SHA Louisville Class of 2008

04/17/2025

Sacred Heart Academy is saddened by the passing of our former principal, Dr. Beverly McAuliffe.

Dr. McAuliffe served as the Principal of Sacred Heart Academy from 2001 to 2012 and was the first laywoman to hold the position. She was named an Honorary Alumna of SHA in 2012, and her daughter, Abigail Bisig Gardner, graduated from SHA in 2004. Dr. McAuliffe served as a teacher and administrator in the Archdiocese of Louisville for over 48 years in 11 Catholic schools.

Dr. McAuliffe was beloved by all: students, parents, faculty, and staff. She attended everything as principal at SHA, from the arts to athletics. Dr. McAuliffe was known for her weekly Friday talks over the intercom, reminding all Valkyries to respect themselves, their families, and their faith, and not to do anything over the weekend that would harm the mind, body, or soul.

Dr. McAuliffe is responsible for creating the motto that all Valkyries live by. She told her students that Valkyries were warriors, but that they were more than that – they were “STRONG WOMEN OF GREAT FAITH.” And from that day forward, every Valkyrie has striven to live up to those words.

Dr. McAuliffe was a dedicated leader who passionately worked to increase accessibility to the great Catholic education and values at SHA for as many eligible students as possible. A Sacred Heart Academy scholarship in her name provides tuition support to those qualifying for financial aid who exhibit the core values and mission of Sacred Heart Schools.

Dr. McAuliffe left a lasting legacy on the Ursuline Campus and will be missed by all who had the great privilege of knowing her. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

Valkyries and friends of SHA, we would love for you to share your favorite stories and memories of Dr. McAuliffe in the comments below.

https://www.ratterman.com/obituaries/Dr-Beverly-McAuliffe-Bisig?obId=42063941

04/19/2023

I just donated - so can you! All donations are being matched today so double the impact. Go VALKYRIES!

07/05/2021

Leah Fields’ Obituary

Obituary for Leah Michelle Fields, 1989 - 2021 Louisville, KY. View ceremony time and location and leave condolences here.

07/02/2021

With a heavy heart, I wanted to share some sad news for the SHA Class of 2008 family. Please keep Leah Fields’ family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. ❤️🤍💙

06/02/2021

Thank you WHAS11 News and Hayley Minogue for sharing Paige's story. 🙏❤️

Paige Enyhart and her family are now hoping the community can help them make necessary changes to her home so it's ready when she leaves the hospital in July.

05/26/2021

Prayers for Paige! If you’re able to donate please do. Let’s show this fellow Valkyrie all our support and love!

On April 24,2021, our daughter Paige was rushed to the ER at Nationwide Children's… Heather Shaw needs your support for Paige's home safety renovation project

04/19/2021

It’s the last day to donate!!!

⏰ It’s the last day of ! A Valkyrie alumna will match gifts dollar for dollar from fellow SHA alums until midnight- up to $10,000! So it’s a great chance to give back to the ❤️!

Venmo -Heart (with grad year and maiden name, if applicable) or give online at https://www.shslou.org/apps/pages/alumnae-unite. We’re over halfway to 21% participation! Let’s do this, SHA!

04/10/2021

09/02/2020

https://www.alumni.bellarmine.edu/s/62/rd16/interior.aspx?sid=62&gid=1&pgid=2285&cid=4144&ecid=4144&crid=0&calpgid=13&calcid=727

Register for the virtual Run for Ryann today!!! :)

Virtual Bellarmine 5K, the Run for Ryann Run/Walk October 4-10, 2020 All Bellarmine alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to join the Alumni Association for a week-long event celebrating Bellarmine and honoring Ryann Tewell, Class of 2012. Due to COVID-19, the annual wa....

07/16/2020

Sincerely sad to share another former Valkyrie from the class of 2008 has passed.

Cara Schoen, who left Sacred Heart after her junior year, passed away on June 28. Her family’s home caught on fire, and tragically, Cara lost her life. I am so sorry to share this sad news with you all.

Below I have attached the obituary for Cara, as well as a GoFundMe page that was set up to assist her family in getting back on their feet after the fire destroyed their home.

Sending prayers to Cara’s family and friends, and to Cara as well.

Once a Valkyrie, Always a Valkyrie.


https://www.rattermanbrothers.com/obituaries/Cara-Schoen/ #!/Obituary

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-jeff-schoen-and-his-family?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na%20share-sheet&rcid=b616be7d9a4144ab9435126e766a000b&fbclid=IwAR3CF5IpuNqzB7AY-L9lK3EdEFabEwtQGOsPa7krzG4F6H6EqkQD4MA1-mo

The electrophysiologist, Dr. Jeff Schoen, was for several years part of the family… Nana Ghansah needs your support for Support for Jeff Schoen and his Family