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VivaViva! MateoMateo!! 77thth AnnualAnnual BearcatBearcat BenefitBenefit
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Crowne Plaza Hotel San Francisco International Airport
Silent and Live Auctions Dinner, Student Performance, Live Band, & Dancing Join the Festival To support and Fund the Needs of Growing Minds
Benefit Sponsors
Honors Borel Private Bank & Trust Company Franklin Templeton Investments
Dean’s List The Rey Vaden Family Foundation
Scholars Steve and Jessie Bell The Borden Family Suzy and Jeff Cantor Laurie Daniels European Styling Parlour The Fore Family The Luk Family Carol and Paul George Janelle and Michael Grimes Michael and Joan Hughes The Lowe Family Grande Lum and Nan Santiago Betsy and Mike McCall Noelani and Vincent Ortisi Hans and Mary Anne Ribi Rossi Builders The Sasaki Family Ken and Mary Ann Woo
Bearcat Supporter Quattrocchi Kwok Architects October 15, 2011
Welcome to the Bearcat Benefit: VIVA MATEO!
Thank you all for supporting this unique and lasting tradition at San Mateo High School. On behalf of the San Mateo High School Foundation, we are delighted to welcome you to our celebration of community at our seventh annual fundraiser. We are extremely grateful for your support and participation.
The Bearcat Benefit is truly a collaborative effort; a heartfelt thank you to everyone who had a hand in bringing Viva Mateo to life - the wonderful committees, parents, staff, teachers, Foundation members, alumni and friends.
Thank you to our generous benefit sponsors: honors, dean’s list, scholars, and bearcat supporters who have provided funds to assist with expenses of Viva Mateo. Please thank them when you patronize their businesses. A big thank you to the team at Crowne Plaza, Burlingame for making tonight’s event a success.
We all share a strong commitment to providing the students at SMHS with the best possible educational opportunities. Proceeds from tonight’s fundraiser Viva Mateo will fund a variety of academic initiatives at SMHS, supporting both students and staff. SMHS will continue to be a school in which we all can take pride.
Thank you for being here tonight; YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! Wander around the silent auction area and bid on items, bid during the live auction and fund-a-need. Enjoy the performance by the SMHS drama department lead by Mr. Brad Freidman then dance the night away to music by High ‘N’ Tight.
Sincerely, Barbara Shenson Chair 2011 Bearcat Benefit: VIVA MATEO!
San Mateo High School Foundation 3 4 San Mateo High School Foundation San Mateo High School Foundation 5 Join the fun on May 28, 2012 at the 3rd Annual Town of Hillsborough Memorial Day Parade supporting Adopt a Unit.
The San Mateo High School Band has performed and local community groups are welcome to participate. H H H H H www.hillsboroughparade.com
6 San Mateo High School Foundation San Mateo High School Foundation 7 8 San Mateo High School Foundation San Mateo High School Foundation 9 BEARCAT BENEFIT: VIVA MATEO! EVENT SCHEDULE
5:30 to 6:30 pm Bearcat Bravo Cocktail Pre-Party
6:30 to 7:30 pm Silent Auction
7:45 pm Welcome Barb Shenson – Chair Julie Borden & Jeff Cantor – Co-Presidents
8:00 pm Dinner Served
9:00 pm Media Lab Demonstration Live Auction Auctioneer Gary Gerber, SMHS Parent Fund-A-Need
9:45 pm SMHS Drama Department Perfomance Directed by Brad Freidman
10:00 pm Dancing to the band Hot ‘N Tight
10:30 pm Auction Check out
10 San Mateo High School Foundation Thank you Bearcat Bravo Supporters!
Issac & Jodi Babbs Hamid Moinpour Mike & Marie Chaung Helen and Michael Poplack Stephanie Chan Andrew & Barbara Rosenberg Jeff & Leigh Anne Glasson Mike & Barbara Shenson Sophie Cole Foster Yvonne Shiu Kamran & Lia Kheirolomoom Philip & Joanna Siegle Chris Kwoka & Meg Pietrasz William Stein & Patricia Hsui Russell & Carolyn Leonard Andy & Bev Stern Steve Livingston & Terry Sprague Gilbert Wai Andy & Lisa Lunday Mike & Joanne Zongas Charles & Kim Middlekauff
Thanks to our supporters who could not be with us tonight: Suzanne & Peter Boutin, Jeff & Lisa Diamond, Dan & Barbara Freeman, Bill & Shelley Rubin, Jean Tessier & Mylene Mayrand, Dan & Zoe Sheinman, Alan Venook & Carrie Small
Thank you to our auctioneer Gary Gerber Thank you to our auctioneer, Gary Gerber, who is returning for his seventh year in this volunteer role. We greatly appreciated his enthusiasm and ability to help raise funds for the SMHS Foundation and support our students!
Thank you to our designer Pierro Margallo We would like to extend our gratitude to Pierro Margallo for his donation of his time and talents in creating our beautiful invitations and program book. Thank you Pierro!
San Mateo High School Foundation 11 Thank you to our 2011 Bearcat Benefit Donors!
231 Ellsworth Gail Karp 3 Bees Coffee Gary Gerber and Kerry Hyman Alan Weiss Gilbert Wai Amici’s Pizza Steve and Alica Woodfall Jones Atlas Skate Boarding Herbert Dang B Street & Vine Hillbarn Theatre B Street Books Hyeyon Moon Bay Area Bagels Hyeyon Moon Photography Bay Home & Linens Jackie Smith Bay Watch Jaye Radov Martin Bella Nails Jeannie Kays Betsy and Mike Mc Call Jeffrey’s Hamburgers Beth McCarthy Salon Jim and Julie Borden Bill Neukom Joshua Ets-Hokin Studios BJ’s Restaurant Kerns Fine Jewelry Blush Burlingame Kinetic Synergy Books Inc. Kingfish Restaurant Carol George La Boulange de Burlingame Celia’s Mexican Food La Boulanger Chandler Family Lauren Domingo Chimney Rock Winery Ledson Winery Chris Kwoka and Meg Pietrasz Leigh Anne Glasson Cigar Loft Lia and Kamran Kheirolomoom Coconut Bay Longboard Vineyards Cornina Menendez Louisa LaFarge Custom College Visits Marco Rainaldi Cynthia Rapaido Martin Ortega Deborah Marcus Mary Wang Oskamp Decorator Guru Merriam Vineyards Desarie Sy de Borja Michele Casale Designs by Desarie Mike and Marie Chuang Diana’s Designs Mike Shenson Edmond’s Plaza Florist Morning Glory Boutique Fletch’s Nickle and Nickle
12 San Mateo High School Foundation Osteria Coppa SMHS Math Department Pancho Villa Taqueria SMHS Music Boosters Pasta Pasta SMHS PTO Board Pasta Pomodoro SMHS Science Department Paula Weiss SMHS Social Science Department Peninsula Ultrasound & SMHS Spirit Mamography Sports Clips Peter Olivetti Photography St. Francis Winery and Vineyards Porterhouse Restaurant Stephen Henry Portrait Design by Shanti Steve Livingston and Terry Sprague Ranjana Suresh Stewart Bonn Rave Burger Sue and Dean Harris Renew Salon Susan Barba Miller Reve SpaSalon Swee and Andy Lau Roger Helwig Sweet Orchid Sam’s Chowder House La Cumbre Taqueria San Francisco Giants Community Teri Henry Fund Terrace Cafe San Francisco Soup Company The San Francisco Giants San Jose Repetory Theatre Trina Turk San Mateo High School Tokie’s Japanese Restaurant San Mateo High School Valentino’s Salon Foundation Board Vintner’s Collective Shanti DuPrez Walgreens SMHS Athletic Boosters Will Stein and Patty Hsiu SMHS Drama Boosters Yvonne Shiu SMHS Environmental Science Class
San Mateo High School Foundation 13 THE BEARCAT BENEFIT 2011 AUCTION RULES & REGULATIONS
HOW TO BE AN AUCTION WINNER 1. Plan ahead! Read the program book carefully before the auction. Decide what you want to bid on in advance. 2. Invite a group of friends to join you in buying a party or vacation home together. Forming these consortia gives you greater buying power and makes the auction more fun! AUCTION ITEMS 1. All live and silent auction items have been donated by generous sponsors, donors, parents and community members. Proceeds directly benefit San Mateo High School via the San Mateo High School Foundation (SMHSF). LIVE AUCTION 1. Minimum bids will be announced prior to the start of bidding for each auction item. 2. To enter a bid, raise your bid number card towards the auctioneer. Volunteer spotters will assist the auctioneer in recognizing bidders throughout the room, but bids are not official until acknowledged by the auctioneer. The highest bid recognized by the auctioneer will win the item and the auctioneer will confirm bid amount and bidder number at the conclusion of each item. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer will determine the winning bidder. SILENT AUCTION 1. Each item in the silent auction has a separate bid sheet. 2. To bid on an item, LEGIBLY write your name and table number, the bid number and amount of your bid on the next available line on the bid sheet. 3. To be valid, each new bid must equal or exceed the minimum increment stated on the item’s bid sheet. 4. The silent auction will close promptly at 7:30 pm. Bid sheets will be removed immediately. No bids will be accepted after closing. The highest valid bid at closing constitutes the winning bid. 5. By 9:00 pm, the winning bidders will be notified and a purchase summary will be delivered to each winning bidder at their table. 6. Pay-to-Play items are open to the maximum number of participants indicated. Anyone can participate in Pay-to-Play by purchasing one or more slots and recording their name and bid number on the bid sheet. PAYMENT AND RECEIPT 1. All auction items must be paid in full by cash, check, MasterCard or Visa. We cannot accept American Express. Please pay your auction bill by going to the auction treasury, located in the entrance foyer. The auction treasury will be open at 10:30. 2. All sales are final; no exchanges or refunds are possible. ITEM(S) PICK-UP 1. Retrieve your winning items at the auction pick-up, adjacent to the treasury. 2. All items must be claimed and removed from the auction site.
14 San Mateo High School Foundation ITEM VALUE 1. Every attempt has been made to catalog and describe all items correctly, with information provided by the donors. All items are sold “as is.” The respective donors have furnished all statements of value appearing in this program. Values assigned to some items are estimates only, and are not warranted for tax purposes or general value. SMHSF does not appraise or estimate the fair market value (FMV) of auction items. SMHSF has made a good-faith effort to furnish accurate and sufficient information on the Internal Revenue Service’s guidelines in establishing FMV of goods and services. 2. In determining the tax deductibility of items purchased at the Auction, IRS Ruling #67-245, issued 8/4/88, reminds buyers that a deduction is allowable except to the extent that the taxpayer can show that his or her payment exceeded the fair market value (FMV) at retail of the item or service received. SMHSF will provide all donors and buyers with appropriate tax receipts for payments made above the fair market value of goods and services received after the auction. 3. SMHSF reprints this information here to exercise its responsibility to fully inform its supporters of the applicable tax law, but is not responsible for the tax consequences of these transactions. Please consult with your own advisors regarding applicable tax laws. RESTRICTIONS 1. All dates for services or events must be mutually agreed upon by both parties, in advance, unless otherwise noted. Some items are only valid for a specific date or time period. Please make reservations for specific items or events as soon as possible to avoid potential disappointment. 2. Most items expire by October 15, 2012 unless otherwise stated. 3. Taxes and gratuities are excluded and dinners do not include wine or alcoholic beverages, unless specifically stated. Please leave a tip for restaurant servers when you use the gift certificates. Ground transportation is not included unless otherwise noted. 4. The item or items you purchase by being a successful bidder are not warranted and/or guaranteed by San Mateo High School or SMHS Foundation. Please note: San Mateo High School and SMHS Foundation recommend that you verify the use, restriction, and expiration directly with the donor as soon as possible. Any dispute or claim arising from the purchase is between the donor and the successful bidder. 5. Please note that this auction program book contains items, donors, sponsors and volunteers known to the Benefit Committee as of October 1, 2011. 6. Gift certificates and gift cards are non-transferrable and not redeemable for cash. These may not be sold on the internet or through any online auction, marketplace or trading platform. 7. The Benefit Committee apologizes for any omissions or typographical mistakes contained in this program. We greatly value the support and generosity of our volunteers and donors and regret any errors.
San Mateo High School Foundation 15 LOOK FOR THESE SPECIAL OFFERINGS!
ORIGINAL SMHS STUDENT ART NOTE CARDS Bearcat Notecards & Envelopes! These beautiful and unique cards are designed using original artwork by SMHS Art Students. Each card is made using a part of a canvas or other colorful painting created by students. Assembled by Terry Sprague and Sue Harris. A big thanks to both of them for their creativity and generous effort! Individually wrapped cards and envelopes: 1 for $5 5 for $20
VIVA MATEO! “Break the Piñata”
Break the Piñata, win a prize! For $20, you select a piñata at the “Amigos de Mateo” table and win a fabulous prize worth $10 to $25. Possibles prizes include gift certificates to restuarants, Hillsdale Mall, Whole Foods and much more.
STUDENT ART WORK
Original matted watercolor prints created by SMHS students in Ms. Julie Stock’s art class.
16 San Mateo High School Foundation Live Items
1. MY BIG FAT GREEK DINNER PARTY FOR 16 OPA! Eat like a Greek God! Gather your friends and celebrate at your home. Greek style! Enjoy this lively event with fabulous greek food and music. Authentic Greek cuisine to include Keftethes (Greek meatballs), Lamb and Chicken, Spanakopita, Baklava, plenty of Ouzo and much more. One month notice requested to allow adequate preparation time. Mutually agreed upon date between Nov. 15,2011 and May 15,2012. Donors include: Joanne Zongus, Kerry Hyman, Carolyn Leonard, Terry Sprague, Suzy Monasch, Gloria Erlich, Debrah Gruber, Carol Phillips and Talia Torbati. Donor: SMHS PTO Board Donor Value: Priceless!
2. HALF MOON BAY GET-A-WAY Grab your honey and get a way over the hill to Half Moon Bay! This package includes: One night in an ocean view suite at the Beach House Hotel, a $75.00 gift card for dinner at Sam’s Chowder House, and an afternoon for two at Baterra wine tasting room in Half Moon Bay. You will also receive a bottle of champagne and a box of hand crafted chocolates. Hotel and Sam’s restaurant valid Sunday through Thursday only and valid 10/15/11- 10/15/12. Donor: Beach House Hotel, Sam’s Chowder House, Her Coconess Chocolates Donor Value: $382.50
3. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MEAL FOR 12 GUESTS Join SMHS AP Environmental Science students, Green Team Club members, and Science teacher Miguel Appleman for an environmentally conscious gourmet meal. The menu for lunch, brunch or dinner can be outlined by the bidder in consultation with the students and teacher who
San Mateo High School Foundation 17 will then develop a healthy, interesting and favorable feast featuring organic, local, bio-diverse and seasonal ingredients. This delightful meal accompanied by documentation on the origins and environmental impact of the food will then be prepared and presented by volunteer science students and teachers. This delightful meal will be enjoyed in your home and date will mutually agreed upon by bidder, teacher and students. The AP Environmental science class is thrilled to share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for sustainability with their benefactors. Expires May 26, 2012 Donor: SMHS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - Miguel Appleman Donor Value: Priceless!
4. TEXAS BBQ FOR 20 Bring 20 of your friends for a fun BBQ, Texas-Style, with down- home appetizers, succulent ribs and chicken, cornbread, baked beans, corn-on-the-cob, salads, scrumptious desserts and more. Prepared by current and alumni SMHS parents outfitted in Western regalia, served outdoors (weather-permitting) in a beautifully landscaped backyard in Hillsborough. Weekend date in Spring 2012 to be agreed upon mutually. Donor: Will Stein & Patty Hsiu-Stein, Mike & Marie Chuang, Kamran & Lia Kheirolomoom, and Jim & Julie Borden Donor Value: $1,200.00
5. A GRAND GRADUATION It’s only October, but the culmination of four years at SMHS will be here before we know it! Beam with pride as your family and friends watch your son or daughter graduate with the Bearcat Class of 2012! What better way to enjoy this memorable ceremony than with six reserved seats, front and center, will it be at PAC or will it be on the Football Field! And two reserved parking spots! Avoid the lines, the rush and the hassle with this exclusive SMHS offer! Graduation will take place at SMHS on Thursday, May 31, 2012. These 6 tickets are in place of the standard 4 provided to each student. Donor: San Mateo High School Donor Value: Priceless!
18 San Mateo High School Foundation 6. SURF AND TURF BBQ DINNER FOR 20 Join the nationally recognized SMHS science department as they slice, dice and chop their way to a fabulous BBQ surf and turf served dinner for you and your guests. The Science Department will come to your home and prepare a fabulous meal including an assortment of appetizers, a beautifully garnished salad, premier seafood and agrarian main entrees and decadent desserts. Besides cooking, they decorate, entertain, and even wash the dishes! This fifth annual dinner is better than ever. A can’t miss event! Donor: SMHS Science Department Donor Value: Priceless!
7. SQUAW VALLEY GETAWAY You and your lucky guests will enjoy this hotel/condo suite for a four- day, three-night getaway at the resort at Squaw Creek. A lovely fireplace awaits you in beautiful Tahoe! Unit includes 1 bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen. Mutually agreed upon dates prior to June 30, 2012. Donor: Mary Wang Oskamp & Jerry Mok Donor Value: $1,000.00
8. PROGRESSIVE DINNER FOR 8 You and 7 friends begin your evening at a Hillsborough home where you will step into your waiting limousine. You will enjoy a glass of Prosecco as you are driven to your first destination. Here you will enjoy traditional Italian antipasto (appetizers). The limousine will then take you to the home of Andy and Swee Lau where you will enjoy an Italian inspired entree elegantly served to you. And finally your driver will return you to your first stop where dessert and espresso will be served. Donor: Swee and Andy Lau, Besty & Mike McCall, Julie & Jim Borden and the San Mateo High School Foundation Board Donor Value: $1,200.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 19 9. GO GIANTS! You’ve never seen baseball like this before! Watch the 2012 San Francisco Giants play ball from four exclusive seats in the owner’s section. Game choice to be a mutually agreeable date during 2012 season. What a great way to watch Giants baseball! Donor: The San Francisco Giants Donor Value: $600.00
10. MATH DEPARTMENT BRUNCH MIXER Get to know your school’s Math teachers while brunching on a fabulous array of foods they create for the occasion. Don’t even ask if math teachers can cook! They can handle the fractions in recipes like nobody else! Here’s an opportunity to go behind the numbers, to become better acquainted with this interesting group of individuals and discover how intimately they are involved in all aspects of the school as well as the diversity of their interests when they are off-campus. The Math Department will bring their delicious recipes to the host’s home and join the guests for brunch and conversations... Donor: SMHS Math Department Donor Value: Priceless!
11. FUND-A-NEED This is your final chance to participate and make this a record-breaking evening for SMHS. Your monetary contributions to Fund-a-Need will support the purchase of MAC Computers for the Media Lab which is used for the SMHS Bearcat Newspaper, Yearbook, Digital Photography and Art and Multimedia Classes. GO BEARCATS! Donor Value: Priceless!
20 San Mateo High School Foundation Silent Auction Items San Mateo High School
100. SMHS MUSIC SEASON TICKETS Two season ticket passes to all the SMHS Music Department instrumental and choral performances, including Winter Concert, Spring Concert, Jazz, and all choir performances. Donor: SMHS Music Boosters Donor Value: $100.00
101. SMHS DRAMA SEASON TICKETS SMHS’ award winning drama program is the envy of Bay Area public and private high schools alike. We proudly produce high quality ,live musicals and drama by spirited, talented young performers. Come and enjoy some of our stars: with two adult season passes to the SMHS Dram department’s 2011-2012 season. Fall -Side by Side by Sondheim, Winter- Guys and Dolls, and Spring- Twelve Angry Men Donor: SMHS Drama Boosters Donor Value: $75.00
102. SMHS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS BASKET ATTENTION BEARCAT FANS!! A bearcat fan must have, this basket includes 2 seat pads, 4 orange bearcat wrist bands, 1 orange bearcat beanie knit hat, a black baseball cap, an apron, 1/4 zip pullover sweatshirt, and 1 short sleeve shirt. Donor: SMHS Athletic Boosters Donor Value: $130.00
103. SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT BEVERAGE BASKET Calling all Mixologist! The Social Science Department has brought together all the supplies for creating signature cocktails. Wine, Margarita Mix, Assorted Teas, Glasses, Cocktail Shaker, Tablecloth, Cutting Board for the limes and lemons, Coasters, Napkins. Just add people Donor: SMHS Social Science Department Donor Value: $125.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 21 104. LITTLE BIG GAME PACKAGE Why stress over seats at the Little Big Game? This package includes 4 tickets for reserved seating to Little Big Game Saturday November 12, 2011 at 11 am. Home Game!! Plus a SMHS logo duffel bag, 4 SMHS comfy seat cushions, one fleece blanket with SMHS Logo and one SMHS Dry Zone Nylon Cap. Go Bearcats! Bring home the “PAW”! Donor: San Mateo High School Donor Value: $120.00
105. PUPUSA PARTY FOR 20 Be the lucky host/hostess of a pupusa party! Pupusa is a traditional Salvadorean dish of a thick hand made corn tortilla filled with cheese. Our Own Ms. Corina Menendez, of the attendance office, will provide all of the ingredients to make pupusa in your venue for 20 people. A great way to mingle with old friends and experience new foods and cultures in the comfort of your own home!! To be held on a Friday or Saturday eveneing. Expires December 2011. Donor: Cornina Menendez Donor Value: $300.00
106. CRAB CIOPPINO DINNER FOR 10 Mr. Rainaldi wants to share some of his favorite family recipes with you. He’ll be serving up meat and cheese appetizers, home-made pasta (tagliatelle-”tie-ah-tell-eh”) with pesto, crab cioppino, salad and if you’re lucky, some cannoli for dessert and plenty of vino. Dinner is to be arranged sometime during crab season. Outside of crab season, cioppino will be replaced with your choice of home made lasagna or ravioli (you choose the filling). Dinner to be held in your home. Donor: Marco Rainaldi Donor Value: $400.00
22 San Mateo High School Foundation Dining In & Out
200. PORTERHOUSE RESTAURANT GIFT CERTIFICATE Enjoy an elegant meal in the heart of downtown San Mateo. Porterhouse Restaurant features a bar, lunch, dinner and catering menu. Donor: Porterhouse Restaurant Donor Value: $50.00
201. PANCHO VILLA TAQUERIA GIFT CERTIFICATE Enjoy a meal for 2 at the popular Pancho Villa Taqueria and experience some California State Fair award winning salsa. Donor: Pancho Villa Taqueria Donor Value: $30.00
202. ACQUAPAZZA GIFT CARD A taste of Naples in the center of downtown San Mateo. Enjoy true Neapolitan cuisine created by Mama Carmela’s three sons, Enzo, Tullio and Valerio Rosano. Donor: AquaPazza Ristorante Donor Value: $50.00
203. POT OF GIFT CARDS Array of popular dining gift cards which includes Subway, Noah’s, Cold Stone Creamery, and Starbucks Donor: Gary Gerber & Kerry Hyman Donor Value: $120.00
205. WINE COUNTRY GIFT BASKET Array of chocolate, tea, cheeses and nuts. Donor: Chandler Family Donor Value: $35.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 23 206. OSTERIA COPPA GIFT CERTIFICATE Executive Chef Chanan Kamen, after having spent 5 years perfecting his artisanal techniques at San Francisco’s Quince comes to the heart of San Mateo. Chef Kamen handcrafts menu items made from scratch and using organic and seasonal ingredients from local artisans, farmers and purveyors. Expires September 16, 2012 Donor: Osteria Coppa Donor Value: $50.00
207. 231 ELLSWORTH GIFT CERTIFICATE - DINING FOR 4 Enjoy the delights of fabulous dining with the creative, inspired cuisine of Chef Isaac Miller with this certificate. It is a $75 value to be used for dinner for 4. Not valid on select holidays. Expires October 2012 Donor: 231 Ellsworth Donor Value: $75.00
208. TOKIE’S JAPANESE RESTAURANT GIFT CERTIFICATE Savor the wonderful flavors of a Foster City institution. Tokie’s offers an extensive menu of Japanese delights as well as a full sushi bar. Expires December 31, 2011 Donor: Tokie’s Japanese Restaurant Donor Value: $100.00
209. CELIA’S MEXICAN FOOD GIFT CERTIFICATE Savor the rich flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine and enjoy two “Traditional” combination dinners at Celia’s Mexican Restaurant. Drinks and gratuity excluded. Donor: Celia’s Mexican Food Donor Value: $25.00
210. KINGFISH GIFT CERTIFICATE Eat like a king, drink like a fish at Kingfish Restaurant featuring Creole American cuisine. Donor: Kingfish Restaurant Donor Value: $100.00
24 San Mateo High School Foundation 211. PICNIC BASKET This fully lined picnic basket for two is filled with everything but the food. Includes a set of two wine glasses, plates, and utensils. A built in cooler with a bottle of Mumm Napa Brut Prestige Champagne for the lucky winner. Donor: Yvonne Shiu Donor Value: $50.00
212. PASTA PASTA TAKE HOME NOT TAKE OUT GIFT CERTIFICATE Pasta Pasta gift certificate. This gift certificate is for a take home dinner for 4 to include Cheese, Bread, Salad, 2 Pastas, 2 Sauces, Lava Cake and a Bottle of Wine. Donor: Pasta Pasta Donor Value: $50.00
213. SAN FRANCISCO SOUP COMPANY GIFT CERTIFICATE San Francisco Soup Company Urban Bistro is the place to go for Contemporary Comfort Food. Eat in, Take Out or let them Cater your next event, with your Gift Certificate. Donor: San Francisco Soup Company Donor Value: $75.00
214. FABULOUS FRUIT PLATTER These fruit platters are famous around SMHS and Foster City and will be the perfect addition to your gathering of friends and family. This beautiful, artfully presented array of fresh fruit will serve about 30-40 as a side dish. Mutually agreed upon date between April and October 2012. Donor: Lauren Domingo Donor Value: $75.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 25 215. BURGER BASKET Hamburger Baskets filled with gift certificates for burgers at your favorite burger joints: Jeffrey’s ($20 gift certifícate), Rave Burger ($20 gift certifícate), and In & Out ($20 gift certifícate). Donor: Jeffrey’s Hamburgers, Rave Burger, In & Out Burger Donor Value: $75.00
216. SWEET ORCHID “LILLE MAURICE” CAKE Sweet Orchid, newly opened in downtown San Mateo creates artisan gelati and distinctive pastries.” Lille Maurice” cake is a tropically inspired cake featuring two layers of light mousses passionfruit and mango, sitting on a coconut -rum- moistened sponge cake. With every bite you will be transported to the tropical island after which the cake is named. Donor: Sweet Orchid Donor Value: $40.00
217. COCONUT BAY GIFT CERTIFICATE Delicious Thai Cuisine with Southeast Asian Flair. Dining at Coconut Bay Restaurant treats your senses with exotic decor, vibrant colors, and crisp linens. The professional and attentive staff will welcome you and be your guide through the extensive menu of South East Asian inspired dishes. You’ll feel comfortable coming in for a quick bite to eat or for a special occasion. Donor: Coconut Bay Donor Value: Priceless!
218. CHICAGO GOURMET STEAKS $100 Gift Certificate towards the purchase of any order from Chicago Gourmet Steaks. Chicago Gourmet Steaks offers premium cuts of meat for you to enjoy. Great on the grill or for the holidays. Donor: Lincoln International Donor Value: $100.00
26 San Mateo High School Foundation Jewelry
300. FRESHWATER PEARL, CRYSTAL & GLASS BEADS NECKLACE Beautifully made necklace by Designs by Desarie. Necklace is made of freshwater pearls, crystal and glass beads. Donor: Designs by Desarie Donor Value: $110.00
301. CRYSTAL EARRINGS Beautifully made earrings by Designs by Desarie. Earrings are made of clear crystals. Donor: Designs by Desarie Donor Value: $42.00
302. SQUARE GLASS BEAD BRACELET Beautifully made bracelet by Designs by Desarie. Bracelet made of sterling silver and glass beads. Donor: Designs by Desarie Donor Value: $55.00
303. CYNTHIA RAPAIDO HANDCRAFTED EARRINGS Handcrafted jewelry made with semi-precious stones and 14 Karat gold. Donor: Cynthia Rapaido Donor Value: $30.00
304. CYNTHIA RAPAIDO HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY Handcrafted jewelry made with semi-precious stones and 14 Karat gold. Donor: Cynthia Rapaido Donor Value: $30.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 27 305. CYNTHIA RAPAIDO HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY Handcrafted jewelry made with semi-precious stones and 14 Karat gold. Donor: Cynthia Rapaido Donor Value: $30.00
306. CYNTHIA RAPAIDO HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY Handcrafted jewelry made with semi-precious stones and 14 Karat gold. Donor: Cynthia Rapaido Donor Value: $30.00
307. CYNTHIA RAPAIDO HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY Handcrafted jewelry made with semi-precious stones and 14 Karat gold. Donor: Cynthia Rapaido Donor Value: $30.00
308. CYNTHIA RAPAIDO HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY Handcrafted jewelry made with semi-precious stones and 14 Karat gold. Donor: Cynthia Rapaido Donor Value: $30.00
309. CYNTHIA RAPAIDO HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY Handcrafted jewelry made with semi-precious stones and 14 Karat gold. Donor: Cynthia Rapaido Donor Value: $30.00
310. CYNTHIA RAPAIDO HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY Handcrafted jewelry made with semi-precious stones and 14 Karat gold. Donor: Cynthia Rapaido Donor Value: $30.00
28 San Mateo High School Foundation 311. CYNTHIA RAPAIDO HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY Handcrafted jewelry made with semi-precious stones and 14 Karat gold. Donor: Cynthia Rapaido Donor Value: $30.00
312. CYNTHIA RAPAIDO HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY Handcrafted jewelry made with semi-precious stones and 14 Karat gold. Donor: Cynthia Rapaido Donor Value: $30.00
313. KERN FINE JEWELRY WOMAN’S BRACELET Show your school spirit with this unique Orange and Black Steel Bracelet with magnet clasp. Go Bearcats or Go Giants! Donor: Kerns Fine Jewelry Donor Value: $190.00
314. KERN FINE JEWELRY MAN’S BRACELET Show your school spirit with this unique Orange and Black size large Steel Bracelet with magnet clasp. Go Bearcats or Go Giants! Donor: Kerns Fine Jewelry Donor Value: $190.00
315. TRINA TURK GETTY SILVER NECKLACE This beautiful Trina Turk Getty Silver necklace is White Gold plated with Fuschia Resin Bead and Trina Turk’s black enamel logo. It features an adjustable hood closure and comes in a TT signature drawstring pouch. Donor: Lia Kheirolomoom Donor Value: $223.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 29 Clothing & Accessories
400. COLE HAAN LEATHER HANDBAG A fall favorite Cole Haan gold snake print leather handbag. Donor: Leigh Anne Glasson Donor Value: $348.00
401. GREEN SILK WOMEN’S TOP Lovely Asian silk woman’s blouse. Donor: Chandler Family Donor Value: $40.00
402. SILK PAINTED SCARF Artistic silk painted scarf in beautiful red box. Donor: Chandler Family Donor Value: $50.00
403. BLACK MEN’S NECKTIE France Freelonsa Garment black men’s necktie. Donor: Chandler Family Donor Value: $60.00
404. RED MEN’S NECKTIE AND NECKERCHIEF Zongheng silk tie and neckerchief in gift box. Donor: Chandler Family Donor Value: $70.00
30 San Mateo High School Foundation 405. MORNING GLORY BOUTIQUE GIFT CERTIFICATE Your one-stop-shop for hot street fashions and hip clothes and accessories. Donor: Morning Glory Boutique Donor Value: $150.00
406. HANDMADE CROCHET HAT AND COWL Stay warm with this beautifully handmade crochet hat and cowl, in shades of purple, pink and grey from our talented SMHS staff, Susan Barba Miller. Donor: Susan Barba Miller Donor Value: $40.00
407. TIMBUK2 MESSENGER BAG Timbuk2 bags are legendary for strength and style. This fabulous black and orange messenger bag is an all purpose carry-all with a waterproof vinyl liner. Donor: Yvonne Shiu Donor Value: $110.00
408. AUTUMN SCARF/WRAP Autumn colored scarf/wrap to keep you warm day or night ! Donor: Yvonne Shiu Donor Value: $20.00
409. CASHMERE CABLE BLANKET 100% Luxurious Cashmere blanket by Republic Clothing. Donor: Gail Karp Donor Value: $250.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 31 410. POP ART SHIMA SCARF From the Museum of Modern Art, SF. Designed by Toshio Matsui with bold rainbow stripes inspired by the colors of Pop-Art. The colors will enliven our typically drab winter days. Knitted with a ribbon texture for comfort and warmth. Acrylic and wool. Dry clean only. Donor: Anonymous Donor Value: $48.00
411. CELINE BLACK LEATHER WALLET Celine a fashion house from France designs luxurious leather wallets, handbags, clothing and more. This wallet is made in Italy from soft black leather. It has a zipped section for coins, two sections for bills, and two sections for cards. Donor: Anonymous Donor Value: $292.00
412. BLACK AND ORANGE WARM UPS Go Bearcats! Go Giants! Support your teams in style in this black with orange strips warm ups. Medallist Black Jacket and Sprint Black Pants Unisex Size XLG. Donor: San Mateo High School Donor Value: $78.00
32 San Mateo High School Foundation Home & Office
500. B STREET BOOKS GIFT CERTIFICATE B Street Books is your one-stop shop for used, rare, collectible and antiquarian books of all types and subjects. They are conveniently located in downtown San Mateo. Donor: B Street Books Donor Value: $25.00
501. B STREET BOOKS GIFT CERTIFICATE B Street Books is your one-stop shop for used, rare, collectible and antiquarian books of all types and subjects. They are conveniently located in downtown San Mateo. Donor: B Street Books Donor Value: $25.00
502. MICROSOFT OFFICE - PROFESSIONAL 2010 Microsoft Office Professional 2010 software package includes: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Onenote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access. Includes one year technical support for use on up to 3 pc’s. Donor: Steve Livingston & Terry Sprague Donor Value: $500.00
503. MICROSOFT OFFICE - MAC 2011 Microsoft Office: Mac 2011 Home & Student software. Includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel with 90 days of technical support. May be used for up to 3 Macs. Donor: Steve Livingston & Terry Sprague Donor Value: $149.99
San Mateo High School Foundation 33 504. MICROSOFT OFFICE - MAC 2011 MIcrosoft Office : Mac 2011 Home & Student software. Includes Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with 90 days of technical support. May be used for up to 3 Macs. Donor: Steve Livingston & Terry Sprague Donor Value: $149.00
505. MICROSOFT OFFICE- HOME & STUDENT 2010 Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010 software. Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote with 90 days technical support. May be used for up to 3 home PCs. Donor: Steve Livingston & Terry Sprague Donor Value: $149.99
506. MICROSOFT OFFICE - HOME & STUDENT 2010 Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010 software. Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote with 90 days technical support, May be used for up to 3 home PCs. Donor: Steve Livingston & Terry Sprague Donor Value: $149.99
507. AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS FROM MOVIE “300” 3 Autographed Photos from the 2006 Warner Bros. blockbuster film “300” starring Gerard Butler as King Leonidas and Tyler Neitzel as the young king. Donor: Leigh Anne Glasson Donor Value: $60.00
508. DECORATIVE GLASS PLATE Multi-colored fused flame-worked cast glass plate. Donor: Mr. Herbert Dang Donor Value: $75.00
34 San Mateo High School Foundation 509. FINE JAPANESE ART PHOTO ALBUM Beautiful fine Japanese art photo álbum. Donor: Chandler Family Donor Value: $50.00
510. CHINESE LACQUER SCREEN Black Chinese lacquer decorative screen. Donor: Chandler Family Donor Value: $50.00
511. KOREAN FOLK METAL ART FORK & SPOON SET Collection of gold plated appetizer forks and spoons. Set of 5 Donor: Chandler Family Donor Value: $60.00
512. BOOK OF PAPER CUT TREASURE Coffee table conversation piece - book of paper cut treasure from northern Shanghai China. Donor: Chandler Family Donor Value: $50.00
513. ADOBE CS5.5 DESIGN PREMIUM Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Premium Software is the ultimate toolkit for designing eye-catching print content, immersive digital magazines, elegant eBooks, and websites based on HTML5/CSS3 standards. This includes Photoshop CS5 Extended, Illustrator CS5, InDesign CS5.5, Dreamweaver CS5.5, Flash Professional CS5.5, Acrobat X Pro, and more. Donor: Carol George Donor Value: $1,899.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 35 514. FONDUE/TEMPURA PLATES A set of 6 green Fondue/Tempura ceramic plates from Williams-Sonoma. Donor: Yvonne Shiu Donor Value: $50.00
515. DECORATOR GURU- 2 HOURS INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTATION HOME OR OFFICE Ready to make some interior design changes? Not sure where to start, Decorator Guru offers 2 hours of interior design ideas and solutions for home or office. Valid 10/15/11-12/1/2012 Donor: Decorator Guru Donor Value: $200.00
516. PAULA WEISS BLACK AND WHITE FRAMED PHOTO Paula Weiss, SMHS Alumni Class 2009 currently lives in New York City. She shoots all types of photography. View more of Paula’s work at www. paulaweissphotography.com. Donor: Paula Weiss Donor Value: $60.00
517. PAULA WEISS COLOR FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH Paula Weiss, SMHS Alumni class 2009 currently lives in New York City. She shoots all types of photography. View more of Paula’s work at www. paulaweissphotography.com. Donor: Paula Weiss Donor Value: $50.00
518. THE DREAM- PAINTIING BY MIMI NAMDAR Beautiful painting about young ladies pursuing their dreams. Mimi Namdar is the artist as well as a SMHS mother of freshman Sophie Moinpour. The painting is 18inches by 49inches, and is Acrylic on Wood. Donor: Mimi Namdar Donor Value:$1050.00
36 San Mateo High School Foundation Health, Beauty & Fitness
600. PILATES LESSON WITH DEBORAH MARCUS Treat yourself to one private pilates lesson with Deborah Marcus at her downtown San Mateo studio. Donor: Deborah Marcus Donor Value: $80.00
601. SEMI-PRIVATE PILATES LESSON FOR 2 WITH DEBORAH MARCUS You and a friend will share a semi-private pilates lesson with Deborah Marcus at her studio in downtown San Mateo. Donor: Deborah Marcus Donor Value: $155.00
602. ONE PERSONAL COACHING SESSION One personal coaching session to talk over opportunities and challenges in your life right now. Options include planning personal goals with ideas for realizing them or career coaching. Donor: Jaye Radov Martin Donor Value: $275.00
603. PENINSULA ULTRASOUND BONE DENSITY SCREENING FOR OSTEOPOROSIS Take care of yourself or a loved one with a bone density screening. Donor: Peninsula Ultrasound & Mamography Donor Value: $250.00
604. PENINSULA ULTRASOUND BONE DENSITY SCREENING FOR OSTEOPOROSIS Take care of yourself or a loved one with a bone density screening. Donor: Peninsula Ultrasound & Mamography Donor Value: $250.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 37 605. HAWAIIAN AROMATHERAPY TREATMENT Indulge your senses in tropical healing plants and essences. Organically grown in Hawaii for hand, neck, scalp and hair. By Beth McCarthy Salon, San Mateo Donor: Beth McCarthy Donor Value: $100.00
606. RENEW SALON GIFT CERTIFICATE WITH SARAH CALDERON Treat yourself to a shampoo and blow dry at Renew Salon with this gift certificate. Donor: Renew Salon Donor Value: $50.00
607. ZOOM LASER TEETH WHITENING Enjoy a beautiful smile with Zoom Laser Teeth Whitening from the office of Dr. Stephen Henry. To be used by 10/31/2012 Donor: Dr. Stephen Henry Donor Value: $600.00
608. BELLA NAILS GIFT CERTIFICATE Pamper yourself with a visit to Bella Nails offering mani’s, pedi’s, reflexology therapy and more. Donor: Bella Nails Donor Value: $30.00
609. VALENTINO’S SALON ONE HOUR MASSAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE Relax and enjoy a full hour massage at Valentino’s Salon. Pampering yourself was never so easy! Donor: Valentino’s Salon Donor Value: $85.00
38 San Mateo High School Foundation 610. KINETIC SYNERGY MASSAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE Realign your mind, body and spirit through the healing hands of Zack Philpot of Kinetic Synergy. Enjoy a one hour massage or energy therapy. Your Chakra will thank you! Expires December 31, 2011 Donor: Kinetic Synergy Donor Value: $100.00
611. KINETIC SYNERGY MASSAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE Realign your mind, body and spirit through the healing hands of Zack Philpot of Kinetic Synergy. Enjoy a one hour massage or energy therapy. Your Chakra will thank you! Expires December 31, 2011 Donor: Kinetic Synergy Donor Value: $100.00
612. KINETIC SYNERGY MASSAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE Realign your mind, body and spirit through the healing hands of Zack Philpot of Kinetic Synergy. Enjoy a one hour massage or energy therapy. Your Chakra will thank you! Expires December 31, 2011 Donor: Kinetic Synergy Donor Value: $100.00
613. KINETIC SYNERGY MASSAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE Realign your mind, body and spirit through the healing hands of Zack Philpot of Kinetic Synergy. Enjoy a one hour massage or energy therapy. Your Chakra will thank you! Expires December 31, 2011 Donor: Kinetic Synergy Donor Value: $100.00
614. KINETIC SYNERGY MASSAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE Realign your mind, body and spirit through the healing hands of Zack Philpot of Kinetic Synergy. Enjoy a one hour massage or energy therapy. Your Chakra will thank you! Expires December 31, 2011 Donor: Kinetic Synergy Donor Value: $100.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 39 615. HAIR CUT AND SHAMPOO GIFT CERTIFICATE Give yourself a fresh new look with a haircut and shampoo by longtime talented San Mateo hairstylist, Diana Figueiredo. Donor: Diana’s Designs Donor Value: $35.00
616. YOGA CLASSES Every human being has the right to a healthy body, a peaceful mind, and spiritual insight. This gift certificate is for 4 yoga classes at Yoga at Change in San Mateo. Donor: Teri Henry Donor Value: $64.00
617. EQUINOX FITNESS CLUB This one month gift certificate is valid only at Equinox Fitness Club at 4 East 4th Street in San Mateo. It includes a One Hour Physical Assessment, A One on One personal training Session and a 30 minute Spa Service. This gift certificate must be used before April 15, 2012. Donor: Patrick Ahern Donor Value: $450.00
618. DERMALOUNGE Restore vibrancy to your skin with this powerful 90 minute Glow Facial treatment designed to renew the skin, refresh the complexion and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Also get your face red-carpet ready with our Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion Facial. Your skin will feel instantly rejuvenated with improved firmness and a noticeable lift. This is a 75 minute treatment. Donor: Jackie Smith & Catrina Devos Donor Value: $380.00
40 San Mateo High School Foundation 619. MARLINDA WILSON DAY SPA $50 Gift Card to be used toward any service at Marlinda Wilson Day Spa in Burlingame. Services include Microdermabrasion, silk infusion facial, soothing eye treatment, calm and balance treatment, healthy skin facial for teens, and many more. Donor: Velba Villanueva Donor Value: $50.00
620. REVE SPA SALON GIFT CERTIFICATE Treat yourself to gift certificate to be applied towards a well deserved massage or facial at Reve Spa. Limit 1 gift Certificate per massage or facial. Not valid for products. Donor: Reve SpaSalon Donor Value: $25.00
621. REVE SPA SALON GIFT CERTIFICATE Treat yourself to gift certificate to be applied towards a well deserved massage or facial at Reve Spa. Limit 1 gift Certificate per massage or facial. Not valid for products. Donor: Reve SpaSalon Donor Value: $25.00
622. REVE SPA SALON GIFT CERTIFICATE Treat yourself to gift certificate to be applied towards a well deserved massage or facial at Reve Spa. Limit 1 gift Certificate per massage or facial. Not valid for products. Donor: Reve SpaSalon Donor Value: $25.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 41 623. REVE SPA SALON GIFT CERTIFICATE Treat yourself to gift certificate to be applied towards a well deserved massage or facial at Reve Spa. Limit 1 gift Certificate per massage or facial. Not valid for products. Donor: Reve SpaSalon Donor Value: $25.00
624. REVE SPA SALON GIFT CERTIFICATE Treat yourself to gift certificate to be applied towards a well deserved massage or facial at Reve Spa. Limit 1 gift Certificate per massage or facial. Not valid for products. Donor: Reve SpaSalon Donor Value: $25.00
625. REVE SPA SALON GIFT CERTIFICATE Treat yourself to gift certificate to be applied towards a well deserved massage or facial at Reve Spa. Limit 1 gift Certificate per massage or facial. Not valid for products. Donor: Reve SpaSalon Donor Value: $25.00
626. REVE SPA SALON GIFT CERTIFICATE Treat yourself to gift certificate to be applied towards a well deserved massage or facial at Reve Spa. Limit 1 gift Certificate per massage or facial. Not valid for products. Donor: Reve SpaSalon Donor Value: $25.00
42 San Mateo High School Foundation 627. REVE SPA SALON GIFT CERTIFICATE Treat yourself to gift certificate to be applied towards a well deserved massage or facial at Reve Spa. Limit 1 gift Certificate per massage or facial. Not valid for products. Donor: Reve SpaSalon Donor Value: $25.00
630. SPORT CLIPS - HAIR CARE PACKAGE AND 3 MVP HAIR CUTS Calling all Guys! Season pass- good for 3 MVP treatments. MVP treatment includes precision haircut by a guy smart stylist, massaging shampoo, legendary hot steamed towel, conditioner, and relaxing neck and shoulder massage. Plus a package of hair care products to keep you looking good- Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shampoo and Hair and Body Moisturizer, American Cream styling cream and a Paul Mitchell body bar. Donor: Sports Clips Donor Value: $106.00
631. RENEW SALON This basket includes L’Oreal Professional Source De Richesse shampoo, L’Oreal Professional Masque Richesse Conditioner and a $50 gift certificate for Shampoo and Blow Dry. Donor: Renew Salon Donor Value: $115
San Mateo High School Foundation 43 Services
700. HYEYON MOON PHOTOGRAPHY One family photography portrait session and a $500 gift card to be used for 11 x 14 inch matted photograph or session upgrade. Must be activated within 30 days of auction. Makes a great Holiday gift! Donor: Hyeyon Moon Photography Donor Value: $1,250.00
701. CUSTOM COLLEGE VISITS Custom College Visits takes the frustration and stress out of college visit planning by working with parents and teens to create affordable, personalized college visit itineraries. Whether you have a pre-determined list of schools or need assistance developing a list that meet’s your student’s criteria, Custom College Visits handles all the planning and logistics. Expires October 15, 2012 Donor: Custom College Visits Donor Value: $1,100.00
702. PETER OLIVETTI PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION One family portrait session with photographer Peter Olivetti. Peter utilizes Black and White photography to create intimate collections of Fine Art work for families. The package includes necessary time to create beautiful images of the winning family, and a gift card valued at $500.00 to use towards the families final print order or any session up grades. To validate gift card winner must activate it within 30 days of the auction. Donor: Peter Olivetti Photography Donor Value: $1,350.00
44 San Mateo High School Foundation 703. JOSHUA ETS-HOKIN STUDIOS Joshua Ets- Hokin has gained popularity by photographing families in the Bay Area for over 25 years. Joshua will spend the time necessary with the winner to understand and create photographs of your family that will thrill you. Included with this auction item is a $500.00 gift card for your favorite photographs. Donor: Joshua Ets-Hokin Studios Donor Value: $1,350.00
704. PORTRAIT DESIGN BY SHANTI One family photography portrait session and one 8x10 print. Makes a great Holiday gift! Donor: Portrait Design by Shanti Donor Value: $425.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 45 Entertainment
800. EVENING IN FOSTER CITY One Voucher for 2 tickets to any Hillbarn Theatre show in their 2011/2012 season except special events: Voucher cannot be used for sold out performances. Expires 5/27/2012. Donor: Hillbarn Theatre Donor Value: $72.00
801. GORDON BROWN PENINSULA SPEAKER SERIES TICKETS 2 Tickets to the Peninsula Speaker Series presenting Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Mr. Brown will give his insights on the world economy, his observations of then current world events as well as sharing his experience of leading through the financial crisis. San Mateo Events Center on April 4, 2012 at 8:00pm Donor: Louisa LaFarge Donor Value: $108.00
802. SAN JOSE REPERTORY THEATRE TICKETS Have a fun evening out in San Jose. Two tickets for any main-stage performance at San Jose Repertory Theatre. Valid for Wednesday, Thursday or Friday evening performances only. Donor: San Jose Repetory Theatre Donor Value: $74.00
803. FAMILY GAME NIGHT A 7 in one game set. Includes pieces for Chess, Checker, Backgammon, Cribbage, Dominoes, Poker Dice, & Cards. Along with a 500 piece Deep Secrets Marine scene puzzle. Donor: Yvonne Shiu & Jeannie Kays Donor Value: $50.00
46 San Mateo High School Foundation 804. DINNER AND A MOVIE Enjoy a meal from Amici’s and a movie in downtown San Mateo. Donor: Amici’s Pizza Donor Value: $50.00
Pay To Play
900. MS. CASALE’S MAKE, TAKE AND BAKE PUMPKIN PIE CLASS This Thanksgiving, enjoy a freshly homemade, delicious pumpkin pie. Join San Mateo High School’s Culinary Arts Instructor, Michele Casale, for a demonstration on how to prepare a perfect pie crust, then prepare pumpkin custard filling to take home and bake for your Thanksgiving celebration. A Student Favorite ! All ingredients and supplies provided. Anyone can join in at $30.00 for the first 16 bidders. Class will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011. Donor: Michele Casale Donor Value: $30.00
901. INDIAN COOKING CLASS FOR 14 Learn the secrets to cooking authentic Indian Food. Join freshman mom Ranjana Suresh for an Indian Culinary Adventure as she demonstrates how to make traditional Roti and Paneer Butter Masala. Paneer Butter Masala is a popular dish from Northern India. It is made of Paneer cubes simmered lightly in a rich buttery onion tomato sauce seasoned with spices. Lunch will follow the cooking demonstration. Class will be hosted in the home of Barb Shenson, Foster City. Date of class will be mutually arranged in January 2012. Donor: Ranjana Suresh Donor Value: $45.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 47 902. WALKING MURAL TOUR OF SF MISSION DISTRICT FOR 6 Join Mr. Martin Ortega for an incredible 2 hour tour of the murals that make the mission district unique to SF. Mr. Ortega shares his knowledge about the meaning and history of these emotional and beautiful murals. Lunch included. Walk to be held in the spring, Limited to 6. Donor: Martin Ortega Donor Value: $50.00
903. MARDI GRAS IN THE PARK-THE HURRICANE’S COMING AGAIN! This will be the party of the year! Come one come all to get your sinning in before lent! We’ll never tell...With a little disguise, a great attitude, and a bit of voodoo, you can party the night away! Heaven knows you earned it! Live Music and Dancing, Open Bar featuring kicked-up cocktails. Dinner and Dessert with traditional Cajun dishes. Evening of Saturday February 25 2012 Donor: Gilbert Wai, Steve Jones and Alica Woodfall Jones Donor Value: $50.00
904. HOMEMADE PIZZA AND BEER TASTING Your host will set you up with several types of homemade pizza dough. You and a friend will roll it out and create your gourmet favorite. Every topping from meat to vegetarian, herbs and spices, and of course the perennial favorite tomato and pesto. There will also be a variety of microbrews on hand to sample-we dare you to identify a favorite before you finish your pizza. Donor: Chris Kwoka & Meg Pietrasz Donor Value: $45.00
48 San Mateo High School Foundation Sports
1000. MOUNTAIN BOARD 95X Have you wondered what Mountainboarding is? It is like snowboarding but done on grass, dirt, or pavement your terrain is limitless and you can ride all year long. The Atom 95X Mountainboard is the perfect board for entry level riders wanting to experience all aspects of Mountainboarding. Donor: Leigh Anne Glasson Donor Value: $200.00
1001. SF GIANTS CODY ROSS - SIGNED BASEBALL Cody Ross #13, outfielder for the San Francisco Giants autographed baseball. Donor: San Francisco Giants Community Fund Donor Value: Priceless!
1002. SF GIANTS MADISON BUMGARNER-SIGNED BASEBALL S.F. Giants pitcher #40 Madison Bumgarner signed autographed baseball. Donor: San Francisco Giants Community Fund Donor Value: Priceless!
1003. SF GIANTS NATE SCHIERHOLTZ SIGNED BAT Nate Schierholtz #12, outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, bats left autographed bat. Donor: Bill Neukom Donor Value: Priceless!
1004. SF GIANTS MATT CAIN SIGNED BALL Matt Cain #18 pitcher for the San Francisco Giants autographed baseball. Donor: Bill Neukom Donor Value: Priceless!
San Mateo High School Foundation 49 Wine
1300. MERRIAM VINEYARDS TOUR AND TASTING Enjoy a Tour and Tasting for 4 plus a Magnum of Merlot from our Reserve Library Cellar. Reservations are required. Donor: Merriam Vineyards Donor Value: $150.00
1301. LONGBOARD VINEYARDS GROUP WINE TASTING Group Wine Tasting for a flexible number of guests at Longboard Vineyards in Healdsburg. The folks at Longboard know how to have a good time! Donor: Longboard Vineyards Donor Value: $100.00
1302. LEDSON PRIVATE WINE TASTING FOR FOUR Enjoy a private wine tasting while surrounded by the beauty of our local wine country. Located in the heart of Sonoma, Ledson Winery & Vineyards is just one hour from San Francisco and offers an experience you won’t forget. Donor: Ledson Winery Donor Value: $140.00
1303. CAMUS COGNAC XO ELEGANCE This is an elegant bottle of Camus Cognac XO Elegance. XO Elegance is the work of the last great independent family owned cognac house. It is a winner of Gold 2006 International Vinalies and Silver 2006 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Donor: Chandler Family Donor Value: $130.00
50 San Mateo High School Foundation 1304. 2002 GRAND VINTAGE MOET & CHANDON CHAMPAGNE One bottle of 2002 Grand Vintage Brut Champagne Moet and Chandon. Including one apron from the Champagne Region in France. Donor: Jim and Julie Borden Donor Value: $100.00
1305. 1.5L MAGNUM OF CHIMNEY ROCK CABERNET SAUVIGNON A Magnum of Chimney Rock 2003 Napa Valley Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon. Donor: Chimney Rock Winery Donor Value: $200.00
1306. NICKEL AND NICKEL TOUR AND TASTING FOR 4 Tour and Tasting Certificate to Nickel and Nickel for 4 guests in Oakville. Donor: Nickle and Nickle Donor Value: $200.00
1307. ROBERT MONDAVI CABERNET SAUVIGNON — 2 BOTTLE COLLECTION A 1998 and 1999 Mondavi reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The 1998 received a 92 point rating and the 1999 received a 94 point rating. Donor: Leigh Anne Glasson Donor Value: $140.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 51 1308. ST. FRANCIS SEATED WINE AND FOOD PAIRING A VIP seated wine and food pairing for 6 from St. Fancis Winery at the foot of the Western Mayacamas Mountains in Santa Rosa. Donor: St. Francis Winery and Vineyards Donor Value: $210.00
1309. CHATEAU FIGEAC — 3 BOTTLE COLLECTION A 3 bottle collection consisting of ‘89 (92 pts), ‘90 (92 pts), ‘95 (95 pts., best Figeac in years) carries the rank of Premier Grand Cru Classe has been making wine since the Second Century AD (really!). The wine, which is one of the most famous of Saint-Emilion, is aged in 100% new oak barrels. Typical composition is 70% Cabernet (half Cabernet Franc, Half Cabernet Sauvignon) and only 30% Merlot. This wine has been kept in temperature controlled storage. Donor: Stewart Bonn Donor Value: $650.00
1310. CHATEAU PAVIE — 3 BOTTLE COLLECTION A 3 bottle collection consisting of ‘89 (90 pts, “All elegance”), ‘90 (92 pts), ‘95 (88 pts.). Chateau Pavie, the largest St. Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe, is located on an old peach orchard, known as pavies. Vines have been cultivated at Pavie since the 4th century, making it one of the two oldest estates in St. Emilion. The Chateau produces about 15,000 cases per year made from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has been kept in temperature controlled storage. Donor: Stewart Bonn Donor Value: $350.00
52 San Mateo High School Foundation 1311. ROSENBLUM CELLARS 2008 PATO MOURVEDRE Rosenblum Cellars, 2008 Pato Mourvedre, Contra Costa County. Ripe plum and cherry flavors with hints of tobacco and black pepper. Pair this smooth wine with roasted meats or winter stews.
Donor: Alan Weiss Donor Value: $26.00
1312. VINTNER’S COLLECTIVE PRIVATE WINE TASTING Private wine tasting for 6 paired with charcuterie and cheese. Valid 10/15/2011-10/15/2012 Donor: Vintner’s Collective Donor Value: $300.00
1313. MOET CHANDON IMPERIAL CHAMPAGNE Moet Chandon has been creating champagne since 1743. The Imperial Champagne is the flagship of Moet Chandon. It distinguishes itself with its bright fruitiness, sensitive palate and elegant maturity. This lively and generous champagne comes from a complete blend of chardonnay, pinot meunier and pinto noir grapes. After aging several years in the cellar Imperial Champagne is ready to be shared for any special occasion. Donor: Jim and Julie Borden Donor Value: $40.00
1314. WINE RACK WITH ASSORTED WINES Beautiful black iron sculpted wine rack with 3 bottles of wine: Truet- Hurst Zinfandel Rose, a serious rose of Zinfandel. Pairs well with fresh fruit, cheese, smoked fish and spicey asian food, Rockburn Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. A dry clean taste that pairs wells with seafood, Cameron Hughes lot 174 2007 Syrah from Sonoma County. Gold medal winner Long Beach Grand Cru. Complex structure finishes long and polished. Donor: Yvonne Shiu, Alan and Beth Weiss Donor Value: $60.00
San Mateo High School Foundation 53 Notes Viva Mateo!
54 San Mateo High School Foundation Viva Mateo!
Chair Barb Shenson
Bearcat Benefit Committee Members
Allison Elliot Julie Borden Barb Shenson Kay Yoong Betsy McCall Laila Margallo Anita King Lee Pantuso Laura Dannels Leigh Anne Carol George Glasson Carol Rossi Momoe Sasaki Carolyn Chandler Patty Hsiu Chris Connelly- Ranjana Suresh Freshour Sally Anastassiou Chris Kwoka Sue Harris Gilbert Wai Suzy Cantor Helen Poplack Suzy Monasch Jean Tom Swee Lau Jeannette Otis Talia Torbati Jessie Bell Terry Hyman Joanna Siegle Terry Sprague Joanne Zongas Tina Jin Tom Oey
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