The Class of 1974 were special guests of The Academy of the Holy Cross at a special 50th anniversary reunion on Monday, June 3 on campus, prior to the Graduation Ceremony at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception that afternoon.  The alumnae in attendance were Teresa Acquaviva Begg, Kathleen Lawless Dougherty, Maryrita Guay Dunlavey, Lisa Dobrydnio Flaherty and Mary Muldoon.  

Most of the alumna present have kept in contact over the years and were happy to gather for the occasion. The alumnae enjoyed reminiscing with each other about their time as students and found it intriguing to reunite in Moreau Hall, which was the convent when they attended Holy Cross. Board of Trustees Chair, Nancy O’Connor ‘69, joined the gathering as well as current President/CEO, Katy Prebble. Katy shared information about new developments at the Academy, including the planned construction of a new Athletic and Wellness Center, breaking ground this fall.

As the conversations continued, Katy spoke about the accomplishments of the graduating Class of 2024, and shared stories of their resilience, grit and determination. She conveyed how the consistently innovative education the girls receive through STEM, robotics, fine arts, language arts and many other disciplines, gives them the foundation for a successful future. These reflections served as a bridge between the past and the present, linking the alumnae’s own experiences with the current generation of students. Hearing about the achievements and resilience of the Class of 2024, and so many exciting developments at the Academy, like the new Athletic and Wellness Center, reinforced a sense of pride and legacy with the class of ’74.