Meet Our Alumnae

Saint Mary’s women are amazing! They’re articulate, smart, and driven. They lean in to their passions with care and compassion, and face difficult endeavors with strong critical-thinking skills. The world sees them as well-rounded women who lead with empathy and integrity. We see them as Belles — strong symbols of what Saint Mary’s stands for and incredible examples of how we prepare our students to discover themselves and their place in the world.

Browse this small selection of our incredible alumnae to see what path they took here at Saint Mary’s as well as how they put their minds and hearts to work in the world.

Economics and Philosophy Most of all, I love my unique community of motivated, faith-filled Belles and the mentors who challenge me to keep flourishing into the person God created me to be. Deirdre Drinkall ’21 Economics and Philosophy
Biology and Psychology I am very thankful to be continuing my education across the street in Notre Dame’s MSM program. I could not have made it to this point in my life without the knowledge and support gained from Saint Mary’s! SMC will forever hold a special place in my heart. Bridget Nicole Slandzicki ’21 Biology and Psychology
Elementary Education My favorite memory of Saint Mary's is finding my favorite place on campus! Everyone during their time at school finds a place on campus where they feel the most at home, and I remember the day I felt like I found my place! I love to visit my sacred spot to watch the sun set and take time to enjoy being present at SMC. Jill Ann Buettner ’21 Elementary Education
English Literature and Creative Writing I plan on attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to earn a Master of Arts in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. I hope that living close to the beautiful coast of Lake Michigan will provide me with a great campus atmosphere and plenty of inspiration for my writing! Greta Catherine Minnema ’21 English Literature and Creative Writing
Communication Studies and Humanistic Studies I love the Saint Mary's College community! Sarah Catherine Caldwell ’21 Communication Studies and Humanistic Studies
Nursing My future plans are to work as an Emergency Department nurse and begin DNP school at Saint Mary's in the fall. Pamela Condly ’21 Nursing
Music I will be taking a gap year after graduation! During this time, I’ll be working, saving for an apartment, and training with my voice teacher. This fall I’ll be applying to grad schools, and hope to start my Master’s of Music for Vocal Performance in the Fall of 2022. Brianna Shiru Kinyanjui ’21 Music
Computing & Applied Mathematics I love that from the very first day, Saint Mary's promised me the discovery of myself, the world and my place in it. I am so thankful for the beautiful ways through which this promise was fulfilled, especially the gift of my studies, unique experiences and opportunities I received, as well as the life-long friendships I made. Alexandra Guevara Stevens ’21 Computing & Applied Mathematics
Nursing I’ll always cherish time spent in LeMans 409 reminiscing on all the hilarious moments and memories spent with lifelong friends at Saint Mary’s College. We reflected on the most memorable times from fall semester before final exams. Megan Marie Davy ’21 Nursing
Social Work What I love most about Saint Mary's are the sisterhood and the traditions! I love the pride that comes with being a Saint Mary's Belle. Every tradition that I have been a part of, every memory that I have made, and every friendship that has developed will always be special to me. Saint Mary's will always be my home away from home that has introduced me to the most amazing and inspirational women. Lauren Wood ’21 Social Work
Philosophy God only knows why everything happens, so just do what you can with what you are given; you may find yourself doing amazing things that transform both you yourself and this lovely world of ours. Gwendolyn Sipos Butler ’21 Philosophy
Speech Language Pathology For graduate school, I am continuing my education of Speech Language Pathology at Saint Mary's College. Katie Haseley ’21 Speech Language Pathology