The time-honored tradition of “Gone from the school, not from the Heart” continues to commemorate the previous year’s graduating class of editors. The 2022-2023 Content and Section Editors, Gabrielle Wheeler ’23, Jacqueline Franco ’23, Kelly Haggerty ’23, Lili Jordan ’23, Zara Black ’23, and Olivia Caponiti ’23, reflected on their initial few weeks studying at a collegiate level.
Cornell University Class of 2027
Head Content and Graphics Editor
What major are you planning to choose, and what do you hope to accomplish after college?
“I am currently a Public Policy major. After college, I plan to go to graduate school and study law, social work, and education as I hope to later work in the fields of social work and/or education.”
Are you engaging in any activities related to journalism in college?
“I joined a fashion magazine, and although it is more literary focused than the KSC, the publication process is similar as well as its structure with different sections that work together.”
In what ways have your courses at Sacred Heart Greenwich prepared you for collegiate-level courses?
“Journalism has prepared me for the kind of writing I have to do as a social science major, as a lot of it is taking a stance on a topic and supporting a claim with data. I especially use my journalistic experience in my writing seminar on educational inequality and reform efforts in the U.S. as we write essays similar to opinion pieces (opinion was my favorite section of the KSC), so I am grateful for my three years writing on the staff of the KSC. As a staff writer and editor for the KSC, I often had to reach out to people I had never met and interview them, which has been incredibly useful now in terms of communicating with professors and members of organizations I am interested in joining. The Sacred Heart English curriculum prepared me for how to read to retain information, which is crucial due to the amount of reading I do as a social science major.”
What is one piece of advice you would give to current Upper School students at Sacred Heart?
“Do not just think of high school as only a stepping stone to college. Take advantage of everything available to you.”
University of Southern California Class of 2027
Content Editor
What major are you planning to choose, and what do you hope to accomplish after college?
“I am currently majoring in Journalism at USC’s Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. After writing for the King Street Chronicle for two years, I became certain I wanted to pursue journalism professionally. Although I am not entirely sure what I would like to achieve after graduation, I hope to pursue a career that combines my passion for journalism, reporting, media, and film. Over the next four years at USC, I am excited to explore as many new experiences as possible and take advantage of all the opportunities available to gain the confidence to pursue my desired career path.”
Are you engaging in any journalistic activities in college?
“For my first semester at USC, I plan to focus on establishing a solid routine and developing effective time management skills to excel in my classes. As I look ahead to the next semester, I am eager to join the extracurricular opportunities available on campus. Specifically, I am interested in joining the team at the Daily Trojan, USC’s student-run newspaper. I am also excited to participate in Trojan Vision, the student-run television channel. I am very excited to be a part of USC’s community and to make the most of all the great opportunities there, both in and out of class.”
In what ways have your courses at Sacred Heart prepared you for collegiate-level courses?
“The film and journalism programs played a crucial role in my experience at Sacred Heart. These programs helped me improve my creativity and writing skills, enabling me to better express my thoughts on topics I cared about. The guidance and support from my teachers were invaluable, allowing me to become confident in using my voice. I was able to grow both personally and academically, and I am grateful as I now feel confident that I can succeed in such a rigorous academic environment in college.”
What is one piece of advice you would give to current Upper School students at Sacred Heart?
“A piece of advice I would give current Upper School students at Sacred Heart is to stay organized and try your best not to fall behind on work. Organization looks different for everyone, so you should try to find what works best for you. Another important aspect of staying organized is to prioritize your tasks, knowing what assignments are due when, and working on the most important ones first.”
Fairfield University Class of 2027
Content Editor
What major are you planning to choose, and what do you hope to accomplish after college?
“I am majoring in Communications. I am not totally sure what I would like to accomplish after college, but I hope to be able to do something I love while being able to help others.”
Are you engaging in any journalistic activities in college?
“No, I am not currently engaging in any journalistic activities in college, but I hope to join a newspaper or a club of some sort involving journalism soon.”
In what ways have your courses at Sacred Heart prepared you for collegiate-level courses?
“My courses at Sacred Heart have prepared me very well for collegiate-level courses. During my time at Sacred Heart, I took a variety of courses with similar key ideas to the ones I am taking in college. The rigor of the courses at Sacred Heart has made the transition to college-level classes a lot easier.”
What is one piece of advice you would give to current Upper School students at Sacred Heart?
“My advice to current students at Sacred Heart is to try new things, work hard, and have fun. My time at Sacred Heart helped shape me into the person I am today in all aspects of my life. The lifelong friendships and bonds I made at Sacred Heart are irreplaceable.”
University of Colorado Boulder Class of 2027
Content Editor, Video and Multi-Media Editor
What major are you planning to choose, and what do you hope to accomplish after college?
“My current major is Cinema Studies with a focus on production. I am not sure exactly what specific profession I am aiming for post-college, but I definitely know I want to go into the film industry.”
Are you engaging in any journalistic activities in college?
“I’m not currently in any journalistic activities, but I am taking both a first-year writing class as well as a creative class, both of which the KSC has helped me prepare for.”
In what ways have your courses at Sacred Heart prepared you for collegiate-level courses?
“My courses at Sacred Heart have more than prepared me for college as I have grown used to the workload, and it has really made the transition easier.”
What is one piece of advice you would give to current Upper School students at Sacred Heart?
“My advice would be to cherish every second, as the relationships you foster at SHG are ones that will follow and support you throughout not only college but the rest of your life.”
Villanova University Class of 2027
Sports and Health Editor
What major are you planning to choose, and what do you hope to accomplish after college?
“Currently, at Villanova, I am exploring a Communications route and hoping to double major in Communications and Economics. I have always loved sports, and with a double major in Communications and Economics, I hope to break into the sporting world after college. Looking for a way to pursue my passion for sports, I aspire to establish myself in the industry either through Sports Media and Journalism or join this profession with the Business side of the industry.”
Are you engaging in any journalistic activities in college?
“Going into college, I knew I wanted to continue my involvement in journalism, bringing the skills I learned from my time at the King Street Chronicle and an eagerness to learn more about a new staff. At Villanova, the school’s student-run paper, The Villanovan, first grabbed my attention with their new student guide to Villanova that was given out during orientation. After flipping through the pages, I quickly knew I wanted to get involved in a paper that entranced me with intriguing ledes and captivating editions and become part of a supportive environment that pushed me to explore my depth as a writer.”
In what ways have your courses at Sacred Heart prepared you for collegiate-level courses?
“At Sacred Heart, I gained more than a great education as I learned how to create relationships with teachers, raise my hand in a classroom, and take my aspirations a step forward by looking for ways to apply what I learned to the goals I held in life. Sacred Heart prepared me to approach my classes at Villanova with an open mind, an eagerness to participate, and confidence in my ability, which is a tool I will utilize in the next fours and then on.”
What is one piece of advice you would give to current Upper School students at Sacred Heart?
“While at Sacred Heart, I hope that students embrace the challenges that may fall outside their comfort zones, seeing them as opportunities to grow and expand in knowledge, ability, and success. Sacred Heart as an experience only extends to what a student makes out of it, and I hope that each student finds the people, extracurriculars, classes, and activities that will allow their time at Sacred Heart to surpass their expectations and allow them to leave with more than just an education.”
Princeton University Class of 2027
Sports and Health Editor
What major are you planning to choose, and what do you hope to accomplish after college?
“As of right now, I am planning on majoring in Economics with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. This may change. I am not entirely sure what I want to do after college, so I am trying to take the widest range of classes and participate in all the career days to figure out what I most enjoy.”
Are you engaging in any journalistic activities in college?
“I am actually taking a freshman seminar class in journalistic writing, which I have been really enjoying. I have been able to grow in my skills through interviewing, writing, researching, and more. My time on staff at the KSC has really prepared me and solidified a foundation for me to succeed in this course.”
In what ways have your courses at Sacred Heart prepared you for collegiate-level courses?
“My courses at Sacred Heart prepared me for collegiate-level courses in many ways. Not just including the foundation of knowledge and critical thinking skills I accumulated along the way, but more importantly, the classes and faculty at Sacred Heart taught me to be confident in my thoughts and opinions, to speak up in discussions, and to make an impact in everything I do. For example, I am in one class with only seniors and juniors, which at first I thought would be intimidating, but I reflected on my time on King Street and found the confidence to put myself out there. I will forever be grateful for everything Sacred Heart gave me.”
What is one piece of advice you would give to current Upper School students at Sacred Heart?
“One piece of advice I would give to current Upper School students at Sacred Heart would be to truly follow your passions. I know that sounds generic, but it is more than important. When I first got to college, I heard this piece of advice perpetually. There are so many new and exciting opportunities in college: take advantage of them. Genuinely, you have so much freedom in picking classes you want to take and joining clubs you want to be a part of. To be honest with you, I switched out of two classes the first week because I just did not find them interesting. Yes, college is going to be hard, but if you do enjoy what you are doing, you will find drive, fulfillment, and enjoyment in the ups and even the downs.”
Featured Image by Emily Shull ’25
