A Trip Down Memory Lane

by Tori Murphy ’19

 

Nearly 700 alumnae from the classes of “threes” and “eights” flooded onto campus for their Reunion the first weekend of June. Alumnae returned to reconnect with classmates and reminisce about their College experience while making new memories.

 

Attendees enjoyed a busy weekend with an array of activities planned by the Office of Alumnae Relations. With opportunities to tour the new and renovated spaces, attend panel discussions and Mass at Holy Spirit Chapel, or catch up with President Katie Conboy and faculty members, it was a weekend to remember.

 

From two members from the Class of 1958, 107 from the 50-year Class of 1973, to the 75 members newest Reunion attendees from the Class of 2018, Saint Mary’s recognized the unique bond of Belles and their shared love of the College.

 

Next summer, we will welcome members from the classes of “fours” and “nines” back home. We hope to see you coming down The Avenue soon.

 


The College honored four remarkable alumnae during the annual all-class banquet. Maria Josephine Kasindi
 Kamm ’63 was honored with the Distinguished Alumna Award for her philanthropic efforts and devotion to the education of young girls in Tanzania. Her son Georg Christian Kamm and granddaughter Vera Kamm accepted the award and spoke on her behalf. Caroline Johnson ’18 was named Outstanding Young Alumna for her professional achievements, volunteer work, and enduring dedication to Saint Mary’s.


 

The College presented Fran Farrell Callahan ’68 with the Humanitas Award for her unwavering courage and compassion, as well as her commitment to her faith, family, and community. And Alumna Achievement Award honoree Kristin Crowley ’93 was recognized for utilizing her Saint Mary’s experience in breaking the glass ceiling to become the first female fire chief of the Los Angeles
 Fire Department.