A Remarkable Journey Continues: Available for Pre-Order

“A Remarkable Journey Continues 1998–2025” is the comprehensive new volume documenting St. Mary’s Episcopal School’s life, culture, and growth from 1998 through the present day. Written by Dr. Patti Person Ray ’65, the book picks up where Mary M. Davis’s original history left off and collects the stories, traditions, and moments that shape the school. This book is a beautiful holiday gift and lasting keepsake for alumnae, families, and anyone who cherishes St. Mary’s.

Each chapter blends archival research with first-hand remembrances, student and faculty reflections, and thoughtful context to show how St. Mary’s traditions evolved and how they continue to shape the school’s identity.

This volume is not just a record of dates and events; it’s a portrait of a living school community. Readers will find:

• New perspectives on familiar traditions and how they have evolved over time
• Personal stories that highlight student voice and service
• Insight into how the school adapted during challenging moments, including the COVID years
• A clear through-line from past to present that helps explain how St. Mary’s has grown while retaining its core values

Whether you lived these moments or are discovering them for the first time, the book stitches together past and present into a narrative that celebrates continuity, change, and the people who make St. Mary’s special.

Pre-order today. Copies of the book will be available by early December. Order online or pick up in The Gobble Shop.