Onyx Fall-Winter 2015

For the past year, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, alums, staff, faculty and friends have anticipated the 175th anniversary on Foundation Day — Oct. 22, 2015. Throughout the year, various events were held to celebrate: Barn Party, Jeanne Knoerle Sports and Recreation Center Ribbon Cutting, Wine and Design, Week of Service, Opening Day Celebration and Mass, Foundation Day Mass, Board of Trustees Reunion, Donor Appreciation Dinner and fourth annual President’s Gala. Additionally, the Vigo County Historical Museum and the Indiana State Museum both featured exhibits of the history of Saint Mary-of-the- Woods. The theme of the year of celebration — Rooted for Tomorrow — speaks to the College’s commitment to the past with focus on the future. Here’s to the next 175 years!

(L) - Western Head Coach, Sara Schulz, rides the mechanical bull during the 175th Celebration Barn Party. (R) Live music performed.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Indianapolis, presided over the Opening of School 175th Celebration Mass.

(L) - Tracy Richardson, director of Master's of Art in Music Therapy, sang at the Donor Appreciation Dinner. (R) - Virginia “Ginger” Smith ’89, owner of Princeton Mining Company, receives recognition by President Dottie King, Ph.D., at the Donor Appreciation Dinner for her generosity.

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