Sacred Heart Academy - HeartBeat - Summer 2021 by shslou

HeartBeat THE ALUMNAE MAGAZINE OF SACRED HEART ACADEMY

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• COMMUNITY • REVERENCE • SERVICE • LEADERSHIP •

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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! 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 The recipient of the SHA Alumnae Board Outstanding Senior Award is nominated by her peers as one who distinguishes herself as a great example of our Ursuline Core Values, is highly respected by her classmates, is a student in good academic standing, and lives the core values throughout her interactions daily. This year’s Outstanding Senior is Kara Adams.

The Parents’ Association Award recognizes a student who displays a Christian attitude in her care and concern for others, who is always respectful and works well with peers and adults, who demonstrates enthusiasm for Sacred Heart and the education and experiences she has received. This year’s honoree, Julia Jardina, is a good steward of all the gifts and talents she has been given.

The Integrity In Leadership Award was created in honor of Dr. Cindy Crabtree, president of Sacred Heart Schools from 2004-2020. This award is presented to one senior who has been a visionary leader at SHA – just as Dr. Crabtree was. She is a role model to her peers and highly respected by the faculty. She is a goal setter and has the heart of a servant leader, always doing what is in the best interest of others. She is open-minded, compassionate, and has a great work ethic with excellent follow-through. Congratulations to Alise Fenwick! Alise was also honored with the Father John H. Morgan Award given annually to an outstanding senior who is planning to pursue a career in the medical or legal fields.

The 110% Award is given to a student who consistently displays a positive attitude and is seen as “going above and beyond” in all that she does. She has a strong work ethic and a desire to excel in all that she does. Even when she is challenged to do it all, she never gives up because she always gives 110%. Congratulations to Allison Portaro. Allison also earned the Sr. Brigin Kirn Award for outstanding mathematical performance all four years.

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Bunny Daugherty was a beloved athletic director and coach at Sacred Heart for many years. She was dedicated to SHA and devoted to her students. She never did anything to seek recognition for herself, but rather, she was motivated to do what was best for students. To honor Ms. Daugherty’s complete dedication and selfless attitude and to keep her memory alive, the Bunny Daugherty Unsung Hero Award was established to recognize a student who, like Bunny, never focuses on herself but rather focuses on doing the right thing, thinks of others before herself, motivates her peers to “just do it” and never seeks recognition for herself. This year’s recipient is Harper Schurman.

The Saint Angela Award is given each year by the Office of Mission Effectiveness to help keep the spirit of Saint Angela alive by recognizing someone who reflects the life of Angela and the Ursuline values of community, leadership, reverence, and service. Anna Moorman was named the Class of 2021’s Miss Sacred Heart. The Miss Sacred Heart Award is given annually to a student who lives our core values and shows pride and spirit in her school and demonstrates a genuine love for Sacred Heart, and our faculty, staff, and students. Anna’s teachers nominated her for this honor saying “she has a positive attitude and faces adversity with grace and poise,” and “she loves SHA, is kind and humble, friendly and welcoming to all and a role model for all our students.”

The St. Angela Student Award honoree is Ellie Kemper. Ellie was also honored by the theology department with an award named after the long-time teacher, Mr. Alvin Guenthner for overall religious interest and practice over her four years. The St. Angela Faculty Award was presented posthumously to Mary Lee McCoy, former Sacred Heart Academy Principal. Mrs. McCoy devoted herself and her career to Catholic education. She touched the lives of countless students, faculty, staff, and families and believed wholeheartedly in the mission to inspire, empower, and transform the students in her care into compassionate leaders. She enriched the lives of others by living the mission and vision of St. Angela and SHS. She served the last eight years of her career as principal of Sacred Heart Academy. Mary Lee lost her battle with cancer this spring. SHA will forever miss her infectious laugh and compassionate heart. Mary Lee’s family, including her daughter, Caroline Lesousky, a teacher at Sacred Heart Model School, accepted the award.

Mrs. Johanna Schrage was honored with the 2021 Loretta P. Mudd Excellence in Teaching Award. This award recognizes a teacher who demonstrates dedication to students’ learning and their full human development. The recipient is knowledgeable in his/her field, holds students to high expectations of achievement according to their ability and demonstrates the core values, and inspires students to do the same. Students and parents had this to say about Mrs. Schrage: Mrs. Schrage has been a constant advocate for our daughter, with her academics and her evolution into “the best version of herself”. She is passionate and enthusiastic, is the best listener, and always gives the best advice. She always makes me feel special. Mrs. Schrage makes it a priority to know and value each and every Sacred Heart student - not once have I ever walked out of her class not feeling better than when I walked in. Mrs. Schrage strives to make each of her students feel empowered inside and outside the classroom. She makes us feel like strong independent women who can accomplish anything.

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STUDENT & FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS State and National Recognition Congratulations to the 17 Valkyries accepted to the Governor’s Scholars Program, Governor’s School for the Arts, and Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs. They are outstanding leaders, scholars, and artists at Sacred Heart Academy and across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Five seniors earned a prestigious recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s mission is to recognize and honor the most academically talented students of the United States. National Merit Commended Students: Allison Portaro, Anna Whittle, and Anneliese Wickson National Merit Finalists: Caroline Carrig and Lily Terrell Thirty-seven Valkyries completed the requirements for the prestigious IB Diploma Program. These IB Diploma candidates completed all IB courses including the Theory of Knowledge, wrote the Extended Essay, and performed 150 hours of Creativity, Activity, and Service. Congratulations to these graduates who we know are going out into the world as globally-minded, compassionate leaders. Leah Barton, Lilian Bauer, Lilyann Boone, Kennedy Campbell, Ella Canady, Caroline Carrig, Katelyn Cornett, Sophia Elder, Helen George, Erin Haugh, Isabella Higginbotham, Grace Hovekamp, Amanda Isaacs, Julia Jardina, Ellie Kemper, Caroline McAdams, Mia Mercer, Nora Mick, Brooke Mitchell, Anna Moorman, Kayla Mullin, Emiko Ohta, Mia Osborne, Allison Portaro, Gabriela Quintero, Lilia Rosario-Werner, Emma Smith, Olivia Spalding, Reagan Sutton, Lily Terrell, Edith Violi, Klarer Violi, Julianne Webb, Kate Whittle, Anneliese Wickson Katelyn Wo, and Clarrissa Worthington.

Nine seniors completed the Vocal Music Concentration and IB music certification process entailing an intense performance and research assessment that involved studying major classical works and forming a comparative score analysis between two diverse musical cultures, all while pursuing performance skill development in vocal performance. Congratulations to Catey Amrein, Jordan Burns, Megan Farmer, Emma Kelly, Caroline Lutes, Kayla Mullin, Kirsten Oyler, Amelia Peters, and Clarissa Worthington.

The Mayor's Outstanding Senior Award was presented to Grace Hovekamp, who has excelled academically, has high standards of ethical behavior, is highly involved in school activities, has a leadership role in the community, has overcome challenges, and serves as an outstanding role model to other students. 85 Seniors were members of the National Honor Society, having maintained a 3.9 GPA and completed all service requirements. 21 Seniors demonstrated excellence in service by earning Service Honor Roll each of their four years, showing a deep commitment to servant leadership and our Ursuline Core Values. 28 seniors signed Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level, including our Athlete of the Year, Annabel Crush.

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Nineteen graduates completed the four-year Visual Arts Concentration and received their IB Art certification. They completed two years of cultural, historical, and visual investigation, a comprehensive Comparative Study, a Process Portfolio, as well as the development of an Exhibition of artwork that represents their IB Art journey. Congratulations to Hillary Ackerson, Avery Aigner, Cameron Allen, Lizzie Allen, Caroline Carrig, Anna Grace Crow, Karson Dickinson, Megan Shea Doyle, Alise Fenwick, Bella Frank, Caroline Hirn, Stella Kaufman, Hannah McDonnell, Claire McGlaun, Harper Schurman, Christiana Singler, Charlotte Smith, Olivia Spalding, and Avery Tanner.

The Business, Communication & Technology department is proud to recognize Gabriella Case, Casey Johnson, and Mya Von Behren who all completed the four-year Computer Science Concentration. Through problem-based learning, these students learned in-demand computer knowledge as well as transportable skills.

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Scarlett Derhake Highlands Latin School

Nally Bergeron Holy Trinity

Bella Guerrero Sacred Heart Model School

Greta Dale Highlands Latin School

Bridget Egan Holy Trinity

Ella Pankonin Saint Albert the Great

Isabella Hoelscher Holy Trinity

Annie Williams Holy Trinity

Maggie Harm Saint Albert the Great

Eliza Hensley Holy Trinity

Lila Hayden Kentucky Country Day

Mary Shea Ballantine Saint Francis of Assisi

Ainsley Green Holy Trinity

Kate Bonar Kentucky Country Day

Caroline Wilcox Saint Margaret Mary

Abby Wright Holy Trinity

Annelise Buecker Sacred Heart Model School

Elise Hart Saint Margaret Mary

Abby Potter Holy Trinity

Nicki Hasselo Sacred Heart Model School

Catherine Miller Saint Margaret Mary

Caroline Scobee Holy Trinity

Evie Hamm Sacred Heart Model School

Annie Pilbean Saint Margaret Mary

Clara Crawford Sacred Heart Model School

Hayden Henn Saint Mary Academy Allison Conliffe Saint Patrick

Our Newest Scholars These SHA Class of 2025 Angela Merici Scholars scored 95% or higher on the High School Placement Test. We welcomed them and their families to campus to receive their award and to personally congratulate them on earning this fouryear renewable scholarship. We can’t wait to follow their academic journey over the next four years and watch them become strong women of great faith!

Lexi with Dr. Samdani during her post-op stay at the hospital with a #131 sign, indicating she was the 131st patient to have the surgery in the clinical trial. There are now close to 500 patients.

Lexi with Dr. Samdani at her 5-year post-op checkup Feb. 13, 2020.

Lexi Hirtzel, who just completed her sophomore year at SHA, had a then-experimental surgery for scoliosis in 2015 called VBT, that just recently received FDA approval. Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) is a form of scoliosis surgery that aims to preserve spinal mobility using a fusionless system to affect change. The typical diagnosis occurs around age 12-14 for girls, but Lexi was diagnosed at age 10. By the time the routine school check took place in 7th grade, Lexi had already had surgery. Lexi and her family want all parents to know the importance of making sure the pediatrician is checking for scoliosis at every physical! Lexi was a leader even at age 12, creating a comparison chart of her surgery options, and taking a role in the decision-making process! She is now a thriving 16-year-old, 4.0 student. She played for SHA's field hockey and softball teams and hopes to play field hockey in college, something that may not have been possible without the surgery. At Lexi's four-year post-op checkup in 2019, her family learned that she would likely not need further surgery as her doctor was happy with her alignment and confident her spine was stable. Lexi will continue annual checkups until she is at least 21, but her future looks bright!

Building Leaders In an amazing experience for our students, Broadway actress and author Sandra Joseph discussed her book "Unmasking What Matters" with the IB Music and Music Theory classes via Zoom. Starring as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera for more than 10 years and 1,300 performances, Sandra holds the record for the longest time playing a lead role on Broadway. In cooperation with Jean Frazier Leadership Institute, the students read "Unmasking What Matters" and learned about overcoming self-doubt, fear, gaining perspective, and building self-confidence – all essential attributes in building leadership potential in young women! In class, each student made a perspective box with a list of her achievements, obstacles she’s overcome, and notes from classmates identifying one another’s special gifts. When Sandra heard about their unit, she reached out to get involved and speak directly with the students sharing valuable insights. • Students are constantly comparing themselves to others. Sandra said the best way to get past “compare despair” is to look at their accomplishments and feel gratitude for how far they've come. • There is a power that comes from women supporting other women. One student wisely said, “Someone else’s win isn’t my loss.” We. Are. Here. For. This! Students said they felt more self-confident than they did at the beginning of the year. Perhaps this challenging pandemic year helped these students build resilience! We love this collaboration between IB Music, leadership development with the Jean Frazier Leadership Institute, and a true Broadway legend. SUMMER 2021 HeartBeat

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CAN’T STOP. WON’T STOP.

Valkyrie Pride

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We’re partying like it’s 2019! That’s because, just like in 2019, SHA won FIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS this year, AND were Pink & White Game champs as well! It’s no wonder SHA is ranked the #1 school for female student-athletes in the state, and 3rd in the country! Student-athletes from our field hockey, soccer, swim and dive, basketball, and tennis teams brought home the hardware and got us SO close to 100 all-time state championships. Will it happen next year? Stay tuned, we are just two titles away from 100! This year, we also had TWO State Athletes of the Year. Julia Jardina was named KY Miss Lacrosse and Carrie Beckman is the KY Miss Tennis. Athletic Director and Varsity Basketball Coach, Donna Moir, earned her 700th career basketball win and Kentucky Girls Basketball Coach of the Year! (She was also the 2019-20 NATIONAL Coach of the Year!)

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We shall remember and love you,

Sacred Heart Academy’s Class of 2021 completed their time as students during the strangest year and a half we could imagine. When they left the building in March 2020, no one could have predicted they would not return until the following August, and when they did, just how different the school would look. From hybrid schedules and online meetings, face masks, one-way halls, and lunch outdoors to virtual concerts, masked theatre productions, shortened athletic seasons and ALL THE QUARANTINING, these students saw and conquered so many roadblocks and obstacles. They are resilient. They are strong. They are all heart. They are the SHA Class of 2021.

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WE VOW, EVER AS NOW, DEAR SACRED HEART.

The 143rd graduating class celebrated Commencement on May 16, 2021. Though the venue changed, the chairs were spread apart, and the audience was smaller, our Valkyries still carried one dozen red roses as they walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, just as the young women who have gone before them. We are so proud of the strong women of great faith they have become and look forward to following the success of these Forever Valkyries for many years to come. SUMMER 2021 HeartBeat

By Allison Portaro ‘21

Sacred Heart Academy shapes Valkyries

The Sacred Heart Academy Valkyrie: a strong woman of great faith. This is one definition, but a Valkyrie is not just one thing. Sacred Heart is a community filled with young women who are authentic and work every day to be the best version of themselves while uplifting everyone they encounter. A Valkyrie cares for her community. The charism of the Ursuline Sisters includes an openness and eagerness to serve others, and Sacred Heart Academy works to model this eagerness in actions big and small. A Valkyrie makes masks to raise money for the Kentucky Nurses Association during the Pandemic. She writes to Ursuline Sister pen pals and forms relationships with the women who have paved the way for her education. She performs countless hours of service, not because it is a requirement, but because she has a desire to serve others. A Valkyrie has support. Her teachers go above and beyond to prepare her for the test, but also the world. They hold late-night Zoom study sessions, review endless college essays, cheer in the bleachers at games, and even make their students personalized Christmas ornaments. Most importantly, they instill in their students that they are strong and capable of anything they put their minds to. Due to these lessons, a Valkyrie is determined. She spends extra time to learn a difficult topic in class, dedicates herself to hours of practice for a play or sport, and does not give up on herself.

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Leadership at Sacred Heart Academy Sacred Heart Academy has four core values that serve as guiding principles for the students. These values are Community, Reverence, Service, and Leadership, and each grade level is assigned a value to focus on during the school year. And while the senior class is assigned Leadership, it is easy to say that Sacred Heart prioritizes and encourages leadership in every grade and every student. One of Sacred Heart’s methods of instilling leadership is through education. Sacred Heart often reiterates that it is a school where “learners become leaders” and nothing could summarize the leadership at Sacred Heart better than those three words. Sacred Heart promotes a learning environment where everyone can be a leader. In class, girls learn about domestic and global issues through the lens of their academic studies. The connections from the lesson plan to current world affairs inspire leadership because they teach girls how they can be leaders in their community through their knowledge. Additionally, at SHA, teachers, and administrators will often remind students that the best leaders are not always the loudest people in the room; the only thing they need to do to be a good leader is to be themselves. This idea is so important because it reinforces the idea that girls can be student leaders in any way they choose. Another way SHA builds leadership in its students is by having females at the forefront of leadership on campus. Women such as the head Principal, administration, and teachers all serve as role models for the students on campus because through their actions, they teach students how women can be powerful leaders in today’s world. These women will share their experiences and insights with students, providing a safe space for students to come when they are in need of guidance.

By Grace Hovekamp ‘21

With so many wonderful, educated women on campus, there is an abundance of leadership that these young women can look up to as inspiration for ways that they themselves, can grow into leaders. In addition to the female mentors and education on campus, Sacred Heart also provides the experiences necessary to train students’ leadership skills. Leadership is a strength that needs to be practiced and that is why Sacred Heart provides countless opportunities for its students to exercise leadership both on campus and in their community. Through student life programs such as Ambassadors, Student Council, and Navigation Team, upperclasswomen can serve as mentors and advocates for the underclasswomen and prospective students. Girls can participate in school clubs, and even lead them, no matter their grade level. Through the Jean Frazier Leadership Institute, girls are encouraged to get involved with their community through internships that excite their passions and personal interest. SHA also ensures that girls are leaders by serving their community. There are student-run donation drives and school-wide service projects for girls to participate in. Additionally, there is an expectation that students will actively serve their community through volunteering. This could mean tutoring young children, cleaning up a local park, or working in a soup kitchen but the most important goal is for SHA students to learn how to serve and listen to others because that is the backbone for being a good leader. Finally, the leadership that Sacred Heart fosters is so important for impressionable students because as young adults, students need to harness these leadership skills. At Sacred Heart, students truly advance from “learners to leaders”, and as they graduate SHA with their white cap and gown, they are ready to lead as young, empowered women.

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SHA students live out the legacy of By Katelyn Wo ‘21

St. Angela Merici

Community, Reverence, Service, and Leadership. The four core values of Sacred Heart Academy. Repeated over and over at your time here. Plastered on the walls of every classroom, ingrained into every Valkyrie’s memories, but what does it really mean to live them out? What does it mean to truly live out a life in communion with others, be rooted in your faith, dedicate yourself to the service of others, and possess the responsibility and rigor necessary to lead? Our Valkyries create community wherever they go. The smiles exchanged in the hallway, the laugh shared with your favorite teacher, the sound of beautiful voices wafting from the second floor, the music heard from Horton field after school, friends cheering as you take a bow on stage or score the winning goal, the wave to the preschoolers on their morning walks. Our Sacred Heart community helps to build each other up and provides a home to each and every student. A Valkyrie is rooted in her faith and lives out the legacy of Saint Angela Merici. She can be found at God at the Grotto, asking questions in theology, treating each of her classmates with respect, leading retreats, reading at Mass, or even participating in one of HD’s famous meditations. Our Valkyries show their reverence and dedication to their faith by living a life rooted in respect and love for themselves and for others.

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Loving you so,

ONWARD WE GO. This June SHA said good-bye (for now) to Amy Nall who has served our community for 19 years! Amy began her time at Sacred Heart as a teacher and later moved into the role of Assistant Principal, Dean of Studies. In the upheaval of the 2020-21 school year, Amy led SHA as Interim Principal with grace, faith, and positivity throughout what would easily be labeled an educator's most challenging year in recent memory. As a teacher, administrator, an Ursuline Associate, and friend to all, Amy truly lives out the Ursuline Core Values in her daily life. We thank Amy for her commitment to Catholic education in our community and her true love for our Valkyries. We wish her the best in her new role as Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville.

Thank You FOR 3O YEARS OF SERVICE TO SACRED HEART ACADEMY

Linda Lenahan

Jeff Frazier

Two special SHA teachers celebrated their retirements this year after thirty years of service to countless Valkyries. Jeff Frazier and Linda Lenahan both left indelible marks on SHA, leaving a legacy of commitment, dedication, enthusiasm, and heart! Jeff Frazier spent much of his time at SHA as a teacher in the Social Studies department, where, as an avid reader, he provided his students an outlook not just found in the history books. He led field days and freshmen dance and enjoyed watching his two daughters graduate from SHA. Jeff’s role transformed into resident substitute teacher, detention and lunch moderator and test proctor, and he was always a team player.

After 16 years at Sacred Heart Schools, Carrie Peterson also said farewell! Carrie has served SHS as the Assistant Coordinator for the Jean Frazier Leadership Institute becoming a mentor and friend to her students. She encouraged and pushed each to take risks, find solutions and become the best versions of themselves. She also worked with the Academic Coaching Program purposefully connecting students with peer coaches. Carrie served SHA as a substitute teacher and enjoyed watching her granddaughter come through SHA and grandson through SHMS. She touched the lives of countless students, as well as the faculty and staff and we will all miss her dearly!

Linda Lenahan graduated from SHA in 1976, and returned to spend thirty years in the library. The role of the school library changed often during her tenure and Linda had a gift for appreciating the past while also looking to the future. She had a gift for humor and building community at SHA. Linda also watched two daughters graduate from SHA!

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BUILDING COMMUNITY

Together

The successful and healthy reopening of all four schools Planning, preparing, opening, and operating Sacred Heart Schools in this 20202021 academic year required a reimagining of student life at each of our four schools. This process involved critical thinking, communication, research, and reflection - all tenets of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. Each day seemed to bring new challenges in which we made decisions never needed before. Our administration, faculty, and staff stretched, adapted, and showed compassion and understanding as things changed quickly. With an innovative spirit, each area of the campus met the challenges and continued our mission. Bringing ALL SHA students back in the building for the last month of school was a momentous occasion and one that was a rarity in our community.

The creation and execution of an intentional and accountable Strategic Plan for the next five years Even as we were dealing with the many challenges of this year, we looked to the future with the creation and execution of an intentional and accountable Strategic Plan for the next five years. The Board of Trustees initiated the strategic planning process, reviewed the mission, vision, and values of Sacred Heart Schools, and began the development of the Strategic Plan aspiration statements. Concurrently, a Strategic Planning Coordinating Committee (SPCC), representing a diverse group of volunteers and administrative leaders, provided leadership and coordination for the planning process. The SPCC had the overall responsibility for organizing, crafting, and implementing the Strategic Plan for SHS. Five main areas emerged as aspiration statements covering our Ursuline Core Values, seamless academics across campus, a welcoming, diverse community, supporting our students, and facility and environmental updates. In addition to those, there was strong input that SHS should reach outside herself to be a leader in the Louisville community and to connect to schools beyond our borders. The Board of Trustees has approved the new Strategic Plan, and we stand ready to move Sacred Heart Schools into the future.

An enhanced and accountable campus culture of diversity and inclusion

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This year, as we focused intently on the Ursuline Core Value of Reverence – the deep and profound respect for others – we emphasized improving our culture of diversity, equity and inclusion campus-wide. I joined this collective journey on my first official day as president and will continue as we create meaningful and lasting change. This year as we completed our current strategic plan, Angela’s Vision, we moved forward with hiring a director of diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome Mrs. Mia Cooper to Sacred Heart Schools as the Director of Equity and Community and know her contributions and support will be a wonderful addition to our team.

The continued incorporation of the International Baccalaureate program throughout campus

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Whether instruction was fully in-person, virtual, or a hybrid model, our teachers guided students through engaging, concept-based learning that was synonymous with both an Ursuline and an IB education. They prepared students - not just for tests - but for success in class, college, and in jobs of the future.

STRATEGIC PLAN ASPIRATION STATEMENTS 2022-2026

Sacred Heart Schools is one of few in the country, and the only Catholic institution in our community, designated as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School District. With our goal of transforming learners into global leaders, our IB education is the best education for our students. It instills all the skills each one will need in the future to be successful. The attributes of the IB are woven throughout our campus and demonstrated by the leaders educating your children. I look forward to building on this success and creating greater awareness of the benefits of an IB education.

A continued strong relationship with and commitment to the Ursuline Sisters At the heart of an Ursuline education are compassion, gratitude, and a longing to serve others that are founded in the mission and vision of St. Angela. I am humbled to continue this legacy and collaborated with the new Ursuline leadership team in ensuring the Charism of St. Angela continues to flourish in our schools. In addition to the changes and adaptations brought on by the pandemic, we experienced loss, saw leadership changes, welcomed new faces, and celebrated finally coming together at the end of the year. As a community, we mourned the loss of Mrs. Mary Lee McCoy, former SHA principal, and friend and colleague to all. We learned that interim principal, Mrs. Amy Nall would be moving in a new direction as the Assistant Superintendent for the Archdiocese of Louisville and celebrated her 19 years of service to SHA.

Aspiration One: To purposefully engage students and our community in the Ursuline core values, in meaningful service to others, and in opportunities to experience our broader world more deeply.

Aspiration Two: To enhance our academic experience by establishing a holistic and seamless curriculum across all schools and by implementing collaborations with other schools throughout the world.

Aspiration Three:

And now, we welcome our new SHA Principal, Mrs. Kelly Lanza, and Assistant Principal, Dean of Academics, Mr. Tim Adams, who join Betsy Ferch and Carrie Wentzel to round out our administrative team. I am confident each possesses the skills, experience, values, and heart needed to lead SHA confidently into the future.

To create and commit to a more diverse, welcoming, and inclusive campus culture and community.

It was wonderful to see our families and students on campus for many end-of-the-year activities. For the first time, the Junior Ring Ceremony was held outdoors in the campus amphitheater, with the beautiful Grotto in the distance and the Ursuline Core Values just above. It was a perfect backdrop to congratulate and celebrate the newest student leaders of SHA.

Aspiration Four:

Our Class of 2021 was able to gather for Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation, two events sorely missed by the Class of 2020 due to the pandemic. After one and one-half years of being apart, it was inspirational to see the young women celebrating together as they ended their time as students at SHA.

To increase the amount of financial aid and personal support available so that more students and families can attend and thrive.

We began bringing all students back into the building and phasing out our hybrid schedule in April and it was such a blessing to see all our students together as one community. Each class ended the year with a class picnic, full of friendship and fellowship. As we move toward our next school year, we will focus on community. After a year of distancing from each other, we know rebuilding our ties is important. Our campus theme for next year will be “Community Caring for Community.” I look forward to growing in community with all of you in person and count my blessings that Sacred Heart Schools is my home. Together, as the community of Sacred Heart Schools, we will continue to provide our students – the next generation of leaders – the excellence that is synonymous with an Ursuline education, while honoring the mission and vision of St. Angela.

Aspiration Five: To modernize our facilities and create innovative learning spaces which promote environmental sustainability and community engagement.

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Our new Principal, Mrs. Kelly Lanza officially began her time at Sacred Heart Academy on July 1st, but even before that she helped in hiring two additional school leaders, the Assistant Principal, Dean of Academics, Mr. Tim Adams and the new Student Support and Resource Specialist, Mrs. Jimica Marshall. We are thrilled to welcome all three of these visionary leaders to our Sacred Heart Academy family.

Assistant Principal, Dean of Academics – Mr. Tim Adams Mr. Tim Adams came into education as a Teach For America corps member, working as a History teacher and Athletic Director for Indianapolis Metropolitan High School in Indianapolis, IN. Subsequently, Tim served as the History Department Chair for DRW College Prep (Noble Network of Charter Schools) in Chicago from 2014-2018. In these formative experiences, Tim developed a passion for advocacy for equitable access to rigorous educational opportunities for all students. For the past three years, Tim has served as the Assistant Principal of Senn High School, an IB World and Fine Arts Magnet school in Chicago Public Schools. In this role, Tim led multiple initiatives such as leading a redesign of the mathematics curriculum to better align with IB Mathematics, fostering effective data infrastructure for instructional improvement, and a host of other duties related to instructional coaching and operations. Tim brings a passion for the IB approach to education, a team-driven approach to instructional improvement, and a deep respect for the Sacred Heart community. Tim holds degrees from the University of Georgia (A.B. History), Marian University (M.A.T. - History Education), and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (M.Ed Leadership). This summer, he will graduate with his Ed.D in Educational Leadership from Vanderbilt University. Tim is moving to Louisville with his wife Whitney Ising Adams, a 2008 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, and their two children Esme and Analuz. Tim and Whitney are looking forward to being a part of the Sacred Heart community for years to come! 18

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Student Support and Resource Specialist – Jimica Marshall Graduating from the University of Louisville in 2005, Jimica spent 13 years of her professional life as a Social Service Worker, before entering the world of student engagement through academic support. Over the years she has discovered her passion for creating stronger communities and families. This led her to starting a nonprofit organization that serves women and children through enrichment and educational programs and workshops. Jimica is also a proud wife and mother to four children and spends her free time cooking and crafting. Throughout the interview process, Jimica's passion for young people, her love of education, and her extensive experience in working with a variety of stakeholder groups made her the clear fit for our school community. We welcome Jimica to Sacred Heart Academy and look forward to working with her this upcoming school year.

Keeping the Valkyrie Connection The Valkyrie network is made up of 11,360 alumnae in 15 countries worldwide. To learn more, please contact Megan Brumleve Theisen ’95, SHA Alumnae Director at 502.736.6408 or mtheisen@shslou.org.

The SHA Annual Fund

An Update on Reunion Giving

The Annual Fund is an opportunity for all of us Forever Valkyries to come together and present one of the largest annual gifts that Sacred Heart Academy receives each year. Thank you for helping to make this possible, your support ensures SHA has the resources for our students and teachers to learn, grow and achieve.

Shout out to our classes ending on 0,1,5, and 6! Thanks to your support, SHA presented a check for $226,831.00 from reunion-year giving to Dr. McNay at our celebrations on Friday and Saturday night.

Our gratitude to the more than 1,790 Valkyries who have made a gift to the SHA Annual Fund this year! Thanks to your generosity and the support of our parents, teachers, staff, and friends, SHA raised $881,158.00* in support of the Annual Fund, representing 109% of our goal. Thank you! *Numbers reflect gifts through June 8, 2021

A special congratulations to the following classes that met or exceeded their 21% participation goal for the Reunion giving: 1950, 1960, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2005, and 2011.

Alumnae Unite 2021 For sixty hours, beginning on Wednesday, April 14 at noon and concluding Friday, April 16 at midnight, Sacred Heart Academy and our rivals from Assumption, Bethlehem, Holy Cross, Mercy, and Presentation entered into a friendly competition to see which school could reach 21% alumnae participation. SHA began the challenge on April 14 with 8.3% of alumnae making a gift to the Annual Fund and ended at midnight on April 16 with 15.51% of alumane participating! Over the 60 hours, SHA raised $101,333.00 from 878 Alumnae donors. Thank you to every Forever Valkyrie that donated, volunteered, and served as a cheerleader for SHA during this new event! SHA and our rivals will announce the dates for 2022’s Alumnae Unite challenge in the Fall of 2021!

Give Every Month (GEM) Club As we kick off a new Annual Fund year at SHA we invite alumnae and friends to become part of our monthly giving program by setting up a recurring gift. Your support of $10, $25, $50, or $100 a month adds for impact over a year. To learn more or to set up your monthly donation to the SHA Annual Fund please visit www.shslou.org/gem-club/. Please contact Sarah Wunderlin '04 at swunderlin@shslou.org or 502.736.6528 with questions. SUMMER 2021 HeartBeat

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The SHA Alumnae Office was thrilled to host its first Reunion Weekend in two years, June 4-6, 2021, welcoming approximately 500 alumnae back to campus over two nights. Celebrating their Valkyrie sisterhood, alumnae gathered for a reimagined event format, with outdoor tents for each class, food trucks, drawings, entertainment, and FUN! We even welcomed a onceevery-17-year visitor, the Brood X cicadas! After the year we all experienced in 2020, nothing could dampen the fun, not even the cicadas.

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Thank you to our incredible reunion class planners, SHA Alumnae Board Reunion committee and volunteers, student volunteers, vendors, Sacred Heart Schools (SHS) facilities crew, SHS administration, and of course, the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville for giving us the gift of a Sacred Heart Academy education and lifelong community of friends.

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CLASS Notes

1942 Marilyn Merton Summers celebrated her 96th birthday this spring on her screened-in porch at her home in Bay Point Resort, Panama City, FL. Marilyn still drives and enjoys riding her three-wheel bike each day. She feels blessed to have many friends and to be in good health. She believes you are only as old as you feel, and attributes part of her feeling so well to many good (and younger!) friends, and close family.

1994 Therese Gleason Carr recently published a new book of poetry, titled Matrilineal. Therese is also the author of Libation (2006), selected by Kwame Dawes as co-winner of the South Carolina Poetry Initiative Chapbook Competition. A Pushcart nominee, her poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Plainsongs, The Worcester Review, America, New Ohio Review, San Pedro River Review, Literary Mama, Psaltery & Lyre, Halfway Down the Stairs, Painted Bride Quarterly, SWWIM Every Day, Off the Margins, and Mass Poetry’s “Hard Work of Hope/Poem of the Moment” Series. A literacy teacher and MFA candidate at Pacific University, she lives with her husband and three children in Worcester, MA. You may visit https:// www.finishinglinepress.com/product/matrilineal-by-therese-gleason/ to find and purchase Therese’s book!

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1962 Sister Judith “Judy” Rice gathers regularly with former SHA faculty and staff. A group recently got together over lunch to catch up after a year of not being able to gather as they frequently had. Former faculty members present this spring included: Lois Wells, Diana Buchenberger, Susan Meyer, Shirley Stocksdale, Ted Elsesser, Jan Parsens, Ruth Kelley, Nancy Hoerter, Rosemary Richards, Donna Robinson, and Diana Binzel.

1984 Laura Gillespie Toomb received the University of Dayton’s 2021 faculty award for outstanding contributions by a fulltime, non-tenure track faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences within the Department of Communication. Laura joined UD as a communication lecturer in 2015 and in 2019, received the Department’s Outstanding Lecturer Award.

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Sarah Magness Cash was named the Woman of the Year by her home parish, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Brookhaven, Georgia. Sarah serves her parish with love and compassion for all she meets and is a true example of faith in action. Sarah serves OLA in many different capacities, including as Prime Timers Ministry Chair, member of the Ministry Commission, member of the Martha’s Ministry and member of a small faith group. She also serves as the OLA School Spiritual Life Committee Co-Chair and member of the Principal’s Advisory Council. Sarah takes on these roles with dedication and a willingness to serve her parish community and to live out her faith. Sarah’s friend Jennifer describes Sarah as a “wonderful example of servant leadership”. She resides in Brookhaven, GA with her husband Audey and their two children, Aaron and Ainsley. Congratulations, Sarah!!

1998 Cheryl Chooljian has accepted the position of Clinic Director for City Wildlife, a wildlife hospital and rehabilitation center in Washington, DC. Cheryl graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, received additional training at Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge and Oklahoma City Zoo, and completed a post-doctoral internship at Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch.

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2009 Jenny Simon Friedenberg and her husband Barry welcomed their first born, Caleb Julian, January 16, 2021.

2001 Alumnae from the class of 2001 took to the SHA tennis courts in May to host a friendly match in honor of their classmate and Hope Scarves #OutlivingCancer warrior, Katie Duerr Mullaney. This is what the Valkyrie sisterhood is all about – coming together in community to support each other through it all. Way to be, Valkyries! Meredith DeCosta Critchfield was recently named Dean of the College of Education at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. She credits her time at Sacred Heart and all the life lessons learned as a student at SHA as one of the main reasons why she was given this job opportunity! Congratulations, Meredith!

2006 Channing Underhill Flaherty welcomed a baby girl – Mary Catherine – on April 17. Mary Catherine joins big brothers John Patrick (4) and Jack (2). Channing and her husband Bryan live in Louisville and their sons attend Sacred Heart Preschool!

2011 Anna Swigert graduated from Tulane University’s School of Medicine in May! This summer, she began her one-year internship in Internal Medicine at Tulane, before she pursues Dermatology residency at the University of AlabamaBirmingham (UAB), beginning in June 2022. Anna credits SHA not only with her outstanding education, but with helping her build the confidence to strive for her goals. She is still best friends with many of her ’11 classmates, some of whom planned a surprise party for her in New Orleans for “Match Day.” Match Day is celebrated across the nation and marks the day when every graduating medical school student learns if they matched into their specialty of choice and where they will spend their coming years in residency training. Anna was thrilled to be matched at UAB as it is a competitive program and was one of her top choices. Congratulations, Anna!

2018 Caroline Flaherty is one of three college students from the Archdiocese of Louisville recognized as the 2021 “Most Outstanding Business Student” by the Cincinnati chapter of the Financial Executive International. Caroline attended St. Agnes Catholic School, SHA and will be a senior at Miami University of Ohio.

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 SUMMER 2021 HeartBeat

2022 SHA Alumnae Awards Nomination Form Please indicate for which award you are nominating your candidate. Forms must be received by September 10, 2021.

– This award of highest honor is given annually to an alumna who has contributed significantly to her community and enriched the lives of those around her. As a graduate of SHA, her outstanding accomplishments bring distinction to the school and the strong foundation it fosters in young women. ALUMNA OF THE YEAR

– This award is given annually to Sacred Heart graduates or individuals who have contributed significantly to their community at large or the SHA community and faculty. This man or woman has devoted a tremendous amount of time and given unselfishly to serve the needs and lives of others. HEART AWARD

HONORARY DIPLOMA – This award is given annually to an individual whose devotion to Sacred Heart Academy is equal to

completing the requirements for a diploma. The award can be given to a man, woman, teacher, public figure, or to a former student who attended but did not graduate from SHA.

URSULINE TEACHING LEGACY AWARD – This award was established in March of 2008 to honor the Ursuline Sisters’ 150th

anniversary of teaching in Louisville. This award will be given annually to an alumna who has dedicated 20 or more years to teaching.

– This award is given to a former SHA athlete, team or coach (living or deceased) who performed with excellence in a varsity sport, and shows true sportsmanship to family and community. Alumnae/team candidates for this award must be at least a 10-year graduate, and coaches must have been active for at least 5 years. VALKYRIE HALL OF FAME

Please include the following items when making a nomination: 1) The completed nomination form 2) Your honoree’s resume/bio 3) A list of volunteer activities – parish, civic and/or professional 4) A list of all awards that your honoree has received 5) Two or more personal letters to the selection committee stating why this person should receive the award 6) For the Valyrie Hall of Fame award, include all the information listed above and a list of sports, years participated and awards received while at SHA or in college with your nomination

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Address City, State, and Zip Phone (best daytime number) E-Mail

Send all nominee information to: SHA Alumnae Awards, Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae Office, 3115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206 All candidates selected will be honored at the SHA Alumnae Awards Celebration in February 2022. HeartBeat SHSLOU.ORG

Memory

Sister Sarah Stauble

Sister Colette Kraemer

February 13, 1933—June 13, 2021

March 6, 1932—May 3, 2021

Ursuline Sister Sarah Stauble, OSU, 88, died at Nazareth Home-Clifton on June 13, 2021. A native of Louisville, she entered the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville in 1952 after her graduation from Ursuline Academy in 1951.

Ursuline Sister of Louisville Colette Kraemer, O.S.U., 89, died on May 3, 2021 at Baptist Hospital East. A native of Louisville, she entered the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville in 1950. She celebrated her 70th jubilee in 2020.

Sister Raymunda Orth

Sister Regina Marie Bevelacqua

November 2, 1928—May 28, 2021

May 24, 1935—April 7, 2021

Ursuline Sister Raymunda Orth, OSU, 92, died at Nazareth Home-Clifton on May 28, 2021. A native of Evansville, Indiana, she entered the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville in 1947.

Ursuline Sister of Louisville Regina Marie Bevelacqua, O.S.U., 85, died on April 7, 2021 at Nazareth HomeNewburg. A native of Morgantown, West Virginia, she entered the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville in 1955.

Sister Georgia Jean Kruml July 8, 1935—May 15, 2021 Ursuline Sister Georgia Jean (Francis Marie) Kruml, O.S.U., 85, died on May 15, 2021 at Nazareth Home-Clifton. A native of Ord, Nebraska, she entered the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville in 1953.

Sister Dolores Hudson March 8, 1938—April 2, 2021 Ursuline Sister of Louisville Sister Dolores (Joseph Ann) Hudson, O.S.U., 83, died at Baptist East Hospital on April 2, 2021. A native of Cumberland, Maryland, she entered the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville in 1957.

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Alumnae Julie Shinton Fried ’84, died February 24, 2021.

Helen Bell Gies ’43, died April 20, 2021.

Memory

Deanna Schneider Greulich ’63, died March 16, 2021. Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Clem Hewitt ’40, sister of Adele Clem Barry ’42, died February 2, 2021. Diane Head Hubbuch ’59, mother of Dana Hubbuch Horsman ’80 and Lisa Blakely Taylor ’87 and grandmother of Jaqueline Horsman ’09, Victoria Horsman ’15, and Elizabeth Hubbuch ’19, died February 23, 2020. Linda Schaefer Johnson ’77, died March 3, 2021. Virginia “Bunny” Griesbaum Kennedy ’57, sister of Mary Lou Griesbaum Haycraft ’55, died March 19, 2021.

Faculty Paula Quinn Duane, former SHA faculty, died February 18, 2021. Mary Lee Clem McCoy, former SHA principal, died March 18, 2021.

Mrs. McCoy devoted herself and her career to Catholic education serving as principal of Sacred Heart Academy. Before her eight-year tenure at Sacred Heart, Mrs. McCoy served as president and principal of Assumption High School and worked at the national level with the Mercy Education Systems of the Americas. She also served for a year as principal of DeSales High School. In the more than 35 years Mrs. McCoy spent in service to the Louisville Catholic community, she touched the lives of countless students, faculty, staff, and families. Mrs. McCoy’s passion was educating young women. She believed wholeheartedly in the mission to inspire, empower, and transform the students in her care into compassionate leaders. Mrs. McCoy had a deep understanding of the needs of developing young women with regards to academics as well as social and emotional well-being. She was empathetic to what the high school girls were experiencing but could also pivot to her experience as a parent in relating to the families. She left an indelible mark on all of us and will be greatly missed.

Roberta “Bobbie” Kaiser Kessler ’45, sister of Margaret Kaiser Helfrich (dec.) ’39, Jean Kaiser Hinkebein ’40 and grandmother of Hannah Luvisi ’10, died April 15, 2021. Sr. Georgia Jean (Francis Marie) Kruml , OSU, ’53, died May 15, 2021. Sr. Collette Kraemer, OSU, ’50, died May 3, 2021. Donna Carrol Green McCraith ‘63, sister of Michele Green Oerther ’69, died February 3, 2021. Mary Kathryn Peter ’78, died March 20, 2021. Judith Huber Sarakatsannis ’65, sister of Jeanne Huber Ferguson ’63, died March 29, 2021. Jean Millet Thornbury ‘68, sister of Joanne Thornbury Kutz ‘60, died April 13, 2021.

SHA alumna Rosanna Schmitt Buckley ’60, passed on June 5, 2021; one day after her class celebrated its 60th reunion (delayed by one year). Rosanna was a most dedicated reunion planner for her classmates and spent many hours in the alumnae office preparing for this year’s reunion. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor, infectious laugh, loyalty to friends and her deep love of Sacred Heart Academy. We thank Rosanna for giving of herself not only to her sisters in the class of 1960, but to any Valkyrie she came across. May Rosanna – and all our deceased Valkyries – rest in eternal peace at home with God.

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Family Robert Allison, grandfather of Natalie Allison ’15 and Louise Allison ’17, died March 24, 2021.

James Lally Sr., husband of Sheree Polio Lally ’62, and father of Wendy Lally Makowski ’87, died March 11, 2021.

June Sailor Ames, sister of Marge Sailor Gold ’57, Jane Sailor Morton ’59 and Sara Sailor Herring ’62, died February 26, 2021.

Leroy “Lee” Leet, husband of Angela Chamberlin Leet ’82, died March 3, 2021.

Joseph Babey III, MD, brother of Janet Babey Zambrana ’64, father of Brigid Babey Johnson (dec.) ‘85 and grandfather of Sarah Johnson Gundle ‘11, died April 30, 2021. Emily Babrowski, mother of Christine Babrowski Landon ’84, died April 8, 2021. Richard Barrett, husband of Beth Harrod Barrett ’72 and father of Madonna Barrett Willis ’85, died February 24, 2021. Robert Biedenbender Jr., brother of Barbara Biedenbender Staples ’70, Joanie Biedenbender Roma ’74 and Alice Biedenbender Fisher ’85, died March 18, 2021. Myrian Argüello Bodner, mother of Katherine Michelle Bodner Erler ’93 and Anna Bodner Freeman ’97, died May 4, 2021. Edward Boone, husband of Carol Schutte Boone ’51 and father of Gayle Boone (dec.) ’76 and Karen Boone ’79, died February 15, 2021. William “Bill” Caldwell, husband of Darlene Mattingly Caldwell ’68 and father of Cyndi Caldwell Whitmer ’91, died April 20, 2021. Tim Bowling, brother of Kathy Bowling Gotting ’66, Barbara Bowling Friebert ’72, Alice Bowling ’72 and Mary Ann Bowling Armstrong ’79, died March 12, 2021. James Brenzel, husband of Janet Kurtz Brenzel ’51 (dec.), father of Kara Brenzel ’77 and grandfather of Margaret Dick ’19, died March 19, 2021. Peggy Clark, mother of Carol Clark Kassai ’81, died January 22, 2021. Richard Condon Jr., brother of Linda Condon Donaldson (dec.) ’57, Judy Condon Dostal ’64 and Mary Nadine Condon ’69, died February 11, 2021. James Cowles, husband of Joyce Huber Cowles ’60, father of Cyndi Cowles Talley ’81, Laura Cowles Rost ’86 and grandfather of Lindsay Rost Atwell ‘06 and Ali Rost ’15, died April 5, 2021.

Joseph Lesousky, husband of Mary Karla Oesterritter Lesousky ’69, died February 5, 2021. Donald McClinton, father of Cathy McClinton Folk ’78, died March 26, 2021. Beverly Monohan, mother of Elizabeth Monohan ’91 and Erin Monohan Whitlock ’94, died March 12, 2021. Joyce Marie Muessle, mother of Paige Muessle Hincks ’85, died February 14, 2021. George Robert O’Bryan, father of Michelle O’Bryan ’85, died May 7, 2021. Paul Edward Owen, brother of Mary Carmel Owen ’63, died February 12, 2021. Jeffrey “Jeff” Gordon Rost, husband of Laura Cowles Rost ’86 and father of Lindsay Rost Atwell ’06 and Ali Rost ’15, died October 3, 2020. Nancy Royce, mother of Lindsey Royce Sousa ’97, died February 26, 2021. Michael Rizzo, father of Stacy Rizzo Massey ’95, died April 23, 2021. C.F. Sailor, brother of Marge Sailor Gold ’57, Jane Sailor Morton ’59 and Sara Sailor Herring ’62, died February 26, 2021. Dorothy Schevetto, mother of Lisa Schevetto Thompson ’82, died March 24, 2021. Betty Ann Schlegel, mother of Tracy Schlegel Pomeroy ’78, Susan Schlegel Jacobs ’80 and Amy Schlegel Melcher ’82, died January 17, 2021. Nicholas Schmitt, father of Amy Schmitt Wood ’95, died April 30, 2021. Ervin Anthony “Tony” Stottmann, father of Stephine Stottmann ’87 and Christina Stottmann ’91, died April 6, 2021. William Tafel, Sr., grandfather of Lee Thomas Harring ’00, Rachel Tafel Voigt ’04, Mary Gwen Tafel Walker ’11 and Claire Tafel ’11, died April 1, 2021.

Stephen DeGaris, husband of Karen Thompson DeGaris ’68, died February 10, 2021.

Kenny Taylor, husband of Phyllis Bierly Taylor (dec.) ’71, and father of Rosie Taylor ’16, died February 13, 2021.

Michael DeGrella, father of Heather DeGrella Bender ’91, died February 26, 2021.

Ray Ronald Tillman, brother of Joyce Tillman Moeller (dec.) ’45 and Sherron Tillman Hammond ’59, died March 17, 2021.

Roy Dicello, father of Marti Dicello Kleine-Kracht ’85, died March 3, 2021. Shirley Miller Ehrler, mother of Sharon Ehrler Des Jarlais ’68, Jeannene Ehrler Fizer ’72, Denise Ehrler McCoy ’75, Robin Ehrler Roberts ’76 and grandmother of Melissa Stilger Jarboe ’00, died March 19, 2021.

Jay Warren Vandertoll, father of Debbie Vandertoll ’73, died April 2, 2021.

Paul E. Fenwick, MD, father of Mary Ann Fenwick Weisenberger ’78 and Cackie Fenwick Billman ‘89 and grandfather of Claire Billman ’21, died January 17, 2021.

Geraldine Ziegler, mother of Diane Ziegler Poulter ’72, Peggy Ziegler Baily ’81 and Julie Ziegler Wileman ’85, died March 3, 2021.

Mary Lou Weixler, mother of Julia Weixler Habsburg ’72 and Elaine Weixler Brown ’74, died May 10, 2021.

David Gohmann, husband of Margie Holtman Gohmann ’52, died April 12, 2021. Patrick Gorman, father of Laura Gorman Anderson ’85, Colleen Gorman Malcolm ’93 and Kelly Gorman Scharver ’94, died February 11, 2021. Judy Hannah, mother of Stephanie Hannah Hillner ’95, died February 8, 2021.

If you would like to make a donation in memory of a classmate, family

Robert Matthew Haragan, Jr., brother of Nancy Haragan (dec.) ’69, Ellen Haragan ’69 and Mary Haragan Radway ’72, died March 17, 2021.

member or classmate’s family member, please call 502.896.8681.

Vernon E. "Sonny" Higgs, father of Pam Higgs Martin ’75 and grandfather of Anna Martin Lovelace ‘08, died November 21, 2020.

You may also send a check, payable to “Sacred Heart Academy” to

Michael Hinton, brother of Sherry Hinton Hakel ’63, died February 27, 2021.

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