Alumnae Au Courant: September, 2017

Alumnae Au Courant September 2017

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! We are happy to introduce 74 recent graduates to our alumnae association, which plays an important role in the life of each current student. Through giving back, volunteering, mentoring and attending events, we continue our long tradition of supporting Sacred Heart Greenwich together.

I look forward to seeing many of you at all of our traditional alumnae events as well as school activities, starting with Fall Festival and Reunion on Saturday, September 23. In doing so, you will witness how life on King Street has changed, but the spirit of Sacred Heart Greenwich remains.

In my role as President, my goal is to help you stay connected with what is happening on campus, because in today’s ever changing world, community is more important than ever.

Erinn Laragh Denson ’85, P’15, ‘22 President, Greenwich Maplehurst Alumnae Association alumnae@cshct.org

Opening of School Prayer Service

(Class of 2017 lifers pose with Barat Center students) On Wednesday, September 6, the school community gathered to celebrate the Opening of School Prayer Service. Pamela Juan Hayes '64 spoke to those in attendance saying, "Today we gather to celebrate the beginning of our 169th school year to consider who we are and where we stand. What a great privilege it is for all of us to be part of such an excellent educational environment, where opportunities exist for faith development, learning, leadership, community building and service as hallmarks of the institution. This is a moment marked by change, challenge and growth. Some of us will be here for the first time, while others have been here for many years. The duration does not matter as much as the fact that we all belong to a large support system joined by a common bond that makes us members of the Sacred Heart family."

We look forward to a wonderful 2017-2018 school year.

To see pictures from the prayer service click here.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Turf Fields

On Friday, September 8, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to open the new Joan Magnetti, RSCJ and Rosemary Sheehan, RSCJ field hockey and lacrosse turf fields.

The entire student body gathered for the celebration that included a water cannons show, ribbon cutting and demonstrations by the varsity field hockey and varsity lacrosse teams.

The field hockey field is a water-based artificial turf and blue in color to provide high visibility both on the field and for spectators. Manufactured by GreenFields, and installed by NET Sports Group, the field is the same construction as that used in the 2014 Field Hockey World Cup in The Hague, Netherlands.

Lacrosse players are excited about the turfing of the lacrosse field, which is adjacent to the field hockey field. The turf, GreenFields MX, is unique in its woven, not tufted, construction.

GreenFields is the only turf manufacturer that makes a woven product. The result is a more natural grass like product that plays true to all sports.

When speaking about the new fields Pamela Juan Hayes '64 said, “The exciting addition of these new fields to our outstanding athletic facilities will provide a maximum, state-of-the-art experience for our young women athletes as they develop their skills on and off the field and improve their level of competition."

To read more click here and to see pictures from the celebration click here.

The Fund for Sacred Heart Thank you for everyone's support last year!

Click HERE to make your gift for the 2017-2018 school year.

Or you can find us on Venmo: @SacredHeartGreenwich The Fund for Sacred Heart closes June 30th.

Kate Gerstner '17 artwork selected by iCreate youth exhibition A charcoal drawing by Kate Gerstner '17 was selected for Bruce Museum's iCreate 2017 youth exhibition and was on display from June 17 through July 30 in the museum's Bantle Lecture Gallery.

Kate’s drawing, entitled “Fish,” was selected for the exhibition from the judging of more than 700 submissions.

Marking its eighth consecutive year, the iCreate 2017 exhibition presents over 40 fine art works carefully selected this year from more than 700 submissions from teens throughout New York and Connecticut. The goal of iCreate is not only to spotlight the diverse artwork, but also to provide young artists a venue to build confidence and gain recognition in the community.

Parents of Alumnae invited back to Sacred Heart Are your parents interested in joining the Parents of Alumnae Committee? Contact parentsofalumnae@cshct.org or click here to learn more.

2017-2018 co-chairs: Debra McLaughlin P '16 and Valerie Gonzalez-Molina P '16 Save-the-date for upcoming events: September 20 - Mass of the Holy Spirit @ 10am New: Join us after mass in the Scala/Walsh team room for coffee.

September 23 - Alumnae Reunion - New: Reception for Parents of Alumnae @ 5:00pm October 13 - Parents of College-Aged Alumnae event @ 9:00 am. Parents create care packages for college-aged alumnae.

First Friday

Aloysia Hardey Lecture Series JANE AUSTEN AND THE WORLD SHE LIVED IN: A QUIET VOICE IN TROUBLED TIMES TUESDAYS - OCTOBER 10, 17 & 24 CORA E. MCLAUGHLIN '29, RSCJ ART GALLERY 10:30AM This series of three seminars will look at the world of Jane Austen, an era as troubled as our own, filled with social change, political upheaval, revolution and war. Amid all the turmoil of the late 18th century came what we now call the “Romantic Age.” Beautiful poetry and prose celebrated not only nature, but the growth of human beings, both as individuals, and as members of an ever-changing society.

Join us as we read Austen’s most celebrated novel Pride and Prejudice. We will also read a small selection of works by Blake, Wordsworth, Keats and Shelley.

Complimentary for Alumnae & Parents of Alumnae.

Guests: $20 for each lecture or $55 for all three.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information contact Victoria Allen, school archivist, at allenv@cshct.org

Around Campus

 Gianna Morano '18 selected for Global Citizens Youth Summit  Advanced Placement Scholars for 2017 Announced  Students reflect on trip to Pine Ridge Reservation

Save the Date

Fall Festival

For Sacred Heart Families, Alumnae & Friends Saturday, September 23, 2017 11-2 p.m. on the Front Lawn Rain or Shine Join us before Reunion at this Sacred Heart Parents' Assoication event for the whole family.

Check out the Alumnae tent located on the Front Lawn.

For more information click here.

Reunion

For more information or to register click here.

Summer Outreach Golf & Tennis Outing

Schedule of Events Registration: 9:00am Tennis: 10:00am Buffet Lunch: 11:30-1:00pm Shotgun Start: 1:00pm Cocktails, Dinner, Auction & Paddle Raise: 5:30pm For more information or to register click here.

Admission Open Houses

Tour Days (All Grades)

Upper School Open House (Grades 9-12) Thursday, October 19 @ 6:00 PM

October 5 November 2 December 7 January 11

All School Open House (Grades K-12) Saturday, November 4 @ 9:00 AM Barat Center Open House (Early Childhood) Friday, November 10 @ 9:30 AM

9:00 AM - Noon For more information click here.

In Memoriam John De Csepel, husband of long time teacher and former trustee, Lennie De Csepel John de Csepel, 81, of Greenwich, died peacefully on Friday, July 28. John was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1936 and arrived in the United States in 1946. John is survived by Lennie de Csepel, his wife of 53 years, two sons, a daughter and their spouses. They are John and Kelly de Csepel, David de Csepel and Joy Chen, and Catherine and Victor McGrady. He also is survived by six grandchildren and his sisters Mary Radcliffe and Martha Nierenberg. https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2017/08/05/obituary-john-de-csepel/ Caroline Dym '18, Loretta Dym and Steven Dym Caroline and her parents passed away on August 25, 2017. The funeral was held at St. Patrick's Church in Bedford.

Daniel A. Mushegian, father of Setta Mushegian '02 and Anoush Mushegian Schaefer '05 Daniel Mushegian passed away on July 19, 2017. Daniel Aram Mushegian was born in Tempe, Arizona on October 26, 1942. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Sara Mushegian, children Siroui Mushegian, Daniel Aram Mushegian II, Setta Mushegian and Anoush Schaefer. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/greenwichtime/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=18619859 9 Anne O'Grady '73 Anne O'Grady '73 passed away on June 20, 2017.

Elizabeth "Teddy" Palazzo, mother of Bettina Palazzo Grunke '70, Toni Palazzo Maloney '77 and Barbara Palazzo Sulliman '79, mother-in-law of Lisa Carvin Palazzo '77, and grandmother of Kaleigh Palazzo '07, Samantha Sulliman '07 and Teddy Sulliman '10 Elizabeth "Teddy" Palazzo of Palm Beach, FL passed away on May 28, 2017. http://www.tillmanfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1969869 Sr. Rosemary Sheehan, RSCJ Rosemary E. Sheehan, a Religious of the Sacred Heart, was born on May 26, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York to Dr. George A. Sheehan and Mrs. Loretta Ennis Sheehan. Affectionately known from college days as "Wickie," she was the middle of fourteen children. http://leo-p-gallagher-son-greenwich.tributes.com/dignitymemorial/obituary/Rosemary-E.Sheehan-104906812

Cassandra Sweeney, Lower School teacher Cassandra "Candy" (White) Sweeney died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Pound Ridge, New York, on Saturday morning, August 5, following a lengthy illness. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thewesterlysun/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=18630852 4 A memorial mass in memory of Lower School teacher Candy Sweeney will be held in the school Chapel on Saturday, September 16 at 4pm with a reception to follow in Hayes Hall. All are welcome to attend.

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16 - Memorial Mass for Candy Sweeney @ 4pm

2 ‐ Summer Outreach Golf & Tennis Outing

1 - All Saints Day Liturgy @ 10am

20 - Mass of the Holy Spirit @ 10am

6 ‐ First Friday @ 9am

3 - First Friday @ 9am

23 - Fall Festival & Reunion

10 ‐ Aloysia Hardey Lecture @ 10:30 am

25 - Volleyball Alumnae Reunion

13 ‐ Parent of College Age Alumnae Congé @ 9am 17 ‐ Aloysia Hardey Lecture @ 10:30 am 24 ‐ Aloysia Hardey Lecture @ 10:30 am 30 ‐ Children of Alumnae Halloween Playdate @ 4pm Are you connected? Stay connected through Alumnae Connect

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