Mother Caroline Friess Alumna of the Year

The Mother Caroline Friess Alumna of the Year Award is presented annually to an outstanding alumna who lives out the mission of Notre Dame Prep and the School Sisters of Notre Dame in the empowerment of women to create transformative change in the world and whose devotion and loyalty to her alma mater we wish to recognize. Alumnae of all ages are eligible for this award.

Nomination Criteria

Each nominee should reflect the following:

Leads a life that reflects the importance of her Notre Dame Prep education, pride in her alma mater, and loyalty to the institution.
Creates positive change through her professional career or philanthropic endeavors in her community.
Provides exceptional service in support of the advancement and continued excellence of Notre Dame Prep.

If you have any questions about Alumna of the Year nominations, please email Lauren Benjamin, Director Alumnae Engagement.

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In addition to the Mother Caroline Friess Alumna of the Year Award, NDP alumnae may also be nominated for the Foundress Society and the Athletics Hall of Fame.

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2025 Alumnae of the Year

Notre Dame Preparatory School is proud to honor Sister Sharon Slear, SSND, Ph.D. ’61, and Marguerite “Peggy” Mullan Greenman ’61 as the 2025 co-recipients of the Mother Caroline Friess Alumna of the Year Award—one of the highest honors bestowed upon a Notre Dame Prep alumna. As cherished jubilarians and members of the first class to graduate from NDP’s Hampton Lane campus, Sister Sharon and Peggy have each made a lasting impact on their communities.

A visionary leader and lifelong educator, Sister Sharon Slear, SSND, Ph.D. ’61 has transformed Catholic education through decades of service. From her early days at Archbishop Keough and Bishop Walsh to building graduate and doctoral programs at Notre Dame of Maryland University, her leadership has empowered generations of educators and students. Honored with numerous awards, she continues to serve both Notre Dame Prep and the university. We proudly recognize her extraordinary impact and unwavering commitment to academic excellence, faith, and leadership. Read more.

A loyal benefactor, Marguerite “Peggy” Mullan Greenman ’61 generosity established multiple family scholarships, ensuring future Blazers access to an NDP education. A 12-year girl and past Alumnae President, she remains a devoted advocate, staying active with her classmates and supporting NDP’s mission. Peggy’s legacy spans generations of NDP women and deep Baltimore roots. Peggy is the owner of the Joseph Mullan Company, an apartment management and development firm founded by her father in 1971. Since 1995, she has faithfully carried on his legacy, managing the family business. In every way, Peggy Greenman exemplifies the spirit of NDP: faith-filled, generous, grounded in tradition, and forward-looking. Read more.