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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
Senior Starr Hooper talks about Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first female African American Supreme Court Justice. Students also talked about many other historically prevalent African American women.

School reflects on Black History Month

Claire Devereux, Features Editor • February 9, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE The weekly scheduled meeting time was used to hold an honorary assembly where the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans were discussed to celebrate Black History Month. “In...

Art Department Chair Rachel McIntire helps junior Kira Daley during IB art class. Mcintire won the Ellie Fusco Excellence in Education Award for capturing the heart of an educator.

Teachers awarded during annual ceremony

Caroline Thompson, Reporter • February 8, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE Two Convent teachers received awards as an acknowledgment of their contributions to the community during the Annual Faculty Awards ceremony yesterday. Visual Arts Department Chair Rachel...

Students watch a Netflix documentary trailer about a Chinese artist using fireworks to create his pieces. The class will have a final project where they must use the inspiration and style from three different artist during the age of contemporary and modern art.

Music videos inspire art students

Sophia Aeby, Reporter • February 7, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE The Art Foundations II class of sophomores analyzed different music videos for inspiration for their works as they continue to learn about different art movements. Visual Arts Department...

Performers practice one of the many dance numbers for “A Chorus Line.” The musical began in 1975 on Broadway, lasting for over 6,000 productions.

Performers continue musical rehearsals

Cassie Eskicioglu, Senior Reporter • February 6, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE Students in the spring musical are practicing dancing, singing and acting in the Syufy Theatre up to five times a week for the upcoming show, “A Chorus Line.” Rehearsals for the musical...

Junior Mason Cooney hugs senior Starr Hooper after Hooper was recognized in the Senior Night ceremony. Cooney and Hopper have been on varsity together for two years, and Monday was the final night that the two played on the same team.

Senior Night marks end of varsity basketball season

Arianna Nassiri, Reporter • February 5, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE Before playing University, varsity basketball celebrated Senior Night Monday evening, marking the final high school basketball game for senior players and the team’s last game of the 2017-2018...

Runners meet in room 208 to discuss their season ahead. Practices will move from Convent, Stuart Hall, Kezar Stadium and other locations throughout the season.

Track begins the new season

Adele Bonomi, Assistant Web Editor • February 5, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE Sprinters, jumpers, throwers and long distance runners had their first track practice of the 2018 season today.   “My favorite part about track is the tight-knit community where we...

Visiting artist Genevieve Rae Busby explains to seniors Sarah Mahnfke-Baum and Erika Wong how to hang up paintings for the Syufy Theatre Fax2theFuture Dream Machine Installation. Rae used the dreams of Convent Elementary second graders for the project.

Fax2theFuture Dream Machine installed

Gabriella Vulakh, Senior Reporter • February 1, 2018

Artist Genevieve Rae Busby, installed the Fax2theFuture Dream Machine this morning with the help of juniors and seniors called “dream apprentices” outside Syufy Theatre. The art installation, part...

Day El-Wattar views one of Jim Campbell’s pieces made from photos at the 2017 Washington D.C. Women’s March. The work is made up fluorescent lights shining through a layer of 12 different photos from the event.

IB Art students tour artist’s studio

Caroline Thompson, Reporter • February 1, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE Junior and seniors in the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Visual Arts class visited interactive artist Jim Campbell’s studio as they begin their comparative study. “For the...

Director of Athletics Anthony Thomas stops by to welcome the girls to the start of the spring season. The first soccer practice will be on Feb. 5.

Soccer springs into the season

Sophia Aeby, Reporter • January 31, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE An informational soccer meeting followed by winter conditioning was held at the Herbert Center this afternoon for returning and new players to connect and begin preparations for the upcoming...

Sophomore Sofia Telfer works on her editorial during her D Period English class. Students were given three classes to write and edit their editorials.

Sophomores write AI editorials

Caroline Thompson, Reporter • January 31, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE The sophomores began writing editorials about the dangers and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in preparation for the upcoming English unit on “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley. ...

Staying healthy during the flu season

Staying healthy during the flu season

Mary Perez, Senior Reporter • January 30, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE With the flu season peaking mid-January, students and teachers missing classes have become a regular event and many are fighting to remain healthy.    “I’ve been washing my hands...

Beach volleyball discusses plans for approaching season

Arianna Nassiri, Reporter • January 30, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE With the start of spring sports practices nearing, the new student-requested beach volleyball team met today at 3:30 p.m. in the training room in the Herbert Center to discuss the upcoming...

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