On December 2, the junior class at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart received their school rings in a traditional ceremony welcoming them into the national and international community of Sacred Heart students.  This year’s ceremony began a new tradition as the event was moved to Cor Unum, Stuart Country Day School’s new performing arts space, for the first time.

 With friends and family looking on, each junior received her ring from a member of the senior class and/or an alumnae relative.  This year many alumnae were in attendance to help commemorate the day for their daughters, sisters, and friends.  Ismini Flouda of Princeton received her ring from close family friend Maria Golfinopoulos Yuelys, of Stuart’s Class of ’86.  Sarah Goodwin of Ewing and Michele Miller of Lawrenceville each received their rings from their mothers, Christine Strong Goodwin ’71 and Lynn Higgins Miller ’76, respectively.  Kate Murdock of Princeton had three times the fun when she received her ring from her mother Debbie Brown Murdock ‘76, and two of her aunts, Kathryn Brown Wyrough ‘78 and Stuart Alumnae Director Beth Brown DeClue ’80.  Emily Joyce of Princeton Junction was surprised to receive her ring from both of her sisters Erin ’99 and Meredith ’02.  Taylor Tully of Princeton and Megan Fitzpatrick of Skillman also received rings from their sisters, Alexandra Tully ’04, a Princeton University student, and Kelly Fitzpatrick ’04, a Cornell University student, respectively. 

 Stuart’s school ring is unique.  It is a crest ring featuring an engraving of a deer, an important symbol for the school since its inception in 1963.  The ring differs from those of other Sacred Heart schools and symbolizes not only the distinctiveness of Stuart, but also the uniqueness of the individual wearing it.