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Mary Mason Lyon (/ˈlaɪ.ən/; February 28, 1797 – March 5, 1849) was an American pioneer in women's education. She established the Wheaton Female Seminary in Norton, Massachusetts, (now Wheaton College) in 1834. She then established Mount Holyoke Female Seminary (now Mount Holyoke College) in South Hadley, Massachusetts in 1837 and served as its first president (or "principal") for 12 years. Lyon's vision fused intellectual challenge and moral purpose. She valued socioeconomic diversity and endeavored to make the seminary affordable for students of modest means.
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Mary Lyon- American Reformer/ Women's Educator
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Thanks Maj Marty Hogan for letting us know that February 28 is the anniversary of the birth of American pioneer in women's education Mary Mason Lyon established the Wheaton Female Seminary in Norton, Massachusetts, (now Wheaton College) in 1834.
If she were alive today, she would probably be lauded from coast to coast for her ground-breaking efforts to educate girls and women.
Rest in peace Mary Lyon!
"Mary Lyon- American Reformer/ Women's Educator"
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If she were alive today, she would probably be lauded from coast to coast for her ground-breaking efforts to educate girls and women.
Rest in peace Mary Lyon!
"Mary Lyon- American Reformer/ Women's Educator"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtSX3Qqjmp8
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Orlando Illi Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. "Bill" Price CPT Jack Durish Capt Tom Brown MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SGT (Join to see) Sgt Albert Castro SSG David Andrews Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. CPL Dave Hoover SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Margaret Higgins SrA Christopher Wright
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Maj Marty Hogan Education was something not everyone was afforded during that time. Great share
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