June Spirit Issue

Spirit SCHOOL NEWS

Carnegie Hall

By Elizabeth Matheson ‘26 and Marie Trennert ‘27

Sacred Heart made its debut at Carnegie Hall on May 27, 2025. This performance, organized by E.J. Lee, was a stunning exposition of the hard work and dedication by the Sacred Heart students in the music program and a testament to the growth of the program. The performance was attended by Ms. Adams, many supportive parents, families, friends, and teachers. While the concert lasted 2.5 hours, the audience was enthralled the entire time. Beyond the typical support of parents for their daughters, the concert was a genuine exhibition of musicianship.

The Sweetest Spot on the Upper East Side: Madison Fare

By Marie Trennert ‘27 and Genevieve Fitzpatrick ‘27

The program consisted of individual and ensemble pieces, with students from Kindergarten to Seniors. (Continued on page 9.)

On a Thursday afternoon, Genevieve and I decided to stop by the beloved Madison Fare, known for its internet viral frozen yogurt and Swedish candy. We wanted to honor how integral Chef Anim Kinana’s store is to our community We also wanted to give thanks to him for his constant, genuine warmth and welcoming nature. He took the time out of his busy schedule so we could ask him questions that we always wanted to know the answers to.

The owner of Madison Fare, Anim Kinana, is from Sweden, and both of his parents emigrated from Morocco He grew up eating Swedish candy, having it be an intrinsic part of his childhood. At

the store, there is a pick-and-mix candy bar consisting of every type of gummy, marshmallow, and chocolate candy you can ever imagine We asked him what his opinion is on Swedish candy gaining recent recognition in America, and he thinks it is superb. He mentioned, “Swedish candy has much better ingredients than you have here” due to its absence of high fructose corn syrup and artificial dyes Chef Anim even said, at the rate Swedish candy is growing now, he thinks American supermarkets will have a candy bar in the next three to five years.

His journey to outpouring success was long awaited and a lifelong dream He always had a deep connection with cuisine As a chef, he went to numerous culinary schools all over the globe, including in places like Singapore, Tokyo, Barcelona, and Paris. (Continued on page 9.)

Trending: Traditions

By Elizabeth Matheson ‘26

This has been a fun-filled year in the Sacred Heart community Here at Sacred Heart, we are constantly participating in a variety of traditions, from Rentrée in the fall to the upcoming Prize Day. On Niche, students say that their favorite school activities or traditions are Congé (30% of responders), the Valentine’s skating party (20% of responders), Ring Day (19% of responders) and Kairos (10% of responders) According to Pyschology Today, traditions “shape the culture we create, our personal histories, and our very sense of self.” Some traditions can reinforce negative practices, but in our context, traditions offer reasons to have fun

Similarly, trends are ways for us to feel included and connect socially However, following trends can also have pitfalls as not all trends are positive, healthy, or beneficial.

Overall, both trends and traditions are ways to connect socially within a given community, hence why there are unique trends and traditions at different private schools within the city, as well as overlappping ones, as these schools have both a contained community environment as well as being part of larger social and societal networks.

As we have explored traditions and trends at various schools this year, lastly I interviewed two sisters at St Vincent Ferrer, Maria and Anne Brenberg, on their favorite tradition at St. Vincent. Top on the Niche list was Spirit week (25% of responders) followed by culture day (18%), and

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walkathon (17%). Maria explained that on culture day students of the same ethnicity can put together a table of cultural food in the cafeteria, dress up in clothing associated with their culture, and perform cultural dances. Maria also explained, “the walkathon is our yearly fundraiser” where students walk around Central Park. However, while at Sacred Heart no responders did not list a favorite event, 6% of responders at St. Vincent said “ none. ” Maria explained this saying “ our school isn’t big on traditions.” However, Maria and Anna both identified the celebration for St. Vincent Ferrer’s birthday as their favorite tradition. On his birthday an ice cream truck comes to the school. This goes to show that the traditions most enjoyed also vary from person to person, because, despite the social nature of humans, we are also individuals. Trends and traditions are ways to express our place in community, but it is important to not lose sight of our sense of self. ⬥

Getting Behind the Wheel

by Grace Roche ‘26 and Elizabeth Matheson ‘26

Learning how to drive is a rite of passage for most teenagers on the road to independence. That road is more complicated for teenagers living in New York City In general, while many states allow teens at the age of 16 to obtain a full driver’s license, in New York one has to be 18 However, The Dalton School offers a program in partnership with the Autonautics Driving School which allows students ages 16-18 to receive a full license at the earliest age of 17 The program includes a two part system, with driving lectures that inform students about the rules of the road and experiential driving lessons

We, Elizabeth and Grace, are current participants in this program. We are paired together with a senior from Marymount and our instructor Ethan. We asked Ethan a few questions: what made him want to teach drivers ed and what his advice would be to future drivers His response to the first question was blunt, “I was desperate for a job when I moved to New York” plus he enjoyed the perks of having a free car. When pressed further, he admitted that he truly enjoyed teaching and seeing students succeed His advice was “GEAR BEFORE STEER” which is also a popular boating safety principle meaning that a person must change gears before using the steering wheel.

We also noticed that our instructor had a few pet peeves when it came to driving, particularly the words “I know.”

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Setting Summer up for Success

By Grace Sutton ‘26

As summer approaches, everyone is excited for one thing: the end of school. But being in high school means preparing for college from the very beginning up until the very last moment So, even though summer means no school, we must still be sure that we are doing something school-related, so as to prepare for the coming years.

Getting Behind the Wheel

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Ethan has only failed one student in driver’s education due to his “aggressive attitude” and repetition of the magic words “I know ” Ethan told us “ you don’t know, which is why you are here.” This was especially prevalent in a situation where our Marymount peer struggled to determine when to stop at a red light and confused the brake and the gas (multiple times) The list of incidents is long: including a near miss with an ice-cream truck, a fire hydrant, and multiple pedestrians Grace had a particular event which resulted in a dirty look thrown at her and, through it all, Elizabeth is an intense backseat driver.

Overall, we have had an extremely educational experience including learning K-Turns (aka a 3 Point Turn) and how to parallel park We highly recommend the Dalton Driving School and encourage students to take on the adventure that awaits them. ⬥

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While you might never feel completely prepared to submit a college application, it surely does not hurt to add something to the list, and summer is the perfect time to do so. Even though no one wants to think about anything schoolrelated over summer break, the unfortunate reality is that we must dedicate at least a little bit of our high school summers to doing something that might look good on a college application (Continued on page 3.)

Club Spotlight: Real Estate and Interior Design

by Sahana Parasher ‘28

What activities does the club do?

Foremost, they play interior design games For example, Abby gives the girls three different colored cards: one representing a color, one representing a theme (country, city, palace...), and one representing a room (bedroom, kitchen, bathroom). They have the club period to design their assigned room, with the color and theme given presenting it at the end of the 30 minutes Some use Canva and actually design a room, while others find pictures and make a collage of what they want the room to look like. Another game they have is going on Zillow, and they try to find a house based on specific instructions given When the club is not playing games, they watch videos about Real Estate in NYC to learn more

Finally, they also collaborate with the Chief Administrative Officer, Jamie Bowen She gives them insight on real estate projects that our school is considering and asks for advice This advice helps Jamie Bowen to see what the student population would prefer. Do you have any information on the Townhouses?

The club has talked about some ideas on how they could be used. Firstly, the middle school could move in there, so the high school would have the whole building Additionally, the school could put more offices there, create a bigger theater, and create more class options. However, none of these ideas are definite. As for the townhouse timeline, it is unknown because they must agree on how the space will be used before construction even starts The townhouses will probably take at least four years before they are incorporated into Sacred Heart All they know is that the townhouses will be combined into one building, and that building will connect to building 1. In addition, their facades will be kept.

What is Club Attendance like?

Hope O'Brien has been in this club since she started in her freshman year and always shows up Hope will be the leader with Abby next year, which Abby is excited about. Club attendance is very important to Abby. However, the club had fewer members this year, so the Real Estate club hopes to expand next year, especially with people becoming more intrigued about the townhouses ⬥

Setting Summer up for Success

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Yet, this does not necessarily mean having to take more classes over the summer, but if that is something you ’ re interested in doing, then by all means, go ahead. While Sacred Heart might not offer summer classes, it is not hard to find a summer program that offers classes that you may be interested in. So many colleges across the country offer summer programs for high school students, and these programs are open to anyone who is interested in signing up Some of these college summer programs are more competitive than others and require more detailed applications, but do not let that discourage you from applying to whatever summer program piques your interest And if doing a summer program that involves taking classes does not pique your interest, there are so many other programs that you can dedicate yourself to participating in.

For example, Sacred Heart offers a summer service program in which any Sacred Heart high school student can apply for This summer program allows students to act as a sort of camp counselor to younger, underprivileged kids as they spend the summer going around the city, participating in the average summer camp activities. In addition to this, Sacred Heart offers another summer program, and while this is only available to sophomores, it is a very impactful experience

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The exploring entrepreneurship program allows 10th-grade students to join with Atherton students and engage in field visits with expert panels, workshops and learning, and networking dinners and activities. This program lasts for two weeks in July, and students spend one week in New York City at our Sacred Heart campus, and one week in the San Francisco Bay Area at the Sacred Heart campus in Atherton During these two weeks, students are able to engage in a collaborative design process and practice the entrepreneurial process of responding to real-world problems with realworld solutions.

While these are the only summer programs that Sacred Heart offers, there are so many other options for summer programs for high school students At most summer camps, anyone can be a counselor or CIT past the age of 15, and while this is not a school-related activity, it is nonetheless a very valuable experience In addition to this, having a job over the summer or doing volunteer work is also a great way to spend meaningful time over the summer, while also accumulating experience that can be documented on a college application. In the end, any activity done over the summer, if meaningful to you, can be a very valuable experience, and it most likely can also be added to a college application ⬥

To be Detained

by Elizabeth Matheson ‘26

At Sacred Heart, detentions are a common occurrence Throughout the school year, detentions occur almost every Friday. Detentions do not go on students’ records; however, they take up time from students’ Friday afternoons. Students can receive detentions for a variety of reasons

One Friday this year, around 45 juniors served detention, the majority of which were assigned due to phone related conduct. Most commonly, students did not turn in their phones, especially during last period. When describing why she got detention, Josie Soulantzos called it “not participating in phone day” and since receiving detention, every day is phone day for her Ms Baker told those serving detention that this was “not a good look for the junior class” which causes questions to be raised: “do juniors have an unusual attachment to their phones?” (Continued on page 8.)

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OPINIONS AND EDITORIALS

By Eliana Castillo Yee ‘27

When my cousins flew in from Southern California last spring, my mom and I took the opportunity to curate what we hoped to be the perfect New York City day. We strolled through Central Park in full bloom, flipped through picture books at The Strand, and stood beneath the iconic blue whale at the American Museum of Natural History But by late afternoon, my uncle was left with one lingering question: Where can we find the best cookie in New York?

While I was initially taken aback by the question, expecting a more typical debate over pizza slices or bagel spots, I found myself increasingly drawn to the idea of uncovering the best cookie in New York, buried amid the city’s endless stream of bakeries Over the past few weeks, I sampled six chocolate chip cookies of comparable size and style, judging each one on texture, flavor, chocolate quality, and overall satisfaction. Here is the final breakdown:

William Greenberg: 3/10

With its Upper East Side location just a short walk from school, the bakery’s red awning offered a promising start to my cookie search. However, its chocolate chip cookie proved disappointing. The dough was overly sweet with a dry, crumbly texture, and the minuscule, irregularly shaped chocolate chips, Cookie Tour

mostly sprinkled on top, resulted in a messy bite This overwhelmingly sweet flavor left an unpleasant aftertaste. While William Greenberg is known for its black and white cookies, its chocolate chip cookies fall short of the bakery’s reputation.

Magnolia Bakery: 5/10

Despite its iconic cupcakes and banana pudding, Magnolia’s chocolate chip cookies did not live up to the same standard. Even during a morning visit, the cookie lacked a fresh taste. The texture was pleasantly chewy, but the flavor of the cookie was extremely dull. The cookie had too few chocolate chips, yet the chocolate itself was overly sweet Maman: 6/10

With multiple locations across the city, Maman’s cookie has a unique first bite. Its sugar-coated exterior provides a nice contrast to its chewy interior, but the dough itself had an absence of flavor contrast The chocolate was one of the best in terms of flavor, but its oversized chunks hardened at room temperature that created a difficult texture to enjoy (Continued on page 6.)

The ideas and opinions expressed in this paper are the sole ideas and opinions of the authors and are not supported or endorsed in any way by the Convent of the Sacred Heart.⬥ expressed in this paper are the sole ideas and opinions of the authors and are not supported or endorsed any way by the Convent Heart.⬥

Wellness Column

By Eriko Zaglio ‘26

Sharing meals might seem like a no-brainer. During the school year, lunch every day is a setting to hang out with friends or go outside and get out of school for a bit I always look forward to lunch, not just because I’m hungry by the time noon rolls around, but because I can also see friends with whom I don’t share many classes.

I had never really thought about how simply having a meal with friends might be significant, but I read a Harvard article the other day that caught my attention The article was about the connection between sharing meals and happiness. It is not yet clear whether sharing meals leads to greater levels of happiness, or happy people share meals more often, but studies have established a clear connection between shared meals and levels of happiness This study was done by the World Happiness Center, and there was a bar graph comparing well-being levels between Americans who dined alone and those who dined with others. Those who shared meals consistently had higher levels of well-being

The article stated that this correlation had implications for future research in being an easy, helpful indicator in measuring happiness. (Continued on page 6.)

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OPINIONS AND EDITORIALS

Cookie Tour

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Breads Bakery: 7/10

Breads Bakery’s rich, caramelly cookie dough and balanced chocolate-to-cookie ratio initially pulled me in by its complex taste. However, the overall cookie proved to be too sweet, overpowering the nutty undertones While a sprinkle of sea salt could improve the cookie, its overall presentation was wellexecuted.

Culture Espresso: 9/10

Culture Espresso, often praised for its chocolate chip cookies, lived up to its reputation The cookie’s texture was perfectly crisp along with edges with a soft, chewy center The chocolate was smooth, evenly distributed and balanced well with the dough. Although its small hints of salt could have been increased, the cookie is one that I will definitely revisit Kora: 10/10

The leading cookie of my search is located at a Filipino-inspired bakery in Sunnyside Queens, which opened just over a month ago. Its texture outshined the satisfying balance of Culture Espresso’s cookie, with a crisp, chewy contrast that elevated each bite The cookie struck the ideal balance between sweet and salty, absent in the previous cookies, with chocolate made from Auro beans sourced from the Philippines that left a lasting impression.

My search for the ideal chocolate chip cookie led me all throughout New York City, pushing me to explore previously unfamiliar neighborhoods and discover new bakeries of the city’s never-ending cookie supply While I thoroughly enjoyed many of the cookies I tried, Kora’s balance of texture, flavor, quality, and presentation stood out among the rest. Ultimately, this experience serves as a reminder that there are always more cookies and treats to discover in our city ⬥

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Yet, it also made me realize how much this is true in my own life. I mentioned lunch at school, but also sharing meals with my family Both my parents work, but we make it a point to have dinner together every night It is a way to spend time with each other in our otherwise busy lives and talk through our days. When my brother comes back from boarding school, dinners are special too. We don’t usually go out to restaurants; my mom just cooks his favorite pasta or gratin, and we sit around the dinner table to catch up It is a valuable experience to have meals together with someone. As we go into summer and perhaps spend time with people we haven’t seen in a while, we should all keep the importance of sharing meals in mind ⬥

Editor’s Note

The Spirit Staff would like to express our appreciation to everyone who has read and supported the newspaper this year and we hope you will continue to do so next year!

We would love to have more community participation, so if you have tips, comments, questions, spot a typo, or want to see something included in the paper please reach out to ematheson@cshnyc.org!

The editor would also like to acknowledge the prompt action of the security team at Sacred Heart in removing the old lockdown procedures following the publication of “Lockdown Procedures Should be Updated” in t

The ideas and opinions expressed in this paper are the sole ideas and opinions of the authors and are not supported or endorsed in any way by the Convent of the Sacred Heart.⬥ opinions expressed paper opinions not supported in any way by of the Sacred Heart.⬥

Amnesty Club Year in Review!

By Maggie Carmone ‘25

Amnesty is our school's human rights club! This year, the Amnesty Club talked about several global issues and current events This is an overview of some of the issues we discussed in 2024

Government Accountability

Without government accountability for natural disasters, livelihoods are destroyed, and general health in these areas is severely impacted. Government greed is widespread, as global regulation for corporations allows for natural disasters to occur In 1984, an Indian company caused a toxic gas leak in the central Indian city, leaving more than 20,000 people dead and poisoning more than half a million people. Thirty years later, that tragedy has turned into a human rights horror, with survivors and activists leading a relentless fight for justice These events usually affect the marginalized more because of a historical reliance on the environment for livelihoods and the poor quality of the environment. For example, many impoverished communities depend on rivers for clean water sources Indigenous people include many groups worldwide, and for many, the environment has great cultural significance, and they live off the land.

Living Wages

A living wage is the minimum income necessary for workers to meet their essential needs, such as food, housing, education, and healthcare, in their environment Many workers worldwide earn unlivable wages, leaving them in extreme poverty

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Frequently, countries set minimum wages that are often insufficient to cover essential costs in their area, sometimes leading to workers earning below the poverty line Economists use various methods to calculate a living wage that factors in the local cost of living and inflation. However, they may not sufficiently account for the cost of living in a country and are sometimes not adjusted for decades Even with these systems in place, businesses often prioritize profit over workers' rights, maintaining low wages. Living wages are essential to ensure that all workers receive fair salaries that allow them to thrive in their environment.

Ghana’s New President Tackles Human Rights Issues

Ghana elected John Mahama, who must tackle pressing human rights issues One such issue is women in government. Currently, less than 15% of the 275 members of Congress are women. In July of 2024, the Affirmative Action Act was enacted, which is projected to increase women ’ s participation in political, economic, and societal spheres to at least 30% by 2026 and 50% by 2030 Additionally, witchcraft accusations are still common in the Northern and northeastern regions. These accusations usually affect older women and have led to hundreds fleeing their villages to camps

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Ring Day

by Julia Luo ‘28

Just about a month ago, on April 25th, the Ring Day Ceremony was held in the Upper School, a highly anticipated event for those involved. Ring Day is a tradition that celebrates the juniors’ transition into senior year, and the juniors spend the coming weeks before the ceremony asking Sacred Heart students and faculty to turn their rings as acknowledgement for their influence.

Many juniors thought up fun ways to “ propose ” to their friends or teachers, including making posters, surprising them, or other exciting ideas which made the last few weeks such a treat to observe Chloe Quan, one of the juniors, says one of her favorite proposals was “for Dr. Lim. The juniors in my Advanced Chemistry class organized a scavenger hunt to propose to her!” It definitely stood out as a creative proposal that made it both fun and memorable for their class

But what made these proposals even more sweet were the reactions of those getting proposed to. Dr. Gusmão, who was proposed to by five of her Advanced Biology students, said, “I was definitely surprised, and also very appreciative They came in suddenly, and it really hit me that these five students I taught in 9th grade are already juniors. It shows how fast time goes by.”

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2024 Amnesty Club in Review!

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An Amnesty source reports, “I was verbally and physically abused before leaving the community I was almost lynched. [ ] Then I was also beaten by my brothers because I had brought disgrace to the family.”

Palawan Nickel Mining

Almost everyone has used a product made with nickel, and demand for it is only going up

To be Detained

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Additionally, there are other reasons which may lead to detentions, including lateness and being out of dress code, which was strictly enforced the previous school year with dress code checks during first period, resulting in lots of detentions. Detentions can be assigned directly from a teacher; however, some are announced in emails Emails containing “Unfortunately, your choice of [article of clothing] yesterday was not uniform and you have detention” as well as “You are receiving this email because you did not turn in your phone today. Per our policy, you have been assigned detention on Friday at 3pm Please report to Ms Baker's office to serve your detention” sound familiar to many students

What detentions entail varies. Aryana Yam remembers, “freshman year, the first time I got detention, I was so scared.” However, as a junior,

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In the Philippines, the island of Palawan has become a significant source of nickel mining Yet, despite what Ipsilon Mining Company has claimed, this mining is damaging the ecosystem and hurting the people whose livelihoods depend on it. Many of them feel strongly opposed to the mining operations and have their lack of consent ignored, often with devastating costs To promote environmental justice, action has to be taken to ensure their voices are heard ⬥

Ring Day

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When asked about her reactions to getting proposed by her own sister, Caitlin Donovan, a 9th grader, said, “I was surprised to get asked by [Riley]. I felt really honored that my sister wanted me to be a part of this day that she has been looking forward to for three years ”

she admits, “I lowkey like detention Not getting it, but the things we do ” She recalls making bracelets, sharpening pencils, and doing other “chores.” Eriko Zaglio was assigned pinning up the bulletin board for women ’ s history month. Josie “had to clean the drawers in the makerspace,” disagreeing with Aryana’s statement, saying “It was not fun ” Other chores in past detentions have included arranging flowers, organizing the lost-andfound, counting coins, collecting dishes, filling prize day bags, making friendship bracelets, moving textbooks, and discovering who was left out of the “class of” email lists

However, it is the general hope that every student avoids detention through proper behavior! ⬥

But there are some etiquette rules for Ring Day proposals. For example, “proposing at least a week and a half before Ring Day” is recommended by Chloe. Giving others a fair notice before the ceremony allows them more time to prepare, especially for a formal event like this Grace Klausner, another junior, added on, “The people that I asked more last-minute were already attending the ceremony, but I do recommend giving people notice!” Regardless of Ring Day etiquette, the importance of this ceremony and the proposals is for the juniors to celebrate their progression into senior year, and to display their gratitude to the Sacred Heart community As Dr Gusmão put it, “The ritual of inviting special people to turn their rings is a great tradition that helps students feel connected to the school and each other. It really shows the unique spirit here.” Congratulations, juniors!⬥

The Sweetest Spot on the Upper East Side: Madison Fare

Continued from page 1 His concentration was pastries and ice cream; however, he said he “always wanted to open a restaurant.” It was not until a last-minute Los Angeles trip where he got the idea of creating a gourmet frozen yogurt shop. He told us he went to Go Greek in California and said it was “the only place that had really good frozen yogurt ” Kinana quickly came to the conclusion that there are little to no places in New York City that sell authentic frozen Greek yogurt and decided to take matters into his own hands. He knew instantly that this was his sign to start the business he has always wanted Madison Fare opened its doors in 2022 after Mr Kinana’s previous career as a private chef When he first opened his store, he did not have any business partners or help; he did everything by himself. He informed us that his biggest struggle was transitioning from a chef to a business owner because he had no prior experience However, the stark transition made him adapt and learn rapidly. He said the Upper East Side initially was “ a tough neighborhood,” expressing how locals needed to embrace and admire his store slowly. Nevertheless, after various famous food influencers tried his specialty yogurt, they could not get enough He told us this past weekend he had 1,000 customers in one day Tammie Teclamarium at Grub Street, New York Magazine was raving about the Pistachio Knafeh Yogurt calling it,

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“pleasantly tart and refreshingly icy, while the pistachio sauce is nutty, bordering on savory ” Subsequently, business has only been going upward and Mr Kinana

As many of Sacred Heart students know, the other celebrated store a few blocks away from Madison Fare is Glace, which just recently opened a new candy store focused on Swedish Candy. We decided to ask Mr. Kinana what his opinions were He responded with, “It’s New York, everyone copies everyone ” He also told us that he thinks “sometimes competition is good” and explained how he views Glace as motivation for him to be more innovative, creative, and constantly evolving his products. Mr. Kinana has a positive attitude towards his new competitor next door, excited for what the future holds for them Overall, the interview was an unforgettable and insightful experience, teaching us what it takes to start a business, how to maintain one, and the origins of a treasured, local store in our orbit. As we were on our way he told us that his Sacred Heart clients are his favorite, saying that we are the best behaved and kind Be sure to support Madison Fare and say hello to Anim Kinana His story is evidence to pursue your dreams because you never know what will happen! ⬥

Carnegie Hall

Continued from page 1 Both Ms. Lee and Ms. Ashley emphasized that this was just “the tip of the iceberg” of what these musicians would accomplish in the future. As the concert progressed, students gradually got older, concluding with the high school choir, and the truth of this statement became evident with the older girls offering an example of what the youngest could be one day.

This concert marked years of hard work from each of these girls as they had their moment to shine on stage, as well as the larger development of the program Ms Lee described this as a “journey” both individually and for the music program, which she hopes will continue to expand in the coming years. Playing at Carnegie Hall is a milestone for Sacred Heart’s music program and no small feat. ⬥

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Congé

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Photo essay by Grace Roche ‘26

Spirit MEET THE WRITERS

Eliana Castillo Yee is in 10th grade. She is a member of the Forensics team and a leader of the Bread for the World club. In her free time, she enjoys reading and going for walks with friends. Eliana is so excited to be writing for Spirit this year!

Veronica Coats is a 10th grader at Sacred Heart, and this is her first year as a writer for Spirit

Genevieve Fitzpatrick is a 10th grader at Sacred Heart, and this is her first year as a writer for Spirit. In her free time, Genevieve likes to read and run.

Julia Luo is a 9th grader who enjoys reading and writing creative and analytical pieces She participates in Sacred Heart’s JV Extemporaneous Speech Team and is the Varsity Soccer team manager In her old middle school, MS114, Julia was a part of their school newspaper as an author and interviewer

Elizabeth Matheson is in 11th grade and the editor of Spirit Outside of journalism, she loves running and is a member of the Sacred Heart Cross Country team in the fall She also is part of the JV basketball team and Varsity Track and Field For fun she enjoys playing the flute and doing photography in addition to writing and reading

Isabelle O’Reilly is a 10th grader at Sacred Heart, and this is her first year as a writer for Spirit.

ana Parasher is a 9th grader, and this is her first year writing for Spirit At Sacred Heart, she is a member dio Club and Varsity Cross Country Her interests include baking, reading, and riding horses This year, she ited to explore these interests at Spirit

ce Roche is an 11th grader at Convent of the Sacred Heart She is a member of the Cross Country and Track Field teams, as well as a member of the Acoustics Club She loves to read and listen to music in her spare

Grace Sutton is an 11th grader in her first year at Spirit She is also a part of the Admissions Club at Sacred Heart and a member of the Varsity Cross Country and Varsity Outdoor Track teams She enjoys taking part in the service opportunities Sacred Heart has to offer, and in her free time, she enjoys listening to music and watching her favorite television shows

Marie Trennert is in 10th grade and a first-year Spirit member. At Sacred Heart, Marie enjoys playing soccer and is a Finance and Investment Club member. In her free time, she enjoys watching the latest movies and exploring New York City. Her favorite subjects include History, English, French, and Art.

Eriko Zaglio is an 11th grader in her first year at Spirit. At Sacred Heart, she is a part of Admissions Club and the Tennis and Swim teams. She enjoys listening to music and taking walks, as well as running in the park. She is excited to be part of Spirit this year!