I was twelve when I was enrolled at Ursuline in the eighth grade in 1946. I had been to Catholic schools in New Orleans but this as my first time in an “all-girls” Catholic school. Mother Isabelle Adams OSU ’30 enrolled me. Her kindness and friendly manner made me feel welcome. That was the beginning of my love for Ursuline.

I remember visits with Mrs. (Myrna) Tenholder and all her sage advice. She not only counseled us regarding academics, but attentively listened when there were other personal teenage issues troubling me or my friends. I believe those sessions definitely help to shape us into more loving, accepting, and wiser adults.

Mother Dolores Marie Ramsey had a profound influence on my life. I can only speak for the girls who were students during the first half of the '60s (the Jackie Kennedy years), but hers was the first voice we heard in the morning on the announcements and the last voice we heard on Class Day as she called out our names for graduation...

Every day was fun at Ursuline. We worked hard and played hard, like this photo captured before Intramurals! The community continues to be so important to the Class of 1975.

One of my favorite memories is spending time volunteering at Children's Medical Center. It was an incredibly impactful experience and shaped the trajectory of my professional life. I knew I would come by to work at Children's some day to make life better for children full-time. The value of Serviam continues to be a core value for my family to serve our community.

While teaching an Algebra 2 class during the early afternoon near the end of first semester 2012, I started to feel faint. Not thinking straight, I thought I could keep going, and I told the class I was OK...

I came to Ursuline as a freshman in 1971. In my sophomore year, I took a few of Margaret (Peggy) Railey's classes: Music Theory, private piano lessons, and Concert Choir. My passion was music and she taught me so much. If I could go back in time, I would love to see her again. Her lovely smile and the compassion she had for her students was overwhelming. 

When I was a student at Ursuline, there were boarders. There were two girls from Mexico City who were frequently invited to my home for weekends and holidays. Their family invited me to their home the summer of 1957. It was my first immersion experience in learning and using the Spanish language. I fell in love their culture and language. Spanish became my second teaching field.

Mother Adelaide Thompson started the Debate Club and Clemence Romanet and I were her avid pupils. She was no-nonsense and hard driving. As a result, we began to expect to do well in competitions against other schools and boys. Learning how to think on my feet, express my views, and not back down are invaluable as I work with couples and families who need a strong-minded therapist to bring out the best in them. I thank Mother Adelaide for giving me the courage to stand strong when it counts!

A recent memory that will no doubt go down in history! My freshman year started with a worldwide pandemic and therefore, changed a lot about the beginning of my very important and memorable high school years.

One of my fondest memories is the warm welcome we received from classmates and teachers when my sister and I moved from France to Dallas to attend Ursuline. This community became our second family and our home away from home.

I was a founding member of the Science Fiction Club (which began when I was a junior, 1995-1996, mentored by English teacher Mr. Frank Bauroth). It really helped me find "my people" at Ursuline, in the days before everyone was into Star Wars and the like.