2014 to 2015
A new Dean of Students is welcomed at the opening convocation, the Spirit Cup Challenge starts, and the school adopts online school for snow days. The editor in chief writes on the women of ISIS, a news piece takes on stores opening on Thanksgiving, and the winter brings a service guide, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah explainers, two Athlete of the Season profiles, and the feast of St. Angela Merici.
Winter Athlete of the Season – Catherine Stuckert, dance team
Dance co-captain Catherine Stuckert was chosen winter athlete of the season by popular vote after her team reached nationals finals in Hip-Hop and Jazz.
Sacred Heart celebrates founder St. Angela Merici
Sacred Heart marked the feast day of St. Angela Merici, who founded the Ursuline Sisters and whose legacy of educating girls shaped the school.
Celebrating Kwanzaa
The Rune explains Kwanzaa, created by Maulana Karenga in 1966, including its seven nightly themes, the Kinara candle holder, and typical celebrations.
Different Religions tied together at Sacred Heart
The Rune explains the story and traditions of Hanukkah, the eight day Jewish Festival of Lights, for a Catholic school community.
Lauren Haas is Athlete of the Season
Senior soccer defender and midfielder Lauren Haas was voted The Rune's first Athlete of the Season by the student body.
Online school and snow days loom over the SHA Community
Sacred Heart will use online school on snow days after three built-in days, up to five, so the school year is not extended.
Tis the season to serve others
The Rune highlights ways Sacred Heart students can give time and goods in Louisville during the 2014 Christmas season.
‘Black Thursday’ Backlash
The Rune looks at the backlash against stores opening on Thanksgiving and lists which retailers made its naughty and nice list.
The Women of ISIS
In an opinion column, Rune editor Eliza Walsh argues that the treatment of women under ISIS should be a headline issue that relates to women's rights worldwide.
Increase attendance at school events + foster school spirit = The Spirit Cup Challenge
The Spirit Cup Challenge awards grades spirit points for attending approved school events, and sophomores won the fall round.
Opening Convocation Welcomes Betsy Cowan as New Dean of Students
Betsy Cowan, a 1996 alumna and former basketball coach, became Dean of Students and will introduce a graduated discipline code.