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Walk for Uganda benefits Sacred Heart sister school

Olivia Mohun, Features Editor October 16, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE Approximately 70 elementary students and parents from Convent Elementary School and Stuart Hall for Boys participated in the annual Walk for Uganda at Crissy Field this Saturday. “Walk...

Seniors Claire Kosewic and Asha Khanna speak with Betty Ogiel about her childhood in Uganda. Ogiel gifted the school a personalized plaque in the shape of Uganda as a symbol of gratitude.

Sacred Heart almuna speaks about importance of education in Uganda

Mary Perez, Senior Reporter October 23, 2017

WEB EXCLUSIVE As part of the tour for her book, “Against All Odds,” Betty Ogiel spoke during today’s chapel about her journey in receiving an education from Sacred Heart schools in Uganda, as well...

Sophomores Caroline Thompson, Isabelle Paul and Colette Hom read the Walk for Uganda informational poster and talk about their plans to support the schools in Uganda. These girls, among others, decided to “Sleep in for Uganda” and will donate without going to the event.

Community prepares for Walk for Uganda

Gray Timberlake, Reporter October 19, 2017

WEB EXCLUSIVE  The annual Walk for Uganda across the Golden Gate Bridge is scheduled to take place this Saturday, Oct. 21 to benefit Sacred Heart schools in Uganda. Participants can pay the $20 registration...

Co-chair of Community Life Paul Pryor Lorentz hands his daughter breakfast during the annual Walk for Uganda. The even raises nearly $4,000 each year.

Community walks for a cause

Alyssa Alvarez, Sports Editor October 27, 2016

Despite the scheduled ACT college entrance exam and a cross-country meet, the annual Walk for Uganda united Convent High School and Elementary communities on Saturday to raise funds supporting students...

Freshmen Izzy Gutierrez, Grace Boudreau, and Cece Giarman help sell bracelets during the freshman class’s fundraising effort to raise support and money towards tuition for girls in the St. Charles Lwanga Girls Training Center Kalunga in Uganda.

Freshman Class bracelet and bake sale raises money for girls in Uganda

Kristina Cary, Managing Editor October 22, 2015

Bags of bright red bracelets and containers of sugary treats rested on the bottom steps of the Marble Staircase as freshmen called out to students to come view and purchase the merchandise they had for...

Tracy Sena, who visited Sacred Heart schools in Uganda with other Network teachers in 2012 (left to right), Sister Irene Cullen, RSCJ, and Sister Noellina Namusisi, RSCJ, speak to freshmen about girls education and contribution from Walk for Uganda.

Religious of the Sacred Heart emphasize value of education, support for Walk for Uganda

Liana Lum, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2015

Religious of the Sacred Heart gathered with freshmen in the Mother Williams Library to speak about the importance of education for girls in Uganda and express gratitude toward contributions made through...

Although girls in developing countries may attend some elementary school, fewer than 17 percent of girls in Uganda attend
high school due to their families’ inability to pay school fees or due to gender stereotyping.

Girls worldwide need access to education

Neely Metz, Copy Editor October 1, 2015

Although the stress of schoolwork can seem unbearable to American high school students, girls in developing nations in many African and Middle Eastern countries are being abused or even shot for simply...

Students walk to raise money for sister schools in Uganda

Students walk to raise money for sister schools in Uganda

October 10, 2013

The annual Walk for Uganda across the Golden Gate Bridge on Oct. 19 will raise money to provide scholarships, fencing to protect of student and teacher housing, and eco-sanitation at Sacred Heart schools...

  Freshmen Rachel Fung, Christina Braa, Lisa Cameron and Dervla Carey-Jones sport their Walk for Uganda long-sleaved shirts. REBECCA LEE | The Broadview

Annual walk benefits Sacred Heart school in Kyamusanala, Uganda

March 13, 2012

Rebecca Lee Editor-in-Chief Students from all four schools, faculty and their families walked together across the Golden Gate Bridge to raise money for the Sacred Heart Primary School in Kyamusanala,...

Students plan Walk for Uganda to help sister school

Students plan Walk for Uganda to help sister school

February 7, 2012

Sophia Redfern Reporter The annual Walk for Uganda to raise money for sponsoring students and for building funds at Sacred Heart Primary School in Kyamusanala, Uganda is scheduled to take place March...

Senior Kristy Harty-Connell folds Walk for Uganda T-shirts as CSH teachers put up a tent in the background. Around 30 students gathered at Crissy Field to participate in the third annual fundraiser despite inclement weather. ZOE NEWCOMB | the broadview

Bridge walk raises revenue, awareness for Ugandan school

October 27, 2010

Mika Esquivel-Varela Reporter The four-school community came together for the Annual Walk for Uganda across the Golden Gate Bridge on Oct. 16 to raise money for the Sacred Heart Schools in Uganda. “Last...

Walk raises money for Uganda sister school

Walk raises money for Uganda sister school

September 23, 2010

Isabelle Pinard Reporter Approximately 800,000 children in Uganda 6-12 do not attend school, and few teens have had formal schooling. Almost 1.5 million children work to help support their families,...

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