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.
- Almost two decades of service on Board of Trustees. James E. Jack
- Developed the first automobile mechanics class at the College. Mary Callahan
- Owner of the land that became the site of Saint Mary's College. John Rush
- Former Executive Director of the Alumnae Association Helen Carroll 1926
- Praised for her “tenacity and resourcefulness” while serving the poor and the suffering in dangerous conditions. Sister Maureen Grady, CSC
- A seasoned vocal coach whose lessons go far beyond the classroom. Laurel Thomas
- Received President's Medal in 1994 Sister Basil Anthony O'Flynn, CSC ’46
- Challenged students to be the best versions of themselves. John Pauley
- Peggy has left an impact as an RA, member of Parents Council, and service to the Alumnae Association. Peggy Rodgers Taylor ’78
- Internationally recognized Shakespearean scholar and author of the Trivium. Sister Miriam Lenore Joseph Rauh '20, CSC
- Sister Angela invited her to teach art and strengthen the art department. Eliza Allen Starr
- First degree recipient, a Bachelor of Letters in English in 1898. Agnes Ewing Brown 1898
- One of the first teachers at Saint Mary's Academy which became the College. Sister Mary of the Heart of Jesus
- Worked in the White House for both President Kennedy and President Johnson Mary White ’55
- One of three individuals credited with our founding. Mother Angela Gillespie
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Many more portraits will be added to this page throughout the year to celebrate our 175th anniversary, so please check back soon.