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In a recent interview with “News Nightly” on EWTN, Network Head of Conference Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ talked about the nine Sacred Heart Olympic athletes and coaches participating in Rio, and their connection to the Network of Sacred Heart Schools. Click here to view
Welcome back to our students, parents and teachers! We’re looking forward to a banner year!
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Sacred Heart athletes are excelling at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro! Read more about the ties that bind them in this Catholic News Agency story.
The Academy adult community gathered at Old St. Ferdinand’s in Florissant for the first day of Faculty/Staff Orientation. Fr. Mitch Doyen celebrated the Eucharist, and Sister Margaret Munch described Philippine Duchesne’s life at the school and convent she opened there in 1819.
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View schedule of their events and more.
Sister Barbara Dawson, RSCJ, Provincial of the Society of the Sacred Heart United States – Canada Province, was elected Aug. 2 as the Superior General of the International Society of the Sacred Heart at the Society’s General Chapter in Nemi, Italy. The General Chapter is composed of delegates from every province and serves as the highest governing body of the congregation.
The Academy 6th Class Girls golf team placed 3rd in the CYC League Team Championship on Saturday, June 18, playing against teams from West County, St. Charles County and South Central County. Congratulations to participants Paige W. (4th Class), Emma W. (4th), Tori F. (6th), Molly K. (6th), Faith K. (6th), Astrid S. (6th), Leah H. (St. Charles Borromeo) and Kylie B. (St. Charles Borromeo).
Congratulations to Tori, who placed 3rd in the CYC City/County Individual Championship on Sunday, June 26.
The girls had a great season! Special thanks to Brett Felton for both coaching and managing the team. [Absent from the photo are Faith and Molly.]
A lovely evening was enjoyed by many alumni returning to ASH for Congé Reunion on Saturday, June 11. We welcomed in a special way members from the Honor Classes of 1956, 1961, 1966, 1976 and 1996. Congratulations to Diane Carroll Boerding ’76, recipient of the 2016 Rose Philippine Duchesne Award. (Due to illness, her daughter Gretta ’08 accepted the award on her behalf. ) [Remarks]
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The Showtime performing arts troupe put on a colorful show at the end of their three-week summer camp. Going Bananas was written, staged, choreographed and performed by camp participants in Classes 2–8. What a fun experience and production! Thanks to Laurie Strickland, director.
This week we welcome campers to Just Imagine!, a creative play camp with daily themes for children entering Pre-Primary and Primary.
There are three other summer camps offered in July:
Sacred Heart educators from around the country will convene in St. Charles June 20–25 for two Network of Sacred Heart Schools conferences. The first half of the week will be a chance for Administrative teams and Heads of School from the 24 Network schools in the U.S. and Canada to come together in the spirit of Sacred Heart education. The second conference, Roots That Give Us Wings, describes Sacred Heart history, education, values, and traditions for educators desiring to make a difference through Sacred Heart education. Initially for new Sacred Heart employees, Roots has grown into a historical and reflective journey for those in Sacred Heart education, including Boards of Trustees, staff and faculty.
Get ready for the annual Alumni Congé Reunion! The Classes of 1966, 1976 and 1986 are Special Honor Classes, celebrating 50, 40 and 30 years since graduation. Join us as we honor Diane Carroll Boerding ’76, 2016 recipient of the St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Award. CLICK HERE for all the details of Congé 2016!
