DEAR St. Mary’s Community
As we reflect on the 2023-2024 school year, we are filled with deep gratitude and excitement for all that our community has accomplished together. It is with great pride that we present this comprehensive Report on Philanthropy, showcasing the tremendous impact of our supporters’ generosity and dedication across every corner of our school.
It’s clear that St. Mary’s is a place where people love to come together—whether in the classroom, on the field, in the gym, or at one of the many events on or off campus. Last year, we had hundreds of volunteer opportunities, and once again, our community showed up with enthusiasm and care. We are incredibly thankful that St. Mary’s feels like home for so many.
In this report, you’ll find a detailed financial overview of the funds raised, allocated, and utilized for vital philanthropic causes. Your support enabled us to reach an extraordinary $7,038,000 in pledges and donations. Our current Capital Campaign— Design The Future—is a transformative project that will leave a lasting mark on our school for generations. We are excited to continue partnering with you to bring this vision to life. Our St. Mary’s Fund and Scholar Program remain pillars of who we are, reflecting the heart of our mission. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity.
We believe in the power of philanthropy to change lives—impacting not only our students but also a world in need. As you explore this report, we hope you feel inspired by the initiatives we’ve undertaken together. Each contribution reflects our mission, vision and values, and it is what makes St. Mary’s truly one-of-a-kind.
We are deeply grateful for the partnership we share with you. The success of our school is built on the time, resources, and talent contributed by so many in our community.
On behalf of everyone at St. Mary’s, we proudly present this report and deeply value the connection we have with all of you.
Warmly,
Doug Patterson
Sharon Taylor Kevin DeAllen Head of School Chief Advancement Officer Chair, Board of Trustees
2023–2024 Board of Trustees
St. Mary’s Leadership
2024–2025 Board of Trustees
2023-2024 Development Committee
2024-2025 Development Committee
2023-2024 PTF Board
2024-2025 PTF Board
EARLYEDUCATION CENTER
2 Early Preschool Classes
3 Preschool Classes
3 Early Kindergarten Classes
DESIGN CENTER
The Empathy Lab
The Idea Lab
The Garage
OUTDOOR SPACES
EEP Playground
Park-Like Space
Heritage Tree
3 Kindergarten Classes
6 Collaboration Rooms
The Learning Hub
The Falcon Workshop
The Tool Shed
The Studio
The Gallery
Enhanced Shade Areas
Collaboration Spaces
Tribute To Wedding Cake
COMMUNITY SPACES
Lobby
Coffee Café
School Store
Campaign
ProjectCost
$23Million $23
Message From The Campaign Committee
Dear St. Mary’s Community,
We are thrilled to share an exciting milestone in our school’s journey—this summer, we broke ground on the Design The Future project, marking the start of a transformative new chapter for St. Mary’s. After years of careful planning and the incredible support of our community, we are now seeing our vision for innovative learning spaces, revamped community and outdoor areas, and a new home for our Early Education Program come to life.
In the pages that follow, you’ll find highlights of the campaign’s progress, a timeline of key milestones, and a celebration of the generous donors who have brought us this far. Thanks to more than 70 families contributing $12 million, we are on the path to elevating the educational experience for current and future generations of St. Mary’s students. These families are not just donors—they are partners in shaping the future of education here.
As we enter the final phase of this campaign, we invite all community members to join us in reaching our goal. Together, we will build a space that not only reflects the excellence of St. Mary’s, but also enhances our IB and Design Thinking curriculum—creating a hub where students can become innovators and critical thinkers.
Thank you to those who have led the way and to those who will help bring this project to completion. If you would like to participate, we would be glad to meet with you, along with our dedicated school leadership, to connect you with the right opportunities to get involved.
Sincerely,
The Design the Future Campaign Committee
Design The Future Campaign Committee
Doug Patterson Head of School
Virtue Byrd Director of Campaign
Administrative Leadership Campaign Committee
Kevin DeAllen
Kim DeAllen
Shawn Baldwin
Keri Baldwin
Dan Floriani
Jordan Floriani
Sharon Taylor Chief Advancement Officer
Jen Staudenbaur Executive Director of Advancement
Gordon McNeill
Anne Marie McNeill
Pokey Thompson
Lou Vandermolen
Sally Vandermolen
2021-2024
Design The Future Campaign Donors
The Abghari Family
The Abraham Family
The Abrahams Family
Ammar and Duha Al-Ali
Lisa Argyros / Argyros Family Foundation
Cyrus and Missy Arman
Shawn and Keri Baldwin
The Beadel Family
Serena, Matthew and Hayden Benson
Dennis and Choo Choo Boyer
Morgan and Erika Brown
Terry Burke
Shawn and Kelly Cao
The Carlton Family
Alger Chaney Charitable Trust
Michael and Amber Chang
Feihua Chen and Ying Lu
Chris and Priscilla Colwell
Kim and Kevin DeAllen
Jennifer Farr
Ryan Farsai
The Fis(c)her Family
Jordan Floriani and Dan Floriani
Ghailian Family
David Ghannadi & Sarah Jebreil-Ghannadi
The Gray Family Foundation
The Guerdat Family
The Harmon Family
Michele and Brian Hull Family
The Jahangiri Family
The Keif Family
Joe and Sarah Kiani
The Kite Family
The Kraninger Family
Raymond Liang and Lynda Chen
Barry and Tressie Lieberman
The Liu Family
The Marsh Family
John and Paige McCord
Gordon and Anne Marie McNeill
Greg and Athena Merage
Carlo and Ines Micali
Jeff and Maggie Minhas
Polina Chebotareva-Mudrick and Tim Mudrick
Steve and Mariko Nordhoff
Michael and Jesse Page
Doug and Courtney Patterson
The Pedigo Family
The Price Family
The Santore Family
The Simonoff Family
Vinny and Tori Smith
The Spanos Family
The Staudenbaur Family
The Steinhafel Family
Yan Sun and Yulun Jiang
The Tang Family
The Tavakoli Kadar Family
The Taylor Family
The Thompson Family
Michael and Eugenie Tian
The Choe-Tobiason Family
Louis and Sally Vandermolen
The Vlok Family
Fernando and Cheryl Wang
The Warner Family
Aaron and Kelly Zeigler
Blake Zhang and Kai Zheng
Kuan Zhang and Bianca Jin
Wenbo Zhang and Betty Zhou
Edward Zhou and Amanda Wang
PROGRAMMING & CONCEPTUAL PLANNING
Evaluated Project Options To Complete Campus Facilities Plan
In-Depth Design Thinking Curriculum Research
Created A Case For Support For The Campaign And Held Community Briefings
Inspiring Innovation in the Idea Lab
The future of education is rapidly evolving, and Manna Kadar and Sohrab Tavakoli are committed to ensuring that students at St. Mary’s are equipped to thrive in this changing landscape. Through their generous support, the Tavakoli Kadar Idea Lab will soon become an idea generation hub in the soon-to-be Design Center on the second floor of the new building.
As entrepreneurs, Manna and Sohrab understand the transformative power of education and technology. Reflecting on her journey, Manna shared, “Education was my key to success and continues to be. I see the Idea Lab as a bridge to the future of learning—one that will empower children to think critically, use technology creatively and learn in ways we couldn’t have imagined growing up.”
Rendering of the Tavakoli Kadar Idea Lab
Capital Campaign Launched
Determined Project Cost Of $23M
A Space for Curiosity and Creativity
The Idea Lab will be a tech-filled classroom, designed to inspire students to explore technology hands-on. From artificial intelligence to cutting-edge tools, this space will encourage students to take their learning beyond the classroom.
For Sohrab, the Idea Lab represents an exciting shift in how students approach learning. “There’s a science to curiosity,” he explained. “In the past, learning could be a slow and rigid process. Today, with technology at our fingertips, we can ask questions, use tools like AI and discover faster ways to solve problems. This lab will teach students not just to find the answer, but to ask the right questions—the critical thinking we often find lacking in the business world.”
The Idea Lab will serve as a place where curiosity is cultivated, where students will learn to ask “why” and explore new ways to answer that question. Manna and Sohrab are particularly excited about how the lab will teach children to engage with generative AI, an emerging field that will be integrated into the curriculum to help students explore topics more deeply and efficiently. “We want our children, and all the students here, to learn how to think critically and engage with the tools of the future,” Sohrab said. “This space is about more than learning facts; it’s about teaching them how to think and how to use their voice confidently.”
FUNDRAISING DESIGN
Partnered With RGA Office Of Architectural Design And Landstudio 360
$5 Million Raised
Construction Documents
Submitted To City
Demolition And Grading Permits
Public Phase Of Capital Campaign Launched
Empowering the Next Generation of Problem Solvers
As entrepreneurs, Manna and Sohrab are professional problem solvers, a mindset they want to instill in their children Shaelyn (Grade 3) and Mason (Grade 1). “In business, we move forward by solving problems,” Manna noted. “It’s the same in life— if mom and dad aren’t around, how will they figure things out on their own? The Idea Lab will give them a space to practice problem-solving, to ask questions and to collaborate with others to find solutions.”
The lab will feature a wall for idea generation, where students can share and build upon one another’s thoughts. “We love that this space promotes collaboration and recognizes that every idea matters,” said Sohrab. “That’s the foundation of innovation—starting with ideas and turning them into action.”
A Lasting Legacy of Learning and Creativity
For the Tavakoli Kadar family, supporting the Idea Lab is about more than just leaving a legacy for Shaelyn and Mason. “We want every child at St. Mary’s to feel confident sharing their ideas, their thoughts, and their emotions,” Manna emphasized. “This lab will be a safe space where they can explore without fear and learn how to turn their ideas into solutions to real-world problems.”
Groundbreaking Celebration
$12M Raised
Community Demo And Donuts Event
Donor Spotlight
Manna Kadar & Sohrab Tavakoli
Sohrab Tavakoli and Manna Kadar, St. Mary’s Board of Trustee, with their two children Shaelyn and Mason on the project site.
YOUR GENEROUS GIFT HAS MADE AN IMPACT
719 Students Benefited
$926,000 RAISED 2023-24
89 Donors Increased Their Gifts
74 Leadership Donors ($5,000+)
419 Donors
72 New Donors
$3,036 Average Parent Gift
63% Of Parents Gave
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the donors who contributed to this year’s St. Mary’s Fund campaign, “Celebrating 30 Years of Making a World of Difference.” Thanks to your generosity, we raised a remarkable $926,000. This fund not only supports our current needs but also helps build a program that will benefit future students for the next 30 years and beyond.
At St. Mary’s School, we are committed to providing an exceptional education that inspires and prepares our students to make a positive impact on the world. Your support allows us to continue saying YES to new ideas and programs, attract and retain exemplary faculty and enhance the St. Mary’s student experience. We are immensely grateful for our community of supporters—parents, faculty, alumni families and grandparents—who make this possible.
PILLAR ONE
A Transformative Learning Experience For Our Students.
The St. Mary’s Fund’s contributions were used immediately this school year to support our Strategic Plan. Below are j ust a few examples by strategic pillar of how gifts have impacted the St. Mary’s student experience and various aspects of school life.
• Implemented increased math fluency integration via Reflex Math program (Grades 2 – 8).
• Employed robust NoRed Ink reading/writing/grammar program (Grades 4 – 8).
• Enhanced Tinker Time for Lower School students to create new learning connections.
• Introduced Chromebook program so students are equipped with their own laptop throughout their Grades 3 – 5 journey.
• Secured educational Minecraft subscription for Grade 5 classes to focus on sustainability throughout their Sharing the Planet unit.
• Began working with robots and coding, linking to various units in Early Education Program.
• EEP and Grade 8 students created a mobile regenerative organic garden enhancing service learning and units of inquiry.
• Introduced Grade 8 High School Placement Test program within Tutorial blocks and after-school sessions to prepare students for high school.
• Partnered with a third-party security consultant to provide a detailed security assessment of campus; feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
• Added tables outside of all Lower School classrooms to better utilize outdoor learning spaces.
• Extended security presence beyond the school day.
• Installed outdoor lighting to provide safer walkways.
PILLAR TWO
An Innovative 21st Century Campus That Is Flexible And Environmentally Responsible. PILLAR
• Launched inaugural two-day Lower School Intersession, “World-Sized Hearts in Action!” Program linked to units, included on and off-site field trips, had service components and much more.
• EEP strengthened the Social Emotional curriculum with books, calm-down devices, furniture and training for faculty and staff.
• Continued to annually grow the Middle School Intersession program by expanding areas of study and trips, including an inaugural trip to London, England.
• Increased support for experiential learning by offering a Model United Nations international trip to Singapore.
• Introduced two service learning initiatives in Middle School: first-ever local beach clean up and Helping Hands lunch clean up in the Green Family Commons.
PILLAR FOUR A Premier International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.
Thank You! 2023-2024 St. Mary’s Fund Committee
John and Paige McCord, Chairs
Lindsay Carmona
Ashley Forman
Rachael Hitch
Margaux Kugelman
Barry Lieberman
Nevyne Lotfy
Alyssa Monroe
Asia Roberts Brooks
Stephanie Steinhafel
Lou Stokes
David and Maria Wayland
Rebecca Wong
Cynthia Zhang
Vicki Zhang
• Proactively sent 14 faculty from all three divisions to IB training and workshops throughout the country including Colorado, Northern California, Texas and Florida.
• Continued to grow the Global Conversations program, hosting a total of six events this school year.
• Refocused and restructured the Middle School Community Project program to ensure students’ passions tied to community issues were relevant and evident.
• Conducted CORE Learning teacher literacy training based on The Science of Reading for all LS faculty.
• Conducted EXPLO Design Thinking training for all faculty and staff.
• Sent 16 teachers and admin to visit a leading school in the Pacific Palisades, California. The purpose of the visit was to inspire our team and facilitate collaboration between our teachers and school leaders to understand how design thinking can enhance various subject areas.
• Head of Early Education is now certified as an American Red Cross Trainer who can certify all employees moving forward.
• Members of leadership visited Atlanta International School and Westminster School to learn and experience their design programs.
• Every faculty member has participated in at least two full days of Professional Development sessions.
• Faculty have participated in external conferences and training, including science, technology, athletics and arts.
PILLAR SIX
A
Continued
Sense Of Community Among Students, Families, Faculty, Staff & Beyond.
• Held the first Middle School Fest where all Middle School families were invited into classrooms to experience all facets of learning.
• Successfully hosted 10 community events, all receiving record-breaking attendance (e.g., Founder’s Day, Grandparents & Special Friends Day, Design Faire, Father-Daughter Dance, Mother-Son Game Night).
• Launched a new dynamic school website to bolster our admissions efforts and communication among our community.
• Upgraded and launched Veracross, a fully integrated web-based information system for use by parents, students, faculty and staff.
Thanks to the generous support of our community, all of this and much more was possible for our students. Thank you!
Thank You!! FOR MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE! 2023-2024
VISIONARIES CIRCLE
Brian Abghari and Atisa Setak
Cyrus and Missy Arman
Peter and Kate Carlton
Ravi and Jasmine Ghataode
The Keif Family
The Warner Family
MILLENNIUM CIRCLE
Morgan and Erika Brown
Sean and Casey Brown
John and Sonya Bauer
Susan Choe and Tom Tobiason
Brian Dahn
Babak Farzaneh and Cathleen Wu Farzaneh
Brian and Michele Hull
The Koury Family
John and Paige McCord
Yan Sun and Yulun Jiang
The Vlok Family
Yulong Wang and Beibei Sun
Blake Zhang and Kai Zheng
Edward Zhou and Amanda Wang
HEAD OF SCHOOL CIRCLE
The Abraham Family
Craig and Cara Abrahams
Anonymous (2)
The Beadel Family
Raj and Marta Bhathal
Kristen and Tom Chadwell
Michael and Amber Chang
Oliver Chen and Lydia Qiu
Karen Cheng and Corbett Williams
Garrett and Michelle Colburn
Kim and Seth Davenport
Craig and Lindsay Dickhout
The Erb Family
Ryan Fink and Nikki Pearson
The Fischer Family
David Ghannadi and Sarah Jebreil-Ghannadi
Jay Hachey and Sara Palmer
The Hansen Family
The Helms Foundation –
Stephen and Charlotte Bell –
Paul and Denise Helms
The Jahangiri Family
The Kite Family
The Kraninger Family
Kugelman Family Foundation
Barry and Tressie Lieberman
Maggie Liu and Robert Sui
Gordon and Anne Marie McNeill
Kevin and Andrea Meehan
Steve and Mariko Nordhoff
Michael and Jesse Page
Sean and Lena Patrick
Robert and Ellie Price
Ruixue Qi and Shen Li
The Qian Family
Tom and Shanti Schiller
The Simonoff Family
A.G. and Kamri Spanos
Brandon and Amy Staley
Zoey Su and Yuchao Wang
Sharon and Mel Taylor
Ameya and Felicity Telang
Michael and Eugenie Tian
Lou and Sally Vandermolen
Ian Wang and Cynthia Zhang
Jinsong Wang and Jing Li
Heather and Ryan Wilkins
Gene Wu and Donna Bautista
Winnie Wu and Ryan Wang’s Family
The Xiang Family
Guozhen Xu and Xiaoxuan Yang
Nader and Maryam Yamin
Aaron and Kelly Zeigler
James and Jennifer Zembrzuski
Jack Zhai and Quinne Liu
Wenbo Zhang and Betty Zhou
SUSTAINERS CIRCLE
AbbVie
Jaye and Peter Adderton
Alfredo and Anastasia Andreani
Lindsay and Ben Carmona
David Chan and Stephanie Kim
Feihua Chen and Ying Lu
Jordan Floriani and Dan Floriani
Chris and Christina Harmon
The Heyduk Family
Shuisheng Hong and Jingjing Zhu
Fengyuan Jia and Qiyang Wang
Jun Won Jung and Suhyun Park
Manna Kadar and Sohrab Tavakoli
The Kral Family
The Letien Family
Zhen Lu and Jianwei Tao
Ali and Shiva Manoucheri
David Mays
Kasia Mays
Stephen and Alyssa Monroe
Cosimo Palumbo and Anna Lubrano
Liu Peng and Yanbin Lu
The Qian Family
Liz Qu and Ming Zhang
Arthur and Inhee Ruderman
Deepak Subramanian and Avantika Ajit
Kurt Vile and Carey Tushin
Diana Wang
Fernando and Cheryl Wang
Aaron and Brock Weaver
Kevin and Brook Westcott
The Zhang Family
Kan Zhang and Mingying Gu
Vicki Zhang and Hao Zhuang
Yaru Zhao and Zongyan Li
Sushu Zhou and Feng Zhou
Zou Family
BENEFACTORS
Bryan and Lexie Allen
Anonymous (3)
Aviation Capital Group
Jeffrey Bassett and Trisha Prudencio
The Bimont Family
Dennis and Choo Choo Boyer
Damian and Amanda Burke
Shawn and Kelly Cao
Chris and Priscilla Colwell
Delta Air Lines
Roger and Karen Dennis
James Fowler and Dara Allen
Jeff and Heather Haworth
Justin and Anne Hepworth
The Hong Family
Yanqiang Huang and Rui Peng
Guillermo Iladoy and Lex Tu
The Khaleghi Family
Haibo Li and Ying Wang
Raymond Liang and Lynda Chen
Louise Ludutsky
Nelly Maximus
Richard Mazer and Kanan Mazer
Alisha and William McCullough
Chris and Lindsey Michael
The Moran Family
The Pedigo Family
Jen and Jay Petrocelli
Lisa and Scott Pickford
Tao Qiu and Wenjie Xia
Asha and Nick Robertson
Cole Snyder and Gina Olsen
Alison and Mike Santore
Skip and Dawn Steele
Lou Talebloo and Naz Mahroo
David and Maria Wayland
The Webb Family
Kent and Alexandra Weed
Ricky Yang and Sara Huang
Michael Ye and Becky Wu
Yang Zheng and Viet Do
XuFeng Zhu and Yuechan Hong
PATRONS
Cara and Eric Acker
Anonymous (3)
ASML
The Baker Family
Bill Behr and Marilyn French-Behr
Jeff and Barbara Blake
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc
Amir and Mahdis Bormand
Elisa and Craig Brechner
Asia and Terrance Brooks
Terry Burke
Ted and Julie Carpenter
CBRE
Dan Degtyar and Tate Aslanjan
William Engelbrecht and Marie Doulaverakis
Jennifer Farr
Anthony Geach and Ashley Kalimada
Sushila Ghataode and David Bannon
Chuck Goodwin
Catherine Green and Ron Levy
Edgars and Dace Gulbis
John and Carol Hepworth
Beomki Hong and Youngwon Park
Margaret and Ponnappa Kalimada
Zeki and Kathy Kayiran
Lawrence and Dulcie Kugelman
Ryan Labovitch and Melissa Yu
William and Alice Medina
Microsoft
The Nabavi Family
Optum
Doug and Courtney Patterson
Edward and Soo Rhee
Basem and MaryAnn Samuel
Leon Schee and Liangzi Zhang
Lauren and Vitas Sipelis
Justin and Corinna Thavirat
TIAA Cref
Neil and Bichsa Tran
Xiaohui Zheng and Fuyuan Zhuang
SUPPORTERS
Sam and Jessica Abraham
Darsh and Rani Aggarwal
AKM Consulting Engineers
Michelle Amaral
Anonymous
Sanjay and Anita Ayer
Angshu Bhattacharyya and Preeti Prasher
Derek and Abeni Bias
Janette and Stan Braden
The Carpenter Family
Matt and Laura Clifford
The DeAllen Family
Craig and Catherine Delle Donne
Cliff and Christine Downie
Eaton
Josh and Ashley Ettwein
The Forman Family
John and Lindy Glassco
Evi B. Gurney
The Gurney Family
Mark and Melanie Hill
Matthew and Rachael Hitch
Andrew and Sheila Hoffman
David and Gabriela Holmerud
The Hua Family
Brian and Min Hwang
Greg and Adriana Ise
Mike and Lynn Joseph
Ritesh Keswani and Sonia Gurnani
Jin and Ashley Kim
FUND MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE ST. MARY’S
Michael Konetzke and Joanna Gonzalez-Konetzke
Jacob Liu and Karen Fu
Dr. Sardul and Rosemary Minhas
The Omrani Family
PIMCO
Andrew and Dannii Portsmouth
Steve Sharifi and Mahsa Rohani
Frederick and Megan Roshan
Aaron Schmidt and Sandra Sanguinetti
The T’Kindt Family
Leslie Wallace
Gang Wang and Yang Cao
Peiyi Wang and Yan Jiang
Tony and Rebecca Wong
Workday
Lawrence and Lynda Zadra
FRIENDS
Anonymous (21)
Cayden and Acacia Adkison
The Arruda Family
Jillian Auckland
Maureen Baca
Cameron Baird
Jeff and Patricia Barron
Jason and Tammy Baxter
Blackbaud
Bradley Blunt
Karen and Patrick Bogh
Vida Bonakdar
Christina Bowman
Amalia Boyd
Michael and Yvonne Brewer
Kirsten Brown
The Browne Family
David and Virtue Byrd
Marco Camargo and Carmen Anderson
Gregory Campeau
Rob and Allyson Carrier
Skip and Nancie Carrier
Alex Carroll and Rebecca Zipprich
Kevin Chan and Crystal Huynh
Mark and Anne Chapman
Jason and Elizabeth Chayes
Harry and Kathleen Chenoweth
Nancy Chenoweth and Alan Wright
Glenn and Joanna Chisholm
Henry and Jaime Chou
The Coberth Family
Kelly Cool
James and Alison Cox
Jerome and Nathalie De Geeter
John and Gayle DeGregori
Patrick and Keri Del Conte
Francois Delestre and Clotilde Delestre
Timothy and Lisa Dennis
Desiree and Christiaan Desmond
Kerstin Dracolakis
Jessica Dunlap
Kim and Frank Dzwonkowski
Alicia Eldridge
Rebecca Emes
Courtney Falk
John and Diane Fisher
Rose Flores
Kelsey Flynn ‘04
Lucy Foerster
Kim Ford
Setareh Foroushani
Vince Fragasso
Michael and Melissa Friedl
Lisa Garceau
Luca Giannone and Stephanie Fabbri
Antonella and Paul Gleason
Jason Glicksman and Leanne Larson
Adam Goehle
Ashton and Ashley Good
Kari Greenfield
Martin and Gena Guisar
Warren and Diane Hahne
Mary and Peter Harmon
Shelly Harmon
Brandi Hartigan
Keith and Rita Hulley
Hyon and Myong Hwang
The Jelic Family
Kamaljeet Jessel
Karen Johnson
Roxanne Kane
Samuel and Claudia Kechejian
Erin Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kender
Kristie and Jeff Kender
Shay Khajoo
Myoung-Hwa Kim and Chanwon Choi
Amy Knuff
Jon Knutson
Emily and Joshua Ko
Kimberly Komrosky
Kroger
The Kucich Family
Margaux Kugelman
Robert and Priya Goel La Londe
Tim Lau and Quynh Vu
Esther Lee
Eva Lehman
Patrick and Cara Leroy
Carol and Ken Levin
Kellie Long
Vina Lotfy and Abbas Mourad
Cathy Lundberg
Taylor Maes
David and Kristine Martinez
Greg and Kathryn Mayes
Melissa McCabe
The McDaniel Family
Ann Meehan
Allison and Randy Merritt
David and Kirsten Miller
Jeff and Maggie Minhas
We are grateful for the following donors who have made a gift to the 2023-2024 St. Mary’s Fund between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
Ron and Ladan Mirian
Ceci Mirzai
Tracey and Dustin Mittelsteadt
Kimberly Moraitis
Anthony and Natalie Morris
Paul Mulchay and Laura Everling
Mulchay
Morgan Muller
Ryan and Leslie Murphy
Nima and Nahan Nami
The Neben Family
Catherine Nguyen
Janice Olsen
Roza Omid
Karen and Bob Pan
Piper Sandler & Co.
Ed Prado and Julie Ahner
Danell and David Puetz
Prem and Prashna Raniga
Michael and Katie Red
Rob and Krisha Risley
Hollie Robins
Patricia and Gene Roberts
Eric and Marisol Rodriguez
Fatima and Nick Roshdieh
Nicholas and Jennifer Rovelli
Payam and Wendy Sabo
Emily Salcido
Cynthia Sanchez
The Sandford Family
Eric and Stephanie Santos
Chase and Jill Scolnick
Kristin and Matt Scord
Lucky Sherry
Deborah P. Sippl
Clark and Cathy Smith
Mark and Sandra Smith
Tom Spence
Asha and Brendan Springstubb
Yvonne Standish
The Staudenbaur Family
Rachel Steinbach
Michael and Lauren Sterner
Dale and Louise Stokes
Debra Straume
Shelina Suravarapu
Mitzie Talavera
Ashlee Taylor
Christina Texel
Emily Thompson
Arturo and Kristin Valdez
Anne Marie Valum
Juli Van Eizenga and Chi Kuang Hwang
Eric Vargas
Leila Volkmann
Thaddeus and Jocelyn Williams
Nathan and Anne Yeargin
Nimi and Mimi Yogaratnam
FUND ST. MARY’S
NEW FAMILY CIRCLE
A special thank you to the following donors 2023-2024 new families who have joined our St. Mary’s community of supporters with a donation to the St. Mary’s Fund:
Anonymous (3)
Cyrus & Missy Arman
Jason & Tammy Baxter
The Bimont Family
Morgan & Erika Brown
Oliver Chen & Lydia Qiu
Dan Degtyar & Tate Aslanjan
Craig & Catherine Delle Donne
Desiree & Christiaan Desmond
Kendall Dowd
Luca Giannone & Stephanie Fabbri
Kelsey Flynn ‘04
Anthony Geach & Ashley Kalimada
Mark & Melanie Hill
David & Gabriela Holmerud
Guillermo Iladoy & Lex Tu
Greg & Adriana Ise
Qiyang Wang & Fengyuan Jia
Jin & Ashley Kim
The Koury Family
Raymond Liang & Lynda Chen
Nelly Maximous
Kevin & Andrea Meehan
Allison & Randy Merritt
Alyssa & Stephen Monroe
Nima & Nahan Nami
Karen & Bob Pan
Yanqiang Huang & Rui Peng
Robert & Ellie Price
Kevin Quintanar & Chantel Castillo
Edward & Soo Rhee
Rob & Krisha Risley
Asha & Nick Robertson
Fatima & Nick Roshdieh
PAY IT FORWARD CIRCLE
Thank you to the following Grade 8 families for demonstrating their support for the school with a donation to the 2023-2024 St. Mary’s Fund: :
Anonymous (2)
The Awadalla Family - Matty Awadalla ‘24
Michael & Yvonne Brewer - Jonathan Brewer ‘24
Rebecca Zipprich & Alex Carroll - Adam Carroll ‘24
Kelly Cool - Cory Cool ‘24
Francois Delestre & Clotilde Delestre - Marceau Delestre ‘24, Melvil Delestre ‘24
Desiree & Christiaan Desmond - Kailee Desmond ‘24
Kim & Frank Dzwonkowski - Nota Dzwonkowski ‘24
William Engelbrecht & Marie Doulaverakis - Isabelle Engelbrecht ‘24
Josh & Ashley Ettwein - Colt Ettwein ‘24
Jennifer Farr - Heartley Farr ‘24
Michael & Melissa Friedl - Claire Friedl ‘24
Angelo & Lori Ghailian - Alexander Ghailian ‘24, Julian Ghailian ‘24
Jason Glicksman & Leanne Larson - Emily Glicksman ‘24
The Guerdat Family - Sacha Guerdat ‘24
Beomki Hong & Youngwon Park - Liam Hong ‘24
Brian & Michele Hull - Trent Hull ‘24
The Kite Family - Logan Kite ‘24
The Kraninger Family - Chris Kraninger ‘24
Ryan Labovitch & Melissa Yu - Maddux Labovitch ‘24
Nicholas & Jennifer Rovelli
Inhee & Arthur Ruderman
Leon Schee & Liangzi Zhang
Chase & Jill Scolnick
Karl & Yvonne Standish
The Staudenbaur Family
Ameya & Felicity Telang
Susan Choe & Tom Tobiason
Ian Wang & Cynthia Zhang
Jinsong Wang & Jing Li
Yulong Wang & Beibei Sun
Tony & Rebecca Wong
Guozhen Xu & Xiaoxuan Yang
Michael Ye & Becky Wu
Zou Family
Yaru Zhao & Zongyan Li - Andy Li ‘24
Nelly Maximous - Sienna Gerges ‘24
Greg & Kathryn Mayes - Ashley Mayes ‘24
Richard & Kanan Mazer - Aidan Mazer ‘24
John & Paige McCord - Sloane McCord ‘24
Ron & Ladan Mirian - Kaiden Mirian ‘24
Lisa & Scott Pickford - Sophie Pickford ‘24, Sydney Pickford ‘24
Prem & Prashna Raniga - Diya Raniga ‘24
The Sandford Family - Avalon Sandford ‘24
Tom & Shanti Schiller - Ben Schiller ‘24
Dale & Louise Stokes - Matthew Stokes ‘24, Millie Stokes ‘24
Lou Talebloo & Naz Mahroo - Ali Talebloo ‘24
Justin & Corinna Thavirat - Harry Thavirat ‘24
Neil & Bichsa Tran - Courtney Tran ‘24
Peiyi Wang & Yan Jiang - Aaron Wang ‘24
Aaron & Brock Weaver - Kyle Weaver ‘24
Kent & Alexandra Weed - Sofia Weed ‘24
Heather & Ryan Wilkins - Finn Wilkins ‘24
Kan Zhang & Mingying Gu - Ethan Zhang ‘24
Liz Qu & Ming Zhang - Ash Zhang ‘24
Thank you alumni and alumni families for supporting the 2023-2024 St. Mary’s Fund. Your contribution benefits all the incredible programs your student enjoyed at St. Mary’s:
The Abraham Family - Sofia Abraham ‘22
Jaye & Peter Adderton
- Brooke Adderton ‘18, Siena Adderton ‘19
Bryan & Lexie Allen - Layla Allen ‘22
Maureen Baca - Brennan Falcy ‘10, Elena Falcy ‘07
John & Sonya Bauer - Leila Bauer ‘18, Leith Bauer ‘20
The Beadel Family - Caleb Beadel ‘22
David & Virtue Byrd - Brian Byrd ‘16
Marco Camargo & Carmen Anderson
- Nadia Camargo ‘23
Kristen & Tom Chadwell
- Emily Chadwell ‘07, Madeline Chadwell ‘09
Mark & Anne Chapman - Grace Chapman ‘19, Maddie Jo Chapman ‘22, Natalie Chapman ‘20
James & Alison Cox - Kellen Cox ‘21, Maggie Cox ‘18
Jerome & Nathalie de Geeter - Leona de Geeter ‘23
The DeAllen Family - Margaux DeAllen ‘23
Patrick & Keri Del Conte - Angelica Del Conte ‘21
Rebecca Emes - Ethan Emes ‘16, Mason Emes ‘13
The Fischer Family - Rocket Fischer ‘23
Jordan Floriani & Dan Floriani
- Gianni Floriani ‘23
Kelsey Flynn ‘04
Lucy Foerster - Kylie Foerster ‘21, Mia Foerster ‘18
Michael Konetzke & Joanna Gonzalez-Konetzke
- Maiya Konetzke ‘22
Ashton & Ashley Good - Carson Good ‘23
The Gurney Family - Taylor Gurney ‘23
Shelly Harmon - Chaz Harmon ‘08
Jeff & Heather Haworth
- Jeremy Haworth ‘23, Julian Haworth ‘21
Andrew & Sheila Hoffmann
- Grant Hoffmann ‘12, Marriott Hoffmann ‘14
Karen Johnson - Marc Fay ‘11, Trevor Fay ‘09
Samuel & Claudia Kechejian - Isabella Kechejian ‘15, Julien Kechejian ‘19, Matthew Kechejian ‘19
Amy Knuff - Holden Knuff ‘23, Isabella Knuff ‘21
PARKING SPACE FUNDRAISER
The Abraham Family
The Argyros-Massa Family
The Baldwin Family
The Bauer Family
The Bhathal Family
The Brown Family
The Chang Family
The Davenport Family
The Dickhout Family
The Fis(c)her Family
Kimberly Komrosky - Chloe Komrosky ‘15
The Kral Family - Kayden Kral ‘23
The Letien Family - Kaitlyn LeTien ‘22
Eva Lehman - Luke Lehman ‘23
David & Kristine Martinez - Bella Martinez ‘13, Max Martinez ‘14, Minka Martinez ‘19
Gordon & Anne Marie McNeill - Gabriel McNeill ‘18, Gavin McNeill ‘22, Gordon McNeill ‘16, Grace McNeill ‘18
David & Kirsten Miller - Liam Miller ‘21
Jeff & Maggie Minhas - Logan Minhas ‘22
Tracey & Dustin Mittelsteadt - Myles Mittelsteadt ‘22
The Moran Family - Sophia Moran ‘19, Sydney Moran ‘18
John Paul & Laura Mulchay - Austin Mulchay ‘22
Ryan & Leslie Murphy - Reese Murphy ‘23
William & Mary Phillips
- Cammi Phillips ‘15, Drew Phillips ‘07
The Pedigo Family - Kayla Pedigo ‘23
Yanqiang Huang & Rui Peng - Mia Huang ‘20
Steve Sharifi & Mahsa Rohani - Davin Sharifi ‘23
Clark & Cathy Smith - Ryan Smith ‘01, Scott Smith ‘98
Gina Olsen - Tyler Olsen ‘21
Sharon & Mel Taylor - Alexia Taylor ‘17, Amanda Taylor ‘18, Lauren Darmanin ‘02, Matthew Gray ‘04
Arturo & Kristin Valdez
- Daniela Valdez ‘17, Nicolas Valdez ‘12
Anne Marie Valum - Blake Valum ‘14, Sabrina Valum ‘18
The Vlok Family - Christopher Vlok ‘18, Marcus Vlok ‘20
Leila Volkmann - Ryan Harding ‘15
Tim Lau & Quynh Vu
- Noah Lau ‘23, Olivia Lau ‘18, Owen Lau ‘20
Kevin & Brook Westcott - Payton Westcott ‘23
Nimi & Mimi Yogaratnam
- Angie Yogaratnam ‘16, Navin Yogaratnam ‘19
Lawrence & Lynda Zadra
- Christopher Zadra ‘08, Heather Zadra ‘07
Edward Zhou & Amanda Wang - Steven Zhou ‘17
OTHER GIFTS
The Floriani Family
The Ghataode Family
The Hachey Family
The Hansen Family
The Kiani Family
The LeTien Family
The Simonoff Family
The Vlok Family
The Warner Family
The Xiang Family
Please email any corrections to christine.downie@smaa.org.
Terry Burke
Brandon & Stefanie Castro
Dairy Queen
Janice Davis
Alex Guerdat & Chantal Manseau Guerdat
The Kite Family
Kona Shaved Ice
Mendocino Farms, LLC
David & Stephanie Steinhafel
Edward Zhou & Amanda Wang
St. Mary’s School SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Scholar Program 2024 Update
We express our deepest gratitude for your invaluable contribution to the St. Mary’s Scholar Program. Your support has had a profound impact, and we are delighted to provide you with an update on the program’s achievements and milestones. By investing in the Scholar Program, you have transformed the lives of these students and their families and positively influenced the entire St. Mary’s community.
The Scholar Program, a key tenant of our Strategic Plan, provides ongoing scholarships to Middle School students each year. We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to your generous support, we added two scholars for the 2024-2025 school year, for a total of six scholars. In June of 2024, our second scholar student graduated from St. Mary’s.
Our mission is to create a lasting impact on the lives of deserving students by offering transformative educational experiences within the St. Mary’s community. We are happy to share some key highlights and achievements demonstrating our remarkable progress, thanks to your generosity.
THANK
YOU
SCHOLAR PROGRAM DONORS
Anonymous
Matt & Laura Clifford
The DeAllen Family
Francois Delestre & Clotilde Delestre
Desiree & Christiaan Desmond
Kim & Frank Dzwonkowski
William Engelbrecht & Marie Doulaverakis
Ryan Farsai
The Guerdat Family
Matthew & Rachael Hitch
Brian & Michele Hull
The Kite Family
The Kraninger Family
Ryan Labovitch & Melissa Yu
Jack & Shanaz Langson
Barry & Tressie Lieberman
Richard & Kanan Mazer
Jeff & Maggie Minhas
Andrew Purdy & Caroline Fitz-Roy
Liz Qu & Ming Zhang
Greg Reiser
Sambar Foundation
Pokey Thompson
Aaron & Brock Weaver
Kent & Alexandra Weed
Heather & Ryan Wilkins
Yaru Zhao & Zongyan Li
Gifts made between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
$992,125
Raised Since Inception In 2019
EIGHT Scholars Impacted Since 2019
$77,125
Raised In 2023-24
Includes a special combined gift of $37,975 from the Class of 2024 families
$35,000 Per Year, Per Student
Scholarship amount this includes extra costs beyond tuition including transportation, books, course materials, athletics, international Field Studies.
TWO Graduates Current Freshman & Sophomore at local high schools
FUNDING SOURCES
PAST GALAS, DONATIONS FROM GRADE 8 FAMILIES, ALUMNI FAMILIES, & CURRENT FAMILIES.
THANK YOU CLASS OF 2024
At St. Mary’s School, the tradition of the graduating class contributing a collective gift to the Scholar Program is a powerful way for families to leave a lasting legacy. The Class of 2024 has proudly raised $37,975, setting an inspiring example for future classes. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the families who participated in this tradition, helping to ensure that the Scholar Program continues to thrive.
SIX Scholars Enrolled 2024-25
Your support played a vital role in this success, and we sincerely thank you for your contribution!
The Scholar Program students had an outstanding year, actively participating in school activities and trips, showcasing their talents, and excelling both academically and athletically. The students from Grades 6 to 8 engaged in various school sports, including basketball, volleyball, soccer and track. All attended Field Studies to Catalina, Yosemite and Washington, D.C., with several also joining special Intersession trips to London and Silicon Valley. These Falcons served in leadership roles, such as being recognized as standout participants on trips or serving as St. Mary’s Ambassadors. As these students continue to thrive at St. Mary’s, they are prepared for when they graduate and move on to high school. We are proud to have two St. Mary’s scholars attending local high schools and are happy to hear about their successes.
“ For our child, the opportunity of going to a safe school with a high academic level, outstanding principles and values, caring people, and travel opportunities was incredible. These are things that we would have never been able to provide ourselves.” — Current Scholar Family
“ We are indebted to all of you for this great opportunity. We ask God to forever bless you and your families, to guide you, and to keep you.” — Current Scholar Family
2023-2024 Scholar Students
Thriving
Supporting Our Local Community
The St. Mary’s Scholar Program was established in 2018 through the dedicated efforts of our school leaders, Walt Linaweaver and Sharon Taylor, alongside the generous contributions of families and the invaluable partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley. Leaders from the Boys and Girls Club—James Littlejohn, Nicole Watson, Carolyn Kozol, Summer Mejia, and Daniela Burgos—along with our Scholar Program Committee members, played a pivotal role in welcoming our first scholars to St. Mary’s in the 2019-2020 school year. Since then, we have continued to strengthen our collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club in selecting students to apply for the Scholar Program each year.
St. Mary’s and the Aliso Viejo branch of the Boys and Girls Club have expanded this partnership beyond the selection of scholar students to support more children in our community. Over the past three years, we have provided an annual average of $600 in school materials, art supplies and games at the start of each school year to the club. These donations have positively impacted the services the club provides to its members. Additionally, St. Mary’s has welcomed students from the club for art and PE classes, outdoor activities and sports camps. Over the past two years, Boys and Girls Club students have also attended our spring musical production. We are excited to continue increasing opportunities for our faculty and students to work with students from the Boys and Girls Club.
The 2024 Gala Fund-a-Need supported Making Innovators —a campaign created to provide our students with the tools, resources, and inspiration for a truly transformative learning experience. Our academic leadership identified specific resources that drive innovation and design thinking, offering hands-on, meaningful and tangible benefits to Falcons of all ages. Through this initiative, we are funding programs in coding and robotics, digital fabrication, virtual and augmented reality, and digital citizenship, equipping our students with the skills needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
This Fund-a-Need brings design thinking to life through investments in coding and robotics, digital fabrication, virtual and augmented reality, and digital citizenship—ensuring our students gain the tools and skills to navigate an ever-changing landscape. Together, we are empowering the innovators of tomorrow.
At the Gala, we raised an incredible $212,000 for this Fund-a-Need! We are deeply grateful to our families for supporting the FAN, which is bringing exciting new resources to all grade levels. On the following pages are a few examples of the programs enhanced or introduced into our curriculum this year, thanks to our generous support.
Innovation for our Youngest Falcons in EEP
Innovation for our youngest Falcons drives the exciting enhancements in our EEP Program. Every class will benefit from the new resources, and the teachers are eager to integrate them into learning experiences. Our Outdoor Classroom now features Jumbo Building Blocks, which the children love using for creative play and construction. Early Preschool is developing a hands-on unit on light and shadows, incorporating state-of-the-art light tables, materials, and safe loose parts to encourage design thinking and endless exploration for our little creators. Additionally, Preschool classrooms will enhance their “How the World Works Unit of Inquiry - Measurements” with new materials, including beakers, measuring wheels and glass crayons. Early Kindergarten is excited about their new OSMO coding devices, magnetic blocks and the Makedo Invent Kit, which will play a key role in supporting their “How the World Works Unit of Inquiry – Tinkering “ unit. These upgrades are a significant boost for our youngest learners!
AR/VR via Merge Cube in Grades K-5
We are excited to introduce Merge Cube into our Lower School Science curriculum as part of our ongoing innovation initiatives. This powerful AR/VR tool allows students to hold and interact with 3D objects using augmented reality, bringing abstract scientific concepts to life in an immersive way. By aligning the Merge Cube with our units of study and the IB Program of Inquiry, we’re enhancing the learning experience through interactive, hands-on exploration. Whether students are examining the solar system, human anatomy, or ecosystems, Merge Cube helps bridge the gap between theory and tangible understanding, deepening their curiosity and comprehension. This new technology fosters inquiry-based learning, aligning perfectly with our commitment to providing engaging, forward-thinking educational experiences for our students.
Social Institute in Grades 3-8
In light of the growing research on the negative effects of screen time and social media on young minds, teaching responsible digital navigation is more important than ever. St. Mary’s is proud to partner with The Social Institute to address this need. This gamified learning platform empowers students, educators, and families with the tools and skills to navigate their social world—both online and offline—in healthy and responsible ways. With lessons designed to promote high-character decisionmaking, we’ve integrated this program into our curriculum by mapping lessons to key units in the Lower School and rolling it out through advisory sessions in Middle School. This week, we successfully completed our first lesson in the Middle School, and we look forward to the program’s positive impact on our students.
LEGO Robotics Team for Grades 4-8
We are excited to launch the inaugural year of our LEGO Robotics Team for students in Grades 4-8, offering a hands-on introduction to STEM through robotics. Using LEGO robotics kits, students will design, build, and program robots to tackle real-world challenges, promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. This new initiative empowers students to explore coding, engineering, and robotics principles in an engaging and practical way. Whether participating in competitions or classroom projects, the LEGO Robotics Team will provide an exciting platform for students to innovate, experiment, and bring their creations to life.
Digital Embroidery Machine for Grades 6-8
As part of our commitment to fostering creativity and innovation, we’ve introduced a digital embroidery machine into our Middle School design course. This cutting-edge tool allows students to transform their digital designs into unique, tangible works of art, blending technology with traditional craftsmanship. By using the machine to create embroidered pieces, students gain hands-on experience in translating digital concepts into physical representations, encouraging both creative expression and technical skill development. This new addition empowers students to explore the intersection of design, technology, and artistry, providing them with a modern platform to experiment, innovate, and showcase their creativity in real-world applications.
3D Printers
Expanding our fleet, we’re excited to introduce the newest 3D printers, which enable students to bring their creative designs and projects to life. These high-fidelity printers allow for the production of product prototypes, classroom teaching models, demonstrations, and custom-designed, in-house fabricated learning resources. Supporting all divisions at St. Mary’s, the 3D printers play a crucial role in seeding the adoption of digital fabrication and hands-on learning across the curriculum. From intricate student creations to functional classroom tools, this technology empowers students and teachers alike to explore innovative solutions and bring their ideas into the physical world, fostering creativity and deeper engagement in STEM and beyond.
THANK YOU DONORS!
Atisa Setak and Brian Abghari
The Abraham Family
Cara and Eric Acker
Anonymous (5)
Megan Barnes and Norm Callaham
Danny and Jenny Bergold
Michael Bianchi and Juliana Brutoco Bianchi
Derek and Abeni Bias
Morgan and Erika Brown
Sean and Casey Brown
Damian and Amanda Burke
David and Virtue Byrd
Shawn and Kelly Cao
Richard and Tara Capalbo
Xiaojie Feng and Yuan Chai
Chris and Priscilla Colwell
Kelly Cool
Kim and Seth Davenport
Joseph Delgadillo
Craig and Catherine Delle Donne
Craig and Lindsay Dickhout
Lisa and Adam Dooley
Cliff and Christine Downie
William Engelbrecht and Marie Doulaverakis
Luca Giannone and Stephanie Fabbri
Babak Farzaneh and Cathleen Wu Farzaneh
Morgan and Erica Fine
Lisa Fjelstad and Jp Ackerman
Christopher and Gianni Frisco
Sean and Audrey Ganey
Freeman and Linda Garrett
Angelo and Lori Ghailian
David Ghannadi & Sarah Jebreil-Ghannadi
Brandon Goethals and Janelle File
Catherine Green and Ron Levy
The Grossi Family
The Guerdat Family
Ashley and Adam Halberda
Chris and Christina Harmon
Shelly Harmon Barclay and Sara Harty
The Heyduk Family
The Jahangiri Family
Qiyang Wang and Fengyuan Jia
Manna Kadar and Sohrab Tavakoli
Samuel and Claudia Kechejian
The Keif Family
Kristie and Jeff Kender
The Kite Family
The Koury Family
Scott and Jen Kramer
Margaux Kugelman
Ryan Labovitch and Melissa Yu
Maggie Liu and Robert Sui
Liu Family
Hao Tang and Teresa Lou
Sean and Colleen Masterson
Richard and Kanan Mazer
John and Paige McCord
Alisha and William McCullough
The Melvin Torres Family
Carlo and Ines Micali
Todd and Gina Miller
Ron and Ladan Mirian
Nima and Nahan Nami
The Omrani Family
Doug and Courtney Patterson
Jen and Jay Petrocelli
Lisa and Scott Pickford
Robert and Ellie Price
The Qian Family
Frederick and Megan Roshan
Payam and Wendy Sabo
Kate and Mark Shoemaker
Matthew and Jodie Sivewright
Clark and Cathy Smith
Vinny and Tori Smith
Cole Snyder and Gina Olsen
A. G. and Kamri Spanos
Arthur and Patti Staudenbaur
The Staudenbaur Family
David and Stephanie Steinhafel
The Theisen Family
The T’Kindt Family
Arturo and Kristin Valdez
Kurt Vile and Carey Tushin
Fernando and Cheryl Wang
Ian Wang and Cynthia Zhang
Yulong Wang and Beibei Sun
Aaron and Brock Weaver
The Webb Family
Carter White and Natalie Turner
Heather and Ryan Wilkins
Winnie Wu and Ryan Wang’s Family
Aaron and Kelly Zeigler
James and Jennifer Zembrzuski
The Zhang Family
Shuisheng Hong and Jingjing Zhu
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PREMIER SPONSORS
Flik Independent School Dining
JSerra Catholic High School
PREFERRED SPONSORS
Mark and Diana Faruki
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
PARTNER SPONSOR
Sage Hill School
UNDERWRITING & IN-KIND SPONSORS
Cyrus and Melissa Arman Foundation
The Steinhafel Family, Wiens Family Cellars
St. Mary’s Gala On Saturday, March 9, over 320 members of our community donned their cowboy hats and boots to help celebrate everything we love about St. Mary’s! Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception with a “Cowboy Margarita” signature cocktail and champagne “Watering Hole,” photo opportunities, dinner and dessert, silent and live auctions, Fund-a-Need, themed vendors, dessert bar and a night of cowboy boogieing to a live band. Thanks to the overwhelming support of our event sponsors and community, we raised over $512,000 through ticket sales, sponsorships, auction and Fund-a-Need! Many thanks to our families and community members for their generous donations. Your incredible support makes a direct impact on our mission to cultivate world-sized hearts and world-class minds.
Thank you to our amazing Gala Committee who worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this event! Gala Co-Chairs: Megan Roshan and Lindsay Dickhout. Committee Members: Jamie Goodman, Cathy Green, Sara Harty, Sarah Jebreil-Ghannadi, Jennifer Kite, Carey Tushin-Vile and Rebecca Wong.
GUESTS
THROUGH TICKET SALES, SPONSORSHIPS, AUCTION & FUND-A-NEED
HIGHEST ATTENDEE COUNT TO DATE IN THE LIVE ($149,500) & SILENT AUCTIONS ($36,000) OVER $512,000 RAISED
$185,500 RAISED
This event was a huge success with 104 golfers coming together to celebrate this milestone classic. It was an unforgettable day of golf, camaraderie and celebration showcasing the strong bonds within the St. Mary’s community. Thank you to our committee, Golf Chair Kathyrn Mayes, sponsors and volunteers who contributed their time and resources to make this event possible. Your support played a crucial role in creating an exceptional experience for all participants.
Congratulations to the best dressed foursome: Michael Page, Jason Puckett, Brian Lannon and Kris Price. And a big congrats to the foursome winners, including: Men’s Group –Chris Harmon, John Massa, Alex Cotraviwat and Eugene Suh;
Women’s Group – Kathryn Mayes, Jen Farr, Michelle Tolmie and Heather Wilkins; Mixed Group – our presenting sponsor, Gallagher Foursome – Charlene Montoya, Phillip Baker, Alec Grollman and David Grollman. Your impressive skills and sportsmanship were inspiring to witness, and we look forward to seeing you defend your titles next year!
As we reflect on the day’s events, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude for the sense of community that we all share. Your presence and participation made it a memorable and enjoyable event, and we can’t wait to do it again in 2024!
This is an annual event, please reach out to golf@smaa.org if you want to join the planning committee or to secure a sponsorship.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PIN FLAG SPONSOR
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
EVENT SPONSORS
Baldwin & Sons
The Hachey Family
GOLF CART SPONSOR The Andreani Family
BREAKFAST BAR SPONSOR
The Ghailian Family
PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR
The Grotto Menswear
BAG DROP SPONSOR
Solé Shades
COOLER SPONSOR
Dairy Queen
HOLE SPONSOR
EverFence
Pana Orthodontics
Premier Roofing & Building Co.
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Frito Lay
Newport Beach Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
OC Local Taproom
Titos
COFFEE STATION SPONSOR
The Lan Zhou Family
TEE SIGN SPONSORS
The Guerdat Family
Harmon Agency
Dr. & Mrs. P. Kalimada
The Lowell Family
Marque Urgent Care
The McCullough Family
