Saint Barnabas High School Alumnae Office

On behalf of the Centennial Committee, I thank you for all of the your compliments on the Centennial Gala. As I said Thursday night, it truly was a labor of faith, hope & love. We are inspired by our Catholic faith, are hopeful for the future of Catholic education for young women - especially at SBHS, and have a strong love for our Barnabite sisterhood.
I am happy to let you know that over 450 photographs have been uploaded to the SBHS website under the Centennial tab. This link will bring you to the Centennial page and then click on Photo Album. https://tinyurl.com/Gala-photos

Thank you to over 300 guests who celebrated Saint Barnabas High School's 100th anniversary this past Thursday night. It was an amazing evening. The Gala was a successful fundraiser, but even more importantly, it was a heartfelt rekindling of invaluable friendships. You could feel the love in the room. The Centennial Committee was gratified to see everyone having such a great time! As soon as the official photographs are available, they will be posted to the school website.

CENTENNIAL GALA IS JUST ONE WEEK AWAY! THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS TO THE CENTENNIAL GALA. WE CAN'T WAIT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU!

WE HAVE SECURED WONDERFUL SILENT AUCTION ITEMS, INCLUDING VACATION PACKAGES, SPORTS PACKAGES, CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES, PLUS A VARIETY OF RESTAURANT GIFT CARDS.

HERE'S A PREVIEW OF THE VACATION PACKAGES:
WEEK OF JULY 6 - JULY 13TH AT A 4 BR HOME IN LAKE GEORGE, NY - $6,000 VALUE, MINIMUM BID $3,000

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS AT LUXURIOUS OCEANFRONT 2 BR CONDO IN SINGER ISLAND, FL - $4,000 VALUE, MINIMUM BID $2000

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS IN 4 BR MODERN BEACH HOUSE IN GREENPORT, NY - $1,800 VALUE, MINIMUM BID $900

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS IN 4 BR COLORADO MOUNTAIN HOME -
$1,000 VALUE, MINIMUM BID $500

CASH, CHECKS AND CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED

START PLANNING YOUR QUIET RETREAT, THE FAMILY VACATION OR YOUR NEXT GIRLS' TRIP!

The students, faculty, staff and Board of Trustees of Saint Barnabas High School wish you a blessed Easter.

Calling all Barnabites and friends! It's time to reserve your seats for the Centennial Gala. Please join us on Thursday, April 25th at 6pm at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. Thank you to over 200 alumnae, friends and family who have already purchased tickets. Let's celebrate together with an open bar, dinner, dancing to live music, silent auction prizes and more.
Tickets are $150 per person. The new memories will be priceless!
Click here for tickets, journal ads, donations: http://tinyurl.com/SBHS100thGala

Spring is in the air! Put away those boots and winter clothes.
Dust off your dancing shoes and move your cocktail attire to the front of the closet!

Come celebrate at our Centennial Gala! Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6pm at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.

Stroll down memory lane with us and then get out there on the dance floor. The award winning band, Manhattan City Music, is ready to get you out of your seat - even if your last dance was at the prom! (Photo is 1975 Junior Prom.)

Spread the word – all are welcome! Tickets, journal ads & sponsorships are available at http://tinyurl.com/SBHS100thGala

LET'S CELEBRATE OUR CENTENNIAL TOGETHER!
Please join His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan and your fellow alumnae, friends and family in celebrating our 100th Anniversary on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6pm at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.

Our Silent Auction has an array of prizes including several vacation packages, tickets to sporting events, a prestigious golf outing, exclusive Westchester dining experiences and many more. You don't want to miss this spectacular evening!

Alumnae ticket sales are brisk! Don't wait - reserve your table now, by visiting http://tinyurl.com/SBHS100thGala
Spread the word – all are welcome!

Happy Valentine's Day to all Barnabas Alum. It's the perfect day to show your love to your sweetheart and your alma mater by buying your tickets to the Centennial Gala! It's going to be a great night with an Open Bar, Sit-Down Dinner, Live Music, and Silent Auction. Ticket sales have been brisk. Don't miss out on a great evening! Tickets, sponsorships and journal ads are available at http://tinyurl.com/SBHS100thGala

Please join us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Saint Barnabas High School at our Centennial Gala on April 25, 2024.
Tickets, sponsorships and digital journal ads are on sale now at
http://tinyurl.com/SBHS100thGala We are expecting a strong turnout. Reserve your tickets now! All are welcome!

Please join us in welcoming Mary (McSpedon) Leitner '77 to the SBHS Board of Trustees. Mary has had an accomplished career in financial services and brings invaluable experience from the non-profit sector. We are grateful to have Mary as a member of our Board.

Each year on January 1st, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.

“Holy Mary, help those in need, give strength to the weak, comfort the sorrowful, pray for God’s people, assist the clergy, intercede for religious. May all who seek your help experience your unfailing protection. Amen.”

🎓✨ As we enter our 100th year, here's to a New Year filled with knowledge, laughter, and success! 📚
🌟 May 2024 bring our St. Barnabas High School community abundant joy, good health, and exciting opportunities.
Here's to our next century of growth, achievement, and unforgettable moments together! 💯

We are sad to inform you of the passing of Sr. Teresa Dermody, who taught at SBHS for a combined 20 years. Many alums may remember her as a math teacher from 1961 - 1966. She returned to SBHS in 1990 as a math teacher and Campus Minister and continued to serve our school in these roles, as well as school librarian until 2006. Her wake and funeral will take place on January 2nd at Mt. St. Vincent Convent. Please visit https://scny.org/in-memoriam-sister-teresa-dermody/ for more details.

Thank you for your generosity this year! Your gifts make an impact in the lives of deserving young women.

There's still time to invest in the current and future students of Saint Barnabas High School. https://www.stbarnabashigh.com/apps/forms2/?f=8302

SBHS students in our state of the art STREAM center. The focus was on ‘A’ for Art with storyboarding and character design. Let your creativity flow at SBHS where a well rounded education includes access to animation and graphic arts classes. Create your bright future at SBHS!

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Joan A. Laredo-Liddell. Her passion for education resulted in a teaching career that spanned 50 years, earning her a reputation for excellence in teaching chemistry. She taught at St. Barnabas High School for 42 years, starting in 1959, where she bonded with so many of us and played a major role in our academic success. After her retirement she regularly attended our annual Alumnae Luncheon and continued to support our school in many ways. May she rest in peace.

A wake will be held from 2pm - 5pm on Sunday, December 10th
at McGrath & Sons Funeral Home, 20 Cedar St., Bronxville, NY 10708
Her funeral mass will take place at 10 am, on Monday, December 11, 2023
at St. Bartholomew's Church, 20 Roosevelt St., Yonkers 10701

🏀 Please join us today Friday, Dec 1st at 4:15pm as Saint Barnabas High School officially kicks off basketball season with our home opening game against St. Raymonds! 🎉🔥

🎟️ Wear your colors, bring the cheers, and let's make this game unforgettable! 📣🏀

Thank you for your support on Giving Tuesday!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families from Saint Barnabas High School!

SAINT BARNABAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS!

Bronx, NY – April 3, 2023 – Saint Barnabas High School (SBHS) Seniors Katrina Rancier and Olivia Campbell were each awarded $1,500 scholarships at the annual Bronx Chamber of Commerce Women of Distinction Luncheon on Friday, March 31st.

Katrina’s scholarship was graciously sponsored by KZA Realty and presented by KZA President Kathy Zamechansky, a former SBHS Board Member. Olivia’s scholarship was kindly presented by Barbara Selensky, Director of Marketing for Woodlawn Cemetery and Conservatory, which sponsored the award. Ms. Selensky is a proud Saint Barnabas Alumna.

Both recipients of the scholarships are finalizing which colleges they will be attending in the fall. In order to compete for the scholarships, the young women were interviewed by a Committee of Bronx Chamber of Commerce Members. SBHS students’ achievements and interviews were found exemplary by the Committee.

Katrina and Olivia are very appreciative of being selected for these wonderful scholarships and are looking forward to their college experiences.

SAINT BARNABAS HIGH SCHOOL CAREER DAY 2023-CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!

April 1, 2023 – Bronx, NY -- Saint Barnabas High School (SBHS) hosted seven successful career women on March 30th to round out Women’s History month. The panelists represented careers in education, mental health, law, law enforcement, animation/video production, and nursing. Junior and Senior PeerForward leaders prepared questions for the panelists about their fields of work and their advice for students as they contemplate future careers.

The student body was attentive as these professionals shared their experiences and provided general advice for students as they pursue their future goals. Legal Assistant Blerina Bako instructed students, “Don’t just think about the ‘now’, think about how it will affect your future”. Each panelist encouraged having a plan – it can always be modified along the way - but having a plan and end goal will lead to a successful future.

Career Day allowed SBHS students to learn first-hand about a variety of opportunities for young women today – some more traditional and others that might not have been considered.

SBHS Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Elizabeth Saporito commented, “Our students are always open to hearing about careers and often broaden their interest in a particular field because of these panel discussions. We are most grateful to all the panelists who graciously participated in our 2023 Career Day.”

SBHS Alumnae March in the Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade!

Check out the video at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1682518385499767. SBHS students appear at the 38:45 mark & our alumnae at the 41:16 mark.

Thanks to everyone who cheered us along the parade route and many thanks to our banner holders (from left to right):

Fran Slota Reiners ‘77
Donna Meade Butler ‘77
Sarah O’Connor ’77
Barbara Penacchia Selesky ‘77
Linda Arnegger Corcoran ’66
Barbara O’Connor ’75
Joanie Silke ‘80
Maureen Flynn ‘77
Patricia McDyer Smyth ‘75

Missing from photo was Beth Murphy '78 who proudly marched as well.

SBHS National Honor Society and Hispanic Honor Society organize homeless youth drive in Puerto Rico.

Donations were given to the Yonkers Hispanic Cultural Foundation. Thank you to the Foundation's President, Mr. Luis Muñoz, for stopping by to speak with our students.

The St. Barnabas High School rolled out the red carpet on Thursday, March 16th for the Knoxville Catholic High School choir.

It was an evening of top-shelf music and songs for both choirs. Barnabas talent included a piano and a fiddle soloist. In addition to vocal soloists, there was a rousing rendition of He Reigns by JJ Hairston and Hallelujah, Salvation and Glory which was conducted by one of its choir directors, Dionne Robinson.

The 26-member Knoxville High School choir was invited to St. Barnabas High School as they made a tour of New York City this week and its environs during their spring recess. Some of their other stops included singing at St. Patrick's Cathedral and at St. Francis of Assisi Church which is located on West 31st Street. The Knoxville Catholic High School choir, led by Phil Holloway, performed an eclectic mix from an African choir song Bonse Aba, a Latin choir song, as well as having an individual soloist sing a traditional Nat Cole tune Orange Colored Sky.

Sharon Traditi, one of the Barnabas choir directors, called it a "choir symposium that was flawless which filled the St. Barnabas auditorium with sweet ear candy."

JUST ANNOUNCED:

Line of march for Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade on McLean Avenue. St. Barnabas HS Alumnae and friends estimated “step off” is 1:15pm, at 241st Street.

Hope to see you on Saturday!