Marian Alumna of the Year
Marian High School alumnae are an accomplished group of women. Many have made important contributions to service organizations, to their community and to Marian. In recognition of outstanding efforts by alumnae, Marian recognizes one individual each year with the Alumna of the Year Award. Past award recipients are accomplished, compassionate, strong women who are leaders in their respective fields and represent the values and mission of Marian. The award recipient is honored at Marian’s All-School Reunion Liturgy and Open House in June.
2011 Alumna of the Year -
Erin Grace, 1991 Marian graduate, is an award winning journalist for the Omaha World-Herald, where she has worked since 1998. Previously, she wrote for the Marian Network, the Marquette Tribune, Teach for America publications and a tiny Louisiana bayou town's paper. In 2010, Erin was nationally recognized by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and was presented with the 15th annual Jane Cunningham Croly/GFWC award for excellence in covering issues of concern to women as part of the federation’s 119th annual international convention in Omaha. The Marian and Omaha communities will continue to be inspired by her creativity and confidence to enlighten many readers as a successful female journalist and generous volunteer & mentor.
PAST RECIPIENTS
1991-92 Rita Bianchi ’70
1992-93 Wilma Dugan Smith ‘62
1993-94 Rose Fallon Roeder ‘66
1994-95 Michelle Procopio Delisi ‘74
1995-96 Barbara Gehringer ‘82
1996-97 Rosemary Nolan Byam ‘70
1997-98 Linda Hermanek Daly ‘67
1998-99 Mary Lynn Coyle ‘66
1999-00 Melanie Morrissey Clark ‘84
2000-01 Dr. Rita Watson ‘64
2001-02 Margaret Guziec Hoarty ‘66
2002-03 Patricia A. Zieg ‘67
2003-04 Dr. Amy Haddad ‘71
2004-05 Dr. Mary Strom Hawkins ‘69
2005-06 Marian’s 50th Anniversary
2006-07 LaVonne Jenson Piotrowski ‘69
2007-08 Sr. Mary Gehringer, OSM ‘66
2008-09 Dr. Theresa Townley '82
2009-10 Nancy Mullen Oberst '71
2010-11 Erin Grace '91
NOMINATIONS
Do you know someone whose professional and community accomplishments deserve to be recognized by the Marian High School Alumnae Association? Please take a few minutes and tell us about her.