PHOTOS: PTF Forever Plaid: Sincerely, Margaret Brings School Community Together for Extraordinary Evening

The St. Margaret’s community gathered for an evening of celebration, connection and generosity at the annual Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) all-school fundraiser, Forever Plaid: Sincerely, Margaret.

Held at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, with stunning décor and memorable entertainment, the event welcomed more than 375 guests for a memorable evening inspired by the theme “Sincerely, Margaret,” a love letter to the school and the community that makes it so special. Through live and silent auctions and the evening’s Fund A Need, attendees came together to support St. Margaret’s and its future.

“What a great evening for this extraordinary school,” said St. Margaret’s Head of School Dr. Jeneen Graham. “The love and generosity our community shows toward St. Margaret’s and its students is nothing short of inspiring. I’m grateful to the PTF and its incredible leadership, including President Kristina Chatow, event chair Tania Robertson and all the volunteers who made this evening so memorable. And thank you to everyone who attended and showed their love and support for St. Margaret’s. We are filled with so much gratitude.”

The evening featured music by the Bonnie Foster Band, along with special performances by members of the St. Margaret’s professional community, including Dr. Graham and performing arts teachers Chris Carbajal, Zach Hanna, Katie DeShan and Linling Hsu. Mr. Carbajal and Ms. Hsu also had solo instrumentals performances to the delight of the attendees.

Guests had the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind auction items and extraordinary experiences, with proceeds benefiting the PTF Grant Enrichment Fund. The evening also marked an important investment in the school's future, as this year's Fund A Need supported an ambitious effort to grow St. Margaret's endowment to $50 million by the school's 50th anniversary in 2029.

“We are so thankful for opportunities like this to come together as a community in support of this special school,” said PTF President Kristina Chatow. “I want to give a special thank you to event chair Tania Robertson and the entire Forever Plaid committee. They worked so hard to make this night extraordinary, and they did an amazing job.”

The PTF extends its sincere thanks to the families, friends and sponsors whose generosity and support helped make Forever Plaid: Sincerely, Margaret such an unforgettable evening.