I have always thought that Sara was so sweet and I have always had so much respect for her, but now that I’ve read this article, I can tell you that I have even more respect for her than I have had! I think it is so generous of her to donate that much money!>

Tony Award winner Sara Ramirez will donate $20,000 to her alma mater, the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, the school announced yesterday.

Ramirez won the 2005 Tony for best featured actress in a musical for her role as the Lady of the Lake in “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” She is a 1993 graduate of SCPA. She attended the school from fourth through 12th grades.

In a statement, Ramirez said that SCPA “played a huge role in where and who I am today, so I would like to take this time to give a little something back.”

The donation is earmarked for the drama, music and dance departments and the piano fund.

Ramirez graduated from The Juilliard School in New York City. She currently has a role on the television show “Grey’s Anatomy.” C.M.

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