November, 2016 Alumnae Au Courant

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Alumnae Au Courant November 2016

Inside Broadcast Journalism

Students, Alumnae, Parents, and Media Professionals gathered at Sacred Heart Greenwich on November 10 to celebrate the work of the Broadcast Journalism program. The keynote speaker was Melanie Bloom P'10,'12,'12,'18, widow of David J. Bloom, who spoke about his legacy lives on in the David J. Bloom Broadcast Studio and program. Alumnae Suzanne Pavese Festa ’80, Erica Jorgensen '04, Kate Rayner Leary '05, and Jackie Batrus '13 spoke personally about how the broadcast program has impacted their lives. "This Broadcast Journalism program is so invaluable. The things I've done since graduating could not have been done without this program. It gave me a phenomenal foundation," said Jackie Batrus '13.


Jackie is currently a senior at Boston College, majoring in Communications and minoring in Environmental Studies. Since graduating from Sacred Heart in 2013, she has interned for Fox News on the "Your World with Neil Cavuto" show, interned for the World Wildlife FundAustralia, and holds an ongoing internship with the documentary making organization, the Oceanic Preservation Society (OPS). Her roles with these internships have included prepping on-air guests, doing show research, filming, editing, and interviewing. After graduation in the Spring of 2017, Jackie hopes to pursue a career with OPS, in making documentary films. Kate is the morning show breaking news anchor/reporter for NBC Connecticut. She's covered several local and national stories including Hurricane Sandy, the Sandy Hook Shooting, and the Boston Marathon Bombings. She lives in West Hartford, CT with her husband, John.

Erica is a Murrow and Emmy award-winning Investigative Producer. After graduating from Brown University she spent 5 years at WSB-TV, the ABC affiliate in Atlanta, GA. where she conducted extensive database investigations, undercover shoots, political and consumer investigations. She will start her new job as Investigative Content Producer at NBC in New York City this month. Erica will work undercover, producing daily and long-term investigative stories. Suzanne is a Sacred Heart Greenwich alumna, has been a Sacred Heart second grade teacher for 17 years, and is a Sacred Heart past-parent of Lindsey, Class of 2009. Suzanne’s young students have benefited from enriched classroom learning by incorporating broadcast capabilities in different curricular areas. In the personal realm, Suzanne takes great pride in how the Advanced Broadcast Journalism Program impacted her daughter by sparking a passion that resulted a successful and award-winning career in the broadcast industry. To see pictures click here.

Living as a Sacred Heart student in 1964 King Street Chronicle writer Christina Weiler '17 recently spoke with Priscilla Campo Press '70 to find out what life was like as a student in 1964: "Convent of the Sacred Heart alumna Priscilla Press fondly reflects on the comradery,


impeccable academics, and kindness that she experienced during her time as a student at Sacred Heart. Ms. Press cherishes her daily routine at the school in the late 1960s and values the formative experience. Sacred Heart in Greenwich opened in 1945 as a boarding school, nearly a century after the society established Convent of the Sacred Heart in Manhattan. Ms. Press began boarding in Greenwich in 1964 as a seventh grader. At the time, students lived in three residential houses: two cottages named Barat and Stewart, and Duchesne, the main building students know today as Salisbury Hall. Younger students stayed in the cottages while only seniors boarded in Duchesne." Click here to read the article featured on King Street Chronicle.

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NYC Marathon runners Congratulations to all of the Sacred Heart Greenwich alumae who ran the TCS New York City Marathon this year. We heard from Ali Whelan ’08, Kyla Harrington ’09, Emily Hatton ’11, Tara Varbaro ’98, Gloria Lee ’11, Kristin Carey ’09, Katie Gojkovich ’05, Colleen Considine ’08, Dee Miller ’10, Kate Benjamin ’11, Lizzy Walsh ’09 and Alison Mango ’10. Katie wrote in to say that Mackenzie Flight ’05 not only cheered her on in Harlem, but also ran with her throughout much of her training. Kyla and Kristin, who met in the fourth grade at Sacred Heart, ran the entire length of the race together!

Kristen Carey '09 and Kyla Harrington '09

Tara Varbaro '98

Gloria Lee '11 and Kate Benjamin '11


Lauren Manning '09: Fighting for rights of girls all over the world Lauren Manning '09 is currently the Campaign Manager for Girl Rising, and, most recently, she has worked on the film campaign We Will Rise: Michelle Obama's Mission to Educate Girls Around the World, which premiered on CNN October 12. At Sacred Heart, Lauren discovered her interests in journalism, communications, international development, and foreign affairs. She was involved in the Barat Foundation, the King Street Chronicle, Perspectives, and the Community Service Club. In addition, Lauren participated in a Network Summer Service Project in New Orleans and also traveled to Lourdes, France with fellow classmates. During the college process, she was drawn to Northwestern University due to its renowned journalism program, mid-sized campus, proximity to both a college town and a major city, and a motivated student body. Lauren majored in journalism with a concentration in magazine writing. Within reporting, she focused on international affairs and human rights. She also received a minor in sociology and a certificate in civic engagement. To read more about Lauren's great work click here.


Alumnae Halloween Playdate

On October 27, a Halloween Playdate was held in the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education. Alumnae brought their young children to decorate pumpkins and play in the Barat Center. To see more pictures click here.

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Parents of Alumnae Conge On Friday, October 14, Parents of Alumnae gathered to stuff care packages for college aged alumnae. The care packages were filled with goodies from Sacred Heart Greenwich to celebrate Mater Admirabilis Feast Day. To see pictures click here.

Mater Celebration Mater Admirabilis Feast Day was celebrated on Thursday, October 20. Alumnae came together to celebrate Mater with goรปters, splashes of pink and more. Here are a few photos from the celebrations.


Around Campus  Junior Maggy Wolanske recognized for her work

 Speech and Debate team competes at Fordham

 Broadcast studends expand skills with internships

Click here to watch the latest episode of Today From The Heart

Come Home for Christmas

Join us Friday, December 2, from 7-10 p.m. to celebrate Come Home For Christmas. Enjoy a night filled with dancing, caroling by the Madrigals, cocktails and food stations and the famous Faculty & Staff cookie jars. Then bring your children on Sunday, December 4, from 11-4 p.m. for Family Day. Enjoy family mass (with brunch to follow), gingerbread house decorating and our christmas boutique featuring the area's finest vendors. All proceeds from this year's Come Home For Christmas support the Sacred Heart Faculty and Staff Professional Development fund. To learn more or to register click here.


College Age Alumnae Conge

Join us on Tuesday, January 3 for lunch in the Core Center at 12 PM. All college age alumnae are welcome! Paperless Post invite to follow.

Green & White Benefit

Green & White 2017 Benefit & Auction “A Night of Pride and Tradition� Saturday, May 6, 2017 She shoots and scores! Sacred Heart Greenwich has a long history of accomplishments on the fields, in the water and on the courts. The Benefit committee salutes all of our athletes from our youngest boys and girls who are learning the fundamentals of movement, to our middle school athletes who are


having their first school sports experiences, to our Junior Varsity and Varsity athletes who represent their school with such pride! We say congratulations on getting out there, and remember to always have fun. See you on the sidelines…

In Memoriam Margaret Muccia mother of Anne '88 and grandmother to Katie '18, Margo '19, Emma '21, and Caroline '25 Margaret, of Hobe Sound, FL and Greenwich, CT died peacefully at home on October 18, 2016. Born in Bronxville, NY to Daniel and Lillian (Blake) Dineen. Beloved wife of Carrol, devoted father of Elizabeth Pyle (Randy), Timothy, Anne Droesch (Patrick), and David (Tricia) and 16 grandchildren. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=margaretmuccia&pid=182006654&fhid=31789

Jean Williams, mother of Kathy '73, Colleen '75, Jean '79, Meghan '81, and Jennifer '84, and grandmother to Caitlin '98, Jeanie '10, and Magee '11 Jean, from Stratton Mt. Vermont formerly from White Plains, NY died peacefully on October 19, 2016. She was a teacher, Trustee, and parent who sent 6 daughters and 3 granddaughters to Sacred Heart Greenwich. Cherished grandmother of 33 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?pid=182052171


November -

December -

January -

18 - Feast of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

2 - Come Home for Christmas 7 - 10 PM

3 - College Age Alumnae Conge @ 12 PM

4 - Come Home for Christmas Family Day & Boutique 11 AM - 4 PM 8 - Mass of Immaculate Conception @ 10 AM 17 - Winter Sports Reunion 24 - Christmas Eve Mass @ 5 PM

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