Summer/Fall '22

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THEOAKS MERCY HIGH SCHOOL, BURLINGAME • SUMMER/FALL 2022

ANNUAL REPORT EDITION M E R CY H I G H S C H O O L , B U R L I N G A M E • S U M M E R 2 02 2 THE OAKS SUMMER/FALL 2022 1

ALUMNAE OFFICE 650.762.1192 ADVANCEMENT OFFICE 650.762.1190 ADMISSIONS OFFICE 650.762.1114 FAX 650.343.2976 EMAIL alumnae@mercyhsb.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Penny Stack Alexander ‘78 Billy Armanino Kelli Benz, P ‘11, ‘12 Bob Grassilli Mary Schaffer Kircher ‘78 Jamie Jweinat Lechleitner ‘02 Patricia O’Conner P ‘22 Meghan Chavez Railey ‘04 Cathy Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72, P ‘99 Patrick Ruff Vashti R. Sinigayan ‘99, M.P.A. Michele O’Connor Tyler ‘68, P ‘97, ‘00 Alison Vorsatz ‘99 Randy Wong, M.D., P ‘12

EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR Caroline Ocampo

ART DIRECTOR & DESIGNER Jill Scerri

PHOTOGRAPHERS Shardie Ezell, Sandy Flaherty, Carol Fraher, Jillian Loftus, Joy Thiesen-Braunstein, Vic Valbuena Bareng and Mercy Parents Steph Mullen & Ken Hong Cover Photo: Jose Uribe

2022-2023 EVENTS

MAIN OFFICE 650.343.3631

For details on these and other events www.mercyhsb.com Alumnae Homecoming Kohl Mansion Sunday, September 18

Tri-School Fall Play Serra High School October 28, 29; November 4, 5 at 7PM

Monte Carlo Night at Kohl Kohl Mansion Friday, November 18 at 7-10PM

Admissions Open House Mercy High School Sunday, November 6 from 1-4PM

Christmas at Kohl Kohl Mansion Wednesday, November 30 at 5PM

Winter Chorale Concert Mercy High School Tuesday, December 6

Winter Dance Performance Thursday, December 8 - TBD

Lobster Feed & Live Music Kohl Mansion Friday, February 24

Tri-School Spring Musical Serra High School TBA

Making a Difference Benefit Marriott Burlingame Thursday, April 20

Spring Chorale Concert Mercy High School Tuesday, May 2

Spring Dance Performance Thursday, May 4

Mercy ArtsFest Mercy High School Wednesday, May 10

Baccalaureate Mass Our Lady of Angels Church Saturday, June 3 at 7PM

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THE OAKS is published twice yearly for alumnae, parents, and friends of Mercy High School, Burlingame.

A Catholic, all girls College Preparatory since 1931, Mercy is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education.

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22 40 Head of School Letter 4 Building the Dream 6 Cover Story 8 Admissions 10 Multicultural Week 12 Seniors Change the World 14 Mission 16 Athletics 18 Visual & Performing Arts 20 Graduation 22 Annual Report 26 Alumna Spotlight 40 Class Notes 42 In Memoriam 45 Upcoming Events 46 Thank You Donors 47 Alumnae Meetups 47 THE OAKS SUMMER/FALL 2022 3

Dear Mercy Community, Catherine McAuley always believed that “a good beginning is of great importance,” and she couldn’t be more right. As we are starting our 2022-2023 school year, I can’t help but feel excited and hopeful for our own beginning. With two new administrators joining us and new faculty and staff, there is a contagious energy at Mercy that is bringing a renewed sense of joy to our professions and sparking tremendous opportunities through shared ideas.

This is an exciting time for Mercy. Mercy has been ready for new initiatives, new programs, and new ideas, yet the world put us on pause for a bit as priorities shifted these past three years.

The time has finally come for us to vision and develop the Mercy of today; a Mercy that honors the experience we all had, protects our treasured traditions, and imagines new possibilities to ensure a Mercy education remains relevant to the needs of our students and the challenges they face as young women of today.

I look forward to sharing these new programs and plans with you throughout the year. Until then, there is one project I am extremely excited to share with our Mercy community—the time has finally come for us to build the dream of having greater facilities on campus that Mercy students have shared for decades. For years we have explored how to bring a gym to Mercy’s campus, and after working nonstop with various stakeholders we are proud to share our Building the Dream Capital Campaign to fund an Athletic and Student Life Center with a pool expansion. I invite you to learn more about this on the next page.

Being in education I always celebrate two new years each year—one in January and one in August. Regardless of your line of work I hope you join me in celebrating this new year, and I hope you can feel the energy and excitement coming from Mercy. I hope you choose to join us in these very exciting and monumental times. Return to Mercy to walk the hallways. Come to Mercy to join an event. Reach out to support our new programs and goals. Get involved with your alma mater, because we want to know you, and something tells me you would get so much joy in getting to know Mercy again and in giving back to our students the way so many did for us over the years. As our student body officers reminded us every day last year, “The time is now, Mercy!” And what a time it is!

Sincerely,

Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan, ‘02 Ed.D. HEAD OF SCHOOL 4 MERCY HIGH SCHOOL, BURLINGAME

Welcome Mercy’s New Assistant Heads of School!

Assistant Head of School for Academics Art Walker has 22 years of experience as an administrator, high school English teacher, and head coach for both men’s and women’s varsity sports. He has a gift for school design, program development, and a passion for integrating DEI work across curriculum. Mr. Walker received his Bachelors of Arts in English & Secondary Education from Coastal Carolina University, Masters in Education, Administration & Supervision from Liberty University, and is currently enrolled at Harvard University’s School of Management and Leadership program.

Jennifer Clifford, Assistant Head of School for Student Life, comes with over 20 years of experience in education as an administrator and science teacher. She has designed female empowerment activities and training to reduce interrelation aggression among young women.

Ms. Clifford is committed to creating opportunities for students to bolster their sense of belonging, social and emotional well-being, leadership skills, and motivation.

She received her Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science & Avian Ecology from the University of Maine - Machias, and two Masters degrees from Governors State University in Educational Administration and Education, Curriculum, and Instruction.

“I am super excited about

joining the Mercy community and look forward to helping our students become the women that will continue to change our world for the better. In addition, I look forward to sharing my passion for educating the whole student by working closely with students, faculty, and staff to ensure a rigorous, student-centric academic experience is in place to prepare our students to be the ‘change agents’ that will help make our world a better place.”

— ART WALKER

Assistant Head of School for Academics

“It's such a thrill to be joining

this educational community because I know that I'll be able to see the impact of the Mercy Mission on our girls and the world around them. I want to impart my deep love of learning with the young women of Mercy as they develop their faith, compassion, and commitment to serving others as global citizens. I have no doubt that our scholars will challenge me to continue my own growth and learning along with them through our shared work.”

— JENNIFER CLIFFORD

Assistant Head of School for Student LIfe

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BUILDING THE DREAM

Athletic & Student Life Center

Mercy High School, Burlingame’s future Athletic and Student Life Center inclusive of a gym, pool expansion and student life space is within reach. We are at 50% of the $27 million needed to fund the project.

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The future Athletic and Student Life Center will transform experiences for future Mercy students: • Home court advantage for athletics, with a gym, regulation pool, sprint track, weight room and more

• Community space for student activities and campus ministry

• Opportunity to hold dance performances and art shows

• Indoor space for events like parent and alumnae gatherings

STAY UP-TO-DATE ON THE CAMPAIGN To receive updates and news on the progress of Mercy’s project, update your email and contact information on Mercy Alumnae Network today at alumnae.mercyhsb.com or go to www.mercyhsb.com/about/building-the-dream To learn about giving opportunities contact Niki Nielsen, Campaign Manager, at nnielsen@mercyhsb.com.

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become at Mercy?

Who will you

At Mercy our students are immersed in programs that are intentionally designed to support girls in finding their voices, gaining their confidence, and becoming the best versions of themselves. The focus on encouraging and uplifting the young women of Mercy to exceed their own expectations is at the heart of all we do. At the start of this Admissions season, we asked prospective students to begin to envision, “Who will you become at Mercy?”

We hope you will find in the following interviews with our recent graduates inspiring examples of who students can become when they find themselves known, challenged, and transformed at Mercy.

JANICE WONG

Class Valedictorian

Janice will be attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as a biochemistry major on the pre-medicine path with hopes to become a pediatric surgeon.

In what ways have you grown during your years at Mercy? What skills or qualities did you develop while at Mercy?

I have definitely become more confident in my abilities!

The successes that follow the mistakes have shown me that persistence is key and that accomplishments take time to happen. I have acquired my patience and ability to pick myself up from failure in these past four years.

What opportunities did you find at Mercy?

Mercy has been the perfect environment to learn how to be a leader through action and attitude. I had the opportunity to participate in student council, volleyball, Red Cross, UNICEF, and many other activities that not only piqued my interest but also changed how I see myself in the community and encouraged me to contribute in ways I hadn't been used to before.

Can you speak to one of the many Mercy staff members who have impacted your life?

Math Teacher and Department Chair Mrs. Loftus has definitely shown me a level of love that I had never experienced from a teacher before. She has a motherly, selfless, and unconditional love that draws students in and truly makes them feel at home!

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SAMANTHA SHOEMAKER

Class Salutatorian Samantha will be attending UC Davis to study Animal Science.

What skills or qualities did you develop while at Mercy?

While at Mercy I have improved in my critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills. The community that Mercy provides has allowed me to become a strong student not only in school but also in life. My curiosity for the world around me pushes me to learn new things and improve the issues I see in the world. In my last four years at Mercy, I have become more confident in my abilities to succeed and socialize with new people.

Can you speak to one of the many Mercy staff members who have impacted your life?

Dr. Bradley has been the most important part of my Mercy education. While taking three of her classes (Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology) and being her intern this year, I can say that she is not only a knowledgeable and effective teacher but she truly cares for every student and makes them shine bright. I will miss her so much next year as her dedication to her students is an inspiration to me.

What is your fondest memory of Mercy?

My fondest memory of Mercy is coming back to school after distance learning. It was amazing to finally see all of my friends and teachers again after so long. Additionally, all of the senior activities that were planned such as senior sunrise, senior assassin, and senior splash made my last year at Mercy as memorable as possible!

SABRINA AVENIDO

Head of School Award Recipient Sabrina will be attending UC Berkeley majoring in Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies.

NATALIE DEAN

Robotics Team Captain

What skills or qualities did you develop while at Mercy?

At Mercy I have become a better student and leader.

While I have advanced in academic respects in subjects like language, math, science, and history, I have developed my skills to become better at functioning as a soon-to-be adult member of society.

Two of the points that Mercy stresses for its students are self advocacy (which includes communication and responsibility) and compassion.

What opportunities did you find at Mercy?

Some of the greatest opportunities I found at Mercy were the incredible robotics programs that I had the privilege of leading. In my sophomore year, I was part of forming a Mercy only robotics team and encouraged diversity in engineering. We won 2nd Runner Up for the Think Award for adaptability in the face of uncertainty and I was awarded Dean’s List Semi-Finalist in the FIRST Tech Challenge league which is given to a sophomore or junior who displays extraordinary leadership and commitment.

During the same period of time, I was learning how to lead another school sponsored robotics team formed by both Mercy and Serra students. I was the youngest Team Captain ever and only the third from Mercy in an almost 15-year history. I outnumbered boys to girls by a ratio of roughly 15:1. That same year, I was named Dean's List Finalist in the FIRST Robotics Competition league, an award given to just 160 students who exemplify the best technical and leadership skills, declaring me one of the top engineering students in the world.

In what ways have you grown during your years at Mercy?

Whether it’s being a part of Crusader Crew to becoming the president of Filipino Club or SBO Vice President, every moment at Mercy has transformed me from the timid girl I was freshman year to the confident and ambitious young woman I am who is ready to share her gift with the world. At Mercy I was able to deepen my understanding behind servant leadership and learn what it means to trailblaze your own path that works best for you.

The constant support and guidance I received throughout my four years allowed me to embrace my identity and the story I carry with love.

What opportunities did you find at Mercy?

Learning how to be a good teammate and team captain inside and outside of the pool and utilizing my identity as a Filipina American to further empower other students of color through my roles as Filipino Club President, executive board member of Students Together Against Racism Club, and SBO Vice President are all opportunities that I have been blessed to find at Mercy.

It wasn’t always easy balancing these extracurriculars, but they most definitely played an integral part of my high school experience that I wouldn’t trade for the world.

HIGHEST HONORS

Class of 2022

Natalie will be attending MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She plans on studying either bioengineering or mechanical engineering with minors in biomedical engineering, chemistry, entrepreneurship and innovation, or women’s and gender studies.

SABRINA AVENIDO Mercy High School Head of School’s Award for General Excellence JANICE WONG Board of Directors Award for Academic Excellence CAROLINA GUTIERREZ RODRIGUEZ Sister Amy Bayley Leadership Award SAMANTHA SHOEMAKER Mother Baptist Russell Service Award KACEY RODRIGUEZ Sister Mary Gabriel Award for Excellence in Sportsmanship

Future Mercy Girls, who will you become?

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AT MERCY, YOUR DAUGHTER WILL

Be Known, Be Challenged, and Be Transformed.

Mercy, a leading Catholic all girls’ school on the Peninsula, has graduated a Congress

Woman, NASA engineers, Olympians and professional athletes, entrepreneurs, educators, lawyers, health care providers, artists, mothers…the list goes on and on because Mercy students know no boundaries. At Mercy, students find their voice, their passions, their people,

and their futures.

Your daughter is more than a statistic or the grades on her transcript. She is a young woman with endless potential. Mercy provides an environment where every girl is challenged to achieve her greatest potential while being surrounded by a community of support, love, and sisterhood.

Students enter as Mercy girls and graduate as women of Mercy—ready to thrive in their adult lives.

“We believe a school for girls is better than a school with girls.”

—International Coalition of Girls’ Schools (www.ncgs.org)

Study after study affirms that all girls' education provides young women with an advantage in life compared to their peers who attend co-ed schools. All girls’ graduates are 6 times more likely to pursue STEM careers, report greater levels of self-confidence, have greater leadership opportunities, and are more likely to take risks. An all girls’ education rooted in the Mercy mission, which stresses respect and dignity for every individual, provides an environment where all young women can thrive.

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COURSES: Over 100 (42 AP/Honors) AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 18 STUDENT TEACHER RATIO: 10:1 FACULTY/STAFF (MASTERS/PHD): 76%

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CLUBS: 40 (Student-led) CREATIVE COURSES: 22 ATHLETICS: 24 team/14 sports BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: academic, social, performing arts & service co-ed opportunities

with Serra High School

ADMISSIONS

2023-2024

Mercy Introduces Pathways Program The Pathways Program is designed to encourage girls to explore various pathways that reflect their passions.

Each Pathway is uniquely developed to engage students through curriculum, leadership, co-curricular activities, capstone projects, and mentorship opportunities. Pathways support young women who want to dive deeply into various fields of study traditionally dominated by men. For far too long, women have been underrepresented in many fields of study and underpaid when compared to their male counterparts.

Mercy changes that narrative by offering multiple opportunities for students to engage hands-on with curriculum through problem-based thinking and in an environment that is safe to take risks in. As a result, young women thrive as they are transformed through the process of knowing and challenging themselves. The Pathways Program inspires Mercy students to see themselves as leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

Mercy seeks students committed to a challenging academic program, who are also interested in participating in competitive athletics, exploring extensive performing arts options, deepening their spiritual life and developing their leadership skills. Explore areas of interest through our robust electives offerings, including Forensic Science, Psychology, Engineering, Computer Science, Health & Wellness, Dance, Yearbook, and more.

Admissions Events

Mercy Pathways Program Consider applying for one of our Pathways fields of study: • Biotechnology • Creative Arts and Design • Engineering • Leadership Education and Development • Global Scholars • Women’s Studies

For more information: www.mercyhsb.com/ academics/pathways

Admissions Dates Apply Submit your online application.

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December 2, 2022 - Early Bird Deadline $85 application fee (AMES Program applications must be received by this date.)

January 13, 2023 - Final Application Deadline - $100 application fee

February 10, 2023 - Financial Assistance

Application Deadline

Interview February 7, 8 or 11. The interview at Mercy is your opportunity to shine! Share your passions, interests, and why you want to be at Mercy.

Register at www.mercyhsb.com

Tuition, Financial Assistance and Scholarships

• Parent Talk & Tours

• Tuition for the 2022-2023 school year is $25,925.

Sept. 29, Oct. 11 • 9-11AM & Dec. 8 • 3:30-5PM

• Girls on the Green for 6th, 7th & 8th Monday, Oct. 3 • 3:30-5PM

• OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, Nov. 6 • 1-4PM • Shadow Days for 8th Graders Sept. to Dec. Experience a day in the life of a Mercy student!

• Financial Assistance: Mercy is committed to providing a quality education for young women of all economic backgrounds. All financial assistance awards are needs based.

• Scholarships: Applicants who show significant strength in their 7th and 8th grade transcripts may be awarded an academic scholarship.

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Multicultural

By Sabrina Avenido ‘22

With the help of the DEI Student Life Committee alongside other passionate students, the SBOs envisioned Multicultural Week to be an immersive experience where students of color could feel a deeper sense of belonging. Ultimately, we wanted to provide the whole Mercy community with the opportunity to appreciate each other’s rich cultures and stories. Food and music remain ways where we as people can connect, so every lunch throughout the week, students representing various ethnic communities would come out to the patio playing their culture’s music and arrange a variety of delicious foods for their peers to enjoy.

Moments of learning were also highlights that came out of the week. For example, the African American community showed us the beauty and power of Black women throughout history in a creative way, giving students the opportunity to collaborate to put together a poster. Additionally, the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community gave takeaway cards with various small AAPI businesses that students could support, especially in light of the pandemic and the xenophobia it produced towards the AAPI community.

For the final day of Multicultural Week, our goal was to educate ourselves and celebrate together as a community.

We invited Mercy Alumnae who have found strength and power in their cultural identity to share their journey with us, hoping that our students of color would take that step forward in unapologetically seeking the courage that is within them. Afterwards, we all gathered on the Green to witness and partake in multiple cultural dances and games to culminate the week and share that joy with one another.

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Week MERCY’S SCIENCE JOURNAL The Science Department debuted its first-ever edition of the Mercy Science Journal in Spring 2022, which supports Mercy’s science community and encourages STEM learning. The Science Journal includes fascinating stories, illustrations, and photography such as the following articles: Bharathi Arivazhagan ‘22 explored A Plant-Based Vaccine - Is it possible?

Akiko Hokamura ‘22 shared a personal testimonial on the The Power of Technology in Healthcare in the Midst of a Pandemic Science Department Chair and Moderator Ms. La Farge shared the importance of the Countdown to December 22!

Illustrators and Photographers: Amalia Brawn ‘22 (Cover Art) Katelyn Vo ‘22 Amaelia Bringas ‘22 Visit www.mercyhsb.com/science for full text articles, illustrations, and photos.

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See how our seniors plan to CHANGE OUR country!

Social Studies Fair Showcases Student Research and the Law

Mercy’s first Social Studies Fair provided seniors with the opportunity to research socio-political, economic, and societal forces of our time. Students acquired new knowledge and skills by providing a chance to perfect research processes, examine issues, make informed decisions, and advocate for a law or issue. Each project was designed to highlight research and conclusions about the study of critical issues and concerns.

Social Studies, Government and Economics Teacher Thomas Wootten directed the fair and shared the student process: “All Mercy seniors spent time thinking about a law that they would like to see implemented or changed. They then conducted research and wrote a three-page paper on why that law is necessary.

These papers were sent to either local, state, or federal legislature members with the objective of influencing potential legislation.

However, it was also important to draw others to their cause. Thus, each student created a video on their topic to convince others to join them in support of their legislation. Finally, students presented their topic at our social studies fair to not only parents of the Mercy community but government officials as well.” Wootten’s hope was that projects not only taught students strong research skills, but also helped them understand that the United States government is based on the participation of its members. Students came away knowing that their voices matter and gained confidence in sharing their points of view.

For full text and sources of the following students research please use this QR code.

Psychologists Are In Need

“I have great confidence in you to do what you think best. State your opinion and always act with courage.”

—Catherine McAuley Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy

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Summer wrote to Congresswoman Jackie Speier ‘68 about concerns regarding the lack of school psychologists in California and how it is taking a huge toll on the adolescent population. Her hope was to introduce a law which increases the number of psychologists to better the lives of children across the state. Summer shared, “My research SUMMER ELGELDA ‘22 on more in-school psychologists American Government truly impacted me in many ways.

Acknowledging the fact that students are in desperate need to seek support is so important, and we must not ignore it. Especially because mental health is decreasing among these children, an increase of in-school psychologists will ensure healthy mindsets of students all around California.” Her research showed that the mental wellness of students in California is a critical concern across the state that must be addressed, as it is just as important as physical health.

Electric Chargers Need to be Unified

CASSANDRA BOUSQUET ‘22 American Government

Cassandra wrote to Senator Alex Padilla about a new law that would require a universal, standard charger for all electric vehicles across the United States, because climate change is a pressing, existential crisis that needs to be addressed with bold measures.

Requiring auto companies to make a standard, uniform charger for all vehicles would increase the

availability of electric cars. She emphasized that this is necessary for the health and safety of our planet. The EU already requires this, and Tesla already complies with its cars sold in Europe. “This proves that this law is logistically possible but must be a clear mandate in order for companies to abide by it,” according to Cassandra. When asked how her research has impacted her, she said, “Over the course of my research, and talking with others who had done research of their own on the subject of electric vehicles and charging options, my understanding regarding this topic has deepened. My research has inspired me to learn more and keep advocating for solutions to combat the climate crisis.”

The Destruction of Mental Illness in Prisons Rinské wrote to Senator Josh Becker about the injustices mentally ill persons face in prisons and what changes can be made to improve environments in California State Prisons. Among RINSKÉ incarcerated individuals, there BOLANDER ‘22 have been reported concerns of Government/Economics mental illnesses in 64% of jails, in 54% of state prisons, and in 45% of federal prisons (Weltman, Jeremy, 2015). She pointed out that prisons have become conservatories for housing mentally ill patients due to inmates not getting correct treatments. After completing her research, Rinské believes “There is a lack of treatment caused by unsafe environments in prisons that need to be changed with extra medical help, better institutions, and correct rehabilitation.”

Critical Concerns of the Earth and Anti-Racism

By Julia Angeles, World Language Department Chair and DEI Committee Member Throughout the spring semester, all Mercy students explored the topic of Environmental Racism. In choosing this social justice issue as a unit of focus, Mercy's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee sought to continue our school's commitment to two of the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy — Earth and Anti-Racism. All departments taught lessons through their particular lens, and Campus Ministry made the topic the focus of their annual Justice Liturgy. To culminate the unit, the DEI Committee held an Environmental Racism collaboration designed to help students reflect on the issue, further their learning, and take action. Students chose to attend one of 16 interest sessions. We hope students will continue to engage in this topic and other social justice issues throughout their time at Mercy and beyond.

Social Justice Poster-Making

Equipped with paper, markers, scissors, and glue, 60 students across all grade levels created social justice posters during our Environmental Racism collaboration.

The energy was positive as students worked on visually representing issues they cared about. All in all, it was a beautiful culmination to our schoolwide Environmental Racism unit, our academic DEI focus for the semester.

The posters were displayed throughout campus.

—Julia Angeles, World Languages Department Chair & French Teacher, Poster-Making session leader

Nurturing the Earth Many low income neighborhoods lack trees and greenery which provide shade, clean the air, and give off oxygen. Though Mercy's campus may look anything but treeless, looks can be deceiving.

Our beautiful oak trees suffer from Sudden Oak Death. Many of these elderly trees are slowly succumbing to this disease. For this reason, students watered young oak saplings that replaced them and planted around the Grotto and student garden for upkeep.

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Ash Wednesday The theme of this year’s Ash Wednesday service was the journey of Lent in which students followed a path throughout the perimeter of our campus, and its beauty set the tone for a peaceful and contemplative journey. Led by staff members carrying crosses, students stopped at five stations for various reflections around Lenten themes including the life death cycle present in creation and Lenten sacrifices as opportunities to forward personal relationships with Jesus.

Mercy High School is part of a network of Mercy schools in the US and six countries abroad. The governing body of these schools is Mercy Education System of the Americas (MESA) In 2020 MESA began revising the Mercy Educational Core Values. As one of the members of MESA, Mercy will be adopting these new core values in the fall. We consider these Core Values as the hallmarks of a Mercy Education. These are the ideals we stand up for and strive to live up to.

We hold ourselves to these standards as an institution, as a faith-community and as individuals. Each value is interconnected and necessary as we strive to take Mercy into the world. The Mercy Core Values include: Compelled by Mercy, Educational Courage, Inspired

by Faith, Principled Leadership and a Voice for Dignity and Respect. Throughout each student’s journey, the Core Values define the attributes they’re expected to acquire and the steps they’ll take to gain them. Every experience and academic opportunity is linked to and aligned with our Core Values.

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Athletics

“Mercy Athletics is on the

rise! This past year Athletics grew all of our programs and our community. Teams and individuals soared to new heights at the CCS level and beyond. Our Volleyball team had a historic run competing at the state level and Olivia Langridge '23 was the CCS Gymnastics Champion in the Vault. I am proud of all our Athletic accomplishments and look forward to building on the momentum of this past year.” —Kelly Hickey ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

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Alumnae

Mercy will be hosting Alumnae games for SOCCER and BASKETBALL Saturday, Nov. 26th!

SENIOR ATHLETES

Spirit Athlete of the Year: Emily Day ‘22 Athlete of the Year: Abby O’Brien ‘22

HONORED

Excellence in Athletics: Samantha Oshita ‘22

DANCE

The Dance team dazzled on the sidelines at Serra football games. They collaborated with the pep band to bring the spirit on the sidelines during the game and at halftime. The team has made great strides in their local competitions and had a strong showing at USA Dance Nationals.

CHEER The Cheerleading team brought the spirit to the football field all season long including the playoffs. They started on the sidelines of the basketball games flipping all across the court and performing at halftime. They returned home from the JAMZ National Competition placing 4th in their division.

VARSITY SOCCER

Soccer hit the ground running early in the season with a great preseason with wins against Castilleja, Mills, a tie against NDSJ, and earning a spot in the Championship round of the Firebird Tournament. The team finished tied for third in their league with an over 500 record.

ALL LEAGUE HONORS: 1st Team Severa Brawn ‘22 2nd Team Sam Iffla ‘22 & Sofia Caamano ‘22 Honorable Mention Victoria Torres ‘25 & Audra Rodgers ‘24

VARSITY BASKETBALL

Basketball had an exciting start to the season on the road against ICA and continued to push the pace against Jefferson, Nueva, and San Mateo. They were able to hold their own throughout league play finishing with a 500 record and qualifying for CCS Playoffs.

ALL LEAGUE HONORS: 1st Team Katie Callagy ‘23 2nd Team Abby O’Brien ‘22 Honorable Mention Sam Oshita ‘22 & Gabby Ravelo ‘22

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SWIM

Our swim team was dealt a difficult hand at the start of the season with the boiler in our pool giving way. The team alternated between dry land workouts and Serra evenings, not ideal before our first jamboree. With each meet, our team continued to improve. At each meet our coach placed our athletes in different events trying to see their best events and how they responded. The day after each meet Coach Elaine would call and ask, “Did you see the results? Can you believe how much they’ve improved? I am so proud of them.”

ALL LEAGUE HONORS: Cadence Wong ‘25

GYMNASTICS

In local league Ava Normant ‘25 placed in 2 events and Olivia Langridge ‘23 placed on three events and got 3rd in the all around in their first competition. In League Finals Olivia Langridge ‘23 finished 1st in the All Around. Olivia Langridge ‘23 is the CCS Champion on the Vault.

ALL LEAGUE HONORS: Vault, Beam, Floor, All Around Olivia Langridge ‘23

LACROSSE

The highlight of the season was the last game against Notre Dame San Jose where Mercy took a commanding lead and Coach was able to get everyone involved in the game.

A forever memory our lacrosse athletes still talk about is when the seniors lovingly dunked the coach with a bucket of water after the last game!

ALL LEAGUE HONORS: 2nd Team Katie Callagy ‘23 Honorable Mention Severa Brawn ‘22 & Cece Murray ’23

SOFTBALL Our Softball team did not shy away from a challenging schedule. We started the season dropping three games to A league teams. We then went on a streak winning the next 10, including wins over Sacred Heart and Saint Ignatius. They finished the regular season with a 15-5 record. The team advanced to the CCS Semifinals before the season came to an end.

ALL LEAGUE HONORS: 1st Team Ariana Montiel ‘22, Jazylyn Villavicencio ‘24 & Giselle Ortega ‘24 2nd Team Sophia Alterio ‘24 & Mia Gonzalez ‘23 Honorable Mention Jamie Fabula ‘23

TRACK AND FIELD

Karly Miller ‘23 anchored the throwing events all season, finding the podiums at many meets. Nicole Williams ‘25 seemed unstoppable all year. We had a talented relay team made up of all freshmen, Ysabella Matsumoto ‘25, Mika Taira ‘25, Nicole Williams ‘25, and Gemma Nikravesh ‘25. Sophia Knapp ‘23 led the way over the hurdles. At the WBAL Trials, Lillie Pierce finished first in the Long Jump.

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dance

The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)

students demonstrated their amazing talent and skills at

Mercy High School’s annual art events. Pablo Picasso once said, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”

The Spring Dance Performance, the Spring Chorale

Concert, and Mercy ArtsFest art show were huge successes as the venues were crowded to capacity! We

thank the attendees for their support and encouragement

of the performers and the artists who showed their immeasurable mastery. We can’t wait to show the Mercy

art

community what the students will do next year!

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—Nadine Baroudi, Ed.M. VPA Department Chair and Visual Arts Teacher

chorale

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GRADUATION

Graduation Photo Gallery

Special thanks to Steph Mullen, P ‘22 (daughter Kylie Wilson) for her wonderful photography!

For more graduation photos, visit our Photo Gallery.

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www.mercyhsb.com/about/photogallery

College Acceptances

Congratulations to the Class of 2022 who were offered over $12.5 million in scholarships.

Below are a few colleges our graduates were accepted to. Visit our web page for a complete list. www.mercyhsb.com/academics/guidance-department/college-acceptances-2022

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Nora Anuar Abu-Arafeh Emily Rachel Agler Lilly Akeyson Natalia Allen Bharathi Arivazhagan Sabrina Ashley Hemedez Avenido Jessica Alejandra Avila Brooke Isabella Barron Francesca Bertin Rinské Bolander Cassandra Ellen Bousquet Amalia Brawn Severa J. Brawn Amaelia Bringas Angelica Mendoza Buncio Teagan Brianna Butts Alicia Brigid Byrne Sofia Caamaño Sofia Isabella Cava Chloe Cheng Kayla Evelyn-Ann Cole Erin Elizabeth Colville Caitlin Joan Conroy Kalia Jordan Cordero Kira Cory Emily Jennifer Day Natalie Dean Catherine Del Rosso Coral Aiko Dempsey Taylor-Amanda P. Domingo Grace Edhammer-Downing Summer Rami Elgelda Emelie Margaret Engelhardt Valeria Espinoza Orozco Isabella Ayana Estevez Kathleen Frances Ferry Mia Fitzpatrick Emily Anne Gomez Izzy Goodwin Ryan Rosemary Luce Grout Karina Gutierrez Carolina Brigette Gutierrez Rodriguez Kaylie Hernandez Isabella Sophia Hoffman Akiko Hokamura Samantha Jane Iffla Sabrina Jarman

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C O N G R AT

Class o

U L AT I O N S

of 2022

Michaela C. Jones Zoë Kelleher Kaitlyn Lara Olivia Katherine Larratt Sorina Larsen Lindsay Ann Laubacher Jasmin Hauolikeliipaahana Leota Claudia Leigh Lespade Iriana May Amataga Lopez Gianna Isabella Lumanlan Ashley Nicole Marheineke Sarah Marsh Nina Jasmin Mayne Emily Lynn Michaud Danielle Marie Miller Ariana Marie Montiel Naomi Vanessa Moran Guzman Abby Rose O’Brien Lauren O’Connor Samantha Leyla Oshita Kiara Pardilla-Gray Margaret Liberty Payne Elizabeth Pinkham Anadi Mehar Purewal-Legha Cassidy Nicole Ravelo Gabriella Ravelo Bianca Isabela Ricafort Kacey Frances Rodriguez Darian Rossi Ella Ryan Elizabeth Sackrider Ava Salfiti Marina Shannon Samantha Shoemaker Kyliah Trujillo Edberg Adrianna Liana Turchet Bianca Imelda Turchet Kallie Ung Katherine Lynn Vilchez Katelyn Vo Shiyijia Crystal Wang Sadie Elizabeth Williams Hailey Wilson Kylie Wilson Janice Josephine Wong Jessica Worrall

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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL

Annual Report HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2021-2022

26 2021-22 MERCY HIGH ANNUAL SCHOOL, REPORT BURLINGAME

Impact of Philanthropy at Mercy Now entering my 30th year, I can honestly say that serving in this role has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. It is so much more than just asking for money. It is the gift of being able to work with donors and share with them the opportunity to transform the lives of young women through their generosity. When you give to Mercy, you not only impact the present, but you lay a foundation that will be there for future generations. We have an amazing history, an extraordinary present, and a prosperous future.

Giving to Mercy fosters a community with lasting value. Whether that gift is to The Mercy Annual Fund, tuition assistance, a scholarship, or our Capital Campaign to build an Athletic and Student Life Center—the lives of the young women we serve are at the core of everything we do. Your gift, no matter the size, transforms the lives of our students.

We are thankful for each of you for your support and generosity.

2021-2022

FINANCIAL REPORTS (Unaudited numbers as of 8/12/2022)

REVENUE & EXPENSES 2021-2022 Operating Revenue: Non Operating Revenue:

$ $

8,648,455 5,226,464

Operating Expenses: Non Operating Expenses: Depreciation:

$ $ $

9,292,889 309,745 360,509

ADVANCEMENT REVENUES 2021-2022 Unrestricted Donations: Temp Restricted Donations:

$ $

47 1 , 7 9 6 695,857

(Includes Tuition Assistance/Scholarships, Mercy Parents’ Club and special projects)

Perm Restricted Donations and other Pledges:

$

1,306,492

Capital Campaign Pledges:

$

3,507,012

Total:

$

5,981,157

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL PROFILE 2022-2023

FOUNDED IN 1931 ENROLLMENT: 375

With gratitude,

TUITION: $25,925

Mary Lund, P ‘06, ‘08 Director of Advancement

TYPE: Catholic College Preparatory ACCREDITATION: Western Association of Schools and Colleges

2021-2022 Year in Review ANNUAL FUND

TEMP RESTRICTED

PERM RESTRICTED ENDOWMENTS

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGES

$ 471,796

$ 695,857

$ 1,306,492

$ 3,507,012

Academics, Arts, Athletics, Campus Ministry, Service Learning, Teaching Excellence

Financial Aid, Scholarships, Athletics, Arts, Facility Enhancements

General support of Mercy or specific designation of the donor

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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL

Circle of Mercy Society HONOR ROLL OF DONORS JULY 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022

The Circle of Mercy Society is comprised of lead investors committed to the future of Mercy High School, Burlingame.

Membership is open to all individuals, families, and organizations that make a leadership gift of $1,500 or more to the school. Each year, the school counts on these leadership gifts to provide difference-making projects throughout the campus.

Members of the Circle of Mercy Society are invited to our annual reception as an acknowledgement of their extraordinary support.

CATHERINE MCAULEY SOCIETY: GIFTS OF $50,000 OR MORE

Anonymous Bob Grassilli Bay Scholars The Achieve Foundation The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation

MOTHER BAPTIST RUSSELL SOCIETY: GIFTS OF $25,000 TO $49,999 Matthew & Penny Stack Alexander ‘78 Valerie Armento ‘69 Robert & Jacqueline O’Donnell

THE OAKS SOCIETY: GIFTS OF $10,000 TO $24,999

Elaine Andrews ‘69 & Roger Dubrock Dr. Janet Andrews Howes ‘70, D.D.S. & David Howes Frank & Mary Andrews Barry ‘74 Anonymous Norbert & Inger Bischofberger David & Karen Castagna Raymond & Janelle Gale Andrea Metkus, M.D. Michael & Susana Pearl Corrina Rosebrook Michael Seil John & Juliette Torrey Archdiocese of San Francisco Bengier Foundation Daughters of Charity Foundation Koch Foundation, Inc. Nibbi Investments The Joseph W. Welch Jr. Foundation

1931 SOCIETY: GIFTS OF $5,000 TO $9,999

Anonymous Miracle Balsitis & Dr. Scott Balsitis Nada Barulich Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ‘02, Ed.D. & Neil Brosnan George Caughman Jane Cavagnaro ‘78 & Joseph Nezwek Victoria Eckert Eldris Estevez & Renee Reyes-Estevez Bradley & Yohko Fick William & Emilia Kibblewhite Mary Schaffer Kircher ‘78 & Matthew Kircher Evan McCulloch Scott & Martha Ann Milliken

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Kathryn & Jeffrey Mountain Daniel & Noreen Brosnan Murphy ‘72 Dr. Radha Nayak & Dr. Christopher Dowd, Jr Kevin & Patricia O’Connor Mark & Mary Anne Payne Joey & Meghan Chavez Railey ‘04 Caroline & Charlie Romeo Wayne & Catherine Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72 Linda Stoick Sandra Stoppoloni Edward Watson Robert & Linda Watson Aileen Whelan ‘76, M.D. Claire & Warren Woo D F M Construction Drum Foundation Kibblewhite Precision Machining Mercy High School Alumnae Association Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation, Inc. St. Paul High School Alumnae Association WCAS

BLUE & WHITE SOCIETY: GIFTS OF $2,500 TO $4,999 James & Lynn O’Halloran Akeyson ‘75 Kelli & Peter Benz Mary Danielski Bona ‘56 Paul Caamano & Dr. Lisa Bell James & Gina Rosaia Collins ‘99 Kristine Furrer Crouch ‘82 Paul & Janie Dawes Chris & Mary Denten Christine & Phillip Engstrom Lance & Patricia Gimbal Mark & Nina Howell Richard Jobst Patrick & Phyllis Kinsella Una Kinsella ‘83 Joseph Knapp & Erica Morris Richard & Jamie Jweinat Lechleitner ‘02 Marie & Frank Murphy Sarah & Michael Murphy Martha Phillips & Al Taira, M.D. Katherine Lacunza Pompili ‘78 & Dr. Mario Pompili M.D. Laura Reilly & Patrick Reilly, Jr. Frank Romeo Sister Janet Ruffing, RSM ‘63 Stephen & Theresa Rutledge Vashti Sinigayan ‘99 Jeanine Thorpe ‘86 Carl & Michele O’Connor Tyler ‘68 Raymond Williams III & Lauren Williams Randolph Wong, M.D. & Melinda Wong Marc & Sue Worrall Bank of America Genentech, Inc. Gilead Gomez Family Foundation Junipero Serra High School Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church St. Charles Catholic School St. Pius Catholic Church Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) The Olympic Club Foundation The United Irish Cultural Center, Inc.

CI RCL E O F MERCY SO C IET Y

HEAD OF SCHOOL’S CIRCLE: GIFTS OF $1,500 TO $2,499 (*DENOTES YOUNG ALUM GIFTS $200+) Cullen & Elizabeth Reardon Agler ‘90 Glenda Arroyo & Babak Nikravesh Jennifer Beck & Rick Kerzic Rebecca Beck Glen & Tamara Bongi Kathleen Harold & Ann Marie Brady Douglas & Mary Ann Lovi Button ‘72 Colleen Carter & Eric Larsen David & Maria Collins Kirk Demlinger Josephine Dentoni Dino & Gabriella Bonalanza DeRanieri ‘59 Kevin & Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81 Alexandra Dwyer ‘13* Olivia Feller ‘14* Sean & Georgia Ferry Gabriana Filice ‘14* Patricia Flanagan ‘65 David Fritz & Suzanne Fritz-Hanson Remo & Vera Giuntoli George & Margot Fourie Giusti ‘70

Krista Goulding Greer ‘05 Michael & Tricia Gregory William Grout & Kristin Luce Betsy & Gregory Hart Troy & Dana Sbragia Hartman ‘86 David Hooper, Jr. & Karen Hooper Kenny Kato & Barbara Patterson Sarah Kelly ‘14* Fady & Susie Khoury Jerry & Kathy Lautze Krause ‘68 Dr. Gary Lai & Dr. Sharon Ho Kathleen Lama ‘87 Joseph & Lisa Larratt Scott & Susanne Lindley Joseph & Jodi Guetersloh Massucco ‘89 Bridget & Julien Mercay Patrick & Mary Burke Morris ‘58 Randall Morrison & Rebecca Galler Michelle Murray ‘86 Abigail Nepomuceno ‘15* Benjamin & Laurie Parodi

Joanne Hickey Prolo ‘60 & Dr. Donald Prolo Andrew & Clare Pool Purpura ‘75 Richard & Angela Reeve Claire Rietmann-Grout ‘04 Christina Romeo ‘14* Mark Rutherford & Lea Suzuki Thomas & Teresa Stern Salter ‘02 Giulio & Lorraine Mozzini Sbragia ‘60 Ron & Ana Schaffner Abraham & Michelle Smith David Sok & Angela Lee Dan & Susan Razura Torres ‘81 Peter & Suzanne Tzifas James & Lorraine Whitley Alana Wilson ‘14* Yoyo Wu Class of 1971 Google, Inc. Sisters of the Presentation Alumnae Association St. Thomas More School Young Men’s Institute, Council #613

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Sister Kathleen Connolly, RSM ‘58 Kathleen Gannon Crowley ‘58 Barbara Beresford Dinelli ‘58 Ann Turner Flinn ‘58 Joan Ward Joiner ‘58 Mary Burke Morris ‘58 Kathleen O’Meara ‘58 Charlotte Kolloch Wiard ‘58

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL

Partners in Mission HONOR ROLL OF DONORS JULY 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022 The following list recognizes all donors who have expressed their loyalty and commitment to our school in the form of a gift that has helped advance the mission of Mercy High School,

Alumnae Donors Class of 1945

Class of 1955

Valerie Schuld White ‘45

Bonnie Pors Bertetta ‘55 Carolyn Quinn Foster ‘55 Carol Garibaldi Hennig ‘55 Carolyn Gustafson Lyon ‘55 Maureen Powers Malnburg ‘55 Joan McKean Miner ‘55 Ann-Marie Wunderlich Schaffer ‘55 Carol Johnson Simmons ‘55 Kathryn Dale Taylor ‘55 Anne Patricia Britschgi Wegner ‘55

9% participation

Class of 1946

8% participation Irene Garibaldi Aubright ‘46

Burlingame. These gifts

Class of 1949

range from contributions

Loretta Santero Boris ‘49 Nancy Jones Nardini ‘49

to the annual fund, student

10% participation

tuition assistance, school

Class of 1950

endowment contributions,

Georgette George ‘50 Peggy Sangenito Perez ‘50

memorial gifts, major designated gifts, planned gifts and bequests.

13% participation

Class of 1951

11% participation Mary Joan Cunningham Ganey ‘51 Flora Comins Hoffman ‘51 Jacqueline Crown Nichols ‘51

Class of 1952

17% participation Lilia Ramos Cady ‘52 Barbara Sullivan Clegg ‘52 Mary Lou Bisagno Flocchini ‘52 Anne Gouailhardou ‘52

Class of 1953

27% participation Anonymous Terry Abrahamsen Clark ‘53 Rosemary Powers Fidler ‘53 Patricia O’Halloran Hartnett ‘53 Doris Geib Long ‘53 Kathleen Doherty Moran ‘53 JoAnn Lyons Quadt ‘53

Class of 1954

8% participation Mary Moran Douglas ‘54 Mariann Byrd Marsh ‘54 Barbara Giampolini Scott ‘54

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24% participation

Class of 1956

24% participation Mary Danielski Bona ‘56 Maureen McCue Byrne ‘56 Jacquelynn Mitchell Cortopassi ‘56 Sharon Hawkins DeMartini ‘56 Mary Schwarz Egan ‘56 Nancy Rooney Gouveia ‘56 Georgia Sandidge Halstead ‘56 Mary Lou Brignolo Harris ‘56 Joan Devlin Jacobs ‘56 Jacqueline Olson Keyser ‘56 Patricia O’Brien Valencia ‘56 Mary Woodman Whitcomb ‘56

Class of 1957

38% participation Barbara Longinotti Brennan ‘57 Sharon Smith Campodonico ‘57 Patricia Carmody Chapman ‘57 Mary Cunha Cook ‘57 Ida Magnani Crawley ‘57 Patricia Koch Delaney ‘57 Merlanne Caviglia Doran ‘57 Ann Devlin Ford ‘57 Jeannie Britschgi Gallagher ‘57 Maureen Plant Jeske ‘57 Bette Ludemann Jibby ‘57 Marilyn Dematteis Larson ‘57 Lorraine Eli Lohmeier ‘57 Dr. Judy Rogers-Bianchi ‘57 Kaye Beresford Stallard ‘57

Class of 1959

19% participation Andree Adams Benson ‘59 Marisa Nastrini Borba ‘59 Gabriella Bonalanza DeRanieri ‘59 Helen Rogers Haladyna ‘59 Eugenia Dubbiosi Hovland ‘59 Maureen Rubis Leimbach ‘59 Judith Bianchina Lindstrom ‘59 Susan LePine Morro ‘59 Kathleen O’Marie ‘59 Jeanette Fambrini Papapietro ‘59 Ann Williams Regan ‘59 Catherine Conklin Regan-DeCicco ‘59 Arlene Figoni Rohrer ‘59 Mary Wertz Schymeinsky ‘59 RN

Class of 1960

21% participation Barbara Rose Thiemann Billings ‘60, Ph.D. Helen Moran Bredderman ‘60 Patricia Hanton Camarena ‘60 Jean Ann Carroll ‘60 Rita Decker Cohen ‘60 Sharon Mazzei Colgate ‘60 Marilyn Treglia Galli ‘60 Sister Bernadette Hart, RSM ‘60 Sharon Ingalls ‘60 Maria Iskiw ‘60 Mrs. Catherine Rouse Jobst ‘60 Sharon Reilly McDonald ‘60 Susan Torriglia Monahan ‘60 Gail Sutter Pollock ‘60 Joanne Hickey Prolo ‘60 Lorraine Mozzini Sbragia ‘60 Antoinette Asturias Talbott ‘60

Class of 1961

17% participation Mary Schultheis Berges ‘61 Nancy Pasco Cann ‘61, EdM Elizabeth Jobst Cruz ‘61 Sister Patricia Harney, RSM ‘61 Janice O’Brien Horejsi ‘61 Martha Schwarz Kulisch ‘61 Caroline Hartmann Levine ‘61 Janice Grippi Marsac ‘61 Joanne O’Brien ‘61 Elizabeth O’Hearn Staal ‘61 Barbara Bushnell Vigil ‘61 Barbara Caballero Wise ‘61

Class of 1958

Class of 1962

Katherine Moretto Bailey ‘58 Judith Snowdon Belanger ‘58

Carol Deasy Carlenzoli ‘62 Hon. Marge Colapietro ‘62

18% participation

21% participation

PA RTN ERS IN MISSIO N Diana Gaul Cull ‘62 Elaine Ericksen Elms ‘62 Joan Plimley Favero ‘62 Judith Caselli Field ‘62 Louise Beresford Hall ‘62 Margaret Kane Keller ‘62 Nita Alioto Louise ‘62 Judith Maule ‘62 Kathleen Knox Murray ‘62 Dr. Catherine Riordan Regan, Ph.D. ‘62 Veronica Friel Schwarz ‘62

Class of 1963

23% participation Diane Battaglia-Dillon ‘63 Eleanor Britschgi Bernstein ‘63 Janice Fambrini ‘63 Jeanne Danielski Fansler ‘63 Maureen Marconi ‘63 Mary Elizabeth Meissner ‘63 Sandra Glenn O’Rourke ‘63 Stephanie McGinty Pattison ‘63 Joan Porter Raiter ‘63 Sister Janet Ruffing, RSM, Ph D. ‘63 Susan Dryer Scheid ‘63 Susan Pringle Smith ‘63 Joanne Peterson Spotswood ‘63 Sandra Tilch ‘63 Hazel Stergar Walton ‘63 Maria Ricci White ‘63 Catherine Collins Wilkinson ‘63

Class of 1964

23% participation Phyllis Busser Andersen ‘64 Barbara Sotherden Barlesi ‘64 Elizabeth Stanley Berry ‘64 Sandra Finn Brown ‘64 Sheila West Cole ‘64 Mary Jo Dungan Compton ‘64 Peggy Cosgrave ‘64 Nancy Eli Galli ‘64 Patty Smith Hendel ‘64 Catherine Scalmanini Marvier ‘64 Mary Pappert McCarrick ‘64 Maura Mackesy McDonald ‘64 Joan McGrath ‘64 Carol Page Molyneux ‘64 Diana Fish Mongini ‘64 Patricia Colapietro Mundy ‘64 Sister Celeste Nuttman, RSM ‘64 Sandy Schick Turner ‘64 Kathleen McGaraghan West ‘64 Nanci Arata Wilborn ‘64

Class of 1965

10% participation Ann Baldasseroni ‘65 Joanne Bottini ‘65 Toni Galli Coughlin ‘65 Patricia Flanagan ‘65 Julie Faubel Grant ‘65 Joan Hammes ‘65 Dr. Lee Emrey Hornberger ‘65 Patricia McAdoo ‘65 Dr. Maureen Schaukowitch ‘65 Carmela Welte ‘65

Class of 1966

15% participation Wendy Turner Ames ‘66 Maureen Boland ‘66 Karyn Kowalski Bristow ‘66 Catrushka Rogers Burnett ‘66 Marie Henry ‘66 Donna Collins Krasnow ‘66 Barbara Clooney Lyons ‘66 Patricia Ercoli Matthews ‘66 Susan Galli Opsvig ‘66 Carol Haines Peters ‘66 Sherre Smith Tassos ‘66 June Draga Tilton ‘66 Sister Mary Waskowiak, RSM ‘66 Virginia Derby Williamson ‘66

Class of 1967

7% participation Judith Hammer Cruz ‘67 Nancy Battaini Del Colletti ‘67 Cathleen O’Day Hanson ‘67 Marsha Zanetti Kane ‘67 Marianne Bock McLaughlin ‘67 Nancy Smith O’Brien ‘67 Patricia Mazza Simoni ‘67 Suzanne Waligore ‘67

Class of 1968

21% participation Peggy Andrews ‘68 Sister Amy Bayley, RSM ‘68 Patricia O’Keefe Brandes ‘68 Celeste Cozzoli Brasuell ‘68 Carla Lovi Brosnan ‘68 Judy Meehan Crable ‘68 Victoria De Martini ‘68 Carolyn Ervin ‘68 Elizabeth Gallagher ‘68 Eileen Flanagan Garnin ‘68 Karen Regan Harty ‘68 Margi Kane Jung ‘68 Ellen Kerrigan ‘68 Kathy Lautze Krause ‘68 Regina Scalmanini O’Neal ‘68 Lorraine Welch Paul ‘68 Andrea Silva ‘68 Patricia Skinner ‘68 Congresswoman Jackie Speier ‘68 Giuli Anne Duca Sutton ‘68 Michele O’Connor Tyler ‘68

Class of 1969

21% participation Claire Windle Affrunti ‘69 Elaine Andrews ‘69 Patrice Baron Antosik ‘69 Valerie Armento ‘69 Mary Asturias ‘69 Janice Bazzani ‘69 Sheila Canzian ‘69 Patricia Dwan ‘69 Barbara Inserra Hill ‘69 Marion Bragg Hover ‘69 Arlene Johnson Kirby ‘69 Sister Anne Murphy, RSM ‘69

Katherine Beau Nelson ‘69 Jeanne Amaroli Patterson ‘69 Renee Bouscal Pecota ‘69 Linda Brusatori Scharff ‘69 Sharon Santini Tallon ‘69 Jane Pesino Urmini ‘69 Margaret Gill Villeneuve ‘69 Jacqueline Willson ‘69

Class of 1970

11% participation Dr. Janet Andrews Howes, D.D.S. ‘70 Heidi Simi Berens ‘70 Eileen Kane Brennan ‘70 Barbara Cashion ‘70 Joan Bottini Ekstrom ‘70 Margot Fourie Giusti ‘70 Nancy Galli Hamilton ‘70 Dr. Jane Merdinger, Ph.D. ‘70 Paula Dueball Moore ‘70 Katherine Rosa ‘70 Kathleen Wuerth Sonnabend ‘70 Naomi Tuite ‘70 Alice Sullivan Wycke ‘70

Class of 1971

35% participation Susan Breining Bradley ‘71 Roberta Dueball Brett ‘71 Kathleen Brosnan ‘71 Kathryn Baciocco Crawford ‘71 Marianne Dana ‘71 Debra Martin Dean ‘71 Marian Marsili Devine ‘71 Mireya Velez Disher ‘71 Linda Murray Hagarty ‘71 Jackie Madden Haugh ‘71 Patricia Hustedt ‘71 Rozanne Kelleher ‘71 Lori Bianchi Madsen ‘71 Pamela Maffei ‘71 Cheryl Siegel Manion ‘71 Elizabeth Meaney McCabe ‘71 Mrs. Marsha Kriletich McVey ‘71 Joan Ervin Moreno ‘71 Nannette Morgan ‘71 Mary Kay Kelly Navia ‘71 Renee Nicolas Schaukowitch ‘71 Kathy Moakler Soules ‘71 Nancy Norcross Stimson ‘71 Susan Roby Webber ‘71 Mary Patricia Whelan-Miille ‘71 Eileen O’Day Whitcomb ‘71 Teresa Asturias Wilson ‘71 Members of the Class of 1971

Class of 1972

11% participation Mary Ann Lovi Button ‘72 Lorraine Estelita Greenberg ‘72 Judith Turner Harris ‘72 Kathleen Houle Maddox ‘72 Elizabeth Canziani Mantegani ‘72 Suzanne Smith Morasci ‘72 Noreen Brosnan Murphy ‘72

Catherine Rach Parrish ‘72 Catherine Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72 Theresa Sweeney Walsh ‘72 Kathleen Jennings White ‘72

Class of 1973

8% participation Melanie Meisel Cirigliano ‘73 Joanne Lawler Comolli ‘73 Janet Gilmore ‘73 Patricia O’Leary ‘73 Deborah Rogers Petrucci ‘73

Class of 1974

11% participation Mary Andrews Barry ‘74 Janice Isble Dolan ‘74 Maryann Pool Geddes ‘74 Janine Mignault Greenwald ‘74 Lori Wilson Hervatine ‘74 Rita Liebelt ‘74 Lori Murphy ‘74 Brenda McMillan-Gordon Russell ‘74 Mary Hughes Stone ‘74 Marjorie Silva White ‘74

Class of 1975

10% participation Lynn O’Halloran Akeyson ‘75 Teresa Boland Brogan ‘75 Nancy Cooney Clark ‘75 Jacqueline Legorreta Erdman ‘75 Kelley Pehrson Holden ‘75 Mary Syracuse Hutchinson ‘75 Valerie Bragg McGuigan ‘75 Clare Pool Purpura ‘75 Sylvia Lopez Verbelli ‘75

Class of 1976

9% participation Christina Petroff Butler ‘76 Charmaine Johnson Caward ‘76 Sue Piva Goudreau ‘76 Kathy Jacobs Koester ‘76 Theresa Lee La Joie ‘76 Joan Escalante Mineishi ‘76 Kimberly Powleson ‘76 Aileen Whelan, M.D. ‘76 Caroline Connolly Bottoms ‘77

Class of 1977

13% participation Mary Bollier Carp ‘77 Kathleen Gaul Davis ‘77 Joan Primeaux Diskin ‘77 Genevieve Murphy Moore ‘77 Cynthia Terry Rockwell ‘77 Judith Dolim Shafer ‘77 Judith Silva ‘77 Nora Sotelo-Kury ‘77 Patricia Fuldner Wilson ‘77

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PA RT NER S IN MI SSI ON

Class of 1978

13% participation Penny Stack Alexander ‘78 Lisa Armento ‘78 Marianne Barrett ‘78 Elizabeth Bruno ‘78 Jane Cavagnaro ‘78 Mary Acosta Cummins ‘78 Maria Galletto ‘78 Mary Schaffer Kircher ‘78 Deborah Morrissey Mason ‘78 Patrice Murphy ‘78 Katherine Lacunza Pompili ‘78 Mary Ann Warren ‘78

Class of 1979

6% participation Jamie Johnston Allen ‘79 Christine Peterson Galioto ‘79 Ann Middlebrook ‘79 Dr. Catherine Murphy ‘79 Erin Vannucci Peterson ‘79 Kathleen Morrissey Steger ‘79

Class of 1980

1% participation Barbara Maeder Bailey ‘80

Class of 1981

10% participation Nancy Souza Andre ‘81 Erin McHale Armusewicz ‘81 Kathleen Olson Barri ‘81 Carmel Kinsella Brown ‘81 Jo Ann Dugoni Cox ‘81 Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81 Patti Disco Giacoletti ‘81 Lynette Hovland ‘81 Jacquelyn Tremaroli Longhini ‘81 Susan Razura Torres ‘81 Catherine Hudelson Wedell ‘81

Class of 1982

8% participation Sandy Ascariz Bunker ‘82 Sheila Cronin ‘82 Kristine Furrer Crouch ‘82 Michelle Devincenzi ‘82 Julie Britton Kanzaki ‘82 Elizabeth Kinsella ‘82 Sheila Casey Luskin ‘82 Christine Freeman Molinaro ‘82, CPA Denise McCullough Shaffer ‘82

Class of 1983

8% participation Antoinette Heath Craviotto ‘83 Jacqueline McGovern Eichhorn ‘83 Michele Larsen Francesconi ‘83 Una Kinsella ‘83 Dorris Stephan Koutantos ‘83 Diane Isola Meneguzzi ‘83, CPA

Class of 1990 Eithne Wait Pardini ‘83 Marta Fajardo Sangervasi ‘83 Stephanie Sullivan ‘83

Class of 1984

6% participation Madeleine Ostertag Bucher ‘84 Colleen Kelly de Lorimier ‘84 Colette Maeder Felten ‘84 Kimberly Fisher Frochtzweig ‘84 Lisa Davies Gomez ‘84 EdD Nicole Lee Lum ‘84 Gina DeRanieri Wiebe ‘84

Class of 1985

7% participation Andria Brugioni ‘85 Theresa Christensen Dahlberg ‘85 Dr. Lea Del Rosso DVM ‘85 Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85 Doria Sanchez Paganini ‘85 Anne Coykendall Wilhoit ‘85 Maria Parenti Ybarra ‘85

Class of 1986

8% participation Lynnette Barlesi ‘86 Jennifer Mullin Fisher ‘86 Catherine Casey Grabinski ‘86 Dana Sbragia Hartman ‘86 Pandora Quan Kimm ‘86 Michelle Murray ‘86 Pamela Bleichner Scannell ‘86 Jeanine Thorpe ‘86

10% participation Elizabeth Reardon Agler ‘90 Anne Bianchini ‘90 Cristina Solis Centurion ‘90 Lisa Kling Fandrich ‘90 Giuia Abano Grady ‘90 Gina Carey Herrera ‘90 Kathryn Vilece Mattias ‘90 Nicole German McNeal ‘90 Eileen Young O’Reilly ‘90

Class of 1991

1% participation Beatrice Godoy Chavez ‘91

Class of 1992

Rachelle Kam Klepper ‘99 Natalie Frye Laacke ‘99 Jillian Cirigliano Loftus ‘99 Allison Callan Schwartz ‘99 Vashti Sinigayan ‘99 Lani Tito ‘99 Pamela De Lara Villarin ‘99

Class of 2000

5% participation Marisa Borruso Angius ‘00 Dr. Gina Lencioni ‘00 Victoria Nunez ‘00 Karina Alfaro Wiggins ‘00

Class of 2001

1% participation

4% participation

Colleen Thompson Farrar ‘01

Johanna Agius ‘92 Beverly Buhain Cruz ‘92 Jacqueline Birkeland Rodriguez ‘92

Class of 2002

Class of 1993

2% participation Amy Mei Sadur ‘93

Class of 1995

7% participation Julie Olson Adams ‘95 Gina Mei Anderson ‘95 Ruben & Angelique Saddi Antelo ‘95 Chris & Abbey Marquez Brodit ‘95 Melissa Zugar Segreto ‘95

7% participation Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ‘02, Ed.D. Angela Infusino Button ‘02 Jenna Lechleitner Chambers ‘02 Natalie Guandique ‘02 Richard & Jamie Jweinat Lechleitner ‘02 Arielle Goni O’Kane ‘02 Teresa Stern Salter ‘02 Brianna Leary Tremblay ‘02

Class of 2003

1% participation Megan Fitzsimmons ‘03

Class of 1996

Class of 2004

Meghan Chavez Railey ‘04 Claire Rietmann-Grout ‘04

Laura Scannell Callagy ‘87 Kathleen Lama ‘87 Jennifer Shedoudi Miller ‘87 Kristine Waldvogel Robinson ‘87

Anne Gutierrez Alvior ‘96 Christina Beck Drogin ‘96 Erin Bordin Phister ‘96 Vernee Alfaro Price ‘96 Elena Ruggiero ‘96 Kirsten Strobel ‘96

Class of 1988

Class of 1997

Class of 1987

4% participation

6% participation Maria Baronia Allen ‘88 Nancy Opiana Butts ‘88 Elizabeth Castillo Contreras ‘88 Rudith Melo Cordero ‘88 Arlene Floresca ‘88 Dr. Marlis Risso ‘88 Dr. Sangeeta Sharma Wagner DO ‘88

Class of 1989

7% participation Bridget Giovannoni Collaco ‘89 Josephina Fernandez ‘89 Marina Jurasin Kol ‘89 Maureen Leonard ‘89 Jodi Guetersloh Massucco ‘89 Melanie Albano Valdez ‘89

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7% participation

10% participation Patricia Ivancich Dassios ‘97 Elizabeth Shamieh Jarjour ‘97 Ann Lawler ‘97 Aimee O’Donnell Saunders ‘97 Emily Tyler ‘97 Amy Romano Vassar ‘97

Class of 1998

3% participation Krista Grech Atchley ‘98 Brandy Martinez Navarro ‘98 Alison Vorsatz ‘98

Class of 1999

11% participation Gina Rosaia Collins ‘99 Evita Rapadas Isleta ‘99 Christine Rapadas Jimenez ‘99

2% participation

Class of 2005

4% participation Krista Goulding Greer ‘05 Marie Gribble ‘05, Esq. Courtney Jamieson ‘05 Ankita Meghani ‘05

Class of 2006

5% participation Carmen Kestekyan Antonian ‘06 Jennifer Berg ‘06 Michelle Calderoni ‘06 Theresa Lund Crockett ‘06 Maeve O’Reilly ‘06

Class of 2007

2% participation Elizabeth Lopez Hurder ‘07 Emily Pickens-Jones ‘07

Class of 2008

2% participation Amanda Galli Cruz ‘08 Kathleen Lund ‘08

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Class of 2009 1% participation

Victoria Leroux Brown ‘09

Class of 2010

2% participation Katherine Hooper ‘10 Melissa Larrarte Mastrangelo ‘10

Class of 2011

3% participation Samantha Benz ‘11 Michelle Bradley ‘11 Melissa Healey Coveney ‘11

Class of 2012

1% participation Catherine Mariani ‘12

Class of 2013

2% participation Megan Dahlberg ‘13 Alexandra Dwyer ‘13

Class of 2014

7% participation Victoria Bradley ‘14 Olivia Feller ‘14 Gabriana Filice ‘14 Sarah Kelly ‘14 Christina Romeo ‘14 Claire Unger ‘14 Alana Wilson ‘14

Class of 2015

3% participation Hannah Collins ‘15 Emily Gonzalez-Jauregui ‘15 Kaitlin Nappi ‘15 Abigail Nepomuceno ‘15

Class of 2016

4% participation Bridget Bell ‘16 Marissa Gimbal ‘16 Anna Milliken ‘16 Mary Milliken ‘16 Lauren Murphy ‘16

Class of 2017

2% participation Cassandra Bradley ‘17 Ariel Macias ‘17

Alumnae Parent Donors Frank Abbott, Jr. & Janet Abbott Lana Appenrodt John & Maria Aquilina Robert & Victoria Baldocchi Brian & Rose Barba Nadine Baroudi Saundra Barrera Ron & Kathleen Olson Barri ‘81 Rebecca Beck Gary Bell Kelli & Peter Benz Paul & Linda Bianchi Robert & Jacqueline Bigelow Norbert & Inger Bischofberger Steven & Dana Bosso Keith & Caroline Connolly Bottoms ‘77 Patricia Bove Dr. Patricia Bradley & Dr. Charles Bradley Kathleen Harold & Ann Marie Brady August & Susan Brenner Daniel Brown & Susan Goerss Carlo & Judith Calderoni Anthony & Julie Lynn Carion Pat Casey George Caughman Jane Cavagnaro ‘78 & Joseph Nezwek Richard & Melanie Meisel Cirigliano ‘73 David & Maria Collins Elizabeth Connolly Sheila & David Cooper Stephen & Toni Galli Coughlin ‘65 Brian & Theresa Christensen Dahlberg ‘85 Greg & Martha Dannis Paul & Janie Dawes Victor & Gail DeFries Robert & Lucinda Dei Rossi Mick & Melinda DiMartino Robert & Lisa Disco Lawrence & Joan Primeaux Diskin ‘77 Elbert & Priscilla Doles Kevin Domecus & Laura Brucken Alfred & Liz Dossa Betty & Mauricio Duran Jack & Kathy Eagles Andy & Claire Felong Bruno & Becki Filice Paul & Joan Fitzpatrick Patricia Flanagan ‘65 Michael Flieder & Marie Aure-Flieder Tom & Pat Fourie Fred Furrer, Jr. & Katherine Furrer

Nazareno & Leona Galea Dr. Antonio Galletto Maria Galletto ‘78 & Richard Moseley Todd & Christina Galli Gwen Garcia Bart & Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85 Lance & Patricia Gimbal Patricia & Harry Glasser Laurie & Fred Gomes Sabina Gotuaco William Grout & Kristin Luce Gregory & Patricia Hagey John & Susan Halas Cherie Hammer Betsy & Gregory Hart Scott & Laura Hazelton Lori Wilson Hervatine ‘74 Thomas & Catherine Hickey Patrick & Jane Hitchcock David & Heidi Hogan David Hooper, Jr. & Karen Hooper Virgil & Mary Syracuse Hutchinson ‘75 Alexander & Sandra Justman Rinia Kam Kenny Kato & Barbara Patterson Isam & Jane Khoury William & Emilia Kibblewhite Patrick & Phyllis Kinsella Dennis & Michelle Kleid Roger & Joan Klink Jennifer Lambdin & Mark Schack Joseph & Lisa Larratt Stephen & Maria Leaf Albert & Katherine Leroux Alex & Olga Llerena Mary & Lars Lund Catherine Lutz Philip & Barbara Clooney Lyons ‘66 Mark & Erin Macias Barbara Maciel William & Catherine Mariani Teresa Martin Pam & Fred Matthews John & Patricia Ercoli Matthews ‘66 James & Marta McDermott Matthew & Valerie Bragg McGuigan ‘75 Dr. Daniel McNay & Dr. Anna McNay Ruell Medina Ronald & Donna Mei Joseph & Rhonda Melnik

Irene Mihailoff Scott & Martha Ann Milliken Larry & Veronica Morsello Dennis & Mary Jo Murphy Daniel & Noreen Brosnan Murphy ‘72 Sarah & Michael Murphy Timothy & Helen Murphy Daniel & Patricia Naughton Dr. Radha Nayak & Dr. Christopher Dowd, Jr. Barry & Grace Nelson Bette Nicolopulos Jerome & Elizabeth Noll Mary O’Brien Robert & Jacqueline O’Donnell Philip O’Reilly Benjamin & Laurie Parodi Gary & Catherine Rach Parrish ‘72 Steven & Tamira Pellizzari Mary Ann & Michael Pietro Katherine Lacunza Pompili ‘78 & Dr. Mario Pompili M.D. Rolando & Iris Postigo Richard & Katherine Ragusa Laura Reilly & Patrick Reilly, Jr. Eric & Catherine Remulla Tricia Rocheleau Ron Rock, Jr. & Mary Rock Caroline & Charlie Romeo Stuart & Sara Roos Wayne & Catherine Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72 Steven & Lynna Runyon Daniel & Lesandra Saenz Paul & Judith Scannell Jill & Steve Scerri Alon Shatzki & Andrea Yew Felix & Nora Sotelo-Kury ‘77 Congresswoman Jackie Speier ‘68 & Barry Dennis William & Michele Stewart Kit Stormont & Joy Stanton Sharon Santini Tallon ‘69 Joy Thiesen Braunstein William & Leslie Thompson Charles Thone & Eileen Benisano-Thone Carl & Michele O’Connor Tyler ‘68 Xavier & Anne Urrutia Sirenio & Noelia Vargas Jacinto & Magdalena Velazquez Marian Waddell Richard & Laurie Warner Edward Watson Dr. Randolph Wong & Melinda Wong John & Suzanne Zaro

Class of 2018

1% participation Gianna Disco ‘18

Class of 2021

1% participation Raven Ashley Medina ‘21

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First-time Donors Anuar & Iman Abu-Arafeh Salvatore & Claire Windle Affrunti '69 Gerald & Susan Ahlbach Mario & Anne Gutierrez Alvior '96 Glenda Arroyo & Babak Nikravesh Andrina Auyong & Mark Malindog Shirley Azzghayer & Oussama Mannaa Joseph & Virginia Maloney Baldelli Miracle Balsitis & Dr. Scott Balsitis Luis & Laura Barrera Nada Barulich Emily Beach Jennifer Beck & Rick Kerzic Oscar Berta & Edith Fonseca Whitney Brewer Anita & Bernard Brodit Ron & Carol Cacas Sally Carmody Michael & Danielle Carrasco Veronica & James Caulfield Christopher Chan & Jenny Hui Shelley Chapman Caroline & Jean-Luc Chiramberro Michelle Chiramberro Brian & Diane Collins Terence Collins Joseph Conway Rachel & Dawson Crawford Kieran & Sheila Cronin '82 Karyn Crow John Cunningham Megan Dahlberg '13 Samer Danfoura Mary Dang Harvey Delery Jr & Lorina Bendo-Delery Sheila DeMartini Josephine Dentoni Don & Judy DeShaw Colette & Louis Devereux Virginia Dold Andrea Dominguez Donald & Ellen Douglass Julie Doyle Victoria Eckert Patrick Eibl & Giovanna Maltese Eibl Frank & Tanya Elchuck

Sandra & Rami Elgelda Christine & Phillip Engstrom Whitney Ericson Eldris Estevez & Renee ReyesEstevez Christina & Roger Ferrari David Fritz & Suzanne Fritz-Hanson Rafael Garcia & Christina Ortiz Marie Garland Jim & Pat Gerleman Marissa Gimbal '16 Remo & Vera Giuntoli Hugo Gomez & Jennifer AlyeaGomez Rosario Gomez-Palma Krista Goulding Greer '05 Natalie Guandique '02 Fernando & Maria Guzman Reem & Suhail Hanna Dwayne & Gail Harrold Joanne Hayes White Dorothy Heinrichs Kelly Hickey Maureen Howard-Kiely & Michael Kiely Victor & Jean Huang Lailone Iliili & Joseph Victorio Jacquelyn Isola Courtney Jamieson '05 Elizabeth Shamieh Jarjour '97 James & Shannon Jarman Robert & Elizabeth Jesinger Christine Rapadas Jimenez '99 Annette Johndrow Paul & Cecelia Johnson Susan & Donnie Jue Sandhya & Suresh Kannan Brian & Jill Kasser Rozanne Kelleher '71 Elizabeth Kendall Jill Klima Susan Lang Douglas Lask & Michelle Mooney Ann Lawler '97 Cari Lee & Conrad Wong Liana Lee & Brian Garvey Nicholas Lendaris

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John & Suzanne Lertora Christine & Dave Levenson David Levy Jia Li & David Huang Arthur C. Lipton Jessica & Michael Livsey Bob Long Thomas & Patricia Lowenstein Barbara & Ken Luis Candace & Robert Lupient Ariel Macias '17 Juanita Malone Michael Malone Kim & Brian Manca Dannie & Levine Mar Helen Marcus Lucretia Matulich & Lawrence Kollerer John & Nell McBeth Alexander & Stacey McNamara Robert & Colleen McNichol Ankita Meghani '05 Bridget & Julien Mercay Sister Lorita Moffatt, RSM Marie & Frank Murphy Angelica & John Naval Roland & Mary Kay Kelly Navia '71 Abigail Nepomuceno '15 Mary Jane & Warren Ng Niki and Erik Nielsen Calvin Nixon II & Maika Hefflefinger Victoria Nunez '00 Eduardo & Julieta Opiana Meredith Orlando Michael Osborn Yukio & Eline Oshita Joel & Mary Pancoast Carol Peacock Esteban Perez Giselle Perry Martha Phillips & Al Taira, M.D. Emily Pickens-Jones '07 Mandana Pirzadeh & Keyvan Shadvar Jacob Preston Margaret Price Vernee Alfaro Price '96 Dolores Quigg Adelaide Roberts & Paul Roeder

Richard Rochlitz Corrina Rosebrook Deidre Rudiger Jo Ann Rutter Danielle & Arturo Sainz Martha Sainz John Schneider Sean & Justine Scott Helen Sears Nancy & Don Sebastiani Elizabeth Sendil Joshua & Megan Sha Irene Pamela Shelchuk Geno & Claudia Sirhan Maria Solinap & Golda Palencia Jonathan Spalsbury Virginia Stefanelli Michael & Nancy Norcross Stimson '71 Kit Stormont & Joy Stanton Alex & Diana Talyamsky Lani Tito '99 Sidino Tocci Sandi Trehan Don & Arlene Uy-Barreta Ana Valdes Richard & Carol Ventura Paul & Sylvia Lopez Verbelli '75 Pamela De Lara Villarin '99 Robert & Linda Watson Susan Roby Webber '71 & Ross Webber Nick & Michelle White Karina Alfaro Wiggins '00 Claire & Warren Woo George Yerby Robert Yorio Align Advisor Services, LLC Gilead Ketron Financial, LLC KLA Foundation Mercy Advisory J236 Notre Dame des Victoires Class of 2028 Okta Renaissance Charitable (The Giving Block) Sisters of Mercy - Institute Office of Ministry St. Stephen Catholic School The Joseph W. Welch Jr. Foundation The Sports Basement WCAS

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Current Parent Donors 2021-2022 Craig & Danelle Abaya Anuar & Iman Abu-Arafeh Cullen & Elizabeth Reardon Agler ‘90 James & Lynn O’Halloran Akeyson ‘75 James Allen, Jr. & Claudia Allen Maria Baronia Allen ‘88 Miguel & Marvel Alvarez Michael & Kelly Alves Mario & Anne Gutierrez Alvior ‘96 Ruben & Angelique Saddi Antelo ‘95 Sambandam Arivazhagan & Shanthi Lakshmi Krishnamoorthy Glenda Arroyo & Babak Nikravesh Carmelo Avenido & Dr. Cecilia Avenido Shirley Azzghayer & Oussama Mannaa Miracle Balsitis & Dr. Scott Balsitis Luis & Laura Barrera Jennifer Beck & Rick Kerzic Oscar Berta & Edith Fonseca Glen & Tamara Bongi Ken & Jennifer Bousquet Shaleen Brawn Whitney Brewer John & Cynthia Bringas Chris & Abbey Marquez Brodit ‘95 Jeffrey & Nancy Opiana Butts ‘88 Kevin & Anna Byrne Paul Caamano & Dr. Lisa Bell Lester Cacao Mark & Laura Scannell Callagy ‘87 Jason Cancio & Mica Jimenez Michael & Danielle Carrasco Colleen Carter & Eric Larsen David & Karen Castagna Veronica & James Caulfield Christopher Chan & Jenny Hui Romeo & Beatrice Godoy Chavez ‘91 Caroline & Jean-Luc Chiramberro Ka Hang Chow & Lo Kai Chu Damian & Ana Cistaro Terrell & Virginia Cole Gregory & Bridget Giovannoni Collaco ‘89 Brian & Diane Collins Robert & Lisa Colville David & Mary Conroy Andrew & Elizabeth Castillo Contreras ‘88 Rudith Melo Cordero ‘88 & John Cordero, Jr. Ian Cox & Carey Pascoe Rachel & Dawson Crawford Debbie Daher Paul & Janie Dawes Michael & Christine Day Harvey Delery Jr & Lorina BendoDelery John Dempsey & Yoko Izumi Chris & Mary Denten

Dina DeRanieri Colette & Louis Devereux Ramon Donato & Aurora Liganor Julie Doyle Patrick Eibl & Giovanna Maltese Eibl Jacqueline McGovern Eichhorn ‘83 Frank & Tanya Elchuck Sandra & Rami Elgelda Christine & Phillip Engstrom Mark & Leslie Eschen Eldris Estevez & Renee Reyes-Estevez Edward Fabula & Judy Parungao John Falbo & Shauna Chiappella Christina & Roger Ferrari Sean & Georgia Ferry Bradley & Yohko Fick Christopher & Alanna Filippi Laura Fox & Mark Gursky David Fritz & Suzanne Fritz-Hanson Raymond & Janelle Gale Remo & Vera Giuntoli Hugo Gomez & Jennifer Alyea-Gomez Rosario Gomez-Palma Caroline Goodwin Michael & Tricia Gregory Dan Grogg & Joyce Chong-Grogg William Grout & Kristin Luce Fernando & Maria Guzman Robert Haga & Apryl von Arlt Timothy & Jennifer Hampson Reem & Suhail Hanna Joel & Hope Hanson Troy & Dana Sbragia Hartman ‘86 Hitoshi & Madoka Hokamura Kenneth & Paula Hong Noelle & Christopher Houle Maureen Howard-Kiely & Michael Kiely Mark & Nina Howell Adam Hughes & Laura Damsgaard Hughes Lailone Iliili & Joseph Victorio James & Shannon Jarman Romulo Jimenez & Elvira Moreno Michael Jones & Della Bantay Jones Sandhya & Suresh Kannan John & Katrina Keough Fady & Susie Khoury Joseph Knapp & Erica Morris Jin & Susan Ko Dr. Gary Lai & Dr. Sharon Ho Joseph & Lisa Larratt Douglas Lask & Michelle Mooney Cari Lee & Conrad Wong Liana Lee & Brian Garvey John & Suzanne Lertora Francois & Katie Lespade Christine & Dave Levenson Jia Li & David Huang

Scott & Susanne Lindley Jessica & Michael Livsey Joseph & Michele Lynch William & Betti Magoolaghan Kim & Brian Manca James & Michelle Marheineke Joseph & Jodi Guetersloh Massucco ‘89 Evan McCulloch John & Lisa McGuire Alexander & Stacey McNamara Matthew McNichol Barry & Luciana Meinerth Christopher Mendez & Rebecca Wheeler Bridget & Julien Mercay Andrea Metkus, M.D. Abegaille Milan Randall Morrison & Rebecca Galler Theodore & Caroline Morton John & Paula Mufarreh Marie & Frank Murphy Angelica & John Naval Mary Jane & Warren Ng Kevin & Patricia O’Connor Michael Oamil, Jr. & Rizalinda Cruz Michael Osborn Yukio & Eline Oshita Katrina Palanca Joel & Mary Pancoast Jiten & Sadna Patel Mark & Mary Anne Payne Michael & Susana Pearl Martha Phillips & Al Taira, M.D. Stephen & Carrie Philpott Efrain & Maia Lea Pineda Mandana Pirzadeh & Keyvan Shadvar Dr. Justin Quock & Julie Quock Richard & Angela Reeve Jason & Michelle Remolona Adelaide Roberts & Paul Roeder

Paul & Jacqueline Birkeland Rodriguez ‘92 Corrina Rosebrook Ernest & Debra Rossi Mark Rutherford & Lea Suzuki Theodore & Hanh Ryan Todd & Sandra Sabins Daniel & Lesandra Saenz Danielle & Arturo Sainz Steven & Marta Fajardo Sangervasi ‘83 Ron & Ana Schaffner Barry & Rebecca Schnitt James & Tracy Schwarz David & Stephanie Sciacero Sean & Justine Scott Alon Shatzki & Andrea Yew Jeremy & Suzanne Shelley Beverly Shoemaker Heng Chun Sim & Crystal Fai Kam Geno & Claudia Sirhan Abraham & Michelle Smith David Sok & Angela Lee Maria Solinap & Golda Palencia Linda Stoick Kit Stormont & Joy Stanton Gregory & Monica Syler David & Ruth Taillon Alex & Diana Talyamsky Sidino Tocci Dan & Susan Razura Torres ‘81 Dennis & Suzanne Turchet Peter & Suzanne Tzifas Alfred Ung & Donna Lee Don & Arlene Uy-Barreta Ana Valdes Sirenio & Noelia Vargas Jacinto & Magdalena Velazquez Michael & Helen Vo Nick & Michelle White James & Lorraine Whitley Raymond Williams III & Lauren Williams

Faculty & Staff

Elizabeth Reardon Agler ‘90 Daniel Alves Julia Angeles Andrina Auyong Rui Azevedo Nadine Baroudi Betty Battaglia Lynn Beal Dr. Patricia Bradley Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ‘02, Ed.D. Andrea Cabano Mary Louise Castillo Lauren Conklin Beverly Buhain Cruz ‘92

Kirk Demlinger Peter Diaz Sandra Elgelda Sandra Flaherty Christine Folan Carol Fraher Elisabeth Franco Michele Gachowski Rafael Garcia Reem Hanna Maika Hefflefinger Kelly Hickey Bianca Hill Eileen Horan Noelle Houle Stephanie Jewett

Elizabeth Kendall Patricia Kristof Moy Louisa La Farge Nicholas Lendaris Jillian Cirigliano Loftus ‘99 Mary Lund David Lydon Christina McMorrow Sarah Murphy Niki Nielsen Calvin Nixon II Caroline Ocampo Francesca Ohanessian Carolina Orantes Stefanie Oudiz Joy Phillips

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Friends of Mercy Donors Cullen & Elizabeth Reardon Agler ‘90 Gerald & Susan Ahlbach Sandy Albers Albert & Susan Alioto Anonymous Constancio & Luz Argueza Andrina Auyong & Mark Malindog Joseph & Virginia Maloney Baldelli Liz & Jean-Paul Barthe Nada Barulich Susan Bates Emily Beach Dwayne Bellow & Debra La Cour Bellow Edward & Linda Bohnert Sister Pauline Borghello, RSM Dr. Patricia Bradley & Dr. Charles Bradley Anita & Bernard Brodit Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ‘02, Ed.D. & Neil Brosnan Ron & Carol Cacas Mary Canavero Sister Judy Cannon, RSM Sally Carmody Kathleen Catalano Andrew Caughman Shirley Cauterucio Clare Cavanaugh Shelley Chapman Michelle Chiramberro Marlene Christie John & Barbara Clark Dorothy & Edward Collins Terence Collins Joseph Conway Robert Corteway, Sr. & Lumeta Corteway Mary Costello Marcia Crockett Karyn Crow Gary & Beverly Buhain Cruz ‘92 John Cunningham Dolores Daher Samer Danfoura Mary Dang Mike Darcy & Eileen Barry Bradley Davis Nancy Davis, Ph.D. Michael & Mary Del Carlo

Sheila DeMartini Josephine Dentoni Don & Judy DeShaw Judy & Mark Diashyn Jim & Anne Diaz Anke Doerzapf Virginia Dold John & Patricia Dombkowski Andrea Dominguez Donald & Ellen Douglass Jere & Sandra Driscoll Victoria Eckert Sandra & Rami Elgelda Whitney Ericson Sister Jean Evans, RSM Mike Fadelli Jack & Marie Fitzpatrick Christine & Mike Folan Cathy Fontaine Carol & John Fraher Rafael Garcia & Christina Ortiz Marie Garland Jim & Pat Gerleman Bob Grassilli Reem & Suhail Hanna Karen Hanrahan Dwayne & Gail Harrold Joanne Hayes White Dorothy Heinrichs Phil & Maryanne Hickman Karen Hook Barbara Houle Noelle & Christopher Houle Victor & Jean Huang Richard Iori Dennis Irving Jacquelyn Isola Robert & Elizabeth Jesinger Richard Jobst Annette Johndrow Paul & Cecelia Johnson Susan & Donnie Jue Juanita Kamm Skip Kamm Brian & Jill Kasser Michael & Chris King Jill Klima Robert Knebel Dennis & Lonnie Knight Susan Lang

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David Levy Arthur C. Lipton Michael & Jillian Cirigliano Loftus ‘99 Bob Long Jonathan & Maria Louisa Lopez Marilyn Loushin-Miller & Dr. Arthur Miller Thomas & Patricia Lowenstein Barbara & Ken Luis Kevin Lund Mary & Lars Lund Candace & Robert Lupient David Lydon & Brooke Bengier Michele Macmillan Father Michael Mahoney OFM, Capuchin Juanita Malone Michael Malone Dannie & Levine Mar Helen Marcus Henry & Helen Marta Richard Mattson & Barbara Brawn Lucretia Matulich & Lawrence Kollerer John & Nell McBeth Christina & Tim McMorrow Robert & Colleen McNichol Sr. Jane Meuse Donald & Joan Michaud Sr. Freda Milke Sister Lorita Moffatt, RSM Stuart Moock Kathryn & Jeffrey Mountain James Murphy Sarah & Michael Murphy Jeanne Nelsen Niki and Erik Nielsen Joan Nocetti Patricia O’Brien Thomas & Elizabeth O’Connor Sister Joan Marie O’Donnell, RSM Francesca & Greg Ohanessian Vernon Olsen & Christine Whelan Eduardo & Julieta Opiana Carolina & Robert Orantes Meredith Orlando Arnold & Rosario Pablo Carol Peacock Esteban Perez Giselle Perry

Efrain J & Rosa Pineda Viktor Pochron Andrea Polites & James Stavosky Jacob Preston Margaret Price Dolores Quigg Paul & Carolyn Rinetti Bob & Pamela Robbins Richard Rochlitz Frank Romeo Deana Rosaia Courtney & Gregory Rosen Sarah & Tom Rowan Sister M. Janet Rozzano, RSM Deidre Rudiger Patrick & Kerry Ann Ruff Stephen & Theresa Rutledge Jo Ann Rutter Martha Sainz Jill & Steve Scerri Clem Schablaske John Schneider William & Ilona Scott Helen Sears Nancy & Don Sebastiani Toni Ann Secrest Michael Seil Joshua & Megan Sha Irene Pamela Shelchuk Ross & Maryann Smiley Stephen Smith Nick Snigorenko Virginia Stefanelli Judith & Terry Stogner Sandra Stoppoloni Barry Thornton, Ph.D. & Susie Friday Penne Tognetti John & Juliette Torrey Linda & James Townsend Sandi Trehan Liana Turchet John & Barbara Tursi Karen Valladao Richard & Carol Ventura Robert & Linda Watson Christine Whelan & Vernon Olsen Daniel Whelan Diane B. Wilsey Jim & Jeanne Wilson June Wisecarver George Yerby Robert Yorio Adrienne Zeigler

Corporations, Organizations &Foundation Donors Align Advisor Services, LLC Apple Matching Gift Program Archdiocese of San Francisco Bank of America Bay Scholars Bengier Foundation Bright Funds Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Cisco Systems D F M Construction Daughters of Charity Foundation Drum Foundation Genentech, Inc. Gilead Gomez Family Foundation Google, Inc. Inspire Brands Foundation Inc Intuit Junipero Serra High School Ketron Financial, LLC Kibblewhite Precision Machining KLA Foundation Koch Foundation, Inc. LPL Financial Foundation C/O Cyber Grants, LLC Medtronic Mercy Advisory J236 Mercy Education System of the Americas (MESA) Mercy High School Alumnae Association Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation, Inc. Nibbi Investments Notre Dame des Victoires Class of 2028 Okta Oracle Corporation Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)

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Peninsula Concrete Contractors, Inc. Renaissance Charitable (The Giving Block) Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Sisters of the Presentation Alumnae Association Spire Systems, INC St. Catherine of Siena Church St. Charles Catholic School St. Paul High School Alumnae Association St. Pius Catholic Church St. Stephen Catholic School St. Thomas More School The Achieve Foundation The Blackbaud Giving Fund The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation The Joseph W. Welch Jr. Foundation The Olympic Club Foundation The Sports Basement The United Irish Cultural Center, Inc. Travelers Twilio United Way California Capital Region UPS Foundation, INC. Varian Medical Systems VISA Frontstream c/o Givingstation VMWare Foundation WCAS Wells Fargo Bank William C. Cody Scholar Foundation Young Chamber Musicians Young Men’s Institute, Council #613 Young Men’s Institute Council #32

Matching Gift Donors

Anonymous Lisa Armento ‘78 Miracle Balsitis & Dr. Scott Balsitis Ken & Jennifer Bousquet Chris & Abbey Marquez Brodit ‘95 Jason Cancio & Mica Jimenez Kieran & Sheila Cronin ‘82 Sheila DeMartini Christine & Phillip Engstrom John Falbo & Shauna Chiappella Josephina Fernandez ‘89 Bradley & Yohko Fick Gabriana Filice ‘14 John & Susan Halas David Hooper, Jr. & Karen Hooper Sandhya & Suresh Kannan Kenny Kato & Barbara Patterson Kim & Brian Manca Barry & Luciana Meinerth Bridget & Julien Mercay Marie & Frank Murphy Benjamin & Laurie Parodi Theodore & Hanh Ryan

David & Stephanie Sciacero Alex & Diana Talyamsky Dan & Susan Razura Torres ‘81 William & Melanie Albano Valdez ‘89 Alison Vorsatz ‘98 Apple Matching Gift Program Bank of America Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Cisco Systems Genentech, Inc. Gilead Google, Inc. Inspire Brands Foundation Inc Intuit Ketron Financial, LLC Okta Oracle Corporation Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Travelers Twilio Varian Medical Systems VISA Frontstream c/o Givingstation Wells Fargo Bank

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Scholarship, Tribute & Endowment Fund Donors Salvatore & Claire Windle Affrunti ‘69 Gerald & Susan Ahlbach Matthew & Penny Stack Alexander ‘78 Lars & Gina Mei Anderson ‘95 Elaine Andrews ‘69 & Roger Dubrock Anonymous Lisa Armento ‘78 Valerie Armento ‘69 Rui Azevedo Joseph & Virginia Maloney Baldelli Liz & Jean-Paul Barthe Bonnie Pors Bertetta ‘55 Paul & Linda Bianchi Edward & Linda Bohnert Michelle Bradley ‘11 Dr. Patricia Bradley & Dr. Charles Bradley Victoria Bradley ‘14 Sally Carmody Andrew Caughman George Caughman Shelley Chapman Gregory & Bridget Giovannoni Collaco ‘89 Bradley Davis John & Kathleen Gaul Davis ‘77 Dino & Gabriella Bonalanza DeRanieri ‘59 Don & Judy DeShaw Judy & Mark Diashyn Virginia Dold Donald & Ellen Douglass Kevin & Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81 Jack & Kathy Eagles Whitney Ericson Olivia Feller ‘14

Bruno & Becki Filice Gabriana Filice ‘14 Paul & Joan Fitzpatrick Patricia Flanagan ‘65 Jerry & Arlene Floresca ‘88 Christine & Mike Folan Carol & John Fraher Jim & Pat Gerleman Lance & Patricia Gimbal Marissa Gimbal ‘16 Bob Grassilli Krista Goulding Greer ‘05 Terry & Karen Regan Harty ‘68 Eileen Horan Janice O’Brien Horejsi ‘61 Jacquelyn Isola Courtney Jamieson ‘05 Paul & Cecelia Johnson Susan & Donnie Jue Richard & Margaret Kane Keller ‘62 Sarah Kelly ‘14 Jill Klima David Levy Arthur C. Lipton Thomas & Patricia Lowenstein Mary & Lars Lund Candace & Robert Lupient Michele Macmillan Michael Malone Dannie & Levine Mar Helen Marcus Lucretia Matulich & Lawrence Kollerer

John & Nell McBeth Ankita Meghani ‘05 Scott & Martha Ann Milliken Kathryn & Jeffrey Mountain Kaitlin Nappi ‘15 Abigail Nepomuceno ‘15 Victoria Nunez ‘00 Edward & Nancy Smith O’Brien ‘67 Robert & Jacqueline O’Donnell Caroline Ocampo Meredith Orlando Steven & Tamira Pellizzari Margaret Price Dolores Quigg Ron Rock, Jr. & Mary Rock Jeff & Aimee O’Donnell Saunders ‘97 Nancy & Don Sebastiani Toni Ann Secrest Jesse & Melissa Zugar Segreto ‘95 Michael Seil Irene Pamela Shelchuk Virginia Stefanelli Judith & Terry Stogner Kirsten Strobel ‘96 Charles Thone & Eileen Benisano-Thone John & Juliette Torrey John & Barbara Tursi Karen Valladao Richard & Carol Ventura Alison Vorsatz ‘98 Suzanne Waligore ‘67 Alana Wilson ‘14

Apple Matching Gift Program Archdiocese of San Francisco Bay Scholars Daughters of Charity Foundation Drum Foundation Inspire Brands Foundation Inc Intuit Notre Dame des Victoires Class of 2028 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Renaissance Charitable (The Giving Block) Sisters of the Presentation Alumnae Association St. Catherine of Siena Church St. Charles Catholic School St. Paul High School Alumnae Association St. Pius Catholic Church St. Thomas More School The Achieve Foundation The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation The United Irish Cultural Center, Inc. Twilio Wells Fargo Bank William C. Cody Scholar Foundation Young Men’s Institute, Council #613

Special Event Donors John & Maria Aquilina Lynn Beal Jennifer Beck & Rick Kerzic James & Teresa Boland Brogan ‘75 Mary Louise Castillo Kathleen Catalano Gregory & Bridget Giovannoni Collaco ‘89 James & Gina Rosaia Collins ‘99 Robert Corteway, Sr. & Lumeta Corteway Chris & Mary Denten Lawrence & Joan Primeaux Diskin ‘77 Anke Doerzapf Christine & Phillip Engstrom Bradley & Yohko Fick Patricia Flanagan ‘65 Remo & Vera Giuntoli Michael Jones & Della Bantay Jones Una Kinsella ‘83 Manuel & Dorris Stephan Koutantos ‘83 Stephen & Maria Leaf

Mary & Lars Lund Joseph & Rhonda Melnik Scott & Martha Ann Milliken Carol Page Molyneux ‘64 Patrick & Paula Dueball Moore ‘70 Marie & Frank Murphy Carolina & Robert Orantes Joel & Mary Pancoast Mark & Mary Anne Payne Martha Phillips & Al Taira, M.D. Stephen & Carrie Philpott Viktor Pochron Andrea Polites & James Stavosky Alon Shatzki & Andrea Yew James & Lorraine Whitley Esposto’s Catering New England Lobster Market & Eatery

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Thank You!

Please contact Mercy’s Advancement Office with corrections and accept our apologies for inadvertent omissions.

Gifts listed were received 7/1/21 to 6/30/22.

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL

Scholarship and Endowed Funds We invite you to contribute to these named scholarship and endowment funds. Many of these funds have been established in memory of a loved one. We keep in our prayers and express our thanks to the many individuals and families who have so generously supported these funds.

Endowed Funds

William J. and Elvina T. Armento Family Scholarship Endowment Fund Penelope Boden Stack ‘45 Endowment Fund Mary T. Carey Endowment Fund Elaine George Collins Endowed Scholarship Fund Alice Weismiller Curran Endowed Scholarship Fund Sophia Danica Espanola ’06 Endowed Scholarship Fund The Eleanor Figoni Endowed Scholarship Fund Sr. Rosann Fraher Endowment for Tuition Assistance Fund Sister Diane Grassilli, RSM ‘’67 Memorial Endowed Scholarship Sister Mary Petronilla and Sister Mary Kevin Gaul Endowment Fund Marilyn “Missy” Rouleau Hardman ’53 Endowment Fund Lt. Dorothea Hughes ‘67 Endowment Fund Mary Ann Hutcherson ‘67 Endowed Scholarship Fund Mercy High School Endowment Fund Sister Mary Gabriel and Sister Mary Consolata Nelson Memorial Endowment Fund Clare Kolloch Rice ’60 Endowment Fund Paul and Janet (Selenger ’53) Robertson Scholarship Fund Patricia Ryan ‘54 Art Endowment Fund Gladys M. and Vernon C. Scherba Endowed Scholarship Fund Geraldine J. Barry-Seil Endowment Fund Juliana Molly Shields ’51 Endowed Scholarship Fund Spirit of Mercy Memorial Endowment in Memory of Moira ’90, Cindy ’92 and Angie ‘99 The Agape Award: In Memory of Camila Ron ‘14 and Maya Thone ‘15 Endowed Scholarship Fund The Vorsatz Family Award, In Loving Memory of Arica Vorsatz ’00 Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship Funds

Jeanne W. Ward Bone ’36 Scholarship Katherine Barrett Scholarship Mary T. Carey ‘41 Memorial Elizabeth Cattori Kruse ‘38 Scholarship Jeanine Cauley ‘86 Memorial Scholarship Class of 1969 Scholarship Mary Cooney Memorial Library Fund Fine Arts Department Fund Fregosi Family Scholarship Fund Carol Galetta Ames Scholarship Fund Sr. Mary Gabriel and Sr. Mary Consolata Scholarship Award Sister Mary Petronilla and Sister Mary Kevin Gaul Scholarship Fund Karen Hare ‘78 Scholarship Karen Hanrahan Angel Scholarship Mercy High School Angel Fund Catherine McAuley Alumnae Scholarship Eleanor O’Brien Memorial Scholarship Monsignor Patrick J. O’Halloran Scholarship Nancy Preston Memorial Scholarship Fund Ellen Pors Scholarship Fund Sister Mary Raphael Scholarship Selenger Robertson Scholarship Fund Mary Baptist Russell Scholarship Slenzynski Music Scholarship Deborah Tannhauser ‘86 Memorial Scholarship Bernice and Larry Vickers Scholarship Fund Dr. Kathleen J. Young Excellence in Health Science Scholarship Fund

Giving Tuesday NOVEMBER 29, 2022

#MERCYGIVINGTUESDAY

Thank you for your belief in Mercy Education!

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ALUMNA SPOTLIGHT Olympian Jenise Spiteri ‘10

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What motivated you to pursue your profession?

I didn't really know careers in skiing and snowboarding existed until right before senior year. I sent myself to a summer snowboard camp right before the school year started and met professional snowboarders and people who worked for companies in the snow sports industry. Their lifestyle of getting to do this amazing fun thing year round, surrounded by a fun and exciting community infatuated me.

I spent senior year secretly reading snowboard magazines during class, dreaming about traveling the world, and being in those magazines myself. Prior to this I had totally other plans for what I wanted to pursue (acting and college in Southern California), and it was really tough choosing between continuing down my planned route or going after my new dream. Ultimately, I felt like that moment in time would be my only chance to try my hand at being a professional snowboarder so I went after it. I wanted to put my full effort and heart into snowboarding so that whether I succeeded or failed, I'd know that I gave it my best shot.

I didn't want to have any regrets later in life about not pursuing this crazy dream, so I gave it my all.

What aspect of Mercy High School did you like the most?

I really enjoyed participating in the Tri-School shows. I had the opportunity to perform in all 8 of them while I was at Mercy, and it was a great way to make friends with students from Serra and Notre Dame, as well as make connections with other Mercy students I might not have crossed paths with. I also got elected as Student Body Officer (SBO) Treasurer for senior year, and I had a good experience getting to be hands on with planning and orchestrating so many school rallies, dances, and events. Also going on the Close-Up trip to Washington DC was amazing. Our trip was during Obama's inauguration, so we got to watch that in person which was historic. Looking back, there were so many amazing opportunities while at Mercy, and I'm thankful for all of them.

What advice would you give current Mercy students?

What is it like to be a woman in your field?

The snowboard industry is predominantly male. Fairly often events have a 10 to 1 ratio of men to women. Entering the snowboard industry was like transferring from Mercy to Serra. I had to deal with some sexism and difficult situations in my early years of snowboarding that taught me how it was important to self advocate and stay strong in my values.

I think any woman in a male dominated field needs to be confident in speaking up about what she wants and needs.

Recently there's been a push to elevate women more in snow sports and make a more inclusive environment, so women entering the field today have a much different experience than how it was 12 years ago.

Don't be afraid of going after something different than what people expect. You know your heart and soul the best, so if you feel a passion calling for you, trust yourself and take the chance.

Going after your dreams isn't easy—you will face obstacles, and there will be times when there's no one but you in your corner, so you need to be your own biggest fan. Cheer yourself on. Be kind to yourself. And don't let anyone else's opinion of what you're pursuing deter you—at the end of the day it's your life and your responsibility to chase what you want in it.

Listen to Jenise’s graduation speech on “going after your dreams” as Class of 2020 Student Body Officer - Treasurer.

Originally presented at the senior mass and recorded 10 years later for YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=kDPrhON3sy0

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The Conway twins, Class of 1960, enjoying Yosemite this past March.

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anniversary in May. Jan says, “Life is good. My best to all my classmates. It doesn’t seem that long ago we were Mercy Girls!”

Marilyn Martinelli ‘58 was sad to report that Cecilia Hutmacher Surprise ‘58 was called home this past February. Cecilia was the sister of alumna Ursula Hutmacher ‘59. To all her classmates, may we pray for her soul.

1960

Patricia Conway Putkey ‘60 is enjoying retirement in Sun City Lincoln Hills, California. The Conway twins, enjoyed a visit to Yosemite this past March. Pictured left, Mary Conway Zodrow ‘60 and Patricia Conway Putkey.

1961

Carolyn Buhs ‘61 shared that 2021 was the year of her special Diamond Jubilee with Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

Carolyn was delighted to celebrate her Jubilee with the Sisters of Notre Dame in Belmont, the SF Archdiocese, and then Mercy Sister and classmate Pat Harney in Redwood City. Afterwards, Carolyn flew to Africa to join her Kenya Unit in the Notre Dame Educational Center in Malava, western Kenya where she is working with Zimbabwean novice Benhildah and two Kenyan postulants, Mary and Vivian, to organize the Resource Center. What a new life!

Joey has given Jan a few pointers on driving a tractor.

Who would have thought? I love it!

1970

Deborah Rodondi ‘70 has been active in the Italian Catholic Federation (ICF), which was founded 98 years ago in San Francisco. This year she is the Grand President of the Central Council of the ICF. She writes a monthly column that appears in the ICF Newspaper The Bollettino and usually contributes recipes. In the June 2022 issue, she mentioned her lasting friendships formed at Mercy like the one with “Sister Joan” (Mercy Sister Joan Marie). They work together one day a week at Duggan’s Serra Mortuary in Daly City.

1962

Maureen Murphy Jenkins ‘62 reported that, “The Jenkins family has just welcomed grandchild number 8!” They are all being “COVID conscious” around the newborn and the toddler siblings, so she is unable to travel to the upcoming Class Reunion. Maureen sends her “warmest greetings” to the Class of 1962!

1966

Marie Henry ‘66 has two poems published in the new anthology Wild Gods: The Ecstatic in Contemporary Poetry and Prose from New Rivers Press. She will also be taking part in a reading by the winners of the International Lawrence Durrell Society’s Poetry Contest.

The presentation of winners was originally scheduled for 2020 in Toulouse, France, but was delayed by the pandemic. The reading will now take place online this summer from Toulouse.

1967

After 45 years in their Redwood City home, Jan Pariani Caron ’67 and her husband Joey decided to move to the country where they can relax and be peaceful. Peaceful… YES! Relaxing…no! They are always busy with something—the orchard, vegetable garden, and more. It was a big change but one they wish they had done sooner.

In their country life there are no stop lights, all country roads, lots of wonderful people, and only about an hour away. Their kids are older and their four granddaughters are busy high schoolers who are very active in sports. They celebrated their 53rd wedding

1975

Lynn O’Halloran Akeyson ‘75 and a group of her Mercy friends shopped and had a wonderful time at Christmas at Kohl this past December! Pictured above.

1978

LIZ BRUNO WAS AHEAD OF HER TIME: Somehow, it seemed fitting. On the evening of June 23, Liz Bruno was inducted into the Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame. That date happened to coincide precisely with the 50th anniversary of the signing into law of Title IX, the landmark 1972 federal legislation that mandates equal athletic opportunities for girls and women, among other federal requirements. Bruno graduated when the women’s sports boom was barely getting started and she was ahead of her time. She was a pioneer. She was a tall, talented basketball player, an imposing figure among her prep peers, THE OAKS SUMMER/FALL 2022 43

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who wound up later starring at Santa Clara University; her name is still in the school’s record book; her Number 42 has been retired. Bruno, as she recalled during her induction at the San Mateo County History Museum in Redwood City, competed in her chosen sport well before the nuts and bolts of Title IX’s regulations really kicked in with significant force.

Mercy, in those days, had to scramble to field a basketball team, Bruno noted. “There were only a few of us who wanted to play,” she said. (Partial story - excerpt from San Mateo Daily Journal)

PIctured above L to R: Melissa Zugar Segreto, Tessa Manni O’Dowd, Deanna Canepa, Maria Vasnaugh, Jacqueline Dowd Mendel, Megan Carey, Tiffany Nesson, Nicole Narlock and Nicole Albee Burleson

1981

Kimberley Garrett Paulus ‘81 and her husband Dan recently returned from Spain where they hiked and backpacked the Camino de Santiago. The pilgrimage was on Kim‘s bucket list for her 50th birthday in 2020, but COVID delayed it until this year. The Camino is an ancient Catholic pilgrimage across Spain that leads the pilgrim to the tomb of Saint James, one of Jesus’ beloved and martyred apostles. Kim and Dan walked every single day over a two week period to complete 200+ miles from León to Santiago de Compostela. It was an adventure of a lifetime and brought them many spiritual graces and blessings. Buen Camino! Pictured above Dan and Kim arrive at the Catedral de Santiago after their 200+ mile journey as pilgrims.

1991

Charlenne Falcis-Stevens ‘91 of Torrey Pines will be honored as the San Diego Section Athletic Director (AD) of the Year. A graduate of UC Davis, Falcis-Stevens is in her 7th year as AD at Torrey Pines and her 16th year at the school.

Charlenne also teaches chemistry and is the school’s track coach. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/highschool-preps/story/2022-04-21/three-local-high-schooladministrators-to-be-honored-at-conference

1995

Tessa Manni O’Dowd ‘95 shared a special weekend with Mercy classmates all sharing friendships and the special bond between Mercy girls! This past March, they spent a weekend away in Paso Robles, California. They decided, after 30 years, it was time for another senior trip! All 9 have so many things going on in life, but were determined to make it happen!

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before they left, and reunited as if time had never passed. They had seen each other over the years with dinners here and there, but this weekend reminded them of how they can just pick up right where they left off. Tessa said, “It doesn’t matter how much time goes by, the bond we all share is just so strong. It’s a special bond that cannot be replaced—nurturing, no place for pretending, and has everyone’s full support and trust. Thank you Mercy for giving us this beautiful gift of friendship!”

1996

Jocelyne Takatsuno ‘96 enjoyed bringing her daughters to Mercy and showing them the locker she shared with Christina Beck Drogin ‘96 for all four years. They also visited Señora Castillo’s (Gamma Lulu’s) class. The Mercy generational ties continue —Once a Mercy Girl, always a Mercy Girl!

1999

Evita Rapadas Isleta ‘99 recently collaborated with the investigative and digital innovation teams at KNTV/NBC Bay Area as a video editor. She cut an entire 80-minute documentary that won a 2022 duPont-Columbia

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2014

Melanie Ann Paragas ‘14, PharmD Two years and 16 rotations later, I’m feeling extremely grateful for the connections, lessons, and opportunities I’ve had with UC Davis Health. As a student and PGY-1 resident, my experiences have been invaluable in preparing me for the next step in my career.

I am very happy to share that I’ve accepted my dream postresidency position as the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Pharmacist at Oregon Health & Science University.

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Award. A recent documentary “The Mom’s of Magnolia Street” also won an esteemed Peabody Award that honors excellence in broadcast and digital journalism in the public service.

Work aside, Evita is currently enjoying 12 years of marriage to husband Phil and playing lots of Uno with 8-year-old daughter Penelope. She believes Mercy helped cultivate the spirit of friendship, learning, travel and adventure in her—values that continue guiding her decisions every day. The sisterhood at Mercy is SO REAL and still alive in her life, especially in her closest friendships—”Alma Mater, oak-clad acres, thee we hail in song!”

2016

Maureen Carey Maleki ‘04 married Cyrus Maleki just last month in Morgan Hill, California! The wedding was a perfect day.

Maureen’s sisters Gina Carey Herrera ‘90 and Megan Carey ‘95 served as maid of honor and officiant, respectively, and close friend Jamila Sinlao Zanette ‘04 was also a bridesmaid.

Alexis Solorzano ‘16 recently graduated from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and received her Juris Doctorate this past May. She plans to sit for the California Bar exam in July.

2006

Chef Monique Lopez Feybesse ‘06 is the co-owner of Tarts de Feybesse, a pastry business that has garnered attention in the Bay Area for its homage to traditional French patisseries in Paris that uses modern technique and gorgeous aesthetics. Though she mostly dabbles in the sweet world, she presently has an extensive savory experience in starred fine dining restaurants in San Francisco, New York, Copenhagen, and Paris. Monique credits her evolving style of cuisine to French and Filipino influences along with classic elements learned throughout her career. She is also a proud mother. While always on her feet as a chef, she is still constantly fighting a laundry battle at home. In 2022, she was one of the chef contestants on “Bravo’s Top Chef” (Season 19) in Houston.

2010

Jenise Spiteri ’10 competed in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in Snowboarding Halfpipe and was the flag bearer for Malta in the opening ceremonies. See the Alumna Spotlight on Jenise on page 40.

2019

Maggie Dugoni ‘19 writes, “I am so excited to finally announce that I have accepted a position as Product Development Intern in the immuno-oncology biosimilar sector at Coherus BioSciences!

I want to thank everyone who helped me throughout the process.

I cannot wait to start this new journey this summer.” Maggie is studying Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Villanova University where she will be a Sophomore. Maggie is involved in the Society of Women Engineers, Delta Gamma, American Society of Chemical Engineers, and the Relay for Life Leadership team.

2021

Meaghan Sowers ‘21 made the President’s List at CSU Long Beach achieving a 4.0 GPA during her first year. She will be transferring to UC Santa Cruz’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program as a junior in Fall 2022.

In Memoriam

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING ALUMNAE IN your prayers. As of this publication, we have noted the “In Memoriams” received between November 9, 2021 to July 6, 2022. Those received after that date will appear in our Winter/Spring 2023 Oaks.

Roselyn Crisafi Dumesnil ‘65 Joan McKean Miner ‘55 Margaret O’Brien ‘70 Mary Creehan Richardson ‘63 Marjorie Doherty Sangmaster ‘48 Cecilia Hutmacher Surprise ‘58 Margaret Trembley Wyman ‘46 Cyndi Armbruster Yee ‘79 THE OAKS SUMMER/FALL 2022 45

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