Back to School Issue  2022

 For all those affected by

Hurricanes Fiona and Ian

So many of our alumnae, family, and friends were in the path of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. You are in our thoughts and prayers, then and now, in the face of their terrible devastation. During the storms we prayed for you with this prayer.

Creator God, we ask you to calm the wind and the waves of the approaching hurricane, and spare those in its path from harm. Help those who are in its way to reach safety. Open our hearts in generosity to all who need help in the coming days.

Krystal Brijlall, Pharm.D. RPh. '11

brings health services to SCA

and the local community

Krystal Ivana Brijlall, Pharm.D. RPh. '11, a pharmacist who recently opened two pharmacies in the local area, is bringing a vaccination program to SCA this October to give back to the high school she appreciates so much.

"I am grateful for all the work SCA did to help shape and mold me into the young lady that I am today," she says. "I wanted to come back and support the school and the community." She is planning a vaccination program in October and a community health fair in November.

The Bridge Rx Pharmacy at 763 Allerton Avenue and Bridge Care Pharmacy at 4008 Boston Road are part of Krystal's plan to create health care centers within the community to provide better access to testing and vaccinations in the Bronx.

Krystal is a graduate of the Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy Doctorate Program at Long Island University. She says SCA prepared her well for the rigorous six-year program.

"SCA not only motivated me but every one of my peers to go beyond our reach. I grew a love for science and with that SCA made me shadow fields of service within the medical field. Going down that path Pharmacy landed on my feet. "

Read more about Krystal in the next Pathways.

You did it! SCA exceeded our gift goal!

You did it, 700 strong! In August, we realized we were only a few dozen gifts shy of breaking our record of 690. With a few emails and social media posts, we invited all to join the 2021-2022 Fund For Catharinites and the gifts came in.

Mail doesn't move as fast as we do! After counting the 31 gifts delivered by mail, we broke the record! Thanks to so many for breaking our record with 700 gifts for the year!

Brianna R. '24 receives honor from

College Board’s National Recognition Program as a Hispanic Scholar

Brianna R. ‘24, a junior, has been named a Hispanic Scholar as part of the College Board’s National Recognition Program. She is one of some 5,000 scholars selected by the College Board nationwide.

Brianna says she was unaware of this particular program so the honor was a total surprise. “Once learning more about what it was and what it meant, I felt incredibly proud to have been acknowledged for my academic achievements by the College Board.” She and her younger brother are first-generation Americans with roots in the Dominican Republic and Ecuador.

A graduate of St. Raymond Elementary School, Brianna is captain of the St. Catharine Academy’s award-winning Robotics team. She appreciates the experiences and knowledge she has gained as a member of the team. “Being team captain this year is also such an honor and I sincerely hope to be a great team leader that can help the team improve even more,” she adds.

Brianna considers St. Catharine’s a major influence on receiving the award. She says she chose to come to SCA because she was drawn to the many advanced courses the school offered as well as the variety of clubs and teams. “I figured SCA was a school that really valued academic excellence and achievement, and I think that’s a very motivating factor of any school.” She also credits Mrs. Petrignani, Robotics teacher and coach as a great influence because she truly cares about her students. "Before taking her class and joining her team, I wasn’t sure what career I wanted, but now I can confidently say I want to be an engineer."

Mercy Day, Celebrating 195 years

Mercy Day is a day of celebration each September recognizing Catherine McAuley's opening of the first House of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland, with her inheritance in 1827. The St. Catharine Academy community celebrated with the first Mass of the school year on September 23. 

To share Mercy Day with the community, students have contributed over 600 boxes of cereal for Mercy Center in the South Bronx, to help families begin their day with a nutritious breakfast. 

The Mercy Day celebration continued after Mass with the Senior pinning ceremony and installation of Student Council leaders.

Spirit Week

Students embraced Spirit Week with a renewed energy. Even faculty and staff got into the act!

Volleyball season begins with victory

The volleyball teams have begun their season. The Varsity defeated Dominican Academy in a CHSAA Tier 2 Match with scores of 25-14, 25-18, 23-25 and 25-23  on Sept. 26.

Follow all the action on SCA's social media.

Admissions Events

Calling all alums to invite young women to visit SCA this fall. Spend A Day slots fill quickly! Give them the inside track. Want the family to explore? Join us for Open House or the Information Session.

Register today!

Alumnae Events

Young Alumnae: Oct. 14, 2022

Alumnae from 2000 to 2019--join the Reunion Weekend on Friday night! See who is coming and register!

Reunion: Oct. 15, 2022

Classes ending in 2 and 7, Reunion 2022 is almost here. There is still time to register for Oct. 15 at St. Catharine Academy. Join in the festivities. See who is coming and register.

Father/Daughter Bowling: Oct. 21

Head to the Bowling Alley in White Plains for an evening of fun on Oct. 21. Register now.