Impact Report-21-22

RAMONA CONVENT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Impact Report Fiscal Year 2021-2022

"SINCE WE TREAD ALONG THE SAME PATH, LET US LEND A HAND TO ONE ANOTHER." BLESSED MARIE-ROSE DUROCHER Foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

IMPACT REPORT FY 2021-2022

DEAR FRIENDS, A poem about the power of ONE crossed my desk recently; one line stands out: That difference starts with you! Reflecting on this past year, I am keenly aware of how each of you has made a difference for us here at Ramona. Thanks to your support, our Ramona students have been able to explore their talents and interests within the framework of a rigorous value-based curriculum. Co-curricular programs have developed artists, athletes, actresses, scientists and advocates for peace, justice and concern for the environment.

Through your donations to the scholarship funds, we are able to continue the longstanding tradition of the Sisters of the Holy Names to offer a Ramona education to all qualified young women regardless of the family’s financial situation.

I am always deeply touched by the generosity of my fellow alumnae and friends of Ramona. Your support of our mission validates your belief in the exceptional academic and diverse co-curricular programs that are made available to our students.

Thank you!

We have moved to a new format for our yearly impact report. It provides an overview of all giving for the 2021-2022 school year.

Please enjoy the pictures of our students participating in many of the programs that enrich their learning experience! Finally, we have invited two long-time donors to share their thoughts on why they give to Ramona.

You have helped create the next generation of TIGERS. FOR LIFE.

It is through the vision and generosity of the Sisters of the Holy Names that Ramona was founded in 1889. Their calling to educate and empower young women is our purpose also.

Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.

Gratefully,

Sincerely,

Sister Kathleen Callaway, SNJM President

Julie Huntley ‘72 Director of Institutional Advancement 1

IMPACT REPORT FY 2021-2022

2021-2022 OVERVIEW

THE RAMONA FUND The Ramona Fund helps us meet emerging needs and opportunities and fulfill our mission to educate empowered, resilient, socially conscious leaders in the SNJM tradition. It underwrites academic enrichment programs, student activities, spiritual engagement, updates to technology, and maintenance of our 19-acre campus.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RAMONA FUND

ALUMNAE

FRIENDS

PARENTS

$118,633

$242,686

$143,146

307 GIFTS

132 GIFTS

via Ramona's Parent Pledge Program

21% 2

of gifts were under $100

Every gift to The Ramona Fund helps every student every day.

42%

of gifts were under $1,000

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SCHOLARSHIP GIVING When Ramona graduates enter college they are prepared, confident and empowered with the strength of conviction that results from a SNJM education.

During their four years here, Ramona has guided and supported them in becoming the remarkable women they were meant to be.

In the 2021 – 2022 school year, Ramona awarded tuition assistance to over 60% of our students. Recognizing that we as a community want to help young women benefit from a Ramona education, we acknowledge and are grateful for the combined generosity of our alumnae, friends, and foundation partners.

ALUMNAE SCHOLARSHIP

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP $76,945

$161,232 NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS $45,183.45

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS $505,000 Von Der Ahe Foundation

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IMPACT REPORT FY 2021-2022

Gifts to Ramona allow us to provide: College Tours Enhanced Safety and Security

THE SNJM DIFFERENCE For over 130 years, the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary have played an integral role in the success of Ramona.

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They continue their longstanding commitment to our students with an annual gift of $50,000 for tuition assistance, $5,000 to The Ramona Fund, Platinum sponsorship of La Fête, a $5,000 Charism grant to support our social justice projects, and a visible presence on our Board of Trustees.

Enriching Assemblies Harvard Model Congress Individual Class Retreats Robotics & Maker's Space Curriculum Robust Sports Program Schoolwide Service Day Theater & Dance Programs

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Ramona Rampage Robotics Team

American Sign Language Class

Class of 2022 Service Day at LA Food Bank

Arts Night Showcase

"Into the Woods" Fall 2021 Drama Performance

Horizon League Co-Champion Softball Team

Pacific Northwest College Tour

Harvard Model Congress

Decorative Bench Project by the Engineering Class

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DONOR PROFILE

Therese Verdugo Bentley '75 Alumna

Attending Ramona encouraged me to develop confidence, a love of learning and a kind, caring attitude towards others.

I want young women today to have the same encouragement and opportunity. That is why I give back to Ramona.

For Therese Verdugo Bentley ’75, Ramona Convent felt like home to her and her twin, Beatriz Verdugo Meza ‘75 and younger sister, Patricia Verdugo Johnson ’78. Therese remembers Ramona as a place where she enjoyed an enriching spiritual life, learned the importance of service to others, received an education that left her well-prepared for college, and made great lifelong friends.

Therese did her undergraduate studies at LMU and continued as a graduate student in Occupational Therapy at USC. After working as an Occupational Therapist for three years, Therese moved with her husband Barry to the East Coast. Therese and Barry have been blessed with four children and two grandchildren.

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With a deep love for her Alma Mater and for helping others, it is no surprise that Therese is also a long-time supporter of Ramona. Although distance may keep her far from Ramona today, it is clear that Ramona always has, and will remain, close to her heart.

Therese Verdugo Bentley & Beatriz Verdugo Meza '75

DONOR PROFILE

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Joan Payden Friend of Ramona

I'VE ALWAYS BELIEVED RAMONA'S FOCUS ON PREPARING YOUNG WOMEN FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. THEIR DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO THAT END IS VERY IMPRESSIVE. A long-time Ramona donor and enthusiastic supporter of women’s education, Joan Payden, CFA, understands the value of encouraging young women to aim for the stars and pursue their dreams. She also believes in preparing them to effectively accomplish their goals. That is why she has partnered with Ramona and our mission.

Setting one’s sights high describes Joan’s own journey. In 1983 she founded Payden & Rygel, the first woman-owned investment management company in Los Angeles.

During this process, Joan has overseen the firm’s international expansion and its growth to more than $150 billion in assets under management.

Ms. Payden serves on the board of advisors of the UCLA Anderson School, and is a trustee of the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University.

She is also a member of the board of the Town Hall of Los Angeles, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. She is past chairman of the Investment Counsel Association of America.

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IMPACT REPORT FY 2021-2022

La Fête 2022 Total Raised: $116,750

Winner's Choice Drawing

Total Raised: $20,155

Including: $14,905 for Fund-A-Student

Christmas Calendar Drawing

Total Raised: $17,100

Strawberry Day of Giving 2022 Total Raised: $45,295 From: 172 Donors

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IMPACT REPORT FY 2021-2022

Rose Week of Giving 2023 We want to let you know that we will be moving our next giving day to October 3-7.

It is our intent to organize our fundraising solicitations to be more manageable for our donors. With Alumnae Weekend and La Fête taking place in March and the end of the school year in May, it makes sense to move Strawberry Day of Giving to the fall. We will rename it and calendar it to occur during another uniquely Ramona celebration, Rose Week, when we honor our foundress Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher.

La Fête 2023

La Fête is Ramona's largest fundraiser of the year, featuring an online silent auction, opportunity drawing component, and the opportunity to raise scholarship funds through Fund-A-Student.

We are always looking for great partners to contribute to the success of La Fête!

From individual or corporate sponsors to local businesses that would like to donate an item to the auction or place an ad in the program. There are so many ways to participate all while supporting the students of Ramona!

If you'd like to get involved please contact Kelsey Davidson '02, Alumnae & Special Events Manager kdavidson@ramonconvent.org

Save the Date 2022-2023

Sept. 24 - Alum & Friends Retreat Oct. 3-7 - Rose Week of Giving Oct. 7 - Rose Heath Movie Night Dec. 1-31 - Christmas Calendar Daily Drawing Jan. 7 - Gold & White Reunite I (Alumnae Sports Event) Mar. 3-4 - Alumnae Weekend March - La Fete Opportunity Drawing March 25 - La Fête Apr. 22 - Gold & White Reunite II May 10 - Strawberry Day May 12 - Paint & Pour Be on the lookout for information about these activities (and more) throughout the year!

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RamonaConvent.org/support

Sr. Kathleen Callaway President ext. 157 callaway@ramonaconvent.org

RamonaConvent.org (626) 282-4151

Julie Huntley '72 Director of Advancement ext. 135 jhuntley@ramonaconvent.org