Sister Annette George, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis, of Dubuque, will celebrate her Golden Jubilee (50 years) on June 25, at Mount St. Francis Center in Dubuque.

George is the youngest of eight girls born to Albert and Ann George in Fort Dodge, Iowa. After graduation from Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, she entered the community on Sept. 3, 1965, was received on Aug. 10, 1966, and made final vows Dec. 1, 1974.

George has her Master of Arts degree from the University of South Dakota, Vermillion; and a master of science degree from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska.

She taught physical education at Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s in Dubuque, while also teaching physical education to the congregation’s novices. She also taught physical education while coaching track and field at Beckman High School in Dyersville. Later she taught physical education at Briar Cliff University, where she also coached women’s basketball. She has also ministered as a counselor at Kuemper High School, Carroll; as rector of Lewis Hall, University of Notre Dame, Indiana; and was part of the Campus Ministry Team at Quincy (Illinois) University.

From 1986-1992, she was part of the congregation’s Leadership Team. She most recently served the infirmed sisters at Clare House at Mount St. Francis. Sister currently resides at Mount St. Francis in Dubuque.

Cards may be sent to her at 3390 Windsor Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001.