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IN THIS ISSUE FEATURED STORIES ON THE HILL A Message from Our President ....................... 1 Building Right Relationship ........................... 3 Voices from the Hill 21 Celebrating the Class of 2022 ....................... 7 Glimpses ...................................................... 11 Snapshot 15 College Signing Days .................................... 17 Cultivating Curious Minds ............................ 19 3
5 FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART ALUMNAE NEWS Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding school, educates young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth. Message from the Alumnae Association President ............................... 29 Alumnae Spotlights 31 Alumnae Event Highlights .......................... 33 2022 Distinguished Alumnae ..................... 43 Class Notes ............................................... 45 In Memoriam 47 2021-22 ANNUAL REPORT A Message from the Board Chair 49 Financial Report ........................................ 5 3 Building Tomorrow Today........................... 55 Tologs Go Global ........................................ 59 Flintridge Fund Donor Roll 6 1 Endowment and Restricted Giving ............. 67 47th Harry G. Johansing Scholarship Golf Tournament and Dinner 69 90th Anniversary Gala ................................. 71 Parent Group Roster .................................. 73 Mother Dolorosa Society ............................ 74 7 51
PRESIDENT
Looking back on the past year, I am captured and inspired by the challenges we have faced together as we navigated the journey back to school follow ing a long, difficult and disruptive COVID-19 pandemic experience. We prepared for return to school in every way possible; what we didn’t understand fully was the impact this 18-month hiatus would have on our community, faculty, staff and students alike. This past year found us deliberately seeking to mend minds, hearts and spirits across our beau tiful campus. As a result, mending truly happened among us. I am always grateful to celebrate those “silver linings” that appeared and kept us focused on our strong, consistent return to a great school year.
A big, beautiful cloud with a huge silver lining hovered over Flintridge Sacred Heart throughout the year 2021-22. We celebrated our 90th Anniversary in every month and for every reason! It was a joy to step back and take a long, loving look at how this beautiful Mission on the Hill has grown and is thriving! The care and guidance of the Dominican Sisters and our dedicated lay colleagues have established a powerful Catholic, Dominican, community that educates young women for a life of faith, integrity and truth. Parents from across Los Angeles and into the world have sent their daughters to Flintridge Sacred Heart, part nering with us to ensure and collaborate with us in providing an amazing Catholic Dominican education. This is a part nership we celebrate with joy! Thank you for the privilege of educating your daughters!
Deeply embedded in this letter is our deep gratitude for all your support. Last year opened with a beautiful renovation
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A MESSAGE FROM THE
DO NOT BE DISMAYED BY THE BROKENNESS OF THE WORLD. ALL THINGS BREAK. AND ALL THINGS CAN BE MENDED. NOT WITH TIME, AS THEY SAY, BUT WITH INTENTION. SO, GO!
LOVE INTENTIONALLY, EXTRAVAGANTLY, UNCONDITIONALLY.
of our Residential Life living spaces, including air-condi tioning in every room! Our residential life students were so grateful! This positive improvement led us into an amazing fund-raising year, with record numbers in all our events! Thank you for your steady, consistent generosity and the many ways you have participated in the life of the school. We have treasured memories of the Johansing Golf Tournament and immense gratitude for the energy and vigor we expe rienced at Gala 2022—oh, what a night! Our collaboration in fund-raising this year, both individually and collectively, allowed us to initiate and complete Phase II of the Class room Renovation Project, “Building Tomorrow Today.” Please take time to come and see the innovative result of our work together at the high school.
As we look forward to this new school year, we are excited about new initiatives that are engaging our community in Global Initiatives. Our participation in the Round Square or ganization’s network of more than 220 international schools and our participation in Round Square’s International Confer ence (RSIC) are wonderful opportunities; from on-site Zoom connections to in-person experiences, we all look forward to our TOLOGS Going Global!
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THE BROKEN WORLD WAITS IN DARKNESS FOR THE LIGHT THAT IS YOU.
- Anonymous.
Finally, at our Faculty and Staff Retreat in August, we made a commitment to our Mission on the Hill and agreed to work together toward being in Right Relationship Within, Among and Beyond. This goal rises out of our Catholic Dominican mission, sustained and supported by the Dominican Sisters for over 90 years! Our intention is to engage you in exploring and unpacking the blessings of living in Right Relationship through honest encounter, genuine dialogue and evident inclusion as we continue our justice journey empowered by God’s love. May the light that is Flintridge Sacred Heart brighten the darkness of our world.
With gratitude,
Sister Carolyn McCormack, O.P. President
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BUILDING RIGHT RELATIONSHIP
ALIGNING ACTION WITH OUR DOMINICAN CHARISM
If one word captures the animating spirit of Flintridge
Sacred Heart, it is VERITAS. Veritas, Latin for “truth,” is both a touchstone for our Dominican Catholic identity and the mission we seek to live each day: to permeate our community with a shared passion for truth.
Seeking Veritas as a Catholic Dominican learning community is both a gift and a task. We recognize that we are gifted with innate desires to both “know” and to “love.” St. Augustine reminds us that our human hearts are “restless” until they are able to rest in the beauty, goodness and truth of our God. Indeed, the search for truth is the journey of a lifetime, it is the task of a lifetime: to live our own truth both inwardly and outwardly. How does a school committed to Veritas integrate the value into the fiber of its institution? For Flintridge Sacred Heart, the answer is found in the intentional practice of “Right Relationship.”
“Right Relationship is the state of being in which our inner dispositions of mind and heart are in alignment with our actions.”
Our Dominican Sisters offer us these words describing Right Relationship and invite us to consider what it means for Flintridge Sacred Heart to commit to Right Relationship. For the Sisters, our school’s sponsor, it is critical that their ministries reflect their mission and identity as members of the Order of Preachers. This means consciously choosing to live in “Right Relationship: Within, Among and Beyond”: the guiding principle for all future directions of the Sisters and their ministries.
For Sr. Colleen Mary Mallon, Director of Adult Mission Formation, the way towards Right Relationship begins on the personal level.
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RIGHT RELATIONSHIP IS THE STATE OF BEING IN WHICH OUR INNER DISPOSITIONS OF MIND AND HEART ARE IN ALIGNMENT WITH OUR ACTIONS.
- Sister Colleen Mary Mallon Director of Adult Mission Formation
“We start with ourselves, just as St. Catherine of Siena says, ‘Be who you are meant to be and you will set the world on fire!’ We want our community members to be consciously self-reflective, that is, to be in touch with their unique gifts, talents, challenges and questions, what I would call, their “spirit.” Getting conscious of our “spirit” (becoming self-reflective) is the first step towards growing our inner life. This is where prayer plays an important role. God is always with us when we choose to grow in selfknowledge. That is why self-knowledge was so important to St. Catherine. With an honest sense of who we are, our strengths and our growing edges, our interior sense of self strengthens and hopefully this sense of self influences how we choose to show up in the world. Right Relationship “within” is a journey towards that healthy alignment where our behaviors express ‘who we are’ in ways that are life-affirming and open to reality as it comes to us.”
THE DOMINICAN PILLARS
A commitment to Right Relationship clearly expresses the mission of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. The worldwide Dominican Order promotes holistic education and the pursuit of truth in service of the preaching mis sion — spreading the Gospel through words and actions to inspire change. Specifically, our Sisters’ Mission State ment expresses their gospel commitment by “evangelizing, preaching, educating and promoting justice and peace.” And the four pillars of prayer, study, community and service inform all our initiatives for Right Relationship so neces sary for our times.
The pillar of prayer corresponds with all phases of growth towards Right Relationship. Through prayer, we are called to give ourselves to God in humility. As we reflect on our dispositions of mind and heart we can gain clarity to learn, question, and act in new ways that correspond to the invi tations of grace we receive through our prayer. In prayer we can bring our total self to a loving God whose only desire is that we know and grow in our identity as God’s beloved child. This is the first truth that informs and guides all other identities.
- Sister Colleen Mary Mallon Director of Adult Mission Formation Alumnae Association President
The practice of self-reflection helps us become better community members. We recognize areas of personal growth, learning to reframe feedback as information and as an opportunity to become a better version of ourselves. How we encounter and interact with others holds great potential for growth in accountability and respect among all our relationships whether within the Flintridge Sacred Heart community or among other communities, including our families.
“Growing in Right Relationship as a school community invites all of us to grow in personal integrity and communal connection,” Sr. Colleen said, “Our Dominican Pillars support this commitment.”
In study, we can approach reality with discerning eyes. Right Relationship calls us to think about how we re spond to new information about ourselves and our world. Through assiduous study, deep introspection and obser vation we learn about our place in the world as co-creators of God’s dream for God’s world. What am I curious about? Where do I find joy in learning? What assumptions and biases distort how I see reality? Can I recognize where study is guiding me to ask new questions for myself and my community, and then learn how to respond with courage and grace?
We do not pursue Veritas in isolation. We come to know Veritas only in the company of others, in community. Because the search for truth is demanding, we need good companions who will listen with us, share their experiences and challenge our horizons. We can only do this well within an authentic community where we see and center the humanity of each other. This is a challenging call to action, to become a reconciling community where human beings, simultaneously “fabulous and flawed,” can find grace to gether and flourish in an environment of dignity and mutual respect. Restorative practices that center accountability to one another in contrast to practices that blame and shame are an important way forward for us as we seek to live the pillar of community.
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GROWING IN RIGHT RELATIONSHIP AS A SCHOOL COMMUNITY INVITES ALL OF US TO GROW IN PERSONAL INTEGRITY AND COMMUNAL CONNECTION.
The pillar of service invites us to live our values “out loud” and guides our calling to build the kingdom of God. As Sr. Colleen shares “service is a gift of self to the world.”
Flintridge Sacred Heart is centered in the commitment of Dominican women who have generously served for the last 91 years as instruments of gospel hope. As a community, Sisters and lay partners together, we respond wholeheart edly to human need and offer support not only to our own community, but also the greater Los Angeles area, and to the global community through domestic and international service initiatives.
MOVING FORWARD IN RIGHT RELATIONSHIP
Veritas calls us to live in Right Relationship and the prac tice of living in Right Relationship enables us to seek truth with compassion and humility. Centered in Catholic Social Teaching and the four pillars of Dominican Spirituality, we invite our Flintridge Sacred Heart community to “a daily commitment of making the gospel of inclusive love, and reconciling restorative practices the center of our being and doing.” When we “amplify our practices of belonging” we are consciously welcoming the Holy Spirit into our school community. It is the Spirit of God that encourages and enables all our desires to practice “honest encounter, genuine dialogue and evident inclusion.”
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION
Where in my life do I experience the grace and the challenge of living in “Right Relationship”?
How do I grow in self knowledge? What do I notice about myself? Do my actions align with my inner light/guidance? What supports my wholehearted engagement with my own spiritual growth?
How am I relating to others, to my family? Can I recognize what needs doing, and then learn how to respond?
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VERITAS CALLS US TO LIVE IN RIGHT RELATIONSHIP AND THE PRACTICE OF LIVING IN RIGHT RELATIONSHIP ENABLES US TO SEEK TRUTH WITH COMPASSION AND HUMILITY.
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CELEBRATING THE
CLASS OF 2022
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CLASS OF 2022 MATRICULATION
Anglo-American University
Azusa Pacific University
Barnard College (2) Boston University (2) Cal Poly Humboldt
California College of the Arts
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
California State University-Chico
California State UniversityFullerton (2)
California State UniversityNorthridge
California State UniversitySan Marcos
Carnegie Mellon University
Colby College
Duke University
George Washington University Georgetown University
Glendale Community College (3)
Harris-Stowe State University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Los Angeles College of Music Loyola Marymount University (5) Marist College
Marquette University
Michigan State University (2)
New York University (5)
Occidental College
Ohio State University- Main Campus Pasadena City College (3)
Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State Main Campus
Pratt Institute-Main Campus
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Saint Mary’s College of California San Diego State University (2)
Smith College
Southern Methodist University (2) Syracuse University (2)
Texas Christian University (2)
The American University of Paris
The University of Alabama University of Arizona
University of California-Berkeley (6) University of California-Irvine (4)
University of CaliforniaLos Angeles (4)
University of California-San Diego University of California-Santa Cruz (2)
University of Colorado Boulder University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (3) University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Notre Dame University of OklahomaNorman Campus University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of San Diego (3) University of WashingtonSeattle Campus Washington State University (2) Whitman College
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VALEDICTORIAN Isabella Fraley
SALUTATORIAN
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Jenna Gulick ‘13
Peyton DeJardin
LEG A CY FAMILIES
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Carolyn (Manges) Charles ‘87 Nora Charles ‘22
Juliet (Cresto) Cullen ‘92 Kailey Cullen ‘22
Whitney (Karm) DeJardin ‘87 Peyton DeJardin ‘22
Megan (Sheedy) Hubbs ‘92
Caitlin Hubbs ‘22
Meleina J. Oliver ‘85
Madeleine Jerman ‘22
Susanne L. Ramos ‘84
Riley Peterson ‘22
GLIMPSES
FAMILY LEGACY CONTINUES WITH PEYTON DEJARDIN ‘22
Peyton DeJardin ‘22 continued a family legacy at Flintridge Sa cred Heart while forging a storied career of her own. She attended Flintridge Sacred Heart following in the footsteps of her mother and two older sisters. Her oldest sister, Ellis, is finishing her career playing for Yale University Volleyball. Peyton finished her career as a three time All-American and was the salutatorian of the Class of 2022.
LA CAÑADA HONORS FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY
SENIORS HONOR NURSE KATHY DURING HALLOWEEN ON THE HILL
Halloween on the Hill is always a big deal! This year, the senior class made it even more special as they all dressed up like our beloved Nurse Kathy. Nurse Kathy kept us all up-to-date on the many twists and turns of COVID-19, and was always there with a smile if someone did feel ill. We couldn’t have done it without her. The sea of lab coats, scrubs, fanny packs and masks is a tribute to that.
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The La Cañada Flintridge City Council presented Flintridge Sacred Heart with a proclamation in celebration of the school’s 90th Anniversary at City Hall. Sister Carolyn McCormack was on hand to accept the honor from Councilmembers and the Mayor who was present virtually. Councilmembers remarked on Flintridge Sacred Heart’s positive effect on the education of young women and on the community as a whole. The proclamation recognized the school’s history and its mission to help its students pursue a life filled with faith, integrity and truth.
FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART RECOGNIZED FOR RENAISSANCE LEADERSHIP
Flintridge Sacred Heart Renaissance Leadership was globally rec ognized as a Distinguished School of Jostens Renaissance. The program is a global student leadership organization that focuses on providing resources to help schools create a vibrant school climate and culture. The group was founded in the spring of 2017 by Tologs who were dedicated to encouraging and recognizing a sense of pride that reflects the school’s academic performance, engagement, and community spirit. Five years later, our Renais sance leaders have made many impactful traditions that inspire our community as a whole.
STUDENTS & FACULTY SERVE IN COSTA RICA AS PART OF GLOBAL INITIATIVES PROGRAM
During Spring Break, 10 students went to Costa Rica as part of the school’s Global Initiatives program, led by our Director of Commu nity Life, Juli James with support from faculty members, Jessie Ryan and Christine Orihuela. This amazing experience included community development and service in La Fortuna, wildlife re habilitation work, surfing, zip lining, cultural immersion, Spanish practice, and much more! Students recorded a journal of each day in Costa Rica, to keep an account about their many adventures.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE PROGRAM CELEBRATES
HOLIDAYS OF NATIVE COUNTRIES
Throughout the year, the residential life program hosted a num ber of celebrations honoring the various cultures that are repre sented throughout the hall. The festivities drew a large number of both day and residential students. The dinners sought to foster the building of new relationships and community through table top activities. Festivities included Lunar New Year, Canada Day, Thanksgiving, Mid-Autumn Festival and Hispanic Heritage Month. In 2021-22, Flintridge Sacred Heart welcomed students from eight countries and four states.
FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART
A YEAR IN REVIEW
RESIDENTIAL LIFE ON THE HILL
AUGUST
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MOVE IN & ORIENTATION
BOWLING SEPTEMBER SEWING
OCTOBER
CANDLELIGHT MATRICULATION NOVEMBER CHRISTMASDECEMBER
JANUARY PIE MAKING FOR PI DAY MARCH LUNAR NEW YEARFEBRUARY IN-N-OUT BURGERAPRIL COLOR WARSMAY SENIOR FAREWELL JUNE
JOSHUA TREE
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SNAPSHOT
FROM THE HILL
A time-honored and loved tradition, every May, the seniors put their phsyics knowedge to the test by building cardboard boats to race in the annual physics regatta. Each team places their boats made of nothing but cardboard and tape in the pool and race from start to finish.
The team spirit and support each student has for each other is just as important as the laws of physics to make sure their boat doesn’t sink during the race. Not only is it a favorite time for the students that marks the school year coming to an end, but also for the faculty and staff who love seeing all the smiles and contagious laughter.
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COLLEGE SIGNING DAYS
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ATHLETICS
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
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ELLIE WILSON ‘22 Water Polo Penn State Behrend
GABBY ANICH ‘22 Swimming Illinois Institute of Technology
PEYTON DEJARDIN ‘22 Volleyball UC Berkeley
VICTORIA RAMIREZ ‘22 Softball Colby College
LAUREN BURROLA ‘22
Illustration California College of the Arts
CHARLIE HARDY ‘22 Acting New York University
NICOLE HENKE ‘22 Film and Television Loyola Marymount University
KAT PETROSSIAN ‘22 Film and Television Los Angeles College of Music
CULTIVATING CURIOUS MINDS
RESEARCH AT FLINT RIDGE SACRED HEART
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Project
Showing off a Senior Research
How often are you able to listen to high school students present research with such titles as “How to Make Medical Implants Safer: The Answer Might be in Red Wine” and “May the Force Be with You, and Also with You: Luke Skywalker--Christ of Star Wars”?
When students begin their college careers, they often find themselves overwhelmed by the amount of re search that has to be done. The graduating seniors at Flintridge Sacred Heart will have no such struggle. The fruits of their four-year experience in the school’s unique research program culminated during the Senior Research Showcase. At the Showcase, students enthu siastically and passionately shared findings from their year-long research projects.
language barriers on access to healthcare to the con sequences of post-Civil War politics on Black families. Honors engineering students used research methods to create and test brand new technology such as an integrated machine learning camera for wildlife detec tion and a portable prosthetic cooling system for lower extremity amputees.
Flintridge Sacred Heart’s groundbreaking research program was created to give young women experience writing and presenting at the quality that is immediately expected of them their freshman year of college. University-level instructors and librarians expressed that freshmen were entering without the mindset and skills required to carry out research.
“We start by cultivating curious minds. We encourage students to blend personal interests with academic ones as they explore the complex systems that make up our modern world. The capstone project reflects all that they learned through the year-long process,” said Nora Murphy, the creator and director.
- Nora Murphy
For their senior projects, students were encouraged to pursue areas that interested them. Projects covered subjects such as psychology, religion, the arts, and gender studies, with topics ranging from the impact of
At Flintridge Sacred Heart, learning and practicing research skills isn’t a one-day lesson or even a semes ter course. It is integrated into every class and subject from day one, but has a specific focus in the last year. After four years of growing research proficiency, these young women have the tools for questioning, synthe sizing and presenting information of all kinds. The Re search Showcase demonstrates that Flintridge Sacred Heart seniors are up to the challenges of college and beyond.
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WE START BY CULTIVATING CURIOUS MINDS. WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO BLEND PERSONAL INTERESTS WITH ACADEMIC ONES AS THEY EXPLORE THE COMPLEX SYSTEMS THAT MAKE UP OUR MODERN WORLD. THE CAPSTONE PROJECT REFLECTS ALL THAT THEY LEARNED THROUGH THE YEAR-LONG PROCESS.
VOICES FROM THE HILL
FEATURING OUR STUDENT JOURNALISTS
The talented students who write for the student-run news publication The Veritas Shield, capture the many stories and experiences of our commu nity throughout the year. The following stories are articles written by our student journalists. You can keep up with the latest articles by visiting veritasshield.fsha.org.
SENIORS REWIND ON LAST FOUR YEARS
By Caitlin Cruz, Editor-in-Chief
Ding-dong. The doorbell rings and with nerves and excite ment you rush to the door to see if the long-awaited red admissions box has come to let you know if you have been accepted to Flintridge Sacred Heart. A grin from ear to ear appears on your face as you see it on the floor. Opening it up, you start to envision the world of possibilities that high school on the Hill has to offer: compelling classes, soonto-be-best friends, overnight retreats, next-level sports, dances and so much more. You can’t wait to see how the next four years will all pan out.
This thrilling moment described took place four years ago for this year’s seniors. To say the least, the class of 2022 has gone through it all. They came in as 14-year-olds who’d never taken an AP, never driven a car and never heard of
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Covid. Now that they’re about to leave, they’re in a position to reflect on everything that they’ve gone through. “Going in, I thought I was going to be met with this class of perfect girls that I could find this perfect friend group in, and the more I went to school, the more I found myself being friends with a lot of different people, and I found my self really enjoying not having one solidified group,” Helena Locateli ‘22 said.
When talking with the current seniors, much of what they had to say about their time on the Hill had to do with the relationships formed with their fellow sisters.
“I wish I was more positive and outgoing the first three years because this year was the only year that I really came out of my shell and gave more chances to people outside
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of my friend group, which actually turned out to be a great decision,” Lanna Megerdichian ‘22 said.
The seniors are taking their last few months to reflect on the last four years and the personal growth they have made as young individuals.
“I think my attitude could have been better in high school, but I wouldn’t change anything. I’m for sure going to miss coming up here every day and seeing this group of girls. I truly don’t think there was a better fit for me,” Locateli said.
The class of 2022 had an unusual factor to get through given that they were one of the classes hit by a global pandemic. But even though Covid may have changed a lot about high school, the class of 2022 handled it with poise.
“I’m not that disappointed. Even though Covid did hit and prevented us from some traditional aspects of high school, it gave us a new perspective of our four years and gave us an experience that no other class would have,” Isabella Cao ‘22 said. “I’m just grateful that we can come together for our last year on the Hill and still be able to make new friends,
try new things and of course take part in the typical senior season of prom, Disneyland and privileges.”
Out of everything Covid affected, the one thing seniors most regret missing is the grade-level retreats. “It was a bit sad that our class didn’t partake in any of the big retreats, starting with the FSHlumber party, then the sophomore and junior year retreats and now the senior retreat, be cause I feel our class isn’t as close as it could have been,” Megerdichian said.
While the class of 2022 definitely had an out-of-the-ordi nary high school experience, most of them would prefer the term “extraordinary.”
“Yeah sure, we had our ups and downs, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything; it made me the person I am today,” Sara Park ‘22 said.
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Members of the Class of 2022 take a selfie after the Candle Rose Ceremony
THE AUTHENTICITY OF SERVICE ON THE HILL
By Siena Urquiza, Associate Editor
An eager pack of Tologs equipped with gloves, shovels and trash bags jumps out of the FSH shuttle van after a one-hour drive to the beach. As the sea breeze hits their warm faces, they begin their trek in the sand on their hunt for trash. After a few hours of picking up litter, the club members head home exhausted from what their day of service has brought them.
Service is one of the four Dominican Pillars, which also in clude study, prayer and community. These Pillars are guid ing principles for life at Flintridge Sacred Heart. Flintridge Sacred Heart’s approach to community service for Tologs is the school’s Dominican Service Program, which focuses on outreach service and service-learning. Outreach service is helping others through direct involvement in communities through projects like beach clean-ups, while service-learn ing is a more involved process that starts with researching why Tologs are helping a certain community before going into that community to put that research to work.
Service hours through both service-learning and outreach service are implemented in various ways, including through clubs, co-curriculars and affinity groups.
“We have a requirement for a grade nine [and 10] service; juniors and seniors intertwine service in religion class and in their [research projects]. All co-curriculars are required to do one service,” Director of Community Life Dr. Juli James said.
Students at FSH appreciate the service program because of the opportunities provided for Tologs to develop as people and help communities in need.
“Service has brought about a lot of transformative experi
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Students visiting Costa Rica prepare a meal
ences for all of us, it gives us joy, and we met a lot of great people while doing something good for the community around us,” Faith Blea ‘22, who is the service chair of Round Square, an international club for schools that features a service component, said.
Service makes a difference in those communities, and it helps Tologs grow spiritually. It also, however, boosts their college applications.
The challenge that FSH’s program faces is making sure the service done is authentic and consistent with the values associated with the Dominican Pillars. The challenge is making sure that students are not doing service to make their college applications look good.
“The fact that we have required service does make it a little bit fake for some people. I think it’s good that they’re doing the service, obviously,” Cassie Huston ’23 said. “But we could still work on why we’re doing the service [and ensure] it comes from the right place.”
Sometimes service is done to put on college applications,
and because of this, some Tologs see the motivations for volunteering as less than genuine.
“I was talking with my college counselor and he said that, apparently, if [college admissions] just see you start doing service junior year, it’s obvious that you’re just doing it for college,” Huston said.
Administrators on the Hill are attempting to address the challenge of inauthentic motivations to complete service. They want to push students to seek service opportunities they care about so that they are fully invested in the cause and want to help others rather than do service for comple tion and academic reward.
“Service should be from heart and head. You’re giving because you want to; it changes you in some way. You are learning something about the world, about the community by doing service,” Dr. James said.
One method to encourage investment in service at FSH is
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Students participated in Days for Girls sewing reusable feminine hygiene kits for girls in remote areas of the world who lose access to education when they begin menstruating.
through research that allows students to understand the significance of their service.
“We see the most value in what is called service-learning, which is a little bit different from service work. It’s a com bination of what we think traditionally of service work com bined with learning about the root causes of the service need,” Director of Library Services and Research Program Ms. Nora Murphy said. “When you’re just doing service work without having investigated the need, the community, the root cause, it doesn’t create a lasting desire to continue with that level of service.”
At FSH, every senior takes a class with a research com ponent, such as Engineering for Social Good or Faith and Media. In these classes, Tologs research the root cause of an issue that affects our world. Researching solutions to problems in the real world in the classroom through research is considered its own form of service-learning. “In the [class research projects], you’re learning about a
social issue, a problem facing our world, and then your service is how can I help fix it or meet the needs of that community I’m learning about?” religious studies teacher Ms. Kristina Ortega said.
Whether service is done through research or out in com munities, it is supposed to help people in need. FSH’s service program that has been integrated throughout the classes, co-curricular and clubs has one goal in mind, to help as many people and causes as possible.
“[The Dominican Service program on the Hill] really striv[es] for projects that everyone can easily participate in for the good of giving back to charity and our local com munities,” Blea said. “We strive really to build community through service and make this a key part of the school’s lifestyle.”
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Cleaning up the Beaches of Los Angeles
YOUR SUPPORT SPARKED HER PASSION
Alumnae support of the Flintridge Fund has continued the tradition of an independent Catholic, Dominican education where young women are encouraged to be courageous and embrace their passions. We are blessed and inspired by the legacy of support from our alumnae community as we empower young women to find their voice and embrace their passions.
NICOLE CHARKYCHAMI ‘06
My name is Nicole CharkyChami and I graduated from Flintridge Sacred Heart in 2006. In Fall 2022, I returned to the Hill as Communications Manager and Cross Country Assistant Coach. In many ways, it can be surreal to see teachers and staff that I knew as a student, and also see how the school has expanded. Although times have changed, the TOLOG spirit and mission is stronger than ever.
I’ve spent the last decade working in newsrooms, startups and higher education. My education at Flintridge Sacred Heart inspired me to pursue truth as a journalist, producer and educator. The commitment to equity and social justice that started in the classroom influenced my career decisions and every move I’ve made as a working professional.
This community completely changed the course of my life and gave me the courage to seek my passions. It sent me on a path to pursue truth in my professional life as a journalist and gave me the confidence to grow. As a teenager, Flintridge Sacred Heart was a source of stability, support and kindness. Even when my home life was rocky, this school community, my classmates and teachers were always there for me.
The news business can be a tough industry. And my determination to keep going started because I was inspired as a young woman to value dedication and resilience. Flintridge Sacred Heart helped define my character. I trusted myself and valued education because it was something no one could take away from me. That all started on the Hill.
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FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART HELPED DEFINE MY CHARACTER. I TRUSTED MYSELF AND VALUED
EDUCATION BECAUSE IT WAS SOMETHING NO ONE
COULD TAKE AWAY FROM ME. THAT ALL STARTED ON THE HILL.
Flintridge Sacred Heart is a special place and without my teachers and mentors — without their dedication — I would not have found my spark or persevered through challenging times. My curiosity and dreams all stemmed from finding my passions at Flintridge Sacred Heart. It’s why I returned to the Hill. It’s why I support the Flintridge Fund wholeheartedly.
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In Veritas, Nicole Charky-Chami ‘06 “
QWHY DOES YOUR FAMILY SUPPORT THE FLINTRIDGE FUND?
“I have always held a firm belief in the mission of Flintridge Sacred Heart and I want to do what I can to make sure the school can carry on its mission from year to year. Graduates of Flintridge Sacred Heart have gone on to become outspoken advocates for social issues like women’s rights, poverty, healthcare and diversity. It’s imperative that this school continues the important work of preparing graduates of Flintridge Sacred Heart to be effective leaders in their communities.”
Flintridge Sacred Heart empowers girls to find their voice, embrace their passions, align their goals with their true selves, and pursue their goals with determination. Alumnae support of the Flintridge Fund ensures that students can explore their interests from the arts, athletics, STEM and more.
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“We choose to support Flintridge Fund because we believe in the various goals that the Fund attempts to meet. One of the primary reasons we support the fund is our desire to see families who may not have the financial resources, but have smart, and motivated daughters, the opportunity to enroll their daughter in one of the best schools in the Los Angeles area.”
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- Jenna Gulick ‘13 Alumnae Association President
It’s hard to believe we’ve reached November already!
The start of a new academ ic year always feels like a new beginning for all of us. We’re ushering in a new freshmen class, new board members, and newly graduated members of our alumnae community.
When I had the opportunity to speak at this year’s graduation, I felt both excited and nervous for a very specific reason: I had deep respect for the resilience, talent, and intelligence of these soon—to—be graduates. It seemed - and still seems - that they had much more wisdom than I did when I was a senior at Flintridge Sacred Heart. So, I decided all I could do was to celebrate what I know to be true. Like any graduating class, they are only beginning to leave behind their own legacy. They’ve already lived through history—and they’re already starting to make it, too.
If you’re among the class of 2022, then please consider this another hearty congratulations and warm welcome. If you’ve already been part of this alum community, whether it’s been a few years or many decades, then please know how much you are still treasured and celebrated. There has never been a better time to acknowledge and harness our unique experiences, so we can ensure an empowering future for generations of students to come.
Thank you for your continued presence in our community. It wouldn’t be the same without you, and your impact truly makes a difference, both for fellow graduates and today’s students.
Wishing you the best,
Gulick ‘13
Alumnae Association President
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DEAR FELLOW ALUMNAE & FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART COMMUNITY, 2022-23 ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION BOARD JENNA GULICK ‘13 President MARY PATRICIA (WIDMANN) JAMES ‘79 Alumnae Engagement Lead Chair LISA MUNOZ BRUCHEY ‘89 Alumnae Engagement Co-Chair AMANDA PEREZ ‘14 Student Engagement Lead Chair LAUREN LOADVINE ‘12 Marketing & Development, Lead Chair MAYA RICHARD-CRAVEN ‘12 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair DESHAWN SAMAD ‘11 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair EDITH SALCEDO ‘06 International Relations Chair LAUREN HERNANDEZ ‘05 Past President
ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHTS
LISA BROWNEBANIC ‘86
RETIRED U. S. ARMY VETERAN AND FACULTY MEM BER Florida Atlantic University
Lisa Browne-Banic ‘86 graduated from Flintridge Sacred Heart. It took just one year of living on campus in the resi dence hall for Lisa to feel part of the Flintridge Sacred Heart community and embrace all that the school provides. Lisa learned to be confident, thanks to the experiences, teachers, Sisters, and classmates that surrounded her. Browne-Banic and a fellow Tolog started the first ever Cross-Country team at Flintridge Sacred Heart, which was coached by her AP Math teacher. Since then the team has grown from two play ers to more than twenty.
After graduating from Flintridge Sacred Heart, Browne-Banic went on to Gonzaga University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations and Broadcast Journalism while also participating in Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). After graduating, she had a job in marketing and communi cations while a reserve for the Army. After 9/11, she went into active duty in South Korea, Washington and at the United States Southern Command Headquarters in South Florida. After putting in 20 years of service she retired from the Army. In 2019, she pursued a master’s degree in education at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). She is now pursuing her PhD and is teaching public affairs at FAU.
Browne-Banic, who describes her career path as “fulfilling,” thanks Flintridge Sacred Heart for providing the education and support so she could develop the confidence needed to experiment with different life paths that may have intimidat ed her otherwise. She is grateful to the Sisters, her teachers, and her lifelong friendships for getting her through even the toughest of times. According to Lisa, her greatest accom plishment was having her daughter. When she looks at her daughter now, she sees a young girl who has the courage to do whatever she sets her mind to. “I know in my heart she learned that from me, and I learned that from Flintridge Sa cred Heart,” said Brown-Banic. our service men and women for your time, dedication and service to our country.
ALESANDRA “ALI” LOZANO ‘08, MSW
VO TING RIGHTS OUTREACH
COOR DINATOR
Texas
Civil Rights Project
Alesandra “Ali” Lozano ‘08, an author and speaker on the voting rights circuit in Texas, originally wanted to pursue a career in international affairs with an emphasis on Latin America. It wasn’t until her time at George Washington Uni versity, where she joined an LGBTQ non-violent civil disobedi ence group, that the entire trajectory of her career began to shift as she discovered a passion for local politics.
While a community organizer in DC, she snagged a political fellowship at the Women’s Campaign Fund, now called She Should Run, a women-led political organization conducting electoral campaign work. Responsible for recruiting candi dates to run, Lozano was passionate about her work on the campaigns. In 2013, Lozano moved to Texas, continuing her work at the same organization remotely. She started to take interest in the electoral landscape in Texas, and realized she wanted to get more involved in the voting rights space. She landed a job in the outreach department at the Texas Freedom Network, which specializes in mobilizing college students to become civically engaged and registered to vote. Through her work, she saw how college students, Black, Latinx and other Texans of color face restrictions in exer cising their right to vote without intimidation. “Working on voting rights felt like the space where I could have the biggest impact on the things I want to see changed in this country,” said Lozano.
Now, Lozano advocates for the disenfranchised in her community and by extension for all of us. Her commitment to social justice is inspiring to all of us. She will surely be a national leader in the near term.
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BRITTANY MARIE SALAS ‘09
CREATOR OF SĀDU Climate Crisis App
Brittany Salas graduated from Flintridge Sacred Heart in 2009. After leaving the Hill she wanted to pursue a career in inter national relations and economic development so she made the choice to go to Fordham University where she was a dou ble major in International Political Economy and Philosophy. While at Fordham she participated and led three international volunteering projects to Ecuador and South Africa respec tively. She also continued her career as a D1 springboard div er, making it to Atlantic 10 finals for three consecutive years.
After college Salas spent a year working in New York City as an economic development policy advocate. As a policy advocate she helped allocate a million dollars in city funding for worker cooperative training programs, which helped small businesses transition into an employee owned and operated governance structure. Then she went to NYU for a Master in Global Affairs with a focus on Energy and Environmental Policy.
While in Berlin Salas started a climate tech innovation platform to develop innovation strategies for energy utilities and scout for investment opportunities on behalf of venture capital funds. Ultimately this journey gave her insight into why climate change was happening and how difficult it was to create an adequate response to the crisis. She decided to use this information to start a company of her own and tackle the problem head on. Salas shared that what she has ac complished thus far was influenced by her time at Flintridge Sacred Heart and the focus on holistic development, includ ing community, sports and academics. Learning how to set a schedule, prioritize and stay dedicated throughout those four years, while also embracing the experience as a teenager in an all-girls school, created a set of everlasting positive habits that pervade her work today.
Currently Salas is the co-founder and CEO of Sādu, an app that rewards healthy lifestyles with trees planted in global reforestation projects. The app leverages smartwatches to connect a sense of personal well-being to the environment, allocating financial contributions to sustainability projects for every calorie burned and giving everyone the opportunity to invest in nature-based solutions to climate change.
When asked what she loves most about the school, Salas shared, “My family sacrificed a lot in order for me to go to Flintridge Sacred Heart and I want them to know that it was absolutely worth it. The standard to which we hold ourselves, as a community of graduates, is unparalleled and gives us the ability to accomplish amazing things! I am super grateful for the foundation Flintridge Sacred Heart created for me.”
DIANA LOEHR STONE ‘60
RETIRED MANAGER Moonfarmer.com
Diana Loehr Stone ‘60 is a retired Operations Manager at Moonfarmer.com. Throughout her career, she was a television and commercial film producer, primarily working on public affairs and documentary pro gramming. She attended her 60th class reunion virtually in November 2020 when the traditional spring event got post poned due to COVID-19.
With applications now open for the 2022-23 school year, Stone shares some of her most memorable experiences, favorite spot on campus, and advice for those applying. When she was a student, attendance at morning Mass before school was an option; now, students attend special Masses about once a month on Holy Days. To this day, it feels natural for Stone to meditate, study beloved spiritual teachings and pray in the early mornings because of this experience attending Mass on the Hill. Her favorite spot on campus was study hall, which many may remember as enrichment, a time where students can meet with teachers or get a head start on homework or projects.
Stone also lived on the Hill and built impactful relationships and bonds with her fellow students in the residence hall. She feels joy and peaceful energy every time she is on the Hill. For those looking to apply to Flintridge Sacred Heart, Stone shares the following advice: “Follow your heart’s desire; if you feel a calling, a tug toward Flintridge Sacred Heart— do everything in your power to make it happen!”
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ALUMNAE EVENTS 2021-22
90TH ANNIVERSARY MASS
A twist to our Alumnae Association Family Mass that allowed us to celebrate our 90th Anniversary in a very special way. Father Brendan Busse, S.J. led this momentous mass for our Flintridge Sacred Heart community. The Mass was followed by a light reception, fun and fellowship.
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Abby Davitt ‘12 assists with communion
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ALUMNAE EVENTS 2021-22
FAMILY FUN FEST
235 Alumnae, Family and Friends made their way up the Hill for an afternoon of fun! The event included activities such as: bounce house, face painting, petting zoo, photo booth, pumpkin decorating, ornament making, and candy station.
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Sr. Carolyn makes a new friend
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ALUMNAE EVENTS 2021-22
GOLDEN YEAR REUNION
Alumnae from the classes of ‘70, ‘71, ‘72 (due missed years because of COVID) were invited to an evening especially for them to celebrate 50 beautiful years since they walked the halls, stairs and hills. The event included tours, luncheon, and the presentation of special Golden Diplomas.
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VERITAS COMMUNION BREAKFAST
Students and significant women in their lives were invited to a beautiful welcome Mass followed by breakfast. This year we celebrated the Dominican Pillar of Service, which was especially poignant during the year of St. Joseph, the humble foster father of our Lord.
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ALUMNAE REUNION DAY
An unforgettable event where we celebrated and honored Golden Diploma recipients Class of 1972, all graduation years ending in ‘2 and ‘7, and Distinguished Alumnae Award recipients. In addition, Flintridge Sacred Heart honored Carla Suarez-Capdet ‘98 and established a scholarship in her memory. Highlights included campus tours, a social hour, dinner, and awards ceremony.
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2022 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNAE
Flintridge Sacred Heart recognizes distinguished alumnae for outstanding achievements in their adult lives. Our alumnae are fortunate to be among a community filled with strong leaders and innovative minds that have positively impacted the world.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD JOANNE DIAZ SO ‘04
INTERNAL MEDICINE AT NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO
Joanne Diaz So ‘04 knows what it means to be successful while remaining true to herself, her family and her faith. She was selected to become a part of the 1% of 1% of the nation by entering the United States Naval Academy. After graduating with a major in chemistry she entered the Medical Corps (a rigorous selection process to commission 15 Naval Officers a year to become doctors upon graduation) and has been practicing a career in Internal Med icine at Naval Medical Center San Diego. More importantly, So has been supporting the health and care of active duty sailors, retired veterans, and their families.
In recognition of her exemplary work, diligence, commitment, and honor of her professional career and conduct, So was awarded Junior Officer of the Year in 2017, as well as Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and the National Defense Service Medal. She was recently promoted to Lieutenant Commander. However, no amount of awards can express how she saves lives, counsels fami lies, mentors others, and loves her family and God.
So credits the success of her career, her true calling, with the faith her parents and grandparents endowed her with and the same faith that Flintridge Sacred Heart helped flourish and catch fire.
SERVICE TO FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART AWARD
ANNETTE RICCHIAZZI
IGNITING THE TOLOG SPIRIT
For Annette Ricchiazzi ‘90, ded ication to the spirit of Veritas did not end with her graduation. Even when her daughters left Flintridge Sacred Heart, she never stopped advocating for the school and its continued success. When she talks about Flintridge Sacred Heart, people can’t help but feel her enthusiasm and excite ment for this institution. She truly represents the school’s Domini can values.
Beyond embodying the Tolog spirit, Ricchiazzi answered the call to leadership. She served as Alumnae Association president for three years at a time when the association was not as strong. Through
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Ricchiazzi’s leadership along with Sister Carolyn McCormack, O.P. and Paula Mayes Orlandini ‘71, the association has come back stron ger and more profound. She later served while a Tolog parent as a Parent Ambassador and President of Friends of the Arts. Drawing from her professional experience with educational institutions and non-profit organizations, she has been invaluable in helping the school thrive no matter what her role or responsibilities.
In her address to the class of 2012 she said that her connection to Flintridge Sacred Heart has been “truly a constant, never-fading source of light.” Ricchiazzi has kept that light burning bright within her and continues to ignite the spark in others as well.
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SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY CARLA SUAREZ-CAPDET ‘98
CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SALUD Y CARIÑO
Carla Suarez-Capdet ‘98 dedicated her life to helping others, especially children, who could not advocate for them selves. Her passion was working for children with special needs and advocating for them in the LAUSD schools. She worked closely with Speak UP, an organization of parents advocating for equitable public education, and was recognized with the Parent of the Year Award in 2021.
Suarez-Capdet’s passion for her activism stemmed from her son Jordi, who was diagnosed with Autism. She became his biggest advocate and supporter going back to school to pursue a degree in Child Development with a focus in Special Education. She then focused her efforts not only on ensuring that her son’s needs were
met, but those of kids like him. She attended and spoke at count less school board meetings and was truly a force in special needs advocacy groups. She was deeply passionate and not afraid to speak her truth.
Her life embodied what it means to be a graduate of Flintridge Sacred Heart. Carla leaves a profound legacy of service that will live on within the hearts of everyone she met, and especially in her three boys.
A scholarship fund was established in her honor during the Alumnae Reunion Ceremony in April of 2022.
RISING STAR
ELIZABETH ROJAS ‘13
CONNECTING COMMUNITY THROUGH GERONTOLOGY
Elizabeth Rojas ‘13, spent time since graduating from Flintridge Sacred Heart working at the National Center for Elder Abuse (NCEA) and various other local hospitals, such as Huntington Hospital, Cedars-Sinai, and USC Caruso Catholic Center. The NCEA is where Elizabeth fell in love with helping people and decided to spend her life dedicated to “pay it forward” to the elderly. She at tended USC for her undergrad and completed a degree in Bachelor of Science in Lifespan Health. Due to her exceptional community service during her time as an undergraduate, Elizabeth was honored by the school with an award called the “Order of Troy.” From there, she has continued on to attend the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. During her schooling, Elizabeth was given the oppor tunity to study abroad in Tel Aviv and worked at local hospitals with her professors.
Her actions and goals has shown that not only has she made contributions to her family and local community but her global community.
Elizabeth Rojas is already a leader. Her goal for the future is one that would have her serving her community. She has already given speeches at USC about gerontology and her passionate connec tion to it. Her story has already been told on The Youth Movement Against Alzheimer’s Facebook Page. Elizabeth is also the Graduate Student Representative for USC Student Gerontology Association. She will continue moving forward and setting an example that the rest of our Flintridge Sacred Heart community will be proud of.
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CLASS NOTES
1988
Monica Maya Simpson
Article Published in San AntonioWoman by
Diane Carlotti DiConti
I had the good fortune to be able to attend my 70th class reunion at Flintridge Sacred Heart this past April. Since I was the only one from the class of 1952 to attend and the oldest person there, I received the traditional long stemmed red roses and a standing ovation. My daughter Laura, who drove me to the event, and I were honored to have Sister Carolyn sit with us at our table. She was such a gracious host.
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Sydne Gilbert
It’s been an interesting few years since the start of COVID, but my biggest news is I married the love of my life–Damien! We got married on March 5 in what was lovingly described as a beautiful, dark, Victorian fairytale wedding. Not only did I become a wife, but I became a Mom to his handsome 13-year-old son, Xander. We bought our home in Santa Clarita and are living our happily ever after.
In other news, after 23 years of working in radio, I crossed over to working as an Account Manager and Media Buyer at an ad agency. It’s been a nice change of pace and has given me back my nights and weekends so I can spend more time with my family.
We retained about 70 avocado trees and also some citrus. A veggie and herb garden is a must that we look forward to each year! In ad dition to farming, my husband and I run Strata Aviation Arts, a small art company honoring the heroes and legends of aviation history. One of our art pieces is hanging somewhere at Flintridge Sacred Heart honoring fellow alum, Beverly Beesemyer. I can’t believe 2021 marks our 50th anniversary of graduation from Flintridge Sacred Heart! I guess I won’t have to worry if my Golden Diploma is signed!
It’s true that time flies when you’re having fun! Cheers TOLOGS! I think of you often with fond memories.
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Jennifer McDonald
I am the mother of two incredible sons, 18 and 20. I am currently the Executive Director of the Patient Experience for the Loma Linda University Health system. My role is to champion a cultural trans formation resulting in creating the optimal patient/family/staff/ provider/student experience.
Monica Simpson, Senior Pricing Analyst, Booz Allen Hamilton Monica Simpson’s father, an industrial engineer who raised his daughters to value math and science, made sure she dove into STEM head-on. “He had been a math teacher, and he expected us to do well. He would always tell us if you can do math, you can do anything.”
Simpson’s career certainly reflects that. Spanning from industrial to cost engineering, she understands not only how things are produced but how to price that production. “‘ Pricing Analysts’ are the people who work with the proverbial ‘spreadsheets from Hell'” is how she jokingly explains her role at Booz Allen Hamilton.
“It keeps my brain active. I am always learning new things. And knowing how hard it is to develop, produce, market, sell and sus tain new technology gives me an appreciation for other tech I was never a part of developing.”
She believes there are many opportunities for women in the tech industry. “Women are incredibly flexible, have a great ability to multitask, and are emotionally intelligent. In today’s world of work, where there are virtual teams, teams of teams, lots of different specialties from various parts of an organization or business col laborating to innovate something new, those skills are important.”
She sees mentoring as key to growing the number of women in technology. “With women still seriously underrepresented in many STEM fields, it can be hard for a young woman to visualize and pursue success. Studies indicate that when women in STEM have female peers to support them, they’re less likely to drop out of doctoral programs,” she explains.
With that in mind, Simpson, who attributes her love of engineering to her passion for problem-solving, started a STEM club at St. Anthony Catholic School for her daughter and her classmates. “It’s very important if we want to encourage women in STEM and technology early on. It’s important to give back.”
She also speaks at schools to encourage students to pursue science. “It really makes a difference when you encourage people around you, and you treat people with respect, and you encourage them. When you look at someone, look at what’s the best they have in there. Bring the best out of them. Instead of looking at what’s wrong with them, look at what’s right with them.
“I was blessed to have a mom and dad who encouraged me in math and science, and I have had mentors encourage me when things got difficult or when I felt like giving up. That’s why I decided to give back to the community, encourage children and give them hope and open their eyes to STEM. We need to open their eyes to what they can see or what they can be.”
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Dawn Robinette
Fay Tian
We welcomed a future TOLOG Sicily, on June 3, 2022. (1)
Molly Underwood Kazimiroff
My husband Bobby and I, welcomed our daughter, Eleanor Louise, on April 16, 2022. We are settling in now as a family of three.
For contact information of any of your classmates, please reach out to the alumnae office at alumnae@fsha.org.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
The Flintridge Sacred Heart community remembers the following alumnae, family members and friends and asks you to keep their families in your thoughts and prayers.
This list honors those who have passed since the last issue of “The View from the Top” as well as those who we have recently been informed of. If you would like Flintridge Sacred Heart to remember your loved one, please email alumnae@fsha.org.
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Gareth Davies
Janet Sacra Florence ‘62
Robert “Bob” Harper Richard Hurley Mary McKibben-Perry ‘72
Glenda Nicholas Kathleen Doherty Paredes ‘61 Marie Eikrem Rawcliffe ‘67 Michelle Guillen Reyes Judith Stafford Spangler ‘63 Patricia Halterman Stuth ‘61 Charles Toogood Virginia Giordano Weddle ‘53
Robert “Bob” Harper ( Kathleen ‘08 ) | 1950-2021
The Flintridge Sacred Heart community is saddened to report that Robert “Bob” Harper, father of Kathleen Harper ‘08, passed away peace fully in his home in La Cañada Flintridge on December 31, 2021, at the age of 71. Harper was an invaluable leader for Flintridge Sacred Heart during an important time of transformation. But more than that he was a father, a husband and a friend.
A tremendous supporter of Flintridge Sacred Heart, Harper served as Chair of the Board of Directors. His steady and thoughtful leadership helped evolve the Board’s role in the
school into what it is today. Harper helped guide the school through its first strategic plan, led the construction of the Mozilo Center for the Arts and helped negotiate the Master Plan with the City of La Cañada Flintridge.
Throughout his personal and professional life, Harper re mained dedicated to his roots and constantly gave back to charitable causes, especially those that reflected his love of Catholic education.
Harper ’s children Brendan, Matthew and Kathleen were able to spend significant time with him this past year as he battled cancer, listening to his stories, getting advice and relishing in his love. Joan was always at his side, giving him love, support and comfort to the end of his life. He is also survived by his sister Annette, her husband Mark, and niece Christina.
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ANN UAL REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY
A MESSAGE FROM SARAH SIMA MCCANN
CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On behalf of the Board of Directors, faculty, staff, and students, I would like to express our gratitude and ap preciation for your prayers and support throughout the 2021-2022 school year. Flintridge Sacred Heart celebrated 90 years last year with wonderful achievements and great success.
With our students back on campus, the Mozilo Family Center for the Arts has once again been filled with creative energy and inspiring performances; student-athletes resumed the legacy of competitive sports; Academic Decathlon and Speech & Debate carried on with great successes and accolades, and the Senior Research Showcase amazed and opened our eyes to what is possible in our world.
Flintridge Sacred Heart engaged its membership in Round Square, attending international conferences, meetings, and service trips abroad to discover and embrace different cultures and nationalities in ways that promote important and lasting understanding and respect.
The inaugural Bridge Scholarships were awarded to several incoming students, the Johansing Golf Tournament saw its highest attendance yet, and the funds raised at our annual Gala hit record highs in support of the Phase II classroom renovation project. This summer, our campus realized this second phase of renovation on time and within budget, providing vibrant and inspired learning spaces this Fall.
With joy and renewed spirit, we are back to school!
As we look ahead, we are focused on our commitment to mis sion - being in right relationship within, among and beyond.
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The theme of right relationship, as reflected in Catholic Social Teach ing, echoes throughout our academic spaces, on our athletic fields and courts, and in the souls and expres sions of our artists. Our Dominican values and Catholic heritage are instilled in the foundation of Flintridge Sacred Heart. Our mission is alive on the Hill.
We continue to appreciate our outstanding faculty and staff who are committed to providing the strongest educational experience for our students, continuously inspiring our girls to discover their voices, to question their world, and to know themselves. The spirit of our alumnae community adds to the student experience daily through the presence and impact of many talented alumnae employees and seasonal coaches and over 30 legacy Tologs.
Now, we look towards the future and to the initiation of a leader ship succession plan several years in the making. The Board has been intentional about forming a strategy to ensure a smooth and successful transition of leadership and retention of our mission and values. This year, it is with great fondness and deep gratitude that we prepare for Sr. Celeste’s departure, joining in celebration to honor her 20 years of leadership and her mean ingful legacy on the Hill.
The Board of Directors are grateful to our community and share excitement for our school’s future.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Sima McCann ‘96 Chair, Board of Directors
Dear Flintridge Sacred Heart Community,
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AS WE LOOK AHEAD, WE ARE FOCUSED ON OUR COMMITMENT TO MISSION - BEING IN RIGHT RELATIONSHIP WITHIN, AMONG AND BEYOND. THE THEME OF RIGHT RELATIONSHIP, AS REFLECTED IN CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING, ECHOES THROUGHOUT OUR ACADEMIC SPACES, ON OUR ATHLETIC FIELDS AND COURTS, AND IN THE SOULS AND EXPRESSIONS OF OUR ARTISTS.
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- Sarah Sima McCann ‘96 Chair, Board of Directors
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Jeffrey Bennett Lia Carter
Sarah Sima McCann ‘96 Chair
Sister Carolyn McCormack, O.P. President
Pete Collins
Thomas Doud Kevin Ehrhart Ann Holmquist, Ed.D.
Robert (Bob) Huston Frances Marick
Barbara Marshall
Barbara Dugas Patterson
Juli Goodwin Roginson ‘87
Colleen Welsh
With Grateful Hearts…
Flintridge
JOHN HROVAT
We are very grate ful to John Hrovat who has served three terms on our Board of Direc tors. Hrovat’s two daughters Marina ’14 and Juliana ’16, are graduates of Flintridge Sacred Heart. As Chair of the Master Plan (now Building and Grounds) Committee, Hrovat’s expertise, skill and generous spirit guided us through the long and challenging Specific Plan pro cess with the City of La Cañada Flintridge. His pres ence at numerous committee meetings during the construction of the Mozilo Family Center for the Arts and, most recently, the work on Phase II of “Building Tomorrow Today,” our Classroom Renovation proj ect, is deeply appreciated. Just this past year, with Facilities Director, Eric Pivovoroff, Hrovat engaged the Building and Grounds Committee in the renovation of our third cabin at Lake Arrowhead. We are grateful, beyond words, for Hrovat’s leadership and his skilled and generous guidance in all our important construc tion projects. We wish him the very best.
MARY F. JOHNSON
Retirement and an oppor tunity to enjoy beautiful days on the central Coast of California brought Mary Johnson’s resignation at the end of her first term as a Director on Flintridge Sacred Heart’s Board! A long-time friend of the Dominican Sisters and former principal at San Marino High School, Johnson brought her wisdom and experience to our Education Committee and to our Board meetings. We are grateful for her generous service and celebrate this new chapter in her life.
SISTER CECILIA CANALES, OP
As Congregational Prioress and representative of the Dominican Sisters, Sister Cecilia has been a part of our Board of Directors for the past five years. Her presence among us has been engaging and very supportive. The Sisters’ commitment to Flintridge Sacred Heart, as one of their sponsored ministries of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose these past ninety years, draws so much gratitude from all of us on the Hill. It is good to know that Sister Cecilia’s new assignment is to our Sisters’ community here on the Hill! She won’t be far away from us. Thank you, Sister Cecilia, for your presence among us these past years; we are grateful to you for all your support!!
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Sacred Heart President, Sister Carolyn McCormack O.P., would like to thank these dedicated members of the Board of Directors for their incredible service to the school.
The strong 2020-21 financial report is a testament to our guiding principles – financial priorities driven by strategic planning, the responsible stewardship of finances and working within budgetary guidelines. Fundraising is just as critical. Contributions to the Flintridge Fund, Gala and the Golf Tournament, endowment funds and capital projects, ensure the school’s financial stability and ability to provide sky-high opportunities for our students.
2021-22 ANNUAL REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY FINAN CIAL REPORT 2021-22
OPERATING REVENUE 2021-22 OPERATING EXPENSES 2021-22 77% 8% 4% 5% 4% 2% 69% 12% 5% 4% 2% 1% 1% NET TUITION REVENUE GIFTS & DONATIONS INVESTMENT INCOME SUMMER PROGRAMS & OTHER FEE INCOME PANDEMIC RELIEF FUNDING COMPENSATION & BENEFITS FACILITIES & CAPITAL EXPENDITURE FOOD ADMINISTRATION & OTHER ATHLETIC/RETREATS EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 3% RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 3% HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
54 Your Gifts Make All the Difference!$ 539,000 FOR CAPITAL PROJECT $900 $800 $700 $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 Flintridge Fund (IN THOUSANDS) 0 200 400 600 800 1000 $562 $853 $694 $736 $757 $808 $818 $730 $766 $743 $653 $21 $18 $15 $12 $9 $6 $3 $0 0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 6/30/12 6/30/13 6/30/14 6/30/15 6/30/16 6/30/17 6/30/18 6/30/19 6/30/20 6/30/21 6/30/22 Endowment and Reserves (IN MILLIONS) $20.8 $14.6 $16.9 $16.8 $14.2 $16.7 $14.1 $15.5$16.3$16.8 $13.0 $ 410,000 FOR RESTRICTED PURPOSES Primarily Tuition Assistance $ 653,000 FOR PROGRAMS Flintridge Fund
ON PHILANTHROPY
BUILDING TOMORROW TODAY
CAMPAIGN UPDATE
As a Catholic, Dominican school, Flintridge Sacred Heart is committed to educating the whole person in a setting that allows adolescent girls to flourish into young women who are well-prepared for college and beyond. The school is continually updating its programs, curriculum and physical spaces to carry on these traditions of excellence.
In 2017, the school began the “Building Tomorrow Today” capital campaign, which raised funds to renovate the middle hallway and classrooms of the main school building. This was followed by the recent opening of the Mozilo Family Center for the Arts and the renovation of the Residential Life Building.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Flintridge Sacred Heart was able to begin remodeling of the freshman wing of the building. The proceeds from the spring Gala went directly to this project. The remodeling of the freshman wing includes upgrades to classrooms, creating new state-of-the-art learning spaces to help students excel as well as renovations to the hallways and corridor.
These renovated classrooms will improve outcomes today and inspire our students to dream big, think creatively, and pursue their passions wherever life takes them.
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Phase Three - the final stage in this project - will begin in May 2023. We invite you to partner with us to transform our high school classrooms into 21st century student-centered learning spaces where our students are empowered to wonder, be curious and seek truth in an environment best suited to their needs.
For more information and naming opportunities, please contact Katie McGorman at kmcgorman@fsha.org or (626) 685-8550.
DONOR ROLL
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Kristen (Geraci ‘90) and Steve Anderson The Georgina-Fredrick Childrens Foundation Michelle and Robert Nydam Lynda (Powers ‘55) and William Steere, Jr. Patricia Traviss ‘49 Colleen and Luke Welsh
2022 DANCE CONCERT
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ON PHILANTHROPY TOLOGS GO GLOBAL
Tologs are going global! This spring, Flintridge Sacred Heart was approved as a Global Member of Round Square. Round Square (www.roundsquare.org) is a consortium of 250 like-minded schools in 50 countries on every continent that promote global experiential learning, character development, and global collaboration and service activities. Flintridge Sacred Heart will be one of only two Los Angeles area schools who belong to this exclusive international organization. Membership in Round Square will open up unlimited possibilities for our students to become lead ers in our community and citizens of an interconnected world.
The Round Square organization is most noted for its approach to embedding character education, leadership development, service, experiential learning, democracy and internationalism in the existing framework of member schools. These form the six IDEALS of the program. Flintridge Sacred Heart is already practicing these IDEALS in our teaching and learning; our values and mission state ment embody the Round Square ethos and philosophy.
Flintridge Sacred Heart welcomed its first Round Square exchange student, Catalina Svetlana Aliaga Romanello, for a one month cultur al exchange. Catalina is a student at Markham College in Lima, Peru. While living in the residence hall Catalina experienced an amazing cultural exchange, academic exploration, and sightseeing.
As a Global Member of Round Square, Flintridge Sacred Heart will have access to amazing opportunities that will benefit our entire school, faculty and staff. These include international and regional conferences, service trips, student exchanges, student leadership and collaborations with schools around the world. In the near future there are plans for Tologs to go on service trips to Costa Rica, Nepal, Puerto Rico and more. In addition, Flintridge Sacred Heart sent a full delegation to the Fall 2022 Round Square International Conference in London and continue exchanges with schools such as Markham College and many others.
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Zip-lining experience
Costa Rica
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DONOR ROLL
We extend our sincere thanks to the generous donors who supported Flintridge Sacred Heart’s 2020-21 Flintridge Fund. Thanks to you, we raised $653,000 for our students, teachers and programs. The Flintridge Fund is the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts, providing critical support to our academic programs and educational initiatives, professional development fund and tuition assistance program. Your contributions make an impact each and every day
The following list reflects contributions made through June 30, 2021.
VERITAS LEADERSHIP SOCIETY
$3,000 +
Julie and Scott Acosta
Laura and Nick Agakanian ♥ Catherine Smith Andrews ‘98 ♥
Jasmine and Anthony Aramian Elizabeth and Michael Bazdarich Jennifer and Scott Beltz Julieta and Jeffrey Bennett ♥ Adrienne (Cunha ‘77) a nd Robert Bolger ♥ Moya and Peter Collins ♥ Delia and Gerald Cotter
DeJardin Family ♥ Lydia Estrada and Dennis Driscoll Melanie (Hitchcock ‘86) and Doug Frey ♥ Nancy (Sheedy ‘64) and Michael Fusco ♥ Qingzhi Hu and Shiquan Gao
Jessie and Yuri Genyk
Shelley and Doug Halley Annette and Dale Hanks
Norma Hanlin
Kerry and Chris Harahan Kathleen Hirrel ‘00 ♥
Kathryn and Charles Hofgaarden ♥ Emily Wei and Charles Huang Beth and Bob Huston ♥ David and Beverly Katz ♥ Mary Pinola and Charles Kenny ♥ Samantha and Peter Knight ♥ Monica and William Kostelnik ♥ Darla and Sam Longo ♥ Ivonne and Austin Low ♥
Frances and Robert Marick Marina L. Marrelli ‘78 and Robert J. Anslow ♥ Barbara Marshall ♥ Sarah (Sima ‘96) and Shawn McCann ♥ Katheryn and Tom McCarthy Myrna and David McLane Shannon Morzov ‘94 ♥ Bri and Jake Mota Michelle and Robert Nydam Janet Orlandini-Mayes ‘67 Nancy Kapec-Pittson and Glenn Pittson Elizabeth and Janah Risha ♥ John and Teresa Salvo ♥ Anne and Keith Sharp Lynda (Powers ‘55) and William Steere, Jr. ♥ Monica and Barry Stipe Narine and Chuck Stygar Carol (Kellogg ‘80) and Charles Toogood Kathleen and Tim Von der Ahe ♥ Colleen and Luke Welsh ♥ Sufang Zhu and Feng Xu
Richard Dunn Family Foundation
1931 SOCIETY
Florinda and Christopher Bailey ♥ Pat and Lee Bird
Pattie and Dave Bolstad Christina Brandt-McMorrine ‘10 Kate and Ryan Candelora Limin Cai and Daisy Dai Elisabeth Seitz and Joseph DeRobertis
Colleen Flanagan Donatucci ‘79
Michele and Tom Doud
Tiffany Smith Ewing ‘98
Amy Fujishige ‘89 and Harry Sun
Margie and John Green
Regina (Esteras ‘78) and John Haggar ♥ Robin and Michael Hughes ♥
XiaoYing He and Guo Chang Jiang
Darcelia Wilson-Jones and Danny Jones ♥ Alyssa and Christopher Kilpatrick Sonik Krikorian ‘97
Charlotte Layland ‘86
Rita (Illig ‘76) and Klaus Liebelt ♥
Brigitte Bourque and Gregory Liegey, Jr. T.C. Detchemendy Mansfield ‘68
Gale and John Musker ♥
Renee and Chad Norton
Teresa and Donald Oakland
Rose and John Orlandini
Erin (Sheedy ‘90) and Simon Owen
Cynthia and Nishan Partamian
Kathleen (Smith ‘90) and Henry L. Reichert Jim Robinson
Amy and Chris Schad
Mary Schor Secord ‘62
Patricia and Michael J. Smith
Barbara Healy Smith ‘72
Michelle and Stephen Tomasulo Gloria Diaz Ventura ‘96 ♥ ♦
Ann and Randall Wetzel ♥
Julie Sparks Wilson ‘73 ♥ Yvette and Pierre Wuu
DONORS
$1 – 1930
Cheryl (Vessadini ‘71) and Steven Abbey ♥ Sue and Jason Abriel
Leila and Raul Acevedo ♥ Lisette Acevedo, Ph.D. ‘93
Rick Adams ♥ Maria and John Adriano ♥ Beatriz and Enrique Alejo, Jr. Ivana Alejo ‘21
Sandy and Alan Alford Ivanka Algorri
Teresa and Carlos Alpuerto Carolyn and Bob Altman ♥ Sandra and Marco Alvarez Rachel Ambrose ♥ ♦
Kristen (Geraci ‘90) and Steve Anderson Joan Anderson
Anne and Terrence Anderson
Lisa and Rick Anderson
Christy Cummings Aneja ‘00 ♥ Savonia and Anthony Angelica ♥
Anonymous
Jacqueline and Manuel Antonio Kim and Sebastian Apodaca Jocelyn and Roberto Aquino
Angelina Arevalos ‘21
Sergio Arevalos Lizza and Manuel Armas
Oscar Ascencio ♥ ♦
Tracy and Roel Astacaan Sister Annunciata Auletta, O.P. Adriana Avelar
Julia Ayala ‘16
Denise and Robert Bacall Megan Bacall ‘15
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$1931 – 2,999
Tom Badzey ♦
Jennifer Bahou ♥ ♦
Ana Cristina Bailey ‘21
Michele Pieksma Baker ‘82 ♥
Marie Faccini Baker
Emily Mitchell and Shawn Bakke
Meghan McKenna Balding ‘01
Gayle and John Ball
Lydia and Joseph Banales ♥
Ileana and Neil Barber
Brett Barnard ♥
Nina and Michael Barragan
Mary Douglass Barron ‘73
Karen and Raffie Barsamian Catherine Bauer ‘20
Lee Bean and Michele Bauer-Bean Nicole Bednar ‘21
Jorge Bello ♥ ♦
Amanda Bennett ‘11
Gail Bernstein
Rosa and Mark Bernstein ♥
Denise Dal Ponte Bilotta ♥ ♦
Rachelle Bin ‘81
Matthew Birkett
Annie Glenn-Blea and Jeff Blea ♥
Anne Smith Boland ‘93 ♥
Laura Peterson-Boldt and Robert Boldt Kelly Borrego ♥ ♦
Rebecca Bostic ♦
Sister Celeste Marie Botello, O.P. ♥ ♦
Robert Bowman ♥ Lily Bowman ♥
Katherine Boyce ♥
Dylann and Tom Bralley ♥
Deborah and Christopher Brandt ♥
Claire and James Brewer
Lisa Munoz Bruchey ‘89
Margo and Dan Bruich Elizabeth and Christopher Bruny
Cynthia Bengtson Budzyn and Michael Budzyn
Rosa Carbajal-Burrola and Jaime Burrola
John Burton ♦
Elizabeth and Christopher Bury ♥ Simone Butera ♥ ♦
Annika and Ty Buxman ♥ ♦
Allison and John Byrne ♥
Richard and Marguerite Byrne ♥
Ruth Lopez-Caballero and Carlos Caballero
Faye and Jerome Cabatuando
Jenny and Denny Cagampan, III ♥ Yin Xu and Hong Cai
Tania and Richard Calderon Andrea Campos
♥ Dominican Loyalty Society t Faculty ◊ Deceased
Sr. Cecilia Canales, O.P.
Ashley Cann ‘21 Gary Cann
Joan and Donald Canning ♥ Rachelle Cunanan-Cao and Hien Cao ♥
Brigitta Carlsson
Phyllis and Thomas Carney
Mary and Daniel Carney
Janelle Carney ‘89 and Stewart Suckling Lia and Michael Carter Shane and Octavio Casado Asli and Michael Casalino
Deirdre (Foley ‘84) and John Cascelli Nancy Castillo
Rudy Castillo Sue and Vincent J. Castle ♥
Marybeth and Kevin Cavanaugh Emil Celani ♥
Linda Ceron and Alfred Velasquez
Shelby Cha ♦
Reese Chapman ‘21 Kristin and Gregory Chapman ♥ Margo Hill and Jose Chavarry Tracey Chavira ‘93 Crystal Chen ‘94
Sara Cherbak ‘90
Tina Lee and William Cheung ♥ Marty and Jim Childs
Irene Chou ♥ ♦
Heidi Hamilton and Clay Christensen Jim Christodoulelis
Anastasia Christodoulelis ‘16
Sofia Christodoulelis ‘21
Patricia Waldron Cienkus ‘58
Suzanne Hamilton Cockrell ‘72
Gina Romano Cockriel ‘97
Marissa (Morgan ‘85) and Wesley Coffey ♥
Cynthia and Collins
Sara Collins ‘16 ♥
Katherine Collins ‘21
Christine and Peter S. Conti ♥
Stephanie Contreras ♥ ♦
Lisa Coontz
Pat Copping ♥
Kayla Copping ‘21
Amanda Cordisco ♦
Sakiee Espinoza and Roberto Corea
Maria Elena and Ceazar Corteza ♥
Josephine and Angelo Costanzo Theresa and Anthony Costanzo Christina Costanzo ‘21 Amy and Alexander Cote ♦
DOMINICAN
The Dominican Loyalty Society (DLS) recognizes our most loyal and steadfast donors who have made a gift to the Flintridge Fund for three or more years consecutively. At over 500 members strong, DLS supporters play a critical role in our ability to provide a space where students can become courageously curious thinkers and the best version of themselves.
Each year, the DLS recognizes milestone donors at the 10, 15, and 20 year mark and celebrates all loyal donors at our annual Dominican Loyalty Society party which will resume in-person this year. We are also proud to celebrate our first lifetime Domini can Loyalty Society donors who have supported the Flintridge Fund for 25 years!
25 + YEARS ( LIFETIME)
Margo and Dan Bruich
20 YEARS
Joanne Sakamoto and Gary Lieskovsky
Dylann and Tom Bralley Linda and Tony Romero
15 YEARS
Martha Lem Faith Ybanez Marshall ‘97 Leslie Miller Mary (Schnieders ‘97) and Jeffrey Monohan Jill A. and David C. Muhs
Joanne and Kirk Nishiyama Annemarie (Radocsay ‘68) and Richard Noltner Kim and John Robb
Diane
10 YEARS
Carol
Bernard Babcock, II
Jodi and Michael Powers
Lisa and Peter Whan Aline and Max Ocon Mary and Daniel
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Katy Sadler
and Ali Sarkarati John and Mary Linda Vandevelde Sarah (Banales ‘86) and Allan Villegas
Nancy and John Cabot Rochelle and Robert Pola Patricia Salvaty Jean and Spencer Lyon Kathy and Frank LaRussa
Christine Hernandez
Carolyn and Bob Altman
and Michael Koch
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Kimberly and William Covey, Jr.
Katie Blasiar Cowan ‘00
Veronica and John Cowles, IV
Beverly Coyle
Samantha Cremer ‘17
Isabel Cremer ‘12
Catherine Crino ‘73
Steven Cronkhite ♥ ♦
Megan Crossland
Laura Bolstad Cuevas ‘91 ♥
Kathleen Schor Cummings ‘59
Gerald Cunha ♥
Sallie Cunningham-Seltzer ‘59 ♥
Betty and Joseph Cupo
Elise and Joseph Cupo, Jr. ♥
Bobbie and John Curley
Susan and Richard D’Amico
Karen Davies
Eva and Mark Davis
Abagael Davitt ‘12 ♥ ♦
Suzannah and Luke de Kansky
Helga de Kansky
Phyllis DeFranco
Christine Delao
Kathy Desmond ♥ ♦
Lisa Bobadilla Diaz ‘97
Tom Dibblee
Diane (Carlotti ‘52)
and Andrew DiConti, Jr.
Roberto Dimas ♦
Margaret and Michael Dolan
Rene and John Dolan
Noreen Slaughter Donoghue ‘65 ♥
Liza Driz-Verayo and Patrick Verayo ♥
Bonnie Drumwright, Ph.D. ‘69 ♥
Jodie and Luc Du ♥
Suzanne and Barrett Duff ♥
Lilly and Charles Dunn Isabella Durand ‘21
Cynthia and Jean-Pierre Durand Angela Dykstra
Cynthia Musial Eckert ‘88 ♥
Heather and Kevin Ehrhart, Jr. Drew Eisenstein Katie Eisenstein ♦
Nancy Eiswirth ‘68
Judy and Eric Ek ♥ Jena Ellis ♥
Fred and Sandra Engler James Esther Erica Falkner ‘05
Rachel and Randy Fall Gina and Gregory Felikian Takuhi Fidanian ‘98
Guillermo Figueroa ♥ ♦
Jeannie Finley April and Paul Fitzpatrick
Rita Foley
Marilyn Foley Bednar ‘83 ♥
Lorie and Don Forman
Maricel and Edgar Fortin Eleanor Fox ♥
Moira Fox ‘85
Bridget Fox ‘87
Lacie Fradet ‘16
Elizabeth Ward Francesconi ‘86 ♥
Lucia and Roy Francis ♥ Linda Franco ♥ ♦
Caroline and John Freeman ♥ Ann and Gary Freeman ♥
Madison Freeman ‘21
Eva and Anthony Friedman ♥
Samantha Fung ‘21 Petti Cheng and Frankie Fung Giselle Galanto ‘06
Juliana Gallant ♦
Nancy Pangilinan Galustians ‘95 Olivia Galvin ♥
Irene Ponce-Gamboa and Rafael Gamboa
Edna and Hector Gandarilla Kristin Friese Gannon ‘85 ♥
Veronica and Greg Garabedian Alice Villalobos and Nelson Garcera Lourdes Garcia ‘82 ♥ Erika and Alex Garcia Teresa Martinez Garcia ‘57
Amy and Tim Garrity ♥
Bridget Garrity ‘17
Lillian and Jose Gaviña Analise Gay Monica Georgopoulos ♥
Isabella Gerhardt ‘21
Amber Gerhardt-Serrano and Luis Serrano
Lauren Bruich Giacopelli ‘00 ♥
Kimberly and Michael Gilhooly Joy and Franklin Gillman ♥
Maria del Rosario Cerezo Melero and Francisco Gimenez Bosch
Molly Weber Girardi ‘00 ♥
Kelly Glynn Cook ‘93 Rachel Gonzaga ‘21
Rhea and Victor Gonzaga ♥ Katherine and Michael Gonzalez ♥
Veronica Deasy Goodrich ‘73 ♥
Casey Caffee-Grace and Manuel Grace ♥
Zoe Grace ‘21
Carmella Grahn ♥
Sue and Robert Gray
Patti and Larry Gray ♥
Ruth Greene-Reed ‘80
Margaret and Phillip Grimes Rowena and Robert Grimes
Shinobu Kaneko and Christoper Grun Jenna Gulick ‘13 ♥
Breeana (Koemans ‘12) and Nicholas Gumpert ♥ ♦
Alejandra and Salvador Gurrola
Tamara and Eugene Gutierrez, IV Elizabeth Haggar ‘85
Howard Hakes
Beth Hakes
Dagmar Halamka ♥
Mary Hall ♥
Leticia and Reginald Hammond
Lois and Greg Hankins
Sarah Hankins ‘16 ♥
Carolyn Hahn Harakal ‘94
Debbie and Bill Hardy ♥
Jordyn Hart ‘21
Sharon and Matthew Hart
Nicolette Harutunian ‘16
Leeann Medina Hawkey ‘98
Marijane Hebert
Richard Heimerl ♥
Anne-Marie and Henry Helvajian Spring Hempsey
Roxane and Chris Henderson
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Lauren Hernandez ‘05 ♥
Samantha Herrick ♥ ♦
Scott Higdon
Laurel Hitchcock ♥
Natalie Hodge ‘03
Nancy Decker Holland ‘78 ♥
Sandra and Ed Holland
Ann and Rob Holmquist ♥ Heidi and Scott Hood
Mrs. Maureen Hosp ♥
Tracy How ♦
Elizabeth and John Hrovat Grace and Monson Hsu
Ivy Hu
Lin Huang and Lin Huang
Carolyn and Steve Hubbs
Veronica and Ralph Humphrey
Carla Walecka and T. Wayne Hunt ♥
Carol Hunt
Hannah Huynh ‘21
Janice and Sean Hwang
Diane Lee Hyung ‘00 ♥
Claire Robinson and Ryan Ihly
Robert and Felisa Ihly
Lori and Patrick Imburgia
Gloria Dembling Irvine ‘54 ♥
Catherine Marshall and Omaya Ismail ♥
Roni and Burton Iwata
Mary Kay Prather and Thomas Jacobsmeyer ♥
Juli James ♦
Sindy Jara ♥ ♦
Reiziel and Marvin Jarobilla
Natalie Fischer Jennings ‘89 ♥
Jazmin Jimenez ‘01 ♥
Esther and Dennis Johnson ♥ Mary Johnson
Rita Johnson
Rosemary and Joe Johnston ♥ ♦
Camille Johnston ‘86
Carol Jones ♥ ♦
Margaret Kalaw ‘20
Miyoko and Sanji Kanzawa
Melissa Majich Keeslar ‘02
Kelly Evanilla Kelley ‘98
Becky (Muhs ‘99) and Terry Kent
Heather Kent ♥ ♦
Leanna Kempker Kertson ‘59
Jennifer and Edgar King
Bridgette (Tschinkel ‘94) and Kevin Klaus
Evonne Klaus
Cassandra Knox ‘03
Teresa and Ed Ko
Adriana Smith and Tim Kock
Winnie and Alex Kim Kong ♥
Mary Ann Delores Koozin ‘62
Claire Kostelnik ‘13
Beth and John Krappman ♥
Lucy and Greg Krappman
Elizabeth and David Krider ♥ ♦
Laura and Robert Kropp
Andrea and Karl Kuhlen
Kathleen and Gary Kulper ♥
Kathy LaBagh
Kathy Larson ♥ ♦
Kathy and Frank LaRussa ♥
Cynthia Renie and Timothy Lawlor
Carol Gallagher Lazzarevich ‘50
Jennifer MacLean and Aaron Lee
Anne (Anderson ‘93) and Phil Lee ♥
Natalie Lei ♦
Bonnie Lemus ♥
Madison Leroy ‘21
Marisa and Michael Leroy Karen and Carl Li
Joanne Sakamoto and Gary Lieskovsky ♥
Christy and Daniel Limon
Christine Lin Kao ‘91 and Andy Kao
XiaoYu Zhu and KeYan Liu
Lauren Loadvine ‘12 ♥
Tiffany Chelsvig and Julian Locateli
Christina and Kevin Logan
Audrey Gopez Lombos ‘94 ♥
Michelle Singh and Matthew Long
Dottie and Sam Longo
Nidia and Eric Lopez
Antonio Lopez
Jean and Spencer Lyon ♥
Andrew Mackenzie
Sarah Mackenzie ♦
Karen and Dennis Maguire ♥
Irene and Juan Mah y Busch ♥
Constance and Donovan Main
Elizabeth and Paul Majich
Kate Duey and Bob Malchione Rita Mallon
Aggie and Martin Malolepszy ♥
Erin (McGann ‘89) and Michael Maloney ♥
Katrina Manaloto ‘20
Marianne Nichols Mandel ‘79 ♥
Dawn and David Mann
Theresa and Steve Manning
Armineh and Carlo Manookian
Gemma and Richard Marquez
Kathleen Odell Marshall ‘79 ♥
Faith Ybanez Marshall ‘97 ♥
Ann-Marie and Lance Martinez
Reni and Francisco Martinez
Anthony Martinez
Suzette and Steven Mason
Christine Mauer ♥ ♦
Karen Mayeda
Delores and Patrick McAllister
Cristina Serrano McBride ‘96 ♥
Katy and Steve McCollum
Fionnuala and Philip McConville ♥
Sister Carolyn McCormack, O.P. ♥ ♦
Jane McEneaney ♥ ♦
Anne McGann-Yee and Darryl K. Yee
Janice and Sean McGlynn
Katie and Ryan McGorman ♦
Victoria McGregor ‘13 ♥
Leilani and Tim McHugh ♥
Alisabeth McQueen ♥ ♦
Denise and Mark Medina
Michelle Glynn Mena ‘96
Juliet Mazza and Carlo Mendoza
Maria and Wilfredo Menendez ♥
Natasha Mertens ‘21
Melissa and David Mertens
Kimberly and Steve Micheli
FOUNDATIONS & CORPORATIONS
AmazonSmile Foundation
BTech
California Community Foundation Catholic Community Foundation Confidence Foundation
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Glendale Auto Body
Kroger Nathalie B Designs
Network For Good Pasadena Community Foundation
Richard Dunn Family Foundation Seiter Family Foundation
Sempra Energy Shaw, Moses, Mendenhall and Associates
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
The Blackbaud Giving Fund (Your Cause)
The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Foundation
The Michael & Patricia Smith Foundation
The Muhs Family Foundation
The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation
The Walt Disney Company
Vanguard
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
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THE BRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
In 2021, we introduced the Bridge Scholarship Program, a scholarship award designed to fund the gap between the cost of tuition and the amount that families can afford to pay, up to 90% of tuition and fees annually. Bridge Scholars from low- and moderate-income families will qualify for not only tuition assistance, but waivers for uniforms, books and activity fees to ensure that these students will have the full educational experience and take advantage of all of the opportunities offered at Flintridge Sacred Heart.
For the 2021-22 academic year, our first three Bridge Scholars began their educational journey at Flintridge Sacred Heart. All three are bright, promising students who will
contribute to and benefit from the school community. We look forward to extending this opportunity to new students each year. If a student demonstrates the ability to succeed at Flintridge Sacred Heart, and shares our commitment to the pursuit of faith, integrity and truth, it is our goal to lower the barrier to entry by providing need-based scholarship awards.
To learn more about our Bridge Scholars, or to make a contribution to this program, please contact Katie McGorman at kmcgorman@fsha.org or (626) 685-8550.
DONOR ROLL
American Endowment Fund
Juli
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Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation
Carol (Kellogg ‘80) and Charles Toogood ◊ Clarissa and Dale Carlson
Colleen and Luke Welsh
Harry Bronson and Edith R. Knapp Foundation
Jenny Dennis Judy and Tim Smith
A. (Goodwin ‘87) and Robert Roginson Sarah (Sima ‘96) and Shawn McCann
Sandra (Shaw ‘86) and Mark Miranti
Shaw, Moses, Mendenhall and Associates
The Capital Group Companies
The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Foundation
The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation
Mary and James Mieding ♥
Samantha Milat ‘21
Teresa and Mitchell Milat Tami Millard ♥
Angela and Frederick Miller ♥ Leslie Miller ♥ ♦
Angela Repetti Miller ‘91
Delaney Miller ‘21 Julie and Bill Miller
Kimberly (Howard ‘97) and Trae Milton Lee and Jeff Minton
Sandra (Shaw ‘86) and Mark Miranti ♥
Anne-Maree and Mark Mitchell Janet Hart Mitchell ‘48 ♥
Bin Zhong and Hongjian Mo
Mary (Schnieders ‘97) ♥ and Jeffrey Monohan
Lorena and Ernest Monserratt
Jennifer Strople Mora ‘98
Ester and Gregory Moran
Linda Cumberland Morrone ‘79
Veronica and Arthur Mosqueda Maria and Francisco Mota, Jr. Jill A. and David C. Muhs ♥
Jeanne and Grant Muir
Elda Terrazas-Murillo and Raul Murillo
Patricia Murphy ‘86 Nora Murphy Jan Musial ♥
Christine (Longo ‘82) and Steven Navarro
Ignacio Navarro ♥ ♦ Candy Navarro ♥
Laura and Mark Nawrocki
Valerie and Brad Nelson
Joanne and Kirk Nishiyama ♥ Bret Noble ♦
Annemarie (Radocsay ‘68) and Richard Noltner ♥ Anuja and Channa Obeyesekere ♥ Linda O’Callaghan ♥ Vanessa Ocon ‘16 ♥
Nan and Ron Okum
Jill and Enrique Oliver ♥
Meleina Oliver ‘85 and Jim Jerman ♥
Amy Heller Onderdonk ‘00
Debbie and Tom Ong Christine Orihuela ♥ ♦
Ileana (Hernandez ‘91) and Tomas Ortiz
Lorena and Jose Ospina
Karen and Frank Pace Margot Paine ♥ ♦
Eric Pals ♥ ♦
Daisy and Rey Pangilinan Liza Papadopoulos ♥
Sang and Yong Park
Adriana and Richard Parker
Garland O’Rourke Parten ‘42
Laura and John Paszkiewicz ♥
Barbara Dugas-Patterson and Donald Patterson
Meredith (Case ‘88) and Victor Paz
Gracie (Diaz ‘92) and Oscar Peralta
Angelica and Tony Perez ♥ Amanda Perez ‘14 ♥
Rosa J. Perezmartinez
Sally and Bob Pernecky
Alyson and Paul Pernecky John Pettersson ♥ ♦
Yvonne and Mike Phillips
Sherlaender Phillips
Allison Pieroni ‘16
Maria and Keith Piken
Teresa Pina-Jimenez Melissa Pittson-Roberts ‘10
Eric Pivovaroff ♥ ♦
Megan Dazé Poehler ‘05 ♥
Rochelle and Robert Pola ♥ Gloria and Paul Porter ♥
Nancy Power
Maricruz Prado and Jim Woodruff
Theresa (Cummings ‘94) and Danny Pranata
Leslie (Heidelman ‘80) and Andrew Provenzano ♥ Shoshana Puccia
Ludivica and Luisito Ramos Rosanne and Warren Raybould Danielle Murray Razo ‘00
Angelina Reddy ‘21
Tiffany and Gregory Reddy ♥ Eileen and Edward G. Reilly Susan Keller Reischl ‘72
Sonia and Rodrigo Reyes Andy Reyes
Joan Reyes
Annette Ricchiazzi ‘90 and Marc Blain ♥
Lorena and Perry Rivera ♥ Kim and John Robb ♥ ♦ Mary Jo and Richard Robison Hannah Robison ‘06
Juli A. (Goodwin ‘87) and Robert Roginson ♥
Linda and Tony Romero ♥ Tracey Romine ♥ ♦
Terri and Ed Rosales
Judith Talbot Rostron ‘58
Connie Nuccio Rubke ‘01
Sister Jane Rudolph, O.P. ♥ Rachel Russell ♥ ♦
Jessie Ryan ♥ ♦
Marcie Sabatella and Jordan Nedeff
Katy Sadler ♥
Alexis Salazar ♦
Miranda Saldivar ‘13
Jean Bushnell Salfen ‘60
Patricia Salvaty ♥
Rachel Salvo ‘06
Emily Sam ‘21
Susan Lee and Ted Sam
Arlene Samore-Sanchez ♥ ♦
Pilar Sanabria Urquiza
Nanci and Mark Sanchez ♥
Robert Sanderson ♦
Raquel and Peter Sandford
Lidia and James Sandino Heidi and Tim Sandoval
Patricia (Burghardt ‘87) and Douglas Sarbaum Diane and Ali Sarkarati ♥ Stacy and Randy Sartor Jaclyn Sato ‘04 ♥
Dahlia and Armen Savadian Kristie and Morgan Savage Janis and Paul Savoie ♥
Charlotte von Massenhausen Saydah Heather and Jason Scherbert Sarah Weinreich Schlaifer ‘94 Sarah Robison Schneider ‘03 ♥
Susan Schnieders ♥
Shelly Wenker Schroth ‘94 ♥
Patricia Schuler ‘66
Mary Katherine Senstad ‘12
Kimberly and David Shaw ♥ Ms. Marilyn Shield
Sofia Sierra ‘21
Saori and Teodorico Sierra Clancy Simon ‘02
Sherrie Singer ♥ ♦
Eileen and John Sinner ♥
Liza Kumjian-Smith and Stephen Smith
Joanne and Robert Smith, III Krista and Will Smith Monica and Lamont Smith Charlene Anderson and Steven Smith ♥
Tonette and John So ♥
Megan Schmidt Soderberg ‘02
Katherine Solaini
Shelly and Steven Sonner ♥ Maryann Spinella
Guillermina and Scott St. Denis Debbie St. John ♥
Caitlin McHugh Stamos ‘04
Theodora Coulis and Peter Stavropoulos ♥ Chambers Stevens
Mary and Harry Stinger Diana Loehr Loehr Stone ‘60
James and Karen Stoteraux Tamera and Robin Street ♥
Julia McCallin and Kevin Strotz Maura and Jamie Sullivan ♥ Linda and Charles Swick Ted Sykes
Jennifer Danyluk Tahmoush ‘96 Bridget and Bill Taormina ♥ Kayla Tennity ♥ ♦
Charlie Tercek ♥ ♦ Ruth and John Theiring ♥ ♦ Leena and Sony Thomas
Karen and Davis Thompson ♥ Karen and Michael Thornton
Joan Joerg Tillery ‘69
Thelma and Charles Tinker Janis Tista ♥ ♦
Patricia and Jonathan Tiu Candace Toogood ‘10 ♥ Crystal Toogood ‘16 Abigail Toth ‘21
Jill and David Toth ♥
Tracy (Brewer ‘97) and Scott Traver ♥
Patricia Traviss ‘49
Terry and Dennis Tschinkel
Melissa and Michael Udell
Diane and Morgan Underwood ♥
Kathy von Massenhausen Ursini ‘83
Didith Uy ♥
Andrea Uyeno
Elizabeth and Jorge Valdivia ♥
Jennifer and Andrew Van Tuyle John and Mary Linda Vandevelde ♥ Christine Clark and Mark Vargo Brynna and Matt Venne ♥
Elizabeth Vidal
Sarah (Banales ‘86) and Allan Villegas ♥
Teri Faccini Vincent ‘79 ♥
Celeste and Tom Von Der Ahe ♥
Barbara and Paul Wagner
Eileen Wakiji ‘67
Micah and William Walsh
Michael Ward ♥
Jennifer and Rick Ward
Dick and Ann Ward
Marianne Ward ‘91 ♥
Anita and Stephen Warner
Akeime Mitterlehner and Martin Weeks Mary Pat Widmann ‘79
Katherine and Larry Wilemon Clare and Robert Williams
Robert Williams
Elektra Williams ‘16
Athena Williams ‘13
Khanh Le and David Willingham Mary and Daniel Wilson Betsy and John Wilson ♥
Pearl Wong
Julia Wood ♦
Li Wang and Haifeng Wu
Weiqing Li and Ran Xian
Lifei Huang and Jianmin Xue Liana Yamasaki ♥
Elena Yamasaki ♥
Haohong Wu and Hanyu Yan ♥
Faye Ybanez ‘96
Mr. and Mrs. John Yingling
Andrea and Walter Yoka ♥
Catherine Yonai ‘09
Erika Anzoategui and Ramon Yslas Lisa Torres Zastrow ‘05
Wendy Zhang
Lijuan Huang and Yu Zhang
Stephine Li and Charlie Zhou LJ and Steffen Zirn
Genevieve Zix ‘21
Theresa and Edward Zix
Irene Zukas Bracci and Dana Bracci ♥
Anne and Peter Zwart ♥ ♦
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ON PHILANTHROPY
2021-22
ENDO W MENTS & OTHER RESTRICTED GIVING
DONOR ROLL
Flintridge Sacred Heart provides need-based financial aid to nearly 32% of our student body. These tuition awards are provided, in part, by endowed funds and other scholarship funds. As of June 30, 2022, our endowed scholarship funds held nearly $5.4 million dollars.
Unless stated otherwise, these scholarships are renewable annually to students who remain in good academic standing.
The following list includes gifts to endowed funds and other restricted giving from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART GENERAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The General Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1999 to provide need-based scholarships to Flintridge Sacred Heart students.
Anonymous
THE JOHN DAVITT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 2020 in honor of John A. Davitt, father of Therese ‘76 and Laure ‘78, and grandfather of Abagael ‘12, to provide need-based scholarships to Flintridge Sacred Heart students.
HARRY G. JOHANSING SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by the Johansing family, contributions raised through the school’s annual Johansing Golf Tournament are allocated to the fund. Scholarships are awarded to exceptional students who otherwise would not be able to attend Flintridge Sacred Heart.
Please refer to page 69 and 70 to view a list of supporters.
75TH ANNIVERSARY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund was established after a year of community celebrations surrounding Flintridge Sacred Heart’s 75th Anniversary in 2006-2007. Exactly $500,000 was raised through the generosity of our alumnae and community to put this commemorative endowment in place.
ALUMNAE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND
Established in the early 1980s, this fund awards scholarships to ninth-grade students who have strong academic records and are directly related to a Flintridge Sacred Heart alumna.
THE PHYLLIS AND ANGELO MOZILO FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established with gifts from the Phyllis and Angelo Mozilo Family Foundation, this fund provides scholarship assistance to young women who demonstrate significant and pronounced financial need.
The Phyllis and Angelo Mozilo Family Foundation
THE SAINT JOSEPH SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND
This fund was established in 2009 in honor of Sr. Margaret Hewelcke, O.P. for her gentle yet firm direct honesty, patience and commitment to quality Christian education, especially in the fields of science and accounting.
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Gael Davitt
Vincent Davitt
Jill Boddie-Moon
Tina Deranja Rink ‘85
Patricia and Richard Furlong
CARLA MARIE SUAREZ CAPDET ‘98 SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 2021 in memory of Carla Marie Suarez Capdet ‘98, this fund provides scholarship assistance to young women who demonstrate significant and pronounced financial need.
Catherine Smith Andrews ‘98
Gayaneh Pezeshkian Avanes ‘00
Kendra Davis Britton ‘97
The Boeing Company
Juan Capdet
Nicole Vandevelde Cozby ‘98
Tiffany Smith Ewing ‘98
Jennifer Friedman Garafolo ‘02
Emily Boysen Geller ‘99
Melissa Saldana Gilbert ‘95
Sheila Laqui Grammatico ‘01
Lauren Chilstrom Guber ‘98
Leeann Medina Hawkey ‘98
Rebecca Muhs Kent ‘99
Roma Kiser
Diana Mangioglu ‘98
Jennifer Strople Mora ‘98
Kelly Christina Nardoni ‘95
Cristina Aragon Navarrete ‘98
Rebecca Madera Newton ‘96
Rosa J. Perezmartinez
Angela Blanca Ramirez ‘98
Christina Rizzo-Lester ‘98
Mary Margaret Sabourin ‘98
Catherine Sabourin Sanders ‘98
Cesar Suarez
Jane Gallegher Sweeney ‘98
Talar Tavlian ‘98
Brooke Myers Wallace ‘98
Jeanne and Jack Walston
EDWARD E. FORD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Initiated in April 2003 as a challenge to Flintridge Sacred Heart, this fund began with funds donated by the Edward E. Ford Foundation upon completion of the school’s match challenge on May 31, 2004.
WILLIAM MARTIN TODD ENDOWED FUND
Established through bequest in 1997 by the parents of Deborah Todd Winfield ’67, the fund is to be used to enable girls of good character to obtain education and guidance at Flintridge Sacred Heart on the basis of character, and not on race, creed, or grades, who need and deserve help in obtaining an education.
EUGENIE B. HANNON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 1998 by William H. Hannon in memory of his mother, Eugenie, this fund receives annual gifts from the William H. Hannon Foundation. Scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated financial need and who model good citizenship and personal integrity to their schoolmates, family and community, and exemplify the values of Flintridge Sacred Heart.
William H. Hannon Foundation
THE GEORGE H. MAYR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Initiated in 2000 as a challenge to Flintridge Sacred Heart, this fund began with funds donated by the George H. Mayr Foundation upon completion of the school’s match challenge two years later.
THE O’MARA-DURHAM FAMILY ENDOWMENT
Established in December 1999 by Patricia O’Mara Durham ’83 and her husband, Larry, this fund awards scholarships to invest in the futures of students with demonstrated financial need, who are best able to take advantage of the educational, spiritual, athletic, artistic and leadership opportunities that exist at Flintridge Sacred Heart.
THE MARY ELIZABETH BOX ‘35 AND CARL J. SCHUCK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 2001 to honor the legacy of Mary Elizabeth “Boxie” Box ‘35 and her husband, Carl J. Schuck, this grant is awarded in a manner that furthers the guiding principles of a Dominican education.
THE THERESA BOTELLO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Theresa Botello Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by her children to honor her life and legacy.
THE JOHN G. COWAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The John G. Cowan Endowed Scholarship Fund was established to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Cowan.
THE RUSSELL L. A ND NORMA J. HANLIN ENDOWED SCHOLARSH IP FUND
Established in 2017 by Norma Jean Hanlin to provide annual need-based scholarships at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, recipients of this scholarship must demonstrate significant financial need, contribute, in some way, to the diversity of the student population, have an interest in the arts, take advantage of the opportunities offered by the school, and model good citizenship and personal integrity.
THE BRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Bridge Scholarship Program is a scholarship award designed to fund the gap between the cost of tuition and the amount that families can afford to pay, up to 90% of tuition and fees annually. Bridge scholars from low-and moderate-income families will qualify for not only tuition assistance, but waivers for uniforms, books and activity fees to ensure that these students will have the full educational experience and may take advantage of all of the opportunities offered at Flintridge Sacred Heart.
Please refer to page 65 to view a list of supporters.
THE KATHERINE EVANS MEMORIAL FUND
This fund was established in 2011 with gifts given in memory of Katherine Evans, a compassionate and inclusive young woman, who is remembered for her beauty and kindness.
David R. King Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Gregory L.
Evans
John Laco Matthew Evans UnitedHealth Group
THE MARISA ANNE LUPICA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Established in October 2004 with gifts given in memory of Marisa Anne Lupica ’07. Marisa was a beautiful, loving and caring 15-year-old who touched everyone she met. The recipient of the Marisa Lupica Scholarship should exemplify the Christian ideals that served as the core of Marisa’s being, and were the lived foundation of her life.
Anna (Lund ‘87) and Michael Clapp Nancy Castle
SUEGENE KIM EDUCATION FUND
In memory of Suegene Kim ‘01, this scholarship is awarded to students whose ability and dedica tion to Catholic religious studies are exemplary. The fund also provides religious and spiritual enrichment programs for the Flintridge Sacred Heart community.
Peter and Sunnie Kim
THE SYLVIA TELL FUND
Established in 2005 by Sylvia Varnum ’53 in memory of her mother, Sylvia Tell, this fund was established to ensure that all seniors are able to particpate in senior year activities
Sylvia Stressingud
SISTER MARY PETER TRAVISS ‘46 FUND
Established in 2020 in memory of Sister Mary Peter Traviss ’46, O.P. by her family and classmates.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP AND RESTRICTED GIVING
Ahmanson Foundation
Beatrice and Paul Bennett
The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Foundation
The George H. Mayr Foundation
Pasadena Community Foundation
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TOURNAMENT SPONSORS AND SCHOLARSHIP
DONORS
Sue and Jason Abriel Savonia and Anthony Angelica Tracy and Roel Astacaan Brett Barnard Donna and Tom Beltz
Lauren and Kevin Bender Matthew Birkett Claire and James Brewer Tania and Richard Calderon Asli and Michael Casalino Tracey Chavira ‘93
Lawrence and Susan Chiles Moya and Peter Collins Kevin A Danni Lisa Bobadilla Diaz ‘97 Suzanne and Barrett Duff Marion and Robert Edwards Michelle and Hernan Escobar Lorraine Paredes-Garcia and Gus Garcia
Many thanks to members of the Flintridge Sacred Heart community for their support of the 47th Harry G. Johansing Scholarship Golf Tournament and Dinner.
Amy and Tim Garrity Breeana (Koemans ‘12) and Nicholas Gumpert Joan Harper Beth and Bob Huston Catherine Marshall and Omaya Ismail Bruce Johansing Carol and Robert Johansing John Kurzeka Sara (Huesman ‘94) and Erik Larson Jennifer MacLean and Aaron Lee Tiffany Chelsvig and Julian Locateli Darla and Sam Longo Mary Kate and Adam Lowe Luis Alberto Ruiz, Inc. Krystyn and Al Madrigal Irene and Juan Mah y Busch Erin (McGann ‘89) and Michael Maloney Dolores and Harvey Marsh Barbara Marshall Mary (Schnieders ‘97) and Jeffrey Monohan
Bri and Jake Mota Renee and Chad Norton Krista and Alberto Ocon Nan and Ron Okum Rose and John Orlandini Janet Orlandini-Mayes ‘67 Daisy and Rey Pangilinan Eva Perkins Maria and Keith Piken Elizabeth and Janah Risha Kim and John Robb Marco Ruano Alma and Luis Ruiz Michelle and James Santa Maria Charlotte von Massenhausen Saydah Heather and Jason Scherbert Sarah and Jason Schoettler Mark Shaffer Eileen and John Sinner Patricia and Michael J. Smith Liza Kumjian-Smith and Stephen Smith Luke Strockis Scotti Strockis
Kathryn Thomson ‘11 Kathleen and Mark Trueblood Melissa and Michael Udell
Kathleen Udell Vanguard Celeste and Tom Von Der Ahe Kathleen and Tim Von der Ahe Colleen and Luke Welsh Clare and Robert Williams Helen (Huston ‘77) and Robert Zieman, Jr.
CORPORATIONS & FOUNDATIONS
American Endowment Fund
Catholic Community Foundation Confidence Foundation
Integrated Office Technology, LLC St. Catherine’s Academy
The Maloney Group / Keller Williams Realty
The Michael & Patricia Smith Foundation
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Robert and Clare Williams Co-Chairs
Erik Larson Austin Low Bridgette (Tschinkel ‘94) and Kevin Klaus Mike and Erin (McGann ‘89) Maloney Alberto and Krista Ocon Mike Udell
ANNUAL REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY
Berta and Pedro Gaviña
Frances and Robert Marick Colleen and Luke Welsh
Connie Hu
Sufang Zhu and Feng Xu
Barbara Marshall
Catherine Marshall and Omaya Ismail
Elizabeth and Janah Risha
Rita (Illig ‘76) and Klaus Liebelt Ivonne and Austin Low
Darla (Vessadini ‘75) and Sam Longo
Janelle Carney ‘89 and Stewart Suckling
Charlotte von Massenhausen Saydah
John Kurzeka
Rose and John Orlandini
Delia and Gerald Cotter
Maureen Sullivan and Joe Pica
Celeste and Tom Von Der Ahe
Lorie and Don Forman
Joan Harper
Pasadena Tournament of Roses
Watson Land Company
Samantha and Peter Knight CKW School Uniforms
Norma Hanlin
Sunrise Food Service Gale and John Musker
Lori and Patrick Imburgia
Lupe Esparza Gutierrez
Michelle and Robert Nydam
Monica and Lamont Smith
Shelley and Doug Halley
Akeime Mitterlehner and Martin
Weeks
Audra and Sean Donahue
Kellyjean Chun
Suzanne and John Van Dyke
Gloria Diaz Ventura ‘96 Alison Birnie
$10,000+
Julieta and Jeffrey Bennett Lorie and Don Forman Barbara Marshall
$5,000-$9,999
Laura and Nick Agakanian Maya and Gaby Boutros Kathleen Harper ‘08
Emily Wei and Charles Huang Heather and Matthew Lillard Sarah (Sima ‘96) and Shawn McCann Tina Hartounian and Zarik Megerdichian Elizabeth and Janah Risha Jennifer and Andrew Van Tuyle Celeste and Tom Von Der Ahe
$2,500-$4,999
Keri and Michael S. Botello
The Capital Group Companies Moya and Peter Collins Marilyn and Stephen Dubb Ivonne and Austin Low Frances and Robert Marick
Maria and Keith Piken
Patricia Traviss ‘49
Charlotte von Massenhausen Saydah Fiona and Jeffrey Wertheimer
$1,000-$2,499
Savonia and Anthony Angelica Margo and Dan Bruich
Delia and Gerald Cotter
Elisabeth Seitz and Joseph DeRobertis
Gloria Diaz Ventura ‘96
Tamar and Carlos Garcia Kelly and Victor Gordo Shelley and Doug Halley Ann and Rob Holmquist
Heidi and Scott Hood
Robin and Michael Hughes
Rita (Illig ‘76) and Klaus Liebelt Ivonne and Austin Low Krystyn and Al Madrigal Katheryn and Tom McCarthy Tina Hartounian and Zarik Megerdichian Julie and Bill Miller
Elda Terrazas-Murillo and Raul Murillo
Rose and David Park
2020-21
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Juli A. (Goodwin ‘87) and Robert Roginson
Raquel and Peter Sandford Tracy and Charlie Smith
Joanne and Robert Smith, III Leena and Sony Thomas
$1-$999
Carolyn and Bob Altman Kristen (Geraci ‘90) and Steve Anderson Joan Anderson Kim and Sebastian Apodaca Tracy and Roel Astacaan Patria and Rafael Baluyut Alison Birnie
Annie Glenn-Blea and Jeff Blea Rebecca Bostic Marian and Timothy Botello Marie Bustos
Tania and Richard Calderon Rachelle Cunanan-Cao and Hien Cao Allison and John Casci CKW School Uniforms Karina Moreno Corgan Marion and Robert Edwards Jeannene Padille Elder ‘55 Mary Hall Norma Hanlin Nora and William Heinen
Samantha Herrick
Loretta Holstein
Grace and Monson Hsu Veronica and Ralph Humphrey Claire Robinson and Ryan Ihly Lori and Patrick Imburgia Maria Impala-Rodriguez ‘76 Mary Kay Prather and Thomas Jacobsmeyer Mary Johnson Mona Joseph Leticia and Steven Kalpakoff Teresa and Ed Ko Adriana Smith and Tim Kock
Lucy and Greg Krappman Anne (Anderson ‘93) and Phil Lee Karen and Carl Li Tiffany Chelsvig and Julian Locateli
Irene and Juan Mah y Busch Aggie and Martin Malolepszy Alessandra Marick ‘09 Nichola Marick ‘13 Aidan Marick Cindy and Kerry McCarthy Shannon and Sean McDonald Myrna and David McLane Michelle Glynn Mena ‘96
Kimberly and Steve Micheli Brett Mitchell
Bri and Jake Mota
Renee and Chad Norton Krista and Alberto Ocon Rose and John Orlandini Kristina and Seth Ovanespour Rafael Perlas Cafe Santorini
Ana and Mario Scaturchio Mary Katherine Senstad ‘12 Rebecca and Michael Seymour Liza Kumjian-Smith and Stephen Smith St. Catherine’s Academy Narine and Chuck Stygar Janelle Carney ‘89 and Stewart Suckling Ted Sykes
Melissa and Michael Udell Diane and Morgan Underwood Suzanne and John Van Dyke Maria Orlandi-Vazquez and David Vazquez Sarah (Banales ‘86) and Allan Villegas Kathy von Massenhausen Ursini ‘83 Akeime Mitterlehner and Martin Weeks Clare and Robert Williams Deena and Doug Willis Sufang Zhu and Feng Xu Anne and Peter Zwart
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73 2021-22 ANNUAL REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY P ARENTS’ GUILD EXECUTI VE BOARD President Pilar Sanabria Vice-President Lauren Bender Director of Events Robin Hughes Erin Maloney ‘89 Sara Larson ‘94 Director of Hospitality Elda Murillo Kate Candelora Director of Philanthropy Rose Park Director of Volunteers Anna Heredia Treasurer Anne Zwart Recording Secretary Jill Oliver Corresponding Secretary Jenny Van Tuyle Parliamentarian Julie Miller BOOS TER CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD President Lu Ruiz Parliamentarian Madeleine Mira Secretary Kimberly Milton Vice President of Merchandise Karina Irribarren Treasurer Monica Sorensen FRIENDS OF THE ARTS EXECUTIVE BOARD President Liana Yamasaki Vice President Teresa Ko Treasurer Rosa Burrola Secretary Sue Gray GALA CHAIRS Ivonne Low Janelle Carney ‘89 GOLF CHAIRS Robert Williams & Clare Williams, Co Chairs 2021-22 PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUPS The traditional exchange during the Candle-Rose Ceremony
MOTHER DOLOROSA SOCIETY
Mother Dolorosa was one of the three founding Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose who started Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy in 1931. Her leadership helped the school grow in ways no one could have imagined when she and her fellow Sisters traveled up the Hill with “a statue of the Blessed Virgin, a $5 bill and their faith.” We are honored to name our planned giving society after her.
The Mother Dolorosa Society celebrates the alumnae, parents, grandparents and friends who have remembered Flintridge Sacred Heart in their estate plans. Like Mother Dolorosa, the society members have made a lasting contribution to the mission of the school and to generations of young women.
Membership is permanent and continues on a yearly basis as long as the gift remains in effect. Society members are recognized in Flintridge Sacred Heart’s Annual Report on Philanthropy and are invited to events periodically. The names of deceased members remain in perpetuity among those listed.
MEMBERS
Donna Bender ‘67
Cynthia Casillas
Patricia and Richard Furlong
Molly Weber Girardi ‘00
Veronica Deasy Goodrich ‘73
Lorraine and Allan Herbert
Alice E. Kinsman ‘54
Celia A. Leaver
Lois Longo
Barbara Marshall
Alexandra Swanson McKay ‘57
Carrie (Black ‘85) and Michael Oransky
Emily Freedman Ramazzotti ‘58
Rauch Family Credit Trust
Angela Fresquez Sayre ‘00
Mary Jane (Hebert ‘82) and Scott Schroeder
Shelly Wenker Schroth ‘94
Deborah and William Spathelf
Susan and Oliver Stark
Marsha Berger Swan ‘56
Patricia Traviss ‘49
William Martin Todd Trust
IN MEMORIAM
Olga Smahel Barnes ‘45
Mary Flanagan Beaudry ‘53
Cornelia Grandin
Yvonne Smith Lefkowitz ‘55
Marilyn Brownson Long ‘36
Joann McGarty ‘47
Mary Box Schuck ‘35
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Philanthropy—your gifts—is what turns a good school into a great school! Your gifts enrich our students’ experience far beyond our exceptional academic program, which is mostly tuition—dependent. At Flintridge Sacred Heart, we are grateful that our community not only believes in a culture of philanthropy, but also actively supports this culture.
The school’s continued excellence depends on regular support from generous members of the community—current and past parents, as well as alumnae and friends of the school. Each gift, no matter its amount, makes a vital impact on Flintridge Sacred Heart. There are several ways to make a taxdeductible donation to the school.
ONLINE
Make your one-time automatic donation by credit or debit card, visit fsha.org/give.
RECURRING GIFT/ MONTHLY INSTALLMENT
A recurring monthly gift is an easy, affordable way to ensure your support for Flintridge Sacred Heart. On a day of the month that you specify, a certain amount can be charged to your credit or debit card, dividing your gift over the course of the fiscal year. To sign up for a recurring monthly gift, visit fsha.org/give.
BY MAIL
Send your check payable to:
Flintridge Sacred Heart Flintridge Fund 440 St. Katherine Drive La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
BY PHONE
Please contact the Advancement office at 626.685.8400.
MATCHING GIFT
Double your donation! Please check with your employer to see if they participate in a corporate matching gift program.
GIFTS OF STOCK
If you are interested in making a gift of stock/securities, please contact the Advancement office at 626.685.8400.
TAX-DEDUCTIBILITY
Your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent of the current tax laws. Please discuss with your accountant or tax preparer for more information.
Flintridge Sacred Heart gratefully acknowledges all of our donors; we have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy of this report. If, however, you discover an error, please accept our sincerest apologies and notify the Advancement Office at 626.685.8400, so that we can correct our records. The fiscal year covered in this report is from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Gifts received after June 30, 2022 will be acknowledged in next year’s Annual Report.