90 Years of Giving Back Message from the Alumnae

1931-2021 YEARS OF GIVING 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.

Why do you choose to support the Flintridge Fund?

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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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.

QHow did your experience at Flintridge Sacred

Heart make a difference in your life?

12% Everyone on campus, from the faculty to the 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.

QYou chose to send your daughters, Riley ‘18 and

Tyler ‘25, to Flintridge Sacred Heart as well. What did that mean for you?

It’s surreal to see my girls have their own unique experience on the Hill. As a mom of two girls, I put even more value on how empowering the same sex environment is for young women. It has given both of passions.

QWhy do you think it is important for your fellow alumnae to give back to the Flintridge Fund?

I feel so grateful for my time on the Hill, and making a gift to the Flintridge Fund is such an easy way to say thank you. Especially for alumnae who aren’t local, supporting the school is a great way to stay connected and to pay it forward for future generations of Tologs. I feel that all girls should have access to this kind of education and so making a donation is really putting your money where your mouth is.

Flintridge Sacred Heart voice, embrace their passions, align their goals with their true selves, and pursue their goals

with determination. Alumnae support of the Flintridge Fund ensures that students can explore their interests from the arts, athletics, STEM and more.

Did you know? Alumnae support not only has an immediate impact on current students but also underwrites the Alumnae Association events and opportunities that keep you connected to your classmates.

SCAN THE QR CODE TO SEE HOW CAITLIN CRUZ, EDITOR IN CHIEF OF THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER, THE VERITAS SHIELD, FOUND HER PASSION FOR JOURNALISM.

A MESSAGE FROM

THE PRESIDENT OF THE ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

THIS COMMUNITY HAS ALWAYS BEEN RESILIENT, TIGHT-KNIT, AND JOYFUL. NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, WE SHARE GRATITUDE AND ENTHUSIASM FOR THE SCHOOL, CAMPUS, AND PEOPLE THAT FOSTERED OUR FUTURES.

- Jenna Gulick ‘13

Alumnae Association President