Page 60 - Laguna Blanca Magazine Summer 2018

A ROARING

G OOD

T I M E

LAGUNA

BLANCA

SCHOOL

2018 SPRING

BENEFI T

The ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara was transformed on April 28 Together, including sponsorships, the 2018 Spring Benefit net over a
into a 1920s supper club as nearly 300 Laguna friends––many of them half million dollars. “Our community’s generosity allows Laguna to operate
sparkling in 20s garb––came together in celebration of community at the at its fullest capacity and continue to provide the excellent education and the
annual spring benefit. “There was a generous outpouring of support by strong foundation our students deserve,” says Head of School Rob Hereford.
current parents, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents, former trustees, new While such productions are truly the heartfelt result of hundreds of people in
families, and faculty and staff who raised their paddles and cheered for the community, the evening would not have been possible without the vision
Laguna,” says the school’s Director of Development Marcy Jacobs. of Event Chairs Tiffany Pelletier and Valerie Rice. Committed to creating an
With KEYT-TV broadcaster John Palminteri as emcee and Alicia event focused on community and friendship, they championed the way we
Wilson ’90 as auctioneer, this year’s event included a special paddle-raise all come together in hard times. One of the ways they achieved this was
LAGUNA BLANCA MAGAZINE the Gainey family. The night also featured a silent auction, a student band community. This book included a collection of messages of thanks, art, and
by creating a Gratitude Book that was given to each member of the school
for faculty and staff professional development, with donations matched by
thoughtful reflections, allowing Laguna to express gratitude and support for
performance, priceless student artwork for bid—created with Laguna parent
its favorite teachers, local businesses, and leaders in our community.
and artist Russell Young—and a captivating video highlighting Laguna’s
academic programs such as the Internet of the Things, Science Research,
58 and TEDx, as well as the arts and athletic programs.

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