LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL MAGAZINE 1926 WINTER 2021

1926WINTER 2021 LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL MAGAZINE

2019–2020 Report on Giving INCLUDED INSIDE MARISSA ERICKSON ’21 LOVE LETTERS MIXED MEDIA “The message I want to convey through this piece is that many factors go into loving someone. However, often people focus on restrictions and definitions so much that this hinders what really matters, which is the human connection love offers. This message is conveyed through the text, representing some of the many factors that distract people from the possible connection with love itself. The out of focus hands communicate that when people focus on restrictions, they lose touch with what is most important, the human connection and ability to love. To make the background of this piece, I printed out various terms and definitions that restrict or hinder love and altered them before combining them into a collage inside a cardboard box. For the foreground, I sewed together the two hands. I photographed this sculpture to create the final artwork.”

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Coming Together A crisis, especially one as unforeseen and devastating as COVID-19 the pandemic, can rock the foundation of a school. COMBATING Rather than being derailed by this crisis, our community CORONAVIRUS embraced the uncertainty and allowed our mission of preparing individuals for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, personal growth and social responsibility to guide us. 30 The human brain is programmed to narrow its focus in the face of a crisis. It’s an evolutionary survival mechanism designed for self-protection. In March 2020, when it was becoming clear that the highly contagious disease was spreading throughout our FEATURE REPORT ON GIVING nation, we expanded our view by connecting with infectious disease experts around the “ The world changed, nation and within our community. This proved to be invaluable. 30 2019–2020 and we had to Our faculty immediately established teams to determine the best practices of online Combating Coronavirus learning. Our faculty instinctively knew that intellectual exploration was essential to 45 A Letter from the Six alumni—Brook Mehregany Choulet ’11, Jordan Juarez ’13, Sarah Kaslow ’05, quickly adapt to anticipate and effectively shape an educational model for the rapidly changingCOVID -19 Head of School Chase Mertz ’11, Meredith Nevin ’00 and David Shaw ’14—help combat the greatest environment. Our staff explored the array of issues around living with a pandemic: They 46 A History of Giving take care of our public health crisis in our nation. Spanning from various positions and industries examined safety issues, technology limitations, and the physical, social and economic across the United States, they find purpose amid a pandemic to make a difference 48 Financials students.” health of our community. and contribute to their communities. 50 Greatest Need The world changed, and we had to quickly adapt to take care of our students. Personal growth was essential for the long-term success of every member of our community. 52 Blue Bash Giving Teachers adjusted their curricula, style of teaching, class dynamics and assessments while 54 Wellness Program preserving what was most important—relationships. Our faculty reinvented themselves, IN EVERY ISSUE 55 Community Support Fund and they did so with determination and grace. The staff reimagined a campus that would 56 Alumni Giving be outdoors and indoors with sustainable safety protocols. Everyone adjusted in some way. 02 A Word from the 28 Overheard Because of our innovative COVID-19 surveillance testing protocols, comprehensive Head of School Notable quotes 57 Programmatic Giving safety procedures and a far-reaching plan to bring back all of our students in fall 2020, 58 Our Donors 04 Social @LJCDS 38 Milestones LJCDS was recognized as a leader in healthy on-campus education. With this came a Alumni celebrations 70 Volunteers responsibility to share our work with the community. Social responsibility was at the 06 On Genesee Ave… 71 Ways to Give forefront of our work. The pioneering work of our school during COVID-19 has been shared Campus news and notes 40 1926 with schools across the nation, both public and private. We became a go-to place for Looking back at our history 72 Office of Philanthropy 20 …and Beyond practical knowledge for San Diego County and for local medical facilities on how to create Trending in alumni news 42 My Inspiration a safe campus for children to grow and thrive. Our efforts over the arc of the pandemic moved from running away fromCOVID -19 to understanding how to safely live with it. We learned, we grew, and we empowered others. We fulfilled our mission. EDITORIAL STAFF 1926 is published once a year by the La Jolla Country Day School marketing and communications department. If you’re Editor Creative direction reading this online and wish to receive a copy or if you prefer Tiffany Truong Verso Design to opt out of receiving a mailed magazine, please contact [email protected]. Associate Editors Onward Upward Magazine correspondence/editorial queries: Rachel Baxter Photography [email protected] Jennifer Fogarty Rachel Baxter Editorial Support Sandy Huffaker Alumni correspondence/change of address: [email protected] Joanne Bradley Stacy Keck Photography Follow us on social media: Katie Sigeti ’06 Jon Lyons IG: /LaJollaCountryDay Gary Krahn, Ph.D. Nadia Borowski Scott FB: /LaJollaCountryDay Head of School Tiffany Truong TW: /LJCDS Vimeo: /LaJollaCountryDay

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Do you remember the feeling of returning Second-graders @LJCDS explored Students participated in cross-divisional to school after summer vacation? It’s such the essential question “Who am I?” by discussion groups using @factualitygame, a joyful moment! Kindergarten and first- creating self-portraits.  an online experience in which students

graders spent the day getting to know POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 explore structural inequality in the one another and going over the protocols. U.S., and workshops to discuss cultural It is so wonderful to have them back identifiers, including race and on campus.  4 gender identity. 

POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 POSTED ON NOVEMBER 06, 2020 Alexander ’30 has been working hard to build a Little Free Library for his

2 neighborhood. Made out of recycled 6 milk jugs and occasionally restocked with MS drama engaging in wordplay, handmade bookmarks, his library has Boston Moreland ’21 started Street Need, association, empowering voice, agency become quite popular. Check it out by an organization that provides accessible and more. Thank you, Robert Wagner searching the charter number (105736) first aid to San Diego homeless anywhere and Mike Peveich, for your leadership.  at https://littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/.  in the county. Since May, Street Need has

FOLLOW LJCDS /LaJollaCountryDay � /LaJollaCountryDay � /LJCDS /LaJollaCountryDay POSTED ON NOVEMBER 13, 2020 POSTED ON JULY 30, 2020 assembled and provided hundreds of kits for the homeless. 

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Pillars of Safety in-person classes offered to students in the Middle School Five pillars of safety guided the reopening of campus: and Upper School, due to many mixing cohorts. The school hygiene, distancing, face coverings, screening and culture. expanded the cohort model and invested in technology to The school made significant investments—more than effectively conduct contact tracing should a community $2 million—in health and safety precautions, including a member test positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 testing program, increased cleaning and sanita- Despite the many challenges, mistakes were deemed as tion, added faculty/staff support, outdoor classroom setups, learning opportunities to doing what was best for students. facility upgrades, technology updates and more. In addition, “You become a whole as you collect all the pieces,” shares the launch of a Community Support Fund and dedicated Danice VonFeldt, Middle School humanities educator. “We greatest-need dollars from the annual Country Day Fund are a collection of many amazing people. The leadership supported families financially impacted by COVID-19. allowed us to really embrace what it means to be a commu- Krahn and the board of trustees’ COVID-19 task force nity and to bring it forward. We’re not in a silo; the leaders continually stayed informed of new developments and listen and value opinions and feedback from everyone.” research to provide safe adjustments and refinements to By creating and embracing new norms, the school could enhance the learning experience. “We won’t have 100 successfully and safely conduct on-campus learning for percent of the information or even enough time to make the long term while the disease exists in the community. critical decisions, as information is evolving so rapidly,” “There are over 200 virus species that are known to infect says Krahn. “However, intellectual and ideological diversity humans, and we can assume there will be more in the future,” provide an effective compass during COVID-19. Our task shares Krahn. “We know we have control over how we react, force, partners at UC San Diego and community members adapt and take action with COVID-19 and all viruses. We helped lead us forward.” must use science and wisdom to learn to safely live with EDUCATION them.” —TIFFANY TRUONG Learning Together and Embracing Challenges Reopening School With so much uncertainty and newness, the school not only leaned on science-based research but also feedback from members of the community to continually refine its pro- cesses and protocols. “We were constantly asking questions, Amid covid-19 knowing all decisions and actions were about improving and enhancing,” says Colleen O’Boyle, assistant head of The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted lives and industries across the globe. school for academic affairs. “You have to be vulnerable and be open to feedback. If we’re just building experiences Schools, including La Jolla Country Day School, all had to adapt significantly. without getting feedback, it doesn’t work.” Now, morning temperature checks, mask wearing, remaining in a cohort, and The newly reimagined covid-19 school experience keeping distance from others are commonplace on campus. was tested and challenged. Teachers were learning how to manage both in-person and online learners as well as hroughout the turmoil and uncertainty, the of children. With this in mind, the students’ academic, protocol enforcements. Wi-Fi connectivity was tested to LJCDS community came together to navigate social and emotional well-being were at the core of all its capacity to handle the indoor/outdoor, online and one of the most challenging times in the decision-making. hybrid models. San Diego experienced several heat waves T school’s 90-plus-year history. “Torreys After successfully transitioning to e-learning in spring in late summer and early fall, which added challenges Together” became a common phrase as the community 2020, LJCDS began the 2020–2021 academic year online for outdoor learning. The initially planned model of 30 quickly pivoted and prioritized all that was in the until the school received approval from the state and minutes of learning indoors and 30 minutes of learning students’ best interest. San Diego County to open. The Early Childhood Center outdoors proved to be too disruptive. Therefore, indoor “The pandemic was not the catalyst to create a commu- (students ages 3–4) began learning on campus in August. learning increased to 45 minutes with added indoor nity; rather, it provided the time for us to appreciate the Later in September and October, LJCDS welcomed back airflow procedures, including monitoring carbon dioxide community that we have,” shares Gary Krahn, Ph.D., head a few grades at a time, starting with the youngest students levels in classrooms and strategic fan placements for of school. “The heart of a community is made up of the care, in the Lower School and gradually increasing the density proper air circulation. rapport and connection that we have for one another.” of the age 3–Grade 12 campus. E-learning remained an Initially, the cohort model—small groups of students The American Academy of Pediatrics acknowledges that option for families. who stay together throughout the school day for safety and on-campus learning is essential to the long-term well-being contact-tracing purposes—restricted the number of

06 | 1926 Winter 2021 | 07 On Genesee Ave… “Understanding how these STUDENT POEM social-emotional factors Inner Peace impact one’s ability to Cienna Beard ’22 learn and thrive and grow Open, endless blue sky surrounds me. White clouds swirl inside of me, is so important. I see few Pouring out of my mind into empty space. things as more important I am flying through the sky, Soaring above everything and everyone. than that.” I float to the rhythm of the wind, Creating a kind of song in my head, Where dreams I have and hopes I carry Weave together to form notes of memories. The song keeps changing, First it is soft and gentle And then it is loud and strong. I drift higher and higher, Until I reach the highest cloud. From this place, I can see all things in the universe, Past and present swirl together, And for a moment, just a moment, I feel a ray of pure joy shining on me. All worries and needless thoughts Are steadily swept away. Day slowly turns into night, The sun bids farewell for a while, WELLNESS & DIGNITY The stars keep the moon company, And all is quiet and good. And I hold onto the light inside of me, itself at school, and kids are sometimes more likely to open up to It has always been there. teachers than at home.” Some days it fades but it always returns to me. The Science of Wolfe believes that schools should have more consideration I keep it in my heart, for the social-emotional aspects of life and has given talks on the It glows hopefully, science of empathy, happiness and stress to LJCDS’s leadership It helps me see in the dark. and wellness teams. “Understanding how these social-emotional Emotion and Dignity I am excited for the new day that will come. factors impact one’s ability to learn and thrive and grow is so I am different, but that is okay. important,” says Wolfe. “I see few things as more important Before she considered a career in education, RENNA WOLFE studied I feel misunderstood, but right now that does not than that.” bother me. neuroplasticity, the science of how the brain changes and adapts Wolfe also sees her work as an appropriate complement to I will love myself, and then I will spread the love. the dignity model, a core value of the school. “The dignity model to learn new information. “I’ve always been very interested in how I am ready to live, provides a road map for understanding your own internal world humans learn. That’s been the core of my deepest passions,” says I am ready to laugh, and how that world impacts how you treat others,” explains Wolfe. Wolfe. “I’ve pursued the subject from a scientific angle, and now I am ready to dance to my own song. Never content to maintain the status quo, Wolfe is constantly I look down at the world and I smile, I pursue it as an educator.” exploring how she can honor the dignity of others as well as Because I know that I am happy. maintain her own dignity: “It’s important to achieve a balance of s the AP Biology teacher, Wolfe believes gratitude and compassion. “There is a host of doing both, drawing the right boundaries for yourself while still strongly in the continued pursuit of social-emotional skills that have a huge influence honoring the dignity of others.” knowledge, to better herself and to on learning,” explains Wolfe. “For example, stress Recently, Wolfe has taken the research she’s done in the fields A be the best teacher possible for her is a tremendous barrier to learning. Childhood used of well-being, empathy and stress and tried to connect it to the students. For over a year, in addition to her course- to be more sheltered from that stress. But in today’s dignity model. “I’m working to make the model more tangible and load, Wolfe has been dedicated to investigating world, kids have access to more information than more useful, to turn it into a tool kit for behavior,” shares Wolfe. “I the social-emotional side of learning. She has ever before, and that puts an enormous amount of want to be an example of how to educate people about the dignity conducted research into the science of empathy, stress on them. That stress and anxiety manifests model from a scientific perspective.” —MICHELLE CHOATE

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION “I needed to forsake my Engaging in Antiracist Work orientation to antiracist In 2020, amid the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement, many truths have been illuminated. One is that neutrality about racial issues perpetuates the status quo and research and education. supports racist ideology.

oth public and private schools, composed of a primarily To continue the school’s commitment to building a more white and educated workforce, play a critical role in diverse, equitable and inclusive community, LJCDS selected I had to forsake the suasionist B standing against racism and injustices. How to Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi, for the all-school “In my own experience, many educators are comfortable faculty/staff summer reading. Throughout fall and winter 2020, being looked at as curators of culture in their institutions and employees across all departments and divisions participated bred into me, of researching intellectuals who drive initiatives toward diversity,” shares Rafael in guided bimonthly discussions in small groups to reflect on Eaton, head librarian. “But they don’t see themselves tackling the Kendi’s perspective of race. Topics included biological racism/ systemic troubles that roil beneath the institution’s facade.” antiracism, cultural racism/antiracism, ethnic racism/antiracism, In summer 2020, LJCDS began a number of initiatives to bodily racism/antiracism, powerless defense and capitalism’s and educating for the sake of kick-start formal conversations around race and to discover each role in perpetuating racism. individual’s stance on the subject. The faculty and staff leaned Kendi’s book serves as an introduction to key concepts to unite into learning or unlearning assumptions about systemic racism. the community with a common language. This powerful first changing minds. I had to start A voluntary group of faculty, staff and administrators step allowed faculty and staff to lean into difficult conversations, underwent the Justice in June curriculum—an online learning embrace diversity and create a sense of inclusion and belonging plan that provides a starting place for individuals seeking to in the community. become better allies. For 10, 25 or 45 minutes a day, for one “Education is a part of it, but not the cure, and this is why we researching and educating month, individuals committed to reviewing and studying curated have chosen to focus on education with our leadership, faculty and materials. Group Zoom meetings led by Eaton served as an staff first,” shares Eaton. “We are the ones who can institute change opportunity for individuals to begin to interrogate their roles in at a policy level. Our accountability practice is a long overdue step to change policy. The former society and process their new (and uncomfortable) awareness on the way to this overhaul of a preexisting structure, and one that about the reality of Black experiences in our nation. we are excited (and, of course, a mite nervous) to begin.” —TIFFANY TRUONG strategy produces 2020–2021 SPEAKER SERIES GUESTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT a public scholar. Carol Wells Janice Rhoshalle Lynne Thompson Natalie Gillard Jody David Activists, Artists & Littlejohn Finding Your Factuality, the Game Armour Sisters Life, Liberty and the Particular Voice: Creator and facilitator Race, Rap, and The latter Founder and executive Pursuit of Happiness: Resistance, of an interactive Redemption director of the Center A Moral Reckoning Persistence and experience that Roy P. Crocker for the Study of Author, journalist and Anti-Racism simulates structural Professor of Law at Political Graphics associate director Author, poet and inequality in America the University of produces public August 2020 for the Los Angeles former director of the from the vantage Southern California Institute for the Employee and Labor point of someone November 2020 Humanities at the Relations Center at the with a different scholarship.” University of University of California, identity/background Southern California Los Angeles than their own September 2020 October 2020 October 2020 Excerpt from How to Be an Antiracist By Ibram X. Kendi

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RETIREMENT “Richard is on the Mount Rushmore of lives of every Lower School La Jolla Country Day School master teachers,” student, parent, faculty says Brian Murphy, director of financial assistance and enrollment management and and staff for 30 years— Leaving Legacies former head of Middle School. “He is the imagine that impact.” gold standard when I think of the Middle Four beloved employees retired from La Jolla Country Day School and leave School educators I have had the opportunity Meiling Hager behind a lasting impact and legacy of dedication, kindness and passion. to call colleagues. As great as Richard is as an Lower School Administrative Assistant educator, he is an even better human being.” Joined ljcds in 1991 Nelson is known to his colleagues and Mark Marcus retired after an impressive 35-year The students came first in all strategic decisions students alike as witty, passionate and A pillar in the Lower School, Meiling Hager has graciously served the career at LJCDS. Marcus joined LJCDS in 1985 and to improve the learning experience. “[Marcus has] dedicated. Alumni remember him starting youngest students, their families and the faculty at LJCDS as the Lower held positions ranging from business manager to unimpeachable integrity, total commitment to act his class in the front of the room with a golf School administrative assistant for 30 years. assistant head of school, and finally, assistant head in the best interests of the kids, and an ability to cut swing. Colleagues remember his jokes. “My “Meiling is extraordinarily kind, and she has the biggest, brightest of school for operations. As a business manager, through pretension and tell it like it is,” recalls John best memories of Richard will always be his smile. She knows every Lower School student and family by name,” Susan Marcus oversaw finance, operations, security, Finch, the Middle School director from 1995–2001. ability to lighten the mood of a meeting or Nordenger, assistant head of school for community engagement, empha- tuition assistance, human resources and staff Marcus is notorious for his witty jokes and faculty lounge conversation with a well-timed sized. “She has touched the lives of every Lower School student, parent, members. He has been essential in helping LJCDS sarcasm at LJCDS. “My most notable memory of (or poorly timed) pun,” shares Nate Heppner, faculty and staff for 30 years—imagine that impact.” operations run smoothly. Mr. Marcus is probably when he left his security Middle School English educator. Hager first began working in education at the Taipei American School “Mark is a tremendous leader, a man who was office with all the cameras to come into the gym to He is known to put the students before while she attended college at night. After her husband retired, they moved Mark Marcus willing to serve the La Jolla Country Day School tell me to stop missing so many [basketball] shots everything else, while still holding teaching back to the United States. Hager began her career at the school in 1991 Assistant Head of community and always put the needs of LJCDS from the wing,” shares Kelsey Plum ’13, a profes- and education in the highest regard. “Richard’s as the Lower School secretary, later taking on the title of Lower School School for Operations first,” says Terri Bamford,LJCDS women’s basket- sional basketball player for the WNBA. impact on LJCDS cannot be overstated. He has administrative assistant. Joined ljcds in 1985 ball head coach. “He is trustworthy, bluntly honest Praised by his colleagues and alumni as loyal, been a tremendous advocate for humanities “Meiling is the face who welcomes all in the Lower School office. She is and a strong, compassionate leader.” hardworking and honest, Marcus inspires greatness and the importance of a well-rounded scholar,” the calm voice that answers the many and varied questions the parents, Marcus played a vital role in creating the campus in everyone he meets. “Mr. Marcus embodies so explains Ian Han ’10. “While I may not still, students and faculty have,” says Maria Curtis, director of the Early Childhood that exists today. He oversaw the building and many of the qualities that make LJCDS such a special 16 or some years later, remember all of the Center and extended-day program. “She supports our students in any way construction of the Early Childhood Center, Lower place. He leads by example and has the unique ability Egyptian pharaohs, I do remember the spark that she is needed. Mornings were busy, but there was always time made School, Middle School, Visual Arts and Science to make you feel heard, appreciated and cared for,” for curiosity and love for education that for the students who brought in the attendance slips. She’d take time to ask Center, lunch pavilion, athletic fields and Smith says Chris Nicolaou ’99 P ’33 ’35. “He has always classes like Mr. Nelson’s ignited.” their name and help them with their manners when greeting others.” Gymnasium. Additionally, he managed the redesigns been there for students, faculty, parents and alumni, Nelson’s zest for teaching will be missed Not only was Hager the Lower School administrative assistant but she and renovations of the old gym into a 329-seat Four and his presence has served as a comforting source perhaps most of all. “He made history much also taught Mandarin after school for about five years and Chinese brush Flowers Theater, Lower School, Upper School, of stability over the years. His laid-back attitude, more fun and relatable than a set of facts,” painting and calligraphy in Grades 2 and 4 during their China unit. library, administration building and countless other sense of humor and work recalls Jorian Polis Schutz ’01. “He felt “She loved introducing her favorite Chinese folk arts and Chinese improvements over the years. ethic are magnetic.” more like a friend and fellow sojourner than food to her students,” says Curtis. “She loves the connections she has a teacher or authority. He impacted us all made with the community when she has had the opportunity to share her because he shared his enthusiasm with us. For culture, native language, cooking and traditions. Even though it was a lot me, it definitely caught on. I’ve been loving and of preparation to create an after-school Mandarin program for students studying history ever since.” of different ages and grade levels, she loved creating lessons for them and felt so proud of their accomplishments.” Over a 41-year-long career at LJCDS, totaling approx- Nelson began his career at LJCDS in the fall of Both parents and faculty alike appreciated Hager for her care and imately 7,380 school days, or 36,900 hours, Richard 1979. While completing his teaching credential, “Richard has inspired warm support. “As a Country Day parent or as an educator, I’m not sure Nelson has impacted thousands of students with his he visited his favorite professor at UC San Diego more students in his in which capacity I—and my whole family—have appreciated Ms. Hager wit and dedication to Middle School history. and was informed about an opening in the Middle more,” explained Jonathan Shulman, Upper School history educator and “Richard has inspired more students in his years School history department at LJCDS. He applied Richard Nelson years teaching at LJCDS Center for Excellence in Citizenship director. “The warmth and empathy teaching at LJCDS than he or anyone else can even and has been a celebrated educator in the commu- Middle School than he or anyone else she brought every day to the Lower School pervades far across campus to imagine,” shares Betsy McCallum, Middle School nity ever since. History Educator the benefit of all. I can’t tell you how much we’ll miss her.” math educator. Joined ljcds in 1979 can even imagine.”

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“He cared so much about the players and the team. It was never about winning (though he liked winning); it was all about the journey in helping us grow up and become better people.”

Jerry Fleischhacker Upper School History Educator, Head Coach of Men’s Soccer Joined ljcds in 1991

Known as “Coach Fly” to generations of LJCDS alumni, Jerry Fleischhacker is one of LJCDS’s biggest fans. He has been a beloved men’s soccer head coach and Upper School history educator for 29 years. Fleischhacker is a legendary soccer coach. With 364 wins, he is the winning- ACADEMICS est soccer coach in school history and has never missed a game over 29 seasons of coaching. “I’ve played soccer my whole life and had many coaches, but none like Fly,” shares Diego Rovira ’00. “He cared so much about the players and the team. It was never about winning (though he liked winning); it was all about the Understanding the Present journey in helping us grow up and become better people.” Fleischhacker joined LJCDS in 1991 as the men’s varsity soccer coach and chair of the history department. “Fly approaches every situation with a grounded enthusiasm—realistic, yet always pushing for the best,” explains Zack Wolfenzon ’09. Through the Eyes of the Past “Everyone who’s taken a class with Fly comes out a better student. Everyone who’s played for Fly comes out a better soccer player. Everyone who’s had a chance to “It is critical to yler Hales has always believed eighth-grade team and the administration at LJCDS, so when Hales moved from his know Fly is ever grateful to have him as a coach, teacher, mentor and friend.” that there is more to the study to evaluate the curriculum. “Three years home state, Massachusetts, to San Diego, As a teacher-coach, Fleischhacker served as a mentor and friend to decades of shine a light on of history than memorizing ago, the team switched from a linear his father recommended he check out the students. From sparking spirited debates to hosting the popular annual alumni the people who T dates and neatly summarizing study of events to a thematic approach,” school. Hales joined the Torrey team in soccer game, he is an LJCDS legend. major events. For Hales, who comes he shares. “We came up with five main 2006 as a junior varsity baseball coach. Fleischhacker also hosted the annual “Fly’s Four on Four,” a soccer tournament aren’t talked from a family of history teachers, what’s themes—civics, social justice, immigration, He currently serves as head coach of the open to LJCDS students, families, friends and alumni in which all proceeds went about in main- most important about teaching history innovation and foreign relations—and football team. Off the field, he was hired to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)—an organization that works to is analyzing historical events and their within them try to teach a historical as a third-grade teacher, then taught fifth empower individuals with physical challenges through sport. Introduced to this stream history impact on people, and exploring how component and connect that component grade before assuming his position as the foundation through alumnus Danny Gabriel ’92, Fleischhacker raised considerable and to give a people shape events. to the events and attitudes of today.” eighth-grade history teacher and history funds and awareness for CAF through his event. “It is also critical to shine a light on the Although his becoming a teacher department chair. “Mr. Fly is one of those mentors you’re so lucky to get at a place like LJCDS,” voice to those people who aren’t talked about in main- seemed predestined, Hales attended Colby Be it destiny or serendipity, Hales is shares Dennis Roth ’10. “In the classroom or out on the field, he challenges you people.” stream history and to give a voice to those College in Maine with no preconceived clearly where he is meant to be, doing what by giving you the power to determine what type of student, athlete or person you people,” Hales says. He strives to open notions about his future career. But during he was always meant to be doing. “For me, want to be. I know that type of guidance was so helpful for me as I transitioned to his students’ eyes to the rest of the world, the spring of his freshman year, he took an teaching has always been about caring for college and beyond.” to get them to take off their “American education course with a service-learning students and treating them fairly,” he says. Mr. Fleischhacker is a proud father of two lifers, Ben ’07 and Alex ’10, who goggles” and look for covert prejudice component in a second-grade classroom. “I felt like I had a lot of teachers who looked attended LJCDS for 15 years each. —HANNAH JACOBS and biases, and to use history as a way to “Within a few weeks, I realized where my out for me, who got to know me and helped understand the present better. future was,” says Hales. “I really enjoyed me grow. It shaped me and the way I try to As an educator of U.S. history working with the kids.” approach things to this day.” post–Civil War, Hales works with the During the 1970s, his father had taught —MICHELLE CHOATE

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George Floyd was in handcuffs and was STUDENT POEM restrained. He had claustrophobia, but even then, that didn’t stop that cop, Derek Strands Chauvin, from slamming him to the ground Walter Chen ’21 and landing his knee on his neck for almost PERSPECTIVE nine minutes. The stitcher examines her work. In a way, I saw myself in him. Whether From her spool, once more, she unwinds a strand. we like it or not, this easily could’ve It snakes around her needle. Black Lives been any of us. We are all connected to It begins. Mr. George Floyd in some way. He was a Gently guiding it, she deftly weaves it on a path only she sees. husband, father, brother, uncle, son, friend, Threading through her work, the strand hugs those it crosses paths with, and the most important thing of all, he was All the while running parallel with strands it will never see. Matter human. He was a life that was lost for no In its dance, it encounters thousands of strings. reason at all. Some with whom it entwines. Look to the right. Look to the left. What I’d like to leave you with is a call Others, a brush, Look behind you and in front. Name to action. Racism is taught at home. We And occasionally, a deflection bounds it in a new direction, one difference between all of the must wipe out racism to save lives. It starts Strung along by the needle. at home. No baby is born racist. It starts people in front. If you are pausing Once entwined in the sea of threads, at home. It doesn’t start with the police; it Snip. to think only of differences, you are starts with parents. It starts at home. Stepping away to examine the full tapestry, wrong. We all bleed red. We are all —CARSON WALKER ’23 The stitcher is pleased with the addition. born from mothers. And we are all Another. part of one race, the human race. A version of this speech was From her spool, once more, she unwinds a strand. However, the sad thing is that some given at the Black Lives Matter protest in Encinitas, California. The strand, ignorant to its role, people don’t realize this. Deems itself insignificant. Blind to notice how deliberately interwoven its journey is. hey see us as white, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Native Blind to see how it reinforces others with its stitches. American. They see us as Christian, Jewish, Blind to see the universal woven display it is part of. Muslim, Buddhist, Atheist or Hindu. And sadly, Blind to its purpose it questions why, expecting an answer. Tthis mindset is what takes the lives of Black people “I had been stopped by the Why? at the hands of police or even at the hands of other people. Its path, already woven, And that is what happened to Mr. George Floyd. police as I was walking Unyielding. There comes a certain age when Black men aren’t seen down Alga Road in Unrelenting as cute or normal, or as children or young men, and we Unchanging. turn into threats in the eyes of many. We are threats when Carlsbad. A woman from the It only knows the threads it touches. we are walking down the street, when we are driving, when neighborhood had called But isn’t it enough already? we are playing sports, when we are shopping, sleeping or even gardening. them on me. … I was asked Recently, I had been stopped by the police as I was a string of questions about “Strands” earned first place in the 2020 Amy Marie Watkins poetry walking down Alga Road in Carlsbad. A woman from the competition. The annual contest honors Amy Marie Watkins, an neighborhood had called them on me. I spent 20 minutes my nonexistent criminal LJCDS student, poet, actress and musician who tragically died in a car accident in 1987 at 17. Jennifer Coburn, a USA Today bestselling talking to the police. I was asked a string of questions about record, drug history, tattoos author of six novels and a contributor to four literary anthologies, my nonexistent criminal record, drug history, tattoos and served as the 2020 judge. scars. I felt like those questions dehumanized me, but I rolled and scars. I felt like those with them because the police were kind in their approach. questions dehumanized me. … They let me go after my name was cleared, but I couldn’t stop feeling like a criminal. That moment itself made me look They let me go after my name into more incidents and looking at what could’ve happened. was cleared, but I couldn’t I could’ve been a George Floyd… I could’ve been another Amaurie Johnson, arrested for no reason. stop feeling like a criminal.”

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Q&A WITH COMMITTEE CHAIR YURIKO ANTON

What is the board’s role in supporting DEI and creating a What is your hope for this committee? diverse, equitable and inclusive community? My hope is for all of our constituents—faculty, staff and families— Our faculty have been engaged and passionate for years in this area, to feel valued. Living this work is constant, and it is essential to with many initiatives in place. As a board committee, our role is to embed it into every aspect of our school. I hope that our committee be strategic and long-term as we think on a DEI strategy. We aim to will help effect positive change with regards to multiculturalism support the head of school, leadership team and faculty to promote and inclusivity at LJCDS. (and improve) inclusivity, multiculturalism and diversity. Our Tell us more about equity and inclusion. committee’s role is to view our school from a big-picture stand- point. We will observe each component of the school’s diversity As we grow our diversity in our community, we need to ensure that work and ensure we allocate resources and time to these efforts. this diverse environment functions well so that we all thrive. That is the equitable and inclusive part of this work. We must create an Why is it important to establish a standing committee? environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and heard, and Establishing a new committee at the trustee level demonstrates a feels like they belong. This requires action, change in policy and stronger commitment of our school to dedicate even more energy change in behaviors. to this work at a leadership level. What do you foresee as a challenge? DEI COMMITTEE MEMBERS (from left to right): Why is this work important to you? There will be moments of stumbling, and it will be uncomfortable. 1 Yuriko Anton P ’21 ’28, chair, trustee 2 Margaret Cargioli P ’30 3 Maisha Cobb P ’23 4 Jarik Conrad P ’29 ’32 5 Russ Holmes, trustee Diversity, equity and inclusion have always been deeply important This is the discomfort that comes with challenging conversations, 6 Amy Glass Mischler P ’27 ’30, trustee 7 Jennifer O’Brien P ’23 ’25, trustee 8 Micah Parzen P ’26, trustee 9 Sheenoo Sharma P ’22 to me. Being biracial and bicultural, I have always wrestled with but that is where the magic of growth can happen. And when Lorri Sulpizio P ’21 ’23 ’26 ’29, trustee my own identity and my need to feel included, valued and heard. growth happens, we can shift our culture in a positive direction. Born and raised in Japan until age 7, and being mixed race, I didn’t What is the makeup of the committee members? always feel like I belonged. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION This work is so important to me not only because I have Our diverse inaugural committee consists of seven trustees, experienced challenges based on some of my own identities but including the board president (a non-voting member) and four because I truly care for our students and their well-being and sense non-trustees, which include parents, a non-parent, businesspeople of worth. I want them to feel included, heard and valued, no matter and business owners, authors, leaders in academia, people of color, Commitment at the experts in marketing, DEI consultants/facilitators, Ph.D.s, immi- their background or perspective. I want them to feel like they belong at LJCDS. grants, attorneys, a human rights advocate, a theater director and producer, and a trailblazing museum director, to name a few of the Board Level identities we have on board. —TIFFANY TRUONG

The La Jolla Country Day School Board of Trustees established a Diversity, COMMITTEE STRATEGIC DUTIES: Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee in 2020–2021 to further the school’s 1. Advise the head of school and the lead- 4. Assist school leadership in surveying 8. Support admission, where necessary, commitment to building a more inclusive community. ership team to promote an inclusive and managing accreditation goals in the strategic recruitment of a diverse and diverse community as mandated by related to DEI. student body. n the 2019–2020 academic year, LJCDS underwent woven into board-level conversations and decisions as our DEI committee mission statement. 5. Recruit a diverse group of individuals 9. Develop and implement an ongoing a yearlong formal review and audit of its climate core values. “We are in a unique position to partner with 2. Recommend policies and structures (trustees and non-trustees) to serve on trustee training program to promote and culture. Faculty, staff, students, parents and the administration and hold those leaders accountable for that promote empathy, dignity and trust the committee. fluency in diversity, equity and alumni participated in the National Association of taking steps to improve our school climate,” says Board I in the community among all constit- 6. Establish dialogue among all board inclusivity. Independent Schools (NAIS) Assessment of Inclusivity of Trustees President Lucy Smith Conroy ’90 P ’24 ’25 ’35. uents, including students, families, and Multiculturalism (AIM) as well as listening sessions “The board must evaluate the ways our current decisions, committees to coordinate overlapping 10. Ensure that strategic planning (short-, faculty, staff and alumni. with consultant Jarik Conrad, Ed.D., P’29 ’32, senior direc- financial allocations and strategic initiatives may or may efforts and incorporate theDEI medium- and long-term) for the school tor of human insights and HCM evangelism at Ultimate not create a more equitable institution for our families; no 3. Articulate strategic goals and objec- perspective into all work of the board. always incorporates and reflects an Kronos Group. The reports from both initiatives allow the decision has a neutral outcome. In addition to looking for tives at the beginning of each academic 7. Ensure that resources are allocated advancement of diversity, equity and school to establish the next steps and strategic goals for ways to make our school more equitable and inclusive, we year and regularly evaluate progress toward DEI initiatives in collaboration inclusion efforts. DEI, including developing a board-level DEI committee. have also been working to build a board and a set of commit- throughout the year. with the Finance Committee. As a strategic guide for the school, the board is com- tees that are more representative of our school community.” mitted to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are

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“I personally feel very fortunate in the ENTREPRENEURSHIP investments my parents made in my education at LJCDS and beyond. From these Creating Opportunities investments, I was fortunate to be exposed to ADAM SAVEN ’08 career paths and possibilities that I would not have had access to otherwise.” Access to an alumni network is one of the advantages of belonging to a ounded in 2015, PeopleGrove helps college or university community. In today’s complex and interconnected institutions connect students and alumni with mentorship-focused opportunities, world, leveraging connections and mentorship is important for career including personalized career connec- success. ADAM SAVEN ’08 co-founded PeopleGrove, a technology F tions, internship/job listings and career readiness platform, to help strengthen the connections and communities resources. Stanford University, Wellesley College in colleges and universities. and Johns Hopkins University are among more than 350 institutions worldwide that utilize PeopleGrove. to the employment challenges caused by COVID-19. In 2020, PeopleGrove earned two prestigious Bridges is a marketplace for alumni to offer students accolades. Saven and co-founder Reilly Davis were opportunities to fulfill short-term projects, in turn celebrated as top entrepreneurs on the Forbes 30 allowing students to gain work experience. under 30 list. Later in the year, the company earned “Students and recent graduates were faced with the No. 112 spot on the 2020 Inc. Magazine’s 5000 list, postponed or canceled internships and even rescinded recognizing the fastest-growing private companies full-time employment offers,” Saven shares. “For in America. students, this meant that many lost the opportunity “Most often, our university partners rely on their to gain crucial, real-world experience that proves to alumni community to be the resources that students be the cornerstone of their résumés as they graduate. and fellow alumni can connect with to improve their For recent graduates, it meant the loss of income and likelihood of getting a good job or making a career the delayed start of careers.” change,” says Saven. “Since the majority of jobs are At the core of what it does, PeopleGrove is invest- never publicly posted, these networks are crucial for ing in students—the future of the nation’s success. job seekers to discover and access opportunities. The “I personally feel very fortunate in the investments lack of this social capital has been referred to as the my parents made in my education at LJCDS and ‘outsider problem’—something that we’ve worked to beyond,” says Saven. “From these investments, I was address with our 350-plus higher-ed partners.” fortunate to be exposed to career paths and possibili- Higher-education institutions face increasing pres- ties that I would not have had access to otherwise. sure to demonstrate their value proposition and ROI I wanted to pay it forward and ensure all students for their students. “That return is primarily defined and young people regardless of their background— as a good job,” shares Saven. “Higher ed has to visibly who your parents are or where you’re born—have demonstrate its value and must do so by ensuring that access to the mentors and social capital needed to students are confident in their employability and have unlock opportunity. This remains our mission today.” a good job waiting for them at graduation.” —TIFFANY TRUONG Saven is passionate about leveling the playing field for first-generation students and graduates who “… it is crucial that first-generation may not have an inherited network from parents or Adam Saven ’08 is the co-founder and CEO students have immediate access guardians. “Given how important social capital is to a of PeopleGrove, a technology platform that student’s path of study and eventual career, it is crucial offers college and university students and alumni access to virtual mentorship and to resources to help them catch up that first-generation students have immediate access career opportunities. Founded in 2015, the company was included to the level of their peers.” to resources to help them catch up to the level of their on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. peers,” says Saven.

Amid the pandemic, PeopleGrove launched a PEOPLEGROVE.COM new, free software called Bridges in direct response

20 | 1926 Winter 2021 | 21 … and Beyond “Addiction isn’t just for one type of person. It affects everybody, and I’ve seen how it changes lives. It destroys families, and it destroys their own lives.”

DOCUMENTARY 16 and Recovering BRANDON BURG ’17

One in seven young adults needs treatment for addiction. Northshore Recovery High School, in Beverly, Massachusetts, specializes in supporting teens who are struggling to recover from drug and alcohol addiction while earning a high school diploma. For nearly four years, BRANDON BURG ’17 has been documenting the journey of the faculty and nine students at the school. That story, 16 and Recovering, premiered as a four-part documentary series on MTV in September 2020.

nontraditional alternative school, Northshore “You will not see them doing drugs in the documentary,” Recovery High offers hope and a comprehensive shares Burg. “We chose to keep that out because that’s not program to meet the academic, recovery and what we wanted to show. It’s about the recovery process A mental health needs of students with substance and the effects of drugs. We wanted to show that if you’re use disorder. In 2017, Burg began filming the story alongside struggling, get help. You’re not in this alone. Even though it documentary filmmaker and director Steve Liss and a small might suck at this point, once you get the help, it’s possible team before it was pitched to MTV and other networks. to turn your life around.” Burg witnessed the triumphs, heartbreaks and firsthand As the cinematographer and production assistant, Burg challenges that came with recovery. “These kids come spent several years dedicated to this passion project while from all different backgrounds,” says Burg. “Some are really a student at Endicott College. “This was our life for the past poor and living alone, and others come from very wealthy four years,” says Burg. “Even when we weren’t working, it families. Addiction isn’t just for one type of person. It affects was always on our minds.” everybody, and I’ve seen how it changes lives. It destroys Now Burg has his sights set on graduating in 2021 with families, and it destroys their own lives. It’s very important a bachelor’s in photography. He hopes to continue pursuing that they’re getting the help they need.” both filmmaking and photography.—TIFFANY TRUONG Northshore Recovery High provides a safe space for rehabilitation with a relapse policy, restorative practices, drug testing, group and individual counseling, and small class sizes. “These kids would go to school on their worst days because they know that’s where they are safe,” shares Burg. “They know it’s the place that they will get the help Brandon Burg ’17 is a photographer and they need.” filmmaker. His recent MTV documentary While MTV is known for its reality shows, it was critical series raises awareness about the triumphs for the creative team to protect the integrity of the story and challenges of students recovering from and the dignity of its constituents. Burg and the team substance abuse. maintained creative control to ensure that the documentary didn’t sensationalize and dramatize the real-life challenges BRANDONBURGMEDIA.COM 1 IN 7 YOUNG ADULTS NEEDS TREATMENT FOR ADDICTION. of substance abuse.

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ART Meeting a Need MILES SAGER ’13

MILES SAGER ’13 has always believed in the power of art to engage, inform and, potentially, transform. Art, partic- ularly art that conveys a personal experience with current events, provides a window into the creator’s life and soul. This belief led Sager to co-found Friends in Need, a zine by and for millennials that uses artwork to highlight the issues confronting their generation—and the world. think the news is easy to tune their work published.” are still being targeted. And this is not “ out or turn away from; it can be Each edition of the zine starts with just a 2020 issue; it’s been going on for background noise,” says Sager. an open prompt about a theme, such hundreds of years and has become so I“Art can effect change on people as individuality or romance; Sager’s deeply rooted in the psyche of Black because they see work created by artist friends provide paintings, photos, America that a young child is automati- someone who has been impacted by writings, etc., representing their cally afraid of a police car.” past experiences or recent events. thoughts on that theme. As editor-in- Friends in Need may be a small With artwork, you do not just hear the chief, Sager curates the submissions platform, but for Sager, his partner facts; you witness what the artist is and also contributes work of his own. and their fellow contributors, it thinking and feeling. People connect A particularly personal theme for provides a big return. “This is our with that on a deeper level, and it Sager resulted in a special issue of the truth. Putting art out there is as real might even change their opinion on zine entitled “Black,” which began as and raw as you can be. We just want an issue or lead them to action.” a reflection on Sager’s thoughts and our work to be seen and our voices to A documentary film producer experiences as a multiracial (Jewish be heard.” says Sager. “I think that art by trade, Sager co-founded his zine and Creole) man in America. In addi- and all creative endeavors at this time (a self-published, non-commercial tion to powerful visual artwork, the are really important, especially with printwork that is typically produced Black issue contains a reflection from social distancing and quarantine. Any in small batches) in early 2020 with Sager on a video he saw that spoke medium that allows you to reach out his partner, Olivia, when they were volumes to him about the systemic and connect to people in a meaningful both between jobs. The initial intent trauma of racism. In the video, a young way is very gratifying.” was not only to find an outlet for their boy of about 7 years old is innocently —MICHELLE CHOATE creative energy but also to provide shooting baskets by himself until he their fellow artist friends with a sees a police car coming down the “This is our truth. Putting art out there is as real and platform for their work. “For most road, whereupon he runs and hides. Miles Sager ’13 is the co- artists, it is very difficult to get their “That video really touched home for creator of Friends in Need, raw as you can be. We just want our work to be seen a collection of poems, work seen,” explains Sager. “Someone me because the little boy playing stories, articles and art and our voices to be heard.” else has to decide to give you a job or basketball in his driveway is exactly created by artists born between 1981 and 1996. a place to showcase your work. With what I would be doing at that age,” says He is also an artist and documentary filmmaker Friends in Need, our mission is to Sager. “That child should have nothing and the creative director of TSG Films of The empower other artists, to find an audi- to worry about in that situation; he’s Sager Group. ence for their work, as well as to speak just being himself. But we’ve seen Artwork credits: top left, @meghancullen; top right, FRIENDSINNEEDZINE.COM/BLACK on the issues they are facing. It’s been so many cases in the national news @myman_miles; bottom right, @oliviasimonton; bottom left, great validation for our artists to see where people just being themselves @myownsundays

24 | 1926 Winter 2021 | 25 … and Beyond 2020–2021 ALUMNI COUNCIL VOLUNTEER

“My goal is for listeners Reinstituting to think about how their home or home the Alumni life has set them up for success. Has it held Council Nikki McIntyre Noah Blake ’89 Karen Brecka them back? Does your Blackman ’97 Borowick ’78

home support you and s ljcds looks toward its centennial in 2026 and a your career, and if so, bright future, alumni play a vital role in sup- porting the Torrey community and the school’s in what ways? How A mission to prepare individuals for a lifetime of can it be better?” intellectual exploration, personal growth and social responsi- bility. The newly reestablished LJCDS Alumni Council acts as a two-way advocate—for our alumni community and for the Sally Peters Bruce Fayman ’77 Dan Greene ’94 school’s mission, programs and initiatives. The group serves Davidson ’68 P’15 ’17 ’19 as a liaison between the school and the alumni body, with the core mission to enhance and advance alumni programming, PODCAST engagement and philanthropy initiatives. LJCDS is proud to introduce 15 alumni volunteers who span all decades and perspectives to represent the alumni Power Houses community and serve their alma mater. We extend our deepest gratitude to these remarkable alumni for their LAUREN GUTTMAN RAVITZ ’96 dedication to and support of LJCDS. —KATIE SIGETI ’06

John Maya Hood ’12 Ethan Krant ’14 Hansbrough ’08 “If you want to learn something auren Guttman Ravitz ’96 is the of global media and entertainment for California Properties. Ranking at no. 2 host of Go Big AND Go Home, a Twitter, an Emmy award-winning inves- of all agents in the Brentwood office and new, take on a challenge or find podcast that showcases how women tigative reporter, a celebrity florist and the top half of the 1 percent of all agents ways to help others, LJCDS will L have achieved career success and numerous entrepreneurs. One business nationwide at Berkshire Hathaway how their home contributes to whom and owner Ravitz interviewed was LJCDS HomeServices, Ravitz is a Chairman’s empower you to do so. I give back where they are now. As a residential real alumna Felicia Stanger Alexander ’93, Circle Platinum Award recipient. She because I want to make sure the estate agent, Ravitz recognizes that home co-founder of BoxUnion, a brand offering belongs to both the National Association means different things to different people. in-studio and online group boxing classes. of Realtors and the Beverly Hills/Greater next generation of Torreys has “My goal is for listeners to think about Another fellow Torrey, Jennifer McCann L.A. Association of Realtors. Lindsey Thompson John Meanley ’67 Chase Mertz ’11 the same opportunities that I was how their home or home life has set them Morris ’96, co-founder of Podcast Duo —TIFFANY TRUONG McGrath ’96 up for success,” Ravitz shares. “Has it held Media, is the podcast producer. lucky enough to have thanks to the them back? Does your home support you Ravitz is a real estate agent for generosity of alumni before me.” and your career, and if so, in what ways? Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices How can it be better? When I started this Brandon Wachs ’14 podcast, COVID-19 was never something on the horizon, and now that we’ve been Lauren Guttman Ravitz ’96 is a luxury real estate agent at hunkered down at home for so long, the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. She is ranked no. 2 of all narrative of the workplace has forever agents in the Brentwood office and the top half of the 1 percent of Learn more about becoming involved in the Alumni all agents nationwide at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. changed for some.” Jodi Morris ’10 John Tessmer ’85 Brandon Wachs ’14 Council, or nominate alumni for consideration, by Launched in April 2020, Go Big AND emailing Katie Sigeti ’06, philanthropy manager of Go Home has interviewed inspiring LAURENRAVITZ.COM alumni programs, at [email protected]. women such as the managing director

26 | 1926 Winter 2021 | 27 “Overheard ” It will take innovative thinking from dedicated and The circumstances have forced us to adapt Country Day has really quickly and motivated us to look creatively empathetic minds like yours to make sure the future taught me a lot of helpful to the future. It has become abundantly is better than the past, to make sure people aren’t left lessons in regards to evident that our community is capable of overcoming any challenge and that we are changing the world one behind in this massive disruption. eager to explore what positive impacts Corbin Prychun, Upper School social science and English educator, commencement 2020 speech step at a time. the current circumstances will have on Nikita Nair ’20, video reflection secondary education.

I can say with confidence that Country Day has helped me become Tom Trocano, head of Upper School, email to Upper School our educators will exceed your better at expressing who I am, and has expectations. It is almost impossible helped me develop my thoughts and to fall short when you love your my feelings more deeply, and has really students and their families, and helped guide me to become the woman This is hard, and it is filled with joy deeply value the art and science of that I am today. teaching and learning. Juliet Welk ’20, video reflection and light because of the greatness Gary Krahn, Ph.D., head of school, email to the community Especially in times of uncertainty, that exists in all of us. I know we will it is crucial to nurture the joy of living. To model living with an open, continue to rise during these uncertain There are six very important joyful heart and a positive outlook things that we want you to in life serves the social-emotional times and shine bright as a community. know before we start this development of students. Payton Hobbs, head of Lower School, email to Lower School

exciting school year: We Marisol Aguirre, Middle School Spanish educator, new faculty/staff bio believe in you. We trust in [E-learning has] definitely you. You are listened to. We will disagree from time to time, and made me more aware of how Let’s remind each other that this we need to learn to do so respectfully. And to use time more wisely. I’m difficult time also offers greater You are cared for. You are because that seems more difficult in this opportunities for learning, kindness, important. You will succeed. country, now more than ever, there is no time thinking about how I facilitate Kristy Johnson, head of Middle School, email to Middle School more important to have the space to disagree their growth while being compassion, generosity and new and to lean into the discomfort. flexible and adaptable to trails to forge to make our world a Geordie Mitchell, assistant head of school for enrollment management and outreach, Country Day Connection newsletter make sure that I’m not giving better place. myself any barriers to doing Gary Krahn, Ph.D., head of school, email to the community We are bolder, braver and stronger together! the best that I can. Payton Hobbs, head of Lower School, email to Lower School Andy D’Avanzo, Middle School math educator, news article

28 | 1926 Winter 2021 | 29 “We saw an urgent need and were able to use Hologic’s existing knowledge and equipment and pivot quickly in the direction of Combating developing tests for COVID-19.”

CHASE MERTZ ’11 Coronavirus Supplying Product Manager, Hologic

By Michelle Choate and Katie Sigeti ’06 Tests

Our current world is facing an uncertain future dominated When COVID-19 first hit the United States in production and provide what the country and the early 2020, everything required to identify world needed,” he explains. “The fact that Hologic’s by the COVID-19 pandemic, but no less critical are issues and treat the disease was in short supply. tests have a very high level of accuracy is extremely of politics, social injustice, the economy and education. Most critical for identifying virus cases and the gratifying.” prevention of its spread was reliable testing, and the Mertz joined Hologic after graduating from Essentially, it seems there are no areas of our lives race to create those tests began in earnest within Dartmouth in 2015, where he studied biology and untouched by the tumult of 2020 and the problems affecting the country’s medical technology companies. One economics. The job was an ideal fit. “Marketing of those companies, Hologic, Inc., created two of the products like this, you have to have knowledge of all of humanity that have been simmering for decades. firstSARS -CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) the science and speak the language of the industry,” tests to receive FDA authorization. Mertz says. “It’s a huge advantage when you have In short order, Hologic, widely known as a a good understanding of the essence of your At times like these, the greatest glimmers of hope are leader in diagnostic tests in the women’s health company’s products.” principled, talented and committed people who step up for arena, was producing one million tests per week A lifer who joined LJCDS in kindergarten, Mertz across all 50 states. was encouraged in many science classes, especially the greater good—for their local communities and for the “We saw an urgent need and were able to use AP Biology. His teacher, Susan Domanico, Ph.D., set wider world. La Jolla Country Day School alumni continue Hologic’s existing knowledge and equipment and him up with a summer internship in a lab at Scripps pivot quickly in the direction of developing tests Research, which helped to solidify his commitment to live the school’s promise of inspiring greatness for for COVID-19,” says Chase Mertz ’11. As of late to pursuing a career in the biology sphere. a better world every day. During the pandemic, Torreys summer 2020, the company had increased its weekly “Country Day is very good at connecting students distribution of tests to two million. with industry, where they can put their knowledge responded to a calling and followed the path to combat For Mertz, who works in marketing for the into practice. They are great at making sure that COVID-19, to serve their fellow human beings during one of diagnostics division of Hologic, the ability to play a students are truly aware of the world around them role in fighting the biggest public health crisis of our and what’s going on in it,” says Mertz. “Having that the greatest public health crises ever. In this, they are time has provided additional meaning and urgency kind of awareness, and the encouragement to go out practicing the mission of their LJCDS education, to live a to a job that was already playing a critical role in and do what you want to do to impact your world for preventive medicine. “I’m proud to say that we are the better, has never been more important.” lifetime of intellectual exploration, personal growth and greatly contributing to fighting this pandemic. Early social responsibility. on, when testing was such a dire need, we raced to develop a test and were able to then scale up our

Winter 2021 | 31 “Because we had already done so much work with predictive forecasting and epidemiology, we were asked by the University of Washington hospital system Supporting to provide a forecasting model…”

SARAH KASLOW ’05 General Surgery Resident, the Surge New York University

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed one of the patients. “I went from assisting with operations and caring DAVID SHAW ’14 Data toughest challenges in human history for doctors in for postoperative patients to treating COVID patients and Research Engineer, critical care units. The challenges of caring for patients placing arterial lines or central lines for dialysis in the Data Science and Engineering, who are in dire straits, suffering from a virus that continues intensive care units,” says Kaslow. the Institute for Health Metrics to confound medical experts, can be demoralizing and During the busiest of times, Kaslow took care of patients and Evaluation overwhelming. But, ever true to their Hippocratic Oath, with COVID-19 with the Surgical COVID Service, which Tracking doctors all over the world ran toward the problem to provide was staffed entirely by the Department of Surgery. COVID“ the best standard of care to their patients. has brought so much human suffering in its wake,” she As a surgical resident at New York University, Sarah says. “It has humbled the most experienced of physicians At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, anxieties sur- Shaw began working at IHME two years ago as a data Kaslow ’05 initially found herself far away from the and puzzled even the most astute clinicians. To feel such rounding the novel coronavirus and what the future analyst on the Global Burden of Disease project after maddening fray when the surge first hit New York City. With impotence in the face of human suffering challenges all of us had in store ran sky-high. As people worldwide began to graduating from Washington University in St. Louis. He most surgeries canceled, she and her colleagues had clear in medicine. Every day I spoke to family members who were grapple with the disease’s impact, a thirst for knowledge about now works in scientific computing, and with the onset of the schedules while doctors on the medical side were being confused, scared and worried about their loved ones who the virus and its potential trajectory grew. At the same time, pandemic, he assists with IHME’s COVID-19 project. When overrun. But that inequity did not last long. Within three were struggling without them. Often the only reassurance I data and forecasting models began to emerge. The Institute talking about how this project has evolved, he points to their weeks, the entire hospital had been physically and opera- could provide them was that we were working our hardest.” for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), an independent success at getting the data-processing time down from 11 tionally restructured to accommodate the influx ofCOVID -19 Kaslow admits this is the hardest she has ever worked health research center at UW Medicine at the University of hours to 40 minutes. “We work with large volumes of data, so in her life. However, it is work that has been empowering Washington, became a leader of COVID-19 data tracking. the amount of time our computers take to calculate our final and which reinforced her decision to become a doctor. David Shaw ’14 is a research engineer for IHME, whose numbers is non-trivial,” Shaw states. “That was a huge win.” She credits her experience at LJCDS with helping guide “COVID has brought mission is to track the global burden of disease. The While the project has faced challenges and limitations her during this particularly demanding time. “The school so much human organization annually produces the Global Burden of (e.g., certain countries’ governments are unwilling to share cultivated a sense of service and a desire to make the world suffering in Disease report, summarizing the major health crises faced data), one of the most exciting aspects has been creating we live in a little better,” she explains. “Part of the reason its wake. It has in each country in a given year and over time. They create a brand-new project from the ground up. “COVID’s a very I’m here and keep pushing is because of that ethos of service humbled the most various metrics that illustrate and quantify the burden of unique sandbox because it’s one of the few times we’ve that was passed on to me.” experienced of disease. As the pandemic grew in the United States, Shaw gotten to build a system from scratch,” says Shaw. “It’s one Post-surge, Kaslow has taken a commission in surgical physicians and and his teammates focused on rapidly building COVID-19 of the very few times we’ve managed to have engineers research at Columbia University, a critical step in her puzzled even forecasting models. looped in on the project from start to finish.” ultimate goal of becoming an oncology surgeon. No matter the most astute “When COVID-19 started, our focus shifted a lot,” he Over the past several months, they have also seen many how extensive her training is, how impressive her future clinicians. To shares. “Because we had already done so much work with innovations in methodologies, now setting forecasts based career, it is her experience treating COVID-19 patients that feel such impotence predictive forecasting and epidemiology, we were asked on what kinds of mandates are in place, how many people she will carry with her for the rest of her life. in the face of initially by the University of Washington hospital system are wearing masks and what level of mobility there is. “It will end up being one of the most valuable training human suffering to provide a forecasting model so that they could estimate Shaw credits the enthusiasm of his teachers at LJCDS experiences for me because I learned how to adapt and be a challenges all of how many hospital beds they were going to need. What for shaping his career path, particularly regarding his doctor and care for patients,” shares Kaslow. “My patients us in medicine.” they were curious about is how many people in Seattle are journey in math. “I didn’t go into college expecting to major and their families have expressed so much gratitude for the going to need a hospital bed and whether they could support in something quantitative, but I remembered I loved math work that everyone in the healthcare community is doing. that kind of capacity and the surge in hospital resources,” classes in high school because it was more about learning As one of my patients was being discharged home after over explains Shaw. all the different concepts, and they taught it almost more a week in the hospital on supplemental oxygen, she told The project garnered national attention. As a result, IHME like a language,” he says. “I had such energetic teachers. the transporter, ‘That’s my doctor’ and pointed to me at the started forecasting models for Washington State as well as I had Mr. [Dave] Schall for calculus during senior year, nurses’ station. The pride and gratitude in her voice was the other states in the U.S. They have collaborated with the White and he was so excited every single day to teach. It made a biggest reward I could have asked for.” House and Dr. Anthony Fauci, as well as with Google. huge difference.”

32 | 1926 Winter 2021 | 33 Juarez also served at Puentes de Salud, a health- “There is significant research care clinic composed of medical student and doctor demonstrating that racial and volunteers that predominantly serves the Hispanic ethnic concordance (or the idea community in Philadelphia. The majority of their of Hispanic patients being seen Fighting patients are immigrants, many undocumented, who by Hispanic physicians) in fear repercussions for visiting a health clinic or medical care leads to improved hospital. “I go several times a month, and it is the outcomes such as increased highlight of my week,” says Juarez. “Because when trust and decreased confusion. you’re in the library or you’re in your apartment [These are] two benefits that Inequity studying, you sometimes forget why you’re in can help address both the medical school. When you go to the clinic and you’re cultural and language barriers interacting with patients who come from similar prevalent in our community.” The effects of theCOVID -19 pandemic will likely During the pandemic, the community service backgrounds, who speak the same language, who be studied for years to come. The virus has not element of their mission rose to meet the Hispanic face many barriers and are so appreciative to have only touched the lives of countless people globally; community’s needs in Philadelphia. covid-19 not only a Spanish speaker but someone who can it has also shined a light on inequities faced by poses a higher risk for the Hispanic population culturally relate as well, it’s uplifting. And it’s really people of color. The disease has disproportionately because of the higher prevalence of comorbidities, encouraging,” explains Juarez. impacted Black and Latinx populations, highlighting linguistic barriers and essential jobs that require According to statistics from the Association the socioeconomic disadvantages and challenges of working in person. Juarez and his chapter launched of American Medical Colleges, Black and Latinx healthcare access. a YouTube educational series in Spanish shared communities are underrepresented in medicine. Jordan Juarez ’13 serves on the frontlines of with local community health centers and clinics to Latinxs make up 18.5 percent of the U.S. population those working to mitigate this societal ill, specifically educate the community. The short videos included but only 5 to 6 percent of U.S. medical school COVID-19 poses for the Latinx community. As a second-year medical resources about what to do when an individual or graduates. Through his involvement in LMSA, a higher risk student at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at family member contracts COVID-19, protocols for Juarez is working to change that because he believes for the Hispanic Temple University in Philadelphia, he serves on physical distancing and hygiene recommendations. representation matters. “There is significant population the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) as “Traditionally, Hispanic families live in multigener- research demonstrating that racial and ethnic because of co-president of his local chapter and as fundraising ational homes,” he shares. “It’s important to educate concordance (or the idea of Hispanic patients being the higher chair for LMSA-Northeast. how they can appropriately social distance, espe- seen by Hispanic physicians) in medical care leads prevalence of LMSA, a national nonprofit organization with cially when a member of the household falls under to improved outcomes such as increased trust and comorbidities, chapters at medical schools across the United States, the high-risk category or becomes infected. Because decreased confusion,” he shares. “[These are] two linguistic supports Latinx medical students. The mission of Hispanics were disproportionately impacted by benefits that can help address both the cultural and barriers and Juarez’s local chapter at Temple University consists the pandemic in the city of Philadelphia, we felt language barriers prevalent in our community.” essential jobs of three pillars: increase the number of Latinx obligated to assist our community.” Juarez, who is also pursuing an MBA at Temple, that require medical students, improve the student experience conducted a research project in summer 2020 on the working in for Latinx students at Temple, and serve the social determinants of health—how the conditions in person. greater community. which one lives and works, access to resources, along with other social and environmental factors, impact health outcomes. He plans to specialize in cardiology and go into academic medicine. COVID Risk Rate Ratios by Ethnicity Compared to White, Non-Hispanic Persons “Country Day gave me the confidence to pursue medicine,” he shares. “Through taking courses such American Indian Black or African as Honors Neuroscience to engaging with the City or Alaska Native, Asian, American, of San Diego through our Community Service Board, Non-Hispanic Non-Hispanic Non-Hispanic Hispanic or I was able to develop my passion for both science JORDAN JUAREZ ’13 persons persons persons Latino persons and service to others. These are critical pillars that Medical Student, Lewis Katz School of ground the art of medicine, and I credit my Country Medicine at Temple University; Cases 2.8× higher 1.1× higher 2.6× higher 2.8× higher Day education, from the enthusiastic faculty to the Co-President, Lewis Katz School of Medicine’s Hospitalization 5.3× higher 1.3× higher 4.7× higher 4.6× higher caring staff, for supporting me to chase my lifelong Latino Medical Student Association dream of becoming a physician.” Death 1.4× higher No increase 2.1× higher 1.1× higher

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) on Aug. 18, 2020: CDC.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-data/investigations-discovery/hospitalization-death-by-race-ethnicity.html

34 | 1926 Winter 2021 | 35 “My desire to be supportive of my community and my philanthropic nature … developed from my participation with community service.” Managing Caring for Mental Health fig. i

MEREDITH NEVIN ’00 Registered Nurse, Patients A positive aspect of overcoming the challenges recovery will be long-term, but, as with many other Sharp Memorial Hospital of 2020 is the prioritization of mental health jobs, connecting virtually is the safest option. and self-care. In the pre-COVID-19 world, there was The trials of this unprecedented time have only COVID-19 has fundamentally upended limited we were going to be with protec- took over and Nevin repositioned to the still an element of shame and judgment that those increased Choulet’s steadfast commitment to child and altered the healthcare field in tive equipment,” Nevin explains. “We had Command Center, where she undertook experiencing mental health issues faced. During the psychiatry. “Seeing the state of children when they a number of ways, especially in the cross monitors who would walk up and a behind-the-scenes role in lieu of direct heightened pandemic, it seems there are very few arrive at the hospital and the progress they make by nursing profession. Since the onset down the hall to check in before you went patient care. Nevin took part in conference people who are not facing at least mild forms of the time of discharge is really rewarding,” she says. fig. ii of the pandemic, nurses have rushed to into a room to make sure that you have calls with the CDC, the state and the CEOs depression and anxiety, and more people than ever “Children who are manic or psychotic on admission treat patients suffering from this new your gown and you are putting your gloves of all Sharp hospitals to gain a broad are seeking out formal therapeutic solutions. often show significant improvement after medication disease while simultaneously facing on correctly and your goggles and mask.” understanding of the situation in the Brook Mehregany Choulet ’11 was one of the initiation. We’ve noticed a decrease in symptoms in ever-evolving protocols and procedures Honoring the strict procedures, adapt- community, subsequently disseminating many mental health professionals called upon to teens who came to us depressed and anxious, as well for how care is delivered. ing to constant changes, and learning the information to the hospital, assessing treat an increasing number of patients—particularly as resolution of suicidal thoughts. It’s nice to see that Meredith Nevin ’00, a registered about a new disease proved challenging. if any changes needed to be made to children—who were experiencing mental health in a time of turmoil, we can still provide the kind of nurse at Sharp Memorial Hospital in “It was tricky in the beginning because policies in place, and tracking all patients issues due to the COVID-19 crisis. Choulet, who care we were providing before and help people get San Diego, has played a pivotal role in we just weren’t really sure what we were admitted. The Command Center served specializes in child psychiatry, was responsible through these tough times.” the hospital’s response to the pandemic. looking for as far as signs and symptoms,” as a resource for the entire hospital and for admitting acute cases to multiple psychiatric Choulet learned much about her vocation from A 10-year veteran of an orthopedic floor, says Nevin. “What we learned pretty a source of answers as the ever-changing hospitals in the Phoenix area and getting those her mother, Donna Kashani, M.D., who is a child fig. iii Nevin shifted gears at the onset of the quickly was that some of these patients nature of the pandemic progressed. patients stabilized, through medication management, psychiatrist. After her own time at LJCDS, Choulet pandemic, helping to establish the acute- would downward spiral super quickly.” For Nevin, service-oriented work has individual therapy and family therapy sessions. The went on to an accelerated six-year program where care COVID-19 unit, where she provided During COVID-19, with many hospitals always been in her blood. At LJCDS, Nevin good news, according to Choulet, is that people gen- she earned both her bachelor’s and medical degrees direct care to COVID-19 patients as a restricting visitors, nurses stepped in as served on the Community Service Board erally responded well to therapy, “especially when we in six years. After her residency at Banner was com- nurse, while also serving as charge nurse family. “People don’t want to be in the and TRACE (Teens Respond to AIDS with get them in the hospital, and they are removed from pleted in summer 2020, she started her Child and of the unit. hospital when they are all by themselves,” Care and Education). the acute stressors that brought them in,” she shares. Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship through Creighton Nevin organized staff assignments and she explains. “It’s hard for our patients, and “My desire to be supportive of my After returning to their current environments, University School of Medicine in Phoenix. There, resources throughout the hospital while it’s hard for the staff too because you are community and my philanthropic nature however, patients may still face challenges. “In many Choulet works with teens who are psychiatrically keeping a pulse on the constant change playing a double role there.” to help others and do unto others as I cases, especially with children, patients are going hospitalized as well as school-age children and in COVID-19 procedures and policies. COVID-19 facilitated an uptick in would want done unto myself, a lot of that back to a home environment that isn’t conducive teens on an outpatient basis. Approximately every six hours, she huddled gratitude for frontline healthcare workers developed from my participation with to healing or calm,” explains Choulet. “There might After she completes her training, she intends with her staff to discuss the latest update and their sacrifices. “It was very uplifting community service,” she explains. be a house filled with people who are trapped to establish a private practice dedicated to that would necessitate a change to their how much support we got from the “I really developed a passion for all of that together and not getting along, or the children might working with children and their parents. And she procedures, the equipment used and more. community,” Nevin shares. “All of the through La Jolla Country Day School. That have working parents who have to leave them alone. has no doubt that, down the road, she will follow In addition, Nevin also provided her staff different restaurants that would donate absolutely was part of what shaped me There are also children who are struggling with in her mother’s footsteps and return to San with emotional support and a sense of food to the hospital workers, that was the wanting to become a nurse. I think that the ‘new normal.’” Diego to serve the local community. “The sense security in a rapidly changing situation. coolest thing. We were getting free meals those values definitely were shaped by La For Choulet, the pandemic didn’t change what of community there [at LJCDS] fosters a good, As the pandemic unfolded, Sharp three times a day. People were donating all Jolla Country Day because we were raised she was already doing in her practice. But the work cohesive unit that makes you feel supported implemented new protocols for patient sorts of things like water bottles, scrubs, with the notion that we were so fortunate has grown and heightened, including the added through tough times,” explains Choulet. care, which included fewer in-room coffee. … That really helped uplift the staff that we were able to go to a great school challenges of treating patients who are alone and “I believe that’s what all people patient visits. “We were told to try to limit quite a bit, feeling that appreciation.” and came from loving homes, and how restricted from having visitors. Family and outpatient should strive to maintain in the amount of time that you are in there, After three months of working on could we help those in our community who meetings are done over the phone. The inability to their own futures. And I want BROOK MEHREGANY CHOULET ’11 especially because we were not sure how the COVID-19 floor, the permanent staff needed more help.” have in-person follow-up lessens the guarantee that to be part of that.” i Psychiatrist and Founder, Choulet Wellness

36 | 1926 Winter 2021 | 37 Milestones*

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1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 STAY CONNECTED Samantha Schlossberg Miles Himmel ’10 and Kirsten Dorr Hurst ’06 Montell Allen ’10 Jaclyn Taylor ’07 and Michael Hirshman ’04 Sam Morris ’06 is Nicole Fenton Campbell ’08 and Zachary Kristin Hill ’13 got married and husband Jeffrey Hurst We want to hear from and wife Kelsi Allen husband Conor Berry married Denise Ajiri on engaged to Kaitlyn May. Wilson ’05 and Campbell ’08 welcomed on August 15, 2020. welcomed son James Dorr alumni! Are you welcomed son Montell welcomed daughter December 8, 2019. They plan for a June Evan Wilson ’05 celebrating a life event? son Aaron James Campbell Hurst on May 23, 2020. Have news to share? Andre Allen III on Colette Shauna Berry 2021 wedding. welcomed son on March 8, 2020. July 22, 2020. on May 23, 2020. Noah Gordon Wilson 4 Send us a class note. All class notes will be on July 9, 2020. Jennifer Campbell-Brooks published online. 2 ’04 and husband Levi Jihoon Yoon ’09 is engaged Brooks welcomed son LJCDS.ORG/ALUMNI to Lauren Gelgur. They plan Munro Martin Brooks on for a 2021 wedding. August 5, 2020.

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BALMER AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS

MIDDLE SCHOOL THE 2006 « Olivia Hipkins 2007 « Rohaum Hamidi 2008 « Kaitlin Woods and Megan Woods 2009 « Hannah Fogg BALMER AWARD 2010 « John Aguilar 2011 « Hannah Shaich 2012 « Emily Gudmundson ««««« 2013 « Jacob Church 2014 « Sydney Schlafman 2015 « Sydney Gray The Balmer School, as LJCDS was once known, was founded in a one- 2016 « Juliet Welk room cottage in La Jolla by Louise Balmer in 1926. What started with 2017 « Lauren Miller 2018 « Daniela Castro-Martinez only four students and three faculty members quickly grew and outgrew 2019 « Jordan Polarek its various residences throughout town. When the school’s demand 2020 « Maya Krishnan

increased, Balmer and several parents partnered to lay the groundwork UPPER SCHOOL for what would be rechartered as La Jolla Country Day School. In 1961, 2006 « Valerie Christy 2007 « Michelle Wolfe the campus where LJCDS currently resides opened for the academic year. 2008 « Anthony Markett 2009 « Samir Junnarkar 2010 « Trent Buckner and Ryan French 2011 « Chase Mertz After Balmer retired in 1958, her successor exemplified these values every day.LJCDS 2012 « Adrienne Krichman and the first headmaster of LJCDS, Don absorbed the original school’s ideals, and the 2013 « Alexander Garcia Leavenworth, created the Balmer Award recognition of these ideals has allowed for 2014 « Brandon Wachs and Emily Springfield for Citizenship to recognize a student each LJCDS’s future success. 2015 « Naia Mitchell year for outstanding citizenship. Today, this “Correct thinking externalizes itself in 2016 « Clara Valenzuela award is given to one Middle School and one worthwhile citizenship. Our school tries 2017 « Giana Mitchell Upper School student who has contributed to gear its students’ experiences so that 2018 « Kelsey Maloney most to the improvement of the school self-control, steady and continuous discrim- 2019 « Sincere’ Blackmon community throughout the year. Balmer ination, and a satisfaction for overcoming 2020 « Gabriella Grasso dedicated her career to education and obstacles may be a part of their equipment encouraged students to be the best versions for life,” shared Helen Lewis, LJCDS educa- of themselves. The award is given to the tor and administrator, while presenting the student who best embodies her spirit and Balmer Award for Citizenship in 1963. “My dedication to community improvement. long association with the parent school and The award exemplifies the connection with La Jolla Country Day School makes between the original Balmer School and me sure that the kind of education and LJCDS as we know it today. The Balmer guidance…has brought out, in actual living, School stood for community, individuality the qualities of good citizenship.” and preparation for life, and its students —HANNAH JACOBS

40 | 1926 Winter 2021 | 41 LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL My Inspiration! Report on Giving 2019–2020

Travel inspires me because it allows me to get a glimpse of other cultures both within my own country and around the world. Not only does travel teach me about history, geography, culture and current events, but it forces me to reflect on where I fit in and where I want to be. When exploring the world, I challenge myself to be immersed in new experiences and cultures, which enrich my life. Travel allows us to identify with foreign lands and customs, and learn to appreciate both the similarities and differences that we would never have known had we not had the opportunity to experience them. Immersing myself in a foreign society allows me to rethink how daily life and its challenges will impact me. Being inspired by traveling and exploration drives my curiosity. Justin Jacobs ’26

42 | 1926 Winter 2021 | 43 Letter FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL OUR MISSION TOTAL STUDENT BODY PROMISE La Jolla Country Day Inspiring greatness BOARD OF TRUSTEES School prepares 2019–2020 AVERAGE15 CLASS SIZE for a better world. individuals for a 1,128 Dear Philanthropist, OFFICERS lifetime of intellectual FINANCIAL EDUCATORS OF Lucy Smith Conroy ’90 ASSISTANCE EXCELLENCE AS A MEMBER OF LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL’S PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY, Chair exploration, personal AWARDED 19% OF STUDENTS 66 you model a powerful predictor of success—giving. Generosity of time, treasure and Lisa Bicker growth and social RECEIVE WITH ADVANCED talent is a core Torrey trait, one that is correlated with higher productivity and efficiency. FINANCIAL GRADUATE Vice Chair responsibility. ASSISTANCE DEGREES Studies also show that giving promotes well-being, meaning and purpose, all of which $5.1M 165 Hal Dunning are necessary for happiness and achievement. Treasurer Another powerful predictor of success is resiliency, and I believe our school community has exemplified it in recent months. While 2020 has challenged—and changed—us, Karen Deschaine ljcds Philanthropy, whether for greatest needs or programmatic support, along with the rest of the world, it has also offered important silver linings. Chief among Secretary funds every area of campus. Because of that, it touches all students, age 3 through them has been the opportunity to learn how to adapt. Like anything worthwhile, to do it Chris Richey well requires positivity and practice, and we are making both top priorities. Immediate past chair Grade 12. At the same time, our Torreys learn about the practice and importance Now in my sixth year as head of school, I truly understand why the Torrey pine tree is Yuriko Anton our mascot. Because of its dynamic root system, it has an exceptionally strong foundation, Jack Chitayat of giving back and the impact it has on their campus, as well as locally, nationally allowing it to adjust—and thrive—in harsh weather. Our ability to offer educational and globally. ljcds is well known for graduating scholars, but it also launches opportunities that create the same resiliency in students is only possible with philanthropy. Rebecca Gaffney young people into the world ready to make it better. Whether big or small, their Tuition revenue is not enough, and it never has been. Angela Glynn I would like to thank you for what you have done, are doing and will do for our students Russell Holmes efforts matter and model compassion and altruism. and alumni. Your gifts make lasting and far-reaching differences. Samantha Jones This year’s Report on Giving represents our multi-faceted, dynamic, nimble and Philanthropy makes so much possible. On behalf of every student, faculty ambitious community and showcases just some of the programs and people of excellence— Bob Kain limiting content is no small feat! While there are many reasons our school is exceptional, James Kelly and staff member,thank you! our faculty is the greatest among them. Jim Kelly Our school has a long tradition of valuing and teaching to the whole student. Because Faisel Khan of this, LJCDS is a lightning rod for educators, who—like our founder, Louise Balmer— expertly leverage and blend traditional and progressive curriculum and instruction. As Dana Meiselman practitioners, they ask what if? and why not? and invite our students to do the same. This Amy Glass Mischler ’91 CLASS OF 2020 ACCEPTED INTO AT OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS unlocks each student’s potential and unique excellence. MATRICULATED TO LEAST ONE OF TWO PLAY ON ONE OR MORE OF Jennifer O’Brien I am grateful to you for making LJCDS a philanthropic priority during the 2019–2020 74% TOP CHOICE COLLEGES 98% 33 ATHLETIC TEAMS Jeff O’Neill academic year. Together, we can continue to co-create an environment that is preparing UNIQUE our students to handle life with goodness, flexibility and determination. With the tumult Tony Toranto 71 COLLEGES ACCEPTED INTO AT OF UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS we continue to experience, they will need all three qualities to navigate and shape a world Susan Tousi IN 22 STATES AND LEAST ONE OF FOUR PLAY ON ONE OR MORE OF 3 INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS TOP CHOICE COLLEGES 96% 57 ATHLETIC TEAMS 80% we can only begin to imagine. Kevin Wechter

Jing Zeng In gratitude and partnership,

ARTS UPPER SCHOOL ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE EX-OFFICIO MEMBER PERFORMANCES INTRODUCTORY DAY OR YEAR- AND EXHIBITIONS COURSES IN LONG IMMERSIVE Gary Krahn, Ph.D. 50+ PER YEAR 17 THE ARTS 10 EXPERIENCES Head of School

Gary Krahn, Ph.D. Head of School LJCDS IS ACCREDITED BY CORE VALUE 19 NATIONAL We are committed to fostering a culture INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENTS of dignity­­—believing that all human FROM 4 INDEPENDENT COUNTRIES NAIS SCHOOLS beings have value and are vulnerable.

44 | 2019–2020 REPORT ON GIVING Office of Philanthropy | 45 A HISTORY OF is fundedby bothtuitionandphilanthropy. Together, these Philanthropy revenue streams fundablendoftraditional andprogressive 46 lifetime ofintellectual exploration, personal growth and Since itsfounding in1926, LaJolla Country Day School has relied onprivate donations from parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staffand friends. In an fact, GIVING AT LJCDS curriculum andinstructionthat prepares students for a 1920 social responsibility.

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1950 education • • • LA JOLLACOUNTRY DAY SCHOOL RECHARTERED ANDRENAMEDTO 1955–1960 Genesee Avenue. to builditsnew campus on ($4,000,000 intoday’s dollars) raises more than$450,000 A successful capital campaign 100 students. Enrollment grows by more than school spiritdays. French program andstarting alma mater, Yale), addinga school’s colors (inspired by his traditions like establishingthe joins New headmaster DonLeavenworth LJCDS 1960 andbeginsnew 1961 architect andparent, current location on Genesee Avenue. La Jolla Country Day Frederick Liebhardt, Designed by School moves to its the newly renamed NEW CAMPUS LOCATION

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2030 Financial Highlights 2019–2020 Philanthropy UPWARD MOMENTUM

Income* Expenses* Year-by-Year Total Giving

$2.5M

$2.0M $2,383,073 $2,094,858 $2,105,090 $2,167,280 $1.5M

$1.0M $43,010,433 $42,848,980 $0.5M TOTAL OPERATING INCOME TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $0 2016–2017 2017–2018 2018–2019 2019–2020

Average Gift by Total Parent Giving Constituency by Class Year

100% $38,860,095 $24,291,569 $2,981,029 TRUSTEES $22,647 / $10,714 TUITION AND FEES SALARIES & BENEFITS DEBT SERVICES PARENTS OF ALUMNI $3,027 / $1,692

$2,436,901 $5,085,813 $1,738,067 PARENTS/GUARDIANS $2,833 / $2,061 PHILANTHROPY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE

GRANDPARENTS $1,503 / $1,394 50% $1,713,437 $4,241,762 $400,000 INVESTMENT AND OTHER INCOME INSTRUCTION RESERVES ALUMNI $964 / $866

* BASED ON AUDITED GAAP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF 8/20/20, EXCLUDING $4,110,740 FACULTY & STAFF $252 / $212 GAINS/LOSSES AND INCLUDING PRINCIPAL FACILITIES & OPERATIONS PAYMENTS ON DEBT.

0% * PER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL (NAIS) ’31 ’21 ’27 ’33 ’34 ’32 ’23 ’24 ’30 ’28 ’22 ’25 ’29 ’26 BENCHMARKING OF “ALL MEMBER SCHOOLS.” ’20 CLASS OF ljcds is a school worthy of our continued support. When I think of how ljcds impacted me as a student, Faculty/Staff Participation I know that my philanthropic dollars will go to helping our 100% NAIS BENCHMARK 93.7% next generation, because they are our nation’s future. 75%

50% 2016–2017 2017–2018 2018–2019 2019–2020 John Meanley ’67 87% 93% 96% 98%

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GREATEST NEED Country Day Fund (cdf)

Philanthropy is critical to advancing the mission and promise of La Jolla Country Day School. LJCDS relies on philanthropy from every member of our school community, including parents and grandparents of current and graduated Torreys, alumni, students, faculty/staff, corporations and friends. Why?Tuition is not and has never been enough to fund a school that is academically, artistically and athletically the caliber of ljcds. cdf dollars, like tuition revenue, flow into the school’s budgeting process to ensure every age 3 through Grade 12 student will benefit from them. By design, they are flexible and have a reach that is both far and wide. Because of this, CDF gifts make a great deal possible and are the school’s number one philanthropic priority year after year. Year-by-Year cdf Giving $1,500,180* $1.5m $1,500,180 TOTAL RAISED FOR GREATEST Donors to LJCDS’s greatest need are noted by [•] in the column titled “CDF” on the 2019–2020 list of donors located on pages 58–69. $1,400,976 NEED IN 2019–2020. ANOTHER $1.0m $1,229,916 RECORD-BREAKING YEAR! $1,055,825 *Includes CDF restricted giving. $0.5m

$0 CDF DONORS Education is highly valued in our family, and we know 2016–2017 2017–2018 2018–2019 2019–2020 IN 2019–2020 our grandkids are getting an exceptional education at ljcds. 974 We believe that all children deserve a great education. Parent Participation to ljcds’s Greatest Need—Country Day Fund COUNTRY DAY FUND

CO-CHAIRS Gaby and Richard Sulpizio, 100% Grandparents of Ethan ’21, Gavin ’21, Evan ’23, Garrett ’23, Jaxon ’23, Atlanta ’26, Tyler ’26, Andrew ’28 and Maddux ’29 75% Christina Boynton NAIS BENCHMARK Marina Marrelli 50% 65.9% 2016–2017 2017–2018 2018–2019 2019–2020 The full list of CDF Ambassadors 52% 51% 64% 68% is located on page 70.

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FUNDS RAISED BENEFITED: BLUE BASH Tuition Assistance: At LJCDS, a diverse community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The Parents representing a variety of cultural, ethnic and Association directed a portion of proceeds from Blue Goes Virtual socioeconomic backgrounds is achieved through Bash to fund LJCDS’s efforts around diversity, equity tuition assistance. and inclusion. Faculty/Staff Professional Growth: To remain Endowment: A strong endowment provides LJCDS Once a year, ljcds’s community joins together to celebrate our school and on the leading-edge of pedagogy, faculty and staff with a steady source of revenue and is essential to must continually ensure their craft is second to the long-term stability of a first-class educational raise money to support areas critical to our campus’s success. With gourmet food, none. From conferences to global excursions, new institution. libations and dancing, Blue Bash is a time-honored tradition that raises learning experiences keep them current, equipping money to further fund ljcds’s many needs. Ticket sales, sponsorships, silent our educators with ways to innovate in their LJCDS and live auctions and fund-a-need paddle raises contribute to tuition assistance, classroom. All of this is to benefit our students. faculty/staff professional growth, Parents Association activities and the school’s endowment. In recent years, event proceeds have surpassed $500,000. The 2019–2020 gala was no exception, despite having to go virtual because of covid-19. In a matter of days, Blue Bash became Blue Bash Goes Virtual, thanks to its planning committee’s ability to reimagine and retool the historically in-person Blue Bash Giving INDIVIDUAL gala—and it was remarkable! BIDS $220,950 1,400 Donors to Blue Bash Goes Virtual are noted by [•] in the column titled “BB” on the 2019–2020 list of donors located on pages 58–69. TUITION ASSISTANCE BIDDERS OVER $162,611 12 DAYS AUCTION REVENUE 289 We are so proud to be part of a community that $112,850 $535,721 EVENT REVENUE SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION TOTAL RAISED (DONATIONS, can pull together in such a challenging time. We feel the PACKAGES SPONSORSHIPS, connection, despite the distance. It is the result TICKETS) 200+ of collective strength and kindness made up of individual $39,310 BLUE BASH CO-CHAIRS PROFESSIONAL strength and kindness. GROWTH Lindsay Van Winkle Event Chair Jenna Stein Auction Chair Julie and Adrian Borsa ’84, Parents of Karch ’24 The full list of Blue Bash committee members is located on page 70.

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WELLNESS PROGRAM COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND In partnership with Rady Children’s Hospital, the leverage and barriers to overcome; real-time input LJCDS Wellness Program is the first of its kind. has been gathered from the student body and school With mental illness on the rise and occurring at staff to inform outreach and prevention, including younger ages, Rady Children’s and LJCDS experts multiple parent and faculty workshops; one-on- COVID-19 created havoc that was unimaginable by the LJCDS community, those families returned for are designing a model that can be easily adopted and one and small group wellness sessions have been in 2020. In response, important and timely decisions the 2020–2021 academic year. In fact, enrollment scaled for other schools across the country. With facilitated; an empowerment/leadership cohort, were made to keep the LJCDS community safe and grew. Increased funds for tuition, along with a philanthropic support from members of our school Youth Advisory Group, for Grades 7 through 12 has whole. Among them was the establishment of the campus recognized for its superb distance learning community, much has already been accomplished. been created; and professional development and Community Support Fund to mitigate financial curriculum and safety protocols, have drawn Phase I of the wellness framework and pilot program classroom integration across pre-K through Grade hardships experienced by many families. Specifically, new families to LJCDS. Work in this area remains from age 3 through Grade 12 has been deployed; 12 has been provided. Much more is taking place or some students needed new or increased tuition paramount, and LJCDS is steadfast and committed teachers and parents/guardians have been surveyed being planned. None of it would have been possible assistance in order to remain enrolled. Because of to making an LJCDS education affordable for those to assess campus culture, climate and co-vitality, without the shared vision and philanthropy of the extraordinary show of goodwill and generosity whose livelihoods have been altered. resulting in the identification of opportunities to generous members of the LJCDS community.

Donors to the Community Support Fund are noted by [•] in the column titled “CSF” on the 2019–2020 list of donors located on pages 58–69. Donors to the Wellness Program are noted by [•] in the column titled “WP” on the 2019–2020 list of donors located on pages 58–69.

TOTAL GIVING When we learned about the Community The health and well-being of our children is paramount. $69,556 Support Fund, we felt that it was We are honored to partner with ljcds and help fund this TOTAL our responsibility as Torrey parents innovative wellness program. The program is one of a NUMBER OF to contribute. We had the means, 127 DONORS kind and is making a real difference for our community and and we wanted to do our part to ensure beyond. I applaud Dr. Krahn and the entire wellness EMERGENCY FINANCIAL every student could return for the ASSISTANCE team for bringing this program to life and for serving as a $94,682 PROVIDED 2020–2021 academic year. model for other schools. NUMBER OF STUDENTS SUPPORTED 21 Lisa and Ben Arnold, Parents of Aaron ’24 Lisa Bicker Martin, Parent of Roman ’15 and Jane ’25

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ALUMNI GIVING PROGRAMMATIC

Alumni are the greatest testament to the power GIVING of a Torrey education. Throughout their time at Country Day was a LJCDS, students prepare for a lifetime of place where I was intellectual exploration, personal growth and Gifts that support a specific program helpLJCDS LJCDS, programs such as Philanthropy Partners social responsibility. After their time on Genesee given space to be my enhance its offerings for years to come. The impacts prepare students for a lifetime of social Avenue, our alumni go on to make significant own person, and a of these philanthropic donations include but are not responsibility, service and giving. contributions here at home, across the country limited to: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS and around the world. Torreys of all ages continue place to gain a better TUITION ASSISTANCE to uphold the pillar of social responsibility, With access to resources and mentors, students and return to their alma mater to give back in a understanding of Donors who support tuition assistance are committed achieve extraordinary results in pursuing a myriad of ways. No matter where their paths myself and the world to LJCDS’s mission of enrolling the most talented meaningful life that inspires greatness beyond their lead them, they always know they have a forever students regardless of their financial background, and time on campus. An LJCDS education includes a home at LJCDS. around me. ensuring a balanced and diverse student population. rigorous academic schedule, as well as opportunities In 2019–2020, two-in-ten students received tuition in the arts and athletics, experiential learning We say “once a Torrey, always a Torrey.” Long assistance, for a total of $5.1 million. immersions and deeper connections with faculty, after their years as LJCDS students, alumni continue staff, peers and their larger community. PHILANTHROPY EDUCATION to play an integral role in the school community, Pierre Cozic ’20 sharing time, expertise and resources for the Gifts to this area support students’ education on betterment of the school. During the 2019–2020 Alumni enhance LJCDS and enrich the experience the impact and importance of philanthropy within school year, 46 alumni volunteered as reunion of current Torreys following in their footsteps. As the larger local and global communities. Unique to planners, Collegiate Alumni panelists, Virtual Career active members of the alumni community, graduates Day speakers, admission and phonathon callers. maintain lifelong bonds with their LJCDS teachers,

The 145 alumni who gave back philanthropically coaches and mentors, learn from their peers, and Donors to all programmatic areas are noted by [•] in the column titled “PRG” on the 2019–2020 list of donors located on pages 58–69. donated $341,759 to help support the school’s greatest form lasting relationships with fellow Torreys. need, tuition assistance, faculty/staff professional We are proud of our alumni and grateful for their development and our Community Support Fund. commitment to their alma mater. Prejudice and lack of opportunity can be partly

Alumni donors are noted by their graduating class year on the 2019–2020 list of donors located on pages 58–69. addressed by offering our own treasure along with our hearts and minds.

Diane and John Berol, Parents of David ’91 and Leah ’24

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$100,000+ CDF BB WP CSF PRG $50,000–$99,999 CDF BB WP CSF PRG As a lifer, Anonymous (4) • Anonymous • • ljcds will always Neosho Capital Fr • • • Yuriko and Philip Anton P • • • be my second family. OUR DONORS Sara Browne and Chris Richey Po 5 • • • Diane and John Berol P, Po • • Lucy Smith Conroy ’90 and • • Ambrose Conroy P

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$5,000–$9,999 continued CDF BB WP CSF PRG $2,500–$4,999 CDF BB WP CSF PRG $2,500–$4,999 continued CDF BB WP CSF PRG $2,500–$4,999 continued CDF BB WP CSF PRG $1,000–$2,499 continued CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG Samantha and Devetus Jones P • • Laura Crotty Alexander and • • Regina and Anil Hiremath P • William Stickney P • Merritt Rosen Brizolis ’05 and • Claudia and Robert Grasso P, F 1� • • • Tom Alexander P Alexander Brizolis ’01 P Amy and William Koman P, Po 1� • Dawn and Peter Holman P • • Alexandra and Paul Taccone P • • Laurie and John Greenip P • Anonymous (2) • • • Kathleen and Edward Brown P 5 • Paula and Gary Krahn G, F 5 • • • Tatiana and Hugh Hotson P • Tao Yu and Dawei Tao P • Muriel and Andrie Grimaud P • Vida and Behnam Badiee P 1� • • Susan and Robert Brownhill P • • Tammie and Daniel Kramer P 5 • • • Christine and Louis Hughes P • • Bussaraporn and Robert Taylor P 5 • • Paul Guckian P • Linda McGuire and Andris Baltins G • • • Kathalynn and Douglas Bryant P 5 • • Janna Smith Lang and Kurt Lang G 1� • Alejandra Serrano and • • Yuan Wang and Jie Tian P • • Silvia Skvirsky Gupta and • Belinda and Dylan Bates P • • Andres Icaza P 5 Cali Resources Inc Fr • • Ajay Gupta P The Levine-Gaffney Family P 5 • • Rong Huang and • • Deborah Borza Po • Intuit Fr • • Chunsheng Wang P Mary and Matthew Cantonis P • Eunha Lee and Suwook Ham P • Louise and • • Christopher Lischewski P 5 George Gomez and • • Colleen O’Boyle and Isaac Jones P, F 5 • • Fei Wang Fr • Sharon and Joseph Carney P • Akemi and Ed Harbach P 5 • Frederic Bossu P Michelle Lord P • • Cecilia and Hanno Kaiser P • Emma Du and Shui Long Wang P • • Caterpillar Fr • Ingrid and Alfred Harrison G 5 • Pamela and Gilbert Boswell P • Lailani and Aram Mirkazemi P 5 • • Fiona Kaper and Reza Kasnavi P • Carlie and William Ward P • Lillian Esponda and • • Charlotte Loomis and • Sandra Hedrick and Gregory Bruell P • Ricardo Cervera P James Heaton P 5 Tiffany and Richard Norwood P, F • • Ning Wu and Jay Leng P • • Janette and Ilan Wornovitzky P 5 • • Mary and Charles Brunson P Seetha Gangadharan and Jessica Heldman and • P P • • Kathryn McCoy-O’Neill and • • Yim and Ken Lew • • Sue Zhong and Hai Wu • Pratap Chandran P Noah Heldman ’90 P 5 Jeffrey O’Neill P 5 Jolie and Glenn Buberl P 5 • • P P Jingjing Wu and Guanglong Li • • Ying Song and Xingguo Wu • Heather Raymon and Qi and Jeffrey Hinrichs P P P • • Charles Patton Natalia and Mark Burgett P • • • P 5 Fr Mark Chapman Guzainuer Shate and Ming Li • Xingsheng International, USA, Inc. • Barbara and H. Paul Hirshman Po 1� P P, F 5 • Christopher Petschek Vanessa and Robert Calderon P • • P P Li Yu and Jingrong Chen • Weijian Qian and Ningning Li • Han Zheng and Changqing Ye • Brian Hirshman ’02 Po 5 P • Sandra Pritzker Kristine and Jeremy Caldwell P • • • P, Po P Cheryl Kung and Roawen Chen • Paulina and Jeffrey Lin • Emily Zhong and Dong Yuan • Gregory Hirshman ’07 • Qualcomm Incorporated Fr • • Susan Tousi and Randall Camp P, Po 5 • Ann and Tim Lindlan P 1� Yuan Li and Chao Zhan P Arathi Hattiangadi and • • • • P, Po Denise Ajiri and • Tammy and C. Cameron Rooke Po 1� Stephanie and Ramakrishna Chunduru • • • F, Po 5 P Michael Hirshman ’04 P Barbara and Ken Magid Qiang Ni and Jin Zhang Charalambos Charalambous • • • P P, Po 1� Maisha Cobb Janice and John Rooney • Fr • • • P P Nellee and Lawrence Holmes P Ann and Timothy McCormick YueLian Zhu and Yi Zhao • Qi Li and Lixin Cheng • • • P P G, Po 1� • Suzanne Cohen Marilyn and Michael Rosen • • • P • • P 5 P Bokyung Lim and Won Hong P, Po 5 Patricia and Michael Mogul • • • Jiming Li and Hong Zhou • • Sarah and Po-Jen Cheng • Laurie and Matthew Coleman P, Po 1� Heather Muns-Socol and • • P 5 • • P, F 1� P Christina and Curtis Horton P 5 P Lisa and Mark Needle • • • Xiaoqing Guo and Lin Zhou • • Randy Socol Jennifer and Mike Cotton • Julie and Michael Connolly P • • F 1� Sherry Bahrambeygui-Hosey ’82 P Susan and Dutch Nordenger • • • • Tracy Warren St Amour ’88 and • Becca and Jason Craig • Karen Bergan and Peter Corrigan P and Patrick Hosey Po 1� P, Po 5 • • Stephan St Amour P P Amy Wax and Sean Oversmith • • Marjan and Sean Daneshmand • • Courtesy Mortgage Company Fr Dawn and David Inglish P P • • Chrysa Mineo and Mark Stephenson P • • Fr 5 Angela and Christopher Peto • • Dempsey Construction Inc. • $1,000–$2,499 Meredith Wyman Davis ’01 and Marina Ivanova and P • • • • Janet McVeigh and Philip Trubey P P P 5 • P, Po 5 Dominique Richter Plewes ’98 • • Jason Davis ’02 Igor Ivanov Karen Deschaine • • Farzana and Amin Adatiya P P, Po 5 • • Rebecca and Chris Twomey • • P P Eastham Family G Lucy and Charlie Postins • • • Andrea and Rolando De Gracia • • Fiona Mackin-Jha and • • • Gulshara Akhmejanova and P, Po 1� G 1� • Sanjay Jha Jean and John Vukotich • P G P Tera and Afshin Eftekhari P Margie and Mark Potter • Meiram Akhmejanov Elif and Turgut Derman • • P P Sarah and Craig Johnson Rachel Hamlin and Gabriel Wallach • 5 P • Mingqing Yang and Amy Smith Ragen ’94 and • • Anonymous (5) • • • Ruth Desantis • • • • P P G P 5 Francis Ragen Ammy and Brian Jorgenson • • Joanne Warren • Qichang Feng Arthur B. 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$1,000–$2,499 continued CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG $500–$999 continued CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG Amanda Smith Latimer ’95 and • Martha Gonzalez and • Suzanne and • Helen and Dennis Brewster Po • Denise Kaplan and • Concepcion Gonzalez and • Troy Latimer P Matthew Price P Jonathan Weiser P, Po Andrew Kaplan P, Po Gabriel Perez P Trevor Callan P • Gina and Darryl Laws P Sumana Sue and Rajesh Rao P Yan Zhu and Zhida Weng P Laura and Brian Kelleher P Regina Picard Avalos and • • • • Po 5 • • • Randi and Scott Castanon • Raynard Picard Wartenweiler P Sandra and Chanwoo Lee P 5 Pushpa Vadivel and Kristin and Simon Williams P Kristy and Kyle King P, F 5 • • • • • P • • Hemanth Reddy P Sherry Yang and Ka Chun Chung • • Jessica and Dante Pride P 5 • Verónica and Miguel Leff P Sharon Joyce and Barbara Terry and • • • P, Po • Sharon and Joe Risse P • • Richard Wirtz P, Po 1� Alexandra and Wilder De Queiroz • Scott Kirtland P 5 The Pride Law Firm Fr • Yu Lin and Todd Levine P • G, Po 5 Susan Lacoff and Craig Roberts Fr 5 Sabina Woodson P Pippa and Scott Dinger • • Anna Tarvyd Klein and Eun Hee and Young Soo Pyo P 5 P • • • • Yi Gu and Bing Li P • P Michael Klein Cristina and Richard Rosenberg P 1� Sharon Li and Liming Yang P Phuong Nguyen and Tuan Do • • Yvonne and Jeffrey Reid P P • • • • Sara and Kevin Lind P 5 • • P Priya and Murali Krishnan • Renata and Sumit Roy P 5 Susan and Burt Yaszay P Lynn and George Doupsas • • Lauren and Robert Resnik G 5 G • • • • Shirley Lineback • Su-Yen and David Kuhn P 5 • • Michelle O’Donnell and Song Hao and Shiqing Zhang P Kristen Edman and • • • Amy Dinger Rohrbach ’97 and P • • • • • • Jennifer and Karl Lonbom • Mike Royal Fr 1� Thomas Edman ’13 Jennifer and Robert Lang P • • John Rohrbach P, F 1� Jie Wang and Huijie Zhao P P • F, Po 1� Puja and Rohit Loomba • Sage Dining Services, Inc. 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Ali Al Mazrouei P Katharine Walker and Christina Drogin and • Mark Freedman ’89 • F 5 • Surya Chetlapalli and Jan Capon P Jason Drogin ’96 • • • David Copeland P Dana Allen Fr • Naresh Bhavaraju P Cassidy and David Freitas • Melissa Carboni F Jessica and Daniel Drosman P • Bryce Cordill ’18 • • P 5 William Allford P 5 Margi Bingham F, Po 1� Diane and Michael Frey • • • P Champagne Luu-Carey and P Brittany Duckworth • Karen and Bradley Cordill • • F 5 Elizabeth and David Altman P Nicholas Binkley Po Anthony Carey P Karen Frischwasser • • • P F Susan Eidson and Edward Earl Lissa Corona • • • P 5 Sabrina and Nachor Alvarez P Lillian Blair F William Carleton ’11 Valerie and David Fusco • • • • F F Emilyn Edquilang Jessie Corso • • F 5 Haruko Amano P Joelle Biedenbach and Traci Carpenter and Kimberly Carnot P Rachel and Gabriel Gador • • • • • • P 5 P, F 5 Po Romy and Steven Efthimos Guillermo Blanco Patricia and David Cox • • • P AmazonSmile Fr 5 Mimi and Michael Carsley P Lisa and Michael 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and Robert Bowman Fr 5 • Lorrie Culver F 5 • Dianne and Carmy Cesaire P, F 5 • Stacey McReynolds-Esquivel and • Elizabeth Giffen Fr • Yumie and Edmond Aruffo P • Cortney Golub and Anne Boyer Fr 5 • Jonathan Curtis-Resnik F • Joseph Esquivel P Kristine and Jose Cetale P, Po • Alison and George Gildred G • Andrew D’Avanzo F • Christian Evans F • CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG Amy Chang F 5 • GK Dermatology of San Diego Fr • Erin Dasilva F • David Farley ’10 • Maria Padilla and John Chaparro P, Po • Eva Glenn G 5 • Bernadette and Robert Deguzman P • • Tonja and Damien Fatongia P, F • AFFILIATION ANNOTATIONS FUND ANNOTATIONS Sharon Chard-Yaron Po • Danielle and Vincent Glorioso P 5 • Po P ’XX F CDF Elsa and Thomas Dembinski • Amanda Datnow and Kelly Feist • Students/Alumni Faculty and Staff Country Day Fund Jane Wu and Chixu Chen Po 1� • Jason Goldschmidt ’21 • P Parents/Guardians Fr Friends of LJCDS BB Blue Bash Christa Demovellan F Deidre Buddin and • Fr • P Po Parents of Alumni M 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$1–$499 continued CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG $1–$499 continued CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG Andrea Kraay and • Michelle and Joseph Hirschy P, F • Jennifer Jung F, Po 1� • • Beth Levin F • • Dolores Meanley and • Kiera Oakry ’18 • Hernan Goldsztein P 5 John Meanley ’67 Payton and Alphana Hobbs P, F • • Jacob Kagnoff ’20 • Ken Lew ’20 • Liz and David Ogilvy G • Lisa Gomez P • • Kimberly and Ryan Meier P, F 5 • Katherine and Damian Holland P • Ghada and Ghassan Kassab P • Jordan Kinkead and Michael Lewis G • Kelli Olson Fr • Mary Ellen and Lindsay and Deane Mellor F • P P 5 • P, Po James Gosman G 5 Russell Holmes • Ryan Kawano ’16 • Zhiyu Chen and Bin Li • Galina and Nick Ovchinnikov • Paula Merrick F P Fr P 5 • P, F 1� Tayla Grainger ’20 • Xiaoli Zhou and Zhuan Hong • Kendra Scott • Sarah and Ben Lila • Kristin and Matthew Owen • Shelley and Paul Michelson G, Po 5 P P, F 5 P, F 1� • P, F 5 Gabriella Grasso ’20 • Adamantia and Vincent Hormovitis • Kelly Kennedy • Jennifer and Todd Lineback • Tracy and Daniel Padgett • Microsoft Matching Fr • P Daniel Greene ’94 • Liam Hosey ’17 • Clara Saks Kenny ’04 and • LinkedIn • Gifts Program Fr Melinda and Artie Pajak • Timothy Kenny P 5 P, Po 1� P Jean and Andrew Gresh P • Rebecca and Thomas Howe • Tracey and David Little • Susan Middleton F, Po 1� • • • Zahra Ghorishi and Sean Pakbaz • • Shira and Jason Keri P F • Laura Guerra and • Grace Huddleston • Rachel Locke ’11 • Andrew Migdal ’06 • Joseph Palazo ’20 • Thespine Kavoulakis and Sebastian Guerra ’96 P • P F, Po Jingwei Xiao and Hong Huo • Pradeep Khosla Po Olesya and Alejandro Lombrozo • Martha and Albert Migdal F 1� • Amy Parish • • F 1� Meiling and Jerry Hager • • P F 1� Laila and Willard Huynh • Luna Kim F Lori Long • • Stephen Migdal ’07 Alana Bianco Cruz and • • • • • P, F Po Allen Park Michele and Richard Hagstrom • P Elyssa Rosenberg and • • • Martha and Charles King P Deborah Lys • Vanetta Fisher and Andre Miller P P • • P, Po 1� Lucian Iancovici Roseann and Scott Parry Edward Hahm ’20 • P • Tina and Cary Kinkead P, F Grace Arce and Amos Mack • Angela and Odell Miller P Fr • • • P 5 G IBM Huiyi and Douglas Paterson Janet and Kent Hales • • F 1� • KiraGrace Inc. Fr Pamela and Sanford Madigan • Eleni and William Miller P 5 P • • • F P, F 1� Trey Ideker Nancy and Kevin Pegels Jena and Tyler Hales • • G 1� • Vivian Glyck and Michael Koenigs P Joan Maher • Annie Milleret F • • P Valencia Valentine Hamman and Maria Esther Riera Mestre and • Christina and Daniel Peng • • • • P 5 P, F 5 Abigail Malécot and F, Po 1� P, F 1� Roger Ingles Sanabre Kelley Hart and Peter Kozma • • Julie and David Mindel • • Peter Hamman Christian Malécot ’08 Isabel De Sio Perez and • 1� F 1� P Kevin Ings ’07 Sally Krause Andrea Leverant Minor ’01 and Joaquin Perez Danielle Han ’07 • • • • Kelsey Maloney ’18 • Mark Minor 1� 1� Scott Ings ’06 David Kritzik ’18 Joaquin Perez ’20 Ian Han ’10 • • • P • Nina Kottler and Evan Malter • • Ara and G. Diego Miralles P, Po 5 Fr • F, Po 1� Lauren Hansen F • Intel Foundation • Marcie Kritzik and • Nancy and Gary Peritz • Thomas Kritzik ’80 Po Sue Pidgeon Mandel and • Rebecca Mirkhani ’19 P 5 P • Wade Hansen P • Laura and George Irvin • David Mandel Devon Peterkin ’16 • Rachel Kritzik ’16 Shirin Parvizpour and P, F • • Janie Hapgood G • Marisol and Christopher Irwig • • Patricia Klingenberg and • Reza Mirkhani Po 1� Kendall Peterkin ’12 • Phyllis La Manna and Larry Manuel P Fr • P, F Norma and Riley Harmon G • Michele and Josh Isaac • John Kunigonis ’64 Christine Mitchell F 5 • Megan and Michael Peveich • • Casey Mariucci ’17 F • P Jane Lindstrom and Luke Jacob • Pamela and Andrew Kurz Po Geordie Mitchell Fr Wei Fang and Zhe Piao • • • F 5 • G Ashley Marlow Christopher Hashioka P • P, F 5 Julie and Jeremy Jennings • Jessica Lacoff-Roberts F 5 Yulia Molchanova and Marsha and Tristan Poh • • • • Clement Martel ’14 • P Suma Jayaratnam and • Katti and Bart Jessen P Boris Molchanov Glenda and Lon Poliner F 1� P • Lorraine Lambert and • Ilyas Hassan • Elizabeth Martel ’14 • Karen Jette P James Lambert ’68 Alexander Mow ’17 • Christina Wong and David Poon P 5 P • • Zhjhui Wang and Hatam Hatam • Jason Martel ’15 • Po Kieran Jha ’16 Brooks Lang ’23 • Alison and Michael Mowrey • Eva and Ronnie Power P, F, Po Po 5 • • Jane Healey F 5 • Elvia Martinez • Fr Kristy and David Johnson P, F 5 Kelly Lang ’21 • Mr. Benjamin’s Cotillion • Joie and Richard Power G 5 F 5 • • • Stephanie Heinrich P • F 5 Jennifer and Jesus Martinez • F Taylor Johnson ’14 F Renee Lathom • • Victor Murillo • Jocelyn and Robert Pride F P, F 1� • • • Pia and Nate Heppner F • • Nathan Mau • P Yar Atemyung and Joseph Jok P, Po Gayle Howard and • Megha and Advait Nagle • Karen and Corbin Prychun P, F P 1� • P 5 • Rachel and Joshua Herman Christopher Lavertu F • • Siana Mayer • Courtney Jones Hrycay ’94 Nikita Nair ’20 • Yun Gong and Wenbin Qi P P • P • Paula Hermanny Maria and Waldir Leal F • • Martin Mays • Jordan Juarez ’13 Christian Navarro ’97 • Luigiano Race ’16 P 5 • P • Gretchen Bain and John Hill Kerry and Tony Ledesma F 1� • • Betsy and David McCallum • F 1� Michael June Fr Jean and Richard Nelson • Shirin and Kamshad Raiszadeh P G 5 • P • Leila and John Hill Eunju and Hyungjae Lee P 5 • • Theresa McCarthy • G 5 Kathy and Kenneth Nelson • Bhakkialakshmi and P, F 5 • CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG Jean Ah Lee • P P Lashawn and Jameel McDaniel • Nancy and Alan Nevin Po • William Randall Nicholas Lee F • Yonghong Ying-McElroy and • Elizabeth Beringer and Lillimari Andresen and • P • P 5 G Edward McElroy P Alexander Rassey AFFILIATION ANNOTATIONS FUND ANNOTATIONS Randolph Lee • Rafael Núñez P 5 F 1� F Lysa and Michael McKenna P Janet and Kevin Reaume ’XX Students/Alumni F Faculty and Staff CDF Country Day Fund Dan Lenzen • • • • Suiko and Michael Nyman • • • P Parents/Guardians Fr Friends of LJCDS BB Blue Bash G 5 Keegan Leopold Fr Patricia McMillin • Greta O’Brien G William Reed ’69 • Po Parents of Alumni M In memoriam WP Wellness Program • • G Grandparents and 5 5 years of consecutive giving CSF Community Support Fund Grandparents of Alumni 1� 10 years of consecutive giving PRG Programmatic Giving CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG

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$1–$499 continued CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG $1–$499 continued CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG Erin Reitz F • Kathy and John Schroeder G • Porschia Talbot ’03 and • Brandon Wachs ’14 • Cassie and Nathaniel West F • Keri and Kevin Worth F 1� • Dawn Marie Talbot F Wendy and Michael Remington P, Po • Amy and James Schwager P • Michele and Dan Wagner P, F 5 • Eve Strauss West and • Amy and David Young P 1� • • Mary and Hideaki Tanaka P • Thomas West Po 5 Reverie - Romanesque Fr • Zachary Schwartzberg ’20 • Robert Wagner F 5 • Chin Chu and Ming Yu Fr • Gayl and George Taylor G • Laurel West F • • Sandra Revilla-Harker F • Scott Senn P • Anna Waldman F 5 • Keith and Barbara Yuen Fr • Tami and Jon Taylor F 1� • • Silviana and Edward Whelan P, Po • Jennifer Richards ’17 • Samantha Severe ’16 • Roxanne and John Walker F • Reem and Maram Zakko P • Robin Ten Eyck and The Whyte Family Fr P P, F, Po • P 5 • F Laila Rida • Deborah and Robert Shaul • Richard Ten Eyck ’69 Sue and Ted Wassel • Hadley Zeavin • • Marium Williams F P P • P, Po Aidan Risse ’20 • Kimberly and Gerald Shukert • Thermo Fisher Scientific Fr • Kelly Lyndon and Kristen Webb • Ling Wang and Hao Zhang • Matthew Williams ’20 G P, F 1� • Carol Ritter • Julie and Jonathan Shulman • • Kees Thompson ’09 • Chloe Weber ’17 • Lauren Ziment ’20 • Nancy and James Willie G 5 F • F 1� Jessica Biglin and Tomas Robinson • Roberta and • Susie and Ian Thorpe P, F 5 • • Tannishtha Reya and • Terri Zimmerman • • Lawrence Shulman G 5 Robert Wechsler-Reya P, Po 5 Matthew Wirtz ’20 P • Julia Castlen and Joseph Rohn • Jana and Barrett Tilley P, F 5 • CDF BB WP CSF PRG Adrienne Sigeti ’11 Cassidy Wechter ’20 Zack Wolfenzon ’09 G • • • John Rohrbach • Shelby Todd ’16 • • Linda Davis and Joel Sigeti Po Anna Yip-Wei and Jingmin Wei P Idalia and Daniel Wong P, Po P • • • • • Erin and Kenneth Rollins • Ary Tohidi ’03 F 5 • Katelyn Sigeti ’06 F Leah Weiser ’20 Kaitlin Woods ’12 P 5 • • • • Jacqueline and Jose Romo • • Laura and Randall Tonini P, F • Kokila Mohan and Kathy and Robert Weisinger F Kathryn and Mark Woods Po 1� P, F 1� • • • • • Alisa Ronis • • Devender Singh P Rhodaline and Jason Tootell P • • Tamera and Damon Weisser P Megan Woods ’12 • • Joscelyn Rooney ’20 • Eden and Byron Slider P • Barbara and Richard Toranto G • P CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG Ilyssa and Joshua Rosenbaum • Roselynn and Ryan Song P, F • • Jeanette and Jesus Torres P, F • F Nicole Rover • • Brianda Soto Fr • Sanaa and Sean Torres P • F 5 Joe Rowling • Liesl Hansen and • Tani Huynh and Khongtuoc Tran P • P, F 5 P Steven Spence Ye Hu and Allan Ruan • Jessica and Steven Traverso P, F 1� • • F 5 Judy Spoelstra • Jiayi Ruan ’20 • Josephine Shieh and • P 1� P, F Rebecca and Jeremy Rudy P 5 • Jin and Lyle Steger • Christopher Tsai P 1� P Jamilah Ryan F • Gregory Stein • Leiloa and Louie Tufaga • P 5 P, Po Tina and Neal Sach P • Sunshine Stein • Tanya and William Turek • P 5 F Adele and Fred Saleh Po • Sibylle Steiner • Jennifer Turner • • ljcds faculty and staff go above and beyond Fr Barbara and Marc Salenko G • Judith Gross and • UTC Aerostructures • Marc Steingart Fr 1� P, F 5 Lillian Sung and David Salihie F 5 • Maria and Chris Uyeda • to ensure excellence for our children. As Carolyn and William Stevenson Fr • P, F 5 Saeed Samad Fr • Diana and Reza Vahedi • Molly Stewart ’96 • Olivia Sampson ’22 • Noor Vakili ’18 • everyone here generously gives their time and Tammy and Antony Stotts P • Fr 1� Lisa Morikado and Debbie Valentine • • F P, F 1� Deion Stratton • Scott Sanders Phoebe Valenzuela ’21 • resources, we too, want to show our love and P, F 1� F Courtney and Patrick Sullivan • Diane and Lee Sawyer • Maya Torres and • P, F 5 Dolores Schiavone G • Qiwei Sun ’20 • Oscar Valero support for this wonderful community. P F Alice Thornton Schilling and • Kerri Shulman and Elon Sunshine • Diana Valji • Fr Don Schilling Joy and Charles Sweet G • Carina Coleman and • • Marcellinus Van Der Zalm P CDF BB WP CSF PRG CDF BB WP CSF PRG Lindsay Van Winkle P • • Laura Tonini, Lower School Educator, Parent of Kai ’28, Elle ’30 and Ava ’31 Edward Velasco F • AFFILIATION ANNOTATIONS FUND ANNOTATIONS Claudia Vescio G • • ’XX Students/Alumni F Faculty and Staff CDF Country Day Fund Voulez Vous Bistro, Inc. Fr P Parents/Guardians Fr Friends of LJCDS BB Blue Bash • Po Parents of Alumni M In memoriam WP Wellness Program May and Stefan Vukotich P, F 1� • G Grandparents and 5 5 years of consecutive giving CSF Community Support Fund Grandparents of Alumni 1� 10 years of consecutive giving PRG Programmatic Giving CDF BB WP CSF PRG

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VOLUNTEERS GIVE THE GIFT OF EDUCATION The Office of Philanthropy would like to acknowledge the GRADE LEVEL BLUE BASH following volunteers for their heartfelt dedication and COORDINATORS COMMITTEE service during the 2019–2020 academic year. Together, Chantal Reed Lindsay Van Winkle Since its founding in 1926, La Jolla Country Day School has benefited from the generous support of they have gifted thousands of hours in support of students, GLC Coordinator Event Chair families, alumni, friends, faculty and staff who have invested in excellence and lifelong learning. Generous, faculty and staff, and leadership. Diane Berol, MS Jenna Stein Cristin Bleakley, MS Auction Chair tax-deductible gifts have enabled the school to fulfill its mission to prepare students for a lifetime of Tina Boynton, US Alejandra Ancona intellectual exploration, personal growth and social responsibility. LJCDS is grateful for the philanthropy Yuriko Anton Kathy Bryant, US of the community and invites you to learn about ways to become part of this tradition of giving. COUNTRY DAY ARTS PARENTS COUNTRY DAY Paige Cavanaugh, US Laura Bilicic ALLIANCE (CDAA) ASSOCIATION FUND (CDF) Amy French, MS Krissy Caldwell OFFICERS AMBASSADORS Monica Gizzo, MS Renata Campion Reiko Afshar Rachel Herman, US Corinna Casey Diane Berol Angela DeJarnette Christina Boynton Sherman Chang President Co-Chair Karol Shekhter MAIL YOUR GIFT Krissy Caldwell Jacobs ’98, MS Marjan Daneshmand Christina Boynton Marina Marrelli La Jolla Country Day School Sandra Coufal Laura Kelleher, MS Angela DeJarnette Corinna Casey Co-Chair Office of Philanthropy Rachel Herman Ellen Landers, LS Elizabeth Fried Maisha Cobb Rebecca Brewer 9490 Genesee Avenue Lisa Kanetake Gina Laws, MS Judy Fuller Angela Hart Suzi Cohen La Jolla, CA 92037 Limor Rabie Tracey Little, US Briana Gallo Miriam Haughey Ladan Daneshmand Sheenoo Sharma Alaleh Miremadi, US Emmie Haught Make checks payable to Dawn Holman Janet Doak Lailani Mirkazemi, US Liz Holiday La Jolla Country Day School Laura Irvin Tricia Estrada Amy Muzquiz, US Becky Howe Lisa Kanetake Seetha Gangadharan TORREY Heather Muns-Socol, MS Ammy Jorgenson Ellen Landers George Gomez MAKE YOUR GIFT ONLINE TOASTMASTERS Jenna Stein, MS Muniba Khan Gina Laws Karol Shekhter MAKE A GIFT OF STOCK Jacobs ’98 Lorri Sulpizio, US Diana Knickrehm www.ljcds.org/giving Melissa Levin Yuriko Anton Kathryn Lindlan Karin Toranto, MS Michelle Lord First Republic Securities Co., LLC Geoffrey Longenecker Lisa and Ben Arnold Todd Lineback Lindsay Van Winkle, LS Marina Minasian LJCDS ACCT#33L-012359 Alaleh Miremadi Christina Boynton Patricia Mogul Anna Wang, US Patricia Mogul Pershing LLC DTC #0443 Chantal Reed Angela DeJarnette Alex Myszkowski Jing Zeng, US Sheenoo Sharma Jenna Stein Please notify the philanthropy Lisa Kanetake Gary Pierce Michelle Sun Lorri Sulpizio office of your transfer at Geoff Longenecker Sharon Risse Anna Yip-Wei Karin Toranto [email protected] Marina Marrelli Lindsay Van Winkle Zia Rady Rebecca Twomey Lucy Smith Conroy ’90 Lindsay Van Winkle Jenna Stein Carlie Ward IN MATCHING REPORT ON GIVING DISCLAIMER Sue Zhong MATCHING GIFTS GIFTS IN Lindsay Van Winkle $74,405 2019–2020 Many local and national companies The Report on Giving recognizes gifts received in the will match employees’ charitable MATCHING fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Every donations, doubling your impact! GIFT effort has been made to avoid errors, misspellings 37 COMPANIES and omissions. If, however, an error has been made, To learn if your company will match KEY: your contribution, please visit please accept our sincerest apology and notify the LS Lower School AVERAGE MS Middle School www.ljcds.org/giving. MATCH GIFT philanthropy office [email protected] US Upper School $1,815 so that we may correct our records. Thank you.

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Philanthropy at LJCDS OFFICE OF Alumni, parents of alumni, current parents, grandparents, friends, faculty and staff give back to the school PHILANTHROPY in a myriad of ways, furthering the unparalleled spirit of philanthropy that lies at the core of LJCDS. MARK FULLER, a lifer from the class of A La Jolla Country Day School education requires two funding streams: tuition 1980, and his wife, Judy, showcase and philanthropy. This has been true since our founding by Louise Balmer in the generosity that defines the 1926. As the school’s fundraising arm, the Office of Philanthropy partners with Torrey community. parents and grandparents of current students and alumni, as well as alumni, faculty/ REFLECTION BY MARK FULLER ’80 P’25 staff, students and friends to raise funds to bridge what is known as “the gap” Giving back to LJCDS is my way of helping to ensure that the school has the resources to invest in the long term so between what tuition covers and the cost of an ljcds education. Most, if not all, that it is prepared to serve future generations of children. independent schools share this financial model, from the East Coast to the West It has been nearly 50 years since I was first enrolled at LJCDS, and the history of the school goes back nearly twice Coast. As Torreys, we believe in the power of philanthropy at school, in the that long. community, across the country and around the world to make real, measurable When I attended the school, Regents Road was then a dirt road, and the land at the corner of Regents Road and and positive change and to ensure that our students are becoming the change- Genesee Avenue wasn’t yet part of the campus. Over the agents of tomorrow. years, under the stewardship of caring and capable leaders, the school has continually invested in the infrastructure necessary to grow and strengthen its foundation. In the 1970s, the physical resources weren’t anything close to what they have today. Even as the new buildings have magnificently transformed the physical campus, I believe the faculty and administrative leadership’s commitment to each child’s well-being remains the most 300+ 175+ 127 extraordinary feature of the LJCDS experience. I have STUDENTS HAVE STUDENTS HAVE BROADENED THEIR HORIZONS BY ATTENDING STUDENTS HAVE GROWN AS GLOBAL PARTICIPATED IN EVENTS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE CITIZENS BY TRAVELING WITH witnessed this continuity firsthand, as one of our sons THE AWARD-WINNING IN CITIZENSHIP’S (CEC) PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAN DIEGO THEIR PEERS ON CEC-SUPPORTED (Luke ’25) is now retracing my steps through the Middle TORREY MOCK DIPLOMACY COUNCIL. THIS INCLUDES A VISIT TO THE U.S.– GLOBAL EDUCATION TRIPS TO School. All of us who care about the school and believe in TRIAL AND TORREY MEXICO BORDER WITH BORDER ANGEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BELIZE, BOTSWANA, CHINA, MODEL UNITED DULCE GARCIA AND A RECEPTION WITH INTERNATIONAL IRELAND, THE NETHERLANDS, its promise to “inspire greatness for a better world” are HELP US GROW OUR LEGACY NATIONS TEAMS. WOMEN OF COURAGE AWARDEE NAW K’NYAW PAW. PANAMA, PERU AND ZAMBIA. called to support the school’s leadership to help fulfill their FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS vision of making the school a beacon for another 100 years. When LJCDS families and alumni have the capacity To learn more or to make a gift, visit to give back, it demonstrates the school’s mission of www.ljcds.org/giving or contact Katie Sigeti ’06, social responsibility by benefiting the whole community. philanthropy manager of alumni programs, at DESIGN & INNOVATION THE TORREY EXPLORERS FUND My family moves in service to the world, and we believe [email protected]. PROGRAM LJCDS’S VENTURE CAPITAL FUND philanthropy is one logical and deliberate vehicle toward INSPIRING, FOR DESIGN & INNOVATION. social justice. INCORPORATES COMPUTER SCIENCE, THOUGHT- IN 2020 ALONE, THREE LJCDS LJCDS.ORG/GIVING ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND BUSINESS, PROVOKING STUDENTS WON DESIGN & INNOVATION ALLOWING STUDENTS TO TAKE FULL-TIME GUEST COMPETITIONS; 100% MORE THAN D&I CLASSES YEAR AFTER YEAR. 35 SPEAKERS COMPETITOR SCHOOLS.

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