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BVMs Honored in Wichita, Kansas |
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The BVM congregation was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Kapaun Mount Carmel High School in Wichita, Kan., in November. The BVMs opened All Hallows School, later renamed Mount Carmel Academy, in 1887, and were educators at the merged Kapaun-Mount Carmel until the mid 1990s. The induction citation notes, “The Sisters are remembered fondly by alumni as guiding forces in their lives, outstanding educators and models of compassion and perseverance. The BVMs have shaped the lives of countless young people for over 100 years. Their dedication to the education and formation of young women at Mount Carmel Academy continues to be seen today in the leaders of our community. They have left an indelible mark on the spirit of Kapaun Mt. Carmel.”
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Also inducted was former
faculty member Fleurette Blameuser, BVM, now deceased. An artist, she
created a mosaic, Our Lady of Kansas (above), “an inspirational piece
of incredible beauty and majesty,” comprised of 138,000 tiles. She “was
loved and admired by all her art students, and she was a mentor for others
experiencing challenges personally, spiritually or academically. She
remains an inspiration to many who have become professional artists and to
all who have a love for and appreciation of art.”