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HARBOR DAY SCHOOL 3443 PACIFIC VIEW DRIVE, CORONA DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA 92625 | HARBORDAY.ORG | FALL/WINTER 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES Welcome Home: Harbor Day School Settles into Its New Nest | PAGE 04 HEAD OF SCHOOL
Former Faculty Building Preview |
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony |
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HDS Authors |
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Top 5 Books with Mrs. Meyer |
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Adventures in Advisory |
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Turkey Bowl | PAGE 19 Alumna of the Year – Kathryn Riddell'80 Willson | PAGE 20 Class Notes |
Deb Devine'81 Lee WRITERS
Noelle Becker Deb Devine'81 Lee Angi Knapp'75 Evans Amy Meyer Khanhvy Phan Marrie Stone Yunga Webb EDITORS
Noelle Becker Lisa Isola Forrest Valdiviez DESIGN
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Thanksgiving Program | PAGE 23 Holiday Programs | PAGE 24 Seahawk Athletics |
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Noelle Becker ALUMNI RELATIONS
Finding Common Ground: Community Engagement at Harbor Day | PAGE 29
A Message from the Head of School |
Angi Knapp'75 Evans
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Annual Fund | PAGE 32 Fall Benefit | PAGE 34 Stay Connected | PAGE 35
neuNERDesign PHOTOGRAPHY
Noelle Becker Sargeant Creative PRINTING
Orange County Printing Company ©2022 HARBOR DAY SCHOOL (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ) No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission from Harbor Day School.
HARBOR DAY SCHOOL’S MISSION STATEMENT Harbor Day School provides an academically challenging, well-balanced education in a nurturing and inclusive family-centered environment. Our faculty inspires curiosity and a desire to learn, and cultivates in students the confidence, strong moral character, and perseverance to thrive. We celebrate diversity and traditions, value collaboration and innovation, and cherish our community and the lifelong relationships developed. A view of the interior quad of the new campus before our Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on December 16, 2021. On January 4, 2022, students walked into the new campus building and sat at their new desks for the first time.
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NON-DISCRIMINATION Harbor Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or other programs administered by the School.
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A Message from the Head of School
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s there anything more exciting than moving into a new home? With a mix of emotions, we said goodbye to our old schoolhouse in mid-December and entered the glass doors of our new home. The quick tours and celebratory ribboncutting that day launched the Harbor Day community into a new era. As you will read, the new building features enduring elements of a Harbor Day education, such as a residentialinspired library. The library includes a large fireplace with a stone chimney that opens on the outside to two additional outdoor fireplaces. The building also provides spaces to support and encourage modern, student-centered educational practices. These spaces include a Design Lab and a Tech Hub, in addition to many dedicated collaboration spaces. Navigating the beautiful new spaces and enjoying the upgraded furnishings and technology has energized and excited our students and teachers. The new schoolhouse
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We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.
also highlights the importance of community at Harbor Day School. For our school, place is important, but people are paramount. The connections we have with each other— in the niche under the stairs, the outdoor learning spaces, the eighth-grade deck, and throughout the campus—make our school an ideal learning environment. Connections among students and between students and faculty are fostered in the middle school by our Advisory Program. Be sure to read about the goals and benefits of Advisory in seventh-grade teacher Ms. Khanhvy Phan’s article. Sixth-grade advisor, Mr. Jon Grogan, compares Advisory to “a Lego set because it is built piece-by-piece with the precision and care of a master builder.” Like Advisory, our school progresses piece-by-piece on a foundation of care and community. If you haven’t had a chance to visit in a while, please call us to schedule a visit. We love connecting with our community. Gradatim ad Summum, Angi Evans Head of School
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WELCOME HOME: HARBOR DAY SCHOOL SETTLES INTO ITS NEW NEST By Marrie Stone
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hen Head of School Angi Evans looked out her window one day in January, she could already see students making the new campus spaces their own. Fourth graders ate snacks on the staircase while eighth graders practiced a performance in the quad. “Last week, I saw two Latin students with their materials spread out in one of the collaboration spaces, working together,” said Mrs. Evans. “And the kindergarteners are loving their new playground.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 -——————————————————————————————————————————————————
PHOTO INSET: THE HARBOR DAY SCHOOL SIGN IN FRONT OF THE CAMPUS IN 1973.
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—John Marder Former Headmaster Harbor Day School, 1971
STUDENTS ENJOY JUMPING ON THE NEW SOCIAL STAIRS.
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oving into any new home requires some adjustment. Finding the right places to play, eat, study, and socialize takes time. But exploration and discovery are more than part of the fun—they’re part of the point. “Collaboration and communication are 21st-century skills,” says Mrs. Evans. “The layout of these new spaces gives our students opportunities to practice together, often without a teacher in the room. The building is designed to allow them to lead their own education.” Mrs. Evans enjoys watching the process unfold. “There’s some trial and error as students decide how they’ll use the space and get from here to there,” says Mrs. Evans. But by every account, students are finding their stride. How Harbor Day got from here to there is its own inspiring story. One that took over six years of thoughtful planning, unified commitment, financial resolve, and plenty of creativity. The results are more than worth the effort. The 66,000 square-foot modern structure integrates important traditions from Harbor Day School’s past while incorporating numerous forward-thinking elements designed to usher the school into the future. It’s a unique legacy, and it didn’t happen by accident.
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arbor Day’s story stretches back 70 years. Teaching methods have changed in those intervening decades, but its mission remains—a commitment to provide an academically challenging, wellbalanced education in a nurturing and inclusive family-centered environment. When the Pacific View campus was originally erected in 1973, its architecture intentionally expressed those values. The physical proportions of the school were scaled for students, using a seven-eighths ratio to create spaces made just for them. Harbor Day’s designers were the first to use carpet in classrooms. The building incorporated countless other residential features—skylights and exposed wooden beams that bestowed a ski-lodge atmosphere, rocking chairs and beanbags, and, BEACON FALL/WINTER 2022
of course, that iconic brick fireplace. The day they broke ground, every student brought a shovel. “This is your school,” they were told. “Dig your shovel in there.” “Our school is designed to reflect warmth, intimacy, and coziness,” John Marder, former Headmaster of Harbor Day, told Orange County Illustrated in 1971. That same intention holds true today, half a century later. Harbor Day’s commitment to creating a second home is evidenced by the many families who have sent their children to the school for generations. The Trane family is one enduring example. They’ve called Harbor Day “home” since the 1960’s. Frank Trane, who passed away last year, was part of the team that renamed the school (from its original Harbor Episcopal School) and hired John Marder, first head of school, in 1967. “Thirteen of us have been, or are presently, part of the HDS community,” says Trane’s daughter, Cindy Christeson. “There have been many Grandparents’ Days and carpools across the six decades. At 89, Dad drove great-grandson James Callaghan to school some mornings.” Mrs. Christeson graduated in 1969. Her two daughters, who attended with their cousins, followed in the 1990s.
Now Mrs. Christeson’s grandchildren are attending with their own cousins. Board of Trustees President, Chris Shepherdson, graduated in 1996 and now has two children attending—and a son entering kindergarten in the fall. Head of School Angi Evans is also an alum. “The school is unique,” says Mr. Shepherdson. “It’s a very close-knit community school. Some alumni have grandkids here, so people have a lot of loyalty. The enthusiasm and support have been amazing.” This legacy is likely a combination of the excellent education alumni received—one that’s paid dividends across disciplines in generations of graduates—and the indelible memories made while receiving it.
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hen kindergarteners left for winter break, they knew they wouldn’t be returning to their old classrooms. So they left farewell messages on the whiteboards. “I love you,” wrote one student. “Goodbiy old class,” said another. They drew hearts, rainbows, smiling stick figures, and frowning faces to express their feelings as they looked both forward and back. They needn’t have worried. The important customs carried over. The heart of Harbor Day’s spirit has long lived inside its intimate library. The Harbor Day library is the place of mummy tombs, icy igloos, and sneaky leprechauns. In the 1980’s, children followed a yellow brick road CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS SAID GOODBYE TO THE OLD BUILDING BY PUTTING NOTES UP ON THE WALLS.
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My children and grandchildren loved smelling the fire on cold mornings. My ' daughter, Kelly Callaghan 81, remembers when the school required formality, but she could lay down on the beanbags in the library and be at rest.
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ABOVE: ORIGINAL HARBOR DAY SCHOOL LIBRARY, 1972. INSET: A LIFE-SIZE RECREATION OF THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS IN THE ORIGINAL SCHOOL LIBRARY. BELOW: THE NEW HARBOR DAY SCHOOL LIBRARY, JANUARY 2022.
The mantle, a gift from a previous eighthgrade class, was moved onto the new fireplace. “Anne Polkingharn, our former librarian, arranged for several children’s authors to sign a quilt. That will come along,” says Mike Coleman, Director of Facilities. “There was another large quilt that hung over the fireplace. It was installed in the north stairwell.” However much has changed, traditions endure. While early architectural renderings tested different placements, faculty and staff insisted the library remain at Harbor Day’s heart. Though it may look and feel a little different, the new library holds its own promises of discovery. Librarian Amy Meyer describes her domain as a “library of things.” While there’s a new contemporary twist, the library still maintains its cozy, fireside atmosphere. Large glass walls retain the original library’s open transparency. In addition, the two-story indoor/outdoor stone fireplace modernizes an important tradition.
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leading to a land of make-believe. In the 1990’s, students boarded Ms. Frizzle’s Magic School Bus. But the library is also the place where they came for comfort, relaxation, and rest. “The library made the school feel like our home away from home,” says Mrs. Christeson. “My children and grandchildren loved smelling the fire on cold 8
mornings. My daughter, Kelly Callaghan'93, remembers when the school required formality, but she could lay down on the beanbags in the library and be at rest. My granddaughter Aubrey Callaghan'20 remembers heading to the library after her friend, Gianna Bryant, died. Friends looked through old yearbooks together and cried.” Those memories and keepsakes came with them.
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Every library’s form and function has significantly evolved over recent years. In addition to its commitment to literature, Harbor Day’s new library is a place to tinker, make, experiment, and explore. “It’s important that our library has access to information in every form,” says Mrs. Meyer. “For digital information, we built a whole classroom into the space where students can use their laptops, iPads, interactive whiteboards, databases, and the internet. Students can collaborate with teachers as they work on research projects. They also have access to physical materials. There’s a tinker space at the front of the library. Students can saunter through and grab the materials they need. There’s so much intention put into every little space.” As for Harbor Day’s coveted collection of 14,500 books, they aren’t going anywhere. E-books have their purpose, says Mrs. Meyer, but they can’t compete with the visceral experience of holding a physical book. Especially picture books. “You need to hold them, manipulate their pages, smell them,” she says. “Children build different memories by reading a physical book. Our shelves reflect that. They’re built permanently into the walls. Physical books aren’t going away for us.” TOP: AN AERIAL VIEW OF THE NEW BUILDING. MIDDLE: THE FIRST FLOOR LOWER SCHOOL HALLWAY. BOTTOM: THE FRONT OFFICE SPACE HAS A MID-CENTURY MODERN DESIGN.
“Our new library is filled with little niches,” says Mrs. Evans. “There’s one in particular that looks really small. I envisioned some of our youngest kindergarteners curled up in there, reading books. Instead, I’ve seen seventh and eighth-grade boys stuffed in those niches with their legs hanging out, enjoying a book. They’re not goofing off. They’re just inhabiting the space. That’s been a wonderful surprise.”
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The new building offers something to appreciate around every corner, from warm wooden floors and carpeted classrooms to great glass walls that frame the school’s serene surroundings.
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The faculty was invited into the design process. “When do teachers get the opportunity to help design their own classrooms?” Mrs. Ellis asks. “They ensured we have everything we need and formatted the space to fit the student experience.” Now Mrs. Ellis can provide a deeper and broader science curriculum. One example, she says, is the ability to use fire in lab experiments. “Our old space wasn’t equipped for gas, so I adapted the curriculum.” In addition, the new space has advanced safety equipment and elaborate features that allow unique hands-on experiences. Television monitors enable Mrs. Ellis to connect screens to microscopes. “Students can project and capture video of what’s happening under the scope.” Until recently, that option hadn’t been available. Mrs. Ellis says the layout also facilitates collaboration among colleagues. “We have one lecture area that’s more technologically equipped than regular classrooms. It’s an exciting space for presentations.”
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Guest speakers, such as geneticists and other professionals, are often invited to introduce students to the scope of careers available in the sciences. This enhanced space will facilitate those conversations.
play on the painted flowers and vines. They jump from petal to petal or play Follow the Leader. They invent their own games and scenarios. That’s been fun to watch.”
“Every year, the administrative team visits a different university and spends time at that school, thinking about where our students will land two steps after they leave us,” says Mrs. Evans. “We want this building to be a great place to learn for the next 50 to 100 years.”
The new building offers something to appreciate around every corner, from warm wooden floors and carpeted classrooms to great glass walls that frame the school’s serene surroundings. In addition, several outdoor spaces give students room to spread out and play.
Several other hidden features might escape the casual eye. “Teachers are excited about the lighting schemes, which they can now control,” says Mrs. Evans. “When students return from recess, they’re brought into a calmer environment.” They also appreciate the sound protection. Noise no longer travels between classrooms and hallways. Construction has improved since the 1970’s.
As Harbor Day celebrates its 70th year and moves into its new home, it’s an opportune time to reflect while looking ahead. Mrs. Christeson recalls the 1960’s, before the current campus, when Mrs. Polkingharn walked students to the public library to check out books. “She tried keeping us off the lawns of houses we passed.”
“I’m really proud of the kindergarten playground,” says Coleman. “I’ve enjoyed seeing how the kids use it, watching them
Today, students spread out on their own lawn to read because Harbor Day is theirs to call home. And as we’re often reminded: There’s no place like it. n
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Former Faculty Building Preview On November 1, 2021, former faculty and staff came together for a special preview of the new campus building. Hosted by the Alumni Advisory Council, former HDS employees had a wonderful opportunity to reminisce and share memories of their time in a space they remember fondly. The group also enjoyed a hard hat tour of the new building.
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I loved the feeling of openness and space. The library with its fireplace at the center and small spaces to curl up with a good book appears as inviting as the original library, one of my favorite places in the old school. I also appreciated the commitment to providing spaces for all the world language teachers, the science teachers, the art teachers, technology, woodshop, and design teachers. The use of open spaces to encourage student interaction and relaxation is evident throughout the inside and outside of the building. I look forward to seeing the new building in its glory with students present. I will miss my familiarity with all parts of the old building. I know where all the light switches are! But, there is also a warmth and coziness to the old school that will remain with me long after the actual building is gone.
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—MRS. KRISTIN ROWE Retired Lower School Director and Teacher
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I love the new building! I can picture the colors and noises of students walking, reading, and learning filling up the spaces. I like the idea of everyone being contained in one building. I love the collaborative spaces tucked in between the classrooms. What a great space for students to work on projects, brainstorm, plan, and execute! A very concrete example of the HDS Mission Statement.
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1. PAST FACULTY AND STAFF POSE FOR A PHOTO IN THE LIBRARY IN FRONT OF THE NEW FIREPLACE. 2. RETIRED LATIN TEACHER KATIE ROBINSON (LEFT) AND PE TEACHER AND COACH PAM COLEMAN RETURN FOR ONE LAST MOMENT IN THE LIBRARY. 3. FORMER LIBRARIANS ANNE POLKINGHARN (LEFT), MOLLY MAILLOUX (CENTER), AND FORMER DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL KRIS ROWE COME TOGETHER FOR A FINAL MOMENT IN THE OLD LIBRARY TOGETHER. 4. CANDY MARDER AND HUSBAND, JOHN MARDER, JR., READY TO TAKE A TOUR OF THE NEW BUILDING.
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RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY DECEMBER 16, 2021 By Noelle Becker
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n December 16, 2021, Harbor Day School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Harbor Day School’s new school building. This joyous day began with our kindergarten through fourth-grade students performing in the Lower School Holiday Program. Immediately following the holiday program, students in grades K-8 and their families gathered in the new quad for the ceremony.
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This historic occasion began with a flag salute and the Alma Mater, sung by our Harbor Day Singers. Remarks were made by President of the Board of Trustees, Chris Shepherdson'96; Head of School, Angi Knapp'75 Evans; Eighth-Grade Student Council President, Durham Pelinka; Vice President of the Board of Trustees, Paul Casey; and City Council Member, Will O’Neill. During the ceremony, Student Council President and eighth-grade student Durham Pelinka expressed his heart-felt appreciation for the new space. “I can say that on behalf of the entire student body, this building has been highly anticipated, and upon touring it, I was filled with gratitude for the amazing opportunity to learn in this new environment. To everyone who poured their heart and soul into every last detail of this building, one that will be home to countless future Harbor Day classes and lifelong memories, thank you.” The nearly 66,000 square foot space provides modern, flexible spaces for teaching and learning. Following the ceremony, guests were welcome to tour the new building and its spaces. n
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1. EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES MAKENZIE VOVAN, ALLISON COHEN, MATTEO HERNANDEZ, AND DURHAM PELINKA CUT THE RIBBON WITH HEAD OF SCHOOL MRS. EVANS. 2. SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS RILEY TSAI, HAILEY AIRTH, MCCALL WHITMER, SOFIA WILLIAMS, RHYSE WILKS, AND BROOKLYN KROTTS POSE FOR A PHOTO IN FRONT OF THE PHOTO BACKDROP. 3. MRS. EVANS WELCOMES ATTENDEES AND INTRODUCES THE HARBOR DAY SINGERS. 4. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS BEGIN MOVING INTO THE NEW BUILDING. 5. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER WILL O’NEILL PRESENTS HEAD OF SCHOOL ANGI EVANS WITH A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FROM THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. 6. HARBOR DAY COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTEND THE RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY. 7. MIKE COLEMAN, DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES AND ATHLETICS, SHARES HIS REMARKS DURING THE CEREMONY.
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HDS AUTHORS HARBOR DAY CELEBRATES A COMMUNITY OF WRITERS By Noelle Becker
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| Class of 2027 Harbor Day third-grade student James Wang wrote a short story called “A Universal Deal” that can be found in the Inklings Book of short stories published in 2021. The Inklings Book is produced annually and based on the Society of Young Inklings contest that looks for young writers. What is the summary of the story? The story is about three kids who work together, stop an alien invasion, befriend an alien queen, and become the heroes of their town. The theme of climate change is also embedded in the story.
What inspired you to write this story? The inspiration for this story came from the discussion of aliens’ existence on the “lifeless” Mars. After reading a lot of articles on this topic, I was fascinated, leading me to write this piece of fiction. What advice would you give to students who are interested in writing? Some advice I would give is that revision is extremely important. Revision is like the ornaments on the Christmas tree, and it is the part that makes a story powerful, good, and beautiful. Editing is a process that cannot be skipped. To make a story better, it needs to be revised many, many times.
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Harbor Day fifth-grade student, artist, and author Aurora Sun created a comic book published in 2021. What is the summary of the book? Holly’s Jolly World is an entirely hand-drawn book that includes several stories. Holly is a little girl who is normally very happy but sometimes has problems. For example, she [has a new] baby
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sister. She is also starting her first day of school and needs to figure out new friendships. Her character learns a lot as she grows up and that it’s she who needs to take on more responsibilities. What inspired you to write this book? When COVID started, I saw everyone had to stay home, but a lot of police and doctors had to still go out to work and help the community. I wanted to draw the comic (Be Safe Dad) to make them happy. Then I thought maybe I can do more of them and maybe make it into a book. I also added some more real stories based on my family. What advice would you give to students who are interested in writing? This book isn’t something that only a few people can do because everyone will do something—maybe something even better—if they try very hard. Also, I think everyone should keep going. For example, in Wonder, which we read in class this year, [there was] a quote that I really liked. “Just follow the day and reach for the sun.”
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| Class of 2022 Eighth-grade student Ry O Hill is a writer for the local magazine North Laguna Living. He has his own column called “Keeping it Real with Ry” and has written seven monthly articles on things that interest him.
How did you get involved with writing for the North Laguna Living magazine? My sister and my mom both wrote for this magazine in the past and had great experiences with it. I remember how cool it was to see them published in a magazine, and that made me want to try it, too.
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What inspired you to start writing? I was looking for ways to earn money last summer. When I asked my mom, she mentioned writing for the local magazine. I thought it sounded really fun to be able to share my interests with my neighborhood. I also thought it would be a great compliment to my high school applications. Plus, it’s pretty cool now that I can say I’m a published writer. What advice would you give to students who are interested in writing? Just go for it, and write about things that interests you. Have confidence when you apply to be a writer. It only takes an email!
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What advice would you give to students who are interested in writing? If you are interested in writing stories, the best place to start is with something that you believe in or are passionate about. Take that belief or passion and create a story around it. Whether you want to create something new or retell a story from history, my advice would be to sit down, turn to a new page, and write. The hope is your writing can become more than just putting words down on a page; it can open the door to a new world with unlimited possibilities.
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HDS Board of Trustees | Founder of Dreams for School
Liam '18 and Ryan Razmjoo '18 Harbor Day graduates Liam and Ryan Razmjoo published a book of short stories in 2021 called Twin Anthology of Short Stories. Although fictional, some of the stories are based on actual events.
Wilson Knapp '05 Under the pen name Wees A. Bacon, alumnus Wilson Knapp '05 wrote the children’s book The Adventures of You: New Moon Zoom. The book launched in September of 2021. What is the summary of the book? New Moon Zoom is the first book of the Adventure of You series. In this astronomical, rhyming adventure, you are the main character who will find out what happens on the moon when it’s new. You’ll make a new friend and see some wacky things too. Every line ends with a “long u” sound in order to teach the different ways it can be written and read, such as “oo,” “ew,” “ue,” “ui,” and even weird ones like “ough.” You, too, will be amused as you cruise through spoonfuls of “oos” with the New Moon Zoom debut! What inspired you to write this book? I have always enjoyed poetry, phonics, and how people learn, especially children. I think children can absorb wholesome lessons and moral truths easier through syntax and rhyme. I wanted to write a series of children's books (this one being the first in the series) that were a fun adventure, taught a good life lesson, and helped children learn phonics. Each book of the Adventure of You series will focus on a particular long vowel sound, such as the “long u” in New Moon Zoom, and teach a life lesson like using imagination to overcome obstacles or that kindness is more valuable than gold.
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What is the summary of the book? R is for Rice is a children's rhyming ABC book on Asian American foods to celebrate Asian cultures infused in daily American life! The book was created with an intent to be inclusive of a shared Asian American identity and excite kids and parents about Asian American culture through food. What inspired you to write this book? As Asian Americans growing up in the U.S., we rarely saw ourselves reflected in popular books and media. When we looked specifically at children's books that fostered an appreciation of Asian American heritage and influences on American life, we saw even more gaps. We created our first book, R is for Rice, to celebrate Asian cultures infused in daily American life! We wanted to create something new and meaningful for our families and our communities to be proud of and embrace. At JKL Teahouse, we are proud of our multiple Asian heritages, and we are proud to be Americans. Our mission is to inspire current and future generations of Asian Americans to feel pride in their unique American identity by creating products and media that reflect the lasting impact of Asian communities on American life. What advice would you give to students who are interested in writing? I’ve always looked at writing as a powerful form of expression because it provides choice and agency to share about what motivates, empowers, interests, and inspires us. My advice for any future writer is to trust your gut and start writing about things you’re interested in, know about, or want to learn. If you don't know about a topic, don’t think you'll never write about it either—it will just take time for you to understand the topic before you write about it. I never imagined that I would write this book and help bring awareness about Asian American culture. My co-authors and I started with a passion for bringing visibility to Asian American culture, our love for food, and lots of research and time spent! Start small, but continue your efforts. Little things add up to big things. n
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CHAPTER BOOK RECOMMENDED FOR LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS
Dear Mr. Henshaw | By Beverly Cleary
TOP 5 BOOKS WITH MRS. MEYER By Amy Meyer
This classic book tells the story of a boy named Leigh, structured through a series of letters between Leigh and an author named Boyd Henshaw. Over the course of four years, Leigh and Mr. Henshaw correspond about Leigh’s family, changing schools, adolescence, and changing friendships. A book with two narrative voices, Dear Mr. Henshaw is a great title to read together as a family. CHAPTER BOOK RECOMMENDED FOR GRADES 4–8
The Truth About Twinkie Pie | By Kat Yeh In this poignant, funny chapter book, quirky sisters Didi and Gigi move from Long Island to South Carolina, adjusting to a new school, new friendships, and a new family structure. Along the way, the girls discover new passions and work together to enter a cooking competition with a million-dollar grand prize. This story is about the importance of staying true to oneself and how sibling relationships can help us survive and overcome life’s challenges. RECOMMENDED FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Not If I Can Help It | By Carolyn Mackler Not If I Can Help It tells us the story of a year in the life of Willa, an 11-year-old girl with a sensory processing disorder. Willa needs things a certain way—socks inside out, vegetables crunchy—and she struggles when her routines or relationships are disrupted. When Willa’s mother becomes engaged to one of Willa’s classmate’s fathers, both families find that they must creatively adapt to blend two formerly separate households. This book provides a humorous, inspiring perspective for those needing a little help embracing changes or adapting to new circumstances. PICTURE BOOK RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES
Little Tree | By Loren Long
As we settle into our new building, here are some children’s books that discuss change and transition.
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This simple, beautiful picture book provides readers with a parable about moving on and letting go of the past. A little, stubborn tree refuses to let go of his leaves, holding on to each leaf despite the changes to the other trees around him. As time passes, the unchanging tree witnesses his peers grow and change into bigger, more beautiful plants. He longs to be closer to the warmth of the sun and wishes to be as big as the other trees and realizes that he may have to make big, brave choices in order to grow. Little Tree allows for discussion with readers of any age. PICTURE BOOK RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES
Wemberly Worried | By Kevin Henkes A young mouse named Wemberly worries about all things in this picture book from the beloved picture book creator of Chrysanthemum and Owen. Wemberly worries about spilling her juice, about getting lost in the bathtub, and about scary creatures creeping in dark places. Her most pressing worry, though, is a familiar one: the first day of school. Readers will relate to the first-day jitters of Wemberly, watch her work through her initial fear, and then learn how making a new friend can change everything on a very scary day.
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Alumna of the Year Kathryn Riddell '80 Willson Kathryn (Kat) Riddell '80 Willson is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Seattle Aquarium. Her team works with marine experts to craft stories that inspire the conservation of our marine environment. With the clarity of hindsight, Ms. Willson can see this role has roots in her childhood, when she sailed boats, explored tide pools and mudflats, and swam in the surf. She says she never appreciated how lucky she was to grow up on the ocean until she left it to be an adult someplace else.
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After seeing images of beaches covered ankle-high in plastic debris, she decided to do something about it. She left Microsoft to complete coursework in oceanography and earn certification as a marine naturalist. To inspire others to learn along with her, she designed and built an ocean conservation website. Ms. Willson is an active volunteer, caring for abandoned harbor seal pups at a local marine animal hospital and counting the number of spawning Coho salmon in local streams. In her role at Seattle Aquarium, she has found a way to bring the ocean and her career together, working with experts to recover endangered species, develop widespread empathy for marine life, and inspire action to restore the health of the marine ecosystems that sustain life on Earth. She credits Judy d’Albert, her fifth-grade teacher at HDS, with changing her life by challenging her to follow her curiosity, be a lifelong learner, and always give her best effort. n
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CLASS NOTES | Sharing Stories and Words of Wisdom The graduating classes of 2001, 2006, and 2011 celebrate their tenth, fifteenth, and twentieth anniversaries this year. Members of each class wrote in about their lives post-graduation and shared what Harbor Day means to them. CLASS OF 2001
Cecilia Bath SOMETHING INTERESTING/EXTRAORDINARY I’VE DONE SINCE GRADUATING FROM HDS:
After finishing high school in Newport Beach, I’ve lived in Santa Barbara, Stockholm, New York, Munich, and Copenhagen and traveled the world (20+ countries) mostly for work but also for fun. While traveling is truly exhilarating, building and maintaining meaningful relationships along the way has been the most extraordinary accomplishment so far. THE MOST USEFUL/MEMORABLE THING I LEARNED AT HDS:
Too many learnings to count! But, to this day, I cannot say “where,” “would,” “what,” or “when” without hearing Ms. Smith saying “Where would Guido…” in my head. Teaching the correct enunciation of the WH/W. HERE ARE MY WORDS OF ALUMNI WISDOM TO CURRENT HDS STUDENTS:
The teachers and the classes you have at HDS will be some of the best in your academic career. Enjoy and cherish every moment! Cecilia has a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an M.Sc. from Stockholm School of Economics. She is employed at Unity Technologies. Cecilia and her “sambo” (a Scandinavian term for live-in partner) Martin reside in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Brittany Leffler SOMETHING INTERESTING/EXTRAORDINARY I’VE DONE SINCE GRADUATING FROM HDS:
I moved to London to attend university upon graduating high school in 2005, and I ended up living there for six years! I completed my entire B.A. at a British university. After living in London, I lived in New York City and then in Los Angeles. I currently live in L.A., and I am about to graduate with my master’s degree in Counseling/Psychotherapy. I am currently a
trainee therapist accruing hours toward licensure. I am also a musician and a writer, and I have enjoyed engaging in creative projects throughout my adult life so far! THE MOST USEFUL/ MEMORABLE THING I LEARNED AT HDS:
I have really fond memories of reading quietly during library time in the beautiful sunken reading room surrounded by books and delighting in selecting novels to read for the coming week. I also highly value the music and arts education we received at HDS, not only in terms of the creative skills that were taught and nurtured, but also the knowledge of music and art history that we were gifted. HERE ARE MY WORDS OF ALUMNI WISDOM TO CURRENT HDS STUDENTS:
Make great use of the beautiful library, and open your mind to the incredible richness of arts and music education on offer! Those aspects of Harbor Day School have continued to be gifts throughout the last 20 years of my life. Brittany is a graduate of the University of Westminster, London, England, with a B.A. in Creative Writing/Literature. She currently attends Pacifica Graduate Institute (class of 2022) and is working towards an M.A. in Counseling /Psychotherapy.
Ben Maggard SOMETHING INTERESTING/ EXTRAORDINARY I’VE DONE SINCE GRADUATING FROM HDS:
Got married and had two amazing sons! THE MOST USEFUL/MEMORABLE THING I LEARNED AT HDS:
Respect others, try your best, and capture that flag! HERE ARE MY WORDS OF ALUMNI WISDOM TO CURRENT HDS STUDENTS:
Enjoy every minute of it! Ben completed undergraduate and graduate studies at Chapman University. He currently works at Chicago Title Company. Ben, wife Katie, and their sons, Cooper and Dylan, live in Costa Mesa. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
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CLASS NOTES | Sharing Stories and Words of Wisdom CLASS OF 2006
HERE ARE MY WORDS OF ADVICE TO A CURRENT HDS STUDENT:
Bryanna Mariel Andrews SOMETHING INTERESTING/ EXTRAORDINARY I’VE DONE/LEARNED/ EXPERIENCED SINCE GRADUATING FROM HDS:
I’ve lived and worked on five continents since graduating from Harbor Day and have loved learning about new cultures and people. THE MOST USEFUL/MEMORABLE THING I LEARNED AT HDS:
How to write well! Writing is such a crucial form of communication in any job, and it has really given me a leg up to do so well. HERE ARE MY WORDS OF ADVICE TO A CURRENT HDS STUDENT:
Try everything you can and participate in everything possible! My favorite memories were formed by the unique electives, including unicycling and handbell choir. Bryanna graduated with a B.A. in English Language and Literature and a B.S. in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology from the University of California, Davis. She earned BVM&S, MRCVS in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Edinburgh and is currently employed by the PDSA (a veterinary charity for the underserved) as a Veterinary Surgeon in the United Kingdom.
Hayden Furey Stuhr SOMETHING INTERESTING/ EXTRAORDINARY I’VE DONE/ LEARNED/EXPERIENCED SINCE GRADUATING FROM HDS:
MELISSA HANCOCK O'NEIL (LEFT) AND HAYDEN (RIGHT) AT MELISSA’S WEDDING.
I wouldn’t call it extraordinary, but I’ve loved living and traveling around the world and have felt fortunate that I have worked for an employer who has supported this.
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I learned a lot of useful things during my one year at HDS and made memories I expect will last me a lifetime. This was the most challenging part of the email to answer because I was going back and forth as to which teacher to quote. But, ultimately, I think the thing I am most thankful for from my HDS experience is that it introduced me to my best friend, Melissa Hancock O’Neil. While we only went to school together for a year (we both went to different high schools and colleges), we have remained best friends to this day and have only grown closer in the post-college years! 22
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Learn how to set and manage your boundaries. This applies to many parts of life, including, but not limited to, work, family, friends, and community. There are so many things you cannot control, but boundaries are something that you can implement and allow you to stay aligned with your values and priorities. Hayden is Vice President-Private Capital Markets, Investment Banking at JP Morgan in New York. She and her husband, Rob, live in Connecticut. Hayden holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.
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Rebecca Fudge SOMETHING INTERESTING/EXTRAORDINARY I’VE DONE/ LEARNED/EXPERIENCED SINCE GRADUATING FROM HDS:
For one exciting summer during college, I got to build and test a board game in Copenhagen, Denmark. THE MOST USEFUL/MEMORABLE THING I LEARNED AT HDS:
How to write an essay without using the verb “be.” HERE ARE MY WORDS OF ADVICE TO A CURRENT HDS STUDENT:
Hold on tightly to the friends you make at Harbor Day—you don't have many chances to be friends with someone you’ve known since kindergarten! Rebecca graduated from Northwestern University with a Major in Biological Sciences and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota in Plant and Microbial Sciences.
Gabrielle Schwab SOMETHING INTERESTING/ EXTRAORDINARY I’VE DONE/ LEARNED/EXPERIENCED SINCE GRADUATING FROM HDS:
As a third-year medical student, I have delivered babies, taken care of COVID patients in the ICU, and intubated patients in the OR at Chicago's busiest hospital. THE MOST USEFUL/MEMORABLE THING I LEARNED AT HDS:
To believe in myself and have confidence in my abilities! HERE ARE MY WORDS OF ADVICE TO A CURRENT HDS STUDENT:
Set high goals for yourself with small, doable steps that will help you reach them. Work hard, stay positive, and be very appreciative of the education and opportunities you are given. Never underestimate the power of gratitude. Gabrielle has a B.S. in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is currently a medical student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. n
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ADVENTURES IN ADVISORY By Khanhvy Phan
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Creative comparisons about the advisory program. Check out what sixth through eighth grade advisors have to say.
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Advisory is like a house cat. She warms up in the sunbeam of friendship, receives nourishment (of advice) from an adult, and stretches (in mindfulness). — HEATHER PAFF 7TH GRADE ADVISOR
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Advisory is like eating Sour Patch Kids candy— a little zingy at times, but sweet at the core of all the experiences! — KATIE RITZ
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Advisory is like a Lego set because it is built piece by piece with the precision and care of a master builder.
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FINDING COMMON GROUND: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AT HARBOR DAY By Yunga Webb
A focus this school year from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) group is community engagement. This focus allows us to understand and appreciate the intentional work of inclusion while valuing diversity.
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Congratulations to the 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Team who beat Costa Mesa 37-17 in the final game. The girls, led by Coaches Joshua Parks, Jo Pickard, and JP Rimlinger, played a fantastic final game. This is their third championship win! Go Seahawks!
Allison Cohen Ana Cormac Taylor Francois Emi Kanda-Gleeson Estelle Karaba Reese Katkin
Ava Khan Makenzie Vovan Chloe Wainwright Stella Welton Addison West Violet Yoshida
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Lila Peykoff Noah Pierce Abby Robinson Anton Rowe Sarah Rosing Sierra Taketa Paige Whitten Hillary Wilks Sloane Williams Dylan Young Luca Zahoul Sans Joey Zhou Jonathan Zhou COACHES:
Katie Ritz Meggen Stockstill Leslie Yagar
Cross Country Meet at Dwyer Middle School on January 13 ————————————————————————————————— 4TH-6TH GRADE GIRLS:
Gabrielle Landy 9th Place | Dylan Young 3rd Place 4TH-6TH GRADE BOYS:
Hudson Butcher 10th Place | Noah Pierce 6th Place 7TH GRADE BOYS:
Johnathan Zhou 10th Place
Cross Country Meet at Costa Mesa High School January 20 ————————————————————————————————— 6TH GRADE GIRLS:
Gabrielle Landy 8th Place | Sarah Rosing 10th Place Dylan Young 3rd Place 7TH GRADE BOYS:
Hudson Butcher 6th place | Noah Pierce 4th Place
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Dylan Young 3rd Place | Gabrielle Landy 8th Place 4TH-6TH GRADE BOYS:
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THE ANNUAL FUND 2021-2022 Thank you. Families listed below have made their Annual Fund commitments to Harbor Day School on or before March 18, 2022. The Annual Fund is the top fundraising priority of our school each year. These past few years, we have been grateful for extraordinary support on behalf of multiple initiatives: the capital campaign, financial aid, and 2021's record-breaking fall benefit. We look forward to recognizing our families' total gifts to our school in the Annual Report of Philanthropy, published in the fall. Gifts to the 2021-2022 Annual Fund are sincerely appreciated through the end of our fiscal year on June 30, 2022.
VISIONARIES $25,000+ Alexandra and Alan Airth Magi Yang and Gregory Chan Nicole and Michael BOT Cudzil Cynthia Fry The Fry Family Foundation Lindsay and Lance Jordan Stephanie Workman Jaime and Andy Peykoff II Jessica and Ryan '88 Steelberg Audrey and James Sun Vanna Yi and Chi Keong Wong Danni Wang and Jason Zhao
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Suzan and Todd Anderson Emily and Paul BOT Casey Fanny and Jan Eckermann Margaret and Jonathan Horne Ying Zhou and Jiansheng Jin Iram and Zafar Khan Mandy and Christopher Lee Kimberly and Farzad Massoudi Andrea and Mark McCardle Jennifer and Brian BOT Niccol Kay and James Olsen GP PP Jennifer and Jesse Rodriquez Cynthia Schwarz '75 and Prakash Sakraney Ani and Reed Stoecker Alexandra and Rick '86 BOT Taketa Danielle and Phillip Talleur Christine and Tony Wang Candice and Travis Whitten
Emily Horowitz '98 and Chatom Arkin FS Sally '87 and Aaron Bartz PP Evelyn and Colin '91 Best Anna-Marie and Brian Claassen Justine and Angelo Cuneo Betsy and Ryan BOT Decker Margarita and Mark Donnelly Jenine Esmail and Samer Habbas Angi '75 FS and Pete Evans PP Diana and Gareth Evans Staci and Ben BOT Francois Whitney and Michael Gomez Caroline and Kevin Gray Yvonne Li and Ming Hu Liz and John BOT Kirkowski Lauren and Marc Kleiman Na Zhao and Zhenyao Liu Dina and David Moatazedi The O Hill Family Lisa and Terry O'Neil Hayley '98 and Michael Palazzola Cari and Chad Peets PP Sonali and Rogelio Pier Sharona and Ramin Pirnazar Cate and Dan Robinson Neda and Reza Rofougaran Elena '93 and Jeff Singletary Sheila BOT Swaroop and Ashok Tripathi Catherine Lee and Mark Tran Allan Trane GP Yoko and Gene Tsai Laura BOT and Tim Vanderhook Tina BOT and Shep Wainwright Jane and Steven Wang Jenny and Marshall Young Sophia and Eugene BOT Yim
SEAHAWKS $5,000+ Shelley Geiler and John Allen Karla Kraft BOT and Anderee Berengian Aline and Santino BOT Blumetti Gay Callan and George Stone GP Nicole and Dean Camaras Michelle and Tim Danaher Cameran and Josh Davis Stacy and Dana Dowers Katy '96 and Doug Hanke Emily and Jeffrey Irwin Sindhu and Micah Jindal Kim and Jason Krotts Kimberly and Robert Lewis Vivien Liu and Joe Li Kabeh Vaziri and Ali Mahmoudoff Joyce-Ann '91 and Ryan Mahoney Kimberly and Leigh Martin Laurel and John Nelligan The Alex and Beth Root Family Fund Tina and Ehsan Sadri Veronica and Evan BOT Slavik Kerri BOT and Danny '87 Sonenshine Nicole and Scott Townes Megumi Yamato and Marco van Akkeren Jennie and Scott Watson Jessica and Eric '94 Werner Liz BOT and Spencer Williams Peggy and Mohsen Zahedi Annie Zhu and Davis Zhou Helen Ni and Haifeng Zhou
PATHFINDERS $1,000+ Anne-Marie Angeloff BOT Emily '00 and Derreck Barker Olivia FS and Ludwig Baumgartner Trisha and Barrington Burke Jennifer '98 and Matthew '97 Chapman Wendy Huang and TiHung Chen Merve and Chris Costanzo Heather and Jefferson '99 Cowart Sara and Lance Dixon Connie and Robert Ihrke GP PP Lynn Kanda and David Gleeson Kathi Koll GP PP Jill and Daryl Landy Sophie and Philip Lu
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Kate and Jeff Majit Diana and Craig McCallister GP Jamie and David Mead PP Leila and Navid Nami Miranda and Rick '02 Nelson Susan and Toby Page PP Kristin and Rob Pelinka Nancy and Albert Rossi GP Brooke '93 and Chris '96 BOT Shepherdson Sandra and Stephen Skahen PP Jack Skahen '99 James Skahen '03 Janet and Bob Stemler PP Venzila and Satinder Swaroop GP Laurel and Scott '96 Tippett Shuyun Tong Andrew Wood '99 Alena Wang and Ryan Zhou
PIONEERS UP TO $999 Kenneth Alston Nancy and Jerry Alston GP Brian Barwick '04 Nancy FS and Dennis Bear PP Noelle FS and Jonathan Becker Jeremy Beecher '00 Chelsea and Joel Block Michael Borchard '06 Nikki Borchard '08 Dean Bowyer '18 Neale Bowyer '19 Davis Case '09 Christine '90 and Glen Cawthon Cindy '69 and Jon Christeson GP PP Maureen and Brian '92 Coleman Kabele Cook '12 Dominic Cuneo '17 Sienna Cuneo '19 Morgan Czepiel '17 Paige Czepiel '15 Lesly and John Davenport PP Christina Davenport '14 John Davenport’ '08 William Davenport '11 Alexa DeSantis '09 Daniella DeSantis '11 Kelly Ellis '05 Charlie Evans '11 Sally Evans '09 Anne Foodym FS Debbie Fogel PP Christi Francois '18 Elizabeth Gapp GP PP
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Caroline and James '81 FS Gapp Petra Gapp '20 Raleigh Garner '14 Rhodes Garner '12 Alexandra Gomez '20 Isabel Gomez '18 Kristen and Brian Gooding Wenying Guo and Eric Shi PP Stacey FS and Jeffrey Hammond PP Benjamin Hammond '13 Ruby Hammond '18 Rose '91 and Peter Helm Sue and Doug FS Hirsh Kristi FS and Bryan Hogsett Amanda Johnson '92 Dana and Craig Gordon Johnson PP Evan Jones '12 Keith Jones '14 Caren '88 FS and Brian Kelly Carol Kensel GP Danyel Khan '20 Jensen Klein '18 Lila Klein '13 Nolan Klein '15 Ryan Klein '83 PP Wilson Knapp '05 Elizabeth Knight '11 Landon Knight '11 Tracy and Chaz FS Konkle Charli Krotts '21 Olivia Krotts '19 David Kuehn '81 Debra '81 FS PP and Richard Lee Taylor '98 and Brinson Lingenfelter Michelle '00 and Tom Linovitz Jaimee and David '06 Livingston Liza and Shane '92 Loidolt Owen Majit '21 Lauren and Brian Manfred Lauren '99 and Michael McDonald Halland McKenna '11 Stephen Monroe '80 T.J. Morton '13 Drake Mossman '15 Sophia Mossman '12 Melissa FS and Mike Mullane PP Cooper Mullane '20 Macey Mullane '16 Nina Prasad and Ryan Murphy Jennifer and Sean Murray Sarah Oliphant PP FS Allison Olmstead '87 Lindsay '01 and Kyle Olson
Christopher O'Neil '21 Sylvanda FS and Cesar Padilla Guillermina and Isidro FS Panuco Sachi '95 and Ken Perkins Kristen Vitti Pierce '88 and Justin Pierce '87 Anne and Don Polkingharn PP FS Margie and Francis Quinlan PP Daniel Quinlan '00 Kathryn Quinlan '97 Natalie Redwitz '08 Kristy Riddle '20 Kris FS and John Rowe GP PP Kevin Rowe '90 Mark Rowe '95 Sean FS Rowe '86 Jillian '99 and Jason Sabaugh Isabelle Searles '11 Jamison Searles '09 Shelby Searles '05 Shayda Shakoori '17 Tara Shakoori '19 Gigi and George Spragins PP Matthew Spragins '85 Peter Stemler '02 Blake Stern '19 Logan Stern '20 Meggen FS and Ray Stockstill GP Julie and Clayton '99 Stone Matthew Strok '16 Hayden '06 and Rob Stuhr Alicia and Aaron Suplizio Shanti and Shambhu Tripathi GP Susie and David Vanker GP Christi FS and Tom Veal PP Moujan Walkow PP FS Yunga Webb FS Megan and Kristofer '88 Wilks Julie and Justin Wilson III PP Kate Wilson '03 Yan Dong and Chuan Yu Courtney Zarrilli '92 FS Jonathan Zhou '23 ——————————————————————————————— BOT – BOARD OF TRUSTEES FS – CURRENT/FORMER FACULTY AND STAFF GP – GRANDPARENT PP – PAST PARENT
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LAUREN KLEIMAN | FALL BENEFIT CHAIR
THIS YEAR’S FALL BENEFIT HDS 2.0 | THE FUTURE IS HERE ON NOVEMBER 13, 2021, WAS AN EVENING TO REMEMBER! THE EVENING CELEBRATED THE NEXT CHAPTER OF HARBOR DAY SCHOOL AND THE NEARLY COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE I FOR THE NEW CAMPUS. FALL BENEFIT CHAIR LAUREN KLEIMAN WORKED FOR MONTHS WITH A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS TO TURN TIME NIGHTCLUB IN COSTA MESA INTO A FUTURISTIC WORLD OF NEON, ILLUMINATED BID PADDLES, REPLETE WITH SERVERS ON HOVERBOARDS, ROBOTOGRAPHERS, AND A BRILLIANT LIVE AUCTION. MORE THAN 300 PARENTS AND FACULTY JOINED TOGETHER TO DONATE, PURCHASE, AND ATTEND THE BENEFIT. THE RESULTS REFLECTED ALL THEIR HARD WORK AND SHATTERED PRIOR RECORDS. FAMILIES CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN $550,000 TO SUPPORT HARBOR DAY SCHOOL. NONE OF THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT THE TENACITY OF CHAIR LAUREN KLEIMAN AND HER TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS. IT WAS A NIGHT FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS! n
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