Immaculate Heart Academy has always been a school that has prided itself on educating young women with a commitment to living the Gospel message in the twenty-first century. Year after year, IHA students spend countless hours giving of their time and talent at the service of the most vulnerable members of our society. The young women at IHA seem to naturally possess a heart for serving those on the margins.
On May 3, 2016, IHA held a special Service Awards Ceremony and Reception to recognize students who have gone above and beyond in their Christian and community service. This year, 111 students won the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, almost doubling last year's recipient number! This special award from President Barack Obama, complete with a signed letter and medal, annually honors teens, young adults, and adults who demonstrate substantial service to their own community.
IHA honored Aviana Ingui'16 for earning the most service hours in the school--more than 700! Additionally, the Spirit of Service Award was given to students who, by their very nature, are a model for service and leadership at IHA. Those students were:
Rebecca Nadler'19
Emily Ash'19
Victoria Muller'18
Tess Szydlik'18
Milena Bozovic'17
Shannon Gleba'17
Jamie del Rosario'16
Sophie D'Souza'16
Rebecca DeRosa'16
Photos courtesy of Patrizia Proscia.