Class of 1977 Establishes Elaine Sturges '77 Memorial Scholarship Fund. Benefactor conducts research in cataract formation.

February 17, 2006

Dear Mrs. Gershon:

Your endowed fund for financial aid is truly one of the greatest gifts that Mount Holyoke and its students can receive. On behalf of the College, I would like to thank you for your support. Generations of Mount Holyoke women will benefit as a result!

The Elaine Sturges '77 Memorial Scholarship Fund is providing assistance for a student such as Lauren Leigh Neveling 2007. As you will read, your support continues to open a world of opportunity to exceptional young women.

Lauren, a sophomore from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has declared her major in biochemistry. She has been conducting research in one of the biochemistry labs on campus, and plans to write her thesis on the proteins involved in cataract formation.

Active on campus, she helps run a program called "PLUMS," Peer Led Undergraduate Mentoring System, which leads workshops to help students in organic chemistry. Lauren is also president of the Chemistry Club and a member of the Society of Art Goddesses. After graduation, she plans on attending medical school and obtaining a M.D./Ph.D. specializing in infectious diseases.

The Elaine Sturges'77 Memorial Scholarship Fund has a principal value of $27,981.90 with a market value of $68,307.61. It is estimated to have $2,435.20 in income available for FY 2005-2006.

Thank you for all that you do for Mount Holyoke.

Sincerely Yours,

MaryAnne C. Young, Director of Development