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Mother Caroline Friess Alumnae of the Year
Sister Sharon Slear ’61, SSND, Ph.D., and Marguerite “Peggy” Mullan Greenman ’61
Notre Dame Preparatory School is proud to honor Sister Sharon Slear, SSND, Ph.D. ’61, and Marguerite “Peggy” Mullan Greenman ’61 as the 2025 corecipients of the Mother Caroline Friess Alumna of the Year Award—one of the highest honors bestowed upon a Notre Dame Prep alumna. As cherished jubilarians and members of the first class to graduate from NDP’s Hampton Lane campus, Sister Sharon and Peggy have each made a lasting impact on their communities.
Sister Sharon Slear, SSND, Ph.D. ’61: A visionary leader and lifelong educator, Sister Sharon has transformed Catholic education through decades of service. From her early days at Archbishop Keough and Bishop Walsh to building graduate and doctoral programs at Notre Dame of Maryland University, her leadership has empowered generations of educators and students. Honored with numerous awards, she continues to serve both Notre Dame Prep and the university. We proudly recognize her extraordinary impact and unwavering commitment to academic excellence, faith, and leadership.
Marguerite “Peggy” Mullan Greenman ’61: A 12-year girl and past Alumnae President, Peggy remains a devoted advocate, staying active with her classmates and supporting NDP’s mission. A loyal benefactor, her generosity established multiple family scholarships, ensuring future Blazers access to an NDP education. Peggy’s legacy spans generations of NDP women and deep Baltimore roots. Peggy is the owner of the Joseph Mullan Co., an apartment management company founded by her father in 1971. Since 1995, she has faithfully carried on his legacy, managing the family business. In every way, Peggy Greenman exemplifies the spirit of NDP: faith-filled, generous, grounded in tradition, and forward-looking.
