

2025 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

OUR MISSION
Convent & Stuart Hall educates mind, Heart and body, animating a zeal for discovery, inspiring a passion for justice and nurturing the strength to transform.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
A CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR FAMILIES OF ALL FAITHS
INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS: GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY
COR UNUM VOICES: EBOO PATEL & NAOMI SHIHAB NYE
TRANSFORMATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
STUDENT AS PRODUCER: ADITYA DADLANI '28'24
CAREERSTART: EMPOWERING FUTURE LIFE & FUTURE WORK GLOBAL
LEARNING

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
DEAR CONVENT & STUART HALL COMMUNITY,
The President’s Report looks back at highlights of the last 12 months, capturing stories and images that offer glimpses into new programming, special guests and visiting authors, and celebrations of our faculty, staff and graduating senior class. The success of the Class of 2025 continues with our current seniors, who are hearing the results of the early decision process as this magazine goes to print.
Schools of the Sacred Heart San Francisco is a dynamic institution that strives to provide an education tailored to the present and future needs of our students. We are expanding our own horizons as we encounter the rapid development of artificial intelligence, learning how its use can positively impact our work as teachers, academic leaders and staff. One hundred individuals are working with generative software that provides tools to enhance team collaboration and productivity. Among its many features, the software provides a choice of AI platform when it seems appropriate to enlist a leading large language model. Certainly, guide rails are needed, but the opportunities to incorporate AI into our work and workflow are boundlessly exciting.
This year, high school students were presented with an incredible opportunity through the CareerStart program, a new initiative developed and sponsored by our parent community. In this program, students get a present-day, real-world work experience in the professional field they are considering. Experiencing the world of work may be one of the most rewarding experiences they have.
With an eye to the present and the future, the design of the Wellness, Athletics & Aquatics Center has taken shape, and the reality of its construction is just a couple of years away. A quiet campaign phase is underway to secure early targeted funding to make the project a reality.
Lastly, these pages feature images of a momentous intergenerational engagement when our grandparents and special friends visited campus last February. As we move into the future, it is the wisdom of past generations that shows excitement for all that is possible, strength and perseverance in the face of challenges and deep and simple love for those around them.
Inspired by the wisdom, love and hope of the generations who preceded us, we continue to work on behalf of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat. Impelled by her enduring educational vision and the charge to seek new horizons and possibilities for the younger generation in our care, we are excited to continue the story of Schools of the Sacred Heart San Francisco.
Thank you for being an integral part of that story.
SINCERELY,
DR. ANN MARIE KREJCAREK PRESIDENT | CONVENT & STUART HALL
MIND, HEART , BODY
A CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR FAMILIES OF ALL FAITHS

Paul
Pryor Lorentz
Chair of Community Spiritual Life and Religion, Theology & Spirituality Department Chair
Michael
Campos
High School Religion, Theology & Spirituality Faculty
As a Catholic independent school, Convent & Stuart Hall is a spiritual community that invites families to deepen their faith or begin a faith journey of their own. The intention is that each member of the community experiences God’s love, expressed in ways that are personal and meaningful across diverse paths of faith and reflection. Through this commitment, students and families are encouraged to develop and encounter the sacred and connect to something greater than themselves.
Authentic interpersonal and spiritual encounter invites us to recognize every person’s dignity. When our ninth graders visit the Buddhist church across the street from the Pine-Octavia campus, they practice attentive presence and return with insights for a meaningful life. When our families and students honor Diwali with a beautiful altar and Indian sweets in the Main Hall, the community reflects on how each of us can be a source of light for others. When seniors in the Jewish Life Club speak at chapel about the significance of Rosh Hashanah in their lives, students witness emerging adult spirituality and identity. And when our youngest students offer paper lilies on the Feast of Mater Admirabilis, we honor Mary as a model of interiority and active love. Through each of these rich and revealing experiences, our community comes together to live and grow spiritually alongside one another.
The Catholic ritual of the Sacrament of the Eucharist embodies the sacramental principle that God is in all things and always present to us. When our community celebrates Mass together, we become the living expression of God's spirit, where our relationships
with one another reveal Christ. As Sacred Heart educators and students, our task is to discover and reveal that loving presence to the world.
The commitment to interfaith encounter and formation also shapes the academic life of our students, particularly in the Religion, Theology & Spirituality curriculum. In their sophomore year, students engage in a year-long study of ethics. More than a survey of theory, this course includes discussions that guide students to unpack assumptions of personhood, citizenship and belonging. It is a place where theory and practice intersect, where claims of faith thrive alongside doubt to reveal the fullness of the human condition.
In the words of Sophie’s Gift, our Catholic, Sacred Heart identity makes us co-responsible “to transmit and renew” the educational legacy we have received, so “that the love of the Heart of Jesus may be known” as “totally inclusive, unconditionally welcoming.” Division Head, Tony Farrell, notes, “Students can amplify their capacity for transformation when we help them to see that they are loved and are worthy of love. Carrying even just a smidge of that understanding to their day-today lives can mitigate self-doubt and propel them with more courage and confidence.”
Our call is to extend this welcome to each family, creating a school-wide community of invitation, belonging and shared purpose.
Left: In the Mary Mardel, RSCJ Chapel, Convent high schoolers present during a Grades 9–12 Chapel that explored interfaith traditions and celebrated the High Holy Days and Latinx heritage. Below: Mihu Bisaria, Human Resources Director, creates a rangoli for the Diwali altar in the Main Hall.


INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS
GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY




Across two fun-filled days on February 27 and 28, 2025, over 700 grandparents and special friends of K–12 students enjoyed an immersive experience on campus, following in their students' footsteps for a taste of a day in the life at Convent & Stuart Hall. This biennial campus-wide event will return in 2027 — please stay tuned for details.




COR UNUM VOICES
Alyson Barrett
Library Department Chair and History Department Co-Chair
EBOO PATEL

Michael Campos High School Religion, Theology & Spirituality Faculty
Nathan Crowe Library Assistant
Interfaith leader and author Eboo Patel visited Convent & Stuart Hall on February 12, 2025. Author of We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy and Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America, Dr. Patel works to advance “the notion that diversity is a treasure and cooperation across our difference is the key for everybody to thrive” (Interfaith America). During his visit, Dr. Patel asked students and faculty to consider the foundational question of flourishing democracies: How do we cooperate across differences to contribute to the shared civic good? He explored the ways we as a society understand identity and its politicization, repositioning diversity as a matter of celebration instead of victimization. For Dr. Patel, pluralism is not only a matter of coexisting side by side, but a deliberate practice that calls people into relationship and engagement across religious and cultural differences.
In his book Acts of Faith, Dr. Patel writes: “Pluralism — even religious pluralism — is everybody’s business, for both the obvious pragmatic reasons and the more poetic ones. After all, there are many places where people hear the music of transcendence…” Working with high school students and Religion, Theology & Spirituality faculty members in both a large presentation and small group formats, Dr. Patel challenged us to consider the opportunities within our school’s Sacred Heart and Catholic faith tradition to build community. His visit helped us imagine how to better embody pluralism, shaping differences into a cooperative community that honors varied experiences and paths to transcendence.
Eboo Patel speaks to high school students in the Syufy Theatre.
NAOMI SHIHAB NYE
In November 2025, nine years after her first visit to Convent & Stuart Hall, luminescent author and poet Naomi Shihab Nye returned to campus as a visiting author. As noted on her website, “Drawing on her Palestinian-American heritage, the cultural diversity of her home in Texas, and her experiences traveling in Asia, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East, Nye uses her writing to attest to our shared humanity.” Nye’s most recent work includes Grace Notes: Poems About Families and Everything Comes Next: Collected and New Poems.
In her two-day residency, Nye worked with students across grades 6–11 in many formats. In poetry workshops, discussions and a large group assembly, Nye invited students to notice and pay attention to what is fascinating in every person's life and to open up their poetic minds. Working with tenth-grade Ethics students, Nye shared what it means to live in between worlds, giving priority to ordinary encounters as a means of overcoming division. She explored the power of poetry as a medium for all writers, personhood and lived experience as a catalyst for unique writing, and the ways writing can help us respond to fears and uncertainties with hope.
Naomi Shihab Nye invited our readers and writers to aspire to the expansive. Her magic as a teacher is exploring the vast reach of our human connection revealed within everyday situations and stories. Ms. Nye helps emerging student authors imagine what is possible, of themselves and of the world.
– Alyson Barrett, Library Department Chair and History Department Co-Chair

Naomi Shihab Nye works with students in the Mother Williams Library.

MIND , HEART, BODY
TRANSFORMATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
Dan Raffa High School
Shintaro Tatebe
The study of the body is an essential and powerful content area in the biological sciences, shaping how students understand themselves and the world around them. Recognizing this profound impact, Convent & Stuart Hall’s science department welcomed the arrival of a revolutionary new teaching tool: the Anatomage Table. This seven-foot-long, fully interactive touchscreen device brings human anatomy to life by allowing students to conduct virtual dissections of real human cadavers in extraordinary detail. What was once only possible in university-level medical programs is now available right in our classrooms, reshaping how students learn about the human body.
This past summer, High School Science Faculty member Dan Raffa attended the annual Anatomage Conference in Santa Clara, California, where he had the opportunity to collaborate with teachers and curriculum leaders from across the United States who are using this advanced technology. Raffa reflects:
“The Anatomage Table is transforming the way we teach human biology. Instead of viewing body systems in isolation, students can explore how they are fully integrated and constantly communicating. This technology allows us to zoom in and zoom out, revealing the complex connections that define the human body.”
To start the 2025–26 school year, the Anatomage Table has been successfully integrated into the eighth-grade biology curriculum under the guidance of Elementary
School Science Faculty member Shintaro Tatebe. Students have received training on how to navigate and explore the system’s extensive database of human body scans. With a simple touch, students can isolate individual organs, rotate structures in 3D and visualize physiological processes that are otherwise impossible to observe in a traditional classroom setting. This interactive experience has elevated student understanding of anatomy and human biology, fostering both curiosity and a sense of discovery.
As the school year continued, and I learned more about the human body, it led me to want to be a surgeon when I am older. The Anatomage Table is a fascinating tool that allowed me to learn on a deeper scale and appreciate the wonderful world of science much more.
– Avery CES'26

Elementary science teacher Shintaro Tatebe guides eighth-grade biology students through an activity on the Anatomage Table.
This curriculum was also developed with medical and science ethics in mind. Students were introduced to key ethical considerations in medical and scientific research, including respect for human life, informed consent and the responsible use of human data and specimens. They learned the value and privilege of learning from real human cadaver images and expressed sincere respect for the donors whose generosity made this possible. Shintaro reports remarkable student engagement, noting:
“Students were initially apprehensive about viewing the cadaver images, but once they began using the device, their curiosity quickly grew. They examined one cadaver whose lungs had been severely damaged by cancer. After seeing how the disease had overtaken the lung tissue, many students whispered, ‘I’ll never smoke or vape,’ demonstrating how studying anatomy and physiology can lead to meaningful, real-life lessons.”
Looking ahead, the Anatomage Table will expand its reach to high school students in the spring semester. A dedicated team of high school science faculty has designed a curriculum that incorporates this technology
into advanced courses, including IB Biology, IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science and AP Biology. In addition, the device includes a “Science Table” component that extends its application beyond biology, offering interactive modules in chemistry, earth science and physics. This versatility ensures that students across all science disciplines will benefit from this state-of-theart resource.
In grateful recognition for their instrumental role in making this acquisition possible, the Science Department acknowledges both the Chandrashekhar L. Pradhan Endowed Fund for Science, established by Sameer Gandhi and Dr. Monica Lopez, and the President's Scientific Inquiry Fund established by Dr. Tom Roberts and Susan DaSilva. With their generous support, our school now stands at the forefront of educational innovation, as we are currently the only school in the Bay Area to possess an Anatomage Table. This investment represents not only a commitment to excellence in science education but also a step toward preparing our students for the future of science, research and technology.

Convent eighth graders engage with the Anatomage Table during a biology activity.
STUDENT AS PRODUCER
ADITYA DADLANI '28'24
Stuart Hall sophomore Aditya Dadlani '28'24 first began experimenting with coding as an eighth grader at Stuart Hall for Boys, quickly becoming familiar with acronyms like HTML, CSS and UI. “I was playing with user interface on the front end, and with APIs, which are the ways software interacts with other software on the back end,” Aditya shared. “The more I did it, the more I actually wanted to build something real that people I know might use.” He connected with Mike Buckley, High School Chair of Community Life and History Department Co-Chair, to ask about service initiatives that could benefit from his developing expertise. Following their discussion, Aditya developed a web-based application to revolutionize Tutor Digital, a student-run service initiative that connects high school volunteer tutors from Convent & Stuart Hall with middle school students from local schools.
Tutor Digital was founded by Stuart Hall High School alumnus Sartaj Rajpal ’21 as the capstone project for his Design 2 Action independent study. Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the initiative initially aimed to support middle school students navigating the challenges of remote learning. Since its formation, Tutor Digital has been passed from one student leader to the next, and has generally relied on email and Zoom to connect tutors with students. Aditya’s webbased application streamlines that process by putting all communication and scheduling, including real-time video-based tutoring, in one place. With the support of Krista Inchausti, Director of Technology in Teaching and Learning, who coordinated work with the domain name and hosting, the application launched at the start of the 2025–26 school year. “We want all of our students to take initiative in their own learning,” says
Krista Inchausti Director of Technology in Teaching & Learning
Tony Farrell
Stuart Hall High School Division Head
Mike Buckley
High School Chair of Community Life and History Department Co-Chair

Inchausti, “and use what they learn to create something new, then apply that to make a positive difference in their world. I was delighted to support Aditya in the launch of the web-based app of Tutor Digital. His work embodies our school value of ‘students as producers.’”
Buckley notes that “Aditya’s initiative is one of the outcomes we’re looking for in the service program: kids who see a problem and, through their own creativity and leadership, see it through to a solution.”
CAREERSTART:
EMPOWERING FUTURE LIFE & FUTURE WORK

Rachel Simpson Convent High School
Division Head and Chief Academic Officer
Convent & Stuart Hall's CareerStart program, launched with great success in the summer of 2025, is a testament to community collaboration. This initiative, started by parent and student volunteers alongside the school's college counseling team, offers tenth and eleventh graders invaluable professional skills and career exploration opportunities through curated summer internships. Leveraging the robust professional network within the Convent & Stuart Hall parent community, the program provides one- to four-week internships across diverse industries. Beyond practical work experience, students develop professional skills including crafting resumes, building LinkedIn profiles, honing interviewing techniques, and networking with professionals. The program invites the professional expertise of the parent community to mentor students, which significantly enriches the student experience and lays a strong foundation for their future careers.
This past summer, CareerStart successfully placed 50 students in internships spanning an array of sectors, including architecture and design, finance, law, media, retail and e-commerce, technology, real estate,hospitality, education and medicine. During their internships, students engaged in a variety of meaningful experiences. They completed projects, participated in team meetings, shadowed medical professionals during patient interactions, designed educational plans, developed mobile applications through coding, contributed to marketing and social media campaigns, conducted product testing, pitched investment ideas, and executed comprehensive research and competitive market studies.
CareerStart participants consistently reported high levels of satisfaction and fulfillment. One student shared, "I gained valuable insight about the company and also the position I was interning for. I had work every day, and I felt I had a sense of purpose at the office."
Another testimonial highlighted the trust and responsibility afforded to them: "The firm introduced me to all functional areas of the company. They let me sit through meetings and trainings. I was able to shadow, ask questions and see the inner workings of the business. I was able to ascertain, as a result, what I like and what I do not like about various roles. It was a great learning opportunity and a great networking opportunity."
Alumna Meeta Patel ’92, who hosted interns at Clinic 4 Kidz, an interdisciplinary home-based pediatric feeding disorders program, reflected on her experience: "I had the pleasure of hosting four talented students. As both
an alum and a parent, it was my opportunity to give back to a school that has given me so much. I am more accustomed to mentoring graduate and medical students, but these high school students quickly impressed me with their intelligence, motivation and professionalism. It was clear they were eager to learn. Their energy reminded me of my own time at Convent, where I learned to think outside the box and believe that anything is possible. I’m grateful for the chance to mentor the next generation and look forward to continuing this partnership with CareerStart".
Shari Jones, CareerStart Co-Lead and current parent, articulates the program's core vision "to build bridges between classroom learning and career exploration. The enthusiastic support of our parent community has opened doors for students to follow their curiosity and explore career options firsthand, while building critical job skills along the way. The connections and mentorship have proven incredibly rewarding for students and parent employers alike. Having placed 50 students this past summer, we're thrilled with our success to date and we're excited to see how the program evolves."
Internships are fast becoming part of the narrative within competitive college applications. Colleges value internships not merely as a box to check, but for the learning and growth they offer students through exploring fields of interest and engaging with professionals. CareerStart offers students exactly this kind of experience, while also creating a special opportunity for our parent community to support and mentor students.
– Cesar Guerrero, Director of Admissions and Academic Guidance
GLOBAL PLATFORM

Devin DeMartini Cooke
Global Platform Director, IBDP Coordinator, and History Faculty
Through Convent & Stuart Hall’s Global Platform, each high school student expands their learning beyond the classroom with immersive travel, exchange and cultural experiences around the world. Each opportunity, whether artistic, linguistic, academic or service-based, invites students to be global citizens, living out the Sacred Heart mission and developing a deeper understanding of themselves and the world they live in.
GLOBAL PLATFORM IN THE 2025–26 SCHOOL YEAR
Individual Sacred Heart Exchange
Individual exchanges offer Grade 9–12 students the opportunity to explore domestic or international Sacred Heart network schools for a period of one to four weeks.
Group Exchange: Denmark
This small group exchange with a partnering school in Denmark is open to juniors upon application.
Art + Global Politics: Copenhagen
This senior-only trip examines the intersection of art, history and politics in Copenhagen and surrounding areas.
Spanish Language Immersion: Colombia
This full Spanish immersion experience in Colombia is open to juniors and seniors and offers deep language development and cultural exploration.
President’s Sophomore Class Trip: Costa Rica
This annual sophomore class trip is a signature of the Convent & Stuart Hall student experience, and focuses on adventure, leadership and environmental learning in Dominical, Costa Rica.
Arte Exploration: Mexico City
This trip, open to Grades 9–12, offers students the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents in visual art, music, theater, dance or poetry while exploring Mexico City’s vibrant culture.
History + Art: Rome
This trip is an interdisciplinary journey through art, history and classical culture open to Grades 10–12, with priority for Latin and AP Art History students.
Age of Enlightenment: London + Paris
This trip for students in Grades 10–12 is a science- and math-focused exploration of the Age of Enlightenment and landmark impacts in London and Paris.
Sacred Heart Connections: Japan
Open to Grades 10–12, this trip is an immersive journey through Kyoto, Hiroshima and Tokyo, highlighting Japan’s history, innovation and Sacred Heart connection.
Culture + History: China
This trip is a cultural and historical exploration of Beijing and Shanghai open to students in Grades 10–12.

Left: High school students pose in front of the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela in Spain during an April 2025 trip.
Right: Students enjoy a waterfall adventure in Costa Rica during the annual sophomore class trip.

MIND, HEART, BODY
WHY A WELLNESS, ATHLETICS & AQUATICS CENTER?
Dr. Ann Marie Krejcarek President
Erin Kjar Director of Advancement
Since 1887, the start of Sacred Heart education in San Francisco, the school's leadership has strived to provide opportunities for students at Convent & Stuart Hall that invite them to engage in mind, heart and body as they grow and develop as young people.
In Janet Erskine Stuart's words, graduates of a Sacred Heart education should leave with “… some self-knowledge, some energy, some purpose.” Over the course of the school’s history in San Francisco, we have sought the best people, place and program to deliver on that promise.
An urban school environment offers a wealth of opportunities for various aspects of the educational experience, but also presents challenges. One of those challenges is developing adequate space for the education of the body, a priority the school has consistently addressed since its founding. In 1991, Sister Mary “Be” Mardel led the efforts to build the Herbert Gymnasium on the Broadway campus, building into the granite hill to offer a space for physical education and athletics. In a 1983 letter to the school community, Mardel reflected on the vision for the school's expansion, writing: “We are most excited about this Master Plan and feel that the challenge of a very restricted, steep urban site of 1.9 acres has been met with vision, and a gracious and complex design has evolved.” In 2000, the school undertook an ambitious excavation to carve an additional gymnasium from beneath the Pine-Octavia campus — a bold commitment to providing students with space to develop strength and build community through athletics.
Now, we have a new and unparalleled opportunity to expand on the educational experience at Convent & Stuart Hall with the transformative addition of a Wellness, Athletics & Aquatics Center. In the summer of 2024, the school acquired a strategically positioned property on Geary Boulevard, situated between the Laurel Heights and Lone Mountain neighborhoods. As this project continues to advance from vision to reality, we are excited to share this update on the “gracious and complex design” that will embody the next phase of Convent & Stuart Hall’s promise to our students.

Left: Exterior rendering of the Wellness, Athletics & Aquatics Center as seen from Geary Boulevard, created by TEF Design.
Below: Rendering of the main lobby as viewed from the Geary Boulevard entrance, with interior windows overlooking the pool below.
The Wellness, Athletics & Aquatics Center represents more than an expansion of physical space. It embodies the school's enduring commitment to educating the whole person. Just as previous generations of leadership met the challenges of San Francisco's urban landscape with vision and determination, this new facility will provide students with the resources to develop strength in mind, body and spirit. By investing in this center, Convent & Stuart Hall continues its tradition of preparing students to navigate life with confidence and purpose.
Aquatics Level
The aquatics level features a 36.5-meter by 25-yard pool designed to accommodate full-size water polo fields for both high school and collegiate competition. The pool includes 15 swim lanes, each 8.5 feet wide, with two or more lanes designed for early swimmers and swim instruction.
Main Entrance Level
The main entrance level welcomes visitors with an airy and inviting reception space. Recessed areas throughout the level provide comfortable settings for studying or quiet work. A glassed viewing area offers clear sightlines into the aquatics level.
Competition Gym Level
The gym level houses a 600-seat, full-court gymnasium that can be configured into two full playing courts. This level also features a wellness teaching classroom, complete with a fully equipped teaching kitchen.
Upper Level
The upper level includes a 2,800-square-foot Strength and Conditioning Performance Lab, with an adjacent trainer room. A flexible movement classroom supports activities such as yoga and dance, while a glassed viewing area allows spectators to observe gym events below.
Rooftop
The rooftop offers 9,470 square feet of enclosed field space, surrounded by perimeter fencing and protective netting to ensure safety while maximizing usability. This area is ideal for youth sports, team practices and training sessions. An additional 1,450-square-foot relaxation area provides space for cool-down activities and team gatherings.




Above: Renderings showcase the rooftop field, gymnasium and pool within the Wellness, Athletics & Aquatics Center.
INSPIRING SPORTING MOMENTS OF 2025
Dana Kuwahara Director of Athletics and Physical Education
HIGH SCHOOL
Teddy Morfit '28 concluded a breakout 2025 season in individual tennis with a second-place finish at the Bay Counties League (BCL) West Championship.



The 2025 season marked major successes for the Convent & Stuart Hall cross country team Following an impressive first place finish at the Crystal Springs Invite, the Knights placed second at the BCL West Championship. The Cubs also finished on the podium at the BCL West Championship, taking third place.
Both teams finished strong at the North Coast Section Championship, with the Cubs placing eighth and the Knights second, advancing to the State Championship Meet, where they placed sixth. Standout performers included First Team All-League Julian Anderson ’26 and Second Team honorees Juliet Sugar ’28, Annette Moore ’27, Elias Torres ’28, Reese Terrell ’27 and Lachlan Riley ’26.


For the first time in program history, the Convent varsity field hockey team advanced to the Marin County Athletic League playoffs. First Team AllLeague honors went to Layla Grace Dixon and Claire Gunning, with Maya Gee recognized on the Second Team. The 2025 season also featured the debut of the school’s first-ever JV team.

The Convent golf team finished second in the BCL West. Lily Morgan ’29’25 represented the Cubs at the North Coast Section Championship, earning Second Team All-League honors alongside Aoibhinn Reidy '26.
The Convent volleyball team finished fourth in the BCL West before making a strong run as North Coast Section runners-up. Charlotte Connors ’29’25 earned First Team All-League honors and Laila Turner ’28’24 earned Second Team honors.

The Stuart Hall football team capped a memorable season with its first-ever North Coast Section championship, dominating Woodside Priory 32-0 in the title game. The 12-0 season included three wins against 11-man football teams and extended the Knights’ streak of Coastal Mountain Conference, North Central League II championships to four straight years. First Team honors included Nico Rivera ’26’22, Christian Rodriguez ’26, Henry Dixon ’26’22, Jake Oenning ’27’23 and Andrew Kim ’26. Rounding out the accolades, Larkin Mathewson ’26’22 and Max Craig ’26’22 earned Coastal Mountain Conference Defensive and Offensive MVP honors, respectively.


ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
After an impressive second place finish in the regular session, the Grade 6 co-ed baseball team captured the San Francisco Youth Baseball League championship. Facing the undefeated Shamrocks in the title game, the Lions fell behind early but came back to win 9-6. Baseball success continued with another championship win by our Stuart Hall Grade 5 team.


The Stuart Hall for Boys JV basketball team went undefeated in Bay Area Independent Athletic League play and claimed the JV basketball championship with a decisive win over Town School for Boys.

The Convent Elementary JV soccer team capped an impressive season with a Bay Area Independent Athletic League championship win over San Francisco Day School.
Our youngest soccer athletes also made their mark, as the Convent Grade 4 (Red) soccer team brought home the Catholic Youth Organization championship.



The Stuart Hall for Boys golf team completed an impressive season, winning the Stuart Hall Invitational at Harding Park against Head-Royce School, Town School for Boys, and Cathedral School for Boys.
The Convent Elementary Grade 5 (Red) basketball team captured the Catholic Youth Organization championship, finishing the season with strong teamwork and consistent play.



Stuart Hall fifth grader practices soccer on Syufy Court.
CULTIVATING JOY THROUGH PARENT COMMUNITY
Erin Kjar Director of Advancement



At Convent & Stuart Hall, all parents are members of the Parents Association, strengthening the vital partnership between school and families through volunteer opportunities, fundraising and events that unite our community.
This past year has been memorable, filled with moments of celebration and shared purpose. Signature Parents Association fundraising events, Fall Classic and Celebrate Spring, generated impactful funds that enhance our students' experience while creating festive gatherings where families celebrate together. At Celebrate Spring, the school community came together for a special Fund-a-Need that raised funds for our endowment, inspired by beloved teacher Belle Akers, who has established an endowment of her own. These events strengthen our community bonds and foster the spirit of philanthropy that defines Convent & Stuart Hall.


The Parents Association also hosts beloved communitybuilding traditions that fill the campus with warmth and connection. Oktoberfest welcomes our High School parents back each fall, Homecoming ignites school spirit, our Diwali celebration honors cultural heritage, Christmas on Broadway spreads holiday joy, and Miller’s Mile brings our elementary schools together in healthy competition. The Uniform Exchange embodies a collaborative spirit, where families donate gently used uniforms that other families can pick up free of charge, creating a sustainable cycle of support that benefits our community and the environment.
The parent community’s generosity extends beyond our campus through meaningful outreach initiatives. Our participation in Project Cicero Bay Area, an annual book drive for under-resourced Bay Area schools, promotes literacy where it’s needed most. In January, parents rallied to organize an LA Fire relief drive. Volunteers gathered, sorted and packed a truckload of clothing and supplies delivered to those affected by the fires, a powerful example of the community’s compassion in action.
We extend heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated volunteers whose coordination, communication and countless hours make these meaningful experiences possible for all.
Previous page, left to right: Parents at the Presidio Golf Course during the Wild Western-themed Fall Classic golf tournament. Parents rock out at the 2025 Celebrate Spring gala and concert, themed School of Rock. Families gather for the 55th annual Miller’s Mile fun run.
This page, left to right: Parents sort donations for the LA fire relief drive. Parent volunteers who helped organize the Diwali altar and classroom activities gather in the Main Hall. Parents celebrate at the 2025 high school Oktoberfest.

LEARNING INSPIRED
Below is a glimpse into our ongoing work to create a community of learning inspired — shown through programmatic highlights written by faculty who continue to push the boundaries of their teaching and inspire new ways for our students to develop into deep thinkers.


AI IN THE CLASSROOM: GRADE 8 US HISTORY
By Reba Sell Upper Form Student Leadership and Grade 8 History Faculty
Eighth-grade students were introduced to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in history through the “Curating the Past” project. Students were invited to become curators of history by designing their own museum displays on an event or person they learned about during seventh-grade history (roughly pre-colonization up to the War of 1812).
Using AI as a research partner, students brainstormed exhibit ideas, located primary source artifacts and found reliable scholarly sources. Throughout the process, they were challenged to critically evaluate the accuracy, bias and depth of AI-generated information, refining it with their own analysis and evidence. This project deepened students’ understanding of both history and technology — showing that AI can spark creativity and broaden research perspectives, but it cannot replace human judgment or original thought. By positioning AI as a collaborator rather than a ghost writer, students learned to balance innovation with integrity, ultimately producing exhibits that reflected their voices, curiosity and critical engagement with the past.
Above: An eighth grader’s final poster for the “Curating the Past” history project.
Right: Roberto Parris, High School Wellness Counselor and Academic Coach, high-fives a student during an after-school dance class.

POETRY CAFE
By Justin Robinson Grade 6 Studies in Literature & English Language Faculty
The Poetry Cafe, still in its nascency, shows great promise. First held in May of 2025, the annual activity invites students in Grade 6 to gather and share their own poetry or simply listen and enjoy the poetry of their peers. The idea was first proposed by Casey Vogel, Upper Form Grade Chair and Learning Strategist, and Talbot Moore, Assistant Elementary Division Head, after they noticed the quality of writing emerging from students in the classroom.
Among many poetic forms explored in their Literature & English Language classes, sixth grade students compose sonnets, haikus and free-verse poems. Through the study and composition of poetry, students begin to view their language as a thing of value, cherishing their words as an extension of themselves. Many of their poetry books, will exceed 20 pages. This powerful tool of poetry is augmented by the opportunity to share those words communally and aloud with peers. Ultimately, poetry is the mirror that allows students to see themselves as they truly are: young people with something to say, whose voices carry worth, and criticality with sincerity.

WELLNESS MORNING
By Roberto Parris High School Wellness Counselor and Academic Coach
In the spring of 2025, we launched Wellness Morning, a school-day program grounded in a simple yet powerful idea: give students permission to slow down and just be. The program was developed by the wellness team and educators, who recognized that many high school students may feel the weight of achievement: striving for top grades, excelling in sports and extracurricular activities, maintaining social lives, and looking "put together" both on and offline.
During Wellness Morning, faculty advisors host small group sessions centered on calm, creative activities such as sip-and-paint, mindfulness coloring, nature walks and guided meditation. The activities varied. President Ann Marie Krejcarek guided a tea ceremony celebrating the art of mindful tea-making, while another faculty member led a visual meditation inspired by the expansive bay view of the Mother Williams Library.
Students described feeling calmer, lighter and more focused afterward. This initiative is a continuation of the Cognitive, Emotional, Spiritual and Social (CESS) wellness programming that Convent & Stuart Hall has worked to prioritize. The goal is to sprinkle these moments throughout the year, giving students space to breathe, reflect and reconnect with themselves.


The Class of 2025 rises to applause from faculty, staff, family, friends and loved ones during their commencement at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.
THE CLASS OF 2025
Cesar Guerrero Director of Admissions and Academic Guidance

Colleges continue to see in our graduates what we see every day: curiosity, readiness and integrity.
Outstanding as their college acceptances were, perhaps the Class of 2025’s greatest achievement was the impact on the spaces they leave behind. They have served our community and beyond as mentors, care providers, academic tutors and coaches for people of all ages and circumstances. The college counseling process for this class was about focusing on their individual stories over rushing to produce a set volume of college applications. As our counseling model continues to evolve — offering weekly class time, individualized guidance and direct access to college admissions representatives — students were invited to engage deeply with reflection. The goal was for their essays and personal statements to reveal not only what they had accomplished, but, more importantly, to show what matters to them and what inspires them.
The goal of our program is not to produce polished applicants or to find a “hook” that “sells” who they are. Rather, it is to form young people who approach the complexity of their world with discernment, hope and optimism. The Class of 2025 did just that. They came head on to confront the ambiguity of college admissions with a remarkable steadiness and trust — in themselves and in the college counseling team alongside them.
Outcomes this year reaffirm what we value: an alignment between mission and the great possibilities of the destination. The Class of 2025 were admitted to universities across the country and around the world that recognize the strength of their character


coupled with how they can make an immediate impact as members of their community. Large or small, the colleges range from the liberal arts to research institutions, international programs to military service academies. The pattern is clear — colleges continue to see in our graduates what we see every day: curiosity, readiness and integrity.
The college counseling team’s work is deeply rooted in the school’s charge to know every student’s story and to bridge the relationship with them by helping them navigate self-doubt with direction, providing frequent meetings during the week to monitor progress, and offering encouragement to follow through. These seniors have shown that collaboration and the mutual generosity shared with college counselors and students can be just as strategic to their success as ambition.
Each graduate leaves behind a story that extends well beyond the college lists and endless admission statistics. The Class of 2025 will be remembered for something far greater — their potential to be the influence the world beyond our walls requires. Their years at Convent & Stuart Hall will be defined by an exploration of self and of purpose that brought opportunities to discover and attune their own interests, intelligence and intellect — wisdom they will carry confidently into the wider world.

Below: Joyful scenes from the Class of 2025 commencement at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.
CLASS OF 2025 COLLEGE CHOICES
2-Year Colleges
Bates College
Berklee College of Music
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brown University
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Colgate University
Colorado School of Mine
Columbia University
Dartmouth College
Denison University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott
Georgetown University
Gonzaga University
Indiana University, Bloomington
Loyola Marymount University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
McGill University
New York University
Northeastern University
Pomona College
San Diego State University
Santa Clara University
Scripps College
Southern Methodist University
St. John's University
Stanford University
Swarthmore College
Temple University, Japan Campus
Texas Christian University
Trinity College
Tulane University
United States Naval Academy
Universidad CEU San Pablo
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Florida
University of Miami
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Richmond
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of St Andrews
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington, Seattle
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
RECOGNIZING FACULTY & STAFF
During the President's New Year Assembly on January 29, 2025, seven faculty and staff members were recognized for their exceptional contributions in the classroom and broader community. Additionally, awards were given to support faculty and staff in pursuing professional development opportunities. President Ann Marie Krejcarek, alongside the Faculty Staff Development Committee (FSDC), announced the 2025 award recipients, whose honors are made possible through named endowed funds.




Esther Rossi Award for Community Development
Reba Sell Upper Form Student Leadership and Grade 8 History Faculty
The Esther Rossi Award for Community Development is given each year to an employee of the school who has made outstanding contributions to the school's tradition of excellence, focused particularly on Goal 4 of the Goals and Criteria: the building of community as a Christian value. The award was established and continues to grow thanks to the support of members of the Rossi family, in honor of their beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and grand-aunt. Esther was a devoted alumna of the Sacred Heart and generously supported the San Francisco College for Women at Lone Mountain, which was founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart.
Niehaus Family President's Excellence Award
Betsy Pfeiffer High School Director of Studies & Registrar
The Niehaus Family President's Excellence Award was established in 2013 by Joe and Karen Niehaus, longtime supporters of Convent & Stuart Hall whose children attended the school. Additionally, Joe served on the Board of Trustees for seven years, with one term as Chair. The Niehaus family established the fund so the President could select a recipient each year who exemplifies excellence in his or her work for the school.
Sister Mary Mardel Award for Professional Development
Domonique Riojas Stuart Hall for Boys Grade 1 Faculty
The Sister Mary Mardel Award for Professional Development was established in 1997 by gifts to an endowed fund, in honor of the beloved Sacred Heart educator. This award application process is open to elementary faculty for pursuits of personal and professional enrichment.
Sister Ann Conroy Award for Professional Development
Matt Woodard High School Sciences Faculty
The Sister Ann Conroy Award for Professional Development was established in 2013 in honor of another longtime Sacred Heart educator. This award application process is open to all high school faculty and Central Services staff for pursuits of personal and professional enrichment.
The Fusco Family Awards in Support of Educational Excellence
In November 2015, the school received a gift from the estate of Elvera “Ellie” Fusco, a beloved friend of the school and a graduate of the San Francisco College for Women at Lone Mountain. Her bequest established an endowed fund to support faculty salaries and benefits. Dr. Krejcarek, in collaboration with the estate trustees, wanted to honor Ellie’s passion for education through the establishment of three awards presented each year in honor of Ellie, her sister Mildred (Millie) and their brother Lorenzo (Larry).
The Fusco Family Award in honor of Ellie Fusco is presented to a faculty or staff member who has the true “heart of an educator,” someone who gives his or her all in the classroom while making sure the hearts and minds of students are activated and engaged. The award in honor of Millie is presented to a faculty or staff member whose work with students inspires passion and aspiration. The award in Larry's honor is presented to a community member who enriches the life of the school and the larger community.
The following faculty members received the 2025 Fusco Family Awards:


The Ellie Fusco Heart of an Educator Award
Natalie Ohanessian
Learning Strategist and Literacy Curriculum & Instructional Lead, Grades K–4
The Fusco Family Award in honor of Larry Fusco
Kent Nesbitt Senior Accountant

The Fusco Family Award in honor of Millie Fusco
Charity Baranowski Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Faculty

25 YEARS OF STUART HALL HIGH SCHOOL

Alexander Fong '13'09
Associate Director of Advancement
Students exit St. Dominic’s Catholic Church following the 2004 All-School Liturgy, as featured in the 2005 Stuart Hall High School yearbook.
With the dawn of a new millennium, Schools of the Sacred Heart San Francisco marked a bold new chapter with the establishment of Stuart Hall High School in the fall of 2000. Starting with a single class of freshman boys in a rented space at Star of the Sea on Geary Boulevard, the new high school represented an important expansion of the Sacred Heart mission in San Francisco, bringing a boys’ high school to join Convent High School, Convent Elementary School, Stuart Hall for Boys, and the broader Network of Sacred Heart Schools.
The following year, construction of the new PineOctavia campus was well underway, and "The Hall" welcomed its second class of students and a growing vision for the future. Those first two pioneering classes, together with a small group of dedicated faculty, established the foundation for what Stuart Hall High School would become. They selected the Knights as the school mascot, launched many traditions still celebrated today, and composed the Goals Prayer, now shared across the Network.
Over the past 25 years, Stuart Hall High School has grown richly, both in breadth and depth, guided by the values and mission of Sacred Heart education. Academically, the adoption of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme deepened rigor and global perspective. In athletics, teams claimed state championships and have had many successful seasons. Beyond the classrooms and playing fields, students have flourished through a variety of clubs, activities and opportunities that foster personal growth, while reinforcing the school’s commitment to academic excellence, character formation and leadership rooted in service.
In June 2025, alumni and families of the inaugural classes, as well as former faculty, gathered on the Pine-Octavia campus to celebrate and recognize their trailblazing leadership that led the way. Together, they reflected on how humble beginnings gave way to a thriving institution grounded in Sacred Heart values. As we look to the future, the legacy of courage, faith and excellence continues to guide Convent & Stuart Hall forward.
Below: Cardinal William J. Levada (1936–2019), then Archbishop of San Francisco, offers a blessing at the Stuart Hall High School building dedication in September 2002. Class of 2005 alumni and Gordon Sharafinski, the first Head of Stuart Hall High School, at the alumni celebration in June 2025.


ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS
Alexander Fong '13'09 Associate Director of Advancement



Veronica Swanson Beard '97
Veronica Swanson Beard ’97 returned to campus in May 2025 to speak with current Convent High School students about her journey as co-founder of the fashion brand Veronica Beard. In a packed Syufy Theatre, she reflected on her career, the fashion industry and how her time at Convent shaped the values she carries into her work. Veronica encouraged students to pursue their passions with authenticity, creativity and determination.
Max Banks '21'17
Max Banks '21’17 developed his baseball talent on campus before continuing his career at Chapman University for three years, and at the University of Washington his senior year. Following a standout collegiate career, he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox and began his professional journey. Max's progression from high school athlete to the major leagues exemplifies dedication and perseverance, inspiring future generations of Convent & Stuart Hall student-athletes.
Barbara Dawson, RSCJ '66
Barbara Dawson, RSCJ '66 served as Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart from 2016 to 2024, guiding the global order with vision, intention and dedication. Her lifelong commitment to education and character formation has shaped countless lives in the service of the Sacred Heart charism. Sr. Dawson earned a Bachelor of Arts from Lone Mountain College, a law degree from the University of San Francisco, and a Master of Arts in International Comparative Education from Stanford University. Throughout a distinguished career of leadership and service, Sr. Dawson continues to inspire the Convent & Stuart Hall community, exemplifying the transformative power of a life devoted to the Sacred Heart.



Isabella Griepp CES'16
Isabella Griepp CES'16 serves as a member of the Strategic Committee at Convent & Stuart Hall, where she brings insight from her academic journey and experience as a development professional to help support the school's mission. Currently pursuing graduate studies at the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford, Isabella built her foundation with an undergraduate degree in Classics from Stanford. Her commitment to the Convent & Stuart Hall community has extended well beyond her time as a student; she remains a model of sustained engagement and service.
Meeta Patel '92
Dr. Meeta Patel '92 is the Executive Director of Clinic 4 Kidz and a faculty member at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in pediatric feeding disorders. She serves on the Convent & Stuart Hall Board of Trustees, and has one son at Stuart Hall High School and another at Stuart Hall for Boys. Meeta earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, followed by a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. Meeta's professional and personal dedication to helping children and families exemplifies the values of Sacred Heart education — values she continues to live out in her work, her family and her service to the school.

Marcia O'Dea, RSCJ '56
Marcia O’Dea, RSCJ ’56, spent five decades as a dedicated English teacher and leader at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bellevue, WA. In a community of gifted educators, she was blessed to have helped to inspire students to develop into confident, life-long learners and engaged alumnae. Sr. Marcia continues her commitment to education and service as a valued member of the Convent & Stuart Hall Board of Trustees; she is grateful for the privilege and opportunity to build on the Board’s and the community’s strong grasp of the Goals, traditions and philosophy of Sacred Heart education. This vision leads the Board to keep the students’ lives, hopes and opportunities at the heart of their work.

Stuart Hall Alumni at U.S. Service Academies
An impressive cohort of recent alumni are currently enrolled at U.S. service academies. At the 2025 Army-Navy game in Baltimore, Maryland, four Stuart Hall graduates reunited to cheer on their respective institutions. From left to right: Rhett Sypult ’25’21, United States Naval Academy; Liam Donohue ’24, United States Naval Academy; Eric Lee ’24, United States Military Academy at West Point; and Cole Sypult ’23’19, United States Naval Academy.


Every friendship with God and every love between God and a soul is the only one of its kind.
– Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ
CULTIVATING A FRIENDSHIP GARDEN
Rachel McIntire
Visual Arts Department Chair and Faculty
To honor the memory of Convent Elementary student Stella Angelopoulos CES'32, who passed in the spring of 2025, the Friendship Garden was conceived as a space of community, faith and lasting friendship. This sculpture garden will serve as a living memorial, a place where love and remembrance flourish together, and where our community may celebrate the joyful spirit of Stella, whose light continues to inspire us.
The ceramic artist Jenna Santangelo, whose work reflects both artistic devotion and a deep respect for nature, was chosen for the commission. Her thoughtful practice as a naturalist and commitment to serving through art made her the perfect choice to bring this vision to life. The project began in June 2025 and will culminate with its installation in the Grant House in the spring of 2026. Once complete, the community will inaugurate the Memorial Friendship Garden as a sanctuary of eternal renewal. It will be a place where Stella’s spirit and the bonds of friendship she inspired will continue to grow and remind us of the beauty found in connection and compassionate living in the tradition of the Sacred Heart.
IN MEMORIAM
We remember and honor those from our Convent & Stuart Hall community who have gone before us in the past year.
CARLOS ALVAREZ Parent of Alumni
STELLA ANGELOPOULOS CES'32, Student
JULIAN BAEZ '10
BRIAN BATT Parent of Alumni
BARBARA BROWN CASEY '49'45
HOOVER CHAN Former Employee
ESTELITA MIRAVITE CHRISTOBAL Parent of Alumni
TERRY DAHL Parent of Alumni
KATHY GANNON-BRIGGS Grandparent of Student
AUDREY GEE Parent of Alumni
MARILYN SANCHEZ-COREA KNIGHT '51'47
JOHN "JACK" LADD, JR. Parent of Alumni
MARK LUI Parent of Alumni
CRISTINA MACK Parent of Alumni
LEWIS MARSTEN, JR. SHB'50, Parent of Alumni
MARY ELLEN MCDONNELL Parent of Alumni
CAROLYN MONACO '53'49
MADELEINE MORENO '54
MARY AGNES O'CONNOR PRATTO '55
JOAN O'DONNELL O'ROURKE '59'55
NAND RAMCHANDANI Parent of Student
KATHLEEN SPADARO Parent of Alumni
CATHERINE TE Family of Employee
MARY PAT WHITE, RSCJ
ANNE CARROLL WOOLIEVER '59
Note: This list includes updates submitted by family members and friends. We send our heartfelt condolences to families in our greater community who have lost loved ones.
Left: An altar in the Mary Mardel, RSCJ Chapel was created in honor of Stella Angelopoulos CES'32, adorned with notes from students, faculty, staff and others in the school community.
2025–26
BOARD OF TRUSTEES





ANN MARIE KREJCAREK, PRESIDENT

JACQUES LEHOT, BOARD CHAIR


BILL BRENTANI

JOE GALLO
JILL HAZELBAKER FRANKS
JEFF CHANG

CHRISTINE LEONG CONNORS

ANDREW HOMAN
SEAN JEFFRIES
JOSIE FISHER FRECKMANN






ADRIEL LARES

SAIRA MALIK

JO MCFAYDEN, RSCJ

BOB MYERS

MARCIA O’DEA, RSCJ ’56

MEETA PATEL ’92
BRIAN PROSES SHB’90
LESLIE O’NEIL
PETER SWARTZ

PAULA TONER, RSCJ
JOHN VILLASENOR

Convent juniors participate in an IB Biology lab.
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
DEAR CONVENT & STUART HALL COMMUNITY,
As we look back on 2025 and the many achievements and stories that defined the year, I am filled with gratitude and optimism for our community and for all that lies ahead.
Our theme this school year, “Inspiration,” reflects the extraordinary work of our faculty and staff as they prepare our students for academic success and lives of purpose. It also speaks to the transformational changes underway across our campus and community. The new Wellness, Aquatics & Athletics Center will feature a world-class swimming pool, a gymnasium, performance and training spaces, and a rooftop field. More than a facility, it will inspire connection across our K–12 community; integrate mind, body and spirit; and deepen engagement among students, alumni, families and the broader community. We look forward to sharing continued milestones in the year ahead.
Celebrating Student Achievement
Our students’ accomplishments continue to affirm the strength of our academic program and the dedication of our faculty and families. The Class of 2025 matriculated to many of the nation’s most highly selective colleges and universities. In addition, 54% of our eighth-grade students chose to continue on to high school at Convent & Stuart Hall, reflecting deep confidence in the K–12 educational continuum, our focus on personal formation and the warmth that defines our community.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program remains a cornerstone of our academic identity and global engagement. Eighty percent of the Class of 2025 participated in the IB program, with an IB diploma pass rate of 87%. Looking ahead, more than 96% of the Class of 2026 is enrolled in IB courses. Beyond the classroom, our student and group exchanges, immersion programs and international trips cultivate global citizenship, intercultural understanding and a sense of responsibility to the wider world — essential qualities for today’s learners and tomorrow’s leaders.
Building Community
As a School of the Sacred Heart, we are proudly rooted in a tradition that emphasizes dignity, ethics and social awareness. We celebrate our openness to students and families of all faiths and backgrounds, knowing that this inclusive spirit enriches our community and reflects our belief that education thrives where respect and dialogue flourish.
Ensuring access and opportunity for families remains a central priority. Our financial aid program supports approximately 35% of our K–12 students, providing more than $15 million in assistance — 23% of our operating budget. The strength of our community’s generosity is also reflected in the Annual Fund, which grew 14.75% in the last fiscal year and more than 55% since fiscal year 2020.
As we embark on the new year together, I thank you — our parents, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters — for your generosity and partnership. We have a community that inspires excellence, embraces inclusivity and prepares young people to lead with integrity.


SINCERELY, JACQUES LEHOT CHAIR | BOARD OF TRUSTEES
This is a publication of the President’s Office at Convent & Stuart Hall. Special thanks to our many contributors:
Editorial contributors: Claire Carlander, Erin Kjar, Dr. Ann Marie Krejcarek, Cara Patterson, Ken Savage and Rachel Simpson.
Photo contributors: Michel Edens Photography, Scott Chernis, Claire Carlander, SnapFiesta, Ryan Magee, MugsyClicks Photography, Lauren O'Donnell, Michael Campos, TEF Design, Elena De Santis, Matteo Calzolai, Carl-Henry Kamp, Steve Abernethy, Abraham Fuentes, Paul Harvey, Pallas Lau, Tonya Kaltenbach, Emilie Lynch, Jason Steger, Reba Sell, Convent & Stuart Hall Archives, Erin Kjar.