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Judy Shepherd DeBrandt ’66 recalls seeing a T-shirt imprinted with the words “Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone.”
Julie C. Van Camp ’69 was a junior high student in Davenport, Iowa, when she first heard of Mount Holyoke, after stumbling upon a Good Housekeeping article about the Seven Sisters. Receiving a scholarship to Mount Holyoke “opened up a whole new world for me.”
Joo-Yun “Julie” Oh Ybarra ’90 believes that it’s never too early to start planning for retirement.
Trustee KC Maurer has honored beloved family members by making gifts to Mount Holyoke. Her goal: expanding access for a new generation of students.
Keith Landon ’91 attributed her “innate sense of confidence” to her four years at Mount Holyoke. Gratitude for her self-assurance is just one reason she volunteers and contributes today.
As a student, Laura never imagined someday being an active donor. Her arrival in South Hadley came in the aftermath of family upheaval. Increased scholarship support and an attached waitressing job helped her to make ends meet.
Mount Holyoke changed everything, said Laura Khoudari ’00. It is where she came into her voice. And she brings that voice to her work today as a certified personal trainer who incorporates a trauma-sensitive approach to strength training.
Linda Brandt Fritzinger ’62 is honoring Mount Holyoke’s commitment to women through a generous bequest. Her hope is that the gift will help sustain the College’s legacy of graduating students who believe in themselves.
“I believe in education and I believe in Mount Holyoke,” said Linda Cadigan ’68, who went on to a career in fundraising. “I would tell anyone there’s no experience in higher education comparable to going to a women’s college.”
Each member of the Mary Lyon Society — over 1,600 individuals and counting — has a unique story. These are stories of generosity and planning, gratitude and determination, pride and excitement. No two are the same, but they share a common thread: every Mary Lyon Society member is invested in Mount Holyoke’s future. As we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Mary Lyon Society, we are proud to share the voices of some of these remarkable members.
