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AlumnAe AwArd recipients
Photography by Kurt Holter’76 and Garth Francis

2010

Step through the doors of one of Hood’s most adored buildings and it is difficult to overlook the unmistakable mark of Jean Righter Bolle ’50, recipient of the 2010 Excellence in Service to Hood College award. Drawing on her years of experience in preservation projects and, as a demonstration of her unwavering love for Hood, Jean, along with her husband Edward, funded, designed and oversaw the renovation of the historic Alumnae Hall lobby, which included restoring original hardwood floors; repainting; building window seating; and installing new carpeting, furniture and light fixtures. The new lobby was rededicated in 2000 during Reunion Weekend.

Impressed and excited about the direction the College was heading, Jean could think of no better way to instill the same excitement in others than to provide a warm and welcoming venue in which to receive visitors. “I am grateful to Hood for providing me the chance for individual growth and for encouraging involvement,” she said. “That started me on the road of volunteer work, which I have found extremely rewarding over the years. It was at Hood that I believe I developed a social consciousness.” Jean has also supported Hood by serving as the Class of 1950’s former planned giving chair and regional alumnae gathering co-coordinator for the state of Colorado for

Hood’s centennial. She continues to host an annual reception for Denver-area alumni, and is a loyal annual fund donor and class reporter. Jean earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at Hood and attended graduate school at Wayne State University. She has worked to preserve several of Denver’s historic sites, including the restoration of the Central City Opera House, the renovation of the Central Presbyterian Church and total restoration of her historic home—all buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Jean and Edward reside in Denver and Glendale, Calif. They have two children and two grandchildren.



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