An Ode to Peggy

By Kristin Schoenfeld

Today we say farewell to a woman we admire

For too soon for us, this summer she will retire

Peggy’s years at ND have numbered to eleven

And for that – she will surely get closer to heaven

Starting out with Pat Hickey in the town of Stroudsburg

Of ND Irish lingo, she spoke not a word

As the seasons passed by and she travelled to campus

She quickly learned about football, and all the ND fuss

She soaked up campus knowledge, – tips, tricks and facts

And soon she took care of everyone’s backs

When sad times came to Peggy’s good home

Her Irish family helped her to not feel alone

We must have helped out, as Peggy soon decided

To become a Domer herself – and all were delighted

Her MNA degree was proof enough

That this ND woman was indeed tough

She rose through the ranks to become an RD

And for an assistant she chose lucky me!

Her donors are varied, they come from all walks

But good heavens, can they make Peggy talk!

They can hear the conviction, the true Joie de vivre

That can come only from those who truly love ND.

Stories from the heart, tales of devotion

She has inspired them all– and put dreams into motion!

Her on campus homes included Rorh’s and the Morris

The times she spent there she learned more than us!

To visit with donors, her Honda has travelled many miles

All so the Notre Dame faithful could share her sunny smiles

And now lucky Gary has married our Peg

Please keep her safe, happy and healthy we beg

So as future Notre Dame history unfolds

And we get inspiration to go out and be bold

Of Peggy’s legacy we will never forget

She is one in a million – on THAT you can bet