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BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL
mission
To empower children to fulfill their unlimited, God-given potential as fearless scholars and conscientious citizens.
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Berkeley Hall has exceeded our expectations with a campus of critical thinkers, global awareness events, and a celebration of diversity... Our daughter feels safe, loved and has the freedom to express herself as an individual.” We adore BHS. The community, the grounds, the teachers, and especially Dr. Staley’s commitment to a growth environment that’s always improving.” “We didn’t just find a school, we found a home. Berkeley Hall has been a wonderful addition to our family.” My favorite part of being a parent in the Berkeley Hall community is that there are so many wonderful families at the school that work together for the pursuit of excellence for our children.”
Everything about the school is centered on the experience for the children. Berkeley Hall promotes and nurtures each child to reach their full potential.” Academically, the teachers have time to address each student’s individual needs and create a highly dynamic educational environment. I appreciate that the school invests in continuing education for the teachers and continues to evolve the curriculum.” Deciding to attend Berkeley Hall was one of the best decisions that I made for myself. The lessons learned, memories made, people met... all of these things have made me a much better person...BHS does more than just teach students about state capitals and algebra and all of those things, the students are taught to be extraordinary people. Kind people. Hardworking people. To me, that is far more valuable than anything else. I highly recommend this school.”
I absolutely loved my Berkeley Hall experience as the school provided a nurturing community where I had the opportunity to grow into myself and it instilled values that I continue to carry as a senior at Georgetown University. Berkeley Hall gave me the confidence and platform I needed to run for student body president, an idea that would never have crossed my mind before. Every goal I achieve and task I handle reminds me that Berkeley Hall was the school that provided the strong foundation for me to explore my academic pursuits, expand my curiosity in all aspects of my life, and most importantly, grow into a more open-minded person.”
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Mission Message from Leadership Operating Summary Portrait of a Graduate Innovation Lab Professional Development Mock Trial Difference Makers Class of 2019 Class of 2015 Parent Volunteers Profile in Giving Report on Philanthropy Gala Alumni News Ways to Give
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Dear Friends. The Board of Trustees wishes to thank and to acknowledge all of you who have contributed to Berkeley Hall during the 2018-2019 school year. In addition to financial contributions, many of you have contributed your time, energy, creativity and ideas. All of this has helped make possible the wonderful activities that make a Berkeley Hall school year special. Our Board Advisory Council is particularly involved with big picture decisions for the school. Your gift of thoughtful guidance is very much appreciated. There are many things I love about Berkeley Hall. The goal of creating “Fearless Scholars” and an ongoing love of learning are of particular interest. The school creates a nurturing environment encouraging the students to take risks, a key part of learning. Berkeley Hall provides opportunities for the children to grow and to step outside of their comfort zones and their areas of expertise. This gives them a sense of possibility and expanded opportunity. Berkeley Hall inspires a love of learning that continues to benefit our children long after they have left the classroom.
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Board of Trustees
This past year the Board enlisted an architect to design a campus Master Plan. The new plan will support the school’s Strategic Plan and will guide us moving forward. The key question to be answered by a Master Plan is how can we provide attractive, functional learning spaces that will keep Berkeley Hall at the forefront of K-8 education. I’m grateful for parent, teacher, administrator and Board member involvement in the process. Over many years, I have watched the school move forward with a thoughtful plan which continues to enhance the educational program, teacher development, and facilities. Please join me in continuing to support Berkeley Hall. With gratitude,
Margaret Andrews Chair, Board of Trustees
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When I was a college sophomore, I was part of a madrigal group preparing to tour over spring break. One of the musical pieces we were to perform was particularly difficult and, as we rehearsed, the level of frustration escalated. Finally, our conductor stopped us, looked down quietly for a moment, and then said, “People, you have to learn to love the process.” In that moment, I understood more about what it means to truly love learning. Learning, especially learning something new or complex, doesn’t always come easily, and sometimes it can be a struggle. However, the recognition that learning is an ongoing and worthwhile process and that you can become a better and stronger learner through effort, can lead to a more satisfying and meaningful life. Berkeley Hall educators have been teaching and modeling a deep love of learning for 108 years. Our founders, Mabel and Leila Cooper, were committed educators who believed that every individual has unlimited God-given potential and that learning, while sometimes difficult, is a joyful and valuable process. As we teach our students to adopt a growth mindset – a mindset that recognizes that their abilities and intelligence are not fixed or static, but rather can grow – we see students who welcome the challenge of a deeper problem or a complex concept rather than shying away from it.
MESSAGE FROM THE
Head of School
Our teachers also embrace a love of learning in many ways, not the least of which is to actively improve their teaching so that their students can have the best classroom learning experiences. Every faculty member is deeply involved in Berkeley Hall’s Depth of Study program, collaborating to analyze and improve their lessons, how they assess students, and their overall teaching practice. Our students see that their teachers are lifelong learners who embrace opportunities to grow their profession. Students also see that their teachers love them so much and that they are committed to making every day at school a better one for every Berkeley Hall student. As Fred Rogers said, “A love of learning has a lot to do with learning that we are loved.” Because Berkeley Hall teachers are committed to seeing their students as having unlimited potential, students feel loved and valued while they learn. When we feel loved and valued in our learning environment, this also leaves us free to love the process of learning. Sincerely, Lisle Staley, PhD. Head of School
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Operating Summary 13%
2018-19
Total Expenditures Salaries, Taxes, Benefits
$5,086,449
Operating Expenses
$3,043,893
Financial Aid
$1,301,439
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$9,431,781
8%
55%
2018-19
Revenue
16%
Tuition and Fees
76% 04
32%
* Data based on financial statements review report as of June 30, 2019. (Includes pledges receivable) *
$8,263,647
Annual Fund Drive & Events* $1,687,273 Other Income TOTAL REVENUE
$893,318 $10,844,238
As your children are benefited by previous generations of generous gifts, major gifts currently received are stewarded and invested by the school to benefit future generations of Berkeley Hall students.
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$694,408 $228,668 DONATED BY CURRENT PARENTS
$217,107 FOUNDATION GRANTS
Philanthropic Support $186,377
$248,633 DONATED BY OTHER*
ANNUAL FUND DRIVE
$96,235
$76,500 $1,000 GALA
CAPITAL GIFTS
* Other Donors include: Faculty, Staff, Trustees, Alumni, Parents of Alumni, Grandparents of Alumni, Current Grandparents, Friends of Berkeley Hall
BEQUESTS
RESTRICTED GIFTS
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Emma Lindgren CL ASS OF 2019
A Berkeley Hall School graduate understands that each person has unlimited God-given potential and that mankind has the power to positively transform their environment through self-reflection, critical and creative thinking, and expansive love for the world. A BHS grad is resilient and is joyously committed to pursuing a life of purpose and service. She/ he is a flexible and resilient thinker, confidently welcoming challenges as opportunities to learn and is ready for the rigors of high school academics. A BHS grad values diverse perspectives and is fair and trustworthy, leading and collaborating with integrity and humility.” At each Berkeley Hall graduation, Dr. Staley speaks about each student’s character and their successes at BHS - here is an excerpt of what she said for the following students:
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“You are very confident with a clear and uncompromising sense of who you are and what you stand for. This makes you unafraid to stand apart from the crowd and to lead rather than follow. You are willing to take the initiative when required and took your peer tutoring to a new level, finding the just-right quiet space for teaching and ensuring that your student had every opportunity to learn the material well.”
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Talia Edwards
Robby Rey
Max Wise
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CL ASS OF 2019
CL ASS OF 2019
“You strive for your absolute best and will debate any subject to the mat. You have always been an enthusiastic learner and we’ve noticed that while you used to rely mostly on your inherent talent, you now receive, and grow from, feedback and coaching. You are tenacious and will speak your mind, yet this is balanced by your kind heart. You are trusted as a leader and have developed caring, deep friendships while at Berkeley Hall.”
“You are respectful and kind and an engaging conversationalist. I recall that when an issue came up with the class, you were an active problem solver who helped lead the discussion to resolution. Everyone from your classmates, to younger students, to the adults on campus look to you for help and support because you are an old soul with a warm heart who is reliable, trustworthy, and caring.”
“You have been a gracious student ambassador and a motivated and thoughtful student council member. We have admired you as you have learned to adopt a growth mindset, own your mistakes, and come back all the stronger from them. You made a decision to take control of your own growth and to work on strengthening yourself instead of worrying about others – and have been flying ever since!”
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INNOVATION LAB
At Berkeley Hall, we are preparing our children for a world that we can only imagine.”
These words from our Head of School, Dr. Lisle Staley, to a group of new parents this year, ring truer than ever as our society accelerates into unfamiliar territory with new technologies, innovations and inventions that are changing the way we interact with each other and the planet. The long-standing Berkeley Hall tradition of woodshop, and more recently a makerspace, has evolved into a STEAM program that was initiated by our award-winning Art Teacher Tracy Cheney. STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Japhet Coe ’97, returned to his roots at Berkeley Hall last year to help guide our Innovation program.
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The love of learning amplifies when students with different ways of thinking collaborate in a hands-on environment to generate ideas and solve problems. An exciting renovation project is currently underway to bring our STEAM program into an updated Innovation Lab that will provide ultimate flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing technology environment. The space will provide ample opportunities for exploration, collaboration and problem-solving; enriching and expanding our students’ love of learning.
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I-LAB
PHASE 1
Phase I, which involves all interior renovations and new equipment installation, has been funded entirely by the generous gifts and pledges from those listed below. It was completed in February 2020.
INNOVATION LAB SPONSORS
Anonymous (1) Margaret and Melvin T. Andrews Shainaz Donnelly Burg and Mark Burg Bettina and Glenn Duval Lisa Garner ‘81 Catherine Haggett and Kenneth Hill Jodie and Darrin Kennedy ‘82 Val Kilmer ‘74 Nancy Krisel and Ron Krisel ‘63 A. Richard Larson ‘64 Alison and Chris Lindgren Ruth H. Loeb Sarah Siegel Magness and Gary Magness Math Club Marketplace (3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Students) Veronika Kurshinskaya and Jean Sherlock Deborah Simmons
GENEROUS GIFTS THE LARGE CLASSROOM Anonymous Benefactor THE SMALL CLASSROOM The Magness family THE LARGE PATIO Donnelly Burg / Burg family THE SKYFOLD WALL Haggett / Hill family THE SMALL PATIO Anonymous Benefactor
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I-LAB
PHASE 2 Phase II includes replacing the south facing wall with large glass doors, opening to an expansive mountain view. Shade awnings will cover the new patios on hot days. The Innovation Lab was designed for ultimate flexibility, and students will be able to seamlessly transition their projects from indoors to outdoors using mobile furniture. The new Innovation Lab will provide an environment where students can work on their projects during open lab times. BHS students are excited and ready to open the door to unlimited creativity, engaging collaboration, and endless possibility! Please join us in supporting this exciting, transformational project.
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Professional Development Berkeley Hall promotes a growth mindset, meaning that every opportunity is taken to teach students that their ability to learn is not a static, nor a fixed thing. That learning can change and improve with persistent effort over time. Not only do our teachers encourage this for their students, they also model it by participating in various Professional Development opportunities.
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ifth grade teacher Madeline Hardy participated in a math conference as well as a reading and writing workshop over the summer. When reflecting on the experience, she stated, “Professional Development (PD) is meaningful to me because it provides me with opportunities to collaborate with other passionate fifth grade teachers and see what they have been doing in their classrooms. I get targeted and differentiated content for my needs, which allows me to be aware of best new practices in order to better prepare my students.” Education is always changing, especially with the discovery of new technology. Berkeley Hall teachers have the on-going opportunity to be a part of a cohort with Knowing Technologies, which provides individualized consultation for each teacher’s technology needs. Ms. Hardy used her time with Knowing Technologies to implement Google Classroom. As she said, “It has completely enhanced the systems that I had already put in place and has changed the way I teach writing. The cohort has also helped me become aware of things that never would have crossed my radar. For example, my social studies students will use iPads to create interactive iBooks. I can’t wait to see what they’re able to come up with.” In addition to regular teaching responsibilities and the tech cohort, Ms. Hardy also finds time to meet with math consultant Kristin Hilty. When asked about this work load she said, “I’m really passionate about what I do. I care so much about BHS and about my students, so being able to find solutions to what I feel I need to improve on through PD has been really gratifying.”
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Google Classroom is helpful because our teacher can give us notes and tell us what to fix within the document. You can highlight and Google Classroom helps you with grammar mistakes.”
It is important for teachers to have professional development because if teachers don’t learn more about using teaching technologies of the future then the students wouldn’t be learning at their full potential.”
- Charlie
- Kyle
Dr. Staley, referring to Growth Mindset, one of the pillars of Berkeley Hall, states that a school cannot improve learning without improving teaching. We are happy and grateful to report that during the 2018-2019 school year, your generous gifts to the BHS Annual Fund provided our teachers, administrators, and staff with the following professional development opportunities:
• Blackbaud K-12 User Conference • Enrollment Management Association (EMA) Workshops and Webinars • California Association of Independent Schools Heads Conference • Gurian Institute • Responsive Classroom • Singapore Math In-Depth Summit • Teachers College
It is important that teachers have PD because if the teacher needs to work on something they can be helped by other teachers and that will make the teacher better in that subject.” - Shiv
• Visual Algebra • ISM • Knowing Technologies • Kristin Hilty, Math Consultant • Bureau of Education and Research PE Conference • Love and Logic • Student Leadership Conference • University of California Master Gardener Program
Teachers and students are kind of the same - both need to keep on learning. Also, if teachers learn more then the students can learn more too.” - Dutch
One reason I like Google Classroom is because you get a lot of feedback and that really helps me on what I need to work on. Google Classroom makes it really convenient for everyone to do what they need. I think it’s important for teachers to have PD because teachers can go and learn to become better teachers so they can teach us to become better learners and their growth as a teacher helps us grow as students.” - Maddy
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Mock Trial is a national program created by the Constitutional Rights Foundation “to help students acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system, develop analytical abilities and communication skills, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society.� At Berkeley Hall, students are eligible to participate in the Mock Trial elective in Junior High.
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usic teacher Geoffrey Fontaine started the Mock Trial elective for Junior High ten years ago and has been teaching it ever since. When asked why the program is beneficial for young minds he said, “It helps refine their critical thinking skills, their public speaking skills and their teamwork skills. You can’t fake Mock Trial, you have to really know what you’re doing.” It’s important to note that once the competition starts, all advisors go to the back of the courtroom, so the students are entirely on their own. It’s clear that BHS does an excellent job preparing students - during the ten years that there has been a Mock Trial team, six students have received the prestigious “Best in LA” annual award. The Mock Trial team meets as a class to develop their case and practice what they’ll do in competition. For these competitions, all participating teams are faced with the same case and must present both the prosecution and the defense for the case. Under the guidance of a faculty advisor and a lawyer coach, the students develop their case through careful reasoning and collaboration with their teammates. They then have the opportunity to present their cases in a real courtroom. According to Mr. Fontaine, “the judges are very good about explaining things, they’re really encouraging, and they often say that Mock Trial is what got them started in their law careers.” Many Berkeley Hall graduates have benefited from their experience in Mock Trial, moving on to mediation teams in college, and even law school. After discovering there was no longer a Mock Trial team in his high school, HarvardWestlake, Grant Pécheck, BHS Class of 2011, searched for a way to organize one. He used his powers of persuasion, convincing a faculty member to be the advisor. Grant reassured the teacher that he wouldn’t have to do much
heavy lifting. When the teacher agreed, Grant did all of the organizational work himself and drummed up students to participate. Grant’s hard work paid off, and his Mock Trial team went to the state final. Grant recently graduated from Davidson College with a BA in Political Science. He is currently working with Teach For America/Americorps. In the Fall of 2021, he will start Law School at UCLA.
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DMS HOMELESSNESS The Difference Makers Series focus this past year was homelessness. Our community attended three assemblies featuring different organizations that specifically address this issue in Los Angeles. The first assembly gave an overview of the issue with the help of Natalia Torregrosa from LA Family Housing, Carla Hall from the LA Times, and Emily Martiniuk - a formerly homeless woman who now lives in permanent supportive housing. Staff members from Hope of the Valley spoke to us during the second assembly. Their mission is to attract people and resources to assist in their efforts to meet the needs of every hungry and homeless person in Los Angeles. During our third and final Difference Makers assembly, we heard from Food on Foot, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the poor and homeless of Los Angeles. They offer programs that provide nutritious meals, clothing, work opportunities and, ultimately, the ability to transition to full-time employment and life off the streets.
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The intention of our Difference Makers series is to inspire our community to live lives of purpose, meaning, service, and accomplishment - to be Difference Makers. One student from the class of 2019 and her family have been volunteering two Sundays a month at Food on Foot since she was in third grade. When asked about her experience with volunteering she said, “It’s a really great experience to go and help others.” And when asked whether the experience changed her view of the homeless, she shared, “I can’t really remember if I had any opinions on homelessness when I was little. But I think because I grew up with Food on Foot, I see the problem for what it really is. Some of them are the stereotypical people with addictions who just don’t want to do anything, but most of them do hope for change and do want to change themselves in order to succeed in life.”
“It’s a really great experience to go and help others.” Katie Brauer entered Berkeley Hall in Nursery and graduated with the Class of 2019. She is a freshman at Marymount High School and continues to volunteer with her family.
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HIGH SCHOOL ACCEPTANCES Archer School for Girls Brentwood School Buckley School Campbell Hall School Cate School Chaminade College Preparatory Crespi Carmelite High School Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
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Geffen Academy Harvard-Westlake School Louisville High School Marlborough School Marymount High School Milken Community School New Roads School Notre Dame High School
Oakwood School Sierra Canyon School Thacher School Viewpoint School Vistamar High School Wildwood School Bold denotes matriculation
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College and University Matriculation Chapman University Gonzaga University Indiana University Bloomington Loyola Marymount University Nagoya University, Japan Otis College of Art and Design Principia College
Sarah Lawrence College University of California, Irvine University of Chicago University of Redlands University of Southern California (USC) Wesleyan University Western Kentucky University
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BHPA EXECUTIVE BOARD
Community is at the heart of everything we do at Berkeley Hall. All parents are expected to be involved in the school, and most go above and beyond to make sure that our community activities are successful. Whether it’s planning the big Gala fundraiser, or decorating a classroom door, Berkeley Hall Parents are helpful every step of the way. We are eternally grateful for these individuals, who bring so much talent, love, and dedication to our school.
THANK YOU PARENTS!
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PROFILE IN GIVING:
Cat Haggett and Kenny Hill Berkeley Hall, as a non-profit, relies greatly on the generosity of the community to expand and develop. There is a long-standing tradition of giving because parents truly believe in the value of a Berkeley Hall education. Cat Haggett and Kenny Hill are prime examples, and they have selflessly committed to improving Berkeley Hall in anyway they are able. 22
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at and Kenny’s journey with Berkeley Hall started when they hired a consultant to find a school for their daughter, Jasmine. With the consultant’s recommendation, they toured Berkeley Hall. After this first introduction, Cat thought, “This is where Jasmine needs to be, it feels right. I love the nurturing, traditional environment of this school.” And when it came time to decide, Cat said, “Berkeley Hall was the only place we even applied to. I didn’t look anywhere else because I knew this school was it.” The family chose BHS because, “the campus is so beautiful, the community is incredible, BHS has an impeccable reputation, and it feels like a secret little oasis - the best kept secret in Los Angeles.” The deciding factor for why they chose Berkeley Hall was the loving but structured ethos of the school. All faculty and staff members see each child as inherently capable of success, and they empower the students to see the same in themselves.
on the reservation as one of 12 children. He was accepted to play football in college with the expectation of having a successful football career. His plans changed quickly when he decided to drop out of college to help his mom, who was diagnosed with stage-four skin cancer. Eventually, his entrepreneurial spirit took over and he built a successful, international business. At Berkeley Hall, Cat and Kenny are appreciated for their creative vision and proactiveness, often providing leadership donations for major projects. A few years ago, Cat noticed that the Early Childhood Department playground was outdated and brought this to the attention of the school. Cat and Kenny then donated funds to help build a new playground, designed specifically for the age group. More recently, the family provided the support necessary to install a skyfold wall in the new Innovation Lab (see photos on page 9).
The family feels they made the right decision because of how much progress they have seen in Jasmine, who is a spirited child and “marches to the beat of her own drum,” according to Cat. “The structure that BHS provided has transferred into the home and Jasmine is now quicker to listen to directions, she is more thoughtful of others, and is aware of the impact she has on her surroundings.” Cat and Kenny are visionaries. They are always looking for ways to help the school, and when they have an idea, they act upon it quickly — something they attribute to their backgrounds. Cat, along with her five sisters and one brother, grew up just outside of Seattle in a very conservative Mormon family. She is a motivated selfstarter, which allowed her to achieve her dream of being a professional singer, a career she started about 20 years ago, eventually moving to Los Angeles and starting her family. Kenny belongs to the Bear Clan, from the Mohawk tribe under the Iroquois Confederacy. He was born and raised
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The Great Gatsby Gala was a roaring good time, not to mention a very successful fundraising event! Everyone turned out decked-to-the-nines, looking amazing – many in 20’s-inspired garb – and all contributed to what was an extremely glamorous and fabulously fun night at the Skirball Cultural Center.
We at Berkeley Hall School extend our most sincere thanks to our wonderful and dedicated Gala Chair Jaclyn Vercillo and her amazing team of volunteers. Our Emcee/Auctioneer Team, Tava Smiley and Demian Lichtenstein, were dynamic and gracious. Bid-for-the-Kids Hosts, Erica Moore-Burton and Chappale Burton, led the charge in a donation appeal with staggering results. Along with Tava and Demian, Brooke Lichtenstein helped lead the auction item procurement process. Behind the scenes, Auction Software Chair, Dorothy Sheng, spent countless hours heading up the process of entering into the bidding software each of the more than 200 items that our generous community donated. Graphic Designer Drew Frist was responsible for the beautiful artwork that you saw all year and helped bring Jaclyn’s vision to life. Mary Yang’s event company, Blossom Events, provided the evening’s beautiful floral arrangements. There are too many dedicated volunteers to thank in this short message, but each and every one was absolutely indispensable and is appreciated more than words can express. Also, to everyone who solicited auction items, donated and bid on them – thank you! To our sponsors and underwriters and Bid-for-the-Kids donors, thank you! To everyone who attended the big night – thank you!
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DIANE WARD ’52 has been living in St. Petersburg, Florida for the past 17 years. She is actively involved in raising funds for the Florida Orchestra as well as being a member of Infinity, a group that raises money to support abused adults and children. Future travel plans include a 3-week Caribbean cruise and a 13-day Russian cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow. She enjoys many activities with friends and family and still finds time to take regular walks and go to exercise classes. As she states “Life is good here in Florida!” BROOKS B. ELLWOOD ‘57, Ph.D, MS, BS “When I first came to Berkeley Hall and tried to enroll, they tested me and apparently I couldn’t read or write. BHS suggested to my mother that she hire a tutor for the summer, which she did. In the Fall, she took me back to BHS and I was retested. As I understand it, I was allowed to enroll on a probationary status, the lowest student in the class, and that I would be retested in December. I was informed after the test in December that I was then in the middle of the class. I was tested in May and at that time I was told I was one of the top students in the class. I attended for two years and then my folks moved, but it was Berkeley Hall and the preparation that I received
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there, that saved my life!” Brooks is currently the Robey Clark Distinguished Professor in Geology at LSU. He has traveled the world working on research projects. His current research involves discovery by dating the oldest manmade structure in the Western Hemisphere. BETTY MCMICKEN ’57, Ph.D, CCC-SLP, Associate Professor Emeritus, CSU Long Beach; Assistant Clinical Professor UCIMC will be retiring from University teaching in June 2020. She will, however, still maintain a small private practice as a speech-language pathologist. Speech pathology may be her vocation but her avocation and life-long passion continues to be owning and riding horses, an activity she plans to never retire from! Although she has many degrees, when asked about her schooling she always answers Berkeley Hall, as “it is my foundation”. Betty is also a second-generation alumnus, following in the footsteps of both her mother Eleanor Osborn ’36 and her Uncle Tom Osborn ‘45.
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KIRK THATCHER ’77 is an Emmy award winning writer/producer, an award winning television, commercial and viral video director, as well as a creature maker and designer for both films and television. Kirk was one of the three regular judges on the Syfy channel series,“Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge”. In 2018 he created and Executive Produced a series for Netflix entitled, “The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell” with Christine McConnell and the Jim Henson company. He also co-wrote and co-directed the hit Muppet Live Shows that played at the Hollywood bowl and in London’s O2 stadium. Kirk was an associate producer on Star Trek IV, in which he had a memorable cameo as the Punk on the Bus, rocking out to the punk anthem he both wrote and sang, called, “I Hate You.” Hard to believe he once suffered from severe stage fright. Kirk credits teachers Cindy Linke and Hal Hoerner, from his time at Berkeley Hall with understanding his potential, getting him out of himself, casting him in two plays. He had such a good time performing, he lost all sense of embarrassment, and the rest is history.
ALLEN RUBINCHUK ‘13 after being away for a full year in the Army, came back to Berkeley Hall to surprise his brother Milan in Kindergarten! He shared, “Seeing my brother for the first time in a year made me so happy. He always looks up to me, and now that he’s at Berkeley Hall, I feel he will follow in my footsteps and work hard to be successful. Berkeley Hall taught me how to strive for success in life, my teachers prepared me educationally and I learned how to achieve goals I never thought I could accomplish. Being mentally prepared for high school was a big advantage because I knew how to better myself in life, as I pursued becoming a doctor, and as I took my first steps into adulthood by joining the army. I’m thankful that my brother is getting the same preparation for life, it has served me well.
DANIEL MALAKHOV ’01 “BHS made a significant impact on me and I’m forever grateful for my time there”. Daniel moved to San Francisco in 2015 and is currently working as a Manager of Brand Marketing for Blend, a financial technology startup. In March 2019 he married his long-time partner Joshua Brost, Director of Marketing at Microsoft.
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Ways to GIVE Each Berkeley Hall student’s education is financed by both tuition and annual giving. Between 12% and 16% of the operating budget comes from your philanthropic gifts each year. It is YOUR support that makes the Berkeley Hall experience distinctive for every child. THANK YOU. GIFTS OF CASH (CASH, CHECK AND CREDIT CARDS) Gifts of cash are tax deductible within the guidelines established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Credit card gifts can be completed securely online at www.berkeleyhall.org/give. Please make checks payable to Berkeley Hall and mail them to our Business Office. ANNUAL FUND PLEDGE We encourage pledges to the Annual Fund, so that participation can be counted early in the year. All pledge commitments should be fulfilled by June 30, in order to count for the current fiscal year. You can make a pledge to the Annual Fund online at www.berkeleyhall.org/give. RECURRING GIFTS Berkeley Hall provides the opportunity to give recurring gifts. If you are interested in giving a recurring gift, please visit our website at www.berkeleyhall.org/give. MATCHING GIFTS Many corporations will match an employee’s gift to a charitable institution such as BHS, effectively doubling your gift. Please ask your employer for a matching gift form. GIFTS OF APPRECIATED SECURITIES (STOCKS OR BONDS) Should you wish to donate stocks or bonds to BHS, please contact the Advancement Office.
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CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES If you wish to support Berkeley Hall as well as receive an income stream, a charitable gift annuity is a great option. Please contact the Advancement Office for more details. REAL ESTATE Giving a gift of real estate, such as a personal home, vacation home, undeveloped property, or a farm, can be a highly effective philanthropic and financial strategy. GIFTS IN-KIND We welcome non-cash gifts of goods or services. Examples of gifts-in-kind include, but are not limited to books, supplies, equipment, artwork and furniture. PLANNED GIFTS Remembering Berkeley Hall in your will or charitable trust, or as a beneficiary to a retirement plan offers the opportunity to leave a legacy gift that will impact young lives for years to come. If you would like assistance planning your contribution, please contact Sonya Nuñez at snunez@berkeleyhall.org or at 6421, ext. 259. BERKELEY HALL 16000 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049 310-476-6421 www.berkeleyhall.org
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Thank you for your continued support of the Berkeley Hall mission!
