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Vincentian Connection
Issue XXII | March 2024
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Dear Friends,
The Vincentian Connection, our monthly newsletter, is back online with SVA updates!
Let me begin by sharing our thanks to all for your love, concern and prayers for Sister June. Although the road to recovery will take time, Sister June is making progress with each passing day. For those of you who would like to share your words of healing and support, please email your messages to: development@svanj.org.
As we entered the Lenten season, this year's Ash Wednesday was extra special as it was the first time since the COVID epidemic that we were able to gather together in the chapel and distribute ashes to all members of our community.
SVA's Students-in-Community Program (S-I-C) has begun. It is especially meaningful this year as we celebrate S-I-C's 50th Anniversary. Established in 1974, under the tutelage of Sister June, the S-I-C program is a part of SVA's DNA.
We thank you for your friendship. We hope you enjoy the latest news from SVA.
From our SVA family to yours, prayers and blessings for your Easter celebrations.
With gratitude,
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Joan M. Tyburczy
Principal, Saint Vincent Academy
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Students-in-Community
celebrates 50 years in service!
| Since 1974, our students have and will continue to volunteer throughout the Newark community - at food banks, hospitals, daycare and senior care centers, schools and more. | |  |
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Calling all SVA sisters - join us in celebrating anniversary classes ending in 4's & 9's at our upcoming Alumnae Luncheon on Saturday,
March 23, 2024
at The Olde Mill Inn.
Click below to reserve!
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Inviting all golf enthusiasts to join us for a day of golf on
Monday, May 13, 2024.
All proceeds support tuition aid for in-need students.
Click below to
golf for a cause.
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On February 3, Saint Vincent Academy hosted it first annual, "Accepted Students Day."
Newly accepted incoming students, along with friends and family, gathered to celebrate this accomplishment, tour the school, meet and greet faculty and students, receive details on the registration process, and take a string of photos in the photo-booth. It was a fun day for all those who attended!
Congratulations to our incoming Freshman SVA Class of 2028 as they prepare for this new chapter in their lives. For more information on registration, click here.
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The Sisters of Charity and Black History Month | |
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Sister Noreen Neary, a former SVA science teacher of thirty years, and current Director of Archives for the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, recently was a guest lecturer on a course elective offered to our Juniors and Seniors called the "The Sisters of Charity and Their Impact on Racism."
Sister Noreen referenced some of the actions taken by the Sisters of Charity through their ministries to combat racism and encourage inclusion. She had data from the 1920's showing the Sisters working in rural cities throughout the US, and as far away as China, Bolivia and Mexico, in service to the under-served. She further mentioned, after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., (April 7, 1968), the Sisters of Charity, here in the City of Newark, joined with other Newark residents in the Walk for Understanding march.
Sister Noreen ended by saying that discussions, seminars and talks on racism are a first step to eradicating it.
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Tai Beauchamp ’96 began her greeting to the freshmen and seniors with "This is a very special place.” Very special, too, was the surprise visit from Tai. While Tai lives in Los Angeles, she always makes time for her SVA sisters when she is on the East Coast.
Tai spoke to the students about the importance of valuing the people and relationships in your life. A true Vincentian, Tai reiterated the SVA message of being true to yourself and maintaining your integrity in the business world.
Along with the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment, Tai spoke of the time, energy and hard work needed to launch a business. Tai is currently an award-winning TV host, producer and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of BROWN GIRL Jane, the first Black women-owned fragrance line
to be sold in Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue.
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The Marches and
The Conscience
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Congratulations and bravo to SVA’s Drama Club and the club’s directors, Aaliyah Rivera ’20 and Veronica Papianni, for the successful two-day run of "The Marches and The Conscience”. The play told the story of the bonds of sisterhood and the importance of family; it was a beautiful rendition of "Little Women".
SVA is delighted and lucky to have the talents of Aaliyah and Veronica. Aaliyah '20, is not only a graduate of SVA but also is a graduate of New York’s American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
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With the addition of our new coach, Joe Sapia, our Basketball team had a
competitive season with a focus on teamwork, skills and sportsmanship.
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Our Volleyball team completed their season under
the leadership of Coach Sleboda and two graduating seniors.
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Saint Vincent Academy has adopted 1KSVA which will engage 100 people, especially alumnae, committed to donating $1,000 annually to contribute to the cost of educating our students.
You may honor your pledge
in the following ways:
(September through June)
Full payment - $1,000
Semi-annual - $ 500
Quarterly - $ 250
Monthly - $ 100
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Thanks to the very generous Tom and Jackie Stone, we now have our 27th donor for the Promise Scholars Program.
This program provides full four-year scholarships to attract and retain highly talented, promising students who will benefit most from a Saint Vincent Academy education. $25,000 supports one scholarship over four years.
Supporting strong students who demonstrate financial need, academic potential, leadership and a desire to serve will be transformational.
For more information on our Promise Scholarship Program contact our Development Office at (973) 622-6406 or email development@svanj.org.
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Gifts of all sizes - whether it's $10, $100, or $1,000 and more -
help us build a community of confident young women who are ready to pursue their dreams boldly.
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