Sacred Heart Area School Centennial Celebration, September 2014
The Sacred Heart Area School Centennial celebrations were emjoyed by many from the school’s students, families, current and past staff, alumni, fellow parishioners and community members. Celebrations started with the centennial Mass with Bishop Kettler, which was followed by a reception in the church basement.
The picture below (left) is: Recessional at closing of Mass. From Left to right, all dressed the same: Fr. Lauren Germann (former Sacred Heart Pastor and Sacred Heart Area School Alumus), Fr. Tim Wenzel(former Sacred Heart Pastor) , Fr. Joseph Korf (current Sacred Heart Pastor), Fr. Peter Kirschner(former Sacred Heart Pastor). Behind Priests is Bishop Donald Kettler of the Diocese of St. Cloud. Altar servers (SHAS students): Morgan Becker (front) followed by Mitch Lisson. Musicians are pictured in bottom photo.

Special thanks to Mike Blessing, Nate Mathews , John and Judy Wolak, Janelle Thompson, and Pat Held for bringing beautiful music to the Mass.
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Sisters of Sacred Heart Area School
Principals of Sacred heart Area School

Teachers of Sacred Heart Area School

Mrs. Bernie St. Pierre was also awarded the Centennial Award for a lifetime of giving to Sacred Heart Area School from 1957-present.
The Celebration Continued…
Friday afternoon, students enjoyed a dance in the school gym to celebrate the school’s 100th birthday. Alumni and former staff had an opportunity to visit their old school. Friday evening, Alumni and friends enjoyed a centennial dance/social.
Alumni and friends enjoy dancing and fellowship on Friday evening in the schoool gym.
More Family Fun
Saturday, families were invited to celebrate with bingo, bouncy houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, and great food.
The above photo is of son n’ law, 5 daughters (SHAS Alumni), and 1 grandaughter of alumnus, Lillian M. Jackson. Top left photo is Charlie Noska and Ashlyn Vogel (SHAS students) enjoying pony rides. Top right photo is Lexi and Joey Opelia (SHAS students) enjoying the petting zoo.