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Heart to Heart
SACRED
HEART
ACADEMY
HEMPSTEAD, NY | SPRING/SUMMER 2015
A Catholic college preparatory school for young women
sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
lead with heart
academics
life
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Faith
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2 | HEART TO HEART SPRING/SUMMER 2015
a Letter from the President
Sister Jeanne M. Ross, CSJ
’66
Dear Alumnae, Parents and Friends,
We have concluded another banner year at SHA. I was so inspired to see the Class of 2015 walk across our theatre
stage on May 30 to receive their diplomas, honoring the culminated success of their academic and spiritual
journeys at Sacred Heart. Every year, I reflect on my own graduation experience as a member of the Class of 1966,
but this year I reflected on much more.
My eighteen years as the leader of this wonderful school have been some of the best years of my life. Yes, the
footprint of SHA has grown and our classrooms have entered the exciting age of technology. This coming year
we will add to the curriculum the Bloomberg Terminal Center. It is not this growth, however, that gives me my
greatest joy. It is the girls. It is seeing their inquisitive faces on freshman registration night, hearing their laughter
in the cafeteria or in the hallways between classes, their making new friends with girls from all over Long Island,
joining new clubs and proudly crossing the stage on graduation day.
I have seen our faculty transform young lives by teaching and inspiring minds, opening them to new images of
God and themselves. I have witnessed the strengthening connection between members of our faculty and their
students; their shared joy when, after much work, the solution to a critical problem is understood, when teacher
and student reveal new inner strength after experiencing struggles or when a new talent is discovered. I could
dream for hours, thinking about how these young women will use their gifts to affect the world for the better.
Fortunately, I have seen my dreams become reality. Our alumnae return to SHA to share their stories as keynote
speakers at graduations and National Honor Society inductions, at career days, career symposiums, classroom
visits and at our annual Dinner Dance. They have made and continue to make a difference in our world. They are
represented at the highest levels of business, medicine, government and academia. Now, they are the ones who
empower others. They give a voice to the voiceless. They Lead with Heart.
I thank God that I became a Sister of St. Joseph so that I could participate in ministries that empower women
and girls. I am proud of the activities that have happened at SHA during my tenure and I am confident that the
good work will continue. My friend and colleague, Sister Jean Amore, CSJ, Ed.D., will serve as Interim President
until the appointment of the new President. S. Jean will also continue to serve as Vice President for Mission and
Academics, as she has done for the past three years at Sacred Heart Academy. The strength of her leadership is
evidenced in her academic credentials in education; her professional career at St. Joseph's College as Professor of
Child Study, Academic Dean; and her 12 years as the President of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. S.
Jean is committed to her new role. I trust that you will embrace her with the same generosity you did for me.
I am so thankful for my time with all of you. I pray that you all continue to live happy, productive, faith-filled lives.
I look forward to meeting you again and sharing our stories. May God continue to bless all of you with abundant
blessings throughout your lives in the days and years ahead.
Sincerely,
Sister Jeanne M. Ross, CSJ ’66
The SHA Mentor/Mentee Connection
If you are an alumna interested in mentoring a current
SHA student or if you are a current student and would like
to be connected with a SHA alumna, please contact the
Office of Institutional Advancement at (516) 483-7383 or
develop@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org.
Look for other mentorship opportunities on the Sacred Heart
Academy Alumnae LinkedIn Page.
Mary Kim obtained her BS in Biology from
Binghamton University before receiving her MD
from Stony Brook University Health Sciences
Center School of Medicine. She is a local
pediatrician at Winthrop University Hospital's
Hempstead Pediatric Clinic recently co-founding
RIGME, Inc., a non-profit that provides medical
education to physicians and basic medical
services to children in El Salvador.
Mary Kim Mehlman ’96 was the keynote
Dr. Mehlman’s message to the Class of 2015:
"You have what it takes!"
speaker for the Class of 2015 Graduation.
resume building opportunities that Sacred Heart
provided for her but her main focus was on the
“off-paper” ways she was developed at SHA.
“Sacred Heart is all about values—the strength
of family, faith and service is drilled into
us from the day we enter these halls and
reinforced by the leadership of the school and
every teacher, counselor and coach”
Kelly Duncan ’07 was the 2015 National
Honor Society induction keynote speaker. Kelly
graduated from MIT in 2011 with BS in Economics
and is currently involved with CLO/CDO Trading
at JP Morgan Chase. Kelly spoke about the
Dr. Susan James Oliviera ’59
Dr. Susan James Oliviera ’59 attended her 55th
reunion at SHA in October and returned in April
for a special symposium for juniors and seniors.
The day focused on overall well-being and
included presentations on banking, distracted
driving and Susan’s talk on women’s issues.
Susan is a Doctor of Social Welfare and a Certified
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (CASAC).
She is a Licensed Certified Social Worker and a
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work.
"SHA girls are fiercely independent, confident,
intelligent and hilarious individuals… We are
well-rounded women ready to do it all—to
wear the Wall Street power suit, to excel in
the arts, to be doctors and teachers, to be
All-American athletes, to be mothers and to
make a difference in our communities."
Megan Gallagher Griffo ’89
Megan Gallagher Griffo ’89 returned to SHA
this past October for her 25th Reunion and has
remained connected. She recently conducted
a kickboxing class after school for the young
women of Sacred Heart Academy. For over
fifteen years, Megan has been a fitness instructor
with a focus on boxing, boot camps and small
group training.
Alumnae are invited
to return to SHA for
CAREER
DAY
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016
Career Day at Sacred Heart Academy is
a wonderful way for alumnae to have
a major impact on current students.
Our Career Day creates a critical
link between the classroom and the
workplace by allowing young women to
explore various career options so that
they can make informed educational
and career choices.
By volunteering your time, you have the
chance to inspire the young women of
Sacred Heart Academy and show them
the value of hard work and a purposeful
Catholic education.
For more information, email
alumnae@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org
or call 516.483.7383 x330.
Lucia Agosti ’13
Lucia Agosti ’13 spoke to students during lunch
periods to encourage them to support Relay
for Life at Molloy College where Lucia is in the
Nursing Program. Lucia participated in the run
in honor of Mrs. Ammirati, who was a science
teacher at SHA for 8 years before passing in
2011, and Shannon Serkes, sister of Colleen ’09
and Marisa ’12 who passed at the age of 17 after
a 2-year battle with cancer.
Sacred Heart Academy
DINNER DANCE
2015
Three outstanding alumnae were
honored at the 2015 SHA Dinner
Dance on Friday, March 20th at The Garden
City Hotel. Noreen O’Keefe Costello ’70, Karen
Danca Smith ’91, and Danielle DiBari ’98 are
true leaders in their professions and their faith.
They are proof that a single sex education can
empower women to be the best that they can
be and that a Catholic education provides moral
and social understanding that remains with our
students throughout their lives. They have the
courage to lead with heart, they are committed
to making a difference in the world, and their
compassion is evident not only in their personal
lives but in their professions serving people as
city counsel, as teacher and as pharmicist.
S. Jeanne Ross, CSJ ’66 presided over the
Dinner Dance for the final time before leaving
SHA for sabbatical. She was thanked for her
many contributions to SHA during her 18-year
tenure and she was serenaded by seniors and
alumnae with the school song, Ad Jesum Per
Mariam. The event was attended by 230 guests
and $150,000 was raised due in great part to
the successful auction which, for the first time,
was available on mobile and online devices. We
give special thanks to our Dinner Dance
Dinner Dance Co-Chairs: Maria & James Corcoran P ’09, ’12, ’15
Dinner Dance Committee: Lisa & Robert Arning P ’11, Sara & John Broderick P ’18, Rachel (Canco ’83) &
John Cashwell P ’18, Christine & Kevin Cudahy P ’17, Cathy (Hammill ’80) & Nick DeMartini P ’14, ’17, Alicia &
Robert Doodian P ’13, Vicki (Cinque ’77) & Joseph Ferrara, Lisa (Savino ’83) & Edward Fitzgerald P ’15, Marisa &
Charles Gambino P ’17, ’18, Michele (Sarkis ’80) & Joseph Jabour P ’15, Randy & Timothy Kinsley P ’17, Colleen
& Malachy Mahon P ’16, Maggie & Robert Moran P ’08, ’14, ’16, Barbara & Dennis McNamara P ’15, Michelle &
Ray O'Connor P ’18, Darcy & Stephen O’Neill P ’15, Christine & Sandy Nicolia P ’13, ’16, Fran & Al Paniccia P ’16,
Lorraine & John Reynolds P ’15, ’19, Nancy & Todd Stepniewski P ’13, Mary Beth & Christopher Tully P ’17,
Peggy & Michael White P ’16, ’18
Committee, chaired by Maria and James
Corcoran P ’09, ’12, ’15. Regular meetings at
SHA gave us the opportunity to connect with
these families who give their time so generously
and encourage others to do the same. Our
community is vibrant, strong and committed
and when we are in each other’s presence, the
energy is unmatched.
Dedication of the
Statue of the Holy Family
In Remembrance
of Helen Flatley:
A Woman of Faith,
a Loving Mother, Wife and Teacher
TAKE THE LEAD IN LIFE
GOLF & TENNIS OUTING
MONDAY, MAY 11
Hempstead Golf & Country Club
The 2015 SHA Golf and Tennis Outing took place on Monday, May 11 at The Hempstead Golf
and Country Club and Rockville Centre Links. Tennis players took to the courts early at HGCC and
enjoyed spirited play followed by an elegant luncheon. The golfers participated in on-course
contests after a plentiful brunch and were provided with an exceptional dinner. SHA Dads past
and present were joined by alumnae on the course including a special foursome from the class
of 1969 Susan Biondo DeVerna, Joan Colligan O’Hagen, Kathleen Cunneen Walsh and Aileen
Bolkcom Kevane who traveled in from Michigan. Megan Quinn ’02 and Mary Kate Quinn
’06 rallied young alumnae who joined the event for dinner. The outing raised over $105,000.
Sacred Heart Academy is grateful for the dedication and support of the Golf Committee,
co-chaired by Bill Hogan P ’17, ’19 and Bill Gerneglia P ’17.
Golf Co-Chairs: Bill Hogan P ’17, ’19, Bill Gerneglia P ’17
Committee Members: John Coghlan P ’94, ’98, Terence Gallagher P ’16, Ed Hudak P ’14, ’15
Brian Joesten P ’08, ’17, Walter Josiah P ’15, ’17, Andy Karamouzis P ’15, ’19
Bruce Mawhirter P ’16, John McKay P ’17, Scott Morvillo P ’19, Bernie O’Connell P ’15, ’18
Neil O'Malley P ’17, Ernie Peck P ’06, ’11, Ed Quinn P ’98, ’02, ’06, ’09, Mary Kate Quinn ’06
Megan Quinn ’02, Mike Rabus P ’16, Brian Ruane P ’18, Bob Ruland P ’17, ’19, Ed Tomlinson P ’18
The following senior Dads received lifetime achievement awards for their commitment to and
support of the SHA Golf Outing. James Corcoran P ’09, ’12, ’15, Mark Fitzpatrick P ’07, ’11, ’15
Bob O'Connell P ’08, ’12, ’15, Daniel O'Connell P ’10, ’15, Roger O'Donnell P ’15, Greg Raphael P ’15
Richard Seery P ’11, ’15, James Tomlin P ’15
Helen Flatley was a beloved teacher at Sacred
Heart Academy, in the Theology Department,
for nearly 15 years. After Helen passed, her
family made a donation to SHA for a memorial
in her honor. Helen was a great believer and
stressed the importance of family to the young
women in her Theology classes. It seemed fitting
that a statue of the Holy Family be dedicated in
her memory. This statue will remind us of the
importance of self-giving love, faith, compassion,
service and commitment. The very same values
that Helen shared with us.
God of love, you created us to be family, united
in peace in your household of love. Hear us as
Results
Closest to the Pin: Dom Castoro
Longest Drive—Men: Ryan Raphael
Longest Drive—Women: Mary White
Rockville Links Winners: David Donnelly P ’16, ’18
Fred Halikias P ’16, Elliot Weiss P ’16
Low Net: Bill Gerneglia P ’17, Nick DeMartini P ’14,
’17, Jim O’Hara P ’14, ’17, Roger O’Donnell P ’15
Low Gross: Mark Fitzpatrick P ’07, ’11, ’15
Mike Hannan P ’04, ’06, Jim Kessler P ’07
James Corcoran P ’09, ’12, ’15
we pray in hope for that peace. May this space be a place
where the gift of laughter will rise above our troubles, where
treasured stories will be shared to make us wiser, where the
pain of loss will be embraced with arms of hope and trust.
Amen.
LEADING WITH HEART:
A Tribute to Sister Jeanne Ross
by Felicia Binkis ’16
By 7:30 am on any school day, 47 Cathedral
Avenue is already awake with the spirit of Sacred
Heart Academy. As bus and car engines hum
their familiar tune, we are welcomed to carry all
of our books, bags, hopes, and fears through the
doors of a community dedicated to community
itself. This spirit of Sacred Heart Academy is not
a generic, “one size fits all” mantra, but rather, a
culmination of the individual gifts each member
of our family brings, weaving itself into the lives
of all who have traveled, are traveling, and will
travel our halls.
…It has always been my goal
to make the mission of the Sisters of St.
Joseph alive and lived in the school…
—Sister Jeanne Ross, CSJ ’66
expressed in a recent letter announcing her
sabbatical to her fellow Sacred Heart Academy
alumnae, a goal which Sister Jeanne has most
definitely achieved. Sacred Heart Academy’s first
president announced her official resignation this
year, effective as of July 31st. Many tears were
shed upon Sister Jeanne’s term coming to a
close, sorrowful to see such a dedicated member
of our community leaving after eighteen years
of service yet grateful, realizing how fortunate
we are to have the presence of Sister Jeanne
in our lives. Sister Jeanne is a pure example of
how through Sacred Heart’s continual growth
and further development, the values of the
Sisters of St. Joseph unabatingly stand the test
of time. A mere three years ago, Sacred Heart
was a very different institution, lacking the field
and campus Sister Jeanne drove into reality.
Sister Jeanne has experienced SHA through
the learning experience as a student, through
the service as a principal, and seen the school
into the future as president, surely playing an
influential role in the advancement of Sacred
Heart and its legacy.
made impact on lives throughout her eighteen
years and beyond. As an alumna, parent of 2011
and 2016 students, and currently serving her
second term as Co-President of the Mothers’
Guild, Mary Lou Simeone ’79 reflects on her
work with Sister Jeanne describing how, “It has
been an honor and a privilege working with
Sister Jeanne both as principal and president
of SHA. She has always been a supportive and
appreciative partner to the Mothers’ Guild. We
will miss her keen insights and kind and gentle
manner.”
In 1997, Sister Jeanne entered the Sacred
Heart community as a beloved principal. As
one alumna remembers, “Sister Jeanne always
showed love and compassion toward her
students and never failed to put a smile on
people’s faces.” Sister Jeanne carried this same
eternal concern for others as she earned the
rank of Sacred Heart’s first president in 2008.
Throughout her term, Sister Jeanne has strived
tirelessly to further unite and expand her CSJ
family through efforts including improved
alumni relations, implementation of STEAM
and STELLAR specific curriculums, and of course
expanding the campus further than ever before
to include the Corde Guidance Complex, Joseph
House Administration Building, Science Research
Facility, and the Four Sisters Field, additions that
still continue the CSJ mission in SHA’s growth.
Working with Sr. Jeanne for the past 13 years,
Mary Jo Hammill Clarke ’79, P ’12 of the Office
of Institutional Advancement has manifested a
deep respect for Sister Jeanne, explaining that,
“It is not only (her) wisdom, accomplishments,
and leadership that make Sr. Jeanne’s tenure
impressive, it is who she is and the way in which
she accomplishes things with great love that
really stand out… Sister Jeanne’s love shines
brightly in all the ‘little’ and ‘not-so-little’ ways
her down to earth goodness, sincerity constant
readiness to lend an ear and always ready to
have a good laugh.”
Truly, Sister Jeanne’s exemplary character has
Fighting to hold back tears, Sister Joanne, CSJ,
expressed extreme gratitude for the experience
she has enjoyed serving alongside “A great friend”,
as principal during Sister Jeanne’s presidency.
“She will be a great loss to our school. (Yet), the
gentleness of Sister Jeanne’s spirit will live on, as
TAKE THE LEAD IN LIFE
an alumna and SHA sister, her relationship to the
students is lifelong. She’s championed so many
initiatives she’ll live on certainly in our hearts
but also in the field…And of course she’ll be so
lucky to enjoy a beautiful sabbatical. She’s a very
humble person, she would never begin naming
all she’s done. But in her own quiet manner,
Sister Jeanne has truly made a lasting impact on
this school. 47 Cathedral Avenue is her life…this
is her home forever.”
I too have been impacted by the Christlike example of Sister Jeanne’s selfless work
dedicated to the CSJ family. Of the countless
events and activities at Sacred Heart each day,
Sister Jeanne regularly joins the students at
their sides to learn, laugh, cry, smile, and pray,
as a fellow CSJ Sister. Many students and I are
blessed enough to receive Leadership Awards,
sponsored by Sister Jeanne, as she stands as
an embodiment of a just leader, never showing
selfish motives, constantly succeeding in serving
with the community, not to it.
As I have discussed with various members
of the Sacred Heart community whether
administration, faculty, staff, students, parents,
or alumnae, each individual has expressed what
impact Sister Jeanne’s example of humility,
leadership, love, and faith has had on their
life. Stories focusing on various points in her
life journey share the continual theme of her
focus in love always. Sister Jeanne Ross’ lifestyle
dedicated to Sacred Heart Academy, to us, is
what each morning we enter into prayer with,
as one CSJ family living and working for inclusive
love, unity, reconciliation, peace, and justice.
She has dedicated her life to our Sacred Heart
community, and as we send her on the next
step of our journey, we, as a community, must
dedicate ourselves to Sister Jeanne Ross. May
God bless her forever.
Awards and Honors
Sister Jeanne M. Ross, CSJ Day
Mayor Wayne J. Hall, on behalf of the citizens of Hempstead, proclaimed July 31, 2015 “Sister Jeanne
M. Ross, CSJ Day” in the Village of Hempstead for her many years of service to Sacred Heart Academy,
her advocacy for students in need and all that she has done to benefit the community.
Unispan Award
Sister Jeanne Ross, CSJ ’66 was honored at the Hempstead for Hofstra, Hofstra for Hempstead
Scholarship Dinner on March 19. Sister Jeanne received the prestigious Unispan Award for her
outstanding professional accomplishments that enrich the community and her involvement with
the Village of Hempstead. Sister Jeanne was also reunited with Stephanie Adomavicius ’06 who
has worked with Hofstra in Special Events for the Office for Development and Alumni Affairs since
December and was overseeing her first solo major event.
Planned Giving
at SHA
Is Sacred Heart part of your legacy?
Sacred Heart has inaugurated a Planned Giving program & we
are encouraging our alumnae to include SHA in their wills.
Your long-term gifts can insure Sacred Heart Academy has the
support it needs for generations to come to prepare academically
promising young women leaders in the mission of Jesus and the
Sisters of St. Joseph to bring about God’s love, justice and peace.
If you are ready to put us in your will, please share this suggested
paragraph with your attorney: "I hereby give, devise and
bequeath to Sacred Heart Academy, with offices at 47 Cathedral
Avenue, Hempstead, NY, federal tax ID number 11-1631829, or
its successors in interest, the sum of $X (amount written out),
exclusive of my lifetime donations, if any, to be used for the
school’s most urgent priorities as determined by its board of
trustees in their sole discretion. (Your attorney may change this
to a percentage of your estate.)"
For more information, please contact
Mary Jo Hammill Clarke ’79, P ’12 at 516.483.7383 x330 or
alumnae@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org. Having
your questions answered never places you under
obligation to make a gift.
Thoughts from the Principal
Sister Joanne Forker, CSJ, Ed.D.
Dear Friends,
The days of spring and summer light up the SHA campus with growth and beauty like no other time. After
another year of dedicating themselves to the young women of Sacred Heart Academy our faculty proudly
applauded the stellar Class of 2015 and sent well wishes (and summer assignments) to the classes who
will return in September, sooner than they think. The wisdom-filled eyes of a graduating class and the
visible growth in maturity of current students reenergizes us each year to carry out our work with a zeal
that is tangible and recognizable to our students. It causes people to continue to say SHA is not just a good
school—it is a GREAT school!
As Sister Jeanne Ross, CSJ '66 departs from her role as leader of Sacred Heart Academy we assure you that
greatness will continue. It is our responsibility to make sure that the beauty and vision that is obvious on
the outside of our campus is reflected inside our house as well. Our faculty—each one of us - is a steward of
- a keeper, if you will, of the vision we all hold in common, that Sacred Heart Academy continue as a strong,
vibrant Catholic women’s school on Long Island where we share and pass on our faith to our students,
where education is of the highest caliber, and where leaders are born and nurtured.
Sister Jean Amore, CSJ, Ed.D. will temporarily fill the position of Interim President and we will continue
to see our young women become rising stars who we count on to bring light to the rest of the world.
Throughout the pages of this newsletter, you will see how they use their gifts to affect their community, the
Church and the world. They lead with heart as they preach the gospel of unity, love, reconciliation, peace
and justice through their actions.
I trust that you will enjoy reading this issue of the Heart to Heart and I encourage you to reach out to us,
get involved and make a difference. May God bless you and your family this summer and all the days after.
Sincerely,
Sister Joanne Forker, CSJ, Ed.D.
SACRED HEART ACADEMY'S PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH
The SHA Board of Trustees has engaged Wickenden Associates to assist in the appointment of the new
President. Wickenden specializes in placing administrative staff in private and parochial secondary schools.
Representatives of Wickenden have interviewed representatives of SHA’s various constituencies (parents,
students, faculty, alumnae and administrators) to develop a description of SHA’s culture, opportunities
and challenges. This document, called an Opportunity Statement, can be found on SHA’s websitesacredheartacademyhempstead.org. In October the SHA Search Committee will begin reviewing resumes
and interviewing candidates. The plan is to complete the search by the end of December. Wickenden
welcomes any recommendations for potential candidates. Contact Linda Knights (lknightsd@wickenden.
com) or Susan Walters (swalters@wickenden.com)
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Sacred Heart proudly congratulates the 213 graduates of the Class of 2015. We pray that you will always
Lead with Heart and be women who are empowered by Compassion, Courage and Committment.
The Class of 2015 has been
accepted to the following colleges:
Adelphi University
Albany College of Pharmacy
Albright College
Amherst College
American University
Assumption College
Auburn University
Bentley University
Berkeley College
Boston College
Boston University
Brown University
Butler University
California Lutheran University
Canisius College
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Centenary College
Chestnut Hill College
Clark University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
Colgate University
College of Charleston
College of Mount Saint Vincent
College of New Jersey
College of Saint Mary Magdalen
College of Saint Rose
College of the Holy Cross
College of William & Mary
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University
Connecticut College
Cornell University
CUNY Baruch College
CUNY Brooklyn College
CUNY City College
CUNY Fashion Institute of Technology
CUNY Hunter College
CUNY John Jay College
CUNY Lehman College
CUNY Macaulay Honors College
CUNY Manhattan Community College
CUNY Medgar Evans College
CUNY Queens College
Dartmouth College
Delaware State University
DeSales University
Drew University
Drexel University
Duke University
Duquesne University
East Carolina University
Eckert College
Elon University
Emerson College
Emory University
Eugene Lang College
Fairfield University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fordham University
George Mason University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Gettysburg College
Gordon College
Hartwick College
Harvard University
Hawaii Pacific University
High Point University
Hofstra University
Hood College
Howard University
Indiana University
Iona College
Ithaca College
Jacksonville University
James Madison University
Juniata College
John Carroll University
Johnson & Wales University
Keene State College
King’s College
Lafayette College
La Salle University
Lehigh University
Le Moyne College
L.I.U, C.W. Post
L.I.U, Brooklyn
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Maryland
Loyola University New Orleans
Lynchburg College
Lynn University
Manhattan College
Manhattanville College
Marist College
Marquette University
Marymount Manhattan College
Marywood University
Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy & Health Sciences
McDaniel College
McGill University
Mercy College
Merrimack College
Miami University Oxford
Molloy College
Monmouth University
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Saint Mary College
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Muhlenberg College
Nazareth College
New York Institute of Technology
New York School of Interior Design
New York University
Niagara University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Old Dominion University
Pace University
Parsons The New School For Design
Pensacola Christian College
Penn State University Altoona
Penn State University Park
Penn State University World Campus
Pepperdine University
Philadelphia University
Point Loma Nazarene University
Pratt Institute
Princeton University
Providence College
Purdue University
Quinnipiac University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhodes College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Roger Williams University
Rollins College
Rutgers University
Sacred Heart University
Saint Anselm College
Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Michael’s College
Salisbury University
Salve Regina University
Sarah Lawrence College
Savannah College of Art and Design
Seton Hall University
Siena College
Simmons College
Springfield College
St. Bonaventure University
St. Francis College
St. Joseph’s College
St. John’s University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevenson University
Stonehill College
SUNY Albany
SUNY Alfred State College
SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Brockport
SUNY Buffalo University
SUNY Cobleskill
SUNY Canton
SUNY Cortland
SUNY Delhi
SUNY Farmingdale
SUNY Fredonia
SUNY Geneseo
SUNY Morrisville
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY Old Westbury
SUNY Oneonta
SUNY Oswego
SUNY Nassau Community College
SUNY Plattsburgh
SUNY Purchase
SUNY Stony Brook
Susquehanna University
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas Christian University
The Catholic University of America
The George Washington University
The Ohio State University
Towson University
Trinity College
Tulane University
Union College
University of Alabama
University of Bridgeport
University of California Berkeley
University of California Davis
University of California Irvine
University of California Los Angeles
University of California San Diego
University of California Santa Barbara
University of Central Florida
University of Connecticut
University of Dayton
University of Delaware
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hartford
University of Maryland Baltimore
University of Maryland College Park
University of Michigan
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Miami
University of Mississippi
University of New Hampshire
University of New Haven
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina Charlotte
University of North Carolina
Wilmington
University of North Florida
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of Scranton
University of South Carolina
University of South Florida
University of Southern California
University of Southern California School
of Dramatic Arts
University of Tampa
University of Tennessee
University of Toronto
University of Vermont
University of Wisconsin
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Wagner College
Washington College
Washington & Lee University
Westmont College
Wheaton College
Whittier College
Wilkes University
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Xavier University
Yale University
York College of Pennsylvania
CLASS OF 2015: By the Numbers
85
91%
Number of colleges/universities the graduates
will attend throughout the United States and Canada.
of the class received scholarship awards
totaling over $45.5 million. Each year, Sacred Heart
Academy students are recognized in the National Merit Scholarship
Program, the National Achievement Scholarship Program, and the
College Board National Hispanic Scholarship Program.
11
Number of students were recruited to
play college sports.
50%
Nearly half of the young women in the
Class of 2015 will continue to study at
Catholic institutions.
The Sentiments of a Tuition Assistance Recipient—A Blessing
When I came to the USA from Haiti, I had no idea that I be would spending four years of my life at
an incredible institution, where I would meet such an amazing groups of human beings and gain a
great understanding and love for the world and God’s creations. Coming to SHA is one of the greatest
things that has happened to me and one of the most important life experiences that has helped make
me the person that I am today. I thank Sister Jeanne Ross, CSJ for seeing something in me when she
heard me speak at the Stars for Students Gala for Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation, an organization
that helps families that are less fortunate pay for faith-based education. After my speech, S. Jeanne
congratulated me and told me that I would make a wonderful addition to the SHA family. Her
generosity and the generosity of donors to the SHA Tuition Assistance Fund allowed me to grow
and change, to learn and understand about things I probably would not have being exposed to
anywhere else. In the past four years I have learned more and developed more than I could ever
imagine. I hope that the Tuition Assistance Fund remains strong so that other young women can
have the same amazing experience that I did. —Rachel Limonta ’15
YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Leadership, Community Leadership, School
Leadership, and Overall Leadership. Sacred
Heart Academy was the only Catholic school to
have students represented in all five categories.
Felicia Binkis ’16 was awarded the Overall
Leadership Award for her strong commitment
to all of the categories involved in Senator Kemp
Hannon’s Youth Leadership Awards.
Senator Kemp Hannon honored local students
with his Youth Leadership Awards on Thursday,
April 30, 2015. The Youth Leadership Awards
honor students for their leadership in five
categories: Academic Leadership, Athletic
Erin Pasquale ’16 was awarded the Athletic
Leadership Award for excelling in school
sports. Erin has been a member of SHA’s Varsity
Basketball team since her sophomore year and
participated in Spring Track during her junior
year.
Krista Sowkey ’16 was awarded the Academic
Leadership Award for her focus on educational
activities.
Caroline Cudahy ’17 was awarded the
Community Leadership Award for making a
significant impact on her community.
Caroline Tully ’17 was awarded the School
Leadership Award for her activities in school
clubs. During her sophomore year, Caroline was
involved in French Club, the school newspaper
The Cordette, Cross-Country, JV Basketball and
Winter Track.
TAKE THE LEAD IN ACADEMICS
Daria Rose
Daria Rose ’15 applied to 7 Ivy League
Schools and was accepted to all.
After losing her home to Superstorm Sandy, Daria focused on her academics
at Sacred Heart Academy—her second home—to escape from the reality of
living in hotels and hopping from place to place. When her neighbor’s house
exploded during the storm, Daria’s home caught on fire and her family had
to leave for nearly 2 years. Daria would remain at school every day, studying
and getting involved in extra-curricular activities.
Daria is an amazing service-minded scholar. She is a member of the Science,
Math and National Honor Societies and has held leadership roles on SHA’s
Mock Trial Team, French Club, Student Council, and is active in the theatre
program. Daria was part of the original team that spearheaded SHA’s
involvement in the Fed Challenge and Euro Challenge which are educational
competitions for high school students that focus on the European Union
and the Euro. Outside of school, she volunteers time with the Republican
Party and is a fundraiser for Operation Smile. Daria has also volunteered
time at Reyes and Reyes Physical Therapy Office and works full-time during
the summers in the Town Attorney’s Office.
Daria's full list of acceptances include SUNY Binghamton, Brown, UC Los
Angeles, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, University of Michigan,
University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), University of Pennsylvania,
Princeton University, University of Southern California, Stanford University,
St. John's University and Yale University.
Throughout April and May, Daria participated in interviews through various
media outlets. Her story of resilience and achievement was broadcasted
by network and cable television, popular radio stations, printed magazines
and countless online magazines. The Long Island Catholic made Daria its
cover story for the June issue and connected Daria’s academic success to
her spirituality and the foundation that was created for her at Sacred Heart
Academy.
Links to Daria’s television interviews and Long Island Catholic story
can be found on the News page of the SHA website at
http://www.sacredheartacademyhempstead.org/main/read-news/331.
The ACE Awards
Architecture, Construction and Engineering Awards
The industry mentoring organization, Architecture, Construction and Engineering
(ACE), awarded certificates to approximately 70 graduating participants in the New York
program, including Sacred Heart Academy students, during a ceremony at NYU. The
Sacred Heart students were immersed in the profession by engaging in real projects,
led by a mentor in the field. They visited professional offices and job sites where they
were provided with hands-on opportunities to see how ideas become reality.
Financial scholarships were awarded to twelve participants at the ceremony. Sacred
Heart Academy seniors Nicole Kaiser, Caroline Willi and Leah McGovern had the
curiosity and drive that allowed them to take the lead in the program and they were
awarded three of the twelve scholarships.
Alumnae Spotlight on
Karen O’Brien ’07
Karen O’Brien ’07 is a Creative Recruiter for L
Brands Inc., a Fortune 500 global fashion retailer
with nearly 100,000 employees and such flagship
brands as Bath and Body Works, Henri Bendel,
and Victoria’s Secret. Karen searches for top
creative talent to ensure the continuing success
of this multi-billion dollar business.
Karen is also the founder of Karen O’Brien
Designs, where she enjoys a freelance career
in graphic design, specializing in brand
development, digital and experiential marketing,
and event design. Newly established in 2014,
KOD is proud to count among its first clients the
iconic Katz’s Delicatessen.
a senior, she designed and constructed all
the costumes for her Red and Gold team, Red
Kickline (RTV!). For her senior service project,
she used her talents to make and donate aprons
to MOMMAS’s House, a Merrick-based center
providing care and guidance to young single
mothers and their babies. The aprons were gifts
for Mother’s Day.
SHA provided Karen with her best opportunity to
grow when, in her junior year, she was accepted
into the two-year art program. It was there that
Karen gained exposure to numerous forms of
art media such as figure drawing, painting and
photography.
In senior year, while studying Graphic Design,
she really found her niche. Structured to teach
the use of the Adobe Creative Suite programs,
this course focused on real-life design projects.
Each assignment was a mini competition, and
the best design was selected to be re-printed or
duplicated for school use. When the class was
asked to design a new gym uniform shirt, Karen’s
entry won. The gym shirt that she designed in
2007 is still being used today.
As an alumna, Karen has donated her time and
talents to helping SHA promote their annual
5K event. For the second consecutive year, her
artwork will be featured on all 5K event collateral
including the t-shirts and banners. Karen’s
loyalty to SHA runs deep. Her sister, MaryAnn,
graduated from Sacred Heart in 2004, and her
maternal grandmother, Rita Alexander, taught
Latin and mathematics at SHA for eighteen years
from 1961 to 1979.
When Karen was a high school student, Sacred
Heart provided her with a nurturing Catholic
environment and a supportive academic
atmosphere in which to develop her creative
passions. She had an interest in sewing, having
taken some summer courses at the Fashion
Institute of Technology (FIT) in Manhattan, and
proceeded to incorporate those skills into her
life at SHA.
During her freshman and sophomore years,
Karen designed and constructed her own line
of unique handbags that she sold to friends
and classmates. When she was a junior and
Karen credits Sacred Heart for helping her to
choose a career path in a field that she finds
most rewarding.
My experiences at SHA not only
kick started the development of my
artistic skills, but they also revealed to
me the practicality of art; that it’s not
just something locked away in a museum
collecting dust. Art is in everything;
it’s accessible, and it’s useful and it’s
profitable. There is a demand for art
and my hope for Karen O’Brien Designs
is to meet that demand.
Following graduation from SHA, Karen studied
at the Catholic University of America (CUA)
in Washington, D.C. and earned her BA in Art
with a concentration in sculpture and a minor
in Philosophy. She was chosen to join CUA’s
highly regarded Drama Department’s Costume
Shop where she constructed costumes for the
University’s plays and performances.
Upon graduating from CUA, Karen accepted a
position at Mary Giuliani Catering & Events, an
award winning firm that services clients such
as J.Crew, Vogue, Stella McCartney, Google,
and Travel + Leisure Magazine. At MGCE, Karen
worked as the Staffing Manager and a Creative
Associate – managing event wait staff while
also designing event collateral and food serving
displays. One of the highlights of her tenure was
designing a logo for a joint venture between
MGCE and the renowned Chef Mario Batali.
Karen has continued her education with postcollegiate studies at FIT where she earned a
Certificate of Graphic Design in 2014. “I am
always striving to learn more and to keep up
with ever-changing design technologies and
artistic styles. It is important to continue to make
connections between media and trends in pop
culture in order for your work to stay relevant.”
Now at L Brands, Karen scouts for creatives like
herself and picks up as many freelance projects
as possible. All the while, she remembers with
sincere gratitude her alma mater, from which
she received the tools and encouragement to
build a successful career.
See more of Karen’s designs
at kodesignsny.com.
TAKE THE LEAD IN ACADEMICS
SPEECH &
DEBATE
Sacred Heart Academy’s Speech & Debate Team is an academic
extra-curricular activity designed to develop communications, leadership,
and important public speaking skills. Ms. Alison Mertz, English
Department and faculty moderator for the team, coaches students
through their preparation of interpretive, improvisational, and creative
speeches as well as strong debate content. Throughout the year, the
Speech and Debate Team saw numerous victories at local tournaments
SHA INAUGURAL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
SPEECH COMPETITION
with several members qualifying for states and nationals.
Taylor Brooks ’15—1st place in
drama in local tournaments
Elizabeth Jose ’17—qualified for
States, finalist in declamation
Felicia Binkis ’16—1st place in
Impromptu at States, 2nd place in
original oratory in local tournaments
Margaret Minett ’17—4th place in
Caroline Duffy ’16—5th place in
Janelle Zapiti ’16—1st place in oral
interpretation in local tournaments
Robin Brown ’17—qualified for
Nationals, 2nd place in declamation
in local tournaments
Debra Chieco ’17—quarter finalist in
Declamation at States, 1st place in
declamation in local tournaments
Kelly Gannon ’17—2nd place in
declamation, 1st place in original
oratory in local tournaments
Jane Ganun ’17—4th and 5th place
in declamation in local tournaments
Imani Jones ’17—1st place in
declamation in local tournaments
Tsumari Walme ’17—4th place
and 2 place in declamation in local
tournaments
Savita Angira ’18—qualified for
States, 3rd place in declamation in
local tournaments
Kate Duffy ’18—qualified for States,
1st place in oral interpretation in
local tournaments
Eve Ganun ’18—qualified for States,
6th place in declamation in local
tournaments
Josette Peacock ’18—quarter finalist
in junior varsity extemporaneous
speaking at States, 3rd place in
extemporaneous speaking
In April, SHA hosted its inaugural Middle School Speech
Competition, which was open to all middle school students in
grades 6 through 8. Each student delivered a five minute persuasive
speech on the topic of The Risks and or Rewards of Social Media.
In addition to honing their writing skills, the competition built
self confidence and strengthened students’ burgeoning verbal
communication talents.
First place winner John Smithwick from Trinity Regional
Second place winner Eric Moss from St. Peters
Third place winner Giuliana Black from Holy Regional
For information on the 2nd Annual Sacred Heart Academy
Middle School Speech Competition, please email Mrs. Mertz at
amertz@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org.
College Tour
in Rhode Island
Mrs. Kathleen O’Neill, Director of College and Career Counseling and
Academic Services, Sister Eileen Brennan, CSJ, Guidance Chairperson,
and Mrs. Therese Henderson, Guidance Counselor, left Sacred Heart
Academy early in the morning on Monday, April 13, 2015, with several
juniors, to visit our country’s Ocean State. The two day trip went by very
fast as the young women of Sacred Heart listened to information sessions
and lunched at several of the universities. The tours were thorough and
given by passionate professors and patient pupils who answered every
question and kept the group curious to learn more about the cutting
edge of college campuses and their surrounding environments. Sacred
Heart Academy is looking forward to having more college trips in the
autumn and spring of the 2015-16 academic year.
Environmental Science Places 2nd at STEM Hub Competition
Over a period of six months, environmental
science classes at SHA worked together on a
project to improve local water quality as a part of
The Water Quality Challenge hosted by the Long
Island STEM Hub. The competition promotes
collaborations between local professionals
in Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics fields and academia. The team
of Sacred Heart students developed a process
for resolving water pollution involving a storm
water filtration system that could attach to the
downspouts of building gutters.
The multistep system started with a simple grit
removal screen and filter paper to remove larger
particles present in storm water. Water would
then pass through a carbon based filter (charcoal
filter), absorbing a wide range of impurities and
contaminants. The last step included a CopperZinc system, which would work together with
the carbon filter to remove impurities.
A team of seven young women from SHA’s
environmental science classes presented their
proposal at the STEM Hub Celebration at The
Cradle of Aviation and achieved 2nd place in the
competition.
Participating Students
Amanda Agostino '16
Natalie Aksnes '16
Melanie Arellano '16*
Shannon Atwel '16
Gianna Augello '16
Melanie Barroco '16*
Marissa Chaves '16
Eden Cherian '16
Kayla Cronin '16
Mae Crowley '16
Darby Cunningham '16
Joanna Delice '16
Maggie DeVerna '16
Victoria DeVito '16
Maura Donnelly '16
Christine Drake '16
Megan Dzwlewicz '16
Sara Fernandes '16
Christina-mei Fieldsa-Fowler '16
Kathleen Gaffney '17
Megan Gallagher '16
Diana Girgenti '16
Kimberly Guevara '16
Frederica Halikias '16
Brittiny Herrera '16
Lauren Holloway '16
Clare Jay '16
Emma Kenny '16
Kaitlyn Kutch '16
Melanie Lazaroaie '16
Ericka Louis '16
Audrey Malone '16
Sabrina Marasco '16
Mary McTighe '16
Theresa Metzler '16
Amanda Michel '16
*presenter
The Sacred Heart Academy
Alumnae Association Scholarship
is a partial need-based scholarship
available to an incoming 9th grade student
with a Sacred Heart alumna connection.
Applications will be accepted through
December 1, 2015.
Please see our website for more
information:
www.sacredheartacademyhempstead.org/
main/scholarships-financial-aid
TAKE THE LEAD IN faith
Join
SACRED HEART
ACADEMY at
WORLD YOUTH DAY
in Krakow, Poland
July 24–August 2, 2016
World Youth Day (WYD) is a worldwide encounter with the Pope which is
typically celebrated every three years in a different country. WYD is a unique way
to deepen faith and grow closer to Christ, by means of prayer and the sacraments,
together with thousands of other young people who share the same interests
and ambitions.
For more information, contact
Mrs. Ticas-Ludewig, Campus Minister, at
vticas@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org
Participants must be at least 15 years old at
the time of the trip.
A Letter to Every Person Living on the Planet
A message from S. Jean Amore, CSJ, Ed.D., Interim President, Vice President for Mission and Academics
In his recent encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home, Pope Francis addresses “every person living on the planet.” The
letter, grounded in theology and the urgent issues of our times, has special meaning to Sacred Heart Academy. It reflects the mission of
Sacred Heart and the Sisters of St. Joseph, a mission rooted in Jesus’ prayer that all may be one and in his radical call to love inclusively.
Each morning, as a SHA community, we pray to be people of unity, reconciliation, justice, peace and God’s inclusive love.
When the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph was founded in 1650, our mission
was expressed as “love of God and neighbor without distinction.” Then, the neighbor
literally meant the people close by, in walking distance, in the neighborhood. But over
time, we see that the word neighbor keeps expanding and challenging all of us to find
and love more neighbors and to keep pondering: who is asking to be included in my
life as neighbor now? Sometimes it’s someone I know and close to me but estranged;
and sometimes in our global world it’s someone I might not know personally, but who
needs to be my neighbor in the sacred community created, sustained and loved by
God. And today the new neighbor includes the plant, the trees, the water, the soil and
the animals. All are deserving of our neighborly love in union with God.
In his encyclical, Pope Francis includes a prayer for people of all faith to pray asking
God to “encourage us in our struggle for justice, love and peace. ” As we pray this
prayer let us also be aware that through the grace of God we very often do what
the prayer suggests: protect life; appreciate nature and beauty; rescue the young,
the old, the troubled, the forgotten and abandoned; and take stands on issues that
dehumanize life and pollute Earth. May each of us continue to contribute to the
healing of our world!
Pope Francis says so eloquently:
Everything is related, and we
human beings are united as
brothers and sisters woven
together by the love God has for
all his creatures uniting us in fond
affection with brother sun,
sister moon, brother river and
mother earth.
SPRING/SUMMER2015
2015
16 | HEART TO HEART SPRING/SUMMER
at Sacred Heart Academy
A Collaborative Research Competition
for students grades 9 & 10
Two teams from Sacred Heart Academy participated in Medical Marvels 2015, a collaborative
research competition for freshmen and sophomores established by The Feinstein Institute for
Medical Research and the Center for Workforce Readiness. This year’s theme of mental health
challenged students to create a comprehensive response to topics including mental illness, stress
management and teen resilience. The freshmen and sophomore teams from Sacred Heart Academy
received honorable mention for their presentations which used scientific research assessment,
public policy strategy and technology to address the competition’s issues. The young women of
Sacred Heart Academy are encouraged each year to participate in this special competition which
aligns with the school’s mission to empower women to live a life of leadership and service rooted in
the mission of Jesus and provides students with the opportunity to invest their ideas in the future
well-being of our community.
Participants
Emily Hughes ’18
Arielle Isedenu ’18
Afiya Kuragu ’18
Casey Leimbach ’18
Josette Peacock ’18
Emma Nidermaier ’17
Aileen Higgins ’17
Elizabeth Jose ’17
Natalia Terezakis ’17
Kathleen Keane ’17
Christine Weidenhoft ’17
Join us for the 4th Annual
ALUMNAE CAREER
Connect with
Join over 1,200 empowered
SHA women who are already
connecting personally
and professionally
SYMPOSIUM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016
11:00am–2:00pm
OPEN TO ALL ALUMNAE
The symposium is a professional experience designed to provide
alumnae with additional tools to succeed in today's marketplace.
Attendees will participate in workshops and presentations that focus
on both personal and career development.
For more information, email AlumAssoc@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org
or call 516.483.7383 x331.
/Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae
Like us: /Sacred Heart Academy Hempstead, NY
Follow us: @SHAHempsteadNY
Interested in leading a workshop or presentation?
Join the Career Symposium Committee by emailing
AlumAssoc@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org
Bloomberg
Financial
Markets Lab
at SACRED HEART ACADEMY September 2015
SACRED HEART ACADEMY will be the first all-girls high school
to establish a Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab.
This summer, construction began in a section of the library that will be transformed into the Bloomberg Financial Markets
Lab. Economics and Accounting courses will integrate Trade Message (TMSG) into the curriculum to better prepare our
students for the global job market. The lab will be used as a tool to bring the real world of finance to SHA. Students will
have access to government, economic and financial data, news and analytics via the same information platform that is
used by industry leaders.
The young women of Sacred Heart Academy will benefit from integrating theory with real-world practice.
Using Bloomberg for Education, our students will:
• Deepen research and enrich classwork
• Gain valuable experience using Bloomberg technology
• Develop analytical skills
• Prepare for a challenging global marketplace
• Make decisions based on real events and real data
Get Involved
DONATE NOW.
For more information on making a major gift to this important initiative
or a donation of any kind, please call Mary Jo Hammill Clarke ’79, P ’12
at 516.483.7383 x330 or email develop@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org.
You can make an annual gift
in support of Bloomberg for
Education at SHA.
CONNECT SHA
with Grant Foundations.
Personal connection is a primary
motivator for foundation giving.
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME.
Alumnae, in particular, can inspire
our current students to join them
as leaders in the industry.
Painted Prayers
SHA student artwork was displayed at the Ninth Annual Christian Art
Exhibition at St. Martin de Porres Marianist. The exhibition was titled
“Painted Prayers: Praying with Icons of Jesus and the Holy Family.”
Seniors Sweep the
2015 AAA Traffic
Safety Poster Contest
Three seniors in Sacred Heart Academy’s Graphic Design class,
led by Ms. Kristin Mariano, swept the 2015 AAA Traffic Safety
Poster Contest. The contest is designed to encourage students
to develop a greater awareness of traffic safety by using their
creativity to develop their own slogans and design with traffic
safety themes. Lexi Jabour ’15 won the Grand Prize for her
poster with the slogan, “One Call Could Wreck It All”.
Katherine Sutto ’15 won 1st Place for her poster with the
slogan, “You Snooze, They Lose…. Don’t drive when you’re
tired”. Rebecca Tredwell ’15 rounded out the top 3 winners
with her poster and slogan, “Texts Don’t Belong on the Road
Stop Texting and Driving”.
ARTISTS: Caroline Duffy ’16, Kaitlyn Finkelstein ’16, Nora Louw ’16,
Jillian Manicdao ’16, Rebecca Poarch ’16, Jessica Schenfeld, ’16,
Elisabeth Sullivan ’16, Niquole Carnavon ’17, Brigid Healy ’17,
Emma Nidermaier ’17, Kelly Savage ’17, Julia Tricarico ’17,
and Angelina Ubriaco ’17
Philharmonic Trip
The Music Department organized a trip to Lincoln Center to see the
New York Philharmonic perform in concert on Saturday, May 9. Music
enthusiasts at SHA enjoyed performances of Schubert’s Unfinished
Symphony and the US premiere of Senza Sangue by Peter Eötvös.
TAKE THE LEAD IN ARTS
Alumnae
Meet the Cast
of Annie
Sacred Heart Academy’s Musical Theatre Program
produced another amazing show. The combined
efforts of students, parents, alumnae and faculty
created an exciting environment during the creative
process and entertained many during the show’s run
in the Sister Virginia Crowley Theatre. Following the
Sunday matinee performance of Annie, alumnae and
their families were invited to the cafeteria to meet the
cast and enjoy refreshments.
Alumnae Alley
Leave your mark on Sacred Heart Academy!
The walkway between the school and the convent has
been designated as Alumnae Alley. Here, all generations
of SHA graduates are welcome to engrave their name
or share a message on a personalized brick. Seen by
students, faculty, and parents every day, the alley
reminds us of our sisters’ time at SHA and the
love that still exists in their hearts for their school.
For more information, please call 516.483.7383 x331 or
visit sacredheartacademyhempstead.org.
Please join us for the
SHA Mother's
Guild Holiday
Vendor Fair
Tuesday,
November 10, 2015
7:00pm–10:00pm
Get your holiday
shopping started
before the
season even
begins!
SACRED HEART ACADEMY
ATHLETICS
Lady
Spartans
VARSITY BASKETBALL
Head Coach
Dennis O’Brien P ’06
Asst. Coach
Jennifer Oddo McInerney ’02
T eam Results
• Qualified for League Playoffs
• Nassau/Suffolk Varsity
Sportsmanship Award
ll-League
A
Katie McGoldrick ’15
T eam Awards
• Coaches Award
Colleen Gunning ’15
Colleen Cluess-Angeletti ’15
Katherine McGoldrick ’15
FRESHMAN BASKETBALL
Head Coach
Morgan Molinari O’Connor ’02*
Asst. Coach
Mr. Goetz P ’06, ’07*
T eam Results
• Currently there are no playoffs—
played competitive league/
non-league schedule
Team Awards
• MVP
Francesca Fauci ’18
• Coaches Award
Annie Gilligan ’18
• Spartan Spirit Award
Victoria Freeman ’18
JV BASKETBALL
Head Coach
Bob Speck P ’05, ’07, ’11
Asst. Coach
Jim Lusenskas
Team Results
• Semi-Finalist Nassau/Suffolk Playoffs
T eam Awards
• Offensive Player of Year
Katie Gerneglia ’17
• Defensive Player of Year
Paige Zimmerly ’17
• Most Improved
Kayla Fitzpatrick ’17
VARSITY GOLF
Head Coach
Mrs. Sheila O’Malley P ’17
T eam Awards
• Coaches Award
Gianna Augello ’16
• Rookie of the Year
Nicole Giordano ’18
Kathleen O’Connor ’18
• MVP
Sabrina Posadas ’15
• Spirit Award
Alex Manning ’15
WINTER TRACK
Head Coach
Eugenia Bradshaw
Asst. Coaches
Cece Capozzoli ’12,
Victoria Trentacoste ’10,
Ed Kilkelly P ’81
T eam Results
• Top Five finishes in Nassau/Suffolk League
and Intersectional Championships
—Varsity, JV and Freshman
Team Awards
• All–League, NY State and
National Championships Qualifier
Mary Kate Kenny ’15
Freshman Winter Track
• MVP
Palma Bauman ’18
• Coaches Award
Faith Kenny ’18, Joanna Graca ’18
Varsity Winter Track
• MVP
Megan Doyle ’15
• Coaches Award
Joanna Grueneberg ’15
Gia Medayil ’16
Hannah O’Connor ’17
TAKE THE LEAD IN ATHLETICS
ED’S BENCH
In honor of Ed Kilkelly’s 80th birthday, a group of amazing alum-athletes
purchased a bench for SHA’s beloved coach. Ed has dedicated over fifty years
to the education and athletic development of thousands of students. He was
an American History teacher and track coach at SHA from 1999-2002 before he
completed a year of service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps during which he
served as a teacher and track coach at the Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge
Reservation, South Dakota. He returned to SHA soon after and has remained an
inspirational force for the track program ever since. Ed’s bench will have a place
of honor alongside the track in September 2015 with a special plaque reading:
In Honor of Ed Kilkelly, From "The Brats".
Sacred Heart Academy gratefully acknowledges the following alumnae who
contributed to this special gift for Ed:
Caitlin McDonnell Barry ’03, Allison Hayes Cordano ’02, Elizabeth Dickey ’04,
Caitlin Paul Finnerty ’02, Gillian Graustein ’02, Jessica Hannan ’04,
Katy Joyce ’04, Anne O'Hagen Karl ’02, Cassie Herman Kralovec ’02,
Kate Lawson ’02, Carolann Hannah McFadden ’01, Kaitlin McTague ’04,
Kaitlyn O'Leary ’04, Sarah Todd ’01
BADMINTON
Head Coach
Anthony Berardi P ’14, P ’17
T eam Results
• Semi-Finalist Nassau/Suffolk Playoffs—
Teams and Doubles Competition
• JV Nassau/Suffolk “AA”
League Runner-Up
ll-League
A
Emma Possenriede ’16
Ryann Coughlin-Roberti ’15
Meaghan Fitzgerald ’15
Colleen Ferguson ’16
Lexi Jabour ’15
• Nassau/Suffolk Player of the Year
Lexi Jabour ’15
Team Awards
Varsity
• Most Improved Doubles
Ryann Coughlin-Roberti ’15
• Most Improved Doubles
Meghan Fitzgerald ’15
• Sportsmanship Doubles
Brooke Williams ’16
• Sportsmanship Doubles
Delaney Prior ’16
• Coaches Award
Emma Possenriede ’16
JV
• Most Improved
Danielle Berardi ’17
• Sportsmanship
Colleen Ferguson ’16
VARSITY SOFTBALL
Head Coach
Theresa Longenecker ’02
Asst. Coaches
Mrs. Joann Borst P ’06, Dennis DeBorger
JV SOFTBALL
T eam Results
• Nassau-Suffolk “AA” Runner-Up
• Team trip—Disney World
Head Coach
Mr. Michael Goetz*
Asst. Coach
Billy Nolan P ’17
ll-League
A
Janae Barracato ’17, Claire O’Brien ’17
Marissa Braito ’18, Kayla Fitzpatrick ’17
Michaela Ernst ’16
Team Awards
• MVP
Claire O’Brien ’17
• Offensive Player of the Year
Marrisa Braito ’18
• Defensive Player of the Year
Janae Barracato ’17
• Leadership Award
Michaela Ernst ’16
• Coaches Award
Kayla Fitzpatrick ’17
T eam Results
Team Awards
• MVP
Kathleen Nolan ’17
Emily Hughes ’18
• Woman of Heart
Kathleen Springer ’17
• Spirit Award
Jackie deBruin ’16
• Unsung Hero Award
Jennifer Sullivan ’17
*SHA Faculty
SPRING/SUMMER
22 | HEART TO HEART FALL/WINTER
20152015
Lady
Spartans
VARSITY LACROSSE
ATHLETICS
continued
Head Coaches
Morgan Molinari-O’Connor*, Shannon Ledwith
NCAA SIGNINGS
T eam Results
• Nassau/Suffolk “AA” League Runner-Up
• Nassau/Suffolk “AA” Runner-Up League
Championships
• Team Trip—Massachusetts
ll-League
A
Kathleen Berkery ’15
Christina Corcoran ’15
Cara Urbank ’16
Audrey Mandaro ’16
Maggie Mahon ’16
US Lacrosse All-American
Christina Corcoran ’15, two-time recipient
S Lacrosse—Academic All-American
U
Kathleen Berkery ’15, two-time recipient
Christina Corcoran, ’15, two-time recipient
Maggie Mahon ’16, Emily Sandford ’16
Kelli Schmidt ’16
T eam Awards
Clare Casey ’18
Emma Cashwell ’18
• Most Improved
Julia Biscardi ’15
• Spartan Award
Kate Mauro ’16
• MVP
Chrissy Corcoran ’15, Kathleen Berkery ’15
Cara Urbank ’16
JV LACROSSE
Head Coach
Mr. Chris Gehrig*
Team
Results
• Nassau/Suffolk Sportsmanship Award
T eam Awards
• MVP
Natalie Wilcox ’17, Caroline McCarthy ’18
Elizabeth Berger ’18
A group of 11 Lady Spartans participated
in the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Signings. Each
student-athlete formally announced her
college plans in front of an audience of
family, faculty, teammates, coaches and
school administrators. We congratulate
the following young women who take the
lead in athletics:
SPRING TRACK
Head Coach
Eugenia Bradshaw
Asst. Coach
Ed Kilkelly P ’81
Team Results
• Top Five finishes in Nassau/Suffolk
League and Intersectional
Championships—Varsity
• Top Three finishes in Nassau/Suffolk
League and Intersectional
Championships—JV and Freshman
• 200m League Champion
• NY State Federation Championships
Qualifier
ll-League
A
Emily McLean ’16
Ellen Byrnes ’18
Colleen Cass ’15
Emma Grieco ’18
Palma Bauman ’18
Caitlin Aral
Columbia University—Crew
Kathleen Berkery
University of Richmond—Lacrosse
Meaghan Carr-Fragiacomo
Molloy College—Volleyball
Christina Corcoran
University of Pennsylvania—Lacrosse
Megan Doyle
Molloy College—Track
Grace Graham
Wilkes University—Tennis
• NY State and National
Championships Qualifier
Mary Kate Kenny
Fordham University—Track
Reilly Lucas
Columbia University—Soccer
Team Awards
Freshman
• MVP
Ellen Byrnes ’18
• Coaches Award
Emma Grieco ’18
Jillian McManaman
Roger Willams University—Volleyball
Mariana Mercado
Kings College—Track
Varsity
• MVP
• Coaches Award
Emily McLean ’16
Erin Grueneberg ’15
Katherine Wiedenhoft
University of Notre Dame—Crew
*SHA Faculty
Newsday Photo Credit Richard T. Slattery
TAKE THE LEAD IN ATHLETICS
First Female
Recipient
of the Chick
Evans Caddie
Scholarship
Olivia Rhein ’15 is the first Long Island female to receive the prestigious
Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship. The award is named after Chick Evans
who won the U.S. Amateur at Engineers in Roslyn Harbor and helped
win the inaugural Walker Cup at National Golf Links in Southampton. The
scholarship has been awarded to deserving candidates since 1930 and
provides full college tuition and housing for golf caddies; it is renewable
for four years. Olivia won the award for her strong caddie record, excellent
academics, and outstanding character. After taking Advanced Placement
courses at SHA in literature, music theory and biology, she is well-prepared
for the next step in her education. Olivia will study international business
at Miami University (Ohio). Her message to young women is to allow
themselves to feel empowered and not be afraid to lead—“ Yes, golf is
a male dominated sport and caddying is a male dominated occupation,
but there is nothing you can’t do and there’s nothing that you should be
afraid of.”
Mary Kate Kenny ’15 came in 1st place in the 200m run at the NYC
Intersectional Championships at Icahn Stadium, qualifying her for the
state championship. Mary Kate signed her NCAA letter of intent to attend
Fordham University, where she was recruited for track. She received the
Sister Virginia Crowley Award for Athlete of the Year during SHA’s Athletic
Awards ceremony for her achievements in academics, athletics, leadership,
and service.
3RD Annual SHA 5K
Saturday, September 26, 9:00AM
• Register to Run/Walk or Volunteer!
• Learn How to Become a Sponsor!
• Volunteer Opportunities
Open Field Nights
Join the SHA Community each Wednesday
from 7:30pm–8:30pm for open field
time. Use this opportunity to run/walk the SHA
Track & Four Sisters Field—all at your own pace.
Learn more at
sacredheartacademyhempstead.org/main/5k
and on Twitter @SHA_5k.
SHA was represented at various 5ks
within the community this season.
We hope to see some of our new
friends at the SHA 5K on Saturday,
September 26.
onderful to see
W
SHA alumnae Suzanne
McKenna Fischetti ’06
and Catherine
McKenna Quinn ’01
running at the St.
Joseph School’s 5K
to celebrate 75 years
of catholic education!
T his caped runner
is running buddy,
Jeannine Oedoma '03,
at the Girls on the
Run 5k! SHA 5k
supporter, Lynbrook
Runner's Stop
and Farrell Fritz,
sponsored
the event at Hofstra!
A Visit to Nicaragua with Mary Crimmins ’05
On January 10th, 2015, Mary Crimmins ’05
traveled to Nicaragua with twenty students
from Salve Regina University. Mary, a dedicated
professional and passionate advocate for service
learning, was thrilled to return to Nicaragua with
her students after a life-changing experience in
2009.
After graduating SHA in 2005, Mary attended
Molloy College and graduated in 2009 with
a B.A. in Communication Arts. She then
attended the University of Pennsylvania and
completed a nine-month masters program in
Higher Education Administration in 2012. Mary
is currently the Acting Director of Student
Activities at Salve Regina University in Newport,
RI. Working at Catholic, mission based university
was very important to Mary as she set out to
apply for jobs. Mary credits SHA’s values and her
faith-based educational experience during high
school for instilling in her a love and passion for
serving others. During Mary’s time at SHA, she
was empowered to demonstrate her leadership
skills and graduated knowing she was equipped
with the tools necessary to live a life serving
others.
Salve Regina University’s mission is dedicated
to helping students develop as leaders, build
functional communities, and become responsible
citizens of the world. Held annually during winter
break, the Nicaragua service trip is run through
Mustard Seed Communities, an organization that
works with the local Catholic church to serve the
needs of abandoned or orphaned children with
mental and physical disabilities. Participants
work with children and young adults at Hogar
Belen-Diriamba Orphanage.
Together Mary’s team raised over $19,000
in monetary donations and traveled with
over 1,000 lbs of donations for the Mustard
Seed Communities Organization to Managua,
Nicaragua. During their time in Nicaragua, Mary
and her students did numerous work projects
at the orphanage they stayed in. They cleaned
and painted the perimeter of the orphanage
property, assisted the children during school and
Campaign for
Mental Health
Awareness
Month
Ms. Schreiner’s Psychology class created a school-wide
campaign in May for Mental Health Awareness Month.
As a part of the curriculum, students researched mental
disorders including causes, identification and intervention,
care and treatment, and prevention services. These young
women took the lead in educating their classmates and
friends through homeroom presentations and social media
posts. They also created green ribbons for everyone at SHA
to wear in support of mental health awareness. Their work
to promote mental health as an important part of overall
wellness provided the entire school community with
the opportunity to openly discuss ways to live mentally
healthier lives.
sewing class and did lawn work at an orphanage
for disabled children. Mary’s students went to
Nicaragua to serve others but what they also
learned was the value of their education, and
how their mission based school instilled in them
life lessons to live a life of service.
This is Mary’s second mission trip to Nicarauga.
In April 2009 Mary went to Amatitan, Nicaragua
through Project Nicaragua, a mission of Our
Lady Queen of Martyrs parish in Centerport, NY.
Project Nicaragua is eleven years old and still
expanding with over 300 volunteers.
While working at Salve Regina University,
Mary is planning her wedding to Shane
Abrams CHS ’06. Mary also owns a health
and wellness business with botanically
based skincare, cosmetics and nutrition at
marycrimmins.arbonne.com and also volunteers
for The Hance Family Foundation’s Beautiful Me
Project http://www.hancefamilyfoundation.
org/beautiful-me/
The 2015 Empire State Games for the
Physically Challenged Kick-Off at UCPN
On April 14th, a press conference was held at the
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County,
Inc. (ucpn) to announce the 2015 Empire State
Games for the Physically Challenged. The event was
hosted by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano
and a host of dignitaries attended including Susan
Gordon Ryan ’67 (SHA BOT) who is the Founder of
the Games. The event was a true SHA family affair;
three other alums (and family members) were a
major part of this very special day. Patricia O’Grady
Quinn ’75, Megan O’Grady Manning ’84 and
Samantha Vezga ’07. Megan O’Grady Manning
’84 and Patricia O’Grady Quinn ’75 are sisters and Samantha is their niece! Megan
O’Grady Manning ’84 is a Physical Therapist at the agency, her sister Patricia O’Grady
Quinn ’75 is the Community Outreach Manager and Samantha Vezga ’07 joined the
staff this past November as the Coordinator of Volunteers. All played a role in the
event, Megan demonstrated a new device called the UPSEE that helps children who
usually use a wheelchair, to stand, and take steps. About 100 children who go to
school at the Children’s Learning Center at ucpn will participate in the Empire Games
and some will use the UPSEE there.
TAKE THE LEAD IN THE service
Midnight Run
by Sara Nicolia ’16
We assembled in the Cafeteria to sort and
organize through the abundance of donated
clothes, shoes, blankets, toiletries and snacks.
We had a caravan of seven carloads packed
with goods and volunteers. Mr. Trolio gave us
our instructions, led our group in prayer, and
off we went. As we left Sacred Heart that cold
February evening, I knew the night would make
a powerful impact on all of us.
Volunteering that evening showed me that the
New York City homeless population is not stereotypically what I would have thought of. Instead, I
saw the homeless as real people. People with all
kinds of stories, backgrounds, and personalities.
We met men and women, teens and seniors,
veterans and even immigrants who came to
New York to seek “the American Dream.”
One particular man who left a lasting impression
on me that evening was a gentleman by the name
of Jerome. I spotted Jerome within the crowd.
He was standing alone, shivering from the cold
looking for some assistance. He was a tall, older
gentleman. I remembered Mr. Trolio’s advice of
having an attitude of openness and sharing. So I
approached Jerome to offer him some help. We
began talking. He asked about our school, where
we were from, and what grade I was in. We were
having such pleasant conversation as we walked
together from carload to carload picking out
warm clothes and toiletries for Jerome to have.
He was joking that it was like a shopping spree as
he asked me what hat was warmer.
Blessed Mother Teresa said,
“Not all of us can do great things.
But we can do small things with great love.”
Participating in Sacred Heart Academy’s first
Midnight Run, organized by Mr. Mark Trolio,
was living the words of Blessed Mother Teresa.
At the end of the caravan was a red van known
as “the food truck.” The red van distributed
hot beverages, water, snacks and sandwiches. I
helped Jerome get something to eat and some hot
coffee to help ward off the chill. As I attempted
to fill his backpack with some extra snacks and
sandwiches, he refused to take more than he
needed. Instead, he wanted
to make sure there was
enough left for all the others
to have extras. He chose to
go without, so others can
have more. As I shared the
abundance of food with him,
he in turn wanted to share
with his peers. He called over
the other homeless to make
sure they had enough. At this
moment, Jerome was living
the words of Blessed Mother
Teresa, by doing small things
with great love.
As it was time to pack up
from this stop, I felt sad to
leave Jerome. I worried for
him staying in the cold and
surviving the brutal winter.
I told him to take care of
himself and stay warm. He
told me to do well in school
and to continue to do nice
things. He said he enjoyed
meeting me and cherished
my help. I fought back tears
as I said goodbye and got
back into the car. I then realized that the night
was not just about the giving and receiving of
goods, but instead the giving and receiving
of kindness. Even though that night was the
coldest of the season thus far, we all left with
warm hearts reflecting on our good deeds.
Community News | Alumnae
1965
Barbara Pravato Verhey ’65 could not
shake the travel bug after a 30-year
career with British Airways in Airport
Management, so she joined USAirways
as a Flight Attendant! She is now single
and living in the DC area.
Elizabeth
Wood
Murphy
’65
celebrated the 10th anniversary of the
reopening of St. Lawrence in Brookline
after she led a vigil in 2004-05 to save
the church.
1975
Pat O’Grady Quinn ’75 and Catherine
Tully Muscente ’76 played an integral
part in making Broadway in Music
and Song in The Madison Theatre at
Molloy College a great success. The
event benefitted the United Cerebral
Palsy Association of Nassau County,
Inc.
1982
“The Total Dozen” from the Class of
’82 met up for an April weekend in
Vegas. Standing in photo are Kathy
Kampa Hudson ’82, Donna Kramer
’82, Janine D’Alessandro Ferren ’82,
Karen Yanish Brown ’82, Pat Breslin
Killigrew ’82, Diane Deering Rowen
’82, Henriette Florvil Burbank ’82,
Denise Allen Fetzer ’82, Cathy Cassese
’82, Irene Vagnini Scavelli ’82. Kneeling
in front are Elizabeth Squillace ’82 and
Ann Bliss ’82. They came from 7
different states: NY, CT, VT, FL, IN, FL,
and CA.
1996
Mary Kim Sheehy Mehlman ’96
is a local pediatrician at Winthrop
University Hospital's Hempstead
Pediatric Clinic and recently cofounded RIGME, Inc., a non-profit
that provides medical education to
physicians and basic medical services
to children in El Salvador.
Tracey Arcabasso Smith ’96 directed
The Passion Project Film, an intense
documentary that Oprah and PETA
were involved in and explores the
difficult, yet very real issues of animal
abuse and child abuse.
1999
Veronique Hodeau Urban ’99, her
husband Daniel and big sister Natalie
welcomed Matthew Daniel on March
21, 2015. Matthew was baptized on
June 7, 2015 at St. Anne’s Church in
Garden City.
2000
MaryAnn Mulligan Deal ’00 is an
Academic Dean at Achievement First
East New York Elementary School.
Linda Thelemaque ’00 is on a 2 year
contract with Share Hope managing
their foundation. She moved to Haiti
and will be working on social impact
programs for approximately 4,000
factory workers.
Wall's new play in development The
Calamity with a stellar cast as part of
Dartmouth's Vox Festival.
2003
Tashi Sade Thomas ’04 conceived,
wrote and directed Get Up and
Fight, performed in NYC's ST. Luke's
Theater. The play celebrates the many
contributions African Americans made
to art and literature during the Harlem
Renaissance. Tashi is an extremely
versatile actress/singer who boasts a
background in TV, Theatre and Film.
Providing a cornucopia of experience,
she has successfully played challenging
physical and vocal roles including
Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream
and Lilith in The Love Song of Robert J.
Oppenheimer.
Kathryn Ryan ’03 married Michael
Werner (CHS ’03) after meeting in
SHA's Footloose in 2003. Meghan
Ryan Bush ’02, Michelle Pastor ’03,
Katie Werner ’06 and Kelly Werner
’11 were all in the bridal party. Kathryn
is an LCSW who works as a Clinical
Director for an outpatient substance
abuse and mental health program in
Brooklyn.
2004
Dr. Caitlin Feeks ’04 has completed
her Pediatric Residency at Maimonides
Infants and Children’s Hospital. In
July 2015 she will begin her 3 year
fellowship training in Pediatric
Emergency Medicine at SUNY
Downstate Medical Center / King’s
County Hospital Pediatric Level 1
Trauma Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Patrice Miller ’04 had a wonderful
spring that included the full production
of UTC61's Money Lab at the beautiful
HERE Arts Center with Dead Cat
Bounce choreographed by herself
and received well by the press. She
continued to developed Tux and Tom's
In Pieces. Patrice also directed Adriana
Jones' An Anonymous Contributor, a
solo show about an young academic
ghostwriter and the web of ethics
she finds herself in as she pursues
ghostwriting after graduating from
university. In July, Patrice, heads to
Dartmouth to direct Christopher
2005
Susan Gregg ’05 recently passed
the Professional Engineer (PE)
Licensing Exam. Susan works as
a Civil Enginneer, specializing in
Water/Wastewater Engineering, for
AECOM in Conshohocken, PA. Susan
received her Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering from Manhattan
College, Bronx, NY and her Masters of
Science in Civil Engineering from The
Pennsylvania State University, State
College, PA.
2006
Bree Leggio ’06 graduated from CUNY
Queens College with a Masters of
Science in Education and Certification
in School Psychology. She is currently
living in the Great Boston Area and
working as a School Psychologist.
2007
Annie Laurie Benzie ’07 attended
St. George's University School of
Medicine in Grenada, West Indies and
will graduate magna cum laude on
June 17th at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln
Center. This summer, she will start her
residency in general surgery at New
York Methodist Hospital in Park Slope,
Brooklyn.
Veronique Hodeau Urban ’99
son Matthew
Elizabeth Murphy ’65
Alana Holbrook ’11
Total Dozen 1982
Pat O'Grady Quinn ’75 and Catherine Tully Muscente ’76
Patrice Miller ’04
Meghan Durney ’08 and
Brianne Mooney ’08
2008
2014
Meghan Durney ’08 and Brianne
Mooney ’08 graduated from the
University of Scranton on May 30,
2015 with a Doctorate of Physical
Therapy.
Erin Pfail ’14 was named University of
Scranton’s Athlete of the week after
her first game where she scored four
goals on six shots while making three
draw controls and causing a turnover
in a 13-7 victory over Buffalo State.
2009
Louisa
Pisciotta
Lovaglio
’09
married Steven Lovaglio (CHS ’07) on
September 20, 2014.
Dr. Alicia Marie Ricciuto ’09 is a
pharmacist for CVS Health.
2010
Kristin Metzler ’10 is a graphic
designer at FraSca Design Group.
Christina Vivinetto ’10 passed the
fourth part of her CPA exam and
graduated from Fordham Universoty
with an MBA on May 18. Christina
will begin her professional career at
Deloitte, LLP in September.
2011
Megan Connors ’11 graduated from
The University of Scranton with
a Bachelors of Science in Human
Resources Studies. The graduation
was held at The Mohegan Sun Arena
in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on May 31, 2015.
Megan's family was there to cheer her
on including sisters Abby Connors ’15
and Claire Connors ’17. Megan will
be working in the Human Resources
department at Havas Worldwide in
New York City.
Alana Holbrook ’11 graduated from
Fordham University with a Bachelor
of Arts in English and a minor in
marketing from the Gabelli School of
Business.
2013
Grace Agolia ’13 gave an inspiring
TEDx talk at Notre Dame about her
expereince of being born deaf and now
using a cochlear implant, she invited
us into the two worlds—of silence and
of sound—in which she lives.
Claire Connors ’17, Megan Connors ’11
and Abigail Connors ’15
| Students
Ryan Bennett ’15, Mary Brosna ’15,
Mary Derby ’15, Megan Doyle ’15
and Zakiyyah Job ’15 are recipients
of the National Association of
Secondary School Principals Education
Advancement Award.
Taylor Brooks ’15 is the recipient of
the Sister Marion Snow Speech &
Debate Award.
Colleen Cass ’15 won first place in the
Irish Cutural Society Writing Contest
for her analysis of the rhetorical
strategies used by President of Ireland
Eamon de Valera in a radio address to
the people of Ireland in 1943.
Athena Cheung ’15 is the recipient of
the Science Teachers Association of
New York State (STANYS) Award.
Elizabeth Conlon ’15, Hannah
Copeman ’15, Eileen Crinnion ’15,
Bridget Dean ’15, Baylee KilfoilGreaves ’15, Clare King ’15, Kaitlyn
McKendry ’15, Bernadette O’Connell
’15, Caroline Ramirez ’15, Caroline
Willi ’15 are recipients of the University
of Dayton Scholarship Awards.
Hannah Copeman ’15 was named the
University of Dayton Leadership in
Service Scholar.
Christina Corcoran ’15 is the recipient
of the Long Island Language Teachers
Latin Award.
Julia DiBari ’15, Sabrina Di Lorenzo
’15 and Nicolette Occasi ’15 received
Certificates of Recognition from
the Nassau Musical Educators
Association.
Kara Dodson ’15 is the recipient of
the Town of Hempstead-Community
Service and Academic Excellence
Award.
Ali Dos Santos ’15, Michelle Olivio ’15
and Bridget Byrne ’16 placed 17th in
the 6th Annual Ethics Bowl.
Meghan Farnham ’15, Jennifer Renter
’15 and Nicole Grodin ’16 placed 19th
in the 6th Annual Ethics Bowl.
Meaghan FitzGerald ’15, Sarah
Biscardi ’15, Leah McGovern ’15,
Catherine Lynch ’15 and Nicolette
Ocasis ’15 won 2nd place in the
iConnect Challenge for their STEMrelated video submission
Michaela Fitzpatrick ’15 is the
recipient of the Office of the District
Attorney of Nassau County SHIELD
Award and won in the World Hunger
Essay Contest.
Michaela Fitzpatrick ’15 and Colleen
Hudak ’15 are recipients of the
American Chemical Society Chemistry
Award.
Baylee Kilfoil-Greaves ’15, Alyssa Lo
Re ’15, Emma Stern ’15 and Rebecca
Tredwall ’15 are recipients of the
prestigioud Girl Scout Gold Award.
Colleen Hudak ’15 is the Valedictorian
of the SHA Class of 2015 and the
recipient of the 2015 Woman of Heart
Award. She is also the recipient of
the Long Island Language Teachers
Spanish Award.
Nicole Kaiser ’15 is the recipient of
the State of New York Office of the
Attorney General Triple “C” Character,
Courage and Commitment Award.
Nicole Kaiser ’15, Leah McGovern ’15
and Caroline Willi ’15 are recipients of
the Industry Mentoring Organization
Architecture,
Construction
and
Engineering (ACE) Awards.
Rachel Limonta ’15, Nadege DeBrosse
’16, Kirsten Lobben ’16, Samantha
Nicholson ’16, Fiona Paul ’17, Yasmine
Steide ’17, Clare Casey ’18, Emma
Cashwell ’18, Elizabeth Eilbacher ’18,
Mary Kate McIntyre ’18, Catherine
Renze ’18 and Madeline Wasp ’18
received Certificates of Service from
the Diocese of Rockville Centre
for their participation in the 34th
Annual Black History Month Mass of
Thanksgiving.
Catherine Lynch ’15 is the Salutatorian
of the SHA Class of 2015 and the
recipient of the Physics Award and
the American Association Teachers of
French Academic Award.
Evgenia Mantikas ’15, Sara Nicolia
’15, Claudia Weldon ’15, Francesca
Zambrano ’15, Mary Kate Cassidy ’16,
Kate Hegermiller ’16, Brigid Lynn ’16
and Debra Chieco ’17 participated in
Telecare’s Generation Hope program.
Isabella Mongelli ’15 is the recipient
of the Stephen K. Thompson Award
for Excellence in Science, Math and
Technology Award.
Grace Morris ’15 is the recipient of
the University of Alabama Scholastic
Excellence & Personal Achievement
Award.
Addison Oliver ’15 is the recipient of
the Mel Sobel Microscope Award.
Michelle Olivo ’15 is the recipient
of the Berkeley College Presidential
Scholarship Award.
Jennifer Renter ’15 is the recipient
of the Nassau Educators Federal
Credit Union Sponsored “Making a
Difference” High School Scholarship.
Mary Kate Kenny ’15 came in 1st
place in the 200m run at the NYC
Intersectional Championships at Icahn
Stadium and is the recipient of the
Sister Virginia Corwley Athlete of the
Year Award.
Ethics Bowl
Claire Lockhart ’15
Elizabeth Hessler ’16 is the recipient
of the St. Anselm Book Award.
American Association of Teachers of
French.
Emily McLean ’16 won the girls 3,000meter in her 11:24.72 run during the
CHSAA league championships.
Maggie Lynch ’18 received a perfect
score at NYSSMA for Level 4 Piano.
Mary Kate Petsky ’16 received a
perfect score at NYSSMA for Level 6
All-State Voice.
Sister JoAnn Squitieri, CSJ
Olivia Rhein ’15 is the first Long Island
female to receive the prestigious Chick
Evans Caddie Scholarship.
Christina Schultz ’15 is the recipient
of the Senator Kemp Hannon 6th
Senatorial
District
Citizenship
Advancement Award.
Kaitlin Speck ’15 is the recipient of the
St. Anselm College Book Award.
Ciara Villalona-Lockhart ’15 visited
St. Thomas the Apostle to speak
with students about Mission:Restore,
an organization that provides local
surgeons with the knowledge, skills
and support they need to treat
debilitating injuries in their own
communities around the world.
Ciara Villalona-Lockhart ’15 and
Alyssa Lo Re ’15 were recipients of the
Mock Trial Awards.
Gabriela Achury ’16, Kelly Cheung
’16, Sydney Carlino ’17, Patricia
Gannon ’17 and Catherine Maher
’17 are recipients of the prestigious
Gold Award from the American
Association of Teachers of Spanish and
Portuguese. The award is the result of
their exemplary performance on the
National Spanish Exam (NSE) which
was administered to 157,000 students
nationwide. To receive a gold medal,
students must place above the 96th
percentile.
Katharine ’16 and Lauren Conroy
’16 were awarded Computer Science
Awards from the National Center
for Women Information Technology
(NCWIT). They received this honor
in recognition of their outstanding
aptitude and interest in computing,
solid leadership ability, good academic
history, and future plans in the field of
computer science.
Rory Harms ’16, Emily Sandford ’16,
Kaitlin Shanahan ’16 and Brooke
Williams ’16 and won 3rd place in the
iConnect Challenge for their STEMrelated video submission.
Remysha Tellus ’16 has been awarded
the Nassau County first place
medal for level three students in Le
Grand Concours, a national French
examination contest sponsored by the
French. Remysha, who participates in
a highly competitive category for her
heritage language learners, placed
sixth nationally. This is the third year
that Remysha has won the first place
Nassau County prize and her third year
of achieving national standing.
Brooke Barrett ’17, Aileen Holbrook
’17, Margaret Minett ’17, Caitlin
Monaco ’17, Savita Angira ’18, Rachel
McKee ’18 and Beth Wetterhahn
’18 received certificates from NASA
recognizing their participation in the
NASA/NSS Space Settlement Contest.
The young women developed space
settlement designs and related
materials, which were sent to NASA
Ames for judgment.
Kelly Gannon ’17 won the Bronze
Medal at the prestigious Al Kafus Math
Fair for her project on Generating
Pythagorean Triplets with Fibonacci
and Lucas Numbers.
Kelly Gannon ’17 and Lauren Fink
’18 received Mention d’honneur in
Le Grand Concours, a national French
French.
Emily Bivona-Maldonado ’18 received
a perfect score at NYSSMA for Level 6
Bassoon.
Emily MacRae ’18 is a 2015 New
York City Affiliate Award Runner-Up
for the National Center for Women
Information Technology (NCWIT)
Award for Aspirations in Computing.
This award honors young women at
the high-school level for computingrelated achievements and interests.
The NWIT committees base their
selection on the students’ computing
and IT aptitude, leadership ability,
academic history, and plans for postsecondary education
SHA Student Council 2015-2016
Co-Presidents
Jane Muller ’16, Bridget Stenson ’16
Secretary
Debra Chieco ’17, Caroline Logler ’17
Treasurer
Mary Grace Fernandez ’18
Josette Peacock ’18
Senior Class Co-Presidents
Sara Nicolia ’16, Marie St. Pierre ’16
Junior Class Co-Presidents
Maegen Dolan ’17, Ryan Harms ’17
Sophomore Class Co-Presidents
Arielle Isedenu ’18
Catherine Renz ’18
Head Homeroom Representatives
Nadege DeBrosse ’16
Margaret Josiah ’17
Grace Fogarty ’18
Senior Liaison to Freshmen
Joanna Sorge ’16
| Faculty
Marissa Braito ’18 won third place in
the World Hunger Essay Contest.
Mr. Mike Altruda, Science
Department, celebrated 15 years at
Sacred Heart Academy.
Erin Donnelly ’18 received a perfect
score at NYSSMA for Level 3 Alto
Saxophone.
Mrs. Anne Cerrielo, World Language
Helena Gunther ’18 received
Honorable Mention in the St. Anselm
Book Award competition for her essay
on World Hunger.
Mr. Jim Conway, Social Studies
Caroline Hughes ’18 won first place
the World Hunger Essay Contest.
Mrs. Camille Emmett, Social Studies
Casey Leimbach ’18 and Roddyna
Saint-Paul ’18 placed Laureat National
in Le Grand Concours, a national French
Mr. Michael Goetz, Social Studies
Department and Athletic Director,
celebrated 15 years at Sacred Heart
Academy.
Mrs. Judy Hahn, Bursar Department,
Academy.
Mr. Anthony Korec, Theology
Dr. Mary Ellen Minogue, English
Mrs. Morgan Molinari O’Connor
’02, Athletics Department, and her
husband Robert O’Connor welcomed
their first child, Ella O’Connor, to the
world.
Mrs. Anne Reinhart, Theology
Department, and her husband
Michael welcomed twins to their
family, Michael and Felicity. Mrs.
Reinhart also celebrated 20 years at
Mrs. Rachna Sabaharwal was a
judge at the Long Island Science and
Engineering Fair (LISE), was involved
in the organization’s WAC lighting
competition and was a judge at the
Nassau County Science Fair. Her
professional development continued
through her attendance at an AP
Chemistry Workshop at Carle Place
High School and training with LISE.
Mrs. Sabharwal brought two SHA
students to the American Chemical
Society Awards. She received a
certificate from INTEL for being an
INTEL participant entry mentor.
Mrs. Sabharwal also participated in
an AP Chemistry conference with AP
Chem teachers from other schools
involved in the organizing team for
the STEM FAIR at Farmingdale State
College. Mrs. Sabharwal celebrated
5 years at Sacred Heart Academy.
Sister JoAnn Squitieri earned her
blackbelt. S. JoAnn has played a key
role in making self-defense classes,
like karate and kickboxing, available
after school for the young women of
SHA.
Mrs. Monica Tobin, IT Department,
Academy.
Mr. Mark Trolio, Theology
Giovanny Veras, Maintenance
Department, and his wife Diomarys
welcomed their first child, Isabel
Veras, to the world.
Mrs. Dorothy West, Social Studies
Community News | Highlight
A Kidney for Betsy
by Courtney Morrissey Brennan ’85
fortunate to have so many amazing friends and
family that have been rooting for Betsy and
following her story. A special THANK YOU is due
to all the amazing, generous people who were
tested (or offered to be tested) as potential
organ donors for in hopes of being a match.
GREAT NEWS!!! My sister Betsy Morrissey ’84
has found a LIVING KIDNEY ORGAN DONOR!!
We found out recently that an amazingly
generous friend has decided to donate a kidney
to my sister Betsy Morrissey. We feel as if an
angel has been sent down from heaven just for
Betsy. I am personally so thankful to her donor
for making the selfless decision to give Betsy
a chance at living a healthy life with renewed
energy. She is clearly a compassionate, loving
and selfless person who has made the beautiful
and courageous decision to donate to Betsy and
save her life!
Words don't do justice to the overwhelming
feelings of profound gratitude, elation and relief
in knowing that Betsy has finally found a donor
kidney match!!! Betsy’s renal transplant surgery
date is August 6, 2015 at NY Presbyterian/Weill
Cornell Medical Center.
In addition to her incredibly altruistic donor, we
want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has
kept Betsy in their prayers, shared and liked
her story and continued to show their support
for Betsy during this trying period. We feel so
At a recent event for organ donors and recipients,
I was struck by the words of a living kidney donor
he said, "I discovered a marvelous secret—
giving of yourself—you receive a hundred fold
back. A taste of what heaven is like."
I am awestruck and humbled by the selflessness
of Betsy's donor - who has chosen to give a gift
of priceless worth and save the life of my sister
Betsy. Thank you just doesn't come close.
100%
A special thank you to Betsy for her tenacity and
courage in enduring whatever it takes to continue
to fight her chronic illness. She is an inspiration
to those who know her and is so deserving of
this wonderful news. We are all looking forward
to better days ahead for Betsy, and many more
happy times to share together.
Betsy Morrissey ’84 underwent her first
renal transplant from her mother when she
was a sophomore at SHA in September 1981.
She has had health struggles throughout her
life and was diagnosed in end stage renal
failure eight months ago, losing her 3rd renal
transplant. A living related transplant was
required to offer her to the optimal
chance of a quality of life.
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fill out our form online by visiting
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PARENTS: If your daughter no longer maintains a permanent residence at your home,
please send us her new address. We would like to keep in touch with both parents and alumnae.
 Please keep me on the mailing list. My daughter’s new address is listed below. My Name is:
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In Memoriam
We gather as one in this community of faith to express our love and
concern to those who hold their special loved ones forever in their
hearts. We pray that all of us, especially those who are saddened that
our loved ones have gone from our sight into a new presence in God,
may find peace and comfort with our many precious memories:
David Carrigan, grandfather of
Kiera Carrigan ’15
Leslie Carter, grandfather of Claire ’04,
Jillian ’07 and Paige Carter ’12
Frances Cassmer, grandmother of
Beth Laurice*
Bill Crinnion, father of Susan Crinnion ’82
and grandfather of Joanie ’14, Eileen ’15
and Mary Crinnion ’18
May the remembering of days and times which made us laugh be an avenue of
continued joy.
May the remembering of words that were spoken or left unspoken be the seeds
of growth.
May the remembering of tears be a source of compassion and healing.
May the remembering of forgiveness be a light for the path of life ahead.
May the remembering of all the ways our loved ones gave God a way of coming
to expression in our lives, in the Church and in our world inspire us.
May the love which is stronger than death and which binds us together in the
unity of life refresh our spirit with divine stillness, now and forever.
Elena Cum, grandmother of Vanessa Cum*
Cathy Anne DeRostaing, sister of Cara
DeRostaing Cahill ’69 and aunt of
Sheila Cahill ’06
Kay Hartley, mother of Eileen ’64,
Elizabeth Myles ’64 and
Celeste Myles Malondy ’65,
grandmother of
Maureen Maloney Goff ’00
Mary McGinity, mother of Meg McGinity
Shannon ’84 and grandmother of
Gillian ’15 and Nell LeBlanc ’15
Alison Murphy, sister-in-law of
Sue Perfetti ’68*
James Murphy, father of
Kathleen Murphy ’81
Edward Hough, uncle of Monica Tobin*
Joan O'Connell, grandmother of
Michaela Johnson ’09
Jo Ann Jermann, grandmother of
Kailey McLoughlin ’17
James O'Neil, grandfather of
Megan Sullivan ’16
Christopher Kaiser, father of
Nicole Kaiser ’15
John Pessala, husband of Beth Pessala ’72
Virginia Kingsley, grandmother of
Rebecca Kingsley ’17
Concetta Ragusa, grandmother of
Rebecca Ragusa ’08
Theresa Reglow, grandmother of
Morgan Molinari O’Connor ’02*
Dina Scocci, mother of Anne Ceriello*
Christopher Shine, son of Maryann Shine*,
cousin of Erin Shine Fodero ’89 and
Kara Shine ’99
Edward Simeone, grandfather of
Anne Simeone ’16
Mary Quinn, sister of Kathleen Quinn ’10
Bernadette Strack, mother of
Maureen Strack Kilkelly ’79 and
Marianne Strack Mooney ’77 and
grandmother of Bernadette Kilkelly ’19
Mary Kay Rabbito ’75
Warren Vaas, husband of Elsie Vaas
*Faculty/Former Faculty
Mass of Remembrance| Saturday, November 7
Alumnae, students, parents, families and friends are invited to a special Mass of Remembrance
in the Sister Virginia Crowley Theater on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 4:00pm to pray for all
those who have entered God’s kingdom. We shall gather as one community of faith to express our
love and concern to those who hold special loved ones forever in their hearts.
To include someone in our prayers or to rsvp for the Mass, please contact
Mrs. Veronica Ticas-Ludewig at vticas@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org or 516.483.7383 x233.
SHA Alumnae
reunions
Class of 1990
25th Reunion
Combined Reunions
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
YOUNG ALUMNI
COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS
60 Reunion
th
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
4:30pm: S HA Opens for Tours
and Exploration
CLASS OF 1955
5:00pm: Mass followed by Tours
6:00pm: Class Picture and Tours
NOON: Luncheon at the
SHA Joseph House
CLASS OF 1960
7:00pm: D
inner at Novita, Garden City
55th Reunion
Class of 1965
50th Reunion
CLASS OF 1970
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
45th Reunion
7:30–9:30pm: C
ocktail Reception in
the SHA Joseph House
NOON: L uncheon at the
SHA Joseph House
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
12:30pm: L uncheon at the Hempstead
Golf & Country Club
and Exploration
weekend
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
CLASS OF 2005
7:30pm at Churchill’s, Rockville Centre
CLASS OF 2010
7:30pm at RJ Daniels American Grille,
Rockville Centre
CLASSES OF
1975 | 1980
1985 | 1995 | 2000
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
and Exploration
5:30pm: Mass
5:00pm: Mass
7:00–10:00pm: D
inner on the SHA Campus
7:00pm: D
inner at The Copperhill,
Williston Park
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
11:30am: B
runch at Monahgans,
Rockville Centre
Volunteer to be a Class Rep or learn
more about your reunion by emailing
alumnae@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org
or call 516.483.7383.
Facebook Event Pages have been
created for your reunion. Like,
share and mark yourself as attending!
Register online at http://www.sacredheartacademyhempstead.org/main/alumnae/reunions
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