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Maryville University Alumni Director Erin Verry traveled to St. Charles this morning to present a check for $25,000 to the Academy of the Sacred Heart, to underwrite Jane Shannon Cannon’s new book on the history of the Academy, Two Hundred Years: A Legacy of Love and Learning. Mrs. Cannon’s alma mater, Maryville University was founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart in 1872 and continues to carry out the broad vision and mission of St. Philippine Duchesne.
It was a beautiful summer evening to celebrate our alums for Congé Reunion! More than 100 alums and guests attended our annual gathering to recognize reunion classes, renew connections and share Sacred Heart camaraderie. Prior to mass, a packed Cribbin Hall Library was the site for Jane Cannon’s preview of her forthcoming book, Two Hundred Years: A Legacy of Love and Learning. Guests were treated to dozens of images from the archives as well as little-known facts and touching stories.
The Academy community welcomes Susan Tyree Dempf, Ph.D. as our new Head of School, effective July 1, 2017. Most recently Director of the High School at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Miami, Dr. Dempf is a native of Upstate New York and was educated in the Sacred Heart tradition, having graduated from The Doane Stuart School in Albany. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, N.Y., and a Master’s in Administration from Springfield College in Massachusetts. She earned her Ph.D. in Teaching and Curriculum from Syracuse University.
Prior to her role at Carrollton, Dr. Dempf held positions including Associate Professor and Assistant Dean at the college level, where her work focused on the preparation and professional development of both individual teachers and trainers in the teaching profession. She has served as National Program Director for the Network of Sacred Heart Schools. In addition to her career in education, she was the Director of Camp Scully, a summer residential camp sponsored by the Diocese of Albany, where she served 400 inner-city, at-risk children ages 7-14. She has also served numerous committees, schools and organizations as a Trustee, Board or Committee member.
Dr. Dempf states that “St. Charles holds a very special place in the hearts and minds of Sacred Heart students, alumni and educators across North America.” She has spoken of the transformative experience of being at the Academy, walking the halls where St. Rose Philippine tread, and visiting the beautiful Shrine.
We look forward to Dr. Dempf’s installation as Head of School in a ceremony during the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Friday, Sept. 1, at 9:30 a.m. in Rauch Memorial Gym. All are welcome to attend.
Quotations and notable events from 200 years ago, celebratory and school dates during the remainder of 2017 and all of 2018, and campus photos by John Storjohann are included in an 18-month calendar that’s been mailed to Academy families and friends. Additional copies are available at $5 each; call 636-946-5632.
Calendar date change: As originally scheduled, Chemin de Fer 2018 will take place on Saturday, May 5 (not May 12).
The Academy community extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of Jeff Kirtley, who died July 3. Our prayers continue for Sarah (Assistant to the Principal at ASH), Blake ’12 and Katelyn ’14, his daughter, Whitney, and her three children. May Jeff now rest in the presence of our Gracious and Loving God.
Maureen Glavin, RSCJ, Head of School at the Academy since 2005, will be departing at the end of June. The school community expressed their gratitude to her at two receptions—one May 19 for students and parents, the other June 15 for Board and committee members, colleagues and friends.
Today, on the Feast of the Sacred Heart, St. Philippine Duchesne’s star and bronze plaque on the St. Louis Walk of Fame were unveiled to the cheers of approximately 200 RSCJ, Sacred Heart alumni, families and friends. Mr. Joe Edwards, founder of the Walk of Fame, read the inscription on the plaque, followed by remarks by Sister Sheila Hammond, Provincial of the US and Canada Society of the Sacred Heart, and Sister Maureen Glavin, our Head of School. [remarks] Bill Herbert’s Ragtime trio provided joyous tunes preceding the event. The star and plaque are located at 6241 Delmar on the Loop (in front of United Provisions Grocery). Thanks to all who welcomed our remarkable saint’s story to the public square!
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Our sympathy and prayers for the family of longtime Academy employee Virginia Orf, who died recently. Virginia was a school staff member for more than half a century, and a boarding employee during her early years.
Of her time at Sacred Heart, Virginia once wrote: “Yes, the years are filled with so many fond memories and the faces and names of so many friends: Religious, children, fellow workers and teachers come to mind when I reminisce. The good times and bad, the joyous and the sad that we have shared. The fun we had together.”
May she rest in peace.
Carol Haggarty, RSCJ, a member of the Academy’s Board of Trustees from 2005–2011, was called home on Sunday, June 18, succumbing in her valiant struggle with cancer. Sister Clare Pratt wrote: “God called Carol home on this Feast of Corpus Christi. Let us thank God for her wonderful faithful life, for her devoted family and friends and for the gentle way our loving God brought her home.”
All are invited to celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart with the RSCJ on Friday, June 23. Join in at 11:30 a.m., when St. Philippine Duchesne will be inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame at 6241 Delmar in The Loop. Or, attend a 5 p.m. feast day liturgy in the chapel of Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School (801 S. Spoede Road), and the reception that follows. The Religious of the Sacred Heart welcome all on this day, the unofficial launch of the bicentennial year.
