BENEDICTINE ACADEMY TO HOST "NIGHT OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION" FEBRUARY 20 at 7 PM-- An inspired evening showcasing the artistic talents of students, faculty, and community. The public is invited.

ELIZABETH, NJ -- Benedictine Academy, the all-female Catholic college prep high school located in Elizabeth, is celebrating its one hundredth anniversary year with several special events designed to encourage students, parents, alumnae and the community to participate in honoring the Academy’s important milestone. The first event in 2015 is:

• Night of Artistic Expression, an inspired evening showcasing the artistic talents of students, faculty, and community. Wincey Terry-Bryant, an acclaimed performer, music educator and graduate of Benedictine Academy, will serve as the emcee and perform several of her selections from her newest CD. The event at Benedictine Academy’s auditorium will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. An art wall with art which can be purchased will be open to the public at 6:30 p.m. and at intermission. The public is invited to attend this event. Admission is $10 (adults), $5 (students) and $3 (students in advance). Tickets available at the door. Refreshments are complimentary.

Ashley Powell, BA English teacher, is in her third year as the event’s producer. Proceeds from the event will fund publication of In Depth the students’ Literary Arts magazine (moderated by Ms. Powell) in the spring. The theme of this edition will be identity--”Who are we as we hit our centennial year?” With the larger audience anticipated this year, the Literary Arts club members hope to raise enough money to have the magazine printed in color.

Additional Centennial celebration activities are planned for the spring of 2015 with a Grand Finale Gala Dinner and Auction to be held in April. Information and ticket information for all events is available at www.benedictacad.org or Contact: Rosemary Anderson 908-352-0670 Ext.105

Benedictine Academy (BA) was founded by the Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth in 1915 to serve young women in Elizabeth and surrounding communities. A Catholic college preparatory high school, the mission of the Academy is to educate young women to be responsible leaders of the 21st Century. The Academy offers a valuable educational experience to students of the Catholic and various Christian faiths representing the richness and variety of over twenty nationalities and cultures, primarily from Union and Essex Counties. Focusing on academic growth and character formation in the Benedictine tradition, the Academy challenges students to become life-long learners who are intellectually curious, rooted in the Gospel, and committed to justice and integrity. Academic achievement and personal growth are developed in a unique educational family setting. www.benedictacad.org