Revelry Program Diamond Gala 2016 | Page 4

75 A 1940 - 2015 Letter from the President Dear Friends of St. Francis Catholic High School, Welcome to our Revelry Diamond Jubilee, a celebration of the 75th Anniversary of St. Francis Catholic High School, and the tenth year of our Revelry Auction Gala! This evening celebrates the legacy of St. Francis and commitment to our mission and educational ministry. Our hardworking Revelry chairs, Maria Reid Vail ’82 and Diane Geremia McLaughlin ’82 forged a lifelong friendship at St. Francis more than thirty years ago as Troubadours - the “Winnie the Pooh and Tiggers!” Today, they join together demonstrating the lasting relationships fostered at SFHS and their commitment to service as parents of current Troubies - Christina ’19 and Jacqueline Vail ’17, and Megan McLaughlin’16. Their time as Troubadours, just like that of their daughters, is “Four years that last a lifetime!” The Revelry Committee has worked tirelessly over the last several months to prepare for this spectacular evening having poured incredible time, creativity, and passion into every detail of the celebration. We extend a special thank you and recognition to our Presenting Sponsors Katina Rapton (Lexi Karres ’17) and John E. Cook, Jr. in memory of Sandra Geary Cook ’54 (Cathleen Cook Asmann ’79 and Laura Cook ’81). Through the generosity of our Revelry guests, the “Hands Up for Troubies” items over the years have enhanced educational programs and our beautiful campus. This year we continue the opportunity to raise a paddle to provide a much needed facelift to the heart of our campus - Serra Court. As the breaking of bread brings us together as a faith community, our outdoor environment should draw us together and enhance our gathering. With the completion of our state-of-the-art dining hall, we will enhance Serra Court with additional seating for outdoor gathering, community celebration, and for play time. On behalf of the young Troubies who benefit from your generosity, the faculty and staff of St. Francis - partners in educating your daughters, I offer my sincerest gratitude. You help provide a life-changing experience, offering opportunities to know God, appreciate their unique gifts and talents, and understand their responsibilities in the world and be of service to others. With your support, “St. Francis graduates young women who change the world.” In the Spirit of Pax et Bonum, Margo Reid Brown ’81 President 4 5900 E A • S, CA 95819 • 916.452.3461 • F 916.452.1591 • ..