A native of Providence, R.I. and a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Marilyn Pellini was a teacher in both Providence and Katonah, N.Y. where she currently lives. A dedicated community volunteer for many years, she was president of the local P.T.A., the Katonah Village Improvement Society, and the Women’s Civic Club of Katonah. Some of her poetry and articles have been published in Westchester Parent, Bay State Parent, and On The Water magazines. She recently took first place in the writing contest sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of New York State.