Share your memories, stories from the reunion or photos!
"It’s funny. When I was a high school student at A.M., I had no idea that I was building a treasure chest of memories. I didn’t even realize my treasure chest was so full until I attended the reunion, and it literally came to life as friend after friend, tale after tale, poured out into the gymnasium. While a storybook student at A.M., my world revolved around Mary Kay suntan pancake makeup, baby blue eye shadow, and at which lunch table I would sit. Life was simple, and life was good. I wondered to myself as I glanced around the gymnasium at dancing/jiggling middle-aged ladies, “When did we blossom into a confident, creative, joyful, trustworthy generation of women?” We all had different timeframes of “when” this happened in our lives, but we all agreed that the “why and how” were without question – our families’ love and their encouragement to attend a caring, Christian high school where the devoted staff and teachers would faithfully train us up in the ways we should go so that when we were old, we would not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6) Thanks, A.M."
-- Karen Corbett Napolilli, Class of 1973 |
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Would you like to submit a story or photo to share on the web? We also welcome photos from your school days or the reunion.
To submit your story, send an email to Maria May at mmay@ursulineslou.org
Photos should be e-mailed in tiff, jpg or gif format with minimum size of 200 x 200 pixels. Please include a description of the photo, identifying people and places.) |
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There are many opportunities to support the mission of the Ursuline Sisters besides prayer and volunteer experiences:
Ursuline Sisters of Louisville Alumnae
When the Ursuline Sisters first came to Louisville, their ministry was to teach. Five of the schools the sisters once owned and operated were Ursuline Academy - Louisville, Sacred Heart Academy, Ursuline College, Ursuline Academy - Pittsburgh and Angela Merici High School.
Sacred Heart Academy remains a strong testament to the value of Ursuline education, having awarded diplomas to more than 9,000 young women since its inception in 1877.
Ursuline Academy's Class of 1958 celebrated their 50th reunion on July 31st at Brescia Hall on the Ursuline Campus. |
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When the Ursuline Sisters put out word that they would be celebrating their 150th anniversary, they got an overwhelming response from associates and alumnae who wanted to take part. Over two weekends in April, the Sisters celebrated in two states and four cities. They left each place with new friends and plenty of old stories.
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On Sunday, March 30, during its 18th annual Alumnae Mass & Brunch, Sacred Heart Academy presented 1962 graduate Sister Judith Rice, OSU, with the 2008 Alumnae of the Year award. She was one of two who received the award. 1967 graduate, Carmel Mudd Borders was also honored. A mass was held in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, followed by brunch and the awards ceremony.
This award of highest honor is given to an alumna who has contributed significantly to her community and enriched the lives of those around her. As a graduate of Sacred Heart, her outstanding accomplishments bring distinction to the school and the strong foundation it fosters in young women.
Sr. Judith Rice, OSU has been devoted to education her entire professional life. She taught English and religion at Sacred Heart Academy from 1968-1973. From 1973-1979, she was assistant principal at Angela Merici High School and taught English and journalism. Rice returned to SHA in 1979 as assistant principal and dean of studies. She also taught English or Latin each year. After a one year study sabbatical in 1998, Rice again returned to Sacred Heart Academy to teach. From 1999-2002, she was the chair of the English department and taught English, Latin and German.
In 1991, Rice was the recipient of the first Ursuline Campus Schools’ St. Angela Award for Sacred Heart Academy. This award is given to a faculty member who best exemplifies the values of St. Angela Merici, the foundress of the Company of St. Ursula, and the Ursuline Core Values of community, reverence, leadership and service.
In 2002, Rice retired from teaching and was elected vice president of the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville. In this position, she collaborates with local and national groups for the welfare of the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville and women religious. As a member of the Ursuline Sisters Leadership Team, she also sits on the Ursuline Campus Schools Board of Trustees.
In 2007, Rice was named director of mission effectiveness for Ursuline Campus Schools. Rice assists the campus president, board of trustees and school administrators in maintaining and integrating the philosophy, mission and values of the Ursuline Sisters in all aspects of the organizational life of Ursuline Campus Schools. |
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