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YOU ALWAYS SHOWED UP

Words can’t say enough for what they’ve collectively devoted to Laguna Blanca
School in the past two decades, but Diane Gainey (Patrick ’12, Morgan ’15,
Caitlin ’19), Kendra Sabino (Isabella ’19, Augustus ’21), and Tracy
Bollag (Justin ’15, Jordan ’19), wouldn’t change a moment of their Laguna
experience. Whether it be serving lunch, acting as room or team parent,

chaperoning field trips, hosting events, serving in the Parents’ Auxiliary, or
creating the school’s sustainable garden, their time on campus has given them
many lessons to share. Above all, they encourage fellow parents to get involved
in the Laguna community. Here’s why.

DIANE GAINEY KENDRA SABINO TRACY BOLLAG
“My husband Dan Gainey ’81 and “Students who grow up at Laguna “Over the past 17 years, I’ve learned
I have three children who have all become amazing human beings. They that there are so many different areas
been “Laguna Lifers”—Patrick ’12, learn to be kind and accepting of to volunteer your time and that there
Morgan ’15, and Caitlin ’19. different beliefs. The small class sizes is something for everyone. Laguna
Honestly, volunteering is my way of allow them to learn critical thinking is a safe, fun place to push yourself
giving back for how much Laguna skills that will serve them well their outside of your comfort zone because
has given to my children and to us entire lives. After 13 years, I have you know you’ll be supported! For
as parents. Tracy Bollag and I were learned that you will receive back in me, working in the classrooms with
room parents to the Class of 2019 spades what you give to Laguna. We the kids was always my favorite. It’s
when they were kindergarteners, moved to Santa Barbara the year our magical watching the wonderful
so you could say we’ve come full children started Laguna. We did not opportunities the students at Laguna
circle. It’s been an amazing 13 years know a single soul. Over the years, have been gifted. I’ve learned some-
watching these students grow. We our personal community has grown. thing from the students in every
brought our kids to Laguna because Last year, for instance, I experienced single age range. There is something
of my husband’s positive experience an injury that prevented me from truly beautiful about each different
as a student and because of Laguna’s being involved at Laguna as much chapter of their lives. We’ve got a
strong reputation in Santa Barbara. as I usually am. Throughout the fantastic student body! We are so
We stayed here because of the year, Laguna parents and teachers lucky to have the most unbelievably
extraordinary teachers, experiences, cycled through our home, helping our amazing combination of teachers! I
and friends.” family, and lifting my spirits. I will have so many wonderful memories
always be grateful to be part of such spending time with them.”
a caring community.”

Laguna Fund dollars support many activities organized by the Parents’ Auxiliary, including the Lower School Halloween Carnival,
Spirit of Laguna: Jogathon & Festival, Owls in Wonderland Carnival, and school spirit at our athletic competitions.

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