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2023-2024 UPPER SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS ...
Chez Nous, the School's annual art and literary mag- azine, released its 35th annual edition. An Open Mic Night, featuring student musicians, dancers, and per- formers helped raise funds for the magazine's print edition; the publication is also available online.
The SHAmazing Journey! Class of 2024 members Katie Schanne, Madeline Wuest, Maya Walker, and Nora Brannan (pictured) shared their journeys on why they chose SHA (filmed in September of Grade 9) and why SHA was undoubtedly their best school choice (filmed in May 2023). The video, found on SHA’s new website (launched in February 2023) is one of several showcasing our amazing school!
The Black Student Union (BSU) participated in and initiated several programs this year. The group attended two events hosted by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), including the 16th Annual Youth Leadership Conference, held at the Philadelphia Convention Center, which included breakout sessions empowering them to step outside of their comfort zone; address systemic issues including anti-bias, racism, and anti-semitism; and formulate a plan to increase social justice action at SHA. Students presented their findings at an US Community Gathering. The BSU also took part in a student-run diversity conference titled "Students of the Present. Voices for the Future” and were inspired to host their own conference in the spring. Their conference, titled "Forming Alliances: Exploring Our Similarities and Differ- ences" involved a Cross the Line exercise and workshops focused on understanding the significance of building an inclusive environment. Keynote speaker Jene Elzie, a New York business executive, shared insights and practices to form alliances. The BSU also educated students on history and black leaders to honor Black History Month and visited the Philadelphia home and museum of Paul Robeson, the civil rights activist, actor, lawyer, and entrepreneur.
Students in Grade 10 Wellness Class created a visual representa- tion of their three personal goals to strengthen their relationship with themselves, enhance their connection to others, and plan for their future selves as part of a unit on Building Relationships with Self and Others.
The most popular book on campus, The Gate , was met with huge applause at the annual unveiling, followed by year- book signings. This year's edition was dedicated to Kelly Weber, History Chair, History/Theology teacher, and Com- munity Service Coordinator and Tricia Heeney, World Lan- guages Chair, French teacher, and SHA Network Exchange Coordinator. Pictured: The Gate senior staffers (l to r, photo 1): Keira Horgan, Jaime Donatucci, Emma Campbell, and Nikki Scirrotto.
Madeline Wuest '24 (pictured with AP English Language and Composition teacher Kerri Schuster) earned "First Class Distinction" in the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Achievement Awards in Writing Con- test, honoring some of the best student writers in the nation.
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SACRED HEART ACADEMY BRYN MAWR
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