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PAST EVENTS
Mrs.
Clifton & Mrs. Thornton Begin a New Journey
We
wish them the best of luck in their retirement. We will miss them very
much.
New NHS Officers 2008-2009
| President | Kelly Bergin |
| Vice-President | Michaela Johnson |
| Secretary | Caitlin Stamm |
| Treasurers | Gabby DelGatto & Lindsey Buckheit |
| Public Relations | Meaghan Lim |
| Special Assistant | Stephanie Nieves |
In
Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of
William J. Cronin, on June 16, 2008
Father of Melissa, Class of 1994 and Erica, Class of 1997.
Bill served as a Past President of the SHA Fathers Guild,
a member of the Sacred Heart Academy Board of Trustees
since 2005 and was honored as our
2007 Man of Heart at the SHA Dinner Dance.
We appreciate having had Bill as part of the
Sacred Heart community and thank Sue, Melissa and Erica
for having shared him with us.
The wake will be on Tuesday, June 17 from 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18 from 2-4 and from 7-9 p.m.
Macken Mortuary
52 Clinton Avenue
Rockville Centre
766-3300 The Funeral Mass will be at
St. Agnes Cathedral at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 19.
“In the quiet moments, when the hurt is hard to bear, May love become
your shelter
and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort.”
You are held in gentle thought and prayer by
Sister Jeanne M. Ross
Patricia Conley
Emma Sullivan
Maryann Shine
and
The Faculty, Staff and the SHA Board of Trustees
And the Sacred Heart Academy Community
Sacred
Heart Academy Language Scholars!
This year's National Spanish Exam, given nationally by the American Association
of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), was administered to over
120,000 students in the United States. The exam was taken by approximately
170 Sacred Heart Academy students, representing levels 1 through 5. The
Sacred Heart students' national percentile ranking was outstanding. Sacred
Heart had nine Gold Medal Winners who scored in the top five percent of
students taking the exam nationally. The Gold Medal Winners were honored
at an awards ceremony held at Jericho High School on May 29, 2008. Ms.
Anne Ceriello, Sacred Heart Language Chairperson, accompanied the girls
as they proudly accepted their well-deserved awards. The Gold Medal students
and their level of Spanish are as follows: Nora Crisci of Uniondale (Level
4); Sarah Justvig of Garden City (Level 4); Christine Olivo of Franklin
Square (Level 3); Megan Powers of Floral Park (Level 3); Angela Lo of
Valley Steam (Level 2); Carolina Ruiz of Freeport (Level 2); Caitlin Hegarty
of Westbury (Level 2); Brittany Cunha of Mineola (Level 1); and Mary-Kate
Amato of Manhasset (Level 1). The National French Exam winners are Cassandra
Desbas of Hempstead (Level 2), Cheyenne Champagne of Cambria Heights (Level
1) and Lindsay Hildebrandt of Floral Park (Level 1).
New
SHA Charms!
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Sister
Virginia Crowley Athlete of the Year: Lauren Tita
Bob
Fiston Memorial Award: Colleen Saporito
Spirit
Wasn't Dampened: Golf Outing '08
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Amherst
Attracts Sacred Heart Students
Sacred Heart Academy is gaining an ever larger presence at Amherst College
in Massachusetts, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation.
Recent Sacred Heart graduate Meaghan Tigh '08 of Garden City will be joining
fellow SHA alums Tara Fitzpatrick '07 and Kara Thornton '07, both of Garden
City, at Amherst this fall. In addition to her outstanding academic achievements,
Meaghan's hard work on the field has also been recognized. She has been
recruited to play on the Amherst Women's Lacrosse Team, which is currently
ranked second in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC).
Pictured,
from left to right, are Meaghan Tigh, Kara Thornton and Tara Fitzpatrick.
Senior
Luncheon 2008
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Graduation
Liturgy 2008
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Graduation
Ceremony 2008
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Before
& After Graduation
2008
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Senior
Prom 2008
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Ali
Galgano #1 Golfer in New York State!!!
The
Candidates Speak
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Operation
Shoebox Sends Supplies to Afghanistan
On
May 14, 2008, the SHA sophomore class brought in 80 boxes full of supplies
for the troops stationed in Afghanistan, in particular, my dad's Army
National Guard troops. The students brought in shoeboxes in the morning
and that afternoon many stayed and helped repack all the shoeboxes into
new boxes able to be sent overseas. Not only sophomores helped out, but
many freshman also helped pack. These boxes held items like toiletries,
snack food, and office supplies which the soldiers cannot get for themselves.
In addition, each sophomore wrote a note to the soldiers thanking them
for their service and packed it with the supplies. With the help of Mr.
Nicholas Kester, the boxes will be sent to Afghanistan to my dad's troops.
-Amy Spohr
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Read
On
On Thursday, May 1st, at a reception held at the Barnes and Noble in Carle
Place, Meg Schneider, a SHA junior, was awarded first place in an essay
contest sponsored by the Intellectual Freedom Committee of the Nassau
County Library Association. In her essay, Meg focused on the reasons she
believes the computer and the Internet are valuable resources that will
take reading and the discussion of reading into the 21st century. The
computer has positively affected Meg's access to books, book reviews,
book discussions and contact with authors. Meg writes monthly young adult
book reviews for the teen section of the Rockville Centre Public Library's
website. After reading and loving Enthusiasm by Polly Schulman, Meg wrote
a rave review which Ms. Schulman found on the Internet. As a result of
Meg's review, Ms. Schulman chose the RVC Public Library as the first stop
on her book tour. As Meg stated, "It was a great experience that
could never have happened without the computer!"
Spring
Arts Festival 2008
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Athletic
Recruitment Signing Day '08
Six
Sacred Heart athletes celebrated their recruitment with a ceremonial signing
this morning.
Mr. Goetz, our AD, S. Jeanne, Miss Conley, Coaches Barrett and Stansfield,
and their parents
joined in the celebration. We congratulate Briana Sloper - St. Thomas
the Aquinas College,
Meaghan Tigh - Amherst College, Lauren Tita - Siena College, Christina
Cinelli - Seton Hall
University, Enma Mullo - Yale University, and Sheila Croutier - Manhattan
College. Good
luck next year ladies!
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New
NHS Members Inducted
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Loretta
Porrazzo LaRoche '57 - Hilarious!
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Irish
Eyes Are Smiling!
Veronica Alvarado '11 has been awarded an Honorable Mention in a Writing
Contest sponsored by the Irish Cultural Society of Garden City. Veronica's
"interview" with a person from Irish history was selected for
its convincing characters and probing and authentic responses. Congratulations,
Veronica!
"A
Heart of Gold" Meg began visiting the Reminiscence Unit of the Sunrise Senior
Living of North Lynbrook five years ago when her aunt was a resident
there. For the past two years, Meg has used her gift of music to
entertain and connect with the residents in the Reminiscence Unit.
Every Saturday morning, Meg regales the residents with nursery songs
and Broadway show tunes. Her music has had a tremendous impact on
all those who have heard her play. In fact, one woman, who had never
been heard to speak, joyfully sang along with Meg's piano playing!
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Junior Ring/Pin Ceremony 2008
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Junior Dinner Dance 2008
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Off
to Welcome Pope Benedict XVI
Sister
Jeanne and Miss Conley pose with the Sacred Heart contingent who will
be off
early Saturday morning to see the Pope at his Youth Rally in NYC. Photos
courtesy of
Christine Nizza and Michaela Johnson
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Our Holy Father's enduring message of hope
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By Katherine Klaric In a world riddled with violence, greed, and war, the legacy of hope is often forgotten. The ever-present turmoil surrounding us provides formidable opposition to the pursuit of hope; yet, under the prominent guidance of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, youth across our nation can find it simple to relax in the comfort of God’s salvation. Pope Benedict XVI defines “hope” as synonymous with “faith.” Hence, it can be deduced that hope is a vital aspect of our religion. Our lives, even as adolescents, are far from simple in the 21st century. Nonetheless, as Pope Benedict XVI reminds us in his second encyclical, the “intimate relationship between prayer and hope” cannot be ignored. Al-though we are not each capable of transforming our world into one of quietude and righteousness, it is only through devotion to prayer and hope that we can do our part in bettering our community. |
| Our God-given human dignity gives us the ability to
recognize right from wrong, and thus the ability to conduct ourselves
accordingly. It is imperative that every individual acknowledges his
or her reason for living and subsequently decides to fulfill his or
her responsibilities.As a teenager, both my peers and I are still
learning the history of our Church; by learning our past, we become
better prepared for the future. The pope, through his addresses to
the Catholic community, has furthered our education on matters once
taught by the saints and martyrs. In “Spe Salvi,” our
pontiff stresses the value of the endless attention God offers to
each human. A relationship with God, strengthened through daily prayer,
allows for the purification of a troubled conscience. Even in a time
when we feel utterly isolated and alone, God’s presence enables
us to reflect on our character and, in effect, ameliorate our situation.
This level of enlightenment, however, demands absolute intimacy with
our Lord; there is little room for inhibition or doubt. Prayer, the
process of communicating desires or thanks to God, allows us to clearly
recognize our goals in life. Hope, prayer, and work are crucial in
order for us to meet and overcome the challenges of our society. In hope, the early Christians were formed; through hope, the devout martyrs of our faith received salvation; and by hope, we too can aspire to achieve greatness in both this life and the next. Suffering will always be an undeniable element of human life; prayer and faith will always be the unquestionable solution. It is a great honor to all Catholics in America that we are able to pray with the Holy Father in our own neighborhoods and communities. His infallible advice and wise counsel prove indispensable to those struggling through difficulties. Growing up in Germany, Pope Benedict XVI experienced first hand the aggression that consumed the Nazis. Nevertheless, he emerged as a devout Catholic, filled with compassion and faith. Who can better testify to the need of hope in times of despair? His past makes it easy for us to relate with his prevailing message of preserving hope through strife. We live in a time when so many find it hard to remain steadfast in the Catholic practices and beliefs. This nation’s Catholics widely welcome Pope Benedict XVI to our country. We anxiously await his presence and thirst for the hope and inspiration soon to be granted to us. Katherine Klaric is a junior at Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead. |
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Career Day 2008
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Making College Count
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In
the End Only Kindness Matters - Retreat Day 2008
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Mother/Daughter
Night 2008
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mother/daughter pictures
Faculty/Staff
Appreciation Day...Aloha!
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Giving
the Gift of Life...Blood Drive '08
Over
100 members of the SHA community came out to support this year's Blood
Drive. 90 pints of this precious gift were collected. Well done!
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Our
Holy Week Experience
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Lots
More Anastasia Pictures
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Dinner
Dance a Huge Success
Congratulations to Our Honorees
Ellen & Jim Riley and Bettina Gallagher
Thank You for All You've Done for Sacred Heart
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Anastasia:
Dress & Elementary Performances
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Friends
of Rachel
On Tuesday, March 4th, Mr. Anderson and Sacred Heart students in S.I.T.
played host to students from St. Brigid’s. The purpose was to share
their experiences in continuing the spirit of Rachel’s Challenge.
St. Brigid school has a “Friends of Rachel” group of 6th,
7th, and 8th grade students that meets each week to promote kindness and
respect. Teachers from their school were pleased with the event and would
like to repeat it in a spirit of mutual support.
NHS
Raises Over $700 with Dodgeball Tournament
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Reconciliation:
Reason to Rejoice
SHA swimmer makes a splash in international competition
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By Pete Sheehan Senior Reporter Long Island
Catholic reprinted with permission Hempstead — When Emily Kelly was six years old, she tagged along when her mother took her older brother to Long Beach to try out for a swim club.“While I was there, I tried out, too,” said Emily, a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Church in Belle Harbor, Queens, and a sophomore at Sacred Heart Academy here. That trip to Long Beach was the beginning of a journey to places she never imagined, such as Melbourne, Australia, where she competed in the Junior Olympics in January. Now, it may even take her to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. |
| Competing against swimmers her age from all over the world in Australia, Emily qualified for the Olympic trials in the 200-yard freestyle. In addition, she finished second in the one-mile freestyle competition with a time of 16 minutes and 51 seconds.“That didn’t qualify me for the Olympic trials,” however, Kelly said, because there is no one-mile freestyle event for the women’s Olympic competition. Still, Emily is hoping for additional chances to qualify for the Olympics trials in another event in a competition in March in Orlando, Florida. Emily’s success in Australia comes as no surprise to her swimming coach at Sacred Heart, Mary White, who has for two seasons watched her excel in local competition for the all-girls school swimming team. “She’s a great kid, and she just keeps getting stronger and stronger,” White said. After a stellar regular season this year, Emily competed in the Catholic High School Athletic Association championship meet in November, against girls’ team from Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties. “She was the outstanding swimmer and broke two conference records,” White said. That same month, at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association/ Federation’s state meet for both public and nonpublic school teams, “she won both her events,” the 200- and 500-yard freestyle. Emily set a state record in the 200. “It was only the second time that a nonpublic school swimmer won both events,” White said. The first time was when Emily won the previous year. Kelly competes in the CHSAA championship swim meet last November. Emily’s achievements follow years of practice and competition against the best swimmers. For several years she swam for a Long Beach swim club until her coach advised her to seek stiffer competition by joining the Long Island Aquatic Club. From her participation with the club, she eventually qualified for the junior national team for USA Swimming. “It was always fun, and I liked being with my friends.” Through the Long Island Aquatic Club she met several friends who went to Sacred Heart Academy, including Keri Masterson, a 2006 Sacred Heart graduate and another swimmer who excelled in national competition. She now is a college sophomore swimming for the University of Notre Dame. “Emily loves Sacred Heart,” Coach White said. “And she has done anything that I have asked her,” even with her commitment to the Long Island Aquatic Club and the grueling requirements of their training. Her regimen includes practice before and after school most days of the week. Supportive of her teammates, “she stands on the side and cheers for everyone, particularly in the close races,” White said. Emily also has paced some of her teammates, swimming slower than usual for her to offer a realistic challenge to teammates to qualify for a particular event. “Emily has a great natural clock,” which allows her to swim at the time she sets out to, White said. “Not everyone can do that. “She is an honors student and she is so dedicated to Sacred Heart. When she came home late from Australia, she was in school the next day,” White said. Soon after, she participated in “Red and Gold,” Sacred Heart’s annual competition. “That’s how much she loves Sacred Heart.” | |
Lessons
Learned at SHA
Jennifer Pereira, a SHA junior, wrote a beautiful piece for the LI Catholic's
"Youth Voice" column (Feb. 20). In her article, titled Inspired
by Habitat for Humanity, Jennifer shares how Sacred Heart has taught her
the true meaning of being a Catholic. Through SHA and her work with Habitat
for Humanity, Jennifer has been inspired to get more involved with reaching
out and helping others. As Jennifer so eloquently puts it "One nice
thing really does go a long way, so the next time you have an opportunity
to do a nice thing, take advantage of it and see how far it goes."
SHA
Wear for 2008!
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Slideshow
Sister
Jeanne Appointed President of Sacred Heart!
Sacred
Heart Senior & Future Filmmaker!
Sacred Heart Academy (Hempstead, NY) would like to congratulate senior
Michelle Charles, of Rosedale, on her acceptance to The William H. Cosby
Future Filmmaker Workshop at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York
University. Michelle has been identified as a young filmmaker with great
promise and is one of only fifteen students selected from a pool of over
150 applicants. Michelle was recommended to the Workshop by Ms. Susan
Loucks, of Sacred Heart’s media department. According to Ms. Loucks,
Michelle is exceptionally talented. What truly distinguishes Michelle,
however, is her quiet confidence and strong sense of self. The Kanbar
Institute of Film and Television, one of the premier film programs in
the world, will be hosting the workshop. During an intensive 12-week introduction,
Michelle will gain hands-on experience in video production techniques
and will participate in screenings of important works and discussions
with professional filmmakers and Tisch faculty. Congratulations, Michelle!
Jackie
Cohen Named National Merit Finalist!!
Lent
Begins
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Student
Appreciation Day/Crazy Sock Day
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Parents
of Alum Communion Breakfast
a Fine New Tradition
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RTV!!!
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More
Red & Gold
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Red
Wins Spirit Day '08
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Christmas
Liturgy '07
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2007
SnowBall Dance
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Convent
Christmas
Party
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Senior
Christmas Luncheon
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We
Light Our Christmas Tree!
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Christmas
Memories!
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Santa
Came to Town!
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Let
Us Give Thanks...
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Tom
Suozzi Proclaims November 21st
Sacred Heart Academy Girls Volleyball Team Day!!
The
Nutcracker: Magnificent!
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SHAlloween
2007
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Friday
Night Pop Hop 2007
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Sacred
Heart Making Strides
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Shopping
for College
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Let's
Start a Chain Reaction!
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Students
in the Spotlight!
National
Merit Semi-Finalist, Jacqueline Cohen
Miss
Conley, National Hispanic Recognition Program Recipient, Julianne Pereira,
National Merit
Commended Students: Mary Ellen Riffle, Meagan Byrne, Eileen Maloney, Anne
Melia, and S. Jeanne
National Merit Outstanding Participants Olivia Beaubrun, Yasmine Doleyres
and Michelle Charles
with Sister Jeanne
Fall Cocktail Party '07
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Walk-a-thon 2007
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SHA Wear Fashion Show
SHA
Wear is available by order only. Orders can be placed at the SHA Shoppe
as well as at the Fall Cocktail Party.
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Student Council Inductions
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We Remember and We Pray
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Opening
Liturgy 2007
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Senior
Freshman Day 2007
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Freshman
Orientation 2007
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Freshman
Orientation Day 2
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The
Class of '07 Receive Their Yearbooks
