We are excited to announce that Hometown Heroes has selected Presentation Academy to display the next banner recognizing an esteemed honorary alum and renowned Louisville figure.

If you are looking for gardening advice, look no further than fellow Pres alum Patti Jo Siewert Tucker ’73, who credits her success to God blessing her with a green thumb. “I always say that if God gives you a talent, you should put it to good use and that is what I have done,” she said. “Whenever anyone needs a plant saved, I am the ‘Plant Guru’ they bring it to. I have plants now that belonged to relatives and are over 70 years old.”

After spending the beginning of her career in Massachusetts, Janice Mulligan ‘80 realized it was not the path for her. She returned home to Louisville and pivoted to a profession focused on supporting the diverse Catholic communities within the Archdiocese of Louisville through her work for the Office of Multicultural Ministry (OMM). She re-engaged with Presentation Academy and joined the Board of Trustees three years ago. She connected Pres students with OMM’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Round Table, and, under her leadership, Presentation became involved with the annual Pilgrimage for Racial Justice. She has inspired current Pres students, as well as faculty and staff, through her participation in a Black History Month educational panel and in-service trainings, and she was honored with the 2025 Alumna of the Year Award.

Julia Vogt ’17 may have graduated eight years ago, but it’s like she never left. She currently coaches three Topper sports teams and has served as Assistant Athletic Director and an accounting assistant. Her dedication and love for Pres are reasons why she was named the 2025 Young Alumna of the Year.

From the theater stage to the animation studio, Third Honors recipient Ky Welch is heading to University of Central Florida to pursue her dream of studying art animation. She will major in art and plans to apply to the competitive animation cohort program.

Salutatorian Abby Fortener plans to take her love for math and science and apply it toward the digital world. She will major in computer science and engineering from University of Louisville’s J.B. Speed School of Engineering and work in either software development or cyber security.

Marie Laracy is an expert juggler. While some may use rubber balls or bowling pins, she manages to keep a schedule full of high-level academics, three sports, extracurricular leadership roles and volunteer work moving and in perfect harmony. After years of hard work and dedication, she has earned the title of valedictorian for the Class of 2025.

Being recognized for your professional accomplishments is outstanding but to win two awards in the same year is phenomenal. Jennifer Black Hans ‘88 received a Tower Award in the Government, Justice and Law category at the 29th annual Tower Awards for Women Leaders on Oct. 3, 2024. She was recognized on March 18, as a 2025 Salute Honoree at the Catholic Education Foundation’s 35th annual Salute to Catholic School Alumni Dinner.

Junior Zoe Eme ‘26 was accepted to the 2024 Governor’s School for the Arts. She studied dance at the University of Kentucky.

For Alexis Cammack ’19, Presentation Academy was her home away from home, the place where she learned to channel her chatterbox toward speaking out against injustices and pursuing a career in law.

During the summer of 2024, a mission trip to Guatemala through Hearts In Motion forever changed Presentation seniors Jade Bohnert and Bridgette Olash.

What do you do when your favorite sweet treat is sold in Wisconsin and you’ve moved back home to Louisville? You bring it back with you and share it with your hometown!

Maria Jones ’18 fell in love with Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream when she was attending Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin. Founded by Chuck and Nancy Deadman in 1962, the company sells super-premium ice cream and has more than 100 flavors.

Annette Ohlmann Mattingly ’80 and the Alumnae Board are working hard to bring their fellow Pres Sisters together in support of their alma mater.

Pope Francis once said, "Love and charity, are service, helping others, serving others. There are many people who spend their lives in this way, in the service of others. … When you forget yourself and think of others, this is love!"

For Lisa Nicholson Francis ’03, service has become an integral part of her life, and she is passing that devotion on to her children.

Pat Daily Harrison ’59 has never met a stranger. Whether she is welcoming someone at her business, waiting at the doctor’s office or volunteering on a committee, she will strike up a conversation with just about anyone. And after more than 55 years in real estate in Southern Indiana, she has plenty of stories to tell.

Eight of this year’s Tower Award recipients shared their words of wisdom with current Presentation Academy students, faculty and staff at a panel discussion September 5, at Presentation.

Presentation Academy track and field athlete Clara Kelty ’24 is taking her talents to the next level. She recently signed her letter of intent to run track at Evansville University, an NCAA Division I school.

Fatimah Alawami ‘23 believes that coming out of her shell has been one of the many gifts Pres has given her the space to do. This environment pushes us to leave our comfort zone, to ask ourselves those uncomfortable questions, and to truly learn from our mistakes. That is one of the amazing things about being a Pres girl as it has transformed me into an aware, intuitive, and assertive woman and leader. Having supportive teachers that I look forward to talking to everyday is another key component to my experience at Pres. Being able to trust my teachers with my personal struggles, to hug and receive reassurance and advice, or simply stopping by their classroom for a laugh have been connections I am beyond grateful to have made.

Through hard work and determination, Presentation Academy track and field star Ta’Mya Davis ’23 has achieved her dream of competing at the collegiate level. Ta’Mya committed to Campbellsville University, aspiring to compete in both sprint and field events.

Unfortunately, it looked like her dream might not happen. During the first game of basketball season this year, she suffered an Achilles rupture in her right leg while going up for a layup. “I fell to the ground and instantly felt like it was over – I don’t have my scholarship anymore.”

Presentation Academy volleyball co-captain and outside/opposite hitter Grace McGregor ‘23 will take her volleyball talents to Campbellsville University where she will be coached by fellow Pres Girl Head Coach Peyton Johnston ’17.