Past Events Photos

Santa Clara Valley Event

Alumnae and friends of Presentation who live in the Santa Clara Valley came together at Presentation High School, San Jose, for an afternoon of conversation, meeting Sisters, and renewing Presentation ties on Sunday, March 7, 2010.

The alumnae and friends were greeted by Kristin Cooke Schneider, a San Jose alumna and now the Alumnae Director for the high school, as well as Sister Pam Chiesa, President of the Sisters of the Presentation, and Helen Harwood, Director of Alumnae and Director of Development for the Sisters.  Kristin gave the guests a tour of the school as part of the afternoon’s activities.

Proceeds from the day went to support the Sisters Retirement Fund

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Presentation Honors 2010

Over eighty Presentation alumnae, friends, family members, and Sisters celebrated three extraordinary women during the Third Annual Presentation Honors luncheon on Sunday, January 31, 2010.

The honorees this year are Nadine Calliguri, Presentation High School, San Francisco, Class of 1958, Katherine Grange Atkinson, Presentation High School, Berkeley, Class of 1964, and Lucy Padilla Gonzalez, Our Lady of Loretto High School, Los Angeles, Class of 1954.

Sister Pam Chiesa, President of the Sisters of the Presentation, reminded the gathering that these alumnae were chosen for their achievements in their professions, community service, and commitment to the values taught to them during their educations by the Sisters of the Presentation. 

When presented with their awards, each woman spoke of her fond memories of her high school experience, but also of the deep appreciation each felt for the quality of their academic education, the nurturing of relationships, the values and the sense of service each received from the Sisters and lay teachers at each school.

 

Katherine Grange Atkinson

Nadine Calliguri

Lucy Padilla Gonzalez

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Golf Tournament

A full field of golfers enjoyed a beautiful day at the Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame on Friday, October 16, 2009.  Plan on joining us for the next Tournament – our 42nd! -- on October 1, 2010.

The Tournament includes a delicious awards dinner after the play is over. 
One highlight of the dinner is the benefit drawing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another Magical Day in Hollywood

Presentation alumnae and friends gathered for the third Southern California outing at Magic Castle,
Hollywood, on Sunday, September 20, 2009.

The day included a gourmet brunch and three magic shows!
Guests could also tour the Castle to view the exhibits and memorabilia that celebrate the history of magic.

Founders Club Tea

Nearly one hundred and thirty guests gathered for the annual tea which honors Founders Club donors and introduces Alumnae Scholarship Winners to the Presentation community on Sunday, August 23, 2009.

Also honored at the Tea was this year’s Legacy Leader, Lorraine Denegri D’Elia.  Each year, a Legacy Leader is recognized for his or her financial and service contributions over a period of years to the Sisters of the Presentation.

Lorraine D’Elia is an alumna of Presentation High School, San Francisco, Class of 1952, and over the years has been a faithful contributor of time, talent, and treasure to the ministries and life of the Sisters of the Presentation.  “Lorraine’s commitment, dedication, love and support of the Sisters of the Presentation, their mission, ministries, and the Presentation alumnae has a long and stellar history,” noted Helen Harwood, Director of Development and Director of Alumnae, in the program for the Tea.  In 2008, Lorraine became an Associate of the Sisters of the Presentation.

On behalf of the Sisters of the Presentation, Sister Pam Chiesa, PBVM, President of the Sisters of the Presentation thanked the Founders Club members for their financial support over the past calendar year and noted that they share the values of generosity, education, and ministry.

In appreciation for their support, Each Founders Club donor was given a certificate from Greensburg Wind Farm in Greensburg, Kansas, which aids in creating sustainable energy sources.  The projects supported reduce dependence on fossil fuels for production of electricity and reduce other greenhouse gas emissions.

Eleven of the thirteen Alumnae Scholarship winners were present at the Tea.  This year, the Alumnae Scholarship Committee agreed to fund more applicants than usual in response to the difficult economic times many families are facing this year and also as a support to Catholic high schools which are also facing lower enrollments due to the economic downturn.

 

Alumnae Gather in Citrus Heights

A small but enthusiastic group of alumnae gathered at the El Dorado Hills home of May Cooney Barisone, Presentation High School, San Francisco, Class of 1972, on Sunday, August 2, 2009.

May’s hospitality and the beautiful weather made for a lovely afternoon event to share memories and to catch up on alumnae’s lives.

Many thanks to May and her husband, Tom, for their generous hospitality.

 

 

 

 
 

1950s and 1960s Alumnae Event

Nearly one hundred alumnae from the Classes of the 1950s and 1960s attended the Welcome Back Reunion held at the old Presentation High School, San Francisco building on Sunday, July 12, 2009.  Every class during those two decades was represented by at least one alumna.

The informal day gave alumnae a chance to visit with classmates and other alumnae, tour the school building, and enjoy the buffet refreshments.

 
 
 

East Bay Alumnae Event

East Bay alumnae and friends of Presentation gathered on Sunday, May 3, 2009, at the family home of Sister Gloria Loya, PBVM, Presentation High School, Berkeley, Class of 1962.

Guests enjoyed conversation, renewing schools ties, and a delicious pizza lunch!

 

 

 

 

Presentation Honors 2009

Alumnae gathered for the Second Annual Presentation Honors at the Patio Espanol on Sunday, January 18, 2009.