Ramona Convent President Receives Cesar Chavez Legacy Award
Ramona is proud to announce that President Sister Kathleen Callaway was one the recipients of the 2021 Cesar Chavez Legacy Award. She, along with musician Jose Hernandez, lawyer Jose R. Padilla, and Senator Raul Grijalva, were recognized in a virtual awards ceremony on September 23rd.
The event brings together national and local leaders from every sector of business, government, labor, and education to remember the life and work of Cesar Chavez and honors distinguished individuals for their commitment to social justice and their positive contributions to their respective fields. The awards are presented to individuals who exemplify excellence and commitment to community and advocacy.
As a Sister of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, Sister Kathleen is committed to the core values of the Order. Two of these core values, Dedication to Justice and Full Development of the Human Person, take on particular significance in light of the Cesar Chavez Legacy Award. She is an advocate for the right to quality education, especially for young women. She supports and participates in the Ramona Social Justice program, projects, and service opportunities.
Sister Kathleen was Principal of Ramona’s Junior School from 1967 – 1973 and Dean of Students at Holy Names High School in Oakland from 1978 – 1987. She then served as Principal at St. Anthony’s Elementary School in San Gabriel from the fall of 1987 – 2000. She returned to Ramona as their first President in 2000.
Cesar Chavez inspired others to lead a life of service. Sister Kathleen has certainly done this in her years of educational ministry.
Ramona is a welcoming Catholic college-prep high school for girls in grades 9-12. Ramona graduates face the future with an extraordinary education, a global vision fueled by Catholic values, an independent spirit, confident leadership skills, the support of their Ramona sisters, and the strength of a legacy of more than 130 years of excellence.
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