FRANCIS
PARKER SCHOOL
IN-FLIGHT MAGAZINE
Francis Parker School Parents Association Presents
SOARING INTO THE
D N CENTU O C E RY S FRANCIS
PARKER SCHOOL
2015 GALA April 25, 2015 6:00 pm
Hughes Marino
Core Value #7
Pursue Growth and Learning. At Hughes Marino, we believe that knowledge is power. That’s why we are proud to support Francis Parker School and its mission to create and inspire the independent thinkers who will go on to make a meaningful difference in our world. Congratulations on 100+ years of excellence!
SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY IN-FLIGHT MAGAZINE TABLE OF CONTENTS In-Flight Menu Flight Plan Message from Head of School Alumna Speaker Bio Message from Gala Co-Chairs Sponsors In-Kind Donors and Vendors Committee and Volunteer Recognition Live Auction Items Wine Party Hosts Donors “Traveling Non-Stop” Story Auction Bidding Procedures Past Gala Chairs
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IN-FLIGHT MENU Snacks Lobster Club
Baja Vegan Ceviche (GF, VEG)
Crispy Brussel Pops (GF, VEG)
Flat Iron Steak Truffle Polenta (GF)
In-Flight Deluxe Snack
Pretzel Crisps with Sea Salt, Herbs and Lemon Zest (VEG)
DFW-SFO
Onion Herb Dinner Rolls (*Herb Focaccia GF)
STL-PHX
Chef’s Salad (GF, VEG) with Dill Avocado Ranch Dressing (*Vegan Apple Cider Dressing)
SAN-NYC
Jidori Free-Range Airline Chicken Milanese, Citrus Mousseline (GF), Herb Brown Rice Pilaf and Rainbow Carrots - OR Local Brandt Beef Hanger ‘Salisbury’ Steak, Onion Peppercorn Demi-Glace (GF), Herb Brown Rice Pilaf and Rainbow Carrots - OR Herb Brown Rice Pilaf (GF, VEG), Roasted Mushrooms, Ruby Beets, Rainbow Carrots, Spring Asparagus, Citrus Mousseline and Micro Ruby Beet Greens (*Vegan Chimichurri Sauce)
The Captain will now be dimming the cabin lights . . . Waters Classic Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, PomegranateBerry Coulis and Mint
*Vegan Seasonal Mixed Berries and Fruit, Pomegranate-Berry Coulis and Mint (GF, VEG)
Mini Sweets Bar Petite Lemon Crumble Bars
Classic Valrhona Chocolate Chip Cookies
*Available Upon Request
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House Made Magic Bars
(GF-Gluten-Free, VEG-Vegetarian)
FLIGHT PLAN Get Ready for Take-Off! 6:00 pm
Arrivals Silent Auction Wine Auction Opportunity Drawing Open Bar Jazz Music by Glen Fisher Trio
7:30 pm
Doors Open for Dinner in the Pavilion
8:00 pm
Silent Auction Closes Welcome Messages by: Kevin Yaley, Head of School and Mary Taylor, Parent Asssociation President Live Auction with Auctioneer Clint Bell Guest Speaker, Caroline Watts ’06
9:00 pm
Dancing to The Fabulous Ultratones Flight Simulators Open
9:30 pm
Departures (Check-Out) Open at Arrival Desk Coffee and Dessert Station Opens
10:55 pm
Last Dance
11:00 pm
Departures
Enjoy your Flight!
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HEAD OF SCHOOL MESSAGE Dear Parker Families and Friends, Thank you for joining us for the 2015 Parker Gala - Soaring into the Second Century. Tonight, we come together as one community united by a single goal: to provide support for scholarships for our students and professional development for our faculty. Next year, over $4.5 million in financial assistance will be awarded to our students. Every year hundreds of thousands of dollars are invested in our faculty’s professional development. The monies raised by the Gala go directly to support these efforts. On behalf of the Francis Parker School community, I want to thank the Parents Association members for their unyielding support of our School. Our special thanks go to Gala Co-Chairs, Gayle Nuffer and Randie Lettington, and their team of volunteers for their tremendous preparation and our generous sponsors for making this wonderful event possible. And thanks to each of you for joining the effort. Together, we can make a difference for our students and faculty. Enjoy the celebration. All the best,
Kevin Yaley
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ALUMNA SPEAKER BIO Caroline Watts ’06 Caroline started at Parker in seventh grade. Always an avid reader, she explored her love of literature at Parker and discovered new academic passions. After her introduction to economics as a senior, Caroline went on to earn her BA in Economics at Stanford, with a minor in creative writing. While at Stanford, she was on the debate team and coordinated a tutoring program at a charter middle school in East Palo Alto. Caroline started her career in the technology industry in San Francisco, initially as the eighteenth (and first female) employee at a technology startup called ReTargeter. At ReTargeter, she had the opportunity to build a team and manage multiple aspects of the marketing department from public relations to product marketing. In 2013, Caroline began a new role as Director of Marketing at a young advertising tech startup called iSocket. While at iSocket, Caroline developed the messaging around an innovative new advertising technology, working with leading clients such as CondÊ Nast, the Economist and the New York Times. Last November, iSocket was acquired. This past January, Caroline joined an even earlier-stage startup called RevJet based in Silicon Valley. Currently operating in stealth, RevJet will go to market later this year.
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GALA CO-CHAIRS MESSAGE Welcome Parker Families and Friends! We are so pleased you joined us tonight here in historic Balboa Park to celebrate and support Francis Parker School as both institutions are Soaring into the Second Century. We all appreciate that Parker is a very special place. While we value the wonderful facilities and physical environment, the strength and uniqueness of Parker resides in the people. Your presence and contributions tonight ensure that our Parker community continues to soar by directly benefitting Parker students and faculty. Proceeds from tonight’s Gala will be used for two important purposes: to fund current-use student financial assistance and faculty professional development. Remarkable students and outstanding, committed faculty place Parker in a class by itself! We are so grateful for the generosity of our sponsors and donors who contributed to the Gala, as well as the many volunteers who helped this Gala take flight. It has been our pleasure to work side by side with each of you, and your contributions and efforts are truly appreciated! Thank you again and enjoy the evening!
Randie Lettington and Gayle Nuffer 2015 Gala Co-Chairs
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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS GALA SPONSORS PLATINUM
GOLD
SUPPORTER
DAVID GRAY AND SARAH WHITE STEVEN SOURAPAS ’76 AND CONNIE SOURAPAS BOB SCARANO ’75 AND SHERYL SCARANO
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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS IN-KIND DONORS San Diego Air and Space Museum
Waters Fine Foods and Catering
Montesquieu Wines
Atlas Air and SonAir Culinart Eleanor Rigby Leather Emagine Digital San Diego Junior Theater Studio Barre-Mission Hills Uber
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Thank you to the many vendors who partnered with us to make it all happen! Ace Parking - Mike Gaulin Balboa Park Online Collaborative - Jason Quinn Clint Bell Productions - Clint Bell Emagine Digital - John Melcher ETS Productions - Dave Swaffer The Fabulous Ultratones - Bernard Sena and Judy Fisher Glen Fisher Trio - Judy and Glen Fisher Greater Giving and Mobile Bidding - GG Support Staff Montesquieu Wines – Fonda Hopkins Marriott Gaslamp Quarter - Danielle Rossetto Neyenesch Printers - Steve Burke Raphael’s Party Rentals - Golan Silverman and Erin Wojtach San Diego Air and Space Museum - Melissa Paris and Jim Kidrick Waters Fine Food and Catering - Courtney Isaac ’00 and Chef Bill Warnke
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GALA FLIGHT CREW Randie Lettington Gayle Nuffer
Gala Co-Chair and Auction Gala Co-Chair and Production
Mary Taylor Carey Fox
PA President and Night of Program Gala Secretary and In-Flight Magazine Gala Treasurer Social Media and Volunteers Volunteer Coordinator Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Décor Décor Arrivals (Check-In) Departures (Check-Out) Reservations Reservations First Class Accommodations First Class Accommodations Video Production
Donna Sheridan Doreen Genmark Christie Thoene Denise Nagata Connie Sourapas Maribel Fundingsland Elisa Rott Elizabeth Carey Elisa Scanlan Kate Smith Susan Davey Patty Williams Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade Krister Genmark
Gala Support Kelle Wright – PA Treasurer Shannon Bartlett Jenn Brady Belle Drouin June Osborne Sarah Feeney Terri Frey Nadine Guagliano Supannee House Noelle Ludwig Maureen MacFarlane 14
Scott Handley – PA Communications June Osborne Chuck Philyaw Katy Philyaw Arli Robinson Brianna Ruff Priya Singh Alexander Thomas Sarah White Caroline Wohl Celia Zimmerman
GALA FLIGHT CREW Fundraising and Auction Katherine Foster Pam Cook Elizabeth Gildred Karla Onstott Raquel Chaitas Eilene Zimmerman Linda Braun-Leibowitz Erik Keskinen Jen Janes Jen Ranglas Christie Golemb Kristin Zeko Kerri Gutekunst Marilyn Tobin Vanessa Yufe
Sponsorship Auction Operations Dining and Live Auction Editor Sports, Kids, Wellness and Dining Beauty, Wellness and Dining Parkermania Parkermania Opportunity Drawing LS Wine Parties LS Wine Parties US Wine Parties Class Creations Class Creations Greater Giving Guru LS Movie Night
Thanks Gala Flight Crew! You went above and beyond! With gratitude and appreciation, Gayle and Randie
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Thank you also to the Parker staff members who assisted us . . . Sarah Latimer Shara Freeman
Jayne Atkinson Judy Conner Julia Cuadra Lori Foote Bob Gillingham Marsha Gygax Hue Lam Mike Rinehart Linda Ruggles Grace Sevilla Margo Sharpe Allison Walsh
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School Liaison, Gala Production and Sponsorships Gala Production and Sponsorships
Database Management Alumna Speaker Treasurer Support Communications, In-Flight Magazine and Signage LS Movie Night Class Creations / Auction Item Collection Technology Contracts Class Creations / Auction Item Collection Communications Class Creations Class Creations
SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY THE LODGE AT TORREY PINES PRIVATE DINNER with OVERNIGHT STAY FOR TEN FRIENDS Your party of 10 will delight in a gourmet dinner in the private dining room at A.R. Valentien, the award-winning signature restaurant at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. The epicurean experience features multiple course gourmet meal with wine pairings selected by the Lodge’s noted sommelier.
DONOR:
Robert Gleason, Parker Parent/ The Lodge at Torrey Pines
VALUE:
$ 4,500
LIVE AUCTION
Five hotel rooms and valet parking are included so that you and your guests can make plans to visit the golf course or the spa the next day. An unforgettable experience awaits you at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, recognized by Sunset Magazine as its “Best of the West” hotel.
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SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY SPRING BREAK 2016 IN PARK CITY
LIVE AUCTION
Enjoy skiing, boarding, dining and shopping in Utah’s premier mountain resort! Make yourself at home for any 5 day/4 night period during Parker’s 2016 Spring Break April 9-17 in a beautifully appointed 4,000 square foot condominium boasting outstanding craftsmanship throughout such as vaulted ceilings, a luxurious gourmet kitchen. This unit features four bedrooms (including dual master suites) and six bathrooms, and sleeps up to 10 people comfortably. After your day on the slopes, unwind in the game room or eight-person spa, and warm yourself in front of one of three stone fireplaces. A state-of-the-art audio/video system awaits you, as does a BBQ deck for steaks and burgers on the grill. You can please the entire family in Park City! RESTRICTIONS: Available during Francis Parker Spring Break 2016 $200 cleaning fee not included. See website: www.thelastsunatthecove.com DONOR:
Greg and Cindy Velasquez, Parker Parents
VALUE:
$ 4,000
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SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY CHARGERS GOLD CLUB SEASON TICKETS Hey football fans, here’s the ultimate game day experience! You’ll receive two Gold Club level seats on the fifty-yard line for the 2015 regular season! Your seats in Section 36, Row 12, include all-access to Club-Level lounges and amenities like in-seat food and beverage service.
DONOR:
Marco and Kim Alessio, Parker Parents
VALUE:
$ 5,300
LIVE AUCTION
Awesome seats like these are nearly impossible to findthis opportunity will have you singing, “San Diego Super Chargers,” in no time! Go Bolts!
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SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY LINDA VISTA CAMPUS RESERVED PREMIUM PARKING SPOT
LIVE AUCTION
Relieve the stress of your morning commute by securing a reserved, convenient spot on the Linda Vista campus for your young driver or favorite parent volunteer. This benefit is good for the entire 2015-16 academic year. Upper School parents take note: Parker sophomores, who do not ordinarily have on-campus parking privileges may park on campus with the purchase of this Linda Vista Campus parking spot. Enjoy guaranteed parking for all those great (and often crowded) Parker events! RESTRICTIONS: Parking spot location will be assigned by the School for the 2015-16 academic year. DONOR:
Francis Parker School
VALUE:
Priceless
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SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY FUND-A-FELLOWSHIP We all understand the power of a Parker education and much of it can be credited to the outstanding quality and dedication of our faculty. For the past five years, Parker has been able to allocate resources in excess of $750,000 exclusively for faculty professional development. More than 75% of the faculty access these funds annually.
LIVE AUCTION
Professional development funds foster innovative programs, support training for new academic initiatives, provide tuition assistance for advanced degrees and encourage life-long learning. The availability of professional development funds helps Parker attract and retain top faculty members. Please raise your paddle and join the Parents Association in supporting our precious resources—our beloved teachers!
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SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY LUXURY DINNER CRUISE FOR EIGHT PEOPLE
LIVE AUCTION
Welcome aboard the Endurance! Set sail on this 60-foot luxury motor yacht for an unforgettable three-hour dinner cruise on San Diego Bay. Experience the sparkling city skyline from a whole new perspective as you savor hors d’oeuvres and sip cocktails from an open bar. Then, delight in a fabulous sit-down dinner prepared for you by Parker parent and chef, Robin Moss. Parker parents, Sandy and Kathy Purdon, owners of Endurance, will see to your every need to ensure your wonderful voyage as you cruise from Point Loma to Coronado. Your spectacular evening afloat begins as you leave the dock at the San Diego Yacht Club (slip number H-20) at 5:00 pm, and return to port at 9:30 pm. RESTRICTIONS: Expires December 31, 2015. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Maximum of 8 people, and no children under 13 years of age allowed. No alcohol for anyone under the age of 21. Please remember to bring a light jacket and wear boating appropriate shoes. DONORS: Sandy and Kathy Purdon, Parker Parents and Robin Moss, Parker Parent VALUE:
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$3,500
SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY RARE HOLIDAY VACATION in WHISTLER, B.C. Experience the beauty of Whistler, British Columbia with a 7-night stay in a 3,000 square foot, luxury ski-in/ski-out home with breathtaking views of the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Stop dreaming and start planning your very own winter escape, as this home is available Christmas week, New Year’s week or other dates to be mutually agreed upon.
LIVE AUCTION
The exclusive property is a short walk from the village of Whistler, but you may never want to leave this home. It features a gourmet kitchen, fireplace, hot tub, state-of-theart audio/video system and a theater room with big screen/ projector. Comfortably accommodates 15 in four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Sleeping quarters include the master suite with a king size bed and two twin trundles; second bedroom with a king bed; two doubles and a Murphy twin in the third bedroom; and a fourth bedroom with two bunks and a Murphy queen. Donor has generously included housekeeping services three times during your stay, AND transfers to and from the Vancouver airport. RESTRICTIONS: As this is a private residence, this item is exclusively offered to Parker families and their guests. Dates to be confirmed directly with owners based on availability. Valid through May 2016. DONOR:Â
Jamie and Kalpana Rhodes, Parker Parents
VALUE:
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SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY FISHAWK FULL DAY PRIVATE FISHING EXCURSION Are you ready for a fishing adventure? FISHAWK is a 58’ Viking Sportfisher ready for serious deep sea fishing or a fun family fishing outing- choose which trip suits you best. A group of friends, a trip including the kids or an outing during a Cabo vacation. Trips are all inclusive providing for boat, fuel, bait, crew, food, etc.
LIVE AUCTION
TRIP OPTIONS: Option 1: ONE DAY OFFSHORE FISHING – SAN DIEGO: Anticipating a great fishing season again this year, the trip will be a full day trip off of the San Diego coast fishing for whatever is biting at the time. Expected targeted species will be tuna, yellowtail, dorado or marlin. This trip would be a nighttime leave to be on fishing grounds at sunup and full days fishing. Date would be mutually agreed upon between July-late September 2015. Anticipate 4 +/- anglers. Option 2: KELP BED FISHING FOR FAMILY: Local fishing trip for a day to the local kelp beds. This is great for the kids and/family. Included is everything other than licenses. Trip would be sun up leave and returning mid-afternoon. Anticipate up to 6 anglers. June thru September. Option 3: CABO SAN LUCAS: Boat will be located in Cabo San Lucas, MEX November 2015 thru May 2016. Included is a full day of fishing off Cabo targeting marlin, dorado, wahoo and tuna. All inclusive for boat including bait, crew, food, etc. Date would be prearranged. Excluded would be Mexican Permits and all travel, etc. for Cabo trip. RESTRICTIONS: Excluded are fishing licenses, MEX visas and MEX fishing licenses, if required. All dates will be mutually agreed upon available dates for the boat and skipper Mike Shaw.
DONOR: Mike, Julie and Olivia Shaw ’20, Parker Family VALUE:
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$ 4,000
SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY RANCHO LA PUERTA SPA – ONE WEEK STAY Savor a one-week stay for 2 people at the famed Rancho La Puerta Fitness Resort and Spa, voted “World’s Best Destination Spa” by readers of Travel & Leisure magazine. Established in 1940, the world’s first fitness resort rests in the embrace of sacred Mt. Kuchumaa’s foothills just 45 miles southeast of San Diego.
LIVE AUCTION
Enjoy over 3,000 private acres of rolling terrain affording panoramic sights and challenging trails for nature lovers and adventurous hikers. The fitness program features more than 50 different classes per week, including yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates. The spa’s talented culinary staff provides farm-to-table gourmet meals using the kitchen’s on-site farm. Spa services offered include massages, facials, herbal wraps, and body treatments. Evening programs feature authors, adventurers and other renowned speakers. Package includes accommodations for two in a Villa Studio Double Room; food and beverages; daily fitness classes; evening programs and scheduled transportation to and from San Diego Airport. RESTRICTIONS: Stay during months of July through December, subject to availability. Cooking classes, spa treatments and personal training sessions are not included but may be arranged at guest’s expense. Expires May 2016.
DONOR:
Deborah Szekely, Parker Grandparent/ Rancho La Puerta
VALUE:
$ 7,500
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SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY GET COOKING WITH SUPANNEE HOUSE OF THAI!
LIVE AUCTION
12 friends will enjoy an amazing Thai cooking and dining experience in the comfort of your own home with Supannee House, owner of highly rated farm-to-table Supannee House of Thai restaurant in Point Loma. First, Thai one on by creating her signature “Supanito” (Supannee’s version of a mojito), then get cooking with fresh summer rolls with shrimp, homemade peanut sauce, marinated flank steak, spicy roasted chili sauce, Thai sushi, and finally, celebrate dessert with artistically designed sweet sticky rice with mango. You will have a deliciously fun time and be skilled in crafting your own Thai menu or know exactly who to call for dine in, take out or catering. RESTRICTIONS: Date to be agreed upon with Supannee; valid through April 2016. DONOR:
Supannee House, Parker Parent
VALUE:
$1,200
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SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT VACATION IN CABO SAN LUCAS
This subtropical desert paradise overlooks the serene, azure waters of the Sea of Cortez, yet is only 25 minutes from the bustling town of Cabo San Lucas. For the ocean minded, activities range from sailing to deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, and swimming with dolphins to epic surfing. On land, enjoy world-class golf, city tours, spa treatments, shopping and dining, and even camel riding. Raise your salt-rimmed margarita glass and say, “Olé!” RESTRICTIONS: Available for one week in the month of July 2015 or an alternate date, if available, by coordinating with owner. DONOR:
The Whalen Family, Parker Family
VALUE:
$ 22,000
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LIVE AUCTION
Enjoy a summer week at this stunning oceanfront estate, located directly on the beach in the prestigious seaside community of Caleta Palmilla. The home features 4 expansive suites all which have breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez. The lower level suites have private entries and are separated by one of two large infinity-edge pools. The home also features a gourmet kitchen with a dining area seating 8-10 people. The expansive terraces surround an infinity edge pool with a full bar and BBQ to provide an incredible indoor/ outdoor experience.
SOARING INTO THE SECOND CENTURY FUND-A-SCHOLARSHIP
LIVE AUCTION
Did you know that approximately 20% of Parker students receive financial assistance? If you have raised your paddle in the past five years, you have helped fund more than $16,000,000 in financial assistance to our wonderful community members. Need based awards range from $500 to over $28,000 per year. 100% of financial assistance recipients graduating from Parker proudly matriculate to four-year colleges and universities. Parker also guarantees that recipients are able to participate in one global trip in Middle School and one in Upper School as well. Over $4.5 million in financial assistance was awarded for the upcoming 2015-2016 academic year because of your support and demonstrates that providing financial assistance to deserving students is one of Parker’s primary priorities. Isn’t it time to raise your bid number? Please join us in making a difference in the life of a future leader!
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WINE PARTY HOSTS We are grateful to these Parker families who graciously hosted fabulous wine parties in support of this year’s Gala:
Michele and Jules Arthur
Bonnie MacVaugh
Alisa and Dave Barba
Jackie and Charlie Mann
Adriana and Bradley Bartos
Pascale and Enrico Marcelli
Elizabeth and Steve Bluhm
Kanani and John Masterson
Gay and Steve Bonilla
Jen and Tom Ranglas
Kim and James Burnett
Heidi Rauscher-Troutman and Keith Troutman
Raquel and Sebastian Chaitas Ana and Tom Chapman Keitha Giannella Christie Golemb Sarah and Chris Herr Supannee and Alec House Jen and Tom Janes
Kalpana and Jamie Rhodes Mirna Rivera and Paul Pistey Peter Salvati and Robin Hensley Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade Liz and Jeffrey Zborowski
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WINE PARTY DONORS We Appreciate Your Support!
Joe and Rita Allen
Katie and Gil Brady
Maxwell and Melanie Anastopulos
Dove Braunstein and Blake Kirby
Jimmy and Jennifer Anklesaria
Douglas and Joy Brewster
Tom and Cathy Asmann
Stuart Britton and Denise Fujimoto-Britton
Mazda Antia and Shahnaz Mehdiabadi
Perla Brownlie
Howard Appel and Loreen Collins
Michael and Lauren Buscemi
Mark and Debra Arbogast
Connie Cain-Strate and Robert Strate
Gemini and Yogesh Babla John and Greti Baez Tom and CoCo Bancroft David and Kathy Barrett Shannon Bartlett Bradley and Adriana Bartos Liliana Batelman Hans and Heidi Baumgartner Will Beamer ’89 and Jennifer Beamer Sebastian and Raquel Chaitas Shelley and Joseph Benoit Bill and Pam Bickel Scott and Shawna Biel Aaron and Anne Birkbeck Peter Black and Haleh Partow John and Margaret Blair Robert and Annika Bohl Damon and Jenn Brady 30
Debra and Bob Butler
Maria Camacho and Rodrigo Ramos Tom and Karen Capp Carol Ceriani and Michael Wais Ned and Anne Chambers Weijen Chang and Laurie Housman James and Denisia Chatfield Dominic and Kristen Chenelia Rigoberto Cervantes and Gloria Mayora Ken Chalmers David and Mariam Chidlaw Dennis and Judy Childs Andrew and Catherine Clark Richard Clark Therese Clark Thomas and Leslie Coll
WINE PARTY DONORS We Appreciate Your Support!
Steven Considine ’71 and Gina Considine
Dwight Fromm and Michele Drake
Colin and Pam Cook
Tom and Paulette Gallanis
Jon and Dawna Corn
David and Julie Gamboa
Bruce and Julia Cornuelle
Dana Ger
Liz and Michael Copley
Partho Ghosh and Stephanie Mel
Courtney Coyle and Steven McDonald
Keitha Giannella
Steven Davis and Susan Millard-Davis
Summer Girgis
James and Tracey DeBello
David and Linda Golden
Zarrindokht Dehghani Tara and Gregory Del Gaizo Don and Kevin Deliz Carola and Stephen Derkash Stacie and Michael Devitt Ned and Kelly DeWitt Thomas and Karen Driscoll Belle Keith Drouin ’89 and Brent Drouin Phil and Cindy Dykstra Richard and Jessica Effress Cheryl and Mark Ellis Suzanne ’83 and Derek Emge
Frank and Andrea Goicoechea Francisco Gomez and Catalina Amuedo-Dorantes Tor Gronborg and Michelle Look Paulo Guillinta and Dacely Garcia Brent and Kerri Gutekunst Carey Fox and David Hall Samantha Hardy Mark and Jennifer Hass Jennifer and Lin Hayman Kristin and Matthew Heidt Peter and Dabney Heifetz
Eric and Sabrina Enniss
Chris and Sarah Herr
Bryan Farres and Denise Lapaglia
Doug and Gail Hutcheson Jonathan and Jennifer Irwin
Shara E. Freeman
William Jones and Cheryl Sueing-Jones
Glen and Cornelia Feye
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WINE PARTY DONORS We Appreciate Your Support!
Colebrooke Jordan and Karla Villarreal
Noelle Khoury Ludwig ’91 and Timothy Ludwig
Jim and Erin Kaese
Jesse and Whitney Lowe
Charlene Kakimoto and Mark Cafferty
Ted and Jean Mahoney
Shannon Kelly ‘88
Robert Manning and Ditas Mauricio
Shirley Kelly
Enrico and Pascale Marcelli
Erik and Bob Keskinen
Patsy and David Marino
Majid and Sheri Kharrati
Gregory and Julianne Markow
Jane and Charles Kim
Paul Martin
Janet and Nick Kim
Michael and Elizabeth Mason
Sara and Ian Knox
Susan and Brian Matthews
Kathleen Kramer
Michael and Kelly McAdam
Elese Lake and Antony Murigu
Tammy and Michael McCarron
Sarah and David Latimer
Lori and Robert McCool
Mark and Christi Laumakis
Andrew McCulloch and Deidre MacKenna
Patricia Leckman Christopher and Cheryl Lee Kevin and Fernanda Lee Leslie Lemberg Susan Lester and Petra Mertens James Levinson Philip Linssen and Patty Ungar-Linssen Michael Lipman and Jennifer Curran
Robert and Szilvia McKinney AE Miller and Tammy Manse Tiffany and Mark Mittal Chuck and Christi Miyahira Ann and Rodney Moll Kelly and Michael Moore Alexander and Madeleine Nawrocki Nader and Ghazaleh Nazari
Kurt and Sarah Livermore
Michael Nicita and Susan Shane
Christopher Loughridge
William and Simran Noon Carl and Gayle Nuffer
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WINE PARTY DONORS We Appreciate Your Support!
Mike and Julie O’Brien Erika Bower Otto ’85 and Steven Otto
Beyka Salman-Murray ’89 and Steve Murray Steven and Cathy Salmons
Frank Partnoy and Laura Adams
Michael and Allison Santos
John and Erin Pasha
David and Killu Sanborn
Bruce Peeling and Megan Bryan
Laura Schoenberg and Fred Plevin
J.P. Pierce and Dania Lindenberg
David and Cleopatra Settles
Paul Pietranico and Barrie Welsh-Pietranico
Pratik Shah
Kenneth and Cathleen Polk
Danica and Doug Sheres
Zein and Shahrzad Prater Kathy and Sandy Purdon Ingrid Qirko and Steven Hubachek Ricardo Rabines and Taal Safdie Todd Rademaker and Ying Wang
Michael and Julie Shaw Donna Sheridan Tracy Skaddan Elizabeth Skane Jeffrey and Kate Smith Rebecca Smith ’80 Vick and Lea Soffer
Harry and Mojgan Rady
Dawn Stahl
Rodrigo Ramos and Maria Camacho
Sarah Stanton
Michael and Anne Rauch
Pamela and Todd Struyk
Shira Robbins and Peter Durdaller
Wayne Sun and Edward St. Michael
Peter and Arli Robinson
Aaron and Jennifer Tankersley
Mic Rothman
Mary and Lawrence Taylor
Michael and Elisa ’86 Rott
Ted Tchang ‘81 and Alice Mo
Lloyd Russell ’85 and Ame Parsley
Matt and Christie Thoene
Hal and Rhonda Ryan
Paul and Tonnia Tran
Ruo and Darryl Steensma
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WINE PARTY DONORS We Appreciate Your Support!
Kent and Christine Trimble David Urso and Denise Montgomery Kathy Gooding Valverde ’84 and Alfredo Valverde Claire and Frans van der Lee Lee and Michelle Vann Allison and George Vano Juan and Adrienne Vargas Greg and Cynthia Velasquez Quoc Vo and Danice VonFeldt Ellen Waldman Ken Watson and Irene LaCota Margaret and Michael Weimar Daniel White and Cynthia Schaeffer Margarita Wilder Patricia and Scott Williams Dean and Deborah Wilson Kevin and Amy Winn Kirsten Woerner Caroline Rentto Wohl ’86 and Emil Wohl Kevin and Shawna Yaley Peter Yanofsky and Diane Boudreau-Yanofsky Kenneth and Vanessa Yufe Elizabeth and Jeffrey Zborowski Jonathan and Kristin Zeko 34
THANK YOU!
HOST-A-TEACHER DONORS We Appreciate Your Support! Howard Appel and Loreen Collins Randall and Michael Clark Jonathan and Erin Dunn David and Julie Gamboa Summer Girgis Tor Gronborg and Michelle Look Tori and Aaron Haberman Joshua and Julia Haims Carey Fox and David Hall Bronywn and Mark Jarvis Sarah and David Latimer Patricia Leckman James and Leslie Levinson Robert Manning and Ditas Mauricio Elizabeth and Michael Mason Carl and Gayle Nuffer Harry and Mojgan Rady Sheridan Reed Killu and David Sanborn Kate and Jeff Smith Warren and Meghan Spieker Brian and Dianne Wamsley
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AUCTION DONORS We Appreciate Your Support!
Tracy Abella
Jim and Erin Kaese
Kevin Yaley
Marco and Kim Alessio
Jim Kallett
Vianney Yamada
William and Valerie Anders
Mark and Marie Kastner
Businesses
Tom and CoCo Bancroft
Jim Kidrick
A-Academics
Paul Barsky
Garik Linnastruth
Angel Lopez Tennis Academy
Dove Braunstein
Bob Manning
Aromally
Liz Bui and Jeff Martin
Judy McFarlane
Ascot Shop
Brette Campos
Maureen McFarlane
Au Pair in America
Laura Capolino
Chris McGrath
Tom and Karen Capp
Diane J. Milberg
Balboa Park Cultural Partnership
Sebastian and Raquel Chaitas
Laurence and Vera Miller
Christi Cole
John Morrison
Perrin Weston Coman
Joline Nelson
Barnes Tennis Center San Diego
Mike Costa
Carol Obermeier
The Bar Method San Diego
Dr. Paul Dean
Mary Ong Dean
Barre 59
James B. and Tracy DeBello
Larry and Karla Onstott
Terri Devine
Sandy and Kathy Purdon
Bikram’s Yoga College of India, San Diego
Jennifer Dorsey
Tom and Jen Ranglas
Bootlegger Gastropub
Jill Ann Duehr
Jamie and Kalpana Rhodes
Bravo School of Art
Aura Fechter
Peter and Arlene Robinson
Brooklyn Girl Eatery
Francis Parker 8th Grade Team
Michael and Elisa Rott
Cafe Coyote
Scott Sanders
California Ballet School
Robert and Elisa Scanlan
Carlsbad Art Farm
Bob and Sheryl Scarano
Chateau Le Bel Age Boutique
Michael and Julie Shaw
Chism Brothers Painting
Angie Singh
Christiane A Holmquist Landscape Design
Francis Parker 7th Grade Team Michelle Gan Tom Gildred Bob Gillingham Robert H. Gleason Brian and Amy Gonzalez Hamdi and Reyhan Gumustekin
Steve and Connie Sourapas R. Dawn Stahl Wayne Sun Greg and Cindy Velasquez
Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits
Circle of Living Accupuncture Coast Flight Training Crate and Barrel
Shawn Heffernan
Marie Vickers
Crest Beverage
Martina A. Hesser
The Whalen Family
DBG Plastic Surgery
Supannee House
Harvey and Sheryl White
Dean Hall, Fashion Stylist
Phil Hunt
Julianna Wida
Dolce Pane e Vino
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AUCTION DONORS We Appreciate Your Support!
Donovan’s
Massaging SD County
Scripps Healthcare
Excel Optometry
Mesa Rim Climbing Center
Siam Royal Thai Massage
Feng Shui Modern
Micro Kickboard
Slater’s 50/50
Florent Restaurant and Lounge
Mission Hills Fabricare
Solid Rock Gym
Mission Hills Wine Cellar
SpiritKids Sports
Mr. Benjamin’s Cotillion
Studio Barre Mission Hills
The New Children’s Museum
Supannee House of Thai
Nightingale Music
Surf Air
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Sushi Freak
The Old Globe
Swagg Salon
Old Venice Restaurant
TENFOLD Style
Oopsy Daisy
Tiffany Mock Associates
Orangetheory Fitness Point Loma
Tone
Francis Parker School The Front Porch Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic Grotto Climbing and Yoga Guided Discoveries Happy Hour Time Pieces Hotel Shattuck Plaza The Hot Spot Hyphenet If I Was A Bird Yoga
Padres
Infinite Fitness
Pali Adventures & Pali Institute
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Parker DADS Club
James B. Munce, DDS
Patagonia
Julie M. Licari Photography
The Patio
Kathleen Lynagh Fine Jewelry
Paul Mitchell the School San Diego
Kearny Mesa Bowl
Treo3 Urban Jungle Fun Park Urbane Cafe Vince Kotchian Test Prep Warwick’s Waters Fine Catering Whiskey Girl White Orchid Salon and Spa
Poseidon Restaurant
The Wild Thyme Company
Rabbit Hole Sports Bar
Wines For Humanity
The KnotStop
Rancho La Puerta
With Love
La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic
Round Table Pizza
Wonderland Ocean Pub
La Jolla Playhouse
San Diego Air and Space Museum
Xtreme Fun
Kensington Veterinary Hospital
Lands’ End Lawrence Lotzof, DDS Lefty’s Chicago Pizzeria Little Artist Lodge at Torrey Pines Manabella Skincare
San Diego Chargers San Diego Gymnastics San Diego Rowing Club San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club School of Rock
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TRAVELING NON-STOP Connecting a Francis Parker family to the San Diego Air and Space Museum, and beyond. On a hazy day in March of 1931, a small crowd, clad in fur-trimmed wool coats and felt fedoras, huddled on a makeshift landing strip on the outskirts of Quito, Ecuador. In the middle of a grassy field in this capital city 16 miles south of the equator, roughly 100 individuals waited. Anticipating the novel thrum of a single engine, they tilted their faces toward the heavens. Then, against the whitened midday sky, the unfamiliar sight appeared. Gliding towards them, a polished metal flying machine sputtered and yawed before bumping to its landing on the rough cut earth. Block capitals emblazoned the underside of the starboard wing bearing the novel craft’s triumphant name: “ECUADOR.” Greeted by hero’s welcome, an exhilarated and grinning pilot, Theodore Gildred, accompanied by his co-pilot, Dean Farran, emerged and leapt from their metal home for the previous 4,500 miles. The eager crowd pressed in to marvel at the daring young Americans and their alien contraption while rifle-toting soldiers maintained order. What began as a mission inspired by Charles Lindbergh’s epic 1927 flight, concluded with the “Ecuador” remaining in Quito as a gift to people of the Latin American country. The aircraft served in establishing the isolated nation’s first regular airmail service. Exactly 50 years later, Gildred’s son, Theodore E. Gildred, recreated his father’s historic flight in collaboration with the San Diego Air and Space Museum. Emulating his father’s goodwill gesture, at the conclusion of the 1981 flight, the “Ecuador II” was donated to the people of Ecuador, which helped them establish their own aviation museum. The story, however, began six years prior to the original flight to Quito, when Ted and his older brother Philip L. Gildred, Sr., arrived in San Diego in 1925. They began constructing the Fox Building, home to what is now Copley Symphony Hall, and developed a deep affinity for San Diego. The brothers put down roots and during the 1940’s and 1950’s, they enrolled their children (Lynne, Stuart, Theodore E. Gildred, Helen, George and Philip L. Gildred, Jr.,) in Francis Parker School. 38
TRAVELING NON-STOP Connecting a Francis Parker family to the San Diego Air and Space Museum, and beyond. A generation later, Philip L. Gildred, Jr., served as President of the Parker Board of Trustees while, for more than two decades, his wife and Parker alumna, Lyn Stephens Gildred, made her career at Francis Parker School. (Lyn’s sister and fellow alumna, Anne Stephens Vafis, also retired recently after many years as the beloved Lower School art teacher.) In the 1960’s through 1990’s, the second generation of Gildreds became educated at Parker. Elizabeth, Tom, Anne, Julie, Lewis, Theodore E. Gildred, III, Jennifer, Torrey and Stephen, attended as well. Most of them received their diplomas from Parker, and some were “lifers.” Represented in the current class of 2015, Margaret MacVean, will be the third generation of Gildred offspring graduating from Parker. In 2015, entering the San Diego Air and Space Museum, one passes through the Theodore Gildred Rotunda. Represented in that room is 90 years of history that weaves a tapestry of two epic aviation journeys, one abundant alumni family, and Francis Parker School as a vital thread in the ongoing story.
- Elizabeth Gildred ’79, Parker Parent
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AUCTION BIDDING PROCEDURES ALL BIDS ARE BINDING - ALL SALES ARE FINAL
We encourage friendly, competitive bidding and we appreciate your discretion and sense of fair play. PAYMENT PROCEDURES AND CHECKOUT We accept credit cards, cash and checks. Items must be paid in full. Please pick-up your auction items at Check-Out by the end of the evening. Checkout will be open from 9:30pm until 11:00pm. LIVE AUCTION PROCEDURES 1.
Bid numbers are printed on 8X11 cards, located at your table.
2. To bid on Live Auction items, visibly wave your card with bidder number showing in response to the auctioneer. Continue to hold your number in view until the auctioneer says your bidder number. 3. If you are the highest bidder, the auctioneer will announce you as the winner. 4. An auction volunteer will record your name and number on a bid confirmation sheet. Fund-A-Scholarship and Fund-A-Fellowship bids may require a signature to verify the amount. The confirmation sheet will be delivered to Check-Out where it will be posted to your bill. CHECK-OUT AND ITEM PICKUP 1.
If you are the winning bidder of any items, proceed to CheckOut located near entrance/exit of Museum between 9:30pm and 11:00pm.
2. Receipts will be mailed to you within a month following the auction. Accuracy of Description - All auction item descriptions are based on information provided by the donor. We made every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information. However, buyer cannot hold Francis Parker School or its Parents Association responsible for the accuracy of the information or for the quality of services or merchandise delivered. All contractual and legal agreements concerning items auctioned are entirely between the buyer and the provider of the services or merchandise. Charitable Income Tax Deductions - Please consult with your tax advisor as to the deductibility of auction items. Value as stated in the auction program or on your receipt is supplied either by donor or by an appraiser. Each item is sold “as is� by Francis Parker School without any warranty (expressed or implied), and without representation by Francis Parker School as to the actual value of the item. 40
OUR GRATITUDE TO PAST GALA CHAIRS 1983
Carol Jensen
1984
Sharon Carroll, Linda Copson, Mies Kent
1985
Roxi Link
1986
Nancie Geller, Sandra Vecchione
1987
Barbara Brauer, Penny McKittrick
1988
Eileen Pue, Phyllis Snyder
1989
Terry Sapp, Judy Rees
1990
Linda Duk, Mary Valdes
1991
Jude Yen, Loretta Foreman
1992
Linda Oakley
1993
Gaynor Pates
1994
Ellen Ehlers, Madeleine Pavel
1995
Cindy Cavignac, Libby Levine
1996
Barbara Gates, Nancy Hoy
1997
Debbie Mattson, Marcia Piper
1998
Mary-Kay Butler, Elizabeth McIntyre, Noreen Mulliken
1999
Linda DaPra, Linda Karanewsky
2000
Julia Ingram
2001
Madeleine Pavel, Laura Wile
2002
Liz Rose, Denise Vila
2003
Kathleen Rains, Barbara Ziering
2004
Julia Ingram, Shawn Trenfel
2005
Muffy Walker
2006
Muffy Walker
2007
Rita Waters
2008
Michele Arthur, Michelle Greer
2009
Sheryl Scarano
2010
Karen Driscoll
2011
Liz Copley
2012
Susan Davey
2013
Marilyn Tobin, Caroline Wohl ’86
2014
Kim Alessio, Keitha Giannella 41
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