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A Tribute to Cathy ”La”LaDuke We asked alumnae, friends, and members of the Chatham Hall community to send us their fond memories of La.
Erin McHugh, Faculty Member La’s last surprise birthday party in Willis back in September! Faculty members Martha Griswold, Shep Morrison, Erin McHugh,and Cathy LaDuke.
Christine Leak ’22 I met La almost 11 years ago in 2011. Somewhere in those 11 years, she coined the phrase “Team Leak” because on Family Days my family of six would always travel in a big pack. Whenever she saw us she would say “Team Leak!” Since then, La has been a part of some of my family’s major events. She was my older sister’s Advisor, celebrated two high school graduations with us, and just six months ago attended my oldest sister’s wedding. I am eternally grateful for the memories I do have with La, such as when she handed me my Purple Legacy Gift Bag and said “Welcome to Chatham Hall,” or when she drove me and Amy to Starbucks and then drove us around Danville showing us her favorite places, or my favorite memory when she sized me for my class ring that I had been waiting for for over a decade. What I love most about this memory is that I will always be able to look at my ring and think of her. Top and bottom: Sophie Leak ’23, Christine Leak ’22, Amy Leak ’20, Katherine Leak ’15, Cathy LaDuke
Wynne Overton, Faculty Member This photo was taken March 10, 2020 at the last soccer game before students left on Spring Break and COVID changed everything. Even though we had a tiny inkling of what was ahead, we had a fun and carefree afternoon cheering on the Turtles! Cathy LaDuke, Joan Walden Barnhardt, Bubba Overton, Violet Overton, and Wynne Overton
