Carrollton’s 48th Anniversary weekend began with Friday evening’s Celebrate 2010 event. The Carrollton community gathered for a night of fresh seafood paella, sangria, music and dancing. Carrollton parent, Carlos Vives provided the music accompanied by an incredible group of talented musicians. Co-chairs Jeanie and Gus Vidaurreta, Daniel Graeff and Renee Frigo Graeff and Rafael Sosa along with parents, faculty and staff volunteers were instrumental in ensuring the success of the evening through their contagious enthusiasm and hard work. The generous support of sponsors, underwriters and advertisers significantly contributed to the success of the evening. Proceeds from the event will be used for need-based scholarships, the General Building Fund and the Carrollton Haiti Project.
Alumnae Reunion, Art Exhibit & Brunch
On Saturday evening, January 23rd , more than 250 alumnae gathered together to celebrate the annual Alumnae Reunion. This year the classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005 were honored. Many alumnae returned to find a transformed Carrollton with new buildings on campus and the beautiful restoration of El Jardin. The amazing Alumnae Art Exhibit in the Jay Weiss Gallery of the Barry Building was debuted and is currently on display.
The joyful evening was followed by an Alumnae Brunch on Sunday honoring the reunion classes in which mothers and daughters were welcomed. It was a true celebration of generations of Carrollton alumnae.
Sunday Liturgy & Dedication of the Catherine Baxter, RSCJ College Counseling Center
The beautiful liturgy held at the Barat Campus on Sunday, January 24th celebrated Carrollton’s 48th Anniversary. Many alumnae, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of Carrollton attended the Mass which was offered in memory of Sr. Catherine Baxter, Headmistress of Carrollton 1969-1978. Sr. Cooke and the Board of Trustees approved dedicating the College Counseling Center to Sr. Baxter and a special tribute was made during the Liturgy in which Fr. Vallee, former Carrollton Headmistress Sr. Taylor and current Headmistress Sr. Cooke each blessed the site. Once the liturgy concluded, all were welcome to enjoy the Alumnae Art Exhibit showcased in the Jay Weiss Art Gallery and the rest of the campus.
Click here to view Fr. Vallee’s Homily
To read more about Sr. Catherine Baxter click here
