St. Kate’s 100th Reunion is a smashing success -

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

President Roloff '76 poses smiling with an alumna

Alumni hold up a picture of themselves from their time at St. Kate's

Alumni with matching complimentary tote bags smile at Reunion

President Roloff '76 attaches a pin to an alumna's shirt

Alumni smile with their arms around one another at Reunion

Smiling alumni pose for a group photo at Reunion

Smiling alumni pose with President Roloff '76 for a photo at Reunion

Smiling alumni post in front of the Donor Wall in the CdC at Reunion

Alumni listen to a presentation at Reunion

Smiling alumni with matching complimentary tote bags pose for a photo at Reunion

Alumni shake hands and greet one another at Reunion

A banner with the words "Welcome Alumni" hangs from the open gates of ��ɫӰ��

On June 9 and 10, ��ɫӰ�� welcomed hundreds of proud alumni to campus for the 100th anniversary of our first Reunion celebration. This year marked a full century of Katies returning to their alma mater to reminisce, reconnect, and revisit this University that helped shape them into the remarkable people they are today.

Alumni from class years ending in 3 and 8 flooded campus to attend class parties, eat and drink together, hear the State of the Kate from President ReBecca Koenig Roloff ’76, tour campus with current students, celebrate Mass, discover the insights of a student panel, and more. The classes of 1973 and 1998 commemorated their 50- and 25-year graduation milestones at special pinning ceremonies, culminating in a group photo of each class on the front steps of Fontbonne — always our favorite souvenirs from the annual event.

Unique to this year’s celebration are the large-scale construction projects in progress on Our Lady of Victory Chapel and Mendel Hall. Although this summer Reunion celebrants could not tour the Chapel — a beloved monument that doubled as a wedding venue for many attendees — the University hosted both Chapel Restoration and Mendel Renovation learning sessions to describe the work made possible by LEAD & INFLUENCE: The Campaign for the Next Level of Excellence.

“To know that 100 years ago, fellow alumni gathered together in the very same way we did is incredible,” said Meg Retka Tidd, director of alumni relations.

“Reunion reinforces the invaluable experiences and lifelong friendships formed during our alumni community’s time at ��ɫӰ�� — and reminds us of the indelible mark they are making on the world.”