College sends letters to NY, D.C. alumnae
By MYRA McGRIFF
Saint Mary's Editor
As black smoke turns gray and fires die down, the sun casts light on the daunting tasks ahead in the wake of Tuesday's terrorist attacks.
The attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. left many unknowns, but people do know what must be done immediately.
They must search.
Two days after the World Trade Center crumbled to the ground and the Pentagon suffered damage, people are continuing the search for victims.
The Alumnae office of Saint Mary's has drafted a letter to the 158 alumna in the New York City area, and the 600 in the Washington, D.C. area. The letter will extend the College's grief and ask to hear from those Alumnae.
"We've heard from a few New York alumnae and they are fine but we have also had inquires about others," said Barbara Henry Director of Alumnae Relations. "We are sending a letter to all Alumnae in New York and Washington, D.C. to let them know that our thoughts and prayers are with them and asking them to let us know how they fare."
Along with the search for loved ones, many are searching for peace of mind. They are trying to find the ways to put their lives in order.
Marguerite Shoupp, Alumnae President for the New York area and graduate from Saint Mary's, lives about four miles from the World Trade Center on the east side.
"Third street and Lexington were very quiet. Yesterday I went to the store and the lines were really long and shelves were emptying," she said.
Although Shoupp was not directly affected by the blast, her friend, a 1998 Notre Dame gradute, has found a safe haven at Shoupp's residence. Although people in her area started back to work Wednesday, things are not business as usual, she said.
"It's very sad. Every so often you see fighter jets fly by. [People] are calm — going about their daily routine just letting it all happen," said Shoupp.
All News Stories for Thursday, September 13, 2001
