Embracing her talents and sharing her gifts with others

Jessica Toscano, a Garden City resident and sophomore at Sacred Heart Academy, stars as Chip in the school’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Jessica is a service-oriented young women. She volunteers as a counselor for adults and children with special needs at Respite and participates in the annual March for Life in Washington D.C. Jessica is a lector and faith formation teacher for the Parish of St. Agnes. She takes the lead in faith as the workshop leader for Sacred Heart’s Catholic League and regularly assists the Sisters of St. Joseph at Sacred Heart Convent. She says, “I feel that SHA has prepared me to become a leader by enabling me to use my talents and beliefs to help others.” In addition to maintaining an advanced course load that includes AP World History and honors classes on American Literature, Chemistry and Music, Jessica is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team and Italian Club.

Having participated in last year’s production of Oliver as a freshman, Jessica is excited to continue acting on stage in the Sister Virginia Crowley Theatre. She says, “I love the environment I am in - the people around me are great and I can’t wait to show everyone how well we all work together!”

Beauty and the Beast will be at Sacred Heart Academy on:

Friday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Friday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Jessica Toscano ’19 and Emily Hughes ’18 will play the role of the Chip on alternate dates.

For more information, please call 516.483.7383 x0.