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Annual Report 2016-2017

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Table of Contents

Aquinas High School Annual Report 2016-2017

Administration Most Reverend Gerald R. Barnes,

Bishop of the Diocese of San Bernardino

Patricia Vesely, Superintendent

Dr. Jim Brennan, President

Mr. Chris Barrows, Principal

Mr. Ron Simmons, Assistant Principal

Discipline and Student Services

Miss Amanda Egan, Assistant Principal

Academics

Mr. Chris Ybarra, Athletic Director

Mrs. Brandi Williford, Director of Events

and Public Relations

Mr. Ray Reyes, Director Student

Activities

Ms. Gina Horton, Chair, Campus Ministry

Team

President’s Message 3

Aquinas Community Highlights 4-5

Capital Campaign 6-7

Fundraising Events Report 8-10

Financial Report 11-13

2016-2017Donor List 14-15

“WE FORM THROUGH EDUCATION,

YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN AS

LEADERS IN THE LIGHT AND THE

TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL.”

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School year 2016-2017 was another great year for Aquinas.

Coming off the anniversary year spirit was high and enthusiasm

was great. Continued improvements were seen throughout the

school. The Academic Council continued its on-going work of

providing the very best curriculum to prepare our students for

college. The on-going use of the iPad technology, the further

initiation of the block schedule and the implementation of new

course offerings provided the excellent opportunity for student

growth.

Athletics are always a favorite of the students and this year they

were definitely thrilled with the performances of our teams, both

boys and girls. Just about every team progressed to the CIF playoffs

with the football team getting to the championship game only to

lose by one point in the closing moments. With the performances of this year and the returning

athletes, the 17-18 season should be quite an interesting one for most teams. Win or lose we are

proud of our student athletes.

Of the most importance to us is the spiritual formation of the students. Through the leadership

of the Campus Ministry Program, the Religion classes and the support of the faculty. We are

grateful for the opportunities that have been developed for the students and parents. Our

mission challenges us to form these young men and women to be leaders in the light and truth

of the Gospel of Jesus and that is what we are doing are best to do.

Like last year, there will be many activities and loads of occasions for Alumni and friends to

become engaged with Aquinas. The Homecoming Game and the Holy War should be

exceptionally exciting this year. As usual we will have an Alumni Zone prepared for the

Alumni that make it to Homecoming.

While in 2016-2017 we began to build. In 2017-2018 we will see the hopes and dreams of the

new Performing Arts Center rise up. We have lived through the construction phase and now

anxiously await the time when we will be able to enjoy these new buildings. What a blessing to

have the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Shea Family Charities and our loyal supporters.

We are most grateful for the on-going support of the Aquinas Alumni and Friends. Without

your support, the great students of this area might not have the Aquinas experience which can

certainly prepare them for their next step in their career.

Many thanks for all that you do for these deserving students. I hope to see you on campus soon.

My prayers and best wishes

Dr. Jim Brennan

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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AQUINAS COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Academics One Aquinas junior named National

Merit Scholarship qualifier

4 AP Scholars, 1 AP Scholar with

Honors

83 graduating seniors

98% of graduating seniors from the

Class of 2017 are college bound

65% are going to four year colleges,

33 % are going to two year colleges,

and 2% trade schools

Aquinas offers three Academy

programs: Healthcare, Law, and

Engineering. The academies include

a four-year course of study,

independent research and internships.

Introduced Naviance, a college and

career readiness software program for

the entire student body

Campus Ministry All freshman, sophomores, and juniors

attended class retreats

Nearly 50 juniors and seniors participated

in a week long Kairos retreat

Mass was celebrated twice a week for

sports and ASB in the morning. The entire

school community gathered for monthly

all-school Masses

Students participated once a month in

Vicariates; small faith sharing groups

Campus ministry team led on campus

retreats for 8th grade partner school

students

Held 3 community wide prayer services

Campus Ministry team developed a retreat

team

$2 million was earned in College

Scholarship by the class of 2017

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AQUINAS COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Athletics 4 student athletes received a full or

partial scholarship to play sports at the

collegiate level

12 of the 17 athletic teams made CIF

playoffs, including Football, who was

2016 CIF Runner Up

3 Athletes were voted Ambassador

League Player of the Year– Branden

Rankins (Jr.) Football, Madison Ybarra

(Jr.) Girls Basketball, and Bobbieann

Pratt (Fr.) Softball

Second annual sports Hall of Fame

Induction of Glenn Ohaeri ‘02, Elaine

Macias– Williams (Duag )‘01, Coach

Jack Henley, and the 1969 Boys

basketball team

Service All students participated in a one day of

service throughout the community

ASB leaders collected canned goods and

non– perishables to give to local elementary

students going on Christmas break who do

not have food to eat

Students participated in a pajama drive for

children receiving treatment at Loma Linda

Children’s Hospital

ASB hosted a Leadership Camp, working

with local partner schools to teach them

leadership skills to use at their schools

$2,500+raised by

the student body in the

16-17 school year for

charitable giving

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROJECT

The 2016-2017 school year culminated with major progress on the building campaign. Phase

II of the Aquinas-Gogo Gymnasium broke ground and is near completion with the lobby

addition. The San Manuel Performing Arts Center has quickly taken shape of the past year

and is slated to be completed in the spring of 2018.

The final piece of the building project is the administration building, which broke ground

during the 2016-2017 school year and should be completed by the end of 2017.

A Special Thank You to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

and Shea Family Charities for their support

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROJECT

Our Generous Supporters Mr. Gary Aguilar

Agustine Foundation

Anonymous Donor

Ave Maria Catholic Donations

Most Reverand Bishop Gerald Barnes Mr. Anthony Bellanca

Mr. John Berndt

Dr. and Mrs. Frank Bott

Mr. Dan Boyle

Ms. Rose Brancacio

Mr. Jeff Breiten

Mr. Colin Brennan

Dr. and Mrs. Jim Brennan

Ms. Jean Bulinski

Burrtec

Mr. Bo Burton Ms. Lucille Calianno

Mr. Dennis Canaday

Mr. William Canavan

Dr. and Mrs. Alan Cascio

Mr. Paul Cascio

Mr. Anthony Casmus

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

Mr. Charles Cervantes

Classes of 1967,68,69 &70

Mrs. Jane Cocchia

Ms. Anita Comeau Mr. Matthew Conte

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dainko

Ms. Irene DeAmbrogio

Mr. and Mrs. James Deermer

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Dillon

Discover Financial Services

Mr. Thomas C. Dowlan

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duran

Edison International - Silicon Valley

Community Foundation Edison Int’l

Edu-Care Inc. Mr. Thomas Eichenberg

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Enriquez

Jerry Frieling

Fidelity Charitable Group

Mr. Richard Franke

Mr. Robert Gericke

Mr. and Mrs. CW Gilluly

Mr. and Mrs. Walt Goggin

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gogo Ms. Robin Gonzalez

Dr. Andrew Grimes

Ms. Teresa G. Harbaugh

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harp

Mr. John A. Hartford

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Hellwig

Mr. Nicholas Herlick

Mr. Michael M. Hertel

Mrs. Loretta Holstein

Dr. Wayne Hubert

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Izen Mr. Steven Johnson

Ms. Marjorie Jorgensen

Ms. Marjorie Falce

Mr. John Kashuba

Knights Ladies

Knights of Columbus Council 4488

Kroger Grocery Store

Mr. Andrew Kruk

Mrs. Sally Lambert

Mr. Bob Lastoskie

Mr. Bill Lemann Mr. Guangling Li

Mr. Manuel Llopart

Mr. Luis Luna

Mr. Errol Mackzum

Mr. Mark Martinez

Mr. Tim McKeon

Mr. and Mrs. Dan McPeck

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mineo

Fr. William Mooney

Mr. Joseph Moore

Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Moyce Mr. Bernard Murphy

Mrs. Bonnie Murphy

Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson

Mrs. Lorretta Olmstead

Judge Delbert Oros

Mr. Jerry Paresa

Paul D. Ware Charitable Foundation

Paul Ware Family Foundation

Mrs. Theresa Pesta Mr. and Mrs. Mark Plonski

Mr. Tim Postiff

Powell International Education

Mr. Perry Pugno

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quevedo

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ramirez

Mr. James Ramos

Rancho Santa Fe Foundation

Mrs. Rosemary Rea

Mr. James Reaghard

Mrs. Patricia Reisch Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Reitsam

Mrs. Diane Remy

Mr. Michael Riddell

Mr. Richard Riddell

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Dr. Paul Saarinen

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sarpy

Shea Family Charities

Mrs. Wanda Shingler

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mr. John Smith Target Corporation

Mrs. Carrie Tate

Mrs. Lacey Tello

Prof. Michael Turelli

United Way California Capital Region

Dr. Guillermo Valenzuela

Mr. Alfred Vasquez

Mr. Richard Weening

Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

Mr. and Mrs. David Widdicombe

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williford Mr. Jeffrey Wiens

William H. Hannon Foundation

Mrs. Joan Wilson

Mr. Bais Yaakov

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Zamora

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BEACH PARTY CASINO NIGHT

Our Annual Casino Night is an annual fundraiser where guests enjoy a delicious catered

buffet by alumna Valerie Carlone ‘03 of VC Personal Chef , gambling and live and silent

auctions. The room was decorated by an alumni parent, Sandy Sandoval of JZ Party Charm

and lighting and sound by alumni parents, Jim and Sue Enkosky of Sky Productions.

Our 2017 Beach Party Casino Event raised $28,000. Proceeds from the evening went

directly to support the students of Aquinas High School.

Thank you to all the staff, volunteers and especially donors who made this happen!

A Special Thank You to Our Generous

Event Sponsors

Sand Castle Sponsor $1500 Mr. and Mrs. John Ware

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Duro

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Carlone

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lemann

Surfs Up Sponsor $1000 Mr. Michael Riddell

Dr. Guillermo Valenzuela

Aquinas Family and Friends

Sponsor

Mr. and Dr. Jeff Wiens

$28,000 to support Aquinas Students

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25TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

In its 25th year, the Aquinas Golf Classic, 85 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day of golf at the

Arrowhead Country Club and a fabulous silent auction and dinner.

Through the generosity of our sponsors,

golfers and guests, $12,000 was raised to

benefit technology for students.

Our Generous Sponsors

Dinner Sponsor Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lemann

Golf Cart Sponsor Mrs. Patricia Fischer

Drink Cart Sponsor Mr. and Mrs. John Ware

EPI Construction

Tee Sign Sponsor Mr. and Dr. Jeffrey Wiens

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bonadiman

Mrs. Karin Hatami

$12,000 towards Technology

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SCHOLARSHIP DINNER

Our 20th Annual Scholarship Dinner was an evening to honor our Distinguished Alumni with all

proceeds from the evening supporting tuition assistance for students. We have been blessed with

several of our Aquinas families and friends making these students’ dream of an Aquinas education

come true. This year we were honored

by ten donors who committed to full

sponsorships of students to cover their

tuition.

This year’s Distinguished Alumni recipients were, Mr. Thomas A. Ashton ‘62 (posthumously

awarded), Ms. Barbara Malouf ‘81, Mr. Ted Alejandre ‘82, Ms. Nydia Duenez ‘03 and Fr. Timothy

VanZee ‘03. In addition to our distinguished alumni, the St. John Bosco Award was presented to

Mrs. Patricia Fischer for all her generous support of Aquinas High School over the years.

A Special Thank You to Our Generous

Aquinas Ambassador

Sponsor

Mrs. Patricia Fischer

Judge Cynthia Ludvigsen

Falcon’s Sponsor Mr. and Dr. Jeffrey Wiens

Wine Sponsor Mr. and Mrs. Frank

Quevedo

$91,278 raised for Scholarships $70,000 of that was in full Sponsored

Scholarships from 10 donors

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FINANCIAL REPORT 2016-2017

Fiscal Year 2016-2017 was a challenging one. Enrollment was strong but not as strong as we

anticipated. That was coupled by the fact that the need for financial aid was the largest we have

ever had. An enrollment of 420 students was a good one for Aquinas, but we had hoped for 440.

The economy was identified as a primary reason for less enrollment. However, our international

enrollment held strong and greatly aided our efforts. Forty-eight international students were

welcomed to Aquinas.

As you look at this year’s Financial Report it will be a bit deceiving because all donations need to

be included. We have and will address the building project in another place but some of its figures

by policy appear here. We are nowhere near as rich as the report would indicate. We are, however,

moving forward financially, not being rich but meeting our financial demands.

The significant factor in our financial situation was the growing need for financial aid for qualified

students. We have some very deserving local young students that we are working very hard to help.

Over 60% of our local students qualified for financial aid. The amount of aid granted was over

$700,000 to these deserving students. We work diligently to help these students so that they are

able to move on to receive a college education after Aquinas.

Fundraising events are still a significant part of our financial plan and our community building

activities. The Casino Night, Golf Tournament and the Alumni Scholarship Dinner were able to

gross over $250, 000. The SCRIP program is included in this. We are grateful to all who support

these important events.

Third source funding will continue to be a necessity in the financial success of Aquinas.

Foundations such as the San Manuel Band of Indians, the Shea Family Charities, the Hannon

Foundation, the Fontana Foundation of Hope and the St. Augustine Foundation are very much

appreciated for their support. However, our need goes beyond these generous organizations.

Core to the success of a third source funding program is the alumni and friends of a school.

Aquinas still continues to grow in this area. We have twelve students receiving full scholarships

from alumni and friends of Aquinas and others who receive partial scholarships. The point of

noting this is to say thank you to all donors of Aquinas. We have been blessed with a couple of

large donations and recipient of on-going donations. There are a growing number who have chosen

to donate on a monthly basis. It may be $25 or more but it is all important and all greatly

appreciated. Thank you to all who care about the students of Aquinas and have stepped forward to

enable them to continue their success in school.

Aquinas is moving forward. Your support is important and appreciated. Your contributions help us

to reach out to students who might not otherwise have access to a Catholic education.

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FINANCIAL REPORT 2016-2017

Tuition and Fees37%

Donations and Scholarships

51%

General Income3%

Student Services6%

Fundraising3%

Revenue

Total Instructional

35%

Total Administrative

6%

Operating Expense

50%

Student Services8%

Fundraising1% Expenses

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FINANCIAL REPORT 2016-2017

Aquinas High

Enrollment-students: 412

Acct codes:

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Per Student Total

Assets

1005-1080 Cash Accounts 5,133 $ 2,114,883

1210/1290 Accounts Receivable 227 93,540

1301-1309 Endowments 3,873 $ 1,595,575

1610-1691 Fixed Assets (net of depreciation) 10,625 $ 4,377,604

Total Assets $ 19,858 $ 8,181,602

Liabilities and Net Assets

Liability Accounts

2301-2321 Accounts payable / Accrued payroll 439 $ 180,872

2548-2590 Deferred Revenue 1,737 715,551

2320 Loan payable -

Total liabilities $ 2,176 $ 896,423

3100-3200 Net Assets $ 17,682 $ 7,285,179

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 19,858 $ 8,181,602

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

Per Student Total

Income

4100 Tuition & Fees (net of discount) 7,043 $ 2,901,830

4200 Special Funding & donations 9,988 4,115,170

4410-4550 Student Services & Activities 1,028 423,633

4630-4640 Fundraising Income 607 250,036

4310-4320 Other Income 444 183,123

Total Income $ 19,111 $ 7,873,792

Expenses

5110-5180 Instruction Expense 4,990 2,055,974

5210-5270 Admin Expense 1,002 412,958

5310-5350 Operating cost 8,924 3,676,582

5410-5550 Student Services/Activities Expense 1,235 508,724

5630-5710 Fundraising Expense 184 75,876

Total Expenses $ 16,335 $ 6,730,114

Net Excess (deficit) $ 2,776 $ 1,143,678

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Donors 2016-2017 Many thanks to all our supporters. We also receive in-kind gifts that we value greatly.

AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL DONOR LIST

$1million or More San Manuel Band of Mission Indi-

ans

Shea Family Charities

$250,000 to $500,000 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gogo

$50,000 to $99,999 Enko Systems

Sky Productions

$10,000 to $49,999 Anonymous Donor

Fontana Foundation of Hope

William H. Hannon Foundation

Mr. Bill Lemann

Mr. Jack Long

Ms. Summer Fawn Ramos

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rodriguez

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Scafiddi

Mr. Richard Weening

$5,000 to $9,999 Edu-Care Inc.

Mrs. Patricia Fischer

Mrs. Linda McMillan

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quevedo

Mr. and Mrs. Armando Ramos

Mr. Michael Riddell

Mr. Richard Riddell

Dr. and Mrs. John Steinmann

Mr. Eric Steinmann

West Coast Equity Builder

$1,000 to $4,999 Donor Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. James (Ed) Ballard

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bonadiman

Dr. and Mrs. Jim Brennan

Mr. and Mrs. John Butler

Mr. Joseph Callanan

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Carlone

Dr. and Mrs. Jack Carlson

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

Court Immaculate Conception #1454

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cruikshank

Mr. Edward Dainko

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Dillon

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Duro

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Duro

Edison International

EPI Construction

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Estrella

Ms. Catherine Fischer

Ms. Karen Fischer

Mr. and Mrs. CW Gilluly

Hafif Family Foundation

Imac Construction

Mr. Casey Kasprzyk

Knights of Columbus Council 4488

Mr. Guangling Li

Mr. Robert Maciel

Mike Roquet Construction, INC.

Fr. William Mooney

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pesta

Mrs. Patricia Reisch

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sarpy

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Silvius

Mr. and Mrs. John Ware

Mr. and Dr. Jeffrey Wiens

Mrs. Joan Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ybarra

$250 to $999 Dr. Theodore Alejandre

Mrs. Thelma Alvarez

Mr. Robert Bachman

BHI, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Frank Bott

Mr. Dan Boyle

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

Court Good Shepherd #1930

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

Court Our Lady of Peace #1306

Mr. Alson Chao

Ms. Lori Ciabattini

Mr. and Mrs. David Colella

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dainko

Mr. Ricson Dakanay

Dayton Superior

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Didier

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duran

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Finneran

Mr. Mark Gardner

Mr. Robert Gericke

Mrs. Karin Hatami

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hellwig

Mr. Nicholas Herlick

Mr. Michael Hertel

Ms. Ronna Kivisto

Knights Ladies

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kubitza

Ms. Barbara Malouf

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McConnell

Ms. Patricia Morrissey

Dr .and Mrs. Andrew Moyce

Mr. and Mrs. Tim O'Malley

Mr. Del Oros

Padilla Tire & Auto Repair, Inc.

Mr. Nicholas E Paramo

Mr. Chuck Poyle

Mr. Allen Pryor

Mrs. Arlene Ragan

Renovis Surgical Technologies

Mr. .and Mrs. Abraham Rivera

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Robert

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Roquet

Mr. Freddie Roybal

Mr. Chuck Street

Mr. Scott Tropio

Mr. Brendan Walsh

Mr. Kevin Wenclewicz

Mr. and Mrs. David Widdicombe

Up to $249

ADA Solutions

Mr. Matthew Adams

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Aguilar

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Albert

Ms. Monica Alejandre

Mrs. Jennifer Amori

Mr. George Anagnostopoulos

Athletic Field Specialists

Ave Maria Catholic Donations

Mr. Allan Bacon

Mr. Chris Barrows

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beckley

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bees

Mr. Anthony Bellanca

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bethel

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brusig

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Burton

Mr. Teofilo Camposano

Mr. Donald Carlson

Mr. David Chavez Jr.

Ms. Lois Chisolm

Mr. Roger Clark

Mr. Austin Conley

Mr. and Mrs. Ismael Cordova

Miss Rina Dakanay

Ms. Grace Daly

Miss Anne Marie Dillon

Mr. Nicholas Dillon

Miss Nydia Duenez

Ms. Amanda Egan

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Enriquez

Mr. C. Steven Figueroa

Ms. Debbie Ford

Ms. Lorraine Garcia-Teague

Mr. and Mrs. Walt Goggin

Mr. Jeffrey Gonzales

Dr. Andrew Grimes

Mr. and Mrs. James Halbrook

Miss Trisha Harrison

Mr. and Mrs. John Hatton

Ms. Meechy Hawkins

Miss Gina Horton

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hotetz

Mr. Richard Johnson

Mr. Dave Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. George Kam

Mr. Jonathan Keck

Mr. Larry Kennedy

Ms. Meagan Kevari

Ms. Mary Kounas

Mr. Andrew Kruk

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kumler

Mr. Mrs. John Lawrence

Mr. Manuel Llopart LLR Inc.

Lyons Manufactoring

Mrs. Elaine Macias-Williams

Miss Megan Scafiddi

Ms. Philomena Mark

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Markley

Mr. and Mrs. Dutton Miller

Mr. Scot Neudorff

Ms. Gabriela Norris

Mr. and Mrs.Alfred Ochoa

Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Page

Mrs. Renee Paramo

Mr. Jerry Paresa

Mr. Michael Perez

Ms. Tracey Peters

Mr. Robert Pfeffer

Ms. Michelle Philo

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Plonski

Dr. Perry Pugno

Dr. Paul Reisch

Mrs. Jill Romano

Mrs. Michelle Ruvolo

Mr. Raymond Sanchez

Mrs. Pamela Sauer

Mr. Anthony Scafiddi

Mr. and Mrs. William Seltz

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Serros

Ms. Linda Seymour

Dr. and Mrs. Shahrokh Shabahang

Mr. Ron Simmons

Ms. Diana Silvas

Ms. Shauna Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith

Solo Precision Inc.

Mr. William Soqui

Speciality Tools & Fastner Dist. St. Bernardine Medical Center Fndn.

Mr. Anthony Stoffel

Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor

United Way

Mr. and Mrs. David Vaca

Ms. Heidi Walker

Mr. and Mrs. Danny Webster

Mrs. Marina Wetzel

Mr. Henry Widdicombe

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Williams

Mr. Dennis Wilson

Mr. Phillip Woods

Mrs. Toni Woods

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Worthington

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