2024 Fall Open House
Will you be a member of IHA’s Class of 2029?
If you are a young woman searching for a school known for its academic excellence, athletic competition, and creative expression grounded in traditional Catholic values, Immaculate Heart Academy is the place for you.
Students from seven different counties in New Jersey and New York presently call IHA their second home, and they would love for you to join them. The sisterhood formed at IHA is incomparable, and the memories made there last a lifetime—just ask the more than eleven thousand graduates who have graced their halls.
Come decide if you belong at the heart by attending their 2024 Fall Open Houses:
Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Take a tour with their knowledgeable and friendly student Eagle Ambassadors, who will guide you through the state-of-the-art building and campus
• Meet teachers, administrators, directors, students, and coaches—all of whom are essential members of the IHA family
• Learn about the admissions process, including the Archdiocesan High School Placement Test (HSPT)
• Ask questions about curriculum, financial aid, transportation...and much more!
IHA Celebrates Honors Convocation Ceremony and Recognizes Commended Students in National Merit® Scholarship Program
Immaculate Heart Academy’s 2024 Honors Convocation was held on September 20, to celebrate the academic achievements of students during the 2023-24 academic year.
Miss Kerry Carroll ’04, principal, welcomed the student body to the ceremony and led the IHA community in an opening prayer. Lauren DeLuccia '25, the 2024-2025 president of the National Honor Society, then shared her thoughts on the incredible accomplishments of the students being recognized at the Honors Convocation.
During the 2023-24 school year, 43 students earned Distinguished Honors by earning averages of 95% or better each quarter, and 206 students were recognized with Honors for earning averages of 90% or better each quarter. Mrs. Amy Baskin, assistant principal of academics, commended each of the students for their hard work and perseverance and then presented each one with a certificate.
Special awards were also presented to members of the junior and senior classes from various colleges and universities, in addition to several in-house IHA awards.
Congratulations to the following award recipients:
The Promising Young Scientist Award
Riley Cannon ’26 (Wyckoff, NJ)
College Recognition Awards
The University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award - Grace Guglielmetti ’25 (Montvale, NJ), The University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award - Sierra Tofts ’25 (Emerson, NJ), The University of Rochester Xerox Award - Caitlin Donovan ’25 (Oakland, NJ), The University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award - Lauren Mulry ’25 (River Vale, NJ), The St. Lawrence University Book Award - Paige Burgess ’25 (Wyckoff, NJ), The Student Sage Award - Anne Marie Kelly ’25 (Ramsey, NJ), The Brown University Book Award - Lana Langevin ’25 (Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ), The University of Virginia Jefferson Book Award - Victoria DelJuidice ’25 (Orangeburg, NY), The St. Bonaventure University Bonnie Scholarship - Elizabeth Burgess ’25 (Wyckoff, NJ), The Springfield College Award - Isabelle Bertussi ’25 (Pearl River, NY), The St. Michael College Book Award - Katelyn Mikros ’25 (Glen Ridge, NJ) and Rachel Paton ’25 (Belleville, NJ), The Tulane University Book Award - Carmella Madlinger ’25 (Township of Washington, NJ), The Chatham University Rachel Carson Award - Piper Portacio ’25 (Rochelle Park, NJ), The Bowdoin Book Award - Victoria Niziol ’25 (Upper Saddle River, NJ), The St. Anselm Book Award - Kathleen Reck ’25 (Elmwood Park, NJ), The Clarkson University Leadership Award - Madison Assanah ’25 (Englewood, NJ), The Clarkson University Achievement Award - Illeana Asencio ’25 (Allendale, NJ), The Sacred Heart Book Award - Emma McElroy ’25 (Cedar Grove, NJ), The Rensselaer Medal Award - Allison Egan ’25 (Oradell, NJ)
IHA also recognized seniors for their scholarly pursuits outside of the traditional school setting. This summer, our scholars participated in a variety of activities including EMT training; volunteering at Chilton Medical Center; attending college programs in engineering and neuroscience; and taking part in programs that honed their artistry and classical vocals. Additionally, students became immersed in Girls State, led younger teens with a Guild experience in England, and worked with middle school students in a summer CCD program. These experiences have given the students a better understanding of the world outside of IHA and the impact they can have in the future.
St. Brigid Summer Scholar Awards
Evelyn Roman ’25 (Wayne, NJ), Avery Connors ’25 (Wyckoff, NJ), Emerson Focht ’25 (Riverdale, NJ),
Grace Coster ’25 (Ramsey, NJ), Elizabeth Marino ’25 (Wyckoff, NJ), Clodagh Moore ’25 (River Vale, NJ), Alexa Harding ’25 (Riverdale, NJ), Jillian Gaglioti ’25 (Ridgewood, NJ), Chloe Kadien ’25 (Ramsey, NJ), Katherine Ryan ’25 (Pearl River, NY), Lauren Mulry ’25 (River Vale, NJ), Isabella Sarlo ’25 (Township of Washington, NJ)
In recognition of the extraordinary rigors of our curriculum, IHA believed it was also essential to honor our junior students with in-house awards for academic distinction. These awards recognize students who have excelled in the following subject matters through a combination of academic excellence, superior skill, and genuine interest in the subject area.
In-house Awards for Academic Distinction
Social Studies: Gabriella DellaVolpe ’26 (Park Ridge, NJ), English: Elliott Daniels ’26 (Wyckoff, NJ), Science: Danica Libanan ’26 (New Milford, NJ), Technology: Veronica Brenner ’26 (Chestnut Ridge, NY), Communications: Roisin McLaughlin ’26 (Glen Rock, NJ), Fine Arts: Sofia Ghomi ’26 (Franklin Lakes, NJ), Performing Arts: Tara McCarthy ’26 (Mahwah, NJ), Physical Education: Kathleen Hahn ’26 (Oradell, NJ), Spanish: Sophia Kuzma ’26 (Township of Washington, NJ), French: Gabriella Butto ’26 (Mahwah, NJ), Italian: Alliana Campana ’26 (Paramus, NJ), Mathematics: Isabella Ragone ’26 (Wyckoff, NJ),Theology: Cavan Clancy ’26 (Tuxedo Park, NY)
At a separate ceremony, IHA was proud to recognize two seniors who were named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit® Scholarship Program. Approximately 34,000 high-performing Commended Students throughout the nation were recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).
Commended Students in the National Merit® Scholarship Program
Madison Assanah ’25 (Englewood, NJ), Allison Egan ’25 (Oradell, NJ)
Make Your Home @theheart
Founded in 1960, Immaculate Heart Academy is an all-girls Catholic regional high school of the Archdiocese of Newark presently celebrating its 65th year. A Blue Ribbon School, IHA enrolls approximately 650 girls in a competitive college preparatory program from more than 90 towns in Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Hudson, and Essex counties in New Jersey and nearly 30 towns in Rockland and Orange counties in New York.
Over the years, IHA has continually grown and evolved, fortifying its academics, activities, and facilities to prepare students for further education, and for the enhancement of society through their personal, professional, and spiritual gifts. Immaculate Heart Academy is located at 500 Van Emburgh Ave., Township of Washington, NJ.
College Preparatory High School for Young Women
500 Van Emburgh Ave
Township of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 445-6800
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