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Margaret McElroy ’63, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Award recipient with Former President Dottie L. King, Ph.D.

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of 1963 recognized former President Dottie King for her hard work and for advancing the mission of the College over the last 13 years. “Honoring her has been long overdue. Tonight, the Class of 1963, on our 60th Reunion, would like to do just that, honor a woman that we deeply admire,” Anne Lenhard Benington ’63 shared on behalf of the class. For many alums, every Reunion holds special value. For Sara Ketenbrink

Williams ’48, this year was a little more special as she attended her 75th Reunion with two of her daughters and her granddaughter. “It feels wonderful to be here. It always feels like home,” Ketenbrink shared. The weekend served as a reminder to cherish the moments of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Plans are already underway for Reunion 2024, which will occur from May 31 through June 2.

Hall and Les Bois Hall were filled with conversations and laughs as alumni reminisced about their time as students at The Woods. Reunion Weekend culminated at the banquet with the presentation of two prestigious alumni awards. Margaret

McElroy ’63 received the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Award.

Eva Gankiewicz Merkel ’83 received the Frances Murphy Rumely Award. Along with the award winners, the Class