Communiqué 2014-2015

FRENCH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

COMMUNIQUÉ ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015

FIRST... AND FOREMOST

A THOUSAND REASONS TO GIVE.

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LYCÉE INTERNATIONAL FRANCO-AMÉRICAIN

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head of school

OUR SHARED COMMITMENT

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s a French, American and international school, our community enjoys extraordinary diversity – our families, faculty and staff come from across the city, the Bay Area, and the world. We hail from almost every continent and speak over 30 languages. We include families of many faiths, races and ethnicities. Our students are in 15 different grades, from Pre-K to 12th, and go to school on two campuses. Their interests are as diverse as they are: while they are here, our students pursue programs in French and in English, in the humanities and the sciences, in the arts and athletics; when they leave us, they follow diverse pathways in a variety of disciplines in colleges and universities across the globe.

What we have in common is our shared commitment to our school’s mission – to its principles of academic rigor and diversity, critical thinking and cross-cultural communication – and our belief in our mission’s power to shape the lives of our students. We believe that this education fosters a different kind of thinking and that this kind of community fosters a different kind of learner. And we believe that students who experience these differences can make a difference in their world. Our students are successful in the most challenging

of academic environments, as their admission to Stanford, Harvard, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Sciences Po and other selective universities indicates, and they live lives of purpose after college. They are interesting, engaged people who have an impact in their communities and fields.

Your support of our school sustains the quality of our programs and shapes the experience of students at every grade level. By giving your time and talent, by making this school a priority for giving and volunteering, you contribute to every aspect of our students’ lives – from bilingual learning in the Maternelle to baccalaureate programs at International High School, from team sports to theater productions, from the kindergarten sleepover to our celebrated global travel program for middle and high schoolers. Your support contributes to our strong financial position and makes innovation possible for our faculty and new opportunities possible for our students.

At French American International School and International High School, the principles of academic rigor and diversity, innovation, and cross-cultural communication imbue our students with a sense of agency. Your engagement and giving make their impact on the world possible.

Thank you!

MELINDA BIHN, Ed.D. Head of School

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSEIL DE GESTION

2014–2015

Pauline Carmona

Consul Général de France, Honorary Chair

Gerard (Tex) Schenkkan Chair

Adam Cioth

Chair Emeritus

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i notre communauté française, américaine et internationale est multiple, c’est parce que nos familles, notre personnel enseignant et administratif, viennent de toute la ville, de la Baie de San Francisco, et du monde entier. Nous sommes issus de presque tous les continents et nous parlons plus de 30 langues ; nos familles sont de cultures, d’origines et de confessions religieuses différentes ; enfin nos élèves fréquentent deux campus et sont inscrits dans 15 niveaux différents, de la maternelle à la terminale. Leurs centres d’intérêt sont tout aussi variés : nos élèves suivent des programmes en français et en anglais et s’émancipent dans tous les domaines, de l’apprentissage des humanités et des sciences, à la pratique des arts et du sport. Lorsqu’ils nous quittent, ils empruntent des chemins différents dans un grand nombre de disciplines pour rejoindre les universités du monde entier.

Ce que nous partageons tous c’est notre dévouement au service de la mission de notre école – ses principes de rigueur académique et de diversité, de réflexion critique et de communication interculturelle – mais surtout la certitude de sa capacité à déterminer la vie de nos élèves.

Nous croyons vraiment que notre éducation stimule une réflexion différente et que notre communauté permet un apprentissage différent. Nous pensons également que les élèves qui font l’expérience de ces différences peuvent changer le monde dans lequel ils vivent. Nos élèves réussissent dans les parcours académiques les plus exigeants, comme le montrent leur sélection à l’entrée de Stanford, Harvard, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Sciences Po et d’autres établissements d’enseignement supérieur sélectifs. À l’issue de leur parcours universitaire, nos élèves deviennent des adultes responsables et engagés, qui ont une influence tant sur leurs communautés que sur leurs domaines d’activité.

C’est le soutien que vous apportez à notre établissement qui permet de préserver la qualité de nos programmes et qui permet d’enrichir l’expérience des élèves à tous les niveaux. Grâce à vos dons et à votre bénévolat, grâce au temps et au talent que vous donnez sans compter, vous prenez part à tous les événements importants de la vie de nos élèves – d’un enseignement bilingue à la Maternelle aux programmes du baccalauréat au Lycée International, des sports d’équipe aux productions théâtrales, des soirées pyjamas des maternels à nos programmes de voyages internationaux organisés pour les élèves du collège et du lycée. Votre soutien contribue à la solidité de notre situation financière : il permet à nos enseignants d’offrir un enseignement novateur et à nos élèves de bénéficier des dernières avancées.

Au Lycée International Franco-Américain, les principes de rigueur académique et de diversité, d’innovation et de communication interculturelle préparent nos élèves à bâtir le monde de demain. Votre engagement et vos dons rendent possible leur influence sur le monde. Merci !

MELINDA BIHN, Ed.D. Proviseur

Ronald Kahn Vice Chair

Leigh Sata Vice Chair

Vernon Goins Secretary

Josh Nossiter Treasurer

Stephane Ré

Attaché Culturel

Jean Paul Balajadia Christian Bonomo Clydene Bultman John Cate Orpheus S.L. Crutchfield Stéphane de Bord Stephan Forget Judith Glickman Vernon Goins Diane Jones-Lowrey Andrea Kennedy Paul Loeffler David Low Patrice Maheo Usha Rajagopal Leigh Sata Amy Shenkan Young Shin Debbie Zachareas

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TREASURER’S LETTER TO FRENCH AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL DONORS

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he 2014-15 academic year was in every respect a highly successful one for our school. Thanks to your generosity, and to our extremely effective leadership team, the new Maternelle at 1155 Page Street opened in time for the beginning of the school year last fall. It proved an instant hit with parents, teachers, and children. The vibrancy of the new facility is a joy to experience, and while of immediate benefit to our kindergarten and pre-kindergarten programs, 1155 Page strengthens the entire school. The Maternelle, by adding students in the first years, widens our base and makes a sound structure even sounder. In the same way, decompressing 150 Oak Street allows for significant improvements to elementary, middle, and high schools.

Record enrollment continued the trend of recent years, proving that demand for our rich and challenging academics is ever-growing. In the present brutally competitive college admissions climate, demand for a French American education also reflects a recognition that students distinguished by multilingualism, world travel, and a superior academic foundation are, for college admissions committees, a breed apart. That our strong financial aid program brings these gifts to students whose diverse backgrounds truly reflect the intricate mosaic of San Francisco life is a credit to our institution and to our community.

Excellent enrollment numbers allowed us to continue to rebuild our cash reserves, depleted with the acquisition of 98 Franklin Street, and a critical component of our financial strength. And the 98 Franklin property itself, at the center of one of the most sought-after areas in one of the world’s hottest real estate markets, has appreciated in value beyond all expectations. Whatever we do to develop the property, it has already proven to be a very sound investment.

Our strongest resource is our staff, whose efforts on behalf of the students continue to resonate long after graduation.

I recently attended an engagement party for one of my daughter’s classmates of the International High School class of 2004. Over a decade after graduation, much of the conversation was about favorite French American teachers and treasured experiences of travel, athletics, theater and science--of discovering the joy of learning and the blessing of comradery. It is enormously gratifying to reflect that the leadership of Melinda Bihn has, in an astonishingly short time, made our strongest resource even stronger.

I hope it is equally gratifying to you, the community of support on which the school depends, to be pillars of an institution of which we can all be proud. Thank you for your generosity, and for making this year as successful as years past.

JOSHUA NOSSITER Treasurer Emeritus, Board of Trustees

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TOTAL REVENUE BY SOURCE 2014-2015 Endowment and Other Releases: 1% Academic Income: 5%

Administrative Income (Interest, Rent): 1%

(After School, Exams, Trips)

Advancement Income: 4%

Tuition (Net of Aid and Discounts) 89%

OPERATING EXPENSES 2014-2015 Depreciation: 6%

Contingency/Reserve: 3%

Facilities: 10%

(Security, Maintenance, Utilities, Janitorial)

Bond Debt Service: 4% Admin/Operations Expense: 4%

Program

(Insurance, Technology, Publications, Advancement)

(Salaries, Taxes, Benefits)

Administrative: 11%

51%

(Salaries, Taxes, Benefits)

Program Expenses: 11%

(Trips, Books, Athletics, Professional Development)

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

capital campaign CAPITAL GIFTS Thanks to the incredible generosity and leadership of our families and friends, our school now includes a brand new Maternelle and redesign of 150 Oak, which includes a Makers Lab, Lower School Science Lab, Tinker Space, Art Room and Community Room. With deep gratitude to the following who supported our Building the Future capital campaign.

Building the Future LES VISIONNAIRES Gifts of $25,000 to $750,000 Anonymous (1) JP and Ann Balajadia Blum Family Foundation Bonomo Family Christopher and Kerryann Bourdon Alison and Marc Chaput Adam Cioth and Beth Cobert Peter and Laura Fenton Stephan Forget and Florence Solal Jeremy and Kate Green David Hearth and Lauren Hall Ked and Cecilia Hogan Julia Rowe and Ronald Kahn Andrea and David Kennedy David Low and Dominique Lahaussois Kinkead Reiling and Erin O’Donnell Reiling Daniel and Manizeh Rimer Andrew and Jill Salzman Gregory and Patricia Thayer Carey and Noah Wintroub Michael Li-Ming and Wendy Wong Frederika and Bob Zipp DONORS Anonymous (5) Bahi Family Paul Banas and L. Jasmine Kim Alex and Jennifer Bauer Asim Bhansali and Brittny Bottorff

Melinda Bihn, William Wallace and Family Claire and Jared Bobrow Kimberly Branagh Thomas Brisebras and Jacqueline Ortega Jenny Tseng and Nicholas Brown Gary and Clydene Bultman Guy Burdick and Nicole Ryan Kimiko Burton ‘82 The Cardenas Family John Cate and Jeanne Myerson Dickson and Chitra Chan The Chavuel Family The Chernock Family Malcolm Clark and Azeb Gessesse Scott Clasen and Janette Wipper Matt and Cindy Clementz Orpheus Crutchfield Alexandre and Marianne Dayon Christiane de Bord Conrad and Sandra Donner Gilles and Natalie Drieu Laurent and Mary Jane Dubois Mary and Lawrence Ebringer Richard and Jennifer Emerson Erceg-Jacobsen Family Laurence and Hakim Erhili David Fierberg and Deborah Baron Michael Finney and Gypsy Achong Fishman Family Phillip Fong and Diana You Gino Fortunato and Laura Meyer Franklin Park Family Cigdem and Deniz Gencer Kayvaan Ghassemieh and Shannon Wolfe

Chris Bonomo, Trustee and Current Parent Stephan Forget, Trustee and Current Parent Ron Kahn, Trustee and Former Parent Andrea Kennedy, Trustee and Current Parent

Judith Glickman Vernon Goins ‘88 and Darlene Goins David Goodstein and Olga Perkovic Ramzi and Maria Haidamus The Haudenschild Family The Hernandez Family Hill - Marino Family Richard and Laurence Hills Frances Hochschild ‘80 A.T. and Sherri Howe Stephen and Elizabeth Howe David and Cheryl Howell Corrina Jones Diane Jones Lowrey and Paul Lowrey Alpar and Meltem Kamber Mansour and Wendi Karam Mason and Amanda Kirby Zweifach Family Koury Family Wan Chi and Bruno Larvol Michael and Rebecca Leeds The LeGault Family Asriel and Carmela Levin Aaron Levine and Patricia Ryan Tom and Stephanie Lima Craig Lobdell and Jennifer Tagatz Paul Loeffler and Michael Sullivan The Family of Rowan Long Kathleen and Dexter Lowry The Luke Family Paul Machle and Kathleen Jordan The Macieira-Kaufmann Family Patrice Maheo and Ping Xie Bridget Finn and Matthew Maier Theodore and Kirsten Miclau The Moazed Family Lisa and Geoffrey Moore Bette Myerson Mrs. Raymond King Myerson JPN Amir Najmi and Linda Woo Josh Nossiter Matthew and Brenda Ogburn

Alexei Oreskovic and Jessica Branson Oreskovic Girish Pancha and Fiona McGrathPancha Max Poletto and Kara O’Keefe Brian Ferrall and Laurie Poston Alexandra Quinn ‘87 and Mark Spolyar Christophe Ramstein and Katia Claude-Ramstein Zachary Van Doren and Florence Richard Josh Rosenfeld and Stephanie Parr David Samra and Erica Pearson Samra Leigh Sata and Wendy Chin Gerard and Judith Schenkkan Robert Schlatter and Janine Oliveira Dan Schryer Somasunder Sekaran and Anne Davies Ann and Laurent Sellier Young Shin and Eloisa Tejero The Skokan Family Neil and Gina Smith Bonnie and David Smolins Sabra Stoner and Ken Maikish Victoria Sung John Surnow and Elizabeth Moy Hilary and Noel Sy-Quia Harry Turner and Brian Keil Blake and Amber Turrentine Richard and Cynthia Ulffers Nico van Aelstyn and Almudena Bernabeu John Verbestel and Kyle Matthews Florica Vlad ‘01 and Thomas Bates The Vlad Family The Wait Family Adam Wilson and Quyen Nguyen Paul Wolters and Amy Sehnert Alasdair Cathcart and Zhenya Yoder Marcus and Joey Yoder - Alerk Yoder 2018 Debbie Zachareas

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American and International community about philanthropic activities and school accomplishments. This edition of the Communiqué includes donor lists for the last full fiscal year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

donor list school operations

Great care has been taken in preparing this report to make it as accurate as possible. The Advancement Office apologizes for any errors or omissions. If you should note an inaccuracy, please notify us at 415-558-2015 so that we may correct our records.

French American International School is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

2014-2015 annual fund GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1, 2014 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015 The Annual Fund is French American and International’s single largest fundraising initiative, supported by donors from every constituency. We are extraordinarily grateful to our current families for their generosity and commitment to the Annual Fund and to the many alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, and staff who believe in the impact their contributions have on our school.

The Annual Fund supports many aspects of the school, but at its heart, it allows us to continually invest in our programs, teachers and, most importantly, our students. Thank you!

We would like to extend special thanks to the dedicated volunteers of the 2014-2015 Annual Fund who supported our efforts as class representatives, phoneathon volunteers, and all-around advocates for our dynamic program.

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CERCLE DU PROVISEUR All donors of $1,500 or more are members of the Cercle du Proviseur giving society. Thank you for your leadership and ongoing generosity.

PROVISEUR $20,000 or more Anonymous (2) The Tom Merit Hancock Family Fund Daniel and Manizeh Rimer PROVISEUR ADJOINT $15,000–$19,999 Stephan Forget and Florence Solal Kevin Franklin and Keehae Park Gregory and Patricia Thayer MINISTRE $10,000-$14,999 Anonymous (1) Tom and Caitlin Brown Community Foundation of Silicon Valley Google Inc. Jeremy and Kate Green Julia Rowe and Ronald Kahn

Andrea and David Kennedy Sean and Melissa McAvoy Dan Schryer PRINCIPAL $5,000–$9,999 Anonymous (5) Jennifer Goldberg Annunziata ‘87 and Jim Annunziata JP and Ann Balajadia BlackRock Jared and Claire Bobrow Chris Bonomo Peter and Jessica Bradshaw Adam Cioth and Beth Cobert Philippe Courtot and Freya Anne Eduarte Andrew and Pascale Eland First Republic Bank Ronald and Beverly Garrity Kayvaan Ghassemieh and Shannon Wolfe Adam and Mireya Green

cercle du proviseur The school relies on the leadership and generosity of those who are able to contribute as part of the Cercle du Proviseur.

FY 14-15 saw a record number of donors – thank you!

177 gifts at the Cercle du Proviseur levels Totaling $675,000 and

75% of our Annual Fund revenue

Ked and Cecilia Hogan Thomas Huot and Stacy Feld Stuart Kogod and Denise Garone Kenn and Anya LeGault Asriel and Carmela Levin David Low and Dominique Lahaussois Rachel and Ananth Madhavan Brian Ferrall and Laurie Poston Ray Ryan and Jennifer Braun David Samra and Erica Pearson Samra Karen Schmid Robbie and Linda Vann-Adibé Carl and Robin Washington Tom Willis and Angie Gorr Alasdair Cathcart and Zhenya Yoder AMBASSADEUR $2,500–$4,999 Anonymous (2) Apple, Inc. Robert and Sharon Bottome Christopher and Kerryann Bourdon Michael Burbank and Cindy Roberts John Cate and Jeanne Myerson Roberto Charvel and Georgina Enthoven Stephane and Maryanne Chauvel Min Chen and Jing Zhou Scott Clasen and Janette Wipper Jonathan Craig and Patty Nozato Judy Craig Dolby Laboratories Michael Donner Peter and Sonia Dwares Laurence and Hakim Erhili Mark and Christine Fisher Vince Foecke and Linda Hinton Roel Funke and Jacqueline McLaughlin Christopher and Andrea Galvin David Goodstein and Olga Perkovic Ramzi and Maria Haidamus Gina Hill Geoffrey Holtz and Christine Ferrari A.T. and Sherri Howe Sara and Matthew Jennison Robert and Arlene Kogod Family Foundation David Kvaratskhelia and Christina Giguere Voja and Nina Lalic Michael and Rebecca Leeds Russell Long Peter and Meike Maag Paul Machle and Kathleen Jordan Patrice Maheo and Ping Xie John Mendelson and Veronica

Segredo Yasuo and Judith Nozato Matthew and Brenda Ogburn Kinkead Reiling and Erin O’Donnell Reiling Salesforce Laurent and Ann Sellier David and Svetlana Silverman Sabra Stoner and Ken Maikish The San Francisco Foundation Harry Turner and Brian Keil Wells Fargo Bank Carey and Noah Wintroub CONSUL $1,500–$2,499 Anonymous (6) Adobe Systems Inc. Alice Ahn Michel Armand and David Blumberg Julio Avalos and Sonali Maitra Khaldoun and Amy Baghdadi Paul Banas and L. Jasmine Kim Hank Bannister and Kyoko Watanabe Armando Basarrate and Louisa Basarrate Alex and Jennifer Bauer Eric and Mary Beattie Louis-Martin and Colette Bedard Melinda Bihn and William Wallace Alain Bourgade and Eileen BlumBourgade Jenny Tseng and Nicholas Brown Gary and Clydene Bultman Guy Burdick and Nicole Ryan Patricia Buse Barry and Peggy Corlett Sean Cullen and Juliette Robbins Frank and Elena Dal Santo Christiane de Bord Laurent and Adriana de Bord Marc and Ella Diouane Gilles and Natalie Drieu Jeff Fadiman and Katerina HollbladFadiman Mehran Farimani and Mitra Rezvan Michael Finney and Gypsy Achong Karin Flood Gino Fortunato and Laura Meyer Greg and Carole Galanos Genentech Judith Glickman Gilbert and Caroline Goodwill Bob and Elissa Hambrecht Dennis and Sabrina Higgs Steven Hirsch and Paik-Swan Low Christopher Jaeger and Heidi Werbel

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Robert Jameson and Suzanne Shade John Jin Lee and Jamie Eng Corrina Jones Richard Kim and Kami Kinkaid Tony and Rita Kim James and Ann Kordahl Steven and Kimberly Koury Ashutosh and Tiffany Kulkarni Roberto and Sarah Lartigue Bruno Larvol and Wan Chi Erik Lau Zachary Lau Aaron Levine and Patricia Ryan Tom and Stephanie Lima Kathleen and Dexter Lowry Gonçalo and Rebecca MacieiraKaufmann Theodore and Kirsten Miclau Owen and Melissa Muehlfeld Amir Najmi and Linda Woo Jon and Leslie Norris Gerald Okimoto and Minette Kwok Mario Pacini and Barbara Martino John Paloglou and Dorothy Greene Girish Pancha and Fiona McGrathPancha John and Dawn Pickering Larry and Jane Reed Evangela Remoundos

Leigh Sata and Wendy Chin Michelle Sayada Gerard and Judith Schenkkan Robert Schlatter and Janine Oliveira Lori Schryer Judi Seiden David and Debra Shapiro David and Bonnie Smolins Stacey Sobel Richard Stanton Lambert and Daphne Stumpel Victoria Sung John Surnow and Elizabeth Moy Edward and Michelle Szylko Paul Tam and Rhonda Kwok The Thendara Foundation Jacqueline Van Lang and Dan Sivolella John Verbestel and Kyle Matthews Norman and Jennifer Villarina Paul Wolters and Amy Sehnert Nathaniel Wyatt and Sarah Sweedler Alfred Yan and Gallia Levy Carl Yestrau and Julianne Casper CONSEILLER $1,000-$1,499 Anonymous (5) Jonathan Belk and Kimberly Schmitt Kimberly Branagh

Kimiko Burton ‘82 Brian Davis and Casey Kimball Luca de Alfaro and Françoise Beaufays Timothy Dufka and Marie-Pierre Carlotti Marc Escobosa ‘91 and Meg Escobosa Harold Matthew and Dorothée Fisher Michael Fisher and Mary Lin-Hua Wu Cigdem Gencer Justin and Amy Hess Hewlett-Packard Company Stephen and Elizabeth Howe Stewart and Noreen Irving Amy and Sommer Johnson Peter Joshua JPMorgan Chase Foundation Alan and Linda Kahn Gary and Emily Ketchen Thomas and Lynn Kiley John Knightly and Floriana Spezza Gene Lau and Arlene Cosca Matthew Maier and Bridget Finn Charles and Jeanette McCoy Stephen McGrath and Marina Landau Terence and Abigail Meurk Paul and Nia Miller Josh Nossiter Doug Nugent and Becky Mortimer Damon O’Donnell and Virginia Halsey Max Poletto and Kara O’Keefe Bruno and Karine Pradal Marc and Elodie Rambert Amir and Kristina Razmara Josh Rosenfeld and Stephanie Parr Jenny Sandelson and Jiri Weiss Kenneth and Tina Schneider Craig and Christina Stephen Stephen Street and Natalie Marine-Street Alex and Danielle Toussaint Misha Weidman and Nina Taft Adam Wilson and Quyen Nguyen ATTACHÉ $500 - $999 Anonymous (13) Hani Abdelazim and May Allam Frederick and Hilary Baldi Andrei and Natalie Bareli Asim Bhansali and Brittny Bottorff

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Richard Calle and Rebecca Speer Jeff Carpenter and Joan Wernett Alison and Marc Chaput Michael and Jamie Chen Matt and Cindy Clementz Lisa Cohen Laurie Cotulla Richard and Yayoi Coughlin Orpheus Crutchfield Wendy DeWald Cecily Dumas and Sarah Moulding Tom and Margaret Dunn Max Durney and Cathryn Barrett Daniel and Chris Edmonds-Waters Robert Evans and Robin Wong Evans Kenneth Farmer and Judy Chan Farmer Blaine and Maria Feinstein Ariel Fischer and Stephanie Rossi Mike and Marika Fishman Phillip Fong and Diana You Franklin Templeton Investments Pierre and Clarice Gaubil Vernon Goins ‘88 and Darlene Goins Simon and Vali Govier Hugh and Alisa Groocock Xavier Gury and Agathe Evrard David and Cheryl Howell Alpar and Meltem Kamber Mansour and Wendi Karam Hakan Kiliccote and Muruvvet Celikbas Mason and Amanda Kirby Vijai Krishnan and Meenakshi Menon Soren and Sharmila Lassen Brian Lavan and Michelle Kuhne Yves Lewi and Catherine Lewi Ralph and Diana Lobdell Paul Loeffler and Michael Sullivan Christopher and Liesl Ludwig Frederick Luhmann and Theresa Henry Anthony and Mona Luke Jane Mac Elree John and Tippi Mackenzie Macy’s Northwest Region John and Kathryn Marple Farshad and Nazanin Mashayekhi Michael and Sachita McCarthy France McCoy Adrian and Cynthia McDermott Nicholas Mercer and Barbara Antonucci

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PARTICIPATION

Seven classes reached 90% parent participation! High levels of participation help us raise important operating revenue and successfully apply for funding from outside institutions. Thank you to the families of our 100% participation classes: PK White, K Red, and K-White (pictured above). And to the families in our 90%+ classes: PK3 Blue, K Blue, 1st Grade Blue, and 2nd Grade Red. Wen and Susan Miao Microsoft Corporation Jolyon Miller and Mehri Brown Lou Mohanty and Elizabeth Sousa Jeff Moray and Susan Chambers Farzam Mostoufi Oleg and Alina Muza Kevin O’Connor Jeannette Ogburn Alexei Oreskovic and Jessica Branson Oreskovic Adama Ouedrago and Coumba Diouf Jonathan Pick and Audrey Bourguet Anne-Marie and Robert Pierce Alexandra Quinn ‘87 and Mark Spolyar Zachary Van Doren and Florence Richard Jean-Sebastien Riehl and Maria Chiam Pascal and Virginie Rigo Tobias Rugger and Kyle Wong Alex and Ladan Saleh Andrew and Jill Salzman Geoffrey and Christina Sawyer Pete Scanlon and Nancy Aquino Jay Seiden and Dionne Woods Karen Shannon

John Sommerfield and Diane Shapiro Paul Spiegel Leo and Jeanne Steffen Seth Teich and Diana Teich The Mathias Lloyd Spiegel Foundation Leon and Karen Traister Richard and Cynthia Ulffers Santosh and Sheeba Varghese Zeev Vax and Marcia Bana Tonetto Roque and Karine Versace Stephen Viess and Meghan Biesiadecki Michael Wong and Kathleen Jiang Albert Yu and Suzy Leung Debbie Zachareas Orgio Zagdragchaa and Mandy Dagvadorj Zephyr Real Estate PARTICIPANT $1–$499 Anonymous (86) Leslie Adams Mauricio and Charles Albrizzio Christian Aldecoa and Elizabeth Jacobson Magnus Almquist and Elda Checa

April McCrae Al-Shamma Jean ‘89 and Carmel Jean Fred Altshuler and Julia Cheever Tito and Erica Arana Art.com Fred and Beth Asperin Christina Astley ‘94 and Mason Astley Julien Astruc Yacin and Anne-Lorraine Bahi Amy R. Baker Nicolas and Hélène Barendson Martin Barrs Bruce Barton and Muriel Barton Alex Bastida and Darya Soto Christophe Baubert and Aleyda Gonzalez-Tello Philippe and Katherine Bellevin Yahya Benkhelouf and Nacera Siamer Laurent Benoit de Coignac and Marie Begon Matthew Bens George and Martha Bens Cresside Berg Vladimir and Tanya Berkovsky Eric and Jennifer Berkowitz Patrick Bertrand Gary Beuschel and John Kruse Valérie Bianquis Paul Billingsley ‘00

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Richard Bilodeau and Heather Hawker Kassaye Bogale and Hanna Alemayehu Christine Bois Youcef and Megan Bouhamama Marie Bourdier and Luc Ertoran Caroline Boussenot Roy Brakeman Kieran and Carolina Branch Clark and Linda Brink Bristol-Myers Squibb Andrew and Mara Brown David Brownstein and Grace Shohet Michele Burton Jean-Claude Calegari ‘89 and Ninive Calegari Marcella White Campbell ‘95 and Greg Campbell Melissa Campbell Jeanne-Louise Camus The Cardenas Family Val Casilang and Digna Reyes Gail Caudle Marc and Mary Ann Cavness Dickson and Chitra Chan Colombe Chappey Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Philippe and Meredith Charpantier Eric Chehab ‘04 Konstantina Chilingirova

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Frank Cialone and Mimi Powers Tiberio and Gloria Cialone Malcolm Clark and Azeb Gessesse Elizabeth Cleere Clorox Joel and Marion Cohen Helga Cohen and Philip Cohen Neil Cohen Martine Sheppard and Andrew Cohen Mathilde Colard Timothy and Catherine Collins Serge Colombeau and Nancy Buxton-Colombeau Mary Connick Raquel Constenla Brad and Tamara Cooreman Mireille Coumba Sagne James Curran and Jacqueline Lytle Michael Dart and Janine Darwin Tyson Daugherty and Vanessa Critchell Marc and Terri David Andre and Kristine de Castilho Gabriela De Golia ‘09 Joseph Deery and Keysha Bailey Charles Del Toro and Angelique Soobben Antoine Delaitre John Diamante Reza and Firouzeh Dibadj Selim Dogguy and Bénédicte Hure Richard and Aya Dorwart Roger and Elita Dorwart Brant Downes and Latifa Medjdoub

Laurent and Mary Jane Dubois Clara Duff Mary and Lawrence Ebringer Bob and Connie Eby Scott Echols Graham Edwards Ilonka Edwards Shinichi Eguchi Bassem Elias and Louise Barrett Richard and Jennifer Emerson Steven and Anna Hana Engelbrecht Dean Engle Philippe and Victoria Erville Paul and Laura Escobosa Johan Euphrosine and Yoko Shamoto Expedia/Hotwire Inc. Vincent Fanguinoveny and Michelle Edkins Houman and Shala Fardin George Favvas and Naomi Assaraf David Fierberg and Deborah Baron William and Mary Filener Nicolas Fiszman and Christina Hellmich Guillaume and Elise Fournier Montgieux Alexander Fowler and Megan McVay Greg and Jan Fowler Jill Foxe Adrian Franco Jeff Francois Jeremy and Tracinda Frank Julia Friedlander James and Christen Friedman Bruce and Michele Fuller

Kimberly Gallegos Barry and Laura Galvin Gap, Inc. Lisette and Jim Garcia-Kohler Douglas Garfinkel and Donna Shibata Frank Gendre and Hokulani Gearheard-Gendre David Gilson and Marcia Settel Andrea Gray Hervé and Hélène Gross José Abraham Gutiérrez-Gómez and Cristina Correa Rick Gydesen Felix Hack and Ann Lucchesi Dino and Aida Hadzibegovic Robert and Annette Hagopian Sharon Halpern Mr. David Haner Michelle Haner and Steve Haskell Matthew and Noemie Hansen Bob and Benna Harris Lauren Hart ‘04 Christian and Sari Haudenschild George and Jutta Hauser Michael Hayden and Sandra Martino David Hearth and Lauren Hall Peter Heinecke and Kathryn Bowsher Karen E. Heisler ‘78 William and Theresa Henry Monica Hernandez Mike and Shannon Hess Therese Hickey and Julie McDevitt Richard and Laurence Hills Frances Hochschild ‘80 Devin and Heather Holmes Jeff and Karen Horn Fiona Hovenden Seth and Leslie Hubbert Christophe Hugon Thomas Hunt and Linda Candelaria Lucien Jamey and Tanya Aly Henry and Sylvie Jim Sara Johnson André Jones and Elisabeth Soeurs Diane Jones Lowrey and Paul Lowrey Alexander Kaitz Leslie Kardos ‘82 and Miguel Barron Thor and Lecia Kaslofsky Michael Kasolas and Stella Pantazis Mariska Keasberry John and Juliet Kelley Patrick and Djenaba Kelly Patrick Kennedy and Nichele Harris Georgios Kiurtsidis and Katarina Bakerova Bart and Ana Klerkx

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Daniel Klingebiel ‘89 and Yoko Klingebiel Walter and Murni Knoepfel Gordon Knox and Cecilia Galiena Manu and Erica Kodiyan Howard Koenig and Elizabeth Rody Koenig Alexandra Koltun Igor Kouznetsov and Elena Popava Cheryl Labrecque Dora Landaverde Steve and Wendy Landreville Bill and Kathy Lane Richard and Supathra Lane Richard Lawless and Ellen Filvaroff Ettore Leale and Juliette Hayes Taddeo Leale Laurance Lee and Sofia Touami John and Rebecca Lee Florence Lestrade-Vieira Ruth Levine Gail Levitt Gershon Christopher Lewis and Angela Shiu Yakov and Maria Litinetsky Manuel Lopez and Anne Leschin Karine Luguet Niris Lui and Scott Paton Karim and Kathryn Machi Patrick Maguire and Elizabeth O’Boyle Maguire Kate Malin Thomas Marigne Carri and Adam Martino-Jacobs Lucia Mathieux Jamie and Cassandra McGoldrick Brian McGuire Daniel McLaughlin ‘94 and Jennifer DaSilva Jesse and Erika McMillin Heather McWhinney and Christian Levert Georgia McWhinney Brian and Susan Melville Gregoire Mendy and Martine Gomis Arnaud Merceron Paul Merlyn and Sloan Norman Gabriel Metcalf and Elizabeth Sullivan Charlotte Meyer Michel and Barbara Meyer Ludovic and Silvia Milin Stephen Miller James Milner and Rita Rita BentonMilner Steven Moazed and Kimberly Hughes Moazed Mackenzie Moll Marcelo Mourier and Michele Floyd Maddalena Mourier-Floyd ‘25

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FRENCH AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL IS ABLE TO PROVIDE AN OUTSTANDING, GLOBALLY-FOCUSED EDUCATION THANKS IN LARGE PART TO THE EXTRAORDINARY GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE SCHOOL’S LONG-TERM SUCCESS IS ENSURED BY THE FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT OF PARENTS, ALUMNI, GRANDPARENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, FRIENDS, CORPORATIONS, AND FOUNDATIONS.

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Charlene Murphy Marilyn Myerson JPN Robert and Francine Nattenberg Abbas and Nada Nehme Monica Nemec Paul and Jennifer Nock David and Sheila O’Connor Eric Oillarburu ‘88 and Aimee Oillarburu Joseph Omran and Leslie AlamshaOmran Oracle Corporation Bernard and Ana Ortiz de Montellano Victor Ortiz de Montellano and Melissa Rodgers Carl Otsuki and Corinne Gence Macdougall Palmer and Margery Palmer Justin Parr and Ayako Akazawa Mike and Nita Patel Daniel Paz and Ilana Loewenstein Andrew Pennell and Heidi BjornsonPennell Camille Pennix Walter and Kim Perich George Perla Roselyne Perron PG&E Corporation Nathalie Plecy Thomas D. Post ‘04 James Propp and Denise ChildersPropp Luigi and Yvonne Prospato Emile Qirreh and Huda Qirreh Donna Rabin Stefan and Michelle Raczek

Kenneth Ralston Jane Ramsey Regina Ranoa-Bertrand Red Hat James Reed ‘95 and Rossemary Reed Edward and Colette Retournard Mark Rogers and Carol Salvagione Andrew Rose and Miriam Green Nathalie Roussille Antal and Cheryl Runneboom Denise Ryan Albert Salopek and Suha Jhaveri Juan Sanchez and Cecily Chudacoff Sherwood and Ciela Sarté Eric Save de Beaureceuil and Nichol Garzon-Mitchell Jennifer Sawyer Garland Thomas Schenkel and Leslie Campbell Sanford and Tobey Schreiber Carsten and Elisabeth Schroeder Laurent Scotto Di Uccio and Alice Jolimaitre Somasunder Sekaran and Anne Davies Susan Shalit and Mary Logger Sherry Shannon Dmitry and Laura Shapiro Young Hee Shin Bethany Silvestri Lawrence Simi and Janet Rogers Christopher Simi ‘03 Jacqueline Singer Mark Singer Bradley and Kristie Siu The Skokan Family Carolle Skov

Mara Holt Skov and Steven Skov Holt Brad Smallridge and Vicki Kleban Neil and Gina Smith John and Cheryl Smith Michael and Bridget Smith Vanina Solans and Jean-Luc Solans Sony Computer Entertainment Jeremy Sorgen Galen Sorrells Thomas Sponholtz and Giselle Sutter Sponholtz Ellen Stern Nathaniel Stookey ‘88 and Jodi Dunmeyer Stookey ‘88 Hadi and Parissa Taheri Haroon Tahir and Lisa Jeli Benjamin Tarquin Jose and Eden Tejero Jocelyn Tejero Andrei Terebilo and Nina Bubnova Tyson Thomas ‘88 Robert Thornton David Tobiano and Kathryn Shantz Valerie and Barry Toner Bassam Totah and May Elawar Tommasso and Dorte Trionfi Xavier Tsouo ‘88 Sarah Tsouo Nicholas Tuhacek Gregory and Sally Tylawsky Richard and Pamela Ulffers Union Square Dental Practice Lisa and Fabrice Urrizalqui David Valayre and Monique Dascha Inciarte Ana Maria Vallarino and Dane Vahey

John Read Vanderbilt Francisco Varela Gregory Verdol Jean-Bernard and Deborah Vernet Ricardo and Viviana Villarina Alexandru and Elena Vlad Jean-Baptiste Volta and Marie Vorilhon-Volta Ibrahima and Julie Wagne Jesse Wagner Evan Wallitt and Sarra He Ko Pen and Shu Lian Wang Mary Wang William Welch and Laurie Savill Liana Wenger ‘90 and Alexander Plotitsa Betty Wexler Charlie and Chris Whisenand Earle Wrenn and Lynette Wrenn Amelia Wyman ‘92 Crystal Yang ‘06 Kelli Youngson Van Yuan and Binh Trinh Souhil Zaim and Sabrina Mekhalfa Jim and Sheela Zemlin

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endowment and institutional

FOUNDATIONS Thank you to the following foundations for their significant support of our students and our programs.

Anonymous The Tom Merit Hancock Family Fund The San Francisco Foundation The Thendara Foundation

CORPORATIONS AND MATCHING GIFTS We thank the many parents, parents of alumni, and friends who took advantage of their employers’ matching gift programs to increase the value of their contributions to the school. We also want to thank our community members for bringing corporate support to the school through advertising purchases and retail rebate programs.

The companies listed below contributed nearly $70,000 in the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

ENDOWMENT FUNDS Received July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015

French American and International value the generous support of our parents, alumni, and friends who made gifts, pledges, and pledge payments in support of endowment and special projects during the 2014-2015 fiscal year. These gifts help build a better future for our school and our students.

ENDOWMENT FUND

Asriel and Carmela Levin Young Shin and Eloisa Tejero NICHOLAS SOMMERFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Gifts made in memory of Nicholas Sommerfield, 1997-2003

Brian McGuire Gretchen Sommerfield and Bonnie Cardell John Sommerfield and Diane Shapiro EDYTHE LYNN WEXLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Gifts made in memory of Edythe Lynn Wexler

Adobe Systems Inc. Amazon.com Apple, Inc. Art.com BlackRock Bristol-Myers Squibb Cahill Contractors Capay Organic Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Clorox Dolby Laboratories eScrip Expedia/Hotwire Inc. Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant First Republic Bank Franklin Templeton Investments Gap, Inc. Genentech Google Inc.

John Diamante

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Hewlett-Packard Company JPMorgan Chase Foundation Macy’s Northwest Region Microsoft Corporation Oracle Corporation PG&E Corporation Red Hat Salesforce Schoola Sony Computer Entertainment Sports Basement St. George Spirits, Inc. Sweet and Baker Insurance Brokers, Inc. Target Union Square Dental Practice Wells Fargo Bank Zephyr Real Estate

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alumni giving Xavier Tsou ‘88 and Vernon Goins ‘88

alumni

Alumni of the school — whether they call their alma mater FABS, FAIS, French American, IHS, or International — continue to support the school in meaningful ways. Thank you to the following individuals for their gifts to the school.

(The number in parentheses indicates the total number of years of giving.)

Anonymous (1) April McCrae Al-Shamma Jean ‘89 and Carmel Jean (8) Jennifer Goldberg Annunziata ‘87 and Jim Annunziata (5) Christina Astley ‘94 and Mason Astley (10) Paul Billingsley ‘00 (1) Kimiko Burton ‘82 (9) Jean-Claude Calegari ‘89 and Ninive Calegari (7) Marcella White Campbell ‘95 and Greg Campbell (15) Melissa Campbell ‘04 (1) Jeanne-Louise Camus ‘04 (1) Amanda Chan ‘10 (1) Eric Chehab ‘04 (2) Gabriela De Golia ‘09 (3) Marc Escobosa ‘91 and Meg Escobosa (6) Adrian Franco ‘09 (1) Vernon Goins ‘88 and Darlene Goins (7) Lauren Hart ‘04 (1) Karen E. Heisler ‘78 (21) Frances Hochschild ‘80 (15) Alexander Kaitz ‘04 (1) Leslie Kardos ‘82 and Miguel Barron (14)

Daniel Klingebiel ‘89 and Yoko Klingebiel (9) Daniel McLaughlin ‘94 and Jennifer DaSilva (1) Mackenzie Moll ‘04 (1) Monica Nemec ‘04 (1) Jason Nossiter ‘02 (10) Eric Oillarburu ‘88 and Aimee Oillarburu (8) Kristina Orlova ‘98 (1) Thomas D. Post ‘04 (3) Alexandra Quinn ‘87 and Mark Spolyar (13) James Reed ‘95 and Rossemary Reed (1) Christopher Simi ‘03 (5) Jeremy Sorgen ‘04 (2) Nathaniel Stookey ‘88 and Jodi Dunmeyer Stookey ‘88 (11) Benjamin Tarquin ‘04 (2) Tessa Teichert-Stein ‘03 (1) Tyson Thomas ‘88 (9) Xavier Tsouo ‘88 (8) Nicholas Tuhacek ‘04 (1) Florica Vlad ‘01 and Thomas Bates (1) Liana Wenger ‘90 and Alexander Plotitsa (3) Amelia Wyman ‘92 (6) Crystal Yang ‘06 (3)

Ethan Shayevich ‘03

Amy Munz ‘09

Lauren Hirsch ‘10 and TOK teacher Dan Harder

ALUMNI REUNION SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 2015

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

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MAXIM LEVET ‘08 large part of the learning comes from the quality of one’s teachers and peers. But on top of the learning community there is the understanding that all subjects must work together—even in very small ways—for any progress to be made. As somebody who wants to dedicate their life to solving the climate crisis, it’s this perspective that led me to minor in public policy while majoring in environmental engineering at Cal. Because I realized that change doesn’t happen simply by focusing only on science or policy. Change happens as a result of people applying the two together to real-world problems.

Maxim Levet (right) in “The Threepenny Opera” February 2007

SHELLEY LIMA ‘12

CURRENTLY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, my major is International Studies with focuses

in nonprofit management and international business; my minors are business and nonprofit administration.

I wouldn’t have a passion for international relations and nonprofit work if it weren’t for my background at French American and International High School. Having the opportunity to travel, learn multiple languages, and take classes about international issues, shaped me and influenced my life in more ways than one.

In college, I have completed two internships at the nonprofit groups Felton Institute and Human Rights Watch.

My first internship at Felton Institute was with the development department where I experienced how local nonprofits fundraise and connect with donors, while learning market outreach approaches. My second internship was with the development and outreach department at the Human Rights Watch, where I used what I learned on an international scale.

Studying abroad in Italy was definitely the most memorable and rewarding experience of my college career. I studied in Rome and had the opportunity to travel all around Europe on the weekends. I’ve always known I had a passion for traveling, but living abroad and experiencing different cultures first-hand for many months, made me realize that I want to live abroad when I graduate for a couple years. After graduation I plan on moving to New Zealand and working in the development department at an international nonprofit. Wish me luck!

TARA SINGH ‘13 I KNEW THAT I WANTED TO TAILOR MY CURRICULUM to the sciences, so I decided to take higher-level

biology and chemistry at International. What that did for me is provide a solid foundation on how interdisciplinary the subjects are. The IB taught me how to think like a scientist. Not just to accept knowledge, but rather to question it.

And to this day that’s one of the reasons that I’m thriving in college.

LANDIS POWELL ‘12 WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BIKE OVER 4,000 MILES IN 2014? During freshman

year at Washington University in St. Louis, I met a student who shared his life-changing experience after cycling across America with the 4K for Cancer ride. His enthusiasm was contagious!

It was an enormous personal challenge--both physically and mentally--and an opportunity to develop lifelong friends, to operate as a team, to raise money for youths with cancer, and to provide scholarships for higher learning while engaging communities. Seeing America from the perspective of a bike seat was also an intimate way to experience the country.

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philanthropy

WHY PHILANTHROPY MATTERS TITO ARANA

FATHER OF ANIKOH ‘27 AND NALANI ‘29

I just left Nalani on the shuttle that will take her to Maternelle, after my wife Erica and I walked Anikoh to 150 Oak. Every day, Anikoh hops to school with so much pleasure! One can feel joy oozing out of his pores as he experiences anything French American.... We are certain that the academic impact our kids are experiencing really has no measure... and will resonate for many years and generations to come.

ANDREA KENNEDY

MOTHER OF PATRICK ‘23, ELLA ‘24, AISLING ‘27, CONOR ‘30

French American International School is the most important institution in our family’s life. This school does so much more than educate our children. It is where our children will find their lifelong friends. It is where they will be inspired to find and follow their passions. It is where they will find that teacher, whose words of encouragement and challenge will motivate them for years to come. French American will shape so much of who our children will become that I want this institution to be great... for my children, their peers, and all the children that will follow. This is why I volunteer.

RONALD KAHN

FATHER OF MAX KAHN ‘05, ELI KAHN ‘09, AND KATHARINE SIERCHIO ‘17

I am the father of two sons who attended French American from K through 12, the step-father of a daughter who attended from Pre-K through 8, and a member of the Board of Trustees for the past ten years. While my long tenure on the Board has provided a great perspective on the school, my emotional connection comes through my children. My sons and step-daughter greatly benefitted from the rigorous bilingual education and international perspective. What a thrill that they could do something in Kindergarten that I couldn’t do as an adult (speak French), and that they have experienced so much of the world at a young age. My sons also thrived in the theatre program. Beyond just programs, though, they all also gained through experiencing the school’s remarkable diversity along many dimensions.

I give to the school—time and money—so that its programs and its diversity can continue to educate, influence, and inspire new generations of students.

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Ronald Kahn delivering the Trustee address at the 2010 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony

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special events

Soirée des Vins, November 9, 2014

A very special thank you to the community of volunteers who donated their time and talents to help further the mission of the school!

SOIRÉE DES VINS Co Chairs Ann Balajadia Marc David Debbie Zachareas EVENT UNDERWRITING Anonymous (3) Frances Hochschild ‘80 Kevin Franklin and Keehae Park Marc and Elodie Rambert Martin and Maria Quinn Max Durney and Cathryn Barrett Peter and Meike Maag Sean and Melissa McAvoy Sergiy Synyanskyy and Lidiya Lukashova Seth Teich and Diana Teich St. George Spirits, Inc. Stephane and Maryanne Chauvel SPECIAL THANKS JP and Ann Balajadia Gary and Clydene Bultman Terri David Christian de Bord Phillip Lenberg Charles and Nathalie Neal Bob Wait ARTISAN GROWERS, PRODUCERS AND IMPORTERS American Still Life Collection Charles Neal Selections Chateau d’Esclans: Rosé Wines Copain Wines Classe Azul Tequila

Duckhorn Wine Company Ernest Vineyards Failla Wines Freeman Vineyard and Winery Garber & Company: Champagne and Sparkling Wines Ghost Block Hanson of Sonoma Organic Vodka Kimberly Jones Selections, Rare Cabernet Table Luli Wines Magnolia Brewery Martine’s Wines Medlock Ames Morlet Family Vineyards Pacific Libations Belgian Beers Siena Imports Silver Oak Skinner Vineyards and Winery Skylark Wine Company St. George Spirits Swirl Wine Brokers, Rare Cabernet Table Revel Wine, Boutique Pinot Noir Ridge Vineyards Rosenthal Wine Merchant The Hilt and The Paring Torani Unti Vineyards VIAS Imports WineWise and The Vienna Wine Company Wait Cellars FOOD VENDORS Andante Dairy & Andante Selections Gott’s Roadside Le Marais Bistro

Senorita Little Vietnam Café Lolo Oxbow Cheese Merchant La Boulange Thompson River Rance Sauce El Poteno

DÎNER D’EPICURE Co Chairs Kimberly Branagh Laurie Poston SPECIAL THANKS Charles Neal of Charles Neal Selections —for wine procurement and presentation at Le Diner 2015 Dana Le & Rob Mee — for generously sharing their home for Le Diner 2015 Tess and Gwenn Luhmann — for providing musical entertainment

AUCTION Co Chairs Hilary Baldi Kerryann Bourdon Kate Green Alexandra Quinn STUDENT ART AUCTION Vanessa Critchell Rita Kim Susanne Shade Wendy Wong

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LIVE AUCTION: IN KIND DONATION Melinda Bihn Clydene and Gary Bultman Kimiko Burton Marie Pierre Carlotti Pauline Carmona, Consule de France Senator Diane Feinstein Sabrina and Dennis Higgs Cecilia and Ked Hogan Christina Giguere and David Kvaratskhelia Ludivine Lemaire Thomas Marigne Liam Mayclem Arnaud Merceron Mary Risley SFPD and Chief of Police Greg Suhr Homage Vineyards Solage, Larkmead Vineyards SPECIAL THANKS Jennifer Berkowitz To all the families who hosted a party FACULTY FUND/ UNDERWRITING Anonymous (1) Tito and Erica Arana Cahill Contractors Atri and Anshu Chatterjee David and Cheryl Howell Ashutosh and Tiffany Kulkarni Asriel and Carmela Levin Paul Loeffler and Michael Sullivan John and Kathryn Marple Sean and Melissa McAvoy David and Sheila O’Connor

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scholarship speech

International High School Senior Emerson Herrera 2015 Annual Auction (excerpt) My name is Emerson Herrera, I am a senior, and I have a bright future because of International High School. While nationally only 10% of low-income students graduate from college, thanks to International, I know I will be a part of a larger community who will benefit from an incredible high school and college education.

At International I have embraced the true meaning of community, of being a diverse family. If you look around the school, you will see that we embody the school’s legacy: to build global citizens with a world-class education. International’s generous scholarship program has been a gift that gave me an opportunity to grow in ways I never imagined. I will take everything I have learned and apply it throughout my life, and hopefully pave the way for others who follow.

Amir and Kristina Razmara Pete Scanlon and Nancy Aquino Sweet and Baker Insurance Brokers, Inc. Zeev Vax and Marcia Bana Tonetto Amelia Wyman ‘92 TABLE SPONSORS Matthew and Karla Davis POKER PATRONS Christopher and Kerryann Bourdon Matthew and Karla Davis Jeremy and Kate Green Ked and Cecilia Hogan Alpar and Meltem Kamber David and Bonnie Smolins Roque and Karine Versace

PADDLE RAISE $20,000 +

Daniel and Manizeh Rimer

$10,000-$19,999

Jeremy and Kate Green Pascal and Virginie Rigo

$5,000- $9,999

Anonymous (1) Shashi Batra and Victoire Bonnifay-Batra Christopher and Kerryann Bourdon Stephan Forget and Florence Solal Dennis and Sabrina Higgs David Low and Dominique Lahaussois Brian Ferrall and Laurie Poston

A.T. and Sherri Howe Thomas Huot and Stacy Feld Asriel and Carmela Levin Russell Long Alexandra Quinn ‘87 and Mark Spolyar Pete Scanlon and Nancy Aquino

$500- $999

Ramzi Abadou and Sarah Holloway JP and Ann Balajadia Chris Bonomo Andrew and Pascale Eland Ronald and Beverly Garrity Cigdem Gencer Gina Hill

Laurent and Adriana de Bord Timothy Dufka and Marie-Pierre Carlotti Mark and Christine Fisher Richard and Laurence Hills David and Cheryl Howell Robert Jameson and Suzanne Shade Alpar and Meltem Kamber Mansour and Wendi Karam Bruno Larvol and Wan Chi Franklin and Jennifer Loffer Nicholas Mercer and Barbara Antonucci Paul and Jennifer Nock Marc and Elodie Rambert Amir and Kristina Razmara Gerard and Judith Schenkkan David and Bonnie Smolins Richard and Cynthia Ulffers

Dîner d’Epicure, Friday, May 1 , 2015

Annual Auction, March 28, 2015

$2,500- $4,999

Anonymous (1) Robert and Sharon Bottome Kimiko Burton ‘82 Steven Hirsch and Paik-Swan Low Paul Loeffler and Michael Sullivan Bruno and Karine Pradal Harry Turner and Brian Keil

$1,000- $2,499

Marcus Yoder

Up to $499

Anonymous (1) Leslie Adams Thomas Brisebras and Jacqueline Ortega Andrew and Mara Brown Matt and Cindy Clementz Joel and Marion Cohen Pierre and Clarice Gaubil Michael Kasolas and Stella Pantazis Richard Kim and Kami Kinkaid Aaron Levine and Patricia Ryan Craig Lobdell and Jennifer Tagatz Paul Machle and Kathleen Jordan Ronald and Kelly Meaux Geoff and Lisa Moore Robert Movradinov Oracle Corporation Regina Ranoa-Bertrand Kathleen Scollin Laurent Scotto Di Uccio and Alice Jolimaitre Jonathan and Amy Smith Dina Srouji and Eric Nervaiz

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