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ICA UpdateS P R I N G 2 0 1 2

Spring 2012

“Education That Works”4th Annual Gala

Bayview Resident is Making a Difference

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Spartan HappeningsFamily Registration Day and the ICA/Riordan Colorguard

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Tech Executive Speaks to Sold-Out Crowd2nd Annual Women’s Business Luncheon

A Dear Friend to ICARemembering Jeanie Lawson

20 Women in Technology

cover and inside photo by Lucy Hernandez

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A Courageous Choice for the FutureCampaign Update

Alumnae AssociationNews

What a Privilege to Educate!Letter from the President

So Many Reasons to Be Proud!Letter from the Director of Development

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Cover: Mariyaih Bell ‘15 at UCSF Medical Center. Inside Cover: (From left to right) Lesley Morales, Marinna Madrid,

Rosemary Santamaria, Selena Rios, Nicole Frazier, Lynelle Magat, Class of

2015, during their lunch break downtown.

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CalendarJune 5Senior BreakfastSponsored by the Alumnae Association Immaculate Conception Academy

June 7Baccalaureate Mass & Last Day of SchoolSaint James Church23rd and Guerrero St.San Francisco, CA

June 8Graduation Class of 2012Saint Mary’s CathedralGough St. and Geary St.San Francisco, CA

November 1ICA’s 5th Annual Gala “Education that Works”5:30 - 10:00 PMGrand Hyatt Union Square635 Sutter StreetSan Francisco, CA

Board of DirectorsSister Diane Aruda, O.P.

ICA PresidentStephen T. Lanctot

Board Chair

Carol Squires BrandiMary Frances CallanAlicia Donahue SilviaElizabeth Dondero

Sister John Martin Fixa, O.P. ‘58Roland Garrido

Phil GattoLinda Squires Grohe

David GrubbMichael Harmuth

Frank Heffernan Jr.Sister Gloria Marie Jones, O.P.

Sally Mahoney ‘57Matthew NoonanKendra Reichenau

Sister Johnellen Turner, O.P.Rich Worner

ICA LeadershipSister Diane Aruda, O.P.

PresidentPatricia Cavagnaro ‘60Director of Development

Lisa GrahamPrincipal

Robert PorterChief Financial Offi cer

Max StraubeDirector - Corporate Work Study Program

ICA UpdateThe ICA Update is published by the

Development Department of Immaculate Conception Academy

3625- 24th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94110

(415) 824-2052

Comments or questions?Katie Mayberry, Editor

Marketing and Events Specialist

ICA has been sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of

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What a Privilege to Educate!

Immaculate Conception Academy is 129 years old! The lives and education of

many women and their families are touched by the instructional expertise and commitment of educators and staff who believe in our students. With the innovative program of the Cristo Rey model, our young women are growing in confidence through their workplace experience. They are being mentored by educated, committed sponsoring partners who believe in their abilities, creativity and work ethic.

At school, they are focusing their energies on preparation for college. At each level, achieving specific benchmarks in readiness for college is a main focus of guidance counseling. Parents are supporting students in their studies and in their work performance. Choosing ICA means being on the path to college and acquiring valuable experience in a 21st Century workplace. One-hundred percent of the 2012 graduating class has been accepted into college. Sixty-two percent of those students will be the first in their families to take that step.

The vision of Mother Maria Pia Backes, foundress of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, was to provide a quality Catholic college preparatory education for the young women attending ICA. She supported their learning and their potential, believing they would make a difference in our world. Next year,

ICA will welcome new students into the Cristo Rey model of education. They will be charged $2,900 for their tuition. The actual cost of education will be $13,800. The mission of Immaculate Conception Academy, a Cristo Rey school in the Dominican tradition, is to welcome and invite those of limited financial resources to attend and enter into our program. The financial gap created by this tuition discount is bridged through the contributions of our students working, our corporate sponsors giving, the efforts of our Development Department and our generous supporters and donors.

May we be inspired by the perseverance, joy and spirit of our ICA Spartans. They are young women of faith and learning, of community, leadership and vision. How blessed we are “to educate one student at a time” in the Immaculate Conception Academy Cristo Rey tradition.

In joy,

Sister Diane Aruda, O.P.ICA President

Letter from the President

Diana Guardado ‘12, with Sister Diane Aruda, O.P., ICA President; Elizabeth Garvin, Assistant Director of Development; and Estefania Lopez ‘12, talking in front of ICA.

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Dear Alumnae, Parents and Friends,

In this issue we present you with a new style of the ICA Update, and I hope as you turn the pages you will gain an insight into life as it is at ICA today.

We are in our third year as a member of the Cristo Rey Network and 129th year of Dominican education on the corner of 24th and Guerrero. Yes, many changes have occurred but young women now receive four years of college-prep education along with four years of corporate job experience. It is exciting, challenging and rewarding to be a part of this mission, at this time, and in this place, “the school we love and deem the best.”

MIRACLES CONTINUE TO HAPPEN AT ICA!

ALUMNAE, be proud of your Alma Mater! To date more than $56,000 has been pledged from your 28th Annual Phonathon that was held in March.

PARENTS, PAST AND PRESENT, be proud of the education you have enabled your daughters to receive here at ICA.

FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATE SPONSORS, be proud of your membership in the ICA Family. You are making a positive contribution, whether it is with jobs, donations, prayers or words of support. Your friendship is invaluable!

With love and gratitude,

Patty (Paton) Cavagnaro ‘60

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Thank you to everyone who honored our mother through your presence at the services, donations to ICA, St. Anthony’s Foundation, Masses and cards of support. She passed away peacefully at home after a beautiful day in San Francisco at the Columbus Day Parade.

Petrina, also known as Pete or Baby Pete, was a tiny, big-hearted dynamo with a cute wink and constant smile. She experienced many different roles in her life, but a long association with the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose began in 1948 when I, and later my brother, Robert, began school at St. Anthony’s.

Petrina founded and ran the cafeteria at Immaculate Conception Elementary when it was first opened by Fr. Victor Bazzanella, and my sister Jenny and

brother Shawn attended ICE school. She was an active member of Immaculate Conception Academy’s Parent Guild, the Foundress of ICA’s Lifetime Members, and a past member of the ICA Advisory Board.

She volunteered at the ICA Alumnae Phonathon for 27 years. For the past 15 years she volunteered every Tuesday at St. Anthony’s Dining Room.

She will be missed but always remembered for her generosity, and her loving and gracious manner.

Gratefully,

Patricia (Paton) Cavagnaro’60and Family

Remembrance

Pete tallying donations at the 2011 Phonathon.

Petrina J. (Caruso) PatonFebruary 27, 1918 – October 9, 2011

So Many Reasons to be Proud!Letter from the Director of Development

Spartan Happenings

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Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to Disneyland we go . . . That’s exactly what young men and

women who make up the Riordan Band and Color Guard did during their Spring Break. The Colorguard, composed of 10 ICA and two Mercy SF students, traveled with the Band to perform this year.

The excitement of leading the parade down Main Street, ahead of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, was electrifying. As the Band and Color Guard performed wonderfully in the happiest place on earth, they were cheered loudly, not just by the over 85 Band Boosters supporting them, but also by the hundreds of parade watchers. As part of Disneyland’s Performing Arts Program, the ARHS Band groups and Glee Club, directed by Scott Souza, James Dumlao, Mark Lieuw, and Danielle Miller, were scheduled to participate in four programs (the Band to march in the parade, the

Concert Band to participate in a workshop, Glee Club to sing, and the Jazz Band to play) over a two-day visit. Even though a monstrous rain storm with thunder and lightening cancelled the Jazz Band’s performance, it did not dampen the fun and thrill of performing in Disneyland for all participants. As Goofy would say, “Gawrsh, hard work and dedication really do make dreams come true!”

- Nilza Monroy ‘81

Family Registration Day

Colorguard Performs at Disneyland

On Saturday, March 31 , ICA hosted its 1st annual Family Registration Day. The rainy

weather that morning didn’t stop over 200 families from entering ICA’s auditorium and taking part in what was truly a Spartan-spirited event. After completing their registration, students picked up free T-shirts showcasing our revered Spartan head and then enjoyed the morning festivities. Herbst Hall was transformed into a county fair with pinwheels, balloons and pennant banners lining its first floor. Families enjoyed

carnival activities such as face-painting and Wheel of Fortune. Performances by the Fil-Am Club (Filipino-American Club) entertained families with a traditional dance given a modern twist. Finally the morning was topped off with a good ol’ Faculty vs. Students basketball game, with a 20-17 victory to the… students, of course!In addition to registering current families, the Admissions Department welcomed a record-number of incoming freshmen who represented 37

different middle and elementary schools. It’s also worth noting that 26 students in this incoming class of 2016 are continuing the family tradition of attending Immaculate Conception Academy. We look forward to the start of next year. We’ll be bigger and better than ever! Go Spartans!

- Brian Cuadra Assistant Director of Admissions

Senior Angelina Mesta took a leading role in Archbishop Riordan High School’s spring production,

Anything Goes, playing the role of Mrs. Wadsworth T. Harcourt. When she isn’t rehearsing with Riordan’s Drama Club, Angelina is an Honors Student, an ICA Ambassador, a member of the Las Latinas Unidas club and the Two Languages, One Meaning club. She is also part of the Student Council as a senior class officer.

We are proud of Angelina for her embodiment of a model Spartan. We are grateful for her representation of ICA among the larger Catholic high school community.

- Gina Espinal-Aguerre ‘78 Director of Admissions

ICA Student Shines in Spring Play!

Carolyn Sideco, P.E. Department Chair; Tina Sprouse, Guidance and

Admissions Assistant; and Judit Abarca, Spanish teacher; at Family

Registration Day.

Colorguard performing at Disneyland.

Angelina Mesta during rehearsal at Riordan.

Ngozi Ogbonna ‘11 with Tina Sprouse, Guidance and Admissions Assistant, outside the convent chapel.

Bayview Resident is Making a Difference

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Ngozi has lived in the Bayview her whole life. Graduating from

Immaculate Conception Academy in 2011, she now attends San Francisco State University. Ngozi is making a difference in the world. Volunteering four days a week at her local YMCA coaching basketball and refereeing, Ngozi doesn’t just say she cares about her community; she lives out that caring. She works with five to eleven year-olds, and believes she’s helping to positively shape the next generation.

“Volunteering is important,” Ngozi says, “because there are challenges to growing up and becoming an adult. Especially when your peers are not moving in the right direction, it can be hard to determine the right things to do with your life.”

Ngozi sees adolescents hanging out around her neighborhood when they should be going to school. If she could give them--and all young people in her community--words of advice, she would say, “Go to school. Finish high school and have the option to go to college. It teaches you things about life, even if you think it’s not worth your time.” She emphasized that in the long run education helps people get ahead.

What has helped Ngozi succeed? Ngozi attributes her appreciation of education, and her job success, largely to her time at Immaculate Conception Academy.

Ngozi reflected on her time at ICA saying, “ICA teaches girls to be independent while also learning how

to make a difference in the world. Whenever possible, help those around you.”

When Ngozi started high school, she was very shy. But ICA had a lot of community events that helped her be more outgoing. Now she is the person who welcomes new people who sit by themselves. She is a leader in many ways. She played basketball and volleyball throughout her high school career, along with taking on other leadership roles in ICA’s Ambassador’s Club, BLOCK Society, and Black Student Union.

ICA focuses on getting girls into college and has had a 100% college acceptance rate the last several years. When asked how ICA helps its students become strong college candidates, Ngozi commented, “It’s about the checklists. The college counselor starts promoting college and the requirements to being accepted on day one of high school.”

She continued, saying that “while it initially seems overwhelming, all the things you need to do to go to college, the college counselor walks with you all along the wayencouraging you and helping you to succeed.”

At ICA, no student is denied access to quality, college preparatory education because of a lack of ability to pay. ICA is able to provide

this because of its unique work study program. Through this program, all students work five days a month in corporate entry-level jobs at companies throughout the Bay Area. These jobs help fund a portion of the cost of educating each student, while also giving them four years of professional work experience.

While the cost of educating a student at ICA is $14,700, the innovative work study program enables students to earn money toward that cost. Also, for

students who enter ICA with lower academic scores, ICA’s dedicated faculty and rigorous curriculum enable them to graduate in four years ready to enter college.

“The Corporate Work Study Program teaches women to take initiative when they see an opportunity,” Ngozi said. High school students get the rare opportunity to work around adults, become comfortable with shaking hands, having conversation, and succeeding in the workplace. Law firms, accounting firms, hospitals, and media companies are just a few examples of businesses where ICA students work.

- Katie Mayberry Marketing and Events Specialist

Meet Ngozi Ogbonna ‘11, ICA and SFSU’s Finest

“ICA teaches girls to be independent while also learning how to make a difference in the world.”

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“Education That Works”

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On October 20, 2011, ICA held its 4th Annual Gala, “Education That Works.”

Hosted at the Palace Hotel in downtown San Francisco, the event has grown from an intimate dinner with 150 attendees to a

bustling party with 340 guests. This year, on November 1, 2012, ICA aims to increase attendance to 450.

Every year ICA hopes to showcase the personal growth that occurs in students through their time at the school. The combination of a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and work study program transforms lives in a remarkable way.

At the 2011 Gala, senior Diana Guardado ‘12, shared her story beginning ICA as a shy freshman when there was no “Cristo Rey” after ICA. She has matured to become one of the prominent student leaders on campus.

Diana’s parents moved to the United States from El Salvador before they started their family. They have worked seven days a week to provide a better life for their children, enabling Diana and her two siblings to attend parochial schools.

Diana will graduate with three years of corporate clerical work experience and she says it has

changed her life for the better. “I feel that now I can truly say that I have lived up to what my parents sacrificed for me. With Cristo Rey I have so many other doors open for me; all I need to do is work hard and walk through one. I have become a

confident and strong woman who, now with three years of experience, is not afraid of life, change, and working in the corporate world,” Diana said during her speech that night.

Not only was it a remarkable evening because of Diana’s speech, but also because of visits from local officials. Senator Leland Yee, representing the 8th District in the California State Legislature, and Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, Speaker Pro Tempore representing the 12th District, had Certificates of Recognition presented at the event. The certificates recognized ICA’s exemplary leadership and dedication to the

education of San Francisco’s young women.

The event included a live auction and raffle, raising a net profit of over $200,000 for ICA.

Everyone is looking forward to the next event, ICA’s 5th Annual Gala, to be held November 1st, 2012, at the Grand Hyatt in Union Square!

- Katie Mayberry Marketing and Events Specialist

Diana will graduate with three years of corporate clerical work experience and she says it has changed her life for the better.

photos by David Lok, Junshien International Photographers

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“I feel that now I can truly say that I have lived up to what my parents sacrificed for me. With Cristo Rey I have so many other doors open

for me; all I need to do is work hard and walk through one.”

Opposite page: Veronica Norio ‘13 and Briana Cortez ‘13. This page: (from left) George Lawson, auctioneer; Diana Guardado ‘12, student speaker; Kate Kelly of KPIX, emcee.

Left: (back row, from left) Stephen Lanctot, ICA Board Chairman; Tina Frank, Koret Foundation; Sister Lilly Fitzpatrick, Jack Holland, Koret Foundation; (front row from left) Susan Koret, Koret Foundation; and Diana Guardado ‘12, Gala student speaker.

Right: Bernie Affrunti, Dounya Matar, Natalie Rizzo, Alison

Affrunti, Linda Rizzo, and Abe Matar, enjoying themselves

at the ICA Gala.

Right: Julia and John Francis bidding during the Gala auction with the help of

Elizabeth Garvin, Assistant Director of Development.

Left: Nilza Monroy, Michelle (Carey) Bulen, Barbara Calloway-Smith, Lisa (Feeney) Molloy, Sister John Martin Fixa, O.P., Laura (Leytem) Hameister, Roina (Ocon) Morales, Angela Stanfel (missing from picture), Class of 1981.

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Jeanie Lawson: A Dear Friend to ICA

For the last two years, with a table full of treats and drinks, our gala committee has been meeting at

the home of the one, the only, Jeanie Lawson. Jeanie’s generosity, energy and love for the mission of Immaculate Conception Academy were a gift to our school and we at ICA feel truly blessed that she took us under her experienced wing.

Jeanie came to ICA after learning about our school through Mary Frances Callan, ICA Board Member, and Dick

Jonsen, Jeanie’s brother-in-law. Jeanie hit the ground running, organizing her friends and the friends of her daughter-in-law, Mary Lawson, to join forces and create a beautiful fundraiser for ICA.

Welcoming all with “Hello Darlings,” Jeanie took command of our committee from her head seat at her kitchen table. Each committee member was always prepared to be peppered with Jeanie’s questions. “Where is that in the budget?” or “What is the WOW factor?” she would ask.

Jeanie was determined to make our gala a bigger and better event each year, using years of experience from active involvement with other wonderful organizations such as

Catholic Charities in San Francisco, Little Children’s Aide, St. Stephens Parish School, Mount St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth, St. Ignatius College Prep, Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary Board, Dominican

College and Republican Women Committee of Santa Cruz.

Under Jeanie’s leadership, the budget was kept tight and the ‘wow’ factor large, helping ICA to raise over $415,000 over the last two years. Through her dedication to our mission and experience in event planning, Jeanie took our annual gala to a whole new level and we are forever indebted to Jeanie for adopting ICA.

We will all miss her dynamic and loving spirit as we prepare for our 5th Annual Gala but please know we will continue to ask ourselves WWJD: What Would Jeanie Do?

- Elizabeth Garvin Assistant Director of Development

In Loving Memory of ICA’s Honorary Gala Chair, 2010 & 20112/26/1931 – 11/18/2011

Under Jeanie’s leadership, the budget was kept tight and the ‘wow’ factor large, helping ICA to raise over $415,000 over the last two years.

2011 Gala Committee with Mary Lawson, Jeanie Lawson, and Sister Diane Aruda, O.P. in the front row.

Tech Executive Speaks to Sold-Out Crowd

14 spring 2012

On February 2, 2012, Immaculate Conception Academy hosted its 2nd

Annual Women’s Business Luncheon EDUCATE | EXPERIENCE | EMPOWER at The City Club in downtown San Francisco. The purpose of the event was to honor professional

business women in the Bay Area who serve as role models for the students of ICA and women everywhere.

With a sold-out crowd of 220 guests, ICA was honored to have Betsy Rafael, Vice President Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of a large Silicon Valley tech company, share her experience working in the corporate world. Betsy emphasized “treating others the way you would like to be treated,” as well as highlighting “the importance of diversity in the workplace to access a broader set of viewpoints.”

Paola Lopez ‘12 talked about her experience at ICA and participation in the Corporate Work Study Program. She honored her parents, who attended the event, her supervisor, Laura Young from UCSF, and her fellow ICA students.

Paola told a beautiful story about how her parents have worked hard to provide a quality life for their children. Paola has been greatly inspired by them:

“My parents have come a long way in order for my sister and I to have a good education. My dad always tells me ‘Todo

lo bueno que tu haces, todo los buenos calificaciones que tu hagares, eso es lo que me da ganas de levantarme cada dia para trabajar para tu futuro.’”

In other words, “All the good that you do, all the good grades that you receive, that’s what always gives me the will to

want to wake up everyday and go to work so that you can have a better future.” “I always remember these words from my dad whenever I

feel too tired to do my homework or whenever I think about slacking off.”

Paola’s story, coupled with Betsy’s words of wisdom, left attendees feeling empowered and a part of something big at ICA.

Over 85 companies were represented at the event. Event sponsors included Kaiser Permanente, Union Bank, Stonehouse California Olive Oil, Taft Street Winery, Credo Restaurant, and Nancy and Kyle Kirwan.

- Katie Mayberry, Marketing and Events Specialist

Betsy Rafael speaking at the Women’s Business Luncheon.

photos by Hilary Brodey, Kidspix

Paola’s story, coupled with Betsy’s words of wisdom, left attendees feeling empowered and a part of something big at ICA.

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“All the good that you do, all the good grades that you receive, that’s what always gives me

the will to want to wake up everyday and go to work so that you can have a better future.”

BLOCK and CLIP students with Sister Diane Aruda, O.P., ICA President.

Carol Squires Brandi, Emcee and ICA Board Member.

Norma and Leopoldo Lopez with Paola Lopez ‘12 and Linda Mornell, founder of Summer Search.

Paola Lopez ‘12, student speaker.

Audience listens to Paola speak.

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A Courageous Choice for the FutureHelp make ICA financially self-sustaining for another 130 years. Our campaign is unique. We not only need to raise funds, but we also need to raise awareness in the local and

business communities about our innovative approach to education.

1Without making any physical changes to our campus, ICA can accommodate 400 students. Our Admissions Department has added a new recruiter in order to assure that we welcome 100 new Spartans next school year.

Increase enrollment to 400 students 2

Our Corporate Work Study Program signifi cantly enhances the ICA learning experience for our students. At the same time it contributes substantially toward the cost of an ICA education, allowing the families of students to pay only $2,900 per year. As our enrollment grows, we will need to build additional relationships with corporations and businesses in the Bay Area to sustain our work study program. Our goal of 280 students next year means we will need 63 paying full-time positions; of which we currently have 48.

Increase corporate sponsors – a moving target!

3As our Admissions and Corporate Work Study Departments work tirelessly to spread the word about the exciting educational experience at ICA, we must complete the $13.5 million campaign to make ICA fi nancially sustainable. We have received $8.4 million in gifts and pledges as of May 2012. Gifts from our faithful alumnae and friends not only assist ICA to cover current operating expenses, but also to build the endowment, ensuring that this high-quality, Catholic, college-preparatory education continues to be a San Francisco tradition well into the future.

Complete ‘A Courageous Choice for the Future‛ Please consider making a gift

to ICA in support of our determined student body and dedicated faculty. Your gift is a concrete symbol of your support for our mission and

vision to educate young women to live successful lives.

Contact Elizabeth Garvin for more details: egarvin@icacademy.org;

(415) 824-2052 ext. 32

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Increase corporate sponsors – a moving target!

College BoundICA’s record of 100% college acceptance for

graduating classes continues!

Academy of Art UniversityAlabama A&M UniversityArizona State UniversityBarry UniversityCalifornia State University, Channel IslandsCalifornia State University, East BayCalifornia State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, SacramentoCity College of San FranciscoClark Atlanta UniversityCollege of San MateoConcordia University - PortlandCreighton UniversityDominican University of CaliforniaFairfi eld UniversityFlorida A&M UniversityGonzaga UniversityGrand Canyon UniversityHillsborough Community CollegeHoly Names UniversityLinfi eld CollegeLos Medanos CollegeLoyola Marymount UniversityManhattan CollegeMenlo CollegeNotre Dame de Namur University

Pace University, New York CityPacifi c UniversityPhiladelphia UniversityRegis UniversitySaint Louis UniversitySaint Mary’s College of CaliforniaSaint Peter’s CollegeSan Diego State UniversitySan Francisco State UniversitySan Jose State UniversitySeton Hall UniversitySkyline CollegeSonoma State UniversitySt. John’s University - Queens CampusThe American University of ParisThe University of ScrantonUniversity of California at BerkeleyUniversity of California at DavisUniversity of California at MercedUniversity of California at RiversideUniversity of California at Santa BarbaraUniversity of California at Santa CruzUniversity of PortlandUniversity of San FranciscoUniversity of the Pacifi cWhittier CollegeXavier University

We’re pleased to announce that once again, 100% of ICA’s graduating class has

been accepted into college! Through the dedication of faculty, staff, and students, a college-going culture has been created and successfully maintained. As a result, every Spartan has doors opened to her that wouldn’t otherwise have been. Sixty-two percent of students are the

fi rst in their families to have college as a viable option to improve their future prospects. What’s even more remarkable is that even though ICA students work fi ve business days a month, they are still able to excel in rigorous college preparatory classes. Most students participate in extra-curricular activities on top of all this!

Join with us as we recognize the great work ICA students are doing to walk through the doors of opportunity.

The schools listed below are a few examples of the great institutions our Spartans have been accepted to this year. Congratulations Class of 2012!

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62% of the Class of 2012 will be the fi rst in their families to

attend college!

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While the quest for new sponsors never ends, we are overwhelmed by the

support we’ve received from the Bay Area business community to date. From a standing start a little over three years ago, ICA is now partnered with over 70 organizations. These sponsors range from small professional services practices to large multi-national corporations. They are located in the East Bay, San Francisco and the northern peninsula. Each sponsor

employs anywhere from one to 16 of our students.

The one thing that they all have in common is a desire to help our girls help themselves. These companies

provide the work opportunity which not only funds a student’s ICA education, but also provides exposure to a

professional work environment which is inaccessible to most teenagers. I suspect our sponsors are getting back quite a bit in return. I’ve heard from many supervisors that our girls are professional, prepared and prompt.

Several supervisors have also commented on that certain “spark” our students bring to their work place.

I don’t know if this “spark” has started any fires yet, but it did inspire one of our sponsors (Socius Insurance Services) to introduce the program to colleagues of theirs in the industry. Apparently their testimonial was sufficiently compelling, as Woodruff Sawyer & Company is now signed up as our newest sponsor.

No longer a secret.

- Max Straube Director - Corporate Work Study Program

No Longer San Francisco’s “Best Kept Secret”

photos by Lucy Hernandez

Ariana Chacon, Candace Sanchez, Diana Apoyan, Angela Vaquerano, Jena Lacayo, Class of 2015, during their morning commute.

The one thing that they all have in common is a desire to help our girls help themselves.

Jemm Magaling ‘15, working at Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP.

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Academy of Art UniversityAdda Clevenger SchoolAmerican Diabetes Association

sponsored in partnership with McKesson

Archdiocese of San FranciscoBank of the WestBi-Rite Food Services DistributorsThe Brandi Law FirmBridge Housing CorporationBuchalter NemerCalifornia Pacific Medical Center

sponsored by The SchowFoundation

Catholic Charities CYOsponsored by Gene Bugatto

Catholic Healthcare WestClark ConstructionCoblentz, Patch, Duffy & BassCox, Castle & NicholsonErnst & YoungFirst Republic BankGap, Inc.Heffernan Insurance ServicesInterMuneIteon ConsultingJarvis, Fay, Doporto & GibsonJones DayKaiser PermanenteKeybancKGO-TV ABC 7Kirkland & EllisKorn / Ferry InternationalKPIX CBS 5KPMGLatham & WatkinsLawless & LawlessLorber, Greenfield & PolitoMacFarlane Partners

sponsored in partnership with Elizabeth Woodward & Greg Vilkin

Making Waves Education ProgramMonster CableMorrison FoersterN.F. Stroth & AssociatesNational Multiple Sclerosis SocietyPACT, Inc.PENSCO Trust CompanyPerkins EastmanPhacil

Recurrent EnergyRopes & GraySan Francisco Bicycle Coalition

sponsored by Tom Lockard & Alix Marduel

San Francisco Federal Credit Union

San Francisco Paramedic Association

Socius Insurancesponsored by Frank & Lenore Heffernan

SPCASt. Anthony Immaculate Conception

sponsored by Dewey & LeBeouf, and Buchalter Nemer

St. Francis Memorial HospitalSt. James Elementary School

sponsored by Timothy & Rachel Parker, & Buchalter Nemer

Support for Families of Children with Disabilitiessponsored by Steve & Bunny Fayne

The Nature ConservancyThe Open GroupThe Salvation ArmyUCSF Academic Affairs

UCSF Medical CenterUnion BankVolunteerMatch

sponsored by John Piccetti & Gary DeMartini

Waypoint Real Estate GroupWebcor BuildersWells FargoThe Wine ClubWomen’s Initiative

sponsored by Citigroup & the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael

Woodruff-Sawyer & Company

We are so grateful to our Corporate Sponsors who make education at ICA a possibility for our students!

THANK YOU!!!

2011-2012 Corporate Sponsorsphoto by Lucy H

ernandez

Taylor Mcfarland ‘15 at KGO-TV Studios

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Develop an Android App to sell in the Android Marketplace?

No problem!

For ten weeks, starting on January 30, 2012, several ICA students participated in an intensive

computer programming project. The program, started by Anu Tewary in 2010, aims to increase girls’ interest in computer science and technology careers, and increase their confidence in learning advanced computer science concepts.

Students who participated in the program worked alongside volunteer programmers from Bay Area technology companies to develop an Android app that could potentially be sold in the Android Marketplace. The program teaches students what it is like to work in a “start-up” technology company.

After a few rounds of competition, finalists pitched their concept in downtown San Francisco and April 27. The winners (to be determined after this publication goes to press) will have their app developed by professionals

working alongside the students and released into the market.

Gigi Torres, Math Department Chair at ICA, commented, “Eloisa Mills and I are so excited that 22 of our girls, from freshman to seniors, participated in this amazing program. They were able to work with women currently in the technology field and have learned how to develop an app for the Android using AppInventor, a program developed by Google. The students love to compete with the possibly of having their app marketed for the Android. This was truly a great experience and we have enjoyed working with the girls along with their mentors.”

Aly Applin, Class of 2012, said, “I really enjoyed learning about the realm of technology firsthand from women who are actually working in the field. It was also a great experiennce to learn how to make an app for the Android.”

The program was free and no prior experience in computer programming was necessary. This was Immaculate Conception Academy’s second year participating in the program and it has become a big hit among the students.

Bridging the Great Divide

ICA students competed for the tenth year in a bridge building engineering competition. Working alongside engineers involved with Engineers Alliance for the Arts (EAA), students designed bridges and presented their models to judges at a final competition held at the PG&E Auditorium in San Francisco.

The first year ICA participated it was the only all-girls school in the competition. The Spartans won in every category including ‘Best Overall.” Over the years, ICA students have continued to win their share of awards, and this year they won First and Second places in two different categories along with “Best Overall!”

Math Department Chair Gigi Torres said, “I’m excited about the program because girls get to meet current engineers and learn about engineering in a way that encourages them to pursue the discipline. We need more women in the engineering field.”

Once a week students met with active engineers to plan and build their bridges, the design of which was based

Women in Technology

Vitaliya Moskal ‘14, works with Eloisa Mills, Math Teacher, on her team’s Android app.

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on one of two scenarios. Volunteering at ICA were Laura Whitehurst, engineer at Walter P. Moore; Dave Miller, engineer at Degenkolb; and Brandon Sullivan, engineer at Arup.

Whitehurst, the leader of the ICA volunteer team, specifically requested to be placed with ICA this year. She had worked with Torres in the past and had a positive experience.

“This is a great way for girls to learn how engineering ties into everyday life because it incorporates speaking, writing, and math,” Whitehurst stated.

This was Miller’s first time volunteering with the program. He got involved because he did not have this kind of opportunity in high school and was proud to help provide it to current students. Miller said, “This program helps teach girls about their career

options, that engineering is within their reach.”

Estefania Lopez, ICA Class of 2012, shared, “I love the program. It allows students to work independently and creatively while being guided by the engineers. We can compete and get recognized for our work.” She said that the volunteers were happy, fun, helpful, and approachable. “I used to think engineers didn’t have a life, but I now I realize it’s a good career. It’s incredible to design something that you can see come to reality.”

- Katie Mayberry Marketing and Events Specialist

Melissa Vallecillo ‘12, Paola Lopez ‘12, and Martha Cuevas ‘12, the team who won first place for the Japan scenario and Best Overall.

Courtney Smith ‘14 participates in a human

app demonstration.

Jocelyn Herrera ‘12 working on her team’s

bridge.

Winner of “Best Overall” at EAA competition.

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-- 1944 --Margaret (Mitchell) Prindle and her husband are enjoying spending time with their children and grandchildren. They have taken many trips to Europe from 1981 to 2006.

-- 1947 --Barbara (Hovorka) Gutfeld is happy to report that she has 8 children, 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

-- 1952 --Janet (Cook) Fauss and her husband are still enjoying retirement living up by the Russian River. They are having fun taking cruises and traveling. They now have 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

-- 1955 --Marie (Wolden) Chambers keeps busy by helping her son Anthony and wife, Linda, with twin boys Paul Francis and Patrick Martin, born November 12, 2010.

-- 1960 --It’s time to celebrate our 70th Birthdays! Save-the-date: July 15, 2012, Sunday brunch at the Olympic Club. More information to follow.

-- 1966 --Wanda (Jasinski) Scanlan’s grandson, Jason Scanlan, age 7, has earned his conditional first degree black belt in karate. After 3 months he will get his certified black belt. He is the second youngest to accomplish this at his karate school.

-- 1969 --Dr. Denise Flaherty ‘69 retired in November 2011 and was named “Professor Emeritus” by the Napa County Medical Society.

-- 1971 --Every year during fire season Rebeca Franco ‘71 has the opportunity to travel nationally to communities that are in need of help. She usually delivers incident information to the public but this year, she had a unique

assignment where the focus was education. She traveled to eastern Texas as part of a fire prevention team and had the opportunity to interact with hundreds of students and the general public.

The daughter of Linda (Bieri) Glatt ‘71, Michelle Glatt, was married to Dan Schlingmann on Setember 30, 2011.

--2000 --Leah Del Rosario ‘00 married Andrew Hyun in 2008 and welcomed twin girls in July 2009, Madeline Anne & Samantha Rose.

Anne Del Rosario ‘98 and Leah Del Rosario ‘00 with Leah’s daughters Madeline & Samantha.

Rebeca Franco ‘71, upper right corner, during her visit to Texas. Class of 1981 at their 30th reunion.

See’s Candy certificates are available through the ICA Development Office for $15.20 per pound. Current retail price is $16.90 per pound. Prices have increased.

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Deceased Alumnae

1933 Madalin (Behm) Schurer-Dennin1938 Sister Mary Christopher Brannigan, RSM1941 Adeline (Curran) Jensen 1941 Elsie (Ellsworth) Conklin 1943 Nancy (Lacey) Bogden 1945 June (Hollett) Murray 1945 Audrey (Dingman) Bennett1946 Audrey (Bouckhout) Dempsey1946 Malvina (O’Shea) Farrell1946 Mary Lou (O’Brien) Quinn 1947 Margaret (Bollier) Hogan1947 Maureen Patricia (Curran) Mahoney1950 Lorraine (Byrne) Reed 1951 Sister Laureen Boyle, O.P. 1954 Barbara (Vignati) Norgard 1954 Diane (Nieto) Perez1956 Alice (Jensen) Morrissey1969 Margaret “Peggy” Galli 1967 Patricia (Nichols) Garberick 1983 Ann Marie (Conroy) Barbero

Deceased Family

1940 Sister Mary Christopher Brannigan, RSM, sister of Sister Mary Eileen Brannigan ’40 and Therese (Brannigan) Mulhall ‘531943 Clifford Nilan, husband of Carmela (Saitz) Nilan ‘43. Father of Mary (Nilan) Stasko ‘72 and Regina (Nilan) Connors ‘76.

1945 Virginia Ryan, daughter of Catherine (Anderson) Ryan + ‘451948 Bernard J. Gerigk, husband of Eleanor (Murphy) Gerigk ‘481949 Conley E. Kincheloe, Jr., son of Mary (Nealon) Kincheloe 9, nephew of Agnes (Nealon) Vignolo ’55, Theresa (Nealon) Moore + ‘50 and Ellen (Nealon) Turner + ’53 and cousin of Donna (Babin) Downing ‘86 1949 Dick Davis, husband of Anne (Von Krakau) Davis ‘49 1951 Micheal Hoffhine, brother of Adrienne Lofton ‘50, and former Spartan Mascot1951 Richard “Dick” Trueb, hus band of Charlene (Garric) Trueb ‘511960 Petrina Paton, mother of Patricia (Paton) Cavagnaro ‘60 and Jenny Paton ‘741961 Marge Sarti, mother of Diane (Sarti) Calcagno ‘611964 Thomas H. Rettig, father of Rosemary Rettig ’64 and Colleen Rettig ‘661967 Elizabeth Ann Baiocchi, aunt of Elizabeth Ann (Baiocchi) Parodi ‘671969 Margie Owen, mother of Nancy (O’Connor) Owen ’69 and mother-in-law of Candie (Owen) Whooley ‘71

1972 Cliff Nilan, father of Mary (Nilan) Stasko ‘72 and Regina (Nilan) Connors ‘76.1977 Carmen Stuhler, mother of Theresa (Stuhler) Brown ‘771983 Ann Marie (Barbero), sister of Cathy (Conroy) Kralik ‘771990 Juan “Jon” Elu, father of Amaya (Elu) Coccodrilli ‘902007 Sherry Schkoll, mother of Alicia Schkoll ‘07

Pray For

1950 Dolores Berekholz ‘501951 Kathleen (O’Grady) McKenney ‘51

Correction from Annual Report:

Patricia Wilson ’55, Deborah Witmer, Stephanie Wolff ‘55, Priscilla Wong ’70, Nancy Wright ’48, Barbara Youmans ’54, Sylvia Young ’68, and Bertha Zamora ‘45 were misnamed in ICA’s 2010-2011 Annual Report. We are grateful for the gifts from these women, which place them in the “Friends of ICA Circle.”

In Memoriam

ICA is a school rich in history and proud of its place in the story of San Francisco. Because of this pride, we feature on our Memorial Card the beloved statue of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception which stands outside the convent chapel. This statue is prominently featured in an 1880 picture of Mother Pia and her original community of Sisters. A complete history of the statue is included with each Memorial Card.

Would you like to remember your loved one in a special way? In addition to Memorials, cards are also available for special occasions, birthdays, anniversaries, or illness.

You may order by calling(415) 824-2052 ext. 15, emailing at dmartens@icacademy.org, or visiting us online at www.icacademy.org.

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SAVE THE DATEICA’s 5th Annual Gala

Education That WorksNovember 1, 2012

Grand Hyatt Union SquareSan Francisco

INVITATIONS TO BE MAILED IN SEPTEMBER