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The Broadview
The student news site of Convent of the Sacred Heart High School

The Broadview
The student news site of Convent of the Sacred Heart High School

The Broadview
Head of School Rachel Simpson presents senior Caroline Salveson with a white rose, celebrating this election as the first time Salveson will vote. Seniors voting for the first time all received white roses, which were a symbol of the women's suffrage movement.

‘Celebrating Democracy’ shifts focus from presidential election

Claire Kosewic, Web Editor • November 7, 2016

Recognition of the democratic process’ importance, the exploration of voting rights throughout American history, and explanation of certain ballot measures were primary themes of today’s assembly,...

Senior Elisa Ternynck and juniors Caroline O’Connell and Olivia Sanchez-Corea write cards to deceased loved ones. In addition to the cards, all are welcome to write names or intentions in the Book of Remembrance throughout the month of November.

Día de los Muertos chapel remembers, respects the dead

Giulia Oltranti and Natalia Varni • November 4, 2016

This morning’s chapel celebrated Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday honoring family members and close friends who have died.   With the actual holiday on Tuesday, and the chapel service today,...

Athletes from various sports teams speak to prospective families at an open house panel. The school hosted approximately 150 families at the event.

Open house brings prospective families to campus

Emily Kanellos and Elizabeth Worthington • November 3, 2016

Seventh and eighth graders visited the Broadway campus tonight for this fall's last Open House for prospective students and their parents. Admissions Director Allyson Maebert organized the event that...

A Day of the Dead altar made by Convent Elementary students stands in the Main Hall commemorating those who have died. Others wrote down the names of those they would like to honor on a sticky note and placed it on the altar.

Spanish classes celebrate Day of the Dead

Laura Mogannam and Isis Boivin • November 2, 2016

Spanish classes learned about Mexican culture and Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, while others used the holiday as a time to pay tribute to friends and family who have died. Day of the Dead...

The Rev. Paul Zirimemya blesses the wine during the Holy Eucharist at the All Saint’s Day mass. Catholics celebrate All Saints’ Day annually to commemorate the saints of the church who have died.

Mass celebrates All Saints’ Day

Mason Cooney and Olivia Mohun • November 1, 2016

Convent and Stuart Hall High School students squeezed into the Octavia campus’ gym this morning to celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. The Rev. Paul Zirimemya, who is deaf, lead the Mass in sign...

Freshmen dressed as “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and explaining their costumes. The group, which won first place, had been coordinating individual costumes for weeks.

Halloween assembly provides outlet for faculty, student costume creativity

Kira Daley and Megan Mullins • October 31, 2016

Students and faculty gathered in Syufy Theatre for a Halloween-themed assembly to show off their costumes, compete for best outfits and join in some holiday fun. Jim Halpert from “The Office,”...

Matt Kramer, a lawyer at Skadden and Arps, speaks about sexual and social misconduct. Kramer has traveled to six schools around the Bay Area to give presentations for Skadden and Arps law firm since joining the office.

Sexual assault and cyberbullying laws presented in assembly

Anna Doggett and Cece Giarman • October 28, 2016

Assembly today honed in on teaching the audience about sexual and social media misconduct, and included details of legal rights as well as state and federal laws. Matt Kramer spoke on behalf of the...

Senior Delaney Moslander shares her personal experiences at Costa Rica with Julian Domenech during a meeting with the Student Council. Domenech talked about the reason for the Costa Rica trip, as well as his personal backstory.

Student Council discusses Costa Rica

Cassie Eskicioglu and Mary Perez • October 27, 2016

Student Council met during lunch to discuss both the inspiration for the annual sophomore trip to Costa Rica and plans for possible future class trips. President Ann Marie Krejcarek helped to create...

The varsity team cheers at practice before the semi-finals. The girls have been preparing for the playoffs since the first day of the season.

Varsity volleyball loses playoff game to Marin Academy

Jordan Russell and Cece Giarman • October 26, 2016

The varsity volleyball team prepared for their Bay Counties League West playoff game today but was unable to defeat Marin Academy. “It’s a really big deal [that] we played in the playoffs because...

Librarian and Social Hour Club moderator Alyson Barrett-Ryan poses for a picture after a club meeting. She met with club at lunch for its first meeting.

First current events club meeting held today

Emily Kanellos and Natalia Varni • October 25, 2016

Sophomores and juniors met in the Mother Williams Library at lunch for the inaugural meeting of the Social Hour Club, whose focus is current events discussion. The club plans to meet at least twice...

Theology teacher Paul Pryor Lorentz leads espacio by talking about how to help the environment.

Convent and San Francisco strive to be more eco-friendly

Laura Mogannam and Olivia Mohun • October 21, 2016

Students learned about San Francisco’s goal to become a greener city and have zero waste during espacio at today’s assembly. Paul Pryor Lorentz, theology teacher and one of Convent’s environmental...

Three Asics models pose for the camera on the corner of Vallejo street. The crew shot all morning and wrapped up just after lunch.

Photoshoot brings worldwide talent to Vallejo Street

Jordan Russell and Mary Perez • October 18, 2016

Photographers and models from all over the world crowded Vallejo Street today just below the Siboni Center for Arts and Sciences to take part in a photo shoot for Asics sportswear. “[Vallejo] has...

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