Each year the National Catholic Educational Association honors the achievements of Catholic elementary school graduates throughout the United States. The NCEA’s Distinguished Graduate Award is given in recognition of an alumni member who has made a significant contribution to American society and/or the Catholic Church which reflects favorably on the education that person received at his or her Catholic Elementary School.
St. Mary’s is proud to name the past NCEA Distinguished Graduates:
1999-2000—Ann Hauser
2000-2001—Ruth Lotter
2001-2002—Dorothy Gregory
2002-2003—Jim Rosemeyer
2004-2005—Christopher Splinter
2005-2006—Sister Sarah Doser
2006-2007—Father Steffen
2007-2008—Kenneth Fure
2008-2009—Karen Krahenbuhl
2009 – 2010 – Jerry McCabe
Nomination Process
A past student of St. Mary’s must nominate a candidate and complete a “Qualifications Form” by early November.
Qualifications include:
• Alumni of St. Mary’s School
• Graduated from St. Mary’s School at least 10 years ago
• Made a significant contribution to community and/or church which reflects favorably on the education the person received in a Catholic School.
Awards are announced during our “Catholic School Mass” in January.
If you are interested in obtaining a “Nomination Form”, click here.
