Convent of the sacred heart high school

All politics are local

Caroline Thompson, Senior Reporter • December 18, 2018

When Ellie Miller Hall, ’07 left Convent High School 11 years ago for college on the East Coast, she had no idea she would one day return to her hometown of San Francisco to help build the future of...

Juniors discuss race and its impact within community

Caroline Thompson, Senior Reporter • November 27, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE Ten Convent & Stuart Hall juniors met during Collab today to discuss race and white privilege with ethics teacher Michael Campos and People of Color Student Union advisor Allyson Maebert. The...

Students and parents discuss community goals

Jordan Russell, Sports Editor • November 7, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE Students from all four divisions met with the Parents Association today in the reception room to discuss the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education and spiritual engagement at Convent...

Students give gratitude for departing faculty member

Caroline Thompson, Senior Reporter • September 28, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE Tearful gratitudes and parting messages for Academic Support Director Betsy Pfeiffer were shared by students during chapel today on Pfeiffer’s last day at school. “I am grateful for...

Un-processing your diet

Sophia Aeby, Senior Reporter • September 27, 2018

Packaged snacks have become a go-to option for a quick bite, but consuming natural, whole foods is finding its way into many diets for individuals wanting to improve their eating habits. “I started...

Leading by example

Jordan Russell, Sports Editor • September 27, 2018

Varsity tennis walked onto the courts this season with a new head coach who is both an alumna and a former Convent tennis player. “Tennis is my family’s sport so I’ve played since I was three,”...

Chapel kicks off the year with new music selection

Grace Krumplitsch, Audrey Pinard, and Gabriella Vulakh • September 1, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE Students and teachers gathered in the Chapel Friday morning and joined in song for the first service of the year. Unlike previous years, LIFE Coordinator Bryan Lorentz on guitar...

College counselors advise students and parents

Caroline Thompson, Senior Reporter • August 29, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE Convent & Stuart Hall college counselors hosted an information night today for the senior class and their parents to help prepare them for the college application process ahead. “We...

Muni begins release of new trains

Cece Giarman, Web Editor • March 22, 2018

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has started its largest renovation in over 30 years as it begins to gradually introduce a new fleet of low-maintenance trains to the public. The local...

Time out

Upperclassmen overnight retreats offer a break from school for reflection, group activities.

Cassie Eskicioglu, Senior Reporter • March 22, 2018

The Junior Class retreat scheduled for Friday will be moved to a yet-to-be-determined date so all students and faculty can attend Stuart Hall High School’s varsity basketball state championship game,...

The last straw

Lawmakers propose bill to eliminate plastic straws in restaurants.

Cassie Eskicioglu, Senior Reporter • March 22, 2018

As waste builds up in America’s landfills, California lawmakers are aiming to help reduce trash levels by lowering the use of plastic straws, specifically in restaurants. Democratic Assemblyman Ian...

Opinion: Letting history repeat itself

Marches consistently prove effective, resulting in legislative change throughout time.

Asha Khanna & Claire Kosewic, Editors-in-Chief • March 14, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE As thousands of students across the nation left their classes just before 10 a.m. today, several others chose to remain at their desks, saying that walkouts are ineffectual methods of protest...