African-American families. “This was a special honor, and we gratefully acknowledge that we honed our parenting skills at CSB, even as our sons were being educated in important values that they continue to demonstrate in their lives,” says Alma. “We participate as donors to the annual fund and attend as many CSB alumni events as we can with gratitude for the benefits that we continue to receive from this generous community.” Remembering fondly that both of their sons, Akintoye, ’96, and Willieford, ’98, served in the Choir of Men and Boys, Alma and Toye usually attend at least one Christmas concert every year and also enjoy hearing the choir during Sunday morning services at the Cathedral as often as possible. Alma, who served on the Board of CSB, from 1991 to 1997, continued: “It brings back cherished memories of our choir family when we prepared Thursday Evensong dinners and showed up for Friday hymn sings. As members of the choir and supporting crew, we all learned an extra measure of discipline and teamwork—minds, hearts, hands, voices—we see the CSB theme resonating in the lives of our sons, whose careers are centered in public service.” Akin runs a program for Prep for Prep, a non-profit organization in New York City that helps talented Black and Latino middle school students succeed academically and gain admission to competitive boarding schools. Willie is now the senior fellow in pediatric surgery at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife, Serene. Their sisters, too, are committed to service careers—Toyin, an actress, works as a program manager for California Lawyers for the Arts and is a member of the junior board of Inner City Arts, an organization that provides arts programs for children in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles; Isabelle, a management consultant and executive coach who lives in Detroit, is the Director of Talent Development for Faith in Action, a national faith-based, social justice organization.
GALA We would like to recognize and thank the sponsors of our Parents Association “Back to the 80’s Prom Night” Gala, held on March 2, 2019. Special thanks to our gala chairs, Natasha Bradley and Angela Crabill, and our auction chairs, Kristine Boeding and Abbey Doolittle.
WHY I GIVE THE MOSES FAMILY: Toye, Alma, Akintoye ’96, and Willieford ’98
TOP GUN Anonymous Bill Bennington ’79 Jon Burgstone
STAND BY ME Acre Gourmet Anonymous
Abbey Doolittle and Joe Scalise Jenny and Will Stegall Elizabeth and David Thier Kath and Chris Tsakalakis Kathleen and Vance Vanier GOONIES & FACULTY
Modern Pacific Jamie and Michael Moore Mariko and James Nabwangu Julie Shim Park and Edward Park Alicia Engstrom and Hosain Rahman Yaro and Chris Ralph ’83 Laura and John Rende Deb Rockwood and Bill Wetherell Caroline and Sean Rooney Alexandra Fraser and Theodor Rzad Simi and Amo Sahota June and Brian Sakamoto Mandana Khalili and Babak Salimi James Schmidt Mahika and Sanjay Shamdasani Shea Labagh Dobberstein Maggie and Brian Shepard Andrea Dew Steele and Ryan Steele Chip and Brian Steele The Thomas Family Shannon and Jay Thomson Toast Eatery SF, LLC Megha and Nirav Tolia Donna Louizides and Jay Venkatesan Rozy and Tarun Vig DeAnn and Paul Work
Yvonne and Wells Blaxter Kristine and Chad Boeding Kristin Moody and Tim Bowers Natasha and Sam Bradley Natalie Walrond and John Brockland
In the spring of 2019, CSB Alumni Parents Toye and Alma Robinson Moses were honored as “parent warriors” at Grace Cathedral by the San Francisco chapter of Jack and Jill of America, a national service organization that supports
Angela and Scott Crabill Elizabeth Pang Fullerton
and Richard Fullerton Max and David Glynn Grace Cathedral Chris and Mike Nooney Beatie and Mike Seidenberg FOOTLOOSE Nadia and Carl Anderson Anonymous Metka and Jack Daly The Dunn-Esparza Family Rika and Byron Gill Letitia and Michael Kim Phoebe White and Burke Norton Zinia and Rene Picazo Victoria and Phillip Raiser Kat Hantas and Quincy Smith Azra Mehdi and Shawn Williams
SPONSORSHIP Betsy and Matt Ahlstrand Anonymous Newsha and Armin Ajami
Halle and Casey Cane Bridget Maley-Cannon and David Cannon Kristin and Rishi Chandna
Jessica and Ian Arthurs Sejal and Arrian Binnings Ellen Uy and Matthew Bye Genevieve and Hill Ferguson Natasha Kohne and Lawrence Groo Kiki and John Gunn Su and Brooks Hale Paula and Bryan Hansen Nellyn and Brian Hecktman Tracie Brown and Steve Holland Kris Kealey and Terry Dollard Annabelle Wong and Brian Lam Ella and Anatoliy Leshchenko Lucia and Mark MacDonald The MacGregor Family
FALL BASH Our annual Fall Bash, held on October 12, 2018, in Gresham Hall, was a casual and fun- filled celebration of our Cathedral School for Boys parent community, featuring food, drinks and a surprise karaoke party! Thanks to our fantastic event chairs, Halle Cane and Angela Crabill, and to the generous sponsors who helped to make this event possible.
Kate Sheridan Chung and David Chung Cornerstone Capital Management, Inc. Jane and Tyler Dann Lacey and Stephen Dunne Marina and Craig Greenwood Michelle and Michael Hartshorn Naureen Hassan
Jennifer and Sam Hocking Elizabeth and Burns Jones Metta and Keith Krach
Asheley and Carlton Linnenbach ’87 Patricia Calfee Picache and Ian Picache
Regan and Kevin Pluim Amy and Garrett Price
Boneyard Catering & Rich Mainzer ’82 Halle and Casey Cane
Angela and Scott Crabill Holy Craft Brewery & Steve Seto ’99
Melissa and Bijan Modanlou Jennifer Parkes
Rock Juice Wines Swan Oyster Depot
Sparkling wines generously donated by Jennifer Parkes / Parkes Recreation.
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