THE 2014/2015
ANNUAL REPORT
CELEBRATING A DECADE OF EMPOWERING STUDENTS
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MISSION STATEMENT Vistamar School’s globally influenced curriculum and distinctly diverse learning community foster in our students intellectual engagement and a mature understanding of the world. Every day, our faculty inspires students to think critically, find connections between themselves and others, and collaborate as global citizens. We do this because we understand that academically prepared, culturally competent students are not only highly attractive to the best colleges, but more importantly, will go on to lead lives of meaning and purpose.
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As we reflect on our 10th anniversary year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the myriad ways in which all members of our community continue to come together to ensure the healthy growth of Vistamar School.
V I S T A M A R
S C H O O L
LETTER FROM THE
HEAD OF SCHOOL
I
love new colleague orientation every summer – not just because I have the opportunity to welcome some of the newest members of our community as the Head of School, but because I also get to be a history teacher again for a little while. The first activity I do with our new faculty and staff each year is to share the history of Vistamar School.
I like to share the story of our founders, who came together to create a high school in the South Bay that would be different from – and better than – other schools in LA. This school would be built on the understanding that excellence is predicated on diversity – of culture, of socioeconomic background, and of perspective. The program would prioritize wellness – certainly the physical wellness that comes from athletics and fitness, and equally important, social and emotional wellness that is developed and supported by strong relationships within a nurturing school culture. This school would always look to implement best practices, whether in building an innovative curriculum, attracting and retaining the best faculty who could deliver on that curriculum, or designing a campus that would promote the kinds of learning and relationships that would be essential for students’ long-term success. All of the men and women who founded Vistamar were visionary in their conception of these core values and programs, entrepreneurial in their tireless efforts to build a new school from scratch, and optimistic in their hopes and dreams for the students who would be served. As I shared with our new colleagues, and as I remind the community often in Morning Meeting, they gave every one of us the greatest gift of all: the opportunity to be together, work together, and transform one another as we make their vision for Vistamar School a reality each day.
2014-15
Board of Trustees Mike Armitage, Board Chair Pam Haering, Vice Chair Members: Annmarie Atain David Betanzos Mike Burke David Drew Paul Hechmer David Hoag Dan Jansen Eli Lieber Rob Lovelace Guadalupe Nickell
As we reflect on our 10th anniversary year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the myriad ways in which all members of our community continue to come together to ensure the healthy growth of Vistamar School. We earned a full-term of accreditation from CAIS-WASC because of the strength of our academic and co-curricular programs, and because of our deep and visible commitment to our mission. Colleagues, parents and students represented us at Open Houses and at events around Los Angeles to tell their Vistamar stories, helping us welcome another wonderful group of new families to our School. And as you will see in this Annual Report, generous financial support from parents, faculty, staff, and trustees, helped us surpass our fundraising goals for the 2014-2015 school year, putting us in a strong position as we look ahead to the coming year.
Sheba Posnansky
Highlighting these accomplishments is such a wonderful way to honor our founders. Continuing their legacy of vision, innovation, and generous support will ensure that their incredible work will serve students and families for decades to come. Thank you for all you do to contribute to this amazing institution!
Philipp Stephanus
Warm regards,
Jeffrey Williams
Karen E. Eshoo Head of School
Jon Ralph Kris Rone Marty Sarafa Karen Sharp-White Cindy Lee Smet Lucy Solar Tate Tuckman ‘08 Bob Werle
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2014-2015
72%
100 %
100 %
100 %
87%
60
2%
Fundraising
Other
39%
50%
4% 7%
EXPENDITURES
76 %
70
89%
100 %
90 %
90
96 %
Tuition & Fees
100
80
26%
REVENUE SOURCES
Academic Expenses
50
Non-ÂAcademic Expenses
Facilities
Depreciation & Amortization
40 30
48%
20
GIVING BY FUND $2,367,935
10 Class of 2015
Class of 2016
Class of 2017
VISTAMAR
02
Class of 2018
FUND
All School
Board of Employees PAVE Trustees Advisory Council
PAR TICIPATION
27%
Moderated Tuition
Vistamar Fund
25% Capital & Restricted
V I S T A M A R
THE
VISTAMAR FUND These unrestricted annual gifts allow the School to direct funds to areas of greatest need and are the first and most important gifts we ask of current and past parents, alumni, trustees, employees, and friends. It is with much gratitude that we acknowledge the participation of those who made gifts to the Vistamar Fund this past year. Anonymous (17) The Aceves Family Lisa & John Adams Pedro Alonso Mychelle Deschamps & David Amann American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Monica Bell & Marco Andrade Ann Vaughn & Ken Antell Karen Shapiro & David Anthopolous Mike Armitage Sabrina Armitage Annmarie & Harris Atain
Roberto Baldizon Bank of America Charitable Foundation The Barksdale Family Nancy & John Batter The Bergman Family Robin & David Betanzos Doug Biedenweg The Boeing Company Blair Bowman Ulrika Akander & Per Bristow Rhett Broderick Gail & David Bromberg The Brooks Family Elliot Brown Abbey & Doug Bruce Mary & Mike Burke Shelby Burns The Butler Family
Adele Cadres Suzanne Thomas & Richard Caloca Alicia & Eduardo Camacho Tammy & Lawrence Cane The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Annette & Glenn Caplin Ana & Domingo Carranza The Altshule Family Zita & Rick Cassizzi Elba & Federico Ceja Christian Chiappe Gina & Mike Chodler Dr. Deb Robertson & Tom Chwalek Dorothy & Robert Courtney The Cragg Family Monica & Gary Craig Julie Crum The Cullen Family
S C H O O L
Kim & Jeff Cunningham Robyn D’Angelo Pam Davis The Dawson Family The Lyubomirsky & Del Greco Family Amy & Jorge Delgado Diane & Patrick Dempsey The Dettelbach Family Chris DiMauro Donna & Andrew Dietz Sydney Donahue Jim Drennen David Drew Cynthia & Kevin Droke The Dunlap Family Jimmy Edwards Gabi & Carl Eichstaedt Karen Eshoo & James Hughes
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Ilene & Phil Eskenazi Laura Feigelmuller The Fernandes Family Matthew Fishman ‘16 Teresa Fishman ‘15 Rosie Flores The Fountaine Family Jerri & Cedric Francis Friends of Golf, Inc. The Galanty Family Jason Gamer Norma Lopez & Ricardo Garcia Mahnaz Rahbar & Shaw Gharavi Ghennet Afeworki & Yohannes Ghebrehiwot Cathy Noonan & Alex Giza Stefanie & Edward Glassberg Maria & Ricardo Godinez Emily Gold Mears The Gomez Family Patricia Goodenberger Google Inc. Melvin Greenspan The Greenwald Family Minhua Gu The Guefen Family Loma & Andre Gueno Lisa Gumina Pam Haering & Randy Freer Lori & Jerome Haig Beth Sadler & Scott Hancock Clare Hansen Cecille Hayes The Hayes Family The Heater Family The Helling Family Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball League Graciela & Luis Hernandez Meredith Rose & Tom Heys
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R E P O R T Cindy & David Hoag Lily Hoffman Twanda Hogans Brian Hollis The Holmes Family Trinh Nguyen & Paul Hong Mary Hooper Kamala & Gary Horwitz Martin Jacobs David James Dan Jansen Elvira Gutierrez & Luis Jimenez Micaela Saunders & Upinder Kalra Rita Crabtree-Kampe & Stefan Kampe Robin & Kellan Kekauoha Keybank Foundation Keybank National Association Min Kim Shaya & Grant Kirkpatrick Stefanie Knutson & Tom Sourbeer The Kripalani Family Karma Kumar Michelle Kuner Lisa & Brad Kurtz Steve & Leticia Lau The Lavery Family The Lazar Family Lynne & Ed Lear Guillermina Leon Romayne & Tom Levee Art Levitt Stephanie & Richard Levy The Levy Family Shelli & Stephan Lewis Teresa & Eli Lieber Wendy Carson & Michael Lindsey Sunni Won & Jeff Littrell Valerie Loduem Darcie Wolfe & Santos Lopez Norma & Edward Lopez
Alicia Miñana & Rob Lovelace Jennifer & Stephen Maguire Allison Maguire Martha & Vicente Marcial Cheryl & Michael Marino Lisa & Gary May Ryan McDaniel Pamela Beere Briggs & William McDonald Robert & Judy McGuire Cindy & Dennis McNeil The McNeill-Bates Family Jodi V. Meade Diana & Francisco Mejia Wendy & Jeffrey Meltzer Lorena Barrientos & Mark Merritt Carol Meylan Hajnal Miatti Ana Mickle Seth Miot Herson Mojica Linda & Gilbert Morales Magee Mudge Emily Park Family The Nakahira Family Liz & Mark Neal Guadalupe Nickell Mimie Normis Nuveen Investments Donna & Paul Nystrom Janette & Peter Ocampo The Olmedo Family Kevin Ordonez ‘18 Brian Ostroff Danielle Parrot Tristy Patterson & Eric Choi Angelica Giangregorio & Brian Pelletier The Perry Family Ann Petit & Ben Thompson Kim & John Petri John Philipps Trina & Cliff Potter
Nydia & Edson Prado Demian Pritchard Alicia Canales & Sergio Pulido Patty Gibson & Jon Ralph Raytheon Matching Gifts for Education Melissa & Patrick Ready The Reiner Family The Rios Family Marisa & Heriberto Rodriguez Silvia & Rodrigo Rodriguez The Rodzai Family Kris Rone Sean Rone Allegra Mancuso & Sam Rubin Susan & Mike Sadilek Maria Saiz & Daniel Walker Maria Ruiz & Lorenzo Salas Maria Saldaña Jennifer & Steve Salem Karen Samuels Tina & Marty Sarafa Macie & Jay Scherick Caroline & Barry Schkolnick The Schwartz Family Karen Sharp White & Dan White David & Judy Shore The Shugar Family Lance Siegel Emily Sigler Tina & Travis Slocumb Cindy Lee Smet & John Smet Joanne Smith Randal Snyder Lucy Solar Mariana & Luis Solar Moira & Sandy Solowitz Sony Pictures Entertainment The Souary Family Kristin Callaghan & Robert Stenson Mimi & Philipp Stephanus Hildy & Jeremy Stern Pat & John Sullivan
285 STUDENTS ENROLLED in 2014-2015 school year
Shanon & Jeff TabataJohn Tabb Renee Tanaka Lila Tatum ‘15 The Tyukody Family Cindy Teele The Tetreault Family Ashima Mahna & Benny Thomas Nikki Tolt and Van Miller Lucy & Nelson Torino The Tragus Family Bridgette Travenia Debbie & Madeleine Tremblay Ryan Tucker ‘15 The Posnansky & Tunnell Family Griselda & Dario Urbina Arlene Vernon Kelly & Lars Viklund Ellen O’Loughlin-Villa The Waller Family The Walt Disney Company Foundation Adora Reyes & Jerry Wang The Weiss Family Ruth Kahn & Gerald Wells Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program Connie & Bob Werle Anne & Marty Westreich
V I S T A M A R
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Francine & Alphonso Williams Amy Williams Charlette Williams Dawn & Jeff Williams Z Gallerie The Zalzman Family Joe Zeiden Leesa & Bob Zelken Lynn & Roger Zino
ALUMNI DONORS Alyssa Atain ‘09 Nicole Aver ‘10 Madeline Cane ‘14 Annie Currin ‘11 Steven Davidheiser-Kroll ‘09 Berna Dikicioglu ‘09 Riley Davis ‘12 Anthony Garcia ‘09 Collin Gendron ‘11 Ricky Houghton ‘12 Joey Kaneda ‘09 Carl Katerndahl ‘09 Mikayla Lee ‘11 Grace Levee ‘12 Alec Levee ‘14 David Lieber ‘12 Kevin Liebson ‘11 Ben Little ‘12 Alicia Lovelace ‘12 Michael Muschett ‘12 Alex Rios ‘11 Mario Rios ‘09 Becca Rosenberg ‘14 Jesse Ruth ‘12 Andrew Smet ‘08 Alissa Stevens ‘10 Scott Tarlow ‘08 Aaron Tolt ‘12 Tate Tuckman ‘08 Kristen Yakura ‘14
STUDENT TO FACULTY
RATIO
7:1
THE
VISTAMAR FUND MODERATED TUITION
Vistamar School is committed to ensuring access to families from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Moderated tuition is available to qualified students based on demonstrated need. By lowering financial barriers to attend, Vistamar fosters the diversity of thought and culture so vital to our mission of authentic exchange of perspectives, mutual respect, and a mature understanding of the world. We gratefully acknowledge the support of those who made gifts toward ensuring a place for those students at Vistamar School.
Anonymous (1) Andern Educational Research Patricia Artigas & Lucas Etchegaray Rhett Broderick Oscar Chavarria Pam Davis Sydney Donahue Karen Eshoo & James Hughes William Farrell Rosie Flores Pam Haering & Randy Freer Friends of St. Lawrence - Watts Youth Center Tess & Paul Hechmer Tom Heys Sheila & Carl Katerndahl Keybank National Association Stefanie Knutson & Tom Sourbeer
Alicia Miñana & Rob Lovelace McCammack Family Charitable Fund Ryan McDaniel Janet McKInley John Phillips The Pipkin Family David Polett Alex Rios ‘11 Julie & Richard Schweitzer Cindy Lee Smet & John Smet Mimi & Philipp Stephanus Pat & John Sullivan Sarah & Luke Sweatlock Ric Torres & Nat Damon
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MIÑANA-LOVELACE CHALLENGE GRANT It is unusual for an institution as young as Vistamar School to merit the level of commitment given by Alicia Miñana and Rob Lovelace, whose dedication to ensuring diversity and access to a world-class education for qualified underrepresented students has resulted in over a decade of transformational giving. This year, an anonymous benefactor generously offered to match, dollar for dollar, all donations made in the name of Alicia Miñana and Rob Lovelace for the purpose of supporting Moderated Tuition. The Miñana-Lovelace Challenge grant raised over $750,000 in funds to support diversity and access. We gratefully acknowledge the support of those who made gifts toward ensuring a place for those students at Vistamar School.
Anonymous (3) Grant Abramson Mike Armitage Sandy & Tim Armour Annmarie & Harris Atain Bill & Tamara Bagnard Ursula Beatt Teryn Bentley Robin & David Betanzos Kathryn & Jim Buckheit Mary & Mike Burke Adele Cadres California Community Foundation Peggy & Grant Cambridge Tammy & Lawrence Cane Antonia & Dave Carpenter Eve & Don Currin Phil de Toledo
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Sydney Donahue David Drew Jacqueline Smethurst & David Drinkwater Erin Tyner Egloff Karen Eshoo & James Hughes Patricia Artigas & Lucas Etchegaray Steven Fraider Pam Haering & Randy Freer Clare & James Gurbach Heather Haaga Jennifer & Jim Hannon Tess & Paul Hechmer David Herbst Cindy & David Hoag Brian Hollis Martin Jacobs Dan Jansen
Joanna Jonsson Gina & Gregg Kirkpatrick Bill Kling Stefanie Knutson & Tom Sourbeer Darcy Kopcho Romayne & Tom Levee Teresa & Eli Lieber Lilian Lovelace Anahita & Jim Lovelace Jane Jaquette & Abraham Lowenthal Rosette Manio George Marshall Jon Martin John Mazziotta Ryan McDaniel Janet McKinley Dawn Nakagawa
Ann Petit Sheba Posnansky & Jonathan Tunnell Patty Gibson & Joh Ralph Martin Romo Kris Rone Tina & Marty Sarafa Karen Sharp & Dan White John Smet & Cindy Lee Smet Foundation Avie & Eric Smith Mimi & Philipp Stephanus Ric Torres & Nat Damon Tate Tuckman ‘08 John Phillips Weingart Foundation Dawn & Jeff Williams Westside Neighborhood School Linda Wong & Matt Ehrhard
298 GRADUATES
seven classes received
1200+ OFFERS OF ADMISSION to colleges and universities
CAPITAL & RESTRICTED
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TEACHING
As enrollment at Vistamar School continues to grow, so does the need for improved and expanded facilities to provide our students with the environment they need to learn, to create and to grow into global citizens. We gratefully acknowledge the participation of individuals, families, corporations, and foundations for their generous gifts directed toward Vistamar School’s capital expansion projects.
Anonymous (3) Mike Armitage Robin & David Betanzos Nicole & Mickey Blaine The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation The Chaffey Family Carolyn Ueunten-Derikoletis & Evan Derikoletis Chris DiMauro Simone & Kirk Dotson Lindsay Drennen Karen Eshoo & James Hughes Lei Hanaoka Cross & John Cross Tess & Paul Hechmer
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The Family of Travis Howard Alicia Miñana & Rob Lovelace The Mangulabnan Family Janet Niimi Amy Palanker Michael Parks David Polett Glenda Rovello & Scott Prentice Cindy Lee Smet & John Smet Andrew ‘08, Peter ‘10, & Jack ‘13 Smet Target Take Charge of Education Arlene Vernon Daisy Wang Vicki Ishida & Michael Yakura
FACULTY with
HOLDING
ADVANCED
DEGREES
LIFE PLANNERS 1
DEDICATED TO LATINO STUDENTS
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VISTAMAR SCHOOL
TIMELINE
Just a quick glance at the Vistamar timeline and some of the key events in the school’s short and successful history underscores some momentous achievements by the men and women who have served as founding trustees. Our entire Board is deeply grateful for those contributions and for setting a high standard of commitment for current trustees to emulate. There are more names than this space will allow me to single out, but Romayne Levee, Rob Lovelace, Cindy Smet, Jon Ralph, and David Hoag deserve special recognition for their contributions as former trustees and their special role in the school’s history. I am honored to say that I had an opportunity to serve as a trustee with each of them, and I am happy to note that each remains involved with and committed to Vistamar.
Diversity and Access Committee is formed
2002
Romayne Levee is Founding Board Chair with Rob Lovelace as Vice Chair
School is incorporated
2001
Romayne Levee, with some future founding board members, decide to start a school
First class of 14 seniors graduate from Vistamar School
Jim Buckheit, Stefanie Knutson, and Jean Campbell start work in a temporary office space on Apollo Street
2003
Vistamar leases 737 Hawaii Street
2006
2005
35 pioneer students have a painting and Skating party in the warehouse space that will become Vistamar School.
The parent association is formed. Parent Joanne Kaneda comes up with the acronym PAVE: Parent Alliance for Vistamar Education
First fundraiser, Enchanted Nights, the forerunner of The Blue & Gold
Vistamar opens with 43 9th graders and 10 10th graders
2008
First performance of String Ensemble
First spring break service trip to Baja
2004 Committee to name the school is formed as well as the Head of School Search Committee
08
s we celebrate our 10th anniversary year, it has been deeply satisfying to reflect back on the extraordinary achievements of our founding and past trustees during the establishment of Vistamar School. The current Board truly stands on the shoulders of giants. This small, dedicated and tireless group of individuals united to be a force greater than the sum of their individual parts, making their dream of a distinctive educational experience and a unique school community into a reality. Everyone who has passed through Vistamar’s doors owes a deep debt of gratitude to their vision and commitment.
Vistamar hosts first Multi-cultural college fair and distinguishes itself with colleges.
Rob Lovelace takes over as Board Chair with Cindy Smet as Vice Chair
2007
Vistamar puts on first drama production
First Taste of Vistamar
Vistamar buys the building at 737 Hawaii Street
V I S T A M A R
Looking back to the more immediate successes of the past year, I want to thank especially my fellow trustees and the entire community for their invaluable assistance in helping Vistamar achieve a full CAIS-WASC accreditation and for the successful roll-out of our beautiful World Language Commons, just two of our significant achievements over the past year. Looking ahead, I am excited by the challenges before us as we share our plans to complete the Vistamar campus and continue our growth toward full enrollment of 320 students. We want to achieve both of these goals while sustaining financial stability for the future. This will not be possible without your support, just as it was with all we have accomplished thus far. I would like to thank personally our entire community - students, parents, faculty, staff and trustees, for their contributions to our first decade. I look forward to a tremendous future for Vistamar. We cannot do it without each one of you. Warm Regards, Boys Varsity Soccer Team plays in CIF final
Mike Armitage Chair, Board of Trustees
2009
2013
VistaMath is rolled out
Vistamar gets 6 year WASC accreditation
2014
Hosted our first group of Japanese students from Nishiyamato School
2011
2010
Chair of Oxfam America spends day with students and speaks to parents in the evening.
Opening of the Math Commons
THANK YOU. Opening of the World Language Commons
Boys Varsity Volleyball Team plays in CIF final
Shirley Tilghman, President of Princeton University, addresses Vistamar community on the importance of diversity as an educational priority
Opening of the Performing Arts Space and the Science Labs
Current Head of School, Karen Eshoo, joins Vistamar school
The Vistamar School Board of Trustees develops and advances the School’s mission and goals. It ensures that the School is well managed, provides for adequate resources, and maintains good relations with all constituencies, on campus and across the community. It appoints and evaluates the Head of School, approves and monitors the implementation of institutional strategy and policies, and provides accountability. It is with gratitude and appreciation that we acknowledge the efforts of the following men and women who have served as trustees from Vistamar’s inception to its 10th year of educating young minds. You have made such a tremendous impact on Vistamar School.
Mike Armitage takes over as Board Chair with Pam Haering as Vice Chair
Class of 2008 celebrates Vistamar’s first five-year reunion
S C H O O L
Mike Armitage
Rosette Manio
Annmarie Atain
Sonia Mercado
David Betanzos
Guadalupe Nickell
Gail Buck
Brenda Parker
Mike Burke
Sheba Posnansky
Lawrence Cane
Jon Ralph
David Drew
David Rone
Margot Farris
Kris Rone
Kathy Goldstein
Marty Sarafa
Heriberto Gomez
Beverly Shane
Pam Haering
Karen Sharp
Paul Hechmer
Richard Simon
David Hoag
Cindy Lee Smet
Dan Jansen
Lucy Solar
Carl Katerndahl
Susan Steiner
Gregg Kirkpatrick
Philipp Stephanus
Lynne Lear
Tate Tuckman ‘08
Romayne Levee
Bob Werle
Eli Lieber
Jeff Williams
Rob Lovelace
Linda Wong
Linda Malek
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BLUE & GOLD 2 01 5 he Blue & Gold 2015, held on May 2 at the Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach, included an online auction, a silent & live auction, a Fund-ANeed opportunity to support of phase one improvements to the Visual & Performing Arts program, a dinner event, and a mini concert by Haute Chile. The Pacquiao-Mayweather fight was aired as a surprise for all our guests. A truly amazing team of staff, faculty, parent volunteers, and community supporters came together to make the fundraiser a fun and memorable event. Blue & Gold 2015 raised over $300,000 to support Vistamar School.
LIVE AUCTION ITEM DONORS Karen Eshoo Sheila & Carl Katerndahl Alicia Miñana & Rob Lovelace Michael Morrisette and The Strand House Tina & Marty Sarafa
EVENT SPONSORS
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Cindy & David Hoag Alicia Miñana & Rob Lovelace Joe Zeiden
TABLE SPONSORS Ulrika Akander & Per Bristow Mary & Mike Burke Ilene & Phil Eskenazi Carla Buck & Jack Levy Alicia Miñana & Rob Lovelace Cindy Lee Smet & John Smet
V I S T A M A R
BLUE & GOLD F U N D - A- N E E D Pedro Alonso Mychelle Deschamps & David Amann Monica Bell & Marco Andrade Laurie & Dan Angress Ann Vaughn & Ken Antell Mike Armitage Sabrina Armitage Suzanne & Rick Ascher Annmarie & Harris Atain Roberto Baldizon Max Behrens Robin & David Betanzos Brandy & Rob Blake Virginia Nugent & Andrew Blumenthal Meg Borcia Cindy Quane & Greg Breen Kim & Pat Brisson Ulrika Akander & Per Bristow Rhett Broderick Gail & David Bromberg
Renee & Rodney Brooks Abbey & Doug Bruce Mary & Mike Burke Suzanne Thomas & Richard Caloca Tammy & Lawrence Cane The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Kim Zimmerman & Steven Cragg Julie Crum Sohayla & John Cude Pam Davis Amy Heinz Delgado & Jorge Delgado Jayne Devenuti M.L. Devereaux Donna & Andrew Dietz Duquesne DiMauro Christine & Andrew Escalona Karen Eshoo & James Hughes Patricia Artigas & Lucas Etchegaray
Darlene & Sy Fountaine Pam Haering & Randy Freer Jason Gamer Norma Lopez & Ricardo Garcia Glenda Garcia Stefanie & Edward Glassberg Arline & Dan Golden Daniel & Patricia Goodenberger Julie Graham Lei Hanaoka Cross & John Cross Stacy Hanson Tess & Paul Hechmer Meredith Rose & Tom Heys Susan & Robert Jernigan Shaya & Grant Kirkpatrick Stefanie Knutson & Tom Sourbeer Anne Kreeger & Matthew Konicek Kerstin & Ron Kripalani Linda & Kraig Kupiec Lisa & Brad Kurtz Christine & Tom Lane Amy & Bill Lange Kim & Andrew Leserman Romayne & Tom Levee Carla Buck & Jack Levy Teresa & Eli Lieber Valerie Loduem Darcie Wolfe & Santos Lopez
Alicia Miñana & Rob Lovelace Kim & Jim Marasco Cheryl & Michael Marino Judy & Robert McGuire Ethel & Ken McGuire Diana & Francisco Mejia Sonia Mercado & Sam Paz Hajnal & Michael Miatti Sonia Moir Herson Mojica Linda & Gil Morales Prissi Cohen & Michael Morrisette Magee Mudge The Nakahira Family Guadalupe Nickell Donna & Paul Nystrom Dr. Sarah Older Aguilar Danielle Parrott Ann Petit & Ben Thompson John Phillips Sheba Posnansky & Jonathan Tunnell Nydia & Edson Prado Patty Gibson & Jon Ralph Kelley Randle Melissa & Patrick Ready Sydney & Paul Reiner Millicent Rolon & Doug Richardson Kris Rone
S C H O O L
Allegra Mancuso & Sam Rubin Susan & Michael Sadilek Maria Ruiz & Lorenzo Salas Amy Anderson Sánchez & Lorenzo Sánchez Tina & Marty Sarafa Karen Sharp & Dan White Lance Siegel Emily Sigler Cindy Lee Smet & John Smet Mariana & Ricardo Solar Moira & Sandy Solowitz Caryn Beck-Southers & Erroll Southers Mimi & Philipp Stephanus Patricia & John Sullivan Shanon & Jeff Tabata Judy & Peter Temes JoAnn & Steve Totzke Dena & Peter Tragus Adora Reyes & Jerry Wang Connie & Bob Werle Anne & Marty Westreich Dawn & Jeff Williams Vicki Ishida & Michael Yakura Maria Leon & Jean Zalzman Joe Zeiden Meredith & Lee Zellweger Lynn & Roger Zino
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BLUE & GOLD SUPPOR TERS Mychelle Deschamps & David Amann Monica Bell & Marco Andrade Laurie & Dan Angress Karen Shapiro & David Anthopoulos Mike Armitage Annmarie & Harris Atain Olibra Bailey Roberto Baldizon Erikka & Gene Bernard Robin & David Betanzos Brandy & Rob Blake Cindy Quane & Greg Breen Kim & Pat Brisson Ulrika Akander & Per Bristow Gail & David Bromberg Renee & Rodney Brooks Abbey & Doug Bruce Mary & Mike Burke Adele Cadres Suzanne Thomas & Richard Caloca Tammy & Lawrence Cane Sylvia & Jose Carrillo
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Jennifer Caspar Guadalupe Chacon Oscar Chavarria Dr. Deb Robertson & Tom Chwalek Kim Zimmerman & Steven Cragg Julie Crum Sohayla & John Cude Kim & Jeff Cunningham Pam Davis Amy Heinz Delgado & Jorge Delgado Maggie & Alan Dettelbach Jayne Devenuti Suzanne & John Devine Chris DiMauro Karen Eshoo & James Hughes Patricia Artigas & Lucas Etchegaray Ilene & Phil Eskenazi Rosie Flores Darlene & Sy Fountaine Jason Gamer Stefanie & Edward Glassberg Tracy Glover Patricia & Daniel Goodenberger Julie Graham
Julie & Scott Greenwald Lei Hanaoka Cross & John Cross Clare Hansen Tess & Paul Hechmer Meredith Rose & Tom Heys Brian Hollis Erica Graves & Alphonso Holmes Erica Holmes Kamala & Gary Horwitz Susan & Robert Jernigan Rita Crabtree-Kampe & Stefan Kampe Sheila & Carl Katerndahl Shaya & Grant Kirkpatrick Stefanie Knutson & Tom Sourbeer Anne Kreeger & Matthew Konicek Lisa & Brad Kurtz Chris & Tom Lane Kim & Andy Leserman Romayne & Tom Levee Carole & Marc Levine Carla Buck & Jack Levy Teresa & Eli Lieber Darcie Wolfe & Santos Lopez Alicia Miñana & Rob Lovelace Esperanza & Andres Mangulabnan Rosette Manio
Cheryl & Michael Marino Judy & Robert McGuire Ethel & Ken McGuire Sonia Mercado & Sam Paz Donna & Michael Mills Linda & Gil Morales Prissi Cohen & Michael Morrisette Liz & Mark Neal Guadalupe Nickell Janette & Peter Ocampo Danielle Parrott Ann Petit & Ben Thompson Sheba Posnansky & Jonathan Tunnell Nydia & Edson Prado Démian Pritchard Kelly Randle Melissa & Patrick Ready Millicent Rolon & Doug Richardson Kris Rone Allegra Mancuso & Sam Rubin Susan & Michael Sadilek Amy Anderson Sánchez & Lorenzo Sánchez Macie & Jay Scherick Victoria & Michael Sekits Dione & Daniel Shugar Lance Siegel
Emily Sigler Tina & Travis Slocumb Cindy Lee Smet & John Smet Moira & Sandy Solowitz Caryn Beck-Southers & Erroll Southers Patricia & John Sullivan Shanon & Jeff Tabata Cynthia Teele Ashima Mahna & Benny Thomas JoAnn & Steve Totzke Dena & Peter Tragus Adora Reyes & Jerry Wang Zach Weiss ‘14 Connie & Bob Werle Anne & Marty Westreich Christina Scataloni-White & Ted White Dawn & Jeff Williams Vicki Ishida & Michael Yakura Maria Leon & Jean Zalzman Joe Zeiden Meredith & Lee Zellweger Lynn & Roger Zino
AU C TION ITEM D ON ORS 23rd Street Jewelers Ablon Skin Institute Laurie Angress Mychelle Deschamps & David Amann Animal Medical & Dental Group Aqua Salon Suzanne & Rick Ascher Roberto Baldizón Banner Stationers Barsha Wines & Spirits Battleship IOWA Bay Animal Hospital Beach House Hotel, Hermosa Beach Nico Bell-Andrade ‘17 Teryn Bentley Robin & David Betanzos Doug Biedenweg Mickey Blaine BloomNation Bodywork By Alicia Brendan Craig ‘18 Bridgette Travenia BRIK Fitness The Bristow Family Broadway Gymnastic School Rhett Broderick Brooks Shoes for Kids Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Cake Bakeshop Candy Warehouse Jennifer Caspar Chef’D Cielo, A Boutique Salon Club Pilates CoeDynamics Pilates Cookie Zombie Tara Connor Cheryl & Michael Costa Courtney Federle Monica & Gary Craig
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Redondo Beach Dr. John Cude Dare 2 Prepare Now Pablo Delgado Sonja Lyubomirsky & Peter Del Greco Duquesne DiMauro DIRECTV Domenico’s Italian Restaurant The Dunlap Family Gabi & Carl Eichstaedt Karen Eshoo The Eskenazi Family Laura Feigelmuller Hugo Fernandes Fifth Element Beauty Salon Floyds Barbershop Focusrite Novation Darlene & Sy Fountaine Four Daughters Kitchen Fresh Brothers Fritto Misto Rich Furlan Gable House Bowl Melissa Galanty ‘17 Stefanie & Dr. Ed Glassberg Good Stuff Lisa Gumina Gurus Gate Yoga Pam Haering & Randy Freer Halper Fine Art Scott Hancock Hennessey’s Taverns Hornblower Cruises & Events Kamala & Gary Horwitz Jessica Horwitz ‘18 Howl at the Moon Mizuko Ito Joan Halperin& Interior Design J. Lee Taekwondo Center Joe Lewis Company Beth Jones
Jostens JW Photography Sheila & Carl Katerndahl Kay ‘n Dave’s Kid Concepts U.S.A Shaya & Grant Kirkpatrick Stefanie Knutson Bonnie Liedtke & Sammy Kriestorac Kerstin & Ron Kripalani Brad & Lisa Kurtz La Strada Landmark Theatres Lisa Larson Laser Storm Laurel Glen Vineyard The Leserman Family The Levy Family Look! Norma & Edward Lopez Avie Louie-Smith Louie’s of Mar Vista Alicia Miñana & Rob Lovelace Jennifer & Stephen Maguire Ashima Mahna Manhattan Beach Animal Hospital Manhattan Beach Marriott Manhattan Dermatology Ryan McDaniel Karin McDermott Professor William McDonald Diana & Francisco Mejia Seth Miot Modern American Dentistry Ziad Mohamed Montage Boutique Spa Claire Morales ‘17 Michael Morrisette Mulligan Family Fun Center Murad, Inc Marcella Muschett North End Caffe Ortega 120
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Paige & Coleman Interior Design Pancho’s Restaurant Pann’s Restaurant Paradise Cove Beach Cafe Danielle Parrott Tristy Patterson & Eric Choi Karen Patterson Paul Martin’s PAVE Advisory Council Petros John Phillips Pilates Institute of Southern California Pilatesblue PRP Wine International Pure Sense by Paula Carolyn Ready Rese Pilates Milicent Rolon & Doug Richardson Dr. Deb Robertson Rock Goddess Jewelry Roclord Studio Kris Rone Carol Rose Rubio’s S’il Vous Pie Maria Saiz Jordan Salim ‘16 Sand Spa Tina & Marty Sarafa Michael Scheer School of Dance & Music Sea Glass Fine Art Photography Second City Bistro Vickie Sekits Sesame Moe’s Mediterranean Grill Dione & Daniel Shugar Lance Siegel Simms Restaurants Caroline Slocumb ‘17 Sloopy’s Beach Cafe South Wend Hair Studio Sparkleyard Outdoor Maids
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Splash Café Sue Grubman Photography Tangles Ted & Christina White Caroline Teele ‘18 Tempest Freerunning Academy SB The Cheesecake Factory The Comedy & Magic Club The Huntington Library, A rt Collections, & Botanical Gardens The Portofino Hotel & Marina The Strand House Toyota Sports Center Trendy Sunglasses & Optometry Tumbleweed Day Camp Uncle Aarons Cole Vernon ‘16 Kelly & Lars Viklund Village Runner Vistamar School Board of Trustees Voyager IV Excursions Connie & Bob Werle Ralph White Darcie Wolfe & Santos Lopez Wondertree Kids Vicki Ishida & Mike Yakura Z Gallerie The Zalzman Family Yvonne Zino ‘18
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VISTAMAR SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2015
The 298 students who comprised Vistamar’s first seven graduating classes received over 1,200 offers of admission from diverse colleges and universities here and abroad. 95% of our graduates have gone on to four-year colleges and 65% elect to leave California. The Class of 2015 continues that tradition of academic excellence with acceptances to over 145 colleges and universities in the United States and in Canada.
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R E P O R T
CLASS OF 2015
MATRICULATION American University The University of Arizona Babson College Berklee College of Music Boston University (2) Brigham Young University, Idaho University of British Columbia Brown University (2) California Lutheran University Cal Poly San Luis Obispo UC Berkeley UC Irvine UCLA (4) UC Riverside UC San Diego UC Santa Cruz (2)
Chapman University University of Chicago University of Colorado at Boulder (5) Cornell University Dartmouth College Denison University El Camino College (2) Emory University Georgetown University Gonzaga University (2) Grinnell College Harvey Mudd College Ithaca College Loyola Marymount University (4) Marist College
New York University Northeastern University Oberlin College Ohio Wesleyan University Pacific Lutheran University Pepperdine University (2) Pomona College University of Puget Sound Quinnipiac University Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey at Camden University of San Diego University of San Francisco Sarah Lawrence College Scripps College Sonoma State University University of Southern California (4) Southern Methodist University Syracuse University (3) Washington University in St. Louis College of William and Mary
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V I S T A M A R
VISTAMAR SCHOOL’S ANNUAL REPOR T IS COORDINATED BY THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AND SHARED WITH VISTAMAR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND SUPPOR TERS. DEVELOPMENT TEAM: Ryan McDaniel, Director of Development Ana Mickle, Associate Director of Development Sydney Donahue, Development Associate Grace Williams, Development Associate
LEADERSHIP TEAM: Karen Eshoo, Head of School Stefanie Knutson, Assistant Head of School Brian Hollis, Director of Finance Ryan McDaniel, Director of Development Patiricia Piñero-Goodenberger, Director of Admissions Roberto Baldizón, Director of Informational Technology
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VISTAMAR SCHOOL 737 Hawaii Street El Segundo, CA 90245 T: 310.643.7377 / F: 310.643.7371 vistamarschool.org Non-discrimination statement: Vistamar School admits students of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, or national and ethnic origin and provides them access to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, disability, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial access programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs. Every effort is made to ensure that the information in the Annual Report is accurate and inclusive. If there is a mistake in the published information, please accept our apology and contact us at development@vistamarschool. org so that we may correct it for future editions. Parents of Alumni: Please forward this publication and contact the Development Office at 310.643.7377 if your son or daughter no longer maintains a permanent address at your home. We appreciate your help in keeping touch with our alums!
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