There’sno limittothe dreamswe canmake possible whenwe come togetherto buildour future.
JEFF TERWIN, Ph.D. HEAD OF SCHOOL
FROM THE DESK OF DR. TERWIN
At this year’s first all-school assembly, it was important to me that our graduating Lifers walked hand-in-hand with our Tiny Torreys to the applause of their fellow students
Why?Becauseitsymbolizesthatwearebettertogether.
This sense of community inspired the vision for The Hub a central space on campus where students explore their biggest ideas, and our community learns alongside the next generation of leaders
Leaders like Ariana Ludwig ’26, who, in addition to playing varsity field hockey and serving on the Eco-Action team, produced color-changing silicone sensory devices for children with complex medical needs at Rady Children’s Hospital. Ariana showcased her work at the Abilities Expo in Los Angeles and continues to engage with teachers and parents inspired by her project
Then there are Ariana’s classmates, Allison Casey and Carter Feinman ’24, who won two top prizes at The Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge just days before graduation. They designed IlluminArt, a visual and tactile lightbox for children with mobility and cognitive disabilities
I’m inspired by the fact that when our local children’s hospital came to our students with a problem, Torreys evaluated solutions, prototyped, and engaged in an interactive process to create a positive impact I’m equally inspired by Allison and Carter’s decision to donate their prize money to younger classmates to encourage future innovators and continue this important work
The Hub is our investment in i out the three-story facility, students will identify ate with peers and mentors, and learn how to use We’ll hear a buzzing of thoughtful conversations and n solving complex problems
The world is changing rapidly, o be not only thoughtful consumers but more importan nt engagement with The Hub from a young age, researc beyond these walls. Being flexible, adaptive, and re n a successful and purposeful path
We have already secured more than $5 5 million toward our $15 million goal in just the second year of this campaign. The next few years, leading up to the 2026 centennial celebration, will be exciting and inspiring Like our Lifers and pre-K students, anything is possible when we come together.
Let’s create a future where every question leads to new possibilities.
JEFF TERWIN, Ph.D. HEAD OF SCHOOL
INTRODUCING
The Hub for Human Impact
An interdisciplinary, human-centered teaching and learning commons bridging ‘what is’ to ‘what could be.’
Breaking ground in 2025
Launching into the future in 2026
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DESIGN & INNOVATION
ThiscenterpointwillfeaturedistinctDesignand InnovationcentersfortheLowerSchoolaswell astheMiddleSchoolandtheUpperSchool. Studentswillhaveaccesstonewinteractive learningenvironmentsthatwillfoster collaborationamonggradelevelsandbetween divisions.
2 NEW COMMUNITY HALL
Relocating to the third floor, Community Hall and the attached terrace will provide a flexible space for Torreys of all ages to connect with the world and one another Imagine a nexus where the collaboration between art and humanities intersects with design, innovation and the global environment.
In this space, students will learn from great minds, benefit from inspirational mentors and engage via impactful symposiums and conferences
20,000
S Q U A R E F E E T TheHubwilladd
forexplorationand collaboration.
THE BRIDGE
This standout architectural feature is a 1,500-square-foot bridge with flexible learning spaces It represents a core concept of The Hub: real life applications of core disciplines and the importance of collaboration.
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY IMPACT PROGRAMS
The Hub will foster an intentional collision of disciplines, cultivating knowledgeable minds and empathetic citizens equipped to inspire a better world.
These programs include:
Center for Excellence in Citizenship
Community, Culture and Belonging
Media Literacy
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5 TECHNOLOGY PLAYGROUND
Technology is changing faster than we thought possible. The Hub will house adaptable rooms to meet the current need Just like the lessons students learn in Design and Innovation classes, the creative process is an evolution, and so is The Hub.
JACOBS FAMILY LIBRARIES
Continuous access on the first and second floors to the Fayman Family Lower School Library and Jacobs Family Middle and Upper School Library will provide seamless integration for discovery, curiosity, research and access to information
Torreys have the power to change the world.
Our students and teachers are innovators, artists, humanitarians and change agents. The Hub fulfills an immediate need and is our commitment to them, and the future.
HOW WE GOT TO THIS PIVOTAL MOMENT:
Collaborated with the Board of Trustees to create our vision for the future
Presented the Master Plan to the LJCDS community in October 2022
Conducted over 50 interviews and collected 4,500 electronic surveys from faculty/staff, parents, grandparents and alumni
BUILDING ON THE PAST
For100years,LJCDShasbeenaplacewhere childrenestablishalifelongpassionofinquiry anddiscovery.Asweenterournextcentury,we honorthislegacyandpartnertocreateour future.TheHubbuildsonourmostrecentcapital project,TheJacobsFamilyLibraryand administrationbuildingprovidingthe foundationtoourinterdisciplinarymodel.
ovation is our DNA.
olla Country Day School has been an innovator aining the soul of its founder, Louise Balmer. rish in an educational environment where eering, and creative problem-solving is always e epicenter of technological innovation, an area focused on mes.Thatsamecreativethinkingandapproachto DNA.
bility to provide access to the educators and facilities our he problems of the future. The Hub will further our ability to velyimpacttheworldtheywillencounterasadults
Torreys are at the intersection where innovation meets humanity.
While the intersectionality between design, arts, science and humanities is the focus of our approach, we push our students to go further—to not just master key areas of content, but to be decisionmakers and innovators who benefit society.
TRANSFORMATION
DESIGN AND INNOVATION
COLLABORATION
CONNECTED GATHERING SPACES
PERSPECTIVE
COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND BELONGING
THE HUB
DISCOVERY LIBRARIES
GLOBAL
IMPACT
CENTER FOR CITIZENSHIP
ETHICS
MEDIA LITERACY
The future starts with creative problem solvers.
Weinspirestudentstoimprovethelivesof othersthroughpurposefulinnovation.
SpanningKindergartentoGrade12,DesignandInnovationcultivates theintentionalcollisionofenvironments,peers,mentorsandresources tofosteraninnovativespirit.Ourcomprehensiveapproachinstillslife skillsandaforward-thinkingmindset,equippingstudentstoexcelinour ever-evolvingworld
Design and Innovation created an environment for me to achieve out-of-reach goals that built the the foundation for college and my career. The entrepreneurial mindset was new to most of my peers at MIT because their high schools did not have a similar curriculum. Because of LJCDS, I thrived at MIT and have now taken the design and innovation methodology into our business Most startup companies fail, yet so far at Hydrova, we have beaten the odds That is a credit to the preparation that began with the Design and Innovation program
ROSTAM REIFSCHEIDER ’17, MIT CLASS OF ’21, COFOUNDER & CTO, HYDROVA, NAMED FORBES 2023 “30 UNDER 30”
CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN CITIZENSHIP
The future starts with a global mindset.
Welaunchstudentsascaringleaderswhousetheir giftsasapowerforgood.
TheCenterforExcellenceinCitizenshipprovidesstudentswithopportunities forcivicengagementandencouragesthemtousetheirvoicestobringattention tomeaningfulissuesandtobemoreinformedandengagedcitizens.Itfosters collaboration,communicationandleadershipskillsaswellasinstillinga foundationofsocialresponsibilityandanunderstandingofthe interconnectednessofglobalissues EducationalprogramsincludeCitizenship Week,ModelUN,TorreyMockTrial,VoiceofSanDiegoPolitifest,anda collaborationwiththeSanDiegoDiplomacyCouncil.
The fusion between Design and Innovation and Center for Excellence in Citizenship gave me confidence in my competence.
As long as you have passion and are persistent, you can learn and do anything. This was pivotal for me I created my own major, Political Philosophy, Policy and Law, studying the intersection of these subjects at University of Virginia. I never would have had the confidence to pursue this without educators who encouraged me to reach my full potential.
SYDNEY STRAWN ’20
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA CLASS OF ’24
The future starts with belonging.
Weunlockgreaterpotentialbydeveloping culturalcompetency.
Wefosteracommunitythatvaluesinclusion,belongingand systemicequalitybyencouragingauthenticconversationsand diverseperspectives,andbychallengingassumptionsandbiases.
Community,CultureandBelongingpromotestolerance,empathy andasenseofsharedhumanity.Wefosteremotionallyintelligent studentswhoareproactivecontributorstoamoreequitable society Onlythen,areinnovatorsabletocreatehumancentered andglobalsolutions.
Before I came to LJCDS, I knew I wanted to do something with a neurodiversity focus related to autism and that meant going into the neuroscience or cognitive science fields.
After the intro class, I wanted to do something related to design and innovation I thought, “Why not combine the two? How am I going to do that?”
SOPHIA HWANG ’23 NORTHEASTERN CLASS OF ’27
The future starts with critical thinking.
Weteachstudentstoanalyzeallformsofmedia andtolookatallsidesofanissuesotheyareable toformtheirownopinions.
LJCDSisanationalleaderinMediaLiteracywithinprimaryeducation
Weteachstudentshowtoaccess,analyzeanddiscernthevalidityofdigital information,andthenhowtocreateandsharemediainanethicalmanner. Theresult:ourstudentswillbechangemakers,leveragingtheiradvanced skillstoshapeamoreinformedandresponsibledigitallandscape.
I have a responsibility to pay it forward for future innovators the same way others paved the way for me. At LJCDS, there was an inspiring coach, teacher and mentor at every turn, helping me become the best version of myself I want to show aspiring young innovators that the possibilities are endless when you follow your intuition and lead from a place of passion and curiosity. I’m honored to give back to LJCDS and help inspire the next generation.”
JOSHUA CHURCH ’13 COFOUNDER, EDGE THEORY LABS NAMED FORBES 2023
“30 UNDER 30”
Our interdisciplinary approach fosters innovative, humancentered leaders of tomorrow.
Access to key mentors and industry leaders, extending the boundaries of education beyond textbooks and the traditional classroom model
Access beyond regular school hours, keeping The Hub open for LJCDS students and other promising students around San Diego and provide invaluable opportunities for collaboration with graduate students from UCSD, USD and SDSU.
Our Community Builds Our Future
“We’ve been blessed to be part of a school community that values the dignity and diversity of all people. In an ever changing world, LJCDS is committed to preparing our children and families to contribute to society, and The Hub for Human Impact embodies this vision. It is more than a building - it is a future made possible by its community coming together, creating a space for young imagineers to capitalize on unique opportunities through collaboration, innovation, discovery, and creation. We could not be more excited for our students as they expand their understandings and move forward into the world.”
MUNIBA AND FAISEL KHAN RAYAAN ‘33, EMAAN ‘35 AND MARJAN ‘38
“LJCDS is a special place where students can explore their creativity, apply their classroom knowledge, and develop their technical skills to solve real world problems. The school has had an extraordinary impact on the lives of so many students and we are excited to invest in more of what’s possible with The Hub.
CORINNA AND PATRICK CASEY ALLISON ’24 AND ANTHONY ’28
“We are beyond fortunate to be able to send our children to a school with a visionary mindset. The Hub for Human Impact will provide students with an unparalleled opportunity to become independent problem-solvers and purposeful innovators. We are proud to invest in such an important and impactful campaign.”
MERRITT ROSEN BRIZOLIS '05 AND ALEX BRIZOLIS '01
THEO ‘35, ZANDER ‘37 AND COCO
campaign committee leadership
Campaign Co-Chairs
Merritt Brizolis ’05
Lucy Conroy ’90
Joshua Church ’13
Karen Deschaine
Holly DuBois ’97
Sue Mandel
Amy Mischler ‘91
Rob McRae
Patricia Mogul
Michael Mogul
Colleen O’Boyle
Jen O’Brien
Erin Spiewak
Jeff Terwin, Ph.D.
Sid Voorakkara
The Future Starts Here
THE CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN FOR LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
THE TIME IS NOW
By investing in cutting-edge facilities and a groundbreaking combination of academic programs, we will help our students stay ahead of technological innovations and the challenges they will face throughout their lives. Your gift today will influence tomorrow’s trajectory of education for the better, leaving a lasting impact on our future leaders.
To learn more about how you can make a difference, contact Lindsay McCreary at lmccreary@ljcds.org.
Our Future Relies on You
GENEROUS COMMITMENTS TO DATE $7.5Million
YOUR SUPPORT HELPS US REACH OUR GOAL
$15M CAPITAL PROJECT
Together, we can power what’s possible.
