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Bellarmine Mothers’ Guild 2015 Fashion Show for Financial Aid How long was the planning process? The planning starts right after the last Fashion Show ends so a year of coordination and planning. A Chair Elect spends the year training with the Current Chair and immediately take over once the Fashion Show is done. How many parents are on the committee? There are over 250 parent volunteers who have helped in all facets of the production, from costumes, model training, underwriting solicitation, program ads, etc. How many sub-committees of volunteers are there? There are 8 core team sub-committees, 10 Business committees and 13 Production committees. How many years have they been holding this event? This was the 61st year- from its humble beginnings from a backyard garden to now hosting over 800 for the lunch show and 1000+ for dinner at the Fairmont. Where does it take place and how many attend? How many kids are in the show? Typically held in the 2nd or 3rd week of November, the show has 80+ teen models (approximately 40 Bellarmine students plus local senior girls as well as sports teams and clubs such as Hockey, Varsity Football and Robotics).
How many students does it help? Proceeds benefit Bellarmine’s Direct Financial Aid Fund and Financial Aid Endowment. The funds help approximately 25% of the student population, so nearly 400 students who otherwise may not be able to afford Bellarmine. How long is the event? The event is a lunch and dinner show held on the same day at the Fairmont San Jose. “The Bellarmine Mothers’ Guild is excited to put together a memorable show to commemorate sixty years of supporting financial aid at Bellarmine. Through our work on the fashion show, we help support families and their deserving young men so that they can experience the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person,” explained Susan Bunce, 2015 Winter Wonderland Chair. “Our school strives to provide fair economic access to families of qualified students through affordable tuition and financial aid. With our admission process being need-blind, we admit qualified students who reflect the broad spectrum of our community and provide the support necessary for each admitted student to complete his high school education,” states Chris Meyercord, Bellarmine’s President. Nearly 25 percent of the student body receives tuition assistance, with Bellarmine providing $4.1 million in financial
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Liz found it fascinating to visit this country where ongoing development is so evident. Under Communist rule, there are no terrible slums in Cuba, and there is free medical care and education through the university level for everyone. Although private enterprise is restricted, individuals have recently been allowed to operate businesses outside their homes, resulting in more and larger businesses. A home-based restaurant which could accommodate 20 thus grows to a commercial restaurant seating 60. For a more luxurious Cuba travel experience, consider a cruise. In 2016, Pearl Seas Cruises will offer 10-day cultural exchange cruises. Highlights include several UNESCO World Heritage Sites –including Old Havana, San Pedro de la Roca Castle, and the ecological wonders of Maria La Gorda; firsthand interactions with local artists, musicians and historians; and all the creature comforts of a luxury cruise ship. Make your travel plans today to be among the 21st century’s first legal American visitors to this tropical haven, and don’t forget to bring home some authentic Cuban cigars and rum. For a trip to Cuba – or wherever you want to go—call Travel Advisors today (408) 354-6531.
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suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. We took care of him in our home until he passed away in 2013. Being a caregiver was a very difficult job but my husband, children and I all worked together to make sure my father knew he was loved and cared for until the very end. In 2007, I decided to put my Criminal Justice degree to use and went to work for the San Jose Police department as a 911 police dispatcher. I retired in 2015. In 2011, I joined a charity group named Silicon Valley Cares. This dedicated group of women raises money for various charity organizations each year. They are a fun group of caring ladies and I love the volunteer work. I am very proud of all our children. they have stayed local and enjoy contributing in various ways to our town. Michael Jr. is a Deputy Sheriff, Matthew owns Los Gatos Power Washing, Mitchell works at the Los Gatos Apple store and Marcella is in college at Sonoma State University. They are all LGHS graduates from 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2014.
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