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THE ALUMNI CLASS REPRESENTATIVE SPOTLIGHT

Gabriel Mass ‘95

Class Representatives are an important link between PHS and their classmates. They help build a sense of community among their classmates and serve as a key communication liaison between PHS and the alumni community. Gabriel attended PHS from 1986-1995 and is the Class Representative for the Classes of 1995-1999.

Who was the PHS teacher who had the biggest impact on your life and why? Many PHS teachers had an important and lasting impact on me. The time spent at PHS was ultimately the basis for my values and what I think is important in life. If I had to pick one, it would be Karen Angier. I spent two years with Karen (“K-1” as well as 1st grade) because kindergarten was full the year I entered PHS. Karen was an extraordinary teacher and I am lucky to have had her guiding me through my first years of school. Her patient and nurturing, yet firm character gave me the confidence I needed to be successful at PHS and beyond.

Where did you go to high school and college? I am Lick-Wilmerding High School ‘99 and Georgetown University ‘03. I graduated from Fordham University School of Law in 2009. I also attended the University of Cape Town (South Africa) for one year while in college and the University of Nairobi School of Law for a summer while in law school.

What do you do for a living and where do you live? I currently live in San Diego with my wife Alyssa (a psychotherapist) and two boys, Hayden (6) and Skyler (3). I run my own investment firm which invests based on global macro trends and geopolitical themes.

What is your favorite PHS memory and why? It’s hard to choose a favorite memory; PHS is an idyllic place to spend your early formative years. Rick [Riordan]’s re-telling of the Greek myths is up there for me. Also the tarot readings he did in our class. Or threatening to confiscate my books if I didn’t go out and play during recess. Lots of Rick Riordan memories basically.

What do you like about being a PHS Class Representative? I have enjoyed being a Class Representative because it’s given me an excuse to get back in touch with the PHS community and find a way to connect even though I don’t live in SF.

Get INVOLVED

Alumni are the custodians of Presidio Hill School’s history, invaluable contributors to the School’s future, dedicated mentors to students and one another, and ambassadors to the world at large. There are many ways to get involved no matter your age, stage in life, or geographic location.

EVENTS

Based on your feedback to the Alumni Survey on page 18, we will be building out a robust calendar of alumni events. Please join PHS’s Alumni Facebook group or visit www. presidiohill.org/alumni for the most up-to-date alumni event listings and RSVP information.

VOLUNTEER

There are a variety of ways for you to volunteer your time to support current PHS students or our alumni community. We are always looking for alumni to inspire our students by speaking at an assembly, volunteering at a school event, or mentoring our students. You can help support your fellow alumni by becoming a Class Representative, or planning an event or activity for alumni in your area. If you’d like to volunteer, contact us at development@presidiohill.org.