CENTENNIAL OF THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE ALUMNAE/I
ASSOCIATION
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On May 27, 1908 the nine graduates of the College of
St. Angela founded the Alumnae Association. The
Association now numbers over 35, 000 graduates from
four Schools.
Alumnae met formally and informally, often returning
to campus to visit the Ursulines who welcomed them
on Founder’s Day and Commencement. In 1939, Mary
Shaughnessey ’19 founded Alumnae College, an annual
reunion which featured a guest speaker and sessions
with lay and Ursuline professors, a time of
intellectual stimulation, fun, and reminiscences of
“back when.” Friendships forged in college continue
to endure over many decades.
In 1924, the Alumnae News began; a magazine
sent to alumnae the world over (became Quarterly
in 1976). Issues feature a particular theme and
continue to carry notes on alums. The CNR online
alumnae/i website also connects graduates.
Alumnae became the major fundraisers for the
cloistered Ursulines and held events in various
areas of the country where local chapters were
formed; they were and continue to be instrumental in
recruiting new students.
After incorporation and by-laws were made in the
1920’s, an Executive Secretary was hired to
coordinate communication and events with alumnae;
this developed into the Alumnae Director’s office,
now part of CNR’s College Advancement. A Board of
Directors, comprised of representatives of each of
the four Schools of CNR is a vital link between
administration and alumnae/i.
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First Alumnae College
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2006 Alumnae Events
Since
1939, Alumnae college continues to attract graduates
young and old. Timely topics and speakers are
featured.
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The Class of 1908 at their Commencement.
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Class of 1935 in 2000. |
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Class of 1995 in 2000.
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Class
of 1944 in 2004.
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Class of 1988. |
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Alumnae Founder's Day Semi-centenary 1954.
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Alumnae
Scholarship Fund 1944.
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Alumnae events over the years have included an annual
Children’s Day (now Strawberry Festival) which invites
Alumnae/i families.
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Alumnae reunion 1924.
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Alumnae Trip to
Rome 1962
Alumnae Events over the years have included an
annual Children’s Day (now Strawberry Festival
invites alumnae/i families), trips (Rome in 1962),
exhibits, Networking breakfasts, sports competitions
and meetings with CNR presidents.
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Alumnae College 1981.
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Fundraising by alums include scholarship aid, building
funds, telethons.
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Three generations:
Kay Shanley Vavasour ’44; Rose
Cavanaugh Shanley ’20;
JoEllen Vavasour ’76 SAS.
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Family connections:
Eileen Kelly Short, SNR ’97; CNR President, Sr.
Dorothy Ann Kelly , SAS ’51,
and Dorothy Short, SON ‘89.
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Over the century, many daughters, sisters, cousins have
enrolled and graduated.
Four SNR family members graduate in 2003, pictured:
Donna Harvey, Mary Taylor, Sandra Pires,
(Lisa Williams not in photo.)
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The Angela Merici
Medal
The Angela Merici award, instituted in 1953 is given
to select alumnae who have given outstanding service
to the Church and to CNR.
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Angela Merici Award recipients in 1996 with Sr. Dorothy
Ann Kelly.
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Angela Merici Award recipients in 2004 with Dr. Stephen
Sweeny.
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