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• 4:02 Memory Project - Congo
  Uploaded Oct 13, 2017
• 4:02 The Memory Project - Ukraine
  Uploaded Oct 11, 2017
• 12:37 2017 Commencement Address by Elizabeth Higgins Clark'02

  We were honored to welcome back Elizabeth Higgins Clark, IHA Class of 2002, as our 2017 Commencement Speaker. Elizabeth’s association with Immaculate Heart Academy began well before she was a student here. Her mother, author, Mary Jane Behrends Clark, graduated in 1972, while her aunts, The Honorable Marilyn Clark’68, Carol Higgins Clark’74, Margaret Behrends’75, and Patricia Clark’76, were also IHA graduates. Elizabeth’s great aunt, the late June Clark, is a former IHA faculty member, and her grandmother is renowned author, Mary Higgins Clark, a longtime supporter of our school after whom our Writing Center is named. While a student at IHA, Elizabeth was a member of the Forensics Club, ITS, CARE, Communication Club, and Mock Trial. She was also a member of the Student Council and played on the IHA Softball team.
  
  After graduating from IHA, Elizabeth attended Providence College where she received a B.A. degree in English literature and minored in women’s studies. She is an actor who has appeared on shows such as “The Mindy Project” and “Criminal Minds” and on stage at The Williamstown Theatre Festival and La MaMa E.T.C. Elizabeth has written for Maria Shriver’s website and The Huffington Post, with her article about the “R word” making the front page of the entire blog. At fundraisers and genetics counseling facilities, Elizabeth has spoken about her brother, David, who suffers from Fragile X Syndrome. She recently wrote her first play, FRACTURED, which led Rolling Stone critic Peter Travers to call her “lavishly talented.” But her message to the Class of 2017 was not about her success or the careers they may pursue after college. Instead, her focus was simply on the significance of kindness.
  
  “Your greatest power lies in the one thing you are in total control of for the balance of your life,” Elizabeth proclaimed to the graduates, “and that is how you choose to treat the people you encounter as you live.” She reiterated that there is no greater legacy than treating people well. “Kindness may not make you rich or win you awards, but its ripples will reach others in ways you can’t even imagine. It’s what the people who actually know you will remember most.”
  
  Elizabeth concluded by telling the Class of 2017 that she’s confident they will work hard and achieve. “I have no doubt you’re going to do well,” she said. “But because you’re IHA girls, I also have faith that you’ll take the time to do good.”

  Uploaded Jun 08, 2017
• 1:00 42nd Street at IHA

  IHA's fall musical for 2015 is 42nd Street! Often described as the definitive “backstage musical,” 42nd Street brings exciting choreography, memorable show tunes, and classic musical theater drama to the stage.
  
  Upcoming performances are planned for Nov. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. This year’s show is produced by Lucille Conzo and directed by Jodi Capeless. The choreographer and associate director is Kimberly Galberaith, the musical director is Ed Ginter, and the set and lighting designer is Ryan Bell. The musical features a sizable cast of principal characters, supporting characters, and a large ensemble—all of whom will be impressing audience members with their outstanding singing, dancing, and acting talent.
  
  42nd Street is a high-energy extravaganza set in 1933. This renowned musical tells the story of a naïve, young actress named Peggy Sawyer who wants to audition for a new Broadway musical, Pretty Lady. But due to her nerves, Peggy arrives to the audition late and misses her opportunity to join the show. With the help of other performers, Peggy catches the attention of producer/director, Julian Marsh, who gives her the chance to shine. When the show’s leading lady, Dorothy Brock, falls and breaks her ankle on opening night, it is suggested that Peggy steps up to be the star. In only thirty-six hours, Peggy learns twenty-five pages, six songs, and ten dance numbers. She may even find love along the way.
  
  For more information on IHA’s production of 42nd Street and to purchase tickets in advance, please call the Main Office at 201-445-6800.

  Uploaded Nov 17, 2015
• 4:53 2015 Europe Trip - Paris and Madrid

  Thirty-five students and five chaperones arrived in Paris on the morning of June 18, 2015. The group visited Paris' impressive landmarks including the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Cathedral of Notre Dame (attending liturgy on Saturday evening), and the lavish palace and gardens of Versailles. The IHA students even had the chance to visit the fairy tale chateaux de la Loire, Sleeping Beauty's Castle. They learned to sketch in a Paris neighborhood and played the classic French game of pétanque.
  
  In Madrid, the group saw the city's most historic landmarks including the Prado Museum, the Madrid of the Bourbons, the Plaza Mayor, and the El Prado Museum. A master teacher taught the group a lesson in the passionate art of flamenco dancing before they enjoyed a professional show.
  
  The IHA students traveled a short distance to the majestic and spiritual city of Toledo where they viewed the treasures of the gothic Cathedral of Toledo to the mudéjar style medieval synagogue. They then visited a local Spanish restaurant for a cooking lesson in Spanish classic meals; the students worked in teams to create traditional dishes before dining with spectacular views of the Toledo skyline. In their last evening in the City of Monuments, the IHA girls enjoyed an evening of tapas followed by a visit to Chocolaterí San Gines for an authentic Spanish dessert of churros and chocolate.
  
  Next year's scheduled trip is to Bavaria, Tyrol, and Switzerland.
  

  Uploaded Sep 03, 2015 to World Language
• 18:46 Remembering Marilyn Rich

  Although Ms. Marilyn Rich is gone from our community, her spirit is here and her lessons alive in the thousands she taught.

  Uploaded Apr 20, 2015
• 25:10 IHA's Costa Rica Documentary

  During Easter Break 2014, twelve students from Mrs. Stephanie Brodeur's documentary field production class were lucky enough to travel to Costa Rica! The goal of the trip was to teach students about field production by shooting a documentary on Costa Rica's plans to become the first carbon neutral nation in the world.
  
  Before the trip, students did a large amount of research, wrote questions to ask, and studied the country, politics, and economy. While in Costa Rica, the students visited San Jose, Tortuguero, Monteverde, and Arenal. The group spoke to many people including conservationists, national park guards, recycling plant operators, tourists, business owners, and guides.
  Although they worked hard, the students had time to enjoy the incredible wildlife and experience close encounters with monkeys, lizards, reptiles, sloths, birds, and really large insects.
  
  Mrs. Stephanie Brodeur said that highlights of the trip included the “Sky Trek Zipline that took our group above the cloud forest canopy, and actually right into the clouds!” and “the fully sustainable organic farm tour led by former math teacher, Don Juan, who demonstrated the usefulness of geometry in organic farming.”
  
  IHA students were able to challenge themselves and do things and go to places they never thought they could!
  

  Uploaded Sep 18, 2014 by Tara Hopfenspirger
• 8:55 IHA Today
  Uploaded May 15, 2014