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A Letter from Mary Miller ‘72 A Letter from Sister Stephanie Still, PBVM 2011 Financial Report Introduction Annual Giving Program Alumnae Giving School Programs Scholarship Program Platinum Club Presentation Circle TADA! Booster Club Company Matching & In-Kind Business Donors Nano Nagle Society Lantern League Endowment Grandparents Giving Direct Aid In Memory & In Honor Auction Circle Dinner Volunteers of the Year Scholarship Luncheon In Memoriam
Presentation Magazine | 2011 Annual Report Presentation High School 2281 Plummer Avenue San Jose CA 95125 www.presentationhs.org This Annual Report reflects gifts received from Dec. 1, 2010, to Dec. 1, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Every effort has been made to ensure that the listings are accurate, but if a mistake has been made, we sincerely apologize. Please inform us of the error by contacting Donna Delaney at 408264-5110, ext. 2447, or ddelaney@pres-net.com. Presentation Magazine is published three times a year for parents, alumnae and friends of Presentation High School. For address changes or questions, contact Amy Pizarro at (408) 264-1664, ext. 2420, or e-mail apizarro@pres-net.com. Board of Trustees Manuel Alba Mari Alba Lou Basile Chuck Berger Ron Cali Rick DiNapoli Neil Fanoe Barbara Gentzkow Ernie Giachetti Gary Giannini Marlaine Griffin Gaye Landau-Leonard Keith Meyer Lon Normandin Linda Okenquist Marc Parkinson Ron Piziali Vicki Pope Sr. Joan Riordan, PBVM Sr. Kathleen Sickly, PBVM Marian Stuckey Donna Teresi Lissa Whelan Vanessa Zecher ’80 Associates Fred Crary David LaVelle Bob Longinetti Marc Poirier Sr. Claude Power, PBVM Garrett Rajkovich Administration Julie Edson Susan Ferrari ’86 Mikacich Mary Miller ’72 Magazine Editor Amy Pizarro Magazine Designer Deila Caballero ’01
From the Sisters of the Presentation Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all the members have the same function, so too we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the favor bestowed on each of us. Romans 13: 4 – 6 This famous passage from Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans continues by naming particular gifts that the Holy Spirit gives to the Christian community. When we consider the Presentation High School community, it would be impossible to name and describe all the gifts of students, faculty, administrators, staff, alumnae, parents, alumnae parents, friends and benefactors who contribute to the well-being and success of this dynamic center of education. A Presentation education, whether beginning with Nano Nagle in her schools in Cork, Ireland, or continuing today with Presentation High School, is all about recognizing, valuing and developing gifts. Nano could never have imagined Presentation High School in some ways. A robotics club, not to mention all the technology, clearly was beyond her experience. However, in all the important ways, Nano would feel right at home with the school community created through the efforts of so many. The person-centered community, the academic excellence, the conscious development of each student’s gifts and talents, the extended community of supporters, and the generosity of sharing personal gifts would be very familiar to Nano. This Annual Report celebrates some of the school community members and the gifts they give so freely. To all of you who give in so many ways, on behalf of the Sisters of the Presentation, I want to say thank you. My prayer for you is that you will experience “that it is in giving that we receive” and that your gifts rebound to you many fold. Sister Stephanie Still, PBVM President Sisters of the Presentation
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2011 FINANCIAL REPORT 4.9%
INCOME
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
$ 13,266,322
$646,280
1%
INVESTMENTS
$120,000
15.6% FUNDRAISING $ 2 , 0 79,822
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T UI T I O N / F EE S $10,420,220
EXPENSES
$ 13,266,322
3.3%
UTILI TIES/ INSURANCE $ 411,000
5.6% STUDENT
7.8%
2%
LONG-TERM BUILDING MAINTENANCE $231,004
<1%
FUNDRAISING EXPENSE
$115,000
ACTIVITIES
PLANT MAINTENANCE
$741,652
$1,028,576
8.5%
ADMINISTRATION $1,139,891
INSTRUCTIONAL $ 9 ,5 9 9 , 1 9 9
Introduction From frittatas to flowers, centerpieces to center stage, Presentation High School is fortunate to have an army of behind-the-scenes volunteers whose special talents touch every part of our campus. Hour after hour, day after day – and, yes, year after year – these people show up, roll up their sleeves and do what they do best, whatever that means. In this year’s Annual Report, which is a nod to our many generous
donors, we are pleased to also shine the spotlight on members of our community who donate in unusual, interesting and often unnoticed ways. We also learn about five students who saw a need that touched their hearts and raised their hand to say “I can help” – each doing so in her own unique way. We hope you enjoy their stories, and we thank all of our donors and helpers for fostering the wonderful spirit of giving that makes Presentation such a special place.
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Who is a Parent Board stalwart and chef extraordinaire?
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Who are alumnae parents with a knack for numbers?
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Who is a master of chains, sprockets and transmissions?
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Who are the next generation of post-plaid Pres supporters?
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Who is Presentation High School’s resident green thumb?
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Who are alumnae parents who never hide their Panther Pride?
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Who is an alumnae mom and queen of cosmetics?
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Who are the grande dames of the Presentation Auction?
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Who is an expert creator-of-something-out-of-nothing?
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Who is an alumnae parent with a knack for needle and thread?
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Student Spotlight: Nepheli Aji ‘13
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Student Spotlight: Meryl Parks ‘13
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Student Spotlight: Ruchi Desai ‘13
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Student Spotlight: Erin Hughes ‘13
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Student Spotlight: Marie-Claire Guidoux ‘12
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So many families contribute to our Annual Giving Program, which helps us meet our operating shortfall each year. The wonderful programs and services our students deserve are made possible through the generosity of the following people.
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Equalberto & Remedios Abaya Stephen & Denise Abely Michael Acks & Ane Murphy Felix & Theresia Adikara Kaushal & Anita Agrawal John & Donna Urata ‘66 Agresta Lupe Aguinaga Miriam Ahern Carmen Alba ‘05 Junn & Lottie Alfelor Brian & Lisa Allen Donald & Elizabeth Allen Ken & Kathleen Alongi Patrick & Terre Alongi Hal & Patty Alphonse Jim & Malinda Alves John Ambroseo & Jeanette LaCorte David & Carolyn Anderson Mark & Diana Anderson Nick & Linda Antonopoulos Gary & Pam Aquilina Lisa Hevia ‘79 Arens Robert & Ophelia Artana Michael & Camille Asercion John Augis Carlos & Diane Normandin ‘83 Azevedo Frank & Rose Baglione Fred & Staci Balanay Srinivasa Banna & Sobharani Dharamana Charles Barker & Patricia Piini-Barker Steve & Elisa Robertson ‘90 Baroni Thomas & Mary Barsch Gerry Bartholic Dan Bartlett Joe & Cheryl Mirassou ‘67 Battiato Marilyn Bauman James & Shirley Beall Rick & JoAnn Beaulieu Scott & Mary Every ‘75 Beaumont Steve & Rita Becerra Frank & Anita Belluomini Russell & Gina Jones ‘81 Bence Tony & Barbara Bennetti Gary Berg & Mary Pardo John & Diana Bergen Robert Berger Matthew & Susan Bernal Robert & Nancy Bernal Paul & Katie Bertoldo Prakash & Baljit Bettadapur Agostinho & Rose Bettencourt Erick Bigelow James & Gina Billings William & Kellie Blach Diego Blanc & Maria Zoco Lance & Barbara Boling
John & JoAnn Bonacorsi Rick Bose, Jr. & Carol Attanasio-Bose Jeffrey & Donna Boss Nelda Boss Val Bovone John & Nancy Bozzo Jim & Denise Brady Patrick & Cindy Brahney Mark & Wendy Brannan John Braunreuther & Amy Lambert Lillian Brennan Terry Briggs & Robin Love Evan & Violet Brooks Fred & Willy Brown Eric & Rebecca Bruno Barney & Pat Brust Duc & Theresa Bui Richard & Kathleen Bullene Lisa Randazzo ‘78 Bunnell Mark Burr & Suzanne Borges Steven & Lisa Butler Nicholas & Cynthia Buttitta Patrick & Denise Callinan Tony Camillo Douglas Campbell & Constance Marleau Sondra Campos Eli & Barbara Cardenas William & Gail Carder Thomas & Deborah Carey Bob & Dana Piziali ‘88 Carollo Kathy Grim ‘71 Carter Arthur & Mary Casey James & Linda Castro Alan Cezar & Jill Anderson Susan Chavez Mark & Anne Chellino Fred & Mary Beth Chesnut Joel & Sunmi Kang ‘89 Chew Margie Chiechi ‘68 Al & Carmen Ching Paul & Karen Chiswell Raymond & Elaine Chiu James Chou & Dan Yu Kenton & Teri Chow Steve & Amy Cisowski Caitlin Clancey ‘06 Michael & Maureen Curran ‘66 Clark Kim Clearkin David & Anne Costanza ‘77 Coldren Chris Collier Dina Cannizzaro ‘81 Collins Craig & Suzanne Colvin Tracey Conklin Thomas & Michelle Connelly Karin Cooke ‘92 John & Lisa Correnti Dick Coughlin & Liz Stroh-Coughlin Leah Coulter
Bob & Carol Couper Eric & Lea Crawford Thomas & Katherine Cronan Mark & Nanci Jo Crowley Donald & Dolores Currie Donald & Martha Curtis Gregor & Deborah Cuzner Andrej Cvitanic & Ana Morante Patrick & Virginia D’Angelo Vince & Linda D’Arpino Jean Dahl David & Judy Daniels Susan DaRos Eliseo & Anicia Dauz Bud & Wendy Davis Troy & Kristin Deacon Joseph & Laura Decker Christopher Del Signore & Katherine Mullins Leo & Juli Delfino George & Pamela Delgadillo James & Susan DeMedeiros Mansour & Mary Derakhshandeh Russell & Sandi di Bari Dean & Marleen Didech Dennis & Carol Aiassa ‘72 Diodate Leonard & Lynda Distaso Donald & Carrie DiTullio Roy & Adrienne DiVittorio Son Do & Dieuhuyen Mai Tron & Chung Do Alexander & Carmen Dobrushin Maury Domengeaux Dennis & Margaret Donohoe Marybeth Donovan David & Linda Doolin Keith & Kathy Griffin ‘74 Dorsa Michael & Victoria Dove Sara Cirone ‘83 Doyle John Duffy & Mary Kay Redmond David & Denise Dulin Jordan & Jamie Dung Vince Duong & Therese Dao Daniel Dwyer & Diana Murphy Kathy Carroll Earnshaw Patrick & Kimberly Earnshaw Christopher Eaton & Michele Healey Mike & Arlene Edminster Randy & Yolanda Edwards Rabih El Bitar & Hiyam Bitar Michael & Susan Ellenberger Amr & Sherine Elzarka Tim Enney & Catherine Aquino ‘87 Robert & Michelle Eramo Tom & Kathleen Ereno Rey & Tricia Essex Richard & Karla Fargo Polad & Sayeh Fazeli Robert & Estrella Federe
Michael & Carolyn Fehr Don & Marci Fernandez Douglas & Gail Ferrari Marie Ferrari Stephen & Joan Ferrari Wendell & Ginger Fiock Frank Fiscalini Stephen & Lynn Fisher John & Mary Flatley John & Anne Flemmer James & Karen Flynn Robert Fodor & Linda Vinopal Gerhard & Karen Kane ‘73 Foempe David & Dianne Foote Ed & Suzanne Ford Gary & Roberta Fortson Edward & Leslie Fotion Mark & Alycia Frank Michael & Arlene Fukawa Murali & Bhavani Gala Jeffrey & Laurie Galdes Ronald & Barbara Garcia Frank & Ann Gargiulo Craig Garrett Arthur Gatesy & Theresa Wright Zenebech Gebremariam Charles & Julie Geiger Edward & Jeannette Geiger George & Mary Genochio Michael & Carrie Georgette Gerald & Luanne Giacalone Ernie & Marcia Giachetti Walter Gil Timothy & Sondra Gill Art & Dreda Gilmore Matthew & Ann Scapini ‘76 Giluso Mike & Jeanne Glad Jack & Audrey Going Jack & Mary Kay Gurries ‘81 Going Clarence Goldfinger Patricia Gomez Gilbert & Franziska Gong Carl Gonzales Marco Gonzalez Hagelsieb & Teresa Lomeli Pulido Bon & Ann Gotuaco Daniel & Barbara Gould Robert & Jean Gray David & Karri Greenfield David & Judith Gremer David & Jennifer Griffith John & Karen Griswold Timothy Guarnieri & Kathleen Cote Guarnieri Brian & Terri Bedard ‘81 Guastaferro Dale & Marti Guidoux Julian & Cynthia Guillermo Herbert & Eva Gundersen Laura Gutto ‘04 Michael & Kathleen Gutto
Richard & Linda Hagarty Bob & Mary Ellen Hagen Dan & Denise Hall Mary Lucille Halloran Butch & Kim Hamann Andrew & Jane Hamel Mark & Joanne Hames Edward & Marge Hand Kevin & Yukiko Hara Henry & Gillian Harrington Bill & Sally Harrison Bill & Barbara Heil Robert & Doris Hencken Scott Henderson & Margaret Schneck ‘83 Kurt & Terri Henry Richard & Heidi Herz Jim & Margot Hessling Brian & Teresa Hester Bruce & Lucia Heylman Louis & Heather Hoffman Jan Hogan Jack & Kelly Teresi ‘95 Horan Melissa Horn Kevin & Susan Huber Ruth Huber Michael & Lizette Hubert Douglas & Diane Hughes Lii Jye Hung & Hueih Fang Weng Daniel & Debra Hunter Sylvia Hunter Donald & Carol Huntley Michael & Joelle Hurlston David Iacobacci & Mayumi Yoshida Raymond Iacobacci Philip & JoAnn Iatomase Sam & Cindy Imelli Lionel & Sharon Iorgulescu Gerald & Sheryl Ireland Henry Ishizaki Winston & Katie Fanoe ‘83 Jaeb Douglas & April Jenner Marek & Angra Jez Richard & Sharon Johe Cliff & Carol Johnson James & Allison Johnson Jerri & Betty Anne Johnson Shelley Joy Maria Judnick ‘03 Daniel & Kim Kacir Joseph Kafka & Deborah Siebrandt Sam & Betsy Fanoe ‘84 Kais Wael Kamel & Miran Eldeeb Frank Kaul & Maria Chavez-Kaul Sanjiv & Sudha Kaul Paul & Darina Kavanagh Jamil & Zeina Kawa Patricia Kays Elaine Keifer
Kevin Keifer James Keith & Paula Grant John & Kris Giannini ‘83 Kelly Kevin & Chris Kelly John & Laurie Kelm Mark & Andrea Kenter Konstantin & Victoria Kheyfets Mazin Khurshid & Yen Dao Dennis & Michelle Kim Patrick & Eleanore Kirk Gene Kischmischian John & Margaret Klask Dennis & Cecilia Kliewer Paul & Lisa Marie Kofman Neil Korpusik & Margaret Barrett Tracy Kozinets Edward & Noreen Krall Michael & Teresa Kryston Kurt Kuhlmann & Oggie Kim Alex & Amour Kwok Roger & Noriko Lake Richard & Saundra Lambie David & Terry Langlais Donald & Sue Larson Eric Lautenbach David & Janice LaVelle Patrick & Robin Leahey Alfonse & Betty Jean Leal Andrew & Aileen Lee Edward & Rosemarie Lee Francis Lee & Christine Yip Jim & Tina Lee Henry & Maria Leedeman John & Geraldine Leggio Marilynn Lehmann Mark & Cindy Lemma Joseph & Myra Leone Lauren Levitt ‘03 Richard Lewis & Leslie Anderson ‘72 Rolwin & Bernadette Lewis Daniel & Mary Zimmer ‘69 Lezotte William & Anna Likens Chung-Han & Shaw-Shya Lin Gregory & Kimberly Lind Everett & Patti Littlejohn Bob & Valerie Long Melissa Look ‘76 Lawrence Lopez & Martha Torres Reginald & Laurie Lormon Stephen & Catherine Lowney Elroy & Mary Ann Lucero John & Mona Lucitt James & Sheila Lunny Jean & Anh Luong Mark & Jennifer Lupo Alex & Judi Jeffrey ‘79 MacDonell Pat & Sue Stair ‘75 Madden Masud & Mojgan Maesumi William Maffini
Michael & Carrie Maietta Jim & Gretchen Mair Edward & Mary Malysz Mark & Mary Margherone ‘70 Mammini Massimiliano & Kathryn Mancini Al & Cassie Mangini Michael & Vicki Maniglia Sahib & Harkirat Mann Roberto Marcoccia & Cynthia Broderick Luis Marmolejo-Meillon & Yolanda Aguado-Delas-Heras Daniel & Gloria Marquez Jim & Carol Marshall David & Keli Martin Stacy & Jody Martin Daniel & Anna Martinez Danny & Dolores Martinez Abraham & Jeanne Massuda Keith & Diana Matasci George & Mary Mathew John Mathieson & Laura Cannestra Dean & Lynnda Matsuo Andrew & Margaret Mattos Jim & Kimberly McArthur Michael & Molly McCarthy Joseph & Joanna Sargent ‘71 McGrady Harlan & Lisa Normandin ‘77 McHugh Kenneth & Cathy McKeever Jim & Marilyn McMahon John & Debbie Wilson ‘76 McManus Jim & Trish Melehan Manuel & Christine Mendible Vinod & Raji Menon Robert & Laura Meyer Chuck & Eileen Mignosa Jim & Susan Ferrari ‘86 Mikacich Michael & Stephanie Milburn Douglas & Rhina Miller John & Laura Miller Mindy Miller Roger Miller Richard & Gracia Miranda Robert & Martha Miroyan Anurag & Malini Mittal Leigh Ann Moore Robledo Robert & Tina Morcate Jay Morrett & Rita Redfern- Morrett Craig & Emily Morris Joe Morrow Mark & Katy Morton Mohammad Moshref Rick & Kim Josefson ‘83 Moyano Hugh & Anna Mullin Jeffery & Jeanne Mullins
Kevin & Melissa Murphy Michael & Dmitra Murphy Richard & Jennifer Muscha Robert & Nancy Myrback Gena Nahm Josephine Nauta George & Frances Navarro Rob & Lulu Gutierrez ‘80 Neimeyer Mary Nellis Gary Neustadter & Patty Rauch Neustadter Keith & Tam Ngo Peter & Thu-Hang Nguyen Phu & Hai Nguyen Tam Nguyen & Hanh Doan Vu & Lan Nguyen Paul & Katie Nhieu Cathy Niemiller ‘76 Mimi Niemiller ‘77 Mark & Julie Normandin Michael & Janet Pinheiro ‘80 Nottoli Brendan & Jeanette O’Flaherty Gregory & Victoria O’Hara William & Jo Ann O’Hara Thomas O’Keefe Mike & Kim Obot Don & Susan Olsen Anatolio Opulencia, Jr. & Palmyra de la Paz-Opulencia Thad & Mimi Padua Andrew & Vickie Pagnon Dominic & Barbara Panella Jim & Alison Pangburn Larry & Anne Parks Daniel & Julie Passalacqua Rex & Margaret Pastera Dilip Patel & Asha Patidar Rakesh & Angira Patel William & Cynthia Pearl Jack & Gayanne Peckham John & Katherine Peckham Pamela Perisho Myron & Marina Peskar John & Jill Fiscalini ‘79 Peters Michael & Connie Peters Joseph & Linda Bruni ‘67 Pfahnl Timothy & Ly Pham Tom & Khay Phillips Sudarsana Piduri & Madhavi Sudarsana Ron & Betty Pieracci Steve & Robin Pieracci Jeffrey & Mollie Edminster ‘83 Pine John & Susan Pinheiro John & Martha Pistacchi Michael & Dana Polini Bob & Mary Popp John & Donette Popylisen Narayan & Sukanya Prabhakaran Mike & Susan Price
John & Dianne Barulich SF ‘65 Prindiville Douglas & Regina Pryor John & Rosa Purdy Jerry & Mimi Qubain Paul Rabe & Monica Manriquez Nicole Chubb ‘01 Ralston Timothy & Lori Ramsay Gregory & Margaret Randazzo Richard & Maria Randazzo David & Dianna Rao Erasmo & Catherine Rappa 7 Thomas & Debbie Ray Raul & Rosine Real Paul & Usa Rechkemmer Rob & Nancy Redding Kiera Reilly ‘05 Lisa Reinshagen Kelle Remmel Jeff & Ann Ricci Stephen & Katherine Ricossa Leonardo & Estela Riener Nancy Roberts-Collins Dan & Caroline Rodriguez Sarah Rodriguez Pete & Sue Rogers Phil & Janice Roloff Matthew & Lilian Romo Stephanie Schiro ‘79 Ronco Louis & Joanne Rosendin Steve & Patti Rottjakob James & Marie Ruane Joseph & Donna Rubino Paul & Nora Rudy Daniel & Linda Russo Paul & Ana Maria Bruni ‘77 Russo Don & Missy Ryan John & Diane Salamida Wilfred & Marianna Samson Lance & Michelle Sandri Jean Sanfilippo Roy & Nancy Sanfilippo Shailendhar & Purnima Saraf Nino & Janette Martig ‘85 Saso Andy & Peggy Schatzman Raymond & Denise Scheaffer Fred & Muriel Schlichting Robert & Renee Schmid Thomas & Patricia Schneck Casey & Kristin Cooke ‘90 Schneider Leo & Georgia Schon Robert & Leslie Scott Edward & Pamela Brotherton ‘76 Sedano Bill & Sue Seibert Calvin & Ann Sellers Mike Selvog Carla Sendig Mayur & Bela Shah William & Victoria Shaheen James & Peggy Cirone ‘85 Shaw 2011 annual report
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Joseph Sheredy Ted & Dee Sherman John & Tina Shrader Annabelle Fagundes ‘76 Shrieve Antoine & Mahyad Siadat Cesar & Evangeline Simon James & Moira Simunovich Carolyn Sinclair Raj & Melissa Singh Ragini Siva Don Smith Kathryn Smith Tom & Mary Smith Terry & Mary Lou Snowden Wenyi Song & Li Wang Joseph & Connie Sorrentino Suzette Sorrentino Marco & Brandi Sosa Mike & Barbara Hefte ‘74 Spencer Thomas & Mary Spindel Rick & Kate Spring Donald & Barbara Springett John & Barbara Squeri Fred & Karen Stahl Michael & Heather Quint ‘94 Stalions Rhonda Stalions Eileen Jacksteit ‘76 Steger Jim & Joan Stoelker Catherine Stewart ‘77 Strauss Nicholas & Beth Stukan Thomas & Wendy Stutzman Gary & Jill Sullivan James & Anita Sunseri Vincent & Dina Sunzeri Sankaran & Jaya Suresh Tedja & Maria Surjadi David & Mindy Swartz Joan Taft Neeraj & Neelema Tandon Don & Nancy Boehner ‘89 Taylor Michael & Lauri Taylor Thomas & Joan Thamann Barry & Loretta Thomas Jacob & Tesline Thomas John & Heidi Thomas Richard & Mollie Tobias Rey & Maria Tolentino Philip & Sandra Torres Huan Tran & CamTu Nguyen Geri Tuso Frank & Lynn Ubhaus Jack & Doris Urata Kazuya & Ilene Uyesugi Ernesto & Peggy Vallecilla Barbara Van ‘73
Greg & Laura van den Dries John & Margaret van Dyk Paul & Emily Van Hoorickx Cheryl Vargas Matthew & Belinda Vaughan Arthur & Ramona Villalovos Javier & Margie Villarreal Anthony & Dorothy Vischer Hung Vo & Trina Chau Humbert & Emilienne Volante Kumar & Swati Vora Can Vu & Leslie Tran Luc Vu & Chau Tran Manoj & Hemangi Wadekar Bas & Ingrid Wafelbakker Art & Mary Jean Wagner James & Kim Sullivan ‘76 Wahl Lee & Kim Wangworawut Louise Warner Joe & Mary Watson Robert Watson J.J. & Lori Gairaud ‘75 Webb Robert & Helene Weil John & Carol Weller Brian & Danielle Wheatley ‘80 Timothy Wheeler Ken & Michelle Whelan Lissa Whelan Ben & Dana Longinetti ‘96 White Jack & Kay Williams Linda Wilson ‘77 Belton Wolf Gregory & Jennifer Fanoe ‘82 Wolf Randey & Anna Woo Len & Nanette Wood Steven & Madlyn Workman Michael & Beth Woyak Elpidio & Lilia Yalong Dennis & Patricia Young Richard & Barbara Zahner Stanley & Stanley Zajac Jeff & Eileen Zanardi Joseph & Mary Zenk Ronald & Ann Zraick
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Nepheli Aji ’13, held a shoe drive and other fundraisers for Sukrupa, a school in India for children who live in the slums. “I had been to India a couple of times before and I had always passed by the slums and seen the poverty that existed there. When my family and I visited in 2008, I felt like it was my responsibility to do something, anything, to influence the lives of people in the slums. My mom and I brainstormed and we came up with the idea to collect shoes and take them to India.” “I called my project ‘Shoes from the Heart’ and my plan was to collect about 100 pairs of shoes in good condition. I advertised it all over my campus and in my neighborhood. The response was overwhelming. I collected over 500 pairs of shoes and a check for $300!” “My aunt who lived in India suggested that we donate the shoes to Sukrupa, a school where she had volunteered. Sukrupa means ‘good grace’ in Sanskrit, and the name perfectly summarizes this school and its owner, Krupa Martin Das. She was born and raised in India, but moved to the U.S. to do her MBA. One day she realized how lucky she was to have parents who emphasized education. She decided to do something for the less advantaged, so she moved back to India and started this school.” “I had the opportunity to hand out shoes to the students, take a tour of the school, and see the classes. This day was so life-changing for me.” “These children live in shacks and have very little to eat. Often their parents do not support education because it cuts into their time begging on the streets. Sukrupa is the light at the end
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of the tunnel for families in the slums, giving kids a uniform, a hot breakfast and lunch, school supplies and most importantly skills for a better future. They are educated in math, science, English, French, German and the local language.” “When I went to this school, they sang songs for me and showed me their homework. Ever since then, I have wanted to raise money and do whatever I can to help the school’s director, who has become one of my role models. Not only has she created a school of about 350 students but she adopted 10 children who now live with her. If she can make such a big commitment to the poor, I can host fundraisers to help her achieve her goals. Now I try to host one fundraiser a semester for her.” “The shoes project was my first fundraiser, and since I came to Presentation I have sold baked goods, root beer floats and donuts. With these three fundraisers at Pres, I have collected about $550, plus another $500 from outside the school. The director estimates that it takes around $1 per day to fund a child, so the $1,050 I raised funded approximately three students in this past year.” “Volunteering is a way to take a break from our lives and do something for someone else. Small actions can have big results. It is a very humbling experience, because you realize how fortunate you are. It teaches you to never take things for granted.” For more information: www.sukrupa.org
Who is Phil Micciche Parent Board stalwart and chef extraordinaire
Phil’s contributions to the minds, hearts and — let’s face it — stomachs of Presentation High School is legendary. For five years he has overseen the preparation of 2,500 appetizers for the Crab and Pasta Feed, prepared side dishes for the Senior Dinner and Incoming Frosh BBQ, and appetizers for Incoming Frosh Parent Night. At the Mother-Daughter Breakfast he oversaw his fellow volunteers as they whipped up frittatas for 800 guests, and each semester he and other Parent Board members treat the faculty and staff to a scrumptious lunch — Phil’s famous lasagne in the fall and a scrumptious soup in the winter. He has hosted cooking-class fundraisers at his home, auctioned off several “Godfather Dinners” and even organized a pulled-pork dinner and Texas Hold ’Em Tournament, a fundraiser for auction. Phil is responsible for more satisfied smiles at Presentation than you could shake a wooden spoon at. Here’s to the chef!
Phil’s advice: “My favorite tip is to layer seasoning, meaning as you add layers of items to a recipe season them individually.” “My mother and father emigrated through New York’s Ellis Island from Sicily at the turn of the 20th century and settled in the North End of Boston and later to East Boston’s Sicilian section. As with most Sicilian and Italian families, food was the primary topic in our home. My father and his father (Nonno) who lived with us did most of the cooking on weekends. ‘Sunday Gravy’ was a given. Rigatoni was generally the pasta used, and a variety of meats were cooked in the ‘gravy.’ Homemade ciabatta or foccacia were used to soak up any sauce left in your dish. The noon meal would no sooner be over when discussion would start on what the evening meal should be!” “Nonno, like many others, differentiated Italians and Sicilians. He was critical of Italian cooking and would point out what he considered their deficiencies. They used more cream than tomatoes; they were more fond of polenta and rice rather than pasta; they used more butter than good olive oil; they didn’t use fresh basil in their cooking, but converted it to ‘pesto;’ and they were known to mix potatoes with flour to create a dumpling, and not to confuse it with something Central European, they named them ‘gnocchi.’ Understand that Nonno thought using two starches on a single meal to be a grave sin.” “I was born in the middle of our nation’s worst depression, yet in a home that was filled with warmth, love and happiness and somehow or another never lacked for food. I can recall during some tougher times when a single
6-pound capon would be used for three meals for our family of six. It was first roasted and served with veggie and a pasta. The leftover chicken was then shredded and used in a frittata with potatoes and onions and served with foccacia bread, and then finally the bones were used to make a soup with pastina and veggies and served with ciabatta bread.” “My favorite things to make are what people ask for most. For appetizers, Angel Cheese Rolls, pizza, stuffed mushrooms and garlicky shrimp. My favorite soups are pasta fazool, roasted tomato, zucchini and lentil barley. I have a whole variety of 20-minute pastas, and my absolute favorite, lasagna and ‘Sunday Gravy.’ Entrees are mostly chicken … Marsala, Milanese, Cacciatore and Parmesan, as well as pulled pork. For veggies I like roasted broccoli, sauteed stringbeans and sauteed spinach.” “Why do I contribute these efforts even though my daughter graduated almost three years ago? I guess my first response is, why not? I am one of many parents who do this. My reason is to show my appreciation for what the school did for my daughter. She came to Presentation a timid teenager somewhat lacking in confidence and formalized academic learning. She left a confident young woman who can tackle most endeavors and understands now it is no longer just a ‘man’s world.’ It was priceless what Presentation did for her, and my continued efforts are payback. There is a room in my heart I call Presentation, and as long I am able I will continue to contribute my talents and time to this great school.” 2011 annual report
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Presentation is blessed with a proud alumnae community whose generous contributions touch every area of school life. These women are shining examples that our school motto, “Not words, but deeds,” lives on in their hearts long after leaving the halls of Presentation.
Class of 1965-SF Dianne Barulich Prindiville Class of 1966 Maureen Curran Clark Sally DiSalvo Longinetti Mary Ann Freeman Parker Sharon Kelly Grover Kate MacLellan Susan Mann Toussaint Marlene Mirassou Mary Beth Peterson Corbin Genevieve Phillips Pereira Karen Shea Duncan Jenelle Sposito Morella Donna Urata Agresta Class of 1967 Eileen Barrett Mitchell Linda Bruni Pfahnl Pat Cirigliano Larkin Lucy D’Agostino Blenio Helen Dorcich Pavicich JoAnn Ghiggeri Bjornstad Marie Guerin Carr Kathleen Imfeld Janis Marianelli Stumhoffer Anne Middleton Cheryl Mirassou Battiato Margaret Sharon Torrey Christine Shyba Russell Maureen Wade Hennessy Diana Wheatley Class of 1968 Margie Chiechi Michelle Chiechi Hyland Shirley Crippes Willis Kathleen Curran Joann Galindo Deherrera Marylin Moreno McCarthy Janet Thomas Nicholls Class of 1969 Colleen Beall Susan Carey Hurrell Cristine Crooks Pam Danna Charlene DellaMaggiore Penny Giovanetti Kerry Greene VanStockum Beth Keifer Dianne Lagana Mary Ann LoBue Bellandi Liz Wehner Warde Mary Zimmer Lezotte
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Class of 1970 Yvonne Benoit D’Angelo Joanne DeRose Shurter Bonnie Doyle Waude Sharon Firato Marlatt Debbie Higgins Mann Mimi Hogan Holob
Lynne Lajeunesse Steele Michelle LoMonaco O’Neal Mary Margherone Mammini Lisa Matteson Randazzo Monica O’Keefe Schalock Class of 1971 Catherine Battaglia Shaw Michele Dallas Fourie Kathy Grim Carter Mary Heyburn Maro Diane Russo Fontaine Joanna Sargent McGrady Carol Scilacci Tanner Pauline Townsley Smoke Jo Ann Willcoxon Lauer Class of 1972 Carol Aiassa Diodate Gina Anastasi Leslie Anderson Paula Cannino Guevara Mary Miller Kristin Monahan Dickens Andrea Moore Remeta Jayne Rose Miller Class of 1973 Jana Fowles Stevens Joan Gaffaney Laird Linda Healey Karen Kane Foempe Carol Lucia Poizner Barbara Van Class of 1974 Nancy Allen Mary Ferrari Verna Kathy Griffin Dorsa Barbara Hefte Spencer Julie Kenter DiNapoli Cathie Klose Lohr Sandi Maida Callahan Caren Normandin Lesa Pascali Class of 1975 Judy Allen Pfaff Mary Every Beaumont Lori Gairaud Webb Sue Stair Madden Jeanette Turner Browne Lynn Vaudagna Class of 1976 Pamela Brotherton-Sedano Diane Gould Colangelo Melissa Look Sharon Lynch Michelle Marchant Cathy Niemiller Ann Scapini Giluso Kim Sullivan Wahl Debbie Wilson McManus
Class of 1977 Ana Maria Bruni Russo Anne Costanza Coldren Mary Kenter Raffanti Mary Kraut Mimi Niemiller Lisa Normandin McHugh Linda Wilson Class of 1978 Debbie Cetani Arambula Judy Ford Davis Toni Galli Sterling Joanne Geraci Schwartz Lori Mazzuca Duggan Lisa Randazzo Bunnell Julie Rubino Tenenbaum Robin Simpson Koenig Class of 1979 Linda Carey Paulson Cecilia Carranza Lewis Mary Colla Helmers Amy Dedinsky Milani Jill Fiscalini Peters Tracy Gullick Medal Lisa Hevia Arens Tracy Hudson Leinhaupel Judi Jeffrey MacDonell Terri Machado Boskovich Judith Miller Contento Sharon Mosunic Roeder Stephanie Schiro Ronco Class of 1980 Rinda Battu Veronda Carolyn Campbell Graven Julie Cordova Theresa Cronin Crocker Michelle Ferro Hopkins Andrea Fine Gravelle Maureen Folan Lourdes Gutierrez Neimeyer Shelley Mangini Carr Mary Murphy Janet Pinheiro Nottoli Barbara Ramsay McKenzie Teri Rebello Barnett Danielle Wheatley Vanessa Zecher Class of 1981 Terri Bedard Guastaferro Lynn Betando Mulhern Jeanne Brashear Bigelow Dina Cannizzaro Collins Jacqueline Cottingham Courtney Pauline Gowen Duffy Mary Kay Gurries Going Gina Jones Bence Kelly Matalone-Smith Paige Mendez Dickerson Julia Prodis-Sulek
Heather Stanton Mosley Paula Tomlitz Bither Class of 1982 Linda Bertolucci MacLeod Cathy Bonacorsi Bozzo Amber Colbert McDowell Shannon Collins-Tassi Kelly Donahoe Glen Jennifer Fanoe Wolf Terri Smith Lanoie Class of: 1983 Shelly Campagna Caron Sara Cirone Doyle Julie Louise Costanza Groll Mollie Edminster Pine Katie Fanoe Jaeb Kris Giannini Kelly Kim Josefson Moyano Karen Maggetti Hubbell Sue Miner Guarino Regina Murphy Maurantonio Gretchen Nicoletti DiNapoli Diane Normandin Azevedo Kelly Ryan Burns Maria Saglimbeni Jones Julie Salamida Hartley Margaret Schneck Machell Silva Clark Cynthia Skokan Stanley Irene Walsh Class of 1984 Elena Becerra Garald Cathy Caputo Cioth Theresa DiVittorio Mattson Betsy Fanoe Kais Jenifer Jatta Lechtman Kristin Kennedy Angela Piazza Duncan Stacie Rech Walker Katie Ryan Boennighausen Suzanne Sawochka Hooper Kira Shaughnessy Miller Catherine Stanton Hickinbotham Cecilia Sullivan Powers Christine Tabaco Woo Joanne Ventimiglia Pambid Class of 1985 Lisa Bonnici O’Hara Susan Brum Anderberg Peggy Cirone Shaw Dolores Davison Dee Dee DellaMaggiore Pluth Tracy Enochs Wingrove Molly Giannini Carolyn Giovanola Ulrich Catherine Gowen Cindy Kelley McKim Kelly Lowney Bloodgood Janette Martig Saso Pamela Pennington Victor
Deborah Piker Sanders Class of 1986 Geraldine Abaya Markey Melinda Alongi Tricia Chico Stephens Kathleen Cicchi Gotz Susan Ferrari Mikacich Cynthia Ford-Pustelnik Danica Joseph Suzanne Laymon McCreath Melissa Piker Mocker Laura Riopel Mendelson Theresa Taft Wells Class of 1987 Catherine Aquino Wendy Courtney Stanton Rosalinda Druehl Turner Stephanie Filice Reynolds Lisa Gray Fuqua Rachel Haas Krista Hein Hochstatter Oona Huber Smith Connie Kais-Ajlouni Mary McKenzie Rees Deborah McMahon Flora Amy Simpson Enos Claire Twomey Tiscornia Danielle Wulftange Martin Chantell Wyland Kuhlmann Class of 1988 Emily Aquino Cervino Melissa Ballek Aquino Raquel Carranza Mendoza Pauline Hernandez Mauro Amy Jones Corral Heidi Knapp Dana Piziali Carollo Yvonne Tsang Elizabeth Williams MacArt Class of 1989 Nancy Boehner Taylor Tricia Buelna Launder Gina Campanella Anne Marie Freeman McNeill Brigid Harrington Shaheen Kelly Hartigan Engler Sunmi Kang Chew Karey Keuser Lucas Teresa Marshall Branstetter Laurie Pearman Scarborough Stephanie Sozzi Matulich Victoria Tsang Class of 1990 Cathy Bandy Schwarz Deanna Barbaria Clark Kristin Cooke Schneider Janis Demele Colter Kara O’Keefe
Christina Otayco Stanton Lisa Nicole Pignati Cahalan Kathy Pivk Lindblom Elisa Robertson Baroni Kama Whelton Belloni Class of 1991 Kathryn Alderete Leehane Tandy Aye Kelly Callan Gaffaney Valeria DeFazio Makrogiannis Nicole Hockenbury Bowmer Cheryl Hodgin Marshall Theresa Hogan Stenhouse Siobhan Ippolito O’Byrne Wendy Peckham Andham Elizabeth Snowden Johnson Class of 1992 Karin Cooke Jennifer Osganian Canfield Miranda Surjadi Class of 1993 Corinne Bolasna Anne Cronin Stenseth Katie Gotelli Heredia Nikki Langendorf Carolyn Mair Harnish Sara Martin Nicole Silacci Spagnuolo Adrianne Yamaki Class of 1994 Lisa Bedard Nicole Caviglia Arnold Gabrielle Elmidolan Reilly Diane Fiock Rosenthal Becky Golitz Verdugo Hanae Hara Dena Jones Trujillo Aimee Longinetti Geddie Molly McNamara Amy Osganian Ancheta Mariah Jane Paone Angela Pasquinelli Heather Quint Stalions Andrea Shaheen Sehestedt Marisa Watts Cozort Class of 1995 MaryBeth Basile Nadine Ghoddoucy Amelie Glon Werner Colleen Harrington Fleming Anya Luke-Killam Breyon Payne LeDuff Kaecey Smith McCormick Kelly Teresi Horan Angela Wait Holstrom Tiffany Wong
Class of 1996 Gina Bouska Livingston Maggie Dellamano Meyer Lara Dorjath McCullough Angelina Downing McClellan Christine Kliewer Ross Dana Longinetti White Bernadette Lynch Hornig Melissa Overoye Jenn Shull Victoria Stewart Class of 1997 Laura Cali Breiten Christina Pacheco Anderson Jennifer Peskar Sheldon Lisa Pioli Jessica Zenk Class of 1998 Sonia Aguirre Gina Distaso Lynn Firth Harris Stephanie Leupp Katie Rowe Jones Lisa Sunseri Slyngstad Class of 1999 Christina Barrie Michelle Cassidy Kristin Davis Elizabeth Gutto Regina Hackleman Broshear Julia Karr Grace Lattyak Katherine Ravizza Monique Ruiz Danae Schacher Myers Heather Stark Yolanda Tseng Class of 2000 Katherine Bayless Mary Ann Brown Amy Fortin Nevoli Jennifer Javernick Giese Julia Lemon Saber Elena Longinetti Greer Diana Mattson Diana Morrisey Stewart Lindsay Myrback Duquette Carissa Raymundo Chu Sara Werner Costa Sara Wiedlin Silva Class of 2001 Catrina Bliss Pak Elizabeth Cali Olson Jennifer Cao Vijeh Nicole Chubb Ralston Natalie Cunha Emily Currie Briana di Bari
Marie Gutto Karen Krouse Danielle Morgan Danielle Najmeh Nichole Stephenson Catherine Villarreal Kathryn Werback Class of 2002 Serrina Aguirre Megan Alpers Anisha Bhagat Laura Casey Vanessa Dove Natawnee Fritz Renee Hessling Melissa Hunter Jennifer Kaefer Meghan Laskowski Elizabeth Lemon Adrianna Morici Kelly O’Blennis Sharena Paripatyadar Pari-Monasch Meghan Perotti Johannah Spencer Amy Wong Class of 2003 Myra Gasmin Maria Judnick Lauren Levitt Jenna Morris Gutierrez Cristina Munoz Elisabeth Russo Hutchinson Jessica Schmidlin Matthews Ragini Srinivasan Nicole Taheri Carlene Takaki Victoria Whelan Nicole Yarwasky Class of 2004 Kelly Bertoldo Shana Bliss Harris Ashley Callaway Megan Crowley Morgan Davies Rosanne Diodate Erica Escobar Angela Guajardo Laura Gutto Lauren Harper Ashley Howell Christina Leone Amanda Martin Kelly McKinley Lindsay Newman Sarah Phillips Krista Scherbart Christina Short Christina Siadat Kacie Taranto
Allison Walewski Rebecca White Class of 2005 Laura Aguirre Carmen Alba Kristina Alvarez Cristina Arolla Justine Bridgeman Bianca DeRose Shauna di Bari Amanda Dugoni Emily Freitas Christina Giraudo Aurelia Glon Sarah Lambie Jennifer Malone Danielle Martinez Maia Maszara Katie Mitchell Jamie Ng Amanda Ngo Lauren Olerich Laura Pasek Renee Ramirez Kiera Reilly Victoria Ruiz Paula Russo Katrina Semplinski Krizia Torres Jeanine Trenner Goodwin
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Class of 2006 Cherie Austin Lindsay Belveal Catherine Blach Angeliki Bundros Meghan Casey Caitlin Clancey Lindsay Daniels Catherine Furtado Ashley Goesling Jennifer Gong Laynie Jacobs Francesca LeBaron Kelly Meyer Amanda Moriarty Amanda Morin Elizabeth Mrizek Rebeca Munoz Amanda Refy Laura Skinner Rebecca Taylor-Perryman Kelli Wing Class of 2007 Catherine Adriano Michaela Brant Kelly Coble Kristine Daub Elizabeth DiNapoli Brianna Drumm Kelsey Fisher 2011 annual report
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Suzanne Frias Jessica Gordon Kathleen Grey Katherine Guercio Elizabeth Knapp Erin Lane Casey Larson Katherine Lucitt Hanna Morris Jessica Pellerin Christina Polini Melisa Ramirez Theresa Wilson Leann Witherspoon Class of 2008 Loreli Alba Erin Casey Danielle Gong Sungat Grewal Amy Lautenbach Kristen Pederson Kathleen Pope Kirat Sachdev Sara Shapero Class of 2009 Jennifer DiVittorio Elise Fisher Rebekah Phillips Lauren Pinheiro Caitlin Remmel Jenna Saso Class of 2010 Alisha Azevedo Kirstie Gonzales Marina Iatomase Myra Francesca Opulencia Laura Perrone Rachel Phillips Courtney Quinn LaurenJean Rice Sareen Sandhu Victoria Schmitt Class of 2011 Jamie Leonard Lindsay Ognoskie
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2012 Reunions Class of 2007 – August 25 Class of 2002 – August 25 Class of 1992 – September 15 Class of 1987 – September 15 Class of 1982 – September 29 Class of 1977 – October 6 Class of 1972 – September 29 Class of 1967 – October 6
Save the Date!
Alumnae Mother-Daughter Tea Saturday, June 16
Who Norma and are Bill Jeung Alumnae parents with
It simply wouldn’t be Mag Drive without this number-crunching twosome! Norma has been volunteering for this important fundraiser for over 20 years, and Bill joined the effort after he retired 12 years ago. Each fall they and other volunteers gather on Mag Drive counting days. They huddle around the table, fingers busily punching at calculators as they add up the money and verify subscription amounts. In past years they were also relied on to provide a list of students who sold enough magazines to earn T-shirts and stuffed animals, plus the names of Top 10 students for that day. Though the business of the day is important, Norma and Bill also do what they can to make it a fun experience, particularly for new volunteers. And Mag Drive is a family affair for the Jeungs, whose daughters are among the highest sellers in school history – Beth ’97 holds the No. 1 ($8,223) and No. 3 ($5,024) spots, and Karen (’93) is No. 8 ($4,379.) Mag Drive profits are part of the school’s operating budget, so this duty may be a simple one, but it’s also essential, and we are so grateful to the Jeungs for their longtime and loyal support of the girls at Presentation High School. Bill shares some of the highlights of their service:
a knack for numbers
“Initially mom volunteered to help when our first daughter, Karen, entered PHS in 1990, just to get involved with the PHS community. Later, I got the ‘calling.’ When our second daughter, Elizabeth, got to Pres, we made sure we were still available. Gloria Hernandez (former Vice Principal of Student Activities) knew to send us the Mag Drive schedule as soon as it is defined. She also lured me there every year with the great chorizo breakfast burritos!” “The idea of handling cash and checks is not difficult. We count money and subscriptions. A little time management with work and other activities is necessary for any commitment. The casual conversations among other volunteers is refreshing, as we listen to their busy schedules and yet, willingness to help at Pres.” “Why do we continue to help, even after our girls have graduated? We try to set an example. We believe Pres did a tremendous job, academically and socially with our girls. It’s our way to show gratitude for the great job that Pres did for our kids. It also shows our kids (ages 33, 36 and 39) that our gratitude to their schools did not end when they graduated, and perhaps when they have the time, they can also volunteer.”
Bill’s advice: “We recommend all parents get involved in the Pres community. It’s a chance to learn more about our school and also get a feel for the camaraderie among volunteers.” 2011 annual report
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When parents, alumnae and friends of Presentation see a specific program in need of assistance or find a wish list item that touches their heart, they may choose to make a contribution specifically for that item. Athletics, Community Involvement, Performing Arts and more have all reaped the benefits of such generosity.
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Daniel & Laura Abihider Lisa Adamson Louis & Catherine Agelson Manuel & Mari Alba Junn & Lottie Alfelor Brian & Lisa Allen William & Linda Allen Stephen & Mary Almassy John Ambroseo & Jeanette LaCorte Eric & Amy Osganian ‘94 Ancheta David & Carolyn Anderson David & Eileen Anderson Mark & Diana Anderson Scott & Andrea Anderson Stephen & Marie Anderson Mark & Anne Andrews Mariano & Lorna Ang Nick & Linda Antonopoulos Reiko Araki Debbie Cetani ‘78 Arambula Eric & Nicole Caviglia ‘94 Arnold Raymond & Arnette Asbury Michael & Camille Asercion Oscar & Meryl Audelo Carlos & Diane Normandin ‘83 Azevedo Martin & Vickie Baccaglio Brian & Barbara Bailey Clifford & Cynthia Bailey Gloria Baird Robert & Jo Ann Balesano Wayman & Dorothy Banker Charles Barker & Patricia Piini-Barker Jim & Shauna Barker Lou & Maureen Basile Marilyn Bauman James & Eileen Beckley Lisa Bedard ‘94 Mark & Kama Whelton ‘90 Belloni Eric & Andria Bengtson John & Diana Bergen Chuck & Melissa Berger R.J. & Arla Berlin Matthew & Susan Bernal Robert & Nancy Bernal David & Mary Jo Bernstein Joe & Barbara Biafore Ted Biagini James & V.A. Bilham-Boult James & Gina Billings Heinz & Theresia Binder Ben & Katherine Bingaman Luc Bisson & Brigitte Deshaies Donald & Peggy Blach Michael & Margaret Blach Jeff & Cathy Black Robert & Barbara Blalock Diego Blanc & Maria Zoco Robert & Lisa Blickenstaff
Ken & Cathy Bliss James & Nicolette Blum Ed & Lorrie Blythe Ian & Arlen Bobb Paul & Elidia Boddie Michael & Katie Ryan ‘84 Boennighausen Judith Boes Frank & Gayle Boitano David & Carolyn Bolander Lance & Barbara Boling Julie Bonner Rick Bose, Jr. & Carol Attanasio-Bose Donald & Marianne Boss Jeffrey & Donna Boss Gus & Cathy Bonacorsi ‘82 Bozzo Patrick & Cindy Brahney David & Kelly Brandon Mark & Wendy Brannan John Braunreuther & Amy Lambert Thomas & Deb Brehmer Albert & Laura Cali ‘97 Breiten Gerald Brickley Evan & Violet Brooks David & Jenny Brown Fred & Willy Brown Marlene Brown Michael Brown & Liz Miller-Brown Richard Brown & Carlee Harder-Brown Robert Brown & Kathryn Krueger-Brown Scott & Natalie Brunello Scott & Shannon Bruner Eric & Rebecca Bruno Barney & Pat Brust Bob & Carol Buchser Shane & Ita Buckley Richard & Barbara Buehler Eric Buell & Sherrie Raposa Jenifer Bunge Lisa Randazzo ‘78 Bunnell Mark & Roseann Burhenne Chris & Katie Burke James & Kelly Ryan ‘83 Burns Mark Burr & Suzanne Borges Christine Burroughs Steven & Lisa Butler Ron & Marcia Cali Neil & Sandi Maida ‘74 Callahan Patrick & Denise Callinan Douglas Campbell & Constance Marleau Christine Carbone Eli & Barbara Cardenas Chris Carolin Shelly Campagna ‘83 Caron Shelley Mangini ‘80 Carr Kapono Carter & Leslie Tung Salvatore & Josephine Caruso
James & Linda Castro Alan Cezar & Jill Anderson Mario & Mary Chan Steve & Cari Charron Anna Cheadle Mark & Anne Chellino Fred & Mary Beth Chesnut Joel & Sunmi Kang ‘89 Chew James & Adele Chico Margie Chiechi ‘68 Linda Chin David & Alice Ching Paul & Karen Chiswell Raymond & Elaine Chiu Kenton & Teri Chow Margaret Chung Stephen & Theresa Ciari Mark & Cynthia Ciccarello Gregory & Cathy Caputo ‘84 Cioth Steve & Amy Cisowski Caitlin Clancey ‘06 David & Jasmine Clark Katherine Cobarrubia Creswell & Mary Cole Dina Cannizzaro ‘81 Collins Brent & Suzanne Colvin Tracey Conklin Jay & Maureen Conlin Thomas & Michelle Connelly John Conway Paul & Monique Cooper Connie Correa John & Lisa Correnti Dick Coughlin & Liz Stroh-Coughlin Todd & Jacqueline Cottingham ‘81 Courtney Adan & Patricia Covarrubias Juan Covarruvias Chris & Marisa Watts ‘94 Cozort Fred & Kim Crary Eric & Lea Crawford Pegge Crisham Thomas & Katherine Cronan Attila & Rebecca Csikesz Frank & Wendy Cuenca Margaret Curtis Christina Cusella Gregor & Deborah Cuzner Mark Cvitkovich Duffy & Yvonne Benoit ‘70 D’Angelo Vince & Linda D’Arpino John & Nora Dahl Gavin & Natalie Daprile John & Lisa Dariano Reno Davenport Morgan Davies ‘04 Anthony Davis & Kimberly Pitts-Davis Bud & Wendy Davis Dolores Davison ‘85
Troy & Kristin Deacon Joseph & Laura Decker Ron & Corina Del Pozzo Christopher Del Signore & Katherine Mullins Donna Delaney John & Carolyn DeLong Michael & Marci DeLurio James & Susan DeMedeiros Daniel & Lacy Derringer James & Vicki DeVitto James & Laurie DeWitt Russell & Sandi di Bari John & Donna DiLoreto Rick & Julie Kenter ‘74 DiNapoli Richard & Mary Dion Roy & Adrienne DiVittorio Son Do & Dieuhuyen Mai Alexander & Carmen Dobrushin Mary Donahue Mark & Mari Donnelly Marina Donovan David & Linda Doolin Frank & Marilyn Dorsa Tobin & Lisa Douglas David & Sandra Douthit Michael & Victoria Dove Vanessa Dove ‘02 William & Sharon Drake John Duffy & Mary Kay Redmond David & Denise Dulin Jordan & Jamie Dung Dean & Victoria Dupuy Joseph & Mimi Durante William & Laura Durica Patrick & Teresita Earley Patrick & Kimberly Earnshaw Christopher Eaton & Michele Healey Scott & Julie Edson Randy & Yolanda Edwards Chandan & Jessie Egbert Joseph Ekman Greg Elder David & Debra Ellis Tim Enney & Catherine Aquino ‘87 Christopher Enni & Christina Anderson Len & Kay Enriquez James & Anna Ensell Rey & Tricia Essex Paul & Missy Estrade Stephen & Susan Etchison Henry & Jane Evans Richard & Caroline Every Daniel & Heather Fagundes Pete & Joanne Fallico Neil & Patsy Fanoe Paul Farmer Robert & Alma Fasano Polad & Sayeh Fazeli Robert & Estrella Federe
Don & Marci Fernandez Douglas & Gail Ferrari Stephen & Joan Ferrari Richard & Molly Fezell William & Cathilyn Fields Jeff & Edie Fisher Stephen & Lynn Fisher John & Anne Flemmer Bill & Dina Flora Jerry & Linda Floyd James & Karen Flynn Gerhard & Karen Kane ‘73 Foempe Claire Foley David & Gretchen Forbes Edward & Leslie Fotion Kenneth & Ellen Fowler Leon Fox & Vanessa Zecher ‘80 Michael & Mary Ellen Fox Bill & Karen Frederick Stan & Lindy Freeman Liza Freiberger Michael & Arlene Fukawa Scott & Shirley Fuller David & Dorothea Funkhouser Peter & Lisa Gray ‘87 Fuqua Barry & Linda Furtado Catherine Furtado ‘06 Murali & Bhavani Gala Robert & Judy Gannon Ron & Elena Becerra ‘84 Garald Edward & Sandra Garcia Frank & Ann Gargiulo Greg & Dawn Garrett Charles & Julie Geiger Thomas & Julie Gentile Paul & Barbara Gentzkow Michael & Carrie Georgette Steve Gera Frank & Connie Geraci Ernie & Marcia Giachetti Gary & Sue Giannini Joe & Christine Gigantino Walter Gil Kevin & Lisa Gilday Timothy & Sondra Gill Rick & Terry Giorgetti Brian & Linda Girvin Mike & Jeanne Glad Jack & Audrey Going Sharon Goldau Roger & Pauline Golitz Rigoberto & Maria Gonzalez Leonard & Doree Goscila Bon & Ann Gotuaco Daniel & Barbara Gould Constance Green Richard & Marlaine Griffin David & Jennifer Griffith Steve & Julie Louise Costanza ‘83 Groll Bob & Sharon Kelly ‘66 Grover
Timothy Guarnieri & Kathleen Cote Guarnieri Dale & Marti Guidoux Steve & Patricia Gustafson Paul & Megan Gutierrez Andrew & Pat Haines Dan & Denise Hall Andrew & Jane Hamel Shawn & Courtney Hammett Seema Handa Terence & Maeve Hannon Jim & Aimie Hanson Kevin & Yukiko Hara Mohammad Harandi Albert & Debbie Hargadon Henry & Gillian Harrington Charlie & Shana Bliss ‘04 Harris Lynn & Leah Harris Bill & Sally Harrison Roger & Michele Haupt Ali & Amanda Hazrati Rosemarie Healy Patrick Heffernan Kris Heil William & Kristine Heiser Jim & Gerri Hench Robert & Doris Hencken Starr & Donna Henderson William & Eileen Hennessey Kurt & Terri Henry John & Maryann Herlihy Mani & Gloria Hernandez Karen Herrington Jane Hetherington Bruce & Lucia Heylman Santiago & Francisca Higareda Richard & Lynn Hillebrecht John & Debbie Hoffman Jack & Kelly Teresi ‘95 Horan Melissa Horn Ken & Irene Howell Kevin & Susan Huber Mark & Pam Hudson William & Sandra Hughes Lii Jye Hung & Hueih Fang Weng Daniel & Debra Hunter Timothy & Jennifer Hurley Gumaro & Silvina Hurtado John & Elisabeth Russo ‘03 Hutchinson David Iacobacci & Mayumi Yoshida Philip & JoAnn Iatomase Lionel & Sharon Iorgulescu Daryl & Carrie Ishizaki Todd & Greta Jackson Winston & Katie Fanoe ‘83 Jaeb Puttanna & Madhavi Jagadish William & Norma Jeung Marek & Angra Jez Jane Jeziorski Cliff & Carol Johnson
James & Allison Johnson Michael & Suzanne Johnson Renee Jones Maria Judnick ‘03 Juan & Alia Kadah Joseph Kafka & Deborah Siebrandt Frank & Shab Kamal Neeraj & Ashu Kamboj Wael Kamel & Miran Eldeeb Paul Kaminski Mark & Janelle Karakas Frank Kaul & Maria Chavez-Kaul Sanjiv & Sudha Kaul Paul & Darina Kavanagh Jamil & Zeina Kawa James Keith & Paula Grant Kenneth & Kristine Keller John & Kris Giannini ‘83 Kelly Kevin & Chris Kelly John & Laurie Kelm Stephen Kennedy & Guillermina Tiscareno-Kennedy Mark & Andrea Kenter Pieter & Anja Kerstens Tim & Mary Kettmann Janet Keys Ray & Shari Khasrovi Dennis & Michelle Kim Harry Kiriakopoulos Patrick & Eleanore Kirk Roman & Anna Kisin Masao & Kathleen Kobashi Michael & Tina Kobetsky Bill Kolbeck Virgina & Jack Komar Randy Kong & Rose Simon Edward & Noreen Krall Marlin & Carol Krebs Chantell Wyland ‘87 Kuhlmann Alex & Amour Kwok Dianne Lagana ‘69 Sridhar Lakshmikanthan & Sumati Natarajan Nikki Langendorf ‘93 David & Terry Langlais Andrew & Jennifer Lanier Dean & Terri Smith ‘82 Lanoie Jeffrey & Gretchen Larese Robert & Fran Lauridsen Joanne Laus David & Janice LaVelle Son Le & Thi Nguyen Alfonse & Betty Jean Leal Kenneth Ledeit & Julie Mills Matthew & Constance Ledna Harry Lee & Debbie Lehr-Lee John & Geraldine Leggio Dave & Katy Lemon Frederick Leonard & Gaye Landau-Leonard John & Shari Levitt
Daniel & Mary Zimmer ‘69 Lezotte Gregory & Kimberly Lind Aengus & Liz Linehan Michael & Gina Bouska ‘96 Livingston Scott & Annette Logsdon Mark & Sharon Lohbeck Ron & Betty Lohbeck Michael & Sandra Lorion Antonio & Lupe Luna Alex & Judi Jeffrey ‘79 MacDonell Meg Madsen Kristin Maestas Richard & Marie Maestas Mitch Maggetti Dee Maida Michael & Carrie Maietta Deepan & Poonam Majmudar Edward & Mary Malysz Salvatore & Jenny Mandracchia Kris Mangano Michael & Vicki Maniglia Fred & Missy Manriquez Sheila Manzano Roberto Marcoccia & Cynthia Broderick Daniel & Geraldine Abaya ‘86 Markey Neil & Pamela Marks Michael & Sharon Firato ‘70 Marlatt Michael & Holly Marr Thomas & Claire Martell David & Keli Martin Fred & Nickie Martin George Martin Daniel & Anna Martinez Danny & Dolores Martinez Juan & Telissa Martinez James & Elaine Matalone Keith & Diana Matasci John Mathieson & Laura Cannestra Dean & Lynnda Matsuo Scott & Marcie May Michael & Molly McCarthy Orville & Karen McClelland Mark & Amber Colbert ‘82 McDowell Dennis McEvoy & Kim Worsencroft Kevin & Pat McGrath Harlan & Lisa Normandin ‘77 McHugh Michael McKeever & Stephanie Wong Robert & Evelyne McNamara Roger & Candy Meade Andrew & Denise Medeiros Joseph & Celeste Melehan Tony & Raquel Carranza ‘88 Mendoza
Martin & Becky Menne Vinod & Raji Menon Tom & Cathy Messier Keith & Lindsay Meyer Phil & Patti Micciche Nancy Michaels Jim & Susan Ferrari ‘86 Mikacich Douglas & Rhina Miller Mary Miller ‘72 Robert Miller Daniel & Cathy Minutillo Henry & Susan Miranda Richard & Gracia Miranda Robert & Martha Miroyan Nishit & Neeta Modi Mark Mogan & Terry Cotting-Mogan Gustavo & Maria Moguel John Montgomery Michael & Delena Montgomery Jeffrey & Kimberly Moore Leigh Ann Moore Robledo Colin & Doreen Morales Jenelle Sposito ‘66 Morella Novella Moreno Mike & Karen Morgan Steve & Trish Morgan Wendy Morgan Amanda Moriarty ‘06 Charles & Therese Morris Jeff Morrison & Yvonne Collier John & Esther Mote Bradley & Pauline Mountz Joseph & Michelle Moura Andrew Mrizek & Sally Grenfell Thomas & Rebecca Muise Peter & Kathleen Muller Currie & Claudia Munce Alfred & Kathleen Murabito Kevin & Melissa Murphy Michael & Dmitra Murphy Patrick & Marguerite Murphy Shawn & Loan Murphy Gerald & Elena Musselman Ronald & Judith Myers Bret & Lauren Nash Robert & Joanne Nastasi George & Frances Navarro Frank & Marianne Nguyen Hanh Nguyen & Kim Dang Lanh & Karen Nguyen Phu & Hai Nguyen Paul & Katie Nhieu David Nickel Brian & Alicia Niskanen Lon & Peggy Normandin Mark & Julie Normandin David & Linda Nowlen William & Mary Beth Numann William & Judith O’Brien 2011 annual report
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Thomas & Siobhan Ippolito ‘91 O’Byrne Tim & Margaret O’Connor Brendan & Jeanette O’Flaherty James & Daryl O’Neill Leo & Deborah O’Neill Michael & Martha O’Rourke Julie Ognoskie Ken & Linda Okenquist Mike & Elizabeth Cali ‘01 Olson Ronald & Paula Olson John & Shirley Olszewski Paul & Jana Omaleki Peter & Elsa Ong Anatolio Opulencia, Jr. & Palmyra de la Paz-Opulencia Ondine Orta Pat Osganian Kelly Ovrom Irma Owens Charles & Joan Packer Andrew & Vickie Pagnon Arun & Anita Pai Catrina Bliss ‘01 Pak Dominic & Barbara Panella Jim & Alison Pangburn Nitin & Vaishali Parab Marc & Linda Parkinson Larry & Anne Parks JoAnn Parrott Paul & Monica Pashby Bob Pasquinelli Rob & Tisha Pastega Rex & Margaret Pastera Somnath & Ria Paul Linda Carey ‘79 Paulson Andrew & Helen Dorcich ‘67 Pavicich Michael & Susan Peck Kristen Pederson ‘08 Alex Pedroza Steve & Tana Perotin Meghan Perotti ‘02 Jeff & Cathy Perrone James & Sue Pershon John & Jill Fiscalini ‘79 Peters Michael & Connie Peters Michael & Judy Allen ‘75 Pfaff Joseph & Linda Bruni ‘67 Pfahnl Abraham & Selbi Philip Andrew & Mary Ann Phillips Bill & Barbi Phipps Michael & Lisa Picazo Richard & Raecyne Pierce Jeffrey & Mollie Edminster ‘83 Pine John & Susan Pinheiro Michael & Stephenie Pistacchi Ron & Diane Piziali Jeanie Pizzagoni Michael & Dana Polini Joe & Kimi Pollifrone Frank & Ann Ponikvar Michael & Vicki Pope Douglas & Lisa Post Pierre & Carol Prodis David & Barb Purdy Presentation High School
John & Rosa Purdy Denise Purvis Jim & Barbara Pusateri Steve & Cynthia Ford ‘86 Pustelnik Jerry & Mimi Qubain Patrick & Susan Quinn Jairo Quintana & Clara Bohórquez Paul Rabe & Monica Manriquez Asokan Ramdas & Shanthi Asokan Joseph & Mary Ann Ramirez Steven & Denise Ramos Gregory & Margaret Randazzo Richard & Maria Randazzo Edward & Carrie Rangel Richard & Kristin Ravizza Marcy Ray Kathleen Redd Rob & Nancy Redding Ron & Vilma Reduta Jean Reiner Kelle Remmel Ludwig & Adrienne Renner Jim & Wendy Renwick Larry & Jeanette Reuter Mark & Cindy Reuter Ron & Fran Reynolds Jeff & Ann Ricci Anthony Ricketts & Amanda Williams James & Jean Riparbelli James Roberts & Jimmi Robert Nancy Roberts-Collins Ken & Deborah Robertson MaryLynne Rodriguez Sarah Rodriguez Pete & Sue Rogers Matthew & Lilian Romo Stephanie Schiro ‘79 Ronco Christopher Rooney Leigh Anne Rooney Gene & Diane Fiock ‘94 Rosenthal Sean Rositano Kim & Susan Ross William & Mary Roth Steve & Patti Rottjakob Mark & Robin Royle Arleen Rozul Doug & Cindy Rubi Joseph & Donna Rubino Daniel & Linda Russo Jeffrey & Norene Rusteen Anthony Saglimbeni Juan Diego Sahagun & Ferial Bagha Satish & Varsha Salian Robert & Patricia Salvador Paula Sanchez Lance & Michelle Sandri Roy & Nancy Sanfilippo Mark & Kathleen Santora Marla Sarkozy Nino & Janette Martig ‘85 Saso Stephen & Dawn Schaniel
Mark Scheig & T.J. Locke-Scheig Mark & Marge Scheitrum Patrick Scheulfer Anthony & Carol Schiavone Charles Schmuck Casey & Kristin Cooke ‘90 Schneider John & Lisa Schon Peggy Schrader Douglas & Danielle Schultz Steven & Johanna Schwartzkopf Edward & Pamela Brotherton ‘76 Sedano Brian & Lisa Seifert Calvin & Ann Sellers Mark & Jackie Sellers Carla Sendig Evan & Noelle Shahin George & Carroll Shannon Sanjeev & Sheeba Sharma Arlene Shaw James & Peggy Cirone ‘85 Shaw Chuck & Sherry Shepardson Joseph Sheredy Dale & Anne Shipley Bill & Joanne Sholes Daniel & Patricia Showalter Kevin & Crystal Showalter Sr. Kathleen Sickly Richard Siewit & Gina Marciano-Siewit Elaheh Sigari Robert & Debra Simmons Rick & Lupe Simoes James Simoni James & Moira Simunovich Baldev & Sangeeta Singh Raj & Melissa Singh Dan & Linda Sisto Michelle Sklar Bret & Tamar Sloan Norman & Kelly Matalone ‘81 Smith Robert & Donna Smith Ralph Snodgrass & Erin Bentley Suzette Sorrentino Kirby Spalding Johannah Spencer ‘02 Mike & Barbara Hefte ‘74 Spencer Robert & Caroline Spiteri Robert & Karen Spychala Michael & Heather Quint ‘94 Stalions Katy Stamos Kevin & Monica Stampfl Scott & Gina Stang Dave & Wendy Courtney ‘87 Stanton Eric Stauss Dennis & Marie Steinbach Keith & Tricia Chico ‘86 Stephens Leo & Christine Stern
Pat Stevens & Deborah Muscari Thomas & Jennifer Still Robert & Mary Stimach Paul Stith & Marina Cerin-Stith Peggy Stockwell Terry & Karen Strobach William & Bruna Stroup John & Teresa Strube Marian Stuckey Nicholas & Beth Stukan James Stump Frank Sunseri Vincent & Dina Sunzeri Sankaran & Jaya Suresh Bob & Sheila Swanson Leith Taj-Eldin & Sonia Campos Michael & Lauri Taylor Rebecca Taylor-Perryman ‘06 Bob & Donna Teresi Thomas & Joan Thamann Christopher & Heidi Thomas Jacob & Tesline Thomas John & Heidi Thomas Sarah Thomas Ernesto & Adora Tigmo Nicholas & Laura Tindall Richard & Mollie Tobias Larry & Leslie Toliver Garrett Tom & Emi Kestner-Tom Jay & Lorene Tomlinson Norman & Caroline Tooma Anh Tran & Tien Hoang Huan Tran & CamTu Nguyen Cuong Trinh & Thanhquy Lisa Nguyen Bruce & Elizabeth Tritch Nicholas & Lisa Tsolis Rabbinal Tumangan & Misako Yamaguchi Alexander & Maria Ukanwa Craig & Margaret Urban Kazuya & Ilene Uyesugi Jeanette Vaccarello Barbara Van ‘73 Greg & Laura van den Dries Paul & Emily Van Hoorickx Kerry Greene ‘69 VanStockum Sunil & Ishi Varandani Dennis & Kathleen Varni Jim & Joey Vaudagna Adam & Karen Vazquez Al & Jeanne Vernon Thomas Vischer & Lisa Walker-Vischer Arnie & Maria von Massenhausen Dale & Toni vonDohren Bruce & Lisa Vong Kumar & Swati Vora Michele Vossoughi Bas & Ingrid Wafelbakker Lawrence & Irene Walkley James & MaryAnn Wallace Brian & Michelle Walsh Irene Walsh ‘83 Dave & Dianna Walters Jason & Jodi Washington
Judy Watland Robert Watson Paul & Teresa Watts Carey & Kellie Weatherholt Ken & Michelle Whelan Lissa Whelan Victoria Whelan ‘03 Richard & Denise White David & Chona Wigant Clancy & Nanci Wilborn Michael & April Wilkerson Patrick Wilkinson Jack & Kay Williams John Willoughby Gregory & Jennifer Fanoe ‘82 Wolf Randey & Anna Woo Laurie Wood Lizabeth Yee Kristen Yetto Dennis & Patricia Young Teresa Young David & Debbie Zajac Jose & Fanny Zeledon Michael Zellner & Susan Gentile Todd & Maureen Zeman Jacquelyn Zirbes Thomas Zirbes Ronald & Ann Zraick
Who is David Simpson A master of chains,
David’s advice: “I am firmly convinced that being an active member of the Robotics Team for a single season is about as much engineering experience as many engineers get in their first job out of college, particularly when they work at larger companies. A couple of years of high school robotics and a full college program puts kids at a huge advantage in the workplace.”
Robots shooting basketballs. “Mini-bots” climbing towers. “Moon rocks,” “tetras” and “ubertubes.” Sounds fun, right? That’s the beauty of robotics – highlevel engineering concepts and hands-on science, all combined with loads of fun. Perhaps that’s why David Simpson spends almost as much time helping Presentation’s Robotics Team as he does at his regular job, sometimes over 30 hours per week. David, who is executive vice president of Video Propulsion Interactive, has been helping students design a robot for the US FIRST Robotics Competition for five years, including the years his daughter, Erin ’09, was involved. He offers gentle guidance while letting students make decisions. He doesn’t tell them what to do, but asks questions and pokes holes in their ideas when they get too ambitious. Under his guidance, the girls learn necessary, practical skills to build a robot for the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) competition, helping them navigate many types of engineering along the way, including mechanical, electrical and software. He also does community outreach, working with the American Association of University Women and helping the team build a robotic T-shirt “cannon” to promote robotics to the school. His commitment to helping young women become engineers will help shape the future of technology in this area and across the country.
sprockets and transmissions
“Most of our team members have almost zero experience with anything mechanical or electrical when they start with us. A few have some knowledge of software through web design. So it’s always fun to watch them get through the ‘confidence barrier’ where they start realizing they can do almost anything if they are willing to ask a couple of questions. When Pres girls start pushing away mentors because they know they can handle things themselves, that’s exactly what we are trying to achieve.” “Recently will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas has become heavily involved in high school robotics. He produced and paid for an hourlong special on ABC in September promoting robotics, recruiting a number of wellknown performers and stars to help. Plus he and the Black Eyed Peas have signed on to perform at the robotics world championships for many years in the future at no charge. Check out the short video he put together on YouTube (search for “My Robot is Better than Your Robot.”) I think everyone should watch it.” “Engineers, mathematicians and other scientists will make a huge difference in a world with many problems. The United States currently graduates only a few of the world’s engineers, mathematicians and scientists but still has the best universities in the world. Programs such as robotics can open their eyes to the fact that people in STEM fields have exciting and meaningful careers, plus they can be cool doing it.” 2011 annual report
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Scholarship Program
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With 20 percent of our student population receiving over $1. 4 million in annual financial aid, we are most grateful for the generosity of our donors to the following named scholarship funds.
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Christina Asbury ‘05 Manuel & Mari Alba Raymond & Arnette Asbury Briana di Bari ‘01 Russell & Sandi di Bari Shauna di Bari ‘05 Douglas & Diane Hughes Richard & Saundra Lambie PHS International Club Victoria Ruiz ‘05 Noel Blair ‘91 John & Linda Callan Gina Bonnici ‘87 Martha Bonnici Suzi Brickley Hamid & Jane Taheri Claire Buchser “Swim to Remember” Allie Adams ‘13 Ross & Kerry Adams Dylan Agelson Jean Agelson Louis & Catherine Agelson Serrina Aguirre ‘02 Sonia Aguirre ‘98 Lena Alatorre Robert & Kathy Allyn Jose Alvarez Shirley Alves Carlos & Diane Normandin ‘83 Azevedo Tim & Monica Balistreri Eric & Andria Bengtson Marci Birschtein Adam Blightman Ed & Lorrie Blythe Jeffrey & Tina Bohn David & Kelly Brandon Ed & Evelyn Brandon Caroline Brodersen Michael & Nancy Brundage Nicole Bruno ‘12 Eric Buell & Sherrie Raposa Lisa Randazzo ‘78 Bunnell Doug & Charlene Caron Shelly Campagna ‘83 Caron Kapono Carter & Leslie Tung Elizabeth Castaneda Rosie Castro Alan Cezar & Jill Anderson Mindy Charmack Scott & JoAnne Charmack Chau Chavez Dina Cannizzaro ‘81 Collins Kevin & Lucia Conley Joseph & Mary Connolly Alice Contreras Ramon & Marites Corpuz Dave & Anne Cowell Cheryl Cox
David Daggett Fred & Lisa Dalton Christine Damian James & Grace Danna Ron & Corina Del Pozzo Donna Delaney David & Linda Doolin William & Sharon Drake Andrea Duwel Chandan & Jessie Egbert Tim Enney & Catherine Aquino ‘87 Stephen & Susan Etchison Frank & Kathleen Fanger Eva Farias John & Adriana Ferron Monica Fettke Chuck & Deborah McMahon ‘87 Flora Liz Flores Susan Flores Andrew & Gilda Fracchia Patricia Frumusa Dave Garbo Walter Gil Timothy & Sondra Gill Carl & Heather Glahn Sharon Goldau Andrew & Carolyn Campbell ‘80 Graven Robert & Brenda Grimes Laura Gutto ‘04 Hales & George, Attorneys at Law P. Thomas & Dorothy Hanson Tommy Hanson Mani & Gloria Hernandez Marilyn Highland Richard & Wanda Hillsbery Jared & Jennifer Hostetler Richard & Ingegerd Ibarra Michael & Suzanne Johnson Lynne Marie Jorgensen Terrence & Gale Jurgensen Don & Marge Karbowski Sharon Kelleher Dyana Klein Michael & Teresa Kryston Dianne Lagana ‘69 Laura Lang Yvette Langford Ortiz David & Terry Langlais Dean & Terri Smith ‘82 Lanoie Dave & Katy Lemon Joseph & Myra Leone Raegan Leong ‘13 Bruce & Jeannette Levenstein Ann Lindahl Timothy & Christine Lindsley John Magana & Alice Boyd Shelden Maionchi Edward & Mary Malysz Massimiliano & Kathryn Mancini Claudia Marmolejo
Luis Marmolejo-Meillon & Yolanda Aguado-Delas-Heras Dennis & Carol Martin Morgan Matsuo ‘13 Brie Mattson Diana Mattson ‘00 Edward & Theresa DiVittorio ‘84 Mattson Katherine McNamara Molly McNamara ‘94 Robert & Evelyne McNamara Alvin & Janice Medaglia Steven & Michelle Mesita Dale & Bridget Miller Joelle Miller Mary Miller ‘72 Mike & Lisa Milligan Leigh Ann Moore Robledo Miguel Mora Terry & Norma Mulligan Robert & Susan Murphy Bret & Lauren Nash Dina Nattkemper Lydiamor Navarro Mark Netzel & Aleida Lozano-Netzel Pauline Newton Richard & Sue Noack Lon & Peggy Normandin Mark & Julie Normandin Thomas & Siobhan Ippolito ‘91 O’Byrne Nicole Odell Michael Oey & Marian Tong Tami Paez Jimmy Pennella Jeff & Cathy Perrone Myron & Marina Peskar Teresita Petrache Sarah Phillips ‘04 Tom & Khay Phillips PHS Community Michael & Lisa Picazo Selena Picazo ‘13 Nick & Liliana Poppen Jenny Poulsen ‘12 David & Barb Purdy David Purter Jairo Quintana & Clara Bohórquez Kevin & Julie Raak Troy & Corina Rahmig Nicole Chubb ‘01 Ralston Ron & Vilma Reduta Dru Redwine David & Erin Reese Richard & Christine Renfree Mary Rivera MaryLynne Rodriguez Charles Schmuck Casey & Kristin Cooke ‘90 Schneider Jocelyn Serrano ‘14 Stephanie Siebert
Raj & Melissa Singh Varinder Singh Thomas & Claudia Skelton Johannah Spencer ‘02 Kevin & Monica Stampfl David Stockwell Peggy Stockwell David & Mindy Swartz Carlene Takaki ‘03 Karen Tamsen Phyllis Taurosa Brent Taylor & Mary Jane Perryman Christopher & Heidi Thomas Anh Tran & Tien Hoang Lily Trujillo Robert & Nancy Ubaldi Paul & Emily Van Hoorickx Daniel & Rinda Battu ‘80 Veronda Amber Viado ‘13 Ramon Villaflores Humbert & Emilienne Volante Bruce & Lisa Vong Aurora Walker Debra Watkins Paul & Brenda Welles Angelina Wendling David & Susan Wickersham Patrick Wilkinson Cynthia Willyard Betty Winkler Douglas & Carrie Woodley Doreen Wu Diborah Wubshet ‘12 Eric & Nanette Wylde Nick & Melina Chiechi Rosalie Borda Vince & Marion Cantacessi Mike & Evelyn Chiechi Lon & Peggy Normandin Richard Pfaff Barbara Comey ‘06 Roger & Sandra Book Ann Comey William & Shelley Goeke Ben & Jill Holdaway Pete Kemling & Marilou Kemling The Millham Family William & Jane Sanchez Jennifer Vessels Nancy Cooke Larry Cebull George Cooke & Pat Graaff Dave Schlessinger & Karin Cooke ‘92 Sr. Thecla Cronin, PBVM Ed & Doris Cronin
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Alyssa Messier ‘99 Anthony Clark John & Peggy Messier Tom & Cathy Messier Sara Wiedlin ‘00 Silva John & Pearl Wiedlin Fr. Al Miller Ed & Lorrie Blythe Lindsay Parkinson ‘00 Richard Brown & Carlee Harder-Brown Raymond & Kathleen Epes James & Elenore Hull Jack Parkinson Marc & Linda Parkinson Tom Wagstaff Alison Smith ‘96 Ben & Kaecey Smith ‘95 McCormick Gregory & MaryAnn Smith Carmel Vaudagna Thomas & Jayne Rose ‘72 Miller General Scholarship Fund Ed & Jo Bertaccini George & Mary Gail Buermann Sharon Carroll The Citti Family Shevlin de la Roza Nancy Floerke Ray & Shari Khasrovi Mimi McGarey Craig & Emily Morris Olivia Moti Cristina Munoz ‘03 Rebeca Munoz ‘06 Mike & Barbara Hefte ‘74 Spencer Rose-marie Twu Kerry Greene ‘69 VanStockum
Meryl Parks ’13 held a dance to benefit victims of the Rwandan Genocide
“I took Social Justice last semester and we learned about child soldiers and ‘justice and dignity’ for one unit. We looked at different countries that had problems with justice, such as Rwanda, Uganda, Congo and others. Then we read ‘An Ordinary Man’ by Paul Rusesabagina. That is when it all truly hit me – the fact that all of this was actually happening. It is an account of a man who saved so many people’s lives during a genocide, and he was so humble about it. It became real to me because of how honest he was throughout the story. Imagining losing my family and my friends all fighting against each other … it really changed me and encouraged me to want to help.” “After reading the book and discussing it in class, I thought, ‘Yeah, one day I’ll help.’ Then our teacher brought in a magazine from Seattle University that included an article from a priest who escaped the Rwandan genocide, Fr. Jean Baptiste Ganza. He and others are building a secondary school in Rwanda, and
he gave contact information if anyone was willing to donate. At that point I said ‘I’m going to help.’” “I started to think of simple ways to get money, and I decided to throw a dance! It seemed like a great way to get friends together and raise money at once. I looked up cheap community centers on the internet that would hold events with the size and price that I wanted and finally found Willow Glen Community Center. They lowered the price a little bit because it was a fundraiser. Then I had to find a DJ, decide a price to get in, advertise, etc. At the dance, I had a slideshow going of pictures of kids in Rwanda and the school that is being built, which is called St. Ignatius Secondary School.” “We also did a raffle during the dance to raise extra money, and some families gave donations. I raised $1,182. I was so excited that I raised over $1,000! After expenses of putting on the dance (facility, DJ, mandatory police) I gave the school in Rwanda $678. This was an awesome experience because I learned a lot about planning an event and working with others. I realized a lot of life lessons that I can carry on with me forever.”
For more information: Fr. Jean Baptiste Ganza may be reached at ganzaj@seattleu.edu
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Platinum Club
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Each spring, donors who gave $5,000 or more are honored at a Mass and brunch. This list reflects gifts pledged or received between February 1, 2010 to January 25, 2011. Our 2012 event will be held Sunday, March 18.
Manuel & Mari Alba Karen Alger Harvey & Nola Armstrong Louis & Maureen Basile Chuck & Melissa Berger Michael & Margaret Blach Rooney Blach Randy & Patti Blair Ken & Cathy Bliss Frank & Gayle Boitano Deborah Bosch Evan & Violet Brooks Fred & Willy Brown Joe & Joy Brown Richard Brown & Carlee Harder-Brown Chris & Katie Burke James & Kelly Ryan ‘83 Burns Ronald & Marcia Cali Walter & Maria Baron ‘76 Cannon Robert & Kate Chimenti Richard Coughlin & Liz Stroh-Coughlin Robert Craig & Julia Woods Frederick & Kimberly Crary Richard & Diane Cristina Raymond & Jane Davilla Troy & Kristin Deacon F. Matthew & Gretchen Nicoletti ‘83 DiNapoli Rick & Julie Kenter ‘74 DiNapoli Philip & Jennifer DiNapoli
Mark & Mari Donnelly Tobin & Lisa Douglas Dave & Diana Drogos Neil & Pat Fanoe Leon Fox & Vanessa Zecher ‘80 Bill & Karen Frederick Lynn & Jan Gahagan Paul & Barbara Gentzkow Ernie & Marcia Giachetti Gary & Sue Giannini Rick & Terry Giorgetti William & Kathy Gisvold Mike & Jeanne Glad Stafford & Margaret Grady John & Michelle Hansen Tom & Kris Hansen Kenneth & Irene Howell Timothy & Jennifer Hurley Ed Huser Philip & JoAnn Iatomase Joseph & JoAnn Ippolito Jane Jeziorski Mike & Suzanne Johnson William Kelly John & Laurie Kelm Edward & Noreen Krall Austin & Jeannette Kyles David & Janice LaVelle Clyde & Ivana LeBaron John & Shari Levitt Mark & Sharon Lohbeck Ron & Betty Lohbeck
Robert & Sally DiSalvo ‘66 Longinetti Art & Agnieszka Lund Joe & Anne Madruga David & Keli Martin Jeff & Melanie Martin Roger & Candy Meade Andrew & Denise Medeiros Matthew & Ellen Medeiros Martin & Rebecca Menne Keith & Lindsay Meyer Mary Miller ‘72 Robert & Barbara Miller Dan & Cathy Minutillo Dan & Heather Stanton ‘81 Mosley Michael & Kim Mulcahy Lon & Peggy Normandin William & Mary Beth Numann Cassidy & Lisa Bonnici ‘85 O’Hara Terrence & Pamela O’Rourke Ken & Linda Okenquist Larry & Anne Parks David & Kathy Pasek Andrew & Maria Pecota John & Susan Pinheiro David & Diane Pinn Ron & Diane Piziali Michael & Victoria Pope Sisters of the Presentation Pat & Sue Quinn Garrett & Ida Rajkovich
Krish & Padma Ramakrishnan Joseph & Mary Ann Ramirez Jim & Wendy Renwick Ron & Fran Reynolds Stephanie Schiro ‘79 Ronco Richard & Carolyn Sanchez Raymond & Denise Scheaffer Shirley Schiro Steven & Johanna Schwartzkopf Mark & Jacqueline Sellers Joseph Sheredy Dale & Anne Shipley Dan & Linda Sisto John Sobrato The Stenehjem Family Keith & Tricia Chico ‘86 Stephens Terry & Karen Strobach James Stump Brent Taylor & Mary Jane Perryman Bob & Donna Teresi Gary & Janice Valenzuela Paul & Emily Van Hoorickx Jim & Joey Vaudagna Ron Verdoorn Shelley Verdoorn Lissa Whelan Bernard & Sandra Whitney Jon & Linda Yap Jeffrey & Michelle Zellmer Michael Zellner & Susan Gentile
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Ruchi Desai ’13 raised money for the Society for Education Welfare and Action in India “SEWA Rural (Society for Education Welfare and Action) is an organization located in the state of Gujarat in India, in an area that is heavily impoverished. More than half the people are illiterate, every third family is living below the poverty line, and of every 12 children born, one is destined to die before his/her first birthday. SEWA offers health care services and education programs. My fundraising money will support the Women’s Development Project, which teaches crafts such as garment manufacturing to help them make money. The project also includes a savings and credit program that works to reduce their dependence on lenders and prevent them from getting into perpetual debt.” “SEWA Rural’s mission to educate and better the lives of the impoverished stuck with me. The organization was founded by doctors who lived in the United States but moved to India, raised money and built a hospital. They were willing to give up their comfortable lives to help those who needed their expertise the most. This profound act of charity inspired me to do as Presentation High School
much as I can for the cause.” “To raise money, I held two bake sales. With the help of my friends I was able to sell all the baked goods, and thanks to donations I made $150. Although this may not seem like much, each dollar is equivalent to about 52 rupees. So in India this is worth about 7,800 rupees.” “I realize that I am probably more privileged than others in the world because I am able to go to a private school, have a roof to live under, and don’t have to worry about my next meal. However, these are not things that all people have. I feel that it is the responsibility of those who are more privileged to help those in need.” “Find something you are passionate about, because if you care about the cause you will put your heart into it. Work around your schedule and try to find the best times to volunteer. In the end, it doesn’t matter how much you do or how many times you do it, all that matters is that you gave back and did so with an open heart.” For more information: www.sewarural.org
What is
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The next generation of post-plaid Pres supporters
Michelle’s advice: “The adage goes, ‘You get what you give.’ For an event to be memorable and successful, you need to participate and spread the word. Staying involved is simple. Join the Presentation High School San Jose-Young Alumnae Group on Facebook to stay informed on current events and opportunities.”
They chat on Facebook, hang out at happy hours, eat at Aqui … what, that doesn’t sound like service to Pres? Well, it is for the Young Alumnae Board! These passionate Under-30 alums are keeping their fellow Pres girls in touch with each other and engaged with the school. Several years ago a small group of alums faced the challenge of connecting with their former classmates, and they leaped into action … not words but deeds, right? They started a Facebook group, the Young Alumnae Group, and in less than a year it gained more than 600 fans. The YAB has also arranged fundraiser nights at Aqui Cal-Mex and Chevy’s; a happy hour social at The Old Pro in Palo Alto; and even a joint event with Bellarmine’s Young Alum group at Los Gatos Bar and Grill that raised over $1,000 in funds for the Presentation High School Direct Aid Scholarship. The volunteers of this board work hard to remind alums that every dollar, every hour, every relationship is a vital to helping our community thrive. They are the reminders that the bond we shared as students didn’t end with graduation. Here are two of the founding members: “I have always felt that Presentation had a large impact in my own personal growth and career, as do the other
active YAB board members. We donate our time to this organization because we believe in Presentation and the power of our community. The more engaged we get our young alums with Presentation, the more success we have providing financial support to those in need; strengthening our community for future generations. It takes more than reunions to foster community – it takes active participation.” Michelle Cassidy ‘99 “The Young Alumnae Board is important to me because Presentation has given me so much. Not only did I benefit from a phenomenal education, but being a graduate of Presentation has opened up a lot of doors for me both personally and professionally. I want other young alumnae to realize the power of this connection.” - Beth Gutto ‘99 “My advice is to get involved in whatever way you feel the most comfortable. Presentation will not turn away anyone wanting to get involved. I would also encourage alums to get in contact with the alumnae department. Alumnae Director Kristin Schneider is always seeking new, creative ways for alumnae to become reacquainted with PHS. The sky is the limit.” - Beth Gutto ‘99 2011 annual report
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Presentation Circle
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We are honored to welcome 46 new families into the Presentation Circle this year. Membership in the Circle is awarded to those whose gifts or commitments were $1,500 or more from August 15, 2010 to October 21, 2011.
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Manuel & Mari Alba John & Mary Sue Albanese Karen Alger ‘80 Brian & Lisa Allen John Ambroseo & Jeanette LaCorte Nick & Linda Antonopoulos Harvey & Nola Armstrong Carlos & Diane Normandin ‘83 Azevedo Charles Barker & Patricia Piini-Barker Steve & Elisa Robertson ‘90 Baroni Lou & Maureen Basile MaryBeth Basile ‘95 Alfred & Madelyn Benzo Chuck & Melissa Berger Matthew & Susan Bernal David & Mary Jo Bernstein Thomas & Janice Berthold Ben & Katherine Bingaman Donald & Peggy Blach Michael & Margaret Blach Rooney Blach William & Kellie Blach Randy & Patti Blair Diego Blanc & Maria Zoco Ken & Cathy Bliss Michael & Katie Ryan ‘84 Boennighausen Frank & Gayle Boitano Lance & Barbara Boling Debbie Bosch Jeffrey & Donna Boss Gus & Cathy Bonacorsi ‘82 Bozzo Peggy Bradshaw Albert & Laura Cali ‘97 Breiten Evan & Violet Brooks Fred & Willy Brown Joseph & Joy Brown Richard Brown & Carlee Harder-Brown Bob & Carol Buchser Eric Buell & Sherrie Raposa Mark & Roseann Burhenne Chris & Katie Burke James & Kelly Ryan ‘83 Burns Mark Burr & Suzanne Borges Christine Burroughs Steven & Lisa Butler Ron & Marcia Cali Neil & Sandi Maida ‘74 Callahan Patrick & Denise Callinan Ballan & Dina Campeau Walter & Maria Baron ‘76 Cannon James & Jeanine Capobianco Eli & Barbara Cardenas Bob & Dana Piziali ‘88 Carollo Kapono Carter & Leslie Tung Dave & Lori Cecich Alan Cezar & Jill Anderson
Robert & Chris Changras Steve & Cari Charron Robert & Kate Chimenti David & Alice Ching Raymond & Elaine Chiu Kenton & Teri Chow Gregory & Cathy Caputo ‘84 Cioth Richard & Machell Silva ‘83 Clark Mark & Dina Cannizzaro ‘81 Collins Craig & Suzanne Colvin Thomas & Michelle Connelly Dick Coughlin & Liz Stroh-Coughlin Robert Craig & Julia Woods Fred & Kim Crary Richard & Diane Cristina Thomas & Katherine Cronan Mark & Nanci Jo Crowley Vince & Linda D’Arpino James & Jayne Davilla Raymond & Jane Davilla Bud & Wendy Davis Larry & Judy Ford ‘78 Davis Troy & Kristin Deacon Joseph & Laura Decker Christopher Del Signore & Katherine Mullins Donna Delaney James & Susan DeMedeiros Darin & Mary Devincenzi Dean & Vickie Devincenzi F. Matthew & Gretchen Nicoletti ‘83 DiNapoli J. Philip & Jennifer DiNapoli Richard & Lynette DiNapoli John & Anne DiPalermo Alexander & Carmen Dobrushin Maury Domengeaux Mark & Mari Donnelly Marina Donovan David & Linda Doolin Frank & Marilyn Dorsa Keith & Kathy Griffin ‘74 Dorsa Tobin & Lisa Douglas William & Sharon Drake Dave & Diana Drogos John Duffy & Mary Kay Redmond David & Denise Dulin Dean & Victoria Dupuy Tim Enney & Catherine Aquino ‘87 Rey & Tricia Essex Daniel & Heather Fagundes Neil & Patsy Fanoe Michael & Nancy Fauria Stephen & Joan Ferrari Richard & Molly Fezell Gary & Julie Filizetti Jeff & Edie Fisher James & Karen Flynn
Edward & Leslie Fotion Leon Fox & Vanessa Zecher ‘80 Bill & Karen Frederick Richard Friedrich Michael & Arlene Fukawa Barry & Linda Furtado Jack & Margaret Gaffaney Lynn & Jan Gahagan Ron & Elena Becerra ‘84 Garald Zenebech Gebremariam Charles & Julie Geiger Paul & Barbara Gentzkow Bert & Cyndie George Michael & Carrie Georgette Ernie & Marcia Giachetti Gary & Sue Giannini Timothy & Sondra Gill Rick & Terry Giorgetti William & Kathy Gisvold Mike & Jeanne Glad Roger & Pauline Golitz Bon & Ann Gotuaco Stafford & Peg Grady Andrew & Carolyn Campbell ‘80 Graven Vincent & Sandra Grelli Richard & Marlaine Griffin Timothy Guarnieri & Kathleen Cote Guarnieri Michael & Kathleen Gutto Dan & Denise Hall Butch & Kim Hamann John & Michelle Hansen Tom & Kris Hansen Henry & Gillian Harrington Bill & Sally Harrison Glenn & Leslie Ann Hartzheim Roger & Michele Haupt Bill & Barbara Heil Mani & Gloria Hernandez Jack & Kelly Teresi ‘95 Horan Jim Houle & Scott Anderson Ken & Irene Howell Mark & Pam Hudson William & Sandra Hughes Doug & Diane Hughes Daniel & Debra Hunter Timothy & Jennifer Hurley Michael & Joelle Hurlston Ed Huser David Iacobacci & Mayumi Yoshida Philip & JoAnn Iatomase Sam & Cindy Imelli Joseph & Joann Ippolito Todd & Greta Jackson Winston & Katie Fanoe ‘83 Jaeb David & Johanna Jaffer Jane Jeziorski Michael & Suzanne Johnson Joseph Kafka & Deborah Siebrandt Sanjiv & Sudha Kaul
Beth Keifer ‘69 Kenneth & Kristine Keller Bill Kelly John & Kris Giannini ‘83 Kelly John & Laurie Kelm John & Rosemary Kennedy Mark & Andrea Kenter David & Nancy Kenyon Tim & Mary Kettmann Ray & Shari Khasrovi Dennis & Michelle Kim Edward & Noreen Krall Marlin & Carol Krebs Austin & Jeannette Kyles Richard & Saundra Lambie David & Terry Langlais David & Janice LaVelle Timothy & Helene Lavelle Alfonse & Betty Jean Leal Clyde & Ivana LeBaron Frederick Leonard & Gaye Landau-Leonard Stephanie Leupp ‘98 John & Shari Levitt Mark & Sharon Lohbeck Ron & Betty Lohbeck Bob & Sally DiSalvo ‘66 Longinetti Lawrence Lopez & Martha Torres Art & Agnieszka Lund Alex & Judi Jeffrey ‘79 MacDonell Joe & Anne Madruga Mitch Maggetti Dee Maida Jim & Gretchen Mair Edward & Mary Malysz Michael & Vicki Maniglia Neil & Pamela Marks Thomas & Claire Martell David & Keli Martin George Martin Jeff & Melanie Martin Danny & Dolores Martinez Keith & Diana Matasci George & Mary Mathew Dean & Lynnda Matsuo Kevin & Pat McGrath Harlan & Lisa Normandin ‘77 McHugh John & Teresa McCarthy Roger & Candy Meade Andrew & Denise Medeiros Matthew & Ellen Medeiros Joseph & Celeste Melehan Martin & Becky Menne Vinod & Raji Menon Tom & Cathy Messier Keith & Lindsay Meyer Phil & Patti Micciche Nancy Michaels Jim & Susan Ferrari ‘86 Mikacich Douglas & Rhina Miller
Frances Miller Mary Miller ‘72 Robert & Barbara Miller Ronald & Rica Minnis Daniel & Cathy Minutillo Henry & Susan Miranda Leigh Ann Moore Robledo Craig & Emily Morris Jeff Morrison & Yvonne Collier Mark & Katy Morton Dan & Heather Stanton ‘81 Mosley John & Esther Mote Daniel & Barbara Mount Michael & Kimberly Mulcahy Jeffery & Jeanne Mullins Kevin & Melissa Murphy Michael & Dmitra Murphy Tam Nguyen & Hanh Doan Paul & Katie Nhieu Patti Nishimura Brian & Alicia Niskanen Lon & Peggy Normandin Mark & Julie Normandin Guy & Marie Numann William & Mary Beth Numann Brendan & Jeanette O’Flaherty Cassidy & Lisa Bonnici ‘85 O’Hara Terrence & Pamela O’Rourke Ken & Linda Okenquist Andrew & Vickie Pagnon Nitin & Vaishali Parab Rajesh & Meera Paripatyadar
Marc & Linda Parkinson Larry & Anne Parks Suneil & Rohini Parulekar David & Kathy Pasek Paul & Monica Pashby Andrew & Helen Dorcich ‘67 Pavicich Jack & Gayanne Peckham Andrew & Maria Pecota Steven & Jeanette Pera Jeff & Cathy Perrone Michael & Connie Peters Michael & Judy Allen ‘75 Pfaff Joseph & Linda Bruni ‘67 Pfahnl Sudarsana Piduri & Madhavi Sudarsana Jeffrey & Mollie Edminster ‘83 Pine Ron & Yvonne Pine John & Susan Pinheiro David & Diane Pinn Ron & Diane Piziali Marc & Ann Poirier Michael & Dana Polini Frank & Ann Ponikvar Michael & Vicki Pope Sisters of the Presentation Patrick & Susan Quinn Brad & Mary Kenter ‘77 Raffanti Garrett Rajkovich Krish & Padma Ramakrishnan Joseph & Mary Ann Ramirez Marcy Ray Jim & Wendy Renwick
Mark & Cindy Reuter Ron & Fran Reynolds Jeff & Ann Ricci Stephanie Schiro ‘79 Ronco Christopher & Leigh Anne Rooney Louis & Joanne Rosendin William & Mary Roth Steve & Patti Rottjakob James & Marie Ruane Joseph & Donna Rubino Jim & Christine Shyba ‘67 Russell Daniel & Linda Russo Wilfred & Marianna Samson Richard & Carolyn Sanchez Lance & Michelle Sandri Nino & Janette Martig ‘85 Saso Andy & Peggy Schatzman Shirlee Schiro Thomas & Patricia Schneck Casey & Kristin Cooke ‘90 Schneider Steven & Johanna Schwartzkopf Mark & Jackie Sellers Carla Sendig Arlene Shaw Joseph Sheredy Lynn Davilla ‘78 Shields Dale & Anne Shipley Raj & Melissa Singh Bret & Carol Sisney Dan & Linda Sisto Gregory & MaryAnn Smith
Bill & Kristin Snyder John Sobrato Marcie Spano Johannah Spencer ‘02 Mike & Barbara Hefte ‘74 Spencer Fred & Karen Stahl Michael & Heather Quint ‘94 Stalions Rhonda Stalions Robert & Erin Mulcahy ‘73 Stein Craig Stenehjem Mark Stenehjem Ralph Stenehjem Keith & Tricia Chico ‘86 Stephens Thomas & Jennifer Still Terry & Karen Strobach Marian Stuckey James Stump Rajesh & Jaya Subramanian Gary & Jill Sullivan Vincent & Dina Sunzeri Bob & Sheila Swanson Sandra Sweitzer Hamid & Jane Taheri Brent Taylor & Mary Jane Perryman Bruce & Julie Rubino ‘78 Tenenbaum Bob & Donna Teresi Frank & Alice Dewhirst ‘78 Ursano Gary & Janice Valenzuela
Greg & Laura van den Dries Paul & Emily Van Hoorickx Jim & Joey Vaudagna Ron Verdoorn Shelley Verdoorn William & Donis Voight Dale & Toni vonDohren Kumar & Swati Vora Bas & Ingrid Wafelbakker James & MaryAnn Wallace Brian & Michelle Walsh Robert Watson Lissa Whelan Bernard & Sandra Whitney Clancy & Nanci Wilborn Jack & Kay Williams John Willoughby Belton Wolf Gregory & Jennifer Fanoe ‘82 Wolf Jonathan & Linda Yap Jeffrey & Michelle Zellmer Michael Zellner & Susan Gentile Thomas Zirbes Ronald & Ann Zraick
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Erin Hughes ’13 turned her 16th birthday party into a fundraiser for Casa de Clara, a Catholic worker home in downtown San Jose that serves homeless women and children. “I went on the Freshman Urban Plunge and was very moved by the whole experience; at the end of the day, we spent some time at Casa de Clara making dinner for the residents and I came away wanting to help that charity as much as possible.” “For my 16th birthday party, I requested that instead of gifts, guests make a donation to my favorite charity. Every guest embraced the request and gave $20 per person; a few people forgot on the day and sent checks made out to Casa de Clara a few days later. Everyone gave … girls and guys … they were so great!” “Giving to others is a way of life … embrace it! Recognize that there are always people who are going to be less fortunate, and if you have it to give, do it!” For more information: www.casadeclara.org 2011 annual report
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Presentation’s dazzling Performing Arts programs simply would not be possible without the tireless dedication of the Theater Arts Development Association, better known as TADA! In addition to countless volunteer hours with productions and fundraisers, TADA! sponsors an annual spring benefit show, wowing audiences each January with a fabulous performance.
Please join us in the Valenzuela Theater as Presentation presents Jane Austen’s Lifetime Members Lisa Bunnell Ron Cali Keith & Tricia Chico ‘86 Stephens Circle Members Scott Anderson & Jim Houle Gold Members Thomas & Diana DieBold Silver Members Craig & Suzanne Colvin Louis & Heather Hoffman Douglas & Diane Hughes
Pride and Prejudice
Bronze Members Stephen & Marie Anderson Dave & Mary Brown Stephen & Susan Etchison William & Kristine Heiser Scott Henderson & Margaret Schneck ‘83 Gregory & Margaret Randazzo Ralph Snodgrass & Erin Bentley Paul & Carol Stephan Patron Members Matthew & Susan Bernal Kenneth & Laura Klask Craig Klosterman Joanne Laus Uday & Saritha Nagendran Julie Ognoskie Christopher & Ashley Pass Kelle Remmel Mark & Carole Schmitt Carla Sendig Eric Stauss Student Members Mandy Heiser ‘12 Grace Hoffman ‘12 Katarina Klask ‘12 Kelsey Klosterman ‘12 Lindsay Ognoskie ‘11 Alex Perroots ‘13 Victoria Schmitt ‘10 Kathryn Stephan ‘12
Showtimes Saturday March 10 - 7 p.m. Sunday March 11 - 2 p.m. Thursday March 15 - 7 p.m. Friday March 16 - 7 p.m. Saturday March 17 - 7 p.m. Sunday March 18 - 2 p.m. Presentation High School
Tickets will be sold at www.presentationhs.org
Jim’s advice: “Start with a small patch and plant succulents. In a few months you will be able to cut new growth from the mother plants to cultivate new areas. Plus succulents don’t mind if you go on vacation for three weeks. But be careful: They are addictive, and several faculty members already have succulent gardens at their homes!”
Jim Houle
Presentation High School’s resident green thumb
Simply put, Jim Houle brings beauty to Presentation High School. Much of his work can be seen on the stage of the Valenzuela Theater, where Jim directs our main stage productions, a fall musical and a spring drama every year. He also helps put on several International Thespian Society shows each year. Jim moderates the TADA! performing arts booster group – personally directing one of their fundraiser shows and taking on major production responsibilities for the other – and he runs the summer PresRep program, which does at least one major show per summer. He even handles set design and lighting for the Dance Cabaret and Choir performances. And yet somehow – amid the chaos of sets and costumes and hundreds of actors and tech crew members – Jim finds the time to add a simpler kind of artistry to our school. When he’s not backstage, you may spot him crouched over a tiny cactus next to the Center or planting bulbs along the front lawn. Presentation is grateful for the beauty Jim brings to the big stage – and the nooks and crannies – of our beloved campus. “My earliest childhood memory is walking through my Sicilian grandfather’s massive garden (at least it seemed big at the time) thinking ‘someday I want to make one of these,’ so I guess it’s in my blood. Since I spend so much time in a dark theater, it is always a pleasure to spend a few minutes outside, even if it involves weeding. Plants don’t talk back or make excuses, so the older I get, the more time I like to spend with plants.” “In my second year here, one day I arrived to
find the shrubs and annuals that surrounded the Mary statue in the courtyard had been removed and several flats of pansies were waiting to be planted. I think annuals are a waste of money as they only grow a few months and then die. So I suggested that maybe we plant something less wasteful. ‘We’ became ‘me’ and I haven’t looked back. Now that garden has succulents and cacti that are five years old and are well-established with large aloe flower spikes every winter and yellow nasturtium vines in bloom all summer. As this is the focal point of the campus, I am proudest of this patch, especially now that the plants are so mature. I have used cuttings from this garden to plant the two boxes in the front as well as the new theater gardens.” “I have developed a style that relies heavily on low-maintenance, low-water plants with rocks, gravel and fountains as ornaments. I tend to plant succulents and cacti as they live forever and require minimal watering and care. The first thing I do when I take over an area is shut off the sprinkler system. I hand-water all my gardens in the summer and let nature water the rest of the year.” “It is not a problem for me to spend time gardening at Pres because this school has given me so much, so it is my way of giving back. I know that a 14-year-old girl does not always notice a new planting, but I am confident that enhancing our environment is a positive experience for all. I especially like bulb season when the gardens are ablaze with yellow daffodils. Even a 14-year-old notices that!” 2011 annual report
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Booster Club
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Presentation Boosters provide critical funding for the Athletic Department. Equipment, assistant coaches and training supplies are all provided by generous donors. We are most grateful to them for being our biggest fans! Go Panthers!
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Family Members Joseph & Mary Ainley Mark & Anne Andrews Rick & JoAnn Beaulieu Matthew & Susan Bernal Jack & Paula Tomlitz ‘81 Bither Donald & Peggy Blach James & Gayle Blackford Diego Blanc & Maria Zoco Lance & Barbara Boling John & Genine Borrelli Donald & Marianne Boss Gus & Cathy Bonacorsi ‘82 Bozzo Shelly Campagna ‘83 Caron Shelley Mangini ‘80 Carr Emilio Carranza & Griselda Rocha-Carranza Joel & Sunmi Kang ‘89 Chew Rafael & Rowena Chuapoco Robert & Jade Chubb Stephen & Theresa Ciari Steve & Amy Cisowski Michael Cooper Dick Coughlin & Liz Stroh-Coughlin Gregor & Deborah Cuzner James & Grace Danna Ron & Corina Del Pozzo Christopher Del Signore & Katherine Mullins Donna Delaney Marina Donovan Tobin & Lisa Douglas John Duffy & Mary Kay Redmond Jordan & Jamie Dung Christopher Eaton & Michele Healey David & Debra Ellis Len & Kay Enriquez Rey & Tricia Essex Sipaia & Mary Fatuesi Don & Marci Fernandez Edward & Leslie Fotion Stan & Lindy Freeman Denise Freitas Ron & Elena Becerra ‘84 Garald Craig Garrett Rick & Sue Miner ‘83 Guarino Dale & Marti Guidoux Steve & Patricia Gustafson Albert & Debbie Hargadon Henry & Gillian Harrington Jim & Gerri Hench Bruce & Lucia Heylman Kevin & Susan Huber Timothy & Jennifer Hurley Juan & Alia Kadah Joseph Kafka & Deborah Siebrandt Wael Kamel & Miran Eldeeb Paul & Darina Kavanagh Mark & Andrea Kenter
Rodney & Lisamarie Kerley Dennis & Michelle Kim Patrick & Eleanore Kirk Gene Kischmischian David & Terry Langlais David & Janice LaVelle Christopher & Madeleine Layam Clay & Linda Leong Scott & Annette Logsdon Froi & Beth Lomotan Kristin Maestas Edward & Mary Malysz Michael & Vicki Maniglia Sheila Manzano John Mathieson & Laura Cannestra Dean & Lynnda Matsuo James & Jennifer McGrew Michael & Stephanie Milburn Leigh Ann Moore Robledo Charles & Therese Morris Thomas & Rebecca Muise Kevin & Melissa Murphy Shanmugam Murugesan & Vennila Shanmugam Gerald & Elena Musselman Bret & Lauren Nash George & Frances Navarro Paul & Katie Nhieu Brendan & Jeanette O’Flaherty Andrew & Vickie Pagnon Steve & Robin Pieracci Narayan & Sukanya Prabhakaran Patrick & Susan Quinn Roger & Angela Quintanilla Kevin & Julie Raak Carlos & Maria Ramos Edward & Carrie Rangel Raul & Sofi Ray Ron & Vilma Reduta Jeff & Ann Ricci Rick & Shannon Ronald Stephen & Dawn Schaniel Mark Scheig & T.J. Locke-Scheig John & Lisa Schon Calvin & Ann Sellers Arlene Shaw Joseph Sheredy Dale Sklar Bret & Tamar Sloan Suzette Sorrentino Fred & Karen Stahl Dave & Wendy Courtney ‘87 Stanton Christopher & Heidi Thomas Hai & Maria Tran Huan Tran & CamTu Nguyen Alexander & Maria Ukanwa Anne-Marie Valero Adam & Karen Vazquez Gregory & Jennifer Fanoe ‘82 Wolf Randey & Anna Woo Dennis & Patricia Young
Todd & Maureen Zeman James & Lynn Zetterquist Thomas Zirbes Silver Members Alan Cezar & Jill Anderson Todd & Jacqueline Cottingham ‘81 Courtney Joe & Christine Gigantino Mark & Pam Hudson Steve & Patti Rottjakob Paul & Emily Van Hoorickx Arnie & Maria von Massenhausen Jose & Fanny Zeledon Gold Members Troy & Kristin Deacon Patrick & Kimberly Earnshaw William & Sandra Hughes Mary Miller ‘72 Nino & Janette Martig ‘85 Saso Platinum Members Walter Gil Ken & Irene Howell John & Kris Giannini ‘83 Kelly Lifetime Members Raj & Melissa Singh
Who are Elaine Chiu
and Linda Hagarty
Alumnae parents who never hide their Panther Pride
Linda’s advice: “I would like parents to know that there are many opportunities to volunteer at Pres that don’t require a lot of your time. You will make new friends and will feel more connected to the school. There is something for everyone!”
If you have ever stepped up to the big window of the Presentation High School Booster Store to snap up a PHS sweatshirt, license-plate frame or a blue and gold pencil, you have probably encountered the smiling faces of Elaine Chiu and Linda Hagarty. Nearly three years ago, this dynamic duo took over the store with a spirit and energy that has transformed this little room into a regular bonanza of Blue and Gold. Not only do they maintain the store’s extensive inventory – which also includes coffee mugs, key rings, umbrellas and bibs – they recruit and train other volunteers and even decorate the shelves and display window for holidays. This multitude of efforts has resulted in a spike in sales, which spells good news for the athletes of Presentation High School whom the money supports. Though Elaine and Linda will be handing the reins over to a new volunteer coordinator this spring, we know their hard work will pay off for many years to come! “Elaine and I were excited to take on the challenge of improving the store. We both shared the same ideas and goals ... make it more accessible, organized, appealing and fun! Seasonal decorations and changing window displays,
working with many great volunteers and athletic department staff, interacting with students and parents who are excited to buy merchandise at the store have all made it a very rewarding and successful adventure.” – Linda Hagarty 29 “I have no special talents! I just enjoy being able to help out where and when I can. I love being involved and find that Pres truly appreciates its parent volunteers. I’ve always felt welcomed and appreciated, and that’s the rewarding part. To be able to give of yourself – and for someone to be grateful for whatever you can contribute – is a gift in itself. I am reminded of this every time I volunteer at the school. Someone is always saying ‘Thank you!’” - Elaine Chiu “I’ve so enjoyed working on Food Drive/Penny Drive/ Toy Drive with the CI group as well as Mag Drive for many years. I’ve also helped out with various committees for Fashion Show, Auction, Incoming Frosh BBQ, decorating for the Black and White Ball, the Speech and Debate Team, and, of course, mailings! I’m continuing to come back even though my daughters have graduated. The eight years at Pres went by so quickly and I can’t believe they’re done with high school. It’s truly a pleasure to be part of the Pres family!” – Elaine Chiu
2011 annual report
Company Matching
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We are proud to salute the following companies whose good deeds helped our students in so many ways. We are grateful for their dedication to philanthropy in their community, especially at Presentation.
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Abbott Laboratories Adobe Systems, Inc. Applied Materials BAE Systems Brown-Forman Cisco System Daiichi-Sankyo Dell Computer Deutsche Bank eBay GenCorp Foundation Genentech Google Hewlett Packard IBM Intel Corporation Lam Research Corporation Microsoft Corporation Morgan Stanley National Semiconductor New York Life Nvidia Oracle Corporation Reader’s Digest SanDisk Synopsys Foundation Tyco Electronics UBS Vmware Wells Fargo Xilinx
In-Kind Asphalt Surfacing, Inc. ClearView of the Bay Area, Inc. Cosentino’s Douglas Landscape Construction Martin’s Computer Networks Merry Mart Uniforms, Inc. James & Nicolette Blum Gus & Cathy Bonacorsi ‘82 Bozzo Neil & Sandi Maida ‘74 Callahan Tobin & Lisa Douglas Jerry & Linda Floyd Frank & Connie Geraci Ernie & Marcia Giachetti Dan & Mary Lezotte Fred & Nickie Martin Jeff & Melanie Martin Gustavo & Maria Moguel Ken & Linda Okenquist Paul & Jana Omaleki Ron & Diane Piziali Rabbinal & Misako Tumangan Michael Zellner & Susan Gentile
Who is Cynthia Rose Alumnae mom and queen of cosmetics
Cynthia’s advice (or rather, a bit of trivia!): Did you know the fundamental purpose of stage makeup is to correct the effects of distance and light? Otherwise an actor’s face would completely disappear! Countless faces have graced the stage at the Valenzuela Theater over the years, with appearances that have frightened, amused, saddened and delighted fans of Presentation’s Performing Arts Program. And for that we must thank Cynthia Rose, who eight years ago joined the program’s booster group – the Theater Arts Development Association, better known as TADA! Cynthia has volunteered for many Presentation shows as an usher and running concessions, but she is best known for her talents in coordinating stage makeup for each show. About a month before each opening, she meets with Performing Arts Director Jim Houle to discuss what each character will require, shops for all the makeup and supplies, and then teaches classes to volunteers who will help with the show. Cynthia – who by day is a project manager in Cisco manufacturing – first got involved with theatrical makeup 12 years ago when her daughter was in the San Jose Children’s Musical Theater, and at Pres she has been teaching theatrical makeup classes for the summer production, the fall musical and the spring comedy/drama since 2005. Though her daughter graduated in 2010, Cynthia continues her work with the students, most recently with Phantom of the Opera, which took Presentation by storm last fall. For her humor, high spirits and knack with a smudge brush and false eyelashes, we offer Cynthia a standing ovation.
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“I learned all I know from the web and from other make-up artists at CMT. I have always had an interest in makeup, but I have never been on stage myself. I love the reality show ‘Face Off’!” “Facial hair is a specialty. I often purchase and teach the students how to apply mustaches, beards, side burns, goatees and I can make a five o’clock shadow with makeup on anyone!” “Phantom of the Opera was the most challenging and fun. I traveled to San Francisco and many other stores in the Bay Area to purchase makeup and try to create the gory face of the Phantom. There were also so many types of opera makeup that I did not know about … il muto, high opera, etc. The boys had to apply lots of colored eye shadows and white face makeup for the different operas, so that was challenging. Fortunately, the girls are always up to helping me with the boys! There were also a few students who had to be aged, so this show had a lot of different types of makeup.” “I always teach my workshop the week of opening night. The students are always so excited. They make me laugh, and they are always very appreciative of my efforts and time that I spend with them.” 2011 annual report
Business Donors
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We are blessed by generous business supporters both inside the classroom and out. Donations of goods, services, time, money and more help our programs thrive. In gratitude for their contributions, we kindly ask that you help us return the favor and patronize our donors as much as possible.
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A Catered Affair - Bob Changras Abound Solar - Steve Abely Advantage Testing of Silicon Valley Aldo’s Cafe & Deli Aldo’s Ristorante & Bar Almaden Ace Hardware Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria Anritsu - Deborah Morton APM Limousine Services Aqui Cal-Mex Asphalt Surfacing, Inc. Audi Stevens Creek - Anthony Newell B. Davis, Inc. Bank of America - Brian Seipke Bella James Women’s Boutique BentPeter Band Berliner Cohen Bertucelli’s La Villa Delicatessen Betsey Johnson Apparel Bill’s Cafe Bliss Industries, Inc. Blossom Hill Quilts Blue Rock BBQ BNY Mellon Wealth Management Body Extreme Circuit Training Boitano, Sargent & Lilly - Frank Boitano Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club Boutique Harajuku BR Printers Bridge Bank Britannia Arms Almaden Buca di Beppo Byington Vineyard & Winery C.B. Hannegan’s Cache - Valley Fair California Wheels Camp Cardinale Camp TLC Pet Resort Campo di Bocce Campus Pathway LLC Capers Carey B. Weatherholt, D.D.S., Inc. Carlsen Porsche Cascal Restaurant - Mountain View CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services Inc. Central YMCA - Barbara Cardenas Charlie’s Cheesecake Works Children’s Musical Theater of San Jose Christina’s on the Avenue - Christina Cusella Christina’s on the Avenue - Donna Toscano
Christina’s on the Avenue - Jarman Marougi Christina’s on the Avenue - Patricia Gile Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant CineLux Theatres Cinnabar Hills Golf Club Citti’s Florist City National Bank - Melanie Raley Classic Car Wash - Hamilton Closet Wine-oh! Colliers International - Ed Hofer Convention Plaza Hotel Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards Cosentino’s - Phil & Mario Cosentino Costco - Almaden Costco - Gilroy Costco - Senter Country Inn Café - Almaden Craig A. Rogers, General Building Contractor D’Anna’s Flowers & Gifts Dan Caputo Co. - Phil Rolla Dancing Cat Productions De Mattei Construction Inc. De Tagle Jewelers Details Clothing Co. Diane N. Azevedo, M.A., LMFT Dick Coughlin, M.D. Dick’s Bakery DMJ Distributors - Mark & Cindy Reuter Dona Maria Mexican Restaurant Double D’s Sport Bar & Grill DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose Douglas Landscape Construction Dunham Associates, CPAs - Rick Dunham Ed Hardy Eddie Bauer Edible Arrangements - Los Gatos Elephant Bar Eli Thomas for Men Elite Collision Center Entrees Unlimited eScrip Family RV Far Niente Winery Filice Insurance - Cassidy O’Hara Focus Business Bank Forbes Mill Steakhouse Fox Racing, Inc. Frontier Ford Frontier Infiniti - Harlan McHugh Frontier Infiniti - Jim Landes Fulfillment Systems - Restaurant Division
Gene’s Fine Foods Genesis Photography George Chiala Farms, Inc. Giannotti, Inc. Gilroy Collision Center - Mike Dwight GreenWaste Recovery, Inc. - Rich Cristina Guglielmo Winery Hales & George, Attorneys at Law Hands in Motion - Kerry Adams Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Harris Precision Sheet Metal - Barry Harris Heritage Bank of Commerce Hicklebee’s Hillis Financial Services Hilton Hotel - San Jose Hobee’s California Restaurants Honda of Morgan Hill - Ted Stevens Hopkins & Carley - Dick Noack Hoppy Brewing Company Hotel Los Gatos Howell Electric Ibiss Industrial Metal Recycling - Jeff Brown Infineon Raceway - Sonoma Innovated Packaging Company, Inc. J. Jill J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines James Craig Haircolor & Design Jet Signs - Mike Georgette Johanson & Yau Accountancy - Fred Leonard John M. & Abby Sobrato Fund John’s XLNT Foods Johnson Lumber ACE Hardware Jongbloed Racing - Ryan Dettling Joseph George Fine Wines Jostens - Eric Persson JP DiNapoli Companies Inc. Kappa Delta Zeta Kerlee & Associates Ketchum Integration - Steve Anderson Kool Kids Couture KRTY 95.3 Radio & Broadcasting La Baguette - Scott Brunello La Nouvelle Hairdressers - Suzanne La Playita LaMar Construction LAMP Lauridsen Associates Lautze & Lautze CPAs & Financial Advisors LCL Machining - David Long Leo M. Shortino
Family Foundation Let’s Go Vending Linda Krakow Eaman Photography LOL Parties Los Gatos Brewing Co. - Jim Stump Los Gatos Fitness, Inc. - Joe Gigantino Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse Los Gatos Travel - Maureen Conlin Lunardi’s - Bascom Avenue Macy’s - Valley Fair Magpie Mandis Mangia with Friends - Sam Imelli Mann’s Jewelers, Inc. Manresa Restaurant Marie Callender’s - Ron Garald Martin’s Computer Networks Matthew J. Bernal, D.D.S. MCM Diversified MDR Machine, Inc. Mehus Construction, Inc. Mentor Graphics Merrill Lynch - Andy Sinsigalli Merry Mart Uniforms, Inc. Meru Networks - Keith Matasci MH Architects - Matt Hollis Michael Anthony Salon - Ashley Hendricks Michael Anthony Salon - Michael Tsakins Michael Anthony Salon - Tiffany Foster Michael Merrill Design Studio Mission: Fitness Boot Camp Mohler, Nixon + Williams Moreno & Associates Inc. - Tom Zipse Morgan Stanley - Timothy Dixon Morgan, Franich, Fredkin & Marsh - Douglas Morgan Move It Elsewhere National Office Furniture - Lisa Elson Nilou Day Spa Normandin Chrysler Jeep Dodge Nothing Bundt Cakes Willow Glen Oil Changer Opa! Authentic Greek Cuisine Opera San Jose Palacio Restaurant Paolo’s Restaurant Perfectly Fit Pfahnl & Hunt Accountancy Corp. PHS Auction Committee
Nano Nagle Legacy Society Life is short. Yet the impact one makes in a lifetime can live on in perpetuity.
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Members of our Nano Nagle Legacy Society will leave a lasting legacy. By providing for Presentation through a bequest, these generous supporters will leave Presentation a stronger school than it is today. Thank you to following families who have remembered the students at Presentation High School through their estate planning.
Manuel & Mari Alba Frank & Gail Boitano Margie Chiechi ‘68 Ray & Jane Davilla Patricia Duran Thomas & Elizabeth Fedyna Rick & Terry Giorgetti Staff & Peg Grady Andrew & Nena Duran ‘82 Lehane John & Shari Levitt Dave & Susan McBride Matt & Ellen Medeiros Keith & Lindsay Meyer Thomas & Jayne Rose ‘72 Miller Marlene Mirassou ‘66
Estate of Kathleen M. Mollerus Gary & Patty Neustadter Delores Niemiller Lon & Peg Normandin Joe & Marti Rao Ludwig & Adrienne Renner Stephanie Schiro ‘79 Ronco Jonathon & Michelle Sanchez Philip Sanfilipo QTIP Trust Dan & Linda Sisto Mike & Barbara Hefte ‘74 Spencer Estate of Jacqueline T. Tinney Frank & Alice Dewhirst ‘78 Ursano Roxanne Vane
The Lantern League The Lantern League is a women’s giving circle that pools the resources of many to make a significant philanthropic impact. In six years, the Lantern League has generated $662,700 for Bay Area nonprofits that support women and children. To learn more about this wonderful organization, please visit www. lantern-league.org.
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Lisa Adamson Loreli Alba Mari Alba Monica Alba Linda Antonopoulos Catherine Aquino Diane Azevedo Maureen Basile Margie Blach Gayle Boitano Catherine Bonnici Katie Burke Kelly Burns Marcia Cali Dana Carollo Cari Charron Cathy Cioth Dina Collins Suzanne Colvin Maureen Conlin Liz Stroh-Coughlin Kim Crary Natalie Daprile Linda D’Arpino Wendy Davis Dolores Davison Corina Del Pozzo Donna Delaney Carmen Dobrushin Mari Donnelly Linda Doolin Patsy Fanoe Molly Fezell Monica Fox Karen Frederick Deirdre Gallagher
Aimee Geddie Barbara Gentzkow Marcia Giachetti Molly Giannini Sue Giannini Terry Giorgetti Jeanne Glad Elena Greer Marlaine Griffin Sharon Grover Kathy Gutto Nancy Heine Kelly Horan Jennifer Hurley JoAnn Iatomase Katie Jaeb Betsy Kais Kristine Keller Kris Kelly Laurie Kelm Gaye Landau-Leonard Paula Larson Shari Levitt Sally Longinetti Ellen Maguire Barbara Marchini-Ellis Joan Martin Lisa McHugh Denise Medeiros Celeste Melehan Lindsay Meyer Nancy Michaels Susan Mikacich Mary Miller Rhina Miller Peg Normandin
Lisa O’Hara Linda Okenquist Monica Pashby Cathy Perrone Stefania Pietraszek Susan Pinheiro Diane Piziali Ann Ponikvar Vicki Pope Kimberly Premo Mary Raffanti Padma Ramakrishnan Sherrie Raposa Marcy Ray Genevieve Rolla Patti Rottjakob Donna Rubino Linda Russo Marianna Samson Rita Sandhu Kristin Schneider Sangeeta Singh Michele Sordal Karen Strobach Marian Stuckey Jaya Subramanian Donna Teresi Molly Urban Joey Vaudagna Dana White Jennifer Wolf Amy Wong Lizabeth Yee Maria Zoco
Young Philanthropists
(ages birth to 30 years) (previously known as Junior Members) Abigail Aquino Enney Katie Blach Katie Cioth Kathryn Daugherty Andie Fezell Kate Fezell Cassidy Garrett Kirstie Gonzales Sungat Grewal Megan Jaeb Mary Grace Kelly Jamie Leonard Maddie O’Hara Lauren Pinheiro Katie Pope Vanessa Rubino Christina Rubino Natalie Samson Sareen Sandhu
Who are Nanci Wilborn
and Joanne Sholes
Grande dames of the Presentation Auction
The theme may change from year to year – “A Night at the Races,” “Home for the Holidays” and “Celebrate – American Style!” to name a few. But over the course of three decades, one thing that has remained the same is the faithful presence of longtime volunteers Joanne Sholes and Nanci Wilborn. Joanne and her husband attended their first Presentation Auction 25 years ago when their daughter Marianne was a freshman. Joanne offered to help “gift-gather,” and she never looked back – since then she has held an extremely important and labor intensive job, gift certificate chairman. This includes overseeing and coordinating all of the details for hundreds of gift certificates donated to auction each year. Nanci began working on the Pres auction in 1982 when her daughter Wendi was a freshman, which means an incredible milestone coming up this fall, her 30th Presentation auction. Nanci was in charge of silent auction for over 20 years, and in 2006 she cochaired the event. What an amazing legacy of generosity, and we thank these women for sharing with Presentation the most precious of elements, their time. “I’ve been involved and attended all Pres auctions since 1987. I grew to enjoy the friendships and the cause, and I enjoy the challenge of raising money to support Presentation. It is so nice to see such a large number of alum parents returning each year to help with the auction. We want to be sure new parents become connected to the auction activities and feel welcomed as we benefit from their ideas and previous experiences.” – Joanne Sholes
“My activity for the auction in recent years has been mainly clerical. When gift certificates come in I make sure they are ready to give out to the successful bidder, matching the envelope number to the catalogue number. It’s not unusual for us to have over 200 gift certificates, and people like to leave the auction with the items they purchase! I have to chuckle at the year a teacher was the highest bidder on a pair of Happy Hollow tickets only to find two pro football tickets in her envelope. Imagine the surprise of the Pres dad who opened his envelope to find tickets to the zoo! Both were very understanding, but it was a bit embarrassing!” – Joanne Sholes “Another auction anecdote would have to be the 1989 auction. I arrived early for an auction meeting on October 17, which happened to coincide with the Loma Prieta Earthquake. There were just a few of us on the campus when the earthquake hit, and I recall diving under a desk with Donna Delaney. After the shaking stopped and we made sure everyone was OK, our thoughts turned to the auction meeting scheduled for the evening – and, in particular, the condition of the very expensive bottle of wine we had just received as a donation! Needless to say the auction meeting did not take place, but at least our bottle of wine was intact!” – Joanne Sholes
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Nanci’s advice: “I think the key to auction is to have the entire committee be part of everything that is going on. We always voted on what we liked and majority ruled. And every meeting was fun and special. Everyone felt welcomed and needed.”
“Two auctions stand out in my mind. One is 1996 ‘A Night at the Races.’ It was so festive. Everything was pink, and people purchased ‘horses.’ There was a winner’s circle for the ‘final race’ and the excitement was over the top. The other auction that was special was 1998’s ‘A Trick or Treat Extravaganza.’ Many of the guests came in costume, so it was really fun and crazy.” – Nanci Wilborn
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The endowment provides permanent funding for financial aid and co-curricular programs, and it is a critical component in keeping tuition costs as affordable as possible. It also gives students who would otherwise be unable to attend Presentation the resources needed to fully participate in all areas of school life.
Family Endowments
General Endowment
Manuel & Mari Alba Family Endowment Manuel & Mari Alba
Gary & Sue Giannini Brian Holman & Mary Tarduno Lionel & Sharon Iorgulescu Winston & Katie Fanoe ‘83 Jaeb Laura Johnston David & Janice LaVelle Stephanie Leupp ‘98 Ron & Betty Lohbeck Dan Meyers Mary Murphy ‘80 Marc & Linda Parkinson Lisa Pioli ‘97 Marc & Ann Poirier Sisters of the Presentation Jairo Quintana & Clara Bohórquez Ron & Fran Reynolds Don & Nancy Boehner ‘89 Taylor Jonathan & Linda Yap Jeffrey & Michelle Zellmer
Presentation High School Alumnae Endowment Harvey & Nola Armstrong Family Endowment Harvey & Nola Armstrong Randy & Patti Blair Family Endowment Richard & Carlee Harder-Brown Family Endowment Ronald & Marcia Cali Family Endowment Ronald & Marcia Cali Robert & Kate Chimenti Family Endowment Raymond, James & Lynn Davilla Family Endowment Raymond & Jane Davilla Neil & Patsy Fanoe Family Endowment Neil & Patsy Fanoe Bill & Karen Frederick Family Endowment S.O. Glad Family Endowment Mike & Jeanne Glad Sr. Adele Hancock, PBVM Endowment Sisters of the Presentation Robert & Sally Longinetti Family Endowment Robert & Sally DiSalvo ’66 Longinetti Matthew & Ellen Medeiros Family Endowment Matthew & Ellen Medeiros Fr. Al Miller Endowment Mary Miller ‘72 Lon & Peggy Normandin Family Endowment Carlos & Diane Normandin ’83 Azevedo Harlan & Lisa Normandin ’77 McHugh Caren Normandin ‘74 Lon & Peggy Normandin Ron & Diane Piziali Family Endowment Ron & Diane Piziali Michael & Vicki Pope Family Endowment Michael & Vicki Pope Krish & Padma Ramakrishnan Family Endowment Marian Stuckey Endowment Penny Giovanetti ‘69 Tim Stuckey Gary & Janice Valenzuela Family Endowment Anna Marie Brassill ’38 Zabala PHS-SF
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Who Teresa is McCarthy Expert creator-of-something-out-of-nothing
Teresa’s advice: “Three things: mistakes can be gifts from God; you don’t know if you can until you try; and take the time to listen to the input and suggestions of others.”
Paintbrushes and powertools. Glue guns and glitter. In the weeks preceding major fundraising events at Presentation, it’s not uncommon to spot a whirlwind of such objects in a corner of the the Marian Stuckey Center, bringing our themes to life thanks to the steady hand and artistic genius of Teresa McCarthy. Teresa has volunteered at Presentation since her daughter Shannon was a freshman in 2005, serving four years on Fashion Show committee and three on Parent Board. In 2008 she was named Volunteer of the Year, and she has created designs and décor for Junior Ring Ceremony, Crab and Pasta Feed, Auction, Fashion Show and Senior Dinner. She has also spent volunteer hours on bartending, cooking and cleanup – she truly does it all, and we are so grateful for the creativity, grace and humor she brings to our community. “I’m a self-taught artist and professionally trained. From an early age I always could be found drawing or working with my dad in the garage building things. I attended West Valley College to study architecture and interior design and then transferred to San Jose State for construction management. I worked for architects and construction firms here in the valley for 10 years before starting a family.” “My first project for the Crab Feed was ‘New Orleans.’ I painted a New Orleans Hotel on cardboard for the foyer. I had never worked with cardboard before. The next year the theme was ‘And the Beat Goes On,’ where we built a stage with go-go cages made of PVC piping with student dancers and psychedelic lighting. My favorite project was ‘Under the Big Top,’ when we built a large red and white circus tent in the foyer of the gym. It was complete with clowns, trapeze artist, dancing dog and seal. The next year we built an Italian villa, and last year we built a Western town for the ‘Wild, Wild West’ event.”
“My favorite event was the Fashion Show ‘A Walk on the Styled Side’ at the Fairmont Hotel in 2009, the year my daughter graduated. The committee had given us a budget of $700 to decorate the large foyer space. The décor committee began planning in September and by Christmas we had our design. We built a large foyer sculpture, which I built at home over many hours. The sculpture was made of construction foam that I cut and glued together to make cubes and plates. We painted it with bright colors and they were assembled on a pedestal in the middle of the foyer. We stylized beautiful paper girls, which were placed on stages all around the foyer. We used rice paper lamps decorated with coffee filters, and placed them on gray pedestals down the hallways.” “The main goal of all Pres events is to raise money for the school and students. We raise the money by creating a beautiful event while keeping our budget low, recycling and borrowing materials whenever possible. We start our design process by sketching floor plans and images that we use to trace on cardboard. We then paint and glitter these cut-outs and build lightweight wood frames to support them. On the Western Town last January, I worked 15 hours a week with other volunteers tracing, painting, cutting, glittering and building frames, until the event in February. Volunteers are the most important part of making Pres events successful, and without this team of committed people none of these events would be possible.” “My friends ask me ‘Why do you keep on helping?’ and my response has always been because I love working with all the volunteers and students. I enjoy teaching people how to do something they never thought they could do and watching how proud they feel about themselves when they are finished. I will always have many fond memories of working with my daughter, friends and the Pres community to contribute to the mission of Presentation.” 2011 annual report
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Grandparents Giving
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We are most grateful to members of our grandparent community who have placed such a high value on their granddaughters’ education that they choose to support Presentation financially.
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Jean Agelson John & Donna Urata ‘66 Agresta Lena Alatorre Donald & Elizabeth Allen Robert & Ophelia Artana Frank & Rose Baglione Gerry Bartholic Dan Bartlett Marilyn Bauman James & Shirley Beall Robert Berger Robert & Nancy Bernal Agostinho & Rose Bettencourt Ted Biagini John & JoAnn Bonacorsi Martha Bonnici Nelda Boss Ed & Evelyn Brandon Michael & Nancy Brundage Barney & Pat Brust George & Mary Gail Buermann Ron & Marcia Cali Rosie Castro Alice Contreras Connie Correa Leah Coulter Bob & Carol Couper Ed & Doris Cronin Donald & Martha Curtis Jean Dahl Christine Damian David & Judy Daniels Kathy Carroll Earnshaw Mike & Arlene Edminster Neil & Patsy Fanoe Frank Fiscalini Jerry & Linda Floyd Ed & Suzanne Ford Frank & Connie Geraci Gary & Sue Giannini Jack & Audrey Going Robert & Jean Gray Mary Lucille Halloran Starr & Donna Henderson Ben & Jill Holdaway Ruth Huber Raymond Iacobacci Henry Ishizaki Richard & Sharon Johe Lynne Marie Jorgensen Patricia Kays Elaine Keifer John & Margaret Klask
Everett & Patti Littlejohn Richard & Marie Maestas Dee Maida Al & Cassie Mangini Daniel & Gloria Marquez Roger & Candy Meade Chuck & Eileen Mignosa Joe Morrow Terry & Norma Mulligan Josephine Nauta Lon & Peggy Normandin William & Jo Ann O’Hara Jack Parkinson JoAnn Parrott Gene Pashby Jack & Gayanne Peckham Teresita Petrache Ron & Betty Pieracci Stefan & Zita Pietraszek Ron & Yvonne Pine Timothy & Lori Ramsay Ron & Fran Reynolds Louis & Joanne Rosendin Don & Missy Ryan Jean Sanfilippo Thomas & Patricia Schneck Carolyn Sinclair Ted & Bobbie Smith Joseph & Connie Sorrentino John & Barbara Squeri Bob & Sheila Swanson Phyllis Taurosa Geri Tuso Jack & Doris Urata Arthur & Ramona Villalovos Anthony & Dorothy Vischer Humbert & Emilienne Volante Belton Wolf Stanley & Stanley Zajac
Direct Aid For donors wishing to make an immediate impact with their gift, Direct Aid provides tuition assistance to students who would otherwise be unable to attend Presentation.
PLATINUM - A minimum four-year commitment of a quarter scholarship per year; or a one-year commitment to more than one full tuition Manuel & Mari Alba Harvey & Nola Armstrong Louis & Maureen Basile, Mary Beth Basile ‘95 & Stella B. Gross Charitable Trust Charles & Melissa Berger - In memory of Joan Berger Frank & Gayle Boitano Fred & Willy Brown Chris & Katie Burke Ron & Marcia Cali Paul & Barbara Gentzkow Daniel & Debra Hunter Kenneth & Kristine Keller Austin & Jeannette Kyles Clyde & Ivana LeBaron - In memory of Steve Ronco Martin & Becky Menne Cassidy & Lisa Bonnici ‘85 O’Hara - In memory of Gina Bonnici ‘87 Our Lady of Grace Nativity School - Fr. Peter Pabst, SJ - In memory of Steve Ronco Presentation High School Fashion Show 2011 Presentation High School Parent Board Presentation Lantern League Krish & Padma Ramakrishnan Marcy Ray Martha E. Sanfilippo Foundation Mark & Jackie Sellers Leo M. Shortino Family Foundation John M. and Abby Sobrato Fund & The Silicon Valley Community Foundation Robert & Sheila Swanson & Todd & Greta Jackson Keith & Tricia Chico ‘86 Stephens
GOLD - A one-year commitment of one-half or full tuition Evan & Violet Brooks Rich & Diane Cristina F. Matthew & Gretchen Nicoletti ‘83 DiNapoli Jeff & Edie Fisher Leon Fox & Vanessa Zecher ‘80 John & Michelle Hansen William & Sandra Hughes Tim & Jennifer Hurley Daniel & Barbara Mount - V.O Smith Family Foundation Suneil & Rohini Parulekar John & Susan Pinheiro Joseph & Mary Ann Ramirez Dan & Linda Sisto Lissa Whelan
GENERAL - Any one-time contribution Anonymous - In honor of Fred Leonard Stephen & Elisa Robertson ‘90 Baroni - In memory of Danny Cheadle & Steve Ronco Lisa Bedard ‘94 Michael & Margaret Blach Michael & Katie Ryan ‘84 Boennighausen Debbie Bosch Bridge Bank John & Dolores Carr - In memory of Judge Robert Ahern William & Diane Gould ‘76 Colangelo Joe & Mary Connolly Russell & Sandi Di Bari - In memory of Agnes Bliss J. Philip & Jennifer DiNapoli William & Sharon Drake Laureen Garcia - In memory of Aadan Ramones Hanae Hara ‘94 - In memory of Aadan Ramones Heritage Bank of Commerce David & Johanna Jaffer Daniel & Kim Kacir Ray & Shari Khasrovi - In memory of Affi Panahi Grace Lattyak ‘99 Mark & Sharon Lohbeck Ron & Betty Lohbeck Thomas & Claire Martell Mike & Maggie Dellamano ‘96 Meyer Jeffrey & Jeanne Mullins Cristina Munoz ‘03 Rebeca Munoz ‘06 Larry & Anne Parks - In memory of Ruth Parks David & Kathy Pasek Gene Pashby Paul & Monica Pashby James & Carol Patton - In honor of Sr. Rosemary Campi, PBVM Somnath & Ria Paul Jeff & Cathy Perrone Ron & Yvonne Pine Lisa Pioli ‘97 Chris & Gabrielle Elmidolan ‘94 Reilly - In memory of Aadan Ramones Jana Rendon Ron & Fran Reynolds Nelson & MaryLynne Rodriguez - In memory of Aadan Ramones Gene & Diane Fiock ‘94 Rosenthal - In memory of Aadan Ramones Monique Ruiz ‘99 Christine Shyba ‘67 Russell Greg & Andrea Shaheen ‘94 Sehestedt - In memory of Aadan Ramones Steven Saling & Michelle Spinney Marcie Spano Michael & Heather Quint ‘94 Stalions - In memory of Aadan Ramones Terry & Karen Strobach - In honor of Ron & Marcia Cali Dwaine & Stacie Rech ‘84 Walker Michael Zellner & Susan Gentile
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In Memory and In Honor
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A memorial gift to Presentation can help perpetuate the values that guided a loved one’s life. Gifts may also honor a person during his or her lifetime, or commemorate a significant event. Your thoughtful gift becomes a living memorial that touches the lives of our students.
In Memory of Robert Ahern Katie’s Colleagues at Presidio Archaeology Lab Glenn & Katherine Allen Donald & Joan Baum Tom & Susan Bigelow John & Dolores Carr Bob & Ann Crabtree Mary DeMeo Bill & Charlotte Duerksen John & Patti Hair Ted & Susan Herman Meg Madsen Jim & Sara McManis Stephen & Jan Pinn Gary & Gail Raper Ted & Bobbie Smith Jean Toonen In Memory of Christina Asbury ‘05 Victoria Ruiz ‘05 In Memory of Ann Zimmer ‘69 Bennett Daniel & Mary Zimmer ‘69 Lezotte In Memory of Noel Blair ‘91 Nicole Hockenbury ‘91 Bowmer In Memory of Agnes Bliss Michael & Ellen King In Memory of Josephine Chiechi Rosalie Borda Vince & Marion Cantacessi Mike & Evelyn Chiechi Lon & Peggy Normandin Richard Pfaff In Memory of Lis Zimmer ‘72 Clark Daniel & Mary Zimmer ‘69 Lezotte
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In Memory of Victoria Colin Robert & Barbara Blalock Masao & Kathleen Kobashi Irma Owens Jeanie Pizzagoni Robert & Donna Smith In Memory of Ray & June Moless Davilla Raymond & Jane Davilla In Memory of Marie Ferrari Mike & Barbara Hefte ‘74 Spencer In Memory of Joy Genovese Gary & Sue Giannini Ken & Linda Okenquist In Memory of Rosalind Griffith Mike & Barbara Hefte ‘74 Spencer In Memory of Irma Hefte Mike & Barbara Hefte ‘74 Spencer In Memory of Debra Lambert ‘74 Cathie Klose ‘74 Lohr Mike & Barbara Hefte ‘74 Spencer In Memory of Marie Martin Kristin Davis ‘99
In Memory of Betty Pfahnl Jean-Claude & Irena Guillon In Memory of Anne Piacente Ken & Pat Enney In Memory of Aaden Ramones Laureen Garcia Hanae Hara ‘94 Chris & Gabrielle Elmidolan ‘94 Reilly Nelson & MaryLynne Rodriguez Gene & Diane Fiock ‘94 Rosenthal Greg & Andrea Shaheen ‘94 Sehestedt Michael & Heather Quint ‘94 Stalions In Memory of Anita B. Roa Mary Ann Roa In Memory of Colleen Shea ‘71 Kathy Grim ‘71 Carter Karen Shea ‘66 Duncan Rick & Diane Russo ‘71 Fontaine Jo Ann Willcoxon ‘71 Lauer Catherine Battaglia ‘71 Shaw Pauline Townsley ‘71 Smoke In Memory of Johanna Stolz John & Karey Keuser ‘89 Lucas
In Memory of Gloria Menconi Mike & Barbara Hefte ‘74 Spencer
In Memory of Catherine Zimmer Brian Holman & Mary Tarduno Dianne Lagana ‘69
In Memory of Affi Panahi Ray & Shari Khasrovi
In Honor of Fred Leonard Anonymous
In Memory of Sr. Mary Pascal Kate MacLellan ‘66
Who is Teri Chow Alumnae parent with a knack for needle and thread
I submitted a red, white, and blue quilt into a Bicentennial quilt contest and won 2nd place. As a young person establishing my homes, sewing was extremely useful in decorating … drapes, duvet covers, pillows. Even now I like to use the sewing machine to decorate my daughters’ rooms. I find it frustrating that Home Ec is no longer taught in the schools. How else will students be introduced to such a creative and useful skill?”
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“Volunteering runs in the family. My mother has been busy in her retirement sewing quilts for veterans, pillows for Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Camp for kids, and care packages in knapsacks for seniors. My husband Ken also volunteered as an Ambassador for Santa Clara University, a member of the Advisory Board for the School of Business, and served as treasurer of the Almaden Valley Girls Softball League in addition to coaching softball for a number of years.”
Presentation High School event planner Jane Jeziorski fondly recalls the first time she noticed Teri Chow. It was in 2001 at a special auction committee meeting for frosh parents. No matter what Jane asked for help with, Teri’s hand shot into the air. Over and over again. “This woman could do everything,” Jane said. “Everything! The cute part is I had a regular auction committee meeting right after that, and I told the old-timers, ‘You’ll never believe who came to this last meeting.’ After I told them about her, for years the big joke was ‘We want to be Teri!’” While the talent Teri has brought to Pres has mostly surrounded her sewing machine – in the form of hundreds of costumes she has created for students working at the event – she’s also a computer whiz. For the raffle at the “Grand Tour” auction in 2003, Teri whipped up 150 unique baggage claim “tickets,” each from a different airport. For many years she also crafted the Presentation Pillow, a popular annual auction item, and she has contributed several class quilts. For her attention to detail, her can-do-it attitude and her many years of faithful service, we salute this sensational seamstress.
“A favorite auction was 2001’s ‘Lights, Camera, Auction!’ when Jane Jeziorski asked me and another volunteer to produce gold lamé cummerbunds and bow ties. We sewed over three dozen ensembles for students to wear while working the auction. Another year, I helped replenish the cute red, plaid aprons the students wear while serving the Circle Dinner each year.” “After learning to love sewing and many other crafts from my mother and grandmother, I am so proud that my daughters have also decided to learn how to sew. Each summer they enjoy attending a sewing camp and take pride in making birthday gifts for their friends. The example I try to set for my family is that it is always possible to help others in our spare time. I would rather create a quilt or costume for the school than watch TV.”
Teri’s advice: “If you are in the market to buy a sewing machine, buy one that threads the needle for you. It has gotten harder to see the small hole as I’ve gotten older!”
“I learned to sew from my mom, Alma Gates, when I was 7 years old, and by 4th grade I was wearing clothes I sewed to school. After taking a home economics course in sewing in 1976,
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REV IT UP! Presentation Auction 2011
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Volunteers of the Year
Three members of the Presentation High School community were honored as our Volunteers of the Year at the 2011 Circle Dinner in December: Diane and Carlos Azevedo and Carla Sendig.
Diane ‘83 and Carlos Azevedo and Mary Miller ‘72
Diane and Carlos, whose daughters are Alisha ’10 and Natasha ’12, have devoted thousands of volunteer hours to Presentation. Carlos served on the Golf Tournament Committee for five years and chaired the event in 2010. He also chaired the MotherDaughter Breakfast and Crab and Pasta Feed during his three years on Parent Board. Diane was on the Auction Committee for four years and was a member of the Fashion Show Committee. During her three years on Parent Board she chaired the Incoming Frosh Barbecue and the Senior Dinner. And her continuous support and work with the Speech and Debate team led Coach Tim Case to call her one of the most valuable volunteers in the history of the club. Carla Sendig, mother of Sarah ’09 and Deanna ’12, has worked on the Auction Committee for six years, during which she generously donated hundreds of gifts to the event, and she has helped with many performing arts projects. She served on Parent Board for two years, serving as an officer on the executive board and twice chairing the Crab and Pasta Feed and Senior Dinner.
Carla Sendig, Mary Miller ‘72 and Jane Jeziorski Presentation High School
Presentation is so grateful for these important members of our community and their amazing work ethic, positive attitudes and generosity of spirit and time.
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Past Recipients 1992 George Martin 1993 Pat Osganian 1994 Rick & Terry Giorgetti, David Pinn 1995 Ken & Linda Okenquist 1996 Steve & Bari Crain 1997 Lyn Distaso 1998 Rich Brown & Carlee Harder-Brown, Lou Madamba
1999 Sandi Maida Callahan, Kate Chimenti, Ray & Jane Davilla, Linda Hwang
2000 Marcia Cali, John DiPalermo 2001 Fred & Kim Crary 2002 Shari Levitt, Lori Linhares, Celeste Martin Melehan
2004 Katie Burke, Linda Doolin, Joe & Linda Bruni ’67 Pfahnl
2005 Dan Belveal, Liza Freiberger, Lindsay Meyer
2006 Lou Basile, Les Bodnar, Katie Burke,
Terry & Eileen McMahon, Lissa Whelan
2007 Linda Antonopoulos, Michael Dove, Vicki Pope
2008 Teresa McCarthy, Phil & Patti Micciche, Greg Saldivar
2009 Carl Gonzales, Barbara Heil, Phil & JoAnn Iatomase, Jackie Sellers
2010 Doug Hughes, Carrie Maietta, Alicia Niskanen, Patti Rottjakob
2011 Carlos and Diane Normandin ’83 Azevedo, Carla Sendig
2003 Ken Bliss, Debbie Gentry-Rao, Renee Schmid
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Scholarship Luncheon 2011 Every year Presentation hosts a special event for our Direct Aid sponsors. At this lunch they get to know students who benefit from their generosity.
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Always in our hearts
In Memoriam Patricia Baxter Grandmother of Elise Fisher ’09 Agnes Bliss Grandmother of Catrina Bliss ’01 Pak and Shana Bliss ’04 Harris Pina Caltagirone Grandmother of Cristina Caltagirone ’15 Mildred Campagna Grandmother of Shelly Campagna ’83 Caron; great-grandmother of Samantha Caron ’13 Bruce DaRos Father of Claire DaRos ’10 Carolyn DiSanto Grandmother of Sara Etchison ’10 and Shanna Etchison ’13 Sr. Patricia Doyle, PBVM Former faculty member Joseph Dupuy Grandfather of Jordan Dupuy ’15 Lillian Fiala Grandmother of Katie Castro ’12 and Ashley Castro ’15 Marie Ferrari Mother of Julie Ferrari ’76 Jarvis
Paul Houret, Jr. Grandfather of Stacey Fehr ’97 and Leslie Fehr ’00 Alameda Nicholas Kosteczko Father of Nicole Odell, faculty member
Norma Mary Ronco Mother-in-law of Stephanie Schiro ’79 Ronco, grandmother of Elizabeth Ronco ’06 and Alexandra Ronco ’11 Enrique Serrano Grandfather of Lizette Castaneda ’14
Marty Kreisler Grandfather of Victoria Whelan ’03 and Christina Whelan ’07
Lovetta Smith Former faculty member
Yvette Lanoie Mother-in-law of Teri Smith ’82 Lanoie; grandmother of Amanda Lanoie ’02, Sarah Lanoie ’11 and Katherine Lanoie ’15
Sebastian Sortino Father of Denise Sortino ’68 Lehman, Lisa Sortino, ’76; grandfather of Carrie Lehman ’98 Middleton and Nicole Lehman ’02
Ileana Lorie Former faculty member
Glen Stowell Grandfather of Madison Zeman ’12
Rose Ann Della Maggiore Mother of Denise Della Maggiore ’68 Spears and Charlene Della Maggiore ’69
Pat Scapini ’77 Quevedo Sister of Theresa Scapinin ’71 Barnes (deceased), Angela Scapini ’73 Hays, Ann Scapini ’76 Giluso and Cici Scapini ’80 Barone (deceased); aunt to Heather Hays ’06 King and Hannah Giluso ’13
Roland Maitland Grandfather of Elise Locke ’13 John E. McMahon Grandfather of Rachel Rovetto ’11 Gloria Menconi Grandmother of Wendi Wible ’86 Dutcher Barbara Miller Mother of Molly Miller ’12
Matt Fine Brother of Maureen Fine ’73 Miller, Tricia Fine ’74 Costella and Andrea Fine ’80 Gravelle
Henry Miranda Sr. Grandfather of Sara Miranda ’04
Sandy Goodwin Grandmother of Jaclyn Goodwin ’09
Jon Osterlund Husband of Sharon Bock ’67 Osterlund
Lorraine Grenfell Grandmother of Ellen Kingery ’10
Geraldine Phillips Grandmother of Christina Phillips ’04
Melba “Maggie” Heyburn Mother of Liz Heyburn ’66 Millier, Susan Heyburn ’69 Molumby, Mary Heyburn ’71 Maro, Julie Heyburn ’73 Keller, Theresa Heyburn ’75 and Ann Heyburn ’82 Lane; grandmother of Jennafer Lane ’09
Matilde Alvarez Rojas Mother of Jesus Cobarrubias, Juan Covarrubias, and Adan Covarrubias, Presentation employees
Helen Stang Grandmother of Kendall Stang ’13 Maria Lien Kim Tran Grandmother of Elizabeth Nguyen ‘12 Mary Walker Grandmother of Allison Bruner ’14 Charmaine Wheatley Mother of Diana Wheatley ’67, Danielle Wheatley ’80; grandmother of Adrienne De Fanti ’96 and Julia Wheatley ’08 Dolores Winans Sister of Peg Normandin; aunt of Caren Normandin ’74, Lisa Normandin ’77 McHugh and Diane Normandin ’83 Azevedo; great-aunt to Megan McHugh ’04, Lauren McHugh ’09, Alisha Azevedo ’10, Natasha Azevedo’ 11 and Nicole Normandin ’14
May 4, 2012 Cinnabar Hills Golf Club www.presentationhs.org/golftournament
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To be able to give of yourself – and for someone to be grateful for whatever you can contribute – is a gift in itself! I am reminded of this every time I
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volunteer at the school. Someone is always saying
you!
We believe Pres did a tremendous job,
academically and socially with our girls.
I will always have many fond memories of working with my daughter, friends and the Pres community.
I would like parents to know that there are many opportunities to volunteer at Pres that don’t
YOU
require a lot of your time.
will make new friends and will feel more
connected to the school. There is something for everyone!
When Pres girls start pushing away
They make me laugh, and they are always very appreciative of my efforts and time that I spend with them.
mentors because they know they can handle things themselves, that’s exactly what we are trying to achieve.