ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART

CONTINUING OUR EXCELLENCE • CHÂSSE OF SAINT MADELEINE SOPHIE RETURNS TO PARIS • ALUMNAE NEWS
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WINTER 2010 VOL. 3 NO. 1
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART

Message from the Headmaster .....1
Continuing Our Excellence:
Capital Campaign ..................2
Alumnae Profiles .............................6
Châsse of Saint Madeleine
Sophie Returns to Paris ........10
In The Service of Others ............12
In The News .................................... 14
Good Sports .............................18
Our Alumnae ...........................20
In Memoriam ...........................28

MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER
“Look both ways
before you cross…”
As 2009 ended and 2010 began, I found my-
self in my annual position of simultaneously
looking at both the past and the future. A
little like Ebenezer Scrooge, I forced myself
to look back at what is good from our past
and at what we can anticipate in the future.
Life at Sacred Heart, overfilled as it is with
all manner of good things, is actually quite
an interesting study of both the past and
the future; and this issue of The Bridge is a
celebration of both directions.
Looking forward into the New Year,
you’ll read about the final stages of the
Campaign for Continuing Our Excellence…
Academics, Arts and Athletics as we prepare
for construction to begin on the back square
in February - March, 2010. You’ll also read
about the various Network of Sacred Heart
Schools’ Summer Service Projects, about
the National Merit semi-finalists and com-
mended students in the senior class, and
about our seniors who have had dual careers
at the Rosary and at NOCCA and who will
be leaving us to explore their love for the
arts in college. The ultimate story of “look-
ing forward” is an invitation to all Sacred
Heart alumnae and families who may ever
travel to Paris. As most alumnae know, Saint
Madeleine Sophie Barat died in 1865, was
beatified in 1909 and canonized in 1925.
In the early years of the twentieth century
when religious congregations were prohib-
ited from teaching in France, Saint Mad-
eleine Sophie’s incorrupt body was taken to
Brussels where it remained until the Feast
of the Sacred Heart, June 19, 2009. Read
how Madeleine Sophie has been returned to
the church in Paris that is very near the first
school she opened there that has become the
Musée Rodin.
Looking back, you will read reflec-
tive statements from Rosary alumnae who
are now faculty members at Sacred Heart.
These ladies knew the school as students
and they have helped the Rosary become the
animated, spirited place that it has become
today. Clearly, plus ça change, plus c’est la
même chose.
Then, you’ll read fascinating and in-
triguing stories of our alumnae “Profiles”
representing the ’70s, the ’80s and the
’90s—and you will enjoy seeing how these
Sacred Heart women have continued to dis-
tinguish themselves long after their student
the
years. Read the stories of a journalist, an
actress, an artist, and an art dealer who flew
in from Italy to attend a reunion party with
her Sacred Heart classmates.
Finally, in the category of how Sacred
Heart alumnae are part of an international
sisterhood of Sacred Heart women, you’ll
read the fascinating story of an alumna of
2007 who is a junior at Catholic University
of America in Washington, DC. She spent a
semester in Rome and befriended an alum-
na from our Sacred Heart school in Mexico
City. Together they explored Rome, found
Mater at the top of the Spanish Steps, and
formed a Sacred Heart friendship that will
probably last forever.
As with all issues of The Bridge, you
will see photos and updates about the lives
of alumnae and events such as Auction, the
new Avenue Marketplace begun this year,
and our traditional Reunion Weekend in
October. Enjoy reading and seeing how the
school continues to thrive in New Orleans
as it maintains its beloved traditions and
explores the uncharted territory of an excit-
ing future. Indeed we will continue to “look
both ways” before we cross over into a new
decade of Sacred Heart education.
My best wishes from this columned
masterpiece on St. Charles Avenue,
Tim Burns
Headmaster
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Continuing

AC A DEMICS, A RTS & ATHLETICS C A PITA L C A MPA IgN
Our Excellence
THE HEART OF THE MATTER
The Continuing Our Excellence Capital Campaign…
Academics, Arts and Athletics is the initiative that will create
a new Student Center on the back square of the Rosary
Campus. Plans include the construction of a 43,000 square
foot, two-level complex which will house the new gymnasium
and additional facilities to support athletics, physical
education, and life-long wellness programs. The project
also includes major renovations to the former Sacred Heart
elementary school on Carondelet Street which will be
reconfigured and developed to accommodate an expanded
creative arts program and a new Multimedia Center. The
entire campaign project will ensure the continuing comprehensive
learning experience at Sacred Heart with an emphasis
on bringing new skills to our students.
TOTAL CAMpAIGN GOAL: $10 MILLION
FuNDRAISING upDATE
Sacred Heart’s new Student Center is beginning to take
shape through the incredible generosity of many. To date,
the campaign has raised $9 million of the $10 million dollars
needed to complete the project. We are so close to our
goal, that we hope the many dedicated parents, alumnae,
grandparents and friends who have not yet given will help
us to complete the campaign soon.
CONSTRuCTION TIMELINE
In the summer of 2009, Mater Hall, which sustained
heavy damage in Hurricane Katrina, was demolished.
Over the Thanksgiving holidays, the wooden
exterior of the bridge over Carondelet Street was
taken down. During the Christmas holidays, the
steel support structure was removed leaving only
the former elementary school building intact
but gutted and ready for reconfiguration. The
back square construction site was filled and test
pilings were driven in December. Our Building
Committee has met with the architects and
plans have been submitted for bid. We expect to
start driving pilings and pouring the foundation
for the new gym in the near future.
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MuLTIMEDIA COMING TO THE NEW STuDENT CENTER by Charles Illanne, Media Consultant
When most people think of the Arts — music, theatre and
visual arts are usually the first forms that come to mind.
However, in today’s technologically driven world, we are
exposed to many more forms of what is called “multimedia.”
Multimedia encompasses video production, photography,
graphic design, the web or a combination of the above.
Video Production consists of on-camera talent, cameramen,
directors, producers, and writers, and photography
may consist of photographers as well as those who want to
work on the processing of digital images. graphic design
combines writing skills with graphic layout, and in most
cases, includes the use of photos. The internet provides an
easily accessible means of distributing all types of multimedia.
We continue to prepare for all aspects of the Arts, and
specifically the preparations on the new multimedia center.
Located in the former elementary school, our multimedia
center will give students a truly unique experience
where they can showcase their creativity. Students will
have the opportunity to learn about, hear about, and take
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A glimpse of our future production studio.
part in numerous forms of “new media” through handson
training. The center will include: a production room,
High Definition studio cameras, utilization of green screen
technology for set design, and computer stations for video
editing, digital photography and graphic design.
When fully operational, the center will give faculty and
students the ability to produce their own video segments
and stream those shows over the web or author to DVD,
record video and audio from each of the three music rooms
or go “in the field” to record school functions. In addition,
a series of guest speakers will be brought in not only so the
students can hear about the multimedia job market, but
also to give them the opportunity to prepare, record and
package eye-catching interviews.
How big is multimedia today? YouTube.com, a video
sharing site, receives 100 million video postings and over
300 million hits per day. NOLA.com gets 4 million visits
per day to their home page, and utilizes all forms of media
to deliver their message.
In the past, you would rarely see young native New
Orleanians on local TV newscasts. Today, every station
boasts a few home-grown talents on camera to go with
many behind the scenes production and sales staff. One
such local news talent is Fox 8’s, Jennifer Van Vrancken ’89,
a Sacred Heart alumna.
The possibilities for such a facility are endless and our
students will gain extensive experience that will set them
apart should they choose to study broadcasting or new media
arts at the collegiate level.

LETTER FROM ELLEN MANNING –
CApITAL CAMpAIGN CO-CHAIR
Over the Christmas break, I got word from Sacred Heart that the capital
campaign for the new student center on the back square is 90% com-
plete. Coop and I are obviously thrilled that Sacred Heart is almost at its
goal, and that so many people have stepped up to make this happen.
However, what really drove it
home for us was when our daugh-
ter May overheard me talking
about the new gym Sacred Heart
is building. She almost flipped!
She's only in 1st grade, and I ex-
plained that the new gym was go-
ing to be on the other campus and
that it would be ready in a couple
of years. She was so excited about
being able to use it when she gets
to the 5th grade. It hit me that
this project is becoming a reality,
and it will directly benefit her. She
Cooper and Ellen Manning
and the other girls will be playing
volleyball, dancing, singing and learning life skills in a new state-of-theart
Student Center that was just a dream two years ago. When I told her
all of that, she was beside herself. “We're getting all that great stuff?!?
I can't wait,” were her exact words.
What a great opportunity we're giving these young girls! The things
they'll learn and do in this new arena will help shape them into strong and
purposeful women — women who will make a difference in their world.
Good going, everyone. We're doing a great thing!
“What a great
opportunity
we're giving
these young girls!”
— Ellen Manning
AT&T FOuNDATION
FORMS pARTNERSHIp
WITH SACRED HEART
Over the past two years, the AT&T Foundation
has donated $125,000 to advance the technol-
ogy programs at the Academy of the Sacred
Heart in New Orleans. Benefiting the school’s
entire technology initiative, the AT&T contri-
bution funded the replacement of faculty lap-
tops/tablets and upgraded classroom comput-
ers and servers in the 2008-09 school year.
Moving forward, AT&T grant funds will help
meet the technology needs of the new multi-
media center planned for the back square
project. The partnership between AT&T and
Sacred Heart has enabled the school to con-
tinue its role of providing young women with
state-of-the-art training in the technology
needed to compete in today’s marketplace.
We are especially grateful to Leo Marsh,
Regional Director of External Affairs for AT&T
and the father of Helen Marsh (Class of 2015),
who was instrumental in bringing his company
and Sacred Heart together. We applaud AT&T
for their commitment to education, workforce
readiness and technology in the classroom.
We thank them for being a major corporate
sponsor to Sacred Heart and for setting an
example of what can happen when business
forms partnerships with education.
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1972
Valencia Scott Colombo entered Sacred Heart in 1968 shortly
after schools in New Orleans were desegregated. She was the
second African-American to attend the Rosary. Classmate Missy
Lacroix remembers what an asset Valencia was to their class.
“I remember her beautiful, constant smile, sunny disposition, voice
like an angel, her discipline in the classroom and that great giggle!
She was a focused student and participated in all areas of our
school community. As our class looks back at our years together,
we realize now more than in 1972 how courageous Valencia was
to attend the Rosary…and how we all benefitted from her modest,
but brave leadership.”
Valencia has many fond memories of her years at the Rosary,
but admits that it was a difficult time to be an African-American
student in a predominantly Caucasian school.
After graduating in 1972, Valencia attended Loyola University
where she pursued a degree in Music Therapy and Voice with
a minor in Piano. In 1975, she transferred to the University of
New Orleans and studied Early Childhood Education. During the
summer of 1977, she attended the Innsbruck Program in Austria
and took advantage of being in Europe to travel to France, Spain,
germany and Italy. It was during a side trip to a Murano glass
factory in Venice that she met her future husband giancarlo
Colombo. She moved to Venice in 1978 and worked in the fashion
industry for 25 years, managing designer stores including Fendi,
Missoni Sport and Etro Boutique Venice.
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Valencia Scott Colombo ’72
Valencia now works for the Contini galleria d’Arte as the art
consultant and vice-director to the owner. With the advantage of
speaking three languages, she is routinely involved in the translation
of art critic essays from Italian to English for exhibition catalogues
and press reviews. She and giancarlo have a son, Daniel
Peter, who has completed his Master’s Degree at Harvard University
Kennedy School of government, so they travel to the United
States at least once a year to visit family and friends. Although
Venice is home, Valencia and giancarlo hope to buy a second home
in New Orleans one day and spend part of each year in the States.
Valencia believes that she received an excellent education at
Sacred Heart that stimulated her to become an independent and
autonomous woman. She feels that the Rosary encouraged her to
be someone who could make a difference in the world. She encourages
people to travel and learn about other cultures which she feels
promotes understanding and tolerance. She says, “The best advice
I can give any young woman today, and especially a Sacred Heart
graduate, is to aim at achieving your goals, and aim high. Feel
like you can do anything you set your mind to doing, and don't
let anything or anyone stand in your way. And yes…we can break
those glass ceilings.”
“Feel like you can
do anything you set
your mind to doing, and don't
let anything or anyone stand
in your way.”
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India Stewart inspires with her artwork. Her beautiful jewelry,
sculptures and ornaments appear all over town in gift shops, on
internet sites and as commissioned keepsakes for civic organizations
and schools.
How did she become so successful? India says she followed her
heart. She always loved to paint and create things but had done
it mainly as a hobby, making Christmas gifts. Then, when she
was in a position where she needed to support herself, she realized
she could turn her passion into a lucrative business. She had never
created sculpture, but when playing with the medium to help her
daughter create something for her teacher, things just started to
happen. “If you have the desire to do something, go ahead and try
it. Don’t talk yourself out of it,” India advises.
“Pay attention to
what the desires of
your heart are.”
India Stewart ’70
970school
provides. “I can meet people who are years younger or years
India gets her inspiration from the Bible and nature. “god is
the author of the Bible and the author of creation,” she says. “You
can see amazing spiritual principles demonstrated in nature.”
When a particular piece of Scripture means a lot to her, she uses
her art as a way to share that meaning with others. Her lovely
designs include butterflies, calla lilies, dragonflies, bees, ladybugs
and banana leaves. She says it is difficult for her to choose a favorite
design, because each is special to her for a different reason. What
gives her the most satisfaction is hearing from those who have
acquired one of her pieces, how it has had special meaning for
them, touching their lives and giving them joy.
When not designing, India enjoys playing musical instruments
and teaching Bible study. She also cherishes time spent with her
family—her husband of 20 years, John, and her two children—
daughter Pearce (also a Sacred Heart graduate) and son, Adrien,
who is in charge of marketing of her business.
As a graduate of Sacred Heart, India feels very connected to
the community. She loves the sense of family and camaraderie the
older, and when we discover we are both children of the Sacred
Heart, there is an instant bond.”
For those interested in design and in any other field, India has
these words of wisdom: “First of all, pay attention to what the
desires of your heart are. If you have a passion, most likely god
has gifted you with that. If you pursue that, it will bring prosperity
and purpose to you and will bless others in your life as well.”
By Lisette Bayle ’83
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Jennifer ’89 & Vanessa ’95 Van Vrancken 1995and be their own person. That self-assuredness would lead her to
apply for a position as news reporter at KPLC-TV in Lake Charles,
LA where, on her first day, she was told to write, edit and tape a
news story. She then moved on to anchor and report the news
at stations in Montgomery, AL and Memphis, TN before moving
back to New Orleans. She has covered significant news stories
from traveling to New York within the week of the September 11th
terrorist attack to traveling back to New Orleans after Hurricane
Katrina. She decided to move home in 2006 to work with FOX 8
knowing there was no more important story to cover as a journalist
than the recovery and rebuilding of her home town.
Some of her fondest memories of Sacred Heart include eating
lunch on the gallery with friends, introducing the governor of
Louisiana as her class' graduation speaker, and traveling to Rome
as part of the Sacred Heart Network's celebration of the Canoniza-
The Van Vrancken sisters have careers that put them in the public
tion of St. Philippine Duchesne. She is excited about the plans for
spotlight on a daily basis. Jennifer (’89) is a television anchor and
the new arts and media center at the school, and feels that it will
news reporter for local channel FOX 8 WVUE-TV, and Vanessa
enable today’s students to explore careers and develop skills that
(’95) is an actress who spends much of her time on stage on Broad-
will prepare them for the jobs of the future.
way. While they have taken different paths, both women have
Vanessa’s passion was, and continues to be, performing. This
pursued careers that feed their passion.
all began while performing in theatre productions at the Rosary
Jennifer entered Sacred Heart in the 9th grade as the winner
and Jesuit High School, as well as theatres around the city. While
of the Janet Erskine Stuart Academic Scholarship, and feels that
in Upper School taking academic classes at Sacred Heart, she also
she was encouraged to develop her strong writing, speaking and
attended NOCCA to develop her dance technique. Fond Sacred
leadership skills from an early age. In Upper School she was a
Heart memories include choreographing winning Rally Night
member of the Quiz Bowl Team, served as Class President sopho-
routines with Ainslie Blanke (’95) and winning multiple events at
more and junior years, Student Council President senior year and
Speech and Debate tournaments on the State level.
was elected governor of Louisiana girls' State. Having received a
She moved to NYC 13 years ago on a full scholarship to the
strong English foundation at the Rosary and with an interest in
American Musical and Dramatic Academy. After graduating,
politics and current events, Jennifer entered Tulane Law School
Vanessa began auditioning in NYC and started landing jobs. Now,
after college and pursued a career as an attorney. She later turned
not only is she living her dream, but she gets to share it with the
her ability to write well, edit and tell a good story, and speak on
world. She has performed in forty-seven states, seven countries, in
the spur of the moment into a more fulfilling career in television
two languages, and has been a part of over forty-five productions.
broadcasting. She credits Sacred Heart for giving her an excellent
She feels her Sacred Heart education prepared her for these experi-
educational foundation with access to AP classes which enabled
ences by encouraging independence and confidence to pursue this
her to place out of an entire semester in college.
career.
Jennifer values the fact that the school leadership was open to
Vanessa encourages students to learn a language, learn to play
new ideas and encouraged young women to think for themselves
an instrument, and travel. Her advice is “Be yourself, and DON’T
follow the crowd!” She feels the new arts center will be a great
resource for helping girls to develop their creative talents.
The Van Vrancken sisters are thankful to their parents for
making the decision to send them both to Sacred Heart, and they
and don't follow
credit their support for helping them to become the successful
individuals they are today.
“...be yourself,
1989
the crowd.”
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2007
For the past four months I have had the privilege of living and
attending school in Rome, Italy. It was a chance of a lifetime that
helped me grow spiritually as well as mentally. I experienced a
world completely different from my own, and really stepped outside
my comfort zone. I met people who had a simpler way of living
because they chose to do without things we find to be necessities.
Transitioning to the Italian way of life was not hard at all, in fact, it
was quite simple. I really give credit to my Sacred Heart education
for how my experience turned out. Whether it was Literature class
comparing authors, or being exposed to the difficulties of life in
Morality class, I was always taught to seek understanding of that
which was different from my own life. In this way, I could really
value and appreciate the Roman lifestyle. It is something unique
that I actually fell in love with and cannot wait to return.
Eleanor McAuliffe ’07
One of my most memorable experiences in Rome happened
a month after arriving. I was taking a cappuccino break from
my Italian lesson with a girl from my class, Karla. She was from
Mexico City and we were both giving a sort of biography of our
lives to one another. Of course knowing there was a Sacred Heart
school in Mexico City, I was about to ask her if she had heard of
Sacred Heart when she said to me, “I went to this all-girls school,
they have one in New Orleans, maybe you’ve heard of it, Sacred
Heart?” My jaw dropped and when I told her that I went to the
Rosary, she was astonished as well. Out of anyone in the entire
world, here we were, two Sacred Heart girls having a cappuccino
together in Rome. We of course discussed Mater, how we both
cried when we went to see her for the first time, and compared the
similarities and differences on how our schools celebrate the various
feasts such as Mater and St. Philippine Duchesne.
After that afternoon, I felt as if I had extended family with me
in Rome. It was an amazing feeling to know that I had a “sister”
there whom I could talk to and count on. Unexpectedly, we always
ran into each other while in Rome and we joked that it must be
Mater bringing us back together continually. It was also nice to
know that Karla valued Sacred Heart as much as I did, and how it
really is our society that is special, not only individual schools. She
agreed with me that Sacred Heart not only gave her the education
to end up studying in Rome, but the courage to explore beyond
her own life. After graduating in 2007, I never thought I would
encounter something as special as Sacred Heart in my life, but I
was wrong because it is because of Sacred Heart I can have extraordinary
things happen to me.
Eleanor McAuliffe at right and Sacred Heart alum from Mexico City
“...it is because of Sacred Heart
I can have extraordinary
things happen to me.”
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CHâSSE OF SAINT MADELEINE SOpHIE RETuRNS TO pARIS
FOuNDING OF THE SOCIéTé Du SACRé-COEuR
Madeleine Sophie Barat was born in Joiny, France, ninety miles southwest of Paris.
growing up in a simple home of a wine-cooper, she received a rigorous classical
education from her brother Louis, a Jesuit. Furthering her education in Paris, she
learned from Father Joseph Varin of plans to start a congregation devoted to education
and the revelation of god’s love through devotion to the Sacred Heart. In
1806, Madeleine Sophie was elected Superior general of the Society she founded,
an office she held until her death. On this year’s Feast of the Sacred Heart, she
returned to Boulevard des Invalides, to
the Sacred Heart Chapel in St. Francis
Xavier Church, footsteps from the first
school she opened in Paris (1820), now
Musée Rodin, where she worked, prayed,
and died.
Her return to Paris after 105 years in
Barat home on Rue Davier where Madeleine
Sophie was born 230 years ago.
THE ExpuLSIONS
Brussels was a joyful and celebrated event
attended by many RSCJ and friends
including Sr. Muriel Cameron.
In the first decade of twentieth century France, the government renewed its drive
for laicization and enacted a series of laws of Separation that closed establishments
of the religious. The law of July 7, 1904 barred religious congregations from
teaching. With the expulsions, more than 2,500 Religious of the Sacred Heart left
France. The incorrupt body of Madeleine Sophie was brought to Jette-Saint-Pierre,
Brussels, home to her Society since 1834. Beatified in 1909, Madeleine was placed
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St. Francis Xavier Church, Paris, the resting
place of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat.

Sister Florence de la Villéon, Provincial
of France and Sister Barbara Rogers,
Headmistress of Newton Country Day School
of the Sacred Heart.
Site of the first Sacred Heart School
Madeleine Sophie opened in Paris (1820),
now Musée Rodin, on Boulevard des Invalides.
in a reliquary or châsse in the Jette chapel. Following several moves to different
houses of the Society within the city of Brussels, she was transferred in 1998 to the
community chapel of Reu de l’Abondance in an immigrant section of the city.
A decade later, Sister Clare Pratt, Superior general 2000-2008, announced
that after thoughtful consultation and research, the Provincials of Belgium-
Netherlands and France proposed a final resting place for the foundress saint—the
Church of St. Francis Xavier in the Paris diocese that introduced the cause of her
beatification. The parish church, open to the public, makes the châsse accessible to
the international community of Religious, alumnae, students, and friends.
FROM BRuSSELS TO pARIS
INSTALLATION OF THE CHâSSE
The Liturgy for the Installation of the Châsse of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat was
presided over by André Cardinal Vingt-Trois, Archbishop of Paris. Almost 2,000
international travelers gathered in the Church of St. Francis Xavier, including Sister
Kathleen Conan, Superior general of the Society; the parish priest of Joiny; members
and friends of the Barat family; the Paris Provincial of the Jesuits; and Religious
of the Sacred Heart representing more than 2,700 Religious in 43 countries.
In a moving ceremony that marked the reception of the châsse into the parish of
St. Francis Xavier, the shroud covering the reliquary was lifted by the Provincials
of Belgium-Netherlands and France.
In the presence of their foundress, the Religious of the Sacred Heart, wearing
orange stoles, gathered at the altar steps to individually renew their vows in one of
the three official languages of the Society: English, French, and Spanish. A banner,
with seven bands representing the French cities with Sacred Heart schools and
with meridians and parallels intersecting the logo of the Society to add worldwide
character, was raised in honor of the Installation.
“The presence of this saint who created a new form of apostolic life, founded
on interior life and union with the Heart of Christ, will remind each of us of the
beauty of the mission to educate youth,” said Monsignor Chauver of St. Francis
Xavier parish. “Her presence will increase in us the desire for holiness.”
Reprinted with permission from Newton Country Day School
The date of transfer to Paris is significant, wrote Sister Prat in 2007. “It marks 100
years since the end of the expulsions from France, the last Religious of the Sacred
Heart having left Conflans in 1909. It is significant that she, whose missionary
desires were never able to be satisfied, would have a final resting place in a parish
dedicated to the patron of missions.”
Sister Françoise Belpaire, Provencial of Belgium-Netherlands addressed the loss
of the “presence and closeness of the châsse, as a departure rather like the absence
of a member who leaves the family that welcomed her.” However, she added, “by
returning to the places where she lived, she will be restored to the universal church.”
Sister Belpaire; Sister Florence de la Velléon, Provincial of France; and Sister
Françoise greffe, coordinator of the Installation; accompanied St. Madeleine
Sophie from Brussels to Paris.
Pictured from left to right are Joan Magnetti,
RSCJ, Muriel Cameron, RSCJ, Grace
Butler, RSCJ, Rosemary Sheehan, RSCJ,
and Eleanor MacLellan, RSCJ outside of
St. Francis Xavier Church, Boulevard Les
Invalides, Paris, June 19, 2009.
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IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS
In late March of 2008, I received my acceptance
letter to Sprout Creek Farm. I
was ecstatic, naturally; wildlife and the
outdoors had always been special to me, and
I was ready to live a simple lifestyle. This is
exactly what Sprout Creek Farm gave me. I
gained a stronger faith in god, tons of new
friends who I still consider my sisters, and
that simple lifestyle that I had been yearning
for. At the farm, we milked cows, fed
the animals, built a gazebo for a new tree
orchard, gardened, laughed, milked the
goats, laughed some more and had the best
time of our lives. Now you might ask who I
am referring to as "we." That’s simple. The
Network Summer Service Projects bring together
Sacred Heart students from all over
the country; it might sound cheesy, but it
is very strange how we are all connected.
Starting conversation was easy with these
girls because we had so much in common:
Mater masses, class rings, cache-cache,
Coeur de Jésus, goûter, surprise congés, and
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By Elise Landreaux '11
Editor’s note: The Sacred Heart Network Summer Service Project is in its 19th year of offering
programs to students and faculty that enrich their commitment to “social awareness that impels
to action.” In 2009, over 171 Network students from 19 Sacred Heart Schools participated in
the eleven Summer Service Programs offered. The Rosary had four students participate. Elise
Landreaux and Gabrielle Broders went to Chicago for the “Juvenile Justice” program. Maria
Willhoit traveled to Poughkeepsie, New York to live and work at “Sprout Creek Farm,” and
Grace Heidel participated in the “Bays to Waves” program in San Francisco. To learn more about
all the programs, contact Sue Heidel, Upper School Community Outreach Coordinator.
all of the many other Sacred Heart traditions.
By the end of this trip I felt fulfilled
by god and couldn’t be happier when I got
home to keep up communications with my
new "sisters." It was one of the best experiences
of my life.
Due to my utter love for the farm, the
next summer (my sophomore year) I decided
to attend another Network Summer Service
Project. However, this one was quite different.
It was held in Chicago where we learned
about the Juvenile Justice System. At first
this project was a letdown for me. Why you
might ask? Well, we didn’t do any physical
work, and I didn’t feel like I was making a
difference. However, after many meetings
with important Cook County employees,
a visit to juvenile court, and cleaning up
a school in the projects, everything came
together, and I was hit with a wave of emotions.
I realized that this was much, much
different then the farm. It was a more complicated
issue that you had to learn about
before entering into and getting your hands
dirty. Toward the last day, I was changed
inside, and I still am. It gave me a strong
sense of gratitude realizing that my life is
really not bad at all (even when I get that
failing test grade back). After coming home,
I would not let myself complain about my
life knowing that I could have it 100 times
worse. I also gained a stronger sense of faith
and made many friends who I am still in
contact with. In fact, one of them came
down to New Orleans on our exchange program
for three weeks in October. I was her
host sister, and we had a blast together.
I would recommend taking a look at
these Network Service Projects—they are
life-changing. Now I can’t force you to do
this, but I will end on this note. I know that
I would be a completely different person if I
had not attended these projects. They mean
the world to me, and I hope that everyone
could have experiences like this.
Sprout Creek Farm

The Sacred hearT faculTy iS compoSed
of many alumnae who have reTurned
To The roSary To Teach or work aS
STaff. over The nexT few iSSueS, we
will feaTure TheSe ladieS and Share
Som e of T h e i r T hough TS on w h aT
Sacred hearT meanS To Them.
Taylor Legendre Houser
'97 Rosary
Taylor, our new Alumnae Director, came to
Sacred Heart in Upper School. She remembers,
“Betty Constantin, the former Lower School
religion teacher, was my neighbor and she was
always talking about the wonderful things the
Sacred Heart girls were doing at school. They
always seemed to be having such a great time. I came to visit and
knew then that this is where I wanted to be! I love coming to work
every day and being back at Sacred Heart. The atmosphere is like
that of a family, and it is so warm and welcoming. My job is wonderful
— I get to re-connect with many of my ASH friends and
help our alums stay connected to Sacred Heart.”
Barbara Ramirez Alpaugh
’76 Rosary
Barbara has been teaching the toddlers for the
past five years. She started her life at Sacred
Heart in the fifth grade and continued all the
way through her senior year attending the
Sacred Heart school in greenwich, CT during
a semester in Upper School. Barbara says, “I
am very proud to be part of this school. Coming to work is a joy because
everyone I work with is nice. I feel that it is more than a job...
it is a vocation. I also love the fact that I can teach my faith and at
the same time renew my faith and inner child.” Barbara closes by
saying, “I made and continue to make the most important life-long
friends at ASH. I never underestimate the value of friendship and
the love and support they have given me.”
Kay Farrell Higginbotham
’74 Rosary
Kay attended ASH from prekindergarten
through 12th grade. For the past six years she
has been the Little Hearts/Preschool/Primary
School Division Head and before that taught
music in the Primary School for 24 years. Her
mother attended a Sacred Heart school and
Kay admits that “with three RSCJs as aunts and one great aunt
as an RSCJ, it was just part of our family’s decision that I would
attend too.” Her daughter Kellen Higginbotham Ranger ’01 also
attended the Rosary. Kay admits, “I love working at ASH because
of the people and the students. My passion to teach music was truly
a gift, and I had so much fun sharing that talent with the students
for 24 years. Moving into administration provides me with an opportunity
to motivate teachers and students about the importance
of a Sacred Heart education and the value of the goals and Criteria.”
Kay says, “When I was teaching music, I use to say ‘no one
should have this much fun at work!’ Now, as an administrator, I
stand in awe of the mission of Sacred Heart education and how it
influences young women and the professionals in its midst.”
Lacey Crawford Lanier
’98 Rosary
Lacey attended Sacred Heart from pre-primary
(now kindergarten) through 12th grade.
She feels that “working at Sacred Heart is a
lot like having a second family. It is so much
more than a job. Everyone here really wants to
make a positive difference. The support and
kindness shared are like nowhere else. Whether you are discussing
how you execute a lesson plan, or suffering a personal tragedy, the
faculty and staff truly care about you and your well-being. We all
try to focus on the goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart and live by
them. From making hearty snacks, to the manners of the month,
there are core values that everyone holds dear. I started teaching
at Sacred Heart in 2005 right after Katrina. I was married in the
Chapel the Friday night before the storm, and returned a few
months later to start our belated school year and my first year of
teaching the toddlers. god must be smiling, because I have come
full circle. I started my life at Sacred Heart in kindergarten with
Erin Sabludowsky and Connie Berner. I had the opportunity to coteach
with Connie Berner in nursery, and I am currently teaching
prekindergarten with Julie DesRoches. After taking some time off
to have my baby, I found myself here once again after the loss of our
beloved Sister Carmela Parisi last year. Logan, my 18-month-old
daughter is happy at ASH-FIN, and I can’t wait for her to join me
on the Mater Campus.”
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avenue markeTplace –
chriSTmaS in ocTober
Marketplace Chairmen:
Mary Belle Connick and Colleen Barber
October 22, 2009 — This new fundraiser
for the school sold out a seated luncheon
sponsored and catered by Clancy’s
and included a full day of festivities, food,
music and shopping. The holiday marketplace
featured over 110 merchants. With
over 400 people in attendance, we were
able to raise a net income of approximately
$20,000. Congratulations to the
committee that organized this premier
event: Mary Belle Connick and Colleen
Barber, Valerie Bayle, Julie Ann Connick,
Denise Galloway, Ingrid Garvey, Kelley
Good, Anne Guillot, Charlotte Hebert,
Erin Leutkemeier, Sarah Ott, Beth Owens,
and Wendy Thomas. Special thanks
to our sponsors: Mary Beth Rittiner —
State Farm Agent, New Orleans Party
Rentals, Brian and Mary Larson and all
of our volunteers.
Members of the Marketplace Committee:
Beth Owens, Ingrid Garvey,
Kelley Good and Valerie Bayle.
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AuCTION – LIVE FROM NEW YORK, IT'S SATuRDAY NIGHT!
November 7, 2009 — With bright lights in front of the New York skyline
and a musical performance by Flambeaux, the Nims Fine Arts Center was
transformed in a New York minute into the Big Apple. While sipping on their
“South of Manhattans,” over 300 guests served as the studio audience for
a very entertaining performance by our host and auctioneer Bryan Batt.
A standing ovation goes out to our generous sponsors: Whitney National
Bank, East Jefferson General Hospital, Wells Fargo Advisors, Mediterranean
Tile and Marble and Frischhertz Electric for underwriting an event
that auctioned off over 160 items with a net profit of $103,000. Patrons
bid on diamond jewelry, sports memorabilia, creative class creations,
MADMEN memorabilia and trips to New York and Las Vegas! The night
would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our
2009 Auction Committee: Machele Payne, Jennifer Hardie, Kellie Hardie,
Ann Mitchell-Wypyski, Doran Roemershauser and Kristy Vanderbrook. We
also want to applaud our sponsors, donors, faculty, staff and volunteers
who worked hard to make this a fundraising success for the school.
Live Auction winner Eric Skrmetta putting that final bid in on the Pajama Party.
Special thanks to our in-kind sponsors who provided us with so many
generous items that were essential to the evening’s enjoyment: Air Effects/
Sky-Tracker, LLC, The Antoine Family and Artisan Fine Wines, Bourbon
House, Brown Forman Spirits, Bryan Batt, Crystal Clear Imaging, Chef
Greg and Mary Sonnier of Gabrielle’s at the Uptowner, Dickie Brennan
and Company, ETC! Eatery.to.go.Catering, Flavorbox Catering, Houston’s,
Le Bon Vie Studio, Lisa Musso Film Catering, Lucky Dogs, New Orleans
Party Rentals, Pepperoni Café, Ristorante Filippo, The Plant Gallery, The
Royal Sweet and Walter J. Barnes Electric Company.

ROSARY AND NEWTON COuNTRY DAY COLLABORATE
ON CAMpuS MINISTRY
Eight students and three faculty members
from the Rosary joined students and faculty
at Newton Country Day School of the Sacred
Heart in a collaborative Campus Ministry
project. The Rosary freshmen, sophomores,
and juniors were hosted by Newton student
members of Campus Ministry: A. Nilles ’10,
C. Nilles ’11, L. Henderson ’11, K. Marano
’12, K. Neuberger ’12, C. Hewins ’13, E.
Strachan ’13, and g. Tricomi ’13.
The National Merit Scholarship Corpora-
tion announced the names of approximately
16,000 Semifinalists in the 55th annual National
Merit Scholarship program. More than
1.5 million high school juniors in more than
21,000 high schools entered the 2010 competition
by taking the 2008 Preliminary SAT/
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Semifinalists represent less than 1 percent of
all high school seniors and include the highestscoring
entrants in each state. Semifinalists
will now try to advance to the finalist level of
the competition. Approximately 8,200 finalists
eventually will receive merit scholarships
for college undergraduate study. About 90
percent of the semifinalists are expected to
become finalists, and about half of the finalists
will win a National Merit Scholarship and
earn the title of Merit Scholar. Merit scholars
will be announced in the spring of 2009.
Arriving on Saturday, November 7, Rosary
students, Shelley Tompkins ’11, grace
Heidel ’11, Caroline Reed ’12, Hannah
McIntyre ’12, Mae Lobrano ’12, Liza Seelig
’13, Katie Escousse ’13, and Darby Cressy
’13 spent the weekend touring Boston and
the surrounding area with their host families.
While at Newton, the visitors attended classes
with their host sisters and worked closely
with Campus Ministry committee members
and faculty. They observed and discussed
the various aspects of Campus Ministry that
include class and all-school service projects,
retreats, and the Upper School Chapel services
held each Wednesday morning.
The Rosary team departed for New
Orleans, excited to share Campus Ministry
ideas and projects learned in collaboration
with their Newton peers.
Semi-Finalists:
Rima AbiSamra, Caroline Bologna,
Margaret Forshag, Alison Harrington,
and Libby LeCorgne
SACRED HEART SENIORS
ATTEND NOCCA
Pictured above are seniors who attend the
New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts
(NOCCA). From left to right they are:
Emma Caffrey – Vocal Music, Kelle Ory –
Jazz guitar, Ashley Milanese – Vocal Music
(classical voice), Aubrey Adams – Musical
Theatre, and Corinne DiLeo – Vocal Music.
The girls take their academic classes in the
morning at the Rosary, and then leave school
to attend classes in their artistic concentration
in the afternoon.
academy of The Sacred hearT announceS naTional meriT Semi-finaliSTS
National Merit Semi-finalists are pictured in the front row from left to right: Rima AbiSamra,
Caroline Bologna, Margaret Forshag, Alison Harrington and Libby LeCorgne. Top: Commended
Scholars: Taylor Daigle, Caroline Pellerin and National Hispanic Scholar: Caroline Crumley.
Commended Scholars:
Taylor Daigle and Caroline Pellerin
National Hispanic Scholar:
Caroline Crumley
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NEWSMAKERS
Young alumnae return to the Rosary to speak to the seniors.
ASH second-grader Wesley Warren won the NFL's
Play 60 Super Kid contest, met Drew Brees
and went to the Super Bowl. To see more visit:
www.nflrush.com/buzz/category/wesley
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Senior Ellie Quinn was selected by her peers to
portray Mater.
Atherton students visited ASH while in New Orleans to help with rebuilding efforts.
The Academy of the Sacred Heart Board of Trustees.

E.E. FORD FOuNDATION AWARDS GRANT FOR AN uppER
SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD OuTREACH INITIATIVE
January 2010 — The Academy of the Sacred Heart announces that the
Edward E. Ford Foundation has awarded the school a matching grant of
$50,000 to support a neighborhood outreach initiative. For each new or increased
gift to the Annual Fund, the Foundation will match dollar for dollar
up to $50,000 making this a $100,000.00 grant award. The funds for this
grant will support the needs of a low SES (Socio Economic Status) section
adjacent to the Back Square. The funds will specifically be used for the establishment
for an outreach program for the new arts and athletics center.
Only new and increased gifts between November 19, 2009 and December
31, 2010 will count towards the matching challenge. Let the challenge begin.
Please contact the Development Office for more information at 269-1210 or
you can make your secure gift online at www.ashrosary.org.
THE MITCHINER GITTINGER AND HARpER FAMILY
FOuNDATIONS AWARD GRANT FOR GLOBAL EDuCATION
December 2009 — The Academy of the Sacred Heart was awarded $15,600
from the Mitchinger Gittinger Harper Family Foundations towards the
school’s Global Education Initiative. The initiative provides student exchanges
in collaboration with the International Network of Sacred Heart Schools
and faculty professional development in the area of global education.
upCOMING EVENTS
Congé – “Heart Hat Zone”
April 18, 2010
Congé Chairman Ingrid Garvey and Co-
Chairs Mary Belle Connick, Michele King
and Sara Ott invite you to celebrate
the Spring Fair on the back square of
the Rosary Campus. Come out to enjoy
music, games, shopping, food and drink
with your family and friends.
Headmaster’s Circle Dinner
May 5, 2010
Come join this special group of do-
nors* and enjoy an elegant evening in
the courtyard of the Rosary Campus.
Dionne Bloemer and August Robin
(Mother and Grandfather of Catherine ’13
and Caroline ’14) generously underwrite
this fantastic affair with cocktails and
dinner by Restaurant August. It’s a night
not to miss!
*Donors who contribute $1,300 or
more to the Annual Giving Fund are
included in the Headmaster’s Circle.
(see our ad on the inside back cover).
For more information about special
events or how you can get involved as
a sponsor or a volunteer, contact the
Development Office at 504-269-1232.
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Academy of the Sacred Heart Cross Country
Team celebrating their 4th straight State
Championship Title.
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Cross Country team with winning trophy.
4-PEAT
Emily Tixier sprints to a 5th place finish at the
2009 Cross Country State Championships.
Coaches Jenny and Greg Caro celebrate their 4th
straight State Championship.

Helen Marsh – Helen Marsh swimming in the
finals of the 100 yard Breaststroke.
Helen Marsh swimming in the finals of the
100-yard Breaststroke.
Brooke Buras puts up a “Big Block.” Brook was
selected All-District, All-Metro and All-State.
Kristie Chalmers goes up high for a “Kill.”
SWIMMING STATE CHAMpIONSHIpS
coach: Kara Martin
Team roster: Bella Barré, Bond Bordelon,
Elizabeth Burvant, Clerc Cooper,
Victoria Fox, Emily gundlach,
Megan Jackson, Courtney LaChute,
Helen Marsh, Katie McDougal,
Emily Olivier, Elizabeth Selden,
Victoria Selden, and Lucy Simon
megan Jackson was a bronze medalist
in the 200M Free and 500M Free
200m im relay Team won the bronze
medal: Victoria Fox, Emily gundlach,
Megan Jackson, Elizabeth Selden
200m free relay Team won bronze also:
Clerc Cooper, Courtney LaChute,
Katie McDougal, Emily Olivier
Coach Kara Martin and the Swim Team
celebrate winning State Runner-Up.
Volleyball State Championship Team. Top Row: Brandon Ecker (Coach), Jason Aucoin (Trainer),
Daniela Delgado, Kristie Chalmers, Brook Buras, Caroline Dienes, Maddie LaForge,
Katherine Moody and Mike Barnes (Coach). Bottom Row: Taylor Granito, Amy Fok,
Molly Phayer, Katherine Fleming, Taylor Staub, Lauren Holmes, and Margaret Viator.
ASH STATE VOLLEYBALL SEMI-FINALIST
coaches: Mike Barnes and Brandon Ecker
Trainer: Jason Aucoin
Team members:
Seniors – Kristie Chalmers, Molly Phayer, Taylor Stulb
Juniors – Brook Buras, Daniela Delgado, Caroline Dienes, Katherine Fleming,
Taylor granito, Maddie LaForge, Katherine Moody, Margaret Viator
Sophomores – Amy Fok and Lauren Holmes
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ALuMNAE NEWS
Anne Storey Carty ’59 — retired as the
founding headmistress of The Regis School
of Sacred Heart, Houston in 2006. Since
then she spends 5 1/2 months a year on
Cape Cod. Her daughter is traveling the
world, and she and her husband Paul are
going to meet her in Brazil and go to Argentina
with her. Her son is teaching Theology
at B.C. High School and coaching freshman
football and rugby.
Anne Gregory Gonsoulin ’61 — Anne
and her husband relocated to Breckenridge
after Katrina. She says, “Moving was quite
an unexpected change, but one with lots of
new adventures. I work part time in Denver
as a Marriage and Family therapist and am
studying Jungian Psychology. I am also an
affiliate faculty member of Regis University
and teach one class a semester in their Master's
of Counseling and Marriage and Family
Therapy Program. Mother Bush's English
classes continue to be the foundation for my
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study and teaching. Our Class of 1961 had
a fun dinner together last fall, and we are
already planning for our 50-year graduation
celebration in 2011. My five children are
scattered around the country and my three
grandchildren, all under the age of 3, are
the new loves of my life.”
Nancy D'Albora Zuker '61 — is living
in sunny California. She has four married
children and 10 grandchildren. She is
“loving life” and looking forward to her 50th
reunion next year.
Beth Kelly Cook ’65 — for the past 35
years, Beth has been married to husband
Walter and lived near Toronto, Canada. She
spent decades in the IT industry before escaping
five years ago to play full-time with
books and her garden. Her small garden
design firm, Sweet Results, provides much
entertainment during her retirement. She is
a Master gardener and has recently received
the Horticulturist Certificate from the
University of guelph. She enjoys sharing
her knowledge with the public and helping
solve the gardening problems presented by
contemporary urban environments.
Karen Killeen Daly ’78 — is staying busy
and working on a 50th birthday party for the
Class of 1978 next fall. Please contact Karen
at kdaly@nc.rr.com if you are interested in
participating. Karen says, “there is a new
AASH alumnae group in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel
Hill area. Mary Grace Magee
Sellars '77 and I are involved. The group
meets every other month on a Saturday—
just for fun. Next meeting is Saturday,
March 13 at my house. Anyone in the area
who is interested should contact me.”
Christy Verges Peachey N.D., CNHP ’89 —
is a Doctor of Naturopathy and a certified
Natural Health Professional practicing in
Mandeville, LA.
Lisa Tahir ’89 — is a psychotherapist in
private practice and also a custom glass
artist. She was recognized by New Orleans
Magazine in 2007 as a Top New Orleanian to
watch. She has taught cast glass techniques
around the world at Pilchuck glass School,
Urban glass in NYC, Penland School of
Crafts, and at Toyama glass School in Japan.
Lucinda Iglesias ’90 — After 10 years in
the financial industry, Lucinda is excited to
be the manager of business development at
Offsetters Clean Technology, Inc., Canada’s
premier provider of high quality climate
solutions for individuals and businesses.
Offsetters has been recognized and endorsed
by leading industry experts such as the
Pembina Institute, Environment Canada
and the BC government. Offsetters is the
official carbon supplier to the Vancouver
2010 games. Lucinda looks forward to en-
joying many of the 2010 Winter Olympic
events in Vancouver where she has been living
for the past 15 years.

Liza Llampay Skipwith ’90 (child of the
Sacred Heart) — is the Director of Counseling
Services and the Upper School Counselor
at Colorado Academy, an independent
school in Denver. The beautiful campus
spans 95 acres and overlooks the Rocky
Mountains. This is her fourth year at the
Academy, and her husband is the Head of
School at Bishop Machebeuf High School
in Denver. Their nine-year-old son Sebastian
has become the avid ice hockey player,
and their 6-year-old daughter Sofia is playing
soccer and enjoying the great outdoors.
They love getting away to the mountains to
ski, and enjoy outdoor sports with the kids,
but they miss NOLA as well.
ASH Alumnae (class of 1990), "Sacred Heart
girls" living in Denver, CO, Penny Eppling
Fisk (child of the Sacred Heart), Molly Kemmerly
Sorrenson '90, Liza Llampay Skipwith
(child of the Sacred Heart), and Suzan Downing
Sclove '90.
Keegan E. Chopin ’92 — In June 2009,
Keegan left corporate America and started
her own general civil litigation practice in
Houston. She and her husband Joey David
are excited to announce that they are expecting
their second child in July 2010.
Charlotte Jacob Dawson ’93 — has been
living in Brunei Negara Darussalem for the
past three years, a small country in Southeast
Asia on the island of Borneo; however,
she and her family will soon be moving
to China. Over the past 11 years, her husband's
career has brought them from New
Orleans to Houston to Brunei and now to
Beijing! The ex-pat lifestyle is one their family
has enjoyed. She says, “day-to-day life is
much the same in terms of routines, but the
daily sites are so different from home. We
see hornbills, monitor lizards and monkeys.
The weather is tropical year-round, so imagine
living in New Orleans summer all the
time! You get used to it though. Culturally,
we live amongst Malay Muslims or ethnic
Chinese. All the people here are friendly
and warm-hearted. It is generally a smalltown
existence but with a cultural twist.
The best thing has been the opportunity for
travel. We've now been to eastern Australia,
Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand, Bali in
Indonesia, Kuala Lampur (KL) in Malaysia,
and Singapore. Beijing promises to be a
very different Asian experience and we are
looking forward to our move and new life
in China!”
Haven Leclere Ilgenfritz ’94 — and her
husband Carter and have moved back to
New Orleans. She is working at Capital
One Bank as Vice President and Advisor
—Treasury Management—U.S. Corporate.
They are busy raising two boys, C.T., who
is five and Brooks is three years old.
Arie Roth Kaller ’94 — completed a Bachelor’s
Degree from Alabama, her Master’s
Degree from Southeastern Louisiana, and
a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in
Oceanography and Coastal Sciences. Preceding
her graduation, she married Matthew
Kaller in a ceremony held at Sacred Heart.
She is working for the Department of Interior
at Minerals Management Service.
Rebecca McAlear ’94 — is living in
NYC and works in advertising at Ogilvy
as Program Manager on the global Avon
account. She is an active member in the
New York City Junior League and sits on
the fundraising committee which hosts two
major events a year to raise funds for the
Playground Improvement Project.
Ann-Marie Heslin ’95 — serves as the
Director of Zoo-To-Do Events for Audubon
Nature Institute. She is also co-chairman of
the Junior League of New Orleans' "Kids
in the Kitchen" community project, and is
on the Sacred Heart Alumnae Board. She
holds other memberships in the Southern
Yacht Club, Young Leadership Council
and the greater New Orleans Phi Mu
Alumnae Chapter.
Carissa Kerner Falter ’96 — has a fouryear-old
son Jack and a 14-month-old
daughter Chloe. She owns a Medical Supply
company named Urosource L.L.C and has
been in business for 3 1/2 years. She and
her husband Paul live in Lafayette, LA and
their son Jack will be starting St. John Berchman's
school in grand Coteau (the boys
Sacred Heart school) in the fall of 2010.
Their daughter Chloe will be joining him at
ASH grand Coteau in 2011!
Consuela “Connie” Green ’97 — is an
attorney in Baton Rouge and is pursuing
a Master’s Degree in of Public Administration
at Louisiana State University. She recently
co-founded the Baton Rouge affiliate
of Dress for Success, an international notfor-profit
organization that promotes the
economic independence of disadvantaged
women by providing professional attire, a
network of support and the career development
tools to help women thrive in work
and in life.
Parker May
Katherine Eagan May ’97 — has recently
completed her residency in Internal Medicine
and is currently working for the VA
Hospital in Jackson, MS. She and her husband
Blake and two- year-old son Parker,
recently traveled to Hershey, PA to visit her
sister Margaret Eagan Patterson ’98 and
visit with her new baby. Parker loved being
in the snow and meeting his cousin Patrick.
Margaret Zainey Roux ’97 — is thrilled
to announce that her business, Style Editor
Designs, has opened a retail location inside
Agora galleries on Magazine Street in
New Orleans.
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Kylee Krida ’99 — is the new Director
of Sales for the Holiday Inn Express &
Suites just north of Seattle, Washington.
She has branched out of non-profit work
to acquire in-depth sales experience. As
Director of Sales, Kylee will direct big
business corporate and government sales
efforts to grow market share by streamlining
effective sales strategies. Prior to entering
the hospitality industry, Kylee was the Event
Planner for Z Special Promotion & Event
Management on Mercer Island. While there
she managed large scale fund raising galas
for non-profits in Seattle. Her background
in non-profit and government agency work
spans four years, prior to that she worked in
the publishing industry for five years. Kylee
is engaged to be married, next fall, to an
army medic currently serving in Iraq.
Sara Beth Geoghegan ’00 — released her
CD "Tired of Singing Sad Songs" in April
and has been touring the country doing shows,
and online marketing on iTunes and CD
Baby and her website, sarabethsongs.com
Courtney Trufant Sutton ’00 — and her
husband Brett have recently started Flavor
Box Catering Company. They very generously
donated delicious sandwiches to the
2009 ASH Auction.
Daniella Cagol ’01 — Has been living in
the UK after a year of traveling around the
world. She recently completed a Master’s
Degree in Magazine Journalism. She is
heading a new website as the Chief Online
Publishing Editor and freelancing at other
London sites as a fashion journalist/writer.
She will soon start working for WOUND
Magazine in the UK, and will be the
“new voice” of the Nibbati girl Editorial
Site, a designer line of a NOLA resident
based in Miami.
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Francesca Perkins
Maria Linares Klaffky ’01 — was married
this past July in Antigua, guatemala to Stephen
Klaffky. One of her bridesmaids was
Sacred Heart graduate Camille Burke ’01.
Stephen is from glastonbury, Connecticut
where they now live. They met in D.C.
while Maria was an undergrad at george
Washington University and Stephen was
a law student at georgetown. Maria is a
preschool teacher and Stephen is an attorney
in Hartford.
Danielle Long ’01 — just completed her
first semester at Columbia University where
she is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Arts
Administration. In May 2008, her boyfriend,
Bradley King, proposed while in
Florence, Italy. They are planning a New
Orleans wedding for 2010!
Francesca Perkins ’01 — graduated from
Fordham University Law School and passed
the New York State Bar examination. After
taking a celebratory bar trip to Bangkok
and Chiang Mai, Thailand, she began working
as an attorney at the New York offices
of the international law firm of Chadbourne
& Parke LLP where she is a second year litigation
associate.
Amelia Fromherz ’04 — spent last summer
in Lebanon working in a hospital in Beirut
and ran into her religion teacher from ASH
Upper School, Ramsey Harik. Amelia is in
her second year of medical school at LSU in
New Orleans.
Kingsley Blum '05 — graduated from
the University of georgia in May '09 with
Bachelor’s Degrees in Anthropology and
French. She is currently on the Island of
Reunion off of the coast of Madagascar
teaching English until April 2010 through
the Teaching Assistant Program in France.
Kingsley was in New York for most of August
and September of 2009 where she spent
time with Sarah Landrum ’05, who is living
and working there, and Willa Marquis ’05.
Elisabeth LeBlanc '05 — is working in
the same Teaching Assistant Program and
will be teaching in a French town near the
Swiss Alps.
Elizabeth Spangenberg ’05 — graduated
from the University of San Diego in May
2009 and was commissioned as an ensign
in the U.S. Navy. She is stationed on the
USS Vandergrift, a guided missile frigate in
San Diego. They will deploy for the Persian
gulf this year.

upCOMING ALuMNAE EVENTS
Friday, March 26, 9:30 am
Alumnae Baby Party
Sunday, April 18
Congé
Friday, June 11, 5:30 pm
Feast of the Sacred Heart
October 15-17, 2010
Reunion 2010
(honor classes end in 0 and 5)
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REuNION WEEKEND
2009 2009 Alumnae Alumnae Award Award Recipients, Recipients, Marguerite Marguerite
Kern Kern Kingsmill Kingsmill ’74 ’74 and and Donna Donna Fraiche Fraiche
Tim Burns and Sr. Lillian Conaghan,
RSCJ RSCJ at at the the 50-year 50-year luncheon luncheon
Class Class of of 2004 2004 with with Dr. Dr. Burns Burns
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Sr. Sr. Mary Mary Blish, Blish, RSCJ RSCJ and and Sr. Sr. Jane Jane McKinlay, McKinlay, RSCJ RSCJ accepted accepted
the the the Alumnae Alumnae Alumnae Award Award Award plaque plaque plaque in in in memory memory memory of of of Sr. Sr. Sr. Carmela Carmela Carmela Parisi, Parisi, Parisi,
RSCJ RSCJ from from Betty Betty Smith Smith Sullivan Sullivan ’65 ’65
The The Class Class of of 1959 1959 at at the the 50-year 50-year luncheon luncheon
The The Gumbo Gumbo Trio Trio performed performed for for the the Jazz Jazz Luncheon Luncheon
Class Class of of 1959 1959 presented presented their their class class gift gift of of new new
podiums podiums for for the the Mater Mater Campus. Campus.
Margaret Margaret Margaret Margaret Kessels, Kessels, Kessels, Kessels, Anne Anne Anne Anne Delery Delery Delery Delery Comarda Comarda Comarda Comarda ’75, ’75, ’75, ’75,
Jenny Jenny Jenny Comarda Comarda Comarda ’04, ’04, ’04, Meg Meg Meg Kessels Kessels Kessels Grady Grady Grady ’89 ’89 ’89

Class of 1989
Avenue Singers at Mass
Adair Adair Kingsmill Kingsmill ’08 ’08 and and Allison Allison Kingsmill Kingsmill ’08 ’08
The The Rosary Rosary Alumnae Alumnae Board Board
Class Class Class Class of of of of 1994 1994 1994 1994
Rosary/Barat Rosary/Barat College College alumnae alumnae celebrated celebrated their their reunion reunion at at the the Family Family Mass Mass
Class Class of of 1979 1979
Joan Joan Walet Walet Hartson Hartson ’55, ’55, Holley Holley Flournoy Flournoy ’79, ’79,
Sr. Sr. Betsy Betsy Hartson, Hartson, RSCJ RSCJ ’55, ’55, Connie Connie Hartson Hartson Winsberg Winsberg ’82 ’82
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ALuMNAE WEDDINGS
Charlotte Rebecca Tanet ’90
To: Constantine Frank Nicoladis
Suzan Downing ’90
To: Benjamin Sclove
Monique Marie Mars Mugnier ’95
To: Marcello John Lombardi
Tealy Tuffs Dipple ’96
To: Taylor Hewgley
Megan Friday Auer ’97
To: Kevin David Micale
Rebekah Harris ’99
To: Nathan Abraham Aronson
Lauren Elizabeth Ahearn ’99
To: Nicholas Joseph Tarantino
Jennifer Brooke Lacey ’99
To: Kendall Henri Chauvin
Allison Todd Russell ’00
To: Ryan Lee Waldron
Maria Gabriela Linares ’01
To: Stephen Klaffky
Jennifer Nicole Curole ’02
To: Matthew Vernile greco
photo by Sandra O'Claire
Jessica Thérèse Morrison ’03
To: Douglas E. Hogan
Kate Marinaro ’04
To: Daniel Joseph Holden
Sarah Ruth Gniady ’05
To: Samuel Bass
Gniady Gniady - - Bass Bass Wedding Wedding
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Russell Russell - - Waldron Waldron Wedding Wedding
Linares Linares - - Klaffky Klaffky Wedding Wedding
Auer Auer - - Micale Micale Wedding Wedding
Curole Curole Curole - - - Greco Greco Greco Wedding Wedding Wedding
J
BLESS THESE BABIES
Celeste Harris LaForge ’87
8th child, 3rd girl (Helena Marie)
Joann Wax Collins ’89 (A)
2nd and 3rd children, 1st and 2nd girls
(Erin Kathleen, Colleen Patricia)
Gionne Graetz Celbi ’90
1st child, 1st boy (Elias Mehmet Noah)
Royceann Brechtel Fugler ’90
1st child, 1st boy
Connie Lanassa Shannon ’90
4th child, 2nd girl (Chloe)
Meryl Tracey Andry ’91
4th child, 4th girl (Adelaide Catherine)
Kate Crassons ’92 (B)
1st child, 1st boy (Henry Peter Mayer)
Keegan Chopin David ’92 (C)
1st child, 1st boy (george Solomon)
Julie Brewer Habetz ’92
3rd child, 3rd girl (Courtney Anne)
Meredith Gattuso Ballart ’94
3rd child, 2nd girl (Caroline Wilson)
Kelley Howard Gill ’94
2nd child, 2nd girl (Olivia Anne)
Beth Landis Hester ’94
2nd child, 1st boy (James)
Emilie Lapeyre Krut ’94
2nd child, 1st girl (Eva Therese Krut)
Claire Babineaux Medo ’94 (D)
2nd child, 1st boy (Christopher “Otto”)
D

F
Sarah Poitevent Porter ’94 (E)
1st child, 1st boy ( John Cheairs “Jack”)
Allison Hayden Bush ’95 (F)
1st child, 1st boy (Ethan “James”)
Betsy Poitevent Reinhart ’95 (G)
2nd child, 1st girl (Helen grehan)
Johanna Guenther Sims ’95
twin boys †
Julie Guste Danna ’95 (H)
3rd child, 3rd boy (Stephen guste)
Kristin Danneman Albert ’96 (I)
2nd child, 2nd boy (Jonathan William)
Stephanie Carbon de la Houssaye ’96 (J)
1st child, 1st boy
(Maxwell Lemoine “Max”)
Tricia Kastle Miller ’96 (K)
2nd child, 2nd girl (Marigny Leigh)
Therese Wax Tournillion ’96 (L)
1st child, 1st boy (george Brady)
June Watkins Andre ’97 (M)
4th child, 3rd boy (James “Nash”)
Christy Carr Gernard ’97 (N)
2nd child, 1st girl (Allie Claire)
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Courtney Carbon Garrett ’97 (O)
1st and 2nd boys, 1st girl (Jack Harwood,
Oliver Francis, Ellie Marceline)
Marley Miller Morris ’97 (p)
2nd child, 1st boy (Charles “Brunson”)
Courtney Blouin Moss ’97
1st child, 1st girl (Campbell Catherine)
Julie Gamble McGoldrick ’98 (Q)
2nd child, 2nd boy (John Christian “Jack”)
Jai-Anne Nungesser Miller ’98
1st child, 1st girl (Mallory Eleanor)
Margaret Eagan Patterson ’98 (R)
1st child, 1st boy (Patrick Hughs)
Aimeé Ehrlicher Sedky ’99
1st child, 1st boy (Alexander Thomas)
Katie Porter Gallagher ’01
1st child, 1st boy (Egan Paul)
† Deceased
O
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MEMORIALS
Frank C. Allen – husband of
Cynthia Church Allen ’55, brother-in-law
of Cathy Church (former RSCJ)
Ann King Bradshaw ’77
Cynthia Niklaus Brown ’72
Mary Virginia Brown ’58
Linda Derbes –
mother-in-law of Elizabeth Stone Derbes ’89,
grandmother of Emily Derbes ’18
Carl James Dicharry, M.D. –
husband of Lynn Festorazzi Dicharry ’51
Beth Henican Durant ’47 –
mother of Ann Durant Rossi ’74, sister of
Ann Henican Babington ’49♥, Pat Henican
McIntyre ’53, aunt of Leslie McIntyre
Metarko ’77, Odette McIntyre Hankins ’78,
Marie Babington Thomas ’79,
great-aunt of Hannah McIntyre ’12
Ernestine Ellender –
mother-in-law of Sandra Schmedtje
Ellender ’59, grandmother of Catherine
Ellender Kennedy ’89
Benjamin Eshleman – brother of
Kay Rapier, uncle of Anne Campbell
Rapier ’88 †, Jane Rapier Spence ’94
Kelsey Favrot – daughter-in-law of Kay
gibbons Favrot ’53, sister-in-law of Kathleen
Favrot Van Horn ’77, Caroline Favrot
Trube ’79, aunt of Katie Van Horn ’03
Nathalie Ganucheau Ewing ’46 –
mother of Susan Ewing Herbst ’78
Grace Schexnayder Gough *
Bessie Haydel – mother-in-law of Linda
Jackson Haydel ’59, grandmother of gigi
Haydel graffagnini ’91, Madeline Haydel
Price ’95, Sara Bess Haydel ’97, Marianne
Haydel Walsh ’99, Dominique Haydel ’03,
Suzanne Haydel ’07, great-grandmother
of Marian graffagnini ’22 and Madden
graffagnini ’24
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Don W. Heiple – husband of Mildred
Magee Heiple ’42, brother-in-law of
Marjorie Magee grosberg ’39
John O. Humphreys, Jr. – father of
Yvonne “Holly” Humphreys ’77
Dennis Lauscha –
grandfather of Evelyn Ann Lauscha ’25
Catherine Liberto –
mother of Camilla Liberto grau ’92
Barbara A. Lloyd ’64
Alvena Smith Lupo – grandmother of
Francesca Marfese Smith Lupo ’09
Carolyn Goins Martin*
James J. O’Connor – husband of
Chee Chee Charbonnet O’Connor ♥♥ *,
brother-in-law of Ninette Charbonnet
Eastman ’73, Alice Charbonnet Thornhill ’77
Michael Kenneth Reed –
son of Magda S. Alfonso ’59
Matthew Rhinehart –
nephew of Leslie Schroth*
Matthew Thomas Savoie –
son of Lori and Bobby Savoie,
brother of Mallory Savoie ’06
Dr. Thomas Saul, Jr. –
husband of Sue Kalkhurst Saul ’59
Carol Schatzman –
sister of Cathy Schroeer Burns ’66 ♥♥,
sister-in-law of Timothy M. Burns, Ph.D.*
Mark Seeland –
uncle of Shealynn Neve ’13
and Elana Neve ’15
Twin Baby Boys Sims –
sons of Johanna guenther Sims ’95
Rose Marie Ancaroni Tomlinson ’57 –
sister of Jean Ancaroni Mordaunt ’60,
Cheryl Ancaroni Armand ’66
Rosalie Taormina Smythe –
mother of Donna Smythe Walker ’64
and Daria Smythe Swinnah ’66
William C. Terral, M.D. – grandfather of
Lauren Terral ’11 and Megan Terral ’14
Walker Tucei –
father of Michelle Tucei Mannino ’88,
grandfather of Isabella M. Mannino ’19
Paul Weber — father of Machelle Payne,
grandfather of Kathryn Payne ’17,
grace Payne ’19 and Libby Payne ’23
♥ Exited Alum
♥♥ Associate Alum
† Deceased
* Faculty/Staff of ASH

Mr. and Mrs. Byron A. Adams, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Adams, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Luis Baños, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Barber III
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Barreca
Mr. and Mrs. gregory C. Bensel
Dr. and Mrs. Barry g. Blank
Ms. Dionne Bloemer
Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Bohn
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Bologna
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Bonura
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Broders
Mrs. Carole B. Brown
Dr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Burns
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Cahn
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Charbonnet
Mr. and Mrs. Corey D. Chimento
Drs. Leslie and george Chimento
Mr. and Mrs. Dane S. Ciolino
Mr. and Mrs. george W. Clay
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Connick
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin T. Connick
Mr. and Mrs. Philip F. Cossich, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Davidson
Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dawson
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. DeMarcay III
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart E. DesRoches
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander J. Ellsworth
Mr. and Mrs. H. Mortimer Favrot, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Fleming, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Andrew Flower
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Frischhertz
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Frischhertz
Mr. and Mrs. Philip gagliano
Mr. and Mrs. David M. gaines
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel J. gallagher
Mr. and Mrs. William R. galloway
Mr. and Mrs. glenn A. garaudy
Mr. and Mrs. James garner
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. garvey
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton C. geary
Mr. and Mrs. William A. good
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Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Hardie
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Dr. Valerie Hemphill and Dr. Philip C. Hemphill
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hines
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Hoefer, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Karl E. Hoefer
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hotard
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Howard
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Hughs III
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Mr. and Mrs. E. Douglas Johnson, Jr.
Judge and Mrs. Robert E. Jones III
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold F. Kaulakis
Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Kavanaugh
Mr. and Mrs. Mark F. Keiser
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Kelly, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Tony L. King
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Kingsmill III
Mr. and Mrs. gary L. Laborde
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Stumm, Jr.
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Tixier
Mr. and Mrs. Numa J. Triche
Dr. and Mrs. Peter M. Tufton
Mr. and Mrs. Vinnie Varisco
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Headmaster
Timothy M. Burns, Ph.D.
Editor/Director of Communications
Elizabeth G. Manthey
Design
Tom Varisco Designs
Writers
Lisette Bayle ’83
Elise Landreaux ’11
Eleanore McAuliffe ’07
Board of Trustees
Stafford J. Viator, Chair
Marguerite Kern Kingsmill ’74, Vice-Chair
Gerald F. Slattery, Treasurer
Salvadore V. Spalitta, Secretary
Byron A. Adams, Jr.
Scott M. Bohn
Kathleen Gibbons Favrot ’53
William R. Galloway
Melanie Guste, RSCJ
Gregory G. Johnson
Paul B. Kavanaugh
Elizabeth Becker Laborde ’88
Lauren R. Lagarde
Maureen Little, RSCJ
Frank M. Maselli
Mary Matalin
Evans M. McLeod
Chad W. Millet, M.D.
Lucie Nordmann, RSCJ
Michael Q. Walshe, Jr.
Jay Frank Zimmer
Catherine Bisso Howard ’70, Past Chair
Timothy M. Burns, Ph.D., Ex-Officio
Lillian Conaghan, RSCJ, Honorary
Jeri L. Nims, Honorary
Director of Admission
Christy Sevante
Director of Alumnae
Taylor L. Houser ’97
Director of the Capital Campaign
Suzanne Koerner Terrillion ’85
Director of Development
Monica Gelé
Director of Annual Giving
and Special Events
Elaine de la Houssaye Hardie ’99
Database/Office Manager
Darci Reggio
Alumnae Association president
Kelly Cowan Ellis ’86
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Jim MacPhaille
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Liz Landry and Betsy Sterkx