Alumnae Au Courant: June 2017

Alumnae Au Courant June 2017

Graduation

The 75 members of the Class of 2017 at Sacred Heart Greenwich proudly graduated on Friday, June 2. The ceremony included a Baccalaureate Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, followed by the Commencement ceremony.

Emily Grubert ’05, the commencement speaker, spoke to the graduates about how the support of the Sacred Heart community shaped who she is. “You have this community behind you, this history of confidence in you, and this quiet encouragement and expectation that yes, you can do that. And you will be this community for others,” said Grubert.

Emily is a Stanford University PhD candidate in environmental resources. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Stanford, a Master of Arts degree in energy and earth resources from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Master of Science degree in environmental and water resources engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

To read more about Emily click here or to see pictures from the ceremony click here.

To see the Class of 2017 acceptance and matriculation list click here.

The Fund for Sacred Heart

We are pleased to share that, as of today, $35,688 is needed by June 30th to reach this year’s Fund for Sacred Heart goal of $1.7 million.

An incredible $1,664,312 has been committed by alumnae, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff and students (100% from the Class of 2017!!!).

Click here to make your gift GIVE TODAY! The Fund for Sacred Heart closes June 30th.

Sacred Heart Greenwich hires new Assistant Director of Alumnae Relations Katherine Colihan Scott ’06 joins Sacred Heart Greenwich as the Assistant Director of Alumnae Relations. After graduating from Sacred Heart, Katherine attended College of the Holy Cross and graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology. Katherine comes to us after working at Coach, Inc. as Manager, Global Merchandising.

This newly created position will focus on growing Reunion attendance and strengthening the alumnae career network.

Senior Passport Ceremony On Thursday, May 18, the class of 2017 were welcomed as alumnae by participating in their Senior Passport Ceremony.

Hannah Walker Miracola ‘06 spoke to the class about how the Goals & Criteria have shaped her life and how they will impact them as they get ready to leave Sacred Heart Greenwich. She said, “You’ve heard it said before, but the education you’ve received at Sacred Heart is one-of-a-kind.

We live in a world that runs on self-promotion and yet you’ve been encouraged to put others before yourselves and to serve those less fortunate. We live in a world where faith is often dismissed as “silly or naïve,” and yet within these walls it’s nurtured and celebrated. We live in a world that idolizes individualism, and yet you’ve been invited to use your individual gifts and talents to build community.” The passport is administered by the International Hospitality Network of the AMASC (Association Mondiale des Anciennes du Sacre Coeur) and links Sacred Heart alumnae/i throughout the world.

To see pictures from the ceremony click here.

Katie Cassidy Higgins '96 Memorial Lacrosse Tournament

Sacred Heart Greenwich held its 15th annual Katie Cassidy Higgins ’96 Memorial Lacrosse Tournament on Sunday, May 21. The tournament drew 15 middle school teams spanning Westchester and Fairfield counties and New York City. Family, friends, students and alumnae gathered to cheer on the teams and to celebrate the life of Katie and the sport she loved. The annual alumnae game against current varsity lacrosse team members was played on the Magnetti turf field.

For more pictures click here.

Parents of Alumnae invited back to Sacred Heart On Tuesday, June 6, Sacred Heart hosted the 5th annual Parents of Alumnae Reception on campus with the help of our new co-chairs Debra McLaughlin P '16 and Valerie Gonzalez-Molina P '16. Thank you to our out-going chair, Erinn Laragh Denson '85 P '15, '22.

Are your parents interested in joining the Parents of Alumnae Committee? Contact parentsofalumnae@cshct.org or click here to learn more.

Save-the-date for upcoming events: September 23 - Alumnae Reunion - New: Reception for Parents of Alumnae

October 13 - Parents of College-Aged Alumnae event @ 9:00 am. Parents create care packages for college-aged alumnae.

The 2017-2018 Greenwich-Maplehurst Alumnae Board

Erinn Laragh Denson ’85 President Nicole Russo Steinthal ’88 Vice President Margot Kearney Navins ’02 Treasurer Colby Gargano Summers ’01 Secretary

Gabriella Almeida ’07 Alessandra Badioli ’11 Tory Bensen ’10 Caitlyn Harrington Bertoncin ’03 Maureen Mara Brown ’82 Michelle Vittoria Gelinas Buford ’88 Roxana Maffei Burciago ’99 Kristin Carey ’09

Sara Callagy Finn ’88 Katy Grogan Garry ’95 Noël Ausserlechner Gilbert ’00 Rita Houlihan ’66 Debbie Busby Kunces ’73 Vanessa Palo Lowry ’99 Deana McGlasson McCabe ’89 Kathleen Plunkett O’Connor ’89

Meghan McGuinn Chew ’05 Johna McCoy Clear (91st St.) ’91

Jennifer Bentley Rivera ’94 Liz Waldrup ’77 Kelly Whipple ’06

Alumnae join the Sacred Heart coaching staff Alessandra Badioli '11 and Michelle Peng '11 joined the 2016 2017 Sacred Heart coaching staff this spring. Alessandra was an assistant coach to the varsity tennis team and Michelle was an assistant coach to the varsity golf team. Both coaches had excellent seasons, finishing 11-5 and 13-3 respectively.

Outstanding Alumnae Award Nominations Do you know someone from your Sacred Heart career who demonstrates a dedication to the goals set in their Sacred Heart education, a commitment to excellence in their life's work, loyalty to Christian values and selflessness in service to others?

If so - click here to nominate them for the Outstanding Alumnae award by June 15th.

Spirit Wear The deadline to order spirit wear is Sunday, June 18, 2017 at midnight.

Orders will be available for pick up starting Tuesday, September 5 in the Parents' Association Office (Room 517 of Salisbury Hall).

Orders can also be picked up at: Opening Prayer Service - Wednesday, September 6 Mass of the Holy Spirit - Wednesday, September 20 Fall Festival & Reunion - Saturday, September 23 Click here to order.

Around Campus  14 juniors on epic El Camino are broadening their international education

 Broadcast journalism highlighted on WGCH radio show  First US Squash tournament a huge success

Save the Date

NYC Alumnae Reception at the Boat Basin Café

To RSVP or for more information email Meghan Mara Ryan '01, director of alumnae relations, at maram@cshct.org

Reunion 2017

Admission Open Houses

Tour Days (All Grades)

Upper School Open House (Grades 9-12) Thursday, October 19 @ 6:00 PM

October 5 November 2 December 7 January 11

All School Open House (Grades K-12) Saturday, November 4 @ 9:00 AM Barat Center Open House (Early Childhood) Friday, November 10 @ 9:30 AM

9:00 AM - Noon For more information click here.

June 22 - NYC Alumnae Reception @ 7:00 PM

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