Alumnae

Celebrating 145 years of the Alumnae Association!

Welcome, Saint Mary's Alumnae!

One of the best parts about attending Saint Mary’s is becoming a Saint Mary’s alumna. Whether you graduated from the junior college, high school, or college preparatory program, you are among a strong and supportive community found around the world and accessible from everywhere.

The Alumnae Association was established in 1879. At the time it was created, alumnae paid $1 dues per year. The funds supported scholarships and capital improvement projects.

*Source: 1905 Alumnae Association Communication from Mrs. Mary Iredell, President of the Alum. Assoc. (Historical Archives)

Beginning in 2024, we can celebrate the Alumnae Association's 145th anniversary and the 90th anniversary of the Annual Fund.

In December 1955, the Alumnae Secretary Mary Jo Paul wrote, “Through Annual Alumnae Giving, we each will share in the progress of St. Mary’s. St. Mary’s can remain a valuable center of real Christian education only if alumnae and friends awake to the actual need for financial support. We do not say to our Red Cross, our United Fund, our Church campaign, ‘I gave something last year – why do they always need money?’ We ask first of all, ‘Is this a cause that I believe in?’ When we recognize the worth of the cause, we give to the limit of our ability. Christian education is worth saving but it will take money and loyalty from each of us.”

*Source: St. Mary’s Jr. College Bulleting, Vo. 45. No. 1, December 1955

Saint Mary’s School offers lifelong resources to connect graduates with our school and alumnae throughout the world, and the Development and Alumnae Office exists to engage, connect, and build relationships with alumnae and friends through special events, communications, volunteerism, and more. We have nearly 10,000 alumnae living in all 50 states and abroad. Saint Mary’s offers outreach, continuing education, professional networking, social events, fundraising and more, and we stay connected to your through our Alumnae Portal, social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), our bi-annual alumnae magazine and impact reports, monthly Around the Grove e-newsletter, and more.

The shared experience of being at Saint Mary’s puts you in wonderful company that transcends class year. Continue to grow your relationship with us and each other through the many opportunities we offer each year. And, be sure to keep us informed of your new address, employment, and volunteer information.

To update your contact information or send us a class note update, use this form or visit the Alumnae Portal. You can also call our Alumnae and Gift Records Manager, Maria Geddis, at 919-424-4110 or email her at mgeddis@sms.edu.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Emily R. Smith '01