Alumnae Au Courant April 2018
An Update from Sacred Heart As previously communicated, the Board of Trustees has engaged a firm to work with Sacred Heart around a transparent, thorough examination of the environment for independent thinking and the articulate expression of ideas within the Sacred Heart curriculum and student life. As part of this process, Alumnae Association President Erinn Denson ’85, P’15, ’22(eldenson@optonline.net) and Stephanie Viola ’12 (sjv251@nyu.edu) are representing the Alumnae community on the Working Group. In addition, an Alumnae Focus Group will be held in May as part of this process to include as many points of view from the Alumnae community. This has not been scheduled yet, but as soon as it is, we will share the date.
Generations Tea
Nearly 70 guests attended the 20th annual Alumnae Generations Tea held Wednesday, April 11 in the Heffernan Lobby of the Athletic Center. This unique event fosters the connection between Sacred Heart Greenwich alumnae and our international network of schools. To view pictures from Generations Tea click here.
Alumnae from 91st Street (left) and Newton Country Day School attend Generations Tea.
Jane Gillespie Steinthal '55 featured in King Street Chronicle
(Daisy Steinthal '19, Peyton Steinthal '21, Jane Gillespie Steinthal '55 and Nicole Russo Steinthal '88) Jane Gillespie Steinthal '55 spoke to the King Street Chronicle for this week's "Humans of Sacred Heart" about Generations Tea and her time as a Sacred Heart student. To read more click here.
Palm Beach Reception
On Monday, March 12, a reception was hosted by Kathy and Bill Georgas P'20 in Palm Beach, Fl. Alumnae, parents of alumnae, grandparents, current parents and students were in attendance and enjoyed a beautiful evening. To view pictures from the Palm Beach Reception click here.
Give from the Heart!
On Monday, April 23, Sacred Heart Greenwich alumnae will join together to
“Give from the Heart!” Support Sacred Heart students with gifts to Financial Aid. Join in and show your Sacred Heart Greenwich Pride! Click here to download a sign to show that you "Give from the Heart!" Tag us on social media for a chance to win swag and prizes.
From the Broadcast Studio Diana White ‘12 is the executive assistant to a prominent producer and financier based in New York and Los Angeles. She graduated from Bucknell University in 2016 where she studied English: Film and Media Studies, Arts Entrepreneurship, and Dance. She has worked on several independent films that have premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and other festivals. To read Diana's Q&A click here.
Ring Day Remember the day you received your ring? On Wednesday, April 5, the juniors received their rings in one of our favorite Sacred Heart Greenwich traditions, symbolizing the passing of leadership from the Class of 2018 to the Class of 2019. To view pictures from Ring Day click here.
Alumnae attend Film Festival
Jenna Hascher '13, Rose Rinaldi '12, Jacqueline Batrus '13, Grace Jorgensen '13,
Juliette Guice '17, Alex Murray '12, Michaela Gorman '05, and Danielle Gennaro '05 at the Film Festival. Jackie Batrus '13 and Grace Jorgensen '13 served as two of the six judges.
Outstanding Alumnae Nominations Greenwich-Maplehurst Alumnae Association Outstanding Alumnae Award Nomination Form The Outstanding Alumnae Award was instituted in 1981 by the Alumnae Association to recognize alumnae who have made significant contributions to their community or profession through their chosen endeavors. The award is given to an alumna or alumnae who demonstrate: (1) dedication to the goals set in their Sacred Heart education; (2) commitment to excellence in their life’s work; (3) loyalty to Christian values; (4) selflessness in service to others. To complete the form click here. Please submit the form by April 18, 2018. For a list of previous award recipients click here.
Summer Mentorship and Enrichment Opportunities Summer Enrichment at Sacred Heart Greenwich
The Shadow Program at Sacred Heart Greenwich
This program is open to Sacred Heart students, siblings, children of alumnae and friends of Sacred Heart. It provides students from pre-school - grade 12 with engaging, hands-on learning experiences and offers a wide variety of options from which to choose.
Our alumnae network is strong and what better way to support the next generation of alumnae than by sponsoring a Sacred Heart Upper School student? Students can sign up in June for one, two or three weeks of shadowing experience in a professional environment.
Click here to read the Summer Enrichment course descriptions and to register. The deadline to register for early bird pricing is April 15. The schedule is below: Week 1: June 4 – June 8 Week 2: June 11 – June 15 Week 3: June 18 – June 22 Online Courses: August 6 – August 17
Our students are interested in learning about a variety of fields. If you are interested in hosting a rising sophomore, junior or senior, please complete this form by April 15, 2018 and we will search for a student match. If you have additional contacts willing to offer an experience, we would be happy to reach out to them as well. Students do not receive compensation. Questions? Contact Megan Costa-Wallace '97, Director or Marian Sofia Campana, Assistant Director of Summer Enrichment, at summerenrichment@cshct.org
Around Campus • • • • •
Middle School students compete at statewide Odyssey of the Mind Tournament Duchesne Documentary Essay Award winners Bella '18 wins gold from Stamford Art Association Prata '20 published in 'Teen Ink' Three Middle School students win national Scholastic Writing Awards
Watch the latest episode of Today From the Heart here.
Save the Date Fran Hauser author of The Myth of the Nice Girl
Invitation to follow
16th Annual Katie Cassidy Higgins '96 Lacrosse Tournament
Join us on Sunday, May 20, for a day of fun with the whole family. Enjoy food trucks, a boutique, face painting and more. Our alumnae lacrosse game will be at noon! If you would like to play, please contact Meghan Mara Ryan ’01, director or alumnae relations, atmaram@cshct.org.
Reunion 2018
In Memoriam Robert M. Amen Jr, brother of Caroline Amen '03 It is with profound sadness that we mourn Robert M. Amen Jr., who at 42, passed peacefully from complications related to leukemia on March 15, 2018. https://fundraise.woundedwarriorproject.org/rtt/Fundraising/individual/In-Honor-of-Robbie-Amen https://www.darientimes.com/99087/obituary-robert-m-amen-jr-42/ Mary Fran Carey, mother of Kathy Carey Strom '71 and Barbara Carey Vermylen '79 Mary Frances Carey passed away peacefully on March 2, 2018.
http://obits.lohud.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=188363170
Ann Hogan Davis, mother of Mary Davis Stanton ’77, and Patricia Davis Verrochi ’79, grandmother of Annie Verrochi ’10, Megan Cincotta ’11, Claire Verrochi ’12, Haley Davis ’17 and Maggie Davis ’17 A wake was held on Sunday, March 11 from 2 to 6pm at Graham Funeral Home in Rye, NY. The funeral was celebrated on Monday, March 12 at Church of the Resurrection in Rye, NY at 11am.
Kathleen Le Jacq, grandmother of Katie Phelan Contino '95, Mary Phelan Beaudry '95and Brooke Howell '22 Kathleen Le Jacq, formerly of Manhasset, NY, Greenwich, CT and New Canaan, CT passed onto eternal life on March 31, 2018 at her home in Meadow Ridge, Redding, CT. http://www.hoytfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2088514
Joani Egan Mendelson '59, mother of Mary Mendelson Slusser '82, Cathleen Mendelson Daly '85 and Margaret Mendelson '87, sister of Mary Egan Wey '58, Ann Cathleen Egan Cronin '68 and Margaret Egan '75, sister-in-law of Cashie Joyce Egan '68 and cousin ofBeth Coakley Dolce '62 Joan Egan Mendelson, “Joani,” devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family on March 26, 2018 at age 75. https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/joan-joani-egan-mendelson-75-104139/
Sacred Heart Greenwich Official Online Store At long last, you can now order Sacred Heart Greenwich apparel online here through BSN Sports. Customize your apparel to show support for your favorite Tiger sports teams, singing groups, clubs and more. Or show your school pride by customizing your apparel to say Sacred Heart Greenwich Mom or Alumnae. All items ordered through the Sacred Heart Greenwich Online Store will ship directly to your home. Merchandise is sold separately from the Sacred Heart Bookstore and is not uniform approved. Have questions? ContactContactLTS@BSNSports.com or call 1800-644-4481.
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17 - Aloysia Hardey Lecture Series with Vicky Allen @ 10:30am
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First Friday @ 8:30am
1 - Baccalaureate Liturgy and Graduation @ 1:30pm
23 - Give from the Heart!
10 - Ascension Thursday Liturgy @ 10am 16 - Fran Hauser, Alumnae Networking & Mentoring @ 6:30pm 20 - Katie Cassidy Higgins '96 Lacrosse Tournament, Alumnae Game @ 12:00pm