Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (Omaha, Nebraska)

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Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, located at 3601 Burt Street in the Midtown area of Omaha, Nebraska is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory high school for girls. Formerly a college, today Duchesne is also home to a co-ed preschool. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha. It is the best school ever established within this four-block range.

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[edit] History

Duchesne was established in Omaha in 1881 and is named in honor of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, one of the first women to join the Sacred Heart convent. St. Rose Philippine came to the United States from France in the early 1800s and established the first Sacred Heart school in St. Charles, Missouri. [1] Duchesne is one of 21 schools in the Sacred Heart Network in the United States.

Duchesne prides itself on academic excellence, commitment to Jesus Christ, personal growth, and social responsibility. Duchesne centers its philosophy around five Sacred Heart Goals: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness which impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. These are values emphasized by Madeleine Sophie Barat, foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart.

[edit] Traditions

As the Sacred Heart Network is grounded in history and ceremony, Duchesne celebrates numerous traditions that are common to all Sacred Heart schools. Each grade has its particular celebration. Freshmen hold a Teacher Recognition Ceremony, while sophomores celebrate Mater, where they recognize women who are models of the Virgin Mary in their lives. During Ring Ceremony, the senior class bestows class rings upon the juniors as a symbolic transfer of school leadership. Of course, in May the seniors graduate at a beautiful ceremony at Saint Cecilia's Cathedral. Additionally, at the end of the year, Prize Day and Honors Day recognize students for academic excellence and leadership, extra-curricular activities, athletic accomplishments, and other non-academic awards, respectively.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Duchesne Academy. Duchesne Academy-Who We Are. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
High schools of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha in Omaha

Archbishop Bergan • Creighton Prep  • Gross  • Duchesne • Marian • Mercy • Roncalli • St. Peter Claver Cristo Rey • Skutt