CONTENTS Pg. 2
Message From Patricia Bennett, Head of School
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Message From the Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
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Board of Trustees
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Our Mission
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History of St. John’s
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About St. John’s
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Campus
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Graduation
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Resources & Fiscal Management
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Culture of Philanthropy
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Founders’ Lifetime Club
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Endowment
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Donors
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Highlighted Programs
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· Science
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· Technology
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· Fine Arts
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· Gym Restoration Project
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55th Annual Golf Tournament
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Creating A Pathway for Academic Success
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Parent Teacher Association
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A Teacher’s Generosity
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Looking Forward (SY 18-19 Annual Giving Campaign)
Message from the
HEAD OF SCHOOL Ms. Patricia Bennett
Education is empowerment; it always has been. That is why parents are driven to provide the best learning opportunities for their children. While the power of education never changes, times do, and schools must adapt to remain excellent. That is why, when critics are heard to say, “St. John’s is not what it used to be,” I agree with all my heart. St. John’s School began nearly fifty-six years ago, but it is always new, always looking forward. Ideas about ideals have changed--for instance, what excellent instruction really looks like today. Quality teaching now means making sure that our students are led rather than fed--led to knowledge through learning to think rather than fed facts to repeat for the test. It is understanding that high-quality teachers keep learning themselves (and with enthusiasm).
We enjoy being a school of differences. Our learners come from diverse backgrounds, both ethnic and economic. Their interests and their strengths vary, just as they should. Their commonalities are intelligence, curiosity, and an eagerness to learn. This 2018 Report on Giving celebrates our students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff, volunteers, and generous donors who had the courage to make a difference by the generous giving of their time, talents and treasures. I am extremely grateful to every person who helped make these past years a success. In the following pages, you will learn more about the recently implemented programs and major initiatives that we have achieved together. Sincerely,
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Message from the
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick
One of my joys as Bishop-in-Charge of the Episcopal Church in Micronesia is to be Chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. John’s School. As an Episcopal School, our students are invited to be intellectually engaged, to grow spiritually with deep respect of others beliefs and traditions, and to be physically healthy and active. St. John’s School seeks the best for our students: mind, soul and body. Let me be clear, St. John’s School was not established in 1962 by my predecessor, Bishop Harry Kennedy, solely as a learning community for Christians (like a parish Church might be) but as an inclusive and diverse learning community devoted to the educational and wholistic formation of children of all faiths and backgrounds. As an Episcopal school, our School is populated by a rich variety of human beings, from diverse religious, cultural, and economic backgrounds. In fact, this intentional pluralism is a hallmark of our mission. It is also a distinguishing characteristic of our School to integrate religious and spiritual formation into the overall life of our learning community. We invite all who attend and work in the School — Episcopalians and non-Episcopalians, Christians and non-Christians, people of no faith tradition — both to seek clarity about their own beliefs and religions, and to honor those traditions more fully and faithfully in their own lives. Above all, St. John’s is an Episcopal school that exists
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not merely to educate, but to demonstrate and proclaim the unique worth and beauty of all human beings as creations of a loving, liberating, and life-giving God. As the School’s Bishop and the Chairman of the Board, I am proud of St. John’s School. The faculty, administration and staff are devoted to the students. Ms. Bennett and her team are outstanding. We all owe them a debt of gratitude. I am particularly grateful to the Board of Trustees who voluntarily serve the School setting policy, planning for the future and keeping an overall watchful eye on our School. We can be confident and thankful that a good team is in place caring for St. John’s School. With this “2018 Giving Report,” I must ask for your continued support. As with all private schools, St. John’s School depends on the generosity of alumni, trustees, parents, grandparents, administrators, teachers and friends in the community to make additional gifts each year to the annual Giving Campaign. I hope everyone will be generous in the current school year. My wife and I have made our commitment. Thank you for supporting to St. John’s School by giving each year. Yours faithfully,
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018 Chairman of the Board
Vice President
Trustees
The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick
Mr. Joaquin Cook
Head of School
Secretary
Ms. Patricia Bennett
Mrs. Wendy Legaspi
President
Treasurer
Mr. Michael Ysrael
Dr. Roseanne Jones
Reverend Irene Maliaman Ms. Tara Perez-Steffy Mr. Nelson Xu Mr. Arthur Clark Mrs. Kim Anderson Young Dr. Saied Safabakhsh Mr. Sinforoso Tolentino
Top Row (Left to Right) - Nelson Xu, Arthur Clark, Saied Safabakhsh, Tara Perez-Steffy, Sinforoso Tolentino, Wendy Legaspi, Kim Andersen-Young Bottom Row (Left to Right) - Michael Ysrael, Patricia Bennett, The Right Reverend Robert Fitzpatrick, Reverend Irene Maliaman, Dr. Roseanne Jones Not pictured - Joaquin Cook
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Our
MISSION St. John’s School serves students who will pursue excellence and benefit from a traditional Episcopal college preparatory program that promotes Christian principles of faith, integrity, initiative and self-awareness. A rigorous educational program provides students with strong basic knowledge, instills strong study habits, as well as provides athletic and fine arts opportunities. Values of service and social responsibility are pervasive throughout a student’s experience. Respect and appreciation for each individual’s faith and culture define our purpose.
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HISTORY OF ST. JOHN’S In the mid 1950’s, a group of federal employees assigned to Guam successfully petitioned The Rt. Rev. Harry S. Kennedy, Bishop of Honolulu, to start an Episcopal mission on Guam. Building a school would be the second project of the newly formed mission. On 7.5 acres of land purchased from local businessman Vance O. Smith and in two small Quonset huts, St. John’s School opened in September 1962 for 125 Kindergarten to 4th Grade students and 5 teachers. The Rev. Grosvenor Needham served as both Vicar and Headmaster. Church and school met once a week for chapel, a tradition that continues today. In November 1962, the two Quonset huts were destroyed by Typhoon Karen. Rescued by a platoon of Marines and a series of tents, school resumed in February with the addition of 5th and 6th Grade. Typhoon Sally then came along and tore apart the tents, which were promptly replaced by the Marines along with instructional kits from the American Red Cross. In 1963, a 10-room Butler building was donated by Perez Bros, Inc. This was followed by the first permanent 5 room concrete building in 1964. Over the years, the Vance 0. Smith Learning Resource Center, Upper School Building, Dale Jenkins Gymnasium, Imelda D. Santos Lower School, and a competitive 7-lane, 25 meter swimming pool were built. In agreement with the Episcopal Church,
the property has doubled in size with the addition of the soccer field. In 1987, St. John’s School opened 7th through 10th grade. Each year thereafter, one class was added and in 1990 graduated its first seniors with a class of 10. St. John’s School is part of the family of nearly 1200 schools within the Episcopal Church. It was started 56 years ago by a group of parishioners from St. John’s Church who wanted to provide a superior education based on Christian principles. With the addition of the Upper School, a college preparatory curriculum was introduced. St. John’s School became the first and only high school in the Western Pacific authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Program, with classes beginning in the 1988-1989 school year. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a comprehensive and fully developed curriculum with an international focus. Colleges and universities internationally recognize the efforts and achievements of IB students and have learned that the successful IB student will be a successful college student. In keeping with the covenant of the original founders of the school, we continue to teach religion to all of our students in Lower and Middle School. The school has weekly worship services for Lower School students and biweekly services for those students in the Middle and Upper Schools.
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About
ST. JOHN’S OFFERS
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IB COURSES AND
100%
10 AP COURSES
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATE
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
STUDENTS CONSISTENTLY SCORED ABOVE THE
TOP
80TH PERCENTILE ON THE SAT
20%
STUDENTS OUTPERFORM THE NATIONAL SAT AVERAGE BY
200 POINTS
7
9:1
ON NATIONALLY STANDARDIZED TESTS
ENROLLMENT During the school year 2017-2018, 535 students were enrolled from Pre-K 3 to 12th grade. The Class of 2018 was also the largest high school graduating class in the school’s history, with 56 graduates that have been accepted to over 110 institutions in the United States and around the world.
ACADEMICS St. John’s is an independent school with a vibrant curriculum. Learning begins with the highest quality pre-K instruction, delivered by professional Early Childhood trained educators, and culminates with International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses to produce the most college-ready graduates in the region.
ACT AVERAGE 30
SAT AVERAGE 1500
28.1
1279
25
1200 21
1060
20
900 15
600
10
667 533
527
300
5 0
612
2017 ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL
2017 NATIONAL AVERAGE
PrepScholar. (2017). Average ACT Scores by State (Most Recent). Retrieved from https://blog.prepscholar.com/act-scores-by-state-averages-highs-and-lows
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2017 ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL
Total
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math
2017 NATIONAL AVERAGE
PrepScholar. (2017). What Is the Average SAT Score?. Retrieved from https://blog.prepscholar.com/what-is-the-average-sat-score
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CAMPUS
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St. John’s School occupies a 17-acre tract of land in Central Guam.
The Upper School is a
four-level building containing eighteen general-purpose classrooms, three science laboratories, an art and ceramic studio, drama workshop, and an instrumental and choral music studio.
The Middle School is centrally located between the Upper and Lower Schools and contains seven regular and a science classroom.
The Lower School consists of 24 general and specialized classrooms including an art and music studio, and technology lab. Grades pre-kindergarten through fifth are housed in this building.
A competitive 7 lane, 25 meter
Swimming Pool
completed in Summer 2012 allows us to add water sports to our current curriculum and co-curricular activities.
Our regulation-sized
Athletic Field
is the ideal setting for our vigorous athletic program.
Multi-Purpose Gymnasium provides a The
facility for a full range of physical education activities and athletic competitions. Major drama productions, pageants, shows, and concerts are scheduled throughout the year.
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GRADUATION After a dynamic and exciting college application process, our 56 graduates of Class of 2018 have been accepted to over 110 institutions in the United States and around the world. The college counseling staff and faculty’s unwavering commitment has been invaluable to the outstanding college placement results. They have invested their time and work in shaping the academic success of each senior, extending beyond the classroom by preparing recommendation letters, supervising extra-curricular activities and providing unreserved support. We are pleased and proud to congratulate the Class of 2018 for their well-deserved success and commendable achievements they have attained throughout their time at St. John’s. Family, friends and the St. John’s community gathered in the Dale Jenkins Gym last May 26 for a joyous celebration to commemorate the accomplishment of the graduating class. St. John’s Knights are primed to succeed in the next chapter of their lives.
Class of 2018
STATS
Accepted to over
110 colleges and universities
Institutions where our graduates have been accepted to: Amherst College American University Auckland University of Technology Baylor University Boston Conservatory at Berklee Boston University Bowdoin College Brandeis University Brown University Case Western Reserve University California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) California Baptist University California Lutheran University California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Chaminade University of Honolulu Claremont McKenna College Columbia University Cornell University Drexel University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fordham University Full Sail University George Washington University Glendale Community College Harvey Mudd College Hawaii Pacific University Hofstra University Indiana State University Ithaca College Johns Hopkins University Linfield College Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences New York University Northeastern University Notre Dame University Occidental College
Otis College of Art and Design Pace University Pacific Northwest College of Art Pacific Union College Pepperdine University Pomona College Portland State University Princeton University Purdue University Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Mary’s College of California Santa Clara University San Francisco Art Institute School of the Art Institute of Chicago Seattle University Springfield College St. John Fisher College
Eight National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Six National Merit Scholarship Finalists One Merit Scholar Five AP Scholars One AP Scholar with Honors
St. John’s University Stanford University Stevens Institute of Technology SUNY Stony Brook Swarthmore College Temple University Temple University, Japan Campus The Catholic University of America The Cooper Union Thomas Aquinas College Tsinghua University Tokyo University UC Berkeley UC Davis UC Irvine UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz UNC Chapel Hill University of Auckland
Four AP Scholars with Distinction One National AP Scholar Three Presidential Scholar Candidates One Presidential Scholar Semifinalist Thirteen International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidates
University of Colorado Boulder University of Dayton University of Guam University of Hawaii – Manoa University of Hawaii – Oahu University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign University of Iowa University of Houston University of La Verne University of Las Vegas University of Maryland University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Boston University of Michigan University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of New Haven University of North Carolina –
Chapel Hill University of North Dakota University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of St. Thomas, Minnesota University of Washington University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin – Madison University of Southern California Virginia Tech Washington University in St. Louis Wentworth Institute of Technology William & Mary College Willamette University
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RESOURCES & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2017-18 Financial Highlights
Auxialiary Income 4% ($279,434)
OPERATING INCOME
Investment Income 3% ($ 169,085)
$6.6M
Donations 3% ($193,563) Tuition & Fees 90% ($5,956,413)
Facilities 21% ($1,349,030)
Operations 4% ($269,339)
OPERATING EXPENSES
Instruction, Faculty Development
$6.5M
4% ($250,868)
71% ($4,603,467)
Other Special Contributions
SY 16-17
SY 17-18
Annual Golf Tournament
$18,966
$22,348
Scholarship Giving (Restricted)
$50,000
$285
Musical Events (Restricted)
$20,091
$47,710
Capital Giving
$2,000
$13,957
Unrestricted Giving
$69,579
$102,069
Endowment
-
$6,428
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A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY One area in which St. John’s School faces a greater challenge than other independent schools is in regard to “Giving”. Many locales throughout the country and around the world enjoy an ingrained culture of philanthropy. The concept of giving to non-profits, especially one’s child’s school, is both accepted and expected. In our island culture there are many generous individuals who support the causes they care about, including schools. However, the broad concept of a Culture of Philanthropy is not prevalent. It is, then, our task to build an understanding that tuition pays for operations. It is a parent’s support for the services we provide: the teaching and learning, the safety, the programs, the facilities. We have become adept at budgeting tuition income to cover our operations. We live within our means. When parents and community members feel a deeper connection to the school, when they want to support exceptional students who can’t afford tuition, when they want to impact future growth, they know that a special gift beyond tuition provides for these things. People like Lois Skanse, Dr. Marylou Dulay, Marlyn Oberiano and her family, and Jonathan Kriegel at Docomo Pacific are such supporters. They were added to our school’s Giving Wall in the main office. At a special ceremony on April 21, 2017, board president
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Michael Ysrael thanked them saying, “We are very proud to be acknowledging these important donors. As we look back on our achievements over the past year, including our first musical production fundraiser in November, we recognize that these achievements have been made possible through outstanding acts of caring and a commitment to building on the quality of life for people in Guam on the part of these donors.” Those whose donations are their time and talents and those who provide in-kind support are equally appreciated. While a robust student enrollment will always assure our school’s success, it will be the generosity of our benefactors that drives substantive growth and progress.
“ ...these achievements have been made possible through outstanding acts of caring and a commitment to building on the quality of life for people in Guam on the part of these donors.”
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FOUNDERS’ LIFETIME CLUB On our donor wall located in the school’s main office, we recognize individuals, corporations, foundations, and associations whose cumulative contributions have reached or exceeded $10,000 or more. We are profoundly grateful for this dedicated support and the contributions of those St. John’s School donors. Recent additions to our Donor Wall include: Dr. Marylou Dulay, Ms. Lois Skanse, Marlyn Oberiano and Family, Docomo Pacific, Teja Singh Sachdev, Gudmundsen Family TG Engineers, Pacific Medical Group, Jose and Rebecca Garcia and Carlos and Rosemarie Takano.
FOUNDERS’ LIFETIME CLUB Ladd and Fran Baumann Dr. and Mrs. Jan Bollinger Mr. and Mrs. Roger Crouthamel Mr. and Mrs. Don Davis Mr. and Mrs. Dean Gillham Mr. and Mrs. Hisamitsu Hamamoto Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hull Dr. and Mrs. Dale Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Jere Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jones Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr Mr. and Mrs. George K. Lai Mr. and Mrs. Allen Pickens Mrs. Imelda Santos Mr. Ukrit Siriprusanan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roy Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. A. Ronald Tooman Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wong Mr. and Mrs. Toyohito Yoneyama St. John’s Alumni Golf Tournament St. John’s School Faculty and Staff St. Johns School Parent Teacher Association Atkins Kroll, Inc. Bank of Guam Bank of Hawaii Baumann Advertising Citibank Coca-Cola Duty Free Shoppers Limited East-West Rental EMC2 Foremost Crystal Clear Foremost Foods BankPacific Hawaiian Rock Products
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IT&E Overseas, Inc. Jones & Guerrero Company, Inc. Mobil Oil Guam, Inc R&C Tours (Guam) Inc. Staywell Tanaguchi · Ruth · Smith Associates Tanota Partners Min S. Cho California Mart Daniel and Melinda Swavely Tara N. Perez-Steffy and Paul E.R Packbier Mr. and Mrs. Mark Baldyga Tan Siu Lin Foundation Dr. Marylou Dulay Lois V. Skanse Teja Singh Sachdev Gudmundsen Family (TG Engineers) Pacific Medical Group
ENDOWMENT GIFTS Mr. Vance O. Smith Rev. Canon John T. Moore, Jr. Mrs. Mary C. Young Edward E. Ford Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Kinya Taniguchi Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr Mr. and Mrs. George K. Lai Victoria Harper Memorial Diabetes Fund Morita Educational Foundation Linda Yeomans
BEQUESTS Estate of Lee O. Lappin Estate of Richard J. Szumiel
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS Triple J. Enterprises, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Roman Tmetuchl Bank of Hawaii BankPacific Dr. and Mrs. Jan Bollinger Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jones Mr. Peter E. and Dr. Joan H. Gill Michael Flaherty and Family Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr KwikSPACE Guam, Inc. Marlyn Oberiano and Family Shieh Su Ying Scholarship Fund SHIMBROS Guam Mr. Vance O. Smith St. Johns School Parent Teacher Association Tanota Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Rene Ong Mr. and Mrs. David John Dr. and Mrs. Saied Safabakhsh Dr. Jikta Lom and Dr. Kia Rahmani Jose & Rebecca Garcia, Carlos & Rosemarie Takano
GRANTS, SPONSORSHIPS & SERVICES Bank of Guam GTA Guam Council on the Arts & Humanities Pacific Daily News SHIMBROS Audio/Productions Giant Construction DOCOMO PACIFIC
ENDOWMENT Endowment funds are those moneys invested, with the aid of a financial advisor, so that earnings gained contribute to the non-tuition income of the school. Thanks to the wisdom and stewardship of our Board of Trustees, St. John’s possesses a healthy endowment fund. Earnings from this fund may be used for scholarships and other needs, but the corpus remains restricted to ensure perpetual income. Selecting the St. John’s Endowment fund as the recipient for one’s Annual Giving contribution helps build a financial base that ensures a forever impact on the school’s prosperity.
Kerr-Cochran Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in October 1986 by Mr. & Mrs. Fred A. Cochran and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Kerr in memory of their sons Keith Cochran, Douglas Kerr and Nathan Kerr.
Victoria Harper Memorial Fund Established in May 1989 by Mr. William L. Harper, Dr. Velma Harper Susuico, and the trustees of the Victoria Harper Memorial Diabetes Fund.
Vance O. Smith Scholarship Fund Established in June 1989 by Bishop Trust Co., Ltd. in memory of Mr. Vance O. Smith.
Charles and Mary Young Scholarship Fund Established in September 1991 by a bequeath from Marty C. Young.
Edward E. Ford Foundation Fund Established in January 1992 by the Edward E. Ford Foundation as a matching grant.
Morita Educational Foundation Endowment Fund Established in June 1999 by the Morita Educational Foundation.
The Lai Family Scholarship Endowment Fund Established in November 2005 by George K. & Deborah A Lai.
Bank of Guam Scholarship Fund Established in July 2015 by the Bank of Guam.
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DONORS
(SY 12-13 TO SY 17-18)
Corporate 7-Day Supermarket Aboard You Teams Co., LTD Ada’s Trust & Investment, Inc. Alpha Insurers American Medical Center American Printing Andy Rent a Car AON ASC Trust Corporation Asia Pacific Hotels Auto Spot Baldyga Group Bank of Guam Base Corporation Baumann, Kondas & Xu Black Construction Calvo Enterprises Inc. Calvo’s SelectCare Calvo Fisher & Jacob Calvo’s Insurance Camacho Calvo Law Group LLC Carlsmith Ball LLP Charley’s Philly Steaks Chou’s LED Lights Coldstone/Wendy’s Copy Express Cornerstone Valuation CU Tradings Delta Airlines DFS Guam LLC Dickerson & Quinn, LTD Docomo Pacific Duenas Camacho & Associates, Inc. Dusit Thani Hotel East West Rental Ellen’s Realty Ernst & Young LLP Fargo Pacific Fiesta Resort
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St. John’s School is grateful for the long history of philanthropy and generosity of spirit that exists among members of our community.
First Hawaiian Bank Giant Construction GTA Guam AutoSpot Guam Hardwood Construction Supply Inc. Guam Harley Davidson Guam Radiology Consultants Guam Regional Medical City Guam Surgicenter LLC Hafa Adai Specialist Group Hawaiian Rock Products Hyatt Inland Builders Corp IP&E Guam Island Surgical Center IT&E Ivy Educational Services Jones & Guerrero Company, Inc. JWS King Bus Tours KFC Kwikspace Leo Palace Little Italy, Inc. Little Einsteins Lombard Health Lotte Duty Free Guam Mirage Furniture MJM International Morgan Stanley Old Town Chinese Restaurant Outrigger Resort Paul’s Tailors Pacific Daily News Pacific Laundry & Textile Rental Service Pacific Medical Group Pacific Smiles Pacific Soils Engineering PCR Environmental Inc. Perez Bros, Inc PMV- Designer’s Builders
Prestige Automobile Raymond James RE/MAX Diamond Realty Royal Deli Sandy Today’s Realty Sanford Technology Group Sbarro Security Title Serrano Construction SH Enterprises Shieh Clinic Simpson Strongties South Pacific Petroleum Corp St. Lucy’s Eye Clinic Staywell Sweet Home Care Products TakeCare Tan Holdings Taniguchi Ruth Makio Architects Tanota Corporation TG Engineers P.C. Total Chemical Resources Travel Pacificana Trivision Media Group Triple J Enterprises
Organization Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Episcopal Church in Micronesia Guam Business Partners Guam Junior Golf League Hyatt Japan Foundation Japanese Club Kerr Cochran Foundation Paul’s (In Memory of Teja Singh Sachdev) St. John’s School Parent Teacher
Association St. John’s School STUCO Estate of Richard J. Szumiel
Faculty and Staff Elmer Alves Norman Babia Fatima Bamo Patricia Bennett Clemente “Jun” Berroya Emily Caseres Joe Chargualaf Michelle Crisostomo Adele Dimalanta Karen Flores Pete Flores Mike Franquez Analiza Ganeb Cait Gayle Fumiko Harada Loida Hidalgo Maria Johnson Bob Kelley Danielle Larsen Jenny Leung Janet Lising MJ Lubao Vivian Marutani Denise Mathews Christine McCormic Joy Miralles Jennifer Muna Marlyn Oberiano Marcelle Odi Molly Olah Tom Pearson Renee Perez Thomas Petra Nancy Provido Sonya Quinata Terry Reffell Judith Reyes
Financial support from parents, grandparents, guardians, alumni, faculty and staff, and friends provides outstanding resources and exceptional opportunities for our students and programs.
Albert San Agustin Lois Skanse Jackie Strandhagen Prescy Susim Thera Tik Mali Ujiie Michelle Untalan Pam Valencia Rita Van Eaton Tony Yamasaki
Individual Pedro and Fe Ada Mrs. Aguilar CV Alegria Stuart and Yukiko Aricayos Rory and Prescy Bacalia Mark Baldyga Ladd and Fran Baumann Ketut Bradley Patrick and Jennifer Bulaon Paul Callahan Maria Calvo Jessica Chang Mr. Chen Dr. Yang (Luke) Chang Elvin and Alice Chiang Arthur and Joy Clark Georgette Concepcion Joaquin Cook Roger and Leslie Crouthamel Marjorie DeBenedictis Leah Duenas Marylou Dulay Jun and Sumiko Espaldon Jerome and Carina Fejerang Tina Fell
Mrs. Fitzgibon The Rt. Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick Nieves Flores Ralph and Terry Freeman Leon Gavras Ann Gorby Tor and Manami Gudmundsen Ronie and Rita Gumban Roberto Hallare Michelle Hildreth Nelson Hildreth Tana Honeycutt Mr. & Mrs. Long Huan Bart and Rita Jackson Lisa Jensen David and Theresa John Jeffrey Johnson and Joy Opinion Jere and Dar Johnson Roseann Jones Deane Jones Dorene Kanoh Mr. Byung Kim and Sung Hee Hong Mrs. Kloppenburg Kenzo Kobayashi Jonathan and Samantha Kriegel Momo Ku Fazilat Langer Jamie Lee and Family Kim Lee Sang Dae/Young Lee William/Sun-Franklin Lee Eun Jae & Kyung Jae Lee Franklin Lee Richard and Wendy Legaspi Johnny Lim Rosemary Loveridge
Kevin and Patricia Malakooti Irene Maliaman Alexandra McCready Michael and Audra McGinnis Stephanie Mendiola Jeffrey and Lerna Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Meyers Tae Hong Min Ho Suk Moon Dan and Julie Murrell Florita Oberiano Rene and Diana Ong Arnel Oscianas John Pangilinan Dorothy Chaves and Neil Paynter Margaret Perez Frank Perez Thomas Poole Michael and Theresa Sablan Sunaina Sachdej Veena Sachdev Saied Safabaksh Imelda Santos Karina Santos Gabriel Simon Mrs. Soyama Iris Su and Family Mika Inayoshi-Sule Daniel and Melinda Swavely Patricia L. G. Taimanglo, PH.D. Mr. & Mrs. Takeda Jean Taniguchi Mrs. Taylor Philip Tsutsui Jinhui Wang Peter Wilkinson Leslie and Peggie Wong
Amy Woo James Woo Gerald Woo Nelson Xu Robert and Hae Yang Dennis and Linda Yeomans Yong Chin Yi Young Yi Tsuyoshi Yoneyama Ya Na Yoo Kim Anderson Young Jae Yu You Sou Zou
Alumni Crena Bryerly ‘92 Dylan Bryerly (1984-1992) * Seong Cho Joy Clark ‘93 Joaquin Cook ‘97 Dylan Franquez ‘18 Mariana Cook-Hyunh ‘01 Ryan Johnson ‘00 * Madelyn Flaherty Kelley Wanjoo Kim Dr. Luan Nguyen ‘97 Kristin Oberiano ‘12 Kevin Oberiano ‘14 Jennifer Shen ‘04 Tara Perez-Steffy ‘94 Tomoko Suinn ‘97 * Sinforoso Tolentino
* Graduated in 9th grade, before Upper School was established in 1987
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Fine Arts St. John’s programs in Art, Music, and Drama are key components to student growth and development. Whether providing a basic outlet for personal enjoyment or supporting the exceptional talents of true artists, our seven excellent teachers have developed the coursework and curriculum to meet all of our students’ needs. Two-year International Baccalaureate courses are offered to juniors and seniors in drama, music, and visual arts. St. John’s music students have competed and performed in various venues on-island and internationally. Our International Baccalaureate Visual Arts students culminate their two years of preparation with a Senior Art Show each spring. Our younger singers have performed at Hong Kong Disneyland, and selected high school musicians annually participate in young musicians programs at Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. Each year our orchestra and glee club bring acclaim to our school in the Tumon Bay Music Festival and the Guam Chamber of Commerce Annual Song Festival. This summer St. John’s orchestra and glee club students performed in the Ms. Saigon (High School Edition) Theater Production in collaboration with Blessed Trinity Achiever’s Academy and Broadway Cebu in the Philippines. They performed with the Cebu Orchestra and sung with the pit chorus that en-
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livened the mixed student casts, giving them a deeper appreciation of musicianship. Our school’s drama department provides another excellent opportunity for talented students. Annual productions, presented with professional level quality, are highly acclaimed on island. Many of our actors and musicians also perform in community groups and presentations. New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, New England Conservatory of Music, the New School‘s Parson School of Design, Boston Conservatory at Berklee and the Rhode Island School of Design are among the prestigious institutions that have accepted our talented Alumni. The success of our Arts programs has generated class sizes that overwhelm our current resources—a happy challenge indeed! With the raising of $85,000 during a Sunday Musical Brunch at the Dusit Thani and our 55th Anniversary Celebration, we have the seeds of funding for a much anticipated Fine Arts Center. This addition to our campus will support our arts programs with a state-of-the art facility for learning and performing. This fund-raising project presents an exciting opportunity for patrons of the arts at St. John’s School.
Gym Restoration Project St. John’s Dale Jenkins Gynmasium has served as a major focal point on our campus for over two decades. Not only has it been used as a physical educational classroom and a homecourt for interscholastic games, but it has also hosted numerous events including drama productions, talent shows, pep rallies, large school assemblies, all-school chapels, graduation ceremonies, art shows and open house events. For twenty years, the gym floor has remained unchanged and was in need of a new surface. A major floor renovation was essential not just for aesthetics, but to provide a safe surface for students and visitors alike. This project was carried out over the summer and took approximately 6 weeks to complete. In order to accomplish this project, $150,000 was needed for the stripping and repainting of the floor surface. A portion of this year’s Capital Assessment fund was allocated towards the gym restoration project. Support from the St. John’s community was needed to supplement in the funding of the new gym flooring. Funds that go toward the Gym Restoration Project will support our outstanding athletic program, including more upgraded facilities, equipment and training, providing students with an array of opportunities for physical challenge and personal growth.
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55th Annual Golf Tournament Each year St. John’s School hosts a golf tournament to raise donations for the Knights for Knights scholarship program. Last year, 108 golfers participated in the 18 hole twoperson scramble at Onward Mangilao Golf Resort. Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of St. John’s School, the golf tournament helped raise over $20,000, with the generous support of corporate sponsors, who year-afteryear donate to St. John’s. Members of the St. John’s community – students, parents, teachers, and administrators - came out in full force to welcome golfers, watch hole-in-one holes, and enjoy a day out in the sun. The St. John’s School Upper School golf team also joined the tournament, playing the challenging, yet beautiful ocean-side golf course. In addition to receiving prizes donated by sponsors, the winners of the golf tournament were also awarded with trophies. The Knights for Knights scholarship program ensures that the school can continue to support students and families who are in financial need. These students contribute to the St. John’s community and go on to achieve success in higher education and their future careers.
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CREATING A PATHWAY FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS Mr. Ramon Fama & Daughter Alyssah Financial Aid Family & Volunteer The first time Alyssah thought about studying at St. John’s School was in the 6th Grade when she visited St. John’s for an Academic Challenge Bowl. Each time the Fama family drove past St. John’s, she would utter, “Daddy, I want to go here.” She believed that she found the school with a rigorous academic curriculum and a reputable drama program that would cater to her interests. Alyssah’s dedication to her studies was evident as she attended multiple distinguished summer programs in the United States, was valedictorian at Saint Anthony Catholic School, and finished second in her class during her freshman year at the Academy of Our Lady of Guam. Through the financial aid program, Alyssah was given the opportunity to fulfill her dream of becoming a St. John’s Knight. She has portrayed exemplary qualities by participating in numerous drama productions, being presented the Drama Award,
serving as the Asia Pacific International Club Vice President during her senior year, as well as being a member of both the National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society. By being challenged academically, she was molded to develop strong study and work habits. Given St. John’s excellent academic reputation, advanced courses, dedicated teachers and college guidance counselors, she was granted with a generous scholarship at George Washington University. Mr. Ramon Fama, Alyssah’s father mentioned that all this would not have been possible if she had not attended St. John’s School. While studying at St. John’s, the Fama family had been giving back to the school. Not only did Mr. Fama actively volunteer at the school’s library during his spare time, he and his daughter also volunteered in many events, including the school’s annual golf tournaments. Alyssah and her family believes that St. John’s School laid the foundation that will help her with her future endeavers. “Our overall experience at St. John’s School felt like home. We were treated like family. Alyssah
was welcomed by her classmates with open arms,” Mr. Fama stated. “Although I’ve only attended this school for 3 years, I’ve seen growth and progress in myself. I am proud of the person I am today,” shared Alyssah. The generosity of donors provides opportunities for promising students like Alyssah, to achieve their academic goals. Last year, more than $500,000 was awarded in financial aid ($100,000 of Church Scholarship) to 23% percent of our student body. In order for St. John’s School to provide high-quality education to the best students, it is necessary to reach deserving students regardless of their economic circumstances. Gifts to the scholarship fund make a powerful statement of encouragement and belief in our students’ futures.
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PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION PTA THANKS YOU for your commitment to the school and your child’s education. With the help of parents, guardians, teachers and our generous donors, school year 2017-18 was another successful year. The widely attended Fall Festival on October 27 was held to support St. John’s student organizations and raised over $2,200 for participating student groups. Just over $2,000 was raised on clothing sales and the Parent Student Dance in November. The signature 5K Family Fun Run on February 10 was an exciting community event, with over $13,000 raised to fund grants that support teacher and classroom resources and technology.
tition among schoolmates. Students from grades 3 to 12 competed in relay races, obstacle courses, dodge ball, volleyball, and other fun competitions. Lower grades, Pre-kindergarten through grade 2, participated in Wacky Olympics, a series of indoor games managed by parent volunteers.
books include Google’s set of apps and other web-based programs meant to make it easier for students and teachers to work with each other.
The PTA reached the end of the year with a healthy account balance of $31,650 which will be used for teacher grants to be awarded and distributed in the 2018-19 school year and future years.
Five garden tables and seedlings were purchased for the Lower School students’ garden projects, supporting hands-on activities and exploration outside of the classroom.
Sports Day in March was an active morning of fun and friendly compe-
Grants totaling $15,000 were awarded and distributed in the 2017-18 school year to fund music, science and technology equipment and so much more. Twenty new Chromebooks were distributed in Chromebook carts. The Chrome-
Your support of the PTA has allowed them to raise funds to enhance resources and programs such as these, adding unique and enriching experiences to students’ education.
PTA Executive Board (2017-2018 SY) President
Vice President of Ways & Means
Member at Large
Treasurer
Publicity
LS Representative
Secretary
Special Events Chair
MS Representative
Vice President of Parental Support
Membership Chair
US Representative
Doreen Kanoh Lisa Kidder
Michelle Crisostomo Eveline Campus
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Manami Gudmundsen Bianca Kamai Darlene Niu
Marlyn Oberiano
Clarissa Patague Danielle Larsen
Shayna Afaisen Cait Gayle
A T E A C H ER’S G E N E ROSI T Y
Ms. Lois Skanse
Lois Skanse was born in Warm Springs, Oregon, where her father took a job as a minister with the Presbyterian Church during the Great Depression. Her family then moved to Seattle, where she grew up. In 1982 she moved to Guam with her husband who was hired as a chaplain, and she began her job as the Lower School Religion Teacher at St. John’s School.
support the school financially. Leading graciously by example, she allocated regular contributions from her paycheck to go towards the school’s scholarship fund. She later took ownership and wrote her own stewardship letter to the faculty. Her hope is to give all deserving students, regardless of their economic circumstances, a chance to thrive at St. John’s.
Working at St. John’s for 36 years, she has witnessed the school change in certain ways. She pointed out that high school was only added in the early 90s, so her first three children had to graduate from other schools on Guam while her youngest son , Gregory Skanse, was able to finish high school at St. John’s in 1991. “What a difference it made in his life and attitude toward education,” Lois said. She noticed a greater motivation in him to study. Upon graduating, he was invited to several great universities as well as given college credit for the IB classes he took at St. John’s.
Upon Gregory’s passing from a congenital heart disease, she increased her donations and dedicated her contributions in memory of him. In April of 2017 she was recognized and honored during a ceremony held for donors whose contributions have reached or exceeded $10,000. A plaque with her name was permanently added to the St. John’s Giving Wall prominently displayed in the school’s main office.
After Gregory had graduated, she recalled receiving a letter encouraging the faculty and staff to help
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Teaching at St. John’s School has been a huge fulfillment in her life. She has seen the successes of many students over the years and now teaches some of their children. She said, “I am very proud of this school and have no doubt that St. John’s is the best school on island.”
“I am very proud of this school and have no doubt that St. John’s is the best school on island.”
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LOOKING FORWARD As we drive towards continuous excellence, we look toward the future, and the ways we must continue to respond to changes around us. If you feel deeply, as we do, that St. John’s is the school to believe in, the school that shares your values and our hope for the future, please join us in our persistent drive toward excellence that never waivers. You’ve long been a part of the family, now become part of the St. John’s legacy. Fifty-six years is just the beginning.
Support for the Giving Campaign demonstrates the loyalty, commitment, and generous spirit of our St. John’s community. Gifts, large and small, make possible the enhanced resources and programs that make each student’s education unique and powerful. And you can direct your gift to a particular area of the Annual Fund that is most meaningful to you. • Science & Technology • Fine Arts • Gym Restoration • Scholarships & Financial Assistance • Endowments
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Giving Levels Knights’ Club
$50 - $99
Headmaster’s Club
$100 - $499
Trustees’ Club
$500 - $999
Founders’ Club Founders’ Lifetime Club
$1,000 and above Accumulated Annual Gifts of $10,000 or more.
Make a gift Ways you can give St. John’s School is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Contributions to St. John’s can qualify as tax deductible. For more information, please email development@stjohnsguam.com or call (671) 646-8080.
Give Online: Visit stjohnsguam.com/giving to make your gift or set up automatic payments through paypal or a debit or credit card. Checks made payable to St. John’s School can be mailed to: St. John’s School Development Office 911 North Marine Corps Drive Tamuning, Guam 96913
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ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL Tel: (671) 646-8080 | www.stjohnsguam.com 911 North Marine Corps Drive, tamuning, Guam 96913