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Three members of the Class of 2024 were recently accepted into the Dioc- esan Scholars Program through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education. Ann Corcoran will take classes at Neumann University, Ri- ley Fisher at Immaculata University, and Madeline Wuest at Villanova University.
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Student Council Leaders, elected by their peers: President Madeline Wuest, Vice President Clare McLaughlin, Secretary Stella Fernandez, Social Media Coordinator Nora Brannan, Community Service Corps Paige Redmont and Katie Schanne, MESH Leader Mary Gordon, Committee of Games Captains Emily Solomon and Caitlyn Loughlin (White Team). Red Team captains are to be determined.
SHA Grade 11 students Skylar Ditbrenner, Riley Fisher, and Madeline Wuest attended the Good Government Seminar at Cabrini University, sponsored by State Senator Amanda Cappelletti of the 17th District. This year’s topic was Voting Rights. Students were divided into committees, assigned political parties, and moved through caucus and debate sessions as part of a mock legislative debate; the day culminated in a floor vote.
SHA's inaugural Sophie Scholar program will begin this fall. Students in Grade 10 were selected for the program through an application and interview process and have committed to rigorous study and enriching co-curricular experiences. The Scholars will explore a field of interest in- depth, give back to the community, and share their knowl- edge meaningfully. The program will continue through Grade 12; the Sophie Scholars will earn a special desig- nation upon graduation. Congratulations to the following students: The Math and Science Track: Emma Donnelly and Linh Taitt; The Writing Intensive Track: Emma Greenwood and Mia Stanley; The Social Awareness and Action Track: Kathleen Keffer, Anna Schanne, and Julia Schlegel.
Assemblies throughout the year focused on building character and preparing students to be leaders in life. Kristen McGarvey, Founder of K.McGarvey Presentations, helped students gain insights on the realities, responsibilities, and
The Girls in Medicine Club members presented "The Neuroscience of Mental Health" at the Annenberg Science Symposium, a culmination of research the students conducted throughout the school year, focusing on scientific advancements in the field of neuroscience.
dangers of social media. Jill Bodensteiner, Saint Joseph's University Vice President/Director of Athletics, shared deeply personal and meaningful messages and urged students to embrace life's ups and downs, break barriers; and most importantly, be their authentic selves. Mary Ciammetti, founder “Don’t Stall, Just Call”, shared vital information about alcohol on campus and preventing alcohol- related tragedies.
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