ANNUAL REPORT EDITION

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL • BURLINGAME • FALL 2015

Great futures start at Mercy

OAKS Fall 2015 • 1 FEATURES Welcome Mercy Class of 2019 4 Making a Difference Raises Record Donations 6 Mercy Girls Visit Japan 8

DEPARTMENTS 2015-16 Board of Directors Mercy Parent Club 10 Penny Stack Alexander ‘78 Kelli Benz On Campus 12 Judy Cannon, RSM Athletics 18 Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81 Graduation 20 Patricia Flanagan ‘65 Admission Events 28 Bart Gaul Bob Grassilli Annual Report 30 Sr. Mary Kilgariff, RSM Alumnae 42 Alan Maffei Class Notes 44 Brandy M. Navarro, CFP®, Catherine’s Legacy 50 ChFC, CLU ‘98 Clare Pool Purpura ‘75 Five Wishes 51 In Memoriam 52 Upcoming Events 54

From the Head of School

Dear Mercy Community:

David Brooks in his bestselling book, The Road to Character, wrote about the difference between resume virtues and eulogy virtues. Resume virtues being the “skills you bring to the job market and that contribute to external success.” Eulogy virtues being “the ones that exist at the core of your being – whether you are kind, brave, honest or faithful; what kind of relationships you formed.”

It is certainly the job of all schools to make sure our students graduate with resume skills. Skills that not only benefit them in the job market but help them matriculate into good colleges and universities that, in turn, make major contributions to those resume skills. Schools like Mercy, partnering with families, also have a keen L to R: Lauren Conklin, Assistant Head of School for Academics; responsibility to foster the eulogy virtues; those Karen Hanrahan, Head of School; and Summer Dittmer, traits that make how we live and what we live for Assistant Head of School for Student Life. worthwhile and merciful.

In these pages you will find accomplished women – current Mercy students, 2015 graduates and alumnae – whose resume virtues have helped them to excel academically, athletically, in a variety of fields and by doing extraordinary things extraordinarily well. What really makes them accomplished, however, are the eulogy virtues they all possess – compassion, faithfulness, kindness, a passion for service, humility and love. Virtues shared by Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy and emphasized in our mission at Mercy High School.

Pope Francis has decreed a Jubilee to be called the Holy Year of Mercy beginning on December 8, 2015, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (and the closing of Vatican Council II), and concluding on November 20, 2016, the Feast of Christ the King. In announcing the Jubilee year Pope Francis wrote, “…mercy is a key word that indicates God’s action towards us. Just as he is merciful, so we are called to be merciful to each other. May it open us to even more fervent dialogue so that we might know and understand one another better; may it eliminate every form of closed-mindedness and disrespect, and drive out every form of violence and discrimination.” Eulogy virtues all!

Just as Mercy High School joyously celebrated the Pope’s visit to the United States in mid-September, we are planning year-long activities to recognize and commemorate the Holy Year of Mercy. Check the Mercy web site (www.mercyhsb.com) to see what is on tap. I hope, when possible, you will join us in marking this special year.

Karen Hanrahan Head of School

OAKS Fall 2015 • 3 FEATURE

Welcome Mercy Class of 2019! By the Numbers . . .

• Every freshman has a “Big Sister” to help welcome her into the Mercy community • 75% of our students are Roman Catholic • 49% of freshmen are playing on a fall sports team from freshman volleyball to varsity water polo • The Freshman Class comes from nearly 50 Catholic, public and private schools throughout San Mateo County, San Francisco, Palo Alto and the East Bay • The average freshman is involved in at least one extra-curricular activity: academic decathlons, athletics, music, dance, performing arts, parish and community leadership and volunteer opportunities

Following in their Footsteps Mercy Burlingame is proud to have four new freshmen following in their mother’s footsteps as they carry on the legacy of becoming a Mercy Crusader.

This year Mercy welcomes (bottom to top): McKayla Fagliano, daughter of Sheila Fagliano Zamora ‘98; Kate Schorno, daughter of Jamee Constantinos Schorno ‘83; Victoria Grace Pieri, daughter of Denise Barbagelata Pieri ‘89 and Ruby Mayne, daughter of Arlene Susmilch Mayne ‘84.

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Given the breadth of talent of our Freshman Class, we cannot wait to see the feats they accomplish throughout their four years at Mercy!

OAKS Fall 2015 • 5 FEATURE

Making A Difference Raises Record Donations

Last May’s Making A Difference dinner was a tremendous success raising a record $280,018 for Mercy’s tuition assistance program. We were thrilled that this was the most successful Making A Difference in our 11 year history. We are so proud that the amount we raised represents a 17% increase over last year and a 35% increase over two years ago. All of our donors can be very proud in knowing that they have helped so many young women benefit from a Mercy education.

Mercy’s signature annual event drew a sell-out crowd, all of whom share a deep passion for Mercy education. We are especially grateful to our Keynote Speaker Brandy Martinez Navarro ’98, student speaker Sammy Baker ’15, and those who shared their stories in our video: Veronica Smart ’11, Jasmine Visperas ’15, and Rita Arnold ’75 with her daughters Sophia ’15 and Angelica ’17. Each of you were an inspiration to each of us. The Making A Difference video is posted to Mercy’s website under Giving.

A special thank you to the Board of Directors for underwriting the event; 100% of all sponsorships and donations directly support tuition assistance.

Making A Difference 2015 Steering Committee: Cathy Dunleavy Rosaia ’72, (Gina ’99), Chair Janet Abbot, Drum Foundation (Marian ’14) Kelli Benz (Samantha ’11, Katie ’12) Joan Fitzpatrick (Ciara ’15) Stacey Longwich ‘98 Mary Lund, Director of Advancement (Theresa ’06, Kathleen ’08) Clare Pool Purpura ‘75 Caroline Romeo (Christina ’14)

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Making A Difference 2015 raised $280,018 for tuition assistance!

OAKS Fall 2015 • 7 FEATURE

Mercy Girls Visit Japan International exchange students from Nakamura Gakuen High School, an all-girls school in Fukuoka, Japan, joined us in the Spring of 2015. Each of the girls stayed with a Mercy “host” family. The girls came to Mercy with their “host” sister, participated in English conversation classes and various activities during the day and spent afternoons and evenings with their host families.

This summer, our Mercy “host” students had the amazing opportunity to join their friends in Fukuoka. They tried different foods, participated in Martial Arts, were greeted by the students of Nakamura Gakuen with a wonderful assembly and were presented a beautiful Hakata painting to bring back with them. Throughout their trip they visited the Atomic Bomb museum in Nagasaki, participated in a traditional Tea Ceremony and a Flower Arrangement class.

We encourage our girls to be global citizens and seek every opportunity to learn about other cultures. We believe the International Exchange Program is a rewarding experience for the international student as well as Mercy students, faculty, staff and families.

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OAKS Fall 2015 • 9 MPC Mercy Parent Club

A Toast to Mercy! A Toast to Mercy! Taste and Take Wine Tasting & Sale to benefit Mercy High School Friday, November 20, 2015 7:00 PM, Kohl Mansion • $20 per person

Sponsored by the Mercy Parent Club Must be 21 to attend

Friday, Nov 20, 2015 Reserve online by Nov. 17th 7PM Join fellow wine lovers, vintners and connoisseurs for an evening of Kohl Mansion Burlingame, CA tasting and conversation at the Kohl Mansion. Over one dozen local Must be 21 to attend. wineries will be present. Join fellow wine lovers, vintners & connoisseurs for an evening of tasting and conversation at the Kohl Mansion SALES BENEFIT MERCY! Wine from all vintners will be available for purchase. 50% of all wine sales Sales benefit Mercy High School 50% of all wine sales will be donated will be donated to Mercy High School! Visit the Parents tab at mercyhsb.com to Mercy High School Burlingame to find more info about the Wine Tasting and other MPC events. Details and Tickets at www.mercyhsb.com

Mai Tais at the Mansion! Saturday, March 5, 2016 The premiere MPC fundraising event of the year, highlighted by amazing food, spirits and the generosity of the Mercy Community! All proceeds benefit current Mercy programs.

For more information, to make reservations, or donate to these events, visit our website at www.mercyhsb.com or call 650.762.1199.

10 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Mercy Parent Club

Mercy Parent Club presented Head of School Karen Hanrahan with a check for $46,000 for the renovation of the Library, AMES, Resource Center and Counseling offices, MPC scholarships and the Angel Fund. We kicked off the 2015-16 school year with a fun Welcome BBQ! Plans are underway for “Taste and Take Wine Tasting and Sale” on November 20th and our annual benefit “Mai Tai’s at the Mansion” on March 5, 2016. For more information and reservations for these upcoming events visit www.mercyhsb.com.

OAKS Fall 2015 • 11 On Campus

Tri-School Leadership Summit In September, Mercy hosted their fifth annual Tri-School Leadership Summit. The morning's events were led by musical sensation Jesse Manibusan - a composer, singer/songwriter, storyteller, humorist, catechist, evangelizer and encourager. After performing and inspiring students around the world, Jesse brought his knack for building instant rapport, and cultivating the joy that inspires service, sacrifice and the celebration of life to the Mercy campus. We are so grateful for this unique leadership experience, bringing Mercy, Notre Dame and Serra, together, as one leadership powerhouse.

Tri-School Students Perform at Disneyland During spring break, members of Mercy Chorale, the Tri-School Symphonic Band, and Serra’s Chorus shared their musical talents at Disneyland. The students also participated in clinics. The choruses combined for a musical theater audition workshop, where they not only learned a song and dance combination from the musical Newsies, but were taught all aspects of what should go into an audition.

Tri-School Walk for Catholic Worker House On September 12th, students from Mercy, Notre Dame and Serra High School along with their teachers and family members walked 4.4 miles from Mercy to the San Bruno Catholic Worker House Hospitality House to raise money and awareness.

12 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed On Campus

Meet Our Counselors! We wanted to let you know about some exciting changes in counseling. Mercy counseling has two academic counselors in Michele Macmillan and Caroline O’Sullivan. Michele is the counselor for sophomores and seniors while Caroline works with the freshmen and juniors. As your student progresses throughout her time at On Campus Mercy, her academic counselor will stay with her during her four years. The academic counselors works with students to create a four year academic plan that is appropriately rigorous while ensuring that students access the needed supports on and off campus.

Francesca Ohanessian is Mercy’s college counselor. She works with students starting from freshmen year to begin college planning through an introduction to Naviance, our online college portal, and talking about ways to build a resume. Individual college meetings happen most frequently during junior and senior year.

This year we are pleased to have the addition of a wellness counselor in Joy Phillips. Joy will create programming targeted at helping students develop skills necessary for leading a balanced life. She is also available for brief individual appointments when students seek a trusted adult to talk to about the challenges of teenage life. Mercy counseling looks forward to partnering with you to ensure your daughter’s success!

Mercy Takes 1st Mercy is proud to announce that Annie Breidinger of HIllsborough won 1st place in this year's Young Men’s Institute (YMI) Essay Contest. Annie along with other Mercy students submitted entries to the YMI national contest. This year, there were nearly 1,000 entries submitted. Mercy High School Burlingame has been a participant since 2002. Students were asked to write a 500 word essay responding to the topic "How has social media impacted the decisions you are making in high school?"

The contest always proves to be a fine opportunity for our students to demonstrate their writing and critical thinking skills. This year, three sophomores (now juniors) in the English Honors class took home awards. Annie Breidinger of HIllsborough won 1st place and received $1,000; Bianca Gonzalez of Colma achieved 6th place, earning $200; and Hayley Massucco of San Bruno won 13th place and $100. Congratulations to all three Mercy Burlingame winners!

A Time Honored Tradition Each year in October, Mercy girls anxiously await the Junior Ring Ceremony. The underclass women participate in the right of passage for all Mercy girls and become upper-class women and get to wear their coveted Mercy HIgh School ring.

OAKS Fall 2015 • 13 On Campus

In May 2015, Mercy celebrated the 20th Annual Artsfest!

14 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed On Campus Grease is the Word! Tri-School Productions students from Mercy, Serra, and Notre Dame present Grease!

From Burger Palace Boys and Pink Ladies to drag races and dance halls, Tri-School Productions delighted audiences of all ages with this year’s spring musical, Grease. “Grease is my all-time favorite show,” said Director/Choreographer Gennine Harrington. “People love the 1950s. Grease, in particular, has such a cult following due to the movie with John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. It really is impossible to sit through the show and not smile. Our Tri-School cast is super talented. Their big hair looked great and they proved that the Hand Jive is alive and well in 2015!”

Grease tells the timeless love story of Sandy and Danny, who were played by Mercy senior Paige Morrisey and Serra junior Ian Tighe. “It was interesting to play such a confident character,” Tighe said. “Everything I did was so bold. Grease is a carefree and fun show.” “Anyone can relate to Grease,” added Mercy junior Cat Bigelow, who played Patty Simcox. “It’s a show for all ages.” In a power struggle of high school cliques and high-energy escapades, the Tri-School production was packed with memorable show tunes, exceptional choreography and mesmerizing sets. Serra Music Director, Jay Jordan, said Grease was the perfect show for this year’s senior class. “We have a core group of talented seniors who have been with the program all four years,” he noted. “Watching them in Grease, their final show, makes me very grateful for all that they have given to Tri-School Productions...” —An except from Serra High School Tradition Publication

In May of 2015, the Mercy Visual and Performing Arts Department presented Alice in Wonderland, a magnificent performance on the Skyline College Theater stage for their Spring Dance Concert.

Don’t miss the Winter Performance Willy Wonka’s Candy Factory December 3, 2015 4pm Matinee and evening showcase 8pm

Skyline College Theater Don’t Miss...

OAKS Fall 2015 • 15 On Campus Juniors Receive Top Awards Isabella Lim Takes Highest Junior Award Isabella Lim ’16 received the highest honor bestowed upon a Junior when she was awarded the Spirit of Mercy Memorial Scholarship in Memory of Moira ’90, Cindy ’92 and Angie ’99. The scholarship is awarded annually to a junior student who exemplifies the Mercy Spirit and the values which guided Moira, Cindy and Angie’s lives: Faith, Love, COURAGE, COMPASSION, GENEROSITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND A JOY FOR LIFE. Pictured above: Bob and Jackie O'Donnell, parents of Moira pose with Head of School Karen Hanrahan and Sarah Feller (far left) and Isabella Lim (right).

Sarah Feller Receives the Sister Mary Gabriel and Sister Mary Consolata Nelson Award Each year, a member of the junior class is awarded a scholarship in memory of Sister Mary Gabriel and Sister Mary Consolata. This award is based on the values lived by “Consie and Gabe”—love of Mercy and the values represented by a Mercy education, willingness to rise to the challenge, and support for their fellow student. This scholarship is awarded to students who display enthusiasm for challenges, either academically or in extra-curricular activities, and who show undaunted loyalty to the Mercy Spirit. This year, the Sister Mary Gabriel and Sister Mary Consolata Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Sarah Feller ’16.

Elana Rapaich Receives Young Men’s Institute Scholarship In 2013, the Young Men’s Institute (YMI) established a new scholarship at Mercy High School. The Young Men’s Institute (YMI) is a Catholic men’s fraternal organization founded in San Francisco in 1883. “The purpose of the organization is threefold - faith, patriotism and fraternalism.” The YMI Scholarship of $2,500, credited toward senior year tuition, is awarded annually to a Mercy junior who is a practicing Catholic, is in good standing at the school, represents the values of YMI, and who has exhibited a consistent commitment to community service and Christian leadership This year, the “Young Men’s Institute Scholarship” was awarded to the following outstanding junior Elana Rapaich ‘16.

Mercy girls volunteer at Burlingame Villa, a memory care community.

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Over $3,000 raised for Michele Ostertag ‘87 organization Mercy High School Burlingame’s Hearts for Kenya Candy Grams raised over $3,000 for Michele Ostertag’s ‘87 Rafiki organization. That money will enable them to buy 300 school uniforms for children in Kenya.

In his Lenten message for 2015 Pope Francis asks us to “make our hearts firm” and to be “merciful, attentive and generous.” Embrace his call to mercy by reaching out to those in need. Be attentive to the Lenten call to prayer; be generous with your time and treasure. Mercy girls are committed to this approach and will continue their alms giving through service, acts of kindness and philanthropy throughout the season.

Annual School Supply Drive Remember that first day of school and having that new backpack and crayons...what a joy! Mercy students, faculty and staff once again donated school supplies for resident students at Mercy Housing’s affordable housing units in Visitacion Valley. Special thanks to all who donated to help the young residents get ready for their school year. Sr. Patsy Harney, RSM was thrilled to receive these donations for Mercy Housing.

Taking the Plunge Now sophomores, Jada Chappel, Kelcey Dobson, Arlayna Kane, Grace Leaf, Maeve Murphy, Sara Mustafa, Kiley O’Brien and Krista Semenero participated in the Spring 2015 Urban Plunge Trip. The whole purpose of Urban Plunge is to enter service in a more reflective and intensive state of mind so that students can process the many dimensions of an issue such as immigration and poverty. For a day and a half, the students helped at St. Peter’s School in the Mission, listened to a local baker on the state of the neighborhood, made and delivered sandwiches with City Team International to people living in Single Room Occupancy Hotels and toured the Alemany Farmers’ Market.

OAKS Fall 2015 • 17 Athletics

Senior Athlete of the Year Andria “Andie” Larratt ‘15 Congratulations to Andria “Andie” Larratt who was named Senior Athlete of the Year for the Class of 2015. Andie was a tri-athlete and scholar athlete competing in volleyball, basketball and swimming each of her years at Mercy. This young lady possesses an infectious, care- free, positive attitude and outstanding work ethic. Andie was voted 1st team All League in Volleyball by the West Bay Athletic League.

Spirit Athlete of the Year Elizabeth “Lizzie” Anstice ‘15 Elizabeth “Lizzie” Anstice started her dance career at Mercy as a freshman, joined the dance team and through dedication and hard work earned a spot on the Varsity Dance team. She competed for three years and was an inspiration to her team which received numerous First Place trophies and plaques at USA and JAMZ competitions.

Mercy welcomes Charlie Dougherty

as our new Athletic Director Charlie has extensive experience in youth and teen athletic programs as a coach, volunteer and board member in softball, basketball and baseball. He currently serves at his alma mater, Santa Clara University, as a Trustee (and Past-President) of the Bronco Bench Foundation. He has over 31 years management experience in service organizations, proven fundraising skills and is a seasoned relationship manager with extensive experience in negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution. He has successfully managed and developed staff and coaches, organized complex events and ceremonies and has a deep commitment to building the Mercy High School Athletic Program. Charlie is someone very familiar with the spiritual mission of our school and our athletic programs. His faith, passion, business skills and desire to work with our coaches and students is a perfect fit for Mercy today.

18 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Athletics

Cassie Bradley ’17 named USA Water Polo WBAL All League Athletes Spring 2015 Academic All-American Outstanding Achiever Lacrosse: Track and Field: In September, USA Water Polo Francis Siu - 1st Team Teme Fanguna - 1st team announced the 2014-2015 Academic Mariah Pechina - 2nd Team Justine Oliva - 1st team Lauren Campagna - 2nd Team Lauren Rocheleau All-Americans. Student-athletes needed Shannon Grady - Honorable Mention - Honorable Mention a 3.6 GPA on a scale of 4.0 to qualify. Alex Novoa - Honorable Mention Gabby Stanton-Fischer Those that received a 4.0 GPA were Softball: - Honorable mention honored as outstanding achievers. Erin Dougherty - 1st Team Meghan Moyer Congratulations to Cassandra Bradley ’17, Kaylyn Sterling - 1st Team - Honorable mention a member of our Varsity Water Polo Kasaia Langi - 1st Team team who also plays club for Golden Alexis Luciano - 2nd Team Swimming: State Aquatics, for being honored Alana Bartke - Honorable Mention Grace Casolo - 2nd Team Deidre Bonitz - Honorable Mention as an outstanding achiever.

Mercy JV Volleyball leads skills training for 4th & 5th graders The Mercy Junior Varsity Volleyball Team, in collaboration with the Burlingame Recreation Department, taught volleyball fundamentals to more than 60 4th and 5th grade girls under the direction of Team Captains Kat McGee and Grace Collora. Mercy teammates are wearing their Dig Pink t-shirts!

OAKS Fall 2015 • 19 Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Fontaine… a legacy of excellence

Two beloved teachers, Mrs. Linda Townsend and Mrs. Cathy Fontaine, retired in June having taught a total of 80 years at Mercy. Their commitment to excellence, to calling each student to achieve at her highest level, to creativity and “term papers” will be hallmarks of their legacy. Linda and Cathy were involved in every aspect of life at Mercy from teaching social studies and English, to moderating clubs, taking students to Washington DC for Close-Up to performing in rallies. Their spirit will remain a part of the fabric of our Mercy history….. they are truly missed. A heartfelt thank you for your dedication, passion for teaching and commitment to your students.

20 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed 2015 Graduation

Graduates Receive Highest Honors

Kaitlin Nappi received the Mercy Allison Hance received the High School Principal’s Award Mercy High School Mother M. for General Excellence. This is the Baptist Russell Service Award. highest honor our school offers. This award honors the senior It is conferred upon a graduating who shows consistent commitment senior who exemplifies the spirit in serving those in need. She of Mercy by putting the welfare of carries on the spirit of Mother others above her own interests. She Baptist Russell, first Sister of Mercy is chosen for her generous service, in California, whose response dedication to the Gospel message, and general achievement to people in need was immediate and practical. Ally is in curricular and co-curricular aspects of school life. Kate is currently attending Carroll College (Montana). currently attending University of Virginia. Vanessa Kibblewhite received the Yena Kim received the Mercy High Mercy High School Sister Mary School Board of Directors Award Gabriel Award for Excellence for Academic Excellence. This award in Sportsmanship. This award honors a senior who is distinguished honors the senior who exemplifies by scholarship in maintaining the outstanding sportsmanship by her highest grade point average over faithfulness to the team spirit and four years in a college preparatory her undaunted loyalty to her team program. Yena was this year’s members at all times. Vanessa Valedictorian. Yena is currently is currently attending San Jose State University attending the University of California, Berkeley.

Paige Morrisey received the Mercy Class of 2015 awarded over $11 million High School Sister Amy Bayley in college scholarships! Leadership Award. This award The Class of 2015 graduated on Sunday, May 31st honors the senior whose actions from St. Ignatius Church in San Francisco. The 123 and example encourage and inspire graduates were accepted to over 150 colleges and fellow students to strive together to universities throughout the US and were awarded achieve those goals which promote over $11 million in college scholarships! Pictured the growth and well being of the above with Ms. Karen Hanrahan, Head of School Mercy community. Paige is currently are Class of 2015 Valedictorian Yena Kim and attending Willamette University. Class Salutatorian Jenna McCormick.

OAKS Fall 2015 • 21 Graduation

Marina Isabella Aguilar Brooke Ashley Cattaneo Julia Amara Ferraro Julianna Elaine Allan Megan Elizabeth Chamberlain Ciara Marie Fitzpatrick Elizabeth Grace Anstice Hannah Elizabeth Collins Solange Zetta Millie Lue Christina Briones Aquino Emma Claire Colquhoun Fortenbach Joyce Celino Aquino Margaret Ryan Conn Hannah Lynn Fox Sophia Jo Arnold Mary Kathleen Cooper Madeline Kelly Gaumer Sabrina Ann Ayoob Norma Courey Elizabeth Gee Samantha Patricia Baker Kayla Anne Cullivan Jordan Elizabeth Gentry Sydney Alexandra Mary Bell Patricia Katlyn Curran Emily Gonzalez Morgan Bennett Stephanie Kate D’Arcy Jordan Tiffany Greene Sabrina Bhandari Julia Deschaumes Arielle Elizabeth Gutierrez Natalie Margot Brewer Karen Lisette Diaz Allison Katherine Hance Shannon Christine Briggs Arianna Lenae Doss Claire Ann Hardiman Amy Anastasia Brooks Kathleen Rebecca Dougherty Samantha Joanne Heath Siena M. Calderon Aisling Eileen Duffy Amanda Marie Hermosillo Lauren Marie Campagna Lauren Edwards Huiran Huang Jessica Marie Cardinale Margaret Eichler Qizhuang Huang Grace McAdam Casolo Cristina Isabel Espinosa Sabba Sheba Jalalian Mayalani Milagros Castillo Francesca Anne Faoro Anastasia Kalogerias Callaghan Alyssa Ames Farella Vanessa Anne Kibblewhite Alynna Reyes Catarroja Samantha Lysette Fernandez Yena Kim

22 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Graduation

Congratulations Class of 2015!

Julianna Claire Kirkpatrick Belle Tolentino Nguyen Zaineb Sumayya Sohail Jaclyn Brianna Kruljac Alexandra Isabel Novoa Sophia Anna Stelmashenko Victoria Agnes Langi Justine Marie Cayco Oliva Nicole Strupeni Andria Marie Larratt Eugenia Diana Orantes Lauren Tapang Emma Lavelle Hye Kyung Park Allison Nicole Tapia Maria Julia Franzao Leite Nicole Lauren Patricio Maya Isabelle Thone Krista Danielle Leonardini Valerie Rose Paulino Lauren Tifft Carolina Llerena Marlee Michael Perez Hailey Marie Till Ariana Izabel Martin Miranda Perry Emilia Franchette Valera Tongson Emily Louise Martinez Mikaela Karin Ribi Marilyn Elena Vall Eugenio Gianna Elizabeth Mazzoni Hadley Elisabeth Ryan Genna Venturoni Jenna Elise McCormick Deena Aida Salfiti Allison Rose Veronello Clare Anne McHale Amangeet Samra Jazmine-Ciara Bayangos Visperas McKayla Ashley McMahon Amanjot Samra Lauren Brianna Yarwood Shelby McMillan Sabrina Juliann Santo Sydnie Morgan Ybarreta Audrey Lynn McNay Karla Marie Bathan Santos Ciara Rose Young Madison Alexandra Miller Nicolette Amber Sherry Sara Elizabeth Yup Paige Robeck Morrisey Emma Louise Simon Yuan Zhao Nina Avery Moutoux Frances Gabriela Siu Kaili Zheng Kaitlin Catherine Nappi Alexandra Leigh Smith Claire Zimmerman Abigail Altares Nepomuceno Gina Elizabeth Soberanis

OAKS Fall 2015 • 23 Graduation

24 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Graduation

Kathy Lacunza Pompili ‘78 Pins Niece Jordan Gentry ‘15 In May, at the Annual Senior Pinning Ceremony, Jordan Gentry who is now attending the University of Wisconsin, was welcomed into the Mercy High School Burlingame Alumnae Association by her aunt, alumna Kathy Lacunza Pompili ‘78. Mercy began this tradition last year, seniors are pinned and welcomed into the Alumnae Association by a former graduate of Mercy High School which includes moms, grandmothers, aunts, friends and Mercy faculty and staff.

Words of Wisdom Congresswoman Jackie Speier ‘68 (parent of Stephanie Sierra ’12) spoke with the senior class just weeks before their graduation. Jackie’s message was simple – always make sure that you have the knowledge and skills to take care of yourself throughout your lifetime. She told the girls that there will be joys and that there will also be hard times, some filled with adversity, but that if they rely on family, friends and faith that they will get through it all.

Congresswoman Speier spoke candidly of her career, and of how profoundly the People’s Temple and the Jonestown massacre affected her life. She told the girls how she choose to be a survivor, and to not let moments like those define her but used the lesson to help shape her into the woman she is today. She spoke of love and loss and how through it all – that some of the girls sitting around this room today would always be there for you because they were now a part of a special sisterhood - the Mercy sisterhood!

Congratulations Class of 2015 Mercy Burlingame and Mercy San Francisco Alumnae Moms & Daughters!

OAKS Fall 2015 • 25 Recent Mercy graduates are currently attending prestigious colleges and universities such as Stanford, Princeton, University of Notre Dame, Colgate, NYU, UCLA and CAL. Congratulations to the Class of 2015 who was awarded over $11,000,000 in scholarships and grants and accepted to the colleges listed below.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Southern Oregon University CALIFORNIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES University St. John’s University Emerson College Suffolk University UC Berkeley Azusa Pacific Emmanuel College Syracuse University UC Davis California Lutheran University Florida Institute of Technology The Catholic University of America UC Irvine Chapman University Fordham University The University of Alabama UC Los Angeles Claremont McKenna College Gonzaga University The University of Arizona UC Merced Dominican University of California Hawaii Pacific University The University of Montana UC Riverside Loyola Marymount University Howard University Tulane University UC San Diego Menlo College Idaho State University Union College UC Santa Barbara Mills College John Hopkins University University of Colorado, Boulder UC Santa Cruz Napa Valley College Indiana University University of Colorado, Colorado Notre Dame de Namur University Kean University Springs Occidental College CALIFORNIA STATE Lesley University University of Colorado, Denver Pacific Union College Lewis & Clark College University of Hartford UNIVERSITY Pepperdine University Linfield College University of Hawaii, Hilo Cal Poly Pomona Point Loma Nazarene University Louisiana State University University of Hawaii, Manoa Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Saint Mary’s College of California Marymount Manhattan College University of Idaho CSU, Bakersfield Santa Clara University Massachusetts College of Art University of Illinois, Chicago CSU, Channel Islands Stanford University and Design University of Kansas CSU, Chico University of La Verne Miami University University of Kentucky CSU, East Bay University of Redlands Michigan State University University of Massachusetts. CSU, Fresno University of San Diego Montana State University Amherst CSU, Fullerton University of San Francisco Mount St. Mary’s College University of Minnesota, Twin Cities CSU, Long Beach University of Southern California New York University University of Missouri, Kansas City CSU, Monterey Bay University of the Pacific Northeastern University University of Nevada, Las Vegas CSU, Northridge Whittier College University of Nevada, Reno CSU, Sacramento Northern Arizona University University of New Hampshire CSU, San Marcos Nova Southeastern University University of Northern Colorado San Diego State University OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES Oregon State University University of Oklahoma San Francisco State University Auburn University Pace University University of Oregon San Jose State University Arizona State University Pacific Lutheran University University of Pennsylvania Sonoma State University Boise State University Point Park University Boston College Reed College University of Portland Boston University Regis College University of Puget Sound CALIFORNIA Bucknell University Regis University University of Tennessee, Knoxville COMMUNITY Chaminade University of Honolulu Ringling College of Art University of Texas COLLEGES Colgate University and Design University of Utah College of the Holy Cross Rocky Mountain College of University of Vermont Chabot College Colorado State University Art and Design University of Virginia College of San Mateo Columbia College, Chicago Rutgers University University of Washington DeAnza College Cornell University Saint Joseph University University of Wisconsin Santa Rosa Junior College Cornish College of the Arts Saint Louis University Washington State University Creighton University Sarah Lawrence College West Virginia University Davidson College School of Visual Arts Western Oregon University Denison University Seattle University Willamette University DePaul University Seton Hall University International Colleges Drexel University Southeast Missouri State University and Universities Trinity College Dublin 26 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Mercy at a Glance Mercy High School Burlingame is part of a network of 40 Mercy secondary schools located in 20 states in the continental United States, one territory and five countries. We are committed to educating young women of confidence and competence, with belief in their power to make a difference in the world as women of faith, justice and compassion.

Student Body • Enrollment: 375 girls • 75% Roman Catholic • More than 90% of the students participate in at least one extra-curricular activity • 33% of the students are in leadership positions • Average of 18,000 service hours done annually • 70% of our students play one or more sports per year Graduate Profile • 100% of our graduates pursue post-secondary education • 78% 4 year colleges, 22% community college • The Class of 2015 was awarded over $11,000,000 in scholarships

Academic Program • 16 Advanced Placement (AP) courses in English, Science, Math, Visual and Performing Arts, Social Studies and World Languages • 17 Honors courses in English, Science, Math, Visual and Performing Arts and World Languages • Academic program exceeds University of California entrance requirements • Average Class Size: 18; Average AP Class Size: 16 • 4 full-time counselors • Academic support program for students with diagnosed learning differences • 10:1 student to teacher ratio Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships • Tuition for the 2015-2016 school year is $20,242 • Financial aid – Mercy is committed to providing a quality education for young women of all economic backgrounds; all financial aid awards are need based. • Scholarships: Applicants who show significant strength in their 7th and 8th grades and on the HSPT may be awarded an academic scholarship for 9th grade. The Alumnae Association also awards one scholarship to an incoming freshman who is the daughter of an alumna; this scholarship is renewable each of her four years provided she meets the required GPA.

OAKS Fall 2015 • 27 Great futures start at MERCY! We believe in our students, and in the potential for each young woman to lead an exceptional life. Mercy is a community in which each girl will be known by her teachers, coaches and classmates, will be challenged to reach her greatest potential and transformed into a young woman ready to make a difference in the world.

Open House All grades welcome! Sunday, Nov. 22 12:30-3:00pm www.mercyhsb.com

Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Mercy High School Burlingame, an all girls Catholic college preparatory 28 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Important Admissions Dates Coffee and Conversation Presentations and Tours designed especially for parents and guardians Join us for Coffee and Conversation with our Head of School, Assistant Heads and other faculty and administration. Learn more about Mercy and see the school when classes are in session. Coffee and Conversation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the following dates: • Tuesday, 10/13/15 • Thursday, 11/3/15 • Thursday, 1/14/16 • Thursday, 2/18/16 • Wednesday, 4/27/16

Shadow Program Experience life as a Mercy Girl by spending the day at Mercy Available dates and reservations can be found online at www.mercyhsb.com Shadowing is the best way for you to experience the atmosphere at Mercy! Eighth grade girls and transfer students are encouraged to shadow in the fall. Open House Sunday, November 22nd • 12:30-3:00 p.m. Families may drop in or make a reservation on Mercy’s website at www.mercyhsb.com

Apply to Mercy Priority Deadline: December 14, 2015 Final Deadline: January 8, 2016 Applications and information about tuition assistance are available at www.mercyhsb.com

High School Placement Test (HSPT) Saturday, January 9, 2016 • 8:30 a.m. Although the High School Placement test is offered at other area Catholic high schools, taking it at Mercy is an important first step in becoming a member of Mercy’s Class of 2020. Scores will be sent to each high school the student specifies.

RSVP for these events online at mercyhsb.com For more info contact Patricia Glasser, Director of Admissions, 650-762-1114 or [email protected]. OAKS Fall 2015 • 29 Mercy High School Annual Report 2014-2015

F inancial R eport 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 (Unaudited – Report as of July 23, 2015)

Revenue & expenses 2014-2015 school profile Operating revenue $ 8,054,521 2015-2016 Non operating revenue $ 786,428 founded | 1931 Operating expenses $ (7,882,229) Non operating expenses $ (408,943) Enrollment | 375 Tuition | $20,242 Depreciation $ (383,762) TYPE | Catholic College Preparatory Advancement Revenues 2014-2015 ACCREDItATION | Western

Association of Schools and Colleges Revenue Unrestricted $ 347,872

Temporarily Restricted $ 418,078 (includes Tuition Assistance/Scholarships, Mercy Parents' Club and special projects)

Permanently Restricted/Endowment $ 123,381

Total $ 889,331 Bowl-A-Thon Annual Fund General Donations Student Fundraiser $44,980 $29,668 Mercy Parent Club $ 45,000

Annual Fund Alumnae Phonathon $69,127

Making A Difference $ 280,018 Scholarships and Special Projects $94,088

Endowments $123,381 Annual Fund Parent Pledge $203,069

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A Message from the Director of Advancement As a Mercy School, we have much to celebrate. Today’s students are experiencing unparalleled learning opportunities at Mercy. By building upon our existing programs and developing new initiatives, we foster opportunities for our students to grow in faith and leadership, and into the young women that God has called them to be. The development of the whole person remains the heart of a Mercy education. Mercy is truly an exceptional community of students, faculty, staff, parents, alumnae and friends. The gifts you give make the difference between a good school and a school that is truly special. Your support helps to provide excellent academics, state of the art technology, service learning, athletics, visual and performing arts, counseling and professional development for faculty. Together we continue a legacy of high achievement both in and out of the classroom and a strong financial foundation not only for today but for the future. As a Mercy alumnae parent, I have seen first-hand the impact of a Mercy education and I have a passion for ensuring the success of Mercy for generations to come. Your gift, no matter the amount, matters. On behalf of the entire Mercy community, I extend my heartfelt thanks for your generosity. —Mary Lund

Honor Roll of Donors July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

Gifts of $25,000 or more Mr. Paul & Mrs. Janet Selenger Robertson ‘53 Drs. Daniel & Anna McNay Dr. & Mrs. Norbert Bischofberger Mr. & Mrs. Charles Romeo Mr. & Mrs. David C. Miller The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Mr. & Mrs. Ganendra Singh Drs. Honesto & Corazon Morales Foundation The Thomas Family Mr. & Ms. Michael T. Murphy Mrs. Brandy Martinez Navarro ‘98 Mr. & Mrs. John Torrey Mr. & Mrs. Brian Nappi Mr. John Shields, Jr. Ms. Leslie F. Welch Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. Naughton Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’Donnell Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999 Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999 Mr. & Mrs. George Pavlov Mr. Matthew & Mrs. Penelope Stack Ms. Rita Raffo Arnold ‘75 Dr. Mario & Katherine Lacunza Alexander ‘78 Mrs. Irene Garibaldi Aubright ‘46 Pompili ‘78 Ms. Elaine Andrews ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Bartlett Mr. & Mrs. Michael Popa Dr. Janet Andrews, D.D.S. ‘70 Mr. Gary Bell Mr. & Mrs. Eli Rapaich Ms. Nancy Andrews ‘72 Mr. Steven Bell & Mrs. Lillian Jones-Bell Mr. & Mrs. Bartholomew D. Reyes Ms. Peggy Andrews ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Benz Mrs. Catherine Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72 Archdiocese of San Francisco Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bigelow Dr. Michael Samn & Dr. Karen L. Lee Bank of America Ms. Toni Bones VISA Givingstation Mrs. Mary Andrews Barry ‘74 Boston Private Bank & Trust Company Dr. Aileen Whelan, M.D. ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Steve L. H. Cartt Ms. Jeanne Burns Mrs. Jun Yu Mr. Kevin Domecus & Ms. Laura Brucken Mr. & Mrs. Don Ciucci Mr. & Mrs. John L. Zaro The Drum Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Clifton L. Clark Dr. Ping Zhou & Mrs. Xiaoqing Liu Mr. Robert Grassilli, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William B. Clinton Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Howitson Dr. & Mrs. Donald J. Curia Mr. John Jinishian & Ms. Martha McCaine Mr. & Mrs. Mark M. De Ocampo Gifts of $1,500 to $2,499 Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Pellizzari Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dougherty Anonymous Mrs. Clare Pool Purpura ‘75 Mrs. Jacqueline Legorreta Erdman ‘75 Mrs. Lupita Almonte Mrs. Sandi Stoppoloni Mr. Mazen & Mrs. Faria Stephan Fakhouri Amgen Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Martin Anstice Mr. & Mrs. Lance Gimbal Mr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Aven Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999 Mr. & Mrs. William Kibblewhite Ms. Angela Conde Barton ‘89 Miss Valerie Armento ‘69 Kibblewhite Precision Machining Mr. & Mrs. James M. Blue Mr. George Caughman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kotmel Mrs. Mary Danielski Bona ‘56 East Bay Community Foundation, the AGB Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lavelle Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Breidinger Fund Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Leaf Mr. & Mrs. Wm Paul Briggs Genentech, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Eric Lim Mrs. Carla Lovi Brosnan ‘68 The Guardsmen Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lock Dr. Dorothy Bushnell, IHM ‘58 Lorilane Company Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Magana Mr. & Mrs. Michael Casolo Mercy High School Alumnae Association Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Massucco Ms. Mary Louise Castillo Dr. & Mrs. Scott Milliken Mr. & Mrs. Matthew B. McGuigan Dr. & Mrs. John Chamberlain HonorOAKS Roll ofFall Donors 2015 •• 3131 Honor Roll of Donors Honor Roll of Donors

Drs. Mark & Susan Courey Mr. & Mrs. Mike D’Arcy Mrs. Joan Loretz Del Secco ‘47 Mr. & Mrs. Juan Diaz Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Disco Mr. Paul W. Dobson Mr. & Mrs. Alexander P. Douglas Mrs. Christina Beck Drogin ‘96 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Finnegan Ms. Patricia Flanagan ‘65 Mr. Christopher Floresca & Ms. Ma Cristina Rama Mr. & Mrs. Jose Florin Ms. Lorin Flynn Mrs. Lynn Casey Francis ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. John Fruehe Mr. & Mrs. Steven Gans Mr. & Mrs. Tom Giorgi Mrs. Margot Fourie Giusti ‘70 Dr. & Mrs. Bill Glass Mr. & Mrs. Jean Gorostiague Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Gould Mrs. Catherine Casey Grabinski ‘86 Mr. James & Mrs. Colette Regan Grady ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Greene, Jr. Ms. Karen Hanrahan Mrs. Mary Lou Brignolo Harris ‘56 Mr. Mike Hefferman Mr. & Mrs. David Hooper, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Chan Mr. & Mrs. Lino Siu Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Hurley Ms. Natalie Cirigliano ‘02 Mrs. Mary Dwyer Spellman ‘49 Mr. & Mrs. Renato Inumerable Mr. & Mrs. David Collins St. Paul High School Alumnae Association ISU Insurance Services of San Francisco Mr. & Mrs. Kevin P. Curran Mr. & Mrs. Stewart C. Sterling Italian Catholic Federation Branch Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. Dame Mrs. Joanne Giovannini Storkan ‘66 #327 - St. Charles Church Mr. & Mrs. Larry Fox Mrs. Michele O’Connor Tyler ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. James E. Jajeh Mr. & Ms. Craig Fuget Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Veronello Mr. & Mrs. Moon Jee Mrs. Eva Lynn Gans Wells Fargo Bank Mrs. Juanita Kamm Mr. Bart & Mrs. Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85 Mr. & Mrs. Sean Wherry Mr. & Ms. Walter Kent, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Glasser Mrs. Patricia Price Willis ‘58 Mr. & Mrs. Doug E. Killin Mr. & Mrs. Fred Gomes Knights of Columbus, Council, No 1346 Mr. & Mrs. Jason A. Hanks Mr. & Mrs. Ron Langi Ms. Belinda Hanson Gifts of $500 to $1,499 Mr. & Mrs. Philip Lebherz Mr. & Mrs. Eric Hatlen Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Timothy M. Loo Mr. & Mrs. John Healy Mr. & Mrs. Jose Ajam Mr. & Mrs. Lars J. Lund Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hitchcock Ms. Annette Alioto ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Craig Lustenberger Mr. & Mrs. Eric Jensen Apple Matching Gift Program Father Michael Mahoney OFM, Capuchin Junipero Serra High School Mr. & Mrs. Ernest J. Aquilio, Jr. Mr. John Marsal & Ms. Lorin Bell Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Justman Atlas/Pellizzari Electric, Inc Ms. Marian Marsili ‘71 Mrs. Kathy Lautze Krause ‘68 Mrs. Laverne Barrett-Marzalek Ms. Patricia McAdoo ‘65 Mr. Christopher Lai Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Beal Mrs. Catherine Irvina Johnson McGowan ‘39 Ms. Kathleen Lama ‘87 Mrs. Becky Beck Mr. Graeme McMillan Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Larratt Beck Brothers Mrs. Martha Melton Mr. & Mrs. Bin Li Ms. Margaret Bentson ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Renato “Joji” Mercado Lucky Chances Casino & Fine Dining Mrs. Bonnie Pors Bertetta ‘55 Mrs. Mary Burke Morris ‘58 Mr. & Mrs. Collin C. Luttringer Mr. & Mrs. Pete Bidinost Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Morrisey Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. McGee Mrs. Gloria Bigelow Mrs. Susan Lepine Morro ‘59 Mr. Arthur Micheletti Mrs. Elizabeth Brosnan ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moyer Mr. & Ms. David Moutoux Mrs. Shirley Miramontes Brown ‘49 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Murphy Mrs. Noreen Brosnan Murphy ‘72 Mrs. Patricia Hanton Camarena ‘60 Mr. & Mrs. Juan Navarro Mr. & Mrs. James O’Connell Mr. & Mrs. Erubel Campos Mr. & Ms. Joseph Nezwek Dr. & Mrs. Rand Ollerton Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Carion Mr. & Mrs. Ken Nielsen Mr. Curtis Panasuk & Dr. Carol Winton Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester Carolan Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School Mr. & Mrs. Michael Patricio Mrs. Cristina Solis Centurion ‘90 Pacific Gas & Electric Dr. & Mrs. Hans Ribi Mr. & Mrs. Liam Chawke Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin J. Parodi Ms. Connie Romeo Mr. & Mrs. Dan Chircop Miss Tina Passalacqua ‘92 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel R. Rozansky Mr. & Mrs. George I. Chopoff Mr. & Mrs. Jojo Roque Mr. & Mrs. Renato Santos Mr. & Mrs. Karl R. Clausing Sister Janet Ruffing, RSM, Ph D. ‘63 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. Selman Ms. Gina Rosaia Collins ‘99 Mr. Thomas Ryan III Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L. Simon Mr. & Mrs. Benjermin Colombo Mr. & Mrs. Sardool Samra Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, West Mrs. Mary Jo Dungan Compton ‘64 Mr. & Mrs. Stacy Sandkulla Midwest Community Mr. & Mrs. Manuel C. Cortez SAP Software Solutions Mrs. Lorraine Mozzini Sbragia ‘60 3232 •• 2014-15 MERCY Annual HIGH SCHOOL Report Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Honor Roll of Donors

Mrs. Susan Dryer Scheid ‘63 Mrs. Anne Stegeman Battee ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. August Brenner Ms. Christina Schonbrun Ms. Janice Bazzani ‘69 Mr. Mitchell Brewer & The Sisters of Presentation, San Francisco Mrs. Sally Becker Mrs. Elisabete Sladkov-Brewer Mrs. Virginia Thompson Smith ‘48 Mrs. Lidia Galli Becker ‘60 Mrs. Karyn Kowalski Bristow ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. Graham Smith Mrs. Kathleen Sullivan Begley ‘66 Mrs. Teresa Boland Brogan ‘75 Mr. & Ms. Kevin Smith Mrs. Judith Snowdon Belanger ‘58 Ms. Sheila Brosnan ‘77 Congresswoman Jackie Speier ‘68 Ms. Alison Bell Mrs. Katherine Martorana Brouchoud ‘66 & Mr. Barry Dennis Mr. & Ms. William J. Bencze Mrs. Geraldine Doherty Brown ‘64 Mr. Tom Stack Mr. & Mrs. Louie Benedetti Ms. Brenna Brown ‘10 Mr. & Mrs. Jerry H. Tannhauser Miss Roberta Bentley ‘53 Mrs. Kathleen Collins Bruga ‘61 Target Ms. Mary Schultheis Berges ‘61 Mr. & Mrs. Al Bucci The United Irish Cultural Center, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Bermudez Sister Marguerite Buchanan, RSM Mr. Charles Thone & Mrs. Eileen Benisano- Mrs. Eleanor Britschgi Bernstein ‘63 Mrs. Virginia Cuadra Buehner ‘83 Thone Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley Berry ‘64 Ms. Florence Bulatovich Ms. Jeanine Thorpe ‘86 Mrs. Pauline Bertolino Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sandy Ascariz Bunker ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Uniacke Mr. & Mrs. Steve Biddle Mrs. Lauri Ann Carney Buono ‘75 Mrs. Hazel Stergar Walton ‘63 Mrs. Maire Friel Blaisdell ‘66 Mrs. Donna Ruggeri Burdick ‘47 Mr. Daniel Whelan Mrs. Jacqueline Blaise Mrs. Catrushka Rogers Burnett ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. James Whelan Mrs. Rosemary Baldanzi Bogert ‘63 Mr. David Burns Mrs. Mary Patricia Whelan-Miille ‘71 Mrs. Beverly Arata Boitano ‘69 Mrs. Jami Durgin Burns ‘75 Mrs. Gina DeRanieri Wiebe ‘84 Ms. Maureen Boland ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. David A. Butler, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wong Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bolte Mrs. Christina Petroff Butler ‘76 Mrs. Daisy Young Mrs. Lois Daly Bonvicino ‘53 Mrs. Mary Ann Lovi Button ‘72 Young Men’s Institute Council #32 Dr. Margaret Mackesy Booker ‘60 Mrs. Maureen McCue Byrne ‘56 Mr. Andy Zanoff & Ms. Carol Koenig Ms. Sarah Boragno Mrs. Lilia Ramos Cady ‘52 Mr. & Mrs. Bill Borba, III Ms. Michelle Calderoni ‘06 Mrs. Marisa Nastrini Borba ‘59 Mrs. Kathleen Ruiz Caldwell ‘75 Gifts up to $500 Mrs. Joanne Johnson Borg ‘59 Mrs. Gladys Lagomarsino Callan ‘47 Anonymous Mrs. Robin Leach Bosche ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Callanan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Adams, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Rich Bottarini Mrs. Sharon Smith Campodonico ‘57 Ms. JoAnn Agcaoili Miss Joanne Bottini ‘65 Mr. Eduviges Campos Mrs. Phyllis Peltier Agers ‘58 Mrs. Caroline Connolly Bottoms ‘77 Mrs. Nancy Pasco Cann, EdM ‘61 Ms. Johanna Agius ‘92 Mrs. Colleen Bouret Pantelis Sister Judy Cannon, RSM Mrs. Lynn O’Halloran Akeyson ‘75 Mrs. Patricia Bove Mr. & Mrs. Norman Capili Mr. & Mrs. Ron Albers Ms. Katrina Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Alindo P. Cardelli Mr. & Mrs. Albert Alioto Mrs. Theresa Cirner Boyle ‘55 Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Carman Mrs. Shirley Milano Allen ‘52 Drs. Patricia & Charles Bradley Ms. Jean Ann Carroll ‘60 Mrs. Jamie Johnston Allen ‘79 Ms. Victoria Bradley ‘14 Ms. Kay Carter & Mr. Chuck Evans Mrs. Colette Almeida Altomar ‘63 Ms. Michelle Bradley ‘11 Ms. Victoria Casella ‘55 Mrs. Anna Marie Ferris Alvarenga ‘85 Ms. Ann Marie Brady & Ms. Kathleen Herald Miss Catherine Caserza ‘77 Mrs. Carolyn Zipp Amador ‘57 Mrs. Patricia O’Keefe Brandes ‘68 Mr. Louis Caserza AmazonSmile Foundation Mrs. Celeste Cozzoli Brasuell ‘68 Mrs. Bianca Caserza Mrs. Wendy Turner Ames ‘66 Ms. Helen Moran Bredderman ‘60 Mrs. Pat Casey Mrs. Shirley Aquilina Ames ‘56 Ms. Barbara Longinotti Brennan ‘57 Ms. Barbara Cashion ‘70 Mrs. Phyllis Busser Andersen ‘64 Mrs. Eileen Kane Brennan ‘70 Mrs. Lora Freschet Cattell ‘75 Mrs. Gina Mei Anderson ‘95 Mrs. Mary O’Brien Brennan ‘58 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cavagnaro Ms. Karen Rossi Anderson ‘60 Mrs. Nancy Souza Andre ‘81 Mrs. Alayne Gordon Andrieu ‘57 Ms. Marisa Borruso Angius ‘00 Ms. Lisa Ciardelli Angstadt ‘81 Mrs. Lana Appenrodt Mr. & Mrs. John Aquilina Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Aquino Miss Lisa Armento ‘78 Mrs. Karen Fischer Ayala ‘59 Mrs. Barbara Maeder Bailey ‘80 Mrs. Marge Hoey Baker ‘50 Ms. Ann Baldasseroni ‘65 Mr. & Mrs. Joe La Mariana Mr. & Mrs. Robert Barbanica Mrs. Barbara Sotherden Barlesi ‘64 Ms. Cathy Barranti Mrs. Saundra Barrera Mr. Ron & Mrs. Katie Olson Barri ‘81 Ms. Allison Barri ‘14 Ms. Bonnie Barron ‘76 Ms. Bonnie Barron Mr. & Mrs. Jean-Paul Barthe Mr. Paul W. Bartke Mrs. Betty Battaglia Ms. Diane Battaglia-Dillon ‘63 HonorOAKS Roll of Fall Donors 2015 • 33 Honor Roll of Donors

Mr. & Mrs. John Dombkowski Mrs. Linda Whipp Donahoe ‘63 Mrs. Teri Fanucchi Donnelly ‘77 Mrs. Merlanne Caviglia Doran ‘57 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Dougherty Ms. Kathleen Dougherty ‘15 Mrs. Mary Moran Douglas ‘54 Ms. Janeen Drake ‘70 Mrs. Danielle Clarke Draper MFT ‘67 Mrs. Sandra Levy Dreweatt ‘55 Ms. Rose Drewek Mrs. Vivian Lehr Drewis ‘77 Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Dubetz Mrs. Justine McNamara Duffy ‘46 Duggan’s Serra Mortuary Mr. & Mrs. Sean Dugoni Ms. Ana Dunigan Mrs. Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81 Ms. Victoria Magana Dunn ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Mauricio Duran Ms. Rebecca Duran ‘98 Ms. Alexandra Dwyer ‘13 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Eagles Mrs. Kristine Krause Eastman ‘81 Mrs. Mary Schwarz Egan ‘56 Ms. Bernadette Eichensehr ‘76 Mrs. Joan Bottini Ekstrom ‘70 Mrs. Catherine Palomba Cavalieri ‘76 Mrs. Mary Acosta Cummins ‘78 Mrs. Betty Jo Ellis Mrs. Charmaine Johnson Caward ‘76 Ms. Jane R. Cunningham Mrs. Elaine Ericksen Elms ‘62 Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Cecil Mrs. Noreen Curran Ms. Irma Encinas Mrs. Patricia Carmody Chapman ‘57 Mrs. Jacquelyn Ryan Curran ‘51 Ms. Carolyn Ervin ‘68 Mrs. Catherine Piva Chapman ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Greg Dannis Mrs. Lidia Fulvio Eslinger ‘57 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Chinca Mrs. Patricia Ivancich Dassios ‘97 Ms. Monica Estrella Mrs. Cynthia Laine Chrystal ‘66 Mrs. Vivian Ellenburg Davis ‘56 Mrs. Judy Epidendio Etchamendy ‘64 Mrs. Melanie Meisel Cirigliano ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Victor De Fries Miss Joan Evans ‘47 Ms. Jillian Cirigliano ‘99 Mr. & Mrs. Kurt De Grosz Mrs. Carol Lynch Eyer ‘56 Mrs. Nancy Cooney Clark ‘75 Ms. Joanne Guiney De Marchena ‘74 Ms. Annette Fajardo ‘75 Mrs. Terry Abrahamsen Clark ‘53 Ms. Victoria De Martini ‘68 Mrs. Irene Falk-Shannon Mrs. Barbara Lenardon Cleary ‘66 Mrs. Linda Pors De Ville ‘60 Ms. Catriona Fallon ‘88 Mrs. Barbara Sullivan Clegg ‘52 Mrs. Nadine Salacone Dean ‘64 Mrs. Catherine Murphy Fama ‘67 Mrs. Evelyn Neumayr Coglizer ‘81 Mrs. Debra Martin Dean ‘71 Ms. Janice Fambrini ‘63 Mrs. Rita Decker Cohen ‘60 Ms. Libby DeBattista Mrs. Jeanne Danielski Fansler ‘63 Mr. & Mrs. Joel Cohen Mrs. Laurie Robinson deCastongrene ‘84 Ms. Mary Faretti ‘46 Mrs. Vanessa Bowling Coker ‘87 Mrs. Patricia Breuer Deering ‘89 Mrs. Colleen Thompson Farrar ‘01 Ms. Margaret Colapietro ‘62 Mrs. Nancy Leddy Dehoff ‘57 Mrs. Joan Plimley Favero ‘62 Mrs. Sheila West Cole ‘64 Ms. Nancy Battaini Del Colletti ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Feller Ms. Bianca Coleman Mrs. Cristina Bellafronte Del Grosso ‘96 Mr. & Mrs. Andy Felong Mrs. Maryanne Vetter Collins ‘68 Dr. Lea Del Rosso DVM ‘85 Mrs. Colette Maeder Felten ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. Luis A. Colom Mrs. Patricia Koch Delaney ‘57 Mr. & Mrs. Guillermo Fernandez Mrs. Joanne Lawler Comolli ‘73 Mrs. Josephine Titone Deluca ‘56 Ms. Caren Ferrari ‘82 Ms. Mary Connell ‘74 Tom & Pam Delucchi Mrs. Lisa Dal Porto Ferrari ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. John Cook Mrs. Barbara Demattei Mrs. Jayne Ferrari Ferrari ‘76 Mrs. Carol Flanagan Cooke ‘78 Mrs. Mary Ann DeMoss Mr. & Mrs. Rocky Ferraro Mr. & Mrs. John Corradi Mrs. Ann Madden Dempsey ‘47 Mrs. Rosemary Powers Fidler ‘53 Mrs. Jacquelynn Mitchell Cortopassi ‘56 Mr. Luc Deschaumes & Ms. Katherine Loh Mrs. Judith Caselli Field ‘62 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Cory Mrs. Nancy Conway DeSmedt ‘53 Mrs. Kelly Jones Fields ‘87 Ms. Peggy Cosgrave ‘64 Sister Sheila Devereux, RSM Mr. & Mrs. Bruno Filice Mrs. Toni Galli Coughlin ‘65 Ms. Dianne Devin Ms. Gabriana Filice ‘14 Covidien Mrs. Jennifer Rosaia Devlin ‘98 Dr. Neira “Becky” Fineman Mr. & Mrs. Brian Cox Mr. & Mrs. Mark Diashyn Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Finocchiaro Mrs. Jo Ann Dugoni Cox ‘81 Mr. Peter Diaz Dr. Patricia Fiore, D.D.S. ‘92 Mrs. Judy Meehan Crable ‘68 Mrs. Ann Egan Diedrich ‘40 Mrs. Jennifer Mullin Fisher ‘86 Mrs. Mary Monast Cravalho ‘50 Ms. Suzanne Dike ‘63 Ms. Sandra Flaherty Mrs. Antoinette Heath Craviotto ‘83 Mr. & Mrs. Mick DiMartino Mrs. Annamaria Flamburis-Soberanis Mrs. Kathryn Baciocco Crawford ‘71 Mrs. Barbara Beresford Dinelli, ‘58 Mrs. Dorothy Flanagan Ms. Ida Magnani Crawley ‘57 Ms. Emily Frye Diop ‘99 Mrs. Ann Turner Flinn ‘58 Mrs. Mary Cutajar Crenshaw ‘80 Mrs. Mireya Velez Disher ‘71 Mrs. Mary Lou Bisagno Flocchini ‘52 Cris Crichton Ms. Summer Dittmer Mrs. Pat Bisagno Flocchini ‘57 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Crowley Mrs. Janice Isble Dolan ‘74 Ms. Emily Flynn Mrs. Judith Hammer Cruz ‘67 Mrs. Ruth Curran Dolim ‘41 Mr. & Mrs. Mike Folan Mrs. Diana Gaul Cull ‘62 Ms. Clare Dolim Ms. Cathy Fontaine

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Mr. & Mrs. Tony Fontenot, Jr. Ms. Helen Rogers Haladyna ‘59 Mrs. Maureen Murphy Jenkins ‘62 Mrs. Ann Devlin Ford ‘57 Mr. & Mrs. John Halas Mr. Jack P. Jensen Mrs. Carolyn Quinn Foster ‘55 Mrs. Cynthia Ashford Hall ‘75 Mrs. Maureen Plant Jeske ‘57 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Fourie Mrs. Georgia Sandidge Halstead ‘56 Mrs. Catherine Rouse Jobst ‘60 Mr. & Mrs. John Fraher Mrs. Nancy Galli Hamilton ‘70 Miss Mary Ann Johnson ‘75 Sister Rosann Fraher, RSM Mrs. Margaret Belvini Hanacek ‘69 Ms. Katrina Wislosky Johnstone Ms. Shawna M. Fraher Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hance Mrs. Joan Ward Joiner ‘58 Mrs. Michele Larsen Francesconi ‘83 Mrs. Rosemarie Sundstrom Hansen ‘45 Mrs. Dorothy Grier Jones ‘45 Mrs. Ellen Huson Frank ‘63 Mr. & Mrs. Troy Hanson Mr. & Mrs. James Jordan Ms. Rey Friel ‘64 Mrs. Kathleen Healy Harms ‘69 Mrs. Margaret Kane Jung ‘68 Ms. Mary Frigon-Milner ‘70 Mrs. Judith Turner Harris ‘72 Mr. Darrell Justus Mrs. Kimberly Fisher Frochtzweig ‘84 Mrs. Jacquie Hansen Harris ‘77 Mr. & Mrs. Hani Kaileh Ms. Natalie Frye ‘99 Mrs. Patricia O’Halloran Hartnett ‘53 Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Kalogerias Mr. & Mrs. Ed Frye Ms. Lynn Harvey ‘73 Mrs. Rinia Kam Dr. Charles Fuget Mrs. Denise Hammer Harvey ‘64 Mr. Skip Kamm Mr. & Mrs. Fred F. Furrer, Jr. Mrs. Kathleen Laine Harville ‘64 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kannengeiser Dr. Eugene C. Gaenslen Mrs. Vivian Hatt Mrs. Maryann Siebert Kantmann ‘59 Mrs. Marie Gahn Mrs. Diane Flanagan Haupt ‘82 Mrs. Julie Britton Kanzaki ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Nazareno Galea Mrs. Patty Smith Hendel ‘64 Mrs. Margaret Brady Keate ‘67 Ms. Elizabeth Gallagher ‘68 Ms. Patricia Hennes Hennes ‘68 Mrs. Patricia Hoffman Keicher ‘56 Dr. William Gallagher Ms. Grace C. Hextrum Mrs. Ann O’Brien Keighran ‘84 Ms. Carol Galletta Ms. Caroline Hickey ‘02 Mrs. Jennifer Corsiglia Keim ‘88 Dr. Antonio Galletto Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hickey Mrs. Jane Mason Kelly ‘40 Ms. Maria Galletto ‘78 Mrs. Diane Lewis Hier ‘59 Mr. & Mrs. John Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Galli Mrs. Barbara Inserra Hill ‘69 Ms. Maureen Kelly Ms. Nancy Eli Galli ‘64 Ms. Marilyn McDonough Hinrichs ‘50 Mrs. Therese Morasci Kennealy ‘66 Mrs. Marilyn Treglia Galli ‘60 Mrs. Flora Comins Hoffman ‘51 Mrs. Diane Mullany Kenning ‘57 Ms. Jeanette Brown Ganahl ‘64 Mrs. Kelley Pehrson Holden ‘75 Mrs. Nancy Sullivan Kerr ‘71 Mrs. Joan Cunningham Ganey ‘51 Honey Bear Trees Ms. Ellen Kerrigan ‘68 Mrs. Erica de Jesus Garcia ‘97 Dr. Lee Emrey Hornberger ‘65 Mrs. Diane Sheehan Key ‘55 Ms. Doris Garcia ‘03 Mrs. Eugenia Dubbiosi Hovland ‘59 Mrs. Jacqueline Olson Keyser ‘56 Mrs. Eileen Flanagan Garnin ‘68 Ms. Lynette Hovland ‘81 Sister Mary Kilgariff, RSM Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Gee Mrs. Dolores Mazzetti Howe ‘53 Mrs. Patricia Devine Kimbrough ‘85 Mrs. Eileen Muldown Gendron ‘75 Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Huntsinger Mrs. Pandora Quan Kimm ‘86 Ms. Georgette George ‘50 Mrs. Mary Syracuse Hutchinson ‘75 Ms. Una Kinsella ‘83 Mrs. Patti Disco Giacoletti ‘81 Ms. Katherine Hwang ‘02 Mrs. Mary Ann Potaski Kinson ‘61 Miss Patricia Gianatasio ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. Wilhelm Ick Matthew & Mary Schaffer Kircher ‘78 Mrs. Elinor Oelze Gibson ‘50 Miss Kay Ingalls ‘60 Mr. & Mrs. Roger Klink Mrs. Maureen Mahoney Gilmartin ‘57 Mrs. Eileen Kelly Isbell ‘61 Ms. Patricia Kristof Moy Ms. Janet Gilmore ‘73 Ms. Maria Iskiw ‘60 Mrs. Martha Schwarz Kulisch ‘61 Mrs. Tammy Rush Glenn ‘88 Mrs. Penelope Bellinger Jackson ‘60 Mrs. Irene Gilroy Kusch ‘52 Dr. Jean Bove Goerss ‘74 Mrs. Wendy Fowler Jacobs ‘79 Ms. Louisa La Farge Ms. Theresa Gomez Ms. Ana Jacuinde Mrs. Barbara Williams Labagh ‘62 Mrs. Alicia Marin Gonzales MSW ‘80 Mrs. Linda May Jahn ‘67 Ms. Clarissa Quintanilla Lacayo ‘03 Mr. & Mrs. Jose Gonzalez Mrs. Nancy Cafferata Gorell ‘76 Mrs. Megan Coppock Gosch ‘87 Mrs. Patricia Graham Gotelli ‘54 Mrs. Susan Cooks Gott ‘58 Ms. Sabina Gotuaco Mrs. Sue Piva Goudreau ‘76 Mrs. Nancy Rooney Gouveia ‘56 Ms. Nicole Grady ‘07 Ms. Rebecca Grady ‘10 Mrs. Julie Faubel Grant ‘65 Mr. Bruce Grantham Mrs. Joan Da Roza Green ‘63 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Greene Ms. Julie Greene ‘81 Ms. Jordan Greene ‘15 Mrs. Diana Fir Gremett ‘90 Ms. Marie Gribble ‘05 Mrs. Joyce Girdish Griffin ‘56 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Grogan Mr. & Mrs. John C. Grubbs Ms. Susan Guillen Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Guittari Mr. & Mrs. Steve J. Guterres Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hackett Mrs. Linda Murray Hagarty ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Hagey

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Mr. William Lacy Mrs. Cathleen Ferrari Lagomarsino ‘74 Dr. & Mrs. Juan Lajom, Jr. Mrs. Maureen Dempsey Lami ‘49 Mrs. Marilyn Dematteis Larson ‘57 Mr. & Mrs. Naumanuka P. Lataimua Mr. & Mrs. L.J. Lavelle Mr. Robert Grady Leaver Mr. & Mrs. Scott O. Leaver Ms. Margaret Leaver Mr. & Mrs. Rick Lechleitner Mrs. Maureen Rubis Leimbach ‘59 Ms. Gina Lencioni ‘00 Ms. Maureen Leonard ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Albert Leroux Mrs. Michelle Moureaux Lewis ‘90 Dr. Jeanne L. Lin Mrs. Judith Bianchina Lindstrom ‘59 Mrs. Sheila Gannon Linn ‘56 Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Littauer Mrs. Diane Natoli Loftus ‘75 Mrs. Lorraine Eli Lohmeier ‘57 Mr. Daniel Lonergan Mrs. Doris Geib Long ‘53 Mrs. Jennifer Garcia Maesen ‘98 Dr. Jane Merdinger, Ph.D. ‘70 Ms. Nikki Lukas Longfish ‘98 Mr. & Mrs. Alan Maffei Mrs. Pauline Fantin Merritt ‘44 Ms. Stacey Longwich ‘98 Mrs. Kathleen Johnson Manca ‘61 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Metzger Mrs. Sonia Magro Lough ‘84 Mrs. Kathleen Lyons Manchester ‘65 Mr. Alexander Meyer, II Ms. Nita Alioto Louise ‘62 Ms. Cheryl Siegel Manion ‘71 Mrs. Irene Mihailoff Mrs. Marilyn Loushin-Miller Mrs. Elizabeth Canziani Mantegani ‘72 Ms. Elaine Mihailoff ‘07 Ms. Victoria Love ‘63 Mrs. Susan Cavalli Mantell ‘77 Ms. Helga Justman Miklos 1st Lt. Tip Lu Tilton ARNG ‘98 Mrs. Marie Cancilla Marconi ‘60 Ms. Tara Milante Mrs. Pamela Bianchi Lucero ‘74 Ms. Maureen Marconi ‘63 Mrs. Maureen Roberts Miller ‘99 Mrs. Teresa Ford Lucey RN, BSN ‘85 Drs. Michael & Susan Marks Mrs. Frances Milliken Mr. & Mrs. John Luis Mrs. Donna Uriarte Marks ‘56 Mrs. Mary Hustedt Milton ‘66 Mrs. Nicole Lee Lum ‘84 Mrs. Janice Heppert Marquis ‘69 Mrs. Joan McKean Miner ‘55 Mrs. Chris Lusardi ‘68 Mrs. Janice Grippi Marsac ‘61 Mrs. Christine Freeman Molinaro, CPA ‘82 Mrs. Sheila Casey Luskin ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Juan Martinez Mrs. Leslie Vick Monaghan ‘76 Mrs. Catherine Lutz Ms. Ramona Martinez ‘47 Mrs. Susan Torriglia Monahan ‘60 Mrs. Chris Lepine Luvisi ‘63 Mr. & Mrs. Rigoberto Martinez Mrs. Diana Fish Mongini ‘64 Mrs. Carolyn Gustafson Lyon ‘55 Mrs. Catherine Scalmanini Marvier ‘64 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Montoya Mrs. Diane Sheehan Maag ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Fred Matthews Mr. Stuart Moock Ms. Kathleen Houle Maddox ‘72 Ms. Jo Ann Mattner ‘72 Mrs. Genevieve Murphy Moore ‘77 Mrs. Ann Barisone Mattson ‘70 Mrs. Kathleen Doherty Moran ‘53 Ms. Judith Maule ‘62 Mrs. Joan Ervin Moreno ‘71 Ms. Johna Henry Maychrowitz ‘62 Mrs. Theresa Moreno Ms. Deborah McAdam ‘76 Ms. Katherine Morgan ‘73 Mrs. Carol Johnson McAdams ‘54 Ms. Nannette Morgan ‘71 Mrs. Mary Pappert McCarrick ‘64 Morning Glory Montessori School Mrs. Julie Monteverdi McCarthy ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Larry Morsello Mr. & Mrs. James McCormick Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Mountain Mrs. Sharon Reilly McDonald ‘60 Mrs. Kathleen Cooks Mullin ‘62 Mrs. Maura Mackesy McDonald ‘64 Mr. & Mrs. Dale Mumford Sister Marietta McGannon, RSM Mrs. Patricia Colapietro Mundy ‘64 Ms. Sheila McGee ‘63 Mr. & Mrs. John Munsey Mrs. Mary Morasci McGee ‘74 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Murphy Mrs. Karen Boiler McGoff ‘78 Dr. Catherine Murphy ‘79 Mrs. Cynthia Perry McGrew ‘78 Mr. James Murphy Ms. Patricia McIntyre ‘73 Ms. Lori Murphy ‘74 Ms. Kathleen McKay Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Murphy Mrs. Marianne Bock McLaughlin ‘67 Ms. Sarah Murphy ‘00 Mrs. Ruth McMahon Ms. Patrice Murphy ‘78 Mr. & Ms. Gerard McMahon Mrs. Kathleen Knox Murray ‘62 Mrs. Leslie Henneberry McNaughton ‘82 Mrs. Nancy Lee O’Meara Murray ‘49 Ms. Kathryn McNichol ‘66 Mr. Muwaffaq R. Mustafa & Ms. Andrea R. Ritner Mrs. Marsha Kriletich McVey ‘71 Mrs. Beverly Minotto Muzio ‘49 Mrs. Kathleen Romo Mefford ‘67 Ms. Diana Naranjo ‘98 Ms. Mary Elizabeth Meissner ‘63 Mrs. Nancy Jones Nardini ‘49 Mr. & Mrs. Jose Mejia Mrs. Pam Naughton Mrs. Claire Weeks Melodia ‘60 Ms. Adrianna Navarro ‘03 Mr. & Mrs. John Mendez Mr. & Mrs. Barry Nelson Ms. Diane Isola-Meneguzzi ‘83 Ms. Gisele Bonitz ‘84

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Mrs. Jacqueline Crown Nichols ‘51 Mrs. Lillian Whitehouse Paulsen ‘88 Mrs. Bette Nicolopulos Mr. Reed Paulsen Mrs. Melissa Kockos Nightingale ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Al Pavik Mrs. Carol Ann Bocci Nulk ‘55 Mr. & Mrs. Joe Pavlov Mrs. Kathleen Rocca Nunes ‘60 Mrs. Renee Bouscal Pecota ‘69 Sister Celeste Nuttman, RSM ‘64 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Perez Mr. & Ms. Romulo Surgay Mr. & Mrs. Salvador Perez Mrs. Mary O’Brien Ms. Gloria Perry Miss Joanne O’Brien ‘61 Mrs. Carol Haines Peters ‘66 Mrs. Renee Saraceno O’Brien, RN, PHN ‘68 Ms. Janis Peterson ‘84 Ms. Brigid O’Brien ‘14 Ms. Suzanne McGinty Petrocchi ‘57 Ms. Hannah O’Brien ‘11 Mrs. Deborah Rogers Petrucci ‘73 Miss Kathleen O’Connor ‘68 Mrs. Cristina Demattei Philipps ‘72 Ms. Betty O’Connor Ms. Joan Phillips ‘53 Mrs. Rita O’Grady O’Connor ‘39 Mr. & Mrs. John Piccetti Mrs. Susan Campi Odom ‘74 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pieri Mr. & Mrs. Dennis O’Donnell Mrs. Gail Sutter Pollock ‘60 Mrs. Dianne Koch Offield ‘67 Ms. Stephanie Porter ‘09 Mr. Ryan Offield Mr. & Mrs. Charles Powell Dr. & Mrs. Greg Ohanessian Mrs. Judith Powell Mr. & Mrs. Patrick O’Hara Ms. Jean Molesky Poz, Ph.D. ‘65 Ms. Patricia O’Leary ‘73 Mrs. JoAnn Lyons Quadt ‘53 Ms. Kathleen O’Marie ‘59 Mr. & Mrs. Cleofas G. Rabelas Miss Kathleen O’Meara ‘58 Mr. & Ms. Richard E. Ragusa Mrs. Regina Scalmanini O’Neal ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Ragusa Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel C. Ong Mrs. Joan Porter Raiter ‘63 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Oosterman Ms. Marcela Ramirez ‘95 Mrs. Susan Galli Opsvig ‘66 Mrs. Eugenia Paine Rapasky ‘72 D. Katherine Rosa Rosa ‘70 Oracle Corporation Mrs. Ann Williams Regan ‘59 Ms. Lynne Rosaia ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Philip O’Reilly Dr. Catherine Riordan Regan, Ph.D. ‘62 Mrs. Carlene McElroy Rousseu ‘85 Ms. Maeve O’Reilly ‘06 Mrs. Catherine Conklin Regan-DeCicco ‘59 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rowan Mrs. Sandra Glenn O’Rourke ‘63 Mrs. Helen Fagan Reidy ‘48 Sister M. Janet Rozzano, RSM Ms. Marilyn M. Orr Mrs. Barbara Leahy Reilly ‘61 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Rudolph Ms. Noelle Ottoboni Ms. Eileen Bartlett Reisner ‘70 Ms. Elena Ruggiero ‘96 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ourtiague Mr. & Mrs. Rizalino Ricasa Mr. & Mrs. Terrance Runzler Mr. & Mrs. Steve Overman Ms. Susan Rice, Ph.D. ‘66 Father John Ryan Ms. Deanna Padilla ‘08 Mrs. Kathie Johnston Rice ‘62 Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Ryan Mrs. Barbara Hadfield Padilla ‘83 Ms. Mary Creehan Richardson ‘63 Sister Patricia Ryan, RSM ‘49 Mrs. Joyce Padua Zonca ‘85 Dr. Marlis Risso ‘88 Mrs. Michele Fasana Saake ‘69 Mrs. Joanne Grund Page ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Rivera, III Mr. & Mrs. Neil B. Saccoman, Jr. Mrs. Jeanette Fambrini Papapietro ‘59 Mrs. Kristine Waldvogel Robinson RNC ‘87 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Saenz Mrs. Debra Galeotti Parenti ‘67 Mrs. Cynthia Terry Rockwell ‘77 Mr. & Mrs. James P. Salamy Mrs. Catherine Rach Parrish ‘72 Dr. Judy Rogers-Bianchi ‘57 Ms. Sandra Sanchez ‘03 Mrs. Nancy Prindle Parry ‘47 Mrs. Arlene Figoni Rohrer ‘59 Mrs. Doris Coplen Santana ‘43 Mrs. Stephanie McGinty Pattison ‘63 Mrs. Gail Trowbridge Roll ‘56 Save Mart Supermarkets Mrs. Lorraine Welch Paul ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Alvaro J. Romero, Jr. Mrs. Catherine Crocker Sawicki ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Paulino Ms. Katherina Roque Panomvana ‘94 Miss Lois Scampini ‘46 Mrs. Pamela Bleichner Scannell ‘86 Mr. & Mrs. Steve Scerri Mr. Clem Schablaske Mrs. Ann Marie Wunderlich Schaffer ‘55 Dr. Maureen Schaukowitch ‘65 Mr. Peter Schaul Mrs. Kimberly Sanchez Schlom ‘82 Mrs. Patricia Siegel Schmolze ‘68 Mrs. Joan Molesky Schoettler ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Dean L. Schorno Ms. Karen Schroder ‘83 Mrs. Lillian Dematteis Schuster ‘59 Mrs. Allison Callan Schwartz ‘99 Mrs. Veronica Friel Schwarz ‘62 Mrs. Mary Sullivan Schwedhelm ‘65 Mrs. Mary Wertz Schymeinsky RN ‘59 Mr. & Mrs. Luigi P. Sciabarrasi Ms. Barbara Giampolini Scott ‘54 Mrs. Paula Bove Sedgley ‘79 Mrs. Geraldine Barry Seil ‘39 Dr. & Dr. Alan Selman Mrs. Christine Semenero Ms. Elaine Servetto ‘75 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sevieri

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Ms. Mary Ann Warren ‘78 Sister Mary Waskowiak, RSM ‘66 Mrs. Catherine Hudelson Wedell ‘81 Ms. Marilyn Weeks ‘64 Ms. Anne Britschgi Wegner ‘55 Ms. Michelle Heathcote Whalley ‘85 Ms. Christine Whelan Mrs. Eileen O’Day Whitcomb ‘71 Mrs. Mary Woodman Whitcomb ‘56 Mrs. Maria Ricci White ‘63 Mrs. Kathleen Jennings White ‘72 Ms. Corinne O’Connor Whitworth ‘68 Mrs. Charlotte Kolloch Wiard ‘58 Mrs. Nanci Arata Wilborn ‘64 Mrs. Anne Coykendall Wilhoit ‘85 Mrs. Catherine Collins Wilkinson ‘63 Mrs. Bonnie Pischoff Willacker ‘58 Mrs. Carole Arnberger Williams ‘51 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Williams Ms. Jacqueline Willson ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Donald Wilson, Jr. Ms. Alana Wilson ‘14 Mrs. Barbara Caballero Wise ‘61 Mrs. June Wisecarver Mr. & Mrs. Scott A. Wolfe, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. Randolph Wong Ms. Mia Wong ‘12 Mrs. Judith Dolim Shafer ‘77 Miss Sandra Tilch ‘63 Ms. MaryAnn Woodall ‘66 Mrs. Ruby Silver Shaw ‘57 Mrs. June Draga Tilton ‘66 Mrs. Patricia Barnes Woolston ‘60 Mrs. Dava Kotta Sheehan ‘83 Mrs. Elizabeth Tionloc Ms. Ann Morton Worth ‘45 Mrs. Anne Rossi Shelley ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Arturo Tongson, Jr. Mrs. Loretta Grealy Yatsko ‘61 Mrs. Nancy Totah Shihadeh ‘88 Mrs. Mary Pat O’Donnell Tormey ‘54 Mrs. Annie Young Mr. & Mrs. John Silva Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Torre Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Yup Mr. & Mrs. Tony Silva Ms. Susan Razura Torres ‘81 Ms. Andrea Zamora ‘04 Ms. Andrea Silva ‘68 Mrs. Claudia Colombo Torretta ‘53 Mrs. Patricia McDonough Zarlengo ‘51 Mrs. Olga Muzzi Silvestri ‘51 Mrs. Rosemary Lavoie Toschi ‘67 Mr. Richard Zaslove Mr. & Mrs. Lucas Simi Mr. & Mrs. Naim Totah John & Renee Zimmerman Mrs. Carol Johnson Simmons ‘55 Mrs. Linda J. Townsend Mrs. Mary Conway Zodrow ‘60 Ms. Angela Simonetti Mrs. Brianna Leary Tremblay ‘02 Ms. Patricia Skinner ‘68 Mrs. Monica Byrne Truettner ‘77 Mrs. Carol Smart Mrs. Julie Ruggeri Tuckey ‘51 Gifts in Kind 2014-2015 Ms. Maryann Smetzer ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Roy Uccelli Anonymous Mrs. Susan Pringle Smith ‘63 Mrs. Mary Bradley Upham ‘50 Mr. & Mrs. Jose Ajam Mr. & Mrs. Faysal Sohail Mrs. Jane Pesino Urmini ‘69 Mr. Matthew & Mrs. Penelope Stack Ms. Kathleen Wuerth Sonnabend ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Xavier Urrutia Alexander ‘78 Mrs. Nora Sotelo-Kury ‘77 Mrs. Patricia O’Brien Valencia ‘56 Ms. Peggy Andrews ‘68 Mrs. Kathy Moakler Soules ‘71 Ms. Erica Valle Mr. & Mrs. James M. Blue Mrs. Maureen Sullivan Spencer ‘49 Mrs. Lynn Dryden Van Etten ‘72 Mrs. Elizabeth Brosnan ‘69 Ms. Lynn Aubright-Spleiss ‘73 Mrs. Lisa Wilson Vande Steeg ‘77 Ms. Sheila Brosnan ‘77 Mrs. Joanne Peterson Spotswood ‘63 Ms. Audrey Dancel Vandenbroeck ‘98 Mrs. Jean Kelly Buckley ‘75 Mrs. Kaye Beresford Stallard ‘57 Mr. & Mrs. Victor Vargas Ms. Kay Carter & Mr. Chuck Evans Ms. Kathleen Morrissey Steger ‘79 Miss Susan Vasquez ‘90 Mr. & Mrs. Steve L. H. Cartt Mrs. Denise McNamara Stein ‘61 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Venturoni Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dougherty Mrs. Marie Sullivan Steinmetz ‘82 Mrs. Debra Cochrane Vercammen ‘76 Mrs. Cynthia Valencia Erskine ‘73 Mrs. Casey Sternsmith ‘99 Mrs. Barbara Bushnell Vigil ‘61 Ms. Lorin Flynn Mr. & Mrs. William Stewart Village Stationers Mr. Bart & Mrs. Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85 Mr. & Mrs. Mauricio Suarez Mrs. Shelley Jaramillo Villamil ‘88 Mr. & Mrs. Lance Gimbal Ms. Laura Suarez ‘06 Mr. & Mrs. Jesus Ramos Visperas Mr. & Mrs. Tom Giorgi Mrs. Giuli Anne Duca Sutton ‘68 Ms. Arica Vorsatz ‘00 Mr. & Mrs. Harry Glasser Ms. Patricia Sweeney ‘58 Ms. Marian Waddell Ms. Karen Hanrahan Mrs. Karyn DeMartini Szeman ‘88 Mrs. Catherine Wagner & Mr. Elpidio Gomez Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell F. Harrell Mrs. Maureen Jolly Szostak ‘63 Mrs. Kelli Friel Wakefield ‘73 Ms. Eileen Horan Mrs. Antoinette Asturias Talbott ‘60 Mrs. Maureen Kelleher Waldrum ‘72 Ms. Deborah Jernigan Mrs. Sherre Smith Tassos ‘66 Mrs. Claudia Allain Wallace ‘60 Mr. & Mrs. William Kibblewhite Mrs. Mary Kathryn Dale Taylor ‘55 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Walneuski Ms. Margy Lico Mrs. Roberta Cerri Teglia ‘58 Dr. Michelle Porrazzo Walsh ‘87 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lock Mrs. Joyce Raffo Thibault ‘56 Mrs. Theresa Sweeney Walsh ‘72 Miss Stacey Madamba ‘93 Mr. & Mrs. William Thompson Ms. Yvonne Walters Drs. Michael & Susan Marks Mr. Barry Thornton & Ms. Susie Friday Ms. Grace Wang Dr. & Mrs. Scott Milliken Mr. Shawn & Mrs. Patricia Habeeb Thrapp ‘75 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Warner Mr. & Mrs. Brian Nappi

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Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’Donnell Kleid Design Group Matching Gifts 2014-2015 Mr. & Mrs. Eli Rapaich La Fonda de San Mateo Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Charles Romeo La Petite Baleen Inc. Swim School Ms. JoAnn Agcaoili Mr. & Mrs. Lino Siu Legarza Basketball Camp Amgen Foundation Aitken’s Peninsula Swim School LifeTouch Photography Mr. & Mrs. Ernest J. Aquilio, Jr. American Bull Bar & Grill Marriott Hotels-S.F. Airport Bank of America Amici’s Mercy High School - MPC Ms. Angela Conde Barton ‘89 Asian Art Museum Mercy High School - Student Body Officers Covidien Ballet San Jose Mercy Vineyards Mr. & Mrs. Mark M. De Ocampo Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours Millbrae Dance Academy Mrs. Jennifer Mullin Fisher ‘86 Beach Blanket Babylon Mountain House Restaurant Genentech, Inc. Being Yoga Peninsula Pet Resort Mr. & Mrs. Robert Greene, Jr. Bel Mateo Bowl Peninsula Symphony Mr. & Mrs. John Halas Big Joe’s Cafe Pier 39 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hitchcock Blue & Gold Fleet Planet Granite San Francisco Mr. & Mrs. David Hooper, Jr. Broadway By the Bay Podesta Construction, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. James E. Jajeh Bronzini Dental Group Putnam Jaguar & Lexus Kaiser Permanente Community Giving Bundy Opticians Rachael & Co. Campaign Costanoa Coastal Lodge & Camp Red & White Fleet Mrs. Pandora Quan Kimm ‘86 Costco Wholesale Redwood City Elks Lodge Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. McGee Crepevine Ridge Vineyards, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Murphy Crystal Springs Golf Course Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. Naughton Euro Nail SPA RP Diamond Mr. & Mrs. James O’Connell Fiddler’s Green Irish Pub & Restaurant San Jose Sabercats Mr. & Mrs. Patrick O’Hara Fiori Sanrio Oracle Corporation Fish Market Restaurant Schumacher Photography Pacific Gas & Electric Flavors Catering Scoma’s Restaurant Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin J. Parodi Guittard Chocolate Co. Selfies Portrait Studio & PhotoBooth Rental Mrs. Clare Pool Purpura ‘75 Half Moon Bay Lodge Sonoma Raceway Mr. & Ms. Richard E. Ragusa Hillbarn Theater The Cheese Cake Factory San Francisco Ms. Katherina Roque Panomvana ‘94 Hiller Aviation Museum The Container Store Dr. Michael Samn & Dr. Karen L. Lee Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport The Laurel Inn Ms. Lynn Aubright-Spleiss ‘73 John Bentley’s Restaurants Weimax Wines & Spirits Mr. Charles Thone & Mrs. Eileen Jostens Winchester Mystery House Benisano-Thone Junipero Serra High School Wine Road VISA Givingstation Kerns Fine Jewelry Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad Wells Fargo Bank Mr. & Mrs. Sean Wherry

This Annual Report includes gifts received from July 1, 2014 thru June 30, 2015.

Please contact Mercy’s Advancement Office with corrections and accept our apologies for any inadvertent omissions. 650.762.1190

HonorOAKS Roll of Fall Donors 2015 • 39 Honor Roll of Donors making a Ddifferenceifference Making a difference Scholarship Benefit Your gift will change a young girl’s life.

Over 220 alumnae, parents, Sisters, teachers, friends and Board members joined together to attend this year’s Making A Difference Scholarship Benefit held on April 30th. It was a magical evening with the spirit of Mercy filling the room!

To all of you who have supported Making A Difference - THANK YOU! To date, we have now raised a record $262,400 in donations! We would like to reach a new goal of $275,000 and welcome your support! The event was underwritten by the Board of Directors. 100% of all donations directly benefit girls in need of financial assistance. Your gift, of any amount, helps transform lives! Please take a moment to watch this year’s Making A Difference Video found on Mercy’s website under Giving - it’s stories are truly inspiring!

A heartfelt thank you to our student speaker Sammy Baker ‘15 and keynote speaker Brandy Martinez Navarro ‘98. Sammy and Brandy both represent what it truly means to be a woman of “mercy” and compassion in on our world.

Making a Difference Sponsors 2015

$25,000+Catherine McAuley $1,000+ Bronze Sponsor Mrs. Joanne Giovannini Storkan ‘66 Sponsor Anonymous The Thomas Family Dr. & Mrs. Norbert Bischofberger Mrs. Irene Garibaldi Aubright ‘46 Mr. Daniel Whelan The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Dr. Janet Andrews, D.D.S. ‘70 Mrs. Patricia Price Willis ‘58 Foundation Ms. Angela Conde Barton ‘89 Mrs. Brandy Martinez Navarro ‘98 Mrs. Becky Beck Beck Brothers $500+ Blue & White Sponsor $10,000+ Platinum Sponsor Mrs. Carla Lovi Brosnan ‘68 Anonymous Mr. Matthew & Mrs. Penelope Stack Alex- Ms. Mary Louise Castillo Apple Matching Gift Program ander ‘78 Ms. Natalie Cirigliano ‘02 Ms. Elaine Andrews ‘69 Bank of America Mrs. Jacqueline Legorreta Erdman ‘75 Mr. & Mrs. Erubel Campos The Drum Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fitzpatrick Ms. Gina Rosaia Collins ‘99 Mr. Robert Grassilli, Jr. Mr. Bart & Mrs. Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85 Mrs. Christina Beck Drogin ‘96 Mrs. Clare Pool Purpura ‘75 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hitchcock Ms. Patricia Flanagan ‘65 Mrs. Sandi Stoppoloni Junipero Serra High School Mrs. Margot Fourie Giusti ‘70 Mrs. Kathy Lautze Krause ‘68 Mr. Mike Hefferman $5,000+ Gold Sponsor Ms. Kathleen Lama ‘87 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kotmel Mr. Kevin Domecus & Ms. Laura Brucken Mrs. Martha Melton Mr. & Mrs. Lars J. Lund Mr. Paul & Mrs. Janet Selenger Mercy High School Alumnae Association Father Michael Mahoney OFM, Capuchin Robertson ‘53 Mr. & Mrs. David C. Miller Mr. John Marsal & Ms. Lorin Bell Mr. & Mrs. Charles Romeo Dr. & Mrs. Scott Milliken Ms. Marian Marsili ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Ganendra Singh Mrs. Susan Lepine Morro ‘59 Ms. Patricia McAdoo ‘65 Mr. & Mrs. John Torrey Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’Donnell Mr. & Mrs. Juan Navarro Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Pellizzari Mr. & Mrs. Graham Smith $2,500+ Silver Sponsor Dr. Mario & Mrs. Katherine Lacunza Mr. Tom Stack Mr. & Mrs. Peter Benz Pompili ‘78 Ms. Jeanine Thorpe ‘86 Boston Private Bank & Trust Company Ms. Connie Romeo Mr. & Ms. Joseph Nezwek Ms. Jeanne Burns Sister Janet Ruffing, RSM, Ph D. ‘63 Wells Fargo Bank Kibblewhite Precision Machining Dr. Michael Samn & Dr. Karen L. Lee Mr. & Mrs. James Whelan Mrs. Catherine Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72 Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Mrs. Mary Patricia Whelan-Miille ‘71 Dr. Aileen Whelan, M.D. ‘76 West Midwest Community Mrs. Gina DeRanieri Wiebe ‘84 Mrs. Daisy Young 4040 •• 2014-15 MERCY Annual HIGH SCHOOL Report Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed making a Difference makingmaking aa differenceDifference

$250+ Crusader Sponsor Ms. Rey Friel ‘64 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Mountain Anonymous Mrs. Marie Gahn Ms. Diana Naranjo ‘98 Ms. Rita Raffo Arnold ‘75 Mrs. Eileen Muldown Gendron ‘75 Mrs. Melissa Kockos Nightingale ‘76 Miss Valerie Armento ‘69 Ms. Georgette George ‘50 Miss Kathleen O’Meara ‘58 Mrs. Laverne Barrett-Marzalek Mrs. Catherine Casey Grabinski ‘86 Ms. Noelle Ottoboni ‘75 Mrs. Betty Battaglia Mr. & Mrs. Robert Greene, Jr. Mrs. Lorraine Welch Paul ‘68 Ms. Diane Battaglia-Dillon ‘63 Mrs. Judith Turner Harris ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Salvador Perez Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bigelow Miss Kay Ingalls ‘60 Ms. Marcela Ramirez ‘95 Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bolte Mrs. Catherine Rouse Jobst ‘60 Ms. Lynne Rosaia ‘69 Mrs. Patricia Bove Mr. Darrell Justus Father John Ryan Drs. Patricia & Charles Bradley Mr. & Ms. Walter Kent, Jr. Mrs. Catherine Crocker Sawicki ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Norman Capili Matthew & Mary Schaffer Kircher ‘78 Mrs. Lorraine Mozzini Sbragia ‘60 Ms. Kay Carter & Mr. Chuck Evans Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Larratt Mrs. Casey Sternsmith ‘99 Mrs. Mary Jo Dungan Compton ‘64 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lavelle Mr. Barry Thornton & Ms. Susie Friday Mrs. Patricia Ivancich Dassios ‘97 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Leaf Mrs. Michele O’Connor Tyler ‘68 Mrs. Danielle Clarke Draper MFT ‘67 Ms. Stacey Longwich ‘98 Ms. Arica Vorsatz ‘00 Mrs. Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81 Mr. & Mrs. Alan Maffei Mrs. Hazel Stergar Walton ‘63 Ms. Annette Fajardo ‘75 Mrs. Catherine Irvina Johnson McGowan ‘39 Ms. Marilyn Weeks ‘64 Mr. & Mrs. Jose Florin Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Montoya Ms. Leslie F. Welch Mr. & Mrs. John Fraher Morning Glory Montessori School Ms. Christine Whelan Sister Rosann Fraher, RSM Mrs. Mary Burke Morris ‘58

Making A Difference Scholarship Benefit Dinner Save the date! Thursday, April 21, 2016

Green Hills Country Club Keynote Speaker: Event Chair: Gina Rosaia Collins ‘99 Millbrae, CA 6:30 p.m. Cathy Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72

The Making A Difference Scholarship Benefit dinner is being generously underwritten by the Board of Directors allowing 100% of all donations and sponsorships to benefit our students in need of financial assistance. For more information visit our website at www.mercyhsb.com. Keynote Speaker: Gina Rosaia Collns ‘99 Steering Committee - Cathy Dunleavy Rosaia ‘72, Chair Kelli Benz, Joan Fitzpatrick, Stacey Longwich ‘98, Mary Lund, Clare Pool Purpura ‘75 and Caroline Romeo

HonorOAKS Roll of Fall Donors 2015 •• 4141 Alumna Spotlights

Mariann Byerwalter ‘78 Receives Two Prestigious Awards

Dean’s Medal, Stanford School of Medicine Mariann Byerwalter ‘78 (Stanford BA ‘82, Harvard MBA ‘84) pictured above with Dr. Lloyd Minor, Dean of the Stanford Medical School. was recently honored with the Dean’s Medal, one of the highest bestowed by the Stanford School of Medicine. Mariann Byerwalter, MBA, is currently on the board of directors of Stanford Health Care and of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, and she also chairs the board of directors of SRI International Inc.; The Dean’s Medal recognizes individuals whose scientific, medical, humanitarian or other contributions have significantly advanced the mission of Stanford Medicine. “Mariann is a visionary individual who has worked tirelessly on behalf of Stanford Medicine, helping provide financial stability and recruit new faculty to lead the enterprise,” said Lloyd Minor, MD, dean of the medical school. Mariann, who earned her bachelor’s degree from Stanford in 1982, has interwoven her career in business, as a banker and entrepreneur, over the last 30 years with her volunteer service at the university. As a Stanford senior, she received the Wallace Sterling Award for outstanding academic achievement, beginning a longstanding connection to Sterling, the university’s former chancellor, who encouraged her to remain involved, she said. She was elected to the university Board of Trustees in the early 1990s and shortly after joined the board of the children’s hospital. “That was my first involvement with Stanford Medicine, and it really touched my heart,” she said. “To be recognized by the school and the dean and my colleagues is very humbling, as my work with Stanford University and Stanford Medicine has been the most rewarding and fulfilling of my entire professional career,” Byerwalter said. Gold Spike Award, Stanford Associates Alumni Mariann Byerwalter ‘78, AB ’82, received a 2015 Gold Spike Award, the university’s highest honor for volunteer service. The award is presented annually by Stanford Associates, an honorary organization of more than 2,600 Stanford alumni who have demonstrated significant and long-standing volunteer service to the university. “Faculty, administrators and fellow alumni respect Mariann’s clear vision, seriousness of purpose, energy and keen focus,” Stanford Associates said in an announcement. “Just as readily, they value the kind of person that she is – warm and gracious and genuinely interested in the lives of those around her. She is famous for her heartfelt thank you notes and goes to great lengths to recognize individuals that contribute to a project at every level of the organization.”

Stanford Associates described the breadth of Byerwalter’s volunteer service as “exceptional.” She has served three terms on the Stanford University Board of Trustees, and has been the chair of the board of directors of the Stanford Alumni Association. Her service on the boards of Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has spanned more than 20 years, including 8 years as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Stanford Hospital & Clinics, and she remains a member of both boards today. She has served on the boards of the Stanford Management Company and the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation Athletic Fund.

“Over the past 30 years, Mariann has united numerous alumni and staff in a vision for what lies ahead for Stanford, what’s possible and how it can be accomplished,” Stanford Associates said. “Mariann is truly a force that has made a deep, broad and enduring impact on this university.”

42 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Alumna Spotlights One Box for Hope Laura Lencioni, PsyD ’96 and Gina Lencioni ‘00 When psychologist Laura Lencioni, PsyD ’96 and her sister Gina ’00 (a teacher), travel to La Concepcion, Nicaragua, they don’t pack lightly. That’s because Laura and her family are traveling with bags — most recently with 15 green military-style bags to be exact — filled with donations of socks, underwear, shoes, clothes, school supplies, and wellness items for children in rural areas of Nicaragua. Because her husband’s family lives there, Laura has been making the trip for about 13 years. About five years ago, she and her husband brought some of their son’s toys for the local children. “It was a very eye-opening experience,” she said. “The schools didn’t have books; there wasn’t a blackboard on the wall — just a table in the middle of the room. I came home, and told my sister and my co-workers about the experience, and people started giving me things to bring on my next trip.”

After visiting a school in Temua, Nicaragua and distributing a small amount of toys and clothing, Laura and Gina realized the severity of poverty in parts of the country. The school they visited had bare walls, no electricity, and very little supplies. Knowing what schools are like in America, it was shocking to see the children of this country attempting to educate themselves without the proper materials. In addition, these children had no means of transportation and have to walk several miles on dirt roads, most of them barefoot, to get to their school and collect fresh drinking water. We saw how happy the kids were with just the one box of items we were able to bring on our own. When we got in the car to leave the school, we were both crying. With that one box we were able to give 45 children hope. We thought about the impact that larger donations could have on this area. The desire to do more brought about the inception of this organization.

Since that first trip in February 2010, we have made several other trips with multiple boxes of clothing and school supplies. On our last visit we personally distributed items to over 120 children. Our plan is to continue this work in bringing more hope to the kids in this area.

We personally deliver and distribute all donations to the children in these rural areas of Nicaragua. 100% of your donation goes directly to the children in need. We pay our own airfare and stay with relatives and friends in Nicaragua. We take time from our vacation to help those in need. In fact, our vacations have now become our work which we love!

Our new project is to try to collect Barbie’s and action figures to bring to the children the next time we go. While we want to make sure they have necessities like shoes and clothing, we also like to bring some fun extras to the kids each time we go. To learn more about their work, visit their website at www.oneboxforhope.org

—Excerpts from http://lookinside.kaiserpermanente.org/ and www.oneboxforhope.org OAKS Fall 2015 • 43 1961 Class Notes

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1945 1958 1961 Valerie Schuld Bel Leon Rennels writes, “My husband Sister Philip (Sharon Ellenberger) White writes, (Don) and I traveled to Vienna, Austria (PHOTO) writes, “I was in California in “I am living at as well as Slovenia and Croatia in mid- April this year and participated in the the Parkway May for 3 weeks. Our first evening was Stanford Nurses’ Club Luncheon. My Chateau, a spent sipping wine and eating appetizers graduating class was celebrating 45 retirement alongside the Danube River. Vienna is a years since we graduated from Stanford. residence magnificent city with so much history, Where do the years go? There were 13 of in beautiful palaces, art museums, monuments and, us there out of a class of 24. Plans are Bellingham, of course, music. We enjoyed a wonderful under way now for our 50th in 2020. My Washington. My Bach music event as well as excellent great nephew, Bijan Varjavand, won world dear little grand food and wine. Slovenia was a pleasant championship with his team in Robotics daughters are surprise in that it has such natural beauty, while I was there. He will go on to John teaching me to use the computer. Having especially in the Lake Bled area. We Hopkins University this fall.“ graduated in 1945, this would be my 70 confess ignorance at what a lovely, clean year celebration. I am happy to have my and cultured country it is, despite its 1962 wonderful memories!” recent independence struggle. The Judith Maule (PHOTOs) writes, “The same holds for Croatia which possesses Maule and Dever families gathered for 1952 the UNESCO Heritage Site Plitvice their biennial four-day reunion held in Suzanne O’Brien Brady writes, Lakes National Park. Multiple waterfalls 2014 at Stinson Beach. We enjoyed being “Reporting that I will be at Junipero (remember falls with water?) are together for picnics, dinners, beach walks Serra’s canonization in Wash. D.C. in breathtaking as is the surrounding forest. and a hike up the mountain. Not everyone September. I’ve been a member of the Great hiking! We are so thankful to be did everything: picking and choosing Carmel Mission’s Schola Cantorum Choir able to travel in our retirement years. activities was half the for 50 years while he has been on our Cabo San Lucas is next, Giants Spring fun. Jane Maule Nichols altar listening, we think. We won’t be Training in Scottsdale, AZ in March and ’47 especially enjoyed singing except in our hearts.” another big trip next summer. Stay tuned.“ sitting in the yard talking with family members 1956 (her six daughters and Mary Lou Woodman Whitcomb lives 1960 son hosted this year’s with her husband of 55 years in South Sr. Bernadette Hart, writes, “Hello. I have reunion), while Kimberly Lake Tahoe. She is an active member of recently moved back to California from St. Maule Boyle ’88 was Soroptimist International, an organization Louis, MO. I will be living down the hill kept busy by her three formed to help women and children in from the high school at the Convent. 2300 active children as she need. She is also enjoying singing and Adeline Dr. I will work as adjunct staff at visited with her dad, Joshua Maule, III playing her ukulele with 50+ other folks Mercy Center and two days a week at St. (Serra ’48) and family. Patty Smith every Tuesday evening. She and her Gabrie Parish in S.F. I am happy to be Hendel ’64 attended with her two brothers, husband enjoy the natural beauty of the back home.” John (Serra ’65) and Cyril Smith, and mountain life. They travelled to South sister-in-law Rendell Smith. Judith Maule ’62 America and Antarctica last year! Mary Susan Torriglia Monahan writes, “Chris and her husband Jeff Taylor joined three Lou writes, “We love to stay in touch with and I visited Belfast and then over to St. of their children and four grand children our Bay Area friends, especially Mercy Andrews to see the beautiful golf course. at the reunion. Jim Maule and wife Alumnae! We have three delightful adult Singing and playing the bells and working Julie enjoyed being with three of their daughters and four athletic grandsons.” still at Mission College. Great experience.” daughters, three grandchildren and a great granddaughter. We sorely missed 44 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Class Notes

Clockwise: 1962 Elaine Ericksen Elms and husband; 1964 Marilyn Schick Metzler ‘63, Peggy Cosgrave ‘64 and Sandy Schick Turner ‘64; 1965 Pat McAdoo photos of muskox in Nome Alaska and salmon that will feed the village of Teller Ak. Class Notes 1962 1962

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our sister Joan Maule Stern ’49 who died Seeing these young new parents in two properties encompass 69.5 acres. The in 2011, but her family continues to grow action is pure joy and our grandsons are lake property is 57 acres and hopefully, with a new grandson, Roland Stern, and adorable. Blessings abound! Enjoy these we will build our home. Meanwhile, we will three great-grand children. Most of the Summer days! St. Joseph’s is my parish & be on the adjoining property of 12.5 acres 96 descendents of Joshua Maule Jr. and I sing alto in choir. Just joined YLI. Life is with the horses, chickens, geese, peacocks, Mary Jane Dever Maule live in Northern good!” —Kathleen, Salem, Oregon dogs and cats as well as the local wildlife California, but the family is represented in of deer, fox, mountain lions, bear and Washington, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Nevada, 1966 Texas, New Hampshire and North Carolina. Annette Lopes-Torre writes, “October Not everyone was able to attend. There is 1st, it will be a year in the move from always a changing cast at each reunion, Antioch to my mobile home, Stonegate but everyone who came wants to return Park, a senior park. I have met a lot of to the next gathering in 2016.” new people and friends. We help each others, we have events like bingo, bunco, 1963 pool,and potlucks, Sunday fellowship, Maureen Marconi (PHOTO) writes, and summer swimming pool. I attend “Maureen Jolly Szostak ‘63 and I are St. Rose of the Vine, in Roseville, as I pictured in Copenhagen. We cruised up live on the border of Citrus Heights and the Norwegian fjords with our husbands Roseville. Yesterday it was 106 and today to celebrate our 70th birthdays!” it is supposed to be 108. In Sacramento Catherine Calling! I am surrounded by wild fires. Pray for The year of Mercy is a time for our firefighters. On August 12th I had pilgrimage. Join current Mercy 1964 cateract implant on my left eye. It was students on a pilgrimage to Catherine Peggy Cosgrave writes, “Nantucket was simple, as people said it would be. I have McAuley’s home town, Dublin, Ireland. wonderful this summer. Second season to put drops in my eye for about three The tour will spend time at Baggott performing in Gin Game. Marianne R weeks. On Sept 8th I go back to the Street and Catherine’s grave site. We Spoils Hurley ‘64 and husband Tim came doctor. Maybe I will not need to wear to see the show and sightsee. We had a will tour Dublin and visit Trinity College glasses, except for reading, and my right ball! I have been a professional actor for and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. We will eye does not need the surgery right now. 45 years and thank Sisters Mary Earnest then travel over to North Wales and I was given a Pollaroied sunglass, and a and Suzanne. Rey Friel ‘64 is coming to London. We will tour London and see a protective eye glass if I need them. see me perform at Boise Contemporary musical in the theatre district. The cost God bless all of you.” theatre in October.” of the tour is: $3310.00. This includes Julie Lynch (PHOTOs) writes, “Currently breakfast and dinner, airfare, lodging (PHOTO) Kathleen McGaraghan West residing in Byron, CA and working in San and entry fees. To enroll or get more writes, “I am finally a grandmother to 2 Jose. I have horses and raise chickens, just information email Angie Simonetti at grandsons! Hans & I are retired and we recently I have started to raise Sebastopol [email protected]. spent 5 days in Black Butte, Oregon, with geese, the wedding gown bird. Later this our 4 grown children and their families. year I will be moving to Mountain Ranch in the foothills of Calaveras County. The OAKS Fall 2015 • 45 Class Notes

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1973 Marti Coffman Steiner (PHOTO) writes, “Lynn Ann Casey Francis turns 60! How 1969 could this be, she is so young. Wait, we all turn 60 this year! Wow, time has a way of getting away from us. Lynn, along with her family and friends celebrated her special whatever else flies in! I’m hoping that this 1972 day at Rockaway Beach in Pacifica. Nick’s final home will be forever. The smaller Cheryl Landucci Restaurant was the location, around since property is called Grinchville but the McFall writes, before we were born. Lynn’s mother Patricia, lake is beautiful and it is called Fantasia. “My husband and her many sisters, brother, niece and I would have thought of Eden for the John and I just nephew helped celebrate. Using her charm name but I think Fantasia is beautiful. returned from bracelet as timeline, we were able to reminisce I’m attaching photos of my animals and an amazing about things she has done and places she has the mountain home. I’m riding my mare, adventure with been. Lynn spent her career as a Registered Bossa Nova. The goose is a picture of the family and Nurse, truly a labor of love. She especially Sebastopol goose. I have 5 of them now. friends I wanted enjoyed her maternity assignment. She The 2 girls should provide more next to share. We and her late husband Len traveled to many spring and hopefully the ratio of geese flew to Milan countries that she remembers with a bright to ganders will improve.” and drove through Italy covering the smile. Lynn has five sisters and one brother. Dolomites, Lake Como, Verona and She also has 12 nieces and nephews. Lets 1969 Venice where we met up with our ship, not forget her very lively 90 year old mother Valerie Armento (PHOTO) sent in this the Crystal Serenity to celebrate my 60th Patricia, whom everyone fights over. A fun announcement. On January 4, 2015 birthday. We cruised about 1500 miles, time was had by all.” William J. Armento attained centenarian including Croatia, Montenegro, the Amalfi status. His daughters threw a party, Coast and the south of France. It was a 1974 attended by family and friends from dream come true. The other love of my Janine Mignault Grewald recently held a throughout the country. (A less formal life is my newest grandson, William fundraiser for SVdP’s Catherine Center. Janine celebration occurred on Independence Robert Massaro. My two daughters, writes, “I learned about the Catherine Center Day for 100½.) Photo from event: Lisa Allison and Tracy each have two children when attending my 40th high school reunion ’78, Janice ’76, William, Elvina, Anne now - Gianna, Emelia, Hannah and now last year! As both Sisters Marguerite and ’74 and Valerie ’69. Bill also is the William. He is 4 months old. They live Suzanne had a profound impact on my life grandfather of Emily Dunn ’09. in Santa Barbara and San Carlos. My during my high school years, I was more than husband and I also have two grandsons, excited to do a fundraiser via my Mary Kay Bobby and Elijah in Manteca. It is pretty Business. As Mary Kay’s mission is about 1970 busy around our house with 6 grand- enriching women’s lives, this presented the Mercy class of 1970, Mercy Naomi Tuite, children all under 5 years old. perfect opportunity.” Janine held a special faculty member 1974-1986 (math, PE, Life is good. We are very blessed.” session on skin care with personalized bags volleyball, basketball and soccer coach), of donated Mary Kay products. The women writes, “After 41 years, 12 at Mercy enjoyed their make-over, and asked lots of and 29 at Capuchino HS in San Bruno questions about starting a business and the teaching math, coaching and serving as life of a sales rep. Catherine Center serves IB Coordinator, I have retired from the women transitioning from incarceration back teaching profession. I leave with many, into society by providing a safe, loving place many good memories and experiences. for women to learn about themselves, heal With no specific plans other than to not past wounds, learn new behaviors and most of be tied to a bell schedule/clock, I am all, to be transformed by the power of love. starting this new chapter by spending the summer and early fall on Sand Lake Mary Ann Toschi Walker (PHOTO) writes, in northern Minnesota watching the 1972 “My younger daughter, Carolyn, graduated baby eagles, loons, mergansers and from UOP with her Masters geese grow and survive, enjoying four- in Speech Pathology. She wheeling adventures, learning to fish now works as a speech (PHOTO) Annett Liberty, Cheryl Landucci and being mesmerized by the beauty of therapist at a skilled McFall, Kathy Daly Fericano and Donna thunderstorms. I hope the next 41 years nursing facility in Modesto. Bachle (PHOTO) celebrated their 60th are as rewarding!” brithdays at Kokkari in San Francisco. Carolyn was married to the love of her life, Kevin

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1988 1974 1978 Carlo Heinlo Strauch writes, Przybyla, in November. My older daughter, “I work for Peets Coffee and Lori Jones, had her second son on May Tea. I have been married 5th. She now has two sons, Jonathan 26 years in August. Our (2) and baby Hudson. She is married to Daughter Shayna is a Chad Jones. Lori is both a hairdresser sophomore at Dominican 1993 and a substitute teacher while being a University In San Rafael full time mom! I am starting my 37th year California.” of teaching and I still get a thrill out of a Marianne Barrett writes, new school year! Each year, we read “The “I retired on 7/1/15, after 30 yrs. as Importance of Being Earnest” in my 8th 1993 an Assistant District Attorney in San Katherine Parodi (PHOTO) celebrated her grade English class and I ALWAYS think of Francisco. My last six years were spent 40th bday with classmates Megan West Sister Patricia Toolan when I’m teaching it managing our Child Assault team of ‘93, Brenda Watt ‘93, Laurie Parenti ‘93, because she shared her love of this play attorneys. It was a very satisfying and Katherine Parodi ‘93, Veronica Juarez with us when we were in her drama class!” rewarding career.” ‘93,Suzanne Kling ‘93, and Kim Magni ‘93.

1975 Annette 1981 Ellen Luttrell writes, “I just joined Fajardo Full Circle Insights as Chief writes, “In Marketing Officer.” May/June I spent 3.5 weeks in 1988 Morocco (PHOTO l to r) Classmates Lilly with my Whitehouse Paulsen, Shelly Jaramillo 1996 sister Michelle, where we attended 3 Villimill, Kathy Schnieder Sandberg different music festivals - Gnawa Festival Tammy Rush Glenn, Lisa Oberster in Essouira (Atlantic coast), Sacred Music Mancina and got together in their home Festival in Fes and the Mawazine World town of Pacifica for a nice long brunch 1996 Music Festival in Rabat (Mediterranean and catching up. They talked about their Christina Beck Drogin (PHOTO) writes, Coast). We toured the whole country great memories at Mercy and wish their “We had our fourth baby last spring, live riding camels in the Sahara desert, fellow ‘88 alumnae all the best! in San Mateo, run my family’s property hiking the Atlas Mountains and the hills management business, my husband (Jason) of Chefchouen and boating in Rabat. teaches high school English in Redwood City.” Afterwards, I spent 10 days in Spain hiking the hills of Segovia with it’s 1997 beautiful Roman aqueduct, cathedral Soana Paini, writes, and various monasteries, and then “Thought I’d send Madrid for the Flamenco festival. In in a quick update! November I’ll be in Paris for an Airbnb 1991 I have had a 2 year conference and then off to Honduras for old daughter since a week of scuba diving. I was featured in my last update years a 1/2 page article in the July 12, 2015 ago:) Her name is Sunday Chronicle, in reference to my 1991 Etivise Kafaikamoana vacation rental business. Life is Good!!” Kelli Brooks (PHOTO) writes, “After Paini and I am honored to be her mother. serving 15 years with 2 combat tours While I’m excited for her to be a Mercy Ann Filios’ son Sean graduated from in the United States Marine Corps, girl, I am embracing her years before teen Franklin High I decided to become a Department ”hood”, LOL Currently working part-time in School in Elk of Defense contractor. I am on my the dental management field and enjoying Grove, CA in May third combat tour overseas just as a everyday of life!” 2015 and will be contractor in the last 4 years. I have attending Santa spent 2 years in Iraq and 2 years in 1998 Clara University Afghanistan. Currently I am working as Diana Naranjo writes, “Wanted to share a starting in an Afghan Advisor for NATO Resolute new job that I just transitioned to. I am now September, Support Mission, Kabul, Afghanistan. I an Assistant Professor at Stanford University majoring in hope to return home to San Antonio, in the Department of Psychiatry. I will be Biology. Texas some time in 2016. I take that Mercy Girl charm where ever I go. All hail Mercy High!” OAKS Fall 2015 • 47 Class Notes working with children with chronic illness incredibly bright, passionate, and thoughtful young adults from Thailand, Vietnam, in the Cystic Fibrosis and Diabetes clinics. Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, as they studied global and local environmental I will also be conducting clinical research issues and American politics and culture. For the first four weeks the program was in the Department of Pediatrics.” based at the University of Montana, where I am a second-year graduate student in Environmental Studies, and for the final week of the program we traveled to New Orleans and Washington, DC.” 2004 Jamila Sinlao writes, “I’m thrilled to share that I received my PhD in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara this spring. My dissertation examines the pivotal role that 19th century Catholic sisters (including the Sisters of Mercy!) played in establishing much-needed social service institutions in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m looking forward to turning the dissertation into a book sometime in the next couple of years. 2003 In the meantime, I’m working as the development coordinator at the Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County, writing grants and raising money to support the 3,000 kids the Club serves in South San Francisco and Pacifica. Balancing scholarly pursuits and non- 2003 profit work can be challenging, but it’s incredibly rewarding!” Audrey Freeman writes, “Right now, I’m finishing up my Master’s Degree in Counseling at Saint Mary’s College 2006 Sarah Klink Ross (PHOTO) married Terry of California, and I’m also the Honors Ross October 25, 2014 at Oceano Hotel 2006 program Coordinator at Saint Mary’s and Spa in Half Moon Bay. Sarah and Terry College. I live in the East Bay Area with have been together for almost 8 years. my boyfriend Clinton Larson, and our cat Sarah has know her Mercy girl bridesmaids Shadow. We just recently went to Japan since Kindergarten. Theresa Lund ‘06, for a few weeks in April, and want to go Kate Maciel ‘06, Amy Mathews’06 and back as soon as possible! Ali Guenley’06.

2007 Danielle Kamaka Campell (PHOTO) writes, “Since graduating Mercy High 2004 School in the Class of 2007, I have gained a very diverse background regarding my college and professional careers. Working my way through college was a very rewarding and enlightening period 2004 after high school and prepared me for Abby Matthews Huseth (PHOTO) writes, many life experiences that I don’t think “This summer I spent five weeks working I could’ve conquered without balancing as a graduate student mentor for a U.S. my education with a real work ethic. State Department-sponsored program 2007 I spent many years at City College called the Young Southeast Asian of San Francisco while also working Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). I had the at an architectural lighting studio, honor of getting to know a group of 20 as well as local live music venues, to accommodate living independently in

Natalie Cirigliano ‘00 Congratulations to Natalie Cirigliano ’00 who was appointed as Principal of Holy Name School in San Francisco. Natalie holds a graduate degree in Catholic educational leadership and an administrative credential from the University of San Francisco. At Mercy, she served as Assistant Principal of Student Life, History Department Chair and an AP Psychology teacher. She also taught junior high grades at St. Catherine’s, her alma mater, where she is also an active parishioner “As a product of K-12 Bay Area Catholic education, I believe that giving your child the gift of a Catholic education is one of the greatest things you can give your child,” she told Catholic San Francisco. “I will forever be thankful to my parents for investing in the Catholic school system and me!”

48 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Class Notes the Bay Area. When I transferred to San Francisco State University in 2012, I began work in Accounting at a local wine distributor. Having heaps and heaps of experience, working across multiple industries, I gained a repertoire of skills that complimented both my collegiate and professional life which, ultimately, 2011 allowed me to achieve my Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies in 2014. I truly value both my education and my past work experience(s), as I learned to have a lot of flexibility and perseverance throughout my everyday life. I am now working as a Billing Coordinator at Pandora Radio, a public company with over 81.5 million active users (2014) that made its way in the tech-boom! I am also newly married as of April 17, 2015 to my longtime mechanic, Kevin Campbell. We are parents to a chihuahua and pitbull (for now) and reside in a roomy apartment in San Francisco!” 2011 Tara McElligott has recently completed 2007 her law degree in University College Cork, 2007 Liz Lopez (PHOTO) writes, “I Ireland. Upon completing her degree, she got engaged on May 30 to moved to London and is working as a Dylan Hurder. Our wedding paralegal in a Media and Entertainment firm will be next September 2016 in the heart of the city’s well known Covent at Kohl Mansion. I’ve also Garden. While working she will be studying been volunteering for Mercy, for the New York State Bar Exam, which she providing marketing help for will complete in February 2016. MHS’s 2015-2016 school year and Music at Kohl’s Silicon Valley Gives campaign.” 2011

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Jen Winnett recently graduated from UC Berkeley’s architecture program and now works at Cody Anderson Wasney Architects 2009 in Palo Alto, CA. As it turns out, one of her colleagues went to Mercy as well! Mary Desing ’02 has worked at CAW since 2009 2007 and is a graduate of the architecture Jackie Ko Martinez married Luis Martinez on March 28, 2015, at the Crystal program at the California College of the Springs Golf Course in Burlingame. Jackie writes, “In attendance at my wedding Arts in San Francisco. Jen and Mary have was my Mercy group fondly known as ‘the nine’. Unfortunately only 6 of them enjoyed getting to know each other and could make it. My best friend from the group, Amanda Yang, was my maid of swap stories of their days at Mercy, as well honor. we specifically did a picture in reminiscent of prom pose. Once a Mercy as look at each others’ yearbooks. These Girl always a Mercy Girl! The nine and I try and get together at least once every days, Jen is working on projects like the Old Chemistry building renovation at Stanford, other weekend, so we’re still all very close.” l to r: Emily Murphy, Kristy Carranza, and Mary is working on the construction of Amanda Yang, Jackie Ko, Lauren Albiento, Priya Mehta, Joleysa Manese. not an elementary school campus in Los Altos pictured Kathy Jesena & Alexa Rae Agustin. and a classroom remodel at Stanford. 2010 Cathleen Bottini recently wrote an article about helping our veterans which was 2012 A writes, “I’ve been published in the Knoxville Times, Big News Network and the Orlando Echo. nastsia Campos, accepted in to the London Academy of Brenna Brown’s mom sent the following update: “Brenna is doing great. She Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) for stage graduated last year from Gonzaga U with a major in International Relations management and technical theatre. I was and a minor in French (Madame Barthe will be proud!). She went on to a local one of 24 picked out of 5,000+ applicants internship with Rebuilding Alliance (a San Mateo non-profit that helps rebuild internationally. I’ll be the only person from war torn communities in the Middle East) and just returned from an internship the U.S., and will be there for at least two from Senator Boxer’s DC office. She is currently planning her next step. She’s years and will be getting a degree in stage very interested in foreign affairs, international policy, and in doing some field management and hope to work in London work abroad. She’s reaching out to the Mercy International Association and also after graduation.” interested in pursuing assignments with Doctors Without Borders or Peace Corps.” OAKS Fall 2015 • 49 Catherine’s Legacy

Catherine’s Legacy . . . A Powerful Way to Change Mercy Students’ Lives

You’ve heard it before: “You should have a will.” Maybe you’re procrastinating, or perhaps you don’t realize how important estate planning can be in protecting your family’s future or even influencing the lives of Mercy High School students. By remembering us in your estate plans, you can make a difference for years to come. And did you also know there are potential tax-saving benefits with such a gift? Here’s how you can get started.

A Gift in Your Will: Getting Started We hope you’ll consider including a gift Mercy High School, Burlingame in your will or living trust. Called a charitable bequest, this type of gift offers these main benefits:

• Simplicity. Just a few sentences in your will or trust are all that is needed. The official bequest language for Mercy High School, Burlingame is: “I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to Mercy High School, Burlingame [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

• Flexibility. Because you are not actually making a gift until after your lifetime, you can change your mind at any time.

• Versatility. You can structure the bequest to leave a specific item or amount of money, make the gift contingent on certain events, or leave a percentage of your estate to us.

• Tax Relief. If your estate is subject to estate tax, your gift is entitled to an estate tax charitable deduction for the gift’s full value.

How It Works - To make a charitable bequest, you need a current will or revocable living trust. Your gift can be made as a percentage of your estate. Or you can make a specific bequest by giving a certain amount of cash, securities or property. After your lifetime, Mercy High School, Burlingame receives your gift. Your circumstances may change and you can change your gift at any time.

Putting Your Family First - When planning a future gift, it’s sometimes difficult to determine what size donation will make sense. Emergencies happen, and you need to make sure your family is financially taken care of first. Including a bequest of a percentage of your estate ensures that your gift will remain proportionate no matter how your estate’s value fluctuates over the years.

We Can Help - Contact Mary Lund at 650-762-1190 or [email protected] with any questions about naming Mercy High School, Burlingame in your will or living trust. We’re happy to help, without obligation.

Mercy High School Tax I.D. Number: 94-1230999

50 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Five Wishes Getting the Care You Want When You Need it the Most

November 17, 2015 3:30 p.m. Mercy High School Burlingame There is no cost to attend. Reservations required. Please RSVP to Mary Lund at [email protected]

Five Wishes is a national program that helps you express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself.

Learn about how to start this important conversation with your family or those closest to you.

Five Wishes is a program which helps you express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself. Learn about how to start this important conversation with your family or those closest to you.

Presentors: Sr. Judy Cannon, RSM, Kelli Benz, Clare Pool Purpura ’75

This 90-minute program will include background information, quiet time for writing, and the opportunity to share with others. The Five Wishes: Wish 1: The Person I want to Make Health Care Decisions for Me When I Can’t Wish 2: The Kind of Medical Treatment I Want or Don’t Want Wish 3: How Comfortable I Want to Be Wish 4: How I Want People To Treat Me Wish 5: What I Want My Loved Ones to Know

Five Wishes is a program of Aging with Dignity, a national non-profit organization with a mission to affirm and safeguard the human dignity of individuals as they are and to promote better care for those near the end of life. The life and work of Mother Teresa of Calcutta served as the inspirational foundation of Aging with Dignity.

OAKS Fall 2015 • 51 ALUMNAE Ann Egan Diedrich ‘40 sister-in-law of Eleanor Pamela Cunningham Savnik Diedrich ‘41 grandparent of Sue Borchers Galipeau ‘59 sister of Bonnie Elizabeth “Lizzie” Borchers Fragomeni ‘73and Kathy Borchers Anstice ‘12 Carr ‘67 Richard Furrer Michele Freethy Hassler ‘69 husband of Suzanne Mullany Furer ‘53 Sandra Ellison Howell ‘62 (deceased), father of Beth Wachter Lange ‘80 Kristy Furrer Crouch Nancy Glasgow Magmant ‘56 ‘82, Noelle Furrer ‘77, Paula Dawn Sherron ‘80 Suzanne Furrer ‘81 & Sally Furrer ‘80 Yvonne L Felix Studulski ‘58 Joan Gillard mother of Claire Prentice Woodward ‘46 mother of Mary Laura Gillard Blue ‘85 Woodward Van Zytveld ‘74, Patricia Woodward and grandmother of Tovland ‘69 & Emily Woodward Presnall ‘68 In Memoriam Gina Blue ‘17 Mary Ellen Trainor Zemeckis ‘70 Dennis Henneberry brother of Diane FAMILY & FRIENDS Henneberry McLaughlin ‘78, Charlene Kathleen Murphy grandparent of Maeve Richard Andre father-in-law of Nancy Souza Henneberry Crowley ‘80 & Leslie Henneberry Murphy ‘18 Andre ‘81 McNaughton ‘82 Mary Ann Byrd Natly mother of Mariann Byrd Marsh ‘54 Estelle Andre mother-in-law of Nancy Souza Teresa Hurley grandmother of Julia Hurley ‘16, Andre ‘81 sister of Sr. Edith Hurley, RSM Patrick O’Donoghue uncle of McKayla McMahon ‘15 Alvin Andreucci father of Mary Margaret George Johnson father of Mary Ann Johnson ‘75 Andreucci Camby ‘69, Anne Marie Andreucci & Patty Johnson Topping ‘78 Marie O’Halloran grandparent of Lauren ‘74, Catherine Andreucci Saldanha ‘76 & Rocheleau ‘17 & Catherine Rocheleau ‘19 , Catherine Jean Kelly mother of Jean Marie Maureen Andreucci Sanchez ‘78 mother of Joanne O’Halloran Jordan ‘71, Lynn Kelly Buckley ‘75 Nour Asslo niece of Judy Ajam, MPC board O’Halloran Akeyson ‘75 & Tricia O’Halloran Chuck Lawson son of Joan Retchless Lawson ‘50 member and cousin of Katia Ajam ‘16 Rocheleau Jim Marconi brother of Nancy Marconi Bayless Ron Bellatorre father of Jennifer Munsey, Keith O’Regan brother of Kelli Benz, Mercy ‘65 & Maureen Marconi Roth ‘63 Mercy’s Event Coordinator Board of Directors and uncle of Katherine Gerald Marks husband of Donna Uriarte Benz ‘12 and Samantha Benz ‘11 William “Bill” Joseph Berube grandparent of Marks ‘56 Nicole Collora ‘14 & Grace Collora ‘18 Richard Poblitz father of Jamie Poblitz ‘97 mother of Melanie Meisel Josephine Brosnan mother of Betty Brosnan Florence Meisel Allan Porter husband of Carol Messano ‘79 & Sheila Brosnan ‘77, mother-in-law of Cirigiliano ‘73, grandmother of Natalie Porter ‘55 Carla Lovi Brosnan ‘68 Cirigliano ‘02 & Jillian Cirigliano ‘99 Mary Puccinelli grandmother of Joanna Sr. Mary Edwin Byrne, RSM Jeanne Melanson grandparent of Madeline Puccinelli Dollosso ‘91, Hope Puccinelli ‘86 & (Maddy) Gaumer ‘15 Suzanne Puccinelli Dabadghav ‘88 Vince Corradi uncle of Stacey Longwich ‘98, Mercy’s Director of Marketing Arnoldo Meschnark grandparent of Michelle Rebecca Patricia Quinto grandmother of Ryan ‘17 Hannah Collins ‘15 Joseph Crow brother-in-law of Kelli Benz, Mercy Board of Directors, uncle of Katherine Jacqueline Miller mother of Dana Miller Maria Rivas former Mercy Assistant Librarian Benz ‘12 and Samantha Benz ‘11 Compani ‘81 & Paula Miller Chiappari ‘87 Joseph Rodondi husband of Ida Cebalo Rodondi ‘41 Marie Rouse mother of Marian Rouse ‘72, The Mercy Mass Program - At each of our school liturgies we pray for Barbara Rouse Young ‘66 and Cathy Rouse those people who have been acknowledged in the Mercy Mass Program. Jobst ‘60 Donations are made in memory of a loved one and to honor others for Mary Sanchez mother of Kimberly Sanchez anniversaries, birthdays, or at times of illness. To enroll a loved one in the Schlom ‘82 Mercy Mass Program, simply contact the Mercy Advancement Office at Mary Saunders grandmother-in-law of Aimee 650.762.1190 or [email protected]. O’Donnell Saunders ‘97 Pia Sciandri mother of Julie Sciandri ‘93 & sister-in-law of Lynda Sciandri Edwards ‘70, past Board Member Robert Sciandri father of Gina Sciandri Beal, Principal of St. Gabriel School Flora Souza mother of Nancy Souza Andre ‘81 Walter Spellman husband of Mary Dwyer Spellman ‘49 Michael Spellman son of Mary Dwyer Spellman ‘49 Ron Timmons son of Winifred Jeanne Curran Timmons ‘41 (deceased), brother of Kathleen Timmons ‘71, nephew of Ruth Curran Dolim ‘41 Bridie Uniacke grandmother of Orla Uniacke ‘17 Robert Williams father of Ann Williams Regan ‘69 & Barbara Williams Labagh ‘62

52 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Mercy High School Burlingame Launches New Website and Mobile App!

New year, new website! Introducing the newly redesigned www.mercyhsb.com. We have redesigned the web experience with you in mind. Sleeker, faster, more intuitive: we’ve streamlined our navigation and created a responsive interface to provide optimum viewing regardless of your device (desktop, tablet or mobile phone). With customizable calendars, news and updates at your finger tips we hope to have provided a more efficient and effective online tool to help support you and your family’s needs.

Along with our newly redesigned www.mercyhsb.com, we are pleased to announce the release of the mobile app for Mercy High School Burlingame. The app features quick and convenient access to the school calendar, news, announcements, media gallery and direct access to our school contacts. The app will allow parents and students to quickly connect with Mercy. ______

Download the Mobile App: Available on the App Store -- Mercy High School Burlingame

For Android phones: Launch Chrome for Android and open www.mercyhsb.com. Tap the menu button and tap “Add to homescreen”. You’ll be able to enter a name for the shortcut and then Chrome will add a Mercy icon to your home screen.

OAKS Fall 2015 • 53 Join Us!!!

A Toast to Mercy!

Sponsored by the Mercy Parent Club

Friday, Nov 20, 2015 7PM Kohl Mansion Burlingame, CA Must be 21 to attend.

Join fellow wine lovers, vintners & connoisseurs MOMA Christmas for an evening of tasting and conversation at the Kohl Mansion at Mercy Monday, December 14 Sales benefit Mercy High School 6:30PM 50% of all wine sales will be donated We invite all alumnae moms to attend to Mercy High School Burlingame "MOMA Christmas at Mercy." See the Mansion beautifully decorated for Details and Tickets at www.mercyhsb.com Christmas, meet Head of School Karen Hanrahan, and enjoy a glass of wine or sparkling water and some festive treats.

Please spread the word. Home for the Holidays! All alumnae moms are invited. Mercy Girls Classes 2012 to 2015 Please RSVP to Carol Fraher at January 8, 2016 [email protected] or call 650.762.1190 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. if you would like to attend and/or help with the event. There is no charge to attend. Mercy girls from the Classes of 2012 to 2015 are We will not be sending out invitations invited to join us for Home for the Holidays! in the mail - we will only market Enjoy pizza and mingle with faculty, staff and classmates. this on the website, via social media Please RSVP by January 5, 2016 to Carol Fraher at [email protected] and email so spread the word!

54 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be Challenged • Be Transformed Join Us!!!

Sponsored by the Alumnae Association Wednesday, December 2, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Admission: $10.00 (no charge for children under 12) See the Kohl Mansion in its Holiday Elegance! • Docent Presentations • Over 50 Vendors For more information call the Advancement Office at 650-762-1190.

Café de Kohl Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Please join us for our Festive Fundraiser, which includes our tea/espresso bar, light supper buffet, specialty boutique and continuous music. For more information or to make a reservation, call Terri Baldocchi, Event Director, Kohl Mansion at 650-762- 1134. Reservations may also be made online at www.Kohl-Mansion.com. This is a fundraiser benefiting the restoration and enhancement of the Kohl Mansion.

OAKS Fall 2015 • 55 Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Mercy High school

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the Oaks is published twice Events 2015-16 yearly for the Visit our website for details on these and Alumnae, Parents, and Friends of other events www.mercyhsb.com. Mercy High School Roxanne Burlingame a Tri-School Fall Play at Serra Mai Tais at the Mansion Catholic College October 23-24 & 30-31 Saturday, March 5, 2016 Preparatory since 1931. Mercy High Annual Alumnae Phonathon Joseph and the Amazing School is sponsored November 10-11, 2015 Technicolor Dreamcoat by the Sisters 5-9:00 pm Tri-School Spring Musical of Mercy of the Mercy students and alums at Serra Americas West will be calling you during the March 11-12, 18-19 - 7:30 p.m. Midwest Community. week of November 10th. Making a Difference In an effort to go green we will only be sending A Taste and Take Wine Event Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 6:30 pm one Oaks per household. Please share with all. Friday, November 20, 2015 Thank you! 7pm Kohl Mansion Spring Open House

Tuesday, May 3, 2016 Karen Hanrahan, Head of School Parent Student Lauren Conklin, Assistant Head of School Open House Spring Concert at Mercy for Academics Sunday, November 22 Monday, May 9, 2016 Summer Dittmer, Assistant Head of School 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm for Student Life Mercy ArtsFest at Mercy Mary Lund, Director of Advancement Christmas at Kohl Carol Fraher, Director of Public Relations Wednesday, December 2 Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Stacey Longwich, Director of Marketing 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Mercy Dance Concert Jill Scerri, Graphic Communications Dance Show Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Main Office| 650.343.3631 Willy Wonka’s Candy Factory Advancement & Alumnae Office| Thursday, December 3 Baccalaureate Mass 650.762.1190 Skyline College Theater Saturday, June 4, 2016 - OLA Matinee 4pm & Evening 8pm Admissions Office | 650.762.1114 Graduation FAX | 650.343.2976 Tri-School Christmas St. Ignatius Church (USF) Email | [email protected] Concert at Mercy Sunday, June 5, 2016 56 • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Be Known • Be ChallengedTuesday, • Be December Transformed 8