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Academy of Our Lady of Peace { winter 2016} Annual Report Edition
In This Issue {winter 2016}
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On the Cover: POLP students NAME, Katelyn Heffler ’16 and NAME posing with their tech devices on North Terrace. Photo courtesy of Melissa Jacobs of San Diego Photography.
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Annual Report
Learn about the 2nd Annual I.E.-Pacific, Inc. OLP Women’s Symposium to be held on March 18, 2016.
The Office of Institutional Advancement details the Annual Report information. Thank you for giving!
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Why I Give OLP Board Members Clair Kennedy ’81 and Nora Faine-Sykes ’ 78
OLPAssistant Head of School Jessica Hooper explains the
share their reasons for giving back to OLP.
value and importance of an all girls’ education.
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Alum of the Year We are pleased to announce the three McKinney sisters, Rachel ’04, Sara ’07 and Amy ’02 as the 2016 Alumnae of the Year award recipients.
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OurMission Statement The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is a Catholic, liberal
arts oriented, college preparatory secondary school dedicated to the education of young women. As a Catholic school, it is committed to helping its students become active participants in building Christ’s kingdom of justice, love and peace. As a school rooted in the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph, it promotes the cultivation of “gentleness, peace and joy” as we respond to the needs of the “dear neighbor” both in our midst
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Alumnae Alumnae from all years share their news, announcements and updates in our Pilots Take Flight section.
and in our human community. Through its college preparatory program, its mission is to empower its students to become knowledgeable in those skills needed to achieve success in post-secondary studies, and to make informed and valuesdriven decisions in the context of today’s world. As a result of these endeavors, and working with parents as our educational partners providing a family context of faith-in-action, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace strives to graduate responsible women educated to the needs of society.
OLPMagazine Letter From Head of School The Case for All Girls’ Education is as needed today as it was in 1882… For 134 years, OLP has been invested in educating the young women of the bi-national region of San Diego, to prepare them to go out from these halls as tremendous scholars and women of faith. Over the years, remarkable opportunities globally have opened up for women. Despite what is now accessible, the roadblocks still exist. Even in Hollywood, the discussion around gender wage gap has made its way to the headlines of all social media. From Leaning In, to Leaning Out, the discussion of women in 2015 shows there still exists a struggle with equal pay, equal access to job advancement, equal representation on boards, or equal representation in politics. Research has helped to shed light on the global impact of investing in women. Countless articles have been published citing that an investment in girls creates a positive ripple effect globally. The case for all girls’ education then, is as relevant today as it was in 1882 when the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet courageously came out west, and in 1650 as they educated the abandoned women in Le Puy, France. In this edition of the OLP Magazine, you will see how we continue to pave that way for the next generation of young women. The investment in OLP results in a young girl being given the tools to become a change maker in our world. As women of heart, women of faith, and women of courage, in the tradition of Mother St. John Fontbonne and the Sisters of St. Joseph, all OLP students and alumnae are called to excellence! On page 6 you can read more about how our curriculum reaches each and every young woman, and helps them strive for excellence. Our girls are provided much more than just a focus on academic success. An OLP education looks to ensure that our graduates are prepared to make a difference, and allowed the space here in high school to stretch those muscles. Last spring, OLP welcomed over 25 female leaders to share their journey at the inaugural Women’s Symposium. Our 750 students were given the chance to hear how other women have traversed the path so often less traveled. Alejandra Hernandez ’16, shares on page 5 how she was able to secure an internship with fellow OLP sister, Paola Avila ’93 at the San Diego Chamber of Commerce. We felt this magazine’s theme, the imporatance of all girls’ education, was an appropriate focus while also presenting our 2014-2015 Annual Report. Each year, we report back to our community on our fundraising efforts for the previous fiscal year. As we work toward reaching our goals set out in our Strategic Plan 2015-2020, it is the investment made by all of those in our community that directly impacts the education of our students. Each and every one of you who invests in OLP touches the lives of our young women, who in turn, touch our world!
Head of School
Head of School Lauren Lek Assistant Head of School Jessica Hooper
Dear OLP Pilot Community,
Lauren Lek
Academy of Our Lady Of Peace
Assistant Principal, Director of Campus Life Jeanette Handelsman ’64 Assistant Principal of Instruction Sheelah Keeter Director of Institutional Advancement Ingrid de Llamas Director of Communications Emily Pippin ’06 Contributors Rivka Bent Ingrid de Llamas Emily Devereaux ’00 Nora Faine-Sykes ’78 Angie Gascho Elizabeth Hanczor ’17 Jeanette Handelsman ’64 Alejandra Hernandez ’16 Jessica Hooper Sheelah Keeter Clair Cunningham Kennedy ’81 Krystine Kruchten ’04 Board of Directors Lauren Lek, Head of School Coreen G. Petti, Board Chair Patricia Boer ’55 Mike Coughlin Dr. Nora Faine-Sykes ’78 Michael Guerrero Susan Hause Clair Cunningham Kennedy ’81 Damian McKinney Gayle McMahon Martha McRoskey Sister Jill Marie Napier, CSJ Barbara Picco Sister Virginia Rodee ’53, RSCJ Nina R. Sciuto-Morales ’76 Peg Stehly
Class notes should be sent to Krystine Kruchten ’04 at kkruchten@aolp.org
To update your address, please contact Chris Abdenour at cabdenour@aolp.org
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Academy of Our Lady of Peace Second Annual
Women’s Symposium Women leaders empowering and helping young ladies become “all of which woman is capable.”
Panel Topics
Business & Entrepreneurship, Creative Industry, Innovation in Education, STEM, Public Policy
ACADEMY OF
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PEACE
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day of learning will feature prominent women leaders on multi-generational panels as they share insights and knowledge with the future leaders and innovators of the world. Panel discussions will cover a wide array of topics helping the next generation of women leaders manage the multi-faceted aspects of being a woman in the work force.
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About the Event Friday, March 18, 2016
Event Preview Highlights
Mistress of Ceremonies: Dr. Diane Perez, host of Despierta San Diego on Univision Invocation: Sr. Theresa Harpin, CSJ, ’68 Keynote Speaker: Anne Sweeney, Board Member at Netflix & former President of Disney ABC Television Group STEM Panel: Facilitator: Liz Bui, Vice President & IP Counsel at ViaCyte, Inc.; Dr. Diane Perez, host of Despierta San Diego on Univision; Sue A. Prelozni, Founder & CEO, Sustainable Surplus Exchange; Ashley Van Zeeland, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO of Cypher Genomics Creative Industry: Facilitator: Brittany Mohr, Partner Lead at Pinterest; Joanne Mera, Owner & President/CEO, PEP Creative; Marlee Ehrenfeld, President & Chief Creative Officer, MJE Marketing Services; Lora Unger, CEO of Pasadena Symphony and POPS Business & Entrepreunership: Facilitator: Christina Gustin, Financial Advisor, UBS Financial Services Inc.; Katherine Stuart Faulconer, First Lady of San Diego and owner, Restaurant Events, Inc.; Gayle Tauber, Founder, Kashi Company; Francesca Castagnola, Senior Vice President/ Manager, Torrey Pines Bank; Erin Chambers Smith, Chief Content Officer, San Diego Magazine Public Policy: Facilitator: Paola Avila Gorostiza ‘93, Vice President, International Business Affairs, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce; Jamie Quient, Intellectual Property and Insurance Recovery Attorney, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP; Janice Deaton, Attorney, Law Offices of Janice Deaton Innovation in Education: Facilitator: Dr. Patricia Marquez, Dean, The Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego; Michele Schiele ’85, Senior Associate Vice President, Stanford University; Misty Jones, Director of the San Diego Public Library/President of California Library Association
Tickets, Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities
Tickets:
Ticketing information is available at aolp.org
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Information:
Ingrid de Llamas idellamas@aolp.org Emily Devereaux edevereaux@aolp.org
Media Contact: Emily Pippin 619-725-9153 or epippin@aolp.org
Academy of Our Lady of Peace Campus 9:45 a.m. Welcome & Keynote Assembly 10:30 a.m. Session 1 11:10 a.m. Break 11:20 a.m. Session 2 12:05 p.m. Closing Assembly 1:00 p.m. VIP Lunch
OLPWS Networking
Leads to Internship Opportunity By
Alejandra Hernandez ’16
I spent an evening this past month in a room with a kaleidoscopic array of San Diego and Baja California’s foremost business leaders and elected officials, among them several mayors. Even with the presence of the impressive collective list of degrees and accomplishments, I, an OLP senior, was perhaps the most enthusiastic, and definitely the youngest, attendee. Needless to say, this event was a wonderful opportunity to learn and network. As far as I’m concerned, the same can be said for OLP’s Women’s Symposium. The Symposium, which was inaugurated spring of 2015, brings in women from San Diego and beyond who are leaders in their professional fields. These women take time out of their busy professional lives to share their pathways and experiences with OLP students. We, as students, are then able to choose from five areas of interest (Public Policy, Innovation in Education, STEM, Creative Industry and Business and Entrepreneurship) to glean more about how these amazing women have forged unique career pathways through following their respective passions. By last year’s Symposium, I already knew I wanted to have a career that would allow me to embrace my bi-cultural heritage, as a born-Mexican and a naturalized American citizen. I also knew that I might want to major in a business-related field (as a junior, college was weighing heavily on my mind). So, when I heard Mrs. Paola Avila Gorostiza ’93, the Vice-President of the International Business Association of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, speak so enthusiastically and eloquently about her own profession, I couldn’t let the opportunity pass.
Architects of Change By
Elizabeth Hanczor ’17
Recently, an enthusiastic group of OLP students enjoyed the privilege of attending Maria Shriver’s conversation series titled, Architects of Change. This particular conversation was between Ms. Shriver and television writer, producer and author, Shonda Rhimes. The event was held at the CSJ school, Mount Saint Mary’s University, in Los Angeles. Starting the day off with a sleepy Starbucks run at 5 o’clock in the morning we piled into Mrs. Lek’s warm vehicle for the trek north. As the caffeine kicked in, the conversation turned into bubbly anticipation. Little did we know, each of us - students and teachers alike - were about to experience a beautiful message and new paradigm for thinking about our role within society. At the conference, Shonda Rhimes, a smashingly successful woman discussed her new book, The Year of Yes. Lamenting her tendency to reject new opportunities
I introduced myself, explained my interest, thanked her for her presentation, and asked if she knew of any opportunities for me to learn more about the type of work she is involved in. She mentioned an available internship with the Chamber, though explained that upper-class undergraduate students usually take it. True to the OLP nature, I followed through.
The Symposium... brings in women from San Diego and beyond who are leaders in their professional fields. This past summer 2015, I was the youngest person working at the Chamber. I worked an eight hour day, fives days/week, downtown and worked in a branch made up almost exclusively of females (except for Jerry Sanders, San Diego’s former mayor, who served as president). I drafted correspondences to business leaders and elected officials on both sides of the Cali-Baja border, conducted long-term and short-term research, assisted in coordinating meetings and events, compiled data, prepared translations of official documents, prepared “clippings” of relevant international updates, and advocated for domestic and international policies that enhanced trade and strengthened the bi-national region’s global competitiveness. I know that this internship, a position I continue to hold, will lead to bigger and better opportunities, and I have the OLP Women’s Symposium to thank for that. I’m more confident about my interests regarding my undergrad pursuits, have further found value in personal initiative, and am privileged to work alongside accomplished professionals. If I could give any piece of advice to my fellow Pilots, it would be to treat everything as an opportunity to grow, such as the Women’s Symposium, and to take advantage of these resources provided right here on our OLP campus. My pathway is ever and profoundly affected as result.
presented to her, Ms. Rhimes committed to spending an entire year saying yes to every single opportunity - with no exceptions. She spoke about challenges she faced while adopting this new outlook and the trepidation she felt walking on the other side of the road or strolling down the untrodden path. Eventually it became easier to manage her new outlook on life and she gradually realized the power in her choice. In thoughtful reflection, she told us, “It was like a snowball going down the hill, every time you say, ‘yes’ you get stronger and more confident.” Shortly after the discussion the OLP entourage was invited outside to meet Maria Shriver in an intimate setting. She captivated us with stories of her mission to promote the Architects of Change ideals. Having also attended a Catholic school, she reminisced with us about plaid skirt problems before challenging us to seek out the change makers in our community. Emphasizing the point, she asserted, “This is bigger than religion.” She encouraged us to look beyond superficial boundaries such as race, politics, and sex, if we are going to expose the most critical issues facing our generation. Essentially we learned what it means to be an Architect of Change, “‘conscious idealists’--people who see things how they are, but think about what they can be.” Both Ms. Maria Shriver and Ms. Shonda Rhimes served as the impetus of inspiration to the cohort of OLP students who witnessed their exchange. However, their impact will quickly spread to all students at OLP as we embark to implement our own Architects of Change program and challenge at school. These two confident women who have enjoyed tremendous success in predominantly male fields show us that we can, and we should, find success with our own aspirations. As the generation of the future, we have a responsibility to say yes to every opportunity that presents itself. And if we stay focused, we can all be architects of change.
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Increase Chances for STEM Careers Traditional thought about single-gender schools would suggest that the purpose to separate boys and girls in educational settings is to prevent them from becoming a distraction to one another. Single gender education, specifically young women, is receiving attention for being far more advanced than that. In a recent Listening for Learning campaign hosted by National Coalition of Girls Schools (NCGS), participants learned, firsthand, of the successes females are experiencing at all girls’ schools. The lens on single gender education is on the wellness and mindfulness, fostering programming that effectively balances IQ (Intellectual Quotient) and EQ (Emotional Quotient). NCGS articulates the benefits of their networking in the hopes to reach across the nation, and globe, to recruit members to support their cause-the empowerment of girls. The Academy of Our Lady of Peace has partnered with NCGS because of a shared interest in themes and topics regarding young women, that are universal in nature and of particular interest to OLP: leadership, health and wellness, STEM, civic/ community engagement, classroom innovation, strategic school advancement, testing and assessment, and teaching and curriculum. Currently OLP is making a concentrated effort to examine young women and STEM education; specifically, how to interest young women to participate in STEM subjects, and how to empower and prepare young women to succeed in college and beyond, in areas of STEM. Faculty members will join NCGS in New York in February, 2016 to join leading educators, researchers, advocates, authors, practitioners, and related-industry leaders from across the globe to exchange best practices and innovative approaches for academic excellence and the healthy development of girls including topics about girls in STEM education. According to The National Centre for Women in Information Technology (IT), males are urged and encouraged to plan for careers in STEM fields, which includes a pressure for young men to study and partake in STEM subjects. Additionally more traditional American households do not consider their
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By Sheelah Keeter daughters as candidates to become: engineers, chemists, physicists, computer software programmers, astronauts, etc. For this reason, in a coed environment female students tend to stand in the shadows of their male counterparts. Advocates for single-gender girls’ schools profess coed environments reinforce gender stereotypes in which males are aggressors, who dominate in classrooms and tend to overshadow their female counterparts. In single-gender schools including OLP, young women are free of the pressure to compete with boys in maledominated subjects such as science, technology, engineering, and math-STEM courses. OLP ensures female students’ voices are heard and developed every single day and in every single classroom. All girls classrooms break-down gender stereotypes and, additionally, teachers are current with the knowledge and research about how young women learn including techniques that are tailored to the learning styles of young women.
In the OLP Class of 2015, 30% of graduates chose to pursue a STEM major compared to only 16% of American high school seniors, according to the Department of Education. Girls in particular, greatly benefit from single-gender environments where there are no expectations of traditional gender roles in what they study or activities they participate, according to Labor Market Outcomes for Women-Journal of Economics and Finance. The study demonstrates that girls feel empowered to behave in more competitive ways without the presence of males. Girls are free to pursue courses that are considered atypical for females in areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Studies also demonstrate that in a single-gender environment, girls are more likely to participate in STEM courses, more likely to pursue degrees in STEM education, and more likely to pursue careers in STEM fields. The United States Commerce shares concerns on the topic of women in STEM careers, Women in Stem: A Gender Gap to Innovation, posts that throughout the last decade, fifty-percent of women comprise of the United States workforce; however, less than twenty-five percent of women are in STEM-related careers. The women who comprise the STEM
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career population earn up to thirty-three percent higher salaries than women in non-STEM careers. Counter to this reality is that males comprise seventyfive percent of the STEM workforce and most earn up to forty-three percent more than their female counterpart in non-STEM careers. In a nation proud to stand on ideals that include equality and the affirmation “All men are created equal,” gender stereotypes tip the scale resulting in the male population earning higher salaries than females. Women are significantly coming up short in the wake of a launch of STEM career opportunities. American citizens contend that females are naturally attracted to education and health care, yet the United States Commerce suggests that it is more complex: there is a lack of female role models in STEM, gender stereotyping exists, and less familyfriendly flexibility in the STEM fields. Regardless of the causes, the findings of this report provide compelling evidence for a need to encourage and support young women in STEM.
the findings... provide compelling evidence for a need to encourage and support young women in STEM. The image of a robotics team on a coed campus vs. the contrasting image of a robotics team at OLP is compelling. OLP provides a safe and encouraging environment for all young women to participate and thrive in STEM subjects. At OLP, young women have an opportunity to enlist, participate, and thrive in the following clubs and subjects: robotics, engineering, coding, computer science principles, multimedia, sports medicine, AP physics, AP calculus, statistics and more. Teachers, administrators, and counselors at OLP are advocates for young women to participate in STEM courses. Access to these courses and clubs to 100 percent of the student population on the OLP campus creates the very real possibility for a STEM career path in a country where STEM career paths for women are improbable.
FROM MY DESK(S):
A Glimpse Into Single-Sex Education
Emily Devereaux ’00
IN A RECENT POST BY ANNE RUBIN in the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (NCGS) blog, titled “Girls’ Schools: Uniquely Positioned to Help Close the Gender Gap,” she cites a report released last month by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), called “The Simple Truth About the Gender Pay Gap.” It found women are earning $0.79 to $1.00 earned by men. This means, “At the current rate, the gap won’t close for more than 100 years.” Rubin, who’s an English teacher at Miss Hall’s School, a girls’ school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, asserts girls’ schools provide the necessary ingredients needed to close this staggering gap: social and emotional coaching for girls. Rubin writes, “Beyond offering cutting-edge academic programs...[girls’ schools offer] experiences and pedagogy that coach girls to negotiate and advocate for themselves... [which gives them] an emotional and social advantage for what lies ahead.” Based on my experiences in an all-girls’ school, I agree completely with Rubin. I’ve played both roles in the single-sex classroom. In the late nineties at The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP), I was cast in the role of student; and eight years later, I returned to perform as the teacher. While these roles placed me in drastically different locations within the learning environment—and carried with them different degrees of power and privilege—both as student and teacher, I have observed first-hand the countless intangible benefits afforded to girls in a single-sex classroom. As sure as the sun will rise, adolescence will sting. Transforming from a child into an adult is inevitably challenging, even for the most mature and well-adjusted teenager. The physical and psychological development processes are themselves arduous. Add to those changes the stress of having to appear and perform in ways that appeal to the opposite sex, and it’s no surprise that those years can be bleak for some girls. The single-sex classroom is a safe space for young women who are endeavoring to grow their knowledge, to ask tough questions, and to find their voices without judgment or gendered expectations. It is an environment free from the gaze of the opposite sex, and thus allows girls greater self-determination. When I was a student at OLP, I felt the freedom to try on different identities—a class clown, a bulldog on the basketball court, a social queen bee, and a late-bloomer. Had I attended a co-ed school, would those freedoms have existed for me? Drawing from my experiences as a student in an all-girls’ environment, I as a teacher work to create a classroom that functions to bring about female empowerment. While my classroom is buzzing with the cacophonous sounds of learning—girls’ voices, media, and Classical music—it is devoid of the self-critiquing behaviors that can occur within a co-ed space. My students are bold, creative, innovative, inquisitive and vulnerable. Being at OLP feeds my soul as I unite with my administrators, faculty and staff to help transform girls into “all of which woman is capable,” so that they may head out to change the world while demanding equal treatment and an equal wage.
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ALL OF WHICH SHE IS CAPABLE:
The Value of an All Girls’ Education By Jessica Hooper
One of the greatest advantages of an all girls’ high school is that as educators we are able to embrace all issues, concerns and calls to action teenagers are dealing with in today’s world and focus all of our attention on how these challenges affect girls. The opportunities to meet the needs of our student population are immediately doubled because of the single-sex aspect. OLP has been educating girls for more than 134 years, it is what we know how to do, and we do it well. We strive to know, love and cherish each girl that walks through those green doors on Oregon Street and we are challenged to the call that our vocation is not limited to their education. We are committed to deepening girls’ social and emotional intelligences. As educators we are as concerned with creating girls who have leadership skills, growth mindsets and resilience as we are their ability to achieve in the classroom. We are steeped in the research and currently exploring issues of perfectionism, sleep, nutrition, diversity and fostering positive relationships so that we can offer our girls an environment that supports their growth holistically. Girls at OLP feel empowered by their peers, supported by their teachers and from this platform they are free to pursue their passions. From a recent study, “Steeped in Learning: The Student Experience at All-Girls Schools” conducted by Richard A. Holmgren, Ph.D. at Allegheny College, in partnership with the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (NCGS), survey results compared the school experiences of girls who attended co-educational environments with those who attended all girls’ schools. The research consistently revealed that girls who attend all girls’ schools: » Have higher aspirations and greater motivation; » Are challenged to achieve more than their coed counterparts; » Are more likely to engage in the learning process; » Feel more confident to exchange their ideas; » Are engaged in activities that are preparing them for the world outside of school; » Are more confident writers, speakers and critical thinkers; » Feel more support from their teachers and peers. “Simply put, girls’ schools teach girls that there is enormous potential and power in being a girl.” We hear this sentiment consistently from OLP students, they feel empowered by their environment to become the changemakers of our world. Girls schools are cultures of achievement. Often OLP graduates will return to campus and, when asked how they are feeling about their
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collegiate experience, they credit their success to their experience of an all girls education. More often than not we hear stories about how their peers request that they edit their papers or that their professor asked (in front of an entire class) if they attended an all girls’ school. “The Girl’s School Advantage,” a video resource published by NCGS, quotes a collegiate professor, “As a college professor I could identify student from all girls’ schools...on the first day of class. They were the women whose hands shot up in the air, who were not afraid to defend their position.” There is a marked difference in a graduate from an all girls education. Graduates of all girls’ schools have found their voice through the experience. They graduate with a sense of vision and are prepared to be advocates for good in our world. They have a sense of resilience that will serve them well in the challenges in life. The experience of an all girls’ education has the potential to change the trajectory of a student’s life; it is nothing short of transformative.
Want to learn more? Check out these websites and resources:
» National Coalition of Girls’ Schools www.ncgs.org (OLP is a member school) » The Laurel School’s Center for Research on Girls www.laurelschool.org » Girls Leadership www.girlsleadership.org
OLP Girls Speak Up!
What I love about at tending an all girls’ school…. ... is the ability to express oneself without the pressure of the opposite gender. Talents really shine in the OLP community and everyone is comfortable around each other. The sisterhood between the different grades is also an amazing experience at OLP.” -Maria Morgan ’17 ..is knowing that I can express my genuine interests without the fear of not fitting in or being singled out. OLP fosters a desire in every girl to pursue their passions. -Sammie Trescott ’16 ...is the fact that everyone around me is always there when I need support. Here I can be competitive, confident and enthusiastic. -Jessica Lindgren ’18 ...is that there isn’t pressure on appearances and it doesn’t feel like a competition with my peers. There is freedom of expression in class and I can speak in front of my class without feeling judged. -Rachel Amaral ’18
Launch of a New Fund:
Historic Preservation
The Winston Churchill quote “we shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us” is a reminder that though they are structures, the historic buildings on the OLP campus are a testament to the thousands of young women who have walked their halls, sat in their classrooms and made lifetime memories within their rooms and corridors. With historic buildings, though they may look gorgeous on the outside, they often have hidden challenges in the electrical and plumbing systems, and within the structures themselves. At a recent meeting of the OLP Facilities Committee, alumnae parent and comittee member Diane Koester-Byron was struck by the amount of money it takes each year just to maintain the gorgeous buildings we have on our campus. She graciously provided a donation to start a Historic Preservation Fund that will help OLP maintain the buildings and keep alive the memories of thousands of our alumnae. Think back to your time in the classrooms and in different areas of the campus. Do you have a special memory? We would love to hear about your favorite part of campus!
We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.
We would also like to invite you to join us in securing the memories of the past and the memories that will be made in the future by making a donation to the Historic Preservation Fund. Please contact Director of Advancement Ingrid de Llamas at idellamas@aolp.org for additional information about the Historical Preservation Fund.
Partnerships OLP We would like to thank
the many partners who have worked with us this past quarter, including Neyenesch Printing for handling the printing of our quarterly OLP Magazine, L+L Printers, Eye/Comm Inc., Pep Creative and more. We’d also like to thank the wonderful sponsors of our Taste of the Holidays event in December. The night was a great success, in large part to your support and partnership: Joanne Mera, President & CEO of Pep Creative, John Lek and Lindsey Kossol of Green Dragon Tavern & Museum, Michel Malecot
of The French Gourmet, Greg Sacco of Wings-N-Things, the Calero family of Primos Mexican, Patty Thongchua of Chi Extraordinary Kitchen & Plumeria Vegetarian, Elizabeth Savage of Tea Upon Chatsworth, Bob Pasela of Sabuku Sushi. We also gratefully acknowledge Busalacchi’s A Modo Mio for generously providing a gorgeous venue for our faculty Christmas party.
Special thanks to event title sponsors:
T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc. (2015 Golf Tournament), McKinney Advisory Group (2016 L’Affaire en Bloom Gala) & I.E.-Pacific, Inc. (2nd Annual OLP Women’s Symposium). We are so very grateful for the generous support and partnership of these title sponsors!
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CARONDELET RESTORATION PROJECT
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Photo of Carondelet building courtesy of Photography student Rebecca Pierce ’17.
OLP THANKS
BERT & PATTI DEGHERI
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
OLP IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE
the receipt of a $250,000 grant from the Theresa and Edward O’Toole Foundation for restoration and renovation projects in Carondelet Hall. The grant, presented by philanthropist Bert Degheri, the Co-Trustee of the Foundation, is one of the largest gifts ever received by OLP. Mr. and Mrs. Degheri are passionate about Catholic education and the preservation and restoration of historic buildings. They have provided funding to countless institutions across the country, including Santa Clara University and University of San Diego. Funds from the Theresa and Edward O’Toole Foundation are designated to renovate the crown jewel of our campus, Carondelet Hall. Carondelet Hall has had only minor, superficial improvements made over the years. Although the school has been able to paint and refinish the floors, we still have the original boilers, plumbing and electrical systems. Next summer, with the funds from this generous grant, OLP will repair and replace the damaged areas of the joists and roof, remove the boilers and add an energy-efficient HVAC system, replace antiquated lighting systems and retrofit the windows. We will also be able to make muchneeded upgrades to the electrical and plumbing systems. Carondelet Hall is truly the heart of the OLP campus and the oldest building on campus. Pictures above, courtesy of the San Diego History Center and OLP archives, show Carondelet Hall in construction, around 1916, as part of the original Vandruff Estate. It currently holds our administration, boardroom, student-run television studio, and computer lab. It is the building where we hold commencement ceremonies and all of our community engagement events.
The generosity of Bert and Patti Degheri and the Theresa and Edward O’Toole Foundation will make a profound and lasting impact on our campus for many generations! Thank you!
For those who haven’t been to campus in a few years, now is a great time to see all of the improvements we have made for our students, faculty and the community. Last year saw the addition of a much-needed parking structure that provides 104 spaces to help lessen the impact on our neighbors. We also completed internal renovations in St. Catherine’s Hall. They included second floor offices for counseling, registrar, campus ministry and our service learning and retreats team. A large gathering room was added for after school peer tutoring, learning lab, club meetings, college visits and Campus Ministry retreat planning. The administration and board of trustees plan to renovate other campus buildings as funds become available in the coming months and years. To find out how you can help with future renovations and restoration projects, please contact Director of Advancement Ingrid de Llamas at idellamas@aolp.org. Opposite Page: Photo of Carondelet building courtesy of Photography student Rebecca Pierce ’17. Photo of Bert Degheri courtesy of USD. Above: Historical photos of the OLP campus.
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Sr. Claire Patrice Fitzgerald ’56 A L U MN A O F TH E Y EA R A WA RD
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE RECIPIENTS OF THE SR. CLAIRE PATRICE FITZGERALD ’56 ALUMNA OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Sara McKinney ’07 Rachel McKinney ’04 Amy (McKinney) Potter ’02
These award(s) are earned by women whose personal, professional and/ or social accomplishments reflect the core values of OLP, and who have brought honor and distinction to herself, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace and the community through her positive presence in the world. OLP especially values education and lifelong learning, artistic expression, advancement in the areas of the sciences, technology and engineering, as well as intellectual rigor, service to the “dear neighbor,” and the encouragement of religious faith. With a core mission, born out of the experience of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, of ensuring that each OLP student becomes all of which woman is capable, a strong female leader who conducts herself with a spirit of gentleness, peace and joy in her demonstrated field of endeavor is held in high regard.
Sara McKinney ’07
Sara is currently finishing up her JD at Baylor School of Law where she is in the second half of the intensive litigation training known as Practice Court. Last summer, Sara interned with a county court of law judge in Dallas as well as worked with the Texas Attorney General’s office in their child support division. After learning the system, she was able to negotiate child support orders. The internship opportunity allowed for practical, hands-on experience while also serving the local community. Sara is looking forward to graduating in the spring, taking the bar exam and implementing the legal skills and training she is acquiring toward helping those in her community.
Rachel McKinney ’04
Rachel is currently working with a food security focused nonprofit called Abalimi Bezekhaya in Cape Town, South Africa. She is responsible for the program, Harvest of Hope, which guarantees the purchase of vegetables grown by urban farmers. Without Harvest of Hope, the farmers would not have access to a reliable market nor income security, farmer training, and ongoing encouragement in their vocation.
PREVIOUS ALUMNAE OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS 1986 June Wilcox Bassett ‘36 1987 Rosalie Bianchi Wisniew ’63 1988 Elisa Luna Sanchez ’50 1989 Gladys Wilson Impastato ’41 1990 Winfrey Willier Welch ’36 Judi Putnam ’66 1991 Sr. St. Bernard Johnson ’31 1992 Ann Navarra ’63 1993 Barbara Harrison ’68 1994 Sandra Qualiato Brue ’62 1995 Lisa Guy-Schall ’70 1996 Cecelia Shaw Thie ’22 1997 Beverlee Cendali ’61
Rachel finds her role incredibly rewarding, as well as challenging. She is honored to work for the farmers and to be able to grow the program to serve more people in the townships of Cape Town. Her job involves the use of cutting edge technology, managing multiple languages and cultures, as well as cold calling and customer service. Each day is an adventure and full of surprises. Rachel is grateful for the support of her family in order to do this work and for her faith which helps her push through the difficulties encountered along the way.
1998 Eve Ryan ’46
Amy (McKinney) Potter ’02
2006 Elizabeth Meza Huch ’51
After graduating OLP in 2002, Amy attended the University of Southern California (USC) and participated in many volunteer opportunities like reading to young children in the Los Angeles community. She graduated USC with honors and continued her education at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University to obtain her Ph.D. in clinical psychology. In 2015, she completed an American Psychology Association accredited clinical psychology internship program at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI. During that time, she utilized her training to help active duty service members, family members, and veterans. Amy now resides in Colorado Springs, CO. She serves as a CPT and behavioral health officer in the U.S. Army supporting the psychological needs of soldiers assigned to the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson. Her goal is to show her clients that they can be accepted and thrive while being labeled broken. With the support of her husband and three children, Amy looks forward to completing her dissertation next year.
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1999 Sr. Dolores Marie Gill ’45 2000 Karene Lemke Evenson ’6 2001 Kathleen Manzer McKaveney ’83 2002 Nancy Ryan ’58 2003 Sr. Kathleen Martin ’44 2004 Marcella Kreizinger ’27 2005 Kathleen Howard Thompson ’75 2007 Christine Haddad ’69 2008 Alison Priske Adema ’82 2009 Ruth Davis ’69 2010 Silvia Fimbres de Ruiz ’74 2011 Patricia Dougan Shinsky ’57 2012 Martha Spiers Lepore ’59 2013 Marguerite “Terry” Sorgi Camarata ’77 2014 Margaret Wiedower ‘64
All are invited to join us at the
Alumna of the Year award celebration on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Ticketing information available at aolp.org Enjoy an evening of cocktails and appetizers while also connecting with other OLP alums and networking.
ACADEMY OF
OUR LADY OF
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
PEACE FOUNDED 1882
July 2014-June 2015 Annual Report The Big Picture at OLP
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Report on Giving from the Development Office In whatever you do, serve the ‘dear neighbor’... -Mother St. John Fontbonne WHERE DOES MY DONATION GO? Donations made to OLP are used to provide for the programs and educational enhancements not covered by tuition dollars. Most people don’t realize that tuition does not fund the entire cost to educate our students. Alumna are often surprised to learn that the benefits they received at OLP were augmented by those who came before them. Many alums now treasure the opportunity to give back and to support the next generation, as they were supported by their predecessors. THERE ARE THREE PRIMARY AREAS WHERE YOUR DOLLARS GO WHEN YOU MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO OLP:
1
Carondelet Annual Fund - this unrestricted pool of money provides funding for the programs and areas where there is the greatest need. Unrestricted donations allow the administration to make strategic choices when needs arise and to direct funding to places where it will make the greatest impact.
2
Sr. Dolores Anchondo CSJ Endowed Scholarship Fund - this fund was established upon the retirement of Sr. Dolores and continues to grown and benefit students thanks to generous contributions. Four scholarships are awarded from this fund each Spring. The immediate goal is to build this fund to $1 million - we are nearing the $400,000 mark. The principal funds of this endowment are invested in a disciplined manner, according to investment policies set by the board designed to protect and build the value of the endowment. Earnings and investment appreciation are channeled back into the fund, permitting growth that will allow it to become a long-term support that can be maintained in perpetuity.
3
Historic Preservation Fund - this fund was established to help us preserve and maintain the beautiful buildings of our campus. Though they are beautiful, there are often hidden challenges in the electrical wiring, plumbing, the attics and roofs, and in the walls themselves. We also have in place smaller, named funds and scholarships. Many donors approach us hoping to make a lasting impression on OLP by establishing their own fund. This may be done with a minimum contribution of $30,000 that can be paid over three years. For more information, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at idellamas@aolp.org.
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Stimulus
Gift Amount
% of total
Annual Fund
$137,265.00
42%
Events
$130,008.00
40%
$57,044.00
18%
$324,317.00
100%
Tuition Assistance* Total
*(Sr. Dolores Anchondo, CSJ Endowed Scholarship Fund included)
! u o Y k n a Th for your ongoing support of our mission and the young women we serve!
Why I Give.. . BY: NORA FAINE-SYKES ’78
Current Board Member & OLP Alum Parent As an alumna of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP), having seen my own daughter graduate from my alma mater, I am now giving back to continue OLP’s unique legacy of incomparable commitment to educating girls to achieve their full potential. OLP seeks to develop a diverse student body—one that mirrors the world in which the graduates will one day live and work. In doing so, girls are instilled with not only a high level of social consciousness and global awareness, but also the tools they need to affect change in this world that so desperately needs it. Nora Faine-Sykes ’78 and her daughter and fellow OLP alum, Adia Sykes ’12
By supporting the Academy of Our Lady of Peace, we are investing in an institution with a long-standing tradition of producing young women of strength and character. We give to continue creating opportunities for young women to attend a school that will nurture them spiritually, academically, and send them into the world as inspired leaders.
Why I Give.. . CLAIR CUNNINGHAM KENNEDY ’81
Current Board Member & OLP Alum Parent The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) has been educating girls in San Diego since 1882, including four generations of our family since 1918. These women include Margaret McDonough, Class of 1921; Dorothy Dunn, who attended elementary school in the 1940’s; Clair, Class of 1981; and Eden, Class of 2012. For us, being OLP alumnae means being part of a historic tradition and a tremendous sisterhood of women who have gone on to do incredible things in their communities—for themselves, for their families, and for others. Being alumnae means having had the opportunity to obtain an exceptional Catholic education in a beautiful surrounding rich with history and memories. OLP produces smart, strong, moral, and committed women who endeavor to make a difference in the world. Our family believes that young women in San Diego should continue to be offered this educational opportunity with the hope of bettering the present and honoring the efforts of the women who came before them. Giving back to OLP ensures that its future is as long as its past, which makes possible this uniquely transformative education for future generations of girls.
Clair Cunningham Kennedy ‘81 and her daughter and fellow OLP alum, Eden Kennedy ’12
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Ways To OLP is a campus filled with community spirit, treasured traditions and a faculty, staff and administration dedicated to the mission of educating young women and empowering them to be tomorrow’s leaders. The board and administrative team are implementing strategic investments in OLP. These include classroom technology, STEAM programs, preservation of our historic buildings and providing the most current tools for our girls to learn. Many don’t realize that tuition does not cover the full cost of education. It takes support from families, alumna and businesses in the community to make these investments. We ask that you help us continue to propel these initiatives forward by making a meaningful investment in OLP. We recognize that the level at which each family can give varies greatly, but we also know that each gift makes a difference in OLP.
Cash Gifts: Cash contributions, whether by check, credit card or electronic transfer are the easiest way for most donors to give to OLP.
Pledges: OLP gratefully accepts pledges - a promise to make a gift over an
agreed-upon period of time. This often allows donors to commit to a larger amount than they might be able to give at one time. Pledges are usually made and paid in the same fiscal year. OLP’s fiscal year runs from July through June. We are also happy to arrange for gifts that are paid over multiple years.
Stocks & Bonds: Stocks and bonds can be a strategic way to maximize tax
benefits, and often help to minimize capital gains taxes. Donors receive the fair market value of the stock on that day that is transferred. Please consult your tax advisor or broker for full benefits or to facilitate this type of donation.
Real Estate: Donations of real estate (home, vacation property, condominium, apartment complex, undeveloped land, or other real estate) will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with board policies.
Life Insurance: Donors often have paid-up life insurance policies that are no
longer needed for their original purpose. These policies may be transferred to OLP. The donor is entitled to a tax-deduction for the cash surrender value. Please discuss this option with your insurance agent or financial advisor.
Wills, Trusts, and Planned Giving: Please include OLP in your estate plans. Inclusion in your will can be made by designating a specific amount to the school; by designating that a percentage of your estate be directed to the school; or that the “remainder” portion of your estate be directed to the school. For document preparation, please use the legal title of the school: Academy of Our Lady of Peace. Trained financial advisors can provide you with additional estate planning options that are appropriate for your individual situation. Be sure to contact your attorney or financial advisor to discuss any implications a charitable contribution may have on your taxes and your estate. Academy of Our Lady of Peace is a qualified 501(c)3 organization, tax ID# 952113807. Donations are deductible to the full extent of the law.
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Meet Our Development Team Ingrid de Llamas, CFRE, IAP Director of Institutional Advancement Ingrid is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of longterm solutions for the financial stability of OLP, as well as community relations and outreach, fundraising programs like the Annual Fund Drive, Historical Preservation Fund and major events like the Gala Auction, Golf Tournament and Women’s Symposium. She is recognized and certified by the Association of Fundraising Executives as a CFRE and by Independent School Management as an International Advancement Professional. Ingrid is an active member of the San Diego community and will work to create partnerships to ensure that OLP is here to benefit young women for generations to come.
Emily Devereaux ’00, Associate Director of Advancement Emily is an alumna of OLP, Class of 2000 and previously taught at OLP in the English Department. In her new position, Emily will have the opportunity to apply her passion for girls’ empowerment to enhance OLP’s philanthropic funds development. In concert with the Advancement Team, Emily will use the skills she’s acquired and the relationships she’s built in her many years at OLP to identify and cultivate potential partners, so OLP can continue to provide impactful learning opportunities that change the lives of girls and their families, as well as their communities.
Sheila Hartley Downs, Advancement Services Associate Sheila is the newest member of OLP’s Advancement team. Sheila is responsible for the management of all data related to fundraising programs and events, as well as department reporting and correspondence. She will interface with donors and community partners, perform online research for events and grant proposals, and will work with the advancement team to create and implement fundraising events and programs.
Corporate Partners/Matching
Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego
OLP extends appreciation to our Corporate Partners and to those Individuals who made gifts that were matched by their employers.
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
A-Academics
Salt Creek Golf Club
AAA Imaging
San Diego Chargers
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
San Diego Zoological Society
AMF Eagle Lanes Bowling Center
Sanctuate! A Tech Spa
Estate Of Victoria Bettencourt Storer ‘31
Arthur Murray Dance Studios
SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl
AT&T Employee Giving Campaign
Estate of Marcella Kreizinger ‘27
Auto Body Excellence, Inc.
SeaWorld of California, Busch Entertainment Corp.
Dorrie Montgomery Adessa ‘48
BAM Communications
Bill & Gwendolyn Benson
Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Heritage Circle The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Heritage Circle was established in 1989 to thank and recognize alumnae, parents and friends who have remembered OLP in their estate planning. We honor the memory of those whose bequests have been realized and those who have expressed in writing their intentions to remember OLP in the future.
Nail-Toepia Salon Nelnet Business Solutions Orfila Vineyards & Winery RCP Block & Brick, Inc. Riverwalk Golf Course
Sempra Employee Giving Network
Sister Dolores Anchondo Endowed Scholarship The Sister Dolores Anchondo, CSJ Endowed Scholarship Fund was established to honor the extraordinary leadership of Sister Dolores upon her retirement in 2011. The fund continues to grow and four merit scholarships from the endowment are awarded to current students each year.
Sempra Energy Foundation
Carondelet Circle $1000+
Sidiropoulos Law Firm, APC
Lisa and Charles Danaher
Beckman Coulter Foundation
Silvergate Bank
Carole Finch
Theresa Ann Earley Daly ‘46
Bella Luna Lavender
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Fr. William Mooney
Phyllis Fernandes ‘48
Big Canyon Country Club
SJ Surfboards
Susan Seely Hook ‘68
BIKEbling
St. Augustine High School
Katherine Kamrath ‘71
Bite San Diego
St. Patrick’s School
Frances Owen ‘42
Blink Lash Boutique
Kathleen Slayton and Robert Kilian
Blue Horizon Insurance Services
Stadium Golf Center and Batting Cages
David and Marguerite (Terry) Sorgi Camarata ‘77
Blue Horizon Insurance Services
Studio Maureen Sue Mills Uniform Company
St. Joseph Circle $500+ Lawrence and Joann Baca ‘69 Edwin and Marjorie Bower ‘46 Cindy Ehlers and David Gilder Salvatorre and Mary Lee Lupo ‘64
Memorial Scholarship Gifts
Buffalo Wild Wings - Midway Dr.
We thank our donors who have given Memorial, Honorarium and Scholarship gifts in 2014-2015.
Carvers Steaks & Chops
TD School Portraits
Chick-Fil-A
The Bag Cellar, Bernardo Winery
Commonwealth Restaurant
The Century Club Of San Diego
Dave’s Flower Box
The Cygnet Theatre
MONICA HOHN MANZER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP William and Maureen Latham ‘76
David L. Rens, DDS and Ann Marie Zimmerman, DDS
The Fish Market The French Gourmet
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Villa Montemar Circle up to $499
The Loma Club
Craig and Lisa Leweck ‘82
Eco Chateau
Pam Ciborowski ‘64
The Pretty Kitty
Sandy Smelik Manzer and Larry Manzer
Educational Outfitters
Michael and Nora Faine-Sykes ‘78
The San Diego Foundation
Phyllis Haynes ‘45
LARISSA EKLUND DETHLEFS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Ted Davis and Jeanie Schneeloch Davis ‘72
Estate Of Victoria Bettencourt Storer ‘31
Bully’s East Restaurant Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club
Estate of Marcella Kreizinger ‘27
Sycuan Golf Resort and Casino T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc. Target Take Charge of Education
The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course
Neale and Mary Patt Shinsky ‘57 Joseph and Linda Remley ‘54 Evemarie Ryan ‘46 Yvonne Sanchez Vanguard Charitable Fund Margaret Wiedower ‘68
Gerardo and Ursula Herrera ‘87
The Wine Bank
Fatfish Cantina and Grill
David Glassner and Suzanne Knapp ‘79
Truist
Fidelity Chartable Gift Fund
Patricia Lorne ‘61
UBS Financial Services Inc.
GB Capital Holdings, LLC
Malia Pfister ‘87
Unicorn Jewelry
Golf Galaxy
Joanne and Mark Young
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
Hansen Surfboards, Inc.
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
United Way of San Diego County
HBO Los Angeles
David and Patricia Aiken ‘64
United Way of Silicon Valley
Hightower Cellars
United Way of Southern Nevada
I.E. - Pacific, Inc.
Urban Girl
Rachel Wong ‘56
IBM Corporation
USS Midway Museum
DR. TIMOTHY SHEEHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Rose Sheehan
Iron Fist Brewing Co.
Vanguard Charitable Fund
JC Golf
Vince Kotchian Test Prep
Jeremy Klem, Insurance and Financial Services
Visual Antics
JOHN EVENSON MEMORIAL ATHLETICS FUND Karene Evenson ‘56 Gail and Anthony Mosse Blanca Ocampo ‘56 Joanne and Tom Tiernan
PAUL AND RUTH SCHATZLE BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FUND Lawrence and Susan Gidley ‘59
Kerry Wood Designs King’s Fish House
Walter Andersen Nursery Webb & Carey, APC
La Jolla Village Acupuncture
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Mad House Comedy Club
Westwood Sports
Maderas Golf Club
Wild Rock Canyon Ranch
Marathon Construction Company
Wings N Things
ACADEMY OF
IN HONOR OF MARY ANNE DONNELLY GOEBEL Margaret and Steve Goebel
McKinney Brokerage Group, Inc.
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Kathleen Brown
Ramona Garcia
Anne Etherton
Ilene Nagem
Joanne Hunt
Susan Nash
Marilyn Birkel ‘57
Class Year 1934 Mary Garrett 1939 Alice Killingworth 1943 Mary Jane Fee
Patricia Kiechler
Karen Purdy
Melinda Blade
Lorraine Purnell
Dorothy Marron
Victoria Shenk
Deirdre Bretney
Elizabeth Wheeler
Mary Mickelson
Charlotte Zolezzi
Dolores and Robert Brock
Margaret Persson
1971 Catherine Barrack
JoAnn and Michael Brown
1944 Doris Bresnahan 1945 Beverly Balderrama
Janice Weckman
Patricia Degracia
Rosemarie and John Canepa
Eleanor Flatley
1961 Marilyn Day
Katherine Kamrath
Renae and Jose Carreon
Phyllis Haynes
Pauline Gillis
Patricia Karlsgodt
Chris and Laura Churchill ‘87
Arlette Poutous
Janet Saalfeld
1972 Rebecca Gilbert
Laura Clark ‘93
1946 Peggy Leiker
Kathryn Willetts
Rosemarie Masters
Walter Schreifels and Diane Curiel ‘72
Mary Claire Mandy
1962 Joyce Costello
Susan Mayes
Sharon Roesser
Bozier Demaree
Mary Jane O’Connor
Margo Diaz and Mitch Musicant
Evemarie Ryan
Carol O’Donnell
Jean Ryan
1947 Magdalen Crivello, CSJ
Lilia Sandfer
1973 Regina Barrack
Patricia Weiler
Jorge Ortega and Clarissa Alba ‘92 Maricristina Alonzo ‘63 Irma and Francisco Anguiano
Ana Maria and Arnoldo Espinosa George and Claudine Espinosa ‘85 Beatriz Gamboa and Carlos Rubio Daniel and Mary Anne Goebel ‘42 Rita and Jesus Gonzalez Leslie and Yvonne Green Sherman ‘61 Mary and Jesus Hernandez Rigoberta and Robert Hinkledire Sandra Hooker ‘84 Laura and Mark Lotz Claire and Thomas McNamara Grace and Brian Meyers Nilda Morales Jesse Nutt Edward and Carol O’Donnell ‘62 Jessica Owen ‘02 Consuelo Parra Julia Pierce Alan Macina and Elizabeth Pietanza ‘92 Claudia Provence Barbara Sadauski ‘64 Jennifer and John Steinberger Breanna Stewart ‘14 Patsy and C.R. Stewart Martha and Mauricio Telo Velia Tirado Aurora Troncoso Michelle and John Winter Nolte Christine and Thomas Wotruba
Alumnae Gifts OLP Alumnae are called to be all of which woman is capable, throughout all of life. They embrace the charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet. On behalf of OLP students, current and future, we express our sincere gratitude to you for remembering your alma mater.
Geraldine Guidi
1948 Dorrie Adessa
1963 Julie Black
Claudia Kreins
Phyllis Fernandes
Jean Earl
1974 Denise Frontiera
Sr. Anne Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ
Janet Foley
M. Adrienne Free
1975 Mara Childers
Sherrill Longworth
Margaret Easterling
Ann Navarra
Melissa Winsor
Louise Rathswohl
1976 Margarita Lozano
Patricia Hough
1949 Joan Christenson
Sunny Read
1950 Lonia Brisson
Alice Colace
Elsa Saxod
Catherine McCarthy-Payne
Andrea Lyon
Petite Sousa
Elizabeth McIntyre
Virginia Sawaya
Tessie Theodorelos
Antonina Sciuto-Morales
Elsie Spondike
1964 Rosemary Brogan
1977 Bernadette Botter
Constance Cutler
Maureen Freitas
1978 Annamarie Covarrubias
Jeanette Handelsman
Nora Faine-Sykes
Margaret Johnson
Tracy Smith
Lani Konopaske
1979 Theresa Mehling
Mary Lee Lupo
Nancy Riley
Candida McDaniel
Marianne Ryan Susan Tousi
1951 Norma Dreyer 1952 Edith Flourie 1953 Georgiana Ottenheimer
Sr. Virginia Rodee, RSCJ
1954 Beverly Bennett
Linda Remley
1955 Patricia Boer
Rose Whalen
Charlene Buhlert
Cathy Miller
Maren Hargis
Barbara Sadauski
Evelyn O’Leary
1981 Luz Culp
Luisa Vargas
Kirsten Hadzicki
Floradel Reid
Clair Kennedy
Anne Troupe
1956 Karene Evenson
1965 Bill and Susan Crafton
Denise Friedman
1982 Alison Adema
Gina Goss
Deborah Beck
Blanca Ocampo
Nancy Jacobsen
Barbara Grosse
Veronica Remington
Elaine McElhinney
Karen Winger
Doris Rivera
Patricia McMahon
Elinor Van Den Akker
1984 Marie Bernadett
Roberta O’Mahoney
Sandra Hooker
Rachel Wong
Geraldine Richardson
Veronica Yokley
Joan Wagele
1957 Maria Elena Alvarez
Beverly Busch
Suzanne Duvall
Colette McCanna
Mary Patt Shinsky
1958 Christine Lawrence
1985 Donna Allen
1966 Laura Impastato
Beatriz Cabanas
Judi Putnam
Claudine Espinosa
1967 Ellen Barker
Julie Heffler
Mary Doyle
Lena Justin King
Frances Lambert
Mirna Rivera-Hoffman
Nancy Ryan
Barbara Wildauer
Michele Schiele-Iannuccilli
Carolyn Schott
Mary Sloper
1968 Patricia See
1987 Dalia Amezquita Hunt
Ann Simmons
Angela Amigable
Margaret Wiedower
Kelli Balistreri
Susan Wilson
Virginia Bunnemeyer
1959 Carolyn Colonelli
Isabel Hodoyan
Mary Lind
Bassma Glaske
Mary Ann Tortorich
1969 Joann Baca
Margaret Clark
Clarissa Gonzalez
1970 Conni Arellano-Musser
Patricia Gonzalez-Rubio
1960 Kathleen Aldrian
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Marcella Mickunas
Ursula Herrera
Lisa Joseph Patrico
Lolai O’Dwyer and Tom Horgan
Ammi Ludwick
2014 Breanna Stewart 2015 Julia Covington
Jennifer Marshall
Chiu Huang
Kate McGovern
Sandra Nebel
Malia Pfister
Michelle Rice
Melissa Rueda
Christina Stehly
Elizabeth Nuti, M.D.
Amy Pat Rigney
1990 Natalie Boeh Lisa Teves
1991 Joy Cabrera
Leslie LaBonte Elizabeth Pietanza
ANONYMOUS
1993 Tara Dell
Camarata Family Foundation
Paola Gorostiza
1994 Margaret Oden-Perry
Nkechi Odu
Gayle and Derek McMahon Mary and John O’Connor
Kimberly Spayd
Theresa and Peter Ripa
1999 Kristin Haygood 2000 Emily Devereaux
Carolyn Gallagher
Lacey Roberts
Dawn and Greg Sacco Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Cathy and David Smith UBS Financial Services Inc.
2001 Kellin Chatfield
Sarah Dunn, Ph.D.
Amanda Gonzales
Estate of Marcella Kreizinger ‘27 McKinney Brokerage Group, Inc.
Angela Tooker
1997 Rosset Meza
Joseph Elson Lorraine and Damian McKinney
1996 Martina Krudwig
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace faculty and staff, and the provincial of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, are deeply grateful for each unrestricted gift to OLP, as each gift directly ensures that every student receives an exemplary education rooted in the charism of the CSJ.
Mother St. John Fontbonne Circle $5000+
1992 Martha Hodoyan
Claire Westermeyer
Carondelet annual fund
1988 Kathleen Mathews 1989 Libertina Abraham
Victoria Valdes
Carondelet Circle $1000 +
2002 Tricia Gray
Cheryl and Jaime Hernandez Denise Carabet and Donald Howells Melinda Shumway-Huey and Robert Huey Laura Impastato ‘66 Terry and George Kalfayan Mark and Clair Kennedy ‘81 Sherry and Kevin Kennedy Kelly Kiraly-Grygar and Joe Grygar Diane Koester-Byron and Robert Byron Cecilia and Jose Larroque Lauren and John Lek Nancy Lenhart
Krystine Kruchten
2005 Christina Harmes Graciel Pangco
Lisa and Charles Danaher
Lucille Schindler
Bozier Demaree ‘62
2006 Susan Antolin
Emily Pippin
2007 Caitlin Bigelow
Laura Rodriguez
2009 Sara Gosschalk 2010 Alyssa Faaborg
Vanessa Reilly
John and Jean Earl ‘63 Judy Eppler Valeska and Jim Franco Troy and Paola Gorostiza ‘93 Elizabeth and Michael Guerrero Lisa and Jon Handy Patrick and Julie Heffler ‘85
AP & Honors Courses
STEAM Classes
of Graduates go on to Higher Learning
Connie and Joel Clark
Tricia and Derek Downey Theresa and Lance Duncan
Edward Mendoza
Maureen Freitas ‘64
Ann Navarra ‘63
Beatriz Gamboa and Carlos Rubio
Paul Neves
Marian and Freddy Garmo
Edward and Georgiana Ottenheimer ‘53
Mary Garrett ‘34
Don Ozaki
Tara and Nick Gehler
Sarah and Julian Parra Constance and Jeffrey Paul Zoraida and Gary Payne Judi and Carlos Persichetti Coreen and Kevin Petti Elizabeth and Joe Ravenis
Edward and Antonina Sciuto- Morales ‘76 Jim Souza St. Augustine High School Peg Stehly Julie and Brian Stumm Sue Mills Uniform Company The French Gourmet The Wine Bank Truist Mary and Roberto Valdes Anthony and Elinor Van Den Akker ‘56 Annette and Peter Vander Arend
The OLP Difference
Vivien and Daniel Chadkewicz
Veronica and John McMahon
Montserrat Santos and Jose Luis Perez-Rocha
Augusta and David Cerny
Tobi and Ron de Frates
Nancy Ryan ‘58
Julie and Mike Coughlin
Barney and Joy Cabrera ‘91
Erin and Patrick Mazzei
Phyllis Hartigan and Robert Bartels
Inez and Walter Coffman
Bernadette and Joe Brannigan
Daniel and Luz Culp ‘81
Antoinette and Rick Russo
Valerie Thorpe and Daniel Boyle
Neal and Rosemarie Masters ‘72
Frank and Catherine Barrack ‘71
Nora and Frank Brady
Patricia Boer ‘55
Sal Covarrubias
Kirsten Paulaitis
Mary Ann Boulanger
Gwendolyn and William Benson
Sunita and Patrick Martin
Monica Szakos Cramer
Lawrence and Joann Baca ‘69
Annamarie Covarrubias ‘78
Gail and Kevin Rugee
2004 Meaghan Balser
Tina and Baron Asher
Lois Marriott
BAM Communications
Liliana and Albert Armenta
Paul Corliss
Jessica Owen
Sarah and Ken Berg
Jolene and Walter Andersen
Sandy Smelik Manzer and Larry Manzer
Caron and Jurg Rohrer
Alexandra Kesser
Henry and Angela Amigable ‘87
Alice Colace ‘50
Ann and Gary Amaral
Virginia Alessio
Veronica and Steve Mantanona
2003 Janmari Hueso
St. Joseph Circle $500 +
GB Capital Holdings, LLC Cindy Ehlers and David Gilder Dan Gonzalez Patricia and John Graham Daniel and Tricia Gray ‘02 Pauline and Egil Gronstad Beatriz and Salvador Gutierrez Joe and Kirsten Hadzicki
‘81
Michelle and Ted Harelson Isabel Hodoyan ‘59 Eduardo and Martha Hodoyan Ledesma ‘92 Brian Hojnacki Jim Horne Margot Howard IBM Corporation Madeline Javelet Maria Jorge Nicole and Daniel Joseph Jimmy Kerr Norma and John LaCrosse Anna Marie Leyba Lomas Santa Fe Country Club Brenda and Michael Lucas Maderas Golf Club Tina Marie Martinez
Donna and Erick von Berge
Cory and Kevin McMahon
Elizabeth Savage Vorst and Richard Vorst
Colleen and Daniel McRoskey Martha and Joseph McRoskey
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Joanne and Victor Mera
Leo and Kathryn Willetts ‘61
Philip and Mary Mickelson ‘60
Ned and Melissa Winsor ‘75
Lorena and Rudy Mercado
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James and Cathy Miller Ukockis ‘64
Dottie and Charles Cunningham
Connie and Jaime Munoz
James and Marilyn Day ‘61
Jackie and Charles Nagy
Constance and Richard Deal
Mary Jane Nigro
Edward DeRoche
Carmen and Luis Ortega
Kelly and Jeremiah Doran
Tim Paluso
Drew Ford
John Paul Malley and Graciel Pangco ‘05
Sarah Dunn, Ph.D. ‘01
Aletia and Daniel Prevo
Margaret and Robert Eddy
William and Lorraine Purnell
‘43
Mary Beth and Frank Thomas Reynolds Joe Rodriquez Giovanna and Cesar Ruiz Elsa Saxod ‘63 Ethel and Robert Schillinger Theresa Schott Czarina Scolari-Ortiz and Fernando Ortiz SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl Sempra Employee Giving Network Dolores and Christopher Sexton Rose Sheehan Don and Mary Sloper ‘58 Danita and Richard Stearns Jennifer and John Steinberger Sonia and James Stepovich Sycuan Golf Resort and Casino Roger Talamantez Target Take Charge of Education The Century Club Of San Diego Tessie Theodorelos ‘63 Debbie and Ernie Torgeson Susan Tousi ‘79 United Way of San Diego County United Way of Southern Nevada Vince Kotchian Test Prep Debra and Patrick Webb Margaret Wiedower ‘68 Wild Rock Canyon Ranch
Villa Montemar Circle up to $499 Thomas and Alison Adema ‘82 Holly and Jeffrey Anastas Regina Barrack ‘73 Beckman Coulter Foundation Rosemarie and James Black Gregory and Natalie Boeh ‘90 Ruth Brewer Brenda and Stephen Brown Angela and Brian Burchak Beverly Busch ‘57 Elaine and David Camara Nicola Carlson ‘07 Frances and Robert Castilleja
Gayle Early and Charles Hamori Educational Outfitters Diane and David Epstein Michael Sykes and Nora
The OLP Difference 30+ sports teams including basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, volleyball, swim & diving, tennis, track & field and soccer. We also offer surf, sand volleyball, lacrosse, cheer and equestrian.
Faine-Sykes ‘78
Eleanor Flatley ‘45 Edith Flourie ‘52 Gretchen and Robert Folk Kathryn and Grant Frost Beatriz and John Gillespie Marty and Bassma Glaske ‘87 Aaron Gonzalez Dillard Griffin Imelda and Mehmet Guzeldere HBO Los Angeles Gabriela and Enrique Hernandez Jill and Jim Hicke Hightower Cellars Sandi and Steven Hill Tracy and Lambert Hsu Karen Hsu
Debbie and William Pollakov
Fred and Kathleen Aldrian ‘60
PRP Wine International
Donna Allen ‘85
Suzanne and Mark Raines Rangoni Firenze Shoes
Enrique and Maria Elena Alvarez ‘57
Nicole and Timothy Rayner
Cindy and Greg Amaral
David L. Rens,, DDS and Ann Marie Zimmerman, DDS
Dalia Amezquita Hunt ‘87 AMF Eagle Lanes Bowling Center
Amy Pat Rigney ‘89
Eileen and James Amsberry
Riverwalk Golf Course
Josefina Anchondo and Emilio Solis
Barbara and Dale Robinette
Wendy and Carl Andersen
Mark Rubey
Lyn and Bob Anderson
Evemarie Ryan ‘46
Barbara and Thomas Angioletti
Chris Iannuccilli and Michele Schiele-Iannuccilli ‘85
Marjorie and Edan Antoine
Schwab Charitable Fund
Deanna and Fernando Huerta
SeaWorld of California, Busch Entertainment Corp.
Annalee and Christian Hulburt
Ann Simmons ‘68
Erin and Matt Hull
Calle and Gary Skidmore
Mary and Scott Iwanowski
Smokers Land
Irma and Sten Johnson
Nora and Michael Smyth
Tracey Stotz and Robert Johnson
Natalie and Ian Stenehjem
Jostens, Inc.
Jeanne and John Strasser
Jeremy Klem, Insurance and Financial Services
Susan and William Suglich
Leslie LaBonte ‘91
Adam Cramer and Monica Szakos Cramer ‘03
La Dreda and Terrence Lewis
TD School Portraits
Teresita Lluria-Farkas and Michael Farkas
Willie Tellez
Salvatorre and Mary Lee Lupo ‘64
The San Diego Foundation
Joy Marsella-Haleftiras and Pericles Haleftiras Brenda Martin and Dennis Gray Rosalie and Ken Martinez Adriana and Kevin Massery Ralph and Colette McCanna ‘57 Chantal and Joseph McCullough Scott McDaniel Cathie and John McRoskey Theresa Mehling ‘79 Ilene Nagem ‘70 Sister Jill Marie Napier, CSJ
Larry and Lisa Teves ‘90 Luisa and Victor Torres
Susan Antolin ‘06 Lucinda Aragon-Cudal and Thomas Cudal Nila and Oscar Arellano Conni Arellano-Musser ‘70 Raquel Arreola Arthur Murray Dance Studios AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Auto Body Excellence, Inc. Janelle and John Joseph Bacino Annamarie and Juan Baiza Thomas and Beverly Balderrama ‘45 Flora and Joshua Balin Anthony and Kelli Balistreri ‘87 Geena and Frank Balistrieri Cary ad Meaghan Balser ‘04
Unicorn Jewelry
Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
Ellen Barker ‘67
United Way of Silicon Valley
Megan Barner
Joyce and John Veskerna
Diana and Ace Barrera
Maryann and Tom Vorndran
Lois and Donald Barrett
Annasue and John Wilson
Janet and J.R. Bartel
Stuart and Susan Wilson ‘68
Monica Bartolome
Kathleen and Mark Wreschinsky
Delia Batista
Linda and Paul Yahnke
Margaret Batty
OLP Circle up to $249
Cathy and Robert Baughman Claudia Hopkins and Alan Baum
ACADEMY OF
Lucy and Robert Celeste Kelly and James Cooney Tamra and Paul Cosner Mary and Leo Cullina
Gilda Cullingford and Julio Lopez
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Kimberly and Daryl Newton Elizabeth Nuti, M.D. ‘89
Mary M. O’Connor, DDS
Sheila and Timothy O’Malley Kathleen and Eric Olsen
Connie and Peter Pascual
A-Academics AAA Imaging
Christine and Thomas Abdenour Libertina Abraham ‘89 Dorrie Adessa ‘48
Cleotilde and Santiago Bautista Carrie Bear
Deborah Beck ‘82
Bella Luna Lavender
Phillip and Beverly Bennett ‘54
The OLP Difference
Kim Bennett Daniel and Marie Bernadett ‘84 Honor and Jason Beyer Caitlin Bigelow ‘07
66% of the Class of 2015 was offered at least one scholarship from a college or university
BIKEbling Bite San Diego Julie Black ‘63 Virginia Black
The dollar amount of scholarships garnered by the class of 2015
Blink Lash Boutique Karen and William Boettger Sally Boettger Lauren Bogart Bernadette Botter ‘77 Chris Boyer Jean and Donald Brady Catalina Branch Dawn Brannman Rosalie and Richard Bregante Doris Bresnahan ‘44 Lonia Brisson ‘50 Rosemary Brogan ‘64 Michael and Kathleen Brown ‘60 Craig Brown Victoria and Russell Buckley Buffalo Wild Wings - Midway Dr. Charlene Buhlert ‘55 Bully’s East Restaurant Virginia Bunnemeyer ‘87 Lisa and Robert Burner Linna and John Buser Aurora and Ronald Butler Hector and Beatriz Cabanas ‘85 Paul and Teresa Cain ‘78 Veronica Cain ‘71 Kelly and Francis Cali Clara Calleran ‘15 Michelle and Mark Calleran Casey Callery Edward Camarena Scott Cameron Ruth Canaan ‘50 Sandra Canzoneri Bianca Cardiel ‘01 Mary Carini James Carlin Lesleyann Carlson and Allen Peterson Marianne Caruana Carvers Steaks & Chops James and Georgia Casey ‘45 Patricia Casey ‘59 Cay and John Casey Laura Casta de Renteria and Marco Renteria Alicia and Adan Castro
Karen and Steve Chipp
Mary Jane Fee ‘43
Jacqueline and Eddy Gosschalk
Joan Christenson ‘49
Carole Fegley
Kimberly Graham
John and Margaret Clark ‘69
Phyllis Fernandes ‘48
Mary Grebenc and Jose Acosta
Cynthia and Steven Claunch
Barbara ‘82 and Michael Grosse
Barbara and Jerry Coats
Veronica Fernandez-Bustamante and Carlos Bustamante
Peter and Carolyn Colonelli ‘59
Fidelity Chartable Gift Fund
Celia and Leonel Guerrero
Commonwealth Restaurant
Lorena and Eduardo Fimbres Jeanette and Jose Finete
Geraldine Guidi ‘73
Norma Conner Doris Cooper
Lee Fitzgerald and Ken Stephenson
Patricia Hammond
Irma and Thomas Cosgrove
Celanire and Kirk Flagg Jamie and Ryan Flannery
Jeanette Handelsman ‘64
Joyce Costello ‘62
Kathleen Guerin
Kathy and Robert Hailey
Claire and Lowell Handy
Amanda Coughlin
Robert and Janet Foley ‘63
Claudia and Mark Covarrubias
Mary Fox
Heidi Hansen
Christina and James Covington
Christina and John Frangos
Hansen Surfboards, Inc.
Julia Covington ‘15
William and M. Adrienne Free ‘63
Barbara and Michael Crecy
Albert and Denise Frontiera ‘74
Magdalen Crivello, CSJ ‘47
Michael Funtas
Shawn and John Hanley
Joan Hardin Maren Hargis ‘55 Christina Harmes ‘05
Maggie and Roberto Curiel
Ben and Carolyn Gallagher ‘00
Bonnie and Adam Curtis
Deeon and Gary Gallegos
Mary Harris
John and Constance Cutler ‘64
Melissa and William Gallo
Wendy and Herman Hausner
Richard Dadisman
Guadalupe and Alfredo Gamboa Miriam and Eduardo Garcia
Kristin ‘99 and Kurtis Haygood
Carole Daugherty
Katia and Javier Haro
Phyllis Haynes ‘45
Dave’s Flower Box
Ramona Garcia ‘70
Terre and Michael Davis
Patricia and Seamus Garland
Kathleen and Jon Hedberg
Mark Davis
Richard Garrett
Carmen Heffler
Steven and Patricia Degracia ‘71
Brent Garriepy
Kathleen and David Herbert
Agnes and Rodney Gateley
Ursula ‘87 and Gerardo Herrera
Tara Dell ‘93 Alex and Emily Devereaux ‘00
Nanette and Ferdinand Geniza
Diana and Ed Hearn
Margaret and Robert Heveron
Karen and Brian DeWitt
Carolyn and Ken Gerhart
Ellyn and Lawrence Hoff
Margo Diaz and Mitch Musicant
Anna and Keith Gerhart
Tami and Jack Hofstee
Gemma and Patrick Doi
Monica and John Gerick
Paula and Denton Holland
Mary and Kevin Donohoe
Katherine and John Gibbs
Daria and Christopher Hollowell
Patrick and Mary Doyle ‘67
Dylene and James Gilb
Michele Homan
Norma Dreyer ‘51 Msgr. Richard Duncanson
Douglas and Rebecca Gilbert ‘72 Maria Gilbreth
Sandra Hooker ‘84 Jessica Hooper
Timothy Dunn
Pauline Gillis ‘61
Suzanne Duvall ‘57
Gilmore Family Jewelers
Jim Horst
Mary and Peter Giron
Patricia Hough ‘47
James and Margaret Easterling ‘75
Elaine and George Hornby
Eco Chateau
Susan and Peter Glevanik
Tracey and Kevin Elgas
Leticia Gomez
Janet and John Engle
Soledad and Henry Gonzales
Janmari Hueso ‘03 and Ramon Negron
Ryan and Amanda Gonzales ‘01
Susan and Douglas Hulbert
Rita and Jesus Gonzalez
Joanne Hunt ‘60
Roberto and Clarissa ‘87 Gonzalez
Iron Fist Brewing Co.
Patricia ‘87 and Adolfo Gonzalez-Rubio
Dawn and John Isbell
Ryan Gorostiza
Denise and Gregory Jasenovec
George and Claudine Espinosa ‘85 Anne Etherton ‘60
Cassie and Michael Howder
ACADEMY OF
Michael and Elizabeth Cattell ‘73 Ana and Mario Cervantes
Sandra Cesena-Dove and Sam Dove Christophe Chartier Kellin Chatfield ‘01
Dave and Mara Childers ‘75
Alyssa Faaborg ‘10
Jean and Richard Farkas
Fatfish Cantina and Grill
Maria Teresa and John Faustino
Sara Gosschalk ‘09
Jackie’s Jam
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JC Golf
Margarita ‘76 and Jesus Lozano
Nkechi Odu ‘94
Lacey ‘00 and John Roberts
Margaret Johnson ‘64
Ammi Ludwick ‘88
Nadia and Raffi Oghassabian
Dolores Robertson
Janice and Paul Joseph
Arleen and Jason Lujan
Margaret and Rodney Ohl
Julia Robinson
Michele and Matt Kalla
Mila and Frank Lumanlan
Pamela and David Oliver
Sr. Virginia Rodee, RSCJ ‘53
Claudia and Armen Kaloyan
Julie Lupo
Conchita and Ernesto Ong
Laura Rodriguez ‘07
Katherine Kamrath ‘71
Andrea ‘50 and Myron Lyon
Nancy and Peter Orcino
Sharon Roesser ‘46
Patricia Karlsgodt ‘71
Paula MacNeill
Angela Orelli
Kathleen and Ernest Romero
Johanna Karpinski
Mad House Comedy Club
Orfila Vineyards & Winery
Rosemary-Duff Florist
Sheelah Keeter
Sr. Anne Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ ‘48
Martha Orletsky and Terry Odegaard
Linda Rotert-Garduno and Jorge Garduno
Janet Malacane and Karl Peters
Gisela and Michael Ornelas
Janice and Steve Rougas
Lesa and Michel Malecot
Ernie Ortiz
Melissa ‘87 and Eduardo Rueda
Edna Mallari-Chan and Henry Chan
Marcela and Paul Palid
Jean Ryan ‘72
Francisca and James Malone
Lisa ‘87 and Joseph Patrico
Marianne Ryan ‘79
Dana Manasan
Kirsten ‘02 and Joshua Paulaitis
Janet ‘61 and Richard Saalfeld
Mary Claire Mandy ‘46
Adrianna Pedrin
Salt Creek Golf Club
Dorothy Marron ‘60
Patricia and Carlos Peraza
San Diego Chargers
Jennifer ‘87 and Paul Marshall
Personal Laser Services
San Diego Zoological Society
Sandra Martin
Margaret ‘60 and Nils Persson
Florence Sanchez
Sister Mary Ann Martin, CSJ
Jorge Petro
Sanctuate! A Tech Spa
Christina and Antonio Martinez
Azucena and David Pfeifer
Lilia Sandfer ‘62
Marisa and Kevin Martinez
Barbara Picco
Monica Santos and Alfredo Julian
Mary and Edwin Marty
Paula and William Pierce
Lisa and David Sarnowski
Dolores and Albert Massey
Vanna and Edwin Pierce
Virginia Sawaya ‘50
Kathleen ‘88 and Patrick Mathews
Lucille Schindler ‘05
Susan Mayes ‘72
Gloria Pina-Bagnas and Michael Bagnas
Catherine McCarthy-Payne ‘76 and Richard Payne
Amparo and John Pinon Denise and Jeffery Pippin
Carolyn Schott ‘58
Candida McDaniel ‘64
Emily Pippin ‘06
Juliet and Mark McDonough
Diane and Thomas Plein
Kate McGovern ‘87
Arlette Poutous ‘45
Diana McIntosh
Nathaniel Pownell
Elizabeth ‘76 and Edward McIntyre
Colleen Prantil
Sandra and Michael McKellips
Cheryl and Albert Preciado
Rosa McNulty Susan and Ed Meathe
Sheila Prevo-Maltinsky and Bob Maltinsky
Ana Medina and Luis Boyance Rivero
Denise and Douglas Price Karen Purdy ‘70
Tsega Mehary and Mailu Ashenafi
Judi Putnam ‘66
Carole Meilich
Eugene and Joel Querido
Patricia and Michael Melton
Annie and Michael Quihuiz
Rosset Meza ‘97
Mercedes and Alejandro Ramirez
Marcella ‘74 and Timothy Mickunas
Erika Ramirez-Lee and Mario Ramirez
Kristen and Corbitt Kerr Kerry Wood Designs Alexandra Kesser ‘03 Trulie and David Kessler Patricia ‘60 and Richard Kiechler Alice Killingworth ‘39 Lena ‘85 and Justin King Mary and Christopher King King’s Fish House Greg Knuth Frances and Charles Koludrovic Ban and Issam Konja Lani Konopaske ‘64 Mildred and Charles Kovac Claudia ‘73 and Edward Kreins Catherine Marie Kreta, CSJ Chad Krogh Martina ‘96 and Travis Krudwig Charles Kudas Sister Theresa Kvale CSJ Elizabeth and Joseph La Costa La Jolla Village Acupuncture Christine La Marca Racile and Anthony LaBonte Greg LaBuda Denise and Raul Lamas Frances ‘67 and William Lambert Joy and Tim Lane Kelly and Timothy Lane Marion and Grainger Lanneau Laura and Christopher Latham Christine Lawrence ‘58 Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar Leading Note Studios Susana Ledesma-Rivera and Victor Rivera Troy Ann and William Leech Peggy Leiker ‘46 Mary and Robert LeSchofs Mindy and Arthur Lewis Arlain and Michael Lewis Stacy Lewis Maria and Allan Ligi Mary ‘59 and David Lind Zita and James Lira Sara Litke Kathy and Michael Littlefield
Hayley and Jose Luis Mogollon Celeste and Hugh Montgomery
Louise Rathswohl ‘63
Kelly A. Schnorr Mary Jo and Ron Schuh Linda Schumacher Patricia See ‘68 Nancy and Rodger Seelert Tony Seeley Cheryl and Patrick Segawa Sempra Energy Foundation Georgina Serrano-Romero Victoria Shenk ‘70 Claudia and Simon Silva SJ Surfboards Judy and Warren Slater Tina and Tim Smith Setsuka and Alton Smith Tracy Smith ‘78 Marilyn and James Smyth Paula and Michael Smyth Solid Rock Gym
Gilberto Moreno
Sunny Read ‘49
Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego
Cynthia and Ricardo Rebeil
Petite ‘63 and Antone Sousa
Trindl Reeves
Jennifer and Christopher Sovay
Monique Muther
Maritza and Phil Reh
J.T. and R.J. Sparks
Nail-Toepia Salon
Floradel Reid ‘55
Sister Irene Najera, CSJ
Vanessa Reilly ‘10
Susan ‘70 and Gerald Nash
Veronica ‘56 and Bobby Remington
Sandra Nebel ‘87
Nina Rizzo Renda
Christina Stehly ‘87
Mary and Arnold Neves
Deborah Reyes
Patricia Stenehjem
Kandy and Cliff Neyenesch
Maggie and Gustavo Reynoso
Michael Stringer
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Michelle Rice ‘87
Studio Maureen
Jesse Nutt
Nancy Riley ‘79
Stacy and David Surwilo
Mary Jane O’Connor ‘72
Raquel Rios and Ernesto Dominguez
Jennifer Sydnor
Sandra Temores and Ernie Valdez
Doris Rivera ‘56
The Bag Cellar, Bernardo Winery
Julia Ann and Jacob Rivera
The Cygnet Theatre
Mirna Rivera-Hoffman ‘85 and Mark Hoffman
The Fish Market
Kimberly Spayd ‘97 Jeanie Spies Elsie Spondike ‘50
ACADEMY OF
Judith and Alejandro Llamas Alice and Robert Londo
Sherrill ‘63 and Richard Longworth Robbin Longworth and Glenn McHenry Donna and Patrick Lorge
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Evelyn O’Leary ‘55 Connie O’Malley
Mary and Gerald O’Malley
Ocean Beach Surf and Skate Margaret Oden-Perry ‘94
The Pretty Kitty
The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course
Diana and Kaveh Yazdani
St. Patrick’s School
Hornblower Cruises and Events
Brandon Thomas
Richard and Veronica Yokley ‘84 Irene and Stephen Young
Stadium Golf Center and Batting Cages
Margot Meier Howard
Angela Tooker ‘96 Mary Ann Tortorich ‘59 Jennifer Tracy Ann and Robert Trescott Anne Troupe ‘55 Anne Marie and Joel Tubao Jenipher and Kenneth Tucker Jason Tucker Holly and Michael Tudury
Karla and Jorge Zapatel Frances Zellmann
The Loma Club
Luigi Zoni
Women’s Symposium sponsors
Navarra Scholarship fund Ann Navarra ’63
Guadalupe and Antonio Valdez Maria and Sergio Valdez Campos
Janna and Peter Cataldo
Luisa Vargas ‘64
Colleen and Daniel McRoskey
Tali Ocello Velazquez and Sigfrido Velazquez
Sports Authority
Victoria Valdes ‘10
Rocky Ventittelli Joshua Waddell Joy and Donald Walsh Walter Andersen Nursery Allison Weatherford Webb & Carey, APC Janice Weckman ‘60 Robert and Patricia Weiler ‘62 Westwood Sports Wayne and Rose Whalen ‘77 Elizabeth Wheeler ‘43 Marcia Whitten Barbara Wildauer ‘67 Jeff Wilkerson Olivia Wilkinson John Willey Sister Sandra Williams, CSJ Diane and Barry Williamson Martin and Karen Winger ‘82 Sarah and Jack Winger Wings N Things Christine and Thomas Wotruba Nicholle and Jackson Wyatt Alba and Robert Wylie Diane Yandell Teresa and Ching Yang
T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc.
Charlotte Zolezzi ‘70
Athletic department gifts
USS Midway Museum
Peg Stehly
Golf Tournament Sponsors
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum I.E. - Pacific, Inc. Lois Marriott Barbara Menard MobiFuse Pep Creative Neyenesch Printers Rachel Mollering, CPA RCP Block & Brick, Inc. Silvergate Bank Urban Girl Urban Plates
Brigid Patricia Howard ’04 Cassie Howder Kendall Painting, INC. Cecilia and Jose Larroque Lauren and John Lek Brenda and Michael Lucas Mark and Clair Kennedy ’81 Michel Malecot Sandra Smelick Manzer & Larry Manzer Gayle and Derek McMahon Joe & Martha McRoskey The Melton Family Gina Rivera-Miya and Gary Miya Annie Navarra ’63 Neyenesch Printers Dr. Mary and John O’Connor Paro Wines-Robyn and Robert Scherer
Big Canyon Country Club
Gina Virissimo ‘99
Richard Payne and Catherine McCarthy-Payne ’76
Melinda Blade
Nelnet Business Solutions
Zoraida and Gary Payne
Blue Horizon Insurance Services
Visual Antics
PEP Creative
Lisa and Robert Burner
Gala Sponsors
Coreen and Kevin Petti
Anonymous
Amparo and John Pinon
Holly and Jeffrey Anastas
Greg & Dawn Sacco
Rivka Bent
St. Augustine High School
Nora and Frank Brady
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Lisa and Robert Burner
Kennedy & Souza, APC Law Firm
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Diane Koester-Byron & Robert Byron
Subuku Sushi
Golf Galaxy
Camarata Family
Margot Howard
Michael Sykes and Nora Faine- Sykes ’78
Luz ’81 and Dan Culp
Krystine Kruchten ‘04
T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc.
Joseph Elson
Liberty Tobacco
TD Portraits
Monica Fimbres ’84
Celene Lyddon ‘07
Sarita ’78 & Scott Flaming
The Modern Honolulu-Damian McKinney
Marathon Construction Company
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum
Amanda Miles
Pauline and Egil Gronstad
Azucena and David Pfeifer Aletia and Daniel Prevo
Elizabeth Pecsi Guerrero and Michael Guerrero
Dawn and Greg Sacco
Cheryl and Jaime “Jim” Hernandez
Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club Maria del Carmen Gonzalez and Hector Castellanos Chick-Fil-A Inez and Walter Coffman Ann and Skip Dahlkamp
Sidiropoulos Law Firm, APC
Barbara Picco
Don Sloper and Mary Caratan Sloper ’58 Margaret “Peg” Stehly Mary & Roberto Valdes Debra and Patrick Webb Leo and Kathryn Willetts ’61
St. Augustine High School
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace greatly appreciates all gifts and every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this donor listing. If a contribution made to OLP was omitted, misspelled or otherwise incorrect, please accept our apologies and contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 619-725-9188 or via email at sdowns@aolp.org .
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Legacy
AN OLP
Sitting down to interview Sr. Anne Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ ‘48, felt like more of a privilege than a work assignment. Within minutes of being in her apartment I knew I was in the presence of OLP royalty and was honored to have the opportunity to glimpse into the rich and full-bodied story that is hers. But wait, I’m getting ahead of myself, we must first shine the light on her beautiful history from its humble beginnings. Veronica Imelda Mahlmeister (her name at birth) was born last in a family of seven children. Her birthday of September 11 didn’t have the same significance at the time as it does now post the 2001 attacks. In the entry hall of her abode hangs the Mahlmeister family tree, something she points out to me with pride and admiration. Veronica was born into a non-practicing family and when she was only eight months old, her father and siblings lost the presence of her mother due to a chronic illness. The details of this period are a bit complicated, suffice to say Mr. Mahlmeister was left to rear and provide for his seven children on his own. As a result Veronica was cared for by various family members until, as she puts it, “I was finally old enough to be placed in the care of the Sisters of Nazareth at the Nazareth House in San Diego.” As she reflects back to her time there she recognizes
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By Rivka Bent that the spark for a religious vocation was ignited then, “I knew I wanted to devote my life to caring for children, as the Sisters cared for me (and my siblings) when I was very young.” After returning to her father’s home to be looked after by her older sisters, she was further introduced to faith through a neighbor (and OLP grad) with whom she attended Mass. Veronica received her 1st communion at the age of 10 and of her own accord. Fast forward a few years and we find her living in San Diego with her sister and three children. At this time, while a sophomore student at OLP, Veronica was in charge of caring for her nieces and nephew after school. This meant study time and homework would occur late into the night, only after getting the children to bed. It was this devotion to studies and work that caught the eye of the CSJ. Knowing her father could only afford a portion of the tuition and board fee, and also recognizing Veronica’s tenacity in caring for the three children, Sr. Mary Stephanie helped coordinate an arrangement which would allow Veronica to board and study at OLP and offset the tuition discrepancy by working at the school.
I knew I wanted to devote my life to caring for children, as the Sisters cared for me... when I was very young. In 1947, a year after entering OLP as sophomore, Veronica became not only an OLP student but a part of a greater legacy of OLP boarders. Sr. Anne Lorraine shared with me photos
from her OLP life, bringing me into a world of warmth, compassion, hard work, fun and ultimately, family. During her most formative, adolescent years, Sr. Anne Lorraine explains how the CSJ sisters and OLP became her family. As such, she shares stories of studying after the “lights out” hours under covers and with flashlights. Tales emerge of covering the cracks of the dormitory door (now a classroom) with pieces of fabric so their late night sessions wouldn’t be exposed. She shared photos of her “senior ditch day,” and then emerged the story of prom. Sr. Anne Lorraine speaks of it as if the prom was yesterday, in full detail and color. Her date they called “Capps” in reference to his surname and the story of her dress is no less spectacular than that of fairy tales. She lovingly recounts of how Sr. Mary Judith used her family money to buy a dress and took the invested interest to augment it by dying her bedsheets pink and starching them. Sr. Judith attached a beautiful blue velvet bow and created for Veronica an equal opportunity to experience the joyful and elegant event of prom. She told me of when Mother William,
Truly her fellow classmates became her sisters and life long friends, and the CSJ Sisters her collective mother.
caring of children, more than fulfilled as evidenced by a long list of accolades and recognitions relating to her early education research and pedagogical practice.
a new superior, arrived to OLP and instituted a new payment system, assigning a wage to the hours for the working boarders. This new arrangement allowed Veronica to not only cover the discrepancy of tuition, but the opportunity to buy scholastic incidentals such as her senior portraits, class ring, and graduation cap and gown.
At the seasoned age of 85, her wit and calling are ever present. Around her neck she dons the “St. Joseph the Worker” medallion and on the walls of her humble apartment are reminders of her commitment to God. It is therefore no wonder that my time spent learning of Sr. Anne Lorraine and her rich OLP legacy felt like time in the presence of royalty. After all, she is a daughter of the King of Kings whose loving hand is evidenced and woven through her life’s history, and whose hand continues to bless and guide the OLP story today.
Truly her fellow classmates became her sisters and life long friends, and the CSJ Sisters her collective mother. Thus with the impetus of the Sisters of Nazareth from her childhood and the influence of the sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet from OLP, Veronica entered the order just days after her 18th birthday and the unexpected death of her father. Since that September in 1948 Sr. Anne Lorraine has traveled the world and the United States as a CSJ dedicated to the study and education of children. Her life has been dedicated to service as a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet and her desire to give back through the
Note The December 10th funeral service of classmate and friend, Katherine Sue (Ruddell) Fisher ‘48, saw the attendance of 5 classmates from the graduating class of 1948. Sr. Anne Lorraine noted the gathering of 5 from the small class of about 26 is indicative of the strong ties formed while at OLP.
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00s
Pilots Take
Flight
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shawn ryan ’85 will rang
in the new year by marrying Dennis Doan on January 1st. Congratulations to Shawn and Dennis!
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meaghan (corliss) balser ’04 and her sister colleen corliss
’07 both live in Colorado Springs and love the area for the weather, scenery, and all the fun outdoor activities in summer/winter.
Katie conery ’01 married Allen Mobley on October 9th in Temecula at Leoness Cellars where she and her husband are members. They just got back from their honeymoon in Italy where they visited Rome, Tuscany and Venice. It was all magical!
Meaghan is currently serving in the Air Force Reserves and recently welcomed her 4th child in September. Colleen works at an Urgent Care, as a biology teaching assistant and also recently finished a job working as an EMT on top of Pike’s Peak (14,114 feet above sea level!).
As part of our annual Boxes of Love initiative, the seniors came together to decorate the United States Postal Service (USPS) boxes that held the gifts for the Class of 2015, our most recent graduates. Each year, our alumnae department puts together a package for our recently graduated class to remind them we’re thinking of them during finals of their first year of college. This year the boxes contained a personalized luggage tag, Christmas ornament, note pad, drink coaster, prayer card and candy canes. Parent Debbie pollakov chaired this alumnae outreach campaign this year, and she partnered with the Senior Class Moderators, Kathleen Guerin and Shawn Hanley, to make it happen. The photographs were taken by Angela Cascarano and her student, Hannah Covington ’17.
Alumnae Reconnect
OPPORTUNITIES LinkedIn Alumna Page We’re recently revamped our OLP Alumnae Group Page on LinkedIn. All of our alums are welcome to join. This group page is a great place to stay up to date on OLP announcements, but more importantly, a place to connect with other OLP alums and step up your networking game. Visit linkedin.com/groups/Academy-Our-Lady-PeaceAlumnae-3778159/about and start networking and connecting!
OLP Alumna Regional Connects - Boston & New York City We would love to see you! Join together with fellow alumnae to catch up, network, make new connections regionally and have a genuine evening of fun. You will also learn more about what is new with your alma mater and the amazing new programs in the works for OLP. Come enjoy an evening gathering with OLP friends and the new Head of School, Lauren Lek and Assistant Head of School, Jessica Hooper. For more information or to RSVP, contact Rivka Bent, Executive Assistant to Lauren Lek: rbent@aolp.org - 619-725-9148 BOSTON: Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 5:00p.m. Minot Room on the 5th floor of the Countway Library at Harvard Medical, 10 Shattuck St., Boston
NYC: Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 7:00p.m. Pier 15, East River Waterfront Esplanade, South and Fletcher Streets, Manhattan
alumna of the year awards Stay tuned for ticket information and join us at the Alumna of the Year award celebration on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Enjoy an evening of cocktails and appetizers while also connecting with other OLP alums. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to take your career to the next level through networking at this once a year event!
Leverage the OLP Network for Career Advancement The Academy of Our Lady of Peace has a powerful and expanding network of alumnae. Whether you want to take the next step in your career or simply catch up with old friends, our new alumnae directory allows you to reach out and link up with your fellow classmates and friends. This new portal will soon feature internship and job boards to be a living and real time community. Add your profile and find others online at www.aolp.org/alumnae-directory/.
InMEMORIAM We remember our beloved alumnae & former teachers who have gone to their eternal rest.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. mary garrett ’34 Sr. Margaret eilerman, CSJO ’45 katherine sue ruddell fisher ’48 Elizabeth (Gingery) O’Neill ’61 mina F. jolley, mother of yvonne jolley ’61 & sandy (jolley) evans ’63 Jackie Kleinhesselink Ahlers ’85 Maria Cristina Fernandez ’93 Winter 2016 | 27
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L’affaire en Bloom OLP Gala 2016
Save the Date About The Event Saturday, March 12, 2016 Villa Montemar Academy of Our Lady of Peace 4860 Oregon Street San Diego, CA 92116 5 p.m. VIP & Sponsor Soirée
Save the date of Saturday, March 12, 2016 for the L’affaire en Bloom Gala & Auction, presented by McKinney Advisory Group. This grand event provides for educational needs not covered by tuition, including scholarships for our students. Last year, this event raised more than $120,000 to benefit the next generation of women leaders and innovators at OLP who, through their work and service, will change the world. The event includes an exclusive VIP Soirée, silent and live auctions, gourmet dining experience and an unforgettable live performance. Visit aolp.org for more details. Sponsorship and Underwriting Opportunities are available.
6 p.m. Live Entertainment, Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction Followed by Dinner, Program and Entertainment
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
4860 Oregon St., San Diego, CA 92116 619-297-2266 | www.aolp.org