Sacred Heart's Robert Duquette named MSSADA District D Athletic Director of the Year

KINGSTON, Mass. - Jan. 26, 2018 - PRLog -- Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school in Kingston for students in preschool through grade 12, is delighted to announce that Athletic Director Robert Duquette of Plymouth has been selected as recipient of the District D Athletic Director of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association (MSSADA).

The award is presented annually to an athletic administrator from each of the Association's eight athletic districts who has displayed outstanding leadership and meritorious achievement in interscholastic administration at the local, district and state levels.

Duquette, who received his undergraduate degree in Health and Physical Education from Bridgewater State College (now University) and a Master's in Education from Cambridge College, started his career at Sacred Heart 38 years ago as a grade 7-12 Physical Education teacher; two years later he was named Director of Health and Physical Education in addition to Athletic Director.

Duquette has coached nine different sports during his tenure at Sacred Heart School.  He has served as Chair of the Mayflower Athletic Conference four times and presently sits on the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's state board, representing District D in both golf and swimming.

Duquette will be presented with the Athletic Director of the Year award at the MSSADA Annual Awards Banquet on March 29^th at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis.

"The entire Sacred Heart community is proud of Bob," said Sister Myra Rodgers, CDP, President of Sacred Heart School.  "Congratulations are in order for this most deserving and prestigious honor."

About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private, co-educational Catholic school system, providing educational opportunities for students from preschool through grade 12 for35 communities throughout the South Shore and Cape Cod. As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School welcomes students to a learning community which is academically challenging, and rooted in the Gospel.  Students develop critical thinking skills, engage in service to those in need, and deepen awareness of global perspectives.

Situated on 100 acres in Kingston, MA,the Sacred Heart campus encompasses an Early Education Center, Elementary School, and Middle- High School. The school offers a strong liberal arts curriculum and cutting-edge technology programs in combination with extensive athletic, arts, and extra-curricular activities to ensure students a well-rounded education.

Founded in 1947, the school has seen many changes since its inception, including the recent construction of a $2 million Science and Innovation Center, upgrades to the Observatory, the addition of a large organic garden, and extensive beautiful athletics fields and facilities.

The campus is in use throughout the year as the site of many sports events. Sacred Heart also offers several vibrant summer programs focusing on academics, leadership skills, and traditional athletic programs. Sacred Heart is also home to Camp Morningstar, a long-standing recreational camp with sailing, swimming, sports, games and field trips.

Sacred Heart is proud of its near 100% college acceptance rate at outstanding schools in the United States and around the Globe.

Sacred Heart is led by President Sister Myra Rodgers, CDP, High School Principal Dr. Michael Gill, Interim Elementary School Principal Shaun Morgan, and Early Childhood Center Principal, Sister Angela Provost, CDP.

Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school is committed to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics.

The Sacred Heart School campus is located at 251-399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For additional information about the school, please visit www.sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511.