Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart
Posted June 2010
"Business First" Ranks Sacred Heart Academy as One of Top Three High Schools in Western NY
Sacred Heart has much to be proud of. Business First named SHA as one of the top three high schools in Western NY.
Posted June 2010
127th Commencement Held on June 14 at UB
99 members of Sacred Heart Academy's Class of 2010, wearing white gowns and carrying red roses, walked across the stage at the Center for the Arts on Monday evening to receive their diplomas.
Posted July 2010
IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION on August 18th from 9-11 am
All athletes in Grades 10-12 who wish to play Fall Sports at SHA have to register on August 18th from 9-11 am at Sacred Heart Academy. Report to the Main Hall near the Jesus statue to meet with Sister Maria Pares and School Nurse Shirley Frieh with proof of your physical. For more information about the required yearly physical, see Health Office Information under Student Life.
Posted July 2010
SHA Competitive Cheerleading Tryouts on August 24
If you are interested in becoming part of SHA's Competitive Cheerleading Squad coached by SHA Alumna Kirsten Kenny, then show up at the SHA Gym on August 24th from 12 - 2 p.m.
Posted June 2010
Showcasing SHA's Senior Scholar-Athletes
Nine super seniors from the Class of 2010 have been recognized by the Buffalo News for their grades and athletic contribution.
Posted June 2010
Rain Garden Project Comes to Fruition
Sister Mara, a science teacher at Sacred Heart, and several of her Environmental Science students create a rain garden behind Clare Hall.
Posted June 2010
SHA Golfers Compete in All-Catholic State Championship
Junior Gabby Zemer and sophomore Claire McMahon both finish in the top eight.
Posted June 2010
SHA's Reba Conway '10 Selected for "Avenue of Athletes"
For her academic success and her excellence in athletics, Reba Conway was inducted into The Town of Amherst's "Avenue of Athletes" on June 9.
Posted May 2010
Top Three Seniors of Class of 2010 Named "Academic All Stars" by the Buffalo News
Eva Hoffmann, Bethany Wattengel, and Erin Wattengel were honored on Thursday evening, May 20th, at a special recognition dinner held at the Amherst Marriott. Each received a crystal bison award.
Posted May 2010
Susan Eckert Bourque '66 and Karen Eckert '68 Meet with President Obama
Susan Eckert Bourque and Karen Eckert sat down and chatted with President Obama when he was in Buffalo on Thursday, May 13. They, along with other families who lost loved ones on Flight 3407, are pushing for new requirements for more pilot training and more experience in the cockpit. Having a meeting with the President means the White House is listening to their suggestions.
Posted May 2010
Catherine Trzaska '10 Earns Manus Christi Award
SHA Senior, Catherine Trzaska, was one of 13 youths honored at this year's Diocesan Youth Convention for their dedication to living out the directives of their faith.
Posted April 2010
Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
Saturday, April 24, marked the annual Sports Hall of Fame dinner with several SHA alumnae being honored for their contribution to sports.
Posted May 2010
SHA Students Participate in Diocesan Art Exhibit
Congratulations to the 12 Sacred Heart students who displayed their creative artwork at the Diocesan Art Exhibit on May 17-20.
Posted May 2010
View Day of SHAring 2010 Slideshow
The 5th Annual Day of SHAring was held on April 23, 2010. Check out the 3 YouTube videos showcasing our student, faculty, and parent volunteers.
Posted April 2010
Caitlin Powalski '04 Published
Caitlin Powalski, a member of SHA's 2004 graduating class and a 2009 University of Rochester graduate, has the distinction of having her research published in Rochester History's Fall 2009 issue. She held a booksigning and lecture on April 18, 2010, at the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County.
Posted March 2010
Sarah Pawlak '11 Receives Numerous Accolades
It has been an exciting month for Sacred Heart junior Sarah Pawlak with numerous accolades for her sports and academics coming her way..
Being selected as Channel 7's Athlete of the Week brought a film crew to SHA where Sarah showed the cameraman her shooting touch while Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach Debbie Laux talked about Sarah's leadership role on the Lady Sharks and their 22-5 season which ended at the Class A State Finals in NYC.
Sarah also was named to the 2010 Girls All-Bee Basketball First Team by the Amherst Bee and chosen for the 2010 Girls All-WNY Basketball Second Team by the Buffalo News. To top this off, Sarah was recently inducted into SHA's National Honor Society with a 3.8 GPA.
Posted March 2010
Jena Abati '10 Shines at Young Artist Auditions
SHA senior Jena Abati is a member of Chamber Singers and has been taking private music lessons for years. Her talent was recognized by the Rochester Philharmonic League's Young Artist Auditions Committee at the March 14th Young Artists competition where she won two awards for her outstanding vocal performances.
Posted March 2010
Emily Litwin '11 Nationally Ranked in Volleyball
Sacred Heart junior Emily Litwin was interviewed on March 23 by Stu Boyar of WGRZ-TV about her nationally ranked volleyball team.
Posted February 2010
SHA English teacher, Nancy Brady, to receive Liberty Bell Award on April 23
Each year the Board of Directors of the Bar Association of Erie County selects deserving people who have strengthened the American system of justice under the law. In 2010, three Mock Trial coaches: Nancy Brady (SHA), Ronald DiNicolantonio (Clarence HS), and Mary Knab (St. Francis) will be honored at the annual Law Day luncheon on Friday, April 23, with the Liberty Bell Award, the highest award bestowed by the Bar Association to non-lawyers.
Posted March 2010
Chamber Singers Visit Philadelphia
SHA's elite singing group, the Chamber Singers, spent 3 days (March 26-28) on tour in Philadelphia and performed at two cathedrals.
Posted March 2010
Class A Title Eludes Lady Sharks
Sacred Heart faced St. Anthony's of South Huntington on Sunday, March 14, in NYC with the NY State Catholic HS Class A Championship on the line but came up short losing 44-55.