Innovate Magazine, Fall 2015

INNOVATE

All Saints’ Episcopal School

THE ENDURING IMPACT OF EMPATHY

Fall 2015

Middle School’s Project Empathy is No Game

Artwork by Elizabeth Hodnett ‘16 An acrylic to represent “The Meaning of Life.”

TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME

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From Tad’s Desk | PAGE 3 Board of Trustees | PAGE 4

SERVANTS, SCHOLARS, ARTISTS, ATHLETES Class of 2015 | PAGE 6 Servants | PAGE 12 Scholars | PAGE 16 Artists | PAGE 20 Athletes | PAGE 26 Stand Out Saints | PAGE 32 Tad Bird Honors College | PAGE 62

COMMUNITY

Around All Saints’ | PAGE 54 Summer University | PAGE 58 All Saints’ Social | PAGE 59 SaintsGLOBAL | PAGE 60

FEATURES

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The Enduring Impact of Empathy | PAGE 44 The Reggio Emilia Approach in Early Childhood | PAGE 66 For ALL the Saints Capital Campaign | PAGE 68

FACULTY & ADMINISTRATION News | PAGE 72 Once a Saint, Always a Saint | PAGE 76 Meet Upper School Division Head | PAGE 78 Do You Know Your Division Heads? | PAGE 79

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SUPPORTING OUR SAINTS PTO, Booster Club and FAME | PAGE 81 Annual Fund | PAGE 83 2015 Volunteer Fair | PAGE 84 DeWolfe Society Spotlight | PAGE 85

ALUMNI

Alumni Spotlights | PAGE 86 News | PAGE 87

IN REMEMBRANCE Tolling of the Bell | PAGE 91

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CO-EDITORS Keira Moody, Director, Communications and Marketing Meg Hasten, Manager, Communications and Marketing

CONTRIBUTORS

Emily Balkenbush, Institutional Advancement Assistant Aaron Beck, Director of Athletics Katie Berkovsky ’06, Alumni Relations Manager Tad Bird, Head of School Mel Bridge, EC/LS Chaplain Whitney Brown, US Administration Daniel Carroll, Associate Manager of Athletic Operations Missy Carson, EC Juleigh Davenport, US Division Assistant Kelsey de la Torre, MS Spanish Cherie Dioguardi, LS Technology & Director of Summer Programs Susan Doyle, Director of Institutional Advancement Lynn Gant, Assistant to the Head of School Mike “Gonzo” Gonzalez, MS Division Head Carter Goree, EC Luci Hoad, MS Religion Debra Koppelberger, LS Division Head Angela Kornman, Director of College Advising Kara Lawrence, Capital Campaign Associate David Madison ’92, US Division Head and Assistant Head of School Joey Menendez, US Division Head Yvette Messenger, Development Services Associate Dave Ostroff, Director of the Tad Bird Honors College Robin Page, EC Division Head Elizabeth Schnolis ’15 Julia Stellar, Parent Relations Manager Marsha Stripe, US Science Moira Taylor, Parent Relations Manager Kathi Tiffany, US Fine Arts Department Chair Frank Tilley, Chief Financial Officer Mary Tracy, Director of Admission Craig Tredenick, Director of Enrollment Management James Venhaus, US Theatre Arts Leslie Wittenbraker, US Spanish

PHOTOGRAPHY Fluxtown Productions Steel Shutter Photography

DESIGN Paradigm Creative Innovate is a semiannual publication of All Saints’ Episcopal School.

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Artwork by Kiki Hertel ‘15 Art I Watercolor Study

MISSION

All Saints’ Episcopal School of Fort Worth promotes academic excellence in a nurturing, Christian environment and upholds the Anglican tradition of worship.

OUTCOME STATEMENT

A graduate of All Saints’ Episcopal School will exercise genius within through developing a relationship with God, by engaging the world, and by serving others.

All Saints’ Episcopal School of Fort Worth administers its personnel, academic, extracurricular and tuition assistance programs without regard to gender, race, religion, ethnicity or national origin.

FROM TAD’S DESK

Empathy is in our DNA.

During one of my campus walkabouts this summer, I paused in the All Saints’ Chapel for a moment and marveled at its simple construct and beauty. Then, I took into account several other contemplative places surrounding the Burnett Great Lawn: Michels’ and Henning’s Gardens which flank the Chapel, the Dillard Butterfly Garden notched in the area between the Carter Foundation Library and the Kindergarten classes, the St. Francis Courtyard connecting the Lower and Middle Schools, and the Honors College grove, nestled between the Chapel and Simpson Upper School. During these brief stops, I reflected on the many people who allowed these spaces to be.

These are special places; spaces created for and dedicated to exercising thanksgiving, grace, patience, wisdom, knowledge and humility. These havens remind us to relish moments of quietude, solace and peace, and to remember and always give thanks for the presence of God in our lives.

Places or structures are important, no doubt, but it is the people and what they do within and around and as a result of the interrelatedness of these spaces that matter most.

Part of the joy and humility of my work revolves around this simple fact: I am surrounded by amazing people, people who are passionate and compassionate about teaching, learning and exercising our gifts for the greater good. Renowned Stanford psychologist, Carol Dweck, places people into two categories: those with a fixed or those with a growth mindset. The former are those who believe intelligence is inborn or static, whereas the latter believe intelligence or one’s station can be improved. I have always been in the growth camp, and our community has consistently revealed the strength of its character through exercising a growth mindset, most notably through intellectual and spiritual empathy.

I marvel at the depth and breadth of the passion for learning new skills, and the compassion shown toward others, always lending a helping hand, thinking and acting on behalf of the needs of others. Richard Weissbourd, child and family psychologist on the faculty of Harvard’s School of Education and the Kennedy School of Government, writes “...students should read about and interact with moral exemplars, men and women of strong conviction who are working to improve the world, and they should have opportunities in many aspects of the curriculum to reflect on values and mull over moral dilemmas and questions, especially those that emerge from their daily experiences (The Parents We Mean to Be, 132). Our curriculum is full of such offerings and our community is filled with such people.

In the pages to follow, you will read about the remarkable human beings who make our community strong. You will come to better understand our curriculum is not a simple workbook considered for rote memorization; rather, it is as much about the manner in which we teach and learn as what we teach. Early in Christ’s ministry, he delivered what has been called the Sermon on the Mount. Soon after Beatitudes, he challenges the people, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven (Mt. 5:16).” Please join me in celebrating the rays of light which emanate from the passion and compassion from our well-learned and everlearning community.

Blessings,

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ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

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Board of Trustees

OFFICERS

RICK MERRILL

PAULA BROCKWAY

RUSTY REID

KYLE POULSON

MATT MCLAUGHLIN

TOMMY MILLER

President

Vice President

TRUSTEES Wendy Barron Richard Bourland Stephanie Brentlinger Lance Byrd Richard Chowning Brad Corbett, Jr. Jeff Dillard Wende Dwyer-Johnsen Jim Garnett Kori Green April Hahnfeld Gwin ‘02

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Vice President

Treasurer

Andrea Halbach The Rev. Christopher Jambor Bob Jameson Matt Johnson Craig Kelly H. Peter Ku Matt Mildren Gary Randle Janie Rector Maurie Reynolds Natalie Richardson

Vice President

Secretary

Bob Simpson Ramsay Slugg Whit Smith Sallie Trotter Cheryl Vinson Brad Wallace George M. Young, Jr. Tad Bird, Head of School

Saints Homecoming 2015

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 5:30 P.M. - COMMUNITY PICNIC 7:00 P.M. - SAINTS VS HOLLAND HALL (DETAILS COMING SOON)

CLASS OF 2015 ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

Commencement May 16, 2015

William Robert Allen Texas Tech University

William Harrison Brentlinger Texas Christian University

William James Deskins Texas Christian University

Tristan James Grecu The University of Texas at Arlington

Mader Lee Bagley Texas Tech University

Kelly Rose Carroll Trinity University

Laura Elizabeth Doan The University of Texas at Austin

Chester Walter Grudzinski III Texas Tech University

Hailey Nicole Bailey The University of Texas at Austin

Gracie Lee Chambers The University of Texas at Austin

Ryan Joseph Drobnich University of Southern California

William Steven Baird Texas Christian University

Sophia Hart Chevreaux The University of Oklahoma

Reilly Robert Freeman The University of Oklahoma

Isabel Lucia Guinn Eugene Lang College: The New School for Liberal Arts

Molly Elizabeth Bateman The University of Texas at Austin

Hunter Andrew Cisco Texas Tech University

Ethan Landon Fricks Texas Tech University

Luke Albert Bauer University of North Texas

Hudson Barnes Cleveland Joint Degree Program: University of St. Andrews in Scotland and College of William and Mary

Samantha Suzanne Garnett University of Southern California

Richelle Patricia Daniels University of North Texas

Tatyana Sophia Glaub Thiel College

Frenki Behaj Texas Christian University Grayson Russell Borchardt Texas Tech University Matthew Garrett Boyle Southwestern University

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Peyton Michelle Dean The University of Texas at Austin

James Eric Getz University of Southern California

Lauren Elizabeth Godby Texas Christian University

Grant Scott Gustafson Texas A&M University Jacob Dwight Hamilton Texas Tech University Courtney Ann Hammit Baylor University Daniel Rutledge Henderson Pepperdine University Kristine Elizabeth Hertel The University of Oklahoma

Reese Campbell Hillard University of Mississippi

Sarah Caroline McLaughlin The University of Texas at Austin

Jiayang Jason Qiu James Madison University

Ellie Elizabeth Sullivan Texas Christian University

Mason Elizabeth Huckabee Texas Tech University

Alexandra Vivian McNair Texas Christian University

Larkin Elizabeth Rich Texas Christian University

Emily Marie Sullivan Texas Christian University

Quinton Bryce Riney Rice University

Judith Avery Tanner The University of Texas at Austin

Nicholas Jose’ Iglesias Washington University in St. Louis

Tristan Bradley Mercer The University of Oklahoma

Mitchell Robert Isel Texas Tech University

Justin Davies Miller Berklee College of Music

Andrea Adina Jameson Texas Tech University

Jackson Brasher Neely Arizona State University

Maggie Brooke Roberts Baylor University

Maxwell Tucker Vrana Hendrix College

Patrick Craig Kelly Texas Christian University

Marshall Beal Neve The University of Texas at Austin

Eric Robb Rutledge Wake Forest University

Alexander Christian Wade Emory University

Josiah Walker Klingenberg United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School

Anh Jeff Nguyen Texas Christian University

Elizabeth Rose Schnolis Georgetown University

Briana Mia Wallace Seton Hall University

Anh Ryan Nguyen Rhode Island School of Design

Katie Jean Seliga The University of Oklahoma

Jack Marc Walraven University of Southern California

Katie Kay Nicholson Mississippi State University

Robert Ryan Senter Texas Lutheran University

Scott Michael Walraven University of Southern California

Lauren Patricia Nolan Texas Christian University

James David Smat Southwestern University

Audrey Claire Odom University of Mississippi

Jonathan Eugene Song Texas Christian University

Merrick Elizabeth White The University of Texas at Austin

Alyssa Anne Phillips Texas Christian University

Madison Nicole Stephens The University of Tampa

Eric Alan Zukoski, Jr. University of Arkansas

Cathryn Megan Lamb Texas Tech University Bodee Lane Lammers Sul Ross State University William Ryan Lancaster Texas Tech University Christine Gabrielle Leaderer Marymount Manhattan College Luke Davis Leitzman University of California, Berkeley Greer Morris McDowell The University of Texas at Austin

Berkeley Barton Phillips Louisiana State University

Diana Katherine Warden Roberts Trinity University

Ryan Dirk Suitt Columbia University in the City of New York

Regan Elizabeth Tate University of Arkansas

Cameron Jay Weaver Texas Tech University

Valedictorian Salutatorian Lifetime Saint 7

class of 2015 saints BY tHe numbers

85 Senior Saints

Acceptances from 31 Different States

$8.2 million of Merit Scholarships Extended to Senior Class

43% of Senior Class Attending Out-of-State Schools

198 Merit Scholarships Extended to Senior Class 73% of Senior Class Offered Merit Scholarships Acceptances from 119 Different Colleges and Universities

20% of Senior Class Pursuing the Arts in College 18% of Senior Class Committed to 5 Collegiate Sports 132 Average Community Service Hours Served Per Senior in Upper School

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Acceptance Received (one or more)

Selected for Enrollment (one or more)

SENIORS IN THE SPOTLIGHT As Servants, Scholars, Artists and Athletes, our Seniors are ready to engage the world.

SERVANT

SCHOLAR

Baylor University, Communication Sciences and Disorders

University of Texas, Business Honors

Courtney Hammit

Gracie Chambers

Photo: Oliver Barth Photography Courtney Hammit’s smile stands out in a hall filled with All Saints’ students navigating to and from classrooms. She’s busy juggling upper level classes, volleyball and her artwork, yet she always finds time for others. At All Saints’ alone, she serves as a Student Ambassador, helps teachers with projects and events and motivates her friends for the next big milestone. In addition to serving her school, she dedicates herself to her church, volunteering in the community and doing mission work.

Mission trips in high school have included Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Nicaragua and Tanzania. It comes as no surprise, then, that Courtney is pursuing a career in service – pediatric speech pathology – and has selected Baylor’s program for Communication Sciences and Disorders to prepare her. Courtney leads with a servant heart and is an inspiration for everyone around her.

At eighteen, Gracie Chambers has done more than some have in their careers. The founder, owner and operator of The Fort Clothing Etc.®, Gracie designs and retails apparel that trends locally with national brands such as Southern Tide®. She also owns a graphic design company which serves other apparel operations in the metroplex. And she was a reporter for a local publication in her mid-teens. At All Saints’, Gracie wears just as many hats – from Yearbook Editor and Marketing Intern to Cheer Captain and Student Ambassador. On top of managing a rigorous academic program, which included 15 AP and Honors classes, she makes time to give back to numerous community organizations.

Gracie is a well-rounded, entrepreneurial leader and is looking forward to attending the University of Texas this fall to study in the Business Honors program with an emphasis on marketing.

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ATHLETE

Rhode Island School of Design, Illustration

Wake Forest University, Business

Anh Ryan Nguyen

Eric Rutledge

Photo: Stephanie Davis Studio Ryan Nguyen became a Saint his freshman year when he and his twin brother, Jeff ’15, moved here from Vietnam. A painter, graphic designer, photographer and drama student, Ryan has built his high school career around his passion for the arts. He has won numerous local art show awards and All Saints’ honors and even provides artistic direction for the rebranding of a clothing line in Vietnam. For his combined Junior Honors Thesis and Senior Project, Ryan created a series of paintings which represents student life in the context of the four elements – fire, earth, water and air. Ryan will study at the Rhode Island School of Design next year with the goal of becoming a professional illustrator.

Eric Rutledge, ranked 1st in Texas and 5th in the nation for tennis, has signed to play at Wake Forest University this coming fall. Successfully managing upper level coursework and community service hours around an extensive travel schedule for tennis, Eric is a role model for many aspiring athletes. Since last summer, he has played in 15 major tournaments across the nation, including representing Texas at the National Junior Davis Cup and the U.S. National Championships, both of which only accept the top ranking tennis players in Texas. Eric will play competitively at Wake Forest and potentially beyond, but he is also focused on obtaining a degree in business.

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INTERNED WITH AEROSPACE COMPANY

All Saints’ seniors engage in a project-based learning experience of their choice in the weeks after Finals and before Commencement. They select an independent or group experience in which they have a high level of interest and often, a desire to study in college. From interning with a local architecture firm or global ventures company to writing a cook book or recording an album, Senior Saints managed “senior-itis” by diving into the real world.

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NAVIGATED A 46-FOOT CATAMARAN THROUGH BVI

“We gained a unique sense of responsibility and independence that we will take with us into our collegiate journeys this fall.”

- ERIC GETZ

All Saints’ Sailing Squad: Jack Walraven, Eric Getz, Ryan Drobnich, Grayson Borchardt, Campbell Hillard and Scott Walraven.

DEVELOPED GARDEN CENTER MERCHANDISING PLAN

INTERNED WITH VETERINARIAN INTERNED WITH MEDICAL CENTER OF MCKINNEY

“After this internship, we each have a better understanding of the roles of a nurse, nurse educator, dietician, OB/GYN, MD and DO. As a result, we were able to map out our intended areas of study and career paths.”

- ELLIE SULLIVAN

INTERNED WITH ORTHODONTIST

Ellie Sullivan and Emily Sullivan (center) with dieticians at the medical center.

CREATED DIRECTED, CHOREOGRAPHED AND PRODUCED 14 SONGS FROM GODSPELL Under the direction of Hailey Bailey, All Saints’ actors performed songs from Godspell.

TRAINED WITH BOXING CHAMP 10

“The only way to improve in this industry is to gain experience and constantly work on your craft. This project, while many called it ambitious, allowed me and my fellow actors to learn and grow in our art form.”

- HAILEY BAILEY

TRADED ON THE BITCOIN EXCHANGE

PRODUCED SHORT FILMS EXPLORED MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES IN DFW “There are plenty of ways to get involved with what God is doing in our area without founding and pastoring a local church. And all of those ways need to be connected with each other.”

- TRISTAN GRECU

AN E-BOOK

Tristan Grecu (front, second) with former youth pastor, Ryan Sears, and ministers in the Initiative Network.

PUBLISHED FOODIE RESTAURANT REVIEW BLOG INTERNED AT COOK CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL “This project allowed us to explore and narrow the types of nursing we may want to consider in the future. The biggest take away we received from this project was the reassurance of the career path we want to pursue as nurses.”

- LARKIN RICH

INTERNED WITH AIRLINE SHADOWED CONSERVATOR OF THE ALAMO

Kiki Hertel and Larkin Rich last fall.

WROTE GUIDE TO ADAPTING TO COLLEGE “I didn’t just stand by and observe Pam Rosser, the

Conservator of the Alamo. I was given the opportunity to get my hands dirty by repairing pieces of original Spanish Colonial plaster and more. This project allowed me to solidify my desire to pursue art history in college and as a career.”

- MIMI WHITE

AD CAMPAIGN

Avery Tanner co-anchoring a segment during last summer’s TCU Schieffer Journalism Workshop.

Mimi White working at the Alamo.

INTERNED WITH METEOROLOGIST INTERNED WITH TEXAS RANGERS REPORTER

“It was an amazing opportunity to work with Texas Rangers reporter Emily Jones this spring. From the club house and dugout to the field and press box, I was able to experience the life of a sports journalist first hand.”

- AVERY TANNER

INTERNED WITH TCU BASEBALL DEPARTMENT

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Servants

By Keira Moody An acrylic to represent “The Meaning of Life.”

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Artwork by Grace Paukune ‘16

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1 LEADING BY EXAMPLE

Mandy Bryson, 4th grade teacher, led a LS school supply drive for a teacher in Van, Texas, whose school was demolished by the tornado that hit the town in May.

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Early Childhood students met with RANGE Director, Greg Nowlin, to discuss the function of flowers with plants, identify birds on the RANGE, measure the height of the beaver dam and smell the different herbs growing in the garden.

Tristan Grecu ’15, delivered a sermon in January to US students and faculty during US Eucharist.

Tristan is attending University of Texas at Arlington this fall to study business and community studies, intending to continue his ministry work.

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To honor Earth Day in April, LS embraced a “trash free” lunch day. Students of all ages abandoned Ziplocs and brought their lunches in reusable containers. Many have continued the movement and made it a part of their daily lunch routine.

5 PLEDGING THEIR LEADERSHIP

Presley Cason ’28 and Landry Cason ’29 led 600+ attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance at the January inauguration ceremony for City of Fort Worth’s District Attorney, Sharen Wilson.

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Commander Elliott (Kip) Wright and son, Thomas ’24, were present with many others at the LS Student Council’s Military Appreciation chapel service in May. The annual service honors all family members and friends within the All Saints’ community who have served and/or are still serving in the military.

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Saints came out from miles around to support Team Ewing 91 in Fort Worth’s The Blast 5K race in April.

Proceeds from the event help support Cook Children’s program specializing in neuroblastoma research. Ewing Devaney ’23 (third from left) is in remission from this unfortunately common childhood cancer.

8 WE ♥ OUR COMMUNITY

LS students made special Valentines in February for members of the LS Student Council to deliver to Broadway Rehab Center, The Courtyards at Fort Worth and Harris Southwest Hospital.

9 MAKING LIKE MAGI

To celebrate El Día de Reyes (Three Kings Day) in January, three US Spanish students – Ben Heath ’18, Jax Wilson ’18 and Christophe Chaumont ’18 – dressed as the Three Wise Men and traveled throughout the Lower School filling shoes that LS students left outside their doors with gifts.

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10 SIXTH SERVING

The 6th grade class devoted an afternoon to work in the Tarrant Area Food Bank distribution center in May.

11 EMPOWERING EMPATHY

The Middle School continues to embrace ways that Project Empathy can impact our students and community. In April, students partnered with All Saints’ Episcopal Church to offer a Eucharist, lunch and foot washing/foot care clinic to our homeless neighbors in downtown Fort Worth. Read more about Project Empathy on pages 44-53.

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SCHOLARS

By Keira Moody Third grade students created their own work of art in the spirit of Paul Klee’s Marjamshausen.

The activity embodies Klee’s love of shapes which stack together to form a cityscape.

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Artwork by Madison Matthews ‘24

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1 LOVE LESSON

Joaquin Chavez ’28, Amelia Pratt ’28 and Quinn Wilson ’28 donned their math goggles on Valentine’s Day in Early Childhood and engaged in a symmetry exploration using Robert Indiana’s “Love” art. Read more on NAIS Inspiration Lab website: http://inspirationlab.org/story/6597.

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David Whitaker ’16 took the driver’s seat of the All Saints’ Solar Car that competed at Texas Motor Speedway in July. Out of 29 high schools from 11 different states competing in the four-day challenge, our team of 22 US students took home the 3rd place trophy. Read more from the Star-Telegram: http://www.star-telegram. com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article27978628.html.

3 MIDDLE SCHOOL, WE HAVE LIFT OFF

In March, Monica Wilson’s 8th grade geometry students successfully launched the rocket they created in class. The rocket reached 400-500 feet then landed in the 44 acres (yes, the cows are fine.) Watch the rocket launch at aseschool.org/MiddleSchool.

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The LS Student Council hosted a Book Swap in January. To prepare for the event, StuCo members sorted books and created a ticketing system. During the 40 minute Swap, more than 1,100 books received new loving homes.

5 HISTORY IN THE MAKING

The 5th Grade Living History Museum was a spectacular event this spring made available to our entire community of Saints. From John Adams to George Washington and all great historical icons in between, students researched, prepared comprehensive research papers and gave live performances.

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Andrew Heath ’20 and Karen Heath ’20 scored so well on the Duke TIP in January that they were each invited to the State Recognition Ceremony at TCU this spring. Only a small percentage of students qualify with exceptional performance on the voluntary SAT or ACT.

7 BOOK CLUB IN THE MAKING

Sam Siratt ’25 read to Joaquin Chavez ’28 and Reynolds O’Glee ’28 in the spring. Every other week, 2nd grade students share favorite books with their PK and Bridge K reading buddies.

8 100 DAYS SMARTER

Kindergarten students celebrated their 100th day of school in February. And as you can see, they were already wise beyond their days.

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Coco Hiley ‘27 shares her “How To” writing with her 4th grade reading buddy, Penelope Venhaus ‘23.

Kindergarteners published a variety of works across multiple genres throughout the year guided by principles of The Writing Workshop. This approach, developed by educator and author Lucy Calkins and the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University, is used by all teachers in our Lower School.

10 PERSUASIVE PARTNERSHIP

The MS Debate Team (including Sarah Tyree ‘20, left, and Savanna Chada ‘20, right) declared victory over FWCD in February’s debate on “Would single gender classrooms in a Middle School improve the quality of education?” Savanna was named Best Speaker for the debate, and Sarah was named Best Speaker back in October.

11 BLUEBONNET CHALLENGE

All winter, LS students individually read up to 20 Bluebonnet Book Nominees then joined other students across Texas to vote on their favorites. This year’s Texas Bluebonnet Book Award winner? The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt.

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Second graders shared their findings with 5th grade science buddies out in the Dillard Butterfly Garden in the spring.

13 H2O CONSERVATION

As part of the LANDS project (bringing awareness to Texas students about water conservation practices), 5th grade students researched and explored the 1,800-acre John Bunker Sands Wetlands in Seagoville in March.

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Fifth graders played the part while learning about the government and its branches from visiting attorney Bill Ferebee.

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TCU entrepreneurial students shared business plans, capitalization tips and how to successfully set up value-driven ventures with US students during an entrepreneurial class this spring.

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Ann Baldwin (center), US History Department Chair, and US students Simon Gaul ’16, Claire Prioleau ’16, Gracie Chambers ’15 and Eric Getz ’15 attended a luncheon featuring former Israeli President Shimon Peres on behalf of the 50th anniversary of Tarrant County College in March.

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Artists

By Keira Moody Pop art self portraits in the style of Andy Warhol using digital tablets.

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Artwork by Noah Wade ‘20

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The Fine Arts Department sponsored a Master’s Series presentation in January featuring Dr. Jeff Lankov, a professional solo and collaborative pianist from New York City. In addition to performing, Lankov provided students with an inside look at the world of professional musicians.

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Karen Heath ’20 was honored to sing at Carnegie Hall this summer. She represented Texas among students representing 38 other states, Canadian provinces and Brazil.

3 INSTRUMENTAL TO OUR PERSPECTIVE

The world-renowned Skampa Quartet from Czech Republic stopped by All Saints’ during their tour to perform during an US Eucharist service this spring thanks to the Sovik family (including Sabina ’25 and Everett ’30).

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4 SIXTH IN THE SPOTLIGHT

In May, 6th grade students put on their annual musical. This year it was the laugh-out-loud Princess Whatsername. Students participated in set design and creation, sound, lighting, costumes and even some direction.

5 A SWIMMING SUCCESS

MS Musical Theatre students gave stellar performances of The Little Mermaid Jr. in April. Celia Nowlin ’19 and Nick Moore ’19 stole the show as Ariel and Prince Eric.

6 CIRCLE AROUND KAITCER

Out of 70 original scripts submitted from schools in DFW to Circle Theatre’s High School Playwriting Contest, Ali Kaitcer’s ’16 play, Family Bonding, was one of four finalists honored with a public reading at the theatre.

7 CONGRESSIONAL ART HONOR

Each spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors a nationwide high school arts competition to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. US artist Cori Greenfield ’17 was honored by U.S. Congresswoman Kay Granger for placing 5th in the District 12 contest.

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The Betsy Price Citywide High School Art Competition held in the spring accepted 243 entries and announced 33 finalists including five US artists from All Saints’: (Top) Samantha Garnett ’15 and Karlee Mansfield ’16, (Bottom) Ryan Nguyen ’15 with two selected and Elizabeth Schnolis ’15.

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Out of 15 schools competing in the Private School Invitational Art Competition in February, three All Saints’ students left with impressive awards (left to right) – Alicia Lary ’20 and Caroline Honeycutt ’20 placed 2nd and 3rd, respectively, in the 7th grade division, and Sienna DelConte ’19 won the Asel Art Award.

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Mid Cities Fine Artists organization hosts an annual juried competition which includes a youth division ages 11 to 17. This spring, two All Saints’ US artists were honored for awards outside of the youth division – Caleb Albritton ’17, President’s Achievement Award, and Brittany Zak ’17, Betty Dorsey Memorial Award.

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The US Theatre Department presented Xanadu, a spoof of the 1980 movie, to packed houses at Scott Theatre in February. From disco music and satin jackets to roller skates and a flying Pegasus, the cast delivered this humorous, action-filled classic in a way that only All Saints’ could.

In our first year to compete in Dallas Summer Musicals High School Awards (65 high schools submitted 71 productions this year), All Saints’ received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress – Grace Evans ’17. During the April awards show at Fair Park Music Hall, Grace and Hailey Bailey ’15 performed in front of an audience of 2,500.

All Saints’ cast of Xanadu also received an impressive four nominations from the Betty Lynn Buckley Awards program – Justin Miller ’15 for Best Male Actor; Grace Evans ’17 for Best Supporting Female Actor; Brendan O’Toole ’17 for Best Student Sound; and Best Student Orchestra. Grace was the only student in DFW to receive a nomination by both awards organizations.

See article from Dallas Morning News Arts Blog: http://artsblog. dallasnews.com/2015/04/fw-teen-scores-noms-in-dsm-and-bettybuckley-high-school-musical-theater-awards.html/.

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14 YEARBOOK PROPS

12 SHAKESPEARE SOLO

15 TRINITY TRIUMPH

US Digital Photography students wanted to get to know EC students better before taking photos of them for their portrait series project.

Eleven US Drama students competed in the final round of the All Saints’ Shakespeare Monologue Competition in February. After they took the stage in front of peers and a panel of distinguished judges, Caleb Albritton ’17 was declared the winner.

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MS Theatre Arts students hammed it up for their captive audience of EC students while performing their own children’s book adaptations this spring.

Each year, Balfour evaluates high school yearbooks on theme, design, content and more, and recognizes yearbook staffs that have produced exceptional books. This year, All Saints’ US yearbook staff, under the direction of Fine Arts Department Chair Kathi Tiffany, was included in the top 3% of those evaluated by Balfour.

Caleb Albritton ’17 and Sienna DelConte ’19 won 3rd and 1st place, respectively, for their works at the Trinity Arts Guild annual youth art competition held in May.

16 SHOWING OUR FLEUR FOR THE ARTS

Following the ISAS Arts Festival in March, where 3,000 students from 40 schools performed and celebrated the arts, our MS and US artists gave the All Saints’ community a peek into what they brought to the festival.

See the US Dance Company performance during Fine Arts Showcase at https://vimeo.com/125270238.

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1 HAVING A BALL

EC and LS students dominated the fields on May 15 during their annual Field Day. Activities included obstacle courses, egg run and Olympic torch relay. Celeste Thompson ’25 particularly enjoyed the tennis ball race.

2 NOTHING TO BALK AT

Hunter Balk ’19 closed out his MS wrestling career with an unbelievable 58-0 record. Titles won include 2014 and 2015 Texas Middle School State Champion, 2014 Houston Nationals Champion and All-American and 2015 Texas Brute Challenge Wrestling Champion and All-American. Fellow Saint Caleb Silvia ’18 also earned a State Champion title with Balk this spring in the Texas USA Wrestling State Championship in Austin.

3 RACING FOR A RECORD

Grayson Borchardt ’15 finished 4th for the 100 in the Texas Relays this March, setting a school record of 10.77.

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The Interscholastic Equestrian Association recently named Emma Schnolis ’19 as one of the nation’s best young equestrians. In April she earned 1st place in individual equitation on the flat and 2nd place in individual equitation over fences for her zone.

5 UNSTOPPABLE LINE

The Varsity Football linemen took 1st place this May during the Fort Worth High School Lineman Challenge and 2nd place in June during the FM Marcus Lineman Challenge. In July, they qualified for the State Lineman Challenge at Hardin-Simmons and went on to take the 1st place trophy.

6 GIRLS GOLF TAKES THE TITLE

The Varsity Women’s Golf Team took 1st place this spring in the Kent Henning Invitational. Individually, Samantha Garnett ’15 and Annabelle French ’16 placed 3rd and 4th, respectively.

7 FAITHFUL FANS

Kindergarteners stood in awe as they watched US athletes compete in Spring SPC events held on the All Saints’ campus.

8 SHOOTING DUO

Max Guerra, ’20 (left) and Sam Guerra, ’22 (right) gathered some of their friends in the spring of 2014 to start a competitive shotgun team, Fort Worth Claymores. The Claymores competed all over the State of Texas and finished the year-long season at the USAYESS Jr. Clay Target National Championship this July. Throughout the season, many team members won awards for local, regional and state competitions, and the team brought home seven wins. With a strong finish by both boys at the USAYESS Jr. Clay Target National Championship, Max earned two Silver Medals for Skeet and Sporting Clays in the Junior Men’s Division, and Sam earned three Gold Medals for Skeet, Sporting Clays and Trap in the Novice Men’s Division.

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After consecutive wins, Varsity Football players are the first ever and only private school in Texas (that does not play UIL) to qualify for the 7-on-7 State Tournament in Division I – 5A/6A. Out of the 64 teams that competed in College Station, All Saints’ was the only team from DFW to make it to the final eight.

Brendan Harmon ’18 was named in the all-tournament team.

10 THIS FISH IS A FISH

In his first season to compete on the Varsity Swim Team, freshman Meritt Sallinger ’18 broke four school records. Two were earned in the regular season: 25.99 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle and 6 minutes 20.64 seconds in the 500-yard freestyle, and two were earned in Winter SPC: 1 minute 5.31 seconds in the backstroke and 2 minutes 2.73 seconds in the 200-yard freestyle.

11 TENNIS TOP 5

Eric Rutledge ’15 was featured in March on the Tennis Recruiting Network website, Countdown: Rutledge Goes East to Join Demon Deacons. Eric, who ranked #5 in the nation this spring, is headed to Wake Forest University this fall. Read article at: http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=2171

12 NEW TEAM SETS SAIL

In May, Tim Hogan, President of the International Scholastic Sailing Association, flew into Fort Worth to congratulate All Saints’ Sailing Team of 19 members for a successful inaugural season. Ours is the first high school sailing team in North Texas. Nearly half of the sailors competed in regattas in Houston and New Orleans, and, with the continued help of the Fort Worth Boat Club, the team is poised to quickly gain a regional and even national reputation.

13 ALL-AMERICAN AT ALL SAINTS’

Varsity Football lineman Mike Williams ‘16 was recently named an Army All-American and will play in the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. To date, Mike has more than 50 offers to play football in colleges including Ohio State, USC and TCU. He recently committed to Stanford. Mike was featured by the Star-Telegram in March, Recruiting Never Stops for Area’s Top Football Prospects. Read article at: http://www. star-telegram.com/sports/college/football/article15273707.html.

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THE SIGNING STREAK CONTINUES

Fourteen athletes in the Class of 2015 committed over the course of the spring to compete in collegiate athletics. They are as follows: PICTURED TOP Josiah Klingenberg, Football, U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School Max Vrana, Basketball, Hendrix College Ryan Suitt, Football, Columbia University Briana Wallace, Softball, Seton Hall University Jonathan Song, Football, Texas Christian University Tasha Glaub, Basketball, Thiel College PICTURED MIDDLE, LEFT Katie Nicholson, Volleyball, Mississippi State University

PICTURED MIDDLE, RIGHT Grant Gustafson, Football, Texas A&M University Matt Boyle, Football, Southwestern University Maddie Stephens, Tennis, The University of Tampa Bodee Lammers, Football, Sul Ross State University Quinton Riney, Football, Rice University PICTURED BOTTOM, LEFT Eric Rutledge, Tennis, Wake Forest University PICTURED BOTTOM, RIGHT James Smat, Football, Southwestern University

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LOWER SCHOOL

LOWER SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY, MAY 21 DIVISION HEAD AWARD Presented to the 6th grade student who exemplifies outstanding character, leadership and academic effort.

Kole Kuenstler ’21 ST. FRANCIS AWARD Presented by the Women’s and the Men’s Clubs of All Saints’ Episcopal Church to one boy and one girl in the 6th grade whose behavior reflects excellence in altruistic qualities: moral development, pro-social behavior and Christian service.

Ellie Martin ’21, John Spinks ’21 ALL A’S FOR 6 YEARS These students earned all A’s during their Lower School career, 1st grade through 6th grade.

Kole Kuenstler ’21, John Spinks ’21 Lower School Division Head Award Winner: Kole Kuenstler ’21

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ALL A’S FOR 3 YEARS These students earned all A’s during 4th grade through 6th grade (years eligible for Division Head Honors Awards).

Audrey Baker ’21, Jessica Clark ’21

MIDDLE SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY, MAY 13 DIVISION HEAD AWARD Presented to students who, in the judgment of the Division Head, have made the largest contributions this year to the life of the School.

Gwyneth Baker ’19, Easton Fehler ’19, T Loffland ’19, Lucy Reason ’19, Brooklynn Floyd ’20, Mary Caroline Hatcher ’20, T Love ’20

SPIRIT AWARD Presented to one boy and one girl in each grade who has actively supported the School and who, in his or her own special way, has provided energy,vitality and life to the Middle School.

Bailey Bowman ’19, Chase Stadtler ’19, Cierra Bennett ’20, Charles Worrell ’20

FACULTY AWARD Presented to one boy and one girl in each grade who in the past year has exhibited a genuine commitment to learning (not necessarily with the highest academic average), and who in the opinion of the faculty has demonstrated most clearly the qualities and characteristics of a true student: eagerness, cooperation, curiosity, perseverance, and dedication.

Trevor Dugan ’19, Kennedy Zak ’19, Mary Caruthers ’20, Savanna Chada ’20, Hayden Siratt ’20

FRONT DOOR AWARD Presented to one boy and girl in each grade who shows exceptional character, personal integrity and a commitment to the values that All Saints’ represents, and does so every day with a smile.

Hannah Jones ’19, Michael Reinke ’19, Cameron Cook ’20, Sam Parrish ’20

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Middle School Division Head Award Winners: Gwyneth Baker ’19 Lucy Reason ’19 Brooklynn Floyd ’20 T Love ’20 Mary Caroline Hatcher ’20 Easton Fehler ’19 T Loffland ’19

ST. FRANCIS AWARD Presented by the Women’s and the Men’s Clubs of All Saints’ Episcopal Church to one boy and one girl in the 8th grade whose behavior reflects excellence in altruistic qualities: moral development, pro-social behavior and Christian service.

Sienna DelConte ’19, Will Shipman ’19 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD Presented by Daughters of the American Revolution to one student in the 8th grade who has consistently demonstrated the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, dependability and good character.

Bryce Earley ’19

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NATIONAL MYTHOLOGY EXAM The National Mythology Exam is given to students around the country to test individual understanding of Greek Mythology. To receive a medal, students must earn a score of 90% or better.

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Class of 2020 Silver: Jack Comtois, Karen Heath, Jade McMillan, Chase Parrish, Sam Parrish, Sarah Tyree, Charles Worrell Bronze: Mary Caruthers, Jack Delk, Bailey Deshmukh, Jack Hardgrove, Andrew Heath, Blaze Jones, Caden Park

NATIONAL LATIN EXAM The National Latin Exam is given to students around the country to test individual understanding of Latin.

INTRODUCTION TO LATIN Class of 2020 Perfect Score: Katherine DeBerry, Jack Delk, Chase Parrish, Sarah Tyree Outstanding Achievement: Mitchell Bothwell, Savanna Chada, Vivian Chambers, Jack Comtois, Nicholas Greve, Mary Caroline Hatcher, Andrew Heath, Karen Heath, Holden Hiley, Maddie Hiley, Sam Parrish, Emily Parsley, Hayden Siratt, Aidan Steuart Achievement: Alyssa Arnold, Gage Bane, Cierra Bennett, Carson Brown, Adam Carroll, Mary Caruthers, Bailey Deshmukh, Brooklynn Floyd, Parker Gaines, Max Guerra, Garrett Hamilton, Blake Harrison, Caroline Honeycutt, Blaze Jones, Reagan Jones, Cami Krzeminski, William Laird, Alicia Lary, T Love, Jade McMillan, Grace Needham, Alex Nelson, Lily Niemann, Grayson Poulson, Hannah Roff, Anna Claire Siratt, Claire Wallace, Addison Whelan, Charles Worrell, Alex Wright, Charlie Wright

LATIN I Class of 2019 Summa Cum Laude: Gwyneth Baker, Phoebe Bloomfield, Trevor Dugan, Kassie Elizondo, Ali Evans, Michael Flores, Natalie Jeffries, Kort Kuenstler, Sophia Leidner, Jackson McKechnie, Jacob Speaker Magna Cum Laude: Easton Fehler, Lucy Reason, Jane Stephenson, Kennedy Zak Cum Laude: Hunter Balk, Matthew Bolding, Sienna DelConte, Catherine Harris, Natalie Kellogg, Will Shipman, Mason Speaker, Chase Stadtler

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION, APRIL 17 The National Junior Honor Society is a national organization that serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.

Inductees - Class of 2020: Cierra Bennett, Mitchell Bothwell, Mary Caruthers, Savanna Chada, Vivian Chambers, Jack Comtois, Katherine DeBerry, Jack Delk, Brooklynn Floyd, Parker Gaines, Mary Caroline Hatcher, Holden Hiley, Cami Krzeminski, Jade McMillan, Lily Niemann, Chase Parrish, Sam Parrish, Grayson Poulson, Anna Claire Siratt, Hayden Siratt, Aidan Steuart, Sarah Tyree, Claire Wallace Existing Members - Class of 2019: Gwyneth Baker, Bryson Clark, Sienna DelConte, Trevor Dugan, Bryce Earley, Ali Evans, Nathan Fackel, Easton Fehler, Michael Flores, Kort Kuenstler, Sophia Leidner, T Loffland, Celia Nowlin, Will Shipman, Kennedy Zak

UPPER SCHOOL

SPIRIT AWARD Presented to one boy and one girl in each grade who has actively supported the School and who, in his or her own special way, has provided energy, vitality and life to the Upper School.

Larkin Rich ’15, Claire Prioleau ’16, Brianna Vinson ’17, Finn Wilson ’18 SAINTS AWARD Presented to one student in each grade who is the outstanding member of the class. While those whom we have selected have all been fine students, we choose to give equal recognition to the other traits that they possess: excellent character, personal integrity and a commitment to the values that our School represents.

Maggie Roberts ’15, Simon Gaul ’16, Grace Evans ’17, Lauris Hillard ’18 FACULTY AWARD Presented to the student who in the past year has exhibited a genuine commitment to learning (not necessarily with the highest academic average), and who in the opinion of the faculty has demonstrated most clearly the qualities and characteristics of a true student: eagerness, cooperation, curiosity, perseverance and dedication.

Elizabeth Schnolis ’15 DIVISION HEAD AWARD Presented to the student (or students) in the senior class who, in the judgement of the Division Head, has made the largest contribution this year to the life of the School.

Ellie Sullivan ’15, Emily Sullivan ’15 HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARD Presented to the senior (or seniors) who, in the opinion of the Head of School, has contributed outstanding scholarship, leadership and service to All Saints’ Episcopal School.

Gracie Chambers ’15, Ryan Drobnich ’15 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Presented to one senior who has demonstrated excellent character, personal integrity, altruistic

endeavor, moral development, pro-social behavior and service to others. This individual has maintained a long and faithful commitment to nonprofit organizations and embodies the Episcopal vision of honoring the dignity of every human being.

Katie Seliga ’15 YALE BOOK The Yale Book Award is an annual prize and keepsake from Yale University presented to one junior who demonstrates outstanding personal character and intellectual promise.

Floyd Douglas ’16 BRADLEY JAMESON AWARD To honor the memory of Bradley Jameson ’07, this endowed award and partial tuition grant is presented to one rising senior boy who demonstrates outstanding character, respect for the diversity of others, loyalty, compassion, kindness and a passion for life.

Austin Decker ’16

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ST. FRANCIS AWARD Presented by the Women’s and the Men’s Clubs of All Saints’ Episcopal Church to one boy and one girl in the senior class whose behavior reflects excellence in altruistic qualities: moral development, pro-social behavior and Christian service.

Ethan Fricks ’15, Courtney Hammit ’15

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UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY, APRIL 23

BARNABAS AWARD Presented by the Tara Sawyer Foundation to one senior boy and one senior girl who, in the opinion of the selection committee, shows outstanding character both in the classroom and on the field and who exhibits the traits of Barnabas himself who was considered “a noble companion” and whose name means “son of encouragement.” This award is accompanied by a $1,000 scholarship to the college or university the recipient plans to attend and may be given in conjunction with another award.

Matt Boyle ’15, Briana Wallace ’15 FAME FINE ARTS AWARD Presented by FAME (Fine Arts Matters in Education) to two seniors who have committed to pursue a Fine Arts degree in college. In its inaugural this year, this award is accompanied by a $1,000 college grant.

Justin Miller ’15, Anh Ryan Nguyen ’15

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CAMERON PHELAN CREATING WRITING AWARD To honor the memory of Cameron Phelan ’99, this endowed award is presented to a junior who excels in creative writing. The award is accompanied by a $500 tuition grant and includes the winning essay being published in the School magazine (pages 42-43).

Ali Kaitcer ’16 (Honorable Mention: Marti King ’16)

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NATIONAL LATIN EXAM The National Latin Exam is given to students around the country to test individual understanding of Latin.

Summa Cum Laude: Brittany Zak ’17 Maxima Cum Laude: Alex Hecht ’16, Caleb Albritton ’17, Maddie Comtois ’17, Sean-Michael Pigéon ’17, Coby Vida ’17, AJ Jablonski ’18, Austin Mitchell ’18

Magna Cum Laude: Frenki Behaj ’15, Tayler Weathers ’16, Ethan Dwyer ’17, James Kirkland ’17, Will Evans ’18, Ben Henderson ’18 Cum Laude: Carson Fricks ’16, Brazos Pinto ’16, Jared Moody ’17, Sam Wilhelm ’17, Nicole Adams ’18, Andrew Allen ’18, Gracie Comtois ’18, Ben Heath ’18, Michael Smat ’18

SCHOLARSHIP CORD The blue and white cord is presented to seniors who have earned one or more scholarships to a college or university.

Will Allen Mader Bagley Hailey Bailey Molly Bateman Luke Bauer Frenki Behaj Grayson Borchardt Matt Boyle Harrison Brentlinger Kelly Carroll Gracie Chambers Hunter Cisco Hudson Cleveland Peyton Dean William Deskins Laura Doan Ryan Drobnich Reilly Freeman Samantha Garnett Eric Getz Tristan Grecu

Isabel Guinn Grant Gustafson Courtney Hammit Danny Henderson Kiki Hertel Campbell Hillard Mason Huckabee Nicholas Iglesias Bodee Lammers William Lancaster Chrissy Leaderer Greer McDowell Tristan Mercer Justin Miller Jackson Neely Marshall Neve Anh Ryan Nguyen Katie Nicholson Lauren Nolan Audrey Odom Alyssa Phillips

Quinton Riney Diana Roberts Maggie Roberts Eric Rutledge Elizabeth Schnolis Katie Seliga Robert Senter James Smat Jonathan Song Maddie Stephens Ellie Sullivan Emily Sullivan Avery Tanner Regan Tate Max Vrana Alex Wade Briana Wallace Jack Walraven Scott Walraven Mimi White EJ Zukoski

INTERNATIONAL CUM LAUDE SOCIETY CORD The white and gold cord is presented to seniors who are members of the International Cum Laude Society, recognizing academic achievement for the purpose of promoting excellence, justice and honor.

Frenki Behaj Kelly Carroll Gracie Chambers Laura Doan Samantha Garnett Eric Getz

Tristan Grecu Nicholas Iglesias Greer McDowell Marshall Neve Anh Ryan Nguyen Diana Roberts

Elizabeth Schnolis Ellie Sullivan Emily Sullivan Avery Tanner Briana Wallace

NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY CORD The multi-colored cord is presented to seniors who are members of the National Art Honor Society, recognizing exceptional ability and interest in the visual arts.

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Chrissy Leaderer Sarah McLaughlin Anh Ryan Nguyen Audrey Odom

Larkin Rich Elizabeth Schnolis Maddie Stephens Mimi White

Chet Grudzinski Isabel Guinn Luke Leitzman Larkin Rich

Diana Roberts Alex Wade

BALFOUR’S JOURNALISM HONOR CORD The Columbia Blue cord is presented to seniors who demonstrate the strongest combination of grades, contributions and commitment to journalism.

Gracie Chambers Peyton Dean Laura Doan

Courtney Hammit Mason Huckabee Sarah McLaughlin

Marshall Neve Elizabeth Schnolis Avery Tanner

INTERNATIONAL TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY CORD The pink cord is presented to seniors who are members of the International Tri-M Music Honor Society, recognizing academic and musical achievements.

Hailey Bailey Kelly Carroll Isabel Guinn Patrick Kelly

Justin Miller Larkin Rich Diana Roberts Ellie Sullivan

Emily Sullivan EJ Zukoski

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Hailey Bailey Luke Bauer Harrison Brentlinger Laura Doan

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INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY CORD The blue and gold cord is presented to seniors who are members of the International Thespian Society, an honorary division of the Educational Theatre Association, recognizing excellence in high school theater programs.

INTERNATIONAL CUM LAUDE SOCIETY INDUCTION, APRIL 16 The International Cum Laude Society honors scholastic achievement in secondary schools. Out of 382 chapters, approximately two dozen are public schools and the rest are independent.

Inductees - Class of 2015: Frenki Behaj, Tristan Grecu, Nicholas Iglesias, Greer McDowell, Anh Ryan Nguyen, Diana Roberts, Avery Tanner, Briana Wallace Inductees - Class of 2016: Sarah Boone, Austin Decker, Carson Fricks, Julianne Garnett, Alexander Hecht, Claire Prioleau, Joseph Wagner, Tayler Weathers Existing Members - Class of 2015: Kelly Carroll, Gracie Chambers, Laura Doan, Samantha Garnett, Eric Getz, Marshall Neve, Elizabeth Schnolis, Ellie Sullivan, Emily Sullivan

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FINE ARTS RECOGNITION EXCELLENCE AWARD IN MUSIC Presented to a senior who has given his or her time and talents to the All Saints’ music program over four years. This student has stood out as an extraordinary musician in Jazz/Rock Ensemble, Choir, AP Music Theory and the Upper School musical.

Justin Miller ’15 CHOIR AWARD Presented to students who have demonstrated excellence in music by being dedicated choir members, earning positions in the TPSMEA All-Region Choir and performing in the School’s musicals.

Austin Decker ’16, Ali Kaitcer ’16, Caleb Albritton ’17 PIANO AWARD Presented to a student who has shown exemplary dedication to piano study. He has gone above and beyond what was expected, performing difficult pieces in Eucharist, the Fine Arts Showcase and Honors Recital.

Jack Walraven ’15 LAB BAND AWARD Presented to a student who has given selflessly of his time and energy to the Jazz/Rock Ensemble. An excellent drummer, this student has been a crux of the band, performing numerous Jazz/Rock concerts and in four musical productions. He always puts forth his best effort and willingly shares his talents and knowledge to his peers.

EJ Zukoski ’15 PERCUSSION AWARD Presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment and musicianship as a member of the All Saints’ Drum Line. This student in particular has gone above and beyond his role in the tenor line, going out of his way to help fix equipment, arrange new cadences and offer good creative ideas.

Jacob Matthews ’17 EXCELLENCE AWARD IN THEATRE ARTS Presented to two seniors who exemplify a strong work ethic, boundless creativity and unwavering dedication to the Theatre Arts program.

Hailey Bailey ’15, Larkin Rich ’15 THEATRE ARTS AWARD Presented to students who are dedicated to the success of the Theatre Arts program and consistently go above and beyond in applying their talents.

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EXCELLENCE AWARD IN VISUAL ARTS Presented to seniors who embody the essence of true artists, in both talent and creativity. These seniors have participated in the Visual Arts for four years and have served as models of commitment and achievement within the visual arts community.

Samantha Garnett ’15, Anh Ryan Nguyen ’15, Elizabeth Schnolis ’15 ARTIST AWARD Presented to students who exemplify their talent and creativity in the body of work produced throughout the year.

Marti King ’16, Karlee Mansfield ’16, Victoria Martin ’16, Kelsey Ramsey ’16, Riley Rector ’16 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD Presented to a senior who has demonstrated a passion for creating art in photography with dedication to excellence in both artistic technique and creativity.

Andi Jameson ’15 EXCELLENCE AWARD IN DANCE Presented to the outstanding dance student for work ethic, exuberance and commitment to the dance program. She serves as an inspiration to both her instructor and her peers with her untiring dedication to the art of dance.

Tayler Weathers ’16 INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY The International Thespian Society is the student honorary division of the Educational Theatre Association and recognizes excellence in middle and high school theatre.

2015 Inductees: Kate Claunch ’16, Caleb Albritton ’17, Will DeBerry ’17, Alise Ford ’17, Brendan O’Toole ’17, David Vega-Pulido ’17, Jessie List ’18 INTERNATIONAL TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY The International Tri-M Music Honor Society is designed to inspire and recognize students with exceptional academic and musical achievements.

2015 Inductees: Kelly Carroll ’15, Imani Davis ’16, Tayler Weathers ’16, David Vega-Pulido ’17

ATHLETIC RECOGNITION

Spirit and Dedication Award (Blue and White): This athlete diligently attends and enthusiastically commits to each practice and game. He or she is respectful of coaches, teammates, and opponents, plays “for the love of the game” and instills the same spirit in his or her players. The athlete must have lettered for two years.

Leadership and Character Award (Upper Room): This athlete understands and demonstrates leadership with his or her team. Examples of the true meaning of sportsmanship, dignity and character are manifest in this athlete.

BASEBALL MVP: Jake Hamilton ’15 MIP: Calvin Titus ’17 Blue and White: Jake Hamilton ’15 Upper Room: Jake Hamilton ’15 BASKETBALL (MEN’S) MVP: Max Vrana ’15 MIP: Tanner Rizenbergs ’16 Blue and White: Quinton Riney ’15 Upper Room: Floyd Douglas ’16 BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) MVP: Jerneé Goods ’16 MIP: AJ Jablonski ’18 Blue and White: Amanda Hartmann ’17 Upper Room: Jerneé Goods ’16 CHEERLEADING Blue and White: Sarah Grace Siratt ’16, Leea Yater ’17 Upper Room: Gracie Chambers ’15, Mason Huckabee ’15 CROSS COUNTRY MVP: Danny Henderson ’15 MIP: Caleb Albritton ’17 Blue and White: Danny Henderson ’15 Upper Room: Truett Miller ’16 FIELD HOCKEY MVP: Sophie Chevreaux ’15 MIP: Maddie Stephens ’15

FOOTBALL MVP: Ryan Suitt ’15 (Offense), Josiah Klingenberg ’15 (Defense), Isaiah Harris ’16 (Team) MIP: Campbell Hillard ’15 Blue and White: Harrison Brentlinger ’15 Upper Room: Matt Boyle ’15 GOLF (MEN’S) MVP: Reilly Freeman ‘15 MIP: James Barnett ’16 Blue and White: James Barnett ’16 Upper Room: Carson Pate ’16 GOLF (WOMEN’S) MVP: Samantha Garnett ’15 MIP: Audrey Odom ’15 Blue and White: Audrey Odom ’15 Upper Room: Annabelle French ’16 SOCCER (MEN’S) MVP: Jonathan Song ’15 MIP: David Whitaker ’16 Blue and White: Frenki Behaj ’15, Jack Walraven ’15 Upper Room: Ryan Drobnich ’15, Campbell Hillard ’15

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Most Improved Player (MIP): This athlete has shown steady improvement in his or her play over the course of the season. Peers and coaches alike recognize that this athlete has made the biggest strides.

Blue and White: Vivian McNair ’15 Upper Room: Abby Carroll ’16

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VARSITY SPORTS Most Valuable Outstanding Athlete (MVP): This athlete is one who, by action, elevates the play of his or her teammates when the game is “on the line.”

SOCCER (WOMEN’S) MVP: Molly Bateman ’15 MIP: Katie Karbo ’16 Blue and White: Sophia Iglesias ’16 Upper Room: Molly Bateman ’15 SOFTBALL MVP: Briana Wallace ’15 MIP: Marti King ’16 Blue and White: Amanda Hartmann ’17 Upper Room: Berkeley Phillips ’15, Elizabeth Schnolis ’15

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SWIMMING MVP: Luke Bauer ’15 MIP: Robert Anthony Del Vecchio ’17 Blue and White: Luke Bauer ’15, Emily Sullivan ’15 Upper Room: Will Allen ’15, Ellie Sullivan ’15 TENNIS (MEN’S) MVP: Eric Rutledge ’15 MIP: Trent Barron ’18 Blue and White: Will DeBerry ’17 Upper Room: Ryan Drobnich ’15 TENNIS (WOMEN’S) MVP: Maddie Stephens ’15 39

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MIP: Virginia Leidner ’17 Blue and White: Julianne Garnett ’16 Upper Room: Brianna Vinson ’17 TRACK AND FIELD: MVP: Grayson Borchardt ’15 MIP: William Deskins ’15 Blue and White: William Deskins ’15, Ryan Suitt ’15, Mimi White ’15 Upper Room: Grayson Borchardt ’15, Campbell Hillard ’15, Maggie Roberts ’15 VOLLEYBALL MVP: Katie Karbo ’16 MIP: Kristin Mauldin ’18 Blue and White: Katie Karbo ’16 Upper Room: Maggie Roberts ’15

BOOSTER CLUB II TIMOTHY AWARD Presented to athletes demonstrating the most Christlike attitude in their Upper School athletic career; emphasizing physical, spiritual and mental endurance and sportsmanship. II Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith…”

Ryan Drobnich ’15, Courtney Hammit ’15, Jonathan Song ’15, Briana Wallace ’15 SAINTS AWARD Presented to senior athletes who have participated in athletics for three seasons per year for four years.

Campbell Hillard ’15

WRESTLING: MVP: Caleb Silvia ’18 MIP: James Kirkland ’17 Blue and White: Anthony Salazar ’16 Upper Room: Simon Gaul ’16

HEAD’S SCHOLARS

By Mary Tracy

This prestigious merit award established in 2005 celebrates academic achievements of rising 7th through 11th grade students who meet and maintain exemplary standards of academics, character development and servant leadership. New Head’s Scholars selected in May of 2015 are featured here.

Matt Albritton ’18 appreciates the balance in his life. While he loves to learn and works hard to excel in academic areas, he dedicates much of his time to sports, friendships and “tinkering.” Whether working on golf carts or repairing cell phones, he definitely sides with Thomas Edison’s view of failure as an opportunity to learn.

Matt is very active in All Saints’ Episcopal Church family and youth activities, having participated in several mission trips to Belize and a pilgrimage to Scotland this summer. Matt is in the 2018 cohort of the Tad Bird Honors College and loves basketball, sailing and working with the Solar Car Team.

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Ella Coleman ’21 is NOT generally a quiet person! She would tell you she “talks a lot,” but as one teacher mentions, her “wonderfully positive disposition” draws others to her.

She is seen as a class leader and was president of the Lower School Student Council this past year. In addition to being active in her church and in volunteer work, Ella is a competitive cheerleader and loves to read, draw, paint and create pottery.

It is possible that she has caught the acting bug after her hilarious performance as Snow White in the 6th grade production of Princess Whatsername – complete with a perfect southern accent.

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Celia Nowlin ’19 joined the All Saints’ community last year in 7th grade.

Though generally a quiet person, the “noise” she makes artistically is nothing short of amazing. As one of her teachers noted, she is a “show stopper” – Celia plays piano competitively, was an impressive Ariel in the Middle School production of The Little Mermaid JR., and is now teaching herself to play guitar. She is an active leader in her church and enjoys creative writing and participating in service projects, Future Problem Solvers and Whiz Kids.

She looks forward to joining the 2019 cohort of the Tad Bird Honors College.

Continuing Head’s Scholars Claire Prioleau ‘16 Caleb Albritton ‘17 Grace Evans ‘17

Brittany Zak ‘17 Trent Barron ‘18 Michael Smat ‘18

Bryson Clark ‘19 Jack Delk ‘20 Sarah Tyree ‘20

CURRENT ENDOWED SCHOLARS DILLARD HEAD’S SCHOLAR Established in 2008, the Dillard Family provided an endowment gift to All Saints’ to fund one Head’s Scholar.

Matt Albritton ’18 FORD FOUNDATION SCHOLAR Established in 2009, the Edward E. Ford Foundation provided a 1:3 challenge grant to All Saints’ to establish an endowed need-based scholarship for one new Upper School student. Criteria for selection

mirrors the academic, character and servant leadership standards for the Head’s Scholar award.

James Kirkland ’17 RHODES FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Established in 2014, the Ann L. & Carol Green Rhodes Fine Arts Scholarship Award provides needbased tuition assistance for a bright, deserving Upper School student who illustrates a passion for the arts.

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CAMERON PHELAN CREATIVE WRITING AWARD

To honor the memory of Cameron Phelan ’99, this endowed award is presented to a junior who excels in creative writing. The award is accompanied by a $500 tuition grant and includes the winning essay being published in Innovate.

This year, 12 students participated in the writing challenge. Nancy Crossley, US English Department Chair, assigned each student an image representing a particular month in 1915. The students were to draw inspiration from the image, research historical facts surrounding the subject and write a personal narrative in 750-1000 words.

The 2015 Cameron Phelan Creative Writing Award winner was Ali Kaitcer ’16. Honorable mention was given to Marti King ’16.

Winning narrative by Ali Kaitcer ’16, inspired by this image.

MARCH 13, 1915 Nothing on this Earth could fill me with dread like that unexpected knock at the door. The knock comes a quarter ’til teatime, and my sisters and I are settling in to our chairs by the fireplace. In the kitchen, I hear the musical shattering of china on hardwood floors as Mother rushes to answer the door. Eliza, Florence, and I exchange worried looks, hoping that the delivery boy is lingering on the doorstep; no delivery boy means bad news.

“You don’t think Father–” I begin, feeling the burning in the back of my throat and the trembling in my lip.

“Don’t be silly, Margaret. We would know if something had happened to Father,” Eliza cuts me off sharply.

“We would feel it.”

I nod, but I am not convinced. Just yesterday Mrs. Taylor down the street had gotten word that her son had died in the attack on Neuve Chapelle in Belgium, the very place Father is supposed to be. The wailing was unbearable. When we visited her to bring cakes and pay our respects, she kept going on and on about the injustice of the situation and how it had caught her completely off guard.

“I should have known,” she had sobbed. “I had the most terrible feeling when he left, I should have made him stay.”

Though I know less than a minute had passed since Mother went to answer the door, it feels like an eternity. Time seems to be moving like molasses, the silence hanging over all our heads like the London fog we are all so familiar with. Eliza, being the oldest and therefore–in her own mind, at least–the most sensible, busies herself with tending the fire. Poor Florence clutches her homemade rag doll, cooing softly.

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“Don’t worry, Mary. Father is just fine,” she murmurs, speaking more to herself than the doll.

Mother walks in to the sitting room, shaken to the core and white with apprehension. My heart drops as I see a telegraph gripped in her trembling hand.

“Mother?” Eliza asks tentatively.

“Your father…” Mother pauses to take a deep, steadying breath, “has been killed.” As she finishes her sentence, her voice cracks and she dissolves into tears, sinking in to the nearest chair.

I walk over to her and take the telegraph, not believing what I hear. Surely this is some elaborate trick, and Father is waiting on the other side of that door to surprise us. I fear that is not the case.

“Regret to inform you Captain H. Sterling killed in action Belgium March 11th. Lord Kitchener expresses his sympathy. Secretary War Office,” I read aloud. The words hang heavy in the air, and I am completely numb. I should feel sadness, or anger, or even emptiness; I feel nothing.

Eliza and Florence begin to cry, quiet at first but slowly escalating into a crashing wave of tears and snot and sound. Mother cries with them, in her dignified way, blowing her nose discreetly on her skirt.

“Shall I get the tea?” I need to be somewhere else, anywhere else. I get no response but I go anyway.

Father gets irritable when teatime is late, no matter the reason. Once when I was a child, only just older than Florence is now, we waited almost an hour for him to come home so we could have tea as family. After he blustered in the door, we received a long lecture about the importance of punctuality and tradition, regardless of any situation that may arise. I remember feeling so sad, so ashamed, that I locked myself in my room until the next morning. The only reason I emerged was because I could smell breakfast being prepared downstairs.

I go to the kitchen in a daze, as if I am trapped in a fog. Only, when I try to step out of it, the fog follows me. I prepare the tea tray through the fog, making sure there are enough cups and things to stir in to suit everyone. Father always wants the most peculiar things in his tea, or else nothing at all. He calls his a “grand tea experiment.” More often than not his tea turns foul, but it makes us all giggle. Even Mother cannot help but laugh.

Carrying the tray into the sitting room, I half expect Father to be sitting in his usual chair. Instead, I see Florence cradled in Mother’s lap, with Eliza on the floor at her feet. Their tears have subsided, but the stains are fresh on their faces. As I move to set the tray on the table, I slip on Florence’s doll and the tray flies out of my hands. The china is completely smashed now, the music gone from the sound as the tea seeps into the floor. Eliza rises to help me clean the mess, but I can’t move. This was Father’s favorite china and now it is destroyed, scattered forever with no hope of salvation.

I begin to cry.

Every year I look forward to reading the entries and participating as a judge for the Cameron Phelan Creative Writing competition. It’s a bittersweet moment, but I take some measure of redemption knowing that the award is a fitting memorial to my son, Cameron.

Left: Jimmy Lavender, Chicago Cubs 1915 Below: Art Phelan, Chicago Cubs 1915

As I printed, assembled and started reading the 2015 submissions, one essay and its accompanying photo immediately caught my eye.

It was a photo of former Chicago Cubs pitcher, Jimmy Lavender.

Grabbing my copy of the Baseball Encyclopedia, I looked up Jimmy Lavender, read his stats and, more importantly, noted the time frame that he played for the Cubs. It was readily apparent that he played on the same team as my Grandfather, Art Phelan. Knowing that Jimmy Lavender was my Grandfather’s teammate added a personal connection to this story that made reading it sheer joy for me. I always enjoy reading the essays, but never have I read one that had such personal meaning.

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by Meg Hasten Middle School students undoubtedly have a lot on their minds.

PROJECT EMPATHY challenges them to also think with their hearts.

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THE ENDURING IMPACT OF EMPATHY THE CASE FOR

Emotional Intelligence The term emotional intelligence, or EI, has infiltrated the education industry because of its link to leadership qualities and the holistic development of the child. Experts have written extensively on the power of initiating conversations, activities and experiences that allow for communication and growth outside of traditional book smart.

“We’re talking about a whole new vision of education that says that educating the heart is as important as educating the mind,” said Linda Lantieri, cofounder of the Resolving Conflict Creatively Program, one of the longest-running conflict resolution and social and emotional learning programs in the country.

Former Assistant Head of School and US Division Head, David Madison, J.D., M.Div, D.Min., agrees that modern education cannot be confined to textbooks and test scores. Pairing his years of experience and research in the clergy and in education, he noted in his doctoral thesis that “universities and employers are seeking individuals with skills associated with emotional intelligence as demonstrated in relationships and collaboration.”

Nick Moore ’19 helps deliver clean water for the April Foot Washing event.

While the terms keep changing, All Saints’ has been cultivating Emotional Intelligence for decades. Since 1951, our Episcopal roots have grounded us with a mission to develop the whole child. The Early Childhood program incorporates a daily chapel service and Godly Play into their routine. In addition to daily chapel, the Lower School embraces opportunities to give back to the community through monthly charitable donations and grade-level donations, such as the beloved Kindergarten “angel pop” initiative. And the Upper School prepares students for servant leadership at home and abroad, not only with daily chapel services (including student sermons), but with comprehensive programs including mission work opportunities, a progressive structure for thousands of hours of community service and a senior philanthropy project.

But what about the Middle School? So often in life, the middle child gets overlooked, especially at this “middle age” when they are wrestling with relationships, hormones and time management. At All Saints’, though, this is when we dig deeper to keep them grounded and focused on the bigger picture. We call it Project Empathy.

According to a 2012 New York Times article, How to Be Emotionally Intelligent, individuals with an exceptional EI skill set are highly sought-after in the workplace because they are distinguished as “the best leaders in the corporate world.” It also discusses the top four competencies needed for emotional intelligence: Self Awareness, Self Management, Relationship Skills and Empathy.

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STARTING SMALL & Thinking Big Eight years ago, Mike “Gonzo” Gonzalez, MS Division Head, was still new to his position but believed that the community service requirements in the Middle School needed an overhaul. Requiring a certain number of service hours for students who are just learning time management and who cannot drive, was not, in Gonzo’s opinion, the best way to engage MS students in servant leadership. He charged a few trusted faculty with creating a better solution. After a well-timed sermon on empathy in our Chapel, those faculty members went to Gonzo with the lofty idea to teach empathy at such a critical age. There was a quick realization, though, that empathy could not be taught; it had to be experienced.

After many discussions and reflections on Project Empathy, the group landed on homelessness as a focus for the Project. The stock market crashed in 2008, affecting families and individuals across the country, blurring lines of socio-economic class and pushing people to the streets who had never known need. Fort Worth has been struggling for years to curtail the alarming growth of homeless persons in the area. Tarrant County’s chronically homeless population has continued to climb, up 60 percent since 2013 according to a February 2014 Star-Telegram article. So it’s no surprise there is an increasing need for a local focus on educating our citizens on the causes and outcomes of homelessness, on eradicating myths surrounding homelessness, and finally, on driving a movement to answer the need for help. Project Empathy started as a means to help students put a face on a real-life, local issue and encourage their participation in the solution.

Every year since its inception, Project Empathy has focused on three ways students can engage with the issue of homelessness: community service, charitable donation and a simulation experience that they will remember the rest of their lives (see page 49).

Tarrant County’s chronically homeless population HAS INCREASED 60 PERCENT SINCE 2013.

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Project Empathy focuses on three ways students can engage with the issue of homelessness:

COMMUNITY SERVICE

CHARITABLE DONATION

SIMULATION EXPERIENCE

TIMING IS Everything This year, Project Empathy started with Thanksgiving, finished with Easter and included four large events, each event distinct in its own right.

Students and faculty stop for a photo after delivering meals to Center of Hope.

NOVEMBER // THANKSGIVING DINNER DRIVE

In the spirit of the giving season, students collected elements of Thanksgiving meals to donate.

PARTICIPATION: MS students collected donations from family and friends BENEFICIARY: Center of Hope, Parker County RESULT: 108 complete Thanksgiving meals DISTINCTIVE: 15 students helped deliver and unload the donations, then stayed to help organize the entire food pantry

“Imagine being a parent and knowing you can’t provide for your children, so what a great feeling it was to give food to these parents so they can provide for their kids.”

- BRIDGET BEARDEN ’19

LEADING PROJECT EMPATHY Leslie Adams, MS Math, led Project Empathy from Day 1 through Year 6. Upon Adams leaving in 2014, Kelsey de la Torre, MS Spanish, was the natural choice to take the reins. She and the Project Empathy Committee, which includes Hope Benko, MS and US Chaplain, and Luci Hoad, MS Religion, meet regularly to discuss the ways that Project Empathy can remain relevant and make an even greater impact in students’ lives.

Kelsey de la Torre and Mike Gonzalez collaborate on Project Empathy initiatives.

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EC students show off their donations collected for the December Drive.

“My EC kids look up to older students, so the experience of having the Middle School students cheering and singing to them as they delivered their donations was so special. It’s always more impactful when we can find ways for older kids to lead our younger ones.”

– ROBIN PAGE, EC DIVISION HEAD

DECEMBER // BLANKET, SOCK & GLOVE DRIVE

Students collected blankets, socks and gloves to help keep local homeless citizens a little warmer during the holiday season.

PARTICIPATION: EC: S tudents collected donations and delivered them to the Middle School where students lined the halls, clapping and singing Christmas carols.

LS: 6 th grade students competed to see which class could donate the most.

MS: Students promoted the drive to other Divisions and facilitated collection of donations.

US: Students donated over 100 blankets.

BENEFICIARIES: Presbyterian Night Shelter and Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County RESULT: 600 blankets and 800 pairs of socks and gloves DISTINCTIVE: The first time all four Divisions participated in a Project Empathy event

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Seniors load the car with their donations.

FEBRUARY // OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE

The Overnight Experience is strategically planned for February when the temperatures are low and an uncomfortable time for students to be outside, mimicking the difficulties homeless persons face in the winter months.

PARTICIPATION: MS students experienced a 24-hour fast and an overnight homelessness simulation.

8:00 a.m.: Students began their fast upon arriving for a normal school day and were offered only fruit before athletics and juice during the night.

7:00 p.m.: Students arrived back at school, each carrying only a sleeping bag, toothbrush, toothpaste and pillow. The simulation started with every student being assigned a role in a homeless family and they had to collaborate and think through the simulation as a family unit. Some were members of a family with a single mom and four kids. Others were part of a family of three siblings with no parents, the eldest sibling needing to work to provide for the rest. Families were given a small amount of money to start the simulation and it became clear quickly that a little bit of money doesn’t go a long way—even for the little things that are often taken for granted. Throughout the evening, students whose role was a person over the age of 13 could opt to go to the Work Room and complete tasks such as mopping the art room floor to earn money to buy back their personal belongings or juice for family members.

In the midst of the simulation, families rotated through five different stations, having to purchase bus passes just to move about the hallways.

Station 1: C atholic Charities Fort Worth brought a Vietnam veteran to talk about being homeless and living with PTSD. Station 2: F amilies assembled Blessing Bags comprised of granola bars, waters and resource cards. All Saints’ Episcopal Church dispersed the bags to local homeless people.

Station 3: S tudents were given a break from the simulation to work on homework for the next day.

Station 4: F amilies participated in a reflection room where they could journal, read about current events, meditate on collects from the Book of Common Prayer or participate in a prayer tree.

Station 5: T he Tarrant Area Food Bank brought two formerlyhomeless people to participate in a Q&A with the students.

10:00 p.m.: A fter the stations, the entire group participated in a walk around the ring road as Mother Benko led them in a Compline Service (end of day service). Students were given the opportunity to share their reflections on the evening so far.

11:00 p.m.: T he families were separated by gender and age (mimicking the experience of visiting a homeless shelter), and as soon as they settled in, a “lice outbreak” was announced and students were directed outside. They ended their long day by sleeping in the St. Francis Courtyard in their sleeping bags, battling growling stomachs and near-freezing temperatures.

6:00 a.m.: S tudents were awakened for sunrise yoga and a morning Eucharist.

8:00 a.m.: P arents surprised the students with a big breakfast to bookend their 24-hour fast.

BENEFICIARY: MS students, faculty and parents RESULT/DISTINCTIVE: A unique time for students to simulate homelessness and reflect on their own blessings

Students arrive at School for the Overnight Experience.

Students created reflection pieces to meditate on in the Reflection Room at Station 4 Students slept in the St. Francis Courtyard overnight to complete their homelessness simulation.

“My favorite moment during our homelessness simulation and Overnight Experience is talking with the students right after they get the opportunity to interact with actual homeless people. They share the most heartfelt feelings and thoughts about their time. It is always a beautiful thing to watch their new sense of humility and compassion emerge.”

- KELSEY DE LA TORRE, MS SPANISH AND PROJECT EMPATHY LEADER

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APRIL // FOOT WASHING WITH ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON MAUNDY THURSDAY Maundy Thursday is a day that liturgically we remember Jesus washing his disciples’ feet, so the Middle School partnered with All Saints’ Episcopal Church to assist with a Eucharist and foot washing serving local homeless persons in Unity Park, Fort Worth.

PARTICIPATION: MS students assisted in the preparation for and execution of this event hosted by All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Unity Park, Fort Worth.

• Students prepared brown bags with sandwiches and chips for handing out to homeless people.

• Forty students were nominated to participate in the foot washing event based on grades and character.

Students assisted with the foot washing by replacing water, bringing towels, locating donated shoes in certain sizes and passing out lunches and water.

BENEFICIARIES: Local homeless citizens RESULT/DISTINCTIVE: Students were able to interact with and directly serve local homeless people

“This was the most authentic experience students had this year and through it, they were able to dispel homelessness myths.”

– LUCI HOAD, MS RELIGION

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Jack Hardgrove ’20 assists All Saints’ Episcopal Church clergy member with a foot washing.

PROJECT EMPATHY Community Partners CENTER OF HOPE

From children’s programs to feeding those in need, our philosophy is to offer a hand up, not just a handout. While respecting others’ choices, we encourage them to participate in finding the individual, longterm solutions to help them become a contributing part of our community.

To learn more or get involved, visit centerofhopetx.com.

PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER

The largest provider of homeless services in the area, Presbyterian Night Shelter is the only area emergency shelter without lengthof-stay restrictions. Along with basics like food, shelter and clothing, we also provide counseling and resources for obtaining proper identification, permanent housing, employment, financial assistance and more.

For giving and serving opportunities, please visit journeyhome.org.

UNION GOSPEL MISSION

Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County has over 126 years of experience providing food, shelter and supportive services to thousands of men, women and children.

These services have given many residents hope and a chance for a new start. In the secure environment of UGM-TC’s six-acre campus, residents participate in programs designed to maximize their potential by developing the skills they need to return to the community as independent, productive members. A holistic approach is taken to address physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. The programs we offer aim to give homeless individuals the greatest chance of developing the skills and selfconfidence to attain self-sufficiency.

To view immediate needs, learn how to donate or volunteer, visit ugm-tc.org.

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Moving Forward

AMIDST GROWING PAINS Every year, Project Empathy’s Overnight Experience receives local media attention because of the unique way in which it teaches students about servant leadership.

Critics, however, comment that the experience is unauthentic, that one night doesn’t precipitate empathy.

Our Middle School leaders agree that as an isolated event, the Overnight Experience may not dig deep enough, but it’s the many layers of Project Empathy that ultimately reach the hearts of every student.

“There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes learning outside of these events to ensure authenticity of their overall experience,” said Luci Hoad. “We work on perfecting it every year.”

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event, students are given the opportunity to share their personal reflections with the group, further engaging them in thinking critically about their experiences.

The Project has grown exponentially in a short period of time, not unlike All Saints’ as a whole. And with that growth, growing pains follow, as well as the need to step back and reflect (just as we are asking our students to do).

This year witnessed four major events now under the Project Empathy umbrella and marks the first year every Division participated.

“My goal from the beginning with this Project has been to engage not just every Division, but our entire community,” Gonzo said. “And we still have a lot of work to do.”

Alongside goals of broadening the scope, the faculty leaders of Project Empathy are annually reevaluating the experiential depth of the Project for their MS students.

Nick Moore ‘19 and Bryce Earley ‘19 being interviewed by Andrew Greenstein, reporter with KRLD-AM.

Luci Hoad assists with Eucharist at the April Foot Washing event.

“It has been a life-changing experience. I never take anything for granted because one day it could all be gone.”

Students begging for change during carpool after the 2014 Overnight Experience.

- MICHAEL FLORES ’19 Two examples of these didactic conversations stood out this year.

1. T he Overnight programming shifts every other year so that a 7th grader won’t have the same experience their 8th grade year. The traditional culmination for the Overnight has included students spending the morning in carpool lines begging for change and holding signs about being homeless. This exercise was not done this year because of the desire to differentiate the homeless population from panhandlers. However, it will be added back next year because the donation collection has historically provided a significant donation to the Union Gospel Mission and Presbyterian Night Shelter.

Last year, for example, donations from the ring road allowed the UGM to purchase 10 bicycles for homeless individuals to use as transportation to/from work.

2. T he foot washing on Maundy Thursday was a new event this year and one that everyone agreed provided an

authentic opportunity for our students to interact with and directly serve our local homeless; however, with authenticity comes a risk. Direct interaction off campus in an uncontrolled environment does not lend itself to the highest level of safety for our students.

“These are the big questions we wrestle with: How do we balance accurate reflection and also provide the greatest impact?” said Luci Hoad, MS Religion. “How do we balance authenticity and safety? How do we challenge these students to look inward and still make sure they don’t take themselves too seriously?”

Through the growing pains of an expanding and dynamic experience, the Middle School continues to work toward balance in the pursuit of evoking empathy in students at a critical point in their lives. It’s no accident that this Project reaches students at an age when they are arguably most self-centered and closed-minded. The challenge is steep, but the reward is enduring and lifelong.

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AROUND ALL SAINTS’

By Meg Hasten

PTO FAMILY BINGO NIGHT // January 23 The first Family Bingo Night was a big success, and PTO is excited to host this event annually.

WESTERN DAY // January 28

EC, LS and MS students celebrated Western Day by wearing their boots and hats, playing Westernthemed games in Martin Gym and the MS even held a chili cook-off.

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ALL DAY @ ALL SAINTS’ // January 29

This annual Open House invited current and prospective parents to campus to glimpse into the life of a Saint by sitting in on classes, enjoying lunch on the Great Lawn (or in a Dining Hall) and learning more about the dynamic programs at All Saints’.

STATE OF THE SCHOOL & PARENT SOCIAL EVENT // February 10

The State of the School and Parent Social held at Ridglea Country Club was a great chance for parents to get updated on the financial health and programmatic enhancements of the School while also enjoying an adult night out with each other.

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ALUMNI CLAY SHOOT // March 28

The Alumni Association hosted the annual Clay Shoot at Walsh Ranch for not only Alumni participants, but for participants throughout the All Saints’ community.

VOLUNTEER FAIR // April 16

The annual Volunteer Fair provided an opportunity for parents in all Divisions to learn about the many ways to get involved on campus and to sign up for responsibilities in the upcoming year.

KINDERGARTEN CINDERELLA BALL // April 23 The Cinderella Ball was a Kindergarten favorite again this year. The Ball is an inter-disciplinary project that weaves reading, writing, speaking, art and even dancing into one unit that concludes with a performance by the Kindergarten classes.

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BOOSTER GOLF CLASSIC // May 4 The Booster Club hit it big again this year by hosting a day of golf followed by the “Party on the Patio” at River Crest. Music icons and All Saints’ dads, Pat Green and Casey Donahew, provided the entertainment.

THE CHAMPIONSHIPS AT ALL SAINTS’ // June 27

The annual tennis tournament hosted by the Alumni Association brought in players from the entire All Saints’ community. With a grass court, additional games and party under the lights, it was definitely the best one yet.

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SUMMER UNIVERSITY AT ALL SAINTS’ // Summer 2015 Summer campers of all ages came from miles around to the All Saints’ campus to participate in Summer University’s weekly classes. From Legos® to mythology and sports statistics to essay writing; from baseball to wrestling and art to video game design, students were challenged and inspired!

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CLASSICAL ODYSSEY: MAY 27-JUNE 8

ROME, ITALY TO ATHENS, GREECE Led by: Eric LaPointe, US Latin, and Whitney Brown, US Administration

Not only did 13 students explore some of the world’s most historically significant ancient sites like the Roman Forum, the Acropolis in Athens, and the site of the Oracle at Delphi, they also witnessed more recent history at the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, the richly historical port city of Kusadasi in Turkey, and in the dramatic natural beauty of Capri and the Cyclades islands of Greece. Students kept a detailed travel journal in which they explored questions of cultural understanding and global issues; students will design individual capstone projects which can be applied as credit toward their Honors Classics Diploma.

Student travelers: Andrew Allen ’18, Will Allen ’15, William Baird ’15, Emily Brock ’16, Kate Claunch ’16, Brinkley Keetch ’18, Mckenzie Keetch ’16, Jacob Matthews ’17, Jared Moody ’17, Kelsey Ramsey ’16, Coby Vida ’17, Tayler Weathers ’16 and Sam Wilhelm ’17.

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LANGUAGE STUDY IN SAN SEBASTIAN: JUNE 9-28 SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN

Led by Leslie Wittenbraker, US Spanish The immersion program in beautiful San Sebastian gave students insight into Spain’s language, culture and history from an insider’s perspective. Students lived with a home stay family and took classes in the morning to improve their Spanish skills. On the weekends, students visited some of the country’s most inspiring sights and cities where they experienced Spain’s art, architecture, literature and history.

Student travelers (pictured with Wittenbraker): Cori Greenfield ‘17, Austin Decker ‘16 and Maddie Comtois ‘17.

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Because our school, Lacunza, is an international school, people from all around the world are in my class. Along with one other girl in our SPI program, my class consists of two women from Korea, a woman from Russia, a woman from China, a woman from Missouri, a couple of boys from California and even an elderly lady from Switzerland who speaks five languages! We all speak Spanish in class to each other in order to practice and because we probably wouldn’t understand each other if we didn’t.

–MADDIE COMTOIS ’17 Language Study in San Sebastian

BIODIVERSITY IN GREECE: JUNE 15-JULY 2

GREECE (EASTERN AEGEAN ISLANDS)

Led by: Marsha Stripe, US Chemistry and Eric LaPointe, US Latin This expedition gave students the opportunity to join a series of research projects in the eastern Aegean. The first week was based on the island of Samos (close to Turkey), while the second week was spent travelling by a research boat stopping at two of the more remote islands in the Aegean.

The research projects was coordinated by the Archipelagos Institute – a Greek NGO with several research bases around the eastern Aegean, with input from the Operation Wallacea university academic teams. Teams completed various studies, including: a course on Aegean Island ecology; a Samos island-wide survey of chameleons to estimate population size and habitat usage; bird surveys, fish surveys, grass surveys and oceanography surveys in areas designated as wildlife refuges. The students were asked by the Operation Wallacea scientists to design and install the first underwater research transect of the newly established open-water marine aquarium - a true honor!

BARKER COLLEGE: MARCH 2015 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

As part of our ongoing exchange program with Barker College, Courtney Hammit ’15 and Elizabeth Schnolis ’15 traveled to Australia for two weeks in March as part of their Senior Project.

“My trip to Australia was not limited to breathtaking tourist locations and eventful evenings; through the exchange I was able to attend classes with my host partner, participate in school performances (like the Barker’s renowned choir) and experience the culture and everyday life firsthand. On the weekdays, I would attend school at Barker College and on the weekends I would participate in a wide range of activities with my host family. One of the most memorable things I was able to do was go to a local wildlife park called the Koala Park Sanctuary with my host sister, Emma. At school I really enjoyed meeting all of the students and helping Emma with her American history project. The memories I gained in Australia will last a lifetime and I can’t wait to go back and visit again!” Elizabeth Schnolis ’15

Elizabeth Schnolis ’15

Courtney Hammit ’15, Fr. David Madison ’92, former US Division Head, and Elizabeth Schnolis ’15

Student travelers: Cade Crow ’17, Brittany Zak ’17, Zack Switalski ’15, Carter Krzeminski ’17, Caleb Albritton ’17 and Colton Privitt ’17.

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ALL SAINTS’ ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Eyes on Texas

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Meinzer with US Digital Photography students at Edwards Ranch.

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In March, the Tad Bird Honors College presented All Saints’ second Artist-in-Residence – Wyman Meinzer, Official Photographer of the State of Texas. Over the course of three days, Meinzer gave a Chapel talk to US students and worked with artists in various Divisions, including taking the US Digital Photography students on a photo excursion to Edwards Ranch. He also joined the All Saints’ community for an evening of his Eyes on Texas exhibit, reception and artist talk.

Wyman Meinzer is the only official State Photographer of Texas, named so in 1997 by the Texas State Legislature and then Gov. George W. Bush, an honor he still holds today. He was raised on the League Ranch, a 27,000acre ranch in the rolling plains of midwest Texas. Since then, he has traveled to every corner of this great state and all points in between in search of the first and last rays of sunlight in its magnificent sweep across the Texas landscape. Read more about Meinzer and his art: www.wymanmeinzer.com.

MAY 6, 2015

The Junior Honors Thesis program offers opportunities for students to pursue their intellectual passions. Students engage in a yearlong process of discovery that requires advanced and interdisciplinary study.

In addition to independent work, the thesis project also involves close association between student and a faculty mentor who provides guidance and support. While participation in the Junior Honors Thesis experience is a requirement for members of the Tad Bird Honors College, all juniors are encouraged to participate.

Students from the Class of 2016 exhibited and presented their Honors Thesis projects in May. The exhibitions showcased analytical thinking and creative problem solving skills across a variety of possibilities: from academic research papers to a novel, a documentary film and a series of paintings. Junior Honors Thesis topics presented are listed here.

SARAH BOONE: A Case for The Arts in Education EMILY BROCK: Deciphering Schizophrenia IMANI DAVIS: Exploring Female Beauty Standards in a Male-dominated Geopolitical Atmosphere AUSTIN DECKER: Down Syndrome: The Science JULIANNE GARNETT: New Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease SIMON GAUL: Conservation of Alaskan King Salmon ALEX HECHT: Role of the Individual in Warfare ALI KAITCER: Hidden: The Gospel, According to Lydia CAMILLE KELLY: On Music Therapy in Mental Illness MARTI KING: The Walking Canvas RAYNA MALDONADO: The Relevance of ISIS RENÉE MERRILL: “Is Art Immortal?” A Mini-documentary BRAZOS PINTO: Saving Texas Future Problem Solving CLAIRE PRIOLEAU: Poverty and Education in Zambia RILEY RECTOR: Developing Personal Style in Watercolor, Acrylic and Oil TEDDY RICHARDSON: On Stress and Bacterial Infection: Does Stress Make Us Sicker?

GRACE TRACY: Water Around the World TAYLER WEATHERS: On Mental Health Education DAVID WHITAKER: State of the Energy Sector: Is Solar the Future?

Julianne Garnett discusses new ways to treat Parkinson’s.

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NEW HONORS COLLEGE MEMBERS BOND IN MAINE In early August, our newest Honors College inductees, the Class of 2019 cohort, traveled together to northern Maine for the second annual Honors College Induction Retreat. Their itinerary included retracing Henry David Thoreau’s journey into the Maine woods by hiking Mt. Katahdin and canoeing on the Penobscot River; reading Thoreau and reflecting on Transcendentalism; visiting Bowdoin College and engaging in team-building activities.

THE TAD BIRD HONORS COLLEGE INDUCTEES (CLASS OF 2019): Gwyneth Baker Phoebe Bloomfield Luke Boydstun Bailey Bowman Bryson Clark Sienna DelConte Trevor Dugan Bryce Earley Easton Fehler Michael Flores Annilee Kremling Kort Kuenstler Celia Nowlin Jane Stephenson Kennedy Zak

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How two Early Childhood teachers are

incorporating the Reggio Emilia Approach

By Missy Carson and Carter Goree, EC teachers

It is well known that young children learn best through hands-on activities where they are involved in the learning process. As Early Childhood educators, we value the opportunity for students to be expressive, to show critical thinking and to take ownership in the activity while still maintaining structure and control. This is what compelled our interest in the Reggio approach.

Goree: Having studied abroad in Italy and experiencing Reggio Emilia firsthand in the original school, I was so fascinated and impressed by the way the teachers engaged the children. It inspired me to become a teacher and help shape young minds.”

The Reggio approach provides children the freedom to express themselves in math, science, literature, art and other disciplines through interactive, hands-on activities, which enhances the child’s ability to establish an environment that is creative, active, and inspires learning. For example, the use of a light table teaches shadow effects and perspective as well as demonstrates how different a project looks when light is added.

In conversation, we discovered our common passion for the Reggio Emilia way of learning and shared a desire to incorporate parts of that style into our already outstanding curriculum.

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We were grateful to receive the Faculty Excellence Award this year, allowing us the opportunity to travel to Boston where we visited three schools that are actively incorporating Reggio Emilia. We also attended a hands-on workshop led by experts in that field.

This experience has given us the tools we need to help implement certain elements directly into our Early Childhood curriculum at All Saints’.

“Having stud ied abroad in Italy and exp eriencing Re ggio Emilia firsthand in th e original sch ool, I was so fascinated an d impressed b y the way the teachers enga ged the child ren. It inspir me to become ed a teacher and help shape young minds. ” C ARTER GORE E, PRE

K TEACHER

Incorporating recycled materials along with building blocks, Lego’s and other manipulatives into a design project helps children understand the value of time management, protecting the environment and working together; it also fosters and encourages creativity. The children in our class constructed a city and watched its growth over several weeks. We used advanced vocabulary such as engineering, cultivating and habitats when talking about the project. Their city included a zoo, farmland and a downtown area. They loved working on this “construction project” everyday!

The use of journals presents children with the opportunity to write using inventive spelling as well as pictures they illustrate. We were impressed with the print-rich environment that these projects created in the classrooms and hallways!

Carson: I continue to be amazed at the brilliance of young children. The Reggio experience has reaffirmed my desire to help children discover their passion for learning. My job is to facilitate and guide them in a direction to become inquisitive and innovative thinkers.”

Continuing to incorporate this style provides our students with a holistic learning practice which will positively impact them through their educational journey now and in the future. Not only will this approach help show children other pathways to find solutions, but it will challenge children to use critical thinking skills to become successful problem solvers. As we incorporate additional layers of what we learned in Boston, we are confident that the classroom curriculum and overall Early Childhood program will continue to stand out as exceptional.

“I continue to be amazed at th brilliance of yo e ung children. T he Reggio experience has reaffirmed my desire to help children discov er their passion for learning.

My job is to fa cilitate and gu ide them in a direction to bec ome inquisitiv e and innovative thin kers.”

MISSY CARSON, BRID GE K TEACHER

The Reggio Emilia Approach is an educational philosophy which is carried forth in the Municipal Infant-toddler Centers and Preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, and has inspired other schools all over the world. It is based on a number of distinctive characteristics: the participation of families, the collegial work of all the personnel, the importance of the educational environment, the presence of the atelier and the figure of the atelierista, the in-school kitchen, and the pedagogical coordinating team.

Focusing on the centrality of the hundred languages belonging to every human being, in the atelier spaces young children are offered daily opportunities to encounter many types of materials, many expressive languages, many points of view, working actively with hands, minds, and emotions, in a context that values the expressiveness and creativity of each child in the group.

Learn more: www.reggiochildren.it

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Dear All Saints’ Family and Friends, It seems like it was hardly yesterday in the Reid household that our three children Sainty, Jake, and Charlie, were gearing up for another outstanding school year at All Saints’. The beginning of a new year and a new journey was always exciting, and the emotions are forever engrained in our hearts.

That same excitement is humming on campus as the 2015–2016 school year begins. Two years ago in 2013, during the first phase of our Building for Character: For ALL the Saints capital campaign, the Dillard Center for Early Childhood Education opened its doors and will, again, open new doors to the new expansion that was completed this summer. The additional space will continue to make our School a premier destination for early childhood education with new and repurposed classrooms to accommodate expanded offerings to three-, four- and five-year-olds.

The Ann L. & Carol Green Rhodes Fine Arts Scholarship is one of many gifts from the first phase of our For ALL the Saints campaign whose impact will be felt this year by a deserving student. The long-term viability and vibrancy of our School is always at the forefront, and this endowment gift will provide funds to our permanent financial aid budget.

As this new school year begins, we are excited about the next chapter in the All Saints’ story.

On behalf of the Reid family, and our wonderful For ALL the Saints Campaign Cabinet, we wish you a happy start to the new school year and look forward to this next capital campaign journey together!

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Molly and Rusty Reid Capital Campaign Co-Chairs

Early Childhood Spreads Its Wings

Our Early Childhood program, led by Division Head Robin Page, has quickly grown into the leading preschool program in Tarrant County. Based on high levels of demand, the All Saints’ Board of Trustees and leadership set enrollment goals for the foreseeable future and evaluated space limitations. In order to better accommodate our littlest Saints, the Building for Character: For ALL the Saints capital campaign generously allocated funding for a necessary modification of the Dillard Center for Early Childhood Education. The new wing, consisting of two additional classrooms and dedicated dining room, releases previously repurposed spaces, including the art room and multi-purpose room, to be used as originally intended.

Early Childhood Division Head, Robin Page, shows off the new EC wing.

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MEET THE PEOPLE

BEHIND OUR

Campaign

Inside Simpson Upper School hallway (L-R): Susanne Dial, Paula Brockway, Jason Dial

We are thrilled to help All Saints’ become even greater for our grandkids and their grandkids! We are so thankful they attend a school that teaches them about God and making Him first in their lives.

DEBBY AND CHIP BROWN, GRANDPARENTS DIVISION

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Inside Lower School Oudt Dining Hall (L-R): Debby Brown, Marci & Jeff Kramer

We strongly support the next phase of All Saints’ campus development. The new enhancements will only further enrich the foundation laid by those before us. All Saints’ has the opportunity to take what is already an excellent school to another level of innovation, creativity and community.

JANIE RECTOR, WENDE DWYER-JOHNSEN AND ANDREW JOHNSEN, PARISH AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DIVISION

We are extremely excited to be involved in the For ALL the Saints Capital Campaign. Our four children started at All Saints’ many years ago and attended K-12. We love our All Saints’ family.

PATRICIA AND WIN RYAN, FOREVER SAINTS DIVISION

On the Burnett Great Lawn, near the future site of the proposed Saints Union Center (L-R): Caroline and Jimmy Samis, Annie and Ben Heinzelmann, Melissa and Matt McLaughlin, Patricia and Win Ryan. Not pictured: Chip Brown, Kelly and Jeff Dillard, Sarah and Baker Gentry, Wende Dwyer-Johnsen and Andrew Johnsen, Janie Rector.

I am beyond excited about serving on this committee. I am entering my second year teaching 4th grade at All Saints’, yet I feel like I have been here forever. This School has my heart, and I am thrilled to be a part of its future success!

ANNIE AND BEN HEINZELMANN, FACULTY/STAFF AND STUDENTS DIVISION

What a fun time for our community!

As parents to three children, Ethan, Sara, and Charlie, we are thrilled to see firsthand how the new and renovated facilities will further unite all of our young students, scholars, artists and athletes in exercising their genius within.

SUSANNE AND JASON DIAL, PARENTS DIVISION 71

By Keira Moody

Joey Menendez, new US Division Head, and his wife, Julie, welcomed their first child, John Asher Ellis Menendez, on May 11. John Asher weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 22 inches long.

The Menendez family resides in Fort Worth after their move in June from Georgia.

Patricia Henderson, EC Music teacher, is celebrating her 40 years of teaching with many travel experiences this summer. First, Patricia and husband, Hobie, attended court sessions in Oklahoma City, Seattle and Louisiana as the Royal Patron and Royal Matron of Bluebonnet Court 3, Order of the Amaranth (a Masonic-affiliated women’s organization). They also traveled to Alaska for many adventures including a tundra wilderness tour, flight-seeing and deep sea fishing. Patricia also traveled to Quito, Ecuador, for a weeklong mission trip sponsored by FEDICE, a Spanish acronym for Faith Speaks.

Patricia also attended a two-day Elementary Music Educators Conference in Dallas this summer. Her two favorite clinicians, Denise Gagne from Canada and Dr. Artie Almeida from Florida, were present. EC students love the works of both Gagne and Almeida, including movement and instrument activities.

Dr. Robin Ward, Assistant to the Head of School for Math Development, was one of 5 nominees for “Outstanding Mothers” at the annual Easter Seals’ “Hats off to Mothers Luncheon” held at Colonial Country Club in May. The nominees were recognized for their contributions to the Dallas-Fort Worth community.

Bart Pointer, US History teacher, attended the EdTechTeacher Summer Workshop “Google, Web Tools & the Student-Centered Classroom.” The workshop covered creating and collaborating with Google Docs, Google Slides and Google Forms, recording audio-video notes to sync note-taking of YouTube Videos, exploring Chrome extensions such as Screencastify and Snagit for narration and a range of creative Web tools such as Vocaroo, Fotobabble, Voki, Animoto and Powtoon.

Bart also celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary with wife, Susan, on April 21.

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Joe Morris, MS Life Science teacher, was named a recipient of the 2015 Ernest and Sarah Butler Award for Excellence in Science Teaching through the Texas Medical Association in March. Out of 440 nominations and 210 applications, Joe was one of three 1st place winners of the award and the only recipient teaching at the middle school level. He was given a $5,000 award as well as $2,000 resource grant toward science programs. He was honored at the TMA convention on May 1 in Austin.

Laura Martinec, Admission Project Manager, and her husband, Case, welcomed their first child, Charles (Charlie) Brenner Martinec, on February 26. Charlie weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 21 1/4 inches long. The happy family lives in Fort Worth.

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Kim Moore, US Technology, led two sessions this summer at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Annual Conference in Philadelphia. One was titled “9 Web Tools in 5” and the other was “They Can’t Wait for Go Animate.”

Throughout her presentations, she used actual work of All Saints’ students to demonstrate points. Earlier in the spring, Kim presented at the Knowledge and Information Professional Association (KIPA) Annual Conference for the session “Digital Youth: Technologically Savvy but not Literate.”

Mike Gonzalez, Darold Hubbard, Monica Wilson and Lynn Wood of the Middle School San Diego, CA 5 Institute for Middle Level attended July 1, 201the June 28– ION BAY HYATT MISS Leadership Conference in San Diego in June.

The conference was an in-depth review of the challenges of Middle School student life, including social media and self awareness.

Lance Brown, Baseball Pitching Coach and Teacher, was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame in April. Prior to his role at All Saints’, Lance coached baseball at TCU for 18 years and was one of the winningest coaches in TCU history. He is one of only two people to ever be named Southwest Player of the Year and Southwest Coach of the Year.

Brian Wilson, MS golf coach, and father of Grace ’18 and Anna Claire ’21, qualified and played this summer in the USGA Senior Open held at Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento. Approximately 1,800 professional and amateur golfers competed for only 150 spots. Brian placed an impressive 57th in the tournament.

US teachers Carol Childress, Charlotte Cowser, Bob Kershaw and Greg Nowlin attended a College Board AP Professional Development conference in Dallas in February. Conference presentations were related to AP Statistics, BC Calculus, AB Calculus and Pre-AP Mathematics and were designed to inspire new strategies for presenting the topics and provide ways to use technology to solve problems.

Nancy Crossley, US English Department Chair, and Dr. Lyle Crossley, US Science teacher, welcomed their first grandchild, Ian Gregory Holbert, on May 12. Ian weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 7/8 inches long. Proud parents, Dr. Emily Crossley and Dr. Tony Holbert, live with Ian in Houston.

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David Parks, US Religion teacher, and his wife, Stacy, welcomed their first child, Cara Rose Parks on July 16. Cara weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 20½ inches long. They live in Fort Worth.

The 2nd grade team of Jennifer Albritton, Annabelle Carsey and Vanessa Morales, along with LS Division Head, Debra Koppelberger, “had a ball” while attending the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) in Boston this spring. They had the opportunity learn new teaching techniques from a variety of speakers, as well as to share their own presentation, “Exploring Geometry and Measurement Through the Visual Arts Featuring Piet Mondrian, Jasper Johns, Josef Albers, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol.” It was a “home run” of a conference!

Mother Hope Benko, MS/US Chaplain and Religion teacher, attended the Young Clergy Women Project’s Annual Conference in Austin this summer. The theme was “Text in Context” and focused on a new type of Bible study for small groups.

Early Childhood teacher, Raquel Martin, and teaching assistant, Karman McDaniel, attended the “Handwriting Without Tears” workshop this summer in Fort Worth. Karman also attended an EC Educators’ Conference this summer in Austin.

Peggy Wilson, MS Science teacher, attended the Robotics Seminar at Texas Tech University this summer. She and Robotics co-teacher, Monica Wilson, plan to use advances learned at the seminar to apply to the All Saints’ Robotics program.

Elizabeth Caruthers, MS English teacher, attended a writing conference at TCU this summer where she focused on the Hero’s Journey, creating voice and the editing/proofreading process.

James Venhaus, US Theatre Arts teacher, received applause recently by Dallas Morning News and Stagehunt for his original contemporary adaptations of several of Shakespeare’s plays. Weird Sisters, Romeo and Juliet at Verona High and Great Big Deal Over Nothing are being performed by with-it and witty teenagers in high school theaters across the country. Read more: http://artsblog.dallasnews.com/2015/02/fort-worth-playwright-enrolls-romeo-juliet-at-verona-high.html/ http://blog.stagehunt.com/interview-saints-director-james-venhaus/

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Vanessa Morales and Melissa Gresham in the Lower School and Anne Butrum Hill and Yoon Hoo Lee in the Middle School attended the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Annual Conference in Philadelphia this summer. They learned new and innovative ways to incorporate technology into the LS and MS classrooms.

Ted Arrington, US History teacher, had a scholarly article published recently in the Wesleyan Graduate Review.

Reformer or Transformer: A Consideration of Paulo Freire’s Educational Philosophy, reflects on the 20th century Brazilian education reformer’s contributions to education in the United States. For instance, Freire’s creation of “cultural circles” for teaching literacy to the illiterate poor was revolutionary in Brazil and was an inspiration to the U.S. Ted is currently a doctoral student at Texas Wesleyan University working toward his Ed.D.

Anne Butrum, MS Math teacher, married Blake Hill on June 6 at Christ Chapel Bible Church followed by a reception at The Ashton Depot. The newlyweds honeymooned in Turks and Caicos then returned to make their home in Fort Worth.

Blake Brockermeyer, Assistant Varsity Football Coach and father of Jack ’16, Luke ’18 and twins Tommy and James ’21, is one of 13 distinguished and decorated former University of Texas student-athletes and staff to be inducted into the Men’s and Women’s Athletics Halls of Honor this September. Blake was a left tackle for the Longhorns until he elected to forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft. He was a first-round selection by Carolina and played a total of nine years for the NFL including Chicago and Denver.

Father Mel Bridge, EC/LS Chaplain and Religion teacher, and wife, Ruth, welcomed their first grandchild, Connett Daniel Bridge, on March 4. Connett weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Proud parents Gareth and Amy Klinner Bridge live in Memphis where Gareth ’04 is an MD completing his second year of residency.

Amy is an elementary school teacher who now stays home with Connett.

All Saints’ Early Childhood Division hosted the SAES Early Childhood conference in June for SAES member schools. The conference featured Connie Wootton, former Executive Director of SAES, Amy Harrison of St. John’s Episcopal School in Abilene and Dr. Sallee Beneke of St. Ambrose University it Iowa.

Dr. Lyle Crossley, US Science teacher, and Joe Morris, MS Life Science teacher, were named one of ten 1st place recipients of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator Award in May. The prestigious awards recognize educators who are using the classroom to inspire innovation, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking among their students. Lyle and Joe, the only recipients from Texas, were nominated by the All Saints’ Solar Car Team (see nomination video on youtube.com - search “Solar Car Henry Ford”). All 1st place winners received a weeklong “Innovation Immersion Experience” at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan.

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ONCE A SAINT, ALWAYS A SAINT. DAVID MADISON, distinguished alumus and celebrated leader at All Saints’, is the new Executive Director at Southwestern Associate of Episcopal Schools, SAES. Through accreditations, consulting, professional development services and pastoral advisement, Madison will lead the 120 SAES member schools – including All Saints’ – to the next level of success. We look back on the “Madison Era” at All Saints’ with gratefulness and awe. He will be missed, but we know that our paths will continue to cross.

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PRAYING F Compassionate. SUCCESS IN The MADISON Integrity of l Era Fr WISDOM. I will miss his kind spirit! be 1992 1999humor2007 wry sense of ne 1996 Found 2004 Adios mi amigo. his genius Witty.

Graduated from Baylor University School of Law, admitted to the State Bar of Texas and returned to Fort Worth to enter the private practice of law with a local firm

Graduated from All Saints’ Episcopal School

Graduated from Austin College with a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology

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Appointed Director of Religious Studies and Middle School Chaplain, led review and development of the Religious Studies Curriculum

Graduated from Nashotah House Theological Seminary with a M.Div., cum laude; returned to Fort Worth as Parochial Associate at All Saints’ Episcopal Church; began teaching at All Saints’ Episcopal School

“Padre, as I like to call David, is a Saint in the truest sense of the word.

He is a product of All Saints’ Episcopal School and a proponent and architect for our unique educational model; he is emerging from our School community as a remarkably talented and wise leader. Go where he may, All Saints’ will always be a part of him, and he of us.”

– DR. TAD BIRD

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he compassion of a priest. “Be joyful always; David Madison, Class of 1992

David Madison, Assistant Head of School and US Division Head

FOR YOUR pray continually; N THE FUTURE. give thanks in all leadership circumstances.”

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Named Assistant Head of School and US Division Head

Completed All Saints’ nationally recognized Religion curriculum

Begins work as Executive Director of the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools

Co-founder of the Tad Bird Honors College

Started Junior Honors Thesis and Senior Projects programs

Earned D.Min. from Virginia Theological Seminary

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MEET UPPER SCHOOL DIVISION HEAD,

Joey Menendez

EDUCATION 2007-2008

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, TEACHERS COLLEGE (New York, NY) M.A. Education Leadership; The Klingenstein Center

2006

KLINGENSTEIN SUMMER INSTITUTE (Lawrenceville, NJ)

1997-2001

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (Chapel Hill, NC) B.S. Business Administration, Minor: Religious Studies

EXPERIENCE 2012-2015

WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS OF AUGUSTA (Augusta, GA) Upper School Principal

2001-2012

ST. DAVID’S SCHOOL (Raleigh, NC) Dean of Students (4 years), Teacher/Coach, Community Service and International Missions Program

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WHAT DREW YOU TO FORT WORTH AND ALL SAINTS’?

As I was searching for a new school and city to call home, I wanted to find a place where my wife and I could enjoy raising a family. My wife had mentioned Texas as a possible state to move to, and so I began the search for schools in Texas. All Saints’ appeared on my radar, and after my initial conversation with Fr. Madison, I knew I wanted to be back in an Episcopal school. The fact that the school is in Fort Worth was a bonus because of how family-friendly this city is.

We felt like All Saints’ and Fort Worth was where we wanted to raise our son.

YOU RECENTLY HAD YOUR FIRST BABY, JOHN ASHER. HOW HAS LIFE CHANGED FOR YOU AND YOUR WIFE, JULIE?

I knew that having a child would change one’s life, but I didn’t know the scope of how much until he was born. The biggest change we have experienced is we no longer have control of our time! Babies are unpredictable, even though as parents we try to make them predictable by placing them on feeding and sleeping schedules so that there is some semblance of sanity. Julie and I are learning how to operate on less sleep than we are used to, which has been a big change in our lives. Another major shift in our family dynamics is that Julie is staying home to raise John Asher. Prior to having him, Julie enjoyed her career as an Emergency Medicine Residency Coordinator in Augusta.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AS UPPER SCHOOL DIVISION HEAD?

What I am most looking forward to as the Upper School Division Head is getting to know the faculty and the students of the Upper School. I have been blessed to be in a place that has a stellar faculty and great kids, and I can’t wait to jump in and get to know everyone on a more personal level.

IS THERE A PROGRAM WITHIN THE UPPER SCHOOL THAT YOU’RE REALLY DRAWN TO?

There are a couple of programs within the Upper School that I am really drawn to. I love to travel as I believe the world is one giant classroom, and so the SaintsGLOBAL program is one program that I am excited to learn more about and eventually become a part of. Students can learn a great deal about themselves and others by traveling and learning what the world has to offer.

I was also drawn to the Tad Bird Honors College at All Saints’. I do not believe there is another school in the country that has a program such as the Honors College. To have a four-year program that encourages All Saints’ most highly-engaged and curious students to pursue their intellectual passions in creative and innovative ways is very exciting to be a part of. It’s 21st Century learning at its best.

WHAT IS A QUALITY OF ALL SAINTS’ THAT YOU BELIEVE SETS US APART FROM OTHER COLLEGE PREP SCHOOLS IN THE NATION?

All Saints’ commitment to each student and helping them find their genius within is a quality that is rarely found in independent schools. This is a big reason why I wanted to join the All Saints’ community. I believe every student has a gift and talent within themselves, and school should be a place where they are given an opportunity to discover it. And once it is discovered, that gift or “genius within” should be shared with the community.

WHAT DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU FROM DAY ONE?

I think I would want everyone to know how blessed and honored I am to be the Head of the Upper School here at All Saints’. I’d also like for people to know that I am a pretty laid back guy who loves to have fun, but also takes his job and learning seriously.

Personally, I want everyone to know how much I love my family and that my favorite color is Carolina Blue (you can take the boy out of NC but you can’t take NC out of the boy)!

DO YOU KNOW YOUR DIVISION HEADS?

1.

ROBIN PAGE Early Childhood

2.

DEBRA KOPPELBERGER Lower School

3.

MIKE “GONZO” GONZALEZ

4.

JOEY MENENDEZ Upper School

Middle School

What is your favorite city in the world (besides Fort Worth!) and why?

I consider myself a citizen of the world, and depending on my mood, I have many different favorite cities. For a fast pace, art and theatre, I love NYC. For history, exceptional seafood and great baseball, it is no doubt Boston. I also love Santa Barbara because there is no better place to see a perfect sunset over the Pacific Ocean. However, lately, I seek the Hill Country, particularly Luckenbach and Fredericksburg, Texas. Sitting on a vineyard patio and listening to acoustic music is heaven to me.

B.

I have been blessed to travel the world, so picking one is almost impossible. Here are my top five favorite cities in the world: 1) Antigua, Guatemala – a preserved, walled Spanish Colonial city with cobblestone streets and incredible views of surrounding volcanoes; 2) Santorini, Greece – breathtaking views and unbelievable cuisine; 3) Ancient Ephesus, Turkey – a place where your imagination can place you back in the time of St. Paul; 4) Cape Town, South Africa – beautiful scenery, rich history and the World Cup; and, 5) Shanghai, China – a perfect blend of historical and modern culture and architecture.

C.

My favorite city is Sarasota, Florida. My parents live there so I have wonderful memories of visiting this beautiful city.

I love warm weather, the beach and outdoor activities.

We boat, fish, play tennis and bocce ball. The beaches in Sarasota have powdery white sand and crystal blue water, and we end every day by watching a gorgeous sunset. I can’t think of a better way to vacation with my family.

D.

New York City is my favorite city. I love everything about the City – from the museums to the parks to hearing all of the different languages spoken on the subway. MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) is always one of my first stops along with French Roast, my favorite diner on the Upper West Side. The City is full of the familiar and full of surprises. I love a City that keeps growing and changing. The more time I spend there, the more I love it!

1.C, 2.D, 3.A, 4.B

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PTO

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PTO supports our faculty, staff, students and parents and supplements the needs of the School by organizing numerous activities and events thoughout the year: Pumpkin Patch and Lil’ Monster Market, Book Fair, Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day, Bingo Night, Parent/Speaker Forum and Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunch. In addition to hosting community-wide special events, PTO volunteers assist in every Division to help staff the dining halls on special occasions, serve as Library helpers, provide lunches for teachers on conference days, organize holiday classroom parties and plan the Junior/Senior Prom, Field Days and end-of-year celebrations.

PTO President: Andrea Halbach, andrea@brantsrealtors.com PTO Membership: Kelly Parsley, kelly@theparsleys.net

Booster Club

Fine Arts Matters in Education

The Booster Club promotes School unity and spirit in all athletic endeavors, as well as character development and the physical well-being of students through support and financial assistance for physical education and athletic programs in every Division. Booster promotes the mission of All Saints’ athletics to build character through teamwork and sportsmanship, teaching students the value of hard work and complementing their hard work in the classroom. Booster Club hosts the Fall Rally in September and the All Saints’ Golf Classic in May. Booster Chair: Craig Kelly, ckelly@kcpfunds.com Booster Membership: Kelley and Steve Purvis, skpurvis6@gmail.com and spurvis@lkcm.com

FAME supports every Division in the visual arts, dance, music, musical theatre, drama, photography, film and design. FAME provides financial grants for equipment, supplies and costumes for performances and other Fine Arts projects. The Masters Series brings in experts in various fields of the Fine Arts to present masters workshops to our students in every Division. FAME hosts Green Room Hospitality receptions for Fine Arts events and produces playbills for the Middle and Upper School musicals.

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DeWolfe Society

SPOTLIGHT

JOSEPH W. GRAY, M.D.

RETIRED OPHTHALMOLOGIST, ACTIVE PHILANTHROPIST

If you’ve visited the All Saints’ Campus, you’ve no doubt seen the beautiful ten-court Gray Tennis Center that sits at the top of the drive down N. Normandale to the Guard House. Completed and dedicated in Spring 2012, the Tennis Center was only a dream on paper before Joe Gray came forward with a lead gift to make it a reality. Joe is a lifelong Episcopalian, fifth generation west Texan and longstanding member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church.

Although he has not had children attend All Saints’, Joe is one of the School’s staunchest supporters. After hearing Head of School Tad Bird speak one Sunday at church, Joe approached him with a desire to know more about our School. A discussion over lunch on Campus resulted in an incredible partnership and the creation of several School traditions made possible by the creativity and generosity of Dr. Gray.

Joe’s mother and aunt were both one-room schoolhouse teachers in West Texas, and they instilled in him an appreciation for a well-

Dr. Joe Gray with grandchildren Piper, Beckett and Tatum Pyle. balanced education. Joe says of the All Saints’ Mission, “Producing a well-educated mind, an abiding Christian faith and a healthy physical body are the cornerstones.” Joe also sees the value of team sports, but especially likes the fact that tennis can be a sport for life!

“I am so pleased to be able to be a part of All Saints’ Episcopal School. To have the Tennis Center named after my parents, George and Helen Wicker Gray, is a great honor!”

In addition to the Gray Tennis Center, Joe has funded two Faculty Excellence Awards, provided college scholarship awards for graduating seniors, established the tradition of our seniors planting a Class Tree each spring, and included All Saints’ Episcopal School in his estate plans. Joe has served on the School’s Board of Trustees and enjoys visiting Honors College classes and attending special events on Campus. We are honored by Joe’s love for education and his belief in our Mission; he is truly a lifelong friend of All Saints’ Episcopal School!

DEWOLFE SOCIETY MEMBERS

The DeWolfe Society recognizes foresighted individuals who have chosen to support the School’s future through bequests and other deferred gifts. The School accepts planned gifts of cash, appreciated stocks, real estate and tangible personal property, life insurance and life income gifts such as charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts and charitable gift annuities. Membership in the Society is granted to donors who notify the School of their intentions. It is the School’s vision that planned gifts from DeWolfe Society members will provide permanent funding to continue the academic spiritual legacy established by Father DeWolfe. For more information or to join the DeWolfe Society by making a bequest, please contact Susan Doyle, Director of Institutional Advancement, SusanDoyle@aseschool.org or 817.717.4044.

Anonymous (5) Dr. and Mrs. Merle T. Basden Dr. Sharon Basden and Mr. Gary Frankenfield Dr. and Mrs. Thaddeus B. Bird Mr. and Mrs. A. William Brackett Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Bradshaw Mr. and Mrs. Pete Chambers The Rev. Canon and Mrs. James P. DeWolfe, Jr.*

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Ferguson Dr. Joseph W. Gray Ms. Andrea Halbach Mr. and Mrs. Kent S. Henning Mr. and Mrs. Reese Hillard The Rev. and Mrs. Christopher Jambor Ms. Dorothy Jurgens* Mr. and Mrs. Dee J. Kelly, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Avery McDaniel Ms. Donna Michels Mr. and Mrs. Ardon Moore Mr. Mark P. Moore Ms. Johnnie Pearce Moseley* Ms. Sylvia P. Murray* Mr. Freeman L. Orman Mr. and Mrs. John Pinkerton

Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Reid Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ryan* Mr. and Mrs. James D. Samis Mr. Frank H. Sherwood Mr. Ramsay Slugg Ms. Ann Pendleton Stephens* Mr. and Mrs. George M. Young, Jr. * Gifts received

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Alumni

SPOTLIGHTS “Going into UT from All Saints’, I am thankful for how self-aware I am. Because All Saints’ caters to each individual student, I know my areas of strength as well as some areas where I am not as strong. And that has allowed me to look at my first year of college through a much more mature lens.”

Class of 2014

EMILY TABOR

Emily Tabor, a member of the All Saints’ Class of 2014, recently completed her first year at the University of Texas. Within the highly selective Liberal Arts Honors program, Emily is considering several degree paths including economics, psychology and

advertising. She is a UT cheerleader, a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority serving on the philanthropy committee and is a member of both the local chapters of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Campus Crusade for Christ.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS HONORS

“First, I want to congratulate my brother James, graduating with the Class of 2015, for his many accomplishments. I am confident he’ll transition smoothly into college like I did. In my freshman year at USC, I was so well adjusted to the new coursework and schedule that my professors repeatedly asked where I went to high school.”

Class of 2013

ROB SMAT

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SCHOOL OF CINEMATIC ARTS

Rob Smat, a member of the All Saints’ Class of 2013, recently completed his second year in the University of Southern California’s Cinematic Arts Critical Studies program. He is engaging in lectures from Steven Spielberg, Michael Keaton and Duwayne Dunham, is directing film festival-awarded movies and is

seizing opportunities to work alongside and direct professional actors. Rob is also a writer for The Sack of Troy (USC’s Satire Paper), active in leadership of the Caruso Catholic Center and a show runner at KXSC campus radio. Rob is a new member of American Mensa.

“I went into Rice with a strong work ethic and the ability to manage my time extremely well. At All Saints’, I learned to manage a rigorous academic schedule with sports and many other activities. As the years pass, I become more and more aware of how well prepared I was for college.”

Class of 2012

QUINTON COX

Quinton Cox, a member of the All Saints’ Class of 2012, recently completed his third year at Rice University. Quinton is a Chemical Engineering major and is an undergraduate assistant in a research lab for enhanced oil recovery. He is on the Rice

President’s Honor Roll and last year received the Dwane Rivers Memorial Scholarship for outstanding Chemical Engineering students. Quinton is the Vice President of the Men’s Basketball Club.

RICE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

“I still know students at LIM who are timid about asking questions of their professors. Because the culture at All Saints’ was so warm and open, I never had trouble conversing with my teachers. I gained a tremendous amount of confidence during high school that paved the way for an easy transition into college.”

Class of 2011

HILLARY WYLIE

LIM COLLEGE, FASHION MERCHANDISING (Right, pictured with sister Ashley ’09)

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Hillary Wylie, a member of the All Saints’ Class of 2011, has completed several A-list fashion internships during her schooling at LIM College in New York City. Companies include Yumi Kim, Marc Jacobs and, most recently, Elizabeth and James, the lifestyle contemporary brand designed by Mary-Kate and

Ashley Olsen. As an Account Executive, Hillary worked with major retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. After completing her degree in fashion merchandising, Hillary ultimately plans to create her own lifestyle brand and launch it first on an online retail platform.

Alumni News 1992:

This summer, David Madison started as the Executive Director of the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES). David began at All Saints’ Episcopal School in 2004 as a Religion Teacher. In 2010, he was promoted to Assistant Head of School and Upper School Division Head.

2001:

1995:

Jill Terry and Watt Reynolds married on December 13, 2014, in an intimate ceremony held at their family’s home. His nephew, Reynolds O’Glee ’28 served as the ring bearer.

Charlie and Sam.

2002:

Kristin Hines recently graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Theological Studies. She has worked at Christ Chapel Bible Church for 11 years, 10 years of which was in college ministry. She will now serve as an Associate Minister to Women.

Chip Berkovsky recently moved from Vienna, Austria to Madrid, Spain where he serves as Vice President, International Business Development, overseeing international expansion and strategic growth initiatives abroad for Centene Corp. based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Erin Hughens Neely and husband, Brandon, welcomed twins Ella Jane, 4 lbs. 2 oz., and Jackson, 5 lbs. 8 oz., on January 9, 2015.

Kelley Berkovsky Burt and husband, Derek, welcomed daughter, Drew Katherine, on August 5, 2015.

She joins big sister, Georgie (3) and brother, Harrison (1).

Julie King will marry Ryan Henry on November 5, 2015, at First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth. They have been together since 2008.

2000:

Lauren Thomas Bredthauer and husband, Cole, welcomed daughter, Katherine Marie, ‘Kate’, on February 4, 2015. Kate joins sister, Annie and brothers, Ashley Brown Waldeck and husband, Adam, welcomed daughter Elizabeth Jane on May 22, 2015.

Elizabeth joins big brother Jack.

1996:

Fr. Joseph Birthisel graduated from Christ the Saviour Seminary in May 2014, and was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on July 18, 2014. He and his wife, Lauren, welcomed son David in December. David joins siblings Noah (15), Mary Madeline (14), Daniel (12), Anna Sophia (10), Ellis (8), Basil (6) and Irene (4).

Katherine Ambrose Wolman and husband, Whit, welcomed daughter, Greer Marie, on June 1, 2015.

By Katie Berkovsky ‘06

FALL 2015 Submit Alumni updates: aseschool.org/Alumni Alex Bryant and wife, Erin, welcomed baby boy, George Holden Bryant on February 28.

Robbie Jane Paup married Daniel Pope on August 2, 2014. Robbie also recently accepted a position with Camp Gladiator in Austin, Texas, as Communications Specialist on their Marketing Team. Daniel is attending law school at UT in the fall.

Lauren McCauley will begin this fall in the Upper School as a Fine Arts Instructor. She will be teaching Photography as well as an Intro to Design class.

2004:

The Class of 2004 celebrated their 10-year reunion at Joe T. Garcia’s on Saturday, November 29, 2014.

Nathan Long and wife, Kally, are expecting their first child, a son, in October 2015.

Lauren Hicks Scott and husband, Matt, welcomed daughter, Stella Kate on January 14 weighing 6 lbs., 15 ozs. Stella joins big brother, Tripp (2).

Jimmy Samis will begin this fall teaching Digital Video in the Upper School.

2003:

Joseph Cervantez and wife, Becky, welcomed their second child, son, Vincent, on March 27. Vincent joins big sister Guilianna (3).

Lindsay Smith recently completed Drill Sergeant School in North Carolina.

2005:

Veronica Williams Dummit and husband, Chas ’06, welcomed Behlen Elizabeth on May 12, 2015.

Mary Kathryn White Marx and husband, Bryce, welcomed daughter, Eloise Elizabeth, on May 5, 2015.

Baby Eloise joins big brother, Hampton (3).

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2006:

Sarah Everett married Adam LanCarte on May 24, 2014. Katie Berkovsky ‘06 was a bridesmaid.

Charlotte Stouffer and Nelson Payne were engaged on December 6, 2014, at Spring Creek Ranch in Jackson, WY. Their wedding will take place in August 2015 in Fort Worth. Charlotte and Nelson live in Jackson where Charlotte is a teacher at Fireflies Preschool, and Nelson is a Sales Associate for Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty.

Elizabeth Barajas will begin at All Saints’ this fall teaching Spanish in the Upper School.

2008:

Samantha Welsh will wed Nicholas Karcher in May 2016.

Casey Wiseman Rokus married Cale Rokus on March 12, 2015.

Will Arthur got engaged to Kristen Kilpatrick on March 17, 2015.

India Hearn was cast in country musician, Dustin Lynch’s, lyric video for ‘Where It’s At’. The video currently has over 4 million views.

2009:

2007:

Garrett Bradshaw began law school in the fall of 2014 at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio.

Lauren Terese Farrelly married Benjamin Porter Searway on June 21, 2014, at St. Catharine Church in Spring Lake, New Jersey. The wedding party included fellow Saints: maid of honor, Megan Farrelly ‘11; best man, Jack Searway ‘09; and groomsmen, Jordan Amy ‘07, Riley Gill ‘07, and Blake Lancarte ‘07. The bride is a Senior Investment Analyst at TCU. The groom is an Associate for PNL Companies in Dallas. The newlyweds reside in the Westcliff West neighborhood of Fort Worth with their westie puppies, Lilly and Lucy.

Madison Shoppa Davis and husband, Dietrich, welcomed son, Hunt Eli Davis on October 20, 2014.

In April, Sainty Reid Nelsen and husband, Eric, were nominated and won an Emmy for their production of The Bay Series. Sainty and Eric currently reside in California.

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The Class of 2009 celebrated their 5-year reunion at Bar Louie on Saturday, December 27, 2014.

Andrew Hicks got engaged to Erica Ferguson on May 24. They currently reside in Austin.

2010:

Amanda Schram graduated from TCU in May 2015 with a degree in early childhood development and is currently working at All Saints’ as the Junior Varsity cheerleading coach, a position she has held for the past four years. Her boyfriend of three years, Brandon Endsley, proposed on the TCU football field after TCU’s upset win over OU on October 4, 2014. They were married on July 11, 2015, in Azle, Texas.

Ellen Purifoy married Ben Pevoto on March 21, 2015.

The wedding party included: Hannah Davis ’10, Caroline © Sara Donaldson Hogg ’10, Madi Steenbergen ’10, Abby Wright ’10, Kelsey Trimber ’10, Josh Stella ‘08, Andrew LoCoco ‘08 and Casey Ladner ‘08.

2011:

Katie Higgins graduated in May with a degree in elementary education from the University of Kansas.

She has accepted a job and will be teaching first grade in the fall at Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence, Kansas.

2012:

Parker White is engaged to Jennifer Brents. The wedding is set for April Fool’s Day 2017.

2013:

Alessandra Papa entered a preliminary competition for the Miss Heart of the USA pageant. This pageant system raises money and canned food for food banks across the country. She qualified for the state level competition and won the title of Miss Texas Heart of the USA. She represented Texas at the national competition recently where she won again and became Miss Sweetheart of the USA. Crista Guthrie will be traveling to Costa Rica for three weeks this summer to teach music theory. She will be staying with a host family while there and hopes to improve her Spanish.

Lauren Getz, a Chancellor’s Scholar at TCU, recently decided to major in engineering while also pursuing the pre-med track.

2014:

Demetrius Knox currently attends Ohio State University and serves as an offensive lineman for the Buckeyes. This past season, they won the National Championship. In April, the team traveled to Washington, D.C., where they visited the White House and The Capitol and got to meet the President.

Forever

SAINTS

WELCOME FROM OUR 2015-2016 FOREVER SAINTS STEERING COMMITTEE Debbi & Larry Easterling, Laura & Jack Rattikin, Janice & Mark Thomas, Mimi & Chad Stephens, Patricia & Win Ryan, Molly & Rusty Reid

SAVE THE Mix, Mingle and Jingle DATE FOR DECEMBER 1, 2015 location TBD

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Fantastic Fleur Back to School Word Search O T S P E N C I L N M S A E A T G U C O M J Z A P P L E E T PENCIL NOTEBOOK R P E P U V K Y R E BOOK G L U E S T I C K B BUS BELL M W S F F I B L Y O CHAPEL GLUE STICK B B O O K J X I U O APPLE A E M N K B U S K K K W L Z C H A P E L R O P L F P K Z R Z

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Tic Tac Toe

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CHALLENGE A FRIEND TO BEST OUT OF THREE!

Make Your Own Blessing Bag

Assemble these items in a large Ziploc bag and keep in your car, should you meet someone in need.

INGREDIENTS: GRANOLA BAR PEANUT BUTTER CRACKERS APPLESAUCE WATER BOTTLE TOOTHBRUSH & TOOTHPASTE MINI DEODORANT

Color the Graffiti

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercies of God, rest in peace. And, may light perpetual shine upon them. Amen.

The Ewin Bell Tower has tolled in memory of the following lost loved ones from the January 2015 publish date of Innovate. The memorial tolling takes place each Friday at 3:30 p.m. during the school year. Bell Tollings are coordinated through the Advancement and Clergy Offices.

TOLLING of the Bell JANUARY 9, 2015

Joseph Delaware Ambrose Libby Henderson Page

JANUARY 16, 2015 Beverly Logan Jeane C. Milliken David A. Grant Joy Weaver Barbara Shaw Barnes Orlean B. McAuliffe Martina Mendoza

JANUARY 23, 2015 Shirley Rae McKnight

JANUARY 30, 2015 Clay Clark

FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Virginia Walsh Karen Hagseth Susan Parisio

FEBRUARY 20, 2015 Viola Willingham

MARCH 6, 2015 Lyda Hayes James Mary Lou Williams Diana Palmer Judy Macy Nancy Cashion Tim Johnson Darlene Kratochvil

MARCH 20, 2015 Betty Bell Ambrose Bob Barham

MARCH 27, 2015 Pat High

MAY 8, 2015

Harriett Atkinson Clemons Ashley Dike Baganz Toby Guynn

Thomas Ridgway Loffland Sandra Sue Dickens J. Lee Johnson IV Benjamin Johnson Fortson III Cecil Thaddeus Simpson Anita Maldonado

APRIL 17, 2015

MAY 15, 2015

APRIL 10, 2015

Helen Dover

APRIL 24, 2015

Marga Adrienne Jones Madsen Chad Lemons Raymond Hawrylak

Virgil M. Cox, Jr. William Arthur Hamilton Miguel Angel Salgado Joy Landers Bill Roten 91

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UPCOMING EVENTS September 18

Fall Rally and Varsity Football vs. St. Mark’s

October 5

October 27

Admission – Open House

November 2

Blessing of the Pets

All Saints’ Day and Saints Award Presentation

October 6 and 13

November 12

October 16

November 20

October 23

December 7

Admission – K Preview

PTO Pumpkin Patch and Lil’ Monster Market Homecoming Picnic and Varsity Football vs. Holland Hall

Admission – K Behind the Scenes K-8 Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day Advent Lessons and Carols