The Annual Fund supports each and every student, every day, in their academic endeavors. It is important for everyone to participate in an effort to reach our goal of $1.25 million. We have $764,543 in pledges and donations thus far, bringing us to 61 percent of our 2009–2010 Annual Fund target. Thank you to all of those who have made your gift—your contribution makes a difference! Please contact Christin and David Ellis with any further questions, at annualfund@smes.org, or contact Director of Advancement Cortney Carlisle at (949) 661-0108, ext. 254. To make your gift visit www.smes.org/giving.

With emphasis on participation, each class is encouraged to reach 90 percent participation, with the sweet reward of an ice cream social for every class reaching the goal! To see how your class compares, click here.