REPORT
ON
ST.MARY'S SCHOOL
2025-2026
Philanthropy
St. Mary's Benefit Dinner & Gala
Our community came together in spectacular fashion on March 28, 2026, as nearly 300 guests gathered at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort for the Hearts for Blue & Gold Benefit Dinner and Gala. The evening began with a reception featuring an eye-catching ice sculpture, community curated auction offerings, live entertainment, and signature cocktails that invited guests to connect and celebrate.
That energy carried into the ballroom, where a three-piece marching band escorted guests into an elegant ballroom glowing with candlelight and beautifully decorated in St. Mary’s signature blue and gold. During dinner, guests enjoyed a heartfelt keynote from beloved alumna Kaylin Martin (Class of 2014), who shared how athletics played a meaningful role in shaping her journey as a successful high school and collegiate athlete. The evening continued with an auction—an inspiring show of support for St. Mary’s—and concluded with an all-out dance party.
Together, our community raised more than $1.6 million to benefit our students and key initiatives, including the Falcon Field and Outdoor Play Spaces.
We are deeply grateful to Gala Co-Leads Erika Brown, Stephanie Steinhafel, and Priscilla Colwell, and to every member of the Gala Committee, Paras Bozorgi, Parvaneh Carter, Polina Chebotareva-Mudrick, Stefanie Coleman, Jen Furst, Jennifer Kite, Alyssa Monroe, Simeen Nabavi, Jessica Omid, Ellie Price, Paulina Thomas, whose dedication made this extraordinary evening possible.
Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon
An education at St. Mary’s never stops shaping a life.
From charter preschooler and Father Sillers Award recipient to USC soccer standout and cybersecurity engineer, discover how Kaylin Martin ’14 turned her foundational Falcon values into leadership on the field, in tech, and back in our community.
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Thank You to our Donors
At St. Mary’s, some of the most meaningful moments happen outside the classroom.
From recess laughter to PE, from after-school athletics to community gatherings, our field is where students move, connect, and grow. It’s where confidence is built, friendships are formed, and school spirit comes to life.
Thank you to all our donors who helped make our vision for a new Falcon Field and Outdoor Play Spaces possible. A special thank you to the Liu, Omid, and Ratner Families who truly spearheaded this effort and whose influence will have a lasting impact on both current and future Falcons.
Thank You to our Incredible Sponsors!
