Livestream Event: A Celebration of Yolanda’s Life

Posted on February 4, 2026


The livestream for this event has ended.

Ceremony

PDF of the Program

Musical Prelude
“Gathering of Spirits,” Carrie Newcomer

Welcome
Sarah Pelmas, Head of School

Reflections
Video of students from “Theories of Punishment”
Introduction by Jodi Walker, P’22, ’24
and Lino Sanchez ’26

Musical Interlude
“Piel Canela,” Bobby Capó (lyrics)
Yaure Muñiz, trumpet
Winfred Meadows, piano

Faculty Reflection
Perry Eaton, English Faculty

Reflection
The words of John Woolman, Quaker
Read and reflected upon by Polly Williams, P’20

Musical Interlude
“Verde Luz,” Antonio Cabán Vale ‘El Topo’ (lyrics)
Yaure Muñiz, trumpet
Winfred Meadows, piano

Alumni Reflection
Skylar Volman ’20

Alumni Reflection and Musical Intro
Kalala Kiwanuka-Woernle ’18

Musical Interlude
“Everything I Know,” Lin-Manuel Miranda
Song from “In the Heights,” 2016 Beaver Musical
Liv Brooks ’16, vocals
Aaron Franklin, piano

Closing Words
Honoring Yolanda’s legacy
Sarah Pelmas

Recessional
Playlist of Yolanda’s favorite songs