Celebrating and Welcoming New Alumni Volunteer Leaders

Patricia Henna Rowe ’89 has led the Spartan Alumni Association Board as president since 2020. Under her exceptional guidance and direction, efforts to engage, inform and recognize Spartan Alumni have grown extensively. From running the SAAB throughout the pandemic to putting strategies in place to engage the Spartan community virtually, she has made a lasting impact by being part of every initiative the SAAB has undertaken. Patricia was unanimously named Emeritus Member of the Spartan Alumni Association Board in June and will continue to serve as Past President in 2023-24.

“We have been proud to call her our leader and even prouder to call her a friend. Patricia, we are grateful for you! Thank you for your service to your school!”

– Jennifer Stayton ’85

Incoming Executive Chair, St. Stephen’s Board of Trustees Emeritus Member and Past President, Spartan Alumni Association

After serving as Co-Chair of Reunion Weekend for the past three years, and this past year as Vice President of the Spartan Alumni Association, Shannon Powers Flahive ’96 will assume the role of President of the Spartan Alumni Association this summer. Shannon is excited about the opportunity to serve and continue to build community. After graduating from St. Stephen's, Shannon received her B.A. from The University of Melbourne. She has held a variety of positions in graphic design, wardrobe for film, and teaching. She and her husband, Kevin, live in Austin with their two children.

Recognizing Mallory Boyle ’04 and James Carter, Ph.D. ’13 for 6+ Years of Service

To say that Mallory Boyle was a dedicated board member is an understatement, says Michelle Olmstead, director of alumni relations. Whether it was taking notes as Secretary or her work most recently as regional representative for the state of Texas, Mallory consistently demonstrated her love for St. Stephen’s. Texas is a big state and so is Mallory’s love for all things Spartan. As the board’s first representative of the state, Mallory traveled from San Antonio to Austin to attend meetings, events and multiple sporting events in Austin, Dallas and Houston. She was a welcoming presence, and her can-do attitude will be greatly missed.

James served as the board’s at-large member for the first three years of his service and has served as regional representative for St. Stephen’s alumni in New York City for the past three years. In this role, he helped the Spartan Alumni Association build a well-attended gathering in NYC in September. James has also served as informal advisor on DEI, and in partnership with St. Stephen’s Director of Equity and Inclusion, led two Black@St. Stephen’s Alumni discussions in the Summer of 2020.

Welcoming New Members