Crispin Curley, O.P. Scholarship Fund
Deceased - Saturday August 7, 2004
In Spring, 2000 a scholarship was established in the name of S. Crispin Curley, O.P., who was principal of Trinity High School from 1982-1986. Sister came to Trinity after having served as principal in other Sinsinawa Dominican sponsored high schools as well as serving her congregation as Provincial and General Councilor.
S. Crispin left Trinity in 1986 and completed an MBA at Rosary College. She then went on to become Director of Development at Queen of Peace High School in Burbank. In February of 1989, S. Crispin suffered a near fatal aneurysm, which left her paralyzed. S. Ann Halloran, O.P., her good friend, says, "S. Crispin is able to communicate only with her eyes and beautiful smile. Remarkably, she has been able to transform her inability to utter words into an uncanny sense of listening and responding wordlessly. When former students and old friends went to visit her, they carried away not only sadness but also an incredible sense of wonder at being heard. How effective she was, when on the surface it appeared that she could do nothing; S. Crispin's spirit was still attracting people's respect and friendship."
S. Crispin remained at St. Dominic Villa in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, for more than fifteen years in a semi-comatose state - a mystery to all. We all believed she continued to pray - silently - for her sisters, her family, her friends and all who ask for her prayers. S. Michelle Germanson visited her and when she asked S. Crispin to pray for the continued success of Trinity, a tear rolled down S. Crispin's cheek. We knew we were a part of her prayer and are were so grateful for her presence and love.
The following excerpt has been taken from the 1985-86 Trinity yearbook. These were the words of Sr. Crispin in her final year at Trinity to the student body:
"Dear Students,
One could spend a very long time meditating on TIME - it is one of our most precious gifts.
How well we use it makes all the difference in our lives. Developing a sensitivity to persons,
moments, and needs is part of the art of living fully.
May each of us come to know, as did Ecclesiastes (3:1 4-7), the time for everything."
How eloquent, powerful and relevant a message it is! S. Crispin had a very strong commitment to women's education, as witnessed in her dedication serving as principal in three all-women's high schools during her active ministry.
If you wish to help continue her legacy, please contact Keta Murphy. |
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