Outstanding Alumnae

St. Mary’s Outstanding Alumna Award is given annually to an alumna who possesses and exhibits the qualities inherent in the St. Mary’s philosophy—Integrity, Spirituality, Loyalty and Service

All alumnae are given the opportunity to nominate a candidate for the award. A selection committee carefully reviews all nominations and makes the selection.

Criteria: The Outstanding Alumna Award is given each year to an alumna who possesses and exhibits the qualities inherent in the St. Mary’s philosophy—Integrity, Spirituality, Loyalty and Service.

Gabrielle Rose Alumna Athletic Award

The Gabrielle Rose Alumna Athletic Award is awarded to a St. Mary’s alumna for her extraordinary athletic achievement and dedication to her sport. In addition to her exemplary accomplishments in athletics, the recipient is recognized for displaying integrity in all that she does. This award is given in recognition of the importance of athletic pursuits and in hopes of encouraging present and future female athletes.

  • Gabrielle Rose Alumna Award Recipients

    • 2005: Gabrielle Rose '95

Creative Teacher Award

The St. Mary’s Alumnae Association presents the Creative Teacher Award each year to a teacher who exemplifies the high ideals of the school and who embodies a spirit of wonder and imagination. The award rotates among divisions and is selected by the division head.

  • Creative Teacher Award Recipients:

    • 1981: Barbara Mansberg
    • 1982: Lee McMahon
    • 1983: Richard Tanner
    • 1984: Emily Townes
    • 1985: Laura Brewer
    • 1986: Sheila Patrick
    • 1987: Kay Humphreys
    • 1988: Anne Reiners
    • 1989: Laurel Eskridge
    • 1990: Rhendle Millen
    • 1991: Kay Betts
    • 1992: Gwenice McLaughlin
    • 1993: Nanette Quinn
    • 1994: Linda Goodwin
    • 1995: Eighth Grade ENSEMBLE Team
    • 1996: Kathleen McElroy
    • 1997: Mary Lou Entzminger
    • 1998: Ann Wright
    • 1999: Marsha Stemmler
    • 2000: Allyson Raymer
    • 2001: Jeanne Wilson
    • 2002: Michael Volpe
    • 2003: Jenny Madden
    • 2004: Nancy Miller
    • 2005: Leigh Mansberg
    • 2006: Lain Whitaker
    • 2007: Becky Jacks
    • 2008: Josie McNeely Walker '76

Nomination Form

Fill out the St. Mary's Outstanding Alumna Award Nomination Form

Outstanding Alumna Award Recipients

  • Crissy Garrett Haslam '76

    2008 (Community Volunteer/Homemaker)
  • Watty Brooks Hall '75

    2007 (Small Business Owner)
  • Mary Kavanagh Day '82

    2006 (Marketing)
  • Kempie Craddock Jenkins ’74

    2005 (Religious Leader)
  • Mary Catherine Lynn Hitchings ’47

    2004 (Realtor/Teacher)
  • Sara Sorsby Dennis ’63

    2003 (Psychologist)
  • Joy Brown Wiener ’47

    2002 (Music/Professional)
  • Janet Tucker Pryor '34

    2001 (Civic/Arts)
  • Julia Sprunt Grumbles ’71

    2000 (PR/Marketing)
  • Sara Loaring-Clark Flowers ’47

    1999 (Real Estate)
  • Nora Wingfield Tyson ’75

    1998 (Military/Naval Commander)
  • Brooke Morrow ’74

    1997 (Corporate/Investments)
  • Gwen Awsumb ’32

    1996 (Public Service/Politics)
  • Jan Muirhead ’71

    1995 (Nurse Practitioner)
  • Cristina Brescia Michta ’70

    1994 (Teacher/Homemaker)
  • Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner ’66

    1993 (Religion/Ministry)
  • Lee McGeorge Durrell ’67

    1992 (Science/Environmental/Zoology)