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2023-2024 GIVING REPORT - CELEBRATING GENEROSITY

IN THIS 2023-2024 Magazine President Ms. Peggy Slater

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AROUND THE ACADEMY

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REFLECTING ON 175 YEARS

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ATHLETIC ACCOLADES

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CLASS OF 2024

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Principal Dr. Mark Michalski

ALUMNAE 30 ALUMNAE AWARDS

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Assistant Principal Mrs. Meghan Jones

ADVANCEMENT

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AUCTION RECAP

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Director of Finance Mr. Matt Fuhr

HONOR ROLL

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IN MEMORIAM

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Director of Mission Effectiveness Mrs. Joan Mullen Director of Advancement Ms. Allison Oberkirsch The Ursuline Academy Magazine is designed in-house by: Mrs. Leah Renaud Folk ’11 This magazine is published annually for parents, alumnae, parents of alumnae, grandparents and friends of Ursuline Academy.

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We celebrated a major milestone this year - the 175th anniversary of Ursuline Academy education for young women in St. Louis! In 1848, three Ursuline sisters made the long and difficult journey from what was then Austria-Hungary to St. Louis, knowing little of what they would encounter but strongly rooted in their faith and the guidance of St. Angela.

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Our theme for the year, “Together with Confidence and Courage,” reflects the example set by these pioneers of education and models of Serviam. Their courage, I imagine, began with their unquestioning belief that God was calling them to do this special work. I suspect that they also came to depend upon one another along the way, confident that together, they could achieve the goals before them.

Similarly, as our students develop the intellectual capacity and leadership skills to positively impact the world, they are also learning to value the unique gifts of each of the women alongside them on the journey.

“Together with Confidence and Courage” was also meant as an invitation - to all of us - to come together and set course for the next 175 years. What is the vision? Where are we headed?

We are striving for continued growth in all areas. The goal set for enrollment in our strategic plan is 400 and we are likely to achieve it as the Class of 2029 is enrolled. Our ability to attract a growing number of families is a testament to the quality of an Ursuline education; the partnership between parents, faculty and staff; a high level of support from alumnae and the desire of our students to make the most of the opportunities before them.

Governance & Board of Trustees Governance Ursuline Sisters of the Central Province The Ursuline Sisters, as represented by the Provincial Team of the Central Province, serve as Sponsor and Corporate Member, and hold ultimate responsibility for the governance of Ursuline Academy.

Board of Trustees 2023-2024 Tonia Burke Kelly Dulle Sheila Effan ’95 Chris Frein Michelle Miller Goodwin ’09 Cara Wigmore Graff ’11 Diane Krapf Grimsley ’88 Tony Kennedy Tom Kraus

Merry Kweiter ’89 Chris Lawhorn Tim Leon Sr. Chabanel Mathison, OSU Mark Michalski, PhD Karen Mortillaro Tony Nowak Peggy Slater Deb Tallo

This year we saw growth in the number of donors in several categories and in our scholarship endowment, along with increased participation of parents and alumnae throughout the year. This tells us that Ursuline Academy is headed in a positive direction and positioned to fulfill its mission for many years to come.

The pages of this report are filled with stories of accomplishments made possible by your support. Today’s Bears and the generations who came before them should be very proud of their Ursuline.

With gratitude,

Peggy Slater President

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OUR THEME FOR THIS YEAR, “TOGETHER WITH CONFIDENCE AND COURAGE,” INSPIRES OUR PATH MOVING FORWARD - CONFIDENT IN OUR PURPOSE - SUMMONING THE COURAGE TO DO WHAT’S NEW AND SOMETIMES CHALLENGING AND DOING IT THE WAY WE DO IT BEST, TOGETHER AS A VIBRANT URSULINE COMMUNITY.

THE 175th SCHOOL YEAR 1.) The history of Ursuline Academy has been woven over the years by countless students, memories, impactful teachers, time-honored traditions, historical moments and more. At the core of the history and mission of Ursuline has been an individualized approach to education, respecting the uniqueness of each student, and preparing the young women who step through the doors to confidently live and lead in a diverse world. This milestone school year began with one of the beloved traditions Community Day- setting the tone for a truly memorable anniversary year.

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2.) Once they had gathered

together, the Ursuline Class of 2024 charged to the front circle drive to welcome the underclassmen to Community Day. The seniors energy was not only contagious, but also a great example of what it means to be a part of the Ursuline community.

3.) Julie Hammer Boresi ’90

and Meredith ’23 dropped off Reagan ’27 for her first official day as a UA Bear! We are always grateful to be able to celebrate our Ursuline legacy through family connections like these!

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Members of the senior class gathered around the St. Angela statue to cheer, sing, snap photos and officially kick off their last year at Ursuline Academy.

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CELEBRATING 175 YEARS A REFLECTION BY JOSEPH MASTER, ENGLISH TEACHER

In 1998, as I completed my tenth teaching year at Ursuline, I was honored and humbled to have written a 150th anniversary history of Ursuline Academy in St. Louis, adding to a “tapestry of faith, of service, and of education, begun in previous anniversary texts.”

This retrospective revisited the beginning days of the Ursulines in St. Louis in 1848 as four valiant women traveled from what was then Austria-Hungary to set up a school to educate German youth in what was then a growing city of approximately 62,000 inhabitants, many of them immigrants, The history chronicled many rich and exciting threads in a tapestry woven by an unwavering commitment to leadership, innovation, service, and faith–all 6

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which continue to be hallmarks of an Ursuline education today.

Now, entering my 36th year at Ursuline, I have witnessed the continued growth and development of our school in ways I could not have imagined back in 1998. Since then we have added two new buildings to our campus, O’Hara Hall and Hartnett Hall; we have embraced the opportunities and challenges that technology has brought to our community; we have expanded educational offerings to meet the ever-changing demands of a world that spins, seemingly, more quickly than ever.

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Our current course catalog boasts the creation of an Innovation Lab, an eSports room, new courses in areas as diverse as yoga , engineering, fashion design, coding and robotics among many others. We have connected, hosted, and traveled to Ursuline schools in England, Brazil, Japan, Australia, Thailand, South Africa, and France and have continued to witness the Ursuline charism and commitment to education and service that is our mandate as global citizens.

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I have also witnessed, humbly and in awe, the Ursuline spirit come alive in my three daughters, all of whom attended Ursuline and graduated since my 1998 history. As different as they all were in terms of academic interests and talents when they entered Ursuline, they have each grown into smart, capable and strong women who are leaders in their communities because of Ursuline Academy. Today they work to house the unhoused, to educate people who are economically disadvantaged, grow their own food and improve their neighborhoods, to minister to the sick and dying. This spirit of Serviam which–truly more than a motto but a vibrant lived value–is the thread that continues to bind and strengthen and grow this tapestry that is Ursuline Academy.

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1.) During Mass at the 175th Anniversary celebration, the Ursuline Sisters bestowed a blessing over all those in attendance and for the future of Ursuline. 2.) Jessica Pfile Mahan ’03 sports a sweatshirt that reads, “real girls wear plaid,” while attending the 175th/her class reunion. 3.) Sisters Merry Kweiter ’89 and Linda Kweiter Fehrmann ’91 take a photo together at Ursuline’s evening celebration. 4.) To kick off Ursuline’s 175th school year, we hosted a night at the Muny to see “Sister Act” and the evening was a huge success! Attendees had the opportunity to get a backstage tour and enjoy each other’s company sharing in our UA sisterhood. 5.) Our celebration on Oct. 7, 2023 proved to be a memorable gathering of alumnae, families and friends highlighting the incredible legacy of Ursuline Academy in St. Louis.

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6.) In the fall we

commemorated Ursuline’s Founder’s Day and the 175th Anniversary. We celebrated the day with an all-school Mass, then had some fun with music, the Bubble Bus, cake and more!

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Mass in honor of the 175 Anniversary, all students and coworkers received a special pin recognizing the occasion. After they were distributed, the Ursuline school community received a special blessing from the Ursuline Sisters.

8.) On the Feast of St.

Ursula we celebrated alumnae moms with current daughters at the Academy, honoring this 175th school year and beginning a new tradition for legacy families. It was a lovely way to celebrate our history and bless our future!

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9.) Thanks to the generosity

of our Fund-A-Need donors at the spring’s 2023 UA Soirée Auction, Campus Ministry, Counseling, and the Library were all updated with new carpeting, furniture and technology. These updates made our students feel right back at home at the start of the school year, and they have loved being able to utilize these spaces to their fullest potential.

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10.) “Anything but a

backpack” day was one for the books! A fun day sponsored by the House Captains, the hallways were filled with laundry baskets, to coolers, and everything in between!

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introduced to our 4-legged coworker - Patti! Patti is a wolfoodle who spends one day a week at UA as a campus companion. As a Duo Dog, she completed an 18-week training program to become certified as a Touch Therapy dog over the summer. She is already doing so much for our students, from helping them to tackle their stress to being a friendly resource for smiles and comfort. She has been a great addition to our Ursuline community!

12.) Each Christmas season

our students fill white bags that they decorate with toys, treats, and games for the children of the St. Louis City/ County area for Metro Vision Ministries. We are so blessed to be a part of their mission and serve them in this way each year.

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13.) The annual Winter

Dance Recital was filled with dazzling performances and holiday cheer! We even had a special guest come via sleigh to be a part of the show. Bravo to all our performers on a spectacular evening!

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received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Model of Justice Award. This award is annually awarded to students who are committed to serving humanity in the broader community.

15.) Olivia Whitlock ‘24

received the Archbishop John L. May Service Award at a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Rozanski.

This award is presented annually to one senior from each Catholic high school who shows outstanding leadership, community service, and volunteer achievement.

16.) During S.P.L.A.S.H.

Week, we collected items to support four St. Louis non-profit organizations.

Students, coworkers, parents and alumnae collected nearly 3,000 items of food for donation to these amazing organizations: St. Vincent de Paul Parish Food Pantry, St. Anthony of Padua Food Pantry, the Pineapple Head Food Foundation (established by Claire Corley ‘27) and the St. Josephine Bahkita Food Pantries.

17.) The digital art and

illustration class has been exploring different digital media and art processes in utilizing the completed Innovation Lab.

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competed in the St. Louis Regional competition, resulting in a 10th ranking during alliance selection, and were then moved up to be an alliance captain, the 2nd time in the team’s history! Following that, they ended up placing 5th in the playoffs!

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Holy Week, Deacon Tim Michaelree’s sophomore Scriptures class held a Seder Meal, the traditional Passover meal that includes reading, telling stories, eating special foods and drinks, singing, and other Passover traditions. It was a great celebration with many family members in attendance as well.

20.) Félicitations,

gratulationes, ¡Felicidades! and congratulations to the 41 students who were inducted into our French, Latin, and Spanish Honor Societies for all their hard work and commitment to studying a second language.

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21.) A snapshot of students

and coworkers on Spring Break in New Orleans! They had a busy week priming, painting, taping, and putting together kitchen cupboards while serving alongside SBP (formerly the St. Bernard Project), an organization that works to rebuild homes affected by hurricanes.

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22.) For the second time

in less than ten years, UA students were able to gather on our front campus for a special viewing of a solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. Though not in the path of totality this time, Ursuline Academy St. Louis experienced a 98% eclipsed sun that began around 12:45 p.m. and reached 98% around 2:00 p.m.

23.) Over 40 students were a part of our Spring Music Concert. It was a beautiful showcase composed of students in all grade levels and various instrumental and vocal arrangements.

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supercali-truly awesomeexpialidocious cast and crew of Mary Poppins on an incredible Spring production.

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25.) Students in

Entrepreneurship Class presented their product ideas in a Shark Tank-esque forum for their final projects.

Students complied market research to both create and present their products with the hope of attracting the support of coworker “investors.” The class introduced students to the basics of starting a business, including identifying business opportunities, creating a business plan, finance, and the stages of business growth.

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row House Coraggio wins the House Crown. It was a tight race, coming down to mere points numerous times throughout the year, but ultimately we love to see each house show up, share their spirit, and support their fellow Bears all year long.

27.) Tessa Kathriner ’24 was

featured in the Regional High School Student Show hosted by the Foundry Art Centre. Tessa was awarded “Best in Show” for her mixed media painting “Push it Under the Bed”.

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placed third in the Kirkwood Human Rights Commission Essay Contest! This year’s essay topic was “What is the most important human rights issue currently and why?” Brooke’s essay was titled “Understanding the Harsh Realities of Poverty in America.”

29.) In an incredible

showcasing of academic excellence and rigor, the Class of 2024 had a four-way tie for Valedictorian, with our Salutatorian close behind.

From left to right: Emma Hingle (V) Kaitlyn Thole (V) Catherine Teng (S) Alayna Quigley (V) Suzie Hanley (V)

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1.) The UA Tennis Team

took 3rd in State, with some individual call outs: Singles: Emmie Kinder ’263rd, Meredith Goff ’26-8th, Doubles: Alayna Quigley ’24/ Susie Hanley ’24-7th.

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Field Hockey Bears who headed to the Elite Eight for the second consecutive year. With a great season, the Bears were also the Gateway Classic Pool, where they went 3-0 with 6 goals by 4 different goal scorers!

3.) During the first round of

District Play, Kaitlyn Thole ’24 pitched a perfect game. She then went on to throw her 100th strike out, setting a new school record.

Finally, she along with a number of her teammates, made the First Team of the Girls Independent School League (GISL) Softball AllConference.

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Congratulations to Ellie Tiburzi ’27 for her 10th place finish at state competition!

Ellie is the first state Cross Country medalist in Ursuline’s history. She even broke her own record that had already broken the school record that she set earlier in the season.

Throughout her season, Ellie also finished 4th in the district meet and 3rd in the first-ever GISL Conference Meet.

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5.) The UA volleyball team

took home 2nd place in the MSHSAA Class 3 State Tournament! They took on Blair Oaks in the final match resulting in a close 2-3 set loss. Incredibly proud of this team and their season!

6.) Mason Hembree ’27 was

selected to the 14u USA Softball National Team Top Performer Group. She was 1 of 20, 14u catchers nationally that qualified for the USA National Team Selection Event.

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State Champion Cheer Team!

The team competed in Cape Girardeau for the Missouri Cheerleadering Coaches Association competition and brought home the Class 3 Small Group Title.

8.) Congratulations to UA’s

student-athletes, who signed commitment letters to play collegiately! We are looking forward to seeing where these next steps take them in their athletic careers.

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school record after school record in the pool. She has broken and now holds the following records: Backstroke - 59.87 Breaststroke - 1:11.59 Butterfly - 1:00.48 200 IM - 2:13.37 50Free - 25.02 Kennedy’s freshman season culminated in competing and placing 10th at the state level in the individual event 100 fly and 100 back!

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team placed 2nd at the State Championship. The team also earned the following placements: Div 2 Lyrical Div 2 Pom Div 2 Overall 1st place - sophomore Solo - Ella Roberts ’26 + 10 academic awards for maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher.

11.) Congratulations to JV3

Racquetball team who won the state championship! Also way to go to Kaitlyn Thole ’24, who won 1st place in the JV3 Bracket of the Winter Rollout.

12.) A historic season for

Basketball. With a buzzerbeater, the Bears advanced to the state quarterfinal for the first time in school history! They played hard and showcased great teamwork cultivated throughout the season. Proud of the Class 4 Sectional Champs!

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THE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

The evening of May 4, 2024, marked a historic moment for Ursuline Academy Athletics with the launch of the first-ever Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. Five outstanding individuals and one historic team became our inaugural Class of 2024 inductees into the Ursuline Academy Athletic Hall of Fame, surrounded by family, friends, and members of the Ursuline community. It was a mission-inspiring evening that recognized and celebrated these athletes who have left an indelible mark on our athletic community and are strong, competent contributors to their world.

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both on and off the field, and its lasting impact on them. With every reflection, the resounding theme was the importance of athletics in their life and how grateful they were to be a Bear.

This special evening brought together generations of Bears to recognize the incredible impact sports have had on our community.

Each inductee’s story not only highlighted their personal accomplishments but also underscored the core values of dedication, perseverance, and excellence that define Ursuline Academy.

The Hall of Fame ceremony was a testament to our commitment to celebrating and preserving the legacy of Ursuline Athletics. It will serve as a reminder of the tradition of excellence that continues to inspire current and future student-athletes.

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THE CLASS OF 2024 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Sister Irene Regina Hoernschemeyer ’79 | A trailblazer in sports and a devout servant of her community, Sister Irene Regina’s athletic journey began in St. Louis during the transformative era of Title IX. She played basketball and earned a scholarship to St. Mary’s University. Later, her spiritual journey led her to the Daughters of St. Paul, committing herself to evangelization and service. With a Master’s in Biblical Theology and talent in photography, she brings faith and creativity to her mission. Her work in Miami has been a beacon of hope and compassion.

Jen Myers Ramsey ’88 | Known for her groundbreaking 1,000-point career in Ursuline basketball, Jen set scoring records and earned accolades across sports, also lettering in volleyball and softball. She continued to excel at St. Louis University, where she played both volleyball and basketball, earning NCAA Woman of the Year for SLU in 1992. Her legacy of resilience and skill is an inspiration to young athletes.

Lori Lange Brandhorst ’97 | Lori’s high school sports career was marked by leadership and versatility across volleyball, basketball, track, and soccer. She graduated with a 4.4 GPA, later played Division 1 volleyball at Southeast Missouri State University on a scholarship, and went on to coach at Ursuline and beyond. Lori’s dedication to excellence in both athletics and academics continues to inspire.

Julia Bradenberg ’06 | A soccer standout, Julia’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Despite ACL injuries, she excelled, becoming Missouri’s Offensive Player of the Year twice and earning several regional and national honors. At Saint Louis University, she solidified her legacy with multiple awards, becoming an influential player and an inspiration for perseverance in the face of challenges.

Hannah Weisbrod ’13 | Hannah’s Ursuline basketball career began with a memorable freshman season, leading her to become the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,295 points. She achieved remarkable milestones, including recognition as STL Post-Dispatch Athlete of the Week and holding records in points, assists, and steals.

Beyond basketball, she excelled in lacrosse at Ursuline and Rockhurst University, setting records and leaving a lasting impact.

2003 State Champion Lacrosse Team | The 2003 team marked a historic achievement for Ursuline as the first team to win a state championship. Their teamwork and dedication inspired a new standard for athletic excellence at Ursuline, showcasing the power of unity and resilience. Coached by Judy Anderson and Assistant Coach Steve Dybus, this team set a high bar for future Ursuline athletes.

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scored her 100th goal in her lacrosse career during the MSLA Tournament against Nerinx.

14.) Ellie Tiburzi ’27 (800M)

and Niamh Bryowsky ’26 (400M) both qualified and represented UA in the State Track and Field competition, during which they both ran PRs.

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traveled to Wilmington, DE to compete in our annual Sister Schools tournament.

The Bears from Dedham, Massachusetts, the Koalas from New Rochelle, New York, the Raiders from Wilmington, Delaware, and St. Louis Bears met up to play together and build upon our shared sisterhood.

16.) In the Spring semester two senior athletes signed commitment letters to play collegiately! Join us in congratulating from left to right: Grace Rose, Track and Field, Webster University Mikayla Ziemanski, Volleyball, Culver Stockton We are looking forward to seeing where these next steps take them in their athletic careers!

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STUNT team had another fantastic season. The team went 5-0 in just their 3rd year of competing, leading to an undefeated season.

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2024 school year was filled with numerous opportunities for UA Spirit to show up and cheer our Bears on to victory. It is always great to see the stands full of spirited students cheering on their classmates.

20.) The Class of 2024 Senior Athletes Composite. Nearly 60% of this class were fouryear athletes, playing the same sport for all four years at Ursuline.

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THE URSULINE CLASS OF 2028

The 2023-2024 admissions season was an exciting one for Ursuline Academy, culminating in an enthusiastic class of nearly 100 new Ursuline Bears!

"Letter Day" was truly a celebration for each girl! Our newest Bears were greeted at home with a celebration package, complete with a red confetti cannon and special Ursuline class sweatshirt.

Each student and her family received a personalized video from Director of Admissions, Heidi Krieger ’12, welcoming them to the Ursuline family.

That evening, UA hosted it’s official Celebration Day during which the incoming class was able to gather together, do some Bear Den shopping, and take photos with Ursa Bear. It was a wonderful start of their UA journeys.

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IN GRATITUDE TO OUR RETIREES Mrs. Nikki Morton Weston ’98 | 16 Years

At the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year, we honored members of our coworker community who completed their educational careers with us.

Ursuline Academy’s Campus Minister for the past 16 years, Mrs. Weston’s impact on the school community is immeasurable. By creating a safe and comforting space in Campus Ministry, to leading retreats, service trips, and more, she lived the mission of the Academy in everything that she did.

Ursuline's team of coworkers exhibit amazing passion and care that shines through in everything that they do. Building meaningful connections with their students by honoring each one's unique gifts, they meet their students exactly where they are and create a personalized educational, social and spiritual path for them to take.

The impact they have made on the lives of countless students and greater Ursuline community is an example of living the teachings of St. Angela.

Mrs. Michelle King | 9 Years Mrs. King was a dedicated mathematics teacher, serving as department chair and moderator for Ursuline’s chapter of Mu Alpha Theta. Not only did she make learning fun, but she always brought a great spirit to all things UA.

Their roles have spanned classrooms, a variety of subjects, performances, and games, serving as coaches, retreat leaders, homeroom teachers, and so much more. We extend our thanks to both of them, for all they've done to enrich the lives of so many young women.

We are immensely grateful for their dedication and service to the Ursuline mission. We wish them all the best on their next chapters.

Previous Ursuline Academy faculty and staff returning to campus to celebrate the 175th Anniversary on October 7, 2023. Throughout the history of the Academy a number of influential coworkers have dedicated years to serving their students and the community.

Having them, along with so many others, continue to stay involved with Ursuline is a testament to their belief in the school’s mission. From left to right, Kris Pelizzaro, Val Elking, Cathy Deutsch, Chris Guthrie, Katy Pawlowicz and Zoann Owen

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE COWORKERS WHO CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARIES THIS YEAR 5 Years Elizabeth Doyle Molly Goellner 10 Years Lisa Payne Lauren Hoffman

15 Years Meghan Jones Kristen Jensen 30 Years Jen Brooks

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REMEMBERING JUNE GREER

REMEMBERING JUNE GREER IN GRATITUDE FOR 34 YEARS OF SERVICE TO URSULINE.

On March 7, 2024, the Ursuline community lost June Greer, a beloved coach, teacher and friend.

Born in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, June was a beacon of dedication, love, and excellence throughout her life.

Dedicating 34 remarkable years to teaching and coaching at Ursuline Academy, she touched the lives of countless young women, empowering them to reach their fullest potential. Her passion for sports, especially volleyball, was unmatched, leaving a legacy of strength, teamwork, and perseverance.

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deep faith have left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Her contributions to our community, love for golf, unwavering support for her family and faith in the face of adversity are inspirations to us all.

June is now at peace, leaving us with memories that will forever inspire and comfort us. Please join us as we bid farewell to a truly remarkable soul whose light will continue to shine in the hearts of those she touched.

THE JUNE GREER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

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“PLAYING VOLLEYBALL FOR COACH FOR 4 YEARS AT URSULINE ARE SOME OF MY BEST MEMORIES OF HIGH SCHOOL. SHE WAS AN INSPIRATION AND ONE I COULD TURN TO FOR ADVICE. I AM THANKFUL TO HAVE HAD HER AS A COACH AND TEACHER. - CHRISTINE SCHINDLER WALLWEBER UA CLASS OF 1996

In remembrance of June’s spirited battle and her compassionate heart, Ursuline Academy was honored to announce that June’s legacy will live on through the establishment of the June Greer Endowed Scholarship.

This generous gift, made in memory of June by the Greer Family, will be used to benefit future students at Ursuline Academy, and began benefiting students in the 2024-2025 school year.

If you would like to honor June with a gift to this fund, scan the QR Code. By doing so, you will help to keep June’s spirit alive on campus for the many Bears to come.

Scan this QR Code with your Smartphone to make a gift to the June Greer Endowed Scholarship Fund.

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T H E U R S U L I N E A C A D E MY C L A S S O F 2 0 2 4

THE CLASS OF 2024

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IT WAS ONLY A SHORT WHILE AGO, WHEN WE STEPPED THROUGH YOUR DOORS FOR THE FIRST TIME...YET LIKE THE GEESE ON THE POND THAT FLY AWAY IN THE FALL, WE HAVE TO GO, BUT WE'LL NEVER SAY GOODBYE. YOUR SPIRIT'S A PART OF OUR LIVES, A HAPPY FEELING IN OUR HEARTS PLEASE NEVER LEAVE US..."

NEVER SAY GOODBYE The Class of 2024, Ursuline Academy’s 175th Class, took part in a beautiful commencement on the front steps of Merici Hall. Together with confidence and courage, this class entered high school during a global pandemic when many of us were feeling uncertain and anxious. With each passing year, they grew closer, stepping up as leaders of the school, pushing the status quo, and always finding ways to celebrate each other’s uniqueness. The Class of 2024 forged their own path along the hallways of Ursuline Academy, a path that will surely shape the legacy of UA for the next 175 years.

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Suzie Hanley Valedictorian

Catherine Teng Salutatorian

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Emma Hingle Valedictorian

Charlotte Weinhardt CLC Award

BRIGHT FLIGHT

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Alayna Quigley Valedictorian

Grace Hoy

SHARPE Award

Kaitlyn Thole Valedictorian

Grace Rose

Spirit of St. Ursula

COLLEGES ATTENDED

BY THE CLASS OF 2024 Arizona State University-Tempe Bradley University Butler University Culver-Stockton College DePaul University Florida Gulf Coast Indiana University Bloomington Kansas City Art Institute Kansas State University Lindenwood University Louisiana State University Loyola University Chicago Maryville University Miami University Oxford Minnesota State University Mankato Missouri State University Missouri University of Science and Technology Murray State University Saint Louis University Southeast Missouri State University Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Spring Hill College University of Arkansas University of Dayton University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Mississippi University of Missouri Columbia University of Notre Dame Webster University Western Kentucky University Xavier University

$9,815,900 FOUR YEAR TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED BY THE CLASS OF 2024

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A R O U N D T H E A C A D E MY

CAREER DAY

VALUABLE CONNECTIONS

SHARING VALUABLE CONNECTIONS WITH OUR UA STUDENTS

On Friday, April 12, 2024, the Ursuline Alumnae Association was thrilled to welcome 70+ alumnae onto campus for our biannual student career day.

Kelly Suntrup Stumpe ’12 and Lizz Suntrup St. John ’13, a.k.a. The Car Mom, began the day as our keynote speakers.

Together they spoke about how their Ursuline education followed them throughout their careers and how it continues to influence their leadership and personal mission still to this day.

After the keynote session, each of our students attended two different panel sessions led by alumnae professionals in similar fields. This allowed students the opportunity to

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hear about several possible career paths within the same field of interest.

This opportunity to engage with alumnae is presented to our students biannually so that every student can participate in two opportunities for career exploration throughout their four years. Additionally, students explore careers through meetings with their counselor, class and school presentations, as well as for making valuable connections through our alumnae network.

C A R E E R D AY

“The resources/opportunities I had available to me at Ursuline had a direct impact on my college and career path. I love that I can support those same opportunities now as an alumna and participate in Career Day.” – Elizabeth Trn ’19 Structural Dynamics Engineer at Boeing The five topics/sessions with the highest student interest were: Healthcare, Business, Nursing, Marketing and Law Careers. During each session, our panel of alumnae discussed their unique career paths and then had an open discussion together about the similarities and differences amongst the group. Students were also encouraged to ask questions, often influencing the flow of conversation and allowing for enriching dialogue that got to the heart of career exploration.

“I spoke in the Health Care section as part of my company, Martha’s Hands Home Care Services. I showed the students how we provide entry-level caregiver experiences combined with Shadow Day opportunities for post-high school students.

These experiences can either enhance and launch their healthcare career or provide some perspective that healthcare may not be the career for them. Love connecting with the next generation of women leaders!”

– Denis Hedrick Huber ’87 Co-Founder/Co-Owner: Martha’s Hands Home Care Services The day was a great success, resulting in feedback from students that they learned something new about career paths that they previously weren’t considering. Alumnae were also invited to take part in a networking happy hour after the student event, to continue to foster the valuable connections made during the sessions and contribute to each participant’s professional network.

We are so grateful to our alumnae, the Counseling Department and the Alumnae Association for investing in our student’s futures.

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URSULINE CLASS REUNIONS

UA CLASS REUNIONS

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URSULINE, DEAR OLD URSULINE, WE PLEDGE OUR ENDLESS LOVE TODAY. URSULINE, DEAR OLD URSULINE, THOUGH LIFE MAY LEAD US FAR AWAY.

FOREVER URSULINE While the weekend of October 7, 2023 was a communitywide celebration of Ursuline’s 175th Anniversary, it was also a lively celebration of class reunions. We toasted and cheered to our history and future, from special shared memories, to all the exciting things planned for the future of UA. Nearly 300 alumnae from the classes of '63, '68, '73, '78, '83, '88, '93, '98, '03, '08, '13, and '18, plus alumnae from various other classes all took part in a weekend full of good times and honoring a legacy formed over the last 175 years.

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO CELEBRATING CLASSES ENDING IN 5'S AND 0'S IN 2025!

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1.) Sally Maguire ’76 shared a toast to UA and to the 175th celebration at the Toast for Tradition Luncheon.

2.) Members of the Class of 1983 celebrating their 40th reunion at UA’s evening celebration.

3.) A few members of the

class of 1993 celebrating their reunion and Ursuline’s 175th Anniversary! Campus was lit up with spirits and fun!

4.) Kathleen Meara ’60

getting pinned by a classmate at the Toast for Tradition Luncheon.

Alumnae also received special pins celebrating the anniversary.

5.) Members of the

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6.) Members of the class of 1973, celebrating their 50th reunion while attending the “Golden Girls” Toast for Tradition Luncheon.

7.) Sisters Megan ’08 and

Colleen ’18 Flynn got to celebrate their reunions and shared Ursuline sisterhood.

8.) Classmates from

the Class of 2018 commemorating their 5th reunion with some photo booth fun!

9.) Members of the Class of 2008 celebrating their 15th reunion.

10.) The Class of 2013

celebrating their 10th reunion together off campus.

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11.) Members of the Class

of 2003 celebrating their 20th reunion at the evening celebration.

12.) A few members of the

Class of 1998 snapping a photo together at their 25th reunion.

13.) Members of the Class

of 1968 celebrating their 55th reunion take a group photo at the "Golden Girls" Luncheon.

14.) Members of the Class of 1963, celebrating their 60th reunion.

15.) Classmates from the

class of 1988 snapped a photo together before heading to their 35th reunion celebration.

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16.) Members of the Class of 1993 celebrating their 30th reunion.

17.) Elaine McManemin

Burrus of the Class of 1953 celebrating her 70th reunion.

18.) Members of the Class of 2018 celebrating their reunion at UA’s evening happy hour.

19.) While Karen Santen ’78

celebrated her 45th class reunion, she got to celebrate UA along with her sisters Kathy Santen ’76, Karol Santen Goad ’80 and Kim Santen Blackford ’85.

20.) Members of the Class of 2008 commemorating their 15th reunion with a photo!

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NOTEWORTHY ALUMNAE

ALUMNAE AWARDS

Each year two awards are given to outstanding Ursuline Academy St. Louis Alumnae.

The Distinguished Alumna Award: Presented to an alumna who exemplifies in her public and private life the Christian ideals and standards of Ursuline, for distinguished service in her profession or to her community or to Ursuline Academy.

The Young Alumna Serviam Award: This annual award honors an outstanding alumna who, through her service, leadership and achievement, embodies the Serviam spirit of an Ursuline Academy education.

Denise Hedrick Huber ’87 Distinguished Alumna 2024 Award Recipient

Madelyn Giegling ’16 Young Alumna Serviam 2024 Award Recipient

Denise’s dedication to service began with caring for her brother who had spina bifida.

This experience and the Ursuline charism solidified her calling to serve others. Denise, along with her mother and other family members co-founded Martha’s Hands Home Care Services in 1997, now a leading home care service organization focused on providing professional compassionate care. Denise develops training programs and caregiver recognition events, resulting in a turnover rate of less than half the national average. Denise is active in many industry and faith-based organizations and her family is involved in their parish and Catholic organizations. Through her work and personal life, Denise has consistently embodied the spirit of “Serviam.”

Madelyn Giegling is a pediatric hematology/ oncology nurse who has dedicated her life to helping children battling cancer. Inspired by the care she received as a childhood cancer patient, Madelyn has selflessly and tirelessly served others under her care. Her commitment extends beyond her patients’ medical needs, as she uplifts their spirits through thoughtful gestures and tireless support for their families. Madelyn’s passion for service embodies the Ursuline motto of “Serviam” and her unwavering dedication and genuine empathy make her an inspiration to everyone she crosses paths with.

Do you know an outstanding alumna? Someone who lives out the Ursuline values of service, courtesy, loyalty and courage, by attitude and action? Nominate her for an Ursuline Alumnae Award!

Suggest an alumna, fill out a nomination form or find out more about the awards and past recipients by scanning the QR Code or visiting our website at: www.ursulinestl.org/alumnae-awards/

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NOTEWORTHY ALUMNAE

CELEBRATING

GENEROSITY Clare Ann Maguire Wick Ursuline Class of 1969

“As a youngster I grew up in Oakland near Ursuline Academy. In the summer we played softball on the fields and in the winter, we ice skated on the pond. The girls who attended Ursuline and the nuns were always nice to us. My aunt, Mildred Maguire Dollinger, graduated from Ursuline in the 1930’s.

With that connection, the convenient location, and my parents’ emphasis on the importance and value of a good education, it was a natural fit for me to join the Ursuline Class of 1969. My sisters, Julie Maguire Jackson (1972), Sally Maguire (1976) and my niece Amanda Jackson Winslow (2005) also graduated from Ursuline.

The experience I had at Ursuline Academy gave me confidence and helped further develop my leadership skills. The academic program prepared me for college, and I graduated a semester early.

The quality education I received at Ursuline was a key factor in my professional career first as a teacher and then as an administrator.

This culminated in leading Pond Elementary School to two National Blue Ribbon School and three Missouri Gold Star School awards.

In 1988 I married Russ Wick, an architect and project manager. He too was from a working-class family who valued education. Shortly thereafter we began making annual contributions to UA. We believe in the value of a well-rounded education, both academically and socially. We participated in events such as Fall Festival, Trivia Nights, Golf Tournaments and donated to capital campaigns, alumnae giving, contributed to special projects and planned giving.

I regularly visit the campus, making a point to speak with the students, and I can see that girls who attend Ursuline receive a strong education both in liberal arts and STEM. They are taught values needed in today’s world. There are numerous opportunities, in all areas, to find their passion and develop leadership traits.

This well- rounded education fosters personal, social and spiritual growth. From firsthand experience I see all the students, and especially those in the work study program, develop social skills that are sometimes forgotten in contemporary society.

In 2023, as we looked to the future, Russ and I, along with my sisters Julie and Sally, established the Maguire Wick Jackson Family Endowed Scholarship at Ursuline. We are committed to make annual contributions to this fund to support teenagers seeking to attend Ursuline Academy. We want to ensure that more deserving young women have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of an Ursuline education.

We hope that other alumnae will be encouraged to support the work and spirit of Ursuline Academy for years to come.”

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Top: Russ & Clare Ann. Bottom: Sally Maguire ’76, Clare Ann ’69 & Julie Maguire Jackson ’72.

JOIN CLARE TODAY, AND MAKE A GIFT TO UA! SCAN THE QR CODE WITH YOUR SMART PHONE FOR MORE DETAILS:

NOTEWORTHY ALUMNAE

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Ursuline has had a massive impact on my life because not only has it helped me branch out and meet some of the nicest people, but it has also been a nurturer towards my spiritual exploration and journey.

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U R S U L I N E A C A D E MY PLANNED GIVING The Heritage Society The Heritage Society recognizes those who have included Ursuline Academy in their long-term philanthropic planning. Planned gifts enable them to leave a lasting legacy while supporting the school’s mission and accommodating their personal, financial, estate planning, and philanthropic goals. We truly appreciate The Heritage Society members’ foresight and thoughtful preparation for supporting Ursuline beyond their lifetime.

Anonymous Judy Anderson Kay Karleskint Blumenkamp ’56 John & Mary Ann Truesdale Capellupo ’54 Gregory & Donna Bokamper Casalone ’74 John & Mary Scherrer Dornhoffer ’80 Jack Federhofer & Mary Laughlin Federhofer ’62 Thelma Hartnett Kathleen Wilmes Herring ’69 Challen Cody Koch ’49 Patricia Lallinger ’71 Barbara Reiner Lane ’57 Cheryl Linebaugh ’63 Carol Smith Link ’80 Sarah Topping McElroy ’74 Edwin & Maggie Egan Mills ’68 Marie Boedges Minneman ’43 Thomas & Martha Meredith Monahan ’62 Gene Morgenthaler Sandi Pautler ’69 Jim & Terri Rogan Helen Georgopoulos Ruesch ’51 James & Jane Reckamp Springgate ’49 Maureen Walsh ’73 Hildegarde Wardle Russell & Clare Ann Maguire Wick ’69 Ruth Ellen Wieder ’43 Kathleen Bundschuh Winkler ’81

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THE IMPACT OF

GENEROSITY Philanthropy is part of our history as the generosity of alumnae, parents, grandparents and friends provides the foundation on which the Academy operates today. Gifts of all sizes make an immediate impact. Strong philanthropic support allows the Academy to immediately invest in people and programs, enriching the experience for current students.

ANNUAL GIVING

$351,304 1,882 { 21%

Raised for the annual giving program

AVERAGE GIFT AMOUNT INCREASED BY

TOTAL NUMBER OF GIFTS

69%

802

DONORS GAVE A GIFT OF $100 OR LESS

OF TOTAL FROM LEADERSHIP DONORS

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

186 52%

STUDENTS DIRECTLY BENEFITING FROM ASSISTANCE

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NAMED OR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT STUDENTS

AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID AWARD

$5,637

$1,000-$17,000 RANGE OF FINANCIAL AID AWARDED TO FAMILIES

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2023-2024 EXPENSES 5%

22%

73%

$6,718,013 Instructional & Program Services $2,002,549 General & Administrative $476,416 Institutional Advancement

2023-2024 REVENUES 12%

5%

15%

68% $6,099,799 Tuition & Fees

$1,288,285 Contributions & Transfers $462,543 Auxiliary & Activities

$1,085,848 Investment & Other Income

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RESTRICTED GIVING Thank you to those who supported Ursuline Academy from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024 with a gift to a specific project and/or fund outside the annual giving program. Your generosity benefits current and future students. $100,000+ The Greer Family $50,000 - $99,999 John Capellupo Vince Garozzo & Michelle Murray ’90 $10,000 - $24,999 Steve & Jill Wayant Baleè ’95 Glendale CJDR Chuck & Kristin Koenig Merry Kweiter ’89 Mark & Patty Hofmeister Mantovani ’72 Carlo & Amy Merlo Tom & DeeDee Murphy Jeff & Teri Powell Steve & Sue Patton Remspecher ’72 Chris & Renee Stein Pat & Kristie Steinlage Russ & Clare Ann Maguire Wick ’69 $5,000 - $9,999 Bill & Kelly Dulle Chris Frein Joseph & Joan Wuschke Gleich ’68 Keith & Stephanie Marischen Pittillo ’95 Timothy & Kelly Stevens Quigley ’95 William Raible Terry & Mary Ann Bannister Schulte ’79 Bill Sherman Tony & Deb Tallo Dawn Weinhardt ’90 Weinhardt Party Rentals, Inc. John & Kathleen Bundschuh Winkler ’81 $2,500 - $5,000 Home Depot Matching Gift Foundation Michael & Ellen Hunter

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$1,000 - $2,499 Lawrence Pleimann & Terri Beaty Nora Brooks ’16 Steve Council David & Gayle Dryden Alex Gioia & Sheila Effan ’95 Cara Wigmore Graff ’11 Tom & Diane Krapf Grimsley ’88 Andrew & Claire Hennessey Anthony & Peggy Hoy Michael & Kelly Imig Julie Maguire Jackson ’72 Dave Jockenhoefer Glenn & Elizabeth Kraemer Sally Maguire ’76 Tom & Maureen Bannister Mueller ’81 Shephard Foundation U.S. Bank Foundation Jonathan & Juli Rust Welker ’99 Steve & Kelly Wuennenberg $500 - $1,000 Martha Leverenz Burkhardt ’03 John & Katie Mallon D’Agostino ’98 Mark & Toni Bogacki Daly ’98 Joyce Puetz DiStefano ’78 G. R. Robinson Seed & Service Co Shelia Eckert Giuliani ’96 Michael & Joan Puetz Hannegan ’82 Rev. John & Susan Hartnett Jim & Maureen Walsh Herrmann ’77 Lynn Lewis Tim & Tammy Martin McGrail ’86 Brian & Devin Hallahan Mueller ’98 The Lay Family Foundation $250 - $499 Julia Bradenberg ’06 Charles & Ann Clayton Tim & Jeanne Krautmann Frailey ’77 Michelle Hannegan ’10 Chris & Tracy Pitzer Lawhorn ’89 Mark Standage & Lisa Miceli Standage ’00 John & Sue Quante Jeff & Angie Battern Warrens ’00 Julia Dillon Yehling ’05

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$100 - $249 Brett Boyle Mary Bratzler Mark Smith & Mary Downing-Smith ’73 Chris Guthrie Mauricio Sanchez & Amy Hilmer ’91 Laura King Janson ’10 Antonia Keller Dorothy Ramsey Lucy Wehking Smith ’05 Lee Wall $1 - $99 Todd & Tracie Graves Anderson ’91 Meaghan Barron ’07 Katie Dunlap ’98 Rob & Rebecca Floretta Kath Graythen Mary Hannig Leigh Hullverson ’02 Judith Zacheis Jackson ’62 Paula Klump ’93 Thomas Monahan Mike & Patti Klingel Morrison ’77 Karen Mortillaro Darrell & Roxann Lee Naeger ’88 Josie Naeger ’24 James & Nichole Yakstis O’Donnell ’94 Gerry & Katy Pawlowicz Tony & Mary Salerno Matt & Jussara Snyder Bella Snyder ’20 Jeff & Christine Schindler Wallweber ’96 Margaret Weir Weed ’68 Keith & Tamara Whitlock Bill & Joyce Wilton Tamara Zahrndt

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In Gratitude to our 2023-2024 Sponsorship Partners PREMIER SPONSORS

SIGNATURE SPONSOR

PARTNERSHIP SPONSOR

ELITE SPONSOR

SUPPORT SPONSORS

GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORS

Ursuline Academy hosted its 23rd Annual Golf Classic on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Sunset Country Club. Thank you to our Golf Classic Sponsors, golfers, and volunteers who helped make the day a success!

Beverage Cart Sponsor

Total RCM Solutions, LLC Birdie Sponsors

Dave Jockenhoefer NAI DESCO RJP Electric Hole-In-One Sponsors

Ursuline Academy Golf Classic Committee Golfer Gift Sponsor

Vince & Lisa Vermiglio

Hole Sponsors

Anders CPAs + Advisors Callier and Thompson Kitchens and Baths Inc Family Golf and Learning Center JV & Varsity UA Soccer Team Keller Williams Realty - Tiffany Ilardi UA Basketball Team UA Field Hockey Greatest-ShowOn-Turf Bears UA Softball Team UA Varsity Lacrosse Ursuline Volleyball Program

Reinhold Flooring Inc Schraeder Law Firm & Fuhr Family St. Louis Cleaning and Restoration

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THE UA SOIRÉE AUCTION RECAP

THE UA SOIRÉE AUCTION RECAP

$85,056

Raised for Fund-A-Need

SECURING THE NEXT 175 YEARS OF URSULINE On February 3, 2024 the Ursuline community showed up to celebrate an evening of festivities in support of our students. In celebrating the 175th anniversary of Ursuline education to young women in St. Louis this year, we recognized the legacy of all who have come before us and through their generous support, made possible the Ursuline Academy that we know today.

The goal of this year's Fund-a-Need was to grow the Ursuline Academy Scholarship Endowment Fund. With a greater amount of restricted funds set aside and invested for financial assistance grants each year, more of the dollars that come from operating sources can be allocated to annual projects and needs that serve all Bears. And of course, a larger endowment will also allow us to make an Ursuline Academy education accessible to more families who value Catholic education but lack resources.

It continues to be a priority to cultivate the legacy of Ursuline Academy in St. Louis, as we move forward into the next 175 years and beyond. The generosity of those who support UA’s Endowment Fund and all who were in attendance at the UA Soiree Auction have made a immense impact on our both our present and future students.

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THE UA SOIRÉE AUCTION RECAP

367

Auction Attendees

Thank you

to our UA Soirée Fund-A-Need $10,000+ Supporters Pat & Kristie Steinlage

58.2% increase from 2023

$5,000 - $9,999 Jeffrey & Shannon Deters Merry Kweiter ’89 Carlo & Amy Merlo Mike & Liz Redohl $2,500 - $4,999 Matt & Jennifer Ziemianski $1,000 - $2,499 Steve & Jill Wayant Balee’ ’95 Michael & Marisue Balek David & Kathi Broughton Louis & Marianne Rath Curtis ’81 Alex Gioia & Sheila Effan ’95 Chris Frein Jim & Angie Griffin Ganninger ’87 Jeff & Jenny Goff Thomas & Christine Gresham John & Kim Young Heitert ’94 Dave & Roberta McCullough Imig ’66 Brian & Karen Eckstrand Keith ’93 Tim & Rachel Kessler Chuck & Kristin Koenig Kevin & Mandy Kozminske Tim & Sue Leon Mike & Kristin McGrath Jason & Cheri Hoelscher Pello ’97 William & Cathy Conte Perry ’83 Keith & Stephanie Marischen Pittillo ’95 Jeff & Teri Powell Brian & Vita Ventimiglia Stremlau ’99 Tony & Deb Tallo Neil & Sonja Thole Sarah Vehige

Alumnae attendees

95

$500 - $999 Rob & Candy Adamec Ryan & Jennifer Becker John & Lisa Brinley Tonia Burke Jeff & Kim Auer Cheak ’94 Kraig & Angela Ecker John & Becky Engman Steve & Lisa Erken Denise Fuhr Shane & Sarah Krieger Henderson ’01 Craig & Katie Hingle Jim Hudson Michael & Ellen Hunter John & Becky Kinder Steve & Susan Krieger Chris & Tracy Pitzer Lawhorn ’89 Tom & Cheryl Sexton Mohan ’89 Suzanne Hartman Morton ’73 Abby Sielfleisch Pacifico ’96 Joe & Renea Raible Stephen & Grace Wayant Dawn Weinhardt ’90 Edward Weinhardt Keith & Tamara Whitlock Patrick & Amy Willett

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Thank you

to our UA Soirée Fund-A-Need Supporters

$100 - $499 Sarah Andres Carly Nowell Andrews ’04 Chris & Tara Archer Megan Hamilton Austin ’04 Grace Bader ’15 Frederick & Bridgette Clancy Bader ’84 Fred Bader Colleen Edwards Basler ’03 Gary & Nicole Becker Craig & Christyne Clancy Billingsley ’69 Joe & Missy Boccardi Brian & Julie Hammer Boresi ’90 Hanna Burke ’16 Mike & Amy Calvert William & Patricia Olsen Casseau ’89 Debbie Moehrle Difani ’69 Claire Ancel Dowdy ’11 Harlyn & Jane Rath Effan ’75 Mike & Melissa Eggleston Brian & Jennifer Daus Ellsworth ’95 Rebecca Fabick ’11 Richard & Liz Fadel Thomas & Kathy Fagan John & Christine Morgenthaler Fitzmaurice ’03 Matt & Maggie Wingron Fuhr ’01 Juan & Barbara Garcia Kelly LaPoint Genetti ’11 Chris & Erin Weindel Grisham ’94

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UA S O IR É E E V E N T S P O NSO R S Printing Sponsor

Thank you

TO ALL OUR CHAIRS AND COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS 2024 CHAIRWOMEN JILL BALEE ‘95

DECORATIONS SHERRY BRINDELL, KRISTINA HANLEY, SARAH HENDERSON, KELLY IMIG, BECKY KJAR, ANGELA KUHN

AVA ‘24 & ADALYN ‘27

SHANNON DETERS Bid Paddle Sponsors

KAITLYN ‘26

DONATION RUNNERS MISSY BOCCARDI, MARIA KILBREATH, SARA KING, MANDY KOZMINSKE, ERIN OFFERMAN

BECKY ENGMAN ELIZABETH ‘26

ADVERTISEMENTS TAMMY SINAK BASKET ASSEMBLY VERONICA CLEVER, MELISSA EGGLESTON, CAROLINE JONES, KAREN KEITH, SARA KING, DEBI SCHUELER, ANDREA WALTER

Bar Sponsors

CLASS REPS - BEAR MOMS/ CLASS ENSEMBLES KRISTIN KOENIG PRESIDENT

CANDY ADAMEC, JACINDA CORSI, SHERI POTSOS CLASS OF 2027

BECKIE PATRICK, TARA SCHNEIDERHAHN & The Tallo Family

CLASS OF 2026

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ANNUAL GIVING Thank you to our donors who made a gift from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024. Your support assists with Ursuline Academy’s greatest needs year through unrestricted giving. With your loyalty, our annual giving program allows us to meet the needs of the present while growing and planning for the future.

LEADERSHIP GIVING SOCIETIES Membership in the leadership giving societies is extended to donors with an annual unrestricted contribution total of $1,000 or more.

St. Angela Society +$10,000

Anonymous Bob & Sally Chisholm Backer ’73 Thomas & Vicki Werkmeister Dunn ’69 Rachel Hedgecorth ’10 Gene & Cindy Morgenthaler Patrick & Jane Tracy Doug & Andi DaPrato Zinser ’93

Brescia Society $5,000 - $9,999

John. J. Smith Masonry Company Bill & Connie Kallaos David & Mary Sahrman Odevich ’96 Peoples National Bank John & Linda Smith Tracy Family Foundation Greg Ward & Karen Voegtle

Companions Society $1,000 - $4,999

John & Ellen Egan Galanis ’77 Jim & Angie Griffin Ganninger ’87 Robert & Debbie Sauder Goeke ’71 Jeff & Jenny Goff Brian & Jenny Grant Greensfelder Hemker & Gale PC Donald & Natalie Newhouse Hake ’81 Stephen & Fran Giarraffa Hanlon ’59 Heather Hannegan ’12 Willard & Mary Ann Freihaut Hannon ’59 John & Kim Young Heitert ’94 Loretta Henderson Edward & Jaime Herman Margaret Hesse ’85 Jim Hudson Dave & Roberta McCullough Imig ’66 Ken & Janet Wehner Janovec ’73 John & Ann Marie Zielinski Jeter ’90 Jennifer Jockenhoefer ’94 Dave Jockenhoefer Thomas & Jane Monfort Johans ’71 John & Mary Bull Johnson ’70 Billy & Bonnie Kallaos Tim & Rachel Kessler Chuck & Kristin Koenig Marie Kozlowski ’78 Kevin & Mandy Kozminske Glenn & Elizabeth Kraemer Jenny Wessel Kriner ’98 John & Anne Elli Krumrey ’77 Bruce & Linda Boyer Kunz ’68 Andrew & Maggie Ledbetter Robert & Carol Smith Link ’80 Thomas & Sarah Topping McElroy ’74

Andres Roofing Company Rick & Emilie Baker David & Carole McQuade Bartnett ’68 Richard & Dianne Basler Kathy Beasley ’74 Gary & Nicole Becker Bill Bobnar Boeing Gift Matching Office Adam & Erica Boyet Mary Fortwengler Burke ’64 Michael Burke Busey Bank Catholic Supply of St. Louis Inc Julie Chauvin ’87 Amy Wessel Corbin ’99 Patrick Corley Mike & Lynn Creamer Jeffrey & Shannon Deters John & Mary Scherrer Dornhoffer ’80 Bill & Kelly Dulle Alex Gioia & Sheila Effan ’95 Enterprise Bank and Trust Ron & Denise Basler Essmyer ’83 Dan & Patricia Feder Rosie Deichmann Fleming ’63 G. R. Robinson Seed & Service Co 48

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Tim & Tammy Martin McGrail ’86 Carlo & Amy Merlo John & Jennifer Missey Tom & Cheryl Sexton Mohan ’89 Dean & Jan Mueller Netcom, Inc. NISA Brian & Anna Pawlak Timothy & Kelly Stevens Quigley ’95 Nick & Andrea Haefner Raineri ’90 Krissy Jockenhoefer Robles ’98 Helen Georgopoulos Ruesch ’51 Sr. Leandra Schaller, OSF ’66 Katie Ryan Schankman ’99 Jim & Jan Schott Ronald & Mary Bokamper Sharek ’65 Jeff & Jennifer Sigmon Sisters Of St. Francis Peggy Slater Barbara Stamper Bob & Michelle Starke Chris & Renee Stein Pat & Kristie Steinlage John & Lara Traina Bob Uhlenhop Wells Fargo Matching Gift Program Scott & Kathy Wessel Jason & Debbie Weil Wilbur ’90 Miles & Colleen Williams Suzie Wilson ’77 William & Janet Milde Wittenauer ’64 Kenneth & Beverly Beach Young ’69 David & Jennifer Zwart

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Annual Giving Gifts of $1 - $999 Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous William & Carmen Casanova Abbott ’69 Libby Abbott ’76 Steve & Susan Madras Abling ’67 Rebecca Adams ’17 Tessa Agne ’14 Colleen Ahrens ’13 Mark & Laurie Ahrens Christine Albert ’95 Jeffrey & Kathy Christian Allen ’88 Regi Sikorski Altmann ’08 Paul & Aimee Barton Alton ’92 Jim & Carol Amling Isabel Amling ’26 Michael & Loree Parish Amsden ’88 Robert & Mary Fabian Anderson ’77 Judy Anderson Rita Andres Dennis & Marta Colantino Anglim ’69 Addison Archer ’24 Illyria Austerman ’27 Ava Balee’ ’24 Steve & Jill Wayant Balee’ ’95 Michael & Marisue Balek Jim & Judy Barger Peter & Katie Morrison Barkofske ’83 Sr. Ann Barrett, OSU ’63 Robert Clever & Bonnie Barrett ’59 Bob & Sherry Leighton Barrett ’66 John & Mari Remiger Barringer ’00 Daniel & Meaghan Fleschner Barry ’95 Howard & Kathy Leahey Barthelmass ’68 Lynn Bartnett ’89 Patricia Barton ’78 Ellia Bartoni ’25 Tali Bartoni ’27 Beau & Amy Bartoni Gerard & Terry Bava Suzie Beach ’65 David & Mary Essig Beatty ’83 Robert & Terry Becherer Gaby Beck ’27 Ava Becker ’24 Emerson Becker ’26 Chris & Nicole Hrin Becker ’99 Douglas & Maureen Malone Beermann ’67 Mark & Mary Murphy Belgeri ’79 John & Patrice Arns Bell ’77 Tony & Erica Conner Benedetto ’03 Barbara Emmett Benefield ’68 Tina Benitez ’95 Charles & Joetta Bennett Steven Berberich Pierre & Barb Krueger Berger ’64 Madonna Christen Berry ’54 Ava Berwin ’26 Mike & Christina Berwin Colleen Mulligan Bettger ’09 Ruth Bettis Carly Beyatte ’24 Marcus & Tracey Catanzaro Bidlack ’92 Tara Ernst Bilger ’94

Jane Tunze Bird ’66 Andy Andrasko & Angie Bain Birke-Andrasko ’94 Garrett & Susan Raidt Bland ’68 Kathy Blanke ’75 Jane Blanke ’73 Christine Blase ’68 Kay Karleskint Blumenkamp ’56 Olivia Boessen ’22 Dolores Bohnert Katie Geraghty Boland ’80 Lawrence & Josie McGowan Bommarito ’74 Theresa Bonsanti ’26 Sophia Bonsanti ’24 Nicole Book Paul & Therese Joern Booth ’79 Michael & Kerry Dyer Borawski ’92 Meredith Boresi ’23 Brian & Julie Hammer Boresi ’90 Karen Boresi Lilly & Rosemary Borisenko John & Shawn Borisenko Tim & Molly Hanlon Bosch ’80 Burt & Jane Welches Bovee ’54 William & Cathy Roach Bowey ’81 Meghan Bradley ’24 Sandy Eichhorn Bradley ’60 Thomas Bradley Allison Chambers Bradshaw ’05 Bill & Grace Bradshaw Molly Brandt ’27 Emily Brasser ’24 Paul & Carol Reis Brauner ’56 Kate Brawley Delores Brawley David & Sally Britton Bretsch ’81 Matt & Lisa Bretscher Naomi Briggs ’27 Natalie Briggs ’25 Sophia Brinley ’27 Ella Brinley ’23 John & Lisa Brinley Ryan & Kelly McNeil Brinton ’98 Douglas & Jo Castellano Brockhaus ’64 Sr. Carolyn Brockland, OSU ’57 Nicole Pourney Bronenkamp ’05 Debbie Brooker ’66 Don & Jen Brooks Nora Brooks ’16 Bob & Darla Schulte Bryan ’77 John & Kathy Smith Bryan ’76 John & Lisa Bequette Buescher ’88 Cindy Oldani Burch ’76 Hanna Burke ’16 Vince & Marianne Burkemper Kevin & Terie Rodden Burns ’75 Donald & Elaine McManemin Burrus ’53 Thomas & Susan Malfer Burton ’81 Bill & Joann Butler Catherine Buxton ’95 Craig & Melanie Byrkit Matt & Angela McCotter Cafferata ’03 Emily Callanan ’27 Brian & Malinda Callanan Addison Calvert ’27 David & Patty Smith Campbell ’71 Maria Capasso ’79 Christina Sondermann Capizzi ’98 Erin Steck Carlton ’06 Caitlyn Carroll ’13 Maria Casciola ’25

Aron & Katie Eickmeyer Casey ’01 Angela Ringkamp Caskey ’96 Sarah Oathout Castellano ’07 Bartolomeo & Debbie Busackino Castelli ’75 John & Kaye Koller Castello ’57 Sr. Lois Castillon, OSU ’60 Dennis & Peggy Leclair Cavanagh ’69 Pete & Pat Cavatoe Michael & Cynthia Koller Chapman ’82 Renee Chauvin ’89 Caylin Cheak ’20 Jeff & Kim Auer Cheak ’94 Whitney Chesnut ’26 Dennis & Mary Lee Meyer Chivetta ’66 Pat Cronin Christian ’55 Giana Cirami ’26 Tony & Antonella Cirami Meg Classe ’70 Stephen & Carol Schutz Classe ’60 Dan & Sherry Lassa Claxton ’83 Addie Clements ’27 Maddie Clever ’27 Brian & Veronica Clever Beverly Coleman ’77 Scot Colgrove Katie Collora ’20 Andrew Bakai & Jessye Bell Comegys ’01 Kent & Bernie Puricelli Compton ’60 Sarah Heder Connelly ’95 Clare Connelly ’44 Anne Conte ’81 Joseph & Christine Davis Conte ’86 Jason & Peggy Redohl Cooksey ’90 Peggy Luth Cooper ’74 Bob & Jessica Copeland Craig & Katie Dwyer Corbett ’94 Graceyn Corsi ’27 Madi Corsi ’17 Giovanna Costa Lima Colgrove ’27 Thomas & Joan Palumbo Costello ’71 B. & Jerrie Marschel Coughlin ’61 Jason & Molly McGauley Couture ’98 Stephen & Denise Craig Patty Fortner Crawford ’86 Jarred & Jess Marshall Crouch ’95 Kathy Crowley Trish Cummins Cummins-Plewa ’87 Barb Geary Cunningham ’95 Timothy & Judi Doneff Cunningham ’82 Louis & Marianne Rath Curtis ’81 Rebecca Cusumano ’95 Mary Tunnicliff Czerniewski ’76 D And E Vending Inc. Suzanne Vogelsang Dace ’61 Mary Ann Regan D’Agostino ’55 Carol D’Agostino ’80 Mark & Toni Bogacki Daly ’98 David & Sara Chapman Dames ’98 Molly Rathert Danly ’12 Lauren Danzeisen ’98 Kim Darcy ’02 Kelly Bannister Datillo ’08 Isabella Daus ’24 Lauren Davi ’08 Dustin & Loreen Brady Davis ’98 George & Mary Ellen Shea Davis ’67 Richard & Bridget Berry Davis ’79 Phil & Meggan Hallahan Decker ’94 Charlize Decker ’22 Christine LaBlaine DeHart ’65

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2 0 2 3 -2 0 2 4 A N N UA L R E P O R T Clara Deisner ’25 Emmanuelle Deisner ’26 Keith & Teresa Hesse Deisner ’88 Abby Delf ’24 Benjamin & Jen Lueken Delf ’95 Kate Delf ’21 Linda Taylor DeTardo ’58 Kaitlyn Deters ’26 Gregory & Cathy Deutsch Mark & Christie Warren DeWeese ’95 Monica Jones Dickens ’63 Barbara Warren Dickerson ’64 Joe & Carolyn Deddens Dickmann ’61 Mollie Byrne Dieffenbach ’03 Bob & Linda Gal Dimitrijevich ’73 Steven & Judy Dodd Michaela Redohl Doherty ’14 Mary Dohle ’08 Patrick & Denise Zoellner Dolan ’77 Bill & Shelly Hrubes Donegan ’72 Elizabeth Mitchell Dostie ’66 Rob & Dawn Landholt Downey ’86 Liz Hellwege Doyle ’02 David & Susan Doyle Sarah Dreyer ’18 Steve & Lisa Kempfer Dreyer ’83 Elizabeth Dreyer ’12 David Drury Craig & Kerry Dwyer Duffy ’95 Cat Dulle ’18 John & Anne Graf Dunlap ’70 Maurie Dunn ’82 Caitlin Dunne ’24 Cindy Durbin ’88 Emily Thornburg Duvall ’09 Mike & Rosalie Redington Duvall ’60 Terri Niemeier Dwyer ’00 Steven & Linda Dybus Virginia Nelson Eades ’61 Darin & Amy Ohlendorf Eakle ’88 Shelby Eakle ’24 Mark & Jamie Schuette Ebel ’08 Elizabeth Eckelkamp John & Kathy Abeln Eckrich ’70 Melissa Ederle ’17 Steve & Maureen Flick Ederle ’84 Ava Edwards ’26 Keith & Tracy Edwards Harlyn & Jane Rath Effan ’75 Emily Effer ’14 Molly Effer ’20 Laura Jacobs Eggeman ’85 Olivia Eggleston ’27 Bridget Terry Eilbeck ’08 Ava Eiler ’24 Melissa Volansky Ellersieck ’01 Ginny Folz Elliott ’62 Lucy Ellsworth ’26 Gabrielle Ellsworth ’24 Brian & Jennifer Daus Ellsworth ’95 Stephen & Michele Persov Emmett ’76 John & Becky Engman Ron & Mrs. Ron Erken Sofia Erken ’26 Kaitlyn Estopare ’18 Mike & Sherry Everding Kate Evers ’16 Claire Fagan ’25 Sue Fagan Thomas & Kathy Fagan 50

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Bob & Anne Fechter Goodwillie ’79 Michelle Miller Goodwin ’09 Jeff & Nicki Kozeny Gorczyca ’01 James & Diane Engelhardt Gorman ’77 Jenna Smith Gornicz ’05 Curtis & Cindy Goss Christine Goss ’11 Terry Gould Bradford Gould & Beth Gould Jeff Borcherding & Jennifer Graves C.M. Green June Greer Addyson Gresham ’26 Thomas & Christine Gresham Timothy & Jill Talbot Griffard ’76 Tom & Diane Krapf Grimsley ’88 Chris & Erin Weindel Grisham ’94 Alyssa Grosvenor ’24 Peggy Krisay Grotpeter ’60 John & Jane Calacci Guenther ’76 John & Nancy Kessler Guilfoy ’77 Michael & Patti Barrett Guletz ’71 Ann Gunn ’21 David & Jackie Olliges Gunn ’78 Robert & Jane Toler Haas ’66 Gina Hackett ’17 Chris & Lisa Ruzicka Hackett ’84 Michael & Dona Hoernschemeyer Hannan ’82 Mary Asinger Hans ’98 Robert & Frances Peters Hanson ’78 Lauren Hagerty Hantak ’09 Kasey Harlin ’88 Gary & Susan Weisenburg Harrawood ’67 Katie Zipf Harris ’98 Joe & Jessica Layton Harris ’99 Sue Harris ’64 Grace Adkins Harris ’09 Pat Witt Harris ’62 Gene & Jo Missel Hart ’87 Edwin & Annmarie DeBold Hart ’87 Catherine Hartman ’73 Rev. John & Susan Hartnett Tim & Jenn Saxton Hasamear ’95 Ellie Hasman ’23 Kaitlyn Hauser ’20 Payton Havener ’27 Michael & Laura Havener Melissa Emmenegger & Jan Teresa Heaman ’85 Thomas & Vickie Heeger Natalie Heib ’25 Jeff & Robyn Heib Emma Heidenry ’24 Tom & Tina Heischmidt Heidi Heischmidt ’13 Makayla Heitert ’27 Fred & Michelle Fortel Helfrich ’90 Joseph & Becky Heltibrand Mason Hembree ’27 Carrie Bechtold & Rechelle Hembree Linda Hartman Hempen ’70 Brianna Henderson ’27 Courson Henderson ’24 Ava Henderson ’27 Shane & Sarah Krieger Henderson ’01 Phil & Ashley McCaffrey Hendrix ’17 Richard & Karen Downer Herbert ’76 J.M. & Joan Wilcox Herman ’74 Jim & Maureen Walsh Herrmann ’77 Mark & Kelly Keran Hewlett ’84 Mary Anne Curran Hieb ’73

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Ursuline has been such a blessing in my life, and I have learned and continue to learn so much there. I have made so many new friends and been able to experience so many things I had never thought I would be able to before.

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THE FOURTH ANNUAL ALUMNAE GIVING CHALLENGE SHARING IN SISTERHOOD AND SUCCESS

Ending the 21-22 Fiscal year, Ursuline participated Ending Academy the 2023-2024 Fiscal in theUrsuline second annual St. Louis year, Academy Catholic Girlsin Schools Unite participated the 4th annual giving challenge.

St. Louis Catholic Girls Schools Unite giving challenge.

Eight of the all-girl Catholic high schools St. Louis joined Seven of thein all-girl Catholic forcesschools from June 14-16, high in St. Louis encouraging joined forces their fromalumnae May 7-9, to support their respective almato encouraging their alumnae maters monetaryalma supportthrough their respective donations.

The school with maters through monetary the highest percentage of donations.

The school with alumnae participating would the highest percentage of be declared the winner.would alumnae participating be declared the winner.

The schools, on average, see just 10% of alumnae The schools, ontheir average, see contribute in any just 10% of financially their alumnae given year. financially Each school contribute inhas any a common goal to increase given year. Each school has their percentage ofincrease alumnae a common goal to support. their percentage of alumnae support.

Alumnae Giving

Class of 1943 6% // 1 Donor

Class of 1957 60% // 9 Donors

Class of 1969 21% // 22 Donors

We appreciate the generosity of our alumnae. Alumnae support is very meaningful for the future of Ursuline Academy, and their gifts reaffirm their confidence in the school and Ursuline’s mission.

Class of 1944 7% // 1 Donor

Class of 1958 10% // 2 Donors

Class of 1970 10% // 9 Donors

Class of 1945 6% // 1 Donor

Class of 1959 17% // 6 Donors

Class of 1971 21% // 20 Donors

Class of 1946 13% // 1 Donor

Class of 1960 28% // 11 Donors

Class of 1972 23% // 14 Donors

Class of 1949 19% // 3 Donors

Class of 1961 13% // 8 Donors

Class of 1973 24% // 15 Donors

Class of 1950 7% // 3 Donors

Class of 1962 21% // 11 Donors

Class of 1974 14% // 13 Donors

Class of 1951 10% // 2 Donors

Class of 1963 16% // 8 Donors

Class of 1975 12% // 9 Donors

Class of 1952 4% // 1 Donor

Class of 1964 11% // 11 Donors

Class of 1976 34% // 32 Donors

Class of 1953 20% // 3 Donors

Class of 1965 9% // 10 Donors

Class of 1977 13% // 16 Donors

Class of 1954 22% // 6 Donors

Class of 1966 28% // 30 Donors

Class of 1978 13% // 13 Donors

Class of 1955 29% // 6 Donors

Class of 1967 14% // 13 Donors

Class of 1979 12% // 13 Donors

Class of 1956 13% // 2 Donors

Class of 1968 13% // 14 Donors

Class of 1980 9% // 9 Donors

Between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, over 970 alumnae (12%) made a gift to Ursuline Academy, totaling over $418,000 to unrestricted and restricted funds.

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Our participation in the 4th Annual Girls Schools Unite challenge resulted in some positive results for The Ursuline Fund! We were proud to share that our alumnae community pulled through and brought us up to a 5th place finish, at nearly 5% of UA alumnae making a gift throughout the challenge.

We are so grateful for you all showing up for your fellow Ursuline girls, and making a difference! In just 3 days, 358 alumnae spanning 65 classes raised a total of $17,316.98 for Ursuline!

Plan to participate in the next installment of this friendly giving challenge on May 6-8, 2025, and help Ursuline climb the ranks!

Class of 1981 10% // 14 Donors

Class of 1993 6% // 7 Donors

Class of 2005 10% // 16 Donors

Class of 2017 13% // 12 Donors

Class of 1982 12% // 15 Donors

Class of 1994 17% // 19 Donors

Class of 2006 5% // 7 Donors

Class of 2018 5% // 7 Donors

Class of 1983 11% // 14 Donors

Class of 1995 26% // 35 Donors

Class of 2007 6% // 9 Donors

Class of 2019 8% // 9 Donors

Class of 1984 7% // 9 Donors

Class of 1996 8% // 10 Donors

Class of 2008 7% // 12 Donors

Class of 2020 8% // 6 Donors

Class of 1985 4% // 6 Donors

Class of 1997 6% // 7 Donors

Class of 2009 7% // 11 Donors

Class of 2021 8% // 7 Donors

Class of 1986 8% // 11 Donors

Class of 1998 13% // 16 Donors

Class of 2010 3% // 5 Donors

Class of 2022 5% // 5 Donors

Class of 1987 7% // 8 Donors

Class of 1999 11% // 17 Donors

Class of 2011 6% // 10 Donors

Class of 2023 5% // 4 Donors

Class of 1988 20% // 25 Donors

Class of 2000 6% // 10 Donors

Class of 2012 4% // 5 Donors

Class of 2024 60% // 48 Donors

Class of 1989 11% // 13 Donors

Class of 2001 10% // 16 Donors

Class of 2013 9% // 11 Donors

Class of 1990 11% // 13 Donors

Class of 2002 5% // 8 Donors

Class of 2014 4% // 5 Donors

Class of 1991 6% // 5 Donors

Class of 2003 5% // 8 Donors

Class of 2015 5% // 6 Donor

Class of 1992 11% // 9 Donors

Class of 2004 4% // 6 Donors

Class of 2016 7% // 10 Donors

**Classes with the highest percentage of class participation. **Class with the highest participation in the Girls Schools Unite Challenge.

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2 0 2 3 -2 0 2 4 A N N UA L R E P O R T Patrick & Kathleen Doyle Hill ’95 Sarah Collins Hill ’95 Larry & Kathy Kimmich Hill ’68 Patrick & Ann Ottenlips Hillmeyer ’85 Emma Hingle ’24 Craig & Katie Hingle Katie Reilly Hitchcock ’17 John & Debbie Hoelscher Dale & Ann Mackay Hoette ’78 Ronald & Sharon Hof Lauren Hoffman Sandy Hoffmann William & Jennifer Stein Hoffmann ’83 Chris Milford Hoffmeyer ’76 Marilyn Heckwolf Hohner ’49 Danny & Katherine Frigo Holbrook ’71 Mike & Linda Emmett Holdinghaus ’71 Martin & Patricia Holjevic Daniel & Jenny Lukeman Hollabaugh ’76 Josh & Rachel Manier Holland ’99 Philip & Inge Zimmer Holland ’62 Rick & Rosalie Pupillo Homire ’76 Mary Beth Logger Hopfinger ’66 Katie Horack ’20 Barbara Peters Horn ’53 Bradley & Pat Taylor Hornburg ’66 Sr. Maria Goretti Hotop, OSU ’52 Carolyn Olliges House ’67 Paige Howard ’24 Colleen Hoy ’27 Gracie Hoy ’24 Anthony & Peggy Hoy Kathleen Cernicek Hubecky ’57 Andrew & Denise Hedrick Huber ’87 John & Debi Simon Hudson ’82 Chris & Jill Huelsmann Susan Huelsmann Meghan Kuryla Hunkins ’05 Ella Hunter ’25 Kristen Steffens Hutchison ’94 Julia Igel ’18 Clem & Teri Igel MaryClaire Imig ’24 Carol Imo ’86 Sydney Lodes Inez ’16 Meredith Sinak Jackson ’14 Judith Zacheis Jackson ’62 Julie Maguire Jackson ’72 Kara Davis Jackson ’95 Claire Vatterott Jackson ’06 Nancy Feicht Jaeger ’76 Kevin & Robin James Lisa Janis ’88 Larry & Sheila Jansen James & Beth Merritt Jarka ’00 Bridgette Reilly Jenkins ’07 Sue Saracini Jochens ’57 Mario Vujevic & Jaime Johns ’95 Maggie Johnson ’08 Tom & Etta Johnson Walter & Virginia Vishion Johnson ’59 Reese Jones ’27 Rebecca Fritz Jones ’92 Michael & Barbara Haug Jones ’66 Tara Rice Jones ’12 Robert & Mary Kay Pace Jones ’86 Michael & Kathleen Lane Jones ’78 Ryan & Caroline Jones Sean & Renate Miller Jones ’88 Eric & Tracie Johnson Jones ’04 54

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Jeff & Margaret O’Brien Jones ’86 Adrian Jordan ’17 Ford & Diane Bode Joseph ’68 Steve & Jennifer Pinon Juan ’96 Michael & Paula Fadness Jung ’82 Gee Kaiman ’62 Olivia Kallaos ’27 Lee & Jacquelyn Kearney Corinne Keightley ’25 Matthew & Rebecca Keightley Ellie Kelleher ’18 Jim & Anne Scherrer Kelleher ’83 Matthew & Vanessa Young Keller ’94 Heather Kellogg ’92 Christopher & Beth Sanchez Kemp ’94 Steve & Katie Balek Kempf ’01 Haydon Kennedy ’25 Tony & Angie Casey Kennedy ’79 Rich & Kim Kerr Ava Kessler ’26 Theresa Keuss Jessica Kiesler ’93 Allie Kilbreath ’27 Troy & Maria Kilbreath Joie King ’26 Abby Ohlendorf King ’15 Diana Graham Kircher ’66 Martin & Lynne Kirner Katie Kirner ’15 Gayle Fortwengler Kirsten ’66 Gary & Virginia Kirwin Maddie Kjar ’27 Rob & Becky Clemens Kjar ’95 Dolores Borgmeyer Klaesner ’60 Carol Declue Klahr ’55 Eric & Elizabeth McCarthy Klein ’96 John & Susan Rothkopf Klipsch ’80 Daniel & Jacqueline Klump-Kretschmer ’95 Celia Giltinan Kneip ’74 Paul & Judith Carnoske Knese ’59 Jane Donegan Knight ’76 Tom & Sally Wilson Knight ’69 Patrick & Susan Hittler Knoll ’69 Challen Cody Koch ’49 Anna Koenen ’26 Michael & Roz Calcaterra Koenen ’57 Elizabeth Koenig ’26 Kurt & Diane Roach Koenigsfeld ’80 Dan & Teresa Kohne Sydney Komo ’25 Cathy Uxa Kopp ’69 Claire Kozeny ’27 Dan & Jane Kozlowski Elizabeth Krasnicki Krasnicki ’87 Tim & Chris Santacruz Kraus ’85 Tim & Amy Hoosack Krebs ’93 Glenn & Michelle Clote Krebs ’76 John & Susanne Spenner Kreitman ’84 Elliott & Laurie Durham Krejci ’94 Michael & Laurie Krieger Heidi Krieger ’12 Kenneth & Laura Trojahn Kruse ’78 Maureen Myers Kuchan ’50 Presley Kuhn-Glass ’27 Phil & Christina Schnurbusch Kumnick ’85 John & Mary Ahrens Kuntz ’62 Merry Kweiter ’89 Mary Craig La Barbera ’88 Lucie Labuda ’24 Wayde & Susie Suntrup LaFond ’78

Rosie Lampe ’25 Barbara Reiner Lane ’57 Teresa Lange Alex & Mugsy Lantos David & Suzanne Einig LaPlante ’71 Ronald & Ellen Jackson Lauber ’73 Michael Pendergast & Patricia Laughlin ’67 Charles & Roberta Pfeiffer Laventure ’53 Mark & Janet Alessi Lawder ’78 Chris & Tracy Pitzer Lawhorn ’89 Cheryl Laws ’70 Mary Barrett Lazare ’69 Lois Leahy Dave & Diane Juniewicz Leavitt ’86 Willaim & Janine Mullen L’Ecuyer ’89 Grace Ledwon ’26 Greg & Jessica Ledwon Jessa Lee ’26 Aggie Lee ’25 Robert & Mary McKendry Lee ’72 Emily Lehmann ’20 Irene Druhe Leitman ’61 Sophia Lenhart ’26 Martin & Susie Puetz Lenihan ’71 Gina Robbins Leoni ’76 Michael & Beth Masterson Letkewicz ’75 David & Beth D’Agostino Letscher ’94 Daniel & Margie Pauling Leuthen ’69 Peter & Frances Leverenz Grace Lewis ’27 Julie Anderson Lewis ’06 David & Marianne Jacobs Lexa ’63 Jeanne Licari ’95 Alix Lindell ’27 Randy & Lynn Lipson Rita Hoppmann Lochhead ’80 Amee Longo ’05 Jim & Kathleen Flynn Lord ’67 Gary Lucas Charles & Margaret Fechter Lucier ’73 Judith Ludwig ’71 Kevin & Kathy Bell Lueders ’73 Hannah Luntsford ’13 Bonnie Van Cleave Luttbeg ’66 James & Peggy O’Neill Mack ’83 Stephen & Margaret Mager Elizabeth Mager ’07 Julia Mager ’02 Therese Mager ’05 Mark & Angie Mager Sally Maguire ’76 MaryCarol Maier ’24 Ginny Burns Maier ’43 Khristopher & Linda Goulden Malin ’83 Bridget Mallon ’18 Thomas & Mary Jo Utterback Mance ’66 Chuck & Joyce Mansell Mike & Sharon Mantia Mark & Patty Hofmeister Mantovani ’72 Angelo & Sandy Marcallini Bella Marcallini ’15 Robert & Mary Soden Marino ’82 John & Nancy Marino Catherine Marino ’10 Michael & Nancy McCormick Marley ’66 Fred & Peggy Armantrout Marquard ’71 Carla Marshall Marshall-Lauver ’99 Madeline Martin ’24 Addison Masek ’21 Jeff & Maggie Masek

2 0 2 3 -2 0 2 4 A N N UA L R E P O R T John & Christy Forster Mathews ’94 Emily Spiegel Maupin ’95 Samantha May ’26 Alejandro Garcia & Dulce Maya Richard & Judy Harris Mayer ’61 Anna Hackett McAndrews ’17 Katie McCaffrey ’26 Pete & Dena Basler McCaffrey ’88 Madison Grisham McCammond ’16 Katie McCarthy ’06 Julia McCarthy ’01 Douglas & Julie Koelzer McCloskey ’66 Colleen McCormack ’11 Elizabeth Tate McCown ’99 Megan McCullough ’93 Sr. Mary McDermott, OSU ’76 Sydney McDonald ’25 Patrick & Jamie Nickerson McDonald ’95 Natalie McDonald ’18 Avery McFarland ’26 Mary Sue McKenna ’72 Ellen Jaeger McMahon ’68 Thomas & Maribeth Slattery McMahon ’78 Pat & Stacy Barton McManus ’82 Tricia McNamara ’88 Brian & Gina Reynolds McNamara ’84 Cathy McNeive ’60 Kathleen Mehan ’21 Audrey Mehan ’27 Patrick & Kelly Mehan Amy Meier ’01 William & Deb Yung Meister ’73 Matthew & Mandy Roehr Melton ’97 Kathy Christie Mendoza ’76 Jeffery & Cynthia Wagner Mentel ’78 Kathy Harms Mercer ’82 Tom & Pam Merker Dan & Beverly Bittner Metz ’88 Melanie Metzger ’04 Olivia Meyer ’20 Nisha Meyer Dave & Mary Pat D’Agostino Meyer ’87 Erin Meyer ’04 Bob Meyer Faith Meyers ’20 Hope Meyers ’17 Terry Reich Meystrik ’54 Mark Standage & Lisa Miceli Standage ’00 Tim Michaelree Mark & Mary Michalski Olivia Mikus Doug & Kim Viehmann Milford ’79 Maria Lamanna Miller ’86 Dennis & Marilyn Matt Miller ’66 Chrissie Buchheit Miller ’01 Brian & Angie Bovier Millikan ’90 Marie Boedges Minneman ’43 Lois Knopp Missel ’49 Donald & Connie Benoist Moellenhoff ’66 Molly Moissis ’25 Pantelis & Angela Moissis Ally Molitor ’24 Molly Monroe ’26 Marc & Maureen McCaffrey Montgomery ’95 Erin Mooney ’03 Jennifer Moore Ronald & Jeannie Stiens Morice ’68 Craig & Amy Heimos Morris ’82 Karen Mortillaro Suzanne Hartman Morton ’73

Katie Edwards Mosher ’05 Doug McDonald & Julia Moskoff James & Patricia Jorgen Motacki ’81 Angela Brooks Muegge ’95 Brian & Devin Hallahan Mueller ’98 Tom & Maureen Bannister Mueller ’81 Shawn Mueller ’00 Michael & Joni Mullen Vince Garozzo & Michelle Murray ’90 Mark & Jenni Murray Rich & Sherry Banez Muth ’88 Cece Boyer Myers ’66 Maggie Naeger ’21 Josie Naeger ’24 Darrell & Roxann Lee Naeger ’88 Paul & Mary Roeger Nagel ’71 Steven & Pat Nahlik Mary Ann Naro ’24 Kari Nash ’26 Char Eagan Nations ’69 Cindy Natsch ’76 Emily Naunheim ’24 Eby Ness ’13 Taylor Nicholson ’12 Jim & Katherine Luca Nicholson ’84 John & Judy Niederschmidt Kathryn Niemeyer Tony Niemeyer Becca Niemeyer ’00 Kristin Nienhaus ’24 Robert & Elizabeth Niermann Karen Nixon Angie Stolle Nolin ’94 Wally & Joan Nowak Peyton Numi ’27 Jeffrey & Margaret Komos Oathout ’79 Harold & Verity Diehl Oberkfell ’64 Michael & Kathy Schwarz O’Brien ’86 Ben & Peggy Gremaud O’Dell ’71 Ashlynn O’Donnell ’27 Jason & Gina Randazzo Oesterlei ’89 Nora Offerman ’26 Sr. Madonna O’Hara, OSU Sarah Ohlendorf ’91 Kevin & Pam Ohlendorf Maggie Kohl Oliveri ’80 Mia Olmos Lauren Olson ’26 Katie Olson ’26 Kristin Everding Olson ’00 Jim & Cat O’Malley Bill & Barb Onder Meaghan Effan Ong ’01 Thomas & Holly Elsner Openlander ’76 David & Jane Zarvos Ortbals ’70 John & Annette Ostenfeld Macy Ott ’26 Bella Ott ’23 Douglas & Alicia Ott Abby Sielfleisch Pacifico ’96 Ava Pagano ’27 Michael & Pamela Panneri William & Ann Jackson Paradoski ’69 Stephen & Shala Zimmerman Parisi ’89 Val Meyer Parker ’66 Donald & Dee Anna Pfeiffer Paske ’65 Lauren Patrick ’26 Hannah Patterson ’21 Brian & Michelle Patterson James Patterson

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Ursuline has brought me so much joy and growth, and I would not be who I am today without having had the opportunity to attend Ursuline.

-- Ava Eiler ’24

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2 0 2 3 -2 0 2 4 A N N UA L R E P O R T Sandi Pautler ’69 Mark & Angela Payken Lisa Payne Carla Dodd Pecher ’08 Melea Pello ’26 Rich & Clare Jorgen Pennington ’72 Alan & Rose Marie Pequignot Laura Perez Ana Mary Vigil Perks ’76 John & Jessica Robben Pessoni ’92 Stephanie Bruemmer Peters ’88 Stanislaus & Cynthia Cygan Piekarski ’64 Tim & Jodi Pierce Lulu Pittillo ’27 Michael & Janet Dobbins Place ’71 Maura Ploesser ’20 Mike & Meghan Ploesser Joe & Kristie Hummel Polizzi ’84 Mike & Donna Polizzi Daniel & Amy Kulka Polokonis ’05 Eleanor McAuliffe Pons ’47 Ava Portell ’27 Josh & Melanie Portell Noelle Potsos ’27 Olivia Potsos ’24 Mike & Sheri Stulce Potsos ’92 Ava Powell ’26 Jeff & Teri Powell Alexa Powell ’16 Maren Pratt ’07 Dave & Vanessa Brown Prewitt ’88 Jeff & Anna Torretta Proctor ’99 Serena Proctor Claire Pruitt ’26 Diane Barton Pugh ’77 Dennis & Christine Garwitz Puricelli ’67 Doyle Puntney & Gayle Putgney Lindsey Pyatt ’16 John & Sue Quante Louis & Sheila Keough Quick ’51 Maura Quigley ’22 Kevin & Jackie Acree Quigley ’72 Emily Quinlivan ’17 John & Sharon Myers Quinn ’54 Anne Piche Radley ’76 Joe & Renea Raible Lucie Ramsey ’20 Bob & Jen Myers Ramsey ’88 Dorothy Ramsey Jackie Hrubes Rand ’75 John & Livvy Hebert Rasp ’62 Rich Raterman Judith Ann Rath ’72 Eugenia Rauscher ’65 Edward & Mary Raidt Reck ’74 Theresa Reck ’02 Madelyn Redd ’27 Jeanne Redington Katie Redohl ’05 Maureen Durbin Reed ’97 Tina Reichardt Joan Wegener Reilly ’60 Michael & Mary Jane Palumbo Reinhardt ’66 Amber Reinhart Steve & Patty Renschen Mary Kate Renschen ’15 Emma Rew ’26 Katy Schott Reyering ’06 Ryan & Tara Rhea Rick & Nanette Rice

Kirk & Maureen Kelley Richter ’66 Nancy Gough Riemer ’76 Madonna Riesenmy ’70 Mary Riesmeyer Andy & Lesley Riesmeyer James & Marcia Pace Riganti ’77 Juliette Riggio ’16 Mark & Laurie Zinn Rinehart ’00 Jacob & Erin Corkery Risk ’00 Stephanie Trunk Robinson ’95 Caroline Roche ’26 Brandon & Melissa Roche Maddie Stadler Roedner ’13 Lauren Roell ’26 Jim & Terri Rogan Diane Jeorling Rogers ’76 Rachel Rooney ’26 Rob & Sonya Rooney Grace Rose ’24 Logan Rosh ’21 Michael & Tricia Vogt Rosh ’90 JoAnne Rayman Ross ’88 Jo Rossi-Chambers ’88 James & Kathleen Gough Ruggeri ’67 Karly Ruzicka ’20 Leonard & Karen Colantino Ruzicka ’71 Lindsay Haar Ryan ’07 Sr. Elisa Ryan, OSU ’62 Jane Benz Ryan ’75 Kelly Driskill Saggio ’95 Isabel Sahaida ’26 Tony & Mary Salerno Luke & Laura Krieger Sample ’02 Victor & Jennifer Sandhage Mary Sandvos Allie Sansoucie ’24 Pat Newman & Mary Sauder-Newman ’81 Jenny Schaeffer Abby Schaeffer ’20 Nicole Metzler Schafer ’08 Michael & Cindy Coleman Schaper ’74 Monica Schibig ’84 Mary Anne Schierman ’66 Jean Schildz ’76 Rob & Christy Schiller Thomas & Cathy Charleville Schloeder ’78 Jack Schlote Catherine Schneiderhahn ’26 Maggie Schomaker ’16 John & Gerri Reiker Schroeder ’74 Elaine Meyer Schroeder ’57 Ana Schueler ’26 Jim & Debi Schueler Frank & Diane Schuler Terry & Mary Ann Bannister Schulte ’79 Jon & Lisa Barton Schulte ’76 Robert & Stephanie Mecker Schultz ’66 Paul & Sandy Lakin Schumacher ’64 Troy & Kris Schuster Douglas & Lynn Madras Schwaab ’72 Richard & Ginny Rosemann Schweiss ’69 Tony & Patti Altemeyer Sebben ’72 John & Kathy Chagnon Sehnert ’65 Mary Seise ’13 Ken & Lynn Seise Tracy Sexton ’09 Sophie Sextro ’20 Madeline Seymour ’24 Jim & Kristin Seymour Evelyn Shane ’26

Sally Ryan Sharamitaro ’55 Jennifer Zielonko Shaughnessy ’99 Louis & Sally Logger Shaw ’71 Jane Roeger Shea ’71 Michael & Kathi Morrell Shepard ’82 Michael & Mary Allhoff Sheridan ’62 Sophia Sherman ’26 Sarah Boylan Sherman ’97 Bob & Kathryn Brockmeyer Sherwood ’76 Eric & Monica Stockmann Shripka ’01 Lucy Sidlo ’16 Robert & Angela DeFrancesco Sievers ’89 Gina Sigillito Charlotte Sigmon ’26 Sandra Schopflin Simpson ’62 Mark & Peggy Donnelly Simpson ’67 Allie Sinak ’25 Scott & Tammy Sinak Betty Sommer Skaggs ’46 Pat Kovac Slay ’76 Ray & Linda Raidt Slesinski ’81 Isabelle Smith ’27 Matt & Nicole Geraci Smith ’01 Sharon Smith ’69 Caitlin Reynolds Smith ’06 Steve & Janine Smith Jane Snyder Matt & Jussara Snyder Jim & Andrea Powers Sondermann ’99 Meghan Kilker Spakowski ’08 Marikay Euson Speckert ’66 Craig & Angela Spihlman Mike & Michelle Durney Spinks ’88 Greg & Sandy Spinner Robert & Marianita Meyer ’69 Mimi St. Cin ’27 Elizabeth Hamtil Stacey ’01 Jackie Stachiw Stachiw ’13 Stallone’s Formal Wear Gretchen Starke ’25 Michelle Stecher ’03 Judy Stecher Warren & Judy Steffens Cindy Steiger ’83 Mia Stein ’24 Frank & Charlene Ewers Steinhoff ’57 Timothy & Ann Joern Stemmler ’86 Molly Barker Stephenson ’79 Michael & Joan Kuhlman Stern ’69 Anna Stewart ’24 Andrew Stewart Donald & Regina Rhodes Stiehr ’66 Jillian Stinehart ’17 Katie Keithley Stockmann ’98 Daniel & Teresa Reilly Stoeckel ’88 Anna Stoltman ’26 Richard & Kelly Link Stoltz ’97 Kelli Stanovsky Stone ’95 Edward & Amy Schmidt Stowe ’72 Ashley Strauss ’25 Ryan & Kelly Strauss Brian & Vita Ventimiglia Stremlau ’99 Mike Thompson & Anne Marie Striebel ’97 James & Kim Zuchowski Striler ’89 Jane Venneman Sulze ’54 Tom & Rosann Saracini Swaringim ’55 Gary & Mary Ostrander Sweaney ’63 Patrick & Lisa Sciales Sweeney ’96 Lori Prosperi Tangaro ’76 Jerry & Kathleen Tanner

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2 0 2 3 -2 0 2 4 A N N UA L R E P O R T Myra Tansil ’67 Brooke Tatum ’25 Jennifer Behan Taylor ’94 Jennifer Kruse Taylor ’99 Christine Taylor ’96 Tegeler Foundation Marcus & Barbara Teng Sarah Terrill ’90 George & Sue Gnade Theodore ’74 Kaitlyn Thole ’24 James Thole Meagan Thomas ’09 Bob & Sue Thomasson Jordan & Ashley Krone Thompson ’09 William & Cindy Rachubka Thorne ’71 Terry Luth Thornton ’72 Pam Thuston Sara Thuston ’13 Ellie Tiburzi ’27 Jim & Vicki Tiburzi William & Peggy Ogletree Tichenor ’59 Marybeth Pope Tiemeyer ’60 Courtney Timm Jeff & Emily O’Blennis Todt ’95 Daniel & Bernie Steck Tolbert ’64 Annabelle Tomiser ’27 Ella Traina ’24 Kate Treese Amy Nobel Trn ’79 Dave & Jennifer Trousdale Lisa Trout Christie Smith Tucci ’95 Stephen Turner Marilyn Kopff Unger ’63 Richard & Donna Sommer Unverferth ’81 Emily Valencia Maureen Miles Valentine ’66 Jason & Erin Rieck Valentine ’95 Brian & Julie VanCardo Sarah Varadian ’26 Elle Vatterott ’05 Carol Luth Viamontes ’70 Anna Videmschek ’26 Kristina Videmschek ’24 Chris & Donna Videmschek Rich & Rose Vogan Rick & Kim Vogt Sadie Vujevic ’27 Bruce & Catherine Finley Walker ’61 Larry & Bonnie McQuade Walker ’73 Michael & Laura Hegger Wallner ’82 Jeff & Christine Schindler Wallweber ’96 Abby Walsh ’27 John & Mary Walsh Kevin & Meghan Ford Walsh ’05 Maureen Walsh ’73 Christine Klein Walsh ’69 Avery Walter ’27 Greta Walter ’27 Emma Laurentius Walter ’11 Kyllene Walters Ronnie Walters Meg Ward ’25 Sophie Ward ’24 Don & Joan Parr Ward ’57 Mady Polizzi Warren ’15 Jeff & Angie Battern Warrens ’00 Brooke Kloeppel Watson ’94 Beth Wayant ’97 Larry & Chris Weber Lauren Weber ’22 58

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Catherine Shepherd Weidner ’58 Russ & Aurelia Brennan Weil ’65 Lucy Weinhardt ’27 Charlotte Weinhardt ’24 Dawn Weinhardt ’90 Karen Weisbrod ’76 Hannah Weisbrod ’13 Karen Wellons ’76 Tom Wendel Steven & Cynthia Heidenry Wendling ’90 Michele Becker Westmoreland ’01 Ramy & Nikki Morton Weston ’98 Sean White ’10 Tony & Karen Gentemann Whitehead ’63 Olivia Whitlock ’24 Russ & Clare Ann Maguire Wick ’69 Emily Wiegers ’08 Kevin & Frances Kopff Wiegers ’71 Connie Wiegner Kevin & Holly McGoff Wiesehan ’89 David & Marilyn Miller Wiethop ’65 Sarah Archambeault Wild ’91 David & Jayne Pollak Wilhelm ’75 Roger & Linda Brown Wilhite ’79 Lennon Willenborg ’27 Jeff & Pamela Marchetto Williams ’95 Kathy Wilmering ’76 Molly Wilmes ’27 Ken & Monica Pace Wilson ’75 Sara Wilton ’05 Karl & Katy Winkelmann John & Kathleen Bundschuh Winkler ’81 Amanda Jackson Winslow ’05 Jim & Ellen Puetz Wojcicki ’69 Nancy Wojcicki ’74 Robert & Mary Chisholm Wojciechowski ’62 David & Kathleen Miller Wolfersberger ’63 Rob & Julie Thompson Wolfslau ’92 Joel & Barbara Ludwig Womack ’67 Jeanne Wonio Ella Wood ’24 Jean Woodward Paul Woodward Trish Ruzicka Wright ’09 John & Julia Checkett Wright ’71 Taylor Wuennenberg ’25 Clare Zilch Wuesthoff ’11 Mary Wuschke ’66 Hayden Yorty ’26 Sydney Yorty ’24 Patrick & Theresa Yorty Megan Healey Young ’07 Jessica Niemeyer Young ’07 Angela Balch Zach ’99 Taylor Zarinelli ’24 Liz Zilch ’14 Annie Zilch ’22 Rob & Joan Ottenlips Zilch ’82 Glenn & JoAnn Zipfel Lisa Zobel Bryan Hettenbach & Annette Zobel Natalie Zwart ’26

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. To report an error or omission, please contact our Advancement office at 314-984-2814.

IN MEMORIAM

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IN MEMORIAM Mary Lou Ablen - 1969 Shirley McVey Alexander - 1949 Shirley and Tom Angus Jack Appelbaum William Henry Appelbaum June Conner Aydt - 1941 Jane Stoppelman Babbit - 1970 Nicolas Banks Bennett Barton John Bauer, Sr. Margaret Baxendale Zach Beihl Michael Berra Marjorie Biscan Joann M. Boyer Thomas Bradley, Jr. Bob Brewer Mary Helen Brindell Nancy Voegler Burns - 1956 Lt. Col. Michael Caruso George Casey Vicki Carrico Challis - 1964 Elizabeth Zipfel Clamp - 1975 Betty Clark Charles Clayton Sgt. Michael Conrad Jackie Costello Sarah Cowart Christopher Coyle Dolores Coyle Richard Cummings Maria Cushman Helen Deutschmann - 1948 Thomas Diehl Henry Doherty Sr. Paulette Ducharme, osu Frances Schaeffer Ebers - 1940 Deborah Kieffer Epperson - 1974 James J. Finn, III Rita Fisher Lawrence Joseph Fleming Marilyn Raubach Flores - 1962 Deborah Tintera Frederick - 1964 Gus Garrett Patrick Joseph Gibbons Elizabeth Halbruegger Goldkamp - 1950 Rita Flick Gonzalez - 1979 Mark Green June Greer Paula Griffith - 1971 Joseph Kent Guise Patsy Guitreau

Memorial gifts may be made to Ursuline Academy by mailing your gift along with the name of your loved one to: Katie Kempf Ursuline Academy 341 S. Sappington Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63122.

This list represents deceased alumnae, family, and members of our Ursuline community reported to our alumnae office from September 2023 through November 2024. To make a report, please send the name, relation, Ursuline relatives, and graduation year(s), to Ursuline Academy.

Domenica Haegele Nancy Hall - 1972 Sandra Hartin Carol Hornsey Helm - 1966 Molly Walsh Henroid - 2005 Angela Henske - 1990 Marilyn Henske Anne Hegeman Hoffman - 1964 Debbie Gentemann Hoffman - 1968 Jane Kelly Hoffman - 1964 Patrick Holley, Sr. Sr. Mary Anne Holmes, osu Mary Beth Logger Hopfinger - 1966 Rosemary Godar Ippolito - 1947 (Arcadia) Susan Hummel Jackson - 1974 Peggy Freeman Kelleher - 1957 Sr. Madeline Kelly, osu Wesley Kempfer Anthony Killian Irene Hughes Kincaid - 1960 Chuckie King Charles R. Koenig, Sr. Therese Krieger JoAnn Kroenung - 1949 Amal Kweiter Rosemary Michaelree Lakin - 1973 Joseph LaMartina Carl Laws, Jr. Catherine Leisure Sr. Mary Ellen Lewis, fsm - 1951 Marian Loyd Rita Grandy Lucas - 1963 Cpt. Gene Martin Marianne Foshage Marx - 1950 Russ Marzorati Gregory Massud, Jr. Shirley Dulong McCaffrey - 1947 Bob Meyer Jan Miles Jack Milford Marie Boedges Minneman - 1943 Doris Mitchell Keith Morton Diane Mounts Marjorie Welek Murphy - 1942 Stephan Nash Eleanor Young Newell - 1961 John Nieters Ann Lamb O’Brien - 1946 Martha “Martie” Holloran O’Grady Dr. David Ortbals Rosemary Kaufmann Page - 1961

Eric Pauls Laura Jean Pelizzaro Ruth Pinkley Linda Quint Pivarnik - 1966 John Pollard Eleanor McAuliffe Pons - 1947 Patricia Ann Palumbo Quinlan - 1963 Martin Ratermann Theodore Reigner Marilyn Cass Renick - 1957 John “Jack” Riordan Katie Roberts Peggy Schilli Ross - 1953 Peggy Rotter Alice Bresnan Sartori - Coyle Larry Sartori Carol Schaeffer Walter Schulte Dan Sextro Guy Sextro Michael Wells Smalley Donna McQuade Smith - 1969 Jane Frances Harsy Smith - 1954 Nancy Stanovsky Ashley Harvey Steffans - 2010 Judy Klug Steiner - 1967 John Stewart John Stockmann Louella Linderer Stoll - 1951 Margaret Sullivan Jane Venneman Sulze - 1954 Jim Sutterer Terry Syron Michael Dooley Thomas Sandy Urschel - 1960 Sandy Urschel Barbara Viehmann Sam Vitale Gail Walker Katie Rose Walsh - 2003 William Walsh Alice McTigue Wendel - 1943 Ruth Irene Werkmeister - 1943 Stephen Werkmeister Kathleen “Kaye” Laughlin West - 1960 Jean Whalen Christopher Windhorst Delbert Zerjav Kathleen Ziegler Dr. Matthew Ziemianski

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And always may your first recourse be to gather together at the feet of Jesus Christ and there, all of you, pray most fervently. For in this way, without any doubt, Jesus Christ will be in your midst…and he will enlighten you and show you what you have to do.

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