Sacred Heart's Haley Whittaker wins in Western Dressage Association of America World Championship

NORWELL, Mass. - Nov. 12, 2018 - PRLog -- Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school in Kingston for students in preschool through grade 12, is proud to announce that high school senior Haley Whittaker of Norwell and her horses Peppers Temptress and Charlie's Seventh Wonder recently attended the prestigious Western Dressage Association® of America World Championship show in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

This was the second year that Whittaker, who is trained by Kristen Whittaker of Whit Farms in Norwell, Massachusetts, has attended the show; that training paid off in numerous ways.  She was the sole junior aged competitor representing Massachusetts, came away with a Reserve World Championship Title in Basic Level Test 3 in the Junior Division on Charlie's Seventh Wonder and was named a Reserve Champion in her Basic Level 4 in the Junior Division on Peppers Temptress.

Whittaker also won overall 4^th place on Charlie's Seventh Wonder and overall 7^th place on Peppers Temptress in the Basic Level Junior Division.

"Congratulations to Haley for an impressive showing in this time-honored competition," said Sister Myra Rodgers, CDP, President of Sacred Heart School.

About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private, co-educational Catholic school system, providing educational opportunities for students from preschool through grade 12 for 35 communities throughout the South Shore and Cape Cod. As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School welcomes students to a learning community which is academically challenging, and rooted in the Gospel.  Students develop critical thinking skills, engage in service to those in need, and deepen awareness of global perspectives.

Situated on 100 acres in Kingston, MA, the Sacred Heart campus encompasses an Early Education Center, Elementary School, and Middle- High School. The school offers a strong liberal arts curriculum and cutting-edge technology programs in combination with extensive athletic, arts, and extra-curricular activities to ensure students a well-rounded education.

Founded in 1947, the school has seen many changes since its inception, including the recent construction of a $2 million Science and Innovation Center, upgrades to the Observatory, the addition of a large organic garden, and extensive beautiful athletics fields and facilities.

The campus is in use throughout the year as the site of many sports events. Sacred Heart also offers several vibrant summer programs focusing on academics, leadership skills, and traditional athletic programs. Sacred Heart is also home to Camp Morningstar, a long-standing recreational camp with sailing, swimming, sports, games and field trips.

Sacred Heart is proud of its near 100% college acceptance rate at outstanding schools in the United States and around the Globe.

Sacred Heart is led by President Sister Myra Rodgers, CDP, High School Principal Dr. Michael Gill, Interim Elementary School Principal Shaun Morgan, and Early Childhood Center Principal, Sister Angela Provost, CDP.

Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school is committed to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics.

The Sacred Heart School campus is located at 251-399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For additional information about the school, please visit www.sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511.

PHOTO:  Sacred Heart High School senior Haley Whittaker recently attended the Western Dressage Association® of America World Championship in Oklahoma where she secured several titles in the Junior Division