Celebration Portraits | Saint Mary's College

This year, we celebrate our 175th anniversary by reviewing and sharing the stories of all the people who have helped make Saint Mary’s College what it is today. These portraits share bits of information about our founders, leaders, faculty and staff who have all made an impact on this educational institution. But they also share how our alumnae personify our mission through their work and their lives by supporting our core values of learning, community, faith/spirituality, and justice. We encourage you to take a moment to read a bit about these incredible people and consider nominating others to be included at saintmarys.edu/Portraits.

"It's not the ring or the collar that makes us faithful" Rev. John J Cavanaugh, CSC
A woman of faith. Jennifer Kaniecki MacNeil ’93
Found joy for others through Christ Maggie McFarland Rousseau ’82
“Your career can continue to evolve.” Kimberly Bero Rennick ’96
She blends her love of teaching with practical real world analysis and critical thinking. Mary Connolly
Giving her time and talent to make a lasting impact on Saint Mary's College for current students and young alumnae. Maureen Parsons '13
At Saint Mary’s, she was committed to her academic life, but always helped her fellow students. Jennifer Pelic Camero '99
Through her work, students come together to not only study, but to encourage and support each other. Diane Fox
Founded St. Agnes School in 1875 in Japan Ellen Eddy 1860
A fourth year student in the DNP program who exemplifies the core value of learning. Daniel Petrie
Paula left the corporate world after several decades to become superintendent of schools in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Paula Dawning ’71
She worked with students to present the school in a much better light. She built relationships with alumnae, parents and students. Dorothy Feigl
An educator of art. A better educator of life. Billy Ray Sandusky
First president of Saint Mary's College, builder of Le Mans Hall and other campus landmarks. Mother Pauline O'Neill, CSC
Committed to public service, voting access, and exploration of the world. Carole Barskis Weber '64