Associated Alumnae & Alumni of the Sacred HeartEsprit de Coeur is published biannually by the Associated Alumnae and Alumni of the Sacred Heart for all alumnae/i of Sacred Heart Schools in the U.S. and Western Canada. It includes features on alum news, conferences and other events, Sacred Heart authors, news from AMASC, the Network of Sacred Heart Schools and RSCJ.
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The Many Faces of Sprout Creek Farm: This working farm outside Poughkeepsie, NY is also an important educational program that furthers the Mission of St.
Madeleine Sophie Barat. Read the story of Sprout Creek Farm on Page 4-5 and the two RSCJ who make it possible.
Past President Mary Catherine Mundel Coffey (1961-63), center, led AASH representatives on a tour of the White House in 1963. Jean Kennedy Smith, left, was tour guide for the momentous occasion. Also pictured is then incoming AASH president Mary Isabel McKenna Caestecker.
At the end of May, in a humble, quiet departure, Jeanne Burke O’Fallon locked up and slipped out the door of her AASH office. After 17 years, the woman who has connected thousands of alumnae and alumni has begun her retirement.
I am writing to you on the verge of the new year, reflecting on all the Sacred Heart friends I have met these last few months. I’ve had the pleasure of attending the four Regional gatherings in Denver, Cleveland, Bryn Mawr, Penn., and Grand Coteau, La. Each had a unique flavor and reaffirmed what it means to be part of this Sacred Heart family.
AMASC in Malta was an experience I will never forget! The setting was a beautiful backdrop to an international connection to Sacred Heart like no other. I had the honor of representing all of you, carrying the American flag through the streets of Valetta along with all the other countries’ presidents who were present.
Discovering the Art of Hildreth Meière (1892-1961): AASH PRESIDENT AND MANHATTANVILLE ALUMNA’S PROFOUND ART INFLUENCE.
Extended coverage of the candlestick story (Winter 2009-2010).
Sacred Heart Alums Make a Difference and Celebrate in L.A.
Alumnae and alumni are eagerly anticipating the 37th Biennial National Conference in Los Angeles April 23-26, 2009, sponsored by the AASH Western Region.
Communicating with our alums and helping them connect with each other is the primary function of the AASH. With more than 51,000 alumnae and alumni of Sacred Heart Schools coast to coast and around the world, our hope is to create a community where we can share our Sacred Heart spirit, find new friends, and stay in touch...