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Kate Rindy FP'08: "I think it really was Mary Lyon
who first asked alumnae to give back—
to make sure that bright,
young, and not so young, women could get the best education possible.
What we have now is a foundation of support
that comes from so many of our alumnae who give back
to make sure that Mary Lyon's vision continues.
The Laurel Chain Society was started
as just one way to recognize the many alumnae
who loyally give to Mount Holyoke year
after year after year. Who do so out of remembering what Mount Holyoke provided
to you,
and as one way that you can give to the students who are here today."
Karissa Pinto '14: "It is wonderful that there are so many people who came here and love it and
just want to keep giving back the way that it was given to them and I know when I
graduate I'm going to be one of those alums." Emily Murch '14: "There are these smart, intelligent
women all over the world,
and they are all united by this place." Pinto: "It is a nice circle to always have like
that support system
and always knowing that your sisters do have your back even though they don't
even know who you are."
Rindy: "There will always be something so special about the Laurel Chain itself.
And the chain, for us, represents
both a looking back, and a looking forward."
Maria Mossaides '73: "I truly believe that Mary Lyon's vision — that there needed to be a place for
higher education for women —
continues in the 21st century as we witness
across the world all of the horrific things that are
visited on young women who want to achieve an education. The mission
is not yet accomplished." Sally Nunneley '63: When I came to Mount Holyoke, it was like having the
gates opened."
Lori-Anne Ashwood '09: "The people that we have here are just amazing.
Knowing what they do and and how giving supports them
is why I give." Marianne Fouhey '73: "Alums who came before me helped pay for me,
and I feel that I'm helping to pay for the young women who are here now.
You are helping, you are passing it on: that is a chain. Slow and steady wins
the race,
and people who give every year really do make a big difference."
Rindy: "I think one of the most wonderful testaments about our alumnae
is how truly loyal you are to Mount Holyoke.
How so many of you give, regardless of whether or not you're asked.
You simply give because you believe in the College
and you believe in her mission, and you want to be a part of ensuring
that Mount Holyoke will continue for the next 175 years and beyond that.
And so the Laurel Chain is just one small way
of saying, 'Thank you.' "