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from the president’s desk A message from kristin lynch graham
Dear Sacred Heart Academy Family:
After a comprehensive search, Sacred Heart announced that Dr. Teresa Prendergast will serve as SHA’s next principal. Dr. Prendergast’s professional experience coupled with her deep commitment to SHA’s mission made her the ideal choice to be the next academic leader. It is an extra bonus that she is also the mother of two SHA alumnae (Kaitlin ’10 and Megan ’12). We look forward to welcoming her this summer. I am so excited to work with her, and I know you will enjoy getting to know her. Please read the story on page 6 for all the details.
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We are also delighted to share the completion of Phase I of A Call to Lead, the Campaign for Sacred Heart Academy. The newly envisioned lower concourse opened right before Christmas break. Father Patrick Flanagan from St. John’s University was present for the blessing, and it was a joy to see the reaction of students, alumnae and parents. I loved hearing the reactions from the girls. One girl asked, “Is this really for us?” The answer: "Absolutely!" They have made themselves right at home. Alumnae reactions are equally fun. Most just look around in awe as they try to imagine exactly where they are. The universal response: “Can the whole building start to look like this?”
This space does represent the new vision for SHA. I know when you have a chance to see it, you will want to continue to move this vision forward for the talented young women who choose SHA. Come by and check it out. Images and full story are on pages 4-5.
New students are taking their place at Sacred Heart Academy as we begin to welcome the Class of 2027. These talented young women are excited (and fortunate) to begin their SHA experience amidst so many positive additions.
Be sure to mark your calendars for March 24th when the Leadership Awards Dinner (formerly The Dinner Dance) returns to the Garden City Hotel to honor outstanding members of the SHA community. It is going to be a great evening. I look forward to seeing you there.
Thank you for your loyal and generous support, and for your continued prayers for Sacred Heart Academy.
Gratefully,
Kristin Lynch Graham President
