Record Staff Report
Assumption High School held the first “Alumnae Career Day” Nov. 2 on the school’s campus, 2170 Tyler Lane.
Jefferson County Clerk Bobby Holsclaw, a graduate of the class of 1962 and U.S. District Court Judge Annette Karem, who graduated in 1983, were among close to 60 alumnae who participated.
The women presented their professional experience and perspective to more than 400 Assumption juniors and seniors who are exploring career options, said a press release from the high school.
Christina Guelda Gnadinger — who graduated in 1989 and serves as registered nurse director at the Kentucky Health Care Training Institute — spoke at the event. “I am honored to be able to speak to a new generation of young women about their possible career choices,” said Gnadinger. “While my career is a good fit for me I wish I had been able to attend a similar program during my high school years.”
The women represented more than 20 career specialties including medicine, engineering, law, finance, technology, government and social work.
“This event helps high school girls see how women who were once in their shoes can be successful in a variety of careers,” said Abby Blandford, a graduate of the class of 2011 who serves as Assumption’s manager of annual giving and alumnae relations.
Other alumnae who attended the career day was Catherine Rene Whelan While, a graduate of the class of 1992 who works as a veterinarian in Kyrgyzstan.
