heart to heart
SACRED HEART ACADEMY
HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK
WINTER 2017
Isabella DiScipio ’17 (#49) takes the
lead at the start of the SHA 5K.
take the lead
IN LIFE
IN SERVICE
COMMUNITY NEWS
8 Alumnae Connection
27The Campaign for
Girls Education
38Alumnae
11 Presidential Election 2016
12 Legacy & Leadership Weekend
IN ACADEMICS
15 Journalistic Jumpstart
16 Early Acceptance
18 Science at SHA
20SHA Parents Book Club/
National Merit Honors
26 Adelphi Prize for Leadership
IN ARTS
21 Musical Honors
22 Red & Gold Night
24Bringing Rockette
Stylings to the SHA Stage
25Master Dance Class/
For the Love of Art
28Justice & Peace Tribute to
Sister Virginia Barry ’58
29 Walk with Heart
33 Giving Tuesday
IN ATHLETICS
30 Lady Spartans Champions
32National Letter of Intent/
SHA Summer Camps
IN FAITH
34 Summer Spent in Faith
35Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion
36 Remembrance Mass
37 Making Christ Visible
39 Students
ANNUAL REPORT
2015/16
40A Message from the
Board of Trustees
41 Annual Giving 2015/16
54 Alumnae Supporters
55Matching Gifts/
Gifts in Kind
58 Ways to Give
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a message from
the president
In the short time that I have been a part of the Sacred Heart Academy
community, it is abundantly clear how many dimensions are involved in
making SHA successful and how important your generous investment is
to our success. Every donor listed in the annual report found in the back
of this publication has made a statement of confidence in Sacred Heart
Academy’s work of to educate young women of courage, compassion, and
commitment. This publication allows us to celebrate the results of your
investment as well as publicly acknowledge your generosity and thank you
for your support.
We believe that a Sacred Heart education is worthy of your investment,
and we work hard each day to fulfill our mission. Steeped in the mission
of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Sacred Heart Academy strives to develop
compassionate confident students rooted in the gospel of Jesus, who use
their exceptional academic and leadership skills to address the needs of our
times. Our students and our alumnae are living tributes to the education
and values that have been fostered at Sacred Heart Academy since its
founding in 1949. I know that you share in our collective pride for all of
their hard work and achievements.
Since July 2016, it has been my pleasure to get to know this community
through meetings with alumnae and parents, department meetings with
faculty, and my visits with students in the cafeteria and at club meetings. It
has been inspiring for me to see the dedication and appreciate the energy
and enthusiasm that contributes to the excellent academic and leadership
opportunities offered here. We have big dreams for Sacred Heart Academy’s
future. Dreams that will require all of us to get involved in new and greater
ways. I am grateful for your support thus far, and hope that we can count
on your continued involvement and support.
May God continue to bless you and your loved ones, and may God always
bless Sacred Heart Academy.
With gratitude,
Kristin Lynch Graham
President
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a message from
the vice president
At Sacred Heart Academy we frequently say “We educate for the future.”
The future, however, for our students and for all of us today is more and
more uncertain, unpredictable and uncontrollable. Yet, we are created to
draw meaning from the future. The future is what motivates and inspires
us, and yes, at times worries us. God calls us forth from a future that is
often unclear, but we believe, God is where God is calling us. No matter our
age or situation, we cannot let God down by not doing our part in shaping
and advocating for a future that will benefit our planet and all people, not
just those who are doing well.
As we know, the challenge for us is that each new era in history brings with
it more diversity, possibility and creativity, and with these come the chaos,
confusion and contradictions we all feel. Past knowledge and practices we
have relied on are not enough; new wisdom, insights and questions for a
new and different world are needed for the political, religious, economic
and social issues we will face.
As God-seekers and God-believers, we are called to be attuned to the
God in us. God’s Spirit is always drawing us to deeper commitments to
justice, mercy and the rights of all. The Spirit not only lures us, but gives
us the capacity for a love that knows no boundaries and exceptions—and
sensitizes us to places and situations where God seems absent, and where
we need to be God’s presence, wisdom and voice.
As the complexity in our lives and our world becomes greater, so does
the need for greater relatedness, interconnection and bridge-building.
Nothing will do this better than consciously living the mission of Sacred
Heart Academy rooted in the Gospel of Jesus and the Sisters of St. Joseph:
to be God’s visible unifying, reconciling, inclusive love and God’s justice and
peace.
Thank you for all the ways you support us and join with us in living our
mission and in helping us educate young women to be our future leaders.
We are partners in the belief that God walks with us as life unfolds and will
not abandon us.
Sincerely,
Sister Jean Amore, CSJ, Ed.D.
Vice President for Mission and Academics
Resources: Inclusivity: A Gospel Mandate by Diarmuid O’Murchu, OSM | Avanti! by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious
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MISSION OF THE SCHOOLS SPONSORED
BY THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH, BRENTWOOD
S Jean Amore, CSJ, Ed.D., Vice President for Mission and Academics
The mission of the five women who began the Congregation of
the Sisters of St. Joseph in Le Puy, France in 1650 was not about
doing particular works, but about letting God's passion for a world
of inclusive love, unity, reconciliation, justice and peace shape
them and inspire all with whom and to whom they ministered.
This mission remains as relevant today as it did in the seventeenth
century.
Last year the Member Board of the Sisters of St. Joseph along with
school administrators met with facilitators to unfold how this mission
is enfleshed in our six schools: St. Joseph High School, Brooklyn
(1904); The Mary Louis Academy, Queens (1936); Fontbonne Hall
Academy, Brooklyn (1937); Sacred Heart Academy, Hempstead
(1949); Academia Maria Reina, San Juan, PR ((1966); and Bishop
Kearney High School, Brooklyn (1973). The following statement is
the result of their reflection.
Mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph Schools
Sisters of St. Joseph Schools are Catholic College-preparatory
educational communities of excellence, created to empower young
women to become the leaders of tomorrow. Steeped in the mission
of the Sisters of St. Joseph, our schools foster respect for and
oneness with creation, and are committed to nurturing inclusive
love, unity, reconciliation, justice and peace. We strive to develop
compassionate, confident students, rooted in the gospel of Jesus,
who use their exceptional academic and leadership skills to address
the needs of our times.
CORE VALUES
In our common mission, we are committed to:
SPIRITUALITY | Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus, the mission of the Sisters of St.
Joseph and the traditions of the Catholic Church, we strive to live and witness
reconciliation, unity, justices, peace, and God’s inclusive love. We seek union with
God and with the sacred community of all God’s creation, human and non-human.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE | Students at our schools achieve academic excellence
while their individual gifts and talents are nourished. They are encouraged to
become life-long learners through rigorous and innovative college preparatory
curricula.
LEADERSHIP | Our schools prepare students to live their lives with honesty and
integrity. We strive to develop women leaders who earn respect by actions and
decisions marked with strength, humility, empathy and authenticity.
SERVICE | Our schools encourage students to become responsible, compassionate
citizens committed to justice and peace in a global society. Our students embrace
opportunities to respond to the needs of others through service and advocacy
COMMUNITY | Our schools are unique, diverse, and caring Christian communities
where all are welcomed and respected. In this sacred environment, our students
grow in self-respect, hospitality, and care for the dear neighbor.
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ALUMNAE
CONNECTION
When our alumnae volunteer their time
to mentor current students and each other, they
create a pathway to success and leave a permanent,
positive impact on our community.
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sign language interpreter who works in various
settings ranging from medical, to academic, to
theater and television. Amy is a techie at SHA
and worked with Lauren at the New York Deaf
Theatre (NYDT) production of Titus. She says, "I’m
so blessed that SHA has given me the chance to
connect with an alumna who has my dream job.
I learned so much from Lauren, and hope to
continue working with NYDT.”
SHANNON LALLY MCLAY ’96, Founder and
President of The Financial Gym LLC, and
BRIDGET TODD ’07 hosted an alumnae cocktail
reception and networking event at The Financial
Gym on 5th Ave in Manhattan.
LAUREN VAICELS ’00, Sign Language Interpreter
and Equity Stage Manager, began mentoring
AMY COSTA ’17 after attending SHA Career Day
2016. Lauren is a nationally certified freelance
ALLISON MERLO ’08, Occupational Therapist,
spoke with students about the path that led her to
a life of serving others: through her professional
role as an Occupational Therapist; her non-profit
(Outreach Theraplay) that benefits children and
communities; her work as a yoga instructor for
inmates; and, her efforts as a tri-athlete, hoping
to inspire those who run alongside and around
her. Allison was recently asked to participate as
a triathlon athlete for Team USA for the World
Championships in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
in 2017.
ASHLEY MURPHY ’11, Incoming Financial
Analyst at Bloomberg, made a presentation to
members of Sacred Heart Academy’s senior class
who attended a tour of the Bloomberg LP offices
in Manhattan. Ashley connected her day-today responsibilities with the learning activities
Sacred Heart students experience using the
same office terminals in the Bloomberg Financial
Markets Lab at SHA, the only one of its kind in
an all-girls high school. The students toured the
55-story building and explored the innovative
office space: visiting taping studios, sampling
from the snack bar and traveling via a rare
curved escalator. Mr. Richard Powers, Certified
Bloomberg User and member of SHA’s History
Department, arranged for the seniors to meet a
variety of professionals within the organization
to demonstrate the multi-dimensional aspect
of business. Allison Rogg, from Bloomberg
Philanthropies and Engagement, shared how
she works to create lasting change in arts and
culture, education, environment, government
innovation
and
public
health—further
connecting Sacred Heart’s values of service and
compassion to one of the most successful global
companies.
at sacred heart academy
alumnae career services
RACHEL CANCRO CASHWELL ’83, P ’18,
has an individualized coaching process
that gives alumnae an edge in today's
marketplace by focusing on their talents,
skill sets, interests and values to help
them identify their best career fit.
EMAIL RACHEL CANCRO CASHWELL ’83, P ’18
To begin a conversation or to schedule a meeting.
careerservices@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org
If you are an alumna interested in receiving
guidance on establishing your career goals,
discovering the best way to market your
skills and experience, resume creation and
networking, connect with our Alumnae
Career Consultant!
In-person meetings are available.
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–2:00 pm
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z
sacred heart academy
dinner dance
@
friday, march 24, 2017 at 7:00 pm
the garden city hotel
honoring
laura roche ’88
•
donna tuths ’77
•
phyllis zagano ’65
Join us as at a lively cocktail reception and dinner as we celebrate the
Sacred Heart Academy community and honor exceptional people who continue to embrace
and support our mission to educate and empower young women who Lead with Heart.
SILENT AUCTION: Online and mobile bidding is available for the Dinner Dance Silent Auction. Premium
items include internships, concert and sports tickets, one-of-a-kind experiences and more. Donations are
accepted. Please email develop@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org or call (516) 483-7383 x321.
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presidential
election 2016
Caroline Kenny ’11 is a reporter and producer
of political news for CNN. Prior to this position,
she was a freelance video journalist while
she attended grad school at Medill School of
Journalism at Northwestern University. Caroline
followed the 2016 presidential candidates
around the country on the campaign trail—
from Iowa to South Carolina to the Republican
and Democratic National Conventions. She
attended political rallies, spoke with voters,
investigated controversial issues and put it
all together into stories that informed voters
in a fair and balanced way. She found that
storylines touching on establishment vs. nonestablishment candidates, rural vs. urban divide,
economy vs. social issues all played a role huge in
the race, giving rise to nontraditional candidates
like never before and a voice to an unpredictable
voting base.
“The new administration is shaping up
to be different from anything else we've
ever seen in history. It is important
to keep paying attention to the news
and understand what is going on in
Washington, more so than ever before.”
—CAROLINE KENNY ’11
Caroline continues to report for CNN on the
aftermath of the election and the incoming
Trump administration. She says, “The coverage
of this election is far from over. It’s crucial that
girls at SHA have a forum at school to stay
informed on current events and speak about
them with teachers, classmates, friends and
their families.”
Nicole Mawhirter ’16 is currently attending the
physical therapy doctoral program at Quinnipiac
University. This fall, she volunteered for the
highly regarded Quinnipiac University Poll
and benefited from the learning experience
through exposure to surveys, data analysis and
political discussions. Nicole, along with a team
of students, professors and experts, worked at
the Polling Institute and polled registered voters
to obtain a typical public opinion on the 2016
presidential election. Pollsters and statisticians
across the country were left wondering why
their data did not predict Trump’s election as
our 45th president. Nicole found that many
Americans seemed swayed week to week as
issues in the news surfaced, leaving them unsure
of their stance and making the outcome difficult
to predict. Throughout the process, Nicole
valued her interactions with people from across
the nation as she discovered the “many beliefs,
opinions and ideas that make up our country.”
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LEGACY &
LEADERSHIP
Over one thousand people gathered for Sacred Heart Academy’s
Legacy and Leadership weekend, September 23rd–25th.
The community of alumnae,
students, current and past
parents, faculty and friends
celebrated Sacred Heart’s rich
legacy of educating young
women since 1949 and the
new leadership that began with
the appointment of Kristin Lynch
Graham as president on July 1.
Young alumnae returned for their 5 and 10 year
reunions Friday evening and joined the entire
SHA community Saturday morning for the 4th
annual SHA 5K Run/Walk. A combined reunion
reception was held on campus later that same
evening. On the morning of Sunday, September
25th, during a Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated
by Reverend Jim Keenan, SJ, Kristin Lynch
Graham was officially installed as the second
president of Sacred Heart Academy.
During her remarks, Mrs. Graham shared, “My
vision is that the Sisters of St. Joseph’s mission of
inclusive love, unity, reconciliation, justice and
peace will be alive in our school through the way
we live and teach. That our graduates will know
it not simply as a mission statement hanging in
our classrooms, but as experiences that they
witnessed and opportunities they were given.
That our students will be encouraged to find
ways to put that mission into action—the way
they are today through our mission committee’s
work on girls education throughout the world.”
weekend
 Left to right: Sister Helen Kearney, CSJ,
Sister Jean Amore, CSJ, Ed.D., Kristin Lynch
Graham, Sister Joanne Forker, CSJ, Ed.D.,
Maureen Kiers ’66 (BOT)
 Left to right: SHA 5K committee members
Kara Shine Conroy ’99, Liz Salogub ’00,
Erin McDonnell ’82, Jen Vertiz Calabrese ’88
 Members of the Class of 1991 celebrate their
reunion
 Father James Keenan, SJ celebrating
the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the Installation
Liturgy with Deacon James Flannery,
Niquole Carnavon ’17 and Irma Salazar ’17
 Kristin Errico Rudolph ’99 heads towards
the 5K finish line with her little ones.
 5K Volunteers left to right: Lauren Sommers
’19, Regan Carroll ’19, Elizabeth Dorrian ’19,
Bridget Notle ’19, Madison Easton ’19 and
Krystal Charles ’19
 Class of 2011 left to right: Kaitlin LaCasse,
Kate Murphy, Paige Vincent and
Samantha Jarmek
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a message from
the principal
This publication serves as a tribute to those who partner with us in
building upon our successes and creating new pathways to ensure young
women reach their full potential. The mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph—
to empower women through education—was clearly honored as we
congratulated the Class of 2016 on their acceptance into over 250 colleges
across the nation. Our graduates, confident in their abilities and grounded
in their faith, discovered the paths that best suited them and went after
them with gusto; 93% received more than $53 million in academic, arts and
athletic scholarships.
We take time each year to reflect and give thanks to God and to our
community for our united efforts. Our administration, faculty and staff
recently attended a retreat at the St. Joseph Renewal Center. A gem within
the grounds home to the Sisters of St. Joseph, the center was the perfect
environment for reflection. As we do every year, we encouraged our team
members to step away from their daily work and to connect with their
inner selves, with God and with each other. What we found was a dedicated
group, whose thoughts often circulated back to Sacred Heart, determined
to find innovative, engaging ways of supporting the high achieving young
women entrusted to our care.
After just one year of working with our Bloomberg Financial Markets
Lab, we see our faculty expanding curriculum in all department areas
to include hands-on experience with the terminals. Beginning in their
junior year, students have the opportunity to tie together subjects such
as environmental science, government, technology and theology with
economic trends as they see the effects in real-time on the terminals. Our
seniors delve deeper into their use of the terminals in their Economics
classes. Education crossing department boundaries is just another way we
ensure the student experience is dynamic and purposeful.
Every class, club, athletic team and honors society consists of enthusiastic
young women who are extraordinary learners and leaders. The
opportunities that exist here for them are a result of student inspiration,
faculty guidance and our partnership with alumnae, parents and friends.
Given your continued support, our leaders of tomorrow will have all the
resources they need, right here at Sacred Heart Academy, to become
academically and spiritually prepared to make their mark on the world and
lead with heart.
May God continue to bestow many blessings on your family and the Sacred
Heart Academy community.
Sincerely,
Sister Joanne Forker, CSJ, Ed.D.
Principal
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journalistic
jumpstart
Jovanna Jordain ’17 jumpstarted her future
career through FirstTake, an annual journalism
workshop for teens. Organized by the New
York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ),
the 8-week program provided a select group
of New York’s brightest students with in-depth
instruction on production and communication
skills. Jovanna had access to the same software
and tools used by industry professionals. The
experience allowed Jovanna to produce a video
newscast in a television studio and publish
articles through the NYABJ.
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The Decision to Apply for
early acceptance
mae rose dolan ’17
EARLY ACTION
APPLIED AND
ACCEPTED TO | University of Notre Dame,
Boston College, Villanova University
and Providence College
TOP SCHOOL | Notre Dame
PROGRAM |Mendoza College of Business
at Notre Dame
MAJOR | Finance with a possible double
major or minor in French
SHA ATHLETICS | Cross Country, Varsity Basketball,
Varsity Lacrosse.
SHA ACTIVITIES |President of the Student Council,
Officer in the French Club,
Extraordinary Minister of Holy
Communion, and member of the
Key Club, Mission Club, and
Varsity Math Team.
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“The supportive teachers and classmates at Sacred Heart have inspired me to
stand up for what I believe in and to be prepared to take the lead in all that I
strive to accomplish. The rigor of my coursework has prepared me to challenge
myself, work hard and succeed at Notre Dame.”
—MAE ROSE DOLAN ’17
62% of Sacred Heart Academy
Seniors apply for Early Action or
Early Decision. Having been accepted
early, students are able to spend
more time working with their
Guidance Counselors on
finding scholarship opportunities.
The Class of 2016 received
$53 million in scholarships in
the areas of academics,
athletics and the arts.
WHY EARLY ACTION
Students can apply Early Action to their top selection of schools if they
are confident that they have a strong and well-rounded application. Early
Action is non-binding; however, it does provide relief to some students
knowing that they have been accepted by their preferred schools.
WHY EARLY DECISION
Students who have a strong application and a definitive first choice
school may consider applying for Early Decision. Once accepted, the
student is bound to attend and officially withdraws other regular
applications that might have been submitted. Early Decision students
participate in a rigorous evaluation with parents and their Guidance
Counselors prior to applying to ensure the college and program best suit
their needs and desires.
Most of our students are accepted by their top choice school
and for those who are deferred, our Guidance Department
creates an action plan that usually results in acceptance.
Kathleen O’Neill, Director of College and Career Counseling,
meets on-one-one with parents and students to discuss
the best ways to communicate with schools. By working
together to submit additional letters of recommendation,
updates on activities and service, samples of work and an
additional personal statement, families and Sacred Heart
provide schools with a more in-depth look at our students.
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at sacred heart academy
SCIENCE
Extensive offerings in and out of the classroom expose our students to numerous careers in the sciences
and prepare them for prestigious competitions. This fall, our students have participated in guest speaker
challenges, group competition submissions, independent science research and site visits.
COMPETITIONS
The SHA CANstruction Team built an award
winning a creative structure out of over 2,000
cans donated by the SHA students, faculty and
other local donors. Their structure, entitled “We
CAN Feed the World” consisted of a large spoon
holding a globe, won an Honorable Mention
award, as well as the People’s Choice award.
Independent and group projects will be
presented at local and national science fairs,
including:
Sophomores submitted proposals to Cold Spring
Harbor Laboratory’s DNA Learning Center for
participation in Barcode LI. Students investigated
biodiversity across Long Island by incorporating
DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction
(PCR) and DNA sequencing from samples of
plants and small invertebrates to determine the
exact species that inhabit local ecosystems and
the effects that human interaction has on these
ecosystems. • Molloy College Science Fair
• Long Island Science Congress
• Long Island Science and Engineering Fair
(LISEF)
• Medical Marvels
• Nassau Community College Science Fair
• Nassau County Science Competition
• Regeneron Science Talent Competition
• Siemens Competition
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The Women in Healthcare & Medicine Club
(WIHM) is an opportunity for young women
with an interest in medicine and the health
professions to explore career options in the
medical sciences. WIHM allows students to
investigate the wide range of biomedical and
healthcare careers as they study the concepts
of human medicine, physiology, genetics,
microbiology, and public health. During the first
half of the year, guest speakers in the nursing
profession shared their knowledge; from Ph.D.’s
in nursing to nurse practitioners who have
worked in hospital Hematology / Oncology
Units, Pediatric ICU Care, and Air Helicopter
Transport Teams. Students also explore United
Nations Global Healthcare Initiatives and debate
and discuss issues in a peer forum.
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Students in the Physics Club take initiative in
discovering solutions to environmental issues
through conservation of energy activities and
further their understanding of robotics through
rocket, drone and hovercraft projects.
Liz Jose ‘17 performs research in the in the
Physics Department at Farmingdale State
College in the lab of Dr. Edmund Douglass,
where she studies Astronomy for her project,
“Can Gas Sloshing Destroy a Cool Core Cluster?”
IN THE CLASSROOM
Josette Peacock ‘18 performs research in the
Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Studies
Department in the lab of Dr. Noelle Cutter at
Molloy College for her project, “Role of the
Transcription Factor SOX9 in Chemoresistance of
Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Cells”
A dedicated faculty leads our students in
the exploration of the sciences in labs with
equipment commonly found on college
campuses and professional labs. Students
also explore computer science through their
everyday use of technology to address and
build solutions for real world problems as they
use their creativity in computer programming,
algorithms,
abstractions,
internet
and
cybersecurity and computing impact. Graphic
design courses and 3-d printing technology
allow our students to see their visions come to
life in new and exciting ways.
Scientists and engineers from companies like
Lockheed Martin visit classes and share their
experiences working on interesting projects like
building equipment and vehicles for the U.S.
Military. Competitive activities follow each visit
in which the young women of Sacred Heart use
their creativity and engineering skills to build
structures and work on chemical engineering
simulations.
MENTORSHIPS
Under the tutelage of Dr. Karen Kuntz, Science
Department, students in the Science Research
class develop projects and benefit from external
mentorships.
Avenelle Onaifo ‘17 spent the summer at New
York University in the Girls’ Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (GSTEM) Program
where she performed research under her
mentor, Dr. David Ehrlich, for her project,
“Vestibulo-ocular Reflex Gain in Light and Dark
environments During Voluntary Movements in
Zebrafish.”
ONSITE VISITS
The Spark Challenge is a partnership with
Northwell Health that provides unique insight
into science and medical careers in the
healthcare environment for students all across
Long Island.
Students who attended the CareConnect site
visit learned about different aspects of the
insurance business, including customer service,
analytics and underwriting. They enjoyed a
personal tour by, and lunch with, the Chief
Operating Officer, Charles Ottomanelli. Students
who visited the Monter Cancer Center site had
an in-depth look at cancer care and toured
the facility, including the pharmacy, clinical
labs, and treatment rooms. They were given
hands-on opportunities and demonstrations
of chemotherapeutic drug administration and
detection of abnormal blood test results. They
also obtained a deeper understanding of the
many types of professionals that work at the
center and their role in cancer diagnosis.
The Molloy Patient Simulator Lab hosted
students during a unique session where they
practiced clinical skills, obtained a better
understanding of patient signs and symptoms of
illness, and saw demonstrations of critical care.
PROGRAM AFFILIATIONS
Hofstra University’s Fred DeMatteis School
of Engineering and Applied Science selected
Sacred Heart Academy as one of two schools
to participate in a special program. Hofstra has
received a PSE&G Science SPARK Grant that is
being used to work with high school students
in order to introduce students to the field of
engineering. During the program, Hofstra’s
Engineering Professors will lead lectures and
workshops investigating alternative energy
generation (solar and wind power) and the
engineering principals behind these processes.
National Grid provides opportunities for Sacred
Heart Academy students to visit plants, connect
with mentors and develop community service
projects. Students interested in pursuing an
engineering career also receive assistance from
the Science Department at SHA in applying
for the Educational Pipeline Program (EPP), a
6-year developmental program that creates a
recruitment pathway for promising students,
with an end result of a position at National Grid.
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SHA PARENTS BOOK CLUB: IT’S A CLASSIC!
Dr. Mary Ellen Minogue, English Department Chairperson
Dr. Mary Ellen Minogue prepares for the
Parent’s Book Club.
The Sacred Heart Academy Parents Book Club,
now in its third year, continues to welcome
mothers and fathers of SHA students and
alums alike, encouraging all to join in lively
conversation inspired by literary classics. Club
participants revel in the pertinence of such
literary masterpieces as Jane Austen’s Pride
and Prejudice, Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre,
Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, Louisa May
Alcott’s Little Women, and Daphne DuMaurier’s
Rebecca.
of the author’s challenges in those faced by her
fictive characters scripted in the text. Elizabeth
Bennet’s attempt to clear her vision of prejudice,
Jane Eyre’s battle to position herself as an
independent woman determining the course
of her own life, Jo March’s desperate effort to
eliminate the “little” from her womanhood—all
these reflect the experiences of their respective
authors—all these are fodder for provocative
discussion by parents partaking of the Book
Club’s opportunities.
Certainly possessing magnetic appeal all their
own, these works achieve heightened relevance
to parents as they are the novels their daughters
explore as part of the English curriculum here at
Sacred Heart. Thus, participants are afforded the
golden opportunity to share common ground
with their daughters, discussing the merits of
works read by parent and daughter alike. This
additional avenue of family-rooted conversation
has proven to be a much appreciated
consequence of the Book Club.
SHA’s Parents Book Club offers a chance to SHAke
off the cares of the day, SHAre our thoughts
regarding how fictive characters can help us
to better understand, relate to, and guide our
daughters, and SHApe our connection as readers
of the 21st century with the predicament of 19th
and 20th century female authors.
Focused mainly, but not exclusively, on femaleauthored works, participants consider the
challenges faced by females looking to achieve
credibility in the male-dominated field of letters.
A portion of this focus is devoted to a mirroring
The exploration of literary genius, scintillating
dialogue, the camaraderie of kindred spirits, tea
and cookies—make for a delicious opportunity,
if only for 90 minutes, to get lost in a good
book and, along the way, to find ourselves.
The next book club meeting will be in April.
For more information, contact Dr. Minogue at
meminogue@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org.
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP COMMENDED STUDENTS
Principal, Sister Joanne Forker, CSJ, Ed.D.
(pictured right), announced that five Sacred
Heart seniors were named Commended
Students by the National Merit Scholarship
Corporation because of their exceptional
performance on the qualifying test last year.
We would like to congratulate
Sydney Carlino ’17
Emma de Bellegarde ’17
Stephanie Cole ’17
Joycelyn Cheng ’17
Kelly Gannon ’17
They placed among the top 5% of more
than 1.6 million students who entered the
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save the
date
SACRED HEART
ACADEMY
GOLF
& TENNIS
OUTING
Monday, May 8
Hempstead
Golf & Country Club
musical honors
The SHA Golf and Tennis Outing is
a major fundraiser that gathers
alumnae, parents and friends.
Based on their outstanding NYSSMA solo scores, scholar-musicians
at Sacred Heart Academy received the honor of being selected for
All-County, All-State and L ong Island String Festival Association
(LISFA) Ensembles.
The proceeds raised from this
event help us to continue to
educate high-achieving faith-filled
girls who work with courage,
compassion and commitment.
NASSAU MUSIC EDUCATORS
ASSOCIATION (NMEA) ALL-COUNTY
FESTIVAL AT THE TILLES CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS
CHORUS
Brittney Chin ’17 (alto),
Victoria Calabrese ’20 (alto)
and Kathryn Timmerman ’19
(soprano)
ORCHESTRA
Jocelyn Cheng ’17 (violin),
Francesca Gambino ’17 (violin)
and Mia Schettini ’19 (violin)
NYSSMA ALL-STATE
Jocelyn Cheng ’17 was selected as an alternate
on violin after getting a perfect score of 100 on
her Level 6 All-State NYSSMA audition, a great
honor considering the sheer number of very
talented violinists who apply for this orchestra.
LONG ISLAND STRING FESTIVAL
ASSOCIATION (LISFA) ENSEMBLES
Jocelyn Cheng ’17 (violin),
Francesca Gambino ’17 (violin)
and Mia Schettini ’19 (violin)
For more information, or to join the Golf
& Tennis Outing Committee, please contact
Mary Jo Hammill Clarke ’79, P ’12 at
alumnae@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org
or (516) 483-7383 x330.
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red &
gold
A high-energy evening where
athletics and the arts meet!
RTV 2017
Through their commitment, hard work,
and leadership, both teams truly showed
how the young women of Sacred Heart
Academy take every opportunity to
challenge themselves to be their best
and Lead with Heart.
TAKE THE LEAD IN | ARTS
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bringing rockette
stylings to the
sacred heart stage
“Sacred Heart has helped me
become a leader by creating a
safe environment for me to
feel comfortable to be myself.”
—KATHLEEN GAFFNEY ’17
Before starring as Clara in Sacred
Heart’s 2016 production of The
Nutcracker, Kathleen Gaffney ’17
trained with the Rockettes and
their Director/Choreographer in
the Rockettes Summer Intensive.
Kathleen incorporated her newly learned
precision dance techniques in routines at Sacred
Heart Academy during The Nutcracker and, most
notably, in the SHAkettes performance of Twelve
Days of Christmas at the annual Christmas
Concert. Kathleen is an active member of the
Joffrey Dance Center, having participated in
their ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and musical
theater dance programs. Her dance activities at
Sacred Heart have included The Nutcracker, since
her freshman year, as well as the SHAkettes and
Gold Dance for Red & Gold. As a result of her
excellence in academic, leadership and service
activities, Kathleen is a member of the National
Honors Society, Regina Cordium Chapter and
maintains a position on Sacred Heart Academy’s
Honor Roll. In addition to her demanding
academic and dance schedules, Kathleen serves
her community as a dance teacher and through
her participation in Midnight Runs and walk-athons for breast cancer awareness and Down
Syndrome awareness. This being her final year
performing at Sacred Heart Academy, Kathleen
has acknowledged our school for giving her
many opportunities for growth.
TAKE THE LEAD IN | ARTS
MASTER DANCE CLASS
Ginger Thatcher, a Broadway choreographer and former
principal dancer with the Cleveland Ballet and the Lar
Lubovitvh Dance Company, gave a master dance class to a
select group of dancers from Sacred Heart Academy. Ms.
Thatcher’s diverse repertoire of instruction enriched the
dancers’ movements in a wide range of styles, both classical
and contemporary.
SACRED
HEART
ACADEMY
presents
FOR THE LOVE OF ART
March 10, 11, 17, 18
at 7:00 pm
March 12 at 2:00 pm
TICKETS: $10 in advance,
$15 at the door
Drawing by Olivia DeSanto ’18
After being nominated by Ms. Paula Glass, Art Department, Olivia DeSanto ’18 and Isabella Phelan ’18
participated in the For the Love of Art: Art Foundations intensive at Adelphi University. The exclusive
10-week program gave Oliva and Isabella three hours of studio time each week during which they were
taught by accomplished figurative artists. Their works were displayed at the For the Love of Art Exhibit
and Reception in December.
Tickets go on sale February 9,
please call (516) 483-7383 x0
We are pleased to provide
Class of 2021 accepted students
with one complementary ticket to
Sacred Heart Academy's production
of Beauty and the Beast on
Friday, March 17 at 7:00 pm
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Left to right: Dr. Robert Feirsen,
S. Joanne Forker, CSJ, Ed.D., Elizabeth Tully ’17,
Christine M. Riordan, Ph.D. and Mayor Episcopia
ADELPHI PRIZE for LEADERSHIP
Elizabeth Tully ’17 received
the Adelphi Prize for Leadership
Award in recognition of
her exemplary academic
achievement and
community service.
Elizabeth’s
academic
success
includes
excellence in AP Biology, AP English Literature
& Composition, AP Psychology, Calculus and
honors classes in Economics with Bloomberg
Investment Terminals, French and Music.
Elizabeth holds leadership roles in extracurricular activities as the captain for SHA‘s
Cross Country Team and Gold Aerobics Captain
for Red & Gold. Most notably, Elizabeth and her
sister Caroline ’17 co-founded Common Ground
at Sacred Heart. The club is a community service
and educational initiative that builds bridges
across religious, spiritual and philosophical
diversity to strengthen our communities and
build a better world. As a student-led effort,
Common Ground is a tri-school partnership that
includes Sacred Heart Academy, the Crescent
School (Hempstead, NY), a co-ed Muslim high
school and the Schechter School (East Williston,
NY), a conservative Jewish high school. Elizabeth
is also the president of the Youth Advisory Board
for The INN, the senior ambassador for the
Central Property Owners Association for Garden
City and she volunteers at Winthrop University
Hospital.
A reception was held in the Adelphi University
Performing Arts Center (AUPAC), where Elizabeth
was presented with a $1,000 stipend, two tuition
free courses at Adelphi, and an inscribed award.
Elizabeth also will receive Adelphi University
library privileges and an invitation to attend
a dinner in honor of a leading scholar, artist,
or political figure who is visiting the University
during the 2016-2017 academic year.
TAKE THE LEAD IN | SERVICE
the campaign for girls education
Sacred Heart Academy has begun a school-wide service
campaign for the academic year to promote the education
of women and girls throughout the world. Following a
screening of the film “Girl Rising” the young women of
Sacred Heart made a commitment to be in solidarity with
girls worldwide and to act on behalf of girls that suffer
from lack of education, healthcare, unreasonable work
conditions and exploitation. They formed committees and
initiated activities to raise awareness of the 62 million girls
who are out of school and the barriers that prevent them
from living a better life. Connections have been made at
the local and global levels through a drive that sent six full
boxes of supplies to schools on Long Island and in Haiti.
Students from Coeur de Marie secondary school in Haiti,
who suffered through Hurricane Thomas and the 2010
earthquake, expressed their gratitude and were eager to
compare experiences with Sacred Heart students through
a recent skype conversation. The campaign to advance
girls education will continue throughout the year, offering
opportunities for members of our community to use their
talents and voices to create meaningful change.
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justice & peace tribute to sister virginia barry ’58
During Opening Liturgy, we honored Sister
Virginia Barry '58, a proud alumna and a Sister
of St. Joseph. In 1973 Sister Ginny responded to
a call to start to work in Brazil giving workshops,
demonstration lessons and courses to priests,
religious and educators of people who were
deaf. With another Sister of St. Joseph, the goal
was to awaken the conscience of government
and church officials to the needs of deaf people
throughout Brazil and South American countries.
The missionary work Sister Ginny has done is
remarkable. Perhaps what speaks to her zeal
most is the Miriam Imelda Education Center
begun in Recife, Brazil in 1999. The center
provides education, meals and showers for
young children and supports women trapped
in the cycle of poverty to have the courage and
hope they need to face each day. The center and
its workers help as many children as possible;
however, the process of choosing children they
can enroll is not easy. They weigh their decision
considering the level of poverty in the family,
the age of each mother and also whether she is
single.
Every year, the student-led Mission Club at
Sacred Heart Academy organizes SHAlloween,
a fundraising event during which students wear
Halloween costumes. The funds raised from this
event are donated to the Sisters of St. Joseph
and are allocated specifically to the Miriam
Imelda Education Center.
“We at Sacred Heart Academy have
a presence in Brazil because of
our support of the Miriam Imelda
Education Center. As the cover of
our booklet says, our SHA students
here today: are women of courage,
compassion, commitment—who Lead
with Heart.”
—SISTER JEAN AMORE, Vice President
TAKE THE LEAD IN | SERVICE
walk with heart
EPIC WALK FOR EPILEPSY
NYC COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
Colleen Sullivan ’17 was the Grand Marshal for the EPIC Walk for Epilepsy
on October 15th. After representing the Long Island Chapter of EPIC and
the Epilepsy Foundation in the “Teens Speak Up!” event held in Washington
D.C. last April, she was approached by the EPIC Foundation with their
request for her to lead the walk. Her team of 35 SHA sisters, faculty
members, family and friends was the largest at the event and raised over
$3,500.
For the first time ever, Sacred Heart Academy's Italian Club marched in
the NYC Columbus Day Parade on Monday, October 10th.
Chaperoned by Mrs. Anne Ceriello, World Language Department, and
Marisa Gambino P ’17, ’18, our young women represented Sacred Heart
with great enthusiasm.
MAKING STRIDES
Led by Liz Salogub ’00, Kara Shine ’99 and the 5K committee, over 330
runners/walkers and 200 volunteers demonstrated their SHA spirit at the
4th Annual SHA 5K Run/Walk. A little morning rain could not stop our
community from gathering in celebration of Sacred Heart Academy. The
race, which raised over $10,000, began after a beautiful performance of
the National Anthem by Annalisa Emmett ’19 and ended with awards and
a bagel breakfast.
Sacred Heart Academy is the #1 fundraising school on Long Island for
the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Walk. In fact, SHA is the only
high school on Long Island with a team so strong and so dedicated that
the American Cancer Society rewarded the group with a table near the
starting point of the walk, right alongside major corporate donor teams. A
representative from the American Cancer Society also confirmed that the
Sacred Heart team was #7 overall in fundraising for the event. Over 450
students, alumnae, parents, faculty members and friends contributed to
the team which raised over $13,000 for breast cancer research.
SHA 5K RUN/WALK
SHA WALK-A-THON
One of the most eagerly-anticipated events of the fall semester, the SHA
Walk-A-Thon is an event in which students bond with their classmates,
support their school, and come together as a community. After walking
through Garden City and Hempstead, students and faculty celebrated the
start of a new year with refreshments and a DJ on the SHA campus.
Lady Spartans Distinguish Themselves as
champions
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lady
spartans
Sacred Heart Academy’s Varsity Soccer team was recently ranked #16 in the
nation and #3 in the Northeast by USA Today. After concluding an amazing season
by defeating Nardin Academy in the State Championship in November, the team
continued to receive the following well-deserved accolades for the hard work put
into taking the lead in soccer.
RANKED #16
BEST SOCCER TEAM
IN THE NATION
RANKED TOP TEN
TEAM LONG ISLAND
ALL FALL SPORTS TEAMS
COACH OF THE YEAR
NASSAU COUNTY/NEWSDAY
RANKED #3
BEST SOCCER TEAM
IN THE NORTHEAST
NY STATE CATHOLIC
HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONS
Anna Donnelly ’17, Tori Minda ’19,
Christina Biscardi ’19, Ellen Byrnes ’18,
Caitlin Kennedy ’19
—USA Today Rankings—
—USA Today Rankings—
RANKED #1
SOCCER TEAM
LONG ISLAND
—Newsday—
—Newsday—
—Peter Bralower—
ALL LEAGUE/NSCHSGAA
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
NSCHSGAA
ALL LONG ISLAND TEAM/NEWSDAY
COACH OF THE YEAR
NSCHSGAA
MVP OF THE NYS CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME—NSCHSGAA
—Peter Bralower—
—Caitlin Kennedy ’19—
—Ellen Byrnes ’19—
TAKE THE LEAD IN | ATHLETICS
Before the top seven cross country runners
headed to the Federation Meet in Wappingers
Falls, Sacred Heart Academy’s Varsity Cross
Country team finished 2nd in the Nassau-Suffolk
Catholic High School Athletic Association League
Championship at Sunken Meadow Park. Maggie
Maier ’20 won the Varsity Cross-Country
Championship with a 5K time of 20:30.25.
Maggie has been running competitively since
the 4th grade and has already proven to be an
asset for Sacred Heart Academy’s Cross Country
Team. Maggie’s first appearance as a runner at
Sacred Heart Academy was at the 2015 SHA 5K
Run/Walk where she was the top finisher for the
race.
Anna Kavanagh ’19 joined Maggie in the top tier
as the 5th place finisher with a time of 21:29.05.
Maeve Smith ’19 finished 5th in the JV race with
a time of 24:27.25
Sacred Heart sent six swimmers to the 2016 New
York State Championship to compete against the
best swimmers from public and private schools.
Lauryn Johnson ’19 placed 3rd in the 500y
Freestyle, 5th in the 100y Butterfly and was part
of the 400y Relay that placed 6th with Miranda
Gonzalez ’17, Bridget O’Shaughnessy ’17 and
Fiona Walsh ’19.
While being highly competitive, the Varsity
AA and Varsity A Tennis teams were awarded
Sportsmanship Awards from the NSCHSGAA; the
Tennis—Emily Muran ’19 readies wisely to
take her next shot.
Soccer—Varsity Soccer team celebrates
after winning the NSCHSGAA
League Championship before
going on to winning their NYS title.
Swimming—Lauryn Johnson ’19 outpaces
St. Anthony’s Friars
Cross Country—Maggie Maier ’20 takes
the lead at Sunken Meadow
first such occurrence in league history. Varsity
AA concluded the season as league runner-up
and All-League was awarded to Caroline Ulrich
’17 and Emily Barry ’19.
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national
letter
of intent
signups
This fall, seven Sacred Heart
Academy seniors signed their
National Letters of Intent (NLI)
to continue their academic and
athletic careers at the collegiate
level. The extensive athletics
program at Sacred Heart
instills values of teamwork,
commitment and achievement
which carry over into all aspects
of our students’ lives, making
them sought after by top
colleges and universities.
ISABELLE GRANT
Lacrosse, College of the Holy Cross
REBECCA KINSLEY
Lacrosse, Stony Brook University
SHANNON ETTS
Lacrosse, University of California Davis
CHRISTINE WIEDENHOFT
Rowing, Villanova University
MAGGIE CASEY
Lacrosse, Boston College
JANAE BARRACATO
Softball, Seton Hall University
KENNEDY SLATER
Lacrosse, Fairfield University
Summer camp participants learn from our recognized coaches,
current champion players and dedicated alumnae, many of
whom are recruited NCAA scholar-athletes.
BASKETBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
DANCE
LACROSSE
SOCCER
SOFTBALL
TRACK AND FIELD
VOLLEYBALL
REGISTER NOW: sacredheartacademyhempstead.org or call (516) 483-7383 x430
TAKE THE LEAD IN | ATHLETICS
“I like being a part
of a community that
is making a difference.
The young women
at Sacred Heart are
learning to lead with
commitment and
compassion and my
gift can help increase
the number of
opportunities we
offer to them.”
“Sacred Heart is
awesome. There are
so many opportunities
here and we are
always encouraged to
give back. Knowing
that my gift went
towards SHA’s Tuition
Assistance Fund made
me feel like I was
helping others.”
—Christine Kinahan ’18
—Alison Waka
Theology
Department
#GivingTuesday
raised over $22,000 in a single day!
Giving Tuesday provides an opportunity for the nation to give back, and serves as a reminder of what the holidays are really about: generosity and gratitude.
These are the values we constantly teach our students. We continually strive to inspire and challenge the young women of Sacred Heart Academy to make
a difference in the world. The gifts from our #GivingTuesday donors help us to prepare our students to make their mark on their communities, both small
and large.
“I support Sacred
Heart Academy
because the
kids have heart!”
—Ms. Barbara Carroll
Computer
Department
Chairperson and
Math Department
“Sacred Heart has
an amazing academic
program and I am
able to grow in
a healthy social
environment.”
—Sarajane Dupoux ’19
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Summer
Spent in Faith
18 students participated in the Notre Dame Vision experience at Notre Dame University. The
theme, “Answering the Call to God's Mercy,” was experienced through a myriad of activities,
including keynote speakers, small group discussions, prayer experiences, and personal
reflection. Each student had the opportunity to explore how God is calling her and how she
will use her gifts to respond to this call.
10 students participated in a garden retreat over summer vacation, where they stayed and
worked at the Sisters of St. Joseph Farm in Brentwood for a week to learn about the ecology
and care of God's creation from the encyclical Laudato Si.
7 students traveled to Kraków, Poland, for World Youth Day. The theme, "Blessed are the
merciful for they shall obtain mercy," was experienced through encounters with Pope Francis,
prayer services, music, liturgies, presentations and pilgrimages to the religious and cultural
sites of the city of Kraków.
World Youth Day in Kraków, Poland. Left to Right:
Brittany Teixeira ’19, Claire Reynolds ’19,
Lauren Trabuils ’19, Olivia Castoro ’19,
Isabella Kosciusko ’19, Erin Tamney ’17,
Magdalen Kubik ’18 and Mrs. Shaw
(World Language Department).
TAKE THE LEAD IN | FAITH
I have been anointed
with the song of the
Lord! A song of love
and compassion, a song
to set me free! God is
my rock of salvation,
a beacon for my soul!
Hallelujah! Amen!
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2017 who take the lead in
faith. Reverend Anthony Stanganelli installed the following 31 young women as new
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
Stephanie Bianco
Isabella Fuentes
Elizabeth McKay
Grace Canty
Patricia Gannon
Bridget O’Hara
Lauren Carlucci
Isabelle Grant
Hannah Peck
Bernadette Conway
Lauren Halloran
Meghan Quinn
Emma deBellegarde
Aileen Higgins
Amanda Ramirez
Clare DeMartini
Aileen Holbrook
Kelly Savage
Katherine DeMeo
Jennifer Jandovitz
Elizabeth Tully
Maegan Dolan
Amelia Joesten
Michelle Viola
Anna Donnelly
Elizabeth Jose
Christine Wiedenhoft
Maureen Dormer
Kathleen (Katie) Keane
Noreen Fasulo
Kendall Kufner
join us for
a retreat
this march
Sacred Heart Academy invites
alumnae, parents, trustees,
friends, faculty and staff to begin
the season of Lent with a morning
of renewal and reflection:
god's transforming
and inclusive mercy.
PRESENTING
Sister Maria Pascuzzi, Ph.D., CSJ
JOIN US ON
Saturday, March 4, 2017
9:00 am–12:30 pm
at Sacred Heart Academy
Brunch will be served
PRAYER OF
INTENTIONS
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
make your requests known to God.
—PHILIPPIANS 4:6
As part of the Sacred Heart Academy
community, we are united in faith and
prayer and keep in our intentions the needs
of our whole community. Through prayer,
we ask God to provide grace and strength
for the members of our community who are
experiencing a difficult time. These prayer
intentions will be remembered during our
Friday morning masses.
To submit a request for prayers,
please visit the Spiritual Life section at
www.sacredheartacademyhempstead.org.
About the Presenter: Sister Marie
Pascuzzi, CSJ, SSL, STD, completed
graduate degrees in scripture at the
Pontifical Biblical Institute and the
Gregorian University, Rome. She
brings to us her experience as
university professor, author, college
administrator and a passion for helping
people understand the scriptures and
the ways they challenge us to think
and live differently.
KINDLY RSVP TO
Sister Jean Amore, Vice President
for Mission and Academics,
Left to right: Kassidy Estrella ’17,
Kiena Beach ’17 and Maggie Peknic ’19
sjamore@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org
or (516) 483-7383 x324.
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rememberance mass
We gather together as one community of faith to pray for all those in
the Sacred Heart Academy community who are with God in eternal life.
This fall, Monsignor John Martin, who celebrates our chapel liturgies
every Friday, presided over the Remembrance Mass. We pray for all
Megan Tierney ’20 recites the first
reading at the Remembrance Mass
PATRICIA GRACE AGOLIA,
grandmother of Grace Agolia ’13
who have mourned the loss of loved ones. May God look upon you and
give you peace.
JOAN GAZZOLA,
mother-in-law of
Eileen Dougherty Gazzola ’82
LOJEK MARGARET,
aunt of Jaclyn Kuzma ’20
ANN-MARIE GORMAN ’80
STEVEN MCDONALD,
husband of Patti Ann McDonald ’80
ANNE MARIE PHIPPS GRAFFAGNINO ’65,
family member of Maryalice Purick Pole ’65
and Barbara Phipps Heilman ’69
KEVIN MCGRATH,
grandfather of Molly ’14 and
Bridget O’Hara ’17
MARGARET HAMMILL,
aunt of Mary Jo Hammill Clarke ’79, P ’12*,
Cathy Hammill DeMartini ’80,
Suzanne Hammill ’81,
Sheila Hammill McGlynn ’83,
Christine Hammill Cregan ’84, and
Lonnie Hammill Rooney ’85 and great
aunt of Molly Clarke ’12 and Grace ’14 and
Clare DeMartini ’17
COLLEEN NICHOLSON,
aunt of Makayla Reardon ’20
SARA KEENAN,
mother of Alison Mary Stoehr ’07
THOMAS SCANDARIATO,
grandfather of Eileen Dougherty Gazzola ’82
GLORIA BASS MADDEN,
aunt of Brittany Bass ’17
ALICE KRIM,
grandmother of Lauren Krim ’19
DAVID JOSEPH SERKES,
uncle of Annie Lynn Serkes ’18
MICHAEL BELCASTERO,
uncle of Noelle Gotimer ’17
CHARLES KUHN,
grandfather of Audrey Purins ’19
HARRY SHAMROTH,
grandfather of Anna Shamroth ’17
JEAN COLLIER,
great grandmother of Saiear Gray ’19
MARK LACASSE,
brother of Greg LaCasse P’ 06, ’11 (BOT) and
uncle of Kristin LaCasse Gerard ’06 and
Kaitlin LaCasse ’11
MARY SOLDANO,
mother of Donna Soldano-Ferrera*
IDA ARBUCCI,
mother of Pat Caiozzo*
MAGALIE BARD-NELSON,
mother of Claire Bard ’07
RICHARD BARRY,
grandfather of Katie ’16 and
Emily Barry ’19
MICHAEL GREGORY JOSEPH CLARKE,
son of Mary Jo Hammill Clarke ’79, P ’12*,
brother of Molly Clarke ’12, cousin of
Grace ’14 and Clare DeMartini ’17,
nephew of Cathy Hammill DeMartini ’80,
Suzanne Hammill ’81,
Sheila Hammill McGlynn ’83,
Christine Hammill Cregan ’84 and
Lonnie Hammill Rooney ’85.
THOMAS CRIMMINS,
father of Kathleen ’02 and
Mary Crimmins ’05
SAM DAGROSSA,
grandfather of Samantha Hanna ’20
ANTHONY FINEO,
father of Susan Fineo ’74
*Faculty or retired faculty
ROBERT LAFFERTY,
father of Linda Lafferty*
CORY LICATA,
son of Mary Kenny ’81
JEFFREY LUKEN,
nephew of Dorothy West*
MARIA RAMIREZ,
grandmother of Amanda Ramirez ’17
IRENE SANTORO,
aunt of Roseann Bruno* and
mother-in-law of Mary Santoro*
PETER TIERNEY,
father of Megan Tierney ’20
PAUL WESOLY,
grandfather of Taryn ’11 and
Mariel Wesoly ’18
NANCY WETTERHAHN,
aunt of Beth Wetterhahn ’18
GEORGE WINIARSKI,
father of Karen Rienzi*
TAKE THE LEAD IN | FAITH
Photo Credit: Barbara Johnston
from the University of Notre
Dame (February 27, 2015).
Grace Agolia gives her TEDx Talk.
Making christ visible
Grace Agolia ’13 is in her senior year at the University of Notre Dame
and still carries with her the many lessons she learned at SHA that extend
beyond the classroom to the heart. One of those lessons is a question
that her sophomore year theology teacher, Mr. Trolio, asked, “Why is God
invisible?” He answered, “Because we are all called to make God visible
for those around us!” His statement really struck a chord in Grace and she
wanted to take that call to serve and honor God with her to Notre Dame.
At ND, she became involved in numerous activities that have allowed her to
deepen her faith and encounter God in the people around her. With Campus
Ministry, she traveled on Fall Break pilgrimages to Canada, France, and
Poland, in addition to participating in several retreats, the Anchor Student
Leadership Program, a pilgrimage to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis, and
a Spring Break “Nun Run” around the Midwest and Northeast, visiting
different religious orders. Through the Center for Social Concerns, she
participated in a Spring Break Appalachia immersion seminar at Nazareth
Farm in West Virginia and a Summer Service Learning Program at L’Arche
in Washington, D.C. With the ND Right to Life Club, she has continued her
attendance at the annual March for Life. She was a Mentor-in-Faith for the
Notre Dame Vision summer program for high school students, and she
has worked as an Undergraduate Fellow for the Notre Dame Center for
Liturgy, writing articles for the blogs “Oblation” and “Church Life.” Grace
taught for two years as a catechist at a local parish through the Catechist
Program, preparing eighth graders for the sacrament of Confirmation, and
she volunteered as a Liturgical Ministries Coordinator for the Basilica of the
Sacred Heart on campus. Grace also works as a Student Office Assistant in
the Theology Department, and serves as a member of the Theology Majors
Advisory Committee. This past summer in Colorado, she was an Operations
Support intern at Cochlear Americas, a medical hearing device company,
where she collected, analyzed, and presented data to internal stakeholders
about customer experience. This year, she is an RA in her dorm, Pasquerilla
East Hall, where she fulfills her role as a minister, educator, and professional
cultivating the mission of the Congregation of Holy Cross in residence
life. Overall, one of her most memorable experiences was the incredible
opportunity she had to give a talk entitled, “Deaf Child Area: Reconciling
the Worlds of Silence and Sound,” based on her experiences as a deaf
cochlear implant user, at Notre Dame’s TEDx event (watch it on YouTube!).
After graduation from Notre Dame in May 2017, Grace hopes to attend
graduate school for further studies in theology, with a concentration
in liturgy. One of her research interests is the liturgical experience and
influence of culturally Deaf Catholics. She wrote a paper entitled, “Becoming
‘Signs’ of God: A Theological Aesthetics of Sign Language in the Liturgy,”
which was accepted for publication in Worship, an international liturgical
journal. Her senior thesis, “American Deaf Catholics, Liturgy, and the New
Evangelization,” builds upon this paper in exploring the pastoral needs of
Deaf Catholics today and their contribution to the New Evangelization. In
many ways, her work is part of the continuing development of a “Thought
for Life” that Mr. Trolio gave to her several years ago at a time when she
was feeling discouraged. He shared with her the verse: “I will rather boast
most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell
with me” (2 Cor 12:9). Grace has come to realize that she makes God visible
to others by her witness in embracing what many may perceive as only a
disability and by using her experience and insights to help others. She is
incredibly grateful for God’s gifts in her life, especially all those who have
supported her journey of self-discovery.
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community news
ALUMNAE
SHEILA MILLER FLETCHER ’53 writes, “Class of
’53: Where are you? We'd love you to share
some news with all of us. I read the Heart to
Heart publication and would be interested in
hearing from our first graduating class!”
SISTER VIRGINIA BARRY ’58 was honored
during Sacred Heart Academy’s Tribute to
Justice and Peace.
JEAN HALD MAMMONE ’63 and her husband,
Lou, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
in October 2016. They have three married
children and eight grandchildren.
PHYLLIS ZAGANO ’65 is a member of the Study
Commission on Women in the Diaconate
established by Pope Francis.
LESLIE O’CONNOR EDELMAN ’66 currently
works for SUNY Stony Brook in the School
of Professional Development supervising
administrative interns. She retired as Assistant
Superintendent in the Bellmore Schools. Her
husband, Howard, is a labor and employment
arbitrator. Their son, Keith, is an Assistant US
Attorney for the Eastern District. He is to be
married to Lynne Mauroner, an attorney for
Ernst and Young, in May.
GLADYS DUNCAN FISHER ’66 has four children:
Kelly, Lisa, Jeanine and Alexander. They, in
turn except for Alexander, have made her a
grandmother of six: Monica, Vincent, Luca
Belle, Mia, Lars and Fiona. She is very happily
married to her second husband, John, who is
the twin brother of ELIZABETH FISHER ’62.
LAURA KELLY HIGGINS ’66 has been married for
45 years and has two terrific children Jonathan
and Brianna. She just ended a 16-year career
with IBM, has traveled widely and wants to do
more.
MAUREEN LANDY KELLY ’71 is the
Communications Specialist at The Safe Center
LI, a non-profit that saves and changes the lives
of victims of domestic or dating abuse, child
abuse and assault.
CHRISTINE YANKUS-ENG ’71 has been a
Maryland resident for 41 years. She has been
married to George Eng for 32 years and they
have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She is
currently working as a Program Specialist for
the Montgomery County Department of Health
and Human Services.
ANN GARRY WHITE ’78 is the Market Research
& Insights Advisor at ExxonMobil Corporation.
premiered to a sold-out audience at the
Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival in
Los Angeles and had its New York debut at The
New York Chain Film Festival.
MARYCLARE PELLETT ’83 was appointed the
Chairperson of the Math Department at Holy
Trinity High School.
KARA SHINE CONROY ’99 married Sean
Conroy on September 30, 2016.
DOROTHY DOUGHERTY ’86 helped develop a
program for The National Archives and Records
Administration titled, “A National Conversation
on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality”, at the
National Archives at New York in partnership
with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the
American Indian at the Alexander Hamilton U.S.
Custom House in New York City on October 21,
2016.
JENNIFER FRANKOLA CRAWFORD ’99 and
her husband, Jared, welcomed their first child
into the world. Hope Máire Crawford was born
on November 17, 2016 in New York City. Máire
is Irish for Mary, named after Jared’s mother
and in devotion to BVM. In December, she was
recently appointed as president to the NYC
chapter of the Brehon Law Society, a group of
accomplished and progressive Irish and Irish
American human rights lawyers and judges.
TIPPY DUGAN AMERES ’87 has begun a new
career as the Library Media Specialist at
Southampton High School in Southampton, NY.
NICOLE ORISTANO FITZSIMONS ’99 is an
insurance agent.
LAURA GILLEN ’87 travelled to Rome to witness
the canonization of Mother Teresa.
EMILY ACKERMAN ’01 curated the special
exhibit, Photography: Technology + Art, at the
Sidney Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College.
SHANNON LALLY MCLAY ’96, founder of
The Financial Gym, was featured on Money.
com for her work helping people of all financial
backgrounds get and stay financially fit.
MARJORIE MESIDOR ’96 was recently made a
partner at the law firm of Phillips & Associates,
a boutique plaintiff-side employment
discrimination and wage/hour firm.
DINA LOFARO ST. GILES ’96 is a School
Psychologist in the Sachem Central School
District. She is also an Adjunct Professor of
Psychology at Nassau Community College.
DR. REGINA AMBROSE SYDOR ’96 recently
celebrated her 10th wedding anniversary with
Michael Sydor (CHS ’93). Regina is an internist
and Michael is a music teacher. They have two
daughters (and future SHA students), Sophia
Grace and Amelia Anne who are 5 and 2.
ALLISON FUSCO ZARNOCH ’96 has been
married for 13 years and has an 8 year old son,
Chester, and a 6 year old daughter, Josephine.
She has taught science and coached sports at
Oceanside High School for 14 years.
SHAWNA ’99 and BRETT BRANDLE ’03
coproduced a film titled The Mix, which
CAITLIN FUENTES KING ’02 recently earned
a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Education from
LIU Post after having completed her Masters
at Columbia University Teachers College. She
married Peter Michael King last year.
KATHRYN RYAN WERNER ’03 married Michael
Werner (CHS ’03) in March 2014. The couple
met in SHA’s production of ‘Footloose’ in
2003. In their wedding party were MEGHAN
RYAN BUSH ’02, MICHELLE PASTOR ’03, KATIE
WERNER ’07 and KELLY WERNER ’11. Kat is a
Clinical Social Worker and currently directs an
outpatient substance abuse and mental health
program in Brooklyn, NY, where she has worked
for the last 10 years. In August, Kat and Mike
welcomed their first child, daughter Eloise
(future SHA class of ’33).
MICHELE HARDEJ CARNEY ’05 married her
high school sweetheart, Tim, in 2009. They
met during the Sacred Heart play, Footloose, in
2003. They have one daughter, Julianna, born
in 2014, and one daughter due at the end of
March 2017.
KATIE MCMANUS HESS ’05 married John
Hess (CHS ’05) on December 3rd. Bridesmaids
included ANNEMARIE FINLAN ’05, ERIN FOLAN
COMMUNITY NEWS
League Championship. The Flash won the
championship in penalty kicks 3-2!
MEGAN HARNEY ’12 graduated from
Fairfield University in May 2016. Currently
a member of the Social Media Team at
Business Insider. She previously interned with
Cosmopolitan magazine, Good Housekeeping
magazine and Xanga.com.
SUZY SIKORSKI ’12 was awarded the Fulbright
Scholarship to the United Arab Emirates.
MAUREEN GOETZ SCHAEFER ’06 and her
husband, Dan, welcomed daughter Brynn Rose
Schaefer on September 7th at 7 lbs 8oz.
MEGHAN BERLINGO BERLINGO ’07 received
a Ph.D. in experimental psychology from
Washington State University in 2015. She is now
employed as a research psychologist at the Air
Force Research Laboratory.
’05 and KERRY MCMANUS ’07.
KELLY BOYLE ’06 moved to CT where she
earned a Bachelors of Science degree in
Criminal Justice: Investigative Services and
minor in Sociology from the University of New
Haven (UNH). She also earned a Masters of
Science in Criminal Justice Management with a
certificate in Victim Advocacy and Services from
UNH. After completing her graduate work she
entered the police academy. She has been a
police officer for four and a half years.
CRISTINA DE DOMENICO ’06 married Samuel
Pizzichillo on July 12, 2015 at the Garden City
Hotel. She is a language teacher in Oceanside
School District with a recent Masters in
Education from NYU.
JACLYN GOLIA FREYDBERG ’06 got married in
October 2015, in Long Beach, NY. AMANDA
ROULA ’06, stood by her side as her
bridesmaid!
MEGAN MCALEER GRELLA ’06 got married
on September 19, 2015, with AMANDA SMITH
’07 as Maid of Honor. Megan graduated with
a Master’s in Business Administration in
Healthcare Management in August 2016 and
received a promotion to Manager of Behavioral
Telehealth for Northwell Health in September,
2016.
DANIELA ROCCO PULIAFITO ’07 is the Assistant
Director, Fordham Fund, at Fordham University.
KATHRYN DURKIN ROCKWOOD ’08 and her
husband, Michael, welcomed their first baby,
Michael Patrick III in October.
CAROLINE KENNY ’11 graduated from
the College of Charleston Honors College
in May 2015 with Bachelor’s degrees in
Communication and Political Science before
moving on to the Medill School of Journalism
at Northwestern University, from where she
graduated in August 2016 with a Master’s of
Science in Journalism. At Medill, she followed
the presidential candidates around the country
on the campaign trail-from Iowa to South
Carolina to the Republican and Democratic
National Conventions. She then accepted a job
at CNN’s Washington DC bureau on the CNN
Politics team as a digital producer, where she
reports on the 2016 election and incoming
Trump administration.
JADE MURPHY ’11 is currently working at SHA
as the Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach.
MEREDITH SPECK ’11 (Yale ’15), daughter
of Varsity Soccer Coach BOBBY SPECK P ’05,
’07, ’11, is a National Women’s Soccer League
Champion! Meredith helped the Western
New York Flash (WNY Flash) in her rookie
season to the 2016 Women’s National Soccer
CIARA JADE VILLALONA-LOCKHART ’15
received The Patients of Courage award. Given
annually, the award honors those whose lives
were restored through reconstructive plastic
surgery and whose charitable actions influence
lives around them. Previously this summer,
the American Society of Plastic Surgeons sent
a film crew to Ciara’s home to film a short
documentary about her life and nonprofit work.
The video was premiered Friday, September
23rd, at the Los Angeles Convention Center
right before she received her award from the
ASPS President.
NIRUPAMA ANGIRA ’16 received a $1,000
scholarship from the Community Club of
Garden City. The award is given to a student
who is planning to study a degree in the
medical field. Nirupama started her studies at
Fordham University in the fall.
ERIN KASTNER ’16 was one of three who
received the Dorothy M. Sharer Scholarship
for her volunteer work at South Nassau
Communities Hospital.
NICOLE MAWHIRTER ’16 volunteered for the
highly regarded Quinnipiac University Poll
during the 2016 election season. She is enrolled
in Quinnapiac’s doctoral program for Physical
Therapy.
STUDENTS
ANNA DONNELLY ’17, TORI MINDA ’19,
CHRISTINA BISCARDI ’19, ELLEN BYRNES ’18
and CAITLIN KENNEDY ’19 were named AllLeague for NSCHSAA Soccer.
EMMA DE BELLEGARDE ’17, SYDNEY CARLINO
’17, JOCELYN CHENG ’17, STEPHANIE COLE ’17
and KELLY GANNON ’17 were recognized by
the National Merit Scholarship Competition as
Commended Students for the 2016 program.
JOCELYN CHENG ’17, FRANCESCA GAMBINO
’17 and MIA SCHETTINI ’19 were selected for
the orchestra for the Nassau Music Educators
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Association All-County Festival and the Long
Island String Festival Association Ensemble.
Jocelyn was also selected as an alternate on
violin for NYSSMA All-State.
BRITTNEY CHIN ’17 and VICTORIA CALABRESE
’20 were selected for the chorus for the Nassau
Music Educators Association All-County Festival.
EMMA DE BELLEGARDE ’17 and LILIANNE
GERIN ’17 attended the Teens@Graham
Summer Intensive in the Upper East Side in
Manhattan. Each day, they commuted into the
city and met up at Penn Station to take the
subway uptown, where they were taught by
members and teachers of the Martha Graham
Company. They took classes in Grahamtechnique modern, ballet, contemporary, and
gyro-pilates. Throughout the week, they not
only learned lessons in a variety of dance styles,
but also learned a great deal about themselves
as they navigated the city and made new
friends.
CLARE DEMARTINI ’17, AMY JOESTEN ’17
and BRIDGET O’HARA ’17 were installed as
Eucharistic Ministers at St. Agnes Cathedral.
FRANCESCA ’17 and ANTONIA GAMBINO ’18
spent a weekend in Albany participating in the
Sons of Italy student summit program. The
learned more about Italian culture by going to
Museums, visiting the Capitol and Mr. DiNapoli,
and listening to other speakers. The girls also
participated in the Congress of Future Medical
Leaders program for future medical scientists.
In addition, Francesca and Antonia organized a
fundraiser through their volunteer organization,
Strings for Healing, that raised over $5,000 for
the victims in Amatrice, Italy.
KATHLEEN GAFFNEY ’17 trained in the
Rockettes Summer Intensive.
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COLLEEN SULLIVAN ’17 was the Grand Marshal
for the EPIC Walk for Epilepsy.
CAROLINE ’17 and ELIZABETH TULLY ’17 were
recently interviewed on My Hometown Radio
Series about their experience with Common
Ground. Founded by Caroline and Elizabeth
Tully, Common Ground is a community service
and educational initiative that builds bridges
across religious, spiritual and philosophical
diversity to strengthen our communities and
build a better world.
ELIZABETH TULLY ’17 received the Adelphi
Prize for Leadership Award in recognition of
her exemplary academic achievement and
community service.
JOVANNA JORDAIN ’17 produced a video
newscast and published articles through the
New York Association of Black Journalists.
CAROLINE ULRICH ’17 and EMILY BARRY
’19 were named All-League through Varsity
Volleyball.
Sacred Heart Academy won 3rd place at
the Molloy College Speech and Debater
Tournament on Saturday, January 21st.
Congratulations to the following young women
who took the lead in their specialties: ARIELLE
ISEDENU ’18 won 1st place in Dramatic
Interpretation. AOIFE DONOHOE ’18 won 2nd
place in Varsity Extemporaneous. BRIDGET
RACHEK ’18 won 3rd place in Varsity Oral.
OLIVIA DESANTO ’18 and ISABELLA PHELAN ’18
exhibited works of art in Adelphi University’s
For the Love of Art Exhibit.
ELLEN BYRNES ’19 was named MVP of the NYS
Champion Soccer game.
CAITLIN KENNEDY ’19 was named to Newsday’s
All Long Island Soccer Team.
LAURYN JOHNSON ’19 made Newsday’s AllLong Island girls swimming team 2016. Lauryn
set the CHSAA 500 free state record in 4:52.62
at the CHSAA championships, breaking the
mark of Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae
EMILY KELLY ’10 (4:55.36 in 2007). Lauryn
placed third at the state championships in
4:56.87 and fourth in the 100 butterfly in 56.06.
MAGGIE MAIER ’20 won the Varsity CrossCountry Championship with a 5K time of
20:30.25.
FIONA MARREN ’20 was featured on News12
recently for her work making a difference in
Malverne. She advocated for new community
bike racks.
KIARA MCGAUGHEY ’20 received a $500
scholarship from the Knights of Columbus for
her essay focusing on being a Catholic in society
today.
ASHLEY MILLER ’20 was presented with
Assembly Brain Curran’s highly competitive
“Future Leader of New York State” award.
Ashley was selected for her incredible
demonstration of individual commitment to her
community, as well as her willingness to be a
young leader.
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SHA ANNUAL REPORT | 2015/16
a message from the board of trustees
Dear Sacred Heart Academy Family, Alumnae, and Friends,
We are pleased to report the financial results of the 2015-16 academic year
on behalf of the Trustees’ Finance Committee of Sacred Heart Academy,
For the year ended June 30, 2016, Sacred Heart Academy operated with a
balanced budget of $13.9 million. Tuition and fees generated revenues of
$8.3 million, while student activity fees and auxiliary activities reached $1.4
million. Gift-related income for Sacred Heart Academy, including special
events revenues, the annual fund contributions, gifts to endowment,
grants, and pledges amounted to $1.0 million, with another $1.3 million in
revenue sourced to non-cash contributions. The Corde Fund, Sacred Heart
Academy’s investment fund, increased its value by 19% last year, benefitting
from improved investment returns, funds transfers, and generous gifts
for endowed scholarships. In fiscal year 2016, the Fund distributed
approximately 5.2% of its assets to support the operating budget.
Throughout the year, operating and capital budgets are a key focus of
the Trustees, ensuring that there are adequate funds to support the key
priorities of academics, athletics, scholarships, research, and investments
in new initiatives. Instruction costs rose by more than 5% from the prior
year to $8.3 million, and $1.8 million was allocated for student activities,
auxiliary programs, and scholarships. $900,000 was spent on academic and
research equipment, building and facility upgrades, and campus repairs
and maintenance. At June 30, 2016, Sacred Heart Academy had total
assets of $19.1 million and net assets of $13.9 million. Assets include $1.6
million in cash, $8.5 million in investments, and $8.5 million in plant and
equipment. Liabilities of $5.2 million include a $3.0 million low interest
loan. By promoting sustainable financial practices and fiscally balanced
performance goals, the Finance Committee aims to secure a reliable
budgetary platform for Sacred Heart Academy as it fulfills its mission to
support current and future students and faculty.
Sincerely,
Barbara J. (Burke ’77) Holahan, P ’14, P ’16
Denise Strain, P ’06
Finance Committee Co-Chairs, Board of Trustees
revenue
expenses
Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,266,000
Tuition & Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,286,000
Student Activities & Auxiliary Programs . . . . . . $1,424,000
S tudent Activities
& Auxiliary Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,217,000
NYS Mandated Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,376,000
Scholarships & Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $534,000
Investment Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $528,000
General & Administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,543,000
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $734,000
Contributions:
Gifts, Grants, Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,042,000
Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $682,000
Contributed Facilities & Services . . . . . . . . . . $1,274,000
Net Capital Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $954,000
TOTAL REVENUE . . . . . . . $13,930,000
TOTAL EXPENSES . . . . . . . $13,930,000
2015/16
ANNUAL GIVING
Sarah (Watterson ’05) and Keith Schroeder
THE CORDE SOCIETY
Marguerite and Thomas Toscano P ’10, ’19 
Annual Fund Chairs: Christina and Sandy Nicolia P ’13, ’16
Sacred Heart Academy is pleased to acknowledge the support and generosity of
contributors who help to further our mission. The donors listed in this report are
recognized for their cumulative gifts to the school totaling over $740,000 between
July 1, 2015–June 30, 2016.
SPARTAN LEADER
|$1,000–$2,499|
Anonymous
Ahmuty, Demers & McManus
Eileen (Donnelly ’75) and Thomas Alexanderson
Lisa and Robert Arning P ’11 
CSJ CIRCLE |$50,000+|
Elizabeth (Haigney ’66) and
Thomas Markowski 
PRESIDENT'S SOCIETY
|$25,000+|
Maryann (Walsh ’78) and
Robert Horvath P ’08 
Kate and Jeff Baum
Catherine and Steven Korf P ’14 
Debra and Peter Braito P ’18
Andrea Lally ’92
Rosanne (Puntolillo ’81) and
Michael Breen P ’11
Diane and James Malone P ’04, ’06, ’08 
Jeanne and Gerald McDuffee P ’06, ’16 
Kathleen and Dennis O’Brien P ’06 
Peg (LaRosa ’66) and Peter D’Angelo P ’92 
Kellie and Robert Sumberac P ’17 
Victoria (Hall ’87) and Justin Gmelich 
Julie Hayes Valeant ’97
Audrey and James Calpin P ’14, ’16 
Toni and Steve Bardong P ’19
Diana Jacobs Kalman ’55 ♦
Jeanne (Liteplo ’66) and Paul Carroll 
PRINCIPAL'S CIRCLE
|$10,000–$24,999|
Christine and Michael Arnouse P ’14 
Nancy and
Steven Vincent (BOT) P ’05, ’09, ’11 
RED AND GOLD LEADER
|$2,500–$4,999|
Suzanne (Quast ’94) (BOT) and John Burke 
Suzanne and David Casey P ’17, ’18
Doreen and Robert Crimmins P ’12 
Culinart Group
CYO Nassau Suffolk
ERS Enterprises
Dolores (Burke ’79) and
Mark Fitzpatrick P ’07, ’11, ’15 
Majella and Terrance Gallagher P ’16
Mary Galligan ’80
Rachel (Cancro ’83) and
John (BOT) Cashwell P ’18 
Maria and Joseph Carney P ’19
Marissa and Charles Gambino P ’17, ’18
Celeste and Timothy Cole P ’17 
Jason Crosby P ’19
Catherine (Hammill ’80) and
Nicholas DeMartini P ’14, ’17 
Susan and Patrick Donnelly P ’10 
Betty (Gormley ’80) and
William Gerneglia P ’17 
Duffy & Duffy, PLLC 
Ellen and James Riley P ’98, ’00, ’03, ’07 
Jean (McLees ’65) and Thomas Rollauer P ’89 
Elm Transit Mix 
Farrell Fritz, P.C. 
Gerardine (Fitzgerald ’66) and John Ferlins 
Vicki (Cinque ’77) and Joseph Ferrara 
The First National Bank of Long Island
TRUSTEE'S CIRCLE
|$5,000–$9,999|
Anonymous
Brigade Capital Management LLC
Eileen and Sean Byrne P ’19
Carolyn and Matthew Durnan P ’19
Maryclare (Magee ’99) and Dave Gildea 
Margaret Hanson ’64 
Melissa and Bradley Katinas P ’18, ’21
Stacey and Michael Miller P ’19
Margaret and Robert Moran P ’08, ’14, ’16 
Elizabeth and Christopher Mullin
Patcon Associates Ltd.
Anne and Kieran Power P ’19
Laura Roche ’88
Christine Goodwin ’92 (BOT) 
Regina (McGovern ’81) and
Thomas Halloran P ’14, ’17
Jim Hirani, The Hirani Group
Eileen (Butt ’70) and Patrick Hoey P ’98, ’07 
IBM Corporation
Cathy (Greiner ’85) and Thomas Jessop
Tara and Chris Johnson P ’19
Kristin and Gary Kassl P ’17
Mary Keegan ’65
Katelyn Markus Kelly ’05
Maureen (Strack ’79) and Bernard Kilkelly P ’19
Randy and Timothy Kinsley P ’17
Knights of Columbus NYS/Nassau Chapter
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why we give
jean (mclees ’65) & tom rollauer p ’89
Major Donor for 1965 Reunion Class Gift
GIVING SOCIETY | Principal’s Circle, Sacred Heart Society*
DAUGHTER | Katherine Rollauer Sari '89
WHY WE GIVE FROM THE HEART | “Educating the mind without educating
the heart is no education at all.” (Aristotle). At Sacred Heart Academy we
have received the total education focused on both mind and heart. Tom
and I feel tremendous gratitude for the education that both our daughter and
I have been given at Sacred Heart. It gives us great joy to pay it forward as we
watch Sacred Heart grow and excel through the years. We look forward to this
legacy continuing with our granddaughter.
FAVORITE SHA MEMORY | One of our favorite memories of SHA was sitting
in the theatre and watching with our hearts filled with joy and pride as our
daughter Katie received her diploma and became the “Total Woman” who truly
“Leads with Heart.”
TAKE THE LEAD IN | ACADEMICS
The Land Tek Group
Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP 
Kathleen and Lawrence Moringiello P ’00
Anne McDonald ’60
Mairead and Sean Clifford
Patricia and Kenneth Nolan
Evelyn and John McKay P ’17
Barbara (Liteplo ’70) and Christopher Clones
Parkside Group
Maryellen (Frank ’73) and
Michael McNamara P ’06
Kara (Shine ’99) and Sean Conroy
Donna (Phillips ’87) and Thomas Raleigh
Lisa and Robert Coors P ’19
Ann and Thomas Riley P ’01, ’07
Corkrey Electric
Faith Ritchie ’65
Karen and Douglas Cornell P ’10, ’12, ’19 
Emily Rodgers ’57 
Janine and Matthew Courtney P ’19
Maryanne (Lawrence ’62) and Walter Rossi
Crest Hollow Country Club
Leslie and Kent Schreiber P ’94
Dorothy (Lyons ’80) and Charles Crowley P ’16
Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C.
Darci Plumbing
Maxine Sleeper
Carol and John Diandrea P ’19
Gina (Asselta ’87) and Christopher Spahn
Adele (Dukes ’55) and Thomas DiDominica
Denise and Eusebio Teixeira P ’19, ’21
Digital Graphic Imagery Corp.
Webhouse, Inc.
Claire Durecko ’03
Carol Kappelmeir Winkler ’67
Eastern Warehouses Inc.
Anne Wynne ’92
Laura Vogt Fay ’71, P ’94
Deirdre (McCartney ’97) and Chris Zeppie
Donna and Peter Figliozzi P ’19
Phyllis Zagano ’65
Anne and John McSweeney
Elizabeth (Wood ’65) and Terrance Murphy
Christina and Sandy Nicolia P ’13, ’16 
Pamela (LiCalzi ’81) and John O’Connell P ’10 
Kelly and Christopher O’Hara P ’19
Colleen (McGinn ’88) and Brian O’Neill P ’21
Mary Beth and Michael Petsky P ’16
PJ Clarke’s on The Hudson
Macarena and Gary Planken P ’19
Patricia Ann (Sheridan ’65) and
Andy Poschmann
Robert & Robert, PLLC
Catherine (Marino ’65) and
John Romano P ’97 
Anna and Brian Ruane P ’18
Peggy (Donlon ’75) and Hugh Finnegan
Donna and Robert Ruland P ’17, ’19
Rebecca and Edward Flood P ’19
Mary and Joseph Russo P ’07 
Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms
Isabel and Ricardo Salaman P ’12
Nilda and Russell Fumuso P ’07 
Terri and Joseph Schmidt P ’16
Elizabeth and Joseph Galzerano P ’04, ’14
Leslie Mary Schreiber ’94
Elizabeth Foster Gantz ’65
Breda (Eustace ’77) and Douglas Sgarro
Kristin (LaCasse ’06) and Kevin Gerard
Mary Sheehan ’91
Christine (Cesarsky ’69) Ginocchio
Casey White Spezzano ’99
Eileen and Charles Goggins P ’00, ’06
Denise (BOT) and Charles Strain P ’06 
Mary and Patrick Gonzalez P ’17
Lynn and John Sullivan P ’17
Gramman Plumbing
The Clarke’s Group LLC
Marie Harrison ’95
Laurel Principe Tria ’64
Independent Coach
Mary Beth and Christopher Tully P ’17, ’17
Blanche and Brian Joesten P ’08, ’17 
Donna and Michael Winchell
Joan Oakes Jones ’65
Elizabeth (Baulch ’88) and Edward Zullo
Karen Mathison Jones ’65
King Kullen
CORDETTE SOCIETY
|$500–$999|
SPIRIT LEADER
|$250–$499|
Jacqueline (Judd ’89) and Peter Agresta
Lucille Ameduri
Theresa (Dugan ’87) and Michael Ameres
Sallyanne and Brian Ballweg
Baxter’s Sport Shop
Before and After Remodeling
Rosemary (Mahoney ’66) and Robert Biggart
Barbara (Lilli ’85) and Timothy Binkis P ’16
Calabrese and Associates CPA
Jennifer (Vertiz ’88) and
Christopher Calabrese P ’20
Monica (Walsh ’87) and Peter Caraciolo
Celebrity Moving:
Geralynne and James Gomiela
Knights of Columbus/
Fr. Joseph O'Connell Council #3481
Joan (Rombach ’55) and Joseph Chisholm
Christine (Cameron ’02) and John Koehler
Patricia and Joseph Cipriani P ’03, ’05
Virginia and William Cikos P ’12
Andrew’s Lawn Co., Inc.
Stephanie Lam-Bogucki ’90
Kim and John Ashmead P ’19
Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles LLP
CPR: International Instiute for
Conflict Prevention & Resolution
Lorraine Barry ’56
Elaine Stroschein Lockard ’77
Catherine Catanese DePhillips ’87
Susan and Brian Barry P ’07, ’11, ’13, ’16 
Eileen Seery Lynch ’80
Bernadette Bowman Derrick ’55
Belmont Child Care Association
James Marks
Devine Linens Corp
Anne and Gregory Bernhart P ’10, ’18
Mary Eugenia Masterson ’59
Kathleen and Bradford Dickson P ’16
Blue Room Events
Elizabeth Bishop McCaffrey ’65
BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Phyllis (Puntotillo ’77) and
Sean McGonigle P '09
Anne (Galligan ’82) and
Dave Donnelly P ’16, ’18
Mary and Thomas Byrnes P ’18
Lisa Ann Cairo ’95
Rosemary and Daniel Caligiuri P ’13
Kathleen and Thomas Douglas, Jr. P ’03
Mary Kim (Sheehy ’96) and Marc Mehlman
Kristan (Rupprecht ’87) and Kevin Duffy P ’16
Molloy College 
Susie McGuire Duffy ’89
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Therese and Charles Durr P ’07
Patricia and Joseph Parisi
Mary Biondo
Mary Ann Dziomba ’75
Elizabeth and Richard Perrier P ’17
Kathleen (O’Connor ’80) and Robert Boehm
Ellen Emery ’61
Edward Quinn P ’98, ’02, ’06, ’09
Alison Brennan ’88
Peggy (O’Brien ’81) and
Stephen Ernst P ’06, ’12, ’16
Eileen (Kett ’75) and Joseph Rainis P ’11, ’12
Courtney (Morrissey ’85) and Daniel Brennan
Valery and Richard Rodi P ’90, ’94
Ellen Fetherston Buckley ’70
Lonnie (Hammill ’85) and Paul Rooney
Eileen and John Burgess
Patricia and Robert Rosso P ’19, ’20
Jeanine (Nizza ’81) and John Burke
Elizabeth Salogub ’00
Sister Katherine Burke, CSJ
Janice Santiago ’90
Marie (Kaiser ’55) and Richard Burns
Marina Schreiber ’83
Kerry Hulsman Butler ’90
Joyce (Hadley Nash ’55) and Lawrence Shivers
Patricia Byrne ’70
Joanne and Robert Sorge P ’16
Rosemary Falls Byrnes ’85
St. Agnes Cathedral School
Lanette Campbell ’65
Kathleen (McGovern ’84) and Thomas Sullivan
Laura Cantwell ’95
Sun and Surf Beach Club Inc.
Noreen (Bishop ’80) and
Eugene Canty P ’11, ’14, ’17
Susanne Ferris P ’86, ’90
Front Street Bakery
Candida (Fee ’62) and Carl Funke
Garland Fire Systems
Mairead McGurrin Garry ’97
Linda Terranova Gering ’83
Giaramita Family (Arianna 2016)
Colleen and Lawrence Guidarelli P ’19
Jeannette and John Hall
Kathleen Hanson ’66
Jo Ann Hauck ’65
Joan (Lisante ’66) and James Hood
Hope House Ministries
Dorothy (Harmon ’73) and Robert Horsham
Krista (Sheerin ’89) and Peter Irwin
Sarah Kashetta
Maureen (Butt ’66) (BOT) and Peter Kiers
Tara (Kelly ’90) and Brian Kirkwood
Virginia (Lynch ’85) and Steven Super
Nora and Charles Sweeney P ’04, ’09
Monique and Paul Tierney P ’12, ’14, ’19
Mary and Matthew Troy P ’13
Jennifer (Miller ’87) and Carl Valentino
Allison Wagner
Audrey (Heimink ’65) and John Whalen
Bridget Kirrane ’04
Bonnie Jean (Bratton ’68) and
Gerard Whalen P ’99
Meghan Kirrane ’06
Donna and Kenneth Williams P ’16
Lucille and John Koch P ’07
Maura (Meehan ’57) and George Winkler
Kathleen and Michael Kosciusko
Sheila and Steve Winters P ’06 ’11
Deborah and John Krim P ’19
Virginia Brady Winters ’55
Ellen (Ende ’78) and Len Labita
Deborah and James Wynne P ’92, ’94
Susan and Raymond Larkin P ’08
Patricia Xeller ’68
Carolyn Swanton Levering ’65
Susan* and Thomas Zaidinski P ’02, ’17
Janellen and Brian Logler P ’17, ’20
Catherine and Al Lombardo
CENTURY CLUB
|$100–$249|
Loyal Building Services, Inc.
Raquel and William Mandaro P ’16, ’18
Susan Quigley Capellini ’62
Melissa (DeLara ’84) and Richard Cardinale
Patricia (Brennan ’55) and Michael Cardone
Karen and Kenneth Carter P ’04, ’07, ’12 
Maureen Cassidy ’59
Mary Kathleen Sweeney Church ’04
Donna (Horning ’56) and
Richard Clarkson P ’82, ’90, ’93,
GP ’14, ’15, ’18, ’20
Coach Realtors
Eileen (Burns ’70) and John Collins P ’01
Patricia (Santopatre ’64) and Kevin Condon
Marcia Connolly
Barbara and Stephen Conroy P ’02 
Ann and Joseph Cooney P ’19
Maria and James Corcoran P ’09, ’12, ’15 
Patricia and John Cosgrove P ’04
Christine (Hammill ’84) and Anthony Cregan
Kayla Cronin ’16
Anonymous
Christine and Kevin Cudahy P ’17
Lorraine Klenk Ambrose ’55
Mary and Scott Cunningham P ’17
Kathleen Andersen ’66
Patricia Colahan Cunningham ’55
Dorothy (Rossi ’56) and Michael Aneiro
Alexis and James Curry P ’20
Nicole and Pierce Archer P ’17
Nancy and Michael D’Agostino P ’07
Kathleen Meyer Auro ’60
Rosemary (Boyd ’65) and Thomas Daly
Linda Clarkson Baldacchino ’94
Regina San Fanandre Davis ’63
Jennifer (Bradley ’88) and Kevin Barry P ’20
Dawn and Courtney Dell P ’18
Alicia and James Monaco P ’17
Maura McCormack Barry ’70
Eileen and Jeffrey Mulhall P ’14, ’16
Margaret (Howell ’55) and Robert Becker
Bonnie (Barbara Blass ’57) and
Arthur DeSimone
Megan McCabe Murray ’04
Christine (Seifert ’88) and John Bencivenga
Eileen (Lynch ’84) and Thomas O’Hara
Alycia Regan Benenati ’90
Peggy and Thomas O’Malley P ’03, ’05, ’09, ’11
Big Cat Enterprises
Darcy and Stephen O’Neill P ’15
Sarah Biging ’10
Evelyn (Solmo ’65) and Frederick Marano
Amy and Francis Marsigliano P ’16
Patricia and Robert McCormack P ’14
Jane and William McDermott P ’11, ’16, ’19
Mary McCann McLaughlin ’66
Barbara Dimino McNiff ’73
Maureen (Murphy ’80) and
Timothy Michel P ’16
Lynn and Robert DeVerna P ’16
Eileen Hannan Dicks ’63
Patricia Cawley Dillon ’68
Sharon DeGennaro DiMauro ’00
why we give
mary beth & chris tully p ’17, ’17
2017 SHA Dinner Dance Chairs
GIVING SOCIETY—Red and Gold Leader
DAUGHTERS—Caroline ’17 and Elizabeth ’17
WHY WE GIVE FROM THE HEART—
SHA is such a unique place where girls feel at home the moment they step on
campus. We give to SHA because of the extraordinary experience it is giving
our girls. A rigorous, college preparatory Catholic education, outstanding,
caring faculty, lifelong friendships, a desire to give back to their community,
and leadership opportunities that empower young women. We couldn't ask
for more. SHA develops young women to lead with heart in the classroom, on
campus and in the community. Giving back to SHA is one clear, strong way for
our family to reach out to the next generation of SHA women who will make a
difference in the world.
FAVORITE SHA MEMORY—
There are so many favorite memories, but the one that stands out for our family
is the day that Caroline and Elizabeth were both admitted Early Decision to
Lehigh University's Class of 2021. SHA has prepared them well—intellectually,
socially and spiritually—to thrive as college women with grace and
determination. At SHA, they have honed their leadership skills and found their
voice to contribute to important discussions happening on college campuses
and the larger community.
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Kelly (Harms ’06) and Alexander Diorio
Meghan FitzGerald ’15
Joyce (Childs ’55) and Frederick Greene
Eileen Stegman Dispenzieri ’68
Marie and James* Flannery P ’93
Joan (Famularo ’54) and Charles Grennan
Grace Donahue ’62
Susan O’Neil Flink ’55
Carol Becker Gresser ’55
Colleen Donnelly ’10
Kathie and Thomas Flood P ’91, ’98
Anna Gunther ’10
Arline (Hoppenhauer ’55) and James Doyle
Kevin Folks
Angela (Scaringella ’84) and Joseph Guziewicz
Margaret and Frank Dragotto P ’14
Sister Joanne Forker, CSJ*
Francesca and Frederick Halikias P ’16
Patricia and Edward Drake P ’16
Renee Janicki Frawley ’96
Michael Hannan P ’04, ’06
Dryden Waterproofing Corp.
Ann Elsinger Gaebel ’55
Patricia Harrington ’70
Dumor Construction
Caroline Gallagher ’95
Joan Heide ’55
Lynn and Douglas Egan P ’03
Kendall (Cullum ’83) and
Timothy Gallagher P '19 
Kimberly and Mark Hertlein P ’14, ’20 
Eileen and Dennis Gannon P ’12, ’17
Jessica (Hall ’89) and Brian Hickey
Yvonne Eldridge P ’19
Julia (Reardon ’89) and Daniel Englander
Geraldine (McGivney ’65) and Richard Erhartic
Sharon Cook Ertel ’69
Lorelle Kerrigan Fallon ’54
Patricia (Erb ’69) and Raymond Ferrari
Rachel Fidis ’05
Laura (Gillen ’87) and Christopher Finegan
Annemarie and Patrick Finley P ’00 
Bridget (Donohue ’99) and Kevin Finley
Janine (Roache ’82) and Douglas Fischer
Lisa (Savino ’83) and Ed FitzGerald P ’15 
Diane Rombach Ganser ’60
Jeanine and Kelly Gibbons P ’19
Karen Gehring Girards ’76
Susan (Gordan ’61) and Gerard Gleckel
Maureen Going and Kevin Wasp P ’18
Loretta (Herman ’65) and William Heuer
Mary Hillenbrand ’86
Marilyne Helene Hodeau ’94
Katherine (Voight ’02) and Patrick Hoey
Sarah Hogan ’09
Susan (Gordon ’67) (BOT) and Frank Ryan
Barbara (Burke ’77) (BOT) and
Timothy Holahan P ’14, ’16
Jean Quigley Gottsch ’65
Julianne Holmes ’15
Carol Gould P ’10, ’12 
Marie Murphy Ilardi ’90
Marianne (Elstner ’74) and Brian Grady
Imperial Florist
Kristin* and Christopher Graham
Lorraine and Bruce Incontro P ’16
Stewart Grauer, DDS
Mary Jakubowski Indelicato ’57
Michele (Sarkis ’80) and Joseph Jabour P ’15
Anne Jennings GP ’10, ’16
Jean and James Johns P ’10
Ann Johnson ’55
Maureen and Walter Josiah P ’15, ’17 
Janet Joyce ’88
Sharon and Gerard Justvig P ’09
Elizabeth (Sweeney ’94) (BOT) and Louis Kahl
Siobhan (Moran ’79) and
Andrew Karamouzis P ’15, ’19 
Mary (Bono ’58) and
John McCullough, P ’83, GP ’11, ’12, ’15, ’17
Erin McDonnell ’82 (BOT)
Maria and John McKenna P ’01, ’06
Kathryn (Maher ’01) and Robert McKeon
Shannon Lally McLay ’96
Pam and Stephen McLoughlin P ’02
Lorraine (Bligh ’55) and Frank McNally
Maureen (Quinlan ’70) and James McNamara
Amanda McShane ’09
Maureen (Barr ’65) and John Passerini
Cara Patton ’90
Karen and Eugene Peck P ’15, ’17
Marguerite and Ernest Peck P ’06, ’11 
Mary Clare Pellett ’83
Mary (Brandel ’76) and Gregg Pelowski
Charith Perera
Susan (Murphy ’68)* and Anthony Perfetti
Louise and Michael Perna P ’20
Gina (Doria ’79) and James Pisaeno
Margaret (Galligan ’65) and Arthur Kasper
Margaret Badum Melady ’57
Elizabeth and John Kastner P ’13, ’16
Jane Menendez ’80
Florence and Patrick Kennedy P ’19
Sinead Merrick ’96
Patricia Ann (Sheridan ’65)
and Andy Poschmann
Rosaleen (Doherty ’85) and Jay Kenney
Lauren Milo ’10
Kaitlin Prendergast ’10
Martha Jeanne Kling ’65
Jennifer Minogue ’02
Anne and Kieran Power P ’19
Pauline Koller ’60
Mary Ellen* and James Minogue P ’02, ’07 
Catherine Proto ’09
Patrick Kuhn
Jaimie and Michael Montrose
Joanne and Giuseppe Puntillo P ’01
Susan and John Kutch P ’16
Deirdre McGovern Moore ’90
Patricia (O’Grady ’75) and Dennis Quinn
Julie (Ferguson ’85) and
Christopher Kutner P ’17
Domenique and William Moran P ’19
Bernadette and Michael Rabus P ’16
Barbara Ruddy Mormando ’60
Caitlin (Finley ’00) and Christopher Regolini
Catherine Shields Morvillo ’57
Patricia Rice ’65
Deborah and Scott Morvillo
Ethel Tighe Rickey ’53
Rita Mulhall GP ’14, ’16
Martha and Stephen Ripp P ’19
Eileen (Duignan ’58) and Robert Murphy
Kristin Rochford ’12
Laura Murphy ’04
Mary Ann Ronzoni
Mary Ann Murphy
Sister Jeanne Ross, CSJ ’66
Kathleen and Terrence Murphy P ’19, ’20
Kathleen Russell ’69
Amy and Richard Nass P ’19
Jacqueline Russo ’07
MaryAnn Mitzi Needham ’65
Rosanne and John Russo P ’04
Dina Nelson
Mary (Thomann ’55) and Peter Ruvolo
Pamela Yannelli Nichols ’60
Michelle and Michael Salogub P ’00
Maryjane Nolan ’03
Nancy and George Salter P ’12
Joanne (Clayton ’65) and Joseph Novarro
Christina Savarese
Mary and Gus Nuzzolese P ’02, ’04, ’07 
Patricia and Kevin Saville P ’20
Anne and James O’Brien P ’17
Rita and Dominick Scaringella P ’84, ’86, ’88
Eileen O’Brien P ’80, ’81, ’84 GP ’06, ’12, ’16
Jeanmarie and Thomas Scaturro P ’12 , ’15, ’17
Maureen Maher O’Brien ’63
Cariann and John Schettini P ’19
Maureen Keller O’Brien ’85
Schillings Franklin Hardware Corp.
Eileen (Lynch ’84) and Thomas O’Hara
Kerry (O’Donnell ’87) and
Curtis Schleimer P ’16, ’19
Kathryn (McCullough ’65) and Robert Lamont
Peggy Rebak Lanigan ’64
Colleen (Merrick ’91) and Timothy Lanning
Joan (Rynkowski ’63) and
David Lawson P ’98, ’02
Anne and Benjamin Lazo P ’05
Ann (Garahan ’62) and John Lemley
Daniel Lennon
Kathleen Thompson Loggie ’94
Marie LoGiudice ’65
Alixandro LoParo ’09
Ellen Maher ’68
Colleen and Malachy Mahon P ’16
Celeste (Myles ’65) Maloney P ’96, ’00, ’08
Mary Rohan Manago ’95
Dina (Flowers ’95) and Michael Marafioti
Jennifer Marquino ’00
Debra Arditi Martin ’70
Eileen (Kelly ’75) and Brian Martin P ’10
Margaret and Frank Mauro P ’16
Deborah and Bruce Mawhirter P ’16
Kathleen May ’59
Julia McCabe ’77
Margaret and Henry McCabe P ’98, ’04
Michael and Irena McCarthy P ’21
Noreen (Donaghy ’82) and Daniel McCarthy
Margaret and James McCartney P ’19
Janice (Kelly ’93) and Frank McCreay
Patricia Johnston O’Hearne ’55
Sharon and George O’Krepkie P ’16
Janet and Jim O’Leary P ’04, ’05
Beatrice O’Rourke ’55
Kaitlyn Orr ’08
Marie Orzano ’65
Margaret and Daniel Otton P ’07
Susan (Rice ’58) and Russell Palmer
Diane Strong Panzera ’79
Diane and John Parks P ’03, ’10
Maryalice Purick Pole ’65
Lindsay Schmidt ’08
Patricia (Hanly ’56) Schramm Regine
and William Schultheiss P ’19
Barbara and William Schwaner P ’12
Mary and Anthony Sciarrillo
Erin Serkes ’09
Alison Zinno Sevilla ’95
Peggyann Shaw*
Elizabeth Kascsak Shea ’75
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Virginia and Robert Shine P ’89, ’99
Nancy Sargent Anderson ’57
Sister Maura Costello, CSJ
Margaret (Conlisk ’70) and James Shukie
Dorothy Weigel Angelini ’73
Barbara Jakubowski Costello ’54
Donna (Suchan ’90) and Val Smeland
Jacqueline and John Antretter P ’09, ’20
Kim and Christopher Coyne P ’19
Anne Ferris Smith ’90
Kathleen Ares ’07
Mary Crimmins ’05
Donna (Bastanzio ’70) and Craig Smith
Eva Szabunia Austin ’65
Sheila Croutier ’08
Juliet and Peter Sowkey P ’16
Mildred and Mark Baribault P ’05
Robin (Raskin ’70) and Bryn Crowell
Sister Thomasine Stagnitta, CSJ (BOT)
Stephanie Becker ’02
Ann Marie (Dugan ’90) and Brian Cullen P ’14
Maria Stantyos ’06
Tiffany Bennett ’85
Agnes Mulligan Cummings ’60
Mary Stedman ’57
Kathryn Renz Benson ’85
Patricia (Brady ’90) and Daniel Cunningham
Helen and James Stringer P ’17
Virginia (Clark ’65) and Edward Beyrer
Mary Beth (McCarthy ’90) and Fran Darcy P ’21
Anne and Kevin Sullivan P ’19
Peggy (Ticho ’57) and Michael Bice
Marguerite ’65 and Joseph DeSantis
Deborah Hall Sullivan ’84
Laura (Kutner ’99) and Nathan Bivins
Joy and Domenico DeDomenico P ’06, ’10
Jean Sweeney ’55
Lauren Bonagura ’10
Angela Degis
Julia Sweeney ’09
Marie Meola Bonito ’73
Martha (Fusco ’65) and Martin DeJesus
Margaret Sweeney
Shannon and Lawrence Bradley P ’16, ’21
Kathleen (Boland ’63) and Dennis Desmond
John Tellikamp
Claire Brant Brady ’70
Eileen Devine ’76
Staci and Edmund Tomlinson P ’18
Dorothy Brandreth
Patricia Ann Devine ’79
Miriam Tort
Sharon Zale Breen ’70
Suzanne Duffy Dickson ’80
Maruschka Valentin ’02
Maxine Broderick ’90
Marie Dilemme
Stephanie and Philip Veltre P ’07
Elizabeth (Schmidt ’90) and Brendan Brown
Anne (Bergin ’90) and Joseph DiNero
Imelda Vital ’91
Roseann* and Fred Bruno
Kate Dolan ’96
Terry and Jack Vivinetto P ’10 
Kathryn Clare Bryan ’55
Donna and Nicholas Vlachos P ’00
Dawn Murphy Burns ’90
Catherine (Mahon ’55) and
Thomas Donnelly GP ’10
Carolyn Voegler ’87
Carolyn Rowe Byrne ’00
Jean (Wasson ’92) and Peter Warner
Annette (Abruzzo ’63) and Joseph Calabrese
Suzette and Elliot Weiss P ’16
Barbara Canalizo P ’18
Susan Guiragos Werner ’66
Helen and Nicholas Capece P ’88, ’99
Dorothy West*
Sally Hodgson Cappy ’77
Catherine (Bianco ’95) and Kevin White
Melanie Deperino Cardoza ’90
Donna-Marie and Kenneth Williams P ’16
Lucy Carone Elliott ’90
Eileen Williamson ’60
Keira Carrigan ’15
Robert Windorf and Ingrid Hermann
Barbara Carroll*
Ursala and Donald Winters P ’02, ’04
Joseph Cascio*
MaryBeth Colligan Woods ’65
Sister Mary Ann Cashin, CSJ
Eileen Mullen Woolfenden ’79
Gabriela and James Cason P ’14 
Yvette and Albert Wright P ’14
Jeannine (Bergen ’90) and Jon Cerabone
Mariann and Jack Zappalla P ’19
Anne Ceriello*
Patricia (Mahoney ’78) and James Zippilli
Nathalia Cespedes ’17
Zaida and Edson Chumpitaz P ’16
PATRON
|$1–$99|
Tara Abel
Suzanne Abruzzo ’67
Sandra Yetman Adams ’99
Danielle Adolphus*
Daniel Albetta
Michael Altruda*
Sister Jean Amore, CSJ*
Mary Jo Hammill Clarke* ’79, P ’12
Cecelia Combe ’70
Meghan Condon ’10
Patricia and Joseph Conelli P ’10
Marion and Thomas Conroy P ’01
James Conway*
Mary (Harkins ’80) and Keith Conway P ’11
Joan and John Cooke
Kathleen and Thomas Corcoran P ’00
Susan Doss ’88
Nora McCarville Dougherty ’62
Margaret Carpenter Drenckhahn ’70
Nuala McGann Drescher ’54
Jacqueline Drury ’10
Kelly Maguire Duggan ’85
Theresa Mascia Dunnells ’85
Charles and Kimberly Durr ’07
Carol Eagen ’65
Melanie (Knight ’70) and Thomas Eggers
Annie Elie-Pierre P ’15
Linda (Landoli ’80) and Salvatore Eterno
Kathleen Fasano
Marie (Pagano ’60) and Paul Fauci
Tricia Fawls ’05
Taylor Fehmel ’10
Lorraine (Hulsen ’66) and Joseph Ferrall
Teresa (Spinosa ’80) and Salvatore Ferraro
MaryEllen Collins Fetkowitz ’65
Annemarie Finlan ’05
Joyce Southard Finnegan ’64
Victoria Finnegan ’10
Marianne McNicholas Finocchiaro ’90
Elizabeth (Barry ’65) and Thomas Fitzgerald
Katherine Wilt Fitzgerald ’55
Christine Byron Flanagan ’94
why
we give
roger o'donnell p ’15
New Board of Trustees Member for
Sacred Heart Academy
GIVING SOCIETY—President's Circle,
Sacred Heart Society
DAUGHTER—Courtney ’15
WHY WE GIVE FROM THE HEART—
Elena and I believe in the importance of giving
from the heart because we have seen firsthand the difference it makes in helping Sacred
Heart Academy carry out its mission. We have
seen through our daughter’s experience that
Sacred Heart provided her with a strong
academic and Catholic foundation that will
allow her to excel and make a difference as a
future educator of children with disabilities.
At the same time we see how compassionate
and caring Courtney is and we know the
teachers and administration at Sacred Heart
played an important role in her development
in and out of the classroom.
FAVORITE SHA MEMORY—
Every day when we look at Courtney and see
the beautiful, mature and compassionate
woman she has become, we know it was her
collective experiences at Sacred Heart that
allowed her to achieve such greats things.
It culminated in her graduation from Sacred
Heart, which was most memorable for me,
but we know every day made her the woman
of heart she is today.
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why i give
katelyn markus kelly ’05
Young Alumna Donor
GIVING SOCIETY—Spartan Leader
WHY I GIVE FROM THE HEART—
I give because I want to be a part of the impact that SHA makes
on hundreds of young women every year. I felt so prepared
for college and the "real world" thanks to my Sacred Heart
education and the opportunities to take college credit and
AP courses, and leadership experiences through Red & Gold
and other extracurricular activities. By giving back to SHA, I'm
helping to ensure that current and future SHA students receive
the similar experiences to the ones that I had.
FAVORITE SHA MEMORY—
My favorite SHA memory was celebrating birthdays. Everyone
knew you were the birthday girl because you had a balloon
(or 2, or 12) tied to your backpack and boxes of baked goods
from your friends. It seemed like everyone had their signature
treat that they made for all their friends. Mine was gingerbread
squares, but they weren't nearly as good as my friends'
brownies or Funfetti cupcakes!
TAKE THE LEAD IN | ACADEMICS
Thomas Flatley
Norine Kara Hayes ’95
Patricia Savage LoCasto ’85
Maryann (Healy ’80) and David Fletcher
Fortune Heaney ’60
Matthew Loughren*
Ardith Flory ’79
Anna Hegermiller ’10
Sister Patricia Lucas, CSJ ’59
Sheila Flynn ’00
Frances Henry
Terry Lynch*
Erin Folan ’05
Lois Ann and Raymond Heron
Melissa Lyons ’05
Meredith Foley ’00
Virginia (Clavin ’80) and Kevin Higgins P ’20
Devon Macera ’09
Theresa and Tony Francois P ’18
Anne Hodeau* P ’94, ’99
Dolores Basel MacKenzie ’55
Sister Jane Fritz, CSJ (BOT)
Patricia and Robert Hodson P ’09
Patricia* and Patrick Mallon
Nora (Smart ’65) and James Furey
Laura McCormack Hoehl ’99
Dana and James Malvey P ’17
Lisa Herman Fyfe ’85
Alice Brady Hollmuller ’77
Karen and Dino Mangione
Patricia (Hall ’68) and Peter Gaal
Kathleen Beckley Horan ’60
Kristin Mariano*
Mary Ann Gallucci ’10
Barbara Ryan Horn ’55
Nicole (Vlachos ’00) and Michael Martelli
Erin Galvin ’10
Patricia Mack Hunkele ’55
Joan and Vincent Martines P ’05
Erin Galvin ’05
Joanne Riso Hunt ’56
Linda (Reinhardt ’60) and Thomas Martino
Linda Loumeau Garvey ’83
Rosemarie and Joseph Ingersoll P ’85, ’95
Lauren Mastronardi ’06
Katie Gengo ’10
Lynne Gogel Intintoli ’99
Louise Mitarotonda Matera ’76
Ryan Gill ’05
Irish Cultural Society of Greater Garden City
Elaine Catanzaro Gillen ’60
Trinka Picciano Irwin ’68
Catherine (Fascilla ’81) and
Anthony Mauceri P ’13
Susan Gillespie ’55
Lauren Borst Jagger
Shannon Ginty ’10
Jennifer Jaeger ’95
Kathleen (Godesky ’59) and Jim Glenister
Emily Johnson
Mary and Michael* Goetz P ’06, ’07
Virginia Kane-Calvert ’69
Michelle (Croutier ’89) and Timothy Gola P ’18
Regina and Robert Karcher P ’11
Maria and Jose Goncalves P ’16
Kathleen Kaufmann ’62
Elizabeth Gonzalez ’70
Kristine Kaval
Maria Buck Gorecki ’80
Sister Janet Kinney, CSJ (BOT)
Mary and Leonard Grabowski
Mary (Slattery ’79) and Bill Kleen
Andrea Grady*
Eileen (Bertrand ’90) and Brian Knapp
Erin Graetzer ’09
Rosemarie Kormanec
Anne Marie Graffagnino
Linda (Chirillo ’81) and Kenneth Kraus P ’09
Margaret O’Rourke Granados ’84
Mary (Murtagh ’65) and James Krull
Diane (LaRosa ’70) and Neil Griffin P ’00
Linda (D'Angelo ’92) and Matthew Kuczwaj
Rita Mitchell Guarino ’85
Kate Kuehn ’05
Jaclyn Guliano ’05
Karen Kuntz*
Peggy Gumbrecht ’55
Nicole Labruna ’14
Caitlin Gunyan ’05
Linda Lafferty*
Judith* and James Hahn
Marian Lagman ’04
Coleen Sheehan Hamilton ’65
Carol Landzberg ’55
Jessica Hannan ’04
Maureen Larkin
Catherine Hannigan
Elizabeth Arnold Leahy ’75
Denise Lawler Hanson ’65
Caroline Lee ’05
Patricia Hanson ’79
Candice (Mangino ’95) and John Lefebvre
Carolyn Hardee ’65
Mayra and Francisco Lema P ’03
Nicole (Stiegelbauer ’90) and
Edgar Montenegro
Barbara Bohner Hausner ’80, P ’12
Elizabeth Will Leonard ’80
Ann Kaelin Moran ’60
Patricia Quest Havican ’60
Betty Fitzsimons Levey ’58
Cara (Russo ’91) and Christopher Morea
Maura Hayden ’04
Emma Liberman ’10
Mary Genevieve Helfenstein Morzillo ’00
Anne and Robert Hayes P ’97, ’02, ’08
Kerri Liguori ’10
Rita (Barry ’55) and Robert Mosca
Janet and Thomas Hayes P ’20
Kerri Lisa ’05
Dianne D’Auria Muro ’68
Jeanne (McLoone ’80) and Christopher Mauro
Birgitta Mayer ’85
Patricia (Finan ’75) and
Patrick McAndrews P ’13
Anne McAward ’10
Molly McCann ’10
Elizabeth (Mathews ’78) and Richard McCloskey
Kathleen Fitzsimons McCormick ’60
Jane (Fitzgerald ’65) and Kevin McDonough
Sheila (Kennedy ’75) and Gerard McEnery
Kathleen ’70 and Robert McGann
Kaitlin McKenna ’10
Jennifer McLeod
Kathleen McMahon P ’92, ’95
Patricia and Daniel McMahon P ’16
Mary Ellen McMahon-Agra ’95
Katherine (McManus ’05) and John Hess
Caroline Benish McNamara ’65
Bridget (Caldon ’90) and Mark McSweeney
Theresa and Matthew Meehan P ’08
Christine (Polio ’85) and Kevin Meyers P ’21
Nancy and Jeff Minett P ’12, ’17
Maria* and Steven Miss
Laura Molinari ’90
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Jennifer Murphy ’05
Sheila Coffey Pfeffer ’90
Pat Malchar Riew ’67
Marlene Festa ’55 and Charles Muscarnera
Haley Phelan ’10
Maryia Lynn Rizzi ’95
Kathryn O’Brien*
Stacie (Leo ’81) and Mark Pinney
Mary-Kate Gunther Robinson ’90
Kerry and Timothy O’Brien P ’16
Bonnie Porzio ’92
Joan Rodgers ’55
Tara O’Brien ’90
Nancy Anne Nesfield Potts ’65
Katherine Rodi ’90
Molly O’Connell ’10
Sister Mary Powell, CSJ
Julie and Timothy Rooney P ’16 
Elizabeth O’Donnell ’58
Carol Prehoda*
Yvette Vazquez Rooney ’90
Christine (Browne ’89) and
Denis O’Driscoll P ’17, 20
Megan Prendergast ’12
Michelle Rossetti ’90
Betty (Lynch ’54) and Jim O’Grady ♦
Lisa and Michael Racic P ’20
Michelle Rowley ’91
Thea (Jack ’95) and Brian Rafferty
Kristine Ruff ’00
Kathryn Raynor ’08
Allison Rupprecht ’90
Kristine and Thomas Raynor P ’08, ’10
Patricia Esposito Ryan ’75
Tara McGroary Reagan ’90
Elizabeth (Hallissy ’95) and Stephen Salbod
Marianne and Kevin Reardon P ’20
Sheila (Murphy ’95) and Christopher Salogub
Erin (O’Gara ’77) and Robert Reddy
Jane (Hodgson ’74) and Steven Samuels
Marie (McGann ’53) and John Reddy ’53
Robin Sansonetti ’05
Maggie Coghlan Regan ’98
Mary* and Louis Santora P ’01
Marylou Barrett Regan ’63
Jennifer Sattler ’10
Julia (Flanigan ’53) and Bernard Repeta
Donna Sauer ’55
Karen Cesarsky Rice ’65
Mary Schiller ’90
Mary Ann Rice ’56
Elizabeth Scott
Elizabeth Cappell Rick ’95
Carole (Kubal ’62) and William Sellerberg
Karen* and Peter Rienzi
Maureen Setton ’55
Erin O’Grady ’10
Cynthia Zaccari Okolski ’72
Lauren O’Leary ’05
Lenore Maria Olmstead ’65
Frances Orlando
Brenda and William Palmer P ’16
James Palmieri
Marian Parish P ’91
Elizabeth Grace Parks ’14
Joanne and Jeff Peacock P ’18
Mary (Riepe ’81) and Charles Peck
Jean Ryan Pelletreau ’65
Leone Perez ’55
why i give
maxine broderick ’90
25th Reunion Class Gift Donor
GIVING SOCIETY—Patron
WHY I GIVE FROM THE HEART—
I support Sacred Heart Academy financially because I have
profound gratitude for the work administrators, faculty, staff,
coaches and engaged parents undertake to equip the next
generation of women to lead their communities, locally and
globally, with competence, integrity and HEART.
FAVORITE SHA MEMORY—
My favorite SHA memory consists of two words: Sports Night.
Naturally I recall the years in which the Gold team won most
fondly. However, what continues to resonate is that competition
demonstrated that caring passionately about something, other
than boys, music or fashion, could be fun, cool and emotionally
fulfilling. Sports Night also taught us what it meant to lose,
graciously, despite having given your all.
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Elizabeth Sheehan ’10
Monica* and William Tobin
Ann-Marie Blaber Walsh ’90
Patricia McLoone Shyman ’85
Linda and William Torrance P ’10
Susan Walsh ’80
Meghan Skinner ’05
Mary Torrance ’10
Tracy Madden Walsh ’89
Carolyn Krause Smith ’55
Karina Barraza Towne ’95
Patricia Devlin Weber ’65
Danielle (Choy ’05) and Robert Smith
Mary-Jean (Higgins ’65) and Michael Townend
Jeanne Reilly Westfall ’63
Mary Beth and James Soehner P ’08, ’14
Scott and Maureen Tredwell P ’15
Laurie (Clarke ’75) and David White
Gail and Robert Solarino P ’99
Victoria Trentacoste ’10
Caroline Willi ’15
Kaitlin Speck ’15
Viviana Trikas ’15
Kaitlyn Witte McKeon ’05
Elizabeth Spinola ’95
Debra Tripoli P ’16
Carol Wittine Adorno ’54
Kathleen Goggins Sproviero ’00
Mark Trolio*
Elizabeth Bilodeau Wolfrom ’95
Christina Malone ’89
Jacqueline Turner ’80
Maureen Cushing Yigiter ’90
Ellen Stafford
Danielle Turnipseed ’93
Jaclyn Lulo Zenkar ’05
Danielle Stykes ’05
Jennifer Ann Pudjak ’95
Mary Alvarado Zubrinsky ’87
Adriana Suarez ’97
Arleen and Joseph Urban P ’98, ’02
Suzanne Murphy Sullivan ’87, P ’19
Sharon Utegaard
Mary Cecilia Sweeney-Kovak ’90
Karen Samuelson Vahey ’92
Olivia Tejeiro Swensen ’99
Tara Gordon Vanderlei ’70
Katherine Tulley Tansey ’05
Anne Bolton Vassel ’95
Erica Foote Tejeiro ’94
Nicole Vaughan ’01
Loren Blaskovic and Murat Tek P ’16
Leona (O’Brien ’90) and John Velazquez P ’16
Terry and Jack Terrana P ’15, ’17
Barbara Pravato Verhey ’65
Victoria Bruno Terranova ’00
Jennifer Teta Vitale ’90
Karen (Albergo ’90) and Neil Tevez
Lori Vollmer*
Jonille Thompson ’05
Christine Ousten Wagner ’66
 M
ember of the Sacred Heart Society for
extreme generosity through the years
of $10,000+
♦ M
ember of the Cathedral Society for
including Sacred Heart Academy in
their long-term plan
* Faculty/Staff
 Deceased
If your name was omitted, please know that it
was an omission of the pen and not of the heart.
ALUMNAE SUPPORTERS
Class
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
Class
Size
68
93
126
193
152
197
189
198
150
178
149
205
208
212
180
192
189
137
137
130
138
No. of
Donors 4 7 40 6 8 5 5 17 2 9 8 6 59 14 5 9 6 21 2 2 6 %
5.9%
7.5%
31.7%
3.1%
5.3%
2.5%
2.6%
8.6%
1.3%
5.1%
5.4%
2.9%
28.4%
6.6%
2.8%
4.7%
3.2%
15.3%
1.5%
1.5%
4.3%
Class
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
Class
Size
140
127
137
153
147
160
148
165
171
188
197
185
180
180
211
203
181
175
180
183
195
No. of
Donors 3 14 3 11 4 12 24 8 4 7 7 19 1 13 10 9 40 5 8 2 8 %
2.1%
11.0%
2.2%
7.2%
2.7%
7.5%
16.2%
4.8%
2.3%
3.7%
3.6%
10.3%
0.6%
7.2%
4.7%
4.4%
22.1%
2.9%
4.4%
1.1%
4.1%
Class
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Class
Size
168
192
157
197
222
167
181
176
168
175
188
217
217
199
194
213
214
243
198
216
213
No. of
Donors 22
5
3
5
10
12
2
5
2
7
26
5
4
4
6
26
1
1
0
3
3
%
13.1%
2.6%
1.9%
2.5%
4.5%
7.2%
1.1%
2.8%
1.2%
4.0%
13.8%
2.3%
1.8%
2.0%
3.1%
12.2%
0.5%
0.4%
0.0%
1.4%
1.4%
MATCHING GIFTS
Matching contributions, made possible through
the corporate philanthropy of companies where Sacred Heart
Academy donors work, play a significant role in the Annual Fund.
Many thanks to the companies who support
Sacred Heart Academy through their matching gifts program,
as well as the alumnae, parents and friends who take the
time each year to secure this significant form of support.
We are pleased to recognize the following companies
for their matching gift generosity in 2015-16.
American Endowment
Foundation
Bank of America
Matching Gifts
Bank of New York
BNY Mellon
Chubb Insurance
Donate Well
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Marsh & McLennan
National Australia Bank
New York Community Trust
New York Life Foundation
Nomura Foundation
Matching Gifts
Pfizer Foundation
Truist
The Walt Disney Company
Foundation
Wells Fargo
GIFTS IN KIND
Sacred Heart Academy gratefully acknowledges the following donors and
companies for their gifts and their sharing of time and talents during the
2015/16 academic year.
Amy and Frank Marsigliano P ’16
Meg and James McCartney P ’19
Evelyn and John McKay P ’17
24 Seven
Noreen Lundy Cutajar
Shannon Lally McLay ’96
3SixtyAthletics
Catherine (Hammill ’80) and
Nicholas DeMartini P ’14, ’17
Stacey and Mike Miller P ’19
Alicia and Robert Doodian P ’13
Elizabeth and Chris Mullin
Tom Flood
Amy and Richard Nass P ’19
Kendall (Cullum ’83) and
Timothy Gallagher P ’19
NBC
Laura and Phillip Andriola P ’20
Lisa and Rob Arning P ’11
Athleta, Purre Bar
Atwell Brothers
B & C Laundry
The Bar Method
Toni and Steven Bardong P ’19
Marisa and Charles Gambino P ’17, ’18
The Garden City Hotel
Maggie and Bob Moran P ’08, ’14, ’16
New Balance
Christina and Sandy Nicolia P ’13, ’16
Kelly and Chris O’Hara P ’19
Barbara Brady P ’18
Elizabeth (Gormley ’80) and
William Gerneglia P ’17
Brooks Brothers
Lisa Giaramita P ’16
Prime Catering & Richard Boch
Café Continental and
DiMaggio’s Trattoria of Port Washington
Mary Beth and James Griffin P ’20
Bernadette and Mike Rabus P ’16
Kelly Hanratty ’88
Kerry-Lynn Riley ’03
Kate and William Hogan P ’17, ’19
Trish (Higgins ’85) and Chris Rising P ’16, ’18,
’20
Audrey and James Calpin P ’14, ’16
Barbara Carroll*
Rachel (Cancro ’83) and
John (BOT) Cashwell P ’18
John Coghlan P ’94, ’98
Eileen and John Colvin P ’17
Toni and Rob Contino P’ 18
Karen and Doug Cornell P ’10, ’12, ’19
Crystal Springs
Christine and Kevin Cudahy P ’17
CulinArt
Barbara (Burke ’77) (BOT) and
Timothy Holahan P ’14, ’16
Muse/Margo Navage Padal
Patricia and Robert Rosso P ’19, ’20
Tara and Chris Johnson P ’19, ’21
Donna and Robert Ruland P ’17, ’19
Kristin and Gary Kassl P ’17
Talbots
Melissa and Bradley Katinas P ’18, ’21
Test Takers
Patrick Long GP ’14 ’16
Monique and Paul Tierney P ’12, ’14, ’19
Lutz Landscaping
Cynthia Varon
Lynbrook Runners Stop
Leona (O’Brien ’90) and Johnny Velazquez P ’16
Sheila and Neill O’Malley P ’17
Maureen Going and Kevin Wasp P’18
WWHL
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THE
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SOCIETY
SHA PLANNED GIVING
The Cathedral Society recognizes those who generously support Sacred Heart Academy
through planned giving. The support of Cathedral Society members ensures that
academically promising young women will have access to an outstanding Catholic
education for generations to come.
Placing Sacred Heart Academy in your estate plans sends a strong message that you are
committed to protecting the legacy of Sacred Heart and strengthening our community.
Your gift will make a difference that will extend beyond the measure of a lifetime. We
recognize the significance of this generosity and thank our Cathedral Society members
through private events with the President of Sacred Heart Academy, VIP seating at all
SHA events and complimentary tickets to plays and musical performances.
If you are ready to include Sacred Heart Academy in your will, have already, or if
you would like more information, please contact Mary Jo Hammill Clarke ’79, P ’12,
Director of Institutional Advancement and Alumnae Relations at (516) 483-7383 x330
or alumnae@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org.
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ways
to give
to SHA
|P
RAYER |
Prayer is the most significant gift a person can give. Please
consider including Sacred Heart Academy and our entire
community in your prayer intentions.
|G
IVE ONLINE |
Click on the Giving from the Heart button on the homepage
of www.sacredheartacademyhempstead.org.
|G
IVE BY PHONE |
Call the Office of Institutional Advancement
at (516) 483-7383 x330.
|G
IVE BY MAIL |
Send a check payable to Sacred Heart Academy or
credit card information to:
Office of Institutional Advancement, Sacred Heart Academy
47 Cathedral Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
Other Creative ways to give
| IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS |
| PLANNED GIVING |
In-kind gifts may afford you the opportunity to donate
valuable items, property or professional services to
Sacred Heart Academy.
You can insure Sacred Heart Academy has the support it needs
for generations to come with a charitable bequest specified in
your will. If you already have a will, a codicil (a written change
or addition) can be added.
| MATCHING GIFTS |
M
any employers generously match an employee’s gifts to
non-profit institutions. If your employer will match a gift,
please consider increasing the power of your gift by including
your company’s matching form.
Sacred Heart Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gifts to
Sacred Heart are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. To learn
more about the many ways to give at Sacred Heart Academy, please
contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at
develop@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org or call (516) 483-7383 x330.
| SECURITIES |
Gifts of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or securities can prove to
be a very beneficial way to lend your support.
| VEHICLE DONATIONS |
Donate your vehicle to Sacred Heart Academy and provide aid
to students and families who value Catholic education and are
in need of tuition assistance. For more information,
visit careasy.org/nonprofit/sacred-heart-academy.
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sacred heart academy
dinner dance
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friday, march 24, 2017 at 7:00 pm
the garden city hotel
honoring
laura roche ’88
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donna tuths ’77
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phyllis zagano ’65
Join us as at a lively cocktail reception and dinner as we celebrate the Sacred Heart Academy
community and honor exceptional people who continue to embrace and support our mission
to educate and empower young women who Lead with Heart.
(516) 483-7383 x321
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