St. Mary of the Springs Academy Hosts Final Alumnae Luncheon
On April 25, more than 100 alumnae gathered at the Spangler Learning Center at Ohio Domincan University -- the campus that once was SMA's home.
The day's formal program included a "Welcome" by Alumnae Association president Katy Ryan Paolini ’61 who introduced fellow board members and officers Rose Tonti Deffet ’55 (Vice President Dr. Patricia Ryan ‘63 (Treasurer), Linda Cianelli Younkin ’63 (Recording Secretary), Margaret Fauth ’48 (Corresponding Secretary), Barbara Fernandez Murphy ’61 (Advisor) , and Sr. Carolyn Thurn ’55 (Moderator).
Alma Mater: HAIL TO ST. MARY’S…
Kathleen Ryan Paolini ’61 ……..…….……. President
The day's formal program included a "Welcome" by Alumnae Association president Katy Ryan Paolini ’61 who introduced fellow board members and officers Rose Tonti Deffet ’55 (Vice President Dr. Patricia Ryan ‘63 (Treasurer), Linda Cianelli Younkin ’63 (Recording Secretary), Margaret Fauth ’48 (Corresponding Secretary), Barbara Fernandez Murphy ’61 (Advisor) , and Sr. Carolyn Thurn ’55 (Moderator).
Following the Invocation by Sr. Carolyn, Julie O’Keefe McGhee ‘56, shared stories about the school and its history, with the group. After lunch, the special reunion Classes of 1951, 1956, 1961, and 1966 were recognized and two special graduates received
Erskine Award Presentation.....Katy Ryan Paolini ’61
Closing Remarks ………..………….… Katy Ryan Paolini ’61
We will enjoy lunch (Chicken Salad/Egg Salad, fruit, muffins and dessert), with "coveted" door prizes being presented as well as a surprise for those in the class with the most attendees. Our renowned storyteller, Julie O'Keefe McGhee '57 will share the history of SMA.
We will present the annual Erskine Award and we'll have the opportunity to wander through the halls of our beloved Erskine Hall.
Kathleen Ryan Paolini ’61 ……..…….……. President
Rose Tonti Deffet ’55 ………..….…... Vice President
Dr. Patricia Ryan ‘63…..…….….….……..…Treasurer
Linda Cianelli Younkin ’63 .….. Recording Secretary
Margaret Fauth ’48 ….…... Corresponding Secretary 
Barbara Fernandez Murphy ’61 .…..……...… Advisor
Sr. Carolyn Thurn ’55 ……….……….……. Moderator
St. Charles Preparatory School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
St. Charles Preparatory School will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in the hiring of its certified or non-certified personnel.
St. Charles Preparatory School will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in the hiring of its certified or non-certified personnel.
© 2022 St Charles Preparatory School