Fall Oaks - Mercy High School

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Fall Oaks - Mercy High School
ANNUAL
R E P O R T
EDITION
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL • BURLINGAME • FALL 2015
Great futures start at Mercy
OAKS Fall 2015 • 1
FEATURES
Welcome Mercy Class of 2019 4
Making a Difference Raises Record Donations 6
Mercy Girls Visit Japan 8
DEPARTMENTS
Mercy Parent Club 10
On Campus 12
Athletics 18
Graduation 20
Admission Events 28
Annual Report 30
Alumnae 42
Class Notes 44
Catherine’s Legacy 50
Five Wishes 51
In Memoriam 52
Upcoming Events 54
2015-16 Board of Directors
Penny Stack Alexander ‘78
Kelli Benz
Judy Cannon, RSM
Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81
Patricia Flanagan ‘65
Bart Gaul
Bob Grassilli
Sr. Mary Kilgariff, RSM
Alan Maffei
Brandy M. Navarro, CFP®,
ChFC, CLU ‘98
Clare Pool Purpura ‘75
From the Head of School
Dear Mercy Community:
David Brooks in his bestselling book, The Road to
Character, wrote about the difference between
resume virtues and eulogy virtues. Resume virtues
being the “skills you bring to the job market and
that contribute to external success.” Eulogy virtues
being “the ones that exist at the core of your being
– whether you are kind, brave, honest or faithful;
what kind of relationships you formed.”
L to R: Lauren Conklin, Assistant Head of School for Academics;
Karen Hanrahan, Head of School; and Summer Dittmer,
Assistant Head of School for Student Life.
It is certainly the job of all schools to make sure
our students graduate with resume skills. Skills
that not only benefit them in the job market
but help them matriculate into good colleges
and universities that, in turn, make major
contributions to those resume skills. Schools like
Mercy, partnering with families, also have a keen
responsibility to foster the eulogy virtues; those
traits that make how we live and what we live for
worthwhile and merciful.
In these pages you will find accomplished women – current Mercy students, 2015 graduates and alumnae
– whose resume virtues have helped them to excel academically, athletically, in a variety of fields and by
doing extraordinary things extraordinarily well. What really makes them accomplished, however, are the
eulogy virtues they all possess – compassion, faithfulness, kindness, a passion for service, humility and
love. Virtues shared by Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy and emphasized in our mission at
Mercy High School.
Pope Francis has decreed a Jubilee to be called the Holy Year of Mercy beginning on December 8, 2015,
the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (and the closing of Vatican Council II), and concluding on
November 20, 2016, the Feast of Christ the King. In announcing the Jubilee year Pope Francis wrote,
“…mercy is a key word that indicates God’s action towards us. Just as he is merciful, so we are called
to be merciful to each other. May it open us to even more fervent dialogue so that we might know and
understand one another better; may it eliminate every form of closed-mindedness and disrespect, and
drive out every form of violence and discrimination.” Eulogy virtues all!
Just as Mercy High School joyously celebrated the Pope’s visit to the United States in mid-September,
we are planning year-long activities to recognize and commemorate the Holy Year of Mercy. Check the
Mercy web site (www.mercyhsb.com) to see what is on tap. I hope, when possible, you will join us in
marking this special year.
Karen Hanrahan
Head of School
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FEATURE
Welcome Mercy Class of 2019!
By the Numbers . . .
• Every freshman has a “Big Sister” to help welcome her into the Mercy community
• 75% of our students are Roman Catholic
• 49% of freshmen are playing on a fall sports team from freshman volleyball to varsity water polo
• The Freshman Class comes from nearly 50 Catholic, public and private schools throughout
San Mateo County, San Francisco, Palo Alto and the East Bay
• The average freshman is involved in at least one extra-curricular activity:
academic decathlons,
athletics, music, dance, performing arts, parish and community leadership and
volunteer opportunities
Following in their Footsteps
Mercy Burlingame is proud to have four new freshmen following
in their mother’s footsteps as they carry on the legacy of
becoming a Mercy Crusader.
This year Mercy welcomes (bottom to top):
McKayla Fagliano, daughter of Sheila Fagliano
Zamora ‘98; Kate Schorno, daughter of Jamee
Constantinos Schorno ‘83; Victoria Grace Pieri,
daughter of Denise Barbagelata Pieri ‘89
and Ruby Mayne, daughter of
Arlene Susmilch Mayne ‘84.
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Feature
Given the breadth of
talent of our Freshman
Class, we cannot wait
to see the feats they
accomplish throughout
their four years at Mercy!
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FEATURE
Making A Difference Raises Record Donations
Last May’s Making A Difference dinner was a tremendous success raising a record $280,018 for Mercy’s tuition assistance
program. We were thrilled that this was the most successful Making A Difference in our 11 year history. We are so proud
that the amount we raised represents a 17% increase over last year and a 35% increase over two years ago. All of our
donors can be very proud in knowing that they have helped so many young women benefit from a Mercy education.
Mercy’s signature annual event drew a sell-out crowd, all of whom share a deep passion for Mercy education. We are
especially grateful to our Keynote Speaker Brandy Martinez Navarro ’98, student speaker Sammy Baker ’15, and those
who shared their stories in our video: Veronica Smart ’11, Jasmine Visperas ’15, and Rita Arnold ’75 with her daughters
Sophia ’15 and Angelica ’17. Each of you were an inspiration to each of us. The Making A Difference video is posted
to Mercy’s website under Giving.
A special thank you to the Board of Directors for
underwriting the event; 100% of all sponsorships
and donations directly support tuition assistance.
Making A Difference 2015 Steering Committee:
Cathy Dunleavy Rosaia ’72, (Gina ’99), Chair
Janet Abbot, Drum Foundation (Marian ’14)
Kelli Benz (Samantha ’11, Katie ’12)
Joan Fitzpatrick (Ciara ’15)
Stacey Longwich ‘98
Mary Lund, Director of Advancement
(Theresa ’06, Kathleen ’08)
Clare Pool Purpura ‘75
Caroline Romeo (Christina ’14)
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Feature
Making A Difference 2015 raised
$280,018 for tuition assistance!
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FEATURE
Mercy Girls Visit Japan
International exchange students from Nakamura Gakuen High School, an all-girls school in Fukuoka, Japan, joined us in
the Spring of 2015. Each of the girls stayed with a Mercy “host” family. The girls came to Mercy with their “host” sister,
participated in English conversation classes and various activities during the day and spent afternoons and evenings
with their host families.
This summer, our Mercy “host” students had the amazing opportunity to join their friends in Fukuoka. They tried
different foods, participated in Martial Arts, were greeted by the students of Nakamura Gakuen with a wonderful
assembly and were presented a beautiful Hakata painting to bring back with them. Throughout their trip they visited
the Atomic Bomb museum in Nagasaki, participated in a traditional Tea Ceremony and a Flower Arrangement class.
We encourage our girls to be global citizens and seek every opportunity to learn about other cultures. We believe
the International Exchange Program is a rewarding experience for the international student as well as Mercy students,
faculty, staff and families.
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MPC
Mercy Parent Club
A Toast to Mercy!
A Toast to Mercy!
Taste and Take Wine Tasting & Sale to benefit Mercy High School
Friday, November 20, 2015
7:00 PM, Kohl Mansion • $20 per person
Sponsored by the
Mercy Parent Club
Friday, Nov 20, 2015
7PM
Kohl Mansion
Burlingame, CA
Must be 21 to attend.
Join fellow wine lovers, vintners & connoisseurs
for an evening of tasting and conversation
at the Kohl Mansion
Sales benefit Mercy High School
50% of all wine sales will be donated
to Mercy High School Burlingame
Details and Tickets at www.mercyhsb.com
Must be 21 to attend
Reserve online by Nov. 17th
Join fellow wine lovers, vintners and connoisseurs for an evening of
tasting and conversation at the Kohl Mansion. Over one dozen local
wineries will be present.
SALES BENEFIT MERCY!
Wine from all vintners will be available for purchase. 50% of all wine sales
will be donated to Mercy High School! Visit the Parents tab at mercyhsb.com
to find more info about the Wine Tasting and other MPC events.
Mai Tais at the Mansion!
Saturday, March 5, 2016
The premiere MPC fundraising event of the year, highlighted by
amazing food, spirits and the generosity of the Mercy Community!
All proceeds benefit current Mercy programs.
For more information, to make reservations, or donate to these
events, visit our website at www.mercyhsb.com or call 650.762.1199.
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Mercy Parent Club
Mercy Parent Club presented Head of School
Karen Hanrahan with a check for $46,000 for the
renovation of the Library, AMES, Resource Center
and Counseling offices, MPC scholarships and the
Angel Fund. We kicked off the 2015-16 school year
with a fun Welcome BBQ! Plans are underway
for “Taste and Take Wine Tasting and Sale” on
November 20th and our annual benefit “Mai Tai’s
at the Mansion” on March 5, 2016. For more
information and reservations for these upcoming
events visit www.mercyhsb.com.
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On Campus
Tri-School Leadership Summit
In September, Mercy hosted their fifth annual Tri-School Leadership Summit. The morning's events were led by musical
sensation Jesse Manibusan - a composer, singer/songwriter, storyteller, humorist, catechist, evangelizer and encourager.
After performing and inspiring students around the world, Jesse brought his knack for building instant rapport, and
cultivating the joy that inspires service, sacrifice and the celebration of life to the Mercy campus. We are so grateful for
this unique leadership experience, bringing Mercy, Notre Dame and Serra, together, as one leadership powerhouse.
Tri-School Students
Perform at Disneyland
During spring break, members of Mercy Chorale, the
Tri-School Symphonic Band, and Serra’s Chorus shared
their musical talents at Disneyland. The students also
participated in clinics. The choruses combined for a
musical theater audition workshop, where they not only
learned a song and dance combination from the musical
Newsies, but were taught all aspects of what should go
into an audition.
Tri-School
Walk for Catholic
Worker House
On September 12th, students from
Mercy, Notre Dame and Serra High
School along with their teachers
and family members walked 4.4
miles from Mercy to the San Bruno
Catholic Worker House Hospitality
House to raise money and
awareness.
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On Campus
Meet Our Counselors!
We wanted to let you know
about some exciting changes in
counseling.
Mercy counseling has two academic counselors in
Michele Macmillan and Caroline O’Sullivan. Michele
is the counselor for sophomores and seniors while
Caroline works with the freshmen and juniors. As
your student progresses throughout her time at
Mercy, her academic counselor will stay with her
during her four years. The academic counselors
works with students to create a four year academic plan that is appropriately rigorous while ensuring that students
access the needed supports on and off campus.
Francesca Ohanessian is Mercy’s college counselor. She works with students starting from freshmen year to begin
college planning through an introduction to Naviance, our online college portal, and talking about ways to build a
resume. Individual college meetings happen most frequently during junior and senior year.
This year we are pleased to have the addition of a wellness counselor in Joy Phillips. Joy will create programming
targeted at helping students develop skills necessary for leading a balanced life. She is also available for brief individual
appointments when students seek a trusted adult to talk to about the challenges of teenage life. Mercy counseling
looks forward to partnering with you to ensure your daughter’s success!
Mercy Takes 1st
Mercy is proud to announce that Annie Breidinger of HIllsborough won
1st place in this year's Young Men’s Institute (YMI) Essay Contest. Annie
along with other Mercy students submitted entries to the YMI national
contest. This year, there were nearly 1,000 entries submitted. Mercy High
School Burlingame has been a participant since 2002. Students were
asked to write a 500 word essay responding to the topic "How has social
media impacted the decisions you are making in high school?"
The contest always proves to be a fine opportunity for our students to
demonstrate their writing and critical thinking skills. This year, three sophomores (now juniors) in the English Honors
class took home awards. Annie Breidinger of HIllsborough won 1st place and received $1,000; Bianca Gonzalez of Colma
achieved 6th place, earning $200; and Hayley Massucco of San Bruno won 13th place and $100. Congratulations to all
three Mercy Burlingame winners!
A Time Honored Tradition
Each year in October, Mercy girls anxiously await
the Junior Ring Ceremony. The underclass women
participate in the right of passage for all Mercy
girls and become upper-class women and get to
wear their coveted Mercy HIgh School ring.
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On Campus
In May 2015, Mercy celebrated
the 20th Annual Artsfest!
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On Campus
Grease is the Word!
Tri-School Productions students
from Mercy, Serra, and Notre Dame
present Grease!
From Burger Palace Boys and Pink Ladies to drag
races and dance halls, Tri-School Productions delighted
audiences of all ages with this year’s spring musical,
Grease. “Grease is my all-time favorite show,” said
Director/Choreographer Gennine Harrington. “People
love the 1950s. Grease, in particular, has such a cult
following due to the movie with John Travolta and
Olivia Newton John. It really is impossible to sit
through the show and not smile. Our Tri-School cast
is super talented. Their big hair looked great and they
proved that the Hand Jive is alive and well in 2015!”
Grease tells the timeless love story of Sandy and Danny, who were played by Mercy senior Paige Morrisey and Serra junior
Ian Tighe. “It was interesting to play such a confident character,” Tighe said. “Everything I did was so bold. Grease is a
carefree and fun show.” “Anyone can relate to Grease,” added Mercy junior Cat Bigelow, who played Patty Simcox. “It’s a
show for all ages.” In a power struggle of high school cliques and high-energy escapades, the Tri-School production was
packed with memorable show tunes, exceptional choreography and mesmerizing sets. Serra Music Director, Jay Jordan,
said Grease was the perfect show for this year’s senior class. “We have a core group of talented seniors who have been
with the program all four years,” he noted. “Watching them in Grease, their final show, makes me very grateful for all that
they have given to Tri-School Productions...” —An except from Serra High School Tradition Publication
Don’t miss the Winter Performance
Willy Wonka’s Candy Factory
December 3, 2015
4pm Matinee and evening showcase 8pm
Skyline College Theater
Don’t Miss...
In May of 2015, the Mercy Visual
and Performing Arts Department
presented Alice in Wonderland, a
magnificent performance on the
Skyline College Theater stage for
their Spring Dance Concert.
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On Campus
Juniors Receive
Top Awards
Isabella Lim Takes
Highest Junior Award
Isabella Lim ’16 received the highest honor
bestowed upon a Junior when she was awarded the
Spirit of Mercy Memorial Scholarship in Memory of
Moira ’90, Cindy ’92 and Angie ’99. The scholarship
is awarded annually to a junior student who
exemplifies the Mercy Spirit and the values which
guided Moira, Cindy and Angie’s lives: Faith,
Love, COURAGE, COMPASSION, GENEROSITY,
SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND A JOY FOR LIFE.
Pictured above: Bob and Jackie O'Donnell, parents of Moira pose
with Head of School Karen Hanrahan and Sarah Feller (far left) and Isabella Lim (right).
Sarah Feller Receives the Sister Mary Gabriel
and Sister Mary Consolata Nelson Award
Each year, a member of the junior class is awarded a scholarship in memory of Sister Mary Gabriel and Sister Mary
Consolata. This award is based on the values lived by “Consie and Gabe”—love of Mercy and the values represented by
a Mercy education, willingness to rise to the challenge, and support for their fellow student. This scholarship is awarded
to students who display enthusiasm for challenges, either academically or in extra-curricular activities, and who show
undaunted loyalty to the Mercy Spirit. This year, the Sister Mary Gabriel and Sister Mary Consolata Memorial Scholarship
was awarded to Sarah Feller ’16.
Elana Rapaich Receives Young Men’s
Institute Scholarship
In 2013, the Young Men’s Institute (YMI) established a new scholarship at Mercy High School. The
Young Men’s Institute (YMI) is a Catholic men’s fraternal organization founded in San Francisco in 1883.
“The purpose of the organization is threefold - faith, patriotism and fraternalism.” The YMI Scholarship
of $2,500, credited toward senior year tuition, is awarded annually to a Mercy junior who is a practicing
Catholic, is in good standing at the school, represents the values of YMI, and who has exhibited a
consistent commitment to community service and Christian leadership This year, the “Young Men’s
Institute Scholarship” was awarded to the following outstanding junior Elana Rapaich ‘16.
Mercy girls volunteer
at Burlingame Villa,
a memory care
community.
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On Campus
Over $3,000
raised for
Michele Ostertag ‘87
organization
Mercy High School Burlingame’s
Hearts for Kenya Candy Grams raised
over $3,000 for Michele Ostertag’s
‘87 Rafiki organization. That money
will enable them to buy 300 school
uniforms for children in Kenya.
In his Lenten message for 2015 Pope Francis asks us to “make our hearts firm” and to be “merciful, attentive and
generous.” Embrace his call to mercy by reaching out to those in need. Be attentive to the Lenten call to prayer;
be generous with your time and treasure. Mercy girls are committed to this approach and will continue their alms
giving through service, acts of kindness and philanthropy throughout the season.
Annual School
Supply Drive
Remember that first day of school
and having that new backpack and
crayons...what a joy! Mercy students,
faculty and staff once again donated
school supplies for resident students
at Mercy Housing’s affordable housing
units in Visitacion Valley. Special thanks
to all who donated to help the young
residents get ready for their school
year. Sr. Patsy Harney, RSM was
thrilled to receive these donations
for Mercy Housing.
Taking the Plunge
Now sophomores, Jada Chappel,
Kelcey Dobson, Arlayna Kane, Grace
Leaf, Maeve Murphy, Sara Mustafa,
Kiley O’Brien and Krista Semenero
participated in the Spring 2015 Urban
Plunge Trip. The whole purpose of
Urban Plunge is to enter service in a
more reflective and intensive state of
mind so that students can process the
many dimensions of an issue such as
immigration and poverty. For a day
and a half, the students helped at St.
Peter’s School in the Mission, listened to a local baker on the state of the neighborhood, made and delivered sandwiches
with City Team International to people living in Single Room Occupancy Hotels and toured the Alemany Farmers’ Market.
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Athletics
Senior Athlete of the Year
Andria “Andie” Larratt ‘15
Congratulations to Andria “Andie” Larratt who was named Senior Athlete of the Year for the
Class of 2015. Andie was a tri-athlete and scholar athlete competing in volleyball, basketball
and swimming each of her years at Mercy. This young lady possesses an infectious, carefree, positive attitude and outstanding work ethic. Andie was voted 1st team All League in
Volleyball by the West Bay Athletic League.
Spirit Athlete of the Year
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Anstice ‘15
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Anstice started her dance career at Mercy as a freshman, joined the dance
team and through dedication and hard work earned a spot on the Varsity Dance team. She
competed for three years and was an inspiration to her team which received numerous First
Place trophies and plaques at USA and JAMZ competitions.
Mercy welcomes Charlie Dougherty
as our new Athletic Director
Charlie has extensive experience in youth and teen athletic programs as a coach, volunteer and
board member in softball, basketball and baseball. He currently serves at his alma mater, Santa
Clara University, as a Trustee (and Past-President) of the Bronco Bench Foundation. He has
over 31 years management experience in service organizations, proven fundraising skills and
is a seasoned relationship manager with extensive experience in negotiation, mediation and
conflict resolution. He has successfully managed and developed staff and coaches, organized
complex events and ceremonies and has a deep commitment to building the Mercy High
School Athletic Program. Charlie is someone very familiar with the spiritual mission of our
school and our athletic programs. His faith, passion, business skills and desire to work with our
coaches and students is a perfect fit for Mercy today.
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Athletics
WBAL All League Athletes Spring 2015
Lacrosse:
Francis Siu - 1st Team
Mariah Pechina - 2nd Team
Lauren Campagna - 2nd Team
Shannon Grady - Honorable Mention
Alex Novoa - Honorable Mention
Softball:
Erin Dougherty - 1st Team
Kaylyn Sterling - 1st Team
Kasaia Langi - 1st Team
Alexis Luciano - 2nd Team
Alana Bartke - Honorable Mention
Deidre Bonitz - Honorable Mention
Track and Field:
Teme Fanguna - 1st team
Justine Oliva - 1st team
Lauren Rocheleau
- Honorable Mention
Gabby Stanton-Fischer
- Honorable mention
Meghan Moyer
- Honorable mention
Swimming:
Grace Casolo - 2nd Team
Cassie Bradley ’17
named USA Water Polo
Academic All-American
Outstanding Achiever
In September, USA Water Polo
announced the 2014-2015 Academic
All-Americans. Student-athletes needed
a 3.6 GPA on a scale of 4.0 to qualify.
Those that received a 4.0 GPA were
honored as outstanding achievers.
Congratulations to Cassandra Bradley ’17,
a member of our Varsity Water Polo
team who also plays club for Golden
State Aquatics, for being honored
as an outstanding achiever.
Mercy JV Volleyball leads skills training for 4th & 5th graders
The Mercy Junior Varsity Volleyball Team, in collaboration with the Burlingame Recreation Department,
taught volleyball fundamentals to more than 60 4th and 5th grade girls under the direction of Team
Captains Kat McGee and Grace Collora. Mercy teammates are wearing their Dig Pink t-shirts!
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Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Fontaine…
a legacy of excellence
Two beloved teachers, Mrs. Linda Townsend and Mrs. Cathy Fontaine, retired in June having
taught a total of 80 years at Mercy. Their commitment to excellence, to calling each student
to achieve at her highest level, to creativity and “term papers” will be hallmarks of their legacy.
Linda and Cathy were involved in every aspect of life at Mercy from teaching social studies
and English, to moderating clubs, taking students to Washington DC for Close-Up to
performing in rallies. Their spirit will remain a part of the fabric of our Mercy history…..
they are truly missed. A heartfelt thank you for your dedication, passion for teaching and
commitment to your students.
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2015
Graduation
Graduates Receive Highest Honors
Kaitlin Nappi received the Mercy
High School Principal’s Award
for General Excellence. This is the
highest honor our school offers.
It is conferred upon a graduating
senior who exemplifies the spirit
of Mercy by putting the welfare of
others above her own interests. She
is chosen for her generous service,
dedication to the Gospel message, and general achievement
in curricular and co-curricular aspects of school life. Kate is
currently attending University of Virginia.
Yena Kim received the Mercy High
School Board of Directors Award
for Academic Excellence. This award
honors a senior who is distinguished
by scholarship in maintaining the
highest grade point average over
four years in a college preparatory
program. Yena was this year’s
Valedictorian. Yena is currently
attending the University of California, Berkeley.
Paige Morrisey received the Mercy
High School Sister Amy Bayley
Leadership Award. This award
honors the senior whose actions
and example encourage and inspire
fellow students to strive together to
achieve those goals which promote
the growth and well being of the
Mercy community. Paige is currently
attending Willamette University.
Allison Hance received the
Mercy High School Mother M.
Baptist Russell Service Award.
This award honors the senior
who shows consistent commitment
in serving those in need. She
carries on the spirit of Mother
Baptist Russell, first Sister of Mercy
in California, whose response
to people in need was immediate and practical. Ally is
currently attending Carroll College (Montana).
Vanessa Kibblewhite received the
Mercy High School Sister Mary
Gabriel Award for Excellence
in Sportsmanship. This award
honors the senior who exemplifies
outstanding sportsmanship by her
faithfulness to the team spirit and
her undaunted loyalty to her team
members at all times. Vanessa
is currently attending San Jose State University
Class of 2015 awarded over $11 million
in college scholarships!
The Class of 2015 graduated on Sunday, May 31st
from St. Ignatius Church in San Francisco. The 123
graduates were accepted to over 150 colleges and
universities throughout the US and were awarded
over $11 million in college scholarships! Pictured
above with Ms. Karen Hanrahan, Head of School
are Class of 2015 Valedictorian Yena Kim and
Class Salutatorian Jenna McCormick.
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Graduation
Marina Isabella Aguilar
Julianna Elaine Allan
Elizabeth Grace Anstice
Christina Briones Aquino
Joyce Celino Aquino
Sophia Jo Arnold
Sabrina Ann Ayoob
Samantha Patricia Baker
Sydney Alexandra Mary Bell
Morgan Bennett
Sabrina Bhandari
Natalie Margot Brewer
Shannon Christine Briggs
Amy Anastasia Brooks
Siena M. Calderon
Lauren Marie Campagna
Jessica Marie Cardinale
Grace McAdam Casolo
Mayalani Milagros Castillo
Callaghan
Alynna Reyes Catarroja
Brooke Ashley Cattaneo
Megan Elizabeth Chamberlain
Hannah Elizabeth Collins
Emma Claire Colquhoun
Margaret Ryan Conn
Mary Kathleen Cooper
Norma Courey
Kayla Anne Cullivan
Patricia Katlyn Curran
Stephanie Kate D’Arcy
Julia Deschaumes
Karen Lisette Diaz
Arianna Lenae Doss
Kathleen Rebecca Dougherty
Aisling Eileen Duffy
Lauren Edwards
Margaret Eichler
Cristina Isabel Espinosa
Francesca Anne Faoro
Alyssa Ames Farella
Samantha Lysette Fernandez
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Julia Amara Ferraro
Ciara Marie Fitzpatrick
Solange Zetta Millie Lue Fortenbach
Hannah Lynn Fox
Madeline Kelly Gaumer
Elizabeth Gee
Jordan Elizabeth Gentry
Emily Gonzalez
Jordan Tiffany Greene
Arielle Elizabeth Gutierrez
Allison Katherine Hance
Claire Ann Hardiman
Samantha Joanne Heath
Amanda Marie Hermosillo
Huiran Huang
Qizhuang Huang
Sabba Sheba Jalalian
Anastasia Kalogerias
Vanessa Anne Kibblewhite
Yena Kim
Graduation
Congratulations
Class of 2015!
Julianna Claire Kirkpatrick
Jaclyn Brianna Kruljac
Victoria Agnes Langi
Andria Marie Larratt
Emma Lavelle
Maria Julia Franzao Leite
Krista Danielle Leonardini
Carolina Llerena
Ariana Izabel Martin
Emily Louise Martinez
Gianna Elizabeth Mazzoni
Jenna Elise McCormick
Clare Anne McHale
McKayla Ashley McMahon
Shelby McMillan
Audrey Lynn McNay
Madison Alexandra Miller
Paige Robeck Morrisey
Nina Avery Moutoux
Kaitlin Catherine Nappi
Abigail Altares Nepomuceno
Belle Tolentino Nguyen
Alexandra Isabel Novoa
Justine Marie Cayco Oliva
Eugenia Diana Orantes
Hye Kyung Park
Nicole Lauren Patricio
Valerie Rose Paulino
Marlee Michael Perez
Miranda Perry
Mikaela Karin Ribi
Hadley Elisabeth Ryan
Deena Aida Salfiti
Amangeet Samra
Amanjot Samra
Sabrina Juliann Santo
Karla Marie Bathan Santos
Nicolette Amber Sherry
Emma Louise Simon
Frances Gabriela Siu
Alexandra Leigh Smith
Gina Elizabeth Soberanis
Zaineb Sumayya Sohail
Sophia Anna Stelmashenko
Nicole Strupeni
Lauren Tapang
Allison Nicole Tapia
Maya Isabelle Thone
Lauren Tifft
Hailey Marie Till
Emilia Franchette Valera Tongson
Marilyn Elena Vall Eugenio
Genna Venturoni
Allison Rose Veronello
Jazmine-Ciara Bayangos Visperas
Lauren Brianna Yarwood
Sydnie Morgan Ybarreta
Ciara Rose Young
Sara Elizabeth Yup
Yuan Zhao
Kaili Zheng
Claire Zimmerman
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Graduation
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Graduation
Kathy Lacunza Pompili ‘78
Pins Niece Jordan Gentry ‘15
In May, at the Annual Senior Pinning Ceremony, Jordan
Gentry who is now attending the University of Wisconsin,
was welcomed into the Mercy High School Burlingame
Alumnae Association by her aunt, alumna Kathy Lacunza
Pompili ‘78. Mercy began this tradition last year, seniors
are pinned and welcomed into the Alumnae Association
by a former graduate of Mercy High School which includes
moms, grandmothers, aunts, friends and Mercy faculty
and staff.
Words of Wisdom
Congresswoman Jackie Speier ‘68 (parent of Stephanie
Sierra ’12) spoke with the senior class just weeks before
their graduation. Jackie’s message was simple – always
make sure that you have the knowledge and skills to take
care of yourself throughout your lifetime. She told the girls
that there will be joys and that there will also be hard times,
some filled with adversity, but that if they rely on family,
friends and faith that they will get through it all.
Congresswoman Speier spoke candidly of her career, and
of how profoundly the People’s Temple and the Jonestown
massacre affected her life. She told the girls how she choose to be a survivor, and to not let moments like those define her
but used the lesson to help shape her into the woman she is today. She spoke of love and loss and how through it all – that
some of the girls sitting around this room today would always be there for you because they were now a part of a special
sisterhood - the Mercy sisterhood!
Congratulations Class of 2015 Mercy Burlingame
and Mercy San Francisco Alumnae Moms & Daughters!
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Recent Mercy
graduates are
currently attending
prestigious colleges
and universities
such as Stanford,
Princeton, University
of Notre Dame,
Colgate, NYU,
UCLA and CAL.
Congratulations to
the Class of 2015
who was awarded
over $11,000,000
in scholarships
and grants and
accepted to the
colleges listed below.
UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
UC
UC
UC
UC
UC
UC
UC
UC
UC
Azusa Pacific
California Lutheran University
Chapman University
Claremont McKenna College
Dominican University of California
Loyola Marymount University
Menlo College
Mills College
Napa Valley College
Notre Dame de Namur University
Occidental College
Pacific Union College
Pepperdine University
Point Loma Nazarene University
Saint Mary’s College of California
Santa Clara University
Stanford University
University of La Verne
University of Redlands
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
Whittier College
Berkeley
Davis
Irvine
Los Angeles
Merced
Riverside
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
CSU, Bakersfield
CSU, Channel Islands
CSU, Chico
CSU, East Bay
CSU, Fresno
CSU, Fullerton
CSU, Long Beach
CSU, Monterey Bay
CSU, Northridge
CSU, Sacramento
CSU, San Marcos
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Sonoma State University
CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY
COLLEGES
Chabot College
College of San Mateo
DeAnza College
Santa Rosa Junior College
OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES
Auburn University
Arizona State University
Boise State University
Boston College
Boston University
Bucknell University
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Colgate University
College of the Holy Cross
Colorado State University
Columbia College, Chicago
Cornell University
Cornish College of the Arts
Creighton University
Davidson College
Denison University
DePaul University
Drexel University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University
Emerson College
Emmanuel College
Florida Institute of Technology
Fordham University
Gonzaga University
Hawaii Pacific University
Howard University
Idaho State University
John Hopkins University
Indiana University
Kean University
Lesley University
Lewis & Clark College
Linfield College
Louisiana State University
Marymount Manhattan College
Massachusetts College of Art
and Design
Miami University
Michigan State University
Montana State University
Mount St. Mary’s College
New York University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Nova Southeastern University
Oregon State University
Pace University
Pacific Lutheran University
Point Park University
Reed College
Regis College
Regis University
Ringling College of Art
and Design
Rocky Mountain College of
Art and Design
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph University
Saint Louis University
Sarah Lawrence College
School of Visual Arts
Seattle University
Seton Hall University
Southeast Missouri State
University
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Southern Oregon University
St. John’s University
Suffolk University
Syracuse University
The Catholic University of America
The University of Alabama
The University of Arizona
The University of Montana
Tulane University
Union College
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Colorado, Colorado
Springs
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Hartford
University of Hawaii, Hilo
University of Hawaii, Manoa
University of Idaho
University of Illinois, Chicago
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Massachusetts.
Amherst
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
University of Missouri, Kansas City
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Reno
University of New Hampshire
University of Northern Colorado
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Portland
University of Puget Sound
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Texas
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Washington State University
West Virginia University
Western Oregon University
Willamette University
International Colleges
and Universities
Trinity College Dublin
Mercy at a Glance
Mercy High School Burlingame is part of a network of
40 Mercy secondary schools located in 20 states in
the continental United States, one territory and five
countries. We are committed to educating young
women of confidence and competence, with belief in
their power to make a difference in the world as women
of faith, justice and compassion.
Student Body
• Enrollment: 375 girls
• 75% Roman Catholic
• More than 90% of the students participate in at least
one extra-curricular activity
• 33% of the students are in leadership positions
• Average of 18,000 service hours done annually
• 70% of our students play one or more sports per year
Graduate Profile
• 100% of our graduates pursue post-secondary
education
• 78% 4 year colleges, 22% community college
• The Class of 2015 was awarded over $11,000,000
in scholarships
Academic Program
• 16 Advanced Placement (AP) courses in English,
Science, Math, Visual and Performing Arts, Social
Studies and World Languages
• 17 Honors courses in English, Science, Math, Visual
and Performing Arts and World Languages
• Academic program exceeds University of California
entrance requirements
• Average Class Size: 18; Average AP Class Size: 16
• 4 full-time counselors
• Academic support program for students with
diagnosed learning differences
• 10:1 student to teacher ratio
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Tuition for the 2015-2016 school year is $20,242
• Financial aid – Mercy is committed to providing a
quality education for young women of all economic
backgrounds; all financial aid awards are need based.
• Scholarships: Applicants who show significant
strength in their 7th and 8th grades and on the HSPT
may be awarded an academic scholarship for 9th
grade. The Alumnae Association also awards one
scholarship to an incoming freshman who is the
daughter of an alumna; this scholarship is renewable
each of her four years provided she meets the
required GPA.
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Great futures
start at MERCY!
We believe in our students, and in the potential for each young woman to lead an
exceptional life. Mercy is a community in which each girl will be known by her teachers,
coaches and classmates, will be challenged to reach her greatest potential and
transformed into a young woman ready to make a difference in the world.
Open House
All grades welcome!
Sunday, Nov. 22
12:30-3:00pm
www.mercyhsb.com
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Important Admissions Dates
Coffee and Conversation
Presentations and Tours designed especially for parents and guardians
Join us for Coffee and Conversation with our Head of School, Assistant Heads and other faculty and
administration. Learn more about Mercy and see the school when classes are in session. Coffee and
Conversation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the following dates:
• Tuesday, 10/13/15
• Thursday, 1/14/16
• Thursday, 11/3/15
• Thursday, 2/18/16
• Wednesday, 4/27/16
Shadow Program
Experience life as a Mercy Girl by spending the day at Mercy
Available dates and reservations can be found online at www.mercyhsb.com
Shadowing is the best way for you to experience the atmosphere at Mercy!
Eighth grade girls and transfer students are encouraged to shadow in the fall.
Open House
Sunday, November 22nd • 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Families may drop in or make a reservation on Mercy’s website at www.mercyhsb.com
Apply to Mercy
Priority Deadline: December 14, 2015
Final Deadline: January 8, 2016
Applications and information about tuition assistance are available at www.mercyhsb.com
High School Placement Test (HSPT)
Saturday, January 9, 2016 • 8:30 a.m.
Although the High School Placement test is offered at other area Catholic high schools, taking it at Mercy
is an important first step in becoming a member of Mercy’s Class of 2020. Scores will be sent to each high
school the student specifies.
RSVP for these events online at mercyhsb.com
For more info contact Patricia Glasser, Director of Admissions, 650-762-1114 or [email protected].
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Mercy High School
Annual Report
2014-2015
Financial Report 2014-2015
(Unaudited – Report as of July 23, 2015)
Revenue & expenses 2014-2015
Operating revenue Non operating revenue $
$
8,054,521
786,428
Operating expenses Non operating expenses $
$
(7,882,229)
(408,943)
Depreciation $
(383,762)
school profile
2015-2016
founded | 1931
Enrollment | 375
Tuition | $20,242
TYPE | Catholic College Preparatory
ACCREDItATION | Western
Advancement
Revenues 2014-2015
Revenue Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
$
347,872
$
418,078
Association of Schools and Colleges
(includes Tuition Assistance/Scholarships,
Mercy Parents' Club and special projects)
Permanently
Restricted/Endowment
$
123,381
Total
$
889,331
Bowl-A-Thon
Student Fundraiser
Mercy Parent Club
$44,980
Annual Fund
General Donations
$29,668
$ 45,000
Annual Fund
Alumnae Phonathon
$69,127
Making A Difference
$ 280,018
Scholarships and
Special Projects
$94,088
Endowments
$123,381
Annual Fund
Parent Pledge
$203,069
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Honor Roll of Donors
A Message from the Director of Advancement
As a Mercy School, we have much to celebrate. Today’s students are experiencing unparalleled
learning opportunities at Mercy. By building upon our existing programs and developing new
initiatives, we foster opportunities for our students to grow in faith and leadership, and into the
young women that God has called them to be. The development of the whole person remains
the heart of a Mercy education.
Mercy is truly an exceptional community of students, faculty, staff, parents, alumnae and friends.
The gifts you give make the difference between a good school and a school that is truly special.
Your support helps to provide excellent academics, state of the art technology, service learning,
athletics, visual and performing arts, counseling and professional development for faculty.
Together we continue a legacy of high achievement both in and out of the classroom and a strong financial foundation
not only for today but for the future.
As a Mercy alumnae parent, I have seen first-hand the impact of a Mercy education and I have a passion for ensuring
the success of Mercy for generations to come. Your gift, no matter the amount, matters. On behalf of the entire
Mercy community, I extend my heartfelt thanks for your generosity. —Mary Lund
Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015
Gifts of $25,000 or more
Dr. & Mrs. Norbert Bischofberger
The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert
Foundation
Mrs. Brandy Martinez Navarro ‘98
Mr. John Shields, Jr.
Mr. Paul & Mrs. Janet Selenger Robertson ‘53
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Romeo
Mr. & Mrs. Ganendra Singh
The Thomas Family
Mr. & Mrs. John Torrey
Ms. Leslie F. Welch
Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999
Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999
Mr. Matthew & Mrs. Penelope Stack
Alexander ‘78
Ms. Elaine Andrews ‘69
Dr. Janet Andrews, D.D.S. ‘70
Ms. Nancy Andrews ‘72
Ms. Peggy Andrews ‘68
Archdiocese of San Francisco
Bank of America
Mrs. Mary Andrews Barry ‘74
Mr. & Mrs. Steve L. H. Cartt
Mr. Kevin Domecus & Ms. Laura Brucken
The Drum Foundation
Mr. Robert Grassilli, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Howitson
Mr. John Jinishian & Ms. Martha McCaine
Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Pellizzari
Mrs. Clare Pool Purpura ‘75
Mrs. Sandi Stoppoloni
Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
Miss Valerie Armento ‘69
Mr. George Caughman
East Bay Community Foundation, the AGB
Fund
Genentech, Inc.
The Guardsmen
Lorilane Company
Mercy High School Alumnae Association
Dr. & Mrs. Scott Milliken
Ms. Rita Raffo Arnold ‘75
Mrs. Irene Garibaldi Aubright ‘46
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Bartlett
Mr. Gary Bell
Mr. Steven Bell & Mrs. Lillian Jones-Bell
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Benz
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bigelow
Ms. Toni Bones
Boston Private Bank & Trust Company
Ms. Jeanne Burns
Mr. & Mrs. Don Ciucci
Mr. & Mrs. Clifton L. Clark
Mr. & Mrs. William B. Clinton
Dr. & Mrs. Donald J. Curia
Mr. & Mrs. Mark M. De Ocampo
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dougherty
Mrs. Jacqueline Legorreta Erdman ‘75
Mr. Mazen & Mrs. Faria Stephan Fakhouri
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fitzpatrick
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Gimbal
Mr. & Mrs. William Kibblewhite
Kibblewhite Precision Machining
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kotmel
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lavelle
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Leaf
Dr. & Mrs. Eric Lim
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lock
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Magana
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Massucco
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew B. McGuigan
Drs. Daniel & Anna McNay
Mr. & Mrs. David C. Miller
Drs. Honesto & Corazon Morales
Mr. & Ms. Michael T. Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Nappi
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. Naughton
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’Donnell
Mr. & Mrs. George Pavlov
Dr. Mario & Katherine Lacunza
Pompili ‘78
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Popa
Mr. & Mrs. Eli Rapaich
Mr. & Mrs. Bartholomew D. Reyes
Mrs. Catherine Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72
Dr. Michael Samn & Dr. Karen L. Lee
VISA Givingstation
Dr. Aileen Whelan, M.D. ‘76
Mrs. Jun Yu
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Zaro
Dr. Ping Zhou & Mrs. Xiaoqing Liu
Gifts of $1,500 to $2,499
Anonymous
Mrs. Lupita Almonte
Amgen Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Anstice
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Aven
Ms. Angela Conde Barton ‘89
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Blue
Mrs. Mary Danielski Bona ‘56
Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Breidinger
Mr. & Mrs. Wm Paul Briggs
Mrs. Carla Lovi Brosnan ‘68
Dr. Dorothy Bushnell, IHM ‘58
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Casolo
Ms. Mary Louise Castillo
Dr. & Mrs. John Chamberlain
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Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Chan
Ms. Natalie Cirigliano ‘02
Mr. & Mrs. David Collins
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin P. Curran
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. Dame
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Fox
Mr. & Ms. Craig Fuget
Mrs. Eva Lynn Gans
Mr. Bart & Mrs. Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Glasser
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Gomes
Mr. & Mrs. Jason A. Hanks
Ms. Belinda Hanson
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Hatlen
Mr. & Mrs. John Healy
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hitchcock
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Jensen
Junipero Serra High School
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Justman
Mrs. Kathy Lautze Krause ‘68
Mr. Christopher Lai
Ms. Kathleen Lama ‘87
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Larratt
Mr. & Mrs. Bin Li
Lucky Chances Casino & Fine Dining
Mr. & Mrs. Collin C. Luttringer
Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. McGee
Mr. Arthur Micheletti
Mr. & Ms. David Moutoux
Mrs. Noreen Brosnan Murphy ‘72
Mr. & Mrs. James O’Connell
Dr. & Mrs. Rand Ollerton
Mr. Curtis Panasuk & Dr. Carol Winton
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Patricio
Dr. & Mrs. Hans Ribi
Ms. Connie Romeo
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel R. Rozansky
Mr. & Mrs. Renato Santos
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. Selman
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L. Simon
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, West
Midwest Community
Honor Roll of Donors
Mr. & Mrs. Lino Siu
Mrs. Mary Dwyer Spellman ‘49
St. Paul High School Alumnae Association
Mr. & Mrs. Stewart C. Sterling
Mrs. Joanne Giovannini Storkan ‘66
Mrs. Michele O’Connor Tyler ‘68
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Veronello
Wells Fargo Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Wherry
Mrs. Patricia Price Willis ‘58
Gifts of $500 to $1,499
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Jose Ajam
Ms. Annette Alioto ‘70
Apple Matching Gift Program
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest J. Aquilio, Jr.
Atlas/Pellizzari Electric, Inc
Mrs. Laverne Barrett-Marzalek
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Beal
Mrs. Becky Beck
Beck Brothers
Ms. Margaret Bentson ‘69
Mrs. Bonnie Pors Bertetta ‘55
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Bidinost
Mrs. Gloria Bigelow
Mrs. Elizabeth Brosnan ‘69
Mrs. Shirley Miramontes Brown ‘49
Mrs. Patricia Hanton Camarena ‘60
Mr. & Mrs. Erubel Campos
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Carion
Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester Carolan
Mrs. Cristina Solis Centurion ‘90
Mr. & Mrs. Liam Chawke
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Chircop
Mr. & Mrs. George I. Chopoff
Mr. & Mrs. Karl R. Clausing
Ms. Gina Rosaia Collins ‘99
Mr. & Mrs. Benjermin Colombo
Mrs. Mary Jo Dungan Compton ‘64
Mr. & Mrs. Manuel C. Cortez
Drs. Mark & Susan Courey
Mr. & Mrs. Mike D’Arcy
Mrs. Joan Loretz Del Secco ‘47
Mr. & Mrs. Juan Diaz
Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Disco
Mr. Paul W. Dobson
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander P. Douglas
Mrs. Christina Beck Drogin ‘96
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Finnegan
Ms. Patricia Flanagan ‘65
Mr. Christopher Floresca & Ms. Ma Cristina
Rama
Mr. & Mrs. Jose Florin
Ms. Lorin Flynn
Mrs. Lynn Casey Francis ‘73
Mr. & Mrs. John Fruehe
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Gans
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Giorgi
Mrs. Margot Fourie Giusti ‘70
Dr. & Mrs. Bill Glass
Mr. & Mrs. Jean Gorostiague
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Gould
Mrs. Catherine Casey Grabinski ‘86
Mr. James & Mrs. Colette Regan Grady ‘82
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Greene, Jr.
Ms. Karen Hanrahan
Mrs. Mary Lou Brignolo Harris ‘56
Mr. Mike Hefferman
Mr. & Mrs. David Hooper, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Hurley
Mr. & Mrs. Renato Inumerable
ISU Insurance Services of San Francisco
Italian Catholic Federation Branch
#327 - St. Charles Church
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Jajeh
Mr. & Mrs. Moon Jee
Mrs. Juanita Kamm
Mr. & Ms. Walter Kent, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Doug E. Killin
Knights of Columbus, Council, No 1346
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Langi
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Lebherz
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy M. Loo
Mr. & Mrs. Lars J. Lund
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Lustenberger
Father Michael Mahoney OFM, Capuchin
Mr. John Marsal & Ms. Lorin Bell
Ms. Marian Marsili ‘71
Ms. Patricia McAdoo ‘65
Mrs. Catherine Irvina Johnson McGowan ‘39
Mr. Graeme McMillan
Mrs. Martha Melton
Mr. & Mrs. Renato “Joji” Mercado
Mrs. Mary Burke Morris ‘58
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Morrisey
Mrs. Susan Lepine Morro ‘59
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moyer
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Juan Navarro
Mr. & Ms. Joseph Nezwek
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Nielsen
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School
Pacific Gas & Electric
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin J. Parodi
Miss Tina Passalacqua ‘92
Mr. & Mrs. Jojo Roque
Sister Janet Ruffing, RSM, Ph D. ‘63
Mr. Thomas Ryan III
Mr. & Mrs. Sardool Samra
Mr. & Mrs. Stacy Sandkulla
SAP Software Solutions
Mrs. Lorraine Mozzini Sbragia ‘60
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Honor Roll of Donors
Mrs. Susan Dryer Scheid ‘63
Ms. Christina Schonbrun
The Sisters of Presentation, San Francisco
Mrs. Virginia Thompson Smith ‘48
Mr. & Mrs. Graham Smith
Mr. & Ms. Kevin Smith
Congresswoman Jackie Speier ‘68
& Mr. Barry Dennis
Mr. Tom Stack
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry H. Tannhauser
Target
The United Irish Cultural Center, Inc.
Mr. Charles Thone & Mrs. Eileen BenisanoThone
Ms. Jeanine Thorpe ‘86
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Uniacke
Mrs. Hazel Stergar Walton ‘63
Mr. Daniel Whelan
Mr. & Mrs. James Whelan
Mrs. Mary Patricia Whelan-Miille ‘71
Mrs. Gina DeRanieri Wiebe ‘84
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wong
Mrs. Daisy Young
Young Men’s Institute Council #32
Mr. Andy Zanoff & Ms. Carol Koenig
Gifts up to $500
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Adams, Jr.
Ms. JoAnn Agcaoili
Mrs. Phyllis Peltier Agers ‘58
Ms. Johanna Agius ‘92
Mrs. Lynn O’Halloran Akeyson ‘75
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Albers
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Alioto
Mrs. Shirley Milano Allen ‘52
Mrs. Jamie Johnston Allen ‘79
Mrs. Colette Almeida Altomar ‘63
Mrs. Anna Marie Ferris Alvarenga ‘85
Mrs. Carolyn Zipp Amador ‘57
AmazonSmile Foundation
Mrs. Wendy Turner Ames ‘66
Mrs. Shirley Aquilina Ames ‘56
Mrs. Phyllis Busser Andersen ‘64
Mrs. Gina Mei Anderson ‘95
Ms. Karen Rossi Anderson ‘60
Mrs. Nancy Souza Andre ‘81
Mrs. Alayne Gordon Andrieu ‘57
Ms. Marisa Borruso Angius ‘00
Ms. Lisa Ciardelli Angstadt ‘81
Mrs. Lana Appenrodt
Mr. & Mrs. John Aquilina
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Aquino
Miss Lisa Armento ‘78
Mrs. Karen Fischer Ayala ‘59
Mrs. Barbara Maeder Bailey ‘80
Mrs. Marge Hoey Baker ‘50
Ms. Ann Baldasseroni ‘65
Mr. & Mrs. Joe La Mariana
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Barbanica
Mrs. Barbara Sotherden Barlesi ‘64
Ms. Cathy Barranti
Mrs. Saundra Barrera
Mr. Ron & Mrs. Katie Olson Barri ‘81
Ms. Allison Barri ‘14
Ms. Bonnie Barron ‘76
Ms. Bonnie Barron
Mr. & Mrs. Jean-Paul Barthe
Mr. Paul W. Bartke
Mrs. Betty Battaglia
Ms. Diane Battaglia-Dillon ‘63
Mrs. Anne Stegeman Battee ‘70
Ms. Janice Bazzani ‘69
Mrs. Sally Becker
Mrs. Lidia Galli Becker ‘60
Mrs. Kathleen Sullivan Begley ‘66
Mrs. Judith Snowdon Belanger ‘58
Ms. Alison Bell
Mr. & Ms. William J. Bencze
Mr. & Mrs. Louie Benedetti
Miss Roberta Bentley ‘53
Ms. Mary Schultheis Berges ‘61
Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Bermudez
Mrs. Eleanor Britschgi Bernstein ‘63
Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley Berry ‘64
Mrs. Pauline Bertolino
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Biddle
Mrs. Maire Friel Blaisdell ‘66
Mrs. Jacqueline Blaise
Mrs. Rosemary Baldanzi Bogert ‘63
Mrs. Beverly Arata Boitano ‘69
Ms. Maureen Boland ‘66
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bolte
Mrs. Lois Daly Bonvicino ‘53
Dr. Margaret Mackesy Booker ‘60
Ms. Sarah Boragno
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Borba, III
Mrs. Marisa Nastrini Borba ‘59
Mrs. Joanne Johnson Borg ‘59
Mrs. Robin Leach Bosche ‘70
Mr. & Mrs. Rich Bottarini
Miss Joanne Bottini ‘65
Mrs. Caroline Connolly Bottoms ‘77
Mrs. Colleen Bouret Pantelis
Mrs. Patricia Bove
Ms. Katrina Bowman
Mrs. Theresa Cirner Boyle ‘55
Drs. Patricia & Charles Bradley
Ms. Victoria Bradley ‘14
Ms. Michelle Bradley ‘11
Ms. Ann Marie Brady & Ms. Kathleen Herald
Mrs. Patricia O’Keefe Brandes ‘68
Mrs. Celeste Cozzoli Brasuell ‘68
Ms. Helen Moran Bredderman ‘60
Ms. Barbara Longinotti Brennan ‘57
Mrs. Eileen Kane Brennan ‘70
Mrs. Mary O’Brien Brennan ‘58
Mr. & Mrs. August Brenner
Mr. Mitchell Brewer &
Mrs. Elisabete Sladkov-Brewer
Mrs. Karyn Kowalski Bristow ‘66
Mrs. Teresa Boland Brogan ‘75
Ms. Sheila Brosnan ‘77
Mrs. Katherine Martorana Brouchoud ‘66
Mrs. Geraldine Doherty Brown ‘64
Ms. Brenna Brown ‘10
Mrs. Kathleen Collins Bruga ‘61
Mr. & Mrs. Al Bucci
Sister Marguerite Buchanan, RSM
Mrs. Virginia Cuadra Buehner ‘83
Ms. Florence Bulatovich
Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sandy Ascariz Bunker ‘82
Mrs. Lauri Ann Carney Buono ‘75
Mrs. Donna Ruggeri Burdick ‘47
Mrs. Catrushka Rogers Burnett ‘66
Mr. David Burns
Mrs. Jami Durgin Burns ‘75
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Butler, Jr.
Mrs. Christina Petroff Butler ‘76
Mrs. Mary Ann Lovi Button ‘72
Mrs. Maureen McCue Byrne ‘56
Mrs. Lilia Ramos Cady ‘52
Ms. Michelle Calderoni ‘06
Mrs. Kathleen Ruiz Caldwell ‘75
Mrs. Gladys Lagomarsino Callan ‘47
Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Callanan
Mrs. Sharon Smith Campodonico ‘57
Mr. Eduviges Campos
Mrs. Nancy Pasco Cann, EdM ‘61
Sister Judy Cannon, RSM
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Capili
Mr. & Mrs. Alindo P. Cardelli
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Carman
Ms. Jean Ann Carroll ‘60
Ms. Kay Carter & Mr. Chuck Evans
Ms. Victoria Casella ‘55
Miss Catherine Caserza ‘77
Mr. Louis Caserza
Mrs. Bianca Caserza
Mrs. Pat Casey
Ms. Barbara Cashion ‘70
Mrs. Lora Freschet Cattell ‘75
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cavagnaro
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Mrs. Catherine Palomba Cavalieri ‘76
Mrs. Charmaine Johnson Caward ‘76
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Cecil
Mrs. Patricia Carmody Chapman ‘57
Mrs. Catherine Piva Chapman ‘73
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Chinca
Mrs. Cynthia Laine Chrystal ‘66
Mrs. Melanie Meisel Cirigliano ‘73
Ms. Jillian Cirigliano ‘99
Mrs. Nancy Cooney Clark ‘75
Mrs. Terry Abrahamsen Clark ‘53
Mrs. Barbara Lenardon Cleary ‘66
Mrs. Barbara Sullivan Clegg ‘52
Mrs. Evelyn Neumayr Coglizer ‘81
Mrs. Rita Decker Cohen ‘60
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Cohen
Mrs. Vanessa Bowling Coker ‘87
Ms. Margaret Colapietro ‘62
Mrs. Sheila West Cole ‘64
Ms. Bianca Coleman
Mrs. Maryanne Vetter Collins ‘68
Mr. & Mrs. Luis A. Colom
Mrs. Joanne Lawler Comolli ‘73
Ms. Mary Connell ‘74
Mr. & Mrs. John Cook
Mrs. Carol Flanagan Cooke ‘78
Mr. & Mrs. John Corradi
Mrs. Jacquelynn Mitchell Cortopassi ‘56
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Cory
Ms. Peggy Cosgrave ‘64
Mrs. Toni Galli Coughlin ‘65
Covidien
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Cox
Mrs. Jo Ann Dugoni Cox ‘81
Mrs. Judy Meehan Crable ‘68
Mrs. Mary Monast Cravalho ‘50
Mrs. Antoinette Heath Craviotto ‘83
Mrs. Kathryn Baciocco Crawford ‘71
Ms. Ida Magnani Crawley ‘57
Mrs. Mary Cutajar Crenshaw ‘80
Cris Crichton
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Crowley
Mrs. Judith Hammer Cruz ‘67
Mrs. Diana Gaul Cull ‘62
Mrs. Mary Acosta Cummins ‘78
Ms. Jane R. Cunningham
Mrs. Noreen Curran
Mrs. Jacquelyn Ryan Curran ‘51
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Dannis
Mrs. Patricia Ivancich Dassios ‘97
Mrs. Vivian Ellenburg Davis ‘56
Mr. & Mrs. Victor De Fries
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt De Grosz
Ms. Joanne Guiney De Marchena ‘74
Ms. Victoria De Martini ‘68
Mrs. Linda Pors De Ville ‘60
Mrs. Nadine Salacone Dean ‘64
Mrs. Debra Martin Dean ‘71
Ms. Libby DeBattista
Mrs. Laurie Robinson deCastongrene ‘84
Mrs. Patricia Breuer Deering ‘89
Mrs. Nancy Leddy Dehoff ‘57
Ms. Nancy Battaini Del Colletti ‘67
Mrs. Cristina Bellafronte Del Grosso ‘96
Dr. Lea Del Rosso DVM ‘85
Mrs. Patricia Koch Delaney ‘57
Mrs. Josephine Titone Deluca ‘56
Tom & Pam Delucchi
Mrs. Barbara Demattei
Mrs. Mary Ann DeMoss
Mrs. Ann Madden Dempsey ‘47
Mr. Luc Deschaumes & Ms. Katherine Loh
Mrs. Nancy Conway DeSmedt ‘53
Sister Sheila Devereux, RSM
Ms. Dianne Devin
Mrs. Jennifer Rosaia Devlin ‘98
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Diashyn
Mr. Peter Diaz
Mrs. Ann Egan Diedrich ‘40
Ms. Suzanne Dike ‘63
Mr. & Mrs. Mick DiMartino
Mrs. Barbara Beresford Dinelli, ‘58
Ms. Emily Frye Diop ‘99
Mrs. Mireya Velez Disher ‘71
Ms. Summer Dittmer
Mrs. Janice Isble Dolan ‘74
Mrs. Ruth Curran Dolim ‘41
Ms. Clare Dolim
Mr. & Mrs. John Dombkowski
Mrs. Linda Whipp Donahoe ‘63
Mrs. Teri Fanucchi Donnelly ‘77
Mrs. Merlanne Caviglia Doran ‘57
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Dougherty
Ms. Kathleen Dougherty ‘15
Mrs. Mary Moran Douglas ‘54
Ms. Janeen Drake ‘70
Mrs. Danielle Clarke Draper MFT ‘67
Mrs. Sandra Levy Dreweatt ‘55
Ms. Rose Drewek
Mrs. Vivian Lehr Drewis ‘77
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Dubetz
Mrs. Justine McNamara Duffy ‘46
Duggan’s Serra Mortuary
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Dugoni
Ms. Ana Dunigan
Mrs. Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81
Ms. Victoria Magana Dunn ‘76
Mr. & Mrs. Mauricio Duran
Ms. Rebecca Duran ‘98
Ms. Alexandra Dwyer ‘13
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Eagles
Mrs. Kristine Krause Eastman ‘81
Mrs. Mary Schwarz Egan ‘56
Ms. Bernadette Eichensehr ‘76
Mrs. Joan Bottini Ekstrom ‘70
Mrs. Betty Jo Ellis
Mrs. Elaine Ericksen Elms ‘62
Ms. Irma Encinas
Ms. Carolyn Ervin ‘68
Mrs. Lidia Fulvio Eslinger ‘57
Ms. Monica Estrella
Mrs. Judy Epidendio Etchamendy ‘64
Miss Joan Evans ‘47
Mrs. Carol Lynch Eyer ‘56
Ms. Annette Fajardo ‘75
Mrs. Irene Falk-Shannon
Ms. Catriona Fallon ‘88
Mrs. Catherine Murphy Fama ‘67
Ms. Janice Fambrini ‘63
Mrs. Jeanne Danielski Fansler ‘63
Ms. Mary Faretti ‘46
Mrs. Colleen Thompson Farrar ‘01
Mrs. Joan Plimley Favero ‘62
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Feller
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Felong
Mrs. Colette Maeder Felten ‘84
Mr. & Mrs. Guillermo Fernandez
Ms. Caren Ferrari ‘82
Mrs. Lisa Dal Porto Ferrari ‘84
Mrs. Jayne Ferrari Ferrari ‘76
Mr. & Mrs. Rocky Ferraro
Mrs. Rosemary Powers Fidler ‘53
Mrs. Judith Caselli Field ‘62
Mrs. Kelly Jones Fields ‘87
Mr. & Mrs. Bruno Filice
Ms. Gabriana Filice ‘14
Dr. Neira “Becky” Fineman
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Finocchiaro
Dr. Patricia Fiore, D.D.S. ‘92
Mrs. Jennifer Mullin Fisher ‘86
Ms. Sandra Flaherty
Mrs. Annamaria Flamburis-Soberanis
Mrs. Dorothy Flanagan
Mrs. Ann Turner Flinn ‘58
Mrs. Mary Lou Bisagno Flocchini ‘52
Mrs. Pat Bisagno Flocchini ‘57
Ms. Emily Flynn
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Folan
Ms. Cathy Fontaine
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Mr. & Mrs. Tony Fontenot, Jr.
Mrs. Ann Devlin Ford ‘57
Mrs. Carolyn Quinn Foster ‘55
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Fourie
Mr. & Mrs. John Fraher
Sister Rosann Fraher, RSM
Ms. Shawna M. Fraher
Mrs. Michele Larsen Francesconi ‘83
Mrs. Ellen Huson Frank ‘63
Ms. Rey Friel ‘64
Ms. Mary Frigon-Milner ‘70
Mrs. Kimberly Fisher Frochtzweig ‘84
Ms. Natalie Frye ‘99
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Frye
Dr. Charles Fuget
Mr. & Mrs. Fred F. Furrer, Jr.
Dr. Eugene C. Gaenslen
Mrs. Marie Gahn
Mr. & Mrs. Nazareno Galea
Ms. Elizabeth Gallagher ‘68
Dr. William Gallagher
Ms. Carol Galletta
Dr. Antonio Galletto
Ms. Maria Galletto ‘78
Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Galli
Ms. Nancy Eli Galli ‘64
Mrs. Marilyn Treglia Galli ‘60
Ms. Jeanette Brown Ganahl ‘64
Mrs. Joan Cunningham Ganey ‘51
Mrs. Erica de Jesus Garcia ‘97
Ms. Doris Garcia ‘03
Mrs. Eileen Flanagan Garnin ‘68
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Gee
Mrs. Eileen Muldown Gendron ‘75
Ms. Georgette George ‘50
Mrs. Patti Disco Giacoletti ‘81
Miss Patricia Gianatasio ‘66
Mrs. Elinor Oelze Gibson ‘50
Mrs. Maureen Mahoney Gilmartin ‘57
Ms. Janet Gilmore ‘73
Mrs. Tammy Rush Glenn ‘88
Dr. Jean Bove Goerss ‘74
Ms. Theresa Gomez
Mrs. Alicia Marin Gonzales MSW ‘80
Mr. & Mrs. Jose Gonzalez
Mrs. Nancy Cafferata Gorell ‘76
Mrs. Megan Coppock Gosch ‘87
Mrs. Patricia Graham Gotelli ‘54
Mrs. Susan Cooks Gott ‘58
Ms. Sabina Gotuaco
Mrs. Sue Piva Goudreau ‘76
Mrs. Nancy Rooney Gouveia ‘56
Ms. Nicole Grady ‘07
Ms. Rebecca Grady ‘10
Mrs. Julie Faubel Grant ‘65
Mr. Bruce Grantham
Mrs. Joan Da Roza Green ‘63
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Greene
Ms. Julie Greene ‘81
Ms. Jordan Greene ‘15
Mrs. Diana Fir Gremett ‘90
Ms. Marie Gribble ‘05
Mrs. Joyce Girdish Griffin ‘56
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Grogan
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Grubbs
Ms. Susan Guillen
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Guittari
Mr. & Mrs. Steve J. Guterres
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hackett
Mrs. Linda Murray Hagarty ‘71
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Hagey
Ms. Helen Rogers Haladyna ‘59
Mr. & Mrs. John Halas
Mrs. Cynthia Ashford Hall ‘75
Mrs. Georgia Sandidge Halstead ‘56
Mrs. Nancy Galli Hamilton ‘70
Mrs. Margaret Belvini Hanacek ‘69
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hance
Mrs. Rosemarie Sundstrom Hansen ‘45
Mr. & Mrs. Troy Hanson
Mrs. Kathleen Healy Harms ‘69
Mrs. Judith Turner Harris ‘72
Mrs. Jacquie Hansen Harris ‘77
Mrs. Patricia O’Halloran Hartnett ‘53
Ms. Lynn Harvey ‘73
Mrs. Denise Hammer Harvey ‘64
Mrs. Kathleen Laine Harville ‘64
Mrs. Vivian Hatt
Mrs. Diane Flanagan Haupt ‘82
Mrs. Patty Smith Hendel ‘64
Ms. Patricia Hennes Hennes ‘68
Ms. Grace C. Hextrum
Ms. Caroline Hickey ‘02
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hickey
Mrs. Diane Lewis Hier ‘59
Mrs. Barbara Inserra Hill ‘69
Ms. Marilyn McDonough Hinrichs ‘50
Mrs. Flora Comins Hoffman ‘51
Mrs. Kelley Pehrson Holden ‘75
Honey Bear Trees
Dr. Lee Emrey Hornberger ‘65
Mrs. Eugenia Dubbiosi Hovland ‘59
Ms. Lynette Hovland ‘81
Mrs. Dolores Mazzetti Howe ‘53
Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Huntsinger
Mrs. Mary Syracuse Hutchinson ‘75
Ms. Katherine Hwang ‘02
Mr. & Mrs. Wilhelm Ick
Miss Kay Ingalls ‘60
Mrs. Eileen Kelly Isbell ‘61
Ms. Maria Iskiw ‘60
Mrs. Penelope Bellinger Jackson ‘60
Mrs. Wendy Fowler Jacobs ‘79
Ms. Ana Jacuinde
Mrs. Linda May Jahn ‘67
Mrs. Maureen Murphy Jenkins ‘62
Mr. Jack P. Jensen
Mrs. Maureen Plant Jeske ‘57
Mrs. Catherine Rouse Jobst ‘60
Miss Mary Ann Johnson ‘75
Ms. Katrina Wislosky Johnstone
Mrs. Joan Ward Joiner ‘58
Mrs. Dorothy Grier Jones ‘45
Mr. & Mrs. James Jordan
Mrs. Margaret Kane Jung ‘68
Mr. Darrell Justus
Mr. & Mrs. Hani Kaileh
Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Kalogerias
Mrs. Rinia Kam
Mr. Skip Kamm
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kannengeiser
Mrs. Maryann Siebert Kantmann ‘59
Mrs. Julie Britton Kanzaki ‘82
Mrs. Margaret Brady Keate ‘67
Mrs. Patricia Hoffman Keicher ‘56
Mrs. Ann O’Brien Keighran ‘84
Mrs. Jennifer Corsiglia Keim ‘88
Mrs. Jane Mason Kelly ‘40
Mr. & Mrs. John Kelly
Ms. Maureen Kelly
Mrs. Therese Morasci Kennealy ‘66
Mrs. Diane Mullany Kenning ‘57
Mrs. Nancy Sullivan Kerr ‘71
Ms. Ellen Kerrigan ‘68
Mrs. Diane Sheehan Key ‘55
Mrs. Jacqueline Olson Keyser ‘56
Sister Mary Kilgariff, RSM
Mrs. Patricia Devine Kimbrough ‘85
Mrs. Pandora Quan Kimm ‘86
Ms. Una Kinsella ‘83
Mrs. Mary Ann Potaski Kinson ‘61
Matthew & Mary Schaffer Kircher ‘78
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Klink
Ms. Patricia Kristof Moy
Mrs. Martha Schwarz Kulisch ‘61
Mrs. Irene Gilroy Kusch ‘52
Ms. Louisa La Farge
Mrs. Barbara Williams Labagh ‘62
Ms. Clarissa Quintanilla Lacayo ‘03
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Mr. William Lacy
Mrs. Cathleen Ferrari Lagomarsino ‘74
Dr. & Mrs. Juan Lajom, Jr.
Mrs. Maureen Dempsey Lami ‘49
Mrs. Marilyn Dematteis Larson ‘57
Mr. & Mrs. Naumanuka P. Lataimua
Mr. & Mrs. L.J. Lavelle
Mr. Robert Grady Leaver
Mr. & Mrs. Scott O. Leaver
Ms. Margaret Leaver
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Lechleitner
Mrs. Maureen Rubis Leimbach ‘59
Ms. Gina Lencioni ‘00
Ms. Maureen Leonard ‘89
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Leroux
Mrs. Michelle Moureaux Lewis ‘90
Dr. Jeanne L. Lin
Mrs. Judith Bianchina Lindstrom ‘59
Mrs. Sheila Gannon Linn ‘56
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Littauer
Mrs. Diane Natoli Loftus ‘75
Mrs. Lorraine Eli Lohmeier ‘57
Mr. Daniel Lonergan
Mrs. Doris Geib Long ‘53
Ms. Nikki Lukas Longfish ‘98
Ms. Stacey Longwich ‘98
Mrs. Sonia Magro Lough ‘84
Ms. Nita Alioto Louise ‘62
Mrs. Marilyn Loushin-Miller
Ms. Victoria Love ‘63
1st Lt. Tip Lu Tilton ARNG ‘98
Mrs. Pamela Bianchi Lucero ‘74
Mrs. Teresa Ford Lucey RN, BSN ‘85
Mr. & Mrs. John Luis
Mrs. Nicole Lee Lum ‘84
Mrs. Chris Lusardi ‘68
Mrs. Sheila Casey Luskin ‘82
Mrs. Catherine Lutz
Mrs. Chris Lepine Luvisi ‘63
Mrs. Carolyn Gustafson Lyon ‘55
Mrs. Diane Sheehan Maag ‘73
Ms. Kathleen Houle Maddox ‘72
Mrs. Jennifer Garcia Maesen ‘98
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Maffei
Mrs. Kathleen Johnson Manca ‘61
Mrs. Kathleen Lyons Manchester ‘65
Ms. Cheryl Siegel Manion ‘71
Mrs. Elizabeth Canziani Mantegani ‘72
Mrs. Susan Cavalli Mantell ‘77
Mrs. Marie Cancilla Marconi ‘60
Ms. Maureen Marconi ‘63
Drs. Michael & Susan Marks
Mrs. Donna Uriarte Marks ‘56
Mrs. Janice Heppert Marquis ‘69
Mrs. Janice Grippi Marsac ‘61
Mr. & Mrs. Juan Martinez
Ms. Ramona Martinez ‘47
Mr. & Mrs. Rigoberto Martinez
Mrs. Catherine Scalmanini Marvier ‘64
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Matthews
Ms. Jo Ann Mattner ‘72
Mrs. Ann Barisone Mattson ‘70
Ms. Judith Maule ‘62
Ms. Johna Henry Maychrowitz ‘62
Ms. Deborah McAdam ‘76
Mrs. Carol Johnson McAdams ‘54
Mrs. Mary Pappert McCarrick ‘64
Mrs. Julie Monteverdi McCarthy ‘67
Mr. & Mrs. James McCormick
Mrs. Sharon Reilly McDonald ‘60
Mrs. Maura Mackesy McDonald ‘64
Sister Marietta McGannon, RSM
Ms. Sheila McGee ‘63
Mrs. Mary Morasci McGee ‘74
Mrs. Karen Boiler McGoff ‘78
Mrs. Cynthia Perry McGrew ‘78
Ms. Patricia McIntyre ‘73
Ms. Kathleen McKay
Mrs. Marianne Bock McLaughlin ‘67
Mrs. Ruth McMahon
Mr. & Ms. Gerard McMahon
Mrs. Leslie Henneberry McNaughton ‘82
Ms. Kathryn McNichol ‘66
Mrs. Marsha Kriletich McVey ‘71
Mrs. Kathleen Romo Mefford ‘67
Ms. Mary Elizabeth Meissner ‘63
Mr. & Mrs. Jose Mejia
Mrs. Claire Weeks Melodia ‘60
Mr. & Mrs. John Mendez
Ms. Diane Isola-Meneguzzi ‘83
Dr. Jane Merdinger, Ph.D. ‘70
Mrs. Pauline Fantin Merritt ‘44
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Metzger
Mr. Alexander Meyer, II
Mrs. Irene Mihailoff
Ms. Elaine Mihailoff ‘07
Ms. Helga Justman Miklos
Ms. Tara Milante
Mrs. Maureen Roberts Miller ‘99
Mrs. Frances Milliken
Mrs. Mary Hustedt Milton ‘66
Mrs. Joan McKean Miner ‘55
Mrs. Christine Freeman Molinaro, CPA ‘82
Mrs. Leslie Vick Monaghan ‘76
Mrs. Susan Torriglia Monahan ‘60
Mrs. Diana Fish Mongini ‘64
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Montoya
Mr. Stuart Moock
Mrs. Genevieve Murphy Moore ‘77
Mrs. Kathleen Doherty Moran ‘53
Mrs. Joan Ervin Moreno ‘71
Mrs. Theresa Moreno
Ms. Katherine Morgan ‘73
Ms. Nannette Morgan ‘71
Morning Glory Montessori School
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Morsello
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Mountain
Mrs. Kathleen Cooks Mullin ‘62
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Mumford
Mrs. Patricia Colapietro Mundy ‘64
Mr. & Mrs. John Munsey
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Murphy
Dr. Catherine Murphy ‘79
Mr. James Murphy
Ms. Lori Murphy ‘74
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Murphy
Ms. Sarah Murphy ‘00
Ms. Patrice Murphy ‘78
Mrs. Kathleen Knox Murray ‘62
Mrs. Nancy Lee O’Meara Murray ‘49
Mr. Muwaffaq R. Mustafa & Ms. Andrea R. Ritner
Mrs. Beverly Minotto Muzio ‘49
Ms. Diana Naranjo ‘98
Mrs. Nancy Jones Nardini ‘49
Mrs. Pam Naughton
Ms. Adrianna Navarro ‘03
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Nelson
Ms. Gisele Bonitz ‘84
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Mrs. Jacqueline Crown Nichols ‘51
Mrs. Bette Nicolopulos
Mrs. Melissa Kockos Nightingale ‘76
Mrs. Carol Ann Bocci Nulk ‘55
Mrs. Kathleen Rocca Nunes ‘60
Sister Celeste Nuttman, RSM ‘64
Mr. & Ms. Romulo Surgay
Mrs. Mary O’Brien
Miss Joanne O’Brien ‘61
Mrs. Renee Saraceno O’Brien, RN, PHN ‘68
Ms. Brigid O’Brien ‘14
Ms. Hannah O’Brien ‘11
Miss Kathleen O’Connor ‘68
Ms. Betty O’Connor
Mrs. Rita O’Grady O’Connor ‘39
Mrs. Susan Campi Odom ‘74
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis O’Donnell
Mrs. Dianne Koch Offield ‘67
Mr. Ryan Offield
Dr. & Mrs. Greg Ohanessian
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick O’Hara
Ms. Patricia O’Leary ‘73
Ms. Kathleen O’Marie ‘59
Miss Kathleen O’Meara ‘58
Mrs. Regina Scalmanini O’Neal ‘68
Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel C. Ong
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Oosterman
Mrs. Susan Galli Opsvig ‘66
Oracle Corporation
Mr. & Mrs. Philip O’Reilly
Ms. Maeve O’Reilly ‘06
Mrs. Sandra Glenn O’Rourke ‘63
Ms. Marilyn M. Orr
Ms. Noelle Ottoboni
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ourtiague
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Overman
Ms. Deanna Padilla ‘08
Mrs. Barbara Hadfield Padilla ‘83
Mrs. Joyce Padua Zonca ‘85
Mrs. Joanne Grund Page ‘70
Mrs. Jeanette Fambrini Papapietro ‘59
Mrs. Debra Galeotti Parenti ‘67
Mrs. Catherine Rach Parrish ‘72
Mrs. Nancy Prindle Parry ‘47
Mrs. Stephanie McGinty Pattison ‘63
Mrs. Lorraine Welch Paul ‘68
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Paulino
Mrs. Lillian Whitehouse Paulsen ‘88
Mr. Reed Paulsen
Mr. & Mrs. Al Pavik
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Pavlov
Mrs. Renee Bouscal Pecota ‘69
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Perez
Mr. & Mrs. Salvador Perez
Ms. Gloria Perry
Mrs. Carol Haines Peters ‘66
Ms. Janis Peterson ‘84
Ms. Suzanne McGinty Petrocchi ‘57
Mrs. Deborah Rogers Petrucci ‘73
Mrs. Cristina Demattei Philipps ‘72
Ms. Joan Phillips ‘53
Mr. & Mrs. John Piccetti
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pieri
Mrs. Gail Sutter Pollock ‘60
Ms. Stephanie Porter ‘09
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Powell
Mrs. Judith Powell
Ms. Jean Molesky Poz, Ph.D. ‘65
Mrs. JoAnn Lyons Quadt ‘53
Mr. & Mrs. Cleofas G. Rabelas
Mr. & Ms. Richard E. Ragusa
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Ragusa
Mrs. Joan Porter Raiter ‘63
Ms. Marcela Ramirez ‘95
Mrs. Eugenia Paine Rapasky ‘72
Mrs. Ann Williams Regan ‘59
Dr. Catherine Riordan Regan, Ph.D. ‘62
Mrs. Catherine Conklin Regan-DeCicco ‘59
Mrs. Helen Fagan Reidy ‘48
Mrs. Barbara Leahy Reilly ‘61
Ms. Eileen Bartlett Reisner ‘70
Mr. & Mrs. Rizalino Ricasa
Ms. Susan Rice, Ph.D. ‘66
Mrs. Kathie Johnston Rice ‘62
Ms. Mary Creehan Richardson ‘63
Dr. Marlis Risso ‘88
Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Rivera, III
Mrs. Kristine Waldvogel Robinson RNC ‘87
Mrs. Cynthia Terry Rockwell ‘77
Dr. Judy Rogers-Bianchi ‘57
Mrs. Arlene Figoni Rohrer ‘59
Mrs. Gail Trowbridge Roll ‘56
Mr. & Mrs. Alvaro J. Romero, Jr.
Ms. Katherina Roque Panomvana ‘94
D. Katherine Rosa Rosa ‘70
Ms. Lynne Rosaia ‘69
Mrs. Carlene McElroy Rousseu ‘85
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rowan
Sister M. Janet Rozzano, RSM
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Rudolph
Ms. Elena Ruggiero ‘96
Mr. & Mrs. Terrance Runzler
Father John Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Ryan
Sister Patricia Ryan, RSM ‘49
Mrs. Michele Fasana Saake ‘69
Mr. & Mrs. Neil B. Saccoman, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Saenz
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Salamy
Ms. Sandra Sanchez ‘03
Mrs. Doris Coplen Santana ‘43
Save Mart Supermarkets
Mrs. Catherine Crocker Sawicki ‘72
Miss Lois Scampini ‘46
Mrs. Pamela Bleichner Scannell ‘86
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Scerri
Mr. Clem Schablaske
Mrs. Ann Marie Wunderlich Schaffer ‘55
Dr. Maureen Schaukowitch ‘65
Mr. Peter Schaul
Mrs. Kimberly Sanchez Schlom ‘82
Mrs. Patricia Siegel Schmolze ‘68
Mrs. Joan Molesky Schoettler ‘67
Mr. & Mrs. Dean L. Schorno
Ms. Karen Schroder ‘83
Mrs. Lillian Dematteis Schuster ‘59
Mrs. Allison Callan Schwartz ‘99
Mrs. Veronica Friel Schwarz ‘62
Mrs. Mary Sullivan Schwedhelm ‘65
Mrs. Mary Wertz Schymeinsky RN ‘59
Mr. & Mrs. Luigi P. Sciabarrasi
Ms. Barbara Giampolini Scott ‘54
Mrs. Paula Bove Sedgley ‘79
Mrs. Geraldine Barry Seil ‘39
Dr. & Dr. Alan Selman
Mrs. Christine Semenero
Ms. Elaine Servetto ‘75
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sevieri
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Mrs. Judith Dolim Shafer ‘77
Mrs. Ruby Silver Shaw ‘57
Mrs. Dava Kotta Sheehan ‘83
Mrs. Anne Rossi Shelley ‘67
Mrs. Nancy Totah Shihadeh ‘88
Mr. & Mrs. John Silva
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Silva
Ms. Andrea Silva ‘68
Mrs. Olga Muzzi Silvestri ‘51
Mr. & Mrs. Lucas Simi
Mrs. Carol Johnson Simmons ‘55
Ms. Angela Simonetti
Ms. Patricia Skinner ‘68
Mrs. Carol Smart
Ms. Maryann Smetzer ‘71
Mrs. Susan Pringle Smith ‘63
Mr. & Mrs. Faysal Sohail
Ms. Kathleen Wuerth Sonnabend ‘70
Mrs. Nora Sotelo-Kury ‘77
Mrs. Kathy Moakler Soules ‘71
Mrs. Maureen Sullivan Spencer ‘49
Ms. Lynn Aubright-Spleiss ‘73
Mrs. Joanne Peterson Spotswood ‘63
Mrs. Kaye Beresford Stallard ‘57
Ms. Kathleen Morrissey Steger ‘79
Mrs. Denise McNamara Stein ‘61
Mrs. Marie Sullivan Steinmetz ‘82
Mrs. Casey Sternsmith ‘99
Mr. & Mrs. William Stewart
Mr. & Mrs. Mauricio Suarez
Ms. Laura Suarez ‘06
Mrs. Giuli Anne Duca Sutton ‘68
Ms. Patricia Sweeney ‘58
Mrs. Karyn DeMartini Szeman ‘88
Mrs. Maureen Jolly Szostak ‘63
Mrs. Antoinette Asturias Talbott ‘60
Mrs. Sherre Smith Tassos ‘66
Mrs. Mary Kathryn Dale Taylor ‘55
Mrs. Roberta Cerri Teglia ‘58
Mrs. Joyce Raffo Thibault ‘56
Mr. & Mrs. William Thompson
Mr. Barry Thornton & Ms. Susie Friday
Mr. Shawn & Mrs. Patricia Habeeb Thrapp ‘75
Miss Sandra Tilch ‘63
Mrs. June Draga Tilton ‘66
Mrs. Elizabeth Tionloc
Mr. & Mrs. Arturo Tongson, Jr.
Mrs. Mary Pat O’Donnell Tormey ‘54
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Torre
Ms. Susan Razura Torres ‘81
Mrs. Claudia Colombo Torretta ‘53
Mrs. Rosemary Lavoie Toschi ‘67
Mr. & Mrs. Naim Totah
Mrs. Linda J. Townsend
Mrs. Brianna Leary Tremblay ‘02
Mrs. Monica Byrne Truettner ‘77
Mrs. Julie Ruggeri Tuckey ‘51
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Uccelli
Mrs. Mary Bradley Upham ‘50
Mrs. Jane Pesino Urmini ‘69
Mr. & Mrs. Xavier Urrutia
Mrs. Patricia O’Brien Valencia ‘56
Ms. Erica Valle
Mrs. Lynn Dryden Van Etten ‘72
Mrs. Lisa Wilson Vande Steeg ‘77
Ms. Audrey Dancel Vandenbroeck ‘98
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Vargas
Miss Susan Vasquez ‘90
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Venturoni
Mrs. Debra Cochrane Vercammen ‘76
Mrs. Barbara Bushnell Vigil ‘61
Village Stationers
Mrs. Shelley Jaramillo Villamil ‘88
Mr. & Mrs. Jesus Ramos Visperas
Ms. Arica Vorsatz ‘00
Ms. Marian Waddell
Mrs. Catherine Wagner & Mr. Elpidio Gomez
Mrs. Kelli Friel Wakefield ‘73
Mrs. Maureen Kelleher Waldrum ‘72
Mrs. Claudia Allain Wallace ‘60
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Walneuski
Dr. Michelle Porrazzo Walsh ‘87
Mrs. Theresa Sweeney Walsh ‘72
Ms. Yvonne Walters
Ms. Grace Wang
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Warner
Ms. Mary Ann Warren ‘78
Sister Mary Waskowiak, RSM ‘66
Mrs. Catherine Hudelson Wedell ‘81
Ms. Marilyn Weeks ‘64
Ms. Anne Britschgi Wegner ‘55
Ms. Michelle Heathcote Whalley ‘85
Ms. Christine Whelan
Mrs. Eileen O’Day Whitcomb ‘71
Mrs. Mary Woodman Whitcomb ‘56
Mrs. Maria Ricci White ‘63
Mrs. Kathleen Jennings White ‘72
Ms. Corinne O’Connor Whitworth ‘68
Mrs. Charlotte Kolloch Wiard ‘58
Mrs. Nanci Arata Wilborn ‘64
Mrs. Anne Coykendall Wilhoit ‘85
Mrs. Catherine Collins Wilkinson ‘63
Mrs. Bonnie Pischoff Willacker ‘58
Mrs. Carole Arnberger Williams ‘51
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Williams
Ms. Jacqueline Willson ‘69
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Wilson, Jr.
Ms. Alana Wilson ‘14
Mrs. Barbara Caballero Wise ‘61
Mrs. June Wisecarver
Mr. & Mrs. Scott A. Wolfe, Sr.
Dr. & Mrs. Randolph Wong
Ms. Mia Wong ‘12
Ms. MaryAnn Woodall ‘66
Mrs. Patricia Barnes Woolston ‘60
Ms. Ann Morton Worth ‘45
Mrs. Loretta Grealy Yatsko ‘61
Mrs. Annie Young
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Yup
Ms. Andrea Zamora ‘04
Mrs. Patricia McDonough Zarlengo ‘51
Mr. Richard Zaslove
John & Renee Zimmerman
Mrs. Mary Conway Zodrow ‘60
Gifts in Kind 2014-2015
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Jose Ajam
Mr. Matthew & Mrs. Penelope Stack
Alexander ‘78
Ms. Peggy Andrews ‘68
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Blue
Mrs. Elizabeth Brosnan ‘69
Ms. Sheila Brosnan ‘77
Mrs. Jean Kelly Buckley ‘75
Ms. Kay Carter & Mr. Chuck Evans
Mr. & Mrs. Steve L. H. Cartt
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dougherty
Mrs. Cynthia Valencia Erskine ‘73
Ms. Lorin Flynn
Mr. Bart & Mrs. Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Gimbal
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Giorgi
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Glasser
Ms. Karen Hanrahan
Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell F. Harrell
Ms. Eileen Horan
Ms. Deborah Jernigan
Mr. & Mrs. William Kibblewhite
Ms. Margy Lico
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lock
Miss Stacey Madamba ‘93
Drs. Michael & Susan Marks
Dr. & Mrs. Scott Milliken
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Nappi
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Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’Donnell
Mr. & Mrs. Eli Rapaich
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Romeo
Mr. & Mrs. Lino Siu
Aitken’s Peninsula Swim School
American Bull Bar & Grill
Amici’s
Asian Art Museum
Ballet San Jose
Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours
Beach Blanket Babylon
Being Yoga
Bel Mateo Bowl
Big Joe’s Cafe
Blue & Gold Fleet
Broadway By the Bay
Bronzini Dental Group
Bundy Opticians
Costanoa Coastal Lodge & Camp
Costco Wholesale
Crepevine
Crystal Springs Golf Course
Euro Nail SPA
Fiddler’s Green Irish Pub & Restaurant
Fiori
Fish Market Restaurant
Flavors Catering
Guittard Chocolate Co.
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Hillbarn Theater
Hiller Aviation Museum
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
John Bentley’s Restaurants
Jostens
Junipero Serra High School
Kerns Fine Jewelry
Kleid Design Group
La Fonda de San Mateo
La Petite Baleen Inc. Swim School
Legarza Basketball Camp
LifeTouch Photography
Marriott Hotels-S.F. Airport
Mercy High School - MPC
Mercy High School - Student Body Officers
Mercy Vineyards
Millbrae Dance Academy
Mountain House Restaurant
Peninsula Pet Resort
Peninsula Symphony
Pier 39
Planet Granite San Francisco
Podesta Construction, Inc.
Putnam Jaguar & Lexus
Rachael & Co.
Red & White Fleet
Redwood City Elks Lodge
Ridge Vineyards, Inc.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum
RP Diamond
San Jose Sabercats
Sanrio
Schumacher Photography
Scoma’s Restaurant
Selfies Portrait Studio & PhotoBooth Rental
Sonoma Raceway
The Cheese Cake Factory San Francisco
The Container Store
The Laurel Inn
Weimax Wines & Spirits
Winchester Mystery House
Wine Road
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
Matching Gifts 2014-2015
Anonymous
Ms. JoAnn Agcaoili
Amgen Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest J. Aquilio, Jr.
Bank of America
Ms. Angela Conde Barton ‘89
Covidien
Mr. & Mrs. Mark M. De Ocampo
Mrs. Jennifer Mullin Fisher ‘86
Genentech, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Greene, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. John Halas
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hitchcock
Mr. & Mrs. David Hooper, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Jajeh
Kaiser Permanente Community Giving
Campaign
Mrs. Pandora Quan Kimm ‘86
Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. McGee
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. Naughton
Mr. & Mrs. James O’Connell
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick O’Hara
Oracle Corporation
Pacific Gas & Electric
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin J. Parodi
Mrs. Clare Pool Purpura ‘75
Mr. & Ms. Richard E. Ragusa
Ms. Katherina Roque Panomvana ‘94
Dr. Michael Samn & Dr. Karen L. Lee
Ms. Lynn Aubright-Spleiss ‘73
Mr. Charles Thone & Mrs. Eileen
Benisano-Thone
VISA Givingstation
Wells Fargo Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Wherry
This Annual Report includes gifts received
from July 1, 2014 thru June 30, 2015.
Please contact Mercy’s Advancement Office with corrections and accept
our apologies for any inadvertent omissions. 650.762.1190
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making a Difference
difference
Making a
difference
Scholarship Benefit
Your gift will change a young girl’s life.
Over 220 alumnae, parents, Sisters, teachers, friends and Board members joined together to attend this year’s Making
A Difference Scholarship Benefit held on April 30th. It was a magical evening with the spirit of Mercy filling the room!
To all of you who have supported Making A Difference - THANK YOU! To date, we have now raised a record $262,400 in
donations! We would like to reach a new goal of $275,000 and welcome your support! The event was underwritten by
the Board of Directors. 100% of all donations directly benefit girls in need of financial assistance. Your gift, of any amount,
helps transform lives! Please take a moment to watch this year’s Making A Difference Video found on Mercy’s website
under Giving - it’s stories are truly inspiring!
A heartfelt thank you to our student speaker Sammy Baker ‘15 and keynote speaker Brandy Martinez Navarro ‘98. Sammy
and Brandy both represent what it truly means to be a woman of “mercy” and compassion in on our world.
Making a Difference Sponsors 2015
$25,000+Catherine McAuley
Sponsor
Dr. & Mrs. Norbert Bischofberger
The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert
Foundation
Mrs. Brandy Martinez Navarro ‘98
$10,000+ Platinum Sponsor
Mr. Matthew & Mrs. Penelope Stack Alexander ‘78
Bank of America
The Drum Foundation
Mr. Robert Grassilli, Jr.
Mrs. Clare Pool Purpura ‘75
Mrs. Sandi Stoppoloni
$5,000+ Gold Sponsor
Mr. Kevin Domecus & Ms. Laura Brucken
Mr. Paul & Mrs. Janet Selenger
Robertson ‘53
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Romeo
Mr. & Mrs. Ganendra Singh
Mr. & Mrs. John Torrey
$2,500+ Silver Sponsor
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Benz
Boston Private Bank & Trust Company
Ms. Jeanne Burns
Kibblewhite Precision Machining
Mrs. Catherine Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72
Dr. Aileen Whelan, M.D. ‘76
$1,000+ Bronze Sponsor
Anonymous
Mrs. Irene Garibaldi Aubright ‘46
Dr. Janet Andrews, D.D.S. ‘70
Ms. Angela Conde Barton ‘89
Mrs. Becky Beck
Beck Brothers
Mrs. Carla Lovi Brosnan ‘68
Ms. Mary Louise Castillo
Ms. Natalie Cirigliano ‘02
Mrs. Jacqueline Legorreta Erdman ‘75
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fitzpatrick
Mr. Bart & Mrs. Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hitchcock
Junipero Serra High School
Mrs. Kathy Lautze Krause ‘68
Ms. Kathleen Lama ‘87
Mrs. Martha Melton
Mercy High School Alumnae Association
Mr. & Mrs. David C. Miller
Dr. & Mrs. Scott Milliken
Mrs. Susan Lepine Morro ‘59
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’Donnell
Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Pellizzari
Dr. Mario & Mrs. Katherine Lacunza
Pompili ‘78
Ms. Connie Romeo
Sister Janet Ruffing, RSM, Ph D. ‘63
Dr. Michael Samn & Dr. Karen L. Lee
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas,
West Midwest Community
Mrs. Joanne Giovannini Storkan ‘66
The Thomas Family
Mr. Daniel Whelan
Mrs. Patricia Price Willis ‘58
$500+ Blue & White Sponsor
Anonymous
Apple Matching Gift Program
Ms. Elaine Andrews ‘69
Mr. & Mrs. Erubel Campos
Ms. Gina Rosaia Collins ‘99
Mrs. Christina Beck Drogin ‘96
Ms. Patricia Flanagan ‘65
Mrs. Margot Fourie Giusti ‘70
Mr. Mike Hefferman
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kotmel
Mr. & Mrs. Lars J. Lund
Father Michael Mahoney OFM, Capuchin
Mr. John Marsal & Ms. Lorin Bell
Ms. Marian Marsili ‘71
Ms. Patricia McAdoo ‘65
Mr. & Mrs. Juan Navarro
Mr. & Mrs. Graham Smith
Mr. Tom Stack
Ms. Jeanine Thorpe ‘86
Mr. & Ms. Joseph Nezwek
Wells Fargo Bank
Mr. & Mrs. James Whelan
Mrs. Mary Patricia Whelan-Miille ‘71
Mrs. Gina DeRanieri Wiebe ‘84
Mrs. Daisy Young
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making a
a difference
Difference
making
making a Difference
$250+ Crusader Sponsor
Anonymous
Ms. Rita Raffo Arnold ‘75
Miss Valerie Armento ‘69
Mrs. Laverne Barrett-Marzalek
Mrs. Betty Battaglia
Ms. Diane Battaglia-Dillon ‘63
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bigelow
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bolte
Mrs. Patricia Bove
Drs. Patricia & Charles Bradley
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Capili
Ms. Kay Carter & Mr. Chuck Evans
Mrs. Mary Jo Dungan Compton ‘64
Mrs. Patricia Ivancich Dassios ‘97
Mrs. Danielle Clarke Draper MFT ‘67
Mrs. Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81
Ms. Annette Fajardo ‘75
Mr. & Mrs. Jose Florin
Mr. & Mrs. John Fraher
Sister Rosann Fraher, RSM
Ms. Rey Friel ‘64
Mrs. Marie Gahn
Mrs. Eileen Muldown Gendron ‘75
Ms. Georgette George ‘50
Mrs. Catherine Casey Grabinski ‘86
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Greene, Jr.
Mrs. Judith Turner Harris ‘72
Miss Kay Ingalls ‘60
Mrs. Catherine Rouse Jobst ‘60
Mr. Darrell Justus
Mr. & Ms. Walter Kent, Jr.
Matthew & Mary Schaffer Kircher ‘78
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Larratt
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lavelle
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Leaf
Ms. Stacey Longwich ‘98
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Maffei
Mrs. Catherine Irvina Johnson McGowan ‘39
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Montoya
Morning Glory Montessori School
Mrs. Mary Burke Morris ‘58
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Mountain
Ms. Diana Naranjo ‘98
Mrs. Melissa Kockos Nightingale ‘76
Miss Kathleen O’Meara ‘58
Ms. Noelle Ottoboni ‘75
Mrs. Lorraine Welch Paul ‘68
Mr. & Mrs. Salvador Perez
Ms. Marcela Ramirez ‘95
Ms. Lynne Rosaia ‘69
Father John Ryan
Mrs. Catherine Crocker Sawicki ‘72
Mrs. Lorraine Mozzini Sbragia ‘60
Mrs. Casey Sternsmith ‘99
Mr. Barry Thornton & Ms. Susie Friday
Mrs. Michele O’Connor Tyler ‘68
Ms. Arica Vorsatz ‘00
Mrs. Hazel Stergar Walton ‘63
Ms. Marilyn Weeks ‘64
Ms. Leslie F. Welch
Ms. Christine Whelan
Making A Difference
Scholarship Benefit Dinner
Save the date!
Thursday,
April 21, 2016
Keynote Speaker:
Gina Rosaia Collins ‘99
Green Hills Country Club
Millbrae, CA 6:30 p.m.
Event Chair:
Cathy Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72
The Making A Difference Scholarship Benefit dinner is being generously
underwritten by the Board of Directors allowing 100% of all donations and
sponsorships to benefit our students in need of financial assistance.
For more information visit our website at www.mercyhsb.com.
Keynote Speaker: Gina Rosaia Collns ‘99
Steering Committee - Cathy Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72, Chair
Kelli Benz, Joan Fitzpatrick, Stacey Longwich ‘98, Mary Lund,
Clare Pool Purpura ‘75 and Caroline Romeo
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Alumna
Spotlights
Mariann Byerwalter ‘78
Receives Two Prestigious Awards
Dean’s Medal, Stanford School of Medicine
Mariann Byerwalter ‘78 (Stanford BA ‘82, Harvard MBA ‘84) pictured above with Dr. Lloyd Minor, Dean of the
Stanford Medical School. was recently honored with the Dean’s Medal, one of the highest bestowed by the
Stanford School of Medicine.
Mariann Byerwalter, MBA, is currently on the board of directors of Stanford Health Care and of Lucile Packard Children’s
Hospital Stanford, and she also chairs the board of directors of SRI International Inc.; The Dean’s Medal recognizes
individuals whose scientific, medical, humanitarian or other contributions have significantly advanced the mission of
Stanford Medicine. “Mariann is a visionary individual who has worked tirelessly on behalf of Stanford Medicine, helping
provide financial stability and recruit new faculty to lead the enterprise,” said Lloyd Minor, MD, dean of the medical school.
Mariann, who earned her bachelor’s degree from Stanford in 1982, has interwoven her career in business, as a banker
and entrepreneur, over the last 30 years with her volunteer service at the university. As a Stanford senior, she received
the Wallace Sterling Award for outstanding academic achievement, beginning a longstanding connection to Sterling,
the university’s former chancellor, who encouraged her to remain involved, she said. She was elected to the university
Board of Trustees in the early 1990s and shortly after joined the board of the children’s hospital. “That was my first
involvement with Stanford Medicine, and it really touched my heart,” she said.
“To be recognized by the school and the dean and my colleagues is very humbling, as my work with Stanford University
and Stanford Medicine has been the most rewarding and fulfilling of my entire professional career,” Byerwalter said. Gold Spike Award, Stanford Associates
Alumni Mariann Byerwalter ‘78, AB ’82, received a 2015 Gold Spike Award, the university’s highest honor for volunteer
service. The award is presented annually by Stanford Associates, an honorary organization of more than 2,600 Stanford
alumni who have demonstrated significant and long-standing volunteer service to the university.
“Faculty, administrators and fellow alumni respect Mariann’s clear vision, seriousness of purpose, energy and keen
focus,” Stanford Associates said in an announcement. “Just as readily, they value the kind of person that she is – warm
and gracious and genuinely interested in the lives of those around her. She is famous for her heartfelt thank you notes
and goes to great lengths to recognize individuals that contribute to a project at every level of the organization.”
Stanford Associates described the breadth of Byerwalter’s volunteer service as “exceptional.” She has served three
terms on the Stanford University Board of Trustees, and has been the chair of the board of directors of the Stanford
Alumni Association. Her service on the boards of Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Stanford has spanned more than 20 years, including 8 years as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Stanford Hospital
& Clinics, and she remains a member of both boards today. She has served on the boards of the Stanford Management
Company and the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation Athletic Fund.
“Over the past 30 years, Mariann has united numerous alumni and staff in a vision for what lies ahead for Stanford,
what’s possible and how it can be accomplished,” Stanford Associates said. “Mariann is truly a force that has made a
deep, broad and enduring impact on this university.”
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Alumna Spotlights
One Box for Hope
Laura Lencioni, PsyD ’96 and
Gina Lencioni ‘00
When psychologist Laura Lencioni, PsyD ’96 and her sister
Gina ’00 (a teacher), travel to La Concepcion, Nicaragua, they
don’t pack lightly. That’s because Laura and her family are
traveling with bags — most recently with 15 green military-style
bags to be exact — filled with donations of socks, underwear,
shoes, clothes, school supplies, and wellness items for children
in rural areas of Nicaragua. Because her husband’s family lives
there, Laura has been making the trip for about 13 years. About
five years ago, she and her husband brought some of their
son’s toys for the local children. “It was a very eye-opening
experience,” she said. “The schools didn’t have books; there
wasn’t a blackboard on the wall — just a table in the middle of
the room. I came home, and told my sister and my co-workers
about the experience, and people started giving me things to
bring on my next trip.”
After visiting a school in Temua, Nicaragua and distributing a
small amount of toys and clothing, Laura and Gina realized the
severity of poverty in parts of the country. The school they
visited had bare walls, no electricity, and very little supplies.
Knowing what schools are like in America, it was shocking
to see the children of this country attempting to educate
themselves without the proper materials. In addition, these
children had no means of transportation and have to walk
several miles on dirt roads, most of them barefoot, to get to
their school and collect fresh drinking water. We saw how
happy the kids were with just the one box of items we were
able to bring on our own. When we got in the car to leave the
school, we were both crying. With that one box we were able
to give 45 children hope. We thought about the impact that
larger donations could have on this area. The desire to do
more brought about the inception of this organization.
Since that first trip in February 2010, we have made several
other trips with multiple boxes of clothing and school supplies.
On our last visit we personally distributed items to over 120
children. Our plan is to continue this work in bringing more
hope to the kids in this area.
We personally deliver and distribute all donations to the
children in these rural areas of Nicaragua. 100% of your
donation goes directly to the children in need. We pay our own
airfare and stay with relatives and friends in Nicaragua. We
take time from our vacation to help those in need. In fact, our
vacations have now become our work which we love!
Our new project is to try to collect Barbie’s and action figures
to bring to the children the next time we go. While we want to
make sure they have necessities like shoes and clothing, we
also like to bring some fun extras to the kids each time we go.
To learn more about their work, visit their website at
www.oneboxforhope.org
—Excerpts from http://lookinside.kaiserpermanente.org/
and www.oneboxforhope.org
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Class Notes
1961
Let us know what you are up to!
We love to have information for the Class Notes section
of the Oaks, as well as information we can use in an article! Use the enclosed envelope to send us your news and photo
or e-mail us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
1945
Valerie Schuld
White writes,
“I am living at
the Parkway
Chateau, a
retirement
residence
in beautiful
Bellingham,
Washington. My
dear little grand
daughters are
teaching me to use the computer. Having
graduated in 1945, this would be my 70
year celebration. I am happy to have my
wonderful memories!”
1952
Suzanne O’Brien Brady writes,
“Reporting that I will be at Junipero
Serra’s canonization in Wash. D.C. in
September. I’ve been a member of the
Carmel Mission’s Schola Cantorum Choir
for 50 years while he has been on our
altar listening, we think. We won’t be
singing except in our hearts.”
1956
Mary Lou Woodman Whitcomb lives
with her husband of 55 years in South
Lake Tahoe. She is an active member of
Soroptimist International, an organization
formed to help women and children in
need. She is also enjoying singing and
playing her ukulele with 50+ other folks
every Tuesday evening. She and her
husband enjoy the natural beauty of the
mountain life. They travelled to South
America and Antarctica last year! Mary
Lou writes, “We love to stay in touch with
our Bay Area friends, especially Mercy
Alumnae! We have three delightful adult
daughters and four athletic grandsons.”
1958
Bel Leon Rennels writes, “My husband
(Don) and I traveled to Vienna, Austria
as well as Slovenia and Croatia in midMay for 3 weeks. Our first evening was
spent sipping wine and eating appetizers
alongside the Danube River. Vienna is a
magnificent city with so much history,
palaces, art museums, monuments and,
of course, music. We enjoyed a wonderful
Bach music event as well as excellent
food and wine. Slovenia was a pleasant
surprise in that it has such natural beauty,
especially in the Lake Bled area. We
confess ignorance at what a lovely, clean
and cultured country it is, despite its
recent independence struggle. The
same holds for Croatia which possesses
the UNESCO Heritage Site Plitvice
Lakes National Park. Multiple waterfalls
(remember falls with water?) are
breathtaking as is the surrounding forest.
Great hiking! We are so thankful to be
able to travel in our retirement years.
Cabo San Lucas is next, Giants Spring
Training in Scottsdale, AZ in March and
another big trip next summer. Stay tuned.“
1961
Sister Philip (Sharon Ellenberger)
(PHOTO) writes, “I was in California in
April this year and participated in the
Stanford Nurses’ Club Luncheon. My
graduating class was celebrating 45
years since we graduated from Stanford.
Where do the years go? There were 13 of
us there out of a class of 24. Plans are
under way now for our 50th in 2020. My
great nephew, Bijan Varjavand, won world
championship with his team in Robotics
while I was there. He will go on to John
Hopkins University this fall.“
1962
Judith Maule (PHOTOs) writes, “The
Maule and Dever families gathered for
their biennial four-day reunion held in
2014 at Stinson Beach. We enjoyed being
together for picnics, dinners, beach walks
and a hike up the mountain. Not everyone
did everything: picking and choosing
activities was half the
fun. Jane Maule Nichols
’47 especially enjoyed
sitting in the yard talking
with family members
(her six daughters and
son hosted this year’s
Sr. Bernadette Hart, writes, “Hello. I have
reunion), while Kimberly
recently moved back to California from St.
Maule Boyle ’88 was
Louis, MO. I will be living down the hill
kept busy by her three
from the high school at the Convent. 2300
active children as she
Adeline Dr. I will work as adjunct staff at
visited with her dad, Joshua Maule, III
Mercy Center and two days a week at St.
(Serra ’48) and family. Patty Smith
Gabrie Parish in S.F. I am happy to be
Hendel ’64 attended with her two brothers,
back home.”
John (Serra ’65) and Cyril Smith, and
sister-in-law Rendell Smith. Judith Maule ’62
Susan Torriglia Monahan writes, “Chris
and her husband Jeff Taylor joined three
and I visited Belfast and then over to St.
of their children and four grand children
Andrews to see the beautiful golf course.
at the reunion. Jim Maule and wife
Singing and playing the bells and working
Julie enjoyed being with three of their
still at Mission College. Great experience.” daughters, three grandchildren and a
great granddaughter. We sorely missed
1960
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Class Notes
Clockwise: 1962 Elaine
Ericksen Elms and husband;
1964 Marilyn Schick Metzler
‘63, Peggy Cosgrave ‘64
and Sandy Schick Turner
‘64; 1965 Pat McAdoo
photos of muskox in Nome
Alaska and salmon that will
feed the village of Teller Ak.
1962
1962
1966
1963
our sister Joan Maule Stern ’49 who died
in 2011, but her family continues to grow
with a new grandson, Roland Stern, and
three great-grand children. Most of the
96 descendents of Joshua Maule Jr. and
Mary Jane Dever Maule live in Northern
California, but the family is represented in
Washington, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Nevada,
Texas, New Hampshire and North Carolina.
Not everyone was able to attend. There is
always a changing cast at each reunion,
but everyone who came wants to return
to the next gathering in 2016.”
1963
Maureen Marconi (PHOTO) writes,
“Maureen Jolly Szostak ‘63 and I are
pictured in Copenhagen. We cruised up
the Norwegian fjords with our husbands
to celebrate our 70th birthdays!”
1964
Peggy Cosgrave writes, “Nantucket was
wonderful this summer. Second season
performing in Gin Game. Marianne R
Spoils Hurley ‘64 and husband Tim came
to see the show and sightsee. We had a
ball! I have been a professional actor for
45 years and thank Sisters Mary Earnest
and Suzanne. Rey Friel ‘64 is coming to
see me perform at Boise Contemporary
theatre in October.”
Kathleen McGaraghan West (PHOTO)
writes, “I am finally a grandmother to 2
grandsons! Hans & I are retired and we
spent 5 days in Black Butte, Oregon, with
our 4 grown children and their families.
1964
Seeing these young new parents in
action is pure joy and our grandsons are
adorable. Blessings abound! Enjoy these
Summer days! St. Joseph’s is my parish &
I sing alto in choir. Just joined YLI. Life is
good!” —Kathleen, Salem, Oregon
1966
Annette Lopes-Torre writes, “October
1st, it will be a year in the move from
Antioch to my mobile home, Stonegate
Park, a senior park. I have met a lot of
new people and friends. We help each
others, we have events like bingo, bunco,
pool,and potlucks, Sunday fellowship,
and summer swimming pool. I attend
St. Rose of the Vine, in Roseville, as I
live on the border of Citrus Heights and
Roseville. Yesterday it was 106 and today
it is supposed to be 108. In Sacramento
I am surrounded by wild fires. Pray for
our firefighters. On August 12th I had
cateract implant on my left eye. It was
simple, as people said it would be. I have
to put drops in my eye for about three
weeks. On Sept 8th I go back to the
doctor. Maybe I will not need to wear
glasses, except for reading, and my right
eye does not need the surgery right now.
I was given a Pollaroied sunglass, and a
protective eye glass if I need them.
God bless all of you.”
Julie Lynch (PHOTOs) writes, “Currently
residing in Byron, CA and working in San
Jose. I have horses and raise chickens, just
recently I have started to raise Sebastopol
geese, the wedding gown bird. Later this
year I will be moving to Mountain Ranch
in the foothills of Calaveras County. The
two properties encompass 69.5 acres. The
lake property is 57 acres and hopefully,
we will build our home. Meanwhile, we will
be on the adjoining property of 12.5 acres
with the horses, chickens, geese, peacocks,
dogs and cats as well as the local wildlife
of deer, fox, mountain lions, bear and
Catherine Calling!
The year of Mercy is a time for
pilgrimage. Join current Mercy
students on a pilgrimage to Catherine
McAuley’s home town, Dublin, Ireland.
The tour will spend time at Baggott
Street and Catherine’s grave site. We
will tour Dublin and visit Trinity College
and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. We will
then travel over to North Wales and
London. We will tour London and see a
musical in the theatre district. The cost
of the tour is: $3310.00. This includes
breakfast and dinner, airfare, lodging
and entry fees. To enroll or get more
information email Angie Simonetti at
[email protected].
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1973
1969
whatever else flies in! I’m hoping that this
final home will be forever. The smaller
property is called Grinchville but the
lake is beautiful and it is called Fantasia.
I would have thought of Eden for the
name but I think Fantasia is beautiful.
I’m attaching photos of my animals and
the mountain home. I’m riding my mare,
Bossa Nova. The goose is a picture of the
Sebastopol goose. I have 5 of them now.
The 2 girls should provide more next
spring and hopefully the ratio of geese
to ganders will improve.”
1969
Valerie Armento (PHOTO) sent in this
announcement. On January 4, 2015
William J. Armento attained centenarian
status. His daughters threw a party,
attended by family and friends from
throughout the country. (A less formal
celebration occurred on Independence
Day for 100½.) Photo from event: Lisa
’78, Janice ’76, William, Elvina, Anne
’74 and Valerie ’69. Bill also is the
grandfather of Emily Dunn ’09.
1970
Naomi Tuite, Mercy class of 1970, Mercy
faculty member 1974-1986 (math, PE,
volleyball, basketball and soccer coach),
writes, “After 41 years, 12 at Mercy
and 29 at Capuchino HS in San Bruno
teaching math, coaching and serving as
IB Coordinator, I have retired from the
teaching profession. I leave with many,
many good memories and experiences.
With no specific plans other than to not
be tied to a bell schedule/clock, I am
starting this new chapter by spending
the summer and early fall on Sand Lake
in northern Minnesota watching the
baby eagles, loons, mergansers and
geese grow and survive, enjoying fourwheeling adventures, learning to fish
and being mesmerized by the beauty of
thunderstorms. I hope the next 41 years
are as rewarding!”
1972
Cheryl Landucci
McFall writes,
“My husband
John and I just
returned from
an amazing
adventure with
family and
friends I wanted
to share. We
flew to Milan
and drove through Italy covering the
Dolomites, Lake Como, Verona and
Venice where we met up with our ship,
the Crystal Serenity to celebrate my 60th
birthday. We cruised about 1500 miles,
including Croatia, Montenegro, the Amalfi
Coast and the south of France. It was a
dream come true. The other love of my
life is my newest grandson, William
Robert Massaro. My two daughters,
Allison and Tracy each have two children
now - Gianna, Emelia, Hannah and now
William. He is 4 months old. They live
in Santa Barbara and San Carlos. My
husband and I also have two grandsons,
Bobby and Elijah in Manteca. It is pretty
busy around our house with 6 grandchildren all under 5 years old.
Life is good. We are very blessed.”
1972
(PHOTO) Annett Liberty, Cheryl Landucci
McFall, Kathy Daly Fericano and Donna
Bachle (PHOTO) celebrated their 60th
brithdays at Kokkari in San Francisco.
Marti Coffman Steiner (PHOTO) writes,
“Lynn Ann Casey Francis turns 60! How
could this be, she is so young. Wait, we all
turn 60 this year! Wow, time has a way of
getting away from us. Lynn, along with her
family and friends celebrated her special
day at Rockaway Beach in Pacifica. Nick’s
Restaurant was the location, around since
before we were born. Lynn’s mother Patricia,
and her many sisters, brother, niece and
nephew helped celebrate. Using her charm
bracelet as timeline, we were able to reminisce
about things she has done and places she has
been. Lynn spent her career as a Registered
Nurse, truly a labor of love. She especially
enjoyed her maternity assignment. She
and her late husband Len traveled to many
countries that she remembers with a bright
smile. Lynn has five sisters and one brother.
She also has 12 nieces and nephews. Lets
not forget her very lively 90 year old mother
Patricia, whom everyone fights over. A fun
time was had by all.”
1974
Janine Mignault Grewald recently held a
fundraiser for SVdP’s Catherine Center. Janine
writes, “I learned about the Catherine Center
when attending my 40th high school reunion
last year! As both Sisters Marguerite and
Suzanne had a profound impact on my life
during my high school years, I was more than
excited to do a fundraiser via my Mary Kay
Business. As Mary Kay’s mission is about
enriching women’s lives, this presented the
perfect opportunity.” Janine held a special
session on skin care with personalized bags
of donated Mary Kay products. The women
enjoyed their make-over, and asked lots of
questions about starting a business and the
life of a sales rep. Catherine Center serves
women transitioning from incarceration back
into society by providing a safe, loving place
for women to learn about themselves, heal
past wounds, learn new behaviors and most of
all, to be transformed by the power of love.
Mary Ann Toschi Walker (PHOTO) writes,
“My younger daughter, Carolyn, graduated
from UOP with her Masters
in Speech Pathology. She
now works as a speech
therapist at a skilled
nursing facility in Modesto.
Carolyn was married to
the love of her life, Kevin
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Class Notes
1988
1974
1978
Przybyla, in November. My older daughter,
Lori Jones, had her second son on May
5th. She now has two sons, Jonathan
(2) and baby Hudson. She is married to
Chad Jones. Lori is both a hairdresser
and a substitute teacher while being a
full time mom! I am starting my 37th year
of teaching and I still get a thrill out of a
new school year! Each year, we read “The
Importance of Being Earnest” in my 8th
grade English class and I ALWAYS think of
Sister Patricia Toolan when I’m teaching it
because she shared her love of this play
with us when we were in her drama class!”
1975
Annette
Fajardo
writes, “In
May/June
I spent 3.5
weeks in
Morocco
with my
sister Michelle, where we attended 3
different music festivals - Gnawa Festival
in Essouira (Atlantic coast), Sacred Music
Festival in Fes and the Mawazine World
Music Festival in Rabat (Mediterranean
Coast). We toured the whole country
riding camels in the Sahara desert,
hiking the Atlas Mountains and the hills
of Chefchouen and boating in Rabat.
Afterwards, I spent 10 days in Spain
hiking the hills of Segovia with it’s
beautiful Roman aqueduct, cathedral
and various monasteries, and then
Madrid for the Flamenco festival. In
November I’ll be in Paris for an Airbnb
conference and then off to Honduras for
a week of scuba diving. I was featured in
a 1/2 page article in the July 12, 2015
Sunday Chronicle, in reference to my
vacation rental business. Life is Good!!”
Carlo Heinlo Strauch writes,
“I work for Peets Coffee and
Tea. I have been married
26 years in August. Our
Daughter Shayna is a
sophomore at Dominican
University In San Rafael
California.”
1993
Marianne Barrett writes,
“I retired on 7/1/15, after 30 yrs. as
an Assistant District Attorney in San
Francisco. My last six years were spent
managing our Child Assault team of
attorneys. It was a very satisfying and
rewarding career.”
1993
Katherine Parodi (PHOTO) celebrated her
40th bday with classmates Megan West
‘93, Brenda Watt ‘93, Laurie Parenti ‘93,
Katherine Parodi ‘93, Veronica Juarez
‘93,Suzanne Kling ‘93, and Kim Magni ‘93.
1981
Ellen Luttrell writes, “I just joined
Full Circle Insights as Chief
Marketing Officer.”
1988
(PHOTO l to r) Classmates Lilly
Whitehouse Paulsen, Shelly Jaramillo
Villimill, Kathy Schnieder Sandberg
Tammy Rush Glenn, Lisa Oberster
Mancina and got together in their home
town of Pacifica for a nice long brunch
and catching up. They talked about their
great memories at Mercy and wish their
fellow ‘88 alumnae all the best!
1996
1996
Christina Beck Drogin (PHOTO) writes,
“We had our fourth baby last spring, live
in San Mateo, run my family’s property
management business, my husband (Jason)
teaches high school English in Redwood City.”
1997
1991
1991
Kelli Brooks (PHOTO) writes, “After
serving 15 years with 2 combat tours
Ann Filios’ son Sean graduated from
in the United States Marine Corps,
Franklin High
I decided to become a Department
School in Elk
of Defense contractor. I am on my
Grove, CA in May third combat tour overseas just as a
2015 and will be contractor in the last 4 years. I have
attending Santa
spent 2 years in Iraq and 2 years in
Clara University
Afghanistan. Currently I am working as
starting in
an Afghan Advisor for NATO Resolute
September,
Support Mission, Kabul, Afghanistan. I
majoring in
hope to return home to San Antonio,
Biology.
Texas some time in 2016. I take that
Mercy Girl charm where ever I go.
All hail Mercy High!”
Soana Paini, writes,
“Thought I’d send
in a quick update!
I have had a 2 year
old daughter since
my last update years
ago:) Her name is
Etivise Kafaikamoana
Paini and I am honored to be her mother.
While I’m excited for her to be a Mercy
girl, I am embracing her years before teen
”hood”, LOL Currently working part-time in
the dental management field and enjoying
everyday of life!”
1998
Diana Naranjo writes, “Wanted to share a
new job that I just transitioned to. I am now
an Assistant Professor at Stanford University
in the Department of Psychiatry. I will be
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Class Notes
working with children with chronic illness
in the Cystic Fibrosis and Diabetes clinics.
I will also be conducting clinical research
in the Department of Pediatrics.”
incredibly bright, passionate, and thoughtful young adults from Thailand, Vietnam,
Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, as they studied global and local environmental
issues and American politics and culture. For the first four weeks the program was
based at the University of Montana, where I am a second-year graduate student in
Environmental Studies, and for the final week of the program we traveled to New
Orleans and Washington, DC.”
2004
2003
2003
Audrey Freeman writes, “Right now,
I’m finishing up my Master’s Degree
in Counseling at Saint Mary’s College
of California, and I’m also the Honors
program Coordinator at Saint Mary’s
College. I live in the East Bay Area with
my boyfriend Clinton Larson, and our cat
Shadow. We just recently went to Japan
for a few weeks in April, and want to go
back as soon as possible!
Jamila Sinlao writes, “I’m thrilled to share that I received
my PhD in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara this spring.
My dissertation examines the pivotal role that 19th century
Catholic sisters (including the Sisters of Mercy!) played in
establishing much-needed social service institutions in the
San Francisco Bay Area. I’m looking forward to turning the
dissertation into a book sometime in the next couple of years.
In the meantime, I’m working as the development coordinator
at the Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County, writing
grants and raising money to support the 3,000 kids the Club
serves in South San Francisco and Pacifica. Balancing scholarly pursuits and nonprofit work can be challenging, but it’s incredibly rewarding!”
2006
Sarah Klink Ross (PHOTO) married Terry
Ross October 25, 2014 at Oceano Hotel
and Spa in Half Moon Bay. Sarah and Terry
have been together for almost 8 years.
Sarah has know her Mercy girl bridesmaids
since Kindergarten. Theresa Lund ‘06,
Kate Maciel ‘06, Amy Mathews’06 and
Ali Guenley’06.
2006
2007
2004
2004
Abby Matthews Huseth (PHOTO) writes,
“This summer I spent five weeks working
as a graduate student mentor for a U.S.
State Department-sponsored program
called the Young Southeast Asian
Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). I had the
honor of getting to know a group of 20
2007
Danielle Kamaka Campell (PHOTO)
writes, “Since graduating Mercy High
School in the Class of 2007, I have gained
a very diverse background regarding
my college and professional careers.
Working my way through college was a
very rewarding and enlightening period
after high school and prepared me for
many life experiences that I don’t think
I could’ve conquered without balancing
my education with a real work ethic.
I spent many years at City College
of San Francisco while also working
at an architectural lighting studio,
as well as local live music venues, to
accommodate living independently in
Natalie Cirigliano ‘00
Congratulations to Natalie Cirigliano ’00 who was appointed as Principal of Holy Name School
in San Francisco. Natalie holds a graduate degree in Catholic educational leadership and
an administrative credential from the University of San Francisco. At Mercy, she served as
Assistant Principal of Student Life, History Department Chair and an AP Psychology teacher.
She also taught junior high grades at St. Catherine’s, her alma mater, where she is also an
active parishioner “As a product of K-12 Bay Area Catholic education, I believe that giving
your child the gift of a Catholic education is one of the greatest things you can give your
child,” she told Catholic San Francisco. “I will forever be thankful to my parents for investing in
the Catholic school system and me!”
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Class Notes
the Bay Area. When I transferred to San Francisco State University in 2012, I
began work in Accounting at a local wine distributor. Having heaps and heaps
of experience, working across multiple industries, I gained a repertoire of skills
that complimented both my collegiate and professional life which, ultimately,
allowed me to achieve my Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies in 2014.
I truly value both my education and my past work experience(s), as I learned to
have a lot of flexibility and perseverance throughout my everyday life. I am now
working as a Billing Coordinator at Pandora Radio, a public company with over
81.5 million active users (2014) that made its way in the tech-boom! I am also
newly married as of April 17,
2015 to my longtime mechanic,
Kevin Campbell. We are parents
to a chihuahua and pitbull (for
now) and reside in a roomy
apartment in San Francisco!”
2007
2007
Liz Lopez (PHOTO) writes, “I
got engaged on May 30 to
Dylan Hurder. Our wedding
will be next September 2016
at Kohl Mansion. I’ve also
been volunteering for Mercy,
providing marketing help for
MHS’s 2015-2016 school year
and Music at Kohl’s Silicon
Valley Gives campaign.”
2011
2011
Tara McElligott has recently completed
her law degree in University College Cork,
Ireland. Upon completing her degree, she
moved to London and is working as a
paralegal in a Media and Entertainment firm
in the heart of the city’s well known Covent
Garden. While working she will be studying
for the New York State Bar Exam, which she
will complete in February 2016.
2011
2002
2009
2009
Jackie Ko Martinez married Luis Martinez on March 28, 2015, at the Crystal
Springs Golf Course in Burlingame. Jackie writes, “In attendance at my wedding
was my Mercy group fondly known as ‘the nine’. Unfortunately only 6 of them
could make it. My best friend from the group, Amanda Yang, was my maid of
honor. we specifically did a picture in reminiscent of prom pose. Once a Mercy
Girl always a Mercy Girl! The nine and I try and get together at least once every
other weekend, so we’re still all very close.” l to r: Emily Murphy, Kristy Carranza,
Amanda Yang, Jackie Ko, Lauren Albiento, Priya Mehta, Joleysa Manese. not
pictured Kathy Jesena & Alexa Rae Agustin.
2010
Cathleen Bottini recently wrote an article about helping our veterans which was
published in the Knoxville Times, Big News Network and the Orlando Echo.
Brenna Brown’s mom sent the following update: “Brenna is doing great. She
graduated last year from Gonzaga U with a major in International Relations
and a minor in French (Madame Barthe will be proud!). She went on to a local
internship with Rebuilding Alliance (a San Mateo non-profit that helps rebuild
war torn communities in the Middle East) and just returned from an internship
from Senator Boxer’s DC office. She is currently planning her next step. She’s
very interested in foreign affairs, international policy, and in doing some field
work abroad. She’s reaching out to the Mercy International Association and also
interested in pursuing assignments with Doctors Without Borders or
Peace Corps.”
Jen Winnett recently graduated from UC
Berkeley’s architecture program and now
works at Cody Anderson Wasney Architects
in Palo Alto, CA. As it turns out, one of her
colleagues went to Mercy as well! Mary
Desing ’02 has worked at CAW since
2007 and is a graduate of the architecture
program at the California College of the
Arts in San Francisco. Jen and Mary have
enjoyed getting to know each other and
swap stories of their days at Mercy, as well
as look at each others’ yearbooks. These
days, Jen is working on projects like the Old
Chemistry building renovation at Stanford,
and Mary is working on the construction of
an elementary school campus in Los Altos
and a classroom remodel at Stanford.
2012
Anastsia Campos, writes, “I’ve been
accepted in to the London Academy of
Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) for stage
management and technical theatre. I was
one of 24 picked out of 5,000+ applicants
internationally. I’ll be the only person from
the U.S., and will be there for at least two
years and will be getting a degree in stage
management and hope to work in London
after graduation.”
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Catherine’s
Legacy
Catherine’s Legacy . . .
A Powerful Way to Change Mercy Students’ Lives
You’ve heard it before: “You should have a will.” Maybe you’re procrastinating, or perhaps you don’t realize how
important estate planning can be in protecting your family’s future or even influencing the lives of Mercy High
School students. By remembering us in your estate plans, you can make a difference for years to come. And did
you also know there are potential tax-saving benefits with such a gift? Here’s how you can get started.
A Gift in Your Will: Getting Started We hope you’ll consider including a gift Mercy High School, Burlingame in your will or living trust.
Called a charitable bequest, this type of gift offers these main benefits:
•
Simplicity. Just a few sentences in your will or trust are all that is needed. The official bequest
language for Mercy High School, Burlingame is: “I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise
and bequeath to Mercy High School, Burlingame [written amount or percentage of the estate
or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”
•
Flexibility. Because you are not actually making a gift until after your lifetime, you can change
your mind at any time.
•
Versatility. You can structure the bequest to leave a specific item or amount of money, make
the gift contingent on certain events, or leave a percentage of your estate to us.
•
Tax Relief. If your estate is subject to estate tax, your gift is entitled to an estate tax
charitable deduction for the gift’s full value.
How It Works - To make a charitable bequest, you need a current will or revocable living trust. Your gift can
be made as a percentage of your estate. Or you can make a specific bequest by giving a certain amount of cash,
securities or property. After your lifetime, Mercy High School, Burlingame receives your gift. Your circumstances
may change and you can change your gift at any time.
Putting Your Family First - When planning a future gift, it’s sometimes difficult to determine what size donation
will make sense. Emergencies happen, and you need to make sure your family is financially taken care of first.
Including a bequest of a percentage of your estate ensures that your gift will remain proportionate no matter how
your estate’s value fluctuates over the years.
We Can Help - Contact Mary Lund at 650-762-1190 or [email protected] with any questions about
naming Mercy High School, Burlingame in your will or living trust. We’re happy to help, without obligation. Mercy High School Tax I.D. Number: 94-1230999
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Five Wishes
Getting the Care You Want When You Need it the Most
November 17, 2015
3:30 p.m.
Mercy High School Burlingame
There is no cost to attend. Reservations required.
Please RSVP to Mary Lund at [email protected]
Five Wishes is a national program that helps you
express how you want to be treated
if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself.
Learn about how to start this important conversation
with your family or those closest to you.
Five Wishes is a program which helps you express how you want to be treated
if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself.
Learn about how to start this important conversation
with your family or those closest to you.
Presentors:
Sr. Judy Cannon, RSM, Kelli Benz, Clare Pool Purpura ’75
This 90-minute program will include background information,
quiet time for writing, and the opportunity to share with others.
The Five Wishes:
Wish 1: The Person I want to Make Health Care Decisions for Me When I Can’t
Wish 2: The Kind of Medical Treatment I Want or Don’t Want
Wish 3: How Comfortable I Want to Be
Wish 4: How I Want People To Treat Me
Wish 5: What I Want My Loved Ones to Know
Five Wishes is a program of Aging with Dignity, a national non-profit organization with a
mission to affirm and safeguard the human dignity of individuals as they are and
to promote better care for those near the end of life.
The life and work of Mother Teresa of Calcutta served as the inspirational
foundation of Aging with Dignity.
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ALUMNAE
Ann Egan Diedrich ‘40 sister-in-law of Eleanor
Savnik Diedrich ‘41
Sue Borchers Galipeau ‘59 sister of Bonnie
Borchers Fragomeni ‘73and Kathy Borchers
Carr ‘67
Michele Freethy Hassler ‘69
Sandra Ellison Howell ‘62
Beth Wachter Lange ‘80
Nancy Glasgow Magmant ‘56
Paula Dawn Sherron ‘80
Yvonne L Felix Studulski ‘58
Claire Prentice Woodward ‘46 mother of Mary
Woodward Van Zytveld ‘74, Patricia Woodward
Tovland ‘69 & Emily Woodward Presnall ‘68
Mary Ellen Trainor Zemeckis ‘70
Pamela Cunningham
grandparent of
Elizabeth “Lizzie”
Anstice ‘12
Richard Furrer
husband of Suzanne
Mullany Furer ‘53
(deceased), father of
Kristy Furrer Crouch
‘82, Noelle Furrer ‘77,
Suzanne Furrer ‘81 &
Sally Furrer ‘80
Joan Gillard mother of
Laura Gillard Blue ‘85
and grandmother of
Gina Blue ‘17
In Memoriam
Richard Andre father-in-law of Nancy Souza
Andre ‘81
Dennis Henneberry
brother of Diane
Henneberry McLaughlin ‘78, Charlene
Henneberry Crowley ‘80 & Leslie Henneberry
McNaughton ‘82
Estelle Andre mother-in-law of Nancy Souza
Andre ‘81
Teresa Hurley grandmother of Julia Hurley ‘16,
sister of Sr. Edith Hurley, RSM
Alvin Andreucci father of Mary Margaret
Andreucci Camby ‘69, Anne Marie Andreucci
‘74, Catherine Andreucci Saldanha ‘76 &
Maureen Andreucci Sanchez ‘78
George Johnson father of Mary Ann Johnson ‘75
& Patty Johnson Topping ‘78
FAMILY & FRIENDS
Nour Asslo niece of Judy Ajam, MPC board
member and cousin of Katia Ajam ‘16
Ron Bellatorre father of Jennifer Munsey,
Mercy’s Event Coordinator
William “Bill” Joseph Berube grandparent of
Nicole Collora ‘14 & Grace Collora ‘18
Josephine Brosnan mother of Betty Brosnan
‘79 & Sheila Brosnan ‘77, mother-in-law of
Carla Lovi Brosnan ‘68
Sr. Mary Edwin Byrne, RSM
Vince Corradi uncle of Stacey Longwich ‘98,
Mercy’s Director of Marketing
Joseph Crow brother-in-law of Kelli Benz,
Mercy Board of Directors, uncle of Katherine
Benz ‘12 and Samantha Benz ‘11
Catherine Jean Kelly mother of Jean Marie
Kelly Buckley ‘75
Chuck Lawson son of Joan Retchless Lawson ‘50
Jim Marconi brother of Nancy Marconi Bayless
‘65 & Maureen Marconi Roth ‘63
Gerald Marks husband of Donna Uriarte
Marks ‘56
Florence Meisel mother of Melanie Meisel
Cirigiliano ‘73, grandmother of Natalie
Cirigliano ‘02 & Jillian Cirigliano ‘99
Kathleen Murphy grandparent of Maeve
Murphy ‘18
Mary Ann Byrd Natly mother of Mariann Byrd
Marsh ‘54
Patrick O’Donoghue uncle of McKayla
McMahon ‘15
Marie O’Halloran grandparent of Lauren
Rocheleau ‘17 & Catherine Rocheleau ‘19 ,
mother of Joanne O’Halloran Jordan ‘71, Lynn
O’Halloran Akeyson ‘75 & Tricia O’Halloran
Rocheleau
Keith O’Regan brother of Kelli Benz, Mercy
Board of Directors and uncle of Katherine
Benz ‘12 and Samantha Benz ‘11
Richard Poblitz father of Jamie Poblitz ‘97
Allan Porter husband of Carol Messano
Porter ‘55
Jeanne Melanson grandparent of Madeline
(Maddy) Gaumer ‘15
Mary Puccinelli grandmother of Joanna
Puccinelli Dollosso ‘91, Hope Puccinelli ‘86 &
Suzanne Puccinelli Dabadghav ‘88
Arnoldo Meschnark grandparent of Michelle
Ryan ‘17
Rebecca Patricia Quinto grandmother of
Hannah Collins ‘15
Jacqueline Miller mother of Dana Miller
Compani ‘81 & Paula Miller Chiappari ‘87
Maria Rivas former Mercy Assistant Librarian
The Mercy Mass Program - At each of our school liturgies we pray for
those people who have been acknowledged in the Mercy Mass Program.
Donations are made in memory of a loved one and to honor others for
anniversaries, birthdays, or at times of illness. To enroll a loved one in the
Mercy Mass Program, simply contact the Mercy Advancement Office at
650.762.1190 or [email protected].
Joseph Rodondi husband of Ida Cebalo
Rodondi ‘41
Marie Rouse mother of Marian Rouse ‘72,
Barbara Rouse Young ‘66 and Cathy Rouse
Jobst ‘60
Mary Sanchez mother of Kimberly Sanchez
Schlom ‘82
Mary Saunders grandmother-in-law of Aimee
O’Donnell Saunders ‘97
Pia Sciandri mother of Julie Sciandri ‘93 &
sister-in-law of Lynda Sciandri Edwards ‘70,
past Board Member
Robert Sciandri father of Gina Sciandri Beal,
Principal of St. Gabriel School
Flora Souza mother of Nancy Souza Andre ‘81
Walter Spellman husband of Mary Dwyer
Spellman ‘49
Michael Spellman son of Mary Dwyer
Spellman ‘49
Ron Timmons son of Winifred Jeanne Curran
Timmons ‘41 (deceased), brother of Kathleen
Timmons ‘71, nephew of Ruth Curran Dolim ‘41
Bridie Uniacke grandmother of Orla
Uniacke ‘17
Robert Williams father of Ann Williams
Regan ‘69 & Barbara Williams Labagh ‘62
52 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed
Mercy High School Burlingame Launches
New Website and Mobile App!
New year, new website! Introducing the newly redesigned www.mercyhsb.com.
We have redesigned the web experience with you in mind. Sleeker, faster, more
intuitive: we’ve streamlined our navigation and created a responsive interface to
provide optimum viewing regardless of your device (desktop, tablet or mobile
phone). With customizable calendars, news and updates at your finger tips we
hope to have provided a more efficient and effective online tool to help support
you and your family’s needs.
Along with our newly redesigned www.mercyhsb.com, we are pleased to announce
the release of the mobile app for Mercy High School Burlingame. The app features
quick and convenient access to the school calendar, news, announcements, media
gallery and direct access to our school contacts. The app will allow parents and
students to quickly connect with Mercy.
____________________________________________________________________
Download the Mobile App:
Available on the App Store -- Mercy High School Burlingame
For Android phones: Launch Chrome for Android and open www.mercyhsb.com.
Tap the menu button and tap “Add to homescreen”. You’ll be able to enter a name
for the shortcut and then Chrome will add a Mercy icon to your home screen.
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Join Us!!!
A Toast to Mercy!
Sponsored by the
Mercy Parent Club
Friday, Nov 20, 2015
7PM
Kohl Mansion
Burlingame, CA
Must be 21 to attend.
Join fellow wine lovers, vintners & connoisseurs
for an evening of tasting and conversation
at the Kohl Mansion
Sales benefit Mercy High School
50% of all wine sales will be donated
to Mercy High School Burlingame
Details and Tickets at www.mercyhsb.com
Home for the Holidays!
Mercy Girls Classes 2012 to 2015
January 8, 2016
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mercy girls from the Classes of 2012 to 2015 are
invited to join us for Home for the Holidays!
Enjoy pizza and mingle with faculty, staff and classmates.
Please RSVP by January 5, 2016 to Carol Fraher at
[email protected]
MOMA Christmas
at Mercy
Monday, December 14
6:30PM
We invite all alumnae moms to attend
"MOMA Christmas at Mercy." See the
Mansion beautifully decorated for
Christmas, meet Head of School Karen
Hanrahan, and enjoy a glass of wine
or sparkling water and some festive treats.
Please spread the word.
All alumnae moms are invited.
Please RSVP to Carol Fraher at
[email protected] or call 650.762.1190
if you would like to attend and/or help
with the event. There is no charge to attend.
We will not be sending out invitations
in the mail - we will only market
this on the website, via social media
and email so spread the word!
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Join Us!!!
Sponsored by the Alumnae Association
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 (no charge for children under 12)
See the Kohl Mansion in its Holiday Elegance!
• Docent Presentations • Over 50 Vendors
For more information call the Advancement Office at 650-762-1190.
Café de Kohl
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join us for our
Festive Fundraiser, which
includes our tea/espresso
bar, light supper buffet,
specialty boutique and
continuous music. For more
information or to make
a reservation, call Terri
Baldocchi, Event Director,
Kohl Mansion at 650-7621134. Reservations may also
be made online at
www.Kohl-Mansion.com.
This is a fundraiser benefiting the
restoration and enhancement of
the Kohl Mansion.
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Events 2015-16
Visit our website for details on these and
other events www.mercyhsb.com.
Roxanne
Tri-School Fall Play at Serra
October 23-24 & 30-31
Mai Tais at the Mansion
Annual Alumnae Phonathon
Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat
Tri-School Spring Musical
at Serra
March 11-12, 18-19 - 7:30 p.m.
November 10-11, 2015
5-9:00 pm
Mercy students and alums
will be calling you during the
week of November 10th.
In an effort to go green we will only be sending
one Oaks per household. Please share with all.
Thank you!
A Taste and Take Wine Event
Karen Hanrahan, Head of School
Lauren Conklin, Assistant Head of School
for Academics
Summer Dittmer, Assistant Head of School
for Student Life
Mary Lund, Director of Advancement
Carol Fraher, Director of Public Relations
Stacey Longwich, Director of Marketing
Jill Scerri, Graphic Communications
Parent Student
Main Office | 650.343.3631
Advancement & Alumnae Office |
Willy Wonka’s Candy Factory
Thursday, December 3
Skyline College Theater
Matinee 4pm & Evening 8pm
650.762.1190
Friday, November 20, 2015
7pm Kohl Mansion
Open House
Sunday, November 22
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Christmas at Kohl
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Making a Difference
Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 6:30 pm
Spring Open House
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Spring Concert at Mercy
Monday, May 9, 2016
Mercy ArtsFest at Mercy
Wednesday, December 2
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Dance Show
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Admissions Office | 650.762.1114
Tri-School Christmas
FAX | 650.343.2976
Concert at Mercy
Email | [email protected]
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• Be
Transformed
Tuesday,
December
8
Mercy Dance Concert
Baccalaureate Mass
Saturday, June 4, 2016 - OLA
Graduation
St. Ignatius Church (USF)
Sunday, June 5, 2016