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Meet our Donors

George Ann Stokes Harding '58

George Ann Harding has always been a leader. During her time at Stephens, she served as a Senior Sister and as president of Pillsbury Hall. Upon graduation from Stephens, George Ann went to the University of Texas at Austin to pursue a degree in English Literature. She taught language arts in Houston for several years before deciding to continue her education. George Ann received a master's degree in Linguistics and Communication Theory from San Francisco State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Hastings College of Law, University of California in San Francisco. She enjoyed a long career as an attorney, working first in private practice; then for the United States Treasury Department; and later in several positions as an attorney for Mountain Bell Telephone Company and US West. She retired as general counsel of the Minute Maid Company, a Division of the Coca Cola Company in 1999. Throughout her life, George Ann always has credited her experience at Stephens with helping her deal with both success and adversity.

George Ann has given back to her alma mater in several ways. She served on the Board of Trustees for eight years, beginning in 1998. During her last year of service, she chaired the presidential search committee that was responsible for bringing President Wendy Libby to campus. In 2004, she received the Alumnae Service Award that is given annually by the Stephens Alumnae Board. More recently, George Ann accepted a seat on the Smart, Strong, Savvy...Stephens National Campaign Committee. She also rejoined the Board of Trustees, which keeps her very involved with the institution where she formed many of the values and strengths that have served her well over the years.  She is currently chair of the Board. 

As a member of the national campaign committee, George Ann is once again leading by example. George Ann has chosen to create an endowed scholarship with her gift to Stephens. She will begin funding the scholarship now, and will add additional funding to the scholarship through a bequest. Both her current contribution and the present value of her bequest are counted toward the campaign goal. By making this commitment, George Ann will enjoy the rewards of being a scholarship donor immediately, and will be able to create a larger endowment that will continue in perpetuity. When asked about her gift, George Ann simply stated, “I am happy that I am able to return something to Stephens for all that she has done for me.”

 

Al and Marjo Langrell Price '47  

Al and Marjo Langrell Price '47 are shining examples of community and alumnae support of Stephens. The Price family, including Al's uncle, R.B. Price, have long supported the College. R.B. Price established an endowed scholarship at Stephens in the 1970s that continues to support Stephens women today. When Al's mother, Matilda Magnus Price, passed away, Al and Marjo donated her wonderful fashion collection to the College. More recently, the Prices informed Stephens that the College will receive a generous gift through their charitable remainder unitrust. In honor of this gift, the College is naming its fashion collection the Matilda Magnus Price Historic Costume Collection.

Stephens College has always been a stylish place. The College is home to an extensive Costume Research Library, with some pieces dating back to the 1700s. The Matilda Magnus Price Historic Costume Collection contains over 12,000 pieces. Regarding this recent gift Marjo says, “I have always been devoted to Stephens, and I love fashion. When Al's mother died, we gave all of her beautiful clothes to Stephens' fashion collection. She was a very stylish and elegant lady from Chicago and always dressed beautifully…I had always dreamed we would name the collection for her.”

 

Dr. Sue Rice '54

“I give to Stephens because I value my Stephens experience and I want others to have the same opportunity for a quality education. My mother, Helen Revard Rice, was a devoted Stephens Susie and realized that my educational opportunities at Stephens would be superior to those for freshmen at most universities. True, it was after I transferred from Stephens that I began to appreciate it for what it was, what it is, and what it can continue to be. Although I've included Stephens in my will, I believe that ‘I get more bang for my buck' by giving now.” Dr. Rice feels it is important for people to give what they can regardless of wealth because Stephens uses its money wisely and benefits from a large alumnae giving base.  Rice currently funds the Helen Revard Rice Scholarship through the named annual scholarship program.

 

Nanellen Lane '51

Nanellen Lane ‘51 devoted her entire life to the service of others. Her service to others began at Stephens, where she participated in the Stephens Recreation Association and won several awards for participation in athletic events. Nanellen graduated from Stephens with an associates degree in 1951, after which she attended the University of Alabama and majored in physical education. Nanellen returned to Stephens to coach tennis and swimming from 1957-1960. She spent many years after that teaching physical education and coaching at high schools, Mississippi State College for Women, and Auburn University, until she returned to Sylacauga, Alabama, in the late 1970s.

After returning to Alabama, Nanellen devoted much of her time to community projects. She was a member of several boards and clubs, including the Sylacauga City School Foundation Board, the Magnolia Club, and the Sylacauga Arts Council. She was actively involved in her community until her death in late 2004. She is remembered as a generous and dedicated woman. Her legacy lives on through the various charitable organizations she was involved with. Nanellen left the bulk of her estate to the communities she helped shape, including Stephens College.

A $50,000 bequest from Nanellen established the Nanellen Lane Endowed Scholarship at Stephens. This scholarship will be awarded to a student on the tennis team each year. Through the generosity of people like Nanellen Lane, Stephens is able to offer more scholarships, renovate buildings, and buy new books and equipment for our students. She will continue to have a positive impact on the lives of Stephens' students for years to come through her thoughtful gift.