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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
Items part of the Nowruz celebrations include wheat, berries, vinegar, apples, garlic, olives, and various coins. These items, along with others, are placed on the tradition table spread to honor the New Year’s gift of rebirth, health, and prosperity. Images courtesy flaticon.com.

Persian holiday marks coming of spring

Cece Giarman, Reporter • March 20, 2017

With tables full of seasonal treats and joyous company, millions across the globe began celebrations of the coming of spring today during the first day of Nowruz, the 13-day Persian New Year holiday. “Nowruz...

Anna Doggett swims the breaststroke in the March 2 pre-season swim meet. The swim team gained almost 20 new members this season.

Swim team dives into spring season

Asha Khanna and Claire Kosewic • March 15, 2017

The swim team, bolstered by several new athletes, participated in its first league meet of the season today. “The scores have not been published yet so I can’t tell you exactly [how we did],”...

Nor'easter hits East Coast with less force than expected

Nor’easter hits East Coast with less force than expected

Asha Khanna, Grace Ainslie, Claire Kosewic • March 14, 2017

[View the story "Nor'easter hits East Coast with less force than expected " on Storify] Claire Devereux, Emily Kanellos, Cece Giarmin, Josie Rozzelle, Olivia Mohun, Jemima Scott, and Giulia Oltranti contributed...

Tayler Lim, San Francisco Suicide Prevention youth and weekend coordinator, begins her presentation with a firsthand experience in coping with suicidal thoughts to notify students of the importance in seeking support if they feel or a friend says or seems suicidal. Lim escaped her suicidal thoughts after informing her mom who connected her to therapy.

Presentation points to signs and responses to suicidal behavior

Mason Cooney, Reporter • March 13, 2017

Instead of the usual Monday gathering in the Mary Mardel, RSCJ, chapel, students gathered in Syufy Theatre to learn about identifying and responding to signs of suicide. Tayler Lim, San Francisco Suicide...

Stage manager Maya Shur helps to switch sets during intermission. The tech crew has to hurry between scenes and acts to rotate the props to set the stage for another location.

Spring musical premieres in dry Syufy

Arianna Nassiri, Reporter • March 10, 2017

Just 10 days after being allowed back into the theatre for rehearsals after the Siboni flood, the drama department’s production of ‘Ur In Town’, based on the Broadway musical  ‘Urinetown’, premiered...

Community celebrates International Women's Day

Community celebrates International Women’s Day

Claire Kosewic, Web Editor • March 8, 2017

The community celebrated International Women’s Day with red buttons declaring “Be bold for change” and an opportunity for students and faculty to commit themselves to a specific issue of gender equality. “I...

Senior Sarah Hong receives ashes from celebrant Eddy Gutierrez in The Dungeon. Convent students were transported to Stuart Hall on school buses.

Ash Wednesday service invites community to refocus on values

Grace Ainslie, Assistant Sports Editor • March 1, 2017

The Convent and Stuart Hall high school community gathered in The Dungeon for an Ash Wednesday service this morning. Ash Wednesday signifies the beginning of the Catholic liturgical season of Lent,...

Seniors Dot Wetmore, Gia Monachino and Ana Cahaus work on an AP Chemistry lab that was postponed until today because of Siboni’s closure. The chemistry class, along with most math and science classes, was relocated to Stuart Hall.

Siboni reopens for classes

Asha Khanna, Copy Editor • February 28, 2017

All Siboni classrooms reopened to students and faculty today, as the building was closed off for over two weeks due to water damage. “I had a math class and a music class downstairs today. It’s...

Sophomore Delaney Tobin stands center stage in her role as female protagonist Hope Cladwell while the Urinetown cast rehearse the show’s final number with music director Denise Wharmby. The cast and crew worked in tandem as actors and actresses rehearsed the first act while crew members assembled the set’s foundations.

Spring musical cast able to rehearse in Syufy

Claire Kosewic, Web Editor • February 27, 2017

The Siboni water damage and subsequent building closure left more than just math and science teachers without classrooms — with Syufy Theater closed, the cast and crew of “Urinetown” needed to relocate...

Sophomores decide between AP, IB

Mary Perez, Reporter • February 17, 2017

This week is the deadline for next year’s class registration, but sophomores must make an additional decision: whether to participate in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or enroll in...

Co-captains Alyssa Alvarez and Ally Arora warm up before the BCL West semifinal game against Marin Academy. Cubs won the game 53-32.

Cubs advance to BCL West finals after beating Marin Academy

Laura Mogannam, Reporter • February 16, 2017

WEB EXCLUSIVE Cubs maul Marin Academy Wildcats in BCL West semifinal game with a final score of 53-32. Convent’s varsity basketball team was undefeated in its league and beat Marin Academy twice...

Sophomore Kiki Apple grabs a Valentine’s Day-themed cookie during lunch. Apple said she plans on spending her day with her family.

Students celebrate Valentine’s Day

Emily Kanellos, Reporter • February 14, 2017

Students celebrated St. Valentine’s Day today by giving “valentines” including chocolates, candy and baked goods to one another.   “Valentine’s Day used to be one of my favorite holidays,”...

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