June 2023

Nadia Seeteram, Ph.D. ‘08, a postdoctoral Research Fellow at Columbia University’s Columbia Climate School, was the keynote speaker at the Honor Societies induction ceremony on May 11. She spoke about the four pillars of the National Honor Society: Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service.

The 67 students were inducted into one or more honor societies, including the National Honor Society, the National English Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, Rho Kappa Honor Society (social studies), Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society and National Beta Honor Society (science).

Read Nadia's remarks here.

Graduation celebrated the Class 2023 on May 31 at Salesian High School. Amani H., was the valedictorian, and Mia M., was the salutatorian.

The highest award at St. Catharine Academy is known as the Catharinite Award. This award is presented to a young woman who embodies the mission of our school through her character, leadership, scholarship and service. The 2023 Catharinite Award was presented to Liz N.

The In Her Footsteps Award recognizes a student whose selfless giving emulates the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley. The award was presented to Jehona Q., who has held leadership positions and been dedicated to service activities, including spearheading a collection drive for victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey.

The Alumnae Award which recognizes school service, leadership and contributions to the spirit and growth of the community of St. Catharine Academy was presented to Marleen C.

The Christian Service Awards were presented to Azaria P. and Kayla R. The Leadership Awards were presented to Hannah Y.-T. and Farida A., who also delivered the Student Address.

SCA Commercial: Have you seen it?

Those who have Optimum may have seen the new commercial highlighting SCA. It is airing now in the Bronx and Lower Westchester County, and can be seen on such channels as News 12, Fox, CNN, and the Food Network. In case you haven't, watch it here and feel free to share the link with friends.

A few seats left this summer for the

Higher Achievement Program (HAP)

for students in grades 6-8

beginning July 10

There are just a few seats still available for SCA's Higher Achievement Program (HAP) which runs July 10 through July 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Learn more and register.

Join the Cheer Clinics this summer

St. Catharine Academy is holding Cheer Clinics every Thursday through Aug. 10 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome in grades 6 through 12. Come one Thursday or every Thursday to keep your cheer skills sharp this summer or explore something new. Learn a dance, stunting and tumbling. Students should wear school and cheer-appropriate shorts, t-shirt, sneakers, and bring water and snacks.

Reunion: Save the Date, Sept. 30, 2023

Reunion for the Classes of 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, and 1997 is being held on Saturday, September 30, at SCA from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. More details coming soon.

Young Alumnae: Save the Date,

Oct. 21, 2023

Calling members from the Classes of 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018. A Paint and Sip just for you will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Catharine Academy. Join in the festivities. More details coming soon.

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