HEARTS ARE EVER our grateful
Presentation High School’s Impact Report
FISCAL YEAR 2024–25
Dear Presentation Community,
This year at Pres, the momentum is unmistakable.
Across our campus, you can feel a renewed sense of purpose and pride. Students are thriving in classrooms and co-curriculars, teachers are energized by innovation, and families and alumnae are stepping forward in record numbers to support our mission.
Our vision to help girls be well and do well has taken root in powerful ways. Students are engaging in real-world learning through programs like Project Invent and DEEDS, deepening wellness and leadership development, and achieving at the highest levels in academics and the arts. With faculty and staff retention at a new high and an increase in the size of our incoming class, Pres is rising with strength and stability.
Thankyou!
Yet what defines us most is not growth alone, it’s purpose. One in three Panthers receives tuition assistance, ensuring that every young woman with the drive to succeed can access this transformative education, regardless of her family’s means. That’s the heart of the Presentation mission and the legacy we continue to protect together.
Your belief in our students, your generosity, and your partnership make this exciting progress possible. Thank you for keeping the light of Nano Nagle burning brightly, and for ensuring that Presentation continues to shape confident, compassionate leaders for generations to come.
With gratitude,
Ms.
Holly Elkins, President
Dear Presentation Community,
At Presentation, there is a spirit that stays with you—a sense of purpose, community, and light that continues to guide us long after graduation. The values instilled here—faith, service, and compassion— shape young women to lead with confidence and heart. It is a true privilege to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors and to give back to a school and community that continues to light the way for so many.
As both an alumna and a Pres parent, I’ve experienced firsthand how the values learned at Presentation carry through generations. I’ve carried them throughout my own life and have had the joy of watching my daughter do the same—living with confidence, curiosity, and kindness. That is the enduring power of a Pres education.
This year, I am filled with both gratitude and excitement! Presentation continues to grow in ways that honor our mission while embracing the future. Our students are thriving in the classroom and beyond, supported by dedicated teachers, innovative programs, and a faith-centered environment that encourages balance and well-being. The Board remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring long-term sustainability, strengthening philanthropy, and deepening our partnership with the Sisters of the Presentation. Together, we are planning for the future with care and purpose—ensuring that Pres remains strong for generations to come.
None of this progress would be possible without our broader Pres community—our alumnae, families, faculty, staff, and friends—whose generosity of spirit sustains this special place. Every act of giving, every hour volunteered, every word of encouragement adds light to the path forward for our students.
Thank you for your trust, your partnership, and your belief in what Presentation stands for. Together, we are ensuring that our students continue to shine brightly—in their studies, in their service, and in the world beyond Pres.
With gratitude and joy,
Dawn Guerreiro '90 McCale P'18 Chair, Board of Directors
Who We Are
OUR MISSION
Presentation High School is an inclusive Catholic, college preparatory school community serving young women. Our transformative education, rooted in faith, justice, compassion and love, inspires students to bring positive change to the world.
OUR VISION
Presentation High School will be the region’s preeminent Catholic high school for girls, distinguished by our exceptional programming and unique focus on balanced growth embedded throughout the Presentation experience.
Guided by the legacy of Nano Nagle, we carry the light forward.
Chair:
Dawn Guerreiro ’90 McCale P’18
Vice Chair:
Brad Tips P’21,P’22, P’24
Greg Baker P’20
Liz Cali ’01
Steve Carter
Natasha Dalzell Martinez ’88
Hugo De La Torre P’16 P’19
Tina Franklin P’22
Ellen Kamei ’02
Nanci Kauffman
Fr. Tony Mancuso
Shweta Maniar ’02
Anthony Mata P’23
Nanette Miller
Allison Mull P’23
Mimi Niemiller ’77
Michele Novotney P’21 P’23
Mike Pope P’08
Suzanne Sawochka ’84 Hooper
Scan the QR code to learn more about the diverse expertise of our Board of Directors.
Why I Serve...
WELCOME OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
ELLEN KAMEI ’02
“My time at Pres helped shape my values and inspired me to lead with compassion and purpose.”
SHWETA SINGH ’02 MANIAR
“What a privilege to join the Presentation High School community as a board member, eager to give back to the institution that shaped me and empower the next generation of women leaders across all fields.”
ANTHONY MATA P’23
“As a proud Presentation parent, I have seen firsthand the school’s profound impact on students—academically, spiritually, and personally.”
GROWTH
Community & Resource Growth - Building lasting relationships that sustain enrollment, engagement, and giving Fiscal Stewardship - Aligning financial decisions with mission and long-term sustainability
FAITH
Partnership with the SistersSupporting their transition to a new leadership model
FUTURE
Governance ExcellenceAdvancing Pres through strategic planning, leadership succession, and diverse new Board talent to ensure lasting vitality
Excellence in Our Students
“At Presentation, I’ve found a sense of belonging I had never experienced before. The all-girls environment has been a key part of that community—without the pressure of trying to impress anyone, we feel free to be ourselves and try new things.”
—IZZY G. ’26
234 ENROLLED IN AP COURSES IN THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE SERVED IN 2024-25 6,624 OF STUDENTS PASSED THEIR AP EXAMS WITH A 3 OR HIGHER 90%
STUDENT LED THEATER PRODUCTIONS 3
AVERAGE PERCENTILE FOR SAT SCORES IN 2025 90th
STUDENT LEADERS PARTICIPATE IN SPEECH & DEBATE 35+
PROJECT INVENT MOONSHOT WINNERS 2x 50% OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS 10% OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ROBOTICS
Learninginto
ACTION DAY - 2024
For the first time ever, teams of students and teachers spent a full day learning beyond the classroom—volunteering, exploring, and engaging across the Bay Area. Everyone agreed it was one of the best days of the year!
THE CLASS OF 2025
Ready to Lead
“From our time at Pres, we’ve gained a clearer, broader perspective on the world and the conviction that we should do good in it.”
—SOPHIE L. ’25, VALEDICTORIAN
3 DEDICATED COLLEGE COUNSELORS
143 SIZE OF THE CLASS OF 2025 PRES ATHLETES WENT ON TO COMPETE AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL
1,177 ADMISSIONS OFFERS 13 ARE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS
7
100% OF THE CLASS OF 2025 ARE ATTENDING A COLLEGE OF CHOICE
433 UC + CSU ACCEPTANCES
2,191 TOTAL COLLEGE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED
247 UNIQUE COLLEGE & UNIVERSITIES OFFERED ADMISSION
AlumnaeENGAGEMENT
We’re thrilled to have an Alumnae Engagement Team once again at Pres! This past year has been filled with joyful reconnections and new opportunities to celebrate our shared sisterhood. From coast to coast, Pres alumnae have come together at meet-ups in New York City, San Diego, Denver, and San Jose, deepening bonds that span generations.
We also hosted our first-ever free Alumnae Reunion, welcomed alumnae back to campus for cherished traditions like May Day and the Feast of the Presentation, and were inspired by the more than 70 alumnae who shared their stories and expertise at Career Day.
We couldn’t be more proud of our dynamic alumnae community and can’t wait to see what this year will bring. Stay tuned for future gatherings—SoCal in the spring, anyone?
Share your stories with us!
We’d love to hear from you, get your career updates, see the family, watch your travels — send it all our way!
Email: alumnae@presentationhs.org
Contact: Ms. Cassie Caron ’18
Marketing Manager ccaron@presentationhs.org
Contact: Ms. Danielle Najmeh ’01 Dennison Senior Philanthropy Officer ddennison@presentationhs.org (pictured left) (pictured right)
your impact AT PRES
“As Parents and Pres Community Members, our involvement— whether through giving, volunteering, or simply showing up—truly strengthens our community. Together, we are One Pres, and together we make Pres the best it can be for our daughters.”
You You ALL BECAUSE OF
GIFTS & PLEDGES | $1,930,455
1,908 TOTAL GIFTS · 698 DONORS
Every act of generosity—every gift, every volunteer hour, every moment of showing up—makes a difference at Presentation. The Panther Fund, our annual giving program, is the heartbeat of Pres. It bridges the gap between tuition and the true cost of a Presentation education, fueling everything from classroom innovation and faculty excellence to faith formation, wellness, and student life. Because of you, our students have the resources, encouragement, and opportunities to thrive—in their learning, in their leadership, and in their lives.
—MIKE PECKHAM P’27, PANTHER FUND CHAIR
YOU STRENGTHENED
Our Home Our Home
PANTHER FUND
| $815,000 RAISED · 1,476
GIFTS
This year, your generosity revitalized the heart of our campus—creating spaces that inspire creativity, reflection, and connection.
Our Digital Arts Lab found a new home designed for innovation, giving students the tools to create, design, and tell their stories.
A dedicated Photography Studio now includes a professional dark room, offering hands-on experience in visual arts.
Our Main Building restrooms received a longawaited refresh—modern, bright, and welcoming for students and visitors alike.
And our Chapel was beautifully updated, incorporating sacred elements lovingly donated by the Sisters of the Presentation’s Motherhouse—a powerful link between Pres’s future and its founding legacy. These updates honor our past and prepare our campus for the next generation of Panthers.
But Deeds But Deeds NOT WORDS,
STANDING WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER:
SACRED HEART COMMUNITY SERVICE
For years, our students and families have stood alongside Sacred Heart Community Service, working together to serve our neighbors with compassion, justice, and love.
How we put our Faith into Practice this Year: How we put our Faith into Practice this Year:
First-Ever Freshman Day of Service - Our newest Panthers spent the day volunteering at Sacred Heart—sorting donations, organizing and distributing food, and learning the power of service in action.
Black & White Charity Ball - Proceeds from our student-led charity event directly supported Sacred Heart’s mission to provide essentials and dignity to families in need.
Holiday Drives - Presentation students, families, and faculty came together to collect food, toys, and household goods—ensuring hundreds of local families were cared for during the holidays.
2024 HOLIDAY DRIVES BY THE NUMBERS:
$17k BLACK AND WHITE TICKET SALE PROFITS DONATED
12,467
CANS OF FOOD & FORMULA COLLECTED
32,646
18,778 DIAPERS COLLECTED
1,301
TURKEY’S DONATED ON TURKEY DAY
HYGIENE ITEMS COLLECTED RecordSchool ! School Record!
YOU OPENED
Doors Doors
TUITION
ASSISTANCE | $911,000 RAISED · 208
Accessibility is at the heart of Presentation’s mission. Thanks to you, we awarded $3.215 million in tuition assistance this year, ensuring that 30 percent of Panther families received the support they needed. Your generosity also provided additional aid for textbooks, meals, and co-curricular experiences—helping every student who belongs at Pres not only attend, but truly thrive.
Average grant: $20,000
Range of awards: $2,200–$27,970
GIFTS
Additional $159,000 in non-tuition aid for books, food, and fees
When you open the door for one girl, you open it for the community she’ll someday lead.
Why WhyTHEIR
ALUMNAE FROM THE CLASS OF 1983 REFLECT ON WHY GIVING BACK TO PRES STILL MATTERS.
“I support Pres because it continues to form confident and compassionate young women—just as it did for me.”
“We stay involved and give back because of the incredible education we received—one that we carry into the world as women of impact.”
“I support Pres because even when we didn’t have the same resources students have today, competing as a Panther taught me invaluable life lessons—teamwork, leadership, and how to compete with grace and pride.”
—GRETCHEN NICOLETTI '83 DINAPOLI P'10
—KATIE FANOE '83 JAEB P'16
—MARIA SAGLIMBENI '83 JONES
From the left to right: Maria Saglimbeni ’83 Jones, Katie Fanoe ’83 Jaeb P’16, and Gretchen Nicoletti ’83 Dinapoli P’10.
YOU BUILT THE
Future Future
ENDOWMENT | $12.1 MILLION BALANCE
$57,000 IN NEW GIFTS · $570,000 DRAW
Endowment gifts ensure that the Presentation experience endures for generations to come. With strategic growth and prudent management, the endowment continues to provide a stable source of funding for tuition assistance, faculty excellence, and campus innovation. Steady, healthy growth that strengthens Pres for generations.
Your generosity ensures that each student can be challenged, supported, and inspired to become the woman she’s meant to be: confident, compassionate, and ready to lead.
When you give to Presentation, you strengthen the sisterhood that connects generations of Panthers. You make it possible for every girl who belongs at Pres to thrive at Pres.
Our Mission Our Mission YOU SUSTAINED
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Presentation High School operated with a budget of $24.2 million, including $3 million dedicated to tuition assistance. Net tuition and fees accounted for 67% of total revenue, with the balance of revenues coming from contributions, endowment draw, investment income, and student fees.
67%
13% INVESTMENT INCOME
Presentation’s ongoing commitment to accessibility ensures that qualified students can thrive at Pres, regardless of financial circumstance. Thanks to careful fiscal management and the generosity of our community, the school continues to strengthen its programs—investing in innovative academics, outstanding faculty, and holistic student support. Philanthropy remains vital to Pres’s future. We’re deeply grateful for the generosity that fuels our work— and we invite all who believe in the power of young women’s education to continue shaping this legacy together.
12% CONTRIBUTIONS
5% STUDENT ACTIVITIES & OTHER INCOME
3% ENDOWMENT DRAW
SUMMER AT PRES REGISTRATION OPENS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 6TH-12TH GRADE visit summeratpres.com to register
LIFE IN PLAID - FASHION SHOW & AUCTION
“TIMELESS” FASHION THROUGH THE DECADES
Our heartfelt thanks go out to the incredible donors and volunteers who give so much of themselves to Presentation. Your generosity fuels our mission and helps every student reach her full potential. We’re especially grateful to our PPA (Parent Association) and Panther Fund Leadership Team—your dedication, creativity, and community spirit make a lasting difference for our girls and our school.
ALL-COMMUNITY EVENT & ALUMNAE/SENIOR LUNCHEON
