Dr. Karolyn Smardz-Frost '75

 

At the Alumnae Luncheon on May 25, Alumnae Association President Stephanie Kennedy '02 and Head of School Nancy Richards presented the 2019 Outstanding Alumna Award to author and historian Dr. Karolyn Smardz Frost '75. In her address to luncheon attendees, Dr. Smardz Frost '75 described the history of the St. Mildred's College-Miss Lightbourn School amalgamation, highlighting a longstanding connection between the Ayckbowm and Lightbourn families. She also recounted her personal memories of the two schools' merging, including the challenges and rewards of being a student during the transition period. As she noted, both schools were pioneers in educating young women and their leadership and excellence carries on today at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School.