Students of the Month

Hi! My name is Norah and I am a senior at SHG. Over the past four years, I’ve been actively involved in student council, volleyball, basketball, soccer, Key Club, Student Ambassadors, Spirit Club, and currently serve as president of the National Honor Society.

What I love most about SHG is the environment, it’s such a welcoming and friendly place. I’ve built so many lasting friendships, including meeting my best friend and future college roommate (shoutout Lauren J.). It’s truly a community where it's hard not to enjoy your high school experience.

If I could give any advice to underclassmen, it would be to step out of your comfort zone. I never expected to become close with so many people from different schools, but embracing new experiences helped me to slowly step out of my own comfort zone. It’s okay to welcome new experiences, you make new friends and grow out of old ones, it's just life. Don’t waste time worrying about gossip or drama; you won’t remember it on graduation day.

I am so excited to finish out my last few weeks of high school and move on to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. All the hard work and late nights are finally paying off. I feel so prepared by my teachers and classes for whatever college may throw at me. Although I’m sad this chapter of my life is coming to a close, I’m so grateful for everything SHG has given me and wouldn’t change a thing

Hello, my name is Yasmin. I am a junior at Sacred Heart Griffin and a member of the SHG Golden Angel Poms. Outside of school, I participate in competitive dance at Jan's Dance Studio. During my free time, I volunteer with children at Fresh Visions Community Church to strengthen our next generation’s literacy skills.

My favorite part about Sacred Heart-Griffin is our welcoming community. As a transfer student, the transition can be overwhelming, but SHG students and staff always made me feel welcomed.

Some advice I would give to a freshman is to always take advantage of your resources. Such as asking questions in class or simply sending an email to your teacher for clarification.

In the future at SHG, I am looking forward to building stronger connections and developing a plan for my future career.

Hello! My name is Joseph, and I am a Sophomore here at SHG. I am a part of the SHG football team, the track team, and Key Club.

My favorite part about SHG is the variety of available classes. From Digital Art to Engineering, the variety of classes here at SHG give us students flexibility with what we want to learn. In addition to having more options, the variety of classes help us to better plan for our future, whether you want to go into art, medical, or engineering fields in the future. Also, having AP and Dual-Credit classes helps us with our college future as well.

Advice that I would give to all underclassmen would be to stay open to new opportunities. While you may have your plan for high school set out, you will constantly be faced with new opportunities throughout high school, and being open to these opportunities may help you in the present, or further down the line.

I am looking forward to continuing my education and growth as a person here at SHG.

Hi, my name is Simran and I am a freshman. I am involved in Student Council, Student Ambassadors, and I was in The Wizard of Oz.

The teachers are one of my favorite parts of SHG. They all want you to succeed and are always willing to meet with you if you have any questions or need extra help. They are constantly preparing us for college, which is really great. We have so many interesting choices for our classes at SHG. My favorite class is choir because I really enjoy the quarterly concerts and singing with my friends.

I can't believe freshman year is almost over, and my advice for incoming freshman would be to stay on top of your assignments and use a planner.

Next year, I am looking forward to taking new classes, being involved in more clubs, and being a part of the school musical.