THE URSU.LINES THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF URSULINE ACADEMY OF NE W ORLE ANS
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CONTENTS
THE URSU.LINES STAFF & CONTRIBUTORS Academy President
Dr. Karen Thomas McNay
Head of Elemenatry Shanna Gosey
Head of Secondary Alice Bairnsfather
Director of Admissions Becky McLellan
Director of Alumnae
Cover Story:
University Parnerships Expand Real-Life Learning
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Christy Jackson Zurcher ’00
Director of Communications Kate Uhle
Director of Development Stephanie Davi
Contributing Photographers Pat Garin, Mike Terranova
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President's Perspective
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Serving Locally, Leading Globally
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Making an Ursuline Education Possible
Welcome To Ursuline . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Homecoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Reunions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-29
Career Shadowing . . . . . . . . . . 11
Marriages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
About Alumnae . . . . . . . . . . .30-32
Jefferson Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Miracles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Rally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Inside The Museum . . . . . . . . . . 13
Alumnae Gatherings . . . . . . . .22-23
In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35
Distinguished Alumna . . . . . . . . 16
Around State Street . . . . . . . . 24-25
Save The Date . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
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President's Perspective Our strategic plan outlines five pivotal objectives for growth for Ursuline Academy of New Orleans to reach by 2019: facility, sponsorship, brand identity, and enrollment. In 2027, Ursuline celebrates its 300th birthday. Beginning in the new calendar year, anticipating our tricentennial is the focus of the next strategic plan designed to move the Academy forward, ensuring sustainability for future generations of young women to come. Alumnae involvement is vital to the continued success of Ursuline Academy. Contributions to the Serviam Annual Fund are not merely gifts to your alma mater; they are advances in science curriculum, implemented from kindergarten through twelfth grade, which includes robotics, computer science, and engineering. They are the historic preservation of our 11.5acre campus, funding maintenance, and beautification projects in the buildings we, and generations of students before us, walk through today.
WELCOME TO URSULINE
Welcome to the Ursuline Academy family! And welcome home to all our great alumnae who joined our faculty this year. New in the 201718 school year, see what our faculty and staff have already learned about what makes it great on State. Fred DeBram
Nancy Larousse Middle School Language Arts Teacher Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Endowed scholarships and planned gifts support these future generations and donors by making an immediate impact on our work while putting the wheels in motion to create a philanthropic legacy. The Serviam Annual Fund is Ursuline’s fund, and it is our responsibility to grow it. On page 15, you can see the significant progress we have made this year, while also understanding how far we have left to go. The infographic registers a life-long dedication to Serviam and the continuation of the Ursuline Spirit of giving as defined by St. Angela's Counsels. Our strategic plan calls upon the entire Ursuline community to participate in preserving and promoting the Academy as we progress toward our 300th birthday. Ursuline’s rich tradition combined with the vision of the Ursuline Sisters demands that we remain provident to provide the highest educational experience aligned with our mission. Insieme,
Dr. Karen Thomas McNay
Johanna Hochhalter Logan ’00
High School Algebra II, AP Physics, Intro to Engineering Design Teacher Hometown: Metairie, LA What has been your favorite thing about teaching at Ursuline so far? “The interaction with the students both inside and outside of the classroom. The girls always have something interesting or informative to say, no matter the time of the day. The Academy is also concentrated enough that I am able to interact with students one-on-one and actually get to know them.”
Middle School Math Teacher Hometown: New Orleans, LA What's your favorite location on campus and why? “The chapel, especially when the students lift their voices in song during Mass. The chapel is not only a beautiful structure, but is also an amazingly holy place to spend a few minutes in reflection and prayer. We are so blessed to have access to it during the day!”
What has been your favorite thing about teaching at Ursuline so far? “Attending Ursuline definitely changed my life. Teenage years can be difficult for everyone, and I was certainly no exception. However, when I look back on my time at Ursuline, I feel the deepest sense of happiness and gratitude. I love teaching here now because I hope to help create the same amazing experience for my students today.”
Lauren Lowe
Blair Lewis
Ashley Dow First Grade Teacher Hometown: New Orleans, LA
High School English Teacher Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA High School College & Career Counselor Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA Funniest comment or question from a student about yourself: "Ms. Dow is the best investment Ursuline ever made!" 4
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What has been your favorite thing about teaching at Ursuline so far? “Learning about the rich history. The Ursuline traditions are truly remarkable, and I am proud to be a part of it all!”
What has been your favorite thing about teaching at Ursuline so far? “The calm and peaceful environment that both the students and the building create.”
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WELCOME TO URSULINE
WELCOME TO URSULINE
Mallory Martin
Jenna Notarianni
Lourdes Reeks
Kindergarten Teacher Hometown: Chauvin, LA
First Grade Teacher Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Lower School Violin Teacher Hometown: El Paso, TX
Are you known for anything in particular with students? “I have a song for everything and I make up songs constantly throughout the day!”
What has been your favorite thing about teaching at Ursuline so far? “Feeling the overwhelming sense that you've come home. The community is so small, and you really can't help but feel a part of the family.”
Are you known for anything in particular with students? “I have a ‘Who Dat!’ list for when students do something really good in my class, behavioral or educational. For example, if someone helps me or someone else without being asked, or if they practiced more than they had to, or can play past the point assigned for homework.”
Mollie Norton
Gwen Pitre
Coti Sterling-Gayles
Toddler 3 Teacher Hometown: New Orleans, LA If you had attended Ursuline, what mascot would you have wanted to be and why? “I actually wanted to transfer to Ursuline when I was in high school, but my mom wouldn't let me. Had I transferred, I would have been a Sioux, and I would have loved it. I think that the Sioux mascot well represents the family atmosphere at the school. The class really was sort of a ‘tribe’ because they always looked out for each other no matter what, and treated each other like family, not just classmates.”
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Stephanie Tomlinson Ricau ’92
Fourth Grade Teacher Hometown: New Orleans, LA What is different/special/unique about an Ursuline girl? “Ursuline girls are part of a rich history and tradition that is bigger than any other single person or entity. Ursuline girls share a connection across mascots and core values. They are determined, devoted, charismatic, and curious. A fellow alumna's husband once said, ‘You can always tell an Ursuline girl - but you can't tell her much!’ I think that sums it up quite nicely.”
Celeste Legendre Thompson ’83
Cathryn Cassibry Walsh, AM ’93
Elementary School Music Teacher Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Middle School Social Studies Teacher Hometown: New Orleans, LA
What's your favorite location on campus and why? “The chapel: if I could pick anywhere to feel my faith and feel close to God, the chapel would be it.”
What has been your favorite thing about teaching at Ursuline so far? “I feel that I am home, again. I spent my middle school years here and the best friends I have today are those girls I met at Ursuline. The room in which I teach social studies is the same room in which I learned social studies. The halls, the classrooms, and even some of the faculty were here when I walked this campus as a student. I have such fond memories of Ursuline and I look forward to making many more.”
Jessica Touchet
Addison Zeringer
Allison Taliancich Third Grade Teacher Hometown: Belle Chasse, LA What's your favorite location on campus and why? “I love looking over the second floor outdoor walkway into the courtyard. In the early morning, it is such a beautiful and serene sight that radiates the history which the Ursulines have in New Orleans. During the day, when students fill the courtyard with their Ursuline spirit, it reminds me that I am blessed to be part of the present day faculty educating the next generation of Ursuline girls.”
High School Theology Teacher Hometown: Delcambre, LA High School Counselor Hometown: New Orleans, LA What is different/special/unique about an Ursuline girl? “An Ursuline girl understands the importance of leadership and service. A leader serves her community; an Ursuline girl demonstrates this in her character. An Ursuline girls seeks to live out Serviam; it is more than just words. I was amazed at our 8th, 9th, and 10th grade retreats how the girls led all the activities with compassion and cared so much for their classmates and little sisters. This is really a special school!”
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Middle School Language Arts Teacher Hometown: Port Sulphur, LA What has been your favorite thing about teaching at Ursuline so far? “I love and appreciate the welcoming, caring students, parents, and fellow educators. The Ursuline family truly embraces its commitment to Serviam as students and faculty are motivated and invited to deepen their faith journey through serving and encouraging others.”
What's your favorite location on campus and why? “My favorite location on campus is the courtyard. It is great to have windows that I can open with a courtyard view, and I like to sit in the courtyard for lunch.”
Second Grade Teacher Hometown: New Orleans, LA Are you known for anything in particular with students? “My girls know that I love to incorporate stretching and moving in class so we always 'stretch' into math!”
Not pictured: Rachael Futch, High School Science/Engineering Teacher and Meghann Harney Rooney '06, Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
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ALUMNA IN ACTION
Serving Locally,
leaps and bounds, and I’ve gotten better at expressing myself both aloud and in writing.”
Leading Globally By Dolly Duplantier ’82
There’s no denying that Ursuline alumnae make a difference in their communities. Whether it’s helping a friend in need, volunteering at their church, or heading up a non-profit, Ursuline graduates are change makers in all areas of life. It’s part of their education having learned the importance of Serviam from an early age. The realization that they have the power to do good in many different ways grows each year, and continues beyond their years at Ursuline, becoming a way of life.
“We're partnered with five local nursing home facilities, where we plan events or make visits to give the elderly residents enjoyment and foster intergenerational companionship.”
Hanan Rimawi, a 2014 graduate and proud Sioux, is a prime example. Now in her senior year at Tulane University, Hanan, a Dean’s Scholarship recipient, continues to make time to help others, while pursuing a double major in neuroscience and public health. In addition to volunteering with Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, she has worked in the Middle East with displaced populations, and tutors with an organization called Paper Airplanes where she currently holds a staff role on their public relations team. With the help of friends, Hanan spearheaded the project, Bridging Generations, at Tulane. 8
Most recently this insightful, giving, and committed young woman completed a very prestigious eight-month internship with Dr. Alaa Murabit, the UN High-Level Commissioner on Health Employment and Economic Growth. One of 17 Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocates appointed by the UN Secretary General, Dr. Murabit is a leading international voice for women’s rights and peace. She was named one of "25 Women Under 25 to Watch” by Newsweek and a 2017 Forbes “30 under 30.” Hanan was one of four interns selected from a pool of 100 international applications. The internship provided Hanan the opportunity to learn more about policy, international peace and security, global health, and human rights. It also presented her with the chance to network and develop new skills with an
influential role model who continues to impact human rights around the world. Hanan said she was immersed in subjects that spanned many areas, including human trafficking in Canada, the evolution and development of education, the history of United States and North Korea relations, the interplay between social media and national security, the Flint water crisis, and the atomic bomb. “It goes on – and that kept my learning active. I poured over research articles and data sheets and editorials, and it was exciting. Sometimes I was so absorbed in material that I’d flash my clock a quick glance and be stunned to find it’d be only an hour or two before my alarm startled me rudely awake for an 8:00 a.m. class. Somehow this stuff was better than caffeine at keeping my eyes from drooping over!” Hanan’s experiences helped her grow personally, too. “It’s helped rekindle in me a childlike excitement for learning, my time management skills have improved by
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With the internship having such a significant human rights focus, Hanan credited her experience at Ursuline in preparing her role as an intern. “My wonderful teachers at UA encouraged my interest in human rights; they helped me to understand that social issues are fundamentally human rights issues. Generous support from peers, teachers, and faculty built up my confidence, without which I might not have applied. Thanks to Ursuline, I was also well-equipped for the hard work that was required of me.”
Hanan plans to pursue a career in public health and humanitarian aid in conflict areas around the world, likely in the Middle
East-North Africa region. She also hopes to continue her involvement in elder care.
Thank You, Sisters, For Pecan Pralines!
Hanan believes Dr. Murabit’s tough love approach helped accelerate her learning, growth, and confidence. “To get to call Dr. Murabit – someone with a lightning mind, a heart of gold, and a soaring vision for a more equitable and sustainable future – a mentor is a privilege for which I’ll be forever grateful.” And Dr. Murabit only shared equally as fond feelings for working with our Ursuline girl, stating: “Hanan was such a needed contribution to our mentorship programme. I selected Hanan personally, among hundreds of wonderful candidates, because of her ability to translate complex ideas and emotions into a tangible and understandable perspective. It’s a rare leadership quality; to uphold the legitimacy of the data and empirical evidence and yet still elevate the discourse by leveraging compassion and emotional intelligence. I’m very proud to have been part of her journey and eager to see Hanan go from strength to strength.”
“The nuns brought with them recipes from their homeland of France and adapted them to the native food resources. For instance, the praline was a favorite candy in the area of Orleans, France. It is said to have been first concocted by Jean Dulac, the chef of the Duc de Praslin, who was very fond of sweets, although there are several versions of the origin of this particular sweet. The French candy was made with almonds, but in New Orleans the nuns found none of these nuts but a plentiful supply of pecans. To the Ursulines, then, New Orleans owes its variant of the original recipe, called the pecan praline, which has remained a specialty of the city throughout the years.” -Excerpt taken from Recipes and Reminiscences of New Orleans
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
CAREER SHADOWING
Career Shadow Day
University Partnerships Expand Real-Life Learning By Jessica Baker ’04, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
One of many goals within the mission and values of our school is the promise to all girls that Ursuline Academy “prepares them for life in a global society.” This commitment, combined with key program objectives outlined in our Strategic Plan, was the inspiration for establishing new and innovative ways for an Ursuline girl to expand her learning beyond the walls of State Street. When looking to engage girls in STEM fields, research shows that girls prefer the ability to work in collaboration with each other. Female students report having a better experience when working with other students and are more likely to finish an assignment, as well as persist in a STEM course if they can work collaboratively. Through a lot of hard work and communication, the Fall 2017 semester brought with it an exciting partnership between Ursuline Academy and The University of New Orleans that is proving to offer authentic, university-level research opportunities to our high school students. As a part of the Littoral Acoustic Demonstration Center-Gulf Ecological Monitoring and Modeling (LADCGEMM) project, Ursuline students have the opportunity to work with UNO mentors in analyzing data collected from the Northern Gulf of Mexico in order to better analyze the marine mammal population affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The project 10
allows girls to experience marine acoustics, biology, physics, engineering, math, and computational predictive models and is incorporated into the curriculum of several high school math and science classes. In addition to working with UNO, the high school Robotics Team is partnering with the Engineering and Physics Department at Tulane University to build a competitive robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition. FIRST was founded to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, and the Robotics Competition challenges students with strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week timeline to design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It is as close to real-world engineering as a student can get.
Tulane students will mentor our Ursuline girls in their design and build process, as well as provide training for team members to use the Tulane Makerspace. The makerspace includes a machine shop, woodworking shop, and rapid prototyping area. Under the supervision of Ursuline staff and Tulane mentors, Ursuline students will be able to use the rapid prototyping area featuring several 3D printers and laser cutters. Girls will also be able to design parts that will later be manufactured in the machine shop by the Tulane students. To further complete the process and prepare for competition, the team will also be partnering with industry professionals from Laitram Corporation/ Intralox who will assist us with the design and building process. We are hoping this is just the start in a line of initiatives which will help spark a greater passion for learning within our students. An Ursuline girl is destined to be a leader in her society and within the workforce, and it is our job to give her the tools needed to reach that destiny. The robotics program was made possible through
Back in October, all 84 Senior Macs had the privilege of being placed for Career Shadow Day hosted by the High School Counseling Office. Each student was able to request a career she is interested in–everything from dermatology to fashion, criminology to photography–to be placed with a professional in the field in order to shadow them at their workplace and see what life is like beyond the walls of school. Parents of alumnae were wonderful enough to participate in this special day, and even parents from the Class of 2018 volunteered their businesses for the day. We were also lucky enough to have four of our wonderful alumnae participate in Career Shadow Day! Thank you,
Not only did our Ursuline girls experience unique and challenging things that will remain with them beyond State Street, but our professionals had wonderful feedback for our students as well. Comments from professionals included, “They are, overall, outstanding products of Ursuline!” and “I was very impressed by them!”
Tamica Lee ’97, Co-host on News With a Twist Hon. Candice Anderson AM ’88, Judge Dona Quintanilla ’95, Forensic Analyst Lacy Davillier ’04, Photographer
funding from the Argosy Foundation.
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religious figures, and seminal ritings – shaped the citizens, Religious Exhibit at the Smithsonian munities, laws and traditions of the newborn country.” JEFFERSON LETTER
By Rosemary Meiman, O.S.U. ’46
In the American History Museum at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., an exhibit entitled “Religion in Early America” opened June 28, 2017 and is set to run through July 3, 2018. This exhibit contains artifacts and displays from various religious groups and persons who came to America and settled here. It explores themes of religious diversity, freedom and growth from the colonial era through the 1840s.
The exhibition includes artifacts from various religious groups: Christian denominations, Jews, Muslims, Native Americans, Shakers, Africans, etc. The growth of American Catholicism is reflected in items from Archbishop Carroll, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange (Oblate Sisters of Providence), and others. An iron cross made in 1634 is prominently displayed. This cross was made from materials on board the two ships (the Ark and the Dove) that brought the first English Catholics to Maryland. Because our Ursuline Community in New Orleans holds the letter from Thomas Jefferson written in 1804 concerning the religious rights and privileges of the sisters, the Smithsonian requested that this letter be lent to them as part of the exhibit. Because of this loan, we were sent a special invitation to attend the opening reception of “Religion in Early America.”
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Although we were not able to attend this function in June, I had an opportunity to visit the museum three months later. Peter Manseau, the curator of the exhibition, conducted a special tour for me and my companions, identifying each object in the display and its history. This noteworthy exhibit is the first of its kind at the Smithsonian, and the personal tour given by Peter Manseau was very special. He expressed his gratitude for our loan of the Thomas Jefferson letter and he encouraged others to come and view the exhibit. Before leaving, he presented me with a copy of the book Articles of Devotion which contains descriptions of each item on display as well as many photographs. Because the letter from Thomas Jefferson is part of a rotating exhibit within the larger display, it was only shown for three months, from September 12-November 14, 2017
A quote from that book summarizes, in a few words, what is contained in the exhibit: “This book explores how these diverse treasures – along with key houses of worship, influential religious figures, and seminal writings – shaped the citizens, communities, laws and traditions of the newborn country.”
For those who can get to Washington D.C. during this year, the American History Museum is the place to visit for “Religion in Early America.” For those who wish to view the items in this display through the pages of the book Articles of Devotion this, too, is an excellent way to acquaint oneself with the founders of our country and the faith that they professed. For our Church and religious communities who are featured in the display, it is a source of pride to have a national focus on what they accomplished in early America.
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INSIDE THE INSIDE THE MUSEUM MUSEUM
The Rainbow Crossing Miracle By Judith Fife Mead ’64
Originally published July 26, 2010
The Ursulines had not attributed any major miracle to Our Lady of Prompt Succor since the 1815 victory over the British in the Battle of New Orleans, after which General Andrew Jackson himself came to the Convent to thank the nuns for their prayers and to acknowledge the role of divine intervention in his triumph. Certain that the newly crowned Virgin wanted to become better known in her city, the Archbishop encouraged the faithful to pray to her for miracles. Her response was prompt. Before the end of the 19th century, two important miracles were added to the Archdiocesan records. On the 5th day of the novena his condition had changed, and he was on his way to recovery. The doctors and priests affirmed that there was no doubt that his cure was “absolutely miraculous.”
The first was on behalf of Bishop Theophile Meerschaert of the Oklahoma Territory, one of the Prelates who had presided at the crowning. One month after the crowning, doctors diagnosed the Bishop with Bright’s disease and gave him one week to live. Hearing that diagnosis, he immediately left for New Orleans to solicit the help of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, and the Ursulines started a novena for his rapid recovery.
That night, the passengers aboard prayed to Our Lady of Prompt Succor, asking her to provide a way to return in order to bury Archbishop Janssens in a proper Church ceremony. The next morning a ship sailing for New Orleans, The Hudson, passed the outgoing vessel. A rainbow appeared in the sky as the transferral of the Archbishop’s body began, and it was completed under the arch of that rainbow. The people of New Orleans considered this “miracle at sea” evidence of Our Lady of Prompt Succor’s capacity for hasty intercession.
The second miracle, illustrated in the ‘Rainbow Crossing,’ involved Archbishop Janssens. On June 9, 1897, he set sail on the Creole for the Netherlands and France to raise funds for the Archdiocese. He died unexpectedly of a heart attack during the first night of the voyage.
Shortly after the incident, a picture was painted titled “The Transferral of an Archbishop at Sea” to commemorate the providential appearance of The Hudson. In 1898 Sister Ste. Helene Forstall, an Ursuline at the Academy, painted a copy of that picture, and her painting is the one you can see to this day at the entrance of the Ursuline Museum in the Academy on State Street in New Orleans.
The Chancellor of the Archdiocese implored the Captain to return the body of the Archbishop to New Orleans, but he refused. The Archbishop would have to be buried at sea, that is, his body would be wrapped in cloth and dumped into the ocean waters.
Material for this article was taken from Saints and Their Cults in the Atlantic World by Margaret Jean Cormack (Un. of South Carolina Press, 2007). My thanks also to Mary Lee Harris ’66, Coordinator of the National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, for providing a picture of the painting and additional information about it, and to Sylvia Probst C’56, Ursuline’s archivist, for her assistance.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
INSIDE THE SERVIAM MUSEUM ANNUAL FUND
Making an Ursuline Education Possible.
SAF goal for 2017-2018
$400,000
By: Dr. Karen Thomas McNay
Nelson Mandela viewed education as a way to change the world. Our Ursuline Sisters, upon arrival in New Orleans, understood this truth and put it to practice, educating all women, no matter race or socio-economic status. Beginning in 1727, Ursuline girls carried their education out to their children, church, and community to change our society. As I speak with our alumnae, our women profess the blessing of their Ursuline education. An Ursuline education is more than academics but speaks to the heart; an education of service and compassion. An Ursuline education speaks to women, empowering students and helping to develop confidence. An Ursuline education is one of expectations: our students leave knowing they are charged with making a difference in the world. Our alumnae also understand the gift of diversity that comes from the Ursuline experience. Those who have walked the halls before want to ensure an Ursuline education continues for all women in the future. Giving the gift of an education is something I hold dear and have dedicated my work to. Education was a bond I held with my late husband, Don. Both of us believed the opportunity for life-long learning changed the world. Each of us took a path of learning that received support from a scholarship. Our scholarship gifts made a difference in our ability to continue learning, and Don’s love of education continues today through scholarships at both Ursuline and at his college alma mater. 14
The legacy of a scholarship opens the door to change the world through each recipient. In the last five years, Ursuline has grown in the opportunity to give partial scholarships to our women. Merit and needbased scholarships have helped fund our high school girls’ education. In the past four years, our named scholarships have increased by 27 scholarships. In addition, we provide merit-based scholarships for students who receive a 96 or above on the high school placement test. Our average number of recipients for merit-based scholarships is 20-25 over the high school years. A legacy scholarship is available for two alumnae legacies each year. I am thankful for the gifts of education listed below. These families, alumnae, and friends of Ursuline ensure an Ursuline education continues: President Merit Scholarship Principal Merit Scholarship • Alumnae Scholarship • Helen Vincent McGrail Scholarship • Gironde Merit Scholarship • Coleman Family STEM Scholarship • •
Deborah Elam Leadership Scholarship Valda Gisevius Memorial Scholarship • Peyroux-Taylor Scholarship • Superior Energy, Inc. Scholarship • Soeur Teresita Rivet, OSU Scholarship • Emanuel & Madeleine Blessey Family Scholarship • McNay Opportunity Scholarship • Joan Gisevius Johnson Scholarship • Mary Ann Valentino Scholarship • •
While I am proud of the increased number of recipients, I know the gift of education needs to continue to grow at Ursuline. A scholarship gift continues the legacy of an education that changes the world.
As of February 1, 2018
$303,343 We’re over halfway there! Thank you to everyone for investing in our Ursuline girls and for continuing our journey to reach $400,00 by June 30!
There are many ways to give!
If you are interested in starting a scholarship fund that will benefit an Ursuline education, contact the Office of Development at 504.212.5112 or development@uanola.org.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela
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Thank you to Kindergarten parents, Jason Lawler and Sonya Jarvis, for their donation of Dot and Dash, interactive robots that will allow our girls to expand their Project Lead The Way technology learning in class every day.
The Rieth family generously donated a historic oil painting of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, by Louis Adolph Winterhalder, that is now on display in the museum on Ursuline’s campus. This comes from a long history of Ursuline alumnae, including their granddaughter, Marin, who is currently a second grade Skip of 2028.
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2017 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA
HOMECOMING
Hon. Nancy Amato Konrad 1959 Procedure, and Legal Ethics. Judge Konrad began her law career through private practice where she served for 15 years before joining Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court. She served in Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court for nearly 33 years before retiring. Judge Konrad is the first woman elected to a parish-wide office and the bench in Jefferson Parish.
Honorable Nancy Amato Konrad 1959 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 2017 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, 49 women have received this honor, making it one of Ursuline’s most prestigious awards. Judge Konrad attended Ursuline Academy for 12 years and graduated as a Skipperette of 1959. During her time at Ursuline, she was Student Body President. After graduating from Ursuline, she attended Loyola University New Orleans where she received both a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Juris Doctorate. While at Loyola, she was a member of Phi Phi Phi Sorority, Loyola Law Review Assistant, National Moot Court Team Assistant, and was a recipient of awards in Admiralty, Civil 16
One of her most significant accomplishments during her judicial career was the implementation of the Louisiana Children’s Code Project. She was the chairperson of the committee that compiled and rewrote all substantive and procedural laws affecting the juvenile court jurisdiction. The Project spanned almost five years and involved the work of 65 diverse professionals from around the state who committed over 15,000 volunteer hours to codify the laws affecting Louisiana’s children. The charge of the Louisiana Children’s Code Project was to construct a comprehensive code from an assortment of laws scattered through 89 separate titles and codes, resolve ambiguities and conflicts in the existing law, and revise these laws when necessary to bring Louisiana statutes in conformity with state and federal constitutional decisions and regulations. The Code was passed into law in 1991. The Code continues to be revised. In fact, Judge Konrad still serves on the Children’s Code Revision Committee of the Louisiana Law Institute. Other notable contributions include being one of two Louisiana courts selected by the Louisiana Supreme Court to pilot a program for citizen review of foster care. Judge Konrad was the Co-Lead Judge of the Louisiana Task Force for Foster Care Reform. She was also the chairperson of the Juvenile Judges’ Benchbook Committee which published a book in 1985 to organize all existing substantive and procedural
juvenile law into a one-volume reference for use by all judges in the juvenile jurisdiction in the State of Louisiana. She also served on the Louisiana Children’s Cabinet. Because of her extensive work in juvenile justice and the reform initiative, she was recognized by the Louisiana State Bar Foundation as its 2004 Distinguished Jurist. In addition to her many accomplishments, Judge Konrad has had much community involvement including: former Chairperson of Ursuline Academy’s Board of Trustees, former member of Loyola University New Orleans’ Alumni Board, Emeritus member of Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, former Board Member of Stop Child Abuse & Neglect, former Board Member of YWCA Crisis Care Center, former Board Member of Coliseum Medical Center, former Advisory Board Member of A Child’s Wish of Greater New Orleans and a former Board Member of the Ronald McDonald House. She presently serves on the Jefferson Parish Children & Youth Planning Board and is a member of United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council. As for her professional involvement, she has been involved with the Louisiana State Bar Association, Jefferson Parish Bar Association, American Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, American Judges Association, National Association of Women Judges, Louisiana Association of Elected Women and the Loyola University New Orleans Law Visiting Committee. In 1992, she was awarded the 17th annual Adjutor Hominum Award by Loyola University New Orleans President’s Council, the highest honor bestowed by their Alumni Association.
describes Nancy as “one of the most loyal members of her class. She can be counted on to attend all activities and to support Ursuline in everything.” Her devotion to both her faith and to Our Lady of Prompt Succor has given her the strength and wisdom to carry out such an important role as Juvenile Judge. Madeleine Simmons Blessey ’59, a classmate, feels that “she always dealt with difficult situations in a fair, even-handed manner, calling upon her knowledge of the law while exercising her steady judicial temperament, with a spine of steel and yet a heart of gold. Nancy Amato Konrad is a person of knowledge, wisdom, and great humanity.” Her professionalism and passion have impacted many lives throughout her career. She has had a positive influence on many people, especially children. Another classmate, Kathleen O’Donnell Gendusa ’59 says, “She has always been a loving and caring woman and has helped many people to find a better life for themselves.” She embodies the Ursuline ideals of courtesy, loyalty, and courage in all aspects of her life. Ursuline Academy of New Orleans is proud to call Honorable Nancy Amato Konrad a Distinguished Alumna.
Alumnae Homecoming On Sunday, November 5, we were lucky enough to share the day with reunion classes from the College Class of 1952 through the Academy Class of 2012 as we celebrated our Alumnae Homecoming. The morning Mass also brought us the honor of awarding our 2017 Distinguished Alumna, Honorable Nancy Amato Konrad, ’59, as well as the passing of the gavel from one Alumnae Board President to the next. It was a beautiful day to enjoy brunch, good music, and friends in the Courtyard.
While giving of herself both to her career and numerous organizations, Nancy’s sense of Serviam and her love for her Alma Mater remain steadfast. Joan Gisevius Johnson ’61, a friend and fellow Distinguished Alumna,
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WEDDINGS
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Sarah Barrow to Marcell London
Alumnae Marriages
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Katherine Canseco to Ryan Holstein
Jennifer Squires to Joshua Carapina
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Bridget Oswald to Michael Anderson
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Katie Stahel to Andrew Carlin
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MIRACLES
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Adam & Julie Chaix Borsch a son, Parker Joseph
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Josh & Beth Stevens Templet a daughter, Ella Nicole
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Dr. Matthew & Avin Puderer Squires a son, Hollis James
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Christopher & Katie Schof Duda a daughter, Emerson Kate
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Jason & Jennifer Oddo Cardon a son, Christian Bennett
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Knut & Emily Lavie Mjelde a son, Lars Henry
Scott & Amber Randazzo Peskin a daughter, Phoebe Grace
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Marcell & Sarah Barrow London a son, Jaxon Marcell
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Les & Aimee Breland Barrois a son, Mark Joseph
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Ryan & Monique Picou Ebberman a son, Rhett Ryan
Chris & Natalie Palmisano Price a daughter, Lorraine Cathryn
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ALUMNAE GATHERINGS
The first Alumnae Networking Social was held at Lula Distillery on October 4, 2017. It was so much fun and was complete with good food, friends, cocktails, and fantastic Ursuline door prizes too!
Alumnae living in the Dallas area gathered with Academy President, Dr. Karen McNay, and Development Director, Stephanie Davi, for lunch at the home of Charlene Campeaux Boss ’82. They enjoyed being together, reminiscing about their days on State Street, and learning about all of the exciting things that are taking place on campus.
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AROUND STATE STREET
Our 21st annual Herb Blessing brought us the first Academy Mass of the year with our new chaplain, Fr. Peter Finney. Early Childhood helped us release ladybugs into our beautiful garden to keep the herbs healthy.
The 10th annual Ursuline Pink Game was a huge success and we were able to "spook out cancer" by raising over $9,300 for the East Jefferson General Hospital Breast Care Center!
Senior Macs, Christian Shepard, Karrington Knight, and Natalie Richard, are one step closer to graduation after Senior Ring Ceremony followed by a beautiful morning in the Courtyard with friends and family.
Through Project Lead The Way (PLTW), Kindergarten girls practiced their engineering skills after reading The Three Little Pigs and paired up to build houses of straw, sticks, and bricks that would withstand the Big Bad Wolf trying to blow them down. A new tradition brings us 1727 Day, where we celebrate our Ursuline pride and history on the 27th of any month we are in school. The entire Academy wears Ursuline gear and at the end of the day we gather together in the courtyard for a few moments of prayer as a community.
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Senior Macs Delaney Ligori and Tylar Warren crossing the finish line on a great season with the Sailing Team who placed in the top of multiple regattas, many times being the only all-girls team.
The Ringmaster and her clowns led us through Stories Under the Big Top as the Rising Stars of the Starstuck Children’s Theater presented two special performances for family and friends.
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The school year kicked off with Mane Event at City Park where students, friends, and families enjoyed a night filled with riding rides, face painting, a delicious buffet, and exclusive raffles.
Two Ursuline freshmen, Leslie Castañeda and Anastasia Sauce, were honored by the New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation (NOHHF), for their academic excellence and by recommendation from the school.
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REUNIONS
Reunited!
1997 Merry Macs
1982 Merry Macs
2012 Merry Macs
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Sioux
1967 Merry Macs
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REUNIONS
1977 Skipperettes
1987 Sioux
1992 Skipperettes
1972 Sioux
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ABOUT ALUMNAE
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YVONNE ALCIATORE BLOUNT was honored at the 2017 Southern Dominican Province Gala for her lifetime of recognizing the spiritual needs of the New Orleans community. Yvonne is a native of New Orleans, the only child of Roy L. Alciatore and Mary P. Duggan Alciatore and a descendent of Antoine Alciatore, founder of Antoine’s Restaurant, the oldest family-run restaurant in the U.S. Blount is a fourth-generation restaurateur, and her son Rick is the current CEO. She is a member of the 1776 Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, has been a member of St. Dominic Parish for more than 60 years and has served as a lay Dominican for more than 50 years.
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1966
SIOUX OF 1966
1964
MERRY MACS OF 1964 returned to The National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor for a Memorial Mass in honor of their classmate, Dariann “Bibbins” Ballina Lopez. Bibbins’ sister, Bettye Ballina Bordelon ’69, and other family members were also present.
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HONORABLE MADELEINE M. LANDRIEU was one of fifty honorees selected for the 2017 Class of CityBusiness “Women of the Year.”
of Directors. In this role, Kristin will guide the Nominating Committee in selecting the 2018-2019 Board of Directors.
HEATHER LOLLEY was one of fifty honorees selected for the 2017 Class of CityBusiness “Women of the Year.”
STEPHANIE TOMLINSON RICAU
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SARAH BARROW LONDON was selected as a 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year.
1983 gathered together at Dooky Chase for lunch. They are pictured with Mrs. Leah Chase. DR. CARLEE BLAMPHIN went to South Africa to tour and sing with her choir, Sharing a New Song. They sang at a church in Porterville outside of Cape Town which is Desmond Tutu’s church. He was there so she was able to meet him.
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SIOUX OF 1972
ANNE RYAN LEONHARD and lifelong friend and fellow New Orleans School of Cooking instructor, Robin Harriet, cowrote the cookbook “Across the Table: Recipes and Stories from Two French Friends.”
1980
celebrated a wonderful 45th reunion during Homecoming Weekend. Winky Wegmann, Pam Casey Stanton, Christel Capdevielle Slaughter, Lisette Valentino Turpin and Lyn Keller Hart have been together since Kindergarten.
1979
DEBORAH AUGUSTINE ELAM retired from General Electric and launched a new business, Corporate Playbook, that provides one-on-one Executive Coaching & Strategic Solutions in Diversity and Philanthropy. Deb received the Center for Talent Innovation’s Ruby Award for Leadership in Talent Innovation.
GWEN THOMPKINS was recognized as a “Top Female Achiever” in New Orleans Magazine. The magazine describes her as a “bonafide journalist” who has many accomplishments. Gwen listed Edna Mae Mock, former long-time beloved Ursuline drama teacher, as her mentor.
1985
LIZ GLASER BROEKMAN, DAYE HILBERT GEIGERMAN ’88, AND ANDRÉ CANNON RANSOM ’90 are pictured together at a New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors event at Loyola University New Orleans.
1990
CARA D’ANTONI LAFORET has been hired as a Program Officer for Tulane University’s Office of Advancement.
1992
DR. KRISTIN VAN HOOK MOORE ser ves as Nominating Committee Chair on the 2017-2018 Junior League of New Orleans Board
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two fallen first responders who tragically lost their lives while trying to save the victims of 9/11. As a paramedic, Ashley is very proud to have represented the community of first responders that day.
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MERRY MACS OF 2003 KRISTIN BLAUM GONZALEZ
Ursuline 4th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher, cheered her Sioux of 2026 on at their soccer game. She even put down her Skip blue and white and showed her red and black Sioux spirit!
1993
CHAN GAITHER was selected by Loyola University New Orleans to receive one of the 2017 Public Service Awards. At Loyola University New Orleans, the motto is "men and women with and for others." Service and social justice are part of the university mission. On April 25, the Gillis Long Poverty Law Center in the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law presented 2017 Public Service Awards to students, alumni, staff, and faculty. Each year, the Gillis Long Poverty Law Center presents awards to students, alumni, staff, and faculty who have demonstrated a commitment to social justice and serving the needs of the disadvantaged. As a Loyola alumna, Chan has served as a staff attorney in the family law domestic violence unit at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services. She has represented countless lowincome New Orleans families in family law and housing matters.
was the guest speaker at the 2016 Fall Commencement for Delgado Community College. Deb received the Lifetime Achievement Award in GE’s Asian Pacific American Forum for her support of diversity. She also received the 2016 National Association for Female Executives Women of Excellence Legacy Award. JESSICA GEORGE SCHWALB was selected as a 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year.
2001
VALERIE WAGUESPACK BROLIN was voted in as the Executive Director of the Jefferson Parish Finance Authority.
2002
ASHLEY BRAUNER ERNST represented the New Orleans Emergency Medical Services by participating in the New Orleans 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in which she climbed 110 flights of stairs and carried with her
(left to right) Mairin LeBlanc Cutrer, Barbara Traylor, Ashley Prevost Salvaggio, and Rachel Nicholson Orkus have been friends for a long time…some since kindergarten! The top photo is from Ursuline’s Winter Formal and the bottom is them pictured with their baby boys who were all born within five months of each other. JOELLE BOUDREAUX was honored as one of “20 Under 40" by The Daily Advertiser. “The 20 Under 40" Young Leader Awards aim to honor Acadiana’s best and brightest – those younger than 40 who help move Lafayette forward through their leadership skills and community service.”
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RALLY 2017
ABOUT ALUMNAE
NIKKI DUGAR received The University of New Orleans’ “First Year Advocate Award.” This award is in recognition for her contributions to the academic and personal development of first year students attending the university.
DODY NOLAN PIPER
KRISTI ROBERTSON is a Board member of the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants – New Orleans Chapter.
sang the National Anthem with fellow “Victory Belles” at a Saint’s game.
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2012
MARY DONOVAN BECNEL attended the Beyond Our Borders trip with nine Ursuline Academy of New Orleans students and other chaperones. The group worked alongside Hand In Hand Ministries to build a house in Belize.
2009
MERRY MACS OF 2009
KATIE STAHEL CARLIN received a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University and returned to school to receive a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin. She is currently teaching chemistry at a high school in Madison, Wisconsin.
2014
CORA HICKS is currently in her senior year at LSU, and will be graduating with a degree in Accounting. She has an internship scheduled with PricewaterhouseCoopers for next summer. After that, she plans to attend LSU for Graduate School in order to receive a Master's while also planning for the CPA exam. and their moms got together to celebrate the nuptials of Katherine Canseco Holstein. From left to right: Beth Wren, Lauren Thibault, Karen Maher, Katherine Canseco Holstein, Caroline Lynch, Laura Maher, Helen Franz Eshleman ’77, and Gina Giacona Lynch ’83.
2015
MIGNON BLANC was honored as an Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy by The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater New Orleans Chapter. LAUREN LEGENDRE AND BRITTANY ROBERT ’16 joined alumnae from other Ursuline schools across the USA as well as a few Ursuline Sisters for a service experience filled with meaning and joy. The group worked at Haven
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All for one, one for all!
2010
for Hope in San Antonio, Texas. The center lists as its core values: “radical compassion, servant leadership, hope and excellence.” The group feels that they witnessed each of these and were amazed by so much goodness.
2016
SOFIA GIORDANO sailed for Ursuline and is now the team captain for the Loyola U ni v e r si t y New Orleans sailing team. ALANNA AUSTIN '17, who was also a member of the Ursuline sailing team, is now a freshman at Tulane and sails for the Green Wave. They sailed against each other for the first time over the weekend at a regatta hosted by Tulane. Sofia has been accepted to the SEA Semester Pacific Reef Expedition and will spend a month this summer sailing 2,700 miles from Tahiti to Hawaii aboard the SSV Robert C. Seamans while stopping in various islands to study the effects of climate change.
In 1948, Sister Marie McCloskey, of the Ursuline College Class of 1936, started one of Ursuline Academy's most spirited traditions. She explained the idea behind Rally Night in a letter: "Our aim, as it is today, at Ursuline was to develop an integrated person: spiritual and academic development were of prime importance, but the girls must be exposed to the arts and athletics, and above all must support each other. Thus was born the original Rally Night. The theme for that very first Rally Night was "All For One...One For All!" Congratulations to the Junior Skips as the overall winner of the 70th annual Rally!
Volleyball first place: Senior Macs Relay first place: Senior Macs Mascot first place: Junior Skips Poster first place: Senior Macs Exhibition first place: Junior Skips Spirit runner-up: Senior Macs
2017
RACHEL MARTIN was awarded a $1500 scholarship by the Metropolitan Republican Women through an essay contest.
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We were lucky enough to be joined by alumnae who were present at the very first Rally (left to right): Tootsie Williams Park ’52, Suzanne Schiro Talbot ’52, Patsy Talbot Hotard ’52, Winnie Cressie Trauth ’52, Elaine Douglas Brown ’52, Jean Gardner Russo ’52, and Verna Satterlee Landrieu ’50.
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IN MEMORIAM
Terri McDonald ’88 Tricia Hindelang Vise AMH ’90 Susan Hackett Walpole ’90 Nikki Trufant-Wade ’97 Sarah Gamard ’14
Father of
Deborah Schell Macaluso ’66 Loretta Lasseigne Ragland ’68 Anne Schell Hopkins ’69 Helen Schell Gerig ’80 Cynthia Robidoux ’80 Kathyrn Gant Espinoza ’81 Robin Schell Pick ’81 Christy Sevante ’85 Katherine Sevante Huth ’89 Shannon del Corral ’91 Kelly Lynch Montegut ’93 Regina Castanedo ’99 Barbie Corte Oltmann ’03
Alumnae
Phyllis Bunol Jones ’37 Lois Manint Meyer ’37, C’41 Ione Vinet Schneider ’40 Melanie Noeninger Donnelly C’41 Kathryn Gallo ’41, C’45 Winifred Vinet Marcell C’43 Julie Schutten Pitot ’51 Gwendolyn Lundgren Shopper ’60 Mary Sheila Rodi Sullivan ’61 Cheryl Epling ’62 Dariann “Bibbins” Ballina Lopez ’64 Inez Kerth ’65 Harriet Staub Cousins ’73 Christine McGoey ’74 Dedra Newman Castle ’84 Lauri Dekle Rogers ’89 Kelly Shiffer ’97 Heather Bubrig ’98
Mother of
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Susan Howson Coco ’64 Patricia Stern Habans ’64 Lynn Lachin Lightfoot ’64 Kristine Stern Pattison ’68 Michelle Forstall Jones ’68 Laurie Forstall Mayer ’68 Allison Stern Clement ’70 Pamela Marcotte Elliot ’72 Pamela Haydel Mistretta ’73 Suzanne Jones Myers ’73 Mary Stern Niven ’73 Susan Haydel Elmendorf ’74 Lisa Lachin Landry ’74 Beth Bayard Mims ’74 Stacy Horn Koch ’76 Emily Stickney Morrison AMH ’77 Nathalie Forstall Brasher ’80 Janet Haydel Signorelli ’80 Lisa Hindelang Breland ’82 Cassandra Pelias Fowler ’82 Tracy Woodruff Sciambra ’82 Yvette Forstall ’83 Kathleen “Kappa” Horn AMH ’84
Husband of
Faye Lousteau Lasseigne ’46 Marcia Frey Giglio C’53 Helena Carriere Morvant ’58 Sylvia Valle Sevante ’58 Maureen Cicero Dicharry ’65 (DEC) Kathleen Muldrey Hannigan ’72 Lisa Kron Block AMH ’82
Daughter of
Marian Mouledoux Clay ’38 (DEC) Susan Howson Coco ’64
Son of
Catherine “Kitty” Brown Stout ’47, C’51 Joan Doskey Vairin ’61
Sister of
Dorothy Schutten Guste ’41 Teresa Staub Meeuwenberg ’66 Lillian Kerth Wegmann ’67 Maureen Staub Eide ’68 Bettye Ballina Bordelon ’69
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Peggy Staub Chapotel ’71 (DEC) Ruth “Roddy” McGoey ’72 Jacqueline Staub Graves ’77
Brother of
Sandra Reyes C’56 Kathryn Eberle Wildgen ’59 Genevieve “Gigi” Moreland Legendre ’73 Ritamay Moreland Mire ’76 Jeanne Farnet Paisant ’82 Casey Magee Maenza ’00
Grandson of Gail Michelli Boling ’54
Grandfather of Anna Bertucci Ghelase ’92 Alicia Hebert Cameron ’96 Arian Gilyot ’04 Cristy Asturias Cali ’08 Casey Brennan ’10 Brigette Legendre ’10 Sarah Parent Rosenblum ’10 Shelby Russell ’12 Gabriella Bergeron ’14 Lauren Legendre ’15 Isabelle Bergeron ’16 Mallory Parent ’16
Grandmother of Michelle Guidroz Bennett ’88 Stephanie Roemer Brown ’88 Lesli Habans Cleveland ’88 Karen Roemer Harper ’90 Ginga Guidroz ’91 Nikki Epps ’92 Anna Bertucci Ghelase ’92 Lisbeth Nagrath AMH ’92 Jodie Abadie Price ’96 Kristin Blaum Gonzalez ’00 Amanda Favret Pearce ’04 Sarah Favret Daigle ’07 Kelli George ’03
Jeanna Signorelli ’12 Jessica Signorelli ’14 Julia Signorelli ’17 Cassidy Vise ’17 Madison Vise ’17
Great Grandmother of Brittany Diodene ’16
Mother-in-law of Kathy Rappold Blaum ’76
Father-in-law of Elizabeth Ermon Lasseigne ’70 Dr. Kristin Van Hook Moore ’92
Sister-in-law of
Armour Ratcliffe ’82 Katie-Lauren Guell ’00 Lacy Davillier ’04
Uncle of
Julie Morial Cruz ’75 Lori Kachler Duke ’78 Denise Kachler Agnew ’79 Cheri Morial Ausberry ’84 Erika Wildgen ’86 Monique Morial ’88 Kristen Anzelmo Hooper ’93 Leslie Lousteau Weeks ’96 Anne Yvette Legendre ’00 Mary Lousteau Roche ’00
Great Aunt of
Rita Kron Muldrey C’40 (DEC) Maureen Carriere Lundgren ’65
Kendall McGoey ’16
Brother-in-law of
Blanch Mouledoux Comiskey, AME Thelma Mae Mouledoux Trapolin ’33, C’37 (DEC) Sr. Maureen Gaffney, OSU ’38 (DEC) Yvonne Mouledoux Hill ’38 (DEC)
Winnie Cressy Trauth ’52 Ferol Williamson Abadie ’54 Maria Cicero McGoey ’57 (DEC) Rose Lynn Cicero Burnett ’59 Anne Lousteau ’63 Trish Muldrey Poynot ’64 Margaret Muldrey Kane ’67 Celeste Wegmann Lousteau ’68
Aunt of
Christine Flettrich Blaize ’80 Karen Flettrich Schindler ’81
Niece of
Cousin of
Sr. Damian Aycock, OSU ’40, C’44 Sr. Joan Marie Aycock ’42 Patricia Trapolin Couret ’64 Jane Trapolin Oaksmith ’66 Anne Trapolin Britt ’71 Madeleine Mouledoux ’05
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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SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars!
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