League Of St. Maur
The League of St. Maur is a private membership providing ongoing support to further the mission of Maur Hill - Mount Academy. Founded by Fr. Edwin Watson, OSB, in 1965, the League fizzled out in the 1990s. President Phil Baniewicz brought it back to life in 2010, and it continues to grow to this day.
Any individual or married couple is eligible to join the League of St. Maur and can join annually at one of five levels: Platinum ($5,000), Gold ($2,500), or Silver ($1,000), and now two new entry levels: Copper ($500) and Jr. Raven/young professional ($250). The elite annual giving level is the President's Circle at $10,000 and above. New members are being added regularly to these essential groups that set the foundation for the ongoing success of MH - MA. If you haven't joined, there has never been a better time. Learn more. The League also holds an annual event honoring school supporters with the Fidelis Award.
Join Us for a Very Special Night
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Embassy Suites Kansas City Airport
7640 NW Tiffany Spring Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri
Join us in person for the annual League of St. Maur Dinner as we gather at the Embassy Suites Kansas City Airport to celebrate and honor special people who have made a lasting impact on Maur Hill - Mount Academy. Plan on a festive night that no one will soon forget! Whether you are a member or not, you are invited to join us for the League of St. Maur dinner while seats are still available.
Become a Member of the League of St. Maur
Fidelis Award
Kevin and Theresa (Kuckelman) '80 McDermed
Kevin and Theresa McDermed are longtime supporters of Maur Hill-Mount Academy. Theresa, a Mount St. Scholastica alumna, served on the MH-MA parent board from 2010–2014 and the Alumni Association board from 2015–2019. She was integral in the renovation of St. Leo's Hall and helped renovate the basement of the administration building. Kevin is the chief financial officer of Exchange Bank in Atchison. He served as treasurer on the MH-MA board from 2003–2009 and 2018–2024. The McDermeds sent their three children to Maur Hill-Mount Academy and believe that Catholic education prepares students for college and the future while learning values and principles in an environment that supports and encourages their continued growth in the Catholic faith.
Alumnae of the Year
Twenty-eight women from the classes of 1980 and 1981 formed a treasured sisterhood while boarding at Mount St. Scholastica Academy. Magdalena Morales, Ivette Acosta, and their friends come from all over Mexico and now live all over the world. During COVID, they reunited over WhatsApp and have started an annual reunion to celebrate their friendship made in small town Atchison. Their story inspired our theme for the evening, "Friendships that Span the Globe." They embody our mission of what it means to be a Catholic, college preparatory boarding school that changes lives.