THE URSU.LINES THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF URSULINE ACADEMY OF NEW ORLEANS
2015-2016
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URSU.LINES STAFF & CONTRIBUTORS Academy President
DR. KAREN THOMAS MCNAY
Elementary School Principal KIM HARPER DIMARCO
High School Principal ALICE BAIRNSFATHER
Director of Admissions NICOLE ALVAREZ
Director of Alumnae CHRISTY JACKSON ZURCHER ’00
Director of Communications KATE UHLE
Director of Development JANE ANN FROSCH
Contributing Writers & Photographers
GINGER LOPEZ BAPTISTE ’66 PAT GARIN CLAIRE RELF LAMOTHE ’66 RHESA ORTIQUE MCDONALD ’66 SARAH RUSH MILLER MAUREEN MOCK VERDERAME ’66 DONN YOUNG
Layout & Design
LORI MONAHAN BORDEN ’88 LORI MONAHAN BORDEN DESIGN 2
what’s inside
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 President’s Perspective 5 STEAM 8 Legacy Dining Hall 10 To The Beat 11 Lions Make History
12 Inside the Museum: Photos by a Sister 14 Selfless Service: Honoring Ursuline Pioneers 16 Trailblazers of 1966 18 Oh, She’s A Sweetheart 19 From Course to Course: Inside & Out 20 Ursuline Fixtures 22 Skip Class of 2016 26 Cor Unum Award 2016 28 2015 Distinguished Alumna 29 Scholarships 30 Weddings: Alumnae Marriages 32 Miracles: Alumnae Babies 34 About Alumnae 40 Alumnae Chapter Gatherings 41 Young Alumnae Tailgate 42 Reunited: Class Reunions 46 OLPS Legacy Society 47 In Memoriam 50 Around State Street 52 Annual Report
ON THE COVER Chemistry students are investigating the differences between ionic and covalent compounds. Melting points, boiling points, solubility, and conductivity of several substances are observed in this laboratory activity. 3
Dear Ursuline Family, As you turn through the pages of this edition of The Ursu.Lines, the past, present and future tell the story of Ursuline Academy of New Orleans. Our Sisters steered the past with a history richer than any school in the nation, as you will read about in Inside the Museum: Photos by a Sister, Selfless Service: Honoring Ursuline Pioneers and Oh, She’s A Sweetheart. Our nation continues to grapple with living Jesus’ call to “love one another, as I have loved you.” The Ursuline Sisters understood that Jesus’ commandment extended to education. When our Sisters arrived in New Orleans in 1727, their education included all women, Native-American, African-American, Spanish and French. The Ursuline Sisters understood that women change society. Their vision and conviction to provide a faithful and just society occurred before our country was even imagined. Our Sisters continued to educate all women until laws in the later 1800s made this impossible. In this issue, our Ursuline story of returning to educating all women is told by three African-American graduates from the Class of 1966 in Trailblazers of 1966: The Three Women Who Integrated Ursuline, providing their perspective as pioneers in Ursuline Academy’s integration. The struggles, challenges, perspectives and celebrations are included in this story of such a historic time. I thank Rhesa, Ginger and Claire for collaborating with classmate, Maureen Mock Verderame, on this article. I was honored to meet these three women and hear them tell their story as they visited campus. Ursuline looks to a future committed to continuing to educate all women as leaders in a global society. We are blessed to receive a grant from Iggie’s House, Inc., A Nia Renee Robertson ’97 Foundation. Alongside Nia’s mother, Marvel Robertson, Ursuline will participate in a program developed by The Center for Restorative Approaches. Troi Bechet ’79, founder and CEO of CRA, teams with our faculty and high school students to provide training in communication and appreciating others’ differences. Our global society certainly needs women who will express themselves verbally but also listen openly to others. Communication is the gateway to peace. We celebrate our distinguished alumna, weddings, new additions, and graduates. Congratulations to the 2016 State 4A Basketball Champions, a first for Ursuline Academy! Our future women leaders will have opportunities Ursuline has never provided before. Read through the Legacy Dining Hall, To the Beat and especially our STEAM sections. With the elementary science lab, we also introduce our lower school to Project Lead the Way, giving our students experiences in integrating science, technology, engineering and math. Ursuline continues to grow by looking through a global lens at education. Understanding others and yourself, STEM education and the wellness and care of self all provide the necessary skills for our girls’ future. Placing all of this in the context of faith enables our young women to be the leaders of tomorrow and truly change the world. In Christ,
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Thanks to two generous grants from the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation and the Selley Foundation, Ursuline Academy has begun an exciting new component of the K – 4th grade curriculum in the 2016-2017 school year. Project Lead the Way (Launch) is a comprehensive approach to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education through activity, project and problem-based curriculum introducing some of our youngest students to STEM concepts and critical thinking. As the first all-girls school in Louisiana to institute this program, our students will pilot the way for a female approach to STEM, using the program to develop skills to serve others in the future. PLTW is a nationwide network dedicated to transforming STEM education in the United States. Ursuline is participating in PLTW in grades K – 4 as a way to introduce our girls to an integrated STEM program, which provides tools to empower students, and transforms the classroom into a collaboration space (the way in which girls learn the best) where content comes to life. Future plans will be to extend the PLTW curriculum through middle school and into high school (with subject-specific classes) to provide our students with all of the tools that they need to compete in an ever expanding global society that values critical thinking and skills in the STEM areas.
PIPELINES Ursuline Academy of New Orleans' 5th graders partnered with 5th grade students at Ursuline Academy of Wilmington, Delaware on a STEM project. The 5th graders constructed their own pipelines. At both schools, the classes began by discussing what pipelines are and what they are used for. They also explored engineering and construction. They were then challenged to build their own pipeline, with the purpose of transporting water from one cup to another. They were allowed to use straws, craft sticks, cups, tape, and PlayDoh. Students from both schools shared pictures and videos and then discussed their results together during a video conference.
Ursuline hosted STEAM Saturday, an exciting morning of STEAM - science, technology, engineering, arts and math for girls in 2nd-5th grade. Students rotated through engaging, hands-on stations where they learned how to code and created their own game code; designed launchers and measured the distance of the objects launched; took part in an origami project using arithmetic applications, fraction and geometry concepts; conducted a snowflake experiment integrating writing; and played a short song on the Boomwhacker pitched percussion tubes, learning the science of music and how it relates to wavelength and frequency. The fun-filled event was just the beginning. The Academy has introduced Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Launch to elementary students in the 2016-17 school year. Through PTLW Launch, students become problem solvers. They use structured approaches, like the engineering design process, and employ critical thinking. They apply STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind, and discover that trying different approaches and solutions is an essential part of the learning process. As teachers and students learn and discover together, education becomes more engaging and meaningful for everyone. Future plans will be to extend the Project Lead the Way curriculum through middle school (Gateway) and into high school (with subject-specific classes in engineering, biomedical science and computer science) to provide Ursuline students with all of the tools they need to compete in an ever-expanding global society that values critical thinking and skills in the STEM areas. 6
3-D PRINTER Mrs. Buckley’s Digital Graphics class led the pilot program for 3-D printing in the classroom in the 2015-16 school year. Students learned design software and worked with a MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3-D Printer. Through the 3-D printing process, students get to conceptualize, design, see, hold and test their ideas in real space. The eco-friendly printer provides a new and exciting channel for students to experiment and learn, ignites STEM education, and stimulates creative thinking. The possibilities with 3-D printing are virtually endless, and Mrs. Buckley has many exciting things in store for her Digital Graphics class. 7
As school began in August of 2015, the faculty, staff and students were introduced to a new concept in daily dining. The “old” cafeteria had been transformed over the summer into The Legacy Dining Hall, with new floors, new seating arrangements, new serving areas, and a new dining program. The work was overseen by the school maintenance staff and Paul McGoey, Ursuline Academy parent and the CEO/owner of a local restaurant group. The new name is a tribute to all of the Legacy families that have attended Ursuline over the years. The new hall is now graced with photographs of many of those mothers, daughters, grandmothers, aunts and nieces who have all graduated from the Academy. The new dining program, (SAGE), features menus that are custom-designed for our school community and includes wholesome, great-tasting food with an
emphasis on freshness and flavor. Walking into the Dining Hall each day, the students are greeted with the aroma of freshly cooked food and colorful displays of fruits and vegetables. SAGE is passionate about great food, nutrition and sustainability that safeguards the environment without losing quality. Locally sourced products are used whenever possible guaranteeing that meals are prepared with the freshest ingredients. We are excited to have Alicia Hebert Cameron, Sioux of 1996, as the Food Service Director of SAGE. Alicia enjoys working with the students as well as the faculty and staff. She takes pride in her work and is sure to have special treats on important “Ursuline days" such as Rally. In addition to special treats, our students are faced with
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abundant choices each day. Options include a fresh salad bar, home-made soups, sandwiches with freshly roasted meats, and hot meals that include vegetarian options. Even our youngest students have learned how to serve themselves healthy choices. They sit at small tables of six. When finished with lunch, they bus and clean their own tables. Faculty and staff are encouraged to eat with the students each day, which has fostered new relationships between the adults and students on campus. Special occasions are always celebrated with special menus, and many meals have an international flair. The healthy choices even include beverage service, with various spa waters served on a daily basis. SAGE even provides box lunches for high school service trips, college visits, field trips and St. Angela’s Feast Day! In addition, over the course of the school year, SAGE has provided in-house catering for some of the many
special events that we host at the Academy. These include the Patron Party for La Fête, the New Parent Social, the Elementary School Mother/Daughter Luncheon, Senior Luncheon, and other events and meetings held on campus. If you are an Ursuline Legacy and would like to have your family portrait included in the Dining Hall, please contact Director of Alumnae, Christy Jackson Zurcher ’00, (czurcher@uanola.org or 504-861-9114) for additional information.
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Fourth grader, Sarah Anderson, sang “What a Wonderful World” with jazz musicians Jeremy Davenport on trumpet and Aaron Fletcher on saxophone as part of Ursuline’s jazz workshop for fourth, fifth and sixth grade students.
Jazz trumpeter, Jeremey Davenport, along with saxophonist, Aaron Fletcher, held a jazz workshop for Ursuline Academy fourth, fifth and sixth graders. The students practiced playing “You are My Sunshine” and “When the Saints Go Marching In.” The musicians played these two songs with the students at the Spaghetti Supper on March 19.
Musicians from Belize Visit UA Elementary Music Classes Wilford Felix and Musa Shaheed, Creole musicians from Belize, visited Ursuline elementary music classes on April 26. Music teacher, Mr. Viguerie, met the performers at Jazz Fest, where Belize was the focus of the 2016 Cultural Exchange Pavilion. Mr. Felix and Mr. Shaheed were happy to share their music and their culture with UA students.
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s Young People’s Concert Series In January, the 2nd through 7th grades attended the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s Young People’s Concert Series. It was an interactive concert where the students learned about the orchestra and also had the opportunity to sing and play instruments along with the orchestra. In March, kindergarten and first grade students were excited to attend the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Early Explorer Concert.” At “Meet the Musicians” stations, they learned about instruments from members of the LPO and then enjoyed a concert by the full orchestra. The trip was a perfect complement to their music class. Mr. Viguerie has been teaching them about the instrument families of the orchestra, the individual instruments, and concert etiquette.
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ANDREA WILLIAMS was named Coach of the Year by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association, State Farm Coach of the Month, District Coach of the Year and All-Metro Coach of the Year KOURTNEY WEBER was named “Most Outstanding Player” in the state championship game, selected to the 2015-2016 All-State Team, named District 9-4A MVP and All District Team, selected to the 2015-16 ALL-USA Louisiana Girls Basketball Team, named Player of the Year by the Louisiana Sports
Writers Association, made the first team All-Metro Girls Basketball team, honored at LHSAA All-Star/ All-State Banquet for making the All-State team, made the Clarion Herald Elite team and was the team MVP
GIORDIN JOHNSON was selected to the District 9-4A All-District team, All-Metro honorable mention
BROOKLYN MITCHELL was selected to the District 9-4A AllDistrict team, made the Louisiana Sports Writers Association AllState Basketball Second Team, made the Clarion Herald Elite team and was the team MVP and All-Metro
KIERSTEN NELSON was selected to District 9-4A All-District Honorable Mention team
KENNEDI JACKSON was selected to the District 9-4A All-District team, All-Metro honorable mention
ALLISON ULRICH was chosen to the Orleans Parish All-Star Basketball Team
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3 2 6 1. Chapel Lobby before the Shrine was built (State Street)
5. Construction of the State Street Courtyard
2. Chemistry students in 1924 (State Street)
6. High school students in the dormitory (State Street)
3. Sisters at the Dauphine Street Convent
7. Sisters move to State Street in 1912
4. Students around the Sacred Heart statue (Dauphine Street) 12
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There are many wonderful treasures housed in the Ursuline Convent Museum on the campus of Ursuline Academy of New Orleans. Some of the most memorable and most coveted items from the nearly 300-year-old history of the New Orleans Ursulines come from an Ursuline herself. Marie de la Ste. Croix, better known as Mother St. Croix, is believed to have been the first female photographer in the city. It is from her photographs that we gain insight on the life and times of the Ursuline Sisters and their students from about 1888 through 1940. Her artistic eye has left priceless images for all to see. Mother St. Croix received the Ursuline habit on October 21, 1878, also the Feast of St. Ursula. She then moved to New Orleans, from France, sometime before 1888. St. Croix was a woman of many talents. She was a teacher of Catechism, French and many types of needlework. She developed methods of using wax to create flowers, fruit and even birds, some of which are still preserved. Some of these works, as well as her camera and photographs, can be found in the museum. St. Croix's love of photography is evident in all of the pictures she has left us. Not only do her photographs document the life and times of the Sisters and the students, they also depict the beautiful structures in which the Ursulines lived and taught. Mother St. Croix loved architecture. One location, in particular, has many great documented photos–the Dauphine Street Convent. Mother St. Croix lived in this convent when she moved to New Orleans from France. During her time there, she was a cloistered nun. Therefore, she truly embraced all facets of the building and the many daily activities that took place on the grounds. It seems that Mother St. Croix had an artistic style all her own. In looking through her photographs, there is a certain tone. She often took her photographs from second or third floor levels and would strategically group people in pictures. Her photographs are quite distinct and much appreciated by the Ursuline Community. In fact, it is her very own photograph that documents the Ursuline Sisters leaving Dauphine Street and boarding the streetcar for their new home. The Dauphine Street Convent was demolished in 1912 and the Sisters moved to the current location on State Street. Mother St. Croix’s State Street photos document the construction of this new location, including the courtyard being built, newly laid landscaping in the Sacred Heart Courtyard, as well as images of this property before the Shrine was built. Not only did she take her own photographs, she also developed them herself. She began using the complicated multi-step chemical process to develop photographs from glass plate negatives. Hundreds of Mother St. Croix’s photos were developed by this method. After 1903, when cellulose nitrate film was invented, she became proficient in that developing process as well. At both Ursuline convents, Dauphine and State Streets, Mother St. Croix had her own dark rooms and photography studios, where she also taught her students. Mother St. Croix’s talent is truly a gift to the Ursuline Community. From the early construction of the building until her death, many photos were taken during her time on State Street. Even those outside of the Ursuline community recognize her work. Her photography was displayed in an exhibit on Louisiana educational institutions at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis where she signed those images, “Photo by a Sister.” In 1982, the New Orleans Museum of Art recognized her work in a special exhibition of her photographs and also a publication of her work. She died in 1940, but her legacy lives on in her photographs. Special thank you to the Ursuline Convent Collection, Archives & Museum 13
S elfless S e rv i c e
Honoring Ursuline Pioneers
It was the vision of Major General Les Carroll of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command – Army Reserve (TSC) to create a service award for civilians and family members of soldiers. In order to be sure that the award had a New Orleans background, he began to research. While reading through history, Major General Carroll came across the story of the Ursuline Sisters during the Battle of New Orleans. He instantly knew there couldn’t be a better connection. Major General Carroll contacted the Ursulines of New Orleans, met with them and asked for their blessing on The 377th Theater Sustainment Command Ursuline Pioneer Award. An agreement between the U.S. Army and the Ursuline Sisters was established. The Sisters partnered with the Army in developing the award criteria, certificate and medal. They will continue to partner in the recipient selection process every year. The inaugural award was given at the TSC’s 241st Army Birthday Ball on June 25, 2016. Three Ursuline Sisters attended the ball in anticipation of watching the first recipients receive 14
this prestigious honor. Major General Carroll stood in front of a podium and addressed a room of over 400 people. He began his story with the inception of the Army in 1775. He then mentioned that many years before that, the Ursulines arrived in New Orleans to staff the Royal Military Hospital and also educate women. He spoke of the dedication of the Ursulines in treating all soldiers, no matter side, and being present for every war and battle. The Ursulines directed and staffed the first Royal Military Hospital in New Orleans from 1732-1770. The hospital served as a place for French and Spanish soldiers with physical ailments to be treated. At their own expense, the Ursulines provided a protected place for those people of the New Orleans colony who were in need, including the sick, mentally ill, homeless, orphaned and abused. As part of their longstanding service, they administered care for the wounded French during the Natchez Massacre, the American and British soldiers of the
Theirs is a story told by many…many near and dear to Ursuline. However, a recent recognition will ensure that the story of the Ursuline Sisters will continue to be told, indefinitely, to many more people.
Battle of New Orleans, and the American soldiers of the North and South during the Civil War. In addition, many young American soldiers sought prayers, counsel and peace from the Ursulines before leaving the country during World Wars I and II. Since 1727, the Ursuline ministry–integral to the building of colonial New Orleans’ social welfare, educational and community infrastructure–continues uninterrupted through the present day. As Major General Carroll continued to speak, he reminded the audience of the significance of an award that only a few serving Army Sustainment Commands throughout the U.S. will receive each year. He felt that it was only fitting that the very first 377th Theater Sustainment Command Ursuline Pioneer Award be awarded to the Ursulines themselves. He asked the Sisters to come forward. They were escorted, by soldiers, to the Major General to receive the certificate and medallion. Sr. Carla Dolce '50 addressed the audience, thanking them for the honor as well as for their commitment to serve and protect our country.
Three other Pioneer Awards were given to worthy recipients serving in other locations. At that moment, over 400 people understood the very impact that twelve women, who sailed on a boat from France, would have on the New World. At that moment, those same people understood the very impact that today’s Ursuline Sisters continue to have on the world and the surrounding community. The Sisters are honored to be recipients of the very first award. They are hopeful that this award will continue to spread the motto of Serviam throughout the local community. After all, it is understood that the award recipient’s “selfless service is in keeping with the mission of the Ursuline Sisters of New Orleans after whom the award is named. Serviam, which means ‘I will serve,’ is the cornerstone of the Ursuline order.” Service has always been a calling for the Ursuline Pioneers of the past, present and future.
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The Three Women Who
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That the Ursulines educated women of color is well documented in the early history of New Orleans. The power of culture is very strong. By the start of the twentieth century, the structure of “separate but equal” was both the norm and the law.
Fifty years ago, the Sioux of 1966 were the first class to walk across the stage of the new Ursuline Auditorium to receive their diplomas. Among our number were the first three Black students to graduate from Ursuline Academy of New Orleans: Ginger Lopez, Rhesa Ortique, and Claire Relf. As a member of that class, I have always expressed pride that it was my class that integrated Ursuline and that such a significant change was accomplished so successfully. It was not until I sat down recently with Ginger Lopez Baptiste, Rhesa Ortique McDonald, and Claire Relf LaMothe that I learned how naive I was then; how difficult the experience had been for them; and how unprepared 16
the administration, faculty, parents, and students were for the changes about to take place. Archbishop Joseph Francis Rummel ordered the Catholic schools to admit Negro (as they were known then) students; Ursuline Academy complied in September 1962. From some of our teachers, I have verified that there was no instruction, no training, no brainstorming, and no discussion of how to undertake such a major social change. Yet a group of thirteen and fourteen-year-old girls just entering high school was expected to navigate this new racial reality. It is difficult to understand what New Orleans was like in 1962 unless you are old enough to remember. Blacks and Whites did not live in the same neighborhoods, eat in the same sections of restaurants, or receive treatment in the same hospitals. That is how it was. But as we started high school, Whites, several Latin-American boarders, and three Black freshmen were sitting in class together, picking a class name, and getting ready for our first Rally Night. Kids trying to adapt to the changes and challenges of high school, we were unaware of the magnitude of what we were experiencing. There were many difficult times for these three girls. Police stood at the door as we entered on our first days of high school. This proved unnecessary; Ursuline opened peacefully in 1962 as it had for so many years. Like all the new girls Ginger, Rhesa, and Claire nervously took their places in classrooms full of strangers. I have learned that the conscious goal of our teachers and the administration was to treat these three students just like any other students. In accomplishing that goal, however, many opportunities to help them adjust to Ursuline were missed, as were opportunities to help their classmates to understand and include them. We were all in uncharted waters; most of us just kept to ourselves, trying to be colorblind and afraid to cause trouble. Looking back, Ginger and Claire confided that what they gave up by attending Ursuline was establishing life-long high school friendships. They had left grammar schools where they had lots of friends. Now they were attending school with some girls who would not make eye contact
or moved to the side of the hall as they passed; some even refused to handle papers that they had touched. It took more than a year for the cafeteria tables to become integrated. Rhesa’s experience was a little different because she maintained close ties with many of her grammar school friends who attended Xavier Prep and was included in many of their school and social activities. Rhesa admits, “Although many classmates were cordial and some were friendly, I never felt like Ursuline was my school.” All of this may be difficult for today’s students and recent graduates to grasp, but things were very different then. Although they had more than sixty classmates, the Black girls often felt isolated throughout their years at Ursuline. They were active in clubs, class activities, and Student Council, but they were not included in social events outside school, not invited to classmates’ homes or sleepovers. They would return to school on Mondays and hear stories of things their classmates had done on the weekends, things from which they were excluded. The Class of 1966 thought we were succeeding at desegregation just because we sat in classrooms together. The three trailblazers felt a heavy burden as they attended Ursuline. They knew they were being scrutinized. They were keenly aware that their grades and their behavior were being considered a reflection, not just of their effort, but also of their race. High school students know that they should work hard for themselves, their teachers, and their parents. Ginger said that she felt constant pressure to succeed, not just for herself and her parents, but for her whole race as well. The tension that the three girls felt often limited their class participation and involvement in activities. Rhesa felt that her conscious awareness that they were being judged actually interfered with her academic performance and caused her to keep to herself. As high school students, we were largely unaware of the many social complexities of the times. We only knew we were the first class to graduate in the new auditorium. We did not know that the Sisters had been told that an integrated Ursuline class would not be allowed to rent the McMain High School Auditorium as they had in the past when graduation or Class Night in the Courtyard was rained out. In 1966,
country clubs and hotels refused to host an integrated class. Ginger, Rhesa, and Claire were unaware until this article that some of their classmates and their parents worked hard to make a senior prom which included them a reality. In May 1966 our entire class celebrated in the patio of the Prince Conti Hotel. Despite the challenges, Ginger, Rhesa, and Claire acknowledge that they are proud to be Ursuline alumnae. They are happy to be a part of Ursuline’s rich history and its contribution to the education of women and to the New Orleans community. They value the traditions of their Ursuline education, mentioning in particular walking through the big wooden ring to receive their senior rings, Rally Nights, junior pins, Class Night in long white dresses, and Christmas gifts to the less fortunate. Ursuline’s challenging and wellrounded education provided them easy transitions into college and the work place. Ginger experienced special pride in her alma mater as her daughter, Kristie LeBeau, a Mac of 1991, walked across the same stage that she had crossed as one of the first Black graduates of Ursuline Academy twenty-five years earlier. Ginger and Kristie took their place in Ursuline’s rich history as the first Black mother-daughter legacy. Ginger retired after a career at Chevron USA. Rhesa taught in the Orleans Parish School System. Claire moved back to New Orleans after a teaching career in California. They are strong, accomplished women. They know that their four years at Ursuline helped to form them into the women they are today. Ginger concludes, “Attending Ursuline was definitely a ‘Life Changing Experience’ which yielded a valuable social education not otherwise available through books, videos, and field trips.” It is their hope that their years at Ursuline helped to “change the negative stereotypes of Blacks for some of our classmates, their parents, and also the Ursuline faculty.” They are pleased that the percentage of Black students has increased significantly and hope that the Black students at Ursuline today feel that they are a real part of the school. They are happy to learn that Diversity Education is being incorporated in staff preparation and in the curriculum.
From Academy President, Dr. Karen McNay, Ursuline looks to a future committed to continuing to educate all women as leaders in a global society. We are blessed to receive a grant from Iggie’s House, Inc., A Nia Renee Robertson ’97 Foundation. Alongside Nia’s mother, Marvel Robertson, Ursuline will participate in a program developed by The Center for Restorative Approaches. Troi Bechet ’79, founder and CEO of CRA, teams with our faculty and high school students to provide training in communication and appreciating others’ differences. Our global society certainly needs women who will express themselves verbally but also listen openly to others. Communication is the gateway to peace. The past fifty years have brought more awareness and changes in attitude for all of us. Ginger, Rhesa, and Claire wish that their teachers in the sixties had been more conscious of how their actions affected the Black students trying to establish their place in a new environment. They entreat Ursuline to continue dialogue and provide opportunities to help current students to navigate the complexities of race relations today. Such efforts could have made things easier for them and for their classmates.
The three women are rightfully proud of the role they played in the civil rights movement in New Orleans. In assessing their experience, they agree that their four years at Ursuline provided them many benefits. They learned people skills and developed confidence. They were prepared to function in a predominantly White adult environment because, as high school students, they had learned to relate to people of other races and to cope with prejudice. Fifty years have passed, and the hurt they felt as young girls has faded as more positive feelings have emerged. They are proud to have been a part of Ursuline’s history. Those of us who knew these three girls as classmates are aware of the dignity with which they accomplished something both very difficult and extremely socially significant. The effects of their courage as high school freshmen walking through the Date Door on State Street are still visible on Ursuline’s campus today. Note: In 1962, these students were designated as Negroes, but language changes with society and time. Ginger, Rhesa, Claire, and I agreed to use term Black for this article. No matter how we refer to them, I am proud of these three women and happy to call them Ursuline girls and my friends. 17
BY CHRISTY JACKSON ZURCHER ’00 Each year, the Ursuline Alumnae Association celebrates the members of a very special club…the Ursuline Sweetheart Club. Members of this club are Ursuline alumnae who have graduated 50 years ago or more. During the celebration, current members are honored and new members are inducted. New members are given a round pin with the image of the Sweetheart statue on it during a prayer service in the Shrine. A luncheon follows in the Sisters’ Dining Room. The Sweetheart Club’s name comes from the 12inch “Sweetheart” statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor housed in the belfry of the Shrine. This small statue was destined for disposal when an Ursuline nun named Sister Felicite discovered her in the convent attic in France in 1785. Pained to see this image of our Lady so carelessly cast aside, Sister Felicite fell to her knees and prayed, "My good Mother, if you will take away promptly the obstacles that stand in the way of our departure, I will carry you to New Orleans, and I promise to have you honored there by every means in my power." Within no time, her petition was granted and Sweetheart accompanied the Sisters to New Orleans. We have sought Sweetheart’s intercession for our own prayers and she has been known to grant many intentions to all with a quick response. One of the most well-known stories of miracles to which Sweetheart is credited was the great fire of New Orleans in 1788 that swept away hundreds of homes and also threatened the convent. Sister St. Anthony, one of the older nuns, climbed the convent stairs carrying the small statue of Our Lady and set her on the window sill facing the fire, then knelt and prayed with great confidence. At that very instant the wind veered and the flames were blown back and the convent was saved, leaving as it stands now as the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley. And the appellation “Sweetheart” comes from Mother St. Benoit’s response to Ursuline students, and others, when they told her of Our Lady’s intercession on their behalf when she would reply, “Oh, she’s a Sweetheart.” During both World Wars, soldiers who were husbands, fathers, brothers and sons of Ursuline alumnae brought their ribbons and medals to Sweetheart in thanks for their safe return. This early image of Our Lady of Prompt Succor is a vital part of the rich tradition of the patroness of our city and our state. 18
Attending Ursuline Academy did not cross Charlotte McLoughlin’s mind until she heard about a friend of her mother’s days on State Street. At the time, Charlotte’s family lived in Chalmette, Louisiana. Knowing of Charlotte’s interest in Ursuline, her father decided to stop in for a tour while he was Uptown for work one day. He returned home to tell Charlotte, “You’re going to love it...I love it!” They attended Open House and the rest is history! Charlotte entered in the 5th grade and by her 7th grade year, Hurricane Katrina changed things up a bit. She attended school on the Northshore and returned as soon as Ursuline reopened. She said, “I couldn’t wait to get back. It was my only sense of normalcy.” Little did Charlotte know, this sense of normalcy would also provide the foundation for her future career. In her 8th grade year, Charlotte became an inaugural member of Ursuline’s golf team. She was no stranger to golf. In fact, her love for the sport began very early on. She began playing in City Park’s Junior Golf Program at only six years old. From the ages of nine to 22, she played on The Kelly Gibson Jr. Golf Tour. Charlotte speaks highly of Kelly. “He helps New Orleans junior golfers follow their dream,” she said. Charlotte’s grandparents lived in Diamondhead, Mississippi. It was there that she spent many summers, playing golf with her grandfather at the local country club. The agreement was: golf in the morning and whatever she wanted to do after that. Charlotte’s summer practice prepared her to be a successful member of Ursuline’s inaugural golf team where she would make it to the State tournament all four years. Since golf was a new sport to Ursuline, there wasn't a place for the girls to play. Dedicated parents and volunteer coaches would drive the girls wherever they needed to go. Charlotte is very fond of not only those people but also the memories. She especially remembers Ursuline alumna, the late Maureen Poché McKay ’75, as one of her most dedicated coaches. After graduation, Charlotte knew she wanted to attend The University of Southern Mississippi. She walked on to the golf team and later earned a scholarship. In only three years, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism. She
Ursuline Academy Golf Team at State with Coaches John Gardner (left) and Maureen McKay Poché ’75 (right).
Junior year at The University of Southern Mississippi.
knew that she didn’t want to be a professional athlete but her love for the sport kept her practicing whenever she could. Charlotte’s Ursuline experiences remained in her heart throughout college as she carried a sense of Serviam with her. She was a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and participated in a lot of community service. In both high school and college, Charlotte had several internships and hands-on experiences. She interned in sports at several New Orleans news stations, wrote for an online sports publication and even had her own web series. In planning for her future, Charlotte wasn’t sure where she wanted to go but was certain that she wanted to work in sports media. A college counselor informed her of an opening with The Golf Channel and so it began! Charlotte currently works as a Production Assistant with NBC Sports, Golf Channel. She travels all over covering live golf tournaments. When asked how her Ursuline experience led her to where she is today, Charlotte replied, “Ursuline helped me to be an individual and have courage, courage to know I belong in this job. With my job, I travel alone. I fly by myself, pick up a rental car and find the golf course and hotel by myself. I am one of the youngest on the road working live tournaments. I travel a lot. I have a passion for and love what I do. Ursuline has given me the confidence to know that I am good enough to do the job and that it doesn’t matter your age or where you come from.” Not only is Charlotte one of the youngest on the road, she is one of the few women. Again, she credits Ursuline with helping her succeed in this industry. “As a woman in both the Sports Journalism field and the golf industry, my Ursuline education makes me feel empowered. Ursuline pumped me up so much and gave me the confidence to know that I can do anything,” Charlotte said. Ursuline has helped to mold Charlotte into a role model. For it was inside the walls of Ursuline that Charlotte not only learned from her required courses but also gained the confidence and life skills to be a successful woman in a male-dominated industry. Outside of Ursuline, the golf course has allowed her to value those teachings and continue to flourish.
On set at work.
In Banff, Canada with John Mahaffey (right) and Brian Hammons (left). 19
There are these wonderful people on campus…we call them fixtures…
Lou Cochran
URSULINE FIXTURES. They’ve watched thousands of young girls grow into women. They’ve seen many generations pass through the halls. They have touched the lives of countless Ursuline girls. They have given more than 30 years of service to Ursuline Academy and we are grateful! Here’s what we learned from them... 20
Cora Caruso What year did you start Ursuline? I started in January of 1985. Have you always been in the same role? I have always been the school secretary. What is your favorite thing about Ursuline? I love how much history is in the walls of this campus. When I first came to Ursuline, I would go to 6:30 Mass with the nuns. Those Masses were very special to me. The nuns always made me feel that I was loved. What is your most memorable experience? I have had numerous experiences at Ursuline. Working with some of the most compassionate, loving and intelligent women has made a tremendous impact in my life. But one of the experiences that sticks out in my mind is when sweet Sr. Columba started screaming at the top of her lungs for me to come to her office. When I got there she was on top of her desk and pointing at her typewriter that was on a table next to the desk. When I looked down there was a mouse that had gotten its tail wrapped around the cylinder of the typewriter. I started laughing, she started laughing and I think that we probably scared the mouse more than he scared us.
What year did you start Ursuline? August of 1986. Have you always been in the same role? Yes. I have always been the security guard. What is your funniest memory? One of the Early Childhood students asked me, “If you died, who would take your place?” She also wanted to know how much money I make. What is your most memorable experience? Eight years ago, a tree was struck by lightning and nearly fell on me. What is your favorite spot on campus? The Courtyard What is your favorite part about your job? The kids
Kathy Schafer
What year did you start Ursuline? I started at Ursuline in August of 1982. Have you always been in the same role? I started out teaching kindergarten in the morning and 3rd grade in the afternoon. Then I taught selfcontained 3rd grade. After that, I taught 3rd and 4th grade Science, Social Studies and Religion. I later taught Religion to 1st - 6th grade and then from T-2 through 4th grade. I now teach Religion from Pre-K through 4th grade. What is your favorite thing about Ursuline? My favorite thing about Ursuline is all the wonderful students and families who I have taught and become friends with throughout the years. It is so exciting when I realize that I taught someone in the 1980s and now I am teaching their child! My favorite part of my job is teaching my students about Jesus, His Blessed Mother, and all His saints and angels! I feel extremely lucky that I have been entrusted with this vital mission. What is your funniest memory? My funniest memory was for the Feast of St. Angela, long ago, when the teachers dressed up as students for the day! We wore their jumpers, skirts, blouses, socks and school shoes! Even Sr. Jean Marie and Sr. Joan Marie, who taught second and third grade, dressed in the students' uniforms! The students thought it was hilarious, and we all had a great day!
Judy Mollere ‘66
What year did you start Ursuline? As a student, I began in 1961. I graduated in 1966. Sr. Teresita hired me to teach at Ursuline for the 1977– 1978 school year.
Have you always been in the same role? No. I taught 4th & 5th grade English for 1 year, 4th and 5th grade science and social studies for several years, 6th grade service for a few years, and kindergarten – 6th grade computer. Sister Julia Ann asked me to be her assistant principal; which I am currently. What is your favorite part of your job? There are many reasons I like my job. I particularly like to see the smiles and sense of wonder on the young girls faces as they watch my winged pig dance. It reminds me that a child’s sense of wonder is humanities greatest hope for the future. I get to work with intelligent creative teachers to build a curriculum which captures and preserves that sense of wonder in learning. What is your funniest memory? I don’t know if it is funny, but perhaps the dumbest thing I have done during my time here was to climb through the transom over the door to room 126. At the time, it was the principal’s office (not our current principal). She refused to let anyone have a key to her office. She was on an Archdiocesan retreat when we got a call that it was essential that certain paperwork be submitted by the next day. Being a stickler for the rules, I was determined to meet the deadline. I knew I couldn’t call her as she was on retreat. I called her husband to see if she had left her key at home. Her husband sent their son to tell me he couldn’t find the key. The son looked at me; I looked at the son. He hoisted me up; I climbed through the transom, and got the papers. Oh to be young and foolish.
What year did you start Ursuline? I started teaching at UA in August 1978. Have you always been in the same role? I have taught 3rd-6th grades math, science and language arts, and I am now one of the language arts teachers for middle school (5th and 6th grades) and have been the Middle School Coordinator for the past 10 years or so. What makes Ursuline special? I have to say Ursuline is my second home. The warmth, comfort, heart, strength, history, and tradition are everywhere. The faith-based traditions exist because of the Ursuline Sisters. I am proud to be a part of this wonderful community.
What is your favorite part about your job? I have met so many wonderful people in the 38 years that I've been at UA. I have become very close to many of them and we became very good friends as well as coworkers. Also, the looks on the girls' faces when "they get it!" So rewarding! What is your funniest memory? I have had so many memories. One of the funniest memories is when I was hired by Sr. Teresita. I walked into this huge air-conditioned office and felt this was where I was meant to be because Sr. Teresita put me at such ease. The soft spoken Sister and the cool AC were very appealing. It was August and HOT. Well--- along comes the reality check-Sr. Teresita's office was the ONLY air conditioned area on campus. I taught on the 3rd floor when I first started teaching at UA and oh it was hot. Oh well-- such is life. We did finally get AC in all the rooms in the late '80s I believe. So many wonderful memories!! UA has given me confidence. It has shown me what history and tradition really mean. 21
SKIP CLASS OF 2016 Ursuline Academy conducted its 289th commencement exercise on May 21, 2016. Simone Bruni Crouere, an Ursuline graduate of 1989 and founder and owner of The Demo Diva Demolition Company and Reclaimed Diva, delivered the commencement address to the graduates. The ceremony began with an invocation by Sr. Mary Anne Holmes, OSU, Prioress of the Ursuline Sisters of New Orleans. Ursuline Academy’s Dean of Students, Karen Mortillaro, served as Mistress of Ceremonies, while High School Principal Alice Bairnsfather, and Academy President, Dr. Karen Thomas McNay, presented awards and diplomas to the graduating seniors. The 78 graduates earned a total of $4,682,670 in scholarships. The valedictory addresses were delivered by Lauren E. Bagneris and Abbe E. Tassin, the students who earned the highest cumulative grade point averages during their high school career. Lauren E. Bagneris, a resident of New Orleans, is the daughter of Emile and Suzette Bagneris. She plans to attend Louisiana State University, Honors College where she will major in kinesiology. She received the President's Gold Scholarship from Baylor University, the Fordham Loyola Scholarship and Fordham Tuition Award from Fordham University, the Presidential Full Academic Scholarship 22
from Jackson State University, the STRIDE Scholarship and Stipend from Smith College, the Presidential Scholar Award from Spring Hill College, the Founders Scholar Award from Tulane University, the Blazer Gold Scholarship from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Academic Excellence Scholarship and Texas Non-Resident Tuition Waiver from the University of Houston, the President's Scholarship from the University of Miami, the Presidential Scholarship from the University of Tampa, the Thomas H. Eliot Scholarship from Washington University St. Louis, the Xavier University Scholarship from Xavier University of Louisiana, the LSU Tiger Excellence Resident Award from Louisiana State University, and the Pinkberry Scholarship from Pinkberry. Abbe E. Tassin, a resident of New Orleans, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Tassin and Marie Tassin. She plans to attend The University of Alabama, Honors College, where she will major in aerospace engineering. She received the Flagship Scholars Resident Award and Chancellor's Student Aid Program from Louisiana State University and the Presidential Scholarship and Engineering Leadership Scholarship from The University of Alabama. Earning the second highest cumulative average was salutatorian,
Madeleine C. Walker. Madeleine, a resident of New Orleans, is the daughter of John and Jane Walker. She plans to attend the University of Texas where she will study chemical engineering. She received the Presidential Award from Tulane University. The following students were ranked, along with the valedictorian and salutatorians, in the top ten of the graduating class: Gabrielle E. Brown, Kate M. Browning, Faye C. Daigle, Kiersten E. JeannĂŠ, Kendall M. McGoey, Elizabeth C. Miller, and Margo G. Roussel. The two highest honors awarded by Ursuline Academy were bestowed on Kendall M. McGoey and Gabrielle E. Brown. Kendall McGoey received the Courtesy, Loyalty, Courage (CLC) Medal, awarded by the high school faculty to the student who exemplifies those three virtues. Gabrielle Brown received the Sedes Sapientiae Medal, awarded by the high school faculty to the senior whose scholarship, achievement and loyalty have been outstanding and consistent. The other graduates were Erin L. Aguillard, Sabrina K. A. Algero, Molly J. Alimia, Cassidey C. Ancar, Morgan M. Assavedo, Kayla
R. Baracco, Katherine E. Baudry, Isabelle M. Bergeron, Bailey A. Boten, Macy A. Boten, Sarah E. Broome, Amyriah N. Campbell, Isabel M. Chauvin, Rachael E. Cicero, Gail F. Comboy, Taylor E. Crain, Connor E. Davis, Hannah E. Delger, Brittany L. Diodene, Grace A. Donovan, Kristan J. Felder, Sofia Giordano, Kennedi D. Greenwood, Emma K. Haley, Sydney C. Hansen, Allie A. Hingle, Lauren E. Hinkel, Taylor R. Hoffmann, Blair N. Jones, Katlynn N. Jourdan, Kristen T. Kass, Julia C. Keleher, Laura C. Kern, Nicole M. Lagarde, Ally N. LaZar, Deanna M. Lowe, Hannah B. Marcades, Alexandra M. Martin, Taylor K. McCardle, Farrah B. McDonald, Brianna T. McKay, Katherine E. Meiklejohn, Katherine E. Michalik, Jeannie L. Nguyen, Jordan L. Nicholson, Melanie F. Ory, Lexie M. Ostarly, Mallory E. Parent, Mallory A. Picou, Katherine L. Ramon, Mia M. Reed, Andrea R. Remy, Brittany N. Robert, Paige A. Roberts, Claudia E. Rodriguez, Katherine D. L. Salez, Hannah H. Schumacher, Angelina E. Sclafani, Candace N. Smith, Madison T. SomeillĂĄn, Gabrielle F. Terrebonne, Allison L. Ulrich, Madeleine C. Walker, Josephine L. Watson, Caity L. Whittington, Emily H. Williams, Rhonda M. Wilson, Madeline Q. Wilson, and Gabrielle L. Witter. 23
LEGACIES Legacies are graduates who have a mother and/or grandmother who is an alumna of Ursuline. Pictured (back row, from left) are Joy Schilling Comboy-Pavolini ’44 (Gail Comboy), Suzette Peychaud Bagneris ’86 (Lauren Bagneris), Amy Schremp Moore ’86 (Katherine Ramon), Jennifer Cardarella Sclafani ’86 (Angelina Sclafani), Theresa Debret Nicholson ’78 (Jordan Nicholson), Helen Woodruff Miller ’77 (Elizabeth Miller) and Vanessa Sierra ’91 (Madison Someillán).
LONGEVITY Longevity awards are presented to graduating seniors who have attended Ursuline Academy since kindergarten or before. Pictured (from left) Macy Boten, Bailey Boten, Elizabeth Miller, Gabrielle Terrebonne, Grace Donovan and Molly Alimia. 24
SKIPS OF 2016 Graduates of the Class of 2016 were accepted to the following universities and colleges: Auburn University Baton Rouge Community College Baylor University Boston University Brown University Colorado State University Concordia University- Seward Delgado Community College Dillard University Duke University Eastern Kentucky University Emory University Fisk University Fordham University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgetown University Howard University Jackson State University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Louisiana State University Louisiana Tech University Loyola University New Orleans Marshall University
Marymount University Millsaps College Mississippi State University Mississippi Valley State University Murray State University New York University Nicholls State University North Carolina A&T State University Northwestern State University of Louisiana Nova Southeastern University Smith College Southeastern Louisiana University Southern Methodist University Spring Hill College St. John’s University; Queens Campus Texas A&M Galveston Texas Christian University Texas Southern University The Catholic University of America The University of Alabama The University of Alabama at Birmingham The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Tampa Tulane University
Tuskegee University University of Arkansas University of California, Los Angeles University of Holy Cross University of Houston University of Louisiana at Lafayette University of Louisiana at Monroe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor University of Maryland, College Park University of Miami University of Michigan University of Mississippi University of New Orleans University of South Alabama University of Southern California University of Southern Mississippi University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Texas at Austin University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Wake Forest University Washington University in St. Louis Western Kentucky University Xavier University of Louisiana
The 78 seniors in the Skip Class of 2016 earned a total of $4,682,670 in scholarships.
Pictured from left: Valedictorians Lauren Bagneris and Abbe Tassin, Salutatorian Madeleine Walker 25
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Jeannie Nguyen ’16 was selected as the 2016 Cor Unum Award Recipient by the Ursuline Alumnae Association. The award is given to one senior each year. Candidates are judged solely on their love for Ursuline Academy and their honest expression of what the Academy means to them. Director of Alumnae, Christy Jackson Zurcher ’00, (pictured right) presented Jeannie with the award at the Alumnae Induction Ceremony following Baccalaureate Mass. In what ways do you feel your Ursuline education has prepared you for the world in which we live? Undoubtedly, Ursuline Academy has provided an incredible academic experience for me. With stateof-the-art science labs and access to advantageous technology, including our own personal Macbooks, Ursuline has been able to give me a well-rounded and versatile education. Moreover, Ursuline employs a team of teachers who not only comprehensively teach their subject, but these teachers are also mentors, friends, and archetypes for which I, a student, have been blessed to learn from. With the thousands of Ursuline graduates who have surely created a career of success, it is evident that Ursuline prepares its students for the professional sphere of life. Therefore, I feel more than comfortable that Ursuline has prepared me to succeed in college and my career. However, beyond the classroom, textbooks, and computers, Ursuline has allowed me the extraordinary opportunity to witness and engage in the Catholic faith. In a world where atheism and apathy towards faith and human dignity seem to be the trend, I believe Ursuline Academy’s spiritual education has prepared me to be a woman of compassion, faith, love, leadership, and Catholicism. 26
Around the world, in the United States, and even in our own city, too many people are facing the hardships of poverty, hunger, and scarcity. Because Ursuline seeks to educate its students about these issues, rather than conceal them, I am, thus, very much aware and troubled by these realities. I had the opportunity to learn about these problems in the classroom, but Ursuline also sought to bring the classroom in the real environment. For example, in the ninth grade, we had the opportunity to visit a Head Start school which serves at-risk youth; before this experience, I had not realized our enormous lack of proper access to education which plagues the New Orleans community. This year, with the focus of environmental protection, we planted trees as a class to prevent the critical erosion of Bayou Savauge; after planting a total of 380 trees, the ability to see the product of our efforts gave me a sense of gratification, community, and proactiveness. Through conducting service hours and visiting these sites, I have been thoroughly exposed to the world outside of my own and have had the opportunity to hone and foster the important qualities of compassion, love and duty. The opportunity to do so has called me to shape my future around the service of others. This calling would not have been made possible had I not received an Ursuline education.
Ursuline has also taught me the powerful tool of leadership. Ursuline has provided me with several opportunities to foster my leadership skills. Not only did I have this opportunity in 11th grade as a member of my class cabinet, but I have also had the opportunity to do so as a member of the twelve girls who were selected to perform service work in Belize. This experience has allowed me to take up a role as a spiritual leader. Upon our return from Belize, the twelve of us were tasked with the goal of creating a service project based on the injustices we witnessed in Belize. In groups of three, we attacked the issues we saw at every angle; my group decided to focus on simplicity. Leading a service project required me to access skills of effective organization, communication, and management. Undoubtedly in college and in the future, these skills will be essential to success. Because I had the opportunity to cultivate and practice these clouts of leadership, I truly believe that Ursuline has prepared me for whatever challenges lie ahead. The reality is that the world we live in is full of challenges, but whether to accept those challenges or not is up to us. In 1727, by the establishment of Ursuline Academy, the Ursuline sisters who made the epic journey from France initiated a school that serves women from all backgrounds, races, and religions. Surely, they have faced their own share of challenges in the acceptance of their mission. However guided by St. Angela’s words of wisdom and the mission of St. Ursula, the twelve Ursuline Sisters established the oldest and longest continuously running all women Catholic school. With this historical triumph in mind, I have become inspired to take upon my own challenges and face them, and I will be able to face them with the foundation of my Ursuline academic education and spiritual encounter. What one word describes Ursuline and why? Home. Merriam- Webster’s dictionary defines “home” in two definitions: “1) a familiar or usual setting: congenial environment; also: the focus of one's domestic attention; 2) a place of origin.” To me, Ursuline Academy fits both of these definitions in various ways. From the hundreds of pictures of graduates that adorn the main hallway to the astonishingly beautiful chapel, to the four flights of stairs that leave me breathless, and to the Lion’s Den where I have shared not only food but also great laughs and memories with friends. In my four years at Ursuline, I have walked the hallways, climbed the stairs, and entered Date Door hundreds of times. Therefore, I believe that it is safe to conclude that Ursuline has become a “familiar or usual setting.” In this “setting,”
I have made countless memories that I, to this day, still cherish. It is in those hallways and classrooms that I have made friends that will last a lifetime. Because Ursuline has brought us together, these friends have become family to me. Within the walls of Ursuline is where I have also been introduced to several teachers who I can now call mentors. Ursuline has given me more than an education; it has given me a community of supporters, advice-givers, shoulders to cry on when needed, countless laughs and giggles, and finally, a family. Ursuline Academy has been essential in my formation as an individual. I am a person rooted in my Catholic faith and bounded to the ideals of courtesy, loyalty, and courage; I also seek to live and practice Serviam with compassion, love, kindness, and leadership.
“Ursuline Academy has been essential in my formation as an individual.” This is the person I have become as a result of attending Ursuline Academy. To me, this is my character’s “place of origin.” At Ursuline, I felt comfortable to express who I am and to pursue who I wanted to become. The community Ursuline fostered gave me the courage to seek out opportunities like going to Belize on a service trip and joining Retreat Team. These two experiences have become critical pieces to the development of not only my spiritual life but also my decision of how I want my life to proceed after Ursuline. As a child of two immigrants, home means a lot; my parents’ homes were stripped away from them in the wake of communism taking over Vietnam. Therefore, when they settled in Louisiana, they wanted to make sure that their children could find a place where they feel comfortable to be themselves and to call home. As a family, we have a physical home built on the foundations of faith and love. However, the true home my parents gave to me was Ursuline. In attending Ursuline, I have found a home where I have hundreds of sisters and mentors. It is also at this home that I have had the opportunity to develop my education, character, and relationship with God. No matter where life takes me next, I know that I can always call Ursuline home.
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2015 Distinguished Alumna
Deborah Augustine Elam 1979
she assumed the leadership role for diversity globally across GE. In 2006, GE’s Board of Directors appointed Deb an officer, making her one of the most senior women in the company. She expanded her role to lead the GE Foundation in 2013. In her combined role, Deb works at the GE Corporate Headquarters in Fairfield, Connecticut and leads efforts globally to bring GE employees closer to their communities while maintaining diversity and inclusiveness as an essential part of GE’s competitive advantage. Outside of work and spending time with her daughters, Katherine and Alexandra, Deb is a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), an organization of the top African-Americans in corporate America, and the National Black MBA Association. She has held a variety of leadership roles in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; The Links, Incorporated; and Jack and Jill of America. Deb is also former Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees at Ursuline Academy of New Orleans. She served as a Trustee for seven years during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Deborah Augustine Elam 1979, has been chosen by the Ursuline Alumnae Association of New Orleans, with the approval of the Academy President and the Ursuline Sisters, to be the 2015 Ursuline Distinguished Alumna. This award is annually bestowed upon a graduate of Ursuline Academy or Ursuline College of New Orleans who demonstrates the core values and ideals of an Ursuline education in all aspects of her life. Since 1986, 47 women have received this honor, making it one of Ursuline’s most prestigious awards. Deb is the first African-American alumna to receive this award. Deb attended Ursuline Academy for six years and graduated as a Merry Mac of 1979. She graduated from Louisiana State University where she received a B.A. in Sociology and continued on to receive a Masters of Public Administration from Southern University in Baton Rouge. While in graduate school, Deb secured an internship with General Electric (GE) in Rockville, MD. Upon graduation, in 1987, she joined GE’s world renowned Human Resources Leadership Program. Over the next 15 years, Deb was promoted to successively larger human resources roles in various GE divisions and she relocated seven times across the United States. In 2002, 28
Deb has been noted in many publications and received numerous awards. She is a recipient of the Women of Power Award given by the National Urban League to influential women in the civil rights, government, entertainment, journalism, sports and corporate sectors. She is also a recipient of the Keeper of the Dream Award presented by Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network. In 2005, The Network Journal Magazine named her one of Twenty-Five Most Influential Black Women in Business. Marc Morial, former New Orleans Mayor and President/ CEO of National Urban League, described Deb as “one of the best examples of Ursuline’s success in shaping strong, forward-thinking women leaders.” New Orleans’ current Mayor Mitch Landrieu stated, “On many occasions, Deborah has volunteered to work with the City of New Orleans on important issues from our efforts to increase economic opportunity for the unemployed to our efforts to engage former residents of New Orleans in the commemoration of the City’s 300th Anniversary in 2018. She embodies the values of Ursuline Academy, particularly, her commitment to life of service to others.” Ursuline Academy is proud to call Deborah Augustine Elam a Distinguished Alumna.
The Scholarship Endowment Fund is steadily increasing due to several generous donors. This fund allows students with academic potential, but limited financial means, to attend Ursuline Academy. Just as the founding Ursuline Sisters did almost three centuries ago, today's Academy seeks to support every girl in being her best. For the 2016-2017 school year, the Academy awarded 12 new scholarships to students and renewed another 20 scholarships. R E C E N T LY F U L LY E N D OW E D S C H OL A R SH I P S I N C LU DE :
The Peyroux-Taylor Scholarship The Superior Energy Inc. Scholarship
The Madeleine and Emanuel Blessey Scholarship
The Deborah Augustine Elam Leadership Scholarship The Sister Teresita Rivet Scholarship
Several others are in the “investment� stage and will be awarded in the future. If you are interested in establishing a scholarship or contributing to an existing scholarship please contact the Development Office at development@uanola.org. 29
weddings | alumnae marriages Rebecca Bartling ’89 and Chuck Milliman Jennifer Gamble ’98 and Daniel Lomeli Sarah Hassell ’99 and Shane Perkins Kelly Covington ’00 and John Holliday Erica Wise ’01 and Matthew Hague Traci Briant ’02 and Alan Causey Jennifer Gunnell ’03 and Chris Taylor 30
Emily Lavie ’03 and Knut Mjelde Megan Marse ’03 and Preston Luster Jennifer Plauche ’05 and Jordan Hebert Dominique Smith ’05 and Stephen Pinion Sloane Mathis ’06 and Robin Denton Molly Wiedemann ’06 and Thomas Love Dody Nolan ’07 and Michael “Cole” Piper
Kellen Peterson ’07 and Kevin Kirzner Bridget Beninate ’08 and Trey Ardeneaux Rachel Rogers ’08 and Jordan Remy Katherine “Katie” Schof ’08 and Christopher Duda Megan Flynn ’09 and Sean Michael Delaneuville Emily Landry ’09 and Corey Keys Erin Yancovich ’09 and Thomas Taylor Bridget Brelet ’10 and Dennis Falgout
Top row, from left: Bridget Beninate Ardeneaux ’08, Kelly Covington Holliday ’00, Dody Nolan Piper ’07, Dominique Smith Pinion ’05, Erica Wise Hague ’01, Erin Yancovich Taylor ’09, Jennifer Gamble Lomeli ’98 Bottom row: Jennifer Gunnell Taylor ’03, Jennifer Plauche Hebert ’05, Katie Schof Duda ’08, Kellen Peterson Kirzner ’07, Megan Flynn Delaneuville ’09, Molly Wiedemann Love ’06, Rebecca Bartling Milliman ’89, Sloane Mathis Denton ’06 31
miracles | alumnae babies Top row, from left: Abraham Stanley Levine, Amelia Ann Pitts, Amelia Elizabeth Raymond, Cameron Myles Wilson, Caroline Avery MulĂŠ, Cecilia Mae Autin, Cole Michael Stouder, Colton Michael Fennell, Connor Daniel Melle, Cooper Michael Buchert | Second row: Creed St. Clare Carmouche, Rhys Jameson Deacon, Dylon Miles Cylar, Eli James Chan, Ella Mae Tomasak, Ella Pierce Gallichio, Grace Marie Pastorek, Grayson Benjamin Grush, Ian Charles Gilmore, Ian Joseph Logan | Third row: Jacob Robert Mumford, Johan Alexander Larsson, Kristoff Philipe Labrousse, Lily Elaine Shepley, Loy Edward Ernst IV, Lucas Allan Shuford, Patrick Lindsey Riley, Quinn Margaret Cleveland, Seth Eric Zurcher, Sophie Claire Straatmann | Bottom row: Thomas Rutledge Roche, Beau Romair Shaumburg 32
Paul & Lesli Habans Cleveland ’88 a daughter, Quinn Margaret
Jason & Casey Magee Maenza ’00 a son, Silas John
Taylor & Meredith Ducote McCaffery ’92 a son, Michael Joseph
Chris Shepley & Colleen Poster ’00 a daughter, Lily Elaine
Marc & Shellie Landry Matranga ’93 a daughter, Collins Mae
Justin & Erin Romair Shaumburg ’88 a son, Beau Romair
Jeffrey & Aziza Landrum-Carmouche ’95 a son, Creed St. Clare
Andrew & Gina Sadhwani Shuford ’00 a son, Lucas Allan
Martin & Katie Childress Larsson ’97 a son, Johan Alexander
Ladd & Jamie Rodrigue Straatmann ’00 a daughter, Sophie Claire
Greg & Jennifer Labit Mumford ’97 a son, Jacob Robert
Keith & Michelle Augustin Raymond ’00 a daughter, Amelia Elizabeth
Tim & Ashley Jordan Riley ’97 a son, Patrick Lindsey
Jacob & Mary Lousteau Roché ’00 a son, Thomas Rutledge
Justin & Hollie Randazzo Chan ’99 a son, Eli James
Eric & Christy Jackson Zurcher ’00 a son, Seth Eric
Joshua & Amy Phuphanich Fennell ’99 a son, Colton Michael
Brandon & Kristy Lane Rascoe ’01 a daughter, Harper Grace
Gabriel & Anne Jouet Mulé ’99 a daughter, Caroline Avery
Jean-Philippe & Régine René-Labrousse ’01 a son, Kristof Philippe
Chad & Cherie Bourgeois Stouder ’99 a son, Cole Michael
Loy & Ashley Brauner Ernst III ’02 a son, Loy IV
Jonathan & Candace Pritchett Autin ’00 a daughter, Cecilia Mae
Hank & Erica Sage Pitts ’02 a daughter, Amelia Ann
Robert & Katie Duckworth Beckmann ’00 a daughter, Mary “Molly” Claire
Drew & Liddy Romaguera Deacon ’03 a son, Rhys Jameson
Michael & Katie Jardine Buchert ’00 a son, Cooper Michael
Ryan & Erika Szabo Luening ’03 a son, Nolan Christopher
Rashan & Antonia Hawkins Cylar ’00 a son, Dylon Miles
Williams & Jeanne Darce Tomasak ’03 a daughter, Ella Mae
David & Laura Pennebaker Gallichio ’00 a daughter, Ella Pierce
Eugene Wilson, III & Bianca Gordon Wilson ’03 a son, Cameron Myles
Marshall & Kelly Vollenweider Gilmore ’00 a son, Ian Charles
Nicholas & Rachel Borel Hebert ’04 a son, Elliot Paul
Eric & Britton Drumm Grush ’00 a son, Grayson Benjamin
Alex & Leila LeBoyd Olivier ’05 a son, Garrett Michael
Kevin & Amy Palestina Lane ’00 a daughter, Megan Virginia
Jeff & Angela Demma Melle ’06 a son, Connor Daniel
Dani & Vanessa Bridges Levine ’00 a son, Abraham Stanley
Jon Pierre & Ami Shuford Pastorek ’06 a daughter, Grace Marie
Bennett & Johanna Hochhalter Logan ’00 a son, Ian Joseph 33
1946
Patricia Finney Daniels was featured in The Advocate for her knitting talent. Pat has made more than 120 Christmas stockings for family members. Her stockings began in the 1950s and have continued into 2016 where she made one for her two great-great-nieces.
1951
Dr. Mary Broderick LaCoste’s first book, Death Embraced: New Orleans Tombs and Burial Customs, Behind the Scenes Accounts of Decay, Love and Tradition, was released. Edmund W. Lewis, Editor of The Louisiana Weekly calls it “an amazing book by an even more amazing writer, historian and educator with vast knowledge of the Crescent City’s history and an intimate understanding of many of the Big Easy’s lesser-known cultural traditions and customs.”
1952
Members of the Rebelles of 1952 visited with Sr. Mary Margaret Prenger ’39, C’43 and Archbishop Alfred Hughes. From left to right: Cookie Deas Zibilich, Patsy Talbot Hotard, Archbishop Hughes, Tootsie Williams Park and Sr. Mary Margaret.
1954
Sr. Germaine Corbin was honored at The Village at Incarnate Word’s Shamrock Gala. Sr. Germaine received the Bishop Dubuis Award for her service to the community. “In 1996, with the help of a few senior actors, she founded the Extended Run Players, a readers’ theatre company that performs both on and off campus. The group donates all profits from these productions to an endowment for theatre
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scholarships – they have raised over $150,000. Although now retired from teaching, Sr. Germaine continues as the Artistic Director of the Extended Run Players.”
1959
Sr. Bridget Haase was a guest speaker at the Holy Trinity
Armenian Church of Greater Boston’s Saintly Women’s Day.
1960
Anne Ryan Leonhard, instructor at the New Orleans
School of Cooking, took home the top prize on the Thanksgiving Throw Down episode of Clash of the Grandmas. Leonhard went through four rounds on the show, competing against four other grandmothers in making the best Thanksgiving meal. Her winning dish was Apple Pie Bread Pudding. A portion of her winnings was donated to a girls’ home in Haiti, Shelby’s House, established in 2013 in memory of her granddaughter Shelby, who died from lymphoma at age 15.
1962
Kathleen McGoey’s niece, Kendall McGoey, graduated as a Skip of 2016. Kendall received Ursuline Academy’s highest honor, the CLC Award, making her the third CiceroMcGoey family member to be awarded the CLC Award. Kendall’s grandmother, Maria Cicero McGoey, received it in 1957 and her great aunt, Francine Cicero, received it in 1962. Kathleen is pictured with Kendall during Alumnae Induction which followed Baccalaureate Mass.
1968
Patsy Mathieu Moore published her first book, One
Liners from God. Patsy gave credit for her book to Mother Stephen, who told her that prayer was talking to God. As she wrote the book, Patsy said, “I would see glimpses of Miss Probst saying, ‘We will learn how to write!’”
1975
Elisabeth Rareshide, Doctor of Otolaryngology, was named one of New Orleans Magazine’s Top Doctors.
1979
Deborah Augustine Elam has received several honors.
1965
Members of the Skips of 1965 donated two new processional banners to the Academy. The beautiful banners were carried down the aisle for the very first time in an Academy-wide Mass on April 8, 2016. A reception of coffee and pastries followed in the Sisters’ Dining Room for a few of the classmates who attended the Mass.
1966
Mary Lee Berner Harris
celebrated Grandparents’ Day with her youngest grandson at St. Angela Merici School. They are pictured in front of a St. Angela mural. The pastor at St. Angela Merici is Father Beau Charbonnet, who is the son of Denny Ouilliber Charbonnet ’63.
MK Wegmann was honored as one of The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) Top Performing Arts Leaders of 2015. MK received the Fan Taylor Distinguished Service Award, APAP’s highest honor.
She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science at Clarkson University’s 123rd Commencement. She was named one of the 2016 Top Chief Executives in Corporate Diversity by Black Enterprise. Deb was also honored at The Orchid Society’s – Orchid Honors Dinner for her “compassion and commitment to the City of New Orleans.” The Orchid Society is a professional network of African American women serving as positive role models for young minority ladies ages 12 – 16 in the New Orleans metro area through mentoring, community service and social awareness programming. They celebrated their five-year anniversary as a community partner and honored African-American women who have shown outstanding compassion to New Orleans and its citizenry.”
1981
Cheryl Teamer, of the New Orleans
Convention & Visitors Bureau, was inducted into the Young Leadership Council’s Role Model Class. The Role Model Class is made up of members “who distinguish themselves as Role Models by actively contributing to the betterment of the Greater New Orleans region and by serving as an example to YLC’s young professional members and also the community at large.”
1987
Ava Dejoie was appointed Executive Director of the
Louisiana Workforce Commission by Governor John Bel Edwards.
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1989
Simone Bruni Crouere, owner of Demo Diva, was the commencement speaker for Ursuline Academy’s 289th Graduating Class.
Elizabeth Ferry Pekins’ first article was published in the 2015 International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene magazine. The article titled, “Fabulous Free-Motion Fabric Pins,” was about making fabric pins using paint, thread and fabric to give or swap at quilt shows. Photos of Elizabeth’s art and her thoughts on quilting, art, life, love and her children were featured in “The Last Word” section of Quilting Arts Magazine.
1988
Lesli Habans Cleveland is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Eastern Washington University. Her research areas include child language and literacy. Lesli recently received an award from the Inland Northwest Service-Learning Partnership for exceptional work in community-engaged teaching. She is also part of a small group of faculty who is revising the general education curriculum at EWU. Kathleen Hamm Zuniga was featured in Ones to Watch in New Orleans City Business. Kathleen has 22 years of public accounting experience. She is a partner with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC.
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1990
Leslie Clanton Harden was a witness speaker for the
Catholic Diocese of Memphis in April 2016. Leslie has been a principal in the Catholic Diocese of Memphis for over eight years. She is presently a Director of Guidance Counseling at St. George’s in Memphis.
1992
Kristin Van Hook Moore, Doctor of Pediatric Pulmonology, was named one of New Orleans Magazine’s Top Doctors.
1993
Heather Lolley is the Director of Restaurant Operations for Link Restaurant Group. She started her career in the restaurant industry at Emeril’s Delmonico. She was then part of the opening team for Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant. She then became sister restaurant, Cochon’s, General Manager.
1995
Dr. Kiana Wright
has assumed the role of Community Forensic Director for the northern region of the state of Georgia. In that capacity, she oversees court-ordered psychological evaluations for 29 counties, as well as supervises defendants who have been released from State Mental Health hospitals and are in need of ongoing monitoring in the community. Her team, which includes nine psychologists, four Forensic Community Coordinators and two program assistants, is responsible for conducting approximately 1,300 juvenile and adult pre-trial evaluations annually.
1997
Dana Gourrier starred as “Minnie” in Quentin Tarrantino’s production of The Hateful Eight.
1999
Ashley Floyd received a Master of Business Administration from Governors State University.
2000
Britton Drumm Grush was promoted to Marketing Coordinator for Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC.
2001
Nadrea Reeves Njoku was one of eight African American women to earn her PhD in Education from Indiana University in May of 2016. The women did not all start the program together, but they found each other along the way and cultivated relationships to help them achieve their goals. They have made history! The university has never had eight African-American women complete a program at one time. The Great 8 attribute their success to the ground
work laid by the African-American women before them. They are committed to leaving an institutional legacy so that African-American women still in the program, and those coming after them, have the support they need to thrive.
2002
Calli Bodin
graduated, with honors, as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in May of 2016. She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society and of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. Calli is the 2016-2017 Alumnae Board President.
Ayan Martin received a Master of Business Administration from The University of St. Thomas in Houston. Aimee Bernard McCarron was elected as a Board Member for the Young Leadership Council (YLC). Aimee is also a project leader for YLC’s Power Ties which is a career awareness program for 8th grade students at Firstline Charter Schools in New Orleans. The project has four workshops where volunteers speak to students about dream jobs, filling out job applications, resume writing and proper dress. The workshops culminate with a Career Day field trip where volunteers conduct mock interviews, teach thank you note writing, office skills and etiquette. Students are also taken to a power lunch at a white table cloth restaurant.
2005
Barbara Bolotte Blank received the Small Business
Association Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She is the creator of Clean Creations, a delivery service of healthy gourmet.
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2006
Carly Haws received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
from The University of Holy Cross in May 2016 with all honors.
2009
Mariah Sparacio was crowned Miss Jefferson Parish 2016. As Miss Jefferson Parish, she competed for Miss Louisiana United States and won. During her reign, Mariah will be advocating for her platform of childhood literacy. If you feel Mariah can help with a community project, please feel free to contact her at Mariah.Sparacio@gmail.com.
three times a day, taking over forty pills a day, and taking enzymes every time I eat) is the most important aspect of my life. Staying healthy in order to achieve my life's goals of traveling the world and creating art, requires a lot of time and responsibility; however, it is worth the effort. In fact, in order to share with the world the importance of my daily routine, earlier this year I began a campaign called 'The Sixty-Five Roses Challenge.' Each day, from February 1, 2015, to April 6, 2015, I created an art piece which usually took me about six hours to complete. That same day, I attempted to sell the artwork for $65.00 in order to raise awareness for cystic fibrosis and money for a cure. I was able to raise a little over $1,500.00 solely through the challenge. My 'sixty-five roses' collection is a graphic artistic representation of how I live my life with cystic fibrosis. The repeated 'sixty-five roses' phrase imitates my daily breathing treatment and medication routine. The designs created by the phrase signify my ever-reaching desire for perfection. However, when viewed closely each piece reveals multiple flaws, and thus human imperfection and the imperfect human body.”
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2010
Mary Grace Bernard is one of the graduate recipients of the AbbVie Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship. “Each year, AbbVie selects 40 distinguished scholars to receive $3,000 for use during the upcoming school year based on established criteria, including academic record and extracurricular activities, essay and creative presentation.” Mary Grace was asked as part of her essay to “explain the significance of [her] creative presentation to [her] journey with CF.” Her response: “I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at five years old. Ever since that time I have dedicated my life to staying healthy and keeping a strong, positive mentality. My daily routine (completing my breathing treatments
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Corinne Lorio was nominated and chosen for the Quarante Club Prize through University of New Orleans for an essay she wrote for one of her classes. "The Quarante Club began in New Orleans in 1886. It takes its name, meaning forty in French, from the number of members (or ‘immortals’) of the French Academy. It is believed to be the second oldest continually-functioning women's literary group in the U.S. In the era in which the Quarante Club was founded, there was a national outpouring of effort by women to improve their own minds and to unite into clubs to work toward this goal. The Quarante Club maintains its archives at Tulane University and annually funds writing prizes at the University of New Orleans and the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts." Her essay has also been published in UNO's literary journal. Corinne will receive a Bachelor of Liberal Arts with a concentration in Writing for Production and a minor in Psychology from The University of New Orleans. Tori Marcel was inducted into Louisiana State University’s “Tiger Twelve Class of 2016.” Tori was an LSU Ambassador and served as an orientation and a STRIPES leader. She served local elementary school students as an English tutor,
helping them learn to read. She pledged into the Alpha Phi Sorority and served in multiple leadership positions, including chapter president her senior year. She was a member of the Leadership LSU Class of 2016. She studied abroad in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji and served as youth mission leader on a mission trip to Guatemala.
2016 Jubilarians
Natalie Paul graduated, cum laude, from Loyola
University in Criminal Justice. She was accepted into all of the law schools for which she applied. Natalie chose to attend Tulane University Law School.
2015
Sydney Clark was inducted into Spring Hill College
Chapter of Sigma Alpha Pi, The National Society of Leadership and Success.
Sr. Marie McCloskey C’36
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Emily Buck was inducted into Spring Hill College
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Sr. Carla Dolce ’50
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Young Alumnae Tailgate There's no place like home...
and there's nothing like a good home run! Our young alumnae came home for the inaugural Young Alumnae Tailgate. They watched the UA Lions softball team defeat Ben Franklin on the Miss Pat Taylor Field! Alumnae enjoyed good food and great friends. Stay tuned for the next tailgating experience.
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Are You a Member of the Ursuline Academy OLPS Legacy Society? Upon founding Ursuline Academy New Orleans in 1727, the Ursuline Sisters strongly felt that the education of women was essential to the development of a civilized, spiritual and just society. The Sisters influenced culture and learning in New Orleans by providing an exceptional education for its women. An Ursuline education is rooted in a tradition of formation and innovation. It provides a nurturing environment for the learning and development of the whole person, based on a sound foundation of values drawn from the vision and philosophy of Saint Angela Merici, foundress of the Ursuline Order in Brescia, Italy in 1535. Ursuline Academy is dedicated to the moral, spiritual, intellectual and social growth of each individual, and these values are validated by our educational approach. Today, Ursuline Academy boasts an enrollment of over 700 young women in grades T2 through 12th grade. Membership in the OLPS (Our Lady of Prompt Succor) Legacy Society is offered to all those who share a commitment to the Academy, endorsing its mission, and affirming that commitment by means of a planned gift. To become eligible for Society membership, an individual simply informs the school in writing that Ursuline Academy of New Orleans has been included in his or her estate plan, by any one of a number of ways, including a bequest in his or her will, as beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan, or by making use of a Charitable Remainder Trust or a Charitable Lead Trust. If you have any questions, or would like to inform the Academy of a planned gift and become a member of the society, please contact Jane Ann Frosch at 504-212-5112 or jfrosch@uanola.org.
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Alumnae Frances Bruno Fagot ’36, C’40 Mary Clare Hogg ’37 Adelaide Caneza Sprague ’38, C’42 Helen Claire Duvic Wright ’39 Shirley Cahill Grevemberg ’39, C’43 Martha Guedry Skelly ’39, C’43 Muriel Fournet Crane ’40 Marion Wetzel Morgan ’40 Rosemary Uddo Testa ’40 Elodie Conzelmann Schminke ’43 Elaine Ehrett Gros ’43 Betty Rose Chauvin Schumann ’44 Lettie Lou Deas Counce ’46 Jacqueline Owens Garness ’46 Dorothy “Dottie” Long Kerth ’47 Josephine Grieshaber Wagner ’48 Annette Barbara Hale Burns ’48 Muriel Rita Miranne Fitzwilliam AMC ’48 Diane Fabacher Kussman AMH ’52 Alyce Ann David Smothers ’52 Brenda Schmitt ’57 Johnell Spence Armer ’58 Charlene Blanchard Harvey Shelton ’59 Kathleen Ward Stuckey ’64 Suzanne Toppino Colligan ’70 Peggy Staub Chapotel ’71 Maureen McKay Poche ’75 Mary Ann Begg ’82 Mary Elaine “Lanie” Dazet ’83 Sharon Linton, HM
Mother of Judith Fife Mead ’64 Diane Olsen Sampson ’65 Connie Casey O'Donnell ’66 Diane Estopinal Ater ’68 Susan M. Loehr ’68 Carol Loehr Munster ’69 Deborah “Debbie” Olsen Prevost ’72 Leslie Farnet Price ’73 Thérèse Porch ’75 Mary Catherine Porch ’76 Charlotte Fisher ’78 Barbara Porch ’78 Penny Whitlow ’79 Ellen Fisher Lovell ’80 Jeanne Farnet Paisant ’82 Tracy Lasseigne ’84 Shannon Elaine Duffy ’88 Michelle Lee Linton ’88 Katherine Hayes Melton ’88 Erin Marie Duffy Kelly ’92 Mary Cronin Letsch ’97 Celeste Poche ’06 Father of Pamela Sunseri Ward ’62 Susan Schoen Holmes ’65 Carol Ermon Meyer ’69 (DEC) Stephanie Deshautreaux ’72 Patricia “Paddy” Smith Barattini ’74 Maria Moret Braud ’74 Catharine “Kaki” Pittman Smith ’76 Patrice Moret Trudeau ’77 Jennifer Wells Greene ’82 Elizabeth Anderson Prince ’82 Lolita “Iffy” Pittman McCann ’83 Kerrin Gros Brennan ’84 Alison Toussaint LeBeaux ’86 Joelle “Cissie” Flannigan Evans ’87 Courtney Charbonnet ’90 Mary Cronin Letsch ’97
Maria Huntley Hunt ’99 Muriel Huntley ’01 Lillian “Lilly” Custodio ’13 Husband of Mary Beth Cowan Salaun ’56 Charlene Ruffino Philippi ’57 Loretto “Retta” Babst Stephens ’57 Anita Schulte Harper ’58 Jean Carole Toca Linn ’58 Arthemise Tallon Gros ’59 Judith Abel-Alexander Thornton ’59 Jacqueline “Jackie” Rice Schexnayder ’60 Elizabeth “Betty” Bourgeois-Gordon ’61 Patricia “Pat” Crouere Denechaud ’63 Barbara Moreira Clarke ’84 Nacole “Nikki” Daliet Peychaud ’89 Daughter of Mary Alice Toso McKay ’46 Colleen Poster ’00 Fanny Gagnet Toppino HM Step-Daughter of Bertha Cau Parent ’22 (DEC) Son of Stella Glynn Kehlor ’15 (DEC) Juanita Pfister O’Dwyer ’37 (DEC) Audrey Schlosser Proctor ’44 Frances Ducasse Clements ’56 Julie Capella Vanderbrook ’68 Verna Boulet Aucoin ’77 Susan Gisleson ’88 Sonita Dixon Lewis ’89 Son-in-law of Mildred D’Aubert Crouere ’37 Sister of Marguerite Cahill Rooker ’36 (DEC)
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Eola Hogg ’41 Irene Miranne Stokes C’41 (DEC) Gloria Cahill D’Antoni ’39, C’43 (DEC) Agatha Grieshaber Schoen ’44 Shirley “Cookie” Deas Zibilich ’52 Marilyn Farnet ’54 (DEC) Charlotte Toppino Fagan ’54 Janet Deas Legrand ’54 Sr. Jacqueline Toppino, OSU ’55 (DEC) Eleanor Jean Long ’56 Kay Parent Berrgian ’57 Carole Farnet Cheramie ’60 Teresa “Terry” Staub Meeuwenberg ’66 Maureen Staub Eide ’68 Harriet Staub Cousins ’73 Jacqueline “Jackie” Staub Graves ’77 Celeste Legendre Thompson ’83 Mary Deas Demarest, AME Brother of Patricia Early Sipos ’39, C’43 (DEC) Marguerite Kehlor Crouchet ’44 (DEC) Judith Guedry Brownlee ’56 Marilyn de Mahy Carriere ’58 Nancy Amato Konrad ’59 Karen Parr Luthringshausen ’62 Marilyn Marquer Palermo ’62 Jacqueline Guedry Frashier ’63 Linda O’Dwyer Smith ’66 Doris de Mahy Harvey ’68 Kathi Sunseri Masinter ’71 Carol Prendergast McManus ’71 Kathleen Prendergast Edwards ’73 Ann Prendergast Graves ’78 Mary Antèe McCullough ’97 Granddaughter of Anita Schulte Harper ’58
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Grandfather of Viki Braud Neurauter ’87 Monique Braud ’99 Crystal Naquin Cormier ’00 Elena Braud ’01 Kelly Smith Bailey ’06 Rachel Kass ’08 Hannah LeBeaux ’09 Caroline Smith ’10 Kaelyn Charbonnet ’11 Jillian Taliancich ’11 Mary Taliancich ’12 Kristen Kass ’16 Grandmother of Kristen Sampson Betit ’93 Alison Widener Chauvin ’01 Katherine Heaton ’03 Ashley Prevost Salvaggio ’03 Elizabeth “Liz” Casey ’07 Holly Rockenbaugh ’07 Christina Biondo ’08 Elizabeth De Gravelle ’11 Hannah Sensenbrenner ’13 Grace Daigle ’15 Alexandra Sensenbrenner ’15 Mother-in-law of Maureen Mock Verderame ’66 Geraldine “Gerry” Flundt Crane ’71 Lisette Robbert Fabacher ’74 Patricia DeSautel Casey ’76 Madeleine Landrieu Sensenbrenner ’80 Father-in-law of Lisette Robbert Fabacher ’74 Jill Eumont Melito ’77 Carmen Davis Linn ’99
Sister-in-law of Inez Perrier Grieshaber ’44 Brother-in-law of Paulette Crouere Gamard ’61 Rose Etta Tallon Singleton ’61 Kay Crouere Lagarde ’66 Jeanne Crouere Monsour ’69 Suzanne Crouere Neal ’73 Hillary Preen Burridge ’84 Marcie Heine O’Dwyer ’86 Aunt of Peggy Gelpi ’73 Michelle Keller Harper ’80 Karen Theresa Berrigan ’82 Katherine Berrigan Wendelstedt ’85 Jennifer Squires ’10 Sarah Parent ’10 Mallory Parent ’16 Uncle of Kelli Schilling ’94 Alicia Hebert Cameron ’96 Madeleine Mouledoux ’05 Sarah Gamard ’14 Great Aunt of Maria Huntley Hunt ’99 Muriel Huntley ’01 Niece of Sr. Maureen “Mary Ann” Gaffney, OSU ’38 (DEC) Marjorie McKay C’41 Shelby Duckworth ’14 Nephew of Marion Schlosser LeBon ’41 Susan Ducasse Aparicio ’59 Leslie Lachin Nolan ’62 Lynn Lachin Lightfoot ’64
Ann Boulet Montgomery ’67 Barbara Boulet White ’68 Mary Jane Capella Silva ’69 Janet Boulet Angelico ’70 Kay Capella McKissack ’71 Paula Boulet Vial ’71 Lisa Lachin Landry ’74 Claire Boulet Moldthan ’77 Kristin Gisleson-Palmer ’85 Alyisen Pickett Gisleson ’89 Amy Gisleson ’90 Cousin of Muriel Pfister C’38 (DEC) Martha Guedry Skelly ’39, C’43 Judith Guedry Brownlee ’56 Jacqueline Guedry Frashier ’63 Elayanor Uddo Doyle ’66 Suzette Peychaud Bagneris ’86 Eugenie Lightfoot Tate ’90 Jessica Bagneris ’11 Lauren Bagneris ’16
AME Associate Member, Elementary AMH Associate Member, High School AMC Associate Member, College DEC Deceased HM Honorary Member
If your name, or the name of an alumna to whom you are related, does not appear here, please call the Office of Alumnae at 504.861.9114 or email us at alumnae@uanola.org.
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Ursuline's Starstruck Children's Theater impressed audiences with their performance of "Alice in Wonderland.�
A group of Ursuline moms formed a team to help build a home with the St. Bernard Project Moms Build. The moms’ tasks included mudding and hanging drywall. 50
The Easter Bunny made his annual visit to elementary students. Little ones also enjoyed egg hunts, cookie decorating, and craft projects.
Elementary and high school students showcased their best works of art and performed for captive audiences at the second annual Ursuline Arts Festival.
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Dressed in costume and full of intimidating stares, teams of teacher and students went head-to-head in a dodgeball tournament. Proceeds from the tournament went to UA’s Beyond Our Borders service immersion program.
A) To ease the stress of exams, the High School Administration enlisted the help of two dogs to help students relax and unwind. B) The Junior Sioux organized a food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Ursuline students and faculty members brought in 2121 lbs. of food, equal to 1,738 meals for those in need in South Louisiana.
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2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT
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2015-2016 FINANCIAL REPORT
2015-2016 Resources
2015-2016 Use of Resources
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Tuition $ 7,566,268.73 Auxillary Programs $ 1,510,871.47 Serviam Annual Fund $ 323,788.28 Other Fund Raising $ 326,358.48 Scholarships $ 140,940.70 State Required Services $ 88,382.00 Interest Income $ 54,994.51 _____________ Total Income $ 10,011,604.10
75% 16% 3% 3% 1% 1% 1%
Instructional Auxillary Programs
52% 18%
$ 5,255,839.37 $ 1,766,543.04
Facilities Management $ 1,735,173.01 General and Administrative $ 973,154.53 Building Reserve $ 280,894.22 _____________ Total Income $ 10,011,604.10
17% 10% 3%
2015-2016 SERVIAM ANNUAL FUND THE ST. ANGELA SOCIETY OLPS Circle | $15,000 & above Jeanie Nolan Coleman 1973 Michael and Norma Kimble
Serviam Circle | $7,500 to $14,999
Julie Schutten Pitot 1951 Jane Gisevius 1961 CLC Circle | $5,000 to $7,499 Madeleine Simmons Blessey 1959 Marion Schexnayder Bruno 1946 Karen Parr Luthringhausen 1962 Donna Peyroux Taylor 1976 Chad and Olivia Ventola
President’s Circle | $1,500 to $4,999 Dennis and Joyelle Adolph Diana Pivach Alfortish 1976 David and Sandra Banks Todd and Pamela Bialous Terry and Nancy Brennan Jim and Jennifer Butler Allison Stern Clement 1970 Michael and Suzanne Daly Lisa Noe Deane 1974 Jim and Flo Donovan Sally Thomas Duplantier Doug and Alise Durand Deborah Augustine Elam 1979 Robert and Pamela Farnsworth Betty Bourgeois-Gordon 1961 Patti Stern Habans 1964 Robert and Nadia Corzantes Haik 1984 David and Maria Huete Kenneth Humphreys and Jill Condon Bob Hurtig Eric and Pattie Jarrell Joan Gisevius Johnson 1961 Phyllis Bunol Jones 1937 Nancy Amato Konrad 1959 Judy Kron 1973 Ethel Langenstein Lanaux 1950 Verna Satterlee Landrieu 1950 Tim and Phyllis Legendre Gina and James MacLaren Dr. Karen McNay Anna Maria D'Antonio Mitchell 1950
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Ed and Laura Moise Kendall and Lisa Parker Alan and Arlene Philipson Liz Ainsworth Rareshide 1951 Marvel Robertson Leslie Menard Sharkey 1980 John and Jan Haydel Signorelli 1980 Linda Teijelo Smith 1959 AndrĂŠe St. Martin 1976 James and Peggy Salvaggio Talbot 1984 Suzanne Cromiller Thomas 1973 Pat Wagner Thompson 1956 Laurelee Roger Toscano 1960 Chad and Olivia Ventola Kathy Eberle Wildgen 1959
Kerry Leftwich Coleman 1966 Suzanne Toppino Colligan 1970 Bret and Donna Cuneo Paul and Christy Delise Fred Drew Dianne Dupepe Beauregard 1961 Pat McNamara Ellis 1964 Sondra Egle Elvir 1960 Helen Franz Eshleman 1977 Ann Haro Estingoy 1958 Mary Block Fonseca 1956 Donald and Marge Garvey Jim and Kathy Garvey Patricia and Steven Granier Stephen and Maureen Grefer Janice Donaldson Grijns 1962 GENERAL GIVING CLUBS Sean and Jennifer Grilletta Douglas Grubbs St. Ursula Club | $500 to $1,499 Alan and Jeannine Guenther Mary Margaret Abbott Hevron 1964 Sister Mary Anne Holmes Ian and Renee Barras Robert and Jessica Hughes Kim Bondy 1983 Kadee Doerries Hurst 2000 Charlene Campeaux Boss 1982 Mark and Erin Jacobs Betty Bourgeois-Gordon 1961 Joshua and Wendy Jones Dawn Cason Brechtel 1988 Philip Juliano Annie Bourg Broussard 1992 Susan Henington Jumonville 1961 Tara McAuliffe Brown 1959 Kathie Stewart Keene 1959 David and Madeline Browning Gayle Ahern Keller 1955 Odessa Elston Burch-Pilie' 1951 Matthew and Shannon Pritchett Kottemann 1999 Paul and Penny Caballero Stephen and Donna Kern Jeff and Deborah Cancienne Shelby Stumpf Key 1971 Maria Cangemi 1983 Mark and Cheri Lagarde Rose May Carroll 1978 Hans and Stacey Liljeberg Jeanne Coleman 1970
Kateri Picou Livingston 1964 Curtis and Brooke Lloyd Gina and James MacLaren Christine and Michael Maristany Cynthia Johnson McDonald 1963 Paul and Lisa McGoey Nicolle McGuiness Larry and Donna McNamara Jose and Christy Mendoza Ritamay Moreland Mire 1976 Dee Dee Englisbee Mitchell 1958 Kathryn Nizer 1943 Olisa and Claire Ojeh Laura Horil Perez 1963 Darrin and Paula Polito Yvonne Morales Quijano 1961 Anne Raymond Ruy Ribeiro James and Victoria Sabrio Carolyn Coogan Schof 1957 Merle Albert Segura 1963 Kaki Pittman Smith 1976 Adam Strickland Raymond and Elizabeth Strohmeyer Linda Strohmeyer Terri Thibodeaux Stuckey 1981 Jo Ann Thrailkill-Castelaz 1982 Sheryl de Lapouyade Toups 1960 Debby Tremont 1967 Blaine Rittiner Twibell 1968 Margaret Roussel Vizzi 1949 Pam Sunseri Ward 1962 MK Wegmann 1966 Luis and Connie Williams Angela Booth Wingfield 1990 Stacie Lee Worsham 1982 Christy Jackson Zurcher 2000
Blue and White Club | $250 to $499 Marcia McWaters Abide 1955 Brad and Janalyn Albrecht Alan and Nicole Alvarez David and Mary Ellen Andignac Kevin and Cynthia Avin Emile and Suzette Peychaud Bagneris 1986 Kelly Smith Bailey 2006 Lynne Saulny Block 1969 Lou and Christy Bonnaffons Angele Noto Bordelon 1997 Lori Beth Cancienne Joe and Joanna Cancienne Marie Louise Denis Caro 1950 54
Angie Fulton Castay 1974 Marcus and Kay Chevis Debbie Gontko Chiappe 1987 Ann Wegener Colfry 1964 Jeremy and Mariana Coudrain Pat Trapolin Couret 1964 Joyce Lafaye Crews 1950 Frank and Caroline Cruz
Shelley Landrieu 1977 Hilda Goll Lavie 1971 Erin Leftwich LeBlanc 1975 Lawrence and Cheri Levy Lynn Lachin Lightfoot 1964 Allen and Leslie Ligori Kit Harger Lipps 1957 Elliot and Deborah Lonker
Claudette Mouledous Schmidt 1963 Liz Brodrick Scott Monaghan 1960 Caroline Smith 2010 Fran Sunseri Songy 1975 Jonathan and Emily Sontag Adam Strickland Joy Bordelon Strong 1958 Pat Lind Sullivan 1960
Beezy DeFrance 1978 Douglas and Paula Depriest John Eckholdt Bobbie McCune Edwards 1946 Marc and Bridget Voigt Ehrhardt 1991 Mary Caire Faust 1973 Mary Ryan Fein 1970 Jane Ann Frosch Sally Calmes Fucich 1951 Ann Valentino Fuselier 1963 Janice Perino Glas 1969 Fred and Sharon Grilletta Marie Bilich Guidry 1939 Kathy Muldrey Hannigan 1972 Edwin and Ann Leaumont Harold 1989 David and Dina Illg Elma Ireland LeDoux 1973
Kathleen McGoey 1962 Diane Hubbell Michelli 1955 Kristin Van Hook Moore 1992 Stephen and Malika Morse Margaret Ann Morgan Newman 1955 Connie Casey O'Donnell 1966 Scott and Amber Randazzo Peskin 1999 Debbie Levy Pierce 1969 Maureen McKay Poche 1975 Mary Fitzpatrick Pollard 1961 William and Mandy Ready Rashaan Early Reid 1997 Terry Failla Reymond 1961 Tola and France Roberts Randy and Cherie Rose Gary and Cher Sarrat Zoe Callac Schluter 1950
Chad and Amanda Theriot Miles and Rebecca Thomas Joseph Uddo Mary Ann Glorioso Valentino 1937 Maureen Mock Verderame 1966 Regina Volpe Jonathon and Cathryn Cassibry Walsh 1993 Wishie Simoneaux Walsh 1951 Dee Derbes Webster 1959 ThÊrèse Wegmann 1978 Sandy Herbert Whitmore 1989 Arlene Giraud Wiltz 1964 Lisa Baiamonte Yamin 1976 Don and Rhonda Zemo Merrill Richard Zeringue 1954 55
The Lion Club | $100 to $249 Charleen Wegmann Adam 1955 Melissa Steudlein Adolph 1992 Dede Kachler Agnew 1979 DaCarla Albright 1988 Christopher Algero Anissa Albro Allbritton 1987 Annette Green Alvarez 1979 John and Lea Anderson Karen Keenan Angelo 1962 Frank Anselmo Judy Eumont Archer 1975 Gerard Archer Amy Armbruster 1978 Mark and Carol Avery Francisco and Ruth Avila Margaret Medo Babin 1976 Debby Kerne Bagert 1966 Alice Bairnsfather Ava Maria Dejoie Baptiste 1987 Alexander and Michelle Baralt Wendy Farrelly Barrett 1976 Beverly Klundt Baudouin 1975 Nancy Bautz Ola Morgan Becnel 1951 Alex and Shawan Bellow Renee Hotard Bennett 1959 Carlos and Patricia Bereciartua Earleen Fournet Bergeron 1956 Theresa McNamara Berman 1992 Kay Parent Berrigan 1957 Ms. Berthaume Carbo Berthaume Alice Bertheaud 1958 Toni Gray Bill 1958 Lloyd and Leslie Bingham Judy Radke Blakemore 1958 Kathie Blash Gail Michelli Boling 1954 Jason and Christine Bonnet Marge Booker 1970 Rosanne Mitchell Borne 1974 Sunny and Yvette Boudloche Joan Daniel Boudreaux 1961 Claire Weilbaecher Bourgeois 1959 Tim and Gina Bourgeois Kerri Theriot Bowen 1978 William and Dana Boyles Cheryl Johnston Bragg 1963 Dr. and Mrs. Jorge Bravo Mary Aitken Britsch 1953 Kay Crais Briuglio 1960 Sister Carolyn Brockland Donnie and Judith Broussard 56
Stephanie Guarisco Brown 1966 Robert and Lenora Brown Elaine Douglas Brown 1952 Ben and Jessica Buckley Constance Braud Buisson 1985 David and Mari Burns Monique Martinez Butler 1983 Ophelia Mitchell Cadro 1949 Erin Callhover Suzie Artigues Cangelosi 1957 Christine Perret Carlson 1974 Marie Ramoneda Carriere 1942 Brandon and Stephanie Carter Eileen Casey Muriel Cassibry David and Robin Castle Vicky Bologna Cerniglia 1969 Stanley and Rose Mary Cernosek Jules and Claudia Chatelain Robert Chauvin Lynn Roubion Cheramie 1957 Michelle Henson Chiara 1961 Angie and Frederick Cicero Emery Clark 1968 Mary Lynne Bologna Clogher 1959 Lou Cochran Sue Howson Coco 1964 Pat O'Leary Crane 1966 Jean Ruello Cranmer Rue 1962 Leanne Willoz Cupero 1959 Anne and Jack Dardis Cindy Dauner 1974 Nancy Weilbaecher Davis 1964
Lucille Weyman Deas 1955 Robert DiMarco John and Wendy Diodene Jimmie and Meiko Ditta Thong and Kristen Doan Chris and Alisa Blake Dobronich 1999 Phyllis Trouard Dodson 1960 Jason and Jessica Donnaud Lynn Garcia Dube 1973 Mark and Kelli Duhe Patricia Dunbar Murrell Liz Duplantier 1972 Edwin and Joelle Elam Anita Martin Elisar 1982 Susan Heine Ellender 1988 Judy del Marmol Elliott 1962 Susie Haydel Elmendorf 1974 Leonard Enger Cecil and Mercedes Evans Karen Evans Lisette Robbert Fabacher 1974 Michael and Lillie Fahrenholt Betsy Falk Kevin and Deanna Felder Beth Oswald Fetzer 1978 Fernando and Ann Figueroa Maureen Craven Fischer 1970 Mark and Heather Marshall Flood 1992 Ann Guenther Forde 1962 Todd and Penny Francis Nicole Martin Franks 1991 Rhena Dowty Friloux 1952 Hiroshi and Michiko Futagoishi
Laura Pennebaker Gallichio 2000 Chuck and Jennifer Galligan Paulette Crouere Gamard 1961 Shirley Louvier Ganucheau 1949 Johanna Maisano Garcia 1953 Anita Garcia 1957 Jean Arnoult Gaul 1955 Connie Cahill Gay 1957 Dawn Mestier George 1954 David and Heidi Gereighty Martha Warren Gettys 1970 Sue Lousteau Gisclair 1966 Carole Deutschmann Gloger 1956 Joan Glynn 1951 Simone Pilie Gordon 1974 Jan Gravolet Seth and Berenice Gravolet Rosalind Green-Holmes 1988 Joseph and Patsy Grefer Katie Martin Gremillion Inez Perrier Grieshaber 1948 Kelan Griffin Kathy Sylvester Groves 1960 Drayfus and Tracey Knight Guient 1987 Kim Harper DiMarco Lyn Keller Hart 1972 Kathy Lilly Hart 1963 Casey Grace Harvey 1994 James and Michelle Hatch Heather Haydel 2000 Beth Bravender Hebert 1987 Ronald and Melinda Helveston Michael and Michele Henderson Anna Hero Kathleen Dowling Hite 1953 Sharon Accardo Hoffman 1971 Emile and Mary Honoree Patsy Talbot Hotard 1952 Helen Sonier Hughes 1956 Dolliann Hurtig 1963 Jessica and David Huston Veda Tridico Jackson 1954 Joe and Carolyn Jacquat Susan Johnson 1994 Matthew and Mary Jones Marley Joyce Jay Jay and Vernilyn Juan Kevin and Belkis Katner Malinda Majeau Kelley 1999 Rick Kelly Anne Mouledoux Kelly 1960 Dorothy Rodi Kightlinger 1963 John and Bonnie Kilroy Charlotte Laguaite Knauer 1960
Adrienne Wild Kolb 1968 Loretta Krentel Krasnow 1977 Mary Ann Richarme Krupsky 1967 Omer Kuebel Cortney Labadie Mary Brodrick LaCoste 1951 Jeannette Dubret Lagarde 1958 Janet Laizer 1976 Claire Relf LaMothe 1966 Jan Daniel Lancaster 1978 Colleen LeBlanc 2002
Erin Noe May 1978 Michael and Jennifer Mayfield Jeanne Guillory McAllister 1955 Pat Keiffer McAuliffe 1950 Paula Diodene McCaskell 1983 Patrick and Dara McDaniel Mary McDonald 1999 Denny Becnel McGovern 1964 Sheryl McGrath Reginald and Patricia McIntyre Chris and Becky McLellan
Leonard and Linda LeDoux Anthony and Lisa Legeaux Dolores Sullivan Leumas 1951 Christy Levy Steve and Kathy Lindstrom Jean Toca Linn 1958 Michelle Linton 1988 Patty Treuting Lipari 1973 Joan Barrios Lococo 1952 Mary Nolan Looney 1966 William and Patricia Magee Donald and Christine Manalla Carol Kramer Mannino 1959 Julie Ehret Martin 1980 Elizabeth Richardson Martin 1989 Debra Masson 1969
Fran Collins McManus 1976 Ed McNeill Elizabeth Medo 1982 Terry Staub Meeuwenberg 1966 Joan Gunning Merkle 1952 Elizabeth Mialaret 1973 Pam Vogt Mikill 1961 Margaret Smith Milling 1959 Michelle Quijano Moffatt 1984 Caroline Mohr 1962 Jennifer Johnson Molina 1985 Judy Mollere 1966 Mae Goll Morvant 1966 Jo-Ann Fazzio Mueller 1957 Margaret Donovan Mufdi 1966 Lynne LiRocchi Murphy 1961 57
Richard and Lisa Neathamer Elizabeth Nice Theresa Dubret Nicholson 1978 Brian and Katherine Norton Wendy Horne Nugent 1986 Tanya Toledano Olivier 1989 Mary de Laureal Owen 1970 Christopher Paganelli Marilyn Marquer Palermo 1962 Ricardo and Haley Pardo Leslie Broussard Pardue 1962 Tootsie Williams Park 1952 Pat Giglio Patron 1964 Mark Peneguy Allison Pepin 1981 Juanita Fernandez Perret 1942 Jon and Sherry Pierce Carolyn Gueymard Pieri 1962 Kathi Levi Pietri 1961 Kerry and Ellen Lemoine Plaisance 1992 Stephen and Heidi Poche’ Amelia Rondey Prados 1990 Clementine Doskey Prevatt 1948 Darlene and Ralph Rabalais John and Donna Randazzo
Jim and Celeste Roethele Kelli Ross 2000 Eileen Hill Rossini 1962 James and Madeline Russo Suzy Juge Sale 1960 Winky Wegmann Sampson 1972 David and Nikki Scalia Frank and Marilou Scalia Madge Warrick Schexnaydre 1955 Danielle Schott 1974 Lynn Delery Schully 1962 Louis Schwartz Alan and Rosalind Seicshnaydre Daffy Brungardt Shaw 1960 Anne Stern Sheridan 1962 Duane and Veronica Simien Elizabeth Riley Sintes 1953 Thoy Jourdan Smith 1955 Carol Solomon Pam Rein Sontag 1966 Cindy Steg Sorensen 1970 Ray and Cynthia Spicuzza Michelle Ricks Stephens 1992 Julienne Territo Stewart 1972 Huey Sullivan
Judy Abel-Alexander Thornton 1959 Laura Favret Tobin 1976 Leah Todd Gary and Joyce Toups Tracy Chester Tracey 1997 Rosemary Pendzimaz Trepagnier 1978 Katie Turpin 2000 Rose Kuhnau Uhalt 1987 Joan Doskey Vairin 1961 Carolyn Tripoli Van Dyck 1960 Gayle Cousins Ventola 1964 Jennifer Melancon Vicknair 1992 Ryan and Bethany Bourgeois Vincent 1997 Karen Schell Vocke 1960 Carol Gisevius Waguespack 1959 William Walsh Nat Nelson Ward 1983 Sean and Alicia Weber Robert Weiss Ann Lala Westenberger 1956 Christopher and Perrine Whipple Barbara Boulet White 1968 John and Peggy White Sandra Gelis Wich 1959 Patricia Wilkinson Nicole Quijano Williams 1993 Luis and Gayle Williams Alvis Wilson 1951 Gretchen Winand 1991 Barbara Breaux Winn 1959 Helen Wolfe Wirth 1960 Dwight and Lisa Witter Marilyn Ciaccio Woolverton 1957 Meredith Caughman Worrell 1999 Stephen and Diana Worthy Beth Foust York 1987
Friends of Ursuline | Gifts up to $100
Judy Gonzales Rando 1961 Adrienne Mouledoux Rasmus 1961 Marisa and Russell Bush Rawls 1994 Kathleen Morris Reine 1960 Marge Cambre Reynolds 1956 Stephanie Tomlinson Ricau 1992 Phyllis DeBlanc Robert 1960 58
Christi Keating Sumich 1990 Denise Kirn Summerell 1970 Susie Schiro Talbot 1952 Keith and Nancy Tassin Nicolle DiGerolamo Thaller 1987 Caryl Theriot 1972 Stephanie Thibeau 2008
Bonnie Chauvin Abadie 1958 Chelon Abrahms 1992 Brian and Elvira Acuna Brooke Blakley Agers 1994 Nubia and John Aguiar-Lawrence Connee Donahue Anderson 1962 Penny Bourg Anderson 1962 Winnie Tinney Annison 1968 Brandi Aucoin Monica Guarino Bagley 1994 Jessica Baker 2004 Rose Failla Barrett 1964
Mike and Danielle Batten Pam Baumann 1966 Jonathan Baynham Gertie Beauford 1954 Brenda Matassa Benigno 1971 Michelle Guidroz Bennett 1988 Joseph and Tracy Berendzen Aisha Bias Amy Rando Billeaudeaux 1994 Calli Bodin 2002 Jody Bonura 1983 Colleen Berner Bordelon 1994 Brent and Susan Boten Brooke Boudreaux 2000 Pat McCord Bourgeois 1946 Lamar and Stacie Bourgeois Bonnie Accardo Boyd 1974 Margaret Bradley 1972 Earl and Cassandra Brandon Dolly Tripp Breaux 1971 Scott and Bonnie Broome Joanna Broussard 1972 Jason and Paige Brown Judy Guedry Brownlee 1956 Leslie Henry Brunious 1986 Elaine Bevinetto Buisson 1957 Jenny Buuck 1993 Margie Favret Caliri 1966 Kat Canseco 2009 Jason and LaToya Cantrell Geralyn Watts Caradona 1968
Jason and Jennifer Oddo Cardon 2000 Stephanie Carton Joseph and Judith Cassanova Meb Bienvenu Cefalu 1960 Diane Levy Centanni 1965 Pam Cerminaro Brock and Denise Chamberlain Bradley and Tori Chatman Ronald Chevis Martha Behrens Cimo 1961 Dorita Levie Cobb 1948 Mary Anne Oubre Colwart 1951 Beverly Cook Crystal Naquin Cormier 2000 Asta Viguerie Cotonio 1960 Danna Powell Cousins 1986 Hattie Staub Cousins 1973 Brother Louis Couvillon Ms. Crane Uddo Crane Jan Gabler Cranfield 1970 Maureen Cremaldi Adele Queyrouze Cressy 1953 Bobbi Cripple Marcia Culley 1973 Jessica Calhoun Curren 1977 Joseph and Wendy Dalovisio Tricia Fitzmorris Danflous 1965 Winnie Millet D'Angelo 1980 Brandi Mayfield D'Aquin 1992 Ryan and Christen Daul Kelly and Brandi Olsen Daul 1992
Marilyn Ferro Davis 1958 Shaletia Davis Jeanne Marie Schrewe De Bogran 1952 Diane Carriere De Paula Sloan 1968 Camille DeCoursey 2007 Michael and Linda DeGruy Kaitlyn Delatte Ty and Rhonda Delger Frank and Stacy DePizzo Mary Weilbaecher Desimone 1969 Bernadette Diaz Susanne and David Dietzel George and Val Dobronich Sheila Wick Doepp 1963 Denise Smith Domingue 1967 Dot Watkins Dorvin 1955 Annette Ruckstuhl Doskey 1948 Margaret Drake 1990 Kathy Bouzon Dykes 1961 Lynne Bordonaro Edwards 1958 Joy Fish Eigher 1966 Cathy Fedoroff Elisar 1975 Chappie and Vivian Eppling Errin Erdal-Bellan 1988 Marie Jeanne Kercheval Exposito 1961 Michael and Danielle Fahrenholt Cindy Williams Faison 1974 Myra Elston Fascetti 1957 Cha Wirth Faucheaux 1980 Mickey Sciortino Faucheux 1961 Bill and Paige Faust 59
Lindalee Horil Favaloro 1964 Jeri Connelly Ferrara 1966 Danny and Robin Ferrara Lauren Fiasconaro 2002 Marla Fisher Ethel Seiler Fitzsimmons 1950 Mary Krail Flores 1965 Kathy Ferro Foret 1960 Shane and Christina Foret Jackie Guedry Frashier 1963 Corinne Gately Freeland 1953 Fritz Fromherz Jill Frosch
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Vicki Gennaro Fuselier 1953 J.C. and Brenda Fuselier Jeanie Gabler 1968 Chan Gaither 1993 Robert and Renee Garrett Robert and Bridget Gerdes Donna Rees Gerstner 1964 Kathryn Gerwitz Monique Vallot Gillen 1983 Kelly Vollenweider Gilmore 2000 Fernando and Adriana Giordano Anne Generes Githens 1957 Alice Simoneaux Godbold 1969
Michael and Marlene Goebel Betty Kehoe Gordon 1952 Kitty Von Gohren Graf Mary Ehret Granskog 1964 Ariel Gray Thelma Gray Marcus and Dwana Green Edna Krentel Greenbaum 1975 Roy and June Greenwood Julie Haro Grenier 1975 Justin Gricus Arthemise Tallon Gros 1959 Brynn Kessler Guidry 1959 Dianne Guillot Kevin and Sarah Gunn Cate Gunnell 2010 Nicole Begue Hackmann 1993 Gwendolyn Hagan Steve and Cheryl Hale Rachel Harang Earl and Lisa Hardouin Charlotte Dusse Haro 1967 Anita Schulte Harper 1958 Millie Harris Mary Lee Berner Harris 1966 Linda Landry Hartwell 1964 Bonnie Peyrefitte Hebeisen 1962 Frances Hecker 1956 Wanda Connelly Herron 1964 Michelle Jackson Higgins 1993 Barbara Gilbert Higgins 1959 Betty Ann Rivet Hilsman 1964 Annemarie Hof-Anselmo Jennifer DeBroeck Holley 1991 Kelly Covington Holliday 2000 Cricket Holt 2012 Jesse and Tracey Hoppes Clare Restivo Hosch 1955 Staci Lanza Hughes 1998 Jeremy and Jacquie Hughes Maria Huntley Hunt 1999 Rebecca Richard Irion Shawn Jackson 1986 Damon James Nakia and Natashia James Gabriel and Michelle Janusa Thomas and Corinne Jeanne Jennifer Jeansonne 1987 Kent Jensen Mary Jurado Johns 1961 Nicole Johnson-Cooper 1988 Jeffrey and Brandy Jones Traci Jones Monique McConduit Jones 1993
Christopher and Leslie Joyce Sue St. Mard Jung 1951 Gregory and Mary Kass David and Sheree Katner Beverly Katz Jeanette Kennedy 1999 Christine Kiefer Fay Kimbrell-Rouse 1994 Elena King Daniel and Robyn DeGruy Kiper 1996 Judy Kirn 1968 Peggy Kleinschmidt 1962 Brian and Lori Knight Andrew and Katherine Krail Annie Krasnow 2010 Adrienne Laborde Tara Clesi Lacour 1984 Stacy Glynn LaMorte 1992 Aziza Landrum 1995 Keva Landrum-Johnson 1990 Janel Knox Lange 1966 Todd and Stephanie Lannan Beth Marley Lanson 1969 Mary Winters Larson 1960 John and Angelique Laughlin April Wild Lauterbach 1961 Terry LeBlanc 1971 Sister Therese Leckert 1961 Mallory Norton Leggett Dee Hymel Levy Johanna Hochhalter Logan 2000 Bibbins Ballina Lopez 1964 Anne Lousteau 1963 Patrick and Tammie Luquet Emily MacLaren 2014 Michael and Laura Magner Mary Lou Keller Main 1944 Barry and Letitia Marcades Penny Marlar Lisa Lavie Martin 1999 Scott and Gina Martin Dana Martin 1992 Lucille O'Donnell Martinez 1951 Shirley Pettingill McCoy 1961 Jennifer Bailkey McFarland 1980 Antonio and Stacy Honore McGill 1990 Jennifer McGovern Monique Mckay Lise Eltz McStravick 1957 Sister Rosemary Meiman 1946 Virginia Burmeister Melchior 1996 Sarita Melson 1991 Mary Tujague Membreno 1957 Sandy Corbin Meyer 1957
Marc and Michele Milano Matt and Sarah Rush Miller Beth Bayard Mims 1974 Virginia Toelke Mitchell 1950 Cynthia Mitchell Carol Levy Monahan 1956 Thomas and Amy Schremp Moore 1986 Todd and Elizabeth Morgan Page Keenan Morgan 1959 Antoinette Gorney Moriarty 1963 Karen Hubble Mortillaro 1989 Sis Carriere Morvant 1958 Peter Mulé Nicole Broha Murphy 1999 Heidi Bostick Murray 2000 Mark and Helen Honoree Myers 1984 Bettie Unsworth Nolin 1960 Mary Tripp Norman 1967 Mr. and Mrs. James O'Brien Nicholas and Simone O’Connor Sister Madonna O’Hara Barbara Bernard O'Meallie-Wilson 1951 Brad and Ann Osborne Gigi Tormey Owens 1957 Todd and Mimi Owens Lauren Parker 2015 Elissa Parker 2012 Nasser and Paris Pazooki Kathryn Ashley Peart 2000 Betty Moreno Peltier 1960 Lori Kabbani Penny 2000 Janet Crumhorn Pesce 1966 Mi Yong Pham Peter and Kelly Picou
William and Kathy Shea Plasse 1990 Eileen Hite Pohlman 1976 Elise Senac Pomet 1980 Kathy Pons Robert and Danielle Porche Ron Poticha Anne Riordan Powell 1956 Louise Blamphin Price 1962 Eugene Priestley Pat Prudhomme Kathleen Puglia 1958 Jim Queyrouze Lisa Queyrouze Mandi Rabalais 1991 Elizabeth Rafferty Kristen Rivero Ragan 2000 Gail Randolph 1974 Irlee Leclere Redmann 1951 Ryan and Ashlin Reece Kevin and Tracy Reed Gladys Aleman Reinecke 1950 Rebecca Johnson Richardson 1969 Mary-Lynne Gouner Richarme 1961 Aline Schappe Richeson 1961 Toni Hagstette Riley 1962 Daryl and Keri Robert Mary Grace Ridolfo Roberts 1962 Jeffrey and Shara Robichaux Joan Lisso Rogers 1964 Janice Roussel 1960 Rusty and Jena Roussel Joan Joanen Schade 1953 Kathy Schafer Emma Gross Scheeler 1960 61
Jackie Rice Schexnayder 1960 Carmen Daigle Schexnaydre 1960 Katherine Garrison Schilling 2000 Richard and Christina Schlaudecker Elodie Conzelmann Schminke 1943 Wendy Fayard Scribner 1991 Marilyn Seiler Joan Johnson Serice 1979 Marilyn Kingsmill Shaak 1949 Gina Sadhwani Shuford 2000 Jeanna Signorelli 2012 Jessica Signorelli 2014 Darren and Emily Sixkiller Eric and Debbie Skrmetta Jean Farrell Slaughter 1964 Marcus and Linda Smith Clinton and Kelly Smith Sherron Fonte Smith 1962 Carolyn Smith 1952 Jeanie Black Smith 1961 Carol Zengel Smith 1979 Clinton Smith Jolene Ferro Songy 1985 Shirley Lamprecht Spedale 1956 Kenny and Johnette Spellman Renee Bravo Spratt 1973
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Lisette St. Mard 1964 Shelby Macgowan St. Romain 1965 Marilyn Arnoult Stamm 1966 Pam Casey Stanton 1972 Effie Stockton Stephen and Janine Stryjewkski Sarah Stuckey 2011 Andree Bertheaud Stutts 1959 Ward Sudderth Joseph and Jenifer Sudkamp John Sullivan Blanid Sullivan Sunseri 1949 Barbara Englisbee Swoop 1960 Charlene LaRocca Taormina 1967 Randall and Grace Tassin Linda Terrebonne Judie Gabler Tidwell 1963 Betty Breland Trachtman 1963 Amy Trainor 1994 Alicia Aab Tronson 1986 Sandy Wiederecht Turner 1962 Hector and Michelle Livaudais Vandenweghe 1988 Joseph and Christi Vercher David Verderame Joseph Verrinata
Aaron and Emily Viles John and Tricia Hindelang Vise 1990 Natalie Vitrano Nadia Walden 2000 John and Jane Walker Terence Walsh Aaron Walters Dan Walters Mary Doyle Walther 1959 Cindy Hite Weldon 1978 Murphy and Mary White Karen Hyde Whitehead 1961 Ruth Wilson Robert and Maria Winn Sandra Tridico Wolf 1958 Jessica Dalton Woodward 1999 Terry Simoneaux Wyatt 1969 Christopher Young Cookie Deas Zibilich 1952 Simon & Kristina McManus Zippert 1996 Mandy Zirkenbach
SAF ALUMNAE GIVING BY CLASS & MASCOT
SERVIAM STARS College 1949 Marilyn Kingsmill Shaak College 1950 Anna Maria D'Antonio Mitchell College 1952 Betty Kehoe Gordon Joan Gunning Merkle Carolyn Smith College 1955 Dorothy Watkins Dorvin College 1956 Frances Hecker
Academy 1937 Mary Ann Glorioso Valentino Academy 1939 Marie Bilich Guidry Academy 1942 Veronica McCune Edwards Marie Carriere Juanita Fernandez Perret
Academy 1946 Patricia McCord Bourgeois Marion Schexnayder Bruno Academy 1947 Joan Glynn
Academy 1943 Elodie Conzelmann Schminke
Academy 1948 Dorita Levie Cobb Jeanne Marie Schrewe De Bogran Annette Ruckstuhl Doskey Joan Barrios Lococo Clementine Doskey Prevatt
Academy 1944 Inez Perrier Grieshaber Mary Louise Keller Main
Academy 1949 Ophelia Mitchell Cadro Shirley Louvier Ganucheau 63
Blanid Sullivan Sunseri Margaret Roussel Vizzi Academy 1950 Marie Louise Denis Caro Joyce Lafaye Crews Ethel Seiler Fitzsimmons Ethel Langenstein Lanaux Verna Satterlee Landrieu Patricia Keiffer McAuliffe Virginia Toelke Mitchell Gladys Aleman Reinecke Zoe Callac Schluter
Sarah Calmes Fucich Jean Arnoult Gaul Clare Restivo Hosch Suzanne St. Mard Jung Mary Jane Brodrick LaCoste Dolores Sullivan Leumas Lucille O'Donnell Martinez Barbara Bernard O'Meallie-Wilson Julie Schutten Pitot Elisabeth Ainsworth Rareshide Irlee Redmann Rowena Simoneaux Walsh Alvis Wilson
Elaine Bevinetto Buisson Suzanne Artigues Cangelosi Lynn Roubion Cheramie Myra Elston Fascetti Anita Garcia Connie Cahill Gay Anne Generes Githens Muriel Harger Lipps Lise Eltz McStravick Mary Tujague Membreno Sandra Corbin Meyer Jo-Ann Fazzio Mueller Mary Virginia Tormey Owens Carolyn Coogan Schof Marilyn Ciaccio Woolverton Academy 1960 Karen Kay Crais Briuglio Marie Eugenie Bienvenu Cefalu Asta Viguerie Cotonio Phyllis Trouard Dodson Sondra Egle Elvir Kathleen Ferro Foret Katherine Sylvester Groves Anne-Marie Mouledoux Kelly Charlotte Laguaite Knauer Mary Beth Winters Larson Mary Elizabeth Unsworth Nolin Mary Elizabeth Moreno Peltier Kathleen Morris Reine Phyllis DeBlanc Robert Janice Roussel Suzanne Juge Sale Emma Gross Scheeler Jacqueline Rice Schexnayder Carmen Daigle Schexnaydre Adolphine Brungardt Shaw Patricia Lind Sullivan Barbara Englisbee Swoop Laurelee Roger Toscano Sheryl de Lapouyade Toups Carolyn Tripoli Van Dyck Karen Schell Vocke Helen Wolfe Wirth
SIOUX Academy 1951 Ola Morgan Becnel Odessa Elston Burch-PiliĂŠ Mary Anne Oubre Colwart Lucille Weyman Deas 64
Academy 1954 Gail Michelli Boling Angela Dawn Mestier George Veda Tridico Jackson Merrill Richard Zeringue Academy 1957 Kay Parent Berrigan
Academy 1963 Cheryl Johnston Bragg Sheila Wick Doepp Jacqueline Guedry Frashier Ann Valentino Fuselier Kathleen Lilly Hart Dolliann Hurtig Dorothy Rodi Kightlinger Anne Lousteau
Kathleen Kennedy Matthews Cynthia Johnson McDonald Antoinette Gorney Moriarty Lauralee Horil Perez Merle Albert Segura Betty Breland Trachtman Academy 1966 Deborah Kerne Lois Carbo Berthaume Pamela Baumann Stephanie Guarisco Brown Marjorie Favret Caliri Kerry Leftwich Coleman Patricia O'Leary Crane Katherine Fish Eigher Jeril Ann Connelly Ferrara Sue Lousteau Gisclair Mary Lee Berner Harris Claire Relf LaMothe Janel Knox Lange Mary Nolan Looney Teresa Staub Meeuwenberg Judith Mollere Mary Ann Goll Morvant Margaret Donovan Mufdi Connie Casey O'Donnell Janet Crumhorn Pesce Pamela Rein Sontag Maureen Mock Verderame MK Wegmann
Academy 1969 Mildred Pilie Bradley Vicky Bologna Cerniglia Mary Weilbaecher Desimone Janice Perino Glas Alice Simoneaux Godbold Elizabeth Marley Lanson Deborah Levy Pierce Theresa Simoneaux Wyatt Academy 1972 Margaret Bradley Joanna Broussard Kathleen Muldrey Hannigan Lyndall Keller Hart Winifred Wegmann Sampson Pamela Casey Stanton Julienne Territo Stewart Caryl Theriot Academy 1975 Judy Eumont Archer Beverly Klundt Baudouin Catherine Fedoroff Elisar Edna Krentel Greenbaum Julienne Haro Grenier Frances Sunseri Songy Academy 1978 Amy Armbruster
Kerri Theriot Bowen Rose May Carroll Elizabeth Oswald Fetzer Angelique Reed Francis Jan Daniel Lancaster Erin Noe May Theresa Dubret Nicholson Rosemary Pendzimaz Trepagnier ThÊrèse Wegmann Cynthia Hite Weldon Academy 1981 Allison Pepin Therese Thibodeaux Stuckey Academy 1984 Tara Anne Clesi Lacour Yvonne Michelle Quijano Moffatt Helen Honoree Myers Peggy Salvaggio Talbot Academy 1987 Anissa Albro Allbritton Deborah Gontko Chiappe Ava Maria Dejoie Baptiste Tracey Knight Guient Beth Bravender Hebert Jennifer Jeansonne Nicolle DiGerolamo Thaller Rose Marie Kuhnau Uhalt Elizabeth Foust York
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Academy 1990 Margaret Drake Keva Landrum-Johnson Stacy Honore McGill Kathleen Shea Plasse Amelia Rondey Prados Christi Keating Sumich Tricia Hindelang Vise Angela Booth Wingfield Academy 1993 Jennifer Buuck Lisa Barreneche Cheramie Nicole Begue Hackmann Michelle Jackson Higgins Nicole Quijano William Academy 1996 Robyn DeGruy Kiper Virginia Burmeister Melchior Samantha Hithe Washington Kristina McManus Zippert Academy 1999 Alisa Blake Dobronich Maria Huntley Hunt Malinda Majeau Kelley Jeanette Kennedy Shannon Pritchett Kottemann Mary McDonald Nicole Broha Murphy Amber Randazzo Peskin Jessica Dalton Woodward Meredith Caughman Worrell Academy 2002 Calli Bodin Colleen LeBlanc Academy 2014 Emily MacLaren Jessica Signorelli
MERRY MACS/REBELLES Academy 1952 Elaine Douglas Brown Rhena Dowty Friloux Patricia Talbot Hotard Teresita Williams Park Suzanne Schiro Talbot Shirley Deas Zibilich
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Academy 1958 Bonnie Jean Chauvin Abadie Alice Bertheaud Antoinette Gray Bill Judith Radke Blakemore Marilyn Ferro Davis Lynne Anne Bordonaro Edwards Ann Haro Estingoy Anita Schulte Harper Jeannette Dubret Lagarde Jean Carole Toca Linn Dorothy Englisbee Mitchell Helena Carriere Morvant Kathleen Puglia Joy Bordelon Strong Sandra Tridico Wolf
Dianne Dupepe Beauregard Kathleen Bouzon Dykes Marie Jeanne Kercheval Exposito Mickey Sciortino Faucheux Paulette Crouere Gamard Jane Gisevius Mary Jurado Johns Joan Gisevius Johnson Susan Henington Jumonville April Wild Lauterbach Therese Leckert Shirley Pettingill McCoy Pamela Vogt Mikill Lynne LiRocchi Murphy Mary Kathyrn Levi Pietri Mary Eileen Fitzpatrick Pollard Yvonne Morales Quijano Judith Gonzales Rando Adrienne-Marie Mouledoux Rasmus Teresa Failla Reymond Mary-Lynne Gouner Richarme Aline Schappe Richeson Jean Black Smith Joan Doskey Vairin Karen Hyde Whitehead
Academy 1961 Lynne Wood Block Joan Daniel Boudreaux Michelle Henson Chiara Martha Behrens Cimo
Academy 1964 Rose Merle Failla Barrett Susan Howson Coco Ann Wegener Colfry Patricia Ann Trapolin Couret
Academy 1955 Marcia McWaters Abide Charleen Wegmann Adam Jeanne Guillory McAllister Diane Hubbell Michelli Margaret Ann Morgan Newman Madge Warrick Schexnaydre Thoy Jourdan Smith
AndrĂŠe St. Martin Donna Peyroux Taylor Laura Favret Tobin Lisa Baiamonte Yamin Academy 1979 Denise Kachler Agnew Annette Green Alvarez Deborah Augustine Elam Joan Johnson Serice Carol Zengel Smith Academy 1982 Charlene Campeaux Boss Anita Martin Elisar Elizabeth Medo Academy 1985 Constance Braud Buisson Jennifer Johnson Molina Jolene Ferro Songy Nancy Weilbaecher Davis Patricia McNamara Ellis Lindalee Horil Favaloro Donna Rees Gerstner Mary Estelle Ehret Granskog Patricia Stern Habans Linda Landry Hartwell Wanda Connelly Herron Mary Margaret Abbott Hevron Elizabeth Ann Rivet Hilsman Lynn Lachin Lightfoot Kateri Picou Livingston Dariann Ballina Lopez Denise Becnel McGovern Patricia Giglio Patron Joan Lisso Rogers Jean Farrell Slaughter Lisette St. Mard Gayle Cousins Ventola Arlene Giraud Wiltz Academy 1967 Denise Smith Domingue Charlotte Dusse Haro Mary Ann Richarme Krupsky Mary Tripp Norman Charlene LaRocca Taormina Debora Tremont Academy 1970 Allison Stern Clement
Suzanne Toppino Colligan Jeanne Coleman Mary Ryan Fein Maureen Craven Fischer Martha Warren Gettys Mary de Laureal Owen Lucinda Steg Sorensen Denise Kirn Summerell
Academy 1988 DaCarla Albright Michelle Guidroz Bennett Dawn Cason Brechtel Susan Heine Ellender Errin Erdal-Bellan Rosalind Green-Holmes Nicole Johnson-Cooper Michelle Linton Michelle Livaudais Vandenweghe
Academy 1973 Jean Nolan Coleman Harriet Staub Cousins Marcia Culley Lynn Garcia Dube Mary Kay Caire Faust Elma Ireland LeDoux Judith Kron Patricia Treuting Lipari Elizabeth Mialaret Renee Bravo Spratt Suzanne Cromiller Thomas
Academy 1991 Wendy Fayard Scribner Bridget Voigt Ehrhardt Nicole Martin Franks Jennifer DeBroeck Holley Nikki Evans Ledoux Sarita Melson Allison Hansen Mullis Amanda Rabalais Gretchen Winand
Academy 1976 Diana Pivach Alfortish Margaret Medo Babin Wendy Farrelly Barrett Janet Laizer Francesca Collins McManus Ritamay Moreland Mire Eileen Hite Pohlman Catharine Pittman Smith
Academy 1994 Brooke Blakley Agers Monica Guarino Bagley Amy Rando Billeaudeaux Colleen Berner Bordelon Casey Grace Harvey Susan Maria Johnson Fay Kimbrell-Rouse Amy Trainor 67
Academy 1956 Earleen Fournet Bergeron Judith Guedry Brownlee Mary Lynne Block Fonseca Carole Deutschmann Gloger Helen Sonier Hughes Carol Levy Monahan Anne Riordan Powell Marjorie Cambre Reynolds Shirley Lamprecht Spedale Ann Lala Westenberger
Academy 1997 Angele Noto Bordelon Rashaan Early Reid Tracy Chester Tracey Bethany Bourgeois Vincent Academy 2000 Brooke Boudreaux Jennifer Oddo Cardon Crystal Naquin Cormier Kelly Covington Holliday Laura Pennebaker Gallichio Kelly Vollenweider Gilmore Heather Haydel Katherine Doerries Hurst Johanna Hochhalter Logan Heidi Bostick Murray Kathryn Ashley Peart Lori Kabbani Penny Kristen Rivero Ragan Kelli Ross Katherine Garrison Schilling Gina Sadhwani Shuford Katie Turpin Nadia Walden Christy Jackson Zurcher Academy 2006 Kelly Smith Bailey Academy 2009 Katherine Canseco 68
Academy 2012 Francesca Holt Elissa Parker
SKIPPERETTES/ LEPRECHAUNS Academy 1953 Mary Aitken Britsch Corinne Gately Freeland Victoria Gennaro Fuselier Johanna Maisano Garcia Kathleen Dowling Hite Joan Joanen Schade Elizabeth Riley Sintes
Academy 1959 Madeleine Simmons Blessey Claire Weilbaecher Bourgeois Tara McAuliffe Brown Mary Lynne Bologna Clogher Leanne Willoz Cupero Arthemise Tallon Gros Brynn Kessler Guidry Katherine Stewart Keene Nancy Amato Konrad Carol Kramer Mannino Margaret Smith Milling Page Keenan Morgan Linda Teijelo Smith Andree Bertheaud Stutts Judith Abel-Alexander Thornton Carol Ann Gisevius Waguespack Mary Doyle Walther Deanne Derbes Webster Sandra Gelis Wich Barbara Breaux Winn Academy 1962 Connee Donahue Anderson Millicent Bourg Anderson
Karen Keenan Angelo Jean Ruello Cranmer Rue Judith del Marmol Elliott Ann Guenther Forde Janice Donaldson Grijns Bonnie Peyrefitte Hebeisen Peggy Ann Kleinschmidt Karen Parr Luthringshausen Kathleen McGoey Caroline Mohr Marilyn Marquer Palermo Leslie Broussard Pardue Carolyn Gueymard Pieri Louise Blamphin Price Antoinette Hagstette Riley Mary Grace Ridolfo Roberts Eileen Hill Rossini Lynn Delery Schully Anne Stern Sheridan Sherron Fonte Smith Sandra Wiederecht Turner Pamela Sunseri Ward Academy 1965 Diane Marie Levy Centanni Patricia Fitzmorris Danflous Mary Linda Krail Flores Patricia Talbot McNamara Shelby Macgowan St. Romain Academy 1968 Winifred Tinney Annison Geralyn Watts Caradona Diane Carriere De Paula Sloan Mary Jean Gabler Judy Kirn Adrienne Wild Kolb Blaine Rittiner Twibell Lynn Levy Watts Barbara Boulet White
Cindy Williams Faison Simone Pilie Gordon Gail Randolph Danielle Schott Academy 1977 Adele Cressy Jessica Calhoun Curren Helen Franz Eshleman Loretta Krentel Krasnow Michelle Landrieu Academy 1980 Winnie Millet D'Angelo Charlene Wirth Faucheaux Julie Ehret Martin Jennifer Bailkey McFarland Elise Senac Pomet Leslie Menard Sharkey Academy 1983 Kim Bondy Jody Lynn Bonura Monique Martinez Butler Tanya Mitchell Darensburg Monique Vallot Gillen Paula Diodene McCaskell Nathalie Nelson Ward Academy 1986 Suzette Peychaud Bagneris Leslie Henry Brunious Danna Powell Cousins Shawn Jackson Candace Vallot Mannino Wendy Horne Nugent Alicia Aab Tronson
Academy 1989 Ann Leaumont Harold Elizabeth Richardson Martin Karen Hubble Mortillaro Tanya Toledano Olivier Cassandra Herbert Whitmore Academy 1992 Chelon Abrahms Melissa Steudlein Adolph Theresa McNamara Berman Annie Bourg Broussard Brandi Mayfield D'Aquin Brandi Olsen Daul Heather Marshall Flood Sheree Hembree Flores Stacy Glynn LaMorte Dana Martin Kristin Van Hook Moore Ellen Lemoine Plaisance Stephanie Tomlinson Ricau Michelle Ricks Stephens Jennifer Melancon Vicknair Academy 1995 Aziza Landrum Academy 1998 Staci Lanza Hughes Academy 2004 Jessica Baker Academy 2007 Camille DeCoursey Academy 2010 Caitlin Gunnell Teresa Ann Krasnow Caroline Smith
Academy 1971 Brenda Matassa Benigno Dolores Tripp Breaux Sharon Accardo Hoffman Therese LeBlanc Academy 1974 Bonnie Accardo Boyd Christine Perret Carlson Angela Fulton Castay Cynthia Dauner Mary Lisa Noe Deane Susan Haydel Elmendorf 69
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GW Fins Harvie Ventures, Inc. Heritage Scenes High Hat Café Holy Cross High School Houmas House Ivanov’s Gymnastics Jesuit High School JFB Restaurant Group John’s Tuxedos K’Piche Designs Kidsport Lori and Brian Knight Lakewood Country Club La Madeleine Country Café Langenstein’s Lakeside Camera Le Petit Theatre LeVisage Day Spa Liberty Cheesesteaks Life Chiropractic Dr. Nanette Lococo, DDS Longue View Gardens Louisiana Children’s Museum Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Christy Levy Chris McLellan Fran and Joe McManus Mignon Faget Moments by Boujo David Rae Morris Mr. B’s Bistro Mule’s Religious Supply New Orleans Museum of Art New Orleans Opera Association New Orleans Original Daiquiri’s New Orleans Saints New Orleans School of Cooking New Orleans Steamboat Co. /Grayline Tours New Orleans Zephyrs NOLA Belle Gifts NOLA Gifts and Decor NOLA Games on Wheels Oak Alley Plantation The Oaks at Goodwin Medical Spa Ogden Museum of Southern Art Omni Royal Orleans Terrance Osborne Palmtree Playground Kendall and Lisa Parker Panera Bread Passages Antiques Pat Garin Photographer People’s Health Pippen Lane Plum Street Snoballs Ponseti’s Shoes Posh Paint Pub Prime Fitness RX Pure Yogurt Raising Canes Redfish Grill Rock ‘N’ Bowl Rubensteins Salon Sanity Kendra Scott Color Bar Sue’s Jewelers String a Bead Uptown Carwash and Express Lube Ursuline Academy Athletic Department Ursuline Academy Elementary School Ursuline Academy High School Zona Wainwrights Westwin Business, LLC Windsor Court B. Zibilich Oyster Co.
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Spaghetti Sponsors Delta World Tire The Dupepe Family Craig & Jane Ann Frosch Sharon Glenn Linda Harang The Huete Family Josten’s – Courtesy of Todd & Mimi Owens Kenneth & Denise Kelly Jennifer Mayfield – Funky Monkey Marques, Robyn & Bethany McCormick Eugene Priestely The Roberts Family Laurelee Roger Toscano ’60 Mary Ann Valentino ’37 The Ventola Family
Special Thanks To Brown Family Orthodontics Capitol City Produce Coca-Cola Jones Orthodontics G.H. Leidenheimer Baking Co., LTD NOLA Snow Snoballs Riverview Camp for Girls Sage Dining Services Tony Mandina’s Restaurant Triumph Krav Maga Ursuline Academy Parents’ Club Ursuline Academy Dads’ Club
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SPECIAL GIFTS THE DANNY HURTIG MEMORIAL LIBRARY Robert Hurtig, in honor of Leamon Best Charles Denechaud III Don Denton Mary Higginbotham Jane Tauber Lewis Don McNay Gary Ross Carol Crownover Young Peter P. Mule, in honor of Dr. E. James Anderson Paul Bettencourt
MATCHING GIFT CORPORATIONS Abbott Fund Albermarle Foundation AXA Foundation Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer Chevron Humankind Entergy Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation GE Foundation The Greater New Orleans Foundation Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company Pitney Bowes/Global Impact Murphy Oil Corporation Morgan Stanley Merck Partnership for Giving Phillips 66 Shell Oil Company Foundation Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS AmazonSmile Foundation Assertvie Legal Services, Inc. Audubon Commission Ayco Charitable Foundation Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC 74
The Benevity Community Impact Fund Cosse Insurance Agency Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation GE Foundation Gulf Coast Bank & Trust The Greater New Orleans Foundation Carrollton Veterinary Hospital IBM International Foundation Jones Orthodontics Kendra Scott, LLC Los Alamos National Laboratory Murphy Oil Corporation Office of Juvenile Justice Shell Oil Company Foundation Sync Stream Solutions Ursuline Nuns of the Parish of Orleans
ALUMNAE SCHOLARSHIPS Marcia McWaters Abide 1955 Mary Catherine Kirn Baxter 1965 Eunice Hebert Bullington 1950 Maureen Ann Clark Capdeville 1965 Marilyn de Mahy Carriere 1958 Jacquelyn Calamia Catalanotto 1955 Diane Marie Levy Centanni 1965 Patricia Fitzmorris Danflous 1965 Mary Ellen Gillaspy Denning 1965 Jane Brauner Duvernay 1965 Gayle Faget 1965 Eileen Clark Farley 1965 Linda Goll Finley 1965 JoEva Picone Flettrich 1955 Mary Enzor Foscue 1965 Carole St. Mard Fowler 1955 Judith Cassagne Fowles 1965 Anne Attenhofer Gilmore 1965 Karol Pfaff Goodwin 1965 Dorothy Rault Heideman 1965 Karen Yuratich Jakiela 1965 Anne-Marie Mouledoux Kelly 1960 Charlotte Laguaite Knauer 1960 Patricia Talbot Martin 1965 Mary Lou Pettavino Mayberry 1965 Kimberly Hardy Lamotte 1986 Marybeth Drown Meacham 1965
Diane Hubbell Michelli 1955 Margaret Ann Morgan Newman 1955 Lucy Ann Talluto Pedelahore 1955 Dina Roudeze 1986 Madge Warrick Schexnaydre 1955 Jean Yvette Riviere Schmidt 1960 Shelby Macgowan St. Romain 1965 Laurelee Roger Toscano 1960 Catherine Wilkinson 1965 Deborah Augustine Elam Leadership Scholarship
Deborah Augustine Elam 1979 GE Foundation Valda Gisevius Scholarship
Joan Gisevius Johnson 1961
Macaluso Family Scholarship
Joseph Macaluso
McNay Opportunity Scholarship
Bob Babbage Alice Bairnsfather Katherine Blash Madeleine Simmons Blessey 1959 Joseph Boneau Donald Brand Patricia Browne-Ferrigno Christ the King School Jean Nolan Coleman 1973 Frederic Drew Marc and Bridget Voigt Ehrhardt 1991 Robert Farnsworth Jane Ann Frosch Ann Valentino Fuselier 1963 Mary Lee Berner Harris 1966 Eric Jarrell Susan Henington Jumonville 1961 Michael and Norma Kimble Nancy Amato Konrad 1959 Aziza Landrum 1995 Lawrence McNamara Kristin Van Hook Moore 1992 Vonda Norris Amber Randazzo Peskin 1999 Alan Philipson Gary Preston Eugene Priestley
Kelly Quade Robert and Donna Peyroux Taylor 1976 Suzanne Cromiller Thomas 1973 Laurelee Roger Toscano 1960 Ursuline Academy Dads' Club Ursuline Education Network Ursuline Academy Kirkwood Ursuline Sisters Central Province U.S. Ursuline Nuns of the Parish of Orleans Jeremy Watts ThÊrèse Wegmann 1978 Wendell Wilson Sr. Teresita Rivet Family Scholarship
Janet Rivet Anderson 1949 Gregory Anderson R. Bentley Anderson Dr. George Morris Mia Anderson Rivet
Peyroux/Taylor Scholarship
Robert and Donna Peyroux Taylor 1976 Superior Energy Scholarship
Superior Energy Services, Inc.
OUR MISSION Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, founded in 1727 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program. In a diverse community with an inspiring heritage, Ursuline Academy fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student, nurtures the whole person, develops leaders of confidence and compassion, and prepares them for life in a global society.
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