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Cathy Hession '69

Cathy Hession smilingCathy Hession was in her early 20s when she made the decision to put Marlborough School in her will. "I was young and didn't have a lot of experience with giving at that point," says Cathy. "Making a bequest was appealing because it was so easy. I was doing my will for the first time, and I just told the attorney that I wanted to support Marlborough. It really was that simple."

Philanthropy runs in Cathy's family. Her parents endowed the Carol and James Collins Foundation, which Cathy now administers. "My parents set a wonderful example. They always encouraged us to give back to the community, to support the things that mattered to us. Marlborough was—and still is—very important to me. It set me on the path to being the woman I am today—my interests, my friendships, my values."

Cathy has remained involved with Marlborough-serving on the Alumnae Council, school planning committees, and fundraising campaigns. "Everything I've learned about Marlborough over the years has only served to reinforce my decision to support it financially. Hearing about the girls' remarkable achievements year after year has made me proud to be associated with the school, proud to have gone there."

"And now I've come full circle, with a daughter attending Marlborough. It's an exciting time for both of us. I feel so fortunate to have started a new chapter in my life as a Marlborough parent. Going through the admissions process made both my husband and me wish that we were starting school all over again."

"I've been so impressed at the way Marlborough has broadened its base of students to represent the ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our city. It has enriched the school in wonderful ways. My daughter has the opportunity to experience a rigorous education in a fabulously diverse social environment. I believe that will make her a better citizen of Los Angeles—and the world."

"There's a true heart to Marlborough. The school has a deep, proud tradition of encouraging young women to reach their highest heights. I want that tradition to continue. I want future generations of girls to benefit from the rich educational experience I received at Marlborough. Making a bequest was a simple way to make those wishes known."