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Donor Spotlight
Martha Duggan ’74
Martha Duggan is a proud member of the class of 1974 who spent three years actively involved in the theater and music programs at Bancroft. Reflecting on her time on Shore Drive, Martha expressed her love for the school including memories of the Glee Club and being a part of the Madrigals singing group. She also enjoyed studying French with Mr. Gauthier so much that she went on to major in French in college. When asked about what makes Bancroft so special to her 48 years later, Martha says that she “loved the community outreach along with the Worcester Partnership…and how much the school has evolved to become a partner with underserved communities in Worcester''. This is one of the many reasons she continues to support Bancroft. She also credits her parents who instilled a strong belief of supporting institutions that supported her throughout her educational endeavors.
Martha has been supporting Bancroft for 35 years and for that, we thank her!
Caroline Brown ’11
Caroline Brown graduated in 2011 after thirteen years at Bancroft. She constantly felt seen and valued which she said “as a shy child, made all the difference”. Caroline was involved with technical theater during her time in the Upper School and even explored stage management for the musical in her junior and senior years. Bancroft became special to Caroline when she noticed how the faculty held a “passion for their subject and love of teaching”. She credits Joan Carlson’s biology class in helping her build a solid foundation in biology and for teaching her how to study effectively. This, she added, “was so important in my preparation for my board exam in genetic counseling.” What motivates her to give back to her alma mater is the inclusiveness that Bancroft demonstrated, especially when it came to her LGTBQ+ identity. She felt that she never had to hide who she was, so she continues to donate “so that more students can feel safe to be who they are at Bancroft''.
