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visit our website for details on these and other events:

www.mercyhsb.com

Sense & Sensibility Tri-School Fall Play at Serra October 26, 27; November 2, 3 at 7:30pm

A Taste and Take EventWine, Spirits & Food at Kohl MansionFriday, November 16 at 7pm

Admission Open HouseSunday, November 18, 1-4pm

Christmas at KohlWednesday, November 28, 5-9pm

Winter Chorale Concert Mercy High Schooltuesday, December 4 at 7pm Winter Dance Concert Skyline College Theater thursday, December 6 at 7pm Tri-School Spring Musical Serra High School March 29, 30; April 5, 6 at 7:30pm

Spring Open House Monday, April 29 at 4pm

Spring Dance ConcertSkyline College Theater Wednesday, May 1 at 7pm

Making a Difference Benefit Dinner SF Airport Marriott Waterfront, Burlingame thursday, May 2 at 6:30pm

Spring Chorale Concert Mercy High Schooltuesday, May 7 at 7:30pm

Mercy ArtsFest Wednesday, May 15 at 5pm

Baccalaureate Mass Our Lady of Angels Church Saturday, June 1 at 7pm

Graduation St. Ignatius Church (USF)Sunday, June 2 at 2pm

Fall play Meetup at Jack's San MateoOctober 27, 2018 • 5-6:30pm

Mix and mingle prior to the Saturday night performance of Sense & Sensibility,

tri-School productions' fall play.

Alumnae Singers at Christmas at KohlNovember 28, 2018 • 5-9pm

Join Mercy alumnae and serenade Christmas at Kohl guests with holiday carols as they shop. 2-3 rehearsals prior to event; dates tBD.

Winter Alumnae + MOMA Social at Kohl Mansion

December 17, 2018 • 6-8pmAlumnae and moms of alumnae are invited to our

holiday mixer. Enjoy small bites and wine, along with holiday-themed arts & crafts activities.

Must be 21 to attend.

Day of Service at Fort FunstonJanuary 21, 2019

team up with Campus Ministry and current students for a day of giving back at Fort Funston in

San Francisco.

For more information contact Jamila Sinlao Zanette ‘04, Alumnae Relations Manager, [email protected]

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cOvER PhOTO: Dania Sohail ‘18 and friends walk up through the underclassmen honor guard after their last liturgy.

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this is a very special year for the Sisters of Mercy. In 1843 - 175 years ago - Mother Frances Xavier Warde arrived in Pittsburgh, PA, founding of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Nearly 11 years later, 25-year old Sister Mary Baptist Russell led eight Sisters west. In 1854 they disembarked from a steamship in San Francisco to begin their ministry in the Bay Area. they established hospitals and opened schools from the peninsula to Sacramento.

When we talk to our girls about the early days of the Sisters of Mercy, we find ourselves focusing on the traits the Sisters embodied: care, compassion, action, persistence, and resilience. Our girls excel in academics, community service, athletics, and other activities because of the persistence, compassion, and resilience that they possess.

In this issue of the Oaks you will meet alumnae, current students, and faculty who embody all the traits exhibited by those early pioneering Sisters. We honor their unique achievements! As we celebrate this 175th anniversary, may we all strive to follow in the footsteps of Mother Frances and Baptist Russell, and bring Mercy to our world, our country, and our communities.

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FROm OUR STUDENT bODy OFFIcERSThis year, we intend to lead and inspire the community in

a positive direction with our theme, Be the Change. Our inspiration is Mahatma Gandhi’s quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world”, which we interpret as striving to be a generation that challenges societal standards by staying true to our beliefs. We want to embrace diversity, celebrate a holistic definition of beauty, and further develop our supportive Mercy community and strong sisterhood.

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On Campus 4

Athletics 8

Mission 10

Academics 12

Graduation 14

Summer trips 18

Strategic Plan 20

Making A Difference 22

the Mercy Fund 24

Annual Report 26

Alumnae 37

In Memoriam 45

Mercy Events 46

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ON CAMPUS ON CAMPUS

Career DayLast spring Mercy welcomed alumnae, parents, and friends of Mercy for Career Day 2018! We had representation in a wide variety of fields, from healthcare and law enforcement to technology and financial management. the professionals hosted roundtables with three different student groups, to allow students to engage in a range of career discussions.

topics included day-to-day activities of the job, including highlights and hardships of their field and specific roles. they discussed paths to get into a certain field, and the personal strengths, passion, and skills required to succeed. the roundtables wrapped up with insider advice for interested students and Q&A. We are so grateful to our community for participating and exposing Mercy students to different potential career paths!

Students Speak Out Against Gun violenceIn March, Mercy students joined thousands across the country in speaking out against gun violence.

In response to student requests for a walkout, and as part of our mission as a Mercy school committed to the Sisters of Mercy's Critical Concern of Nonviolence, students, faculty, and family participated in a learn-in and walk-out. to educate themselves, raise awareness, and encourage action, students and faculty developed a program

that incorporated all perspectives on topics such as the 2nd Amendment, rights of hunters, gun control, police safety, causes of violence, and more. The March began in the Mansion courtyard, proceeded past Marian Oaks for encouragement from the Sisters, and on to El Camino Real where participants observed a moment of silence for the victims of the parkland shooting. Hundreds of cars honked their support as they passed. participation in the march was optional, and some students and faculty stayed to write letters to elected officials to voice their opinions. the activities and advocacy of March 14th were important supplements to classroom instruction, and honor the Sisters of Mercy’s continued legacy of social and political activism.

The Sisters at marian Oaks show solidarity and cheered us on

mercy says ‘Never Again’Wellness Week was created as a way to help address high stress levels before finals, and usually consists of fun ways for students to relax during lunches and/or Collaboration, coupled with an advisory lesson designed to help them prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for their finals. All the activities are student-selected, so they reflect ways the girls prefer to unwind. Last spring, activities chosen by the Wellness Week planning Committee included:

• A “Self-Care Fair” with face painting, Mandala coloring, and making lanyards, lavender sachets, spa masks, and slime

• the “take-What-You-Need Wall”, where students created thoughtful, positive, post-it notes to share with one another

• A Friday afternoon ice cream social on the green • puppy play day, where faculty brought their dogs for students

to cuddle and play with during lunch and break time

Advisory lessons included reminders about good study skills and strategies, as well as suggestions for managing finals-related stress. Many students struggle to make time for self-care around finals, so it is very helpful to provide opportunities for fun and relaxation on campus!

Clockwise: lanyards, “Take-What-You-Need-Wall”, face painting, and Mercy Pups

OvERCOMING OvERWHELM: Supporting the Future of Our Youth Mercy teamed up with Fusion Academy to host a panel discussion with mental health and community education professionals about the pressures students face, and how we can help counteract the effects. Attendees learned about the latest research and techniques to address overwhelm, ‘interrupt’ patterns of behavior, and build resilience in the face of academic and social pressures. parents also received valuable advice on how to model healthy skill sets for youth. Panelists: psychotherapists and authors Lee Daniel Kravetz, LMFT, and Carol Langlois, PhD, and community engagement director Mary Hofstedt, Ed.M. Not pictured, Moderator Charlene Margot, M.A., a parent and community education advocate.

Last year, the office of Student Life worked hard to coordinate a Speaker Series for our parents and community members. We consider parents and guardians our partners in education, and wanted to fulfill requests for resources and best practices. We hosted an education series, with a workshop in the winter, and panel discussion in the spring. the program was a successful pilot that we hope to build on!

CYNtHIA KLEIN: Ally Parenting Cynthia Klein led a workshop on transforming conflict into cooperation, and offered solutions and strategies while humorously sharing her own experiences. Her Ally parenting philosophy empowers parents to lead by example, and provides a concrete and hope-filled path to turn family conflicts into effective, collaborative discussions.

Speaker Series

Wellness WeekTwice a year before exams, Mercy hosts Wellness Week - supported by the Counseling Department, organized and led by students.


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mercy Dance treated us to a dazzling evening spectacular with the bright lights, dramatic numbers, and iconic Broadway

tunes of ‘Showstoppers’.

SAVE the DATE

Winter chorale concerttuesday, December 4 - 7pm

Winter Dance concert thursday, December 6 - 7pm

Tri-School Spring musical March 29, 30, April 5, 6 - 7:30pm

Spring Dance concert Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 7pm

Spring chorale concert tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 7:30pm

mercy ArtsFest Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 5pm

What do Jason Mraz, the Beatles, Coldplay, the Greatest Showman, and a Renaissance composer all have in common? They all have songs that were featured in the spring chorale concert!

Artsfest is Mercy’s annual art show for students in ceramics, studio art, and photography to showcase their work. Artistic creativity was displayed throughout their exceptional and diverse projects.

CrEATIVE eNriChMeNtMercy offers diverse opportunities for experiential learning in visual and performing arts (vpA). Students are fully immersed in their art at a high level, with many Mercy classes modeled after college programs to go beyond mastering the techniques of their chosen medium. Students are challenged to be active participants in expression and grow in their artistry. In the performing arts, they learn to work together, collaborate, and depend on one another in ensemble pieces. Last spring, the Mercy community enjoyed culminating concerts, performances, and shows that demonstratred students’ growth!

West Side Story debuted for the first time on the Tri-School Productions stage for the spring musical. Mercy senior

Isabella torre ‘18 played the lead role of Maria, alongside students from Mercy,

Serra, and Notre Dame. the beloved musical has inspired generations of

theater fans with its heart-wrenching tale of star-crossed lovers.

6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls are invited to participate in Mercy’s

“Fabulous Works of Art” art competition held at Mercy High

School Burlingame!

Fabulous Works ofArta Mercy High School Art Contest

Wed., March 20, 2019

Join us for


WEST BAY AtHELEtIC LEAGUE All-League SelectionsWINtERBASKEtBALL 1st Team: Mia Calsada Honorable Mention: Kate McHale

SOCCEr WBAL Skyline Division player of Year Forward of the Year: Sara Bermudez Midfielder of the Year: Maddy Bonilla Defender of the Year: Giana Zamagni1st team: Elizabeth Bermudez, Isabel Bojorquez-Emmons, Caroline Callagy, Jayden Pineda2nd team: Alexa Ulrich, tori WeiHonorable Mention: Genevive Flieder, Kristina Frey

SpRINGSOFtBALL1st team: Hailey Armstrong, ryan Galea2nd team: Bella Arterio, Riley RodriquezHonorable mention: Isabel Bojorques-Emmons

LACrOSSE 2nd team: Kathleen NapierHonorable Mention: Maya McGee

SWIMMINGHonorable Mention: Jennifer Ye

tRACK AND FIELDHonorable Mention: Angela Giusto

GAA GIRLS AtHLEtIC ASSOCIAtIONGAA's goal is to host events during collaboration period to get students up and moving around during the day, and promote school spirit. Some ideas for this year’s events are motivational guest speakers, a kickball tournament, and capture the flag! GAA also hosts the annual Breast Cancer Awareness events in the fall.

Senior Athlete of the Year KATHLEEN NApIErKathleen Napier was a stand out athlete who played soccer and lacrosse all four years of her high school career. For the varsity soccer team, she contributed in multiple positions, and her strength

proved to be her versatility. She played offense, defense, and even secured a victory while filling in at goalkeeper. Her senior leadership helped the team to a CCS quarter final appearance.

the lone senior on varsity Lacrosse, Kathleen was the Captain of a young team. She set a Mercy record of the individual points scored in a single game with 13 goals. She was named 2nd Team All League in lacrosse by the WBAL Division. Kathleen has worked diligently to improve her skills so that she can play at Birmingham Southern College in Alabama this fall.

ON CAMPUS ON CAMPUS

SchOLAR Athlete Stats

175 scholar athletes in the 2017-18 school year

Of the 175, 34% have a 4.0 or above.

85% of all athletes

participating at Mercy had a 3.0 GPA or above.

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• varsity Soccer went undefeated in league play and qualified for the CCS play-offs. Mercy players were recognized as Forward of the Year (Sara Bermudez ‘18), Midfielder of the Year (Maddy Bonilla ‘20) and Defender of the Year (Giana Zamagni ‘19).

• varsity Basketball advanced to the CCS play-offs with a huge improvement over the previous year’s record.

• Song Pom went undefeated in every competition they entered this past year, culminating in Championship titles at both the State and National Jamz competitions.

• Mercy Lyrical also undefeated this year, won both State and National Championship titles at Jamz. Moreover, Coach Gary Ferguson was honored with a choreography award at Jamz State, and the team took home a Level Championship at Nationals.

• Mercy Cheer was crowned National Champions in the varsity division of Jamz in Las vegas.

• Mercy Hip Hop finished 2nd in the State Jamz championship and then followed with an impressive 2nd place at Jamz Nationals

• Gymnastics placed 3rd for GpA among all the schools that compete in gymnastics with a cumulative GpA of 3.5619. Youki Miyoshi finished an impressive 7th place amongst all gymnasts in the CCS finals.

• Lacrosse player Kathleen Napier ‘18 broke the Mercy school record for goals scored in a single game. Kathleen broke the record with 11 goals scored and then broke her own record with 13 goals the very next game.

• Softball improved on last year’s record to qualify for the CCS playoffs for the 3rd straight year.

• Swim had 21 personal-bests recorded at the League Finals Swim trials.

• track & Field had a total of 26 personal records established at the end-of-season Trials and Finals. Jv track & Field finished in an impressive 2nd place at League Finals, highlighted by 1st place finishes by Charlotte Liberty ‘21 in the 200, and Asupa Mila ‘21 taking 1st in both the Discus and Shot put.

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SprING BrEAK IMMErSION TrIpthe Spring Break immersion trip to Sacramento, Chico, and Orland was an engaging, informative success! they visited with students at Leataate Floyd Elementary's after-school program sponsored by Mercy Housing. the program provides a safe place for at-risk youth, and helps them improve reading skills to position themselves for success. they toured Loaves and Fishes, an extensive compound and program providing social services to meet the needs of the homeless, and then harvested asparagus at a community supported agriculture farm in Chico. Last, they helped with major projects at Farm Sanctuary whose mission is to rescue farm animals and to educate the public on the inhumane treatment in many commercial farms. After the hard work was completed, students had fun playing with the goats in the open field.

Mission & SERvICE

LA YOuTH DAY

Ms. Simonetti and Ms. Flaherty have been taking students to the LA Youth Day for over seven years. This

trip gives Mercy students an opportunity to express their faith with 14,000 other students from all over the country. they spend the day listening to presentations

about living as a young woman of faith and being a leader in their community. They also get to attend

a youth-led mass with the Archbishop of Los Angeles presiding.

prODIGAL SON prOjECTin religion i freshmen students completed a reflection and artistic interpretation of the well-known parable. they considered the meaning and what lessons they got from

the story, and then created modern and varied representations of how the message might be illustrated in their own lives. Image by Katarina Fontana ‘21

SErVICE LEArNING CLASSIn senior year, Mercy offers a unique opportunity for students to go out into the Burlingame/San Mateo community once a week and facilitate learning off campus during the school day. the Service Learning Class is a year-long religion course that combines essential tenets of Catholic social teachings and the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns. in the beginning of the school year, students choose a site - a senior center, nursery or elementary school - that they visit weekly for the duration of the school year. The class is unique in its level of commitment, and teaches perseverance and dedication as students become known as members of their new organization’s community.

At the end of the year, students reflect on their experiences and what the organization offers to the community. Groups create a movie trailer designed to ‘sell’ other students on volunteering for their site. they are encouraged to think critically about organizational strengths and challenges, and if their placement was a good fit.

With a focus on reflection and faith formation, Mercy’s Religion classes are relational and growth-oriented. Over four years, each lesson builds off the previous one - freshmen and sophomores develop understanding of the Catholic foundation, juniors build on their personal moral framework, and seniors look outward through Service Learning and reflection on a societal level. At Mercy we welcome students with differing religious beliefs and traditions, which enliven our conversations and give students a broader world-view, leading to a greater understanding of others.

WOMEN SAINTS TED TALKSFor a major project in Religion II, students created a tED-style presentation to feature a woman saint. A key component of the presentation was to depict the conversion story of their chosen saint in a comic strip. the class used apps such as Comics Head to help make their comics, which made it fun and less intimidating for students to create artful presentations! Image of St. Catherine of Siena by Madison Landaverde ‘20, Gabriella Martinez ‘20.

Sandy Flaherty, Mercy’s Director of Catholic Identity and Religious Studies teacher, has published an informative and guiding resource for families considering a Catholic education. Why Choose Catholic Education? is an editorial designed to educate parents on how Catholic education is distinct from other learning environments. it includes a summary of the theological foundation of Catholic identity and educational principles within a Catholic school community, as well as examples of how our Catholic theological framework at Mercy Burlingame provides a holistic, student-centered, values-based, and academically driven education for young people.

Intentionally brief and summative, Ms. Flaherty’s editorial is a high-level view of the benefits of a Catholic education, and, more specifically, a Mercy education. She relates complex concepts to identifiable practices at Mercy Burlingame to illustrate how the theoretical is put into action. Not simply a resource for parents, Why Choose Catholic Education? describes the Mission that all on campus work toward every day. It illustrates how a Catholic, faith-based education offers a good deal more than a diploma; it offers vision, direction, and purpose. We invite you to read it on the Mercy website at www.mercyhsb.com/faith-service


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Windows & Mirrors BOOK CLUBIn the spring, Sarah Murphy, Library Resources Coordinator, organized the Windows and Mirrors Book Club! A summer reading program for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, it was established to encourage reading for fun. Faculty and staff selected books that either mean something special to them, or that they had been looking forward to reading, and led a book club meeting in August. the books reflected the Club’s theme of being a window into another person's life, or a mirror of your own life, and were varied in topic, genre, style and even presentation - including a couple of graphic novels too! the discussions were spirited and covered a lot of ground. One of our book groups even had the author come to visit. The girls were interested to read about other people's lives, and enjoyed reading for the fun of it!

Liz Barthe was the voice of our French program for over 30 years prior to her retirement. She lead many trips to the Basque Country of France with excursions to Paris. Loved by her students

and colleagues, Liz has been the World Languages Department chair, a calm and practical presence on Academic Council and a devotee of very dark roast coffee.

Patsy Ohata brought American Sign Language to the forefront at Mercy. In her 23 years, she took ASL beyond the classroom to become a presence at Baccalaureate Mass, the Tools for Schools

summer classes, and many other events, introducing a vital new language at Mercy. Her choreography of many ASL performances showcased her past experience as a dancer.

Susan roughgarden taught History for 13 years at Mercy. Her love of the subject made her classes special, particularly sharing her own experiences of growing up in the Washington DC area.

Susan was the moderator for the Equality Club, helping the students to find their voices and become advocates for their beliefs. She also moderated the Junior Statesmen of America, encouraging Mercy girls to become involved in the public arena and hone their skills as effective speakers and activists.

The Memory projectFor the last nine years, students in Honors Art III have participated in the Memory project - a nonprofit organization that invites art teachers and their students to create portraits for youth around the world who have faced substantial challenges. this year the portraits

were delivered to children in Puerto rico, a gesture of support after enduring Hurricane Maria. The intention for the portraits is to make the children feel valued and important, to know that people care about their well being and acknowledge their

resilience. For the Mercy students, it is an opportunity to creatively gain global awareness and practice kindness.

the Memory project sends photographs and Mercy students paint portraits from the photos. they learned about puerto Rico’s history and culture, and about the devastation inflicted by Hurricane Maria. Each Mercy student wrote a short note to their portrait recipient (in Spanish) to convey their support and encouragement.

A fond farewellBELOvED tEACHERS REtIREAT MErCY

Mercy is committed to the growth of our teachers-investing significant time, energy, and financial resources into professional development in order to stay closely connected to educational best practices. Faculty are challenged to continuously learn, improve, and develop innovative ways to engage our students!

three years ago, Mercy made its largest investment in professional learning by retaining Knowing technologies (Kt), an Edtech consulting company that provides training on strategic technology implementation. Kt works one-on-one with individual teachers to improve their comfort, confidence, and overall fluency with technology

Kirsten McKay (English) uses the the review platform Writable to break down essays prompts into approachable tasks for students. The exercise makes essay-writing less intimidating, and allows her students to provide feedback to each other. the platform also incorporates self review which helps improve writing skills. this editing process allows students to reflect on their work in real time, and make adjustments that they might not have caught themselves.

Student view of the

assessment dashboardtom Wootten (Social Studies) is using Touchcast for student videos, integrating green screen technology for multimedia presentations. In his propaganda project, students learn about communication techniques and employing core tenets of persuasion theory in order to achieve a desired outcome. They analyze

how various propaganda techniques are used to influence their behavior, and how social media was used in the 2016 election to influence prospective voters.

Kirk Demlinger (Algebra) ‘pre-loads’ lessons using the video platform EDpuzzle - his students watch the lecture as homework and then complete the traditional

‘homework’ together in class. EDpuzzle gives him analytics on the students’ progress on the video lesson, which helps him to hold them accountable for their learning,

INNOvATION

use and integration. this intensive, individualized training has changed the landscape of instruction at Mercy, so that teachers become coaches and students become empowered learners. In addition, Mercy Administration hosts interdisciplinary faculty sessions and encourages peer teaching to promote a culture of collaboration.

this year, Mercy founded an Instructional Innovation team that now consists of 7 faculty members who engage in weekly planning sessions with Kt. the individuals on the team are working to a point where they can teach their colleagues and become models of innovation themselves. Ultimately, the goal is to empower teachers to be passionate about their subjects and tools, and to share their passion in a way that elicits dynamic student outcomes.

Importantly, technology itself is not the focus of innovation at Mercy. the objective is to understand the benefits that technology can provide to the students, so that students can lead and own their learning. Mercy’s innovation goals coincide with a larger education trend permeating the industry of reimagining what teaching looks like -- where learning and classrooms are student-centered, and teachers leverage strategies and digital tools to further engage students and deepen their learning. Mercy faculty are actively experimenting and innovating, paving the way in the Edtech space to redesign the learning experience.

Students feature Mr. Wootten in a ‘Campaign Ad’ using a green screen.


Gianna Marie DeranieriGianna raeAnn Disco Sydney DozierJosephine Jean DugoniLuna Marie Mazen FakhouriWenhui FangCarmen Melinda FrickerTeresa GamboaAngela Grace GollhoferYuan GuiJordan Sofia HanksKatherina Fredrica HaveaKatherine Leann JensenArlayna Lee Kanerebecca Emily KruljacKolotile Fakaolakifanga LataimuaGrace LeafKiana Nicole Loo

Katherine Faith McGeeAlyssa Fouts MercadoSofia S. MilanteEmma Nicole MillerMarla Jane MobratenMadeline Oblea MoralesPaulina Carole MoreartyErin patrice MurphyMaeve Culligan MurphySara MustafaCaroline Kristina NagyKathleen Elizabeth NapierCatherine Hien NguyenKiley Monique O’BrienKasey Marie O’ConnellJanae Christine OllertonEvangelica Sanchez OngDaisy Michelle Paulsen

Melissa Jo PellizzariMelissa Diane SaccomanAlexandria Danielle SaenzMegan Lauren SamnPerla SanchezMichelle Jennifer SkalnyiDania Faysal SohailWuying TangKendall Marie ThomasSydney Michelle Thomasisabella Maria TorreNatalie totahYingqi WangAmadis vivas WelchKristina Elizabeth WherryErika Frances ZaroGabrielle Zaslove

C ongratulations C lass of 2018!

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C ongratulations C lass of 2018!

Mercy Highest Honors

Natalie TotahSister Mary Gariel Award for Excellencein SportsmanshipSaint Mary’s College

Emma millerBoard of Directors Award for Academic Excellence • Outstand-ing Academic Achieve-ment Award in STEM • Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Computer ScienceTrinity university

Academic Achievement Awards

Katrina clausingMother Baptist Russell Service AwardCal poly San Luis Obispo

Theresa chanSister Amy Bayley Leadership Award• Outstanding Academic Achievement in World LanguagesuC Davis

Grace colloraMercy High School Head of School’s Award for General ExcellenceSaint Mary’s College

Janae OllertonOutstanding Academic Achievement Award in Performing Artsutah State university

madeline moralesOutstanding Academic Achievement Award in Visual Artsuniversity of San Francisco

Sara bermudezOutstanding Academic Achievement Award in Social StudiesBrown university

Lia DelucchiOutstanding Academic Achievement Award in ReligionCal poly San Luis Obispo

Kiley O’brienOutstanding Academic Achievement Award in EnglishuC Santa Cruz

Wuying Ivy TangOutstanding Academic Achievement Award in Mathematicsuniversity of Illinois at urbana-Champaign

Amanda AquilioOutstanding Academic Achievement Award in Life ScienceuC Davis

Andrea isabel AlmonteAmanda Sophia AquilioOlivia Ana BenedettiSara Alexis BermudezSarah Grace BolandMuriel Amorie ButlerKathleen Eileen CarolanLiea ChanTheresa Yan-Wing ChanMengyuan ChenJulia ChopoffNatasha Lindsey Maree ClarkKatrina Marie ClausingGrace Elizabeth ColloraAngelina Marie CortezEmma rose CuriaLia Angela Delucchi

mengyuan chenOutstanding Academic Achievement Award in Physical ScienceuC San Diego

Emma millerVAleDiCtOriAN Trinity university

Emma curiaSAlUtAtOriAN

Cal poly San Luis Obispo


San Diego State

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This map represents a sample of the colleges and universities 2018 Mercy graduates were accepted. Visit our website to view the full list of acceptances

at www.mercyhsb.com/academics

Boston College

NYu

Fordham university of Oregon

uC Davis

university of Washington

Creighton

university of Colorado,

Boulderuniversity ofMelbourne

university of California,

Los AngelesBaylor

Florida Institute of Technology

university of Wyoming

Michigan Stateuniversity of Illinois

Northeastern

Brown

Villanova

Embry riddle

Santa Clara

American

BoiseState

university of Arizona

Cal poly

BrighamYoung

pitzer

rochester Institute of Technology

Trinity

Xavier

university of Nevada, reno

Lynchburg College

Montana State,

Bozeman

Seton Hall

Congratulations to the Class of 2018!The small but mighty class of 76 girls in Mercy’s Class of 2018 received over $6.7 million in scholarships.Students are attending 42 different colleges in 13 different states.

Gonzaga

Miami university of

Alaska, Anchorage


FeAtUre FeAtUre

IMMErSION TrIp TO CHICAGOMercy students went on a service trip to Misericordia in Chicago with Ms. Connolly and Mr. Diaz, where they worked alongside the residents baking, making art, folding laundry, and other daily activities. this was a very moving and transformational experience for the students. they came to view people with intellectual disabilities with compassion, and as people filled with joy and hope like themselves. the students also bonded with each other through daily reflections, touring the sites of Chicago, and sharing meals together. This was an unforgettable learning experience by all.

ArTS TrIpthe vpA Department’s educational, fun-filled, two-week European excursion isn’t limited to any class, subject, or discipline. the twenty three students and three chaperones learned about culture, history, the arts, Catholicism, and fashion through three countries!

the trip started in London where they took a sightseeing tour of the city, and explored Windsor Castle to learn about the area’s historical significance and its role in the British Crown. they took in the arts, attending a performance of Dreamgirls in the West End (London’s version of Broadway), and took a Harry Potter tour to see where the literary series came to life on the big screen.

in Paris, they saw the major sights from a boat tour on the Seine River. they learned about France’s rich history of art and architecture at the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral, and enjoyed the centuries-old sculptures and paintings and beautiful gardens of versailles. the delicious French food, especially the delicate croissants and pastries, was a highlight of the trip!

In Italy, the group experienced the unique city of venice, exploring the waterways with a gondola ride and touring St. Mark’s and the palace. Rome was an especially significant stop - they toured the vatican museums, viewed the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, and visited St. peters where they saw the entombments of the great popes. they toured the Colosseum and the old Roman temple ruins, learning their history and significance in the daily life of ancient Romans. the trip ended on the southern coast of italy in Sorrento, with vistas from Mount vesuvius to the island of Capri.

FrANCEFrench language students took a summer trip to France to immerse themselves in the language and culture. They stayed with host families in the countryside, where they practiced their French and experienced the local way of life. Students also spent time in Paris visiting the historical and cultural sites, and even got to watch the semi-finals of the World Cup - which France went on to win!

“I feel very fortunate that i got to share

this experience with my classmates. i am

happy I got to discover different cultural

activities and learn the history of the area and

the peoples’ way of life.” ~ Ellen Lahey, ‘19

“Our time spent in Basque Country was full of adventures and learning. Whether we were hiking the pyrenees Mountains, traversing the France-Spain border to view the picturesque Bayfront of San Sebastián, or watching the sunset on the Grande plage of Biarritz, each moment was exciting and each scene was beautiful.” ~ Emerson Dawes, ‘19

“this experience is meant to be a trip of a lifetime for many of the girls to see differences in culture, touch the architecture that they have only seen in books, visit the roots of the Catholic church, and create new friendship with other Mercy girls that they didn’t really know before.” - Randall Watts, Chaperone

photos by Emerson Dawes ‘19

MErCY LEADErSHIp CONFErENCEMembers of the SBO Leadership team took a trip to philadelphia to attend a Mercy Leadership Conference. thirteen different Mercy schools from across the country attended, and two schools came all the way from Ireland! the girls focused on learning and building their personal leadership styles. they made friends and were able to share ideas for student events and fundraisers.

“We learned that though every Mercy School works differently, they always come back and connect to the mission of Catherine McAuley.” -Cate Rocheleau ‘19, SBO Vice President


FeAtUre FeAtUre

How, in the next 5 years, can we thrive as a school with strong academic excellence and living our mission?

this was our focus question as we began a mission-oriented strategic planning process for Mercy’s future. While we would study academics, activities, athletics, admission, fundraising, and many more topics, our primary focus was how we would keep our mission, our core values, and our Mercy heritage front and center.

We wanted the strategic plan to be action-oriented, not a long study that would end up in a binder, dusty on a bookshelf. We wanted to involve all Mercy constituencies – alumnae, faculty, staff, parents and students – who could help to develop practical plans to benefit the students and the school.

We engaged the Center for Strategic Facilitation, a group known for assisting in the development of plans that are participatory and results-oriented. the process

was lead by a Design Team consisting of Head of School - Karen Hanrahan, Assistant Head of School for Academics - Lauren Conklin, Assistant Head of School for Student Life - Claire Rietmann-Grout ’04, along with leaders from the Center for Strategic Facilitation. Over 40 volunteers from all Mercy constituencies agreed to be part of this 6-month long process.

The ProcessA Launch Meeting opened the planning process, in which the group got to know one another and each person’s relationship with Mercy. We looked at key indicators that have led to Mercy’s successes and determined what we learned from our past that could help us positively address our future needs.

the next step was practical visioning. We looked at trends, paradigms, and approaches emerging in the field of education, and explored what we wanted in see in place at Mercy High School in 2022. the planning group looked at everything from holistic, student-centered education and our facilities, to career exploration and creating the next generation of empowered women leaders.

We also looked at the roadblocks and contradictions that could potentially prevent us from achieving our 2022 vision. the group examined stakeholder interests and expectations, competing priorities, disparate objectives, logistical challenges, and much more. the discussions were thorough, open, and honest.

We then began to look at Strategic Directions, answering the question, “What innovative, substantial actions will move us toward our vision?” A list of four key areas began to emerge.

Community InputAfter the key Strategic Directions were developed by the Strategic planning Committee it was time to get input from outside the group. Faculty and staff spent time in a faculty meeting reacting to the Directions and making suggestions. During a collaboration period, we invited the students to share their thoughts - they filled every table in the cafeteria to look at the committee’s ideas and to share their own about the future of Mercy. On a Saturday morning we invited parents, alumnae, and Sisters of Mercy to gather and share their ideas. the input from all these meetings encouraged us to change some of the Strategic Directions and refine others.

OutcomesAfter much discussion, deliberation, and hard work by all members of the Strategic planning Committee, the following Strategic Directions were made part of the Mercy Strategic plan:

Engaging All Stakeholders

Strategic Planning

What’s nextLeaders have been appointed to chair committees that will address each of the four areas. These action-oriented groups will explore and lead the ideation, and will report regularly to the Strategic Planning Committee. As implementation plans are developed they will be incorporated into each of the key areas. We appreciate your support and participation as the work continues!

Looking at how we can reach out to and collaborate with each of our stakeholder groups in the most effective ways possible. the Stakeholder groups include parents, alumnae, parents of alumnae, Sisters of Mercy, the Burlingame community, schools and parishes and the Greater Bay Area Community.

Optimizing the Academic & Student Life Environment

in this area we will study the following:• Data Driven Programs – continuing to strengthen the academic

programs by incorporating data and technology• Nuturing Student Resilience – looking at school start and ending times,

social emotional programming and physical health• Reimaging Academic Requirements – partnering with colleges to

understand what they seek in students and evaluating Ap and other academic offerings in relation to what is best for the whole student

• Enhancing Athletics, Student Life and Community Service Programs – investigating the viability of our current programs and determining their future direction and possible additions

Funding Our visionEnsuring the future viability of the school by fundraising efforts that will make all this planning possible.• planning and executing a capital campaign for the construction of an

Athletic and Student Life Center on the campus• increasing and diversifying other fundraising strategies to enhance the

operations of the school, increase financial assistance and provide for specific projects

building for the FutureDeveloping plans for: • The Athletic and Student Life Center• Campus-wide improvements including science labs, art rooms, Mansion

maintenance and new bathrooms • Adapting classrooms to maximize teaching


MAKING a differenceScholarship Benefit Dinner

Oh, What A Night! It was a record breaking event with 374 attendees and raising more than $353,000!

We would like to express our deepest thanks to the generous sponsors and donors. 100% of all donations directly support Mercy students thanks to the Board of Directors who underwrote this dinner. It was inspiring to see the Board of Directors, Sisters, alumnae, parents, faculty, and friends of Mercy gather together in support of the Mercy Mission and to honor two long time faculty members, Eileen Horan and Mary Louise Castillo. These women have a combined 98 years of dedicated service to Mercy education, and were presented with the Catherine McAuley Award in recognition of their commitment to the vision of Catherine McAuley, the Sisters of Mercy and the education of young women.

the crowd was inspired by student speaker Gianna DeRaineri ‘18 who is now a freshman at the University of portland, School of Nursing. Special thanks to the Making A Difference Honorary Committee and Clifton Clark of the San Francisco Marriott Waterfront for their hard work, support, and generosity.

Making A Difference provides urgently needed tuition assistance giving bright young women the opportunity for a Mercy education.

Making A Difference Steering Committee—Cathy Dunleavy Rosaia ’72 - Chair, Kelli Benz, Joan Fitzpatrick, Carol Fraher, Mary Lund, Clare Pool Purpura ’75 and Caroline Romeo

“Words cannot express my thanks for your kind hearted generosity which has allowed me to stay at Mercy these past

four years. To each of you, my thanks for not what you have done for me, but what you have done for countless others. Your generous donations have made it possible for girls like me to have this wonderful experience.

Every girl who benefits from tuition assistance has a different story, yet we all have one desire in common…a desire to

attend Mercy and to become a member of this passionate and close knit community where every girl belongs to a second family. Thanks to your support our dreams are being fulfilled every day at Mercy. ” —Gianna DeRanieri ‘18

For details/reservations, visit www.mercyhsb.com/giving/mad or contact Mary Lund, Director of Advancement at

[email protected] or 650.762.1190.

Scholarship Benefit

MAKING a differenceyour gift will change a young woman’s life.

SAVE

THE

DATE!

Thur. May 2, 2019 • 6:00pm SF Airport Marriott Waterfront, Burlingame

Sr. Suzanne Toolan, RSm Beloved Chorale Teacher

Internationally Renowned Composer

STUDENT SPEAKER

margaret Dugoni Class of 2019

hONORING

GiViNG

Thank you, Making A Difference 2018 was an incredible success!


thank you for paying it forward! Our 3rd Annual Giving Day

was a great success with over $14,000 raised towards The mercy Fund!

Give every year. make an impact every day.

GiViNG GiViNG

HOW WILL YOur GIFT IMpACT MErCY?• You help Mercy maintain economic diversity: A robust

Annual Giving program reduces Mercy’s dependence on raising tuition, allowing us to keep tuition affordable and within the reach of a wider range of families.

• Your participation helps Mercy secure external funding: Strong participation in annual giving builds community, identifies solidarity, and can inspire significant gifts from external foundations. The philanthropic philosophy seems to be, “We support those organizations whose constituents believe in their programs enough to support them with an annual gift.”

How Mercy High School funds its operating budget:

Tuition and fees

Other sources of income

13%

87%

WHAT WILL YOur GIFT FuND?

Supplies for the Chemistry Lab. New equipment for athletic teams. Inspirational teachers that dare girls to dream. these are just a few of the transformational experiences that you can support through The mercy Fund.

ACADEMICSEnhances

academic programs and technology

STuDENT LIFE

Supports campus ministry, leadership, athletics,

visual and performing arts, service learning, clubs, and

many other student life opportunities

FACuLTY AND

STAFFprovides competitive salaries and professional development

opportunities to our exceptional faculty

and staff

The mercy Fund is the "gift every year" that

we count on from our community—current

parents, alumnae, parents of alumnae, faculty,

and friends—to help bridge the gap between

tuition and the actual cost of educating

each student. This is a vital cornerstone of

philanthropy at Mercy, especially because we do

not receive any government or church funding.

Donations to The Mercy Fund are unrestricted,

which means that they are immediately available

to cover operational costs for the current school

year. With your help, we are able to fund the

school's greatest needs, as well as sustain and

foster innovation in our academic, extracurricular,

and spiritual programs.

MERCYFuNDTH

E

The smallest gift was $5, and the largest gift was $1,000

September 21, 2018 • #MERCYBGIVINGDAY

Over 60% of donors were alumnae from classes spanning

from 1946 to 2015

The decade with the highest alumnae participation was

1990-1999, with a total of 16 gifts; 1980-1989 and 2000-2009 tied for

second place, with 14 gifts each

THE MErCY FuND

TuITION ASSISTANCE

pLANNED GIVING

ENDOWMENT

Ways to Give

24 MERCY HIGH SCHOOL BURLINGAME


MErCY HiGH SCHOOL

GIFtS OF $24,999 tO $50,000Dr. & Mrs. Norbert Bischofbergerthe Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert

FoundationMr. Mark S. HowitsonMattel, Inc c/o Children’s FoundationMercy High School Bowl-a-thonMr. & Mrs. vasant M. prabhuDr. Jinzheng tan & Ms. Xuan WangMr. Kai Ge tang & Ms. Shuhong FanMs. Linda thomas & Mr. Matthew HaberkornThe Thomas FamilyMr. & Mrs. Rick Winningham

GIFtS OF $10,000 tO $24,999AnonymousMr. & Mrs. John C. AdamsArchdiocese of San FranciscoBella Charitable FoundationMr. Frederick W. W. BolanderMr. Stephen A. Comstock & Ms. Sherry L. GrayMr. & Mrs. paul J. DawesMrs. Carolyn GaulMr. robert Grassilli, Jr.Ms. Bonnie J. HowitsonMr. John Jinishian & Ms. Martha McCaineMr. Kenny Kato & Ms. Barbara pattersonMr. & Ms. Joseph MelnikMercy High School - MPCMr. & Mrs. Steven R. pellizzariDr. Luke A. perkocha & Ms. Lena W. WongMr. & Mrs. patrick D. Reilly, Jr.Mr. Michael SeilMrs. Sandi StoppoloniMr. & Mrs. John torreyvISA Frontstream c/o Givingstation

GIFtS OF $5,000 tO $9,999AnonymousMr. Matthew & Mrs. penelope Stack Alexander ‘78Apple Matching Gift programMiss valerie Armento ‘69Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. BaldocchiMr. & Mrs. Len BeatieMr. & Mrs. Steven J. BossoMs. Ann M. Brady & Ms. Kathleen t. Haroldthe Capital Group Companies Charitable

FoundationMr. George CaughmanDr. Christopher J. Dowd & Dr. Radha NayakThe Drum FoundationMr. peter Grace & Ms. Connie A. veilleuxMr. & Mrs. John HealyMr. & Mrs. Stephen A. LeafMr. & Mrs. Rommel R. MedinaMr. ruell MedinaMercy High School Alumnae AssociationMr. & Mrs. Daniel K. MoreyMr. & Mrs. James O’ConnellMr. Mahmood panjwani & Mrs. Shamshad RashidMrs. Clare pool purpura ‘75Dr. & Mrs. Hans O. RibiMr. & Mrs. Charlie RomeoDr. Michael Samn & Dr. Karen L. LeeMr. & Mrs. Dario SekeljMrs. Mary Dwyer Spellman ‘49Mr. & Mrs. Lance R. WalterMs. Leslie F. Welch & Dr. M.t. vivasMr. Min Zhang & Ms. Yan Luo

GIFtS OF $2,500 tO $4,999AnonymousMrs. Irene Garibaldi Aubright ‘46Amgen FoundationMr. & Mrs. peter BenzMr. & Mrs. Lawrence BerkinMrs. Mary Danielski Bona ‘56Boston private Bank & trust CompanyMr. Mark BrennanMr. & Mrs. James A. CallahanMr. & Mrs. Sylvester CarolanMs. Mary Louise CastilloChevronTexaco Matching Gift ProgramMr. & Mrs. Don CiucciMr. & Mrs. Clifton L. ClarkMr. & Mrs. Nelson CortewayDr. & Mrs. Donald J. CuriaMr. & Mrs. Kevin p. CurranDaughters of Charity FoundationMr. & Mrs. Michael B. DayMrs. Gabriella Bonalanza DeRanieri ‘59Mr. patrick & Mrs. Anne Armento Dunn ‘74Edward C. Goodstein investmentsMr. Steve E. Fischbeck & Dr. Kim CooperGenentech, inc.Mr. Jonathan t. Hagstrum & Ms. Catherine R.

paddockMrs. Cherie HammerMr. Michael JohnsonLaGauloise Societe Francaise Des Secours

MutuelsMs. Kathleen Lama ‘87Mr. & Mrs. Jerry LeeMr. Paul LeiningerLes Faneurs inc.

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Dear Mercy Community,Because of you, Mercy continues to be strong! With more than $1 million in donations this year, you made a difference in the life of every Mercy student whether your gift was $5 or $500,000.

Your gifts touched every aspect of school life from academics to campus ministry to visual and performing arts and student activities. The gifts to Making A Difference reached a new record with 375 attendees and over $350,000 raised. We had the privilege of honoring two outstanding faculty members, Eileen Horan and Mary Louise Castillo, at the dinner and it was wonderful to see so many alumnae return to celebrate with them.

Join us on our social media sites, volunteer at Mercy, attend an event, make a gift or come visit us anytime! We are grateful for your generosity and support which allows us to continue to live out the mission of the Sisters of Mercy and our Catholic faith.

Thank you for the impact you make on all of our lives through your generosity.

In gratitude,

Mary LundDirector of Advancement

SCHOOL prOFILE 2018-2019

FOUNDED IN 1931

ENROLLMENt 394

tUItION $22,119

TYPE Catholic College preparatory

ACCREDItAtION

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Annual Report 2017-2018FINANcIAL REPORTS 2017-2018(Unaudited numbers as of 8/29/18)

rEVENuE & EXpENSES 2017-2018

Operating Revenue: $ 7,259,484Non Operating Revenue: $ 1,440,037

Operating Expenses: $ (8,551,710)Non Operating Expenses: $ (439,509)Depreciation: $ (356,735)

ADVANCEMENT rEVENuES 2017-2018

Unrestricted Donations: $ 400,321temp Restricted: $ 507,056(Includes Tuition Assistance/Scholarships, Mercy Parents’ Club and special projects)

perm Restricted: $ 71,429

Capital Campaign pledges: $ 500,000

total: $ 1,478,806

2017-18 ANNUAL REpORt HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

ANNUAL FUND

$ 400,321

Academics, Arts,Athletics, CampusMinistry, Service

Learning,Teaching

Excellence

TEmP RESTRIcTED

$ 507,056

Financial AidScholarships

AthleticsArts

Facility Enhancements

PERm RESTRIcTEDENDOWmENTS

$ 71,429

Financial Aid,Academics,and more

cAPITAL cAmPAIGNPLEDGES

$ 500,000

Capital CampaignPledges

2017-2018 yEAR IN REvIEW

Thank you!


Mr. & Mrs. paul G. McCarthyDr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. McGeeMervyn L. Brenner Foundation, Inc.Ms. Gwen MiguelDr. & Mrs. Scott MillikenMr. & Mrs. Jerome J. NollMr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’Donnell

Dr. & Mrs. Rand OllertonMr. & Mrs. Richard H. phaler, IIMr. & Mrs. Michael polentzDr. Mario & Mrs. Katherine Lacunza pompili ‘78Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. popaMr. Maximo Ramos & Ms. Cherryl GeluzMr. Frank RomeoMrs. Catherine Dunleavy rosaia ‘72Sisters of the Presentation, San FranciscoMr. Stephen Street & Ms. Natalie J. Marine-StreetMr. James R. tilton & Dr. Karen A. DittrichMr. Paul TonelliMr. & Mrs. Joseph vierraMs. Alison vorsatz ‘98Mr. & Mrs. tim WeiWells Fargo BankDr. Aileen Whelan, M.D. ‘76Mr. & Mrs. Donald K. WilsonDr. Michael Wong & Ms. Kathleen JiangMr. & Mrs. John L. Zaro

GIFtS OF $1,500 tO $2,4999AnonymousMiss Lisa Armento ‘78Ms. Angela Conde Barton ‘89Beck BrothersMiss Anne Bianchini ‘90Mrs. Mary Ann Lovi Button ‘72Ms. paulina Campos ‘14Miss Elizabeth Caserza ‘77Ms. Gina rosaia Collins ‘99Ms. Hannah Collins ‘15Richard Collora & Jeanne Berubethe David B. & Edward C. Goodstein FoundationMr. Bradley DavisMrs. Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81Mr. & Mrs. Craig S. FarrellMr. & Mrs. paul FitzpatrickMr. Joe GallettaMr. Bart & Mrs. Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85Mr. John Giere & Mrs. Kim KoivistoMs. Claire Giovannetti ‘70Mrs. Catherine Casey Grabinski ‘86Mr. William GrayMr. Thomas r. HammerMs. Susan HaskinsMs. Eileen Horanintuit

Mr. & Mrs. Everett JonesJunipero Serra High SchoolMr. & Mrs. William KibblewhiteKibblewhite Precision MachiningMatthew & Mary Schaffer Kircher ‘78Mrs. Kathy Lautze Krause ‘68Ligue Henri IvMr. & Mrs. Arvin S. Menchavez, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. David C. MillerDrs. Honesto & Corazon MoralesMr. & Mrs. Michael MoreartyMrs. Mary Burke Morris ‘58Mr. & Ms. Michael t. MurphyMrs. Brandy Martinez Navarro ‘98Mr. & Mrs. Efrain G. pinedaMs. Maya Prabhu ‘19Mr. & Mrs. Eric Y. RemullaMs. Connie romeoSister Janet Ruffing, RSM, ph D. ‘63Mr. & Dr. Elias N. SalamehSisters of Mercy of the Americas, West Midwest

CommunityMr. & Mrs. Elliott tamonyMrs. Michele O’Connor tyler ‘68Mr. & Mrs. Sean WherryMrs. patricia price Willis ‘58Mr. & Mrs. Robert WilsonMr. & Mrs. John Zapantis

GIFtS OF $500 tO $1,499AnonymousMr. & Mrs. Edin AcostaMs. Denise Almendral ‘92Mrs. Gina Mei Anderson ‘95Ms. Elaine Andrews ‘69Ms. Peggy Andrews ‘68Mrs. Elvina ArmentoMs. Rita Raffo Arnold ‘75Ms. Chrystelle Azcona ‘11Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo Barroso, Jr.Mrs. Becky BeckMr. Gary BellMrs. Bonnie pors Bertetta ‘55Mr. & Mrs. Ron BongardMr. Alexander Borabo & Ms. Lucia DelaRosaMrs. Madeleine Ostertag Bucher ‘84Mrs. Jean Marie Kelly Buckley ‘75Mr. & Mrs. Anthony ButtigiegMrs. Angela Infusino Button ‘02Mrs. Lilia Ramos Cady ‘52Mr. & Mrs. Kevin CalsadaMrs. Pat CaseyMr. & Mrs. Ignatius ChanMr. Martin B. Chi & Mrs. Helen ChiChurch of St. John the EvangelistMrs. Rita Decker Cohen ‘60Mr. & Mrs. David CollinsMrs. Mary Jo Dungan Compton ‘64Mr. & Mrs. Manuel C. CortezMs. Laura CruickshanksMiss Annette Dancel ‘89Mr. & Mrs. Kurt De GroszMr. & Mrs. Robert A. Dei RossiMrs. Joan Loretz Del Secco ‘47Mr. Kirk DemlingerMrs. Dina DeranieriMrs. Jennifer rosaia Devlin ‘98Mr. Peter DiazMr. & Mrs. John DombkowskiMr. Kevin Domecus & Ms. Laura BruckenMr. & Mrs. Charles DoughertyMr. & Mrs. Alexander p. DouglasMrs. Christina Beck Drogin ‘96

Mr. & Mrs. Robert DudumDuggan’s Serra MortuaryEpiphany SchoolMr. & Ms. Juvenal N. FernandezMs. patricia Flanagan ‘65Mr. Michael Flieder & Mrs. Marie Aure-FliederMrs. Mary Lou Bisagno Flocchini ‘52Mr. & Mrs. Kevin FlynnMs. Lorin Flynn & Mr. Jack MarsalMr. & Mrs. Hans p. FreyMr. & Mrs. Harry GlasserMrs. Linda Micheli Gunn ‘67Mr. & Mrs. Nelson GutierrezMs. Karen HanrahanMs. Diane Harkins ‘77Mrs. Judith Turner Harris ‘72Mrs. Mary Lou Brignolo Harris ‘56Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. HarrisonMr. & Mrs. Dustin HicksMr. & Mrs. David HoganMr. & Mrs. David Hooper, Jr.Ms. Lynette Hovland ‘81italian Community ServicesMr. & Ms. Jeremy JaysonMr. & Mrs. Alexander JustmanMr. & Mrs. Hani KailehMr. & Mrs. Andrew KlaseMs. Jennifer Lambdin & Mr. Mark SchackMr. Daniel Larratt & Ms. Laurie piscitelloMr. & Mrs. Mark LavelleLPL Financial Foundation C/O Cyber Grants, LLCMr. & Mrs. Lars J. LundMr. Jason L. MaligMs. patricia McAdoo ‘65Mr. & Mrs. Lyndon McGeeMr. David & Mrs. Stephanie Uccelli Menner ‘78Mercy Education System of the AmericasDr. & Mrs. Charles MicchelliMr. & Mrs. Brian D. MichaudMondrian Investment partners (U.S.) Inc.Mr. & Mrs. George MooreMrs. Susan Lepine Morro ‘59Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. MountainMr. & Mrs. John MullinsMs. patricia MurphyMr. & Mrs. William J. MusgraveMr. & Mrs. Graham R. Napier

Mr. & Mrs. Juan NavarroMs. Jean Nelsen, EAMr. & Mrs. Robert OrantesMr. & Mrs. Benjamin J. parodiMr. & Mrs. Jiten patelMr. Jeff pepinMr. & Mrs. Salvador perezMr. & Mrs. Juergen pfeifferMr. & Mrs. Rolando A. postigoMrs. Patricia Schultz rawert ‘60Mr. & Mrs. Ramon RegaladoMr. & Mrs. Ron K. Rock, Jr.Ms. Lynne rosaia ‘69Mr. & Mrs. tom RowanMr. Jose Sainz & Mrs. Dulce Garcia de SainzSAP Software SolutionsMrs. Lorraine Mozzini Sbragia ‘60Dr. Maureen Schaukowitch ‘65Mr. rainer SchmidMr. & Mrs. Nick SeverinoMs. Angela SimonettiMrs. virginia thompson Smith ‘48Mr. & Ms. Mark SnyderMr. & Mrs. Faysal SohailMr. & Mrs. Jeremy SowersCongresswoman Jackie Speier ‘68 & Mr. Barry

DennisSt. Paul High School Alumnae Association

Mrs. Casey Sternsmith ‘99Mrs. Joanne Giovannini Storkan ‘66Mr. & Mrs. Firas J. SweidanMr. & Mrs. Doug takizawathe United Irish Cultural Center, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Naim totahMs. Jane Cavagnaro Unger ‘78Mr. & Mrs. Sirenio vargasMrs. Barbara Bushnell vigil ‘61Ms. Marian WaddellMrs. Hazel Stergar Walton ‘63Mr. Daniel WhelanMrs. Maria Ricci White ‘63Mrs. Gina DeRanieri Wiebe ‘84Mrs. June WisecarverMr. John WisemanMr. & Mrs. valiant W. WongMr. Yaoming tang & Ms. Xin WuYoung Chamber MusiciansYoung Men’s Institute, Council #613Mrs. Jamila Sinlao Zanette ‘04Ms. Pamela Zaragoza

GIFtS Up tO $500AnonymousMs. Johanna Agius ‘92Mr. & Mrs. Cullen AglerMr. & Mrs. Eugene AhernMs. vanessa AhernMrs. theresa Brosnan Aiello ‘70Mr. & Mrs. Jose AjamMr. & Mrs. James M. AkeysonMr. & Mrs. Ron AlbersMs. Sue AlexanderMr. & Mrs. Albert AliotoMrs. Jamie Johnston Allen ‘79

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis AlmendralMrs. Lupita AlmonteAmazonSmile FoundationMrs. Wendy Turner Ames ‘66Mrs. Marie Bayley Andel ‘83Ms. Denise J. Anderson & Ms. Anne AndersonMs. Karen rossi Anderson ‘60Mrs. Nancy Souza Andre ‘81Miss Tricia Andreazzi ‘90Dr. Janet Andrews, D.D.S. ‘70Mr. & Mrs. William M. AndrewsMrs. Alayne Gordon Andrieu ‘57Mr. & Mrs. Norman AngelesMs. Lisa Ciardelli Angstadt ‘81Dr. & Mrs. Michael AntoniniMrs. patrice Baron Antosik ‘69Mrs. Lana AppenrodtMr. & Mrs. John AquilinaMs. Christina Aquino ‘15Mr. & Mrs. Robert ArensonMr. William R. Armstrong & Ms. Sabrina

StewartMrs. Erin McHale Armusewicz ‘81Ms. Mary Asturias ‘69Mrs. & Mr. Amelia AureMs. Catherine AvesonMr. rui AzevedoMrs. Barbara Maeder Bailey ‘80Mr. Christian BairdMrs. Marge Hoey Baker ‘50Ms. Ann Baldasseroni ‘65Mr. & Mrs. Joe La MarianaMrs. Barbara Sotherden Barlesi ‘64Ms. Cristina Barraza ‘10Mrs. Saundra BarreraMs. Marianne Barrett ‘78Mr. Ron & Mrs. Katie Olson Barri ‘81Mr. & Mrs. Jean-paul BartheMs. Michelle Cavalieri Bartoli ‘05Mrs. Betty BattagliaMs. Diane Battaglia-Dillon ‘63Mrs. Anne Stegeman Battee ‘70Mrs. Leslie Warder Bayliss ‘68Ms. Janice Bazzani ‘69Mrs. pam Meuser Bazzani ‘68Mr. & Mrs. thomas BealRoslyn M. BeauchampMrs. Sally BeckerBecten-DickensenMrs. Judith Snowdon Belanger ‘58Mrs. Anita BellatorreMrs. Bonnie Baross Benedetti ‘54Ms. Krystal Benko ‘97Mrs. Andree Adams Benson ‘59Ms. Margaret Bentson ‘69Mrs. Heidi Simi Berens ‘70Ms. Mary Schultheis Berges ‘61Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley Berry ‘64Mrs. pauline BertolinoMr. & Mrs. Steve BiddleMr. & Mrs. James D. BiernatMs Catherine Bigelow ‘16Mr. & Mrs. Robert BigelowMr. & Mrs. Jim BlackMr. Nicholas BlackMrs. Rosemary Baldanzi Bogert ‘63Mr. & Mrs. Edward BohnertMrs. Beverly Arata Boitano ‘69Mr. & Ms. Jeff BolandMr. & Mrs. Mark BoninoMr. & Mrs. Bill Borba, IIIMrs. Marisa Nastrini Borba ‘59Ms. Aileen BordinMr. & Mrs. Michael Bordin

Sister pauline Borghello, RSMMrs. Robin Leach Bosche ‘70Ms. Brette BowerMs. Katrina BowmanMrs. Rita Walker Boyd ‘60Mrs. Lou Ann Marciniak Boyette ‘65Mr. & Mrs. James D. BraccoMr. & Mrs. William Brachna

Drs. patricia & Charles BradleyMr. & Mrs. Jason S. BradshawMrs. patricia O’Keefe Brandes ‘68Mrs. Celeste Cozzoli Brasuell ‘68Ms. Helen Moran Bredderman ‘60Ms. Barbara Longinotti Brennan ‘57Mrs. Eileen Kane Brennan ‘70Mr. & Mrs. August BrennerMrs. Karyn Kowalski Bristow ‘66Mrs. Elizabeth Brosnan ‘69Mrs. Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ‘02Mrs. Geraldine Doherty Brown ‘64Ms. Ana J. BrownsteinMr. & Mrs. Rob BullentiniMr. Wayne & Mrs. Sandy Ascariz Bunker ‘82Mrs. Jami Durgin Burns ‘75Mrs. Maureen McCue Byrne ‘56Ms. Andrea CabanoMr. & Mrs. Dante O. Cagawan, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Carlo CalderoniMs. Michelle Calderoni ‘06Mr. & Mrs. Dennis CallaghanMr. & Mrs. Mark CallagyMr. & Mrs. James CallahanMr. & Mrs. Antonio Calopiz, JrMr. Jeffrey Margolis & Ms. Yanhia Camino-MargolisMrs. Kathleen Belletto Cammarata ‘60

hONOr rOll OF DONOrS hONOr rOll OF DONOrS


Giving by constituency3% from 2016-17

individuals

Corporations

Foundations

Other

Catholic sTuDEnTs

6 68%


Sister Judy Cannon, rSMMs. Sheila Canzian ‘69Mr. & Mrs. Anthony CarionMs. Jennifer Carniato-McElroyMs. Kathleen E. Carolan ‘18Mrs. Kathy Borchers Carr ‘67Ms. Jean Ann Carroll ‘60Ms. victoria Casella ‘55

Mrs. Bianca CaserzaMiss Catherine Caserza ‘77Mr. Louis CaserzaMr. & Mrs. Mark CassanegoMs. Odalis Castellanos ‘16Mrs. Lora Freschet Cattell ‘75Mr. robert CauterucioShirley CauterucioMrs. Charmaine Johnson Caward ‘76Mr. & Mrs. David ChanMrs. patricia Carmody Chapman ‘57Ms. Xi ChenMr. & Mrs. William W. ChiangMrs. Marlene McGuire Christie ‘74Mrs. Melanie Meisel Cirigliano ‘73Mrs. Nancy Cooney Clark ‘75Mrs. terry Abrahamsen Clark ‘53Claudio’s Auto RepairMr. & Mrs. Karl R. ClausingMrs. Barbara Lenardon Cleary ‘66Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. ClohertyMrs. Evelyn Neumayr Coglizer ‘81Hon. Marge Colapietro ‘62Mrs. Sheila West Cole ‘64Mrs. Sharon Mazzei Colgate ‘60Mr. & Mrs. Gregory p. CollacoMr. Edward W. CollinsMs. Audette ColumbiniMrs. Joanne Lawler Comolli ‘73Ms. Nancy Compani ‘65Ms. Lauren ConklinMrs. Elizabeth ConnollyMr. & Mrs. Oliver ConnollyMrs. Mary Cunha Cook ‘57Mrs. Carol Flanagan Cooke ‘78Mr. & Mrs. John Cordero, Jr.Mrs. Jacquelynn Mitchell Cortopassi ‘56Ms. peggy Cosgrave ‘64Mrs. Mary Monast Cravalho ‘50Mrs. Antoinette Heath Craviotto ‘83Mrs. Kathryn Baciocco Crawford ‘71Ms. Ida Magnani Crawley ‘57Mrs. Amanda Galli Cruz ‘08

Mrs. Beverly Buhain Cruz ‘92Mrs. Elizabeth Jobst Cruz ‘61Mrs. Judith Hammer Cruz ‘67Mrs. Diana Gaul Cull ‘62Mrs. Jacquelyn Ryan Curran ‘51Ms. Briana DaleyMr. & Mrs. Greg DannisMrs. vivian Ellenburg Davis ‘56

Mr. & Mrs. victor De FriesMrs. Debra Martin Dean ‘71Mrs. Laurie robinson deCastongrene ‘84Mrs. Lisa Dellegrazie Decottignies ‘90Mrs. Leonore Dei rossiDr. & Mrs. Steven A. Del ChiaroMs. Nancy Battaini Del Colletti ‘67Mrs. Cristina Bellafronte Del Grosso ‘96Englyenn Del rosarioDr. Lea Del Rosso DvM ‘85Mrs. patricia Koch Delaney ‘57Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Delgadotom & pam DelucchiMrs. Barbara DematteiMiss Dana Deranieri ‘90Mrs. Nancy Conway DeSmedt ‘53Sister Sheila Devereux, rSMMs. Dianne Devin

Miss Michelle Devincenzi ‘82Mr. & Mrs. Mick DiMartinoMrs. Barbara Beresford Dinelli, ‘58Mrs. Emily Frye Diop ‘99Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. DiscoMrs. Janice Isble Dolan ‘74Ms. Clare DolimMrs. Ruth Curran Dolim ‘41Mrs. Merlanne Caviglia Doran ‘57Mr. & Mrs. Alfred C. DossaMrs. Mary Moran Douglas ‘54Ms. Gwen DouglassMr. Adam DoverspikeMr. & Mrs. David DozierMrs. Sandra Levy Dreweatt ‘55Mr. & Mrs. Robert DruckerMr. & Mrs. theodore DubetzMrs. Betty DuranMr. & Mrs. Jack EaglesMs. Joan EaglesonMrs. Mary Schwarz Egan ‘56Mrs. Joan Bottini Ekstrom ‘70Mrs. Elaine Ericksen Elms ‘62Ms. Crystal EngMs. Carol EnrightMrs. Lidia Fulvio Eslinger ‘57Mrs. Judy Epidendio Etchamendy ‘64Miss Joan Evans ‘47Mrs. Carol Lynch Eyer ‘56Mr. Samuel R. Faillace & Mrs. Marie M.

Marta-FaillaceMs. Annette Fajardo ‘75Ms. peggy Doherty Fallon ‘65Ms. Janice Fambrini ‘63Mrs. Lisa Kling Fandrich ‘90Mrs. Jeanne Danielski Fansler ‘63Ms. Mary Faretti ‘46Mrs. Colleen thompson Farrar ‘01Mr. & Mrs. peter C. FarrugiaMs. Joan FeenerMr. & Mrs. Andy FelongMrs. Colette Maeder Felten ‘84Ms. Kathy Fericano

Ms. Caren Ferrari ‘82Mr. & Mrs. John FerrettiMrs. Rosemary powers Fidler ‘53Mrs. Kelly Jones Fields ‘87Mr. robert FifeMrs. Margaret Brenner Finnegan ‘77Mr. & Mrs. thomas FinneganMr. & Mrs. Mark A. FinucaneMs. Jennifer Fiore ‘89Dr. Patricia Fiore, D.D.S. ‘92Mrs. Jennifer Mullin Fisher ‘86Mrs. Annamaria Flamburis-SoberanisMrs. Dorothy FlanaganMrs. Jean FlanaganMs. Sarah FlanaghanMrs. Ann turner Flinn ‘58Mrs. pat Bisagno Flocchini ‘57Mr. & Mrs. Jose FlorinMr. Michael & Mrs. Christine FolanMrs. Ann Devlin Ford ‘57Mrs. Carolyn Quinn Foster ‘55Mr. & Mrs. tom FourieMr. & Mrs. John FraherSister rosann Fraher, rSMMrs. Michele Larsen Francesconi ‘83Ms. Elisabeth FrancoMrs. Ellen Huson Frank ‘63Mrs. Jocelynne Braham Frazier ‘89Mr. & Mrs. Michael t. FrennaMs. Mary Frigon-Milner ‘70Mr. & Mrs. Ed FryeMr. & Mrs. paul FuhrmanMs. Linda Fulvio ‘66Mr. & Mrs. Fred F. Furrer, Jr.Ms. Michele GachowskiMs. Deborah GaleMr. phiillip Galea & Mrs. Erin Welch Galea ‘96Mr. & Mrs. Nazareno GaleaMs. Elizabeth Galea-philpott ‘96

Ms. Elizabeth Gallagher ‘68Mrs. Jeannie Britschgi Gallagher ‘57Ms. Maria Galletto ‘78Mrs. Marilyn Treglia Galli ‘60Ms. Nancy Eli Galli ‘64Mr. & Mrs. todd GalliMr. & Mrs. Mark GambleMrs. Eileen Flanagan Garnin ‘68Mrs. Maryann pool Geddes ‘74Mrs. Eileen Muldown Gendron ‘75Mrs. Patti Disco Giacoletti ‘81Miss Patricia Gianatasio ‘66Ms. Cheryl GiurlaniMrs. Margot Fourie Giusti ‘70Mr. & Mrs. Stephen GiustoMr. & Mrs. Fred Gomes

Mrs. Lisa Davies Gomez EdD ‘84Mrs. Nancy Cafferata Gorell ‘76Mrs. Susan Cooks Gott ‘58Ms. Sabina GotuacoMrs. Nadine Mignault Goyhenetche, CpRp ‘67Mrs. Julie Faubel Grant ‘65Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. GrantMr. Bruce Grantham & Ms. Bronwyn MoffettMr. & Ms. Larry GrayMr. John GrealishMr. & Mrs. John GrealishMs. Marie Gribble, Esq. ‘05Mr. & Mrs. Brad S. GrisimMs. Kathleen GuerinMr. & Mrs. Robert GuglielmiMr. & Mrs. Charles HackettMs. Juliette Hackett ‘13Mrs. Linda Murray Hagarty ‘71

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory HageyMs. Helen Rogers Haladyna ‘59Mr. & Mrs. John HalasMrs. Cynthia Ashford Hall ‘75Mrs. Louise Beresford Hall ‘62Mrs. Georgia Sandidge Halstead ‘56Mrs. Nancy Galli Hamilton ‘70Ms. Joan Hammes ‘65Mrs. Kathy O’Leary Hammond ‘61Mr. Russell HamptonMr. & Ms. Adam HanMrs. Margaret Belvini Hanacek ‘69Mr. & Mrs. Jason A. HanksMrs. Rosemarie Sundstrom Hansen ‘45Hanson Bridgett LLpMrs. Kathryn Hogan Harke ‘71Mrs. Kathleen Healy Harms ‘69Sister Bernadette Hart, RSM ‘60Mr. patrick E. Hart & Ms. Elizabeth A. OsborneMrs. patricia O’Halloran Hartnett ‘53Mrs. Denise Hammer Harvey ‘64Mrs. Kathleen Laine Harville ‘64Mrs. Diane Flanagan Haupt ‘82Mr. & Mrs. Scott HazeltonMs. Melissa Healey ‘11Ms. Patricia Hennes ‘68Mrs. Carol Garibaldi Hennig ‘55Ms. Marie Henry ‘66Ms. Quelis Y. HernandezMrs. Barbara Campi Herrera ‘73Ms. Gina Carey Herrera ‘90Mrs. Lori Wilson Hervatine ‘74Mr. & Mrs. thomas HickeyMrs. Diane Lewis Hier ‘59Mrs. Barbara Inserra Hill ‘69Mrs. Kelley pehrson Holden ‘75Ms. Karen HookMs. Maureen HoranDr. Lee Emrey Hornberger ‘65Mrs. Eugenia Dubbiosi Hovland ‘59Anthony HoytMs. Debra Hughes ‘73Ms. Judy HughesMr. & Mrs. Robert H. HulsmannMr. & Mrs. Richard HuntMs Julia Hurley ‘16Mrs. Mary Ann McSwain Hutcherson ‘67Mrs. Mary Syracuse Hutchinson ‘75Mr. & Mrs. Wilhelm R. O. IckMiss Kay ingalls ‘60intelMs. Dennis H. irvingMrs. Barbara McNally Ising ‘70Ms. Maria Iskiw ‘60Mrs. Evita Rapadas Isleta ‘99

Mrs. penelope Bellinger Jackson ‘60Mrs. Joan Devlin Jacobs ‘56Mrs. Maureen plant Jeske ‘57Mrs. Bette Ludemann Jibby ‘57Mrs. Catherine rouse Jobst ‘60Mrs. Anne infusino Johnson ‘72Mrs. Susan Millard Johnston ‘75Mrs. Joan Ward Joiner ‘58Mrs. Dorothy Grier Jones ‘45Mrs. Margaret Kane Jung ‘68Mr. Darrell JustusMrs. rinia KamMrs. Juanita KammMrs. Marsha Zanetti Kane ‘67Mr. & Mrs. Kevin KannengeiserSandra v. KearneyMs. Shirley KedrowskiMrs. patricia Hoffman Keicher ‘56Mrs. Ann O’Brien Keighran ‘84Mrs. Jane Mason Kelly ‘40Mr. & Mrs. John KellyMs. Sylvia KellyMr. Bob KennealyMrs. Therese Morasci Kennealy ‘66Mrs. Diane Mullany Kenning ‘57Ms. Ellen Kerrigan ‘68Mrs. Diane Sheehan Key ‘55Mrs. Jacqueline Olson Keyser ‘56Miss Yuko Kim ‘90Mrs. Pandora Quan Kimm ‘86Mr. robert KinneyMr. William W. Kinney & Mrs. Jeanette villarreal-

KinneyMs. Una Kinsella ‘83Mrs. Arlene Johnson Kirby ‘69Mr. & Mrs. John KitchinKKrMrs. Stacey Longwich Kleis ‘98Mrs. Rachelle Kam Klepper ‘99Miss Suzanne Kling ‘93Ms. Marilyn KlingerMr. & Mrs. Roger KlinkMr. robert KnebelMr. & Mrs. Dennis KnightMs. Kathy Jacobs Koester ‘76Mr. & Mrs. David KornMs. rosemary Krug ‘80Mrs. Martha Schwarz Kulisch ‘61Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. La GuardiaMrs. Barbara Williams Labagh ‘62Mr. & Mrs. John LabbieSister Marilyn Lacey, rSM ‘66Mr. Jared LaCorteMrs. Cathleen Ferrari Lagomarsino ‘74Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Lahey

Mrs. Patricia Scanlon Lane ‘80Mr. Martin LanFrancoMs. Melissa Larrarte ‘10

Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. LarrattMs. Julia LarsonMrs. Marilyn Dematteis Larson ‘57Mrs. Siutiti LataimuaMr. pierre Le CompteMrs. Maureen Rubis Leimbach ‘59Dr. Gina Lencioni ‘00Ms. Maureen Leonard ‘89Mr. & Mrs. Albert LerouxMrs. Caroline Hartmann Levine ‘61Mr. & Mrs. Justin A. LewisMrs. Amy Monaghan Lindlar ‘60Mrs. Judith Bianchina Lindstrom ‘59Mrs. Sheila Gannon Linn ‘56Mr. & Mrs. Ernest LittauerMrs. Lorraine Eli Lohmeier ‘57Mr. Daniel LonerganMrs. Doris Geib Long ‘53Ms. Nikki Lukas Longfish ‘98Mr. & Mrs. timothy M. LooMr. & Mrs. Johathan H. LopezMrs. Sonia Magro Lough ‘84Ms. Nita Alioto Louise ‘62Mrs. teresa Ford Lucey ‘85Ms. Kathleen Lund ‘08Ms. Theresa Lund ‘06Mrs. Sheila Casey Luskin ‘82Mrs. Catherine LutzMrs. Chris Lepine Luvisi ‘63Mr. & Mrs. tim LynchMrs. Carolyn Gustafson Lyon ‘55Mrs. Diane Sheehan Maag ‘73Mr. & Mrs. Mark L. MaciasMs. Barbara MacielMs. Kathleen Maciel ‘06Ms. Kathleen Houle Maddox ‘72Mr. & Mrs. Alan MaffeiMr. & Mrs. Ronald A. MaganaMs. Kimberly Magni ‘93Father Michael Mahoney OFM, CapuchinMs. Leslye T. MaldonadoMr. & Ms. Sephen MalucchiMs. Cheryl Siegel Manion ‘71Mrs. Kathleen Alvarado Mankowski ‘84Ms. Bridget MannixMrs. Elizabeth Canziani Mantegani ‘72Ms. Catherine Mariani ‘12Ms. Michelle Marinelli ‘84



3200Hosted over3,200 people

at school events

179Parent

volunteers

3255volunteered

3,255 hours

14Sponsored

14 parent events

83,000

raised $83,000

mercy Parent club 2017-18


Mr. & Mrs. Steve S. thumasMs. Janet ThurstonMiss Sandra tilch ‘63Mrs. June Draga Tilton ‘66Ms. Celsa TonelliMr. & Mrs. Jerry tonelliMr. & Mrs. Randall tonelliMr. & Mrs. Gregory torreMrs. Heather Manders Torres ‘99Mr. & Mrs. James townsendMs. Melissa A. TriunfoMs. Naomi tuite ‘70Mr. & Mrs. Dennis turchetMrs. Sandy Schick turner ‘64Ms. Emily Tyler ‘97Mrs. Emily UccelliMrs. Jane pesino Urmini ‘69Mr. & Mrs. Xavier UrrutiaMr. & Mrs. Detrone B. vailuuMrs. Melanie Albano valdez ‘89Mrs. patricia O’Brien valencia ‘56Mrs. Lynn Dryden van Etten ‘72Ms. Audrey Dancel vandenbroeck ‘98

varianMrs. Amy Romano vassar ‘97Mrs. Margaret Gill villeneuve ‘69Mr. Michael voightMs. Elizabeth Waddell ‘09Ms. Janine Waddell ‘06Ms. Stacia WaddleMrs. Barbara WalcomMrs. Maureen Kelleher Waldrum ‘72Ms. Suzanne Waligore ‘67Mrs. Claudia Allain Wallace ‘60Mrs. Cynthia Chin Wallace ‘74Ms. Florence WalshMrs. Theresa Sweeney Walsh ‘72Mrs. Meave Fallon Ward ‘90Mr. & Mrs. Richard WarnerMs. Mary Ann Warren ‘78Sister Mary Waskowiak, RSM ‘66Mr. randall WattsMr. & Mrs. tom WatzkaMrs. Catherine Hudelson Wedell ‘81Ms. Anne Britschgi Wegner ‘55Mr. & Mrs. Jason J. WeirMrs. Eileen O’Day Whitcomb ‘71Mrs. Mary Woodman Whitcomb ‘56Mrs. valerie Schuld White ‘45Ms. Corinne O’Connor Whitworth ‘68Mrs. Charlotte Kolloch Wiard ‘58Ms. Kathleen Bigot Wieder ‘64Ms. tyler Wienckowski ‘12Mrs. Nanci Arata Wilborn ‘64Mrs. Anne Coykendall Wilhoit ‘85Mrs. Catherine Collins Wilkinson ‘63Mrs. Bonnie pischoff Willacker ‘58Ms. Andrea WilliamaMrs. Candice WilliamsMrs. virginia Derby Williamson ‘66Ms. Jacqueline Willson ‘69

Mrs. Donna Uriarte Marks ‘56Ms. Julie MarksDrs. Michael & Susan MarksMrs. Janice Heppert Marquis ‘69Mrs. Janice Grippi Marsac ‘61Mrs. Mariann Byrd Marsh ‘54Ms. Marian Marsili ‘71Dr. Grace Tandoc Martin, M.D. ‘88Ms. Teresa M. MartinMr. & Mrs. Rigoberto MartinezMr. Gary MaruschMrs. Catherine Scalmanini Marvier

‘64Mrs. Deborah Morrissey Mason ‘78Mr. Siegfried MatternMr. & Mrs. Fred MatthewsMrs. Patricia Ercoli Matthews ‘66Mrs. Kathryn vilece Mattias ‘90Ms. Jo Ann Mattner ‘72Mrs. Marilyn Silvestri Matusch ‘65Mrs. Marlene Giovannini Maze ‘61Mrs. Carol Johnson McAdams ‘54Mrs. Mary pappert McCarrick ‘64Mrs. Julie Monteverdi McCarthy ‘67Mrs. Joan Rutherford McCorkell ‘63Mr. & Mrs. James McCormickMr. & Mrs. John McDonaghMrs. Maura Mackesy McDonald ‘64Mrs. Sharon reilly McDonald ‘60Sister Marietta McGannon, rSMMrs. Mary Morasci McGee ‘74Mrs. Catherine Irvina Johnson McGowan ‘39Mr. & Mrs. John McGreevyMrs. Susan Murphy McGuirk ‘65Ms. Marjorie McHughMs. patricia McIntyre ‘73Ms. Diane McKennaMrs. Marianne Bock McLaughlin ‘67Mrs. Patricia McLoughlin McMahon ‘60Mrs. Nicole German McNeal ‘90

Ms. Kathryn McNichol ‘66Mr. Kenneth McveyMrs. Sheila Fisk Mcvicar ‘62Mr. & Mrs. Robert MedanMedtronicMrs. Kathleen Romo Mefford ‘67Mr. & Mrs. Ronald MeiMs. Mary Elizabeth Meissner ‘63

Mr. & Mrs. Allan MelkesianMs. Diane Isola-Meneguzzi ‘83Mr. & Mrs. Renato “Joji” MercadoMercy High School - San FranciscoDr. Jane Merdinger, Ph.D. ‘70Mrs. peggy Mewshaw Mergen ‘47Ms. Patricia MerriganMs. Ann Middlebrook ‘79Mrs. Irene Mihailoff

Mrs. Judith Cullen Miller ‘67Ms Anna Milliken ‘16Ms Mary Milliken ‘16Mrs. Mary Hustedt Milton ‘66Mrs. Joan Escalante Mineishi ‘76Mrs. Joan McKean Miner ‘55Mrs. Christine Freeman Molinaro, CPA ‘82Mr. & Mrs. Michael MoliniMs. Joan Monaghan ‘72Mrs. Leslie vick

Monaghan ‘76Mrs. Susan Torriglia Monahan ‘60Mrs. Diana Fish Mongini ‘64Mr. & Mrs. Marco A. MontenegroMr. Stuart MoockMrs. Catherine Eusebio Moody ‘90Ms. Paula Dueball Moore ‘70Mrs. Alicia Marin Morales MSW ‘80Ms. Nicole M. MoralesMrs. Kathleen Doherty Moran ‘53Mrs. Suzanne Smith Morasci ‘72Mrs. Joan Ervin Moreno ‘71Ms. Katherine Morgan ‘73Ms. Nannette Morgan ‘71Ms. paige Morrisey ‘15Mrs. Jennifer Kockos Morse ‘74

Mr. & Mrs. Larry MorselloMr. & Mrs. Shahriar MostarshedMs. Patricia MoyMs. Clare Hardy Mullin ‘58Mrs. Kathleen Cooks Mullin ‘62Dr. Catherine Murphy ‘79Mr. & Mrs. Charles MurphyMr. & Mrs. David J. MurphyMr. & Mrs. Dennis MurphyMr. James MurphyMs. Lauren Murphy ‘16Ms. Lori Murphy ‘74Mr. & Mrs. Mike MurphyMs. patrice Murphy ‘78Ms. patricia Murphy ‘90Ms. Sarah Murphy ‘00Mr. & Mrs. timothy MurphyMrs. Kathleen Knox Murray ‘62Mr. & Mrs. William D. MurrayMs. Anna NadelsonMrs. Nancy Jones Nardini ‘49Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. NaughtonMs. Emily Naughton ‘17Ms. Adrianna Navarro ‘03Mrs. tina totah Nazzal ‘85Mrs. Susan Kleinert Nedwick ‘59

Mr. & Mrs. Larry NejasmichMr. & Mrs. Barry NelsonMs. Maureen Nerli ‘53Ms. Megan NeubrandMs. Irma Nice ‘73Mrs. Jacqueline Crown Nichols ‘51Mr. & Mrs. Roy NickolaiMrs. Bette NicolopulosMrs. Sarah Scannell Nix ‘91

Mrs. Carol Ann Bocci Nulk ‘55Mrs. Kathleen Rocca Nunes ‘60Mr. & Mrs. patrick NurissoSister Celeste Nuttman, RSM ‘64Ms. Elizabeth O’BrienMr. & Mrs. Jack O’BrienMiss Joanne O’Brien ‘61Mrs. Mary O’BrienMrs. Nancy Smith O’Brien ‘67Mrs. Renee Saraceno O’Brien, RN, pHN ‘68Mrs. Susan Campi Odom ‘74Ms. Colleen O’Donnell & Mr. Mario FernandoSister Joan Marie O’Donnell, RSMMr. & Mrs. Florence A. O’DriscollMs. patricia O’Leary ‘73Ms. Myra OlivesMs. Kathleen O’Marie ‘59Miss Kathleen O’Meara ‘58Mrs. Susan Galli Opsvig ‘66Mr. parker O’ReganMs. Maeve O’Reilly ‘06Mr. & Mrs. paul D. OrlandoMs. Marilyn M. OrrMr. Luis Ortiz & Mrs. Lola Sanchez - OrtizMr. Kevin OsborneMs. Stefanie OudizMs. Lorraine PaganMrs. Doria Sanchez paganini ‘85Ms. Christine PanelliMr. & Mrs. Charles pangasnanMrs. Jeanette Fambrini papapietro ‘59Mr. & Mrs. George A. papazianMrs. Debra Galeotti Parenti ‘67Mr. & Mrs. Marc pasquiniMs. Jeanne Amaroli Patterson ‘69Miss Peggy Patterson ‘82Mrs. Stephanie McGinty pattison ‘63Mrs. Lorraine Welch Paul ‘68Mrs. Renee Bouscal pecota ‘69Ms. Jessica PelzMr. & Mrs. Marco penagosMs. Gina Romano peralta-thompson ‘00Ms. Rinské L. perkinsMrs. Carol Haines Peters ‘66Ms. Suzanne McGinty petrocchi ‘57

Mr. & Mrs. John piccettiMs. Carol PiccolottiMr. paul pieri & Mrs. Denise M. pieriMrs. Gail Sutter pollock ‘60Ms. Stephanie porter ‘09Mr. & Mrs. Roy powersMrs. Sharon Milo Pucci ‘60Mrs. JoAnn Lyons Quadt ‘53Mrs. Noelle Ottoboni Quilici ‘75Mr. & Mrs. Gary RadderMrs. Meghan Chavez Railey ‘04Mrs. Joan porter Raiter ‘63Mrs. Eugenia paine Rapasky ‘72Mrs. Ann Williams Regan ‘59Dr. Catherine riordan regan, Ph.D. ‘62Mrs. Catherine Conklin Regan-DeCicco ‘59Mrs. Helen Fagan Reidy ‘48Mr. & Mrs. patrick D. Reilly, Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. Bartholomew D. ReyesMs. Susan rice, Ph.D. ‘66Mr. & Mrs. todd RichardsonMs. Claire Rietmann-Grout ‘04Mr. & Mrs. paul RinettiDr. Marlis risso ‘88Mrs. rebecca riveraMrs. Kimberly Leung robe ‘02Mrs. Kristine Waldvogel robinson ‘87Ms. Tricia C. rocheleauMrs. Cynthia terry Rockwell ‘77Ms. Alejandra rodriguezMr. & Mrs. paul RodriguezDr. Judy Rogers-Bianchi ‘57Mrs. Arlene Figoni Rohrer ‘59Mrs. Gail trowbridge Roll ‘56Ms. Christina Romeo ‘14Mrs. Kerrie McDonald ronan ‘90Sister Ann Rooney, RSM ‘59Mr. & Mrs. Stuart t. RoosMs. Katherina Roque panomvana ‘94Ms. Katherine rosa ‘70Ms. Deana rosaiaSister Marie Eloise rosenblatt, rSMMs. Susan roughgardenMr. & Mrs. James J. RoySister M. Janet rozzano, rSMMr. & Mrs. Jim RuaneMs. Elena ruggiero ‘96rui Does Taxes, incFather John ryanSister patricia Ryan, RSM ‘49Ms. Margaret RybickiMrs. Michele Fasana Saake ‘69Mrs. Amy Mei Sadur ‘93Mr. & Mrs. Daniel SaenzMs. Diane SanchezMrs. Marta Fajardo Sangervasi ‘83Mrs. irene SariottiMs. Sonia Martinez Satchell ‘98Mrs. Aimee O’Donnell Saunders ‘97Mr. Jared ScallionsMrs. pamela Bleichner Scannell ‘86Mr. & Mrs. Steve ScerriMr. Clem SchablaskeMrs. Ann Marie Wunderlich Schaffer ‘55Mr. Peter SchaulMrs. Susan Dryer Scheid ‘63Mrs. Janice Armento Scherba ‘76Mrs. Patricia Siegel Schmolze ‘68Mrs. Lillian Dematteis Schuster ‘59Mrs. Angelina Dekker Schwab ‘95Mrs. Allison Callan Schwartz ‘99Mrs. veronica Friel Schwarz ‘62

Mrs. Mary Wertz Schymeinsky RN ‘59Mrs. Nicole Frye Sears ‘97Mrs. Nona Roesner Senasac ‘55SephoraMs. Elaine Servetto ‘75Mr. & Mrs. Mark SevieriMiss Theresa A. ShanleyMr. Alon Shatzki & Ms. Andrea R. YewMr. David Shaw & Ms. Christine MalleryMrs. Ruby Silver Shaw ‘57Sillicon valley BankMs. Amare Silva ‘11Ms. Andrea Silva ‘68Mr. & Mrs. John SilvaMs. Judith Silva ‘77Mrs. Bonnie Barca Silverman ‘69Mrs. Carol Johnson Simmons ‘55Ms. Patricia Mazza Simoni ‘67Ms. vashti Sinigayan ‘99

Ms. patricia Skinner ‘68Ms. Maryann Smetzer ‘71Mrs. Andrea SmithMr. & Mrs. Monica SmithMs. Susan pringle Smith ‘63Mr. & Mrs. Jerome SolimanMs. Colleen S. SoraccoMrs. Nora Sotelo-Kury ‘77Mr. & Mrs. Hal SowersMs. Lynn Aubright-Spleiss ‘73St. Robert’s SchoolMs. Kathleen Morrissey Steger ‘79Mrs. Denise McNamara Stein ‘61Mr. & Mrs. Richard StevensMs. Lindsay StewartMs. Kirsten Strobel ‘96Ms. Stephanie Sullivan ‘83Mrs. Giuli Anne Duca Sutton ‘68Ms. Camille Tallon ‘99Ms. Sharon Santini Tallon ‘69Mrs. vanessa E. tamariz

Ms. Rebecca Lugtu tanaka ‘96Mr. & Mrs. Jerry H. tannhauserMrs. Sherre Smith Tassos ‘66Mrs. Mary Kathryn Dale taylor ‘55Mr. Merijn te Booij & Mrs. Imre FreeveMs. Ellen ThamThe Arthur J. Gallagher FoundationThe Kula FoundationMr. & Mrs. John thomasMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey thompsonMs. Michelle thompson ‘05Mr. & Mrs. William thompsonMr. & Mrs. Ronald thomsonMr. Barry thornton & Ms. Susie FridayMr. Shawn & Mrs. patricia Habeeb thrapp ‘75



Students volunteer more than

13,000 hours per year

creative CouRSES22Nationally recognized VpA program


Ms. Alana Wilson ‘14Ms. Lori WilsonMrs. Patricia Fuldner Wilson ‘77Mrs. Teresa Asturias Wilson ‘71Mrs. Catherine Gogarty Winnett ‘81Ms. renee WinstonMrs. Barbara Caballero Wise ‘61Mr. & Mrs. Scott A. Wolfe, Sr.Mrs. Merle WolfeDr. & Mrs. Randolph WongMr. Dennis WoottenMrs. Irene viacava Wright ‘60Mrs. Patricia Ward Wright ‘77Mr. Xiangyang M. Yao & Ms. Chang C. LiuMr. & Mrs. Belles YeldaMrs. Annie YoungMrs. Barbara Rouse Young ‘66Ms. Christy Young ‘03Ms. Denise Young ‘98Ms. Ligaya YrastorzaMr. & Mrs. Lawrence YupMr. & Ms. Reynaldo J. ZambranoZanette Aviation insurance Service, inc.Mr. & Mrs. Sair ZeidanMs. Claire Zimmerman ‘15Mrs. Mary Conway Zodrow ‘60

GIFtS IN KIND1428 Haight patio CafeMr. Matthew & Mrs. penelope Stack Alexander ‘78Bacchus Wine ShopBaskin RobbinsMr. & Mrs. peter BenzCarol’s Skin CareMs. Ella Catalano-Dockins ‘20Cleary Ranch vineyardCrepevineMr. & Mrs. Kevin p. CurranEmergency BBQMr. & Mrs. John KellyMr. & Mrs. Roger KlinkLorne r rosenfield, Peninsula Plastic SurgeryMr. & Mrs. Lars J. LundMalibu Wine SafariMr. & Mrs. paul G. McCarthyMercy High School - MPCMr. Anthony MirkovichMr. & Ms. Michael t. MurphyMusic At Kohl MansionNothing Bundt CakesMr. & Mrs. James O’ConnellMr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’Donnellpier 39poppy Hill photographyPrestige PortraitsMr. & Mrs. Ron K. Rock, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Charlie RomeoRomeo vineyards & Cellars, LLC

Mrs. Catherine Dunleavy rosaia ‘72San Jose Barracuda Hockey teamMrs. Mimi SuhlMr. & Mrs. Ken Will

MAtCHING GIFtSMr. & Mrs. John C. AdamsAmgen Apple, Inc. Miss Lisa Armento ‘78Ms. Angela Conde Barton ‘89Becten-DickensenMs. Margaret Bentson ‘69Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. BossoMs. Jennifer Carniato-McElroyChevronTexacoMiss Michelle Devincenzi ‘82Mr. & Mrs. Charles DoughertyMrs. Jennifer Mullin Fisher ‘86Genentech, inc.Hanson Bridgett LLpMr. & Mrs. David HoganMr. & Mrs. David Hooper, Jr.intuitMr. Kenny Kato & Ms. Barbara pattersonMrs. Pandora Quan Kimm ‘86LPL FinancialMattel, incMs. Cynthia MayDr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. McGeeMrs. Nicole German McNeal ‘90MedtronicMs. Ann Middlebrook ‘79Ms. Gwen MiguelMondrian Investment partners (U.S.) Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. NaughtonMrs. Brandy Martinez Navarro ‘98Mr. & Mrs. James O’ConnellMr. & Mrs. Benjamin J. parodiMr. & Mrs. vasant M. prabhuMr. Maximo Ramos & Ms. Cherryl GeluzMs. Katherina Roque panomvana ‘94Mr. & Mrs. James J. RoySephoraSillicon valley BankThe Arthur J. Gallagher Foundationthe Capital Group CompaniesMs. Michelle thompson ‘05varianvISAWells Fargo BankMr. & Mrs. Sean Wherry

EvENt SpONSORSMr. & Mrs. John C. AdamsMr. & Mrs. Jose AjamMs. Chrystelle Azcona ‘11Mr. rui AzevedoMs. Angela Conde Barton ‘89Mr. Gary BellMrs. Anita BellatorreMr. & Mrs. James D. BraccoDrs. patricia & Charles BradleyMr. & Mrs. Jason S. BradshawMrs. Elizabeth Brosnan ‘69Mrs. Jean Marie Kelly Buckley ‘75Mr. & Mrs. Karl R. ClausingRichard Collora & Jeanne BerubeMr. Stephen A. Comstock & Ms. Sherry L. GrayMr. & Mrs. Oliver ConnollyMrs. Jennifer rosaia Devlin ‘98Mr. Michael & Mrs. Christine FolanMr. & Mrs. Stephen Giustothe David B. & Edward C. Goodstein Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. GrantMr. Jonathan t. Hagstrum & Ms. Catherine R.

paddockMs. Karen HanrahanMs. Karen HookMr. Mark S. HowitsonMr. Michael JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Hani KailehMr. Kenny Kato & Ms. Barbara pattersonMs. Shirley KedrowskiMr. William W. Kinney & Mrs. Jeanette villarreal-

KinneyMrs. Cathleen Ferrari Lagomarsino ‘74Ms. Jennifer Lambdin & Mr. Mark SchackMr. & Mrs. Stephen A. LeafMr. & Mrs. Fred MatthewsMr. & Mrs. Allan MelkesianMr. & Mrs. Michael MoreartyMr. & Mrs. Shahriar MostarshedMr. & Ms. Michael t. MurphyMr. & Mrs. William J. MusgraveMr. & Mrs. Graham R. NapierMr. & Mrs. James O’ConnellMr. & Mrs. Robert OrantesMr. & Mrs. Michael polentzMr. & Mrs. Rolando A. postigoMr. & Mrs. Ron K. Rock, Jr.Mr. Jared ScallionsMr. & Mrs. Steve ScerriMs. Angela SimonettiMr. Stephen Street & Ms. Natalie J. Marine-StreetMr. & Mrs. Firas J. SweidanMrs. Michele O’Connor tyler ‘68Mr. & Mrs. Donald K. Wilson

Making A Difference Scholarship Benefit has raised more than $2.4 million for tuition assistance since its inception in 2004. Each year the Board of Directors has underwritten the event – 100% of all donations have directly benefited our students.

$25,000+CAtHERINE MCAULEY SpONSOR

Dr. & Mrs. Norbert Bischofbergerthe Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert FoundationMattel, Inc c/o Children’s FoundationDr. Jinzheng tan & Ms. Xuan WangMr. Kai Ge tang & Ms. Shuhong Fan

$10,000 tO $24,999 pLAtINUM SpONSOR

Mr. robert Grassilli, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. vasant M. prabhuMrs. Sandi StoppoloniMr. & Mrs. John torrey

$5,000 tO $9999 GOLD SpONSORMr. Matthew & Mrs. penelope Stack Alexander ‘78Mr. George CaughmanMr. & Mrs. paul J. DawesThe Drum FoundationMr. & Mrs. John HealyMrs. Clare pool purpura ‘75Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Romeo

$2,500 tO $4999 SILvER SpONSORMr. & Mrs. John C. AdamsMr. & Mrs. peter BenzMervyn L. Brenner Foundation, Inc.Boston private Bank & trust CompanyMs. Kathleen Lama ‘87Mr. Paul LeiningerDr. & Mrs. Scott MillikenMr. Frank RomeoMrs. Catherine Dunleavy rosaia ‘72The Thomas FamilyDr. Aileen Whelan, M.D. ‘76Mr. & Mrs. Rick Winningham

$1,500 tO $2499 pRESIDENtIAL SpONSOR

Apple Matching Gift programBeck BrothersMiss Anne Bianchini ‘90Mrs. Mary Ann Lovi Button ‘72Ms. paulina Campos ‘14Miss Elizabeth Caserza ‘77Ms. Mary Louise CastilloMs. Gina rosaia Collins ‘99Ms. Hannah Collins ‘15Mr. Bradley DavisMrs. Gabriella Bonalanza DeRanieri ‘59Mrs. Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81Mr. & Mrs. paul FitzpatrickMr. Bart & Mrs. Carol Cafferkey Gaul ‘85Ms. Eileen HoranJunipero Serra High School

Mr. & Mrs. William KibblewhiteKibblewhite Precision MachiningMrs. Kathy Lautze Krause ‘68Mercy High School Alumnae AssociationMrs. Brandy Martinez Navarro ‘98Dr. Mario & Mrs. Katherine Lacunza pompili ‘78Ms. Maya Prabhu ‘19Ms. Connie romeoSister Janet Ruffing, RSM, ph D. ‘63Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, West Midwest

CommunityMrs. Michele O’Connor tyler ‘68Ms. Alison vorsatz ‘98Mrs. patricia price Willis ‘58Mr. Min Zhang & Ms. Yan Luo

$500 tO $1499 BLUE & WHItE SpONSOR

AnonymousMrs. Gina Mei Anderson ‘95Ms. Elaine Andrews ‘69Ms. Peggy Andrews ‘68Mrs. Irene Garibaldi Aubright ‘46Ms. Angela Conde Barton ‘89Mrs. Becky BeckMr. & Mrs. Ron BongardMrs. Madeleine Ostertag Bucher ‘84Mrs. Angela Infusino Button ‘02Miss Annette Dancel ‘89Mr. & Mrs. Kurt De GroszMr. Kirk DemlingerMrs. Dina DeranieriMr. Peter DiazMr. Kevin Domecus & Ms. Laura BruckenMr. & Mrs. Charles DoughertyMs. patricia Flanagan ‘65Mrs. Mary Lou Bisagno Flocchini ‘52Mr. & Mrs. Kevin FlynnMrs. Catherine Casey Grabinski ‘86Ms. Diane Harkins ‘77Mrs. Judith Turner Harris ‘72Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. HarrisonMr. & Mrs. Hani KailehMatthew & Mary Schaffer Kircher ‘78LPL Financial Foundation C/O Cyber Grants, LLCMs. Jennifer Lambdin & Mr. Mark SchackMr. & Mrs. Lars J. LundMs. patricia McAdoo ‘65Mercy Education System of the AmericasMrs. Mary Burke Morris ‘58Mrs. Susan Lepine Morro ‘59Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. MountainMr. & Ms. Michael t. MurphyMs. patricia MurphyMr. & Mrs. Juan NavarroMr. & Mrs. Jerome J. NollMr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’DonnellMr. & Mrs. Salvador perezMs. Lynne rosaia ‘69Dr. Michael Samn & Dr. Karen L. LeeMr. & Mrs. Nick SeverinoMrs. Casey Sternsmith ‘99Ms. Jane Cavagnaro Unger ‘78Ms. Marian WaddellWells Fargo BankMr. Daniel WhelanMrs. Gina DeRanieri Wiebe ‘84Mr. & Mrs. Robert WilsonMrs. Jamila Sinlao Zanette ‘04Ms. Pamela Zaragoza

$250 tO $499 CRUSADER SpONSORDr. Janet Andrews, D.D.S. ‘70Mrs. patrice Baron Antosik ‘69Mr. & Mrs. John AquilinaMiss valerie Armento ‘69Ms. Rita Raffo Arnold ‘75

Ms. Chrystelle Azcona ‘11Mr. rui AzevedoMr. & Mrs. Jean-paul BartheMrs. Betty BattagliaMr. & Mrs. James D. BiernatMr. & Mrs. Bill Borba, IIIDrs. patricia & Charles BradleyMrs. Eileen Kane Brennan ‘70Miss Catherine Caserza ‘77Mrs. Pat CaseyMr. robert CauterucioShirley CauterucioMrs. Melanie Meisel Cirigliano ‘73Mrs. Mary Jo Dungan Compton ‘64Ms. Lauren ConklinMrs. Elizabeth ConnollyMiss Dana Deranieri ‘90Mr. & Ms. Juvenal N. FernandezMs. Jennifer Fiore ‘89Mr. Michael & Mrs. Christine FolanMr. & Mrs. John FraherMr. & Mrs. Harry GlasserMrs. Linda Micheli Gunn ‘67Mr. & Mrs. Gregory HageyMrs. Barbara Campi Herrera ‘73Ms. Lynette Hovland ‘81Ms. Dennis H. irvingMrs. Evita Rapadas Isleta ‘99Mrs. Margaret Kane Jung ‘68Mr. Darrell JustusMrs. Marsha Zanetti Kane ‘67Mrs. Ann O’Brien Keighran ‘84Mr. & Mrs. Alan MaffeiFather Michael Mahoney OFM, CapuchinMrs. Kathleen Alvarado Mankowski ‘84Ms. Bridget MannixMs. Catherine Mariani ‘12Ms. Teresa M. MartinMr. & Mrs. Fred MatthewsDr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. McGeeMercy High School - San FranciscoMrs. Mary Hustedt Milton ‘66Mrs. Jennifer Kockos Morse ‘74Ms. patricia Murphy ‘90Ms. patricia O’Leary ‘73Mr. parker O’ReganMrs. Lorraine Welch Paul ‘68Dr. Luke A. perkocha & Ms. Lena W. WongMr. & Mrs. John piccettiMrs. Patricia Schultz rawert ‘60Ms. Claire Rietmann-Grout ‘04Mr. & Mrs. paul RinettiMrs. Kimberly Leung robe ‘02Mr. & Mrs. tom RowanMs. Elena ruggiero ‘96Father John ryanMrs. Angelina Dekker Schwab ‘95Mrs. Nicole Frye Sears ‘97Ms. Angela SimonettiMs. vashti Sinigayan ‘99Mr. & Mrs. Monica SmithMs. Kirsten Strobel ‘96Ms. Camille Tallon ‘99Mr. & Mrs. John thomasMr. Barry thornton & Ms. Susie FridayMrs. Heather Manders Torres ‘99Ms. Naomi tuite ‘70Mrs. Barbara Bushnell vigil ‘61Mrs. Theresa Sweeney Walsh ‘72Mrs. Hazel Stergar Walton ‘63Mrs. Catherine Gogarty Winnett ‘81Mrs. June WisecarverMr. & Mrs. valiant W. WongMr. Dennis WoottenZanette Aviation insurance Service, inc.


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THAnk You!This Annual Report includes

gifts received from July 1, 2017

thru June 30, 2018.

please contact Mercy’s Advancement Office with

corrections and accept our apologies for any inadvertent

omissions. 650.762.1190


Anne Bianchini, CpA ‘90

Sr. pauline Borghello, RSM

Sr. Judy Cannon, rSM

Cindy McDonald Dunleavy ‘81

patricia Flanagan ‘65

Bob Grassilli

Karen Hanrahan

Catherine’s Legacy If you have made provisions for Mercy in your estate plan (with bequests, charitable trusts, gifts of life insurance or

retirement funds), you can become a member of Mercy’s Catherine Legacy Society. please notify the Advancement Department at 650.762.1190 or Mary Lund at [email protected].

Sarah Newsom Healy

Brandy M. M. Navarro, CFp®, ChFC, CLU ‘98

Joan Marie O’Donnell, RSM

Clare pool purpura ‘75

Caroline M. romeo

Michele O’Connor tyler ‘68

2018-19 Board of Directors

A Family-First Approach to Charitable GivingRemember Mercy HS Burlingame in Your Will or Living trust

In addition to passing assets to loved ones, your will or living trust can also be used to define your legacy through support of Mercy High School Burlingame. When you remember us through a gift in your estate plans, you join a special group of people who have made some of our most important advances possible.

Advantages • Simplicity. As little as one sentence in your will or living trust is

all that is needed to complete your gift. • Flexibility. Until your will or trust goes into effect, you are free

to alter your plans.• versatility. You can give a specific item, an amount of money,

a gift contingent upon certain events or a percentage of your estate.

How a Gift in Your Will WorksYour estate planning attorney can help you structure a gift so your loved ones will be taken care of first after you’re gone. He or she will include our sample language in a will or living trust you create, or add it to existing documents through an amendment called a codicil. A popular option is to leave a percentage of what is left of your estate after other beneficiaries have received their share so your gift will remain proportionate to the size of your estate, no matter how it fluctuates.

For sample language to take to your estate planning attorney to add to your will or living trust, go to Mercy’s planned giving section of our website: https://www.mercyhsb.com/giving/planned-giving or contact the Advancement Office at 650.762.1190 or Mary Lund, Director of Advancement at [email protected]© the Stelter Company. the information in this publication is not intended as legal advice. Article 5 of 6

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How did your Mercy experience make an impact on your life? BC: Being at a small school that was entirely female made it easier to be myself. there was no pressure to look or act a certain way. Because of this, I made many connections and lifelong friends. I have a group of very close girlfriends, and we've been there for each other for all of life's major milestones.

KC: I think that my time at Mercy helped shape who I am today. Mercy gave me a space to grow and try new things. Through my time at Mercy, i learned to be confident and that it was ok to fail.

HD: My Mercy experience helped to reaffirm the significance of treating people with respect and consideration. It demonstrated the importance of community and being there for others when they are in need.

CrG: When I was a student I was inspired by our Athletic Director Ms. Fallon (Meave Fallon Ward ‘90). She was a great role model as a former high school and college athlete and now I am proud to be following in her footsteps and be a role model for our students today.

What made you want to come back to Mercy?BC: After being a stay at home mom for the last 9 years, i really believe it was fate that brought me back here to work in the

Carol Flanagan Cooke ‘78, Director of technology • Elizabeth Reardon Agler ‘90, Assistant Admissions Director • Beverly Buhain Cruz ‘92, Advancement Services Manager • Claire Rietmann-Grout ‘04, Assistant Head of School for Student Life • Jamila Sinlao Zanette ‘04, Alumnae Relations Manager • Amarè Silva ‘11, parent volunteer and Event Coordinator • Kelsey Connolly ‘12, Religion teacher • Heidi Dissmeyer ‘14, Interim Registrar

Advancement Office. Once I stepped into the Mansion, I was greeted with the same warmth and hospitality that I first experienced as a freshman many years ago. Just like it was for me when I was a

student, the faculty and staff are caring and fun, and I really and truly enjoy my work. As the Advancement Services Manager, i am constantly reminded of names and faces from the past. It's fun to connect the dots to see where former schoolmates are now!

AS: School has always been my second home, and as the parent volunteer Coordinator, I want to help make it feel that way for many more girls and their families.

What's your favorite thing about working at your alma mater? EA: My favorite thing is being in the community, which is genuinely warm and caring. in my role as Assistant Director of Admission, i love greeting alumnae when they bring their daughters on campus to visit and since our sisterhood is far-reaching and holds meaning, it doesn't matter if

we attended Mercy at different times, once we know we are alums, we are connected.

KC: Working with the teachers that taught me is an amazing experience. they continue to mentor and teach me. I also think that it is a great connection with the students. Whenever the students get stressed out, I remind them that I was in their position once and if I could survive they will for sure be able to survive.

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A Gift in your Estate Plan Is Right for you If:• You want the opportunity to guide

decisions about the future ownership of your possessions and the legacy you leave behind.

• You have a will or living trust or are ready to create one.

• You want to make sure your support of Mercy Burlingame is still available after your lifetime.

• You want to balance your generosity to us with an assurance that loved ones are taken care of first.

• You want to maintain the flexibility to change your mind about your gift at any time.

Nine Alumnae on Staff

Alumnae love coming back and giving to Mercy, and in the past few years, we have had this presence grow - from Mercy faculty, staff, and administration to involvement in key advisory boards and committees, Mercy women are sharing their talents with our community in numerous ways. this school year, we have 9 Mercy alumnae as part of our staff. We sat down with a few of them to discuss the impact of their Mercy experience, and what being back on campus means to them.


60 YearsSister Kathleen Connolly ‘58 taught in elementary schools in San Francisco, Los Angeles

and Bakersfield for 22 years before volunteering to minister in the Appalachian region of Western virginia. there she worked as a social worker for the poor. Sister worked for Child Protective Services in redding and also for a Foster Family Agency before returning to the Bay Area. For three years she placed refugee minors whose parents had been killed in the fighting in Sudan and other parts of Africa with foster families in the San Jose area. She then spent close to one year teaching in a St. Bakhita’s girls’ school in Narus, South Sudan through the auspices of Mercy Beyond Borders.

50 YEARSSister Amy Bayley ‘68 entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1968. After obtaining her teaching and administrative

credentials, she worked in administration and counseling, and also taught English and religion. in 1980, she became vice principal at Mercy High School Burlingame and principal from 1982 to 1993, where she oversaw the development and restoration of the Kohl Mansion after the 1989 earthquake which devastated a large part of the building. In 1995, Sister Amy began her tenure as vice President for Community Planning at Mercy Housing, working with local communities to develop affordable housing. In that role she has worked with elected officials, staff, and local neighborhoods to create high quality housing especially for seniors, families, and persons with special needs.

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60 YEARSAlways an educator, Sister judy Carle has ministered in Mercy High Schools in Burlingame (1971 - 74 and 1976 - 81)

and San Francisco. She moved into formation work with newer members and then served 16 non-consecutive years in Congregational leadership, including working to establish the institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas in 1991. Sister Judy ventured into Mercy Housing before being elected regional Community President in 1997. Current ministries include Dignity Health Board; Advisory Committee of Healing WELL for the homeless of San Francisco; Ambassador for Catherine Center, a residential program for formerly incarcerated women; and Coordinator for Mercy volunteer Corps in San Francisco.

70 YearsBorn in San Mateo, CA, Sister Mary Lois Corporandy ‘46 graduated from Mercy High School, Burlingame and earned degrees in biology, chemistry

and administration at San Francisco State, and an M.T.S. in Mathematics at Catholic University of America. She taught elementary school at Our Lady of Angels and St. Catherine's. At Mercy High Schools, Burlingame and San Francisco, she served as dean, department head, vice-principal, assistant principal, and principal. She introduced Intersession, and the modular schedule. She became master scheduler, a position she held for 20 years. She served as a clinical laboratory scientist at St. Mary’s Medical Center, San Francisco and blood bank coordinator. She has served on the boards of Mercy High School Burlingame, Mercy High School San Francisco, Mercy retirement and Care Center, and Saint Mary’s Medical Center where she was the first chair of the Strategic Planning Committee. in 2012 she retired to Marian Life Care Center.

Jubilarians

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Mercy women are global: the new Alumnae platform provides the opportunity for users to reconnect in ways that go beyond social media. Through the Online Directory, alumnae can search for friends and fellow classmates using the map function, or by occupational field, college/university, and more. Contact information (mailing address, phone number, and email address) is completely private; geographic locations are only accessible to alumnae who are registered on the network.

Mercy women are incredibly talented: The Alumnae Platform includes a number of tools to promote professional networking and partnerships. through the Career Center, users can share job openings and internship opportunities, as well as upload resumes and apply for open positions.

Mercy women like to have fun: Easy-to-access event listings to help you stay up-to-date on all of the activities happening within the Mercy community and register to attend. the Groups function offers additional opportunities for class representatives and other volunteers to manage smaller gatherings, based on class year and affinity areas.

Mercy women are generous: Alumnae have expressed great interest in having greater opportunities to give back to one another, and to Mercy students. through the new platform, users will be able to indicate how they’d like to make an impact. Whether you’d like to provide short-term mentorship, review resumes for young professionals, volunteer as a class representative, or donate to a fundraising campaign, there are many ways to get involved!

WELCOME ALuMNAE DAUGHtERS

pictured on the Senior Stairs front to back:

Elizabeth reardon Agler ‘90 and daughter EmilyArlene Susmilch Mayne ‘84 and daughter NinaLisa Uccelli Marsh ‘81 and daughter SarahJacqueline Birkeland Rodrigues ‘92 and daughter KaceyMargaret McKinney Wilson ‘94 and daughter HaileyLynn O’halloran Akeyson ‘75 and daughter Lilly

Jubilarians

join Mercy's new alumnae platform!We’re excited to announce that mercy connect, our new

alumnae networking platform, is now live!


Mercy has created a new online home for alumnae, called Mercy Connect. through this site, you'll be able to message other alums, engage in social and professional networking, and stay up-to-date with alumnae and Mercy community news. As more people join the platform, we'll also be able to generate new opportunities for engagement, including mentorship (peer-to-peer and alum-to-current student), a blog for sharing alumnae stories and experiences, and more.

here are few ways that mercy connect captures the spirit of the alumnae community

Get started today by activating your account at alumnae.mercyhsb.com! For more information, contact jamila Sinlao Zanette ‘04, Alumnae relations Manager, at [email protected]


1955What began as an occasional luncheon get-together since graduation in ‘55 has segued over the years to trips in other cities and even out of state! Our first “get away” to Pine Mountain Lake in the Sierras included seven members of our class: Carol Shea purdy, rose Marie Ferrario jacobberg, Diane Sheehan Key, Sandy Levy Dreweatt, janet Lawson Holdren, judie Cunningham MacDonald, and Carol Messano porter. While in Green valley, AZ, five of us (Rose, Carol, Diane, Carolyn, and Sandy) were joined by Ann Marie Wunderlich Schaffer for a day. this July took us on our second trip to San Diego. We spent four days touring the sights -- Balboa park, Gaslamp downtown, shopping in Seaport village, and loved the performance of the musical Once at the Lamb’s players theatre in Coronado. We’re back at home, looking forward to our next mini-reunion. How blessed we are for our continuing friendship as Mercy girls.

1956Mary Lou Woodman Whitcomb and her husband of 58 years continue their lives in South Lake tahoe as active community members. this spring they travelled to Australia and New Zealand. Mary Lou is active in the community; as lector at St. theresa’s Church; as a Soroptimist Club member; and plays bridge two times a week. they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary this year!

1957Sharon Smith Campodonico has 4 wonderful children: Jeff, a neuropsychologist in Baltimore, MD, specializing in Geriatrics and forensic litigation; Liz, a middle school volleyball and basketball coach in Littleton, CO; Dominic, a senior law partner at Gordon and Rees in San Francisco, specializing in medical and pharmacology litigation; and peter, who is a consultant in specialized fashion in New York. Nothing has changed for Sharon, who is still stringing beads and weaving baskets.

pat Koch Delaney has been married for 56 years and has 9 grandchildren. She’s traveled to some fun places, still plays “9” holes of golf, but best of all, is still standing!

Lydia Fulvio Eslinger stays busy volunteering with the Red Cross, hospice, a local hospital auxiliary and the health ministry at her church. She also travels as much as possible, and highly recommends Antarctica as a destination.

jeannie Britschgi Gallagher still works as a daycare provider. She has 20 grandchildren—11 girls and 9 boys. ten grandchildren are attending Jeannie’s grammar school; one granddaughter (Colleen Sammons ‘13) is a Mercy alumna, another is a Mercy student (reagan Sammons ‘20), and two more are hoping to attend.

1958Anita Alonso Eden took the trip of a lifetime in July 2018 when she traveled to Israel for two weeks. the trip left her both exhilarated and exhausted, and gave her a whole new understanding of the Bible. Anita is looking forward to the reunion in September. (PHOTO:“Jerusalem”)

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Marilyn Weeks ‘64 was in attendance. The concert included several pieces written by Sr. Suzanne. Most noted was the Cantata that Sr. Suzanne wrote in 1962 for Mother Cyril’s Jubilee. the class of ‘64 were among the first to sing the Cantata during class with their beloved Sr. Suzanne. Singing again under her direction was special indeed! (PHOTO: Sr Suzanne directs “God’s Grandeur”)

1967Laura pometta Simpson is happily ensconced from Saturday afternoon teas at the Palace Hotel and ritz Carlton in San Francisco. She is also the the staff harpist for surgery waiting at UCSF at Mission Bay, parnassus and Mt. Zion sites (the finest hospital in the West according to US News and World Report). Occasionally alumnae come by for a visit, and Laura would love to see more, as it’s always a treat to catch up!

1968Barbara rutherford Crest had the chance to meet up with friends from the Class of 1968 in rome, italy this past spring. (PHOTO: “In front of St. Stephen Church in Rome, Italy.”

From left to right: Bruce Crest (husband of Barbara); Sean Maffet (husband of Kathleen); Kathleen Cronin; Shirley Meals Lubrano; Barbara Rutherford Crest)

patricia (patty) Siegel Schmolze and her husband Robert (Bob) Schmolze (Serra HS ’68) celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary with a trip to the Island of Kauai. Both patty and Bob are currently retired, however patty continues to teach part-time as an instructor of early childhood teachers in training. They have two adult children Robert (and his fiancé tabitha) and Laurel (and her husband Mike) and a vivacious almost seven-year-old granddaughter, Charlotte Rose. Bob and patty continue to enjoy life in “the big city” actively grandparenting, taking classes, seeing shows, and exploring museums. With extended family in Northern California, they visit the area often and travel elsewhere in the US and abroad frequently.

1959Beth Dado Aversa and her husband Guido celebrated their 50th Anniversary in February. they took a trip to New Orleans to celebrate and celebrated again over the summer with their five children, their spouses & twelve grandchildren when they gathered for

their eldest granddaughter’s wedding. Beth is also active in a local quilting guild, sings in her church choir, and enjoys her grandchildren. (PHOTO: “Our trip to Arches National Park”)

1960“On our second Jesuit lead pilgrimage to portugal this time at shrine of Fátima.” patricia Conway putkey ‘60 and Mary pappert McCarrick ‘64

1961Sister philip Sharon Ellenberger writes, “In 1974 I joined Mother John Marie, who had a vision for a new community. We were canonically erected as a diocesan community on May 7, 1991 in the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas. We have houses in Monterrey, Mexico, Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Amarillo. On May 26 Mother John Marie passed away and, oh, we miss her. I am now the oldest by age and profession in the community! We number 43 this year with three joining us. My positions in Community remain the same -- infirmary and sewing room. I have helpers in both.”

1962Maureen Murphy Jenkins retired after a 40 year career in nursing and transitioned to another passion, walking with people in their spiritual journey as a spiritual director/companion. She and her family also recently welcomed a new grandson to the delight of all.

1963Susan pringle Smith was incredibly excited to have the chance

to “pin” her granddaughter, Kiley O’Brien ‘18, at the Alumnae Pinning Ceremony in May. (PHOTO: “Susan pinning Kiley at the Alumnae Pinning Ceremony”)

1964Betty Stanley Berry was thrilled to join classmates rey Friel ‘64 and Sr Celeste Marie (Trudy Nuttman) ‘64, along with other alumni as Sr. Suzanne conducted “God’s Grandeur” at the Mercy chapel for a Jubilee weekend in July. Classmate

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Let us know what you are up to! We love to have information for the Class Notes section of the Oaks. Submit your updates and photos online through the Mercy website at www.mercyhsb.com/alumnae/submit-news. If you prefer to email us, you can send your news to [email protected]. We can’t wait to hear from you! — Jamila Sinlao Zanette ‘04, Alumnae Relations Manager


Sharon Sodek Woodcock - This year has been a year of great joy and a year of great sorrow for Sharon. in February 2018 Sharon was delighted to be present for the birth of her 2nd granddaughter in Hawi, Hawaii. Lana Woodcock Belmarez joined her sister Makena, age three, and brother Mateo, age 10, into the circle of family love. However, just a few short months later in April 2018, Sharon dealt with the profound loss of having her younger siblings, Shannon Maureen Sodek ‘70 and Shaymus (Shay) Sodek die within three weeks of each other. Shannon passed away in Northern California and Shay on the island of Kauai where he had lived for several years. Both died from complications of heart disease. Looking ahead, Sharon and her husband Joel are planning a permanent move from their home in Portland to Hawi, to join their daughter Sally, son-in-law Brad, and grandchildren on the Big Island. Sharon may be reached at: [email protected]

1971jackie Madden Haugh keeps up with her Mercy crew on Facebook. She just published her third book, the promise I Kept, and is turning it into an Audible version. Jackie’s four kids are completely “launched,” and she’s expecting her first grandchild soon.

Eileen O’Day Whitcomb recently walked away from four decades of the nursing profession, jumped on a plane to travel the world, learn a new language, and grab life by the horns. She’s grateful for a deeply loving relationship with the man of her dreams, and continues to let curiosity guide her through new doors of opportunity. Ellen adds, “My tribe continues to grow and contribute to helping make this crazy world a better place for future generations. Hope everyone is doing well. All the best to you.” (PHOTO: Maui 2018)

1974Angela Aubry is grateful to Cindy Wallace Chin ‘74, a “true Mercy sister,” who came to her rescue during the Santa rosa fire in 2017.

Nancy ryan Hines recently came together with lifelong friends from the Class of 1974 to celebrate the marriage of Valerie Vick Nichols ‘74. (PHOTO: Left to Right, Jennifer Kockos Morse, Colleen McGovern, Nancy Ryan Hines, Valerie Vick Nichols, Ann Buckley McCarthy, Mary Andrews)

1977Kelly Johnson Kennedy: PHOTO: “Me with my kids Jamieson and Jordan”

1978Mary Adkins Nicholson and her husband Nick just celebrated 39 years of marriage in June. It has gone by so quickly and they look forward to their 40th next year. they love spending time with their 8 year old granddaughter, Anabelle, along with activities like Disney trips, day trips, camping, and Harley rides. their 4 1/2 Mo. old long haired German Shepherd, Mr. Rocco, is keeping them quite busy, too.

1981Theresa Stanghellini Holm lost her husband last September, but has been enjoying her daughter and son’s company.

1984Athena Cambitsis Stanford opened up her own real estate company, Stanford Realty Group, in 2014. Her first grandchild, Adalynn Jo, was born in January 2018 and is the apple of Athena’s eye!

jaimee Dalupan Troyer celebrated 1 year of being breast cancer-free

on July 6, 2018. She and her fiance have purchased a new home, which is currently undergoing remodeling. they are also planning their wedding for next year. Jaimee is alive and well, and looking forward to the future.

1986janine Bartolotti found employment with Gardaworld Cash Services after being caregiver for her mom. She has been traveling across the US training new employees since 2012. In 2017, Janine was offered a position as CvS Supervisor in Helena, Mt. She has also started

a company called Charred Fibers Solar pyrography. (PHOTO: Solar Pyrography is wood burning with a magnifying glass and the sun.)

Ana Gloria rodriguez Wilkinson writes, “Life is wonderful. This being the year that most of us 1986 graduates turn 50, there has been a lot of celebrating going on.” (PHOTO: Ana and her husband Corbett at her 50th birthday party)

1988the Class of 1988 recently celebrated their 30 year reunion with a weekend of activities organized by Arlene Floresca-Igtanloc, including a Giants game and wine-tasting at Sciandri Family vineyards, hosted by alumna rebecca Sciandri Griffin.

1988-Reunion “Friday night San Francisco Giants baseball game.” Front row from left to right: Joyce Hare Romeo, Kim Garrett Paulus, Regina Chavez Susa, Phaidra Pavia Garcia, Lynn Montgomery,

Arlene Floresca. Back row from left to right: Michaela Molloy Simpson, Denise O’Reilly Thompson, Debra Belale, Cindy Gonzalez Morton.

1988-Reunion “Our organizer Arlene Floresca (left) and host Rebecca

Sciandri Griffin (right)”

1988-Reunion Front row (left to right): Debbie Peruzzaro McMichael, Maribel Lavin Larson, Kim Garrett Paulus, Phaidra Pavia Garcia, Lynn Montgomery, Margaret McPeake. Middle row (left to right): Jennifer Alameda Jones, Tammy Rush Glenn, Cindy Gonzalez Morton, Arlene Floresca. Back row (left to right): Jerelyn Agtual Day, Sarah Eggen Thornhill, Lisa Oberster

Mancina, Tara Cafferkey Niland, Lilly Whitehouse Paulsen, Jane Antonini, Debra Belale, Kristi Moran Lanusse, Sandra Ruiz, Rudith Melo Cordero, April Garcia Hall, Tracy Nabonne Clemente, Gingle Baronia Allen. Very back on left: Michelle Acevedo Nicklas, Rebecca Sciandri Griffin, Suzanne Puccinelli Dabadghav.

1990Stacy Demakas Moffat is celebrating her daughter Samantha’s recent graduation from University of Nevada in Reno with a Degree in Business Administration. Samantha recently accepted a job in sales & marketing with Automatic Data Processing. She’s been assigned one of the largest territories in Sacramento & is already proving her strong work ethic & sales skills. (PHOTO: Stacy’s daughter, Samantha)

1991Kelli Brooks recently moved to Qatar to continue working for the Department of Defense, after spending 2 years in Iraq and 4 years in Afghanistan.

1995tessa Manni O’Dowd recently met up with friends from the Class of 1995 and writes, “I can’t believe that over 20 years have passed and our friendships still hold strong. Mercy gave us a bond that will last forever.” (PHOTO: From left to right - Jacqueline Dowd, Tessa Manni O’Dowd , Megan Carey, Deanna Canepa, and Nicole Albee)

1999Maureen roberts Miller is proud to announce the birth of her second daughter, Madison Ciara, on June 5. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Doug, and oldest daughter, Mackenzie, on the Jersey Shore, where she has resided for the past seven years. (PHOTO: Baptism of Madison Ciara Miller, July 2018)

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2002Kendyl Eriksen teaches 6th grade science at Convent & Stuart Hall in San Francisco. She married Brad Woodville on July 12 (with Mary Desing ‘02, in the bridal party) and they live in El Cerrito with their pets, a bearded dragon and a parrot. (PHOTO: Mary Desing ‘02 and Kendyl Eriksen ‘02)

2004Maureen Carey graduated from Regis University with a Bachelor’s Degree in History in 2008 and continued her education at the University of Colorado, earning a Master’s in American History. She now works as a researcher for the New England Historical Genealogical Society, her dream job.

PHOTO: (Left to Right) Abby Matthews Huseth with her sister, Hannah Matthews ‘06, their mom, Mercy chorale teacher Pam Matthews, and Abby’s son Soren in Missoula, Montana.

Meghan Chavez railey attended Santa Clara University and graduated in 2008 with a degree in Finance. While at Santa Clara University she played Division I softball. After graduation she joined UBS financial services, leaving in 2010 to join Wells Fargo Advisors where she manages a wealth management practice in San Francisco. In 2014 she married Joey Railey at the Kohl Mansion. their first child, a daughter, was born in late 2015, and they recently celebrated the birth of a son in April 2018.

2005Courtney jamieson received the award for “top 40 under 40 most successful in the Bay Area” in 2017, and recently relocated to Seattle to work with Microsoft as the Global Director of Marketing Analytics. She still plays golf with a 6 handicap and spent her 30th birthday playing golf in Scotland for 2 weeks. Courtney mentors students, sits on a non-profit board and maintains golf membership at the peninsula Golf and Country Club (pGCC). (PHOTO: Courtney holding the 2017 British Open Trophy at Carnoustie Golf Club)

2008Claire O’Brien Smith went to Skyline College and studied Esthetics. She obtained her state board license and currently works as an Arch Expert for Benefit Cosmetics at Ulta in San Mateo. In January 2017, she married Ricky Smith and on July 27, 2017, the couple welcomed their daughter Sadie Louise in the early hours of the morning. (PHOTO: Sadie’s first Christmas 2017)

Amanda Meffert Tipton moved to virginia in 2009, graduated from UvA’s extension campus in Biology and Psychology, and was married in 2016. She was accepted to Northwestern University for graduate school in 2017 for a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through a hybrid

program. Amanda participated in music in college, and played the role of the mother in the opera Hansel Und Gretel. She currently lives in the DC Metro area.

2009jessica Malekos Smith is a M.A. candidate with the Department of War Studies at King’s College London and previously served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Her law article, “Imagining a Killer Robot’s First Words: Engineering State-in-the-Loop Legal Responsibility for Fully Autonomous Weapons Systems,” was recently published in the Harvard Kennedy School Review.

2010Brianna Bacich went to the University of San Diego where she graduated with a BA in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Psychology. She is now in her last year at the University of Southern California to receive her Doctorate in physical therapy which she plans to use to work in rehabilitation for patients with neurological conditions.

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jenise Spiteri earned her Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship at Sierra Nevada College (2013) and began competing internationally in half-pipe snowboarding. She finished one spot short of making it into the 2018 Olympics (she was 25th in the world rankings and the top 24 get to compete in the Olympics). Now she is

training for the 2022 Olympic Games which will take place in Beijing. (PHOTO: Jenise Spiteri ‘10 training at Copper Mountain, Colorado)

2012Evelyn Hitchcock is loving life in Los Angeles with a job that combines two of her favorite things: sports and entertainment. She worked on the 2017 U.S. Amateur, 2018 NBA All-Star and is gearing up to work on Super Bowl 2022 and the College Football playoff National Championship in 2023. When she isn’t working, Evelyn loves exploring the city, working out and finding new places to eat. (PHOTO: Evelyn with her 2018 NBA All-Star Game +1, her dad!)

Kathleen ryan was recently diagnosed with a visual impairment issue so now she uses a cane to navigate her world. She is currently a student at NDNU in Liberal Studies and has recently started a job at a pre-school.

2013Daniela Cavagnaro graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in May of 2018 with a BS in Community Health Science. She is currently applying to nursing schools and hopes to start within the next year. (PHOTO: Daniela on graduation day)

2014Sabrina Arsalane graduated from USF last December 2017 with a Bachelor’s in International Studies and will be attending Boston University School of Law in the Fall of 2018.

2016Nicolette Chan is a transfer student from Saint Mary’s with plans to attend UNLv, works multiple jobs (including as a barista at teaspoon San Mateo), and recently got an American bully puppy that she named puppy. Nicolette was also on the Skyline pom and Hip Hop team with Gary Ferguson this past year! Her sister, Kaitlyn, is a current sophomore and is enjoying Mercy thus far. (PHOTO: “Here are some dance team alumnae and I after college nationals on our way to Downtown Disney!”)

Ms. Kathy Garban Benedetto ‘65Mrs. Mary O’Brien Brennan ‘58Mrs. Rita Ahern Chaput ‘39Ms. Joanne Gallagher ‘55Mrs. Marguerite Comstock Gorzell ‘70Mrs. Kathleen Laine Harville ‘64

In Memoriam pLEASE REMEMBER tHE FOLLOWING ALUMNAE IN YOUR pRAYERS. As of this publication, we have noted the “In Memoriams” received between January 1st and Oct. 1st 2018. those received after that date will appear in our Fall Oaks.

the Mercy Mass program - At each of our school liturgies we pray for those people who have been acknowledged in the Mercy Mass Program. Donations are made in memory of a loved one and to honor others for anniversaries, birthdays, or at times of illness. to enroll a loved one in the Mercy Mass program, simply contact the Mercy Advancement Office at 650.762.1190 or visit our website at www.mercyhsb.com

Ms. Kathryn O’Rourke Heyward ‘66Mrs. Patricia Meehan Johnson ‘70Mrs. Therese Morasci Kennealy ‘66Mrs. Dorothy Anger Madden ‘53Mrs. Marilyn Silvestri Matusch ‘65Mrs. Rita O’Grady O’Connor ‘39

Mrs. Nancy White Reese ‘60Mrs. Carolyn Watt Selby ‘61Miss Shannon Sodek ‘70Mrs. Joan Weaver Sullivan ‘48Mrs. patricia viacava vanelli ‘64Mrs. Susan Ellenberger varjavand ‘59

*In the Spring 2018 issue of The Oaks, we listed Jaimee Dalupan Troyer '84 on our ‘In Memoriam’ page. We are happy to report that Jaimee is alive and well! Please see her class note on Page 42.


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