A Successful International Festival in 2023

It was indeed a festive day as we looked upon booths representing countries of origin or ethnicity of Palmer Trinity families, featuring food and treats at the 22nd annual International Festival. Students, too, had the opportunity to host booths to raise money for student clubs. Thirty-seven countries, over 300 volunteers, and our largest attendance made this year's International Festival a true highlight of the year, and, arguably, our best Festival yet! 

As we think back on a great Saturday afternoon, Head of School, Mr. Patrick Roberts, shared the following message:⁠

"I could not be more proud of our School and this Palmer Trinity Community. The hard work and dedicated efforts of so many paid off to make this signature event one to remember. ⁠

Special thanks go to our fearless Festival Leaders, Denise Gallardo and Juan Gomez. Leading our volunteers so capably and with the help of our Committee Co-Chairs, and PTPA Leaders, Kim Vinas and Elizabeth Bellande, this year's International Festival will be one for the record books. ⁠

37 countries, over 300 volunteers, and our largest attendance made this year's International Festival a true highlight of the year, and, arguably, our best Festival yet! And, a big "thank you" also goes to our Steering Committee Members: Alex Cartaya, Suzanne Calleja, Bellla Martino, Blanca Morales, Laura Ratmiroff, Merce Anez, Paula Samper, Marivi Hudson and Gisela Segredo.⁠

Please also join me in thanking our entire Coastal Building and Maintenance Team led so capably by Art Beguiristain. Thanks, too, to our Securitas Team, and the members of our local patrol. With activity beginning at sunup and going past sundown, our campus stayed busy, and these good folks made sure to keep our campus safe, and keep an eye on any potential issues.⁠

Without listing every single individual in "pulling off" such a grand tradition, please note how grateful I am to serve in such a Community. The Palmer Trinity "spirit" is very much alive and well...Newly enrolled families, current students, alumni, grandparents, Faculty and Staff, neighbors, and friends of the School---seemingly every member of our amazing and ever-evolving Community was represented! This Festival captures the "essence" of just who we are, and always delivers pure fun, spirited celebration, and meaningful ritual."⁠

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