Sacred Heart Academy 2019-2020 SHAdow Magazine

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FIND YOUR FIT

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PLAY WITH

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DAY IN THE

HEART PAGE 12

YOUR CAN’T-MISS EVENTS

Valkyrie Life PAGE 4

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SHA is one big loyal, friendly, inspiring, spirited and crazy family! From your classes to your

clubs, early morning training or late-night rehearsals, the girls you’re with every day will become your sisters. You’ll bond over FLIK cookies, spirit week costumes, pep rally cheers, and forgotten lanyards. You’ll share classes and ideas, dance moves and dreams. Your SHA sisterhood will follow you through four wonderful years of high school and remain by your side forever.

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It’s all heart. It’s all here. Welcome to Sacred Heart!

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What’s Inside?

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Welcome to SHA A letter from Ambassador President, Megan Osting ‘20

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What does a typical freshman day look like?

We’ve blocked it out for you.

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Reach your greatest potential, find your best fit SHA will help you find the academic level that’s just right for you

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Will you be a world changer?

Enrich your life by improving the lives of others

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Play with Heart SHA’s athletic programs rock the state…and the nation

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CATCH THE SPIRIT At SHA, you’ll have great times with great friends – that’s the Valkyrie Spirit

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Puppy Love Meet Mac, our four-legged faculty member

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Save the Date Check out these “can’t-miss” events!

SHA STYLE

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JOIN THE CLUB

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FRESHMAN TOP 10

SHINE BRIGHT SHA’s performing and visual arts programs are waiting for you

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Part Heart OF THE

Dear Future Valkyrie, Welcome to Sacred Heart Academy, we’re so glad you’re shadowing today! I know choosing a high school is a big decision...my advice to you is to talk with your parents and find the best fit for you.

I was pretty shy in middle school, especially when I shadowed, but I fell in love with all the opportunities SHA has to offer and the hands-on learning environment. Now as a senior, I am so thankful for all the different aspects of SHA that have helped me become a more well-rounded person. Before, I was strictly an ‘athlete,’ but now I am involved in sports, art, leadership, and academic extracurricular activities.

I even got to travel to Ireland and the United Kingdom this summer with SHA. I encourage you to branch out and pursue all your interests in high school - that’s how I met some of my best friends! I hope you feel a part of the heart today and love the Sacred Heart community as much as I do! I think you’ll see, whatever you’re looking for, it’s all here at SHA! With Megan Osting, ‘20

It’s fitting in.

It’s branching out.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A a SHA dayFRESHMAN in the life

k c o l B ! t u o t i 8:00-9:40

SHA runs on a four-block schedule each day, alternating between White Days (blocks A, B, C, D) and Blue Days (blocks E, F, G, H). Each block is about 90-minutes long. On blue days you’ll have a TEAM period (study hall) which is basically a time to meet with teachers or counselors, work on group projects, study with friends, go to the library, or quietly study in your classroom.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

A BLOCK

E BLOCK

A BLOCK

E BLOCK

A BLOCK

9:45-11:15

B BLOCK

F BLOCK

B BLOCK

F BLOCK

11:20-1:10 (Lunch)

C BLOCK

G BLOCK

C BLOCK

G BLOCK

1:15-2:45

D BLOCK

H BLOCK

D BLOCK

H BLOCK

(8:00-9:30)

B BLOCK

(9:35-10:55)

C BLOCK

(11:00-12:50)

D BLOCK

(12:55-2:15)

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With the quesadilla and sandwich station, rotating selections on the hotline, full-service salad bar and the refrigerated case, you’re sure to find something tasty to fuel your day. Our FLIK menus always include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices, and those famous FLIK cookies are calling your name!

No time for breakfast? No problem!

SHA offers hot breakfast in the cafeteria every morning!

YOU’LL FIND YOUR FIT. At SHA, we offer four academic levels, Honors and College Prep I, II and III. SHA students also have the option to choose from 34 college-level courses including IB, AP and dualcredit courses. Every Valkyrie is different, and we help you find the best fit – where you’ll achieve your greatest potential.

HONORS:

very rigorous, advanced-level, pre-college classes.

COLLEGE PREP:

challenging pre-college classes offered at varying degrees of complexity designated by a I, II or III.

IB/AP:

International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement courses from The College Board; academic challenge is equivalent to firstor second-year college work and requires external assessments.

ADVANCED:

University of Louisville Dual Credit, or academic challenge equivalent to firstyear college work, or a course taught at an accelerated pace.

It’s being your best. It’s being yourself. I t’s all here. sha OPEN HOUSE • DECEMBER 8, 2019 • 2 - 4:30 P.M. 5

“CLOTHES AREN’T GOING TO CHANGE THE WORLD, THE WOMEN WHO WEAR THEM WILL.” ~ANNE KLEIN

IN style

You’re always rolling in style in your SHA uniform!

Typical Day: short or long sleeve SHA polo shirt (with a sweater, if it’s chilly), a navy skirt and any running shoes

Dress Day: for most all-school Masses and assemblies, you’ll swap the ankle socks for knee socks or tights and ditch the running shoes.

You’ll also need your sweater!

Dress down/Spirit day: get comfy in SHA gear! We have all-school spirit days all the time, and you’ll have lots of chances to earn additional dressdown days!

Don’t forget the most important accessory – your lanyard and ID!

What’s in her bag?

Look what we pulled from this senior’s bag – pens, charger, calculator, wallet, phone, book, snack, Chapstick and more. At SHA, you can leave your backpack at home or in your locker, all you need is a purse!

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Clubs are a great way to get involved at SHA, make new friends and find what interests you! With 55 clubs and organizations to choose from, you’re sure to find one, or five, that fit you.

Get involved a little, or a lot, it’s all up to you!

• Academic Team • Adventure Club • Agape Club • Ambassadors • Art and Photography Club • Beta Club • Black Student Union • Bluegrass Literacy Project • Breakfast Club • Camp Quality Club • C.A.R.E • Chess Club • Culinary Club • Diversity Leadership Club • Engineering Club • Fandom Club • Farm to Fork • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Forever Valkyries • French Club/French Scrabble/ French Honor Society • Future Doctors of America • Future Investors Club • Habitat for Humanity Club • Hearts for the Holy Spirit • Intramural Football • Journaling Club

• Math Club/Math Team • Media Club • Music Honor Society • National English Honor Society • National Honor Society • National Math Honor Society • Navigation Team Mentors • Operation Smile • Organ Donor Club • Peer Tutoring Program • Photography Club • Positivity Club • St. Joseph of Arimathea Society • Spanish Club • Spanish Honor Society • Speech and Debate Team • Step Club • Student Advisory Board • Student Council • 100 Club • Student Y • Ultimate Frisbee • Valkyries for Life • Valkyries for Wish • VEX Robotics Club • WE Club

HAVE A GREAT IDEA?

You can start a new club at SHA! sha OPEN HOUSE • DECEMBER 8, 2019 • 2 - 4:30 P.M. 7

YOU’RE JUST A GIRL…

WHO’S READY TOchange the world!

And we’ll help you do it.

At SHA, you’ll have the chance to learn about different parts of the world and to make a positive impact on local communities.

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SERVE.

“The opportunity to grow close to the children from WV was a truly fulfilling experience and allowed me to see the creative and unique side of every child. I’ve never had so much fun participating in service, and I look forward to planning and running Camp with Heart in the future!”

- Isabelle Atkins, ‘22

TRAVEL.

“The two-day spring break mission trip in the Portland neighborhood showed me a part of Louisville that I wasn’t familiar with and allowed me to truly impact one family’s journey. There is a longer mission trip to Appalachia in the summer that is also a great way to make new friends and make a difference.”

– Helene Senn, ‘20

Whether you are delivering Christmas gifts to children in Appalachia or refugees in Louisville; improving houses downtown, in West Virginia or overseas; or treating kids to an overnight summer camp at SHA, there are so many ways you can help those in need.

Whether you’re serving others with Hand in Hand Ministries in Appalachia or Belize or broadening your understanding of different cultures and traditions traveling to Australia, Ireland or Croatia, you’ll leave SHA ready to change the world.

RETREAT.

Ask any Valkyrie, and she’ll tell you that SHA’s four-year retreat program is one that will help you grow closer to your friends and classmates, open your eyes to the world outside our walls, and deepen your connection to your faith. It ends with a four-day, threenight off-campus senior retreat that is truly life changing – one that will empower you to be a force for positive change in our world!

“We got involved with the Appalachia gift drive because we were looking for something beyond basketball to belong to at SHA. We really learned a lot about the need in our region, and wish we would have gotten involved with CAC sooner!”

- Erin Toller and Destinee Marshall, ‘20

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Spirit!

It’s good friends. It’s good times. I t’s all here.

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TOP 1O the freshman

Becoming a Valkyrie is so much fun – you have so many amazing things to look forward to as a freshman!

FROSH START Learn how to use your locker, navigate the school, and meet new people during a fun day in August.

BIG ADJUSTMENTS A lot of your first months will be spent adjusting to the homework load and high school life, but don’t worry. You will have lots of help from teachers and counselors.

FROSH BLAST Have a BLAST with your new friends at a PJ party!

Expect to dance with an awesome DJ, play fun games, and eat delicious snacks.

FRESHMAN DANCE Go dress shopping and get ready with your friends, for a night of fun and dancing at the Sacred Heart freshman dance.

CLUB SIGN-UP DAY A full TEAM period is dedicated to learning about the 50+ clubs at Sacred Heart. Between Engineering, Art, Spanish, Breakfast Club, there is bound to be one perfect for you.

HOSTING SHADOWS A big part of freshman year is hosting shadows and giving tours. Show your school spirit to current 7th and 8th grade students, and future Valkyries.

RETREAT AND MASS The one-day freshman retreat is a great way to continue making friends and serve the SHA community. Mass brings together the freshman class in community and faith.

SPORTS With 15 sports, and three non cut options, athletics are a fantastic opportunity to get involved and be part of a team.

Created By:

Anna Moorman, '21 and Julia Jardina, '21

SPIRIT WEEK Show your school spirit through a full week of themed outfits and costumes, topped off with a pep rally!

TEAM WHITE Finish off your freshman year cheering for team white in the annual Pink and White game.

This game recognizes breast cancer survivors, and fights for a cure.

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heart WITH

How does it feel to be a part of a school with five State Tournament titles in one year ---- Two number one teams in the country ---- Backto-back Pink-White game winners?

Pretty amazing!!

At SHA, we’re a family, and together we reach for the stars.

Ask any Valkyrie and she’ll tell you - there's no stopping the Heart.

And that school spirit reaches way up into the stands where we support our sisters for every big game. We take over the bleachers with our crazy costumes and cheers.

It’s personal achievement.

It's team success.

I t’s all here.

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You don’t have to be on the team to be part of the excitement you just have to be part of the Heart.

It’s team. It’s triumph.

I t’s all here.

Two #1 teams in the nation: Soccer and Swim & Dive Five State Championship Teams: Field Hockey, Soccer, Swim & Dive, Lacrosse and Tennis Nine individual state titles in swim & dive, tennis and track & field

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ALL heart With one of the most successful athletic programs in the state, Valkyries know how to give 110%.

With 15 sports, three of which are no cut, plus intramurals, almost 50% of Valkyries play a sport. All of our athletic facilities are right on campus – gym, fitness center, turf field, two grass fields, softball field, regulation track and locker rooms.

No need to go anywhere else, it’s all here at SHA!

Year-round Cheerleading Dance

Fall Cross Country (no cut) Field Hockey Golf Soccer Volleyball

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Winter

Spring

Archery

Lacrosse

Basketball

Softball

Bowling

Tennis

Swimming & Diving (no cut)

Track & Field (no cut)

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Spark

YOUR CREATIVITY. IT’S

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e n i Sh ! t h g i r b Do you love

taking center stage?

Or would you rather help others step

Last year, we brought down the house in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Steel Magnolias. We hope you’ll come see us in Oklahoma! and Into the Woods this year!

into the spotlight?

Do you belt it out while lying on your bed?

Or sing with friends in the car?

Last year our choirs performed all over Louisville, took stage in Disney World and opened and closed WE Day celebrations, joining Ben Sollee and other local celebrities on stage.

Whatever your style, SHA’s performing arts family is saving

a place for you!

“At SHA, we take pride in our stellar performing arts program which includes musical theater, three choirs, and much more. As a member of the tech crew and witness to the magic of SHA theater, I can confirm our performing arts program is not to be missed! With two productions a year, accepting of all who audition, these shows truly embrace all the diverse talents of SHA students.” -Marian Julian, ‘20

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dream CREATE. create INSPIRE. inspire DREAM.

If the artist in you is ready to rise, the SHA Visual Arts program has a seat waiting for you! Whether you choose to take art classes for one or two semesters or commit to the four-year IB Art Program, our art wing has everything you need to expand your talents and create masterpieces.

SHA offers a variety of art electives and programs including jewelry design, drawing, painting, photography, ceramics and sculpture. Your art will be displayed in our art gallery and you’ll have the opportunity to submit your work to galleries around Louisville.

If you’re more interested in graphic design, computer animation, video production, and digital design and multimedia, those classes are available through our Business, Communications, and Technology department.

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WE’RE HERE

for you.

“The counseling office is by far one of my favorite places here at SHA. I can talk to my counselor about anything, especially when I am feeling overwhelmed and I just need to talk things through with someone. The staff of the counseling office are so welcoming and always willing to help.

And, you should definitely stop by for a piece of chocolate!”

– CLAIRE KLEIN, ‘22

It’s the support.

It’s the sisterhood.

I t’s all here.

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The SHA counseling department is home to seven counselors (6 human, 1 canine). SHA is unique because you’ll be assigned to a counselor as a freshman and stay with that same counselor all four years. This allows you to strengthen your relationship with your counselor throughout your years at SHA and allows our counselors to really get to know your personality, strengths and needs. We also have two college counselors who you’ll work with junior and senior year to help you through every part of the college admissions process.

The Counseling Office is a warm and welcoming

place where our counselors help students navigate their high school years and prepare for their futures.

Puppy Love Mac

is our school therapy dog and he is always hanging out in the counseling office.

Mac is a great counselor – if you are feeling stressed, sad or overwhelmed, or you just need a break, you can visit the counseling office and take some time to relax with Mac. The counseling office also offers Mindful Walks with Mac during TEAM, where you can take a break from school and enjoy the beautiful campus. Mac is awesome at his job and makes everything at SHA that much sweeter!

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ARE

you READY?

We have so many fun things planned and hope to see you a lot this year!

Future and Forever Valkyries Sports Nights: Sixth, seventh and eighth grade Future Valkyries and our ‘Forever Valkyries’ alumnae are invited to join us to cheer on SHA at sporting events on campus. The first 100 middle school girls at each game will receive a free t-shirt and special treat.

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Field Hockey: SHA vs. Ballard, September 10.

Gates open at 6 p.m.

Varsity plays at 6:45 p.m.

Volleyball: SHA vs. Atherton, September 16.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Varsity plays at 7 p.m.

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Soccer: SHA vs. South Oldham, September 25.

Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

Varsity plays at 7:30 p.m.

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Future Valkyrie Day of Service September 29 from 1 – 5 p.m.

Needing confirmation service hours? Sacred Heart is offering a day of service for 7th and 8th grade confirmands. Come share your heart with others and learn the joy of giving and serving those in need.

SHAlloween Spooky Fun for All Future Valkyries October 27 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Trick or treat through the halls of SHA and join us for an afternoon of SHAlloween fun! Science labs will be open for interactive experiments, spooky stories and candy galore!

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Future Valkyries Theatre Night November 16 at 6:15 p.m.

SHA will host a reception for sixth, seventh and eighth graders before our fall musical Oklahoma!

The first 30 future Valkyries will receive complimentary tickets to the show and snacks. Look for an invitation in the fall!

Open House December 8 from 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students and their families are invited to visit classrooms and interact with teachers, coaches, students and current parents. Learn more about our Valkyrie sisterhood and Ursuline traditions. Explore the school and the campus… you’ll see, it’s all here at SHA!

High School Placement Test for Eighth Graders December 14 at 9 a.m.

The placement test is the first step toward enrollment at SHA, designed to help administrators determine the best academic plan for your daughter.

Students can preregister online in the days leading up to the test, or register in person that morning. Students should bring two #2 pencils and a good night’s rest! Academic scholarships are awarded to top placement test scorers, although students must test at SHA to qualify.

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3. Where you can keep your lunch and other school supplies when you aren't using them.

6. SHA's patron Saint is St. 9. A strong woman of great faith 11. Classes at SHA are split up between two days consisting of 4 different 13. At freshman students reflect on themselves and explore the Ursuline Campus 14. Freshmen bond with their new SHA sisters at a huge pajama party called 15. Throughout the school year, students come together to celebrate 17. The Sacred Heart vs. Assumption flag-football game 18. If you love performing, the SHA puts on two productions a year, so you have plenty of opportunities to get on stage!

5. One great way to get involved at Sacred Heart is by joining a !

7. A calm, quiet place to come study with friends or to find a book!

8. Before you come to Sacred Heart, make sure to get a SHA and stay hydrated!

10. Study Hall at SHA is also called 12. The Ursuline core value of the freshmen 16. I f you want to stay active with you SHA sisters, you can always join one of our teams!

Created By: Helen George, '21

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We’ve got it all here at SHA – now all we need is YOU!

We hope you become part of our heart.

Follow Your Heart !

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