Grace Farrell ’20 and upper school teachers Kelly Weber and Kerri Schuster attended a Network dialogue training at Woodlands Academy in Lake Forest, Illinois. Nearly 100 participants from all over the Network of Sacred Heart Schools attended the workshop, which was led by representatives from Generation Global, a branch of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. The program was intensive training in the five key dialogue skills: introspection, listening, asking authentic questions, critical thinking and reflection.
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directly to one of the day’s service sites, Project Ensonga, which creates sustainable feminine hygiene kits for girls around the world. The day offered the opportunity to bring different groups of people together in the spirit of the Five Goals of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools. One teacher Meg Tredinnick commented that she experienced Goal Four: The Building of Community as a Christian Value saying, “I loved looking around the dining room today to see students, parents, faculty and friends happily working together to help others. It made me very proud to be part of the SHA community and for what it stands for.” Parent Steven Lewers, who volunteered at Bryn Mawr Thrift Shop, noted that he found all of the goals present in the day, including Goal One: A Personal and Active Faith in God because “we started with a prayer and things only went uphill from there!” Anya McDonnell ’20 reflected on Goal Three: A Social Awareness which Impels to Action as she notes, “I certainly experienced goal three in my work at SHARE. Food is something that many people, unfortunately, don’t have access to and that is unacceptable. Food is a necessity, not a privilege; I feel the people at SHARE really promoted this.” Faculty member Kara Rufo ’05 planned her own service for the day which afforded her the opportunity to see Goal Five: Personal Growth in Atmosphere of Wise Freedom. She remarked, “I enjoyed having the opportunity to visit a site that reflected my own interests. Outside of the school-suggested sites, people had the time to serve places and people that are close to their own heart. It was rewarding to do service that I personally decided upon but to know I was part of something larger.” Globally, the day began with the Sacred Heart Schools in Australia and New Zealand and waves of service continued throughout Japan, Italy, Scotland, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Canada, and the 24 other Sacred Heart schools in the United States and Canada. The energy of the day was felt by all who participated in this tremendous celebration. The opening prayer, shared at each service site, contains the lines: “THROUGH OUR WORKS OF SERVICE TODAY, MAY WE WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PHILIPPINE, WITH GENEROUS HEARTS ON FIRE FOR MISSION.”
Lead Like A Girl Conference Seniors Sarah Conway, Daniella Fadjoh, Abigail Loranca, and Grace Magnotta participated in Lead Like a Girl: A Conference for Risk Takers and Changemakers at Stuart Country Day School in Princeton, New Jersey. For the past two years, these students created and shaped Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr’s Courageous Conversations program. They were chosen to present in two portions of the conference, with Daniella and Abigail speaking on a panel for teenage leadership and Sarah and Grace sharing information in an expo hall. The all-day event offered inspirational keynote speakers, as well as meaningful panels and workshops. “ Young people, just like us, care about the world around them and want to be involved. There are so many different ways to take your passion and use it to better the world around you.” SARAH CONWAY
NETWORK SUMMER SERVICE PROGRAMS Where our girls are going
We can’t wait to hear all about your experiences! ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE CENTER | EL CAJON & SAN DIEGO, CA
Carina Fichera ’20 Yasmin Ghanem ’20 Carly Knowlton ’20
#3DNYC | CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART, NEW YORK, NY
Kiley Mullen ’22
SUSTAINABILITY AND SERVICE | DUCHESNE ACADEMY, OMAHA, NE
Lucy Day ’22 Ciani May ’21 Emma Wisler ’22
POVERTY, RACE & CULTURE IN NEW ORLEANS | DUCHESNE HOUSE, NEW ORLEANS, LA
Bianca Rodriguez ’21 Kyra Santora ’22 Anira Thomas ’22
JUVENILE JUSTICE | SACRED HEART SCHOOLS, CHICAGO, IL
Kathryn Gleeson ’21
Conference of Sacred Heart Education
Network Visit from Taipei, Taiwan Students
Head of School, Deirdre Cryor, participated in the Conference of Sacred Heart Education in April, 2019. This conference explored the Sacred Heart School Identity and the mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart and discussed the three-dimensional nature of our identity creating a framework for all Sacred Heart Schools. The framework is Catholic, independent and Sacred Heart and the conference members discussed what this synergy means for the Sacred Heart Schools in their work on behalf of children and young people of all faiths.
In April, Sacred Heart Academy hosted students from our Network School, Sacred Heart High School for Girls in Taipei, Taiwan for a full day of fun and global learning. Students toured our campus, presented to our Bryn Mawr students what their Network school is like in Taiwan, enjoyed lunch, basketball and a STEM activity that encouraged teamwork and critical thinking for everyone! #wearesacredheart #sacredheartnetwork
“In the midst of today’s complexity, the Goals and Criteria provide Sacred Heart School with a prophetic orientation that leads us to hope, a hope that believes in the goodness of each individual, a hope that believes in the goodness of humanity, a hope that believes in and trusts the love of the Heart of God.” Shared with Membership on April 20, 2019
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TRANSFORMED AND TRANSPLANTED: THE DICHOTOMY OF GENTRIFICATION | MIAMI, FL
Regan Dougherty ’23 FOOD FOR THOUGHT | NEWTON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, NEWTON, MA
Katie Keffer ’26
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Brittan Murtagh ’01
was scheduled to serve as an adult chaperone for the Healthy Waters program in New Orleans, but due to Tropical Storm Barry this trip was canceled.
Currently the Sacred Heart Commission on Goals is in the process of evaluating reflections from all Sacred Heart Schools around the criteria within the Five Goals in terms of relevance, language and importance. This past winter SHA Bryn Mawr participated in the reflective process of the Goal Revisioning. We look forward to the Commission of Goals combining the feedback from all Sacred Heart Schools this fall. SUMMER 2019
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Experiential Learning BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Be Healthy, Be Happy Middle School students have been working with The Irish Immigration Center of Philadelphia’s Youth Development Program. Ciarán Porter, Youth Development Director visited throughout the spring during Community Time to share the program, Be Healthy, Be Happy. The students are working together on this new program that focuses on four areas of well-being; physical health, social health, mental health and spiritual health.
Souper Bowl of Caring Goal IV: The Building of Community
Sacred Heart Academy students, staff and alumnae collected more than 8,000 cans of soup to be distributed to local food pantries through Nutritional Development Services. This amount exceeded the 2018 total by 4,000 cans! In the Upper School, student leaders from the Community Service Corps and the Committee of Games organized donations. The Committee of Games leads students on either the red or the white team. Each team’s leaders organized a collection of money and then partnered with local grocery retailers. The generosity of the retailers was astounding. Not only did they donate cans, they allowed students to buy soup cans at a very low cost, which made the impact of their group donations stronger. While both the Red and the White team each wanted to win the competition, they did not forget the greater purpose to alleviate hunger. This extra effort added to the total of over 17,000 pounds of soup shared with a network of food pantries throughout five counties. What an education in service for our students.
Girls in Medicine The Girls in Medicine Club presented at the 15th Annual Annenberg High School Science Symposium at Main Line Health earning the “Most Forward-Thinking Presentation” Award on their 3D Bioprinting submission. Upper School science teacher Joanne Dougherty moderated the club. Several students from the group also had the opportunity to present this to the Board of Trustees. #3dbioprinting #girlsinscience 8 Vue du Cœur SUMMER 2019
Women of Achievement Lower School students celebrated Women’s History Month with the annual Sacred Heart Academy Women of Achievement presentations. Students select a woman in history (or present day) who has made an impact on the lives of others. The span of time and talents that the students present gives them a taste of times they may not have studied in history just yet. They learn from their research what it was like to be a young girl growing up a woman in a time when women weren’t always supported or encouraged to follow their passions and become doctors, nurses, professors, scientists, inventors, etc. The oral presentation part of the project reinforces the work the lower school teachers have done with the students each week throughout the year. The girls’ ability to speak publicly is impressive and their excitement to do so in costume is a joy to see.
SHAmazing Race Sacred Heart Academy hosted the SHAmazing Race celebrating girls in STEM in February with girls in 7th-grade from area schools who were invited to join the current SHA 7th-grade students for an afternoon of clues and challenges in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, and Technology. The guests were grouped in teams and had to solve a Math problem to advance to the following challenges: Ozobots and Green Screen, Makey Makey, Nanotechnology, and Characteristics of Life. This is a super fun way for visitors to experience our campus, meet our science and technology teachers and make new friends. We look forward to this event again next year!
The Wonder of the Wetlands
Integrated Humanities
The rehabilitated SHA wetlands offer many opportunities for the SHA community to connect with nature on our own campus. Sacrament buddies, second and sixth grades, joined together for a clean up day collecting trash and storm debris. Fourth grade students teamed up to create a documentary on the changes in the wetlands during the three seasons they explored the area with their science teacher Ms. Murtagh. Seniors in Mrs. Tredinnick’s Environmental Science class explored beyond the textbook in the wetlands on one of their many “in the field and stream” learning days. We are very grateful for the partnership with Darby Creek Valley Association and the work they have done to assist in making this natural resource on our Bryn Mawr campus such a valuable teaching space.
Throughout the year, Middle School classrooms were filled with student activities and presentations with the integrated humanities program. Seventh-grade history and language arts classes wrote skits about The Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party and The Coercive Acts. Students read about these topics in their history class with Mrs. Jervis and researched them in the library with Mrs. Scholl. After their research, they decided which topics they were interested in to create their skits. Several of Mrs. Cooney’s history classes performed history plays for their classmates. One group of students performed “We Are Americans Too!” depicting the Japanese-Americans who were rounded up during World War II and sent to internment camps far from home. Another group acted out “Mary Walker’s War” and how Mary Edwards Walker made history in 1863 when she became the first female surgeon in the U.S. military. Go, Mary Walker! Engaging in such activities in the classroom instills a sense of wonder and a love of learning. SUMMER 2019
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Class of 201
Commencement CLASS OF 2019 | THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THIRD ANNUAL
Noelle Kennedy Algeo
Caitlin Anita Hughes
HIGHEST HONORS, NHS
HIGH HONORS, NHS
Gianna Marie Anthony
Natasha Karnoto
Gillian Frances Backe
HIGHEST HONORS, NHS
Brigid Samantha Benko
Caroline Joan Lewers
HIGH HONORS, NHS
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Trillium Monroe Bentley
Mya Larrin Lockings
Jada Celine Brown-Guerra HONORS, NHS
Madeleine Grace Conners HONORS
Sarah A. Conway HONORS
Annalise Elizabeth Dati
HIGH HONORS, NHS
Abigail Grace Loranca HIGHEST HONORS, NHS
Grace Rui Magnotta HIGHEST HONORS, NHS
Dominique Marlin Andrews
Commencement Speaker
Mary Locke Cavallaro ’86 has represented creative professionals in the media and entertainment industry for more than 25 years. Since 2010, Mary has served as the Chief Broadcast Officer for the News and Broadcast Department of Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). Mary is also an adjunct professor at Drexel University’s Westphal School of Media Arts and Design. She has taught a graduate course in Media Law for Television Management and undergraduate course in Media Law and Ethics. Mary is the daughter of alumna Helen Moran Locke ’53 and the mother of student Bailey Cavallaro ’22.
HIGHEST HONORS, NHS
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Victoria Mazzulo
Elizabeth Marie Davis
Ryann T. McGee
HIGHEST HONORS, NHS
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Mary Jane Dooner
Molly Elizabeth Murphy
HIGH HONORS
HIGHEST HONORS, NHS
Lindsey M. Dowd
Catherine Theresa Nguyen
Molly Murphy ’19 Valedictorian, Lifer
Catherine Nguyen ’19 Salutatorian
HIGHEST HONORS, NHS
HIGHEST HONORS, NHS
Daniella Cinthya Vignon Fadjoh
Kyra Marie Quigley HONORS
CLASS OF 2019
HIGH HONORS, NHS
Danielle Santora HONORS
College Matriculation
Katherine M. Fleming HIGH HONORS, NHS
Sony Rae Schell
Julia A. Flood
Lyssa Shopa
Elizabeth Grace Franz
HONORS
HONORS
Samantha Marie Smith
Claire E. Friedlander
Sara Rose Terzian
HIGH HONORS, NHS
Jaycee Kay Webster
Lucia Evelina Gargano
HIGH HONORS, NHS
HONORS
Brianna Z. West
Glenna T. Gobeil
HONORS, NHS
HIGH HONORS, NHS
Emma Nicole Winner
Catherine E. Gordon HIGH HONORS, NHS
Erin L. Hanson HONORS
Angela M. Winter HIGHEST HONORS, NHS
Sydney Morgan Young HIGH HONORS
American University Boston College Clark University Columbia University Drexel University (2) Florida Gulf Coast University Fordham University Franklin and Marshall College Hofstra University Ithaca College Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) La Salle University Loyola University Maryland (3) Marist College New York University Pennsylvania State University (2)
Pennsylvania State University - Brandywine Providence College Sacred Heart University Saint Joseph’s University (2) Seton Hall University Temple University (2) The Catholic University of America (3) University of Michigan University of New Haven University of Scranton University of South Carolina University of Pennsylvania University of Virginia University of Wisconsin, Madison Villanova University (3) West Chester University of Pennsylvania Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Honors designation reflects cumulative GPA | NHS reflects National Honor Society membership
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Liturgies AND AWARDS
2019 Sacred Heart Lifers: (left to right) Annalise Dati, Victoria Mazzulo, Grace Magnotta, Danielle Santora, Molly Murphy, Glenna Gobeil
Eighth Grade Liturgy Class of 2023
Eighth Grade Awards The Kim Maddox Memorial Award Alessandra Albanese The Sacré Coeur Award Emily Hart
The Elizabeth Rexford Buckland ’57 Award presented by Betty Buckland ’57 and Suzanne Robinson ’76 SHA Lifer Annalise Dati ’19
The Kim Maddox Memorial Award Presented by Mr. George Maddox Alessandra Albanese ’23
Senior Awards The Sportsmanship Award Presented by Bridget O. Thompson ’02 Elizabeth Grace Franz The Elizabeth Rexford Buckland ’57 Award Presented by Betty Buckland ’57 Annalise Elizabeth Dati Glenna T. Gobeil Grace Rui Magnotta Victoria Mazzulo Molly Elizabeth Murphy Danielle Santora
The Sacré Cœur Award Presented by Jonathan P. Warner Emily Hart ’23
The Rev. Mother Heuisler, RSCJ Good Conduct Award Presented by Eileen Day Caroline Joan Lewers The Dorothy Anne Leahy ’64 Award Presented by Mary Lee Leahy FitzPatrick ’79 Sarah A. Conway Mya Larrin Lockings The Mary Ellen Ryan Loyalty Award Presented by Bunny Ryan Ripp ’79 Gillian Francis Backe Samantha Marie Smith
The Jeannine Broussard ’85 Effort Award Presented by Jonathan P. Warner Mary Jane Dooner
The Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Award Presented by Deirdre V. Cryor Danielle Santora
The Phi Beta Kappa Association Award Presented by Lisa Carey Lindsey M. Dowd
The Janet Erskine Stuart Très Bien Award Presented by Deirdre V. Cryor Molly Elizabeth Murphy
The Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat Award Presented by Deirdre V. Cryor Daniella Cinthya Vignon Fadjoh
The Sacré Coeur Award Presented by Deirdre V. Cryor Grace Rui Magnotta
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Fourth Grade Liturgy Class of 2027
Fourth Grade Awards The Sarah Jane Gartland Award Ava DeLosso The Sacré Coeur Award Danielle Jeffries
The Sarah Jane Gartland Award Ava DeLosso ’27
The Sacré Cœur Award Danielle Jeffries ’27
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SHA Loves Our Red and White, BUT GREEN IS NICE, TOO! GOAL 3: Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to a social awareness which impels to action. CRITERIA 5: The school teaches respect for creation and prepares students to be stewards of the earth’s resources.
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We asked our dedicated faculty and staff:
What did you do this year in your classrooms or with your students that could help to make our school a greener version of ourselves?” Here are a few of the ongoing sustainability efforts as a community that we are making to help SHA be a greener school. Mary Brennan, Math: All of my notes and solutions to math problems are sent to the student via PDF. Since I use my Promethean board almost every day for instruction, I am able to send my notes to Google Classroom for them to use while doing their homework. Sometimes I have them take tests on a Google form rather than use paper. Tony Yoo, Music: Instead of using printed music, I broadcasted the sheet music onto the projector and had them reading off of the screen. I also provided PDF’s and tracks for rehearsal so they could rehearse and not need extra copies of music.
Erin DeLosso, First Grade: Grades 1 and 2 started the Green Club as part of the social studies curriculum. We learned about making changes and how to approach authority with the changes we would like to see. The Green Club made a video and started “Trashless Tuesdays” and a more efficient recycling effort. We made signs for all rooms as reminders to turn out lights and recycle signs above all blue classroom recycle bins. We started the collection of paper recycling at central locations so it can be collected and disposed of correctly. I went with Jennifer Vincent, CFO, to a PAIS-BOA Sustainability meeting and now I hope to start an environmental group for the next school year to make environmental issues a topic we regularly look at. Alumnae Office: We are printing fewer invitations and publications and sending them electronically to as many constituents as possible. We also project the agenda for the Alumnae Board meetings onto a screen instead of printing copies.
Catherine Scholl, Library: In the library, in order to Jeannine Lincoln, Science: We tried to use more micro protocols in general and expand our book collection beyond the printed books, we organic chem labs to reduce chemical waste. Students submitted more assignments via Google now subscribe to the Connected Library Consortium and Classroom than in the past to reduce paper waste. Paper and other classroom waste was carried share access to several K-8 ebooks and audiobooks through home to ensure it was being recycled. In sophomore general chemistry, students our Follett Destiny library catalog and the made and tested a solar cell made using biorenewable berry juice rather than MackinVia ebook platform. Students can silicon. They built the cells and then measured the efficiency compared to use their computers and mobile devices traditional silicon-based solar panels. The berry juice solar panels are much to check out three ebooks or audiobooks In the gym, we replaced more environmentally friendly than silicon; while silicon is a more efficient for 14 days. Next year, we plan to expand a traditional water material for solar panels, they are extremely destructive to the environment the program to include 9-12 fiction and fountain with a water to mine and produce. Biomaterials that can act as photovoltaic materials are non-fiction ebooks and audiobooks. Also, bottle refilling station renewable, cheap and less detrimental to the environment and are actively Middle and Upper school students use a helping to decrease being developed as a better alternative to traditional solar cells. Senior organic computer or laptop and a Google form the number of plastic chemistry students were challenged in an engineering project to build a cell to sign into the library and technology that could undergo electrolysis of water and capture the hydrogen and oxygen center, thus avoiding the need for a paper water bottles ending gases that were produced. Hydrogen fuel cells are environmentally friendly, sign-in. up in landfills. renewable and much research is progressing to make these widely used. Kelly Weber, History: I noticed that Seniors also investigated areas of nanotechnology including the potentially beneficial as well every time we had a celebration that involved food for a club, as harmful effects of these emerging technological breakthroughs on the environment. Finally, activity, or advisory, we used paper plates and cups quite the Science Club prepared and presented a school-wide assembly during Community Time quickly. I purchased a set of reusable cups and plates that on the importance of recycling and the effect that humans have on the environment. The goal I keep in my classroom. Students know to get them out if was to raise awareness in the school community to inspire students to “be greener.” Students we are having any food. We gather them after use and I take in the club produced posters with facts about waste and recycling and posted them around the them home to wash and bring them back. It cut down on Upper School building to promote awareness. waste. In 12th grade Social Justice, students learn about the Michelle Sheibley, Theology: The 10th-grade students read Pope Francis’ encyclical power of Fair Trade and responsible and ethical purchases. on the environment Laudato Si. As we study this encyclical, the students learn about how They research different companies and products to learn how climate change is affecting the poor and vulnerable around the world. They are particularly to buy items that are made with less environmental damage struck by personal stories shared by Catholic Relief Services. In addition, we focus on two and simultaneously empower the workers. 14 Vue du Cœur SUMMER 2019
Our Sacred Heart Educators major issues: the use of plastics and how our oceans are being polluted and the destruction of the rainforests. We note how our lifestyles contribute to this important issue. The students are challenged to find ways to limit their carbon footprint in their daily lives. Meg Tredinnick, Science: In my Environmental Science class, my main emphasis for the course is for my students to discern the difference between an Environmentalist (someone concerned about the environment, based mainly on an emotional response) and an Environmental Scientist (someone who is trained to provide evidence-based arguments about what is happening to the Earth’s systems and why). Education is at the root of why and how we need to move our thought process to more sustainable practices. My students come away from the class with a much clearer understanding that while there is hope for the future, we all need to make changes in how we live our lives and how our actions impact the Earth’s resources. So, if I can help to educate my students, then they will have the proper tools to help educate others. Facilities: The school is embarking on a long-term campuswide effort toward energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Some of the initiatives introduced this year: • Exterior pole lights throughout the campus were converted to LED. • The Upper School stairwell light fixtures were changed to LED with motion sensors. In the locker bays, the ceiling lights were converted to LED and the plan is to continue this conversion throughout the hallways in Dooley and then begin this process in the School House and the Mansion. • In the gym, we replaced a traditional water fountain with a water bottle refilling station helping to decrease the number of plastic water bottles ending up in landfills. All overhead light fixtures were converted to LED. This conversion included replacement of close to 40 light fixtures, with a combined energy savings of 7,300 watts. • With the introduction of the new school portal, SHA has been able to use less paper at the school and classroom level. This means report cards, forms, calendars, etc. are published electronically. • The School House and Mansion buildings are enjoying a newly replaced and efficient boiler system. We continue to explore more sustainable options and building practices to benefit our students, teachers and community.
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Middle School Science
MRS. MCBREARTY RETIRING AFTER 30+ YEARS BY SARAH CONWAY ’19
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n the third floor of the School House, there is a classroom that holds two rows of desks, filled with posters hung around the wall that feature outer space, diagrams of the human body, and encouraging quotes. Each day, Sacred Heart Academy students walk in with a curiosity and walk out with a better understanding of the world around them. This isn’t the only science classroom in Sacred Heart, but it is the one that Middle School students grow to love throughout their time in school. Mrs. McBrearty, the Middle School science teacher, sits at the front of this classroom and knows the ins and outs of the science department like the back of her own hand. She has been teaching at Sacred Heart Academy since 1986, and has seen many developments in the science department. McBrearty recalls her first 7th grade class, who at the time she was quite nervous to teach. Now, looking back on it, she laughs and explains that some of those same girls she taught that year now have daughters who attend Sacred Heart. She also knows of many girls that she once taught who now have careers in science and STEM. Students who were once girls at Sacred Heart are now women that have gone into veterinary studies, engineering and nursing careers and dental school. Middle school science covers a variety of topics, from earth science to physical science to life science. Hands on visuals and activities inside the classroom help students to better understand the concepts they are learning about, especially labs that occur in 8th grade and diagrams that are plastered throughout the classroom. One favorite topic of both the students and the teacher is astronomy, as it is something that seems to fascinate everyone alike. Mrs. McBreaty was involved in Project Astro, where she went to take a course at West Chester University and got matched up with an astronomer who taught physics at Drexel University. The astronomer came in four times a year to teach a SHA Middle School class, where they held star parties with telescopes on the field at night. Astronomy is also a topic that is always in the news, and the Sacred Heart science department constantly dives into current events during class. Sacred Heart science aims to teach students to understand what they’re hearing in everyday life, from discussions about our own bodies to the groundbreaking satellites being sent to space. The love of science is not just present inside of a classroom. At Sacred Heart, students have the opportunity to participate in many STEM activities. From the annual Science Bowl in which Middle School students have the opportunity to have a fun but competitive competition
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Mrs. McBrearty also knows of many girls that she once taught who now have careers in science and STEM.” SARAH CONWAY ’19
of their knowledge of science to STEM labs students have during 7th grade. Lower School holds STEM events; on a Saturday morning, the students use the wetlands to do activities through STEM stations and exploring nature specific to the season. The Sacred Heart science department continues to develop. Mrs. McBrearty has seen the many transitions that Sacred Heart has gone through, from a time where Sacred Heart didn’t have a science lab to the now thriving biology, chemistry and physics labs in the Dooley building. She has many hopes for the Sacred Heart science department that she is confident will come true one day, one of which being that Sacred Heart will be able to create another Middle School science lab. For now, she is confident that Sacred Heart will continue to prepare students in their STEM studies and help girls develop into young women with a deep knowledge of science. After more than 30 years of teaching at Sacred Heart, Mrs. McBrearty retired in June, 2019. The standing ovation at Prize Day said it all – students love Mrs. McBrearty and SHA is grateful to her for her dedication. We wish her the best and look forward to welcoming her here as a substitute!
Directed by Carolyn Curran Slota ’81
Weather or Not
Spring Musical 2019
A MUSICAL REVUE
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Conversations FROM THE HEART Abigail McGuckin ’15, SHA Lifer Education: University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Urban Studies and Environmental Studies, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Currently: Still a student! Headed to the University of Oxford for a Master of Philosophy in Water Science, Policy, and Management HOW DID/DOES YOUR SACRED HEART EDUCATION IMPACT YOUR LIFE BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY?
The interests that I formed at Sacred Heart shaped my undergraduate study. Specifically, Mrs. Dougherty’s biology and anatomy classes led me to study humans and the environment. However, I studied the environment and changes to it from a humanities perspective. This required a lot of writing. Sacred Heart’s English classes prepared me to write in various styles and tones for my classes at Penn. WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES OR COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERESTS?
At Penn, I was a part of Fossil Free Penn as well as other green groups dedicated to making Penn more sustainable. IF YOU COULD GIVE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO THE INCOMING FRESHMEN WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Try to apply what you learn! For example, at Sacred Heart, I formed an interest in global healthcare. I started a project called Sending Abroad Vascular Equipment (SAVE) that connected doctors in Paraguay with medical equipment from the US. My father is a doctor who is connected to a few Paraguayan physicians. They helped lift the project off the ground. SAVE was a challenging and rewarding experience. I encourage students to think about applying their knowledge as they progress through Upper School. IF YOU COULD GIVE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO THE GRADUATING SENIORS WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Congratulations! Knowledge is power and use your brain and compassion to change the world. It is a difficult time to be a young person. No matter what you do think about how you lift others up. Look out for the next digital Alumnae Newsletter. If you did not receive the last edition, please email Suzanne Robinson in the Alumnae Office at Suzanne.Robinson@shabrynmawr.org.
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Kelly Bogue Huff ’02 Education: College of the Holy Cross, Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Political Science and Economics; Suffolk University Law School, Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude Currently: Lawyer at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP
HOW DID/DOES YOUR SACRED HEART EDUCATION IMPACT YOUR LIFE BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY?
The encouraging and close-knit culture at SHA helped me build confidence in myself and my abilities, which truly shaped who I am today. The teachers and coaches were incredibly supportive while also pushing me to strive for excellence. SHA encouraged me to get involved in all types of clubs and projects – sports, student council, yearbook, the play – which allowed me to explore all different interests and evaluate my strengths. I loved the writing, English, and language classes and had excellent teachers. Later in college and law school, and continuing today, I built on those lessons from SHA to become a strong writer and confidence in oral presentations, which are very important in my law career. Most importantly, it was inspiring to be in an environment where women had to meaningfully participate and develop leadership skills, which has carried me through my professional career. Many business environments, including law, are lacking in female mentoring and leadership, and so it is important that we have the confidence to get involved in projects, support, and learn from each other. WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES OR COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERESTS?
I try to incorporate pro bono cases into my law practice and particularly have found it very rewarding to represent foster children in the family court system. I also have helped with grade school field hockey coaching over the years and would love to coach more in the future. IF YOU COULD GIVE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO THE INCOMING FRESHMEN WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Get involved in every activity, sport, club, or class that interests you. You learn as much about yourself and your future career possibilities from the experiences that you do not like as much as the ones that you really enjoy. The wonderful thing about SHA is that you can get involved in as much as you want, so take advantage of that. IF YOU COULD GIVE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO THE GRADUATING SENIORS WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Know that college is an awesome opportunity to continue to find yourself, your strengths, and your passions, but it does not end there. Use the time in college to explore all different courses and work, and it’s ok if you don’t know what you want to pursue right away. Your career really takes decades to develop and many twists and turns. That said, you never get that same freedom to explore all types of courses and work like you do in college, so appreciate that! Also, I strongly encourage anyone thinking about graduate school (including law, medicine, etc.) to work in that field during school, as well as a year or two after college if you can. Graduate school is a huge investment and having real world experience is invaluable in making the right choices. I took four years off to work between college and law school. This time made me a better law student and, ultimately, a much better lawyer, because I understood the business perspective of the clients that I now serve. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
SHA is a truly special place, and I am so grateful to have had that high school experience. We are part of a lucky, special group of women, and I look forward to supporting and connecting more students and alumnae in the future.
Homecoming 2018
Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, FAIA, LEED-AP, CNU
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Sacred Heart Homecoming Weekend SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2019 Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr All-Class Cocktail Party September 28, 2019 at 7pm in the Mansion Classes ending in 4’s and 9’s celebrating reunions. Additional details to follow.
Katherine “Kate” Graham Kittleman ’62 will be honored as the Sacred Heart Academy 2019 Alumna of the Year.
The 2018 Alumna of the Year, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk ’68 spoke to students about her career as a founding principal of DPZ Partners, and the Malcolm Matheson Distinguished Professor of Architecture at the University of Miami where she directs the Master in Urban Design Program. She also shared visuals of her work ranging from individual building design to new community design, community rebuilding, regional plans and zoning codes — including Miami 21, a form-based code for the City of Miami, approved in 2010 and currently in use. She is a founder of the Congress for the New Urbanism, an organization established in 1993 to promote walkable, resilient urban design and co-author of Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream and The New Civic Art: Elements of Town Planning. The students were very interested in all that this distinguished alumna has accomplished since her time at Sacred Heart.
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Ann Breen ’57 was thrilled to be selected as an honorary member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. To quote from the press release: ”Honorary membership is among the highest honor ASLA may bestow upon non-landscape architects in recognition of notable service to the profession. Since its inception in 1899, ASLA has inducted only 223 honorary members.” Congratulations Ann! Five members of the Class of ’53, Babs Keegan Essig, Paula Cotter Burns, Imogene North Venuto and Helen Moran Locke, recently gathered at Tango to catch up with classmate Cissie Gleeson Van Riet, in town from Houston.
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Kiff Kearney Johnson ’68, reports that she has 6 grandchildren. Her daughter Kristen has 4: Mackenzie (8), Patrick (5), Jack (3) and Ronan (2) and her son Jeremy has 2: Caden (2) and Maeve a newborn. Mimi Miner ’53 talked to Dr. Williams’ theology class to discuss what is was like growing up before Vatican II.
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Kathy Joson ’76 has joined the design team at Host of Ardmore.
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Betsy Dougert Wiley ’04 testified before Congress on Millennials and the Gig Economy on June 6, 2018. She presented original research and answered questions from the House Small Business Committee. She was also quoted in Forbes Magazine on an original research project that she led on the (Continued on page 22)
Meg Finegan Schmid ’59, Paula Cotter Burns ’53, Rosalie Alexander Rudegeair ’62, and Kate Graham Kittleman ’62 attended the Overbrook Tea at Sacred Heart Academy this spring.
Dani Jeffries ’27 enjoyed Grandparents Day with her great-grandmother Catherine Bevlock McClatchy ’50.
Lauren Deets ’95 and Louise Dagit ’57 enjoyed a moment after performing at the Bicentennial Mass for St. Philippine.
The Class of 1973 enjoyed their reunion together: Front row: Diana Emilio Carrigan, Susan Griffith Grossman, Ann Honebrink. Back Row: Laurie Fitzgerald Nowlan, Jeannine Surrette Hornstein, Posey Gallagher, Lorraine Angelico Arnold, and Beth McMahan Howard. SHA Takes on NYC (Early Summer 2019): Despite some rainy weather, Sacred Heart alumnae enjoyed gathering in New York City on June 18 at the Keg Room to celebrate SHA. Sharing of school memories and journeys since graduating were plentiful. Special thank you to Kara Shields ’12 for helping to organize the gathering.
Reunion time for SHA friends Posey Gallagher ’73 and Laurie Fitzgerald Nowlan ’73
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SHA Takes on NYC (Fall 2018): Caitlin Gamble ’06, Kate Harrity ’06, Staci Ruiz ’83, Olivia Parker ’09, Megan Gamble ’09, Corinne Strauss ’84, Anna Riehl ’84, and Brittany Lorenz Pearson ’08
Right to left: Kerri Schuster (Faculty), Erin Bogue Meier ’04, Tiana Jones ’02, Natalie Dowd ’16, Kara Shields ’12, Alexandra Smith Wilkes ’07, Megan Gamble ’09, Suzanne Santora Robinson ’76, P’06 (Director of Alumnae Relations & Annual Giving), Christopher Baggini P’20, Olivia Parker ’09.
Riley Marie Gocke with brother Evan, children of Eric and Winter Vinall Gocke ’99
Making Art at the Heart with faculty member Annette Markowitz (not pictured) Liz Rorer Cahill ’01, Linda DiFulvio Vielhauer ’01, Haley McEnroe Bonner ’01, Brittan Murtagh ’01, and Lauren Tucci Schafer ’01
Roseanna Garay Powers ’01, a member of the Pennsylvania Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (DELCO), was on campus this spring during the new “Adulting Week” and spoke to the class of 2019 about internet safety and good internet practices. We are so grateful when our alums give their time to speak to our students about such important topics.
Welcome Emily Maeve Pfister daughter of Brandon and Tracy McGinnis Pfister ’04
Jono Thompson helping the immediate past Alumnae president, Nancy Franz ’88 P’17, ’19, ’21, and his Mom, Bridget O’Donnell Thompson ’02, current Alumnae Association President get some work done during an Alumnae Board meeting. He did take a short break for a gluten free pretzel stick! He’s learning early on the true power of women leadership!
Maxine Helen Carlile with her sister Hattie, daughter of Joe and Cassie Netwig Carlile ’04
Members of the class of 2004 at Betsy Dougert’s wedding: Annie Bizzarro Pollack, Alison DiFeliciantonio Sullivan, Betsy Dougert Wiley, Cassie Netwig Carlile, Alice Ann Robinson Walsh and Amanda Hudome Ball
Joseph (Joey) Thomas Fox Jr. son of Joe and Catherine Hayden Fox ’05
Allison Jervis ’05 spoke to the newest inductees at the National Honor Society this spring.
Bridget Thompson O’Donnell ’02, Stephanie Piraino Davey ’02, Suzanne Santora Robinson ’76, Lauren Kinslow Finore ’02, Norma DiCocco Abbattista ’08, Catherine Hayden Fox ’07, Colleen Dempsey D’Elia ’07, Liz McCormick McBride ’08 and Nancy Annseley Cunningham ’08 met up for a SHA spring happy hour close to Bryn Mawr!
Dressed to impress! Stephanie PirainoDavey ’02 brought along some help at an Alumnae board meeting.
Alumnae Gather in Philadelphia Thanks to the leadership of Kelly Bogue Huff ’02, Sacred Heart Academy’s Philadelphia Alumnae reception was held in the City at Kelly’s law firm of Montgomery McCracken. Over 30 Sacred Heart alumnae gathered to celebrate SHA, network with each other and to hear from school leadership. After Kelly welcomed and made introductory remarks she turned it over to Suzanne Santora Robinson’76 P’06 (Director of Alumnae Relations and Annual Giving), Deirdre Cryor (Head of School) and Jon Warner P’12, ’17 (Chairman of the Board) for comments. Other school leadership on hand were Kerri Schuster (faculty), Eileen Day (Director of the Upper School) Brittan Murtagh’01 (faculty) and Vic D’Ascenzo (Director of Advancement). Guests enjoyed the opportunity to gather in the name of Sacred Heart, to win some SHA swag and they look forward to an even larger event at next year’s gathering.
Julee Mitsler ’05 graduated this May with a Masters of Arts in Strategic Communication from High Point University.
SHA alumnae attended the 11th Annual Sacred Heart Academy Steve Dugan Golf Classic: Maureen McKeever ’11, Katie Robinson ’06, Liz McCormick McBride ’08 (Golf Committee), Mare McKeever ’06 (Golf Committee), and Steph Finley ’11
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topic of women’s entrepreneurship. Marie Di Leva ’09, an artist and illustrator, spoke to SHA students interested in studying art in college and gave them advice on art as a business. Olivia Parker ’09, a structural engineer, is a member of a structural engineering society who contributes to the website www. thoseamazingengineers.com. They hope this website will promote their profession to students. Colleen Dempsey D’Elia ’07 completed her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in June. She joined the McConnell Division at Lankenau Hospital in July. Cara Reagan ’06 graduated from Villanova University with an MBA specializing in Management and Marketing. After graduation she assumed an account management role as a Client Retention Lead at CIGNA.
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Katie Falcone ’11 recently completed her first year as a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania, where she is pursuing her MS in Bioengineering. Additionally, she is working full-time as an Associate Scientist at West Pharmaceutical Services, a drug-packaging and
medical device company. Christina Del Casale ’11 ran the New York City Marathon on November 4, 2018 for an official charity partner, The Ulman Foundation, which benefits and provides support to young adults battling cancer. She raised over $3,000 for this charity. Katie Donnelly ’15, a neuroscience major at the University of Scranton, spent spring break participating in a school sponsored service event. They prepared daily meals, cleaned and sorted clothing and food donations at St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia. Julia Gagliardi ’15 graduated in May with a degree in English and Sociology from Fordham University. A recipient of the 2016 Kate Herzog Writing Scholarship award and finalist in the 2018 Stony Brook Short Fiction Prize, Julia’s piece “The Forty Foot” was selected for the 650 “Straight Outta Ireland”, true stories of immigration, adaptation, and celebration summed up in 5 minutes and 650 words. Abby McGuckin ’15, a Sacred Heart Academy Lifer was the guest speaker at the Mother-Daughter Mass and Luncheon on Sunday, April 28. She graduated from
the University of Pennsylvania in May. At Penn, Abigail majored in Urban Studies and Environmental Studies, graduating with honors in both. Starting her junior year, she became the Water Director for a UN Millennium Fellowship sponsored organization at Penn. Next year she will start a Master of Philosophy in Water Science, Policy, and Management at the University of Oxford. Elise Brutschea ’15 a chemistry major at Saint Joe’s University has just been awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF-GFRP). This year, the NSF-GFRP was awarded to about 1,000 students out of over 10,000 applicants. Elise has been accepted into chemistry graduate programs at Harvard, Columbia, Berkeley, University of Chicago and
Ashley Rufo Fitzgerald ’09 brought her bundles of joy, Maya and Marcella Fitzgerald on campus with their proud Aunt Ashley Rufo ’05 and Grandmother Kimberly Rufo early this summer. The girls were impressed and everyone on campus enjoyed the SHA babies!
Dr. Colleen Dempsey ’07 delivered Thomas (Tommy) Vincent McKenzie, son of Jim and Laura Hibbs McKenzie ’06
Bevin Watters ’07 and her husband Hugo Blaise
Conor McCauley son of Pat and Betsy Swanick ’08 McCauley
Artist Illustrator, Marie Di Leva ’09, hosted an Art Chat with Mrs. Markowitz’s students interested in a future in the Visual Arts
Thank you to Liz McCormick McBride ’08 for speaking to the Class of 2019 at their Alumnae Induction and sharing your story about visiting Mater in Rome! Hold on to those Sacred Heart passports.
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Northwestern. She is the winner of a national Goldwater Scholarship and an SJU McNulty Scholarship. Elise recently committed to Harvard University to pursue a PhD in Physical Chemistry starting this fall. Katie Honebrink ’15 graduated Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh on April 28. Ten days later, Katie and her fellow Lady Panthers club lacrosse team won the WCLA National Lacrosse Championship. Katie, a 4 year starting goalie and AllAmerican for the past 3 years, helped lead her team to an undefeated
Network Alumnae working at Anthropology: Christina Kukelhaus Ryder, Sr Manager, Brand Marketing, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart ’05; Ali Hibbs, Sr Producer, Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr ’08; Rebecca McAlear, Sr Director of Creative Operations, Academy of the Sacred Heart, New Orleans ’94; Katie Robinson, Digital Project Manager, Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr ’06 “It’s been really fun to connect with these women. Even though we grew up in different areas, we share so many common experiences and have similar values. We’re all assertive and driven and I think that comes from the confidence we developed at Sacred Heart.” Katie Robinson “Sacred Heart taught us that we are strong, independent women who can do anything. I still believe that and live that.” Rebecca McAlear
Alumnae Open House Panel Katherine Day, Amy Robinson, and Katie Anderson from the Class of 2010 spoke on an Alumnae panel for prospective students and families during the fall Upper School open house.
Mimi Warnick, Sarah Strohman, Kerry Anderson, and Anna Brairton from the Class of 2014 meet up on a sunny day in Boston.
season which culminated in a huge 15-11 victory over the University of Delaware in the National Championship final. Katie was also named the Championship Tournament Outstanding Player. She has been accepted into the University of Pittsburgh Mosaic Program for graduate studies in education. Jaime McNabb ’18 was named to the 2018 Fall Dean’s List at Elizabethtown College. Lindsay Johnson ’16 was named to the 2018 Fall President’s List at James Madison University. She plans to pursue graduate studies in SpeechLanguage Pathology, this fall at East Stroudsburg University.
Claire Friedlander ’19 graduated from the Montgomery County Fire Academy with a Level 1 Firefighter National Certification. To be awarded this designation candidates must complete 180 hours of training. Claire earned this certificate while finishing her senior year, rowing on the crew team and volunteering at the Gladwyne Fire Company. She will attend the University of Wisconsin, Madison in the fall and will continue rowing as a member of the crew team. She plans to remain a volunteer at the Gladwyne Fire Company when she is home on break. Congratulations Claire!
Over Christmas break, a group of recent SHA Alumnae came back to talk to the seniors about the transition to college from Sacred Heart Academy and offered tips to the seniors for when it is their time to head to their first semester in college.
The 2018 National Honor Society Induction guest speaker was alumna Alair Holdsworth Southerton ’04 pictured with teachers Ginny Jervis and Kerri Schuster from the English Department. “This world needs strong women like you. Your enthusiasm and love of learning, your leadership, your character, your desire to serve your communities… this is what our world is desperate for. Help each other as you move forward into greatness. Face the challenges together, head on.”
Kara Rufo ’05 spoke to the Class of 2020 at their ring ceremony. “Let the green ring be a symbol of your happiness and amusement. For green is a color that symbolizes balance, life and growth. All of which I hope represent your time at Sacred Heart.”
THE IMPACT OF ANNUAL GIVING Rarely does generosity have such an immediate impact on the lives of others than through gifts to the Annual Fund. Why? Because every unrestricted gift will help meet the greatest needs of the school and have an immediate impact on the educational experience of all Sacred Heart students. This is by far the school’s most critical fundraising program — it is the first place to which any gift to the school should be made. Gifts to the Annual Fund support a multitude of areas on campus including: financial aid, scholarships, service learning experiences, capital improvements, academic, athletic and arts programming, and many other opportunities that help make up the Sacred Heart experience. The reality is that tuition alone does not cover the full cost of a Sacred Heart Academy education and the Annual Fund helps make up this difference. As a non-profit, independent, Catholic all-girls school, we rely on the Annual Fund to enable us to provide a transformative Sacred Heart experience. A gift to the Annual Fund will assure that Sacred Heart Academy continues to build confidence in each student as she prepares to cross every frontier that she encounters. In addition, Sacred Heart receives “Restricted” gifts. These gifts are restricted to a specific program, project or scholarship fund. The Faculty Benefits Fund and the general scholarship fund are the top two most critical restricted funds.
Welcome to the newest members of the Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae Association, the Class of 2019 at their Baccalaureate Mass.
For more information please contact Suzanne Santora Robinson ’76, P’06 at 610.527.3915 or Suzanne.Robinson@ shabrynmawr.org.
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HEART GALA and GOLF CLASSIC This year’s Heart Gala and Golf Classic brought alumnae, parents, friends, faculty and staff together in support of Sacred Heart and its mission. Both events were very successful and provided critical resources for the school. The Sacred Heart Community remains indebted
In Memory Ellen Ryan In October, 2018 the SHA Alumnae Community mourned the passing of Ellen Ryan. Ellen built the women’s sports program at St. Joseph’s University. Before she went to St. Joes, Ellen worked at CDSSH for 16 years as Athletic Director, Coach and PE teacher. May God Bless Ellen.
to all the volunteers, donors and sponsors of these two major events. A special thank you to the chairs for your time, enthusiasm and leadership. SHA is also grateful to their spouses for supporting their work on these events. GALA CO-CHAIRS: Christine Conners P’19, ’21 Vicki Smith P’24 GOLF CLASSIC CO-CHAIRS: Chris Gagliardi P’11, ’15, ’21 Mike Predergast P’20
Joyce Casey Barrett EH ’47 Mother of Patrice Barrett Sullivan, ’76, Mary Christina Barrett Ryan ’79, Samantha Barrett McKinlay and the late Lauren Barrett Black ’73 Daniel Dagit Brother of Suzanne Dagit Sennhen ’63
Sylvia Giro ’53 Barbara Godridge Mother of Vicki Godridge Warner SR ’78, Grandmother of Abigail Warner ’12 and Madeline Warner ’17
Donelson R. Manley MD Husband of Celeste Gleeson Manley ’59, Father of Laura Manley Lalloway ’86 Donald McBride Board Trustee
James Graham Husband of Carolyn Davis Graham ’60
Russell Miller Father of Elizabeth ’21 and Anna Mary ’24
Mary Green DiNubile EH ’56 Sister of Ann Green Michaels EH ’59
Elizabeth Greenwood Klehr ’63
Virginia Fox Monaghan ’48
William Doring Husband of Christine Lanahan Doring ’63
Eva Knebel Hampden ’67
Melissa Rahner ’67
John Hughes Son of Jane Dalton Hughes ’54
Janice Gilginas Rodriquez ’76
Terence Durkin Husband of Marion McMahon Durkin ’72
Paul Lamparksi Father of Lara ’02 and Alex’ 06
Jane Cooper Dwight ’64
Violet Flounders Long ’74 Sister of Mia Flounders Brower ’64
Margaret Keegan Swartz Sister of Barbara Keegan Essig ’53 and Karen Keegan Issard ’59
Elizabeth Gamble Grandmother of Caitlin ’06 and Megan ’08
Edward Wisely Father of Kara Wisely ’04
Mary Schmidt Makoski ’70
“ Your life is a sacred journey. It is about change, growth, discovery, movement, and transformation... It is continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, teaching you to see clearly and deeply, helping you to listen to your intuition.” JANET ERSKINE STUART
24 Vue du Cœur SUMMER 2019
Four years later!
Class of 2015
GRADUATES FROM COLLEGE
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Ciara Burke ’15 Stonehill College, Moreau Honors Program, BA in Psychology and Visual & Performing Arts
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2 Meg DiStefano ’15 Champlain College, Magna Cum Laude, BS in Professional Writing with a specialization in Publishing, Lambda Pi Eta: Official Honor Society of the National Communication Association
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3 Celine Dugan ’15 University of Delaware, BS in Marketing with an Advertising minor, Dean’s List 4 Alex Dwyer ’15 Ithaca College, Cum Laude, BS in Television and Radio with a Writing minor 5 Julia Gagliardi ’15 Fordham University, Summa Cum Laude, BA in English and Sociology, Fordham Club
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6 Colleen Gentile ’15 University of Scranton, Magna Cum Laude, BS in Business Management 7 Kaitlin Gentile ’15 Temple University, Cum Laude, BA in Communications 8 Jacqueline Gibson ’15 St. Joseph’s University, BA in History, Magna Cum Laude, Thomas J. O’Malley S.J. Award for Excellence in Historical Studies, University’s Honors Program Claver Award 9 Lindsay Johnson ’15 James Madison University
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10 Hannah Kerns ’15 Georgetown University, Magna Cum Laude, BA Honors English with a minor in Government, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
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11 Abby McGuckin ’15 University of Pennsylvania, Urban Studies and Environmental Studies, graduating with honors in both 12 Catherine McLaughlin ’15 Furman University, Magna Cum Laude, BA in English and French
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13 Grace Parker ’15 University of Notre Dame, Magna Cum Laude, BA in Business Administration, Charles G. Morrow Award for Business Excellence
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE ALUMNAE FROM THE CLASS OF 2015! BEST WISHES FOR WHAT LIES AHEAD IN YOUR NEXT CHAPTER!
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