Summer Heartbeat 2010 by Sacred Heart Schools

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he 52nd annual Angel Brunch, a gala send-off for the Class of 2010, was held June 6 in the grand ballroom of the Chicago Hilton before 550 family and friends. From the stirring flag ceremony, in which Hardey graduates presented

flags representing countries with exhorting the graduates to make a Sacred Heart schools, to the presendifference – in their own way. (article tation of the Alumni Passports, the page 6) internationality of SHS was featured. The event was elegantly orches Keynote speaker Callie Kaplan trated by Paula Belnap, Joan Ferraro, A’ 99 gave a heartfelt talk on her work Lillie Grisko and Karen Lamble. of the past two years in Haiti, while See website or SmugMug for more photos.

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Congratulations, Class of 2010!

he graduation of the Academy of the Sacred Heart and Hardey Preparatory was celebrated June 4 with the Liturgy of the Word in the Campbell Building. Before the entire faculty and an overflowing crowd of family and friends, Nat Wilburn, Head of Schools, and Christine Elliott, Head of the Middle School, conferred 69 diplomas on the Class of 2010. Danielle Joyer and Nicholas Labun inspired their classmates with their well-thoughtout commencement addresses. A retrospective slide show, showcasing nine years of memories, was organized by Dr. Sally Sharp.

8th Grade Prize Day Awards: HARDEY Scholastic Achievement Award Samuel Lapp Faith & Hope for Today Award Michael Shanahan Social Awareness Award Nicholas Labun Community Life Award Alex Levitt Personal Growth Award Christopher Szymanski Courage & Compassion Award Alexander Chereskin Fulton Leadership Award, for modeling the Hardey spirit through service to the school William Duncan Martinson Hardey Award, to the student who has developed the character that typifies a Hardey graduate, based on the five Goals Radhey Punyani

ACADEMY Scholastic Achievement Award Olivia Evangelides Faith & Hope for Today Award Grace Parker Social Awareness Award Brittany Bosca Community Life Award Rachel O’Grady Personal Growth Award Isobella Antelis Duchesne Award Isabella Rodriguez Stuart Award, for maintaining continuous academic excellence in her work Molly Lawrence Barat Award, to the student who is most outstanding in living the five Goals of Sacred Heart education Isabelle Braman

Grads will attend: St. Ignatius College Prep Loyola Academy Woodlands Academy Walter Payton College Prep Whitney Young U. of C. Lab School Culver Academy, IN Lane Tech Latin School Lincoln Park St. Benedict Stevenson School, CA

Driehaus Center at the Conway House opens to rave reviews Restored brownstone a jewel of the SHS campus

ome at last. When Richard Con- the Mission recognition dinner on May way built the stately mansion at 27, showcased the restoration. Nearly 6200 N. Sheridan in 1906, he foresaw 150 guests toured the mansion from grand parties in the 3rd floor ballroom tip to toe, walking the grand staircase, and entertaining elegant guests in the which had been closed off when Hardey wainscoted parlors. After 100+ years used the building for classrooms. It now of a colorful journey in various roles, stands in all its former glory. the vintage home was showing its age. Guests saw 10,400 magnificent But, thanks to a lead gift of $1 mil- square feet, looking much as it did a lion by the Richard Driehaus Charitable century ago. The 19 leaded glass winLead Trust and the years-long commit- dows again gleam in the morning sun. In ment of some dedicated parents, this keeping with the historical significance celebrated Tudor Revival home is re- of the structure, care was taken to use stored to its former period materials in glory. It now hosts all work. events on the main For instance, floor and has offices the bay windows for Admissions, Adwere in such disrevancement, Parents pair that all of the of the Heart and wooden frames had Communications to be rebuilt – ution the 2nd and 3rd lizing old growth floors. wood. Most of the A grand open- Richard Driehaus (r) and MonsignorVelo original glass has ing gala, the Living enjoy the gala opening on May 27. been reused. The

pieces that were shattered were actually reproduced using old world standards for manufacturing crackled glass. Luckily, the intricate mosaic tiles gracing many of the common areas were set in concrete, explaining why none of the pieces were missing after 100 plus years. These were cleaned and regrouted. “We were amazed at the intricacy of the designs,” said Anita Nagler, former Board of Trustees Chair and alumni parent, who with her husband, Robert Moyer, donated a $100,000 Challenge Grant that aided the restoration. Joe Antunovich and Eva Quateman, both parents of SHS graduates, were instrumental in bringing 6200 back to life. Antunovich Associates donated architectural services for the project, while Eva Quateman Interiors did all the interior work pro bono. Her vision of merging the Victorian, Edwardian and Jacobean influences of the home into a beautiful, while fully functional, space came to fruition in spectacular fashion.

(see articles page 4) Jeff Zelisko of Antunovich Associates, project design Principal and Architect, was the guiding hand throughout, keeping the project on track…even in the face of derailments that come with vintage restorations. He even devised a way to install an unobtrusive threestory elevator and catering kitchen while making it look as if they had always been there. Richard Driehaus, a proponent of saving period architecture, was very pleased with the results. “Older homes are warm, welcoming and by nature imperfect. They have an avuncular feel,” he said. “This beautifully restored building will be a wonderful asset for the whole Sacred Heart community.”

SHS snippets

First Communicants gather at St. Gertrude

Science Oympiads State Finals The Write Stuff.... Abby Rooney

A4 received the Zaner-Bloser Illinois State Grade Level Handwriting Award at the LS assembly from Nat Wilburn, who applauds her achievement. She also earned a $200 gift certificate for the Schools.

Out of the 21 schools in their division, SHS received a plaque for 5th place at the State Science Olympiad finals in Champaign. They competed against both large and small schools at the Middle School level. Students received 10 medals in anatomy, fossils, the solar system, optics and microbes. Above: Madison Weatherly A7 (l) and Helena Klevorn A7 earned a 1st place in Compute This and a 3rd place for Write It Do It. In addition, Madison won a 2nd place for Anatomy and Helena a 4th place in Disease Detectives.

As part of their preparation for First Communion, the 2nd graders wrote “I Believe” statements. A sampling in their own words... I believe that there should be no war. Nicholas Adams-Agresti I believe God is with you when you are scared. Logan Aldrich I believe God gives each of us a special talent. Harry Mobarak I believe others will treat you well if you are good to them. Louis Perona I believe God is with me even when things are hard. Jules Williams I believe God loves us so much. Natalie Crotteau I believe we are here because God made us. Arisha Keshwani I believe in my guardian angel. Katy D’Arrigo I believe God gives me confidence to stand up for myself and others. K atherine Midura

Tie a ribbon on it... These 6th graders are stuffing socks with toiletries for Sarah’s Circle, a service partner that assists homeless women.

Back to the Future – Fly Up Day at SHS

Speeches wow Rotarians

Representing SHS, Aisling Sullivan A4, and siblings Matthew H6, Peter H4 and Noni A1 McColgan were honored at a Rotary One luncheon in May. They spoke on their efforts to raise $7000 to purchase Shelter Boxes (temporary tent homes) for Haiti and Chilean refugees. They received a standing ovation, in addition to a check for matching funds.

miles abound at the SHS Fly Up Days. The Kindergarfree play, acquainting themselves with their “soon-to-be” ten Team welcomed the 2010-11 Kindergarten class teachers and school. Parents have a chance to meet one and their parents to two Kindergarten Fly Ups on May 4 another and chat informally with the Kindergarten teachand 11. Grins galore seemed to say “We like it here and ers. The current Kindergartners move to the first grade we’re ready.” classrooms, getting a taste of what they will find next year. Kindergarten Fly Up is a spring tradition at Sacred “Fly Up is the first step in helping our incoming Heart in which the incoming fall Kindergarten students Kindergartners make a positive transition to Sacred Heart,” spend a morning visiting the Kindergarten classrooms for commented Meg Steele, Head of the Primary School.

Class Capers

Flowers for the Fairest... Natalie Ruhana presents her mother, Kim, a beautiful handmade bouquet during the Kindergarten Mother’s Day celebration.

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All about IL - Ashley Brady displays her Ferris Wheel model at the annual Grade 4 Illinois Fair. Ashley studied George Ferris and his invention. Students shared their knowledge with parents and fellow students at the Fair on May 5.

Budding Authors – Brady DuRoss reads the story he wrote on his cutout T-shirt to his parents during the annual 1st grade Author’s Breakfast.

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Network Pals Visit...Each spring, Sacred Heart 4th graders host their pen pals from the Sacred Heart school in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Paige Wavrek A4 (left) and Mackenzie Weatherly A4 flank their pal from Bloomfield.

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Wax Museum...Carson Herman portrays Betsy Ross at the 3rd grade Colonial Wax Museum. Push a button and she comes to life!

Caldecott speaker a faculty mom! Brian East’s 4th graders heard his mom, Kathy East, who was a member of the Caldecott Committee, explain the prestigious children’s book award.

Staff Profiles

Shirley Fowler ( below right)

Retiring this year after a combined 32 years of service are Middle School teacher Shirley Fowler (below right) and Kindergarten assistant Fran Hoffmann, an alumna of the Class of 1953.

Fran Hoffmann (above left) Years at Sacred Heart – This is my 11th year. Area of responsibility –presently a Kindergarten assistant, but have also served as a teacher, Summer Camp assistant and Alumni Board member. What will you miss most when you retire this June? The children. What are your plans for the future? Rest and relaxation! Any previous Sacred Heart connection? I attended 6th grade through high school at Sheridan Road, then Barat College. I grew up in – a loving family in Chicago. Personal hero or heroine – too many, can’t single out just one. Currently I’m – helping to prepare the Kindergarten for their Graduation. If I could do it all over, I’d – not change a thing – well – maybe the bungee jumping. My family says I – am very energetic, great with children and the best at keeping secrets. Now I’m reading – Kitchen Table Wisdom by Rachel Naomi Ramen. I’d like to have dinner with – my grandmother – she was a wonderful woman. Schooling – M.A. Mundelein College , B.A. Barat College; graduate work: Loyola University, Chicago. In school I was known as – a good friend with a great sense of humor. Favorite “junk” food is – popcorn. I spend my “free” time – if I have it, with family, friends, pursuing culinary interests and reading. Your proudest moment – each time a child had an “AHA” moment and grasped the idea or concept that had been eluding them. Favorite school memory – I have many. One is certainly Congé. I can still remember the anticipation, the suspense and the fun.

Years at Sacred Heart – Completing my 20th year. Area of responsibility – teaching Middle School math and science. What will you miss most when you retire this June? I will miss sharing those special celebrations that are unique to a Sacred Heart school. Christmas won’t be the same without seeing the little lambs outside the crib anticipating the birth of our Savior. I always looked forward to the surprise of Congé and the wonderful ways we end the school year with Prize Day and Angel Brunch. What are your plans for the future? I relish the thought of unscheduled time. There never seems to be enough to organize family pictures and to finish sewing projects. I enjoy cooking, reading, gardening, bowling and golf. I will finally have the opportunity for volunteer work in my church and my community. I am interested in tutoring for Adult Education programs and working in conservation programs in Lake County where I live. Any previous Sacred Heart connection? Yes, for three generations. I graduated from Maryville College of the Sacred Heart in St. Louis, MO. My three daughters are alumnae of Woodlands Academy, and my granddaughter, Bernadette Hutson A’06, will be graduating from Woodlands this June. I grew up in – Pacific, MO, known as the “Gateway to the Ozarks.” The famous Hwy 66 ran through the middle of town and was a major source of business. Personal hero or heroine – My father was a quiet man who sacrificed unbelievably to send me to Catholic schools. This enabled me to attend college by obtaining a Sacred Heart scholarship. Currently I’m – trying my hand at genealogy. My greatgrandmother was an Indian squaw, and I hope to locate her tribe and my mother’s family roots. If I could do it all over, I’d – learn to play golf at an earlier age. I was 50 years old before I had the money or the time to take up the hobby. My family says I – am too generous with my time and money. Now I’m reading – Blood of Heaven by Bill Myers, one of my favorite authors. I’d like to have dinner with – Anne Rice. I want to ask her about her amazing journey of faith and her new historical fiction books about Christ. Schooling – M.S.Ed. National-Louis University; B.S. Maryville University In school I was known as – a student athlete. Favorite “junk” food is – anything with dark chocolate: chocolate-covered popcorn, dessert pizza, coffee, etc. I spend my “free” time – exercising with Wii games. I especially like the basketball and ping-pong, and in my family, hold the 3-point record for basketball. Your proudest moment – I am very proud of our students in science fairs and science Olympiads, especially the teams that qualified to compete at the state level. Favorite school memory – Playing a clarinet in my high school marching band.

by Molly Lawrence A8

SHS sports teach life lessons

s I near the end of my time here at Sacred Heart, I will be sad to leave but have made many memories that I will take with me. Throughout my years here, I have participated in a variety of sports and taken all of my academics seriously. I feel that both athletics and academics have played an important role in the development of the person I am today, as they have helped me to work better with others, maintain a balance and live out the five Goals. Sacred Heart offers many athletic opportunities. Cross-country is the first sport offered to students, and it allowed me to run and interact with kids of many different ages. When I was younger, I learned from the older kids, who were always very encouraging and supportive. As I grew older, I became one of the team leaders and did my best to help a firm the younger runners. A few years after cross-country, dedication to I was fortunate to be able to play soc- both school cer, volleyball and basketball. It was and sports great to see my teams’ improvement teaches through the years. In volleyball, for example, we went from barely get- responsibility ting our serves over the net, to three and grows hits almost every time, to eventually character. becoming one of the league’s best teams. We grew as a team and helped each other to grow as both players and individuals. At SHS, the academics are very challenging. For me, athletics offered a balance for all of the homework and studying that comes with a Sacred Heart education. After coming home from a sports practice or game, I was better able to concentrate on all of my school work. I believe that being involved in many different sports allowed me to actually perform better in school. It taught me how to manage my time; recognizing what needed to be done became essential when I had a lot to do. I believe having a firm dedication to both school and sports teaches responsibility and grows character. I believe it is important for all SHS students to become involved in some sort of after-school activity, be it sports, the musical or the after-school program. By participating in sports, I have lived out Goal V, which is personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. I had to make wise choices and maintain a sense of balance in order to be successful in both academics and athletics. Throughout my last year at Sacred Heart, the end of each sports season has been very bittersweet. Despite some sadness and reluctance to leave, I know that I am well-prepared for high school. Sacred Heart has done an excellent job of helping me grow as a student, an athlete, and most importantly, a person.

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International Network School

Ecole Primaire Sainte Odile in Montpellier, France This Sacred Heart school in southern France is a co-ed day school for ages 3-11.

acred Heart school Sainte Odile is located in southern France in the city of Montpellier, close to the Mediterranean Sea. Sainte Odile is a co-ed day school for students ages 3-11. Currently, there are 470 students and 17 classes. The school is described by the Head of School, Genevieve Borderes, as “a beautiful school with plenty of inside and outdoor space.” The history of Sainte Odile goes back to St. Madeleine Sophie Barat herself. In 1840, St. Madeleine Sophie traveled to Montpellier to visit family friends. She purchased a building on the Rue de la Garenne. In 1841, Sacred Heart nuns used that space to create a boarding school for 15 students. Eighteen years later, additional property was offered as a gift and a new boarding school was built. But all did not progress as

planned. In 1906, after separation of the church and state, the nuns were expelled and banned from teaching. The property was guarded by former students and transformed into a small seminary. Ten years later, there was a secret return of the Religious, along with some former residents. Desiring to keep legal status, but unable to display the name Sacred Heart, they opted for Sainte Odile, in resonance with the attachment of Alsace to France in 1919. The school was entirely rebuilt in 1977 and now includes a set of small modern houses, surrounded by large courtyards, vegetable gardens and orchards that the students maintain. Most of the students work on projects during the school day, some of which are off campus. “Last week, four classes left for

five days in Auvergne (center of France),” Borderes said through French translation. “Currently, two CM2 classes (10- to 11-year-old students) have a theatrical project.” The CE1 classes (7- and 8- year-olds) will present a comedic theater piece in June. The school is very conscious of its place in nature and being “green.” Some students learn by growing their own garden at the school. The CM1 classes (9- and 10-year-olds) have been working on a wind project, which they will later install in the school garden. A two-day planting project was organized with students and their parents. Due to their motivation, there

are currently 100 shrubs planted on the school grounds. The younger students study music in their classes and sing in a children and adult choral group. The older students have the opportunity during lunch to take guitar, flute, piano or harmonica lessons. Sports at school include handball, rugby, judo and roller skating. Competitions and tournaments are organized for older students to play against other schools in the city. www.shschicago.org

Goal 5:

Personal Growth

Each year, the Schools focus on one of the five Goals of Sacred Heart education. This year, the focus is Goal 5, “to educate to personal atmosphere of wise freedom.” Numerous activities occur on and off campus to that end. Highlighted here are just a few.

Goal V, Criteria 5: The school provides opportunities for all mem

Driehaus Center: behind the scenes The Driehaus Center at the Conway House would never have been restored to its former glory, nor been reinstated as an invaluable part of the SHS campus, without the years-long dedication of two SHS parents of alums: Joe Antunovich and Eva Quateman. A look behind the scenes.

Joe Antunovich preserves past in historical restoration

oe Antunovich, parent of two its notable ownership and the comSHS alumni, put the resources of munity services it accommodated,” he his large architectural firm Antuexplained. novich Associates to work to renovate It was built in 1906 for Richard the R.F. Conway House. Joe valued Conway as part of the new subdivision the historical significance of the called Edgewater. Conway owned the 10,400 sq. ft. corner brownstone and company that built Lake Shore Drive. was able to recreate its Tudor Revival The Conway family sold the style in creative ways. property in 1924 to the North End For instance, samples of the Club, a trailblazing women’s commuoriginal clay roof tiles were unearthed nity service organization which used in a dusty corner of the attic and were the house for 35 years. It was sold to then used to track down the original the Convent of Sacred Heart for use mold. The roof now looks exactly like as Hardey School for Boys in 1959. it did 100 years ago. Now, thanks in great part to The restoration posed unique the Antunovich contribution, it will challenges. “Locating sources for the again serve the Schools. Antunovich original special materials (such as Associates is a 45-member firm that the mosaic tiles for the porch and works on varied high profile projects, the clay roof tiles) entailed painstakmost recently, a new master plan for ing research,” said Joe. “Integrating DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus, the modern heating, Flair Tower, a 26-story ventilating, air conhigh-rise, and the new ditioning, electriRonald McDonald cal, plumbing and House. What motivated communication such a generous donasystems within tion of time and valuthis 100-year-old able resources? building was also “Sacred Heart gave an enormous chalmy children the gift of lenge.” He cites the a wonderful primary 3-floor elevator Joe Antunovich (l) and Jeff Zelisko education. They were that makes the taught respect and stand before the grand fireplace. house fully access kindness to others. compliant as another notable design They were taught to work hard and challenge. to give back to the community,” Joe “Perhaps the biggest challenge said. “Our gift back to Sacred Heart was striking the right balance between is a complement to the marvelous restoration and preservation and com- donation given by our good friend and pleting this project within a reasoncolleague Richard Driehaus. We could able budget,” he added. not ignore his foresight and generos The project has been the source ity in contributing to the restoration of much pride for Joe and his project of this beautiful building at Sacred design Principal and Architect, Jeff Heart. Richard showed the way…we Zelisko. followed.” Joe noted, “We are particularly Joe finds personal satisfaction proud that the intricate masonry exte- in his involvement with the restorarior and prominent clay tile roof lines tion. “To be able to join others in have been returned to their former giving back to the school that guided distinguished elegance.” our children through their formative On the exterior, they restored years is so gratifying and rewarding. It the brickwork, the copper flashings, uplifts the spirit!” the intricate carved limestone sur Joe’s son David H’86 is living with rounds and the mosaic tile floor on his wife, Linda, and children Ava (4) the front porch. On the interior, Joe and Dylan (3) in San Francisco. David calls the restoration of the original works in construction and is restoring ornate woodwork and wood floors “a their 100-year-old home.Joe notes “the labor of love.” apple did not fall far from the tree!” While the Conway House has His daughter Sara A’94 lives with her long been admired for its architecture, husband, Orion Montoya, in New York. Joe says it’s much more than that. She is training as a soprano for the op“The house is ‘historic,’ not only for era, which is in Joe’s words “a different its spectacular architecture, but for kind of arduous creativity!”

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Dads make a differen

Dads are rolling up their sleeves for SHS. The first annual Dads Tim O’Neil inspects son Teddy’s & Kids (H4) paint job at Josephinum. Service Project took place at Josephinum Academy on Sunday, April 25. More than 45 parents and 76 children from Sacred Heart cleaned up the grounds and gardens, painted lockers, doors and radiators, as well as created a canvas of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The day was organized by SHS dads Tom Joyer and Kevin Lee, along with Out-

reach Coordinator Paz Salas, and Head of Schools Nat Wilburn. “Whether it was painting or building the new garden plot; from the girls who painted the mural to the dads who broke their backs cleaning up the field...there was a great sense of community, fun and hard work,” Lee said. “Two first grade boys were overheard saying to one another, ‘This is real man’s work.’” Joyer had been looking for an opportunity to work with his daughter on a service project. “With a fairly hectic travel schedule, I needed something valuable, but manageable, within my time constraints,” Joyer said. “Mr. Wilburn let me know that the

The Louvre? No, the halls of SHS! From

student creativity. More than 800 pieces of artw sculpture. Vocal and piano recitals made it a nig

Eva Quateman works her mag

va Quateman, mother of three SHS alumni, and a nationally known interior designer, has spent the past two years restoring the Driehaus Center at the Conway House to its Victorian splendor. Using photos taken in 1907 of the house interiors for a local magazine, she painstakingly recreated the look and, at times, the exact fixtures. For example, the original dining room chandelier by Tiffany was located and could have been purchased at an exorbitant price. Instead, Eva had an exact copy made for a fraction of the cost. “I took special care to select furniture styles, wallpaper and fixtures that would have been commonly found during that period,” Eva explained. “My favorite is the Victorian roundabout in the main entry hall.” As a specialist in residential interiors, Eva knew just where to go to achieve the results she wanted, with budget always in mind. She had some of the Schools’ existing furniture reupholstered, bought some in antique shops in Connecticut and New York, as well as had several pieces custom-made locally. “The biggest challenge was having the property look like a home yet function as a public building,” she noted.

She needed to use contract grade materials, which typically aren’t very traditional, luxurious or attractive. “We looked high and low for fabrics that would complement the overall look we were going for, and I think we were very successful.” Eva is especially pleased with the way the kitchen turned out and the transition of color throughout the space. Her favorite room is the first floor meeting room with the striking green wallpaper from Bradbury and Bradbury in San Francisco. With the help of her assistant, Chris Orton, she has transformed a somewhat shabby, worn building into Eva Quateman pauses on the grand old Center at the Conway H presence it was

Goal 5 Criteria

(From the revised Goals and Criteria, 2005)

1. All members of the school community show respect, acceptance and concern for themselves and for others. 2. School policies and practices promote self-discipline, responsible decision-making, and accountability. 3. Students grow in self-knowledge and develop self-confidence as they learn to deal realistically with their gifts and limitations. 4. School programs provide for recognizing, nurturing and exercising leadership in its many forms.

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5. The school provides opportunities for all members of the community to share their knowledge and gifts with others. 6. All members of the school community take personal responsibility for balance in their lives and for their health and well-being.

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school works with parents on these types of activities.” As Josephinum has a very small maintenance budget, it seemed a natural to assist them with the first SHS Dads & Kids Service Project. ‘This is The day began with a welcome prayer real man’s by Nat Wilburn and work,’ an intro to the school by Michael Dougherty, said a first Head of Josephinum. grader “It started out sunny and then, since no good deed goes unpunished, it began to pour, which I think the kids liked better,” Lee said. Joyer found the day such a positive

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experience that he is promoting it as an annual event. “I encourage anyone wishing to get involved on a project, on any time commitment level, to reach out to Paz Salas. She is great to work with and the results are very gratifying.” In addition, dads have been busy throughout the year on behalf of SHS. They made holiday basket deliveries to the Howard Area families and helped with Tuesday morning MS community service. SHS dads Jimmy Bennett and Louie Fernandez co-chaired International Night and were assisted by many other dads. In this same spirit of camaraderie, more than 100 SHS dads attended a Cubs night game at Wrigley Field on May 11.

Goal 5 Potpourri Bagels to build ✒ Bagel Sale for Chile– Bagels and juice were sold to raise funds to rebuild the Sacred Heart School in Chile damaged by the recent earthquakes. Abigail Kendall A8 (left) sells a bagel to Christian Pultz H2.

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m modest beginnings in 1997, Gallery Night has developed into a blockbuster exhibition of work were presented on May 13, including drawings, paintings, weavings, prints, ceramics and ght for the performing arts as well. Every student in school had art displayed.

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1. Gloria Kwakye (l) and Genevieve Fisher A5 examine sculptures. 2. Wynne Scheffler A3 performs in the Voice Recital. 3. Connor H5 points out his favorite piece to his mom, Molly Shutt. 4. Tyler Ginn and daughter enjoy the art.

gic on the corner brownstone a century ago. Quateman Interiors has been transforming spaces since 1990 and has been featured several times in Traditional Home Magazine, as well as in Better Homes and Garden’s Decorating magazine and the Chicago Tribune Magazine. Eva’s own road to personal growth began when she was a buyer and stylist for a well-known boutique, Ultimo, and

then began freelance photo-styling for Marshall Field’s and other larger stores. From there, her design work ranged from an apartment at the Palmolive Building to a ski house in Utah, from a 10,000 sq. ft. house on Biscayne Bay in Florida to a home on a bird sanctuary in Rhode Island. Why donate nearly 500 hours to the “6200 House”? Eva responds, “I have nothing but fond memories and great thanks for all that we have gained from being involved with the Sacred Heart family. It was not only a place for my children to go to school, but it was a place where my husband and I forged long-standing friendships. “Plus,” she added, “I have always wanted to get my hands on that house!” Patrick Quateman H’97 is 27, a senior analyst at Accenture and will be married this September. Lily A’03 is 21 and finishing her studies at New York University while writing two fashion blogs that her mother feels are “very cheeky and funny.” David H’08 is about to n the grand staircase of the newly restored Driehaus turn 16 and completing his sophoHouse before directing the furniture placement. more year at St. Ignatius.

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Hardey 8th grader, Pryor Rissover-Plotke, offers a helping hand to one of the clients at Children of the Heart, the Schools’ neighborhood early intervention program.

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Ham on rye?

Jules Williams H2 and Sloane Daley A2 make sack lunches to share with guests at Inspiration Café, one of the SHS service partners. Making lunches is one part of the second grade service program.

King’s rook to queen’s pawn...

Sacred Heart took on St. Gabriel’s in their first-ever Chess Championship. The Academy sister act of Mikayla Swanson A4 and Annika Swanson A2 concentrate on their moves during tournament play.

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Joe Shanahan, SHS dad and Grammy Award winner, speaks to the Middle School on the ethics of music piracy and copyright infringement. They learned that illegal downloading was the same as theft and discussed the moral ramifications. www.shschicago.org

Alumni News & ....

H.S. Profile Madeleine Oelerich

Callie Kaplan A’99 shares Haiti experiences at Angel Brunch

allie Kaplan A’99, the keynote speaker at Angel Brunch June 6 at the Chicago Hilton, shared her experiences working in Haiti for the past two years. Callie attended St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago and then Colgate University in upstate New York, where she majored in Cellular Neuroscience. After graduating in 2007, Callie moved to Jeremie, Haiti, to volunteer for the Haitian Health Foundation (HHF). Within six months she was hired as the project coordinator for HHF’s Next Generation of Healthy Women program, an adolescent girls’ sexual health and soccer program. Callie expanded and improved the program, promoting sustainability and empowerment of the young women participants. “My experiences in Haiti have shown me never to pity anyone or any group of people here or in any other country,” Kaplan said. “People in developing countries are most often portrayed in a desperate dehumanized way. In reality I was inspired daily by the life knowledge, experiences, and

perseverance of many of the Haitians.” She saw people face oppression and extreme adversity every day and yet continue to think positively and take hardships in stride. “This is indicative, I think, of the strength of the human spirit,” she reflected. While working for HHF, she designed and executed a unique research project evaluating the Next Generation of Healthy Women program by assessing women’s reproductive issues. Callie presented her research at the American Public Health Association conference in Philadelphia in November; the Global Health Education Consortium conference in Cuernavaca, Mexico, in April; and will soon present at the Interagency Youth Working Group in Washington D.C. later in June. Kaplan reflects on what she has learned from her travels and experiences. “The best way to help is to listen and learn from others and to use coalitions to come up with solutions to real world problems,” Kaplan said. “Everyone has something to teach and everyone has something to learn. The

Why did you choose Woodlands Academy? I had two sisters go through before me, and it ended up being a good decision for me. Woodlands, as a smaller school, provides opportuniCallie Kaplan is embraced by members ties that bigger schools can’t. Also it of her youth group from Caracolie, is very nice to continue my Sacred Jeremie in Haiti. Heart education and carry out some best lessons I learned came from the of the same traditions I have had most unexpected people and places.” since kindergarten. Callie is currently living and What extracurricular activities are working in Seattle, Washington, and you involved in? applying to graduate schools in global I will be vice president of Student public health. Council next year. This year I joined “I plan to pursue a degree in the golf club and helped to start a global public health, focusing on Marketing and Sales Club with my women’s reproductive health and geometry class. I also played volleyball rights,” Kaplan said. “I want to use and performed in the school musical. knowledge, community empowerment What was the biggest transitional and partnerships with local governchange for you going from the Acadments and organizations to address emy to Woodlands Academy? health disparities here and abroad.” FINALS. I had never before been To volunteer to help with Haitested on an entire semester’s worth tian Health Foundation youth health/ of material. The studying was very soccer program, contact Kaplan at: stressful and overwhelming. But after kckaplan@gmail.com. the first semester’s finals, I became used to the process and it was much easier. Did Sacred Heart prepare you for high school? If so, how so? I felt very prepared. Sacred Heart truly treated us as high school stuatricia Nebrida (r) Prep,” she noted. dents from the time we were in 6th proudly accepted the As part of achieving grade. I especially felt prepared for Sr. Catherine I. Seiker, this goal, she strove to writing papers because it had almost RSCJ, Award at the Alumni keep traditions and valbecome second nature for me. Luncheon from Alum Board ues alive for the youngHave you kept in contact with your Chair Beth Bennett before er alumni. Many of the SHS classmates? her parents, siblings and felSHS traditions figure Yes. Facebook has helped a lot! low alumni on May 1. She in her favorite school How does Woodlands Academy guide was honored for her 15 years memories. you through the college process? on the Alumni Board, her two years as “Congés, watching the lambs move At this point, high school is the its President and her work as a teacher. toward the creche, plays, Prize Days, priority, but I do know that I would While currently working in Train- great teachers and solid friendships are like to go into science. Woodlands ing and Organizational Development all wonderful Sacred Heart memories. approaches the college for Resurrection Healthcare, she has process in steps, with taught at various times at DePaul, Schools receive bequest preparation seminars Loyola, DeVry and Roosevelt UniThe Schools received a generous bequest of $25,000 and SAT/ACT prep versities. Nebrida is PhD-prepared in from Mrs. Jane Correa Maggin, a longtime friend of tests and a junior year English from Loyola. Sister Susan Maxwell and of the SHS Network. Maggin “College Skills” class. Nebrida enjoyed working with attended Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart, the different generations of women and graduating two years after Sister Maxwell. She served The Woodlands college counseling office men on the Alumni Board “We shared in many leadership positions, including Vice President is very helpful. at New York University and Director of Hands Across a common goal of keeping alumni America. The Schools are most grateful! involved with Sacred Heart/Hardey

Nebrida honored with Seiker Award Please pray for:

✝ Kathy McKeown = Kathleen McKeown ASH’54, win-

ner of the 2008 Sr. Catherine I. Seiker Award and Alumni Board member for more than 20 years, passed away in April. She is remembered fondly. “Kathy was always a voice of reason and wisdom on the Board,” said Patricia Nebrida ASH’86, past Board President. “Kathy attended meetings even through her illness, and I admired her strength and dedication.” McKeown enjoyed mixing with alums from all over the U.S. as a member of the national Alumni Association. “I was so touched when her classmates asked if they could speak at their 50th reunion,” said Ginger Tarjan ASH ‘68 and past Board President. “Their speech was about Kathy and their appreciation for all she did.” Tarjan added,“Through Kathy’s spirit as an alum, I learned again what it means to be a child of the Sacred Heart and to give back to the association.” =Steve Bumpus, father of Chelsea Bumpus A’07 =Stuart Corboy H’76 =Meryle Merlo, mother of Mary Merlo ASH’62 and Joan Merlo ASH’72 and mother-in-law of Joan Griffin Merlo ASH’59 =Mildred Brost Merrill A’23 =Sandra Piechota, cousin of Bobbie Muhrer, staff =Edward Phillips, father of Dennis Phillips, former faculty =David Ricci H’59 =Harold Sullivan, husband of Mildred Dolan Sullivan ASH’44 =Mathew K. Szygowksi H’47, brother of Barbara Szygowski Marrotta ASH’51, uncle of Catherine Marrotta Ferruzzi ASH’72, Margaret Marrotta Newell ASH’73, Elizabeth Marrotta Gerberi ASH’74, and Mary Frances Marrotta Caselli ASH’79

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Hardey gala planned for 2010-11 Ready for a year-long party? Hardey Prep turns 75 next year!

rom the original class of five boys in 1935 to 332 boys in 2010, Hardey Preparatory has flourished. As the Schools embark on Hardey’s 75th anniversary celebration next fall, they honor its nearly 1000 graduates. Activities galore will mark this milestone. Banners commemorating the anniversary will wave to the 50,000 cars that pass Sacred Heart daily. Hardey gentlemen will wear lapel pins on their blazers as a daily reminder. Special events are planned. On October 19th, Dr. Michael Thompson, widely-known for his New York Times Best Seller “Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys” will speak on the importance of fathers in the lives of children. He

is nationally known for his spirited, entertaining presentations. On December 8th, the 201st birthday of Mother Aloysia Hardey, Sr. Frances Gimber, RSCJ, archivist for the Society of the Heart, will treat the students, faculty and community to her research into the life of Mother Hardey. This scrappy nun overcame great adversity to found schools in the United States, Canada and Cuba. The annual Alumni Reunion Weekend April 29-May 1st will include a Hardey Shadow Day in which alumni can experience a day-in-the-life of a current Hardey student, including Mass. On Saturday, a special evening at the Driehaus Center at the Conway House, the former home of Hardey Prep from 1959 to 1972, will toast Hardey Prep. Save the date! As part of recognizing Hardey

Prep, the school has partnered with the Society of the Sacred Heart to raise funds to strengthen the Schools’ scholarship program. This effort will also include raising funds for “In Mission for Life,” the Society’s campaign for present and future elder care and their ministries. Bob Lock H’ 72 is chairing the Anniversary Celebration. Contact Kathy Fivelson, Director of Parent and Alumni Relations, at 773-6818404 for more information. The next 75 years are just beginning.

Alumni News Joan (O’Bryan) Herriott ASH’56 visited Chicago for her mother’s 100th birthday on May 20. She also visited Notre Dame for her 50th anniversary, June 6-8. Robert K. Lock, Jr. H’72 is honored and thrilled to serve as Chair of the Hardey 75th Anniversary Committee. Diane Evans ASH’70 is sorry to have missed her 40th reunion due to spine surgery, however would like to welcome all alumni to the AASH Western Regional Conference in Denver August 13-15. She will be working the registration table, so come see her! Elisabeth Sabaditsch-Wolff ASH’85 (r) is an ACT! (for America chapter leader). She traveled from Austria to Washington, D.C. in early June as a speaker at the National Conference and Legislative Briefing. Her daughter, Ella, now 5, is an avid skier like her mom. Ella is also learning English and misses her daddy, who is currently serving NATO/KFOR forces in Kosovo as commander of the German army hospital in Prizren. This is his second tour in Kosovo. Ella will attend a Catholic school in the fall.

2000'S Burim Bakalli H’02 recently graduated from IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology). He will work as a database administrator/developer and manager for health care and treatment centers. Maxwell E. Lisy H’02 is graduating with honors from University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in religious studies and political science. Melissa Jordan A’05 finished her freshman year at the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Chinese Language and Culture. She will minor in European Studies with German Language, Linguistic Anthropology and Philosophy. This summer, Melissa will spend nine weeks at the Middlebury College Chinese Language School, the equivalent to a year of language study. She is an officer in both the Bagpipe Band and the Women’s Rugby Club. Jack Souter H’07, currently attending St. Ignatius, was the featured speaker at the Sacred Heart Schools Sports Banquet on May 20. Lauren Bettuzzi A’08, Catherine Dorman A’09, Breanna Kendall A’08 and Madeline Oelerich A’08 attend Woodlands Academy in Lake Forest and earned 1st semester Honor Roll status with an overall average of A- (93%). Sr. Carol Campbell, RSCJ, (left with Nat Wilburn) Director of SHS from 1992-97, visited campus in April from her home in Atherton, CA. She sends love and good wishes to all.

Callie Kaplan A’99 was the 2010 Angel Brunch speaker at the Chicago Hilton on June 6. She attended St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago and then Colgate University in upstate New York. Callie currently lives and works in Seattle, Washington. See article at left on her work in Haiti.

Reunions – a 3-day extravaganza

he annual Alumni Reunion Weekend began with the Hardey Cocktail Party on Friday, April 30, at the Erie Café in Chicago, owned by alumnus Ron Lenzi H’79. Hardey Prep, as well Academy alums, enjoyed an evening reminiscing about time on Sheridan Road. On Saturday, the Academy came together for a luncheon at the Westmoreland Country Club in Wilmette, IL. Patricia Nebrida ASH’86 was honored with the Sr. Catherine I. Seiker, RSCJ, Award. On Sunday, May 2, alumni joined 8th-grade students and their parents as they welcomed the soon-to-be-graduates into the Sheridan Road Alumni Association. Hardey 8th graders were feted with breakfast in the school library while the Academy 8th grade girls and their parents enjoyed an afternoon Mater Tea. Both joined the alums for Mass in the chapel. “The spirit that filled the building was like nothing else,” said Sophie Streeter, Alumni Coordinator. “The coming together of the past and the present was a perfect way to end a wonderful weekend.”

From afar: Bob Dever H’60 (r) traveled from California to the reunion. He chats with Nat Wilburn and Maureen Ryan, AASH Vice-President.

Erie Cafe: (from l) Marco Raimondi H’72, Robert Clark H’72, Tony Fiore (past faculty), Artoro Olivera, Jr H’71

From the

Alumni Board President-Elect Kwaben Komai A’83

fter years of being missing in action from the Sacred Heart fold, I nervously returned a little over two years ago after reading the latest issue of the Heartbeat. I remembered seeing updates about a couple of my classmates from the Academy 1983. This led me to wonder what happened to these people I spent eight years of my life with? What are they up to? Are they involved in the life of the school, and am I the only one not involved? These thoughts led me to call the school, and I was enthusiastically invited to my very first Alumni Board meeting by then-Alum Relations Coordinator, Weston Outlaw! As I entered the school for the very first time in years, it did not take long to feel like the Sacred Heart I had remembered! It felt like the place where I had grown up and forged wonderful memories. As I sat through my first meeting chaired by then-Alumni Board President, Patricia Nebrida, I thought to myself “you can go back home.” I always felt cared for at Sacred Heart. It was my home away from home! I continue to enjoy and learn from members of the Alumni Board. I encourage all members of the Sacred Heart/ Hardey Prep Alumni to come back home. Come back and join the board and share ideas about the place where you spent your formative years! Do not let life get in the way. Sacred Heart and Hardey alums are everywhere! I had been working with a Hardey alum for over five months before we realized that our paths had crossed in the grand building on Sheridan Road! Judson Paschen H’78 and I reminisced about the school and the schoolmates we had in common. As I shared my experience on the board with Judson, it did not take long to convince him to come home, and he gladly said yes! There’s no place like home, even when that home is a school.

Face-to-face beats Facebook! Reunions celebrated at Westmoreland

Classes of 1950, 1951 & 1953

40th Reunion Class of 1970

Class of 1958 & 1959

Class of 1960

Class of 1986, Patricia Nebrida & family & Ginger Tarjan

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From the

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It takes a village, the Sheridan Road village Volunteerism the backbone of Sacred Heart community

here is really nothing that I know to compare to the energy of an elementary school – particularly here. From the moment one arrives in the morning, there is a “buzz” of energy from Sacred Heart students who are ready to meet their friends and start their day here among the community. That excitement is contagious for those who teach this age. It becomes our opportunity (and

challenge at times) to channel that excitement into learning. While there are those of us who are titled as faculty, administrator or school staff, the work of our school is really carried out by literally hundreds of people. SHS could Sacred Heart Schools simply not could simply not operate operate without the dedicated help and support of the volunteers who without the make our education possible. dedicated It is impossible to walk the help and halls of Sheridan Road at any moment of the day without support running into parents who are of our here to volunteer to read to a volunteers class, chaperone a field trip, attend a committee meeting or drive to community service. Volunteers are integral to every aspect of the school from the classroom to those who donate from their livelihood to help us with building, fundraising, special projects and

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community relations. From Parents of the Heart to our volunteer Board of Trustees, from Nat Wilburn our Alumni Board to the RSCJ who continue their presence here, we share a partnership in education. During this first year of being Head of Schools, I have continually been struck with the blessings we have here in our volunteers. Criterion five of Goal V reads, “The school provides opportunities for all members of the community to share their knowledge and gifts with others.” It could just as easily have read—the school depends on all members of the community to share their knowledge and gifts with others. Thank you to each of you who supports Sacred Heart Schools. Thank you for your generosity of heart, of talent and of time. Keeping up with 680 students takes a lot of energy and provides a lot of opportunity. We share a great gift in the blessing of this community—and it takes every one of us.

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Joining Nat Wilburn at the June Board of Trustee meeting are RSCJ Trustees Sr. Sally Brennan, Sr. Carol Haggarty and Sr. Mary Bernstein.

KDG Prize Day celebrates 80 beaming ‘grads’

he paparazzi were out in full force as the 80 Kindergarners received their diplomas from Head of Schools Nat Wilburn. After an address by Meg Steele, Primary School Head, the classes entertained the throng of parents and friends with rousing renditions of “I Like Being Little a Lot!” and “You’re a Great Big God.” They even demonstated their newly polished ballroom dancing techniques to Miles Gust and Grace Garber “Gymnopedie.” Now, off to first grade! process into KDG Prizes.

June 30, 2010 Last chance to make a donation to the 2009-10 Annual Fund. Make a difference in a child’s life. Call: 773-681-8409 or Donate online: www.shschicago.org

Nat Wilburn confirs a certificate on Olivia Cerda, assisted by her teacher Sarah Marco.

Annual Field Day filled with fun, basketball, beach, games and sun!

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he heavens opened to blazing sunshine for the annual SHS Field Day on June 1. Organized by Ron Schwartz, Athletic Director, and Sally Sharp, Head of Student Life, the day featured volleyball on the beach, the annual faculty/8th grade basketball game and myriad activities on the Loyola campus, from egg races to hula hoop and jump rope contests. Left: JP Rosenthal (l) edges Patrick Milito, both H3, in the sack race.

Mark Anderson puts the big “D” on Jana Brusek in the faculty/8th grade game.

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