FALL EVENTS
Lourdes Academy Alumnae Celebrate Reunion With the exception of 2020, women who attended Lourdes Academy gather each year at Magnificat for their Reunion Mass and Reception. This year’s All-Class Reunion and Mass was extra special, and nearly 200 women attended from the classes of 1948 through 1972.
The Sisters of the Humility of Mary founded Lourdes Academy in 1892. In addition to our shared connection with the Sisters, Lourdes Academy’s ties to Magnificat run even deeper as many Lourdes graduates are mothers, grandmothers, and aunts to Magnificat students and alumnae, and many support Magnificat financially. In 1998, Lourdes alumnae established the Lourdes Academy Scholarship, and they continue to give generously to the endowed scholarship, which is awarded to daughters and granddaughters of Lourdes Academy alumnae. Three Magnificat students currently benefit from the Lourdes Academy Scholarship.
Celebrating the Science Center
On September 21, members of the Magnificat Community gathered in the new Sisters of the Humility of Mary Center for Science Exploration & Innovation to finally celebrate its grand opening. Delayed for more than a year due to the pandemic, the celebration was a welcomed event, as the leadership team was thrilled to be able to share this updated and innovative space with the people who made the renovations possible.
Speakers for the evening included President Moira Clark ’77 and Campaign Co-Chairs Caroline and Joe Lee. Senior Suilleabhain O’Connor also thanked the donors who made the renovation possible and stated, “The Science Center gives me a sense of belonging, as it has an open concept full of desks and seats for students to utilize. During my free period, I am almost always sitting in the science center doing homework or meeting with a teacher. Not only can I get my work finished, but I am in close contact with the teachers in case I have a question or need clarification. I love the classes I am taking and enjoy using this space daily! ... With the new science center, Magnificat has made it a priority for girls, including myself, to know what options are available for us in college and professionally. I feel confident in my abilities to succeed in college as a woman in STEM and cannot wait for the future!”
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