The College of St. Scholastica

Alumni Awards

Alumni Awards

year, awards are given to The College of St. Scholastica alumni and faculty members by fellow alumni. These awards are particularly prestigious because alumni are the only permanent part of any college. They represent, through their personal and professional accomplishments, the lasting value of The College of St. Scholastica. Recognition by alumni is the highest award the College can give. Awards presented on behalf of the Alumni Association:

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2008 Honorees

Kathleen McBride LaTour
St. Scholastica Inspiration Award
Kathleen McBride LaTour '68

Mary Ann Peterson Royer
Sister Timothy Kirby Award
Mary Ann Peterson Royer '59

Mary Ann Andrick Jackels
Sister Alice Lamb Award
Mary Ann Andrick Jackels '87

Barry Lesar
Sister Ann Edward Scanlon Award
Barry Lesar '73

Andrea Jaeckels
2009 Young Alum Award
Andrea Jaeckels '05


The Awards

Sister Ann Edwards

The College's Sister Ann Edward Scanlon Award was established in 1975. Its namesake is a former Professor of History, Dean of Students, Academic Dean and President of the College. After her retirement she continued to be an advisor to foreign students and kept in touch with hundreds of alumni. Sister Ann Edward also served the community of Duluth by serving on the boards of several community organizations and being active in local civic activities. The College was the focus of her life and of greatest interest to her. She gave unending time and commitment to the College, its students and alumni, and the Duluth community for over 50 years. The intent of this award is to recognize an alumna or alumnus who shares Sister Ann Edward's dedication to her or his community and to the College.

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Sister Alice Lamb

The Sister Alice Lamb Award was established in 1979 to honor an alumna or alumnus for outstanding service to her or his profession. Sister Alice Lamb was associated with the College for 52 years before her death in 1983. She was a professor and head of the Biology Department and later academic dean of the College. This award in her name recognizes her lifelong commitment to her profession and to the College.

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Sr. Timothy Kirby

This award was established in 1994 to recognize a graduate of St. Scholastica who has been a credit to the College by his or her professional achievements and who exemplifies the Benedictine values of respect for the individual, the dignity of work, stewardship, hospitality, and love of learning.

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This award, established in 1994, honors a faculty or staff person whose interest and care for students made a significant impact on their lives.

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This award, established in 2008, honors an alumnus or alumna under 40 years of age who has demonstrated a high level of achievement early in his or her career or profession, shown support of the College and substantial commitment to the service of others in living out the Benedictine values.

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