Alums in Actions
We are proud of our alums and their contributions to society. Through reunions, networking events, and mentorship programs, we maintain strong connections with our graduates. These opportunities allow alums to stay engaged with the school, support current students, and continue their lifelong relationship with the Mayfield community.
Reunions
Homecoming Reunion Weekend
Cherish, Connect, Celebrate
We look forward to welcoming you home to Mayfield on October 11 & 12, 2024 for Reunion Weekend! Whether it’s a milestone reunion or regular year for your class, we encourage all alums to return to campus to celebrate Mayfield and the special bonds you share with your classmates and fellow alums. Meanwhile, please take this opportunity to RSVP.
Friday, October 11 “Love Full of Action”
- 3:30pm - Campus Tour
- 4:00pm - Alum and Student Service Event | Hayden Commons | Join Mayfield students in preparing lunches for Union Station through our Loaves & Fishes program
- 6:00pm - Cocktail Party | Strub Hall | Spouses and partners are welcome
Saturday, October 12 “Joy of Learning”
- 9:00-9:15am - Coffee and Check-In
- 9:15-10:00am - Alum Class Offerings | Art Workshop with Tim Lewis, Art Department Chair OR The Science of Baking with Chemistry Teacher, Morgan Shaner ‘11
- 10:00-11:30am - Mass & Program | Honoring 2024 Cornelian Award Recipient Marcela Esobar-Alava ‘86
- 11:30am - Reunion Photos
- 12:00pm - Luncheon | Strub Hall Terrace | Alums will be seated by class and/or decade
- 1:00pm - Campus Tour
- 3:30pm - Cheer on the Cubs | Mayfield vs FSHA Dig Pink Volleyball Game @ St. Francis Gym
On Saturday night and/or Sunday, alums may continue the celebrations at local restaurants or private homes. If you have questions, or are interested in helping shape plans for your class, please email alum@mayfieldsenior.org.
Cornelian Award
Each year Mayfield Senior School presents its highest honor, the Cornelian Award, to an alumna who best exemplifies the Holy Child ideal of service, “Actions Not Words,” through her family, civic or professional contributions. The award is presented each year at Homecoming. All alumnae are encouraged to submit nominations for this award to the Alum Office.
Cornelian Award winners
2023 Ellen Banks 2010
2022 Danielle Campus 1982
2021 Dr. Leah Carter 2008
2020 Sr. Anne Kelley 1965
2019 Mary Wickman ’69
2018 Jeanette Acosta ’04†
2018 Hon. Margaret Morrow ’68
2017 Abeni Carr ’02
2017 Kate Standifer ’92
2016 Mary Stoebe Sheridan ’66
2015 Angela Laurance Cummiskey ’05
2014 Maureen Milling Cox ’57
2014 Sr. Jacqueline Jelley ’47, SHCJ
2013 Marilynn Kaufhold ’59
2012 Kimberly Bautista ’03
2012 Nicole Franco ’00
2011 Heidi McNiff Johnson ’84
2010 Kelly Serat Garrison ’95
2009 Peggy Eyler Legault ’74
2008 Candida Crowe Genzmer ’66
2007 Nicole Nardon-Whalen ’92
2007 Molly Meyer Gervais ’81
2006 Mary Nally Ternan ’79
2005 Ave DeVanon Bortz ’61
2004 Christina Johansing ’64
2003 Susan Inglis Colborn ’53†
2003 Rosemary Saal Whitney ’53
2002 Sheila McNiff, SHCJ ’56
2001 Karen Swenson ’64
2000 Sr. Inez Berger, SHCJ ’48
1999 Angela Howell ’76
1998 Virginia Schlueter Jones ’64
1998 Catherine Morris ’52
1997 Kathleen Clougherty Regan ’64
1996 Sr. Nancy Jean Turner, SHCJ ’53
1995 Claire Sullivan, SHCJ ’45
1994 Neema Chipembere ’76
1993 Mary Pat Pheasant Anderson ’54
1992 Annette Carhartt Brandin ’66
1991 Mary Van-Lahr Hester ’58
1990 Cecily Betz ’67
1989 Sr. Suzanne Snyder, SHCJ ’53
1988 Cathy Cain ’78
1987 Margaret Poxon ’83
† awarded posthumously