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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARGARET DUFLOCK A PASSI O N FO R FAM I LY
Margaret Rosenberg Duflock ’59 lives in the San Ardo, California, house where she grew up, and she and her children work for the cattle business that her great-grandfather started in 1871. It’s an understatement to say that she’s committed to family. In fact, anything that endears itself to Duflock is likely to be treated as family— whether it’s a cow in the pasture or her alma mater. A former Santa Catalina student, Margaret chose to give her three daughters—Melissa Duflock ’85, Maureen “Mo” Duflock Bernal ’89, and Monica Duflock Kwait ’91—the same excellent education that she received. She says that the all-girl environment in the Upper School imbued her with invaluable leadership skills, and she wanted to pass along that opportunity to her daughters. During her decades-long affiliation with the school, Duflock has been moved by the dedication of the faculty and staff. It touches her to see how much they love the school and how Santa Catalina deeply values all facets of its employees. She remembers fondly the late Tony Capodicci, the longtime parking attendant whose kindness and wit set the stage at Catalina: “God almighty, I miss him.” Not one for fanfare, Duflock isn’t likely to mention being the recipient of the 1991 Distinguished Alumna Award or the many volunteer positions she’s held at school: president of the Service League (now Parent Association); chair of the Wine Auction (now Annual Benefit Celebration); parents’ chair of the Santa Catalina Fund; volunteer for the Envision 2000 campaign; and, most recently, member of the
San Ardo Cemetery District and serves on the restoration committee for San Antonio Mission de Padua. Needless to say, Duflock takes care of the people and institutions that touch her. “Margaret stood as a shining example of ideal trusteeship—with full-hearted dedication to the greater good of Santa
“Margaret stood as a shining example of ideal trusteeship—with full-hearted dedication to the greater good of Santa Catalina and unwavering support for the Head of School.” Board of Trustees. “Santa Catalina speaks to my heart,” Duflock says. “I was so proud and honored to be asked to be a trustee.” During her 10 years on the board, she served on several committees: Building and Grounds, Lower and Middle School Education, Upper School Education, and Risk Management. A longtime agriculture businesswoman, Duflock knows how to get things done without a fuss. Whenever she saw a need, especially in terms of the school’s physical operation, she was at the ready to fill it. Preserving historic buildings is important to her, and she appreciates that Santa Catalina endeavors to maintain the Spanish colonial architecture on campus. In her own community, she volunteers for the
Catalina and unwavering support for the Head of School,” Board of Trustees Chair Nonie B. Ramsey ’71 said. “Very simply, her thoughtful analysis when combined with her laser-sharp communication style made interacting with her a true joy.” Seeing her daughters graduate from Santa Catalina are among Duflock’s fondest memories. She had been so involved on campus when her daughters were in school that she said she felt lost when Monica, the youngest, graduated. Luckily, she came back into the fold when granddaughters MJ Foletta ’12, Quinn Bernal ’12 LS, and Chloe Bernal ’15 LS were in school. As she looks ahead, Duflock hopes to see future generations of her family join the Santa Catalina community.