FOCUS on Ursuline
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL WINTER 2009
ANNUAL REPORT
President’s Message
Administration
President/Principal
Julie Carver
707-524-1130 ext. 113
[email protected]
Vice Principal
Caryn Inman
707-524-1130 ext. 119
[email protected]
Director of
College Counseling
Cyndi Niendorf
707-524-1130 ext. 120
[email protected]
Director of Finance
Peter Kingston
707-524-1130 ext. 117
[email protected]
Director of Advancement
Margaux Hardy
707-524-1130 ext. 142
[email protected]
Co-Directors of Admissions
Lisa Ormond
707-524-1130 ext. 115
[email protected]
Kathleen Kelly
707-524-1130 ext. 135
[email protected]
Mission Effectiveness
Sr. Francis Kearney
707-524-1130 ext. 116
[email protected]
Board of Trustees
John Wehde
Brad Pighin
Sue Goranson
Joe McNeany
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
David Beach
Julie Carver
Ex Officio Member
Michael Cumbo
Carole Ellis
Sr. Shirley Garibaldi, osu
Paige Mazzoni
Debbie McGowan
Kim McNeany
Martin Reilley
Sr. Christine Van Swearingen, osu
Raven Wachtler
Busy, Productive, and Energized
Julie Carver, President / Principal
For this year’s Annual Report I would like to update our community on the year
thus far. This fall Ursuline has enjoyed success in a myriad of areas including
sports, the drama production, dance show, choir show, Model UN, FatherDaughter, and Homecoming. We have also seen a resurgence of school spirit
with the institution of spirit points and a renewed sense of reverence in our
liturgies. Our chapel has been the site of breathtaking Day of the Dead and
Nativity Displays.
We have made staff changes to buttress our Admissions and Advancement
efforts. We now have Co-Directors of Admissions Lisa Ormond and Kathleen Kelly who brought 115 girls here
on Preview Day and continue a full court press, visiting many elementary schools where we have never been
before. They are working very closely with Margaux Hardy who was appointed Director of Advancement.
Margaux is bringing fresh ideas and energy to her department.
Our building plans were approved by the Board of Supervisors and we have contracted with an architecture
firm to move forward with our parking lot project. This is the first step in our building plan. Our master plans
involve moving all auto traffic to the outskirts of campus to create a commons area in front of the administration building with the addition of a new library and reconfigured classroom space. The parking lot should be
completed this summer.
We received a clean audit with no material weaknesses in our first year with Lautze & Lautze, our new accounting firm. And we recently received a $40,000 gift from the family of Inamay Larkin to increase her named
scholarship fund. Many students will benefit from their generosity in years to come. Through a generous donation from the Class of 1997, our students now have a new scoreboard in the gymnasium.
Jog-a-thon had terrific student participation and we have achieved 86% of our goal. Donations continue to
come in. We have purchased and installed an LCD screen for the lobby with part of the proceeds. Christmas
Families received their deliveries and, as always, we are overwhelmed by the generosity of our Ursuline
families. The Annual Fund is progressing a bit slowly this year, but we continue to send out reminders. This is
a very important source of revenue for the school as it bridges the gap between the actual cost of an Ursuline
education ($2817 per student) and the tuition paid. If you have yet to do so, please consider sending in your
contribution.
Our WASC report is in the final stage of completion in preparation for the March accreditation visit. We are
looking forward to all that spring semester has to offer: senior service project board presentations, spring
sports, the musical, dance and choir shows and graduation.
Contents
Service
3 Community
On December 3, 2008 approximately 100 students from Ursuline
and Cardinal Newman traveled to San Francisco to serve at Project
Homeless Connect (PHC). The students were accompanied by
teacher and parent chaperones who kindly offered to drive
and supervise.
Features
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Alumnae of the Year
12 2008
Every year, an alumna is recognized by her peers for the tre-
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Amazing Students
22 Our
Spending the past three summers as an apprentice mosaic
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mendous impact she has made on the Ursuline community. The
Alumnae of the Year Award is presented to an inspiring alumna
who has committed much of her time, energy and talent to living
the Ursuline values. This year’s recipient is Nancy Moran.
artist with the City of Santa Rosa’s ArtStart program has allowed
Angelina Duckett to contribute to her community by working on
public art.
Mission
Departments
COMMUNITY SERVICE......................................................3
Counseling..............................................................6
alumnae..............................................................7
Admissions............................................................14
A Student’s Perspective............................................15
The Ursuline Chapel..................................................18
Ursuline Fall Sports.................................................19
Ursuline Visual and Performing Arts................22
Annual Report............................................................24
URSULINE DONORS........................................................25
ADvancement...................................................32
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Gospels, we challenge
each student to seek
knowledge, to clarify her
values and to act
on her convictions.
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Our Proud History
Understanding our Connection to Elmhurst Ursuline Academy
By Sister Francis Kearney, OSU, Mission Effectiveness
Ursuline Western Province Annals give us fascinating history beyond the eventful trek of Ursuline sisters from Brown County, Ohio to Santa Rosa, California
in 1880. In 1898 the sisters settled in Saint Helena. By 1917, they ventured to
San Francisco’s Outer Mission District and even spent a short time in Merced.
This short article introducing Elmhurst Ursuline Academy in Saint Helena is
a glimpse into living history. Recent contact with the current Saint Helena
Catholic Elementary School principal is a promising source of information, as
is the pursuit of graduates of Elmhurst who reside in the Napa Valley area and
beyond.
The sisters closed the Elmhurst Academy in 1950, returning to Santa Rosa
and leaving fond memories in the hearts of their pupils. Some of you, as you
read this article, have history with the sisters in Saint Helena and we invite
you to share your memories. The Academy archives contain official records as
well as descriptions of a variety of school events. The St. Helena Star, the local
museum, the parish school all serve as venues to showcase these living memories. Please share your memories of these sisters, who were called “Mothers”:
Florence, Therese, Alphonse, Madeleine, Columba, Elizabeth, Bernadette, Paul,
Rita, Agatha, William, Peter, Bernard, Cephas, Gertrude, Stanislaus, Mercedes,
Dominic, Ignatius, Patricia. Send your stories and photos to Sister Francis
Kearney at [email protected].
Elmhurst Ursuline Academy in the early 1900’s
Inamay Larkin Memorial Scholarship Receives Generous Gift
By Kathleen Kelly Co-Director of Admissions
Ursuline’s commitment to providing the finest education for the young women
entrusted to our care would not be possible without the support of alumnae and
friends. Such support is exemplified by the recent gift the Inamay Larkin Memorial Scholarship received in December from Norma B.Winter (Inamay Larkin’s
sister). Norma, who passed away in August of 2008, often told her daughter
Romona, “Please make sure that $40,000 from my estate goes to Inamay’s
scholarship to help a deserving student at Ursuline.” Her wish was granted and
Ursuline High School is extremely grateful and proud to be associated with such
a wonderful family.
Inamay graduated from Ursuline in 1955. She contracted polio in 1957 and lived
many years in an iron lung. Her classmates at Ursuline loved her dearly and were
loyal friends throughout her life. Inamay eventually moved in with her father
and lived with polio for close to 40 years before passing away in her early 60’s.
The Inamay Larkin Memorial Scholarship was established to remember this
wonderful woman who was an inspiration to all who knew her.
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Taken in 1957 just before
Inamay contracted polio.
Inamay modeled this outfit
for a newspaper ad.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
A Real Spiritual Education Experience
by Jennifer Gray, Ursuline Yearbook Advisor and English Teacher
“This was my first time volunteering at Project Homeless Connect. I was struck
by the spirit of gratitude, kindness and genuine human dignity present in each
person: homeless and volunteer alike.” Madelyn Trione, Class of 2010
In short, we are
reminded of our shared
humanity. Natalie Kidd
remarked, “I smiled
at one guy and he
stopped, smiled and
said ‘God Bless you.’
I felt like God was giving me a high five!”
On December 3, 2008 approximately 100 students from Ursuline and Cardinal
Newman traveled to San Francisco to serve at Project Homeless Connect (PHC).
The students were accompanied by teacher and parent chaperones who kindly
offered to drive and supervise; without their generosity, the experience would
not have been possible.
Project Homeless Connect is a bimonthly event wherein “volunteers work to
connect the homeless with: Dental Services, DMV IDs, Eyeglasses, Family Services, Food, HIV testing, Housing Information, Hygiene Products, Medical Care,
Mental Health Services, and much more” (www.projecthomelessconnect.com).
Students spent the day escorting homeless people to the various services, serving lunch, assessing needs and interacting with clients.
This was our fourth official field trip to PHC and each time, organizers of the
event comment on how wonderful our students are with the clients. Their collective compassion is truly remarkable. The experience allows our students to
engage in progressive, compassionate and effective community service while
encouraging interaction between vastly different worlds.
Ursuline and Cardinal
Newman are notable
for many reasons, but
arguably our greatest
Helping the homeless at Project Homeless
strength is creating and
Connect is a heartwarming experience which
these Ursuline students display in their smiles. supporting a community where students can
achieve athletically, academically and spiritually. Service is one aspect of their
spiritual education and an area where we, as a community, continue to shine.
A Sleeping Bag Drive Full of Heart
by Jennifer Gray, Ursuline Yearbook Advisor and English Teacher
The Project Homeless Connect trip to San
Francisco was preceded by a Sleeping Bag
Drive benefitting The Living Room (TLR),
a drop-in center aiding Sonoma County
homeless women and children. Faculty,
staff, parents and students donated 81
new and gently used sleeping bags. After
a mention in Chris Smith’s Press Democrat
column, another 600 dollars in donations
was received directly by TLR, thereby funding the purchase of an additional 30
brand new bags from the retailer, Big 5. By early December, all of the bags had
been distributed to grateful clients, many of whom are sleeping in cars. Arlene
Irizary, the program coordinator for TLR, expressed her appreciation, stating,
“Thanks for the amazing ‘mountain’ of sleeping bags!” This project was an
inaugural event and something we hope to continue for years to come.
Warming up the donated sleeping bags soon to be used by others is Project
Coordinator/Teacher Jennifer Gray and some of her students.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Christmas Celebration of Giving
by Lisa Ormond, Co-Director of Admissions
During the days of Advent and in the genuine spirit of sharing with others,
Ursuline students, parents, faculty and staff alike purchased gifts and gathered
donations for those less fortunate in our Sonoma County community.
The school-wide annual service program called Christmas Families is organized
by Sister Francis Kearney who has coordinated this incredible undertaking for
over 10 years. “This is a Christmas celebration of what life is about,” said Sister
Francis. “It’s worth all the effort and it’s a wonderful opportunity to increase
awareness of the real world.”
Sister Francis’ passion certainly provided the inspirational spirit for this year’s
efforts and outcome. All Ursuline students, via their homerooms, participated
in the annual service project. Sister Francis said the requests for help and
assistance were significantly higher than in years past, probably due to today’s
tough economic times. “The need was truly great,” she said. And the
Ursuline community came together in many ways to provide for
individuals and families.
The “needs” were first identified by the following community members and
organizations and then passed along to Sister Francis: The Family Support
Center, The Living Room, Sunburst Projects, Sonoma Development Center,
California Human Services and on-campus, Angela Center and employee Juan
Cruz. Parents and students then rallied to fill the needs of those less fortunate.
Freshman homeroom students and teachers Mrs. Kiebel and Mrs. Meyer
proudly display the gifts they gathered for their Christmas families.
Donating household items, food, gently used clothing, gift cards, and wrapped
gifts for each child, the Ursuline community stepped forward and gave to
others. Ursuline’s Junior Class collected clothing for the families as part of
a school assignment called “Homeless Week.” Santa Rosa Boy Scout Troop
707 donated bags and bags of stuffed animals for the children. The St. Rose
Preschool community also supported this annual service opportunity.
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There’s so much joy when giving to others as demonstrated by
Homeroom 9A students and Mrs. Bryant and Mrs. Niendorf.
Every year Christmas Families warms the hearts of those who participate, but
this year’s project was unique in two ways. For the first time, our community
served the needs of day laborers in Sonoma County, specifically 10 families.
This request for assistance arrived quite late in the process but thanks to one
Ursuline parent who mobilized other Ursuline parents, these families, too, had
a joyous Christmas. Sister Francis said over 20 parents stepped in at the last
minute to ensure that even this late request for need was fulfilled. Parent
involvement and support was definitely greater than in years past. The
Ursuline philosophy of Serviam, “I will serve,” certainly touched all those who
helped with this program as well as those who received, and the essence of
Christmas was truly experienced.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Our Amazing Students—Allison Zegarra
By Allison Zegarra, Class of 2009
A Passion for Peru—
A Global Service Project
As we left, each child hugged and thanked us for
their unforgettable experience. Their genuine
thanks and smiles were the best gift of the project.
As we crossed the rickety bridge passing straw
houses without electricity and headed down the
dirt hill for the last time, I knew I would never be
the same. Upon reflection, this project impacted
me profoundly because I witnessed barriers of
language, culture, and economic status melted
away when we worked together building a stronger
future for the children of Santa Clara, Peru.
Three years ago, I had the opportunity to travel to
Peru and visit my father’s family. During my stay,
I was struck by the inequality of daily life. Many
children were visibly malnourished and lived in
houses made of straw and mud without water
and electricity. They did not attend school, were
often barefoot and lacked warm clothing. My visit
to Peru made me reflect on the quote, “children
are our best resource and hope for the future,” by
John F. Kennedy. This quote inspired me to take
action.
My journey to make a difference began in 2007
when Peru was devastated by a large earthquake.
In response to the need, I conducted a two week
coin drive at Ursuline. With the money raised,
I helped build a preschool daycare in Pisco, the
Proyecto Amistad Camp kids say their final goodbyes to
area hardest hit by the Earthquake. I wanted to
their new friend Allison.
do more to increase resources for the children of
Peru, so I choose to organize a nine day children’s camp for my Ursuline Senior
Service project. The camp was called “Proyecto Amistad” or “Project Friendship.”
The model and inspiration for the camp came from my participation in the
“Ambassadors for Children” program sponsored by the Girl Scouts in 2007, in
Pune, India.
Fellow student Mia
Lincoln joined me in
my service project last
spring. By summertime, we raised over
$2,500 and collected
200 pounds of donated
school supplies for the
children and Proyecto
Amistad. We traveled
Allison creates rainbow art with Peruvian chilto Santa Clara, Peru last
dren at the Proyecto Amistad Camp.
summer and had an
incredible experience
doing the camp for 75 children ages 2-14. The most memorable experience of
the project was on the last night, the mothers decorated our classroom which is
perched on a hillside, for a surprise party. The children dressed in Peruvian costumes, created dances and songs to honor and thank us. In addition, the village
prepared typical Peruvian dishes to show their appreciation.
Editor’s Note: Allison’s service to the Peruvian children continues.
She’s now raising funds for milk, vegetables, books, art supplies
and is currently organizing a shoe drive and collecting new
toothbrushes to be sent to Peru. She’s also submitting a proposal
to Rotary International, asking for funds and manpower to build
a bridge, provide a better source of clean water and funds to
purchase large propane tanks for the soup kitchen in the village.
Proyecto Amistad Camp children
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Counseling
The Value
of Ursuline’s
Counseling
Program
Guiding Our Students
by Cyndi Niendorf, Director of College Counseling
Personal Counseling helps to guide the individual
through an ongoing development of the total person.
Counselors provide the opportunity to bring about the
ethical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth of the
individual student.
By Andriana Duckworth
Class of 2009
During my high school years
at Ursuline I have received the
utmost concern and assistance
from our counseling department.
Beginning freshman year with
the four-year planning process,
my counselors helped me choose
the core classes and activities
that would meet my academic
needs and help me realize my
potential. This process continued
during my junior year when I
participated in the College Match
Project. Through this project and
with my counselor’s help, I had a
better sense of how to choose and
apply to colleges that would be a
good fit for me both academically
and socially. As a senior, I have
received the most incredible and
personalized counseling, helping
me through the daunting college
application process. My counselor
gave me special tips and insight,
guiding me through the college
appointments. The counseling
I have received at Ursuline has
been immensely helpful. I am a
successful and happy Ursuline student, and I know the confidence
I’ve developed these past four
years will serve me well in college
and in the future.
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Mrs. Niendorf and Senior Andriana Duckworth
discuss her college choices.
The Ursuline Counseling Department offers a wide
variety of counseling and guidance services to assist
our students with their growth and development from
being adolescents to young adults. Personalized counseling from Four Year Planning to Pre College Planning is
one of our great strengths. The Counseling Department
provides academic, personal, and college counseling to
all students. The department attempts to ensure that
each student maximizes her potential so that she may
be empowered with opportunities for the present and
the future. To this end, the department works closely
with students, parents, administrators, teachers, and
other out-of-school professionals.
Academic Counseling is directed towards assisting
students in formulating programs of studies which
ensure intellectual development, personal satisfaction,
and completion of college admission requirements.
This begins in November of freshmen year when we
meet with each student and her parents to develop an
individualized Four Year Plan.
College Counseling occurs at every level but primarily
during the junior and senior years. The junior and senior
counselors in collaboration with the Director of College
Counseling are responsible for the college counseling.
Second semester juniors complete the College Match
Project which helps each student self discover her
admissions profile in relation to characteristics of
colleges that are important to her. Our personal
Pre-College Planning appointments with each junior
and her parents help both set realistic goals regarding
collegiate studies. We guide students in researching
“good fit” colleges, provide students and parents with
the necessary information about test requirements,
college admissions, and financial aid information.
We have time to individually assist students with their
on-line college applications. Our English teachers are
a great resource for the college essays.
Our graduates are proof of the benefits of our small
student to counselor ratio and the self confidence and
maturity they gain through four years at Ursuline. We
had 72 graduates in the Class of 2008 and last fall, they
entered 38 different institutions of higher learning.
Many are attending universities where they are the only
one from their class. Choosing a school that is a good
match is the most important factor for success and happiness in college.
Academic Excellence
Eleven Ursuline students have been named AP Scholars
by the College Board in recognition of exceptional
achievement on the college-level AP Exams. The
College Board recognizes several levels of achievement
based exam results.
Kathryn Griffith, Katilyn LeBaudour, and Andrea
Scharfen (Class of 2008) qualified for the AP Scholar
with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at
least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or
higher on four or more of these exams.
Skye Emerson, Anne Immordino, Lauren Morehouse,
and Courtney Sibert (Class of 2008) qualified for the AP
Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average
grade of a least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and grades of
3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
Alexandra Holmes, Hannah Nead, Lauren Shureen (Class
of 2008) and Amelia Lincoln (current senior) qualified
for the AP Scholar Award by completing 3 or more AP
exams with grades of 3 or higher. Congratulations on a
job well done!
alumnae UPDATES
Making an Impact in the World
by Liz Mullen, Historian & UHS Parent and Luigi Fabiano, Alumnae Outreach Coordinator
1963
Kathleen (Meehan) Turner
retired in 2006 after 23 years as the
Director of the San Diego County
Agricultural Commissioner and
Sealers Office. She was the first
woman inspector, deputy, and commissioner in California’s history, an
achievement she attributes in part
to the great foundation she received
at Ursuline. A speaker at her retireKathleen Turner.
ment ceremony commented on
Kathleen’s penchant for tossing mythological references into
conversations. Kathleen recalls that this interest grew out of
her fascination with mythology fostered by Mother Francis’
freshman English class.
Mark your calendars
1983
Mirin Lew received her Master’s Degree from Stanford
University and currently works as a Product Planner at Agilent
Technologies.
Piera (Freguia) Street lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, with
her husband and family.
1984
Amanda (Lynch) Ramos works
as a Benefits Analyst for the Retirement Services Department in San
Jose.
Amanda Lynch Ramos ’84 and
Theresa Lynch Pickett ‘82
1965
Linda (Violetti) Caldwell is currently working on a book that will
be entitled, The Birth of An Image:
A Photographer’s Reflection of that
Intimate Moment. It is a collection
of images that she has taken over
the past five years with a written
reflection underneath each picture.
The reflection takes the reader
on a descriptive journey into how
Linda Caldwell
proudly displays her the particular image was made.
Recently, Linda won second place in
artistic work.
the “Emerging Artists” category as
listed in the 2008 Photographer’s Forum Magazine.
1986
Patricia (Merrill) Law is the Director of Alternative Education
for the Windsor School District. This year, she began working
towards her Doctorate Degree in administrational leadership.
1988
Christa Shaw is an attorney whose practice focuses on
matters pertaining to land use and real estate development.
1989
1969
Kristine (Henderson) Barsky is a marine biologist and a
certified diver for the California Department of Fish and Game.
She has authored numerous scientific papers and is a soughtafter speaker at conferences that support diving programs. She
and her husband Steve live in Santa Barbara and enjoy diving
around the Channel Islands.
1980
Pam Mathis lives in Santa Rosa and works as an Operations
Coordinator for the Larkfield and Wikiup Water District. She
enjoys traveling and has visited numerous locations throughout the country and overseas.
1982
Julie (Barham) Anderson works at First American Home
Buyer’s Protection as the manager of the Call Center and
Strategic Business Initiatives.
Eva (Lew) Chan is a Critical Care physician at the UC Davis
Medical Center in Sacramento. Her specialty is pulmonary
medicine.
Save the Date
August (Date TBD)
Alumnae vs. Varsity
Soccer Competition
Cardinal Newman Football Field
Sunday, October 18
Alumnae Sunday Brunch
Location TBD
Saturday, November 7
Alumnae Association’s Annual
Polenta Dinner
Ursuline Gym
Friday, November 27
Alumnae vs. Varsity
Basketball Competition
Ursuline Gym
Georgia (Becker)
Gobbett gave birth
to triplets in July.
As photographed, the Gobbett babies (from left to right)
are Cain Bernard, Tighe John and Michael Edward.
Heather Malin is finishing her PhD in Art Education at Stanford
University. She works as a research assistant at the Stanford
Center on Adolescence and will soon begin work as Coordinator
of an arts-based professional development program. In this
capacity, she will also instruct prospective teachers.
1990
Christina (Kenny) Freeman works as a field biologist for
the California State Parks. Her district is responsible for 50,000
acres of land which Christina helps manage for biodiversity
and preservation. She has worked in both private and government sectors to shepherd projects through the environmental
review process.
1992
Heather (Pengra) Anderson is a Principal with Mercer, the
world’s largest Human Resources consulting firm. She is a
senior member of the company’s West Coast Team and leads
large client engagements on human capital strategy, process,
and technology.
Garden Party
Garden Party &
Garden Sale Extraordinaire
Saturday, March 14
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Union Hotel in Occidental
RSVP and buy tickets online at
www.ursulinehs.org.
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alumnae UPDATES
Catherine
Fabiano ’04
Joins the
Peace Corps
Making an Impact in the World
by Liz Mullen, Historian & UHS Parent and Luigi Fabiano, Alumnae Outreach Coordinator
1992
Amanda (Sawyer) Curdy is the busy mother of three
children, ages 4, 3, and 6 months.
Kirsten (Johannes) Fisher recently accepted a professorship at CSU Los Angeles.
Kirsten Johannes
enjoys a moment of
celebration with her
children Kai and Siri.
Catherine Fabiano in Ecuador
during Sonoma State University’s
Winter Intercession 2007.
Panama-Bound
Well, there couldn’t be a prouder
father on the face of the earth.
Our own Alumnae Relations
Coordinator and former UHS
Counselor Luigi Fabiano, has
reason to be thrilled and excited.
His daughter, Catherine Fabiano,
Class of 2004, received her email
acceptance into the Peace Corps
on January 5th and her assignment by FedEx on January 8th.
She will be leaving for Panama on
April 21st. On April 22, she will be
assigned a host family and begin
her two month orientation.
She has made a two year commitment with all expenses paid
by the Peace Corps. No visitors
are permitted during the first six
months but you can be certain
that Luigi and wife Lola will be the
first ones to venture to Panama as
soon as they are able.
Heidi Miersman lives in Novato and works at the Hilton
Hotel in Santa Rosa. She enjoys zipping around Northern
California in her new Mini Cooper and climbing the Marin hills
a bit more slowly on her mountain bike.
1993
Alexandra Carlstrom married Christopher Ciraulo on February 29, 2008.
Lisa Mazzoni works for Deloitte Consulting as a consultant
to the retail industry. She married John Filben in 2007, and
the two now live in Denver where they enjoy the outdoor
lifestyle.
1995
Casey Fisher married Zahary Georgeson on June 28, 2008.
She is currently the Director of Marketing for U Stream TV in
Mountain View.
1998
Alexa Delwiche has been working at United Farm Workers
for the past two years as a researcher and policy analyst.
Much of her work has focused on food policy issues, and
she has been responsible for proposing ways in which the
UFW can promote forward-thinking, sustainable policies for
multiple sectors of the agricultural industry.
Claire Muzzatti graduated from
the University of San Diego School
of Law in 2007. She currently
works as a Contract Attorney for
the University of Hawaii in
Honolulu.
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Margot Capell returned to the United States after her
deployment to Afghanistan. Reflecting upon her recent
experiences, Margot states that “being deployed to such a
poor country has really given me a newfound appreciation
[of] how lucky I really am!”
Heather McCann graduated from Dominican University in
May 2008 with a BS in Nursing. She also received her Public
Health Nurse Certification and currently works full-time as a
registered nurse at the St. Helena Hospital.
Theresa Piasta is serving with her brigade in Al Kut, Iraq. She
is the Forward Operating Base Security Officer and the officer in
charge of both Badging and Force Protection operations. In this
latter capacity, her team is responsible for keeping accountability of the Iraqis and their specific privileges.
2003
Adrienne Manuel attends graduate school in France and
hopes to become a French teacher.
Lisa Solkov is presently attending Redwood Empire Beauty
College and is engaged to be married in June 2009.
2004
Janna Biagio completed her studies at Mount Holyoke College and currently lives in Middlesex, New Jersey.
Elena Garza graduated from Mount Holyoke College in May
2008 with a BA in Physical Approaches to the Study of Life
Sciences.
Amanda Pouchot majored in Sociology from UC Berkeley
with a focus on Social Psychology. She is currently living in
New York City and working as a Junior Research Analyst for
McKinsey and Company, a global management consulting
firm.
2005
Courtney Mauritson is earning her Associates of Science
degree in Events and Hospitality at Mesa College in San Diego.
She hopes to transfer to Adelaide University (Australia) in
Spring 2010 to get her Masters in International Wine Marketing. She works for a clothing and entertainment company
that represents several well-known bands including Metallica
and Hinder.
Claire Muzzatti
2001
Good Luck
Catherine!
2002
Jodi Castle married Seamus Ramsey in September 2008 at
Santa Rosa’s Paradise Ridge Winery.
Candice Pope received her BA in Communications Studies
and Business from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She is a sales
manager for an investment seminar company and regularly
commutes between Florida and Utah.
In Memoriam
Colleen Coughlan ‘68 passed away on
July 7, 2008. She will be missed.
May she rest in peace.
alumnae—Staying Connected
Alumnae Community
by Melissa (Cambra) Morelli ’00, Alumnae Association President
2009-2010
While our paths have taken many different directions
since our days as Ursuline students, our goal as an
Alumnae Association is to build a link to all those in
our alumnae community. We are a network of women
around the world who share the experience of being
an “Ursuline Girl.” “Once an Ursuline girl . . . always an
Ursuline girl!”
We welcome updates about your family life, profession,
community service, recent adventures, awards, honors,
academic achievements, etc. Tell us about your life since
your Ursuline high school days. We’d love to hear from
you! We welcome photos as well notes and emails. We
are happy to include your reunion photos in FOCUS or
in a photo book on the Ursuline website. Please send
photos (jpg format), reunion invitations and programs,
and information to [email protected].
If you are interested in getting involved with the
Alumnae Association or need information regarding a
reunion, please contact Margaux Hardy, Advancement
Director at (707) 524-4640 x142.
Big Turnout
for Alumnae
Sunday 2008
by Kathleen Kelly
Co-Director of Admissions
(From left to right) Melissa (Cambra) Morelli, Sister Francis
Kearney, Meredith Crotty, and Morgan (Beerbohm) Langlois
in Brescia Hall .
Alums Leading the Way
Dedicated Leadership
2008 – 2010 Alumnae Board
The Ursuline Alumnae Board is composed of volunteers
representing five decades of Ursuline graduates. The
role of the Board is to foster alumnae relations within
the Ursuline community and to support the goals of the
Alumnae Association through alumnae/student programs, fundraising and other special events. Alumnae
interested in participating in the Alumnae Association,
please contact Margaux Hardy at (707) 524-4640 x142.
Melissa Morelli ‘00
Morgan Langlois ‘00
Meredith Crotty ‘00
Lupita Fernandez ‘92
Kalin Henderson ‘06
Nancy Moran ‘54
President
Co-Vice-President
Co-Vice-President
Secretary
Young Alumnae Coordinator
Parliamentarian/Consultant
Class of 1958 pose with their
Golden Diplomas.
On October 19th, nearly 100
alumnae gathered in the Ursuline
Convent Chapel and adjoining
dining area for a festive Alumnae
Sunday celebration. Golden Diplomas were awarded to the Ursuline
graduating class of 50 years ago,
class of 1958. After the Alumnae
of the Year Award presentation
to Nancy (Penitenti) Moran ’54,
guests were treated to Ursuline
choir music, a champagne brunch
with first-rate table service and
attention by Ursuline Alumnae
Scholarship recipients. The student
servers enjoyed mingling and
talking with the alums who
shared their fond Ursuline memories. Yearbooks and photos were
on display for all to peruse. New
memories were made this day
adding to the many the alumnae
already hold dear to their hearts.
Go Online with UHS Alumnae
UHS Alumnae can network with fellow classmates and other alumnae on Facebook.
Facebook directions: Log on to your Facebook account and search for “Ursuline Santa Rosa High
Alumnae.” Once the group is displayed, click on “join group.” Be sure to check back often for
event updates, alumnae pictures and interactive features.
Ursuline’s Choir Members perform
for the alumnae.
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alumnae REUNIONS
Renew – Reconnect – Reunite
by Margaux Hardy and Luigi Fabiano, Advancement Department
Class reunions are a fun and wonderful way for former students of Ursuline and
Cardinal Newman High Schools to reunite and enjoy each other’s company once
again. Ursuline’s Brescia Hall, the Cardinal Newman-Ursuline covered eating
area, the Ursuline Gym, and the new Athletic Convocation Center at Cardinal
Newman may all be reserved for Class Reunions on a first-come first-served
basis. The Advancement Department will also provide your Class an invitee list
and labels for mailing “save the date” announcements and reunion invitations.
You can even have your reunion planning meetings right on the Ursuline or
Cardinal Newman campuses.
If you are interested in coordinating your class reunion or reserving one of these
venues, please contact the Advancement Office at (707) 524-4640 x142 or
e-mail Margaux Hardy at [email protected].
Class of 1969
40 Year Reunion
Detail: The class of ’69 needs graduates to lend a hand in planning their 40
year class reunion in 2009. Please contact Margaux Hardy if you are interested in
forming a committee. (707) 524-4640 x142 or [email protected].
Class of 1979
30 Year Reunion
Detail: The class of ’79 needs graduates to help plan their 30 year class reunion
in 2009. Please contact Margaux Hardy if you are interested in forming a
committee. 707 524-4640 x142 or [email protected].
Class of 1984
25 Year Reunion
Contact: Please register at the class website http://cnu84.myevent.com or
send your contact information to Therese Gallagher at [email protected].
Class Reunions 2009
(Reunions for Classes ending in ‘4 or ‘9)
Class of 1989
Class of 1949
60 Year Reunion
Detail: The class of ’49 needs graduates to help plan their 40 year class reunion
in 2009. Please contact Margaux Hardy if you are interested in forming a
committee. (707) 524-4640 x142 or [email protected]
Class of 1959
50 Year Reunion
Detail: The class of ’59 needs graduates to start planning their 50 year class
reunion in 2009. Please contact Margaux Hardy if you are interested in forming a
committee. (707) 524-4640 x142 or [email protected].
20 Year Reunion
Detail: Venue and date to be determined. Class contact is Ann Marie Curran at
[email protected] or (707) 657-4835.
Class of 1999
10 year Reunion
Detail: Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the Athletic & Convocation Center on the
Cardinal Newman campus. Class contact is Angelica Salonga at
[email protected].
Reunions Bring Smiles and Tears of Joy
Back Row: from left to right: Joan (Frati) Silverston,
Marcia (Noonan) Stagnaro, Nancy(Impelido) Bufano,
Barbara (Kauth) Silver, Betty (Stanberry) Erbes, Margaret (Johnson) Bianchini, Sherry (Spridgen) Franchetti
Front Row: from left to right: Judi (Poli) Monroe, Nancy
(Harman) Jones, Gerri (Asti) Siemens, Rose Marie
(Maimona) Botting and Diane DeLuca.
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50th Reunion
10th Reunion
The Class of 1958
enjoyed catching up
during lunch at the
Villa Restaurant in
Santa Rosa on Saturday,
October 18, 2008. Many
of these wonderful ladies attended Ursuline’s
Alumnae Sunday the
following day where
they were honored for
their 50th jubilee.
The 1998 reunion was held in the
Athletic and Convocation Center on the
Cardinal Newman campus. There was
an excellent turnout with 95 people
attending.
Class of 1998 reunion invitation
alumnae REUNIONS
The Class of 1967 - 41st Reunion
By Alumnae Katy Torgerson, Class of 1967
(From left to right) Kathy Hall Adkinson, Kathy Cann Lane, Kathy Sandstrom
Wright,Kathy Cipolla, Cathy Smith Mogianesi, Katie Torgerson, Cathy Walter
Vicini.
The “Wise and Fun Women” of the Class of ’67 celebrated our 41st reunion
on June 8, 2008, at the home of Kathy Sandstrom Wright in Santa Rosa.
This was our largest reunion ever with over 35 graduates in attendance.
We thank those who flew from Florida, Nevada, Texas, Ohio and Colorado
to participate. We were graced with three of our favorite teachers; Sister
Claire, Sister Christine and Sister Francis. After a day of reminiscing,
laughter and tears, we realized those early days wove the fabric of our life
as it is today. We honored those who had passed; Kathie Wright, Teeny
The attendees of the 41st Reunion
Jeung, Peggy Ripple and Laurie Ulmen. We must admit that much of the
fun was planning the reunion. Thank you to the 1967 Ursuline Reunion
Planning Committee: Carol Cerri Bower, Mary Lou Kalin Widdifield, Kathy
Sandstrom Wright, Katie Torgerson and Cathy Walter Vicini. We look
forward to planning our 45th reunion in 2012. If you were not contacted
by our committee, please let us know by e-mailing Katie Torgerson at
[email protected] or call (707) 575-8250. See you in 2012!
The Class of 1988
20th Reunion
The Class of 1988 doubled their reunion fun by hosting
two celebrations for their classmates. On September
26th, there was a pre-party mixer in Rohnert Park
which was followed by a grander party at Hotel 480 in
San Francisco the evening of September 27th. Many
students appreciated the option to attend one or both
events.
(From left to right) Shelley Hopper, Kathy Bogue Alger, Jeni Buchignani, Tracy
Every Dutton and Dee Dee Lombardi Brandt.
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alumnae ACTIVITIES
Making a Lasting Difference
By Kathleen Kelly, Co-Director of Admissions
2008 Alumnae of the Year Nancy (Penitenti) Moran ’54
Every year, an alumna is
recognized by her peers for the
tremendous impact she has
made on the Ursuline community. The Alumnae of the Year
Award is presented to an inspiring alumna who has committed
much of her time, energy and
talent to living the Ursuline values. During the Alumnae Sunday
event on October 19, 2008, the
Alumnae Association bestowed
this award to Nancy Moran.
In her many years of dedicated
Nancy Moran, 2008 Alum of the Year.
service to Ursuline, Nancy has
not only been the President of the Alumnae Association and an active
Ursuline Board of Trustee member for 14 years (serving many of those
years as Board President), but she also has tirelessly assisted in many
other capacities when needed and asked.
Some of the other ways Nancy has served our community have included:
labor negotiator for Ursuline faculty, Capital Campaign committee
member, and Cardinal Newman/Ursuline Foundation committee member.
She adds an element of intelligence, professionalism and style to
everything she does.
Listening to Nancy talk about her career of teaching in Germany,
teaching and being an administrator at Piner-Oliver School District,
educational consulting and her involvement with international studies
and cross cultural education, it is very apparent that she possesses a
true love for education. Although Nancy somehow finds the time to
volunteer at Children’s Village and serve on the executive boards of two
charter schools as well as travel and play golf, she says what she enjoys
most is being with her two sons and their families.
Thank you Nancy for all your contributions to Ursuline High School and
its community. We are a better place because of you!
Got Polenta? Ursuline Does!
By Kathleen Kelly, Co-Director of Admissions
Polenta is the ultimate Italian comfort food, and Ray Lazzini’s incredibly
tasty and much sought after stew nearly created a stampede as
attendees lined up to purchase leftover polenta and stew at the 20th
Annual Polenta Dinner. Sponsored by the Ursuline Alumnae Association,
this annual event was held in Ursuline’s Gym on Saturday, November
1st.  Over 420 hungry attendees were treated to Chef Lazzini’s polenta
and stew and all of the fixings. Many Ursuline students volunteered to
serve the hungry patrons. Polenta proceeds go to the Alumnae Scholarship Fund. The evening served a special reminder that we are part of
a blessed, generous and loving community of alumnae, parents, and
friends united by Ursuline’s wonderful mission and traditions.
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Polenta Chef Ray
Lazzini and his loyal
crew prepare to feed
the hungry attendees.
Ursuline students serve
the Polenta faithfuls
at the school’s annual
Polenta Fundraiser.
alumnae ACTIVITIES
8th Annual Alumnae vs. Varsity Basketball Challenge
Luigi Fabiano, Alumnae Outreach
After seven years of
losing to the Varsity
basketball team,
seventeen young
alumnae from
classes ’98 -’08
upset Ursuline’s
current Varsity team
in an extended
overtime period,
63-60.
The alumnae team
always appreciates faithful fan
Jim Campagna’s
presence at these
games. Jim has
attended the games
since their inception
seven years ago.
President/Principal
Julie Carver ’88 also
attended. Coach Jeff
Ursuline basketball players continue their friendly rivalry.
Behind by 11 points
Paul and the team
for the first three
parents provided
quarters, the alumnae exploded in the 4th quarter to tie
pizza and drinks after the game. Kathleen Kelly, former
the game 57-57. They continued this momentum into
Alumnae Manager and now Co-Admissions Director at
the overtime period to win.
Ursuline High School, provided alumnae t-shirts and
water.
Liz Gravelle, the alumnae’s player- coach, organized the
alumnae by age with older alums in the starting lineup.
As the game progressed, the younger alums took the
lead with enough energy to close the gap in the final
minutes. Seventy-five enthusiastic spectators cheered
and supported the players, including Monica Mertle ’03
who vowed to play next year.
August Soccer Showdown
Alumnae vs. Ursuline’s Varsity Soccer
The alum team put up a valiant fight on a hot summer
Saturday afternoon, but couldn’t quite beat Ursuline’s excellent Varsity soccer team. The final score was 6-3. President/
Principal Julie Carver watched the friendly, fun competition
at the Cardinal Newman field as did parents and friends.
The alums are looking forward to a rematch next summer,
and to the opportunity to again reconnect with classmates
and friends all in the name of soccer.
Ursuline soccer players and alumnae enjoy a soccer-filled day together.
Welcome
New UHS
Faculty
Alissa Coenen, Spanish
Before coming to
Ursuline, I taught
Spanish and
Spanish for Native
Speakers for five
years at Kenilworth
Junior High School
in Petaluma. I’ve
also taught Spanish at St. Bernard High School
in Eureka and ESL in Spain, Mexico, and at
Brandon College in San Francisco. I earned a
BA in Spanish and English at Humboldt State
University and a California teaching credential
at Chapman University. The best part of my
education has been traveling and living in a
variety of interesting places. I consider myself
someone who can be dropped in the middle
of anywhere and turn the experience into a
fortuitous adventure. These days, most of my
free time is spent with my husband and our
two children, having adventures at home
or, preferably, in nature. I love growing food,
cooking for large groups of friends, hiking,
swimming, baking, painting, and dancing, but
not all at the same time.
Patricia Rota, Spanish
I have taught
Spanish for 20
years in many
different schools,
both here and
in Florida. After
having my two
daughters,
I returned to the University of Central Florida
to get a teaching degree in elementary
education, Spanish and ESL. I returned to
my home state of California where I headed
the bilingual department at Altimura Middle
School in Sonoma for two years. After that
I worked at Cardinal Newman as a Spanish
teacher for seven years. This is where I was
allowed to really grow as a teacher and as a
person, and where I found my true calling
as a teacher in Catholic high schools. In this
environment, I found I could appeal to the
spirit of the student as well as their intellect,
and this is exactly what has continued to motivate me to teach. After leaving Newman, I
spent seven more years in Florida becoming a
grandmother and teaching in various schools.
And now, here I am “home again” at Ursuline
in an environment where I love teaching girls.
What a blessing!
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Admissions
Admissions
Calendar
New Faces and New Directions for Recruitment
Lisa Ormond, Co-Director of Admissions
January
13 Parent Visitation Day
26 Student Shadow Day
even worked for KFTY-TV 50 as the assignment editor and
was a production assistant for ABC Sports during the 1984
Los Angeles Olympics. Born and raised in Sonoma County,
Lisa like Kathleen knows the North Bay community well.
Lisa and her husband Randal live in Santa Rosa with their
two sons.
February
7 Applicant Interview Day
18 Parent Visitation Day
21 Makeup Placement Test
23 Student Shadow Day
29 Spring Open House
March
1 New Student
Enrollment Begins
7 Makeup Placement Test
9 Student Shadow Day
17 Parent Visitation Day
25 Parent Visitation Day
April
4 Makeup Placement Test
6 Student Shadow Day
7 Parent Visitation Day
May
4 Student Shadow Day
5 Parent Visitation Day
9 Qualifying tests for
incoming freshman
(math/foreign language)
21 “We Welcome You Class of 2013”
Family Picnic
June-August
Ursuline Summer Camps
Parent Visitation Day
Co-Directors of Admissions:
Kathleen Kelly (left) and Lisa Ormond (right)
If you stop by the Admissions Office, you’ll find that new
faces and energies will greet you warmly. The Admissions
team of Kathleen Kelly and Lisa Ormond are eagerly and
excitedly wrapping their arms around student recruiting,
marketing, and admissions to take Ursuline High School
into the 21st Century.
Kathleen is a welcomed, familiar face to the Ursuline
community having served as Ursuline’s Alumnae Relations
Manager the past two years. Her professional background
includes positions with Hewlett-Packard/Agilent Technologies for seven years, Nietech/COMMUNITYsmart for three
years, and she also worked as United Way’s Development
Director. Kathleen has been a Sonoma County resident for
over 20 years and is the proud parent of four children. Her
daughter Angeline is currently a sophomore at Ursuline
and daughter Laura graduated in 2006.
Parents and students can tour our
picturesque campus. Ursuline teachers highlight academic programs and
answer questions. Tour and teacher
information sessions are about 1 ½
hours in length and are scheduled
from 3:00 p.m – 4:30 p.m.
Lisa comes to Ursuline via the Santa Rosa Junior College
where she was the Career Technical Education Marketing
Coordinator for three years. Lisa’s professional background
includes 17 years of employment at State Farm Insurance
and a year at the Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce. She
Campus Tour
Survey says…
Take a tour of our campus and talk to
faculty and staff. Reservations required.
Tours take approximately 45 minutes.
Kathleen and Lisa are working hard to strengthen
relationships with area Catholic schools and to foster new
ones with the public charter schools. The Admissions team
is busily creating new plans and initiatives to market the
school and to increase and diversify its visibility among
key community segments such as businesses, nonprofits,
and the Latino population. Full of ideas and fortitude,
the Admissions Office is rethinking the way we recruit
students taking into consideration the economic times
and the increasing competition faced in today’s market.
Realizing student recruitment is a year-round opportunity, Admissions hopes to better leverage the “sales” force
we currently have: Ursuline parents, staff, faculty, and our
own students. Surveys tell us that prospective Ursuline
students and families come to us most often because of
an Ursuline relationship. In other words, you (alums, parents, faculty, etc.) are telling others about the excellence
of what we offer. Thank you—let’s continue talking about
Ursuline! It’s the best marketing money can buy and
ultimately, helps the school. Personal relationships are the
foundation of marketing success.
The Admissions Department is ready and willing to
lead Ursuline in new directions. As always, we are open
to conversation and ideas, so please stop by or call our
department if you have information you’d like to share.
We truly value our Ursuline community and the power it
has to persuade and promote.
The Top 5 Reasons Parents Select an Ursuline Education for their Daughters
Shadow a Student
We invite 8th grade girls to visit our
campus and shadow an Ursuline
student. Shadow days take place on
Mondays and can be arranged by
appointment.
Please call Kathleen Kelly in Admissions at (707) 524-4640 x135
to schedule a Parent Visitation,
Tour or Shadow Day.
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#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
College Preparation/
Admissions Opportunities
Academics
Personal Development
Safety
The Community
Other reasons:
Small Classes, Counseling,
Single Gender Education, & Faith Formation
(In the summer of 2008, UHS parents completed an email survey
about the school. Various questions were asked on a variety
of topics related to Ursuline. The above results represent those
parent responses.)
A Student’s Perspective
Alumnae Sunday
by Nicole Pilar, Class of 2010
Alumnae Sunday
was a great
time to see
former Ursuline
students and
listen to their
stories. The service will always
Nicole Pilar, Amanda Pratt and
Kelsey Torr (left to right) perform for be memorable
the alumnae.
to me because
Amanda Pratt,
Kelsey Torr and I sang some beautiful pieces, one of
which was entitled “Nanita Lullaby.” The song is a Spanish lullaby about a mother and her child. I felt privileged
to help Margaux Hardy with the floral arrangements and
the table setup. The food was delicious and watching the
alums come together after so many years was touching.
I look forward to my own reunion some day.
Father-Daughter Dance
By Andriana Duckworth, Class of 2009
The FatherDaughter
Dance, a very
special event
for Ursuline
students, offers
an opportunity
Marty Reilley and daughter Kelsey
to strengthen
dance the night away.
the bonds of
love between father and daughter. This year’s dance
was held on Friday, November 21, at the Hyatt Vineyard
Creek. Great music, wonderful food and the special
bond between fathers and daughters made the evening
memorable. Here’s what some of the girls had to say
about this special evening.
“Being able to spend time with my Dad was really nice.”
“It was fun to get dressed up and share a special evening
with my Dad and good friends.”
“I had so much fun with my Dad and created memories
that I will never forget.”
“Father-Daughter was one of my favorite memories at
Ursuline. I got to spend a great night with my Dad as
we took pictures, ate, and danced. I’ll never forget this
dance!”
Junior Ring Ceremony
By Kaitlin Daniels, Allison Harf, Gienna Gonnella, and
Lauren Gibson, Class of 2010
The Junior Ring
Ceremony is a
symbol of unity
and friendship
with the entire
Ursuline community. It is a
right of passage
Ursuline juniors and President/
Principal Julie Carver show off their
for Ursuline
Ursuline class rings.
girls. As I sat
with my Ursuline sisters and participated in the Mass, I
felt a part of the greater Ursuline community. It was an
experience I will never forget, and I will always cherish
my ring. This Ursuline tradition is very important to all
the girls in our community!
Preview Day
By Bailey Desmond, Class of 2010
On October
27, 2008, the
Ursuline campus
was flooded
with 115 8th
grade girls from
over 20 different
schools. These
The 8th grade students on Preview
Day take a break in their day to eat
girls spent a
a delicious lunch in Brescia Hall.
day on our
campus to find out more about our high school. The day
started with a boisterous rally, featuring Bon Bon our
lovable mascot. It was a great beginning to an incredibly
fun day. Our 8th grade visitors were split into groups.
The LINK leaders showed them around school, escorting them to classes, giving them the campus tour, and
answering their
questions about
everything from
uniforms, to
boys, to classes
and sports. The
eighth graders
LINK Leaders Paige Esposti and
Felicia Afuan give Preview Day
were unbelievvisitors a campus tour.
ably fun. We had
trouble reminding ourselves that we were in their very
shoes just three or four years ago. They were so similar
to us, facing the next big step – high school for them,
college for us. The day was a huge success and we look
forward to welcoming the Class of 2013.
Homecoming
Rocked 2008
By Alissa Geving
Class of 2009
The 2009 Homecoming Queen and her Court
(left to right) Mariah Longo, Stephanie Chaw,
Homecoming Queen Natalie Netter, Alyssa
Ramazotti, Mia Lincoln, and Jane Reilley.
Spirit, School Pride, Enthusiasm:
These are all words to describe
Ursuline & Cardinal Newman’s
Homecoming 2008. Homecoming
is the time when our school really
comes together and celebrates
the beginning of the new school
year. What’s not to like? The Spirit
Rally, our first activity on Friday
morning, was by far one of my
favorites in the four years I’ve been
a student. Later that evening came
the football game, CN vs. Piner
and finally, our Homecoming
Dance the following night. I loved
the Vegas, Baby theme and the
decorations were awesome! Serving on ASB (Associated Student
Body) and taking all the extra
time to set up really helped me
appreciate the win at the game
that night. The performers really
made the dance fun and unique!
The Cardinal Newman cheerleaders (our
Ursuline students) perform at the Homecoming rally before a filled to capacity gym.
(Photo by Dirk Bietau-www.dirk.com).
Having Clyde Carson and the Team
there gave the night an edge and
brought everyone together. This
year’s Homecoming was by far
the best one in my opinion – a
weekend I will never forget!
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A Student’s Perspective
Service Fair
By Madelyne Trione
Class of 2010
Seniors Maddy Diab and Spencer Chovick check
out one of the booths at the Service Fair.
As is custom at Ursuline and
Cardinal Newman High Schools,
the annual Service Fair was held
early fall in the Ursuline gym.
Throughout the day, religion
teachers take their classes to
the fair so they can investigate
the dozens of booths representing community organizations
in need of volunteer service.
This year, these organizations
included Canine Companions,
Bob Burke’s Kids, Renaissance
Healing and Learning Center,
Juvenile Court, Hospice, and
many more (40 in all). At Ursuline, all students are required to
volunteer 25 hours of community service each year, and the
Service Fair offers an opportunity to connect with and learn
more about service-based
organizations. In preparation for
next year’s endeavors, juniors
also take this opportunity to
interview seniors about their
CBSL projects. The Service Fair
is a valuable experience for
students to learn how they can
best serve their community in
unique, much-needed ways.
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Jog-a-thon
By Lauren Gibson, Amanda Pratt, Allison Harf, and
Gianna Gonnella, Class of 2010
We love the
Jog-a-thon! It is
such a fun way
to get donations
for Ursuline,
hang out with
friends, and
show spirit. It
Hard working Ursuline parent
volunteers stamp students as they
is awesome to
finish jog laps.
be out of class
for a day and walk with friends for a great cause. We
danced around the track 12 times while singing! Seeing
everyone in costumes is great and makes me happy that
our school has so much spirit. Our whole class bonded
and many dressed up in crazy costumes. When we look
back at our time at Ursuline, I’m sure we’ll remember
and laugh about the crazy jog days.
A Note from the Editor:
We are pleased
to report that
our students
exceeded their
goal of 3,000
sponsor forms
with 3,159
quality forms
Sophomore students show their
mailed. Thank
school spirit by participating in the
Jog-a-thon with lots of enthusiasm.
you to all the
students, parents, friends and Ursuline community
who helped make this year’s Jog-a-thon great! Because
of your generosity, we were able to raise in excess of
$43,000 that will go towards improving our school.
Leadership Conference
by Madelyne Trione, Kaitlin Daniels, Allison Harf, Natalie
Netter and everyone from our Ursuline Leadership Team
Every summer
in early June, it
is a tradition for
representatives
from each of
the fourteen
Ursuline
schools in the
Ursuline students-sisters from all
over the U.S. take a moment to refuel United States to
for more fun.
come together
for a leadership conference. We, Ursuline High School
of Santa Rosa, California (the farthest school West),
were given the honor of hosting this summer’s 2008
conference. Approximately two girls and a faculty
supervisor from thirteen of the fourteen Ursuline
schools visited our campus. All of us stayed in the dorms
of the Angela building. We had an incredible time over
the four days, making new friends with girls from all
across the country – states including Louisiana, Ohio,
New York, Kentucky, and Texas. Between field trips
to San Francisco, In n Out Burger (a highlight), Doran
Beach, Four Winds ropes course in Sebastopol and the
Union Hotel, all the Ursuline sisters from coast to coast
enjoyed talking and learning about our different school
traditions. We discovered one school whose Junior girls
roller-skate down a hill to their Ring Ceremony; another
school has a formal Senior Tea for girls and moms. All in
all, it was awesome to connect with Ursuline girls from
the different areas of the U.S. This experience strengthened our community and built stronger, individual
leadership skills.
Ursuline Students Across the World
By Cyndi Niendorf, Director of College Counseling
Following their adventurous, independent spirits and
the desire to spend a year abroad during high school,
dreams came true for Erinn and Raquel. Erinn is in Italy
through AFS and Raquel is in France through the Rotary
International Exchange Program. Both students return
to the U.S. in July and will finish their senior year
at Ursuline next year, graduating with their fellow
classmates in 2010. On the next page are short updates
from the girls about their life in another country.
A Student’s Perspective
From Erinn in Corigliano D’Otranto, Italy
Hello from Italy. I am living with a host
family very different from my family in
California. It is an incredible experience
to have three host siblings who are all
younger than me. At first I was worried
because I am an only child and have
not had to deal with sibling relationships. I soon realized that my fears were
Erinn (left) and Raquel (right) share
groundless. I get along with them all
a moment together during their
time back in the states during the
incredibly well, and they often make me
Christmas holiday.
laugh. My host family is amazing. They
are very active; there’s never a dull moment. I am so grateful to them for sharing
their home. I’m sure I will have many other experiences while I am here, but this
family will stay with me forever. School is six days a week and very academic.
They do not have school activities or school sports. Many teens join outside clubs
for sports. I swim regularly at a local pool. Teen life here seems a little more
laid-back. Because everything seems so much closer together, it is very easy
to travel. It feels very safe to me. I’m enjoying my stay in Italy and hope other
students will consider studying abroad!
From Raquel in Crotenay, France
There’s been lots of small challenges, like getting used to the temperature
being anywhere between -10 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit when I step outside, or
remembering to give people the two little kisses on the cheek when you first see
them and before you leave, although now that’s a habit and I don’t forget. The
hardest challenge is just being patient with the language. I knew the very basics
when I arrived, but now my French is so much better. I can communicate, hold
conversations, joke a bit, and now I’m even starting to use slang. When I arrived,
my French was really horrible. I couldn’t join in when people would talk because
I had no idea what they were saying. I have had so many incredible experiences.
Where I live is beautiful. I’ve made lots of new friends, and some I know will be
my friends for life. I’m learning about a different culture, a new way of looking at
life. The other Rotary exchange students are amazing. And above all, I’m learning a new language, my third. I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything!
Our Amazing Students—Senior Mia Lincoln
By Carol August, Director of Counseling
Every now and then, we
are lucky enough to know
a truly remarkable person.
This is someone who gives
of herself, is very bright, is
a gifted athlete, displays
strong leadership qualities,
has a loving and warm
heart, and is always unassuming and humble. That
person is Amelia Lincoln.
She is one of the top students in her class and has
been a President’s Scholar
all four years. She was
awarded 2nd Team Honors
by The North Bay League in
soccer this past fall season
and earned Scholar Athlete
Mia standing next to the reflection pool
status. Her leadership
with the Washington Monument in the
activities include serving in
background.
class offices as President,
Vice-president, and spirit leader. This year she is a Spirit Leader in ASB.
This past year, Mia was nominated as Ursuline’s delegate to Girls
State, sponsored by American
Legion Women’s Auxiliary. Out
of 500 participants, she was
one of two students elected to
represent California to Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. this past
summer. She became Senator
Lincoln! Don’t be surprised to
see that title, or one of higher
status attached to her name in
After singing at the Pearl Harbor
a few years. Only 96 students
Memorial, Girls Nation senators
from across the country earned
enjoyed their time around the fountain.
the right to attend Girls Nation.
After a whirlwind of Washington activities, including meeting President Bush
and many U.S. Congress Representatives, Girls Nation Senate got under way.
Mia was elected as Nationalist Party Campaign Chair, appointed Secretary of
Homeland Security, and successful in getting her minority party ticket elected
(President and Vice-President). And ultimately, she was awarded Girls Nation
Most Outstanding Senator, 2008. Wow—this is OUR Ursuline girl! This past
summer Mia also traveled to Lima, Peru for her service project which involved
helping run a day camp for children. Obviously, we all are proud of Mia, of
her personal accomplishments and growth. But simply, it has been Ursuline’s
pleasure to have experienced Mia.
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The Ursuline Chapel
Shining Its Beauty and Reverence Brightly
By Lisa Ormond, Co-Director of Admissions
As part of a year long Campus Ministry across the curriculum project, the
Ursuline Chapel and altar were transformed into the site of breathtaking Day
of the Dead and Christmas Nativity displays. Organized by Campus Ministry
Coordinator Kathy Snodgrass, these two important ceremonial Chapel displays
were a sight to behold, full of elegance and wonder.
Day of the Dead
At the end of October and in
the beginning of November, the
Chapel exhibited a Day of the
Dead or El Dia de los Muertos
display complete with student
painted paper mache skulls and
wooden skeletons and student,
faculty and staff pictures and
keepsake momentos of loved
ones passed. Ursuline’s Campus
Ministry, Art, Religion, and
Spanish departments worked
together to create the moving
exhibit. Ursuline’s librarian
Mary Hart prepared a special
Ursuline’s Chapel Alter adorned for El Dia de Chapel display in honor of Ursuline alumnae. Current alumnae
los Muertos celebration.
and friends sent in the names
of over 500 loved ones to remember, and these names were displayed on the
chapel altar and prayers were said in memory of their spirits.
___________________________________________________________
Students typically learn about
and participate in Day of the
Dead through their Spanish
classes, but this year’s celebration included creating and
experiencing the Chapel’s display. Students displayed their
artwork along with cultural
Ursuline office manager (left) Brigitte Grimartifacts. Religion and Cultural
shaw and President/Principal Julie Carver
Geography classes participated
(right) paint Day of the Dead masks at the
Sonoma County Museum.
in prayer services and had a
chance to learn about the history of our community. Also, Ursuline art students helped the Sonoma County
Museum host a community Day of the Dead mask painting workshop.
During December, Ursuline celebrated and honored the birth of Christ and the
glorious season of Advent. Displaying nativities, angels and other sacred Christmas treasures contributed by students, staff and faculty, the Chapel and its altar were truly magnificent. Many parents, students, and school visitors stopped
to view the incredibly beautifully adorned Chapel. It was awe inspiring!
“This homage was a powerful and moving
cultural experience and a wonderful way to
connect more deeply with one another.”
Kathy Snodgrass—speaking about the Day of the Dead Chapel display.
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Ursuline Chapel Altar during Advent 2008
Megan McKellar, Marisa
Wohlschlaeger, and
Allyson Beach help out
at the Sonoma County
Museum Day of the Dead
workshop.
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These two Chapel displays reminded the entire Ursuline community of the
sacredness of these seasons and provided a way to honor them daily by way of
the Ursuline Chapel.
Ursuline Fall Sports
Ursuline Fall Sports
By Dan Knight, Athletic Director
Cross Country
Coach Pat LaFortune’s Cross Country team
“ran into” another successful season this fall.
Our longtime NCS Honor Coach had a very
young group of 17 to train so some extra
work in the preseason was necessary. Early
in the season, the girls needed traveling
shoes to go along with their running shoes
for some of the meets. They spent much of
September and early October running all
over the Bay Area – from Hayward to Half Moon Bay to right next door at Spring
Lake. All that training paid off as it led the girls to a strong North Bay League
record of 4-3. Hopefully, this will pay off in Ursuline being a top team in the long
distance events for the Track season this spring. Best wishes to our two departing seniors, Connie Noonan and Alizah Rotman.
Golf
Long drives, finding the fairway, staying out
of the bunkers, and always making your
tap-ins – wouldn’t we all like to achieve
these fundamentals when we’re on the
course? Well, Coach Mike Jonas had our
girls working hard on those skills as it was
another playoff year for the Bears! Our girls
finished tied for 2nd in the North Bay League
with an 11-3 record which placed them in
the North Coast Section, North Regional Qualifier. GinaLisa Tamayo also moved
into the post season as she qualified from the Regional into the next round of
the Tournament. Great job GinaLisa!
Soccer
This year we saw two successful seasons
from two dynamic teams. Both the Varsity
and JV Soccer teams finished with winning
records: Varsity 11-7, JV 10-4-1. The young
and talented JV team started the season
with some strong performances showing
glimpses of their potential. Coach John Lawson combined that potential with talent as
the girls finished their season on a four game
win streak. The Varsity team finished tied for 3rd in the NBL. The girls moved
into the NCS playoffs with a bye in the 1st Round leading into a match up with
rival Maria Carrillo. A great performance in monsoon-type weather resulted in
a 2-1 victory. Although the season ended in the semi-finals, Coach John Gilson
and the girls were very proud of their accomplishments and were especially
proud of Empire Player of the Year – Senior Christina Tognetti!
Tennis
A 3rd place NBL finish with a practically
new team showed that this was another
successful year for Coach Nan Hall and her
14 girls. The girls finished with a 10-4 league
record and throughout the season showed
great depth up and down the entire ladder.
That’s a clear example of how hard the girls
challenged each other every day on those
“top-ranked” Cardinal Newman tennis
Photo by Dirk Bietau—www.dirk.com. courts. Let’s also congratulate our Ace Junior
Gienna Gonnella for another All-League season. Great job by Gienna for showing versatility in her game and pairing up with
Junior, Marjorie Broffman and taking 3rd place in the NBL Doubles Tournament.
Volleyball
This fall, Thursday nights in the Ursuline
Gym, watching the Bears JV and Varsity
Volleyball teams, was a great place to be.
By finishing with an overall record of 21–6,
the JV team had a season that any Bay Area
team at a similar level would be envious of.
Wow! The very tough NBL continued this
season and our young Varsity was right there
with the rest finishing league with a solid
7-7 league record including a 2nd half victory over powerhouse Montgomery.
The future is shining bright for our girls. Our coaches Bruce and Nancy Le did a
superb job this season!
Water Polo
Photo by Dirk Bietau—www.dirk.com.
Once again the 5:30 a.m. practices didn’t
shield the popularity of the Water Polo
program started by Coach Mark Hartman as
24 girls came out for the Varsity and Frosh/
Soph teams. It was a rebuilding season for
the girls as two graduates are playing in
college this year. Coach Hartman developed
the Varsity team to a strong 3rd place finish
in the Redwood Empire League. The Frosh/
Soph team was able to participate in three
tournaments this season which should help
the development for next year’s potential
league favorite.
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Ursuline Fall Sports
Ursuline & Cardinal Newman
2008-09 Cross Country
Connie Noonan*
Alizah Rotman
Jacqueline Balletto*
Jessica Blinman
Jackie Conroy
Chelsea Goldschmidt*
Megan McKellar*
Michelle Stone*
Madelyne Trione*
Elizabeth Buckley
Erin Clark*
Nora Peterson*
Greta Sweet
Tricia Baluyut*
Julia McKellar*
Nicolette Molina*
Emily Vassallo*
Head Coach:
Asst. Coach:
Asst. Coach:
Senior
Senior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Pat LaFortune
Elaine Cavalin
Jen Clouse
2008-09 JV Soccer
Jennifer Bipes*
Isabella Licursi
Lauren Vukicevich*
Taylor Wallace
Frances Behmke*
Amy Bussell
Jeanette Butler*
Bea Chambers
Avery Dutton*
Jenna Harrison*
Dahlia Hernandez
Theresa Mateo*
Veronica Morales
Helen Moses-Happ*
Kelli Sorensen
Head Coach:
Asst. Coach:
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
John Lawson
John Gilson
2008-09 Varsity Soccer
2008-09 Golf
Blair Copple*
Andriana Duckworth
Sophia Molavi
GinaLisa Tamayo*
Jane Reilley*
Kaitlyn Wright
Dahly McCormick*
Head Coach:
Asst. Coach:
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Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Junior
Junior
Mike Jonas
Dolores Salidivar
Adrianna Bertoli*
Stephanie Chau*
Amelia Lincoln*
Bryana Robles
Alexis Rubattino*
Christina Tognetti
Laura Fenton*
Michelle Millsap*
Emily Chapman
Savannah Clements
Erica Cunningham
Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Junior
Junior
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
2008-09 Varsity Soccer (cont.)
Jordan Henry*
Haily MacDonald
Rachel Rubattino*
Abigail Steele
Jennifer Tognetti
Gianna Fistolera*
Kristen Langer
Belden Long*
Head Coach:
Asst. Coach:
Asst. Coach:
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
John Gilson
Rachel Brusnahan
John Lawson
2008-09 Tennis
Chelsea Booth*
Marjorie Broffman*
Anne Marie Destruel*
Gienna Gonnella*
Kara Groom*
Kelsey Pighin*
Natasha Qabazard*
Ali Summers
Christina Boisclair
Natalie Qabazard*
Lena Scrivanich
Caterina Balletto*
Jacqueline Payne*
Celja Uebel*
Head Coach:
Asst. Coach:
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Nan Hall
Frank Gonnella
*Designates Scholar Athlete, qualifying with a 3.5
or higher GPA based on first quarter grades.
Team photos taken by photographer Woody Hunt
Ursuline Fall Sports
2008-09 JV Volleyball Roster
Liz Davison*
Kayla Talty*
Kelsie Bogyo*
Elyssa Fernandez
Alex Locey*
Dayna McDaniel
Carly Rafanelli
Mikayla Steele
Lindsey Taylor
Natalie Andrews
Elizabeth Herman
Taylor Lownes
Head Coach:
Asst. Coach:
Junior
Junior
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Nancy Le
Bruce Le
2008-09 Varsity Volleyball
Maddie Diab
Angelina Duckett*
Caitlin Feldman*
Sarah Bertolli*
Ashley Branum*
Amanda Highland
Tara Puccioni*
Rachael Rochioli
Ellery Young*
Jessica Biddulph*
McKenzie Mangino
Elizabeth Meddaugh
Head Coach:
Asst. Coach:
Senior
Senior
Senior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Bruce Le
Nancy Le
2008-09 Varsity Water Polo
Victoria Oswald
Jenaca Voth
Amy Bennett
Chelsea Colnett*
Kaitlin Daniels*
Bailey Desmond*
Paige Garzini
Allison Harf*
Kelsey McCarthy
Nora Schram*
Head Coach:
Senior
Senior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Mark Hartman
2008-09 JV Water Polo
Allison Zegarra*
Laurel Sleigh*
Kelsey Torr
Elena Traboulsi
Bethany Codding*
Marina McCormick
Jessie Skizewski
Ashley Vivian
Elizabeth Wang*
Mackenzie Carl
Denise Corriveau*
Zoe Feldman
Katelynne Rettig*
Maeve Sheeran
Head Coach:
Senior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Mark Hartman
UHS Gym
Scores Big
Ursuline High School’s gym
now features a new fixture not
to be missed! A beautiful, new
digital scoreboard will provide a
wonderful addition to watching
future Ursuline volleyball and
basketball games in the gym. This
classy scoreboard/timekeeper
includes wireless controls and a
clear digital display. We love you
Class of 1997 for this generous
donation that will keep on giving
to our athletes and their families
for years to come.
Thank you
Class of 1997
*Designates Scholar Athlete, qualifying with a 3.5 or
higher GPA based on first quarter grades.
Team photos taken by photographer Woody Hunt
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Ursuline Visual and Performing Arts
A Closer Look at Visual and Fine Arts
By Monica Bryant, Arts Department Chair
Art is a place to think
big. There are no limits
to what we can
imagine…world
peace, a perfect car, a
beautiful building or
a clay pot. Every art
student has a sketchbook or idea book and
they learn that little
drawings can become
(from left to right) Elisa Vargas, Sydney Youngblood,
amazing works of art
Jeanette Butler, Veronica Morales, Nicole Castro, Carley or problem solving
Rafanelli, and Mrs. Bryant at the entrance of the
designs.
Martin Puryear exhibit in San Francisco.
The Studio Art class is the foundation art course at Ursuline. It includes students
at all levels of experience and interest in the arts. The design class covers the
elements and principals of art with an emphasis on the way art is applied to the
world, covering graphic design, fashion and industrial design and architecture.
The fall semester in Design culminated with a fashion show final. After the
students drew and researched, they worked in groups to create a vintage line of
clothes, modeled, wrote a script, selected music and put on a show. Students in
the drawing class used large newsprint pads to draw a variety of shapes from
cardboard boxes to match
faces of fellow students.
Advanced Placement
Studio Art students
expanded on their work
with the addition of digital mixed media such as
self-portraits at age 80.
This year, our new
textbooks have expanded
exposure to the Visual
Arts. The art classes continue as a venue to physically make paintings, drawings,
and sculptures but the textbooks are an additional resource for those students
who learn best by reading. The new books are ArtTalk by Rosalind Ragans,
Drawing Structure and Vision by Drury and Stryker, Launching the Imagination
by Mary Stewart and Color by Betty Edwards. These books enrich the learning
experience.
Chelsea Booth
Our field trips continue to delight and expose our students to works of art. The
trips include the di Rosa Preserve in Napa, Yves St. Laurent at the de Young
Museum in San Francisco, and Martin Puryear and William Kentridge exhibits at
the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco.
Our Amazing Students—Angelina Duckett
By Judi Greaney, CBSL Coordinator
Spending the past
three summers as an
apprentice mosaic artist
with the City of Santa
Rosa’s ArtStart program
has allowed Angelina
Duckett to contribute to
her community by working on public art.
“Working with ArtStart
on the The Poppy Wall
mural and The Rainbow
Trout sculpture at Prince Memorial Greenway Park has been an amazing experience for me personally,” said Angelina. “I was surrounded by 30 of the most
talented teen artists in Santa Rosa, many of them with the desire and ability of
becoming professional artists. What I discovered was that many other schools
don’t have a great art department like Ursuline’s, and a venue did not exist in
Sonoma County for students to show their work. I wanted to provide recogniAngelina welcomes guests to the opening reception
of The ARTery Gallery on November 22, 2008.
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tion and some opportunities for my peers so for my Senior Community Service
Project, I took on the task of organizing a gallery to showcase their art.”
Angelina established a gallery for teens located at 461 Sebastopol Avenue in
Santa Rosa and has enjoyed the process of building the ARTery. “This has been
like trying to start a small business. The opening reception was incredible!
We had over 400 people come through and all complimented the ‘teen gallery’
as being one of the best they had seen,” said Angelina. But it has been the
appreciation of her ArtStart peers, whose opportunities increase as their work
hangs on these walls, that has made it all worthwhile. “Who knows…maybe
one day I may see their work in a major gallery and I can say I helped someone’s
dream come true.”
Angelina has applied for public grants and private funding for the ARTery in hopes
that it will continue indefinitely. “I encourage any student with an interest in art to
apply for ArtStart and to consider taking over as the ARTery coordinator for your Senior Service Project. I hope that other Ursuline students will enjoy the opportunity
to promote the arts in our community as I have.”To learn more about the ARTery,
visit the gallery’s website at http://www.artstart.us/theartery.htm.
Ursuline Visual and Performing Arts
Fall Drama—Charley’s Aunt
Splendid, Side-Splitting Production
For two weekends in November, laughter filled the
Ursuline Student Center as the Ursuline and Cardinal
Newman High School players presented Charley’s Aunt,
the Victorian farce by Brandon Thomas. This comedy
certainly had the audiences smiling. The cast of student
actors, directed by Lee Anne Wentz, couldn’t have carried
off this classic farce with any more poise than they did.
We tip our hats to Mrs. Wentz, the hardworking and
supportive parent volunteers, the community sponsors,
and the phenomenal cast including Ursuline students:
*Lindsay Ferrigno, *Alyssa Ramazzotti, *Tina Beigelbeck,
Haley Wild-Sichi and *Kelsey Reilley.
* Designates Scholar Performing Arts student,
qualifying with a 3.5 or higher GPA during the
season of the production preparation.
More than
a Nut
By Tina Beigelbeck
Class of 2009
Tina Beigelbeck (left) and Alyssa Ramazzotti (right) on
stage in Charley’s Aunt. Photo by Dirk Bietau—www.dirk.com.
Choir—Winter Performance
Lovely Music for All
Ursuline’s Christmas Choir concert provided Ursuline
families and the community beautiful harmony and
song in Brescia Hall on December 10th. We thank choir
director/faculty member Bethany Neese and her
incredible group of student vocalists for the holiday
performance that was a treat for all who attended.
This year the Dance Department’s
performance of “The Nut,” a
modern interpretation of the
classic “Nutcracker,” was an exciting experience for all involved.
As a teacher’s assistant for Dance
I witnessed the hard work that
was put into the production.
From elaborate neon costumes,
representing the dolls, to matching pajamas and pillows for Clara’s
dream, costuming was a major
part in making “The Nut” come to
life. In addition, contemporary
music artists like Jack Johnson and
Devo complemented the classical
pieces that traditionally appear in
the “Nutcracker.”
Ursuline’s Choir
Save the Date
Lots Happening!
March 9-20, 4:00-6:00 pm
“Imagine That!” art exhibit. Student Art Reception on
March 19 in Brescia Hall.
April 24, 7:00 pm
“So Show Me” Ursuline and Cardinal Newman colllaborative talent show at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.
March 26-28 & April 2-4, 7:30 pm
The Ursuline and Cardinal Newman Players will turn
the theatrical world upside down in the upcoming
spring musical in the Ursuline Gym.
Stay tuned for more!
April 30, 7:30 pm
Ursuline’s Performing Arts Department will wow
audiences with its Spring Performing Arts Show at
the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. An evening
of dance, choir, guitar and visual arts will
await audiences.
The teachers and many parent
volunteers transformed the
Ursuline gym into a magical winterland. Corey Lott and Gabrielle
Thompson along with all three
periods of Dance classes worked
to create a modern interpretation
of a classical performance and in
the process perhaps created a new
Ursuline masterpiece.
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Annual Report
Fiscal years July 1 to June 30
Enrollment (number of students)
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
368
361
332
347
320
Five year
totals
Operating revenues
Tuition and fees
Less tuition assistance
Other net financial income
3,237,000
3,439,000
3,299,000
3,768,000
3,564,000
17,307,000
(258,000)
(248,000)
(206,000)
(230,000)
(255,000)
(1,197,000)
82,000
64,000
150,000
205,000
(2,000)
499,000
3,061,000
3,255,000
3,243,000
3,743,000
3,307,000
16,609,000
(3,044,000)
(3,017,000)
(2,763,000)
(3,147,000)
(3,195,000)
(15,166,000)
(618,000)
(963,000)
(754,000)
(849,000)
(1,018,000)
(4,202,000)
(3,662,000)
(3,980,000)
(3,517,000)
(3,996,000)
(4,213,000)
(19,369,000)
Operating expenses
Salaries & benefits
General & facilities overhead
Fundraising
Events
Contributions
Contributions & net receipts from events
AMJHN Foundation (change in beneficial interest)
Additions to (withdrawls from) Net Assets
84
179
247
275
268
268
461
255
523
365
222
222
545,000
433,000
770,000
640,000
489,000
2,877,000
-
775,000
444,000
928,000
91,000
2,238,000
545,000
1,208,000
1,214,000
1,568,000
580,000
5,115,000
(56,000)
483,000
940,000
1,315,000
(326,000)
2,355,000
This year for the first time we are showing five years of
financial information to provide perspective on our
reduction in net assets of $326,000 in 2007-08 and
to show the cumulative net increase in our Net Assets
through this period - a total growth of $2,355,000.
As our school, and our Ursuline families, are now navigating significant local and national economic challenges we
are grateful that our school is not burdened by any debt
and that our grounds and buildings are made available
for our use at no cost by the Ursuline Sisters. Our current enrollment realities have required streamlining our
operating costs.
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In 2008-09 we have increased tuition assistance provided
to our students to over $300,000. We very much
appreciate the additional support provided by the Angela
Merici John Henry Newman Foundation in developing our
school’s endowment base, so that we can provide more
tuition assistance in the coming years.
This year we engaged new auditors, Lautze and Lautze,
and are pleased with their knowledge of private schools.
We received a clean audit and our Audit & Finance
Committee welcomed the detailed recommendations
included in their Management Letter.
The complete audited statements can be found in the
Governance section under ABOUT URSULINE on our
website at www.ursulinehs.org.
URSULINE DONORS
Thank You to our Donors
by Margaux Hardy, Director of Advancement
Ursuline High School has a long, proud heritage of more
than 128 years and today, it stands as a leader in secondary
education in Sonoma County. Ursuline’s educational
excellence and legacy have been built by the dedicated
efforts of the Ursuline Sisters and the Ursuline community
including the Board of Trustees, faculty and staff,
alumnae, our families, friends and business partners.
The strength and vitality of Ursuline today is the direct
result of this ongoing and generous support. Ursuline
High School gratefully acknowledges contributions
received from the following individuals, businesses,
and foundations during the 2007-2008 school year.
2007-2008 All Donors
Biquor & Biquor Salon
Cindy Pilar and Peter Birdsall
Jim Black
Ann Blackney
Blakeslee Electric, Inc.
Ms. Haydee Blanchard
Ms. Noreen Blonien
Carole and Bill Blue
Bob Lopez and Gary Bottone
Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa
Brett Bogyo
Caesar Bogyo
Gunther Bogyo
Shayne Miller-Bogyo and Mike Bogyo
Lisa and Earl Boisclair
Ginger Booth
Heidi Booth
Katie and Scott Booth
John and Kathy Borg
Ms. Claire Borge
Christina Borges
Mr. Freeman W. Born
Boschetti, General Contractors
Nanci Bosio
Patti Bosio
Ms. Christy Bostedier
Jerry Bowron
Mary Bowron
Arlene and James Boyer
Bill and Marian Bradley
Mary Pat Bramblett
Cecil & DorisLee Brattin
Charlotte and Richard Brazell
Donna & Carmann Brekke
Edna and Walter Brelje
Shirley & Ken Brem
Mr. and Mrs. Brendel
Ms. Louise Brewer
Robert Breyer
Eileen and Aaron Brinker
Gayle and Lynn Brinker
Mr. Brodie
Mrs. Linda Brodie
Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Broffman
Gidget Brogdon
Michael Brookfield
Dennis and Kim Brooks
Frances Brooks
Scott Broome
Carol Brown
Mr. and Mrs. David Brown
Joann O’Sullivan and Ray Brown
Maryanne and Mark Brown
Richard Brown
Cindy and Terry Brown
Monica and Michael Bryant
The Buchanans
Lori and Donald Buckley
Ms. Eleanor Buckley
Joannie and Mike Buckley
Ms. Laura Bundesen
Ms. Patricia Bunte
Brenda Burnett
Ray and Cathleen Burns
Stephan and Sarah Bussell
Phyllis Abbate
Richard Abbey
Carole Abi Rached
Hilda Abi Rached
Rene Abi Rached
Roger Abi Rached
Ms. Linda Achondo
Mrs. Kathryn Acquistapace
Anthony Adams
Mrs. Joan Adams
Bonifacio Afuan
Alicia and Feli Afuan
Madolyn and Rich Agrimonti
Mrs. Sally Ahlsten
Judith and Daniel Ahrens
Airport Health Club
Dorothy and Thomas Ako
Mary Alcocer
Alpha Omega
Alvarez
Bridget and Jay Alvarez
Amici Pizza
Philip Amormino
Mary and Bill Amos
Allen Anderson
Bill Anderson
Catherine Anderson
Mr. Edwin Anderson
Linda and Eric Anderson
Shannon & Cheryl Anderson
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards
Kerry and Steve Andrade
Chris Andrian
Butch & Jeannette Anglin
Friend of Ursuline
Mrs. Maria Apolloni
Araujo Estate Wines
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Archambeau
William Ardizoia
Jan Armour
Arrowwood Vineyards & Winery
Donna and Felix Arteaga
Katelynn Arthur
Sophie and Joe Ashley
Sunni Ashley
Mr. & Mrs. Asplund
Ms. Carol August
The Ayala Family
Mrs. Lois Azevedo
Godfrey Babbini
Kirsten and Brannie Babic
Norbert Babin
Bad Ass Coffee
Martin Bader
Sandy and Spencer Bader
Kathleen and Lance Badger
Ms. Brenda Bailey
Karen and Gar Bailey
Elfi and Jim Bailey
Vicki and Stephen Bailey
Tina and Brad Baker
Bakshush
Terri and John Balletto
Mr. and Mrs. Bane
BankAmerica Foundation
Jo Banks
Kim Barnett
Dr. William Barr
Lee Barragan
Mr. & Mrs. R. B. Barron
Ms. Mary Barrow
Pat and Don Barry & Family
Ms. Ardith Barsuglia
Roger Bartel
Loye and Megan Basinger
Sam and Jan Bassett
William and Theresa Bastida
Ms. Antonette Bastoni
Mary and Steve Bates
Gary Bayless
Maria Bayonito
Mrs. Phillis Bazzano
Cathy and John Bazzano III
David and Suzanne Beach
Edith Beach
Justice & Mrs. Edwin Beach
Bear Republic
Gina and Brian Beazell
Hilda and Dick Beazell
Sara Beckley
Ramona and Larry Behrens
Lori Beigelbeck
Joseph & Bonnie Beneducci
Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Bennett
Nancy and Christopher Bentham
Grandpa & Mary Bentham
Ms. Karin Bentham
Thomas and Jeannie Benton
The Bergs
Elizabeth and Richard Bermudes
Jon and Terri Bernal
Laurie and Darrell Bertacco
Joe Bertacco
Sam Bertacco
Sue and Dick Bertani
Elizabeth and Thomas Bertero
Noel and Jim Bertoli
Jane Weil and Thomas Bertolli
Lisa and Cary Bertolone
Sandra and Larry Bertolone
Marie and Todd Bertolone
Bertolone Realty
Ms. Sharon Bertotti
The Besancon Family
Best Wishes
Butch and Cindy Beth
Steve and MaryEv Betterly
Stephanie and Ron Bettiga
Andrea Biagi
Joan Biagi
Nick Biagi
Stacey Biagi
Ms. Barbara Bickerstaff
Vicki and Barry Biddulph
Mrs. Barbara Bidia
Dirk Bietau
Kimberly and Christopher Bipes
Lyn and Keith Bipes
Ms. Diane Butz
Ca’ Bianca Restaurant
Cahill Winery
Grandpa Phil Cain
Rosemary and Bruce Cakebread
Cakebread Cellars
Ms. Linda Caldwell
Patricia and Pat Callahan
Michelle and Tim Cambra
Jim and Ronnie Campagna
Ronnie and F. James Campagna
Patricia Ponzo and Barth Campbell
Ms. Nancy Campbell
Mary Sue and Terry Campbell
Kay and Anthony Canevari
Tonya and Brett Canevari
John Canevari
Lynn and Fred Canillo
Caoile Family
Mrs. Christiane Capell
Mrs. Susan Carara
Wanda and Richard Cardiff
Cardinal Newman
Carol and Leroy Carlenzoli
Erin Carlson
L.B. Carlson
Alba Carrey
Carrino Construction dba
Marco Construction
D. Carver
Ms. Julie Carver
Casa Nuestra Winery
Alicia Casass
Ms. Marlene Casci
Jessie Cass
Al Castelli
Kim and Tony Castillo
Bridgetta and Michael Catania
Rob and Amy Catelli
Gandma and Grandpa Centis
Joe and Kelly Centis
Ms. Joan Cerini
Nancy Chadwick
Chalk Hill Winery
Amy and Barry Chapman
Charlie’s At The Windsor Golf Club
Chateau St. Jean
Dr. and Mrs. Norman Chau
Jean Chauner
Marsha and Joe Chiamparino
Ms. Meg Chiappari
Ms. Judith Christen
Gloria Christensen
Attn: George Cinquini & Passarino Inc.
Pat Ciston
Stacy and Paul Clancey
Eleanor and Joe Clardy
Andy and Carol Clark
Elizabeth and Gregory Clark
Mary Clark
Nancy and Sandy Clark
Noel Clark
Clark Electrical Contractors, Inc. DBA:CCI
Catherine and Robert Clements
Cleveland Family
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URSULINE DONORS
Cline Cellars-Fred and Nancy Cline
Anna and Bruce Codding
Mr. Roy Cohen
Cold Stone Creamery, Windsor
Mr. John Collins, Department of Catholic
Schools
Linda Colnett
Katherine and Paul Colnett
Silvina Colnett
Iris Comalli
Joann Comalli
Ryan and Janin Comiskey
Deborah and Scott Connors
Denise Conophy
Teresa and Pitr Conroy
Margaret Conway
Craig Cook
Glen and Nathalie Cooley
Joyce, Dean and Allison Cooley
Rachel Cooper
Copia: The American Center for Wine Food
& the Arts
Kari and Scott Copple
Janice Corbo
Correct Craft Ceramics
Ms. Frances Corrick
Nancy and Thomas Corriveau
Jayne and Roy Cortez
Sue and Dave Cosca
Judy and George Cosmos
Costco
Costeaux French Bakery
Sally and Michael Coté
Andrea and Scott Courier
The Courier Family
Sharon & Guy Covert
Ms. Pamela Cowan
Ms. Claire Crandall
Tom Crank
Betty Crawford
Michael Crechriou
Kelline Cresta
Barbara and Brian Cronin
Jimmy Cronin
Mrs. Mark A. Cronin Jr.
Neil Cronin
Debbie and Brian Crosby
Terri and Mike Crosetti
Ms. Meredith Crotty
Mrs. Dolores Crowley
Tim and Claudia Crowley
Martha Curoso
Bill and Joyce Curran
Ms. Clare Curran
Kathleen and James Curran
James and Kathleen Curran
Tricia and Brenden Curran
Curves Northwest Santa Rosa
Cyrus
Cyrus Day Spa
D & S Awards Dennis Wilkinson
Mrs. Colette Daggett
Ms. Lillian Dal Pra
Rosemary and Richard Daly
Karen and Alan D’Ambrogi
Noelle and Chet Dangremond
Carol Daniels
Patricia and Bill Daniels
Wes and Carol Daniels
Maria and Dino D’Argenzio
Raymond D’Argenzio
D’Argenzio Winery
Dawn and Frank Darien
Ms. Carol Davis
Mary and Bryan Davison
Mary Davison
Mary and Simon de la Cruz
Fe De Mange
Robbie and Mary De Mange
Tamara De Mello
Leslie and Mark De Meo
Gayle and Stanley de Rutte
Christine De Soto
Wendy and Mark Deas
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Deborah and Woran Deckard
Barbara Decker
Joe and Kathy Deignan
Mr. John Del Casale
Lois Del Querra
Lee and Ed Del Rio
Grandma Della
Ms. Julia Demeo
Mark Demeo
DeMeo Construction
The Dennison Family
The Denton Family
The Dericco Family
Mary and Doug Derner
John Desmond
Diane Lord and Tim Desmond
Shelley and Randy Destruel
Nadine DeVost
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dey
Ms. Yolanda Di Marco
Eugene and Doska Di Pasqua
Nadia & Khalil Diab
Tamera and James Diamond
Catherine V. Dieringer
Erik and Susan Diez
Ms. Margaret Diggins
Thelma and Joseph Digirno
Bob and Cheryl Dillworth
Paul Dion
diPietro Todd Salon
Disneyland resorts
diVine Pizza
Inge and Steve Dobel
Grant Doering
Thea and John Dolan
Dolan Family
Margaret Donahoo
Kris and Jerry Dougan
Ms. Debra Douglas
Nancy and Charlie Doval
Dowd
Paul & Lorraine Downer
Anne Doyle
Ms. Karen Doyle
Eric and Mary Drew
Drinkward Peschon
Dry Creek Vineyard
Dry-Pex Carpet Care
Mona and Paul Duckworth
Roberta & Jim Duckworth
Diana and Steve Duggan
Marie and Walt Dunajski
Colleen & Larry Dunaway
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Martin and Rebecca Dwyer
The Dyers
Dharlene Earle
Maia and David East
Mrs. Jennefer J. Ebilane
Luanne and Douglas Ebright
Ms. Jacqueline Egbert
Jamie and Todd Eisenhauer
Mrs. Rosemary Ellersdorfer
Ms. Carole Ellis
Liz Ellis
Gary Ellison
Elyse Winery
Empire Eye Doctors Medical Group, Inc.
Empire Runners
Paul and Jesse Erickson
Mrs. Adrienne Estes
Brigitte Estomba
Nancy and Marc Estomba
Marianne Estournes
Dr. and Mrs. David Etchell
Jacklyn Wright-Gridley and Matthew Etchell
Carl and Mary Rose Euphrat
Kim McEachron and John Evans
Susann and Robert Evans
Hap Everett
Simone Evett
Brother Joseph Fabiano
Lola Fabiano
Luigi and Lola Fabiano
Irving Family
Brien and Kathryn Farrell
Kurt and Joanne Fehhing
Brooke and Jerrod Feldman
Mr. and Mrs. John Feldman
Cindy and Kerry and Kerry Fenton
Candy and William Ferchland
Conrad and Kelly Fernandez
Crescecio Fernandez
Carmen and Crescencio Fernandez
Jesus Fernandez
Letizia Fernandez
David Ferreira
Suzy and Ken Ferrigno
Miss Aleaxandria and Lauren Ferrington
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Ferrington
Tricia Fey
Heidi Fiedler
Kristy Field
Sam Field
Ms. Lisa Figlietti
Sylvia Campa-Figueroa and Manuel
Figueroa
Anna and Joe Filice
Ms. Tina Finali
Finali Partnership
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Brent Finley
Dr. and Mrs. D. William Finley
Jake Finley
Ying Zi Wu and Peter Fischer
Sylvia Fisher
Mr. Lee Fishman
Stephen and Diane Fitzgerald
Flavor Bistro
Tina and Steve Fleming
Tina Fleming
Ms. Noelle Flohr
Flowers Vineyard & Winery
The Foppianos
Ms. Delores Ford
Linda and James Ford
Linda Ford
Darlene and Robert Ford
Patricia and Bob Forman
Fosters
Fountaingrove Golf & Athletic Club
Susan and David Fowler
Ms. Jeanette Frances
Sherry and Michael Franchetti
Ms. Caroline Francis
Francis Ford Coppola Presents, LLC
Dr. Eric Fraser
Maureen & John Fraser
Mary Ann and Bob Frazer
John Freitas
Craig and Suzanne Fuber
John and Anne Gabri
Mary Lou Gadbois
Debbie and James Gade
Dee and Benny Gagliardo
Gaige House
Sue Gallagher
Gallo Family Vineyards
Paulette and Agostino Gamba
Allen Garayalde
Mrs. Lita Garcia
Susie Garcia
Garden Party Cash Receipts
Sr. Shirley Garibaldi
Lisa and Les Garzini
Andrea Geary
John and Maureen Geary
Martha and Ed Geib
Mark Geils
Gina George
Kayla Geraci
Marianne and Steve Gerardi
Mrs. Gerigk
Ms. Diane Gerigk
Theresa and Paul Gerigk
Susan Gerigk
Barbara Germini
David and Jan Gervais
Melissa and Gary Geving
Tony Ghisla
Tom & Marge Gianetto
David Giannetto
Susan Giannetto
Anne Gibson
Anne and Chris Gibson
Mike and Julie Gibson
Mrs. Catherine Giddings
Dara and Jack Gill
Gail Gillies
Lockie Gillies - Wine Country Computers
Ms. Tina Girolo
Ms. Marilyn Gjerdrum
Kathy Glischinski
Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves
Claire Gogas
Joan and Jerry Gogas
Mary Gogas
Patty Gogas
Jill and Rick Goldberg
Yolyn and Nick Goldschmidt
Chelsea Goldsmidt
Cris Gondak
Barbara and Frank Gonnella
Marjorie Gonnella
Janine and Joe Gonyea
Ms. Lea Goode-Harris, Ph.D.
Sue and Storm Goranson
Mrs. Sue Goranson
Susan Gorin
Gail and Louis Goring
Ms. Pauline Goslovich
Donna Grant
Colleen and Richard Grant
Rita Graveline
Andrew and Christina Gravelle
Grandpa and Grandma Gray
Ms. Jennifer Gray
Ms. Sara Gray
Angele and Nick Grebennikoff
Christine Green
Esther Green
Mary and William Griffith
Brigitte and Jeff Grimshaw
Janet Grison
Lisa and Daryl Groom
Ms. Mary Guadagni
The Guillorys
Marcia Jayne-Gummer and Craig Gummer
Karen and Richard Gunderson
John & Mary Gustavino
Bonnie and George Gutierrez
Karyn and Rob Gutierrez
Kim and Michael Gutzman
Michelle and Joel Guzman
Ellen Haenggi
Lynda Haenggi
Mrs. Dick Hafner
Hafner Vineyard
Mrs. Hakim
Ms. Rita Hall
The Halls
Donna and Kent Hamlin
Carolyn and Bob Hampel
Charles and Gina Hanley
Carol and Steve Hansel
Natalie and Art Hansen
Betty Harchous
Joanne Harding
Margaux Hardy and Steven Cano
Mrs. Patricia Hardy
Grammy Harenburg
Mr. Leo Harf
Dr. Robert and Mrs. Regina Harf
Don Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Harris
Paul and Margarite Harris
Sue and Wes Harris
Monica and Jeff Harrison
Mary and John Hart
Pat and Linda Haskins
Debra and Robert Hastings
Yvette Hatton
URSULINE DONORS
Debbie Havstad
Dominic and Loretta Hawkins
Jim and Helene Hawkins
Kim and Michael Hawkins
Andrea & Erik Haws
Gregory and Robin Hayes
Don and Linda Hays
Diane Bard and John Hazlewood
The Heagerty Family
The Hegardt Family
Allan and Kimberly Henderson
John & Barbara Henderson
Carol and Jim Hendricks
John Henneberger
Miriam and Roger Henneberger
Judy Henry
Robert Henry
Kelly and Scott Henry
Mr. and Mrs. Hepp
Sama Hershey
Greg Hessig
Sabrina and Richard Highland
Cheryl Hilborn
Carol and Gareth Hilborn
Ms. Patricia Hill
Deanne Hillendahl
Diana and Eric Hillendahl
Greg Hillendahl
Joe and Carol Hiller
Hilton of Sonoma Wine Country
Ms. Kaylene Hirtzer
Cheryl Hlebakos
Diane and Jeffrey Hobaugh
Velma Hobaugh
The Hockerts
Margaret Hoefer
Janet Hoffer
Ms. Eloise Hoffman
Shanna & Clayton Holcomb
Ms. Rosemarie Holewinski
Hollingsworth Jewelers Gallery
Mary Holt
Ms. Deanna Holzapfel
Ann Holzheiser
Home Depot Windsor
Mrs. Judy Hopcroft
Annette Hope
Ms. Colleen Hope
Joseph Hopkins
Mrs. Elizabeth Hornbeck
Hotel Cheval
Ham & Gen Howard
Beverly Howell
Simin Hsu
Aurora Huerta
Scott and Kathleen Huhn
Jean Hunt
Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa
Susan and Gary Hylbak
Susan HylbakImages
Tracy Logan-Immordino and
Peter Immordino
Infineon Raceway
Inline Tables
Ms. Caryn Inman
Chris Inman
In-N-Out Burger
Integrity Shred
Interstate Battery
Joan Irvine
Elsie and Paul Jaenicke
Lisa and David James
Kris and Dick James
Donna and Ken James
Toni and Steven James
Beverly Jayne
Marcia Jayne-Gummer
Laurie and Billy Jensen
Denise Jensen
Jewelry Tech
Barry and Pat Jewett
Ms. Jacqueline Jewett
Barbara and Phil Johannes
John’s Driving School
Bette and Warren Johnson
Herb and Missy Johnson
Jean Johnson
Nancy Johnson
Steve Johnson
Marcia Jones
Richard Jones
Wayne and Sandra Jones
Margo Kadjan
Michael and Julianne Kamplain
Ms. Patricia Kampmann & Family
Alicia and John Kantor
Kay Fields Photography
Sr. Frances Kearney
Sr. Francis Kearney
Mr. Bob Keeble
Suzanne and Roger Keith
Ms. Annette Kelly
Josephine Kelly
Kathleen Kelly
Lt. Col Raymond and Nancy Kelly (Ret)
Eileen and Joelle Kenealey
Kathleen and Michael Kennedy
Cindy and Pat Kennedy
Rachel Kennedy
Kenwood Vineyards
Scott & Carol Kenyon
Melissa Kesher
Ronnie Kessenich
Shawn and David Kilat
Ms. Mary Kilmer
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Sr. Mary King
Peter Kingston and Shirlee Zane
Grandma & Grandpa Kittredge
Ms. Mary Klapp
The Klassen Family
Wayne Kleefeld
Mrs. Knefner
Lisa and Chris Knerr
Mr. Dan Knight
Denise Knight
Mrs. Art Knoll
Koch Family
Mrs. Clotilde (Cleo) Konnoff
Konocti Harbor Resort
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Maggie Koren
Dorris Koshman
Carol and Mike Kovatch
Mary and Dan Kraemer
John and Cim Kraemer
Carol and Kurt Krauthamer
Ted and Sandee Krzycoicki
John Krzywicki
Maryann and Bruce Kuhlman
Ms. Carol La Fleur
Ms. Katherine La Perriere
Ray and Dale La Rocca
Ned Labbe’
Joe Label
Deborah and Nicolas Lack
Ms. Julie Lafranchi
Jim Lago
Pat and Phil LaGree
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Joanne Lalickere
Benita and Chad Lamb
Sharonn Lamb
Mrs. Gladys Lambright
Bob Lammé
Rose and Ken Lamme
Jeanne G. Lancaster
Chris and Ed Lang
Rebecca and Tom Langer
Langley’s on the Green
Ms. Linda Larson
The Latham Family
Elsie and Bud Laver
Kim and John Lawson
Linda and Michael Lazar
Katherine and Ray Lazzini
Audrey and Christopher Le Baudour
Kim and Matt Le Blanc
Dr. Robert Leach
Christine and Chris Lee
Dallas & Joanne Lee
Denise Leggins
Ms. Jennifer Lehman
Lucianna Lehmann
Charlotte and Rob Leiss
Dr. Leissen
Scott and Linda Lestrange
Ronnie and Helene Leventhal
Carolyn and Martin Levy
Lifetouch Nation School Studios
Ruth and Tom Lincoln
Carlos Lindsey
Marc & Lisa Lloyd
Christie Locey
Mark and Vicky Locey
Stan and Leoni Locey
Vicky Locey
June Lombardi
Mr. and Mrs. Longo
Jeff and Claudia Longo
Christel and Ron Longo
Rhonda Loop
Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Lopez
Ms. Nancy Ludcke
Shelby Luginbill
Lori Lutzenberg
Nana & Granpa Brad Luz
Kathy Lydon
Dr. Mary Lyons
Irene and Jon Mac Donald
Toni and Jim MacDonald
Qui Mach
Tom and Nettie MacHale
Lynn Madden
Ms. Joanne Maffei
Barbara Magbie
Ms. Jacqueline Magowan
Mrs. Donata Magro
Mrs. Linda Maher
Ms. Madeline Major
Linda and Joe Maloney
Ms. Susan Malouf
Ms. Barbara Maner
Mary Manypenny
Marianna Mapes
Marathon Distributors, Inc.
Amy and Robert Marciniak
Dr. Larry Marianella
Markham Vineyards
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Markovich
Donna Martin
Emily Martin
Mr. Harry Martin
Ken Martin
Maggie and Kenneth Martin
Tony and Stacy Martin
Julie and Dillon Martinez
Joe and Kathryn Martocchio
Mary’s Pizza Shack
Sal Masarro
Mrs. Phyllis Mascari
Massara Vineyard
Kimberly Masson
Lisa Mast
Matanzas Creek Winery
Eufemia Mateo
Eileen and Sherwin Mateo
Sherrie and John Mathwig
Ken Matsuoka
Mary and Bob Matteri
Mrs. Julia Mattos
The Maxwells
Ms. Joel May
Mayacama Golf Club
Holly & Greg Mazzetta
Jim & Jean Mazzoni
Lonnie Mazzoni
Mrs. Paige Mazzoni
Rogene and Donald Mc Corquodale
Florence McBride
Jeff McBride
Florence and Jon McBride
Mike and Terri McBride
Mary and Steve McCarthy
Ms. Maureen McCartin
Laurel McClay
Mrs. Mark McClone
Lynn and Larry McCloskey
Joseph McCollum
Ms. Kathryne McCorkle
Dahdri and William McCormick
Robert and Dolores McDaniel
Ms. Margaret McDaniel
Robert and Dolores McDaniel
Charlotte and Pete McGannon
Deborah and James McGowan
Maureen and Mark McGowan
Jennifer and Mark McIntosh
Ms. Carmel McKay
Marie and Rich McNaughton
Annie and Joseph McNeany
Kimberley and Pat McNeany
Mary McNeany
The McNiffs
Melody and John McNulty
Sheila and Dennis McQueeny
Stan Mead
Ms. Sue Meader
Nancy and Cary Meckstroth
Mrs. Terry and Dr. Robert Meckstroth
Carol and Robert Meckstroth
Robert and Terry Meckstroth
Corinne and David Meddaugh
Jean and William Meddaugh
Leona Medin
The Medin Family
Julie Medina
Taine and Pamela Meints
Annie and Ron Meints
Melaniphy Family Trust-Hugh & Gertrude
Ms. Adrienne Melby
Kathleen Melee
Mike and Jan Melendez
Ann Stashak-Melton and Gary Melton
Manuel G. Mendez
Mendoza Family
Mrs. Sydney Mensch
Betsy Karrer and Tom Menzies
Fred Mervin
Ginger Mervin
Patrick and Sally Mervin
Mr. Frank Merz
Alice Meyer
Andrea Meyer
Jackie Meyer
Sondra Meyer
Meyer Family Cellars
Frances and Ed Micheli
Midnight Sun
Ms. Barbara Miksis
Ms. Judith Miller
Miller Driving School
Mr. Doug Millett
Dean Millsap
Michael and Sheri Millsap
Ms. Donna Milward
Ms. Georgia Minaglia
The Miners
Paula and Jack Mingram
Ms. Rebecca Minor
Eileen and Patrick Mirch
Nan and Archie Mishkin
Ms. Nadra Mlynarczyk
Lori and Saied Molavi
Baba Molina
Glenn and Dorothy Molyneaux
Cory and Amy Monette
Ms. Carol Money
Monreal Family
Jennifer and Joseph Montana
Melody Montero
Chenoa and Mike Montiel
Mrs. Margaret G. Moore
Moore Uebel Architecture
Mrs. Nancy Moran
Charlene and Robert Moratto
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URSULINE DONORS
Chris Morehouse
Connie Morehouse
Lynn and Richard Morehouse
Ms. Melissa Morelli
Ms. Mary Moreno
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan
Linda Morocco
Chris Morris
Peggy Morris
Rita and Richard Morton
Moylan’s Brewery and Restaurant
Pam and Raul Mujica
Elizabeth and Steven Mullen
Victoria and John Mulvaney
Katherine and Dennis Murphy
Ms. Patricia Murphy
Ms Nicolina L. Musslewhite
Victoria and Brad Muster
Mrs. Beatrice Nagel
Ms. Julie Nation
Lana Natterstad
Chris & Jamie Nau
Rick and Cindy Naujokaitis
Tina and Jeffrey Nead
Neary Landscape
Gary and Kathy Negri
Robert Neidel
David & Annadare Nelson
Jean Nelson
Susan and John Nelson
Joyce & Milton Nenneman
Phillip and Lynn Nereo
Steve and Tnnette Neuerburg
Carroll Newcomb
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newman
Mrs. Maureen Kelly Newman Ryan
Jack Nichols
Nicole Turner & Debbie Barella
The Niebergs
Cyndi and Dana Niendorf
Ms. Maryhelen Nightingale
Julie and Mike Nonella
Mr. Roy Nonella
Kathleen Noonan
Mitch and Ann Nott
Ms. Angela Noyes
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Nulton
Katherine and Roger Nulton
Mary and Steve Nyeholt
Oakmont Golf Club
Robert O’Briant
Kyle O’Brien
Laurie O’Brien
Mr. Mike O’Brien
Patricia O’brien
Mary O’Dell
Cathleen Ogata
Jim Reed & Erin O’hara
Oilstop Inc.
Misa Okada
Old Chicago Pizza
Mary Ann and Michael O’Leary
Don and Vernie Olson
Omlette Express
Mary and Dennis O’Neil
Matthew O’Neil
Mr. William O’Neill
Andrea Oppenheimer
Gloria Opperman
Kim Opperman
Beverly and Jesus Ordaz
Josefina Ordaz
Placida Ordaz
Veronica & Jesus Ordaz
Mrs. Charles Orr
Jolene Orr
Ms. Ana Osberger
Michael Osborn
Ms. Theresa Osborn
Fran and Carlos Osegueda
Ben & Sandy Oseguera
Melodie and Oscar Oseguera
Ilah Ostrander
Mrs. J. O’Sullivan
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Jack O’Sullivan
Kathleen O’Sullivan
Lisa & Greg Ott
Ms. Renie Palmer
Palo Alto Vineyard Mgmt. LLC
Karen and Mark Palter
Anthony and Louise Paolucci
Papa Lido’s Pizza
Papitre
Paradise Ridge Winery
Jim and Kathy Pardun
Teeney (Leslie) Parker
Barbara Parry
Linda and Don Parsons
Pasky
Mrs. Frances Patchett
Mrs. Ernie Paul
Sue and John Paulling
Tom and Eliza Paulling
Scott and Anne Paulson
Bryce Paulson
Anita and Charles Paulson
Ms. Lynn Pearson
Carol Pedersen
John Pedroncelli
Lisa and Mike Pedroni
Peets Coffee
Peju Province Winery
Laura and Jon Pelleriti
Grace and Jon Pendergraft
Norma and Everett Person
Mrs. Norma Person
Sylvia and Bob Pestoni
Jeff and Julie Peterich
Barbara Peters
Dr. Susan and Dr. Jeffrey Petersen
Petersen Dental
James G. Peterson
Linda Peterson
Daphne and Meyers Peterson
Scott Peterson
Joann and Val Peterson
PG&E
The Phillips
Dale and David Phillips
Elaine E. Phillips
Dona Pierantoni-Giannetto
Don and Jan Pierce
Brad Pighin
Michael Pigoni
LaDonna and Paul Pigoni
Betty and Ray Pigoni
Loretta and William Pike
Cindy Pilar
Marnie Pinsker
Fatima and Herberto Pires
Gloria Pizzinelli
Robert Platt
Alan & Stella Plummer
Claudine Plummer
Ms. Gina Poirier
Robert and Mireille Polge
Mrs. Suzanne Poling
Gail Pollard
Nuria Pont
Gloria and Joe Popovich
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Popovich
Kirk & Kristi Prall
The Preble Family
Mrs. Prestesater
Mr. and Mrs. Prielipp
Elva and Jack Pringle
Josephine and Sal Priolo
Duane Pritchett
Nick and Chrystie Prokopakis
John and Linda Puccioni
Judy and Mike Puccioni
Ray and Marge Puccioni
Suzi Puccioni
Mr. & Mrs. Punatar
Kenny Pyle
Sahar and Naser Qabazard
Lisa and Timothy Quinn
Ms. Melissa Quinn
Dr. Stanley Quock
Tanya and Marc Rabellino
Ron Rackerby
Mrs. Radovich
Ms. Francis Radovich
Ray and Karen Radzewicz
Ms. Marita Ralston
Yolanda Ramazzoti
Adrian and Shellie Ramazzotti
Norma and Joe Ramazzotti
Kathie Ramazzotti
Ramazzotti Vineyards & Wines
Bob and Jill Raney
Joann and Kevin Rapp
Susan and Raymond Rapp
Mrs. Elizabeth Rascoe
Ms. Verlinda Rathburn
Ms. Allison Ratwik
Readon Family
Paula Rector
Grandma Reed
Gayle and Jim Reed
Joette Reed
Mike Reed
Kay and Tom Reed
Lee Ann and Michael Reeder
Dennis and Julia Rehe
Valerie Reid
Aggie and Richard Reilley
Mary and Jim Reilley
Mary Beth and Martin Reilley
Ernie & Walt Reiman
June Reyna
Alison Reynolds
Mr. and Mrs. Dru Reynolds
Ms. Judith Reynolds
Karen Reynolds
Sybil Reynolds
Mrs. Carmen Reza
Mr. Joseph Reza
Chuck Richardson
Edith Richter
Ridgeview Builders, Inc.
Greg Ridley
Mrs. Isabel Rienecker
Dolly Oberti and Charly Rinn
Mrs. Peggy Morris and Mr. Kenneth Ripple
Robert Pierce Studios
Dr. David Robertson and Laura Robertson
Donn Robertson
Thomas Robertson
Vivienne and Joe Rochioli
Myrtle and Terry Rochioli
Theresa and Thomas Rochioli
Rochioli Vineyard & Winery
Isu and Rand Rodgers
Rodney Strong Vineyards
April and David Rodriguez
Jacquelyn and Thomas Roehrick
Roffmann
Ms. Phyllis Rogaski
Herb & Margaret Rogers
Nancy E. Rogers-Zegarra
Shanda Rolls
Cheryl Romeo
John and Chen-San Hsu Rommel
Ms. Terrie Rook
Catherine and Kevin Rooney
Rick and Sheila Rosa
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Rose
Richard Rossi
Ethan Rotman
S. Roualdes
Joan and William Rousseau
Mrs. Barbara Roy
Joe & Diane Rubattino
Karen and Rick Rubattino
John & Susan Rubenfield
Auntie & Uncle Jeff Rush
Yvonne and Robert Russell
Graham Rutherford
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan
Martha and Kevin Ryan
Dave and Lynn Saccomano
Safari West
Dr. Joyce Safian
Jim & Bonnie Salee
Ms. Betty Salomon
Shannon Salsedo Family
Mrs. Tamara Salvato-Reid
Ms. Elizabeth Salzman
San Francisco N/Petaluma KOA, Inc.
Cathy and Henry Sandbach
Christina and Donald Sanford
Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club
Santa Rosa Meat & Poultry Co., Inc.
Santa Rosa Symphony
Santa Rosa Tennis
Ellen and Steve Sbragia
Robert and Diana Schaefer
Col. and Mrs. John Scharfen
Dr. Cindy and Mr. Jeffrey Scharfen
Jacque Scheibel
Angelina and Leopald Scheuer
Peter and Colleen Schlereth
Anita and Paul Schmidt
Mrs. Robert Schmidt
Mr. Ronald Schmitz
Steven and Family Schock
Fred and Deb Schram
Katherine and Richard Schram
Robert Schreeder
James and Erma Schriver
Tracy Schriver
Linda and Michael Schroeter
Robin and Edward Schudel
Schug Carneros Estate Winery
Tony Schukle
Ms. Elaine Schukler
Lou and Marilyn and Schultz
Tom and Jackie Schwedhelm
Jimmy and Susan Scinto
Marlene and Ted Scinto
Brian and Jacqueline Scott
Sean, Greta & Jase
Don Sebastiani & Sons
See’s Candies
Seghesio Family Vineyards
John Semans
Catherine and Guy Sene
Steve and Kathie Servente
Seven
Laura Seyler
Trisha and Jeffrey Shamus
Dr. and Mrs. Peter Shapiro
Janet Sharp
Susan and Phillip Sharp
Peggy Shaw
Nancy and Charles Shea
Linda Shea
Mary Belle Shea
Steve & Julie Jo Shea
Ali and Brian Sheahan
John Sheela
The Sheldon Family
Milo Shepard
The Shippeys
Theodore and Dayna Sibert
Mark Sichi
Ms. Gayle Sieber
Leslie and Christopher Sigler
MaryEllen and Gianfranco Silipo & Family
Cordell and Lenny Silva
Kaitlyn Silveira
Scott Silveira
Silver Grape
Heather and Doug Silveri
Neil Silverman
Ms. Violette Simi
Darryl Simmons
Ms. Pamela Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Simms
Joe and Linda Singler
Karrie and Peter Singler
Sisters of the Holy Names
Pat Skinner
Mrs. Catherine Sleeman
Mimi and Rob Sleigh
URSULINE DONORS
Mr. Peter Slusser
Mrs. Anne Smith
Dawn Smith
Kevin and Linda Smith
Mary Ellen Smith
Meligrita and Joel Smith
Ms. Peggy Smith
Rusty Smith
Barbara and Jerry Smyth
Marge and Gene Smyth
Valerie and Jeffery Smyth
Ms. Joan Smyth
John and Barbara Smyth
Jeffery and Valerie Smyth
Kathleen and Philip Snodgrass
Snoopy’s Home Ice
Redwood Empire Ice Arena
Sonoma Design
Sonoma Eyeworks
Jack and Sharon Soracco
Lisa and John Soracco
Catherine Sorensen
Dr. Al Spoolstra
Sr. Terese
Sr. Pat Davis
St. John the Baptist Church
St. Leo’s Men’s Club
Dave and Saandra Stabler
Brian and Mary and Stack
Carrie Stagnoli
Dawn and Marc Stanley
Bonnie Starke
Carole and Leo Starkey
Maria Starr
Bill & Sandy Stashak
Frank & Terri Stashak
Mrs. Steele
Grandma and Grandpa Steele
Denise and Todd Steele
Steele’s Auto Body
Sherry and Jeff Steinberg
Clayton Stephens
Nancy and Neal Stephenson
The Stevans
Steve Silver Productions
Mr. Ricardo Stevenot
Ann Sandbach and Todd Stevenot
Connie and Mark Stevens
Mady Stewart
Rob Stewart
Stillwater Distillery
Ms. Carol Stipinovich
Mary and Gregory Stone
Tracy Stone
Mitch Stosher
Shirley and Ed Stow
Ingrid and Terry Stow
Larry and Deb Studebaker
Bev and Gwen Stumbaugh
Jean Stutsman
Style and Comfort
Sugar Bowl
Greg and Lauren Sulzinger
Jacqueline and Gene Summers
Mrs. Ervin Swartz
Rebecca Swartz
Michael and Monica Sweeney
Robert Sweeney
Fay and Richard Sweet
Suzanne & Jay Sweet
Sunni Ashley and Tarek Swelam
Edward and Merry Linda Szczech
Jack Taddei
Josephine Taddei
Jennifer and Ron Taddei
Steve Taddie
Carlos Talamantez
Katie and Michael Talty
Alayne and Carlos Tamayo
Delia and Jose Tamayo
Jose Tamayo
Lucy and Michael Tamayo
William Tamayo
Michael and Alice Tannehill
Target
Jeff and Tina Tate
Niles Tatton
Laura and Don Taylor
Martha and John Taylor
Nan Taylor
Ms. Catherine Tessitore
Mr. William Tessitore
The Culinary Institute of America
The Cunnies
The Girl and the Fig
The Gummers
The Jenkins
The Villa Restaurant
This Hog’s for You Hunting Service
Jeff Thomas
Barbara and Richard Thomas
Barbara and Tom Thomason
Allison Thomasson
Mrs. Kathleen Thuner
Barbara and William Thurman
Wendy and Rick Tigner
Paula and Steven Timmerman
Auntie Lee Tipon
Bob and Sheila Tipton
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Titchenal
Roy and Kathy Titus
Mr. and Mrs. Wally Todd
Wendy and Robert Tognetti
Julie and John Tomasin
Francesca and Kevin Tompkins
Mr. Stephen Tonelli
Leroy and Verde Tonelli
Mr. Peter Tonti
Brian Torr
Valerie and Michael Torr
Mrs. Barbara Torrence
Ms. Patricia Toso
Charles Traboulsi
Trader Joes
Kelley Traversi
Carrie and Alex Trevena
Alison and David Trezise
Henry Trione
Ms. Sally Trione
Karen and Victor Trione
Mrs. Valentina Trombetta
Anh Hoang and Xu Truong
Jackie and Rich Tucker
Thomas Tunt
Julie Turnross
Ms. Caroline Underwood
Ursuline High School Crab Feed
Ursuline High School Dads Club
Ursuline High School Parent’s Association
Ursuline Sisters
Danny and Michelle Usher
Denise Usher
Lorraine Usher
Lisa and Tad Vail
Valley of the Moon
Helen Van Gorder
Mrs. Pinkie Van Otten
Amber Vance
Cat Vance
Mrs. Vannucchi
Memo Vasquez
Tony Vasquz
Uncle Dave Ventrella and Family
Darryl Vice
Ligia Villavicencio
Nancy Vleck
Deborah Vogan
Tony Vogel
Walt and Dolores Vogel
Art and Carol Vogl
Bud and Kathy Vogl
Mrs. Sharla Vohs
Rhonda and Jeff Voth
Eileen and Matthew Vukicevich
Philip and Edith Vukicevich
Glen and Delores Waaland
The Waalands
Robert and Raven Wachtler
Corazon and Michael Wade
Marcia and Happ Wagner
Shara and John Wagner
Lynn Wagner
Waimea Plantation, Linda Faye Collins &
BOT Kikiala Land Co.
Maria Walker
Linda and Terry Walker
Therese Walker
Kim and Don Wallace
Pat Wallen
Ralph and Bonnie Wallen
Adria J. Walsh
Chrissy and Tim Walsh
Dotty and Jim Walters
Mr. John Waltz
Annie Wang
Donna and Dillard Ward
Mrs. Marilyn Ward
Nora and Lee Ward
Chick & Cookie Warner
Kathleen Waters
Ms. Ella Watson
Hazel Watson
Christi and Jon Watson
Wayne Watson
Ted Wattenberg
Zoe Wattenberg
The Watts
Dr. Wear
Jim Weaver
John Wehde
Ane Weil
Jane Weil
Kim Weise
Louise and David Weiss
Mrs. Bart Weitzenburg
Wells Fargo Bank
Elizabeth Wendelin
Ms. Mary Wernett
Mrs. Sandra Whissen-McEwen
Ron & Rosemary Whiteley
Leslie Whiteside
Kim Wiese
Mrs. Wihtol
Julie and Marty Wilcox
Dan Wildermuth
Susanne and John Wilkinson
Ms. Rose Wilkinson
Bill and Melissa Williams
Marie and Dick Williams
Ivona Williams
Margaret and John
Martha Williams
Williams Selyem Winery
Willi’s Wine Bar
Mrs. Edwin Wilson
Sister Stephanie Wilson, OSU
Windsor Golf Club
Wine Country Computers
Joni Wingenbach
Janet and Robert Wittry
Kevin & Janice Wohlert
Lisa and David Wohlschlaeger
Gloria and Norm Wohlschlaeger
Pat and Larry Wood
Lauren and Dave Wood
Shannon Woodrow
Nancy and Don Woods
Marty Woods
Meadow Woods
Norman Wright
Phil Wright
Gail and Thomas Wright
Nonie and Buddy Wyman
Julie and Greg Yaeger
Beverly Yahn
Richard and Char Yahn
Ms. Stephanie Yahn
Ms. Lindsey Yeats
Dr. Kathleen Yeend
Janet and Liz Young
Joe and Lacy Young
Donnie and John Young
Paul and Lynn Young
Authur and Joyce Yun
Grag and Lisa Zatcoff
Kalani Spears and William Zeeb
Nancy and Elias Zegarra
Bob and Dolores Zeni
Barton and Angela Zerbe
Ms. Jackie Zimmerman
Giulia Zunino
Cathie and Lorenzo Zunino
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URSULINE DONORS
Gifts In Memory of
In Memory of Allan Ahlstrom
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of Larry Alary
Roy Nonella
In Memory of John Albini
Verlinda Rathburn
In Memory of John Anderson
Roy Nonella
In Memory of
Raymond Azevedo
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of Elsie Badano
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of
Dewy & Irene Baldocchi
In Memory of Christine Barr
Diane and Fred Loomis
In Memory of
Dr. John Bjornstrom
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of Edna Bordwell
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of
Theresa Boretto
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Honor of
the Brewer Family
Louise Brewer
In Memory of Fred Hook and
Harriet Brookfield
Roy Nonella
In Memory of
Dr. John Buckley
Carol August
Lois Azevedo
Jane and Clark Herrington
Marion Herrington
Jacqueline and John Kindra
Scott F. Kindra
Robert Marigo
Yvonne and Thomas Mazzocco
Sydney Mensch
June and Marteen Miller
Dierdra and Thomas Moffett
Nancy Moran
In Memory of Jean Chauner
Ursuline High School Community
Susann and Robert Evans
Barbara and Phil Johannes
In Memory of Larry Ciston
Frances and Joseph Begun
Pat Ciston
Beverly and Bram Dresden
Carole Ellis
Dr. Alice and Mr. Jerry Genung
Judi Greaney Mary and John Hart
Michael Kumpf
Cyndi and Dana Niendorf
Myrtle and Terry Rochioli
Kathleen and Philip Snodgrass
Jeff Thomas
In Memory of Sue Clark
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of Sister Colette
Carole Ellis
Jim and Ronnie Campagna
Barbara and Phil Johannes
Bette and Warren Johnson
In Memory of
Catherine Colling
Catherine Anderson
Ursuline High School Community
Rosemary and Richard Daly
Maryhelen Nightingale
In Memory of Eva Comalli
Beverly Alexander
Jeannie and Alfred Falletti
Jane and Donald Head
Winifred and Thor Swanson
In Memory of Betty Crandall
Virginia and Robert Crozier
Luigi and Lola Fabiano
Mary and John Hart
Barbara and Phil Johannes
Mary Lyons
Cyndi and Dana Niendorf
Fran and Carlos Osegueda
Libby Stillman
In Memory of John Crowley
Ursuline High School Community
Ursuline Sisters
In Memory of Judy Daansen
Maryhelen Nightingale
In Memory of Inez Danielli
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of Hillary Cane
Mona and Michael Smith
In Memory of Helen Dempsey
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of Adele Canevari
Betty Carner
The Hart Group
In Memory of David England
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of
Sr. Anne Charles
Phillis Bazzano
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In Memory of
Naomi Ferronato
Roy Nonella
In Memory of Paula Figini
Frank Herring
In Memory of Donna Fisher
Thea and John Dolan
In Memory of Gordon Fowler
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of
Benny Friedman
Roy Nonella
In Memory of
Jane Kane Gallegos
Ursuline High School Community
Ursuline Sisters
In Memory of
Sharon Garrahan
Marilyn Ward
In Memory of
Mrs. Ruth “Babe” Gatto
Thomas Pollino
In Memory of Agnes Gilmore
Maryhelen Nightingale
In Memory of Alice Guenza
David Cummings
Phoebe Ellsworth
Harry and Grace Guenza
Yvonne and Louis Guenza
Elizabeth and Anthony Holzhauer
Judy and Albert Lamperti
Valerie and Earle Presten
In Memory of Marge Hansen
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of Maureen Hardy
Ursuline High School Community
Ursuline Sisters
In Memory of Ed Healey
Roy Nonella
In Memory of Gene Johnson
Ursuline Sisters
In Memory of Nate Johnson
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of Bill Kane
Lois Azevedo
Katherine and Ray Lazzini
Betty and Joe Lazzini
Patricia and Lawrence Nees
Cyndi and Dana Niendorf
William Pisenti
Dr. and Mrs. Ed Raitano
Jean and Lee Ward
In Memory of
Bill and Stella Kane
Elfi and Jim Bailey
Cecilia and John Bain
Barbara Bidia
Barbara and Phil Johannes
Nancy and Charles Michnevich
Nancy Moran
Ursuline Western Province
Ursuline High School Community
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of Hilary Kane
Marcella and Douglas Connor
Mary and Terry Hurley
Jeff Smith
In Memory of Stella Kane
Lois Azevedo
Joan Biagi
Nancy Giannini
Bette and Warren Johnson
Linda Johnson
Betty and Joe Lazzini
Cyndi and Dana Niendorf
Patricia and Lawrence Nees
William Pisenti
Gayle Sieber
Carole and Leo Starkey
Marlene and Ted Scinto
Barbara and William Thurman
Jean and Lee Ward
Bob and Dolores Zeni
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of Lucille Kelley
Marie Belden
Ann Beach Burow
Patricia Carlson
David and Jan Gervais
Joanne Goheen
Ms. Gwendolyn Sandstrom
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schalich
Caroline Underwood
Bob and Dolores Zeni
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of Stan Kettell
Maryhelen Nightingale
In Memory of Ina May Larkin
Suzanne Poling
In Memory of
Catherine L’Vere Lerner
Jacqueline Jewett
In Memory of
Elizabeth Macomber
Pauline Goslovich
Kathleen Noonan
Jacqueline Egbert
Carol Davis
Linda Achondo
Sara Gray
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of Helen Magladry
Roy Nonella
In Memory of Frank Marra
Luigi and Lola Fabiano
In Memory of Kaye Martin
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of Mary Mascott
Vicki Eschelbach
Regina Hildago
Barbara Mitchell
Pauline Murray
Shirley Reed
Shirley Reed
St. John the Baptist Church
Arlene Strupp
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of
Doris Ann Matteri
Mary and Bob Matteri
In Memory of Ann Mc Evoy
Ursuline Sisters
In Memory of
Mother Bernadette McCarthy
Eugene and Doska Di Pasqua
In Memory of
Sr. Dorthea McCormick, OSU
Bob and Dolores Zeni
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of
George R. McLean
Marilyn Hooper
In Memory of
William McNeany
Roy Nonella
In Memory of
Sister Xavier McPhee
Joann and Fred Borges
Helen Dempsey
Jacqueline Egbert
Janice and James Jordan
Carmel McKay
Gloria and William Pedroni
Bob and Dolores Zeni
In Memory of Del Mechling
Patricia Mechling
In Memory of
George Mechling
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of Eileen Meisner
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of George Myles
Roy Nonella
In Memory of Elsa Narduzzi
Luigi and Lola Fabiano
In Memory of Sally Niendorf
Barbara and Phil Johannes
In Memory of
Donna Niendorf
Ursuline High School Community
URSULINE DONORS
Gifts In Memory of
In Memory of Inamay Larkin
Scholarship Fund
Ruth Nuzum Larkin
In Memory of Agnes Renfree
Andy Skikos
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of Vera Lund Ortiz
Verlinda Rathburn
In Memory of Karen Righetti
Luigi and Lola Fabiano
Ursuline Alumnae Association
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of Rita Parsons
Luigi and Lola Fabiano
In Memory of Tina Weber Paul
Jacqueline Jewett
In Memory of
Albert “Kit” Penitenti
Nancy Moran
Sylvia and Bob Pestoni
In Memory of Beverly Penry
Debra and Daniel O’Connor
Jean and Lee Ward
In Memory of Freda Peri
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of
Mary Paige Phillips
Dale and David Phillips
In Memory of Al Phillips
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of Walter Pisenti
Gwendolyn Sandstrom
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of Warren Rile
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of Sarah Russell
Yvonne and Robert Russell
In Memory of
Bob Sangiacomo
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of
Marilyn Schmitz
Mr. Ronald Schmitz
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of
Sylvia Sebastiani
Roy Nonella
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of Frances Silva
Roy Nonella
In Memory of Carmel Plutt
Ursuline Sisters
In Memory of
Bill & Mary Bastoni Simi
Violette Simi
In Memory of Angelina Raffo
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of Vincent Smith
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of
Marion Garvey-Spencer
Jacqueline Egbert
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of
Sr. Anne Charles Trappe
Bob and Dolores Zeni
Barbara Torrence
In Memory of
Geraldine Spietz
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of
Adeline Traverso
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of
Claire Voss Stevens
Dennis and Julia Rehe
In Memory of John Trembley
Suzanne Poling
In Memory of
George “Duke” Stewart
Ms. Carole Ellis
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of
Wiliam Joseph Stipinoch
Carol Stipinovich
In Memory of Gary Stone
Roy Nonella
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of
William Sullivan
Charlene and Robert Moratto
In Memory of Harold Swaney
Roy Nonella
In Memory of Rufina Tabor
Carol August
Virginia and Robert Crozier
Carole Ellis
In Memory of Mary Tomczak
Leslie and Steve Lazzini
In Memory of Jim Wilkey, SR
Carole Ellis
In Memory of Matt Zanoni
Marilyn Ward
In Memory of
David Van Swearingen
Carole Ellis
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of
Isobel van Swearingen
Ursuline High School Community
In Memory of Louis Venter
Ursuline Sisters
In Memory of
Norman Vorhman
Roy Nonella
In Memory of Dick Wainright
Roy Nonella
In Memory of Grace Anne Walsh
Kearney Sisters
In Memory of Sally Edwards
Wentworth
Sherry and Michael Franchetti
Ursuline High School Community
Give to Ursuline ONLINE!
For more information about
supporting Ursuline, please visit
“Ways of Giving”
at www.ursulinehs.org.
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ADvancement
Fore the Girls – The 2008 UHS Golf Tournament
The 9th Annual Ursuline Parent Association Golf Tournament was in full swing
on October 9, 2008 at the Windsor Golf
Course and went off without a bogey. By
all accounts, everyone who attended and
volunteered at the 9th Annual Tournament
thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you
to all those who golfed their hearts out to
raise money for our Ursuline students. All
funds raised from the Tournament support
the students.
Dad’s Club Rep. Darrell
Bertacco heads to the UHS Golf
Tournament registration table
with clubs in hand.
Special thanks to the hardworking Golf
Tournament Committee. We couldn’t have
done it without you – you’re the best! We
appreciate the many hours you dedicated
to this event.
…our best
The Cooperative Campaign
Included in the current tally of $6,671,361 as of June 30, 2008 are the
following members of the Merici-Newman Society who honor us with
leadership gifts of $100,000 or more:
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Bucher
The Bulger Family
Mr. and Mrs. Clem Carinalli
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cromie
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cumbo
Mr. and Mrs. Jack DeMeo
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dyer
Ernest L. and Ruth W. Finley
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Geary
Kossak Family Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lashinski
Hugh Melaniphy Family Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Molinaro
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Ms. Suzanne Murphy
Dr. Stanley L. Quock
Don and Nancy Sebastiani
Millicent Stephens Leadership
Foundation, Stephens Family
The Shapiro Family Foundation
The Trione Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Truesdell
Ursuline Sisters of Santa Rosa
Wayne and Gladys Valley
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wilkey
Mr. Paul V. Wright
Golf Tournament Committee: Tim Desmond,
Richard Highland, Lynne
Bennett, Mona Duckworth, Tracy Schriever
and Debbie Connors.
Tracy Shriver (left) with Darrell and Laurie
Bertacco
We are also grateful to
our generous Tournament sponsors: Robert K.
Meckstroth DDS, Schram
Construction, MeadClark Lumber Co., Inc.,
La Tortilla Factory, Biagi
Brothers, Inc., Garzini
Welding, and Superior
Supplies, Inc.
Ursuline Bingo
A Tradition That Keeps on Giving
A big thank you to Donna Johnson, the entire bingo team, and the supportive bingo-playing friends of Ursuline. The 2008 Bingo Season quietly
supported substantial scholarships for 20 Ursuline students! All who
attended the September 14th Sunday Bingo night, enjoyed good company, special chicken dinners, great prizes and delicious cake in celebration of Ursuline Bingo’s 49th anniversary of play. President/Principal Julie
Carver expressed her gratitude for the loyal support.
President/Principal Julie
Carver (left) and Bingo
manager Donna Johnson
(right) proudly display Bingo’s
birthday cake.
The hardworking Ursuline Bingo crew poses
for a celebratory picture.
Calendar
2009 Ursuline High School Academic and Event Calendar
January 5
6
10
19
30 & 31
February 13
16
March 3-6
14
16
19
26-28
29
April 2-4
5
9
10-17
24
20
30
Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday
School Resumes
Admissions Placement Test
Martin Luther King, Jr. – Holiday
Crab Feed
Teacher Work Day
Student Holiday
President’s Day – Holiday
3rd Quarter Exams
Alumnae Association Garden
Party & Plant Sale – hosted by
Union Hotel in Occidental
Career Day –
Sophomores in Brescia
“Imagine That” – Student Art Reception in Brescia
7:30 p.m. – “High School Musical”
UHS Gym
Admissions Open House
7:30 p.m. – “High School Musical” UHS Gym
Mother/Daughter Brunch
Flamingo Hotel
Holy Thursday
Easter Holiday
Mandatory “Special” Meeting (Seniors)
Case Studies Program (Juniors)
7:30 p.m. – Spring Performing Arts Show, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
May 2
Prom
4
ASB Banquet
14
Senior Boards
16-17 UHS & CNHS Alum
Tennis Tournament
19-21 Senior Exams
20
Senior Awards Ceremony
21
Incoming Freshman Picnic
in Brescia
22
Senior Trip
23
Baccalaureate
24Graduation
25
Memorial Day Holiday
26
Move Up Ceremony
27Grades 9,10,11 Awards Ceremony
28 & 29 Final Exams
June 1 & 2 Final Exams
3
Summer Vacation Begins
8
Summer School Begins (to July 10)
15
Summer Camps Begin
Be An Ursuline Girl
I n t elligen t. I n d e p en d en t. I ns p ir at ion a l .
In the next Focus on Ursuline ...........................
Ursuline students witness
history in the making
Global Service on the Rise
The 2009 Graduates Finale
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