The Oaks - Winter 2019 - Mercy High School, Burlingame by Mercy Burlingame

THEOAKS ANNUAL REPORT EDITION

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL • BURLINGAME • WINTER 2019

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CAMPUS EVENTS 2019-2020

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 High School is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas West Midwest Community.

Winter Chorale Concert Mercy High School Tuesday, December 10 at 7pm

Winter Dance Concert Mercy SF Theatre Thursday, December 12 at 6:30pm

Family Holiday Movie Night Mercy High School Wednesday, December 18 at 7pm

Lobster Feed & Live Music at Kohl Mansion Friday, February 28 at 6:30pm

Tri-School Spring Musical Serra High School March 27, 28; April 3, 4 at 7:30pm March 29 at 2:00pm

Family Easter Egg Hunt Mercy High School Sunday, March 29

Spring Open House Monday, April 27 at 4-6pm

Making a Difference Benefit Dinner SF Airport Marriott Waterfront, Burlingame Thursday, April 30 at 6:00pm

Spring Chorale Concert Mercy High School Tuesday, May 5

Spring Dance Concert Thursday, May 7

Mercy ArtsFest Mercy High School Wednesday, May 13 at 5pm

Baccalaureate Mass Our Lady of Angels Church Saturday, May 30 at 7pm

Graduation St. Ignatius Church (USF) Sunday, May 31 at 2pm

Visit our website for details on these and other events

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In an effort to go green we will only be sending one Oaks per household. Please share with all. Thank you! MAIN OFFICE 650.343.3631

ADMISSION OFFICE 650.762.1114

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EMAIL alumnae@mercyhsb.com

2019-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Penny Stack Alexander ‘78 Kelli Benz Anne Bianchini, CPA ‘90 Pauline Borghello, RSM Jeanne Berube Collora Patricia Flanagan ‘65 Maureen Grazioli Sarah Newsom Healy

Una Kinsella ‘83 Brandy Martinez Navarro ‘98 Joe Nezwek Joan Marie O’Donnell, RSM Caroline Romeo Patrick Ruff Michele O’Connor Tyler ‘68

ALUMNAE EVENTS 2019-2020 Alumnae & MOMA Winter Social at Kohl Mansion Monday, December 16 • 6:30-9pm Alumnae and moms of alumnae are invited to enjoy Kohl Mansion in all its holiday finery and reconnect with old friends at Mercy’s Winter Alumnae + MOMA Social. This free, 21+ event will feature wine, small bites, and holiday-themed arts and crafts activities.

Family Holiday Movie Night Wednesday, December 18 • 7-9pm Local families are invited to Mercy High School to enjoy a free showing of “The Polar Express” in Kohl Mansion's Great Hall. Children of all ages are welcome, and hot cocoa and cookies will be provided.

Alumnae Retreat Saturday, February 8, 2020 • 10am-2pm Save the date for our first alumnae retreat, which will be held at Mercy High School. Alumnae are invited to gather for a day of reflection and connection. Registration will begin in January 2020.

Family Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 29, 2020 We're welcoming local families and children of all ages to Mercy for a fun Easter egg hunt. Mark your calendars, and look for more information in early 2020. For more information contact Jamila Sinlao Zanette ‘04, Alumnae Relations Manager, jzanette@mercyhsb.com

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WINTER 2019 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Head of School Homecoming 4 Leaders in Education 5 The ARC Program 6 Academics 8

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Graduation 10 Mission 14

Making a Difference 16 Visual and Performing Arts 18 Athletics 20 Campus Events 22

Homecoming 24 The Mercy Fund 26 Annual Report 28

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Alumnae 41 Class Notes 42 In Memoriam 50 Mercy Events 51

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL NATALIE CIRIGLIANO BROSNAN ‘02, ED.D. It is with immense joy and gratitude that I write my first Oaks letter as Mercy’s Head of School. One thing that I have found to be very unique through my experiences at Mercy as a student, a teacher, an Assistant Principal, and now the Head of School, is that Mercy is simultaneously the same school, yet an entirely new one no matter when you visit. Mercy will always be Mercy in that it is deeply rooted in the mission, and you can feel it alive and well when you step onto our campus and interact with our students and faculty. To me, Mercy’s mission is a truly lived experience. Centered on empathy and caring for others, it is something you feel deeply and carry with you for life. Yet Mercy is always a different school too. In order to keep up with the times we have to evolve and change, and every generation brings new student needs and new challenges. As a result, the school is constantly bringing in new programs and course offerings. It is very exciting to be part of the rethinking process of what the students of today need from Mercy in terms of education, extracurricular, and social-emotional programs. I very much look forward to connecting with everyone in our community, receiving feedback, and leading Mercy in our great new chapter!

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It is with great pleasure that we introduce Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ‘02, Ed.D., as Mercy’s Head of School. She is an alumna and our former Assistant Principal for Student Life. Born and raised in Burlingame, she graduated from St. Catherine of Siena before attending Mercy and becoming a student athlete and the Valedictorian of her class. Natalie graduated from UCLA with a degree in Psychobiology, and holds an Ed.D and Master of Arts in Catholic Educational Leadership and a minor in Educational Technology from the University of San Francisco. After leaving her role in Mercy Administration in 2015, she became the Principal of Holy Name School in San Francisco. She served on the Board of Trustees for Mercy San Francisco and assisted Sr. Carolyn Krohn through the summer of 2018 in the midst of their leadership transition. We sat down to talk about her Homecoming: You are a proud Mercy Alumna! What are some of your strongest memories from your time here as a student?

The values of the Sisters of Mercy permeate our campus and culture. What aspects of their mission do you connect with most?

I have so many amazing memories as a student at Mercy. My academic and extracurricular experiences were equally important to me. I found that no matter what activity I was part of, I was always mentored by my coaches and teachers, and every one of them showed me glimpses of Mercy that defined my education and my love for the school. The best gift my parents could have ever given me was my gift of a Mercy education. I am a firm believer that I am who I am because of this school. My parents gave me my roots and Mercy gave me my wings and for that I will forever be thankful.

The Mission is the most important piece of our education, because it is what makes Mercy, Mercy. In the simplest terms, the Mercy Mission invites us all to be the best versions of ourselves by giving to others and bringing compassion and empathy into our daily thoughts and interactions. Our foundress Catherine McAuley wanted to make a difference in any way she could, and I think that is a wonderful example to our students. The Campus Ministry Team does such a phenomenal job of offering students opportunities to get involved in a number of faith formation and service learning activities that bring the Works of Mercy alive.

The past few years have been quite a whirlwind for you! What experiences leading Holy Name (as Principal) and Mercy SF (as Chair of the Board) helped hone your skills to prepare you to take the helm at Mercy Burlingame? I think the most important lesson I have learned about leadership is that every day is about triage and prioritizing all decisions. My decisions are always based on the school’s mission and student safety, and I believe it is critically important to never lose sight of the core principles and values of the mission. The breadth of my experiences have given me a deep understanding of fiscal responsibility and how to make tough financial decisions that are best for the community. I have already relied on my experience at Holy Name of leading a three-year retrofit and remodeling project. As we begin to plan for our Athletic and Student Life Center, I know that my previous work will play a tremendous role in my ability to lead this project forward. 4 MERCY HIGH SCHOOL BURLINGAME

What do you want your legacy to be? Something that is very important to me is that everyone in the community, whether or not they are already familiar with our school, experiences Mercy’s mission through their interactions with me. I will work not only to preserve Mercy’s mission and rich culture, but actively encourage our branding, admissions, and fundraising to grow even more. I am a hard worker who is not afraid of a challenge, so I look forward to leading administrative, academic, and fundraising initiatives that help us further develop innovative programs and update the school’s buildings and infrastructure. Of course it would be a wonderful gift, especially as an alum, to open the doors to our Athletic and Student Life Center and this is at the forefront of our goals. What an opportunity - to have a space for the entire school to gather, a ‘home-gym advantage’ for our volleyball and basketball teams, and a facility to host our community!

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Mercy Faculty are Leaders in Education At Mercy, we are proud that our students are not the only ones that exhibit a love of learning. With the support of administration, Mercy faculty and staff challenge themselves to be at the forefront of their field - experimenting with cutting edge trends and techniques, and utilizing best practices for learning and engagement. Assistant Head of School for Academics Lauren Conklin facilitates internal peer learning with regular professional development days and programs like peer-to-peer observation. Instructional Coach Jim Puccetti guides faculty in technology and innovative lesson planning. Our culture of thought leadership is not limited to campus though. Mercy Faculty are often asked to speak at national conferences on important topics in their field. This summer a number of faculty and staff presented across the country.

Lauren Conklin & Jim Puccetti

Lauren Conklin led two sessions at the National Coalition of Girls Schools (NCGS) Annual Conference; a hands-on workshop called “Inspiration Stations: Learn, Dream, Create!”, and a panel presentation titled “Build a Culture of Innovation by Transforming Professional Development”. She discussed strategies and models that have yielded positive results at Mercy, promoting a culture of faculty collaboration, risk taking, and innovative approaches to learning and teaching. Teachers Ryan Offield (English), Stefanie Oudiz (English), and Lindsay Stewart (Science) presented at the annual Catholic Communication and Collaboration Conference in Los Angeles, CA. They shared techniques on how they engage students, facilitate collaboration, and effectively gather and use student feedback.

Stefanie Oudiz Ryan Offield

Lindsay Stewart

Jamila Sinlao Zanette ‘04, Mercy’s Alumnae Relations Manager, spoke as a guest panelist in Nashville, TN at Blackbaud’s annual conference - a software program widely used by educational institutions, nonprofits, and foundations to harness community engagement and impact. She discussed Mercy’s focus on alumnae engagement, and how she has implemented Mercy Connect to bring value to our alumnae - past, present, and future.

Mercy Welcomes new Director of Admissions Christina McMorrow comes to Mercy with a background in admissions, marketing, counseling and administration. She was previously the Director of Admissions at Compass High School and the Director of Student and Staff Development at Stanbridge Academy. Chris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Santa Clara University and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. A member of the Burlingame community and OLA Parish, she has family ties to Mercy Burlingame through her cousins and aunt. Chris is excited to highlight the benefits of an all-girls education and to support Mercy’s mission and legacy. Q: What drew you to the Mercy Community? A: Living in the Burlingame area for the past 8 years, I knew of Mercy and it’s beautiful campus. In speaking with my cousins, I heard how instrumental Mercy was in helping them to develop the confidence and kindness they lead with today. It had always seemed like the kind of community I would love to be part of, and based on my first few months on the job, I was right! Q: You are the main Mercy representative interacting with middle school girls! What do you like about working with this age group? A: Middle school girls are an incredible group of students to work with. I appreciate that this is a foundational time in a young woman’s life, as some of the decisions made can have a significant impact on a student’s future. But middle school is also a time for fun and friendship! I am inspired by the energy and spirit in this age group, and always hope to leave any student

I work with feeling that I understand and appreciate them for exactly who they are in this small window of time. Q: What do you remember about your transition from 8th grade to high school? A: I remember feeling a bit scared and awkward at first. (I had wild hair and flat irons had not been invented yet!) However, I remember finding classes much more interesting and challenging, and I was excited to attend games and afterschool activities. As I describe Mercy’s incredible program to middle school students, I can appreciate how daunting the process is, but am also a bit envious of the transformative experience I know Mercy can offer them! While students may not face the same challenges I did, my hope is that they will look back on their transition into freshman year with a similar fondness and appreciation for the start of an incredible journey. THE OAKS WINTER 2019 5

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The ARC Program Mercy works to understand anxiety, build resilience, and achieve balance in our community

Mercy’s grounding in the Catholic faith has infused the school with an acute awareness of the dignity of every person. Our cultural value of appreciating the unique essence and gifts of each student compels us to evolve in our understanding of their joys and challenges. So, as we face growing concern over worrying national statistics as well as our own observations about teen mental health, Mercy has launched a school-wide initiative called the ARC Program. Last year, Mercy Leadership began to have more serious discussions about student anxiety. Teachers noticed more students talking about having anxiety and selfreported panic attacks. At the same time, they saw students wanting to be “perfect” academically, feeling that they had to get an A on every assignment. As a school that values and emphasizes the learning process as well as the outcome, faculty were concerned that students were less motivated to learn, with more of a desire to just figure out how to get an A. At that time, Campus Minister and Religion Department Chair Angie Simonetti put out a call to any faculty interested in reading a newly published book: “Enough as She Is” by Rachel Simmons, about the complex factors contributing to mental health issues in adolescent girls. Discussions at that book club eventually led to more formal and strategic meetings with Mercy Leadership about ways to support our students, and the ARC Committee was born.

“ARC is a metaphor. It encompasses the idea that our students are on an arc in their lives, and that we accompany them much like Noah shepherded those on the Ark. We are all in this together; sailing, guiding and supporting the girls toward their goals. It is both the image of an arc and the community that was formed on the Ark.” —Sandy Flaherty, Director of Mission and Catholic Identity

The ARC Committee began by collecting input and observations, and looking at student needs. It is simultaneously a think tank, reflection and action group. They discuss what qualitative and quantitative information would be helpful to inform school decisions - student and parent surveys, for example - and act to gather the insights needed. They have included the faculty in several discussions, and will continue to broaden the scope of research and exploration. An important goal of the ARC Program is to help students understand and reframe anxiety in order to teach them recognition and coping skills. A good place to start is a discussion around “healthy stress,’’ says Lauren Conklin, Assistant Head of School for Academics. “We, as teachers and parents, have the power to help our students learn to deal with distress about typical experiences, like tests, by normalizing those feelings and responding to them appropriately.” Teaching students to develop healthy coping strategies to deal with anxiety around daily experiences empowers them, instilling confidence and a strong, reflective sense of self. Resilience is at the heart of this goal. As defining traits of the Sisters of Mercy, the qualities of resilience and courage go all the way back to our foundress Catherine McAuley. Recent research is indicating that girls are not building resilience because they refuse to fail, and instead choose things that they are confident they will be successful in. This lessens creativity, innovation, and responsibility. “To build resilience, we need to create an environment where students can fail but aren’t crushed by failure,” says

ARC Committee pictured above left to right: Kelsey Connolly ‘12 - Religion Teacher; Sandy Flaherty - Director of Mission and Catholic Identity, Religion Teacher; Lauren Conklin - Assistant Head of School for Academics; Joy Phillips - Wellness Counselor; Angie Simonetti - Campus Minister, Religion Department Chair; Claire Rietmann-Grout ‘04 - Assistant Head of School for Student Life;Amaré Silva ‘12 - Advancement Event & Parent Coordinator; Elisabeth Franco - Counselor; Not pictured: Francesca Ohannessian - College Counselor; Caroline O’Sullivan - Counselor

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Angie. “We have to maintain safe spaces and opportunities for students to fail and pick themselves back up again. This idea is something we continue to work on through the ARC Committee and in our academics.” The ARC Program is an ongoing process and dialogue between faculty, students, and parents. Mercy is looking forward to listening, discussing, and evolving as we develop ways to support our Mercy Girls - past, present, and future. There is no roadmap, but in the true spirit of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy, we will blaze a path with love, compassion, and courage.

“Building resilience comes with learning to deal with failures and disappointments. A courageous person goes out and takes action she believes in, even if she might fail.” —Angie Simonetti, Campus Minister, Religion Department Chair

“We’re all passionate about supporting girls and coming at it from different angles.

It’s exciting to collaborate and create a bigger picture of an atmosphere where students face fewer impediments to learning. If kids are calmer, they learn better!”

—Joy Phillips, Wellness Counselor

ARC in Action To address the challenges our girls face, ARC has encouraged a holistic approach to better support students. While taking a proactive approach to mental health looks different in each department, ARC unites the school’s efforts and keeps the broad, strategic goals in mind.

In exploring what “mindfulness” might look like in our Catholic School, space was created for meditation that would fit our culture. Angie Simonetti provides the guidance for the Mercy Effect – a meditation the school does every Friday morning. ARC facilitated faculty meetings looking at best practices involving homework. Each department developed a review of their unique requirements and expectations, exploring how adjustments in assigning homework could improve the effectiveness of student learning. Faculty members held discussions about the seniors’ summer reading book, “Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be”, by Frank Bruni. In an effort to humanize the college admissions process, the counselors aim for students to look for the best fit for them in terms of programs and environment. Evidence has shown that students’ constant access to grades heightens anxiety. ARC members worked with our registrar to turn off pop-up notifications of graded assignments, so that students can focus on their learning in class.

What can we do? Perhaps one of the most bewildering questions that this issue raises is, “What can we do?” Teenagers are all unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all program, action, or fix for anxiety. But there are some things to consider that can make a difference for young people:

• Keep the BIG goals in mind: health, happiness, and a meaningful, fulfilling life.

• Help to facilitate positive connections with their peers, family, and the larger community, as connecting through activities can combat feelings of loneliness and isolation.

• Put discussions about grades in the context of their learning and educational career.

• Spend time listening to what is important to your student and enjoy positive time together doing something fun or enjoyable.

• Help them get enough rest - students are able to

learn more effectively and better process emotions when they are well rested.

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Foundation for Success STUDY SKILLS CLASS

Mercy is proud to challenge students with innovative classes and learning methods. Last year we introduced a semester-long Study Skills course for current freshmen, designed to bridge the gap between middle school and high school demands. English Teacher Stefanie Oudiz developed a curriculum with exercises and projects that increase students’ awareness of their unique learning styles, which helps them manage academic activities independently and take on challenges with confidence and curiosity.

Make a two-week schedule to prepare for an upcoming test

Using a cross-discipline approach, Use the course prepares freshmen with multisensory the academic skills and growth study mindset needed to be successful strategies throughout high school and beyond. Topics covered Create a SAMPLE include self-advocacy, Students brainstorm possible search LEARNING document in executive functioning, questions to guide their research. ACTIVITIES research, and studying. APA style They even build skills Develop a needed for note-taking question to in college-level lectures! guide The class supports our mission to help students meet their distinct potential in research developing high-level academic skills, as well as the confidence and love of learning needed to take their skills far beyond our hallways.

Enhanced Learning through Technology In last fall’s Oaks, you read about how Mercy has invested in professional development, specifically around the productive use of technology. With a proliferation of programs, apps, and software, teachers are expanding their toolkits while honing the effectiveness of the technology used in their classrooms to augment student learning. Two examples of programs used in different departments are Google’s Tour Creator and Padlet.

Tour Creator

Padlet

The Religion Department used Tour Creator for a Sacred Spaces project, in which students used the program to virtually visit places around the world such as Vatican City. They were asked to create a tour, reflecting on what it felt like to ‘be there’ and why they felt that it was sacred. Similarly in the World Language Department, Spanish students took ‘field trips’ to Spanish-speaking countries! Social Studies uses Padlet in a number of ways, including organizing research sources. In Government class, students create digital note cards that they format into an outline, which they can then share and collaborate on with others. Science students used it in Biology class to help visualize and understand processes such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration through scientific models that they created.

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MERCY Invests inScience S

Student Innovation and Technology Team

The goal in creating Mercy’s new Student Innovation and Technology Team was for students to take a leading role in facilitating innovation on campus, serving as student representatives in Mercy’s ongoing conversations about technology. From developing classroom aids such as graphics and posters to hands-on technology trainings and app suggestions, the Student Team assists with anything that relates to technology! The Team’s faculty mentors Lindsay Stewart and Lauren Conklin hope that participating empowers the girls to pursue technology and STEM in their studies and as a profession. The Student Team led a digital learning session for Freshman Orientation teaching digital citizenship and techology tricks. They raised awareness during Digital Citizenship Week, educating our community about unhealthy social media behaviors and issues facing teens at school and at home. Mercy’s Student team encouraged everyone to participate in ‘digital detox’ days.

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Head of School Q&A What current program are you most excited to build upon?

“This year, we are able to begin

funding a dedicated STEM Program at Mercy! Dr. Pat Bradley and Mr. Yu-Loung Chang will serve as our co-STEM Coordinators, helping to further bridge our science and math departments while developing a STEM Program unique to Mercy. A new STEM Alumnae Advisory Board has convened with the goal of better understanding what skills are necessary to be successful in college and the STEM fields, so we can add to the courses and content that exist today.”

Raft Race!

After Advanced Placement classes take their AP exams, there is always a bit of downtime before finals and the end of the school year. Last spring, AP Physics and AP Calculus BC decided to have some fun, applying math and physics concepts in a race across the pool! Each class built a raft using only recycled plastic bottles, duct tape, and string. The Physics Team's 'Shrimp Boat' won the race, but of course the real winners were all of our STEM students! THE OAKS WINTER 2019 9

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Congratulations Class of 2019! Jacqueline Man Yee Au Clarissa Antoinette Baldocchi Danielle Fajilan Basco Alexandra Berkin Alister Graciele Borabo Cassandra Jeanne Bottjer Elizabeth Santina Bracco Rebecca Brunicardi Alayne Buban Jillian Marie Buttigieg Mia Calsada Raquel Clemencia Camacho Imani Angela Camp Arianna Essence Carter-Monah Isabel Cristina Cassano Kristína Cinová Emma Kathleen Cleary Madeline Lumeta Corteway Emerson Claire Dawes Madeline Annalee Dei Rossi Jasmine Dina Dorairaj Uma Eleanor Dowd

Yasmine Hala Dudum Margaret Aileen Dugoni Salma Amr El-Badry Jordyn Taylor Eleazar Sharlene I-Lin Fang Genevieve Marie Flieder Ann Dorothea Shen Grace Erin Marie Haskins Leslie Melissa Hernandez Sinead Margaret Horgan Gabrielle Nicole Howitson Qixin Huang Alexandra Josephine Jay Lichun Ji Carly Michelle Johnson Nikolette Yumiko Kato Madison Rose Kilgariff Ellen Michelle Lahey Jalyn Casey Lee Angelisa Marie Letele Jenna Romero Mandarano Ruby Avalon Mayne

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Elizabeth Angela McCarthy Maya Michele McGee Kathleen Susan McHale Melia Adrinne Melkesian Kaitlyn Joanne Michaud Sophia Analiese Morales Sophia Dorothy Morey Negeen Mostarshed Milena Leigh Musgrave Victoria Luisa Ortiz Aline K. Papazian Victoria Grace Pieri Keagan Makayla Polentz Brittney Ann Powers Maya Anushree Prabhu Carolyn Hughes Reilly Allison Theresa Remulla Bianca Cecilia Aguilar Rivera Catherine Nicole Rocheleau Máire Eileen Rock Julia Rumb Isis Sainz Garcia

Rania James Salamy Nicolette Elyse Schaul Jessica Maren Shapona Daniela Marie Shatzki Brianna Antoinette Simi Carolyn Olivia Ann Siri Yingxin Su Amelia Irene Threatt Tatyana Graciela Thumas Shenelle Kaylee Tioyao Isabella V. Turchet Magaly Vargas-Rodales Aoife Emma Vaughan Xiaoying Wang Phoebe Ann Will Christiana S. Wong Peiyi Wu Peiying Yang Giana Amber Zamagni Angelina Josefina Zamattia Zhengrong Zhu

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Mercy Highest Honors

Genevieve Flieder Sister Mary Gabriel Award for Excellence in Sportsmanship

Magaly Vargas-Rodales Mother Baptist Russell Service Award

Yasmine Dudum Sister Amy Bayley Leadership Award

University of Redlands

University of San Diego

CSU Long Beach

Emerson Dawes Board of Directors Award for Academic Excellence

Jordyn Eleazar Mercy High School Head of Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award for General Excellence

University St. Andrews

Washington State University

Academic Achievement Awards

Arianna Carter-Monah Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Performing Arts & Religion

Madeline Dei Rossi Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Visual Arts

University of San Francisco

UC Davis

Emerson Dawes Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Physical Science University St. Andrews

MĂĄire Rock Magaly Vargas-Rodales Outstanding Outstanding Academic Academic Achievement Award Achievement Award in World Languages & in Social Studies Tri-Lingual Studies Seattle University

Yingxin Cally Su Yasmin Dudum Outstanding Outstanding Academic Academic Achievement Award in Science Technology Achievement Award in Computer Science Engineering Math University of San Diego

UC Davis

University of Redlands

Clarissa Baldocchi Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in English

Peiying Adeline Yang Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Mathematics & Life Science

San Diego State University

Emory University

Emerson Dawes

Christiana Wong

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SALUTATORIAN

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“Think of the possibilities that exist, and strive to reshape the world around you.” — Emerson Dawes, Valedictorian

Mercy’s Class of 2019 will be attending 58 diverse Colleges and Universities in 14 different states and 5 different countries. They graduated 14 members of the National Honor Society - Catherine McAuley Chapter, and received over $9.8 million in scholarships.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2019! This map represents a sample of the colleges and universities into which 2019 Mercy graduates were accepted. Visit our website to view the full list of acceptances at www.mercyhsb.com/college. Seattle University University of Washington Gonzaga

University of Wisconsin Montana Kansas Loyola State State, University University Iowa Bozeman State Chicago University

Michigan State Xavier Ithaca College

University of Oregon

Hofstra University Fordham Boston University

UC Davis

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Santa Clara

Northeastern

Cal Poly Loyola Marymount University University of California, Los Angeles

University of Hawaii

Seton Hall

Villanova San Diego State

University of Arizona

Auburn University

Emory University

University of Nevada, Reno

University of St. Andrews, Scotland, U.K.

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Living the Mission through STUDENTS TOUR MERCY CENTER In celebration of National Catholic Sisters Week in March, the Sisters of Mercy opened their Convent doors to Mercy Religion classes for a guided tour. Sr. Judy Carle, Sr. Judy Cannon, Sr. Bernie, Sr. Jean, Sr. Ellen and Sr. Joan Marie took the girls through the chapel, convent, and even an unoccupied bedroom for a glimpse into the physical and spiritual lives of the Sisters. The experience was meant to help students understand what being a Sister of Mercy was all about and how they answer the call to serve. Sr. Ellen pointed out meaningful spaces, Icons, and art, telling the students that, "We surround ourselves with beauty because it opens our hearts and minds to God, ourselves and one another."

LA YOUTH DAY Annually, Mercy students and Campus Ministry participate in LA Youth Day. The 2019 Religious Education Congress was planned by young people, for young people, and our students joined more than 12,000 other teens to experience speakers, music, liturgy, and prayer. They attended two workshops one held by Roy Petitfils, a Catholic author, speaker, and psychotherapist on the topic of stress and adolescence. In the second, Doug Tooke, a leader in youth ministry training, spoke about living an authentic life in Christ, and encouraged Mercy students to participate enthusiastically in their faith. The group also celebrated mass in the Anaheim Arena with Archbishop Gomez. 14 MERCY HIGH SCHOOL BURLINGAME

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Campus Ministry INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY A Critical Concern of the Sisters of Mercy, the topic of Women naturally permeates our academic, spiritual, and campus life discussions. Every day we celebrate the accomplishments of women and girls, but on International Women’s Day (March 8), Mercy took time to reflect on the women who have influenced us personally. From mothers and grandmothers to artists, athletes, and of course Catherine McAuley, students expressed gratitude and appreciation for the great women who inspire them. “I admire my mom because she is strong and independent.” —Rinske Bolander ‘22

“My favorite female athlete is Kerri Walsh Jennings, an Olympic Beach Volleyball player that I admire because of her drive and her passion for the sport.” —Alister Borabo ‘19

“My favorite photographer is Diane Arbus because she is inspirational in her work and took captivating photos of people who are often unnoticed.” —Emily Agler ‘22

“A woman who inspires me is Serena Williams because of her drive and passion to do what she thinks is right” —CK Loeffler Malatesta ‘21

“There are a lot of women who inspire me but especially my grandma - she has always been special to me and always motivated me to work harder.” —Evelyn Walter ‘21

CAMPUS SERVICE PROJECT

Over the summer, students helped Science Teacher Jennifer Lambdin construct a milkweed garden box to benefit monarch butterflies. The monarch butterfly population is in steep decline, and in following with the Sisters of Mercy’s Critical Concern of Earth, the patches of milkweed will provide them with food during their annual migrations.

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MAKING a

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Scholarship Benefit Dinner

You made the difference! What a spectacular night!

More than 400 guests - a record number - filled the ballroom to honor Sister Suzanne Toolan, RSM and support our Mercy students who receive financial assistance. Sister Suzanne received the Catherine McAuley Award in recognition of her commitment to the vision of Catherine McAuley, the Sisters of Mercy, and the education of young women. Sister was truly humbled when a representative from Congresswoman Jackie Speier’s ‘68 office presented her with a Congressional Proclamation recognizing all of her accomplishments. We also surprised retiring Head of School Karen Hanrahan with the Catherine McAuley award for her years of service to Mercy and our students. Our guests were inspired by our Making A Difference video which shared the story of several amazing seniors. With the increased cost of a Catholic education, 36% of our families now receive financial assistance ranging from $2,500 - $16,000. Margaret “Maggie” Dugoni ’19, now a freshman at Villanova University studying Chemical Engineering, gave a heartfelt speech, along with her personal “thank you” to everyone who helped her attain her dream of being a Mercy Girl! Special thanks to the Making A Difference Honorary Committee and to the San Francisco Marriott Waterfront for their partnership and generosity. Thank you! These two simple words can’t begin to convey the depth of the impact your investment makes on the lives of our current and future Mercy girls. Dreams come true because of you. Together we raised over $325,000!

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To sum it all up in one sentence, I chose Mercy because of the small community. I liked the idea of having a supportive and nurturing environment for my time in high school. At Mercy I found a place with an unbelievable amount of space for me to grow. Mercy offered me the space to develop the Innovator’s Club, a combination of the Robotics Club, Engineering Club, and Girls Who Code. I was supported by numerous teachers and faculty members who invested their time and enabled me to explore new areas of the STEM fields. The generous donations from everyone here tonight, and everyone throughout Mercy High School’s existence has enabled thousands of girls just like me to become well educated women who will have better access to jobs and be prepared to take initiative in the future. So from myself, and the many Crusaders before me, and the many who will follow, thank you! —Margaret “Maggie” Dugoni ‘19

”

Making A Difference Steering Committee: Cathy Dunleavy Rosaia ’72 – Chair, Kelli Benz, Carol Fraher, Mary Lund, Clare Pool Purpura ’75, and Caroline Romeo

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GIVING

MAKING a

difference Scholarship Benefit

E SAV THE ! E DAT

Your gift will change a young woman’s life.

Thur. April 30, 2020 • 6:00pm SF Airport Marriott Waterfront, Burlingame

Honoring the Sisters of Mercy Past Principals

Sr. Marguerite Buchanan 1969-75

Sr. Janet Rozzano 1975-80

Sr. Amy Bayley 1982-1993

Sr. Rosann Fraher 1993-2003

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ‘02, Ed.D. Head of School

STUDENT SPEAKER Zoe Hammer, Class of 2020

For details/reservations visit www.mercyhsb.com/giving/mad or contact Mary Lund, Director of Advancement at mlund@mercyhsb.com or 650.762.1190. THE OAKS WINTER 2019 17

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VISUAL AND PERFORMING Dedicated to developing the creative side of students, Mercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Department offers a variety of opportunities for students to grow. They are challenged to explore different genres and topics, and encouraged to weave personal interests into project themes. This spring, our dancers, artists, singers, and actors put their talent on full display and shared their passions with the Mercy Community.

MERCY SPRING DANCE CONCERT The Spring Dance Concert was a poignant celebration of expression. Based on the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy, the themes chosen by students included some of the difficult issues we face as a society each day. With student choreography and special solos, the program dared us to pay attention. It was a truly incredible evening!

MERCY ARTSFEST In Mercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual spring art show, students in ceramics, studio art, and photography showcase their creativity and skill. All class levels displayed their diverse projects and even exhibited collaborations with other academic disciplines such as science and religious studies.

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MERCY SPRING CHORALE CONCERT The Spring Chorale Concert was an expressive medley, with songs of heartache and yearning, to songs of hope and inspiration. Mercy Chorale, Tri-M Musicians, and Tri-School Chorus created a beautiful evening in the Mercy Chapel for all who attended.

TRI-SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS SPRING MUSICAL Party like it's 1985! With big hair, popped collars, and a lot of glam, Tri-School Productions took rock to a new level in the Spring Musical production of “The Wedding Singer.” The cast and crew, which included many Mercy Girls, brought Adam Sandler’s classic throwback movie to the stage with an energy that delighted audiences of all ages.

“This particular show is just so fun. Our Director has said that the world needs more joy, and that’s exactly what this production is. I hope that people come away feeling joyful, having had a really great experience.” —Klara La Guardia '20 in the role of Julia.

Don’t miss the 2020 Spring Musical! 42nd Street March 27, 28/April 3, 4 • 7:30pm March 29 • 2pm

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018-2019

Winter/Spring ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS • GYMNASTICS - We had eight girls on the roster last season, the largest number that we have seen in over five years. At the league finals we had students finish 2nd and 3rd overall. The girls are very enthusiastic and determined about gymnastics, they are even recruiting classmates to come out for gymnastics this year!

• LACROSSE - Making great strides last year, the team improved their overall wins from the previous three years and also finished higher in league standings. They once again qualified for league playoffs but lost a heart-breaker by one point to the #2 seed. We are so proud of the total team effort, as they showed us what they are capable of doing. With 11 seniors who graduated, the coaches are confident that the underclasswomen will step up to fill the void to deliver a great season this year.

• SOCCER - Our soccer program saw some great growth last year with 37 girls in the program, allowing us to form a JV team for the first time in four years. Due to the incredible success that the team had last year in league play, our program was moved to the WBAL’s tough Upper Division, where Varsity came in 5th and narrowly missed making CCS playoffs. Our girls held their own in league play and will return to the upper division ths season. JV had an incredible year finishing with an overall record of 7-3-3. The team ended up 2nd in league play and just missed the championship with a close loss to Menlo, who won the league. We have some great talent on the JV team who will most definitely be Varsity players in the future.

• SWIMMING - Under new leadership, the swim program is growing and maturing with 23 girls on last year’s roster. At the end of the season we had 13 girls swimming at league trials and all of them had recorded at least one personal record in their marks. That kind of dedication to improvement is exactly what the program needs to carry into a successful next season.

• TRACK AND FIELD - Last season, we had 16 girls with a ton of heart on the roster. Though they battled some persistent injuries, the team never quit working hard. At the league championships, the girls established 16 personal and season bests. All four relay teams ran their best times of the season as well. With no seniors, the girls will return with solid foundational experience to build on next season.

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SPIRIT SQUADS

As you read in the Spring Oaks, our Spirit Squads had a long road to Vegas Nationals but they overcame competitive and logistical hurdles to bring home trophies. From injuries to cancelled flights, dance and cheer rallied together to support their fellow Mercy girls throughout the year. The Cheer team showed incredible Tri-School spirit by representing Mercy at Serra football and basketball games.

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Playoff HIGHLIGHTS

BASKETBALL

SPIRIT SPECTACULAR Every spring, Mercy Spirit Squads host a competition for Middle School teams called Spirit Spectacular. In a full afternoon of pep, local middle school teams showcase their programs through dance, cheer, and tumbling. The program was created as a way to celebrate spirit programs and athletics, and is a great opportunity for middle school girls to get to know Mercy and our school spirit. With six schools competing this year, St. Veronica’s took home the 1st place trophy!

WEST BAY ATHLETIC LEAGUE

2018-2019 All-League Selections

Winter

BASKETBALL 1st Team - Mia Calsada ‘19 2nd team - Kate McHale ‘19 Honorable Mention - Alayne Buban ‘19 SOCCER 1st team - Giana Zamagni ‘19 2nd team - Elizabeth Bermudez ‘21 Honorable Mention - Genevieve Flieder ‘19, Madeline Bonilla ‘20

Spring LACROSSE 1st team - Maya McGee ‘20 2nd team - Hayley Klingler ‘20 Honorable Mention - Carolyn Reilly ‘19 SOFTBALL 1st team - Isabel Borjoquez-Emmons ‘20, Karla Joachin Alvarez ‘20, Ryan Galea ‘20, and Ariana Montiel ‘22 2nd team - Riley Rodriquez ‘20, Bella Alterio ‘21 Honorable Mention - Jordan Larratt ‘20 MVP - Hailey Armstrong ‘21 Most Valuable Pitcher in the West Bay Athletic League

The basketball team had a strong pre season record of 9-4 and went into the regular conference season with high hopes. The team qualified for CCS and was given a tough opening game in Carmel. The team endured a long trip and beat the odds to come away with a 10 point win. In the 2nd round, they beat the 6th seed (Scotts Valley) with a thrilling one point victory that earned them coverage in the San Mateo Daily Journal and WBAL. Their run was stopped in the Quarter Finals, but the team never backed down, and we are excited about the future of Mercy Basketball!

SOFTBALL

The team won the WBAL League Championship with a league record of 13-1. The last time a Mercy team won league was in 2009! The team also made CCS playoffs for the 3rd year in a row. They were featured on 49ers Cal-Hi Sports Report twice, with coverage detailing a win over Kings Academy and later an interview with the team. With a young roster and no seniors leaving, we look forward to what the team can achieve this year!

Senior Athlete of the Year KATHLEEN MCHALE

A consistent force in Mercy’s Athletics program, Kate was a four-year player in basketball and volleyball and also played two years of softball. As a senior, Kate served an integral role in Varsity Basketball as the team advanced to the quarter finals of CCS playoffs. She led the team in blocks, rebounds, minutes played, and was 4th on the team in scoring. She made 2nd Team All-League. Her skills and defense in the key will be sorely missed by the team for this upcoming season. Kate was a middle blocker on the volleyball team. She overcame an ankle injury early in the season, and never quit working hard in rehab to ensure that she would be back in action by league play. With Kate at her best play level yet, the team advanced to the second round of CCS playoffs. THE OAKS WINTER 2019 21

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WELCOME BACK!

Students & faculty gathered for Orientation and the start of school in August The excitement is palpable the first week of school! It’s fun to reconnect with friends, swap summer stories, and get ready for a great new year. Of course we met new friendly faces in the Class of 2023 and in the faculty including Head of School Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan. Mercy welcomed freshmen students to campus with fun traditions, led by Claire Rietmann-Grout ‘04, Assistant Head of School for Student Life, and Mercy’s upper class Link Crew, our student-led orientation leadership team. The Community gathered in the Mercy Chapel for the Mass of the Holy Spirit to come together and set our intention for the year. The back-to-school energy and excitement was on full display at our Welcome Rally! It introduced our new students and faculty to the enthusiasm of the Mercy community and student sisterhood.

Family Tradition Senior Reagan Sammons ’20 welcomed her cousins, Olivia Langridge ’23 and Isabella Musich ’23, to Mercy - all third generation Mercy girls! It is exciting to see the legacy of Mercy education being passed on to the next generation. (Jeannie Britschgi Gallagher ’57, Christine Kelly Langridge ’69, Karen Gallagher Sammons ‘82, Colleen Gallagher Langridge ‘92, and Mary K Gallagher Musich ‘90)

MERCY DAY

A cherished, time-honored tradition, Mercy Week celebrates our Sister of Mercy heritage and foundress Catherine McAuley who opened the first House of Mercy in Ireland in 1827. Every year our faculty and students plan events, activities, and a Mass to reflect on the Sisters' charism that drives our community, including the Sisters of Mercy's Critical Concerns. This year, we focused on the topic of Women - exploring specifically what it means to be a confident woman in today's world. The morning's beautiful liturgy was centered on the idea of 'home,' a place where you belong. Our speakers emphasized that strength and faith are fed by a sense of community. They encouraged us to treasure the Mercy Sisterhood - the bonds we share with one another and the women who came before us. We were blessed to have many Mercy alumnae come 'home' to conduct workshops with students on topics ranging from budgeting and finance, to networking, car maintenance, and cooking skills.

Hannah Fox ’15

Of course, Mercy Day concluded with a spirited rally on the Green! We loved having our alumnae stay to celebrate with us, and we were filled with gratitude for our Mercy community and sisterhood.

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HEAD OF SCHOOL BBQ Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan welcomed new and returning parents at the annual Head of School Welcome BBQ in August. It was wonderful to see parents meeting and mingling with old friends and making new ones. Mercy is proud of our vibrant, close-knit parent community. Thank you to Emergency BBQ (Sowers family, Meaghan ‘21) for the delicious spread at the event.

MERCY-A-THON Mercy held its 25th Annual Student Fundraiser during Mercy Week 2019! The annual student fundraiser (formerly the Walk-A-Thon, Bowl-A-Thon, and Dance-AThon), now called Mercy-A-Thon, was held at Sky High Sports in Burlingame (owned by the family of alumna Nicole Manning ‘17). The day was filled with dodgeball tournaments, class competitions, a live DJ, arcade games, acrobatics, and of course lots of jumping and laughter. Our students raised nearly $80,000 to benefit programs like Campus Ministry, Athletics, and Student Life. One of the direct outcomes of Mercy-A-Thon ‘19 fundraising was the installation of two new water stations in Russell Hall - supporting Mercy’s mission of caring for the environment and reducing plastic waste. THE OAKS WINTER 2019 23

ALUMNAE

This September we welcomed more than 200 alumnae back to Mercy to celebrate milestone reunions at Homecoming. From a morning coffee reception with the Sisters of Mercy and a special Mass, to a lively luncheon in the Mansion, the spirit throughout the day spoke to the amazing energy from all of our Mercy women. Many thanks to all who attended for making it such an inspiring and enjoyable event!

Mark your calendar for next year's Homecoming, honoring classes ending in 0â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2020. We hope to see many alums in attendance!

1949

1963 1964

1954 1961 1961 1958

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ALUMNAE

1969

1974

1984

1989 1994 1999

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THE

Mercy Annual Fund

The Mercy Annual Fund is the cornerstone of philanthropy at Mercy. The Mercy Annual Fund helps us to bridge

the gap between the cost of tuition and the true cost to educate each young woman. Your gift supports every critical area of the school, and we are excited to begin exploring new programs as well as needed facility updates. Currently we are working on a number of projects that the Mercy Annual Fund will help to support financially. We have begun a new academic initiative developing a STEM program for our young women that ties together the current tremendous math and science offerings, while building new courses and opportunities that will prepare students for college and workplace expectations. We are also looking to update the interior of our school buildings, including painting the interior wing, and a potential remodel of one of our student bathrooms. Additionally, we are hopeful to raise funds to purchase new laptops so that our Multimedia Lab room can be reimagined and outfitted to meet the needs of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learners and our growing school. We are in exciting times at Mercy! We thank you for your support, and invite you to continue to be part of our mission to educate young women. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of our students and the programs that we are able to offer. Quite simply, without your support these programs would not be possible to offer to our students. On behalf of our students, thank you for the tremendous impact you make in their lives.

Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;02, Ed.D. 26 MERCY HIGH SCHOOL BURLINGAME Head of School

AP/Honors CLASSES

82% AP Passage Rate

14,800+ Hours Volunteered by Students per year

Sports 24 TEAMS

Average AP CLASS SIZE

Average

CLASS SIZE

90%

Extra-Curricular PARTICIPATION

84%

of Mercy Athletes are

SCHOLAR ATHLETES (3.0 GPA or higher)

Growing Community

COURSES

current students

creative

400

G I V E E V E R Y Y E A R . M A K E A N I M PAC T E V E R Y DAY.

100%

Board of Directors, Faculty & Staff

PARTICIPATION IN

The Mercy Annual Fund

Tuition

$23,114

175

New collaborative desks for flexible, movable classroom and learning spaces

Give today! Gifts can be made by check, pledge, online at mercyhsb.com/giving, by stock transfer, or matching gifts.

Thank you!

Your Impact Gifts to the Mercy Annual Fund touch each student and teacher in many ways, making it possible to: • Keep class sizes small, ensuring each student receives direct and focused instruction • Upgrade classroom technology to maximize educational resources and learning opportunities • Promote spiritual growth and character development through Campus Ministry activities, including retreats that cultivate sisterhood and community building • Provide a full-time certified athletic trainer, along with 14 competitive athletic teams, at no additional cost to participate • Maintain and recruit the most talented faculty and staff through competitive salaries and professional development opportunities THE OAKS WINTER 2019 27

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Annual Report HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

28 MERCY HIGH SCHOOL BURLINGAME 2018-19 ANNUAL REPORT

Impact of Philanthropy at Mercy Every day we continue to be grateful for the impact our donors, leadership, staff and volunteers have on the Mercy community. Each of you has shown a deep dedication to helping Mercy further our mission while impacting the lives of 400 young women each day. Thank you to all of our donors and to those who give of their time and talents to support Mercy education. —In gratitude, Mary Lund, Director of Advancement

2018-2019

FINANCIAL REPORTS (Unaudited numbers as of 8/22/19)

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL PROFILE

REVENUE & EXPENSES 2018-2019 Operating Revenue: Non Operating Revenue:

$ $

7,821,824 1,800,913

Operating Expenses: Non Operating Expenses: Depreciation:

$ $ $

8,931,215 488,479 341,208

2019-2020

FOUNDED IN 1931 ENROLLMENT 400 TUITION $23,114

ADVANCEMENT REVENUES 2018-2019 Unrestricted Donations: $ Temp Restricted Donations: $

TYPE

443,789 484,732

Catholic College Preparatory

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

ACCREDITATION

Perm Restricted Donations:: $

71,123

Capital Campaign Pledges:

1,822,150

Total:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

2,821,794

2018-2019 YEAR IN REVIEW ANNUAL FUND

TEMP RESTRICTED

PERM RESTRICTED ENDOWMENTS

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGES

$ 443,789

$ 484,732

$ 71,123

$ 1,822,150

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

Financial Aid Scholarships Athletics Arts Facility Enhancements

Financial Aid, Academics, and more

Capital Campaign Pledges

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Circle of Mercy Society HONOR ROLL OF DONORS JULY 1, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2019 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 differencemaking projects throughout the campus. Each January, 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 Mr. Robert Grassilli, Jr. Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, West Midwest Community Mrs. Dorothy Wagers ‘35

MOTHER BAPTIST RUSSELL SOCIETY: GIFTS OF $25,000 TO $49,999 Anonymous Mrs. Becky Beck Bella Charitable Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Norbert Bischofberger The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation Mr. Mark Hutcherson Ms. Ramona Martinez ‘47 Mr. & Mrs. Vasant M. Prabhu

THE OAKS SOCIETY: GIFTS OF $10,000 TO $24,999 Anonymous Mr. John C. & Mrs. Melinda Adams Bay Scholars Ms. Bonnie J. Howitson Rupert H. Johnson, Jr. Foundation Dr. Luke A. Perkocha & Ms. Lena W. Wong Mr. & Mrs. Patrick D. Reilly, Jr. Mr. Michael Seil Mr. Kai Ge Tang & Ms. Shuhong Fan Mr. & Mrs. Rick Winningham Mr. Min Zhang & Ms. Yan Luo

1931 SOCIETY: GIFTS OF $5,000 TO $9,999 Anonymous Archdiocese of San Francisco Ms. Valerie Armento ‘69 Mr. Matthew & Mrs. Penelope Stack Alexander ‘78 Mr. Peter Benz & Mrs. Kelli Benz Mr. George Caughman Daughters of Charity Foundation The Drum Foundation Mr. Mark S. Howitson Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Johnson

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Mr. Kenny Kato & Barbara Patterson Mr. & Mrs. William Kibblewhite Mrs. Joanne Vodicka Marks ‘79 Mattel, Inc c/o Children’s Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Melnik Mercy High School Alumnae Association Dr. Radha Nayak & Dr. Christopher J. Dowd Mr. Leo Nicolini Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nootbaar Mr. Mahmood Panjwani & Mrs. Shamshad Rashid Mrs. Clare Pool Purpura ‘75 Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Romeo Mrs. Catherine Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. John Torrey VISA Frontstream c/o Givingstation Wells Fargo Bank Dr. Aileen Whelan, M.D. ‘76

BLUE & WHITE SOCIETY: GIFTS OF $2,500 TO $4,999 Anonymous Apple Matching Gift Program Ms. Lisa Armento ‘78 Mrs. Irene Garibaldi Aubright ‘46 Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Baldocchi Ms. Anne Bianchini ‘90 Mrs. Mary Danielski Bona ‘56 Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Boss Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Bosso Boston Private Ms. Ann M. Brady & Ms. Kathleen T. Harold Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Mary Ann Lovi Button ‘72 Capital Group Co Charitable Foundation Ms. Mary Louise Castillo Mrs. Deborah Ciucci William C. Cody Scholar Foundation Mr. Stephen A. Comstock & Ms. Sherry L. Gray Mrs. Paul J. Dawes Mr. Dino & Mrs. Gabriella Bonalanza DeRanieri ‘59 Mr. Patrick & Mrs. Anne Armento Dunn ‘74 Mrs. Janine Mignault Greenwald ‘74 Mr. & Mrs. John Healy Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hitchcock Mr. & Ms. John J. Kelleher

Mr. Kevin Kelly & Ms. Erin Jaeb Mrs. Mary Frances Schaffer Kircher ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Larratt Mr. Kimathi Marangu & Ms. Andrea Pappajohn Marks Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. Rommel R. Medina Ms. Gwen Miguel Mrs. Mary Burke Morris ‘58 Mrs. Sarah J. Murphy & Mr. Michael T. Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’Donnell Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Phaler, II Mr. & Mrs. Michael Polentz Dr. Mario & Mrs. Katherine Lacunza Pompili ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Popa Dr. & Mrs. Hans O. Ribi Mr. Frank Romeo Mr. & Mrs. Dario Sekelj Sisters of the Presentation Alumnae Association St. Paul High School Alumnae Association Mr. Stephen Street & Ms. Natalie J. Marine-Street Ms. Naomi Tuite ‘70 Mr. Carl & Mrs. Michele O’Connor Tyler ‘68 Mr. & Ms. Raymond A. Williams III Mrs. Virginia Derby Williamson ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. Marc M. Worrall

HEAD OF SCHOOL’S CIRCLE: GIFTS OF $1,500 TO $2,499 (*DENOTES YOUNG ALUM GIFTS $250+) Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. James M. Akeyson Mrs. Brenda V. Almes & Mr. Stevin R. Almes Mr. Carmelo J. Avenido & Dr. Cecilia R. Avenido Ms. Marianne Barrett ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. Len Beatie Mr. & Mrs. Ken Bousquet Mrs. Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ’02, Ed.D Mrs. Madeleine Ostertag Bucher ‘84 Mr. Paul Caamano & Dr. Lisa M. Bell Mr. & Mrs. James A. Callahan Ms. Colleen Carter & Mr. Eric A. Larsen Ms. Elizabeth Caserza ‘77 Class of 1978 Mr. & Mrs. David Collins Ms. Gina Rosaia Collins ‘99

Circle of Mercy Society Mrs. Kristy Furrer Crouch ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin P. Curran Mr. Bradley Davis Mr. Kirk Demlinger Mrs. Christina Beck Drogin ‘96 Mrs. Patricia Dugoni Mrs. Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81 Mrs. Lynda Sciandri Edwards ‘70 Mrs. Jacqueline Legorreta Erdman ‘75 Ms. Patricia Flanagan ‘65 Ms. Rey Friel ‘64 Genentech, Inc. Mrs. Catherine Casey Grabinski ‘86 Mr. Peter Grace & Ms. Connie A. Veilleux Ms. Karen Hanrahan Mrs. Mary Lou Brignolo Harris ‘56

Mr. & Mrs. David Hogan Intuit The United Irish Cultural Center, Inc. Mr. Michael Johnson Junipero Serra High School Kibblewhite Precision Machining Mrs. Kathy Lautze Krause ‘68 Ms. Emma Lavelle ‘15* Ms. Katie Kruizenga Ms. Kathleen Lama ‘87 Mr. & Mrs. Lars J. Lund Mr. Ruell Medina Dr. & Mrs. Scott Milliken Mr. & Mrs. Daniel K. Morey Mr. & Mrs. Kevin H. O’Connor Ms. Florence A. & Ms. Susan O’Driscoll

Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin J. Parodi Mrs. Joanne Hickey Prolo ‘60 Mr. & Mrs. Jay Ricafort Ms. Connie Romeo Sr. Janet Ruffing, RSM, Ph D. ‘63 Salesforce Mr. & Mrs. Renato M. Santos Ms. Kathleen Wuerth Sonnabend ‘70 Congresswoman Jackie Speier ‘68 and Mr. Barry Dennis Mr. James R. Tilton & Dr. Karen A. Dittrich Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Vierra Ms. Alison Vorsatz ‘98 Mr. & Mrs. Donald K. Wilson Young Men’s Institute Council #32

287 Donors have given five years or more

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Partners in Mission HONOR ROLL OF DONORS JULY 1, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2019

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, Burlingame. These gifts range from contributions to the annual fund, student tuition assistance, school endowment contributions, memorial gifts, major designated gifts, planned gifts and bequests.

Alumnae Donors

Class of 1935

100% Participation

The Estate of Mrs. Dorothy Wagers ‘35

Class of 1939

50% Participation

Mrs. Catherine Irvina Johnson McGowan ‘39

Class of 1940

33% Participation

Mrs. Jane Mason Kelly ‘40

Class of 1941

3% Participation

Mrs. Ruth Curran Dolim ‘41

Class of 1942

17% Participation

Mrs. Anne Holderegger Dickman ‘42

Class of 1944

20% Participation

Mrs. Patricia Van Zandt Probert ‘44

Class of 1945

23% Participation

Mrs. Rosemarie Sundstrom Hansen ‘45 Mrs. Dorothy Grier Jones ‘45 Mrs. Valerie Schuld White ‘45

Class of 1947

Class of 1952

Mrs. Joan Loretz Del Secco ‘47 Mrs. Ann Madden Dempsey ‘47 Mrs. Iris Armistead Kammersgard ‘47 Ms. Ramona Martinez ‘47

Mrs. Lilia Ramos Cady ‘52 Mrs. Mary Lou Bisagno Flocchini ‘52 Ms. Anne Gouailhardou ‘52

19% Participation

Class of 1948 13% Participation Mrs. Virginia Thompson Smith ‘48

Class of 1949

4% Participation

Mrs. Maureen Sullivan Spencer ‘49

Class of 1950

17% Participation

12% Participation

Class of 1953

29% Participation

Anonymous ‘53 Mrs. Nancy Conway DeSmedt ‘53 Mrs. Rosemary Powers Fidler ‘53 Ms. Maureen Nerli ‘53 Mrs. JoAnn Lyons Quadt ‘53

Class of 1954

11% Participation

Mrs. Marge Hoey Baker ‘50 Mrs. Mary Monast Cravalho ‘50 Ms. Georgette George ‘50

Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.

Class of 1951

Class of 1955

7% Participation

Mrs. Jacquelyn Ryan Curran ‘51 Mrs. Mary Joan Cunningham Ganey ‘51

Class of 1946

6% Participation

Mrs. Irene Garibaldi Aubright ‘46

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Mary Moran Douglas ‘54 Mariann Byrd Marsh ‘54 Carol Johnson McAdams ‘54 Mary Lou Bertoldi Wald ‘54

33% Participation

Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.

Joyce Raffo Thibault ‘56 Patricia O’Brien Valencia ‘56 Mary Woodman Whitcomb ‘56 Cecilia Kolloch Wolary ‘56

Class of 1957

39% Participation

Ms. Barbara Longinotti Brennan ‘57 Mrs. Patricia Carmody Chapman ‘57 Mrs. Mary Cunha Cook ‘57 Ms. Ida Magnani Crawley ‘57 Mrs. Nancy Leddy Dehoff ‘57 Mrs. Patricia Koch Delaney ‘57 Mrs. Merlanne Caviglia Doran ‘57 Mrs. Pat Bisagno Flocchini ‘57 Mrs. Maureen Mahoney Gilmartin ‘57 Mrs. Maureen Plant Jeske ‘57 Mrs. Bette Ludemann Jibby ‘57 Mrs. Marilyn Dematteis Larson ‘57 Mrs. Lorraine Eli Lohmeier ‘57 Ms. Suzanne McGinty Petrocchi ‘57 Dr. Judy Rogers-Bianchi ‘57 Mrs. Kaye Beresford Stallard ‘57

Class of 1958

30% Participation

Mrs. Judith Snowdon Belanger ‘58 Mrs. Bonnie Pors Bertetta ‘55 Mrs. Barbara Beresford Dinelli ‘58 Ms. Victoria Casella ‘55 Mrs. Ann Turner Flinn ‘58 Mrs. Carolyn Quinn Foster ‘55 Mrs. Susan Cooks Gott ‘58 Mrs. Diane Sheehan Key ‘55 Mrs. Joan Ward Joiner ‘58 Mrs. Carolyn Gustafson Lyon ‘55 Mrs. Mary Burke Morris ‘58 Mrs. Maureen Powers Malnburg ‘55 Ms. Kathleen O’Meara ‘58 Mrs. Joan McKean Miner ‘55 Mrs. Roberta Cerri Teglia ‘58 Mrs. Carol Ann Bocci Nulk ‘55 Mrs. Charlotte Kolloch Wiard ‘58 Mrs. Ann Marie Wunderlich Schaffer ‘55 Mrs. Pat Price Willis ‘58 Mrs. Nona Roesner Senasac ‘55 Mrs. Carol Johnson Simmons ‘55 Class of 1959 Mrs. Mary Kathryn Dale Taylor ‘55 18% Participation Ms. Anne Britschgi Wegner ‘55 Mrs. Karen Fischer Ayala ‘59 Ms. Fran Cummings ‘59 Class of 1956 Mrs. Gabriella Bonalanza DeRanieri ‘59 28% Participation Ms. Helen Rogers Haladyna ‘59 Mrs. Mary Danielski Bona ‘56 Mrs. Eugenia Dubbiosi Hovland ‘59 Mrs. Maureen McCue Byrne ‘56 Mrs. Maureen Rubis Leimbach ‘59 Mrs. Jacquelynn Mitchell Cortopassi ‘56 Mrs. Judith Bianchina Lindstrom ‘59 Mrs. Mary Schwarz Egan ‘56 Mrs. Susan LePine Morro ‘59 Mrs. Georgia Sandidge Halstead ‘56 Mrs. Jeanette Fambrini Papapietro ‘59 Mrs. Mary Lou Brignolo Harris ‘56 Mrs. Ann Williams Regan ‘59 Mrs. Joan Devlin Jacobs ‘56 Mrs. Catherine Conklin Regan-DeCicco ‘59 Mrs. Patricia Hoffman Keicher ‘56 Mrs. Arlene Figoni Rohrer ‘59 Mrs. Jacqueline Olson Keyser ‘56 Sr. Ann Rooney, RSM ‘59 Mrs. Sheila Gannon Linn ‘56 Mrs. Mary Wertz Schymeinsky RN ‘59

Class of 1960

30% Participation

Ms. Karen Rossi Anderson ‘60 Dr. Margaret Mackesy Booker ‘60 Ms. Helen Moran Bredderman ‘60 Mrs. Patricia Hanton Camarena ‘60 Mrs. Kathleen Belletto Cammarata ‘60 Ms. Jean Ann Carroll ‘60 Mrs. Rita Decker Cohen ‘60 Mrs. Ann Burke Filer ‘60 Mrs. Marilyn Treglia Galli ‘60 Sr. Bernadette Hart, RSM ‘60 Ms. Sharon Ingalls ‘60 Ms. Maria Iskiw ‘60 Mrs. Penelope Bellinger Jackson ‘60 Mrs. Catherine Rouse Jobst ‘60 Mrs. Rosemarie Welp Keebler ‘60 Mrs. Sharon Reilly McDonald ‘60 Mrs. Patricia McLoughlin McMahon ‘60 Mrs. Kathleen Rocca Nunes ‘60 Mrs. Gail Sutter Pollock ‘60 Mrs. Joanne Hickey Prolo ‘60 Mrs. Patricia Schultz Rawert ‘60 Mrs. Lorraine Mozzini Sbragia ‘60 Mrs. Antoinette Asturias Talbott ‘60 Mrs. Irene Viacava Wright ‘60 Mrs. Mary Conway Zodrow ‘60

Class of 1961

18% Participation

Ms. Mary Schultheis Berges ‘61 Mrs. Elizabeth Jobst Cruz ‘61 Sr. Patricia Harney, RSM ‘61 Mrs. Martha Schwarz Kulisch ‘61 Mrs. Caroline Hartmann Levine ‘61 Mrs. Kathleen Johnson Manca ‘61 Mrs. Janice Grippi Marsac ‘61 Mrs. Marlene Giovannini Maze ‘61 Ms. Joanne O’Brien ‘61 Sr. Mary deChantal Selenger, RSM ‘61 Ms. Elizabeth O’Hearn Staal ‘61 Mrs. Denise McNamara Stein ‘61 Mrs. Barbara Bushnell Vigil ‘61 Mrs. Barbara Caballero Wise ‘61

Class of 1962

19% Participation

Hon. Marge Colapietro ‘62 Mrs. Diana Gaul Cull ‘62 Mrs. Elaine Ericksen Elms ‘62 Mrs. Joan Plimley Favero ‘62 Mrs. Judith Caselli Field ‘62 Mrs. Louise Beresford Hall ‘62 Mrs. Barbara Williams Labagh ‘62 Ms. Nita Alioto Louise ‘62 Mrs. Sheila Fisk McVicar ‘62 Mrs. Mary McElligott Porter ‘62 Dr. Catherine Riordan Regan, Ph.D. ‘62 Mrs. Veronica Friel Schwarz ‘62

Class of 1963

33% Participation

Ms. Diane Battaglia-Dillon ‘63 Mrs. Eleanor Britschgi Bernstein ‘63 Mrs. Rosemary Baldanzi Bogert ‘63 Mrs. Diane Siegel Fahrner ‘63 Ms. Janice Fambrini ‘63 Mrs. Jeanne Danielski Fansler ‘63 Mrs. Ellen Huson Frank ‘63 Mrs. Ann Gilsdorf King ‘63 Mrs. Sandy Thiemann Lamson ‘63 Ms. Sabine Leurent ‘63 Mrs. Chris LePine Luvisi ‘63 Ms. Maureen Marconi ‘63 Ms. Mary Elizabeth Meissner ‘63 Mrs. Stephanie McGinty Pattison ‘63 Mrs. Joan Porter Raiter ‘63

Sr. Janet Ruffing, RSM, Ph D. ‘63 Mrs. Susan Dryer Scheid ‘63 Ms. Susan Pringle Smith ‘63 Mrs. Joanne Peterson Spotswood ‘63 Mrs. Maureen Jolly Szostak ‘63 Ms. Sandra Tilch ‘63 Mrs. Hazel Stergar Walton ‘63 Mrs. Catherine Collins Wilkinson ‘63

Class of 1964

18% Participation

Mrs. Barbara Sotherden Barlesi ‘64 Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley Berry ‘64 Mrs. Sandra Finn Brown ‘64 Mrs. Sheila West Cole ‘64 Mrs. Mary Jo Dungan Compton ‘64 Ms. Peggy Cosgrave ‘64 Mrs. Judy Epidendio Etchamendy ‘64 Ms. Rey Friel ‘64 Ms. Nancy Eli Galli ‘64 Mrs. Kathleen Laine Harville ‘64 Mrs. Patty Smith Hendel ‘64 Mrs. Catherine Scalmanini Marvier ‘64 Mrs. Mary Pappert McCarrick ‘64 Mrs. Maura Mackesy McDonald ‘64 Mrs. Diana Fish Mongini ‘64 Mrs. Sandy Schick Turner ‘64 Mrs. Nanci Arata Wilborn ‘64

Class of 1965

10% Participation

Ms. Ann Baldasseroni ‘65 Ms. Joanne Bottini ‘65 Mrs. Lou Ann Marciniak Boyette ‘65 Ms. Peggy Doherty Fallon ‘65 Ms. Patricia Flanagan ‘65 Mrs. Julie Faubel Grant ‘65 Ms. Joan Hammes ‘65 Dr. Lee Emrey Hornberger ‘65 Ms. Patricia McAdoo ‘65 Dr. Maureen Schaukowitch ‘65

Class of 1966

18% Participation

Mrs. Wendy Turner Ames ‘66 Ms. Maureen Boland ‘66 Mrs. Karyn Kowalski Bristow ‘66 Mrs. Nancy Barton Farris ‘66 Ms. Marie Henry ‘66 Sr. Marilyn Lacey, RSM ‘66 Ms. Kathryn McNichol ‘66 Mrs. Mary Hustedt Milton ‘66 Mrs. Susan Galli Opsvig ‘66 Mrs. Carol Haines Peters ‘66 Ms. Susan Rice, Ph.D. ‘66 Ms. Claudia Blackburn Stone ‘66 Mrs. Sherre Smith Tassos ‘66 Mrs. June Draga Tilton ‘66 Sr. Mary Waskowiak, RSM ‘66 Mrs. Virginia Derby Williamson ‘66 Mrs. Barbara Rouse Young ‘66

Class of 1967

16% Participation

Sr. Patricia Campbell, RSM ‘67 Mrs. Kathy Borchers Carr ‘67 Ms. Nancy Battaini Del Colletti ‘67 Mrs. Danielle Clarke Draper MFT ‘67 Mrs. Catherine Murphy Fama ‘67 Mrs. Karen Ringue Fear ‘67 Mrs. Linda Micheli Gunn ‘67 Mrs. Laura Dragotto Hamai ‘67 Mrs. Cathleen O’Day Hanson ‘67 Mrs. Marsha Zanetti Kane ‘67 Mrs. Jo Arata Macaluso ‘67 Mrs. Julie Monteverdi McCarthy ‘67 Mrs. Nancy Smith O’Brien ‘67

Mrs. Dianne Koch Offield ‘67 Ms. Patricia Mazza Simoni ‘67 Ms. Suzanne Waligore ‘67 Ms. Marilyn Weeks ‘67

Partners in Mission

Class of 1968

29% Participation

Mrs. Joanne Farnie Abrams ‘68 Ms. Peggy Andrews ‘68 Mrs. Pam Meuser Bazzani ‘68 Mrs. Patricia O’Keefe Brandes ‘68 Mrs. Celeste Cozzoli Brasuell ‘68 Mrs. Judy Meehan Crable ‘68 Ms. Elizabeth Gallagher ‘68 Mrs. Karen Regan Harty ‘68 Ms. Ellen Kerrigan ‘68 Mrs. Kathy Lautze Krause ‘68 Mrs. Jane Bartron Ma ‘68 Mrs. Regina Scalmanini O’Neal ‘68 Mrs. Lorraine Welch Paul ‘68 Mrs. Patricia Siegel Schmolze ‘68 Ms. Andrea Silva ‘68 Ms. Patricia Skinner ‘68 Congresswoman Jackie Speier ‘68 Mrs. Giuli Anne Duca Sutton ‘68 Mrs. Michele O’Connor Tyler ‘68

Class of 1969

21% Participation

Ms. Elaine Andrews ‘69 Mrs. Patrice Baron Antosik ‘69 Ms. Valerie Armento ‘69 Ms. Mary Asturias ‘69 Ms. Janice Bazzani ‘69 Ms. Margaret Bentson ‘69 Ms. Sheila Canzian ‘69 Ms. Patricia Dwan ‘69 Mrs. Kathleen Healy Harms ‘69 Mrs. Barbara Inserra Hill ‘69 Mrs. Arlene Johnson Kirby ‘69 Sr. Anne Murphy, RSM ‘69 Mrs. Renee Bouscal Pecota ‘69 Ms. Carole Richard ‘69 Ms. Lynne Rosaia ‘69 Mrs. Linda Brusatori Scharff ‘69 Mrs. Bonnie Barca Silverman ‘69 Ms. Sharon Santini Tallon ‘69 Mrs. Jane Pesino Urmini ‘69 Ms. Jacqueline Willson ‘69

Class of 1970

21% Participation

Dr. Janet Andrews, D.D.S. ‘70 Mrs. Anne Stegeman Battee ‘70 Ms. Carol Bayley ‘70 Mrs. Heidi Simi Berens ‘70 Mrs. Robin Leach Bosche ‘70 Mrs. Eileen Kane Brennan ‘70 Mrs. Leigh Bianchi Comfort ‘70 Mrs. Lynda Sciandri Edwards ‘70 Mrs. Joan Bottini Ekstrom ‘70 Ms. Mary Frigon-Milner ‘70 Ms. Claire Giovannetti ‘70 Mrs. Margot Fourie Giusti ‘70 Mrs. Nancy Galli Hamilton ‘70 Mrs. Barbara McNally Ising ‘70 Ms. Karen Keenan, Esq. ‘70 Ms. Susan Julich Kneer ‘70 Mrs. Christine Tonelli Mandoli ‘70 Dr. Jane Merdinger, Ph.D. ‘70 Ms. Paula Dueball Moore ‘70 Mrs. Joanne Grund Page ‘70 Ms. Katherine Rosa ‘70 Ms. Kathleen Wuerth Sonnabend ‘70 Ms. Naomi Tuite ‘70 Mrs. Alice Sullivan Wycke ‘70

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Partners in Mission

258

New donors contributed $111,628 Class of 1971

15% Participation

Mrs. Kathryn Baciocco Crawford ‘71 Mrs. Debra Martin Dean ‘71 Mrs. Marian Marsili Devine ‘71 Mrs. Kathryn Hogan Harke ‘71 Mrs. Joanne O’Halloran Jordan ‘71 Ms. Pamela Maffei ‘71 Ms. Cheryl Siegel Manion ‘71 Mrs. Elsa Agasid Marigmen ‘71 Mrs. Joan Ervin Moreno ‘71 Ms. Maryann Smetzer ‘71 Mrs. Eileen O’Day Whitcomb ‘71 Mrs. Teresa Asturias Wilson ‘71

Ms. Patricia O’Leary ‘73 Ms. Lynn Aubright-Spleiss ‘73 Mrs. Kelli Friel Wakefield ‘73 Ms. Maryann Zirelli ‘73

Class of 1974

20% Participation

Mrs. Mary Andrews Barry ‘74 Mrs. Nancy Davis Brown ‘74 Mrs. Janice Isble Dolan ‘74 Mrs. Anne Armento Dunn ‘74 Mrs. Catherine Adkins Fithian ‘74 Mrs. Maryann Pool Geddes ‘74 Mrs. Aileen Dugoni Gomes ‘74 Mrs. Janine Mignault Greenwald ‘74 Class of 1972 Mrs. Lori Wilson Hervatine ‘74 Mrs. Cathleen Ferrari Lagomarsino ‘74 20% Participation Ms. Terri Martin ‘74 Mrs. Mary Ann Lovi Button ‘72 Mrs. Mary Morasci McGee ‘74 Mrs. Veronica Cilia Gerber ‘72 Mrs. Susan Campi Odom ‘74 Mrs. Judith Turner Harris ‘72 Mrs. Lori Gaggero Perry ‘74 Ms. Sandra Hart ‘72 Ms. Angi Ventura Rodriguez ‘74 Mrs. Anne Infusino Johnson ‘72 Mrs. Mary Hughes Stone ‘74 Ms. Annette Liberty ‘72 Mrs. Mary Ann Toschi Walker ‘74 Ms. Kathleen Houle Maddox ‘72 Mrs. Elizabeth Canziani Mantegani ‘72 Ms. Marjorie Silva White ‘74 Ms. Joan Monaghan ‘72 Mrs. Suzanne Smith Morasci ‘72 Class of 1975 Mrs. Mary McNally Morse ‘72 16% Participation Mrs. Karen Diltz Nose ‘72 Mrs. Lynn M. O’Halloran Akeyson ‘75 Mrs. Catherine Rach Parrish ‘72 Ms. Rita Raffo Arnold ‘75 Mrs. Cristina Demattei Philipps ‘72 Mrs. Teresa Boland Brogan ‘75 Mrs. Catherine Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72 Mrs. Lora Freschet Cattell ‘75 Ms. Christine Carrere Thoresen ‘72 Mrs. Nancy Cooney Clark ‘75 Mrs. Lynn Dryden Van Etten ‘72 Mrs. Jacqueline Legorreta Erdman ‘75 Mrs. Maureen Kelleher Waldrum ‘72 Ms. Annette Fajardo ‘75 Mrs. Theresa Sweeney Walsh ‘72 Mrs. Cynthia Ashford Hall ‘75 Mrs. Kathleen Jennings White ‘72 Mrs. Kelley Pehrson Holden ‘75 Mrs. Valerie Bragg McGuigan Class of 1973 Mrs. Clare Pool Purpura ‘75 21% Participation Mrs. Noelle Ottoboni Quilici ‘75 Mrs. Melanie Meisel Cirigliano ‘73 Ms. Elaine Servetto ‘75 Mrs. Joanne Lawler Comolli ‘73 Ms. Elsa Sotelo ‘75 Ms. Mary Cullen ‘73 Mrs. Patricia Habeeb Thrapp ‘75 Ms. Janet Gilmore ‘73 Mrs. Barbara Campi Herrera ‘73 Class of 1976 Ms. Debra Hughes ‘73 13% Participation Ms. Patricia McIntyre ‘73 Mrs. Christina Petroff Butler ‘76 Mrs. Charmaine Johnson Caward ‘76

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Mrs. Nickoletta Farros Farros ‘76 Mrs. Jayne Ferrari Ferrari ‘76 Mrs. Mary Walsh Hollis ‘76 Ms. Kathy Jacobs Koester ‘76 Mrs. Theresa Lee La Joie ‘76 Mrs. Joan Escalante Mineishi ‘76 Mrs. Leslie Vick Monaghan ‘76 Ms. L. Veronica Broeker Montgomery ‘76 Mrs. Janice Armento Scherba ‘76 Dr. Aileen Whelan, M.D. ‘76

Mrs. Joanne Vodicka Marks ‘79 Ms. Ann Middlebrook ‘79 Dr. Catherine Murphy ‘79 Mrs. Michele Barranti Parres ‘79 Ms. Kathleen Morrissey Steger ‘79

Class of 1977

Class of 1981

Anonymous Mrs. Caroline Connolly Bottoms ‘77 Ms. Elizabeth Caserza ‘77 Ms. Catherine Caserza ‘77 Mrs. Joan Primeaux Diskin ‘77 Mrs. Margaret Brenner Finnegan ‘77 Ms. Diane Harkins ‘77 Mrs. Bernadette Dugoni Kramer ‘77 Mrs. Genevieve Murphy Moore ‘77 Mrs. Cynthia Terry Rockwell ‘77 Mrs. Nora Sotelo-Kury ‘77 Mrs. Patricia Ward Wright ‘77

Mrs. Nancy Souza Andre ‘81 Mrs. Kathleen Olson Barri ‘81 Mrs. Evelyn Neumayr Coglizer ‘81 Mrs. Jo Ann Dugoni Cox ‘81 Mrs. Martha Murphy Darcy ‘81 Mrs. Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81 Mrs. Claudia Vicas Galbo ‘81 Mrs. Patti Disco Giacoletti ‘81 Ms. Julie Greene ‘81 Ms. Lynette Hovland ‘81 Mrs. Lauren Barranti Ortiz ‘81 Ms. Susan Razura Torres ‘81 Mrs. Mary Cilia Way ‘81 Mrs. Catherine Gogarty Winnett ‘81

16% Participation

Class of 1978

25% Participation

Mrs. Penny Stack Alexander ‘78 Ms. Lisa Armento ‘78 Ms. Marianne Barrett ‘78 Ms. Mariann Byerwalter ‘78 Ms. Jane Cavagnaro ‘78 Mrs. Carol Flanagan Cooke ‘78 Mrs. Mary Acosta Cummins ‘78 Ms. Maria Galletto ‘78 Mrs. Vivien Broeker Hoyt ‘78 Mrs. Mary Frances Schaffer Kircher ‘78 Mrs. Deborah Morrissey Mason ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. David Menner Ms. Patrice Murphy ‘78 Mrs. Katherine Lacunza Pompili ‘78 Ms. Mary Ann Warren ‘78

Class of 1979

7% Participation

Mrs. Christine Peterson Galioto ‘79 Mrs. Monica Lacunza Gentry ‘79

Class of 1980

3% Participation

Mrs. Barbara Maeder Bailey ‘80 Mrs. Alicia Marin Morales MSW ‘80 Ms. Felicia Rodriguez ‘80

13% Participation

Class of 1982

7% Participation

Mrs. Brenda V. Palala Almes ‘82 Mrs. Kristy Furrer Crouch ‘82 Mrs. Colette Regan Grady ‘82 Mrs. Sheila Casey Luskin ‘82 Mrs. Christine Freeman Molinaro, CPA ‘82 Ms. Peggy Patterson ‘82 Mrs. Karen Gallagher Sammons ‘82 Ms. Kimberly Sanchez

Class of 1983

12% Participation

Mrs. Michele Larsen Francesconi ‘83 Mrs. Alicia Correa Freeman ‘83 Ms. Una Kinsella ‘83 Ms. Diane Isola-Meneguzzi ‘83 Mrs. Marta Fajardo Sangervasi ‘83 Mrs. Dava Kotta Sheehan ‘83

Partners in Mission

Class of 1984

7% Participation

Mrs. Sandra Rivas Blanch ‘84 Mrs. Madeleine Ostertag Bucher ‘84 Mrs. Colleen Kelly de Lorimier ‘84 Mrs. Laurie Robinson deCastongrene ‘84 Mrs. Colette Maeder Felten ‘84 Mrs. Kimberly Fisher Frochtzweig ‘84 Mrs. Sonia Magro Lough ‘84 Mrs. Gina DeRanieri Wiebe ‘84

Class of 1985

7% Participation

Mrs. Laura Gillard Blue ‘85 Ms. Siobhan Collopy ‘85 Dr. Lea Del Rosso DVM ‘85 Mrs. Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85 Mrs. Teresa Ford Lucey ‘85 Mrs. Carlene McElroy Rousseu ‘85 Mrs. Maria Parenti Ybarra ‘85

Class of 1986

6% Participation

Mrs. Cynthia Verona Briem ‘86 Mrs. Jennifer Mullin Fisher ‘86 Mrs. Catherine Casey Grabinski ‘86 Ms. Michelle Murray ‘86 Mrs. Pamela Bleichner Scannell ‘86 Ms. Jeanine Thorpe ‘86

Class of 1987

6% Participation

Mrs. Laura Scannell Callagy ‘87 Mrs. Kelly Jones Fields ‘87 Mrs. Elena Castaneda Gomez ‘87 Ms. Kathleen Lama ‘87 Mrs. Jennifer Shedoudi Miller ‘87 Mrs. Kristine Waldvogel Robinson ‘87

Class of 1988

11% Participation

Mrs. Maria-Angelica Baronia Allen ‘88 Mrs. Nancy Opiana Butts ’88 Mrs. Rudith Melo Cordero ‘88 Mrs. Phaidra Pavia ‘88 Dr. Grace Tandoc Martin, M.D. ‘88 Dr. Marlis Risso ‘88

Class of 1989

6% Participation

Mrs. Bridget Giovannoni Collaco ‘89 Mrs. Zenaida Antiporda Liddicoat RN ‘89 Ms. Cynthia Marcelo ‘89 Mrs. Denise M. Barbagelata Pieri ‘89 Mrs. Melanie Albano Valdez ‘89

Class of 1990

10% Participation

Mrs. Elizabeth Reardon Agler ‘90 Ms. Anne Bianchini ‘90 Ms. Nicole Fontana ‘90 Mrs. Giuia Abano Grady ‘90 Ms. Gina Carey Herrera ‘90 Mrs. Mary K Gallagher Musich ‘90 Mrs. Eileen Young O’Reilly ‘90 Mrs. Jossette Yagin Thompson ‘90 Mrs. Meave Fallon Ward ‘90

Class of 1991

2% Participation

Ms. Patricia Arana Mifsud ‘91 Mrs. Sarah Scannell Nix ‘91

Class of 1992

9% Participation

Ms. Johanna Agius ‘92 Ms. Denise Almendral ‘92

Mrs. Beverly Buhain Cruz ‘92 Dr. Patricia Fiore, D.D.S. ‘92 Ms. Jennifer Ocampo ‘92 Mrs. Jacqueline Birkeland Rodriguez ‘92

Class of 1993

8% Participation

Mrs. Jennifer Estrella Peneyra ‘93 Mrs. Amy Mei Sadur ‘93

Class of 1994

6% Participation

Ms. Katherina Roque Panomvana ‘94 Ms. Laura Scott ‘94 Mrs. Margaret McKinney Wilson ‘94

Class of 1995

4% Participation

Mrs. Gina Mei Anderson ‘95 Mrs. Tessa Manni O’Dowd ‘95 Mrs. Megan Leno Thomas ‘95

Class of 1996

12% Participation

Ms. Kaila DeFries ‘96 Mrs. Cristina Bellafronte Del Grosso ‘96 Mrs. Christina Beck Drogin ‘96 Ms. Elizabeth Galea-Philpott ‘96 Ms. Renee Ostertag ‘96 Ms. Elena Ruggiero ‘96 Ms. Kirsten Strobel ‘96 Ms. Melissa Tameta ‘96 Ms. Rebecca Lugtu Tanaka ‘96

Class of 1998

15% Participation

Ms. Krista Grech Atchley ‘98 Ms. Roxana Jennifer Cardoza ‘98 Mrs. Jennifer Rosaia Devlin ‘98 Mrs. Stephanie Azzopardi Halloran ‘98 Ms. Tiffany Humbert-Rico ‘98 Mrs. Stacey Longwich Kleis ‘98 Mrs. Nazira Kury-Arnold Mrs. Brandy Martinez Navarro ‘98 Ms. Alison Vorsatz ‘98 Ms. Denise Young ‘98

Class of 1999

8% Participation

Ms. Gina Rosaia Collins ‘99 Ms. Jillian Cirigliano Loftus ‘99 Ms. Amy Magni ‘99 Mrs. Allison Callan Schwartz ‘99 Ms. Jaime Stella ‘99 Ms. Camille Tallon ‘99 Mrs. Katherine Olson Tobin ‘99

Class of 2003

Class of 2012

Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms.

Ms. Katherine Benz ‘12 Ms. Kelsey Connolly ‘12 Ms. Micaela Pacini ‘12

3% Participation

Megan Fitzsimmons ‘03 Jillian Jweinat ‘03 Adrianna Navarro ‘03 Christy Young ‘03

Class of 2004

4% Participation

Ms. Kathleen Franco ‘04 Mrs. Meghan Chavez Railey ‘04 Ms. Claire Rietmann-Grout ‘04 Dr. Jamila Sinlao Zanette ’04, PhD

Class of 2005

3% Participation

Ms. Michelle Cavalieri Bartoli ‘05 Ms. Marie Gribble, Esq. ‘05 Ms. Michelle Thompson ‘05

2% Participation

Class of 2013

1% Participation

Ms. Norelle Miranda ‘13

Class of 2014 Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms.

6% Participation

Victoria Bradley ‘14 Heidi Dissmeyer ‘14 Gabriana Filice ‘14 Brigid O’Brien ‘14 Christina Romeo ‘14 Alana Wilson ‘14

Class of 2006

Class of 2015

Mrs. Carmen Kestekyan Antonian ‘06 Ms. Michelle Calderoni ‘06 Ms. Theresa Lund ‘06 Ms. Kathleen Maciel ‘06 Ms. Maeve O’Reilly ‘06 Ms. Laura Suarez ‘06

Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms.

5% Participation

Class of 2007

1% Participation

Carsen Nepomuceno ‘07

Class of 2008

6% Participation

Mrs. Amanda Galli Cruz ‘08 Ms. Miranda Hudson ‘08 Ms. Kathleen Lund ‘08

Class of 2009

2% Participation

Ms. Shelby Molini ‘09 Ms. Stephanie Porter ‘09

Class of 2010

2% Participation

6% Participation

Sophia Arnold ‘15 Hannah Collins ‘15 Emma Lavelle ‘15 Audrey McNay ‘15 Madison Miller ‘15 Genna Venturoni ‘15 Claire Zimmerman ‘15

Class of 2016

5% Participation

Ms Angelica Arnold ‘16 Ms Catherine Bigelow ‘16 Ms Julia Hurley ‘16 Ms. Lauren Murphy ‘16 Ms. Samantha Reyes ‘16

Class of 2017

2% Participation

Ms. Cassandra Bradley ‘17 Ms. Ariel Macias ‘17

Class of 2018

4% Participation

Ms. Kiri Moriarty ‘10 Ms. Rowena Sinlao ‘10

Ms. Kathleen Carolan ‘18 Ms. Gianna Disco ‘18 Ms. Amadis Welch ‘18

Class of 2011

Class of 2019

Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms.

Ms. Daniela M. Shatzki

6% Participation

Samantha Benz ‘11 Justine Carion ‘11 Nicole Case ‘11 Melissa Healey ‘11 Hannah O’Brien ‘11 Maggie Schack-Lambdin ‘11 Amare Silva ‘11

1% Participation

Class of 2022

2% Participation

Ms. Grace Edhammer-Downing ‘22 Ms. Jasmin Leota ‘22

Class of 2000

1% Participation

Ms. Marisa Borruso Angius ‘00

Class of 2001

3% Participation

Mrs. Colleen Thompson Farrar ‘01 Mrs. Monica Ferrer Nazareno ‘01

Class of 2002

5% Participation

Mrs. Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ’02, Ed.D Mrs. Angela Infusino Button ‘02 Ms. Nicolette Garcia ‘02 Ms. Jamie Jweinat Lechleitner ‘02 Ms. Teresa Stern Salter ‘02

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Partners in Mission

Current Parent Donors Mr. & Mrs. Edin Acosta Mr. John Cand Mrs. Melinda Adams Mr. & Mrs. Cullen Agler Mr. & Mrs. Jose Ajam Mr. & Mrs. James M. Akeyson Mr. & Mrs. James D. Allen, Jr. Ms. Denise Almendral ‘92 Mrs. Brenda V. Almes & Mr. Stevin R. Almes Mr. & Mrs. Norman Angeles Anonymous Mr. Sambandam Arivazhagan & Mrs. Shanthi Lakshmi Krishnamoorthy Mr. Carmelo J. Avenido & Dr. Cecilia R. Avenido Mr. & Mrs. Anthony R. Barron Mr. Eduardo Barroso, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Len Beatie Ms. Nikki A. Bergquist Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Boss Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Bosso Mr. & Mrs. Ken Bousquet Mr. & Mrs. Jason S. Bradshaw Ms. Ann M. Brady & Ms. Kathleen T. Harold Ms. Shaleen M. Brawn Mr. & Mrs. John Bringas Ms. Ana J. Brownstein Ms. Ana Brownstein Mr. & Mrs. Rob Bullentini Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Butts Mr. & Mrs. Kevin A. Byrne Mr. Paul Caamano & Dr. Lisa M. Bell Mr. & Mrs. Dante O. Cagawan, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Mark Callagy Mr. & Mrs. James A. Callahan Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Calsada Ms. Jennifer Carniato-McElroy Ms. Colleen Carter & Mr. Eric A. Larsen Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Cava Mr. Martin B. Chi & Mrs. Helen Lee Mr. & Mrs. William W. Chiang Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Cloherty Mr. & Mrs. Terrell A. Cole Mr. & Mrs. Gregory P. Collaco Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Colville Mr. Stephen A. Comstock & Ms. Sherry L. Gray

Mr. & Mrs. David E. Conroy Mr. & Mrs. John Cordero, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Cory Mr. & Mrs. Kevin P. Curran Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Dawes Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Day Dr. Brian J. Dean & Ms. Jenny R. Stevens Mr. Jack Dempsey & Ms. Yoko Izumi Mr. & Mrs. Mark L. Dillon Mr. & Mrs. Elbert N. Doles Mr. Roy W. Engelhardt & Mrs. Juliann M. Woodward-Engelhardt Mr. & Mrs. Guy Fahnhorst Mr. & Mrs. Craig S. Farrell Mr. & Mrs. Peter C. Farrugia Mr. & Ms. Juvenal N. Fernandez Mr. & Mrs. Sean J. Ferry Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Finucane Ms. Nicole Fontana ‘90 Mr. & Mrs. Scott C. Forbes Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. Fraher Mr. & Mrs. Hans P. Frey Mr. & Mrs. John Garcia, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Godfrey Mr. & Mrs. Craig M. Gomez Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Grant Mr. & Mrs. Brad S. Grisim Mr. William C. Grout & Ms. Kristin E. Luce Ms. Jasee C. Grubb Mr. & Mrs. Javier Gutierrez Mr. & Mrs. Keith Hage Mr. Jonathan T. Hagstrum & Ms. Catherine R. Paddock Mrs. Cherie Hammer Mr. Patrick E. Hart & Ms. Elizabeth A. Osborne Mr. & Mrs. Dustin Hicks Mr. & Mrs. Stuart A. Hockridge Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Hulsmann Mr. & Mrs. Wilhelm R. O. Ick Mr. & Mrs. Everett Jones Ms. Shirley Kedrowski Mr. & Ms. John J. Kelleher Mr. & Mrs. John Kelly

Mr. & Mrs. Jin Y. Ko Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. La Guardia Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Larratt Mr. Daniel Larratt & Ms. Laurie Piscitello Mr. & Ms. Marvin A. Laubacher Dr. Prithvi S. Legha & Mrs. Shivi S. Purewal Legha Mr. & Mrs. Francois Lespade Ms. Betsy D. Liberty Ms. Jeimy K. Loyola Mr. Ener A. Lumanlan I & Mrs. Andrea M. Lumanlan Mr. Jason L. Malig Mr. Kimathi Marangu & Ms. Andrea Pappajohn Mr. & Mrs. James Marheineke Mr. & Mrs. Craig McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. Rommel R. Medina Mr. Ruell Medina Mr. & Mrs. Allan Melkesian Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Melnik Mr. & Mrs. Arvin S. Menchavez, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. David Menner Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Michaud Ms. Gwen Miguel Mr. & Mrs. Marco A. Montenegro Mr. & Mrs. Jose J. Montiel, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jesse R. Moreno Mr. & Mrs. William D. Murray Ms. Anna Nadelson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nootbaar Mr. & Mrs. Kevin H. O’Connor Ms. Florence A. & Ms. Susan O’Driscoll Mr. & Mrs. Rodrigo T. Oliveira Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pangasnan Mr. Mahmood Panjwani & Mrs. Shamshad Rashid Ms. Krystal Pardilla Mr. & Mrs. Jiten Patel Mr. & Mrs. Marco Penagos Dr. Luke A. Perkocha & Ms. Lena W. Wong Mr. & Mrs. Juergen Pfeiffer Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Phaler, II Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Popa Mr. & Mrs. Rolando A. Postigo Mr. & Mrs. Dante Ravelo

Mr. & Mrs. Julius C. Ravelo Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Regalado Mr. & Mrs. Patrick D. Reilly, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Sergio C. Reynoso Dr. & Mrs. Hans O. Ribi Mr. & Mrs. Jay Ricafort Mr. & Mrs. Paul Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. Stuart T. Roos Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Rossi Mr. & Mrs. James J. Roy Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Ryan Mr. Elias N. Salameh & Dr. Jawan T. Salameh Mr. Scott & Mrs. Karen Gallagher Sammons Mr. & Mrs. Renato M. Santos Mr. & Mrs. Dario Sekelj Mr. Ramon Serrano & Mrs. Sonia Ojeda Mr. & Ms. Mark Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Soliman Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Sowers Mr. Stephen Street & Ms. Natalie J. Marine-Street Mr. & Mrs. Firas J. Sweidan Mr. & Mrs. Elliott Tamony Mr. Kai Ge Tang & Ms. Shuhong Fan Mr. Merijn Te Booij & Mrs. Imre Freeve Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Turchet Mr. Alfred Ung & Ms. Donna Lee Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Vierra Dr. & Mrs. Michael T. Vo Mr. & Mrs. Lance R. Walter Mr. & Mrs. Tim Wei Mr. & Ms. Raymond A. Williams III Mr. & Mrs. Donald K. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Troy S. Wilson Mr. Conrad Wong & Mrs. Anna Huang Mr. & Mrs. Valiant W. Wong Mr. & Mrs. Marc M. Worrall Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Yup Mr. & Ms. Reynaldo J. Zambrano Mr. & Mrs. John Zapantis Mr. & Mrs. Sair Zeidan Mr. Min Zhang & Ms. Yan Luo

Faculty& Staff Donors Mrs. Elizabeth Agler ‘90 Mr. Daniel Alves Anonymous Ms. Julia Angeles Mr. Rui Azevedo Ms. Terri Baldocchi Ms. Nadine Baroudi Mrs. Betty Battaglia Mrs.Lynn Beal Ms. Sarah Boragno Dr. Patricia Bradley Ms. Andrea Cabano Ms. Colleen Carter Ms. Mary Louise Castillo Yu-Loung Chang Ms. Lauren Conklin Ms. Kelsey Connolly ‘12

Mrs. Carol Flanagan Cooke ‘78 Mrs. Beverly Buhain Cruz ‘92 Ms. Briana Daley Mr. Victor Defries Mr. Kirk Demlinger Ms. Dianne Devin Mr. Peter Diaz Mr. Charles Dougherty Ms. Sandra Flaherty Mrs. Christine Folan Mrs. Carol Fraher Ms. Elisabeth Franco Ms. Michele Gachowski Mrs. Patricia Glasser Ms. Karen Hanrahan Ms. Bianca Hill Ms. Eileen Horan

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Mr. Darrell Justus Mrs. Mary Kaileh Mrs. Nazira Kury-Arnold ‘98 Ms. Louisa La Farge Ms. Jennifer Lambdin Ms. Shannon LeCompte Mr. Justin Lewis Mrs. Mary Lund Ms. Michele Porter Macmillan Mrs. Pam Matthews Mr. Ryan McGoron Ms. Kirsten McKay Mrs. Janet Morello Mrs. Jennifer Munsey Mrs. Sarah J. Murphy Mr. Ryan Offield Mrs. Francesca Ohanessian

Ms. Myra Olives Mrs. Carolina Orantes Ms. Caroline O’Sullivan Ms. Stefanie Oudiz Ms. Joy Phillips Ms. Carol Piccolotti Ms. Claire Rietmann-Grout ‘04 Mrs. Sarah Rowan Mrs. Jill Scerri Ms. Amare Silva ‘11 Ms. Angela Simonetti Ms. Keri Sotak Ms. Lindsay Stewart Mrs. Jane Vogel Mr. Randall Watts Mr. Thomas Wootten Ms. Yvonne Wun Dr. Jamila Sinlao Zanette ‘04, PhD

Partners in Mission

Alumnae Parent Donors Mr. & Mrs. John Abendroth Mr. & Mrs. Jose Ajam Mrs. Brenda V. Almes & Mr. Stevin R. Almes Anonymous Mrs. Lana Appenrodt Ms. Rita Raffo Arnold ‘75 Mr. & Mrs. Steve Bacich Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Baldocchi Mr. & Mrs. Frank Balistreri Ms. Nadine Baroudi Mr. Ron & Mrs. Katie Olson Barri ‘81 Mr. Michael & Mrs. Pam Meuser Bazzani ‘68 Mrs. Becky Beck Mr. Steven Bell & Mrs. Lillian Jones-Bell Mr. Peter Benz & Mrs. Kelli Benz Mr. & Mrs. James Berg Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bianchi Mr. & Mrs. Steve Biddle Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bigelow Dr. & Mrs. Norbert Bischofberger Mrs. Laura Gillard Blue Mr. Alexander Borabo & Ms. Lucia DelaRosa Mr. Keith & Mrs. Caroline Connolly Bottoms ‘77 Drs. Patricia & Charles Bradley Ms. Ann M. Brady & Ms. Kathleen T. Harold Mr. & Mrs. August Brenner Mrs. Nancy Davis Brown ‘74 Mr. William Brunicardi Mr. & Mrs. Carlo Calderoni Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Carion Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester Carolan Mrs. Claudia Case Mr. George Caughman Ms. Jane Cavagnaro ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. Liam Chawke Mr. Richard & Mrs. Melanie Meisel Cirigliano ‘73 Mrs. Deborah Ciucci Mr. & Mrs. David Collins Ms. Jeanne Berube & Mr. Richard L. Collora, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Greg Dannis Mr. & Mrs. Victor De Fries Mr. Jack & Mrs. Nancy Leddy Dehoff ‘57 Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Dei Rossi Mrs. Barbara Demattei Mr. & Mrs. John M. Desing Mr. & Mrs. Mick DiMartino Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Disco Mr. Lawrence & Mrs. Joan Primeaux Diskin ‘77 Mr. & Mrs. David Dissmeyer Mr. Kevin Domecus & Ms. Laura Brucken Mr. & Mrs. Alfred C. Dossa Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Dubetz Mr. Patrick & Mrs. Anne Armento Dunn ‘74 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Eagles Mr. & Mrs. Rich Eleazar Mr. & Mrs. Steven Fang Mr. & Mrs. Andy Felong Mr. & Mrs. Bruno Filice Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Finocchiaro Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fitzsimmons Mrs. Annamaria Flamburis-Soberanis Ms. Patricia Flanagan ‘65

Mrs. Jean Flanagan Mr. Michael Flieder & Mrs. Marie Aure-Flieder Mr. & Mrs. Tom Fourie Mr. & Mrs. Fred F. Furrer, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Nazareno Galea Mr. Richard Moseley & Ms. Maria Galletto ‘78 Dr. Antonio Galletto Mrs. Gwen Garcia Mr. Bart & Mrs. Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85 Mr. Richard & Mrs. Monica Lacunza Gentry ‘79 Mr. & Mrs. Lance Gimbal Mr. & Mrs. Harry Glasser Mr. & Mrs. Fred Gomes Ms. Sabina Gotuaco Mr. Peter Grace & Ms. Connie A. Veilleux Mr. James & Mrs. Colette Regan Grady ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Greene, Jr. Mr. William C. Grout & Ms. Kristin E. Luce Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Hagey Mr. & Mrs. John Halas Mrs. Cynthia Ashford Hall ‘75 Mr. Nathan & Mrs. Kathleen Healy Harms ‘69 Ms. Susan Haskins Mr. & Mrs. John Healy Ms. Quelis Y. Hernandez Mrs. Lori Wilson Hervatine ‘74 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hickey Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hitchcock Mr. & Mrs. David Hogan Mr. & Mrs. David Hooper, Jr. Ms. Bonnie J. Howitson Mr. Mark S. Howitson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Hurley Mr. Ed. & Mrs. Anne Infusino Johnson ‘72 Mr. Michael Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Martin Joyce Mrs. Rinia Kam Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kannengeiser Mr. Kenny Kato & Barbara Patterson Mr. & Mrs. John Kelly Mr. & Mrs. William Kibblewhite Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Kinsella Mr. & Mrs. Roger Klink Mrs. Nazira Kury Kury-Arnold Ms. Jennifer Lambdin & Mr. Mark Schack Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Larratt Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lavelle Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Leaf Mr. & Mrs. Rick Lechleitner Mr. & Mrs. Albert Leroux Mr. & Mrs. Lars J. Lund Mrs. Catherine Lutz Mr. & Mrs. Mark L. Macias Mr. & Mrs. Alan Maffei Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Magana Drs. Michael & Susan Marks Mr. & Mrs. Fred Matthews Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. James McDermott Mrs. Valerie Bragg McGuigan Mr. & Mrs. Jose Mejia Mrs. Irene Mihailoff

Mr. & Mrs. David C. Miller Dr. & Mrs. Scott Milliken Mr. & Mrs. Michael Morearty Margaret Morearty Mr. & Mrs. Steve Morello Mr. & Mrs. Daniel K. Morey Mr. & Mrs. Dale Mumford Mrs. Sarah J. Murphy & Mr. Michael T. Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Murphy Mr. & Mrs. William J. Musgrave Mr. & Mrs. Juan Navarro Dr. Radha Nayak & Dr. Christopher J. Dowd Mrs. Bette Nicolopulos Mrs. Mary O’Brien Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’Donnell Dr. & Mrs. Rand Ollerton Mr. & Mrs. Jaime Orantes Mr. & Mrs. Mario Pacini Mr. & Mrs. George A. Papazian Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin J. Parodi Mr. Bradley & Mrs. Michele Barranti Parres ‘79 Mr. Gary & Mrs. Catherine Rach Parrish ‘72 Mr. Paul & Mrs. Denise Barbagelata Pieri ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pietro Mr. & Mrs. Michael Polentz Dr. Mario & Mrs. Katherine Lacunza Pompili ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. Roy Powers Mr. & Mrs. Vasant M. Prabhu Mr. & Mrs. Eric Y. Remulla Mr. & Mrs. Bartholomew D. Reyes Ms. Tricia C. Rocheleau Mr. & Mrs. Ron K. Rock, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Romeo Ms. Geraldine Romero Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Catherine Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Runyon Mr. Jose Sainz & Mrs. Dulce Garcia de Sainz Mr. Elias N. Salameh & Dr. Jawan T. Salameh Mr. Scott & Mrs. Karen Gallagher Sammons ‘82 Dr. Michael Samn & Dr. Karen L. Lee Mr. & Mrs. Renato M. Santos Mr. & Mrs. Steve Scerri Mrs. Libby Schaul Mr. Alon Shatzki & Ms. Andrea R. Yew Mr. & Mrs. Roelito Sinlao Mr. Felix & Mrs. Nora Sotelo-Kury ‘77 Congresswoman Jackie Speier ‘68 & Mr. Barry Dennis Mr. & Mrs. William Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Doug Takizawa Ms. Sharon Santini Tallon ‘69 Mrs. Vanessa E. Tamariz Mr. & Mrs. William Thompson Mr. Shawn & Mrs. Patricia Habeeb Thrapp ‘75 Mr. & Mrs. Steve S. Thumas Mr. & Mrs. Naim Totah Mr. Carl & Mrs. Michele O’Connor Tyler ‘68 Mrs. Emily Uccelli Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Uniacke Mr. & Mrs. Xavier Urrutia Mr. & Mrs. Sirenio Vargas

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Venturoni Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Veronello Mr. & Mrs. Donald Vogel Ms. Yvonne Walters Mr. & Mrs. Richard Warner Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Watson Mr. & Mrs. James Welch Ms. Leslie F. Welch & Dr. M.T. Vivas Ms. Blanca Whitehead Mr. Douglas & Mrs. Catherine Gogarty Winnett ‘81 Dr. Michael Wong & Ms. Kathleen Jiang Dr. & Mrs. Randolph Wong Mrs. Annie Young Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Yup Mr. & Mrs. John L. Zaro Mr. & Mrs. John Zimmerman

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Partners in Mission Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. John Afanasiev Ms. Sarita Ahern Ms. Jan Akers Mrs. Sandy Albers Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Almendral Ms. Denise J. Anderson & Ms. Anne Anderson Mr. William R. Armstrong & Ms. Sabrina Stewart Ms. Cielle Backstrom Sr. Carol Baetz, RSM Mr. Bryan & Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Brian P. Barba Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barba Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Barrera Mr. & Mrs. Robert Barron Mr. & Mrs. Jean-Paul Barthe Ms. Sandra Berry Mr. & Mrs. James D. Biernat Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bohnert Mr. & Mrs. Ron Bongard Sr. Pauline Borghello, RSM Mr. & Mrs. Rich Bottarini Mr. & Mrs. John Bracco, Sr. Ms. Roxanne Brady Sr. Marguerite Buchanan, RSM Sr. Corita Burnham, RSM Ms. Lisa Cairo Mr. & Mrs. James Callahan Sr. Judy Cannon, RSM Mrs. Shirley Cauterucio Ms. Tracy Chmelauskas Ms. Patricia J. Ciampi Class of 2019 Mr. Edward W. Collins Ms. Mary Collins Mr. Eric & Mrs. Donna Colson Ms. Anne Comolli Sr. Patty Creedon Mr. Mark Crockett Ms. Laura Cruickshanks Mr. Bradley Davis Lea DeCaro & Mr. Michael DeCaro Mrs. Leonore Dei Rossi Mr. & Mrs. Michael Del Carlo Mr. John Delaney Ms. Sandra Devencenzi Mrs. Luann Dickson Mr. Michael Diltz & Mrs. Cheryl Butts-Diltz

Friends of Mercy Donors Ms. Clare Dolim Mr. & Mrs. John Dombkowski Mrs. Patricia Dugoni Ms. Shannon Durnin Mrs. Peggy Edhammer Mr. & Mrs. David Egigian Ms. Nancy Ehrmann Mr. Steve Epstein Sr. Jean Evans, RSM Mr. Mike Fadelli Mr. & Mrs. Denis Fama Mr. Gary Ferguson Mr. Christopher & Mrs. Alanna Filippi Ms. Cathy Fontaine Mr. & Mrs. Ray Fontana Ms. Summer Foster Ms. Patricia Fraher Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fraher Sr. Rosann Fraher, RSM Mr. Kevin Friel Dr. Eugene C. Gaenslen Mrs. Marie Gahn Mr. Joe Galletta Sr. Michelle Gorman, RSM Mr. Robert Grassilli, Jr. Ms. Maureen Grazioli Ms. Kathleen Guerin Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Guzzetta Ms. Ellen Hage Mr. & Mrs. Gregory P. Hart Mr. Richard Harville Mrs. Dorothy Heinrichs Mr. & Mrs. Steve Heinrichs Ms. Rosemarie L. Hoxeng Mr. Mark Hutcherson c/o Mr. Oscar Grobel, POA Mr. & Mrs. Mike Hutchins Mr. Edmund Ibarra Ms. Dennis H. Irving Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Johnson Ms. Mouna Kayed Mr. & Mrs. Dan Kelly Mr. Kevin Kelly & Ms. Erin Jaeb Ms. Maria Kibblewhite Mr. Robert Knebel Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Knight Ms. Katie Kruizenga Mr. & Mrs. Gehard Kugies Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kusber Ms. Christina Lafromboise

Mr. & Mrs. John Lagios Mr. James Lalonde Sr. Eileen Lazmino Mr. & Mrs. Scott O. Leaver Mr. & Mrs. Morgan C. Lee Ms. Christin Lindberg Ms. Julie Lucchesi Mr. & Mrs. Sam Lund Mr. Christopher Lyon Father Michael Mahoney O.F.M, Cap. Mr. Siegfried Mattern Mr. Richard Mattson & Mrs. Barbara Brawn Ms. Rana Mazber Sr. Esther McEgan, RSM Sr. Marietta McGannon, RSM Sr. Jane Meuse Dr. & Mrs. Charles Micchelli Mr. Tim Molak Mrs. Mercedes Montiel Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Morey Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Mountain Ms. Patricia Moy Mr. James Murphy Mr. Jerry T. Murphy Ms. Cathy A. Murray Ms. Jean Nelsen, EA Ms. Andie Nguyen Mr. Leo Nicolini Ms. Marilyn E. Norton Ms. Laurel O’Connor Sr. Joan Marie O’Donnell, RSM Mr. & Ms. Vernon Olsen Ms. Marilyn M. Orr Mr. & Mrs. August Pabst Ms. Lorraine Pagan Ms. Bekah Paige Mr. & Mrs. Marc Pasquini Ms. Noeleen Pattison Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pearl Ms. Jessica Pelz Mr. Jeff Pepin Mr. Brian Perkins Mr. Gus Petropoulos Mr. & Mrs. Jose Efrain Pineda Ms. Liana Plumpton Sr. Marian R. Power, RSM Algirdas Ratnikas Mr. & Mrs. James Reed Mrs. Rebecca Rivera

Sr. Carmen Rodriguez, RSM Mrs. Genevieve Rollins Ms. Connie Romeo Mr. Frank Romeo Mrs. Janette Roos Ms. Deana Rosaia Sr. M. Janet Rozzano, RSM Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Rudolph Mrs. Barbara Ruggiero Ms. Joan Ryan Father John Ryan Ms. Sherron Sandrini Mr. Clem Schablaske Mrs. MaryLou Schoone Mr. William E. Scott & Ilona M. Scott Mr. Sanford Seaman Mr. Michael Seil Mr. Rey Serrano Ms. Theresa A. Shanley Mr. Jeremy & Mrs. Suzanne Shelley Mr. & Mrs. Gail Siri Ms. Terri Sonoda Ms. Colleen S. Soracco Mr. & Mrs. Nikola Stefanac Mr. & Mrs. Mark Stoye Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Thomson Mr. Barry Thornton & Ms. Susie Friday Mr. James R. Tilton & Dr. Karen A. Dittrich Ms. Penne Tognetti Mrs. Elsie Tonelli Mr. & Mrs. John Torrey Ms. Hanan Totah Mr. & Mrs. James Townsend Ms. Patricia Turay Mrs. Liana Turchet Mr. & Mrs. John E. Tursi Mr. & Mrs. Detrone B. Vailuu Ms. Georgia Wasley Mr. Clarke Watson & Ms. Alanna Chan Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Watson Ms. Christine Whelan Mr. Daniel Whelan Mr. & Mrs. Gary Whitehill Mrs. Candice Williams Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Rick Winningham Mrs. June Wisecarver Mrs. Merle Wolfe Mr. & Mrs. Belles Yelda

Corporations, Organizations & Foundation Donors Anonymous Aetna Alpha Media, LLC AmazonSmile Foundation Anonymous Apple Matching Gift Program Archdiocese of San Francisco Bay Scholars BD Charitable Beck Brothers Bella Charitable Foundation Boston Private Bright Funds Capital Group Co Charitable Foundation (corp matching gift) ChevronTexaco Matching Gift Program Class of 1978

Community Health Charities Daughters of Charity Foundation Docusign Drum Foundation Duggan’s Serra Mortuary Franklin Templeton Investments Genentech, Inc. Gordon Aatlo Designs, Inc. Hanson Bridgett LLP Hooked on Golf Foundation Intuit Junipero Serra High School Kibblewhite Precision Machining Kingston Media Marks Family Foundation Mattel, Inc c/o Children’s Foundation

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Mercy Education System of the Americas Mercy High School Alumnae Assoc. Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation, Inc. Mondrian Investment Partners (U.S.) Inc. Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angeles Notre Dame High School Belmont Oracle Corporation Rui Does Taxes, Inc Rupert H. Johnson, Jr. Foundation Salesforce Schwab Charitable Fund Silicon Valley Bank Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, West Midwest Community

Sisters of the Presentation Alumnae Assoc. St. Catherine Catholic School St. Catherine of Siena School St. Gregory School St. Paul High School Alumnae Assoc. St. Pius Catholic Church Swarovski Matching Gift Program The Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation The United Irish Cultural Center, Inc. VISA Frontstream c/o Givingstation Wells Fargo Bank William C. Cody Scholar Foundation Young Chamber Musicians Young Men’s Institute Council #32

Scholarship, Tribute & Endowment Fund Donors Anonymous Ms. Jan Akers Mrs. Penny Stack Alexander ‘78 Mrs. Brenda V. Almes & Mr. Stevin R. Almes Mrs. Gina Mei Anderson ‘95 Anonymous Archdiocese of San Francisco Ms. Valerie Armento ‘69 Ms. Lisa Armento ‘78 Ms. Rita Raffo Arnold ‘75 Ms Angelica Arnold ‘16 Mr. Rui Azevedo Ms. Cielle Backstrom Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Baldocchi Ms. Marianne Barrett ‘78 Bay Scholars Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Beal Bella Charitable Foundation Mr. Peter Benz & Mrs. Kelli Benz Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bianchi Mr. & Mrs. James D. Biernat Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bigelow Mrs. Laura Gillard Blue Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bohnert Mr. & Mrs. Jason S. Bradshaw Ms. Ann M. Brady & Ms. Kathleen T. Harold Mr. Neil Brosnan & Mrs. Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ‘02, Ed.D Ms. Andrea Cabano Ms. Colleen Carter & Mr. Eric A. Larsen Mr. George Caughman Mrs. Deborah Ciucci Class of 1978 William C. Cody Scholar Foundation Mr. & Mrs. David Collins Ms. Laura Cruickshanks

Daughters of Charity Foundation Mr. Bradley Davis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Del Carlo Mr. Kirk Demlinger Mr. Dino & Mrs. Gabriella Bonalanza DeRanieri ‘59 Ms. Sandra Devencenzi Mr. & Mrs. John Dombkowski Drum Foundation Duggan’s Serra Mortuary Mr. Steve Epstein Ms. Patricia Flanagan ‘65 Mrs. Christine Folan & Mr. Mike Folan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fraher Franklin Templeton Investments Mr. Joe Galletta Mr. Bart & Mrs. Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85 The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation Guy & Gig Ms. Karen Hanrahan Ms. Eileen Horan Ms. Rosemarie L. Hoxeng Mrs. Vivien Broeker Hoyt ‘78 Mr. Mark Hutcherson Intuit The United Irish Cultural Center, Inc. Mr. Darrell Justus Mr. & Mrs. Hani Kaileh Ms. Mouna Kayed Ms. Maria Kibblewhite Mr. & Mrs. John Lagios Mr. James Lalonde Ms. Jennifer Lambdin & Mr. Mark Schack Ms. Julie Lucchesi Ms. Rana Mazber Mr. Tim Molak

Ms. L. Veronica Broeker Montgomery ‘76 Dr. Radha Nayak & Dr. Christopher J. Dowd Ms. Jean Nelsen, EA Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nootbaar Notre Dame High School Belmont Mrs. Nancy Smith O’Brien ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin H. O’Connor Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’Donnell Ms. Jessica Pelz Mr. Jeff Pepin Mr. Gus Petropoulos Mrs. Mary McElligott Porter ‘62 Mr. & Mrs. Rolando A. Postigo Mr. & Mrs. James Reed Mr. & Mrs. Ron K. Rock, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Romeo Mrs. Catherine Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rowan Salesforce Mr. Michael Seil Mr. Rey Serrano Sisters of the Presentation Alumnae Association St. Catherine Catholic School St. Catherine of Siena School St. Gregory School St. Paul High School Alumnae Association St. Pius Catholic Church Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Thomson Mrs. Elsie Tonelli Mr. & Mrs. John Torrey Ms. Hanan Totah Mr. & Mrs. John E. Tursi Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Veronello Ms. Alison Vorsatz ‘98 Mrs. Dorothy Wagers ‘35 Ms. Yvonne Wun Young Men’s Institute Council #32

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fraher Mr. Bart & Mrs. Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85 Mr. Jonathan T. Hagstrum & Ms. Catherine R. Paddock Ms. Karen Hanrahan Mr. & Mrs. Hani Kaileh Ms. Mouna Kayed Mr. James Lalonde Ms. Betsy D. Liberty Ms. Rana Mazber Mr. & Mrs. Jose J. Montiel, Jr. Ms. Patricia Moy Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nootbaar Mr. & Mrs. Kevin H. O’Connor Ms. Laurel O’Connor Mr. & Mrs. Rolando A. Postigo

Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr.

Special Event Donors Anonymous Mr. John C. & Mrs. Melinda Adams Mrs. Brenda V. Almes & Mr. Stevin R. Almes Anonymous Mr. Rui Azevedo Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Baldocchi Mrs. Betty Battaglia Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Beal Mr. Peter Benz & Mrs. Kelli Benz Mrs. Laura Gillard Blue Mr. & Mrs. Jason S. Bradshaw Ms. Ann M. Brady & Ms. Kathleen T. Harold Mrs. Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ’02, Ed.D Ms. Colleen Carter & Mr. Eric A. Larsen Mrs. Christine Folan & Mr. Mike Folan

& Mrs. Ron K. Rock, Jr. & Mrs. James Rodriguez & Mrs. Tom Rowan Rey Serrano James R. Tilton & Dr. Karen A. Dittrich Ms. Hanan Totah Mr. & Mrs. Marc M. Worrall

Partners in Mission

Matching Gift Donors

Anonymous Mr. John C. & Mrs. Melinda Adams Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Penelope Stack Alexander ‘78 Apple Matching Gift Program Ms. Lisa Armento ‘78 Aetna BD Charitable Mr. & Mrs. Len Beatie Ms. Margaret Bentson ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Ken Bousquet Bright Funds Capital Group Co Charitable Foundation ChevronTexaco Matching Gift Program Class of 1978 Ms. Laura Cruickshanks Dr. Brian J. Dean & Ms. Jenny R. Stevens Docusign Mrs. Jennifer Mullin Fisher ‘86 Franklin Templeton Investments The Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation Genentech, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. John Halas Hanson Bridgett LLP Mr. & Mrs. David Hogan Intuit Mr. Kenny Kato & Barbara Patterson Mr. & Ms. John J. Kelleher Marks Family Foundation Mr. Kimathi Marangu & Ms. Andrea Pappajohn Mrs. Joanne Vodicka Marks ‘79 Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. McCarthy Ms. Ann Middlebrook ‘79 Ms. Gwen Miguel Mondrian Investment Partners (U.S.) Inc. Ms. Florence A. & Ms. Susan O’Driscoll Oracle Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin J. Parodi Mr. & Mrs. Ron K. Rock, Jr. Ms. Katherina Roque Panomvana ‘94 Mr. & Mrs. James J. Roy Salesforce Schwab Charitable Fund Swarovski Matching Gift Program Ms. Michelle Thompson ‘05 VISA Frontstream c/o Givingstation Wells Fargo Bank

Gift in Kind Donors Ajam Family Aquage Hair Salon Books Inc. David’s Tea Kingston Media Lavish Skin Marangu PappaJohn Family Mary Louise Castillo Nicole Liles Salon & color

Philz Coffee Ricafort Family Mr. & Mrs. Ron K. Rock, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Romeo Mrs. Barbara Ruggiero Ms. Elena Ruggiero ‘96 Sammons Family Schaul Family

Please contact Mercy’s Advancement Office with corrections and accept our apologies for any inadvertent omissions. Gifts listed were received 7/1/18 to 6/30/19. THE OAKS 2019 39 HONOR ROLLWINTER OF DONORS

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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 Vorsatz Family Award, In Loving Memory of Arica Vorsatz ’00 Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship Funds

Andrews Family Scholarship Jeanne W. Ward Bone ’36 Scholarship Katherine Barrett Scholarship Mary T. Carey ‘41 Memorial Elizabeth Cattori Kruse ‘38 Scholarship Jeanine Cauley ‘86 Memorial Scholarship Mary Cooney Memorial Library Fund Fine Arts Department Fund Fregosi Family Scholarship Fund Carol Galetta Ames Scholarship Fund Karen Hare ‘78 Scholarship Karen Hanrahan Angel Scholarship Mercy High School Angel Fund Catherine McAuley Alumnae Scholarship Sisters of Mercy 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 40 2018-19 MERCY ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL REPORT BURLINGAME

ALUMNAE

Welcome

ALUMNAE DAUGHTERS

Class of 2023!

Pictured left to right on the Senior Stairs: Maria-Angelica Baronia Allen '88 and Maya Allen '23 Colleen Gallagher Langridge '92 and Olivia Langridge Mary K. Gallagher Musich '90 and Isabella Musich '23 Susan Razura Torres '81 and Naomi Torres '23 Anne Braten Rocha '87 and Rebecca Rocha '23 Bridget Giovannoni Collaco '89 and Sabrina Collaco '23 Jodi Guetersloh Massucco '89 and Mikayla Massucco '23 Marta Fajardo Sangervasi '83 and Paloma Sangervasi '23 Mella Keenan Jensen '80 and Fiona Jensen '23

Congratulations Jubilarians Congratulations to the following Sisters of Mercy 50 , 60 and 70 Year Jubilarians! Mercy Burlingame alumnae - Sisters Anne Murphy ‘69 (50 year), Ann Rooney ‘59 (60 year); Mercy Burlingame teachers - Sisters Carolyn Krohn (50 year), Ellen FitzGerald (60 year), Joan Marie O’Donnell (60 year), and Sister Rosaleen O’Sullivan (70 year); Former principal Sister Janet Rozzano (60 year.) For more about the Sisters https://www.sistersofmercy.org/westmidwest/west-midwest-2019-jubilarians/

Sr. Ann Rooney ‘59

60 Years

Sr. Anne Murphy ‘69

50 Years

Sr. Joan Marie O’Donnell

60 Years

Sr. Carolyn Krohn

50 Years

Sr. Janet Rozzano

60 Years

Sr. Ellen FitzGerald

60 Years

Sr. Rosaleen O’Sullivan

70 Years

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CLASS NOTES Let us know what you are up to! We love to have information for the Class Notes section of The Oaks. Submit your updates and photos online through the Mercy website at www.mercyhsb.com/alumnae/submit-news. If you prefer to email us, you can send your news to alumnae@mercyhsb.com. We can’t wait to hear from you! — Jamila Sinlao Zanette ‘04, Alumnae Relations Manager

1941

Ruth Curran Dolim turned 95 on February 6, 2019. The whole family came home on the weekend of February 2, 2019, including Steve and Margie Dolim, Michael and Stephanie Dolim, Clare Dolim, Judy Dolim Shafer ‘77 and Lily Shafer, as well as Greg Dolim and Terry Timmons Dillon. They celebrated with a wonderfully delicious lunch at Mezzaluna in Half Moon Bay. A good time was had by all!

Motel restaurant in Millbrae. We dwindled from 30 to three and this year only Mary Monast Carvalho and Roberta still hope to have lunch there before the year is out. Joan Retchless Lawson died this year and Pat Morton Butler is unable to travel. I wish I could tell all our stories, the joys and sorrows of 69 years! We will never forget our four years at Mercy that gave us a wonderful, educated start to our Future!”

1947

Joan Lorentz Del Secco enjoyed a fun lunch with

Sr. Marilyn Gouailhardou ‘47, RSM, Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ‘02, and Mary Lund.

1949

Kathleen Morgan Hatthorn now lives in Helena, MT with her husband Marv, near their daughter Siobhan.

1950

Roberta Pinn Craig writes, “It has been 69 years since our Class of 35 young women graduated from Mercy High School, Burlingame. Our stories are varied and remarkable as we are. We started meeting every April, ten years after Graduation. Three of our classmates had died and we felt it necessary to keep in touch. First our Reunions took place in someone’s home and then in various restaurants and finally for years, at the El Rancho 42 MERCY HIGH SCHOOL BURLINGAME

1953

Lois Daly Bonvicino, JoAnn Lyons Quadt, Kathleen Doherty Moran, and Nancy Conway DeSmedt got together at Kinkaid’s in Burlingame for lunch on August 6th. They can’t believe it’s been 66 years since they graduated. Lois writes that the gathering was filled with “lots of laughs and lasting friendship!”

1955

Carol Ann Bocci Nulk and her husband Bob celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends on June 13, 2019. Subsequently they took an adventurous land and sea cruise tour to Alaska seeing breaching whales, eagles, sea otters, puffins, bears and lots of ice! Many beautiful scenes, glaciers and mountains where the culture for many is to live off the grid. Absolutely fascinating! They traveled by train, bus, plane and ship from the Inside Passage to the Yukon, Barrow on the Arctic Coast, Mt. Denali, Anchorage, Homer and Kodiak. A wonderful way to celebrate many years of love and happiness. Carol writes, “We have been truly blessed.”

CLASS NOTES Liz Emrey, Diana Gaul Cull, Maureen “Muffy” Murphy Jenkins, and Sister Joan Burke met

1956

Ann Duffy Meuser has moved with her husband Bill to Denver, North Carolina a little over a year ago to be near their daughter, Jeanette, and her family. It took them awhile to get use to the new area and weather. So far they have lived through two hurricanes, falling trees and being snowed in. It’s a lot different from California! They have had a busy year, including the marriages of three grandsons, and the birth of twin great-grandchildren. Ann and Bill now have 13 great-grandchildren and feel so blessed.

together for lunch on July 1st. Joan is on medical leave from her mission work in Kenya. Liz is a pastor in Charlottesville. Diana and Muffy are both retired now. They have kept up their friendship for over 60 years!

1958

Jeanne Bergquam Doerr became a widow in 2007. Since then she has made several trips to Italy and China teaching English as a second language. She retired from Franchise Tax and completed her BS in Gerontology. Jeanne has 3 children and 6 grandsons, and is presently living in Indio, CA.

1959

Janice Pelfini Marshall just got back from Calistoga, where she had a wonderful time with her family. Calistoga has wonderful food, wine, and sunshine, the perfect place to relax. Janice has two grandsons: Colin is a senior this year, and majoring in film at Loyola Marymount, and Justin will be a freshman at Cal Poly.

1960

Patricia Conway Putkey and Mary McCarrick ’64 are traveling together again, this time on another Jesuit pilgrimage in Paris.

1961

Sister Philip (Sharon) Ellenberger had a busy year. In May she was able to attend the graduation of her great nephew, Bijan Varjavand, from John Hopkins University with honors. He is the grandson of her sister, Susan Varjavand ‘59, deceased last September. He is a fine young man, and staying over there to get his masters. Sister Philip came home to have her left shoulder replaced (due to arthritic changes) and the healing has been amazing. Then she directed two Sisters’ 30 day retreats in preparation for their final vows. (PHOTO above Sr. Phillip, second from right, at the community’s August birthday party.)

1962

Maureen Murphy Jenkins just welcomed her fifth grandchild, little Beckett Leroy Jenkins-Brown, into the family, a most beautiful baby. The entire family is delighted and grateful to God!

1963

Maureen Marconi and her husband just returned from a relaxing trip sailing along the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers aboard the American Queen steamboat. It was like stepping back in time to the early-to-mid 1800s when steamboating was the only way to travel along America’s rivers. They visited the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and the Abe Lincolm museum in Hodgenville, KY.

1964

Peggy Cosgrave still lives in New York City and will mark 50 years as a professional actor next year. Earlier this year, she won the 2019 Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play for her performance in “Ripcord.” She will be appearing in “Over the River and Through the Woods” and “Kalamazoo” this fall. In November, Peggy will spend two weeks in Venice, Italy along with her niece

Heather Cassell ‘91.

1966

Ginny Derby Williamson had lunch with several alums from the Class of 1966 at the home of Barbara

Rouse Young ‘66 in Foster

City including (seated, L to R)

Lynn Whelan, Karen O’Rourke Romero, Ginny Derby Williamson,

Linda Fulvio, (standing, L to R) Anna Epstein (Mills HS alum), Marianne Calegari, Sister Sharon McMillan SND, and Mary Hustedt Milton. Ginny writes, “We had a great time! We all went to Our Lady of Angels starting in Kindergarten!” THE OAKS WINTER 2019 43

CLASS NOTES

1967

Jan Pariani Caron and her husband Joey celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their two sons, their wives, and four granddaughters in Lago Maggiore, Italy this summer. They made lots of memories which included tons of laughs and even more gelato! Jan writes, “We might go a little slower at 70 but we keep going and are enjoying every minute.”

Featuring classic and unique designs in both fine and fine fashion jewelry, the store also carries colored gemstones and is a diamond broker. One of the store’s specialties is helping clients find that special item and offers both quality and value in a friendly environment. Mercy graduates and their families are given special pricing, and Christine loves catching up with former classmates and meeting fellow Mercy Girls.

Karen Ringue Fear and her husband Douglas celebrated 50 years of marriage with their family in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

1973

Class Update: Classmates from 1973 shared dinner, memories & laughs at Sapore in Burlingame in July. Any ‘73 alumnae that would like to attend the next dinner please contact Melanie Meisel-Cirigliano at Melcie2@aol.com. Pictured from L to R: Janet Gilmore, Sharon

Raffaelli, Mary Cullen, Lynn Aubright, Barbara Campi, Patty O’Leary, Melanie Meisel, Joanne Lawler, Dorothy Brown, and Kathy Morgan.

1974

1969

Class Update: The Class of 1969’s 50th reunion celebration spanned two days, with a Saturday night dinner at the Crowne Plaza in Foster City and Sunday activities at Mercy. Both events attracted over 40 classmates for a total of 53 different participants, coming from Connecticut, New York, Alaska and Oregon as well as throughout California. Lynne Rosaia was the masterful instigator and organizer, Janice Cappa Rodondi the adroit decorator (who included a poignant memorial for the 10 classmates who have passed on), and Kitty Burns-Nasrow the trivia contest creator. Lori Breining Gelvin showed the 60th birthday class video and Val Armento set up a school and P.E. uniform display both days. For roughly 20 hours, “The Majestics” reigned, and a good time was had by all. Inspired by the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics to do more than just the occasional recreational swim, Val Armento (PHOTO at left) recently completed 10,000 miles. She started with only one-quarter to one-half mile at a time, then worked up to one mile or more. For the past decade, she has swum at least 365 miles a year.

1972

Christine Carrere Thoresen is busy, busy after inheriting the family jewelry business. The fourth generation of her family to be a jeweler, Christine’s store, Gordon Aatlo Designs, celebrating 42 years in San Carlos, provides services on all types of jewelry including repairs, custom designs, re-styling and restoration of family heirloom pieces. 44 MERCY HIGH SCHOOL BURLINGAME

Janine Mignault Greenwald is feeling forever grateful that she had the opportunity to attend Mercy events honoring two women who had significant impacts on her life: Mrs. Genevieve Rollins (pictured with Anne Armento Dunn ‘74) and Sr. Suzanne Toolan (pictured with members of the Class of ‘74 at Making A Difference 2019).

CLASS NOTES

1977

Mary Ann Toschi Walker retired in November 2017 after 39 years in teaching. 30 of those years were dedicated to Catholic Schools. Now she reaps the “benefits” of her “reward being in heaven” instead of in retirement! Nevertheless, she is abundantly blessed! She has 4 grandsons (in one family) spanning ages 6 years to 6 months old, and 1 granddaughter who is 18 months old. They are the true treasures in her life. Mary Ann’s daughters are strong, independent, successful women who constantly make her proud. She is now a Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay where she gets her “fix” for teaching. She loves the products, people connections, and is thrilled that several of her Mercy sisters are in the MK organization with her. In August, she and her husband celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. Mary Ann writes, “I owe by confidence and focus in life to my Mercy experience. Happy 45th Homecoming to my 1974 classmates!”

1975

Since graduation from Mercy, Jean Marie Kelly Buckley has been busy with her work in education while raising her family. She has been married to Tom for 33 years and has two sons, Nick (32) and Ryan (30). Jean Marie raised her sons in the town she was raised in, Burlingame. Professionally, after working in the public school system for over 23 years, Jean Marie created resources and businesses to support education including her Educational Consulting practice, Buckley Education; a school platform, Your School Profile; a relocation business, Golden Gate Relocation (McGuire Real Estate); and keeps busy writing and teaching. While not working, Jean Marie travels to her Tahoe home with her husband and friends/family. Jean Marie regularly shares and reflects on her years at Mercy High School as being transformative. Her education at Mercy created a belief that anything is possible. Many of Jean Marie’s friends and relatives are Mercy alummae and stories are often shared of the days of reflecting and learning throughout the halls and grounds of Mercy.

Judith “Judy” Gumba Keating met her husband Kevin at USF in 1977 and they have been married for 39 years. They just celebrated their anniversary on August 3, 2019. Their older son, Casey Keating, M.D. finished his residency at Stanford with a specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, specializing in Interventional procedures of the spine/joints and pain management. He is practicing at Renown Medical Center in Reno, Nevada, and was married to Christine last October. Judy and Kevin’s second son, Nicholas, has been in the US Air Force for 10 1/2 years. He is married to Lisa, and they have two children, Tyson 4 1/2 years and Sonya 1 1/2 years old. Judy has been an R.N. for 38 years. Kevin is retired and is happiest being a grandpa.

Caroline Connolly Bottoms celebrated her 60th birthday in Ireland, a gift from her daughter Lauren Bottoms ‘05 and son Bradley Bottoms (Serra ‘10). They treated Caroline to a magical trip to Ireland, including Dublin, Galway, Clifden, Killarney, Kilkenny, Cliffs of Moher and Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands where they visited her grandfather’s home and enjoyed time with relatives.

Nora Sotelo Kury (PHOTO at right) and her husband Felix celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at the same chapel where they were married on July 14, 1979!

1978

Moira Cue Friedland became a certified massage therapist in 2005, and retired from United Airlines in 2008. She has been the owner of the California Center for Therapeutic Massage in Redding, CA since 2015.

Mary Adkins Nicholson and her husband Nick just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 16th. They took a short, romantic vacation to San Luis Obispo, and stayed at the Madonna Inn. Adrienne, their oldest daughter, turned 34, and their youngest, Elaine, turned 29. Their beautiful granddaughter, Anabelle, is 9 years old, a Junior Girl Scout, and will begin 4th grade in the fall. “Time has flown,” Mary writes. “We are so blessed!”

Katherine Lacunza Pompili joyfully celebrated the first wedding in her family of her oldest son, Stephen, to Jordan Baxter on June 29 at the Presidio of San Francisco. Jordan, originally from Atlanta, GA, has recently completed her MBA from Berkeley and will be working at McKinsey. Stephen is a Senior Director at Hinge Health. Her daughter Francesca’s ‘12 new company, Festa by Francesca, planned a beautiful Italianthemed rehearsal dinner at Del Popolo in SF. The bride and the groom joined Kathy and her husband Mario in Rome the following week for a reception to meet Mario’s family. Viva i sposi! THE OAKS WINTER 2019 45

CLASS NOTES

1979

Michele Barranti Parres celebrated the wedding of her daughter, Jaime

Parres Cheney ‘06, to Andrew Cheney on September 8th, 2018. Jaime’s sister, Lindsay Parres ‘09, was her maid of honor.

Paula Bove Sedgley and her husband Mark are expecting their youngest son Jake to graduate from UC Davis in the spring. His major is environmental science and policy with a second degree in economics. Her oldest son Cole has married and is living in Davis, where the family has lived since 1997. The family just celebrated Paula’s mom’s 89th birthday and Mark’s father’s 89th birthday in August, and they are hoping to plan something really big next year. Paula and Mark celebrated their 28th anniversary in Italy last September. Lisa Raddie Simmonds was very excited to see everyone in September at the Homecoming reunion. She continues in the medical device industry as Director of Supply Chain and Customer Service at Pulmonx Corporation in Redwood City, a manufacturer of devices to treat lung disease. Lisa loves to travel and hike in her spare time. Her daughter is a junior at Notre Dame Belmont.

1980

Eileen Gilsdorf Delzell has been in private practice as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Consultant and Expert Witness for over 25 years. In February, 2019, Eileen achieved a PhD in Forensic Psychology and has expanded her practice to working with emerging young adults in developing career identities, as a means for avoiding negative life trajectories and achieving healthy and successful adult roles. Dr. Delzell has 3 adult children, 1 granddaughter, a senior Toy Aussie dog, and a 9 week old Decker Terrier puppy. She lives in rural and beautiful Crooked River Ranch, Oregon with her husband, Thom.

1981

Lynn Schuette works for CORA, San Mateo County’s domestic violence organization, as their Assistant Director of Programs. Lynn would love to hear from Mercy alums who have rental properties. CORA has a terrific program for landlords willing to rent their properties to survivors of domestic violence. 46 MERCY HIGH SCHOOL BURLINGAME

1983

Dava Kotta Sheehan has marked many milestones this year, including her mother-in-law’s 95th birthday, which was celebrated with a large family get-together. She also celebrated her daughter’s 18th

birthday, first job working as a party princess, graduation from Woodside High School, and acceptance to Chapman University in Orange, CA where she is going for her BFA in Screenwriting. Dava and her family are SO PROUD of her, although the house is very empty & quiet now!

Deanna Pritchard Bleidistel

1985

and her husband Mike are now experiencing life as empty nesters! Their oldest daughter, Amanda, graduated in 2018 from UCCS and was married this past July at The Broadmoor in Colorado. Deanna and Mike have twins, Andrew and Amber. Andrew is in the Air Force serving in Japan while Amber is completing her degree at Sonoma State to become a teacher! She writes, “We are so blessed and thankful to be enjoying this season in life.”

1986

AnaGloria Rodriguez Wilkinson has recently made the transition into professional art. Trained by Art Renewal Center Living Master Ali Ghassan in classical art, she has been exhibiting in local venues. AnaGloria, along with a group of artists who belong to a collective she founded, the Artistic Edge Collective, recently completed a commission of 6 large paintings for a sports/fitness center, including “Weightlifter,” shown on the left.

CLASS NOTES

1987

Maggie de Vera has been in the healing and helping profession for 30 years as a psychotherapist (Licensed Marriage Family Therapist), Holistic Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Certified Life Coach, Educator, Founder and CEO of a nonprofit organization for disadvantaged and high-risk youth and families, Certified Etiquette Consultant, Clinical Supervisor and Trainer, Speaker, Film Producer, and soon-to-be-published author. In 2019, Maggie began two exciting projects: 1) the invention, creation and development of Charm Cards ™ and 2) her production of a documentary film, “KIDS SAY THE WISEST THINGS.” The Charm Cards ™ are a first-of-its-kind- Therapeutic Playing Cards Game which are the most simple yet powerful deck of cards that can help transform your life and relationships. While working on this venture, Maggie has also been producing and directing her documentary film, “KIDS SAY THE WISEST THINGS” which is set to premiere next year. This is a light-hearted and touching documentary discussing important life issues with a number of young children. For more info on Maggie’s projects, please visit www. deveratecs.com.

1988

Tracy Nabonnè Clemente completed her first Aids LifeCycle, 545 miles from SF to LA over 7 days. It was an experience of a lifetime.

Cynthia Gonzalez Morton celebrated her 29th wedding anniversary with her high school sweetheart, Brian Morton, in January 2019. Unfortunately, three months later Brian succumbed to complications from a Hepatitis B infection. Her Mercy Sisters came together and started a GoFundMe. With the support of

friends and family rallying together, they raised enough funds to help with expenses and fly her and her children back to her hometown of South San Francisco; Brian’s last wish was to show his children his old stomping grounds and re-introduce them to the glory and beauty of the great Lake Tahoe. It was the first time their children had been back to California since their departure, almost 23 year ago, to San Antonio, Texas. There they raised four children together: Kyle (29), Victoria (25), Cassidy (Rabago, 23) and Nathan (19) and have two grandchildren: Hazel (5) and Silas (3) Morton, with a third on the way. She would like to thank all of her Mercy Sisters, friends and families who have been so supportive during this difficult time. She and her family hope to make visiting California an annual tradition.

Kimberley Garrett Paulus and her husband Dan were blessed to celebrate 25 years of marriage on July 30 with a getaway to beautiful Mendocino. They fondly remember having their treasured engagement pictures photographed on the beautiful Mercy grounds way back in 1994. This past summer Kimberley returned to work as an R.N. after many years at home raising her three sons. She is a Nurse Care Manager with Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Stockton, working within their Senior Services department. The program provides case management and outreach to at-risk and medically frail seniors in their homes. Kimberley and her family has resided in Oakdale, CA since 2001.

Silvia Wheatley Young is the founder of FemTruth, a movement for empowerment. In this past legislative session, she helped lead the California coalition to end the tax on menstrual hygiene products (AB31), winning support from Governor Gavin Newsome. Currently, Silvia is mobilizing support for three new bills supporting keeping girls informed, educated and financially independent. She is also the author of My FemTruth: Scandalous Survival Stories, FemTruth – Endometriosis Edition: A Collection of Stories from Courageous Women, and the three-act play, GASLIT. Learn more about Silvia’s work at www.silviayoung.com.

1989

After 15 years at Apple, countless trips to China, and endless hours of conference calls, Angela Conde Barton has retired! She’s left the Bay Area and has settled in Celebration, Florida. Angela is just minutes from Disneyworld, looking forward to traveling for pleasure, and hosting friends and family. THE OAKS WINTER 2019 47

CLASS NOTES

1992

Class Update: Members of the class of 1992 show off their Mercy sweatshirts during an annual girls’ trip to Seattle, WA. Pictured are (Top, L to R) Liz Milian,

Sheila Garcia, Bernadette David Tuason, Beverly Buhain Cruz, (Bottom, L to R) Narimel Tulawan Tarver, Denise Almendral (mother of Zhari Malig ‘21), Evelyn Eng Sue, and Ardees Rabang.

2004

Dr. Jessica Kareff Garibaldi, Psy.D. earned a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, with dual emphases in Marriage and Family Therapy and Gerontology in 2014. In 2019, she earned a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Jessica is a psychologist and is currently working toward completing her remaining hours for licensure. Jessica married her husband, Shahin, in 2016. In 2018, the couple welcomed their son, Dylan. In 2019, they completed their family by welcoming their daughter, Alexia. Jessica resides in San Francisco with her family and is involved in local fundraising and advocacy.

Beverly Buhain Cruz and Chariss Ilarina Wong ‘00 (pictured with Bernadette David Tuason ‘92) performed with the Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble at the inaugural performance of Kaisahan Unidad, a show that explored the story of shared history told through the folkloric dance of the Philippines and Mexico.

1993

Katherine Parodi traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with her daughter Alyssa Parodi ‘17, and fellow alum

Kim Magni ‘93.

1998

After graduating from SJSU in 2007 with a degree in Industrial Design, Cotille Carlson Davis worked at a startup incubator and a venture capital firm before joining thenunknown fashion startup Stitch Fix. Five and a half years later, Cotille proudly attended the opening bell ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange as the company she helped build went public. In July ‘18, Cotille left Stitch Fix to go back to her roots in design and founded Piece Out (pieceout.co), a jigsaw puzzle company that marries her passion for puzzling with Instagram-worthy design. Cotille currently lives in San Francisco with her hot husband. Find her at @Cotille & @pieceoutpuzzles.

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2007

Since graduating from Mercy Burlingame in 2007, Masako Le graduated from UC Davis with a BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a BA in Japanese in 2011 and then a MSc in Forensic Science in 2014. Shortly after that, she studied medicine for four years in Poznan, Poland, and as of June 2019, she earned her MD to become a forensic pathologist (pictured with her grandmother, Junko; her mother, June; and her sister, Midori Le ‘11). On a sad note, Masako and her family have gone through various tragedies in the last few years: her father, grandmother, and grandfather passed away. Her mother was also diagnosed with cancer in early 2016, and treatments have been ongoing since. Masako and family have appreciated all the love and support from the community. While still an expert Disneyland navigator and a lover of languages, Masako has also become a very active member in Toastmasters International, earning her CC, CL, and ALB and now working on her Pathways projects in Dynamic Leadership. She has also been active in her newfound hobby: escape rooms; she is the president and founder of The Escape Room Docs (@escaperoomdocs) and joined the “100 Escape Rooms Club” in May 2019.

CLASS NOTES

2010

After graduating from Mercy,

Lisa Marie Montgomery

2008

On May 25th, 2019, Kristin Donovan, married Adam Silva in Davis, California. The wedding took place at the Alumni Center on the UC Davis Campus where they met in 2010. It was a beautiful day filled with friends, family, great food, and love. Kristin was honored to have her best friend from high school, Jamie Hazelton ‘08, as a bridesmaid. Kristin and Adam now live in Davis with their 2 Springer Spaniels, Patches and Mabel.

(pictured with Gail Anderson of the School of Visual Arts) studied art, photography, and graphic design at College of San Mateo, graduating with Cum Laude with an Associate of Art degree. This fall, she begins her BFA in Design, with a minor in Photography, from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Her dream job title is Creative Director and Fashion AD Panelist for seasonal apparel and design.

2011

Melissa Healey married Rory Coveney on June 21, 2019 at Palm Event Center in the Vineyard in Pleasanton. Fellow alumnae Erica

2009

On June 1st, 2019 Victoria Leroux married Nicholas Brown in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Wine & Roses in Lodi, CA. Victoria and Nick met while both attending San Jose State University. Most of Victoria’s bridal party consisted of friends who have since turned into sisters who she met at Mercy B.

In June 2019, Maria Tañedo graduated from Palo Alto University with her Masters of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Child, and Family Therapy. Maria will continue on her professional journey as an elementary school resilience counselor as well as an associate supporting children and families in the community. Maria celebrates this milestone with the support of her loved ones who include her dearest Mercy sisters and best friends: Amalee Wong ‘09, Sharon Chan ‘09, and Kristine Ortiz ‘09.

Maldonado ‘11 (middle) and Caroline Kowalski ‘11 (right) served as Bridesmaids, while Chrystelle Azcona ‘11 (left) served as Maid of Honor.

Amaré Silva returned to the Mercy Burlingame campus as the Advancement Event and Parent Coordinator in Fall of 2018, and she graduated with honors with a Master of Science in Organizational Development from USF in May 2019. Her heart has always been devoted to educating the whole person, especially supporting the next generation of female leaders. She loves that her role is to foster and enrich the Mercy community!”

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CLASS NOTES

2013

Hannah Collins

Paige Halas just graduated with her Masters in Biotechnology from the University of California, Irvine. This fall, Paige will be returning to UC Irvine to pursue her PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology.

Rebecca Re is currently studying towards her PhD in Organic Chemistry at UCSD in a chemical biology lab studying natural product pathways, such as polyketide synthases and non-ribosomal peptide synthetases. With about three years left in her program, Rebecca hopes to enter the biotech industry as a research scientist to help develop products for different medical treatments.

graduated from Skyline College with two degrees in May. Along with those two degrees, she also earned a certificate in CSU GE Studies. During the summer she taught dance at Mercy’s Tools for School Program with a fellow alum, Julie Allan ‘15. Working at Mercy was surreal and Hannah absolutely loved every second of it. In the Fall she will be attending San Francisco State to study liberal studies.

2015

2016

graduated this past May from UC Berkeley with a double major in Molecular and Cell Biology and Integrative Biology, along with a minor in Disability Studies. She will continue her journey in September with a pre-medical post-baccalaureate program at UCLA.

graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor’s degree in English and minor in American Studies this past June. Upon graduation, she is headed off to Los Angeles to pursue a Juris Doctor at Loyola Law School.

Joyce Celino Aquino

Alexis Solorzano

In Memoriam

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING ALUMNAE IN YOUR PRAYERS. As of this publication, we have noted the “In Memoriams” received between Febuary 2019 to November 12, 2019. Those received after that date will appear in our Spring 2020 Oaks. Karen Rossi Anderson ‘60 Angela Aubry ‘74 Margaret Littmann Baccelli ‘46 Catherine Briand ‘77 Mary Bingham Bringham ‘73 Dorothy Bushnell ‘58 Victoria Casella ‘55

Carol Cummings ‘57 Joan Evans ‘47 Rosemarie Sundstrom Hansen ‘45 Diane Cozzolino Jennings ‘64 Catherine Rouse Jobst ‘60 Judy Gilsdorf Lake ‘67 Ellen Minihan McGibben ‘69

Catherine Johnson McGowan ‘39 Paula Molino Neve ‘51 Carolyn Allen Primc ‘58 Camila Ron Ruiz ‘14 Shea Stella ‘02 Frances Curtis Tidd ‘53 Jeanette Napp Wood ‘51

At each of our school liturgies we pray for those people who have been acknowledged in the Mercy Mass Program. Donations are made in memory of a loved one and to honor others for anniversaries, birthdays, or at times of illness. To enroll a loved one in the Mercy Mass Program, simply contact the Mercy Advancement Office at 650.762.1190 or visit our website at www.mercyhsb.com/giving.

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Articles inside

Class Notes

Annual Report

In Memoriam

The Mercy Fund

Homecoming

Athletics

Campus Events

Academics

Mission

Head of School Homecoming

Making a Difference

The ARC Program

Graduation

Visual and Performing Arts

Leaders in Education