THE BIANNUAL MAGAZINE OF MERCY HIGH SCHOOL, SAN FRANCISCO, SPRING/SUMMER 2018

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Farewell Mrs. NolfiIN THIS ISSUE

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as we assume the Head of School’s responsibilities while a search is underway. All of us here at Mercy – administrators, faculty, and staff – are excited as we continue to prepare for the 2018-19 school year. We wish Scott McLarty the best as he begins a new journey in his career as an educator.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact either of us – we would be happy to speak to you.

In Mercy,

Carolyn Krohn RSM, Ph.D. ‘65ckrohn@mercyhs.org ChairBoard of Trustees

Dear Mercy Community,

It is with gratitude and hope that I move on from Mercy High School, San Francisco. During my two years as Mercy’s first Head of School, I learned a great deal from all of you and was blessed to work with amazing colleagues to support our shared mission serving young women and their families.

There is still work to be done, and the school is in more than capable hands. We have an incredibly effective team ready to elevate the student experience, fundraising, and financial sustainability of Mercy to the next level. They work so hard every day to ensure the best possible experience for our students.

I have also had the pleasure of getting to know so many of you who are Mercy alumnae. I have loved spending time

with all of you and hearing your stories of being a Skipper and the positive impact of your four years on 19th Avenue. Stay connected, come to events, and give financially. Your engagement with your alma mater is critical.

And to our Mercy families, thank you so much for entrusting your daughters to our care each day. It has been an honor and privilege partnering with you in their education and in fulfilling Mercy’s mission. Your role as parents and guardians in contributing to the life of the school is vital. I want to encourage you to deepen and expand your involvement, support Mercy’s teachers and coaches, and give your time, talent, and treasure as you can. Your generosity makes a huge difference.

I will miss all of you.

Yours in mercy,

Scott McLarty

LETTERS FROM SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Dear Mercy Community,

As we watched the Class of 2018 receive their diplomas on June 2, it was inspiring and encouraging to think about the positive impact that Mercy continues to have on the lives of so many young women.

The 63rd graduating class of Mercy High School earned more than $2.3 million in scholarships to more than 175 universities and colleges. Their vibrant and passionate attitudes testify to their readiness to graduate with fierce determination to improve our world.

There are countless people – families, faculty, staff, leadership team members, administrators, and alumnae – who dedicate themselves to helping Mercy’s young women. Words cannot fully express the gratitude we have for the role all of you play in our students’ lives. We are proud of the Mercy story, and we hope you will join us in telling it.

We look forward to working with Mercy’s faculty and staff

Natalie Cirigliano Ed.D.ncirigliano@mercyhs.orgVice ChairBoard of Trustees

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 2017-18DIANE LAWRENCE '65

Board Chairperson

NATALIE CIRIGLIANO Vice Chairperson

MARY WASKOWIAK, RSM Treasurer & Finance Chairperson

ROSANN FRAHER, RSM '60 Secretary

SEAN BYRNE

KATHERINE GRIFFIN DRUCKER '60

CHARLOTTE WATSON KIESEL '64

CAROLYN KROHN, RSM '65

KATHY BARULICH RYAN '78

CHERIE THIBODEAUX

BECKY VANDENBOSCH

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM | 2017-18SCOTT MCLARTY

Head of School

ANGELICA N. QUIÑONEZ Associate Head of School for Mission

DAN MEYERS Associate Head of School for Academics

ANNE FARRAH Chief Advancement Officer

MARC COLELLI Chief Financial Officer

EDITOR: Joel DanoyGRAPHIC DESIGNER: Monina D. EnagePHOTOGRAPHERS: Matthew Evearitt | Michael Devitt

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CLASS OF 2018

13 ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHTS

16 CLASS REUNIONS

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20 LA MERCED GALA

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24MAY CROWNING LITURGY

25 SOCIAL ADVOCACY BASED LEARNING

27 INTERSESSION

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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL3250 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132www.mercyhs.org | 415-334-0525Facebook: facebook.com/mercyhighsfTwitter: twitter.com/mercyhighsfInstagram: instagram.com/mercyhighsf

OUR MISSIONMercy High School, San Francisco, educates women to pursue lives of spiritual and intellectual depth, determination and daring action to improve our world as an inclusive, Catholic college preparatory community enlivened by the gospel of Jesus and the charism of the Sisters of Mercy.

OUR VISIONWe are the Social Advocacy Based Learning Catholic school of the San Francisco Bay Area where women graduate with fierce determination to improve their world.

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2018L to R: Danielle Guinasso, Sarah Wallis, Francesca Hernandez, Jazlynn Valdez, Raquel Zumaeta, Karina Cortes gathered outside of Holy Name Church for pictures following the graduation ceremony.

Claire Wiater Skylar SimmonsMarissa Alcala

Mercy High School, San Francisco graduated 89 young women on June 2 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, San Francisco. This year’s graduates were accepted to more than 175 colleges and universities throughout the country and internationally. Students were awarded $2.3 million in scholarships toward their college education

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Graduates prepare to turn their tassels and celebrate

Natasha Alvarado delivers her valedictorian speech to the class Sandra Banzon addresses her classmates

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JNelle Aganan, Bailey Burke, Katie Lirio, Rejina Rose Bugarin, Erica Choi Emily Lee and Kyra Lemmelin

Sandra Banzon and Katalina Mendoza

Marissa Alcala, Alyana Alcala, Jordan LewisSkylar Simmons and Jordan Lewis

Madison Anderson, Ksenia Golubeva, Julia Nacario, Caitlin Audibert, Sophia Fulton

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Front Row: Shannen Sulpizio, Julia Nacario, Fernanda Becerra, Phoebe GeorgiadesBack Row: Alex Lewis, Madison Anderson, Christina Marroquin, Ksenia Golubeva, Sophia Fulton, Danielle Guinasso, Caitlin Audibert

Hailey GomezLiliana Melissa Casas

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Natasha AlvaradoVALEDICTORIAN

Alex LewisGENERAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

for Academic Achievement

Alex Lewis and Shannen SulpizioSALUTATORIANS

Katie WoodCATHERINE MCAULEY AWARD

SPECIAL HONOREES

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Alex Lewis amd Tiera Cummings SR. PATRICIA TOOLAN AWARD

for Inspiration & Achievementin Theatre

Danielle EllisANN MARIE "MURF"

MURPHY AWARD

Cynthia GutierrezCAROL CASEY '56 MEMORIAL

SCIENCE AWARD

Katie LirioSTEM SCHOLARSHIP

IN HONOR OF SR. MARY LOIS CORPORANDY

Maria Fernanda BeccerraBLANCHE HORNE

SCHOLARSHIP

Katie Wood and Cynthia GutierrezMOTHER MARY BAPTIST

RUSSELL AWARDfor Campus Ministry

SPECIAL HONOREES

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SENIOR CELEBRATION DINNERSeniors from the Class of 2018 gathered on the evening of May 31 to celebrate four years of accomplishments with family and friends during the annual Senior Celebration Dinner in the McAuley Pavilion.As tradition, the young women were welcomed into the Alumnae Association, joining the more than 11,000 alumnae worldwide. The induction ceremony began with alumnae faculty and staff pinning alumnae mothers who were present, and continued with alumnae mothers pinning their graduating daughters and the seniors pinning their fellow Mercy sisters. It was a night full of celebration and excitement for the graduates and their parents. A farewell address was given by faculty favorites Cindy Ovares and Kevin Pease – teachers who had many of the girls in their classes all four years.This amazing class of 89 seniors earned $2.3 million in scholarships to more than 170 colleges and universities such as USC, The Ohio State University, Georgetown University, UCLA, Penn State University, and University of Oregon. Coast to coast, Skippers are spreading out across the country and internationally to share the charism and spirit of Mercy with others!

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Dear Alumnae,

This year has been full of celebrations for our alumnae community. We kicked off our 65th anniversary year by commemorating those who have made this milestone possible – our alumnae. The festivities began in September with an all-class Alumnae Open House. More than 100 alumnae came back home to tour their school, see the changes and upgrades to the campus, and partied in the M Lounge on the newly updated 4th floor. And yes, a few Mercy girls splashed in the pool!

We had a robust reunion season in September and October, which included five classes celebrating milestone years. Alumnae enjoyed wine and cheese socials during our performing arts seasons, including a special celebration in January for beloved dance teacher, Janine Nolfi. More than 60 alumnae, past and current faculty and staff, and friends came to honor Janine’s 32-year career and to wish her well as she embarks on her new retirement voyage. Our most significant celebration of the year took place during our La Merced Gala in May. Our Mercy community gathered for an incredible evening to celebrate our 65th anniversary and to raise money for the Mercy Scholarship Fund. The school year ended with the induction of 89 graduates into our Mercy Alumnae Association. These young alumnae are heading to college ready to shape our world as confident and empowered leaders in our society.

We thank you for making this school year such a special and memorable one for our Mercy family. Please continue to share your news and pictures with me so we can feature you in our alumnae newsletter and ensure we all stay connected with Mercy and our classmates.

Do not miss a class reunion either! These events allow us to share our stories and accomplishments since graduation and to reflect on the people and experiences that shape who we are today. Most importantly, please continue to support Mercy through your time, talents, and treasures. It’s alumnae such as you who built the Mercy foundation and continue to be pillars in paving the path of the future.

In Mercy,

Georgia Wasley '09Alumnae Development Officer

We are seeking presenters in the fields of: Law Culinary Media and Television Art Interior Design Business Management Science Technology Fashion Merchandising Finance Engineering Entrepreneurship Nursing Real Estate Law Enforcement Medicine Graphic Design Performing Arts Education Journalism Cosmetology Military Photography Non-Profit Management and more...

Contact Georgia Wasley '09 at gwasley@mercyhs.org

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ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT

ADA MAY

VENISA PORTILLO

Ada May '13 spent her time at Mercy eating lunch in the orchestra

pit during the day and performing in the plays on stage at night. Now, the Southern Oregon University graduate is directing the productions as an assistant stage manager and artistic intern.

"In the spring term, my friends and I would sneak into the theatre and hang out in the open pit during lunch. We would eat and perform to each other onstage," she said. "Mercy taught me to be humble, work hard, and value community. I became a stage manager because I loved my theatrical community and they brought out the best in me. My role is to help my peers become their best because that is how I return the favor."

Ada credits her time at Mercy with helping her become a "team-player and leader” and “keeping an open mind and perspective."

"The previous production I stage managed was a premiere. It’s a new play by Scott Kaiser, who is the director of company development at Oregon Shakespeare Festival and it’s called Shakespeare's Other Women," she said. "The theatrical industry is powered by choices and each one has gone through a process of collecting information that supports it. Most decisions, have to be made as a team. I studied all fields within theatre to develop a sense of understanding and perspective of the roles of my peers. The best way to understand those around you is to educate yourself."

She encourages current Skippers to be open-minded and "try things out before you lose the chance."

"Do what makes you happy,” Ada said. “College and university is a match to be made, not a prize to be won."

Venisa Portillo '86 is channeling her Mercy spirit to drive the No. 1

sales performance across all Macy’s department stores in the country – an accomplishment that continues the successes she’s experienced since Mercy.

"Mercy provided me with the academia to succeed in college. In addition, it empowered me as a woman to become a leader within my career and my life," she said. "In fact, I was the President of the Business Women's Leadership Association at San Francisco State University."

Venisa has been promoted 13 times over her 25-year

career at Macy’s since graduating in 1991 from SFSU with a degree in business administration, general management. As Vice President of Regional Planning, Venisa says her years at Mercy "helped build and strengthen my leadership and collaboration skills which has helped shape me into the person I am today."

Some of Venisa’s fondest memories at Mercy include being in the Winter Jazz Dance Concerts with Jackie Mills Lord leading as dance instructor and Madame McKleroy teaching French and students to experience real French cuisine where she ate her first Boeuf Bourguignon.

She enjoys attending class reunions and stays in touch on Facebook. Venisa encourages current Skippers to dream big and enjoy life.

"Stay focused, determined and always remember to have fun. You will achieve everything you set your mind to do," she said.

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ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT

ATHENA YVET TE PORTILLO

Many people set goals in life that enable them to "reach for the stars." For Athena Yvette Portillo '90, she’s spent 22 years of her life becoming a star.

The two-time Emmy Award winner and four-time nominee has produced Star Wars animation for more than a decade – first as Line Producer for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, then as Producer for Star Wars Rebels and now as Executive Producer for a project that has not yet been announced. She joined Lucasfilm in 1996 as an intern in the Licensing division. She worked in product development for the Star Wars Special Editions and The Phantom Menace.

"Mercy taught me to have a strong ethic for continued learning that I then transferred into my work ethic within my 20+ year career in the entertainment industry," she said. "Having The Academy acknowledge my contribution to the success of two television shows has been the highlight of my career."

Portillo fondly remembers her time contributing to Mercy’s publication The Anchor. It’s an experience that propelled her to focus on journalism with an emphasis in magazine writing at San Francisco State University, where she would graduate with a B.A. in Journalism along with a Minor in Speech & Communications. While at SFSU, she saw an internship to write for a publication at Lucasfim Ltd. and that’s where her career in the entertainment industry began.

Portillo was just listed as one of The Hollywood Reporter’s "Women in Entertainment Power 100." She credits Mercy with shaping her approach to professional and personal life.

"Discipline, respect, and honor are the traits that I learned at Mercy High School and have incorporated into my life, whether in career or personal day-to-day interactions," she said. "Focus on yourself. Do not worry about what everyone else around you is doing. Only compete with yourself to strive to become a better person."

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ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT

JADE RIT TERBUSCH

Jade Ritterbusch '13 has spent the past few years bringing her passion for justice, kindness, and honor to her local community in Virginia as a political worker and campaign manager.

"To me, being a 'Skipper for Life' means taking what I gained from Mercy and bringing that into the community at large I work with. My passions began as a student at Mercy but I know that by bringing these qualities into my work now, I am representing not just one Skipper, but many and I will continue that for life."

After graduating from Emory & Henry College in 2017, Jade is working toward her M.A. in Political Science at Virginia Tech University. She’s gaining critical hands-on experience working to elect Chris Hurst to the Virginia House of Delegates and to re-elect Senator Tim Kaine in 2018, following his run as Hillary Clinton’s vice presidential nominee. As a former class president and member of student government, she credits Mercy with providing her with two key traits: "An unwavering confidence in my own abilities in a world that may not always have that same confidence, and a passion for helping others."

"It is no secret that politics is a field where men traditionally thrive, whereas women are still fighting to gain political offices on a national scale. To any woman this can be a discouraging fact,” Jade said. “I have always had leadership qualities, but Mercy gave me the confidence to utilize those both inside the classroom and out without worrying about being called 'bossy.'"

Jade recalls the fond memories she had during performing arts performances as "they struggled to not laugh at the ridiculousness of the others."

"One show proved to be particularly difficult when the small statue, we named Walter, slipped between our hands and smashed to a million pieces on stage, in what was supposed to be a moment of stealth," she said.

Jade works with a former Skipper and keeps in touch with classmates through text and social media. She reminds current students to make the most of their time at Mercy.

"Enjoy every moment of it, it will fly by," she said.

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5 TH The Class of '67 celebrated their 50th reunion on Sept. 23, 2017.

"It was beyond expectations! Thanks everyone. Continued good health, safe travels and happiness to all till we meet again!" said Cathy Morato Tantau '67, Student Body President.

BECOME A CLASS COORDINATOR!There's still time to plan for a 2018 reunion and stay connected with your fellow Skippers!

We need alumnae to serve as class coordinators and organize the gathering!

Class of 1963 55 years Class of 1973 45 years Class of 1998 20 yearsClass of 2013 5 years

UPCOMING REUNIONSClass of 1958 – 60th Reunion Sunday, Sept. 16 at Mercy High School, M LoungeClass of 1968 – 50th Reunion Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Basque Cultural Center in So. SFClass of 1978 – 40th Reunion; Facebook page: "Mercy SF Class of '78"Class of 1983 – 35th ReunionClass of 1988 – 30th Reunion Saturday, Sept. 8; Location TBD Facebook page: "Mercy SF Class of 1988"Class of 1993 – 25th ReunionClass of 2003 – 15th Reunion Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30 at Mercy High SchoolClass of 2008 – 10th Reunion

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The Class of '57 celebrated their 60th reunion on Sept. 19, 2017.“We were so young when we met as freshmen in 1953. What is so interesting is that we could pick up where we left off, even after 60 years. The 'Mercy Spirit' has stayed with us," said Jackie Lawless Isola '57.

It was all smiles for the 40th reunion of the Class of '77 as they celebrated their 40th reunion on Sept. 23, 2017 at the Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco.

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Thanks to our friends, parents, alumnae, and partners in our Mercy community, we wrapped up one of the most successful crab feeds in recent years on February 3.

More than 220 attendees, including parents, employees, and alumnae, attended the crab feed and enjoyed delicious food and great company. Attendees were served by more than 50 Mercy students and 20 parent volunteers. The event raised more than $14,000 with proceeds supporting educational opportunities for our students.

One table was full of alumnae from the class of 1959 and one of them hadn’t been back on campus since her graduation!

We hope to see you at next year's crab feed on February 9, 2019.

CRAB FEED DISHES UP GOOD TIME

ALUMNAE OPEN HOUSE

SAVE THE DATESEPTEMBER 28, 2018

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Dear Friends:

With so much to celebrate during Mercy’s 65th year, I am delighted to join Mercy as the first Chief Advancement Officer in February. Mercy’s Advancement Department encompasses Alumnae Relations, Marketing Communications and Development. Our mandate is to advance the mission of Mercy, and a key component to achieving this is galvanizing the philanthropic support of Mercy from our community. There is no doubt that Mercy is one of San Francisco’s most important institutions and we want to shepherd it boldly into the future. The moment you step inside the doors of Mercy, you feel the camaraderie and excitement for learning. I have seen this in action first-hand in the short time I have been here, visiting classrooms and seeing the positive effects of Social Advocacy Based Learning (SABL). With SABL, our students prepare for college and beyond with an innovative, 21st century education. It’s an exciting time to be here at Mercy. The gift of knowing the true value of a Mercy education – rooted in the vibrant diversity of our City but with a global outlook, is what we seek to help Mercy women discover for themselves. They build confidence, like the over 11,000 women who came through Mercy before them did,

YOUR GIVING MAKES MERCY REAL FOR YOUNG WOMEN

to discern for themselves and to look within in order to reach out and serve others. Charitable contributions are critical in order to provide long-term organizational stability, as well as offering enhanced programming that enrich our students’ experiences here at Mercy, both in and out of the classroom. In addition, we depend on your generosity to provide financial assistance to make Mercy accessible to families who need it. When you invest in Mercy, you provide these long-term benefits and make a lasting difference. All of these gifts – both annual fund and gifts to our endowment and through planned giving – are necessary to furthering our goal of sustaining Mercy’s excellence and legacy into the future. Thank you for all that you do for Mercy.

Anne FarrahChief Advancement Officer

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Mercy has educated young women in San Francisco for over 65 years to have fierce determination and daring action and we need your support. Our over 11,000 alumnae live this every day, providing leadership in their communities. Your generous gifts help us advance the mission of the school and continue the Mercy tradition.Please give to Mercy today.

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For more information about making a gift of any kind, please visit mercyhs.org/give or contact Bekah Paige, Director of Development at bpaige@mercyhs.org or 415.334.7941. Mercy High School is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Tax ID #94-1231000.

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Through the generosity of parents, alumnae, sponsors, donors, and friends we raised more than $175,000 for the Mercy Scholarship Fund, exceeding our goal, during our annual La Merced Gala.

We received more sponsorships than ever before and the amount raised during our Fund-a-Need doubled from last year. It’s these generous contributions that form the foundation of Mercy’s 65-year legacy of educating more than 11,000 alumnae who now serve as leaders and influencers nationally and internationally.

Guests were greeted by Mercy’s award-winning Dolce Choir, were led in prayer by Sr. Janet Rozzano '56 from Mercy’s pioneer class, and heard a heartfelt personal story from extraordinary student Cynthia Gutierrez '18 about how meaningful her Mercy experience has been. Co-MCs San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White '82 and Associated Student Body President Morgan Hildula '18 did a fantastic job energizing the room with their stories from past and present. We were happy to see our Mercy community connecting, laughing, and sharing memories with one another.

We are grateful for the the dedication and hard work of our Honorary Committee and volunteers led by our La Merced Gala Chair, parent Karen Pierotti, who helped make the evening a great success. Our community’s commitment to our students allows them to realize and fulfill their dreams and bring to life the school’s mission and vision of educating women who graduate with fierce determination and daring action to change our world.

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MASTER PLANPROCESS BEGINS

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MERCY PARTNERS WITH TEF FOR "MASTER PLANNING"

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COMMUNITY INTERVIEWS BEGIN, IN-DEPTH FACILITIES ASSESSMENT,

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REIMAGINING THE MERCY EXPERIENCE

Over the past year, Mercy High School, in collaboration with TEF Design, has been immersed in thinking about the future of the school.

A Master Plan is being developed to upgrade deficiencies, improve functionality, and incorporate new ideas in educational design. It’s our goal to create learning spaces that compliment our Social Advocacy Based Learning curriculum.

The effort has been broad: articulating anew the school's mission, vision, and values, assessing the building's aging infrastructure, exploring the relationship of the buildings to the surrounding landscape, and examining the physical and spatial implications of new approaches to teaching and learning.

Although this effort is ongoing, our team is committed to establishing a vision that will enable Mercy High School to maximize its potential for the next 65 years and beyond.

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While these renderings are not final, they are the first step in reimagining the exterior of Mercy in ways that invoke a sense of inclusivity and belonging that nurtures our students’ growth as individuals and as a community. These areas allow us to leverage the latest technology for Project Based Learning while also remaining reverent so that a connection with God can be found through contemplative moments and spaces. The teaching and gathering spaces inside and outside of our school should be flexible in order to accommodate future changes both pedagogical and cultural.

We are identifying ways in which we can respect the history of our beautiful building that don’t limit our development of these environments that support Social Advocacy Based Learning. We seek to honor all those who have come through these doors while meeting and exceeding the needs to current and future students. These areas will also focus on our Critical Concern of Earth through sustainable practices and facilities that reduce our carbon footprint, and visitors should immediately understand that Mercy is a visionary place with a light touch and a respect for creation.

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CELEBRATING THE LOVE & MERCY OF MARY

Our Mercy community gathered on May 16 to honor our Blessed Mother Mary during our first-ever May Crowning Liturgy – an exciting new tradition that celebrates our spirit of Mercy which is anchored in Mary’s love.

Recognizing that our school is dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy, the Campus Ministry Team wanted to celebrate this mass during the month of May when the Church honors Mary. The spirit and influence of Mary is incorporated into our Mercy seal which has the Latin phrase: "Ad Jesum Per Mariam" meaning "To Jesus Through Mary".

Seniors Raquel Zumaeta and Cynthia Gutierrez placed a floral crown on Our Lady of Fatima during mass celebrated by Father Augusto Villote, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Daly City. Students voted for the young women because they thought the pair most embodied the characteristics of Mary.

Following mass, we also ushered in a new tradition with the Junior/Senior Candle and Rose Transition Ceremony to celebrate our graduating Seniors and our rising Juniors as upperclasswomen. Seniors held candles – which were lit by alumnae – and passed them to juniors who exchanged roses with the seniors.

The mass and ceremony were led by Angelica Quiñonez, Associate Head of School, Mission, and Sarah Manzano, Director of Campus Ministry. Additional faculty and staff members were involved in the planning – from the creation of linen flower crowns for the homeroom Marys, purchasing of flowers, and planning of the Junior/Senior Ceremony.

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Mercy faculty gathered this spring for a one-day Social Advocacy Based Learning (SABL) Conference to share their progress with developing new pedagogical tools and pushing their classroom practices towards a student-driven model of instruction. The conference marked one year since the school-wide implementation of SABL curriculum, which combines critical thinking with real world application. The day was filled with lessons, chats, videos, and stories of lessons, failures and successes, frustrations and joys.

Mercy alumna, Fátima Avellán '09, now a Criminal Justice Specialist in the San Francisco Public Defender's Office, kicked off the conference by sharing her experience as an activist, advocate, and social worker, drawing connections to her time at Mercy. In arguing that, “The idea that each of us has something to give back individually empowers us to change the world” Fátima cut straight to the intersection of Mercy’s mission and vision.

Here are highlights from different subject presenters:Math: Students are challenged to work more collaboratively

and are pushed to help each other through problem-solving processes, rather than rely on the teacher for the right answer. In 9th grade, the new College Prep Math (CPM) curriculum puts students into collaborative workgroups and moves away from traditional workbooks.

English: Students are challenged to connect literature, new and old, to modern contexts that meet their individual interests. This year, sophomores explored emerging and future technologies while reading Frankenstein.Science: Students are pushed to apply traditional learning to real world problems.

Chemistry: Classes are exploring the social impact of rare earth metals and electric cars.Social Sciences: Students are learning about what social entrepreneurship is and are pushed to develop their own business proposals for products and services that would better our world.

Our teachers are making tremendous strides since Mercy announced this bold, new direction and maintaining our school's history of outstanding and inventive work. This SABL Conference showcased the many ways Mercy is providing a college preparatory education that allows our students to become women who improve our world through fierce determination and daring action.

SHARING SUCCESSES AT SABL CONFERENCE

WIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOMTeachers spent the 2017-18 school year wiring their classrooms for the future and taking big steps toward fully integrating technology into the curriculum.

Mercy has partnered with Knowing Technologies to provide teachers with professional development and technical support that allows our educators to expose students to tech tools that increase their abilities in areas such as voice recording, video production, and webpage creation.

Students are able to work outside of classroom learning hours and share more feedback with each other which

improves work quality and promotes a collaborative workspace. This type of learning prepares students for success in college and career by promoting critical thinking tied to real-world application.

"It's just a great way for students to express themselves and connect with each other in ways that help them feel comfortable,” said Ashley Travis, wellness associate and teacher. “I can reach them based on their individual learning styles and it allows them to learn from each other.”

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Mercy students declared “Enough is Enough” during a powerful demonstration of 17 minutes of silence in remembrance of the 17 people killed in the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida as part of National School Walkout Day on March 15.

As a Mercy school focused on the Critical Concern of non-violence, students wanted to become part of the national dialogue students are having about safety at their schools. The walkout was led by the Campus Leadership Team (CLT), which includes more than 60 students.

CLT students drafted this statement regarding gun violence in America’s schools:

“There is an unprecedented epidemic currently ravaging this country. Despite an ongoing chorus of urgent cries spanning the nation, our schools and greater communities continue to be threatened by senseless and preventable gun violence. Our lawmakers — many influenced by groups more concerned with economic gain than the safety of Americans — have fallen short of their duties.”

Senior Morgan Hildula, Student Body President, believes that the dozens of drivers who honked as they drove by “helped to show Mercy students that our community supports this movement.”

“Mercy is one of our city’s major trailblazers in terms of social advocacy, and today has been no different. We must continue to step up, speak out, and commit to actions that will help create gun reform,” she said. “I believe our generation will be the ones to actually affect change in our nation’s policies regarding firearms, and I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish.”

SOCIAL ADVOCACY BASED LEARNING IN ACTION

Students gathered in February to share their individual thoughts and form a collective voice in response to the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida leaving 17 people dead.

A group of more than a dozen juniors led a community discussion among students to make sense of the heinous gun violence plaguing America’s schools. The open forum-style discussion – which gets to the core of Social Advocacy Based Learning – allowed students to share their perspectives on topics driving the national dialogue on gun violence.

Compelled by a sense of personal obligation and guided by the Critical Concern of non-violence, many students expressed that “we have to make a change.”

“The whole purpose of Mercy is to make us loud, courageous leaders,” said junior Eva Macy. “So let’s start doing what we can to come together and start making people hear what we’re saying.”

The assembly represented a moment when students are looking to become the solution rather than waiting for the status quo to change.

“We shouldn’t have to worry about our lives, we should be worrying about passing a math test and getting into college,” said freshman Zepyur Kasparian. “This is not a liberal or conservative issue, this is a human issue. If we listen to what Democrats or Republicans are saying, it’s just a big game and it’s only a distraction because in the end we need to come together because we all want to be successful.”

LEADING THE DISCUSSION FOR CHANGEBE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE

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INTE

RSES

SION

Intersession 2018 offered students a range of educational experiences found outside the classroom in places like New York City, Vancouver, Chicago, Haiti, and Washington, D.C. Every other spring, faculty and staff design a variety of courses that create learning "beyond the classroom" which allows students to make new friends, build community, and discover themselves.

Many of these courses include a community service component, college tours, and opportunities to gain new perspectives on different ways of living by meeting locals and experiencing their lives. Intersession is a crucial component of Social Advocacy Based Learning because it allows students to apply the critical thinking skills they learn at school in real-world situations.

Yosemite at Your Feet

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CHICAGO....THE WINDY CITY

HAITIHOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD

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JUST BEAD IT

I LOVE YOU, NEW YORK

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LET'S GET MEDICAL

JUST WADE & SEA

YOSEMITE AT YOUR FEET

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SPACE ROCKS

SERVICE IN SONOMA

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FAREWELL MRS. NOLFI

For Janine Nolfi, Mercy just kept knocking at her door until she answered the call.

She began her career 32 years ago serving as a part-time dance instructor after being asked to join the staff twice. Since that time, Janine – affectionately known by many as “J9” – has continued answering that call as dance director, choreographer of musicals, self-defense class instructor, Associate Student Body moderator, administrator, and much more since becoming a full-time faculty member in 1991.

During her time at Mercy, Janine supported the expansion of visual and performing arts classes and programs and the construction of the Fine Arts Wing. She is “proud of so many things here at Mercy” but cherishes the trust that the Sisters of Mercy and administration had in her to launch the annual V-Day assemblies, celebrating women's empowerment.

Janine also loved teaching the self-defense classes because “I see these young women transform in that class through the curriculum.”

“I love that the Sisters of Mercy built a fine arts wing before they built a gymnasium because it showed that their priorities were a love for the arts and they treated the programs as artforms,” Janine said. “V-Day is a pretty mature subject matter but they trusted me because it is about the struggles that women have in our culture whether it’s domestic violence, sex trafficking – that day focuses on social justice for women.”

Fighting back tears, she reflected on closing night of her final dance concert in January when more than 60 of her former students came to celebrate her impact on their lives.

“I was overwhelmed – it’s nice to know that your relationship with students is really a two-way street because I feel that

I got as much from them as they got from me,” she said. “They complimented me so much and told me how much I gave them and did for them but I’m not sure they realize how much they did for me as a teacher and person.”

Janine also relished the times she got to teach the daughters of former students – which began about 10 years ago.

“Teaching the daughters of young women I taught is such a good feeling,” she said. “That they had such a great experience and wanted their daughters to come here to have the same experience is something that always blows me away.”

Janine and her husband will be living bicoastal in Brooklyn, New York, with their puppy Gracie, to be closer to their two sons, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

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STANDING BRIGHT UNDER THE STAGE LIGHTS

Seussical. This lively musical captured audiences young and old with its vibrant music and skillfully executed dance numbers.

The annual Visual and Performing Arts Festival in May showcases all students involved in acting, art, ceramics, chorus and dance classes during the spring semester. Mercy’s 2nd Student Film Festival, held on the night of Red Carpet awards, and moderated by film teacher Matt Evearitt and art teacher Jane Mauchly was a hit! The audience loved watching the student-created short films.

While the VPA Festival provides students an opportunity to perform and show their work, it also gives each student the chance to learn and grow through public performance. Students gain the confidence needed to audition for future performances, to handle job interviews, and solve life problems. Art teacher Jane Mauchly, ceramics teacher Danielle Hoang, chorus teacher Laura Flaviani, dance teacher Janine Nolfi and drama teacher Liz McAninch, as well as family and friends, walked away from this year’s VPA Festival with big smiles and happy hearts!

Mercy High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Department (VPA) presented its fall play The Prodigious Snob in November, the Winter Pops Concert in December, winter dance concert Quantum Leap in January, spring musical Seussical at the end of April, and wrapped up the year with three days of spectacular performances at the VPA Festival in May.

A cast of 26 Mercy students performed Moliere’s classic, The Prodigious Snob, to enthusiastic audiences who delighted in the fast-paced repartee and physical farce acted so ably by Mercy’s actresses. Mercy’s Dolce and the chorus classes once again shared the stage with Archbishop Riordan High School, St. Gabriel Crooners, and other schools for the Winter Pops Concert.

Mercy’s Dance Ensemble featured 28 dedicated students and four young men from various schools who graced the stage in the winter dance concert Quantum Leap that ended with a finale set in a 1930’s nightclub to the song Americano from the movie The Talented Mr. Ripley. Mercy's 25 students created a dynamic ensemble for the 2018 spring musical,

FALL PLAY: THE PRODIGIOUS SNOB

WINTER DANCE CONCERT: QUANTUM LEAP

WINTER POPS CONCERT

SPRING MUSICAL: SEUSSICAL

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CITYSCAPES

MANA MACARAEG '19SOPHIA FULTON '18

KRISTINA LIRIO '19TARA KENT '19

EMILY PAYTEN '21

MAIREID COHEN '21 PAMELA XIANG '21 CRYSTAL WANG '21

Women in the Arts (WITA) students had their small cityscapes shown in a group show, Light in the City, at the San Francisco Women Artists Gallery in December. This exhibition was curated by Kealoha James '18 and Gaby Rodriguez '19. These two women did internships at the gallery, which culminated with organizing and installing this exhibition for the WITA program. The students used a variety of materials to create their 5" x 7" artworks.

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Two-time Olympic-Gold medalist WNBA champion Ruthie Bolton with the Mercy basketball team

2017-18 SPORTS SEASON ROUND-UPSJUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Thoughts from Coach Sean Warren: Our junior varsity basketball team improved throughout the season, working on their individual skills and learning to be team players.Team Awards: Most Improved, Angelica Balingit; Best Teammate, Amanda Perez;Most Valuable Player, Mina Medina; Most Inspirational, Jasmine Cortes

VARSITY BASKETBALLThoughts from Coach Marie Colón: The team had another successful year in the WBAL, finishing in 2nd place with an overall record of 20-7.WBAL Awards: Amira Lama, 1st Team; Mariah Panlasigui, 2nd Team; Brianna Remo, Honorable Mention; Sunshine Margate, Honorable Mention; Adriana Zamora, Honorable MentionTeam Awards: Most Improved, Diah Williams; Best Teammate, Brianna Remo;Most Valuable Player, Amira Lama; Most Inspirational, Sunshine Margate

CROSS COUNTRYThoughts from Coach Craig Benson: Our season began slowly but finished strong. We ended with 13 runners setting personal records (PRs) at the league championships. Team Awards: Most Improved, Alisson Bones; Best Teammate, Megan Van Koll; Most Valuable Player, Nancy Roman-Vite; Most Inspirational, Aine Fullerton

SPIRIT SQUADThoughts from Coach Jhyl Reid: We wrap up yet another season and right around the corner is a new beginning. Time went by fast, filled with a lot of Mercy spirit and pride.Team Awards: Most Improved, Lilly Saavedra; Most Inspirational, Kristina Lirio; Most Spirited, Jordan Lewis

SOCCERThoughts from Coach Ferney Forero: We showed character and heart every time we took the field. We supported and encouraged each other. As we reflect on the season, how we sang together after every game, it is very clear we became a FAMILY. WBAL Awards: Danielle Maguire, 1st Team; Hallie Bufka, 2nd Team; Sophia Lucero, Honorable MentionTeam Awards: Most Improved, Hallie Bufka; Best Teammate, Sophia "Lu" Lucero;

Most Valuable Player, Danielle Maguire; Most Inspirational, Markayla Phillips

SOFTBALLThoughts from Coach Sean Warren: Our team was challenged this season with a lack of experience in a new league. The girls' dedication to the team helped them fight through adversity.Team Awards: Most Improved, Kristin Leyson; Best Teammate, Karla Serrano; Most Valuable Player, Karina Cortes; Most Inspirational,Raegan Ortega

Mercy pitcher Preciosa Rios fires a strike during an away game

Mercy soccer team competes in a WBAL match

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SWIMMINGThoughts from Coach Gwen Dornan: Our swim team had a record number of participants. Twenty-one girls practiced and competed on a regular basis. Fifteen girls recorded personal best times by competing at the WBAL Trials and Championships.Team Awards: Most Improved, Savannah Moraga; Most Inspirational, Rejina Bugarin; Best Teammate, Patricia Palomares; MVP, Bailey Burke

TENNISThoughts from Coach Gary Peck: The team came together by showing empathy for the well-being and success of each member. Each player consistently demonstrated integrity, dignity and modeled good sportsmanship.

Team Awards: Most Improved, Natalie Ruffner; Best Teammate, Sandra Banzon; Most Valuable Player, Jessalyn Fukumoto;Most Inspirational, Amanda Perez

TRACK & FIELDThoughts from Coach Craig Benson: The track and field season was busy and entertaining with over 30 athletes competing in 14 events. The season culminated in strong performances in the varsity discus, triple jump finals, and an all underclassmen 4x100 relay team.Team Awards: Most Improved, Caitlyn Lok; Best Teammate, Haley Sao; Most Valuable-Field, Consuelo Watts; Most Valuable-Track, Jillian Wong; Most Inspirational, Michelle Chang

FROSH VOLLEYBALLThoughts from Coach James Pagan: Our team transitioned to high school sports with 24 matches and daily practices. The girls learned the commitment involved in high school sports and made lasting memories and friendships with their teammates.Team Awards: Most Improved, Kallie Maragoulas; Best Teammate, Jenna Canicosa; Most Valuable Player, Daisy Picazo; Most Inspirational, Mina Medina

JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALLThoughts from Coach Sean Warren: The players displayed a lot of improvement and developed strong relationships among each other throughout the year.Team Awards: Most Improved, Andrea Lopez; Best Teammate, Lauren Cabeza;Most Valuable Player, Fion Li; Most Inspirational, Brenda Escobar

VARSITY VOLLEYBALLThoughts from Coach Locke Chin: The players’ time, sacrifice, and commitment to the team throughout the season did not go unnoticed. They displayed improved skills as a team, incredible bonding, and support for each other on and off the court. The team played as ONE unit...a TEAM.WBAL Awards: Lauren Trinh, Honorable Mention; Mhakela Inguillo, Honorable Mention Team Awards: Most Improved, Skylar Simmons; Best Teammate, Mhakela lnguillo;Most Valuable Player, Rachel Gan; Most Inspirational, Lauren Trinh

Swimmers warm up before a meet

Sprinters take off from the starting line

JV Volleyball celebrates a point during their game

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Sophia Lucero was awarded Best Teammate for soccer

Natalie Ruffner Danielle Ellis with Sheri Sam,Director of Athletics

Brenda Escobar

Sandra Banzon, excited to accept her award

Congratulations to Mhakela Inguillo for reaching her goal of playing college volleyball. She was joined by family members and friends on April 11 to sign her letter of intent to play at Dominican University.

“I’m so thankful to my family, my coaches and everyone who helped me get here,” Mhakela said. “I’m so excited to be playing next year.”

Mhakela is the only student-athlete this year to sign a National Letter of Intent. She studied many hours to pass her SATs and become eligible to play at Dominican. Great job, Mhakela!

SPORTS AWARDS CEREMONY

MHAKELA REALIZES A DREAM

More than 200 guests, including student-athletes, their families and coaches attended the inaugural Mercy Sports Awards Ceremony on May 19 to celebrate the on-field accomplishments of Mercy’s 13 teams.

Coaches handed out awards to their teams capping off successful seasons for the student-athletes. These three students received awards recognizing their standout achievements in academics, athletics, and community:

• Scholar Athlete of the Year: Natalie Ruffner• Debbie Mathews Spirit of Sport Award: Danielle Ellis• WBAL Debbie Mathews Scholarship Award: Brenda Escobar

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KRISTINA LIRIO '19

Eva Boggeri grandmother of Gina DeMartini Ferguson '93Jack Bonanno husband of Patricia Ilacqua Bonanno '67Pearl Bottino mother of Mary Bottino Merlo '69✝, Sandra Bottino Fiorito '73Harriet Branick mother-in-law of Carolyn Kearney Branick '81Elizabeth Bucci mother of Marian Bucci Waddell '73, Carol Bucci '75Katherine Byrne mother of Fran Byrne Formosa '77, Suzi Byrne Jones '78Mary Caradeuc mother of Diane Caradeuc '66, Theresa Caradeuc Binnion '71Mimi Carlson mother-in-law of Rosemary Hagan Carlson '78Arthur Carpenter husband of Elena Herdman '65William Carroll husband of Diane Montague Carroll '67Josephine Cendali mother of Darlene Cendali Voto '63Angelina Chiesa mother of Marie Chiesa '86Clemencia Clifford mother of Mary Ann Clifford, RSM '63, Liz Clifford Watson '66Christopher Conneally brother of Mary Conneally Echo '81Elizabeth Connelly sister of Maureen Connelly O’Connor '62, Terry Connelly Groh '65John Corry brother of Linda Corry Barnes '90Donoso Cortes father of Nora Cortes '73Frances Crnich mother of Kristina Crnich McKenzie '88Donald Crosby husband of Rosalind Crosby✝ former MHS Principal

Renato Cutarelli father of Rita Cutarelli former MHS Associate Principal for Mission & Campus Life Merritt E. Cutten father of Merritt B. Cutten former MHS history/business teacher Dorothy Davidian mother of Karen Davidian '75, Robin Davidian Dior '78Christian Denefeld brother of Mary Elizabeth Denefeld '81Joseph Diestel, Jr. father of Anne Diestel '78Barbara Doherty mother of Marti Doherty Bindle '67, Diane Doherty Kearney '70, Janie Doherty '75Michael Donegan brother of Jolene Donegan Kellogg '58Michael Driscoll, Jr. brother of Julie Driscoll Farrah '58, Barbara Driscoll Callan '59, Michele Driscoll Alioto '63Myriam Dunaway grandmother of Christina Massoni Hughes '98, Angela Massoni- Blaine '99Marie Elu mother in-law of Danielle Etcheverry Elu '81Cecilia Enright mother of Kathleen Enright Salvia '68, Mary Enright Strong '83Lena Fambrini mother of Jim Fambrini, MHS Director of FacilitiesHelen Farkas foundress and namesake of the Helen & Joe Farkas Center for the Study of the Holocaust in Catholic Schools at MHSWilliam Ferree husband of Trudy Chenowith Ferree '65Theresa Fitzpatrick mother of Joanne Fitzpatirck '79, Kathy Fitzpatrick Haley '82Ann French grandmother of Katherine Fusco '08Martin Gaehwiler father of Catherine Gaehwiler '73Aldo Ghiozzi father-in-law of Alexandra Millard Ghiozzi '89

ALUMNAECarol Braun Binsfeld '78Barbara Allegrezza Bonanno '66Marilyn Duggan Caselli '57Mary Mulkerrins Connelly '79Kathleen Thornton Crockett '57Barbara (Peggy) McCarthy Dovichi '57Mary Thorne Evans '76 sister of Lorena Thorne Bruner '75, Veronica Thorne Dixson '77, Cornelia Thorne Hucks '80, Darlene Thorne Ellis '84, Erma Thorne Riley '86, Sylvia Thorne '87Mary Louise Flynn '61 sister of Therese Flynn Owen '63✝

Marilyn Garry-Mulkeen '63Maryellen Smith Giraudo '58 mother of Stefani Giraudo Soares '81Janine Bekker Granucci-Carrig '59 mother of Anne-Marie Granucci Nangle '82, Nicole Granucci '87Carol Harris '59Mary Heaney '64 sister of Therese Heaney Cooper '64, Dolores Heaney Daher '61Barbara Conneely Leedom '59Maureen Fayne Maloney '56Laura Paris Maras '68 sister of Vicki Paris Liske '66Judith Dyke McMorrow '61Sharon Meyerkamp '57Irene Moran '57June Moynihan '82 sister of Marie Moynihan-Stark '78✝

Kathleen Carroll Nibbi '63Margaret “Peggy” Mattson Resh '71 sister of Diane Mattson Dowling '57Denise “Dede” Mears Riordan '69Ellen Scudder '69 sister of Betty Scudder Garthwaite '70, Rose Scudder Curry '71, Paula Scudder Behmke '75, Sara Scudder Baldwin '85Cheryl Allen Torres '82Vanessa Wallace '86

FAMILYHelen Sullivan Ahern mother of Nancy Ahern Hoeck '74, Joanne Ahern Akay '75Sharon Almeida mother of Michele Almeida Grinnell '71, Meredith Almeida '79Azizeh Ayoub mother of Kathy Ayoub '78Dora Bacigalupi mother-in-law of Susan Gilchrist Bacigalupi '66Robert Barry husband of Linda Tognoli Barry '65, brother of Marilyn Barry O'Looney '59✝, Janet Berry Barry '62Dina Bernardini mother of Donna Bernardini Dillon '67Mary Lou Blagdon mother of Linda Blagdon Menary '70

IN MEMORIAM

GABY RODRIGUEZ '19

ANAIS GONZALEZ '20

as of April 2018

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TATIANA JIMENEZ '19

George Ginilo father of Janice (Lorrie) Ginilo Bowen '74, Diane Ginilo Ottoboni '78, Donna Ginilo Reveldes '78 Marjorie Giubbini mother of Lynn Giubbini Ramsey '65Christopher Golson stepfather of Lisa Tomasi McCormick '89Clarence Grider father of Robin Grider '85Gary Gualco husband of Carol Francisco Gualco '57, father of Jeanine Gulaco Valdez '80, Julie Gualco Patt '83, Joanne Gualco Murphy '87Rickey Guglielmi brother of Julie Guglielmi Worley '84Terrence Hanley brother of Ellen Hanley '78, Carol Hanley '81Leslie Hartman father of Brenda Hartman Rumbaugh '84, Amy Hartman '85Odette Hauscarriague mother of Nicole Hauscarriague '85John Hentz father of Rachel Lawrence-Hentz Burke '97Frank & Patricia Hollingsworth father and mother-in-law of Lee Ann Fava Hollingsworth '88

Jim Hontalas father-in-law of Rhonda Hontalas, former MHS Admissions OfficeVivian Ige mother of Patricia Ige Peak '66, Elizabeth Ige Eisenbeis '68Foster C. Jones father of Maura Jones '75, Meg Jones '76 Marian Kearney mother of Carolyn Kearney Branick '81Ethel Lagger mother of Marianne Lagger Post '66, Linda Lagger Andrews '71Jack Laskey father-in-law of Jacquie Warda Laskey '77Martin Malchow father-in-law of Jenny Kelleher Malchow '93Marilyn Mallen mother-in-law of Cindy Poblitz Mallen '85Vera Mazzola mother of JoAnne Mazzola Kennedy '59, mother-in-law of Stephanie Mazzola '64Theresa McDonnell mother of Suzanne McDonnell Giraudo '67, Debbie McDonnell

Brown '72, Ginny McDonnell Martin '75, Beth McDonnell '82Patricia McGarry mother of Jim McGarry, MHS Religious Studies Teacher John McMullan father of Dierdre McMullen Serena '73, Una McMullen Adkins '75Louis Meyer husband of Virginia Hanck Meyer '56✝

Kathleen Moran mother of Maura Moran Joyce '73Marie Moulia mother of Julie Moulia Michelena '78Anna Moy grandmother of Michelle Moy '05Arthur Mugnolo father of Susan Mugnolo Silveira '68Helen Nicklas grandmother of Eleni Sagredos '08Kevin O’Boyle brother of Mary O’Boyle Barry '59, former husband of Cecile Ammiro Marie ‘63Jean O’Neill mother of Marie O’Neill Martin '66Dennis O’Sullivan brother of Margaret O’Sullivan '79Patricia Olcomendy mother of Elaine Olcomendy Falvey '78, Teresa Olcomendy '80, Yvonne Olcomendy '86Marian Olson mother of Kristine Olson Cannon '61Burton Pacioretty father of Joan Pacioretty '70Sylvia Pakeman-Thompson mother of Sharlene Thompson-Johnson '94Gertrude Paniagua mother-in-law of Perri Ellis Paniagua ‘64Margaret Vernie Pengel mother of Margie Pengel Minner '69, Mindy Pengel '71, Mary Lou Pengel Bahn '73, Marie Elyse Pengel Curzon '75, Michelle Pengel Campagna '77, Miriam Pengel '81, Molly Pengel '85, Maura Pengel '87, mother-in-law of Donna Chase Pengel '71✝

Mark Pengel husband of Donna Chase Pengel '71✝, brother of Margie Pengel Minner '69, Mindy Pengel '71, Mary Lou Pengel Bahn '73, Marie Elyse Pengel Curzon '75, Michelle Pengel Campagna '77, Miriam Pengel '81, Molly Pengel '85, Maura Pengel '87Stephen Phelps husband of Susan Fallon Phelps '60Mary Pinelli mother of Catherine Pinelli Spalding '67✝, Marianne Pinelli ’68✝, Mary Bernice Pinelli Farley '73Walter Puccini father of Janet Puccini Salyer '76, Karen Puccini DeMartini '83Ellen Rossi mother of Carol Rossi '80Joseph Saitz, Jr. father-in-law of Sandra Repetto Saitz '88, grandfather of Victoria Saitz '14John Salih father of Atina Salih Delfino '89Antonio Sanchez-Corea father of Laura Sanchez-Corea Hosking '76, Lisa Sanchez-Corea Simpson '78Bob Scholten uncle of Elisabeth Scholten '83

Rosemary Sullivan, RSM died on January 21, 2018, at the age of 90. She will be lovingly remembered at Mercy High School, San

Francisco (1993 to 2015) as a warm gentle presence, a devoted and quiet leader, a kind and soft-spoken friend. Sr. Rosemary responded generously to every ministry she was called to serve and is the embodiment of the true Mercy spirit. She will be greatly missed.

Anne Schulkin-Zarate mother of Laura Schulkin-Parnell '82, former MHS CounselorMargaret Sehorn mother of Joanne Sehorn Cooper '65, Peggy Sehorn Bigarani '69Marie Serchia mother-in-law of Dikana Matamoros Serchia '82John Shanley father of Mary Shanley '78Gloria Sierra mother of Maria Eugenia Sierra '72Dominic Sigillo husband of Christine Masio Sigillo '68Eugene Simpson father of Karen Simpson Putkey '75, Julie Simpson Becker '77, Dana Simpson Sargenti ’80, Pamela Simpson '88Edward Slevin brother of Trish Slevin Mantoani '62Terry Smerdel brother of Cathy Smerdel Little '80Leonard Stefanelli father of Gina Stefanelli '85Paula Steuer Davis former MHS Mathematics Teacher Doris Thrailkill mother of Kathleen Thrailkill Brower '70, Margaret Thrailkill '73, PatriciaThrailkill '74John Tivenan father of Kellie Tivenan Nyholm '76David Ulmer husband of Mary Schmiedel Ulmer '58Alex Vergara father of Ana Vergara '81Lourdes Villa mother of Leslie Villa Morales '74 Constance Vrionis mother-in-law of Constantina Chicos Vrionis '83Ethel Weidinger grandmother of Terri Driscoll Law, former MHS Advancement Director and CounselorDonald Whittaker brother of Mary Whittaker Reid '71, Ann Whittaker Brunneman '74James Wylie father of Julie Korm O’Keefe '77John Xavier father of Jennifer Xavier '84, Jane Xavier Becerra '86 and grandfather of Emily Becerra '20Mildred Zappettini mother of Joan Zappettini '76, Gianna Zappettini Cavanaugh '77, Kristine Zappettini '82

UPCOMING EVENTS

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AUGUST 2018 19th–23rd Class of 2022 Welcome & Orientation 24th 1st Day of Classes

SEPTEMBER 2018 6th Back to School Night 11th Skipper for a Day Visits begin 22nd Father-Daughter Dance 24th Mercy Day Eucharistic Liturgy 28th Alumnae Open House OCTOBER 2018 14th Open House for Prospective Students

NOVEMBER 2018 2nd Women's Leadership Conference 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th Fall Play 11th Kristallnacht

DECEMBER 2018 1st Holiday Boutique

JANUARY 2019 25th, 26th Winter Dance Concert

FEBRUARY 2019 1st, 2nd Winter Dance Concert 9th Crab Feed 21st WITA Annual Art Exhibit

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