St. Andrew's Concert for Financial Aid Promo Magazine

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St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

Concert 4 Financial Aid Promotional Magazine - March 2014

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The Financial Aid Program AN INVITATION FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL I hope many of you will join us on Saturday evening, April 5, to celebrate our community and help raise funds for St. Andrew’s Financial Aid Program. It is our opportunity as a school family to support one another and all of our children who benefit from this wonderful school. The Concert for Financial Aid at St. Andrew’s is our only fundraising event and its sole purpose is to raise money in support of our students who need financial assistance to attend our school. St. Andrew’s is a special place. Our students are blessed with thoughtful programs and devoted teachers who nurture their minds and their souls. And regardless of financial ability, we want every one of our students to grow and learn in this environment because we believe that our students can and will do great things far beyond our classrooms, stages, chapels, and fields. In the pages of this program you will see the many local businesses, companies, and families who have already given in support of St. Andrew’s Financial Aid Program. Our “Go Local” theme speaks to the importance of community-building and a sense of home. Thank you in advance for your support of this very important cause – I look forward to seeing you on our 31st street campus on April 5th! With thanks,

Sean Murphy

$1.7M

FINANCIAL AID BY THE NUMBERS

155 $2M+ 10%

in assistance granted to

deserving students this year

received in applications

The percentage of the school’s operating budget allocated annually to the Financial Aid Program as is advised by the National Association of Independent Schools

WHY?

To diversify our students’ social, economic, and cultural experiences at school. To bring different and valuable perspectives into the classroom. To ensure the fulfillment of our mission: to engage with and respond to the needs of an evolving world. SAS Concert 4 Financial Aid | 5


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Post St. Andrew’s Success 157 Senior Financial Aid Recipients since 2002... attended 74 colleges & universities...

schools Attended by Aid Recipients Since 2002

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Where Are They Now ?

Past recipients of Financial Aid are doing great things with their St. Andrew’s educations. Here are just a few outstanding examples:

Kristin (Heimsath) Marker ’02 • Earned her Law Degree from Southwestern Law School, graduated cum laude • Was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review,won ‘Best Oralist’ in Southwestern’s Moot Court competition • Currently, practicing medical malpractice defense in Los Angeles

Elizabeth (Ketner) Winterroth ’04 • Graduated from the College of William and Mary, Class of 2008 • Earned MD with Distinction in Medical Education from UT Health Science Center San Antonio, 2012 • Currently, second-year pediatrics resident at Dell Children’s Hospital

Andrew Heimsath ’06 • Graduated from Guilford College with degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology, Class of 2010 • Graduated as class president of the 122nd Academy class of the Austin Police Depart- ment, Commissioned in 2012 • Currently, working as a patrol officer for the Austin Police Department

Cadet B. Kyle Hunt ’10 • ‘Firstie’(senior) at West Point, set to graduate May 2014 • Serves as Battalion Environmental Officer (3BN, 2nd Regiment) • Commissioned as 2nd Lt. at Ft. Bliss with the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade after graduation; will train at Ft. Sill, OK and will be posted at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, TX

Cadet Andrew J. Hunt ’11 • ‘Yuk’ (junior) at West Point, Class of 2015 • Serves as Cadet Color Sergeant for 3/4 Color Guard Team and as Platoon Sergeant for Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) • Hopes to serve in the Heavy Armor branch of the U.S Army after grad

American University Amherst College Austin College (2) Austin Community College Baylor University (4) Bryn Mawr College Carnegie Mellon University Chapman College College of Charleston College of William and Mary College the Holy Cross Colorado State University Columbia University Elon University Emory University George Washington University Gonzaga University Guilford College Hendrix College Lewis & Clark College Lon Morris College Louisiana State University(3) McDaniel College Middlebury College (2) Mount Holyoke College Northwestern University Occidental College Oklahoma Christian University Pfeiffer University Pomona College (2) Pratt Institute Rhodes College (4) Rice University (6) Sam Houston State University Sarah Lawrence College Seattle University Sewanee: University of the South (3) Southwestern University (6) St. Edward’s University (9) Stanford University (2) Texas A&M University (7) Texas A&M University - Galveston Texas Christian University (6) Texas Culinary Academy Texas State University (4) Texas Tech University (7) Texas Woman’s University Trinity University (6) Tufts University Union College United States Military Academy (Westpoint) (2) University of Arkansas University of California - Davis - Los Angeles - Boulder University of Denver University of Mary Hardin-Baylor University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Mississippi (2) University of Missouri - Columbia University of North Texas University of Oklahoma (2) University of San Diego University of Southern California (3) University of Tennessee - Knoxville University of Texas - Arlington - Austin (15) - Dallas (2) - San Antonio (4) - Tyler University of Washington Vanderbilt University 3 Washington and Lee University Washington State University Wheaton College (MA)

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Why Financial Aid Support Matters A high-quality education is not taken for granted by SAS senior Michelle Robles, a financial aid recipient who began her career at St. Andrew’s Middle School in 2007. The first in her family to go to college, Michelle’s determination, academic excellence, and a passion for learning and serving, combined with faculty and family support, paved the way for her success. A stellar student and volunteer, Michelle is also the first St. Andrew’s student to be accepted to college through the Questbridge program, which matches outstanding, lowincome students with educational

percentage of these talented students attending the nation’s best universities and in the ranks of national leadership. Additionally, Michelle applied for the Questbridge National College Match, requiring her to rank 8 of the 35 QuestBridge partner colleges and universities as her top choice schools, engaging her in an early binding college admission option if she were accepted to one of these schools. Michelle knew early on that she was looking for a smaller college or university where she could major in biology. She always dreamed of going to school

complete with a scholarship for tuition, books, other fees, plus money to travel home. Michelle described her emotions as “excited, relieved, and mostly really happy that her mom won’t have to worry about paying for college.” Michelle will be the first in her family to complete college (over 70% of QuestBridge students are) – something that makes her proud. As for Vassar, Michelle is eager to get started. If her high school experience is any indicator, she’ll weave herself right into the fabric there as she has at St. Andrew’s, where she’s been involved in the Latin program, Breakthrough Austin

St. Andrew’s Financial Aid Program benefited Michelle and her family, but Michelle’s contributions far exceeded our own. Her talent and tenacity positively impacted her peers, her teachers, and will carry on as she begins her college career at Vassar and beyond.

opportunities that might not otherwise be within their reach. In the words of Questbridge representatives, “Intelligence, talent, motivation, nobility, and grit are distributed across the entire economic spectrum of America’s youth.” Michelle, who excels at Latin and devotes hours of volunteer service to a variety of non-profits, is no exception. During her tenure at St. Andrew’s, Michelle learned about QuestBridge, a program that links exceptional students with partner colleges, scholarship providers, enrichment programs, employers, and organizations seeking students who have excelled despite obstacles. By facilitating these exchanges, the program aims to increase the

outside of Texas in order to experience something different. She reflected on her experiences in schools in Austin (Menchaca Elementary School and St. Andrew’s) as key in encouraging her to look at places with many opportunities for involvement, small classes, and passionate, involved teachers. By the end of October, Michelle learned that she was a finalist in the College Match program — an outstanding student who had excelled in challenging classes in addition to meeting other criteria. Although she worried that the odds were still not in her favor, good news arrived. In December, Michelle learned she was a match with Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York,

mentoring, and also at El Buen Samaritano and the Dell Children’s Center. St. Andrew’s Financial Aid Program benefited Michelle and her family but Michelle’s contributions far exceeded our own. Her talent and tenacity positively impacted her peers, her teachers, and will carry on as she begins her college career at Vassar and beyond. As part of our school’s genuine interest in developing the best and brightest in Austin, it is critical that financial aid continue to support those who need it. We all benefit from students like Michelle, and other students who receive financial aid, and are so grateful to those who support the program that enriched her educational experience (and ours!) at St. Andrew’s. SAS Concert 4 Financial Aid | 9


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Concert Chairs: Raina Hornaday Melanie McNearney

We would like to thank these two fun, cool, and dedicated women for committing to lead this event. Their ideas, dedication, and support have provided inspiration to everyone involved.

A NOTE OF THANKS FROM OUR CHAIRS The generosity of the St. Andrew’s community shines bright during the popular Concert for Financial Aid every year. And while our community is always generous with its time and money and support, that generosity is especially critical when it comes to this fundraiser, our largest of the year. By the time the big night comes around, there are hundreds of people to thank for their help: Families, who are not only generous with their time, but also their various talents and resources; business owners from both the St. Andrew’s and Austin communities, who have donated money, time and services to support a program that is vital to the school’s mission; and faculty and staff, who have come up with creative items to auction, giving even more of their time and effort to ensure their students receive a world-class education. In short, everyone from every corner of the St. Andrew’s family comes together to raise money for this outstanding program. And this program is outstanding. It affords students from various locations, cultures and backgrounds the opportunity to receive a well-rounded education, to participate in fine arts or sports, and to give back through an extensive community service program – all at one of the finest independent schools in central Texas. We are grateful to everyone who gives and does so much to make this event a memorable and successful fundraiser, year after year. On behalf of the Concert Committee, we would like to thank you in advance for your generous contribution and support. Please invite your friends – old and new – to join us on Saturday, April 5th, for a remarkable night that will make a difference in the lives of the students across our community.

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Cheerful Committee Chairs Thank you to our tireless committee chairs — many of whom returned for a second or third year — and to the committee-at-large for heeding the call for help at every turn, and always with smiles on their faces! Decorations: Michelle Sunshine & Amy Rudy Entertainment: Susan McCoy Food: Michelle Marks & Yvette Wesbecher Live Auction: Mari Josey & Amy Erben Logistics: Pat Sinnott & Robert Salgo Reservations: Pam Gilmour Silent Auction: Heather Fedorowicz

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Charismatic Committee

Cristina Adams Malia Aycock Rachel Barcenas Kim Beathard Molly Benson Julie Briggs Robin Collins Kelley Daniel Craig Durr Janet Eakman Judith Falci Faye Fasihnia Suzanne Freid-Carper

Dawn Glasgow Marcy Greer Cheri Holmberg Jane Howard Carmen Huston Amy Imes Grace Ingram-Eiser Ann Jerome Natacha Martin Wendy Martinez Kelley McCollough Terry Modoff Courtney Morehead Beth Myler

Gervaise Nix Kelly Ostendorf Swapna Reddy Tami Scott Valerie Shaw Molly Sherman Beth Sherwood Angelica Simon de la Pedraja Meghan Slover Jennifer Sutton Margaret Temple Lucy Weber

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Why Go Local?

In the spirit of celebrating all that is near and dear to us – our students – the Concert for Financial Aid is “Going Local” and bringing local talent, food, and fun to our 31st street campus where we can be surrounded by the faculty, facilities, and fields that support our children and help them grow. The Concert for Financial Aid is our Go Local campaign. By supporting the financial aid program, you are appreciating and celebrating all our local families, from all walks of life, and the incredible community that we all build together. The vibrancy and connectedness we foster by encouraging and supporting socioeconomic diversity extends well beyond our school walls. And the sense of community and togetherness is what makes St. Andrew’s such a special place to be. We hope everyone will “Go Local” on April 5 and support St. Andrew’s Financial Aid Program. We all benefit from sharing our local and unique stories and from sharing this place; thank you for your commitment to all of our students and their futures. In a similar vein, on the following pages we’re excited to share the stories of four local Austin businesses who are supporting the Concert for Financial Aid and are members of our St. Andrew’s school family: E3 Properties, Quality Seafood, Tate Property,and Taco Shack. These homegrown ventures are great examples of the spirit of Austin and of the St. Andrew’s community. Enjoy! SAS Concert 4 Financial Aid | 15


E3 Properties - Kimberly White Erlinger “Suitable homes should be available to everyone, regardless of income, and sustainability should be a prosperous venture.” — Kimberly White Erlinger Co-Founder, E3 Properties The E3 Team (l-r): Patricia Sylvana, Rod Ramsey, Tamara Mewis, Kimberly White Erlinger, Larry Klemm, Sherry Hendrickson and Melanie McNearney

Every Shade of Green

Austin is just about the hottest city in the country. Summertime temperatures notwithstanding, everyone wants to be here, move here, live here – and find a home here. That’s good news to someone like Kimberly White Erlinger. As a co-founder of E3 Properties, she is a trend-setter in the capitol city’s red-hot real-estate market. Her firm, which deals only in residential properties, embraces what she calls the triple bottom line of sustainability: Environment, Equity and Economy. In other words, E3. “It sounds very wonky, but here in Austin it is a very popular concept,” says White Erlinger, who is also the company’s managing broker. “Suitable homes should be available to everyone, regardless of income, and sustainability should be a prosperous venture.” To that end, the Austin-based firm has been in the forefront of capitalizing on the city’s passion for all things green. Austin is the only city in Texas and one of only a few in the U.S. to require an energy audit before a home sale. What’s more, homeowners in this town are, in general, a well-educated bunch when it comes to green building and energy efficiency; they know what they want, and they want it to have as small a footprint as possible. Thanks to the lingering drought, more Austinites are opting for smaller yards with less grass and more drought-tolerant plants. While White Erlinger hasn’t crunched the numbers, everything points to an increasing demand for green homes. “Demand is huge,” she says. “Not everyone can find a home with solar panels, brand-new double-pane windows and reclaimed hardwood floors, but we like to find the home that has a few green features or one with plenty of potential.” 16| SAS Concert 4 Financial Aid

This native Houstonian with deep Austin roots – her greatgrandfather was the celebrated South Austin City Council member Ben White – didn’t start out in real estate. After graduating from the University of Texas, she spent many years outside the state, in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, working in the television business as a writer and producer. In 2005, she moved back to Austin with her family. Not long afterwards, while attempting to figure out how to maintain harmony between her professional and personal lives, she had the bright idea of combining her interests in architecture and interior design to launch a new career in real estate. Not one to let even native grass grow under her feet, she got her license and formed EcoBrokers in 2007. The team had an amicable split, with White Erlinger and another co-founder, Patricia Sylvana, retaining ownership of the firm and with three other realtors, formed E3 Properties in 2010. What’s more, in a prescient move, White Erlinger achieved the designation of “ecobroker” in 2007, and was in fact, part of the first group of ecobrokers in Austin. The firm now has five agents, two brokers, and a tagline that leaves no room for doubt: All Austin. All Properties. Every Shade of Green. Given these go-go days, you might think that expansion would be on E3’s horizon. The team currently works throughout Austin and Central Texas, and White Erlinger wants to keep it that way for now. “Expanding to too large an area could potentially dilute what is important to us and what is special about us: our client service, our love of Austin and our community, and our knowledge of green real estate and sustainability.”


quality seafood - Carol HUntsberger “We had to start selling fish. I did a lot of research, I made mistakes, and I learned the business the hard way.” — Carol Huntsberger Owner, Quality Seafood

The Quality of Community

Carol Huntsberger never dreamed she’d go into the seafood business. The Dallas native and her family were living in Austin when the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 occurred. Her husband, who had been working in the financial services industry, lost his job, but received a severance package that would allow the Huntsbergers to follow their dreams. At the time, a college friend of theirs owned Quality Seafood, in operation since 1938. Neither one of them knew anything about seafood or running a restaurant, but they approached their friend about possibly doing a second location. Instead, he offered to sell them the business. It was a big leap of faith. “I swore I would have nothing to do with the business,” recalls Huntsberger, who was busy as a sales director at Mary Kay Cosmetics at the time. “I had 75 women on my sales team, our kids were in school, and I still had to find time to be a mom.” That was in January 2004. All that changed nine months later, when she got a call from the bookkeeper telling her that there was only enough money in the company’s bank account to either pay the employees or the fish vendor. Huntsberger began working at Quality Seafood almost immediately, using her accounting background to clean up the books. That first year the business lost nearly $200,000. Then she decided to break the company into three parts – retail, wholesale and the restaurant – and started making the sales calls herself. “We had to start selling fish,” she says. “I did a lot of research, I made mistakes, and I learned the business the hard way.” The following year, Huntsberger pulled off an impressive turnaround; the business lost only $3,000. By the third year,

Quality Seafood made a profit of $3,000 and she took home her first paycheck. She also fired her husband, who by then had found a job in his field. In 2010, when she and her husband divorced, Hunstberger retained full custody of the business. Huntsberger credits St. Andrew’s for supporting her through those first bumpy years. More than once, the school offered her the opportunity to cater events and get her name out there among St. Andrew’s families. That sense of community also played well with her two children, both of whom graduated from SAS (2009 and 2011, respectively). “St. Andrew’s is a slice of heaven,” she says. “When I look at what my children gained from going there – self-esteem, the ability to learn, an appreciation for the arts, learning two languages – I can’t say enough good things about the place.” Recently, Huntsberger has been busy expanding the business. In 2011, she bought the Quality Seafood building and began construction to expand the facilities from 8,000 to 16,000 square feet, including a 2,200-square-foot freezer. It was, as she says, a big risk, but one that has paid off. Both the retail and wholesale businesses are booming, the restaurant is jammed virtually every night, catering services are increasingly in demand, and she has even added cooking classes to the schedule. Moreover, Huntsberger isn’t one to delegate; she is a working owner, present and accounted for six days a week. So when her customers ask whether or not she might consider opening a second location, she laughs. “Sure I’ve thought about it, but I’m pretty darn busy being in one place,” she says. “I feel like I have three businesses, and luckily they can interact with each other really well. There’s something about having an original and not dividing yourself or multiplying the business.” SAS Concert 4 Financial Aid | 17


tate property - anna lee “I like everything about what I do. The people, the excitement of looking and finding the perfect house, selling a home quickly for my clients and making them financially and emotionally happy.” — Anna Lee, Tate Property

An austin original

Even as Austin’s economy booms and its population soars – by some accounts, 115 people moved to the metropolitan area every day in 2013 – there are still a few natives who have called the city home for more than a year, or even a generation. Anna Lee is one of those people.

an undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in elementary education and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Austin, she worked for a number of years as a counselor with a variety of organizations, including the Austin Police Department, the Austin Children’s Shelter and the Austin Independent School District.

A fourth-generation Austinite, Lee was born in the first Seton Hospital, as were her own children, and attended St. Andrew’s, O. Henry and Austin High. Her family history at St. Andrew’s is long-standing and extensive: Not only did her siblings, cousins and nephews students go to school there, but her daughters, current fifth and seventh graders, also attend.

Like so many Texans, Lee is also possessed of an entrepreneurial spirit. Together with her husband, Matthew, she started Téo Espresso, Gelato & Bella Vita, an Italian-inspired espresso, gelato and sorbetto café that has won national awards and recognition for its desserts and coffees. At Téo, she learned every aspect of the business, working as a barista and gelato server as well as in management.

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Lee is an enthusiastic cheerleader for her lower-school alma mater. She believes that as many children as possible should have the opportunity to go there, regardless of their family’s income, and that ambitious goal lends an even greater importance to the annual financial aid fundraiser.

Then, about four years ago, Lee switched career gears and went to work in residential real estate. It was a natural progression for someone who has always been active in the community and knows it like the back of her hand. “My husband also thought it would be a great fit with my business and social work backgrounds,” she recalls.

“This event is extremely important,” Lee says. “If we don’t help other children have a chance to attend a school like St. Andrew’s, then we are only focusing on what is best for our own children and not other children in our city.”

Turns out he was right. Lee joined Tate Property, a secondgeneration Austin real estate company, and has been reaping the benefits of a hot housing market ever since.

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“I like everything about what I do,” she says. “The people, the excitement of looking and finding the perfect house, selling a home quickly for my clients and making them financially and emotionally happy.”


Taco shack - Yoli & orlando arriAga “Orlando likes to do business and has always been an entrepreneur. When this little joint became available, we felt it was time to go ahead and give the restaurant business a try.” — Yoli Arriaga, Taco Shack

A Family Affair

Tacos are a mainstay for most folks in the capitol city. They satisfy every kind of craving, and they’re good for breakfast, lunch, dinner – and pretty much all the hours in between. And while there are dozens of great taco joints around Austin, few are as popular – or as beloved – as Taco Shack. That’s just what Orlando and Yolanda “Yoli” Arriaga, the husband-and-wife owners of the local eatery, like to hear. The pair met back in the 1980s, when Yoli came up from Weslaco, Texas to attend St. Edward’s University. Orlando, a multi-generation Austin native whose own parents graduated from Austin High and McNeil, was also a student there. They eventually married, and in 1999 decided to take the plunge and pursue Orlando’s dream of owning a restaurant. At the time, Yoli was teaching high-school biology in Round Rock, and Orlando owned a landscaping company. “Orlando likes to do business and has always been an entrepreneur,” Yoli says. “When this little joint became available, we felt it was time to go ahead and give the restaurant business a try.” That little joint turned out to be Taco Shack’s original location on Medical Parkway in the Rosedale neighborhood of Austin. Since then, the company’s growth has been nothing short of amazing. Taco Shack now boasts nine locations across the city, from downtown to north Austin to Round Rock. Yoli serves as the company’s office manager, while her husband oversees operations and facilities. Every location has its own staff, and most also have a manager.

According to Yoli, breakfast tacos are the hottest menu item, although the other tacos, enchiladas and Yoli’s tortilla soup are also popular. Not surprising, given the local population’s passion for eating out in the morning. It is, in fact, thanks to breakfast tacos that the Arriagas learned about St. Andrew’s. As she recalls, the St. Andrew’s staff often showed up at the Medical Parkway location in search of breakfast before the first bell. It was the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship. “We didn’t even have kids at the time, but the St. Andrew’s folks would come to the shack almost every day back when the school only went up to eighth grade and talk about what a great place it was,” says Yoli, whose daughters are now in fifth and ninth grade at St. Andrew’s. “The more we heard, the more we thought, “we’re going to send our kids there some day.’” Yoli emphasizes her desire that children of all economic means around Austin should be able to experience St. Andrew’s. That’s why she and Orlando – and Taco Shack, of course – are such avid supporters of the Financial Aid program and the annual fundraiser. It is, she notes, their responsibility to help in one way or another. “The Financial Aid program brings in kids from all over Austin who couldn’t otherwise afford to go to St. Andrew’s,” she says. “It creates diversity, which is good for the school, and it helps everybody in the community in the long run.”

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Your Ultimate 2014 COTA Event Package Includes: • 4 three-day turn 15, mid-level reserved tickets to MotoGP at Circuit of The Americas April 11-13, with 1 parking pass • 4 three-day buyer’s choice (Main Grandstand or Turn 15) reserved tickets to ALL 2014 racing events with parking: - Formula One United States Grand Prix - Oct. 31- Nov. 2; - The United Sportscar Championship (formed by the merge of American Le Mans Series and Grand-AM Road Racing) Sept. 19-20; - FIA World Endurance Championship- Sept. 20, 2014; - U.S. Vintage Racing National Championship - October VIP Formula One Events: • Paddock Tour - an escorted stroll through the restricted areas behind the garages and get a behind-the-scenes look at the insiders of the sport in an area reserved for VIPs and F1 personnel only. • Meet-and-Greet with Mario Andretti - meet one of the most successful American F1 drivers in the history of the sport. Austin360 Amphitheater • Four (4) reserved seats to one 2014 concert with access to the elevated Crown Royal Club hospitality tent and VIP parking. Announced artists include: - Jimmy Buffett, Fall Out Boy and Paramore, OneRepublic and Lionel Richie SAS Concert 4 Financial Aid | 21


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On the Eastern Cape of South Africa, considered the hottest new travel destination, is a wild, alluring place of rugged beauty. Its pristine coastline, unspoiled bush and sub-tropical forests exist as though untouched by time. This is an unparalleled opportunity to stay at a private home nestled on a stretch of private beach at Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve, a 5-star luxury resort where the Indian Ocean converges upon the lush, verdant forest. From your private balconies you can gaze out upon the natural wonders that only this corner of the earth has to offer. This is a life-changing trip that most dream about but few will ever experience. www.oceanareserve.com This incredible summer 2014 trip includes: • 5-days, 4-nights for six guests in an ultra-luxurious 3-bedroom private home • Private chef and housekeeper on hand • On-site state of the art spa and gym facilities and five-star dining room with world class wine cellar • Access to the Indian Ocean for scuba/snorkeling, deep sea fishing, surfing and whale watching and the Eastern Cape’s brimming nature reserves that are second-to-none • Incomparable once-in-a-lifetime ride-along game experiences

Experience local exotic flora and fauna

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Other opportunities available while in Africa: • Golf at the local world ranked Gary Player course • Day trips to charming, traditional towns laden with history and local culture


Live Auction

Head’s dinner Private Dinner for 10 with our New Head of School

Generously donated by Sean and Katrina Murphy and Reed Clemons, The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen

Enjoy an intimate dinner for 8 guests with new Head of School Sean Murphy and his wife Katrina. Guests will be treated to a lovely dinner and wine, courtesy of The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen in Westlake. Get to know our new Head of School and his vision for St. Andrew’s along with his interests and passion for education, great literature, and more. Whatever ensues, the Murphys are definitely epicurean in nature and everyone will certainly leave satiated.

Enjoy treats like Sesame Crusted Ahi-Tuna

Your package includes: • Dinner for four couples, plus Sean and Katrina Murphy, at The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen

Share an Artisan Cheese Plate

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Experience the greatest two minutes in sports at the exclusive Kentucky Derby, under Churchill Downs’ historic Twin Spires. You’ll have everything you need to fully enjoy the spectacular “Run for the Roses”, a horse racing tradition since 1875. Get ready to take in the entertaining Hat Parade, partake in a traditional Mint Julep beverage, mingle with the celebrities of Millionaire’s Row, gather in the Infield to exercise the first rites of spring, and participate in the long-standing tradition of singing “My Old Kentucky Home”. The famous ‘Hat Parade’ is something to behold.

Churchill Downs has hosted the Derby since 1875.

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Your 2014 Kentucky Derby Package for Two includes: • 4 days/3 nights Deluxe accommodations in Louisville • Two 1st floor Grandstand tickets to the Kentucky Oaks Race on Friday and the Kentucky Derby on Saturday • Daily American breakfast • Four-day rental car • All taxes and service charges • Expert travel and concierge services


SXSW 2015

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Photo: Michael Bruckner

Music, Film, Interactive, Comedy, and so much more — SXSW is THE place to be in mid-March. Forget waiting in line or online to purchase these coveted badges, get yours here and now, ensuring your access to every session, debut, showcase, and concert you can handle. These exclusive, all-access platinum badges might just be more SXSW than you can handle!

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All kind of industry professionals sell their wares.

Your all-access SXSW 2015 package includes: • Priority entry to SXSW events March 13-22, 2015 • 9 days of Interactive, Film and Music Panels, Keynotes and Q&A Sessions • 9 Days of Film Festival Screenings and Premieres • 5 Nights of the SXSW Music Festival Showcases • SXSW Trade Show • Official SXSW Parties • Closing BBQ and Softball Tournament • Interactive, Film and Music Registrant Big Bags and Program Guides • Continuing Legal Education Program Network • Interactive Awards • Film Awards and Pre-Party • Online Registrant Directory, Productivity, and Networking Tools • SXSW ScreenBurn Arcade • Registrant Lounge • Annual Subscription to SXSWorld Magazine • Unlimited networking opportunities! SAS Concert 4 Financial Aid | 25


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french getaway 7 Days in a Provincial Paradise

Generously donated by Robin and Stephen Collins

Escape the Texas heat and fly to Europe in August for a weeklong stay at a gorgeous home in Provence, France! Located in the scenic town of Roussillon, guests will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views poolside from this beautifully furnished 2-bedroom getaway which sleeps five. Roussillon, located on a hill between the mountains of the Vaucluse and the Luberon, is said to be one of the most beautiful places in all of France. It is a mecca for lovers of wine and art history and close to local markets abundant with incredible food, pottery, clothes, jewelry, chocolate, and more. Luxurious yet comfortable interiors await

This incredible August 2-9, 2014 trip includes: • A seven day stay in a 2-bedroom home • Sleeps up to 5 (1 queen bed and two twin beds, plus a small office with a sleeper sofa) • Luxurious private pool and a fully modern kitchen with all amenities • House staff to show you house details and clean home mid-week • Opportunities to visit famous Roman ruins nearby as well as St. Remy de Provence, where Van Gogh painted his most famous works Other opportunities available while in France: • Wine tastings and vineyard visits abound; the Roussillon Provence, Chateauneuf du Pape, and Rhone Valley produce more wine than any other region in France. • Guests can fly into Paris or directly into the Marseille airport and rent a car, which is 45 minutes from Roussillon.

Views of the famed red ochre cliffs of Roussillon

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Live Auction

LONDON baby! A Flat for Six in the Heart of Fashionable Bloomsbury

Generously donated by Brent and Nicole Covert and Luci Baines Johnson and Ian Turpin

Enjoy a lovely holiday in cosmopolitan London, England! Guests will spend a week in a beautiful two-bedroom flat in Bloomsbury, right in the heart of literary London. Located on the second floor of building 5 Queen Square, the flat is just off South Hampton Row and in the perfect location to explore the magnificent culture and history of London.

The luxurious new Queens Square development

This Thanksgiving or Christmas 2014 package includes: • A week-long stay for six guests • A two-bedroom flat with: - modern kitchen - great room - dining area - powder room - master bedroom with an en suite bath - guest room with bath - study with a pull-out sofa that sleeps two. - a separate utility room with a washer/dryer, a rare commodity for a British apartment! • Close access to the University of London and the British Museum, one of the greatest museums in the world and just a fifteen minute walk to Soho and Covent Garden and the magic of the West End Theatre.

Gorgeous kitchen with all modern amenities

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Live Auction

LBJ Exclusive Private tour and luncheon for ten with Luci Baines Johnson Generously donated by Luci Baines Johnson and Ian Turpin

The LBJ Presidential Library is one of thirteen Presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. The library houses forty-five million pages of historical documents which include the papers from the entire public career of Lyndon Baines Johnson and also from those of close associates.

Your gracious host, Luci Baines Johnson.

LBJ and Lady Bird on the campaign trail.

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Your package available September-November 2014 includes: • A private tour of the LBJ Presidential Library, with Luci Baines Johnson, President Johnson’s youngest daughter, including the new core exhibits that recently opened: - Legacy Gallery - Social Justice Gallery - Oval Office - Presidential Limousine - November 22, 1963 - The White House Years • A catered luncheon in the Presidential Suite


Silent Auction Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on these unique ‘Local’ items (and even more the evening of the concert) only available to St. Andrew’s families and friends.

HIghlights

Austin Gun Club Shotgun shoot

Round up your buddies for an afternoon of shotgun shooting at Austin Gun Club, a private shooting and hunting reserve in Lampasas. You and three friends will have a blast (literally!) shooting from trap, 5-stand, and skeet stations. Plus, a yummy hamburger lunch and dessert is included. Generously donated by Austin Gun Club Preserve & Outfitters

Private suite for monster jam

Do you love trucks, noise, and destruction? This is definitely the event for you! See all the action these 10,000 pound giants can generate from your own private box on Saturday, April 26! No unobstructed views here - you’ll catch every moment as these monsters on 66-inch-tall tires fly through the air at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. Generously donated by Anonymous

CEO For the Day: Jason Wesbecher of Handshakez

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be CEO of a start-up? Now is your chance! Spend the day shadowing the CEO of an Austin Ventures-backed software start-up. Observe live sales calls, marketing meetings, and product design discussions. Make your first sales cold call. Put your hands on the keyboard to test the usability of new features. Have a 1:1 lunch downtown with the CEO. It’s like getting an MBA all in one exciting day! [High School students only]. Generously donated by Yvette and Jason Wesbecher

1 spot at the sold-out Camp Half Blood

Based on Percy Jackson’s famous novels, Camp Half Blood has become THE hottest camp ticket in town! One lucky camper will get to attend the July 21-25 Camp Half Blood Session at McKinney Falls State Park – don’t miss this once-in-alifetime chance, all Camp Half Blood camps are SOLD OUT!! Generously donated by Topher Bradfield

Learn to Pitch from a pro: Darrel May

Join Major League Baseball pitcher and SAS parent Darrell May for one pitching lesson (for 1 or 2 players). This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to learn from a veteran pitcher who played MLB for more than a decade. Available after May 12 for boys ages 8 and up; autographed ball included! Generously donated by Heather and Darrel May

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Bringing

LOcal artists to you

This year, we’re excited to add a selection of works from local artists as well as St. Andrew’s alumni to the Silent Auction for your bidding pleasure.

SAS Alumni Ellen Heck Sam Klatt Lizzie Jarvis

Austin Artists Lisa Beaman William Burkhardt Julie Davis Jeff Ervin Honora Jacob Christy Stallop

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SAS Auction

Each year, many of our wonderful teachers and school departments donate fun and unique items that can only be found through this ONLINE AUCTION. The items listed below and many more will be up for bid beginning March 24 at www.sasaustin.org/ilovesas. Don’t miss out! Lower School Principal for the Day! Holy Bowly! Bowling with Ms. Brandon Lower School Reserved Parking Front Row Seats to Upper School Graduation Front Row Upper School Student Parking Bat Boy at an Upper School Baseball Game Name the Lower School Drive One Week of BTC Upper School Advisory Grill Out VIP Seats to the Middle School Musical

Momentary Meditation by Honora Jacob

Party in Crusader Hall 31st Street Grandparents’ Day VIP Parking Movie Night for 100 at the Dell Fine Arts Center

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By Christy Stallop

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Front Row Seats at Lessons and Carols 2014


Business Partners Our generous Business Partners make it possible for more of the funds raised at the Concert 4 Financial Aid to go directly to families in need. This year we are especially gratefully to the businesses listed below for their incredible underwriting support.

Reform Pilates

Everyone needs a bit of zen in their lives and Reform Pilates is designed to meet this need with the perfect workout. Whether it’s traditional Pilates, Barre, TRX Pilates, or a cardio-based class, Reform Pilates, owned by SAS Parent Stacie Keliehor is here for you. Through Private, SemiPrivate sessions, or classes, clients can fine-tune their practice with workouts fully customized to their needs. St. Andrew’s is incredibly lucky to have Reform Pilates as our Lead Corporate Sponsor this year.

Texas Capital Bank

Launched in December of 1998 with a vision to build “The Best Business Bank in Texas,” Texas Capital Bank recognizes the inherent link between business and personal wealth. In that time Texas Capital Bank has grown from a small, private company into one of the largest independent banks in Texas by delivering highly personalized financial services to both business and individual clients. Texas Capital Bank has been a proud partner of St. Andrew’s Concert for Financial Aid, sponsoring printed materials for the event for 5 consecutive years.

RetailMeNot

Founded by SAS parent Cotter Cunningham in 2009, this multinational collection of coupon web sites is the “#1 Digital Coupon Destination in the World.” Their sites distribute over 500,000 coupons from over 50,000 stores ranging from clothing to electronics and more. St. Andrew’s is thankful to have RetailMeNot, Inc. as the Concert for Financial Aid 2014 Valet Sponsor this year.

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St. Andrew’S epiScopAl School cAmpS

A World of Opportunity www.sasaustin.org/summer Athletics • Acting • Chess • FunCRU • PSAT/SAT • Science • Rock Band • Running

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SUMMER 2014

|June 2 – 20, 2014 |

Why SAS?

- Master Teachers: experienced faculty facilitate camps, weaving fun, skill-building, and friendship into memorable, inclusive, summer experiences. - Two Campuses: camps take place on St. Andrew’s 31st Street and Southwest parkway campuses. - Register Online: registration is quick, easy, and available now! Camps fill quickly, so register early to ensure your place. Follow us: facebook/sasaustin

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Cocktails. Dinner. Auctions. Live Music. Delight.

Reserve your table now! www.sasaustin.org/concert


Sponsors

Become a Table Sponsor today and show you believe in the importance of the Financial Aid Program at St. Andrew’s. You’ll be glad you did!

Interested in reserving a table? Visit www.sasaustin.org/concert or contact the Development Office with any questions, 512.299.9714. $20,000 VIP Table Sponsor – Local Legend (10 guests per table)

• 1 Front and Center VIP Table for 10 guests • Meet-and-Greet and photo opportunity with headliners Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis • Limousine transportation for Table Guests to and from the 31st street campus • Commemorative guitar signed by Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis for the Table Sponsor • Latest CD Cheaters Game autographed by Bruce and Kelly for the Table Sponsor and Guests • Complimentary delivery of any auction items won • Complimentary event photograph mailed to Table Sponsor and Guests • Premier listing in invitation, signage, and programming

$10,000 Table Sponsor – Hometown Hero (10 guests per table)

• VIP front row table on the floor for 10 guests • Meet-and-Greet and photo opportunity with headliners Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis • Complimentary valet parking • Latest CD Cheaters Game autographed by Bruce and Kelly for the Table Sponsor and Guests • Complimentary delivery of any auction items won • Featured listing in invitation, signage, and programming

Thank you to the following early sponsors! As of February 19, 2014

Hometown Hero

Anonymous Raina and Walt Hornaday The Pine Foundation

Real Saint

Amy and Randy Erben Karen and Philip Ingram

True Blue Champ

Heidi and Jim Cahill Nicole & Brent Covert/Luci Baines Johnson & Ian Turpin Jennifer and Richard Fadal Anne and Rich Smalling

CRU Angel

$5,000 Table Sponsor – Real Saint (8 guests per table)

Kelley and Tom Daniel Maria and Sandy Fleschman Margie and Paul Gaudin Amy and Kevin Imes Mari and Robert Josey Laura Longoria Amy and Ian McAbeer Catherine and Bill Miller Joyce Mullen and Todd Stephenson Elyse and Russell White

$2,500 Half-Table Sponsor – True Blue Champ (4 guests)

Friends of Financial Aid Rebecca and Chuck Baxter

• Second row table for 8 guests • Complimentary valet parking • Latest CD Cheaters Game by Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis for the Table Sponsor and Guests • Prime listing in invitation, signage, and programming

• Reserved forward half-table for 4 guests • Latest CD Cheaters Game by Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis for the Table Sponsor • Listing in the invitation, signage, and programming

$1,000 Sponsor – CRU Angel (2 guests)

• Reserved seating at a forward table for 2 guests • Listing in the invitation, signage, and programming

$500 Sponsor – Friends of Financial Aid (2 guests)

• Two reserved seats at a table • Listing in the invitation

Kate and Steve Clark Amy and David Dunham Diana Garcia Annette and Doug Gester Margaret and Dave Hampton Catherine Herter Ann and Richard Hojel Andrea and Walter Kalmans Courtney and Lucian Morehead Lucy and Phil Nazro Sandra and Wayne Packwood Jennifer and Kirk Schell Sarah Soutas Roxanne McKee and Jerry Speitel Susan Kidwell and Michael Tusa Lauren Ravkind and Morris Weiss Diane and Donnie Williams

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