Whether on the court, on the page, in the concert hall or at the State Capitol, Academy alums are achieving success. Check out these four fall 2017 success stories.
Alum Success Stories
October 26, 2017
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The Feast of Mater Admirabilis
October 20, 2017
October 20 is the Feast of Mater Admirabilis. All Sacred Heart schools display a painting or statue of the Blessed Mother, clad in pink, that was painted in the mid-19th century by a French RSCJ postulant, Pauline Perdrau. Learn more about the story of Mater Admirabilis, long cherished by Sacred Heart communities throughout the world. Mother Most Admirable, pray for us!
A Bicentennial Invitation to Educators
October 17, 2017
On October 10, 1817, news of the RSCJ’s proposed journey to America reached Sacred Heart convents throughout France. On October 10, 2017, Dr. Susan Dempf, Head of School at the Academy, and Mr. Fritz Long, Principal of Duchesne High School, shared with area educators the first of seven lesson plans about St. Philippine Duchesne that are being created for this bicentennial year. They wrote:
“Take a journey with us as we retrace Philippine Duchesne’s voyage from France to the New World to found the first free school west of the Mississippi River, the Academy of the Sacred Heart. We are celebrating the bicentennial of Sacred Heart education in North America, the bicentennial of Catholic education in the St. Louis Archdiocese, and the bicentennial of education in the City of St. Charles and the State of Missouri.
Country Fair 2017
October 17, 2017
What a fun Country Fair weekend! Following Saturday evening’s liturgy in the Shrine and the annual Chili Cook-off, Sunday’s lineup included lots of fun carnival games, pony rides, a giant inflatable, the cake walk, jazzy songs by student performers, sweet little animals to pet, and loads of yummy food. We were lucky and blessed with picture perfect weather for both events.
Thanks to all of our Country Fair guests, volunteers, sponsors and benefactors. Special gratitude to our Country Fair Chairs Mike and Bridget Maroney and Co-Chairs Steven and Cortney Pearce. Last, but not least, thanks to our students who decorated pumpkins and scarecrows and took part in the Apex Fun Run last week. Great job, one and all!
New AASH Video on St. Rose Philippine Duchesne and her Legacy
October 3, 2017
“Preach by example of your lives rather than by words. Example is the very best sermon.” That is the closing thought but only one of many inspirational quotations featured in “Philippine,” a new video produced by the Associated Alumnae and Alumni of the Sacred Heart as a gift to the celebration of the Bicentennial. It features many ASH faculty members, alumni and parents. Tres bien to all who contributed to this powerful telling of Philippine’s story!
Fourth Class Heritage Day
September 28, 2017
The Fourth Class had a wonderful time celebrating Heritage Day. The morning began in the front yard brewing root beer with Mrs. Renken. Every student lent a hand. Next, the students shared their knowledge of Lewis and Clark with their parents, using a Social Studies interactive notebook and creating a timeline of important events on the expedition. Afterward, they performed a Lewis and Clark rap!
Activities at four stations ensued: (1) flapjacks made by Ms. Nelson and homemade root beer with pioneer games outside, (2) building a covered wagon with a Twinkie base, (3) creating a silhouette of the students and sharing our “Hall of Famous Missourians” and (4) a read-aloud of You Wouldn’t Want to be an American Pioneer with Mrs. Glenn in the library.
Maybe we wouldn’t want to be a pioneer all of the time, but it was great fun for a day!
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Home to the Heart
September 20, 2017
What a heartwarming, joyous event was Saturday’s Home to the Heart Bicentennial kickoff! It was wonderful to welcome approximately 300 guests to the Academy’s historic rooms and hallways to celebrate our 200th year, visit with friends, recall special places and spaces, delight in the archival display, browse in the Bicentennial Boutique and Shrine Gift Shop, and enjoy bountiful hors d’oeuvres and treats. In addition, Jane Cannon was on hand to sign copies of her Academy history, Two Hundred Years: A Legacy of Love and Learning.
[Visit Home to the Heart Photo Gallery]
At the evening’s halfway mark, Head of School Dr. Susan Dempf offered remarks in Cribbin Hall, and in gratitude invited the Religious of the Sacred Heart in attendance to join her. Academy music teacher Laurie Kirchoff Strickland ’76 led the crowd in singing “Coeur de Jesus” while volunteers passed out Bicentennaire Cuvee, the Bicentennial wine specially produced by French winemaker Jean-Louis Chave. The crowd happily toasted the Academy’s next 100 years, then ASH Alumni followed Mrs. Strickland’s lead in a spirited rendition of the school song.
[Watch Coeur de Jesus video]
Our gratitude abounds! Thank you to our guests, student greeters, volunteer check-in and pickup personnel, cooks, bakers, bartenders, decorating crew, boutique and gift shop staff, and school staff who supported the event. Heartfelt thanks to our Home to the Heart Committee, with special recognition to Michelle Thro Schrick ’76 for pulling together the food, drinks and many details of the night, and to Diane Carroll Boerding ’76 for her trademark staging and decorating expertise. Tres bien!
Founder’s Day
September 14, 2017
Today we celebrate Founder’s Day–the day on which St. Philippine Duchesne opened the doors of her Sacred Heart school on the American frontier 199 years ago! This morning, with a prayer service in the Shrine and a mini-tour of the historic part of our building, we officially enter into our 200th year of love and learning. Next up: Spirit Day activities and gouter.
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Lower School French Class Featured in St. Louis Review
September 8, 2017
Our Lower School French class is featured in today’s back-to-school issue of the St. Louis Review.
Book Talk and Signing at Maryville University
September 7, 2017
“Two Hundred Years: A Legacy of Love and Learning” is the newly published history of the Academy written by Jane Cannon in honor of the school’s bicentennial. The book was unveiled at a book talk and signing at Maryville University August 29, 2017. Photos by Dan Donovan Photography…
199 Years Ago
September 7, 2017
On this day, 199 years ago, Philippine Duchesne and her RSCJ companions arrived from St. Louis to the banks of the Missouri River where they ferried across to St. Charles. Mark your calendars now for the reenactment of this historic arrival on Sept. 7, 2018! #ASH200
