Alumni

The Walrus, our Upper School literary magazine, was bestowed with multiple national awards during the 2021-2022 school year.  First, from the National Council of Teachers of English program Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines, The Walrus was awarded a Superior ranking.  From the American Scholastic Press Association, The Walrus received a First Place Ranking with Special Merit. And from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, The Walrus received two awards: For the individual merit written critique from CSPA, The Walrus received a Gold Medal with All-Columbian Honors for Essentials, Verbal, and Visual. At the national competition level, the Columbia Press Association Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members.  Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a head-to-head comparison with other publications. During Crown consideration, publications are judged on their excellence, as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage, and writing. The Walrus was one of only 20 magazines awarded a Gold Crown at the national level. Congratulations to our talented writers, artists, editors, and Lit Mag sponsor, Mrs. Williams-Eddy. The Walrus editors would also like to acknowledge Mr. Cunningham, who “builds our community both literally and figuratively. He is known for his love of SMH, his students, and his co-workers. We want to thank him for starting every day with his eyes open and his heart full. Thank you, Mr. Cunningham.”

Saint Mary’s Hall is proud to announce that the renovation and upgrade of Lewis Stadium commenced earlier this summer, thanks to the generosity of the Lewis family. Last fall, Kim Lewis, Rod Lewis, and their family pledged $1.66 million to enhance and upgrade the facilities. Through their generosity, Saint Mary’s Hall will replace the track and field surfaces, the stadium lighting, and the scoreboard. Once completed, the stadium will house a modern playing field, track, and improved fan experience for athletes and students. 

After the conclusion of a successful nationwide search, Saint Mary’s Hall is delighted to have named Ellen O’Neill Deitrich as Assistant Head of School for Academics and Dean of College Counseling.

For 142 school years, Saint Mary’s Hall has prepared our students for success in college and fulfillment in life. Teachers who are experts in their field teach important life skills, provide rigorous and challenging curriculum that allows students to discover interests and passions they wish to pursue in college, and support students in every step of their educational journey. Year after year, our alumni return to campus to tell stories and thank former teachers for setting them up for positive outcomes in their lives after graduation.