Santa Catalina School Bulletin Winter 2023

Santa Catalina School 1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey, CA 93940

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2023 WINTER BULLETIN

SA N TA C ATA L I N A S C H O O L • W I N T E R 2023

Alumnae provide lifelines during disasters

Reshaping the residential program

Honoring faculty past and present

Crystal Boyd ’89

Director of Marketing and Communications Jeannie Evers

Writer Emily Slayton

Graphic Designer Robin Kelly

Copy Editor Shannon Gaughf Dillon ’08

Director of Alumnae/i Relations Contributors

Clarisa Avila, Katherine Busch, Julie Lenherr Edson ’88, Gretchen Mueller Burke ’83, Kendra Klein, Dr. Barbara Ostos, Barry Panes Contributing Photographers

DMT Imaging; Marc Howard ’93 LS; David Royal; Santa Catalina School archives; Santa Catalina School parents, faculty, and students; profile photos courtesy of the subject

2023-2024 Board of Trustees

2023-2024 Leadership Team

Laura K. Lyon ’81 Chair

Kathleen Brown ’63 Herm Edwards Jon Giffen Adriana Hayward Tracy A. Huebner Brogiin Keeton ’01 Edward King Charles I. Kosmont Kate Brinks Lathen ’96 Tina Hansen McEnroe ’70, ’66 LS Mary Khasigian Nikssarian Kenneth Peyton Victor Ramirez Margaret Scattini Stephen Schwerdfeger Pete Upham

Dr. Barbara Ostos Head of School

Jalynne Tobias Redman ’72 President, Alumnae Association

Julie Lenherr Edson ’88 Head of Upper School

Brett Davis Collins ’93 Vice-Chair On the cover: Senior Alexis Blond runs through

Above: Eighth-grader Diarmuid Murphy,

Santa Catalina’s Bulletin is published twice a year.

the Spirit Day tunnel created by the sophomores.

representing the House of Service, participates in the spring pep rally.

We welcome suggestions for topics and news,

Back cover: The annual college sweatshirt photo

representing the colleges that members of the Class of 2023 are attending.

Inside back cover: Sixth-graders tackle the

as well as comments about our publication.

Email us at communications@santacatalina.org.

climbing wall during their overnight trip to Mount Hermon.

Correction: In the summer issue of the Bulletin,

we incorrectly spelled the name of Gay Callan ’67 in the photo caption on page 56. We apologize for the mistake.

Santa Catalina School, located on the Monterey Peninsula, is an independent, Catholic school. The Upper School is a college-preparatory high school for young women, with boarding and day students in grades 9–12. The Lower and Middle School is coeducational, with day students in PreK–grade 8. A summer camp for girls 8–14 years serves resident and day campers. Santa Catalina School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Santa Catalina School admits students of any race, creed, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or

Matthew T. Gibbs II Vice-Chair Carolyn Hartwell O’Brien ’74 Vice-Chair Kenneth Peyton Vice-Chair Michael Roffler Treasurer Tracy Miller Hass ’75 Secretary Dr. Barbara Ostos Head of School Louise Diepenbrock Baker ’81 Sister Claire Barone Gerardo A. Borromeo

Honorary Trustee Brooks Walker, Jr.

John Aimé Assistant Head of School Dr. John Murphy Assistant Head of School for Mission and Identity Ange Atkinson Director of Auxiliary Programs Crystal Boyd ’89 Director of Marketing and Communications Jamie Buffington Browne ’85 Director of Admission Gretchen Mueller Burke ’83, ’79 LS Director of Development

Ron Kellermann Business Manager Christy Pollacci Head of Lower and Middle School

made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, and national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, athletic, or other school-administered programs.

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F E AT U R E S

36 Reshaping Resident Life A redesigned curriculum builds on five pillars that foster a well-rounded and enriching experience for students.

40 Bringing Welcome Relief Red Cross volunteer Ann Kuchins ’67 provides shelter and aid in the aftermath of disasters.

42 Teamwork Unleashed K-9 search specialist Caroline Upton ’88 trains dogs for rescue and recovery missions.

44 Into the Wild Nurse Maighdlin Pope Anderson ’93 uses her medical training to assist in wilderness search and rescue.

46 A Guiding Hand EmilyJane McLoughlin Zahreddine ’05 knows the best way to respond to a crisis is to prepare for one.

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DEPARTMENTS

02 Message from Head of School 03 Campus News 48 Trustee News 50 Young Alum Q&A 55 Class Notes 68 Transitions 69 Annual Report

MESSAGE

head of school

Past, Present, and Future

Dear Santa Catalina Community, The spring and summer at Catalina were full of joyful and exciting experiences for our students. From an extraordinary mission and identitybased global trip to Italy led by Dr. John Murphy and Dr. Kassandra Thompson Brenot ’87 in the Upper School during Easter Break to our traditional eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C., students were engaged in learning on and off campus. Prekindergarteners explored life cycles of frogs, penguins, and plants, while the Upper School robotics team earned the Judges’ Award for their tenacity and a Yale-bound senior qualified for state championships in the 100-meter dash for track and field.

Despite challenges presented by spring storms and thanks to modern-day communication, we were able to salvage Alumnae Reunion Weekend and enjoy at least Saturday and Sunday on campus, with a wonderful party at The Club at Pasadera on Saturday night. It was a true highlight of my first year to meet so many alumnae and hear first-hand the impact of their time at Catalina.

Both Upper School and Middle School graduation speakers were highly regarded faculty members. Mr. Dan Place

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delivered a moving story describing three influential women in his life, including his mother, whose sacrifices to attend college during the Great Depression taught him the value of education. In the Middle School, Dr. Christian Reilly used the metaphor of a sea journey to encourage students to make a plan for their futures. Both colleagues captured the moment due to their understanding of the students and their own life experiences.

Summer at Santa Catalina was fully enrolled with almost 300 campers from all over the world. Summer camp continues to be our most impactful enrollment tool with over 20% of the current Upper School having attended camp. The vibrant summer activities on campus mirror in many ways the school year community, making it a wonderful introduction for girls to a Santa Catalina educational experience.

As I start my second year as Head of School, I am grateful for the extraordinary faculty and staff whose daily commitment creates an impressively intentional education for our students.

I am equally appreciative of the Leadership Team, whose partnership is setting the direction for the next chapter of Santa Catalina. I am excited to share that this year two alumnae joined the school’s Leadership Team. Gretchen Mueller Burke ’83, ’79 LS was appointed Director of Development to help lead community engagement efforts and fundraising, and Julie Lenherr Edson ’88 returned as Head of Upper School after one year away from the role. In addition, Ange Atkinson is now serving as the Director of Auxiliary Programs after directing Summer at Santa Catalina for five years. Together, and in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, we are continually mindful of merging the past

with the present and the future by staying grounded in Santa Catalina’s mission and values.

The Leadership Team has developed several goals for the school in the coming years, including raising awareness of Santa Catalina regionally and in the larger Bay Area, updating the strategic plan, deepening individual and collective cultural competence among employees, and preparing for the school’s 75th anniversary. We look forward to sharing more about these plans as they evolve for the long-term success of Santa Catalina.

I am also pleased to share that since last year the Parents Association and school leadership have been working on formalizing this essential partnership.

Working closely with Clarisa Avila, Director of Parent Engagement and Annual Fund Director; Roseanne Pierre, past Parents Association president; and Lupita Cepeda, current Parents Association president, we have developed a new structure and outlined bylaws for the Parents Association. Teaming with parents on schoolwide projects and ongoing feedback are central to the future health of the school.

In the following pages, you will enjoy highlights of life on campus. While the Bulletin provides a thorough snapshot of Santa Catalina, there is nothing better than being on campus and experiencing the vibrancy in person. Please come by anytime; I look forward to seeing you here.

Be well and blessings,

Dr. Barbara Ostos Head of School

CAMPUS NEWS

04 Faculty Profile 06 All School News 08 Summer Camp 10 LMS News 16 MS Sports 17 Kindergarten Graduation 18 MS Graduation 21 US News 30 US Sports 32 US Commencement

Fifth graders enjoy a hike during their overnight trip to Fort Ross.

CAMPUS NEWS

faculty profile

DR. NANCY C. HUNT ENGLISH TEACHER, GRADES 9 & 12 The Sister Carlotta Distinguished Service Award The Sister Carlotta Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to a faculty or staff member whose work, either inside or outside the classroom, has epitomized the school’s mission and has enriched the hearts and minds of students at Santa Catalina School. The recipient is recognized for upholding the school’s commitment to educating the whole person, consistent with the values manifested in Sister Carlotta’s vocation of teaching young people.

The nominating committee and Board of Trustees Chair Laura Lyon Gaon ’81 accept nominations from faculty and staff and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees, who then select the recipient. The Sister Carlotta Endowment for Educational Excellence provides a $10,000 honorarium that accompanies the award.

For a measure of just how much Dr. Nancy Hunt deserved the Sister Carlotta Distinguished Service Award, consider this: The day after she received the award, students revealed that the 2022–23 yearbook was dedicated to her. Dr. Hunt met the back-to-back news with characteristic humor. “I’ve been telling people if I don’t get a standing ovation when I walk in a room, I’m leaving.” She was joking, but after 26 years of teaching English at Catalina, a standing ovation is not out of the question. In the classroom and in the dorms, Dr. Hunt has touched the lives of thousands of students through her warmth, encouragement, and engaging lessons—not to mention baked goods and tea.

Whether she is teaching The Odyssey to freshmen or Shakespeare to seniors, Dr. Hunt’s enthusiasm for her subject shines through.

“Teaching English is fun—I mean, it’s really fun,” she says. “But I also think it’s important. Storytelling isn’t just entertaining. It’s how we teach people to be good, how we teach people to think about their identity, think about the past and the future, how communities work, what we could do better, how we can imagine greatness and compassion...It’s one of the best ways to think about how to be. We talk about characters, but we also talk about character, who you are.”

Dr. Hunt also taught creative writing for many years and served as a member of the resident faculty until 2018. In her long career at Catalina, certain traditions have cropped up around her: drawing the story of Odysseus’s journey in stick figures on the white board, carving pumpkins and sipping apple cider on Greer Patio, enjoying a cup of tea in her classroom.

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Dr. Hunt is not afraid to mix things up, though, and she regularly finds new avenues for her students to engage with the material. As she explains, “It’s really important as a teacher to be flexible. A lot of teaching is about relationships between you and the text, you and the kids, and the kids and the text. There are lots of ways to supplement and enrich that, and a lot of the time the students know best what those will be.”

Teaching freshmen and seniors—and this year serving as the senior class dean—Dr. Hunt understands the needs of students at the beginning and end of their high school journeys. For freshmen, it’s laying the foundation for academic success and putting skills in place that will serve them for years to come. For seniors, it’s giving them more agency in their learning and setting them up for the next phase of their lives.

That’s where the tea comes in. “There’s a level of relaxation in the class that I’m after,” she explains. “I want them to sit down, take a deep breath, and be with these people, in this space, to talk about this play, not thinking about college applications or the million other things they have going on. I want them to learn to do that in their own lives.”

For their part, students feel the level of care that Dr. Hunt has for them. In the yearbook dedication, they expressed gratitude for “her genuine kindness and support, ability to put a smile on our faces, and for her consistently rooting for her students in all of their endeavors. Dr. Hunt, you are truly the best!”

Dr. Hunt comments on…

Shakespeare “If you only taught Shakespeare, I think you could teach all of the humanities; he’s a gateway to a discussion of philosophy, government, religion, human nature, psychology.”

Required reading “Some of the texts I teach, it’s not about whether students like them or not.

Reading hard things prepares them to be in the world. You have to sign contracts, read your lease, do your taxes—there are a lot of things you read that aren’t fun, and teaching them to do that now is just a responsibility of raising kids.”

Her love of books “There were many books that grabbed me growing up: Little Women, The Secret Garden, Charlotte’s Web. But I may have learned to love books because people read to me at school and at home. I still like it when people tell me stories.”

Dr. Hunt with the 2022-23 yearbook editors at the dedication assembly.

Dr. Hunt flanked by members of the Sister Carlotta Award selection committee.

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MUSIC PROGRAM RECEIVES A GIFT Santa Catalina School is now home to a Steinway concert grand piano, donated by Lyn and Renée Bronson, two distinguished performers and teachers on the Monterey Peninsula. Mr. Bronson was a private music lesson instructor at Santa Catalina for many years.

Measuring just under nine feet long, a Steinway concert grand is the instrument of choice for professional pianists. True to its name, the donated grand has a long history of use in concerts, including at Carmel’s Sunset Center. The inside of the piano bears the signatures of professional musicians who have played it.

Now Santa Catalina’s music students have the opportunity to run their fingers over the black and white keys. Mr. Bronson says, “Renée and I hope that the gift of this piano will last for years and inspire future generations. We’re glad it’s here.”

Santa Catalina’s new Steinway concert grand piano was played by scores of professional musicians.

To celebrate the donation, Santa Catalina hosted a special spring concert in the Mary Johnson Recital Hall. The concert, “Grand! A Concert of Gratitude,” featured performances by current and former students in Catalina’s private music lesson program—third-grader Joseph Jeong and Eugene Kim ’20 LS—as well as by the school’s talented roster of piano instructors.

SLAM DUNK FOR COUGARS AT A PRO BASKETBALL GAME Catalina singers and dancers took their talents on the road to perform at a Santa Cruz Warriors basketball game on March 18.

The stands at Kaiser Permanente Arena, which holds about 2,500 people, were packed with members of the Catalina community and fans of the NBA minor league team.

The Lower and Middle School glee clubs and Upper School choir sang the national anthem at center court before the game. There were 45 singers in all, made up of four separate ensembles that spanned 12 grade levels. Later, the Middle School dance team joined Upper School dance club Accents for the halftime show.

The 19 dancers performed an energetic five-minute routine.

Lower and Middle School music teacher Katie Gaggini, who prepared the singers along with Mark Purcell in the Upper School, said she never thought she’d be conducting a grades 1–12 choir in front of so many people, adding: “This was such a wonderful experience for everyone involved and I am grateful for the opportunity for both myself and our kids. They all did such a fantastic job—my heart was so proud!”

Dance teacher Nicole Cofresi choreographed the halftime show, which also included contributions by members of Accents. Mrs. Cofresi said, “While I could not relax the entire day, once I saw our students out there performing with such maturity and confidence, I could not help but feel overwhelmed with pride and joy.” Mrs. Cofresi began planning Catalina’s appearance at the game since the Santa Cruz Warriors organization first reached out to her in November 2022. Students began rehearsing in January 2023. Mrs. Cofresi note, “Leading up to the event involved the work of many 6

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people, hours of rehearsals, and colleagues placing immense support and belief in me to make this event happen.”

The event offered a rare opportunity for both schools to come together in the community. It was a great learning experience for the younger singers to perform with the older ones. Miss Gaggini said “During our rehearsals, it was magnificent to hear how our sound evolved and changed with the addition of more seasoned voices.”

Mrs. Cofresi added, “Being able to bridge the two campuses in a new way for the first time in front of so many strangers showed how much [the students] can accomplish. I could not have been more impressed with their hard work, and seeing them having fun together on the court was priceless. This will hold a special place in my heart, and I hope we continue to find more ways to give our students great opportunities like this one.”

Members of Accents and the Middle School dance team perform at halftime.

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NEW COUGAR CONDITIONING CENTER GIVES ATHLETES A LEG UP Santa Catalina School athletes will take their training to the next level with the opening of the new Cougar Conditioning Center.

The facility offers an exciting new space for students to learn how to get strong, both physically and mentally, and to gain confidence in their abilities. The center will not only give Cougar athletes a competitive edge, but also equip them with skills that will support a lifetime of health and wellness.

Brita, who competed in water sports during her time at Catalina, talked about the importance of young women having their own space to build strength and learn how their bodies move, without fear of judgment.

“I never knew how empowering it would be to attend an all-girls high school until I came here and was competing in sports without any hesitation or doubt that I belonged there,” she said. “Being a woman in high school and not having to worry about what other people think of you is a really cool thing.”

The conditioning center, housed on the ground floor of the library building, features a full suite of equipment—styled in Catalina blue and gold—to deliver a full body workout. Many of the Keiser brand machines are powered by air resistance, allowing users to adjust their workout with the press of a button. In addition to the main workout space, students can also take advantage of a pliability room for yoga or group exercise.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held during Cougar Fan Day on October 8. Featured speakers included Head of School Dr. Barbara Ostos; trustee Kenny Peyton, who helped bring the project to fruition; Athletic Director Kendra Klein; student body president Gaby Salazar Zaied ’24; and special guest Brita Sigourney ’08, an Olympic bronze medalist in halfpipe skiing.

Gaby, a tennis and soccer player, thanked the administration and donors for providing the new space. “Their support goes beyond financial contributions—they believe in our potential and want us to succeed,” she said.

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SUMMER CAMP: A CATALYST FOR EMPOWERMENT

By Ange Atkinson, Director of Auxiliary Programs

As a young adult, I fell in love with summer camp working as a camp counselor at an all-girls resident camp in Texas. While I was busy guiding young girls to build their independence, I too was gaining confidence. Many people are surprised when I share that I was an extremely quiet and shy kid. That changed at camp.

Summer camp was the first space where a caring adult looked at me and said, “You are a leader.” If camp empowered me at 18 years old, imagine the impact it can have on an 8-year-old who attends camp for multiple summers. After more than a decade working in all-girls residential spaces, I now know the impact is life changing.

Our program for Summer at Santa Catalina is intentionally designed around a community of belonging, which provides our campers with opportunities to deeply grow their socialemotional skills. With our mission of empowering girls mentally, emotionally, and spiritually through experiential education, we center our programming around four communities: dorm groups, classes, camp teams, and all of camp. There are many moments in a camp day for girls to create connections and learn new things through fun and play. By providing diverse access points to engage in camp life, girls find their sense of belonging.

In dorm groups, our campers create their community expectations with each other and with their camp counselor—an experience that encourages a sense of shared responsibility. When I walk by an evening camp dorm meeting, I am greeted with the joyful noise of girls creating connections. They answer questions of the day such as, "If your day was a color, what would it be?"

They also share an expression of gratitude or wish for the day.

Our dorm community is a space where girls get to practice expressing their ideas, making new friends, or solving friendship conflicts. Building emotional intelligence is at the core of our dorm communities.

During the day, our campers make their way to classes they chose—an experience that encourages them to explore new interests and builds autonomy. In camp classes, campers investigate the creative process by writing stories, making pottery (even if it means messing up a piece and trying again), or programming a robot to move underwater. Harnessing their growth mindset through play is an empowering opportunity that awaits campers each day in a camp class.

Evening programs are one of my favorite times of day at camp; each program provides campers space for imagination to come to life. Many of these are centered on our two camp teams, Checks and Stripes. A consistent camper favorite program involves campers competing to collect “gold” by overcoming many obstacles set forth by various characters. The evening is 8

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From left, Camp Director Ange Atkinson with staff Brooke Niemer, Maddie Imwalle ’18, and Sulema Martinus

marked by joyous laughter and cheers as campers solve riddles and find hidden treasure, often strategically collaborating with competing teammates so both teams can gain points.

In their camp team community, campers connect across age, collaborate in team play, enjoy sharing team chants, and challenge each other through healthy competition.

Campers spend time as a community at meals, morning rally, afternoon snack, and evening programs as well as at chapel sing and Mass, learning the deep meaning of kindness and inclusion. Girls encourage each other and invite new friends to sit with them. Openness as a core value of Santa Catalina weaves its way through our summer program, offering our campers a space of inclusivity.

Each time I watch a camper speak up to ask to change classes, volunteer to lead a camp song, bravely share an idea, compassionately solve a conflict with a friend, or find her own inner resilience working through homesickness, I am reminded that camp, thoughtfully and intentionally designed as Summer at Santa Catalina, is indeed life changing.

SAVE THE DATES FOR SUMMER 2024 Session 1: June 16 - 28 Session 2: June 30 - July 12 Session 3: July 14 - 26 5-Week Musical Theatre: June 16 - July 20 Mini-Week Options Available for Grades 2-5 Visit santacatalina.org for information about our summer of serious fun!

SUMMER 2023 6 sessions • 299 campers 32% international campers 11 states • 8 countries 37 classes • 21 field trips 13 Checks vs Stripes competitions 1500 Popsicles eaten

SUMMER AT SANTA CATALINA VISION STATEMENT Summer at Santa Catalina is dedicated to the mental, emotional, and spiritual growth of girls through experiential education. Our summer camp program strives to nurture girls as they begin to build their independence and self-reliance. We aim to help campers develop the virtues of honesty, kindness, and respect for others. Our goal is that campers receive and contribute to the support of a caring community and leave camp with greater self-confidence, eager to be contributing members of their own communities.

CAMPUS NEWS

lower and middle school

CATALINA SPELLERS SHINE AT COUNTY SPELLING BEES Two Santa Catalina students placed in the top three at countywide spelling bees for their age level. Fifth-grader Quinn Khalsa tied for third place at the Lyceum of Monterey County’s 38th annual 4th and 5th Grade Spelling Bee. Quinn faced about 50 competitors at the county bee after coming in second place at Santa Catalina’s school contest. Fourth-grader Maddie Bryan won the school bee with the word parenthetical.

Eighth-grader Marina Hurtado placed third in the spelling bee hosted by the Monterey County Office of Education. Marina earned her spot at the bee after winning Catalina’s Middle School contest, which featured nine students (three each from grades 6–8) tackling words such as carillon, natatorium, and thurible.

Monterey County spelling bee winners Marina Hurtado (grade 8) and Quinn Khalsa (grade 5).

ASPIRING ENGINEERS ANSWER THE CALL Middle School students solved a variety of engineering problems during the Mathcounts Engineers Week. Working in teams or as individuals, mathletes tackled problems from five different fields of engineering: aerospace, civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering. Challenges included solving ciphers, performing calculations related to a truss bridge, and creating and modifying paper airplanes. In the process, students made use of skills such as proportional reasoning, logic, and problem solving. Students who correctly solved the problems were recognized as “Future Engineers with Honors” on the Mathcounts website.

A still from a stop-motion animation of a cell.

SEVENTH-GRADERS TELL THE STORY OF CELLS

Students made paper airplanes as part of an engineering challenge.

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When it comes to learning about the cell cycle, seventh-graders get animated! Working in pairs, students created stop-motion videos to explain what happens to DNA during the major events of the cell cycle, from the formation of cells to cell division. The young video producers used clay, pipe cleaners, candy, toys, and other small objects to represent cells and to create story characters that guide the cell through its various phases. Video production gave students a hands-on activity to express concepts they cannot see.

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GRADE 1 VISITS CARMELITE MONASTERY First-graders visited the cloistered nuns—and dogs—of the Carmelite Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Therese. The students met with the nuns across a partition in the visiting room, delivered handwritten notes, and asked the nuns about monastic life.

Students also met the monastery dogs, Luke and Leia Skywalker.

After visiting, the students went to the chapel to offer prayers and listen to the nuns sing. Finally, they tended to the first-grade garden at the monastery. Santa Catalina has a longstanding relationship with the monastery, and the nuns welcomed the students back for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

An SPCA volunteer holds DD the hawk in the library.

RED-TAILED HAWK VISITS LIBRARY Volunteers from the SPCA Wildlife Center brought DD the red-tailed hawk to the library—appropriately nicknamed “The Treehouse”—to accompany a reading from the book The Hawk in the Castle: A Story of Medieval Falconry. Students in kindergarten and first grade met the hawk.

First graders have a longstanding relationship with the Carmelite Monastery.

After learning some interesting facts about hawks, the eager students were invited to view a display of objects to learn more about birds of prey. Students were able to touch feathers, observe a talon up close, and take turns lifting a bag of rocks to feel the approximate weight of their three-pound guest. The visit from DD brought the magic of storytelling to life for these young students, reminding them that the world is full of amazing creatures.

THIRD-GRADERS SHARE STORIES AT BIOGRAPHY DAY For an hour on an April morning, athletes, inventors, adventurers, and other significant characters past and present took over the Assembly Room for Biography Day. In preparation, third-graders researched famous and not-so-famous people who have made a positive impact on the world; created. Students posters to display key moments in the special person’s life, along with fun facts, quotes, photos, and illustrations. Most students also dressed up as their subject.

Students also wrote timelines and learned how to cite their sources.

Finally, they learned how to present what they had discovered. The students were eager to share their knowledge.

Athletes were the most popular choice, from Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci to soccer stars Pelé and Lionel Messi to American sports legends Joe Montana and Michael Jordan. Historical figures included Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of the telegraph, and World War I hero Sgt. Alvin York.

Students learned how to write reports that include biographical facts and details about the successes of the individuals and the challenges they may have faced.

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GRADE 8 SEES HISTORY IN ACTION IN D.C. Eighth-graders immersed themselves in our nation’s history during a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C. Students visited more than 15 memorials and museums, took in a baseball game, and spent time at the National Zoo. In a first for Catalina’s D.C. trip, students enjoyed a tour of the Supreme Court Building and sat in the building’s only courtroom.

Students also saw history happen in real time. When they visited the White House, there was a flurry of activity for a State Dinner with the South Korean president. And, while walking down Capitol Hill, they saw Paris Hilton as she introduced the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act on the Senate lawn.

Right: Eighth-graders pose in front of the White House.

GRADE 7 TAKES INAUGURAL TRIP TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK In April, seventh-graders took their inaugural trip to Yosemite National Park. For five days and four nights, the students explored the park, learned about its natural and human history, and enjoyed spending time with one another.

Highlights included crawling through caves, hiking to raging waterfalls, braving the cold waters of Mirror Lake, learning how to make a fire using sticks, and seeing a black bear and cub. Along the way, they learned about watersheds, environmental justice, and the indigenous history of the valley. They also spent time journaling, painting, and playing games around the campfire.

Throughout the trip, students challenged themselves and stepped out of their comfort zones. The experience helped them become more inclusive, adventurous, and confident. As one student declared, “This is the best trip we’ve ever been on!”

Seventh-graders explore caves and waterfalls in Yosemite.

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GRADE 6 ENJOYS TREETOP ADVENTURES AT MOUNT HERMON As part of Santa Catalina’s outdoor education program, sixthgraders embarked on a weeklong adventure in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The trip to Mount Hermon included physical challenges, fun science lessons, and plenty of class bonding time. Students scaled rock walls and traversed a rope course in the redwood treetops, played in the creek and went on night hikes, built rockets, and learned about the environment around them.

The weeklong trip to Mount Hermon gave sixth-graders a chance to bond.

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and building underwater ROVs while learning about bouyancy, circuits, and other science concepts. Using remotes, they directed the rovers to pick up objects at the bottom of the pool.

get his ice cream sundae at the PreK and Kindergarten Annual Dinner. The event brings fathers and grandfathers to campus for a special meal in the dining room.

the first time in four years. The event challenges students to come up with a business plan and sell their goods— from jewelry to food items to raffles. All proceeds went toward their trip to Fort Ross.

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GRADE 5 TAKES A NEW ADVENTURE TO FORT ROSS Fifth-graders went on a new adventure for their spring trip. For the first time, Santa Catalina fifthgraders visited Fort Ross, a Russian American settlement from the early 1800s on the coast north of San Francisco. They gardened, fished, hiked, created and sold crafts, cooked, took turns doing night watch, and successfully churned butter. The students also learned about the Kashaya Pomo, the Native Americans who still live in that area, and the effect that early Russian settlers had on their tribe.

LOWER SCHOOL GOES ALL OUT FOR 100-DAY CELEBRATION PreK and kindergarten students are always excited to celebrate their first 100 days of school. This year, grades 1–3 got in on the fun. PreK marked the milestone with special games and a cake decorated with 100 M&Ms. Kindergartners sang songs and brought in 100 small objects from home—like paper clips, Popsicle sticks, and Lego blocks—to practice counting. Grades 1–3 celebrated in style—by dressing up as if they were 100 years old! They walked with canes and wore spectacles, robes, and sweaters while attempting 100-themed challenges and games.

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observation skills while studying crayfish for science. They learned about the crustaceans’ body parts and noted characteristics such as body length and how the crayfish swim.

to perform at assemblies each spring as each grade presents songs and skits about a topic that they’ve learned in class. Above, third-graders show off their knowledge of bones.

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literacy skills by reading to a special four-legged guest from the SPCA of Monterey County’s Paws to Read program. The adoptable pup was all ears!

FAREWELL TO MICHÈLE MORTON She also brought history to life through Little Red Schoolhouse Day, an event in which students dress in period costumes and experience school as it was during the 1860s. In addition, she is known for leading class fundraisers (while teaching students money sense and salesmanship), organizing spelling bees and math contests, crafting engaging science lessons, and reading to students in character voices.

More than what she did, however, she is beloved for who she is: funny, dedicated, and caring. One former student recalls: “I will always remember the time when my classmate fell asleep. Instead of waking him up, [Mrs. Morton] put a blanket on top of him and let him rest.” Mrs. Morton’s co-teacher, Gloria Kim, says, “Michèle epitomizes excellence, both by modeling it in her own life and by helping students find their own excellence.”

Mrs. Morton says she was blessed to have worked at Catalina—and to have stuck around long enough to teach the children of the children she once had in her classroom. The students kept her young, she says, adding, “Their energy, enthusiasm, silliness—all of that keeps you from being too much of a grownup.”

If you ever needed to find Michèle Morton, you just had to follow the giggles. This fourth-grade teacher, who retired last spring after 39 years at Santa Catalina, was both delightful and easy to delight.

As a teacher who enjoyed everything about her craft, she inspired a love of learning in hundreds of students while masterfully ushering them through a pivotal phase in their educational journey.

Mrs. Morton started at Santa Catalina in 1976 as a second-grade teacher. She was Miss Casey then, and a newsletter article from those early years highlighted her “irrepressible French vitality and her Irish humor.” Mrs. Morton remembers the youthful energy among the faculty at the time, and she fondly recalls a marshmallow fight at the principal’s house. “I believe we rode tricycles up and down his hallways as well,” she notes.

Teaching second grade filled her days for eight years; then Miss Casey married Howard Morton, a line officer in the U.S. Navy whom she met on a blind date set up by a Catalina colleague. The couple moved from place to place for the next several years until they finally settled in Monterey again after Mr. Morton retired.

In 1992, Mrs. Morton returned to Santa Catalina to teach fourth grade, her home base for the next 30 years.

Mrs. Morton pioneered the Gold Country overnight field trip, which fourth graders take every year as part of their study of California history. She always delighted in the black rubber boots that everyone wore to pan for gold in the river. She recalls, “Everybody looked ridiculous. It was always a big question as to who got the boots that leaked. There was a year when I got the boots. Literally every step I took, water shot out of the sides, and the kids were hysterical. That’s part of the fun.”

In retirement, Mrs. Morton is excited to play in her garden, to read the novels she hasn’t yet had time to read, to return to her sewing machine, and to spend more time with her husband. As she “rediscovers the rhythms of life,” as she puts it, the memories of Santa Catalina will never be far away. She remarks: “It has been amazing. I don’t think I would have been here for 39 years if it wasn’t a pleasure.”

BRENDA BHASKAR Mrs. Bhaskar retired after 14 years at Catalina. She served in many roles, including parent, volunteer, substitute, and teaching assistant in grades 4 and 5.

ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: “BE INCLUSIVE. YOU NEVER KNOW ABOUT SOMEONE ELSE UNTIL YOU DO KNOW THEM. AND DO YOUR HOMEWORK!”

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SPRING SPORTS WRAP-UP Turnout was the name of the game for Santa Catalina’s Middle School athletes, who participated in large numbers on our spring sports teams. Unlike the fall and winter seasons, when each sport was offered back-to-back, all three spring sports—tennis, golf, and track and field—were played concurrently.

More than 50 students practiced tennis in the mornings during P.E. Parent coaches Gina Sagin, Trina Ngyuen, and Courtney Doust rotated players for competitive matches while keeping their higher seed athletes on the court: Kealani Sagin (grade 7), Zamina Singh (grade 7), and Avani Singh (grade 6). Taking advantage of Catalina’s incredible tennis facility, most matches were played on campus. The Cougars finished with a 3–3 record, placing in the top 4 of league rankings. The Mission Trail Junior Athletic League does not have a championship for tennis.

The golf team, coached by P.E. teacher Dane Holmgren, played six matches and a championship tournament. The team was led

by No. 1 golfer Ben Bolger (grade 7). Joining him in the championship at Del Monte Golf Course were Angad Khera (grade 8), Kealani Sagin, and Anika Minami (grade 7). The Cougars finished .500 in the regular season and finished in the top 4 at the tournament.

Track and field saw a great turnout with 34 athletes. Coached by Lower and Middle School Athletic Director Barry Panes, P.E. teacher Debra Burke, and parent Kate Bryan, the Cougars competed in four league cluster meets and a championship meet at the end of the season. A notable standout was eighthgrader Finn Reilly, who won first place in the boys high jump in every meet he competed in—including the championship.

Track meets at the Middle School level are nonscoring, but ribbons are awarded to athletes who place in the top 3 of each event at the championship meet. The Cougars brought home quite a few ribbons. Here are just a few: Emme Adamski won the eighthgrade girls high jump; she was also part of the second place 4x100 relay team with Abri De Ranieri, Marina Hurtado, and Hope Yoshiyama. Taylor Connolly placed second in the seventh-grade girls high jump. The sixth-grade girls 4x100 relay team—Payton Wardwell, Savannah Wilson, Khloe Koontz, and Hana Wong—also took second.

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(4) Ethan Yao (grade 7) prepares to return a volley.

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Brendan Spencer and Diarmuid Murphy pose for a photo.

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Aliya Denton reflects on her time at Catalina.

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Dr. Christian Rielly talks about a journey into the unknown during his keynote address.

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Kate Venema is all smiles before graduation.

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Paige Skinner recounts favorite memories from her time at Catalina, starting in PreK.

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The Lower and Middle School Class of 2023.

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Members of the Class of 2023 stand proud at the conclusion of graduation.

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Abigail Correll, Emme Adamski, and Lindsey Vasquez Terrazzino prepare for the presentation of graduates.

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Angad Khera pauses after recieving his diploma.

(10) Myah Cepeda, Abri De Ranieri, and Violet Bradley following the graduation ceremony.

(11) Soon-to-be graduates Alex Ribeiro and Hank Wojtowicz await the ceremony.

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Make a plan. Try it out.

Make a different plan.

The only bad plan is no plan.

—Dr. Christian Reilly, Middle School Graduation Address

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All-Girls Middle School Scholars

Leadership Program An overnight weekend of learning for 6th-8th grade girls in Monterey, CA April 19-21, 2024

Program Details

Scholars are

Scholars will

• Students will stay on campus in student dormitories with another scholar roommate

• Curious, passionate, caring, kind, and eager to learn and lead

• Create connections with student leaders across the country

• Girls will learn from expert faculty, participate in experiential learning, and attend the spring musical

• Eager to explore, discover, and deepen their leadership and communication skills to solve real world problems

• Identify personal leadership strengths and improve communication and collaboration skills

• Participation is free for selected scholars with an application and letter of recommendation

• Ready for a three-day, in-residence program with other 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls

• Explore Santa Catalina School’s signature programs of Marine Ecology, Engineering, and Musical Theatre

December 1, 2023 - Online applications open January 31, 2024 - Applications due February 19, 2024 - Scholar Announcement A detailed schedule will be provided upon acceptance.

The first 50 applicants receive a discount for summer camp.

Email questions to msscholars@santacatalina.org

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BLUE ZONES PROJECT RECOGNIZES SANTA CATALINA

SENIOR OFFERS 'QUESTION OF THE WEEK' CHALLENGE

For its commitment to student health and wellness, Santa Catalina has earned a designation as a Blue Zones Project Approved School. “Blue Zones” is a term given to regions around the world where people are living the longest and healthiest lives. The Blue Zones Project is an organization that draws on shared principles, such as moving naturally and putting family first, to improve the well-being of other communities.

On behalf of Math Club, Sylvia Chen ’23 challenged students to answer a trivia question each week throughout the school year.

Most of the questions were math and logic related, but some veered into word games or thought experiments such as, “If each Catalina STEM teacher were a food, what food would they be?”

Director of Health and Wellness Sofia Chandler explains, “After learning more about the Blue Zones Project in Monterey, it was apparent how the work they do complements the work we do here through our health and wellness program.” Catalina’s student Health and Wellness Committee worked with local representatives of the Blue Zones Project for about a year to earn site validation.

Sylvia says: “There were several people who always submitted detailed, smart, and creative responses, which made me smile. …

I was really happy when I heard from not only STEM teachers but also humanity teachers that they really enjoyed looking at those questions. Some people told me that certain questions sparked conversations with their teachers in class, and that made me feel like I was bringing positive changes to the community.”

Lower and Middle School alumna Tanja Roos ’94 LS, community program manager for the Blue Zones Project, and Paul Ligorski, organization lead, presented the school with a certificate of approval during assembly on March 6. Ms. Roos cited the school’s healthy menus, afternoon snack cart, and dedicated Well-being Days as some of the efforts that align Catalina with the Blue Zones principles. Santa Catalina is the fourth school on the Monterey Peninsula—and the first high school in the county—to be named as a Blue Zones Project Approved School.

THE TRADITION CONTINUES > Cows on campus? A Minion takeover? It must be Ring Interim Head of Upper School Peter Myers shows off Catalina’s Blue Zones certificate with project representatives, including Tanja Roos ’94 LS.

Week! This annual tradition includes three days of costumes and challenges that seniors select for their junior ring sisters.

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STUDENTS SOAK UP ITALIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE Over Easter break, more than 40 students visited Italy as part of Santa Catalina’s new global education initiative. The students enjoyed cultural sites, cathedrals, and museums in Rome and Florence. Highlights included attending Palm Sunday Mass led by Pope Francis; visiting the Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, and the tomb of St. Catherine of Siena, Santa Catalina’s patron saint; learning how to make pasta from scratch; and enjoying lunch at a Tuscan farm. In a silver-lining moment, a group of students and chaperones whose return flight was delayed got to experience how Italians celebrate Easter Mass. (There were fireworks!)

Uso Atuegbu ’23 said the trip offered the opportunity to broaden her global perspective and strengthen her friendships. She adds: “My favorite part of the trip was not only getting to see beautiful pieces of architecture and art in person, such as David by Michelangelo, but also getting the opportunity to be immersed into Italian culture with such a diverse group of girls. I absolutely loved getting to know both students and teachers on a deeper level through this travel experience.” The journey offered a perfect mixture of deep learning and adventure, providing everything needed for the trip of a lifetime.

The trip to Italy included a pasta making class (left), Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square (top), and a trip to a Tuscan farm (bottom).

SPANISH STUDENTS WIN NATIONAL AWARDS Nearly 50 Catalina students attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2023 National Spanish Examinations. Students earned a total of five gold, 11 silver, and five bronze medals, along with 25 honorable mentions.

The exams are the largest of their kind in the United States, with nearly 85,000 students participating in 2023. All Catalina students taking Spanish participated in the exam in April.

Catalina’s Spanish award recipients.

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VISITING WRITER SPEAKS ABOUT THE POWER OF LOVE Children’s author and environmental writer Elin Kelsey spent time with Santa Catalina School English classes as this year’s Writer in Residence. On March 6–9, Ms. Kelsey gave a virtual presentation to each class to share how she uses writing to influence social change around climate justice. She is a proponent of evidence-based hope, arguing that stories of success and solutions do more to move the needle on climate change than fear-based messages of doom and gloom. In addition to children’s books, Ms. Kelsey has written nonfiction books, popular and scholarly articles, and an animated short film. Her most recent book is Hope Matters: Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis.

Ms. Kelsey’s children’s books seek to combat eco-anxiety by connecting readers to the world around them, from Not Your Typical Book About the Environment, which raises awareness about alternative and sustainable lifestyles, to You Are Never Alone, which shows how we are always surrounded and supported by nature. In her presentations, she talked about how she researches the scientific concepts in her books, how she distills the science into emotional narratives, and how she works with her illustrator, Soyeon Kim, to bring it all together.

Elin Kelsey is a children’s author and environmental writer.

up-to-date information about the state of the world. When you feel hopeless, it’s hard to trust and believe that things are moving in the right direction. Specific examples are trustworthy.”

One student asked why she does the research. Ms. Kelsey replied: “It’s a social justice issue. Children have a right to know all of the

Ms. Kelsey left students with a challenge to think about how they influence others with their own writing, whether through stories or social media posts. “Hope lies in the capacity of stories to transform,” she says.

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> Selma Ruiz ’23 and Carys Chard ’23 participated in

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a panel discussion hosted by the Weston Collective at the Pacific Grove Art Center. Art teacher Claire Lerner also participated. The students took questions about photography and their work, which was on display at the gallery beside the work of other Weston Collective winners.

Committee created a healthy snack cart to help students fuel up before their afternoon co-curriculars. Snacks included applesauce, trail mix, granola bars, string cheese, and more, and the cart’s location next to a water fountain encouraged students to stay hydrated.

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TEDXSCS EXPLORES 'THE ESSENCE OF ADOLESCENCE' TEDxSantaCatalinaSchool returned to the Mary Johnson Recital Hall on March 22 with a focus on the one thing all Catalina girls have in common: being a teenager. The 10th annual event was held in person for the first time in three years. This year’s theme was “The Essence of Adolescence,” which aimed to “highlight the joys and challenges of adolescence, as well as how we can take care of each other and ourselves.”

The event was organized and presented by the student-run TEDxSCS club, consisting of about 20 students under the leadership of Michiko Wanandi ’24 and Christina Wu ’24.

The seven-speaker lineup included two Catalina students and an alumna.

Sara Wu ’24 talked about volunteering with a nonprofit organization that supports children and teens living with HIV in Indonesia, her home country. She shared the struggles and frustrations faced by adolescents with HIV—including stigma, discrimination, and high rates of depression—as well as stories of courage and perseverance. Sara said, “I also want to emphasize that they are teens just like us. They, just like us, want to be loved, cared for, and appreciated by friends and family. They, just like us, want to live a meaningful life.”

Committee and has a keen interest in nutrition. “Learning about nutrition is empowering,” she said. Her talk focused on foods that help reduce cortisol, the stress hormone, and raise serotonin, the happiness hormone. She also offered pro tips on which foods to reach for in the dining hall. “The message here is that I can’t avoid stress, but I’m much better at managing it.”

Lauren Selman ’03, an award-winning producer of films and live events, reflected on her own life as a teenager at Catalina.

Looking back, she realized that she was so busy ticking off items on a list that she missed opportunities to form deep relationships with others. She encouraged students to live in the “in-between moments” and to embrace the messiness of growing up. “You have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be teenagers: messy, imperfect, gross, amazing teenagers,” Lauren said.

Additional speakers were dermatologist Dr. Julie Kenner, who spoke about helping patients heal on the outside and the inside; anthropologist Dr. Alexis Bunten, who shared lessons learned from charting her own path through life; entrepreneur Tommaso Di Bartolo, who took the audience into the future of the metaverse; and Matthew Chang, a 16-year-old making a difference in his school and city by inspiring action on climate change.

Margaret Spencer ’23 educated the audience on ways that proper nutrition can ease stress. Margaret is head of the Dining Room

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Lauren Selman ’03 encouraged the audience of Catalina students to embrace the messiness of growing up.

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STUDENTS EXCEL AT COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR Catalina students took home several awards in the 2023 Monterey County Science and Engineering Fair. Of the 10 projects submitted, seven were nominated to advance to the state competition. In addition to receiving first, second, or third place in various categories, Catalina projects earned a number of special awards.

Projects were first judged virtually, and the top projects in each category were showcased in person for final judging on March 25.

First-place winners were Carys Chard ’23 and Reena Dail ’23 in the biology category for their study of respiration rates in purple sea urchins, and Cindy Dai ’23 and Charlotte Juge ’23 in the psychology category for their project on the effect of microplastics on hermit crab escape response.

Special awards included prizes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Association of Women Geoscientists (AWG), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Robotics team members react to action in the arena.

ROBOTICS TEAM WINS AWARD AT REGIONAL COMPETITION Santa Catalina’s robotics team took home a special prize at the Monterey Bay Regional FIRST Robotics Competition, held March 29–April 1 at Seaside High School. Nuns-N-Bolts received the Judges’ Award for their grit and determination throughout the contest. The award is not always bestowed, but during competition the judging panel “may decide that a team’s unique efforts, performance, or dynamics merit recognition” outside of the existing categories.

The team grappled with mechanical and coding challenges yet still made it into the arena for all 11 matches. With a strong start and solid driving, Nuns-N-Bolts stayed competitive until the end and was selected as an alternate for the playoff rounds. “The judges would like to recognize a team that could have rolled over but had the faith and the bolts to get it together in the face of adversity,” announced the panel.

SENIOR WINS MOCK TR IAL AWAR D > The Mock Trial team went two-for-two over four rounds of county competition, placing fifth overall, with the defense winning their final appearance. In addition, Cindy Dai ’23 won an award for best Defense Pretrial Attorney. The case involved a stage actor aboard a cruise ship who was accused of assaulting their co-star and stealing the victim’s ring, reputedly owned by William Shakespeare.

Faculty mentor Steve Nixon says, “Since January, these young women have worked tirelessly after school and on weekends to build their robot for competition. I am incredibly proud of them.”

While noting that each team member was integral to the process, Mr. Nixon specifically praised the driving of Maria Rivera ’23 and the behind-the-scenes work of Reena Dail ’23, Suhana Dail ’26, and Yunah Baek ’26 in keeping the robot on the field.

This season’s game, Charged Up, focused on sustainable energy.

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SPRING MUSICAL XANADU BRINGS DISCO BACK Santa Catalina School Theatre Arts found inspiration in the late disco era for the spring musical, Xanadu. The musical is a parody of the 1980 movie starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly.

It’s a campy, funny, silly story about love and art. Sonny (played

by C.C. Shaw ’23) is an artist in need of a muse. Clio, leader of muses, arrives in Santa Monica to help him, disguising herself as an Australian named Kira (Anna Halim ’25, adopting a hilariously exaggerated accent). Sonny’s great artistic dream is to open a roller disco, and he finds the perfect location in a dilapidated auditorium, the Xanadu, owned by former big band musician Danny Maguire (Eva Ushakoff ’24). As they begin to transform the theatre, Kira finds herself falling in love with Sonny and wanting to create her own work of art, both of which are forbidden by the god Zeus (Ainsley DiNunzio ’25). Two jealous sister muses—Calliope (Charlotte Juge ’23) and Melpomene (Rehema Kiama ’24)—also threaten to stand in the way.

With music from the original hit soundtrack and lots of ’80s flare, Xanadu was just plain fun. The show featured impressive dance numbers, including a tap-dancing flashback of young Danny (Delphinia Hayward ’26) and a mashup of what the Xanadu could have been and what Sonny hopes it will be. And from the colorful, over-the-top muses to the Greek chorus on stage throughout the show, everyone understood the assignment: lean into the camp and let the ridiculousness work its magic.

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STUDENTS FIND INSPIRATION AT ANNUAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING DAY Students explored a wide variety of workshops and wellness activities at the annual Health and Well-being Day on April 26.

The event, titled “Swing into Summer,” was organized by the student Health and Wellness Committee. The goal was to empower and energize students to seek personal development opportunities and pursue their passions.

The day started with a keynote speech by Eric LoMonaco, director of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Mr. LoMonaco gave an energetic presentation about living each day with joy no matter the setbacks and challenges. Participants then chose from 12 sessions that offered a mix of movement, hands-on activities, and informative talks. Sessions included boxing and self-defense; ikebana and fermentation workshops; first aid lessons, including a sports medicine station led by athletic trainer Lucy Scattini Bengard ’13; and inspiring stories from local community members, including gluten-free baker Sharque (Nece) Starr and Wahine Project founder Dionne Ybarra. In the afternoon, students were invited to relax in the company of friends while making friendship bracelets, planting succulents, painting, collaging, and more.

THE JOURNEY OF C O M M U N I C AT I O N > Freshmen formed teams during Journey and competed to recreate a hidden candy structure. Information was passed from one teammate to another— telephone-game style—from the person who could see the original structure to the person building the structure.

The activity was designed to help build students’ communication skills.

Students learned the art of flower arranging during an ikebana workshop at Health and Well-being Day.

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to the Performing Arts Center for the first time in three years. Sophomores performed A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

They first read and analyzed the play in their English classes. Each section took on a different act of the play, with its own actors, script editors, directors, technicians, and costume and prop coordinators.

tradition, students sold pies on Pi Day (March 14, or 3.14) to raise funds for people in need around the world. More than $250 was raised on behalf of the Children’s Fund club and CRS Rice Bowl, a Catholic collection program for lent.

Pie flavors included cherry, raspberry, peanut butter, Oreo cookie, and sour cream apple.

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ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS COMPETE AND WIN Four Santa Catalina students won awards in the 2023 Weston Scholarship portfolio competition for black and white photography.

The annual contest is open to high school and college students in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. Each photographer had to submit a portfolio of 10 images of either digital or film photography. An awards ceremony was held at the Monterey Museum of Art in May, and the winners’ work was on display at the museum’s Pacific Street location through summer.

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Riley Yates ’23 won first place in the High School Fine Art Category, which came with a $700 award. Her portfolio explored how the details of her bedroom reflect her life. Arabella Machado ’24 won second place and $500 in the Social Commentary Category for her photos of Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Emma Kim ’24, who focused on the form of flowers, and Miriam Riley ’23, who captured stunning landscapes, each earned honorable mention and a $200 prize.

This year’s contest drew 76 submissions.

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FAREWELL TO PAULETTE STRUCKMAN advised STEM clubs; and accompanied students on big trips, like the senior rafting and sophomore Big Sur trips. A passionate environmentalist, she volunteered for international and local conservation efforts and shared these experiences with her students and the school at large.

One of her favorite aspects of teaching was working with students one on one. She loved the “positive peer pressure” at Catalina that encourages students to support one another and to reach out to their teachers. “And not just the struggling kids,” she remarks, adding: “Sometimes I would get kids coming in with some really sophisticated questions and things they were thinking about. I really liked building that relationship with students.”

The students liked it, too. One former student recalls: “I remember her enthusiasm for the subject matter and her endless patience with those of us who struggled with it. Her class ended up being one of my favorites during freshman year, and I’m so grateful for her passion and commitment to her students.”

Ms. Struckman says she learned a lot from her time at Catalina, from new perspectives provided by international students to how much people can change over time. A few things stand out: “As a culture, we need to be listening to thoughtful young people more.

They see a lot. They understand a lot more than they get credit for.

And they’re more capable than people give them credit for. We need to harness that for the powers of good.”

Teaching physics and teaching freshmen are two different skill sets.

Finding them in the same person is not always easy. Luckily, Santa Catalina found Paulette Struckman.

For 25 years, Ms. Struckman served as students’ introduction to science at Catalina. Combining the excitement of discovery with respect for rigor, she turned what could have been an intimidating first-year course into a relatable, understandable exploration of the world around us. No matter the topic, she ensured that freshmen were building important foundational skills in everything from reading and math to abstract thinking.

Ms. Struckman might best be known for a design challenge in which students made shoes that allowed them to walk on eggs. She recalls, “In my first year, a girl walked across the eggs and didn't break a single one. She looked back at me and said, ‘I still don’t believe it can be done.’ Doing something they don’t think can be done is an empowering thing for students.”

Ms. Struckman wore many hats during her time here. She taught biology and environmental science; coached the equestrian team, the fencing club, and robotics; served on the resident faculty;

DAN PLACE Mr. Place retired after 12 years with Santa Catalina as a history teacher and department chair.

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SPRING SPORTS WRAP-UP The small but mighty lacrosse team continued to improve and finished the season with a 4–5 record. Behind the stick of Fia Enea ’23, the team enjoyed early- and late-season victories. In one game against Notre Dame, the Cougars battled back from a three-goal deficit with 10 minutes left to secure the win. That kind of determination was seen throughout the season. Coaches Julian Salas and Olivia Schilder said, “The girls persevered through our games with no substitutes, making for a challenging season.

The team just wanted to play.”

Softball had its most successful season in three years, finishing 4–6–1. The team closed out the season with three wins, including a huge victory in extra innings against Carmel. Coach Jerry Pettas notes, “It was a pleasure to watch the growth, glowing confidence, and upward trend in skill level of the girls as the season progressed. And it was exceptional the way they maintained their upbeat attitude going against more experienced teams.” Riley Neikirk ’23 continued to excel on the mound, pitching a one-hitter against Greenfield. Sofia Luna ’24 and Savannah Nicholas ’23 were strong at bat, and Skyler Smith ’24 was a force on the field at second base.

The swimming and diving team finished fourth in league and sent four swimmers to the Central Coast Section (CCS) championships. Riley Barringer ’24, Eleanor Song ’24, Elle Edwards ’24, and Vivian Edwards ’25 placed third in the 400 freestyle relay at CCS, recording a season best time.

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Riley also competed in the 500 freestyle.

Earlier, at the Pacific Coast Athletic League finals, Riley won the 200 and 500 freestyle, Eleanor won the 100 backstroke, and nearly all swimmers on the team recorded their season best times.

Cougars, consistently finishing in the top three in the 200-meter dash and advancing to the CCS finals. Juliette and Jazzy joined Nadia Aligawesa ’23 and Supriya Borgert ’26 on the 4x100 relay team that also qualified for CCS.

For the first time in several years, the Cougars competed in the league diving championships; Jayla Ballesteros ’26 placed ninth. The JV team placed fifth at the league championships. Sophia Tonini ’24 won the 100 individual medley and 100 breaststroke, and 70% of Cougar athletes swam their best times.

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Coach Jim Morton says, “The swim team worked hard to achieve many of the team goals this year. The girls all improved and were incredible teammates to each other.

Their excitement and energy at each practice and meet was outstanding.”

This year’s track and field team made school history by being the first to compete in the Gabilan Division, the league’s top division. Coach Barry Panes explains, “Even though we were the small school in a division of large schools, we were not intimidated.

Instead, at every meet we showed up ready to compete, and even took home acouple of wins.”

Juliette Kosmont ’23 returned to state competition in the 100-meter dash, finishing 17th. She also earned league titles in the 100- and 200-meter dash. Freshman Jazzy Coronado had an impressive debut with the

(1) Skyler Smith ’24 has fun in the infield.

(2) Sofia Enea ’23 drives down the field.

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SPORTS HONORS Basketball - Elgie Bellizio Sportsmanship Team Santa Lucia Division Margaret Spencer ’23—Second Team All-League Zoe Allen ’24—Sportsmanship Team Cross Country Mission Division Heidi Green ’25—League Title; First Team All-League Field Hockey Selma Ruiz ’23—Sportsmanship Team Golf Gabilan Divison Reena Dail ’23—Sportsmanship Team Lacrosse Gabilan Division Fia Enea ’23—First Team All-League Sawyer Vogel ’25—Second Team All-League Dharma Ragsdale-Cronin ’24—Sportsmanship Team Soccer Cypress Division Federica Hernandez ’26—First Team All-League Olivia DaSilva ’25—First Team All-League Regina Ortega ’25—Second Team All-League Liliana Pedroni ’23—Second Team All-League Delilah Fujita ’26—Sportsmanship Team

Swimming Gabilan Division Riley Barringer ’24—First Team All-League in the 200 and 500 freestyle Eleanor Song ’24—First Team All-League in the 100 backstroke Tennis League Co-Champions Lara Yuan ’23—League Singles Title Track and Field Gabilan Division Juliette Kosmont ’23—First Team All-League in the 100 and 200 meters Volleyball Mission Division Anna Yeh ’23—Defensive Player of the Year; First Team All-League Sofia Luna ’24—Second Team All-League Ellesia Corona ’24—Sportsmanship Team Water Polo - Elgie Bellizio Sportsmanship Team Award Riley Barringer ’23—First Team All-League Quinn Connolly ’26—Second Team All-League Sophie Fieber ’24—Second Team All-League Kate Romans ’23—Sportsmanship Team

Softball Mission Division Sofia Luna ’24—Sportsmanship Team

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Jazzy Coronado ’26 runs a leg in the 4x100 relay.

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Thank you for letting me be your audience, not just to see what you can do, but also to see who you are. You have been my inspiration each and every day.

—Dan Place, Commencement Address

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(2) Sydney Lee is followed by Charlotte Ehmann in the procession to Sullivan Court.

(3) After the ceremony, Alejandra Rodarte Soto, Lili Pedroni, and Piper Anderson make their way to the front lawn to meet their families.

(4) Jacqui Boe and Sofia Enea await Commencement in Study Hall.

(5) Eva Andrews smiles after receiving her diploma.

(6) Gabriela Herrera, Anna Gorman, Riley Neikirk, and Savannah Nicholas celebrate together.

(7) Audrey Morrison, Miriam Riley, Riley Yates, and Sasha Rubiano during post-ceremony photos.

(8) Nadia Aligawesa with her parents, Patrick and Julia.

(9) Angelina Santa Cruz, Cindy Dai, and Jessica Xie pose for a photo.

CLASS OF 2023

College Matriculation Barnard College (3) Bowdoin College (2) Brown University

California Polytechnic State University,

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San Luis Obispo (3)

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California Polytechnic State University, Pomona Chapman University (3) Clemson University Columbia University Dartmouth College Davidson College DePaul University Loyola Marymount University (3) Loyola University New Orleans North Carolina State University Northeastern University Pepperdine University (2) Pitzer College San Diego State University Santa Barbara City College

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Sonoma State University Southern Methodist University Syracuse University Technológico de Monterrey (2) Tufts University Tulane University Universidad de Monterrey University of Arizona University of California, Berkeley (2) University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles (2)

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University of California, Santa Cruz University of Chicago University of Miami University of Michigan University of Southern California University of Utah University of Virginia Wake Forest University Yale University

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(1) Elle Leatherberry with her parents and brother, Will ’22 LS. (2) Graduates toss their rose petals into the air.

(3) Uso Atuegbu and C.C. Shaw are all smiles.

(4) Renee Larrauri Robinson Bours heads back to her seat after receiving her diploma.

(5) Wendy Liu processes into Sullivan Court.

(6) Carys Chard, Sara Harley, and Anna Yeh pose with their graduation bouquets.

(7) Yunese Amatya, Reena Dail, and Elena Oh smile for a photo.

(8) Lani Penaloza and Selma Ruiz enjoy time together before the ceremony.

DISTINCTIONS AT COMMENCEMENT WITH HIGHEST H O N O R

W ITH HONOR

Yule Sylvia Chen Elena Oh Tarn Reilly

Amparo Alcaraz Yunese Amatya Eva Andrews Hung Yi Katie Hui Charlotte Juge Elliot Leatherberry Tianshuo Wendy Liu Miriam Riley Shuhan Ashley Yang Riley Yates

WITH HIGH HONOR Carys Chard Ruxin Cindy Dai Reena Dail Anna Gorman Gabriela Herrera

SANTA CATALINA AWARDS MERIWETHER AND CROOM B E AT T Y AWA R D S honors freshmen and sophomores who exemplify compassion, integrity, faith, and friendship.

Freshmen—Hope Sallee Sophomores—Sophie Gong

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S I S T E R M A RY K I E R A N S C H O L A R S H I P AWA R D is given to two juniors who embody generosity and sensitivity as modeled by Sister Kieran.

First place—Emma Kim Second place—Michiko Wanandi

R O B E RT P. B A L L E S AWA R D F O R AC A D E M I C E XC E L L E N C E honors the students graduating first and second in the senior class for their outstanding academic performance.

First in class—Elena Oh Second in class—Tarn Reilly

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A D M I R A L R O B E RT S . H ATC H E R AWA R D honors a student who engages in the academic curriculum to the limit of possibility for the joy and sake of learning.

Elena Oh

T H E AC A D E MY AWA R D honors two students for their outstanding contributions to the performing arts during the last four years, both onstage and backstage.

Christina Candida Shaw

S U N Z A H PA R K S O L I D E O G LO R I A AWA R D honors a student for her contribution to the liturgical life of the school through music.

Christina Candida Shaw

T H E C H R I S TO P H E R AWA R D honors a student who exemplifies Christian concern for others with leadership and dedication to the spiritual welfare of the school.

Alejandra Rodarte

M U N R A S C O U RT E SY AWA R D honors a student who exemplifies courage, graciousness, integrity, and openness to all.

Liliani Penaloza

T H E A LU M N A E AWA R D honors a student who has offered intellectual integrity, quiet leadership, and a mature individual perspective.

Nadia Aligawesa Gabriela Herrera

T H E V E R I TA S AWA R D honors a senior who exemplifies the school’s motto, Truth; who is true to herself and to others, acts with joy and single-mindedness, and who through her clear judgment and daily living leaves the school a better place.

Tarn Reilly

SCHOOL SUPPORT AWARD honors those students who called upon their own resources and enlisted the talents of others in pursuit of a common goal.

Anna Gorman Riley Yates Chimdiuso Atuegbu Christina Candida Shaw Selma Ruiz

New Focus for

RESIDENT LIFE CURRICULUM Santa Catalina recognizes education as a dynamic force shaping our students into compassionate, capable, and resilient women of impact. Guided by the school’s mission to foster intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth, the residential life program is aimed to equip students not only with academic assurance but also with the essential life skills and values needed to lead a meaningful and purposeful life.

Supported by caring resident faculty, boarding students form deep connections with peers, faculty, and the broader community.

Weekend activities provide another avenue for shared experiences.

Weekends at Santa Catalina are not just a break from academics; they are an integral part of the resident life curriculum. Planned activities, ranging from outdoor adventures to cultural events, provide students with opportunities to unwind and connect with their peers. These activities foster a sense of camaraderie, creating a vibrant and supportive community outside the classroom. Weekend activities—such as a hiking trip to explore the scenic surroundings around campus or an excursion beyond the Monterey Peninsula to attend a theater performance—are designed to be both sources of fun and avenues for meaningful connections.

This year, we have redesigned the resident life curriculum, building on five foundational pillars that provide a unique and intentional approach—a tapestry of opportunities aimed at fostering a wellrounded and enriching experience for students. During Sunday night dorm meetings, students explore the five pillars of living in community, health and wellness, life skills, study skills, and leadership development. Collectively, these pillars form a powerful catalyst for personal growth, equipping students with the tools necessary to navigate the challenges and joys of life. These gatherings, hosted in the cozy and communal spaces of the dorms, provide an ideal setting for students to engage in meaningful conversations, reflect on their personal development, and share their experiences.

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Living in Community The first pillar, Living in Community, emphasizes the importance of building strong connections and supportive relationships. Through shared living spaces, students learn the values of cooperation, tolerance, and the beauty of diverse perspectives. Dorms are designed to be more than just places to sleep; they are hubs of collaboration and friendship, where students forge bonds that can last a lifetime. Weekly community dinners, dessert nights held in resident faculty homes, birthday celebrations, and appreciations are regular activities intentionally designed to create a sense of belonging within the residential community.

Health and Wellness The vision for Santa Catalina’s health and wellness program is to foster a culture of self-care and balance so all will aspire to well-being in its fullest and will choose to achieve well-being. Dorm meeting discussions center on strategies for managing stress, maintaining a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep. Students are encouraged to prioritize their well-being, laying the foundation for a balanced and fulfilling life.

Study Skills Academic success is a collaborative effort, and Sunday night meetings provide an opportunity to discuss strategies for efficient learning, time management, and problem solving. Students may share study techniques, recommend resources, and seek advice from resident faculty. Nightly study hours provide the structure for students to become independent learners and to be well supported in their academic journey. The dorm becomes a space where academic support and mentorship thrive.

Life Skills The essence of this pillar is equipping students with practical skills for the real world. Topics include financial literacy, time management, and effective communication. Students share their challenges and successes in applying these skills, creating a supportive environment for skill

development. By empowering students with these essential life skills, we strive to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in their personal and professional lives.

Leadership Development The role of prefect at Catalina is a transformative opportunity that allows senior boarding students to lead the residential life community. Prefects assist resident faculty, mentor younger students, and model kindness and respect for all community members. Prefects lead by example, inspiring their fellow boarders to strive for excellence in all aspects of life. Through this role, students learn the importance of responsibility, accountability, and the profound impact that positive leadership can have on a community. Younger students also have the opportunity to discover and hone their leadership skills by planning weekend activities, engaging in community service projects, and fulfilling responsibilities within their dorm.

Taken together, the resident life curriculum’s focus on community, well-being, life skills, academic excellence, and leadership is a reflection of our dedication to educating the whole person. The curriculum extends beyond the classroom, creating a supportive and enriching environment within our boarding community. It supports Santa Catalina’s mission to shape leaders, thinkers, and compassionate individuals who will make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond.

Life Skills

Study Skills

Financial literacy Time management Effective commuincation Responsibility & independence

Learning strategies Problem-solving Structured study hours Collaborative environment

Leadership

Health & Wellness

Senior Prefects Activity planning Dorm responsibilities Service projects

Self care & balance Time for rest Nutrition Relationships

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TO THE RESCUE

When disaster strikes, four Santa Catalina alumnae leap into action. These women—a Red Cross volunteer, a nurse trained in wilderness medicine, a K-9 search and rescue specialist, and a preparedness expert—are indispensable allies in emergency response, dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of communities in turmoil.

BRINGING WELCOME RELIEF No. 1

Ann Kuchins ’67

It took Red Cross volunteer Ann Kuchins ’67 four days to get to Guam—and only then on a military transport plane. Ann was part of the disaster response team that deployed to the island territory after Typhoon Mawar hit in May, the strongest storm to sweep through the area in 20 years. With buildings flooded or ripped apart, power out, and debris everywhere, Ann and her fellow volunteers got to work setting up the area’s first emergency shelter, where they would provide beds, meals, and other types of assistance over the next few weeks.

This is Ann in her element. Since joining the Red Cross Bay Area Chapter nearly seven years ago, she has assisted in response to wildfires and extreme weather in California and Oregon, Hurricane Ian in Florida, and most recently to the storm in Guam.

She has served in a number of roles, including in leadership positions, mostly related to managing shelters and providing financial assistance to people affected by disasters. Last spring, she received the Volunteer of the Year Award for 2022 for the Northern California Coastal Region, which consists of five chapters that serve more than 10 million people.

“There are so many people who do so much for the Red Cross, who give so much of themselves, that it was just amazing to receive this award,” says Ann, who notes that 90 percent of Red Cross workers are volunteers.

After graduating from Santa Catalina, Ann earned a B.A. in history from UC Berkeley and began her first career as a high school teacher. She taught social studies and drama, took a break to pursue acting in New York City, then returned to the Bay Area to earn master’s degrees in counseling and theatre arts from San Francisco State University. She worked as a school counselor and teacher for a number of years before embarking on a second career as a technical writer so she could devote more time to acting and directing in regional theatre.

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When she retired, Ann wanted to get involved with something that would make a difference in people’s lives. She attributes that drive, at least in part, to Sister Mary Kieran, Santa Catalina’s first head of school.

“That’s her spirit living within me and wanting to live up to what she wanted for all of us—to be a giving individual,” Ann says. As she looked into the Red Cross, she became intrigued by the possibility of going to other areas of the country and by the variety of volunteer roles available. She signed up.

Her first deployment was to the Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California history, which destroyed the town of Paradise in 2018. Ann stayed for three weeks, first assisting in a shelter set up for victims and later managing a shelter for staff. She recalls, “When I left, I got in my car and just cried.

Emotionally it was so overwhelming. [It wasn’t only a matter of] working with people who had lost everything; it was also being part of this huge operation that is implemented in a matter of days.”

When volunteers sign up for a deployment, they have to make a two-week commitment; as she did for the Camp Fire, Ann usually opts to stay longer.

Volunteers must also be certified in different Red Cross services in order to deploy. Ann is certified in equipment and food distribution, but mostly uses her skills for sheltering and recovery case work, which involves providing people with financial assistance and helping them access other necessary resources.

One of the key things that Ann has learned from the Red Cross is flexibility. In addition to the sheer uncertainty of disasters, jobs and locations for responders can change from one moment to the next. During another spate of wildfires in Northern California in 2020, Ann drove all over the region as part of a standby team that had to be ready to set up a shelter in two hours if called upon.

The shelters themselves are impressive operations.

Volunteers provide basic necessities—from diapers to toothbrushes, from medical and mental health services to spiritual care. They also lend support in extraordinary circumstances; in one instance, Ann held the hand of a woman who was going into labor. Shelters are a microcosm of the communities outside. “There’s a wide assortment of people that you meet. It certainly takes you out of your bubble to go to different parts of the country, or even in your local community,” she says. “… You may work with people who don’t always share the same values as you. But you’re there on a mission, and I love the philosophy of the Red Cross that everyone is welcome.” Ann says that being a boarding student at Catalina helped prepare her for this part of the work. “Living with so many different girls at that age was very valuable in learning how to get along in life and learning how to adapt to different situations and different people.”

Red Cross volunteers don’t need a natural disaster of major proportion to step in with assistance.

Ann responds to local emergencies as well, whether helping people displaced by a house fire or assisting with evacuations for flooding events in San Mateo County. “People normally think of the Red Cross with big disasters—the fires, the hurricanes—but there’s plenty to do at home,” she says.

Ann especially encourages high school students to get involved with their local Red Cross. There are many opportunities for youth to build leadership and communication skills and to serve their community. These include learning CPR, staffing tables at community events, visiting elementary schools to talk about fire safety, installing free fire alarms in people’s homes, and helping at blood banks.

Ann plans to continue volunteering for deployments as long as she can and serving alongside others who are as dedicated and enthusiastic about the mission as she is. “I’ll do whatever the Red Cross wants me to do,” she says.

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TEAMWORK UNLEASHED No. 2

Caroline Upton ’88

In 1996, a massive slab of granite plunged down a steep cliff in Yosemite National Park, creating a blast of air that leveled surrounding trees and kicking up a huge dust cloud that darkened the sky. The landslide, which remains one of the park’s worst natural disasters, triggered an extensive search and rescue effort. Caroline Upton ’88 was among those who responded. She had been called out to such operations before, including during a snowstorm on El Capitan, but this landslide marked a significant milestone in Caroline’s search and rescue career. It was the first time she worked with a team that included search dogs.

Today, Caroline is the deputy K-9 coordinator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force based out of Menlo Park, California. With her black lab, Wawona, and yellow lab, Tulla, she trains two to three times a week in rubble piles, green waste, and other environments to prepare the dogs for potential rescue operations. “It’s truly amazing having a dog as your partner,” she says. “It keeps your ego in check.”

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Caroline has been working with search and rescue dogs for about five years, training with and evaluating K-9s and their handlers across the country. Wawona is certified as a “live find” dog, meaning she is trained to find people who may be trapped under debris but still alive. Tulla is certified as a human remains detection dog. Dogs can only be trained in one specialty or the other. Wawona has been with Caroline the longest, but only Tulla has been called to action. “Some dogs may never deploy, even though you train as hard as you do,” Caroline says. “Sometimes that can be a hard pill to swallow, but you make sure that you’re always ready and that your dog is always prepared, strong, and healthy.”

At the Menlo Park training facility, Caroline and her fellow canine handlers take turns hiding among piles of rebar, cars, and an overturned bus, waiting in head-totoe protective gear for the dogs to sniff them out. In some scenarios, the person is in a specific, confined space. In others, they are buried and the dog has to pick up their scent and tunnel in. “I know it sounds crazy, but I like the confined spaces,” Caroline says. The dogs enjoy the work as much as she does. She describes them as hardworking, outgoing, fearless, and just plain happy. “I’m so lucky I was able to get these two dogs and take them through the system,” she says.

Caroline relentlessly pursued the search and rescue life. After earning a bachelor’s degree in education from University of the Pacific, she started working at Yosemite as an environmental education instructor.

She also earned certification as an emergency medical technician, and later as a paramedic, and became trained in wilderness medicine. With these skills in her back pocket, she sought out a place on the Yosemite search and rescue team but was turned away because she didn’t have any climbing experience. “If I hadn't had strength of character and perseverance, maybe that would have been it,” Caroline says. But undeterred, she spent the next year and a half going to every open training available. “Finally the team members said,

‘She shows up to these meetings more than we do, let her on,’” she recalls. And they did. Caroline says the all-girls environment at Santa Catalina helped foster that drive within her. “Catalina provided a super strong base from which to leap and take chances,” she says. “It’s in my nature to not give up easily, but the environment of support allowed me to develop my strengths … and helped that process along.”

Caroline has also volunteered for international relief organizations, including Relief International, for which she provided medical care after the tsunami in Sri Lanka, earthquakes in Pakistan and Peru, and Hurricane Katrina in the U.S. “I found that the bigger the disaster, the bigger the chaos, the more patients that needed assistance, the better I was. That’s where my strong suit was,” Caroline says. The Pakistan earthquake, in particular, hammered home how much she values being in the first wave of disaster response.

She says her two teenage sons have adopted the same proactive stance toward disasters. “If they see a disaster that happens on television, instead of just saying, ‘Oh, that’s horrible,’ they will sell cookies or do a lemonade stand to raise money,” she says.

“They feel like they have the power to respond and do something. That’s my proudest moment as a parent, seeing my children learn from me.”

The call to service is something Caroline says she developed at Santa Catalina. One of her first memories of community outreach was handing out food baskets at Thanksgiving. “I found it so rewarding, stepping outside of yourself,” she says. “Catalina set me on that path, which has kept getting bigger and bigger.” Another value she carries with her is teamwork—in fact, it’s her favorite part of search and rescue. Caroline played field hockey, soccer, and tennis at Catalina, and participated in theatre productions. These experiences taught her about the give and take of a successful team. Reflecting on her time with Yosemite search and rescue, she notes that

as experienced climbers taught her how to climb, she was able to teach them about field medicine. Teamwork, she says, is about creating “a safe environment to show your areas of weakness” so that everyone can support each other.

In that same spirit, Caroline is passionate about welcoming more women into the search and rescue world and hopes to model for them that it can be done. “I think inherently the women that choose this type of career put a lot of pressure on themselves to make sure they’re not only performing at the level that everybody else is performing, but also at the top of their game,” she says. “… If someone comes up through the ranks, I want to be supportive of them.”

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INTO THE WILD No. 3

Meg Pope Anderson ’93

If there’s an injured hiker in need of help in the mountains, there are many thoughts that run through Maighdlin Pope Anderson’s mind. Meg, as she is known, is a nurse trained in wilderness medicine.

“The idea of wilderness medicine is that you’re out there with only the things in your backpack and maybe the things in the injured person’s backpack,” says the 1993 Catalina graduate. “You’re not going to be traveling with a ton of splints and the perfect amount of medication, so what can you do, what can you improvise, what can you make that would work?

Can I walk this person out, or do I need to call for a helicopter? Are they close to death, or can we manage them? It’s also being aware in a given situation what kind of injuries to expect. If somebody falls or is at the bottom of a cliff, we’d be worried that they have a traumatic brain injury or possibly a spinal cord injury.

If there’s a storm in the area, we could be worried that they got hit by lightning. It’s using our knowledge of the environment and navigation and outdoor pursuits to understand what people might be going through.”

in South Carolina, and began her nursing career in the neurotrauma ICU at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). She soon became an acute care nurse practitioner, earning both a master’s degree and a doctorate, and for five years taught at the UPMC School of Nursing, serving as program director for the last year and a half. She is currently the advanced practice provider supervisor for the cardiac team at UPMC.

Meg is a member of the Wilderness Medical Society and recently became a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, a designation that honors her extensive training and experience in the field.

In addition, she is part of the Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group, a volunteer search and rescue team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is a nurse practitioner for the region’s Disaster Medical Assistance Team for the federal Department of Health and Human Services.

Last year, Meg joined the Wilderness Medical Society on a trip to Nepal, where participants hiked in the Himalayan foothills and attended the opening of a rural hospital that the society helped to fund and build. She became involved with a nonprofit called Musa Musala, which advocates for safe and culturally appropriate travel and provides scholarships to residents from the area who want to attend nursing school in Kathmandu. She currently serves on the organization’s board of directors.

Meg started her career in the science lab. After earning her bachelor’s degree in physics from UC Santa Cruz, she worked in labs at the University of York and the University of Maryland, studying protein malformations. She enjoyed the work but wanted to be “closer to the action,” as she puts it. She earned her B.S. in nursing from Francis Marion University

Meg is also on the board of directors for her search and rescue team, which gets called out 30 to 40 times a year to help search for missing persons of all kinds— from children with autism to older persons with dementia to hunters who have become disoriented.

Recently, the team received national certification to assist with child abduction response. Meg says,

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Working in wilderness medicine is a natural fit for Meg, who has always embraced the outdoors as an important part of her life. She grew up on a ranch in Deep Springs, California, an isolated desert community about 20 miles from Bishop near the Nevada border. In the summers during high school, she worked as a guide in the nearby mountains taking people deep into the backcountry with pack horses and mules. She has gone backpacking in mountain ranges across the United States and has introduced her three children to the activity.

“When it comes down to it, search and rescue is boots on the ground, hiking up hills through the thorns to make sure you have all the ground covered. A huge part of it is search management and trying to decide the most efficient way to use our resources to have the highest possibility of finding this person.”

As a student at Santa Catalina, Meg got a taste of teamwork and management—two skills that have proved essential throughout her career. She played field hockey, competed in track and cross country, sang in the choir, and participated in theatre on stage and off, including as stage manager. “One of the most important skills that I never had an opportunity to develop until I got to Santa Catalina was working on a team and creating something with a group of people who have different ideas about how to get to the end, but working well together,” she says. She also credits English teacher Mr. Don Hackling with teaching her how to question everything and effectively communicate her thoughts. “All of those things helped me feel more confident in my ability to go out in the world and put my ideas to the test,” she says.

Meg continues to take on more responsibility with each of her side projects. She is helping to formulate clinical practice guidelines for the Wilderness Medical Society, and hopes to build an outreach program for the search and rescue team to involve more people from within Pittsburgh city limits. She is well suited for all of her endeavors. “For me, where all of my experience and expertise and personal talents have gone is to seeing the big picture and solving the big puzzles,” she says.

In the meantime, if you happen to get lost in Meg’s neck of the woods, you can expect to be found.

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A GUIDING HAND No. 4

EmilyJane McLouglin Zahreddine ’05

The best way to respond to an emergency is to prepare for one. As an emergency manager, EmilyJane McLoughlin Zahreddine ’05 knows that better than most. She has spent her career on both sides of the equation, helping governments and organizations plan for the unthinkable and guiding communities through times of crisis.

Emergency managers are an essential link in disaster and emergency response, handling many of the services beyond those provided by fire, police, or medical personnel. Many people in the role don’t consider themselves first responders, EmilyJane says. Rather, their job is to collaborate with different stakeholders to share resources and information, such as engaging with social services to ensure that residents have a place to stay after an apartment fire. “We are not in the field, but we are very much behind the scenes managing the incident,” she says. It can be a high-stakes position.

EmilyJane explains, “Being an emergency manager is being expected to make informed decisions with perspective and foresight and deep consideration with about two minutes’ worth of incomplete data.”

EmilyJane’s interest in emergency management began on September 11, 2001. The terrorist attacks occurred just two weeks into her freshman year at Santa Catalina, and she recalls sitting in Study Hall as history teacher Mr. Broeck Oder explained what was happening and offered assurances that everything would be OK. “That just set into motion for me this desire to help people who were experiencing the worst thing that could happen to them,” says EmilyJane, who was a boarding student from Berkeley, California.

After graduating from Catalina, EmilyJane earned a B.A. in public policy studies and political science from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Her first job was with the USO, the military support nonprofit, where she was tasked with writing an emergency operations plan so the organization would still be able to provide services

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to troops if disaster struck. “This was in 2009, an especially sensitive time for our military, so it was really important for me to do a good job, and I kind of fell in love with the work,” she says.

Next, EmilyJane took a job on Capitol Hill, where she worked with the Sergeant at Arms for the House of Representatives to train members of Congress on how to evacuate safely and shelter in place if needed.

She later served as an analyst in other governmental offices responsible for planning and preparing for emergencies, including the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications and FEMA’s Office of National Continuity Programs. Along the way, she earned a master of public administration degree in emergency management from George Mason University.

After four years of working with the federal government, EmilyJane took her talents to Arlington County, Virginia.

While her day-to-day job was focused on preparedness, she also was the person in charge of coordinating response efforts when a disaster or emergency occurred—and it did, in the form of COVID-19. For the first 60 days of the pandemic, she served as the director of the county’s emergency operations center. Two important early tasks included depopulating high-risk living environments, such as homeless shelters and transitional housing, and securing masks for hospital personnel.

The timing of the pandemic was interesting for EmilyJane.

Just a few months before the response kicked into gear, she had earned another master’s degree, this one in homeland security and national defense from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. Her thesis was on improving the emergency management process when the emergency in question does not originate from a single incident but instead is widespread. She argued for a better way to bring in community stakeholders who can help fill in the gaps when the response doesn’t primarily revolve around police and fire services.

In a way, EmilyJane is now one of those stakeholders.

Around 2021, she left Arlington, moved to Denver with her husband, and started her own business, Golden Hour Preparedness, which focused on helping private companies and organizations prepare for disasters.

After a couple of years, though, she shuttered the business, redirecting her focus to a persistent, slowmoving emergency: homelessness. This summer, she started a nonprofit, On the House Denver, which aims to provide free furniture, cleaning supplies, and household goods to people who are exiting homelessness or domestic violence situations, as well as refugees and others experiencing hardship.

At the time of EmilyJane’s interview with the Bulletin, the city’s emergency management office had activated its emergency operations center to address the homelessness crisis. “I spent a lot of time as an emergency manager supporting communities and figuring out what they want their new normal to look like [after a disaster]. How do we rebuild our community?” EmilyJane says. “It all intersects in the idea of running this organization.” To help keep On the House stocked, EmilyJane is also starting a second nonprofit, Furnishing Hope Junk Removal, which aims to recycle more than 1,000 tons of material each year that would normally end up in the landfill.

Each of these endeavors is reflective of EmilyJane’s devotion to service—a practice she learned at Catalina. “When I have felt burnt out, when I have felt overwhelmed, when I have felt heartbroken about the state of things, I have always returned to service,” she says. “... That is a sliver of life that I didn’t know, and wouldn’t have known, if it wasn’t for Catalina.”

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Meet Our New Trustees

Tina Hansen McEnroe, Kathleen Brown, and Pete Upham

Adriana Hawyard, Stephen Schwerdfeger, and Margaret Scattini

Kathleen Brown ’63

is the former board president for Hanger Hall, an independent school for girls, and a former board vice-president for the Diocese of Charlotte Schools. Pete lives with his family outside of Asheville, North Carolina.

Kathleen came to Santa Catalina as a camper and a boarding student. She also was a commencement speaker for the Class of 1993. She holds a B.A. degree in history from Stanford University and a J.D. degree from Fordham University Law School. A former executive at Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, and California State Treasurer, Kathleen is now a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, and concentrates on business counseling and government and regulatory affairs in connection with the health care, energy, real estate, and financial services industries. A former Democratic Party gubernatorial nominee, Kathleen served as co-chair of the Council of Institutional Investors, co-chair of the Presidential Commission on Capital Budgeting, commissioner of the Los Angeles Board of Public Works, and two-term member of the Los Angeles Board of Education. She and her husband reside in Los Angeles.

Tina Hansen McEnroe ’70, ’66 LS

Tina received Santa Catalina’s Distinguished Alumna Award in 2015 for her visionary and innovative leadership in education at the state and national levels. Tina received a B.S. degree from the University of Southern California, an M.A. degree from UC Santa Barbara, and an honorary doctorate from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. The founder and associate director of the McEnroe Reading and Language Arts Clinic at UCSB’s Graduate School of Education, she serves as a trustee of the UCSB Foundation board and is the president of the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. Tina also teaches an 1800s curriculum from her restored 1869 Pleasant Valley schoolhouse, a Santa Barbara County Building of Historic Merit. She has developed numerous teaching curricula and is the co-author of two children’s books. Tina and her husband own and operate Rancho La Purisima in the Santa Ynez Valley, where they reside.

Pete Upham

As president of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), the voice for college prep boarding schools in the United States and Canada, for 15 years, Pete and his team partnered with hundreds of school leaders to drive excellence, innovation, and collaboration across the sector. While leading TABS, Pete’s work included many years of engaging with Santa Catalina School. He now devotes himself to a strategy consulting practice for schools and other nonprofits. Pete earned his M.Ed. degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he is currently working on his doctorate. Pete

Dr. Adriana Hayward

Adriana is the parent of sophomore Delphinia and sixth-grade twins Tatiana and Venezia. She received a B.A. degree from Wellesley College, an M.S. degree from the University of Southern California, and a PsyD degree from the California Institute of Integral Studies.

She is a health psychologist and, with her husband, runs Hayward Healthy Home, which promotes awareness of potential health effects in the home as a result of construction products or practices.

Adriana serves on the boards of the SPCA of Monterey County and the Monterey Museum of Art. She also serves on her family’s business council, Lyles Diversified, Inc. Her father-in-law, Homer Hayward, was one of Catalina’s first trustees when the school became independent in 1976. Adriana and her husband and family reside in Pebble Beach.

Margaret Scattini

Margaret is the parent of four Catalina alumni: Angelo ’07 LS, Lucy ’13, Dominic ’14 LS, and Anthony ’17 LS. Margaret is a former Benefit and Carnival volunteer. She also coached our middle school volleyball and track teams for 10 years. Margaret received her B.S. degree in industrial engineering from Stanford University.

She worked for Procter & Gamble, McCormick & Co., and Fresh Express. Currently, Margaret is the president of organicgirl, a Salinasbased organic greens company that she helped found in 2007.

Margaret and her husband live in Salinas.

Stephen Schwerdfeger

Stephen is the father of Erika ’19, who, along with twin sister Anna, attended Summer at Santa Catalina for six summers. Stephen was a frequent speaker at open house sessions, giving prospective parents insights into what it meant to be a parent of a boarding student.

He also co-chaired the annual fund advisory committee. He earned his B.S. degree in operations management from the University of Delaware and his M.S. degree in industrial engineering from Northwestern University. Stephen was director of engineering at Cisco Systems and held various senior positions at IBM. He and his wife reside in Ketchum, Idaho.

Sister Carlotta O’Donnell, Santa Catalina’s second head of school, was committed to ensuring all students reach their full potential by taking advantage of everything that Santa Catalina has to offer. Today, providing families with the financial support they need remains among the school’s highest priorities.

In honor of Sister Carlotta and the school’s longstanding dedication to a quality experience for all, an anonymous donor established the Sister Carlotta Financial Aid Endowment in January 2023.

Through this donor’s generosity, the Santa Catalina community has the opportunity to amplify access for students by matching the initial $1 million investment with a second $1 million by December 31, 2023.

There is still time to participate!

The timing of this challenge grant came at an important moment for the school. This past winter, Santa Catalina School changed the tuition assistance program to a financial aid program in order to more fully support families with costs beyond tuition. Over time, financial aid will allow the school to cover schoolassociated expenses, such as computers, uniforms, books, class trips, and class rings. The transition to this financial aid model, grounded in our mission and core values, will help ensure Santa Catalina remains relevant by addressing families’ needs and increasing access to the opportunities that create meaning for students.

By the end of this challenge, the Sister Carlotta Financial Aid Endowment will exceed $2 million, providing over $80,000 in annual revenue to help offset costs for families.

Let’s pull together as a community to amplify the generosity of this donor and the opportunities that our students have at Santa Catalina.

Join the celebration of Sister Carlotta’s legacy and support the Sister Carlotta Financial Aid Endowment Challenge by making a tax deductible donation today.

Thank you, Santa Catalina, for amplifying access!

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A Q& A WITH DYLAN BARRY-SCHOEN ’21 WHAT COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ARE YOU CURRENTLY ATTENDING, AND WHAT YEAR ARE YOU? I am attending Washington University in St. Louis (WashU), and I am currently a junior. I transferred here after my freshman year at the University of Wisconsin– Madison.

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WHAT DEGREE AND MINOR WILL YOU GRADUATE WITH? A bachelor of science in architecture and a minor in landscape architecture.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO STUDY AND PURSUE THESE AREAS OF INTEREST? I was looking for something related to design, so I ended up transferring to WashU to study architecture, which has been a lot of fun. This summer I interned at an architecture firm in San Francisco, which I loved, but it helped me realize that I wanted to do something that relates to climate change and ecological issues, so I have been exploring landscape architecture.

I have been taking a lot of classes that explore the overlap between design and ecology. Santa Catalina’s Marine Ecology Research Program (MERP) encouraged me to look at ecological issues from a variety of scales, and this has been super applicable to landscape architecture. Even though I am

not directly doing scientific research, I have been doing work surrounding wildfires.

In one of my classes last year, I became interested in how fires and the recent suppression of fires have shaped California’s landscape. I am specifically looking into controlled burns and other ways in which we can design with fire to create resilient landscapes. I will be helping with some prescribed burns in Missouri to help restore fragile ecosystems. I am largely excited about this because I loved getting out in the field with MERP, and MERP allowed me to delve deeply into topics that I am excited about.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE EXPERIENCES (ACADEMIC OR OTHERWISE) YOU HAVE ENJOYED IN COLLEGE? I love finding different ways to get involved in the St. Louis city community. I am leading a local Girl Scout troop, which has been a lot of fun, and I like to find all the best spots in the city with my friends on the weekends. A lot of my classes have involved hands-on work and field trips around St. Louis. I have also enjoyed my architecture studios. This year we are designing skyscrapers for a site in Chicago, so we got to go to Chicago for a weekend with our class.

WHAT DO YOU SEE YOURSELF DOING AFTER GRADUATION? I hope to go to graduate school for landscape architecture, and then work for a landscape architecture firm. I would love to continue doing designbased research related to different issues of landscape, architecture, and climate change.

WHAT DOES A “DAY IN THE LIFE OF YOU” LOOK LIKE RIGHT NOW? Most days are a mix of class, homework, and work. I spend most of my time in the studio, working on projects. I have an on-campus job, I babysit, and I work as a resident assistant (RA), so I am frequently working or in an RA meeting when I don’t have class. When I get home in the evening I like to cook/bake, exercise, and call my family. On the weekends, I spend time with my friends, get outdoors, and try to relax!

at the Residential Life Office at WashU, and I get to connect with students, staff, and other community members at WashU.

WHAT BROADER LIFE LESSONS DID YOU LEARN AT CATALINA THAT HAVE SERVED YOU WELL IN COLLEGE? At Catalina, I learned the importance of community. Being a boarding student, I felt like it was a very safe community and I could fully be myself because of that. It showed me how a strong community, especially a community of girls, can be so empowering. In college, I have continued to seek out communities where I get a similar experience to Catalina.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO NEW STUDENTS AT SANTA CATALINA? I would say to try new things and be present! Push yourself out of your comfort zone to try new sports, clubs, classes, and events. There are so many amazing people at Catalina, so get to know the girls around you and your teachers! And I highly recommend that new students make the most of the traditions. Go all out for the holidays, spirit days, Ring Week, and all the other fun days!

IF YOU HAD TO DESCRIBE CATALINA IN THREE WORDS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE? Girl-power, fun, community.

HOW DID YOUR COCURRICULAR INTERESTS AT CATALINA CARRY OVER TO YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE? At Catalina, I worked in leadership roles for a few different clubs like TEDx and Lamplighter, where I got to connect with students that I might not know otherwise. I was looking for a leadership role in college where I could do something similar. I work

Dylan with her architecture class visiting the Farnsworth House by Mies Van der Rohe.

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Remebering Broeck Oder: A Force of Nature

by Shannon Gaughf Dillon ’08 It’s the first day of school. Broeck Oder’s voice echoes through the vast lecture hall beneath the science building: “Mmkay, let’s get the show on the road!” So many things come to mind: his high standards, his affinity for the color pink, the fire drills scheduled for the middle of the night, and, of course, the subjects of U.S. and world history, immediately associated with Mr. Oder.

Broeck Oder was a beloved colleague, teacher, and friend for more than 40 years at Santa Catalina School. He was appointed the chair of the history department upon arrival in 1980 and was an advisor for the student-faculty senate. His expertise beyond the classroom did not go unnoticed; over the years, he held the positions of Dean of Students, Dean of Campus Affairs, Director of Independent Study, and Director of Emergency Planning.

His students recall the catchphrases that Mr. Oder frequently uttered in the classroom—amusing phrases such as, “Life is not all sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows.” They also recall his teaching style as theatrical. Mr. Oder communicated through storytelling that was captivating and fast paced. Throughout class, his feet never stopped moving as he reenacted scenes with enthusiasm. Mr. Oder’s “uniform” included pink suspenders, utility boots, and dozens of keys jangling from a clip on his belt. A flashlight was a secondary prop to the yardstick he carried, holding it as a conductor or a drum major might hold a baton.

His U.S. history binders became part of Catalina lore: some alumnae claim they brought their four-inch binders, packed with handouts and notes, to college and beyond. Mr. Oder’s handouts were classified as “S” (substantive, meaning something you were going to need to study for upcoming tests) or “I” (informative, meaning you should read it but it wouldn’t be included in test material). Eventually he left U.S. history behind and began teaching world history to freshmen and senior-level research courses.

Beyond the classroom, Mr. Oder was known for his genuine concern for students. He remembered every student he ever taught. Long after graduation, alumnae shared with Mr. Oder their latest accomplishments and were eager to see him at Reunion to introduce him to their partners and spouses.

By the 2000s, he was teaching the daughters of his former students, and alumnae pleaded for him not to retire until after their daughters were in his class.

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Mr. Oder's auctioneering skills at the annual Senior Cake Auction were unmatched.

Perhaps his longest lasting influence was the introduction of a self-defense course, a hands-on, rigorous, two-day course designed to empower female students as they graduated into a world where women are often taken advantage of. His commitment to personal safety, especially that of his students, was among his highest priorities. For many years he would make an announcement in Assembly stressing the importance of personal safety and sharing stories from alumnae who had written him to say that taking the course had helped them protect themselves. He proudly attended the self-defense graduation ceremonies, cheering on each and every student as she demonstrated new empowering skills.

Whether serving as chaperone at a school dance or auctioneer at Cake Auction, running a fire drill, or simply teaching his material, Broeck Oder was a force of nature. Broeck Oder passed away on June 7, 2023. His devotion to the Santa Catalina community, and especially to his students, will be missed by many.

Remembering Sister Matthew: An Enduring Influence

By Patricia Flynn ’61 and Shannon Gaughf Dillon ’08 When students arrived on campus in the 1950s, Santa Catalina was just beginning to establish its reputation for academic excellence, and Sister Matthew’s legendary English class played no small part in building that reputation. Sister Matthew had the challenging task of engaging her teenage students in the mysteries of Beowulf ’s Old English and the iambic pentameter of Chaucer and Shakespeare. To her students, she was a tough and demanding teacher. However, by the time the students graduated, they had gained a lifetime appreciation of language, literature, and intellectual curiosity.

Many of Sister Matthew’s former students remember her as the best English teacher they had ever had.

Sister Matthew was much more than a teacher. She was a mentor and a guide to many of her students, encouraging them to live up to the standards and values expected of Santa Catalina girls. In that role, she was characteristically exacting, sometimes stern, and she never minced words. Her high expectations could be intimidating for some. Her disapproval, imagined or real, could prove withering. Behind her serious

and sometimes gruff demeanor, though, there was a sharp wit, a playful sense of humor, and above all a caring and giving heart. Her students were her world, and their care was her mission and her vocation.

Although she wore the same black and white habit as all the Dominican nuns, Sister Matthew had her own unique style.

She wore a black belt slung low over her habit, with rosary beads dangling to one side. And she may have been the only nun to sport black loafers that peeked out below her long white habit.

Back in the ’50s and early ’60s, before the modern dorms were built, Santa Catalina was a close community. Members of the Class of ’61 recall that Sister Matthew’s room was just a few yards away from the coveted upper-class dorm on the second floor of the Hacienda. She rose every morning to attend Mass at the chapel, and at the end of the day after study hall, there was the occasional chance for a late-night chat offering wisdom and encouragement before lights out.

Then she disappeared into her room, where, behind closed doors, she must have stayed up late, grading papers and preparing the next day’s lessons.

Graduation didn’t always mean the end of Sister Matthew’s mentorship. For some alumnae, she remained a loyal friend and fierce protector even after she left Santa Catalina in 1965.

She worried about the challenges her former students faced as they launched into the cultural upheavals of the ’60s. She continued to care deeply and followed the progress of many of her former students even after she left the Dominican order and pursued her teaching career as Suzanne Crane.

In a note to one of her beloved former students, she offered the inspiration of Psalm 121 as a guidepost for life: “I pray that you will always look to the mountains, to the high and noble things in life, for only there will you find the happiness I want for you.” And in a letter to another student, she wrote: “It is a strange sort of feeling to remember the days at Santa Catalina . . . . [T]hey seem now some kind of dream, something that I know is the reason for all I can do here and all that I will ever do anywhere.”

Suzanne Crane (Sister Matthew) passed away on May 26, 2023, at the age of 99. She will be remembered by many Santa Catalina alumnae.

Sister Matthew and Mary Foley Bitterman ’62

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renew CELEBRATE I NSP I R E Reunion Weekend 2024 Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 10

’54, ’59, ’64, ’69, ’74, ’79, ’84, ’89, ’94, ’99, ’04, ’09, ’14 and ’19 For more information, contact the Development Office at development@santacatalina.org

ALUMNAE CLASS NOTES

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Beezie Leyden Moore beeziem3@aol.com We publish notes for each class once a year—oddnumbered class years in the summer and evennumbered in the winter. Look for your class notes in the summer issue!

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Gloria Felice gloriafelice@cox.net Pat Bondesen-Smith: Our 70th reunion—it

must be a typo! How very fortunate that we were among the first to experience all the wonderful opportunities that Santa Catalina had to offer and to pioneer many of the traditions. It’s always exciting to receive the Santa Catalina Bulletin— not only to be updated but to also rekindle fond memories of our student life. It is heartwarming to learn of the expansion of opportunities and the multi-dimensional growth with which the school continues to nurture each student. How wonderful that the Sister Mary Kieran Memorial Library has been renovated to meet and promote advancement in the new areas of learning, along with the continuance of the mission statement, standards, and values that were established by her. I remain forever grateful for my Santa Catalina experience and the personal guidance of Sister Kieran.

Abigail McCann: How wonderfully rich Santa Catalina is in our lives and how grateful I am for each day. I am happy to be living next door to my brother, Bill, for the last 12 years. My neighbor, Joy, is a God send. We walk together every day and she helps me with my children. I see my sisters, Debby McCann ’59 and Kathy McCann ’65, often and plan to attend our 70th reunion if my sisters can attend as well. Shereen Houde Fase: I live in San Luis Obispo in a granny unit next door to my daughter and I am so grateful to be near her and the grandchildren. I am still driving and happy to have passed my recent driving test! I will not be able to attend the reunion but I send my best to all. Gloria Felice: Randy and I are still in AZ, and celebrating our 43rd anniversary! I, too, echo my gratitude for the wonderful experience of having attended Santa Catalina as one of their first students to sign up in the fall of 1950 when the school opened its doors. My four years there have been the most rewarding passages in my lifetime.

I’m so grateful that my parents had the wisdom to send me there under the guidance of our beloved Sister Kieran. I plan to attend our 70th reunion in March of 2024. Wow, where did all those years go?

I send blessings and love to all of our classmates and to all of those who represent Santa Catalina.

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Mary Nevin Henderson Pat Kelly Phillips plwa2@sbcglobal.net We publish notes for each class once a year—oddnumbered class years in the summer and evennumbered in the winter. Look for your class notes in the summer issue!

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Please contact the Development Office to volunteer to serve your class in this meaningful way.

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Barbara Erro Marsella barbjerro@gmail.com We publish notes for each class once a year—oddnumbered class years in the summer and evennumbered in the winter. Look for your class notes in the summer issue!

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2023-2024 ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL Executive Committee Jalynne Tobias Redman ’72 President Pat Allen Sparacino ’65 Kathy Trafton ’74 Priya Kumar Raju ’00 Katherine Carnazzo Larsen ’02 Anna Lopez Mourlam ’06 Vice Presidents Members Melinda Bowman ’67 Sally Fay ’74 Lindsay Heller ’95 Paisley Piasecki ’13 Lucy Yu ’17 Sarah Hazel Sallee ’21 Student Representatives Sophie Gong ’25 Maggie Madden ’24 Chapter Chairs Boston Glenna Pasinosky ’12 Chicago & Midwest Position Vacant Dallas Joanne Van der Plas Dellamura ’84 Hope Morgan ’90 Denver Celia Shelton Rogers ’85 Fresno Cece Fourchy Quinn ’05 Houston Diana Kendrick Untermeyer ’80 Los Angeles Lucy Yu ’17 Monterey Ilse Riebe Colby ’02 New York Priya Kumar Raju ’00 Paisley Piasecki ’13

Anne McCullough Griffin frankanneg@aol.com

Phoenix Gloria Felice ’54

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Bobbie O’Connell Munson bobbiemunson@sbcglobal.net We publish notes for each class once a year—oddnumbered class years in the summer and evennumbered in the winter. Look for your class notes in the summer issue!

Becky Hays-Rovey ’92 Portland, OR Virginia Sewell ’69 Brigid Flanigan ’73 Elizabeth Leach ’75 Sacramento Position Vacant San Diego Yolanda Orrantia Coppel ’91 San Francisco Maddie Callander ’05 Seattle Emily Buswold ’12 South Bay Marita Quint Bruni ’91 Washington, D.C. Devon Walter ’11 International Chapters Asia Angelina Yao ’99 Diana Mak ’01 Europe Lara Brehmer ’98 Latin America Annie Coppel ’90 Tere Gonzalez ’94

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Marilyn Ramos Ospina maospina305@hotmail.com Karen Swanson Crummey kcrum1@sbcglobal.net The Class of 1960 has been very quiet this year, but most of us have reached the age of 80 and now looking forward to the 81st birthday. News has been scarce this year, but I am happy to report that Joan Stafford Haynes and Julie Thomas Obering met in Wyoming as both had the same guide for a fly fishing expedition.

Julie Perkins Layne and Art are considering downsizing and moving into Rossmoor and leaving house maintenance to someone else. They are waiting for the right floor plan to come up and hope for no stairs. She sends best wishes to her classmates and fellow alums. Kay O’Connell Vernor is happy to report that she did not suffer any damage to her property in Maui, but that tourism is slow. Susie Townsend Finney met Lani LeBlanc in Sun Valley and welcomed a new foal. They had a great visit going to an ice-skating show and the symphony and just hanging out. Her first grandchild just graduated from USC and will be entering law school. She has two other grandchildren in college and the younger grands are into equestrian riding and volleyball. She and Jack just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Mimi Doud Detels is involved with her grandchildren who range from ages 12-35. Roger is working on some research projects. Judy Botelho Cain is very involved with the Native Daughters of the Golden West, a fraternal organization of California-born women who support the history of California. She also supports the California Missions and lighthouses and children who need medical help. She plays the piano for their functions. Judy is also very involved with her grandchildren and was able to take a trip to see her grandson promoted in the Coast Guard.

Wendy Miller Lambeth had a very exciting summer driving from Seattle to Boston for a flight to Tel Aviv to start a terrific tour of the Holy Land and a Mediterranean cruise. Her daughters are doing well in their businesses. Her grandchildren are also in college, including Lucy Stowe ’16, a Ph.D. candidate at UC Davis. Wendy had a good visit with Jinx Hack Ring last winter, and her new project is learning digital art. Daphne Craige Bertero reports that she is spending a great deal of time in Carmel. She loves walking the beach with the dog crowd. Golf is out, now that Daphne broke her shoulder gardening. She says she doesn’t miss it. Nan Griffin Winter reports that she has been dealing with serious health problems. She has started radiation. She asks for your prayers. Fortunately, golf keeps her going.

Karen Swanson Crummey reports that she is still growing begonias and keeping active with the ABS group and the Carmel Valley Garden Club.

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bagging, tagging, and fundraising. She and Fred are truly blessed to still be in Carmel and will celebrate their 59th anniversary this month. She loved getting together with classmates in March and thinks we need to plan a gathering more often.

We are also sorry to have lost Mary Harrington Trotter this year. She will be missed by the Big Sur community. I, Marilyn Ramos Ospina, lost my husband in July, so now I begin a new journey.

I continue living in Phoenix.

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Mary Foley Bitterman mbitterman@osherfoundation.org Susie Blair Riley: This has been a year of

adjusting to being one instead of two. I bought a new smaller house, had successful back surgery, moved, sold my old house, and am spending a lot of time getting rid of stuff. I've also done some volunteer work for my church. Soon, in October, for my 80th birthday, my sister, Peggy, and I are going on a Viking Cruise that takes us from Istanbul to Rome. Gail Dowling Goettelmann: I had a long and difficult year dealing with the decline and death of my husband, Gary. I am finally normalizing and navigating the solo life.

I just returned from a glorious three weeks in my childhood home of Ireland. Visiting with family and friends brought me great joy, and I hope to return in a few years. A week in South Korea, where I served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer from 1967-69, is next on the list. Former volunteers have been invited for a “revisit” to enjoy the amazing changes that have taken place. Then it will be back to normal with my horse, friends, and other activities. Like Susie and Gail, Sandy Hollenbeck Schnieder has lived through a year of transition: I sold my big house and shed most of what Will and I accumulated over 50 years. I am working on making a home for myself in Alameda.

Living in a condo with a HOA is quite different from 10 acres in the hills. I have remained busy with volunteer activities, including service as president of the Castro Valley Women's Club and supporting Braver Angels to help depolarize our political environment. Working with people who care has brought me many friends and has become integral to my life. My fifth term on the Board of Building Futures with Women and Children ends in April but I imagine I will continue to

find a way to support their efforts in overcoming homelessness and domestic violence. While my term on the Santa Catalina Alumnae Council has expired, I enjoyed getting engaged with the school again! Much has changed from our days and, yet, the heart of the school is still there.

Another reference to our school days came from Katherine Hanks Cooper: My sister, Carolyn, and I visited the campus this summer for the first time in many years, primarily to see the renovated library which honors Sister Kieran's memory. It is so beautiful and very impressive. Our family is glad for this reminder of her contributions to the school. The campus has changed so much.

Rather elegant compared to our days at school!

Otherwise, I’m fine, my three children are fine, and my two grandchildren are fine! My daughter, Kieran, now resides at The Cedars of Marin, an outstanding facility for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, and now a focus of my lifelong support. Molly and her family are in L.A., close enough but I wish they were closer, and Jack and his wife live nearby. He and I still work closely in real estate sales. Lynnea Larson Payne: I traveled to the UK to see my daughter, Sarah, graduate from the London School of Economics with a master’s degree in behavioral science. Sarah’s husband, Alex; their son, Axel (18 months); and Alex’s parents also made the trip to London for this special celebration. I am still working at my church, taking clients to shop or doctor appointments, and volunteering for Operation Christmas Child. Another visitor to Europe was Lander Reeves Hynes: After not traveling during the pandemic, Bill and I had a great visit to Burgundy France in early June and enjoyed a lovely dinner with Pamela Fairbanks Villaine ’60, and her husband, Aubert de Villaine.

Back home means gardening, book club reading, mahjong, and the gym! Our son is busy—lots of construction bonding happening. We are grateful for good health. Also reporting good health is Peggy Dailey Gatto: My husband, Dan, underwent successful open-heart surgery in May and is now back to enjoying his friends, boats, and cars! I am still creating art each day. Life is better than good! A new rescue dog Carl adds smiles to our lives.

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Eugenie Schlueter emschl@sbcglobal.net Daphne Macneil daphnemacneil@yahoo.com The Class of 1968 had our 55th reunion this past March. We had the great good fortune of honoring Tulita Kuchins Gibson posthumously as a Distinguished Alumna of Santa Catalina and one of the funniest, liveliest, dearest people we ever met. There was a very good turnout for a weekend of no electricity, no hot water, and no heat in Carmel and Monterey due to historic storms in California. A few lucky people were issued flashlights at their hotel, otherwise, we were on our own. Our weekend was topped off with a dinner party at the beautiful Carmel Valley home of Leslie Cooley, where we sang “Happy Birthday” to Kate Barry Robinson and enjoyed being together. It was said that it is a unique thing for friendships to last 55 years but with such a great group of women to be friends with, it is easy. We missed those who could not make it, and hope you can be there the next time we do this. Leelee Clement-Doughty: I am still in St. Joe, FL, where I can be near some of my three grandchildren (soon to be four) and their parents whose loving parenting I love to watch. I’ve made many really good friends here and one of my projects has been securing a beautification grant from the state for our little downtown for planting shrubs and trees and the necessary irrigation.

That and trying Karaoke for the first time keeps me happy and busy. Sandy Clark-Lewis: What an adventure to be with our class at our Emerald (55th) reunion last March. There were wonderful connections with classmates despite torrential rains and power outages. Following a Friday night conversation with Sarah Ashby Staples and the class reception hosted by Terry Durkin Wilkinson at the La Playa (one of the few restaurants in Carmel with a generator), I invited Kate Barry Robinson to join me in a film-based class on race and faith entitled “Sacred Ground: Becoming the Beloved Community.” We talked Lindsay Byers Terzian and Mary Wynne into joining us for Zoom discussions every two weeks as we

worked through the 10-session curriculum. It has been a joy for me to continue my education with brilliant classmates after a 55-year break! Gerry Robertson Working: Three long years after the Glass Fire tore through our hilltop and destroyed our property and many of our neighbors' houses (ours survived), Peter and I have finally finished landscaping, building a new barn, and logging the hillsides to clear the now dead forest. I have such empathy for anyone who has gone through a natural disaster such as the fire in Maui. Thanks to Meghan Williams for forwarding lists of resources for donations. We've had time for travel and in the past year, we've been to the Galápagos and Australia. We divide our time between Napa Valley and Seattle (Mercer Island), where both of our daughters, their husbands, and four grandchildren (ages 9-13) live. Peter and I just celebrated our 52nd wedding anniversary. Wishing good things to all our friends and classmates.

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Marie Cantin rapideye101@aol.com Maryedith Smith Burrell: Still in the Great

Smokies, enjoying the view with my dog, Miss Butters, and dear friends. Also watching numerous godchildren get married and have babies.

Wrapping up a year-long home renovation project for a friend; nice to exercise my designer/contractor chops again. Good timing too since I'm on strike with the WGA & SAG, which for a semi-retired showbiz gal like me, doesn't impact my career much but I feel for my students who are just starting out. Travel-wise, I went to England and saw old friends and good theatre. I'm currently planning a trip to Patagonia, and any tips would be greatly appreciated. Hope to see everyone again soon for another reunion. Got a candle lit for health and halcyon days. Marie Cantin: The 2023 Great Cantini 70th Birthday Tour is winding down. Started the year in Monterey, followed closely by a Galápagos Islands adventure. A mindblowing experience with a “typical” snorkel excursion involved turtles, sea lions, fish, penguins, flightless cormorants, and marine

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Alumnae with Head of School Dr. Barbara Ostos, center right, at an event in Santa Barbara, hosted by Tina Hansen McEnroe ’70 iguanas. Land excursions featured myriad varieties of birds, giant tortoises, and iguanas, to name a few. There were birthday celebrations in L.A. and Monterey in the spring and a month in Hawaii this summer. We got certified to dive with Nitrox, which results in less nitrogen build-up at depth.

After a long resistance to this technology, what better way to commemorate turning 70 than by learning something new? Next up is Quebec to see family, a wedding in D.C., and a trip to NYC. Thank you to my friends and family for being a part of my birthday tour. Leslie Redlich Cockburn: I’m writing from France where we just listened to a friend play the organ in the Lavaur Cathedral outside of Toulouse. This followed a lunch at Lavaur’s Oeuf de Coq, which is well worth a stop. We’ve had a busy summer with children and grandchildren coming to stay in Ireland. I’ve just received the exciting news that Susan Woods is moving to Washington for a year! Dina Hartzell: The first several months of 2023 were dedicated to recovering from the headaches of the last two years. Doing some really good healing, renewing, and finding joy and new directions. I'm determined to meet the challenge to live long and in good health, especially for the sake of my first grandchild, Elara. I have wanted grandchildren so much for so long! I'm working now to sell my now very beautiful “new” cabin (rebuilt after a devastating windstorm in 2021). I still have good friends in the cabin association, so will not lose access to that wonderful place, thank goodness, and I will happily unload all the expenses and work. Also, I've finally been able to travel a bit: NM, CA, CO, so far, and TX next.

Starting to dream about Ireland. It sure feels good to be out and about again! Being with old and new friends in favorite and new places has been super uplifting. I am so proud of my offspring and their spouses: Son Eric is a skilled and talented lawyer doing work for the good in Seattle and lives in Tacoma with his wife Char, a brilliant woman who is a high school counselor. Eric got lucky to find her! They are the parents of Elara (3), who is very bright and just learned how to do somersaults.

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Daughter Emily lives in L.A. and is a fabulous stop-motion animation artist who is also directing the care of all the puppets they use for performances at the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tarpits. Her husband, Tim, is an accomplished director of photography in the film industry and is an all-around very fine human being. Looking forward to our first extended family reunion in September. Love to all!

Rosemary Henze: Joan Pettley Govedare, Marion Toms, and I had the great pleasure of gathering at Tahoe at the family home of Julie Henshaw in July 2023. It was terrific fun to rediscover and renew our friendships while hiking, swimming in the gorgeous lake, playing Quiddler (which Joanie introduced us to), making origami cranes, telling stories new and old, and of course, eating delicious meals prepared by each of us.

Many thanks to Julie for hosting! We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to be able to maintain these friendships with their deep roots.

We wish everyone good health! Eleanor Hubbard: We celebrated the umpteenth reunion at the Russian River last month. Our illustrious

Dina Hartzell ’70 with her granddaughter

Chef Cara Mia Coniglio was the hostess as she is every year. As one would expect, the food was beyond spectacular. The week was extra special because her daughter, Tiana, joined us for the entire week. I didn't participate in my usual several miles of open water swimming as I'm not yet certified on the rickety stairs at the river cabin. I'll be swimming with the Berkeley Open Water Swimmers sometime in the not-too-distant future though (2024). Tina Hansen McEnroe: Here’s hoping this finds you all healthy and thriving as we roll into our eighth decade! I continue to enjoy my work on and off campus to help further our school’s mission and steps forward as I head into my third year on the Board of Trustees. It was so special to be able to host fellow area alumnae at a Santa Barbara Club luncheon this summer to meet Head of School Dr. Barbara Ostos. This event was followed by a tour of my Pleasant Valley Schoolhouse. In addition to serving as a Santa Catalina trustee, I enjoy my roles as associate director of the McEnroe Reading and Language Arts Clinic, a UC Santa Barbara Foundation Board trustee, president of the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, and Pleasant Valley Schoolhouse schoolmarm. I adore being “Ammy” to my five grandchildren (2 to 14), and I am very proud of my husband, Paul, as he launches his book, The Barcode. Candace Murtland Grant: Retirement is the best! Like summer vacation without the dreaded summer reading list. I am reminded of family, classmates, and former patients who were denied this experience, and I am so grateful. In the last two years, Gary and I have traveled quite a bit (U.S., Europe, Panama Canal) and completed two big home projects. I have taken up pickleball and dabble at golf. But mostly it is waking without an alarm, walking by the bay, a good book, and a simple life. I can't ask for more.

Darien Hopkins Raistrick: I feel bad about my absence of so many years from gatherings of our class. I am slowly trying to be more sociable. After many years in Los Alamos, NM, and after the death of my climbing partner and best friend, I have moved to Carmel Valley and am living in my parents’ little house. I spend my time cycling, hiking, playing the piano, doting on my two kitties, Wingate and Chinle, and visiting with my sister, Heidi, in Big Sur. Diana Whitesides is the one person from our class that I see occasionally for a glass of wine and talk—and this is thanks to her persistence! If there are any get-togethers next March, I will try to attend. My love to all of you.

Suzanne Saunders Shaw: What a difference 71 makes! Curiously, having traveled to my maternal grandparents' home in Finistère, France, more than a dozen times, it is only now, at the start of my eighth decade, that I have found the unfrenzied downtime to truly dig deep and feel my roots. I know now that I am not just a visitor to these villages and hamlets, but an estranged local; someone who belongs. It feels like home to me now. My ancestors lived and died working these fields, harvesting the offshore catch, churning their butter, and fermenting their cider. I'm half Bretonne, after all. And I’m feeling it more than ever. The past year has been one of root digging for me, from my father's ancestors in Ottawa,

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researching the Saunders scientists who pioneered Canada's agricultural development from 1840-1920 to my mom's parents, who were so destitute after WW1, they had to leave Brittany in search of a better life. Selfish as it may seem, I nevertheless feel privileged to be exploring my ancestral families, becoming more cognizant of that which made me, while preserving and sharing the findings with those living. Our wonderful Class of 1970 has always been an astute sounding board for these riffs. I can't wait for our annual non-reunion year rendezvous to learn what post-Covid 19 has meant for you. Gail Newton Showley: Grant and I are watching the Republican debate to check on people who may someday be president. So far, I think that by far the best candidate is Nikki Haley. Most of my classmates met my husband, Grant, and our son, Logan, at a reunion a while ago. I think Logan was a little boy. I remember getting teased by some of my classmates that I’d been the youngest person in our class, who then proceeded to have the youngest child. Logan (26) is working at Sterling, my father’s first winery. I spoke to their new employees a couple of weeks ago about my father’s legacy. It was damaged a great deal in the Glass Fire in September 2020. Sterling’s reopening soon sometime in October. Fortunately, our own house in St. Helena was undamaged. Grant, Logan, and I are well and happy. Molly Asche Smith: We made it through a summer of wildfires and intense heat. At one point we were getting ready for a potential evacuation, which fortunately did not happen. Living where we do, we were able to avoid extreme smoke most of the time. I don’t remember the lake ever being quite so warm. It is glacier-fed and, as you know, the glaciers are receding in many parts of the world. Life is busy with family and grandkids. We had a wonderful trip to Waterton National Park in August. We hiked, paddled, swam, and enjoyed being together. The grandkids are becoming quite proficient paddlers in kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards. Plans were made for next summer—a sign of a good time when folks want to return. I have enjoyed spending

time in my garden this year. It is small and manageable. Our old fruit trees went a bit crazy and since our return from camping, Dave and I have been harvesting and putting fruit in the freezer, dehydrator, and jams and chutneys. I have to say that I enjoy hiking in old-growth forests. So calming and serene. They provide solace in the face of ugly world issues. I want to send my love and best wishes to the wonderful Class of 1970.

Neville Penney Susich: All is fine on the home front. It’s been a good year and I am most grateful for my husband, Bob; for healthy adult children; for two happy, spunky grandchildren; and for lots of time to visit both families on the farm in Oregon and Oahu, near Diamond Head. I feel blessed with good health and an abundance of time (since retirement) for special gatherings with extended family and dear friends; for travels; for growing veggies and herbs to cook with; for hiking, Pilates, and Bocce League; and for quiet mornings with the N.Y. Times morning news; and so many wonderful books to get lost in. Yes, thumbs up for The Covenant of Water, and also loved Verghese’s Cutting for Stone. Looking forward to our next class gathering and shoutout to our own talented, ever-clever Jane Sweetland who posts her insightful, enlightening musings at Yesterday Jane (Much Ado About Not Much) on Substack.com. Thank you, Jane! Jane Sweetland: Since last year, my four grandchildren have been growing apace and I am now blessed with two four-year-olds and two two-year-olds as my kids, Nick and Haley, have one of each. Cousins' Camp at Tahoe was a hoot!

On a sober note, my mom passed away in August 2022. I miss her presence, but she gave me much that has always been and continues to be with me, no matter how far away we are in space. I write an erstwhile blog, yesterdayjane.substack.com, which is free. Some of you subscribe, and I love feeling like I have this tendril of a connection to you. It's fun to write and it's my bridge into a universe beyond my window. On a more serious note, I am engaged in writing my first historical fiction, a process I am very much embracing, though the

Members of the Class of 1970: Marion Toms, Rosemary Henze, Joan Pettley Govedare, and Julie Henshaw

topic I've chosen is not an easy one. Still, it's a story that I feel compelled to tell as I have been thinking about it for many decades. When I pull it off, I will let you know! My husband, Lee, and I still live at Tahoe, where I play tennis in the summer and ski in the winter, though last winter was such a doozy, that the resort had trouble getting the lifts dug out. We still have a home in Camarillo, CA, where I will retreat to if we get another 19 feet on our front lawn this winter! Lee and I spent a month in Argentina last April and May. Anne Munzer Bourne gave me some ideas and though we didn't go to Patagonia as she did, the trip was wonderful and highly recommended.

With the peso in crisis, the country is a deal for Americans; the landscape is awesome, and the people are friendly and glad to have people visit. I very much hope we can pull off a gathering sooner than our usual five-year interval. It is always inspiring to me to enjoy your stories and your company and have a glimpse of the lives we are each living in our eighth decade. Diana Whitesides: Yes, it is time to plan another get-together. I am grateful for a year of survival with my family members, loved ones on Maui, and so many students (ages 4 to 40) that I have had the pleasure of being within the Carmel district.

Mahalo to those who are helping Maui recover from catastrophic losses. Friends are reporting that supplies are more plentiful now, but housing is desperately needed for so many. I appreciate the classmates who reached out to me during those first weeks after the fire. Steering donations where they were most needed helped me cope with feelings of helplessness as I waited to hear from survivors. It was difficult for all of us. In my little world here in Carmel Valley there have been changes. I am living in a sun-filled house in the Village as of July. This is year 33 at Tularcitos Elementary! I walk to school with the kids in my neighborhood and get invited to all the s’mores parties and river sunsets. I see Cara Coniglio, Suzanne Saunders Shaw, Marie Cantin, and Darien Hopkins Raistrick in my travels to town and the athletic club. Still swimming and attempting to stave off the effects of gravity. Eyelid surgery in mid-July sidelined me for six weeks.

Purely cosmetic. I may have to turn in my Hippie Chick membership card. But still driving an ’86 Westphalia with beads and feathers hanging from the mirror. Hope you are all well-rested and life is well-paced. Susan Woods: Every three years, I organize the Fay Family Thanksgiving Dinner that brings together the descendants of our beloved maternal grandparents, Paul and Kitty Fay, for a lively dinner at the Burlingame Country Club.

This year we had a mild turnout with 58 of us. If every member, spouse, children, and stepchildren attended, the number would be 132. We are a true Irish clan. In 2022, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the East Lansing Film Festival that I founded in the back room of my house. Over these many years, the film festival has evolved into a cultural staple of my community. Bringing fascinating, entertaining, informative, and enthralling films that enrich our community is a life's dream and I am living it. This past summer,

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Suzanne Saunders Shaw ’70 with her niece wearing her great-greatgrandmother's wedding dress Johannes and I traveled to Australia for a three-week trip that was on my wish list. We snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef and traveled through three different national parks where we saw crocks, cassowaries, rock art, wallabies, a rainforest, koalas, and one kangaroo in the wild.

We traveled to Uluru, aka Ayers Rock, Darwin, Melbourne, and Sydney, where we saw a classical music concert and the opera, The Tales of Hoffman, at the famous Sydney Opera House. Australia is a land of endless natural beauty and very content people who love nature, the arts, wildlife, and its original inhabitants. I can understand why Jane Kuchins never left. Johannes was part of a nationwide search for a one-year appointment with the FCC and he was selected to be the economic advisor to the director. So, this September, we drove to Washington, D.C., with our English springer spaniel. We found a wonderful furnished house to rent in the Capitol Hill neighborhood that is full of great architecture, brick sidewalks, and energetic people. We love it! I'll be returning to East Lansing for the film festival in November and then again in February for another film festival I help organize. My son, Max, lives in Detroit in an up-and-coming neighborhood full of young active adults. He works for Waymo, the autonomous car subsidiary of Google. My daughter, Tatia, lives in Bar Harbor and is an ecologist with the local Land Trust. She loves the area. I am so excited to be living near Leslie Redlich Cockburn in Virginia and Maryedith Smith Burrell in Asheville, NC, whom I plan to visit. Can't wait to see you all for the informal class get-together in March. Pamela Zucker: I'm making the most of traveling while still healthy and able to do it! So far this year, I've traveled to New Zealand and Ireland (loved it). I'm just back from a week’s hiking in the Grand Tetons with friends. I have a new favorite hike but disappointed I didn't see any bears this year. But I recently

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Molly Asche Smith ’70 argued with a trail and lost—turned my ankle and have a mild fracture. So I'm in a boot for the next four to six weeks, which means my September trip to Iceland with friends is on hold. I'm still out on the water volunteering as a race committee for yacht races; doing yoga, qigong, and pilates; and going hiking and walking. Now I gotta get back on my bike! Looking forward to even busier travels next year!

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Suzanne Scoville Sederholt suzanne.scoville@gmail.com Louise Harris: I retired at the end of August after 36 years with the same nonprofit social services/ mental health agency. I had only been working a few hours a week this past year and thought I was ready, but it is quite an identity adjustment—36 years is a long time! So I’m officially taking it easy for a few weeks. We finally re-joined the local gym, so there’s plenty of yoga and social connections to help me adjust while I figure out my next act. Looking forward to spending more time with interests like music, learning Spanish, and dabbling in herbalism. Hopefully a trip to

Ireland pretty soon! Karen List Letendre: With our six grandkids now in double-digit years, we are now going to varsity basketball games and high school graduations. We keep busy with other extended family, including 13 grandnieces and grandnephews, with another one on the way. It's been fun traveling to see them and their activities. I am serving on a couple of local boards for volunteer work, and travel keeps us busy: Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia earlier this year, and off to Australia this fall to visit the Outback and the Great Barrier Reef. I enjoy seeing Julie Hobbs Bryan and Ginger de Lorimier Howard regularly and continue to stay in touch with many of my wonderful 1972 classmates. Laura King Pfaff: Rick and I are loving living in Rhode Island. I have made a few quick trips to NY to attend Bonham's sales and special events. One special trip was to attend a NY School of Interior Design annual awards dinner honoring Suzanne Tucker with the school’s Lifetime Achievement Award! Perla Armanasco Gray: Of all years I have an important announcement, the birth of my granddaughter, Inès (4 months). I spent most of the summer in Los Angeles to share in the joy.

Suzanne Scoville Sederholt: I continue to enjoy the seasons here in CT. We are in autumn now which is particularly entrancing as is curling up by the fireplace in winter. We are getting ready for our annual log-splitting party which is always popular with young men interested in learning how to wield an axe properly!

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Andrea Csaszar: This year has been full of travel—a cruise with good friends early in the year starting and ending in Athens with stops in Crete, Egypt, Cyprus, and more. In July, I rented a camper van and with my two dogs drove up to Glacier National Park and met Lisa Campodonico Malim and her family for a great week together. In September, my brother, Norbert, and I traveled to Budapest to celebrate our mother’s birthday and then headed to Rome for the Ryder Cup. Along with traveling, golf and my doggy business have kept me very busy. Pam Anderson-Brulé: Pierre and I are settling into retirement life. Lots of focus on health, walking, reading, and taking care of family; it’s a full-time job. My mom is 94 and as funny and feisty as ever. We are with her often and hope to see her frequently as we spend more time in Capitola.

Linda Abston Larsen: I have been traveling quite often to Montana to visit my son, Preston, and his family. The newest addition, a boy, was born in August so now we are grandparents to three, two boys and a girl. Lorie Dillingham Rosenwald: Last October, I became a grandmother. My daughter, Lindsay, gave birth to Beatrice. As always, I send hugs to all. Janie Goodrich Snowden: I was living in Aix-en-Provence, France, for a year of travel, painting, and eating.

Last September, we returned to our little lake in New Hampshire and had the kids come to see us at Christmas. Tessa Wilcox: I just completed a big public art project in Cupertino and my daughter, Maya, is in her sophomore year at Barnard. Anne Nachtrieb Zesiger: My family have all been doing quite well. Our children, Will and Katie, are grown and thriving, both artists musical and visual. My Husband, Doug, and I both had long careers as teachers so once Doug finishes his last year of teaching kindergarten, we hope to hit the road with our work of Stinky Tales (socialemotional learning and storytelling with puppets and music). I am also still writing/recording music with different friends and musicians and just finishing producing a tribute concert for a dear friend and folk hero, David Maloney. As for me, Marge Ganz, last year I moved to a super cool area of San Diego called Kensington. I love it here and have been doing projects around the house.

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Charlotte, directing the legal studies program, but what she wants to do is play golf and pickleball and travel with her husband. Joan Goodfellow is a hospice nurse and is thriving in her new home.

Ellen McGuire Gaucher remains an entrepreneur with her husband, running her own business from the Monterey Peninsula, and running every day with her band of close girlfriends.

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retirement, and her consultancy exists mainly to fund her travel adventures. She is working through bucket list items (many inspired by Art History AP), with a trip last spring to Belgium and The Netherlands to see Keukenhof and the many treasures in the Fin-de-Siecle, Groeningemuseum, Rijksmuseum, Mauritshuis, and Van Gough Museums among others. Julie will complete a two-year term as chair of the OSU Alumni Association in June so will have even more time to explore. Dana De Puy Morgan has been ticking off bucket list items with her husband, Tim, including learning how to scuba dive, traveling to Japan to see the cherry blossoms, taking time to heal and relax at an ayurvedic resort in Sri Lanka, and driving around Europe this past summer visiting new places and old friends. Her focus is now on buying their dream eco-friendly home and co-leading their first Family Connections Course for carers and family members for individuals with borderline personality disorder and emotion dysregulation. RoseAnne Ruccello Fischer is retired and traveling a lot. Her side fun job is being a travel agent, working on her YouTube channel (youtube.com/@TravelwithRoseAnne) and website (TravelwithRoseanne.com), and leading women's retreats. She gets to enjoy her grandkids which is such a joy. Kathleen Nicolaides, Joan Goodfellow, and Ellen McGuire Gaucher got together in Colorado Springs for a few days in the summer of 2023 to see Joan's new, beautiful home, hike some hills, eat great food, take a jeep tour up to Pike's Peak, and hang out together and laugh.

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in the Bay Area who wants their children to learn how to swim, please come to La Petite Baleen Swim School in SF, where I have been a teacher and supervisor for 15 years—I love it. Emily Ibabao-Marley: I’m working as an acute care RN for John Muir Health, and Aaron and I celebrated 25 years together this year. Chiara is teaching English in Taiwan on a Fulbright Scholarship.

Sienna just started her environmental health MPH at UCLA. Julien is a junior at SFSU in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Program.

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Julie Moore Delany julie@bushwire.net class of beautiful, clever women. With many of you on social media, we're able to stay updated.

Tory Manassero: I recently had a very enjoyable dinner with Emily Ibabao-Marley, Jen Merriman Cazares, Perry Ruyan Hosseini, and Elise Hebert , describing the ladies as “absolutely smart, successful, and lovely” and trying to score a cool million in the lottery along with Molly McGrath and Torry Love Rutzen. Work is good; life is peaceful; and Julian is planning to work in the Antarctic. Sara von Schwind: Working away at Caltrans as the deputy director in District 5 of Maintenance and Traffic. I spent much of my summer on our fishing boat on the west coast of Vancouver Island catching salmon, and seeing bears, Orcas, Humpback whales, and other wonderful wildlife. It is very isolated up there so there are some amazing sights that not many people get to see. So much fun! Elizabeth Kirk Sondern: My husband and I are doing great in San Francisco as we enter our third year as empty nesters as our daughter is a junior at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX. In December, all three of us played golf at Cypress Point Club, and my brother, Northrup Kirk ’82 LS, was my caddy—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Anyone

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for me! It was so great to be able to attend Reunion this year despite the storms and delays! Although Leslie Hulse was not able to attend Reunion, she did come to visit me in Raleigh, NC, this summer, and we had a great time. I also had my college roommates from Fresno State visit in February, so it has been so fun to catch up with all of those from my past. I can't believe it has been 35 years— we are not that old! With that said, my home is always open to visitors. Caroline Upton: I am happy, healthy, and training as much as I can with Wawona, my live find FEMA Urban Search and Rescue dog, and Tulla my human remains FEMA dog. My family took a huge hit with the loss of my spark plug and vibrant mother. She had pancreatic cancer and after 16 weeks died from the disease.

I was fortunate to be able to be with her and take care of her from the diagnosis until she died. I got to see Jackie Sharpe Guy, which was such a treat when she briefly came to the Bay Area in August. Steff Chain: I’m still building my house in Colorado, and it’s almost done! I’ve learned many new skills over the last couple of years! My daughter, Annalise, is in her junior year at the University of San Francisco, studying international relations. She will be studying in Buenos Aires next semester. Hope you all are well! Meg Mayer: I’m still traveling for work, and am currently in southern Oregon until mid-November. This is my 15th assignment since 2017! I spent six months in Albuquerque earlier this year where I ran a 10k and hiked over 500 miles. I am loving my proximity to the Pacific Crest Trail and taking full advantage of that. Not exciting news about myself but all three of my offspring are officially college graduates!

My youngest just finished at Siena in Albany, NY, and he’s getting his pilot’s license. The other two graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia in 2020. I am now an empty [nomadic] nester!

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Sarah Lewis Boyle boyledesign831@gmail.com Erika Gracida de Quintanilla: I celebrated my 50th birthday this year! I'm grateful for my 50 years! Kismet Thompson Roberts: Big news for me. I started my own medical practice in June focusing on medical aesthetics but also general dermatology, weight loss, and hormone management. It's been a big shift and I definitely

have a better work/life integration. Annie Coppel: I have six kids and we are all living in Mexico.

My two oldest daughters are getting married in January and May. We are all so excited! I saw my Catalina friends in October. I discovered that I have cancer two years ago and I’ve had 11 chemo treatments, but I am feeling very well right now, thank God! Please pray for me! Hillary Hudis Madge: It only took me 32 years but I finally found my career! Catalina led me to MIT, where I loved engineering, though eventually attended Harvard Business School for an MBA. I worked in high-tech marketing for almost 20 years until I ventured out on an entrepreneurial track. My son had been attending an after-school math program that truly boosted his math confidence. When I wasn't thrilled with the writing that he was producing in school, I searched for an equivalent program for analytic (argument or essay) writing, and none existed. Hence Write Ahead was born.

I found a writing pedagogy expert who helped me develop a full curriculum, leveraged my engineering background to define the formulas and process of writing, leveraged my marketing background to promote the program, and never imagined I would enjoy teaching so much. The program has grown and includes grades three through twelve and the gratitude and appreciation I receive from students and parents has been heartwarming. The pandemic was a blessing that forced me to move online and allowed the program to serve students across the country. The road has definitely had some bumps but as cliche as it sounds, don't give up on following your dreams!

I hope everyone is remaining happy and healthy.

Members of the Class of 1988 at their reunion in March: Madhavi Vemireddy, Peachy Hoyne Domine, Leslie Palmer Meyer, Jennifer Eppler, Julie Lenherr Edson, Meg Mayer, and Wendy Fuller

Jana Novak moved back to Colorado in the fall of 2019, and Stephanie Kristich Norquist flew out to Oklahoma City to help her pack for the move. This time, she moved to Denver, just in time for the pandemic to shut everything down. She writes that she was well prepared for this though: “I've been working from home since before working from home was cool, which means the pandemic wasn't too much of a change for me!

In the last few years, I have been doing less of my ghostwriting so I could focus more on my personal writing, as well as some art. It's been much more fulfilling creatively, though perhaps not as much financially! As always, I also found a part-time job to get me out of the house and this time it was as a guide for a business that leads walking tours of the street art in my neighborhood. After being asked by the owners if I'd like to take it over, I invited the other tour guide to join me, and I'm now the majority owner of the Denver Graffiti Tour—any Catalinian who comes to Denver must look us up for a tour! As I also bought a house in this neighborhood last year, so I've very much put down roots here, and am excitedly looking forward to what the next decade brings.”

Elizabeth Johnson Hornsey: I am happy to say I am five years cancer-free from uterine cancer. I am a moderator in an endometrial/uterine cancer survivor group on Facebook. I am also doing what I can to raise awareness about this form of cancer. Philip and our four cats are doing well. We are keeping busy with our remodeling business, Elizabethan Homes LLC. It is fun helping people make changes to their homes to reflect how they want to live in them. We are looking forward to celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary next year! Caroline Guardino: It has been great reconnecting with classmates since our tiny reunion the weekend the pandemic hit in 2020.

Our group chat and random FaceTime happy hours reignited my love for my Catalina sisters.

I miss you all, sorry I've been so crazy busy. For the past 15 years, I've been a professor of special education, with a focus on deafness. I prepare brave young people who want to enter education in a time of uncertainty and endless teacher scrutiny.

I remind them (and myself), that we endure the struggle for our students, not the system. All the teachers in the house raise your hands and holla!

Since the pandemic, I've been living between California and Florida. I work and live part-time in Florida while also living part-time in California, where my heart and soulmate stay. Our daughter, Avalon (23), lives in Florida so that helps me want to return there. Our youngest son, Roman (18), left for college (CSUN) this fall. An empty nest is real—exciting and interesting! Someday I plan to permanently migrate to California which I'm sure is a no-brainer for anyone who has spent time in both states. Plus, doesn't that make me closer to most of my Catalina sisters? Looking forward to our Mexican reunion. Que te vaya bien amigas! As for me, Sarah Ann Lewis Boyle: I’m staying busy “momming” my two boys, Spark (9) and Sawyer (12). Sawyer, who just started middle school, made the soccer team as a starter (I’m so proud), plays guitar, and is quite a baseball player. Spark, my silly third grader is playing soccer, basketball, and

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plays drums. Currently, Spark is practicing “Don’t Stop” from the Red Hot Chili Peppers (are you shocked?!) for his upcoming performance! Business is great, and everyone seems to want a new kitchen and an updated bathroom. I was so excited to be able to remotely help Caroline Guardino with some structural questions and kitchen ideas for a house she was thinking about buying—and she bought it! It looks gorgeous in the photos I’ve seen. It’s in the Oakland Hills, and the views are breathtaking. I just hired someone to take over my social media because I’m terrible at it! Look out for some cool posts @BoyleDesign831! In between work/mom/wife life, I do a gob of volunteering.

I’m the chair of the Architectural Review Board for the City of Pacific Grove; I’m the sponsorship director for PG Pony Baseball and Softball; co-president of the Butterfly Bazaar Committee (a benefit event for all of the Pacific Grove School Districts PTAs); and still am on the board of directors for the PG Co-op Preschools. I feel like I have a sign on my back that says, “Ask her, she’ll do it!” So glad to hear from all of you, and as you read, there’s quite a bit of cancer out there—please get your checkups!

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started second grade. We visited California and the Adirondacks this summer with family, including Catie Ryan Balagtas ’95, Mary O’Hara Ryan ’66, and our Woodhall sisters! I have a new picture book coming out in February of 2024 called Only: The Bird Who Liked Being Alone, published by Little Brown Books for Young Readers. Miss you all! Jessica Sill’s sincere gratitude to those of you who reached out to her after the Maui fire is truly touching. She has been transferred to a school in Oahu and is thankfully safe.

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Jenny Noble jnoble78@hotmail.com Arlie Anderson: I started teaching art to grades

1-8 at the Waldorf School of Princeton this fall.

My husband, Michael, is still working at elements restaurant in Princeton, and our son, Colden,

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Natalia Woodhall Chappelow nataliawoodhall@yahoo.com Norma Marquez Martinez: I’m still living in

The Woodlands, TX, with my family. We have been here three years and love everything about it except the Texas heat. My kids are 11, 10, 9, and 8. These are the best years since they are no longer toddlers and not yet teenagers. I’m sad I missed Reunion last year but hopefully will see some of you soon. Natalia Woodhall Chappelow: My two girls (9 and 11) attended their second year of Summer at Catalina and loved it! Their cousin, Ferrah, daughter of Vanessa Woodhall Atkinson ’01, was also at camp for the first time. We’re so

Daniela Bell: I'm working on my art (abstract photography) full time now and serve as the chair of the advisory board to the Bell Museum on Natural History and as the chair of the capital campaign to build the Walan Tipi Center to honor a Dakota sacred site. All three things keep me busy—in between taking Thalia, my daughter, to ballet (she is at a ballet studio five days a week in addition to her performing arts high school).

She spent five weeks training at Boston Ballet and living in the Boston University dorms this last summer, giving us a taste of what being empty nesters would be like (more hiking, earlier nights, more eating out). I'm not entirely sure how we got to the place where our classmates are or will soon be empty-nesters but here we are! Got to catch up with Hope Upchurch Flamm in NYC during spring break last year—divine to see her!

Alumnae in Mexico enjoying time together: Karla Cuellar ’94, Ana Garza ’90, Susana Treviño de Elizondo ’90, Alejandra Leon Letamendi ’91; front row: Yolanda Orrantia ’91, María Juárez de Letamendi ’91, Kiki Diaz Brown ’91, Annie Coppel ’90, Erika Gracida de Quintanilla ’90 64

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happy to continue the Catalina tradition with a second generation. Cat Hawley: My twin boys started PreK this year at Catalina! It is great to be on campus again with frequency.

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Sasha Irving sasha.irving@gmail.com Olivia Nilsson olivianilsson@gmail.com Laura Nicola: I am still local and going on my

10th year working with underserved youth at the Rancho Cielo Youth Campus Drummond Culinary Academy. I recently returned from an 80-mile trek in Patagonia with former Catalina tennis coach Sharon Osgood and I just ‘escaped from Alcatraz,’ completing the 1.5-mile swim across the San Francisco Bay! Alexandra Rogers: I'm living in beautiful Mill Valley and working as a funeral and cemetery counselor for a natural, green burial cemetery. Our focus is on land restoration and maintaining our certified natural wildlife habitat. It's been amazing to be able to learn about burial and funeral rituals of all cultures and religions and to ease some of the environmental weight of traditional burial through the green process. When I'm not at work, I'm

hiking Mount Tamalpais or perching on one of Marin County's beautiful beaches. I can't wait to see all of my Catalina sisters at the next reunion.

Sheryl Stillman Sherrick: I was married last year and have since been enjoying working as a software engineer and spending time with my husband and two cats. Gianni Intersimone: I've been spending most of my time bouncing back and forth between Chicago and New York directing readings of several new plays and musicals, most recently the play Pin by Sam Mueller at Ensemble Studio Theater (off-Broadway). I'm also in this year's cohort of the Leon Levy Foundation Roundabout Director's Group, part of the artist-in-residence program at Roundabout Theater Company.

Lastly, although I will continue to go by Lucky Stiff professionally, this month I was granted a legal name change to Gianni Intersimone which feels like a culminating moment in my personal gender transition. Veronica Cossio: My family and I met up with Jessica Larson and her family over the summer in Seattle, and headed over to the Seafair and saw Blue Angels flying over us.

Can’t wait to have them for a visit to Mexico. Also, in August my sister, Mariana Cossio ’10, gave birth to a boy named Juan Pablo, and my cousin, Andrea Madero ’10, to a girl named Camilla. And to continue our family celebrations, my cousin, Natalia Fernandez ’11, was married in a beautiful June ceremony in Mazatlán, Mexico. Chelsea Turpen Moran: My family and I are currently living in Stuttgart, Germany. My husband is stationed here and in November we will have been here for two years, with one more year left! We have traveled all over Europe and seen so many amazing places. Our kids (12, 10, and 8) are enjoying all the new experiences and have really enjoyed the adventures we have taken them on.

We had a pretty hot summer so my kids and I visited my parents in Pebble Beach for two weeks.

I got to cool off in some wonderful fog and have dinner with Shelby Hyosaka! Fall will bring gorgeous, color-changing leaves and the start of Germany's famous Christmas markets that run through New Year’s. We have visited several and they are spectacular! Germany has been one of our favorite places the Navy has sent us and it will be very hard to leave next year. Katherine Carnazzo Larson: All is well here in Santa Barbara. I shifted career gears in 2022 and am now working for an education technology company, supporting their research and strategic student mental health efforts. My husband and I are enjoying the increased flexibility that working remotely brings to our family life. Our daughter Sadie (4.5) just started TK at a new school, and John (2.5) is just as sweet as can be, trying to do everything his big sister does. We look forward to welcoming our third in early 2024! Olivia Nilsson: This year, I’ve become more involved in helping manage the legacy of my late father, Harry Nilsson. Check out my social media account @officialnilsson where I post stories and pictures from his career! It’s been a labor of love and very meaningful to share with the world. My sons, Owen (8) and Arthur (4) are thrilled to announce that they will be welcoming a baby brother in April 2024. Moms of three, please send me advice!

Laura Nicola ’02 at the Alcatraz Swim

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Whitney Gall Willis ’06 spending time with the four generations of ladies in her family

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to health and I look forward to skiing a lot more soft snow once I am healed. This fall, I went back to school to study interior design, and am excited to pursue a new career in that field. I’m also currently doing a full renovation of my house in Salt Lake City, so the new knowledge is definitely being applied. Shannon Gaughf Dillon: After six wonderful years at Catalina, I’m returning to the theater as the performing arts complex coordinator at Monterey Peninsula College. I’m excited about this new adventure and will miss everyone at Catalina.

of the Moxy and AC Hotel in downtown L.A. as marketing director in 2022. With 727 rooms and 13 themed, theatrical restaurants, the property has garnered global acclaim for its innovative and risktaking approach to hospitality. My past year was wrought with change as I also welcomed Babs to her growing family. Named after Barbra Streisand, Babs is a sulcata tortoise who will soon be the size of a coffee table and will likely live to 100 years old. Whitney Gall Willis: I settled in Monterey with my husband, Mitchell, and my stepson. In the last year, we’ve formed a multi-generational household by welcoming my late father's mother, who is living with a neurocognitive disorder.

Another welcome addition to the family is my darling, adventurous niece who is the daughter of my younger sister, Erin Gall Heiss ’09. I feel blessed and proud to join four generations of strong female spirits together!

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Shannon Gaughf Dillon slgaughf@gmail.com Hayley Berra: My husband, Carlos, and I are expecting our first child, due in early October! We are very excited to start this new journey together.

Brita Sigourney: I retired from professional halfpipe skiing after this past season and celebrated with a big knee surgery that I’ve needed from years of wear and tear. I’m lucky to have the support of the U.S. ski team to help lead me back

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Kylie Moses kyliemoses14@gmail.com Emma Russell emmarussellpg@yahoo.com Rachel Davison: After nine years in Chicago

and five years at Allstate, I’ve moved to the Upper Valley to start my MBA at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth! Emma Russell: I have been promoted to a senior analyst position within the Department of Defense in Washington, D.C., where I have been working for four years.

Also, I have started graduate school part-time at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service, hoping to graduate in two years with a master’s degree in security studies. Gabriella Sardina Rangrej: In September, my husband and I welcomed our first baby, Aadvika. We love growing our little family in San Diego.

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Saige Madden ’18, Jenna Mann ’18, and Emma Roffler ’18 support Tara Mann ’18 as Jane Doe in Ride the Cyclone

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Sylvan Free sylvanfree@gmail.com Sylvan Free: I have moved to the East Bay where I have taken up volunteer work with the local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Being able to lend my personal experiences with suicide and grief to the cause has been very rewarding and cathartic. I am also currently acting as the volunteer coordinator for the League of Women Voters of San Francisco, where I am excited for the upcoming election— don’t forget to vote! A cute and mischievous cat named Evelyn has joined my little family and she is enjoying being off the streets and spoiled.

Charlotte Gerzanics: I am completing my master's degree in marine conservation at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand and am set to graduate this December. Jenna Mann: This past year I have been trying new things and staying active, sometimes at the same time!

My work at the Aquarium has allowed me to participate in new projects and social groups, and my rock climbing gym offers classes in unique disciplines, so I have been introduced to a few things I never would have anticipated for myself.

I have now been practicing aerial silks for over a year, and I completed my first Spartan race at the beginning of this summer. I'll try almost anything at least once, so it has been a fun year!

Tara Mann: I am excited to start a new job as an after-school children's theater teacher in August.

Over the past year, I've jumped back into my love of theater by performing in Ride the Cyclone and The Addams Family at the Outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel, CA. I will also be the vocal director for a production of Man of La Mancha in November.

In the meantime, I'm still writing fantasy novels and searching for representation. Emma Roffler: I graduated from Marquette University with my master’s in management. Shortly after, I returned to Catalina where I joined our admissions team as an assistant director of admissions. I live on campus in Thompson and love being back on campus! Keegan Sweeney: I’ve been a practicing

22 Sylvan Free ’18 and Ava Garofono ’18 sit in their senior desks in Study Hall while attending Reunion in March massage therapist since June. My cat and I also moved into a two-bedroom apartment that same month. After the stress of university and massage school, it’s nice to work such a relaxing job.

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Sutton Pinkus suttonpinkus@gmail.com Georgia Meyer georgiameyer325@gmail.com Lauren Dunlap: I am loving every moment of

my sophomore year at Boston University as an international relations major. Living in a city with so many opportunities is truly a blessing, and I especially love being so close to other Catalina alums. I am looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with Georgia Meyer and Caroline Maguire who are attending college on the East Coast. I am grateful to have made such close connections with the girls at Catalina, who will remain my sisters for life!

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COMMUNITY TRANSITIONS Alumnae Marriages Megan Pollacci ’05 to Peter Howard Gina Aiello ’09 to Mickey Crespo Taylor Fox ’10 to Anthony Dubis Daniela Aiello ’11 to Ryan Troxel Allison Minami ’11 to Cody Gilliss Devon Walter ’11 to Michael Richard Natalia Fernandez ’11 to Emilio Fuentes Kate Griffith ’14 to Jesse White

Births and Adoptions Jaclyn Applegate Wylde ’05, daughter Cecelia

Molly Erickson ’79 on the death of her husband Andrea Fernandez ’79 on the death of her father Shannon Nicholson ’86 on the death of her husband Cristina Ospina ’86, Paulina Ospina ’89, and Elizabeth Ospina Kortenkamp ’92 on the death of their father Caroline Upton ’88 on the death of her mother Jenny Renfer ’02 on the death of her brother Sabrina Brett ’07 on the death of her father Annie Moberg ’08 on the death of her father Hayley Ditmore ’12 on the death of her father

Lower & Middle School Alumni In Memory Kristina Fernandez Munoz ’85 LS on the death of her father Danny Renfer ’04 LS on the death of his brother Brennan Browne ’99 LS and Sean Browne ’05 LS on the death of their father

Former Faculty In Memory The family of Broeck Oder The family of Sister Matthew (Sue Crane)

Lisa Zellitti Brogan ’06, son Jordan Kelley Trapp ’07, son Arlo Amanda Audet-Griffin Griffith ’09, daughter Nora Mariana Cossio ’10, son Juan Pablo Andrea Madero ’10, daughter Camilla Kathleen Flathers Ferraro ’11, daughter Audrey Brooke Butterworth Rich ’14, daughter Hailey Gabriella Sardina Rangrej ’14, daughter Aadvika Shaden Beltran Ibazza ’15, daughter Shaden, Jr.

In Memory The family of Nitze Erro Caswell ’56 The family of Fritzi Kraus Pardick ’57 The family of Sue Clowes Mayhugh ’57 The family of Sharon Meyer Pursley ’57 The family of Patricia Falk Feeley ’59 The family of Mary Harrington Trotter ’60 Marilyn Ramos Ospina ’60 on the death of her husband Maria Hart McNichol ’61 on the death of her husband Gail Dowling Goettelmann ’62 on the death of her husband The family of Pamela Hately Williams ’65 Barbara Hately Du Pont ’65 and Sheila Hately Thornley ’69 on the death of their sister and their brother Katy Moore-Kozachik ’75 on the death of her husband

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Annual Report of Giving 2022-2023

Immense Gratitude Dear Santa Catalina Community, I hope this letter finds you in good health and ready for a great winter season. I write with immense gratitude and enthusiasm as I reflect upon the past school year. I am delighted to share the incredible impact of your generosity and commitment to our school's mission.

First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you who contributed to Santa Catalina this past year. Your generosity, whether through financial donations, volunteer efforts, or any other form of support, has played an instrumental role in advancing our school's educational excellence and nurturing an environment where students thrive.

The Annual Report of Giving 2022-2023 is a testament to your unwavering dedication to our school community. It provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of your contributions, highlighting the key initiatives, programs, and projects made possible through your support. This report serves as a tangible representation of the positive change we can achieve when we work together with a shared vision.

Kindly review the report, enclosed in the following pages, to understand better how your contributions have impacted Santa Catalina.

As we move forward, we remain committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that prepares our students for success in an ever-changing world. Your continued support is paramount in helping us achieve this goal, and we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.

In closing, please accept my sincerest thanks for your dedication to Santa Catalina School and for being an integral part of our vibrant school community. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, and I look forward to the journey ahead as we continue to work together for the betterment of our school.

Sincerely,

Laura Lyon Gaon ’81 Chair, Board of Trustees

Note: The student artwork included in the Annual Report of Giving includes Upper School students who won awards in the 2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

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2022–2023 Financial Summary ANNUAL GIVING

ENDOWMENT & CAPITAL

Alumnae/i

$517,642

17% Participation

Alumnae/i

$1,516,164

Upper School Parents

$274,011

57% Participation

Upper School Parents

$315,000

Lower School Parents

$97,106

100% Participation

Lower School Parents

$50,000

Parents of Alumnae/i

$471,462

Parents of Alumnae/i

$1,245,459

Grandparents

$94,115

Grandparents

Friends

$57,774

Friends

$345,686

Foundations

$140,190

Foundations

$115,000

Organizations & Corporations

$24,585

Organizations & Corporations

Total

$1,676,885

Santa Catalina Fund

$1,010,419

Restricted Gifts

$666,466

$0

Total

$0

$3,587,309

EXPENSES

INCOME

TOTAL

$19,378,000

TOTAL

$19,539,000 *

76%

Net Tuition

$14,784,000

71%

Salary & Benefits

10%

Summer Programs/ Restricted Gifts/Others

$1,948,000

12%

Program

$2,419,000

9%

Endowment Harvest

1,636,000

10%

Plant

$1,844,000

5%

Santa Catalina Fund

$1,010,000

7%

Administrative

$1,396,000

$13,880,000

*unaudited

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2022–2023 Giving by the Numbers GIVING PARTICIPATION FAMILY OF FUNDS

$906,742 School's Greatest Need

$48,071 Financial Aid

17% Alumnae

100% Lower & Middle School Parents

57% Upper School Parents

95% Faculty & Staff* *100% participation in the Lower and Middle School

15%

207

Leadership Level donors

$23,225 Athletics

Gifts from first-time donors

188

Students receiving financial aid

TOP PARENT GIVING BY CLASS $21,015 Teaching & Learning

Lower & Middle School

100% Parent Participation

$11,011 The Arts

Upper School

75%

Freshmen Class of 2026 $355 Technology 72

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Juniors Class of 2024

51%

Seniors Class of 2023

41%

Sophomores Class of 2025

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The Santa Catalinians 1950 Society recognizes the school’s most loyal and generous supporters whose gifts provide the foundation of annual support to the Santa Catalina Fund.

FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE ($100,000 or more) Anonymous (2) Jean Perkins Foundation* FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE ($50,000-$99,999) Anonymous (2) The Estate of Beverly and Henry Grundstedt FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE ($20,000-$49,999) The William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation* The Danielson Foundation Courtney Driscoll Nora McNeely Hurley '78, '74 LS Carter Hachman Jackson '87* Stella and Toby Low Angela Nomellini '71* Jane Warren Quinnell and Gerald Quinnell J. Peter Read, Jr. Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Andrea and Chris Shaw The Estate of Diana Blackhall Talcott '60 VERITAS CIRCLE ($10,000-$19,999) Anonymous Barbara Bundy* Candida Burnap Brett and James Collins (Brett Davis '93) Jo Ann and Julien Collins Carrie and Frank Dorr Margaret Rosenberg Duflock '59* D.D. and Paul Felton* Ann Glenn Wendy and Ronald Gong* Hazel Foundation Fund held at the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation* Deborah and Charles Kosmont* Cynthia Nadai '73 Deborah and Kenny Peyton* Lisa and Henry Plain

Joanne and Richard Rees Corinne and Michael Roffler* Caryll M. and Norman F. Sprague Jr. Foundation* Stacey and Dominic Taddeucci (Stacey Pruett '82)* HACIENDA CIRCLE ($5,000-$9,999) Anonymous (3) Patty and Michael Avila Avila Construction Company Courtney Benoist '77 and Jason Fish Bon Appétit Lisa and Dan Bradford Sharon and Edward Bullard (Sharon Smith '68)* Callan Family Fund* Carmel Insurance Agency Lupita and Micheal Cepeda Sandra Clark-Lewis '68 Arlene and Vance Coffman Jennifer and Brendan Connolly* Cindy and Joe Connolly Bella and Bert Cutino Caroline Collins Goldberg '01* Gonzales Equipment Sales, Inc. Francesca Eastman and Edward Goodstein Karen Greer Goss '85 Caroline Farrar Grey '69 The Grey Family Foundation Judith and Timothy Hachman (Judi Musto '61)* Tracy and Eric Hass (Tracy Miller '75)* Nancy Eccles and Homer M. Hayward Family Foundation Hope Hayward '79 LS Adriana and William Hayward HP Matching Gift Program Liz and Scott Hulme* Patricia and Stephen Jensen Brogiin Keeton '01 and Ben Nagin Huixia Fu and Songlian Liu Valera Lyles Laura Lyon Gaon '81 and Rob Gaon* Nancy Gallo and Liam Madden Nicki and Michael McMahan* Susan Merrill Eileen and Gary Morgenthaler Judith and James Moses (Judith McDonald '86, '82 LS)* Janine and John Pelosi The Reveas Foundation* Maureen and Benjamin Richards* Rosalind Boswell Seysses '67 Patricia Allen Sparacino '65* Jianghong Li and Guanhong Wang LEGACY CIRCLE ($2,500-$4,999) Anonymous (3) Adobe Inc. Matching Gift Program Louise Diepenbrock Baker '81 Velma and Ted Balestreri Robert Balles Sister Claire Barone* Karen and David Basham, Jr. Inés and Gerardo Borromeo* Anne Munzer Bourne '70* Amy and Michael Brandt Sarah and Ryan Brennan Lucy Butler '73 Dinah and Ricardo Calderon

"Bird of Paradise," Sophie Knipp ’25

Patricia and Pedro Cerisola Gigi Holmes Condos '84, '80 LS Frances McDonald DeSouza '77 Randi and Bob Fisher (Randi Stroud '74)* Barbara and Peter M. Folger* Audrey and Erik Foraker (Audrey Dormer '78) Ceseli and Hugh Foster* Marilyn and Joseph Franzia* Kathy and Matthew Gibbs* Patricia and Jonathon Giffen Joan Stafford Haynes '60* Karen Johnson Hixon '69 Tracy and Christian Huebner Jameen and Jon Jacoby (Jameen Wesson '77)* Ellen and Richard Juge Marta and Paul Kephart Wendy Burnham Kuhn '59* Janet and Daniel Luksik* Laura and Jago Macleod Lydia and Bryan Mansour* Victoria Vazquez and Matthew Meyer The Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation* Jaime and Raaj Narayan Mary and David Nikssarian Carolyn Hartwell O'Brien '74* One Workplace Roseanne and Dan Pierre Wendy and Victor Ramirez* Holly and Edwin Scheetz Natalie Stewart '63* Wendy and Bart Walker A. Gordon Worsham* Stacie and Stephen Worsham* Judy and Jackson Yen PATRONS’ CIRCLE ($1,500-$2,499) Anonymous (6) Allied World Assurance Company Cass and Mike Antle (Catherine Slaughter '79, '75 LS)* Teresa Barger '73 and Travis T. Brown* France de Sugny Bark '59 Tedra Bates '03, '99 LS Brenda Beckett '67 Kit and Peter Bedford (Kirsten Nelson '56)* Kirsten and Trey Beffa Joan Belza Daphne and Richard Bertero (Daphne Craige '60)* Rose Maria Boe Niki and Rodney Braga

Kathryn and Russell Brewer Margaret Miller Brown '74 Megan and Michael Bruno '82 LS* The Florence V. Burden Foundation Michele Clark '65* Robin and Alan Cole Yumi and William Deakyne Joanne Van der Plas Dellamura '84 Eisner Foundation Georgia and Breck Eisner (Georgia Irwin '88)* Serena Fritz-Cope '85 Julie Garcia '71* Kristin and Kyle Gurley Sally Leonard Harris '65 Sarah and Timothy Howard Stacey Robbins Jordan '97 Shirley Childs Kelly '79 Shannon and Zach Koontz Janelle Lamb Katharina Brinks Lathen '96* Katie Martin and David Laurits Bill Leatherberry Karen List Letendre '72, '68 LS* Ellen Hou and Hui Lyu Kristen Carlson Maitland '96 Scott Massey Tina Hansen McEnroe '70, '66 LS* Porsche and Carl Meyer Mary Morris Miller '72* Brooklynn Moore '09 Janell Green and Elias Motran The Mundell Family Fund* Gina Moro Nebesar '01, '97 LS Thu-Anh Le Nguyen '03* Camille Stahl Penhoet '58 Laura Knoop Pfaff '72 The Mark Pollacci Family* Michelle and Stefan Salameh (Stefan '96 LS) Hilary Wardle Schlossman '85 Susan and Stephen Schwerdfeger Stefanie and Robert Skinner* Sarah and Moses Song Elizabeth Stelow '78 and Joseph DiNunzio Elizabeth Russell and Andrew Szmit Larry Tartaglino Nancy and Russell Trull Kristin and Michael Vosti Erica and William Walker Lisa Cavanaugh Wiese '74* Caroline Barkan Wilkinson '95* Wilkinson Foundation Margaret Woolf '21 Sarah and Chris Woolf (Sarah Clark '89) Kimberly Wright-Violich '75 Lynn O'Neil Yeh and Cary Yeh * denotes 10 or more years of consecutive giving

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Upper School Alumnae 2022-2023 Alumnae Association Council

Seattle Emily Buswold ’12

Executive Committee Jalynne Tobias Redman ’72 President

South Bay Marita Quint Bruni ’91

Pat Allen Sparacino ’65 Kathy Trafton ’74 Priya Kumar Raju ’00, ’96 LS Katherine Carnazzo Larsen ’02 Anna Lopez Mourlam ’06, ’02 LS Vice Presidents Members Sandy Hollenbeck Schnider ’62 Melinda Bowman ’67 Sally Fay ’74 Lindsay Heller ’95 Paisley Piasecki ’13 Lucy Yu ’17 Sarah Hazel Sallee ’21 Student Representatives Anacecilia Hernandez ’23 Charlotte Juge ’23 CHAPTER CHAIRS Boston Glenna Pasinosky ’12

Washington, D.C. Devon Walter ’11 International Chapters Asia Angelina Yao ’99 Diana Mak ’01 Europe Lara Brehmer ’98 Latin America Annie Coppel ’90 Tere Gonzalez ’94

Class Agent Patricia Bondesen-Smith

1960 38%

= Reunion Class

1953 33% CLASS OF

Reunion Class Agent Beatrice Leyden Moore

Dallas Joanne Van der Plas Dellamura ’84 Hope Morgan ’90

1954 67%

Houston Diana Kendrick Untermeyer ’80 Los Angeles Lucy Yu ’17 Monterey Ilse Riebe Colby ’02, New York Priya Kumar Raju ’00, ’96 LS Paisley Piasecki ’13 Phoenix Gloria Felice ’54 Becky Hays-Rovey ’92 Portland, Oregon Virginia Sewell ’69 Ann Carter ’71 Brigid Flanigan ’73 Elizabeth Leach ’75 Sacramento Position Vacant San Diego Yolanda Orrantia Coppel ’91

Patricia Bondesen-Smith* Shereen Houde Fase Gloria Felice * Noreen Lewis Raney

1955 11% CLASS OF

Yvonne Bernadicou Lyon Connie Marsella Silva

1956 45% CLASS OF

Kit Nelson Bedford* Jane Howard Goodfellow Anne Hicks Kimball Eugenie Madden Watson* Kress Harris Whalen CLASS OF

1957

11%

Margaret McCann Grant* Camille Annotti Stevens*

San Francisco Maddie Callander ’05 * denotes 10 or more years of consecutive giving

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1959 64% CLASS OF

CLASS OF

Alumnae

Beatrice Leyden Moore

Fresno Cece Fourchy Quinn ’05

Marie Diridoni Mardi Hack* Laurie Washburn Boone Hogen* Betsy Bourret Neu Camille Stahl Penhoet Mary Baumgartner Reid* Donna Work Silverberg Shirley Nielsen Wheeler

France de Sugny Bark Barclay Braden Lynne Wildman Chapman Margaret Rosenberg Duflock* Shelley LeBlanc Duke Julie Hutcheson Wendy Burnham Kuhn* Irene May Lawler Deborah McCann Christina McCormick Merrill Barbara O'Connell Munson Kristan Jacobson O'Neill* Hansi de Petra Rigney* Teresa Annotti Rogers Dorothy Dwyer Schreiber Marilyn Brown Wykoff Other Gifts Kathleen Mailliard Rende

Chicago and Midwest Rachel Davidson ’14

Denver Celia Shelton Rogers ’85

1958 33% CLASS OF

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Daphne Craige Bertero* Judith Botelho Cain * Suzanne Townsend Finney* Joanna Grant Hartigan* Joan Stafford Haynes* Tappy Gahagan Hunt Penny Pringle Knowles* Wendy Miller Lambeth* Julianna Perkins Layne Lani LeBlanc* Julie Thomas Obering* Jinx Hack Ring Diana Blackhall Talcott Karene O'Connell Vernor* Domie Garat Werdel* Nan Griffin Winter Other Gifts Pamela Fairbanks de Villaine Margaret Gregg Grossman

CLASS OF

1961

54%

Penelope Corey Arango* Judy Nagel Cox* Leigh Curran (Curry Griggs) Sara Fargo* Pamela Gamble Judi Musto Hachman* Theresa Lowe Hall* Nini Richardson Hart

Caroline Harris Henderson* Anne Irving Mary-Allen Macneil Maria Hart McNichol* Victoria Street Medeiros

1962 20% CLASS OF

Mary Foley Bitterman* Lander Reeves Hynes Lynnea Larson Payne Susanne Blair Riley Sandra Hollenbeck Schnieder

1963 41% CLASS OF

Reunion Class Agent Roxanne Spieker Morse

Danielle Varlay Bonnet Mary-Ellen Bowlin Briel J'Amy Maroney Brown* Kathleen Brown* Maria Remenyi Cantrell Jansie Stephens Farris Ghislaine de Give Victoria Dillon* Lynn Gates Judy Haig Hansen Kathleen Hynes Roberta Thaler Mitchell Roxanne Spieker Morse* Donna Hollenbeck Ramos Sally Rorick-Orlando* Diane Ditz Stauffer* Natalie Stewart* Victoria McCallum Waddell Trish Scott Williams*

1964 18% CLASS OF

Christina Cotton Gannon* Claudia Reynolds Knous Louise La Mothe Joan Shymanski Little Florence Nixon* Donna Hart Reid Christine Di Giorgio Timmerman* Polly Hills Van Horne

1965 36% CLASS OF

Class Agent Patricia Allen Sparacino

Bonnie Bray Carol Carnazzo Brown Carolyn Cain* Candace Callan Bettie Hutcheson Carrell Michele Clark* Tammy Dougherty Sally Leonard Harris Kathie Hayes

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Lola Hogan Elizabeth Hudson Kenyon Evie Lindemann Maisie de Sugny MacDonald* Caroline Lord Mackenzie* Anne Kernwein Schafer Patricia Allen Sparacino* Ann Hodges Strickland Ann Lewis Vlcek Mallory Vail Weymann*

1966 20% CLASS OF

Susan Van Sicklen Calfee* Susan Grupe dePolo Paula Sullivan Escher Katherine Fay Cece Cotton Fowler* Ann Craig Hanson* Madeleine Lord Glovie Reiter Lynn Kathleen Kelsey Macker Therese Roos Barbara Burton Szemborski

1967 28% CLASS OF

Brenda Beckett Melinda Bowman* Gay Callan* Louise Vessey Edwards Renata Engler Joyia Oliverio Felice Celia Morken Gadda Carolyn Layton Garner-Reagan Mary Whitney Kenney Melissa King Ann Kuchins* Katharine Lewis Rosalind Boswell Seysses Other Gifts Lauren Bechtel Dachs*

1968 20% CLASS OF

Sharon Smith Bullard* Sandra Clark-Lewis Elizabeth Clement-Doughty Jane Gillett Anne Gray Jane Turner Hart Marcia Middaugh Maloney Kate Barry Robinson Terry Durkin Wilkinson Mary Wynne

1969 20% CLASS OF

Terry Whitney Baganz Elisabeth Bloomingdale Bell Pamela Walsh Coakley Teresa Covington Sandra Donnell* Theresa May Duggan Sugar Franich Filice Gail Frick Caroline Farrar Grey Bridget Hildebrand

Karen Johnson Hixon Lorna MacKay Smith

1970 22% CLASS OF

Belinda Beckett Anne Munzer Bourne* Marie Cantin* Julie Henshaw Eleanor Hubbard Mollie Gallagher Keller Shannon Gregory Mandel* Tina Hansen McEnroe* Suzanne Saunders Shaw Melinda Montgomery Thomas* Nancy Woolf CLASS OF

1971

29%

Jenny Budge* Ann Carter Marty-Jo Demetras Candyce Keller Dormer Erica Sullivan Fuller Julie Garcia* Carol Hamerly Moses Debra Nichols Angela Nomellini* Anne O'Leary Nonie B. Ramsay* Carmella Lagomarsino Renton* Katherine Blair Rible Leslie Fancher Rodman Christine Michel Spencer CLASS OF

1972

28%

Class Agent Donna Kolb Anonymous (3) Sally Hansen Blackburn Marian Donovan Corrigan Katie Finnegan Darnell Victoria Johnson Foley Madeline Hart Harris Donna Kolb Charlotte Kresl Karen List Letendre* Connie Tirrell McEvoy Susan Rasmussen McKeever* Mary Morris Miller Laura Knoop Pfaff Jalynne Tobias Redman* Laurie Vibert Schofield* Betian Webb Dana Turner Witmer* CLASS OF

1973

18%

Teresa Barger* Basia Belza Justine Schmidt Bloomingdale Suzanne Bryan* Kathleen Budge Lucy Butler Virginia Croswhite Tina Tomlinson Del Piero

Amy Callery Davidson Frances McDonald DeSouza Annette Fulstone Jameen Wesson Jacoby* Joy Franich Maze* Kimberly Martin McMorrow Julie Power Pantiskas Sandi Fleishhacker Randall*

Ann Drendel-Haas Ann Finnegan Anne Cochran Frischkorn Diane Hull Gansauer Tina Greene Dana Hees Debbie Humm-Bremser Teya Walkker Maxwell Cynthia Nadai Gwyne Wedepohl Shore Susan Work Ward Lucia Blair Webster

1974 18%

1978 15% CLASS OF

CLASS OF

Margaret Miller Brown Sally Fay Randi Stroud Fisher* Teresa Rothe Graham Suzanne Dragge Icaza Elizabeth Nomellini Musbach Carolyn Hartwell O'Brien* Jeanne Vibert Sloane Angela Tirrell Kathleen Trafron Lisa Cavanaugh Wiese*

CLASS OF

1975

19%

Anonymous Annette Leach Alcocer Diana Oliver Bartley Cynthia Biaggi-Gonzalez Roe Brown-Arn* Christine Blom Gomez* Tracy Miller Hass* Adrienne Morphy Ladd Michele Bozzo Mahi Sarah Colmery Preston* Nancy Williams Shea* Joan Weakley* Yolanda Mitchell West Kimberly Wright-Violich

1976 17% CLASS OF

Nancy MacGregor Bennetts Gnarity Levin Burke Julie Heywood Edwards Marge Ganz Phyllis Weyerhaeuser Griggs Cynthia Willoughby Haueter Eileen Hemphill-Haley Susan Haber Hinstorff Mia Homan* Jill Lee Lorie Dillingham Rosenwald Kimberly Wilson Smith Ann Taylor Anna Vagin Tessa Wilcox Other Gifts Pamela Anderson-Brulé CLASS OF

1977

Margaret Campodonico Eileen Diepenbrock Cheever Kristin Johnson Dean Sarah Dentoni Audrey Dormer Foraker Nora McNeely Hurley Elizabeth Stelow Cynthia Dow Wenzlau Other Gifts Cathy Collins Geier

1979 9% CLASS OF

Diane Ryan Adams Catherine Slaughter Antle* Shirley Childs Kelly Diana Busby Orr Heidi Grundstedt Robison

1980 17% CLASS OF

Class Agent Franca Gargiulo Andrea Bohn Eisinger Franca Gargiulo* Ellen McGuire Gaucher* Joan Goodfellow Knetemann Julie Lambert* Colleen Condon Marquez Amy Kajikuri Marinetto* Diana Kendrick Untermeyer Eleanor Zuckerman-Gallmeister CLASS OF

1981

10%

Class Agent Lil McDonald Manthoulis Louise Diepenbrock Baker Teresa Booth Karen Gladston Dawson Laura Lyon Gaon* Judith Wray Nelson Kathleen McGrath Schumacher* Lillis Grove Stern Molly Hogan Vatinel Leslie Walker

17%

Courtney Benoist Anne Bryan* * denotes 10 or more years of consecutive giving

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1982 12% CLASS OF

Lynn Gawthrop Bouck Deborah Etienne* Elizabeth Skinner Harney* Kate Stockwell Hussey Susan Lockwood Adrienne Marsh Ann Frasse Stowe Stacey Pruett Taddeucci* Shannon Ryan Weber

1983 17% CLASS OF

Michelle Degnan Ackert* Gretchen Mueller Burke* Patricia Cerisola-Mansi* Tara Davey-Rosa Kellen Flanigan Jessica Girard Molly Johnson Grimmett Ibi Janko Murphy* Mary Sutton Pinkus Anetta Stark Other Gifts Maria Pope

1984 2% CLASS OF

Class Agent Joanne Van der Plas Dellamura Joanne Van der Plas Dellamura

1985 19% CLASS OF

Suzanne Paras Beard Jamie Buffington Browne* Andrea Cerisola Kimberly Fay Serena Fritz-Cope Karen Greer Goss Caroline Berolzheimer Guenther Megan Mandeville Shannon McCracken Milne Karen Condon Patton Kimberly Roberson Celia Shelton Rogers Hilary Wardle Schlossman

1986 16% CLASS OF

Pamela Bartlett Gretchen Zug Boyle Maria Eugenia Garza de Jaime Ulrike Devoto* Tracy Brown Goodsel Barbra McFarland McCabe Judith McDonald Moses* Margi Bogart Power Marissa Fung Shaw Lyndy Chang Stewart Other Gifts Katharine Folger Yeager

1987 30% CLASS OF

Anonymous Kimberly Quinlan Bakker Kassandra Thompson Brenot* Francine Compagno Katherine Graham Devine Samantha Dillard Barbara Domingo Sylvia Estrada Hellmund Elisa Lehr Hughes Carter Hachman Jackson* Carter Johnson Monica Lal Anna Lee Marian McCall Shannon McClennahan* Ala Milani* Susan Smith Nixon* Susan Eliason Scott Monique Chamlian Wright

1988 23% CLASS OF

Reunion Class Agent Leslie Palmer Meyer

Pamela Ham Butler* Elizabeth Duke-Molinski Julie Lenherr Edson Georgia Irwin Eisner* Wendy Fuller Fiona Dabney Grandi* Jackie Sharpe Guy Leslie Palmer Meyer Stephanie Oberle Michelle Oberle Odle Serena Bennett Padian Kimberly Bedwell Smith Linda Chang Ting Madhavi Vemireddy Ellen Stein Watson Other Gifts Kate Myers Brizius*

1989 19% CLASS OF

Jakie Kangas Beard Crystal Boyd* Emily Palmer Browne Francesca Cerisola Tracy Taylor Everett Meredith Burke Lawler* Carson Billings Lovell Erica Bailey Luoma Amy Rees Nelson Beth Russo Tarallo* Sarah Clark Woolf

1990 9% CLASS OF

Class Agent Hope Morgan

Anonymous Alicia Read Hoggan Hillary Hudis Madge Hope Morgan

* denotes 10 or more years of consecutive giving

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Jana Novak CLASS OF

1991

21%

Class Agent Marita Quint Bruni Anonymous Marita Quint Bruni* Lynn Chan Cheong* Alison Morey Garrett Joanne Nadherny Hawkins Molly Martin Hirschfield Christina Hu Ho Carrie Elise Rodella

1992 23% CLASS OF

Class Agent Courtney Eaton Turner Ryan Riegel Abrash Shashi Anand Noelle Beristain Beth Luttrell Brookhouser Tamsin Foster Cope Christina Quaglieri Cross Thalma Thais Dennis Suzanne Vantran Huddle Leslie Hunt Johnson* Nazgol Khamneipur Courtney Eaton Turner Shannon Lambremont Wright

1993 34% CLASS OF

Reunion Class Agent Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown Brett Davis Collins Alison Cantor Corkery Kelly Neary Djokovic Cedra Ginsburg Goldman Galen Johnson Sarah Folger Kilmain Miranda Maison LeKander Marisa Frank McArthur Ellen McGlynn* Karen Demski O'Brien Corinne Quinn Alejandra Sanchez de Aparicio I.V. Lacaillade Schmid Janene Ashford Ward Shauna Cozad Willett Christine Griffin Young

1994 23% CLASS OF

Class Agent Jenner Fritz Morrison

Anonymous Amy Smith Ainscough Nancy Bue Sylvia Chao

Natalia Valpredo Fritz Emily Gatch* Audra Henry Abiah Folger Karthauser Rebeca Ley Melanie O’Donnell Morgan Jenner Fritz Morrison Jennifer Harr Tonnis*

1995 18% CLASS OF

Anonymous Catherine Balagtas Gretchen Carter Christensen Lloyd Dollar Lindsay Heller Courtney Golding Jones* Christina Lee Corina Nurimba-Hambali Caroline Barkan Wilkinson*

1996 17% CLASS OF

Airlie Anderson Paige Wellington Austin Larisa Orpilla Castille Sarah Tobin Daon Charity Haines Katharina Brinks Lathen* Kristen Carlson Maitland Nancy Kennedy Major Joy Fischer Rorke Other Gifts Carla Ajan

1997 18% CLASS OF

Class Agent Kate Lynch Jerkens P. Samantha Lewis Rohwer Anonymous Alexandra Baker Stephanie Melo DaSilva Julie Sunoo Flanders Tamalca Harris Sofia Huerta Kate Lynch Jerkens Stacey Robbins Jordan P. Samantha Lewis Rohwer* Sarah McClendon Sarah Pfalzer Schmitt Minta Ershaghi Spencer Gabriela Zaied

1998 19% CLASS OF

Anonymous Lara Brehmer Eloise Harper Connolly Eileen Corrigan Adrienne Harris Megan MacDonald Hastings Catherine Hawley Norma Marquez Martinez Helen Allrich McClenahan Kimberly Lewis Mundhenk Martha Noel Billy Steele

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1999 21% CLASS OF

Marissa Anshutz Hermer Damaris Colhoun Frances Verga-Lagier Cook Claudia De La Fuente* Ariana Ebrahimian Whitney MacDonald Gough Natalie Burke Hayes Dena Kolb Trish Nugent Lingamfelter Kathryn Maurer Delia Fuerst McCraley Mieke Fuchs Smith Alaina McDonald Sylvester

2000 9% CLASS OF

Class Agent Abigail Bowen James

Kathleen Founds Jessica deWilde Gale Autumn Quinn* Priya Kumar Raju Katy Congdon Williams

2001 16% CLASS OF

Astri Rahardja Angkasa Jade Bautista Estrada Caroline Collins Goldberg* Brogiin Keeton Margaret O’Donnell MacMinn Allison McFaddan Mesina Liza Wood Nebel Gina Moro Nebesar Patricia Weber Ortega Kaija-Leena Romero Michelle Schneider Natalie Melo Sclafani Other Gifts Diana Ernst*

2002 17% CLASS OF

Class Agent Katherine Carnazzo Larsen Anonymous Ilse Riebe Colby Lara Wheeler Devlin* Sarah Kennifer Garrigues

Kate Gibson Alexandra Irving Amy Azevedo Mulgrew* Eleanor Eversole Richardson Andrea Robertson Marietta Rubio Kathleen Bryan Sedano Louise Smith

2007 8% CLASS OF

CLASS OF

Anonymous Kate Carrubba Alexandra Corning Courtney Mazzei Brianne Slama Other Gifts Caitlin Bryant*

Reunion Class Agent Priscilla McCarthy Barolo

2008 14%

2003 18% Anonymous (2) Priscilla McCarthy Barolo Tedra Bates Katherine Tugend Lehner Thu-Anh Le Nguyen* Gabriella Raila Elizabeth Hylle Schaal Alexandria Sutty Ashley Hightower Tower Stephanie Wai Amanda Wilson Woodyard Nicole Zellitti

2004 11% CLASS OF

Marina Barcelo* Julia Mackey Day Katherine Fruzynski Cassandra Bettencourt Peters Lauren Shia Robin Stallard Katherine Ogren Taylor

2005 8% CLASS OF

Madeline Callander Cristina Carnazzo Marie Weber McElligott Shannon McKenna Cece Fourchy Quinn

2006 8% CLASS OF

CLASS OF

Reunion Class Agent Martha Gustavson

CLASS OF

2012

Class Agent Sarah Morris Katharine Garcia Flowers* Sarah Morris

CLASS OF

2013

2014

2009 2%

CLASS OF

Brooklynn Moore

2010 4% CLASS OF

Christine Torrise Marotta* Colleen Zellitti* Other Gifts Genevieve Richards CLASS OF

2011

7%

Class Agent Christina Quisno

11%

Abigail Austin Lucille Scattini Bengard Tamsen Forrest Anne Haueter Tierney Hightower Paisley Piasecki

Danielle DeMaria Chandler Shannon Gaughf Dillon* Jessica Fletcher Martha Gustavson Mallory Jebbia* Sarah Luksik Masters Cecelia Stewart* Kristina Wasserman CLASS OF

4%

CLASS OF

5%

Ana Inés Beatriz Borromeo Kiley Gibbs* Hakela Felton Hapner Katherine Hsu*

2015

4%

Giovanna Mitchell Rio Turrini-Smith CLASS OF

2016

4%

Lauren Garcia Makenna Wallace CLASS OF

2017

4%

Emma Laurits Lucille Yu

Anonymous Kristina Flathers Ferraro* Allison Fithian Isabelle Williams*

Allison Armstrong Morgaen Hoxsey Anna Lopez Mourlam Sophie Raskin Lola Torney

ALUMNAE REUNION AWARDS THE TOP CLASS AWARD

THE CATALINA AWARD

Awarded to the reunion class with the highest number of donors to the Santa Catalina Fund.

Awarded to the reunion class that raises the most for the Santa Catalina Fund.

Class of 1963

Class of 1973

SISTER KIERAN PARTICIPATION AWARD

Awarded to the reunion class that has the highest participation in the Santa Catalina Fund.

Class of 1963 * denotes 10 or more years of consecutive giving

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2018 21% CLASS OF

Anonymous (2) Jessica Almos Sylvan Free Madeline Imwalle Tara Mann Hannah McCaffrey Alison Peyton Molly Racich Emmi Rivera Lauren Rodriguez Emma Roffler Lillian Sato CLASS OF

2019

9%

Class Agent Molly Gilbert Molly Gilbert Kayla Ginette Kaki Huebner Audrey Louise Nixon

2020 6% CLASS OF

Class Agents Damiera Cruz Lauren Mansour Yushan (Chanel) Sun Mia Campo Uma Sinha Katalina Villarreal CLASS OF

2021

7%

Class Agents Antonia Flores Heidi Hansch Sarah Hazel Sallee Marina Butler Cerisola Elizabeth Miki Sarah Hazel Sallee Margaret Woolf

2022 8% CLASS OF

Sophia Chun Madison Foletta Tylor Mehringer Sutton Pinkus

2023 62% CLASS OF

Amparo Alcaraz Yunese Amatya Piper Anderson Eva Andrews Chimdiuso Atuegbu Jacquiline Boe Carys Chard Yule (Sylvia) Chen Ruxin (Cindy) Dai Reena Dail Charlotte Ehmann Sofia Enea Jasmine Flanders Chloe Goforth Sara Harley Gabriela Herrera Charlotte Juge Sydney Lee Tianshuo (Wendy) Liu Audrey Morrison Riley Neikirk Savannah Nicholas Liliani Penaloza Tarn Reilly Miriam Riley Katherine Romans Sasha Rubiano Selma Ruiz Angelina Santa Cruz C.C. Shaw Shuhan (Ashley) Yang

Riley Yates Anna Yeh Maggie Zou STUDENT GIFTS Leah Brewer ’24 Madison Ginette ’24 Rehema Kiama ’24 Beichen (Summer) Qiang ’24 Eva Ushakoff ’24 Zining (Haily) Wang ’24 Jiayang (Christina) Wu ’24 Kaia Castro-Dara ’25 Ainsley DiNunzio ’25 Sophie Gong ’25 Anna Bella Halim ’25 Sofia Vea ’25 Ziyue (Coco) Xu ’25 Sorin Alling ’26 Alicia Fong ’26 Delilah Fujita ’26 Delphinia Hayward ’26, ’22 LS Abigail Jung ’26, ’22 LS Nikol Lahoda ’26 Emerson McHugh ’26 Zehya Mohan-Black ’26 Hope Sallee ’26, ’22 LS Isabella Serrano ’26 Rosette Tawfik ’26 Sonja Wood ’26 LS

Lower and Middle School Alumni Anonymous (2) Annette Leach Alcocer '75, '71 LS Yunese Amatya '23, '19 LS Airlie Anderson '96, '92 LS Catherine Slaughter Antle '79, '75 LS* Vincent Balestreri '91 LS Tedra Bates '03, '99 LS Lucille Scattini Bengard '13, '09 LS Sally Hansen Blackburn '72, '68 LS Jenifer Jacobs Bolger '92 LS* Teresa Booth '81, '77 LS Melinda Bowman '67, '63 LS* Gretchen Zug Boyle '86, '82 LS Beth Luttrell Brookhouser '92, '88 LS Roe Brown-Arn '75, '71 LS* Jamie Buffington Browne '85, '81 LS* Michael Bruno '82 LS* Gretchen Mueller Burke '83, '79 LS* Maximilian Burke '15 LS Oliver Burke '12 LS* Pamela Ham Butler '88, '84 LS* Francine Compagno '87, '83 LS John Compagno '82 LS Gigi Holmes Condos '84, '80 LS Frances Verga-Lagier Cook '99, '95 LS Alexandra Corning '07, '03 LS Judy Nagel Cox '61, '57 LS* Reena Dail '23, '19 LS Paul Del Piero '99 LS Tina Tomlinson Del Piero '73, '69 LS

Katherine Graham Devine '87, '83 LS Lara Wheeler Devlin '02, '98 LS* Barbara Domingo '87, '83 LS Thomas Dowson '98 LS Sofia Enea '23, '19 LS Deborah Etienne '82, '78 LS* Sara Fargo '61, '57 LS* Kristina Flathers Ferraro '11, '07 LS* Allison Fithian '11, '07 LS Jasmine Flanders '23, '19 LS Julie Sunoo Flanders '97, '93 LS Jessica Fletcher '08, '04 LS Katharine Garcia Flowers '12, '08 LS* Madison Foletta '22, '18 LS Tamsen Forrest '13, '09 LS Pamela Gamble '61, '57 LS Lauren Garcia '16, '12 LS Franca Gargiulo '80, '76 LS* Ellen McGuire Gaucher '80, '76 LS* Kiley Gibbs '14, '10 LS* Elizabeth Skinner Harney '82, '78 LS* Delphinia Hayward '26, '22 LS Hope Hayward '79 LS Gabriela Herrera '23, '19 LS Eleanor Hubbard '70, '66 LS Suzanne Vantran Huddle '92, '88 LS Elisa Lehr Hughes '87, '83 LS Nora McNeely Hurley '78, '74 LS Anne Irving '61, '57 LS Courtney Golding Jones '95, '91 LS*

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Abigail Jung '26, '22 LS Julie Lambert '80, '76 LS* Karen List Letendre '72, '68 LS* Joan Shymanski Little '64, '60 LS Susan Lockwood '82, '78 LS Christine Torrise Marotta '10, '06 LS* Colleen Condon Marquez '80, '76 LS Amy Kajikuri Martinetto '80, '76 LS* Sarah Luksik Masters '08, '04 LS Courtney Mazzei '07, '03 LS Tina Hansen McEnroe '70, '66 LS* Michel McMahan '84 LS Nicki McMahan* Ala Milani '87, '83 LS* Judith McDonald Moses '86, '82 LS* Anna Lopez Mourlam '06, '02 LS Eric Mueller '97 LS Kristina Fernandez Munoz '85 LS Ibi Janko Murphy '83, '79 LS* Gina Moro Nebesar '01, '97 LS Savannah Nicholas '23, '19 LS Karen Condon Patton '85, '81 LS Camille Stahl Penhoet '58, '54 LS Alison Peyton '18, '14 LS Ryan Pollacci '98 LS Priya Kumar Raju '00, '96 LS Tarn Reilly '23, '19 LS Miriam Riley '23, '19 LS Andrea Robertson '02, '98 LS Katherine Romans '23, '19 LS

Kaija-Leena Romero '01, '97 LS Stefan Salameh '96 LS Hope Sallee '26, '22 LS Sarah Hazel Sallee '21, '17 LS Kathleen Bryan Sedano '02, '98 LS Robin Stallard '04, '00 LS Erin Sullivan '96 LS Jennifer Harr Tonnis '94, '90 LS* Rio Turrini-Smith '15, '11 LS Anna Vagin '76, '72 LS Victoria McCallum Waddell '63, 59 LS Eugenie Madden Watson '56, '52 LS* Shannon Ryan Weber '82, '78 LS Evelyn Williams '19 LS* Hayden Williams '18 LS* Riley Yates '23, '19 LS Anna Yeh '23, '19 LS Lucille Yu '17, '13 LS

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Upper School Parents Santa Catalina Fund Parent Committee Members Class of 2023 Dawn Ehmann Jules Neikirk

Class of 2024 Angelica Blatt Nancy Gallo

2023 51%

Natalia and Clayton Fritz (Natalia Valpredo '94) Debbie and George Ginette* Gloria and Richard Kim* Ariana Tuggle and Erik Kruger Monica Lal '87 and James Derbin Janelle Lamb Marta Elena Corona-LoMonaco and Eric LoMonaco Lucia Luna Nancy Gallo and Liam Madden Rose Maina Porsche and Carl Meyer Susan and Bill Ragsdale-Cronin Nora and Salvador Ruiz Alejandra Sanchez de Aparicio '93 and Sergio Leal Sarah and Moses Song Erin Sullivan '96 LS Nicole and Christopher Ushakoff Mikuni Gani and Christian Wanandi Jianghong Li and Guanhong Wang Dana Rachmat and Dennis Wu Carol de Leon and Jon Yoshiyama Joan and Warren Yu* Gabriela Zaied '97 and Juan Salazar

CLASS OF

Amparo Tonella and Vladimiro Alcaraz Dave Anderson Judy and Brian Blond Rose Maria Boe Sarah Brown '93 Rajneesh and Sunderpal Dail Dawn Ehmann Julie and Kevin Flanders (Julie Sunoo '97, '93 LS) Kelli Foy Mark Harley Ellen and Richard Juge Deborah and Charles Kosmont* Bill Leatherberry Jennifer and James Lee Huixia Fu and Songlian Liu Victoria Vazquez and Matthew Meyer Ala Milani '87, '83 LS* Jenner and Andrew Morrison (Jenner Fritz '94) Jules Neikirk Kit Nicholas Jeongrae Lee and Seungchan Oh Michelle and Matt Pedroni Kimiko Kato and Christian Reilly* Connie and Blake Riley* Katy and Robert Rubiano Nora and Salvador Ruiz Andrea and Chris Shaw Kathleen Waligora Yu Xin and Yaxuan Xie Pamela and Anthony Yates* Lynn O'Neil Yeh and Cary Yeh

2024 60% CLASS OF

Anonymous Domine and Michael Barringer* Kim Schoen and Nichole Barry Suzanne Garrett and Heath Biddlecome Angelica and Marshal Blatt* Niki and Rodney Braga Kathryn and Russell Brewer Andrea Cerisola '85 and Pedro Marquard Robin and Andrew Clarke Gigi Holmes Condos '84, '80 LS Elizabeth and Daniel Diaz* Courtney Driscoll Lia and Herm Edwards* Sabrina and Ryan Fieber

Class of 2026 Jenner Fritz Morrison ’94

Class of 2025 Amy Brown Rebecca Green

2026 75% CLASS OF

Anonymous (7) Soya Park and Steve Baek Renee Mendez and Corey Borgert Samantha and Harlan Bradley Sarah and Ryan Brennan Katherina Burton Dinah and Ricardo Calderon Jennifer Carranza Jennifer and Brendan Connolly* Patricia Contreras and Angel Lara Ilda and Humberto Coronado Rajneesh and Sunderpal Dail Ningning Zheng and Xudong Ding Julie and Kevin Flanders (Julie Sunoo '97, '93 LS) Brook and Christopher Foley Yatsi Leung and David Fong Heather and Mike Givens Jessica and James Harrington

Margaret and Sam Hayes Adriana and William Hayward Virginia Fang-Hellawell and Alan Hellawell Lindsey and Lawrence Henrard* Karen and Jin Jung Ellen Hou and Hui Lyu Andi and Jason McCoy Yasmeen and Vishal Mehtani Jenner and Andrew Morrison (Jenner Fritz '94) Teresa and Francisco Pureco Christina Cuva Rodriguez Mariapia Fernandez and Carlos Rojo Greg Sallee Cynthia and Ismael Serrano Catherine and Ramy Tawfik Mikuni Gani and Christian Wanandi Jia You and Jie Wu

2025 41% CLASS OF

Anonymous (4) Kirsten and Trey Beffa Amy Berry Seth Berry Lena and Rene Bolivar Amy and Peter Brown Pamela and Corey Butler (Pamela Ham '88, '84 LS)* Maria Castro-Dara and Kenneth Dara Stephanie and Charles DaSilva (Stephanie Melo '97) Lia and Herm Edwards* Sabrina and Ryan Fieber Wendy and Ronald Gong* Rebecca and Gregory Green Stacey and Bruce Holmes Xiaolu Dong and Li Jiang Stella and Toby Low Yasmeen and Vishal Mehtani Sofia Gómez del Campo and Jorge Enrique Ortega Elizabeth Stelow '78 and Joseph DiNunzio "Necessary Repairs," Anna Yeh ’23

* denotes 10 or more years of consecutive giving

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Lower and Middle School Parents Santa Catalina Fund Parent Committee Members Class of 2023 - Grade 8

Isabella De Ranieri

Class of 2025 - Grade 6

Class of 2027 - Grade 4

Nikki Ahrenstorff Julee Peterson

Kristin and Kyle Gurley

Class of 2028 - Grade 3

2023 100%

Caitlin and Joseph Martis Ikuko and Mike Minami Barbara and Carlos Ostos Carmen Ponce Connie and Blake Riley* Mary and Dean Sims Sharmila and Kern Singh Kristin and Michael Vosti Wendy and Bart Walker Erica and William Walker Rong Yuan and Jun Yao

CLASS OF

Anonymous (5) Courtney and Chris Adamski Samantha and Harlan Bradley Kilene and Bill Brosseau Katherina Burton Lupita and Micheal Cepeda Julia and Kevin Correll Isabella De Ranieri Courtney and Liam Doust Jennifer Harty* Preeti and Tanvir Khera Gloria and Richard Kim* Deborah and Charles Kosmont* Jennifer and Matthew Kremer Monica Lal '87 and James Derbin Laura and Jago Macleod Cindy and Seamas Murphy Alicia and Daniel Pedersen Kimiko Kato and Christian Reilly* Cristiane Gomes and Alexandre Ribeiro Michelle Rizzolo Karen and Jason Seiber Sabu Shake, Jr. Stefanie and Robert Skinner* Carla and Kristoffer Spencer Tamara and Joseph Terrazzino Deanna Inlow Venema and Jeff Venema Linda Le and Allen Wang Carol de Leon and Jon Yoshiyama Helen Young Yi Wang and Yu Zhang

2024 100% CLASS OF

Anonymous (7) Pam and Fadi Alnimri Jenifer and Jeffrey Bolger (Jenifer Jacobs '92 LS) Lisa and Dan Bradford Tanesa and Erik Brownyard Jennifer and Brendan Connolly* Nicolette Daly-Guichet and Michael Guichet Jessica and James Harrington Kristen and Joseph Huston Marta and Paul Kephart Sarah and Matt Kline Vanessa and Vincent Maiorana Elida Marquez

Stephanie Zelei

2025 100% CLASS OF

Anonymous (6) Courtney and Chris Adamski Kyung Oh and Thomas Ahn Erin and Shawn Borges Amy and Michael Brandt Michelle and Todd Bressler Maggie Catbagan and Michael Cox Laura Davis Ann Mather and Timothy Gonzales Emily and Jon Greco Kristin and Kyle Gurley Judy Zhu and Leif Johnston Shannon and Zach Koontz Jennifer and Matthew Kremer Porsche and Carl Meyer Noelle and John Micek Shelly Do and Luc Nguyen Poulami and Avishek Roy Mary and Dean Sims Sharmila and Kern Singh Nicole and Christopher Ushakoff Audrey and Jeff Wardwell

2026 100% CLASS OF

Anonymous (4) Lisa and Dan Bradford Samantha and Harlan Bradley Sabrina Taylor and Albert Conner* Heather and John Dotto Adriana and William Hayward Melissa and David Jackson Courtney and Josh Jones (Courtney Golding '95, '91 LS)* Jennifer and Guru Khalsa Preeti and Tanvir Khera Jiyoung Shin and Hyuntae Kim Andi and Jason McCoy

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Class of 2029 - Grade 2

Class of 2031 - Kindergarten

Class of 2030 - Grade 1

Class of 2032 - PreKindergarten

Amy and Kirk Mulgrew (Amy Azevedo '02)* Noova Ongley and Rory Wood* Sonda Frudden and Justin Pauly Lisa Kroopf and Carlos Ramirez Zoya and Radoslav Sertov Donna and Robert Sherer Mary and Dean Sims Carla and Kristoffer Spencer Kim and Charles Tope Nancy and Russell Trull Erica and William Walker

Lara and Robert Devlin (Lara Wheeler '02, '98 LS)* Carrie and Frank Dorr Natalie and Seth Gibson Adrienne Harris '98 and Eric Mindel Merritt and Rogers Hawley Eun Young Bae and Seunggon Jeong Marta and Paul Kephart Jennifer and Guru Khalsa Jennifer and Matthew Kremer Priyanka and Manish Patel Roseanne and Dan Pierre Lisa Kroopf and Carlos Ramirez Joanne and Richard Rees Diana Gutierrez and Josh Rodriguez Lissette and Mickey Roohbakhsh Heather and Adam Serrano Monica and Jeremy Silk Kim and Charles Tope Stephanie and Greg Zelei

Shelly Do

Candi Vega

2027 100% CLASS OF

Anonymous (4) Courtney and Chris Adamski Nikki Ahrenstorff Deyan and Shomir Banerjee Jenifer and Jeffrey Bolger (Jenifer Jacobs '92 LS) Maria Canteli and Anthony Gannon* Maria and Alejandro Centurion Carrie and Frank Dorr Heather and John Dotto Judy Zhu and Leif Johnston Ekin and Paul Middleton Amy and Kirk Mulgrew (Amy Azevedo '02)* Kristina and Jose Munoz (Kristina Fernandez '85 LS) Christine Rochon and Camillo Paci Anna and Patrick Paquin Janine and John Pelosi Diana Gutierrez and Josh Rodriguez Poulami and Avishek Roy Tara Ryan Melissa and Randy Sheets* Elizabeth Russell and Andrew Szmit Kristin and Michael Vosti Audrey and Jeff Wardwell

2028 100% CLASS OF

Anonymous (2) Candi Vega and Frank Aliotti Deyan and Shomir Banerjee Beth and Kevin Brookhouser (Beth Luttrell '92, '88 LS) Frances and Chris Cook (Frances Verga-Lagier '99, '95 LS)

Kevin Brookhouser Clarisa Avila

2029 100% CLASS OF

Anonymous (3) Courtney and Chris Adamski Clarisa and Alfred Avila Debra and Jonathan Burke Lupita and Micheal Cepeda Laura and Justin Clark Jennifer and Brendan Connolly* Elodie Tremblay and Mathieu Couillard Emily and Jon Greco Ekin and Paul Middleton Shelly Do and Luc Nguyen Michelle and Frederick Omidi Christine Rochon and Camillo Paci Anna and Patrick Paquin Shakira and LaMarke Patterson Courtney and Mark Wilson

2030 100% CLASS OF

Anonymous (3) Candi Vega and Frank Aliotti Rachel and Vincent Balestreri (Vincent '91 LS) Emily and David Brownfield Yessica and Christian Calcanas Lupita and Micheal Cepeda Hannleigh and Thomas Dowson (Thomas '98 LS) Marta and Paul Kephart

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Barbara and Carlos Ostos Hanna and Keith Quinnell Joanne and Richard Rees Stella Asuquo and Jose Rodriguez Harleen Kaur and Sumeet Singh Barbara Pemberton and Marco Sousa Erica and William Walker Kerri and Christopher Williams Stephanie and Greg Zelei CLASS OF

2031

100%

Anonymous (4) Kamron and Chad Allen Beth and Kevin Brookhouser (Beth Luttrell '92, '88 LS) Debra and Jonathan Burke Frances and Chris Cook (Frances Verga-Lagier '99, '95 LS) Jessica and Patrick Foley Heather Frost and Michael Overby

Natalie and Seth Gibson Kelley Gilbert Adrienne Harris '98 and Eric Mindel Natalia Zoubko and Jesse Hildebrandt Marina and Brenden Jackman Megan and Ryan May Janell Green and Elias Motran Jaime and Raaj Narayan Shakira and LaMarke Patterson Michelle and Stefan Salameh (Stefan '96 LS) Heather and Adam Serrano Melissa and Randy Sheets* Monica and Jeremy Silk Audrey and Jeff Wardwell Kerri and Christopher Williams

Rachel and Vincent Balestreri (Vincent '91 LS) Alex and Thomas Carter Elodie Tremblay and Mathieu Couillard Lauren and Theodore Doherty Farrah and Mark Farr Merritt and Rogers Hawley Amy and Kirk Mulgrew (Amy Azevedo '02)* Thai Lan Tran and Joseph Rosa Elizabeth and Kyle Wareham Courtney and Mark Wilson

2032 100% CLASS OF

Anonymous (3) Cortney and Alex Aguilar Clarisa and Alfred Avila

"Cyprus," Audrey Morrison ’23

Friends of Santa Catalina Alumnae/i Parents, Grandparents, Camp Parents, and Friends Anonymous (7) Donna Adams Diana and Giuseppe Aiello Robin and John Aimé* Lili and Alejandro Airada Margaret and Sergio Alvarez* Cass and Mike Antle (Catherine Slaughter '79, '75 LS)* Paige and Robert Austin (Paige Wellington '96) Gwen Babcock Velma and Ted Balestreri Robert Balles Sister Claire Barone* Kim Schoen and Nichole Barry Karen and David Basham, Jr. Diane and Charles Bates Sharon Bates* Diane and William Belanger, Jr. Joan Belza Sara Liu and James Bennett* Mary and Richard Berry* Daphne and Richard Bertero (Daphne Craige '60)* Brenda and Philip Bhaskar* Katherine Bridges and Kenneth Blacklock Michelle and Garrett Blake* Angelica and Marshal Blatt* Melanie and Steven Block Justine and Robert Bloomingdale (Justine Schmidt '73) Rose Maria Boe Pat and Bill Bokermann*

Inés and Gerardo Borromeo* Mary Boucher Helen Bowen Blair Melinda Bowman '67, '63 LS* Annette and Keith Brehmer Kassandra and François Brenot (Kassandra Thompson '87)* Emlee Brewer Camille and Heinrich Brinks Patricia Bristow* Jan and Jon Brosseau J'Amy Maroney Brown '63* Emily Palmer Browne '89 Jamie Buffington Browne '85, '81 LS and Christopher Browne* Donna Bua Barbara Bundy* Gretchen Mueller Burke '83, '79 LS and Justin Burke* Angela and Robert Burks Candida Burnap Cara and Peter Butler Pamela and Corey Butler (Pamela Ham '88, '84 LS)* Gay Callan '67 and George Stone* Margaret Campodonico '78 and Reynolds Lave Sally and Lewis Cantor Rosemarie Capodicci Denise and Kevin Cardona* Elizabeth and Burford Carlson Julie Carson Andrew Carter Diane and Jeff Cerf* Francesca Cerisola '89 and Hans Dreifaldt Patricia and Pedro Cerisola Tublai and Harry Christensen Lena and Stuart Clark

Arlene and Vance Coffman Robin and Alan Cole Brett and James Collins (Brett Davis '93) Jo Ann and Julien Collins Catherine Compagno* Sabrina Taylor and Albert Conner* Cindy and Joe Connolly Marian and Daniel Corrigan (Marian Donovan '72) Bella and Bert Cutino Laura and Christopher D'Amelio Katie and Gary Darnell (Katie Finnegan '72) Deirdre Darst Holly Pease and Eugene Davis Yumi and William Deakyne Rebecca DeBartislo Tina and Marc Del Piero Esq. (Tina Tomlinson '73, '69 LS) Susan and Lawrence dePolo (Susan Grupe '66) Stefania and Guillaume Detrait Steven Devoto Angelika and Art Diaz Sandra Dimaggio Linda Dobbas Margaret Rosenberg Duflock '59* Rose Marie Dunsford Sara and Brian Elkin Paul Elliott* Paula Sullivan Escher '66 Deborah and Dirk Etienne (Deborah '82, '78 LS)* Gloria Felice '54* D.D. and Paul Felton* Julie and Kevin Flanders (Julie Sunoo '97, '93 LS)

Georgiana and Wes Foletta Barbara and Peter M. Folger* Ceseli and Hugh Foster* Maryann and Craig Fox Marilyn and Joseph Franzia* Serena Fritz-Cope '85 Annette Fulstone '77 Lynn and Frank Garcia* Barbara and Calvin Gatch Judy and Patterson Gaughf Bernadette and Mark Gersh* Kathy and Matthew Gibbs* Natalie and Seth Gibson Patricia and Jonathon Giffen Lissa and Keith Gilbert Barbara Gilliard Debbie and George Ginette* Heather and Mike Givens Ann Glenn Stacey and Ted Golding* Angela Goncalves Wendy and Ronald Gong* Ann Mather and Timothy Gonzales Crispina and Sol Gonzalvo Jane Howard Goodfellow '56 Francesca Eastman and Edward Goodstein Linda and Robert Gould* Ronda and Milchor Green Robert Greenfield* Louise Audet and Paul Griffin Kim Whitney and Jim Griffith The Estate of Beverly and Henry Grundstedt Jannie Lai and Devin Guan Judith and Timothy Hachman (Judi Musto '61)*

* denotes 10 or more years of consecutive giving

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Cynthia and Eric Haueter (Cynthia Willoughby '76) Chris and John Haupt* Kathie Hayes '65 Vivian Morgan Hayworth Peggy and Glen Heffington Lori Heinzen Elizabeth and Robert Helfrich Lindsey and Lawrence Henrard* Lori and Dan Hightower Sarah and Timothy Howard Eugenia Hoyne Beatrice and James Hsu Tracy and Christian Huebner Liz and Scott Hulme* Nancy Hunt* Ben and Walter Hussman Jameen and Jon Jacoby (Jameen Wesson '77)* Patricia and Stephen Jensen Donna Jett Anna and Jackie Johnson Leslie and Mark Johnson (Leslie Hunt '92)* Cecile and J. Trent Jones Lee and Theodore Jonsson* Yuki and Isao Kato* Rosemarie and Joseph Keebler Bridget and Edward King* Janice and Michael King Karen Kinsel Faye and George Kitchens Paul Klein Joan Goodfellow Knetemann '80 Patti and Stephen Kolb Deborah and Charles Kosmont* Lois Lagier Wendy and Harvey Lambeth, Jr. (Wendy Miller '60)* Sharon Larson Katie Martin and David Laurits Bill Leatherberry Katherine Tugend Lehner '03 Miranda and Dan LeKander (Miranda Maison '93) Denese Sanders Leonard and William Leonard Rebeca Ley '94 and Rodolfo Vega Joan and Matthew Little (Joan Shymanski '64, '60 LS) Marta Elena Corona-LoMonaco and Eric LoMonaco Lindsay Longe Rebecca and Jeff Lorentz The Lostak-Baker Family Julie and Mark Ludviksen Janet and Daniel Luksik* Valera Lyles Yvonne Bernadicou Lyon '55 Laura Lyon Gaon '81 and Rob Gaon* Maisie and Christopher MacDonald (Maisie de Sugny '65)* Gary Macek Angelica Martin de Madero and Rodolfo Madero Sabrina and James Maguire Pirkko Maguire Vanessa and Vincent Maiorana Margaret Mallon Susan and B. Lee Mallory Lydia and Bryan Mansour*

Elizabeth Marrack and Dean Partlow Michael Marshall Amy and Joseph Martinetto (Amy Kajikuri '80, '76 LS)* Scott Massey Susan and Larry Mazzei Joanne and Bill McCreery Nancy and Robert McLeod Michel McMahan '84 LS and Jason Camara Nicki and Michael McMahan* Therese McNevin Cristy and Jason Mehringer Maria and Antonio Melano Susan Merrill Leslie and Joe Meyer (Leslie Palmer '88) Porsche and Carl Meyer Thomas Milano Francine Hilaire-Miller and Arvid Miller Kelly and Carl Miller Ikuko and Mike Minami Ashley Moranda Vicki and Hicks Morgan Eileen and Gary Morgenthaler Penny Morris* Jenner and Andrew Morrison (Jenner Fritz '94) Kelly Ann and David Morrow Jim Morton* Judith and James Moses (Judith McDonald '86, '82 LS)* The Mundell Family Fund* Barbara O'Connell Munson '59 Ibi and John Murphy (Ibi Janko '83, '79 LS)* Phyllis and Karl Nicholas Kit Nicholas Mary and David Nikssarian Susan Smith Nixon '87* Nancy and Robert Nolan David Ogren Helen O'Leary Lisa O'Neill Noova Ongley and Rory Wood* Lucinda and Walter Owen Natalie and David Palshaw Maria Perez* Deborah and Kenny Peyton* Roseanne and Dan Pierre Janice Pine* Lisa and Henry Plain The Mark Pollacci Family* Iris and Rolando Postigo Rita and Tony Pruthi Jane Warren Quinnell and Gerald Quinnell Dawn Mudge and Allen Radner* Susan and Bill Ragsdale-Cronin Wendy and Victor Ramirez* J. Peter Read, Jr. Marlene and Ronald Read Dorothy Talbot and Marcus Reilly Maureen and Benjamin Richards* Hansi and Robert Rigney (Hansi de Petra '59)* Susanne and Patrick Riley (Susanne Blair '62) Jinx Hack Ring '60 and Peter Smith Ring Margaret Rizzolo

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Joanne and William Robbins* Heidi and Robert Robison (Heidi Grundstedt '79) Corinne and Michael Roffler* Teresa Annotti Rogers '59 Judith and Tom Romans Marietta Rubio '02 and Andres Lujan Susan Cluff and Neil Rudolph* Catherine Rueter Terri and Jim Russell Kathleen Ryan Maria and Tony Salameh Greg Sallee Jeremy Sandler* Elizabeth and Fumihiko Sato Holly and Edwin Scheetz Kathleen and Rick Schumacher (Kathleen McGrath '81)* Susan and Stephen Schwerdfeger Elda and Eric Scott Reed Scott Laurie Severs* Ted Shaw Uday Sinha Zoë Sippel Stefanie and Robert Skinner* Mary Skinner Weiss and James Weiss Ann Wright and Robert Stallard Camille Annotti Stevens '57* Ann Frasse Stowe '82 Taye and Robert Suzuki Stacey and Dominic Taddeucci (Stacey Pruett '82)* Dianne and William Takahashi Beth Russo Tarallo '89* Larry Tartaglino Kristin and Todd Templeman Melinda and Kurt Thomas (Melinda Montgomery '70)* Linda and Roger Thompson* Rebecca Park and Laurence Tobey Jennifer and Eric Tonnis (Jennifer Harr '94, '90 LS)* Francesca and Robert Torrise* Wendy and Richard Tugend* Molly Hogan Vatinel '81 Angela Sullivan-Wallace and Gordon Wallace Kathy Mares and Joseph Walter Erin and Jack Watson Sylvie and William Whipple Brooksley and Darren Williams* Susan and Thomas Williams* Dana and Theodore Witmer (Dana Turner '72)* Judy Wong and Family Yvonne and Chia-Wei Woo Nancy Woolf '70 Sarah and Chris Woolf (Sarah Clark '89) A. Gordon Worsham* Stacie and Stephen Worsham* Kimberly Wright-Violich '75 Renate Wunsch Judy and Jackson Yen Constance and Graham Yost* Margaret Chen and Clinton Young Margaret Yu Joan and Warren Yu* Stephanie Steele and Mark Zalin Gail and Richard Zug

Faculty and Staff Santa Catalina Fund Volunteers Ross Dillon Brianne Slama '07 Anonymous (4) John Aimé* Annette Leach Alcocer '75, '71 LS Amy Aldrich-McAfee* Valerie Altamirano Ange Atkinson Clarisa Avila Jaime Ball Jessica Bangham* Brenda Bhaskar* Crystal Boyd '89* Kassandra Thompson Brenot '87* Jamie Buffington Browne '85, '81 LS* Debra Burke Gretchen Mueller Burke '83, '79 LS* Katherine Busch* Maria Canteli* Leoveldina Casas de Duarte Sofia Chandler Maria Chavez Jon Christensen Teresa Christensen Theresa Clarkson* Nicole Cofresi Ignacio Contreras Patricia Contreras Frances Verga-Lagier Cook '99, '95 LS Julia Correll Bo Covington* Eva Cruz Alan De Villiers* Lara Wheeler Devlin '02, '98 LS* Shannon and Ross Dillon (Shannon Gaughf '08)* Julia Dubiel Rose Marie Dunsford Julie Lenherr Edson '88 Jeannie Evers Madeline Farr Jessica Foley Heather Frost Katherine Gaggini Lauren Genasci Erica George Jacqueline Gibbs Cassidy Guenther Margot Hanis Anne Harmon Chris Haupt* John Hazdovac* Stephanie Hill AnaCena Hinterman Dane Holmgren Nancy Hunt* Beth Jones Madison Jones Ronald Kellermann Gloria Kim* Kendra Klein Sarah Kline Vanessa Krabacher Kristen Lansdale Diana Lara Claire Lerner* Susan Lin Layne Littlepage* Janet Luksik*

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Lucia Luna Lydia Mansour* Michael Marcotti* Lisa Marrack Ana Maximoff Ala Milani '87, '83 LS* Kelly Miller Debbie Montes* Michele Morton* Amy Azevedo Mulgrew '02* Ibi and John Murphy (Ibi Janko '83, '79 LS)* Peter Myers Sandy Nunnally* Noova Ongley* Paul Orihuela Barbara Ostos Sarah Paff* Barry Panes Dan Place* Christy Pollacci* Mark Purcell Bill Ragsdale-Cronin Christian Reilly* Blake Riley* Linda Rosinski Raegan Russell Jonah Scarbro Jaime Scheid

Olivia Schilder Reed Scott Melissa Sheets* Brianne Slama '07 Gabrielle Snowden Paulette Struckman* Katey Verweij Kevin Wasbauer Phillip Wenzel Fred White IV* Susan Williams* Joel Ybarra Helen Young Colleen Zellitti '10* Aaron Ziegler Stori Zinkhann

Corporations, Businesses, and Organizations Anonymous Adobe Inc. Matching Gift Program Allied World Assurance Company Matching Gift Program Apple Matching Gift Program Avila Construction Company Biogen Matching Gifts Program

BNBuilders, Inc. Matching Gift Program Boeing Company Gift Match Program Brio Financial Group Matching Gift Program Costco Wholesale Corporation Matching Gift Program Global Education Benchmark Group Google Matching Gifts Program* HP Matching Gift Program Netflix Matching Gifts Program Nuance Communications Matching Gift Program Raytheon Technologies Matching Gift Program Sephora Matching Gift Program Silicon Valley Bank Matching Gift Program The Bishop Harry A. Clinch Endowment The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Matching Gift Program TY Ink Promotions, Inc

Gifts in Kind Albatross Ridge Pam and Fadi Alnimri Kirsten and Trey Beffa Cassia and Garrett Bowlus Lyn Bronson Kathleen Brown '63 Marita and David Bruni (Marita Quint '91) Cain Sound Jeffrey Cappo Hilary and Richard Clark (Hilary Wickersham '71) Katie and Gary Darnell (Katie Finnegan '72) Lara and Robert Devlin (Lara Wheeler '02, '98 LS) Arianne and Tim McHugh Noelle and John Micek Jim Morton Ocean Honda Victory Toyota Erica and William Walker

Restricted and Capital Gifts Chapel Donna Adams Patricia Bondesen-Smith '54* The Bishop Harry A. Clinch Endowment Catherine Compagno* Rebecca DeBartislo Sandra Dimaggio Elizabeth and Robert Helfrich Sarah and Timothy Howard Janice and Michael King Therese McNevin Terri and Jim Russell Kathleen Ryan Gail and Richard Zug Facilities Lia and Herm Edwards* Financial Aid The William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation* Jean Perkins Foundation* Fine Arts Amparo Alcaraz '23 Sorin Alling '26 Leah Brewer '24 Kaia Castro-Dara '25 Yule (Sylvia) Chen '23 Ainsley DiNunzio '25 Courtney Driscoll Alicia Fong '26 Delilah Fujita '26 Ann Glenn Wendy and Ronald Gong*

Sophie Gong '25 Anna Bella Halim '25 Sara Harley '23 Delphinia Hayward '26, '22 LS Abigail Jung '26, '22 LS Rehema Kiama '24 Nikol Lahoda '26 Emerson McHugh '26 Zehya Mohan-Black '26 Beichen (Summer) Qiang '24 Hope Sallee '26, '22 LS Isabella Serrano '26 Rosette Tawfik '26 Eva Ushakoff '24 Sofia Vea '25 Jiayang (Christina) Wu '24 Shuhan (Ashley) Yang '23 Global Studies Program Global Education Benchmark Group Carter Hachman Jackson '87* Hacienda Preservation Nora McNeely Hurley ’78, ’74 LS Manitou Fund Head of School's Discretionary Fund Anonymous (2) The IDEA Fund The Danielson Foundation Andrea and Chris Shaw Lower and Middle School Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School

Lower and Middle School Classrooms for Grades 1-3 Frederick Bates Stefanie and Robert Skinner* Ocean Guardian Fund National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

Mary and David Nikssarian Mary and Gary Pinkus (Mary Sutton '83) The Estate of Diana Blackhall Talcott '60

Prize Day Awards Robert Balles Robotics Larisa Orpilla Castille '96 Wendy and Ronald Gong* The Sister Mary Kieran Memorial Library Renovation Project Anonymous Pamela Anderson-Brulé '76 Helen Bowen Blair Courtney Driscoll Lia and Herm Edwards* Ann Glenn The David B. and Edward C. Goodstein Foundation Francesca Eastman and Edward Goodstein The Estate of Beverly and Henry Grundstedt Nancy Eccles and Homer M. Hayward Family Foundation Hope Hayward '79 LS Adriana and William Hayward Laura Lyon Gaon '81 and Rob Gaon* Henrique Monnerat * denotes 10 or more years of consecutive giving

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Matching Gift Donors

Trusts and Foundations

Anonymous Basia Belza '73 and Martin Bickeboeller Lupita and Micheal Cepeda Jennifer and Brendan Connolly* Maria Castro-Dara and Kenneth Dara Angelika and Art Diaz Barbara Domingo '87, '83 LS Rebecca and Gregory Green Karen Kinsel Chrissy Brooks-Knipp and Dave Knipp Janelle Lamb

Anonymous (2) AmazonSmile Foundation The John M. Bryan Family Fund* The Florence V. Burden Foundation The William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation* Coastal Barrier Island Foundation The Danielson Foundation Eisner Foundation The Grey Family Foundation Nancy Eccles and Homer M. Hayward Family Foundation Hazel Foundation* Jean Perkins Foundation*

Stella and Toby Low Kristen Carlson Maitland '96 Victoria Vazquez and Matthew Meyer Thu-Anh Le Nguyen '03* Susan Smith Nixon '87* Diana Busby Orr '79 Autumn Quinn '00* Sophie Raskin '06 Kathleen and Rick Schumacher (Kathleen McGrath '81)*

Manitou Fund The Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation* National Marine Sanctuary Foundation PG & E Corporation Foundation* The Reveas Foundation* Caryll M. and Norman F. Sprague Jr. Foundation* Starbucks Foundation Grants* The Louise and Walter Sullivan Foundation Wilkinson Foundation

Tribute Gifts In honor of the Class of 1955 Connie Marsella Silva ’55

In honor of the Class of 1975 Anonymous

In honor of the Class of 2011 Anonymous

In honor of the Class of 1958 Betsy Bourret Neu ’58 Mary Baumgartner Reid ’58* Donna Work Silverberg ’58

In honor of the Class of 1976 Gnarity Levin Burke ’76 Julie Heywood Edwards ’76 Lorie Dillingham Rosenwald ’76

In honor of the Class of 2013 Abigail Austin ’13

In honor of the Class of 1960 Tappy Gahagan Hunt ’60 Domie Garat Werdel ’60*

In honor of the Class of 1977 Kimberly Martin McMorrow ’77

In honor of the Class of 1961 Penelope Corey Arango ’61* Judy Nagel Cox ’61, ’57 LS* Sara Fargo ’61, ’57 LS* Judith and Timothy Hachman (Judi Musto ’61)* Nini Richardson Hart ’61 Maria Hart McNichol ’61* In honor of the Class of 1963 Lynn Gates ’63 In honor of the Class of 1964 Donna Hart Reid ’64 In honor of deceased members of the Class of 1966 Madeleine Lord ’66 In honor of the Class of 1968 Jane Turner Hart ’68 In honor of the Class of 1970 Marie Cantin ’70* In honor of the Class of 1971 Carol Hamerly Moses ’71 In honor of the Class of 1973 Justine and Robert Bloomingdale (Justine Schmidt ’73) Kathleen Budge ’73 Dana Hees ’73 Cynthia Nadai ’73 Teya Walkker Maxwell ’73

In honor of the Class of 1988 Pamela and Corey Butler (Pamela Ham ’88, ’84 LS)* Jackie Sharpe Guy ’88 In honor of the Class of 1993 Miranda Maison LeKander ’93 Christine Griffin Young ’93 In honor of the Class of 1997 Sofia Huerta ’97 In honor of the Class of 1998 Eileen Corrigan ’98 In honor of the Class of 1999 Dena Kolb ’99 Alaina McDonald Sylvester ’99 In honor of the Class of 2001 Allison McFaddan Mesina ’01 Patricia Weber Ortega ’01 In honor of the Class of 2002 Ilse Riebe Colby ’02 Louise Smith ’02 In honor of the Class of 2004 Robin Stallard ’04, ’00 LS In honor of the Class of 2007 Kate Carrubba ’07 Alexandra Corning ’07, ’03 LS In honor of the Class of 2008 Jessica Fletcher ’08, ’04 LS

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In honor of the Class of 2014 Hakela Felton Hapner ’14 In honor of the Class of 2018 Anonymous (2) Sylvan Free ’18 In honor of the Class of 2021 Marina Butler Cerisola ’21 Erin and Jack Watson In honor of the Class of 2022 Tylor Mehringer ’22 In honor of the Class of 2023 Jules Neikirk Jeongrae Lee and Seungchan Oh Shuhan (Ashley) Yang ’23 Pamela and Anthony Yates* In honor of Alexander Aguilar ’32 LS Cortney and Alex Aguilar In honor of John Aimé Chimdiuso Atuegbu ’23 In honor of Amparo Alcaraz ’23 Amparo Tonella and Vladimiro Alcaraz In honor of Katie Maloof Alden ’99 Katherine Busch and Michael Busch* In honor of Harper Allen ’31 LS Kamron and Chad Allen In honor of Elissa Alnimri ’24 LS Pam and Fadi Alnimri In honor of Piper Anderson ’23 Dave Anderson

In honor of Jacob Banerjee ’27 LS and Matthew Banerjee ’28 LS Deyan and Shomir Banerjee In honor of Sister Claire Barone Kassandra and François Brenot (Kassandra Thompson ’87)* Barbara and Peter M. Folger* Joan and Matthew Little (Joan Shymanski ’64, ’60 LS) Lindsay Longe Connie and Blake Riley* Stephanie Steele and Mark Zalin In honor of Annie Beasley ’23 LS Karen and Jason Seiber In honor of Mrs. Meriwether Beatty Barbara and Calvin Gatch In honor of Grace Berry ’25 Amy Berry In honor of Marika Blacklock ’18 Katherine Bridges and Kenneth Blacklock In honor of Patricia Bondesen-Smith ’54 Natalie Stewart ’63* In honor of Dahlia Borges ’25 LS Erin and Shawn Borges In honor of Meg Bradley Sarah Colmery Preston ’75* In honor of Chloe Bressler ’25 LS Michelle and Todd Bressler In honor of Hannah Brown ’25 Amy and Peter Brown In honor of Sophia Brownyard ’24 LS Emlee Brewer In honor of Austin Burton ’23 LS Katherina Burton

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In honor of Mia Calcanas ’30 LS Yessica and Christian Calcanas

In honor of Jordan Gersh ’17 Bernadette and Mark Gersh*

In honor of Stacey Kim ’26 LS Jiyoung Shin and Hyuntae Kim

In honor of Maria Canteli Courtney and Liam Doust*

In honor of Madison Ginette ’24 Kayla Ginette ’19

In honor of The Kuchins Family Barbara and Peter M. Folger*

In honor of Aryana Carranza ’26 Jennifer Carranza

In honor of Ava Greco ’25 LS and Mateo Greco ’29 LS Emily and Jon Greco

In honor of Wendy Miller Lambeth ’60 Ann Frasse Stowe ’82

In honor of Katie Griffith ’14 and Jesse White’s Wedding Renate Wunsch

In honor of Sophia Leonard ’18 Denese Sanders Leonard and William Leonard

In honor of Hazel Guichet ’24 LS Nicolette Daly Guichet and Michael Guichet

In honor of Greta Leung ’12 Margaret Mallon

In honor of Josephina Catania ’32 LS Anonymous In honor of Olivia Chatwin ’26 LS Anonymous In honor of Nicole Cofresi Wendy and Ronald Gong* In honor of Drew Connolly ’29 LS, Quinn Connolly ’26, ’22 LS, and Taylor Connolly ’24 LS Jennifer and Brendan Connolly* In honor of Bo Covington Sofia Enea ’23, ’19 LS In honor of Thatcher Cox ’25 LS Maggie Catbagan and Michael Cox

In honor of Sara Harley ’23 Mark Harley In honor of Tracy Miller Hass ’75 Marian and Daniel Corrigan (Marian Donovan ’72) In honor of the Hodges Family Members Ann Hodges Strickland ’65

In honor of Tianshuo Wendy Liu ’23 Huixia Fu and Songlian Liu

In honor of Andrew Mansour ’17 LS and Lauren Mansour ’20, ’16 LS Lydia and Bryan Mansour*

In honor of Jacob Pernik ’30 LS Anonymous

In honor of Mrs. Heather Medina Kathleen Ryan

In honor of Lara Wheeler Devlin ’02 Delphinia Hayward ’26, ’22 LS Tianshuo (Wendy) Liu ’23 Lydia and Bryan Mansour* Roseanne and Dan Pierre C.C. Shaw ’23

In honor of Loren Hurtado ’28 LS, Marina Hurtado ’23 LS, and Sebastian Hurtado ’25 LS Anonymous

In honor of Tylor Mehringer ’22 Cristy and Jason Mehringer

In honor of Charlotte Ehmann ’23 Barbara Gilliard In honor of Allie Fieber ’25 and Sophie Fieber ’24 Sabrina and Ryan Fieber In honor of Julianna Foley ’26 Brook and Christopher Foley In honor of Julie Yurkovich Forrest ’78 Tamsen Forrest ’13, ’09 LS

In honor of Katie Clare Mazzeo Ann Drendel Haas ’73

In honor of Georgia Meyer ’22 Leslie and Joe Meyer (Leslie Palmer ’88)

In honor of Reagan Jackson ’26 LS Melissa and David Jackson

In honor of Georgina Middleton ’29 LS and Remy Middleton ’27 LS Ekin and Paul Middleton

In honor of Carol A. Johnson Laura and Jago Macleod

In honor of The Morgan Family Hope Morgan ’90

In honor of Kari Jonsson ’18 Lee and Theodore Jonsson*

In honor of Mariah Morgan ’23 LS Vivian Morgan Hayworth

In honor of Amy Stallard Kapner ’01 Ann Wright and Robert Stallard

In honor of Elias Motran ’31 LS Ronda and Milchor Green

In honor of Emiko Keaton ’31 LS and Kazuo Keaton ’28 LS Anonymous In honor of Quinn Khalsa ’26 LS and Sydney Khalsa ’28 LS Jennifer and Guru Khalsa In honor of Naksh Khera ’26 LS Preeti and Tanvir Khera

In honor of Sarah Paff Charlotte Ehmann ’23 Katherine Romans ’23, ’19 LS

In honor of Ella Pelosi ’27 LS Anonymous

In honor of Dr. Nancy Hunt Jacquiline Boe ’23

In honor of Lauren Dunlap ’22 Rosemarie and Joseph Keebler

In honor of Ingrid Overby ’31 LS Heather Frost and Michael Overby

In honor of Calder Machado ’25 LS Porsche and Carl Meyer

In honor of Phoebe Day ’22 Helen Bowen Blair

In honor of Ainsley DiNunzio ’25 Elizabeth Stelow ’78 and Joseph DiNunzio

In honor of Dr. Barbara Ostos Ann Carter ’71 Barbara and Peter M. Folger*

In honor of Raegan Patteson ’29 LS and Zarie Patterson ’31 LS Shakira and LaMarke Patterson

In honor of Deanna Duoos Davis ’75 Christine Blom Gomez ’75*

In honor of Shannon Gaughf Dillon ’08 Judy and Patterson Gaughf Teya Walkker Maxwell ’73

In honor of Broeck Oder Katalina Villarreal ’20

In honor of Tianze Liu Huixia Fu and Songlian Liu

In honor of Megan Pollacci ’05, ’01 LS and Peter Howard’s Wedding Sarah and Timothy Howard

In honor of Anna Huston ’24 LS and Thomas Huston ’22 LS Faye and George Kitchens

In honor of Kylie O’Shaughnessy ’19 Yvonne and Chia Wei Woo

In honor of Dr. John Murphy Kayla Ginette ’19 In honor of Savannah Marie Nicholas ’23, ’19 LS Kit Nicholas In honor of Alexander Nikssarian ’02 LS, Benjamin Nikssarian ’12 LS, and Isaac Nikssarian ’06 LS Mary and David Nikssarian

In honor of Hans C. Pfeiffer Nancy Bue ’94 In honor of Dan Place Sara Harley ’23 In honor of Detian Woo Pomfret ’97 Yvonne and Chia Wei Woo In honor of Analisa Ponce ’24 LS Carmen Ponce In honor of Sister Christine Price Kassandra and François Brenot (Kassandra Thompson ’87)* Barbara and Peter M. Folger* Joan and Matthew Little (Joan Shymanski ’64, ’60 LS) Connie and Blake Riley* Stephanie Steele and Mark Zalin In honor of Bethany Quinnell ’30 LS and Clara Quinnell ’30 LS Jane Warren Quinnell and Gerald Quinnell Hanna and Keith Quinnell In honor of Mike Raggett Melanie and Steven Block In honor of Santiago Ramirez ’26 LS and Sebastian Ramirez ’28 LS Lisa Kroopf and Carlos Ramirez In honor of Alex Ribeiro ’23 LS Cristiane Gomes and Alexandre Ribeiro In honor of Blake Riley Miriam Riley ’23, ’19 LS

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In honor of Jinx Hack Ring ’60 Mardi Hack ’58

In honor of Gurshan Singh ’30 LS Harleen Kaur and Sumeet Singh

In honor of Pia Rojo Fernández ’26 Mariapia Fernandez and Carlos Rojo

In honor of Mieke Fuchs Smith ’99 Mary and Howard Fuchs

In honor of Grace Rudisill ’27 LS Anonymous In honor of Hope Sallee ’26, ’22 LS Anonymous Greg Sallee In honor of The Santa Catalina Theatre Program Lissa and Keith Gilbert In honor of Sophia Scott ’21 Elda and Eric Scott In honor of Christian Serrano ’28 LS and Preston Serrano ’31 LS Heather and Adam Serrano In honor of Maya Sertova ’26 LS Zoya and Radoslav Sertov In honor of Kayla Sharp ’14 Penny Morris* In honor of C.C. Shaw ’23 Amparo Tonella and Vladimiro Alcaraz

In honor of Gabrielle Snowden Eva Andrews ’23 In honor of Brendan Spencer ’23 LS and Gavin Spencer ’26 LS Carla and Kristoffer Spencer In honor of Robin Stallard ’04, ’00 LS Ann Wright and Robert Stallard

In honor of Emalyne Wardwell ’27 LS Audrey and Jeff Wardwell In honor of Emery Williams ’31 LS and Riley Williams ’30 LS Kerri and Christopher Williams In honor of Peyton Wilson ’29 LS and Sayler Wilson ’32 LS Courtney and Mark Wilson In honor of Henry Wojtowicz ’23 LS Margaret Rizzolo

In honor of Sara Wu ’24 Dana Rachmat and Dennis Wu In honor of Youran (Cindy) Wu ’26 Jia You and Jie Wu In honor of Pip Young Ruxin (Cindy) Dai ’23 In honor of Jiayi (Judy) Zou ’24 Anonymous

In honor of Catherine Tobey ’16 Rebecca Park and Laurence Tobey In honor of Richard and Wendy Tugend Katherine Tugend Lehner ’03 In honor of Camilla Vasquez ’25 LS Anonymous Patricia and Stephen Jensen In honor of Olivia Vasquez ’26, ’22 LS Patricia and Stephen Jensen In honor of William Walker ’24 LS Erica and William Walker

"Our Beach," Miriam Riley ’23

Memorial Gifts In memory of 1959 classmates who have died Wendy Burnham Kuhn ’59*

In memory of Blanche S. Brown Roe Brown-Arn ’75, ’71 LS*

In memory of William Russell Clark Sandra Clark-Lewis ’68

In memory of William Deakyne, Sr. Yumi and William Deakyne

In memory of Csaba Ajan Carla Ajan ’96, ’92 LS Mrs. Carmen Ajan

In memory of Judith Ann Burke Meredith Burke Lawler ’89* Brooksley and Darren Williams* Evelyn Williams ’19 LS* Hayden Williams ’18 LS*

In memory of Dorothea Veeder Condon Colleen Condon Marquez ’80, ’76 LS

In memory of Judith Winship Duke Elizabeth Duke-Molinski ’88

In memory of Angela Ritchie Nalle Corse Angela Tirrell ’74

In memory of Patricia Falk Feeley ’59 Deborah McCann ’59

In memory of Pauline and Gilles Cantin Marie Cantin ’70*

In memory of Sue Crane (Sister Matthew) Cece Cotton Fowler ’66* Deborah McCann ’59 Beatrice Leyden Moore ’53

In memory of Richard Ferguson Patricia Bondesen-Smith ’54*

In memory of Dr. Bill and Carmela Carnazzo Carol Carnazzo Brown ’65

In memory of Sophie Rohe Cummings ’81 Teresa Booth ’81, ’77 LS

In memory of John J. Carnazzo Cristina Carnazzo ’05

In memory of Margaret Brackenridge Dalis ’61 Mary-Allen Macneil ’61

In memory of Judy Murray Allrich ’70 Eleanor Hubbard ’70, ’66 LS In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Annotti Camille Annotti Stevens ’57* In memory of Deborah Bates Tedra Bates ’03, ’99 LS In memory of Ursula Bohn Julie Lambert ’80, ’76 LS* In memory of Merle and Lucille Bowman Melinda Bowman ’67, ’63 LS* In memory of Diane and Carl Bozzo Michele Bozzo Mahi ’75

In memory of Ola Butler ’92 Tamsin Foster Cope ’92

In memory of Nanette Lindemann Clark Evie Lindemann ’65

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In memory of Camila de la Llata ’08 Marina Barcelo ’04*

In memory of Anne James Ferrari ’93 Cedra Ginsburg Goldman ’93 In memory of Noel Ferris ’66 Ann Craig Hanson ’66* In memory of Carol Finegan Patricia Bondesen-Smith ’54* In memory of Dennis Foley Victoria Johnson Foley ’72

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In memory of Abigail Folger ’61 Ghislaine de Give ’63 Caroline Harris Henderson ’61* In memory of Mrs. Ines Mejia Folger Anonymous In memory of Helen Franzia Marilyn and Joseph Franzia* In memory of Louise Grant Garland ’59 Gwen Babcock France de Sugny Bark ’59 Barclay Braden ’59 Lynne Wildman Chapman ’59 Suzanne Townsend Finney ’60* Julie Hutcheson ’59 Wendy Burnham Kuhn ’59* Irene May Lawler ’59 Susan and B. Lee Mallory Michael Marshall Deborah McCann ’59 Christina McCormick Merrill ’59 Barbara O’Connell Munson ’59 Kristan Jacobson O’Neill ’59* Hansi and Robert Rigney (Hansi de Petra ’59)* Teresa Annotti Rogers ’59 Dorothy Dwyer Schreiber ’59 In memory of Tulita Kuchins Gibson ’68 Jane Gillett ’68 Anne Gray ’68

In memory of Sister Ignatius Mary Morris Miller ’72*

In memory of Sister Jane O.P. Lindsay Longe

In memory of Sister Carlotta O’Donnell Carmel Insurance Agency Franca Gargiulo '80, '76 LS* Maureen and Benjamin Richards* Connie and Blake Riley* Laurie Vibert Schofield '72* Karen and Martin Wiskoff Stephanie Steele and Mark Zalin

In memory of Mr. Kanchanawat Julie Lambert ’80, ’76 LS*

In memory of Judith Oates Trish Scott Williams ’63*

In memory of Natalie Keeler Julie Lambert ’80, ’76 LS*

In memory of Broeck Oder Sally and Lewis Cantor Katie and Gary Darnell (Katie Finnegan '72) Karen Gladstone Dawson '81 Franca Gargiulo '80, '76 LS* Susan Lockwood '82, '78 LS Jana Novak '90 Corinne Quinn '93 Ellen Stein Watson '88 Margaret Woolf '21 Sarah and Chris Woolf (Sarah Clark '89) Shannon Lambremont Wright '92

In memory of Dr. Ken Jackman Serena and John Padian (Serena Bennett ’88)

In memory of Peter Kimball Anne Hicks Kimball ’56 In memory of Fatima Larios ’13 Lucille Scattini Bengard ’13, ’09 LS Lissette and Mickey Roohbakhsh In memory of Terry Albert Levin ’70, ’66 LS Suzanne Saunders Shaw ’70 In memory of Margaret L. Lotspeich, grandmother of Dena ’99 and Leah ’02 Patti and Stephen Kolb In memory of Hugh Maguire Patricia Bondesen-Smith ’54*

In memory of Omid Ocean Omidi Michelle and Frederick Omidi In memory of Bill Patterson Patricia Bondesen-Smith ’54*

In memory of Jessica D. Maguire Sabrina and James Maguire

In memory of Mark Pollacci The Mark Pollacci Family* Jean and Ron Pollacci* Judith and Tom Romans

In memory of Sonja Massey Scott Massey

In memory of George A. Pope Maria Pope ’83

In memory of Major and Soccoro Green Janell Green and Elias Motran

In memory of Candace Call Maurer ’69 Lorna McKay Smith ’69

In memory of Loretta Price Catherine and Ramy Tawfik

In memory of Donna Frantz Greenfield Robert Greenfield*

In memory of Margaret and Jim May Theresa May Duggan ’69

In memory of Bianca P. Greenough ’93 Amy Smith Ainscough ’94

In memory of Susan Petersen McBride Kathleen Trafton ’74 and Peter Radin Jr.

In memory of Sister Jean Gilhuly Lori Heinzen Connie and Blake Riley* Stephanie Steele and Mark Zalin

In memory of Albert Sidney Ham, Jr. Catherine Compagno* Rebecca DeBartislo Sandra Dimaggio Janice and Michael King Therese McNevin Terri and Jim Russell Kathleen Ryan Gail and Richard Zug In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Osman Hull Diane Hull Gansauer ’73 In memory of Barney Hulse Ariana Ebrahimian ’99

In memory of Laurie Angel McGuinness ’53 Beatrice Leyden Moore ’53 In memory of Daphne “Tink” Dollar Melanson ’71 Anne O’Leary ’71 In memory of Connie Bentley Mitchell Yolanda Mitchell West ’75 In memory of Jason Nixon, father of Audrey Nixon ’19 Audrey Louise Nixon ’19

In memory of Nadine Guarrera Spencer ’92 Tamsin Foster Cope '92 Thalma Thais Dennis '92 Nazgol Khamneipur '92 Courtney Eaton Turner '92 In memory of Carol Anne Swenson-Dunn Victoria McCallum Waddell ’63, ’59 LS In memory of James Teagardin Alan De Villiers* In memory of Dwight Thompson Alicia Read Hoggan '90 Julie Lambert '80, '76 LS* Marlene and Ronald Read Kismet Thompson Roberts '90 Joan and Warren Yu* In memory of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Tirrell Angela Tirrell ’74 In memory of Edith Andrews Tobin ’72 Laura Knoop Pfaff ’72 In memory of Martcia Wade ’72 Connie Tirrell McEvoy ’72 In memory of Martha Williams ’71 Mary Morris Miller '72* Nancy Williams Shea '75* Melissa and William Williams In memory of Christina Alison Wilson Amanda Wilson Woodyard ’03 In memory of Jessica Yen ’92 Tamsin Foster Cope '92 Courtney Eaton Turner '92 Judy and Jackson Yen

In memory of Missy Read Donna Adams Lena and Stuart Clark Alicia Read Hoggan '90 Sharon Larson Gary Macek Marlene and Ronald Read

In memory of Harvey Hsing Min Yu Margaret Yu

In memory of Lois Jean Rothe Teresa Rothe Graham ’74 In memory of Fr. Mike Russo Donna Adams In memory of Sabu Shake, Sr. Sabu Shake, Jr. In memory of Sherrill Sipes Patricia Bondesen-Smith ’54* In memory of Robert Skinner, Sr. Mary Skinner Weiss and James Weiss In memory of Shirley Smith Angelica and Marshal Blatt* "Shark City," Lousia Shen ’24

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TLC for the PAC Campaign WE DID IT! Supporters of the spring TLC for the PAC campaign stole the show with their generous giving! Santa Catalina’s Sister Carlotta Performing Arts Center (PAC) is one of the finest theatres on California’s Central Coast. Our students, families, alumnae/i, and the local community benefit greatly from the variety of events that take place in the PAC—incredible theatrical performances, concerts, special assemblies, and select community events and performances.

TLC for the PAC proceeds totaling nearly $160,000 will fund upgrades to the theatre lighting and theatrical rigging system that operate scenery and curtains.

We are deeply appreciative of the many gifts made for the PAC. Thank you for supporting Santa Catalina.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and donors: Anonymous (8) Amparo Tonella and Vladimiro Alcaraz Louise Diepenbrock Baker '81 Kirsten and Trey Beffa Seth Berry Bon Appétit Inés and Gerardo Borromeo Melinda Bowman '67, '63 LS Amy and Michael Brandt Kathryn and Russell Brewer Kathleen Brown '63 Emily and David Brownfield Candida Burnap Katherine Busch and Michael Busch Madeline Callander '05 Carmel Insurance Agency Alex and Thomas Carter Brett and James Collins (Brett Davis '93) Jo Ann and Julien Collins The Danielson Foundation Maria Castro-Dara and Kenneth Dara Stefania and Guillaume Detrait Lara and Robert Devlin (Lara Wheeler '02, '98 LS) Linda Dobbas Courtney Driscoll Ariana Ebrahimian '99 Sara and Brian Elkin Julie and Kevin Flanders (Julie Sunoo '97, '93 LS) Kathy and Matthew Gibbs Natalie and Seth Gibson Patricia and Jonathon Giffen Lissa and Keith Gilbert Wendy and Ronald Gong Gonzales Equipment Sales, Inc. Grasing’s Restaurant Kristin and Kyle Gurley Jennifer Harty Tracy and Eric Hass (Tracy Miller '75) Adriana and William Hayward Peggy and Glen Heffington Eileen Hemphill-Haley '76 Audra Henry '94

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Tracy and Christian Huebner Kate Stockwell Hussey '82 Kristen and Joseph Huston Ellen and Richard Juge Brogiin Keeton '01 and Ben Nagin Elizabeth Hudson Kenyon '65 Gloria and Richard Kim Bridget and Edward King Faye and George Kitchens Chrissy Brooks-Knipp and Dave Knipp Dena Kolb '99 Deborah and Charles Kosmont Ariana Tuggle and Erik Kruger Ann Kuchins '67 Julie Lambert '80, '76 LS Katharina Brinks Lathen '96 Bill Leatherberry Huixia Fu and Songlian Liu Valera Lyles Laura Lyon Gaon '81 and Rob Gaon Nancy Gallo and Liam Madden Lydia and Bryan Mansour Scott Massey Tina Hansen McEnroe '70, '66 LS Ellen McGlynn '93 and Steve Wilbur Cristy and Jason Mehringer Tylor Mehringer '22 Hope Morgan '90 Janna Aldrete-Morgan and Sean Morgan Vivian Morgan Hayworth Jenner and Andrew Morrison (Jenner Fritz '94) Judith and James Moses (Judith McDonald '86, '82 LS) Amy and Kirk Mulgrew (Amy Azevedo '02) Kristina and Jose Munoz (Kristina Fernandez '85 LS) Mary and David Nikssarian Carolyn Hartwell O'Brien '74 One Workplace Barbara and Carlos Ostos Pebble Beach Company Deborah and Kenny Peyton Roseanne and Dan Pierre

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Iris and Rolando Postigo Jane Warren Quinnell and Gerald Quinnell Jalynne Tobias Redman '72 Maureen and Benjamin Richards Connie and Blake Riley Andrea Robertson '02, '98 LS Katy and Robert Rubiano Michelle Schneider '01 Susan and Stephen Schwerdfeger Cynthia and Ismael Serrano Andrea and Chris Shaw Ted Shaw Monica and Jeremy Silk Sarah and Moses Song Patricia Allen Sparacino '65

Elizabeth Stelow '78 and Joseph DiNunzio Lillis Grove Stern '81 Cecelia Stewart '08 Ann Frasse Stowe '82 Catherine and Ramy Tawfik Linda and Roger Thompson Nicole and Christopher Ushakoff Ann Lewis Vlcek '65 Mikuni Gani and Christian Wanandi Elizabeth and Kyle Wareham

Endowment Giving At the end of Santa Catalina’s fiscal year on June 30, 2023, the value of our endowment was $52,617,401.

The Santa Catalina School Endowment for Unrestricted Support

The Collins Family Endowment Fund Established in 2015

The Gordon & Clare Johnson Endowment for Scholarship Established in 1991

The Alumnae Envision Fund for Scholarship Endowment Established in 1996

$5,011,521

Jo Ann and Julien Collins

The LLWW Scholarship Endowment Fund Established in 1992

Martcia E. Wade ’72 Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Established in 1996

The Scholarship Endowment Fund in Honor of Ry Riegel ’92 and Andy Riegel ’93 Established in 1992

The Nan Goldie ’66 Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in 1997

Income from these unrestricted funds is used to support the school’s greatest needs.

The Santa Catalina School Endowment for General Purposes Established in 1987 Anonymous

Endowment for Tuition Assistance and Scholarship $22,699,246 Income from these funds provides need-based financial aid and merit scholarship awards to qualified and deserving students.

The Braun Endowment Fund Established in 1982 The de Baubigny Endowment Fund Established in 1985 The Jagels Family Endowment in Support of Santa Catalina School Established in 1986 The Greer Family Foundation Fund for Unrestricted Endowment Established in 1987 The George A. Pope, Jr. Endowment Fund Established in 1987 Maria Pope ’83 I.N. and S. H. Van Nuys Foundation Fund Established in 1989 The Quaglieri Family Endowment in Support of Santa Catalina School Established in 1992 The Lester M. Grainger Endowment Fund Established in 1993 The Carol and Peter Read Family Fund Established in 1993 The Fuchs Family Endowment Fund Established in 1999

The Santa Catalina School Endowment for General Scholarship Established in 1985 Ann Bryant Caitlin Bryant ’07, ’03 LS Katharina Brinks Lathen ’96 Florence Nixon ’64 The Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving In Support of self-defense classes in honor of Caitlin Bryant ’07 The Brackenridge Family Scholarship Fund Established in 1985 The Ward Davis Scholarship Fund Established in 1985

Ceseli and Hugh Foster The Lucy Bush ’67 Memorial Endowment for Scholarship Established in 1993 Lauren Bechtel Dachs ’67 Laural Foundation The Bianca Patterson Greenough ’93 Memorial Endowment Fund Established in 1993 The Santa Margarita Scholarship Fund for Lower School Students Established in 1993

The Tink Dollar Melanson ’71 Endowed Scholar Established 1986

Kate and Bob Ernst Diana Ernst ’01, ’97 LS Charles and Marie Robertson Foundation

The Nancy Farr ’66 Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in 1987

The Munzer Family Fund in Support of Endowment Established in 1994

The Santa Catalina Merit Scholarship Fund Established in 1988

The Scholarship Endowment for Alumnae Daughters Established in 1994

The Debii Dollar Conant ’67 Endowment Scholar Established 1989

The William McCaskey Chapman & Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation Scholarship Endowment Fund Established in 1995 Funded by a challenge grant from The William McCaskey Chapman & Adaline Dinsmore Chapman foundation and matching gifts from: The E.L. Cord Foundation, Mr.and Mrs. John Flanigan, Mrs. Genemarie Gawthrop, The Florence M. Heafey Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. J. James Hill III, Mrs. Laura Knoop Pfaff '72, The Robert Stewart and Helen Pfeiffer Odell Fund

The Grover Hermann Foundation Scholarship Fund Established in 1989

Mary and Howard Fuchs

Amanda Kirkpatrick MacDonald ’93 Endowment Fund Established in 1997

The Pataye and Preiss Family Fund Established in 2007

The Hugh L. Macneil Scholarship Fund Established in 1989

The Eckman Family Endowment Fund Established in 2009

The William G. Gilmore Foundation Endowment for Scholarship Assistance Established in 1990

The Hussman Family Endowment Established in 2011

The Berenice P. Andrews Scholarship Fund for Upper School Students Established in 1993

The Virginia Reeves Apple ’89 Scholarship Endowment Established in 1990

Pooh Bear Schmidt Family Endowment for Scholarship Assistance Established in 1995 Justine and Robert Bloomingdale (Justine Schmidt ’73)

The Catherine L. & Robert O. McMahan Scholarship Fund Established in 1997 The Talbott Family Endowment Fund for Monterey County Students Established in 1997 The Whelden Family Endowment in Support of Scholarship Established in 1998 The Brooks Walker, Jr. Family Fund in Support of Upper School Scholarship Established in 1999 The Pamela Fairbanks de Villaine ’60 Scholarship Fund Established in 2000 The Lise Jensen Endowment for Scholarship Established in 2000 The Olga Osborne Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in 2001 The Amon G. Carter Foundation Endowment in Support of Scholarship Established in 2002 The Bernice Brown Memorial Fund Established in 2003 Kathleen Brown ’63 Countrywide Director's Charitable Award Program The Marie C. de Dampierre Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in 2005 Clement/Doughty Family Scholarship Fund Established in 2004 Elizabeth Clement-Doughty ’68 The Anne Cunha Ferrari ’93 Memorial Fund for Financial Aid Established in 2009 The Kathryn E. O'Neill Memorial Endowment Fund for Financial Aid Established 2009

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The Robert and Alberta Tanous Memorial Endowment Fund Established in 2010 The Marta and George Szemes Endowment for Summer Study Established in 2012 The Dorothea S. Audet Scholarship Fund Established in 2015

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rosenberg Scholarship Endowment established by their daughter Margaret Rosenberg Duflock ’59 Established in 2020 The Jeanne Sloane ’74 Scholarship Endowment Established in 2020 Jeanne Vibert Sloane ’74

The Angela Nomellini ’71 Scholars Fund Established 2015

The Sister Carlotta Financial Aid Endowment Established 2023

The Jessica Yen ’92 Memorial Endowment Fund for Tuition Assistance Established in 2016

Anonymous Daphne and Richard Bertero (Daphne Craige ’60) Jameen and Jon Jacoby (Jameen Wesson ’77)

Judy and Jackson Yen The Roffler Family Endowment for Scholarship Established in 2016 The Vaquero Foundation Endowment for Tuition Assistance Established in 2016 James F.X. Looram Fund for Tuition Assistance Established in 2017 The Monterey Peninsula Foundation Fund for Lower and Middle School Tuition Assistance Established in 2017 The Myers-Brizius Family Scholarship Fund Established 2017 Kate Myers Brizius ’88 The Veritas Fund Established in 2019 Anonymous (2) The Maree Angelus Demetras Scholar Fund Established in 2020 Marty-Jo Demetras ’71 The Audrey and Don Dormer Scholarship Endowment Established in Loving Gratitude

by Audrey Dormer Foraker ’78 Established in 2020 The Cathy Collins Geier ’78 and Bradley A. Geier Scholarship Endowment Established in 2020 Cathy Collins Geier ’78 and Bradley A. Geier

Class Scholarship Endowments $1,377,855 Class of ’60 Scholarship Endowment

65%

Established in 2017 Daphne and Richard Bertero (Daphne Craige ’60) Susan Bigelow Fisher ’60 Judith Botelho Cain ’60 Susan Gray Christoffersen ’60 Karen Swanson Crummey ’60 Pamela Fairbanks de Villaine ’60 Sister Cathryn deBack ’60 Mimi Doud Detels ’60 Suzanne Townsend Finney ’60 Margaret Gregg Grossman ’60 Mardi Hack ’58 In honor of Jinx Hack Ring ’60 and Peter Ring Betsy Helm Hansen ’60 Joanna Grant Hartigan ’60 Joan Stafford Haynes ’60 Penny Pringle Knowles ’60 Wendy and Harvey Lambeth, Jr. (Wendy Miller ’60) Julianne Perkins Layne ’60 Lani LeBlanc ’60 Sarah Blanchard Murphy ’60 Julie Thomas Obering ’60 Marilyn Ramos Ospina ’60 In memory of Emil – Mildred Ramos Jinx Hack Ring ’60 and Peter Smith Ring Mary Pat and Jerry Sweetman (Mary Pat Reardon ’60) Karene O’Connell Vernor ’60 Domie Garat Werdel ’60 Catherine O’Hara Willmott ’60 Nan Griffin Winter ’60

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Class of ’61 Scholarship Endowment

71%

Established in 2017 Anonymous Penelope Corey Arango '61 Judy Nagel Cox ’61, ’57 LS Sara Fargo ’61, ’57 LS Barbara and Peter M. Folger Kathy Ryan Foy ’61 Pamela Gamble ’61, ’57 LS Judith and Timothy Hachman (Judi Musto ’61) Theresa Lowe Hall ’61 Nini Richardson Hart ’61 Caroline Harris Henderson ’61 Mary-Allen Macneil ’61 In memory of Margaret Brackenridge Dalis ’61 Edith Chase McDougal ’61 Maria Hart McNichol ’61 Victoria Street Medeiros '61 Peter Musto In honor of Judith Musto Hachman ’61 Shirley Glod Myers ’61 Lissa and Wendel Nicolaus (Lissa Gahagan Nicolaus ’61) Daphne Gray Walsh ’61

The Sister Mary Kieran Scholarship Endowment Established by the 1950s Graduates

36%

Established 2018 Mary Ellen Smith Ash ’57 France de Sugny Bark ’59 Kit and Peter Bedford (Kirsten Nelson ’56) Patricia Bondesen-Smith ’54 Laurie Washburn Boone Hogen ’58 Barclay Braden ’59 Sandra Stolich Brown ’55 Carole Lusignan Buttner ’57 Nitze Erro Caswell ’56 Gloria Felice ’54 Louise Grant Garland ’59 Jane Howard Goodfellow ’56 Margaret McCann Grant ’57 Mardi Hack ’58 Julie Hutcheson ’59 Anne Hicks Kimball ’56 Wendy Burnham Kuhn ’59 Carol Speegle Lannon ’55 Irene May Lawler ’59 Yvonne Bernadicou Lyon ’55 Bobbie Erro Marsella ’57 Jeanne Nielsen Marshall ’54 Abigail McCann ‘54 Deborah McCann ’59 Laurie Angel McGuinness ’53 Christina McCormick Merrill ’59 Betsy Bourret Neu ’58 Kristan Jacobson O’Neill ’59 Sheila Godwin Peavey ’56 Noreen Lewis Raney ’54 Mary Baumgartner Reid ’58

Kathleen Mailliard Rende ’59 Sally and Richard Rhodes (Sally Smith ’57) Hansi and Robert Rigny (Hansi de Petra ’59) Dorothy Dwyer Schreiber ’59 Dr. Sally Sibley ’58 Camille Annotti Stevens ’57 Linda and James Theiring (Linda Kuenzli ’58) Susan White Veninga ’59 Eugenie Madden Watson ’56 Kress Harris Whalen ’56 Marilyn Brown Wykoff ’59

Endowment for Faculty Salary Support and Enrichment $10,122,624 Income from these funds provides general faculty salary support, professional development, and endows faculty merit awards and teaching positions in designated disciplines.

The Santa Catalina Endowment for General Faculty Support Established in 1983 The Edward E. Ford Foundation Fund for Faculty Education Established in 1983 The Santa Catalina Endowment for the Master Fellow Program Established in 1983 The de Guigne-de Dampierre Endowment in Support of French Studies Established in 1986 The Edward T. Foley Foundation Fund Established in 1988 The Riley Engl Mott ’92 Endowment in Support of Faculty Established in 1990 The Keck Foundation Fund for Science Enrichment Established in 1991 Jennifer W. Budge ’71 Endowment in Support of Faculty Established in 1992 The May Family Endowment in Support of Faculty Established in 1992 The Burden/Childs Family Endowment Fund in support of a Learning Specialist Established in 1994 The de Guigne-de Dampierre Chair for Religious Studies Established in 1999

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The Lamson Endowment in Support of the Teaching of Philosophy Established in 1999 The Sister Carlotta Endowment for Educational Excellence Established in 2002 Karen and Martin Wiskoff The Ruth Carter Stevenson and Karen Johnson Hixon ’69 Chair for Mathematics Established in 2015 The Angela Nomellini ’71 Fund for Faculty Enrichment Established in 2015 The Coffman Family Endowment Fund for Faculty Support Established in 2016 The Schwerdfeger Family Endowment for the Director of Summer Camp Established in Honor of Julie Yurkovich Forrest ’78 Established in 2017

Endowment for Language Instruction

Endowment for Campus and Facilities

$245,799

$2,438,918

Income is directed in support of selected students

Income from these funds supports enhancements

of foreign language

to and maintenance of the school’s buildings

Endowment for Fine Arts and Performances $155,876 Income from these funds supports dance, drama, music performances, and the fine arts program.

The Santa Catalina School General Endowment in Support of Fine Arts and Performances Established in 1994 The Merritt Minnemeyer ’94 Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Established in 1994

Morgenthaler Science and Technology Fund Established in 2017

The Sylvia Chao ’94 Endowment for the Upper School Art Department Established in 1995

Endowment in Support of Religious Life

Kajikuri Endowment for the Performing Arts in Honor of Miya Kajikuri ’88 Established in 1995

$521,113 Income from these funds provides support for religious programs and related purposes.

The Janko Family Fund for Arts and Liturgical Purposes Established in 1988

The Santa Catalina School General Endowment for Campus & Facilities Established in 1991

Anonymous In memory of Mrs. Ines M. Folger Barbara and Peter M. Folger Terry and John Levin (Terryl Albert ’70, ’66 LS) The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation Katharine Folger Yeager ’86

The Mary Johnson ’85 Music Center Endowment Established in 1991

Endowment for Special Purposes

and grounds.

The Louise Beland Memorial Endowment Fund Established in 1999

Kajikuri Endowment for Art in Honor of Amy Kajikuri ’80 Established in 1995 Amy and Joseph Martinetto (Amy Kajikuri ’80, ’76 LS)

Carla Aján ’96, ’92 LS and Carmen Aján In memory of Csaba Aján Abigail and Albert Janko

The Turley Endowment in honor of Chris Turley ’97 in Support of Father/Daughter Productions Established in 1995

The Jenner Lee Fritz ’94 Endowment Fund for Religious Programs Established in 1995

The Turley Endowment in Honor of Regan Turley ’95 in Support of Upper School Music Students Established in 1995

The Soli Deo Gloria Endowment

by Sunzah Park Established in 2001

Endowment in Support of Music Scholarship Established in 1995

The Justine Bloomingdale ’73 Lecture in Religion Established in 2003

Music Endowment in Memory of Caroline Schulte Beasley ’88 Established in 2000

The Fritz Family Roman Catholic Chaplain Fund Established in 2012

The Art Beyond the Campus Fund in Memory of Martha Williams ’71 Established in 2011 Nancy Williams Shea ’75 Melissa and William Williams

Abigail Folger ’61 Library Endowment Fund Established in 1992

Emily B. Taylor and Lindsay O'Hara England Endowment in Support of Gardens and Grounds Established in 1995 The George H. Rathman Family Endowment in Support of Athletic Facilities Established 1999 Endowment for the Greer Family Dormitory Established in 2002

Endowment for Technology and Research $1,083,784 Income from these funds provides for research opportunities and technology enhancements and upgrades.

The Santa Catalina School General Endowment for Technology Established in 1994 The Maura B. and Robert W. Morey, Jr. Endowment Fund Established in 1994 The Carol and Peter Read Family Fund Established in 1994

$2,017,153 Income from these funds is used to support various programs and people as designated by the donors.

The Sister Kieran Achievement Award Endowment Fund Established in 1991 The Maura B. and Robert W. Morey, Jr. Endowment Fund Established in 1991 The Mark Pollacci Memorial Endowment for Lower and Middle School Athletics Established in 2016 Jean and Ron Pollacci Taylor Family Investments The IDEA Endowment In Support of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness at Santa Catalina School Established in 2020 The Danielson Foundation Andrea and Chris Shaw Marine Ecology Research Program Endowment Established 2021

The Julie and Finis F. Conner Endowment Fund Established in 1994

Endowment for The Sister Kieran Library $412,973 Income from this endowment provides for book and materials acquisitions for the library.

The Santa Catalina School General Endowment for the Sister Kieran Library Established in 1992

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Endowment for Health and Wellness $1,911,715

Barbara and Peter M. Folger Lynn LaMar Sister Christine Price Genevieve Richards ’10, ’06 LS

Income from this fund is intended to serve all students and is conceived to encompass all aspects of well-being: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

Endowment for Student Enrichment and Support

Sister Claire and Sister Christine Endowment for Health and Wellness Established in 2016

$86,817

Sister Claire Barone Gretchen Mueller Burke ’83, ’79 LS and Justin Burke The Burnham Foundation of Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP

The Woolf Family Endowment in Support of Student Activities Established in 2005

Income from this endowment provides funds

2022 LobsterFest Contributors Sponsors Columbia Sportswear Company Gonzales Equipment Sales, Inc. Barbara and Carlos Ostos Serrano Development, Inc. Heather and Adam Serrano Kristin and Michael Vosti

to deserving students for student activities and personal growth.

Donors Anonymous Jenifer and Jeffrey Bolger (Jenifer Jacobs ’92 LS) Erin and Shawn Borges Inés and Gerardo Borromeo Kilene and Bill Brosseau Heather and John Dotto Marta and Paul Kephart Roseanne and Dan Pierre Lisa Kroopf and Carlos Ramirez Diana Gutierrez and Josh Rodriguez Audrey and Jeff Wardwell

The Sisters’ Legacy Circle Anonymous (3) Anonymous, Class of '64 Anonymous, Class of '89 Cass and Mike Antle (Catherine Slaughter '79, '75 LS) Robert Balles France de Sugny Bark '59 Sister Claire Barone Kit and Peter Bedford (Kirsten Nelson '56) The Estate of Deborah Kneedler Berggren '53 The Estate of Joy and Alexander Blackhall Patricia Bondesen-Smith '54 Barclay Braden '59 Barbara Bundy Marie Cantin '70 The Robert M. Cea Family The Estate of Norman P. Clement, Jr. Leigh Curran (Curry) Griggs '61 Ms. Debra Jean Deverell Steven Devoto Ulrike Devoto '86

Ellen and Tom Dunnion The Estate of Paul Eckman Renata Engler '67 The Estate of Carolyn H. Finnegan M.F. Flynn '65 The Estate of Ines Mejia Folger Marie and Jeff Gibb The Estate of Sister Jean Gilhuly The Estate of Barbara Goldie Edward B. Goldie Nancy and Philip Greer The Estate of Beverly and Henry Grundstedt Judith and Timothy Hachman (Judi Musto '61) Mardi Hack '58 The Estate of Jane and Lawrence Harris, Jr. Nini Richardson Hart '61 Robin Hatcher '63 Megan Heister '95 Caroline Harris Henderson '61 Laurie Washburn Boone Hogen '58 Alicia Read Hoggan '90

Charlotte Kresl '72 Ann Kuchins '67 Julie Lambert '80, '76 LS Catherine Lambetecchio '76 Shanda and Derek LeBoeuf Susan Lee '92 Karen List Letendre '72, '68 LS Gini and Jim Luttrell The Estate of Ginny Fiske Marshall '68 Karin McDermott '85 Tina Hansen McEnroe '70, '66 LS The Estate of Laurie Angel McGuinness '53 Susan Durney Mickelson '65 The Estate of Norman W. Miller The Estate of Robert Folger Miller The Estate of Robert M. Moore Jennifer and Leslie Moulton-Post (Jennifer Post '82, '78 LS) Willa and Ned Mundell Joanne L. Nix '60 Angela Nomellini '71 The Estate of Sister Carlotta O'Donnell

The Estate of Cherie and Walter Pettit Laura Knoop Pfaff '72 The Estate of Sally Post Sister Christine Price Nonie B. Ramsay '71 Jalynne Tobias Redman '72 Jinx Hack Ring '60 and Peter Smith Ring The Estate of Rosemarie Rochex '54 P. Samantha Lewis Rohwer '97 The Estate of David and Maureen Rorick Deborah Tanous Scofield '65 Laurie Severs Jeanne Vibert Sloane '74 Patricia and Robert Sparacino (Patricia Allen '65) Laura Stenovec '99 Constance Stevens Natalie Stewart '63 The Estate of Diana Blackhall Talcott '60 Louise and George Tarleton Genevieve and Larry Tartaglino

What is the Sisters’ Legacy Circle?

Member Benefits

The Sisters’ Legacy Circle recognizes and honors friends who have remembered Santa Catalina in their estate plans.

We invite you to join us as a member and look forward to working with you to ensure that the Sisters’ legacy, from the founding of Santa Catalina in 1950, is one that endures.

• Special recognition each year in the Annual Report

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• An invitation to an annual leadership donor event • Invitations to other distinctive events • Fulfillment of your philanthropic goals through a legacy

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2022 Cougar Fan Day Contributors Sponsors Employnet Adriana and William Hayward Deborah and Charles Kosmont Monterey Private Wealth Deborah and Kenny Peyton Tee Sign Sponsors Candi Vega and Frank Aliotti Jenifer and Jeffrey Bolger (Jenifer Jacobs '92 LS)

The Borman Family The Brosseau Family Shelley and Cristofer Cabanillas Alex and Thomas Carter Heather and John Dotto Jamie Sandidge and Bob Gluchowski Merritt Hawley Gloria and Richard Kim Pacific Cancer Care Sonda Frudden and Justin Pauly

Carla and Kristoffer Spencer Tamara and Joseph Terrazzino Elizabeth and Kyle Wareham Donors Anonymous Gigi Holmes Condos '84, '80 LS Lia and Herm Edwards Farrah and Mark Farr Jensen Family Farms, Inc. Denise and Chris Pryor

Volunteers Lia Edwards Joseph Martis Trina Nguyen

2023 Lower & Middle School Carnival Committee Members Chair Kim Cutino Benefit Drawing Shannon Koontz, Chair Trina Nguyen, Chair Sonda Frudden DeAnna Mollahan Heather Serrano Courtney Wilson Refreshments Michelle Rizzolo, Chair Gena Sagin, Chair Josh Jones Richard Sagin Monica Schweiger Philip Wojtowicz Volunteers Lupita Cepeda Jaason Lease Barbara and Marco Sousa Candi Vega Room Parent Volunteers Courtney Adamski Nikki Ahrenstorff Rachel Balestreri Michelle Bressler Chrissy Brooks-Knipp Jennifer Connolly Lauren Doherty Heather Dotto Courtney Doust Farrah Farr Merritt Hawley Megan Hurtado Jennifer Khalsa Sarah Kline Olga Pernik Julee Peterson Joanne Rees Stefanie Skinner Sabrina Taylor Kerri Williams

Sponsors 36 North Properties California American Water Cardinale Automotive Group Central Coast Financial Management Bart Cutino Heather and John Dotto Trevin Kent Deborah and Charles Kosmont Life Applied M. Bruno Electric, Inc. Max Fit Meals Metal Specialties Joanne and Richard Rees Salinas Valley Plastic Surgery Associates Jeremy Silk Marco Sousa Erica and William Walker Audrey and Jeff Wardwell Donors Amy Aldrich-McAfee Candi Vega and Frank Aliotti David Berkowitz Cannery Row Company Sabrina Taylor and Albert Conner Coniglio Brothers Italian Deli Culligan Water El Estero Car Wash Gold Coast Hotel and Casino Oscar’s Playground Robbie’s Ocean Fresh Seafood Sardine Factory Restaurant Sabu Shake, Jr. Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Trader Joe’s Pacific Grove Nancy and Russell Trull Elizabeth and Kyle Wareham

"All Ears," Miriam Riley ’23

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2022–23 Admission Parent Welcome Committee Julia Aligawesa Ashley Andrews Domine Barringer Nikki Barry Kirsten Beffa Angelica Blatt Rose Maria Boe Chrissy Brooks-Knipp Sarah Brown ’93 Richard Clements Jennifer and Brendan Connolly Marta Elena Corona-LoMonaco and Eric LoMonaco Christina Cuva Rodriguez Stephanie Melo DaSilva ’97 Lulu Dong Katy Dunlap Lia Edwards Sabrina and Ryan Fieber Kelli Foy Natalia Valpredo Fritz ’94 Nancy Gallo Mikuni Gani George Ginette Heather Givens Wendy Gong Rebecca Green Alan Hellawell Jaehee Jeong Ellen Juge Monical Lal ’87 Jen and Jim Lee Julie and Mark Ludviksen Beth May Arianne and Tim McHugh Leslie Palmer Meyer ’88 Jenner and Andrew Morrison (Jenner Fritz ’94) Roseanne Pierre Robert Powell and Virginia Maxwell Bill Ragsdale-Cronin Nora and Salvador Ruiz Audrey Keebler Scott ’91 Andrea and Chris Shaw Sarah Song Catherine Tawfik Kristin and Todd Templeman Xuan Wang Pamela Yates Joan and Warren Yu Gabriela Zaied ’97 Zilu Zhang Ningning Zheng

"Monterey," Sophie Knipp ’25

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Crystal Boyd ’89

Director of Marketing and Communications Jeannie Evers

Writer Emily Slayton

Graphic Designer Robin Kelly

Copy Editor Shannon Gaughf Dillon ’08

Director of Alumnae/i Relations Contributors

Clarisa Avila, Katherine Busch, Julie Lenherr Edson ’88, Gretchen Mueller Burke ’83, Kendra Klein, Dr. Barbara Ostos, Barry Panes Contributing Photographers

DMT Imaging; Marc Howard ’93 LS; David Royal; Santa Catalina School archives; Santa Catalina School parents, faculty, and students; profile photos courtesy of the subject

2023-2024 Board of Trustees

2023-2024 Leadership Team

Laura K. Lyon ’81 Chair

Kathleen Brown ’63 Herm Edwards Jon Giffen Adriana Hayward Tracy A. Huebner Brogiin Keeton ’01 Edward King Charles I. Kosmont Kate Brinks Lathen ’96 Tina Hansen McEnroe ’70, ’66 LS Mary Khasigian Nikssarian Kenneth Peyton Victor Ramirez Margaret Scattini Stephen Schwerdfeger Pete Upham

Dr. Barbara Ostos Head of School

Jalynne Tobias Redman ’72 President, Alumnae Association

Julie Lenherr Edson ’88 Head of Upper School

Brett Davis Collins ’93 Vice-Chair On the cover: Senior Alexis Blond runs through

Above: Eighth-grader Diarmuid Murphy,

Santa Catalina’s Bulletin is published twice a year.

the Spirit Day tunnel created by the sophomores.

representing the House of Service, participates in the spring pep rally.

We welcome suggestions for topics and news,

Back cover: The annual college sweatshirt photo

representing the colleges that members of the Class of 2023 are attending.

Inside back cover: Sixth-graders tackle the

as well as comments about our publication.

Email us at communications@santacatalina.org.

climbing wall during their overnight trip to Mount Hermon.

Correction: In the summer issue of the Bulletin,

we incorrectly spelled the name of Gay Callan ’67 in the photo caption on page 56. We apologize for the mistake.

Santa Catalina School, located on the Monterey Peninsula, is an independent, Catholic school. The Upper School is a college-preparatory high school for young women, with boarding and day students in grades 9–12. The Lower and Middle School is coeducational, with day students in PreK–grade 8. A summer camp for girls 8–14 years serves resident and day campers. Santa Catalina School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Santa Catalina School admits students of any race, creed, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or

Matthew T. Gibbs II Vice-Chair Carolyn Hartwell O’Brien ’74 Vice-Chair Kenneth Peyton Vice-Chair Michael Roffler Treasurer Tracy Miller Hass ’75 Secretary Dr. Barbara Ostos Head of School Louise Diepenbrock Baker ’81 Sister Claire Barone Gerardo A. Borromeo

Honorary Trustee Brooks Walker, Jr.

John Aimé Assistant Head of School Dr. John Murphy Assistant Head of School for Mission and Identity Ange Atkinson Director of Auxiliary Programs Crystal Boyd ’89 Director of Marketing and Communications Jamie Buffington Browne ’85 Director of Admission Gretchen Mueller Burke ’83, ’79 LS Director of Development

Ron Kellermann Business Manager Christy Pollacci Head of Lower and Middle School

made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, and national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, athletic, or other school-administered programs.

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