Catch up with old SMA classmates

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This article was published 01/09/2015 (3904 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

With school back in session next week, preparations for the St. Mary’s Academy 2015 Homecoming are well underway.

On Sat., Sept. 26, all SMA alumnae, friends and family are invited to experience the school, see the new renovations and share fond memories.

“For many alumnae, 2015 marks a milestone!” said Georgine Gaudes, director of advancement and alumnae affairs.

“Those who graduated in 1945, 1955, 1965, 1975, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2005 are invited to a commemorative years reception.”

St. Mary’s Academy firstbegan accepting students in 1869 but didn’t take root at its current location at Wellington and Academy Road until 1903. Today, St. Mary’s Academy remains the oldest, continuously operating independent school in the province.

“SMA is noted for its commitment to young women and for providing exceptional academic, religious, and extra-curricular programs,” said Gaudes, herself a graduate of the class of 1983.

The school will be open to alumnae, friends and family from 2 to 3:45 p.m. All alumnae are welcome and encouraged to come back to school and celebrate with former classmates and teachers. The Academy will be active with students and staff engaged in various activities throughout. At 3:45 p.m. guests are invited to join the Alumnae Association for  its annual general meeting, followed by mass in the SMA chapel.

SMA has three social media sites specifically set up for alumnae. For more information visit:

Facebook: facebook.com/smaalumnaewpg

Twitter:  twitter.com/SMAAlumwpg

Instagram: instagram.com/smaalumwpg or contact Amy Houston at ahouston@smamb.ca or call 204-478-6031.

Carolyne Braid is a community correspondent for Crescentwood. You can reach her at carolyne.braid@gmail.com