Last reunion at Collège du Sacré-coeur for alumni

Collège Sacré-coeur (CSC) announced earlier this winter that the school would be closing its doors permanently at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year due to low enrollment. The institution, which opened 74 years ago, will be holding a final high school reunion on the school’s grounds on Saturday, June 15, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Alumni, former staff, founding members, and administrators are invited to walk around the CSC for the last time in its current state before the building is

sold off by the school’s cooperative. There will then be a special tribute to the school’s staff as well as a farewell cocktail reception.

Instigated by alumni Martine Doyon and Sara Turcotte, the event already has 800 confirmed attendees. “Through its teaching, its mentoring, and its exceptional programs, the CSC instilled in us a strong sense of belonging. After 74 years of wonderful memories, we believe that it’s essential to pay a final tribute to all the members of this great institution,” explained the two organizers in a recent press release.

Supported by the CSC’S staff, the two alumni scoured documents and archives to put together a historical review of the College. Former students will be able to go through the archives of the dance concentration and look through old photos of sports and extra curricular activities. The CSC had a very strong basketball program, and former student-athletes will be honoured through a symbolic ceremony to highlight the various tournament and league banners accumulated over the years.

The CSC was the first all-girls classical college to open in the Eastern Townships and had been facing issues with enrollment for the last few years and had resorted to accepting male students in 2017. However, only 16 level one students - including a meager six boys - applied for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Those who wish to attend the reunion event must purchase a $10 ticket on https://secure.xpayrience.com/retrouvailles_du_csc before May 31. The ticket prices will cover the costs for refreshments, cocktails, and the equipment rental. Any surplus will be given to a youth support organization in the Eastern Townships.

For more information about ticketing, please contact communications officer Caroline Horrell at chorrell@cscoeur.ca or 819-347-7442.