Beacon Spring/Summer 2015 by Harbor Day

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EARTHWATCH............................................................PAGE 24

CONTENTS

FEATURES

IN THIS ISSUE

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HEAD’S MESSAGE.....................................................PAGE 03 HARBOR DAY SALUTES DR. GREENWOOD.....PAGE 04

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dr. Daniel Greenwood A FOND FAREWELL ................................................PAGE 06 WELCOME MRS. JOHNSON...................................PAGE 1 2

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Noelle Becker WRITERS

WELCOME MRS. EVANS..........................................PAGE 14

MEN’S EVENT 2015....................................................PAGE 15

Noelle Becker Stacy Bierlein Pam Coleman Monika Matuszak

MAKER FAIRE 2015..................................................PAGE 30

EDITORS

SPRING BENEFIT.......................................................PAGE 32

Noelle Becker Stacy Bierlein Monika Matuszak

WOMEN IN HISTORY.................................................PAGE 15

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY............................................PAGE 33 DESIGN IN THE ARTS: EIGHTH GRADE PLAY.................PAGE 34

Eric Neuner | RPIstudios

MATRICULATION LIST.............................................PAGE 36

PRINTING

SEAHAWK ATHLETIC NEWS ................................PAGE 37 ANNUAL FUND...........................................................PAGE 38

Rosemont Press, Inc.

MISSION Harbor Day School provides an academically challenging, well-balanced education in a nurturing, family-centered environment. Our traditional, yet innovative, curriculum develops eager, confident learners who think creatively and work collaboratively. Developing self-reliance, building strong moral character, and encouraging social responsibility are hallmarks of a Harbor Day education.

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. COVER PHOTO: Students at Mbahe Primary School with Harbor Day Faculty and Staff.

From the Head of School

DR. GREENWOOD

he Tanzanian proverb “little by little, a little becomes a lot” describes our aspirations at Harbor Day. Each interaction and every moment we spend with our students, we endeavor to fulfill our mission of creating well-educated students who are socially responsible and exhibit strong moral character. The character education program CHARACTER COUNTS provides the focus and lexicon for our social responsibility efforts. Ask a Lower School student why they attended Make a Difference Day, and they will tell you that they do it because they “care.” Ask an Upper School student why they log service-learning hours, and they will say that it makes them good “citizens.” Ask anyone why they came to Spring into Service Day, and they will tell you it is because it is their “responsibility” to help others.

hrough these efforts, our students—from those with the littlest hands to those who tower over the average adult—have created hundreds of letters and care packages for veterans and children in hospitals, packed tons of food in boxes, made thousands of sandwiches for those most needy in Orange County, restored wetlands, and cleaned miles of beaches to name but a few of the countless good deeds for our community. The HDS faculty leads the efforts of community involvement by also spending their first day back at work after the summer packing boxes at the OC Food Bank. As you will read in this issue of the Beacon, seven teachers visited our sister school in Mbahe to lend a hand and deliver the hundreds of pounds of school supplies donated by the community. You will also read about Kindergarten Teacher, Casey Hogan, who was this year’s grant recipient to participate in EarthWatch by joining a scientific research team attempting to understand how to protect coral reefs in the Bahamas. In addition to character development and social responsibility, we are also preparing our students for their future as designers, creators, problem solvers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs. Our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) efforts continue as we hosted the first annual Maker Faire in April. The Maker Faire is an excellent illustration of the

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community coming together to program computers, build circuits, print in 3-D, make sailboats and paper airplanes, create digital movies, and take pin-hole camera pictures. Additionally, the creative and artistic aspects of that program have yielded 15 works of art chosen from thousands to be part of the Festival of Arts Junior Exhibit in Laguna this summer. Day-by-day, hour-by-hour, we work with students to be good citizens, creative and successful lifelong learners, and productive members of society. Little by little, a little becomes a lot—just look at the impressive list of colleges our HDS alumni will be attending in the fall (page 36). I have been proud to lead these efforts for the last three years. Harbor Day continues its perpetual march towards excellence, endeavoring to provide the very best education possible. As I begin my new career with the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), I will continue to champion the wonderful education that Harbor Day delivers and carry Harbor Day close to my heart. Little by little Harbor Day is moving forward to meet the ever-changing needs of our students in an ever-changing world.

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Harbor Day Salutes Dr. Greenwood ———––––––––––––––––——–––––––––––––––––––——

BY NOELLE BECKER

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reeting students during morning carpool is where you will find Dr. Greenwood (Dr. G) on most days. Eye contact, a firm grip, and a smile are must-haves when shaking Dr. G’s hand. His job is not just to greet students, but to impart important interpersonal skills that he believes every child should possess. After three years, this will mark Dr. G’s last year at Harbor Day School.

is first and foremost concern has always been the children. He has been involved in numerous community-wide events and has enjoyed seeing Harbor Day students excel in various productions and sporting events. From sending out personalized birthday cards to every student, to allowing the entire school to dress up for Halloween, Dr. Greenwood fostered a strong community spirit. He also initiated a more robust Outdoor Education Program by sending seventh graders to Joshua Tree National Park for an authentic outdoor experience. One of his favorite activities has been reading Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch Who Stole Christmas during the holiday tree trimming ceremony. To the delight of the students, he even brought his dog Chandler to play the part of Max in the performance. Dr. Greenwood spearheaded many new initiatives while at Harbor Day School. Being passionate about technology, he helped strengthen Harbor Day’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) movement. He even put students to the test by challenging them to a 3-D printed bridge building contest. His encouragement for professional development gave faculty members the opportunity to further develop their curriculum and subject matter knowledge. Teachers and staff have benefited greatly from attending the summer conference at Exeter School, Readers and Writers Workshop, CHARACTER COUNTS symposiums, and

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Singapore Math conferences, just to name a few. He even put in place a comprehensive system for hiring new employees. He also wanted to ensure Harbor Day School was a safe campus. In addition to many safety upgrades to our facilities, many faculty and staff members were able to gain valuable training in emergency preparedness, specifically Ham Radio operation and CERT training. In terms of the School’s growth and viability, Dr. Greenwood supported many development efforts, most notably securing and building a new event parking and carpool queuing area. This is the first expansion of the School in the over 40 years HDS has been in its current location. He helped admission efforts by starting the School’s first ever Community Open House, increasing the School’s community outreach. In 2014, for the first time, Harbor Day achieved 100% parent participation in the Annual Fund in the first 100 days of school. Additionally, Dr. Greenwood with his wife Beth enjoyed fostering community by hosting nine grade level parties at their home each year. Harbor Day School will miss his bright smile and his ability to embrace new ideas. Dr. Greenwood’s next adventure will begin in July, as he becomes the first Associate Director of the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). While we are sad to see him go, we are so happy for him and his family.

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The Harbor Day Community expresses its heartfelt wishes to Dr. G. “When school gets out this June, and all of the kids rush towards summer, Dr. Daniel Greenwood will leave Harbor Day School after a great tenure as Headmaster of our school. For these three years, Dr. Greenwood has introduced many important aspects of Harbor Day life. He brought to us the six pillars of character, the Upper School morning meeting, and many new activities such as the Gaga Ball pit, dodgeball tournament, and more. Spending time with the Headmaster has established a newer face of our school, as Dr. Greenwood frequently joined P.E. classes and recess games. His advisory loved having him as their advisor for their final year here at Harbor Day. Dr. Greenwood has built a legacy in a short time at HDS, but he will never be forgotten, as Harbor Day wishes him good luck in the future.” — James McConnaughey, Eighth Grade Student “Dan is enthusiastic and always full of new ideas. He was game to do everything from inhabiting Axl Rose for the School's Benefit to sporting a mustache for Movember (in spite of Beth's take on the facial hair). His innovation with the 3-D printers and the bridge building contest helped set the tone for the growth of the Maker Space movement at Harbor Day. We will miss him next year, and we wish him the best of luck in his new position at CAIS.” —Nicole Nelson and Russell Klein (’80), Harbor Day Parents

“Dr. Greenwood has helped carry on the long-standing tradition of excellence here at Harbor Day. I am excited for Dr. Greenwood and the opportunities that await him as he embarks on his newest endeavor. I wish him all the best. — Jeff Peters, Fourth Grade Teacher “I have had the pleasure of working closely with Dr. Greenwood over the last few years. With his support, we were able to enhance the School’s digital communications and marketing. One of the best moments as an administrative team was performing the “Jazz Hands” routine for the Upper School Talent Show. And who can forget his Axl Rose poster for the 2014 Spring Benefit? I wish Dr. Greenwood and his family all the best.” — Noelle Becker, Director of Communications

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A Fond Farewell to Ms. Ratnesar ———––––––––––––––––——–––––––––––––––––––——

BY NOELLE BECKER

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ince 2010, Ms. Ratnesar has cultivated a sense of togetherness and community in the Upper School. There is never a dull moment being the Director of Upper School. On any given day, Ms. Ratnesar can be found in her office or in the Big Room (which has decreased in size over the years) surrounded by students, discussing the latest teen movie or the solutions to last night’s math homework.

n her ephemeral tenure, she has left her mark at Harbor Day School. Ms. Ratnesar has been instrumental in hiring many of our Upper School faculty members, further developing the Upper School advisory program, reinvigorating student council, enhancing character education by introducing the OWL program, and exercising a high degree of educational expertise to improve our program. She has also helped place eighth graders in top high schools locally and nationally. In July, Ms. Ratnesar will be moving on to the Curtis School in Los Angeles to become their first female Head of School. Harbor Day School is proud to see one of our own advancing to the next stage of her career, taking on the role of Head of School at such a prestigious institution. While we will greatly miss her gregarious personality and smiling face, we are so thrilled for her as she prepares for her next endeavor.

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“One of the reasons I came to Harbor Day was because of Meera’s obvious excitement for education. Her love of learning and willingness to brainstorm about new books I want to teach has been hugely helpful. Because Meera passionately pursues education, she has brought innovative ideas back to Harbor Day. While we are excited about this new chapter in her life, we will miss her and wish her the best of luck at the Curtis School.” — Courtney Duke, English Teacher “When I think about Ms. Ratnesar, the words “hard work” and “determination” come to mind. Every year I’ve been in student council, I’ve noticed that had I not been in student council, I would not have realized all the things she does for the School. Meetings, paperwork, interviews, admissions, are just a few activities that I’ve seen her doing throughout the day. And even with her heavy workload, she still works hard to make sure each grade level comes together as one.” —Malia Smith, Eighth Grade Student Council President “I remember Ms. Ratnesar donating a party for 6-8 kids that she hosted at her apartment complex for the Fall Benefit. Originally the party was supposed to be limited to only a few boys, but the boys who were going wanted to expand it to the whole grade. Ms. Ratnesar agreed, and the entire class of boys had a great time that night grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, swimming, and playing video games. This is just one of many examples that demonstrates Ms. Ratnesar’s dedication to the happiness of her students. She is a successful educator because she has a genuine interest in children and enjoys spending time outside of the classroom getting to know them as people. We will miss her next year.” —Henry Chung, Harbor Day Parent

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Mrs. Keturakis Leaves a Legacy ———––––––––––––––––——–––––––––––––––––––——

BY NOELLE BECKER

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o parents she is known as Mrs. K; to her fellow teachers she is just Cassie. To her students she is always remembered fondly as a favorite teacher. Mrs. K’s career in education has spanned over three decades. She began her relationship with Harbor Day School first as a parent, then as a teacher, and finally as a grandparent. She earned her B.A. in English at California State University, Fullerton and holds a California Life Teaching Credential. Over the years, she continued her education and has completed graduate course work at Columbia University, the University of San Diego, and the University of California, Irvine. Mrs. Keturakis became a Master Teacher in 2008. She lives by her motto, “Go the extra mile.”

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fter teaching First Grade for 13 years, Mrs. K moved to Kindergarten because she loved teaching children how to read. She continued to educate herself through various professional development programs and utilized this knowledge to develop and enhance her curriculum. Mrs. Keturakis loves watching her children learn; in turn, she learns from them as well. “The children inspire me just as much as I do them,” said Keturakis. Upon her students’ graduation from Eighth Grade, she writes each of them a handwritten note offering encouragement and well wishes for their future. Children love her so much that she is known as “Auntie” among several of her former students. To her, being an educator has been the most rewarding experience. “I have developed friends that are life-long. It has been my life-calling to be a teacher. I have loved every minute of it. “ When asked about her favorite part of working at Harbor Day, Mrs. Keturakis said she’s enjoyed the opportunity to work with a dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and the privilege to hold the hands of children who are just beginning their journey through school. Mrs. Keturakis is looking forward to travelling, reading the paper every morning for as long as she wants, substitute teaching at Harbor Day, and getting more involved in charity work for women and children. The Harbor Day community expresses sincere gratitude for the indelible mark she has made and wishes her all the best. We will miss you, Mrs. K! BEACON — SPRING/SUMMER 2015

“I am honored to have known Cassie for 25 years.We taught First Grade together for 13 years. Cassie is a dedicated and extremely talented teacher. Her love for her students and her passion for teaching are evident to all of us. She has put in countless hours taking college courses to refine her craft and has attended almost every workshop possible. Besides being an exemplary teacher, she has been a true friend to my entire family and to me. She has been here for me in both good and bad times. I am going to miss our daily chats, and I am especially going to miss her willingness to inspire me and keep me unfailingly striving for the best.” — Lynette Vieira, First Grade Teacher “Your passion and purpose radiates throughout the entire school community, and you will be missed.” —The Briggs Family, Alumni Family “Mrs. K was one of my favorite teachers that I had in my entire nine years at Harbor Day School. It was not only her incredible capability to connect with her students, but the true love that she had for each of them. It is not every school that has a teacher as unique as she is to continue to be as close with her students from previous years, and hold special memories of them in her heart. I am forever grateful to have had the chance be taught by such a kind, and intelligent teacher. I will miss Mrs. K with all my heart.” —Kate Wirta, Eighth Grade Student

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Harbor Day Thanks Mrs. Mailloux for the Best Books We’ve Ever Read

e will greatly miss the witty personality and smiling face of our cherished Librarian Mary Ann Mailloux. Her passion for books and learning is infectious. She has helped foster that love of books and reading in the thousands of students she has taught and inspired so many of her fellow colleagues.

rs. Mailloux joined the Harbor Day School faculty in 1996 as a Fifth Grade Teacher. Three years later she became Harbor Day School’s second librarian. She has continued many traditions in the library, like the Brown Bag Book Exchange, author visits, and summer reading. But Mrs. Mailloux brought in many wonderful new events and activities that have now become new traditions. Special events like Women in History, Mythology Bee, and The Caldecott and Newbery Award program are imbued with her special touch. One of her most memorable experiences was travelling to Tanzania with Business Manager Joan Coleman to visit the Mbahe School in 2013. Mrs. Mailloux reflects on her trip to Africa: “The experience was fabulous, life-changing and life-affirming.” Upon her return, she started the Mbahe Garage Sale where students bring in toys they no longer want and sell them to other students to raise money for scholarships at Mbahe. To date, Harbor Day School has helped raise $5,500 in scholarship money. Mrs. Mailloux is looking forward to spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, volunteering in her PAGE 10

local library literacy program, and reading lots of books at the beach! When asked what she will miss after she retires, Mrs. Mailloux pauses for a moment and responds, “I’ll miss the kids coming up to me saying, ‘boy that was the best book I’ve ever read. Thank you. Do you have any more?’ I will miss my colleagues. I will miss library conventions. I will miss Maker Space and all my parent volunteers.” Well, Mrs. Mailloux, we will all miss you very, very much. —————————————————————————————— “Molly is the kind of woman I would love to have as my neighbor! Oh the fun we would have debating, teasing, and laughing with one another! With her adventurous spirit, Molly is always looking forward to doing something new, learning from it and sharing it with others. For many years, she has endeared herself to all of us – students, teachers, staff and administrators- with her encyclopedic knowledge, her open mind and open heart. We will miss Molly dearly, but rejoice in knowing that she will have the time of her life, along with her husband, family and friends. A heartfelt MERCI to you, Molly! ” — Marie France Smith, French Teacher BEACON — SPRING/SUMMER 2015

“Thank you Mrs. Mailloux, for sparking a love for reading in me and hundreds of other students. You consistently captivate us each week with enthralling stories and videos, give excellent book recommendations, and still find the time to organize things such as the Mbahe Garage Sale. You truly are, as Mr. Arkin so fondly calls you, the “Best Grandma in the world,” and you will always be a part of Harbor Day's library. Thank you.”

“Mrs. Mailloux unleashed generations of avid readers through her inspiration, creativity and undying dedication. Thank you Mrs. Mailloux for all you have done for our families (and for the graphic novels). You will be missed!.” —Janet Stemler, Parent and Library Volunteer

—Maggie Sonenshine, Seventh Grade Student

Harbor Day Says Farewell to Mrs. Leshinsky-Anderson

KATIE LESHINSKY-ANDERSON “Since she first burst onto the Harbor Day campus back in 2010, Katie has been a special presence as a member of our faculty, but most importantly to the students of Harbor Day’s Seventh and Eighth Grades. During her tenure at Harbor Day, she developed an outstanding science education curriculum that has engaged and challenged her students. The education of the “middle-school student” is never an easy task, yet Katie’s style and enthusiasm always kept them motivated to achieve her high expectations while applying their own efforts toward the learning of science and the development of their character. This enthusiasm for science went far beyond her own classroom in collaboration with colleagues to bring older and younger Harbor Day students together to share in the learning and to celebrate all the wonders of science. Harbor Day students who are fortunate to have been taught by Ms. Leshinsky are well prepared for all that awaits them in high school science labs and beyond. The entire Harbor Day community has benefited from her presence and professionalism. However, the one quality that Harbor Day faculty and staff will miss the most about Katie is her friendship! We wish her and her husband Chris all the best as they relocate to begin their journey together on the East Coast!! ”

“There are some people that you meet and are just instantly drawn to. They have boundless energy, an infectious zest for life, and a friendly, outgoing, and inclusive personality. Katie Leshinsky is one of those people. She finds the best in everyone she meets and helps bring this quality out of them. When we traveled to Africa together, the adorable and enthusiastic Mbahe students she taught were captivated with her. As she taught them English words, the students responded just as enthusiastically as she would… “ANTENNA. EYES. WINGS.” She engages everyone she meets with her magnetic personality. We have been the best of friends since the moment we met. Like a magnet, she drew me in and I am a better colleague, friend, and teacher because of it. ” — Terra Shirvanian, Math Teacher “Katie is a true friend and a dedicated teacher. We have had a great time coaching and laughing together over the last five years. I am going to miss carpooling together to work, her positive energy, and her courageousness. I am excited for her and eager to hear about her next adventure in Connecticut! ” — Cara Ducey, First Grade Associate

— Jean Paul Rimlinger, Science Teacher BEACON — SPRING/SUMMER 2015

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Q&A WITH NEW UPPER SCHOOL DIRECTOR

MRS. JOHNSON ——————————— INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY WILL ANDERSON AND DARCY CHUNG ————————————

usan Johnson (’88) has been named Harbor Day School’s new Upper School Director. She might be new to her position, but Mrs. Johnson’s relationship with the School spans over three decades. After college, she became a Social Studies Teacher at Harbor Day, leaving briefly to earn a Master’s Degree in Education from Harvard University. After teaching for a few more years, she pursued her Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law and practiced law before rediscovering her true love of education. She again returned to Harbor Day in 2011 as an English and Literature Teacher and Language Arts Department Chair. The Harbor Day community is delighted to welcome her into her esteemed new role.

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WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION?

I believe that the goal of education is to develop the well-being and potential of children and to prepare them to be engaged, productive members of society. Certainly, many factors contribute to achieving this goal, but several important principles stand out. First of all, providing a well-balanced curriculum is paramount to optimize a child’s potential. By exposing a child to a wide variety of disciplines, he or she receives a strong foundation and develops as a whole person. Additionally, with a well-rounded curriculum, children can gain an appreciation – or even a passion – for an area of new exposure. Fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills also contribute to achieving the full potential of a child. Schools must promote inquiry and analysis, not just memorizing. If a child is able to think critically about issues, then he or she will more likely be able to develop problem-solving skills. Also, through the dynamic exchange of ideas, schools can promote curiosity and lifelong learning skills, which, of course, are essential for PAGE 12

active, productive members of society. Furthermore, schools should present challenges to children in a supportive, nurturing environment. Children learn best when they feel safe and are free to take risks. By being immersed in a supportive environment, children know that teachers care about them as individuals, and then they are able to grapple with difficult material more readily. Through a challenging curriculum, children build upon prior knowledge and progress developmentally. Also, from these challenges, students gain resiliency and a sense of accomplishment, both of which are important components for a child’s development. Finally, developing a strong character is crucial for a child’s potential to be reached. Schools must maintain clear standards and cultivate a climate of respect and integrity in order for students to learn the importance of these values in our community. Schools must also emphasize student responsibility, empathy for others, and active involvement in their community at large. By doing so, we can help achieve a child’s full potential and develop productive citizens. BEACON — SPRING/SUMMER 2015

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FUN FACTS: MRS. JOHNSON’S Favorites ——————————————––––––––––—— ClassiC Novel: The Grapes of Wrath by John steinbeck ——————————————––––––––––—— adult Novel: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver and Middlesex by Jeffrey eugenides ——————————————––––––––––—— YouNg adult Novel: The Giver by lois lowry ——————————————––––––––––—— author: John steinbeck ——————————————––––––––––—— destiNatioN: My grandma’s lake house in Minnesota. ——————————————––––––––––—— Color: Blue ——————————————––––––––––—— Foods: spaghetti and frozen yogurt ——————————————––––––––––—— MusiC geNre: rock ——————————————––––––––––—— BaNds: dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam

1988 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL INTERMURAL TEAM (MRS. JOHNSON TOP ROW SECOND ON LEFT)

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO GO INTO ADMINISTRATION?

I love Harbor Day School. I have a deep history with this school, so when the opportunity presented itself to become part of the leadership team, I wanted to take advantage of it. I’m excited to be part of the administration to help make sure that we fulfill our mission statement to the greatest extent and to provide the best education possible for our students.

DID YOU ALWAYS KNOW YOU WANTED TO BE AN EDUCATOR?

No, not always. I have always loved learning, but I did not gravitate to the field of education until I was a young adult. In college, I was interested in policy and nonprofit work, and I ended up working in Washington, D.C. right out of college for a nonprofit that was promoting education. That’s where I became interested in the education field. I eventually moved back to California, got a job teaching at Harbor Day, and earned my Masters in Education. I have many interests, one of which led me to studying and practicing law. I enjoyed the intellectual aspect of law, but I missed working in a school environment and with children. So, I returned to education, and I’m very happy to call myself an educator. It’s a very fulfilling career.

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WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?

I absolutely love spending time with my husband and two kids, whether it is attending a sporting activity, watching a movie together, or playing a board game. I also love the outdoors. Hiking and camping rejuvenate me. I also enjoy traveling and MRS. JOHNSON AND MR. COLEMAN

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learning about new places and cultures. And, of course, reading. I love to read.

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TELL US AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF.

I became a Type I, juvenile diabetic when I was in Seventh Grade, the age of many of my students. For a long time after I was diagnosed, I was really self-conscious about my diabetes and did not want to talk about it. I felt different and abnormal. However, from dealing with my disease, I learned a lot of valuable life lessons at a young age. It taught me to be aware of my health and not take it for granted, and it also helped me develop a sense of empathy for others. I used to take multiple insulin shots throughout the day, but now I wear an insulin pump to manage my diabetes. WHAT THINGS HAVE CHANGED AND WHAT THINGS HAVE STAYED THE SAME THROUGHOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE AT HARBOR DAY?

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Many changes have occurred since I was a student here. Our program has really expanded and now has so much depth to it. For example, when I was a student at HDS, I didn’t start learning Spanish until Sixth Grade, and now, Kindergartners learn Spanish. Also, our program is much more intentional in developing students as people, as evidenced by our character education, service learning opportunities, and the advisory program in the Upper School. Also, believe it or not, the uniform was much more limiting when I was a student than it is now. There weren’t as many choices for students. Girls had to wear saddle shoes, and boys had to wear top siders. The core nature of the school, however, hasn’t changed; HDS still (CONTINUED ON PAGE 35)

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INTRODUCING MRS. EVANS

rs. Angela “Angi” Knapp Evans (’75) is Harbor Day School’s new Interim Head of School. This isn’t Mrs. Evans first role at Harbor Day. In addition to being an alumna, she has held almost every role imaginable at the School. She graduated from Harbor Day in 1975, taught Fourth Grade and Kindergarten from 1989-1995, acted as a room parent and member of the Parent Council, and served on the Board of Trustees for seven years, including two years as board president. Additionally, she represented Harbor Day School on the California Association of Independent Schools Southern California Professional Development Committee.

fter graduating from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Business Administration, Mrs. Evans moved to Washington, D.C. to work at the U.S. Department of Commerce. She later worked in the real estate industry in Southern California before returning to school to study education. She earned her M.A. in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles before she began teaching at Harbor Day School. Mrs. Evans and her husband Pete have two children, Sally, a sophomore at New York University, and Charlie, a senior at Corona del Mar High School. As a family, they enjoy travelling and skiing. Mrs. Evans also loves spending time with her golden retrievers, reading, and hiking. She is a terrible golfer. Mrs. Evans is extremely excited to return to her alma mater for the opportunity to work with Harbor Day’s outstanding faculty and to spend time with the best students on Earth! ■ LEFT TOP: MRS. EVANS AS A BOARD OF TRUSTEE. RIGHT TOP: MRS. EVANS AS A FOURTH GRADE TEACHER. BOTTOM: MRS. EVANS IN 1975 AS AN EIGHTH GRADER.

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Women’s Hisory Celebration

n celebration of Women’s History Month, thirty-five Harbor Day School parents, faculty members, and administrators spent the afternoon of March 4 in character as historical figures they admire. Students had the chance to speak with Jane Goodall (First Grade Teacher Lynette Vieira) and Justice Sotomayor (English Teacher Susan Johnson), with Frida Kahlo (Art Teacher Stacey Hammond) and Florence Nightingale (Nurse Melissa Perez). They posed questions to legendary authors like Laura Ingalls Wilder, Harper Lee, and J.K. Rowling; to athletes Babe Didrickson and Annie Londonderry; to artists Mary Cassatt and Alice Guy-Blache. The history of medicine came to life through Marie Curie, Elizabeth Balckwell, and Henrietta Lacks. Rulers like Catherine the Great, Queen Elizabeth I, and Margrethe II of Denmark took the attention of their subjects. The event was cast, produced, and directed by Librarian Molly Mallioux. Nineteen years running, the women’s history celebration is an HDS tradition. ■

MEN’S EVENT 2015 IT WAS A PERFECT EVENING AT BIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB WITH OVER 100 GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE. THE MEN OF HARBOR DAY GATHERED TOGETHER TO ENJOY PUB GAMES, SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIONS, DELICIOUS FOOD, AND FRIENDLY COMPETITION POKER. THE EVENT HELPED RAISE OVER $75,000! THE HARBOR DAY COMMUNITY THANKS ALL WHO PARTICIPATED. OUR SPECIAL THANKS TO COMMITTEE MEMBERS KENT ELLIOTT, SANJAY GROVER, JASON KROTTS, MARK MCCARDLE, ROB MONTGOMERY, FORD POWELL, GENE TSAI, AND VIKAS VANJANI. ■ LEFT: PHIL COHEN, KENT ELLIOTT, AND MARK MCCARDLE BEACON — SPRING/SUMMER 2015

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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COMPASS A Ten-Year, Ten Thousand Mile Friendship with Mbahe Primary School ———––––––––––––––––——–––––––––––––––––––——

BY STACY BIERLEIN

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f you ask Harbor Day School students what they remember about their first day of Kindergarten, most will recall making new friends or meeting their new teacher for the first time. Many will say that Ms. Hogan and Mrs. Keturakis used Google Earth on a classroom SMART Board to show them the location of Harbor Day’s sister school, Mbahe Primary School, 9,800 miles away in Tanzania. Some will recall that later in their Kindergarten year, they created coloring pages with beach pictures, so that their friends living in the mountains could

see what it is like to live near the ocean.

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OPPOSITE PAGE: THE LUSH LANDSCAPE OF TANZANIA. ABOVE: A CLASSROOM OF STUDENTS WITH HDS FACULTY AND STAFF WITH PAUL MEELA.

Little by little, a little becomes a lot. — TANZANIAN PROVERB

he relationship between Harbor Day School and Mbahe Primary School has evolved during the past ten years under the leadership of Joan Coleman, HDS Business Manager. Mrs. Coleman’s love of hiking first took her to Tanzania in 2005. She has returned to Mbahe Village every year since with a delegation made up of HDS friends, faculty, and administrators. Faculty members Jennifer Fenner, Katie Leshinsky, Karen Meier, Terra Shervanian, and Lynette Vieira joined Mrs. Coleman on the most recent trip this winter. FROM MRS. COLEMAN’S JOURNAL: We arrived at the farm last night at midnight and after 30 hours of travel. We were met at the bottom of the village by ten of Simon’s workers who carried 400 pounds of school supplies up the hill to the farm. All of us hiked the 30 minutes with our headlamps shining up the trail with brief stops to acclimate to the 6,000 foot elevation.

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s Harbor Day School’s mid-winter break begins in February, Eastern Tanzania’s dry season wanes and “the short rains” begin. Long rains come in March and often continue through May. Many live in rural areas on ecologically sustainable farms—typically farmlands that have been in their families for generations. This is true of Mbahe Farm. It is the fifteen-acre family farm of Simon Mtuy, and home base for guests from HDS. A life in Tanzania is rich in many things. There are views of snowy summits and lush forests. Eastern regions are blessed with rich volcanic soil and a yearround growing season, producing some of the world’s best coffee, tea, and honey. Mount Kilimanjaro lures thousands of travelers to Tanzania every year. A trek to Kilimanjaro’s peaks begins in lush banana growing lands, continues through dense rainforest, across jagged meadows, finally to steep, slippery scree slopes, and on to one of the twin summits, Kibo and Mawenzi. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 18) PAGE 17

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COMPASS A Ten-Year, Ten Thousand Mile Friendship with Mbahe Primary School (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17)

A FARMHOUSE VIEW OF A RAINBOW.

Mrs. Coleman’s story, beginning with the fortuitous assignment of Simon Mtuy as her guide in 2005. Simon is well-known in the Kilimanjaro region. In addition to being an accomplished guide and the proprietor of Mbahe Farm, he holds the Guinness World Record for racing up and down Mount Kilamanjaro. The normal trekking time is five to nine days. Simon has completed the trip in only nine hours. Simon arranged for her to visit the nearby school as the guest of Mbahe teacher, Andrew Meela. Many things about Mbahe Primary School reminded Mrs. Coleman of home. The children were polite and respectful of their teachers and guests. Each grade had two classes; students wore required blue uniforms. Many seemed to be eager readers; others loved running and soccer. Differences were obvious too. Students had long waits taking turns with school supplies; some wrote notes in the margins of newspapers because new writing paper was scarce. Children played soccer with a ball crafted from rags and plastic bags. As Mrs. Coleman and Mr. Meela compared their beloved schools, an enduring friendship was born.

FROM MRS. COLEMAN’S JOURNAL: There are no words to describe waking up on the farm to the smell of wet African earth after a rainstorm. Last night we slept with the sound of rain pounding on the tin roof. While it was raining on us it was snowing on the mountain. On the walk to school we saw Mount Kilimanjaro covered in snow. It was spectacular.

FROM MRS. COLEMAN’S JOURNAL: We sorted all of our supplies into projects—we would be teaching several projects in each of the fourteen classrooms. We had hundreds of pencils, crayons, pens, stickers…The children are used to working only with lead pencils, so bright colors bring instant smiles…We had two projects that involved cutting which concerned me. The children ount Kilimanjaro looks manageable from a dis- had never had scissors. We decided to have them practice tance, travel books always explain, but looks are first on colored construction paper. It was amazing how deceiving. Hikers are forbidden to go without a guide. quickly they mastered it and were cutting out hearts. Most people have difficulty adjusting to the shocking thinness of the high mountain air. Changes in climate, DS students have continued over the years to as well as terrain, are extreme. Temperatures can range think of their peers on the other side of the from nine to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Only one in ten world. Many have accepted school supplies and docomplete a trek to the top, yet in a country where folk nations for Mbahe Primary in lieu of gifts at their tales are deeply treasured, everyone returns home with birthday parties. After hearing that Mbahe children a story. often walk to school barefoot, an alumna arranged for The Harbor Day School community embraced the donation of 1,500 pair of Croc shoes. A Harbor

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ABOVE LEFT: MBAHE STUDENTS ENJOYING SOME FREE TIME DURING RECESS. ABOVE RIGHT: THE HAPPY STUDENTS OF MBAHE PRIMARY SCHOOL.

SCAN THE QR CODE TO SEE MBAHE STUDENTS WELCOME VISITORS IN THEIR CLASSROOM SINGING THE “DO AS I DO” SONG. RIGHT : STUDENTS DISPLAY SOCCER BALLS THAT WERE DONATED FROM AN UPPER SCHOOL MOVIE NIGHT FUNDRAISER. FAR RIGHT: A MBAHE STUDENT PROUDLY HOLDS UP HIS SCRATCH ART PROJECT.

Day Girl Scout troop raised $2,500 to build a muchneeded library. Each year an in-school toy sale raises money for scholarships. Simon Mtuy has traveled to the United States several times to meet with HDS students, teachers, and parents, thanking them for their generosity and friendship. Talking with Simon about his homeland has inspired many students to read about African cultures, plan their own future visits to Mount Kilimanjaro, and to take up hiking at home. These days HDS delegation visits are coordinated with Felix Mtuy, Simon’s brother and a skilled translator. Trips have become increasingly easy to arrange and there is never a lack of enthusiastic participants. The difficult part is how quickly the days go—participants are seldom ready to leave as each journey comes to an end. BEACON — SPRING/SUMMER 2015

FROM MRS. COLEMAN’S JOURNAL: It was a very emotional farewell. All 400 students sang and clapped in appreciation as we were wrapped in traditional kangas by the teachers. We knew many of the children by name now. Each of us spoke from the heart as we thanked them for welcoming us into their classrooms.

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ur final evening at the farm was filled with stories and laughter,” Mrs. Coleman said of the most recent trip. Even return visitors to Mbahe Farm tend to stare in awe. A popular African poem calls Mount Kilimanjaro “the most beautiful compass.” As the group celebrated the conclusion of the tenth Mbahe trip, they looked at the hundreds of photos they had taken. Mrs. Coleman said, “the faces of the children light up each picture.” ■

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

gifth grader Isabel Gomez is one of Sports Illustrated Kids (SI Kids) newest news correspondents. She, along with 14 other students, won a national competition last year to blog about a variety of sports topics. This is a dream come true for Isabel who has been an avid reader of the magazine since she was in Kindergarten. ........................................................................... Her stint as a news reporter will continue through 2015. She has had some great experiences from meeting sports legends to attending the NCAA tournament. Her teacher, Mrs. Marti Murphy, has helped Isabel guide and develop her story ideas and thoughts on paper. One of her more exciting opportunities took place on April 10, 2015, when Isabel enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at the NCAA tournament.

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ast week, I had the chance of a lifetime and watched the Sweet 16 and the Elite Eight games at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. But here’s the kicker: I also got to go behind the scenes! As a member of the media, I saw firsthand how the press covers these games, where they sit, and how they experience matchups differently than normal spectators.

Here are 10 things I experienced while covering the tournament games.

2. MASCOT MAYHEM Another fun part of the experience: the mascots. Did you know that more than half of the people wearing mascot costumes in the tournament were women? Pretty crazy, right? I assumed that all of them were men. The mascots love to hype the fans up by doing stunts with the cheer1. THE SIXTH MAN leaders. My favorite The bands were one of the best parts of the experience of being at the games. When the bands played, the mascot from the Sweet Sixteen was the Xavier Musfans sang along and lifted the team’s spirits. The bands keteer because of his original, pirate-like costume. I played loud and happy tunes, even when their team also loved his mustache and his interaction with the was losing. At one point, in the Elite Eight matchup crowd. between Arizona and Wisconsin, the Wildcats were down 10-2 while the Badgers players were feeling 3. A BIRDS-EYE VIEW (image on opposite page) very confident. The Arizona band got up and played Have you ever heard the term a “birds-eye view?” It the school’s fight song, got the fans on their feet, and means we’re up at the top of the arena looking down shifted the momentum. Arizona led at the half, 33- at the game. That is where some of the press sits. We 30. The school bands take “team spirit,” to a whole got to see the full court, without having to move our different level through their music. They are truly part heads! There were also TVs where we sat, so we could watch the other games, too. of the team. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 22)

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE NCAA TOURNAMENT (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21)

4. FOOD!

7. THE TOP REFEREE

If you are part of the press, one of the greatest perks is getting FREE food. There is a media buffet served two hours before tip-off for all the writers, reporters, and cameramen. My dad and I got pasta and soda before the game. While watching the game, the members of the press get chips and drinks to snack on. Who doesn’t like snacks while watching the game?

The referees make good calls and bad calls, but we usually think that they are the bosses of the court and nobody is above them. What if I told you that someone is the referee of the referees? Tommy Nunez, a former NBA ref, was tasked with selecting the March Madness officiating crews. He observed and graded a bunch of referees, noticing which calls were wrong and which calls should have been made that weren’t. 5. THE PLAYERS ARE TALL! After 30 years of experience as a referee and then as a This might sound obvious, but the players are referee of the referees, Nunez knows how to be fair REALLY tall. While I was watching the teams warm and get the job done. up, I had to tip my head up to see the players’ faces. Think of the tallest person you ever met. Now picture more than 20 of them on the court at once warming up. On TV, it doesn’t look like they are that tall because most of them are about the same height. But in person, it’s incredible to see how tall the players really are.

6. COURTSIDE CELEBRITIES You wouldn’t think that college students have celebrities following them around, but they do! In the Sweet Sixteen I got to see Cal Ripken Jr., the Baltimore Orioles legend and one of my favorite authors, and actor Billy Crystal at the game. In the Wisconsin/ Arizona game, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his girlfriend, actress Olivia Munn, were there. Other famous people, like diehard Kentucky fan Ashley Judd, show up at the games, too. PAGE 22

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8. THE BEST SOUVENIR After a team wins the Elite Eight, there is a mad rush on the court. All the camera people race out to interview the players. Then, after the trophy presentation, the players take part in a great tradition: the net ceremony. Each player and coach gets a chance to go up on a ladder and cut a little strand of the net to remember the game. Most tie that strand to their championship hats to mark the occasion. The head coach gets to keep the biggest part of the net. I got a t-shirt, hat and basketball at the game, but the net is the best souvenir to get, don’t you think?

9. THE LOCKER ROOM (image on top of page) Photos CourtesY oF isaBel goMez

The postgame Wisconsin locker room was eerily silent. I expected a huge celebration with jumping around and yelling and dumping things on people’s heads. But everyone was very calm and relaxed, doing press interviews and eating Mexican food. I got to interview seven players and coaches from the Wisconsin team, including standouts Frank Kaminsky, Nigel Hayes, and Sam Dekker.

10. MY MOMENT ON THE COURT After locker room interviews, my dad and I were getting ready to leave. I wanted to go do something, so he followed me. I walked right onto the court and stood in the middle. It was amazing. The fact that I could stand on the same court where this year’s top NCAA talent played, as well as where Lakers’ Great Shaquille O’Neal, and of course, Kobe Bryant won NBA titles was pretty cool! ■ You can read more of Isabel’s reporting on the Sports Illustrated Kids website, SIKIDS.COM/KIDREPORTER. BEACON — SPRING/SUMMER 2015

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EARTHWATCH | 2015

INVESTIGATING REEFS AND MARINE WILDLIFE IN THE BAHAMAS ———––—

BY CASEY HOGAN ———––— I N T R O D U C T I O N A N D CO N C LU S I O N ————— BY NOELLE BECKER —————

indergarten Teacher Casey Hogan wasn’t sure what to expect as she embarked on a 2,600-mile journey to the Bahamas to study the coral reef with the Earthwatch Institute. Earthwatch’s mission statement is, “to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.” Hogan is the fifth member of Harbor Day’s faculty to attend this international program.

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T SCAN THE QR CODE ABOVE TO ACCESS THE REEF VIDEO.

QUICK FACTS —–————––———

CORAL REEF: A diverse underwater ecosystem that houses many different species of ﬁsh and plants.

LIONFISH: A non-native venomous ﬁsh that is invading the Caribbean Sea.

MANGROVES: Groups of trees and shrubs that grow in tropical and subtropical habitats. Many juvenile ﬁsh live among the branches of mangroves.

PATCH REEF: Isolated coral growth patches that can look like a patch of dark water.

his particular expedition tested one’s swimming ability and math skills. The study site located on Cape Eleuthera, is home to many marine biologists conducting research on the island. This was the last expedition for this particular four-year study on coral reefs. The hypothesis was to prove that the proximity of patch reefs to mangrove creeks made for a healthier reef. That’s where Ms. Hogan’s math and swimming skills were tested. She spent 10 tireless days counting, measuring, and logging fish underwater! Despite the long and exhausting days, Ms. Hogan was up to this difficult challenge and is now an expert in naming Bahamian reef fish. She even has a reef (“Reef Casey”) named after her. HTTP://CORALEARTHWATCH.BLOGSPOT.COM

hile on her excursion, Ms. Hogan stayed in touch with Harbor Day students through her blog. She was able to pose questions to students, post video content and photos, and write down reflections about her daily experiences. Here are some excerpts:

Sunday, March 1 Wind whistles through the palm trees. Waves crash on the beach right behind me. I am sitting in a small octagon building writing to all of you. My first taste of the Bahamas was the steel drum band playing in the airport immigration checkpoint in Nassau. Not many people get to go through customs with such ambiance. The view from the airplane was mesmerizing. Islands dotted the ocean. The water was so clear that I could see the bottom of the ocean in places.

the local fish population. Many people are working hard to stop their invasion of the coral reefs. The Institute pays local fishermen for any lionfish that they catch. The spines have poisonous venom, but the body of the fish is good to eat. They are also encouraging locals to make jewelry out of the dried spotted spikes. The local economy gets a boost and more lionfish are removed from the reef.

Wednesday, March 4

Monday, March 2 I stepped out of my room this morning to the sight of a beautiful sunrise. The island of Eleuthera bends around like a fishhook. I am on the western SCAN THE QR CODE point of the hook. The sun ABOVE TO LEARN rises in the east so we look MORE ABOUT back towards the main part of LIONFISH the island. I went for an early morning run to check out the rest of the point. The first thing that I saw was a sign for a lionfish drop-off. This exotic fish is threatening

ABOVE AND IMAGE ON OPPOSTIE PAGE: LETTUCE CORAL AND WHITE GRUNT

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish! Dr. Seuss's book has more meaning now. My head is spinning with fish, but I am getting better. Today we added the challenge of counting the fish. On one patch I saw 200 French Grunts, 150 White Grunts, 130 Juvenile Tomtates and 80 White Margates. Of course these are all my best estimates. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 26)

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Friday, March 6 I saw some new varieties of coral today. The ivory bush coral looks so intricate up close. There were sea anemones with purple tips on each tentacle. Gigantic sponges dotted the landscape on the last reef of the day. They looked like big green ice cream cones. Coral was growing inside and around the rocks with the sponges. This was the perfect hiding place for baby fish.

Friday, March 13 MS. HOGAN EXPLORES THE REEF (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25)

I am getting used to the routine now. We dove on two reefs in the morning and two reefs in the afternoon. I talked with Kindergarten and Third Grade during lunch and Fifth through Eighth this evening. Everyone had great questions! Duck diving is getting easier. I am learning to take a deep breath and dive straight down. It is the only way to see the fish that hide under the ledges. The Groupers and Parrotfish stay tucked away in the reef. It takes a little more work to find them.

The coral reef project spanned 4 years, 13 Earthwatch teams, 242 patch reefs, and 144,279 fish. This project has real implications for the conservation of the coral reef ecosystem in the Bahamas. In its simplest form, coral is an upside down jellyfish in a limestone skeleton. It has a symbiotic relationship with the algae that grows on it. LIONFISH The zooxanthellae provide oxygen and nutrients through After our surveys, a few of the guys dove in with spear photosynthesis. The coral only gets 20% of its nutrients guns to catch the lionfish. The spears have three prongs from plankton that it catches with its tentacles. so that the fish does not slide down and sting them. They Coral is sensitive to stresses that affect both animal caught 12 lionfish. The researchers examined the stomach and plant. Increased sea-surface temperatures lead to contents of the fish to determine what they were eating. coral bleaching. The algae dies and then the coral cannot Tomorrow we start our first real data survey. I will have to survive. In some parts of the world, the ocean currents make sure that I take good notes on all of the reefs. We make the water too cold for coral to grow. The west will enter them into the computer when we return to shore. coasts of Africa and South America are too cold. The coral PAGE 26

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reefs surrounding the Phillippines have the most diversity on the planet. Our lead scientist Alastair Harborne spent the last 4 years testing his hypothesis that the presence of mangrove creeks has a high correlation to the diversity of the patch reefs. He found that the biomass is 2667% stronger on the patch reefs that are closer to the mangrove creeks. These reefs are hotspots for juvenile grunts. I always knew that I was in for a counting challenge when we anchored close to the mangroves. The mangrove creeks provide protection for the juvenile fish. Tiny fish move from the sea grass to the mangrove creeks to grow. As a fish, the bigger you are, the fewer things can eat you. Juvenile rainbow parrotfish are one of the species that use the mangroves as a nursery. When the fish graduate to the patch reefs, they feast on the algae. This grazing keeps the algae from overpowering the coral. Too much seaweed is not healthy. It starts the slippery slope to slime. Parrotfish, urchins, and surgeon fish nibble away at the algae. Damselfish guard territories to cultivate their preferred algae. This research project answers the questions: Which mangroves are the most important? Which should be conserved? The best conservation maintains a delicate balance between protecting the ecosystem and supporting the local fishing community.

C L A S S R O O M the arts RAINBOW FISH PROJECT

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MS. HOGAN’S PAPER AND PENCIL USED TO RECORD FISH ESTIMATIONS

s a native Southern Californian, this experience was very personal for Ms. Hogan, “Living here (Orange County) the importance of protecting our oceans and the biodiversity of our oceans is crucial.” Since bringing the entire school to the Bahamas was not possible, Ms. Hogan and some faculty members brought some of her experiences back to the classroom. Students in Kindergarten through Third Grade participated in fish estimation in their math classes. Students measured and recorded paper fish samples. This was exactly what Ms. Hogan was doing in the water. Coincidentally Fifth Grade was currently studying ecology and surveying fish. This paired perfectly with what Ms. Hogan was doing thousands of miles away. Students were able to observe first-hand how science can be applied in the real world. ■

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the head blue with tempera paint sticks and picked which scale they wanted to be glittery. they then did the same steps for a medium size ﬁsh and a small ﬁsh. they cut them out and glued them on a blue poster board and then made bubbles coming out of their mouths with silver sharpies.

CORAL REEF CLAY PROJECT second graders made the coral reef by rolling sand and shells into the clay to make texture. students

added seaweed or underwater sea creatures to the reef. after the pieces were ﬁred in the kiln, students used brown tempera paint to paint the sand. For the ﬁnishing touches, each student painted their project with acrylic paint.

Math Kindergarten through third grade participate in ﬁsh estimation during math. the paper ﬁsh and size estimation project for the students was exactly what Ms. hogan was doing in the water! PAGE 27

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GIRL SCOUTS SUPPORT THE TROOPS DURING MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY.

t has been a busy year of service for Upper School students at Harbor Day School. From crafting personalized care packages for women in need, to assembling sack lunches for the hungry, these students have proven they are willing to help our local community. Students in Fifth through Eighth Grade have gained more than just their required hours of service; they are experiencing compassion and continuing to develop social responsibility, which is central to Harbor Day School’s mission statement. In 2012, the Harbor Day Serves program became a function of the Parent Council. The co-chairs of the Harbor Day Serves program, Jean Wanlass and Jaime Mead, organized and coordinated local community volunteerism during the school year. Working with Upper School Director, Meera Ratnesar, they committed to an array of service projects, encouraging all students to get involved. “Finding an outreach program for middle school students is difficult,” according to Ratnesar. “Most programs can’t accommodate our group size or students are required to be over 16 years of age.” Two of the bigger projects engaged were New Directions for Women (NDFW) and Share Our Selves (SOS).

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LEFT: SIXTH GRADERS WRAP GIFTS FOR CHILDREN THROUGH SOS. MIDDLE: HDS PARENTS HELP ASSEMBLE SANDWICHES FOR THE HUNGRY DURING MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY. RIGHT: JAIME MEAD, REBEKAH BAIRD, AND JEAN WANLASS STAND IN FRONT OF 75 PERSONALIZED CARE KITS FOR NEW DIRECTIONS.

“I have learned that helping people that need help most is an amazing, must-do experience.”

n 1977, Pam Wilder, mother of alumnus Jim Wilder (’87), founded New Directions for Women, a facility offering affordable and accessible rehabilitation treatment services for women suffering from alcoholism, substance abuse, and other chemical dependency problems. Located right here in Costa Mesa, collaboration made sense. Students made personalized care packages with handwritten, heartfelt quotes for women in transition. In an effort to strengthen the feeling of community among our own students, grades five through seven worked together on this project. This was a real test in developing cross grade-level relationships and demonstrating empathy. Another project many students enjoyed was working with SOS. Students came together to understand that there are people in need in our very own neighborhoods. Jean Wanlass said it best, “The lesson is – it doesn’t take a lot of effort to make a lot of impact in the community.”

experience gave a greater impact to me than anything else I had ever done. I have learned that helping people that need help most is an amazing, must-do experience. The sensation that comes along with doing something like that is indescribable. Only one that has done something like this can relate and keep the sweet sensation of helping people close to their hearts.” — Lauren Kensel, Sixth Grade Student “I think that my favorite service project was setting up boxes for the homeless or less fortunate people. It impacted me because it made me feel like I was really helping someone and benefiting their lives in some way. I learned that not all people are as fortunate as me and don't have the same privileges.” — Jeffrey Walbridge, Seventh Grade Student

“When I think back about my time doing community service through Harbor Day, the OC Food Bank experience stands out because we pushed ourselves to pack as many boxes of food for families in need, and at the end, Harbor Day Students reflect on their service the director let us know how many families we could help experiences: feed as a result. This made me realize that we can make a “The project I enjoyed the most this year, if I had to choose, difference in such a short amount of time.” — Malia Smith, Eight Grade Student would be the SOS shopping trip. It impacted me in many ways. One way is that when we were shopping, I couldn't help but think of the child that would wake up on Christ- “This year, Harbor Day School came together to particimas morning and find the gifts. Everyday I think of ways pate in many community service projects aimed at helping to try and help people in the community, because of this people in need. One of the service projects I really enjoyed great experience. I have grown up in a household in which was for SOS during the winter holidays. we try to help the less fortunate. Even besides this fact, this This organization helps families that cannot afford to (CONTINUED ON PAGE 35)

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MAKER FAIRE 2015

n April 18, Harbor Day School hosted its first annual Maker Space Faire. Over 200 participants from Harbor Day and the local community gathered in the Blass Gymnasium to tinker and create. Attendees designed gumdrop structures, assembled circuits and breadboards, made paper gliders, programmed games using Scratch coding, built wind powered cars, and printed name-tags on the 3-D printer. Harbor Day is bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) to the community through makerspaces. â&#x2013;

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WHAT ARE MAKERSPACES AT HARBOR DAY SCHOOL? A makerspace is an area of a school designated for student-driven, creative endeavors that have elements of artistry, design, circuitry, and old-fashioned craftsmanship. The creations tend to be partart project, part-science experiment and partengineering. The idea is to allow students to tinker and create, thinking in a different way than in a traditional classroom.

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SPRING BENEFIT 2015

THIS YEAR’S SPRING BENEFIT, “THE BIG PIC,” WAS TRULY A BOX OFFICE SUCCESS! APPROPRIATELY HELD AT THE PORT THEATER, THE EVENT HAD NEARLY 300 HARBOR DAY PARTYGOERS IN ATTENDANCE. CO-CHAIRS JUSTINE CUNEO AND MOUJAN WALKOW, CREATED AN ENTERTAINING AND RELAXING EVENING FOR ALL TO ENJOY. THE BENEFIT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A SUCCESS WITHOUT THEIR HIGH-ENERGY, INSPIRATION AND ENTHUSIASM. ALUMNA LILY WALKOW (’13) DEBUTED HER SHORT FILM FOR THE AUDIENCE, SHOWCASING HOW MUCH OUR CHILDREN YEARN TO LEARN AND HOW MUCH OUR FACULTY LOVE TO TEACH. THANK YOU TO THE HARBOR DAY COMMUNITY FOR ATTENDING AND SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL. ■

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8 1. BENEFIT CO-CHAIRS JUSTINE CUNEO AND MOUJAN WALKOW 2. DAVID AND JAMIE MEAD 3. TERRI KOST, CHRISTINE VOROBIEFF, ANNE-MARIE ANGELOFF, LINDA GETTER 4. KASSIE RICHARDSON, YUNGA WEBB, CHRISSIE (PORTER) EMMEL (’80) 5. WHITNEY GOMEZ, DANI GOLD SELLERS, ALLE TITHOF-HILL 6. BLAKE BERTEA (’84), JILL (HAMILTON) BERTEA (’89), AND AMY HARRISON 7. SARA DIXON, ALINE BLUMETTI, SANTINO BLUMETTI, AND MARYAM MIRHASHEMI 8. JUSTINE CUNEO, BITA BAGHERI, AIMEE ELLIOTT, ELIZABETH KATKIN 9. TIMOTHY AND DEBBIE HOWELL 10. THE VIEW FROM THE BALCONY PAGE 32

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GRANDPARENTS’ DAY 2015 ON MAY 9, 2015 GRANDPARENTS CAME IN DROVES TO SPEND SOME PRECIOUS TIME WITH THEIR GRANDCHILDREN. THIS YEAR’S THEME, HARBOR DAY HOEDOWN, HAD ATTENDEES DONNING COWBOY HATS AND PLAID SHIRTS. GRANDPARENTS ENJOYED CLASSROOM VISITS WITH THEIR GRANDCHILDREN AND A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY. THE FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE AND MUSIC HAD STUDENTS SINGING SONGS LIKE COTTON EYED JOE AND HOME ON THE RANGE. CO-CHAIRS OF THE EVENT, MELISSA VAICEK AND JEN YOSHIDA, PULLED OUT ALL THE STOPS TO MAKE THIS DAY SO MEMORABLE. ■

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IN THE ARTS EIGHTH GRADE PLAY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, JR.

he Class of 2015 captivated spectators with their performance of High School Musical, Jr. A huge round of applause goes out to the cast and crew of the show, especially Director Yunga Webb and Producer Courtney Zarrilli. The audience was absolutely entranced by the song and dance numbers and could even be heard singing We’re All In This Together. It was the perfect musical to bring the Eighth Grade class together as they prepare for their upcoming high school experiences. ■

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Q&A WITH NEW UPPER SCHOOL DIRECTOR

MRS. JOHNSON (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13)

embodies the same caring, nurturing feel that it had when I was a student. Furthermore, it still is an academically rigorous program that provides a solid foundation for the future. Also, the smell of the main building is very distinct and hasn’t changed!

WHAT ARE MAYBE SOME THINGS YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO AS UPPER SCHOOL DIRECTOR THAT YOU COULDN’T REALLY ACHIEVE IN YOUR OLD POSITION?

I’m looking forward to working with students and parents on a more comprehensive level. Right now, I mainly see kids when they come to my classroom, some for the first time when they are eighth graders. I’m excited to oversee a student’s development for many years, which will culminate in assisting students and parents with high school placements. Additionally, I’m looking forward to working with teachers and overseeing the curriculum throughout the entire Upper School. I want to facilitate continued collaboration and professional development amongst our talented faculty. ■

TOP: HARBOR DAY FACULTY AND STAFF DELIVER BOXES OF GOODS TO SHARE OUR SELVES IN 1999. (MRS. JOHNSON FOURTH FROM THE LEFT) BOTTOM: MRS. DUKE AND MRS. JOHNSON HALLOWEEN 2013.

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buy Christmas presents for their loved ones. Each grade and/or advisory at Harbor Day School would purchase holiday gifts and food for their assigned family. The SOS organization was kind enough to provide information such as age, clothing size and interests about specific family members. As a member of Mr. Rimlinger’s advisory, we researched and planned out what to get each child and adult, in order to help us find a meaningful gift. The Sixth Grade was then able to take a field trip to Target in Costa Mesa to purchase our gifts. Shopping with Oliver Park at Target will always be one of my favorite Harbor Day Memories. The knowledge that our gift may have been the only present our little girl received served as a reminder of how fortunate I am. That day I learned that doing something small can have a big impact on someone else’s life. And, if you are lucky enough to have Oliver as a partner, it can also be a great deal of fun.” — Lexie Jordan, Sixth Grade Student

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UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS HELP ASSEMBLE PERSONALIZED KITS FOR NEW DIRECTIONS.

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EIGHTH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL MATRICULATION LIST Abbott, Ella Akerblom, William Britt, Carter Brooks, Lexi Cook, Wills Crump, Jessica Czepiel, Paige Davin, Alexis Ewing, Lauren Genc, Wyatt Johnson, Emily Karro, Zackary King, Jennifer King, John Klein, Nolan Knapp, George Ledger, Logan Mann, Morgan McConnaughey, James McKinney, Isabella Merage, Matteo Montgomery, Nate Montgomery, Tessa Mossman, Drake Muchnick, Jacob Nataupsky, Luke Niknafs, Eamon Nourse, Audrey Nourse, Nicole Person, Grant Phan, Michaela Rodriguez, Aidan Roque, Erica Sargeant, Clarissa Schell, Sydney Shea, Peter Shean, Lindsay Simkins, Reese Smith, Malia Sonenshine, Solomon Steelberg, Anna Stomber, William Ueberroth, Matthew Vaicek, Corbin Walkow, Nicholas Warden, Sumner Webb, Peyton Wirta, Kate

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Corona del Mar High School Sage Hill School Corona del Mar High School Sage Hill School Newport Harbor High School Santa Catalina School Sage Hill School Corona del Mar High School Newport Harbor High School Corona del Mar High School Newport Harbor High School Sage Hill School Sage Hill School Sage Hill School Corona del Mar High School Laguna Beach High School Laguna Beach High School Sage Hill School Newport Harbor High School Corona del Mar High School Sage Hill School Corona del Mar High School Corona del Mar High School Sage Hill School Corona del Mar High School Choate Rosemary Hall Sage Hill School Orange Lutheran High School Orange Lutheran High School Newport Harbor High School Phillips Exeter Academy Corona del Mar High School Sage Hill School Newport Harbor High School Sage Hill School Newport Harbor High School Sage Hill School Corona del Mar High School Sage Hill School Corona del Mar High School Corona del Mar High School Sage Hill School Corona del Mar High School Newport Harbor High School Newport Harbor High School Undecided Sage Hill School Corona del Mar High School

HARBOR DAY SCHOOL CLASS OF 2011 COLLEGE CHOICES Ms. Madeleine Abbott University of Michigan Ms. Tess Alexander University of Colorado, Boulder Mr. Gavin Allen Texas Christian University Ms. Kathleen Anderson Texas Christian University Ms. Erin Barth Texas Christian University Mr. Zackery Bishop American University Ms. Eliza Britt Princeton University Ms. Paige Burke Syracuse University Mr. Andrew Couse University of California, Berkeley Mr. William Davenport University of Southern California Ms. Daniella DeSantis University of Washington Mr. W.C. DiPaolo Harvey Mudd College Ms. Grace Emmel University of California, Los Angeles Mr. Charlie Evans University of Southern California Ms. Rebecca Fudge Northwestern University Mr. Tyler Gaede Miami University, Ohio Mr. Jake Giffin University of California, Berkeley Ms. Lena Gottner University of Michigan Ms. Mallory Gyulay Loyola Maryomount University Ms. Madeline Hall University of California, Los Angeles Ms. Anna Hancock University of Oregon Ms. Kirsten Hansen Princeton University Ms. Bailey Jaeger University of Notre Dame Mr. Elijah Janes Chapman University Mr. David Karamardian Duke University Mr. Jack Klein University of Washington Mr. Ryan Kleinman University of Arizona Ms. Elizabeth Knight University of Southern California Mr. Landon Knight University of Southern California Mr. Monte Lainfiesta Chapman University Ms. Courtney Marshall Chapman University Ms. Halland McKenna Stanford University Mr. Cole Misetich University of Arizona Ms. Julia Mouchawar Wake Forest University Ms. Sophia Rebeil University of Southern California Mr. Parker Reposa Colgate University Ms. Abigail Ruck University of California, Berkeley Ms. Sabrina Sanchez University of Southern California Ms. Gabrielle Schwab

University of California, Los Angeles

Mr. Evan Schwartz

University of California, Santa Barbara

Ms. Olivia Sever Mr. Luke Shea Mr. Amir Soleimany Ms. Bailey Super Mr. Landon Thies

University of Southern California University of Notre Dame University of Michigan Whitman College University of Montana

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BY PAM COLEMAN

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EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS! THE EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAM WON THE COASTAL ATHLETIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP. THE SEAHAWKS FINISHED THE REGULAR SEASON (5-1), IN 2ND PLACE, WITH THEIR ONLY LOSS TO ENSIGN. THE LEAGUE PROVIDED TOUGH COMPETITION WITH MOST MATCHES GOING TO THREE GAMES. HARBOR DAY HAD A BYE IN THE QUARTERFINALS AND DEFEATED SOWERS (HUNTINGTON BEACH) IN THE SEMI FINALS 25-20; 25-19. THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WAS AN EXCITING REMATCH WITH ENSIGN (NEWPORT BEACH). HARBOR DAY WAS VICTORIOUS WINNING 25-18 AND 25-21. TEAM MEMBERS INCLUDED ELLA ABBOTT, JESSICA CRUMP, EMILY JOHNSON, LOGAN LEDGER, BELLA MCKINNEY, AUDREY NOURSE, NICOLE NOURSE, CLARISSA SARGEANT AND REESE SIMKINS. PAM COLEMAN AND KIM COLEMAN COACHED THE SEAHAWKS TEAM. THE EFFORT AND DEDICATION OF THE GIRLS WAS PARTICULARLY SIGNIFICANT AS THEY WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES. THE LAST GIRL’S CHAMPIONSHIP AT HDS WAS IN 2008. WAY TO GO, SEAHAWKS! ■

SIXTH GRADE GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL UNDEFEATED SEASON! THE SIXTH GRADE GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAM COMPLETED AN UNDEFEATED SEASON (6-0) IN THE CALOC LEAGUE, DEFEATING MARINERS CHRISTIAN, HUNTINGTON CHRISTIAN, AND SHORELINE CHRISTIAN. HARBOR DAY DEFEATED HUNTINGTON CHRISTIAN IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS, 20-10; 25-13. THEY WENT ON TO BEAT MARINERS CHRISTIAN IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH, 25-10; 25-8. THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, COACH PAM COLEMAN WAS IMPRESSED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT IN TEAM SERVING! VOLLEYBALL TEAM MEMBERS WERE ASHLEY GEHL, LAUREN GEHL, LEXIE JORDAN, JENNA MCCONNAUGHEY, JACQUELINE MCNEILL, IZZY MORIN, SABRINA NEUSHUL AND ZOE STERN. HDS LOOKS FORWARD TO CONTINUED SUCCESS NEXT SEASON! ■

THE RESULTS ARE IN! THE CURRENT BLUE-GOLD SCORE IS . . .

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HARBOR DAY SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND 2014-2015 ____________________________________________________________________________

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to the 2014 – 2015 Annual Fund. Your support shows your dedication to the academic excellence Harbor Day School provides to its students. The School relies on contributions by all current parents to ensure that the high quality of education our children receive will be available for future generations. ____________________________________________________________________________ 2014-15 ANNUAL FUND HEAD'S CIRCLE VISIONARIES Mr. and Mrs. Alan F. Airth The Argyros Family Foundation GP Mr. Blake (’84) and Mrs. Jill Hamilton (’89) Bertea Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Frieden Jacqueline Badger Mars Foundation GP Mr. and Mrs. Lance Jordan

BEACONS Anonymous Drs. Arash and Farnoush Aftabi Mr. and Mrs. Todd Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Santino Blumetti Mr. and Mrs. Robert Case Mr. and Mrs. Philip Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cudzil Mr. David Franey and Ms. Stacie Coopman–Franey Mr. Jeff Gehl Mr. and Mrs. Jason Krotts Mr. and Mrs. Mark McCardle Mr. and Mrs. Gary McKitterick Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Steelberg (’88) Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Walbridge

SEAHAWKS Mr. and Mrs. Scott Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Paul Casey Mr. Michael Cavner and Mrs. Sarah Hussain Mr. Mark Czepiel and Ms. Amy Marie Paul Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Deckey Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dietrick Mr. and Mrs. Hirad Emadi Mr. and Mrs. Darrin Ginsberg Mr. and Mrs. James Knapp GP Mr. and Mrs. Cosmas Lykos Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Joyce-Ann Bishop (’91) Mahoney Dr. and Mrs. Farzad Massoudi Mr. and Mrs. Danny McKenna PP Mr. and Mrs. Chad Peets Mr. and Mrs. Robert Searles Mr. and Mrs. Reza Shakoori Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sonenshine (’87) Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Talleur Mr. and Mrs. James Warmington, Jr.

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Mr. and Mrs. Jim Abbott Mr. and Mrs. Robert Akerblom Mr. and Mrs. Jason Bryden Ms. Kelly Burke Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chung Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cook III Mr. and Mrs. Colin Cormac Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dib Mr. and Mrs. David Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Kent Elliott (’84) Mr. and Mrs. Ben Francois Mr. and Ms. Kavous Gitibin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gomez Dr. and Mrs. Sanjay Grover Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gutman Mr. and Mrs. George Hall Mr. Matt Hill and Mrs. Alle Tithof-Hill Mr. and Mrs. Keith Katkin Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kern Drs. Zafar and Iram Khan Mr. and Mrs. Emery Ledger Mrs. Deirdre Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lin Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Massey Mr. and Mrs. David Mead Mr. Robert and Mrs. Leslie Cashion (’84) Montgomery Mr. Mark and Dr. Semira Moshayedi Mr. and Mrs. David Mossman Drs. Vinh Nguyen and Michelle Hoang Mr. and Mrs. Robert O Hill Dr. and Mrs. Ledford Powell Mr. Christopher Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Reza Rofougaran Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruck Mr. and Mrs. John Schmid Mr. and Mrs. Peter Shea, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Shean Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith GP Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stemler GP Mr. Phil Strok and Mrs. Lisa Bynum Mr. Stephen Thorp and Dr. Stephanie Thorp Mr. Bradley and Dr. Cara Todd Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Trane GP Mr. Ashok Tripathi and Ms. Sheila Swaroop Mr. and Mrs. Gene Tsai Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Tse

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ueberroth Mr. and Mrs. Vikas Vanjani Mr. and Mrs. Gary Vaughan Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Von Der Ahe Mr. and Mrs. Alex Vorobieff Mr. Shep and Dr. Tina Wainwright Mr. and Mrs. Scott Watson Mrs. Susan Welton GP Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Young

HARBOR LIGHTS Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bacci Dr. and Mrs. Sean Bahri Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Barton Mr. Philip A. and Mrs. Shelley Garner (’75) Belling Mr. Brian and Mrs. Suzi Bishop (’75) Burke Mr. and Mrs. Brian Claassen Mr. Jefferson Cowart (’99) Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Cuneo Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dallape Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Decker Mr. and Mrs. Lance Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eusey Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fairchild Ms. Debbie Fogel Mrs. Phyllis Francy GP Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Green Mrs. Katy L. Hanke (’96) Mr. Chet and Dr. Amy Harrison (’84) Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harrison (’82) Mrs. Patsy Howard GP Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Howell Mr. Robert Ingold GP Mr. and Mrs. Richard Isola Connor

(’13)

and Sydney (’16) Johnston

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Karro Dr. Ryan Klein (’83) Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lane GP Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lee GP Mr. Robert Lewis Mrs. Nancy Lusk Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Majit Mr. and Mrs. Michelle Manolis GP Drs. Doug and Gigi McConnaughey Mr. and Mrs. David Moatazedi Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery GP Mr. Steven Nataupsky and Ms. Nicole Whyte Mr. and Mrs. Ole Nielsen Mr. and Mrs. Toby Page PP

Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Paul GP Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Richardson Dr. and Mrs. James Rosing (’89) Mr. Prakash Sakraney and Mrs. Cynthia Schwarz (’75) Sakraney Mr. John Schoellerman (’87) Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Senk Mr. and Mrs. Scott Shubin Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Elena Goodman (’93) Singletary Mr. Richard Taketa (’86) Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Valdez Mr. and Mrs. Rene Vega GP Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Von Der Ahe GP Mr. and Mrs. Clark Welton (’84) Western Growers Foundation Dr. and Mrs. David Wirta Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Yoshida Young & Janet Lee Foundation

100% CLUB Ms. Madeleine Abbott (’11) Ms. Graysen Airth (’14) Ms. Skylar Alexander (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Arash Anvaripour Mr. David BadgerGP Mr. Aaron and Mrs. Sally Peckenpaugh (’87) Bartz Mr. Brian Barwick (’04) Ms. Mathilda Bates (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bear GP Mr. Michael Bear (’05) Mr. and Mrs. Mark Beder Ms. Stephanie Beder (’14) Mr. Jeremy Beecher (’00) Mr. Russell Beemer and Mrs. Julia McCarthy–Beemer Ms. Blair Belling (’03 Ms. Charlotte Belling (08) Mrs. Patricia Bierlein and Mr. Patrick Sellenraad GP Mr. and Mrs. Eric Boserup Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brain GP Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brenner GP Ms. Katherine Briggs (’14) Mr. Bobby Briggs (’12) Mrs. Francesca Drino Brisbois (’95) Mrs. Leslie Brockman Mr. Ron Brown GP Mr. Colin Browne (’91) Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bruno PP

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Mrs. Elizabeth Whitehead Bunce (72) Mrs. Rachel Goodman Burch (’90) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Burri Mr. Jake Burri (’14) Mr. Ryan (’90) and Mrs. Kelly Christeson (’93) Callaghan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chen Mrs. Bonnie Christeson GP Mr. Connor Chung (’12) Mr. and Mrs. Mike Clark GP Ms. Nicolette Cochran (’06) Mr. Brian Coleman (’92) Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cross GP Mr. Jerry Dallape GP Mr. Matthew Danzig (’01) Ms. Christina Davenport (’14) Ms. Isabella Deckey (’14) Ms. Christina Dialynas (’05) Dr. and Mrs. Bill Dietrick GP Ms. Sabrina DiGiovanni (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Tim Dollander Mr. Richard and Mrs. Natalie Stamires (’83) Donahoo Ms. Katherine Donahue (’07) Mr. and Mrs. William Dostert Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Duke* Dr. and Mrs. Chris Duma Mr. Chace Duma (’14) Ms. Judi Dutton PP Mr. Jared Eckenweiler (’10) Ms. Marisa Eckenweiler (’13) Mr. Drew and Mrs. Chrissie Porter (’80) Emmel Ms. Grace Emmel (’11) Mr. Peter Emmel (’14) Mr. Ross Evans (’06) Mr. and Mrs. Read Fenner* Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Fenner GP Mr. and Mrs. John Fowler GP Ms. Emily Fowler GP Mrs. Elizabeth Gapp GP Mr. and Mrs. James Gapp* (’81) Ms. Raleigh Garner (’14) Mrs. Cecile Geary GP Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Geary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Getter Mr. Brandon Getter (’14) Mr. Denny Gleason GP Ms. Paiton Gleeson (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Todd Godfrey Mr. and Mrs. Brett Gregor (’80) Ms. Shannon Griffin (’09) Mr. Ryan Griffin (’09) Mr. Marvin Gross and Ms. Lynn Hamberg GP Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hall GP Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hammond* Mr. Bobby and Mrs. Kristen Hatfield (’88) Coleman Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Haupt Ms. Melissa Heard (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Ajmair Heer Mrs. Rose Helm (’91) Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Hofer Mr. Peimin (Ben) Huai and Mrs. Yiqing (Vivian) Yu Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Humphreys Ms. Ashley Humphreys (’14) Mr. Josiah Janes (’14) Ms. Norma Jimerson GP Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jimerson GP Mr. Sean and Mrs. Susan Ihrke (’88) Johnson* Dr. and Mrs. Paul M. Johnson GP

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Mr. Evan Jones (’12) Mr. Keith Jones (’14) Kay Family Foundation Ms. Brooke Kenerson (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Brendon Kensel Mrs. Carol Kensel GP Mr. William King (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Jack King Dr. and Mrs. William Klein GP Drs. Russell Klein (’80) and Nicole Nelson Ms. Hannah Klein (’14) Mr. Robert Knapp (’02) Dr. and Mrs. Dongsoo Koh Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Kost Mr. and Mrs. Jim Krotts GP Mr. David Kuehn (’81) The Hon. Richard Lee and Dr. Carol Shi Mrs. Patricia LePage GP Ms. Vale Lewis (’13) Mrs. Michelle Q. Linovitz (’00) Mr. Shane Loidolt (’92) Mr. and Mrs. Kambiz Mahdi Mr. Kevin Manchester (’10) Mr. Mark Manchester (’10) Mr. and Mrs. Paul Margolis Mr. Jake Marlo (’14) Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Martin GP Mr. Noah Martin (’14) Mrs. Lauren S. McDonald (99) Ms. Halland McKenna (’11) Mr. and Mrs. W. Michael McKinley Mr. and Mrs. Mark McKinney Mr. Hogan Meyer (’01) Mr. Nolan Meyer (’06) Mr. Wilson Meyer (’09) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller Mr. and Mrs. Lance Miller Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Mix Ms. Emma Montgomery (’14) Ms. Katherine Montgomery (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Peter Morin Ms. Alexandra Morin (’14) Mrs. Bette Morreale GP Mr. Timothy J. Morton (’13) Mr. Benjamin Most (’12) Mr. Austin Mowrey (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Adam Muchnick Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mullane* Mr. Chase Munger (’14) Mrs. Hallie Taketa Nath (’84) Dr. and Mrs. Mohammad Neal Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Needham GP Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson GP Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Neushul Mr. and Mrs. Tonny Nielsen GP Mr. Garret Nourse (’14) Mrs. Sarah Weekes O'Malley (’90) Mr. and Mrs. Brian Oliphant Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Owens Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Oxnard PP Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Paolone Dr. Edward Park Mr. Evan Park (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peckenpaugh GP Mr. and Mrs. Terry Peets GP Ms. Catherine Peets (’20) Ms. Emma Peets (’17) Mr. Rowdie Peets (’16) Mr. Rob and Dr. Kristin Pelinka Mr. Jack Percival (’08) Mrs. Sachi Price Perkins (’95) Ms. Samantha Pickell (’14) Dr. and Mrs. Ramin Pirnazar

Mr. Frederick Poska and Mrs. Kimberly Valentine-Poska Ms. Sasha Pozzuoli (’05) Mr. Vincent Pozzuoli (’14) Mr. and Mrs. John Prichard Mr. Hamilton Randle (’08) Ms. Katharine Randle (’06) Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Reposa Dr. and Mrs. James E. Rich GP Mr. and Mrs. Michael Riddlesperger Drs. Jose Roque and Jessica Hung-Roque Mr. and Mrs. Myron Rosenbaum GP Dr. and Mrs. John R. Sanders GP Mr. William Sanderson (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Schillereff Mrs. Pamela Schmider PP Mr. Spencer Schmider (’07) Mr. and Mrs. Marc Schwartz GP Ms. Shelby Searles (’05) Ms. Jamison Searles (’09) Mr. Pierre-Andre Senizergues and Ms. Sara Sheen Mr. Rory Sever (’14) Mr. Jack Seybold (’14) Mr. Luke Shea (’11) Mr. James Skahen (’03) Capt. Jack Skahen (’99) Mr. and Mrs. Doug Sloan GP Ms. Shelley Smith (’01) Mr. Kent G. Snyder, Jr. (’81) Mr. and Mrs. Gary Specter Mrs. Stefanie Stamires Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Steelberg GP Mr. Aidan Steinke (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stemler GP Ms. Lian Stemler (’14) Mrs. Erin Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Brian Stern Mr. and Mrs. Jason Stern Ms. Maxine Maly Stomber Mr. Bradley Stone (’01) Mr. Clayton Stone (’99) Mr. Greg Stone (’04) Mr. Scott Stone (’08) Ms. Catherine Sullivan (’07) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sun GP Mr. Alec Taketa (’10) Ms. Caroline Taketa (’14) Mr. and Mrs. Byron Tarnutzer PP Mr. and Mrs. Will Tipton Dr. and Mrs. Shambhu Tripathi Mr. Brandon Tse (’14) Ms. Laney Tucker (’05) Mr. Reed Tucker (’09) Mrs. Barbara Turino Turner Foundation Fund Mr. J.P. Ueberroth (’18) Mr. Matthew Ueberroth (’15) Mr. William Ueberroth (’13) Mr. Justin and Mrs. Melissa Ingold (’85) Vaicek Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vaicek GP Mr. Ethan Vovan (’14) Dr. and Mrs. Todd Walkow Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wanlass (’78) Mr. and Mrs. William Warden Mrs. Lorna Sharp Wardwell (’77) Ms. Paige Warmington (’14) Mr. Maxwell Weinberg (’08) Ms. Payton Williams (’14) Ms. Danielle Willson (’14) Mr. and Mrs. E. Justin Wilson III PP Mr. Justin Wilson (’06)

Ms. Kate Wilson (’03) Ms. Kate Winn (’06) Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wolter Mr. Scott C. Woodard (’75)

HDS FACULTY AND STAFF Mr. Chatom Arkin Mrs. Noelle Becker Ms. Diane Bjelland Ms. Katie Bowker Mr. Rudy Camarena Mrs. Kelly Cambare Ms. Violeta Cambra Mrs. Nancy Chusid Mrs. Joan Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coleman Mrs. Amelia Cortez Ms. Cara Ducey Mrs. Courtney Duke* Ms. Sylvanda Edwards Mrs. Jennifer Fenner* Mrs. Anne Foodym Mr. James Gapp* (’81) Ms. Jackie Graham Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Greenwood Mr. Jon Grogan Mrs. Stacey Hammond Ms. Casey Hogan Mrs. Kristi Hogsett Mrs. Pat Huff Mrs. Susan Ihrke Johnson* (’88) Mrs. Cassie Keturakis Ms. Katie Leshinsky Mrs. Carole Kredel-Lytle Mrs. Molly Mailloux Mr. and Mrs. Matt Mauser Ms. Marilou McCarty Mrs. Karen Polkingharn Meier (’79) Mrs. Debra Devine Morton (’81) Mrs. Melissa Mullane* Mrs. Marti Murphy Mrs. Sarah Oliphant Mr. Isidro Panuco Mr. Lorenzo Panuco Mrs. Melissa Perez Mr. Jeff Peters Mrs. Faith Pickett Ms. Meera Ratnesar Mrs. Alexa Reddin Mr. Jean-Paul Rimlinger Mrs. Katie Robinson Mrs. Kristin Rowe Dr. Sean Rowe (’86) Mrs. Siouxzie Salisbury Ms. Terra Shirvanian Mrs. Marie-France Smith Ms. Cinnamon Sparks Mrs. Erin Stephens Mrs. Meggen Stockstill Mrs. Lynette Vieira Ms. Angel Ann Waters Mrs. Yunga Webb Mrs. Leslie Yagar Ms. Courtney Zarrilli (’92) Ms. Amy Zucker ———————––———————————— *FACULTY MEMBER AND CURRENT PARENT GP GRANDPARENT PP PAST PARENT

This list reflects all gifts as of April 30, 2015.

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