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PRESIDENT
Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL
Sr. Veronica Beato, ASCJ ‘74
DEAN OF CURRICULUM &
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Jeanne Suda
ABOUT:
SPIRIT is Cor Jesu Academy’s
publication for alumnae, parents,
friends and benefactors. President’s Letter
CONTACT: Dear Cor Jesu Community,
SPIRIT
Cor Jesu Academy In mid-December, I had the privilege of watching as we
10230 Gravois Road filmed Cor Jesu’s version of “The Tonight Show” for the 2021
St. Louis, MO 63123 Treasures of the Heart Auction. I watched as five women shared
cweber@corjesu.org
their stories. Each so unique, all tied by the common thread
EDITOR: of Cor Jesu. I was impressed. I was moved. I was inspired.
Colleen Barry Weber ‘11 We talk about our mission and charism every day at Cor Jesu.
Director of Marketing & Social Media We stress the importance of service and strive to impress upon
our students the true meaning of Sharing the Love of the
SUBMISSIONS:
We welcome your story Heart of Christ. At Cor Jesu, we have four years to pray, repeat
ideas and submissions. the words and teach the lessons, so our students, who turn
Please contact Colleen Barry into our alumnae, can carry them throughout their lives.
Weber ’11 at cweber@corjesu.org. As I read through the articles in this publication, I found myself
reacting with the same sense of awe that I experienced as I watched
THANK YOU the alumnae share their stories for the Auction. These women
Thank you to CJA alumna Alex
Smith Adams ’09, owner of Birdeye have taken their unique circumstances and turned them into
Media, for digitally capturing many opportunities to share their gifts with the larger community. What
of Cor Jesu’s special moments and extraordinary drive and ingenuity, faith and grace they possess –
contributing to this publication. characteristics that are the hallmarks of a Cor Jesu graduate.
And thank you to Stephanie Klinker This issue of Spirit offers an in-depth look at a few of the many
Howe, owner of Klink Creative,
for creatively displaying life at entrepreneurs Cor Jesu has graduated, and even ones currently
Cor Jesu in this magazine. in our halls. The true beauty of creating it was also our greatest
challenge: We couldn’t possibly highlight all of the amazing stories.
So I hope you enjoy this “highlight reel” of sorts, and join me in
www.corjesu.org celebrating the achievements of Chargers past and present. I cannot
@corjesuacademy imagine a greater testament to the quality of a Cor Jesu education
than the legacies our alumnae are creating on a daily basis.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
©2021, Cor Jesu Academy.
All rights reserved.
Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D.
Cor Jesu Academy President
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