Immaculata, Washington, D.C.
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Upcoming events
The Immaculata Class of ’74 have decided they must celebrate turning 70 years old with good times together. To make sure as many can attend as possible they are hosting a few parties in various locations. The first bash honoring “Snowball” (Jan-Mar) birthdays and their fans was in Kensington MD on Feb 16, 2026. The next celebration will combine the “Spring Blossoms” (Apr-June) and “Summer Sunshines” (Jul-Sept) at a classmate’s home in Bethany Beach. They will round out the year with a holiday brunch in a festive hotel in DC. More details to come. STAY TUNED!
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Roswitha (Lang) Case
Class of 1955
Roswitha Lang Case
(January 2025)
Immaculata Seminary
Class of 1955 Dunblane Hall and High School
I have lived in California since 1965 in San Francisco, Oakland, Fresno and now 36 years in Benicia, a beautiful little town on the Carquinez Straits in the Bay area.
I am still in touch with several classmates, Patricia Needham, Amalia Wiseman, Adella Legget. What memories we all have had.
Widowed 14 years and have a wonderful son and 2 grandboys close by. Life couldn’t be better. -
Patricia (Cecil) Bikai
Class of 1961
I continue to publish articles about my excavations at the World Heritage site of Petra in Jordan. The excavations included churches of the Byzantine era, housing and mosques of the late Islamic period, and, most spectacularly, the summer residence of one of the rulers of Petra, Malichos I. This dates to around 30 BC., and contained wonderful sculptures, including this head of Ampelos, a companion of Dionysos.
(August 2024) -
Ellen Roney Hughes
Class of 1961
Greetings,
(August 2024)
Long ago, June 1961, I graduated from Immaculata HS with an excellent education, despite my antiauthoritarian nature and poor study habits. I left with a love of the school, of history and especially of my fellow students, many of whom are still my friends. Recently we celebrated Penne Poole’s 80th birthday in her always superior style. Virginia Nunez Flavin, Ginny Smith, Cathy Castiglia, and Sally Madden Pilkerton were there but Joan Fay Carona and others could not make it. Recently, I connected with Janine Renaud Burns as well. Everyone is so healthy, vigorous and fun. I am now retired in Rehoboth Beach and still a practicing historian and writer. By chance, I work with another, younger alum Ann Scott Sebastian, who is the delightful leader of a regional women’s organization. Apparently, we turn up everywhere!
Stay well, Ellen -
Beth (Gilbert) Moberley
Class of 1963
I am Beth Gilbert from the Class of ’63. I was hoping to see friends and fellow classmates from my year at the ’74 50th Reunion/All Years Alumnae that was held at The Salted Rim Margareta Bar and Grill in Millville, Delaware on June 1st. I had so much fun because we all had something in common, our High School that we loved. I was the oldest one there, but many were there from different graduation years. I would be more than excited to attend in upcoming years. If others from 1963 attended, that would make it a more exciting event.
(June 2024) -
Kathleen (Glenn) Glueck
Class of 1963
I’m wondering if anyone from our freshmen year in particular remembers Ms. Convoy, English. She left to become a sister, not sure where, in the South, I believe.
(February 2025)
She gave us a 3-4 page handout of 7 categories, I think, of recommendations for reading that she said would provide an education even if one didn’t attend college. I remember her saying that if we read one book from each category each year we would have a well rounded education. I saved it for years, but loaned it to one of our classmates. At some point, it was lost in the wind. Does anyone remember this? Anyone know if that list exists elsewhere? Would love to share w my grandchildren.
Thank you.
Kathleen Glenn -
Kristen (Dwyer) Amussen
Class of 1970
My daughter was married in May of this year and is residing in Portland, Oregon.
(August 2024)
I took online courses through Hillsdale College on Writings of C.S. Lewis this summer. -
Suzanne Mager
Class of 1971
Suzanne Mager, Julie Palmer (Immaculata 1971) and Suzanne’s husband, Marc Pease, got to have a brief-but-wonderful visit over dinner in Seattle in later June 2024. Julie stayed overnight in Seattle on her way back to Boston from a fabulous week in Alaska with her daughter and daughter-in-law.
(August 2024) -
Class of 1974
“The Class of ’74 find all kinds of ways to keep having fun. Ginny Shreve Finley had a happy hour in Bethany in August (thank heaven no photos and yes, there were boys who we’ve also known since Catholic grade school and high school) with Nancy Holmes, Anna Pagi, Joanie Skarnoulis Walsh, Eileen Haussener Perkins, Susan Haussener McElroy, Mary Raskauskas Lukach, Mary Jo Gofreddi McNamara. Also gals celebrated Margie’ s bday in Bethesda.
Here are some pix from the bday party. Our animal masks are because we once acted like we were in the ANIMAL HOUSE film though now we have matured to “ladies who lunch”.
From left front and around the table: Dottie Donovan Battista, Anna Pagi, Peg Fulner McCarty, Nancy Battista (“Betty Beach”) McCann, Anne Langley Henry, Margie Sipkov (“Zip”) Taylor, Pam Waring (“Pookie”) D’Ambrosio, Nancy Holmes, Ronnie Quinn Heller and unseen taking photo, Ginny Shreve Finley.
(August 2024) -
Immaculata Holiday Party
Class of 1953-1975
Immaculata Alumnae gathered on December 5th at the Matchbox Restaurant in Rockville, MD, to celebrate the holidays. Multiple classes from 1953 to 1975 were represented. The gathering was filled with amazing food, fun, and fellowship! The IPS Immaculairres led the group in caroling. Wonderful memories from the past were shared, and many new ones were made.
(December 2024) -
Nancy Holmes
Class of 1974
Yep, the Class of ’74 is turning 70 this year – ouch! We will not go quietly, of course! We have designed quarterly bday parties and invite all classes to come have fun with us. We are celebrating Jan-Mar Q1 birthdays with all of us on Monday 2/16 noon at Stella’s Point in Kensington. Q2 will be announced in more detail but looking at a vineyard in VA; Q3 will be in Bethany Beach DE; and Q4 in a merry spot in DC. So, join us, stay warm and don’t forget to RSVP. Details on flyer. Cheers Dears!
(January 2026) -
Nancy Holmes
Class of 1974
“As we know, the Immaculata Preparatory School of Washington DC Class of 1974 does not do anything simple! The gals decided they must celebrate the turning of age 70 with good times together.
To make sure as many can attend as possible they are hosting a few parties in various locations. The first bash honoring “Snowball” (Jan-Mar) birthdays and their fans was in Kensington MD on Feb 16. Next up combined the “Spring Blossoms” (Apr-June) and “Summer Sunshines” (Jul-Sept) at a classmate’s home in Bethany Beach. Round out the year with a holiday brunch blow-out in a festive hotel in DC.(February 2026)The party included decorations, hamburgers, French fries, Hostess snowballs, gigantic dessert tray and a IPS keychain party favor.Make sure you are “in the know” by keeping your contact info up to date!
Join the celebrations and toast one of our most animated and energetic classes (they used to get demerits for such) by contacting/texting the Communication Squad:Anna Pagi annapagi@aol.com/202.253.7373 orGinny Shreve ginfin4@gmail.com /703.772.6256 orAdrienne Taylor adriennetaylor56@msn.com / 917.796.3690 -
IPS Class of 1974
Standing Strong 1974!
Hats Off to Thee!
(September 2024) -
Camille Kampouris
Class of 1974
Camille and her husband Emmanuel produced the film, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. They have been working on it for the past 12 years.
Bonhoeffer is based on a true story that takes place during WWII. The film will open in theaters across America on November 22nd.
(November 2024) -
Margaret Hannan “Peggy” Laramie
Class of 1974
It is with great sadness, that we share the loss of Peggy Hannan Laramie. She is remembered by her classmates as someone who was bright, funny and always upbeat. Peggy was an excellent writer and social justice champion. She courageously fought lung cancer and participated in clinical trials to benefit others. She will be greatly missed!
Margaret Hannan Laramie Obituary
(July 2024) -
Nancy Holmes
Class of 1974
Immaculata Holiday Party
December 5 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EST
“Wahoo and be merry! The Class of ’74 is hosting the Immaculata Holiday Party
(October 2024)HO HO HO!”
In 1905, at the request of the pastor of St. Ann Church in Washington, D.C., the Sisters of Providence purchased property and opened what was first called Immaculata Seminary, including elementary, secondary and postgraduate programs.
The college closed in 1978, with the elementary and high schools closing in 1986.
Until 1965, the high school was called Immaculata High School. In 1965, the name was changed to Immaculata Preparatory.