St Mary’s Women: Marlene Carter (’63)

POSTED March 22 2022 , Old Girls

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Class of: 1963

Current role:  Honorary Member for Life of St Mary’s Anglican School (Inc)

Current Foundation roles:  Vice Chair of St Mary’s Foundation, Chair of the Bishop Riley Bequest Society

Who would be your dream dinner guest:  Nic Naitanui

Favourite subject at School: Geography

Sum up your experience at St Mary’s in 3 words: Friendships through boarding

Where has life after St Mary’s taken you?:  

St Mary’s gave me the confidence to work both at home and overseas.

How do you think St Mary’s prepared you for life after School?:

My St Mary’s education prepared me for all of life’s challenges.

What prompted you to pursue a position on the Board, Foundation or Association?:

Initially, the Old Girls’ Association elected me as their representative.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

I am most proud of the financial success of the St Mary’s Foundation, which has enabled it to fund the development of the School and St Mary’s at Metricup: The Lady Treatt Centre for Learning and Leadership.

What is your fondest memory of your time at St Mary’s?:

My years as a boarder

What is the most important message you want to send out to young women thinking about their careers?

Don’t be afraid to start by being a volunteer; it can often bring greater rewards than salaried employment.