Celebrating Our History - Get Ready Beaumont!
Posted on December 9, 2024 in Articles
On Founders Day September 9, 2025, we will kick off a year long celebration commemorating 175 years of Beaumont School and honoring our rich history as the oldest school in the Cleveland Diocese.
On September 9, 1850, four Ursuline Nuns and a lay woman, newly arrived from France, first opened the doors of their school at 50 Euclid Avenue to welcome 300 eager girls. With that the foundation was laid for this amazing community which now boasts over 7,000 alumnae. We can’t wait to celebrate 175 years of Beaumont and Ursuline history!
BACK THEN...
Midway on the Ursuline nuns’ journey to Cleveland, a fierce storm arose at sea. After several hours it became obvious that the ship could not withstand the gale winds and pounding seas. The sisters unpacked their small statue of Our Lady of Boulogne, which had stood in the convent chapel at Boulogne-Sur-Mer. Confidently this storm-tossed band of Ursulines recited the Rosary and the Litany of the Blessed Mother asking her to calm the storm. As they prayed, the winds and waves subsided. This is the legacy of faith which the sisters of Boulogne-Sur-Mer brought to Cleveland.
RIGHT NOW...
We’re thrilled to announce that Beaumont is turning 175 next year in 2025, and we want YOU to be a part of this incredible milestone! As we reflect on the past and celebrate our vibrant community, we invite you to share your most cherished memories and the special friendships that blossomed during your time at Beaumont.
Think back to those unforgettable moments – whether it was a memorable class, a fun event, or the lifelong bonds you formed. Your stories are the heartbeat of our school’s legacy, and we can’t wait to hear them!
We have an easy way for you to share your amazing memories with us. Go to our 175th Anniversary page on our website, beaumontschool.org/175, or use the QR code and we’ll walk you through doing a quick video from your phone and sharing it with us as part of a Memory Capture Project. We’ll showcase the videos we receive throughout our year-long anniversary celebration. You can share photos as well.
Your experiences matter, and together, we’ll create a tapestry of memories that celebrates the spirit of Beaumont!
Don’t miss out – share your memories today and help us make this celebration truly special! Let’s make this anniversary a celebration of YOU!
Tracy Washington Enger ’82 and Kristina Lechner Esposito ’99 never expected to find themselves as neighbors in Alexandria, VA – but they did! In this special video, they share how Beaumont forged lifelong friendships, taught them the power of female connection, and inspired their commitment to servant leadership. Their story is a testament to how Beaumont’s values live on well beyond graduation.
Look for upcoming events that will commemorate this milestone year!Image #1
