The Many Voices of ASH
At Sacred Heart, our students are strong and confident thinkers who lead by example and who learn to use their own minds and words. From the faculty and staff who challenge them to the parents who inspire them and to the many alumnae who walked the halls as leaders before them, everyone has a unique story. Here are a few of ours:
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![Jade Neves ‘28: on Balance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762527774/ashrosary/zyilvjrgchlout0kkkzk/800x800_JadeStateTrophy_DSC_9880.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762527774/ashrosary/zyilvjrgchlout0kkkzk/800x800_JadeStateTrophy_DSC_9880.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762527774/ashrosary/zyilvjrgchlout0kkkzk/800x800_JadeStateTrophy_DSC_9880.jpg","width":800}])
Sacred Heart helps prepare me to compete as a nationally ranked golfer through having good time management and believing in my own personal growth. If I continue to work hard and believe in myself, there will be positive results in the classroom and on the golf course.
-- Jade Neves ‘28
![Mikaela Campbell ‘14: on Foundation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762461541/ashrosary/pq7vz78bnw5npvexyiao/800x800_MikaelaCampbellPhoto25_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762461541/ashrosary/pq7vz78bnw5npvexyiao/800x800_MikaelaCampbellPhoto25_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762461541/ashrosary/pq7vz78bnw5npvexyiao/800x800_MikaelaCampbellPhoto25_1.jpg","width":800}])
Whether it was in the classroom, through sports or the unique opportunities we were offered, Sacred Heart gives you the freedom to make informed decisions as you mold your own leadership style.
-- Mikaela Campbell ‘14
![Kate C ‘26: on Mater]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762544807/ashrosary/pcyj26oovkfpljxjplqj/800x800_MaterKate_0S5A7145-15.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762544807/ashrosary/pcyj26oovkfpljxjplqj/800x800_MaterKate_0S5A7145-15.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762544807/ashrosary/pcyj26oovkfpljxjplqj/800x800_MaterKate_0S5A7145-15.jpg","width":800}])
I am so grateful to my peers for allowing me to represent Mater Admirabilis for our grade. This honor allowed me to reflect on Mater’s qualities and recognize them in each one of my classmates.
-- Kate C. ‘26
![Julie Jacob ‘94: on Faith]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762462100/ashrosary/skxslgwyx5pdxbq0miy7/800x800_JulieJacob_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762462100/ashrosary/skxslgwyx5pdxbq0miy7/800x800_JulieJacob_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762462100/ashrosary/skxslgwyx5pdxbq0miy7/800x800_JulieJacob_2.jpg","width":800}])
Sacred Heart gave me a deeper faith base and prayerful attitude that has helped me during challenging times. Sacred Heart will always feel like home and holds a special place in my heart.
-- Julie Jacob ‘94
![Phoebe Kleehamer ‘26: on Foundation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762790295/ashrosary/uv0hgp0unvngpmn7mkwx/800x800_PhoebeKleehamer_Headshot2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762790295/ashrosary/uv0hgp0unvngpmn7mkwx/800x800_PhoebeKleehamer_Headshot2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762790295/ashrosary/uv0hgp0unvngpmn7mkwx/800x800_PhoebeKleehamer_Headshot2025.jpg","width":800}])
Sacred Heart is my foundation. My education at ASH has given me the skills necessary to build a stable structure for my life moving forward. I am confident that I will be able to achieve further success because I have been given the skills necessary to do so.
-- Phoebe Kleehamer ‘25
![Ariane Callender '08: on Foundations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763571547/ashrosary/bw2ebtqxa85eeimut9hn/1080x1080_0S5A7971.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763571547/ashrosary/bw2ebtqxa85eeimut9hn/1080x1080_0S5A7971.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763571547/ashrosary/bw2ebtqxa85eeimut9hn/1080x1080_0S5A7971.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763571547/ashrosary/bw2ebtqxa85eeimut9hn/1080x1080_0S5A7971.jpg","width":1080}])
Sacred Heart has become a symbol of everything I love and appreciate most in life – a strong education, loving family, lifelong friends, and a vibrant city. Sacred Heart is more than a school; it's my foundation.
-- Ariane Callender '08
![Coco Ellis Howe ‘12: on Confidence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763571102/ashrosary/gassixqfuzqtu3cug6hl/1080x1080_CocoEllisHowe.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763571102/ashrosary/gassixqfuzqtu3cug6hl/1080x1080_CocoEllisHowe.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763571102/ashrosary/gassixqfuzqtu3cug6hl/1080x1080_CocoEllisHowe.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763571102/ashrosary/gassixqfuzqtu3cug6hl/1080x1080_CocoEllisHowe.jpg","width":1080}])
"Because of the educational values instilled in me at ASH, I am able to navigate my profession confidently and hope to pave the way for other females interested in software development."
—Coco Ellis Howe ‘12: on Tech
![Trishala Bhansali ’06: on Brands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759515748/ashrosary/hzqsuoouufkiw8zf8bjj/800x800_TrishalaBansaliImage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759515748/ashrosary/hzqsuoouufkiw8zf8bjj/800x800_TrishalaBansaliImage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759515748/ashrosary/hzqsuoouufkiw8zf8bjj/800x800_TrishalaBansaliImage.jpg","width":800}])
At Sacred Heart, I learned that I had a proclivity for math. An introvert at heart, I was constantly challenged to build up my confidence and break out of my shell.
-- Trishala Bhansali '06
![Libby Talbot '23: on Publishing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1704296772/ashrosary/haevmraarjbwrsvdgtub/800x800_LibbyTalbot_50450945.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1704296772/ashrosary/haevmraarjbwrsvdgtub/800x800_LibbyTalbot_50450945.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1704296772/ashrosary/haevmraarjbwrsvdgtub/800x800_LibbyTalbot_50450945.jpg","width":800}])
Many of my Sacred Heart English teachers supported me in my publishing journey. My class had the greatest impact on my journey. They supported me endlessly and would always check in on the progress of my stories.
-- Libby Talbot '23
![Elodie S '26: on Global Ed Service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687976351/ashrosary/ptllg6rinrnn1yp3vmfl/800x800_IMG_7009.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687976351/ashrosary/ptllg6rinrnn1yp3vmfl/800x800_IMG_7009.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1687976351/ashrosary/ptllg6rinrnn1yp3vmfl/800x800_IMG_7009.jpg","width":800}])
Experiencing the unique culture of Nicaragua, engaging in the Spanish language, and meeting many amazing new people has given me a new perspective on the global reach that Sacred Heart students have to make a difference in the world.
-- Elodie S '26
![Adelaide D '24: on Service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686665263/ashrosary/grzehrrh3g05qx6lkkrv/800x800_IMG_2412.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686665263/ashrosary/grzehrrh3g05qx6lkkrv/800x800_IMG_2412.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686665263/ashrosary/grzehrrh3g05qx6lkkrv/800x800_IMG_2412.jpg","width":800}])
Spending time in Chinandega, Nicaragua allowed us to be selfless and compassionate. We were reminded of how fortunate we are and that there is much joy to be had without even the simplest of luxuries, such as water.
-- Adelaide D '24
![Greer McKendrick '12: on Growth]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1704302419/ashrosary/owwub4jomstdllwzrbvy/800x800_McKendrickGreer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1704302419/ashrosary/owwub4jomstdllwzrbvy/800x800_McKendrickGreer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1704302419/ashrosary/owwub4jomstdllwzrbvy/800x800_McKendrickGreer.jpg","width":800}])
Sacred Heart served as a place of growth that helped shape the woman I’ve become. Through the many friendships I developed to the long-lasting education, Sacred Heart has instilled in me fundamental values and goals.
--Greer McKendrick '12
![Rachel Ann Encalarde '95: on Growth]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1704305455/ashrosary/w71k2wdnmpdmju2uansr/800x800_RachelEcopy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1704305455/ashrosary/w71k2wdnmpdmju2uansr/800x800_RachelEcopy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1704305455/ashrosary/w71k2wdnmpdmju2uansr/800x800_RachelEcopy.jpg","width":800}])
As a female in a strong male-dominated industry, it takes schools like Sacred Heart to offer a safe space for girls to grow, learn and thrive in their own way.
--Rachel Ann Encalarde '95
![Emily Scullin '05: on Career Goals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1704301971/ashrosary/co9y7tql2v8q6vd3eiuj/800x800_ScullinEmilycopy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1704301971/ashrosary/co9y7tql2v8q6vd3eiuj/800x800_ScullinEmilycopy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1704301971/ashrosary/co9y7tql2v8q6vd3eiuj/800x800_ScullinEmilycopy.jpg","width":800}])
I felt prepared to approach college and beyond with the foundation that Sacred Heart provided … an atmosphere that supports and empowers girls to pursue future educational and career goals.
--Emily Scullin '05
![Julia Wood '23: on Financial Literacy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653329694/ashrosary/ewllv1hx0lxokxfuv7bw/800x880_0S5A7279_LR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653329694/ashrosary/ewllv1hx0lxokxfuv7bw/800x880_0S5A7279_LR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653329694/ashrosary/ewllv1hx0lxokxfuv7bw/800x880_0S5A7279_LR.jpg","width":800}])
Financial literacy taught me the importance of teamwork, time management, and the constant need to problem solve ... everyone should take this class if given the opportunity.
-- Julia Wood '23