Each new class of graduates joins an incredible network of more than 5,000 alumnae worldwide—alumnae who are passionate, creative, confident, and always eager to support other Catalina women.
Alumnae volunteers perform a vital role by keeping classmates connected to school. They promote the importance of annual giving and lead by example with their own gifts to The Santa Catalina Fund.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here!
- Admission Ambassadors - Alumnae ambassadors work with the Admission Office to represent Santa Catalina in their local areas at feeder schools and admission fairs, and with educational consultants. We also connect them with prospective families who would like to gain an alumna's perspective on the school.
- Admission Receptions - Admission receptions are planned throughout California and the western states. Each event provides an excellent opportunity to connect prospective students and families with our admission staff. Alumnae work with the Admission Office to extend invitations and provide support to the event host.
- Alumnae Chapters - The chapters serve as a regional way for alumnae to connect with each other through their shared experience of having attended Santa Catalina School. Each chapter is served by a chair or co-chairs. Chapter chairs reach out to alumnae for gatherings and networking purposes. To volunteer, contact the chapter chair in your area.
- Alumnae Council - The Alumnae Council is the active leadership body of the Alumnae Association, representing alumnae from each decade since 1950. The council consists of an Executive Committee and members.
- Class Agents - Class Agents perform a vital role by keeping classmates connected to school. They promote the importance of annual giving and lead by example with their own gifts to the Santa Catalina Fund.
- Class Correspondents - Class Correspondents are the hub of communication for graduating classes. They contact classmates once a year to gather life updates to be published in Class Notes in the Bulletin.
- Reunion Ambassadors - Reunion Ambassadors work with the Alumnae Relations office to plan and implement imaginative and memorable Reunion weekend events and activities for their class. Ambassadors encourage classmates to attend, plan an off-campus gathering for one or both evenings of Reunion, help communicate important information, and encourage classmates to give to the Santa Catalina Fund in honor of their reunion.
- Young Alumnae Committee - Members of this committee advise on events and provide feedback geared toward alumnae who have graduated in the past 10 years. They meet semi-regularly via Zoom.
Through Reunion, networking events, on-campus activities, and chapter gatherings, alumnae have several opportunities to engage with each other and with school. Interested in hosting an event? Contact the Development Office.
- Reunion - Catalina alumnae look forward to returning to campus every five years to reconnect with classmates and teachers and to get a glimpse of Catalina today.
- Chapter Gatherings - Casual chapter gatherings allow alumnae who live in the same geographic region to connect with each other. Past events have included brunch, wine tasting, and a museum tour.
- Young Alumnae Gatherings - Alumnae who have graduated within the last 10 years get together for a mini reunion on campus in the winter and summer.
- Catalina Theatre Pre-Show Receptions - Alumnae are invited to campus to enjoy Catalina theatre's three yearly productions. One show each fall, winter, and spring is preceded by a reception.
- Community Events - Alumnae are invited to events that include all members of the Catalina community, such as Celebrate Santa Catalina and Cougar Fan Day in the fall.
Join Catalina Alumnae on Facebook
The Santa Catalina Alumnae Business and Social Network is a private Facebook group that encourages alumnae to network for business and social purposes. The group is great for:
- Sharing job openings or internship opportunities where you work and volunteer.
- If you're new to an area, tapping into the Catalina network to help with your transition.
- Connecting with friends by posting questions, announcing events or gatherings, and sharing photos for/of alumnae of Santa Catalina School.
Join Catalina Alumnae on LinkedIn
Join the Santa Catalina Upper School Alumnae group to connect with alumnae in your industry, post and view job openings, and more.
AlumnaeShare your latest news by submitting your Class Notes! Notes are published in the Santa Catalina Bulletin for each class once a year—odd-numbered class years in the summer and even-numbered in the winter. All notes and photos are subject to editorial discretion. To submit a note, email Adrienne Harris ’98, Director of Alumnae/i and Parent Relations.
AlumnaeThe Alumnae Council is the active leadership body of the Alumnae Association, representing alumnae from each decade since 1950. The council is committed to supporting and achieving Santa Catalina School’s core values, visions, and enduring legacy.
Executive Committee
The Alumnae Council consists of an Executive Committee and members. The council meets three times a year. Members serve for four years and are eligible for renewal once.
- Pat Allen Sparacino '65, President
- Lindsay Heller ’95, Vice President
- Katie Carnazzo Larsen '02, Vice President
- Anna Lopez Mourlam '06, Vice President
- Adrienne Harris '98, Director of Alumnae/i and Parent Relations
- Melinda Bowman ’67
- Franca Gargiulo ’80
- Leslie Hunt Johnson ’92
- Olivia Darzell-Karp ’95
- Gaby Corella Zaied ’97
- Paisley Piasecki ’13
- Lucy Yu ’17
- Madison Gong ’18
- Sarah Hazel Sallee ’21
Common Requests
We love when alumnae visit campus! Visits are by appointment only. Contact the Development Office to request a time.
- Special hotel rate - Santa Catalina School has a special rate for guests staying at Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey. Please book your room using this link or call 888.222.5851 and mention Santa Catalina.
As a Catholic chapel within the Diocese of Monterey, and under the auspices of San Carlos Cathedral, Santa Catalina School has been granted permission to host Roman Catholic weddings for alumnae. The privilege of using the Rosary Chapel does not extend to relatives or other members of one’s immediate family. Only weddings within the Roman Catholic rite, wherein one party (either the bride or the groom) is baptized Catholic, are permitted.
Santa Catalina’s Rosary Chapel is not a parish. The couple is responsible for obtaining a priest or deacon for the ceremony and for the required marriage preparation. The Diocese of Monterey requires that the pastor of the parish where the bride or groom worships and is registered write a letter to the pastor of San Carlos Cathedral granting permission for that individual to marry away from the parish. A copy of the letter should be sent to Santa Catalina School.
- Reservations - To make a reservation, please call 831.655.9312. The Rosary Chapel is available for weddings on Saturdays only. Floral deliveries and music setup are the responsibility of the wedding party. Consultation with Santa Catalina School’s sacristan, in terms of what is permissible in the Rosary Chapel, is required well in advance of the wedding.
- Reservation Fee - The reservation fee to schedule the Rosary Chapel for your marriage ceremony is $1,000. This fee is due in full within 10 days of putting a date on hold. It does not include a processing fee of $300 to San Carlos Cathedral, nor a customary stipend of $200 for the presider on the day of the wedding. Fees for marriage preparation courses, third party vendors (florists, photographers, etc.), and music for the ceremony, along with event insurance, is the responsibility of the couple. Santa Catalina School will refund the reservation fee if a request is made no less than three months prior to the original scheduled reservation.
We love to stay connected! To update your contact information, such as a name or address change, please email the Development Office.
We are happy to provide your Catalina transcript. In order to process your request, one or more pieces of your contact information must match what we have on file. Please confirm or update your contact information with the Development Office first and then email our registrar with the following information:
- Name (including maiden name)
- Class Year
- Years you attended Santa Catalina
- Current email and address
As alumnae, our class ring is symbolic of our time here on campus. If you are in need of replacement, email Jostens and include your name, class year, and that you are a Santa Catalina School graduate. They will provide you with an order form and ship the ring to your address.