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Convent Before Renovation
Sr. Mara recalls what the convent used to be like before renovations were made to turn it into classrooms.
Convent Priest Dining Room
Sr. Mara discusses the dining room in the convent only used by priests.
Cross Country Trip
Barb Rooney recalls the times Sister Mara took students on a cross country trip - in a school bus!
Cuffs, Collars, and Lipstick
Pat Healy recalls the stringent requirements of the uniform code in the 1940s.
Cultivating Women Leaders
Andrea Waclawek discusses the empowerment of young women at SHA.
Cut from the Team
Barb Rooney recalls being cut from the basketball team by Sr Maria -- and how that was the right choice!
Dance Classes
Kayla Burt talks about trying dance classes at SHA.
Dances
Janice Cheney discusses dances in the 1980's.
Dancing
Betty Horrigan remembers dances and proms in the 1960s
Dancing During Lunch
Sr. Maura Fortkort recalls dancing with her friends during her lunch period.
Dancing in the Gym
Pat Smyton remembers dancing in the gym
Day of Sharing
Maeve recalls her first Day of Sharing
Day of Sharing
Barb Otcherski talks about the advent of Day of Sharing
Decision to be Principal
Sr. Karen Allen discusses a dream she had which convinced her to take the position.
Digital Torch
Mary Ann Wurstner Cheney remembers when The Torch was printed, not digital.
Dirty Skirts in Lockers
Janice Cheney stored her skirt in her locker. Permanently.
Diversity Club
Vermonica James remembers participating in Diversity Club.
Diversity Club
Vermonica James talks about Diversity Club
Dress Down Days
The Cheneys discuss dress down days.
Driving Students Home
Sr. Connie remembers driving some students home from school.
Early Operettas
Sr. Agnes Schubert talks about some of the operettas performed between 1936 and 1940.
Eileen Maloney comes to SHA
Ann Meissner Sawyer remembers that Eileen Maloney came to teach English.
Elevator
Sr. Mara talks about the elevator located in the school.
Embellishing Stories About Sr Maria
Sr. Maria Pares talks about how she thinks alumni embellish how strict she was in gym
Emphasis on the Arts
Sr. Lois Badding remembers how music was a priority during the time.
Empowering Young Women
Betty Horrigan recalls the impact SHA had on her as a woman.
Europe Trip
Jenna Wegrzyn recalls traversing Europe on a school trip
Everyone is Welcome
Maria Michalek Clare, alumna and current faculty, explains that SHA is a place where everyone is welcome.
Family Involvement
Courtney Timms realizes just how deeply involved students' families are in SHA life.
Family Legacy
For Barb Rooney, SHA is part of her family's legacy.
Father-Daughter Dance
The Finney's discuss the Father-Daughter Dance.
Faust
Sr. Mary Kay Stahl talks about the 1949 operetta, Faust.
Favorite Teachers
Kathleen McCarthy remembers some of her favorite teachers at SHA.
Favorite Teachers
Ann Wegrzyn had too many favorite teachers.
Favorite Teachers
The Belliotti sisters had too many favorite teachers!
Favorite Teachers
Courtney Timms recalls some of her favorite teachers.
Favorite Teachers
Barb Ochterski remembers some of her favorite teachers when she was a student
First Diocesan Track Meet
Sr Maria Pares remembers the first Diocesan track meet that SHA participated in
First Impressions
Sr. Nancy Fortkort remembers her first impression of SHA.
First Impressions
Sr. Connie Marlowe relates her first impressions of SHA.
First Impressions
Betty Horrigan's first impressions of SHA
First Impressions
Maeve Finney recalls her first impressions of SHA
First Impressions
Maria Clare recalls her first impressions of SHA
First Impressions
Maureen Forrester Finney recalls her first impressions of SHA
Franciscan Values
Agnes Santiano conveys what Franciscan values are to her.
Franciscan Values
Jeanette Piscitello explains what Franciscan values mean to her
Getting Used to Sacred Heart
Ann Wegrzyn recalls the transition to private Catholic girls school
Girls Learn Leadership
Kathleen McCarthy notes that SHA teaches girls leadership skills.
Glee Club
Barbara Staebell Rooney remembers Glee CLub and music classes.
Gossip Lesson
A lesson on rumor spreading and gossip still resonates with Ann Sawyer today.
Graduation
Janice Cheney remembers her graduation.
Graduation
Ann Meissner Sawyer remembers shopping for her white gown, as well as her graduation ceremony.
Graduation
Maria Michalek Clare shares how she enjoys going to graduation every year.
Graduation
Maureen Forrester Finney discusses graduation.
Graduation
Barbara Ochterski fondly remembers her graduation.
Graduation
Pat Marino Smyton remembers her graduation in the SHA auditorium.
Graduation
Courtney Timms remembers her graduation.
Graduation
Vermonica James remembers her graduation.
Graduation
Agnes Santiano remembers graduation, a special occasion
Graduation Gown
Agnes Santiano remembers how she found her graduation gown.
Graduation Gowns
Betty Barczak Horrigan remembers having her graduation gown made.
Graduation Traditions
Maria Michalek Clare recalls some traditions for graduation.
Gym Uniforms
Mary Kay Stahl describes the required uniform for gym classes in the 1940s.
Gym Uniforms
Barb Rooney recalls the gym uniforms in the 1970s
H.M.S. Pinnafore
Sr. Maria Pares remembers being a sailor in the production of H.M.S. Pinnafore
Hems and the Gibson Girl Craze
Maura Forkort recalls some questionable fashion choices.
Higher Education
Kathleen McCarthy notes how more and more girls go on to receive a higher education after attending SHA.
History of SHA
Sr. Maura Fortkort recalls the history of Sacred Heart Academy.
History Room Mural
The Beliotti sisters remember painting the mural in the second floor History room.
Home Economic Shoes
Janice Cheney remembers her Home Ec class.
Homerooms and Class Office
Kathleen McCarthy recalls homeroom and class office.
Honored for Advancing Women's Sports
Sr. Maria Pares recalls being honored for advancing women's sports
Honoring the Sacred Heart
Mary Kay Stahl recalls the ceremony honoring the Sacred Heart at SHA.
Hot Wool Dresses
Betty Waclawek recalls wearing uniforms as late as May or June.
I Miss My Uniform!
Sarah Belliotti misses her uniform.
Importance of Art
Kathryn Beliotti discusses the importance of art and how those skills translate to everyday life.
Informal Dances
Kathleen McCarthy discusses the beginning of informal dances.
Inspirational Women
Sarah Belliotti recalls the impact of having inspirational women as teachers, like Lois Badding.
It's a Great Place
SHA is a great place - Courtney Timms
Junior Prophecy
Barbara Staebell Rooney remembers making and receiving the junior prophecy books.
Junior Ring and Graduation
Andrea Waclawek remembers celebrating Junior Ring and Graduation with her grandmother.
Junior Ring and Medallions
Sr. Mary Kay Stahl discusses her junior ring ceremony and the medallion received at graduation.
Kenny, Social Justice, and Sodality
Betty Barczak Horrigan recalls the death of JFK and how social justice was a part of life at SHA.