Sacred Heart High Senior Emily Finn named MIAA Student-Athlete of the Month

KINGSTON, Mass. - Dec. 7, 2018 - PRLog -- Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12, is delighted to announce that Emily Finn of Kingston, Massachusetts has been selected by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) as the recipient of the Student-Athlete of the Month Award for October.

Finn is a member and captain of both the Sacred Heart soccer and softball teams.  As a center midfielder on the soccer team she scored her 100^th career point this past fall season.  On the softball field last spring, Finn enjoyed a perfect fielding percentage while batting .507 with 29 stolen bases.  She is a three-time Mayflower League All-Star for soccer and a two-time softball All-Star.

Academically, Finn is ranked in the top five of the senior class and has a 4.28 GPA, all while taking a full course load of Advanced Placement and Honors classes.  She presently serves as Class Treasurer, is a peer minister, a school ambassador and a member of the National Honor Society.

In addition to excelling in the classroom and on the athletic fields, Finn serves as a Eucharistic Minister at her local parish and volunteers to feed the homeless at Matthew's Kitchen.  Recently, she coordinated a school fundraiser that collected more than $2,000 for breast cancer research.

"Emily consistently proves herself to be a leader in the athletic arena, the classroom and the community," said Sacred Heart High School Principal Dr. Michael Gill.  "The entire Sacred Heart campus congratulates her on this most recent accolade."

The MIAA Student-Athlete of the Month Award is presented on a monthly basis to one male and one female student-athlete who display excellence in the areas of academics, athletics and community service.  Finn will be honored at the MIAA Awards Banquet in the spring.

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, 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.

Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school prides itself in a commitment to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics. The Sacred Heart 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 Emily Finn (center), the MIAA Student-Athlete of the Month for October, on the soccer field