“Local women’s college officials reacted with humor to the national attention Smith and Mount Holyoke received in a recent episode of The Simpsons. Lisa Simpson was tempted to cheat in a spelling bee and lose to win a scholarship to one of the Seven Sisters colleges. “Lisa Simpson is welcome to apply to Smith – and she doesn’t need to throw a spelling bee to strengthen her case,” said Laurie Fenlason, Smith’s media relations director. “She’s smart, witty, talented and independent. She’d be in good company here.” Jane Brown, vice president for enrollment at Mount Holyoke, commented, “We say bravo to Lisa for refusing to throw the spelling bee, even though her scruples cost her a free college education. “Lisa sounds like the kind of bright, talented, principled, independent young women who thrive at Mount Holyoke,” Brown added. “We would certainly consider her for early admission — or, in her case, early, early, early admission.” Read More >>>
