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![Two Woodlands seniors receive National Merit commendation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728493321/woodlandssh/jswtqocfsaxihqzpnep8/NationalMeritCommends.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728493321/woodlandssh/jswtqocfsaxihqzpnep8/NationalMeritCommends.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728493321/woodlandssh/jswtqocfsaxihqzpnep8/NationalMeritCommends.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728493321/woodlandssh/jswtqocfsaxihqzpnep8/NationalMeritCommends.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1728493321/woodlandssh/jswtqocfsaxihqzpnep8/NationalMeritCommends.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1728493321/woodlandssh/jswtqocfsaxihqzpnep8/NationalMeritCommends.jpg","width":2200}])
Two Woodlands seniors receive National Merit commendation
In addition to a recently announced semifinalist, two more Woodlands Academy of the Sacred students have distinguished themselves in the current National Merit Scholarship competition. Avery Drehkoff and Yue Pan have each received a Letter of Commendation from Woodlands and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in recognition of exceptional academic promise.
![Initial 2024-25 Sacred Heart Awards presented]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728068289/woodlandssh/mnofjc5wshfkfhbhshq6/SHAwards_Oct.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728068289/woodlandssh/mnofjc5wshfkfhbhshq6/SHAwards_Oct.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728068289/woodlandssh/mnofjc5wshfkfhbhshq6/SHAwards_Oct.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728068289/woodlandssh/mnofjc5wshfkfhbhshq6/SHAwards_Oct.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1728068289/woodlandssh/mnofjc5wshfkfhbhshq6/SHAwards_Oct.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728068289/woodlandssh/mnofjc5wshfkfhbhshq6/SHAwards_Oct.png","width":1800}])
Initial 2024-25 Sacred Heart Awards presented
Eight Woodlands Academy students and one faculty member received the awards on Oct. 4 for visibly living Sacred Heart Schools’ Goal Three: freshmen Juliette Hopman and Emma O’Brien, sophomores Lucienne Henderson and Elisa McCusker, juniors Sophia Patino and Giselle Vasquez, seniors Sara Bult and Galina Yanishevsky, and physical education teacher Christine Ohlwein.
![Niche gives Woodlands another A+ for educating girls]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727886823/woodlandssh/qq84dr42djorgtnb7bdp/Niche_2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727886823/woodlandssh/qq84dr42djorgtnb7bdp/Niche_2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727886823/woodlandssh/qq84dr42djorgtnb7bdp/Niche_2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727886823/woodlandssh/qq84dr42djorgtnb7bdp/Niche_2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727886823/woodlandssh/qq84dr42djorgtnb7bdp/Niche_2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727886823/woodlandssh/qq84dr42djorgtnb7bdp/Niche_2025.jpg","width":1716}])
Niche gives Woodlands another A+ for educating girls
For the sixth year in a row, Woodlands Academy gets the top grade when it comes to a faith-based education for young women. In other recently released 2025 data by Niche, an independent research company, Woodlands is the #1 Best All-girls High School in Illinois for the eight consecutive year and the best all-girls Catholic high school in Illinois.
![Woodlands Academy holds first Service Day of 2024-25 year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726859372/woodlandssh/plpho53pk96xhg4esrhl/ServiceDay_September_7.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726859372/woodlandssh/plpho53pk96xhg4esrhl/ServiceDay_September_7.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726859372/woodlandssh/plpho53pk96xhg4esrhl/ServiceDay_September_7.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726859372/woodlandssh/plpho53pk96xhg4esrhl/ServiceDay_September_7.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726859372/woodlandssh/plpho53pk96xhg4esrhl/ServiceDay_September_7.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726859372/woodlandssh/plpho53pk96xhg4esrhl/ServiceDay_September_7.jpg","width":2016}])
Woodlands Academy holds first Service Day of 2024-25 year
Community service is emphasized in a Woodlands Academy education. Goal III of all Sacred Heart schools seeks to educate to a social awareness that impels action. With this in mind, Woodlands held the first of its two 2024-25 service days on Sept. 17. Freshmen and juniors lent a helping hand to area service organizations. Sophomores and seniors participated in retreats.
