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  • Explore the stories of some of our most distinguished Guild members.

    Photo of Annie MacAlister

    Annie MacAlister

    The first Perse Girl degree

    The Persean Magazine of November 1898 reports that Annie Macalister is the first Perse Girl to receive a university degree and be entitled to “wear a cap and gown”. Annie’s degree was from the Royal Irish University and she graduated with honours in French and Mathematics, leading the way for thousands of Guild members who followed her path to university from Perse Girls and Stephen Perse schools.