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St. Mary's Academy has provided young women with a challenging college-preparatory education in a vibrant learning environment for nearly 166 years. Guided by the mission of the school's foundresses, the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, St. Mary's is both the oldest continuously operating school and the only all-girls school in Oregon. Our young women grow into confident leaders ready to shape our ever-changing world. We honor tradition while embracing the future in a dynamic environment where every student is known and inspired. At SMA, confident women leaders are not the exception to the rule – they are everyone you meet. Students are leaders, athletes, artists, scientists, and more. SMA offers a full slate of AP courses, honors courses, Portland State Challenge college credit courses, and many electives, as well as best-in-class co-curriculars, and both OSAA and non-OSAA-sanctioned athletics. Explore our campus, connect with our faculty, and hear from students directly at our Open House on Sunday, November 2nd.
Winnipeg Free Press
05-07-2025
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- Winnipeg Free Press
MAUREEN MARGARET EILEEN ADA SOUTHAM
Adjust Text Size: A+ A- MAUREEN MARGARET EILEEN ADA SOUTHAM (nee GILMOUR) Maureen Margaret Eileen Ada Southam (nee Gilmour) was born in Winnipeg on October 18, 1942, to George Gilmour and Esther Gilmour. She was a loving sister to John and Richard. Maureen was educated at St. Mary's Academy and the University of Manitoba, obtaining a BA in English and a Her passion to learn did not stop after university. She was an avid participant in Toastmasters, took mid-life piano lessons and was a long-time student in Nathaniel spiritual courses. She set an excellent example of the importance of education - encouraging her kids to follow their own started her career as a teacher and then moved on to become a flight attendant at Air Canada. She was part of the group of young women that ventured out in the 1960s to see the world. Her job as a stewardess took her to many places across the world, and she instilled the love of travel and adventure in her children. It was on one of these fateful flights where she met her husband, Lloyd. They eventually settled in Charleswood in Winnipeg and raised seven children in a busy but fun-filled, loving home. Maureen and Lloyd were married for over 54 years. Her body clock was in tune with the calendar, as she passed away on the same day as her wedding the mother of seven children is where she excelled. Her children and grandchildren were her life's work. All her energy was poured into them, keeping them organized and running a very busy household. She never declined an opportunity to volunteer at their schools or sports teams, with most days and nights after school filled with driving her children and their friends to practices and games. We are forever grateful for her selfless actions. Her patience was unmatched and her love endless. Spending summers at the family cottage at Grand Beach was where she was happiest. Hanging out on the beach watching her kids and all their friends in the water or on the sand - that was her paradise. She was the soul of the family and our spiritual leader. Her faith was a very important part of her life. Not a judgmental faith but one that celebrated differences and everyone finding their way in their own time. We know that she has a seat at the table with the Father and all her loved ones that passed before her. She loved a party. She could be spotted at the kitchen table, at a concert and an event - always in the game enjoying herself but never at the centre. She was always the one to let others take the light and the is survived by her brothers John and Richard, by her children Greg, Mike, Jeff, Heather, Julie and Chris, and by her grandchildren Taylor, Douglas, Payton, Avery, Claire, Emerson, Everett, Cooper, Gabriella, Brianna, Caleb, Sawyer and Willow. Her eldest son Brad predeceased will always be with us in every sunset, in the jet streams and in the birds chirping. A private family service was held on July 4, 2025. We will hold a Celebration of Life on October 11, 2025, where all are invited and welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715 Tribute Link: As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 05, 2025 Offer Condolences or Memory Share your memories and/or express your condolences below. Fields marked with a * are required. All others are optional. Unfortunately with the need to moderate tributes for inappropriate content, your comments may take up to 48 hours to appear. Thank you for your understanding.
Winnipeg Free Press
05-07-2025
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- Winnipeg Free Press
GEORGINA HODGSON
Adjust Text Size: A+ A- GEORGINA HODGSON It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the unexpected passing of Georgina Hodgson, at the age of was born on March 30, 1930, in Regina, Saskatchewan, to proud parents George and Agnes Whitbread. As a young teenager, she moved to Winnipeg, where she attended St. Mary's Academy, and later pursued studies at business school. With a sharp mind and dedicated work ethic, she contributed to the family business before choosing to focus her energy on raising her children, a role she cherished above all.A woman of strong values and deep community spirit, she was a proud and active member of the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 60 years, serving with distinction as Worthy Grand Matron of Manitoba from 2004 to 2005. Other memberships included the Shrine Ladies Auxiliary and the Daughters of the Nile. Her service left a lasting impression on many within these organizations and found joy in wintering in Yuma, Arizona, and had a passion for travel, always eager to explore new places. A loyal fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, she rarely missed a game. Above all, Georgina loved nothing more than spending time surrounded by the people she loved and so she moved to Edmonton in 2008 to be with her is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her immediate family: Nancie, Claire-Ann, Hana (Pete), George, Jennifer, Sadie, and Kendrick. She also leaves to mourn her passing, a large extended family across Canada and the United States, along with many close friends whose lives she touched. She was predeceased by her parents George and Agnes, sister Jean, husband Alvin, stepdaughter Gerri, and son-in-law Jason.A Celebration of Georgina's Life will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 2:00 Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Georgina's honour may be made to MS Canada, the Alberta Cancer Foundation or the Canadian Lung Association, all charities near and dear to her heart. Georgina leaves behind a legacy of warmth, service, and deep familial devotion that will continue to inspire all who knew her. Chapel Lawn Funeral Home204-885-9715 Tribute Link: As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 05, 2025
Winnipeg Free Press
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
First school year of cellphone ban well-received: minister
Sweeping restrictions on cellphone use in schools are here to stay, despite frustrations related to inconsistent enforcement and student workarounds during the 2024-25 rollout. Manitoba banned phones in elementary classrooms last summer and introduced new rules to silence devices and keep them out of sight during Grade 9 to 12 lessons. 'How practical is that going to be in the real world? AI exists. Cellphones exist. Banning them is only going to make us sneakier,' said Diana Bonakdar, who just finished Grade 11 in Winnipeg. Diana and Nadia Lovallo, the new co-presidents of the student council at St. Mary's Academy, question the effectiveness of the policy and its long-term impact. 'It scares people, but it doesn't stop them. We just find other ways to connect,' Nadia said, noting that school administrators blocked access to Snapchat on the campus WiFi network so teenagers started using VPNs (virtual private networks) to access the app. 'We're addicted to our phones. We grew up with them, so it's like telling someone to, 'Just quit smoking,' right away,' she said. Reflecting on the policy on the first official day of summer break, Education Minister Tracy Schmidt said her office received overwhelmingly positive feedback about it. The mother of three acknowledged that students found ways to sneak phones, but she suggested this 'slippage' demonstrates the addictive nature of the devices and the importance of keeping restrictions in tact. 'For me, it just really reinforces the need for us as government and as educators and as schools to really step in and help kids find that balance,' Schmidt said. The minister indicated that school leaders attributed the new rules on accessing devices to increased levels of student engagement and greater in-person discussion and laughter on kindergarten-to-Grade 12 campuses. Multiple high school teachers told the Free Press that consistent enforcement backed by the principal of a school was key to the policy's hyperlocal success, or else students shrugged off the rules. 'Teachers set a standard. Kids learn which teachers have what standards. They know the ones who are wishy-washy and bad at classroom management, or are trying to be friends with the kids,' said one teacher who wanted his name withheld from print for fear of retribution. He indicated that differing opinions about whether cellphones had a place in his school caused tension among staff members. Some teachers were strict while others openly used their phone during the day, the teacher said. The president of the Manitoba Teachers' Society said in a statement Monday that members' thoughts on the new approach to devices were 'largely positive.' 'Some teachers use technology much more than others, and not all teachers use technology or need to monitor it in the same ways,' said union leader Lillian Klausen, who represents upwards of 16,600 public school teachers. High school teachers were permitted to allow phones during class periods this year if it was strictly for educational purposes. The rules also allowed teenagers in most high schools to access their phones during breaks. (That was not the case at St. Mary's Academy, as senior years students were asked to be leaders for their younger peers and follow the same rules as the grade 7 and 8 students.) Executive members of the Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders have repeatedly expressed hesitation about the partial phone ban since it was announced. The self-imposed mandate of the organization is to 'promote and publicize the effective acquisition, organization, deployment, and integration of technology' in local schools. Association president Richard Roberts warned about the 'out of sight, out of mind' phenomenon. 'Knowing that they have cellphones in their pockets, whether it's secretly at school or it's once they go home, are we actively educating them to be responsible, well-balanced citizens?' said Roberts, a teacher and technology integration consultant in Winnipeg. Roberts said all students need to develop a skill-set to leverage technology and use it in an ethical way. For that reason, he said he would love to see the province give middle years teachers more autonomy next year to integrate phones back into lesson periods on a case-by-case basis to improve digital literacy education. Maggie MacintoshEducation reporter Maggie Macintosh reports on education for the Free Press. Originally from Hamilton, Ont., she first reported for the Free Press in 2017. Read more about Maggie. Funding for the Free Press education reporter comes from the Government of Canada through the Local Journalism Initiative. Every piece of reporting Maggie produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
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19-05-2025
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From the Statesman archives: The Lungs were among the earliest Chinese families in Austin
Scanning the American-Statesman archives for evidence of the earliest Chinese American families in Austin — inspired by May being Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — I came across some fleeting references to Chinese news and culture during this newspaper's first years. One 1876 article that included a reference to young Chinese performers reminded me of a family — the Lungs — who would have been among the earliest to settle here. This newspaper's stories during the 1870s included: "The Manners of Chinese Boys" — A romanticized report from missionaries about superior male etiquette and deportment in China. (Dec. 14, 1871) New census tables that counted 63,196 Chinese among 38,549,987 total Americans. (Aug. 8, 1871) Reports about a growing anti-Chinese movement that was well underway by 1876: "Inform Chinese that they must not come; there will be danger to life and property if they come." (March 31, 1876) All this antagonism climaxed in the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which prohibited Chinese immigration and denied the right for Chinese immigrants to become citizens, among other restrictions. Other articles in this paper included racist jokes; wire stories about violence among Chinese workers on the West Coast; along with opinion pieces submitted by white supremacists that compared the status of African Americans in the South to Chinese immigrants in California and Native Americans in general. More from the archives: From the Statesman archives: Who named Onion Creek south of Austin and why? One Statesman article from July 2, 1876, however, made a positive report of a dance by young Chinese performers during closing exercises at St. Mary's Academy. In 1874, the Holy Cross Sisters had taken over the parish school at St. Mary's Catholic Church from the Sisters of Divine Providence. At the time, the nuns operated the school in a two-room cabin on land where St. Mary's Cathedral now stands. The date intrigued me because 1876 was the year that the Lung brothers came to America to work on the railroads. One of the brothers did this backbreaking labor at age 12. By the 1880s — maybe sooner — they had moved into Austin after laying tracks northeast of the city. "The family opened a grocery store on Congress Avenue; in 1897, they launched a cafe at the corner of East Sixth and San Jacinto streets. In 1918, the American-style cafe moved to 507 San Jacinto St. It didn't close until 1948," I reported in a 2015 profile of the late Joe Lung, whom I befriended while he worked at the Capitol Extension Gift Shop. "The family, which included Joe's father, Sam Lung, also operated Lung's Chinese Kitchen at Red River and 12th streets. For decades, it was pretty much all that Austinites knew about locally served Asian food. It closed in 1974, a victim of urban renewal. The spot currently serves as a surface parking lot." More from the archives: From the archives: Recalling Austin folk singer Carolyn Hester and her ties to Bob Dylan In the 1960s, Joe Lung took over the family business and added a string of casual sandwich shops called Joe's. By 1990, he had sold them off. In 1997, he, like his father before him, suffered a heart attack. He wisely slowed down and lived until 2018, when he died after a series of strokes. Joe's stories about Old Austin charmed me to the core. 'We lived at 1605 Canterbury St. in a two-story house with wonderful trees and soil,' Lung recalled. 'When I was a kid back in the '40s, we had chickens in the backyard. Heck, everyone had chickens. Our family had a little farm, too, on East Riverside Drive, where all those apartments are now. My sister and I would go out there with my aunt, ride over the Congress Avenue Bridge, turn left on Riverside, past the old Tower bowling alley. When you got past where Interstate 35 is now, it was all country.' More from the archives: From the Statesman archives: Walsh family keeps popping up in compelling Austin history Joe Lung's grandfather was also named Joe. That, of course, was not his name back in Hoi Ping, China (modern-day Kaiping). The family name was Zhou (or Chou), which, in Chinese culture, comes first, as in the name of the late Premier Zhou Enlai. When Zhou Lung arrived in California, 'Zhou' became 'Joe.' When Joe's grandfather died, in 1926, Sam Lung, who had attended Swante Palm School on East Avenue, dropped out of the University of Texas to take over the family business. 'His customers were country people who came into town to sell their wares at the old City Market at Seventh Street and East Avenue,' his son said. 'It wasn't a Chinese restaurant — a plain old American cafe with fried fish, chicken fried steak, steak dinner.' Lung's sometimes eye-opening stories about growing up in Austin remain with me. 'I had my own car,' he said. 'We'd meet Saturday nights at the Holiday House on Barton Springs Road. Then, from there to Platt Lane out east. It was a straight road, which we marked off in quarters for drag racing.' Send your questions or tips to mbarnes@ This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Statesman references to the Chinese scattered during 1870s in Austin
