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Sacred Heart High School sophomore Kayla Turner takes 1st place in two national Speech Tournaments
Sacred Heart School is a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12.
Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12, proudly announces that high school sophomore Kayla Turner of Middleboro was recently awarded first place in the prestigious Yale University Invitational High School Speech Tournament and this past weekend took home another first place in the Bronx High School of Science Speech Tournament in New York City.
Turner bested a field of nearly 80 competitors from across the country during the competition held on the Yale University campus; her winning performance was in the Oral Interpretation category in which competitors alternate between Poetry and Prose. As a sophomore, Turner stands as one of the youngest students to earn first place.
This past weekend, Turner also took top place at the Bronx High School of Science Speech Tournament in the challenging Program Oral Interpretation category. She also competed in the Poetry category during the illustrious tourney, advancing to the semi-finals.
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“Kayla’s outstanding ability has once again earned her well-deserved triumphs,” said Sister Myra Rodgers, CDP, President of Sacred Heart School. “The entire Sacred Heart community is proud of Kayla and extend congratulations.”
Speech and debate achievement seems to run in the Turner family. Turner’s older brother Kory, now a college freshman, was a top performer throughout his career at Sacred Heart School, garnering multiple championships.
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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 in 35 communities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School strives to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge throughout their lives.
Situated on 100 acres with a present enrollment of 725 students, the Sacred Heart campus encompasses an Early Education Center, Elementary School and 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, a new robotics program at the kindergarten level and a full complement of beautiful athletic fields and facilities.
The campus is in use throughout the year as the site of several vibrant summer programs, including SHIELD (Sacred Heart Interdisciplinary Education Leadership Development), the school’s proprietary summer enrichment program and 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 and pleased to offer its students opportunities to participate in internship programs with regional financial and technological firms.
Sacred Heart is led by President Sister Myra Rodgers, CDP, who holds Masters degrees in Theology and Music. High School Principal Michael Gill holds a doctorate in Education.
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 sophomore Kayla Turner took home a first place trophy at the recent Yale University Invitational High School Speech Tournament; the Middleboro resident went on to take first place in the Bronx High School of Science Speech Tournament in New York City
