2017 to 2018
Another full fall of new teacher spotlights, then a run of titles: golf's eleventh state championship and its coach stepping down, swim and dive's sixth straight, and basketball's first LIT title since 2007. A survivor of the Rwandan genocide speaks on forgiveness, IB students turn in extended essays, a widespread illness that a doctor linked to norovirus closes school for a day, the Ohio River floods, and students join the national walk-out in March.
Behind the Scenes of Churchill Downs
Two Rune reporters describe the Churchill Downs backside, where fans stand on the track, bring coolers, and watch horses walk from stables to the paddock.
Sacred Heart Academy Dances Their Hearts Out
The ValkyrieBeat Club's second dance marathon at Sacred Heart Academy raised $14,843.03, beating its $10,000 goal, for the pediatric cancer clinic at the University of Louisville.
SHA Participates in National School Walk-Out
Sacred Heart students joined the optional March 14 national walk-out and observed 17 minutes of silence for victims of the Stoneman Douglas school shooting.
Pippin Takes Center Stage at St. Xavier Theatre
Nine Sacred Heart students appear in St. Xavier Players' production of Pippin, which opens March 17 and runs through March 24.
Louisville Flood
Heavy February rain sent the Ohio River into downtown Louisville, damaging homes, businesses and farms, with Mayor Greg Fischer confirming losses above two million dollars.
Aquavalks Gain Sixth Consecutive State Title
The Sacred Heart swim and dive team scored 520.5 points to win its sixth straight state title, the 29th state championship in program history.
Valkyries Take LIT Title
Sacred Heart beat defending state champion Mercer County 83-48 in the Louisville Invitational Tournament final, and Kia Sivils won the defensive player award.
Alumna of the Year Offers Advice to Upperclassmen
Alumna of the Year Alice Biedenbender Fisher, class of 1985, gave Sacred Heart juniors and seniors five tips for the future during a February 2 visit.
Dancing the Night Away at Father Daughter Dance
Sacred Heart held its annual Father Daughter Dance at Mellwood Arts Center, where seniors again wore their prom dresses and danced on stage with the DJ.
Alumni Awards Banquet Recap
Sacred Heart Academy honored alumnae, teachers, and coaches at the Feb. 1 banquet with five awards, naming Alice Fisher '85 Alumna of the Year.
Valkyries Recover from Widespread Illness
Sacred Heart Academy closed on January 8, 2018 so staff could clean classrooms, lockers and the cafeteria after a widespread illness linked to norovirus symptoms.
Future Valkyries Welcomed at Open House
The December 3 Open House drew record attendance after organizers opened the third floor so visitors could see the freshman experience.
Another Win For SHA Basketball
Sacred Heart's varsity basketball team rallied from an 11-point first-half deficit to beat Jeffersonville High School 64-55 on the road.
A Merry Madrigal Dinner
The Sacred Heart Madrigal choir sang Christmas songs, solos and short monologues at the annual Madrigal Dinner on November 28, closing with Silent Night.
Senior Night for Fiddler on the Roof
Sacred Heart Theatre closed its run of Fiddler on the Roof with a Senior Night honoring senior actors and tech crew with roses.
Sacred Heart Academy Hosts Annual Career Day
At the annual Career Day on Nov. 14, alumnae from more than 23 fields told Sacred Heart juniors and seniors what their jobs and training look like.
13 Valkyries sign to play at collegiate level
Thirteen Sacred Heart seniors signed on November 8 to play golf, field hockey, swimming and basketball at colleges from Kentucky to South Carolina.
Frosh Experience
Sacred Heart freshmen came together through the Rose Ceremony and Matriculation Mass, the Frosh Blast sleepover and a team-based Freshman Field Day.
LAX Valkyries Defeat the Rocks in Overtime
Sacred Heart lacrosse beat Trinity 9-8 in a one-on-one draw tiebreaker to win the 2017 Rock the Heart title.
New Teacher Spotlight Ms. Means
Julia Means graduated from Sacred Heart in 2010, studied at Furman and Wake Forest, and now teaches freshman and sophomore English and assists with cross country.
Father Adam Presides over SHA
Fr. Adam Carrico, a St. Xavier and University of Louisville graduate ordained in 2015, serves as pastor of two parishes and presides at SHA events.
PSAT Study Tips
The Rune explains what the PSAT covers and offers reading and guessing tips, plus how two Sacred Heart juniors were preparing for the Oct. 11 test.
SHA golf takes state
Sacred Heart golf took its 11th state title, finishing 36 shots ahead of the field, and coach Leslie Bender announced she will step down after 12 seasons.
Louisville’s Valkyries Race in Lexington
Sacred Heart cross country finished third in the varsity race and second in JV at the Lexington Catholic Invitational at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Welcoming Mrs. Burke
Nicole Burke, Sacred Heart's newest Enrollment Service Coordinator, talks about her background, her love of puzzles, and the shadow program she helps run.
Immaculée Iligibazia Visits SHA
Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza spoke to Sacred Heart students and faculty on October 4 about prayer, peace and forgiveness.
New Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Dyche
New Sacred Heart teacher Katy Dyche chose high school teaching over youth ministry because she prefers seeing students every day.
Trinity Versus St. Xavier Takedown
Trinity shut out St. Xavier 28-0 in front of an estimated 24,000, while the Sacred Heart dance team performed at halftime with three other girls' schools.
Valkyries Overcome Ohio Race
Sacred Heart's cross country team raced in Hilliard, Ohio on September 30, with Kathryn Seay placing 60th and the JV team finishing fifth overall.
Honoring the Senior Field Hockey Valkyries
Sacred Heart field hockey beat Seneca 12-0 in a game stopped at halftime by the mercy rule, honoring a dozen seniors.
IB Diploma students turn in Extended Essays
After nine months of work, Sacred Heart's IB Diploma students turned in 4,000 word extended essays and celebrated with breakfast and a dress-down day.
Hearts Open for Ms. Black
Emily Black, a Louisville native who attended St. Gabriel and Mercy Academy, now teaches World History at Sacred Heart and welcomes its IB program.
Soccer Seniors Take the Stage
Sacred Heart soccer honored four seniors with a 6-0 shutout of Oldham County, with a home game against Lakota East of Ohio next.
High School Students For Nonviolence
About 40 students from four Louisville high schools discussed peace and nonviolence at a symposium where Mayor Greg Fischer spoke about compassion.
Valkyries Keep the Cleat Cup
Sacred Heart beat Assumption 2-1 on a late goal from Kiley Polk to keep the Jenna Cooper Cleat Cup for another year.
Sacred Heart golf takes over on senior day
Sacred Heart golf beat Ryle by 33 shots at its home tournament, a field of 107 players, and honored its seniors before play.
Turning Learners to Leaders at Sacred Heart Model School
The Ophelia Mentor group brought a Monopoly-style board game about personal reflection to sixth graders at Sacred Heart Model School, with another visit planned.
Say Hello to the Senior Sweatshirts
Sacred Heart's class of 2018 received its senior sweatshirts on September 14, ending weeks of waiting and false rumors about a late arrival.
Louisville Loves its Cards
ESPN's College GameDay drew fans to the University of Louisville campus before Clemson beat Louisville 47-21.
Hurricanes Cause Chaos
The Rune covers Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and reports that Sacred Heart Schools raised over $7,000 for relief through a dress down day.
Nazarenko’s New to the Third Floor
New Spanish teacher Julia Nazarenko studied in Buenos Aires, taught in Madrid, and speaks English, Spanish and Russian after being born in Ukraine.
Complete World of Sports at St. Xavier
St. Xavier Players staged The Complete World of Sports (abridged), a satirical comedy covering the history of sports in 90 minutes.
SHA Dominates Trinity Valkyrie Invitational
Sacred Heart cross country won the JV race and finished 23rd of 40 varsity teams at the Trinity Valkyrie Invitational at E.P. Tom Sawyer Park.
Convocation Unites SHA Campus
Four Sacred Heart schools gathered at the SHA Amphitheater on September 7 for convocation, celebrating the school's 140th birthday with this year's theme of Serve with Compassion.
Introducing Mr. Homrich
New English teacher Alden Homrich, a former football player and Centre College graduate, talks about how he moved from history to English.
From Shadows to Students
Alyssa Schlimm, a 2005 Sacred Heart graduate known as the shadow lady, takes on a new role as Counseling Coordinator this year.
A Familiar Face Returns to the Art Wing
Alumna Emily Jarboe returns to teach art at Sacred Heart after working as a graphic designer at the American Printing House for the Blind.
Getting to Know Mrs. Gordon
Religion teacher Tasha Gordon joined Sacred Heart this year, plans hands-on lessons and helps with the Culinary Club.
Introducing Mr. Garcia
New Sacred Heart teacher Will Garcia teaches IB Math, Geometry, and the new AP Computer Science course, and plans to help with the Vex Robotics club.
Shanks at SHA
Kelly Shanks, a University of Louisville and Nicholls State graduate, joins Sacred Heart Academy as its new freshman counselor.
Golfers up to par once again
Sacred Heart golf beat Russell County by three shots at Bowling Green Country Club despite missing two top players.