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8 May 2014 I Ransom Everglades School I Dell + Cannon
As the end of year is fast approaching, I would like to express my
gratitude to those that have supported me throughout this school
year. It has been a pleasure and privilege to work with so many
wonderful enthusiastic parents, faculty, administrators and staff. My
experience has only confirmed my belief that Ransom Everglades School
is an outstanding educational institution and community.
It has been a unique year in fundraising for REPA. We experimented with
our first on-line Auction this year and are encouraged by its success and
the future of our cyberspace venture. Next year we will combine our on-
line Auction with our party event in the gymnasium and hope to be more
successful than ever! Thank you to those that supported us as donors
and bidders in our continued effort to raise funds for student financial
aid. REPA’s efforts have resulted in three fully endowed scholarships, of
which we should be very proud.
Lastly, I would like to thank Jody Crosland, our Parent Relations
Coordinator. The Parents’ Association would not function on a day to
day basis without the hard work and dedication of Jody. Every Past
President of REPA will confirm that Jody is the foundation on which
REPA is built. Thank you for a wonderful year!
Kathy Simko
REPA President
305-460-8891
REasons for Thanks
Our Nominating Committee, Amy Renshaw, Jennifer Archer, Tania
Moralejo, Teruca Bermudez, Meg Valls, Fiona Morcos, and Elise
Gerrard for their efforts in selecting an Executive Board for 2014-
2015 in support of President Elect, Nancy Halula.
The 12th Grade Luncheon chairs, Lana Stricker, Elisa Carrera Justiz, and
Keith Landon for their organization of a fabulous last luncheon for the
Senior Parents
Corinne Kayal and Violeta de Perla for organizing the food for another
wonderful Multicultural Day at the Middle School.
To the entire Senior Send-off Committee chaired by Jill Meland, Julia
Tafur, Meg Valls, and Julianne McDowell for making this event fun and
memorable for our Senior families.
Lisa Mendelson and Beth Ertel for their work on the Yearbook Signing
Ice Cream Party and making it a meaningful event for all of the Seniors.
Lisa Turner, Kris Wenzel, and Susan Glass for keeping our parent body
reading and discussing great books all year long at the REPA Book Club.
Liz Turner, Vivian Duyos, and Tania Moralejo and their volunteers for
supporting our librarians all year long.
Alina Murphy and her committee for organizing delicious treats at all of
our General Meetings and Auction Breakfast.
Slate for the Executive Board of
REPA for 2014-2015
President – Nancy Halula
President Elect – Laura Roberts
VP of US – Stacy Bolduc
VP of MS – David Scharlin
VP of Communications – Elena Garcia Montes
VP of Councils – Laurie McWilliams
VP of Website – Joanne Meagher
VP PALS – Ely Jelke
Secretary – Lana Stricker
Treasurer – Vivian Duyos
Assistant Treasurer – Karla Mihm
Kathy Simko + REPA President
MESSAGE
from
REPAE PAR NTS’ ASSOCIATION
A Message from REPA