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LAGUNA BLANCA SCHOOL

You’re an associate at Santa Barbara’s premier law 
firm, Price, Postel & Parma, a devoted wife and 
mother of three. What made you decide to take on 
the role of president of Laguna’s Alumni Council?

When I left Boston to return to Santa Barbara in 
2005,Itriedtoevaluatethethingsthatweremost
important to me that had made a big impact on my 
life. As a “Laguna Lifer,” this school undoubtedly 
helped shape who I have become. It means a great 
deal to me to be able to give back to a school that 
gave me so much. When I returned, I jumped in 
and started helping with the auction, serving as the 
alumni representative to the Board, and helping lead 
the Planned Giving Committee.  

As a Laguna parent (Cyanne ’25), with two more 

on the way: Maritt (4) and Catherine (2), I have a 
vested interest in ensuring that the school excels 
and stays strong for future generations. In addition, 
I believe it’s very important to teach my children 
to give back and to try and make a difference with 
organizations they care about. Now that they’re 
getting older, they can see me putting in the time and 
energy to make their school an even more amazing 
place to grow, learn, and blossom. That’s a very 
rewarding experience.

What’s it like returning to Laguna as a parent?

It’s amazing to come full circle and see my daughter 
play on the same lawn ... perform in the same theater 
... and learn from some of the same teachers I had 
while studying here. It’s helped me appreciate my 
education and time spent at Laguna in an entirely 
new way. In fact, after I graduated, the further 
removed I was from Laguna, the more I realized how 
unique and valuable my experience here had been. 
The relationships I developed with my teachers were 
incredibly special to me and played an integral role 
in shaping my academic path and, ultimately, my 
career choice. I often think of my former English 
teacher, Dr. Larry Miller, and how he continued to 
serve as a mentor. As a parent, I look forward to my 
children experiencing those kinds of relationships 
and becoming the very best people they can be, 
thanks to the nurturing, supportive, and encouraging 
environment here at Laguna. 

MEET ALUMNI 

COUNCIL 

PRESIDENT  

KRISTEN VOGEL 

BLABEY ’95

This year, Laguna welcomes 
Kristen Vogel Blabey ’95 as president 
of the school’s Alumni Council. She 
recently sat down with us to discuss 
why she chose to volunteer her time 
at Laguna and her hopes for further 
expanding alumni programs this 
coming year.

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