2023-2024 Annual Report
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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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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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Ways of Giving Your support helps make St. James’ an exceptional place for learning!
Your support helps make St. James’ an exceptional place for learning! Your gift can be in cash, check, credit card or appreciated assets. You can make a one-time annual gift or pay a pledge in installments. Please contact the Advancement Office to make any special arrangements or discuss your questions. If you would like to make a gift to St. James’ Episcopal School, please visit the Giving section of our website which can be found at this link.
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popular ways to give.
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