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Alumnae Day 2026

Date and time

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

11:00 am – 9:00 pm CDT

Organizer
The Ackels Women - Mary Emma Ackels Karam '72, Theresa Ackels Kemp '77, Sharon Rogers Ackels '79, Miriam Ackels Claerhout '83, Cecilia Ackels Martin '84, their alumnae daughters and daughters-in-law
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What do you love the most about your time at Ursuline?

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Beverly Seitzinger (Alumnae ’83)

a month ago

The lifelong friendships
Julie Anne Kress (Alumnae ’51)

2 months ago

I love the life long friends I made while attending Ursuline, graduating from grade school in 1947 and high school in 1951.
Karen Ray (Alumnae ’81)

4 months ago

In honor of Maureen Mitchell Hafertepe
You are with us always Mo ❤️
Patty Sullivan (Alumnae ’81)

2 months ago

The lifelong friendships that were made and the HOURS of laughing so hard we cried! And of course, the teachers!
Catherine Schneider (Alumnae ’06)

2 months ago

Not having to shave our legs.
Ann Weaver (Alumnae ’66)

2 months ago

The friends I made.
Sarah Gette Pope (Alumnae ’96)

2 months ago

The sisterhood ☺️
Nate Bernbaum

2 months ago

The friends I made and the preparation for college.
Mary Walters (Alumnae ’75)

2 months ago

Friends
Kelly ONeill (Alumnae ’06)

2 months ago

The teachers, Mrs. Cheatham especially!
Lorilei Cronin (Alumnae ’95)

2 months ago

Ursuline changed my life! I will forever be grateful.
Ginger McKnight-Chavers (Alumnae ’81)

2 months ago

The sense of community and school spirit
Janet Rayfield (Alumnae ’79)

2 months ago

Congrats to the entire inaugural Hall of Fame Class and especially my college teammate COACH SUSAN ELLIS!!!!
Larissa Spies (Alumnae ’15)

2 months ago

Being on Rangerettes!
Elaine Catloth (Alumnae ’83)

2 months ago

The life long friendships and the experience of sisterhood and faith
Vicky Lattner (Alumnae ’69)

3 months ago

Sisterhood
Kathleen Tisko (Alumnae ’67, ’71)

3 months ago

Made lots of friends and quality of teaching prepared me well for entry into college at Texas A&M.
KT Canavan Lynch (Alumnae ’01)

3 months ago

The friends i still have 25 years later
Mary Kidd (Alumnae ’96)

3 months ago

Playing soccer and lunchtime
Angelique Reagor (Alumnae ’81, Parent ’05, ’16)

3 months ago

The deep affection I had for my teachers and my classmates.
Jeanne Howell (Alumnae ’87, Parent ’16)

4 months ago

Ursuline was a huge impact in forming myself and daughter into the women we are today. Spiritual growth and guidance, critical thinking, and lifelong community are irreplaceable gifts from UA.
Molly Yen (Alumnae ’11)

4 months ago

Laughing at the lunch table!
Monica Cochran (Alumnae ’71, Parent ’01, ’07, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

I so loved my four years as a student at Ursuline that I decided to teach there for 29 years, as my daughters graduated in 2001 and 2007.
Diana Liese (Alumnae ’83)

4 months ago

In honor of Miriam Ackels Claerhout
Rivann Yu (Alumnae ’03)

4 months ago

The wonderful friendships and amazing mentors.
Diana Rode (Alumnae ’86)

2 months ago

In honor of Susan Ellis
I am so happy to be coming home to celebrate Susan Ellis! Where did 40 years go??
Christina Johnson (Alumnae ’83)

2 months ago

I love the enduring friendships that were formed at Ursuline that have enriched my life in so many ways! They are priceless!
Christina Soderberg (Alumnae ’93, Parent ’25, ’28)

2 months ago

The teachers always instilled confidence in us that stays with me even today. I am so grateful for my friends and my Catholic education, and now Ursuline continues to educate my daughters.
Jean Buys (Alumnae ’82)

2 months ago

In memory of Anne Kerin Thomas
The lifelong friends I have made!
Karsen Schottleutner Williams (Alumnae ’10)

2 months ago

The amazing friendships and memories!
Pamela Edwards (Alumnae ’61)

2 months ago

Got a good education and met a lot of women who became friends and we still meet for lunch every few months. I cherish both of these things.
Emily Courtois (Alumnae ’17)

2 months ago

I loved all my wonderful classmates, the theological education, and the opportunities to grow by achieving challenging goals.
Christine Medaris (Alumnae ’95)

2 months ago

All of the wonderful friends I made and have kept!
Tori Utemark Roedel (Alumnae ’81)

2 months ago

In honor of Sr Emmanual Shea, OSU
Attended Ursuline for Montessori, Kindergarten with Sr Emmanual (her final class!), through 7th grade when moved to Colorado. Grateful; UA always in my heart and mind.
Cecilia Martin (Alumnae ’84, Parent ’17, ’18, ’24)

2 months ago

I am so grateful to my parents, Isabel and Lawrence Ackels, for the sacrifices they made to allow me to attend Ursuline. The Ursuline message of Serviam instilled in me the sense of service and faith that have guided my life.
Kathy Tisko (Alumnae ’71)

2 months ago

Great education that prepared me for college but most of all had FUN with my fellow classmates!
Nancy Boyle Garre Caldwell (Alumnae ’61)

2 months ago

How it instilled in me love of self, love of others and love of God- not necessarily in that order😉
Ann Boehm (Alumnae ’75)

2 months ago

The lifelong friendships formed. The influence of the Catholic sisters. A great literature class thanks to Claudia Vilfordi.
Jenna Hogan (Alumnae ’06)

2 months ago

The constant encouragement and empowerment I felt from the faculty and staff!
susan ellis (Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

In honor of Mr and Mrs Rex Rayfield
The connection I had with the women I coached on the Soccer field and tennis courts at Ursuline.
Beth Sargent (Alumnae ’61)

3 months ago

Quality of education. Serviam. Sodality
Amie Cantu Hinderliter (Alumnae ’95)

3 months ago

In honor of Robert Cantu
Bee Webster Dietemann (Alumnae ’75)

3 months ago

My dearest PIGG-Y friends and how the teachers and nuns allowed us to laugh, create and grow strong.
Ann Letteer (Alumnae ’76)

3 months ago

I will let you know the other attendees names as I hear from them. Please include Kathy Hogan at our table - Class of 1976
Anna Attwood (Alumnae ’81)

4 months ago

The close friendships/bonds I still have after ALL of these years.
Judy Gordy (Alumnae ’62)

4 months ago

Being able to develop as an individual rather than a girl in a pool of guys.
Renee Christian (Alumnae ’83)

4 months ago

I loved the friendships that I made. We are still friends today, 40 years later. I also really appreciate the value of the education I got.
Lauren Oznick (Alumnae ’83)

4 months ago

What I learned and the women that I met.
Patricia Frank (Alumnae ’71, Parent ’98, ’99)

4 months ago

What I love most are the lifelong friends I have made and the great education I received.
Karen Casey (Alumnae ’62)

4 months ago

In honor of Patricia Diane Morrow, Class of 1962

Registration options

Luncheon | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

$60

For a Table for 10, please purchase 10 tickets.

No longer available

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

Complimentary
No longer available

Derby Party | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

$30

Watch the Kentucky Derby, enjoy Derby-themed food and drinks, and dance the night away at this come-and-go event! Dates are encouraged.

No longer available

Registration

Campus Tours | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Complimentary

Ambassador-led tours leave every 30 minutes from the Rotunda. There are no specific time slots so please arrive when it works for you.

No longer available

Giving

I’d like to make my annual gift now!

All donations given here will count for the “Battle of the Decades” Alumnae Giving Campaign which runs April 20 - May 2.

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