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Alumna Profiles: Elysabeth Alfano A'80 For alumna Elysabeth Alfano A'80, an ordinary week might consist of appearing on a couple television news shows, speaking on some radio stations, and hanging out with actor Joaquin Phoenix to give animal compassion at a Los Angeles slaughterhouse. Although one could rightly call her a Renaissance woman, Elysabeth defines herself as a "plant-based expert for radio and tv." Elysabeth is also a talented individual who has turned her personal passion for cooking and animals into a successful career that continues to grow and flourish. A lifelong Chicagoan, Elysabeth started her career in the corporate world as an associate brand manager for Special K at Kellogg. After two years, she moved back to Chicago and opened an art gallery, which eventually led her to pursue her interest in journalism.
Today, she is a regular contributor to the WGN Radio, WCPT Radio, NYC's 870AM The Answer, WGN-TV, WCIU-TV, Good Morning LALALand, and KGO-San Francisco. She has had her own podcast since 2018, and in January 2020, she started her own radio show—the first plant-based radio show in the country. Her radio show covers medical news, tips for a plant-based lifestyle, food and innovation news, and breaking environmental news. She is also an executive producer and chef on the new Amazon Prime vegan cooking show, "New Day New Chef." In her "spare time," she does speaking events, consultations, and cooks as much as she can.
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Sacred Heart Classes 0 and 5 — It's Your Milestone Reunion Year! Mark your calendars, book your flights, Sacred Heart will be hosting a full weekend of activities...details to come!
Interested in helping to get your classmates together? Be a Class Representative!
To update your contact information or to be a Class Representative, please contact Ann Chiumino, Assistant Development Director, Alumni Relations. Class of 1969 celebrating their 50th Reunion at Alumni Brunch 2019 at Saddle & Cycle Club. Calling All High School Alums Sacred Heart Classes of 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
Join us for pizza, fun and the Middle School musical, "Matilda, the Musical " at the Young Alumni Pizza Party!
Saturday, April 4, 5:30 pm $5, pay at the door
Young Alumni Host Committee Henry Jones H'19 Payton Lee A'19 Robert Lynch H'16 Hank Sanchez H'19 Please RSVP to Ann Chiumino. Sacred Heart Schools' All Hearts Mass
RSVP here. Alumni Theater Notes The talent of Sacred Heart alums knows no bounds! Check out this theater opportunity in which our alum is involved:
Joan Merlo ASH'72 is performing in "Hedda Gabler" from February 25-March 29, 2020 at Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice Ave., Chicago. More information can be found here.
Alumni Sport Notes Sacred Hearts Schools is lucky enough to have alums return to Sheridan Road and help coach our sports teams. Several alums came back for basketball season...Go Wildcats and Falcons! Lucy Korte A'17 and Molly Pultz A'17 helped coach the A7 Team. Drew Fusco H'18 helped coach the H6 Team. Alumni Class Notes
Margo Oelerich A'05 married Nate Johnson on December 14, 2019. They stopped for a quick photo shoot on Michigan Avenue! Margo currently teaches first grade boys at Sacred Heart Schools.
Rob Lock H'08 and Christine Ralston welcomed Alexander Robert Lock on January 23, 2020. The healthy baby boy weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces, and was 21.5 inches long. Rob and Christine, who will be married in September, are enjoying their time with their new child. Laura Ruperez A'12 is a senior at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and will graduate in May 2020.
Katie Iannelli A'16 will be heading to the College of the Holy Cross in fall 2020. Her mother credits Sacred Heart with Katie's early formation and with guiding her to where she is today. If you would like to share life updates, good news, or photos, contact Ann Chiumino or update your information here. In Memoriam Robert Gustafson, father to Marlena Gustafson A'95 and Karen Gustafson A'85.
Tomàs Diaz-Lee, former Sacred Heart's high school faculty.
The Sheridan Road Alumni Association sends condolences and prayers to the Gustafson and Diaz-Lee families. May the departed rest in the peace of the Sacred Heart.
If you would like your loved one to be remembered by the Sheridan Road alumni community, please contact alumni@shschicago.org.
2020 Seiker Award Nominations Each year at Alumni Weekend, Sacred Heart Schools presents the highest alumni honor, the Sr. Catherine I. Seiker, RSCJ Award, to a recipient. Do you know of an exceptional alum who has had an extraordinary life in accordance with Sacred Heart's Goals and Criteria? Nominate a classmate for this special award. Nominees for Sheridan Road Alumni Association's highest honor are due March 15, 2020. Click here to submit your nomination. Share Your News Tell the Sacred Heart community what's new in your life. Have you moved, switched schools, started a new job, received a degree, gotten married, had a baby, won an award? Share your good news here and we will include the information in the next Alumni eNewsletter.
Volunteer Opportunities Would you like to get involved with the Sheridan Road Alumni Association (SRAA) but are unable to commit to being a Board member or do not live in the Chicago area? Please consider being your class representative. It's a great way to reconnect with your Sacred Heart classmates. There are also opportunities to help with the many Alumni events throughout the year, everything from working on a planning committee, lending your name as a host committee member, or assisting at the events. If you would like to volunteer to be class representative, serve at an alumni event, or be an SRAA Board member, please email alumni@shschicago.org.
Admissions Coffees If you are considering enrolling your child in Sacred Heart Schools, an Admissions Coffee is the best place to start. The next Admissions Coffee will be on Friday, March 27. All sessions run from 9:15-11:15 am. We also have Preschool Tours available in the morning and evening. For a full list of dates and to sign up for an Admissions Coffee or Preschool Tour, click here.
For a glimpse into our new preschool, check out out latest video. Sacred Heart Podcast Series Check out Sacred Heart Schools podcast series, "The Heart of Sheridan Road." You can find interviews with administrators, parents and students as well as school speakers.
Our latest podcast features one of our most beloved alumna: Sr. Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ, PhD ASH'59. Sr. Kehoe received the Sr. Carol A. Haggarty, RSCJ ASH'59 Leadership Award in 2018. She recently came back to Sacred Heart for our Parent Education series and gave separate presentations to current parents and Middle School students about the challenges of stress and anxiety for MS students. Access the podcast here.
SHS Photo Ops To enhance the photo-sharing experience for our community, we have chosen to transition from Flickr to SmugMug for our photo hosting services. SmugMug allows for even more amazing features and we are sure our community will benefit from the transition.
Photos below feature the Justice Day, the Annual Love Match, the Feast of the Epiphany, and the Senior Kindergarten Valentine's Party.
Find more Sacred Heart photos on SmugMug! Please use the password SHS2020 (case sensitive) to access all Sacred Heart photos. Stay Connected Via Facebook The Sheridan Road Alumni Association Facebook Page is another great way to receive alumni updates, share information, or connect with other Sheridan Road alumni. Hope to see you there! 6250 N. Sheridan Road |