Annual Report 2013-2014

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ANNUAL REPORT ST. MARY’S – 20 Years of Milestones

2013-14 ANNUAL REPORT

DEAR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, St. Mary’s School’s extraordinary 20-year trajectory is no accident. From the vibrant incarnation of Founder Father Sillers’ vision – to create “a school strong in academic and moral development, with an emphasis on values” – to the IBinspired curriculum and global philosophy that permeate the school today, St. Mary’s School never stops advancing. Thanks, in no small measure, to you.

It has been the steady dedication and generosity of our parents, faculty, administrators, alumni parents, grandparents, corporations, foundations and friends which has delivered us here. The 2013-2014 school year, a milestone in our history, is no different. The 2013-2014 Annual Fund generated over $565,000, and combined with other fundraising efforts (Gala, Fund-A-Need, and Golf Classic) brings our total philanthropic gifts to $1,105,590.

Your gifts – this year, and since the beginning – have made it possible for St. Mary’s School to grow as an institution, devoted to its mission. These gifts add critical resources necessary to enhance the student experience, and help us sustain our exceptional academic programs, faculty and facilities. During the 2013-2014 school year, your dollars enabled us to improve classroom technology, underwrite faculty development programs, purchase new and innovative art resources, upgrade athletic facilities and, most importantly, enrich the educational life of every St. Mary’s student.

Our gratitude for your gifts is beyond words; we recognize, daily, the connection between your steadfast financial support and the vitality of our academic environment. We also count as blessings the substantial amounts of time and talent devoted to our school by trustees, parents and alumni volunteers. This level of charity within our own community is, again, a manifestation of mission.

As we look forward to our next twenty years, we will continue to invest our resources with progress in mind, while remaining true to our founding vision.

Thank you for helping to build a lasting legacy here at St. Mary’s School. We are proud to serve such a wonderful community.

Sincerely,

Sharon Taylor Head of School

Nicole McMackin

Chair, Board of Trustees

Lisa Vogel

Chair, Development Committee

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THANK YOU!

THANK YOU! 2013-2014 NEW GIFTS OTHER GIVING

$183,590 EVENTS

(GALA & GOLF)

$357,000 ANNUAL FUND

$565,000 TOTAL

$1,105,590

As a result of your generous support, St. Mary’s received $1,105,590 in new gifts during the 2013-14 school year.

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FINANCIAL REPORT Other

Contributions/ Fundraising

$232,291

1.7%

$1,105,590

8.3%

Investment Income

Tuition & Related Fees

Advancement Fundraising

88.1%

4.1%

$11,849,220

$524,251

General & Administrative

$2,818,478

21.8%

Program

$9,555,365

74.1%

$158,926

1.2%

SOURCE OF OPERATING FUNDS

USE OF OPERATING FUNDS

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ANNUAL FUND ANNUAL FUND with Gratitude

Every fundraising endeavor at

St. Mary’s School has, at its core, a shared objective: to enhance the educational experience for our students. The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of our efforts.

Gifts to the Annual Fund allow us to reach beyond the school’s general operating budget and build mission-driven innovation, year by year, into St. Mary’s learning. With tuition, we can confidently provide superior education steeped in Christian values to our student body. But it is community largesse – through the Annual Fund – that allows us to thrive.

ANNUAL FUND COMMITTEE Mark and Kathy Brandenberger, Co-Chairs Tiffany Ensign Natalie Fanticola Melissa Harris Jennifer Kostich Kris Martinez Pam McFadden Pokey Thompson Linda Wensinger

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The success of our 2013-2014 Annual Fund is on full display, campus-wide. Here are just a few examples of your gifts in action: STEM curriculum, vastly expanded…

4 Purchased 62 new iPads and software allowing first graders to take virtual journeys across the country and tour landmarks coast to coast.

4 Introduced new Middle School technology electives, encouraging greater focus in areas such as stop-motion animation and computer construction.

4 EEP classrooms received two additional white boards, greatly enhancing math instruction.

A larger palette, for the ARTS… 4 Added four outdoor easels to the Early Education Program, allowing our youngest artists to gather inspiration through nature.

4 Purchased 12 musical keyboards and 22 guitars for the Lower and Middle School Music Department. Students now learn to read music while acquiring basic skills, optimizing brain function frequently associated with early instrument instruction.

4 A highly coveted theater program was added to the Middle School curriculum, which integrates all aspects of theatrical production.

Classroom Enhancements and Student Enrichment…

4 Early Preschool classrooms were fitted with natural, eco-friendly furniture in toddler sizes. In addition, preschool students received a SMART table to play with – interactively – with shapes and sizes.

4 Instructional Aides were hired for all Lower School classrooms, enabling head teachers to provide more small group and one-on-one instruction.

Health, Wellness, and Athletics…

4 Incorporated Velocity Sports Performance training into our Lower and Middle School athletic program.

4 Integrated new tools and games from Project Adventure into the P.E. program.

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THANK YOU ST. MARY’S FAMILIES Visionaries Circle John and Sonya Bauer

Millennium Circle Richard and Summer Fish Arnd and Beate Kaldowski Travis and Laura Oliver Kevin and Kirsten Rabe Adam and Jana Williams Head of School Circle Shawn and Keri Baldwin Thomas and Brandy Beadel Matthew and Serena Benson Mark and Kathy Brandenberger Xiaokun and Dave Chew Curtis and Tiffany Ensign Mitchell and Lisa Fuerst Curt and Nona Grayson Michael and Kelly Green Steven and Stacy Holder Merritt and Kirsten Horning David and Stacey Kinney Scott Lester and Jane Lester Reed and Nicole McMackin Bruce and Kerry Norman Peter and Pamela Pellizzon David and Donna Sears Reza and Laura Shirangi Robert and Jana St. John Mel and Sharon Taylor Nicolaas and Madeleine Vlok Ed and Lisa Vogel Sustainers Circle Eric and Virginia Alspaugh Anonymous (3) Vito and Tiffany Antoci Sam and Pamela Auriemma Chris and Marci Bates Jason and Tara Boreyko Cary and Alisa Breese Anthony and Mary Caldarone Ricardo and Suzanne Chance Richard and Julie Cherney Anthony and Lizabeth Codet Jim and Gretchen Conroy

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Jay and Sherrie Cunningham The Dominguez Family Marc and Kathy Fanticola Michele and Heather Floriani Michael and Kathryn Gabrielian Ravi and Swati Gandhi Scott and Tracy Grove Alex and Chantal Guerdat Richard and Leslie Heard Richard and Cynthia Hedley Donald and Vivian Keena Rafer and Tracy Kingston Kevin and Lorrain Kramer Ken Martinez Gregory McCollum and Jeffrey Van Hoosear Gordon and Anne Marie McNeill Pedro and Britta Mota Ryan and Jamie Murphy Drew and Wendy Ohlmeyer Glen and Elizabeth Olsheim Mel and Fabiana Owens Jonathan Phillips and Krista Nicholds Anthony and Julie Sindoni Thomas and Katherine Stellar Matthew and Jill Stewart Michael and Pokey Thompson Thomas and Lisa Traylor Alex and Shelly Volk Arnold and Linda Wensinger Patrons J.J. and Christa Abraham Bryan and Lexie Allen Anonymous (5) Joseph and Bo Audette John and Paula Baldwin Joe and Chris Barry Anthony Bird and Melissa Crew James and Eleesha Brant Jason and Stephanie Bryden Shawn and Christine Bullock Kevin and Jennie Carter The Cheves Family Melvin Chiba and Akiko Yarita-Chiba James and Christine Cormie John and Kimi Corris Jim and Joyce Cowden Brian and Jennifer Craycraft Peter DeCarlo and Semira Bayati Heidi Dong Charles and Flavia Eifrig Christian and Natalie Fanticola Joseph Francis and Carolyn Lennan Thomas and Victoria Gorski James and Marni Grass John and Melissa Harris Chad and Andrea Hett Giraldo and Cecilia Hierro

Brent and Jessica Hill Sidney Ho and Lesley Kurose Andrew and Sheila Hoffmann Kevin and Sharon Howard Anthony and Veronica Jacobson Philip and Michele Kempik Ryan and Erin Kerrigan Lindsay Davenport and Jonathan Leach Mike and Alicia Long Jason and Rebecca Malecka Christopher and Heather Marsh Michael and Zyda Martinez Alexander Mathews and Kymberly Nelson Patrick and Alicia McCalla Kenneth and Cheryl Miamidian Bob and Britt Michaelian Mike and Molly Mohammed Thomas and Natalie Moran Tom and Jill Moro Daniel Nadruz and Deanna Cicchetti Kurt and Lori Openshaw Bruce and Shelley Orcutt Thomas and Christina Orsini Michael and Melina Pellini William Phillips and Mary O’Toole-Phillips Steele Platt Tracy and Valerie Price Sukhjit and Raj Purewal Bert and Belle Regeer Phillip and Carolyn Rodas Gina Olsen Bill and Kathy Sieck Ramzi and Natalie Sliheet Paul and Vanessa Strickland Gary and Christine Teichrow Terry Tullis and Jennifer Portnoff Tullis Robert and Michelle Wagner David Wilson Darryl and Jennifer Withrow Terry Yee

Friends Aziz Abaha and Marianna Pellissier Farrokh and Sara Alemzadeh Patrick and Ayliz Allen Robert and Debora Alvarez Anonymous (12) Jeff and Liana Augustini Jonathan Auth and Melissa Przeklasa Auth Sasan Aval and Hena Vejdany Glenn and Laura Ballantyne Michael and Kara Barreiro Diane Blake Jorge and Ana Blanco Bryan and Cynthia Blattman Jared and Heather Bohonus Spring Bowles Tracy and Robin Brandt Michael and Yvonne Brewer Kristin Brinkema and Lisa Stevens Philip and Erika Brown Joseph and Suzanne Bucaro David and Virtue Byrd Charles and Reid Carter Tom Chan Mark and Anne Chapman Michael and Keri Chen Donald Christensen and Selena Knight Thomas and Marina Ciccone Kevin Clark and Amber Lapham Clark Steven and Caroline Collins Matthew and Kelly Cool James and Alison Cox Craig and Wendy Cullen Christopher Dalgaard and Lisa Cacciato-Dalgaard Giuliano D’Alterio and Olga Timokhina Paul and Leslie Deakin Reza Dejbakhsh and Shila Charati Patrick and Keri Del Conte Raj and Mari Dhingra Cliff and Christine Downie Julio and Jennifer Duarte

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Frank Dubey and Genny Boccardo-Dubey Cosmin and Laura Dumitrescu David and Kathy Dumain Keivan Edalat and Roxana Ainechi Jesse Elizalde and Claudia Rendon Matthew and Rebecca Emes Jeffrey and Erica Enes William Engelbrecht and Marie Doulaverakis Reza and Nina Etedali Jun and Magda Eun Terry and Lori Evans Alex and Deavina Ewert Sima Fard Alex and Rebekah Fernandez Geralyn Flanagan Andrew and Lucila Foerster Jeffrey and Maria Frank Scott and Patricia Frazier Michael and Katarina Frech Chris and Toni Fuentes Sam and Tasha Gabal Ray and Sabina Gandhi Tom and Lara Giddings Todd and Julie Gillespie Daniel and Valentina Glassman Jason Glicksman and Leanne Larson Antonio and Stephanie Gonzalez Roger Gonzalez and Evelyn DuBon-Gonzalez Ashton and Ashley Good Raymond and Sofia Gottschalk Stacey Lindberg and Leslie Gould Ryan and Basean Grant Matthew and Lisa Gray Noel Green and Aniko Dragan Lewis and Marianne Gryziewicz Youse and Lata Guia Dave and Jill Guinosso David and Barbara Gwynn Chris and Karen Haggard Kamran and Lorraine Hamidi James and Cynthia Harkins Jeff and Heather Haworth Christopher and Rayna Herman Matthew and Coral Heslin Greg and Jami Hill James and Susana Hite Nima and Courtney Homayounieh Alexander and Michele Isaly Craig and Andrea Jacobin Hossein and Sanaz Jahangiri Timothy and Mari Anna Johnson Dean and Heather Kaese Kyle and Dawn Kane Iksoo and Jeanne Kang Ben Kante and Joni Rogers-Kante David and Phoebe Karr Samuel and Claudia Kechejian

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Thomas and Sandy Kelly Malek and Gina Khouri Paul and Catherine Kim Joseph King and H. Cody Leng Kevin and Susan Kinsey Frank and Bethany Kirchhoff Steven and Amy Knuff Kimberly Komrosky Vladimir Kostich and Jennifer Cooper-Kostich Ryan and Melissa Yu Labovitch Trevor and Mary Lattin Timothy and Quynh Lau Matthew and Tenley Lawton Anthony Lazard John Le and Thuy Nguyen Mark and Eva Lehman Drew Lehmann Gary and Dawn Levine Scott Liles and Maureen Quigley Brian and Mary Jane Lim Colin and Danielle Logan Larry and Davy Maddox Kaveh Mahjoob and Sharzad Marashi Brian and Amanda Manahan Chad and Stacy Marsh Chris and Kristin Martin David and Kristine Martinez Richard and Susan Masson Ari and Jasmin Master Richard and Kali Mather Jeremy and Dana Matteson Gregory and Kathryn Mayes Evan and Kristin McDaniel Bradford and Kara McEachern Neil and Pam McFadden Miles and Calli McGann Erik and Sondra Michelsen Scott and Sabrina Miller Jeffrey and Maggie Minhas Dustin and Tracey Mittelsteadt Wayde and Debbie Morales Andrew and Linda Morrow John and Gabriella Muri James and Brenda Murphy Matthew and Christine Musial Sinqui and Richard Musto Angela Natale Robert and Christina Nenninger Gregory and Cynthia Newman Jeff and Keely Ng Mark and Stephanie Nielsen David and Angelica Novick Steven and Emily Odgers Richard Oliver and Mary Stewart-Oliver Roxane Olsh John and Teresa O’Neill Grant and Sandy Palenske

Matthew and Susan Paroly Mark Pearce Norman and Marcy Pearson Kim Pendleton Luke and Jacque Perisin Leroy and Cyndie Pettit John and Allison Phillips Bob and Jan Pickering John and Rosie Pla Eric and Claire Poulsen Richard and Kim Principale Derek and Danielle Purcell Christy and P.J. Quealy Nancy Qushair Timothy and Nichole Rapp Richard and Tracy Rees David and Hilary Reuter Larry and Michele Rogers Craig and Cathy Rooney Christopher and Valerie Ross Robert and Angela Rowe Jeff and Kimberly Rudel Brian and Julie Russ Mark and Janice Sakabe Alexander and Ethel Salter Robert and Natalie Saman Charles and Lynette Scarano Seyed Shahrokni and Shiva Shokouhi Milad and Jacqueline Shara Sami and Leslie Shihabi Jasmine Shodja Steven and Nancy Silver James and Amanda Simpson Steve and Laura Singh Howard and Peggy Snyder David and Sherri Sprague Michael Stephens Michael and Lauren Sterner Julian and Brooke Tafreshi Jeffrey and Amber Tatch Stephan and Natalie Taylor Paige Tecca Jason and Elenna Tobin Jeffrey and Laura Trevena Michael and Christine Truong Craig and Rhonda Tudor Jorge Tuesta Vikas Tuteja and Monisha Shahani Todd and Maureen Vacca Arturo and Kristin Valdez Arne and Anne Marie Valum Carlo and Candace Van den Bosch Michael and Janet Vandenburg Dave and Lola Vautrin Francesco Vecchione and Eleonora Valtolina Vecchione Brian and Natalie Villanueva

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Leila Volkmann Christy Wentworth Cindy Wetmore Jim and Dawn Wharrie Ryan and Heather Wilkins Michael Williams Thaddeus and Jocelyn Williams Scott and Tami Wingate Cody and Rebecca Winter Douglas and Monnie Wolter Ronald Wood Mike and Callie Wray Nimi and Mimi Yogaratnam Susie Yun Jonathan and Kristal Zacharias Eric and Chelsea Zimmerman

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Shawn Baldwin Mark Campaigne Mary Beth Dougherty Dave Kinney Scott Lester Nicole McMackin Pam Pellizzon Donna Sears Matt Stewart Sharon Taylor Lisa Vogel

GRANDPARENTS

Raj and Marta Bhathal Steve and Sheral Burke LeRoy and Arleen Cox Bruno and Eileen Delfino Jerry and Janet Elliott George and Leslie Ellis Bill and Margarete Ernisse Robert and Marcia Gallegos Aric and Suzette Glanville John and Lindy Glassco Brad and Sara Gregory Lewis Gryziewicz Sr. and Marianne Gryziewicz George and Judy Herman Patricia and Ken Martinez Margaret Matthews - Berenson Bill and Alice Medina Tony and Vivian Monis Thomas and Susan Moran Carl and Donna Nelson Sherwin Ng Sidney and Nancy Petersen Miguel and Margarita Pla Patrick and Elizabeth Quealy Jim and Dorothy Sakabe Joyce Saturley Margie Schubert Richard Strohmeier Nancy Williams

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FACULTY & STAFF Eric Alafa Kelly Anastes Athena Anderson Anonymous (2) Stella Bachelder Kathryn Bennett Vida Bonakdar Brandy Bounds Erin Bratcher Lisa Stevens Kirsten Brown Lynda Burchill Virtue Byrd Alexandria Campbell Jaclyn Carrillo Dan C’deBaca Olivia Chang Mark Chapman Jaime Chou Jamie Christman Bonnie Cotter Jim Cox Leslie Curtis Keri Del Conte Brandi Demsko Timothy and Lisa Dennis Christine Downie Kerstin Dracolakis Rebecca Emes Maureen Falcy Courtney Field Lorin Finch Lucy Foerster Ludivine Forte Peggy Fowler Christine Fox Vince Fragasso Brittany Fujiyama Gretchen Gabreski Glen Galarpe Heidi Galloway Lisa Garceau Katie Gargano Haley Garrity Kristen Gilhooley Anne Goudreau Marna Graham Noel Green Martin Guisar Kendall Hacche Kelly Halbeck Michelle Harmon Jeff Haworth Melanie Higgins Katie Hobbins Amy Hoffman Jamie Hoffnagle Billy Hong

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Madlen Hulme Sydnee Hulse Kellie Jelic Roxanne Kane Jeanne Kang Claudia Kechejian Amy Knuff Kimberly Komrosky Walt Linaweaver Karen Loomis Sheri Lowry Cathy Lundberg Kimberly Mansfield Chelsea McGuinness David Miller Dustin Mittelsteadt Erfan Mojaddam Kourtney Moodie Kimberly Moraitis Magaly Moran Susie Morganstern Richard Mortimer Sarah Nadler Angela Natale Jennifer Nechvatal Peter Newhall Catherine Nguyen John O’Brien Carolyn Ochs Emily Olsen Maren Oom Doug Patterson Kristen Peters Cyndie Pettit Shari Pratt Danell Puetz Pamela Quevedo Pamela Quinn Nancy Qushair Sheila Rafat Jennifer Risner Lynn Rollison Janice Rucktenwald Natalie Russell Cynthia Sanchez Katelyn Schneider Karen Sexton Cathy Smith Sherri Sprague Lauren Sterner Carol Stipes Elizabeth Tierney Jeffrey Tremblay Elizabeth Trullench Arturo Valdez Juli Van Eizenga Leila Volkmann Jocelyn Williams Carrie Zulanas

PARENTS OF ALUMNI William Chionis Lorellen Green Scott and Karen Green

FRIENDS

Wayne Calco Rush Hill John and Kimberly Ireland Eric Sirkow

CORPORATIONS/ FOUNDATIONS

1st Pacific Capital Allergan, Inc. Allianz Asset Management Bank of America Brookfield Residential Properties Capital Group Capital Group Cos. Champion Lumber Company China Cables Direct Corporate Executive Board Edison International Edwards Lifesciences Eli Lilly and Company eScrip GE Capital Hacker Industries Hausman Family Foundation Health Strategies, Inc. Hormel Foods Corporation Invensys Operations Management Irvine Technology Corp.

Kroger M. Fredric & Co. Microsoft Morgan Stanley Network for Good Pacific Life Insurance PIMCO Ralphs Grocery Company Schoola State Farm Insurance Tom Gorski Synergroup Systems, Inc. Target Wells Fargo Advisors Wells Fargo Bank Western Digital Corp.

Wyland Foundation

St. Mary’s 2013-2014 Annual Report gratefully acknowledges donors who made gifts to the school between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. We have made every effort to spell names correctly and print accurate information. If any errors or omissions are noted, we apologize and ask that you notify the Development Office at development@smaa.org so our records may be corrected.

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NEW FAMILY CIRCLE

A special thank you to the following New Families that have joined our community of supporters…

J.J. and Christa Abraham Bryan and Lexie Allen Patrick and Ayliz Allen Anonymous (9) Joseph Audette Jonathan Auth and Melissa Przeklasa Auth Jorge and Ana Blanco Michael and Yvonne Brewer Michael and Keri Chen James and Christine Cormie Christopher Dalgaard and Lisa Cacciato-Dalgaard Heidi Dong Alex and Deavina Ewert Jeffrey and Maria Frank Mitchell and Lisa Fuerst Ravi and Swati Gandhi Ray and Sabina Gandhi Tom and Lara Giddings Ryan and Basean Grant James and Marni Grass Alexander and Chantal Guerdat Youse and Lata Guia Dave and Jill Guinosso Kamran and Lorraine Hamidi Richard and Cynthia Hedley Giraldo and Cecilia Hierro

Greg and Jami Hill Sidney Ho and Lesley Kurose Steven and Stacy Holder Nima and Courtney Homayounieh Merritt and Kirsten Horning Craig and Andrea Jacobin Arnd and Beate Kaldowski David and Phoebe Karr Ryan and Erin Kerrigan Kevin and Lorrain Kramer Ryan and Melissa Yu Labovitch Matthew and Tenley Lawton Lindsay Davenport and Jonathan Leach Gary and Dawn Levine Scott Liles and Maureen Quigley Jason and Rebecca Malecka Christopher and Heather Marsh Alexander Mathews and Kymberly Nelson Gregory and Kathryn Mayes Patrick and Alicia McCalla Gregory McCollum and Jeffrey Van Hoosear Evan and Kristin McDaniel Bradford and Kara McEachern Gordon and Anne Marie McNeill Bob and Britt Michaelian Scott and Sabrina Miller Jeffrey and Maggie Minhas

Tom and Jill Moro Bruce and Kerry Norman Richard Oliver and Mary Stewart-Oliver Thomas and Christina Orsini Mel and Fabiana Owens Michael and Melina Pellini Kim Pendleton John and Allison Phillips Sukhjit and Raj Purewal Christy and P.J. Quealy Timothy and Nichole Rapp Christopher and Valerie Ross Brian and Julie Russ Gina Olsen Steven and Nancy Silver Robert and Jana St. John Paul and Vanessa Strickland Stephan and Natalie Taylor Craig and Rhonda Tudor Ryan and Heather Wilkins Cody and Rebecca Winter Darryl and Jennifer Withrow Douglas and Monnie Wolter Mike and Callie Wray Eric and Chelsea Zimmerman

PAY IT FORWARD CIRCLE – CLASS OF 2014

This Circle is a new annual tradition for 8th grade families to demonstrate their support and gratitude for the school with a donation to the Annual Fund. Thank you to the following founding members …

Sam and Pamela Auriemma – Michael Auriemma ‘14 Laura and Glenn Ballantyne – Colin Ballantyne ‘14 Richard and Julie Cherney – Cole Cherney ‘14 The Cheves Family – Perry Cheves ‘14 Xiaokun and Dave Chew – Michael Chew ‘14 James and Christine Cormie – Brenden Cormie ‘14 Reza and Nina Etedali – Ash Etedali ‘14 Terry and Lori Evans – Justin Evans ‘14 Scott and Patricia Frazier – Aedan Frazier ‘14 Michael and Katarina Frech – Paul Frech ‘14 Tom and Lara Giddings – Caroline Giddings ‘14 Todd and Julie Gillespie – Elena Gillespie ‘14 David and Barbara Gwynn – Madeleine Gwynn ‘14 Andrew and Sheila Hoffmann – Marriott Hoffmann ‘14 Anthony and Veronica Jacobson – Giuliana Jacobson ‘14 Dean and Heather Kaese – Bryce Kaese ‘14 Joseph King and H. Cody Leng – Matthew King ‘14 Chris and Kristin Martin – Kaylin Martin ‘14 David and Kristine Martinez – Max Martinez ‘14 Jeremy and Dana Matteson – Natalie Matteson ‘14

Neil and Pam McFadden – Parker McFadden ‘14 Richard and Kali Mather – Samantha Mather ‘14 Mark and Stephanie Nielsen – David Nielsen ‘14 Emily and Steven Odgers – Isabelle Odgers ‘14 Emily and Steven Odgers – Jackson Odgers ‘14 Travis and Laura Oliver – Alex Oliver ‘14 John and Teresa O’Neill – Evan O’Neill ‘14 Norman and Marcy Pearson – Evan Pearson ‘14 Peter and Pamela Pellizzon – Giana Pellizzon ‘14 Peter and Pamela Pellizzon – John Pellizzon ‘14 John and Rosie Pla – Marisa Pla ‘14 Valerie and Tracy Price – Emma Price ‘14 Robert and Angela Rowe – Braden Rowe ‘14 Robert and Natalie Saman – Cameron Saman ‘14 Bill and Kathy Sieck – Christian Sieck ‘14 Howard and Peggy Snyder – Paityn Snyder ‘14 Michael Stephens – Zachary Stephens ‘14 Paige Tecca – Sean Byrne ‘14 Arne and Anne Marie Valum – Blake Valum ‘14 Terry Yee – Kevin Yee ‘14

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ST. MARY’S 20TH YEAR Historical Timeline

1994

2002

• Father Sillers opens his fourth school which he referred to as the Jewel in the Crown • September, First Day of school with new faculty

• First Annual Lip Sync, which later became the Variety Show

• New building opens (Gym, Library and Media Resource Center, Middle School labs, classrooms and art studio)

1998 • First Annual Golf Tournament

• First Annual Gala

• Trailers – only four classroom trailers

1996

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2000 • First St. Mary’s alumni hired

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2003 1995

1999

• First graduating class, 16 students

• First Soccer League Championship awarded

• 200 students total • More than a dozen classrooms, playgrounds, library and administrative offices

• First Summer Resort

1997 • First permanent building for Lower School opens

2001 • Track wins 1st of 11 County Championships

• The new Leadership program was included in the academic curriculum; including the Legacy Award • First group of students to graduate that started in Kindergarten • First laptop computers are introduced into classrooms

• The MYP earned International Baccalaureate candidacy • First Lacrosse League Championship Awarded

2008

• Four fifth and sixth grade students traveled internationally to participate in Maths Quest • New athletic field and playground equipment • Middle School “House” system began

• John O’Brien joins as Headmaster • Hosted an international exchange with the faculty and students of Luoling Foreign Language Experimental School in Shenzhen, China • First Drumline DAC Championship awarded

2006

2014

2010

• Enhanced STEM program

• First Annual St. Mary’s Cancer Awareness Assembly

Science

• Cheerleaders finish first at the American Championships

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Technology

• IB Reaccreditation

2012

• First Broadway-style school musical

20TH YEAR • First Annual International Student Exchange, 15 students traveled to Milan and welcomed students here • Hosts First Annual Track Invitational

2005

Math Engineering

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ST. MARY’S 20TH YEAR

2007 • Became an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School (preschool through grade eight) • Received reaccreditation with WASC and NAEYC; received accreditation from CAIS • Football wins County Championship

2011

2009 • First SMART Boards installed

• Father Sillers' 100th Birthday Celebration • Lower School Science Lab Opens • iPads integrated into curriculum • Arts Field Study to NY began

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• Athletic Field and Outdoor Play-areas Renovated • Receives 6 year accreditation from WASC/CAIS • Over 800 students enrolled

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OTHER GIVING OTHER GIVING Gifts in Kind-ness

PARKING SPACE FUNDRASIER John and Sonya Bauer Carl and Michele DiNicola Christian and Natalie Fanticola Chad and Kirsten Horning Anthony and Veronica Jacobson Brian and Jennifer Niccol Peter and Pam Pellizzon Joe and Sloan Purcell Matthew and Jill Stewart Vikas Tuteja and Monisha Shahani Nicolaas and Madeleine Vlok Ed and Lisa Vogel Adam and Jana Williams

RESTRICTED GIFTS

California Pharmacy Chronic Tacos Janice Davis Hausman Family Foundation Richard and Kali Mather Anne Marie Nelson Peter and Pamela Pellizzon William Phillips and Mary O’Toole Joseph and Sloan Purcell David and Donna Sears BarbaraAnn Shaffer Dennis Shaffer Reze and Laura Shirangi The Smart Foundation

IN-KIND GIFTS

Arrowhead Water Bonert’s Foods Chronic Tacos Clif Bar & Company Innocean Worldwide Stu and Melita Riddle Monica and Sue Riley Sun-Rype The Perfect Impression True Drinks, Inc. Whole Foods

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GOLF CLASSIC GOLF CLASSIC Linking Together

St. Mary’s parents and community leaders enjoyed a great day of golf at the 16th Annual St. Mary’s Golf Classic at El Niguel Country Club on September 16, 2013. Co-Chairs Greg and Cindy Newman, parents of two St. Mary’s students, noted, “because St. Mary’s helps students prepare for lives of purpose in the global community, the event theme, Around the World in 18 Holes, was a natural. Each hole represented a different country, complete with volunteers dressed in native attire with colorfully decorated international food and beverage stations to serve golfers.” Proceeds of the event were used to refurbish the St. Mary’s Gymnasium to complete the year-long athletic facilities improvement program.

GOLF CLASSIC COMMITTEE Greg and Cindy Newman, Co-Chairs Bob Fiorentino Don Keena Frank Kirchhoff Jen Shigei Julie Gillespie Linda Wensinger Pam Pellizzon Pamela McFadden

EVENT SPONSORS AND UNDERWRITERS

Aliso Viejo Country Club Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water Shawn Baldwin Family Burkhardt Family Chronic Tacos Cigar Oasis David Frank Group/OnQ Financial Neetu Dhillon El Niguel Country Club Fletcher Jones Motorcars Frazier Family Gillespie Family Honig Winery Kante Family Keena Family Lennar Dr. Ken Martinez McFadden Family Reed McMackin Family Newman Family Newport Beach Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Pellizzon Family Pick Up Stix Planet Beauty Ohlmeyer Family Sapphire Culinary Group Sears Family SeneGence International Stadium Brewery Co. Matt Stewart Family SwimSpot Wensinger Family Whole Foods Nancy Williams

FUND-A-NEED DONORS Sam and Pamela Auriemma John and Sonya Bauer Jorge and Ana Blanco Geoff and Kory Blum Edmond and Gigi Bourke Cary and Alisa Breese Michael and Yvonne Brewer Paul Carey Jin and Judy Chang Bob and Phyllis Fiorentino Robert and Pamela Fiorentino Julie and Todd Gillespie James and Bethany Goodyear Ben Kante and Joni Rogers-Kante John and Meghan Katzman Don and Vivian Keena Todd and Leslie Landreth Scott Lester Neil and Pam McFadden Gregory and Cynthia Newman Jeffrey and Keely Ng David Norwood John and Elizabeth O’Brien John and Teresa O’Neill Peter and Pamela Pellizzon Joseph and Sloan Purcell Craig and Cathy Rooney James Sears Paul and Vanessa Strickland Jeffrey Tremblay Ed and Lisa Vogel Adam and Jana Williams Scott and Tami Wingate

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SPRING GALA SPRING

GALA

Celebrating OUR School

ST. MARY’S ROARING 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

On March 22, 2014, the St. Mary’s community came together for the Roaring 20th Anniversary Gala. It was a truly wonderful evening of fellowship, fun, and fundraising in celebration of St. Mary’s School’s 20 year history!

Under the leadership of the Gala Co-Chairs, Tami Wingate and Claudia Kechejian and the entire Gala Committee, the evening was a tremendous success on all fronts, including the goal of raising funds for our school’s programs. In addition to the silent and live auction portions of the evening, we also held a Fund-A Need specifically earmarked to further develop the St. Mary’s STEM Program. In a matter of ten minutes our generous community raised over $121,000 to support the STEM Program. These gifts, combined with other funds raised at the Gala, produced a grand total of $223,000 net. In addition, we had over $50,000 worth of in-kind donations which helped to offset the expenses of the event.

St. Mary’s strong and supportive community has set the stage to move the school into the next 20 years!

GALA STEERING COMMITTEE

Tami Wingate, Co-Chair Claudia Kechejian, Co-Chair Madeleine Vlok, Data Management Chair Sofia Gottschalk, Auction Chair Erika Brown, Sponsorship Chair Lissette Fisher, Administration Chair Natalie Sliheet, Administration Chair Susan Masson, Décor Chair Sandy Palenske, Décor Chair Pokey Thompson, On-Campus Communications Chair Monnie Wolter, Night Volunteer Chair Scott Wingate, STEM Program Campaign Chair Bob Nenninger, Marketing Chair

GALA COMMITTEE

Ana Blanco Kory Blum Kathy Brandenberger Keri Chen Joyce Cowden Lisa Dalgaard Natalie Fanticola Marni Grass Karen Haggard Rayna Herman Chelsea Hilbert Anahita Kamali Cathy Kim Amanda Manahan Heather Marsh Kerry Norman Lori Openshaw Lucy Shirajian Atoosa Vakili Eleonora Valtolina Vecchione

PREMIER CORPORATE SPONSOR Newport Beach Dermatology and Plastic Surgery

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PREFERRED CORPORATE SPONSORS Cigar Oasis Michael Dunn Eusebio Photography Tenley K. Lawton, M.D. Lugano Diamonds Mix Marketing TAM Printing Uber

TOP-NOTCH CORPORATE SPONSORS

Almich & Associates Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers CalWest Educators Placement Carolyn Rife Photography Dreamwork Landscape Fuerst Family Kendall Jackson MB Executive Transportation Wines of South Africa (WOSA)

TABLE SPONSORS

The Rockefeller’s John & Sonya Bauer, Matt & Serena Benson, Scott & Tracy Grove, Bob & Britt Michaelian, Ed & Lisa Vogel, and Adam & Jana Williams The Vanderbilt’s Brian and Jennifer Craycraft Marcellus and Lissette Fisher JSerra Catholic High School Nicolaas and Madeleine Vlok The Astor’s John & Paula Baldwin, Joe & Chris Barry, Cary & Alisa Breese, Dave & Kristine Martinez, and Rick & Sinqui Musto Paul and Catherine Kim Thomas James Capital Inc., Tommy & Brandy Beadel

GENTLEMEN’S COMMITTEE SPONSORS Shawn Baldwin Chris Bates John Bauer Matt Benson Morgan Brown Marcellus Fisher Reed McMackin Mark Nielsen Glen Olsheim Kevin Rabe Rami Sliheet Matt Stewart Ed Vogel

GENERAL DONATIONS

Giuliano D’Alterio and Olga Timokhina Jim & Marni Grass Alex Mathews

STEM FUND-A-NEED DONORS

Sam and Pamela Auriemma John and Paula Baldwin Shawn and Keri Baldwin Joe and Chris Barry Thomas and Brandy Beadel Constantinos and Sandra Bekis Matthew and Serena Benson Jorge and Ana Blanco Jason and Tara Boreyko Jeff and Debra Bougher Mark and Kathy Brandenberger Cary and Alisa Breese David and Virtue Byrd Richard and Tara Capalbo Tom Chan Brian and Jennifer Craycraft Christopher and Lisa Dalgaard Andrew and Stacey deBruyne Peter and Semira DeCarlo John and Simone Devenny Paul Devitt Cliff and Christine Downie Frank and Genny Dubey Charles and Flavia Eifrig Christian and Natalie Fanticola Michael and Nicole Finn Marcellus and Lissette Fisher Scott and Patricia Frazier Mitchell and Lisa Fuerst Sam and Tasha Gabal Thomas and Victoria Gorski John and Amy Gostanian Raymond and Sofia Gottschalk Scott and Tracy Grove Alexander and Chantal Guerdat Jeff and Heather Haworth Christopher and Rayna Herman Andrew and Sheila Hoffmann Jamie and Jake Hoffnagle Merritt and Kirsten Horning Anthony and Veronica Jacobson Hossein and Sanaz Jahangiri Michelle and Paul Janavs Dean and Heather Kaese Philip and Michele Kempik Gina and Malek Khouri Tracy and Rafer Kingston David and Stacey Kinney Ryan Labovitch and Melissa Yu Trevor and Mary Lattin Matthew and Tenley Lawton Christine and Tien Le Scott Lester and Jane Lester Brian and Mary Jane Lim Steve and Karen Lopushinsky Jason and Rebecca Malecka Brian and Amanda Manahan David and Kristine Martinez Richard and Susan Masson Evan and Kristin McDaniel Desmond and Cory McGuire

Richard Merage Erfan Mojaddam Kimberly Moraitis Thomas and Natalie Moran Richard and Sinqui Musto Robert and Christina Nenninger Jeffrey and Keely Ng Bruce and Kerry Norman John and Teresa O’Neill Kurt and Lori Openshaw Thomas and Christina Orsini Norman and Marcy Pearson Michael and Melina Pellini Jonathan Phillips and Krista Nicholds John and Rosie Pla Richard and Kim Principale James and Marleen Quandt Kevin and Kirsten Rabe Jim and Stephanie Rasich Bert and Belle Regeer Jennifer and Mark Risner Christopher and Valerie Ross Steve and Laura Singh Robert and Jana St. John Matthew and Kristen Stephenson Matthew and Jill Stewart Paul and Vanessa Strickland Michael and Pokey Thompson Jeffrey Tremblay Vikas Tuteja and Monisha Shahani Jeffrey Van Hoosear and Gregory McCollum Dave and Lola Vautrin Nicolaas and Madeleine Vlok Ed and Lisa Vogel John and Jan West Jim and Dawn Wharrie Ryan and Heather Wilkins Adam and Jana Williams Scott and Tami Wingate Darryl and Jennifer Withrow Carrie Zulanas

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STEM FUND-A-NEED FUND-A-NEED The Future STEMs from..

NEW STEM INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTED WITH GALA DONATIONS

Every St. Mary’s student in every grade is benefitting this year from new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) enhancements made possible by generous donations at the spring gala. Of the $220,000 in net proceeds from the 20th annual gala in March, $120,000 was specifically earmarked to expand our STEM initiatives, keeping St. Mary’s on the leading edge of technology. Our successful fundraising allowed us to check off every item on our lengthy wish list in the following areas: Robotics and Programming Hands-on robotics and programming instruction now begins in kindergarten. Over the summer, we purchased ageappropriate programmable robotic devices for our younger students — Bee-Bots for Grades K-1 and

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“Our mission is to emulate the real world, so that when students leave Grade 8 here at St. Mary’s, they are ready for the challenges they will face. Not only will our curriculum set our students on a path to potential careers in STEM fields like engineering and robotics, it will also help them with their critical thinking” – Efran Mojaddam, Director of Information Technology

Lego’s WeDo for Grades 2-4. We also invested in

can safely store and charge their devices. While our

professional education for our faculty, sending more

only parameter for BYOD is that devices must have

than a dozen teachers to technology conferences over

internet connectivity, we also used STEM funding to

the past year.

purchase school-owned laptops for occasional use by students whose own devices may not be compatible

Science and Engineering

with an application or program.

We purchased digital microscopes for Grade 7 science that can be connected to a monitor or projector so

Student Innovation Lab

students can visualize specimens on a large scale.

The BYOD program allowed us to transform the former

Grade 8 can now experiment with electronics on a

Middle School computer lab into a Student Innovation

newly purchased Arduino circuitry sets.

Lab. In this newly painted and carpeted workspace, the furniture, a white board, and a large monitor can all be

Mathematics

moved around for collaborative projects.

New networking graphing calculators enable math students to wirelessly send data to their teachers, to

Early Education Program

a computer, or to a projector for class discussion. The

We applied some of our funds to the EEP’s farm-to-

calculators add interactivity to our math classes. We

table program, allowing each class to plant its own

also subscribed to IXL, an online math practice and

garden in raised beds. The gardens support lessons

assessment program that allows students at all levels

that build problem-solving and critical thinking skills

to get immediate feedback on their math skills.

while also teaching sustainability. We also added two iPads to each EEP classroom.

General Technology Integration With the launch of BYOD—Bring Your Own Device—in

Collectively, these enhancements differentiate St.

the Middle School this school year, we considered it

Mary’s from other independent schools, establishing

essential to increase our network security. We also

our comprehensive STEM program as one of the most

installed digital lockers where middle school students

advanced and forward-thinking in the region.

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VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS Thank You

It Really Does Take a Village

Many thanks to the countless volunteers who graciously offer their expertise and time to strengthen our mission. It really does take a village. Special thanks to our leadership committees that provide outstanding leadership to the school.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Nicole McMackin, Chair Shawn Baldwin Mark Campaigne MaryBeth Dougherty Rush Hill Dave Kinney Scott Lester Brian Niccol Peter Pellizzon Donna Sears Matthew Stewart Sharon Taylor Lisa Vogel

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Lisa Vogel, Committee Chair Chris Barry Serena Benson Kathy Brandenberger Gordon McNeill Ramzi Sliheet Tami Wingate

PTF BOARD

Chris Barry, President Rosie Pla, Vice President Alisa Breese, Secretary Paula Baldwin, Treasurer Lori Evans, Parliamentarian Lola Vautrin, Fellowship Director Natalie Moran, Fellowship Director Sheila Hoffman, Hospitality Director Teresa O’Neill, Hospitality Director Anne Marie Valum, Room Parent Director Marianne Gryziewicz, Room Parent Director Lisa Gray, Volunteer Director Christine Bullock, Volunteer Director Cindy Newman, MS Liaison Tracy Kingston, EEP Liaison Kris Martinez, Outreach Director Gerri Flanagan, Outreach Director Sherrie Cunningham, Prayer and Compassion Alison Cox, New Family Liaison

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St. Mary’s 2013-2014 Annual Report gratefully acknowledges donors who made gifts to the school between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. We have made every effort to spell names correctly and print accurate information. If any errors or omissions are noted, we apologize and ask that you notify the Development Office at development@smaa.org so our records may be corrected.