Raven Irabor '12 awarded grant from Adolescent Content to develop her film |
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Raven Irabor '12 is one of ten Black women chosen as part of Adolescent Content Black History Month Creator Grants. She will use the grant to help fund her stylistic film which is exploring the layers of Caribbean womanhood.
During her time at SCA, Raven was involved in a number of clubs and activities, including the newspaper, choir, praise dance team, amnesty international, and volleyball club.
A graduate of Syracuse University, Raven graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Television-Radio-Film from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with a concentration in fashion & beauty communications. She double minored in marketing & African American studies.
She currently works as a Pan-African image maker at the intersection of media x fashion x art x film. “In this space I show up as a producer, director, creative director, creative/content strategist, art curator, muse, and so much more,” Raven says. “Right now, I am working on a music video for the artist, SIRA. I am directing the video and it'll be coming out at the end of April/early May. I am also working on my film. I'm very honored to have received a grant from Adolescent Content for this film and I am looking to release it in the next year or so.”
Raven points to Ms. Roseanne Riolo, English teacher, as a major influence during her SCA years. “She's one of those teachers that when you get older and ‘make it’, that you credit for being a huge influence on your life.” Raven says. “She believed in me and my abilities very early on and was one of the two teachers that encouraged me to study communications. To this day she has been extremely supportive of all of my career moves and I am blessed to have such an incredible teacher influence me. That's truly the role of a teacher.”
She adds, “After Ms. Riolo, I'd say Mrs. Cassaneto and Mrs. Angelis--they both were very influential in aiding their students to be the best versions of themselves, unapologetically -- especially their students of color.
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Raven's message to SCA students and alumnae: |
Gratitude is everything! I've been so grateful for all of the different opportunities that have come into my life and seeing how practicing gratitude + manifestation has opened many doors for me.
I'll also say, have fun! We are in a society that pressures us to be productive all the time. The high intensity in which we are working is not good for our mental health, so it's important, especially as young women, to prioritize having fun. The fun times will inspire your work, feed your creativity, and give you the fuel you need. Don't take life so seriously! Enjoy the ride as you work towards your dreams.
Lastly, never stop dreaming! When people get older, they allow the ways of the world to jade them. It's very easy to get caught up in the mundane cycle of everyday life and forget about the twinkle in your eye that lights up when you think of your dreams. Dreaming keeps life exciting! Fantasize about your life and all the things that you want and have faith that it'll happen, because it will!
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Senior Ariana C. named 2022 Pratt President's Wallace Augustus Rayfield Scholar |
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Ariana C. '22 is one of only five students selected as a Wallace Augustus Rayfield Scholar by Pratt Institute this year. The scholarship is intended to further diversity across Pratt's undergraduate and graduate programs.
The Pratt President's Wallace Augustus Rayfield Scholarships are named in honor of one of Pratt's first Black alumni, Wallace Augustus Rayfield, who graduated in 1889 and was only the second formally educated African American architect to practice in the United States. This scholarship includes full tuition, fees, room and board, as well as a stipend for supplies, books, laptop and transportation.
"This scholarship is an amazing honor to receive," Ariana says. "I am extremely grateful to be able to continue Wallace Augustus Rayfield’s legacy and study at his alma mater, Pratt Institute. African-Americans have been historically underrepresented in many fields but especially architecture. This scholarship will allow me to make my mark on the architecture world and increase diversity. With this opportunity I hope I can open doors for others who look like me as well."
Art teacher Deborah Ross says, "I am so excited that Ariana has been given this well deserved opportunity to attend Pratt School of Architecture. She consistently demonstrates originality, perseverance and very creative problem-solving abilities. She is never afraid to challenge herself."
When thinking of her artwork, Ms. Ross says, "Ariana has definitely developed her artistic voice over these four years. She has become extremely thoughtful in her choices of subject and materials but there is also a playful, experimental side to her work. Ariana has a wonderful sense of humor, school spirit and love of learning that make her an asset to our school."
"I have had many teachers and peers influence me during my four years at SCA," Ariana observes. "Mostly my art teacher, Ms. Ross, and the three other students in my AP 2D Art and Design class. Ms. Ross has always pushed me to be the best artist that I could be and she pushes me harder everyday. I can always count on the other girls in my art class to encourage me and give me constructive criticism. These four women inspire me in incomparable ways."
Ariana plans to major in architecture and minor in sustainability studies.
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Ariana's art piece, "Reflection" |
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Mother Daughter Brunch filled with festive fun |
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The Annual Mother Daughter Brunch was enjoyed by more than 60 people at F and J Pine Restaurant on March 13. Dancing, music and a delicious spread set the mood for the afternoon of fun.
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Drone Team ranks 5th internationally after Worlds Competition |
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Left to right: Yudelis M. '23, Kristina P. '22, - lead coder, Miracle Lynn B. '22 |
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The Drone Team ranked 5th internationally at "Worlds" for the World Championship after the March 2022 Drone Virtual Robotics Competition. The Competition is sponsored by VRad, division of Vex Robotics. The SCA Drone Team put their coding to test amongst 200 teams worldwide, and placed 5th in the top 59 teams in their division.
“This Drone competition has been a great introduction and experience in the world of coding for us," says lead coder Kristina P. '22. "Through hard work and teamwork, we were able to meet our goals and develop a deeper understanding and love for technology. Our team was able to effectively communicate with one another to come up with different strategies to overcome the game’s challenges. I had always been interested in coding and I soon plan to study computer science in college, so this was a great way to dip my toes in coding and dive into the vast and ever growing world of technology. It was an incredible experience overall because it allowed us to build on our problem solving."
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Penny Wars raise funds for the Ukraine |
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SCA students engaged in a friendly battle of Penny Wars to benefit the people of the Ukraine. Students could earn “points” for their team by depositing pennies in their class container. Students could deposit silver coins and bills into other class jars to subtract points from that class. The freshmen class won the competition. The SCA community raised $362. |
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Varsity Basketball team: 2022 Archdiocese of New York and New York City Champions
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The St. Catharine Academy Varsity Basketball team won the Catholic High School Athletic Association Tier 3 (B level) Tournament in early March to become the 2022 Archdiocese of New York and New York City Champions.
The team went into the Playoffs with a 9-1 record.
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Varsity Softball team begins
season with a victory
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The St. Catharine Academy Varsity Softball team began the season with a victory over Cathedral High School in a non-league game with a score of 13-7.
Watch social media for updates all season long.
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Higher Achievement Program (HAP)
for students in grades 6-8 begins July 5
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Registration is open for SCA's Higher Achievement Program (HAP) which runs July 5 through July 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Higher Achievement Program (HAP) at SCA is an immersive program targeted at preparing girls entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades for the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Over the course of the program, students will be exposed to the testing format, test-taking strategies, and area-specific content in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, students will also be introduced to the high school environment, SCA’s STEM Lab and Robotics program, and a variety of sports.
What sets HAP apart from other summer prep programs is its holistic benefit. Students will enter the program and be assessed on their skills in a diagnostic exam. Before the end of the program, students will be retested to measure their growth in each area. Students will also be given recommendations for continued preparation for the TACHS and in the academic school year.
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Share your career with our students |
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Virtually meet with sophomores and juniors to share your career experience with them in two 50-minute sessions. For more information and to sign up, visit www.scahs.org/careerday/
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