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which influenced her fervor of OLP and Mr. Baker’s interest in supporting San Diego’s only all-girls’ school. Their generosity, leadership, and dedication have touched the lives of thousands of OLP students and alumnae. Once again, at a pivotal moment in the school’s history, Mr. Baker has joined in renovating and constructing facilities that will transform the learning environment for OLP students. As one of the leaders in the OLP community, alongside Ann Navarra ‘63, he is making things happen. With Mr. Baker’s commitment of $1.5 million to Boundless: The Campaign for OLP, they will erect a new 20,000-square-foot academic building that dramatically elevates how girls learn while developing their artistic abilities. Ann Navarra graduating OLP in 1963 Bob Baker in 1953 To celebrate his gift, OLP will name the newest building on campus after their beloved Catholic Saint, the St. Thérèse Learning Center and Performing Arts Complex. The St. Thérèse Learning Center and Performing Arts Complex will include a multi-purpose theatre and performing arts classrooms to accommodate the thriving programs in dance, orchestra, drama and choral, as well as special performances, cheer practice and so much more. It will also feature a 5,000-square-foot library and learning center, which will be the hub for learning on campus and the largest classroom providing a collegiate-level library experience, digital research and technology capabilities, adaptive space for presentations and break-out collaboration. It will also provide comfortable quiet study nooks and separate meeting rooms. ART GALLERY, TOURS & BOUTIQUE Featuring artwork from Raul Anguiano EVENT COMMITTEE Patricia Alvarez de los Cobos, Alma Beltran, Luz Elena Gomez, Debbie Espe, Paola Morris, Laura Reinert, Suzy Villegas For more information visit give.sharp.com/stateoftheart OLP is incredibly grateful to Ms. Navarra and Mr. Baker. Their support has provided boundless opportunities for young women for generations to come. Learn more at www.aolp.org. MARCH 2019 | GBSAN.COM 37