School Administration Board of Directors Abbot Mark Cooper, OSB Rev. John Fortin, OSB Rev. Benet Philips, OSB Rev. Martin Mager, OSB Rev. Maurus Nemeth, OSB
Board of Trustees Eileen DiGiorgio, Chair Brian Axe, Trustee Catherine Boyle, Trustee Dave Brett, Trustee Mike Calbert, Trustee Jennie Chiu, Trustee Laura Cornish, Trustee Craig Dauchy, Trustee Mark Gainey, Trustee Cathy Gawne, Trustee Karen Gregory, Trustee Sally Harris, Trustee Eric Harrison, CLT Chair Sandy Herz, Boarding Representative Bob Larson, Trustee Bob Latta, Trustee Jonathan Licari, OSB Representative Susan Light, Trustee Bud McElroy, Alumni Representative Guy Nohra, Trustee Stanley Pierson, Trustee Stewart Putney, Trustee Ray Rothrock, Trustee Maureen Sansbury, Trustee Keith Van Sickle, Trustee Pamela Weiss, PPA Representative
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Head of School Council Tim Molak, Head of School Caitha Ambler, Middle School Head Ruth Benz, Coordinator New Faculty Development Josie Castaneda, Director of Finance and Operations Lauren Donovan, Director of Technology Matthew Lai, Dean of Students Siobhรกn Lawlor, Director of Development Rev. Martin Mager, Monastic Superior Brian Schlaak, Head of Upper School Mark Stogner, Head Physical Education Department Michelle Taffe, Dean of Residential Life Al Zappelli, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Development Committee Stewart Putney, Chair Brian Axe Jennie Chiu Suzanne Couch Laura Cornish Mark Gainey Siobhรกn Lawlor Tim Molak Ray Rothrock
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From the Head of School Dear Priory Community, Shout it from the mountaintops: 2014-2015 was a terrific year for fundraising at the Priory! I take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your support. Your contributions of time, talent and treasure exceeded our goals and expectations and our end-of-theyear Gala was the one of the highest grossing events in Priory history. It could not have happened without you, our loyal parents, alum parents, alumni and friends.
“We are a unique community of day and boarding students, monastic and lay staff living on campus serving a student body full of passion and the love of learning.”
There is not a faculty or staff member who has not said again and again how grateful and appreciative he or she is to work at the Priory. This dream of the Founding Benedictine Monks has flourished and prospered for fifty-eight years. The faculty and staff engage daily in creating learning opportunities for all our students so they “may serve a world in need of their gifts.” We are a unique community of day and boarding students, monastic and lay staff living on campus, serving a student body full of passion and the love of learning. Your dollars made things happen:
• A new Tinker Lab for Upper and Middle School students and a SportCourt for the Middle School.
• Professional development opportunities for faculty and staff that impact the classroom and learning.
• Personnel whose focus on student learning, diversity and sustainability make us a leader in the Bay Area.
• Financial aid to over 65 students so they can attain a Benedictine education.
We are very grateful for our Benedictine values that help shape thoughtful global citizens. Thank you for the part, large or small, you play in keeping our dream alive. Sincerely,
Tim Head of School
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ANNUAL REPORT 2014 – 2015
From the Chair, Board of Trustees Dear Friends of the Priory, On behalf of the Priory Board of Trustees, it is my honor and privilege to report on the 2014-2015 school year at the Priory. In my last year on the Priory Board of Trustees I am excited to report on another highly successful financial and academic year which also saw the realization of the beautiful new classroom building and revitalization of Benedictine Square. Once again, the project came in on budget and on time and delivered a classroom building and gathering area that exceeded our expectations – complete with a striking statue of Saint Benedict. With the completion of the classroom building project, a new fundraising challenge has begun to keep the construction going. We are hoping for construction to begin the summer of 2016 for the much needed, and much anticipated, STREAM (Science Technology Robotics Engineering Arts and Math) building. Please help us make this a reality.
Jami Nachtsheim receives the St. Benedict medal, the highest award bestowed by the Priory, for her exemplary service and visionary leadership of the Board of Trustees.
This year we focused on continuing the master plan buildout, adjusting the internal processes recognizing we are now a mature institution with debt, and evolving the longer term governance of the Priory, in conjunction with Saint Anselm. A special committee was launched to address the challenge of a faculty housing shortage in Silicon Valley. We explored where Priory sits on the Catholic/Benedictine spectrum and reaffirmed our comfort in our deep Benedictine and Catholic roots where “all are welcome.” And, we agreed on updated roles and responsibilities with St. Anselm which includes succession planning and management in a world of fewer monks. With your continued support, the Priory continues to have a very bright future as a premier, independent college prep school in the Benedictine tradition, where students AND families are known and loved. Always We Begin Again,
Jami Nachtsheim Chair, Priory Board of Trustees
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Woodside Priory School Numbers 2014 – 2015 Annual Giving Annual Fund Unrestricted Operating Support
$1,286,907
Financial Aid
$174,857
Restricted Operating Support
$8,020
Total
$1,469,784
Event Proceeds Golf Classic
$41,316
Gala
$566,412
Total
$607,728
Endowment and Special Gifts Endowment
$126,973
Restricted Gifts
$116,436
Special Gifts
$127,076
Total
$370,485
Total Gift Support
$ 2,447,997
Figures in this report are presented in fundraising categories rather than in financial categories. The Development Office and the Business Office reconcile monthly.
Operating Actual 2014-2015 Expenditures
66%
Education and Student Services
Income
19% Operating Expenses
83%
11%
Tuition and Fees
Annual Giving
5%
Residential and Rental Fee Income
15%
1%
Physical Plant Expenses
$17.9M Actual Total Expenditures
Investment Income
$18.8M Actual Total Income
Hood and Strong, LLP., Auditors – Fiscal Year is from July 1,2014 to June 30, 2015. 4
ANNUAL REPORT 2014 – 2015
Annual Fund
Priory Annual Fund is a line item in our operating budget, bridging the gap between the cost of a Priory education and tuition revenue. The results of this community-wide, yearly campaign benefits every student every day. We consider the robust response by our parent community an endorsement of the quality of our instructional program. We are proud of Priory’s culture of philanthropy and grateful to the entire community for demonstrating it so generously this year.
Annual Fund Recognition Levels Founders Club Platinum Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . Gold Circle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silver Circle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze Circle. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 or more $25,000 – 49,999 $15,000 – 24,999 $10,000 – 14,999
Benedictine Associates. . . . . . . Headmaster’s Club. . . . . . . . . . Priory Patrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . Priory Sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . . Priory Benefactors . . . . . . . . . . Priory Boosters. . . . . . . . . . . . .
$5,000 – 9,999 $2,500 – 4,999 $1,000 – 2,499 $500 – 999 $250 – 499 Up to $250
Our community is small by design, providing the opportunity for every student to feel uniquely known and loved. Our giving community is small too. Every gift is important. Every gift is significant. Along with achieving our financial goal each year we also strive for participation by all constituencies of the school. 100% of our Faculty, Staff, Trustees, the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020 made a gift to the 14-15 Annual Fund. We thank those parents whose dedicated volunteerism allowed us to achieve our goal. Working quietly behind the scenes to help us build community in support of every student through the Annual Fund.
Founders Club Ambassadors Catherine Boyle Jennie Chiu Gretchen DeStefano Michelle Galloway Eric and Anne Harrison Paula Hughes
Annual Fund Class Chairs Class of 2015 Rebecca Hickman and Trixie Putnam Class of 2016 Lisa Royals and Maria Johnson Class of 2017 Kari Rust and Sally Ann Reiss Class of 2018 Laura Cornish, F. Kaleo Serughetti-Waxman and Stewart Putney Class of 2020 Brian Axe and M.J. Castelo Class of 2021 Judy Zafran and Martha Deevy WOODSIDE PRIORY SCHOOL
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Annual Fund Founders Club Members 2014-2015 Platinum Circle – $50,000.00 + Jerome and Catherine Debs Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Jewish Community Federation Endowment Fund Randall and Donna Kruep Robert and Jeanette Latta Chris Schaepe and Jennie Chiu Schwab Charitable Fund Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Gold Circle – $25,000.00 + Jerome Simon and Hilary Bates Richard and Catherine Boyle Michael and Barbara Calbert Stefan and Wendy Dyckerhoff Brett and Michelle Galloway Eric and Anne Harrison
John and Meredith Pasquesi Mark Peek Alexander ‘78 and Leslie Schilling Edward and Sally Screven Andrew Verhalen and Janet Brownstone
Silver Circle – $15,000.00 + Anonymous 2 Bruce and Davina Isackson Stewart and Carolyn Putney Neil and Beckie Robertson Greg and Lisa Stanger
A. John and Debbie Thibault Geoffrey Tickner and Meagan Wilson United Way of Silicon Valley Verhalen Family Foundation
Scott and Pamela Weiss The Wilson Family Foundation Patricia Wilson
Bronze Circle – $10,000.00 + Anonymous Daniel and Mary Atler Brian and Cindy Axe Bryan and Laurie Barber Harris and Megan Barton Roger and Lynne Ann Biscay David Brett and Lisa Casentini Michael and Mary Carusi Salvador Casente and Alison Spong M.J. and Evan Castelo Jai and In Chang Hugh and Laura Cornish Brian and Iris Croll John Dawson and Jennifer Savage Martha Deevy
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Paul and Gretchen DeStefano Robert and Elisha Finney Peter and Kathryn Fitzgerald Lisa Gainey Mark Gainey James Gosling and Judith Borcz Patrick and Elizabeth Heron Steven Hoffmann and Patricia Lee-Hoffmann Gregory and Paula Hughes Kevin ‘88 and Erin Kasenchak Kristopher ‘91 and Liza Kasenchak Michael and Annalisa King Paul and Andrea Koontz Steven and Alison Krausz Jonathan Leblang and Leslie Kilgore
Richard and Amy Magnuson Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Global Impact Funding Trust, Inc Tom and Kristi Patterson Stanley and Megan Pierson Hank and Lisa Plain James and Maureen Sansbury Nellis Smith Rod Strickland and Stephanie Weiss Shane and Mona Tedjarati Bill and Julia Veghte Kurt and Beth von Emster Xuehua and Lan Wang Alan and Judy Zafran
ANNUAL REPORT 2014 – 2015
Annual Fund Benedictine Associates $5,000.00 +
Headmaster’s Club $2,500.00 +
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Anonymous 2 Peter Bannon and Maura Considine David Baumgarten and Hali Weiss Tom and Linda Buiocchi Wayne and Sharon Cantwell Michael and Cecile Chang Rowland Cheng and Shelli Ching eScrip Frederick and Jean Giarrusso David and Karen Gregory Sally Harris and Valerie Quarmby Martin and Maria Johnson Jerry and Michelle Kaplan Vinod and Saila Kariat William and Megyn Lansing Bob and Diann Lawson Roger and Kim Lazarus Bruce Leak and Sandra Fairon Chi Sing Lee and Wan Man Wong Charles and Susan Leiter Robert Li and Rachel Gong Hankyu Lim Joshua and Mary Lipp Simon ‘63 and Ludmila Lorne John Ma and Annette Lee-Ma Jean McLaughlin David and Ann Miller Matthew and Nicole Miller Steve and Jennifer Nash
Apple Matching Gifts Program Gregory Bonfiglio and Patricia Murray Anurag and Donna Chandra Yun Chen and Yan Jian Charles Allen Stillman and Elizabeth Treynor Philip and Laura Covington Craig Dauchy and Sue Crawford William and Sonja Davidow Chris and Eileen DiGiorgio James and Anita Dover Eldan Eichbaum and Rosy Chattha John and Stephanie Flynn Thomas and Alexandria Gillis Simon and Nadja Goe Robert Gregg and Betty Van Wagenen Alice Hardin Laura Hawkins Peter and Sandy Herz Jeanette Ishibashi Wilfred and Judi Jaeger Thomas and Tracy Joyce Anthony and Sheryl Klein Luke and Laurie Kowalski Randall and Donna Kruep Robert and Corinne Larson Anthony and Diana Lye Charles and Marcee Maroney
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Tim Molak Margie Montgomery Stephen and Jami Nachtsheim Guy and Linda Nohra Chanmoon and Sunyoung Park Eric Patzer and Janet Briggs George and Liz Pavlov Peter Kasenchak Trust Howard Pollack and Hope Hudson Vivek and Nilima Ragavan Michael and Valerie Russell Kyle and Sarah Ryland Neil Solomon and Cathrin Barsch Robert and Mary Rose Theis George and Courtney Tidmarsh James and Jackie Tornes Varian Medical Systems John and Christine Walsh N. Parker Willis and Anne Senti-Willis
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Karoly and Eva Nikolich Kent Putnam and Beatrice Brugger Putnam Brett Queener and Lisandra Carlos Queener Damodar and Prameela Reddy Kurt and Kamilla Robson Ray and Meredith Rothrock Christopher and Katherine Rust David and Susie Schinski George Schisler and Laurie Shelton Dong-Hoon Shin and Mi Sook Lee Bryan and Jeanette Sinclair Philip and Najwa Tamer Dale Tonogai and Rhonda Stieber United Way of the Bay Area Robert Walker and Ella Shum White Family Charitable Foundation James and Patricia White Lixin and Yixia Xu Shugang Yan and Pinjia Huang Grant Yonehiro
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Number of core principles recently articulated by Priory’s Faculty Innovation Committee to lead our students into the 21st century. We call them the four Cs and an R: Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Resilience. Contemporary companions to the Benedictine values and keys to a flexible new mindset, they form the center around which we are reimagining our instructional design.
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Annual Fund Priory Patrons $1,000.00 + Anonymous 2 Tarek Abu Zayyad ‘87 Kenneth and Suzanne Akers Timo and Suzy Allison Elisabeth Arslaner Ken Arslaner William and Ruth Benz Nancy Bhagat Bianchini’s Market Nikolas Blevins and Ann Kearney John and Kristin Brew Corbet and Denise Cadwell Peter and Pamela Campagna James ‘72 and Maria Campbell Cantabile Youth Singers Ronald Chen ‘77 Richard and Bridget Cooley Craig and Linda Corey Mark and Janae Corley Thomas and Elizabeth Cullinan Kenneth and Michele Dauber Larry ‘62 and Beverly David Tom and Fran Dempsey Sani and Jill El Fishawy Stephen and Melanie Erasmus Bruce and Mary Beth Erickson Mehran Fotovatjah and Zahra Falsafi Terry and Sharon Fotré Bo Gao and Wenjun Qiao Charles Geoly Anthony and Beverly Guichard Andrew Gutow and Madeleine Blaurock
Bill and Sharon Habeck Wendy Haesemeyer Roland and Bente Haitz Daniel Halabe and Cheryl Chin Marc Herman and Mika Nishimura Daniel ‘83 and Katherine Heyler Paul and Rebecca Hickman Craig and Erica Hughes Intel Charitable Match Trust Account Eliott Jones and Kim Garlinghouse-Jones David Kastanis Jack and Ginny Kavanaugh Krauss Charitable Foundation, Inc. Melvyn and Irene Krauss Ilan Kroo Laurel Stem Fund Chun-Yao Lin and Yu-Lien Chou Xuede and Ping Liu David Maahs and Rui Hua Yan Benny and Amy Madsen Thomas Mawhinney and Kristi Mitchem Bruce McAuley and Susan Kritzik Walter ‘83 and Theresa McElroy William ‘82 and Marie McGlashan Dean and Susan Miller Don Morris Douglas Morss and Ching Wu Daniel ‘70 and Caryn Murphy Nicholas and Jacqueline Naclerio William and Shirley Oberman R. Hugo and Lee Ann Patterson Joseph and Victoria Perna Dale Pfau and Cathryn Gawne William and Margaret Phelps
Allyssa Rapp ‘05 Chasen Rapp ‘09 Rapp Children’s Trust FBO Roxy and Michelle Rapp Peter and Sally Ann Reiss Douglas Ross and Elizabeth Bellock Charles and Lisa Royals John Sadler and Laura Draxler Alexander and Dianne Schilling Edmond Schmulbach and Julia Fong Aizhong Sheng and Xiaoming Chen Susan Solat Richard and Mary Souter The Skoll Foundation Francesca Turbok Shijia Wang and Zhudong Zhao Wells Fargo Yichao Yuan and Hua Lu Shuo Zeng and Yijun He Junzhe Zhou
Priory Sponsors $500.00 + Mark Allen Mari Baker Jean Barbagelata Beck Ag, Inc. Eugene Becker and Vicki Vasilakos Becker Glen and Kim Bentley Joern-Eric ‘80 and Amy Brugger William Budge Royce Cablayan and Craig Kennedy
642 Number of times middle school students over the past school year have been “Caught Being Good.” When a student is observed by an adult on campus doing something good—helping out a friend on crutches, or cleaning up without being asked—he or she is presented with a special card and entered in a weekly drawing. It’s not about the prizes, says Middle School Head, Caitha Ambler, but about the connection with the student, who feels seen and appreciated. “The power of the cards,” she says, “is in the moment itself.”
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ANNUAL REPORT 2014 – 2015
Annual Fund Donald and Mary Jo Carroll Raymond and Cynthia Cheung John and Holly Dissmeyer James and Diane Donovan Paul Durdle and Dianne Reed Dominique and Diana Filloux Sudha and Sean Foote Franklin Templeton Investments Matching Gifts Program Raju and Illa Gandhi Yumin Gao Keith Hall and Laurence Poirier Gregory ‘67 and Kathryn Hampton Wayne and Jennifer Ho Honey Bear Trees Redwood City Hungarian Catholic Mission Matthew ‘87 and Marissa Janopaul John Bryan Family Fund Kaiser Permanente Community Giving Campaign Roger Lanser and Barbara Thurston Lanser Sergey Larin and Vera Ostroumova Philip and Karolina Lewer Stephen and Lisa Martinez Bryan ‘85 and Elizabeth Mason Robert and Katherine Maxfield
Thomas and Kathy McCabe John McGraw ‘80 Frazier Miller James and Jane Milliken Sung Min and Soyun Cho Cullen Mo ‘13 Carlos and Cecilia Montalvo Thomas and Diana Mudge Donn and Jennifer North Oracle Corporation Matching Gifts Program Eric Perret ‘00 Edward Reines and Joya Marsh-Reines Peter and Elizabeth Reinhardt Francine Roy Souheil and Regina Saliba Ronald and Lila Schmidt Marc Serughetti and F. Kaleo Serughetti-Waxman Najeeb and Mary Shihadeh William Shu and Ingrid Lai Silicon Valley Bank William and Sally Souders Kurt ‘85 and Birgit Stache Dan Sze and Cynthia Harris Charles and Christine Tan
J. Andy Thorson Peter and Charlotte Thunen Westrate Family Trust Stephen Westrate Jean Willis Neil Wise Neil and Ann Wolff Mark and Camille Yost
Priory Benefactors $250.00 + Mark Allen George and Bobbie Andreini Servando and Maria Barriga Stephen and Roberta Bernardez Justin Birnbaum and Rebecca Wedl Stephen and Poline Chiu Lawrence and Mary Cohn Jack and Gloria Corey Ernie and Marilyn Erickson Nathan Feldman ‘09 Gene and April Fey Thomas ‘63 and Valerie Flynn Kristi Gilbert
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Number of varsity and junior varsity sports offered at Priory, with three-quarters of all high school students participating. [It’s an impressive number for a school our size and reflects our commitment to Benedictine hospitality, the belief that all are welcome.] That inclusive community spirit doesn’t stop us from fighting and winning, however. Over the past several years, we’ve nabbed CCS championships in Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ and Boys’ Cross Country, and Girls’ Volleyball, not to mention the fact that our 8-man football team went undefeated for two and a half years! For a brief time, Priory had the longest football winning streak in California!
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Annual Fund Anne-Flore Goldsberry Edward Goodstein and Francesca Eastman Karen Gunn Fritz and Nancy Huntsinger Dennis and Kristina Israelski Mudit Jain and Radhika Menon James D. Milliken Survivor’s Trust Daniela Keil Gloria Kennett Aarif Khakoo and Shibani Pati Leo and Margaret Laporte Ted Lempert and Nicole Bergeron Maximillian Lui ‘97 Carole Mauss John and Nancy Newman Steve and Laura Oliphant Jag and Maria Claire Perez Cynthia Ridley Salesforce.com Foundation Betty Schink Peter Schink ‘82 Wayne and Freda Seltzer Robert and Cailean Sherman Allison Stastny Emerson ‘77 and Leslie Swan Synopsys Philanthropic Matching Programs Jim Szewczak and Pam Padilla Kenneth Tehaney ‘66 Horacio and Silvia Uribe Andrew ‘82 and Alice Valentine Robert and Ramsay Waterman Andrew and Joanne Weidhaas
David and Dianne Willoughby James Woolever Eugene and Nadine Wu
Panther Boosters Up to $249 Anonymous 7 Dina Abarca Peter and Sabrina Agoston Michael Alcheck ‘00 Thomas Alexander ‘99 Lauren Allen ‘10 AmazonSmile Foundation Marilou Ayao Douglas and Barbara Ayer Eric Bambury ‘94 Bridget Bevens Janie Bevens Walter and Irene Birnbaum Allan and Jean Bollhoffer Brigitte Bradford ‘04 Michelle Bradford ‘06 Sylvia Busch Caroline Caballero Christopher ‘79 and Carole Cain Timothy ‘78 and Margie Cain Sergio and Josefina Calderon Scott and Susan Carey Renato Castaneda ‘04 Regina Cheng Teresa Claassen
40 Years since Father Pius, in an attempt to staff a quickly growing Priory, traveled around the country “begging for monks.” Visiting monasteries as far away as Louisiana and Oregon, he was informed by one abbot he could have “two schools but no monks.” Finally in New Hampshire, he struck gold. One of the young monks he “borrowed” from St. Anselm back in 1975 was none other than our own Father Martin.
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Chester ‘96 and Natasza Congdon Jeffrey ‘62 and Kathleen Congdon Nathaniel Coombs ‘05 Craig Cordova and Paula Borden Robert and Suzanne Couch Charles and Cathryn Courtney David Cronwall Tamas and Eva Csoboth Patrick Daley and Dagmar Wedel Andrew and Sonja Daniel Justin and Caitlin ‘95 and Davis Margaret DeStaebler Mark and Carolyn Dobervich Andreas Dolezalek Richard Dolezalek ‘10
Peter Doyle ‘87 James ‘82 and Lisa Dugoni Lan Duncan Charles and Sandra Eldridge Neil Erasmus Devon Errington ‘11 Lindsay Farino Dinorah Figuereo-Prince Brian and Carol Fischer Edward Fischer ‘08 Stephen Flynn ‘68 Richard and Marg Foster Richard and Linda Frasch Barnett Fung ‘80 Gregory ‘69 and Gloria Furey Maria Garcia Chris Georgules Meaghan Gerhart ‘10 Philip Golden ‘76 Richard ‘66 and Sharon Golden Chris and Renee Goumas Giorgos Goumas ‘12 Maximos Goumas ‘14 Claire Grant Philip Gregory ‘72 Daniel Gumber ‘77 James Hamilton and Amy Bowers Patricia Hannum Donald and Roberta Harryman
ANNUAL REPORT 2014 – 2015
Annual Fund The Hass Family Fund Hartmut and Ingrid Hausknecht Michael Havern Tristan Herrera ‘10 Vivian Herrera Erin Irber Jelich Brothers Ed Jelich Teresa Johnson-Lai Kasumisou Gallery Michael and Wei Kelly Charly and Francis ‘98 Kevers James and Vicki Kirkland John Kirwin Gregory and Miyuki Koerner Karl and Colleen Kosling Edward Kovachy and Susan Light John Lanzone ‘62 and Annie Takeuchi Raymond Lau ‘96
James Lee ‘69 Victor ‘66 and Louann Leipzig Peter Ling Russell and Robin Love Molly Magnuson ‘06 Renato Maluli ‘82 Munish and Nidhi Manrao Jose Manriquez and Susana Cardenas Daisuke Masui Richard McCoy ‘64 and Marsha Wagner John and Nancy McCrady Molly McCrea Raymond and Anne McIntyre Greg ‘77 and Diane Mohr Joseph ‘76 and Lindsay Montero Erik ‘89 and Kate Muller David Neale Jim ‘86 and Susan Nell Dianne O’Donnell E. Whitney Olson ‘61 Poom Osatananda ‘85 Matthew ‘72 and Donna O’Sullivan Miklos Oyler ‘95
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Richard Paige Suphsky ‘86 and Gigi Pathmanand Joe and Helen Pavlov Paul Perret and Mary Ann Hurlimann Madeleine Pierson ‘12 David and Veda Putnam Alex Rapoport and Alla Sragets Soraya Saeed Marbella Salas Jorge and Maria Sanchez Alfred Sanguinetti Gordon Saul and Wendy Smith Frederick ‘78 and June Schlosser Garth ‘84 and Karen Schooler Ali and Madiha Shah Barry and Patricia Sharrow Adam Siler Maxim Sirenko ‘07 Benjamin and Christine Sloss Christopher ‘89 and Maria Snideman John ‘75 and Laurie Snyder Tess Somerville Nathaniel Spears Kenneth and Kathleen Stasun Andrew Stearns Martin ‘87 and Mariya Sullivan Edward Sun ‘87 Julianna Szekely Danny and Michelle Taffe Annie Takeuchi Paul and Sylvia Trudelle Target Stores
Francoise Thompson Laura Timpe ‘98 Paul ‘82 and Heather Titterton Hilary Toms ‘08 Jason Toy Paul and Nancy Valentine Maxim and Lubov Valetsky Tania Valetsky ‘05 Vincent Van Dillen ‘07 Keith and Valerie Van Sickle Keith and Kit Van Winkle Village Stationers Lucho and Sandra Vivanco James and Janis Walker Timothy and Clare Warner Brett and Tess Weber Nancy Wen John and Laura Whitman Eric Wilcox and Margaret McCormack Wilcox George Willman ‘85 Simon Wong ‘94 Douglas and Lisa Wood Patrick and Christine Yam Huijing Yan Crystal Yang Eric and Jean Young Ryan Young ‘12 Ruben Zambrano and Claudia Dimas Al and Peggy Zappelli Elizabeth Zaragoza Will and Lupe Zelaya
20 Years since the first group of girls graduated from Priory. That small cadre of brave female pioneers paved the way for a flood to follow. In the Class of 2015, more than half the graduates were girls.
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Annual Fund 6th Grade Parents Harris and Megan Barton Nancy Bhagat Royce Cablayan and Craig Kennedy Michael and Cecile Chang Regina Cheng Rowland Cheng and Shelli Ching Mark and Janae Corley Martha Deevy Stefan and Wendy Dyckerhoff Sani and Jill El Fishawy Mehran Fotovatjah and Zahra Falsafi Kristi Gilbert Anne-Flore Goldsberry Stefan Schuch and Rose Guerra Peter and Sandy Herz Craig and Erica Hughes Teresa Johnson-Lai Michael and Annalisa King Luke and Laurie Kowalski Jonathan Leblang and Leslie Kilgore Robert Li and Rachel Gong Joshua and Mary Lipp Steven and Joanna Marsheck Stephen and Lisa Martinez Jim ‘86 and Susan Nell John and Meredith Pasquesi Tom and Kristi Patterson David and Veda Putnam Edward and Sally Screven Marc Serughetti and F. Kaleo Serughetti-Waxman Neil Solomon and Cathrin Barsch Greg and Lisa Stanger
Rod Strickland and Stephanie Weiss A. John and Debbie Thibault George and Courtney Tidmarsh Bill and Julia Veghte John and Christine Walsh Grant Yonehiro Alan and Judy Zafran Will and Lupe Zelaya
Douglas and Kelly Sargent George Schisler and Laurie Shelton Bryan and Jeanette Sinclair Nellis Smith Richard and Mary Souter Philip and Najwa Tamer John and Christine Walsh W. Scott and Pamela Weiss John and Laura Whitman Douglas and Lisa Wood
7th Grade Parents Anonymous 1 Brian and Cindy Axe Jean Barbagelata Roger and Lynne Ann Biscay Nikolas Blevins and Ann Kearney Joern-Eric ‘80 and Amy Brugger M.J. and Evan Castelo Jai and In Chang Philip and Laura Covington Lisa Gainey Mark Gainey Gregory and Paula Hughes Dennis and Kristina Israelski Hankyu Lim Anthony and Diana Lye Thomas Mawhinney and Kristi Mitchem Donn and Jennifer North Chanmoon and Sunyoung Park Kurt and Kamilla Robson Christopher and Katherine Rust John Sadler and Laura Draxler Souheil and Regina Saliba Jorge and Maria Sanchez
8th Grade Parents Anonymous 1 Kenneth and Suzanne Akers Bryan and Laurie Barber Harris and Megan Barton Richard and Catherine Boyle Michael and Mary Carusi Salvador Casente and Alison Spong Anurag and Donna Chandra Raymond and Cynthia Cheung Charles Allen Stillman and Elizabeth Treynor David Cronwall Andrew and Sonja Daniel Kenneth and Michele Dauber John Dawson and Jennifer Savage Eldan Eichbaum and Rosy Chattha Peter and Kathryn Fitzgerald Brett and Michelle Galloway Charles Geoly Frederick and Jean Giarrusso Eric and Anne Harrison
7,500 Square footage of Priory’s Franklin Garden, made possible by a single generous donation from Ingrid Lai and William Shu and supported by the ongoing dedication of students, teachers, and parents. Our sustainable third-acre garden boasts fruit trees and grape vines, raised beds for pumpkins, tomatoes, and peppers, and enough leafy greens to supply the dining hall with organic kale salad!
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ANNUAL REPORT 2014 – 2015
Annual Fund Steven Hoffmann and Patricia LeeHoffmann Wilfred and Judi Jaeger Vinod and Saila Kariat Anthony and Sheryl Klein Luke and Laurie Kowalski Russell and Robin Love Benny and Amy Madsen Munish and Nidhi Manrao Charles and Marcee Maroney Matthew and Nicole Miller Jim ‘86 and Susan Nell Amit Pandey and Pamela Dorrell Mark Peek Theresa Peek Howard Pollack and Hope Hudson Brett Queener and Lisandra Carlos Queener Peter and Sally Ann Reiss Michael and Valerie Russell Gordon Saul and Wendy Smith Chris Schaepe and Jennie Chiu Benjamin and Christine Sloss Nellis Smith Charles and Christine Tan A. John and Debbie Thibault Bill and Julia Veghte Robert Walker and Ella Shum John and Christine Walsh Eric Wilcox and Margaret McCormack Wilcox Geoffrey Tickner and Meagan Wilson
9th Grade Parents Anonymous 1 Dina Abarca Timo and Suzy Allison Bryan and Laurie Barber Stephen and Roberta Bernardez Nancy Bhagat Joern-Eric ‘80 and Amy Brugger Sergio and Josefina Calderon Yun Chen and Yan Jian Stephen and Poline Chiu Lawrence and Mary Cohn Craig Cordova and Paula Borden Hugh and Laura Cornish Charles and Cathryn Courtney Brian and Iris Croll Thomas and Elizabeth Cullinan Lan Duncan Sani and Jill El Fishawy Stephen and Melanie Erasmus Dinorah Figuereo-Prince John and Stephanie Flynn Bo Gao and Wenjun Qiao Karen Gunn Andrew Gutow and Madeleine Blaurock
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Bill and Sharon Habeck Sally Harris and Valerie Quarmby Laura Hawkins Marc Herman and Mika Nishimura Peter and Sandy Herz David Kastanis Aarif Khakoo and Shibani Pati Michael and Annalisa King Robert and Corinne Larson Laurel Stem Fund Bruce Leak and Sandra Fairon Charles and Susan Leiter Philip and Karolina Lewer Jose Manriquez and Susana Cardenas Jean McLaughlin Steve and Jennifer Nash Stewart and Carolyn Putney Brett Queener and Lisandra Carlos Queener Neil and Beckie Robertson Kyle and Sarah Ryland Souheil and Regina Saliba David and Susie Schinski Edmond Schmulbach and Julia Fong Marc Serughetti and F. Kaleo Serughetti-Waxman Emerson ‘77 and Leslie Swan Robert and Mary Rose Theis Dale Tonogai and Rhonda Stieber
John and Christine Walsh W. Scott and Pamela Weiss N. Parker Willis and Anne Senti-Willis Geoffrey Tickner and Meagan Wilson Elizabeth Zaragoza
10th Grade Parents Elisabeth Arslaner Ken Arslaner Mari Baker Peter Bannon and Maura Considine Richard and Catherine Boyle Michael and Barbara Calbert Michael and Mary Carusi Jai and In Chang Charles Allen Stillman and Elizabeth Treynor Sung Min and Soyun Cho Paul Durdle and Dianne Reed Bruce and Mary Beth Erickson Mohammad and Yvonne Faisal Dominique and Diana Filloux Mehran Fotovatjah and Zahra Falsafi Terry and Sharon Fotré Yumin Gao Frederick and Jean Giarrusso Simon and Nadja Goe
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Average class size at Priory, with an overall studentteacher ratio of 8 to 1 school wide. We’re proud of our intimate, welcoming community where each student is known and loved.
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Annual Fund Wendy Haesemeyer Hartmut and Ingrid Hausknecht Patrick and Elizabeth Heron Steven Hoffmann and Patricia LeeHoffmann Mudit Jain and Radhika Menon Thomas and Tracy Joyce Daniela Keil Sergey Larin and Vera Ostroumova Joshua and Mary Lipp Xuede and Ping Liu Russell and Robin Love Benny and Amy Madsen Thomas and Kathy McCabe David and Ann Miller Douglas Morss and Ching Wu William and Shirley Oberman Dianne O’Donnell William and Margaret Phelps Peter and Sally Ann Reiss Christopher and Katherine Rust Marbella Salas Najeeb and Mary Shihadeh Benjamin and Christine Sloss Philip and Najwa Tamer Charles and Christine Tan Horacio and Silvia Uribe Lucho and Sandra Vivanco Kurt and Beth von Emster Robert Walker and Ella Shum
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Shijia Wang and Zhudong Zhao Xuehua and Lan Wang Andrew and Joanne Weidhaas Scott and Pamela Weiss Jeffrey Wise and Janey Ward Shugang Yan and Pinjia Huang
11th Grade Parents Anonymous 2 Kenneth and Suzanne Akers David Baumgarten and Hali Weiss Glen and Kim Bentley Justin Birnbaum and Rebecca Wedl Tom and Linda Buiocchi Wayne and Sharon Cantwell Salvador Casente and Alison Spong Yun Chen and Yan Jian Paul and Gretchen DeStefano Eldan Eichbaum and Rosy Chattha Dinorah Figuereo-Prince Peter and Kathryn Fitzgerald Sudha and Sean Foote Brett and Michelle Galloway Simon and Nadja Goe James Gosling and Judith Borcz David and Karen Gregory Andrew Gutow and Madeleine Blaurock Daniel Halabe and Cheryl Chin
Out of a total student body of 350, number who took part in a play or musical ensemble. That’s a full 65 percent of Panthers under the lights or backstage— not to mention all the performing arts electives offered during the school day. We’re proud of our vibrant drama and music program, and the way our students learn to express their individuality, build community, and connect to their humanity through the performing arts.
James Hamilton and Amy Bowers Sally Harris and Valerie Quarmby Eric and Anne Harrison Marc Herman and Mika Nishimura Vivian Herrera Gregory and Paula Hughes Bruce and Davina Isackson Wilfred and Judi Jaeger Martin and Maria Johnson David Kastanis Gregory and Miyuki Koerner Ilan Kroo Randall and Donna Kruep Laurel Stem Fund Diann and Bob Lawson Chi Sing Lee and Wan Man Wong Ted Lempert and Nicole Bergeron John Ma and Annette Lee-Ma Nicholas and Jacqueline Naclerio Chanmoon and Sunyoung Park Eric Patzer and Janet Briggs Howard Pollack and Hope Hudson Alex Rapoport and Alla Sragets Cynthia Ridley Charles and Lisa Royals Souheil and Regina Saliba Jorge and Maria Sanchez Edward and Sally Screven Aizhong Sheng and Xiaoming Chen Dong-Hoon Shin and Mi Sook Lee Shane and Mona Tedjarati John and Laura Whitman Neil and Ann Wolff Yichao Yuan and Hua Lu Ruben Zambrano and Claudia Dimas
12th Grade Parents Anonymous 1 Bridget Bevens Richard and Catherine Boyle Michael and Barbara Calbert Craig and Linda Corey James and Diane Donovan Dominique and Diana Filloux Robert and Elisha Finney Raju and Illa Gandhi Thomas and Alexandria Gillis Paul and Rebecca Hickman Wayne and Jennifer Ho Jeanette Ishibashi Eliott Jones and Kim Garlinghouse-Jones Thomas and Tracy Joyce William and Megyn Lansing Chun-Yao Lin and Yu-Lien Chou Richard and Amy Magnuson
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Annual Fund Steven and Joanna Marsheck Thomas and Diana Mudge Stephen and Jami Nachtsheim Karoly and Eva Nikolich George and Liz Pavlov Mark Peek Jag and Maria Claire Perez William and Margaret Phelps Kent Putnam and Beatrice Brugger Putnam Vivek and Nilima Ragavan Edward Reines and Joya Marsh-Reines Neil and Beckie Robertson Douglas Ross and Elizabeth Bellock Francine Roy Chris Schaepe and Jennie Chiu Alexander ‘78 and Leslie Schilling Richard and Mary Souter Dan Sze and Cynthia Harris J. Andy Thorson James and Jackie Tornes Brett and Tess Weber David and Dianne Willoughby Shuo Zeng and Yijun He
Faculty and Staff Anonymous 2 Peter Agoston Caitha Ambler Marilou Ayao Robert Bessin Amanda Bolsinger Kindra Briggs Molly Buccola Josefina Castaneda Hovey Clark Suzanne Couch Andrew Daniel Lauren Donovan Roy DuBose Yvonne Faisal Maria Garcia Chris Georgules Kathy Gonzalez Rose Guerra Erin Irber
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Novi Iskandar Wei Kelly Dorothy Kowal Matthew Lai Gulliver LaValle Siobhán Lawlor Peter Ling Michael Loftis Steven Marsheck Sandra Martignetti Shawn Matson Carole Mauss Amanda McFadden Sean Mclain Brown Matthew McWright Jose Arnaldo Mejia-Torres Tim Molak Joseph Montero David Moseley Christine Muir Parker Korinn Myers David Neale Benjamin Owens Richard Paige Christel Parmentier Kristina Paulson Veda Putnam Peter Reinhardt Rick and Michele Riebhoff Matthew Roth Ryanne Saddler Soraya Saeed Douglas and Kelly Sargent Brian Schlaak Ali Shah Myles Somerville Tess Somerville Nathaniel Spears Allison Stastny Mark Stogner John Sugden Reed Sullivan Julianna Szekely Michelle Taffe Alexandra Thayer Francoise Thompson Jason Toy Christine Tran Hemiup Paul Trudelle Todd Turner Kailen Whang Jeffrey Wise Lisa Wood Huijing Yan Crystal Yang Camille Yost Ruben Zambrano Al Zappelli
In-Kind Donations Anurag and Donna Chandra Donald and Gayle Collat Colorprint – Mark Allen Brett and Michelle Galloway James Gosling and Judith Borcz Bruce and Davina Isackson James Jervis Robert and Jeanette Latta Bruce Leak and Sandra Fairon Donn and Jennifer North Stewart and Carolyn Putney Chris Schaepe and Jennie Chiu Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati Patrick and Christine Yam
Grandparents Walter and Irene Birnbaum William and Sonja Davidow Charles and Sandra Eldridge Ernie and Marilyn Erickson Richard and Marg Foster Alice Hardin Thomas and Mary Ann Herbert Joseph Putnam Sally Quinn Damodar and Prameela Reddy Wayne and Freda Seltzer Keith and Kit Van Winkle Jean Willis Patricia Wilson Neil Wise
Friends Anonymous 6 George and Bobbie Andreini Daniel and Mary Atler Douglas and Barbara Ayer Jean Barbagelata Janie Bevens Allan and Jean Bollhoffer John and Kristin Brew William Budge Sylvia Busch Richard and Bridget Cooley Tamas and Eva Csoboth Mark and Carolyn Dobervich Anthony and Beverly Guichard Ed Jelich Jack and Ginny Kavanaugh Fr. John Kirwin Melvyn and Irene Krauss Robert and Katherine Maxfield Frazier Miller James Milliken Roger Lanser and Barbara Thurston Lanser Francesca Turbok Junzhe Zhou
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Alumni Giving Dear Panther Alumni, Greetings from the Priory! As the Director of Alumni Relations, I am excited to connect and work with you to continue the legacy of your great alma mater, Woodside Priory School. The past year saw many engaging events and an alumni fundraising challenge that exceeded our expectations. We had our first annual Beer Garden Party in the Priory organic garden where Hovey Clark, Director of Sustainability, impressed attending alumni with a tour of his closedloop aquaponics system and teacher Rick Riebhoff became popular with his special Priory Black Session IPA pony keg. We can’t wait to have you all here for the next Beer Garden Party! Another first was our Alumni 10 Day Challenge, where 100 Priory alumni came forward and donated $100 each within 10 days. Together we surpassed our goal of $10,000, raising over $18,000! All funds went to support Priory scholarships. Overall alumni giving last year totaled approximately $150,000 and came in many forms: through Reunion class gifts, the Alumni Scholarship Fund, the Capital Campaign, the Annual Fund and of course the ever-popular Father Scholarship Funds. Every gift is meaningful and makes an impact at Priory, as well as reflecting the strength of our school community, past and present. We are incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you, and I look forward to another year. Warm regards,
Erin Irber Associate Director of Development, Alumni Relations
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Alumni Giving
10 Day Alumni Challenge The challenge was to get 100 alumni to donate $100 or more to the Alumni Scholarship Fund within 10 days. Donors were entered into a drawing to receive either a handcrafted Father Martin crucifix or a one-of-a-kind Father Martin cutting board. Anonymous 5 Tarek Abu Zayyad ‘87 Michael Alcheck ‘00 Thomas Alexander ‘99 Lauren Allen ‘10 Eric Bambury ‘94 Brigitte Bradford ‘04 Michelle Bradford ‘06 Christopher ‘79 and Carole Cain Timothy ‘78 and Margie Cain Renato Castaneda ‘04 Ronald Chen ‘77 Chester ‘96 and Natasza Congdon Jeffrey ‘62 and Kathleen Congdon Larry ‘62 and Beverly David Justin and Caitlin ‘95 Davis Andreas Dolezalek ‘13 Richard Dolezalek ‘10 Peter Doyle ‘87 Neil Erasmus ‘13
Devon Errington ‘11 Stephen Flynn ‘68 Barnett Fung ‘80 Gregory Furey ‘69 Meaghan Gerhart ‘10 Richard ‘66 and Sharon Golden Giorgos Goumas ‘12 Maximos Goumas ‘14 Philip Gregory ‘72 Matthew ‘87 and Marissa Janopaul Kevin ’88 and Erin Kasenchak Charly and Francis ’98 Kevers Raymond Lau ‘96 Victor ‘66 and Louann Leipzig Maximillian Lui ‘97 Molly Magnuson ‘06 Renato Maluli ‘82 Walter ‘83 and Theresa McElroy William ‘82 and Marie McGlashan John McGraw ‘80
Greg ‘77 and Diane Mohr Erik ‘89 and Kate Muller Daniel ‘70 and Caryn Murphy Poom Osatananda ‘85 Matthew ‘72 and Donna O’Sullivan Miklos Oyler ‘95 Suphsky ‘86 and Gigi Pathmanand Eric Perret ‘00 Madeleine Pierson ‘12 Peter Schink ‘82 Garth ‘84 and Karen Schooler Kurt ‘85 and Birgit Stache Martin ‘87 and Mariya Sullivan Edward Sun ‘87 Kenneth Tehaney ‘66 Laura Timpe ‘98 Paul ‘82 and Heather Titterton Hilary Toms ‘08 Simon Wong ‘94 Ryan Young ‘12
160 Kelsey Gosling and Sam Baumgarten, Barn 2 Robotics Team Captains, at the Silicon Valley Regional Competition sponsored by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).
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Original weight, in pounds, of Napoleon, Priory’s team robot last year. The Barn 2 Robotics team spent four weeks designing and building only to realize, two weeks before the FIRST competition, that Napoleon was 40 pounds overweight. That didn’t stop our intrepid innovators, however. They got Napoleon down to fighting weight in time and went on to win the 2015 Creativity Award at the Silicon Valley Regionals.
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Alumni Giving Alumni Giving Anonymous 8 Tarek Abu Zayyad '87 Michael Alcheck '00 Thomas Alexander '99 Lauren Allen '10 Charles '64 and Kathleen Arnold Mehrdad Azari '79 and Elizabeth Bertschi Eric Bambury '94 Brigitte Bradford '04 Michelle Bradford '06 Thomas Broderick '64 Joern-Eric '80 and Amy Brugger Christopher '79 and Carole Cain Timothy '78 and Margie Cain James '72 and Maria Campbell Renato Castaneda '04 Ronald Chen '77 Victor Cheng '82 Robert '79 and Kathleen Chewey Chester '96 and Natasza Congdon Jeffrey '62 and Kathleen Congdon Nathaniel Coombs '05 Joseph Cowan '64 Andras '64 and Roberta Csaplar Larry '62 and Beverly David Caitlin Davis '95 and Justin Davis Babak '84 and Crystal Dehnad Claire Dennis ‘09 Andreas Dolezalek ‘13 Richard Dolezalek '10 Peter Doyle '87 Peter '76 and Ann Marie Draeger James '82 and Lisa Dugoni James Eaneman '04 Neil Erasmus ‘13 Devon Errington '11 Nathan Feldman '09 Edward Fischer '08 Stephen Flynn '68 Thomas '63 and Valerie Flynn Barnett Fung '80 Gregory Furey '69 Meaghan Gerhart '10 Philip Golden '76 Richard '66 and Sharon Golden Giorgos Goumas '12 Maximos Goumas '14 Reginald '71 and Susan Grady Philip Gregory '72 Daniel Gumber '77 Gregory '67 and Kathryn Hampton Tristan Herrera '10 Daniel '83 and Katherine Heyler Matthew '87 and Marissa Janopaul
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Tony Juri '79 Kevin '88 and Erin Kasenchak Kristopher '91 and Liza Kasenchak Francis Kevers '98 and Charly Kevers Erin Kinstler '09 John Lanzone '62 and Annie Takeuchi Jackson Larango ‘13 Raymond Lau '96 Andrew Leahy '99 James Lee '69 Victor '66 and Louann Leipzig Simon '63 and Ludmila Lorne Maximillian Lui '97 Molly Magnuson '06 Renato Maluli '82 Bryan '85 and Elizabeth Mason Richard McCoy '64 and Marsha Wagner D.C. McEachern '94 Walter '83 and Theresa McElroy William '82 and Marie McGlashan John McGraw '80 Cullen Mo '13 Greg '77 and Diane Mohr Joseph '76 and Lindsay Montero Erik '89 and Kate Muller Daniel '70 and Caryn Murphy E. Whitney Olson '61 Poom Osatananda '85 Matthew '72 and Donna O'Sullivan Miklos Oyler '95
Suphsky '86 and Gigi Pathmanand Eric Perret '00 Madeleine Pierson '12 Allyssa Rapp '05 Chasen Rapp '09 Alexander '78 and Leslie Schilling Peter Schink '82 Frederick '78 and June Schlosser Garth '84 and Karen Schooler Maxim Sirenko '07 Christopher '89 and Maria Snideman John '75 and Laurie Snyder Carl Spanoghe '99 Kurt '85 and Birgit Stache Martin '87 and Mariya Sullivan Edward Sun '87 Emerson '77 and Leslie Swan Mike Szabados '09 Kenneth Tehaney '66 Alyssa Thunen '09 Laura Timpe '98 Paul '82 and Heather Titterton Hilary Toms '08 Andrew '82 and Alice Valentine Tania Valetsky '05 Vincent Van Dillen '07 Claire Watson '09 George Willman '85 Simon Wong '94 Ryan Young '12
17,760 The number of freshly baked cookies served at school celebrations by our loving kitchen staff last year. Priory’s famous confections—the chocolate chunk ones are especially coveted—are even sent to grateful alums on Valentine’s Day for four years after they graduate. What a sweet symbol of Priory hospitality!
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Annual Giving The 19th Annual Priory Golf Classic Priory’s 19th Annual Golf Classic took place on the stunning course at Sharon Heights Country Club. Parents, alums, faculty and friends hit the links then returned to the club house for a delicious buffet and auction.
Golf Steering Committee Hugh Cornish Suzanne Couch Rick Magnuson Tim Molak Stephen Nachtsheim Meredith Rothrock Charles Royals Mark Stogner Al Zappelli
Tournament Sponsors $10,000 and above Ray and Meredith Rothrock
Platinum Sponsors $5,000-$9,999 Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates
Gold Sponsors $2,500-$4,999 Robert and Elisha Finney Frank York
Silver Sponsors $1,000-$2,499 M.J. and Evan Castelo Hugh and Laura Cornish Babak ‘84 and Crystal Dehnad Richard Delateur James and Anita Dover Stephen and Jami Nachtsheim Tom and Kristi Patterson Stewart and Carolyn Putney
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Neil Solomon and Cathrin Barsch A. John and Debbie Thibault Alan and Judy Zafran
Bronze Sponsors Up to $999 John and Kristin Brew Eldan Eichbaum and Rosy Chattha Sanj Goyle Nathan Feldman ‘09 Robert and Katherine Feldman Eric and Anne Harrison Patrick and Elizabeth Heron Douglas Keyston Luke and Laurie Kowalski Kenneth and Anne Lawler Lindy Martinson William and Pamela Martinson Tim Molak Tom and Kristi Patterson Marco Remedios Henry Riggs
Charles and Lisa Royals Edward and Sally Screven George Schisler and Laurie Shelton Greg and Lisa Stanger Daniel Turner N. Parker Willis and Anne Senti-Willis Felicity Wu
Golf Fund-A-Need Brian and Cindy Axe Scott Bohannon Richard Booth M.J. and Evan Castelo Michael and Cecile Chang Hugh and Laura Cornish Michael Deggelman James and Anita Dover Eldan Eichbaum and Rosy Chattha Joe Fernando Robert and Elisha Finney James Goring Reginald ‘71 and Susan Grady Eric and Anne Harrison Steven and Joselyn Kelley Kimberly Lin William Matthews Richard Merkel Stephen and Jami Nachtsheim Michael O’Leary Scott Poms James and Maureen Sansbury Greg and Lisa Stanger Dan Sze and Cynthia Harris A. John and Debbie Thibault N. Parker Willis and Anne Senti-Willis
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Parent Association Dear Priory Community, It has been a pleasure serving as co-presidents of the Priory Parent Association (PPA) this past year. We value the opportunity to continue to listen, to foster genuine, caring, and inquisitive collaboration between parents, teachers, staff and students, and to honor the Priory Way and Benedictine values that make our school so unique. Priory parents are engaged, caring, and committed to our school community, and we’re so grateful for your input, hard work, support and creativity! Here are just a few ways your efforts have contributed to Priory this past year:
• Homecoming Festivities afternoon. With input from students, the former family picnic evolved into an even more popular event where everyone can grab a hotdog, enjoy some ice cream and cheer on the Priory football team.
• Speaker Presentations on Parenting. The PPA’s Parent Resource Network planned presentations from a local parenting expert and a workshop series on mindful parenting of teens by a team of SF psychologists, with more to come.
• Core support committee for sustainability. In collaboration with the faculty Sustainability Coordinator, Hovey Clark, parent volunteers are rolling up their sleeves in the school’s garden and assisting with green projects on campus and in the classroom.
• The Priory Gala. Another hard-working team brought an elegant and profitable evening to build community and support the many programs and teachers at our school.
• All-Volunteer Thank-You Brunch. With the support of the school’s Development Team, we streamlined many thankyou events into one fantastic April celebration for our busy volunteers.
• Evening PPA meetings. By popular request, we plan to hold additional gatherings in the evening, allowing even more parents to participate and benefit from interacting with Priory parents, staff and outside experts, too. These are just a few of the contributions made possible by Priory parents over the past year, so please keep your comments, ideas, and offers for resources coming! We look forward with you to another exciting year. Gratefully,
Scott and Pamela Weiss Co-presidents, Priory Parents Association 2014-2016 20
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Gala
Of all the PPA activities of the year, the annual auction certainly amasses the widest range of participation across the entire Priory community. This year, for the first time, Priory’s 34th auction took place five miles from campus at the beautiful Sharon Heights Country Club. The Black & White Gala was gracefully chaired by Annalisa King, who guided a gifted and hard-working team of enthusiastic volunteers assisted by Priory’s Gala Coordinator, Nancy Talbott. It was a spectacular evening. Three hundred and seventy guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers on the balcony overlooking the golf course while engaging in the Silent Auction. A sumptuous dinner was served in the elegant ballroom designed in black and white by Judy Zafran. Judi Jaeger curated an outstanding offering of wines for the Silent Auction, while Kari Rust synchronized a stupendous selection of parties – from Yoga by the Pool to Martinis and Moonlight. Carolyn Putney’s creative compilation of cakes received a rousing response as did Donna Chandra’s coordination of Priory Spirit events and activities. This annual event is an incredible coming together of the entire Priory community! Enthusiastic parent volunteers, the Faculty and Staff, and our beloved monks worked persistently to create a most enjoyable and financially successful event raising over $570,000 in support of the school. With gratitude to them and to our generous donors, this year’s Black & White Gala came off with flying colors!
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Gala Gala Donors Anonymous Peter Agoston Allegra Entertainment Events Mark Allen Timo and Suzy Allison Alpine Hills Tennis and Swimming Club Caitha Ambler Atherton Wine Imports Brian and Cindy Axe Bryan and Laurie Emerson Barber The Basementals The Bay Club Redwood Shores Beltramo’s Wines and Spirits Bianchini’s Market
Roger and Lynne Ann Biscay Nikolas Blevins and Ann Kearney Boston Private Bank & Trust Company Sean and Sinda Bourke Rich and Catherine Boyle David Brett and Lisa Casentini John and Kristin Brew Tom and Linda Buiocchi Cain Family Tahoe Partnership
Tim Cain Michael and Barbara Calbert M.J. and Evan Castelo Regina Cheng Rowland Cheng and Shelli Ching Cindy Gold Photography
Hovey Clark Don and Gayle Collat Collection 55 Cellars Colorprint Hugh and Laura Cornish Andrew Daniel John Dawson and Jennie Savage Chris and Eileen DiGiorgio Peter and Ann Marie Draeger Elizabeth Duncan Joe and Susan Dworak Sani and Jill El Fishawy Joe and Angie Farned William and Clayre Fathers Dominique and Diana Filloux Bob and Elisha Finney Peter and Kathy Fitzgerald Foothill College Celebrity Forum Terry and Sharon Fotre Veronique Gao
Yumin Gao Charles Geoly Kristi Gilbert Mark Goines and Gail Wong Edward Goodstein and Francesca Eastman Bob Gregg and Betty Van Wagenen Andrew Gutow and Mimi Blaurock Wendy Haesemeyer Dan Halabe and Cheryl Chin Halo Blow Dry Bars Sally Harris and Valerie Quarmby Eric and Anne Harrison Christine Tran Hemiup Horsepark at Woodside Fr. Pius Horvath, OSB Hugh Cornish Realty iLobby Inspirato Novi Iskandar Wilf and Judi Jaeger Mudit Jain and Radhika Menon John Bentley’s Joshua Ets-Hokin Photography Peter Kang and Eunjoo Kim Vinod and Saila Kariat David Kastanis
75 Number of handmade crosses created by Father Martin from the wood of Priory’s original monastery. Last year, when the faculty office building—once the early monastery—was torn down to make way for brand-new classrooms, Father Martin salvaged the boards, then created a mold to reproduce the corpus based on a 12th century example found in Hungary and exhibited in the Kereszteny museum there. These living reminders of Priory history now adorn every classroom—even the new ones!
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Gala Kasumisou Gallery Michael and Annalisa King James Ennis Kirkland The Kleid Group Paul and Andy Koontz Luke and Laurie Kowalski Randall and Donna Kruep La Honda Winery Ladera Garden & Gifts
Matthew and Kawai Lai Rachel Lao Robert and Corinne Larson Robert and Jeanette Latta Laurel Stem Fund Bruce Leak and Sandra Fairon Learning Strategies Phillip and Karolina Lewer Susan Light Benny and Amy Madsen Fr. Martin Mager, OSB Rick and Amy Magnuson Shawn Matson Bruce McAuley Bud McElroy Amanda McFadden Leah McFadden Jean McLaughlin
Matt McWright and Ann Morrical Dave and Ann Miller Matt and Nicole Miller Tim Molak Carlos and Cecilia Montalvo Joe Montero Doug Morss and Ching Wu David Moseley Greg and Brenda Munks Stephen and Jami Nachtsheim David Neale James and Susan Little Nell Fr. Maurus Nemeth, OSB Donn and Jennifer North Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside John and Meredith Pasquesi Tom and Kristi Patterson Eric Patzer and Janet Briggs Tina Paulson Dale Pfau and Cathryn Gawne Bill and Peg Phelps Priory Athletics Department Priory Chamber Singers Priory Head’s Council Priory Metalsmithing Class Priory Performing Arts Department Priory School Priory School Board of Trustees
Sofia Proano Putnam Lexus of Redwood City Stewart and Carolyn Putney Brett Queener and Lisandra Carlos Queener Ridge Vineyards Rick and Michele Riebhoff Roberts Market Margaret Romero Charles and Lisa Royals Michael and Valerie Russell Chris and Kari Rust John Sadler and Laura Draxler Soraya Saeed Souheil and Regina Saliba Doug and Kelly Sargent Chris Schaepe and Jennie Chiu Andy and Leslie Schilling George Schisler and Laurie Shelton Brian Schlaak Chef Donato Scotti Edward and Sally Screven Marc and Kaleo Serughetti Stewart and Lesley Simpson Bryan and Jeanette Sinclair Snowden Vineyards Neil Solomon and Cathrin Barsch Myles Somerville
>1,000,000 Number of kilowatt hours in energy generated, since their inception, by the five solar arrays spread across campus. With continual updates like lighting retrofits, water saving innovations, and new green construction—including additional solar panels—we’re working hard to lighten our environmental footprint and to be good stewards of the earth, as St. Benedict counseled so long ago.
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Gala Greg and Lisa Stanger Mark Stogner John Sugden Reed Easley Sullivan Emerson and Leslie Swan Robert and Nancy Talbott Phillip and Najwa Tamer Charles Tan and Christine Dinh-Tan Gabriel Tang Alexandra Thayer Rob and Mary Rose Theis John and Debbie Thibault James and Jackie Tornes Todd Turner Twin Palms Winery Keith Van Sickle Bill and Julia Veghte The Village Pub Kurt and Beth von Emster W.L. Butler Construction, Inc Robert Walker and Ella Shum Erhard Wegman Rod and Stephanie Strickland Weiss Scott and Pamela Weiss Thomas David Weldon William Welling Wilkes Bashford Jeff Wise Neil and Ann Wolff Keith Wollenberg John and Valerie Wookey Alan and Heather Young Alan and Judy Zafran
Gala Fund-A-Need Anonymous 2 Timo and Suzy Allison Mark Allen Brian and Cindy Axe Peter Bannon and Maura Considine Bryan Barber and Laurie Emerson Barber Ruth and Bill Benz Roger and Lynne Ann Biscay Rich and Catherine Boyle John and Kristin Brew Tom and Linda Buiocchi Michael and Barbara Calbert Bruce Carlsmith and Lisa Putnam Sal Casente and Alison Spong M.J. and Evan Castelo Anurag and Donna Chandra Michael and Cecile Chang Charles (Phil) Clock Bob and Suzanne Couch Brian and Iris Croll Martha Deevy Chris and Eileen DiGiorgio Peter and Ann Marie Draeger Wendy and Stefan Dyckerhoff Peter and Kathryn Fitzgerald John and Stephanie Flynn Christina Graham David and Karen Gregory Andrew Gutow and Mimi Blaurock Dan Halabe and Cheryl Chin Eric and Anne Harrison
0 The number of times during the past year that the school day was interrupted by bells or buzzers. That absence of passing bells and our spacious block schedule are just two of the ways we’ve sought to lessen student stress and to cultivate a learning atmosphere full of peace and purpose, in keeping with our commitment to Benedictine balance.
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Peter and Sandy Herz Steve Hoffmann and Patti Lee-Hoffmann Wilf and Judi Jaeger Martin and Maria Johnson Vinod and Saila Kariat Father John Dwyer Kirwin William and Megyn Lansing Robert and Jeanette Latta Bruce Leak and Sandra Fairon Philip and Karolina Lewer Rick and Amy Magnuson Sandy and Joseph Martignetti Sean Mclain Brown and Chun Hua Zheng Tim Molak Kate Molak Steve and Jennifer Nash James Nell and Susan Little Nell Donn and Jennifer North John and Meredith Pasquesi Tom and Kristi Patterson Eric Patzer and Janet Briggs Ben and Leilia Peake Bill and Peg Phelps Stan and Megan Pierson Howard Pollack and Hope Hudson Tom and Barb Pridham Stewart and Carolyn Putney Joe Putnam Brett Queener and Lisandra Carlos Queener Cynthia Ridley Neil and Beckie Robertson Douglas Ross and Elizabeth Bellock Michael and Valerie Russell Andy and Leslie Schilling Edmond Schmulbach and Julia Fong Chris Schaepe and Jennie Chiu Susie and Dave Schinski Edward and Sally Screven Bryan and Jeanette Sinclair Neil Solomon and Cathrin Barsch Greg and Lisa Stanger Charles Allen Stillman and Elizabeth Treynor John and Debbie Thibault Kurt and Beth von Emster Robert Walker and Ella Shum Scott and Pamela Weiss Rod Strickland and Stephanie Weiss Parker Willis and Anne Senti-Willis Neil and Ann Wolff
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Endowment and Scholarships Endowment Class Legacy Fund 2012 John and Linda Bader Herbert Fockler and Cecile Babcock David and Jennifer MacEwen William Shu and Ingrid Lai
Class Legacy Fund 2013 Marc Levitt and Paula Barbarito-Levitt Mark and Nina Oldham Steve and Laura Oliphant Peter Sarnow and Karla Kirkegaard Mark and Cynthia Walden
Class Legacy Fund 2014 Robert and Jeanette Latta
The Charles D. and Frances K. Field Fund The Drum Foundation
Father Christopher Endowed Scholarship Fund Andras ‘64 and Roberta Csaplar George Willman ‘85
Brother Edward Endowment Edward Goodstein and Francesca Eastman Jackson Larango Paul Larango and Ann Zeichner Anne Matz D.C. McEachern ‘94 Dale Schwab Barry and Patricia Sharrow Al and Peggy Zappelli
Father Martin Endowed Scholarship Fund Mehrdad Azari ‘79 and Elizabeth Bertschi James ‘82 and Lisa Dugoni John and Pamela Foster Denise Garibaldi Father Martin Mager, O.S.B. John and Joan McGraw Tim Molak Peter and Elizabeth Reinhardt George Willman ‘85 Al and Peggy Zappelli
Father Pius Endowed Chair Carole Mauss Peter and Elizabeth Reinhardt George Willman ‘85 Al and Peggy Zappelli
John Erkman Endowed Scholarship Fund Philip Hudner, Esq. Mollie Hudner Thompson Louise M. Davies Foundation
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Academic Resource Center Renovation Randall and Donna Kruep
Middle School Sport Court Brian and Cindy Axe John and Meredith Pasquesi
Scholarships St. Scholastica Post-Graduate Scholarships Craig and Linda Corey Robert and Elisha Finney Just Us For All Foundation Chris Schaepe and Jennie Chiu Scott and Pamela Weiss
Mandy Hafleigh Scholarship Fund
Named Endowments
Special Restricted Gifts
Anonymous 2 Allan and Suzanne Epstein
Father Egon Scholarship Fund
Robotics Capital Impact Foundation Steven Hoffmann and Patricia Lee-Hoffmann Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. Bruce Leak and Sandra Fairon Kenneth and Renny Mallon Microsoft Matching Gifts Program PlentAir Damodar and Prameela Reddy Souheil and Regina Saliba Douglas Troxel
Athletics
Judith DeSzily Waltraud Finch David and Martha McDaniel Elizabeth Myers George Willman ‘85
Carole Mauss Peter and Elizabeth Reinhardt
Jack Brandin ‘18 Charlotte Brandin ‘19 Robert and Elisha Finney Nancy Ho Bruce Leak and Sandra Fairon William and Margaret Phelps Schwab Charitable Fund Geoffrey Tickner and Meagan Wilson
Nancy Newman Scholarship Fund
Appraisals
Kari and Christopher Rust
Hugh and Laura Cornish Kenneth Tehaney ‘66
Father Pius Scholarship Fund
Dostart Fund Steve Dostart
554 Applications received last year for 65 open slots in the 6th and 9th grades—our most popular year yet. That means fewer than 12% of applicants were enrolled.
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Honors and Memorials In Memory of John C. Note “Pop-Pop”
In Memory of Brother Edward
In Memory of Peter Kasenchak
Brian and Carol Fischer Edward Fischer ‘08 Robert Gregg and Betty Van Wagenen D.C. McEachern ‘94
Scott and Susan Carey John and Holly Dissmeyer
In Memory of Vince Herrera
Joern-Eric ‘80 and Amy Brugger
Honors In Honor of Father Martin Carlos and Lil Montalvo
In Honor of Tim Molak Richard McCoy ‘64 and Marsha Wagner
Tim Molak
In Memory of George Straub
In Honor of Nancy Newman
Scott and Susan Carey
In Memory of Jack Yost
Maxim Sirenko ‘07
In Memory of Alfred Peyinghaus
Tim Molak Al and Peggy Zappelli
In Honor of Max J. Reines
Waltraud Finch
Edward Reines and Joya Marsh-Reines
In Memory of Craig Haesemeyer
In Memory of Giuseppe Francesco Maggiora
Wendy Haesemeyer
Alfred Sanguinetti
In Memory of Maurice Lawlor
In Honor of Kari, Elise and Ava Rust
Bob and Suzanne Couch Claire Grant Erin Irber Tim Molak Soraya Saeed Al and Peggy Zappelli
In Honor of David Moseley Jerome and Catherine Debs Jewish Community Federation Endowment Fund
Keith and Kit Van Winkle
In Memory of Pat Allen James and Janis Walker
In Memory of Molly Westrate In Memory of J.C. Jain Mudit Jain and Radhika Menon
Westrate Family Trust Stephen Westrate
22,000 Estimated hours of community service performed by students last year. Whether helping out in San Francisco’s Tenderloin during January’s Service Week—juniors chipped in at St. Anthony’s dining hall, the Boys’ and Girls’ Club, and Glide Memorial Church, among others—or participating in service projects through sports teams, classes or clubs, Priory students found many ways to connect with communities outside their own, and learned to do so with the attitude of mutual respect, listening, and reflection that St. Benedict advocated so many years ago.
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Chapel Friends of the Chapel Anonymous 4 Peter and Pamela Campagna Scott and Susan Carey Donald and Mary Jo Carroll Tom and Fran Dempsey Margaret DeStaebler John and Holly Dissmeyer Anthony and Beverly Guichard Hungarian Catholic Mission Kristopher ‘91 and Liza Kasenchak
Raymond and Anne McIntyre Dean and Susan Miller James Milliken Alfred Sanguinetti Robert and Ramsay Waterman White Family Charitable Foundation James and Patricia White James Woolever Mark and Camille Yost
781 Weight, in pounds, of the St. Benedict statue now at the center of Schilling Square. Modeled after the one at St. Anselm in New Hampshire, the statue was refashioned by Father Martin to reflect a younger St. Benedict, one closer in age to our students. The St. Benedict statue was donated by Friends of the Chapel.
41 Times last year the entire Priory community gathered for Chapel. This weekly pause, featuring song, prayer, and reflection, is consistently rated as a favorite by outgoing seniors, especially for “chapel talks,” those memorable moments when a student, teacher, or staff member stands up in front of the community and speaks from the heart about something that matters to them.
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Leadership Circle 2014 – 2015 Anonymous James and Loren Archer Daniel and Mary Atler Brian and Cindy Axe Bryan and Laurie Barber Harris and Megan Barton Richard and Kim Beleson Roger and Lynne Ann Biscay Gregory Bonfiglio and Patricia Murray Richard and Catherine Boyle
David Brett and Lisa Casentini Gisela Brugger Michael and Barbara Calbert Peter and Pamela Campagna Bandel and Paula Carano Donna Carano Scott and Susan Carey Michael and Mary Carusi Salvador Casente and Alison Spong
M.J. and Evan Castelo Jai and In Chang Victor ‘82 and Christina Cheng Kwon Uk Choi and Ji Sook Jung Abbot Mark Cooper, O.S.B. Hugh and Laura Cornish Brian and Iris Croll Larry ‘62 and Beverly David William and Sonja Davidow Wayne Davison and Cynthia BayneDavison John Dawson and Jennie Savage Jerome and Catherine Debs Martha Deevy Tom and Fran Dempsey Paul and Gretchen DeStefano Christopher and Eileen DiGiorgio Andrew and Carol Duncan Stefan and Wendy Dyckerhoff Albert Ebneter William and Clayre Fathers Robert and Elisha Finney Owen and Mary Ann Fiore Connie Fitzgerald Peter and Kathryn Fitzgerald Eugene and Judith Flath Lisa Gainey Mark Gainey
Brett and Michelle Galloway James Gosling and Judith Borcz George Gould Kathryn Gould
John and Kate Greswold Michael and Pamela Gullard Nahum Guzik Joanne Harrington Eric and Anne Harrison The Hass Family Fund Terry and Dorothy Hayes David and Julie Helfrich Patrick and Elizabeth Heron Andrew and Karen Hill Steven Hoffmann and Patricia Lee-Hoffmann Molly Hudner Thompson Phil Hudner Gregory and Paula Hughes
125,687 Paving stones in the newly constructed Schilling Square, a beautiful open space at the heart of campus. The former Benedictine Square is flanked by brand-new classrooms, with sunny walking paths leading to the chapel and connecting to all corners of the school.
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Leadership Circle 2014 – 2015 William G. Irwin Charity Foundation Bruce and Davina Isackson Wilfred and Judi Jaeger Craig and Nichola Johnson Harvey Jones, Jr. Michael and Annalisa King
Kenneth and Natalie Klein Robert Klein and Danielle Guttman Paul and Andrea Koontz Shlomo Kramer Steven and Alison Krausz John Kriewall and Elizabeth Haehl Randall and Donna Kruep Carl and Shirley Larson Robert and Corinne Larson Robert and Jeanette Latta Laurel Stem Fund Abbot Matthew Leavy, O.S.B. Bruce Leak and Sandra Fairon Jonathan Leblang and Leslie Kilgore Alfred Li and Jenny Lam Hank Lin ‘80 and Jessie Hsu Lorry Lokey The Maas Family Fund Richard and Amy Magnuson The Charles E. Maria Living Trust David and Lori Marquardt Thomas Mawhinney and Kristi Mitchem Thomas and Sandra McCarthy John and Joan McGraw Tim Molak Hank and Gigi Morgan Stephen and Jami Nachtsheim
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Thomas Neff and Donna Wengert-Neff Guy and Linda Nohra Edward Oates and Jennifer Hammer Matt and Betty O’Rourke Amit Pandey and Pamela Dorrell Sang Joon Park and Wonkyong O John and Meredith Pasquesi Keith and Debbi Patten Tom and Kristi Patterson Mark Peek Dale Pfau and Cathryn Gawne William and Margaret Phelps Oscar and Janice Pieper Stanley and Megan Pierson Hank and Lisa Plain Stewart and Carolyn Putney Andrew and Deborah Rappaport Carol Roberts William and Gail Roberts Neil and Beckie Robertson Ray and Meredith Rothrock Souheil and Regina Saliba James and Maureen Sansbury Chris Schaepe and Jennie Chiu Alexander ‘78 and Leslie Schilling Art and Cynthia Schultz Dale Schwab David Schwab and Ahn CohenSchwab Edward and Sally Screven Benjamin and Christine Sloss Nellis Smith Sodexo Greg and Lisa Stanger Rod Strickland and Stephanie Weiss Father William Sullivan, O.S.B. David and Virginia Taylor Shane and Mona Tedjarati Kenneth Tehaney ‘66 Nariman and Gail Teymourian Robert and Mary Rose Theis
John and Debbie Thibault Geoffrey Tickner and Meagan Wilson George and Courtney Tidmarsh Francesca Turbok Daniel Turner Tamara Turner Donald and Patricia Turnquist Bill and Julia Veghte Andrew Verhalen and Janet Brownstone Verhalen Family Foundation Kurt and Beth von Emster Bruce and Anne Wagner Mark and Lisa Wan Xuehua and Lan Wang Scott and Pamela Weiss N. Parker Willis and Anne Senti-Willis
Patricia Wilson Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Woodside Priory Monastic Community John and Valerie Wookey Don and Jane Yates Eric and Jean Young Bruce Yoxsimer and Jill Caskey Alan and Judy Zafran
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St. Benedict Society
The St. Benedict Society recognizes those who make Planned Gifts and bequests to Woodside Priory School. The Society recognizes this special form of philanthropy and the following members with gratitude.
Philip Chu ‘96 Paul and Marcia Cook Tom and Fran Dempsey Susan Falaschi Dr. Klara Fetter Estate Dominique and Diana Filloux John and Dianne Fisher The Gambetta Family Estate Phil Golden ‘76 The Harold Harvey Estate Vinod and Saila Kariat John and Joan McGraw ‘80 The Robert Miller Estate Tim Molak Nancy Kopcho Rodgers Andy and Leslie Schilling ‘78 Rod Tayler The Mary Alice Thornton Estate The Matilda Wilbur Estate 30
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Special Campaign Report Dear Priory Community, What a difference a year makes! This fall we began our academic year with our first new classrooms in over 40 years. The finished result surpassed all expectations. This new learning environment, consisting of ten classrooms and a faculty lounge surrounded by a large communal plaza, was carefully designed to create just the right amount of flexible space, natural light, outstanding broadband, and plenty of room for learning. Our goal was to make a better environment for our students and teachers, one where they can prosper in a dynamic educational paradigm. These classrooms were also designed with the highest standards of sustainability, and over time will have a near zero or negative carbon footprint. We are grateful for the Campaign Leadership Team who successfully led the fundraising efforts behind these improvements. This team has been hard at work for over three years raising the funds for the first two phases of our Building Ingenuity: Priory Campaign. The first phase was all the classroom renovations completed over the summer of 2013. The second was the Benedictine Classrooms completed this summer. These efforts were led by our chair Mike Calbert and his co-chairs Michelle Galloway and Mike Carusi. We are grateful for their countless hours planning and meeting with families to discuss each and every contribution. It is only because of their hard work and tireless dedication that we achieved our fundraising goals on time for this part of the campaign. While our Campaign Leadership Team was meeting with families, we also had another dedicated volunteer monitor how these gifts were invested. David Brett, Priory trustee and parent, thoroughly and consistently managed all aspects of the construction. David serves as the chair of the Building and Grounds Committee and met every week with our architects and builders to review all plans and progress. The result? This project was completed under budget. David was determined to make sure all donations were wisely and prudently spent and he succeeded. Always we begin again…now we are pivoting our focus towards the crown jewel of our capital campaignour new STREAM Center (Science Technology Robotics Engineering Art and Math). For this third phase of this campaign we are led by Eric Harrison, parent of two Priory students. Our hope is to begin construction by the summer of 2016 and have it completed in time for our 60th Anniversary, fall of 2017. The impact of a new STREAM Center on pedagogy is clearly significant and will be immediate. Our goal is to have enough labs to service the growing need and interest of all our students in science, robotics and the fine arts. Neither tuition nor annual fund gifts helped fund these improvements. These were separate giving opportunities and we are so very grateful for all the families who made Priory a philanthropic priority. Thank you! What are we building? We are Building Ingenuity. Sincerely,
Siobhán Lawlor Director of Development
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Special Campaign Report Leadership Donors to the Campaign Anonymous 5 Brian and Cindy Axe Rich and Catherine Boyle David Brett and Lisa Casentini Mike and Barbara Calbert Mike and Mary Carusi Charles E. Maria Living Trust Victor ‘82 and Christina Cheng Kwon Uk Choi and Ji Sook William and Sonja Davidow John Dawson and Jennie Savage William and Clayre Fathers Peter and Kathy Fitzgerald Brett and Michelle Galloway James and Judy Gosling Eric and Anne Harrison Paul and Andy Koontz Robert and Corinne Larson Laurel Stem Fund Rick and Amy Magnuson Thomas Mawhinney and Kristi Mitchem Jami and Stephen Nachtsheim Tom Neff and Donna Wengert-Neff Guy and Linda Nohra Lee Ann and Hugo Patterson Tom and Kristi Patterson Mark Peek Hank and Lisa Plain Stewart and Carolyn Putney Neil and Beckie Robertson Ray and Meredith Rothrock Souheil and Regina Saliba Chris Schaepe and Jennie Chiu Andy ‘78 and Leslie Schilling Edward and Sally Screven Ben and Christine Sloss Nariman and Gail Teymourian John and Debbie Thibault George Tidmarsh and Courtney Moulds Tidmarsh Mark and Lisa Wan Xuehua and Lan Wang Scott and Pamela Weiss Geoffrey Tickner and Meagan Wilson Patricia Wilson Woodside Priory Monastic Community
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Campaign Donors Anonymous Adobe Systems, Inc. Peter and Sabrina Agoston Ken and Suzanne Akers Fred and Muffie Alvarez Caitha Ambler Charles ‘65 and Kathleen Arnold Marilou Ayao Bank of America Harris and Megan Barton Bill and Ruth Benz Aaron and Delia Berez Bob and Jane Bessin Amanda Bolsinger John and Kristin Brew Ryan and Kindra Briggs Thomas ‘64 and Alfa Broderick Molly Buccola Geoff Bulkeley ‘83 Scott and Susan Carey Brett Queener and Lisandra Carlos Queener Sal Casente and Alison Spong Renato and Josie Castaneda M.J. and Evan Castelo Anurag and Donna Chandra Rowland Cheng and Shelli Ching Robert ‘79 and Kathleen Chewey Drew Ciancia James Cirino Hovey and Lisa Clark Bill and Sherri Coats Damian Cohen Patrick and Monica Corman Hugh and Laura Cornish Suzanne and Bob Couch Joe Cowan ‘64 Robert Croll ‘08 Shannon and Kelly Cunningham Andrew and Sonja Daniel Craig and Sue Dauchy Mary David Claire Dennis ‘09 Paul and Gretchen DeStefano Chris and Eileen DiGiorgio Lauren Donovan James and Anita Dover Roy DuBose James Eaneman ‘04 Sani and Jill El Fishawy Dan and Trish Emerson Sandra Fairon and Bruce Leak Mohammad and Yvonne Faisal
Susan Falaschi Bob and Kathy Feldman Nathan Feldman ‘09 Mark Gainey Maria Garcia Chris Georgules Hilary and Robert Giles Simon and Nadja Goe Kathy Gonzalez Kerry Gormley John Granucci ‘83 Rose Guerra and StefanSchuch Sally Harris and Valerie Quinby Meghan Heath Patrick and Beth Heron Adam and Alexis Herring Daniel ’83 and Katherine Heyler Chris and Stephanie Hill Steven and Patricia Hoffmann George and Janet Hohnsbeen Greg and Paula Hughes Erin Irber Jim and Anne Irving Wilf and Judi Jaeger Tony Juri ‘79 Vinod and Saila Kariat Michael and Wei Kelly Charly and Francis ’98 Kevers Mike and Annalisa King Erin Kinstler ‘09 Tony and Sheryl Klein Karl and Colleen Kosling Tim Kovachy Luke and Laurie Kowalski Angelo Ladeza ‘08 Matt and Kawai Lai Will and Megyn Lansing Bob and Jeanette Latta Gulliver and Simone LaValle Roger and Kim Lazarus Andy ‘99 and Karissa Leahy Chuck and Susan Leiter Fr. Thomas Lemos Jean Henri Lhuillier ’88 and Beatriz Lucero Peter Ling Michael Loftis Richard Lun ‘87 Jane Ma Munish and Nidhi Manrao Steve and Joanna Marsheck Joseph and Sandy Martignetti Carole Mauss Steve and Hilarie McAdams Bruce and Susan McAuley 35 35
Special Campaign Report Tynan McAuley ‘08 Joe McCarthy and Siobhán Lawlor Richard ‘64 and Marsha McCoy D.C. ‘94 and Catherine McEachern Bud ’83 and Theresa McElroy Amanda McFadden Sean Mclain Brown Matt and Ann McWright Jose Arnaldo Mejia-Torres Xavier ’85 and Diana Melendez Silva Tomomi Menjo ‘08 Tim Molak Carlos and Lil Montalvo Casey Montalvo Joe ’76 and Lindsay Montero David Moseley Christine and Alex Muir Parker Korinn Myers Nick and Jackie Naclerio Matthew Nelson John and Nancy Newman Laura and Jesse Newton Oracle Corporation Matching Gifts Program John O’Mara Benjamin Owens Mik Oyler Scott and Alicia Parker Jean-Marc and Christel Parmentier Hugo and Lee Ann Patterson Gus and Tina Paulson Dale and Cathy Pfau Bill and Peg Phelps Stan and Megan Pierson Alexandra Plain ‘08 David Porter ‘83 Roxy and Michelle Rapp Peter and Betty Ann Reinhardt Rick and Michele Riebhoff Derry Roberson Matt and Terri Roth Nathaniel Rothrock ‘08 Kyle and Sarah Ryland Ryanne Saddler Soraya Saeed Tomoko Sakudo Jim and Maureen Sansbury Douglas and Kelly Sargent Gordon and Wendy Saul George Schisler and Laurie Shelton Brian and Thea Schlaak Jason and Teri Scott Ali and Madiha Shah Chris and Beverly Shea Adam Siler Cynthia Sleight ‘05 36
Murat and Zeynep Sonmez William and Sally Souders Carl ‘99 and Luciana Spanoghe ‘99 Nate Spears Allison Stastny Mark and Natasha Stogner John and Lorilee Sugden Reed and Sean Sullivan Mike Szabados ‘09 Julianna Szekely Philip and Najwa Tamer Gabe and Virginia Tang Ken Tehaney ‘66 Alexandra Thayer Francoise Thompson Alyssa Thunen ‘09 Malachi Thurston
Building Ingenuity, Campaign for Priory Phase 1: Renovation of all Classrooms Summer of 2013 Completed on Time Phase 2: Benedictine Classrooms 2014-2015 Academic year Completed UNDER BUDGET Phase 3: STREAM Center Completed by Fall of 2017
Hilary Toms ‘08 Jason Toy Christine and John Tran Hemiup Paul and Sylvia Trudelle Todd Turner Keith and Valerie Van Sickle Bob and Betty Van Wagenen Nick Vidinsky Kurt and Beth von Emster Thomas Wade ’63 and Rosamond Jackson Bovey Claire Watson ‘09 Mark and Karen Winham Jeff and Janey Wise Douglas and Lisa Wood John and Valerie Wookey Nick and Casey Wynn John ’63 and Maxine Wynne Shugang and Pinjia Yan Crystal Yang Jiatang and Yin Yin Mark and Camille Yost Eric and Jean Young Alan and Judy Zafran Ruben and Claudia Zambrano Al and Peggy Zappelli Steve and Debra Zuckerman
“My family and I witnessed first-hand the positive impact the Performing Arts Center had on programming as a direct result of Priory’s first capital campaign which focused predominately on the performing arts. So when asked to Co-Chair the second capital campaign to invest in modern, collaborative educational spaces, I was excited to get involved. I thought these upgrades were a critical and necessary next step for the school. The work done by the Co-Chairs and the capital campaign committee was incredible and the generosity of the Priory community to the capital campaign has been overwhelming. It has been a real honor to be involved in the Priory’s capital campaign.”
Mike Calbert ANNUAL REPORT 2014 – 2015
Supporting the Priory Giving to Woodside Priory School For 58 years, Woodside Priory School has been graced by the presence of our Benedictine Monks, driven by the ambitions of talented teachers and administrators and backed by the generous support of the school’s donors. The Priory enjoys a robust culture of philanthropy sustained by your faithful commitment. We are grateful.
Save the Date March 19, 2016 Priory’s Gala returns to Sharon Heights Country Club in 2016. Mark your calendars for this community-wide celebration of the school. If you are interested in donating a trip or an item, underwriting or advertising, please contact Nancy Talbott, Gala Coordinator at: gala@priorypanther.com
Ways to Give CASH Gifts to Priory may be made by cash, check, credit card or appreciated stock. Make a donation online at: www.prioryca.org/support/give STOCKS OR SECURITIES A gift of appreciated stock offers a two-fold tax saving: avoiding capital gains tax on the increase in value of the stock and providing an income tax deduction for the full market value of the stock at the time of the gift. MATCHING CORPORATE GIFTS Many companies offer employees a matching gift benefit that could double the contribution to Priory. Check with your Human Resource Department to see if your employer matches charitable gifts. GIFTS-IN-KIND Items may be donated to Priory, such as computers, software, professional services, and athletic equipment, which provide operational savings and meet the specific needs of Priory. The school does not assign a dollar value to gifts-in-kind. PLANNED GIFTS Donors may consider giving bequests through wills or trusts, life insurance, retirement plan donations and life income gifts. Estate planning can be a way to reduce or avoid estate and inheritance taxes. We encourage you to speak with your financial planner when considering any type of planned gift. We honor those individuals who have made a lasting commitment to our school by including charitable gifts to the Priory in their estate. Those who remember the Priory through a will, trust, designation or other planned gift are invited to join our St. Benedict Society, which recognizes this special form of lasting philanthropy.
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The Annual Report is published by the Development Office for the community of parents, alumni, friends and family of Woodside Priory School. Siobhán Lawlor Director of Development
Design & Layout: Normandie Ross, ColorPrint
Suzanne Couch Associate Director of Development, Annual Giving
Printing: Mark Allen, ColorPrint
Erin Irber Associate Director of Development, Alumni Relations Soraya Saeed Campaign Associate Kari Reitz Development Associate Questions and comments may be addressed to Suzanne Couch scouch@prioryca.org
Contributing Writer: Thea Sullivan, Suzanne Couch Proofreader: Kelly Sargent Photos Courtesy: Jim Kirkland, Copperline Media, Fr. Martin Mager, Peter Reinhardt, Tim Molak, Siobhán Lawlor, Suzanne Couch, Kelly Sargent, Sean McLean Brown, Jeannette Sinclair, Geoff Westerfield
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