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Saint Mary's Awards

Mazie Strickland Froelich ’51C Society

The Saint Mary's Alumnae Council created the Mazie Strickland Froelich '51C Distinguished Alumnae Society in honor of Mazie's leadership and service to Saint Mary's School. The ultimate example of a distinguished alumna during her lifetime, the late Mrs. Froelich was the first female chair of the school’s board of trustees.

Under the umbrella of the society, two outstanding alumnae awards are given annually.

  • The Outstanding Alumna Award is given annually for outstanding service to the school through leadership, student recruitment and alumnae support. 
  • The Distinguished Alumna Award recognizes an alumna's outstanding achievements in volunteer service and/or her professional distinctions.

To nominate a classmate, please fill out the form below.

Mazie Strickland Froelich '51C Alumnae Award Nomination Form

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For recognition during Reunion Weekend 2025, eligible nominees must be in a class ending in “5” or “0”.
 
Please contact Emily Smith '01, Director of Alumnae Engagement, at ersmith@sms.edu with any questions.
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Congratulations to our 2025 Mazie Strickland Froelich '51C Society Outstanding Alumnae Award and Distinguished Alumnae Award recipients.  

Presentation made at Reunion Weekend, May 2025.

The John Bratton, Jr. Volunteer Service Recognition Award

The John Bratton, Jr. Volunteer Service Recognition Award was established by John R. Bratton, Michelle Bratton Parker ’63HS ’65C, Connie Bratton Grine ’68HS, Lucy Bratton Doak ’72HS, Jane Bratton Fleming ’76HS ’78C, Theodore D. Bratton, and Samuel T. Bratton in honor of the eighty-fifth birthday of their father, John Bratton, Jr. 

Through his lifelong commitment to Saint Mary’s School, Mr. Bratton exemplified selfless service.  He was singularly important in creating a top-tier high school for young women.  This Award honors volunteers who stand out because of their leadership, vision, creativity, and generosity of spirit just as Mr. Bratton did for many decades at Saint Mary’s School. 

Recipients

  • 2019: Aurelia Fulton Stafford ’48HS ’50C
  • 2018: Lane Turner Nash '72HS '74C
  • 2017: Laura Norris Raynor ’69HS ’71C
  • 2017: Joan Comer Johnston ’87C
  • 2010: Kate Spruill Harrison ’35C
  • 2009: Blanche Robertson Bacon ’52HS, ’55C
  • 2008: J. Cross Williams