2016 – 2017
Annual Report Over 50 Years of Educating Young Women to Lead a Life of Achievement
Head of School Letter Board of Trustees Wendy B. Crabb, Chair Dr. Daniel E. White, 1st Vice Chair Lauran Bromley ’76, 2nd Vice Chair Dawn MacNaughton, Secretary Russell M. Gifford, Treasurer Josh Watson, Ed.D., Head of School David Callies Calvert G. Chipchase Randi Silleck Conway ’69 Sara Dudgeon Dr. Kent M. Keith Blair Kennedy Parry-Okeden ’68 Lynne Toyofuku, Esq. ’75 Debbie Weil-Manuma ’75
Dear La Pietra ‘Ohana, On behalf of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and students of La Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls, I would like to say mahalo to all of you for your collective support over the past year. We are truly inspired by your commitment to our students who, with your support, will go on to lead a life of achievement. Fiscal Year 2016–17 has been one filled with great change and promise, with the retirement of Board of Trustees Chair Alice F. Guild and Head of School Mahina Eleneki Hugo. As we look toward the future and all that it brings, I am excited to introduce, former Vice Chair, Wendy B. Crabb as Chair of the Board of Trustees and myself, Dr. Josh Watson, as Head of School. Following the examples set by Alice and Mahina, both Wendy and I will bring all of our knowledge and passion for the school to the task of leading it into the next phase of its life. I welcome all of you with a history with the school, a concern for its welfare, and a belief in the power of girls’ education to visit us and see all the different ways that your contributions enhance the lives of the young women who will be tomorrow’s leaders. In this annual report, we wish to acknowledge and celebrate the impact of the many individuals, organizations, and groups who have come together in support of the young women of La Pietra in the 2016–17 year. Through very generous gifts from family, friends, and community partners, we’ve been able to provide professional development opportunities to our faculty and staff, to take care of much needed campus renovations, and to provide a robust and unique learning environment to all our students. We would also like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere gratitude to the Trailsend Foundation and the Bromley family for their exceptional commitment to La Pietra. These special gifts, along with those of all the other donors recognized in this report, have fortified our development efforts, allowing us to continue to provide the best education and experience for all of our students. Together, we all contribute to making our school stronger, as the following pages attest. In a recent letter thanking donors, former Board Chair Alice F. Guild states, “I would like to express my deepest appreciation for all who have made contributions of time, expertise, money and love over the long life of our beloved school.” I know you will join me in sharing that appreciation, and in the recognition of all the ways that our supporters make our school beloved. Thank you for supporting the mission and vision of La Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls. Sincerely,
Dr. Josh Watson
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Giving to La Pietra This year’s results reflect the unwavering generosity that La Pietra’s community has for the school. Thank you to everyone who helped to ensure that our students have opportunities to learn and grow.
TOTAL GIVING FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS
PARENT GIVING PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS
$2.2
100%
90% $2.0 80%
70% PART ICIPAT ION PERCENTA GE
(in millions)
AMOUNT GIVEN
$1.8
$1.6
$1.4
60%
50%
40%
30%
20% $1.2 10%
$1.0
2014–2015
$1,963,875
2015–2016
$1,729,250
2016–2017
$1,971,959
0%
2014–2015
73%
FIS CAL Y E AR
2015–2016
81%
2016–2017
79%
F ISCAL YEAR
*The 2014-2015 Fiscal year was the celebration of La Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls 50th Anniversary.
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The Year In Giving We are extremely grateful for the support of those listed below who made contributions to La Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. These individuals, organizations, foundations, and companies made gifts to a number of important priorities, including unrestricted funds, scholarship and financial aid, capital improvements, and more.
LEADERSHIP GIFTS $100,000 AND UP
Lauran ’76 and Myrna Bromley Blair Parry-Okeden ’68 Trailsend Foundation
$25,000 – $99,000
Anonymous Henry B. Clark, Jr. Alice F. Guild Hawai‘i Community Foundation Dawn and Duncan MacNaughton The Offield Family Foundation Maria Parkhill ’74 Debbie Weil-Manuma ’75
$10,000 – $24,999
Anonymous The Bromley Family Charitable Fund Chonita and Jack Larsen Fund John and Randi Silleck ’69 Conway Tony and Wendy Crabb Elliot H. Loden Ben Nuzzo Maile Romanowski ’79 Thomas Tajalle TSK Charitable Foundation Zukerkorn Foundation
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FOUNTAIN CLUB $5,000 – $9,999
Frederic Brossy, Jr. Peter and Sara Dudgeon Alexander Gaston Walter and Jacqueline Guild The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. Sharon Twigg-Smith
HAU ARBOR $2,500 – $4,999
Bank of Hawaii First Hawaiian Bank Foundation Mahina and Todd Hugo The MODERN Honolulu Katie Musto ’94 Chuck and Cathy Painter — ProService Hawaii Sally Parker Lynne ’75 and Bob Toyofuku Zambuto Family
COURTYARD $1,000 – $2,499
Anonymous Lindsey Bartlett ’94 June Renton Chambers Randy and Lynn Chang Conley Family Foundation Sharon Fairbanks Cynthia Foster Russell M. Gifford
Thomas Hammond and Kathy Ohara Mark Herzlich Thomas and Kelly Banks Hoen ’75 Charles and Allison Holland, Jr. Chuck and Skipper Jones Dr. Kent and Dr. Elizabeth Keith Lori Offer Komer ’70 Stephen and Susan Metter Marion Philpotts Miller Chase and Jena Offield Francine Oschin Shilpa Patel Stacy and Mary Rogers Stan Sato and Karen Sakamoto Michelle Loden Slentz ’92 Randall Spear Peter Starn David and Virginia Stringer Christy Vicari-Coito ’76 Phil Weil Dan and Judy White Walter and Donna Wick
KAIMANA $500 – $999
Anonymous Warren B. Ackerman Diane Bennett David and Laurie Garrett ’70 Callies George and Teta Collins Lee and Kazio Collins Kristin Crabb Joseph and Barbara Durkin
Richard Edge Dave and D.C. Eichelberger Colleen Finnegan ’76 Vivian and Hugh Fraser Akashi Grimes Family Courtney Heimowitz Josh Heimowitz Anthony Hunt Sung Yup Jung Jennifer Lee Matthew and Claire Link Scott Meiklejohn Susan Gaffney Morgan ’72 Mark Nishiyama — Kama‘aina Kids Northwestern Mutual Foundation Jason and Anne Oliver Terry Smith and Gail Olson-Smith David Onerheim Marta Porta Stephanie Reynolds Nicole Rino Philippe Rolland Jeanie Schmaltz Pierre and Patricia Watts Leighton and Nami Wong Chris and Susan York
BANYAN CIRCLE $250 – $499
Steven C. Ai — City Mill Abe Aiona Kent and Trista Ames Monique Lee Appleton ’93
Sharri Knutzen Belisle ’75 Bonnie Brown Glen Budge Ronald and Willette Bush Dianne Morgan Chapman ’74 Dian Cleve Jacqueline Collins Buck Julie Crabb Judy Dancer Roozbeh and Didar Dodhi Stacy Evensen John Graham Darren and Reina Graves Richard Guzman and Sorayda Comiso Alison A. Hastings ’83 Carolyn Heath Stuart and Susan Jackes Lynne Johnson Rollin C. Jones Vaune Kino Sarah Weaver Kobara ’76 Brad and Lois Konishi Yasunobu and Mayumi Kurokawa Mohan Malik Jodi Maltby ’80 Charles and Megan Meyer Leonard and Margot Mindich Dawn Moroye Michael Powell Katsu and Kyoko Sano Kei K. Sasaki Eric and Lissa Schiff David Shapiro Rachid Smahi
Michele St. John Naomi Hata Taube ’72 Floraine Van Orden Cynthia Waters Tanya Watumull Cheryl Williams Heather Williams Erik and Kathy Wong Richard and Kumiko Yaginuma XTERMCO Inc. Arthur Chris York
LEAHI $100 – $249
Anonymous Friend of La Pietra Interscholastic League of Honolulu Shirlee Keyes Albrecht ’75 Leilani Arita-Takayama and Kevin Takayama Emmy Lou Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Augafa Tamara Bailey Jim Barahal Bruce Berger Enviro Solutions Hawaii, LLC Rhonda Black Lita Blankenfeld Lisa Boggis Kathleen Boucher Sylvio Boucher Roger and Felice Brault
Betty Burdick ’69 Becky Burns — Anahola Granola Daniel Cameron Michael and Jennifer Capobianco Paula Caracol Jane Holland Carney Anne M. Carty ’76 Russell and Kristine Castagnaro Conrad and Gay Chinen Clint and Tomoyo Chuc Leslie and Aiko Crandall David and Kandice Daniel’s Betsy Bond Deniston ’80 Marcia Cooke Duff Adam and Tanya Enos Lisa Eveleth Brian Farquharson Richard and Christy Foytich Gerry Fujii and Gail Awaya-Fujii Merlyn Fujiwara Marguret Gallacher Peter and Esther Garcia The Gillespie Family Leela Bilmes and Brian Goldstein Grange Ohana Joseph Gronwald Bill and Vickie Groten Michael Haeuser Kent Hamasaki Wayne Harada Chuck Harris Janet Harris Garry and Kimberly Harsanyi James and Constance Hastings
Skip Hill Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ho George and Edith Horimoto Janet Johnson ’76 and Chip Routt Leigh and Janice Josephson Sara Kaiser ’07 Lance Kakimoto Ross and Maria Kinsler Heath Kobatake Jerry and Joy Lamb Merton Lau Alan Lee Ross Lee Carol Lee-Arnold ’77 and Pete Arnold Chris Letman Violet Loo Meredith Low Alice Lunt John Lyles Patrick Lynch and Holly South Robert and Judith Maguire Margaret Man Erin Matsunaga Chisholm ’81 Kevin and Laurie ’79 McCrary Bob Moore Herbert Nakagawa Steven and Kathleen Nakagawa Mark and Shirlene Ostrov Carole Ota Boy and Mary Jean Pascua Anthony and Gloria Peterson Vinh and Jennifer Pham Jeannie Phan Michael Racuya-Markrich
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Liz Ratzi Lucy and Paul Richardson Joseph and Joy Robinson Rachel Ross Linda Rowan Farhad and Tanya Safi Wilbert and Nancy Sakamoto James and Thelma Sakane Monica Salter Ryan and Jaime Sambueno Annie Rogers Malia Schlesser Gina Schultz Katherine Soldner Randy and Margaret South Linda S. Strong Yukio and Sachiko Taketa Carolyn Taniguchi Diane Totaro-Beesley ’78 Ruth D. Tschumy Kanoe Vares Nancy Wallace Joe and Jessica Welch Debby Wilson ’69 Carrie Wong ’79 Tony and Eri Zanni
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS
Anonymous Albert and Monica Akiona Roger Alcaria David and Alison Antenorcruz Darrin and Josephine Araki Zoom and Amy Bakari Lisa Barnes Chris and Elaine Batacan Kalua and Lori ’87 Bee Andy and Remle Birk Luciana Bishay Jan Bodinus Lisa Bos
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Stacey Bow Wayne Bow Tim and Joyce Brubaker Kathryn Castillo Michael Cheang Corinna Bailey and Calvin Chong Matthew and Holly Christopher Jennifer Corrales ’98 Ced and Sue Cowing Charles Crumpton Vilma and Romeo Dacumos Howard Daniel and Sandra Kelley-Daniel Judy Daniels F. Daniel and Danielle DeFries Jeannie DeLamos Marjorie DeSantis Dante Duldulao Darcy Durkin Bill and Alberta Eng Roger and Barbara Epstein Yoshie Evans Foodland Give Aloha Program Hoagy Gamble Walfrido and Patti Garcia Abhilasha and Vikram Garg Lauren Weeks Hoku Gilbert Sharon Gordon Raina Grigg The Gruver Ohana Donald and Denise Hackman Dale Hahn Shonna Hammon Dan and Renee Hartenstein HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Eric Harwit and Hiroko Osawa Miya Hui-yun Huang Aaron Jackson Kelan and Chrstine Kamaka Harry Kasanow Bob and Cheri Keefer Paahana Kincaid
Steven and Stella Kolinski Diana Worthington Krieg ’75 Kenneth and Marva Lawson Preston and Mary Ann Lentz Bruce Liebert Nobuko Loncar Harry and Vivian Lovell Beverly Lynn Shari Lynn Monica Machado ’81 Amanda McCann George Middleton Allison Fritts Mikuni ’86 John and Carita Miller Brandon and Treena Miyamoto Peter and Joanne Kealoha Claudette A. Moody Kyle and Anne Nakakura Polly Nakamura Nolan and Deborah Namba Kenny and Nori Nguyen Ryan and Stefanie Nomura Kealaonapua O’Sullivan Phil Olsen Wynn and Donna Oshiro Alia Pan Dave Pierson Sally Ramirez Mairi Ratuiste Peter Sanchez Jeff Sayre Susan Schofield Raynard and Karen Sebastian Aaron Sekulich Joann Shapiro Donna Shiraki-Hashimoto ’73 Hokulani and Ho Suk Lee Joshua and Melissa Shuman Jane Dozier Sibalski ’70 Carole Smith Tirsa Smith Randy Spangler Bryan and Amie Staman
Stephanie Starr ’02 Theresa Strack and Sandra Chong Kim Strong Carolyn Tari-Sanchez Susanne Terrac-Gee Cynthia Tesoro Dr. Kanani Titchen ’92 Brett R. Tobin Paul and Libby Tomar Tusi and Jennifer Tupuola Richard and Sharon Ulmer Jeffrey and Janice Ung Gary Valentine John White Kip Wilborn Michael Wilkemeyer and Winona Wong George Wong Laurie Wong Wayne and Blythe Yamada Calvin and Janey Yamane
WHY DO I GIVE? DONOR PROFILE :
Chase Offield & The Offield Family Foundation A generous leadership gift from Chase Offield and the Offield Family Foundation was made in the Winter of 2016. Chase Offield is the father of La Pietra student, Capri Offield ’22. He is currently the Director of the Offield Center for Billfish Studies and The Catalina Seabass Fund. Both non-profit organizations help fund the science and research of Billfish and White Seabass. He spends a lot of time on the ocean fishing and deploying satellite tags in billfish all over the world. Mr. Offield is grateful for the impact that La Pietra has on Capri and wants to ensure that the school continues to perpetuate its vision and values to future students. What has surprised you most about Capri?
Capri’s confidence has really grown since she started attending La Pietra. Capri used to be fairly shy and in the three years she has been at La Pietra I see a much stronger, self-assured young lady. How has La Pietra impacted Capri?
The small class size and attention that the students get from the faculty has been very beneficial. Middle school can be a tough time for kids and I think that the positive nature that La Pietra promotes is very conducive to creating a comfortable environment for the students. Capri looks forward to school and seeing her friends each day, which is a testament to the school. Why do you give to La Pietra?
I’m so happy to see the impact that La Pietra has had on Capri and want to do my part to ensure that the school continues to flourish for future generations. What would you tell someone that is thinking about donating to La Pietra?
Making a donation towards the growth and education of young women is as noble a cause as you can find.
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Parent Giving Parents provide the foundation for our students’ success, both now and in the future. We truly appreciate the efforts, generosity, and support of all our families with their time, talents and treasures. This year, parents once again demonstrated their commitment and belief in La Pietra with strong participation in the annual fund campaign. During the Annual Plant A Seed Campaign that was held from October 1 to October 31, 2016, a friendly competition took place amongst classes. Congratulations to the Class of 2023 for winning with 100% participation! In addition, all students whose parents participated in the challenge were entered to win an Apple Watch. La Pietra Board Member, Randi Silleck Conway ’69 alongside previous Interim Director of Advancement, Kanoe Vares, presented the Apple Watch to winner, Gigi Graves ’22! The campaign concluded with 77% overall parent participation and raised over $18,000. Mahalo to all the parents who participated in the annual campaign. A special Mahalo to the grade level captains for the efforts in helping to promote the campaign with the parent community.
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Class of 2023 Class of 2022 • Class of 2021 • Class of 2020 • Class of 2019 • Class of 2018 • Class of 2017 •
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Tiffany Kane Karen Lattanzi Dan Hartenstein Courtney Heimowitz Wayne Bow Monica Akiona Jo Araki R W IN N E A SEED PLANT
G R AV E , G IG I
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“La Pietra allowed my daughter to grow into a
confident woman. The class sizes and closeness
of the relationships between faculty and students afford every opportunity for students to explore their interests. Donating to La Pietra facilitates more young girls the opportunity to grow into strong confident leaders.” — Mark and Leana Berwick, parents of Holly Berwick ‘17
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CLASS OF 2017 Anonymous David and Alison Antenorcruz Darrin and Josephine Araki Mark and Leana Berwick Corinna Bailey and Calvin Chong Clint and Tomoyo Chuc David and Kandice Daniel’s Judy Daniels F. Daniel and Danielle DeFries Donald and Denise Hackman Chuck Harris Janet Harris Eric Harwit and Hiroko Osawa Alan Lee Jennifer Lee Kevin and Laurie ’79 McCrary David and Grazel Onerheim Vinh and Jennifer Pham Katsu and Kyoko Sano Peter Starn CLASS OF 2018 Albert and Monica Akiona Sylvio and Kathleen Boucher Hoku Gilbert Bill and Vickie Groten Shonna Hammon Brad and Lois Konishi George Middleton Mark and Shirlene Ostrov Lucy and Paul Richardson Joshua and Melissa Shuman Theresa Strack and Sandra Chong CLASS OF 2019 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Augafa Stacey Bow Wayne Bow The Gruver Ohana Kenneth and Marva Lawson Amanda McCann Steven and Kathleen Nakagawa Nolan and Deborah Namba Wynn and Donna Oshiro Vinh and Jennifer Pham Jeannie Phan Ryan and Jaime Sambueno Stan Sato and Karen Sakamoto
Marco and Malia Schlesser Raynard and Karen Sebastian Randall Spear Jeffrey and Janice Ung Michael Wilkemeyer and Winona Wong Wayne and Blythe Yamada Tony and Eri Zanni CLASS OF 2020 Anonymous Kalua and Lori ’87 Bee Andy and Remle Birk Roozbeh and Didar Dodhi Walfrido and Patti Garcia Leela Bilmes and Brian Goldstein Grange Ohana Joseph Gronwald Richard Guzman and Sorayda Comiso Courtney Heimowitz Josh Heimowitz Aaron Jackson Kelan and Christine Kamaka Steven and Stella Kolinski Matthew and Claire Link Harry and Vivian Lovell Anthony and Gloria Peterson Peter Sanchez Carolyn Tari-Sanchez CLASS OF 2021 Kent and Trista Ames Tim and Joyce Brubaker Daniel Cameron Michael and Jennifer Capobianco Vilma and Romeo Dacumos Darcy Durkin Thomas Hammond and Kathy Ohara Dan and Renee Hartenstein Stuart and Susan Jackes Paahana Kincaid ’96 Heath Kobatake Yasunobu and Mayumi Kurokawa Mohan Malik Brandon and Treena Miyamoto Kenny and Nori Nguyen Shilpa Patel Farhad and Tanya Safi Rachid Smahi Tirsa Smith
CLASS OF 2022 Anonymous Zoom and Amy Bakari Yoshie Evans Walfrido and Patti Garcia Abhilasha and Vikram Garg Darren and Reina Graves Shonna Hammon Jennifer Lee Patrick Lynch and Holly South Steven and Kathleen Nakagawa Chase and Jena Offield Boy and Mary Jean Pascua Philippe Rolland Tusi and Jennifer Tupuola Leighton and Nami Wong CLASS OF 2023 Anonymous Mark and Lisa Boggis Russell and Kristine Castagnaro Adam and Tanya Enos The Gillespie Family Akashi Grimes Family Garry and Kimberly Harsanyi Courtney Heimowitz Josh Heimowitz Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ho Sung Yup Jung Brett R. Tobin Joe and Jessica Welch Zambuto Family
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Memorial Gifts IN MEMORY OF ANNA D. BLACKWELL Lynne Johnson Susan Gaffney Morgan ’72 John and Carita Miller Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Joanne Kealoha IN MEMORY OF SHERYL K. OSCHIN-GOODMAN ’81 Claudette A. Moody Francine Oschin IN MEMORY OF RAB GUILD Bob and Cheri Keefer Preston and Mary Ann Lentz Violet Loo Michael Powell Sharon Twigg-Smith David and Virginia Stringer IN HONOR OF MAHINA E. HUGO Scott Meiklejohn IN HONOR OF ALICE F. GUILD Frederic Brossy, Jr.
Gifts-In-Kind Anonymous Warren B. Ackerman Chris and Elaine Batacan Tony and Wendy Crabb Jennifer Dyer Andres Harnisch Donald Ikeda Debbie Weil-Manuma ’75
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Faculty and Staff The faculty and staff gifts send a strong message to our community that our La Pietra ‘ohana believes in and stands behind the school’s vision, commitment, and belief. La Pietra is proud to announce that 100% of faculty and staff made a donation to the annual fund during the 2016–2017 fiscal year. Roger Alcaria Leilani Arita-Takayama Elaine Batacan Luciana Bishay Lisa Boggis Kathryn Castillo Gay Chinen Holly Christopher Tamara Douglass Dante Duldulao Merlyn Fujiwara Lauren Gibson Raina Grigg Jeanette Hall Miya Huang Mahina E. Hugo Marylee Ingram Ross Kinsler Karson Kim Camille Lesnick
Shari Lynn Megan Meyer Anne Nakakura Stefanie Nomura Kealaonapua O’Sullivan Carole Ota Alia Pan Sally Ramirez Elizabeth Ratzi Mairi Ratuiste Annie Rogers-Sato Michelle Rumschlag Malia Schlesser Aaron Sekulich Kim Strong Cynthia Tesoro Gary Valentine Kanoe Vares Jack Wade
WHY DO YOU GIVE? “La Pietra continues to be a place where girls flourish, and I hope
that the work and contributions
I make to the school will continue to fulfill the vision for La Pietra.” — Keala O’Sullivan, Communications Coordinator
“The stimulating environment
at La Pietra is great. The majority of the day is spent with terrific
students and outstanding colleagues in a beautiful environment. It is a privilege to work with and help
develop an extraordinary group of young ladies.” — Raina Grigg, Art Teacher
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La Pietra’s Special Events La Pietra’s two flagship special events, HOOPLA and Sunset Jazz, set fundraising records. Mahalo to our supporters, donors, and volunteers who helped to make these magical events so successful.
SUNSET JAZZ 2016 NEW YORK! NEW YORK! TABLE SPONSORS Lauran ’76 and Myrna Bromley Alice F. Guild Dawn and Duncan MacNaughton Kathleen Musto ’94** Blair Kennedy Parry-Okeden ’68** Debbie Weil-Manuma ’75 LIBERTY TABLE SPONSORS John and Randi Silleck ’69 Conway** Mark Nishiyama Sally Parker* Indicates multiple table purchases.
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INDIVIDUAL TICKETS Leilani Arita-Takayama and Kevin Takayama Emmy Lou Armstrong Lisa Barnes Jan Bodinus
Lisa Bos Roger and Felice Brault David and Laurie Garrett ’70 Callies Russell and Kristine Castagnaro Clint and Tomoyo Chuc John and Randi Silleck ’69 Conway Charles Crumpton Jeannie DeLamos Marjorie DeSantis Sara Dudgeon* Richard Edge Dave and D.C. Eichelberger Colleen Finnegan ’76 Vivian and Hugh Fraser Patricia and Hoagy Gamble Sharon Gordon Darren and Reina Graves Joseph Gronwald Dale Hahn Wayne and Violet Harada Janet Harris Garry and Kimberly Harsanyi
Carolyn Heath Skip Hill Thomas and Kelly Banks Hoen ’75 Mahina and Todd Hugo Stuart and Susan Jackes Chuck and Skipper Jones Lance Kakimoto Harry Kasanow Jerry and Joy Lamb Ross Lee Bruce Liebert Matthew and Claire Link John Lyles Beverly Lynn Monica Machado ’81 Judith Maguire Kyle and Anne Nakakura Zi Hong Nakamura Ryan and Stefanie Nomura Jason and Anne Oliver Philip Olsen Mark and Shirlene Ostrov
Joan Parsons Sally Parker Ryan and Jaime Sambueno Peter Sanchez Ramona and Jeffery Sayre Susan Schofield Gina Schultz Joanna Shapiro Katherine Soldner Carolyn Tari-Sanchez Paul and Libby Tomar Richard and Sharon Ulmer Nancy Wallace Pierre and Patricia Watts Deborah Weil-Manuma ’75 John White Kip Wilborn George Wong Laurie and Henry Wong Leighton and Nami Wong Calvin and Janey Yamane *Indicates donation.
HOOPLA 2017 — POP UP! For decades HOOPLA has been one of the premier fundraising events in Honolulu. HOOPLA was one of the first to incorporate an auction into its event and was also the first to use electronic bidding for all facets of the program. All proceeds from HOOPLA support La Pietra’s financial aid program, which provides tuition assistance for families who would not otherwise be able to attend our school. HOOPLA VIP TABLE PATRONS Lauran ’76 and Myrna Bromley Blair Kennedy Parry-Okeden ’68 Guam Music, Inc.
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HOOPLA PREMIUM TABLE SPONSORS Tony and Wendy Crabb Dawn and Duncan MacNaughton Maile Romanowski ’79 Debbie Weil-Manuma ’75
HOOPLA SELECT TABLE SPONSORS John and Randi Silleck ’69 Conway* Alice F. Guild* Peter and Sara Dudgeon Elliot Loden Sally Parker Lynne Toyofuku ’75 Debbie Weil-Manuma ’75 Maile Zambuto ’90 Bank of Hawaii First Hawaiian Bank The MODERN Honolulu ProService Hawaii *Sponsor of two or more tables.
HOOPLA INDIVIDUAL TICKETS PURCHASES Jacqueline Collins Buck David and Laurie Garrett ’70 Callies Richard Edge Cynthia Foster Russell Gifford Mahina and Todd Hugo Lori Komer ’70 Margot Mindich Mark Nishiyama — Kama‘aina Kids Leighton and Nami Wong Chris York XTERMCO Inc. HOOPLA BIG REACH DONORS Anonymous Abe Aiona Jim Barahal Sharri Knutzen Belisle ’75 Diane Bennett Lita Blankenfeld The Bromley Family Charitable Fund Bonnie Brown Glen Budge Becky Burns — Anahola Granola Ronald and Willette Bush
Gay and Conrad Chinen Erin Chisholm Dian Cleve George and Teta Collins Lee and Kazio Collins John and Randi Silleck ’69 Conway Julie Crabb Kristin Crabb Tony and Wendy Crabb Judy Dancer Peter and Sara Dudgeon Joseph and Barbara Durkin Dave and D.C. Eichelberger Lisa Eveleth Stacy Evensen Sharon Fairbanks Cynthia Foster Alexander Gaston Alice F. Guild Walter and Jacqueline Guild Kent Hamasaki Carolyn Heath Mark Herzlich Thomas and Kelly Banks Hoen ’75 Charles and Allison Holland, Jr. Mahina and Todd Hugo Anthony Hunt Chuck and Skipper Jones Vaune Kino Peter Arnold and Carol Lee-Arnold ’77 Chris Letman Elliot H. Loden Meredith Low Alice Lunt Dawn and Duncan MacNaughton Marion Philpotts Miller Susan Gaffney Morgan ’72 Ben Nuzzo Jason and Anne Oliver Terry Smith and Gail Olson-Smith Blair Parry-Okeden ’68 Michael Racuya-Markrich Stephanie Reynolds Nicole Rino Stacy and Mary Rogers
Rachel Ross Monica Salter Stan Sato and Karen Sakamoto Eric and Lissa Schiff Jeanie Schmaltz Michele St. John David and Virginia Stringer Thomas Tajalle Lynne ’75 and Bob Toyofuku Sharon Twigg-Smith Christy Vicari-Coito ’76 Cynthia Waters Tanya Watumull Phil Weil Debbie Weil-Manuma ’75 Dan and Judy White Cheryl Williams Heather Williams HOOPLA AUCTION DONORS Anne Namba Designs, Inc. Ava Inamura ’00 — Arancino Italian Restaurants Atlantis Adventures Big Island Candies Bishop Museum Lauran ’76 and Myrna Bromley Becky Burns — Anahola Granola Yvonne Cheng John and Randi Silleck ’69 Conway Tony and Wendy Crabb Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art Peter and Sara Dudgeon Dave and D.C. Eichelberger Four Seasons Resort New York Midtown Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Koolina Four Seasons Wailea Chef Bev Gannon Walfrido Garcia Vikram Garg Alice F. Guild
Di Guild ’78 Hawaii Opera Theatre Mark Herzlich Kim Heyer Honolulu Zoo Society Hualalai Harvest Coffee Company Mahina and Todd Hugo Egan and Marcia Inoue — Egan’s Training Center Claudia Janiszewski ’77 The Kahala Hotel and Resort Lori Offer Komer ’70 — Leahi Swim School Koolina Golf Club Lava Lava Beach Club Carol Lee-Arnold ’77 Matthew and Claire Link Elliot H. Loden Dawn and Duncan MacNaughton Robynee Maii — Fête Marsha Nadalin Salon + Spa Maui Film Festival Mililani Golf Club The MODERN Honolulu Pacific Aviation Museum Henry Parry-Okeden Rebecca Pietsch ’69 Riches Hawaii The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua The Royal Hawaiian Hotel Paul Sato and Annie Rogers Sea Life Park Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl Sheraton Waikiki Resort Soha Living Sarai Stricklin ’77 Kanoe Vares Christy Vicari-Coito ’76 Waikīkī Aquarium Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Wailea Golf Waimea Valley Phil Weil Deborah Weil-Manuma ’75 Dayle Weiner Dr. David Yew — Aesthetics Hawaii
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CLASS OF 1997
Alumnae Donors Alumnae are the sustaining spirit of any school and we are fortunate to count the graduates and former students listed below as some of La Pietra — Hawaii School for Girls’ most dedicated supporters, advocates, and ambassadors. We are grateful for their continued support and commitment to their alma mater. CLASS OF 1968 Blair Parry-Okeden CLASS OF 1969 Betty Burdick Randi Silleck Conway Debby Wilson CLASS OF 1970 Laurie Garrett Callies Lori Offer Komer Jane Dozier Sibalski CLASS OF 1972 Susan Gaffney Morgan Naomi Hata Taube CLASS OF 1973 Donna Shiraki-Hashimoto
CLASS OF 1975 Shirlee Keyes Albrecht Sharri Knutzen Belisle Kelly Banks Hoen Lynne Toyofuku Debbie Weil-Manuma
CLASS OF 1979 Laurie McCrary Maile Romanowski Carrie Wong
CLASS OF 1990 Maile Zambuto CLASS OF 1992 Michelle Loden Slentz Kanani Titchen
CLASS OF 1980 Betsy Bond Deniston Jodi Maltby
CLASS OF 1976 Lauran Bromley Anne M. Carty Colleen Finnegan Janet Johnson Sarah Weaver Kobara Christy Vicari-Coito
CLASS OF 1993 Monique Lee Appleton
CLASS OF 1981 Monica Machado
CLASS OF 1994 Lindsey Bartlett Katie Musto
CLASS OF 1983 Chanelle Akamine Alison A. Hastings
CLASS OF 1977 Carol Lee-Arnold
CLASS OF 1998 Jennifer Corrales
CLASS OF 1986 Allison Fritts Mikuni
CLASS OF 1978 Diane Totaro-Beesley
CLASS OF 2002 Stephanie Starr
CLASS OF 1987 Lori Maretzki Bee Leanne Merritt Gillespie
CLASS OF 1974 Dianne Chapman Maria Parkhill
CLASS OF 2007 Sara Kaiser
2016–2017 Legacy Families Throughout our history from the founding of our school in 1964 to 53 years later, we have the privilege of welcoming a second generation of learners to La Pietra. Below is the list of our legacy families enrolled during 2016–2017. Designates La Pietra graduate.
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Laurie Watts McCrary ’79** and Kevin McCrary Megan Malia McCrary ’17
Leanne Nicole Merritt Gillespie ’87** and William Gillespie Lauren Kathleen Gillespie ’23
Lori Maretzki Bee ’87** and Albert Bee MaddieLynn Bee ’20
Maile Miske Zambuto ’90** and Jason Zambuto Bella Nalani Zambuto ’23
“As a graduate of La Pietra, I knew it would be a great
fit for my daughter. The nurturing faculty, personalized education, and engaging environment has allowed
Maddie to gain her confidence and find her voice.”
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— Lori Maretzki Bee ’87
La Pietra’s Legacy Brick Garden In 2014, during La Pietra’s 50th anniversary year, the Advancement team decided to honor La Pietra’s 50 years with a special landmark, a brick garden.
up with this garden, Alice Guild. I love the idea for the girls who attend La Pietra who ask about the garden and be told about the wonderful person it was dedicated to.”
The Advancement Committee Chair, Randy Silleck Conway ’69 says, “We would sell bricks and find a special place on campus to place them. The process was a long one, but well worth the wait.” During the process, the Board of Trustees decided to honor Board Chair, Alice F. Guild.
Pastor Kelekona Bishaw from Kamehameha Schools joined the reception to bless the garden. “It’s [Alice’s Garden] a dedication and blessing for a purpose and the purpose is legacy. The purpose is to help all those that will come and all those that have been part of La Pietra understand the work, sacrifices and resources that are necessary to keep things going,” said Bishaw.
“I can’t recall the exact circumstances, but it was sort of all at once we (Board of Trustees) decided it would be perfect that we honor Alice and then got the inspiration to do Alice’s Garden,” said Conway. The bricks became a popular hit when Guild announced she would generously match the contribution of anyone who bought a brick for a certain amount at HOOPLA. Planning and preparations continued over the next two years. Over 100 bricks were engraved and the brick campaign raised over $210,000. The project was completed on December 7, 2016 and a special brick garden reception was held on campus on January 19, 2017. Board members, alumnae, and friends joined to honor ‘Alice’s Garden’ and the school’s 50 years of educating young women. At the reception, Conway stated, “We honor the person who inspired all of us to come
“This is so special because I’ve had such a long association with the school and it is sadly coming to an end. One of the things that makes this so special for me is that this area was originally the home of my great grandfather. Their house was situated at the corner of Poni Moi Road and Diamond Head Road and this was all part of his property,” said Guild. “Alice will live on forever at this special beautiful corner of La Pietra,” said Conway. The garden is adjacent to the Great Lawn, near the gymnasium. The brick garden pathway is lined with lime trees and leads to a stone bench flanked by trees.
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Ways To Give The La Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls family continues to support our school in a variety of creative ways. Some examples of opportunities for giving are: Annual Fund | Capital Projects | eScrip Program | Estate Planning Foodland’s Give Aloha in September | Foodland’s Shop for Education in January HOOPLA Event | Sunset Jazz Event | Tuition Assistance/Scholarship To learn more about these opportunities, please contact the Advancement Office at (808) 922-2744.
Mahalo Nui Loa!
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