Alumnae
Alumna of the Year
Elizabeth Lea Crockett '61
St. Cecilia Academy is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Lea Crockett, affectionately known as “Woo” to friends and a 1961 graduate, has been named the 2026 Outstanding Alumna of the Year. This honor is awarded annually to an alumna nominated by her peers in recognition of her service and commitment to SCA, as well as her leadership and outstanding contributions to her family, faith, community, vocation, or profession.
Elizabeth grew up on The Dominican Campus and, after graduating from St. Cecilia, earned her degree in Registered Nursing from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a cardiology nurse for more than 19 years at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, before retiring and moving back home to Franklin. For decades, Elizabeth has faithfully served her family, community, the Catholic Church, and St. Cecilia Academy.
All alumnae are invited to join us in honoring Elizabeth at the 121st Alumnae Mass and Luncheon on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by the luncheon.
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Previous Recipients of the Outstanding Alumna Award
2025 The Honorable Ana L. Escobar '88
2024 Christine Plageman Mayhaus '03
2023 Noel Pittman Bradley '01
2022 Elizabeth Carden Phillips ’86
2021 Laura Sanders Christy '57 and
Sarah Cragon '08
2019 Mamie Coode '68 and
Aimee Shelide Mayer '02
2018 Ellen Butler Fernandez '67 and Sister Helen Marie, O.P. '76 posthumously
2017 Nancy Sanders Peterson Hearn '51 and
Heather Yopp Honeycutt '02
2016 Jeri Alessio Carver '56 and
Katie Wells '00
2015 Debbie Wallace Craig '65 and
Jill Bader '01
2014 Dale Baird Mitchell '76
2013 Veronica Strobel Seigenthaler '57 and
Sister Mary Louis Baltz, O.P. '57
2012 Claudia Volz Kornmeyer '71
2011 Paulette Clark Whitworth '48 and Mildred Sharp Coode '42
2010 Sister Mary Christopher Weiland O.P. '73 and Peggy Hunt '77
2009 Peggy Lampley Robeson '60
2008 Frances Anne Varallo '63
2007 Jean Drennan Dortch '51 and Julie Dortch Cragon '78
2006 Agnes Eckhardt Nixon '40
2005 Mary Catherine Bradley Hannon '48
2004 Sister Mary Justin Haltom, O.P. '74
2003 Alice Byrne Burns '53
2002 Sister Mary George Barrett O.P. '47
2001 Sister Janet Marie Geist, O.P. '56
2000 Katie Haltom '70
1999 Sister Andrea Vaughn D.C.'39
1998 Frances Petrucelli Varallo '31
1997 Sister Dominica Gobel, O.P. '27
1996 Sue Ann Mannion Simpson '46
1995 Sister Assumpta Long, O.P. '50
1994 Rose Dalton Dortch '14 -
Requirements for Nomination
- Alumna service and commitment includes, but is not limited to, involvement with the school as an advocate, volunteer, benefactor, alumnae association volunteer, faculty or staff member or coach.
- Leadership and outstanding service in her family, faith, community, vocation, or profession, and in doing so is an inspiration for others.
Nominate an Alumna
Nominations are accepted throughout the year. Applications for Alumna of the Year are due by January 31 for that calendar year.
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