On a day filled with energy and community, Sacred Heart Greenwich faculty, students, and alumnae gathered to celebrate the annual Heart Homecoming Day October 21. The community came together to honor the 175th anniversary of the school through a day encompassing sports games, carnival festivities, and an evening dance to wrap up the celebration.
To begin the day, Sacred Heart athletic teams hosted multiple opponents on their home fields. Spectators cheered on players as both varsity and junior varsity (JV) teams competed in soccer and volleyball. Varsity soccer faced off against Miss Porter’s School but lost 2-0, while JV soccer played Hopkins School and won 5-0. Varsity Volleyball took on Green Farms Academy (GFA) and won 3-0. JV A Volleyball also opposed GFA but lost 2-1. Mrs. Laurie Rousseau, Sacred Heart Director of Athletics, commented on the importance of gathering together during Homecoming and displaying school spirit.
“To have an event that is all about supporting the Sacred Heart community and our teams is so energizing,” Mrs. Rousseau said. “I think it’s really special to have current students, families, and alums on campus sharing this special occasion. It reinforces the idea that this school is an extension of our family and has had such a positive impact on so many young women.”
In addition to sports teams competing throughout the day, other activities took place in the athletic center. These festivities included carnival games and a senior class bake sale, an opportunity for everyone to support the Class of 2024 graduation celebration by purchasing sweet treats. Sacred Heart’s sustainability efforts were also on display through posters and presentations.
Throughout the day, alumnae came together to celebrate homecoming and gathered in reunion through lunch and other homecoming festivities. Mrs. Rousseau reflected on how Homecoming brings alumnae together through tradition, and how the Sacred Heart spirit and identity are crucial to the community for much of their lives.
“I think that the school spirit here is great and I think it transcends across generations,” Mrs. Rousseau said. “I think that there are a lot of people that just identify as a Sacred Heart girl and it’s really important to their identity and who they are and is very meaningful in their lives.”
After sports games and other festivities, the Homecoming Dance, open to all students in the Upper School, concluded the night. Senior Emilia Bernal, Upper School Head of Social, helped oversee the activities taking place during Homecoming, including planning the evening dance. The theme of this year’s Homecoming Dance was New York. Emilia discussed how the Homecoming Dance unites the Upper School community.
“The homecoming dance brings the community together because all grades are invited, so everyone is bonded together with music, dancing, and conversation,” Emilia said. “It is important to hold this event every year to unite the community and remind everyone that we are part of something way bigger than ourselves, and the Sacred Heart community is unlike any other.”
Featured Image by Avery Quake ’26
