Professional Women Honorees

Sara Myers

SARA ALICE MYERS

When Sara Myers was drafted by her neighbors to run for city council, she was thrilled. She won the race, thus beginning a long career in government.

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CATHERINE GRUENER

Driven by the belief that positive discipline is the best way to aid child development, Catherine Gruener continues to thrive at the head of her consultancy.

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JOY K. KING

A Latin teacher for more than three decades, Joy K. King’s fascination with the language began in high school.

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EDITH LEDERER

Passionate and hardworking, Edith Lederer fell in love with journalism in high school. She was the news editor of her high school paper.

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VIOLET IMHOF MEEK

Violet Meek always dreamed of becoming a scientist. She was curious about how things worked, and thought the field presented a great opportunity to learn.

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MARY K. KNECHTGES

Mary K. Knechtges is a pioneer in the field of girls’ high school athletics. She coached softball, basketball, and cheerleading for more than three decades.

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KATHERINE TODD

Respectful and honest, Katherine Todd was known for her ability to connect with others. That’s why she was the perfect candidate for the personnel field.

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Gloria Woolson

GLORIA MANUEL WOOLSON

Gloria Manuel Woolson spent over 50 years in the field of education, teaching elementary and middle grade students as well as at the university level.

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AMANDA LORETTA WALTON

Concerned about the state of the public education system, Amanda Loretta Walton felt compelled to contribute to the betterment of the field.

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MARY LIBBY PAYNE

Mary Libby Payne was inducted into the Christian Legal Society Hall of Fame and the University of Mississippi Law Alumni Hall of Fame in 2015.

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LINDA SUZANNE MASON

Linda Suzanne Mason served as a teacher and coach for both Orchard Park Elementary School and Carmel High School until her retirement in 2011.

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Phyllis Adams

PHYLLIS C. ADAMS

Inspired by the nurses who cared for her after a childhood medical procedure, Phyllis Adams has dedicated her life to the field.

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LOUISE FAY DESPRES

Louise Fay Despres concluded her career at New Canaan High School, serving in a variety of roles until her retirement in 2012.

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MARIE A. LANGAN

Marie A. Langan became a housing specialist in the Judicial Department of the State of Connecticut in 1983, a position she held until she retired in 1997.

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MARGARET DALY HAYES

Margaret Daly Hayes served Georgetown University as an adjunct professor of Latin American security studies until her retirement in 2017.

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