Sacred Heart Schools' Alumni Weekend 2021

Together Again on Sheridan Road

Friday, October 15 - Sunday, October 17

Alumni Weekend Chairpersons

Joanie McIntyre Binder ASH'70

Susan Spencer ASH'71

Please mark your calendars for a very special Alumni Weekend, as alums are once again welcomed to the Sheridan Road campus to celebrate friendships, traditions, and new beginnings. We will be celebrating double milestone reunion years, ending in 0 and 5, and 1 and 6, presenting Sr. Catherine I. Seiker, RSCJ Awards, and the Sr. Carol A. Haggarty, RSCJ ASH'59 Leadership Award, as well as many other activities. We look forward to seeing you there!

For questions, or to update your contact information, please contact Ann Chiumino, Assistant Development Director, Alumni Relations.

Welcome back, Meg Steele, Head of Schools

Sacred Heart Schools - Sheridan Road is happy to welcome back Meg Steele as our new Head of Schools. Ms. Steele spent 18 years on Sheridan Road, as a teacher and then as Primary School Head. She then served as Head of School at Woodlands Academy (another Sacred Heart network school in Lake Forest, IL) for six years. Her passion and love for a Sacred Heart education shows through in her collaborative leadership style, and she relates most to Goal IV, the building of community. We look forward to Ms. Steele being part of our Sheridan Road community once again.

Sr. Catherine I. Seiker, RSCJ Award - 2021

We are happy to announce the 2021 Sr. Catherine I. Seiker Award recipient, Joey Yao H'86. Mr. Yao has been an dedicated Hardey alum, serving as the Sheridan Road Alumni Association Board President, was on the Board of Trustees from 2015-2021, and in numerous other capacities. He has also been an active volunteer in the Middle School Science Olympiad program. We look forward to honoring him on Alumni Weekend after the Reunion Liturgy on October 17, 2021, when we will also be honoring last year's Seiker recipient, Gladys Saavedra Davis ASH'70.

Class Representatives

Would you like to get involved with SRAA but are unable to commit to being a Board member? Please consider being your class representative. It's a great way to reconnect with your Sacred Heart classmates. If you would like to know who your Class Rep is or would like to be your Class Representative, please visit our website or contact Ann Chiumino.

Congratulations, SHS Class of 2017

We wish the Sacred Heart Schools' Class of 2017 a warm congratulations as they end their high school careers and start a new chapter in their lives. It seems like only yesterday they were running around the halls of Sheridan Road. Please visit our SmugMug album to see photos of the class from their time at SHS, as well as members of this class in their college gear. Use password "SHS2020" - case sensitive.

The Sheridan Road Alumni Association is pleased to announce that Joan Merlo ASH'72 will be the Board President for this term. Ms. Merlo has been an active member of the SRAA since 2013, volunteering at Alumni Weekend, assisting with service projects, and attending alumni events. She loves the energy and community aspect of the Board, whose members have a shared history of having attended Sacred Heart. Under her leadership, the SRAA looks forward to expanding the Board to a national level, utilizing Zoom to engage alums around the country who normally would not be able to participate in SRAA meetings.

To read more about Ms. Merlo, please visit here.

The Sheridan Road Alumni Association is also happy to share that Brad Gutzler H'94 will be the Vice President this term, transitioning to President in 2023. Brad has been a part of the SRAA since 2019, volunteering his time and talent to the Annual Fund Council, the Working Bikes drive, and as a speaker at this past year's Hardey graduation.

Alumnus Volunteers Time at Sacred Heart Camp

During Sacred Heart Summer Camp, we welcomed back Drew F. H'18 to Sheridan Road. Drew led the campers in a project to write notes and letters to residents of nursing homes and hospitals. He then delivered the hand-written correspondence to facilities.

If you are interested in doing a similar project with Sacred Heart students this coming school year, please contact Ann Chiumino.

Sacred Heart Coaching Opportunities

Calling all Alumni Falcons and Wildcats – Are you interested in giving back to SHS, dusting off those gym shoes with our students in a fun way, all while earning some extra money? Lucy K. A'17 and Molly P. A'17 (right) are two alums who did just that. Athletics is looking for assistant coaches for the upcoming fall, winter and spring seasons. Please visit this link for more information and apply, or feel free to reach out with interest or questions to Matt Manley or Margot Dimuzio.

In Memoriam

Michael D. Andreas, father of Eric Andreas H'88 and Regan Andreas Deering A'89.

Jean Bernhart ASH'50, sister of Charlotte Hurley ASH'52.

Bonita Des Rosiers, mother to Alexis Des Rosiers A'74, Matthew Des Rosiers H'75, and Paul Des Rosiers H'77.

Angela Gillespie ASH'48.

Diana Pallasch Miller ASH'56.

Lolita Tuohy ASH'47, sister of Daniel Tuohy† and Judy A. Dolphin-Glab ASH'45.

The Sheridan Road Alumni Association sends condolences and prayers to the Andreas, Bernhart, Des Rosiers, Gillespie, Pallasch/Miller, and Tuohy 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.

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

There are many opportunities to get involved with Sacred Heart throughout the year. From Alumni events to presentations, working on a planning committee, lending your name as a host committee member, or assisting at the events. If you would like to volunteer as a class representative or for an Alumni event, or serve on the Alumni Board, please email alumni@shschicago.org.

Annual Fund

Sacred Heart Schools was blessed with a committed faculty and staff working hard to educate students both in person and remotely last year. Sacred Heart continues to be committed to providing a rigorous values-based curriculum for each and every student. A gift of any amount will help ensure that Sacred Heart students will have the technology, supplies and support they need to learn. The world is a better place when a child receives a Sacred Heart education. Visit our website to make a gift.

Admissions Coffees

Join us for a Virtual Information Session

Do you know or are you a prospective Sacred Heart parent? Zoom into an hour-long program with our Head of Schools, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and current parents. Each session begins with presentations of the Sacred Heart Network, mission and educational philosophy, and concludes with a question and answer session.

Schedule a Talk and Tour

Meet one-on-one with a member of the Admissions Team and take a personalized, virtual campus tour. We'll introduce you to Sacred Heart and answer your questions in real-time.

Visit our Admissions page for more information.

SHS Photo Ops - Summer Camp

This has once again been the best summer ever at Sacred Heart, with its Summer Camp going strong! The kids enjoyed the outdoors, a talent show, and even an Olympics competition and podium presentation. To view all Sacred Heart photos, please visit SmugMug and use password "SHS2020" - case sensitive.

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!