SRAA Newsletter 22-23 | Volume 8 February 2023 |
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Curious about what's lined up for you on Sheridan Road? |
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We want to see YOU! Have you signed up yet for an alumni event? Benefit for the Tomás Diaz-Lee Memorial Fund for Experiential Learning Saturday, March 4, 6-8 pm, Driehaus Center, 6200 N Sheridan Rd. Come to the party or make a donation to support students whose families face difficulty in meeting the cost of milestone learning activities such as the 6th grade Ropes Course, 7th grade Space Camp and 8th grade Washington, DC trip. With your support, every child can feel fully included. All Hearts Mass Saturday, March 25, 4-5 pm, Sacred Heart Schools Chapel; reception follows immediately Our common thread is what the Sheridan Road experience has meant to our lives. Gather with old friends. Make new ones. Join alumni, alumni parents and their families in worship and fellowship. RSVP here. Lenten Reflection: "Defining Faith" Thursday, March 30, 7-8:30 pm on Zoom Lent is a season to grow and strengthen our faith. How do we cultivate faith in difficult times? What are the roles of hope and doubt in defining faith? Register here for an interactive discussion. This virtual event is for alumni and parents of alumni from all three Chicagoland Sacred Heart schools: Josephinum Academy, Sacred Heart Schools and Woodlands Academy. Young Alumni Pizza Party and Musical for Classes of 2019-2022 Saturday, April 1, 5-7 pm, Driehaus Center, 6200 N Sheridan Rd We're gathering for pizza and fun at Driehaus and then heading to the gym for the All-School Musical, Seussical, which starts at 7 pm. RSVP here. |
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| Mary Lou Hasten O'Toole ASH'51 and her sister Dorothy Hasten Daly Kelly ASH'44 shared this photo from a recent birthday celebration: |
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Yvonne Godoy-Ramos ASH'63 values the lifelong impact of a Sacred Heart education on her thinking and behavior. She teaches Spanish in the Baton Rouge, LA library system, enjoying lively discussion with adult students who are practicing higher levels of conversation. Her latest language is Italian; she loves taking conversation class with other adults. Yvonne expects to be at Alumni Weekend on October 21-22. As class rep, she'll reach out to gather everyone from ASH'63. Cristina Ramirez ASH'87 received a 2023 Certificate of Appreciation from the National Association of School Psychologists. She began her education career 29 years ago as a bilingual teacher in Chicago. Now at Maine West High School in Des Plaines, she has served as school psychologist, dean, and is currently Associate Principal of Student and Family Services. Cristina was recognized for inclusive and challenging work in social-emotional wellness, academic success, and post-secondary planning. Melanie Keller A'89 was brilliant in her role in the February 15 episode of Chicago Fire. See for yourself! Dr. Mona Kafeel A'04 completed her undergraduate studies at University of Illinois Chicago and graduated with a doctorate of podiatric medicine from Rosalind Franklin University. She is chief surgical resident at Swedish Hospital, married and living in Chicago. Katie Angulo Massey A'07 married David Massey. Celebrating with them were A'07 alumnae Chelsea Bumpus, Claudia Carlucci, Ariane Carter Egan, Macy Crowe, Jen McDermott, Peyton Pritikin and Grace Williams. Gordon Scully H'13 is a professional racing driver who aims to one day compete in the NTT IndyCar Championship. He has joined VRD Racing for the 2023 USF2000 Presented by Cooper Tires campaign which starts in March. Read about his love of motorsports. |
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--Cristina Ramirez at NASP awards. |
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| What's New in Your Life? We'd love to hear about it. Have you moved, switched schools, started a job or volunteer project, received a degree, gotten married, had a baby, won an award? Share your good news here or email alumni@shschicago.org. |
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College Reveal Party (Class of 2019) Saturday, April 22, 5-7 pm, Driehaus Center, 6200 N Sheridan Rd Alumni Giving Day Friday June 16 on the Feast of the Sacred Heart Alumni Weekend Saturday, October 21-Sunday, October 22. |
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Love Match Love Match is a Sheridan Road tradition, where 8th grade Academy and Hardey students play against each other in friendly volleyball and basketball games. On February 16, the Class of 2023 donned pink Love Match t-shirts to compete for bragging rights. Cheered on by parents, faculty, staff and peers - as well as those watching via Facebook Live from home - energy levels were high! The play was intense, with both sides bringing their best moves and vying for this year's titles. In the end, Academy took volleyball in 3, and Hardey won basketball 14-10. Alumni enjoyed a match of their own. Spurred by an anonymous donor who offered to double every gift, Academy and Hardey alumni competed in the first-ever Alumni Love Match Challenge to see who could raise the most money for Sacred Heart Schools between February 9-16. Gifts totaled $900, with Academy winning the challenge. |
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Valentine's Day As always, our Sheridan Road community came together for Valentine's Day to celebrate the spirit of love! In addition to joyous class parties, it was a day of service to others. Second-grade students, aided by parents, packaged 200 care kits to deliver to our community partners. Sixth-grade Academy students wrote a Valentine's Day card to each and every Religious of the Sacred Heart living at Oakwood, CA. |
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A planned gift is a thoughtful and strategic way to invest in Sacred Heart Schools without jeopardizing your nest egg. Did you know you can support us through your IRA or 401(K)? By naming us as a beneficiary, you can continue to make lifetime withdrawals and keep the flexibility to change beneficiaries if circumstances change. Making a future gift through your retirement plan is extremely straightforward. Simply, contact your IRA or retirement plan administrator and request a copy of the change of beneficiary form. Quick, easy, and incredibly powerful. |
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Christian Campbell H'64, brother of the late Bill Campbell H'62, Patti Campbell Fazio ASH'62, Roxanne Campbell Sedlacek ASH'64 and Thomas Campbell H'65. James Patrick Curran, husband of Maureen MacHale Boyd ASH'73. Vincent Graham, husband of Susan Dorner Graham ASH'62; brother-in-law of the late James Dorner H'55, Dennis Dorner H'61 and Linda Dorner ASH'67; and uncle of Elizabeth Dorner A'79. Thomas Hirsch H'61. R. James Risk, grandfather of Sam Bottum H'12 and the Kendall siblings Breanna A'08, Abby A'10 and Jonathan H'13. |
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The Sheridan Road Alumni Association sends condolences and prayers to the families and friends. May all the departed rest in the peace of the Sacred Heart. If you would like your loved one to be remembered by the Sheridan Road community or if you want to give in someone's memory, contact alumni@shschicago.org. |
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Stay Connected Via Social Media The Sheridan Road Alumni Association Facebook and Instagram pages are great ways to receive updates, share information and connect with other alumni. Hope to see you there! |
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"Wherever you go, whatever road you may travel, you will always find a home at the Sacred Heart." -Life at the Sacred Heart |
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6250 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60660 P: 773.262.4446 | F: 773.262.6178 www.shschicago.org |
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