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Xavierite 2002 2005
OUR HISTORY
St. Katharine Drexel of Philadelphia and her Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, a religious community dedicated to the education of African Americans and Native Americans, established Xavier as a high school in 1915. The four-year college program was added in 1925.
Today Xavier retains its distinction as the only historically Black, Catholic University in the Western Hemisphere.
OUR MISSION Xavier University of Louisiana is Catholic and historically Black. The ultimate purpose of the University is the promotion of a more just and humane society. To this end, Xavier prepares its students to assume roles of leadership and service in society. This preparation takes place
in a pluralistic teaching and learning environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.
OUR CHALLENGE Xavier continues to rank first nationally in the number of African American students earning undergraduate degrees in both the biological/life sciences and the physical sciences.
The College of Pharmacy, one of only two pharmacy schools in Louisiana, is among the nation’s top three producers of African American Doctor of Pharmacy degree recipients.
Xavier ranks first in the nation in placing African American students into medical schools, where it has been ranked for
the past 14 years.
Annually, more than 40 percent
of Xavier graduates continue their education by attending graduate or professional school.
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2-3 Foundress – Saint Katharine Drexel
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218-237 238-259 260-281
282-316 317-398 318-339 340-364 365-381 382-398 399-414 415-421 422-441 442-461 462-476 477-496
Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Board of Trustees Administrators
Faculty & Staff
Memorial
Dedication of the University Center & St. Martin DePorres Residence Hall
Graduate List & Graduation (All portraits destroyed by Hurricane Katrina) Underclass List & Activities (All portraits destroyed)
Student Index
Graduation & Graduate Portraits Underclass Portraits
Student Index
Graduation & Graduate Portraits Underclass Portraits & Activities
Student Style – Abasi-Funches
New Student Orientation – Grabriel-Moseby President’s Reception – Moss-Smith Springfest Fashion Show – Smith-Young
Academic Departments & Support Staff Black History Convocation
Athletics
Miss Xavier & University Ball
Student Life Student Index
2004-2005 2003-2004 2002-2003


Saint Ka arine D xel
Xavier is like no other. We have our historical distinctions: Xavier is America’s only historically Black, Catholic University as well as the only college founded by a Saint (Katharine Drexel). But Xavier is so much more than that. At our core, we are a liberal arts-based college dedicated to preparing students to assume roles of leadership and service in society. Our achievements in the sciences and in pharmacy have earned a number of impressive national rankings that belie our relatively small enrollment.
Located in New Orleans, the small liberal arts college dates back to 1915, when Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament founded the coeducational secondary school from which it evolved. Saint Katharine, supported by the interest of a substantial inheritance from her father, banker- nancier Francis Drexel, founded and staffed many institutions throughout the U.S. in an effort to help educate Native Americans and Blacks. She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2000.
Seal of Xavier University
Description: A shield inscribed in a circle. On one side of the shield is a lion rampant in a eld of white, or in the language of heraldry, on a eld of silver. His claws are tinged with gold. On the other side of the shield, on a green eld, is a crescent and above the crescent, a golden head of wheat. Woven in and around the shield we see a ribbon with the motto of Xavier University, “DEO ADJUVANTE NON TIMENDUM.”
Symbolism: The gold and the white, or silver, are Xavier’s colors. The green eld signi es con dence in God; the lion, symbol of courage and strength, represents the Xavier student, nourished with the wheat, which is the symbol of the Blessed Sacrament; the wheat may also stand for the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament who founded Xavier University. The claws and the tongue of the lion are gold to indicate that the source of the Xavierite’s strength is the Blessed Sacrament (the golden wheat). The crescent symbolizes Mary, the Virgin Mother of God from whom the Second Divine Person, the Blessed Wheat, arose; it also represents the city of New Orleans commonly referred to as the “Crescent City.”
Motto: “DEO ADJUVANTE, NON TIMENDUM.” A free translation of the Latin may be rendered as,
“WITH GOD AS OUR HELPER, ONE MUST NOT FEAR.” Or again, “IF GOD BE WITH US, NOTHING IS TO BE FEARED.”
Our Foundress
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Siste the Ble ed Sacrament
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In 1891, Katharine founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and became Mother Katharine. She believed in “hands on” leadership and so traveled extensively as her congregation and its works grew. She continued on as leader of the congregation until she was almost 80. After that, Mother Katharine’s weak heart nally allowed her to lead a more contemplative life until her death in her 97th year.
God blessed the congregation and its work. There were more than 500 Sisters by the early 1960’s. For over 100 years, the congregation has been distinguished by its delity to its founding purpose, the ef cacy of its mission, and its profound spirituality. The greatest joy of the Sisters is the abundant af rmation from the people for whom the congregation was dedicated. Today, like all congregations, the SBS are challenged by the decline in vocations and the increasing costs of care for the elders. They are now under 200 members. Remembrance of Mother Katharine’s small early congregation of 13 members and her emphasis on reliance on God’s providence ll them with peace and hope.
New Orleans Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament (S.B.S.) Standing from left to right - Nicholas Cooke, Rhonda Sherrod, Mary Ann Stachow (assistant professor, theology), Faith Okerson (professor, education), Patricia Lynch (university historian), Joanne Bauer (professor, chemistry). Seated from left to right: Sisters - Doris Blum (professor, education), Amelia Breton (admissions), Maureen Hurley (professor, biology), Grace Mary Flickinger (professor, biology), Nathalee Bryant (librarian, Xavier Prep), Juliana Haynes (assistant professor, music).
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Cele ating 50 yea as Siste the Ble ed Sacrament
Sister Juliana Haynes & Sister Grace Mary Flickinger
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Sister Grace Mary Flickinger, professor of biology & Sister Juliana Haynes, assistant professor of music
L-R: Dr. Harold Vincent, Fr. Jerome LeDeaux
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The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, founded in 1891 by St. Katharine Drexel, is a congregation dedicated to the interracial apostolate in the USA and Haiti.
Today SBS serve in elementary and secondary schools as well as at Xavier University of Louisi- ana in New Orleans. They are also involved in a variety of other services including pastoral and spiritual ministries, social services, counseling, religious education and health care, primarily but not exclusively among Black and Native American peoples.
Left to Right: Sr. Nathalee Bryant, Sr. Mary Ann Stachow, Sr. Faith Okerson and Sr. Nicholas Cooke
The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament believe God calls them to be a sign in the world of the power of the Eucharistic Christ to effect unity and community among all peoples.
Guided by the spirit of Katharine Drexel, they are called to share
the Gospel message with the poor, especially among the Black and Native American peoples and challenge the deeply rooted injustice in the world today.
Left: Sr. Nicholas Cooke
Left to Right: Father and Sr. Juliana
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Sister Grace Mary Flickinger, S.B.S. & Dannton Jackson, Men’s Head Basketball coach - Gold Rush
Carolyn Oubre, Principal of Xavier Preparatory high school (left) and another friend congratulate Sr. Grace Mary on her 50 years as a Sister of the Blessed Sacrament
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Sr. Grace Mary Flickinger, S.B.S., Dr. Norman Francis & Sr. Juliana Haynes, S.B.S. Sr. Elizabeth Collins, S.B.S.; Dr. Deidre Labat, Ph.D. and husband Dr. Joseph Labat, MD
S.B.S., administrators, faculty, staff, alumni and friends join in the 50th anniversary celebration with Sisters Juliana and Grace Mary.
George Baker (center), Winston Brown (right)
Dr. Norman Francis (right) with Xavier alumni
Left to Right: Elias Williams, Sybil Morial, Sr. Juliana, Joyce Perkins and Earlin Vincent, music faculty
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Estelle Baham (center - Xavier University retired associate professor of Music), Dr. Malcom Breda, professor of Music and Father Phillip Linden, Jr. associate professor of Theology.
Dr. Jacqueline Hunter, professor of Biology and Dr. Michelle Boissiere, assistant professor of Biology
Janice Clay (right)
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Top L-R: Dr.. Myron Moorehead, Mrs. Mary Keller Zervigon and Mr. Colvin Norwood. Bottom: Sr. Monica Laughlin, S.B.S.
Board of Tru ees
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Sister Theresa Chato, S.B.S.
Member 2000- Motherhouse Leadership Team Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Mr. Richard Bachmann President, Energy Partners, Ltd. New Orleans, Louisiana
Sister Maureen Carroll, S.B.S. (2002)
Chicago, Illinois
(photo unavailable)
Mr. Dwight Bush
Managing Partner of D.L. Bush & Associates
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Victor Castellon
Member 2004
Dr. Norman C. Francis Ex-of cio President, Xavier University New Orleans, Louisiana
Mr. Oliver Butler
Vice President, Wyeth Ayerst Laboratories
Peachtree, Georgia
The Most Reverend Dominic Carmon, SVD
Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans
Kenner, Louisiana
Sister Elizabeth Collins
Member 1991-1995, 2004-present Director of St. Michael Hall In rmary Bensalem , Pennsylvania
Sister Juliana Haynes, S.B.S. Member 2004-present Coordinator of Public Affairs, Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Bensalem, Pennsylvania
2002-2005 Board of Trustees
Mrs. Janice Martin Foster
Chair (2000-2002)
Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre/New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Timothy R. Franson, M.D. (2002- ) Vice President, Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs for Eli Lilly Indianapolis, Indiana
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2002-2005 Board of Trustees
Sister Stephanie Henry, S.B.S.
St. Elizabeth Convent
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
(photo unavailable)
Mrs. Alexis Herman (XU 1969)
Member 2002-present
Chair & CEO of New Ventures, Inc. Washington, D.C.
Sister Beatrice Jeffries, S.B.S.
Member 2000-2003/Vice President, Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Sister Kathleen Kajer, S.B.S.
Member 2002-2004
Principal, Xavier University Preparatory High School/New Orleans, Louisiana
Mr.. John J. Kallenborn President, Bank One (JP Morgan Chase)
Dr.. Eamon Kelly
Member 1999-2004 President, Tulane University New Orleans, Louisiana
Monsignor Paul A. Lenz
Member 1999-2004/Executive Director, Commission for the Catholic Missions Among the Colored People & Indians Washington, D.C.
Sister Monica Loughlin, S.B.S. Vice Chair
President, Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Dr. Myron Moorehead, M.D.
Member 2004-present Director, Women’s Laser Institute Kenner, Louisiana
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Mr. Colvin G. Norwood, Jr. Chair (1999-2004) McGlinchey Stafford Lang New Orleans, Louisiana
Ms. Ponchitta Pierce
Member 1999-2004
New York, New York
Mr. Michael Rue
Member 2004-2005
Founder, President and Managing General Partner of Marketplace Properties Tustin, California
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2002-2005 Board of Trustees
Mrs. Paula Saizan (XU 1969)
Senior Advisor, Corporate Affairs Shell Oil Company Houston, Texas
Sister Rhonda Sherrod, S.B.S.
Associate Director, Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Mr. John Stroger, Sr. (XU 1953)
(1976, 1984, 1994, 2004-2005) President, Cook County Board of Commissioners/Chicago, Illinois
Mrs. Caroll W. Suggs
Chair (2002-2005)
Former chairman and CEO of Petroleum Helicopters, Inc./Metairie, Louisiana
Sister Eileen Sullivan, S.B.S
(1990-1996, 2004-present) President, Xavier University Preparatory High School/New Orleans, Louisiana
Mrs. Kathleen A. Tanner (2002-2005)
President, Tanner Communications, LLC Bloom eldhills, Michigan
Dr.. Everett J. Williams (XU 1953) (2000-2004) Secretary/Treasurer Manager, Community Relations Freeport McMoRan, Inc./New Orleans, Louisiana
Mrs. Mary Keller Zervigon Assistant Secretary (1999-2004) President, Keller Family Foundation New Orleans, Louisiana
Mr. William T. McCaffrey Trustee Emeritus Long Beach, New York (photo unavailable)
L-R: 2nd in – Dr.. Deidre Labat, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Mrs. Sybil Morial, Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Sr. Juliana Haynes, S.B.S. - celebrates 50 years as a Sister of the
Blessed Sacrament.
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2002-2005 Board of Trustees
L-R: Mr. Colvin Norwood, chair Xavier Board of Trustees; Dr.. Harold Vincent, Arts and Sciences Dean; Dr.. Deidre Labat, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Mr. Andrew Young, commencement speaker; and The Most Reverend Dominic Carmon, SVD, Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans.
Xavier’s Top summa cum laude graduates for 2003
L-R: Standing - Mr. Colvin Norwood, chair Xavier Board of Trustees; Dr.. Norman Francis, president of Xavier University; Top summa cum laude graduates for 2003 - Juliet Aregbesola, Jeffrey Bruno and Chenise Lyles; former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young, commencement speaker; Mrs. Leah Chase, Drexel award recipient; and the Most Reverend Dominic Carmon, SVD, Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans. Seated - Elliatta Waters, Shala Thomas and Jean Auzenne.
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Administrators, Faculty & Staff (L-R): Dr. Gene D’Amour, Senior Vice President Resource Development; Joseph Byrd, Vice President Student Services; Dr. Gary Donaldson, professor of History; Dr. Shamsul, associate professor of History; John Pecoul, former VP of Institutional Advancement and Development (1999-2000); Kaye Rolland, Institutional Advancement; Dr. Norman Francis; Dennis Cousin, Director Athletics department;
Tina Haines, Donor Relations Manager Institutional Advancement; and Winston Brown, Dean of Admissions.
Administrato
Mrs. Sybil Morial (Vice President, External Affairs center) Retires (L-R): Lajuana Chenier, Associate Vice President of Development and Jacque Morial (son).
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2002-2005 Administrators
Dr. Norman C. Francis University President
Adrienne Brooks
Vice President (2004-2006) Institutional Advancement
George Baker
Associate VP/Vice President (2003-2004) Technology Administration
Deidre Labat, Ph.D. Calvin Tregre
Vice President/ Senior VP (2003-2005) Vice President/Senior VP (2003-present)
Karl Turner
Vice President (1999-2004) Institutional Advancement
Academic Affairs
Finance & Administration
Gene D’Amour
Senior Vice President (2004-present) Institutional Advancement/ Resource Development
Joseph Byrd Vice President Student Services
Elizabeth Barron, Ph.D. Associate VP/
Vice President (2003-2008) Academic Affairs
Catherine Lewis
Vice President (2004-present) Technology Administration
Edward Phillips
Vice President (2003-present) Fiscal Services
William Jeffrion
Associate VP Finance, Fiscal Services Associate VP, Auxiliary and Support (2003-present)
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2002-2005 Administrators
Marion Bracy
Manager/ Vice President (2007-present) Facility Planning & Management
Harold Vincent, Ph.D. Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
Wayne T. Harris, Ph. D. Dean
College of Pharmacy
Alvin Richard, Ph.D. Dean Graduate School
Winston Brown Dean Admissions
Kenneth Boutte, Ph.D. Assistant Dean College of Arts and Sciences
Kathleen B. Kennedy, Pharm.D. Associate Dean
College of Pharmacy
Nedra Jasper Alcorn
Associate Vice President/Dean of Students Student Services
Randall Schexnayder Assistant Dean of Student Affairs College of Pharmacy
Derek J. Rovaris, Sr., Ph.D. Assistant Dean
Graduate School/Graduate Placement
Sondra C. Reine Associate Director Admissions
Kimberly Reese Assistant Dean of Students Student Services
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2002-2005 Administrators
Kenneth St. Charles, Ph.D. Associate VP/
Vice President (2007-present) Institutional Advancement
Lajuana Chenier Associate Vice President Development
Warren Bell Associate Vice President University and Media Relations
Lakeysha Arthur Annual Fund Manager Alumni Affairs
Photos not available:
Pearl Algere-Lonian Scholarships Coordinator
Richard Tucker
Director
Public Affairs and Communications
Joann Taylor University Registrar
Larry Calvin Director Human Resources
Robert Skinner University Librarian
Founder’s Day 2003/Employees celebrate anniversaries. L-R: Sr. Jean Marie Craig, S.B.S., Associate Professor, Division of Education; Ms. Jean Augillard, Chemistry; Mr. Calvin Tregre, Vice President Finance & Administration and Ms. Emma C. Carter, Admissions.
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2002-2005 Administrators
Mrs. Sybil Morial retires after 30 years of dedicated service to the university Dr. Francis and Mr. Calvin Tregre present a painting by John T. Scott.
L-R: Eloise Simmons, Carol Dotson, Public Affairs; Sybil Morial, External Affairs, Joyce Perkins and Florina
Founder’s Day 2003
L-R: Dr. Norman Francis is congratulated for his 35 years as President of Xavier by Dr. Vincent Price, retired professor
of Chemistry.
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Faculty & Sta
Top: Wellness Week opening prayer time with the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament (L-R) - Sr. Donna Gould (English), Sr. Doris Blum (Education), Sr. Joan Bauer. Middle row: Eileen Frick (Campus Ministry) and X.U. staff. Back row–L-R: Lisa McClain, Director, Campus Ministry and Shirley Labbe, Assistant Director, Counseling. Below: Faculty, staff and alumni celebrate memorial of Sister Mary Lurana Neely, S.B.S., former associate professor of art at Xavier. L-R: John Scott, professor of art, Sr. Maureen Hurley, S.B.S., professor of biology, Mrs. Ursula Jupiter, retired chemistry staff, Sr. Elizabeth Collins, S.B.S, board of trustees. Back - Victor Labat, alum.
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Joyce B. Brossett Business Manager College of Pharmacy
Dennis S. Cousin Athletic Director Athletics
Catrice Austin-Degruy Bookstore
Jamison DeReef Instructor African American Studies
Reneé Akbar, Ph.D. Visiting Professor Department of Education
Charles Baquet, III, Ph.D. Director
Center for Intercultural & International Studies
Sr. Doris Blum, S.B.S. Professor Department of Education
William Bostic Director Internal Audit
2002-2005 Faculty & Staff
Eloise Doxie Dixon Director Counseling & Wellness Center
Ronald Dorris, Ph.D. Professor African American Studies
Carol Dotson
Media Relations Specialist University & Media Relations
Dianne L. Encalade Administrative Assistant Department of History
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2002-2005 Faculty & Staff
Veronica C. Farve Coordinator Yearbook Department
Dwight A. Fitch Music Minister Campus Ministry
Soloman C. Foster Of cer University Police
Linda D. Frederick Assistant Director/Counselor Upward Bound
Eileen E. Frick Administrative Assistant Campus Ministry
Van Allen Gale
Assoc. Institutional Research Of cer Planning & Institutional Research
Nancy T. Gates Reading Instructor Academic Support Programs
Sandy T. Gavin Chief University Police
Eloise Gordon Senior Postal Clerk Post Of ce
Barbara A. Green, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Biology
Rosalind P. Hale, Ph.D. Associate Professor Division of Education
Osanna F. Harrison Of cer University Police
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2002-2005 Faculty & Staff
Charles Joseph Heglar, Ph.D. Associate Professor African-American Studies
Mildred D. Higgins Director Financial Aid
Karen V. Hodge Cashier Fiscal Services
Sr. Babara Hughes, C.S.J. Professor History Department
Brother Herman Johnson, O.P. Assistant Professor Spanish/Languages Department
Shirley F. Labbe Assistant Director Counseling-Deciding Majors
Deborah A. Lidy Assistant Program Coordinator Sponsored Programs
Janel Santiago Marsalis Associate Professor Art Department
Lisa Lewis McClain Director Campus Ministry
Randall V. Schexnayder Assistant Dean Pharmacy-Student Affairs
David S. Silverman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Communications Department
Cheryl L. Sylvester Senior Budget Coordinator Fiscal Services
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2002-2005 Faculty & Staff
Phuong Thuy Thi Ta Senior Accountant I Fiscal Services
Tyron M. Thornton Controller Fiscal Services
Clifford S. Wright Professor Department of Business
Gloria D. Wright Operations Manager X.U. Federal Credit Union
Sr. Doris Blum, S.B.S. (center) retires after 45 years of teaching, Division of Education. L-R: Dr. Elizabeth Rhodes and education staff member.
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Sr. Lurana Neely, S.B.S. (right) - Professor of Art • 2005
Sr. Valerie Riggs, S.B.S. Assistant of Professor of Sociology • 2005
Annabelle Bernard Mercker Renowned Opera Singer • 2005
Yvonne Quarshie
Pharm D • 2003 Midwest City, Oklahoma
and involved in several honor societies. He planned on becoming a medical doc- tor and organizing teams of doctors to research deadly diseases that affect Africans, minorities and the poor. He also planned to volunteer his services to the international medical team, “Doctors Without Borders.”
Uchechukwu “Uche” Chukwuemeka Ebigbo • 2004
Biology Pre-med - Los Angeles CA
Uche was born on May 22, 1982, in Owerri, Nigeria. He was the rst child of Sanford and Eziada Ebigbo. He grew up to be a hard- working young man who took his education seriously. His freshman year at Xavier he received the
Dr. Keith Black Scholarship. Uche continued to excel here at Xavier. He was on the Dean’s Honor Roll
Tai Nicole Green • 2003 Political Science Oakland, CA
Tennis team
Memorial - Honoring our deceased.
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Sister Lurana Neely, S.B.S. Art faculty (1950’s - 1976)
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Left to right - First row: Dr. Norman Francis, Sr. Lurana Neely (3rd center).
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Si er Lurana Neely, S.B.S.
1918-2004
“The thought of God as a source of all beauty, design and order in the universe has always had special meaning for me.” —Quote of Sr. Lurana Neely
Born Emily Neely in Kansas City, Missouri, the older of two children -moved to Yeadon, Pennsylvania, and attended West Catholic High School in Philadelphia. Emily became familiar with the S.B.S. Community when she read a 1932 “Mission Fields at Home” and then through Sr. Francis Xavier and Sr. Anacletus, who came to the school and addressed the students on the life and works of the S.B.S.
At her reception into the community, Emily took the name of Sr. Lurana because of its meaningful signi cance to her. “Lurana” comes from two Greek roots meaning, “Washing in the Blood” or “Atonement.” And, she took her feast-day, July 9th, Our Lady of Atonement. Her motto parallels her name - Jesus Eucharist - My Love and My way.
When we speak of Sister Lurana, what immediately comes to mind is beauty..., in her personality and in her works. God blessed her with the talents and gifts of music and art, special avenues to beauty. Entering the chapel here at St. Michael we see the fruits of her gifts, the cruci x, Our Lady and St. Joseph. The listing of her many artistic works are too numerous to read. It is noted that her greatest contribution in her service to the church and the community was to Xavier University and to the students.
Besides the gifts and talent in music and art, we note also her teaching experiences at Holy Providence, Xavier Prep, St. Francis de Sales, Rock Castle, and Xavier University. In 1980 to 1990, she served as a Pastoral Associate in St. Rita Parish, New Orleans and the community of Gert Town.
In response to the following question made to her at an institute on sacred art, “How has your role as a woman religious affected your artistry, and how has your artistry affected the people of God?” Sister Lurana replied, “All gifts and desires came together when I became a Sister of the Blessed Sacrament.” “As such, it has been my job and privilege to use whatever talents and energies given to me to serve God in those who have been oppressed and denied social justice, and particularly, in my teaching to assist my students in discovering and developing in themselves, similar gifts.”
Motto on the side of the paper: “If we live the Gospel, we will be people of justice and our lives will bring the good news to the poor.” –Saint Katharine Drexel
Ceramics class
Leonard Neville, 1959 and Sr. Lurana, S.B.S.
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Celebrant
Mass & Celebration to Honor the Life of Sister Lurana Neely 1918-2004
Saturday, October 23, 2004
4 p.m.
Xavier University Chapel
Fr. Jeffrey Ott, O.P., ‘88
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Sr. Patricia Lynch S.B.S.
Dr. John Ware, 1977 Xavier University professor of music & department chair
Music
Xavier Department of Music
Ushers
Sr. Joanne Brauer S.B.S.
Sr. Mary Ann Stachow S.B.S.
Dr. John Ware ‘77, Tenor
Dr. Malcolm Breda ‘56, Piano Ms. Rachael Jordan, Violin
Students of Xavier Preparatory High School
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Prelude
Opening Hymn Greeting and Prayer Liturgy of the Word
Responsorial Psalm
Gospel
Meditation from Thais By: Massent
Balm in Gilead (Spiritual)
Fr. Jeffrey Ott, O.P., ‘88, Celebrant
First Reading John Harold Boucree ‘44 Sirach 35: 12-14, 16-18
Dr. John Ware ‘77, X.U. Faculty Psalm 23
Mass and Celebration to Honor the Life of Sr. Lurana Neely
Nadrea Reeves ‘05, X.U Art Student Fr. Jeffrey Ott, O.P., ‘88, Celebrant
Second Reading
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
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Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory Hymn
Presentation of Gifts
Communion Hymn Recessional Hymn
Re ections
His Eye Is On The Sparrow By: Charles Gabriel
Warren Parker ‘58
Victor Labat ‘55
Andre Farve ‘84 X.U. Art Alumni Director
Carolyn Oubre Principal, Xavier Preparatory High School
Taste and See By: James Moore
I Am The Bread Of Life By: Susan Toolin
Sr. Monica Loughlin, President, Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
Dr. Norman C. Francis ‘52, President, Xavier University of Louisiana Mrs. Concepcion C. Tregre ‘73, President, X.U. Art Alumni Association Mr. John T. Scott ‘62, Xavier Art Faculty
Pa It On!
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Thanks to
Committee to Honor Sister Lurana Neely Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
Xavier University Of ce of the President Xavier University Art department Xavier University Art Alumni Association Xavier University Alumni Association Club #1 Xavier University Yearbook Of ce Xavier University Campus Ministry Xavier University Catholic Initiative Xavier University Alumni Of ce Herbert Jackson ‘56 Program Design
Left to right: Rachael Jordan, Violin Dr. Malcolm Breda, XU 1956 and Dr. John Ware, XU 1977 – Xavier Music dept.
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Andre Farve (center), (XU 1984 ) - Xavier Art Alumni Director and Caroline Oubre (right), Principal, Xavier Preparatory high school.
Dr. Norman Francis (XU 1952), President Xavier University
Fr. Jeffrey Ott, O.P., (XU 1988)
Sr. Monica Loughlin (XU 1969), President Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
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Left to right: Victor Labat, (XU 1953) and Warren Parker, (XU 1958).
Sr. Grace Mary Flickinger, S.B.S., Xavier University biology professor
Concepcion “Connie” Tregre, (XU 1973) President Xavier Art Alumni Association
John Scott, Xavier University art professor (XU 1962).
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Left to right: Connie & Calvin Tregre, 1969, Sr. Moninca Loughlin, SBS.
Left to right: Extell Farve, Lloyd Bennett (XU 1960) & Veronica Curry-Farve (XU 1978).
Victor Labat carries the Xavier seal. Sr. Lurana and art student Leon Theodore designed the original seal in 1957 (see inset).
Left to right: Elias & Joyce Clay Williams
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Eloise & Arthur Simmons, 1942 and Lloyd Bennett.
Left to right: Victor Labat and John Scott
Left to right: Sr. Maureen Hurley, SBS., Sr. Elizabeth Collins, SBS Sister of the Blessed Sacrament and Sr. Kathleen Kajer, SBS.
Left to right: Victor Labat, John Scott, Sr. Maureen Hurley, SBS., Ursula Jupiter & Sr. Elizabeth Collins, SBS.
Left to right: Sr. Mary Ann Stachow, S.B.S. & Sr. Beatrice Jeffries, S.B.S.
Sr. Bea and Dr. Joseph Labat (XU 1959).
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Sr. Valerie Riggs, Sociology-Anthropology faculty and Audubon Arts Center Coordinator
Sr. Valeris Ri s, Sr. Luana Neely and four other Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1968 founded and taught at the Audubon Arts Center which opened in 1973 in Gert Town. When the art programs were cut from the public schools budget, the sisters answer to budget
cuts was to continue art programs in the community at the Audubon Arts Center.
Annabelle Bernard-Mercker, Opera Diva returned to Xavier University’s Music department to teach in 1998 as an Artist/Scholar-in-Residence
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Anna lle Bernard Mercker leaves these words in her memory: To follow God’s divine instructions we must keep our eyes focused to observe wonderful things and individuals with love
in their hearts. Sister Mary Elise was a disciplined nun with much
love in her heart for Xavier University students. She vocally trained her students in classical music; dedicating not only herself as a Vocal Music professor but also implanting discipline and character in her students. Sister Elise was a friend, mother, and professor to me for life. The training Sister Mary Elise started with me in college re ected the training my mother, Mrs. Clothilde Bernard, gave me at home and continued with my mentor, Mrs. Edith Stern. These women instilled in me things I have carried with me throughout my professional career. Because of these three exceptional women, I had the courage to rise above hypocrisy and, what seemed at the time, impossibilities, that through hard work became possible. I believe, however, that human beings are placed on a God-given path. Sister Mary Elise, Mrs. Stern and my mother were the necessary guides to lead me to my present
and future life. When the curtain falls, our response to God will not be what part we played, but how well we played the part that was assigned to us.
Left to right: Dr. Norman Francis presents Honorary Degrees (1977) to Mrs. Annabelle Bernard-Mercker and Sister M. Elise Sisson, SBS.
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Unive ity Center
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University Center Dedication, Spring 2004
Of cials at the University Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony — L-R: Sr. Juliana Haynes, SBS; Maria Sly George, Xavier Alumni; Renee Gill Pratt, City of New Orleans Council Representative; Claire McDaniel, Xavier Student Government Association President; Colvin G. Norwood, Board of Trustees Chair; Sr. Monica Laughlin, SBS, President of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament; Dr. Norman Francis, President of Xavier University; Oliver Butler, Board of Trustees; The Most Reverend Dominic Carmon, SVD, Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans; Marlin Gusman, Orleans Parish Sheriff.
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In attendance, Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier Board of Trustees, Xavier Alumni and SGA President.
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(L-R): Mr. Calvin Tregre, Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration; Mr. Warren Bell, Jr., Associate Vice Presi- dent of University and Media Relations;
and Reverend Jeffry Ott, University Chaplain.
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(L-R): Dr. Norman Francis, President of Xavier University; Mr. Colvin Norwood, chair of Xavier’s Board of Trustees; The Most Reverend Dominic Carmon, S.V.D., V.G., Vicar General and Auxiliary Bishop of
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Sr. Monica Laughlin Board of Trustee member and President
of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament raises her hand in
agreement with other board members as Dr. Norman Francis
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Left: Claire McDaniel, Xavier’s SGA President. Center: Division of
Education chair, Dr. Deborah Bordelon and Dr. Rosalind Hale, associate 48 professor.
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L-R: Joyce Perkins and Terry Burton, University & Media Relations
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St. Martin De Porres Residence Hall dedicated earlier the same day.
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