On Saturday, July 13, 2024, the Sisters of St. Martin Monastery celebrated the 75th Jubilee of Sr. Carol Kovarik with a Mass and Brunch at Terra Sancta Retreat Center, Rapid City. Many members of Sr. Carol’s extended family came from far and wide to celebrate with her. Sr. Carol entered the community on June 28, 1949. A lifelong learner and teacher, Sr. Carol earned a B.A. in English from Mt. Marty College in 1958 and also holds M.A.’s in English (Notre Dame University) and Computer Applications in Education (Dubuque, Iowa). She served as a teacher for many decades, teaching at St. Martin Academy and also California, Laguna Beach, California, and Riverton, Wyoming. After St. Martin Academy closed in 1991, Sr. Carol opened and operated a daycare and preschool where she cared for and taught young children. Sr. Carol continues to be active, attends concerts and plays with friends and family and can always be counted on to participate in the activities offered at Good Samaritan, St. Martin Village where the sisters now live. Cards can be sent to Sr. Carol at: St. Martin Monastery, 2101 City Springs Rd., Suite 300, Rapid City, SD 57702