Pilgrim School Annual Report 2022-2023

2022-2023

OurVALUES We are committed to…

Individuality & Community We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, and expect that they are working towards the betterment of our community.

Kindness

We demonstrate kindness and respect for each other and ourselves.

Inclusion

We welcome all individuals in our community while celebrating differences and seeking understanding and belonging.

Service

We commit ourselves to act in the service and support of others.

Innovation

We focus on the future and how we can improve and make positive changes in our community and beyond.

Play

We embrace intellectual, physical, and conceptual play as fundamental parts of learning.

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Our

PURPOSE To inspire and challenge students to better themselves and the world around them.

Table of CONTENTS WELCOME

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ADVANCEMENT REPORT

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

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ALUMNI

Welcome from the Head of School Strategic Plan Welcome from the Governing Board

Sustainability Initiatives Athletics Program Updates Pilgrim Parent Association

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Giving Circles Donors Financial Statistics

Congratulations to the Class of 2023

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WELCOME HEAD OF SCHOOL from the

Dear Pilgrim Community, I am pleased to present the annual report that captures the voices and narratives of our wonderful school community during the 2022-2023 academic year. It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I share our accomplishments and aspirations over the past year. We have so much to be grateful for and to celebrate. Now with the strategic plan in hand, we have rebranded and started working on some of the initiatives on Sustainability and DEIB, enhancing our Arts, Engineering, and SST programs, and our Long Range Financial Plan to name a few. In October 2022, we said goodbye to our old mascot, the Patriots, and welcomed the Panthers.

Panther pride started strong in 2022 with multiple league titles in Flag Football, Soccer, and Boys’ Volleyball. We are creating an identity of competitive athletics through hard work and determination of spirit. Every Monday, we came together as a community providing much-needed bonding moments for our students, faculty, and staff and celebrating many different cultural celebrations and sustainability efforts. Service-learning programs on and off campus continued to engage our entire community to give back and provide valuable learning experiences. Another exemplary year of college placements ensured that our newest Pilgrim alumni are wellpoised to continue their learning journey beyond Pilgrim.

We couldn’t have accomplished any of this without the generosity of our donors, supporters, and partners.

We had a record-breaking year with our Pilgrim Fund and a very successful 80’s Prom Gala that raised funds for our tuition assistance program. We also enjoyed many wonderful opportunities to connect with our entire community and much-needed dancing!

We remain committed to providing the best possible education and opportunities to enrich our students’ unique journey and look forward to another amazing school year where we inspire our students to better themselves and the world around them.

Warmest regards, PATRICIA KONG Head of School 2

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WELCOME C HAIR OF THE from the

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GOVERNING BOARD

Governing Board Members

Dear Friends,

2022-2023

What a great pleasure it has been to be a part of Pilgrim School’s growth during the 2022-2023 school year! From the incredible athletics achievements to many celebrations that promote our diversity and interests, it has been a thoroughly engaging and collaborative year for everyone at our school. The Pilgrim Governing Board is truly grateful to share this journey with our incredible community!

Hal Bastian Myra Chan Henry Chun Naomi Despres, Board Chair Sandra Dewey

The Governing Board’s focus steadfastly remains on Pilgrim’s future and we are committed to ensuring that our Strategic Plan is given the support that it needs for success. We continue to be inspired by the Pilgrim community’s extraordinary support of our school. Thank you for your partnership that makes everything possible.

Dan Gellert Rachel Iverson David Kang Nora Malone Shyreen Martin David Ryu

Sincerely,

Jyoti Sarda

Naomi Despres Chair, Pilgrim School Governing Board

Mi Chelle Sorey-Fortier Sarah Trudell-McCoy, Board Secretary

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COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Sustainability Initiatives The 2022-2023 school year marked the official start of Pilgrim’s Sustainability Coordinator position!

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ithin this time, Pilgrim has implemented many successful sustainability practices focused on Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share; ethics derived from most traditional societies adopted by Permaculture. Sustainability in practice is a necessary component to creating a socially and environmentally just and responsible community, and Pilgrim School is well on its way.

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Students actively implemented sustainability practices through weekly Community Monday sessions, wherein they joined a Climate Action or Social Justice Action group to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into curriculum, community, and infrastructure. https://sdgs.un.org/goals The Groups represented Sustainable Development Goals: • Social Justice Action Groups Gender Equality (5) Peace and Justice (16) • Climate Action Groups Responsible Consumption (12) Water (6, 14)

• Climate Action (13) and Reduced Inequalities (10).

The Responsible Consumption Group conducted a school-wide waste audit and assisted in the development and implementation of the new “3 Bin System”, which included a bin for trash, recyclables, and compost—a positive step forward in diverting waste from landfill toward resource recovery. The Land Group researched, designed, and built (with the help of our very talented Facilities Team) three new edible garden beds on campus, located in the elementary playspace and Nancy White Way. They are growing pumpkins for our October festivities in the coming school year.

The Water Group thoroughly researched Pilgrim’s water usage. The group developed several prototype plans to reduce and reuse water on campus, specifically through rainwater collection and developing a new waterefficient toilet system.

Pilgrim’s Early Education and Elementary divisions thrived in implementing Climate Action and Sustainability into their daily practice with their composting system and edible garden beds, where the ladybugs, worms, and insects that have become vital to their sustainability practices. The STEAM department participates in Climate Week activities each September and Earth Month in April. These activities include the twice-run Outdoor Education days, helping our students fall in love with learning outside using their heads, hearts, and hands to become stewards of the Earth.

Faculty and staff formed a Green Team Committee of eight members with representatives from Early Education, Elementary, Secondary, Administration, and Facilities. The group is responsible for creating a School Environmental Management Plan (SEMP), school-wide sustainability policies, and providing assistance to all members of the Pilgrim community in implementing sustainability into our daily practices and curriculum. One of the significant outcomes of this group was developing our 2022-2023 sustainability goal to move towards zero waste using the 6Rs of Sustainability – Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle – as our framework to assist the entire community in taking on this critical responsibility. A Green Team Committee highlight was visiting the Athens Recycling facility and learning where our stuff goes and how to organize our waste systems more effectively at Pilgrim.

The senior leadership team met with Pilgrim’s Sustainability Coordinator, Lauren Kaszubski, to create a 5-year sustainability plan which includes focusing on areas of waste/resource recovery, energy efficiency, biodiversity, and water efficiency each year to bring together the core principles of sustainability and climate action. Pilgrim’s dedicated Facilities Team is working closely to realize Pilgrim’s vision for a more sustainable future. Each year will build on the next, creating opportunities for our school community to learn and grow in this space.

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Pilgrim Panther Athletics: A Year in Review

Fall opened with our middle school flagship program, MS Flag Football, reaching a double final. Winning the Arroyo league in dominant fashion over Sequoyah and losing a heated contest in the tough VCAL league, Coach Concialdi continues to show his vision for excellence.

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year of unprecedented success signaled the excellent quality and infinite possibilities of Pilgrim Panther Athletics. Pilgrim won two overall league titles and five middle school titles, and our Boys Varsity Volleyball team made a run to the Final 8 of CIF Southern Section.

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The Panthers not only excelled but continued its growth by adding to our women’s sports community with MS Girls Soccer, led by Coach Cam. In the meantime, Women’s Varsity Volleyball under Coach Manly doubled their win total and MS Golf competed in three dual matches.

Winter saw Coach Kang capturing the first ever Omega League title in Varsity Soccer. Stars Nika Carrigan ‘23 and Robi Cole ‘23 led the Panthers to a one loss league record and the first playoff appearance in over 10 years.

MS Basketball added another Arroyo league title under star Emiliano Ibarra (8), who led all players in scoring.

Spring was the culmination of hard work, dedication and the idea that sometimes being good is as simple as making the choice to be better.

Boys Varsity Volleyball had been working almost consistently for 18 months and the chemistry was clear on the floor.

Playing a school record high of 32 games, including two Top 3 tournament finishes and five First Team All League players, the season was proof that greatness is all in the work. Senior Robi Cole ‘23 was named First Team All CIF, making him one of the best eight players in a section of 500+ players.

WELCOME TO THE PANTHER DEN. It’s pretty great here.

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Pilgrim Parent Association

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he Pilgrim Parent Association (PPA) is a group of dedicated parents who are committed to building a strong and vibrant community at Pilgrim School. We believe that the health of the school is directly tied to the strength of the parent community and its connection to the student body and the surrounding neighborhood.

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The PPA organizes a variety of events throughout the year to bring the parent and student communities together. A glimpse at our brimming calendar includes, Teacher Appreciation Luncheons, Native American, Asian and Hispanic Heritage events, Black History Month celebrations, Parent Art Nights, and parent-led Book Club meetings. In addition to these events, the PPA provides support for other school-sponsored events, such as Back-to-School Night, Admissions Open House, Outdoor Ed Days, School Musical, Cafe Barnum, Science Night, and Arts Fest. We also coordinate individual class representatives who organize in-class social events throughout the year and support our teachers in a multitude of ways.

We are dedicated to strengthening the tie between Pilgrim School and the local community through volunteering and hosting monthly dinners at The Alexandria House, a local transitional house for women and children, organizing annual Holiday Gift Drive supporting local shelters and foster children, and Pilgrim Sunday, a monthly food distribution program for our unhoused neighbors.

We are grateful to be a part of this community and are committed to continuing the work with our fellow parents to build a strong and vibrant culture at Pilgrim School.

Sincerely, Your 2022-2023 Board Cafe McMullen Co-President

Danielle Steckler Co-President

Liz Bangs VP/Head of Committees

Mary McCloud VP of Class Reps

Liesel Reinisch Secretary

Emily Skinner Treasurer

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W GIVING ADVANCEMENT REPORT

CIRCLES

Giving Circle affiliation is based on cumulative giving per fiscal year. Thank you!

Head of School Circle

Patriot Circle

The Ahmanson Foundation Edward A. and Ai O. Shay Family Foundation California Community Foundation Laurence K. Brown Eunice Choe and Sung Y Do Ilhan Kang Lauren Lexton and Kevin MacCarthy

Anonymous Pilgrim Parent Association Michaela McManus and Mike Daniels Naomi Despres and Arty Nelson Laura Kim and Yousuf Dhamee Krista Smith and Jonathan Hafter Carol Krusmark and Kevin Kleber Seungmi Park and Eugene Kim Elle Pirmoradi and Robert Kiminecz Mary McCloud and Scott Moore Sook Won and James Park Elina and George Siafaris Bruce Gilbert and Joey Soloway Belinda Waltman and Matt Thomson Julia Meltzer and David Thorne Caroline Treadwell Eva and Nicholas Van Brunt Stacen Berg and Paul Zografakis

($25,000 and above)

Founders Circle ($10,000-24,999)

Anonymous (2) Fenton Bailey and William Luther Randy Barbato and Gil Valenzuela Scarleth and Juan Dominguez Xi Yang and Bryan Lee Annie and William Macomber Jiman Park Ellen and Peter Picataggio Cindy and Steves Rodriguez Jocelyn Hayes-Simpson and Bradford Simpson Erica Rothschild and Marcus Spiegel Kari and William Stinehart Laurence Tighe

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ith much gratitude, we acknowledge the following individuals, families, foundations, and friends who made leadership gifts in support of Pilgrim School during the 2022-2023 school year. We recognize and celebrate donors who made gifts of at least $1,958, as members in our Giving Circles.

($5,000 - $9,999)

1958 Circle

($1,958 - $4,999) Anonymous (2) Susana Alberti and Daniel Berdakin Jessica and David Berdakin Natasha and Michael Bernstein Hilary Bidwell

Zoe and James Breen Yeon Kim and Henry Chun ‘98 Jiyoun Kim and Kibum Chun Kate and Robert Fox Qing Yi and Bin Jiang Junghwa Kim and Kisub Jung David Kang Hyunju Son and Raymon Kang Hyunjin and Thomas Kang Amber and Christian Kemmerling Carmel and Christian Lachel Teresa Lang and Jonas Larsen Yuanzhe Li and I-Chun Liu Wendy Priest and Matthew Marmolejo Savina and Samuel Mimoun Elizabeth Bangs and Matthew Oberg Mark Cordoba and James Park Lisa and Lenn Rosenfeld Tara Peris and Joel Rubin Alexandra Tokarewicz and Dan Shattuck Aubrey and Adam Siegel Lauren Soloff and Adam Sher Julie and Winston Stromberg Matilda Zoltowski and Laurent Sungkur Terry and David Taylor Nia Long and Ime Udoka Amanda and Johnny Walker Li Zhang

PILGRIM FUND DONORS

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he Pilgrim Fund, our annual fund, supports every aspect of education and life at Pilgrim.

Classroom improvements, tuition assistance, programs and activities on and off campus, and robust benefits and professional development for faculty and staff are just a few things that are made possible because of the support of our families and friends. We are so proud of our community’s growing participation and grateful for all the difference that each and every one of our donors help to make at Pilgrim.

Thank you for your support and partnership!

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Governing Board Hal Bastian Yeon Kim and Henry Chun ‘98 Julia M. Dalton Naomi Despres and Arty Nelson Sandra Dewey Catherine and Daniel Gellert Rachel Iverson and Benjamin Mulcahy David Kang Nora Malone Shyreen Martin and Sammy Hancock Joan Quinn Mi Chelle Sorey

Alumni, Alumni Parents, Grandparents, and Friends Michael Alanes ‘94 Cristina Angarola Kevin Arnold Susana Alberti and Daniel Berdakin Edward Brown Jasimine N. Brown ‘07 Laurence K. Brown Yeon Kim and Henry Chun ‘98 Julia M. Dalton Sandra Dewey Jason Feazell ‘97 Jeanne and Peter Fellowes George Franco ‘06 Claudio Howard ‘76 Vincent Jacobs ‘83 Khalisha N. Jefferson ‘86 and Royce Jefferson Tim Jhung ‘91 Atsuko Kanai Pamela R. Keon ‘76 Debbie Koller Jacob R. Hamilton ‘15 Shyreen Martin and Sammy Hancock Patty Judy Barbara and Bertram Lovitt

Beth Sieroty Meltzer Desiree DeSurra and Daniel Ming Naomi Despres and Arty Nelson Marie-Jo and Daniel Newlon Joy Ogbunamiri ‘93 Karen Goddy and Kai Palchikoff Dustin J. Park ‘12 Dustin Ralutin ‘96 Blanca and Jose Reyes Cheryl and Michael Sarafian Clare Schneider ‘80 Nelrose Sims Rodney Sino-Cruz ‘96 Mi Chelle Sorey Terry and David Taylor Daphne Walker William M. Weber Larry A. Wiggs ‘97 Oma Karin Williams Yolanda Rebollo and Pierre Wong Tracie and Doug Van Doren Jason Viray ‘96 Joan Quinn

Faculty and Staff Anonymous Amalisa Abels Armine Assatryan Tyler Beardsley Carmen Camacho Maite Cervik Sarah and Michael Chaskes Sheryl Cohen Joe Concialdi Enrique Cortez Rafe Goodwell Connie Hwang and Ryan Grady Rose Hajian Juan Carlos Hernandez Lexie Holden Megan Holmstrom Henya Paul and Stephen Hurley Helene Schwartz and Jason Ickovitz Katie Kanen

Lauren Kaszubski Nora and Henry Kiely Debbie Koller Patricia Kong and Richard Pak Nari Kye Janne Larsen Alexandra Lascano-Morris Robin Lau Alicia and Yovana Levano Kathleen Logue and Gary Mairs Beth Loheed Christine Mai Autumn Koller ‘03 and Joshua Manly Dorian Maynard Linda Miller Thi Nguyen Ryan Oishi Mina Ortega Rachel Pear Samantha Powell and John Falcon Blanca and Jose Reyes Silvia Barajas and Sonia Rodriguez Kathreen Shorkey Amanda Stewart Courtney Terzyan Kerriann Thompson Brian Ulatowski Candace Wai Sherry Walker Liyan Wang and Albert Hu Kristine Williams Michelle Koscielniak and April Wind

Parents Anonymous (23) Lauren Abrahams Tien Cheshier and James Allen Leisa and Michael Andrews Kerry and Scot Armstrong Alicia Ash Maisha Closson and Chris Barnes Karin and Henrik Bastin Jessica and David Berdakin

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Allison Fell and Zachary Berger Natasha and Michael Bernstein Paul Bernstein Hilary Bidwell Isabell and Peter Bogosian Laura and Rob Boyd Zoe and James Breen Ronda Doyal and Bryan Brown Maria and Jon Buscemi Colleen O’Brien and Noah J. Butler Chandler and Steven Chang Gillian and Matthew Chesse Amy Reitsma-Cho and Ramon Cho Sopia and Samuel Choi Carolina Kim and Jengwoo Choo Lily Gonzalez Chow and Travis Chow Yeon Kim and Henry Chun ‘98 Jiyoun Kim and Kibum Chun Maria and Rudy Chung Karolin and Garrett Clyde Fatama and Michael Cohen Ames Ingham and Mariano Cordero Jennifer and Breck Costin Miwa Tripp and Aaron Craig Holly and Kenneth Crosby Kris and Jason D’Amico Michaela McManus and Mike Daniels Amanda Crawford and Tonia Davis Sabine and Jeff Demain Courtney Treut Derderian and John Derderian Laura Kim and Yousuf Dhamee Liz Destro and Blake Dirickson Eunice Choe and Bruce Do Annie Dominguez Scarleth and Juan Dominguez Liesel Reinisch and Gary Eckwortzel Jamie Haller and Craig Ekedahl Hillary Mushkin and Michael Elowitz Samantha Powell and John Falcon

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Kate and Roderick Fenske Kate and Robert Fox Estee Stanley and Bryan Furst Carla Gallo and Mark Satterthwaite Grace Chen and Ling Ge Catherine and Daniel Gellert Amanda George-Ghobrial and Emad Ghobrial Junghyun Kim and Jungmin Go Anahi Nieves and Juan Gonzalez Judy and Nicholas Gotten Connie Hwang and Ryan Grady Sonny Ruscha Granade and Rives Granade Micol and Luke Green Kehaulani and DJ Gregory Rose Apodaca and Paul Andrew Griffith Joanne and Jerod Gunsberg Krista Smith and Jonathan Hafter Tahli Fisher Harkham and Sammy Harkham Carrie and Benjamin Harr Sally Aristei and Jennifer Hartman Youree Henley Liyan Wang and Albert Hu Anne Churchland and Alex Huk Deryn and Robert Hull Heather and Josh Huntington Henya Paul and Stephen Hurley Silvia and Enrique Ibarra Helene Schwartz and Jason Ickovitz Therese Nery and Amad Jackson Qing Yi and Bin Jiang Jessica and Robert Johnson Junghwa Kim and Kisub Jung David Kang Ilhan Kang Hyunju Son and Raymon Kang Hyunjin and Thomas Kang Amber and Christian Kemmerling Yun Jung Choi and Joon Sung Khee Amanda Hayes-Kibreab and Biniam Kibreab Nora and Henry Kiely

Seungmi Park and Eugene Kim Rosy Ku and Paul Kim Elle Pirmoradi and Robert Kiminecz Kari Krusmark and Kevin Kleber Carmel and Christian Lachel Teresa Lang and Jonas Larsen Xi Yang and Bryan Lee Dohee and Phil Lee Seoung and Yong Lee Alicia and Yovana Levano Jennifer Levine Kari and Brad Listi Yuanzhe Li and I-Chun Liu Ivana and Tom Lombardi Lauren Lexton and Kevin MacCarthy Staci Sosa and Omar Macedo Jessica and Hemky Madera Wendy Priest and Matthew Marmolejo Sue Tsai and Thomas Mastorakos Kim Hamilton and Charles Jay Matino Mayanka and Pravin Melville Savina and Samuel Mimoun Desiree DeSurra and Daniel Ming Mary McCloud and Scott Moore Carla and Alberto Moran Elizabeth Newlon Keshni Kashyap and Karl Nilsson Leovijilda Nunez Elizabeth Bangs and Matthew Oberg Jennifer Sung and Alfredo Ok Patricia Kong and Richard Pak Mark Cordoba and James Park Sook Won and James Park Jiman Park Ashley and Brian Pearson Beatrice Shen and Michael Peraza Catherine and Jordan Perry Ellen and Peter Picataggio

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Julie and Derek Posselt Hanaford DeCell and James Pressley Bethany Black and Justin Regan Abigail Schwarzwalder and Timothy Roche Silvia Barajas and Sonia Rodriguez Cindy and Steves Rodriguez Lisa and Lenn Rosenfeld Tara Peris and Joel Rubin James Rwoti Jill and Courtney Sanford Lorraine and Joseph Sarles Sarah and Edward Scannell Rebecca and Michael Schafler Maria and Kevin Scott Alexandra Tokarewicz and Dan Shattuck Todd Shemarya Lauren Soloff and Adam Sher Leslie Rathe and Peter Sherman Elina and George Siafaris

Fill the The Gap FUND

The Fill the Gap Fund was founded in September 2022 to help families of color “fill the gap,” covering the extra expenses that may be cost prohibitive throughout the school year. The funds were raised through ticket sales, concessions and donations from our Movie Night events, and all the proceeds were matched, dollar for dollar, by an anonymous donor. Pilgrim is looking forward to continuing this biannual event to continue raising funds for our families of color.

Aubrey and Adam Siegel Jocelyn Hayes-Simpson and Bradford Simpson Angela Melara and Christopher Singleton Christine Smith Laurence Goldberg and Jonah Smith Isabel Bussarakum and Charles Snyder Megan Wahtera and Peter Soldinger Bruce Gilbert and Joey Soloway Erica Rothschild and Marcus Spiegel Kari and William Stinehart Julie and Winston Stromberg Catherine Simonsen and Patrick Sullivan Matilda Zoltowski and Laurent Sungkur Soyoung and Gene Surh Alison Taylor Angie and Josh Tepper

Fill the Gap Fund Gifts Laura Kim and Yousuf Dhamee Sook Won and James Park Lorraine and Joseph Sarles Kristina Stonebreaker Julia Meltzer and David Thorne Caroline Treadwell Nia Long and Ime Udoka

Belinda Waltman and Matt Thomson Laurence Tighe Chris Heywood and Nick Tomasetti Caroline Treadwell James Tupper Nia Long and Ime Udoka Eva and Nicholas Van Brunt Tracie and Doug Van Doren Carita and Dominick Walker Connie Walsh Julia Fauzia-Whatley and Curtis Whatley Olivia Booth and Jesse Wigutow Misherr Tseng and Benjamin Wong Whitney Friedlander and Alex Woo Lara Howenstine and Benjamin Wynn Min Lee and Toby Yates Caitlin Feury and Christopher Zatta Li Zhang Stacen Berg and Paul Zografakis Lorraine Getz and Adam Zuckert

Gifts-In-Kind and Restricted Gifts The Ahmanson Foundation Edward A. and Ai O. Shay Family Foundation Isabell and Peter Bogosian Anne Churchland and Alex Huk Elle Pirmoradi and Robert Kiminecz Naomi Despres and Arty Nelson Cindy and Steves Rodriguez

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NINJA NATION Anonymous (10) Tien Cheshier and James Allen Janie Hyojeong Jeon and Jin Yong An Kerry and Scot Armstrong Alicia Ash Karin and Henrik Bastin Jessica and David Berdakin Allison Fell and Zachary Berger Natasha and Michael Bernstein Wendy Funes and Richard Best Hilary Bidwell Isabell and Peter Bogosian Navapol and Suppatra Boonyindee Heather Lawless and Jeff Buchanan Lorrayne and Jason Burns Sara and Scott Chapin Susan McMullen and Jeremiah Chechik Amy Reitsma-Cho and Ramon Cho Jiyoun Kim and Kibum Chun Ames Ingham and Mariano Cordero Holly and Kenneth Crosby Amanda Crawford and Tonia Davis Sabine and Jeff Demain Stephen DeSurra Eunice Choe and Sung Y Do Jill Doering Jamie Haller and Craig Ekedahl Shannon Trudell and Eric Etheridge Catherine Fellowes Kate and Roderick Fenske

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rom donating in support to providing snacks and volunteering to help, we were blessed to have our Pilgrim community come together to help make 2022 Ninja Nation on October 3 so successful! We are thrilled to share that the Pilgrim Parent Association raised $44,000 to fund many Athletics and Physical Literacy needs such as a new Gaga Pit for activities on campus and at the Outdoor Ed Day and a Railyard Obstacle Course to target balance, coordination and core muscle training! Thank you to our wonderful donors for their amazing support!

Kate and Robert Fox Dawyn Harrison-Gaither and Lee Gaither Catherine and Daniel Gellert Bruce Gilbert Katie Anawalt and Harrison Gish Anahi Nieves and Juan Gonzalez Maria Luisa Gonzalez Nina Barry and Chris Gorak Judy and Nicholas Gotten Mary-Margaret Grady Connie Hwang and Ryan Grady Kehaulani and DJ Gregory Rebecca Netzel and Mark Grueninger Krista Smith and Jonathan Hafter Sandra and Allen Hamilton Tahli Fisher Harkham and Sammy Harkham Carrie and Benjamin Harr Sally Aristei and Jennifer Hartman Youree Henley Liyan Wang and Albert Hu Anne Churchland and Alex Huk Deryn and Robert Hull Heather and Josh Huntington Silvia and Enrique Ibarra Helene Schwartz and Jason Ickovitz Therese Nery and Amad Jackson Melvin Jackson Linda Lee Johnson

Jessica and Robert Johnson Junghwa Kim and Kisub Jung Bora and Ryan Jung David Kang Hyunjin and Thomas Kang Amber and Christian Kemmerling Nancy Kennedy Amanda Hayes-Kibreab and Biniam Kibreab Eileen Euiyoung Kim Seungmi Park and Eugene Kim Eunhee Kim Hera and Jikun Kim Mira and Joon Kim Lisa Kim Rosy Ku and Paul Kim Carol Krusmark and Kevin Kleber Carmel and Christian Lachel Andrew Lan Stacey Lan Xi Yang and Bryan Lee Dohee and Phil Lee Jennifer Levine Steve Levine Teri Levine Yu Chong Jun and Chul Hyun Lim Yuanzhe Li and I-Chun Liu Ivana and Tom Lombardi Fenton Bailey and William Luther Staci Sosa and Omar Macedo Jessica and Hemky Madera

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Ron Mandell Gina Marcheschi Marian and John Marcheschi Evelyn and Charles Matino Sarah Trudell-McCoy and Ryan McCoy Sarah Smith and Ben McLean Mica McMullen Savina and Samuel Mimoun Desiree DeSurra and Daniel Ming Mary McCloud and Scott Moore Carla and Alberto Moran Elizabeth Bangs and Matthew Oberg Jennifer Sung and Alfredo Ok Suzanne and D.R. Osimo Mark Cordoba and James Park Sook Won and James Park Ashley and Brian Pearson Catherine and Jordan Perry Ellen and Peter Picataggio Sharon Seebach and John Pierce Erin Zimring and Daniel Pipski Amy Wan and Stephen Platt

Alfred Posamentier Betty Bamberg and Joseph Prabhu Hanaford DeCell and James Pressley Cara and Scott Putman Bethany Black and Justin Regan Pamela Reitsma Abby Schwarzwalder and Tim Roche Cindy and Steves Rodriguez Frances Rothschild Marta Gené Camps and John Rutland Jill and Courtney Sanford June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer Patricia Schwartz Alexandra Tokarewicz and Dan Shattuck Elina and George Siafaris Aubrey and Adam Siegel Jocelyn Hayes-Simpson and Bradford Simpson Deborah Lowe and Susan Simpson Nelrose Sims Michelle and Adam Sinclair

Angela Melara and Christopher Singleton Emily Skinner Isabel Bussarakum and Charles Snyder Myoung Kim and Yo Chan Song Jaci Hays and Richard Speight Erica Rothschild and Marcus Spiegel Jan Steckler Sheila Stern Joanna Stevens Kari and William Stinehart Julie and Winston Stromberg Soyoung and Gene Surh James Bekier and Jonathan Swaden Alison Taylor Angie and Josh Tepper Nicole and Michael Ternosky Belinda Waltman and Matt Thomson Julia Meltzer and David Thorne Caroline Treadwell Anita and John Trudell

Gilberto Valenzuela Eva and Nicholas Van Brunt Veasna and Douglas Vanderbilt Katelyn Vanderbilt Stephanie Victorioso Adriana Alberghetti Vinson and Tripp Vinson Jennifer Fenten and Blake Walker Carita and Dominick Walker Amanda and Johnny Walker Julia Fauzia-Whatley and Curtis Whatley Olivia Booth and Jesse Wigutow Michelle Koscielniak and April Wind Min Lee and Toby Yates Ellis and Ju Sung Yoo Caitlin Feury and Christopher Zatta Betsy Koch and Josh Zetumer

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Pilgrim Night Out

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We did not think that we could outdo last year’s Casino Night Gala but boy were we wrong! This year’s Back to ‘80s Prom Gala once again proved how fantastic our community is at having fun together as well as at supporting our school! We could not have asked for a better group of ‘80s prom kings and queens to give us a night to remember and loved seeing our parents, faculty and staff, and friends dancing the night away. A very special shout out to our MC, Paul Scheer, for keeping us entertained!

We raised nearly $140,000 in support of our Tuition Assistance program through generous sponsorships, ticket sales, the best-ever silent auction and text-to-give donations. We are so grateful for everyone for your part in making this event a smashing success in every way. Thank you! We look forward to the next gala in spring 2024!

Pilgrim Night Out Sponsors Diamond Sponsors ($10,000) Fenton Bailey and William Luther Randy Barbato and Gil Valenzuela Pilgrim School Governing Board

Platinum Sponsors ($5,000) Pilgrim Parent Association

Gold Sponsors ($2,500)

Myra Chan and Robert Koven Naomi Despres and Arty Nelson Eva and Nicholas Van Brunt

Silver Sponsors ($1,000)

California Bank & Trust (Henry Chun) Karin and Henrik Bastin Sabine and Jeff Demain Catherine and Daniel Gellert David Kang David Ryu Julie and Winston Stromberg Kari and William Stinehart Sarah Trudell-McCoy and Ryan McCoy

Bar Sponsors

Eunice Choe and Bruce Do

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Wendy Priest and Matthew Marmolejo

Photo Booth Sponsors Soyoung and Gene Surh

Signage Sponsors Drissi Advertising

Pilgrim Night Out Text-ToGive Donations

Anonymous (5) Tien Cheshier and James Allen Katie Anawalt and Harrison Gish Bryant Arellano Kerry and Scot Armstrong Hal Bastian Karin and Henrik Bastin Allison Fell and Zachary Berger Natasha and Michael Bernstein Brooke Boykin Ronda Doyal and Bryan Brown Heather Lawless and Jeff Buchanan Steven and Chandler Chang Sarah and Michael Chaskes Yeon Kim and Henry Chun ‘98 Max Cisneros Ames Ingham and Mariano Cordero Enrique Cortez Jennifer and Breck Costin Michaela McManus and Mike Daniels Sabine and Jeff Demain Sandra Dewey Eunice Choe and Bruce Do Liesel Reinisch and Gary Eckwortzel

Kirsten Roeters and David Eilenberg Jamie Haller and Craig Ekedahl Samantha Powell and John Falcon Catherine Fellowes Dulce Flores Kate and Robert Fox Estee Stanley and Bryan Furst Catherine and Daniel Gellert Jennie Morris and Mikhail Gershovich Bruce Gilbert Rafe Goodwell Nina Barry and Chris Gorak Connie Hwang and Ryan Grady Micol and Luke Green Krista Smith and Jonathan Hafter Rose Hajian Shyreen Martin and Sammy Hancock Sally Aristei and Jennifer Hartman Juan Carlos Hernandez Liyan Wang and Albert Hu Deryn and Robert Hull Heather and Josh Huntington Henya Paul and Stephen Hurley Silvia and Enrique Ibarra David Kang Lauren Kaszubski Amanda Hayes-Kibreab and Biniam Kibreab Nora and Henry Kiely Cam Killion Debbie Koller Nari Kye Carmel and Christian Lachel

Janne Larsen Robin Lau Alicia and Yovana Levano Nerly Lobos Ivana and Tom Lombardi Fenton Bailey and William Luther Annie and William Macomber Lauren R. Lexton and Kevin MacCarthy Kathleen Logue and Gary Mairs Nora Malone Autumn Koller ‘03 and Joshua Manly Wendy Priest and Matthew Marmolejo Kim Hamilton and Charles Jay Matino Dorian Maynard Sarah Trudell-McCoy and Ryan McCoy Bryanna Miller Mary McCloud and Scott Moore Rachel Iverson and Benjamin Mulcahy Anardis Navarro Naomi Despres and Arty Nelson Elizabeth Bangs and Matthew Oberg Dawn Olsen Mina Ortega Patricia Kong and Richard Pak Stacey Pauly Lindsay and Gabriel Perkins Pilgrim Parent Association Erin Zimring and Daniel Pipski Julie and Derek Posselt Cara and Scott Putman Blanca and Jose Reyes Melanie Robinson Silvia Barajas and Sonia Rodriguez Jyoti Sarda and Lawrence Rogow Lisa and Lenn Rosenfeld Tara Peris and Joel Rubin David Ryu Jessica Salazar Jill and Courtney Sanford Susi Santiago Carla Gallo and Mark Satterthwaite June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer Maria and Kevin Scott Alexandra Tokarewicz and Dan Shattuck Elina and George Siafaris Jocelyn Hayes-Simpson and Bradford Simpson Emily Skinner Gretchen Stoecker and Gregory Sobotka Amanda Stewart Kari and William Stinehart

Julie and Winston Stromberg Matilda Zoltowski and Laurent Sungkur Soyoung and Gene Surh James Bekier and Jonathan Swaden Nicole and Michael Ternosky Kerri-Ann Thompson Belinda Waltman and Matt Thomson Julia Meltzer and David Thorne Chris Heywood and Nick Tomasetti Randy Barbato and Gil Valenzuela Eva and Nicholas Van Brunt Veasna and Douglas Vanderbilt Miriam Vargas Tracie and Doug Van Doren Adriana Alberghetti Vinson and Tripp Vinson Candace Wai Connie Walsh Rob Weiss Kristine Williams Michelle Koscielniak and April Wind World of Wonder Productions Stacen Berg and Paul Zografakis

Pilgrim Night Out In-Kind Donations

Anonymous (2) Amalisa Abels Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Katrina Alexy and Benjamin Lein And yet it moves Arado Hal Bastian Wendy Funes and Richard Best Black LBC Brooke Boykin The Broad Karen and Barnaby Clay Sheryl Cohen Commune Shop Gregory Crafts Daedo Liesel Reinisch and Gary Eckwortzel Jamie Haller and Craig Ekedahl Eric Buterbaugh Floral Design Dulce Flores Laura Fried and Matthew Thompson The Getty Research Institute Lorraine Getz and Adam Zuckert Sonny Ruscha Granade and Rives Granade Kelsey and Cory Hammer Hanu K BBQ

HomeState A Texas Kitchen Liyan Wang and Albert Hu The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens Ames Ingham and Mariano Cordero Qing Yi and Bin Jiang David Kang Krislyn and Dimitri Komarov Patricia Kong and Richard Pak Kosas Cosmetics Carol Krusmark and Kevin Kleber Claire Lachel Alex Lingois Fenton Bailey and William Luther Marlborough School Sue Tsai and Thomas Mastorakos Maury’s Bagels Kate Micucci Bree Miller Mo’s House of Axe The Moth NOVICA Republique Susi Santiago Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sarafian Lorraine and Joseph Sarles Maria and Kevin Scott Adam Sinclair Erica Rothschild and Marcus Spiegel Steve & Kate’s Camp Amanda Stewart Teachers Who Tutor LA Miriam Vargas Vitality Institute Skincare Sherry Walker The Wine House World of Wonder Productions Luoqi Wu ‘16 Chris Young

Pilgrim Night Out Volunteers Max Cisneros Ames Ingham Robin Lau Alicia Levano Samantha Powell Sonia Rodriguez Paul Scheer April Wind

PILGRIM SCHOOL

FINANCIAL STATISTICS 2022-2023

4%

Donations

2%

Misc.

1%

22%

Auxiliary

Boarding

Revenue 71%

Tuition

3%

Utilities/ Communication/ Tech Boarding Facilities Exp Program Transfer Office to Church Expenses

3%

2%

4%

6%

32%

Depreciation

2%

Grants & Financial Aid

6%

Building/ Grounds

Salaries & Benefits

Expenses 42%

Instructional

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PHILANTHROPY in ACTION

2022-2023

“Pilgrim School has given me the chance to grow into my full potential as an international black student.”

- Wilfred B. Mongare

“Pilgrim School has given me a close social circle.”

- Nika Louise Carrigan

Congratulations

Class of 2023

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Time is precious, as the twenty recent graduates of the Class of 2023 have come to understand well. Having begun the typically thrilling first year of high school remotely, they were eager to make every remaining year and moment of high school count. Fully embracing the “work hard, play hard” mentality, the Class of 2023 leaned aggressively into academics, visual and performing arts and athletics in equal measure while also making time to laugh and be silly with each other! With a voracious appetite for learning, they enrolled in advanced and collegelevel courses like Astronomy, C++, French, and Japanese. They authored books to be published.

“Pilgrim School has given me a home in a new country.”

- Yiyi Zhou

“Pilgrim School has given me an undeniable close group of friends that I’ll cherish for a lifetime.”

- Sasha Alexander Krigman-Gubarev

PILGRIM SCHOOL

At the annual High School Arts Fest, they presented pieces that were as personal as they were innovative, including Pilgrim’s first interactive sculpture. The Boys Varsity Volleyball team whipped the Pilgrim community into a frenzy in a historic run to the CIF Playoffs. While the Class of 2023 poured hours upon hours of work into achieving diverse feats, they radiated excitement and joy throughout all stages from inception to completion.

Grinding out all of these accomplishments was exhausting, and the Class of 2023 found energy from their loved ones, trusted adults on campus, and perhaps more than anywhere, amongst each other. They found that despite the hours of homework, long practices, meetings to collaborate on projects, they could always make time for a long chat with a beloved teacher about world travel or

“Pilgrim School has given me the encouragement to continue my academic journey and the confidence to shape who I become in the future”

a debrief of a recent film with a friend. Sometimes, too, the conversations were hard but honest. The Class of 2023 was challenged not only by teachers but also by one another. Friends held each other accountable to the high standards of achievement both academically and personally, the way only trusted companions can.

We are dazzled by the Class of 2023 and their lesson to us that while time is precious, there are always ways to find more for joy, play, and relationship.

- Remy Michael Pierce

“A deeper understanding of myself” - Blu A. Gellert

LIFERS HIGHLIGHTS Felix King Schmid When they first came to Pilgrim: Preschool Favorite Memory: Trips Week has always brought some of my favorite memories.

Favorite Pilgrim teacher(s): I’ve been at Pilgrim so long and have had so many wonderful teachers throughout the years that I can’t choose a favorite.

Sohrob (Robi) Ahmadi Cole When they first came to Pilgrim: Junior Kindergarten Favorite Memory: My favorite memory is playing sports for Pilgrim since 3rd grade. Especially now that I am moving into volleyball season.

I’m so happy to have played in such a loving and caring community.

Favorite Pilgrim teacher(s): Mr. Woods is my favorite teacher because he has always been kind to me. Even before we were close, he gave me the opportunity to do an Independent study with him. Now that I have two classes with him, we have gotten to know each other better. My favorite memory with Mr. Woods was talking about music with him and seeing how similar yet different we are.

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THANK YOU TO THE CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND EDITORS Lauren Kaszubksi Patricia Kong Nari Kye Robin Lau Josh Manly Samantha Powell Danielle Steckler Candace Wai April Wind

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