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All are invited to celebrate the launch of Seeking the One Whom We Love: How RSCJs Pray, a compilation of writings by 55 Religious of the Sacred Heart edited by Kathleen Hughes, RSCJ, and Therese Fink Meyerhoff.
Refreshments, conversation and book signings will take place Thursday, March 3, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Society of the Sacred Heart Province Archives, 4537 West Pine Boulevard, St. Louis. Books will be available for purchase for $20. For more information, call 314-652-1500.
Thanks to Duchesne High School for sharing the following good news about three of their seniors who’ve received recognition by the National Merit Scholars program. All of them are graduates of the Academy Class of 2012.
“Will Fairless and Joe Phillips were each recently awarded $2500 National Merit Scholarships to the schools of their choosing. Erin Hannegan McKee was named as a commended student by the National Merit Scholars program in recognition of her Preliminary SAT (PSAT) scores and her continuing academic promise.
Laura Elizabeth Rauch—the woman whose great generosity to the Academy resulted in the gymnasium being named in her family’s honor—has died at the age of 92. Mrs. Rauch was the mother of The Honorable Lucy Rauch, Academy Class of 1968.
Mrs. Jane Cannon, our former Alumni Director, shared the address she gave at an awards dinner honoring Mrs. Rauch some years ago:
When I was asked to say a few words on behalf of the Sacred Heart Academy about Elizabeth Rauch, a number of words popped into my mind—probably the same words that are on the tips of everyone else’s tongues when they think of her. Words like: assertive, down-to-earth, enthusiastic, optimistic, positive and, of course, the ever-popular “generous.” And then there are a few that give Elizabeth Rauch her unique panache. Words like: wit, style, and a very old-fashioned one: “pep”!
KMOV-Channel 4’s Steve Harris recently featured one of our Fifth Class students, Grace P., in his weekly “Harris Hero” segment. Eleven-year-old Grace has been hosting an annual pancake breakfast since she was five years old to raise funds for sick children.
Click here to learn more/view the segment.
Tours of classrooms, displays of student work, tours of historic areas of our campus, and refreshments in the White Center await visitors on Grandparents Day, Sunday, March 13. We are eager to welcome these very special members of our Academy community! The day will begin for ASH students and their grandparents at 10 a.m. with liturgy in Rauch Memorial gym.
Several of our students play cricket regularly. Susan Harris from the American Cricket Academy and Club came to school this week to demonstrate cricket with Parth Patel for the students in Classes 3-8. She brought equipment with her and guided some of our students in play. She was also kind enough to leave a set of equipment with us so that we can play with our students, which we plan to do in the spring. The game is somewhat similar to baseball and played on a field two soccer fields long. Our students really enjoyed it! We are grateful to Ms. Harris and Mrs. Patel for arranging this demonstration.
Are you curious about the Academy of the Sacred Heart? Come learn more at our Talk and Tour Tuesdays.
With so many educational options in the area, it can be challenging to find the best school for your family. But imagine your child happily growing in a place where students are energized and eager to learn … where courtesy is modeled and expected … where students become confident and capable learners … where graduates are prepared to succeed, lead and contribute … where love is taught by loving!
Join us for a Talk and Tour Tuesdays Feb. 9, 16 and 23, beginning at 9 a.m. Please contact Admissions Director Lisa Tebbe to schedule your visit.
People are still commenting on the joy that was palpable at Jane Cannon’s retirement party Jan. 16. Three hundred of her nearest and dearest turned out to fete her for 41 years of beautiful service, and to wish her much-deserved happiness in the years ahead. A liturgy in the Shrine was followed by a cocktail reception in the Conference Room, parlor, hallway and Cribbin Hall library. Jane’s friends shared celebratory remarks, and a very special visitor (aka St. Philippine) made an appearance. Our thanks to the many volunteers who hosted this party, and to Bill Slaughter for taking many of these photographs.
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We are proud of our nearly 200-year heritage as a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis! Several years ago, HEC-TV created a documentary entitled Mission to Educate: A Faithful Past, a Faith-Filled Future. It is a rich historical review of how St. Louis earned the title ‘Rome of the West’ and how St. Louis Catholic schools constantly evolved to continue the tradition of excellence.
St. Philippine Duchesne and the Academy are featured throughout the film. Click here to view Mission to Educate.
Click here to watch a shortened version of the film (approx. 10 min.).
We join Catholic schools in the St. Louis area in the celebration of Catholic Schools Week Jan. 31 – Feb. 5.
We look forward to having Bishop Edward Rice preside at our First Friday liturgy Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us in Rauch Memorial.
One element of our Catholic curriculum is the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, in which our youngest students nurture their understanding and relationship with Jesus. Our Pre-Primary through First Class students regularly visit the Atrium, a learning space created for Catechists and students to do their “work.”
