Annual Report 2013-2014

Annual Report 2013–2014

Notre Dame Academy Junior JACQUELYN TEPPER, Advanced Dance, takes flight in front of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

PHOTO: Raynelle Gipson Duronslet, ’98, Director of Dance

Senior MAKENA ADAMS, Advanced Dance

Board Chairman’s Message

Lee Cotungo Dear NDA Parents and Family, The Board of Directors of Notre Dame Academy wants to thank you for the commitment and support you have shown for NDA. We know that there are many educational choices in Los Angeles. You recognize what we also recognize – that NDA offers an excellent Catholic and a rigorous academic education that will develop and sustain your daughters’ moral, academic and leadership potential during their years at NDA and beyond.

As like what I saw with my daughter (Class of 2008), I have seen the progress and growth of your daughters during their years at NDA. They are smart, enthusiastic, full of life – in other words, simply incredible, and they will leave NDA as socially responsible young women who will shape our world to be a better place.

The Board knows that none of this could be done without you ‐‐ that you are partners with NDA in ensuring the continued success of the school.

To that end, the Board has developed a Strategic Plan for the long‐term growth of NDA. The Strategic Plan is continually reviewed and is used to address the changes and challenges that NDA faces. In response to those changes and challenges, the Board also has developed a Master Plan for the enhanced use of the school’s buildings and grounds. These plans will optimize your daughter’s educational experience.

The Board also knows that NDA is blessed with an outstanding faculty, staff and administration. Their number one concern is for your daughters, and we thank them for what they have done in the past and what they are doing now to ensure the future of NDA. Finally, the Board thanks the Sisters of Notre Dame. Their charism is a special gift that started over 150 years ago and continues today to bless the young women who attend NDA and all those who in any way are connected to NDA. We will do our best to honor the Sisters of Notre Dame and their vision to educate young women to make a difference in this world and to live Gospel values.

With best wishes to all members of the NDA family,

Lee Cotugno Chairman, Board of Directors Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angeles

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“Always remember your love, untold...”

Lilliam: How did you come to NDA, Meredeth?

Principal Lilliam Paetzold, ’84 and Associate Principal Meredeth Vogler sit down to share their history at Notre Dame Academy.

Meredeth: I always wanted to be a French teacher, and when I moved to Los Angeles in 1970 there was an opening at NDA. I remember the first day I came to NDA because as I drove down Selby to my interview, I saw jacaranda trees in bloom for the first time in my life. Their intense purple was stunning. At school, I met with Principal Sister Mary Michael Claire and Sister Mary Saint Lawrence, who was the language teacher at the time. What struck me right away was that the two Sisters truly adored, and were absolutely committed to, the young women here. They talked about the strong sense of community and the supportive atmosphere among the faculty and the students. At that time, almost all of the teachers and staff were Sisters, but I knew that first day that this would be a wonderful place for lay teachers, too. This spring I will watch, with great pride, my 45th class of seniors graduate. Lilliam, how did you come to NDA? Lilliam: I came here as a first grader in 1971 and graduated from 8th grade in Our Lady of Grace Chapel here on campus. I was so excited to start my ninth year at the high school because I had heard so many great things from all my cousins who came here. I loved every part of high school life – Notre Dame Day, Junior Ring Ceremony, group projects, the flag team of which I was captain – I cherish every memory. Little did I know then that one day I would return as the principal of both schools!

So, if we are doing the math, I add up my wonderful years here as a student, a parent of two alumnae (Samantha, ’11 and Sophia, ’15) and now principal and I have enjoyed almost 35 years of Notre Dame life.

Between the two of us, we share almost 80 years here at NDA! I took Spanish and you taught French, Meredeth, so I never had you as a teacher, but I feel lucky to be working with you now and blessed to benefit from your knowledge and wisdom.

Meredeth: I remember you in the halls, always smiling, helping others, and exuding a spirit of confidence and leadership. I also remember that the cars of all the lay teachers and the seniors who drove fit in our faculty lot, with room to spare! I drove a yellow VW and so did Soroya Blanco, ’77. And believe it or not, the seniors went off campus for lunch. Times

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have certainly changed, but a Notre Dame Woman is still the same — an intelligent, hard‐working, compassionate and talented young woman who believes in herself and has the skills to reach for the highest star and be anything she wants to be.

Lilliam: Oh, I remember lunch off campus! The Loyola boys would drive here and we would all go to lunch. Can you imagine, today, trying to drive on the freeway from Loyola to NDA and back and still have time for lunch?!

You are right, Meredeth, the heart of the school is still the same. The line in our Alma Mater, ‘…Always remember your love, untold’ suggests we try to keep that part a secret, but it is just the opposite. Our alumnae who are making a difference in every corner of the globe do it with love, leadership, and compassion. Our bright and talented students contribute to the betterment of the world every day through our multi‐level service program and their individual commitments. Their passion and dedication to justice, honor, and integrity for all humankind is both inspiring and humbling.

Meredeth: I think our mission and our traditions all speak to our singular commitment to the philosophy of our spiritual foundress, St. Julie Billiart, who said, “You are not asked to do all the good in the world, just that bit that lies within your power.” It is empowering to know that we have been true to that mission for over 65 years and I am fortunate to have seen it in action for 45 years. I know I speak for our entire NDA community when I say that all of us — our families, our faculty and staff, our alumnae and our students — are committed to keeping the Sisters’ charism alive for the many generations that will follow us.

Lilliam: I am often asked what has changed and what has stayed the same. Regardless of the hairstyles, the clothes, the music or the grad year, a Notre Dame Woman is uniquely and remarkably unmistakable. She is our greatest blessing.

I do know that we honor our alumnae by diligently pushing ourselves and ensuring that our college preparatory institution is at the forefront of learning.

Preparing our bright and articulate young women to be competitive and excel in a 21st century environment demands that we provide premier educational offerings with premier educational surroundings, especially in the areas of critical thinking, science, engineering and math. I am energized when I think of the lofty challenges and far‐reaching opportunities that lie ahead in our fast‐paced, global society. It is an exhilarating time to be an educator.

Meredeth: There is something so uniquely special about the Academy … “where true friends greet each other, guided by dear Notre Dame …” It is an honor to be a part of its rich history and exciting future.

“...a Notre Dame Woman is uniquely and remarkably unmistakable.”

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Sandra Korn’s Story

THE GIFT OF GIVING BACK “Notre Dame Academy made a difference in my life when I needed it most,” shared Sandra Korn of Charleston, South Carolina. “When I was experiencing a very difficult time in my life, I simply could not put the money together to pay the last couple months of tuition for my daughter, Heather Kramer. It was a very emotional and financially difficult time for my children and me. I did not want to, but I knew I had to make the call and tell Principal Sister Gina Marie that I would, unfortunately, have to take my daughter out of NDA, a call no parent wants to make.”

Sandra Korn says that she understands what it is like to juggle paying bills with giving your daughters the best education possible. “It broke my heart to make that call,” she shares. Within days, Sandra received a call that changed everything for her and her family. “Sister Gina Marie called me and said, “I have good news for you, Sandra. One of our very generous donors walked into the school today and handed me a check. He said to use the money in a way that would really make a difference in someone’s life. His kind gesture will be used to pay the last couple of months of tuition that you owe – send your daughter back to school.”

Sandra still remembers how she felt when she received that call from Sister. “It gave me hope during a really difficult time. Can you imagine? My daughter’s life had been turned upside down and there was literally nothing I could do about it. So, to be able to go to my daughter and share with her that the kindness of a complete but generous stranger had allowed her to stay at NDA was a blessing from God. To this day, I still feel overwhelmed with joy and gratefulness when I think back to those difficult days and the difference that kind gesture of giving made in our lives.”

Sandra visited Notre Dame Academy last spring. She said, “I want you to know that I made a promise to myself on that day. One day in the future, when I could, I would go back to NDA and tell them my story and I would set up a scholarship fund that would offer financial assistance to a family that suddenly found themselves in dire financial difficulties. A fund that would give NDA the money it needed to immediately make a real difference in someone’s life when they need it the most. I want to help families in need just as I had been helped.”

The NDA community is grateful to Sandra for her compassion, benevolence, and abundant generosity. In the spring of 2014, The Sandra Korn Emergency Fund was established. “I welcome others who want to make an immediate impact in a young women’s life to contribute to my annual $20,000.” The fund is overseen by a committee and is used on a case‐by‐case basis to help other hardworking families who have made the commitment to provide their daughters with a Notre Dame education but who suddenly find themselves in severe financial difficulties.

Today, Sandra is involved in philanthropic and charitable work in her home town and throughout the southeast region. She is a woman for others and finds joy in making a difference – big or small – in someone’s life. She says that she is keenly aware that “the gift of receiving brings hope and light into a world where there is none.” The gift of giving back now, she says, is truly life‐changing.

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President’s Message

NANCY COONIS Dear Friends of NDA, One of our highest goals at NDA is to help each young woman discover that God has blessed her with wonderful gifts and that true fulfillment in life comes from using those gifts in service to others. It is exciting to see our women grow and develop and then move on to their future endeavors equipped and ready to make a difference in the world. We are so inspired when we hear the news of our alumnae who are indeed changing the world by using their gifts well.

We are also blessed to have so many supporters who use their gifts to further our mission. Your gifts of time, talent and treasure to Notre Dame Academy enable the ongoing improvement that has contributed so much to our success.

We truly could not do it without your support, and we remember you in our prayers of gratitude to our good God. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the remarkable service of Richard Havel, who served as the chairperson of the Board of Directors for the past six years. Rich demonstrated exemplary leadership during a period of significant change and restructuring for the high school and elementary school. You may know that our Board received the Outstanding Board Award of the National Catholic Education Association at its national convention in Pittsburgh last year.

The Board, under Rich’s dedicated leadership, was honored for its commitment to the mission and dedication to the long‐term vitality and success of the schools. The NCEA noted in particular the following accomplishments of the Board over the past six years: •

Overseeing the transition from two separate schools with separate boards to a new unified model of governance and administration of a TK‐12 campus;

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Providing leadership and accountability for the ongoing implementation of the Strategic Plan adopted in June 2010;

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Developing a Master Plan for the campus that addresses the serious need for additional space and updated facilities necessary to meet the demands of a high‐quality, twenty‐first century Catholic education.

“Each of you has been blessed with one of God’s many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others.

So use your gift well.”

1 Peter 4:10

I, like St. Julie Billiart, am overwhelmed by the goodness of God when I reflect on all our Lord has done for us at NDA. We are so grateful to all of you who, like Richard Havel, have chosen to heed Christ’s call to serve others. Thank you for the faith you have shown in us and for investing in our mission to educate young women to make a difference.

In Notre Dame,

Nancy Coonis President PAGE FIVE | NOTRE DAME ACADEMY | ANNUAL REPORT 2013–2014

WAYS to GIVE Every gift made to Notre Dame Academy has value, is needed, and will make a difference in the life of a student. We are extremely grateful that you have opened your heart by extending your hand in partnership. Your generosity and stewardship allow our young women the opportunity to realize their dreams, and we cannot do it without you.

THANK YOU! OUTRIGHT GIFTS Outright cash gifts are the most common form of contribution. Gifts may be made by cash, check, or credit card.

MATCHING GIFTS Employers of many alumnae, parents, and friends contribute through their Employee Matching Gift Programs. Inquire with your company about whether it will match, double, or triple the gifts you make.

IN-KIND GIFTS In‐kind gifts are gifts of professional services or goods made directly to Notre Dame Academy. If these goods or services are ones that we would otherwise have to purchase, the gift may be recognized for tax purposes at fair market value.

PLANNED GIVING Planned Giving alternatives that are often used as vehicles for charitable donations include bequests in a Will, Insurance, Real Estate, Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Trusts and more. Please seek the advice of your accountant or lawyer to determine what is a sound and financially healthful choice for you and your family.

CANA SCHOLARS PROJECT Our Cana Scholars Project was founded by Sister Marie Paul, S.N.D., five years ago with one singular mission: to open doors for eligible young ladies throughout the greater Los Angeles area from impoverished areas who qualified in every aspect to attend NDA, but could not do so for economic reasons. If you would like more information on how to contribute to the Cana Scholars Project which provides substantial tuition assistance to four students in every grade level, contact the Advancement Office.

When you open your heart, you open their doors.

WOMEN HELPING WOMEN PROJECT Partnering with a student throughout her four years at NDA is both enriching and extremely gratifying. Your participation in the Women Helping Women Project ($1,000 a year or up to full tuition) allows our students with the greatest need to continue their Catholic education at NDA.

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Linda Avalos: NDA CREATES THE FOUNDATION for young women to believe in themselves

“The NDA community cares.”

Linda Xochi Avalos, ’98

“All the questions at the NDA entrance interview were about me,” shares Linda Avalos, ’98 when asked about why she chose Notre Dame Academy. “I felt right at home immediately and all their questions were about me, such as what did I like to do in my spare time, what I liked to do in school and what my big dreams were. It was clear that NDA was a loving community and I knew it was the school for me.”

Linda had a great experience at NDA and believes it is her responsibility to give back to those who helped her along the way.

Linda graciously donates on an automatic monthly basis to NDA and has been doing so for years. “My four years in high school went by so quickly,” says Linda. “I am thankful for the life‐long friends that I made, for my principal Sister Marie Paul, for the amazing teachers that gave me a great education and for the entrusted staff at NDA. In addition, for the rich spiritual journey that brought me closer to my faith in God.” “I believe the more money one has, the more one can help others,” explains Linda. “I give back to all who have helped me on my path (individuals, organizations and NDA). I did not come from a wealthy family and I struggled financially while going to NDA. However, it was possible for me to attend because of the generosity of others. I am still grateful. Notre Dame Academy gave me the confidence, the educational opportunity, hope and faith when I almost gave up. The NDA community cares. NDA creates the foundation for young women to believe in themselves and I am thankful. My NDA education was life altering and I hope when I have a daughter I live close enough so she, too, can attend NDA.”

Honor Roll of

GENEROUS DONORS We are grateful to our families, alumnae, foundations, partners and friends whose generosity ensures that Notre Dame Academy will maintain excellence in Catholic, college preparatory education. THANK YOU for making a difference in our young women’s educational experience.

JUBILEE LEVEL

Gifts of $25,000 and above The Ahmanson Foundation Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Catherine Duddy ’74

CIRCLE OF SISTERS

Gifts of $24,999 - $15,000 Anonymous Joseph A. and Mabel Brandlin Foundation George H. Mayr Foundation

CRIMSON & GOLD

Gifts of $14,999 - $5,000 Bonnie Abaunza ’82 Nancy J Coonis William H. Hannon Foundation Stefanie Heinrich Holcomb ’87 Daniel and Deborah Koskovich Steven O’Day Dona Clark Whitaker ’57

THE CROWN CIRCLE

Gifts of $4,999 - $3,500 Gerardo and Kelly Delgado James and Anne Marie Gunderman Henry Jordan Sandra Korn

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Honor Roll of GENEROUS DONORS OUR LADY OF GRACE

Gifts of $3,499 - $2,500 Alice Barriciello ’89 The Buena Vista Foundation John and Trish Peterson Anthony Sugalski Stephen and Kathleen Truman

REGAL PRIDE

Gifts of $2,499 - $1,500 Robert and Janice Arsenault Capital Group Companies, Inc. Richard and Arlene Havel Noel Hentschel Foundation William and Cathy Kaiser Jon and Luana Kardassakis Eleri Oley Kerian ’02 LLP Production Services, Inc. Kevin and Teresa McCormick ’78

Jane Nayagam ’94 Mark and Lucyna Nixon Boligala and Padma Raju Barbara Roth Michael Samuelian Tito and Sandra Tiberti, ’59 Foundation Meredeth Vogler

QUEEN’S COURT

Gifts of $1,499 - $500 Athena Ababao ’14 Gamal and Nanci Abdelmalak Hamoudeh and Ana AbuMalhi Patrick and Adriana Acosta Luis and Maryetha Acosta Paula Adams Michael and Janice Adams Ryan Angelo and Genevive Agsalud Antonio and Jasmine Sanchez Aguilar

Ricardo and Maritza Aguilar Christopher and Bridget Alario Michelle Allaire Michelle Alvarado American Martyrs Church Daniel and Jacqueline Amezcua Godwin and Ukamaka Anagu Cary and Tina Anderson Charles and Gerie Anderson Fernando Anguita Issa and Lina Anz Rick and Sylvia Arambulo Frances Ardolf Victor and Dolores Arvizu David and Angela Asali Cecelia Kennedy Assaf ’78 Elizabeth Austin Carlin ’55 Amr Azab Stefano and Mary Kilzi Baccianella Vahid and Zadeh Badii Peter and Bridget Bah Andrea Bains ’98 Jose and Bibiana Barajas Kevin and Ida Bate Alma Baumgart Scott and Laura Beaven Eric and Louise Berg Debra Berlin Richard and Laura Bess Allen and Janet Blackwell Sheldon and Mimie Bloom Jennifer Bohorquez Scott and Erin Brown Michael and Maryclaire Sweeters Buchanan Christina Buckley Frances Calderon Ronald and Jacqueline Calleja Souzy Cardona Nicole Carmickle Artemio and Kristen Castellanos, Jr. Sylvia Castillo Ronni and Claudia Gomez Catalan Rufus and Jean Cayetano Kevin and Kimberly Chabola Michael and Terrie Chan Joe O. and Anna Chavez Chevron Humankind Fund

Tessa Kardassakis, ’16, received a grant from Northrop Grumman Foundation to create an all girl’s VEX Robotics Team. Tessa will share her passion for science and engineering by leading a team to compete in the 2014–2015 VEX Robotics Competition challenge.

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Honor Roll of GENEROUS DONORS Stephen and Odicia Chinelli Patrick L. and Analiza Chua Joe and DeeDee Ciprari Susan Clarke Marie Clarke James and Cheryl Cleamons Antoinette Clyatt Urbano and Elsi Coba Robert and Kim Combs Bob and MaryCondor Jose and Luz Conte Errol and Teresa Cook Winston and Nicole Cooper Marcelo and Norma Cortes Maria Cortes Francis Costanzo and Lilliam Paetzold ’84 Phedesta Cotton and Deneice Kennard Lee and Holly Fujie Cotugno Maurice and Stephanie Cox Orlando and Liza Cross Oscar and Patty Cubillas Edward Cunningham Brigitte Dahan Hull ’80 Jose and Michelle D’Agostino Ronnie and Jeanette Dalgado Henry and Julie Davies Juan Esperanza De Jesus Gina Delahoussaye ’91 Florencio De Pablo Todd and Marcia DeAngelis Leo and Zerlyn Del Rosario Steven and Judy Dell’Amico Floyd and Sheila Delos Reyes Erendira Di Giuseppe ’15 Concezio and Roseanne Di Gregorio ’64 Gerardo and Laura Diaz Ricardo Diaz Andres and Veronica Diaz Van Gerard and Marilou Dichoso Lisa Dillon Ruel Wilma Dimaculangan David and Suzanna Negussie Dix Kamran and Ladan Djabbari Derek and Cynthia Dobalian Patrick and Michelle Doherty Raphael and Tracey Domalik Maricela Dominguez Juan and Raquel Dominguez Steve and Katie Duchesne David and Sharon Dukesherer, Sr. Eduardo and Rosario Dzul Frank and Vera Eck Christina Economides Sam Ellis Donatas E and Viktorija Empakeris Carlos and Peggy Enriquez Jr. Patricia Erb ’80 Victor Escobedo

Notre Dame Day Jose Jesus Escun Karrie Esparza Juan and Edith Estrada James and Mary Jo Evans Kelly and Lisa Farland Victor and Patricia Feathers Raquel Fernandez Thomas and Margaret Fiebig John and Vicki Findlater Steven and Teresa Finestone Antwone and LaNette Fisher Michael and Mary Fitz Juventino M. and Frances Flores Sharon Friedman ’72 Mayra Fuentes Anthony Fukuhara Richard Fuller Steve and Myrna Gaardsmoe Elias and Elvira Garcia Walter and Angelica Garcia Jose A. and Elsa Garcia Fernando and Andrea Garcia Oscar and Erica Garcia Celio Oswaldo and Patricia Garcia Wondafrash Gebremedihen Neal Gervais Ricardo and Maria Godinez Wayne W. and Carolyn Godlewski Andrea Gomez Stephanie Goodson Brian and Cathe Gordon Akram and Irene Gorgi Consuelo Gotico Humberto and Maria Gray Rodney C. and Wanda Green Richard and Patricia Greta

Chris and Helen Griffin Fernando Guerra Adrian Guidotti ’68 Susan Gutierrez Morgan ’73 Henry and Cathleen Guthrie Stefanus and Soesani Hadi Matthew and Elizabeth Handal Gene and Aileen Harbeck John and Laura Haydel James and Laure Healy Erin and Elaine Hennessey David and Nathalie Herbst Ciro and Gina Hernandez Fidel and Alba Hernandez Christian and Ping Ho Hyun Sun Hong Michael and Kimberly Hooper Patrick and Dianna Houstoun Sylvester and Marianne Ignatius Diriawan and Adriana Indrapradja Mark Ines Ebrahim and Rosa Irajpanah Andrew and Pammela Jackson Cindra Paige Jake Maria Jean Marie Moon Koo and Young Sook Jeung Ronald and Sheila Johnson Fredrick and Tracey Johnson Thomas and Terry Johnstone Karl and Jacqueline Jones Michael and Randi Jones Shawn and Jennifer Jones Suzanne Jones Gary and Marinez Jones Ana Judaken Jafar Kashian

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Honor Roll of GENEROUS DONORS Daniel and Martha Kassa Kabew and Eskedar Kassew Steve Catherine Keller Brian and Kristin Keltie Paul A. and Vesta Kia Ted Kim Gregory Sang and Theresa Kim Stephen Krai Alan and Dawn Kulberg Tae Young and Min Jung Kwak Vance LaKira Brian and Jojo Lamb Michael Lang Ana S. Lara Nick and Gina Larocca Trevor and Margaret Shanley Lavin Allan and Kathleen Lee Jason and Kristin Lee Kang Hyon and Sophia Kwaklee Lee John M. and Sarah Lehne Larry and Maureen Levinson Jinbing Li Richard and ChuKee Lim Paul and Edythe Ling Elvia O. Linton Alan and Tina Llorens Patrick and Delphine lee Loo Guadalupe Luis Sheila Lynn ’63 John and Karla Madsen Siamak and Ana Giron Maghazei Lemuel and Mayrose Magpantay Patrick Maloney James Anne Marquis Frank Gloria Marsella Jorge Alicia Martinez Maged M. Beatriz Matta Thomas Mc Cann Thomas Beverly McCann Kevin and Sonya Doshi McCarthy Michael and Milana Caldwell, ’80 McDermott Timothy and Hilda McGonigle Scott and Cindy McGrath Allen McLain Robert and Bobbi McRae James Q. and Kristin Meehan Angel Ana Menjivar Lucile Michel Maureen Miller Morehouse ’67 Frank Military Todd Mitchell Nikki Moreno ’94 Pablo Dulce and Maria Moreno Louise Moriarty Angela Moses Emilie Muller Owen and Charmaine Cosky Murray

Notre Dame Day—Freshmen Jaclyn Paetzold (front) and Talin Tepper receive their Freshman Rose at the annual Notre Dame Day Mass.

DeWayne and Judith Nash Hung Nguyen Natsugu Nitta Michael and Maria O’Connor Paul and Lois O’Connor Danes and Richelle Pineda Orteza Ryan and Kerrie Osborne Michael and Leilani Nario Palad Robert and Anne Palmer Su Wen Pan Mark Patterson Gregorio and Paula C. Perez Benjamin and Tamika Phillips James Pike Frank and Michelle Bach Plasencia Alexander and Paula Poppas Anabel Porter

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Susan Post Jeff Post Karen Postiglioni Hems ’94 Christopher and Simone Price Celia Provost Antonio and Reina Ramirez Hassan Hude Ramli Julio C. and Sonia M. Ramos Sr. Lawrence and Sheri Ramsey Krystine Randolph Mark and Patricia Ravis Daryl and Kimberly Reems Ben and Rebecca Refuerzo Sandra Reyes Jose and Amanda Reyes Eduard R. and Vivian Rhodes Kenneth and Diane Rigsby

Honor Roll of GENEROUS DONORS Leonidas and Ana Rivera Amged Rizkalla Christopher and Sonya Robertson Gianluca and Mary Gross Robino Luis and Ellen G. Robles Ramon and Judy Roges Edwin and Luzmila Argote Romani Rudy and Lisa Rosales Claude and Rosalina Rosay Steven and Sheryl Rothans Craig and Valonda Rucker Margarita Ruiz Nestor and Lina Ruplenas Nick Salcedo Rey and Vanessa Salonga Jr. Steven and Rosie Sanchez Nancy Sawyer Eric and Rosa Saxon Danielle and Andrew Schlei William and Rosalie Schultz Lise Selznick Sheila Selzer Walecki ’57 Michael and Maryann Sheps Alvin and Kimberly Sherron Vivek and Christine Floegel Shetty Darren and Tracci Shibuya Todd Shields Stephen and Betsy Sichi Daniel and Sandra Sickmann Ernie and Yvonne Silva

Mock Trial Art. Michelle Rigsby, ’16, with her entry for the Courtroom Artist Competition.

Paul J and Deirdre Dee Smith Marvin and Marlo Smith Paul K. and Margaret Smith Ken and Diane Smotrys Isabel Solorio Xintong Song ’16 Rosemary Soriano Eric and Victoria Caruncho Soriano Christina Stamberger Steve and Isabelle Stehley Angela Stern John and Hye K. Suh Thomas and Ninette Sullivan Paul Swanson David and Lupe Taimoori Anthony and Sheriese Taketa Norbert and Karen Taylor Patrick and Sandra Telles Scott and Mia Tepper Valerie Teter David and Terry Thomas Gordon and Derya Thompson Brent and Christine Times Luis and Carmen Torres Stephen E. and Kathleen Truman Patrick and Madeleine Umeh Gustavo and Elizabeth Ungo Gustavo Ungo, Sr. Onyema L. and Aline Uzoka Danny Valdez Francis and Mary Anne Van Der Linden David Ventresca Angelica Ventura Richard and Katherine Wafer Timothy and Madeleine Walker Kendra Walker Charles and Katrina Waller Monica M. Wenzel Shirley D. Wesley Stanley and Gina West Matthew and Dina Wiggins Lloyd and Akila Wijeyewardene Melvante and Christi Williams Michael and Armerilyn Williams Christi Wohl Beyene and Tsege Yohanes Samir and Samia Youssef Yan Zhang Xudong and LiYing Wang Zhang Bank of America Foundation Boeing Company Matching Program Chevron Matching Gift Program Dennis Uniform Company Paragon Tec. Inc. Paramount Community Giving Toyota Matching Gifts to Education United Way Wells Fargo Community Support

MATCH YOUR GIFT! Your generous donation can even go further if your company has a matching gift policy.

Thank you for inquiring with your Human Resource officer.

FRIENDS OF NOTRE DAME

Gifts of $499 - $1 Caruso Family Foundation Lifetouch National School Studios Raytheon Matching Gift Target Take Charge of Education United Way California Mary Prendergast Alafetich ’55 Sharon Nehus Allen ’60 Hada and Jerval Alvarado Michelle Alvarado S. Robert Ambrose Barbara and Terje Andreassen Rebecca Tassio Andrews ’58 Itsuko Aono ’73 Lillian Carpinelli Appleby ’77 Joanne Aquino ’13 J. Manuel Arechiga Kathleen Roletta Armstrong ’67 Sharon Arnett ’70 Stephanie Atienza ’08 Linda Avalos ’98 Carol Bader Jeri Trescony Barger ’68 Trudy Blank Barrera ’57 Katherine Barriciello Maria Muriedas Bartush ’74 Jean Basterretche Claire Battles Alma Baumgart Georgina Bautista ’89 Sophia Beauvy Eileen Riordan Bednard ’61 Francisco Belloso Arleen Higuera Berg ’57 Ericand Louise Berg Mirna Berry Elena Varni Biale ’60 Azalea Bilac Olivia Siegels Bitetti ’11 Rich Blankenship Irena Leonavicius Blessent ’73 Hope Bowhay Jeanne Kirchhoff Boyd ’58 Laura Braustein Margaret Breen

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Honor Roll of GENEROUS DONORS Catherine Brown Victoria Ruskin Brown ’76 Monica Magers Burgos ’70 Susan Weldon Buxton ’54 Mark Calde Barbara Kuntz Callaghan ’63 Linda Viele Caravana ’66 Elizabeth Austin Carlin ’55 Monica Castagnasso ’84 Catherine Castaneda ’84 Donna Hoffman Castaneda ’62 Dorothy Ceccon Jennifer Chandler ’07 John and Cathy Chavez Theresa Ann Svoboda Chavez ’77 Avis Cheung Robert Christian

DID YOU KNOW? Graduates in the Class of 2014 received $11.3 million in College Scholarship Awards.

Nick and Lisa Padden Cipiti, ’78 Susan Clarke Timothy Coffey Wendy Conley ’05 Lee Cotugno and Holly Fujie Barbara Rowe Couch ’67 Patricia Duddy Coulter ’75 Daryl Anne Oswald Crowley ’81 JoAnn Todd Cunningham ’57 V. Richard Cunningham Diane Rowell Curran ’62 Arturo De La Torre Amanda DeLay ’01 Crystal Delery Marjorie Mutchie DeLoney ’57 Mr. and Mrs. Dan DesForges Phyllis Dickens Gita Donovan Ninette Delery Douroux ’77 Theresa Dudzick ’94 Betty Koll Dulay ’67 Marleen DuMilieu ’66 Eula Dupre Maria Tortoreto Duran ’63 Kathleen Gervais, DVM ’76 Sheila Houde Eickhoff ’55 Sam Ellis and Margaret Goss Patrick Engelhardt Peggy O’Donnell Enriquez ’80 Rosemary Head Erlinger ’59 Debra and Edward Estrada J. Stuart Fishler Maureen Magers Flannery ’75

Edward Fletcher Juventino M. and Francis C. Flores Heather Dutton Fonseca ’87 Marlene Hartmann Forthun ’56 Guillermina Frelinger Todd and Guillermina Frelinger Brad Fuller Christine Lichter Galonska ’79 Siegfried Galonska Elias and Elvira Garcia Tiffany Gardner ’89 Frank Gayer Theresa Gayer ’90 Janet Libby Gemmell ’63 Denise Gunning Genova ’62 Kimberly Ann Gerldez ’00 Eileen Brick Gibbs ’58 JoAnn Medved Gilbert ’58 Ken and Ann Gilbert Edward and Donna Gladbach Eileen Rutan Goda ’61 Carmela Mazzella Gordon ’69 Margaret Goss Dana Della Rocca Gray ’83 Marjorie Holley Gray ’71 Kathleen Greene Kelly‐Ann Henry Griffin ’92 Susan Battles Griffith ’69 Marla Guess ’84 William Habeeb Norma Montalvo Hammons ’67 Sally Fanning Hanton ’55 Sally Fanning Hanton Katherine Harding ’00 Lisa Harpenau ’82 Alyson Webb Harrison ’93 Marilyn Haugh Bridget Heartst ’08 Marguerite and Steven Heinrich Eva Hermann Jack Hill Tanya Peebles Hill ’86 Karen Marcinek Hinricks ’62 Carol Hoffstedt Harriet Frappia Hofmann ’59 Gary Hollis Sandra Nehus Horan ’60 Cheryl Callahan Hubner ’69 Gloria Fernandez Hunscke ’90 Kristine LaBelle Irish ’86

DID YOU KNOW? Graduates in the Class of 2014 served over 20,000 hours of community service.

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DID YOU KNOW? An alarming gap exists between the identified need and the resources we have available for financial aid.

30% of our current student body receives financial aid.

Glen Janken James Jardine Robert Johnson Kourtney Jones Patricia Hopper Jones ’61 Ivonne Jorif Paula Stong Jurgenson ’60 Amelia Kacena Apolinario Kelly Tina Kiel Kelly ’83 Diana Kennedy ’86 Cheryl and Patrick King Francis and Mary Knipe Patricia Knott Sharon Fay Koch ’54 Nancy Kofranek ’62 Karen Wiper Kohler ’58 Patricia Butcher Korn ’73 Andrew Kozlowski Kenneth Kuntz John Lahickey Mary Kay Amstutz Lalli ’72 Michael Lang Ana S. Lara Cathy Nakano Lass ’84 Alexander Leadbetter Joslen Lois Letscher ’59 Renate Lichter ’75 Rudolph Liggins Larry Lloyd Susan Brennan Lloyd ’82 Rick Loeffler Richard Lopez Russell Love Anthony Luca Patricia Fitzgerald Luer ’65 Tefi Ma’ake Sofia C. Machuca ’07 Joanne DiMiceli Mackie ’58 Michelle Smith Makagon ’60 Jenny Girard Malley ’87 Maureen Martain Jacqueline Sardinas Martello ’82 William and Dolores Martello Jan Cathcart Masi ’78 Gregory Mathis Nancy McDonough ’68

Honor Roll of GENEROUS DONORS Sharon Castellini McGarity ’63 James McMahon Frances Stolarz McNamee ’64 Lola McRae ’06 Robert and Bobbi McRae Mary Kelly Medina ’57 James and Kristin Meehan Molly Hurtado Mehuron ’70 Carmen Mendivil Jean Merl Christopher and Maureen Miller Svetlana Sarac Moldenhauer ’86 Susan Moley Mary Molnar ’69 Avito And Grace Moniz Vincent and Rosemarie Montenotte Nikki Moreno ’94 Pablo Moreno and Dulce Maria Najera V. Jessica Morquera ’82 Anthony L. Morris Molly Mulqueen ’68 Kathy Childers Murphy ’73 Susan Dahlheimer Navarro ’67 Stephanie Toller Negrete ’83 David Nelson Neenie Nims ’62 Stephanie Sampson Nocita ’96 Sharon O’Boyle ’78 Irene Camacho O’Connor ’56 Sharon O’Connor ’66 Barbara Olivo Lily Olmos ’73 Max and Lilly Paetzold Chitralekha and Pratapaditya Pal Shalmali Pal ’87 Roger Papet Mary Rose Pasic ’55 Coleen Watson Patterson ’71 Margaret Paul Deanna Putman Penn ’55 Jennifer Petermon ’00 Mary Alice Cady Peters ’63 John and Heidi Peterson Gregory Phelps

PARTNER FOUNDATIONS We are extremely grateful for the support and financial generosity of our partner Foundations which is so vital to our growth and success.

Our entire NDA community is thankful for your leadership and partnership.

Kim McMillian Phillips ’72 James Pike Krystyna Pilecki ’75 Mary Collins Pizzorno ’57 Kathleen Knoll Pleso ’58 Warren Porche Elena Preciado Sherri and Patrick Prendergast Debbie Presson ’90 Celia Provost Donna Lewis Prysi ’55 Julie Putnam ’03 Janet Kolhoff Quilici ’62 Jon and Nan Rager Coretta Ramey ’88 Arielle Ramos ’13 Sergio Reyes Christoper Roberts Lisa Schmidt Robertson ’73 Renato Della Rocca Sara Romero ’16 Sara Romero ’16 Jeanne Ronay Diane Ross Barbara Roth Vito Rotunno Joellen Norton Ryan ’54 Kevin and Ann Ryan Francois Salanave Paul Sanchez Jose Santana Marrayne Schatter ’72 Danielle Schlei Richard Schoenbaum John Schrillo Marlane Schwake ’60 Darren Shibuya Judy Shields ’56 Berty Siegels Joy Simmons Geri Randolph Skardina Elizabeth Slater ’69 Loretta Brock Smith ’72 Maureen Smith Ana Sosa Sarah Caliboso Soto ’87 Mary Stage David Stambaugh Andrea White Stawitcke ’69 Mary Schoepe Streeter ’58 Anita Suazo Madeleine Sullano ’72 Maureen Sullivan Thomas and Teressa Syta Linda Horne Tabor ’57 Alexa Tangalakis ’05 Ann Butler Terrazas ’62 K. Thomas and Linda Dill Jessie L. Thompson

Actress, author, humanitarian, and alumna, Linda Gray, takes a “selfie” as she gears up for the Notre Dame Day project!

Theresa Thompson ’04 Travis Tiner Jennifer Tinnes ’80 Lawrence Toller Crecencio Torres Dolores Englert Trout ’65 Charlotte Tureaud Sylvia Tureaud Cecilia Uribe ’86 Mayleen Nadal Valdez ’94 Nicole Valdez ’09 Joe Vela Mariza Vergara ’99 Cristina Cuellar Villanueva ’00 Martha Viteri Jon Waldron Patricia Diltz Wallace ’58 John Watkins Paul Weber Michele White ’96 John Wholihan Dick and Patti Williams Maryann Halibrand Wolfenden ’69 Marilyn Bissiner Wynn ’57 Johnny Yap Janet Zimmerman ’64 Christine Stanish Zupan ’87

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Honor Roll of GENEROUS DONORS THANK YOU!

The FINANCIAL PICTURE

We are deeply grateful to the many parents who so selflessly donate their time and talents towards the success of the many functions held at the Academy throughout the year. We are also sincerely grateful for your heartfelt financial generosity—you make a difference every day and we thank you for the many blessings you share with NDA.

The complete financial statements will be available for inspection in the Business Office of Notre Dame Academy.

CORPORATE PARTNERS

REVENUE & SUPPORT 䢇 Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.8% 䢇 Gifts/Grants/Other . . . . . . . . . . . 7.8% 䢇 Student Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8% 䢇 Investment Income . . . . . . . . . . . 9.8% 䢇 Other Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8%

Our corporate sponsors embrace the ideals of excellence and are invaluable to enriching our academic offerings and student activities and sustaining our financial future. Through Matching Gifts, Corporate sponsorships and Gifts‐ in‐Kind our corporate sponsors breathe life into our mission, and we are deeply grateful.

Alaska Airlines Alexandra Pottery All American Trophy American Express Company American Martyrs Church Angeles Baseball Anheuser Busch Avalon Books Bank of America Battagalini Estate Winery Baxter International BCBG Beverlywood Swim School Bikram Yoga Bill Smith Electric Boeing Bristol Farms Capital Group Chevron Humankind Program Coldwell Banker Community Health Care Dennis Uniform Dodgers Baseball Dunlap Industries Edison International Firenze Restaurant Flemings Steakhouse Gymnastics Olympica Hama Sushi Hans Zimmer Herff Jones Hillcrest Party Rentals Hiroshi Hugo’s Restaurant Joga Chiropractic Center Josten’s Juan Flores Landscaping Kikka Sushi

Knotts Berry Farm Lifetouch National School Supplies Linus Manufacturers Bank Mattel Mattel Children’s Foundation Mercer Health Group Northrup Grumman Occidental College Office Depot Pacific Rim Printers Paradise Cove Malibu Restaurant PG&E Corporation Foundation Ralph’s Grocery Stores Randall McAnany Painting Company Raytheon Rich Sheet Metal Works Robert and Bobbi McRae Ronald Reagan Library Scitor Corporation Serenity Salon Skirball Susie Cakes Target “Take Charge of Education” The French Quarter Guests Apartments, New York The National Society of High School Scholars Toyota Motor Sales Tumbleweed Day Camp TV’s Top Chef Fabio U.C.L.A. Health Systems United Way Capital Region Verizon “Extra Credit for Schools” Vons Grocery Stores Wells Fargo Bank Westside Print Center

We have endeavored to ensure the accuracy of this report, and we apologize for any oversight or errors and would appreciate being informed if they occur. Your support means a great deal to Notre Dame Academy, its students, families, faculty and staff. We thank you for your generosity.

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EXPENSES: 䢇 Instructional Activities . . . . 54.9% 䢇 Total Property, Plant & 䢇 䢇 䢇

General Administration . . . . 27.5% Scholarship/ Tuition Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 10.8% Student Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5% Fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3%

Class of 2014 REUNION Michelle Lampa (fourth from left) shared, “NDA prepared us well for the challenges that lie ahead at every phase of our life. The community experience and education I received at NDA helped me recognize my strengths and motivated me to make a name for myself in a male‐ dominated profession. I very much enjoyed my time at NDA!” Erin Birmingham (fourth from right) said, “Academically, philanthropically, spiritually, and emotionally, my four years at NDA were far more enriching than my college experience. My classes were more innovative, for example my senior year AP English class focused on women’s literature and opened my eyes to works that I would later teach my own students. My expectations were also higher because what NDA expected of us was entirely devoid of our looks, finances or peers. Each student at the Academy, I feel, is encouraged to foster her own unique view‐point and purpose, separate entirely from her appearance and rather tied directly to the value of contributions to one another through service and intellectual insight. College did not hold a candle to my high school experience. I am so very grateful that I had the opportunity to attend NDA and I am certain that I would be a much different person today without my well‐rounded experience.”

NDA Hosts ELEMENTARY School Educators

Back, left to right: Dr. Gavin Colvert, St. Martin of Tours School Mr. Ryan Halverson, St. Cyril of Jerusalem School Hilary Rucker, ’16 Mia Wafer, ’16 Ms. Lena Rowland, St. Timothy School Father John Ardis and Mr. Rick Billups, St. Paul the Apostle School Giulia Marsella, ’15 Mrs. Danina Uy, Nativity Catholic School Ms. Brigid Williams, NDA Admissions Director Mrs. Danielle Colvert, Good Shepherd Catholic School Ms. Lilliam Paetzold, NDA Principal Ms. Bri Berlin, NDA Dean Jo Duchesne, ’16 Violet Selznik, ’17 Tania Gray, ’15 Boyce Buchanan, ’17 Sophia Costanzo, ’15 Katherine Irajpanah, ’15 PAGE FIFTEEN | NOTRE DAME ACADEMY | ANNUAL REPORT 2013–2014

NDA Wins MUSICAL CATEGORY at DTASC! “The Power of Faith— 9 Musicals in 8 Minutes!” (left to right, back row) Samantha West, ’16 Hilary Rucker, ’16 Ella Dygert, ’16 Molly Maloney, 15 Caroline Rothans, ’18 (front row) Makena Adams, ’15 Jennifer Harbeck, ’15 Monique Sheps, ’15 Jacquelyn Tepper, ’16

REST in PE ACE Two beloved members of our Notre Dame Academy community passed away this year: DANIEL “ DANNY” LOPORTO Facilities Director, worked at NDA from 1996–2014 Known for his loyalty to the school and his dedication to the Sisters, Danny was immensely proud of the pristine condition of the buildings, the grounds and the rose gardens. An engraved bench will be placed in the rose garden in his honor. We are grateful for his big heart, leadership and service and we will miss him greatly.

CECILIA “MEG” WEBER Development Director, worked at NDA from 1993–1999 Meg is remembered for her gentle kindness, her quick wit and her staunch dedication to the future of the Academy. Working side‐by‐side with Sister Gina Marie, Meg assisted in financing our fourth floor over the gym which houses the art studio, computer lab and multi‐purpose classroom. Meg’s name is engraved on one of the memorial bricks. We will miss you Meg.

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• PRESIDENT Nancy J Coonis • PRINCIPAL Lilliam Paetzold • ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR Nancy J Ehrmann nehrmann@ndala.com • ALUMNAE RELATIONS Susan G. Morgan, ̕73 smorgan@ndala.com • ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR Brigid Williams ̕03 bwilliams@ndala.com, • PHOTOGRAPH ER Raynelle Duronslet, ̕98

Class of 2014 American University Azusa Pacific University Belmont University California Polyechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Long Beach California State University, San Bernardino California Lutheran University Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Duke University Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles Gonzaga University Goucher College Grand Canyon University Hope College Howard University La Sierra University Lewis & Clark College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Marquette University MCPHS‐Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Menlo College Monmouth University New York University North Park University Occidental College Otis College of Art and Design Pace University, New York Pepperdine University Saint Joseph’s University San Diego State University

San Francisco State University Santa Clara University Santa Monica College School of the Art Institute of Chicago Southern Methodist University St. John’s University, Manhattan Campus Temple University The Ohio State University The University of Scranton The University of Alabama The University of Arizona Tuskegee University UC Berkeley

UC Los Angeles UC Merced UC San Diego UC Santa Cruz University of Missouri Columbia University of Southern California University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts University of Colorado University of La Verne University of San Francisco Whittier College Xavier University Yale University

Sophomore STEPHANIE ZHANG, Advanced Dance

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Notre Dame Sisters Founders’ Day 2014.

Sister Mary Joann, Sister Mary Jolisa and Sister Anna Maria receive Notre Dame Letterman jackets and roses from the students, faculty and staff of the Notre Dame Schools of Los Angeles.