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YE AR S OF GIV I NG BACK
Alumnae support of the Flintridge Fund has continued the tradition of an independent Catholic, Dominican education where young women are encouraged to be courageous and embrace their passions. We are blessed and inspired by the legacy of support from our alumnae community as we celebrate 90 years of empowering young women to find their voice and embrace their passions.
MELANIE FREY (HITCHCOCK ‘86)
Melanie is an alumna and mother of two Tologs (Tyler ‘25 and Riley ‘18). Melanie has continued to make a difference on the Hill as a class representative, alumnae board member and parent volunteer. Melanie began her legacy of supporting Flintridge Sacred Heart in 1988 and she and her family continue to support the Flintridge Sacred Heart experience with their annual donation.
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Why do you choose to support the Flintridge Fund? After I graduated, it felt really important to me to give back to a school that provided me with so much. I continue to feel so grateful for my time on the Hill and making a donation to the Flintridge Fund felt like a way to express my gratitude and honor the school in some way. When I was serving on the Alumnae Board I also heard a statistic that all-boys schools tend to have higher rates of alumni support. I wanted to play a small part in making sure that our all-girls experience got the support that it deserves. It’s so important to value this experience and the impact that an all-girls education can have.
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How did your experience at Flintridge Sacred Heart make a difference in your life? Everyone on campus, from the faculty to the 12% administration, were just so dedicated to our personal growth. While academic rigor was important, there was also a focus put on helping us become strong, independent women. The focus on personal growth is a thread that has continued on for my daughters’ experience as well. Developing the whole person is so important and I am grateful for that experience.
