Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School celebrated its 115
th birthday, the 175
th birthday of The Sisters of Mercy and the retirement of MSM’s beloved Sister Betty Elmer.
Sister Betty dedicated 20 years to Mount Saint Mary but has devoted her life to the Sisters of Mercy since 1964. She taught at MSM in the 70s, returned to teach in the early 2000s and has remained at MSM since.
Sister Better taught science classes, but most recently served as a coordinator for The Mount’s PLUSS program (a program for students with additional learning needs) and as a coordinator for the work grant program.
Mount Saint Mary surprised Sister Betty with an assembly on Dec. 12. Principal Talita DeNegri and Rocket students honored her a video, and cake and ice cream.
“The Mount Family sends its love with our incredible Sister Betty!” Principal DeNegri said. “Sister is moving to Barling, Ark., and will live at the Mercy Retirement Center. Thank you, Sister, for your devotion, love and generosity to The Mount community for the past 20 years.”
Photo: Sr. Betty Elmer talks with Mount St. Mary Catholic High School student Christian Yabut during a celebration for her retirement and the school's 115th anniversary.Photo by Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman.