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2023-2024 Annual Report

2023 - 2024

ST. JAMES’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

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ST. JAMES’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

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Letter from Diane Rich, Head of School

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Letter from Caroline Choe, President of the Board of Trustees

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Financial Overview

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The Every Child Fund

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Spring Gala - Emerald Masquerade Ball

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PartyBook

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Board of Trustees

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Advancement Committee

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Senior Administration

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Ways of Giving

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A LETTER FROM THE

Head of School Dear Families,

While I am still in my first few months here at St. James’, I can already feel the abundance of generosity and warmth from our school community.”

While I am still in my first few months here at St. James’, I can already feel the

Gala total. Special thanks to the Parent Association Executive Committee led by Diana

abundance of generosity and warmth from our school community. Witnessing the

Ra-Lee, Ryan Likes, Ashley Kim, and Tanya Yoon.

incredible turnout and spirit at the Back to School Picnic and the Bingo PartyBook was further proof of the extraordinary engagement and support of this special group of

The Every Child Fund makes up around 12% of the School’s budget and is an essential

families.

part of the School’s operating costs, so I want to thank every single family for their contributions and 100% support of St. James’ in the 2023-24 school year.

In what I understand was a difficult landscape for philanthropy within Los Angeles last year with the writers strike and the impact that had on many other industries, St. James’

As we look to the future, I hope to inspire a continued level of engagement and

families showed up and made the School a philanthropic priority. The Every Child Fund

philanthropy, and I will be actively participating in all of the ways that the school

brought in over $1,000,000, PartyBook raised $44,755 and the Spring Gala netted just

community comes together to provide our students with a joyful and challenging

over $400,000 - a record amount for our school. I want to extend my sincere thanks to

learning environment that cements the foundation of their lives filled with opportunity

the parent volunteers who led these efforts: Jennifer Lin, Susannah Laracy, Soo Ji Park,

and meaning.

Nan Joseph, and Michelle Cheng for co-chairing the Every Child Fund, plus all the Grade Ambassadors for helping us reach 100% family participation; Beth Sanford and

On behalf of all of the St. James’ staff, thank you for your continued investment in our

Daisy Lee for co-chairing PartyBook; and the tremendous Gala Committee who were

School and I look forward to partnering with you for many years of innovation and

led by Meagan Olsen, Yolanda Felton, Sylvia Rivera, Charles Kim, and JJ Walsh, who

growth.

produced a fabulous 55 anniversary evening. th

The St. James’ Parent Association not only hosted many wonderful Cultural Celebrations, Family Camp Weekend, and other events too many to name, but also

Diane Rich

brought in significant fundraising through Pizza Fridays which contributed to the record

Head of School

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A LETTER FROM THE

Board President Dear Families, Staff, Students, Alumni, and Supporters of St. James’,

...the primary role of St. James’ is to provide our students the tools and guidance they need to answer the call of leadership and excellence.”

As I reflect upon my tenure, it has crystallized for me that the primary role of St. James’

and administration, being a passionate Episcopalian, and a leader that welcomes

is to provide our students the tools and guidance they need to answer the call of

collaboration to shepherd the institution into a rapidly changing world.

leadership and excellence.

At this juncture, my role as Board Chair has ended and I couldn’t be more thrilled to We believe the path to finding a purpose through education is best fostered with a

announce the successor as Kevin MacLellan. Kevin is a recognized global leader in

strong and early start. St. James’ is able to deliver on this foundational vision mainly

the entertainment industry, but most importantly is a father of two wonderful boys at St.

because of the contribution of the resources by its community members.

James’ and loves the school as much as I do. Kevin and I had the pleasure of working very closely as Co-Chairs of the search committee, and we often joked that we spoke

St. James’ has benefitted from another year of record-breaking fundraising having

to each other more than our spouses! I expect he and Diane will lead the school to new

raised $1,019,375 with 100% participation from our families and Board. What a vote of

heights.

confidence that the school is a great steward of our country’s future leaders. This allows us to recruit and retain our excellent teachers and provide generous tuition assistance.

To the entire Board, I am grateful and couldn’t ask for a better group in terms of

The fantastic production of Matilda at the Ebell Wilshire Theatre and our championship

passion, skillset, and heart for the community. To the community, I am eternally grateful

golf team are also shining examples of what St. James’ can deliver, which is simply the

for the impact you have on the lives of our students. We are very lucky to have each

best enrichment programs in the city.

other and I look forward to another exceptional year.

I also have the pleasure to welcome our new Head of School, Diane Rich. The Board

Sincerely,

and all stakeholders of the St. James’ community had a remarkably busy year making this decision to make sure the best possible choice was made. Diane brings so many wonderful assets which we expect to shine through: deep experience in education

Caroline T. Choe ‘92 Board President

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REVENUE & EXPENSES

Financial Overview OPERATING REVENUES

Tuition and Fees $11,049,284

(1)

Contributions $1,133,331

Total Operating Revenues $13,058,120

Fundraising Events (2) $231,265 In-Kind Contributions $169,508 Auxiliary Income $324,274 Endowment Appropriation $150,459

Unaudited figures 1. Net of Financial Aid and Scholarships of $1,257,310 2. Net of Expenses (including In Kind) of $261,692

OPERATING EXPENSES

Depreciation $512,172

General Operations $2,207,620

Salaries and Benefits $8,906,157 OPERATING RESULTS Net Operating Results ($168,299)

Total Operating Expenses $13,226,419

Physical Plant $676,901 Direct Instruction $445,076 Specialty Instruction $475,620 Fundraising Expenses $2,872

NONOPERATING RESULTS Total Nonoperating Results $438,584 Interest and Investment Income, Net $915,232 TOTAL Change in Net Assets $270,284

Endowment Appropriation $(150,459) Loss from Disposal of Assets $(162,508) Project Costs on Wilton Properties $(163,383)

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St. James’ Episcopal School

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CO-CHAIRS:

GIVING LEVELS:

Michelle Cheng

Angel Wings

$50,000+

Nan Joseph

Head’s Circle

$25,000 - $49,999

Susannah Laracy

Philanthropic Council

$10,000 - $24,999

Jennifer Lin

Seashell Society

$5,000 - $9,999

Soo Ji Park

1968 Association

$1,968 - $4,999

D’Amico Society

$750 - $1,967 $1 - $749

Club Husky

AMBASSADORS

The Every Child Fund Thank you to all who contributed and supported our community during this remarkable campaign!

Andrea Salazar-Kone

Emily Hare

Lang Fisher

Sera Moon

August Martin

Gigi Lam

Malin Wong

Soo Ji Park

Augustine Chung ‘93

Hilary Marx

Margaret Lee ’91

Steph Cha

Brooke Benjamin ’91

Ja-Hong Kim

Matt Murray

Stephanie Adams

Caroline Pho

Jake Itzkowitz

Meagan Olsen

Sumana Wolf

Casee Kelly

Jamie Son

Michelle Cheng

Susannah Laracy

Cat Baker

Janet Kung

Miya Sumii

Sylvia Rivera

Clara Lim

Jennifer Culp

Nan Joseph

Tim Fletcher

Daisy Lee ‘88

Jennifer LaDuke

Nekesha Kyle

Umi Kawabata

Daniel Chun

Jina Park

Nick Leeds

Yemen Fowler

Dennis Dennehy

Joanna Philbin

Perrine Mann

Yolanda Felton

Diana Ra-Lee

John Kennedy

Raushda Kennedy

Yumie Lee

Elaine Kim

John Roman

Rosa Na

Elizabeth YoungMin Chang

Juliet Kwon

Rosalind Lawton

Emilie Matchett

Katie Chang ‘93

Sarah Hwang ‘98

The funds raised through the Every Child Fund are an integral part of the school’s operating budget which supports every aspect of school life. This year, the campaign ANGEL WINGS

PHILANTHROPIC COUNCIL

honored the school’s 55th anniversary. Achieving both goals of $1,000,000 and 100%

Maria Ferrari and John Tumlin

Ambrosia and Dennis Dennehy

Katie and Matt Murray

participation from our community is an incredible milestone that underscores our

Vicky and George Joseph

Amelia Stephenson and Daniel Chun

Kelly and Scott Yang

Anonymous

Lang Fisher

HEAD’S CIRCLE

Anonymous

Lily Hsu and Konrad Schlick

achieving this goal. We are especially proud to celebrate the P2 Dolphins class and

Anonymous

Caroline Choe ‘92 and Jin S. Chun

Luna Kim and Sam Ulin

our 6th graders, who were the first to reach 100% participation this year, earning an ice

EJ and Tae Hyun Shin

Clara and Glen Lim

Margaret Lee ‘91 and David Bommarito

cream party as a reward!

Erica Hanson and Ike Barinholtz

Diana Ra-Lee and Brian Lee

Nina and Kent Bailey

Jeet Sohal and Eric Andersen

Elizabeth Yarborough and Peter Hagist

Rosalind Lawton and Thom Zadra

Jenny Yoon and Kyehan Kim

Emily Levin and Shawn Hare

Shio Kusaka and Jonas Wood

Kevin MacLellan and Brian Curran

Irene and Peter Chung

Soo Ji and Jong Park

Liz Raposo and Scott Thomas

Janet Shim and Taos Huskey

Stacie Yee and Gabriel Colwell

raised $1,019,375 with 100% participation during our 55-day campaign, which

collective commitment. Our ECF ambassadors - led by co-chairs Michelle Cheng, Nan Joseph, Susannah Laracy, Jennifer Lin, and Soo Ji Park - were instrumental in

The funds raised through the ECF have enabled us to increase the socioeconomic diversity at St. James’, invest in our teachers, and undertake significant improvements across our campuses. This investment not only enhances the physical environment but

Jennifer Lin and Allan Edmiston

Sumana and Adam Wolf

also supports our commitment to academic excellence and the overall well-being of

Julia and Peter Bae

Tricia and Richard Hoffman

our students. As we continue to grow and evolve, the Every Child Fund remains crucial

Katie and Alphonse Provinziano

Yasmine and Matt Johnson

to fulfilling our mission and ensuring that every child at St. James’ thrives. Thank you to

Katie and Jake Ahn

all who contributed and supported our community during this remarkable campaign!

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SEASHELL SOCIETY Aeysha Carr and Curtis Spears

Jennifer and Joe Hsu

Allison Yoo and Henry Jung

Jennifer and John Lee

Anne and Phillip Gharabegian

John Roman

Anonymous

Judy Oh and Michael Moon

Ashley and Roy Kim

Kyong Kang and Dongjin Lee

Bel and Alan Joseph ‘96

Maureen Hawley ‘96 and Tony Morales

Cathleen and Eric Stern

Michelle Lawrence and Andy Ross

Cece Yang and Bryan Lee

Nan and Victor Joseph

Christine Yeo and Steve Choi

Netflix, Inc.

Diana Suh and Josh McCloskey

Nina Lightdale-Miric and Alexander Miric

Elisabeth Yin Yu and Victor Meng

Sandra Lee

Emily and David Lynch

Sara Lee and Charles Kim

Esther Chang and Matthew Hanna

Sarah and Jack O’Brien

Georgia and Lou Howe

Sora Lee and Jay Um

Ivana Cingel and Ryan Likes

Stephanie Cha and Matt Barbabella

Ja-Hong Kim and Marc Levy

Susannah and Noah Laracy

Jennie Chang and Wayne Tu

Tanya and Arthur Yoon

THE 1968 ASSOCIATION Anonymous

Jihae and Jeong Gu Lee

Rachel and Justin Klaeb

Anonymous

Jina and David Park

Robert Ahn

August Martin and Ryan Mahlum

Joanna and Jesse Jacobs

Rosa Na and Jimmy Hwang

Bellinda Alvarez and Martin Scott

Julia Enescu and Jeff Balis

Sabina Yoo and Daniel Moon

Brooke Benjamin ‘91 and Joshua Benjamin

Karen Hur ‘86 and George Hur

Sally Pressman and David Rogers

Casey and Sean Morris

Kayla and Sean Lee

Sarah and Peter Ha

Cristina and Hanley Baxter

Ken Robbins

Sarah Suh and James Kim

Daisy Lee ‘88 and Zachariah Kahn

Laura Skoczylas and Tony Newman

Sera and Ray Hahn

Dr. Chong Won

Leehwa and Craig Nakamatsu

Stella and Gary Taglyan

Erin Walsh and Christian Högstedt

Maisie and Richard Radford

Stephanie and Kaleo Adams

Eva Qiu and Alwin La Pietra

Malin Wong and James Kissane

Sun and Roger Kim

Hilary Marx and Nicholas Leeds

Marcie Ulin and Matt Lau

Sunkyoung Kim and John Han

Hyunsook Huh and John Park

Marge and Walter Manzke

Susan and Brian Gillespie

Jamie Quinn and Jake Itzkowitz

Matthew McAlpin and Robert Goff

Sylvia Rivera and Eric Schaar

Jamie Son and Jeong-Ho Roh

Melissa Loy and Mike Margolin

Syrinthia and Stefan Studer

Jennifer Hye and David Kim

Michelle and David Cheng

The Walt Disney Company

Jessica and Ji Lim

MJ Lee and Stephan Kim

Umi Kawabata and Benjamin Baudhuin

Ji Lee and Meehee Beck

Nina Freudenberger and Michael Larocca

William and Scout Kemper

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CLUB HUSKY

D’AMICO SOCIETY

Adreon and Travis Fenderson

Cat Baker

Kate Buhrmaster

Alexa Laffen and Paul Felten

Chenelle Geoffroy-Lindsey

Kate Cress

Alice Kuramoto

Chris Marcil

Katie and Eric Sithideth

Amanda and Nathan VanHook

Chris Zapata

Katie Lowry Chang ‘93 and Will Chang

Amanda Reno and Mazik Saevitz

Christina Kim and Apurba Pathak

Kejia Pan

Amgen, Inc.

Clara and Bret Martin

Kelli Chau

Ana Araya

Crystal and Austin Clements

Kelly and Alex Montalvo

Andrea Salazar-Kone and Moussa Kone

David Forrest and Robert Rave

Kroger

Andrew Wright

Davlyn and Kyle Mosley

Kundi Li and Anthony Wang

Angela Zotea

Denise Gocke

Kyeong and Duk Kyoung

Annelyne Coronado and Victor Oseguera

Doug Jones

Laporchea Street

Anonymous

Edward Hermeno

Laura and Michael Longo

Anonymous

Effie and Lance Williams

Laura and Michael Riley

Anonymous

Effie Turnbull Sanders and Edward Sanders

Leslie D. Emge

Anonymous

Eileen and Lewis Fein

Leslie Madill and Joni Lefkowitz

Anonymous

Elizabeth Desmarais

Lisa Cargill

Anonymous

Elizabeth YoungMin and Sonny Chang

Loranda Paul

Anonymous

Emerald Berg and Christopher Bou Saeed

Lupe Isas and Wayani Taylor

Anonymous

Emily Cloke and Anthony Kluth

Marika and Antonello Dato

Anonymous

Erica and David Slade

Meg Fain ‘96 and Evan Jenkins

Anonymous

Eunkyoung Park and Hojae Lee

Mehmet Pekerol

Anonymous

Eura Lim

Mei-Ling Leonard

Anonymous

Frances and Kyle Armantrout

Minsuk Oh and Hoon Kim

Anonymous

Hannah Elins and Leo Hertz

Miya Sumii and Yemen Fowler

Anonymous

Hannah Lyu and Sun Hoo Kim

Nadine Medley-Jackson and Rickman Jackson

Anonymous

Heivi Kim and Edgar Cho

Nkechi ‘87 and David Howell

Adrienne White and Albert Won

Gia Paladino-Wise and Michael Wise

Lisa Christensen and Ken Peltan

Anonymous

Hyo Yeon and Steve Lau

Patricia Joseph

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Gigi Chen and Sherman Huo

Lisa Yang

Anonymous

Hyun Ok Cha and Jae Sa

Paul Serrano

Anonymous

Gigi Lam and Mike Selsky

Marisa Miller and Jonathan Berzer

Anonymous

In Hee Na and Jin-Ho Phark

Perrine and Edward Mann

Anonymous

Hye Won and Benjamin Lee

Meagan Olsen

Anonymous

Irish Giron

Richard Yi

Ashley and Tim Fletcher

Hyunhee Kang and Donald Lee

Michelle Bussarakum and Bryan Searing

Anonymous

Jeahee Pyo and Robert Chu

S. Monica Soni and Chris Cowan

Bindhu Varghese and Jonathan Sheldon

Isis and William Rivera

Raushda and John Kennedy

Anonymous

Jean Lee and Toan Tran

Sangeun Kim

Binna Yu and Sungdeuk Son

Janet and Fan-Wei Kung

Riot Games, Inc.

Anonymous

Jennifer Chou and Joe Webb

Sarah Godoy

Carmella and Raj Singh

Jennifer and David Feeney

Sera Moon and SangDo Park

Anonymous

Jennifer Sarayba and Raf Sosnowski

Sarah Hwang ‘98 and Christopher Su

Chantal and Jarrett Dube

Jennifer Culp and John Hoffman

Sheldon Berger

Anonymous

Jennifer Sohal and Oleg Sultseng

Sean Smith

Claire and Sung Han

Jenny O’Brian and Ryan Koh

Shin and Sunju Kim

Arnold Blanshard

Jennifer Ufford

Siri Garber and Thomas Chorley

Crystal Boateng and Christian Kouma

Ji Eun Choi and Tae Hwan Kim

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Ashley Samuels

Jessica and Gonzalo Andrade

Sue and Tao Leung

Daniela Kim and Jeffrey Kim

Ji Yeong Park and Hyun Jong Kim

Sooyoung Kim and Kunhee Park

Ashling Loh-Doyle and Andrew Nunnelly

Jessica and James Chu

Suzanne and Charles Rowins

Diana Won and Sean Stephanson

Joanna Philbin

Sue and Stephen Ma

Benjamin van der Veen

Jessica Schibler and Prague Robert

Tara Russell and Scott Ashby

Elaine Kim and Aram Lee

Juliet and Eric Kwon

Sunmi Son and Ryan Ahn

Beth and Jonathan Sanford

Jonathan Dar

Theppong Sae-Low

Elizabeth and Kenneth Kim

Juyoung and Jinwook Park

Teresa Leung and Isaac Lee

Brandon Felton

Joyce Park and Jason Macaya

Thomas Parker and Kevin Blickfeldt

Elizabeth Fain-LaBombard ‘92 and John

Kara and Chris Smith

Tom Davidson and Robert Levine

Brandy and Gary Anderson

Joyce Shin and Benjamin Turner

Tiffany Joseph ‘92 and Christopher Schreib

LaBombard

Kate and Eugene Hong

Yolanda Felton

Brian Duggan

Jules and Crispin Leyser

Tracy Bennett

Emily Berger and Franklin Hess

Katherine and Alex Pittman

Yong Ho and Jin Kim

Capital Group Companies

Julie Amaya

Valerie Sullivan

Eunice Kim and Daniel Chang

Lauren LeFranc and Ryan Scott

Yumie Song and James Lee ‘86

Caroline Pho and Ted Chung

Kali Conner

Vanessa Mesia and Alexander Ullrich

Eunju Kim and Ju Hyun Lee

Lesley Blume and Gregory Macek

Yuna Cho and Eunshik Shin

Casee Kelly and Adam Benson

Kasey McGarrigle and Christian Santaniello

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Spring Gala Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Emerald Masquerade Ball raised an impressive $400,773, setting a new school record.

On May 4th, 2024, St. James’ hosted the enchanting Emerald Masquerade Ball in

The Board of Trustees honored retiring Head of School, Peter Reinke. Ike Barinholtz

honor of the school’s 55 anniversary. The gala committee - who were led by Meagan

and Sally Pressman returned as our MC’s, while the live auction was hosted by live

Olsen, Yolanda Felton, Sylvia Rivera, Charles Kim, and JJ Walsh - helped transform

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the school’s field into an enchanting garden, complete with over 500 feet of mylar, 400 trees, 300 hand-made masks by our students, and inflatable baubles over 10

Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Emerald Masquerade Ball raised

feet tall. Special thanks to David Rogers and Kara Leigh Powers for building the giant

an impressive $400,773, setting a new school record. The funds will support vital

masquerade mask that welcomed guests as they arrived at the event. The St. James’

programs such as our Beyond School initiative, tuition assistance endowment, and

community leaned into the Emerald Masquerade Ball with gusto - everywhere you

other essential school needs. This successful event not only brought our community

looked was emerald green with gowns, tailored suits, and masquerade masks galore.

together in celebration but also reinforced our commitment to ensuring a vibrant educational experience for all students at St. James’. As we reflect on this memorable

Our gala committee also outdid themselves and secured a record-number of silent

night, we extend heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated and contributed,

and live auction items! The gala featured an exciting live auction with coveted items,

making it a truly unforgettable celebration of our school’s rich history and bright future.

including passes to the Magic Castle and luxurious getaways to the Four Seasons in Maui and Orlando. A highlight of the evening was the spirited game, “Last Paddle Up,” where the last donor to raise their paddle won a highly sought-after front-of-carpool parking spot, adding an element of fun and competition to the festivities.

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Enormous Thanks to our Gala Sponsors: Aeysha Carr and Curtis Spears Brian Curran and Kevin MacLellan Caroline Choe ‘92 and Jin S. Chun EJ and Tae Hyun Shin Erica Hanson and Ike Barinholtz Esther Chang and Matt Hanna Hyung G. and Ki Kim Jeet Sohal and Eric Andersen

Party Book

Jennifer Lin and Allan Edmiston Jenny Oh and Andy Kim Jessica and Oliver Walsh John Roman Katie and Alphonse Provinziano Katie and Jake Ahn Margaret Lee and David Bommarito Maureen Hawley ‘96 and Tony Morales Monica Soni and Chris Cowan Nan and Victor Joseph Nina and Kent Bailey Nina Feudenberger and Michael Larocca Parent Association

PartyBooks continue to thrive at St. James’, showcasing the PARTYBOOKS AND HOSTS

creativity and enthusiasm of our families while raising an

• Bingo on the Field: Meagan Olsen, Jae Chung, Ambrosia

impressive $44,755 this year! From the spirited Bingo on the

Dennehy, Matthew McAlpin, and Loranda Paul

• Fall Carnival: Bel and Alan Joseph, Nan and Victor Joseph,

Sara Lee and Charles Kim

Tiffany Joseph and Chris Schreib, and Jennifer and Tom

Sarah and Jack O’Brien

LaDuke

Shio Kusaka and Jonas Wood Soo Ji and Jong Park

• Holiday Wreath Making: EJ Shin, Julia Bae, and Ji Young Park

Sumana and Adam Wolf Susannah and Noah Laracy Tricia and Richard Hoffman

• Santa Photo and Fun: Kayla Lee, Jessica Lim, Luna Kim, and Jamie Son

• Soul 2 Seoul: Soo Ji and Jong Park. Special thanks to our chefs and mixologists: Kaleo Adams, Brooke and

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Joshua Benjamin, Adam Benson and Casee Kelly, Yemen

Aeysha Carr

Maureen Hawley ‘96

Fowler and Miya Sumii, George Hur, James Kim, and Mike

Ashley Kim

Meagan Olsen

Margolin and Melissa Loy

Cat Baker

Melissa Loy

Charles Kim

Nkechi Howell ‘87

EJ Shin

Sarah O’Brien

Judy Oh

Sylvia Rivera

Malin Wong

Yolanda Felton

• Valentine’s Cookie Decorating: Luna Kim and Allison Yoo • Baking with Marge Manzke at République: Marge and Walter Manzke

• Drag Queen Game Night: Kevin MacLellan and Brian Curran

Field and the festive Fall Carnival, to the delightful Holiday Wreath Making and Santa Photo events, there was truly something for everyone to enjoy. Highlights also included the Soul2Seoul BBQ cook-off, the fun-filled Valentine’s Cookie Decorating, and the lively Drag Queen Game Night, proving that St. James’ families know how to throw unforgettable parties.

Enormous thanks to all our generous hosts and our PartyBook co-chairs, Beth Sanford and Daisy Lee ‘88, for their dedication and vision in elevating this beloved fundraising initiative.

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Board of Trustees

Advancement Committee 2023-2024 MEMBERS

2023-2024 TRUSTEES Caroline Choe ‘92

Adam Wolf

Augustine Chung ‘93

President

Effie Turnbull-Sanders

Beth Sanford

Esther Chang

Brian Curran

John Roman

Jennifer Lin

Caroline Choe ‘92

Vice President

The Rev. Dr. Kate Cress

Daisy Lee

Ken Robbins

EJ Shin

Erica Hanson

Kevin MacLellan

Jennifer Lin

Treasurer

Peter Reinke, Head of School

Jina Park

Sandra Lee

Judy Oh

Sarah O’Brien

Soo Ji Park

Augustine Chung ‘93 Secretary

Susannah Laracy Tanya Yoon Yolanda Felton

Your support in our fundraising programs sustain an extraordinary culture of philanthropy and ensure a first-rate education for our students.

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Senior Administration 2023-2024 MEMBERS Peter Reinke

Kara Powers

Head of School

Director of Admission

Elizabeth Desmarais

Jules Leyser

Assistant Head for Systems and Matriculation

Director of Advancement and Communications

Mei-Ling Leonard

Aidan Koh

Assistant Head for Early Child Education

Chaplain

Jenny Ufford

Amy Schlecter

Upper Grade Dean

Chief Financial Officer

Rochelle Rosel

Lora McManus

Preschool Director

Dean of Students and Belonging

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THE 2023 - 2024 ANNUAL REPORT

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