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27 www.baypath.edu Since she graduated, Lorraine has given continuously to Bay Path. After having many discussions with Kathy over the years about giving back, Kathy and Tim Cotnoir's planned gift story in the 2018 Bay Pathway prompted Lorraine and Dean to discuss doing something similar. Working with Kathy, they established The Dean and Lorraine Singleton Sequera '85 Endowed Scholarship. It is a bequest intention in order to make a Bay Path University education attainable for underserved women at the traditional undergraduate level. This extraordinary gift will continue their legacy at Bay Path for future students. Lorraine notes, "There is such value in a women's college education. From the overall experience to the level of confidence gained, including the healthy competitiveness women find at a women's college, that you just don't always find at a co-ed college. This scholarship will help women in the future to have the same opportunity my friends and I had at Bay Path. A college education is expensive and not affordable for all families, so my hope is this scholarship helps families provide their daughters with the education they deserve." For Lorraine and Dean, giving back to meaningful organizations is very important. In addition to Bay Path, they financially contribute to Colonial Williamsburg and an organization called Britepaths, a dedicated leader in developing sustainable solutions that stabilize low-income working families, build resilience through financial literacy and workforce development, and provide supports for children. Dean volunteers as a mentor at Britepaths. "Educating women, keeping history alive, and helping people in need who are less fortunate are the areas we are very passionate about. It's important for us to find ways to continue to support these initiatives," Lorraine says. Lorraine last visited Bay Path for the reunion in 2019 and attended with her college big sister, Paula Fowler '84. Lorraine had a wonderful time connecting with Paula, remi- niscing about campus life, a class Bermuda trip, and their letter writing correspondence that was the first step in creating their lifelong bond. Lorraine shared this advice for current students, "Be sure to study hard, grow as a person, learn new things, enjoy all the University has to offer, and cherish the friends you will make." Thank you, Lorraine and Dean, for all you do for Bay Path University today and your commitment to the women of future generations. For information on how to make a planned gift, contact Kathy Cotnoir, director of stewardship and leadership giving, at 413.565.1209, or visit baypath.giftlegacy.com THE DEAN AND LORRAINE SINGLETON SEQUERA '85 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP WILL MAKE A BAY PATH UNIVERSITY EDUCATION ATTAINABLE FOR UNDERSERVED WOMEN AT THE TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL. Dean and Lorraine Singleton Sequera

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