2018 Benefit Honoree
Joyce O’Hagan Nores ’49 Celebrating a lifetime Holy Child connection There are many things we love about Joyce O’Hagan Nores ’49—her sharp business sense, her charismatic leadership, her generous friendship, not to mention her sense of humor—she cracks an infectious grin when she points out the BMW logo glued to her walker. But most of all we love Joyce because she and her late husband, Don, have uncommonly big and giving hearts. Joyce is our alumna extraordinaire who has long embraced Mayfield as her family. And Mayfield is enriched and privileged to call Joyce our beloved daughter.
Three generations of Mayfield alumnae: Mary Hennessy Nores ’80, Joyce O’Hagan Nores ’49 and Mariah Snowden ’09
support. The circle is dedicated in memory of Mother Mary Francis, Mayfield’s Superior during Joyce’s high school years. “It was always ingrained in us as children that education was important and you give back to your community,” she said. “Don knew and understood my affinity for Mayfield and supported it.”
This year marks the 75th anniversary of Joyce’s lifelong friendship with Mayfield. She has spent 75 of her 86 years connected to Mayfield Junior and Senior Schools, beginning as a seventh grader at “We grew up feeling so valued and that is something Mayfield School in that stays with you for life. It’s that Holy Child spirit 1943. She stayed with her class of 13 girls that has kept me at Mayfield all this time.” through high school. — JOYCE O’HAGAN NORES ’49
For more than 40 years she and Don have supported Mayfield with “Actions Not Words”—through their service, generous gifts and belief in Holy Child education. During her six years on the Board of Trustees, Joyce was among the leaders who guided the Master Plan process that led to city approval of the campus transformation plan. Just like she won attendance awards in high school, Joyce never missed a city council meeting. Then, she raised her hand high and she and Don were among the first to pledge major support for the $13 million Faith in our Future capital campaign. Today, the Nores Circle in front of Pike Auditorium honors their longtime Mayfield 18
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“We always felt very protected and very loved at school,” Joyce said. “We grew up feeling so valued and that is something that stays with you for life. It’s that Holy Child spirit that has kept me at Mayfield all this time.”
Wilfrid’s dating service,” which ensured no Mayfield girl would ever be without a prom date. “Mother always seemed to have this stash of Catholic boys she would fix us up with.” Joyce O’Hagan married Don Nores—a Loyola High School and Loyola Marymount University graduate—in June 1952. In 1971, Don and Joyce founded their own company, Digital Printing Systems (DPS), which grew into a national leader in the parking and transit ticket printing industry. Joyce worked alongside Don in their thriving business, returning home each day in time to be with their three children, Jim, Nancy and Brian. She is still involved in the family-run DPS. Joyce is particularly proud of her family’s three-generation legacy at Mayfield. Her daughter-in-law Mary Hennessy Nores is a member of the class of 1980 and her granddaughter Mariah Snowden ’09 received her diploma from Joyce.
Her ongoing support of the Alumnae Holy Child Scholarship program ensures that girls continue to experience the distinctive spirit and excellence of a Mayfield education.
Joyce knows firsthand that the values of a Holy Child education transcend the decades. Yes, styles change, teaching evolves, the needs of students are more diverse.
Joyce remembers the fondness and loyalty to the Sisters that every girl experienced as part of their education back in the late 1940s—a bold education that prepared young women for college and jobs while instilling loving family values. She fondly recalls “Mother
“But the moral values of love for family, your school, and respect for your friends have not changed,” Joyce said. “For all the girls, Mayfield and family are one in the same.”
