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Alumnae Board 2020-2021 PRESIDENT
Callie Wall ‘05 VICE PRESIDENT
Christie Leigh Mueller Wells '02 S E C R E TA RY
Maria Cowley Quinn ‘05 If you, or an alumna you know, are interested in giving back by joining the SHA Alumnae Board, please contact Megan Brumleve Theisen ‘95 at mtheisen@shslou.org or 502.736.6408. We’d love to have you!
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The Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae Association is comprised of more than 11,000 women who have graduated from Sacred Heart Academy since it was founded in 1877. A member of Sacred Heart Schools, SHA is a Catholic, college preparatory all-girls school. Faithful to the mission of the Ursuline Sisters, SHA educates the whole person, fostering Christian values, personal integrity and responsible leadership in a supportive learning environment committed to academic excellence. To view all board members, visit sha.shslou.org/alumnae/.
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STUDENT & FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS Congratulations to these seven Valkyries who have been recognized by the 2021 Scholastic Art Competition, the nation's oldest and most prestigious art award for teens. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, these regional winners are part of an online exhibition launched February 11. Congratulations! Isabella Frank ’21, Honorable Mention, Painting Carter Franklin ’23, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration Caroline Hirn ’21, Honorable Mention, Art Portfolio and Silver Key, Ceramics & Glass Hannah McDonnell ’21, Honorable Mention, Painting Molly Shean ’22, Honorable Mention, Mixed Media and Silver Key, Painting Charlotte Smith ’21, Honorable Mention, Mixed Media Olivia Spalding ’21, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
Student leaders from SHA’s Diversity Leadership Team, Black Student Union and West Meets East Club joined forces to lead the student body in a workshop focused on Identity. The leaders shared their experiences and talked about how our personal identities are a framework for how each of us experiences the world. This took place during their TEAM period, and because of the hybrid schedule, took two weeks and four separate seminars to get through all our in-person students. The student body listened and reflected, then broke out into small (socially-distanced) groups to discuss. Listening, reflecting, discussing. These are all characteristics of great leaders – and SHA is full of them!
SHA is so proud to announce that Caroline Carrig and Lily Terrell have both been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Both Valkyries continue to demonstrate our Ursuline Core Values and distinguish themselves as IB Learners. We are proud of their unwavering commitment to academic excellence!
Congratulations to Gabby Alvarez and Emma Rose Farber for being selected to the Louisville Girls Leadership. LGL is a nonprofit that strives to help equip young people with tools that will help them navigate their journey of self-development through education, advocacy, and action enhancing their potential as leaders.
Sixteen students participated in virtual Kentucky Youth Assembly this year, and as always, Sacred Heart did an amazing job! Clarissa Worthington won the award for outstanding speaker, Amy Boakye was awarded the seat for the president of the Senate for next year, and Claire Klein was awarded outstanding attorney for the Supreme Court.
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SHA’s Future Problem Solving team won 1st place in Governor’s Cup regional competition, moving on to the STATE competition! Congratulations and good luck to senior Anna Whittle, junior Lauren Pappalardo, sophomore Ryleigh Stark, and junior Caroline Rogers.
World Language teachers, Mrs. Marie Griffin and Mrs. Rachael Walters '11 have each earned the highest credential available to American educators by becoming National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. This certification is achieved through a rigorous, performance-based, peer-reviewed assessment of a teacher's pedagogical skills and content knowledge that takes several years to complete. NBCTs demonstrate advanced teaching knowledge, skills, and practices like the certifications earned by experts in law and medicine. It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education. Felicidades!
For the second year in a row, the SHA yearbook was named the best high school yearbook in the state of Kentucky at the WKU Mark of Excellence contest! The Angeline won 8 individual awards: • Best overall yearbook: 1st place • Overall layout and design: 1st place • Theme development: 1st place • Sports spread: 1st place • Student life spread: 1st place • Organizations spread: 1st place • Division page spread: 1st place • Sports action photo: 3rd place Advisor Allie Teta said, "I’m so proud of the incredible staff we had last year. Creating a 224-page yearbook can be challenging under even the best of circumstances… and somehow they managed to finish this yearbook during a global pandemic!" Congratulations to Ms. Teta and the 2020 Yearbook Staff: Bella Cockerham, Emma Johnson, Madison Gilkey, Allie Knight, Anna Lococo, Elise Overlin, Emma Coffey, Jade Popham, Anna Pfeifer, and Mary Warren
Donna Bender Moir, ‘79 is the 2019-20 NATIONAL Girls Basketball Coach of the Year The National Federation of State High School Associations selected SHA’s own Donna Moir, Athletic Director and Varsity Basketball Coach, as the National Girls Basketball Coach of the Year! The award designates Coach Moir among the most elite coaches in the country, as well as the state and sectional coach of the year. Coach Moir was selected as the recipient of all three awards for her coaching performance in the 2019-20 school year, lifetime win/loss record, community involvement, school involvement, and philosophy of coaching. As the head basketball coach, Moir became the first woman in the state of Kentucky to win the basketball championship as a player (1976) and as a coach (2002, 2003, 2004). Coach Moir is a member of the KY High School Basketball Hall of Fame, the Metro Athletic Directors Hall of Fame, the KY Athletic Hall of Fame, the Louisville Catholic Sports Hall of Fame, and the Valkyrie Hall of Fame. We are so proud of Coach Moir and grateful for her leadership and example. SPRING 2021 HeartBeat
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"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Led by Service Coordinator and Theology teacher, Ms. Jane Cruthirds, administration, and the theology department, Sacred Heart Academy students are not only called to serve, but they do so with great dedication and excitement, and in turn inspire and support so many through their work. This service is nothing new at SHA. With service as one of our Ursuline Core Values, Valkyries have always served their schools, parishes, communities, and those in need throughout our country and world. Here, we put the spotlight on several special young women who have answered the call to serve in numerous ways and inspired their peers, teachers, families, and communities. We hope they inspire you too! 6
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Living the Spirit of Community Prudential, along with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes students committed to acts of service through the annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. This year, Sacred Heart Academy recognized the following four students for their ongoing commitment to service.
Tara Singh ’22
Mia Mercer ’21
Outstanding Achievement as the Executive Director and foundress of the Bluegrass Literacy Project, Inc.
Meritorious Service as foundress of the Guardian on the Go Project
Anna Whittle ’21
Claire Klein ’21
Meritorious Service as a Fair Trade Ambassador at Just Creations
Meritorious Service through dedicated service to the Community Catholic Center
Living ‘Serviam’ On the Feast of St. Angela Merici, Rosann Whiting, Director of the Ursuline Education Network, announced the recipients of the 2020-21 Ursuline Education Network Service Awards. The young women were nominated by SHA personnel for their outstanding contribution of service to their community. Not only are they exemplary students in their academic achievement, but they have chosen to live “Serviam” in their lives. Read excerpts from each of these amazing Valkyries’ UEN service essays below.
Anna Whittle, ‘21
My faith has called me to serve in three different areas in my community during high school. For three years, I have been a member of the Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council (LYPC), which provides students with hands-on learning in philanthropy and grantmaking to create an appreciation of our community needs and how they can be met. I serve as a Fair-Trade Ambassador through a local fair-trade organization called Just Creations. This opportunity has allowed me to learn about and advocate for social justice and fair-trade principles while volunteering at not-for-profit fair-trade marketplace. Over the past two summers, I have interned with an environmental nonprofit called Trees Louisville.
Originally, I pursued this as a service opportunity with the goal of addressing urban heat island effect caused by the diminishing tree canopy. This unpaid internship taught me that service work can also lead to paid opportunities and professional ways to serve the needs of others. My high school service work has helped me to further discern my vocation as I move towards college. During my time at Sacred Heart Academy, I have often found myself asking the deeper questions about the roots of the problems my service involves me in addressing. These service opportunities have provided me with meaningful spaces to learn about and discuss the underlying social justice factors that cause these problems, thus giving me the skills needed to make a more effective and tangible impact on my community. Through my service, I have discovered my own passion for environmental justice and human rights advocacy, which has allowed me to confidently speak up about these issues and empower others to join me in meeting the needs of my community.
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Helen Herberger, ‘22
When the coronavirus first swept the globe in March of 2020, it shut down businesses, schools, and churches. The CDC recommended everyone wear masks that covered people’s nose and mouth when engaging in community activities outside of the home. During this time, I worked with my mom to make masks for my family. I continued to make masks reaching 50 masks made. This was more than we needed. My mom made a Facebook post to see where we could donate the left-over masks. The response from people and businesses requesting masks was much more than we anticipated. My mom and I organized orders and I started on a mission to provide masks for as many people as I could. I spent several weeks making masks in the evenings after school and on weekends to keep up with the demand. In all, I spent over 240 hours making over 850 masks. I donated masks to local nursing homes, hospitals, Catholic Charities, our Archdiocesan offices, a few businesses, individuals who needed to continue working with the public or worked with individuals in COVID-19 high risk categories, and family members and friends. My parents have always taught my brother and I it is important to give back. This Ursuline value of service is also reinforced at Sacred Heart Academy. My teachers stress the importance of giving of our time and talents in service to those around us. This project made a difference for so many throughout the community, enabling them to regain a sense of normalcy and protect people by reducing the spread of the virus. This service is important to me because it helped to bring happiness to those around me and to help build a better community. I was able to support my community amid a global crisis.
Grace Liby, ‘22
Throughout the year 2020, I participated in service work with various organizations involving different missions and goals. One of the service organizations I work with is Norton Children’s Hospital. I am a member and Secretary of the Teen Board. My main goal is to raise money and awareness for the hospital and families by volunteering my time and resources. I also dedicate my time to an organization called Educational Justice. I act as an educational activist, tutoring and mentoring fifth through eighth grade students who struggle in school. While these organizations are my main service activities, I think smaller service projects also make an impact on the community. My smaller projects have included hosting a no-contact shoe drive for WaterStep, a no-contact food and toiletry drive for Paula’s Pantry, making animal toys for the Humane Society, and writing cards to residents in nursing homes. As a young woman engaging in service to the community amidst the challenges of a global pandemic, I would describe my service as doing what needs to be done in correlation to the current needs of my community. I follow Gandhi’s motto “be the change you wish to see in the world.” This idea keeps me accountable and focused on knowing service can create a world that I want to be in. Service is important in my life because it gives me the chance to make others happy even when I am sometimes experiencing hard times myself. I have found service is truly what you make of it. My lifetime goal is to wake up every day and have the desire and drive to support others.
Claire Klein, ‘22
I have explored my passion for civic engagement throughout my time at Sacred Heart Academy by hosting three voter registration drives. My freshman year, I held a “pledge to register” drive for my classmates. This drive advocated for and educated the Freshman class on the importance of registering to vote. Over half the class pledged to register to vote when they become eligible. Beginning last spring in my Sophomore year and running through the close of the Kentucky voter registration period, I held virtual voter registration drives. The pandemic did not stop me from creating instructional videos and reaching out through partner advocacy organizations. My virtual drives were in partnership with Inspire to Vote, The Civics Center and 18by.vote.
I became interested in voting and civic engagement by participating in a civic engagement fellowship, the Kentucky Youth Assembly, and the Young Leaders Academy. These programs have helped me to realize the significance of active participation in our government. It is this realization that sparked my passion to ensure that other young people can use their voices to demonstrate what they care about and influence the entire country. Voting is the first step to an America which is representative of its citizenship. Being a passionate advocate for civic engagement has prompted me to seek opportunities to be a participating citizen. My fellowship with 18by.vote and involvement with a variety of different engagement organizations has taught me innovative community organizing techniques. I have been exposed to and utilized advocacy technology and have learned to harness the power of social media to raise awareness of important guidelines and voter updates. Although I am not currently able to vote, my service work has allowed me to influence the actions of those who can, while solidifying my passion for community involvement. I cannot wait for my first vote and will be able to bring many of my peers with me!
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Reese Quinlan, ‘22
I developed a four-year relationship with a non-profit organization, Dogs Helping Heroes. Dogs Helping Heroes provides service dogs to veterans, first responders and Gold Star family members who have physical or mental impairments. During this time, I organized ten different fundraisers which provided $25,000 to adopt and train four service dogs. These dogs are now in service to our nation’s heroes who live in Kentucky and Indiana.
While working with Dogs Helping Heroes, I have seen first-hand the positive effects the service dogs have on their heroes. Many heroes suffer from suicidal thoughts, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, and mobility issues following their service to country and community. Dogs Helping Heroes provides service dogs which make it possible for heroes to regain pieces of their lives back. In fact, seeing the change in the heroes’ life inspired me to create a mini documentary for my 10th-grade International Baccalaureate Personal Project. I interviewed an ex-EMT/current 9-1-1 call operator before, during, and after he completed his service dog training with Dogs Helping Heroes. He suffered from PTSD, depression, and anxiety, which impaired his life and eventually discouraged him from participating in many everyday activities. He told me about his slow withdraw from social events, crowded places, and most importantly, from his own family. This all changed when he received his service dog, Marvin. Marvin stabilized the EMT’s mental health, helped him to return to a routine life, and enabled him to be more present to his daughter and son. He explained that Marvin “saved his life,” and that he might not have been alive without the help and support that he received from Dogs Helping Heroes. My father is a veteran and ingrained in me an upmost respect for those who have served, therefore, my fundraising efforts give me an opportunity to show my support for the brave men and women who keep our country and cities safe. My advocacy work raises awareness of the detrimental effects service to country and community can have on individuals (i.e., PTSD). It has been important to bring awareness of the work accomplished by Dogs Helping Heroes to Sacred Heart. I am blessed and beyond grateful for the opportunities that have arisen from my service to Dogs Helping Heroes, and never thought that when I started fundraising for the organization in eighth grade, it would become my strongest passion and biggest achievement.
Haylen Wehr, ‘22
At the peak of the coronavirus quarantine in March, I lost my uncle, who was my best friend, to drug-related causes. It was at this moment I turned to my passion and mental escape, design and fashion. I combined my passion for sewing, design, sustainability, and business to create a small, reworked vintage clothing brand, Bad Trip Clothing. I gathered pre-owned, sustainably sourced clothing then revamped it to create something new and unique! Through my brand, I hope to raise awareness and a monetary donation to support those battling drug addictions. I am doing this by donating 10% of proceeds from my clothing line to The Healing Place, a nonprofit based in Louisville, KY that provides free and quality rehabilitation to any person struggling with substance. I chose to support this organization at the peak of the pandemic because although the coronavirus has practically shut down the world, addiction never sleeps. This quarantine has been detrimental to many people’s mental health and addiction rates rise by the day, so I decided that putting funds towards The Healing Place’s operations was the best way to serve the needs of people who struggle with addiction most immediately in a time where in-person volunteering is not allowed. I hope that I have encouraged some of the girls who have struggled to find fulfilling service opportunities to go out and create their own service opportunities! My service fulfills my wishes to help those struggling with addiction and provides me with an outlet to express my creativity, emotions, and passions on every level! Creating this project has helped me grieve and heal after the death of my beloved uncle. I have learned so much, ranging from new sewing, embroidery, and screen-printing techniques to business and marketing skills. Succeeding in starting my business has helped me prove to myself that I am capable of making my dreams of serving others through art come to fruition!
Lexis Smith, ‘24
This past summer, I applied for the opportunity to volunteer at Camp Hi Ho. Although, I was a year younger than the volunteer requirement I was able to apply because I had attended Hi Ho as a camper. Each week, I assisted campers and counselors as they participated in arts and crafts, worked with the resident farm animals, interacted in the pet barn, and received snacks, and I built relationships with junior campers. I always jumped in to help with carpool, serving lunch and other camp tasks as needed. Camp was very different this year due to COVID-19 restrictions and I was excited to be able to pitch in to keep the tradition of Camp Hi Ho going! Camp Hi Ho’s motto is “to make kids happy.” Every day I did my best to ensure campers had the most fun possible and be happy. I spent a lot of time working at the arts and crafts station. This gave me the ability to do crafts with the campers, help them, and bond with them. I loved to make kids laugh by telling them jokes, or even by telling them funny stories. This year, it was so important to give the campers an opportunity to just have fun and be kids in the middle of this pandemic. As a teen, I am called to find ways to serve the community. I responded to this call to serve with my passion to make people happy. On the first day of camp, I was not sure how I was going to do. I was somewhat introverted and shy. By the end of camp, I was able to describe myself as an extrovert. This opportunity to help children to have fun and be happy impacted me and the community. I learned as much from the campers as they did from me. A particular camper was a great witness to personal faith and closeness to God during a time where I did not feel particularly close to God. We spent a lot of time during camp talking about ways to build a relationship with God which encouraged me to strive daily to be closer to God. A closeness which calls me and encourages me to continue my acts of service.
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Human Connection and Vaccination
TWO SHA STUDENTS VOLUNTEERED TIME TO GET HUNDREDS OF SENIORS VACCINATED FOR COVID-19
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When sophomore Jacqueline Teague and freshman Amelie Beck, cousins, and students at Sacred Heart Academy helped their grandparents to make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine they realized quickly there was a great need in our community. And being Valkyries, these two servant leaders sprang into action immediately!
A Testimonial: “My day started with a heartwarming story about two of your students who are assisting older citizens in scheduling their COVID immunizations!! How wonderful. I am from southern Indiana and worked as Administrative Assistant to the President of Providence High School in Clarksville for eighteen years prior to moving to Prescott, Arizona. You can imagine my excitement when I saw your two students on a news broadcast out of Phoenix. These two young ladies are an inspiration to so many!! How thoughtful of them and what a wonderful way to show the world how to truly make a difference. Thanks to Sacred Heart Academy for continuing to produce outstanding citizens!!”
They found that many seniors who were eligible for the vaccine in Kentucky did not have access to the internet or knowledge of how to navigate the cumbersome online system. When they called to make an appointment, they were often directed to the online scheduler, a circle of frustration that led some to simply give up. Yet, this age group is the most at-risk for serious complications and death from COVID-19. The girls knew they could help. So, they created a movement called VaxConnectKy, with a phone number and email address, followed by an easyto-use registration template, and Facebook and Instagram pages. Their flyer volunteering assistance with scheduling vaccination appointments for anyone fitting in the 70+ age category went viral immediately.
small contribution is helping people.” Interim principal, Amy Nall, is full of pride for the servant leadership the girls are embodying. “Amelie and Jacqueline exemplify what it is to be a Valkyrie – they are strong women of great faith whose compassion and leadership called them to serve, she said. “Through their service, Amelie and Jacqueline not only assisted our senior citizens to secure their vaccination appointments, but they provided a friendly voice and a helpful spirit of patience and congeniality that provided another healthy antidote - the antidote of human connection.” The testimonials and gratitude flowed in from happy ‘customers’ as well. One woman remarked that she was not ‘technically-challenged’ but was still having trouble securing an appointment for her 94-year-old father. After help from Jacqueline and Amelie, she wrote this to administrators at the school, “I just wanted to let you know that the brilliance & compassion shown to the most vulnerable during what seems like the worst of times is a shining example of what greatness lies ahead in the hands of our next generations. May these young women seek careers in public service as they have already served well beyond their years in utilization of their strengths. Their future influence is limitless! As educators, they must make you rightfully proud and their parents deserve credit for “jobs” well done.” Jacqueline said, “helping the most at risk in our community is very rewarding. It felt great assisting those who had been isolated for 10+ months and they were so appreciative. Knowing we helped others’ grandparents is very fulfilling!” Though not at all important to these two girls, they became local celebrities, being interviewed by five local news outlets, stations from as far away as California, and nationally by CNN and others. The best part about the coverage is that it helped more people find out about VaxConnectKy, helping immensely in getting people vaccinated in our state and just maybe inspired teens across the country to help in their communities as well.
As of early March, Jacqueline and Amelie had fielded 500+ phone calls and 685+ emails from people requesting assistance either for themselves or an elderly friend or family member. In the first two weeks alone, they helped 600+ people either make appointments or receive their first dose of the vaccine. The high school students’ mission was very clear, “we believe every senior citizen in Kentucky has the right to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. We provide the personal connection and technical support necessary to make this a reality for those who would otherwise have difficulty obtaining this lifesaving healthcare.” According to the girls, the requests ran the gamut from simple to full support; they even arranged transportation for some in need. They answered simple questions, guided people through the online process in real-time or sent them a detailed template of instructions for registration. Amelie said, “we wanted to do everything in our power to help senior citizens obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. We were striving to make our community a safer place for those who are most vulnerable. It means a lot to know that our SPRING 2021 HeartBeat
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Inspirational ASPIRATIONS
Sacred Heart Academy sophomore, Arianna Martinelli has won the prestigious 2021 National Award for Aspirations in Computing from the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT). The NCWIT is the only national non-profit focused on women’s participation in computing, helping 1,400 organizations recruit, retain, and advance women from K-12 and higher education through industry and entrepreneurial careers by providing support, evidence and action. Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Award recipients, such as Arianna, are chosen for their demonstrated interests and achievements in computing, proven leadership ability, academic performance, and plans for post-secondary education. This year, there were over 4,300 talented young applicants, and Arianna was one of only 40 young women to receive the national award!
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After completing the Computer Science Essentials class with Mrs. Connie Ferch Kuebbing '04, Arianna was very excited to pursue opportunities in technology outside of the classroom and share her love of technology. She founded the SHA HACK Club so coding could be more accessible to other girls at SHA who are not pursuing the Computer Science concentration. She also sought out an internship at a technology startup called Moxie Girl, a goal-setting mobile application that helps young women set and achieve goals. Then over the summer, Arianna competed and won a National Hackathon coding competition where she built an iOS application to address loneliness and isolation among the senior community during COVID-19.
For the second year in a row, Sacred Heart Academy received the College Board's AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to both AP Computer Science and AP Computer Science Principles. SHA is one of only 56 schools to be recognized for closing the gender gap in both AP computer science courses. We are honored to be recognized for engaging our Valkyries in the field of computer science, preparing them for in-demand STEM jobs and inspiring them to help solve real-world problems.
Mrs. Kuebbing said, “We are so proud of Arianna! She is extremely deserving of this award. When we looked into ways to improve our STEM program a few years ago, the obvious gap that needed to be filled was computer science. I’m so thankful that the SHA leadership has empowered us to put time and resources into our computer science program so that Arianna, and others, can find their passion and shine.” Arianna is only the third young woman from Kentucky to ever win this national award. Her parents credit Mrs. Kuebbing, Mrs. Nall and SHA for helping Arianna find her passion and her voice and are grateful to SHA for offering young women the opportunity to engage in Computer Science courses, saying “this award reflects your tireless work and support for all the girls at SHA…we are truly blessed.” Of Mrs. Kuebbing, Mrs. Martinelli went on to say, “she made Computer Science fun and interesting which sparked Arianna’s excitement about information technology. She also has been so helpful to Arianna in supporting the HACK Club and providing great feedback and guidance.” 12
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Lasting Influence ON SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH EDUCATION
On January 25, 2021, Mayor Greg Fischer and the Partnership for a Green City presented the 10th annual Joan Riehm Memorial Environmental Leadership Award to SHA alumna, Julie Shinton Fried, ’84. The award was created in honor of Joan Riehm, also a Valkyrie, class of 1963, for her leadership in environmental sustainability efforts in the community. The Mayor said of Joan, she “was a remarkable woman, dedicated to public service, strengthening her beloved hometown and leaving an enduring legacy that includes sustainability, environmental education, and beautification of Louisville through Brightside and the Partnership for a Green City.” Julie also dedicated her career to environmental education and was employed by the City for over twenty years. Through her work as Community Education Manager at Brightside, Julie educated children from kindergarten through high school on the benefits of caring for our environment. Longtime coworker and friend, Darleen Horton said Julie’s work “produced adults who are better stewards of our environment and focused on improving our city by being sustainable; a lesson we all should carry with us, and a message Joan would endorse.”
In a virtual WebEx, the Mayor and members of the Partnership joined Julie and her family, friends, and coworkers to present the Joan Riehm award and unveil a special surprise. The Partnership announced the creation of the “Julie Shinton Fried Sustainable Schools Award” in her honor and presented the premier award to Sacred Heart Academy for its’ demonstrated commitment to sustainability and educating students with concern for the future! If that wasn’t enough, the Mayor concluded by proclaiming January 25, 2021, “Julie Shinton Fried Day” in Louisville. It was an inspirational and heartwarming presentation of both awards. One attendee noted that now the two most prestigious environmental awards in Louisville are named for Valkyries, and we couldn’t be prouder to call them our own. “It is clear the environmental impact Julie has had on our city and in the education of our children in the importance of being good stewards of the environment. Since we share that aspiration, we are so proud that Sacred Heart Academy is the recipient of the Julie Shinton Fried Sustainable Schools Award and are honored to carry on the work of this very special alumna.” Dr. Karen McNay, President, Sacred Heart Schools.
Shortly before going to print on this issue of the HeartBeat, we learned that Julie lost her long battle with ovarian cancer, on February 24, 2021. We are comforted in knowing that Julie was able to receive the Joan Riehm Award during the virtual ceremony on January 25, and to receive the news of the award created and named in her honor. Julie’s legacy will live on in her beloved family, and the many friends and colleagues in the community who were present that day, and who had the chance to tell Julie how much they appreciated and admired her, loved her, and were praying for her. Please remember Julie and her family in your prayers. SPRING 2021 HeartBeat
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Leading the Way IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Sacred Heart Academy has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy performance, becoming the first and only high school in Louisville to achieve this prestigious status. Jean Lupinacci, Chief of the ENERGY STAR® Commercial & Industrial Branch, said “from the boiler room to the board room, organizations are leading the way by making their buildings more efficient and earning EPA’s ENERGY STAR® certification.” Sacred Heart Schools chief engineer, Kevin Sauer credits investments in building automation and energy management systems for a 20% campus-wide energy reduction; an outward symbol of Sacred Heart’s continued commitment to sustainability.
ENERGY STAR® certified buildings and plants are verified to perform in the top 25% of buildings nationwide, based on weather-normalized source energy use that considers occupancy, hours of operation, and other key metrics. ENERGY STAR® is the only energy efficiency certification in the United States that is based on actual, verified energy performance. “We’re honored to earn the ENERGY STAR® for superior energy performance at SHA and appreciate the efforts of everyone who has been involved in its efficient operation,” said Dr. Karen McNay, president, Sacred Heart Schools. “As Catholic schools, saving energy is just one of the ways we show our community we care, and that we’re committed to doing our part to protect the environment and public health, both today and for future generations.”
On average, ENERGY STAR® certified buildings and plants use 35% less energy, cause 35% fewer greenhouse gas emissions,
and are less expensive to operate than their peers—all without sacrifices in performance or comfort.
In using 35% less energy, SHA enjoys savings in operations and maintenance costs, reduced reliability risks, lower emissions and improved student, faculty and staff health and overall experience, and an increased real property value. Total utility savings at SHA from January 2019 to present is over $245,000 – equal to a reduction of 736 metric tons of carbon dioxide.
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Representatives from SHA’s Trane Technologies team, including alumna Christy McGuire Fetsch ‘02 were onsite at Sacred Heart Academy to present school leadership with a plaque signifying the ENERGY STAR® certification in February. Fetsch, who credits former SHA math teacher Mr. Reid with helping her excel, had this to say: “As an energy consultant, it is fulfilling to help clients reach sustainability goals and reduce the energy intensity of the world. It’s even more exciting when the client is your alma mater! Partnering with Sacred Heart Schools, I’ve seen firsthand the dedication of the Facilities Team and the thought leadership of past and present administration to create healthy, efficient learning environments. As an SHA alum, I was elated to present the Academy with the prestigious ENERGY STAR® recognition!”
Winner for the 2019/2020 season. This award recognizes building owners, operators, and leadership who have exemplified dedication to reducing energy usage within their facility. SHA has made huge strides in reducing its energy usage and carbon footprint. Recognition from the United States EPA, the Louisville Energy Alliance and the Louisville Partnership for a Green City is a great reflection of how Sacred Heart Schools’ energy efficiency and sustainability efforts directly align with Pope Frances’ plea for Christians to make decisions based on positive environmental impact and carbon reduction in his Encyclical Letter, LAUDATO SI’. With strides being taken throughout our 48-acre campus, this honor is only the beginning!
In addition to ENERGY STAR® certification, Sacred Heart Academy was named as the K-12 Louisville Energy Alliance Kilowatt Crackdown Award
Director of Facilities, David Noltemeyer, President, Dr. Karen McNay, Interim Principal, Amy Nall, and Chief Engineer, Kevin Sauer accepted the plaque on behalf of Sacred Heart Academy SPRING 2021 HeartBeat
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LEADING INTO THE FUTURE
with Faith and Heart We are happy to announce that Mrs. Kelly M. Lanza has accepted the position of 29th Principal of Sacred Heart Academy, effective July 1, 2021. Her proven leadership experience, strong connection to and trust in her Catholic faith, and her extensive background as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal at Catholic high schools will make it possible for Mrs. Lanza to hit the ground running at Sacred Heart Academy.
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Past Principals
Mrs. Kelly Lanza comes to Sacred Heart from Philadelphia, PA, where her twenty-two-year career has been almost entirely in Archdiocesan schools. She taught junior high and high school English and served as an Assistant Principal for Student Affairs and Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs at Cardinal O’Hara High School before leading both West Catholic Preparatory High School and Saint Martin de Porres Catholic School as Principal. “Given the depth of Mrs. Lanza’s experience in the classroom, and in so many varying administrative leadership roles, I have great faith that she will be a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative leader for our faculty, staff, and students at the Academy,” said President Dr. Karen McNay. “She sees the importance of data-driven instructional practices as well as the need for social and emotional programming to address the needs of our community. Mrs. Lanza has partnered with key stakeholders for strategic planning for school improvement goals and metrics in areas like academic performance, retention, diversity and inclusion, and staff professional development, and overseen the implementation of a successful virtual learning environment over the last year. Most importantly, Mrs. Lanza leans on and embraces her Catholic faith to inform her decisions and actions.”
Lanza’s passion is leading and serving as a Catholic educator. "Never before has Catholic education been so critical in our world. Sacred Heart Academy's core values, coupled with the tradition of preparing young women to lead the world of tomorrow, are what captured my heart,” Lanza said. “I look forward to working with the faculty, staff, families, and young women to continue Sacred Heart Academy's mission to develop diverse, successful, globally-minded young ladies united in Christ's vision that 'with God all things are possible'." Mrs. Lanza is an accomplished musician and has performed throughout the Philadelphia region as a singer and pianist. She brings with her to Louisville her two children: Louis (12) and Ella (8), and her husband Lou, an accomplished jazz vocalist. We cannot wait to welcome Mrs. Lanza and her family to campus and to Louisville this summer and know she will lead Sacred Heart Academy confidently into the future.
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Sister Augusta Bloemer
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Sister Angela Leininger
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Sister Mary Joseph Dunn
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Sister Michelle Leininger
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Sister Denis Marcelle
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Sister Michelle Leininger
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Sister Angela Leininger
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Sister Mercedes O’Connell
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Sister Dolorosa Gough
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Sister Dominica Hettinger
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Sister Casilda Bowling
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Sister Dolorosa Gough
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Sister Carmel Price
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Sister Mary Ruth Clemens
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Sister Theodolinda Obermeier
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Sister George Marie Long
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Sister Benedicta O’ Connor
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Sister Eileen Carney
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Mr. James P. Clark
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Sister Laurana Burke
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Sister Louise Marie Willenbrink
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Sister Julienne Guy
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Sister Maureen Field, IHM
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Sister Paula Kleine-Kracht
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Dr. Beverly McAuliffe
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Mrs. Mary Lee McCoy
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Mrs. Amy Nall, interim principal
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Mrs. Kelly Lanza, incoming principal
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A STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE FROM DR. KAREN MCNAY
As I detailed upon my arrival as president last July, Sacred Heart Schools has begun work on the creation of a new, five-year Strategic Plan for the future of our campus community. This process has allowed me to meet many in our community, hear their hopes and dreams for our campus and schools and reflect on our collective future. Faculty and staff, parents, students, alumnae, friends of Sacred Heart Schools, members of the Board of Trustees, and our Ursuline Sisters provided input to the plan. This strategic planning process could not have occurred at a better time. With help and input from our constituents, and aided by our consultant, Gonser Gerber, the Strategic Planning Committee is working to finalize Aspiration Statements to guide our work throughout the next five years. Once completed, the next step in our process will be to identify specific goals and objectives for each aspiration. These forward-looking statements will align cohesively with our Ursuline Core Values of Community, Leadership, Reverence, and Service. They will help us to further fulfill our mission as a Catholic community rooted in the Ursuline tradition to inspire diverse learners to become globally minded, compassionate leaders. I look forward to continuing this exciting process! The planning committee is now considering numerous concepts, derived from your input through focus groups, surveys, and meetings, in completing the aspiration statements and creating the goals and objectives for each. I look forward to sharing these as they are solidified but can assure you that we are moving in the direction of greater compassion, empowerment, leadership, technology, sustainability, inclusion, support, partnership, and community. The future is bright.
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INTERLUDE 2021 Benefitting Sacred Heart Schools
In Heartfelt Appreciation, We Thank You. Salesia Sponsors
2020-21 Interlude Committee Leadership Co-chairs: Celia Catlett and Misty Withers
Ursuline Sponsors Veronica V. Mackin
Auction: Carolyn Hemmer Matula '78 Wine Tower: Michele Oberst '80
Angeline Sponsors
SHA: Jeanne Pfeifer Anderson '77 and Tiffany Cardwell SHMS: Heather Wathen, Michelle Black White,
Brescia Sponsors
Katy Mackin, and Mandy Lynn Jacobs '03 SHP: Ashley Bedingfield, Cara Lahey, Allison Imber, and Anne Kelly
Sacred Heart Schools Sponsors
Interns: Shelby Sanders – Bellarmine University
Burke Financial Services
ID&A, Inc.
Merkley Kendrick Jewelers
Byerly Ford-Nissan
ISCO Industries
Mountjoy Chilton Medley
Carol Hebel - The Hebel Family
JRA Architects
Norton Healthcare
Century Entertainment
Paul and Lisa Jardina
Rosa Mosaic & Tile Company
Judge Audra Eckerle
L&N Federal Credit Union
Stuedle, Spears & Company
FLIK Independent Dining
Masters’ Supply, Inc.
Hilliard Lyons Trust, A Baird Company
McGriff Insurance Services Billy Roby
Alaina Eifler '18 – University of Kentucky
The Rutledge Family Ursuline Sisters of Louisville YUM! Brand, Inc.
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FROM THE Alumnae Director Hello, Valkyries! I hope that wherever this letter finds you today, winter has loosened its grip and you are welcoming signs of spring. The melting snow and ice, the longer days filled with more sunshine, the crocus’ and daffodils springing up; these signs provide so much inspiration and much-needed time outdoors after the winter. While the past year has been tough - harder for some than others - I have worked to remind myself of, and be encouraged by, hope. Hope that a vaccine would quickly be developed by the world’s scientific community and put an end to the suffering of millions throughout the world. Hope that those who want to evolve and confront behaviors that do not reflect the goodness and spirit of “oneness” can do so. Hope that kindness, love, and appreciation for the differences God intentionally bestowed on each of us, and more unity would emerge. Hope that children around the world would return to school (if they were not fortunate enough to attend a Catholic school here in Louisville, especially). HOPE is all around us; it springs eternal, as they say, and I pray it is alive and well inside of you, too.
The vaccine for COVID-19 is rolling out to our communities, warmer days are ahead, and we are a stronger Valkyrie sisterhood for what we have each experienced in the past year. I don’t know about you, but I am feeling a renewed sense of optimism about the power of our sisterhood. The strength in our numbers, in our intelligence, in our compassion and love, in our ability to solve problems with heart and wisdom and faith. We have much to celebrate as a Sacred Heart Academy community, and I want to share a bit about the positive and hopeful things we have been up to. This fall, Andrea Willinger Hoback (’07), Sacred Heart Schools Campus Minister and I developed a series of spiritual offerings for alumnae. With the availability of Zoom and other digital platforms, we have been honored to welcome many alumnae to these sessions at the beginning of Advent, on the Feast Day of St. Angela Merici, and throughout the Lenten season. We will continue to look for ways to join in prayer and reflection with you, and we look forward to hosting these in-person too, sometime soon.
Students in SHA's Forever Valkyries Club honored faculty and staff with flowers and notes and created cards for our Ursuline Sisters.
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The SHA Alumnae Board continues to serve both our alumnae and students, through their help recruiting and presenting for our SHA Lunch and Learn series for current students, exposing them to a variety of careers as they consider their paths beyond SHA. Thank you to our alumnae presenters for your time and talent! The board has also continued its work with the Forever Valkyries Club, actively participated in efforts to honor the SHA senior class, and donated wine and time to the Interlude Wine Tower. They also “walk the walk” when it comes to supporting SHA’s Annual Fund with 100% participation this year. Thank you, to these thirty-seven, kind, selfless, smart, and STRONG women of great faith. Thank you to the alumnae who served on the SHA principal search committee and volunteered their time to interview candidates! We are pleased to share that Kelly Lanza will begin her tenure on July 1 and we will look forward to giving her a great Valkyrie welcome. Mrs. Lanza and her family will relocate from Philadelphia to Louisville. Our Forever Valkyries Club took time this January and February to honor both the faculty and staff of SHA, as well as our beloved Ursuline Sisters of Louisville. Club members handed out flowers with a special note to all faculty and staff during Catholic Schools week as an early Valentine, to share their love and appreciation for their tireless work this year. They also created Valentines for the Ursuline sisters, which were received with great appreciation.
Springtime in Louisville is such a special time here on campus, and we are excited to honor our class of 2021 as they prepare for graduation and all the traditions that come with their final semester. The SHA administration, Parent Association, and Alumnae Board are collaborating to celebrate these bright young women in as many safe and fun ways as possible. If you are an alumna of a class ending in 0, 1, 5, or 6, I hope you will save the date for Reunion Weekend 2021. We are planning a fun weekend with outdoor events, so be sure you are staying in touch with us for the details. All necessary health protocols will be adhered to, and we are looking forward to being together with many of you. Mark your calendars for June 4, 5 and 6, and stay tuned for details coming soon! One of the most fulfilling parts of my role as alumnae director at SHA is learning of the special moments in your lives. I hope you will continue to take a moment to share with me your achievements, celebrations, travels, and more. You can submit a “Class Note” for the HeartBeat via our website (www. shslou.org) or by emailing me directly at mtheisen@shslou.org. I hope to hear from you soon! Last, but far from least, thank you to our healthcare and frontline workers, community leaders, school administrators, staff, and teachers for all you have done and continue to do each day, to support the lives of others through your work. We appreciate you and are praying for you.
Speaking of the Forever Valkyries Club, we were so thankful to have its former president and class of 2020 alumna, Ashton Tidwell, intern in the Sacred Heart Schools Advancement office over her holiday break from Xavier University, where she is a current freshman. Thank you for your ideas, your commitment, and your love of SHA, Ashton! With hope, Megan Brumleve Theisen ‘95 SHA Alumnae Director
Mary Gwen Tafel Walker '11 shares insight into her career path with juniors and seniors during a Lunch and Learn.
Courtney Wheeler '17 spoke to Frazier Fellows about leading UK as Student Body president.
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Reunion * Weekend JUNE 2021
Save the Date for Reunion Weekend 2021 We are planning to celebrate in June 2021 with classes ending in 0, 1, 5 and 6 celebrating alongside one another. If you are interested in helping your class plan your reunion, please contact Megan Brumleve Theisen ’95 at mtheisen@shslou.org or 502.736.6408. If you did not receive the brochure mailing, please visit https://sha.shslou.org/apps/form/alum-contact to update your contact information with our office.
ALUMNAE UNITE: ALL FOR 21 Sacred Heart is excited to participate in the first-ever, Alumnae Unite challenge beginning Wednesday, April 14 at noon and ending at midnight on Friday, April 16. This campaign is an evolution of the RivalsUnite4Girls Challenge that previously pitted Sacred Heart against our rivals at Assumption, Mercy, and Presentation to see which school could have the highest percentage of alumnae participating in annual giving. In 2021, we are excited to welcome alumnae from both Bethlehem and Holy Cross into the mix with each school trying to reach 21% of alumnae making a gift to their respective school. This campaign helps SHA to raise crucial dollars in support of the SHA Annual Fund but also allows our school to join together with Catholic School alumnae from across the Archdiocese of Louisville to highlight the importance of giving back to our alma maters. We need your support to help SHA reach our 21% participation goal! If you have not already made your gift please consider doing so by Friday, April 16 to support SHA. Be sure to follow us on social media to join in on the fun of Alumnae Unite and help spread the word about support for girls' Catholic education in our community! Thank you for giving from your HEART to Sacred Heart!
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The SHA Annual Fund is a hard-working resource that ensures students and faculty have access to the support and tools they need to
learn, grow and achieve.
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FACULTY RECRUITMENT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TUITION ASSISTANCE
making sure we have the best of the best teaching our Valkyries, and they are always ahead of the curve
ensuring girls across our community have the opportunity to become strong women of great faith
TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS giving students and teachers the tech they need to take on hybrid learning, and all that the future brings
Giving to SHA • Return the enclosed envelope, be sure it’s postmarked on or before JUNE 30 • Make your gift online at www.shslou.org/giving/
• Donate securely on Venmo @Sacred-Heart
(please include your class year and maiden name, if applicable)
Have questions?
Contact Sarah Wunderlin ’04 at swunderlin@shslou.org or 502.736.6528
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CLASS Notes
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Ellen Kaelin Venhoff has co-authored a children's book about the bridges that connect Kentucky and Indiana: "Bridging Connections: Lessons of Life, Learning and Love." In the book, Ellen weaves our city's history into a sweet story about a nine-year-old boy who visits these landmarks with his grandpa, and the metaphorical bridges that connect us. Congrats to this SHA graduate (and mom to Eleanor Venhoff Renfroe '98) on her first book! Ellen’s second book, “The Magical Candy Cane”, will be available later in 2021!
Nancy Braun began her hair studies while in high school at SHA and attended classes in the evenings graduating from hair school before her high school graduation.
1968 Kelly Glauber Bush is happy to start the year with her essay “Another Milestone Birthday”, featured in the humor anthology “Show Us Your Wits - Funny Women Surviving the Covid Crisis by Laughing Through It.”
1976 Linda Schmitt Lenahan, the longtime SHA librarian, announced her retirement effective at the conclusion of this school year. Linda joined the Sacred Heart Academy staff in 1991 and during her thirty years on campus, she had her three children – Stacia (’10), Megan (’14), and Ryan. She has been an educator for 38 years. Linda encourages all of us to use the library whenever possible, and our SHA community is grateful for her commitment and service to her Dear Sacred Heart. We wish you well in retirement, Linda!
1980 and 1991 Blakey Nutt Martin ‘91 (SHMS ’87) & Debbie Nutt Stein ’80 (SHMS ’76) officially launched their cake business, SissyCakes, in January 2021. They have been baking for family and friends for years, but after a very successful Christmas season, they decided to take the business to the next level. They make a Classic SissyCake, a SissyMini & a BabySissy in five flavors! The Orange Juice Cake is hands down, the most popular! Their cakes can be purchased online at SissyCakes.com or at any of the Paul’s Fruit Markets in Louisville!
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For decades, Nancy has worked in New York City and owns a boutique salon in Beverly Hills where she caters to celebrities and clients as a hair color and balayage specialist. Nancy has been an ambassador for L’Oréal Professional since 1989 where she developed the curriculum for balayage, a highlighting technique shared by the world. With L’Oréal, she has traveled the globe teaching balayage and is considered a pioneer for hair color and balayage education. “Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life” is a motto Nancy lives by. Nancy thanks her Mom for introducing her to the hairdressing industry! It sure has served her well! Gretchen Lubbers DeChurch has always had a passion for both art and nature. Inspired by her grandson, Thomas, she combined her passions to create children’s books that are meant to inspire young readers to explore nature with the hope that they will be the next generation to make positive changes for the future. Some of her published books include: Walk for Gold, The Elephants Dance (also a children’s song on iTunes), and Purple Polar Bears and Pink Penguins, a hand-illustrated, picture book showing cute animal characters picking up trash and recycling to clean up their zoo home, and help their friends along the way. Another picture book will be released this spring titled, Thomas and Tee, The First Day of School. This picture book is the first in a series that will introduce Thomas, a young boy whose imagination brings to life his favorite toy and best friend Tee, the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The series hopefully will help children with everyday situations such as the first day of school jitters, making new friends on the playground, bullying, and more.
1991 Meredith Lintner Metzmeier was recognized in TOPS Louisville magazine’s “Fifty Under Fifty,” for her gift and stationery boutique, Cartwheels, located in St. Matthews’ Chenoweth Square. Meredith opened the shop in 2009 with her mother, Kathy Lintner, and today they are Louisville’s only locally-owned and operated stationery shop. Congratulations, Meredith!
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Shilpa Borkar Hosler is an event planner living in Chicago. When the pandemic hit, Shilpa pivoted her business to include virtual parties, often bringing Valkyrie alumnae together. She now plans virtual and small in-person events all over the United States. Shilpa is driven by her passion to spread joy and keep celebrations going during this unique time. She is looking forward to helping with the '95 reunion and seeing her fellow Valkyries. For party inspiration, be sure to check her out at www.instagram/fettiandfizz/.
Allie Wibbels Kunau, married Dan Kunau at St. Boniface Catholic Church on October 10, 2020. The wedding party included SHA classmates and Valkyrie sisters: Taylor Spears Saylor ‘08, Shauna Sheehy ‘08, Ashley Caci Brehl ‘08, and Stephanie Woeste Kelly ‘08. The couple resides in Louisville.
1996 Elizabeth Archer-Nanda was recently elected to the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) Board of Directors, Executive Council. She will serve a three-year term as president-elect, president, and past president. APOS is the only national multidisciplinary society focused on research and treatment of the psychosocial aspects of cancer. Elizabeth is the first advanced practice nurse to be elected to the role of president. She currently leads the Behavioral Oncology Program here locally at Norton Cancer Institute. Jenny Wood was recently promoted to Director of Product Development at Centene Corporation, a multi-national Fortune 50 company. Congratulations, Jenny!
2005 Claire Seiffert Tidmore and husband Jake – along with business partner Chelsie Larson – are opening Crumbl Cookies, the nation’s fastest-growing gourmet cookie delivery and takeout company, this spring in Middletown, KY. Claire is a Senior VP at Doe-Anderson, and she and Jake have two daughters, Kennedy (5) and Eleanor (3) who attend Sacred Heart Preschool. The family resides in Louisville. Kelly Phillips Hoffmann welcomed baby Ripkin to her family in September. Ripken joined big sister Landry Jane (2), and brothers Paschal (2) and Boyce (1).
2010 Olivia Kleitz Clark married Aaron Clark in March of 2019, completed her master's degree at the Kent School of Social Work at The University of Louisville that May, and on November 29, 2019, she and Aaron welcomed daughter Norah Evelyn Grace Clark. Olivia was recently accepted into the University of Kentucky’s Doctor of Social Work program and will begin her studies in the summer of 2021. She is looking forward to Norah attending Sacred Heart Preschool and following in her mom’s footsteps at SHA!
CLASS NOTES UPDATE & PRAYER REQUEST If you have news to share or a new mailing address, please contact our alumnae office: Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae Office 3115 Lexington Road Louisville, KY 40206 mtheisen@shslou.org You may also share information online by visiting: https://sha.shslou.org/apps/form/class-notes SPRING 2021 HeartBeat
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Alumnae Sue Ellen Broadus Ackerson ’51, mother of Sara Ackerson Wolford ’82, Catherine Ackerson Bendl ’86, Deborah Ackerson ’90 and sister of Sallie Broadus Hannigan (dec.) ’48, Virginia Broadus ’61 and grandmother of Annie Wolford ’18, died December 28, 2020.
Mary “Dolores” Yates Hoback ’47, died June 10, 2020.
Mary Jean Redmon Breitenstein ’61, died March 13, 2020.
Mary Evelyn “Meg” Godfrey Mahan ’53, mother of Margaret Jeanne Mahan ’77, Penny Mahan Moody ’80, Julie Mahan Boyle ’84 and sister of Debra Godfrey Hardesty ’72, died November 5, 2020.
Rosemary Beha Burke ’48, sister of Carol Beha Nicklies (dec.) ’53 and Alice Beha Frerman ’62, died December 20, 2020. Marian Meiman Clem ’44, mother of Barbara Clem Alvarez ’67, died December 21, 2020. Sandra “Sandy” Kraus Feldman ’62, sister of June Kraus Buehner (dec.) ’56, Nancy Kraus Spies (dec.) ’57, grandmother of Mackensie Brislin ’13, Kennedy Brislin ’13 and Lucy Dixon ’23, died December 5, 2020. Mary Lou Fitzmayer ’47, died December 3, 2020. Joan Neumeyer Fowler ’42, died December 24, 2020. Julie Shinton Fried ’84, died February 24, 2021. Joan Wagner Hammer ’45, mother of Mary "Beth" Hammer ’76, Meg Hammer Adams ’79, Joan Ellen Hammer ’81, and grandmother of Amy Hammer Reinert ’01, Rebecca Hammer ’02, Laura Hammer ’08, Sarah Adams Thacker ’10, Anne Adams ’13, Claire Hammer Smith ‘11 and Melissa Hammer ’13, died August 31, 2020.
Kathleen Winn Karrell ’67, died January 4, 2021. Sharon Allgaier Magruder ’60, died December 16, 2020.
Cynthia Manning ’75, sister of Pam Manning Stich ’68, Kim Manning Sheroan (dec.) ’72, Mindy Manning (dec.) ’75, and Monica Manning Westhusing ’80, died November 25, 2020. Jane Ellen Panther ’71, died January 18, 2021. June Abbott Poole ’45, grandmother of Claire Poole Dunn ’05, died November 15, 2020. Katharine “Kate” Ronald ’68, died October 27, 2020. Terry Hurt Severance ’66, died January 13, 2021. Ann Segura Webb ’69, died January 3, 2021.
Family Margaret Simms Barton, sister of Elizabeth Barton ’62, died November 3, 2020.
Kenneth J. Costelle, father of Leah Costelle McMillen ’87, died January 11, 2021.
Jayne BecVar, mother of Brynn BecVar Anderson ’69, died November 14, 2020.
Mary Margaret Siemens Crush, mother of Karen Crush Lock ’68, Carol Crush Hall ’74, LeeAnn Crush Ridge ’79 and grandmother of Stephanie Pontrich Frick ’89, Lynn Pontrich Wadja ’92, Britney Ridge ’04 and Carly Ridge Kern ’08, died January 23, 2021.
David W. Boggs, father of Sarah “Abby” Boggs ‘23, died August 10, 2020. Paul Parker Bollinger Sr., father of Clara Bollinger Green ’82, died January 23, 2021. James “Jim” Braun, husband of Mary Bates Braun ’70, died January 15, 2021. Joseph “Joe” John Carraro, Jr., father of Elizabeth Carraro Thompson ’94, died December 6, 2020. Matthew Scott Carter, husband of Courtney Johnson Carter ’03, died November 24, 2020. John Cecil, brother of Francis Cecil Lawrence ’63, died November 9, 2020. John Paul Clark, father of Carol Clark Kassai ’81, died November 27, 2020. Beatrice Coffman, grandmother of Melissa Coffman ’88 and Melanie Coffman Robertson ’96, died January 11, 2021. Helen Louise Comley, mother of Sharon Comley Gatlin ’64, died November 15, 2020.
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Martha Jane Peake Dermody, mother of Maureen Dermody Ratterman ’85 and grandmother of Teagan Ratterman ’22, died December 2, 2020. Bobby Miller DeWeese, grandfather of Madison DeWeese ’14, Katherine DeWeese ’15, Alexandra DeWeese ’20 and Kathleen DeWeese ’22, died November 25, 2020. Doris Downard, mother of Karen “Kandy” Downard ’65, died October 20, 2020. Mary Carmel Riney Ellington, mother of Maureen Ellington Lintner ’78 and Barbara Ellington Ramser ’86 and grandmother of Mary Ellen Lintner Vorwald ’11, died on November 7, 2020. Kristen Poindexter Embry, mother of Gabriela Alvarez ’23, died October 13, 2020. John Evans, father of Dawn Evans Miller ’84, died December 21, 2020.
IN Memory Paul Fenwick, MD, father of Mary Ann Fenwick Weisenberger ’78 and Catherine “Cackie” Fenwick Billman ’89 and grandfather of Claire Billman ’21, died January 17, 2021. Paul Foreman, father of Nicola Foreman ’95 and Kathryn Foreman ’97, died December 15, 2020. Carole Lee Frederick, mother of Deanna Frederick Wise ’82, Jeanine Frederick Kuchenbrod ’85 and grandmother of Madeline Wise ’15, Sara Wise ’21 and Julia Frederick, '24, died on November 27, 2020. John Grabowski, father of Emilia “Angie” Grabowski Felty ’86, died November 21, 2020. Robert “Bob” Haragan, brother of Nancy Haragan (dec.) ’69, Ellen Haragan ’69 and Mary Haragan Radway ’72, died October 15, 2020. Stephen Hyde Hall, grandfather of Kathryn Ehrhard ’20, died November 7, 2020. Daniel Heck, father of Elizabeth “Betsy” Heck ’03, died January 7, 2021. Judith Rose Hirn, mother of Clare Hirn ’82 and grandmother of Caroline Hirn ’21, died December 5, 2020.
Philmar "Skip" Reinhart, father of Maria Reinhart Doyle ’86, Krista Reinhart Keehn '93, Lynn Reinhart Fieldhouse '94 and Nancy Reinhart '96, died January 11, 2021. John Riehm, father of Julie Riehm McGuffey ’96 and brother of Louisa “Weda” Riehm ’58 and Joan Riehm (dec.) ’63, died December 12, 2020. Michael Ritman, brother of Christina Ritman Ramsay ’74, died July 28, 2020. Eugene Donald Schaltenbrand, father of Stephanie Schaltenbrand Brooks ’77, died January 12, 2021. Louis Charles Schmitt, brother of Rosanna Schmitt Buckley ’60, died November 20, 2020. Edward H. Seitz, father of Ellen Seitz Porco ’81, died December 12, 2020. James Tafel, husband of Kathryn “Nanny” Cody Tafel ’72 and brother of Teri Tafel Wells ’72, died January 26, 2021. William “Bill” Arch Tapp, Jr., father of Kim Tapp Meyer ’79, died December 12, 2020. Melinda Tewell, mother of Ryann Tewell (dec.) ’14, died January 1, 2021. Mike Tivvis, husband of Dawn Brohman Tivvis ‘86, died November 21, 2020.
John Frederick Hutt, Jr., brother of Jo Anne Hutt Schultz ’46, died December 31, 2020.
John Hubbard Toombs, husband of Lynda Davis Toombs ’61, died November 1, 2020.
Margaret Jackson, mother of Holly Jackson Vaughan ’74, Carol Jackson Blair (dec.) ’75 and Joan Jackson Tichenor ’81, died September 13, 2020.
Charles E. Towles, husband of Mary Jean McCarthy Towles (dec.) ’50 and father of Mary Towles ’91, died November 11, 2020.
Larry Kempf, father of Ali Kempf ’06 and brother of Barbara Kempf Boles '69, Jean Kempf Kulis ‘77 and Julie Kempf Borders ’84, died January 8, 2021.
Geraldine B. Wadell, mother of Jamie Wadell ’71, Janice Wadell Huddleston ‘72, Mary Beth Wadell Byron ’81 and grandmother of Caitlin Byron ’10, Courtney Byron ’12 and Jordan Wadell ’20, died November 3, 2020.
Shannon Latimer, mother of Laurie Latimer ’78, Lisa Latimer Charlier ’79, Maureen “Moe” Latimer Robinson (dec.) ’81, Jacqueline Latimer Owen ’83 and grandmother of Kristina Robinson Hammer '09 and Alyssa Robinson ’11, died January 2, 2021. Jeanne Byerly Lechleiter, mother of Barbara Lechleiter McGrath '72, Nancy Lechleiter Meurer ‘83, Alice Lechleiter Sheehan '86 and Jeannie Lechleiter Donovan ’86, grandmother of Blair Donovan ’13, Claire Lechleiter ’15, and Claire Sheehan ’16, died January 16, 2021. Rose Marie Lege, sister of Maggie Kinsella Chamberlain ’67, Bobbye Kinsella Winterberg ’71 and Mary Pat Kinsella Chady ’75, died November 11, 2020.
Joseph “Buck” Wagoner, father of Joann Wagoner Clemons ’71 and grandfather of Colleen Clemons Hartley ’02, died November 6, 2020. Martha Burks Lewis Waldner, mother of Michelle M. Lewis ’72 and Angela LewisKlein ’77, died November 16, 2020. John Wilcox, husband of Lynda Roppel Wilcox ’69, died January 5, 2021. Charles “Ken” Wilson, husband of Karen Hauschildt Wilson ’63 and father of Kate Wilson Scoggins ’94, died January 21, 2021.
James “Jim” Milliman, husband of Anne Tonini Milliman ’63, died January 5, 2021.
Joseph Donald Wise, father of DeAnn Wise Kirgan ’73, Connie Wise Metzler ’74, Vennie Wise Brotzge ’75 and grandfather of MaryCrae Brotzge Guild ’04 and Amanda Metzler Schreck ’15, died December 3, 2020.
Dorothy Florence Minton, mother of Sharon Minton Kuhn ’61 and grandmother of Tracy Kuhn ’97, died December 17, 2020.
Richard Zogg, father of Janice Zogg Leggett ’70 and Judith Zogg Mills ’75, died January 6, 2021.
John E. Miles, father of Jane Miles ’84, died November 1, 2020.
Robert “Bob” L. Mohlenkamp, husband of Diane Vincent Mohlenkamp (dec.) ’55, father of Mary Mohlenkamp ’82 and grandfather of Alice Mohlenkamp ’23, died November 4, 2020. Helen Jo Feller Mullin, mother of Susan Mullin Toutant ’75 and grandmother of Elaine Toutant ’04 and Kayla Mullin ’21, died December 18, 2020. Herbert Edward “Bud” Newman, Jr., husband of Terry Huter Newman ’64, died December 12, 2020. Robert “Bob” Nolan, father of Abbe Nolan Dunaway ’96 and brother of Mary Jeanne Nolan (dec.) ’63, Kathy Nolan Stuedle ’64 and Susan Nolan McNeill ’76, died January 28, 2021.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of a classmate, family member or classmate’s family member, please call 502.896.8681.
Debra Noonan, mother of Lindsey Noonan Nicklies ’04, died January 29, 2021. Lillian O’Daniel, mother of Mary Beth Ott Ryan ’78 and grandmother of Leah Ryan Stark ’06, died November 1, 2020. Bonnie Jean O’Rourke, grandmother of Molly O’Rourke ’12, died on October 28, 2020. Gary Stephen Ostertag, husband of Jane Montgomery Ostertag ’70, died December 11, 2020.
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