THE URSU.LINES
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF URSULINE ACADEMY OF NEW ORLEANS
On the Cover:
During our Sailing to State event in the spring and the fall, seventh-grade girls get the unique chance to set sail with the Academy’s largest athletic team, the Sailing Team!
STAFF AND CONTRIBUTORS
Academy President
Laurie Leiva
K-12 Principal
Sue Heidel ’85
Director of Lily House and ECLC
Milissa Anthony
Editor
Angelique Dyer
Writers
Dominique Becnel
Angelique Dyer
Christy Jackson Zurcher ’00
Regine Rene-Labrousse ’01
Therese Wegmann ’78
Photographers
Barberito Photography
Tim Gendron
Kevin Gunn
Angelique Dyer
Dominique Becnel
Layout and Design
Lori Monahan Borden ’88
Lori Monahan Borden Design, LLC
MISSION STATEMENT
Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, founded in 1727, prepares confident and compassionate leaders for a diverse global society through Catholic spiritual formation, academic excellence, and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve.
PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
“Tell them that, wherever they are, they should give good example… and seek to spread peace and concord.”
- St. Angela Merici, Fifth Counsel
Dear Alumnae and Academy Friends,
I am proud to share the latest issue of the Ursu.Lines magazine. This edition includes highlights from the 2024-2025 academic year and provides a look ahead to some of the exciting events and activities planned for the 2025-2026 academic year and beyond.
This year’s Academy-wide theme, Spread Peace, is inspired by St. Angela Merici’s encouragement to be a good example and seek opportunities to spread peace and concord. St. Angela was described as having a magnetic personality and demonstrated wisdom in politics and business. These qualities are among those we hope to encourage in our students today. This year’s theme serves as a reminder to us all — teachers, staff, students, and parents — to be conscious of the energy and intention we bring to our work this year and to our relationships with one another.
I look forward to continuing to build these relationships with you, the alumnae and friends of the Academy. I have enjoyed getting to know many of you this past year. I especially enjoyed meeting alumnae in Houston and Dallas earlier this fall, and I hope to see you all back on State Street throughout the school year to spread peace and connect with our girls and our beautiful campus.
Enjoy this issue of Ursu.Lines!
Yours in the spirit of Serviam,
In 2027, Ursuline Academy of New Orleans will celebrate a truly historic milestone—its 300th anniversary. Founded in 1727 by the Ursuline Sisters, the Academy is the oldest, continuously operating school for young women and the oldest continuously Catholic school in the United States. For three centuries, Ursuline has educated generations of women, preparing them to lead with confidence, compassion and faith while shaping the cultural and educational fabric of New Orleans.
As we approach this remarkable milestone, Ursuline Academy is planning an 18-month-long celebration (starting in fall of 2026) to honor our legacy, showcase our impact and look toward the future. The Tricentennial provides a unique opportunity to reflect on three centuries of Ursuline education in New Orleans.
In the coming months, we will share details of planned events, initiatives and opportunities for engagement. We look forward to exploring how your partnership can help bring this vision to life.
Thank you for your continued support of Ursuline Academy. With your collaboration, we can ensure that our tricentennial is both a celebration of our past and a launchpad for our future.
With gratitude
Laurie Leiva President, Ursuline Academy
*Please note that this listing is not comprehensive; additional events will be scheduled during the 18-month-long Tricentennial celebration. Save the date for these major events.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
Traditions Day (opening Tricentennial Event)
NOVEMBER 13-15, 2026
Homecoming Weekend
JANUARY 8, 2027
Feast Day of Our Lady of Prompt Succor
FEBRUARY 19, 2027
Trailblazer Run-a-thon and Ursuline Academy
Community Fish Fry
MARCH 12, 2027
La Fête 300: Ursuline Forever
MAY 15, 2027
Graduation
AUGUST 7, 2027
Landing of the Ursulines 300th anniversary (August 7, 1727)
SEPTEMBER 7, 2027
Traditions Day
OCTOBER 15, 2027
80th Rally
NOVEMBER 12-14, 2027
Homecoming Weekend
Ursuline Academy of New Orleans Adult Responsibility and Psychology Classes Partner with DePaul USA for Service Learning Project
For the 2025-2026 school year, students in the Adult Responsibility and Psychology classes are partnering with DePaul USA New Orleans as part of a meaningful service-learning project, working with the national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services for the unhoused in New Orleans.
Mrs. Christina Schlaudecker’s Adult Responsibility class has taken on a sustainability focus, inspired by Sister Francis Xavier Hebert, OSU who is remembered as the first female pharmacist in what would become the United States. With medical supplies scarce in colonial Louisiana, she cultivated an extensive herb garden at the Old Ursuline Convent. She used the plants to prepare teas, infusions, and remedies that helped treat the sick throughout the community.
Mrs. Maureen Cremaldi’s Psychology class has taken a different approach by planning workshops for DePaul guests. Their workshop, scheduled for December 2025, will focus on emotions and how they are experienced in daily life. The class will explore how gratitude is connected to all emotions, including positive feelings we experience when life is going well. One emotion they are highlighting is tranquility—DePaul guests will create tranquility terrariums and explore how gratitude deepens their experience of peaceful emotions when life is good. As participants mindfully arrange plants, stones, and soil, they’ll experience being present and grateful for the small, beautiful thing that brings calmness to their space.
“I am incredibly proud of how the girls took the initiative from the very beginning, addressing the needs and wellness workshops that the DePaul clients required. Watching them interact with the men and women of DePaul was truly inspiring and the essence of Serviam in action. They genuinely embodied the spirit of St. Angela, spreading her message and light to everyone around them,” Schlaudecker said.
On Friday, October 10, 2025, the girls hosted their first workshop with guests from DePaul USA. During the session, students and guests explored how herbs and essential oils can support overall well-being. Ursuline students
created a guidebook highlighting different herbs and the essential oils derived from them, explaining their benefits for health—such as calming stress, fighting germs, and easing aches. The guide also includes tips on using natural remedies safely in everyday life.
“Through this partnership, our girls have discovered that service isn’t just about giving— it’s about receiving invaluable lessons in resilience, dignity, and shared humanity. These experiences illuminated gratitude for what they have, deepened their empathy for others’ struggles, and forged authentic connections within our community. Our students didn’t just serve; they were changed, carrying forward a light of understanding that will guide their personal and professional lives for years to come,” Cremaldi said.
As part of the workshop, students presented the guests with a “coffee table book” showcasing the healing properties of various herbs. They also created candles infused with essential oils to promote relaxation and eucalyptus bundles for showers, which can help ease stress and open the sinuses.
The Adult Responsibility class has also started an herb garden this school year and planted several crops, intending to host a farmers’ market in the spring, where DePaul guests and students can celebrate sustainability and community connection.
In the spirit of Serviam, these Ursuline girls are truly making a difference in their local community!
Sisterhood Connection: Global Ursuline Moments
By: Christy Jackson Zurcher ’00
West Harrison, IN
West Harrison, IN
St. Angela Merici encouraged the members of her company to “come together from time to time.” With an Ursuline network spanning six continents, it is a true blessing to come together, whether in person or virtually. During the 2024-2025 school year, Ursuline students and staff had the opportunity to connect with several sister schools within the Ursuline Education Network (UEN) and the Ursulines of the Roman Union.
Throughout the school year, some of the Academy’s high school student leaders participated virtually in “What’s U.P.?” - Zoom conversations on Ursuline-piloted programs, and a virtual student conference titled “AI: Brave New World.” A small group of students also traveled to West Harrison, Indiana, for the Student Leadership Conference - “Be as Ministers and Servants: Leadership from St. Angela’s First Counsel.” Several juniors, along with Principal Sue Heidel ’85 and high school U.S. Government teacher, Christina Schlaudecker, joined other UEN schools for the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women conference in New York, where they examined the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Other opportunities included annual UEN Student Service and Athletic Awards and an Ursuline Schools’ volleyball tournament hosted by Ursuline Academy in Dedham, Massachusetts.
We are grateful for the opportunity to interact with our global Ursuline family and come together in the spirit of St. Angela.
Ursuline students visited the United Nations Headquarters while attending the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women conference in New York.
ACT MOVE BELIEVE
Act, move, believe - three words synonymous with three initials - SRM. Sr. Regina Marie Fronmüller, affectionately known throughout New Orleans and beyond as SRM, has truly brought these words of St. Angela Merici to life in her 65+ years as an Ursuline Sister. With nearly half of those years spent in New Orleans, SRM has left her mark on the hearts of students, parents, faculty, alumnae, volunteers, and community members alike.
She has served the Academy in a wide range of roles—from faculty member to Academy Trustee member—and in countless meaningful ways in between. Throughout it all, she has been a guiding example to many.
“ACT in such a way that they may always follow your example.” - St. Angela Merici
Perhaps SRM’s most impactful role was that of an art teacher - serving as a role model and example to each of her students. Her love of art inspired so many “art majors” throughout her time at Ursuline. Classes with SRM in Tower Studio went beyond the fundamentals of art—they nurtured individual talents and inspired a deeper appreciation for the art in everyday living. During her time of teaching, SRM also led many European trips. These trips gave students the chance to see the world, connect with new cultures, and explore famous works of art in the places where they were created.
As an Ursuline Sister, SRM has modeled the teachings of St. Angela Merici - sharing her spirit
and charism with all of those she has served. Her example of servant leadership recently inspired the Academy to rename its service award The Sr. Regina Marie Fronmüller, OSU Service Award, which is presented to graduates who have completed 100 or more hours of service each year of high school. Inaugural recipients of this award from the Skip Class of 2025 are Maggie Dunn, Eva Martinez, and Alexandra Sanchez.
“Do something, get MOVING.” - St. Angela Merici
SRM has moved in service throughout the greater New Orleans community in her work at the Academy and with St. Bernard Project (SBP), Holy Name Parish, and the Ignatius Chapel Community at Loyola University New Orleans. “SBP is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities shrink the time between disaster and recovery by rebuilding homes, increasing resilience, and improving policies to better serve the needs of all Americans.” - sbpusa.org
SRM’s work with SBP began after Hurricane Katrina. She saw a need in the community and was moved to respond. She also launched “Nuns Build,” an annual effort uniting religious sisters nationwide to rebuild homes and serve communities in need. She was instrumental in the creation of Ursuline Links - an international service exchange between Ursuline schools. SRM has called upon Ursuline students and staff in St. Louis, Missouri, and Forest Gate, London, to serve SBP throughout these years. For nearly 20 years, she has inspired almost 500 volunteers to help rebuild over 100 homes and has raised over $450,000 for SBP. Through her fundraising efforts, she has made 13 Ursuline-sponsored homes possible. In honor of her service, SRM received SBP’s inaugural Jim Feeney Award for Volunteer Service in 2023.
Service wasn’t the only thing keeping SRM moving around NOLA. When she didn’t have power tools in hand, she enjoyed grabbing a PJ’s coffee or a Plum Street snoball. She never missed the opportunity to jump into a good second line, catch a few Mardi Gras beads, or visit a local art gallery. Her love for all things New Orleans kept her in constant motion - a true ambassador for the Crescent City. She now brings that same joie de vivre spirit to her new ministry in St. Louis.
“BELIEVE it, do not doubt, have firm faith that it will be so. Blessed are those who will take very good care of it.”
- St. Angela Merici
SRM’s firm faith and belief in the Ursuline mission have made her a living example of Serviam in action. She has been a wonderful cheerleader for the Academy, sharing this true blue spirit with everyone who has stepped onto the State Street campus. She has been a fundraiser, advocate, and spiritual counselor. It’s no surprise that one of her favorite days of the school year is St. Angela’s Feast Day - a day of service and prayer. SRM has joyfully worked alongside students and staff on this special day of service in honor of our Ursuline foundress.
“ACT, MOVE, BELIEVE, strive, hope, cry out to God with all your heart, for without doubt you will see marvelous things.”
- St. Angela Merici
We have indeed seen marvelous things with SRM as part of our lives. We are certain that her servant heart has inspired the hearts of so many - encouraging us to act with love, move with purpose, and believe with faith.
SKIPS OF 2025
On May 17, 2025, the Skips of ‘25 officially became Ursuline Academy graduates and cemented themselves in the fabric of 298 years of education and legacy.
The Class of 2025 earned a total of $11.7 million in scholarships, were accepted into 172 colleges and universities, and celebrated two college athletic commitments for sailing and volleyball. Living the Ursuline motto of Serviam - “I will serve” - out loud, the class of 2025 has spent 9,228 hours serving the community over the past five years.
Julynn Marie Collins
the class of 2025 valedictorian, was a member of Beta Club, the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and received Alpha Honors all four years of high school. During her time at Ursuline, Julynn was a member of the Diversity of Women Club, Queen’s Players, Operation Donation, the Academy Choir, and was a Student Ambassador. She also thrived on the court as a member of the Ursuline Basketball team, the Track and Field team, the Dance team, and St. Augustine High School’s Dance team, the Golden Hearts. With Serviam at the heart of her time at Ursuline, Julynn wrote letters to the elder community, volunteered at a summer camp for children with developmental disabilities, and spent time training young girls in track and field. Julynn attends Alabama State University, studying Accounting/Finance, with a minor in Mathematics or Biology.
Samantha James
was named the salutatorian for the class of 2025, and she was a member of the National English Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, as well as the Queen’s Players, Diversity of Women Club, Book Club, Wellness Squad, and the Fitness Club. Samantha, while carrying a course load of AP classes, has a passion for theater, music, and dance, as a member of the Ursuline Dance team, as well as taking private ballet lessons, and starred in a summer production of “Carmen” and “The Magic Flute.” She has been in multiple Academy productions on the stage, and atttends Fordham University, studying theater.
By: Angelique Dyer
AWARDS
EMILY BIEHL
The highest award Ursuline presents, the Courtesy, Loyalty, and Courage Medal recipient
CLAIRE WALSH
Sister Damian Aycock, OSU Award recipient
ERIN VAN RYCKEGHEM
The Sedes Sapientiae Medal recipient
SANIAYA ANDREA JOYCE FUSILIER
The Ursuline Alumnae Association 2025 Cor Unum Award recipient
CAMILLE MORROW
Ursuline Alumnae Association Sunshine Sister Award recipient
MARGARET DUNN, EVA MARTINEZ, AND ALEXANDRA SANCHEZ
LONGEVITY
Longevity awards are presented to graduating seniors who have attended Ursuline Academy since kindergarten or before.
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Lauren Galligan, Elle Lewis, Mackenzie Stephens, Claire Walsh,
Evie Van Ryckeghem, Izzey Price, Mia Laughlin, Haley Heiser
LEGACY
Legacies are graduates who have a mother and/or grandmother who is an alumna of Ursuline.
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Mackenzie Ann Stephens, Michelle Ricks Stephens ’92 - Mother
Camille Isabelle Morrow, Katherine Conzelmann Nolan ’37 - Late Great-Grandmother
Isabella Grace Price, Jodie Abadie Price ’96 - Mother
Claire Cassibry Walsh, Cathryn Cassibry Walsh, Associate Member ’93 - Mother
The Legacy of Serviam Through SCHOLARSHIP
By: Dominique Becnel
Named scholarships at Ursuline Academy are a testament to the generosity and vision of benefactors who believe deeply in the power of an Ursuline education and our mission of Serviam. These scholarships provide critical financial support, ensuring that deserving students have the opportunity to thrive academically, spiritually, and personally in our nurturing environment.
Deborah Augustine Grant ’79 established the Deborah Augustine Grant Leadership Scholarship in 2015 when she was recognized as the Ursuline Alumnae Association Distinguished Alumna. Since its establishment, the scholarship has been awarded to 13 students.
“I have a fundamental belief that education, or the attainment of an
education, is the great equalizer. It allows people from all kinds of backgrounds to have an equitable opportunity to advance.”
Over the years, Grant has had the opportunity to meet several of her scholarship recipients in person. She recalled, “The young women I've met have been outstanding, forward thinking students. They've seen a bright future for themselves, while they consistently give back in their communities.”
Grant was inspired to establish her scholarship because of the strong value her mother placed on her own education and how she was able to give back as an educator. A public high school teacher for 40 years, Grant’s mother graduated from and taught at McDonogh 35 Senior High
School in New Orleans, the first college preparatory school for African-American students in the state of Louisiana.
Michael Flick was also moved to give back by his mother – Lucile Ash Flick ’38. Earning a joint degree from Ursuline College and Loyola University, Michael shared, “She viewed herself as an Ursuline graduate through and through.”
Among the students that have received the scholarship since it was established in 2022, Erin “Evie” Van Ryckeghem ’25 met Michael and his wife Julie at the Scholarship Recognition Ceremony and Reception in November 2024. Julie Flick shared, “I remember distinctly all of the pins on Evie’s blazer and all of the things she achieved while at Ursuline – I’m extra proud of her to know that she is going to Tulane this fall.”
When reflecting on giving back to the Academy in this way and the legacy of their scholarship, the Flicks shared, “If you give someone a scholarship, you give someone a bright future…These young people who have these wonderful opportunities will become great citizens whether in New Orleans or somewhere else. We hope they take advantage of
this opportunity and spread joy.”
Three Gisevius sisters – Carol Gisevius Waguespack ’59, Joan Gisevius Johnson ’61, and the late Jane Gisevius ’61 – and their family have long recognized the importance of an Ursuline education, establishing the Valda Gisevius Memorial Scholarship in honor of their mother in 2015, a woman who created a sense of community and connectedness, both inside and outside the home, often driving the Ursuline nuns to and from appointments and establishing deep friendships with the Sisters. In addition, recognizing her sister’s dedication and commitment to Ursuline education, Jane established the Joan Gisevius Johnson Scholarship in her sister’s honor in 2017.
Ursuline alumna Jennifer Johnson Molina ’85, daughter of Joan, and niece of Carol and Jane shared that education has been incredibly important to their entire family at all levels, reflecting on something her grandfather used to say frequently –“You
can have
things,
but you can lose
them.
But what is put in your mind with education is a forever thing, rather than material.”
While Jennifer explained that the idea of giving back to Catholic education was
rooted in her grandfather because of his lifelong gratitude for a scholarship to a Catholic University, both she and Carol agreed that gifts to the Serviam Annual Fund are equally important to sustain the Academy. Carol shared from her first-hand experience serving on the Board of Trustees at both Ursuline Academy and Loyola University New Orleans that general funds are needed to operate the school efficiently. Jennifer, whose mother was a lifelong Catholic educator, said, “We're sensitive to the idea that there are general funds…Scholarships are important, but you’ve got to run the school.”
Grant shared that giving back in the form of a scholarship not only cements your legacy but it is the living embodiment of Serviam. Each named scholarship reflects the values of those who create them, celebrating the legacy of giving and inspiring students to pursue excellence while embracing the Ursuline tradition of service and leadership. Through these meaningful gifts, benefactors open doors of opportunity and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and their families.
Generous alumnae, friends, and supporters of Ursuline Academy supported Rally Give Day. Because of you, the Academy reached its goal of 100 alumnae donors in 24 hours to unlock an additional $44,000 to support Ursuline education!
TOGETHER, 137 DONORS RAISED $56,388.
We celebrated Rally Give Day at Rally Hour on Thursday, October 16, at Oak & Ale. There was so much spirit in the room as alumnae connected with classmates across generations. This special gathering provided the perfect opportunity to reconnect, build community, and rally together in support of scholarships for the next generation of Ursuline women.
THE SKIPS
topped the Mascot Leaderboard with the top number of donors: 53!
THE SIOUX/PHOENIX
topped the Mascot Leaderboard with the most funds raised on Rally Give Day: $2,107!
THE CLASS OF 1974
topped the Class Leaderboard with the top number of donors: 22!
THE CLASS OF 1979
topped the Class Leaderboard with the most funds raised on Rally Give Day: $2,174!
ABOUT ALUMNAE
125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE URSULINE ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION
On April 24, 2025, Ursuline Academy of New Orleans celebrated the 125th anniversary of its Alumnae Association. Established on April 24, 1900, the association has been dedicated to strengthening the bond between former students and their alma mater. The celebration took place on April 23, 2025, in the Academy's Courtyard and featured a champagne toast honoring Cor Unum Collective Members, followed by food, drinks, and a celebration of True Blue sisterhood!
2025-26 ALVARO O’BYRNE AND MARIA TERESA MALVEHY O’BYRNE FACULTY CH AIR
Congratulations to Kaitlyn Delatte, the 2025-26 Alvaro O’Byrne and Maria Teresa Malvehy O’Byrne Faculty Chair, in recognition of her ability to spark intellectual curiosity, nurture a lifelong love of learning, and embody true excellence in the classroom. This endowed Faculty Chair was established by Margarita Curtis ‘69 in honor of the enduring legacy of Alvaro and Maria Teresa O'Byrne, who believed in the transformative power of a faith-based, rigorous education, recognizing the outstanding Ursuline faculty members who embody the Academy’s mission and demonstrate excellence in teaching and leadership. Mrs. Delatte is so deserving of this recognition, and it is an honor to celebrate her in this meaningful way.
BLACK ALUMNAE NETWORK
Over 50 Black Ursuline alumnae gathered in February 2025 for the first Ursuline Black Alumnae Networking Reception! Led by Rhesa Ortique McDonald ’66 and Deborah Augustine Grant ’79, this reception was a space for generations of Ursuline Girls to reconnect, celebrate their shared experiences, tell their stories, and strengthen the incredible legacy of Black excellence within our Ursuline alumnae community!
HOMECOMING AND LA FETE 298
Homecoming 2024 was such a beautiful day to celebrate our sisterhood and our home on State Street! Together, with Urusline alumnae from all over the country, we honored our Distinguished Alumnae, Gayle Parmelee '48 and Patricia "Paddy" Pittman Barattini '74; inducted the 50th reunion class into the Sweetheart Club; recognized a special scholarship in honor of Nia Robertson ’97; and celebrated all of the reunion years, including some Ursuline Girls celebrating 75 and 80 years since graduation!
ALUMNAE GATHERINGS AROUND THE COUNTRY
Throughout the year, Ursuline alumnae gathered in Dallas, Houston, St. Louis, and on the North Shore of Louisiana to celebrate and reunite with classmates, and connect with current Ursuline students and administrators. Be sure to visit uanola.org/alumnae and check out the calendar for upcoming events in your city!
SWEETHEART LUNCHEON
Galentine’s Day this year was the perfect time to celebrate friendship and sisterhood at Ursuline Academy's Sweetheart Club Luncheon! We welcomed the Class of 1974 into the Sweetheart Club and raised a glass to the love we all share for Ursuline at Ralph's on the Park.
Houston
St. Louis
Northshore Dallas
IN MEMORIAM
Alumnae
Anna Tortorich Medo ’39
Mary Eola Hogg ‘41
Juanita Fernandez Perret ’42
Marie Tortorich Bannon ’44
Joy Schilling Comboy Pavolini ’44
Marie Catherine Reggio Nunmaker Derenbecker ’47
Claire Brechtel Collier C ’50
Beverly d'Aquin Stevens ’52
Shirley Deas Gelpi Zibilich ’52
Shirley Kenny Saint ‘53
Domenica Calamia Villarrubia ’53
Barbara Littlejohn Delpercio ’54
Eileen Gill ’54
Sister Maria Hornung, MMS ’54
Jacquelyn Calamia Catalanotto ’55
Margaret Ann Morgan Newman ’55
Mary Ann Helm Coker ’56
Carole Yvonne Glass Hendry ‘56
Jane Babst Truett ‘56
Audrey Tansey Ashford ’58
Hazel Ory Fontan Rue ’58
Sister Bridget Haase, OSU ’59
Susan Labry Meyn, Ph.D ‘59
Kathryn “Page” Keenan Morgan ’59
Dr. Janet Moser Parker ’60
Patricia Lind Sullivan ‘60
Mary Coulon Bourgeois ’61
Nancy Patron Campeaux ’61
Dr. Helen Rogers Duracher ’61
Marguerite “Peggy” Lala Young ’62
Pamela Wilde Connolly ‘64
Patricia McNamara Ellis ’64
Sydney Johnson Kraemer ’65
Sharon Moskau Marchand ’66
Janet Crumhorn Pesce ’66
Susan Badeaux Fox ’67
Louise Robbert Huete ’69
Joan Vath Blythe ‘73
Mary Ann LeBlanc Psarellis ’73
Ellen Poteet, Ph.D. ’78 AM
Carli Kaplan Fried ’79
Robi Lynn Roberts Givens ’83
Jill Washington ’84
Erin Colgher Fanning ‘85
Amanda Rabalais ‘91
Anh Thu Bui-Gasho ‘92
Daughter of
Loretto Morvant Babst ’30, C ’33 (DEC)
Marguerite Hassinger Morgan ’30, C ’34 (DEC)
Marion Morvant McNamara ’38, C ’42 (DEC)
Mary Lachin LeBlanc C ’42 (DEC)
Mary Lynne Bologna Clogher ‘59
Son of
Joyce Lafaye Crews ‘50 (DEC)
Rita Kron Muldrey C’40 (DEC)
Husband
of
Coleen Perilloux Landry HM
Patricia Talbot Hotard ’52
Diana Wick Livaudais ’59
Marguerite “Peggy” Lala Young ’62
Maureen Carriere Lundgren ’65
Patricia DeSautel Casey ’76
Marie-Josephe’ May Traylor ’76
Susan deFrance ’78
Pandora Hoare Rissmann ’81
Aubrey Kane Milani ‘03
Mother of
Diane Donovan Voigt ‘64
Margaret Donovan Mufdi ‘66
Nancy Donovan Gallavan ‘70 (DEC)
Mary Elizabeth Donovan ‘72 (DEC)
Pamela Casey Stanton ‘72
Peggy Gelpi ’73
Julie Morial Cruz, MD ’75
Bridget Donovan Wilson ‘75
Margaret Medo Babin ’76
Katherine Casey Caffery ‘76
Loran Comboy Graham ’76
Elizabeth Oswald Fetzer ‘78
Patricia Donovan Rossi ‘78 (DEC)
Kathleen Donovan Messina ‘79
Yvonne Diaz del Valle Opie ’81
Mary Ann Schully Voelkel ’81
Charlene Campeaux Boss ’82
Elizabeth Medo Ricci ’82
Cheri Morial Ausberry ’84
Cherie Campeaux Robinson ’85
Stefanie Dunlap Ecuyer ’87
Cindy Campeaux Segalla ’87
Honorable Monique Morial ’88
Connie Campeaux Davis ’89
Stefanie Dunlap Ecuyer ‘89
April Himel ’00
Quynh Nhu Vu ’00
Father of
Julie St. Martin Bordelon ’75
Katherine Landry ’75
Jan Ullo ’75
Sandy Ullo Albert ’78
Yvette St. Martin Coleman ’79
Adele St. Martin Parker ’80
Leslie Castay Burkey ’81
Tammy Ullo Larson ’81
Rochelle Larche ’86 (DEC)
Eileen Duckworth Perkins ’86
Stefanie Dunlap Ecuyer ’87
Michelle Livaudais Vandenweghe ’88
Christine Conigliaro Dufrechou ’89
Honorable Charlene Larche-Mason ’89
Patricia Voigt ’89
Tiffany Cascio Lassiegne ‘98
Danielle Luminais AM ’00
Elizabeth Duckworth Delaney ’02
Barbara Traylor ’03
Elizabeth Casey ’07
Marci Holstein Braud ‘12
Sister of
Mary Deas Demarest AME
Mary Clare Hogg ‘37 (DEC)
Anna Tortorich Medo ’39 (DEC)
Marie Tortorich Bannon ’44 (DEC)
Lettie Lou Deas Counce ’46, C ’50 (DEC)
Domenica Calamia Villarrubia ’53 (DEC)
Janet Deas Legrand ’54
Jacquelyn Calamia Catalanotto ’55 (DEC)
Sandra Tansey Jones ’61
Kathleen Vath Faler ‘62
Carol Ann McNamara Gordon ’63
Sister Courtney Haase, P.C. AMH ’63
Cynthia Johnson McDonald ’63
Peggy Vath Warner ‘64
Linda Johnson ’65
Louise LeBlanc Newman ’67
Rebecca Johnson Richardson AM ’69
Mary Louise Vath Berzas ‘70
Mary Beth Johnson Kenney AM ’71
Shelby Stumpf Key ’71
Therese LeBlanc ’71
Bonnie Johnson Chambers AM ’72
Clare Coulon ’72
Mary Kathleen McNamara Koutsioukis ’72
Lisette Robbert Fabacher ’74
Leslie Robbert Marsh ’79 (DEC)
Jennifer Johnson ’87
Lori Monahan Borden ’88
Stephanie Clogher-Fullmer ‘89 (DEC)
Brother of
Coleen Perilloux Landry HM
Gwendolyn Lundgren Shopper ’60 (DEC)
Patricia Ann Muldrey Poynot ‘64
Janet Bordes Stafford ’66
Margaret Muldrey Kane ‘67
Kathleen Muldrey Hannigan ‘72
Catherine Crews Courtney ‘78
Lynn Crews Solorio ‘83
Beverly Crews McQuaid ‘85
Emilie Boucvalt Martin ’14
Grandmother of
Bridget Voigt Ehrhardt ‘91
Sarah Hassell Perkins ’99
Meghann Comboy Jordan ’01
Grace Farinas Ridenour ’02
Amber Matherne ’03
Julia Farinas ’04
Ashton Kline Galt ’04
Sarah Aupied Matthews ’04
Summer Sumich Orges ’04
Brittany Nicholas Phillips ’04
Adeyln Matherne Johnston ’05
Samira Jones Marigny ’06
Mary Graham Leon ’07
Maria Wink Meyers ’07
Beryl Kline Plaisance ’07
Amanda Chivleatto Williamson ’07
Mary Donovan Becnel ‘08
Clare Donovan ‘09
Bridget Oswald Anderson ‘10
Monica Wink Pryphun ’11
Emerite Comboy ’12
Hailey Kline ’12
Emily Niehaus ’12
Claire Oswald ‘13
Joy Comboy ’14
Gail Comboy ’16
Grace Donovan ‘16
Grandfather of
Christina Macaluso Hammock ’95
Elizabeth Macaluso Barrabee ’97
Emily Macaluso Mertes ’04
Maria Wink Meyers ’07
Bridget Oswald Anderson ‘10
Monica Wink Pryphun ’11
Emma Castay ’13
Esther Castay ’13
Claire Oswald ‘13
Victoria Vandenweghe ’23
Granddaughter of
Elaine Miller Bologna C‘39 (DEC)
Grandson of
Bernice Ory Fulton ’34 (DEC)
Aunt of
Elizabeth Weiss ’88
Anne Weiss Teijelo ’89
Kefla George Brown ’93
Bridget Calongne ’08
Uncle of
Katherine Landry ’75
Laura Cangelosi Sewell ’80
Julie Cangelosi Ryan ’82
Chantal Hamm ’85
Kathleen Hamm Zuniga ’88
Jennifer Doepp Panitch ’94
Margaret Sewell ’11
Niece of
Anna Hassinger 1916 (DEC)
Leonora Hassinger Woods 1923 (DEC)
Sr. Mary Francis Hassinger, OSU 1924 (DEC)
Clara Hassinger Coffin 1926 (DEC)
Loretto Morvant Babst ’30, C ’33 (DEC)
Alice Morvant Steiner ’31 (DEC)
Mary Teresa Bologna Krentel ‘38 (DEC)
Marion Morvant McNamara ’38, C ’42 (DEC)
Gloria Lachin Mouledoux C ’45 (DEC)
Joanne Bologna ‘62
Nephew of
Margaret Muldrey Gaudry C‘42 (DEC)
Beverly Ann Lafaye Clark ‘45 (DEC)
Angela Fulton Castay ’74
Cousin of
Dr. Gene Hassinger ’42 (DEC)
Maria Patron Stamps ’42 (DEC)
Gloria Patron ’47 (DEC)
Nidia Ponce Patron de Gamboa ’50
Alvis Wilson ’51
Beatriz Patron Castellanos ’54
Sylvia Patron Woodward ’56
Jane Babst Truett ’56 (DEC)
Loretto Babst Stephens ’57
Patricia Giglio Patron ’64
Madeline Patron Caulking ’65
Emery Clark ‘68
Vicky Bologna Cerniglia ‘69
Mary Jo Krentel Prejeant ‘71
Edna Krentel Greenbaum ‘75
Susan Steiner Villere ’75
Loretta Krentel Krasnow ‘77
Andree Patron ’88
Kathryn Fulton Eden ’96
Carolyn Fulton Grygo ’96
Abigail Greenbaum Roniger ‘03
Annie Krasnow Palmer ‘10
Emma Castay ’13
Esther Castay ’13
Mother-in-law of
Kathleen Ryan Medo ’63
Father-in-law of
Angela Fulton Castay ’74
Alison Toussaint LeBeaux ’86
Karen Hubble Mortillaro ’89
Katherine Canseco Holstein ‘09
Brother-in-law of
Elizabeth Talbot Quinn ’51 (DEC)
Suzanne Artigues Cangelosi ’57
Sheila Wick Doepp ’63
Marie Tripp Hanemann ‘69
Dolores Tripp Breaux ‘71
Maria May Cespedes ’71
Rose May Carroll ’78
Terri DeSautel Dwyer ’78
Each year, the Ursuline Alumnae Association honors an outstanding member at the Homecoming celebration. The Distinguished Alumna, chosen by the Awards Committee of the Association, is an outstanding graduate who best exemplifies the core values and ideals of an Ursuline Education in all aspects of her life. We’re thrilled to honor our 2025 Distinguished Alumna, Dr. Adelaide “Beeta” Hebert '71. Dr. Hebert has touched many with her wisdom, compassion, and friendship. Dr. Hebert is a nationally recognized physician, researcher, and educator whose pioneering work has shaped the field of pediatric dermatology in the United States.
A proud 1971 graduate of Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, Dr. Hebert went on to earn her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Dermatology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Northwestern University.
For more than 30 years, Dr. Hebert has served as Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Board-certified in Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, and Wound Healing, she has been an investigator in over 130 clinical trials with a focus on atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, and vascular
A respected national leader, Dr. Hebert has served as President of both the Society for Pediatric Dermatology and the Women’s Dermatologic Society, advancing her field and mentoring generations of physicians.
A devoted advocate for children and a model of Serviam, Dr. Hebert exemplifies the mission of Ursuline women — using expertise, faith, and purpose to transform lives and lead with distinction. Her life has been described as a “living faith” with a lifelong commitment to peacemaking at its core. The very embodiment of what it means to be Ursuline educated, we look forward to celebrating Dr. Hebert at Homecoming this year!
Ursuline Academy of New Orleans is proud to call Dr. Adelaide Hebert '71 a Distinguished Alumna.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA
2025
DR. ADELAIDE “BEETA” HEBERT '71
Trailblazer Run-A-Thon
On Friday, March 21, 2025, Ursuline students from K-12 hit the track for the Trailblazer Run-A-Thon! Thanks to the incredible support of students, parents, teachers, staff, alumnae, and community members, we raised more than $64,500 for the Serviam Shuttle! This shuttle will not only benefit Ursuline Academy but also the communities we are called to serve.
Last school year, as an Academy, we celebrated the theme, “Be the Light.” In recognition of the UA faculty and staff's commitment to Ursuline education, we created the Spirit of St. Angela Award. José Gutierrez was the inaugural recipient of the Spirit of St. Angela Award, and we celebrated his achievement during the Academy Mass in April.
The Ursuline varsity volleyball team traveled to Boston for the annual Ursuline Sisters tournament to compete against Ursuline Dallas, St. Louis, and Dedham in September 2024! We sent our team off from State Street with a spirit tunnel to show our support!
Fish Fry
Families, community members, faculty and staff, sponsors, volunteers, and vendors gathered in Ursuline’s beautiful Courtyard for our inaugural Fish Fry on March 21, 2025.
The Little Mermaid, Jr.
Local elementary schools, family, friends, and community members joined us "Under the Sea" to support our talented students in our Spring Musical: The Little Mermaid, Jr. on April 11-12, 2025. Director Katie Peck, Music Director Marisa Sorrentino, the cast and crew, the parents, faculty, and staff worked together to make all of the shows successful!
Dangle-Lions
Mrs. Notarianni's first-grade entrepreneurs raised a total of $1,011 from their Dangle-Lions business. In the true spirit of
The amazing talent and creativity of our students was on full display across campus at Ursuline’s Fine Arts Festival on
Traditions Mass
Our beloved Sister Regina Marie joined us back on campus for our annual Traditions Mass on September 7, 2025. Fr. Penn Dawson, S.J., prayerfully presided over Mass, blessing both our students’ backpacks and our brand-new Serviam Shuttle.
Fine Arts Festival
SAVE THE DATE JOIN US ON STATE
Join us on State Street for these upcoming events. Scan below for a full calendar of all the exciting and fun things happening at Ursuline Academy this school year!
Junior League Holly Jolly Market ........ Wednesday, December 3-4, 2025
Poinsettias, Cookies, and Cold Drinks ........ Thursday, December 4, 2025
OLPS Feast Day............................................ Thursday, January 8, 2026
International ServiamDay .......................... Saturday, January 24, 2026
St. Joseph’s Day Altar .................................... Thursday, March 19, 2026
Fish Fry ............................................................. Friday, March 27, 2026
Spring Musical ........................ Friday, April 17 - Saturday, April 18, 2026
Baccalaureate Mass .......................................... Saturday, May 16, 2026
2026 Graduation Ceremony ............................... Saturday, May 16, 2026
“Tell them that, wherever they are, they should give good example…and seek to spread peace and concord.”
St. Angela Merici
At Ursuline Academy, our students seek to spread peace every day: through friendship and kindness in the classroom, through courage on the stage and strength on the field, through service that transforms our community. It is our commitment to Serviam—I will serve.
This is the heart of an Ursuline education: forming intelligent, compassionate, and faith-filled young women who serve others, seek to spread peace, and strive to create a better world. Carrying this mission forward takes all of us. Your gift to the Serviam Annual Fund helps our girls live out St. Angela’s call—to seek peace and spread it wherever they go.
This season, join us in this sacred work. Make your gift today.
Scan below or visit www.uanola.org/alumnae/support to give or send your gift using the enclosed envelope by December 31, 2025 for tax year 2025.
