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Katherine Louise Jolly MALS ’68 and Staff

Katherine Louise Jolly MALS ’68 and staff member, February 1, 2010, in Portland. After earning a BA in history from University of California, Berkeley, in 1943, Louise traveled to Florida, where she married her high school sweetheart, Howard D. Jolly, who later taught sociology at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ [1949-70]. Louise and Howard had two daughters, Diane Jolly Bleything ’68, who graduated from 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ, and Marilyn Jolly Johnson ’71, who also attended the college. Beginning in 1954, Louise worked at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ in the public relations and admission offices and in the education department. She also taught at Catlin Gabel School, the Portland Jewish Academy, and at Riverdale School, and was a teacher and librarian for the Reynolds School District. She volunteered with the 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Women's Committee and the AAUW, was a docent at the Portland Art Museum, and was a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club. She excelled as a masters synchronized swimmer. Survivors include her daughters and three granddaughters. Howard died in 1970.

Appeared in 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ magazine: September 2010