LEGACY GIFTS PROPEL PYP FORWARD TO ITS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Posted on May 29, 2020

PYP is deeply grateful for every alumni legacy gift, including those received in the past five years from:

Doris McCain Loder Elizabeth Zwerenz Bell Mary Bovey Malm Mary Charlotte Brown Brawley Karensue Sholkoff Dobrow Andrew Morgan Eckard

Thank you to the following alumni who have included PYP in their estate plans:

Anonymous Larry Baldridge Sally Lichty and Ralph Bolliger Betty Booher Dr. Suzanne C. Segerstrom Bill Spady Matt Swafford Louis Wildman

COVID-19 has shown us how... Read More ›

JAPANESE TOUR PHOTO RECALLED

Posted on May 29, 2020

We received several responses identifying this Japan tour photo, first published in our last issue of the Alumni Newsletter in February this year. In fact, two alumnae both claimed to be the person near the front with her head turned away from the camera!

KARI (KEISER) CARRICO PYP Alumna now living in Tokyo, Japan

Yes! I recognize this photo! I am sitting in... Read More ›

ALUMNI UPDATE: SUZANNE ROTH BUERER

Posted on May 29, 2020

Pictured: Suzanne and the Sweet Adelines

(PJS 1977-1980)

Being in PJS helped grow my sense of self-discipline, dedication, and the ability to work hard in a team (PJS) to reach a goal together. Having Mr. A as the conductor helped me grow in self-confidence and deepened my love of music more than ever. That love of music has been with me my... Read More ›

ALUMNI UPDATE: TALIA DUGAN

Posted on May 29, 2020

(PYP 2012-2016, PYCO 2011-2012, PYWE 2009-2011)

I am finishing up my bachelor’s in music performance at Baylor University, and will “graduate” this month! While at Baylor, I have performed in the Baylor Wind Ensemble, the Baylor Symphony Orchestra, and numerous other ensembles. I have also held the position of 2nd clarinet/Eb clarinet in the Waco Symphony for four years. I’ll be getting... Read More ›

ALUMNI UPDATE: KEITH BUNCKE

Posted on May 29, 2020

(PYP 2005-2009, PYCO 2005-2008, PYWE 2005-2007)

Looking back, I was really fortunate to have really good teachers and mentors early on. When you start out learning things the right way, it sets you off on the right track. I remember David being really good at not only stressing the importance of fundamentals, but communicating effectively how to go about improving those.... Read More ›

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: LESLIE WU

Posted on May 29, 2020

(PYP 2009-2011, PYCO 2007-2009, YSE 2005-2007)

Leslie is currently Deputy District Attorney for Multnomah County. She took time from her busy day on March 11, 2020, to speak to our community during PYP’s Fundraising Breakfast live stream about PYP’s impact on her life.

TRANSCRIPTION: I’d like to share with you three moments of my life.

It was 4:00 PM on a Monday. I was on... Read More ›