March 2023

Women leaders in their fields share their professional stories at Career Fair

Alumnae and friends came together to share their career stories as SCA students explored the many opportunities they have ahead of them. Students heard first-hand how to prepare for careers in the health professions, corporate offices, courthouses, theaters, restaurants and more.

The students found the speakers energetic, enthusiastic, informative and inspirational. Some said they learned about careers they had not thought about in the past. Others said they felt energized to continue pursuing their career plan. The students also expressed their gratitude for the alumnae and friends taking the time to tell them about their careers and their experiences.

SCA marches in the

Throggs Neck St. Patrick's Day Parade

St. Catharine Academy continued its tradition of marching in the Throggs Neck St. Patrick's Day Parade this year. The Cheer team led the SCA contingent as they marched on March 13.

SCA celebrates its women leaders during Women's History Month

The women of St. Catharine's were celebrated throughout March as part of Women's History Month. Enjoy viewing each of the women we celebrated who give so much to St. Catharine's all year long.

Celebrating International Women's Day

St. Catharine's celebrated International Women's Day on March 8 by having students dress in purple to show their support. The Women's Empowerment Club got a cake to celebrate all the past, present, and future achievements of women. WEI also sold some Women's Empowerment merchandise to continue the festivities. Students were photographed with affirmation cards from internationalwomensday.org. See more photos.

Kicking off spring with a painting party

Mothers and daughters came together on March 25 for a painting party filled with music, food and fun. Led by Larry from Dynamic Paint Parties, they painted a spring scene of a ladybug on a bright blue flower. DJ Flaco provided the tunes and Posto22 provided the delicious meal. See more photos.

Meet the Middle School Dean of Students

Marie O’Shea, currently the principal at St. Francis Xavier School in the Bronx, will be the dean of students for the new St. Catharine Academy Middle School in September. She has spent most of her career teaching at the middle school level.

“How wonderful is it that we are going to be right in the middle of a high school, so the middle schoolers can see what the expectations are for high school!,” Ms. O’Shea says. “Middle school is my passion as well as Catholic education. I am really excited at the prospect of being founding dean.”

Ms. O’Shea who is currently principal at a school which ranges from preschool through 8th grade, finds middle school a very unique age group. “I enjoy them because they are at a point in their lives where they are growing physically, intellectually, morally,” she says. “It is such an interesting time of their lives. I love being a part of that. I love providing the scaffolding for them as they are growing and learning.”

She understands that middle school comes with a range of emotions and that part of working with middle schoolers means helping them learn how to navigate those emotions. “It is so important for young women to be well educated. I look forward to helping them learn how to be problem solvers.”

She earned her bachelor’s degree from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in English/Teacher Education. Ms. O’Shea also holds a master’s degree in middle school general education from Bank Street College of Education and a master’s in educational leadership from Brooklyn College.

“What I will bring to SCA is my great love for Catholic education and my great love for educating young women,” Ms. O’Shea concludes.

Naomi W. '23 earns full scholarship

to Fordham University

Naomi W. ‘23, Student Council president, received a full scholarship to attend Fordham University beginning in the fall. With Fordham as one of her top choices, Naomi is considering majoring in psychology and minoring in French on the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx where she would be a resident.

“Receiving a full scholarship was honestly one of the most gratifying feelings I’ve experienced,” she says. “I always knew that a full scholarship was the goal for my college education. Knowing that all of the work and achievements I have accomplished during high school led to an amazing result was truly rewarding, and it felt like everything I have worked for was now coming to fruition.”

Naomi is a member of three honor societies: the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society. She is also a very active student in clubs and athletics. Naomi served as Junior Class president last year. She has been on the cheer teams for two years, competing on the Varsity team this year. She has also been a member of the Debate Club. 

“SCA was crucial in preparing me and providing resources for me to succeed," Naomi says. “By my sophomore year, I was recognized by the College Board as a National African-American scholar based on my PSAT score. Through this honor, I was able to receive the full scholarship from Fordham.”

Saying that the academics were strong since she was a freshman, Naomi concludes, “Sister Ann and Sister Pat were the catalyst for my application and then acceptance to the West Point Summer Leaders Experience. SCA has also been instrumental in the college process and I feel fully prepared to go forward and realize my dreams.”

Kristian E. '23 has art displayed at

the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Kristian E. '23 was awarded a Gold Key, a Silver Key, and honorable mention Awards from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for her artwork which is featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in the Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education. Her Gold Key photography is featured below.

“When your art is chosen for a gold key, depending on your region, your art is put up in a local museum,” Kristian explains. “The museum they put mine in is the Metropolitan Museum of Art! It’s pretty surreal to have one of my photographs up in one of the most important museums in the world.”

Kristian, who transferred to St. Catharine’s as a junior, participates in an internship at an art archive called ARAS (Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism) in Manhattan. During the internship she has connections with people who work in museums and in the art field in general.  

At SCA, she is involved in the newspaper club and the National English Honor Society. After graduation, Kristian plans to attend Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. She will study graphic design, psychology, and advocacy through their Degree Design Lab with plans to pursue art therapy on the master’s level.

Varsity basketball: Two named to All League Tier 3

Hannah Y.-T. '23 and Ava S. '23 were named to the All League Tier 3 Team. During the season, they led the Varsity to a record of 11 wins and just two losses.

Spring Open House for grades 6-12

Summer: HAP Program

Multi-class Reunion 2023