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
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