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When you’re named the number one girls’ school in the state, you celebrate! This issue offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what makes our community the best place for girls to learn, grow, and thrive.
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Our birdies are state champs! The St. Mary's golf team celebrated a historic victory at the 2024 Tennessee Division II-AA State Championship at The Sevierville Golf Club.
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St. Mary’s alumnae are soaring globally, leveraging their education and passions to make meaningful impacts.
![Kim Lupo '93: Finding Purpose, Giving With Gratitude]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751999774/stmaryses/aylzsd4xm2dnwtb7ghpa/KimLupo360x360.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751999774/stmaryses/aylzsd4xm2dnwtb7ghpa/KimLupo360x360.jpg","width":360}])
As the Vice President of Total Rewards and Associate Relations at General Motors, Kim Lupo ’93 credits St. Mary's for changing her life and helping her achieve personal and professional success.
![Mary Kavanagh Day ’82 Honored with Spirit of St. Mary’s Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744747722/stmaryses/qsr9h5iwjvwqcwhmyptk/MaryDay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744747722/stmaryses/qsr9h5iwjvwqcwhmyptk/MaryDay.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744747722/stmaryses/qsr9h5iwjvwqcwhmyptk/MaryDay.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744747722/stmaryses/qsr9h5iwjvwqcwhmyptk/MaryDay.png","width":1012}])
Mary Kavanagh Day ’82 received the Gilmore Lynn Spirit of St. Mary’s Award for her leadership in developing a new strategic plan.
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Lisa Morrow Morten '76 was named the first recipient of the Light and Life Service Award, an honor given to an individual who demonstrates extraordinary dedication to the school community.
![Champion for Justice: Meg Gould ’11 Honored]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745343392/stmaryses/mllt2kqmgyewapxr2ext/MegGould_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745343392/stmaryses/mllt2kqmgyewapxr2ext/MegGould_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745343392/stmaryses/mllt2kqmgyewapxr2ext/MegGould_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745343392/stmaryses/mllt2kqmgyewapxr2ext/MegGould_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745343392/stmaryses/mllt2kqmgyewapxr2ext/MegGould_1.png","width":1225}])
For her commitment to service, Meg Gould ’11 received the 2024 Young Alumna Award from St. Mary’s at the Founders’ Day ceremony.
