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Providence Teachers
More Information and Student Memories
More Information and Student Memories
SISTER ALMA ROSE BOOTY
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Sister Alma Rose Booty earned majors in Business Education and School Management. She took the positions in the Business Department at Providence Central High School, Alexandria, Providence, San Antonio and Bishop Kelly, Tulsa, Oklahoma. She accepted the position of principal, St. Augustine, Laredo in 1979. In 1985, she took a sabbatical at Berkeley, Oakland, CA. This was followed by the position of principal at Providence High School, San Antonio in 1986 -1992. She worked at the Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center as bookkeeper and payroll manager. Another two-year stint at St. Augustine, Laredo as assistant principal was a prelude to taking on the role of principal. Recently, she was hired as Finance Director at Our Lady of the Lake Convent Nursing Center and continues to hold that position. She is a native of Natchitoches, Louisiana. In 2008 SisterAlma Rose celebrated her 50th anniversary as a Sister of Divine Providence.
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Sister Alma Rose Booty earned majors in Business Education and School Management. She took the positions in the Business Department at Providence Central High School, Alexandria, Providence, San Antonio and Bishop Kelly, Tulsa, Oklahoma. She accepted the position of principal, St. Augustine, Laredo in 1979. In 1985, she took a sabbatical at Berkeley, Oakland, CA. This was followed by the position of principal at Providence High School, San Antonio in 1986 -1992. She worked at the Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center as bookkeeper and payroll manager. Another two-year stint at St. Augustine, Laredo as assistant principal was a prelude to taking on the role of principal. Recently, she was hired as Finance Director at Our Lady of the Lake Convent Nursing Center and continues to hold that position. She is a native of Natchitoches, Louisiana. In 2008 SisterAlma Rose celebrated her 50th anniversary as a Sister of Divine Providence.
SISTER MARIE ANTOINETTE BILLEAUD
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Sister Antoinette Billeaud succeeded as principal in 1976 - 1982. Her first teaching assignment was at Our Lady of the Lake High School where she taught business and theology. She continued with business education at Providence Central High School, Alexandria, Louisiana, Bishop Forest High School, Schulenburg, Texas, Menard High School, Alexandria, Louisiana. She was assigned to teach at Bishop Kelly High School, Oklahoma. After this work she took the position of principal at Providence, San Antonio, TX from or six year 1976 - 1982. In 1988, she became principal at St. Augustine High School, Laredo dedicating time and effort to the growth of the school and development of the technology program. She has served as the Superior General for the Sisters of Divine Providence, San Antonio, Texas from 1999 - 2005. In 2008 Sister Antionette celebrated her 50th anniversary as a Sister of Divine Providence.
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Sister Antoinette Billeaud succeeded as principal in 1976 - 1982. Her first teaching assignment was at Our Lady of the Lake High School where she taught business and theology. She continued with business education at Providence Central High School, Alexandria, Louisiana, Bishop Forest High School, Schulenburg, Texas, Menard High School, Alexandria, Louisiana. She was assigned to teach at Bishop Kelly High School, Oklahoma. After this work she took the position of principal at Providence, San Antonio, TX from or six year 1976 - 1982. In 1988, she became principal at St. Augustine High School, Laredo dedicating time and effort to the growth of the school and development of the technology program. She has served as the Superior General for the Sisters of Divine Providence, San Antonio, Texas from 1999 - 2005. In 2008 Sister Antionette celebrated her 50th anniversary as a Sister of Divine Providence.
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SISTER PAULANN PETRUS
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Sister Ann Petrus, CDP, PhD
Title: Associate Professor of Mathematics
Biography:
Sister Ann Petrus, CDP, PhD, was born in Alexandria, La., and is the second of eight children. She entered the convent after high school. She received a Bachelor of Arts from OLLU, a Master of Arts from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a doctorate from Tulane University; all degrees are in mathematics. In addition to teaching in college, my professional life has been spent teaching high school and doing educational and leadership work for the Congregation of Divine Providence. My leisure-time interests are reading mystery novels, swimming and painting, and I make a mean Louisiana gumbo.
Areas of Expertise:
I did my doctoral work in topology (a branch of mathematics). Recently I have been investigating why learning math seems to be so difficult for a significant number of people and what teaching strategies might make a difference.
What has been your greatest success while teaching at Our Lady of the Lake University?
I welcome the challenge of teaching students who are not only lacking confidence in their mathematical ability, but who strongly dislike mathematics. Plenty of such students are around! Sometimes, I can help them gain confidence in their abilities and even enjoy learning math -- that is a great delight for me.
What do students like best about your class?
Their student evaluations tell us that they believe that I care about them and would do anything to help them learn. They also seem to enjoy the fact that I am excited about my subject.
What is the most rewarding aspect of teaching at Our Lady of the Lake University?
I love the culture of The Lake and the wonderful combination of people that make up the student body, staff, faculty and administrators.
Length of Service at OLLU?
I am in my 19th year.
What are some of your former students doing now?
More than any other area, they are teachers: middle school, high school and college; a number of others work for companies where they deal with finances or systems analysis.
More on Sister Paulann - click here
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Sister Ann Petrus, CDP, PhD
Title: Associate Professor of Mathematics
Biography:
Sister Ann Petrus, CDP, PhD, was born in Alexandria, La., and is the second of eight children. She entered the convent after high school. She received a Bachelor of Arts from OLLU, a Master of Arts from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a doctorate from Tulane University; all degrees are in mathematics. In addition to teaching in college, my professional life has been spent teaching high school and doing educational and leadership work for the Congregation of Divine Providence. My leisure-time interests are reading mystery novels, swimming and painting, and I make a mean Louisiana gumbo.
Areas of Expertise:
I did my doctoral work in topology (a branch of mathematics). Recently I have been investigating why learning math seems to be so difficult for a significant number of people and what teaching strategies might make a difference.
What has been your greatest success while teaching at Our Lady of the Lake University?
I welcome the challenge of teaching students who are not only lacking confidence in their mathematical ability, but who strongly dislike mathematics. Plenty of such students are around! Sometimes, I can help them gain confidence in their abilities and even enjoy learning math -- that is a great delight for me.
What do students like best about your class?
Their student evaluations tell us that they believe that I care about them and would do anything to help them learn. They also seem to enjoy the fact that I am excited about my subject.
What is the most rewarding aspect of teaching at Our Lady of the Lake University?
I love the culture of The Lake and the wonderful combination of people that make up the student body, staff, faculty and administrators.
Length of Service at OLLU?
I am in my 19th year.
What are some of your former students doing now?
More than any other area, they are teachers: middle school, high school and college; a number of others work for companies where they deal with finances or systems analysis.
More on Sister Paulann - click here
SISTER MARGARET RICHE (Mike Riche's Aunt)
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Sister Margaret Riche served as principal at Providence High School, San Antonio, TX, 1982-1986. Her years of experience in mid level elementary education at El Reno, Oklahoma and St. Anne's, Houston prepared her for work at Bishop Forest High School in Schulenburg and Providence High School, San Antonio, TX. After three years at St. Mary's Lawton, Oklahoma, she accepted the appointment of Principal at Providence High School in Alexandria. She was appointed Secretary General for the Sisters of Divine Providence, 1967 - 1973. After completing her work as secretary, she returned to Louisiana where she taught at Holy Savior Menard High School in journalism and English. From that position she moved to Providence High School in San Antonio in 1982-1986. Then she joined Sister the English department at Our Lady of the Lake University for eight years. Her background in journalism readied her for the position of Archivist of the Congregation of Divine Providence, San Antonio, for six years. Presently, she is doing volunteer service. She is a native of Alexandria, Louisiana
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Sister Margaret Riche served as principal at Providence High School, San Antonio, TX, 1982-1986. Her years of experience in mid level elementary education at El Reno, Oklahoma and St. Anne's, Houston prepared her for work at Bishop Forest High School in Schulenburg and Providence High School, San Antonio, TX. After three years at St. Mary's Lawton, Oklahoma, she accepted the appointment of Principal at Providence High School in Alexandria. She was appointed Secretary General for the Sisters of Divine Providence, 1967 - 1973. After completing her work as secretary, she returned to Louisiana where she taught at Holy Savior Menard High School in journalism and English. From that position she moved to Providence High School in San Antonio in 1982-1986. Then she joined Sister the English department at Our Lady of the Lake University for eight years. Her background in journalism readied her for the position of Archivist of the Congregation of Divine Providence, San Antonio, for six years. Presently, she is doing volunteer service. She is a native of Alexandria, Louisiana
SISTER MICHAEL ROSE STANZEL
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MARY AGNES JOHNSON
Rose Marie Giambrone Memories
I took piano lessions from her when I was in grade school. I remember the smell of coffee and donuts when I had my lession that she always had in the morning.
Rose Marie Giambrone Memories
I took piano lessions from her when I was in grade school. I remember the smell of coffee and donuts when I had my lession that she always had in the morning.
REV. MSGR A.O.OLINGER
Rose Marie Giambrone Memories
When I started school in the first grade, I was not ready. My mama would walk me to school and leave me in the class room. I would run home and would get there before her, waiting on the back steps. We only lived 1 block down on Chester Street. One day the Msgr. happened to be in the play ground when I ran after her. He caught me to hold me back and I bit him. I kicked and screamed like a wild banshee and then I BIT HIM...he should of been given hazardous duty pay. Camille Giordano and I were the "run away kids." We would meet at the back door of the first grade hall and head home. When we got to the corner of Chester and Olive we would part ways.
Rose Marie Giambrone Memories
When I started school in the first grade, I was not ready. My mama would walk me to school and leave me in the class room. I would run home and would get there before her, waiting on the back steps. We only lived 1 block down on Chester Street. One day the Msgr. happened to be in the play ground when I ran after her. He caught me to hold me back and I bit him. I kicked and screamed like a wild banshee and then I BIT HIM...he should of been given hazardous duty pay. Camille Giordano and I were the "run away kids." We would meet at the back door of the first grade hall and head home. When we got to the corner of Chester and Olive we would part ways.
CONNIE CICARDO LaROCHELLE
Rose Marie Giambrone Memorie
I took voice lessions from her in her home when I was about 13. She had a beautiful voice. Married in her 30s, I believe to an Air Force fellow.
Rose Marie Giambrone Memorie
I took voice lessions from her in her home when I was about 13. She had a beautiful voice. Married in her 30s, I believe to an Air Force fellow.
Cindy Tuillier
When David and I were in San Antonio in 2000, we went to the "mother house" - it was like walking into the old Providence building. We just walked around till we found someone and told them who we were and where we went to school. We visited with Sisters Angele, Bascilisa, and Miriam Dorothy, Herman Mary from Prompt Succor, but Sister Antoinette was out of the country. Sr. Violette was buried in the cemetery. It was an awesome experience and they seemed very happy we stopped by.
When David and I were in San Antonio in 2000, we went to the "mother house" - it was like walking into the old Providence building. We just walked around till we found someone and told them who we were and where we went to school. We visited with Sisters Angele, Bascilisa, and Miriam Dorothy, Herman Mary from Prompt Succor, but Sister Antoinette was out of the country. Sr. Violette was buried in the cemetery. It was an awesome experience and they seemed very happy we stopped by.
SISTER EILEEN DUCOTE - Left the community and became Ms. Eileen Ducote
SISTER IRMA JEAN VAN GOSSEN - Left the community and became Ms. Dorothy Van Gossen Harmeier
SISTER BARBARA ANN BUSENLEHNER - Left the community, location unknown
SISTER CECIL CLARE VANDERLICK
The Journey Home ...
By Lisa Roberts Martinez
Coming to McCullough Hall Nursing Center in San Antonio was a move that Sister Cecile Clare Vanderlick refused to consider. She was adamant about her desire to remain in her hometown, Alexandria, Louisiana, and the thought of moving to McCullough Hall was never a viable option for her. She said, 'I did not want to come to McCullough Hall because to me and to other Sisters who minister outside of San Antonio, McCullough Hall is just the next stop before heading to Providence Cemetery."
Failing in health, Sister Cecile Clare needed 24-hour medical attention and so in consultation with her, and her sister, Sister Virginia Lee Vanderlick, the General Council deemed it necessary for Sister Cecile Clare to "come home" to McCullough. On June 23, 2008 Sister Cecile Clare arrived at McCullough Hall in a very frail medical condition.
The Best Kept Secret In San Antonio ...
She has been living at McCullough Hall for more than ten months now, and to recall how gravely ill she was when she arrived in San Antonio is hard to fathom. Now, Sister Cecile Clare attends physical therapy two times a day, five days a week; and she thoroughly enjoys the physical activity. Her health has improved so much in such a short time that now she uses a walker only when she has to go long distances in the Convent Center.
Sister Cecile Clare credits the wonderful care she has received at McCullough Hall Nursing Center for her quick recovery. "I have gone from being almost dead to being very much alive!" she said. In an effort to make my living experience as pleasant as possible, the staff at McCullough Hall is very friendly and takes care of all of my needs. Sister commended Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center Coordinators who make sure all of the Sisters residing in McCullough Hall have their needs met. The Coordinators visit frequently to see if the Sisters are in need of anything and have even given out their cell phone numbers in case a need arises when the Coordinator is off duty.
Sister reports that she feels about 95% better since the day she arrived at McCullough Hall. She plans to start participating in arts and crafts projects with other Sisters in Feltin Center. She said there are many activities that one can participate in while residing in McCullough Hall: bingo, other games, physical therapy, spiritual reading, daily Mass, and a variety of other activities and programs that are offered at OLLCC. Since her health has greatly improved, she has been able to participate in many events such as the l00th Anniversary Celebration of the Convent Building, the OLLU Founder's Day events, and the USAA Christmas Celebration in Regan Hall. Her brother and sisterin-law recently purchased a laptop computer for her personal use, and she plans to offer her computer services to the Coordinators as soon as she has it up and running. "I am so happy here. I am able to do as much or as little as I feel like doing. I wish I would have chosen to move to McCullough Hall sooner, rather than delaying until I was forced to move. If Sisters on the mission are at the point where they can no longer live off campus, I highly recommend their making the move to McCullough Hall. This place is the 'Best Kept Secret in San Antonio,'" Sister Cecile Clare said.
CDP Education ...
Sister Cecile Clare entered the Congregation of Divine Providence in 1949 and made her first vows in 1952. She was educated by the Sisters of Divine Providence in Alexandria, Louisiana, and her desire to become a Sister was evident early on in her education. Sister always wanted to become a nurse; however, the Administration of the Sisters of Divine Providence had other plans for her. She was to become a teacher. Sister spent the first 28 years of her religious life teaching in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas; and she also served as the Mistress of Aspirants in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Change of Plans ...
She was teaching biology, chemistry, algebra II, and religion at Holy Savior Menard High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, in 1977 when she heard of a Pilot Program in Nursing offered by LSUA (Louisiana State University, Alexandria). In this new nursing program she could continue her full-time teaching ministry and attend night classes to earn her R.N. Sister Cecile Clare approached the CDP Administration with this request, and they approved. She began attending classes at LSUA and became a Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree in Nursing. In 1977, Sister began her nursing career at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Ministering to the Sick and Educating the Young ...
At St. Francis Cabrini Hospital Sister Cecile Clare was a charge nurse on a 36-bed floor for cardiac patients. In 2005, because her own health had deteriorated and she was no longer able to provide nursing care to the patients, Sister moved to the oncology unit where she joined the spiritual care staff. Sister Cecile Clare spent many hours praying with and counseling the oncology patients as they battled cancer. The entire thirty plus years she was working at St. Francis Cabrini, she taught classes at Holy Savior Menard High School and later became the President. In 2008 her health deteriorated and she had to give up the love of her life, ministering to those in need. Sister Cecile Clare retired from St. Francis Cabrini Hospital on April 11, 2008.
On any given day, you may find Sister in physical therapy, or participating in a game of bingo in the McCullough Hall Solarium, or in her room enjoying her new laptop. McCullough Hall and its staff have provided her with the energy and will to participate and interact with other residents. After six months of residency at McCullough Hall, she can and does say she LOVES her new home. Sister Cecil Clare is living proof that life in McCullough Hall can be "just what the doctor ordered:"
The Journey Home ...
By Lisa Roberts Martinez
Coming to McCullough Hall Nursing Center in San Antonio was a move that Sister Cecile Clare Vanderlick refused to consider. She was adamant about her desire to remain in her hometown, Alexandria, Louisiana, and the thought of moving to McCullough Hall was never a viable option for her. She said, 'I did not want to come to McCullough Hall because to me and to other Sisters who minister outside of San Antonio, McCullough Hall is just the next stop before heading to Providence Cemetery."
Failing in health, Sister Cecile Clare needed 24-hour medical attention and so in consultation with her, and her sister, Sister Virginia Lee Vanderlick, the General Council deemed it necessary for Sister Cecile Clare to "come home" to McCullough. On June 23, 2008 Sister Cecile Clare arrived at McCullough Hall in a very frail medical condition.
The Best Kept Secret In San Antonio ...
She has been living at McCullough Hall for more than ten months now, and to recall how gravely ill she was when she arrived in San Antonio is hard to fathom. Now, Sister Cecile Clare attends physical therapy two times a day, five days a week; and she thoroughly enjoys the physical activity. Her health has improved so much in such a short time that now she uses a walker only when she has to go long distances in the Convent Center.
Sister Cecile Clare credits the wonderful care she has received at McCullough Hall Nursing Center for her quick recovery. "I have gone from being almost dead to being very much alive!" she said. In an effort to make my living experience as pleasant as possible, the staff at McCullough Hall is very friendly and takes care of all of my needs. Sister commended Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center Coordinators who make sure all of the Sisters residing in McCullough Hall have their needs met. The Coordinators visit frequently to see if the Sisters are in need of anything and have even given out their cell phone numbers in case a need arises when the Coordinator is off duty.
Sister reports that she feels about 95% better since the day she arrived at McCullough Hall. She plans to start participating in arts and crafts projects with other Sisters in Feltin Center. She said there are many activities that one can participate in while residing in McCullough Hall: bingo, other games, physical therapy, spiritual reading, daily Mass, and a variety of other activities and programs that are offered at OLLCC. Since her health has greatly improved, she has been able to participate in many events such as the l00th Anniversary Celebration of the Convent Building, the OLLU Founder's Day events, and the USAA Christmas Celebration in Regan Hall. Her brother and sisterin-law recently purchased a laptop computer for her personal use, and she plans to offer her computer services to the Coordinators as soon as she has it up and running. "I am so happy here. I am able to do as much or as little as I feel like doing. I wish I would have chosen to move to McCullough Hall sooner, rather than delaying until I was forced to move. If Sisters on the mission are at the point where they can no longer live off campus, I highly recommend their making the move to McCullough Hall. This place is the 'Best Kept Secret in San Antonio,'" Sister Cecile Clare said.
CDP Education ...
Sister Cecile Clare entered the Congregation of Divine Providence in 1949 and made her first vows in 1952. She was educated by the Sisters of Divine Providence in Alexandria, Louisiana, and her desire to become a Sister was evident early on in her education. Sister always wanted to become a nurse; however, the Administration of the Sisters of Divine Providence had other plans for her. She was to become a teacher. Sister spent the first 28 years of her religious life teaching in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas; and she also served as the Mistress of Aspirants in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Change of Plans ...
She was teaching biology, chemistry, algebra II, and religion at Holy Savior Menard High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, in 1977 when she heard of a Pilot Program in Nursing offered by LSUA (Louisiana State University, Alexandria). In this new nursing program she could continue her full-time teaching ministry and attend night classes to earn her R.N. Sister Cecile Clare approached the CDP Administration with this request, and they approved. She began attending classes at LSUA and became a Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree in Nursing. In 1977, Sister began her nursing career at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Ministering to the Sick and Educating the Young ...
At St. Francis Cabrini Hospital Sister Cecile Clare was a charge nurse on a 36-bed floor for cardiac patients. In 2005, because her own health had deteriorated and she was no longer able to provide nursing care to the patients, Sister moved to the oncology unit where she joined the spiritual care staff. Sister Cecile Clare spent many hours praying with and counseling the oncology patients as they battled cancer. The entire thirty plus years she was working at St. Francis Cabrini, she taught classes at Holy Savior Menard High School and later became the President. In 2008 her health deteriorated and she had to give up the love of her life, ministering to those in need. Sister Cecile Clare retired from St. Francis Cabrini Hospital on April 11, 2008.
On any given day, you may find Sister in physical therapy, or participating in a game of bingo in the McCullough Hall Solarium, or in her room enjoying her new laptop. McCullough Hall and its staff have provided her with the energy and will to participate and interact with other residents. After six months of residency at McCullough Hall, she can and does say she LOVES her new home. Sister Cecil Clare is living proof that life in McCullough Hall can be "just what the doctor ordered:"