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Sleeker Honored on St. Catherine's Day
Senior Anna Sleeker was honored at the traditional St. Catherine's Day service.
Senior Anna Sleeker, who was introduced as the St. Catherine's Day honoree for the Class of 2025 during the St. Catherine's Day Service held last week at All Saints Episcopal Church.
During the service, Sleeker delivered a heartfelt speech on the ideals of Saint Catherine of Alexandria: scholarship, determination, courage, hope, and faith. She shared how these timeless qualities resonate deeply within each St. Catherine’s girl.
She encouraged our community to "fill each other’s buckets," reflecting on how her "bucket" has been filled by friends and teachers throughout her journey at St. Catherine’s. Anna’s words were a powerful reminder of the strength we share and the impact we have on one another.
The tradition of St. Catherine's Day dates back to 1924 when the juniors wrote a play about Saint Catherine with Miss Jennie. By the 1940s, it was an annual event.
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During the service, Sleeker delivered a heartfelt speech on the ideals of Saint Catherine of Alexandria: scholarship, determination, courage, hope, and faith. She shared how these timeless qualities resonate deeply within each St. Catherine’s girl.
She encouraged our community to "fill each other’s buckets," reflecting on how her "bucket" has been filled by friends and teachers throughout her journey at St. Catherine’s. Anna’s words were a powerful reminder of the strength we share and the impact we have on one another.
The service coincided with All Saints Day and included the School community honoring the memory of alumnae, board members, faculty and staff who have died over the past year. Former St. Catherine’s Day honorees attended the service.
Middle Schoolers and Upper Schoolers participated through song, dance and readings. The Middle Schoolers told the story of Saint Catherine, including the five symbols that represent her. Upper School Chorale and the Middle School Choir sang while the Middle School Just Joni dancers performed.
The tradition of St. Catherine's Day dates back to 1924 when the juniors wrote a play about Saint Catherine with Miss Jennie. By the 1940s, it was an annual event.
Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St.Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.
