Alumnae Au Courant: February 2017 by Salvatore Rotondo

Alumnae Au Courant February 2017

Alumnae Career Morning On February 2, Elizabeth Tahmincioglu Kassapidis '81 stopped by King Street to speak to the Upper School about her career as a board certified emergency medicine physician. Presently Dr. Kassapidis works within the Yale New Haven Health System at Bridgeport Hospital in the Emergency Department. Her presentation gave the Upper School students, including her daughters, Roxanne '19 & Zoe '20, insight into her career path and the role her Sacred Heart education played in getting her where she is today. Last summer, Dr. Kassapidis hosted two rising seniors as part of our Shadow Program. Click here to read an article written by the King Street Chronicle to learn more about Dr.

Elizabeth Tahmincioglu Kassapidis '81.

Give from the Heart!

“Give from the Heart” is almost here. Get excited to support Sacred Heart students with gifts to financial aid and the chance to win lots of Sacred Heart swag!

We hope to raise (drum roll, please!) $10,000 in 24 hours so everyone's participation is important.

Give from the Heart 2017 February 14th at 12:00 pm EST to February 15th at 12:00 pm EST Questions? Contact Meghan Mara Ryan '01, director of alumnae relations, at alumnae@cshct.org

Shadow Program Calling all Alumnae! Sacred Heart Greenwich is once again offering the Shadow Program to our Upper School Students this June. The Shadow Program enhances the education of our students by providing first-hand experiences in business, law, medicine, publishing, and many other fields. As an alumna of Sacred Heart Greenwich you have an opportunity to impact the next generation of Sacred Heart graduates. It is our hope that this year we will be able to offer even more Shadow Program opportunities hosted by our extremely diverse alumnae community. This wonderful program allows a chance to mentor a future alumna while strengthening our alumnae connections. If you are interested in participating, or for more information, please email Jenn Bensen H '15, academic dean, at bensenj@cshct.org by March 1.

CT State Representative Caroline Simmons hosted Laura Holland '18

Dr. Elizabeth Tahmincioglu Kassapidis '81 hosted Kelsey Donovan '17

Alumnae Barre Class

To register click here.

Today from the Heart Check out the newly released "Today from the Heart" episode here. Gissele Alzate '15 gives Sacred Heart Greenwich students all the details on founding @feedyoursoull and how she's looking to monetize her growing business while in college.

Chicken Soup for the Soul's Hidden Heroes: Mary Grace Henry '15 Check out Mary Grace Henry '15 on the CBS Dream Team show 'Chicken Soup for the Soul's Hidden Heroes,' talking about Reverse The Course. You might recognize the mentions to Sacred Heart Greenwich and our sister school in Uganda within the piece! Click here to watch the video.

Yoga with Jen Ham Aloisi '03

Seniors take a moment to center themselves during health class on Janurary 25. Thanks to Jen Ham Aloisi '03 for leading them through some work in the Dance and Yoga Studio.

Around Campus  Middle School produces "Beauty and the Beast"

 Amy Maher '22 wins Geography Bee  Squash teams compete at Nationals  Speech & Debate team achieves outstanding results

Don't forget to read the King Street Chronicle and Tiger Times

Save the Date

Art Exhibit by Genevieve Irwin '08 Genevieve Irwin '08 will work with Sacred Heart Greenwich students as an artist-inresidence to help them explore the creative world of illustration. Her art show opened February 8 and will continue until April 7. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, February 23, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the McLaughlin Gallery. Please join us at the reception to meet the artist. Genevieve received her bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and is pursuing her masters in illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. This exhibition is a glimpse into her thesis, which is a non-fiction children’s book she is writing and illustrating. On display are a sampling of sketches, final illustrations and reference photographs. Genevieve will host several gallery talks so stay tuned to our website and follow us on social media for updates on the dates for her talks.

Women's History from a Teen Perspective Join us on Monday, March 6, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., at the Greenwich Library as five Upper School students from Sacred Heart Greenwich participate in a panel discussion in honor of Women's History Month. Topics include the historic struggles to pass laws on the right to vote and other equal rights for women, including Federal Title IX that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity, including sports. Participants include Laura Holland '18, anchor for the school’s award-winning news program, “Today from the Heart,” who will moderate the panel and facilitate questions from the audience. Student panelists are Tasha Adison '17, Jodanna Domond '17, Abby Leyson '18, and Nina Rosenblum '18. The event is free and open to the public. No registration is needed.

Palm Beach Reception

Green & White Benefit

For more information click here.

In Memoriam Thomas F. Keogh, father of Katie Keogh Weidner '84, husband of Cathleen Gano Keogh, Eden Hall '52, and brother of Katherine Ann Keogh Gulden '48 Thomas F. Keogh of Old Lyme, CT and formerly of Larchmont, NY died on January 27, 2017 at the age of 84. His devoted wife, Cissie (Gano) was at his side. Tom is also survived by three sons Tom, Bill (Andrea), John and daughter Katie Weidner (Doug); ten loving grandchildren and his sister Katherine Anne Gulden.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/thomas-keogh-obituary?pid=1000000183766856

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14 - Give from the Heart!

1 - Ash Wednesday Mass @ 10 AM

12 - Generations Tea @ 2:30 PM

23 - Genevieve Irwin '08 art exhibit reception @ 3:30 PM

6 - "Women's History from a Teen Perspective" @ 7 PM

28 - Pure Barre @ 8 PM 13 - Palm Beach Reception @ 5 PM

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