Alumnae Brochure 2015

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace...

Educating Women to be the Leaders of Tomorrow Since 1882

THERE’S NO MISTAKING The charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet lives on today

FEMMES DE FOI FEMMES DE COEUR FEMMES DE COURAGE

an OLP graduate

Your Investment at Work..

Pilot Cafe, Student Commons, Alumnae Parlor & Spirit Store, North Terrace seating, St. Catherine’s Parking Structure, Learning Lab, New Aquinas Art and Science Classroom

AS AN ALUMNA OF OLP, you share a rich tradition of education with nearly 8,000 other women. The charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet lives within each of you. Guided by the Catholic values and CSJ tradition for more than 130 years, young women graduate each year and become part of a very extraordinary group of women.

Living in an ever- changing and increasingly complex world, OLP continues to provide a stellar educational opportunity for 750 young women annually. As the only all-girls Catholic High School in the region, the particular experience provided at OLP is even more unique and needed.

As OLP looks to the future a key priority is to continue to form hearts and minds in the Catholic tradition while also equipping the students to the academic rigors relevant in the 21st century . In the Strategic Plan 2015-2020 an important goal emerged. We will embrace the charism of unity and reconciliation, as manifested through gentleness, peace and joy to empower and facilitate the growth of each member of the OLP community’s relationship with Jesus Christ; and in turn, all will solidify their dedication to serve, without distinction, the “dear neighbor.” To read more about our Strategic Plan, please visit our website at www.aolp.org/strategicplan You are poised at this critical time in the history of OLP to solidify your dedication to the “dear neighbor”…the current and future students of OLP. It is imperative in this world, that OLP exists.

You have an opportunity to ensure, by your investment today, that young women will carry the charism forward. This world needs OLP graduates like you.

As you are considering your philanthropic plans, please include OLP. No gift is too small. Every gift is important and together we make a significant impact. Recall the most significant moments you experienced as a student at OLP. It is remarkable to think that each day, a current student is experiencing a moment like that and becoming “all of which she is capable.”

Thank you for your dedication and for your investment in your alma mater.

Make a Gift Today www.aolp.org or 619-725-9188

Why I Give to OLP

ACADEMICS Faculty members have taught at the school for an average of 15 years and more than 70% hold advanced degrees.

24

AP & Honors Courses Offered

35

STEM Classes

13:1

340

(student to faculty ratio)

23

(average class size)

Leadership opportunities

67% of the Class of 2014 was offered at least one scholarship from a college or university, and on average, 100% of graduates go on to higher education STUDENT LIFE With a variety of opportunities outside the classroom, including clubs, athletics and our partnership with the all boys school, Saint Augustine, every OLP girl discovers her talents and finds her passion.

Visual & Performing Arts Classes include Pilot TV, digital arts, dance, painting, watercolor, ceramics, music theory & a variety of student performances each year.

Member of the National Arts Honor Society

College Preparation Students are empowered and prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow with help from our comprehensive college counseling program.

4 Full-Time Counselors on Staff to Assist Students with Their Needs

Spiritual Life The OLP Department of Religious Studies operates from the CSJ tradition of “Faith in Action”. The curriculum is rooted in balancing formation with information, and is integrated across all disciplines under the guidance of the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.

Alumnae Giving

Alumnae investment supports the next generation of OLP women leaders & innovators.

Athletics 20 CIF sports teams including basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, volleyball, swim & diving, tennis, track & field and soccer. We also offer surfing & sand volleyball & lacrosse.

Clubs & Activities

Jeanie Eklund Schneeloch Davis ’72

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I am a believer that my core characteristics were strengthened and enriched by my time at OLP. It is my hope that by giving back we can assist other women to grow stronger academically, spiritually and emotionally during these formative years.

May this circle of blessing just continue and continue.

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Erika Borg ’96

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I give to OLP because my compassion, leadership and ambition were 340 Annual nurtured here. Being Leadership Positions a woman of peace for Students and committed to my community is at the core of who I am STEAM Curriculum Our rigorous curriculum includes access to today. I hope OLP continues help young more than 47 classes in the STEAM disciplines women not only fulfill their academic of Science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Subjects are integrated into the potential but also their potential as curriculum, giving our girls the opportunity to compassionate leaders in their learn and innovate across a variety careers and communities.

30+ Clubs & Organizations on campus including Robotics, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Amnesty International, Culinary Club, Pilot Press, Mock Trial, Peace Commission & more!

of disciplines.

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Academy of Our Lady of Peace | 4860 Oregon St., San Diego, CA 92116 | 619-725-9188 | www.aolp.org