Louise PRICE Doyle’98 credits Branksome Hall as the very foundation that shaped her confidence and her enduring belief in the power of opportunity. She also remembers becoming aware, even as a student, of the privilege of attending Branksome and the responsibility that came with it. That awareness shapes her ongoing support of the Opportunity Fund today. 

“For me, it is important to know that Branksome continues to offer the breadth and depth of opportunities along with the support that young women need to succeed,” she says. “The Opportunity Fund allows the school to respond quickly to emerging needs and maintain the flexibility required to offer students the best possible experience.”

Louise arrived at Branksome in Grade 6 and graduated in the era of Grade 13, a time she remembers with deep fondness. The school’s fields and hallways were where she forged lifelong friendships, discovered her strengths and learned lessons that continue to guide her today.

“We received an excellent education, had a lot of fun and learned many life lessons along the way,” she recalls.

Although she lives in Greenwich, CT with her family, her sister Rosamond, who lives in Toronto, is also a proud alum and her nieces Olivia’30 and Grace’27 attend Branksome today. 

What stood out most was the environment of encouragement. Louise describes a culture where students were motivated to push themselves, backed by faculty and peers who were unwavering in their support. That combination of challenge and care, she says, made her feel that “anything was possible if you put your mind to it and worked hard.”

For Louise, giving back is both an expression of gratitude and an investment in the next generation:

“I am continually inspired by the school’s forward-thinking leadership and the accomplishments it has achieved and excited for everything still to come,” she says. 

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