PRI RITIES A Magazine of Woodside Priory School • Annual Report
January 2007
The Power of a
GIFT
Celebrating 49 Years of Benedictine Education
Woodside Priory School Celebrating 49 Years of Benedictine Education In This Issue The power of gifts are considered from five perspectives, but in fact they act as a whole in supporting the Priory. Educationally and fiscally, the school is successful by many measures. Some important goals were achieved over the past 18 months. See Editor’s Note, page 3, Head of School’s Letter, page 7 and Board Chair’s Letter, page 9.
Winter at a Glance, Page 4-5
Barbara Falk, who has been known to every family and student for nearly 30 years, is retiring. Priory athletes reach new heights—especially in basketball. The Zambian connection continues. So does construction, through rain and wind and weather. This and more in Winter at a Glance, pages 4-5. Answers to burning questions such as “Where do Priory students come from?” “What’s the tuition these days?” and “Are there still more boys than girls?” are answered in Fast Facts, page 6.
Faculty, Page 10
A picture is worth….well, Director of Finance & Operations Josie Castaneda’s visual report of the Priory’s finances replaces at least 1,000 words. Page 8. The Priory faculty bring gifts of heart and talent to their work, and students express their appreciation. Yvonne Faisal, who teaches advanced mathematics and is also a Priory parent, talks about the gift of the Priory community from both perspectives. Page 10.
Campus Ministry, Pages 14
The chapel and the Campus Ministry program bring meaning, focus and stability to campus life. Therese Inkmann, Campus Ministry Coordinator, talks about her work, and several students and teachers comment on the impact of these programs. Page 14. Sometimes a single gift can have amazing impact. There were plenty of examples in the 2005-2006 fiscal year, and they reflect the spirit of gifts from earlier generations. When “Mama” Gambetta elected to leave land and funds for Priory students’ education, she couldn’t have known what a powerhouse that gift would become—but she surely would have been pleased. Page 18.
Lasting gifts, Page 19
Several gifts rolled into one have a power bigger than the sum of the individual parts. The annual fund, the auction and the parent volunteer hours are good examples. They not only make school as we know it possible on an annual basis, they also make good planning possible because the donors have never let the Priory down. As some leave the system, others arrive with the same enthusiasm for Priory students and Benedictine education. Page 22. The gifts to the campus being provided by people who support the Golden Jubilee campaign projects are critically important. They provided much-needed space and educational support now, and they are the foundation of the next 50 years. Funding is still needed to complete the Trinity Project construction and renovation. The entire project can’t be completed unless the funding gap is closed. Page 26. On the cover: This issue focuses on the positive impact of gifts, from the perspective of the giver and the receiver. Students and teachers benefit from the generosity of everyone listed in the 2005-2006 annual report, and they in turn share their time, talents and treasures with each other and those beyond the Priory community that they are inspired to support.
Board of Directors Abbott Matthew Leavy, OSB Father Mark Cooper, OSB Brother Edward Englund, OSB Father Martin Mager, OSB Father William Sullivan, OSB Board of Trustees Mr. Dave Arnold Mr. Gene Becker* Dr. Kristin Brew Mrs. Janet Brownstone Mr. Peter Campagna, Board Chair Mr Wayne Davison Ms. Betsy Haehl Mrs. Susan Hafleigh* Father Eric Hollas, OSB Mr. David Jim* Mrs. Ginny Kavanaugh Mrs. Indu Khanna Mr. Steven Krausz Mr. Rick Magnuson Mrs. Jami Doyle Nachtsheim Father Maurus Nemeth, OSB Mrs. Nancy Newman Ms. Janiece Bacon Oblak Mr. Dale Pfau Mr. Hank Plain Mrs. Patti Plummer Mr. Bill Roberts Mr. Ray Rothrock* Mrs. Kari Rust Mr. Ken Tehaney Mr. Paul Titterton Mr. Dan Turner Mr. Mark Wilson (on leave) Ms. Andrea Zulberti * Special Representative.
Priorities magazine is published in October, January, April and July by Woodside Priory School for its alumni parents, students, neighbors and friends. Contact the Communications Office at 650-851-6193 or the school at 650-851-8221. Editor: Carolyn Dobervich Assoc. Editor: Lindsay Farino Design/Production: J. Ennis Kirkland, Copperline Multimedia Photos: J. Ennis Kirkland, Carolyn Dobervich, Bruce Antell, parent, class of 2012, Priory archives, Mark Dobervich. Chapel Services Masses at 7:15 a.m. Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. Sunday11:00 a.m. Sunday Hungarian service 8 p.m. third Friday (Taize) ecumenical service. All are welcome.
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his magnificent photograph of Father Egon Javor, Abbot Matthew Leavy and Father Martin Mager evokes beautifully the spirit of Woodside Priory School and its Benedictine education. It was taken at a Nov. 11 mass celebrating Father Egon’s ninetieth birthday and the monastic community’s fiftieth anniversary. This year, 2006-2007, we celebrate the incredible story of the monks’ arrival in Portola Valley, where they purchased land and rolled up their sleeves to create a monastic community and a school. Throughout the school’s Golden Jubilee anniversary beginning in September 2007, we will remember and thank all of the faculty, staff, families and supporters who brought the school successfully to the 21st century. When the Trinity Project is completed, the Priory will be ready for the new millennium. As the Golden Jubilee campaign logo says, the “new” Priory reflects the needs of the community for “Now . . . and our next 50 years.”
Letter to Our Readers We want to thank Bruce Antell, a parent with a son in the class of 2012, whose photograph captured the moment. This annual report issue explores the power of a gift—of time, talent, or treasure. The story is told primarily through the comments of teachers and students—they reflect most succinctly the power and purpose of gifts in the educational community. The issue is divided into five sections which explore the different aspects of giving, receiving and sharing. The impact is holistic, however; please read the lists of annual and campaign support as part of a whole upon which the Priory depends. The purpose of this issue is to thank every individual who supports the Priory in the many ways necessary to its success. Benedictine education is pursued one day at a time, and you make a positive difference every day.
The purpose of this issue is to thank every individual who supports the Priory in the many ways necessary to its success.
—The Editors and the Interim Director of Development
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Winter at
Priory Basketball Reaches New Heights Priory boys basketball players are a formidable presence this season. The team gets an extra boost from Hungarian brothers George and Gregory Somogyi, a six-foot-five senior and seven-foot-one junior respectively, and Reggie Willhite, a six-foot-three senior. In this photo, Greg rises above two Robert Lewis Stevenson players in a pre-season game. Over Christmas vacation, the Panthers broke Sacred Heart’s 78-game winning streak in the Private Schools Athletic League.
Father Egon’s 90th; Priory’s 50th It was a joyous celebration, and both the chapel and dining hall were filled with well-wishers for the Nov. 11, 2006 event. Abbot Matthew Leavy, OSB, was joined by speakers from across the decades, including John Fisher, Dave Arnold, and Greg Hampton. Eva E. Voisin, honorary consul of the Republic of Hungary also spoke, and Portola Valley Vice-Mayor Ted Driscoll read a proclamation of congratulations from the town council.
Check www.woodsidepriory.com Recent News
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Father Egon’s Birthday Mass and Reception Father Frances Shawa’s School in Zambia Fall Semester Events on the Campus Webcam online, real-time construction coverage. Go to Quicklinks.
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Not Rain Nor Snow Nor Gloom . . . Through the cold, windy and rainy days of December and freezing January, Priory’s outstanding construction crew was at work, and the long-awaited Performing Arts Center auditorium and classrooms are going up on schedule. Watch the construction as it happens from the webcam link on the Priory website.
Valjean and Javert Face Off “Les Miserables”, the musical that swept Broadway by storm and is now the most performed and popular musical in the world, opens for a two-week run this spring on the Priory Assembly hall stage. This school edition contains all of the songs, dialogue and story of the original but has been trimmed by the original creators to run two hours in length. Shows are Wednesday, February 28 through March 10. For information, check www.woodsidepriory.com. Click on Recent News.
Registrar Barbara Falk Retires Almost 30 years ago, when Barbara Falk was the Priory’s switchboard operator, she managed campus communication by literally connecting people. Today, as the Priory’s registrar and assistant to the deans, she is still at the hub of a communications network. She is responsible for nearly all of the official record-keeping, from attendance to transcripts to PowerSchool. She provides a copy service for faculty and information service for students and parents; she knows who does what and where everybody is. Her skill, knowledge and especially her friendly smile will be missed when she retires in June 2007 after completing her 30th year. Mrs. Falk first worked at the Priory as a temporary employee, standing in for her mother-in-law, Kay, who needed several weeks of medical leave. When Kay returned to her job in the kitchen, Barb stayed and shortly moved to the switchboard. In 1981, she became assistant to Father Simon, who was Prior at that time, and later moved into her current position. “The Priory has been so fortunate to have such a dedicated and committed employee as Barb. Her presence and willingness to help in any crisis or situation will make her shoes very hard to fill. We wish her well,” said Tim Molak.
Trudelles at State Chrissa Trudelle follows a family tradition in running competitively all the way to State level, where she placed 24th of 166. Like Chrissa, brothers Steven and Peter ran in state-level competition in their junior and senior years.
Father Francis Brings Zambia to Priory Father Francas Shawa, a colleague in the international Benedictine educators association, spent several weeks on the campus in late fall sharing his school’s stories, pictures and music with Priory students and teachers. The Katibunga school serves boys and girls of all grades; the photo is of the older high school students.
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Fast Facts Fall 2006 School Community: A small school by choice and design. High School: 254 Middle School 96 52% male, 48% female Boarding Students: 49 45% female 55% male This year, international boarding students are from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, India, Germany, China and Hungary. Most U.S. residents live within a 50-mile radius of the campus with a few coming from Northern California, the Midwest and Puerto Rico. International and United States residents are about equally divided. Tuition, Financial Aid and Cost of Education Tuition: $26,700 for day students and $34,932 for boarding students (includes lunches and most school activities). Twenty-one percent of students, both day and boarding, received some financial aid. From a pool of $1.28 million, the average grant was $17,288. Eighteen percent of the financial aid budget went to targeted less-advantaged student populations. Three students were awarded Benedictine Scholarships for graduates of local Catholic schools. That scholarship pool was $45,000. The actual cost of a Priory education is nearly $4,000 per student more than tuition and fees. This difference is covered mainly by the Annual Fund, Auction and special gifts to the school. About 90% of parents and many members of the Priory’s extended community of alumni, relatives and friends help close this gap.
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Scholastic Achievement National Merit—eight commended scholars, one semifinalist; almost 13% of the senior class. Advanced Placement Test Scores—116 students took 259 exams. On a scale of 1 (highest) through 5, 90% of these exams scored 3 or better; more than 73% scored a 4 or 5.
Advanced Placement Scholars—39% of students who took the exams achieved scholar status. Fourteen were AP Scholars, 13 were Scholars with Honors, 18 were Scholars with Distinction and 2 were National Scholars—the highest designation. SAT Scores—Mathematics average: 658, Critical Reasoning average: 628; Writing average: 630 Courses and Activities H-Block Clubs and Activities—36 Some are for course credit, some are without credit to allow students a chance to explore without concern for their grade point average. Advanced Placement Courses—19 New Course Electives— nine, including Marine Biology, Oceanography, History of Rock & Roll, History of Islam, Visions of Excess, Theology through Lit and Film, Beginning Computer Programming, Master Acting Lab, and Writing for Performance. Most popular activity—athletics, with nearly all Middle School and about 75% of High School students participating in team sports. Visual and Performing Arts also score high in student participation. Student-Teacher Ratios Class size—Average is 12.4 students. The vast majority of classes are between 14 and 18 students. Some classes in grades 10-12 have smaller numbers of students. Teacher/Student Ratio—The full-time-equivalent teacher/student ratio is 9 to 1. The ratio of teachers and student support staff to students is 6 to 1. Admissions Locally, the day student applicant pool for both the High School and Middle School remained stable. There was a significant increase in boarding student applications from American as well as international applicants. Campus leadership continues to reach out to our international community as a way of becoming a truly global community. The establishment and active role of Priory Parent Associations around the world is very welcome and encouraging.
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hat a banner year 2005 2006 was for Woodside Priory! All indicators say that the Priory as an educational institution is (to borrow a business management term) “up and to the right.” In the first semester of 2006-2007, those indicators are still strong. Here are a few achievements over the past 18 months. • In spring 2006, we achieved the maximum accreditation (6 years) from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, following a through self-examination and on-campus scrutiny by a visiting team of educators. • In the Middle School, a concentrated effort to revitalize and consolidate the curriculum last year has paid off this year. “Core classes” –extended blocks of time to concentrate on language arts and academic skill-building—were created. Students’ standardized test scores this fall show very positive results, and faculty feedback is equally positive. • High School students have a broader variety of elective classes to choose from. They are attaining a richer community service experience since the program was integrated with classroom academics. Students now have more time for preparation, personal reflection and classroom discussions about issues of social justice. • We continue to work with B-E-NET, the international Benedictine educators’ association. See our story on Father Francis Shawa, pages 4-5. • The new Academic Resource Center, now in its second year, is a huge asset. A learning specialist and counselor provide one-on-one support for all students. This team also helps teachers and parents offer effective support.
From the Head of School • Last year, the faculty took a hard look at homework assignments and scheduling during the school day in an effort to reduce student stress. We are watching this year to see if the changes are effective. • We continue to be a first-choice, highly regarded college prep school on the midPeninsula. We continue to expand our international community and maintain those ties. As we are able to build our endowment and scholarship funds, we look forward to sharing a Priory education with an increasingly diverse student body. We are being guided this year by a new booklet, Being Benedictine, published by our parent abbey, Saint Anselm College and Abbey. It is an insightful look at how monastic and lay people live out the Rule of Saint Benedict and the meaning of its values. I see everyone in the Priory community—trustees, parents, students, faculty and staff—helping to support this goal. The vignettes throughout this annual report offer just a glimpse of the ubiquitous sharing of personal time, talents and treasures. With this foundation, we will be all we can be. I thank you for all that you do.
The vignettes throughout this annual report offer just a glimpse of the ubiquitous sharing of personal time, talents and treasures.
Peace,
Tim Molak Head of School
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Financials
Fundraising Report *
Fiscal Year from July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006
Priory Gift Support 2004 – 05 Annual Fund Unrestricted $ 1,278,615 Restricted - Scholarship $ 33,958 Total $ 1,312,573 Gross Proceeds: Events Golf Classic $ 66,830 Auction $ 392,166 Total $ 458,996 Total Annual Support $1,771,569 Total Special Gifts $ 150,000 Total Gift Support: $1,921,569 (does not include Golden Jubilee Campaign revenue, listed to the right.)
Golden Jubilee Campaign Gift Revenue
(Defined as Campaign gifts and pledge payments received between July 1 2005 and June 30, 2006, not including pledges made but not paid in that period. A cumulative report of Campaign gifts is in the Campaign Update, page 34.)
Unrestricted to Capital Campaign Trinity Project Total Capital Campaign Gifts
$520,621 $2,697,104 $3,217,725
Endowment Temporarily Restricted Total Endowment and Temporarily Restricted
$258,795 550,617
Total Priory Gift Revenue
$5,948,706
(Includes Campaign and Annual gifts)
$809,412
* Figures in this report are presented in standard fundraising categories by the Development Office, rather than in financial categories. The Development Office and Business Office reconcile their figures monthly.
Operating Budget for 2005–2006 ** Income †
Expenditures † Investment Income 4% Physical Plant Expenses 15%
Education and Student Services 61%
Residential and Rental Fees, Bookstore, Misc. Income 3%
Benedictine Contributed Services 1% Tuition and Fees 78%
Annual Gifts and Auction 14%
Operating Expenses 24%
Actual Total Expenditures $11.6 million
Actual Total Income $12.2 million
** Hood and Strong, LLP., Auditors • Fiscal Year is from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 † Annual Income and Expenditures do not reflect Capital Campaign fundraising and expenses.
Letter From the Board Chair Priory Community
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n behalf of the Board of Trustees I want to warmly thank all of you for your support of Woodside Priory School. That support begins when you who are parents entrust your children’s education to our teachers and administrators, and that support continues in so many other ways. Your volunteerism helps create the kind of community spirit that St. Benedict envisioned. Your generosity helps the school reach out to those who need financial aid, and that increases many kinds of diversity at the school. Your visionary support is helping us rebuild and replace our aging infrastructure. The Golden Jubilee campaign phase one is entering the home stretch as the Performing Arts Center buildings begin to rise from our former parking lot. Also our hopes rise for the completion of the campaign, a campaign that has already raised over 75% of its goal. We need to reach the finish line if we are to complete all the projects envisioned by the campaign, and we count on the continued support of our generous benefactors, and look for new support from the entire Priory Community. The Board of Trustees is very proud of how much progress has been made in the past several years. Financially, the operations of the school are much stronger than several years ago, and our long-range planning indicates that this will continue in the coming years. The strength is built on the responsible planning of our administrators and the continued efforts of our advancement offices. The Admissions Office is responsible for finding the qualified students to join us each year and the Development Office for reaching out to the Priory community and beyond for their assistance.
Our family has been at the Priory for eight years, with our oldest son, Clint, in college now, and Wes in seventh grade. I have noticed over this time that a majority of the Board of Trustees are not parents of current students. Members of the local community who recognize the value of an independent school in Portola Valley donate their time and effort to help guide the school forward. Their experience and insight are invaluable. Often they help the Priory focus past our current concerns and identify the challenges that are coming in the future. Also, the monastic community, both through the Board of Trustees and through the governing Board of Directors, helps us all understand the tradition that comes with being Benedictine. That often strengthens our resolve to withstand the pressures of modern society, while still preparing students for a world in need of their gifts. With the diverse sources of support we enjoy, I am confident the Priory’s strength will continue to grow in the coming years.
Financially, the operations of the school are much stronger than several years ago, and our long range planning indicates that this will continue.
Sincerely,
Peter Campagna Chair, Board of Trustees
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The Priory Faculty Offers Gifts of Heart and Talent Priory teachers have special gifts, and they know how to share them. Students benefit in their relationships with these teachers, who encourage them to discover and develop their own passions and talents. A Priory education demands teachers with more than academic and teaching excellence—it demands their ability to have genuine relationships with many students and to be a role model for all students. The process is transparent; teachers and students understand well the ways in which the Priory works for them. The Board of Trustees has for several years striven to keep faculty salaries in the upper quartile of comparable Bay Area schools. On-campus housing and faculty-driven professional development also make a significant difference in attracting and retaining the best administration, faculty and staff. The Priory exudes a positive attitude and sense of “home” that many schools lack. Perhaps that is why the students selected “Things Just Keep Getting’ Better” and “There’s No Place Like Home” for their themes last year and this year, respectively.
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2005–2006 Annual Report
Yvonne Faisal Has Teacher’s and Parent’s Views
Annual Fund, Golden Jubilee Campaign, and Volunteer Contributors Annual Fund Contributors The generosity of every donor in these pages is genuinely appreciated and highly valued. They reflect donations dated in our records from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. The accuracy of these acknowledgments is very important to us, and we try hard to avoid mistakes. Should a mistake occur nonetheless, we apologize and ask you to let us know so we can correct our records. To err is human; to forgive is Benedictine. Thank you very much. –The Development Staff
Founders’ Club: $10,000 or more
Anonymous (6) William and Susan Ahlstrom Matthew and Margaret Bannick Thomas Bevilacqua and Therese Mrozek Gregory Bonfiglio and Patricia Murray Robert Bradford Michael and Barbara Calbert Community Foundation for Monterey County Robert and Katherine Feldman Kenneth and Karen Glaser Richard and Marcia Gold Michael and Emily Goldberg George and Sue Hearst Stephen and Sivechat Hearst David and Karen Jim Craig and Nichola Johnson Steven and Alison Krausz John Kriewall and Elizabeth Haehl Jacques and Sandy Littlefield The Maas Family Fund Rick and Amy Magnuson David and Lori Marquardt John and Joan McGraw Julio Mendez Munoz and Victoria Cerame Colon Charles Munger and Charlotte Lowell Howard Neckowitz and Cheryl Kempton-Neckowitz Edward Oates and Jennifer Hammer Danny and Kelly Pettit Dale Pfau and Cathryn Gawne Hank and Lisa Plain Andrew and Deborah Rappaport
Ray and Meredith Rothrock Alexander and Leslie Schilling William and Dana Starling Joseph Tabacco and Peggy Schmidt David and Virginia Taylor Daniel and Tamara Turner Andrew Verhalen and Janet Brownstone Mark and Lisa Wan Matilda Wilbur Eric and Jean Young
Benedictine Associates: $5,000 to $9,999
Eugene Becker and Vicki Vasilakos Becker Christopher Berka and Rebecca Akers John and Kristin Brew John and Lisa Buehler Tobias Chiu and Cindy Cheung Peter Detkin eScrip George and Kathryn Gould William and Michelle Green Edwin and Marsha Hannay Terry and Dorothy Hayes Rosemary Hewlett Hewlett Packard Company Jeffrey and Mary Hiller Richard and Kate Holmstrom Intel Corporation Craig and Pamela Jones Raman and Indu Khanna Thomas Lyon and Jo Ann Kahn Steven MacKay and Anna Muelling Timothy and Marjorie Montgomery William and Perla Novotny Stanley and Megan Pierson Christopher and Katherine Rust Ho Chul Sohn and Young Eun Moon Jeremy and Lynn Spielman Donald and Patricia Turnquist Robert and Susan Wolfe John and Valerie Wookey Alan and Andrea Zulberti
Directors’ Club: $2,500 to $4,999
Anonymous (3) John and Linda Bader Douglas and Marjorie Brent Gisela Brugger Peter and Pamela Campagna Douglas Carlisle and Laurie Sanders
Chih-Yueh Chang and Shu-Fen Chen Colin Chapman and Kirsten Malone Steven Clark Philip Constantinou Hsien-Ling Dai and Lee-Jong Ho Chris and Eileen DiGiorgio Mark and Carolyn Dobervich Edward Goodstein and Francesca Eastman Brian and Carol Fischer Mark Frappier and Suzanne JuptnerFrappier Robert and Elizabeth Gamburd Jay Gerstenschlager and Donna Petkanics David and Karen Gregory Rupert and Yvonne Hall Woodson and Judith Hobbs The Hobbs-Minor Family Soon-Kwan Hong and Jeong-Seon Yoon Hong Charles and Jacki Horton Hungarian Catholic Mission Jack and Ginny Kavanaugh Changhyun Kim and Eunyong Lee Se-Joon Kim and Kyung Ok Lee Yong-Soo Kim and Seung-Yeun Oh Yoon Ku Kim and Mi-Sun Hong Koret Foundation Jaesun and Nami Lee William and Leslie Lee Chin Soo Lim and Yun Seung Lim Shan-Chiang Lin and Tzu-Chin Chan Tzu-Shan and Jen-Yin Lin Jeannik Littlefield Charles and Jane Lombard Bruce McAuley and Susan Kritzik John and Lynne McIntosh The Melmon Family Foundation Debra Wynne Melmon Tim and Catherine Molak Carlos and Cecilia Montalvo Charles and Nancy Munger Father Maurus Nemeth, O.S.B. Karoly and Eva Nikolich Jaepil Park and Jinju Chung George and Kathryn Schreiner John and Madelene Schwabacher
Woodside Priory School is filled with teachers who love and look forward to their work, and this quality is a great gift to students. Yvonne Faisal is an example—and she is typical of all faculty on the Priory roster. A former engineer in the high tech industry, Ms. Faisal now teaches upper level math and leads a very popular “Life 101” club at the Priory. She says she appreciates the Benedictine values, and she projects a calm, grounded spirituality. The complete package makes her popular with students and colleagues. Yvonne says a special gift the Priory brings to her is the strong support system among the teachers, administrators and parents. “Unlike a corporate environment, people here will jump in and help you whenever you need it.” She does the same. For example, when the faculty began a major overhaul of the campus schedule, she took her engineering problemsolving skills from industry and used them to manage a range of conflicts, needs and variables through several months of changes. Ms. Faisal’s daughter is a seventh grade student at WPS. As a parent, Ms. Faisal says the Priory “is a truly warm place. Everyone involved with the school really cares about each student.”
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William Shu and Ingrid Lai Robert and Nancy Talbott Joseph and Kathryn Toms Donald and Sharon Traeger James and Patricia White Harry Whitehouse and Wendy Rabinov Yao Chun Wu and Shu-chen Lai Wu
Headmaster’s Club: $1,250 to $2,499
“Talking about parental support at Woodside Priory is like trying to express appreciation for the air that we breathe. . . The conscientious and caring manner in which our parents support the social, emotional and intellectual growth of their kids makes our task as an educational institution a profound pleasure.”
Brian Schlaak
Academic Dean Psychology Teacher
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Anonymous (4) William and Ruth Benz Joern-Eric and Amy Brugger Corbet and April Cadwell Thomas and Gladys Callan Christopher and Michelle Capelle John and Ann Croll Wayne and Cynthia Davison Debco School Equipment Mari-Lynne Earls John and Pamela Foster Gregory Franklin and Sue Lowe Richard and Margaret Frisbie William and Natalie Graham Richard Gray and Abbe Patterson David and Susan Hafleigh Michael and Margaret Herzen Paul and Rebecca Hickman Andrew and Karen Hill George Hohnsbeen and Janet Walworth Huba and Sarolta Horompoly Kenneth and Natalie Klein Bryan Lamkin and Arianna Carughi Russell and Christine Lampert John and Roberta Landers Daniel and Susan Lockwood Keith Low and Mary Pham David and Ann Lowe Hans and Martha Luemers David Maahs Thomas Malzbender Thomas and Susan Mandle William and Pamela Martinson Hiroshi Menjo and Ekuko Menjo A. Christine Miller Scott and Suzanne Montgomery Kevin Murray Timothy and Elaine Murray Craig and Michelle Opperman Noraseth and Chotima Pathmanand James and Patricia Plummer
Melvyn and Irene Krauss Benjamin Lam Harry Lange Tom and Cathina Lee David and Linda Lewis Jean Henri Lhuillier and Beatriz Lucero Kenneth and Victoria Lowney Dean and Susan Miller James Milliken R. Bruce Mosbacher and Nancy Ditz Neiman Marcus Mladen Nizic and Misako Nakahara Northrop Grumman Cornelius and Allison Olcott Benjamin Owens Debby Piccolotti Charles and Susan Pillsbury Joseph and Mary Pistritto Jeffrey Poetsch and Priory Patrons: $600 to $1,249 Alison Long-Poetsch Tadashi Akimoto Jeffrey Purvin and Francesca Dave and Donna Arnold Sterlacci Purvin James and Marjorie Barrow William Quan and Amy Kong Lynne Bernatowicz Robert and Mary Quinn Mary and Frederick Bussmann Karen Robinette Scott and Susan Carey David Rogers Johnson and Vivien Chan Doug and Kelly Sargent Christine Christian William Scull and Catherine Povejsil Teodor and Luminita Ciupitu Francis Shargo and Lisa Chambers James Colville Timothy Conde and Margaret Wong Abraham and Marian Sofaer Suzanne Springs Richard Cooley Kevin Corkery and Ann Dingerson Harley and K. Sophie Stallman Larry Tannenbaum and Craig Dauchy Cherie Zappas Stephen and LuAnn DeMartini Jim and Anne Tearse Tom and Fran Dempsey Kenneth Tehaney Robert and Joan Desky Joseph and Edith Tobin John and Holly Dissmeyer Gary and Caroline Torre Patrick and Kimberly Dougherty Francesca Turbok Peter and Ann Marie Draeger Voula Waters Andrew and Carol Duncan Stephen and Molly Westrate Ord Elliott Don and Jane Yates Lindsay Farino Waltraud Finch Priory Sponsors: $300 to $599 Jim and Lila Fitzgerald Glenn Haegele and Sylvia Pressacco Anonymous (4) Henry and Caron Arnold Greg and Kathryn Hampton Phillip and Kristin Berman James and Lana Hess Peter Bohley Paul Holland and Linda Yates Michel and Paula Marina Boudart Hungarian Scout Troops 77 and 43 James and Maria Campbell R. Brooke and Stefanie Jeffrey Fernando and Myriam Chavez John Jernick and Clair Nagel Byron and Sylvie Cheung Scott and Sue Johnson Patrick and Monica Corman Jim Sulat and Susan Keyes Kent Putnam and Beatrice Brugger Putnam Paul Reimer William and Gail Roberts Douglas Ross and Elizabeth Bellock Alexander and Dianne Schilling Robert and Cailean Sherman Greg and Cindy Shove Debra Simons Stephen Simons Randall and Marianne Strickfaden Daniel Turner Andrew and Alice Valentine Janet Walworth Marvin Wenger and Beth-Ann Schwabacher-Wenger John Winslow Bruce Yoxsimer and Jill Caskey
Patrick Daley and Dagmar Wedel Justin and Caitlin Davis Christopher de Sibert Gerald and Nancy Dellheim Peter and Susan Dennis Hermann Diederich and Hyemyoung Kim Magdolna Dunai Albert and Susanne Ebneter John Erkman Douglas and Katharine Finlay Richard and Linda Frasch Igor-Patrick Golden Barbara Goodrich Douglas and Lisa Goodyear Anthony and Beverly Guichard Donald and Roberta Harryman Thomas Hennig David and Pauline Hom Shozen and Barbara Hosokawa Therese Inkmann Judd and Mimi Iversen Christopher and Ana Kennedy Gloria Kennett Julie Kimball Bradley and Wendy Kinstler Giuseppe and Diana Kobayashi Peter and Carol Kornfeld Edward Kovachy and Susan Light Dennis and Dale Lachtman Leo and Margaret Laporte Antonio and Lea Limgenco David and Ann Lowe Christine McGuire Michael and Anne Mellenthin William Millard Robert Moody Jonathan Nimer and Alicia Torre Mark and Nicole Patton Paul Perret and Mary Ann Hurlimann Thomas and Carol Peyser John and Heather Rafter Rick and Michele Riebhoff Mohammad and Musarrat Rizvi James and Judith Rodondi John and Lynne Romano Mia Romano Michael and Nancy Romano Ronald and Lila Schmidt Kevin and Laurie Schofield Jack Schwartz and Diane Waters-Schwartz Bill Seawick and Susan Solat
Peter and Victoria Evans Michael Ferrari Charles and Mary Garner Richard and Sharon Golden Goodrich Foundation Partners in Giving Plan Greater Bay Bancorp Foundation Mary Griffith Joan Harlem The Hass Family Fund Eighteen Are St. Benedict Medalists David Howes and Janet Andrews Howes Priory faculty and staff members receive Mark and Coco Jones St. Benedict’s medals when they attain Jones Lang LaSalle 15 years of service to the school. Sue Paul and Alice Jones Babak and Katja Kamangar Koppett (1993), shown here holding her John and Barbara Keller medal, is the latest recipient. Others George and Barbara Kelly and their start dates are (first row from Panther Benefactors: $150 to $299 Al and Jeanne Kirkland left) Al Zappelli (1990), Rebecca Harper David and Zeneida Lando Anonymous (4) Robert Lloyd (1995), Sue, Juliana Szekely (1986), Tarek Abu Zayyad Sahil and Moreen Mallam Michael Alcheck (second row) Brother Edward Englund Renato Maluli Christian and Caitha Ambler (1988), Nate Spears (1980), Tim Molak Joseph and Sandra Martignetti Mark and Christy Apton (1989), Father Maurus Nemeth (1963), Ray and Anne McIntyre Armando Araujo-Eserski Theodore and Dorothea Nell (third row) Father Martin Mager (1975) Douglas and Barbara Ayer John Oblak and Janiece Bacon Oblak Rosalia O’Grady and Paul Trudelle (1984). Others who Matt and Betty O’Rourke David and Janice Barkmann were not present to be pictured are Miklos Oyler Daniel and Melissa Begin Victor Perez Barbara Falk, Father Egon Javor, Father Carlo and Jane Besio Robert and Pat Reed Robert and Jane Bessin Pius Horvath, Louis and Klara Kovacs, Alicia Rodriguez Jack and Anne Beaver Angel Simon, Nancy Newman and Cynthia Rowe Rodger and Jeannie Bickell Peter Agoston. James and Ronnie Rudolph Elizabeth Bohley Saint-Gobain Corporation Michael Bohley Robert and Juliana Schier Fredrick and Terese Bollman Peter Schink Gerard Brevier Brian Schlaak and Thea Schlaak Ryan and Kindra Briggs William and Ruth Schooler Geoffry Browning Paul Sisco Sylvia Busch Mark and Natasha Stogner John and Mary Alice Byrne John and Marianne Stoner Callie Cain Istvan and Ildiko Szabados Timothy and Margie Cain Balazs and Eva Szoke Bruce Cameron Gabriel Tang Richard and Maureen Cauley The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation James and Carol Coleman Peter and Karen Thielen Cecil and Kimily Conkle Peter and Charlotte Thunen John and Kelly Couch Unilever United States Andras and Roberta Csaplar Foundation, Inc. Donald and Carol Dembert Hubert and Elaine Willman Paul and Pauline Dowd James and Patricia Yoxsimer Timothy and Germaine Dwyer P. P. and G. H. Yu Nancy Eigsti Gregory and Nancy Errington Thomas and Maris Shields Yuri and Oksana Sirenko David and Allison Stastny Henry Tenenbaum and Melanie Donahoe Robert and Mary Rose Theis Tad and Eleanor Thomas Stephen Trudelle Botond and Kathleen Varga Alan and Joanne Vidinsky James and Janis Walker George Willman Mark Wilson and Debbie Dalzell Patrick and Christine Yam Mark and Camille Yost Bret and Suzanne Young Al and Peggy Zappelli
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Campus Ministry Creates Meaning, Focus and Stability
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Listen. It is the sound of the chapel bells ringing on Tuesday at mid-morning. Watch. The Priory community heads from all corners of the school campus to congregate in the chapel. For Woodside Priory students, this is a weekly routine that establishes the Benedictine way of life at its core—a gift that becomes an important part of each student’s life. John Erkman, Dean of Students and Assistant Head of the School, describes weekly chapel as the equivalent of gathering for a family dinner. Good news, sad news, upcoming events, conversations with guests, behavioral expectations and limits, joyful things and confusing things all get shared. From the stories of others, students learn important lessons about the lives that make up the pulse of their school. A teacher tells them to find passion in their lives, based on her own love of the triathlon. Father Maurus recounts his personal experiences in the Hungarian revolution as a young man of eighteen. A brave student talks about losing a father to a horrific disease. A guest speaker—a former Priory student and teacher—describes how his science education led him to satisfying work as a fisherman and leader in marine preservation. Mr. Erkman brings up breaches in acceptable behavior—ahem! Ask the students and they will say that weekly chapel is occasionally solemn, often mildly funny to downright hilarious, and, for many, frequently a centering and thought-provoking influence. One example: following the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers, one alumnus at college in New York City “came home” to Priory chapel.
Panther Boosters: $1 to $149
Anonymous (17) Brandon Adams Peter Agoston Victor and Bertha Aguirre Frank Aiello Alpine Hills Tennis & Swim Club Joan Andel Lydia Anderson Bruce Antell and Sharon Clark Benjamin Archer Carlos and Dora Arredondo-Marron Elmer and Jeanne Barkmann Barbara Barrett Servando and Maria Barriga Westley Bennicas Tessa Berman Caroline Beswick Allan and Jean Bollhoffer Joshua Bookin Michael Bradley Jason Buenrostro Sean Brennan and Alice Fischer-Colbrie John and Caroline Bulkeley Kristina Campbell Sarah Campbell Jesus Candalerio Erik and Lisa Carlson Roni Carlson Artemio Castaneda Renato and Josefina Castaneda Gary and Debbie Castelli Bryan Chan and Cynthia Bittar David Cheng Raymond and Tracy Chiu Philip Chu Peter and Lisa Chupity Hovey Clark and Lisa Busby Ronald and Carol Clazie Nathaniel Coombs Clifford and Louisa Cooper Brian Cope George Cordellos Benjamin Corman Adriana Costello-Dougherty John and Deborah Crandall Eugene and Anne D’Angelo Andrew Daniel Herbert and Margaret DeStaebler Diageo North America Foundation Jennifer Dhaliwal Inga Diederich Louise Dougherty
Robert and Heidi Dougherty James and Lisa Dugoni Julia Duncan Kate Dunlop Reed Easley Michael and Laura Eickmeier Mark and Dorothy Enayati Mohammad and Yvonne Faisal Chris and Rie Feroz Thomas Flint Steven Foland Charles and Julie Fracchia Lauren Frasch Jocelyn Gamburd Maria Garcia Peter Giovannotto Golden Parachute Goldmand Sachs Educational Matching Gift Program Kerry Gormley Elaine Haegele Robert and Leveriza Hammond Erik and Bonnie Hansen Sean Harris Lauren Hecht George and Mary Heffernan Katie Henderson Charles Hess Woodson Hobbs Kieran Howard Helene Jernick Robert and Susan Keady Byung Kim Gail Kimball Emily Kirkland James and Vicki Kirkland John Kirwin Alan Klein Sue Koppett Ian Kotchian Robert and Deborah Kotchian Timothy Kovachy John Koval and Felice Rebol Paul and Mary Kusber Yong Uk Kwon Jonathan Kwong Ladera Cleaners Felipe and Susan Ladeza Jesse Lampert Joe McCarthy and Siobhan Lawlor James Lee Josephine Lee Michael Lee Victor and Louann Leipzig
“I love bringing people together, listening to people’s needs and putting together common interests. This is what campus ministry is really about.” -- Therese Inkmann
Ruben Lemmens Katie Lewine Brianna Lewke Shachar Link and Neva Howard Michael Lo Susan Lyon Guillermo and Rocio Maafs Moyra Malone Brian Mansoor Steven and Joanna Marsheck John Martin Bryan and Elizabeth Mason Daisuke Masui Kim and Margie Mather John and Karen Mathon Carole Mauss Brian and Susan Mayall Kyle McAuley Richard McCoy and Marsha Wagner John and Nancy McCrady Michael McKeon Theodore McIntosh Jessamine McLellan Frank and Adele McPartland Edwin and Janet Medlin Jose Mejia-Torres Guillermo Mendoza Alireza and Mahnaz Mikailli John Miller Carlos Montalvo Joseph and Lindsay Montero The Morales Family Hank and Gigi Morgan Aaron and Adrienne Morris John and Eileen Morrissey Timothy and Serena Muindi Christine Muir Daniel and Caryn Murphy Mehrdad Nayebi and Floura Naini Nayebi Christopher and Liz Nelson David and Judy Noice Leilani Novotny Brian O’Grady Gene and Catherine O’Grady Kevin and Kathryn O’Grady Sean O’Grady E. Whitney Olson Gerald Pang
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Therese Inkmann, Campus Ministry Coordinator, has an admirable enthusiasm for her job that permeates chapels, community service projects, class retreats, quick responses to special needs—every aspect of the school’s campus ministry. As a member of the Guidance and Counseling staff, she also is on call to help a struggling student or support the campus community through an unexpectedly emotional time. An English and Religious Studies major at Santa Clara University, Ms. Inkmann taught at other independent schools before joining the Priory. Just before joining the school almost five years ago, Ms. Inkmann spent four months at a silent monastery in California; an experience that she says brought focus to her life. During her second year at WPS, Therese re-introduced the concept of service learning, which integrates course work with students’ volunteer experience. This approach allows for better preparation and reflection, which gives students’ experiences more meaning. For example, each eighth grade student is now a pen pal through their English class with a resident at Lytton Gardens senior residential community. Together, as a class, they will meet their pen pals later in the school year. High school examples include work with newly arrived refugee families at a Catholic Charities relocation center, and helping with food service for the homeless in San Francisco’s tenderloin. For students’ personal volunteer hours, Ms. Inkmann keeps an up-to-date, researched list of a wide range of opportunities to suit Priory students’ varied interests and time commitments.
“I liked the chapel where Mr. Marsheck described his triathlon. . . . It was helpful and inspirational because it shows how real people run and get through it. In addition, he talked about how God helped him through some parts of it. Now, in cross-country, I can see what he was talking about.� David, Class of 2010
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Joan Pao-Hsu Ernest and Julie Pappas Scott and Alicia Parker Ellen Payne Marge Peralta Curtis Peterson and Lea Stublarec Alexander Piper Alexander Pistritto Portola Cafe Deli Elisabeth Powell Allyssa Rapp Rebecca Rappaport Sara Rappaport Peter and Elizabeth Reinhardt Carlos Reyes and Maria Magana Reynaldo and Bienvenida Reyes Anthony and Lesley Roberts-Mason Kenneth and Nancy Rodgers Crispin and Maria Rojas Cynthia Rostankowski Patricia Rush Joel Saal and Nancy Bovee Steven and Lisa Schatz Stephanie Schultz Francys Scott Michael and Dana Sebree Christopher and Janine Sharpe A. Vincent and Susan Siciliano Stewart and Lesley Simpson Tyler Skinner-Rosenberg Cynthia Sleight John and Laurie Snyder William and Monica Sokol Charles Soong Nathaniel Spears Kurt and Birgit Stache Scott and Ulrike Stache John Sugden Martin Sullivan Don and Ann Sundgren Julianna Szekely Target Roger Lanser and Barbara Thurston Lanser Edward Tabacco Jordan Tiffany Bonnie Traeger Christine Tran Claude and Carol Trudelle Laura Trudelle Phillips and June Tunnell Todd Turner Blake and Jillian Tyrrell Dori Urch
Paul and Nancy Valentine Tania Valetsky Philip and Maureen Valley Julie Van Epps Betty Van Wagenen Village Stationers Mark Waylonis Brett and Tess Weber Stephen and Rebecca Welch Daniel Wenger Larry and Margaret Williams Jeff and Janey Wise George Witter and Laurie Hannah Nancy Woodward Gregory and Rachel Wrenn Fu-Yen Yang Humphrey Yang Kris Yenney Bret Yerkovich Wik Yip Laura Young Stuart and Susan Young Christine Zarringhalam Hamid Zarringhalam
Trustees
Thank You for One Hundred Percent Participation! Dave Arnold Janiece Bacon Oblak John Brew Timothy Cain Peter Campagna Wayne Davison David Hafleigh Terry Hayes Father Eric Hollas, O.S.B. Craig Johnson Jack Kavanaugh Steven Krausz John Kriewall Father Maurus Nemeth, O.S.B. Dale Pfau Hank Plain Patricia Plummer William Roberts Alicia Rodriguez Ray Rothrock Katherine Rust Robert Simon Mark Wilson Alan Zulberti
Faculty and Staff
Thank You for One Hundred Percent Participation! Anonymous (11) Brandon Adams Peter Agoston Christian and Caitha Ambler William and Ruth Benz Robert and Jane Bessin Joshua Bookin Ryan and Kindra Briggs Sarah Campbell Jesus Candalerio Erik and Lisa Carlson Renato and Josefina Castaneda Gary and Debbie Castelli Hovey Clark and Lisa Busby Brian Cope John and Kelly Couch Andrew Daniel Mark and Carolyn Dobervich Kate Dunlop Reed Easley John Erkman Mohammad and Yvonne Faisal Chris and Rie Feroz Maria Garcia Igor-Patrick Golden Kerry Gormley Katie Henderson Therese Inkmann Gail Kimball Alan Klein Sue Koppett Joe McCarthy and Siobhan Lawlor Shachar Link and Neva Howard Carlos and Dora Marron Steven and Joanna Marsheck Joseph and Sandra Martignetti Daisuke Masui Carole Mauss Jose Mejia-Torres Tim and Catherine Molak Joseph and Lindsay Montero Hector Morales Christine Muir Father Maurus Nemeth, O.S.B. David and Judy Noice Cornelius and Allison Olcott Benjamin Owens Scott and Alicia Parker Ellen Payne Robert and Pat Reed Peter and Elizabeth Reinhardt
Rick and Michele Riebhoff Patricia Rush Doug and Kelly Sargent Brian and Thea Schlaak Nathaniel Spears David and Allison Stastny Mark and Natasha Stogner John and Lorilee Sugden Julianna Szekely Gabriel Tang Christine Tran Todd Turner Betty Van Wagenen John Winslow Jeff and Janey Wise Kris Yenney Mark and Camille Yost Laura Young Al and Peggy Zappelli
Andrew Verhalen and Janet Brownstone Bret and Suzanne Young
Eleventh Grade Parents
Anonymous (7) Victor and Bertha Aguirre William and Susan Ahlstrom Lynne Bernatowicz Robert and Jane Bessin Douglas and Marjorie Brent Christopher and Michelle Capelle Renato and Josefina Castaneda Fernando and Myriam Chavez Tobias Chiu and Cindy Cheung Steven Clark Cecil and Kimily Conkle Kevin Corkery and Ann Dingerson Hsien-Ling Dai and Lee-Jong Ho Hermann Diederich and Twelfth Grade Parents Hyemyoung Kim Anonymous (3) Andrew and Carol Duncan John and Linda Bader Peter and Victoria Evans Robert Bradford Lindsay Farino Bruce Cameron Richard and Linda Frasch Peter and Pamela Campagna Robert and Elizabeth Gamburd Richard and Maureen Cauley Richard and Marcia Gold Colin Chapman and Kirsten Malone William and Michelle Green John and Deborah Crandall Donald and Roberta Harryman Patrick Daley and Dagmar Wedel Michael and Margaret Herzen Mari-Lynne Earls Woodson and Judith Hobbs Ord Elliott The Hobbs-Minor Family George and Kathryn Gould George Hohnsbeen and Glenn Haegele and Sylvia Pressacco Janet Walworth Huba and Sarolta Horompoly Raman and Indu Khanna Se-Joon Kim and Kyung Ok Lee Changhyun Kim and Eunyong Lee Yoon Ku Kim and Mi-Sun Hong John Kriewall and Elizabeth Haehl Benjamin Lam Russell and Christine Lampert Harry Lange John and Roberta Landers Chin Soo Lim and Yun Seung Lim Antonio and Lea Limgenco Rick and Amy Magnuson Jacques and Sandy Littlefield Christine McGuire Daniel and Susan Lockwood Michael and Anne Mellenthin Julio Mendez Munoz and Robert Moody Victoria Cerame Colon William and Perla Novotny Timothy and Marjorie Montgomery Mark and Nicole Patton Karoly and Eva Nikolich Hank and Lisa Plain Victor Perez James and Judith Rodondi Karen Robinette Alicia Rodriguez Cynthia Rostankowski John and Lynne Romano George and Kathryn Schreiner Kevin and Laurie Schofield Michael and Dana Sebree Francis Shargo and Lisa Chambers Debra Simons Ho Chul Sohn and Young Eun Moon Stephen Simons David and Virginia Taylor Yuri and Oksana Sirenko
Istvan and Ildiko Szabados Balazs and Eva Szoke Joseph Tabacco and Peggy Schmidt Larry Tannenbaum and Cherie Zappas David and Virginia Taylor Kenneth Tehaney Julie Van Epps Robert and Susan Wolfe Patrick and Christine Yam
Tenth Grade Parents
Anonymous (4) Caroline Beswick Byron and Sylvie Cheung Christine Christian John and Ann Croll Wayne and Cynthia Davison Gerald and Nancy Dellheim Peter and Ann Marie Draeger Magdolna Dunai Brian and Carol Fischer Richard and Margaret Frisbie Charles and Mary Garner Jay Gerstenschlager and Donna Petkanics Soon-Kwan Hong and Jeong-Seon Yoon Hong R. Brooke and Stefanie Jeffrey David and Karen Jim Mark and Coco Jones Yong-Soo Kim and Seung-Yeun Oh Felipe and Susan Ladeza Shan-Chiang Lin and Tzu-Chin Chan Tzu-Shan and Jen-Yin Lin David and Ann Lowe Hans and Martha Luemers Rick and Amy Magnuson Thomas and Susan Mandle David and Lori Marquardt John and Karen Mathon Bruce McAuley and Susan Kritzik John and Lynne McIntosh Hiroshi Menjo and Ekuko Menjo Alireza and Mahnaz Mikailli Charles Munger and Charlotte Lowell Howard Neckowitz and Cheryl Kempton-Neckowitz Jaepil Park and Jinju Chung Danny and Kelly Pettit Dale Pfau and Cathryn Gawne Hank and Lisa Plain Andrew and Deborah Rappaport
“Community Service helps our students see life, other people, and especially themselves in a different light and can create new friends and growth opportunities that occasionally affect career choice.” Paul Trudelle Science Teacher
“The teachers are a gift here. Because it is a small school, with a small studentteacher ratio, you get to become closer to the teachers. They are your friends and mentors instead of acting like your boss. One of my favorite things is that I am never afraid to socialize with the teachers.” Tynan, Class of 2008
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Single Gifts Have a Powerful Impact Some gifts arrive just in the nick of time, as though a good fairy had come to the rescue. For example, In December 2005, when it looked as though all of the work and love poured into the Trinity Project might be for naught, a gift of $1 million very literally saved the day. Some gifts reflect a donor’s passion for one aspect of Priory life—for a long time or a short time. Alvin and Suzanne Maas (parents, classes of 2000 and 2003) had the vision to initiate additional on-campus housing, and they worked tirelessly to bring that vision to reality in the Maas Family Commons. In another example, Priory music students were the main beneficiaries, and the entire campus benefited from a two-year artists-in-residence program that brought young professional musicians to the campus. Love of the Priory community, or Benedictine values, or both, is usually behind planned gifts. Planned gifts take the form of a donation to be realized in the future, within the donor’s lifetime or in the donor’s estate. One recent donor demonstrates both. He had planned to leave $1 million to the Priory in his estate, but made the gift in his lifetime to underwrite the cost of the Golden Jubilee campaign. With that seed money, nearly $17 million already has been raised.
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The Priory Rests— Literally—on Caroline ‘Mama’ Gambetta’s Gifts Ray and Meredith Rothrock Alexander and Leslie Schilling Robert and Cailean Sherman Stewart and Lesley Simpson Abraham and Marian Sofaer Daniel and Tamara Turner Yao Chun Wu and Shu-chen Lai Bret and Suzanne Young
Ninth Grade Parents
Anonymous (4) Matthew and Margaret Bannick David and Janice Barkmann Servando and Maria Barriga Christopher Berka and Rebecca Akers Phillip and Kristin Berman Thomas Bevilacqua and Therese Mrozek Fredrick and Terese Bollman Mary Bussmann Corbet and Denise Cadwell Michael and Barbara Calbert Chih-Yueh Chang and Shu-Fen Chen Fernando and Myriam Chavez Teodor and Luminita Ciupitu James Colville Kevin Corkery and Ann Dingerson Stephen and LuAnn DeMartini Peter and Susan Dennis Peter Detkin Robert and Katherine Feldman Steven Foland Kenneth and Karen Glaser Richard Gray and Abbe Patterson Joan Harlem Paul and Rebecca Hickman Jeffrey and Mary Hiller Chuck and Jacki Horton Shozen and Barbara Hosokawa Brad and Wendy Kinstler Dennis and Dale Lachtman Leo and Margaret Laporte Jaesun and Nami Lee Tom and Cathina Lee Charles and Jane Lombard Steven MacKay and Anna Muelling Sahil and Moreen Mallam Alireza and Mahnaz Mikailli Carlos and Cecilia Montalvo Scott and Suzanne Montgomery Timothy and Serena Muindi Mladen Nizic and Misako Nakahara Craig and Michelle Opperman Debby Piccolotti
Mohammad and Musarrat Rizvi Alicia Rodriguez Greg and Cindy Shove William and Dana Starling Istvan and Ildiko Szabados Henry Tenenbaum and Melanie Donahoe Tad and Eleanor Thomas Peter and Charlotte Thunen Botond and Kathleen Varga Brett and Tess Weber Harry Whitehouse and Wendy Rabinov
Eighth Grade Parents
Thank You for One Hundred Percent Participation! Anonymous (1) Eugene Becker and Vicki Vasilakos Becker Robert and Jane Bessin Geoffry Browning Colin Chapman and Kirsten Malone Chris and Eileen DiGiorgio Peter and Ann Marie Draeger Lindsay Farino Douglas and Katharine Finlay John and Pamela Foster Gregory Franklin and Sue Lowe Douglas and Lisa Goodyear Stephen and Sivechat Hearst Jeffrey and Mary Hiller Richard and Kate Holmstrom Raman and Indu Khanna Kenneth and Natalie Klein Edward Kovachy and Susan Light Keith Low and Mary Pham William and Pamela Martinson Carlos and Cecilia Montalvo Howard Neckowitz and Cheryl Kempton-Neckowitz Jonathan Nimer and Alicia Torre Edward Oates and Jennifer Hammer Thomas and Carol Peyser Dale Pfau and Cathryn Gawne Douglas Ross and Elizabeth Bellock Alexander and Leslie Schilling George and Kathryn Schreiner Jack Schwartz and Diane Waters-Schwartz Thomas and Maris Shields Robert and Nancy Talbott Kenneth Tehaney Peter and Karen Thielen
Marvin Wenger and Beth-Ann Schwabacher-Wenger Robert and Susan Wolfe John and Valerie Wookey Bruce Yoxsimer and Jill Caskey Christine Zarringhalam Hamid Zarringhalam
Seventh Grade Parents
Thank You for One Hundred Percent Participation! Bruce Antell and Sharon Clark Thomas Bevilacqua and Therese Mrozek Rodger and Jeannie Bickell Joern-Eric and Amy Brugger Byron and Sylvie Cheung Timothy Conde and Margaret Wong Gregory and Nancy Errington Jim and Lila Fitzgerald Mark Frappier and Suzanne Juptner-Frappier Michael and Emily Goldberg Andrew and Karen Hill Craig and Nichola Johnson W. Scott and Sue Johnson John and Roberta Landers Thomas Lyon and Jo Ann Kahn Kim and Margie Mather Mohammad Nayebi and Floura Naini Nayebi Charles and Susan Pillsbury Jeffrey Poetsch and Alison Long-Poetsch Jeffrey Purvin and Francesca Sterlacci Purvin Kent Putnam and Beatrice Brugger Putnam Robert and Stellie Quinn John and Heather Rafter Carlos Reyes and Maria Magana George and Kathryn Schreiner Suzanne Springs Randall and Marianne Strickfaden David and Virginia Taylor Donald and Sharon Traeger Mark and Lisa Wan Gregory and Rachel Wrenn
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When the founding monks settled in Portola Valley, Caroline Gambetta lived on the adjacent farm and managed it with her husband and son. When they died, she managed it alone. The monks developed a firm friendship with her and, within the community, began calling her “Mama.” The Priory became Mrs. Gambetta’s source of solace and support. She was especially close to Father Egon and Louis Kovacs, the Priory groundskeeper for 41 years who retired in 2005. Louis’s wife, Klara, and their baby often spent time at Mrs. Gambetta’s, even though Klara had just arrived from Hungary and spoke almost no English! Eventually, Mama Gambetta wanted to give something to the school. Originally, she thought of a chapel but in the end elected to give her land to be used for the education of the students. Today, the original and new on-campus housing, the maintenance facilities, robotics lab, wood shop, community garden and environmental science lab all rest on Mrs. Gambetta’s land. The hilltop open space behind the campus is also her gift. She also contributed a substantial sum towards a modern gymnasium, which is today the cornerstone of the WPS Gambetta Gymnasium and Athletic Center. Today, her gifts are literally the foundation upon which much of the school rests, and they have over the decades created a world of good far bigger than she could have known. It is fitting that Gambetta Lane leads to the crest of the campus.
Sixth Grade Parents
“I love having access to elective classes and H-block activities. They are what spice up a day and make it truly interesting. They are what I am most passionate about, and I wouldn’t want them to be any different.” Alicia, Class of 2007
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Anonymous (1) John and Linda Bader Gregory Bonfiglio and Patricia Murray Peter and Pamela Campagna James Colville Mohammad and Yvonne Faisal David and Karen Gregory Edwin and Marsha Hannay Craig and Pamela Jones Giuseppe and Diana Kobayashi John Koval and Felice Rebol Bryan Lamkin and Arianna Carughi William and Leslie Lee Thomas Malzbender Debra Wynne Melmon Carlos and Cecilia Montalvo Aaron and Adrienne Morris Jonathan Nimer and Alicia Torre Craig and Michelle Opperman Dale Pfau and Cathryn Gawne Crispin and Maria Rojas Bill Seawick and Susan Solat Thomas and Maris Shields William Shu and Ingrid Lai Jim and Anne Tearse Robert and Mary Rose Theis Donald and Patricia Turnquist Andrew and Alice Valentine James and Patricia White John and Valerie Wookey Eric and Jean Young Bruce Yoxsimer and Jill Caskey
Grandparents
Anonymous (3) Elmer and Jeanne Barkmann James and Marjorie Barrow Gisela Brugger Thomas and Gladys Callan Artemio Castaneda James and Carol Coleman Eugene and Anne D’Angelo Donald and Carol Dembert Mark and Dorothy Enayati Mary Griffith George and Sue Hearst George and Mary Heffernan Rosemary Hewlett David and Pauline Hom Paul and Alice Jones George and Barbara Kelly Gloria Kennett
Peter and Carol Kornfeld Jeannik Littlefield Brian and Susan Mayall The Melmon Family Foundation Charles and Nancy Munger Joan Pao-Hsu Marge Peralta Joseph and Mary Pistritto Reynaldo and Bienvenida Reyes Robert and Juliana Schier Alexander and Dianne Schilling John and Madelene Schwabacher Paul Sisco Jeremy and Lynn Spielman Harley and K. Sophie Stallman Don and Ann Sundgren Gary and Caroline Torre Bonnie Traeger Claude and Carol Trudelle Daniel Turner Voula Waters James and Patricia Yoxsimer
Alumni Donors Class of 1961
E. Whitney Olson
Class of 1963
Robert Dougherty
Class of 1964
Andras Csaplar Richard McCoy
Class of 1965
Gerard Brevier Gene O’Grady
Class of 1966
Patrick Dougherty Richard Golden Victor Leipzig David Lewis Kenneth Tehaney Stephen Welch
Class of 1967
John Buehler Gregory Hampton Christopher Kennedy
Class of 1968
Armando Araujo-Eserski Henry Arnold Kevin O’Grady A. Vincent Siciliano
Class of 1969 James Lee
Class of 1970
Daniel Murphy Brian O’Grady
Class of 1971 Mark Apton David Rogers Joseph Tobin
Class of 1972
James Campbell George Witter
Class of 1973 Sean O’Grady
Class of 1974 David Jim
Class of 1975 John Snyder
Class of 1976
Peter Chupity Peter Draeger Joseph Montero
Class of 1977
Anonymous (1) Robert Keady
Class of 1978
Tadashi Akimoto Timothy Cain Daniel Lockwood Alexander Schilling
Class of 1980
Joern-Eric Brugger
Class of 1981 Rupert Hall William Quan
Class of 1982
James Dugoni Renato Maluli Peter Schink Andrew Valentine
Class of 1983
Charles Fracchia Kenneth Lowney Christopher Nelson Kent Putnam
Class of 1984
Dave Arnold Michael Bradley Babak Kamangar
Class of 1985
Frank Aiello Daniel Begin Bryan Chan Johnson Chan Paul Kusber Guillermo Maafs Bryan Mason Christopher Sharpe William Sokol Kurt Stache Scott Stache George Willman
Class of 1986
William Millard
Class of 1987
Tarek Abu Zayyad Martin Sullivan
Class of 1988
Robert Hammond Erik Hansen Jean Henri Lhuillier
Class of 1989
Christopher de Sibert
Class of 1990
Philip Constantinou
Class of 1995
Anonymous (1) Dora Arredondo-Marron Caitlin Davis Kevin Murray Miklos Oyler
Class of 1996
Philip Chu Michael Ferrari
Class of 1997 Ian Kotchian
Class of 1999 Julie Kimball
Class of 2000
Michael Alcheck Stephen Trudelle
Class of 2001
Michael Bohley Kristina Campbell Emily Kirkland John Martin
Class of 2003 Mia Romano
Class of 2004
Anonymous (1)
Class of 2005
Benjamin Archer Westley Bennicas Tessa Berman Elizabeth Bohley Jason Buenrostro Nathaniel Coombs Benjamin Corman Adriana Costello-Dougherty Jennifer Dhaliwal Inga Diederich Julia Duncan Thomas Flint Lauren Frasch Jocelyn Gamburd Peter Giovannotto Elaine Haegele Sean Harris Lauren Hecht Woodson Hobbs Kieran Howard Helene Jernick Byung Kim Timothy Kovachy Yong Uk Kwon Jonathan Kwong Jesse Lampert Michael Lee Ruben Lemmens Katie Lewine Brianna Lewke Michael Lo Susan Lyon Brian Mansoor Kyle McAuley Theodore McIntosh Jessamine McLellan Guillermo Mendoza Carlos Montalvo Leilani Novotny Alexander Piper Alexander Pistritto Elisabeth Powell Allyssa Rapp Rebecca Rappaport Sara Rappaport Stephanie Schultz Francys Scott Tyler Skinner-Rosenberg Cynthia Sleight Charles Soong Edward Tabacco
Jordan Tiffany Laura Trudelle Tania Valetsky Mark Waylonis Daniel Wenger Fu-Yen Yang Humphrey Yang Bret Yerkovich Wik Yip
Alumni Parents
Anonymous (10) Servando and Maria Barriga Phillip and Kristin Berman Peter Bohley Michel and Paula Marina Boudart Robert Bradford Douglas and Marjorie Brent Gisela Brugger John and Caroline Bulkeley Callie Cain Renato and Josefina Castaneda Richard and Maureen Cauley Peter and Lisa Chupity Clifford and Louisa Cooper Patrick and Monica Corman Craig Dauchy Wayne and Cynthia Davison Gerald and Nancy Dellheim Stephen and LuAnn DeMartini Helene Demoulin Robert and Joan Desky Hermann Diederich and Hyemyoung Kim Mark and Carolyn Dobervich Louise Dougherty Andrew and Carol Duncan Mari-Lynne Earls Nancy Eigsti Douglas and Katharine Finlay Richard and Linda Frasch Robert and Elizabeth Gamburd William and Michelle Green Glenn Haegele and Sylvia Pressacco David and Susan Hafleigh The Hass Family Fund Terry and Dorothy Hayes Thomas Hennig Michael and Margaret Herzen James and Lana Hess Woodson and Judith Hobbs The Hobbs-Minor Family Judd and Mimi Iversen John Jernick and Clair Nagel
“Doug and I love living on campus. We feel like we won the lottery sometimes. We have so many reasons why. . . It’s like one big family around us. And we really like being able to walk our girls to one of the best elementary schools in the state. That is priceless. Kelly Sargent, Assistant to the Deans (Doug is Assistant Director of Athletics)
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Collective Gifts’ Impact Exceeds the Sum of the Parts In the Bible, the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14) is meant to encourage everyone to take his or her own gifts, however big or small, and make them grow. Priory students are asked to do just this at the Lenten season every year. They rely on their own (not their parents’) funds and abilities, combine their results and decide collectively where to donate their funds. Annual giving from the Priory adult community does something similar for the students every year. A predictable annual fund and source of volunteer support makes effective planning possible. The annual gifts cover about 15% of the operating budget; without it the school could not assure continuity in class size, quality of teaching staff, variety of courses and activities, field trips and service activities, and much more. Both the individual effort and the collective gift of time, expertise and funds are truly appreciated. They pack a punch more powerful than each year’s bottom line.
All the World’s a Stage, and All the Parents Build It Yoon Ku Kim and Mi-Sun Hong Gail Kimball Al and Jeanne Kirkland James and Vicki Kirkland Robert and Deborah Kotchian Edward Kovachy and Susan Light Russell and Christine Lampert David and Zeneida Lando Josephine Lee David Maahs The Maas Family Fund Steven MacKay and Anna Muelling Rick and Amy Magnuson Thomas and Susan Mandle Bruce McAuley and Susan Kritzik John and Nancy McCrady John and Joan McGraw John and Lynne McIntosh Frank and Adele McPartland Tim and Catherine Molak Carlos and Cecilia Montalvo Hank and Gigi Morgan John and Eileen Morrissey Timothy and Elaine Murray Theodore and Dorothea Nell David and Judy Noice William and Perla Novotny Rosalia O’Grady Matt and Betty O’Rourke Noraseth and Chotima Pathmanand Paul Perret and Mary Ann Hurlimann Curtis Peterson and Lea Stublarec Andrew and Deborah Rappaport Peter and Elizabeth Reinhardt Mohammad and Musarrat Rizvi Karen Robinette Michael and Nancy Romano Russell Scarioni Alexander and Dianne Schilling Ronald and Lila Schmidt Kevin and Laurie Schofield William and Ruth Schooler Debra Simons Ho Chul Sohn and Young Eun Moon Joseph Tabacco and Peggy Schmidt Kenneth Tehaney Blake and Jillian Tyrrell Paul and Nancy Valentine Betty Van Wagenen Andrew Verhalen and Janet Brownstone Alan and Joanne Vidinsky Marvin Wenger and Beth-Ann Schwabacher-Wenger
The Melmon Family Foundation Dean and Susan Miller John Miller James Milliken R. Bruce Mosbacher and Nancy Ditz Friends Gerald Pang Anonymous (2) James and Patricia Plummer Alpine Hills Tennis & Swim Club Portola Cafe Deli Joan Andel Paul Reimer Lydia Anderson Anthony and Lesley Roberts-Mason Douglas and Barbara Ayer John Oblak and Janiece Bacon Oblak Kenneth and Nancy Rodgers Cynthia Rowe Barbara Barrett James and Ronnie Rudolph Carlo and Jane Besio Christopher and Katherine Rust Allan and Jean Bollhoffer Joel Saal and Nancy Bovee Sean Brennan and Steven and Lisa Schatz Alice Fischer-Colbrie John and Marianne Stoner John and Kristin Brew Roger Lanser and Sylvia Busch Barbara Thurston Lanser John and Mary Alice Byrne Phillips and June Tunnell Scott and Susan Carey Douglas Carlisle and Laurie Sanders Francesca Turbok Dori Urch Roni Carlson Donald and Rachel Valentine David Cheng Philip and Maureen Valley Ronald and Carol Clazie Matilda Wilbur Richard Cooley Larry and Margaret Williams George Cordellos Mark Wilson and Debbie Dalzell Tom and Fran Dempsey Ellen Wilton Herbert and Margaret DeStaebler Nancy Woodward John and Holly Dissmeyer Don and Jane Yates Paul and Pauline Dowd Stuart and Susan Young Timothy and Germaine Dwyer P. P. and G. H. Yu Edward Goodstein and Francesca Eastman Honors and Memorials Albert and Susanne Ebneter Michael and Laura Eickmeier Father Christopher Scholarship Fund Waltraud Finch William Millard Barbara Goodrich George Willman William and Natalie Graham Anthony and Beverly Guichard Charles Hess Father Pius Scholarship Fund Paul Holland and Linda Yates Anonymous (1) David Howes and Igor-Patrick Golden Janet Andrews Howes John Martin Jack and Ginny Kavanaugh Carole Mauss John and Barbara Keller George Willman Jim Sulat and Susan Keyes John Kirwin Amanda Paige Hafleigh Memorial Melvyn and Irene Krauss Scholarship Fund Robert Lloyd Alpine Hills Tennis & Swim Club Moyra Malone Lydia Anderson Ray and Anne McIntyre Douglas and Marjorie Brent Michael McKeon Edwin and Janet Medlin
Stephen and Molly Westrate Hubert and Elaine Willman Mark and Camille Yost Alan and Andrea Zulberti
Theater is an art created by community—from actors, directors and techies, to audience and, at the Priory, to our quintessential volunteers. Every parent of an actor in a Priory Theater production provides incredible support throughout the process. On an individual level it can consist of drilling lines with the actors at home or providing rides to those that don’t yet drive. When they work together, something truly remarkable occurs. Working side-by-side with their sons and daughters, parents help construct the sets over a weekend, paint them under the guidance of our Tech Director and Designer, hang and rig lights, and assemble the audience risers. It is an incredible effort with extraordinary results. In addition they volunteer to work concessions, box office and other support positions, which not only heightens theatergoers’ experience but also raises funds to improve our equipment and the educational quality of our productions. The experience is bonding between parent and child, between parents, and is always good for some interesting stories after each show. (continued)
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Roni Carlson David Cheng Ronald and Carol Clazie George Cordellos Robert and Katherine Feldman Michael and Emily Goldberg Barbara Goodrich David Howes and Janet Andrews Howes Therese Inkmann Jim Sulat and Susan Keyes Gail Kimball Emily Kirkland James and Vicki Kirkland Moyra Malone Edwin and Janet Medlin Tim and Catherine Molak Gerald Pang Curtis Peterson and Lea Stublarec Mia Romano Michael and Nancy Romano Cynthia Rowe Joel Saal and Nancy Bovee Steven and Lisa Schatz Phillips and June Tunnell Dori Urch Larry and Margaret Williams P. P. and G. H. Yu
Innumerable parents have made Priory Theater their labor-of-love over the years, far too many to name in totality. To mention a handful: Lynne Romano who painted into the wee hours of the morning. Linda Elliot who paints our sets and creates props even though her child has graduated. Kevin and Laurie Schofield and Lawrence Byrd for lights and sets. Meredith Rothrock, Janet Brownstone, Lynne Romano, Alison Long-Poetsch, Jennifer Hammer and Jane Bessin, the Parent Theater Committee that coordinates all things show-related. Jennifer Hammer, who photographs the shows and shares her professional-quality work, created and maintains our theater website, and helps to organize theater space. Ed Oates for lighting aid and tech assistance. There are dozens (perhaps
In Memory of Peter Allen James and Janis Walker
In Memory of Theodore Anagnost
hundreds) of parents that have aided the Theater at Woodside Priory and a thousand thanks to all of you. Theater as we know it would not exist without you. John Sugden Drama Teacher and Theater Director
Ernest and Julie Pappas
In Memory of Emmy Davis Jack and Anne Beaver
In Memory of Rosemary Dennis Jack and Anne Beaver
In Memory of Demetra Diamanti Ernest and Julie Pappas
In Honor of Alix Franklin
Gregory Franklin and Sue Lowe
In Memory of Helen B. Hennig Thomas Hennig
In Honor of Father Pius Horvath
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Igor-Patrick Golden
In Honor of Father Egon Javor Kerry Gormley Balazs and Eva Szoke
In Memory of Arthur Kirwin John Kirwin
In Memory of Theresa Masdeo Jack and Anne Beaver
In Memory of Mary W. Miller John O. Miller
In Memory of Kathryn B. Reimer Paul Reimer
In Memory of Father Placidus Riley Paul and Pauline Dowd
In-Kind Gifts
Anonymous (1) John and Linda Bader Barbara Barrett Eugene Becker and Vicki Vasilakos Becker William and Ruth Benz Andrea Brown Byron and Sylvie Cheung Wayne and Cynthia Davison Debco School Equipment Vishva and Manjul Dixit Mark and Carolyn Dobervich Nancy Eigsti Meri Forcari Richard and Linda Frasch Kenneth and Karen Glaser Hewlett Packard Company Kelly Kirkland Edward Kovachy and Susan Light Dennis and Dale Lachtman Steven MacKay and Anna Muelling Thomas Malzbender Thomas and Susan Mandle Neiman Marcus Edward Oates and Jennifer Hammer Hank and Lisa Plain William and Gail Roberts Laura Roden David Rogers Daniel and Tamara Turner John Winslow
Organizations, Corporations and Foundations
Anonymous (1) C.W. Horton, General Contractor Community Foundation for Monterey County Community Foundation of Silicon Valley David B & Edward C Goodstein Foundation Diageo North America Foundation eScrip Ford Land Company, LLC Golden Parachute Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund Goldman Sachs Educational Matching Gift Program Goodrich Foundation Partners in Giving Plan Greater Bay Bancorp Foundation Hewlett Packard Company Hungarian Catholic Mission Hungarian Scout Troops 77 and 43 Intel Corporation Jones Lang LaSalle Koret Foundation Krauss Charitable Foundation, Inc. Littlefield 2000 Trust Neiman Marcus Northrop Grumman Peninsula Community Foundation Saint-Gobain Corporation Saw Island Foundation, Inc. Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving Target The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation Unilever United States Foundation, Inc. United Way of Silicon Valley Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Village Stationers
Planned Giving Works! First plan for your family, then consider planning for your Priory Family. A planned bequest is a single gift with a powerful and long lasting impact. Like Mrs. Gambetta, you can promote your philanthropic goals by making a gift that lasts for generations (see story on page 19.) Please contact Priory’s Development Office at (650) 851-6116 to discuss how best to accomplish your Planned Giving goals. –Priory Development Staff
Volunteers
Thank you to all of the volunteers listed below. Thank you to the 20052006 Board of Trustees and Board of Directors, listed on page 16, for their numerous hours of service on behalf of the school.
Parents Fund Chairs
Cheryl Kempton-Neckowitz Howard Neckowitz Kenneth Tehaney Founders’ Club Chairs Hank Plain Daniel Turner
Parents Fund Class Chairs Class of 2012 Jill Caskey
Class of 2011
Alison Long-Poetsch Sharon Traeger
Class of 2010
Vicki Vasilakos Becker
Class of 2009
Dennis Lachtman
Class of 2008
Rob Hammond
Class of 2007 Debra Simons
Class of 2006
Christine McGuire
Parent Ambassadors Kristin Berman Caroline Beswick Mary Bussman Mike Calbert Jim Colville Tim Conde Peter Draeger Karen Gregory Joan Harlem Julie Helfrich Rick Holmstrom Jo Ann Kahn Mark Koenig Ingrid Lai John Landers JoAnne Larson Dan Lockwood Margie Mather Cecilia Montalvo Perla Novotny Peggy Schmidt
Virginia Taylor Bo Varga Valerie Wookey Chris Zarringhalam
Alumni Fund Chairs
Dave Arnold ‘84 John Harrington ‘87
Alumni Fund Representatives Mark Apton ‘71 Daniel Begin ‘85 Eric Brugger ‘80 Timothy Cain ‘78 Caitlin Davis ‘95 Thomas Dowley ‘86 James Gogan, ‘81 Daniel Lockwood ‘78 Emerson Swan ‘77 Kenneth Tehaney ‘66 Andrew Valentine ‘82
Faculty and Staff Fund Chairs Cory Olcott Ellen Payne
Grandparents Fund Chairs John Schwabacher Madelene Chan Wong
Alumni Parent Fund Chairs Alan Zulberti Andrea Zulberti
Friends Chair
Robert Simon
Parents Association Board Members President & Co-Chairs
Cathryn Gawne & Dale Pfau
Treasurer
Kevin Schofield
Secretary
Pam Campagna
Back to School Coffee Emily Goldberg
Family Picnic
Janice Moody
Christmas and Chapel Decorations
Father-Student Brunch Tamara Turner
Teacher Appreciation Event
Cheryl Neckowitz Vicky Vasilakos Jill Caskey Pass the Gavel Jean Scott Ritu P. Mehta Library Volunteers Leo Laporte
Open House Support Vicki Vasilakos Gene Becker
New Parent Orientation Lindsay Farino
Auction Co-Chairs
Cindy & Wayne Davison Bulletin Board Roberta Harryman Foyer Flowers Dale Lachtman Sports Team Liaison George Hohnsbeen High School Janice Moody Middle School Sue Lowe
Support for the Arts Theater:
Alison Long Poetsch Jennifer Hammer Linda Elliott Lynne Romano Orchestra: Pam Campagna Choir: Beth Ann Wenger
Fine Arts:
Hyemyoung Kim
Spirituality/Reflection Group
Ramsay Waterman
Boarding Student Liaison Julie Helfrich
Lindsay Farino Pam Campagna
Used Book Exchange
Cailean Sherman Christmas Tea Cindy & Wayne Davison
Paul Trudelle
Advent Vespers Reception
Mother-Student Brunch Sharon Clark
Chavez Joins ‘Bridge Kids’ Alejandro Chavez, Priory alumnus and grandson of civil rights leader Cezar Chavez, met with students from the Peninsula Bridge academic outreach program in the Gambetta gymnasium. Head of School Tim Molak is chair this year of a committee of principals whose schools are involved in the program. Peninsula Bridge was founded in the early 1990s by Les DeWitt, who was at the time a member of the Woodside Priory Board of Trustees.
Jane Bessin Dale Lachtman
Used Clothing Exchange
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The Priory Is at a Turning Point The Priory is at a turning point—one that was recognized almost a decade ago. The excellent education and school inherited from the founders was aging and needed revitalizing. In 1997, administrators and board of trustees members initiated a wide-ranging study that, at its conclusion, called for a re-tooling of educational offerings, a competitive compensation package, and modern facilities to support this Priory of the new millennium. The education and compensation changes accomplished a few years ago are working well, and the Priory is a highly regarded academic institution with sound financing. The need for facilities remains, and funding for the Trinity Project is incomplete. The education and compensation goals were achieved by adjusting income and expense categories of the annual budget. New facilities can’t be funded in this way—only gifts can generate the millions of dollars needed in a short time frame. Generous donors with a passion for the Priory’s values have propelled the project forward, but at the same time cost increases have raised the bar. A second turning point will occur as the monks retire and lay leaders take more responsibility. While the last three aren’t planning on retiring any time soon, lay leaders are already taking more leadership. Funding the monks’ retirement and preserving their school are high priorities. 26
“As parents and givers, you should be proud.” –Steve Kelley Class Parent Representatives 6th Grade
Cecilia Montalvo Michelle Opperman Jean Young Leslie Lee 7th Grade Virginia Taylor Francesca Purvin 8th Grade Beth Ann Wenger Susan Light Lisa Goodyear Jennifer Hammer 9th Grade Barbara Calbert Cecilia Montalvo 10th Grade Amy Magnuson 11th Grade Betsy Haehl Kriewall Marjorie Brendt Carol Duncan 12th Grade Carolyn Koenig Christine McGuire .
Auction 2006
“As You Like It,” was the theme, and volunteers put together a splendid evening with something for everyone. The auction is a cornerstone fund-raising and social event that brings all decades of the Priory community together. Thank you, everyone below—your gifts of time, talents and treasures created the biggest fund-raising success ever. A special and heartfelt thanks goes to Cindy and Wayne Davison, auction co-chairs for the last time. They have chaired five auctions and work in a responsible capacity in every auction since 1993-1994 and ushered this important event through amazing stages of growth. They are hard at work already on Auction 2007, chaired by Jennifer Hammer.
Steering Committee
Cindy and Wayne Davison Auction Co-Chairs Janet Brownstone - Recorder Jim Kirkland – Design & Format Kirsten Malone – Solicitations Vicki Vasilakos Becker - Solicitations Sylvia Pressacco - Mailing Alison Poetsch - Raffle Betty Ann Reinhardt - Form Verification Roberta Harryman - Special Donations Linda Frasch - Data Input Marcia Gold - Data Input Laurie Schofield - Program Writing Janet Brownstone - Certificates Cathryn Gawne - Publicity Wayne Davison - Website Wayne Davison - Online Auction Lisa Plain - Class Baskets Virginia Taylor - Cookbook Lisa Plain - Bid Paddles: Co-Chair Sylvia Pressacco - Bid Paddles Francesca Purvin - Thank You Notes Linda Bader - Reservations Beth-Ann Schwabacher-Wenger Decorations: Co-Chair Valerie Wookey - Decorations Carol Fischer - Live Auction Display Indu Khanna - Live Auction Display Meredith Rothrock Live Auction Display Nancy Talbott - Silent Auction Set-Up Jill Caskey - Silent Auction Set-Up Camille Yost - Check-Out Dale Pfau - Clean Up
Volunteers
Susan Ahlstrom Peggy Asprey Georgia Baba Linda Bader Janice Barkmann Gene Becker Liz Bellock Jane Bessin Jeannie Bickell Christie Bilikam Terese Bollman Marjorie Brent Janet Brownstone Denise Cadwell Barbara Calbert Pam Campagna Arianna Carughi Jill Caskey
Lumi Ciupitu Sharon Clark James Colville Kimily Conkle Amanda Davison Cindy Davison Wayne Davison Nan Dellheim LuAnn DeMartini Susan Dennis Kathleen Dicky Varga Eileen DiGiorgio Ann Dingerson Liz Ditz Peter Draeger Carol Duncan Lindsay Farino Carol Fischer Suzanne Frappier Linda Frasch Margaret Frisbie Cindy Gammer Cathryn Gawne Jay Gerstenschlager Karen Glaser Marcia Gold Emily Goldberg Lisa Goodyear Michelle Green Danielle Guttman Betsy Haehl Jennifer Hammer Marsha Hannay Joan Harlem Roberta Harryman Taw Hearst Margaret Herzen Nikki Johnson Pamela Jones JoAnn Kahn Indu Khanna Wendy Kinstler Jim Kirkland Carolyn Koenig Mark Koenig Tracy Kraczkowsky Susan Kritzik Dale Lachtman Dennis Lachtman Ingrid Lai JoAnne Larson Leslie Lee Susan Light Sue Lockwood Jane Lombard Ann Lowe
PAC Architect Envisions Creative Life and Green Buildings Steve Kelley, AIA, Co-Founder and Principal of San Francisco’s MKTHINK, is the architect for the Priory’s Performing Arts auditorium and classrooms, currently under construction. “As architects and thinkers, we consider ourselves creative people. To be a part of helping the Priory community envision an arts facility that nurtures the creative process has special significance and is close to our hearts,” he said. As Mr. Kelley describes it, the new performing arts facilities in conjunction with the school’s already outstanding faculty will allow the arts curriculum to flourish, opening the opportunity for creative moments that he believes can inspire a lifetime of learning. “The performing arts center will allow the creative processes of the students to flourish in a way that hasn’t been possible. What I see . . .is a place where the mission of the school will also flourish; the center will embrace a creative community within the school community.” Steve Kelley and MKTHINK are striving for an environmentally conscious, beautiful, sustainable learning environment for Woodside Priory School. (continued)
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The group of three buildings is a 15,000-square-foot trio of structures that manages a harmonious relationship with its natural environment. One of the most innovative and sustainable features is a “Green Roof,” a living vegetative roof over the auditorium. “The keystone element of the project, which we’re most proud of, reflects the School’s values and curriculum – creating awareness of environmental stewardship. This project exceeds standards for green building.” “In one bold stroke these new structures capture the commitment of the school and its parent community not just to the support of performing arts but to environmental stewardship as well. As parents and givers, you should feel proud of that commitment,” Mr. Kelley added. Woodside Priory School’s Performing Arts auditorium will also provide much-needed meeting space for assemblies, dances, graduations, and other events.
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Cassie Maas Farnaz Madavi Amy Magnuson Moreen Mallam Kirsten Malone Pam Martinson Cathy Molak Cecilia Montalvo Margie Montgomery Scott Montgomery Suzanne Montgomery Edvida Moore Cheryl Neckowitz Judy Noice Michelle Opperman Donna Petkanics Carol Peyser Dale Pfau Mary Pham Debby Piccolotti Megan Pierson Lisa Plain Alison Poetsch Sylvia Pressacco Francesca Purvin Trixie Putnam Stellie Quinn Felice Rebol Betty Ann Reinhardt Kate Ridgeway Gail Roberts Irina Sarkisov Laurie Schofield Kathy Schreiner Jean Scott Dana Sebree Maris Shields Cindy Shove Debra Simons Adrienne Smith Eva Soos Szoke Marianne Strickfaden Ildiko Szabados Nancy Talbott Virginia Taylor Tamra Tehaney Mary Rose Theis Eleanor Thomas Ria Toolis Alicia Torre Sharon Traeger Paul Trudelle Tamara Turner Don Turnquist
Patty Turnquist Alice Valentine Kathleeen Varga Vicki Vasilakos Becker Janet Walworth Betty Watson Beth-Ann Wenger Patty White Valerie Wookey Camille Yost Mark Yost Jean Young
Faculty-Staff Support
Brandon Adams Bill and Ruth Benz Erik Carlson Renie and Josie Castaneda Debbie Castelli Mike Ciletti Carolyn Dobervich Reed Easley John Erkman Susan Falaschi Barbara Falk Michael and Erin Fariss Kerry Gormley Rebecca Harper Chris and Stephanie Hill Gail Kimball Dora Marron Fr. Martin Mager,OSB Tim Molak Bob and Pat Reed Peter Reinhardt Doug and Kelly Sargent Brian Schlaak John Sugden Paul Trudelle John Winslow Kris Yenney Camille Yost Al Zappelli
Donors
A Friend of the Priory A Tool Shed, Inc. Arnold Ackerman Ah Sam Florist Aida’s Custom Cosmetics Alrik Suvari, Portola Valley Catering Al’s Nursery, Inc. Caitha Ambler
Artistic Granite and Marble AXIS Performance Center Janiece Bacon Oblak John and Linda Bader Bailard Tom and Terri Bailard Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley Matthew and Margaret Bannick Bay Meadows Racecourse Eugene and Vicki Vasilakos Becker Tom and Therese Bevilacqua John and Christie Bilikam Bistro Elan Blacy’s Fine Jewelers, Los Gatos Greg Bonfiglio and Patricia Murray The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa Laura Brent John and Kristin Brew Buck’s of Woodside Burrell School Vineyards Byington Vineyard & Winery Corbet and Denise Cadwell California Academy of Sciences Calla Bruce Cameron Peter and Pam Campagna Mary Castaneda Renato and Josie Castaneda CBS-5 News KPIX Television Johnson and Vivian Chan Colin Chapman and Kirsten Malone Chef Chu’s Restaurant Teodor Ciupitu and Lumita Ruva-Ciupitu Classic Kids Photography Coastside Photography Coconut Bay Restaurant James and Maryadele Colville Nick Coombs Brian Cope Coyote Point Museum Brenda Curtis Patrick Daley and Dagmar Wedel Amanda Davison Andrew Davison Wayne and Cindy Davison Genevieve Dee Delegate To Me! The Dellheim Family Stephen and LuAnn DeMartini Dennis Uniform Mfg. Co. The Diamond Broker Diederich & Kim Architects
Hermann Diederich and Hyemyoung Kim Christopher and Eileen DiGiorgio Mark and Carolyn Dobervich Peter Draeger Draeger’s Supermarkets, Inc. Julia Duncan Kate Dunlop Reed Easley Emily Elliott Ord Elliott and Diane Hafner Emily Joubert (formerly In Any Event) Brother Edward Englund, O.S.B. Erin Alexandra Barron John Erkman Peter and Victoria Evans Extreme Pressure Systems Mohammad and Yvonne Faisal Susan Falaschi Filoli Fire Eyes Photography Brian and Carol Fischer Theresa Foland Mark and Suzanne Frappier The Frasch Family Eric Frasch Lauren Frasch Jocelyn Gamburd Robert and Betsy Gamburd Kenneth and Karen Glaser The Gold Family Michael and Emily Goldberg Goodco Press, Inc. The Green Family Pamela Gullard Glenn Haegele and Sylvia Pressacco Peter Hammond The Hannay Family Joan Harlem Donald and Roberta Harryman Headlands Institute Jack Hearst Stephen and Taw Hearst Michael and Margaret Herzen Paul and Rebecca Hickman Family Andrew and Karen Hill Matthew J. Hill Hillbarn Theatre The Hiller Family Hobee’s California Restaurants George Hohnsbeen and Janet Walworth The Horton Family
Ice Oasis Therese Inkmann The Jernick Family Jillian’s @ Metreon John Bentley’s Restaurant Craig and Nichola Johnson Scott and Susan Johnson Lauren Jones Peter Kasenchak and Ann Cali Jack and Ginny Kavanaugh Greg Kempton Kerns of Burlingame Kids On Location Gail Kimball Kleid Design Group Al Klein Laura Koenig Mark and Carolyn Koenig Konditorei Sue Koppett Carol and Peter Kornfeld Edward Kovachy and Susan Light John Koval and Felice Rebol Kramer Training Steven Krausz and Alison Gold John Kriewall and Betsy Haehl La Petite Baleen, Inc. Bryan Lamkin and Arianna Carughi Learning Strategies William and Leslie Lee Leona Leonard Linda Rosenblum Hair Design Linden Tree Jacques and Sandy Littlefield The Loft Charles and Jane Lombard David and Ann Lowe Nancy Lund Syrus and Farnaz Madavi Madrona Manor Father Martin Mager, O.S.B. Richard and Amy Magnuson Marché Marine Science Institute Carlos Marron and Dora Arredondo-Marron Sandy Martignetti William and Pamela Martinson Daisuke Masui John and Karen Mathon Bob and Kathie Maxfield Bruce McAuley and Susan Kritzik Kyle McAuley The McCrea-Eaneman Family
Jose Arnoldo Mejia Torres Hiroshi and Ellie Menjo Menlo Atherton Glass Company Menlo Park Academy of Dance Mid-Peninsula Animal Hospital Adriana G. Mireles Mock Photography Tim and Cathy Molak Montalvo Arts Center Carlos and Cecilia Montalvo Morning Glory Aaron Morris and Adrienne Smith Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts The Neckowitz Family Father Maurus Nemeth, O.S.B. Ted Nichols Nuance Design Jewelers Angie Nyugen Oak City Bar & Grill The Oakland Athletics Baseball Company Edward A. Oates and Jennifer L. Hammer Craig and Michelle Opperman Ben Owens Pacific THERx Palermo Italian Restaurant Palo Alto Family YMCA Scott Parker Mark and Nicole Patton Peet’s Coffee and Tea Peninsula Covenant Community Center Peninsula Gymnastics Peninsula Mercedes Angela Pettit Danny and Kelly Pettit Thomas and Carol Peyser Dale Pfau and Cathryn Gawne Katie Pfau Pianeta Debby Piccolotti, DDS Stanley and Megan Pierson Charles Pillsbury and Susan Knox Pillsbury Joseph Pistritto Hank and Lisa Plain Hap Plain Jeff Poetsch and Alison Long-Poetsch Portola Cafe Deli Portola Valley Fuel Portola Valley Pilates Portola Valley Veterinary Clinic
The Performing Arts facilities will allow students to reach their highest potentials as performers. The new facilities provide the most up-to-date technological support and the much needed physical space in which to create their art. Students will benefit most from knowing that it was built because the Woodside Priory community sees enormous value in the performing arts, and that these art forms are a necessary part of any rigorous education. Tina Paulson Choral Director
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Because this school is small, you have the opportunity to become yourself. You are not categorized as ‘just a jock’ for example. Molly, Class of 2008 “(I really liked) the chapel talk we had about AIDS. It helped me realize that one tiny donation multiplied out can save millions of lives.” Aran, Class of 2010
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Pro Tennis Jeffrey Purvin and Francesca Sterlacci Purvin Putnam Lexus and Putnam Jaguar Robert and Stellie Quinn The Reading Clinic Bob and Pat Reed Peter and Betty Ann Reinhardt Rick Riebhoff Riekes Center Maxine Rieman Roberts Market Laura Roden Alicia Rodriguez Ron Ramies Automotive Inc. Grant Rosenquist Ross Dress For Less The Rothrock Family Jeanese Rowell Runners High Salon Elizabeth Jim and Maureen Sansbury Doug and Kelly Sargent Andy and Leslie Schilling Brian Schlaak Jack Schofield Schumacher Photography See’s Candies Inc. Sheraton, Palo Alto Robert and Cailean Sherman Thomas and Maris Shields Gregory and Cindy Shove William Shu and Ingrid Lai Victoria Skinner Smith Novelty Company Adrienne Smith Solo Bambini Speck Design Jerry and Lynn Spielman Spirit Wear Suzanne Springs Sterling Cleaners Su Hong Restaurant Sugar Bowl Sundance The Steakhouse Balazs and Eva Soos Szoke T & B Sports Talbots Toy Store Gabriel Tang Max R. Tarmann David and Virginia Taylor Tea Plus Noodle House TheatreWorks Time Out Services, Inc.
Carol Torre Don and Sharon Traeger TrafficGuage Christine Tran Trellis Restaurant Paul and Sylvia Trudelle Daniel and Tamara Turner Todd Turner The Turnquist Family Andrew and Alice Valentine Vallombrosa Retreat Center Richard Van Doren Kate Van Zanten Gregory Ward and Jo Anne Larson Bob and Ramsay Waterman Marvin and Beth-Ann E. S. Wenger West Valley Light Opera Association James and Patricia White Carol Whitfield Debbie Dalzell and Mark Wilson Windsor Vineyards Winter Lodge C. Robert and Susan Wolfe Woodside Priory Headmaster’s Council Woodside Priory School Board of Trustees Woodside Priory School Ski Club Woodside Tennis Shop John and Valerie Wookey The Worth Collection by Vicki Vasilikos Becker WPS 6th Grade WPS 7th Grade WPS 8th Grade WPS 9th Grade WPS 10th Grade WPS 11th Grade WPS 12th Grade WPS Glass Students WPS Monks Eric and Jean Young Susan Young Bruce Yoxsimer and Jill Caskey Yves Delorme Christine Zarringhalam Ariel Zommer
Underwriters Playwrights - $10,000 and above Meredith and Ray Rothrock
Directors - $5,000 to $9,999 Wayne and Cindy Davison
Actors - $2,500 to $4,999
Rick and Marcia Gold Terry and Dotty Hayes Tom and Therese Bevilacqua David and Lori Marquardt Hank and Lisa Plain
Designers - $1,000 to $2,499 Susan Falaschi Kenneth and Karen Glaser William and Michelle Green Stephen and Taw Hearst David and Karen Jim Danny and Kelly Pettit Putnam Automotive Smith Novelty Company Beth and Marvin Wenger
Crew - Up to $999
A Friend of the Priory Sylvia A. Busch Callie A. Cain Peter and Pam Campagna Doug Carlisle and Lauri Sanders Geoffrey Chapman The Decking Superstore First Republic Bank Richard and Linda Frasch Robert and Betsy Gamburd Jim and Marsha Hannay Michael and Margaret Herzen The Hess Family Jeffrey and Mary Hiller Jackson & Hertogs LLP John and Tracy Kraczkowsky Hans and Martha Luemers Tim and Cathy Molak Peter Rieman S.P. McClenahan Co., Inc. George and Kathryn Schreiner
The Priory’s Leadership Circle 2004-2006 The Leadership Circle is comprised of individuals and families whose support is integral to the Priory’s mission and its dedication to excellence in education. This group includes leadership donors to the Golden Jubilee Campaign, Founders Club donors to the Annual Fund, and/or leading volunteers who have rendered years of service to Woodside Priory and its students, faculty and monastic community. The entire Priory community benefits from their generosity, foresight, vision, caring and support— upon which the Priory depends. Many thanks! Anonymous (7) William and Susan Ahlstrom James and Loren Archer Dave and Donna Arnold Matthew and Margaret Bannick Thomas Bevilacqua and Therese Mrozek Gregory Bonfiglio and Patricia Murray Robert Bradford Michael and Barbara Calbert Donna Carano Carmen Christensen Trust Paul and Marcia Cook Wayne and Cynthia Davison Tom and Fran Dempsey Andrew and Carol Duncan Robert and Katherine Feldman Connie Fitzgerald Stars and Stripes Mechanical The Thies Family Andrew Verhalen and Janet Brownstone Vision Promotional Products Mark and Lisa Wan Windsor Vineyards
Underwriting in Kind
John and Linda Bader John P. Buehler Buehler Vineyards Colin Chapman and Kirsten Malone
Eugene and Judith Flath Kenneth and Karen Glaser Richard and Marcia Gold Michael and Emily Goldberg George and Kathryn Gould William and Michelle Green Nahum Guzik David and Susan Hafleigh Joanne Harrington Terry and Dorothy Hayes George and Sue Hearst Stephen and Sivechat Hearst Rosemary Hewlett David and Karen Jim Craig and Nichola Johnson Harvey and Barbara Jones Peter Kasenchak Kenneth and Natalie Klein Robert Klein Steven and Alison Krausz John Kriewall and Elizabeth Haehl Alfred Li and Jenny Lam Jacques and Sandy Littlefield Lorry Lokey The Maas Family Fund E. Alvin and Suzanne Maas Rick and Amy Magnuson David and Lori Marquardt Diane Martin May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust John and Joan McGraw Julio Mendez Munoz and Victoria Cerame Colon Timothy and Marjorie Montgomery Wayne and Cindy Davison Draeger’s Supermarkets, Inc. Rick and Linda Frasch Kenneth and Karen Glaser Rick and Marcia Gold Jim Kirkland Dale Pfau and Cathy Gawne Hank and Lisa Plain Ray and Meredith Rothrock Kevin and Laurie Schofield Smith Novelty Company
Charles Munger and Charlotte Lowell Howard Neckowitz and Cheryl Kempton-Neckowitz Thomas Neff and Donna Wengert-Neff Edward Oates and Jennifer Hammer Sang Joon Park and Wonkyong O Danny and Kelly Pettit Dale Pfau and Cathryn Gawne Hank and Lisa Plain Andrew and Deborah Rappaport William and Gail Roberts Ray and Meredith Rothrock Alexander and Leslie Schilling Art and Cynthia Schultz Robert and Annie Simon William and Dana Starling Joseph Tabacco and Peggy Schmidt David and Virginia Taylor Robert and Mary Rose Theis Gary Tseng and Tina Cheng Daniel and Tamara Turner Donald and Rachel Valentine Andrew Verhalen and Janet Brownstone Mark and Lisa Wan Robert and Charlene Ward Matilda Wilbur Allan and Heidi Will John and Valerie Wookey Don and Jane Yates Eric and Jean Young The Zaffaroni Family
Jazz Musician Taylor Eigsti, class of 2002, is scheduled to perform a donor appreciation concert at the Priory’s new Performing Arts auditorium on November 11, 2007. Two songs from his most recent CD, “Lucky to be Me” are nominated for 2007 Grammy Awards. Read more about Taylor’s current career and his career as a Priory student at www.woodsidepriory. com/ Recent News.
Robert and Nancy Talbott Virginia and David Taylor Andrew Verhalen and Janet Brownstone Marvin and Beth-Ann Wenger Windsor Vineyards John and Valerie Wookey Bruce Yoxsimer and Jill Caskey
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Update Trinity Project Performing arts auditorium and classrooms, renovated and expanded library and media center, and the Priory’s first student center. $16.1 million goal** $10.3 million raised to date $5.8 million is needed ** This new goal includes an additional $1m needed for site improvements Target for this year—complete the Trinity Project by Fall 2007. • Raise the $5.8 million needed • Complete the Performing Arts facilities on schedule • Begin library renovation this spring • Begin student center this summer Endowment General endowment funds, scholarship funds, and the “Father Funds” $5 million goal $2.78 million raised $2.22 million is needed Target for the 2007 calendar year—completely fund the $1M Father Egon Endowed Scholarship • $303,000 raised to date On-Campus Housing $3.5 million goal reached by target completion date • The Maas Family Commons housing complex completed and occupied in 2003 • Two apartments adjoining residence halls constructed and one home renovated in 2001 • Twenty-three faculty and staff live on campus. Trustees’ long-term goal is to house 50% of the faculty on campus within ten years. Chapel Renovation $250,000 goal reached and renovation completed by Friends of the Chapel in 2004.
Golden Jubilee Campaign Contributors
Thanks to the following donors, who contributed from January 2000 to December 31, 2006.
$2 million or more
Lorry Lokey Lorry I. Lokey Supporting Foundation
$1 million to $1,999,999
Anonymous (3) Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund E. Alvin and Suzanne Maas The Maas Family Fund Ray and Meredith Rothrock
$500,000 - $999,999
Community Foundation of Silicon Valley Terry and Dorothy Hayes John Kriewall and Betsy Haehl Rick and Amy Magnuson Sang Joon Park and Wonkyong O Woodside Priory Monastic Community
$250,000 - $499,999
Anonymous (1) Carmen Christensen Trust Connie Fitzgerald Kenneth and Natalie Klein Robert Klein David and Lori Marquardt Thomas Neff and Donna Wengert-Neff Hank and Lisa Plain Andrew and Deborah Rappaport Alexander and Leslie Schilling Daniel and Tamara Turner
$100,000 - $249,999
James and Loren Archer Donna Carano Tom and Fran Dempsey Eugene and Judith Flath George and Kathryn Gould Nahum Guzik Craig and Nichola Johnson Harvey and Barbara Jones
Alfred Li and Jenny Lam May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Timothy and Marjorie Montgomery Peninsula Community Foundation Dale Pfau and Cathryn Gawne William and Gail Roberts David and Virginia Taylor Robert and Mary Rose Theis Mark and Lisa Wan Robert and Charlene Ward John and Valerie Wookey Eric and Jean Young
$50,000 - $99,999
John and Linda Andreini James and Anne Barnett Douglas Carlisle and Lauri Sanders Jeffrey and Stacy Drazan Andrew and Carol Duncan Albert and Susanne Ebneter Lindsay Farino Mark Farino Richard and Marcia Gold William and Michelle Green Edwin and Marsha Hannay Harold Harvey Estate Robert and Carloan Hass The Hass Family Fund Hewlett Packard Company Steven and Alison Krausz L. James Archer Trust Frank and Pauline Lai Richard and Mary Lemuth Steven MacKay and Anna Muelling Robert and Katherine Maxfield Howard Neckowitz and Cheryl Kempton-Neckowitz James and Maureen Sansbury Art and Cynthia Schultz Debra Simons Stephen Simons Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Allan and Heidi Will Alejandro and Leah Zaffaroni The Zaffaroni Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999
Anonymous (1) Patricia Adams Paul and Nancy Appelblom Matthew and Margaret Bannick Thomas Bevilacqua and Therese Mrozek
Michael and Barbara Calbert Hugh and Laura Cornish Wayne and Cynthia Davison Roy and Ellie Ferrari Mark and Suzanne Frappier Michael and Emily Goldberg IBM Corporation David and Carole Harris Stanley Kwong and Judy Koh Mary A. Crocker Trust Stanley and Megan Pierson Roxy and Michelle Rapp Shell Oil Company Foundation William Shu and Ingrid Lai William and Dana Starling Gary and Tina Tseng Gregory and Rachel Wrenn Alan and Andrea Zulberti
$10,000 - $24,999
Daniel Alegria and Mary Hufty Fred and Muffie Alvarez David and Margaret Bell James Berthelsen David and Toni Clapper Allan and Suzanne Epstein John Erkman Andrew and Patricia Haines Judd and Mimi Iversen Craig and Pamela Jones Raman and Indu Khanna Bryan Lamkin and Arianna Carughi Charles and Jane Lombard Thomas Lyon and JoAnn Kahn Syrus and Farnaz Madavi Tim and Cathy Molak John and Nancy Newman Edward Oates and Jennifer Hammer Curtis Peterson and Lea Stublarec Danny and Kelly Pettit Priory Headmaster’s Council Jeffrey Purvin and Francesca Sterlacci Purvin Ronald and Lila Schmidt John Schwabacher and Madelene Wong Mary Catherine Shouse Abraham and Marian Sofaer Joseph Tabacco and Peggy Schmidt Donald and Sharon Traeger Gregory Ward and Jo Anne Larson Robert and Ramsay Waterman Marvin Wenger and Beth-Ann Schwabacher-Wenger James and Patricia White Bruce Yoxsimer and Jill Caskey
Up to $10,000
Anonymous (1) Archbold Charitable Trust Dave and Donna Arnold The Ayco Charitable Foundation Douglas and Barbara Ayer John and Linda Bader Stephen and Linda Balogh William and Ruth Benz Douglas and Marjorie Brent John and Kristin Brew Peter and Pamela Campagna Renato and Josie Castaneda Sandro and Joan Centofanti Michael and Michelle Chan Alan and Elizabeth Cirino Teodor and Luminita Ciupitu Gerald and Nancy Dellheim Stephen and LuAnn DeMartini Edward and Joan Desmond James and Sarah DiBoise Mark and Carolyn Dobervich Robert and Betsy Gamburd Jay and Donna Gerstenschlager Douglas and Lisa Goodyear Kerry Gormley John and Anne Hannigan Elena Herzen Michael and Margaret Herzen George and Michele Huertas Jack and Ginny Kavanaugh Steven and Joselyn Kelley Gail Kimball Julie Kimball Matthew Lincoln and Leanne George Daniel and Susan Lockwood The Mager Family Bruce McAuley and Susan Kritzik Kyle McAuley Thomas and Sandra McCarthy John Oblak and Janiece Bacon Oblak Marc Oswald Mark Paris Keith and Debbi Patten Paving Construction Service, Inc. James and Patricia Plummer Jeffrey Poetsch and Alison Long-Poetsch Portola Valley Hardware Robert and Mary Quinn Mark and Margot Rawlins Paul and Kathryn Reimer Alicia Rodriguez Douglas Ross and Elizabeth Bellock Brian and Thea Schlaak
Art and Cynthia Schultz Robert and Annie Simon Robert and Nancy Talbott Stephanie Tearse Charles Thieriot and Elizabeth Huntley Tad and Eleanor Thomas Daniel Turner, Jr. Donald and Patricia Turnquist Andrew and Alice Valentine Takonkiet and Kanikar Viravan Harry Whitehouse and Wendy Rabinov Ellen Wilton Nancy Woodward Gwynne Beth Young Stuart and Susan Young Al and Peggy Zappelli
2006-2007 Campaign Leadership Team and Development Committee Dave Arnold Peter Campagna* Andrea Capozzoli Wayne Davison** Carolyn Dobervich Brother Edward Englund, O.S.B. Danielle Guttman Betsy Haehl Gail Kimball Steven Krausz Siobhan Lawlor Rick Magnuson Tim Molak Nancy Newman Hank Plain*** Ray Rothrock Kari Rust Kenneth Tehaney Daniel Turner Donna Wengert-Neff Al Zappelli Jeanne Jenkins - Consultant
Associate Members
Abbott Matthew Leavy, O.S.B. Josie Castaneda *Chair, Board of Trustees **Chair, Campaign Leadership Team ***Chair, Development Committee
Father Egon Scholarship Fund
Contributions from Jan. 1, 2002 – Dec. 31, 2006. Faculty and staff who contributed through the annual fund will be acknowledged in the 2007–2008 annual report. Anonymous (14) Tarek Abu Zayyad William and Susan Ahlstrom Elie and Yael Alcheck Michael Alcheck Mark and Christy Apton Armando Araujo-Eserski Carlos and Lourdes Araujo-Eserski Charles and Kathleen Arnold Dave and Donna Arnold Henry and Caron Arnold Theodore Baiz, Jr. Robert and Doris Barbagelata Richard Barnes Jack and Anne Beaver Mary Belliveau Julian and Gladys Bennett Jay and Laura Blumenfeld Robert Bond Michel and Paula Marina Boudart Kenneth and Marilyn Brass Brockway Properties Gisela Brugger Joern-Eric and Amy Brugger William and Teresa Brusher John and Florence Bryan Dorothy Buckley William Budge Mrs. John Page Buehler, Sr. Jay Buenrostro John and Caroline Bulkeley Louise Burks Christopher and Carole Cain James and Maria Campbell Kristina Campbell Herman and Sheila Carmassi Sally Charles Francis and Phyllis Charlton Paul and Joan Chewey Philip Chu Jeffrey and Kathleen Congdon Richard and Bridget Cooley Andras and Roberta Csaplar Dan Murphy Foundation Howard and Leonore Daschbach Kathleen Davis Christopher de Sibert Frederic and Marie-France de Sibert Tom and Fran Dempsey
“When Thanksgiving break was over, it was so great to be back at the Priory, because I felt like I was home.” Soo Bin, Class of 2010 Boarding Student “The teachers here are nice. They teach a lot more than what I learned at my other school. Everything is more organized.” Cesar, Class of 2013
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“. . . I realize even more now (while touring Hungary) how brave the founding Priory monks were, and I am glad they made it to Portola Valley to start the school. Priory is always in my heart!” Anna, Class of 2005 Taken from a postcard
mailed from Budapest
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Robert and Joan Desky Thomas and Judith DeSzily Diageo North America Foundation Sir Daniel Donohue Patrick and Kimberly Dougherty Robert and Heidi Dougherty Peter and Ann Marie Draeger Arthur and Debbie Dugoni Arthur and Katherine Dugoni James and Lisa Dugoni William and Mary Dunn Albert and Susanne Ebneter Edward Eyre Teresa Falaschi Betty Poetz Ferguson Michael Ferrari Waltraud Finch John and Dianne Fisher Edward Gaspar and Mary Dunham Katherine Gaspar Derek and Suzanne Gibbs Igor-Patrick Golden Richard and Sharon Golden Arthur and Carol Graham Gerald and Arlene Graham Robert and Muriel Granucci James Grealish Mark and Martha Greenough George and Lorraine Grenfell Michael Hall Rupert and Yvonne Hall Frank and Judith Halmos Peter Hammond Gregory and Kathryn Hampton Erik and Bonnie Hansen Frank Heffernan Thomas Hennig Thomas and Mary Ann Herbert Adam Herring and Alexis McCrossen Hewlett Packard Company Rosemary Hewlett Woodson Morris Hobbs V Paul Holland and Linda Yates David Howes and Janet Andrews Howes George and Michele Huertas James and Helen Jenson John M. Bryan Family Fund Anand and Anita Judge Lawrence and Dian Karabian Kevin and Liza Kasenchak Kristopher and Liza Kasenchak Robert and Susan Keady William and Joyce Keckler
John and Barbara Keller Christopher and Ana Kennedy John and Phyllis Kidd John and Patricia Kilmartin Ian Kotchian Louis and Klara Kovacs Andrew and Karen Kuchins Coralia Kuchins James Lee Victor and Louann Leipzig Ruben Lemmens David and Linda Lewis Lincoln and Bunny Lewis The Mager Family Albert Maggio Diane Martin Joseph and Jean Marvin Fortune and Therese Masdeo Frank and Patricia McGinnis Clay and Magdalena McCarty James and Leslie McClellan Richard McCoy and Marsha Wagner John and Nancy McCrady Martha Eyre McDaniel Harold and Ellen McElhinny Ryan and Jean McGinnis John and Joan McGraw John and Patricia McGraw William and Mary McInerney Francis and Adele McPartland Ann Marie Mix Selby and Marian Mohr Tim and Catherine Molak Joseph and Lindsay Montero Albert and Barbara Morris Daniel and Caryn Murphy Timothy and Susan Murphy Donald and Elizabeth Myers Christopher and Liz Nelson Brian O’Grady Gene and Catherine O’Grady Kevin and Kathryn O’Grady Rosalia O’Grady Shawn O’Grady E. Whitney Olson Matt and Betty O’Rourke Marie Otto Ward and Mary Paine Henry and Elizabeth Peters Oscar and Janice Pieper Alexander Piper Michael Pomo Doris Raffetto Eugene and Dianne Ravizza William and Ann Regan Rocky Ridge Properties Owners Association
Jedd and Leslie Roe Ray and Meredith Rothrock James and Ronnie Rudolph Albert and Florence Santucci Jeffrey Scales Peter Schink William and Ruth Schooler Robert Schuchardt Elizabeth Scitovsky Julia Seiff Bernard Shaw A. Vincent and Susan Siciliano Silvergate Bank Lawrence and Nancy Snideman Kurt and Birgit Stache Harley and K. Sophie Stallman Robert and Helen Stein Jane Stephens Adorjan and Janine Szocska The Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation The Charles Schwab Corp. Foundation The David and Lucille Packard Foundation The Order of Malta Paul and Heather Titterton Joseph and Edith Tobin Michael and Sarah Tobin Stephen Trudelle Lee and Donna Tucker Francesca Turbok United Way of San Joaquin County Tony and Caroline Vertongen Bruce and Anne Wagner Glen and Donna Warren M. H. and Barbara Weisbart Maurice and Norma Weisner William and Deloris Welling Hubert and Elaine Willman George Willman Ellen Wilton Nancy Woodward Patrick and Christine Yam The Zaffaroni Family Peter Zaffaroni Al and Peggy Zappelli
Father Martin Scholarship Fund Contributions from Jan. 1, 2002 to Dec. 31, 2006 Anonymous (8) Frank Aiello Andrew Arnold Dave and Donna Arnold James and Marna Arnold
Robert and Doris Barbagelata Richard Barnes John and Kristin Brew Mrs. John Page Buehler, Sr. Christopher Bulkeley and Jo Anne Suzuki John and Caroline Bulkeley Kristina Campbell Bryan Chan and Cynthia Bittar Lauren Clapper Robert and Susan Couch Guy and Erika Cross Linda Davis Tom and Fran Dempsey Richard Dioli Mark and Carolyn Dobervich Peter and Ann Marie Draeger Arthur and Debbie Dugoni Arthur and Katherine Dugoni James and Lisa Dugoni Teresa Falaschi Michael Ferrari First Data Corporation Joey Gamburd James and Nancy Gogan Gorilla Search Group Rupert and Yvonne Hall Bill Hamburgen Robert and Leveriza Hammond Daniel and Carrie Hart Lauren Hecht Elena Herzen Michael and Margaret Herzen Saeed and Shideh Hesh Woodson Morris Hobbs V Paul Holland and Linda Yates Kelly Immel Anand and Anita Judge Arash Kamangar Babak and Katja Kamangar Kristopher and Liza Kasenchak Noel Kidd Gail Kimball Julie Kimball Scott Kimball John and Chiharu Kirch Ian Kotchian Andrew and Karen Kuchins Ashley Kustu Leatherback Foundation Ruben Lemmens Daniel and Susan Lockwood Guillermo and Rocio Maafs The Mager Family Ron and Brenda Mak John and Nancy McCrady William and Marie McGlashan
John and Patricia McGraw The Melmon Family Foundation Dean and Susan Miller John Miller Tim and Catherine Molak Motorola Foundation Kenneth and Carol Navas Lawrence and Tori Nelson Ward and Mary Paine Nels and Patricia Paine Ernest and Julie Pappas Christopher and Tracy Pepper Alexander Piper William Quan and Amy Kong Naomi Schwartz Philip and Maya Sewald Cynthia Sleight Christopher and Maria Snideman Laura Snideman Katelin Stasun Kenneth and Kathleen Stasun John and Marianne Stoner Martin Sullivan Adorjan and Janine Szocska TIAA-CREF Trust Company, FSB Jordan Tiffany Laura Trudelle Hernan Valdes Andrew and Alice Valentine Bruce and Anne Wagner James and Janis Walker Mark Waylonis Daniel Wenger Tom and Karen Westernoff Stephen and Molly Westrate Hubert and Elaine Willman George Willman Nancy Woodward Debra Wynne Melmon Cyril and Jeanne Yansouni Man Yau and May Duong Regina Yujuico
Father William Scholarship Fund Contributions from Jan. 1, 2002 to Dec. 31, 2006 Anonymous (1) Callie Cain Philip Constantinou William and Natalie Graham Tim and Catherine Molak Ronald and Lila Schmidt William and Ruth Schooler John and Marianne Stoner Bruce and Anne Wagner
Chapel Fund 2005-2006 All funds donated to the Chapel Fund go directly to the special needs related to the chapel and the daily Mass presided over by the monastic community. Contributions from Jan. 1, 2005 to Dec. 31, 2006. Anonymous (3) Joan Andel Allan and Jean Bollhoffer Michel and Paula Marina Boudart John and Kristin Brew John and Mary Alice Byrne Callie Cain Peter and Pamela Campagna Scott and Susan Carey Tom and Fran Dempsey Herbert and Margaret DeStaebler John and Holly Dissmeyer Paul and Pauline Dowd Timothy and Germaine Dwyer Albert and Susanne Ebneter Waltraud Finch John and Dianne Fisher Kerry Gormley William and Natalie Graham Anthony and Beverly Guichard Thomas Hennig Rosemary Hewlett Paul Holland and Linda Yates David Howes and Janet Andrews Howes Hungarian Catholic Mission Jack and Ginny Kavanaugh The Kiely, Felix, and Harris Families Gail Kimball Al and Jeanne Kirkland John Kirwin Ryan and Jean McGinnis John and Joan McGraw Ray and Anne McIntyre Dean and Susan Miller John Miller James Milliken Hank and Gigi Morgan Matt and Betty O’Rourke Paul Reimer Kenneth and Nancy Rodgers James and Ronnie Rudolph Harley and K. Sophie Stallman John and Marianne Stoner Robert and Nan Timpe Francesca Turbok Charles and Elaine Visconti Stephen and Molly Westrate Ellen Wilton Nancy Woodward James Woolever Don and Jane Yates The Zaffaroni Family Al and Peggy Zappelli
Chapel Fund Advisors Peter Kasenchak Jane Yates
Two Gifts with a Single Snip!
Middle School Theology teacher Molly Buccola has always had long, blonde hair—but has always thought about getting a buzz cut. When the Priory’s annual holiday food and funds drive began last semester, it seemed like a good time to finally do it, she said. It is a tradition for a faculty member (male until this year) to shave his head if the campus community exceeds its goal for charity. Since she planned to get the haircut anyway, and donate her mane to “Locks of Love”, (where it will be made into a wig for a cancer patient) the timing seemed perfect— she could inspire additional giving and support someone facing a difficult course of medical treatment. Initially, many of her students were uneasy with the idea of a radical change, she said, but she helped them understand that it was a small loss. “Hair is just hair. It will grow back,” she told them.
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Please be our guest for a discussion of
“Science, Creation and Christ” 7 p.m. March 21, 2007 In the Priory Assembly Hall With keynote speaker
Father Stanley L. Jaki, OSB The Reverend Stanley Jaki is a professor of physics, a Benedictine priest, and a founding father of Woodside Priory School. He is internationally recognized as a leading thinker in the philosophy of science, theology, and issues where the two disciplines intersect. Father Jaki is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Templeton Prize in 1987. This annual award, now over $1 million, is given to further understanding of science and religion. Father Jaki pursued post-doctoral work in the philosophy of science at Stanford, UC Berkeley, Princeton and the Institute for Advanced Studies at Princeton. He received honorary appointments or fellowships to work on the faculties at Yale, Edinborough, and Oxford Universities, among others. He is a prolific writer with two dozen books and numerous articles on this topic in print. Watch for more information soon, coming by mail and email and on our website, www.woodsidepriory.,com. The lecture is followed by a short question-answer session and dessert reception. RSVP to Pat Reed, preed@woodsidepriory.com
Woodside Priory School 302 Portola Road Portola Valley, CA 94028 (650) 851-8221 fax (650) 851-2839
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Mark Your Calendar! Join the Fun! Where can you find ice-cold margaritas, color and fun, the spirit of a Mexican Mercado, and a key to supporting the Priory education everyone loves—all at one time and in one place? Don’t miss Cinco de Mayo, Woodside Priory’s annual auction, May 5, 2007 at the Hotel Sofitel in Redwood Shores. The entire team of auction volunteers has been at work contacting business and individual donors, and some irresistible auction items are already tucked under their sombreros. It’s a don’t-miss event! Watch for your invitation in the mail in early spring. The party is still months away—in the interim, would you consider joining the auction team as a volunteer, donor or underwriter? People who have lent their time in the past say the pre-party activities can be as much fun as the actual event. And the tangible support of gifts and underwriting is critical; they are the heart of the event. Check with Jennifer (Oates) Hammer at jlhammer@earthlink.net
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