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Tad Bird Allison Edmonds Kendall Hardgrove Amanda Harris Shanel Jones Mackenzie Rizzotto Chrissy Severs ’20 Adair Ewin '09 Shannon Taylor Spiker

Emily Balkenbush Aaron Beck Tad Bird Becky Grimmer Debra Koppelberger Angela Kornman Yvette Messenger Keira Moody Robin Page Michelle Shepherd Nicole Stroud Mary Tracy Wallace Worden

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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

Dear Saints, We are a community comprised of many gifts, parts, ages, perspectives and experiences. We are a community of high expectations, placing a premium on the dynamic but complementary tension between faith and reason. We are a community that uplifts and celebrates the genius within through developing a relationship with God and by serving others.

Inspirational and aspirational. Complex and heartwarming on any given day. High ideals, indeed.

Periodically, we offer one of my favorite Collects in chapel, “O eternal God, bless all schools, colleges and universities (and especially All Saints’ Episcopal School), that they may be lively centers of sound learning, new discovery and the pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and those who learn, may find you to be the source of all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (BCP, 824).” The word lively carries the connotation of vibrancy, of doing something energetically, enthusiastically, meaningfully, intentionally.

Take a moment to reflect on the words in the Collect that follow lively, and the layout of our educational landscape becomes clearer.

These are exciting times at All Saints’ Episcopal School. In the pages that follow, we pay homage to the remarkable ministry of our beloved Chaplain, Fr. Mel, and we begin

to explore and peel back the potential related to our School community’s strategic elements and the many moving parts to be exercised and coordinated. We celebrate programming made possible through new spaces, and we honor the impact of our Episcopal educational model. I expect you will be enlightened and encouraged reading through these remarkable stories.

Herminia Ibarra, a professor of organizational behavior at London Business School, observes “…we learn who we are only by living, and not before (RANGE, 161).”* For me, this aphorism reveals the nature of who we are and what we do best. Our programs are robust and full, but only through examining what works and what does not, and how engaged our students and families are in the process, will we build upon the strong foundation that has been laid.

By failing leaning forward, by growing as a result, by uplifting the community throughout this process, do we learn and become more.

The mosaic of our community is complex and rich.

Enjoy,

Tad Bird Head of School

*Epstein, David. RANGE: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. Riverhead Books, New York. 2019.

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The buzz is true – Summer at all saints' is getting a makeover!

TURN UP SUMMER

FUN

11 Weeks 233 Camps – 126 NEW Camps!

100+ Counselors Extended Day Options 9 Friday Field Trips 25+ Sports Camps 16 Business Camps 5 Courses for Credit 9 Art Camps 10 Wet Wednesdays 7 Dance Camps 56 STEAM Camps ENDLESS SUMMER FUN!

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new this year

Extended day divided into two groups: Early Childhood and Grades K-6, with weekly Friday field trips for Grades K-6

full-day format (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) for our youngest campers (ages 3-5) with playful weekly themes

Football Clinic

with extended afternoon field trips to AT&T Stadium, The Star in Frisco and TCU’s Amon G. Carter Stadium

Computer Programming camps from Black Rocket Productions Texas History camp with overnight field trip to San Antonio Sports-a-Palooza camp with a variety of sports, including field hockey, soccer, basketball, dodgeball, kickball, hockey and more

Cooking

camps that teach basic techniques for culinary knowledge, nutrition and how to build a well-balanced plate

Improv camp to help think on your feet Business camps taught by SPARK Business Academy Etiquette camps to help mind your manners Ultimate Space camp with an overnight weekend field trip to the Johnson Space Center in Houston

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DFWChild Camp Fair

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 12:00 – 3:00 P.M. Sellers & Campbell Union, All Saints’ Episcopal School

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RIVER CREST COUNTRY CLUB Join us for a fun day on the greens followed by a Party on the Patio REGISTER: ASESCHOOL.ORG/GOLFCLASSIC Proceeds support the Booster Club and its mission to promote School spirit, character development and the physical well-being of students through financial and other forms of support for physical education and athletic programs in every Division.

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FALL RALLY AND EPISCOPAL CUP SEPTEMBER 13

In addition to celebrating the beginning of a new school year at the first home football game, our community also celebrated hosting the 3rd Annual Field Hockey Episcopal Cup on campus this year (which we won!).

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JON MEACHAM SEPTEMBER 17

Presented by The Curriculum Foundation, Presidential Biographer, Jon Meacham, spoke to All Saints’ community members about the art of leadership.

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BLESSING OF THE PETS OCTOBER 4

This annual Anglican tradition commemorated St. Francis of Assisi Day; our chaplains offered a special blessing over pets big and small.

1. Father Mel and Norma Blue 2. Joe Ferrara, Luca Ferrara ’26, Cameron Ferrara ’28, Father Ed 3. Beau Barron ’30

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CONCERT ON THE GREAT LAWN OCTOBER 11

In support of Fine Arts programs, FAME hosted our first Concert on the Great Lawn featuring country music star and alum, Hudson Moore ’08. Prior to the concert, patrons enjoyed a silent auction gallery of All Saints’ community artists and music by our very own Lab Band.

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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SERIES OCTOBER 22

The Alumni Association hosted its inaugural Executive Leadership Series with guest speaker, Rusty Reid, Chairman & CEO of Higginbotham and President of All Saints’ Board of Trustees. Alumni Board President, Bailey McGuire '03, asked Mr. Reid questions about “Christian Leadership in Today’s World”.

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LIL’ MONSTER MARKET OCTOBER 18

PTO brought the Halloween spirit with an EC and LS Faculty pumpkin auction and Lil’ Monster Market, full of silly tricks and sweet treats.

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SCHOLAR-INRESIDENCE: CHIP SOMODEVILLA OCTOBER 21

As part of the Visiting Scholar Series, the Tad Bird Honors College presented Chip Somodevilla — Getty Images News Photographer, Pulitzer Finalist, and 2019 Photographer of the Year. He led a variety of breakouts and presentations to students in Grades 5-12 and addressed the broader All Saints’ community in an evening presentation.

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ALL SAINTS’ DAY NOVEMBER 1

This annual Eucharist service honors all faithful Saints, as well as those individuals who have contributed extraordinary service to the School community. This year, we honored Reverend Christopher N. Jambor who has served the School for more than 24 years and has been a member of the School’s Board of Trustees for the past 17 years. The Saints Award is the highest accolade in our community.

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President’s Council members gathered on November 1 for an informative morning of innovative learning, including a tour of the Lower School renovations, the Exploratorium, and a presentation in the new Middle School Computer Science & Robotics classroom.

1. President’s Council members touring the Exploratorium

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HOMECOMING ALUMNI REUNIONS NOVEMBER 9 AND 29

The Classes of 1999, 2009 and 2014 gathered in November to celebrate their 20-year, 10-year, and 5-year reunions.

1. Members of the Class of 1999 at Piola 2. Members of the Class of 2009 at Joe T. Garcia’s

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD NOVEMBER 9

The Alumni Association hosted its Third Annual Distinguished Alumni Award honoring Lieutenant Commander Paul Stouffer ’99 with brunch and a ceremony in the Sellers & Campbell Union.

1. Bailey McGuire ’03, Alumni Board President, Chris Kent ’97 Past Alumni Board President, Paul Stouffer, Jr. ’99, Third Annual Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, Sarah Clemons ’99, Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony Chair

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NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY LUNCHEON NOVEMBER 14

We honored Chesleigh and Blake Lloyd on National Philanthropy Day for their many years of leadership, volunteer service and financial support of All Saints’.

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This honorary day welcomes grandparents and special friends of K-6 students to participate in a (half) day in the life of a Saint, which includes a book fair, class time and special Chapel services.

1. Electra Moulder, Electra Burford ’28, Bill Moulder

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1. Hosts, Conor and James Rainbolt '84 2. Stephanie Brentlinger, Marilyn Berry, Kelly Ann Ewin, Janice Thomas, Melissa McLaughlin, Linda Young 3. Bob White '78, Marshall Young, John Whitaker

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SENIOR PHILANTHROPY DAY DECEMBER 4

The Senior Class advisories presented their philanthropic grants from Once Upon a Time to local charities: a Wish with Wings, Don’t Forget to Feed Me Pet Food Bank, HOPE Farm, and The Saving Hope Foundation. Alumna, Christina Ewin ’12, spoke to students about her career in non-profits and the importance of serving others.

1. Upper School Advisory Representatives, Wally Worden, Upper School Division Head, representatives from the local charities

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TWO DECADES First 12th Grade Graduating Class: Class of 1989 Front row: Dee Williams, Kimberly Epping, Guy Johnson Back row: Chad Woodson, Blake McMonigle, Andrea Beckner, Susan Jarrell, Chad Rutledge

Bailey McGuire ’03, Scott McDonald ’03 and Kent Henning, January 2020

Kent Henning, Founder of All Saints’ Alumni Association

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OF IMPACT Celebrating 20 Years of the All Saints’ Episcopal School Alumni Association

By Adair Ewin ’09 Shannon, Manager of Alumni and Parent Relations In the spring of 1999, Kent Henning was named the first Director of Alumni Relations and founded the Alumni Association with the goal of helping alumni reconnect and re-engage with All Saints’. I had the pleasure of discussing the history of the Association with our beloved Mr. Henning who, for those of you who have not chatted with him recently, is as clever, charming, and quick-witted as ever. Dr. Bird, who was serving his first year as Head of School in 1999, tasked Mr. Henning with establishing the Association because it was the 10th anniversary of the School’s first 12th grade graduation. Knowing the Association would take time to grow, Mr. Henning, with organizational guidance from parent Larry Chilton, formed an Alumni Board to establish plans to support the School’s overarching strategic goals. The first Alumni Board President was Kim Cochran ’85 Hanebutt, followed by other eighth grade graduates of All Saints’ Parish Day School, including Alan Maples ’77, Bob White ’78, and George McGown ’82. Mr. Henning retired from All Saints’ in 2003 after 27 years of service as teacher, Head of Middle School, Founding Head of Upper School, Interim Head of School, Director of Development, and Director of Alumni Relations. His legacy certainly lives on.

Two decades later, the mission of the Association remains the same: to connect, engage, promote, and pay it forward. It’s just how we do it that has evolved.

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Clay Shoot 2014: Frank Burgher ’05, Julie Anthony ’04, Brice Komatsu ’05 and Kristen Berry ’05 Shelley

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the Alumni Board, under the leadership of President Bailey McGuire ’03 and immediate Past President Chris Kent ’97, is carefully considering how we might best serve our community of current and future alumni. In November, we honored Lieutenant Commander Paul Stouffer ’99 with the third annual Distinguished Alumni Award. Past recipients include Emily Ryan ’05 Williams and Gareth Bridge ’04, and we look forward to continue celebrating exceptional alumni who actively serve their communities. The Executive Leadership Series, which debuted this year with guest speaker Rusty Reid, is designed to foster a robust professional development and networking opportunity for our alumni; this March, the Association will host part two of the series by connecting young professional alumni with current Upper School students to discuss career interests, motivations, and goals. The Saints to Saints LinkedIn group continues to grow, and we hope it provides a valuable space for career-driven alumni to connect professionally with others in our community. We always seek new opportunities for our current student body and alumni to engage, including mentorship experiences on and off campus, and the Board is eager to organize events that give them access to the many valuable resources in the Saints community.

Distinguished Alumni Award 2017: Sarah Kemble ’99 Clemons, Emily Ryan ’05 Williams, Chris Kent ’97 and Dr. Tad Bird

Additionally, a primary goal of the Board is to continue growing the Kent Henning Scholarship and Endowment Fund, which awards financial assistance to children of alumni who need additional aid in order to attend All Saints’. The Fund was established in 2006 in honor of Mr. Henning, with proceeds raised by the Alumni Association through the annual Clay Shoot fundraiser and gifts from generous donors. The Board remains keenly aware of the importance of tuition assistance to maintain a diverse community of families who love the School and want their children educated

by All Saints’ extraordinary faculty.

Alumni Happy Hour in NYC 2019: New York-based Alumni with faculty, Ann Baldwin and Gonzo

Executive Leadership Series 2019: Rusty Reid and Bailey McGuire '03

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TWENTY YEARS AGO,

we broke ground on the Normandale campus, welcomed a new Head of School, and initiated plans to grow a thriving Alumni Association. The minutes of the Alumni Board’s earliest meetings document initiatives like Homecoming, class reunions, a tennis tournament fundraiser, and discussions about the Building for Character: Saints United capital campaign, which funded the construction of our current Upper School. New buildings have been constructed, academic and athletic programs have expanded, and uniforms have evolved, yet the overall feeling here is as nurturing, faithbased, and student-centered as it was in 1999. A second-grader in ’99, I fondly remember walking between the Tumbleweed portables to Goodrich Chapel in ankle-deep floodwater and waving fanatically to our mascots, Bernard and Bernadette. We do not forget Tumbleweed as we look forward to actively contributing to the development and success of our Normandale community and our 2,000+ Alumni Association members. In The 1999 Saint, yearbook Editors-in-Chief Erin Scheideman ’99 Eastman and Paul Stouffer ’99 wrote, “Each of us in this diverse student body plays a specific role in holding the School together.” This responsibility continues long after graduation and we as alumni realize the importance of giving back to the School – as donors, volunteers, and active community members. It is not only our obligation but our privilege to ensure the success of future generations of All Saints’ alumni.

Mascots Bernard and Bernadette, Homecoming 2000 All Saints’ Tumbleweed Campus, 1992 Yearbook Cover Design by Thomas Blanton '93 and Joe Canard '93, Color by Kathi Tiffany and the Yearbook Staff

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GETTING INVOLVED IN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, PLEASE EMAIL ALUMNI@ASESCHOOL.ORG.

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Building for Character: Saints United campaign that constructed the administrative offices, Upper School and competitive athletic fields, October 2004

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THE VESPADRIVING PADRE (Chaplain Extraordinaire)

An homage to Fr. Melvin Bridge, celebrating his retirement from All Saints’ after 24 years of service to the School

By Tad Bird, Head of School

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On rolling hills of Normandale, There roamed a humble priest Who always thought of others Reaching out to those with least And he was a bit peculiar Fr. Mel with fifth grade students

As evidence did tell (As noted by his cadre) He of creative homiletics Was this Vespa-driving Mel (Padre) Most important, was his integrity For so many did he care So selflessly, and gracious Is our Chaplain, EXTRAORDINAIRE! Not just every now and then, but daily In midst ancient seabed limestone crag Would he share abundant wonders Pulled from omnipresent Bag An array of different topics, Myriad stories he would tell Children of all ages would draw out curious articles Falling under faithful spell From smiley faced emojis To snowcapped mountaintops He’d showcase elephants and such He’d pull out all the stops Someday the Bag might yield An assortment of bells or clocks Maybe a miniature lion or giraffe Sometimes a ball of yarn or rocks No matter what appeared No matter what Fr. Mel drew out Enticed many daily “oohs” and “ahs” For the Bag was big and stout

Fr. Mel at the Blessing of the Pets in 2018

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Sometimes it appeared as if The “stuff” was an endless stream An abundance of joy and wonder Far beyond any one thought or dream For the genius within he generously shared Is fueled by Something Bigger from Above No doubt, the focus always is and was About God’s unbridled love And this is what we love about Fr. Mel This Vespa-driving Priest

Fr. Mel pictured in the 2002 yearbook showing his patriotism

Beyond the kites or strings Beyond the fierce wild beasts It’s the daily homilies and prayers he's led The ones shared in sacred space ‘tis the manner in which he treats EVERYONE With patience, love and grace Yes, we will miss the diverse vehicular drives We will miss “Father Abraham” fuss However, we will miss much more, his daily walk For he means so much more to us Always present, and always on call When needed most, he is always there To mourn a loss, or celebrate life Delivering buoying pastoral care Such is the legacy he has left This great and gracious priest

Fr. Mel during Advent Lessons & Carols in 2012

To Fr. Mel and his bride Ruth We bid “adieu”, love, blessings and peace.

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How does All Saints prioritize fundraising?

A guide to community generosity

#1 Annual Giving

Real-life Equivalent: A checking account Purpose: Helps cover essential operating costs when tuition runs out Frequency: Every year Examples: Utility bills, teacher salaries, program costs

#2 Capital Campaign

Real-life Equivalent: An improvement to property you own Purpose: Enhances the All Saints’ campus Frequency: Periodic Examples: Sellers & Campbell Union, Palko Resource Center

#3 Endowment Campaign

Real-life Equivalent: An investment account that produces dividends or interest Purpose: Relieves pressure on tuition and annual giving Frequency: Periodic Examples: C urriculum Foundation (Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation), Jorns Director of Fine Arts Position

#4 Special Interest Gifts

Real-life Equivalent: A passion-driven gift Purpose: Supports unbudgeted programs and projects Frequency: Donor-driven Examples: P arent Organization fundraising activities and McNair Stadium (unsolicited gift)

#5 Planned Giving

Real-life Equivalent: An Estate Plan Purpose: Helps ensure All Saints’ financial future Frequency: Once in a donor’s lifetime Examples: DeWolfe Society (All Saints’ planned giving program)

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DESIGNING DYNAMIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES THE ALL SAINTS’ EXPLORATORIUM ENLIVENS LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM Can you build a transportable habitat for groundhogs, determine the likelihood of a pufferfish survival or map an egg crate ocean floor?

The All Saints’ Exploratorium offers a range of activities through Project-Based Learning, Design-Thinking Challenges and Green Screen Digital Creations, just to name a few. Classroom teachers co-plan and co-teach with Ann-Marie McCollough, STEAM and Project-Based Learning Coordinator, to extend classroom concepts in a meaningful and relevant way for all of our students across all subject areas. This dynamic approach allows students to acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration and engagement.

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THINK LIKE A SECOND GRADER

By Kendall Hardgrove, Second Grade Faculty

The word “Exploratorium” creates instant excitement in my classroom! Students know that when they enter the space, they get to apply what they are learning in a way that utilizes a variety of learning modalities, including movement, art and collaboration. We have been able to explore different careers that involve what we are studying through an engaging program called Rozzy Learning. Students go through activities that simulate what people with certain jobs do on a daily basis. It stretches students’ thinking and brings so much more meaning to what they are learning! One of our favorite activities so far illustrated what it would be like to think like a Wildlife Specialist after we finished a unit on habitats. We discussed all the ways a habitat can be destroyed and what the effects are on the food chains of the living things that have lost

their homes. Students learned about how Wildlife Specialists are tasked with transporting these organisms to nature preserves so they can survive while the habitat is restored. We also learned how to decipher whether or not an animal truly needs to move or if it is okay in its current habitat.

DESIGN THINKING CHALLENGE Students applied what they know about habitats to design carriers to transport a pufferfish, a tarantula and a groundhog to their different nature preserves, making sure each organism had what it needs to survive the journey.

They used a variety of recycled materials to build their carrier, which facilitated conversations about recycling and reusing materials, as well.

After students finished, groups were able to share their completed carrier and explain their methodology to the rest of the class. We practiced how to actively listen to others and ask the presenters good questions about their designs.

Activities like these have helped to really cement what we are learning in a way that promotes 100% engagement among all students.

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THINK LIKE A THIRD GRADER

By Allison Edmonds, Third Grade Faculty

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The highlight of my students’ week is expanding classroom learning through engaging ventures in the All Saints’ Exploratorium. One concept that we explored this year in science was that of heredity, specifically the inheritance and variation of traits in animals. Instead of a traditional pencil and paper lesson, students were tasked to think and learn like a Marine Biologist using Rozzy Learning. Marine Biologists study how ocean animals have different traits that help them survive in their natural habitat. Our students learned how Marine Biologists study and explore inherited animal traits and discovered that often there is a variation in traits, and that babies do not always look like their parents.

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After viewing a picture of a newly discovered mother pufferfish, students determined which traits were instrumental in the survival of pufferfish. For example, the sharp spines help protect pufferfish from predators, the spots help pufferfish blend in to rocky areas, the beak-like mouths help pufferfish bite down on food and fins help pufferfish swim to catch prey. Students then designed a baby pufferfish from a variety of materials (including Styrofoam

bowls, pipe cleaners, toothpicks, etc.) that had two inherited traits from the mother and two variations. Working in small groups, the students sketched their baby pufferfish designs and collaboratively constructed their pufferfish.

As a post-activity reflection, students determined the likelihood of survival based on the selected traits. This lesson truly enabled students to not only understand the concept of heredity, but to use this concept in a real-world application and career initiative.

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THINK LIKE A FOURTH GRADER

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By Mackenzie Rizzotto, Fourth Grade Faculty The Exploratorium has tremendously expanded our science engagement this year by diving into life concepts such as mapping the ocean floor, constructing buildings that can withstand natural disasters and conserving and reusing our resources through composting. Each lab or activity in the Exploratorium is intentionally designed to reinforce and extend a concept we are studying in class. For example, fourth graders studied earth’s landforms in September and in the Exploratorium, students were challenged to think like a Geoscientist.

DESIGN THINKING CHALLENGE

Students built models of the ocean floor, sent a submersible down into their model and then drew a map in order to locate the underwater volcanoes. They used recycled materials such as egg crates, paper towel rolls and cardboard boxes to build and design the ocean floor.

This challenge encouraged students to think critically about why scientists might need to map the ocean floor and what other scientific research this information would help to influence.

Another substantive project for our fourth graders has been learning about the purpose and process of composting and then sharing what they learned about this new K-12 program. After making their own small composter, the fourth graders created informational commercials in the Exploratorium’s Green Screen Studio to share with the Lower School students to teach them how to correctly dispose of waste in the Sellers & Campbell Union. You can watch this series on Norma Blue’s Instagram: @aseschoolDOW.

THIS DEDICATED SPACE AND COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE PROVIDE THE FLEXIBILITY AND ABILITY TO MAKE CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGY RELEVANT AND MORE MEANINGFUL TO THE LEARNER.

We are pleased with the Exploratorium’s engaging, hands-on learning experiences that build upon the concepts students are learning in the classroom.

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Photo by Lauren McCauley '03, US Fine Arts Faculty

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SPIRIT ALL SAINTS’ GIVES THANKS IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT

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AS PART OF OUR ONGOING SCHOOL-WIDE WELLNESS INITIATIVE, ALL SAINTS’ IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING HAPPY AND HEALTHY HUMANS – IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.

By Taylor Spiker, Lower School Counselor

To cultivate a giving spirit, to increase feelings of joy and to strengthen relationships, we decided to devote time in November for reflection on that for which we are thankful. What better time than National Gratitude Month?

Each week, students, faculty and staff had the opportunity to participate in a gratitude activity. Hosting the activities in the Union was a natural choice, as this is the place Saints across Divisions meet to break bread. Reflecting on our blessings in the Union also allowed us to appreciate the beautiful and bright space, the healthy and delicious meals and the kind and hard-working staff who serve us daily.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Posters of SAGE and custodial staff’s pictures, names and titles were displayed throughout the Union. Many students used the posters to put names to the faces that greet, serve and assist them every day. Furthermore, numerous students chose to write personal notes to SAGE and custodial staff members, thanking them for their efforts, smiles, jokes and conversations.

GRATITUDE CHAIN

Students and teachers each received one paper chain link with a specific prompt such as “I am grateful for learning ,” or “I show gratitude by .” Once completed, the chain links were connected and draped across the windows of the Union.

THANKSLIVING NOTES

Saints had the opportunity to complete a sticky note with the title “Be Thankful” and the hashtag #SaintsThanksliving. Thanksliving is more than a holiday or month, it is a way of life, continually giving thanks and giving back. The pages had plenty of room for writing to allow participants to be creative and thorough in their responses. When finished, the sticky notes were displayed in the servery area of the Union for all to see as they passed by.

TREE OF THANKS

Students filled out colorful paper leaves with prompts such as “I am thankful I can ,” “I am thankful I get to ,” and “I show God I am thankful by .”

Together, the leaves created a full and vibrant Tree of Thanks.

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The students were enthusiastic in their desire to participate in the activities. Each week, students skipped (okay, Lower School students skipped; older students mostly sauntered) up to the table to ask what they could write about.

Through the gratitude activities and prompts, students considered not only what they are thankful for, but also the second part of gratitude, which is expressing appreciation and returning kindness. We must ask the question, “How can we use our blessings to bless others?” Many responses reflected the following sentiments: “by being kind and respectful to others,” “by praying,” “by not wasting resources,” and “by giving to those in need.” As we headed into the holiday season and a more intentional time of giving, Saints considered how we could use our gifts to meaningfully engage our community and put our blessings into action by serving our neighbors through organizations such as Salvation Army Angel Tree and AIDS Outreach Center.

One of the most heartwarming things about each written response – from chain links to sticky notes to paper leaves – was that the vast majority of responses were not identifying gratitude for mere things, but for relationships and experiences.

Students and teachers wrote about their gratitude for family members, for friends, school staff and the All Saints’ community as a whole. They expressed gratitude for everyday miracles that are often taken for granted – the ability to walk long distances, to do cartwheels, to see and to hear, to play violin and to jump on the trampoline while the sprinkler runs underneath. After all, gratitude doesn’t happen once we have all the things we want; gratitude is recognizing the blessings in our present experience.

If the number of chains, leaves and sticky notes that adorned the Union in November were any indication, we truly are a grateful bunch!

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ONE OF THE MOST HEARTWARMING THINGS ABOUT EACH WRITTEN RESPONSE – FROM CHAIN LINKS TO STICKY NOTES TO PAPER LEAVES – WAS THAT THE VAST MAJORITY OF RESPONSES WERE NOT IDENTIFYING GRATITUDE FOR MERE THINGS, BUT FOR RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPERIENCES.

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UNION CONFERENCE CENTER

March 31, 6:00 p.m.

UNION CONFERENCE CENTER

Organized and hosted by the Counseling Department.

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By Amanda Harris, LS Librarian and Shanel Jones, LS Assistant Division Head

PATRIOTIC MUSIC, FLAGS WAVING, AND A SEA OF RED, WHITE AND BLUE…

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Students and faculty gathered in Chapel to honor Lower School Spanish Teacher, Margarita Amáte, after she and her husband, José, took their oaths of American citizenship amongst 998 other new citizens representing 99 different countries on September 9, 2019.

Sra. Amáte and José have lived in America for 34 years after moving from Spain through José’s job with an international Spanish company.

“My three children are American citizens; my two grandchildren are American citizens. This is home,” Sra. Amáte said during her Chapel celebration, where the congregation sang “My Country Tis of Thee,” and she led our daily reciting of the Preamble to the Constitution. She was also proud to share that she earned a 100% on the written exam.

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Sra. Amáte earned her Bachelor's in Education from the University of Valladolid (Spain) and started working at All Saints’ in 1997. In addition to teaching Lower School Spanish, she also teaches summer camps including Spanish Cooking. Sra. Amáte greets students and families in the Lower School hallways each morning with a welcoming and inviting “Buenos días!” and is part of the thread that makes the Lower School Division special. It was an honor and privilege to celebrate the Amátes in this joyous occasion and leverage the opportunity to educate our students about naturalization.

Students wrote cards of congratulations and participated in classroom discussions about what it means to be an American and the journey the Amátes embarked on to citizenship. Lower School faculty hosted a reception for Sra. Amáte serving All-American favorites like Cracker Jacks, hot dogs and apple pie.

“We have long called Sra. Amáte a colleague and friend,” said Lower School Division Head Debra Koppelberger, “and it is an honor to call her a fellow American.”

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PULL FOR THE LEGACY.

SAVE THE DATE

8 ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT TH

HOSTED BY THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2020 Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch Anyone 21 years of age or older is welcome!

REGISTER AND/OR SPONSOR: ASESCHOOL.ORG/CLAYSHOOT Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Kent Henning Scholarship and Endowment Fund, which awards financial assistance to a deserving current or prospective student who is a child of an alumnus.

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STUDENT NEWS

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CHECKMATE

All Saints’ hosted the annual regional chess tournament on October 19. Sixteen All Saints’ chess stars dominated the sections, earning 13 individual and team trophies: U1000 1st Place Team – Ivan Jones ’26 (1st place individual), Jett Aikin ’27 (5th place individual), Knox Wallach ’28 (3rd place individual), Maddox Buske ’29 (1st place individual); U500 1st Place Team – Marcella Cable ’28, Ellory Cearley ’29 (3rd place individual), Adam Kaufman ’29; K-3 U 1st Place Team – Annie Albritton ’29 (5th place individual), Santi Landeros ’29 (1st place individual), Charlie DeMoss ’30, Brayden Goodlett ’30 (1st place individual), Alex Jones ’30 (5th place individual), Nelson Ku ’30, Katie Meason ’30, Andy Brackett ’31 (1st place individual), Caden Walton ’31 (4th place individual).

SINGING PRAISES

This fall was filled with proud moments and high achievements for the All Saints’ Upper School Choir. Two students made the TMEA All-Area Choir: Tazewell Wooten ’21 (9th Chair, 1st Alternate) and Preston Sklar ’20 (3rd Chair). This is the first year they competed in the public school competition and they will advance to the third and final round of the TMEA SSC All-State Choir process. Mary Caruthers ’20 and Jake Stites ’21 made

1 1. TMEA All-Area Competition: Preston Sklar ’20, Emily Davis – Choir Faculty and Tazewell Wooten ’21

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the 2019-20 TPSMEA All-State Choir, and 14 Upper School students were named to the 2019-20 TPSMEA AllRegion Choir (breaking last year’s record of 13 students): Mary Caruthers ’20 (1st chair Soprano 2 in the region), Claire Luig ’20, Preston Sklar ’20, Alana Shannon ’21, Jake Stites ’21, Anna Claire Wilson ’21, Tiffany Adams ’22, Bri Cole ’22, Claire Thompson ’22, Maricella Wilson ’22, Robbie Caruthers ’23, Katie Pannell ’23, Marcus Peña ’23 and Emmie Vaughn ’23.

SAINTS CIRCLE GIVING CHALLENGE

Congratulations to the Class of 2029 for winning the third annual Saints Circle Class Year Giving Challenge! The third grade class had the highest parent participation in The All Saints’ Fund by midnight on All Saints’ Day of Giving, earning them naming rights of Saints Circle for the 2019-2020 school year.

ATPI PHOTO CONTEST

Two US Digital Photography students placed in the Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) Fall 2019 Photography Contest – Matthew Mildren ’20 received second place in the Advanced Animals category, and Sofia Siratt ’21 received first place in the Beginning Portfolio category. Six judges from ATPI reviewed 7,000 entries from 111 schools across the country and Canada.

2 2. TPSMEA T PSMEA All-State Choir: Mary Caruthers ’20 (Soprano), Emily Davis – Choir Faculty and Jake Stites ’21 (Tenor)

Rise and Shine by Matthew Mildren ’20

STUDENT NEWS

A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY

This year’s Senior Philanthropy Project inspired the Class of 2020 to research local charitable organizations using The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever and other resources, volunteer at those organizations, debate and influence each other within their advisories, and ultimately gift a total of $11,100 (generously funded by Once Upon A Time) Time) to their top picks – HOPE Farm ($5,500), Don’t Forget to Feed Me Pet Food Bank ($3,400), The Saving Hope Foundation ($1,100), and a Wish with Wings ($1,100).

Middle School students kicked off Project Empathy in November with a visit to the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) to deliver the food they collected during their Thanksgiving food drive. They delivered 125 full Thanksgiving meals, along with nearly $1,200 to go towards the purchase of holiday turkeys.

The 2019-2020 Kindergarten class raised $3,000 for their Angel Tree Project, allowing them to shop for 60 forgotten Salvation Army Angels (those who weren’t selected from the tree). The Kindergarten Angel Tree Project is an interdisciplinary, semester-long service learning project where Kindergarten students sell “Angel Pop” popsicles to raise funds, create charts to track their progress, read their Angel’s wish list, learn about coins and dollars, research average prices for each item on the list to determine a budget, prioritize and create a shopping list based on the projected budget and then actually spend a morning shopping for their Angels. This year, Katrina and David Fine, parents of Kerrigan ’32, felt moved to extend the students’ efforts by purchasing a warm coat to put in each of the bags. Lower School students attended a special Chapel service in December where Salvation Army representatives accepted the gifts and spoke about what the presents would mean to the children receiving them.

In December, Early Childhood students learned about “Showing Compassion,” as one of their 20 Simple Lessons, Lessons, and the importance of caring for others. As part of the lesson, students were asked to choose something of their own (rather than buying something new) to give as a Christmas gift to someone less fortunate.

The items children brought to donate ranged from a Barbie RV, to LEGOs, to a favorite baby doll; all of the gifts were carefully chosen and given with love.

Father Mel blessed the gifts before they were donated to Western Hills Primary School.

From the biggest to the smallest, All Saints’ is proud to have a culture of philanthropy among our students.

1. Senior Philanthropy Day 2. Middle School Project Empathy 3. Kindergarten Angel Tree Project 4. Early Childhood Compassion Gifts

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STUDENT NEWS

ATHLETIC SIGNINGS

Six seniors signed their National Letters of Intent to play collegiate athletics in the fall of 2020: Jack Hardgrove, Baseball – Angelina College; A.J. Mendolia, Baseball – University of Central Arkansas; Taylor Morgan, Women’s Basketball – Abilene Christian University; Janessa Payne, Women’s Basketball – Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Blaine Lowrance, Lacrosse – Quincy University; and Mitchell Bothwell, Football – Villanova University (not pictured).

Athletic Signings

EPISCOPAL CUP GOLD

Saints’ Field Hockey hosted and won the 3rd Annual Episcopal Cup! With three wins (against Casady, Episcopal School of Dallas and Parish) and a tie (against Holland Hall), Saints were the tournament champions.

Field Hockey finished their season strong, placing second in the TAPPS State Tournament for the second year in a row, behind state champions, Duchesne Academy.

Episcopal Cup Gold

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STUDENT NEWS

TAPPS ALL-STATE AWARDS

A Starling is Born

A STARLING IS BORN

Gabe Starling ’27 is your typical fifth grader, except for one thing – he’s also the founder of his own nonprofit. Gabe’s passion for supporting others started when he was just seven years old and raised more than $20,000 to donate to Cancer Care Services on behalf of his mother’s friend who had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.

In 2016, that same passion inspired Gabe to create Tough Stars Give Back, a nonprofit organization that promotes the awareness of cancer and the fight to end it, as well as supports charitable and educational purposes with the goal of engaging the community and helping those in need. Tough Stars Give Back focuses on three initiatives: 1) Raise and donate funds to various organizations that help in cancer research, 2) Improve literacy for children of Fort Worth, and 3) Continue support of various organizations for the future leaders of Fort Worth. One of the organization’s key fundraisers is an annual basketball tournament with the Fort Worth Fire Department versus the Fort Worth Police Department. The 2nd Annual Basketball Tournament took place in November and raised more than $5,000, which Gabe used to supply basketballs to Polytechnic High School and donate funds to All Saints’ and Fort Worth ISD.

Congratulations to the following students who received TAPPS All-State Honors during fall athletics: Academic All-State – Mitchell Bothwell ’20 (Football), T. Love ’20 (Football), Alex Nelson ’20 (Football), James Brockermeyer ’21 (Football), Tony Lacy ’21 (Football) and Charles Sanders ’21 (Football);

HAPPY HOMECOMING

This year, Homecoming was about so much more than mums. As an entire School community, we reframed the meaning of homecoming by partnering with the Center for Transforming Lives and the First Street Methodist Mission to support our neighbors who are transitioning out of homelessness into a stable and safe home for their families.

Each grade level collected specific items that were sorted and given to help people experience a happy homecoming as they moved into their new house or apartment.

1st Team All-State Field Hockey – Cami Krzeminski ’20, Claire Bothwell ’21, Victoria Pipinich ’21 and Kaitlyn Rodriguez ’22; 1st Team All-State Football – Caimyn Layne ’20 (Defense) and James Brockermeyer ’21 (Offense); 2nd Team All-State Football – T. Love ’20 (Defense) and Jacob Matlock ’20 (Offense); Honorable Mention All-State Football – Peyton Kramer ’21 (Offense) and Elijah Posiulai ’21 (Defense).

This year’s Homecoming Queen and King were Nandi Dube and Matthew Hartmann.

1. Early E arly Childhood students with their donations 2. Service S ervice Learning Coordinator David Parks dropping off donations for the Center for Transforming Lives 3. Homecoming H omecoming Queen Nandi Dube ’20 and King Matthew Hartmann ’20

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STUDENTS WITH MERIT

Congratulations to these academically talented high school seniors who received National Merit recognition – National Merit Scholarship Finalists: Jack Delk and Matthew Hartmann; National Merit Commended Scholars: Aliya Lackan, Chase Parrish, Aidan Steuart and Sarah Tyree; National Hispanic Recognition Scholar: Jack Delk.

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Four Upper School Photography students earned nine awards in the TAPPS Fall Photo Contest out of 1,738 entries representing 65 schools: Matthew Mildren ’20 – 1st Place, Red (Cityscape/Architecture 6A), 2nd Place, Elephants (Animals 6A), 2nd Place, Nandi (Experimental 1A-6A), 2nd Place, Jack (Informal Portrait 5A-6A), 2nd Place, Climb on (Sports 5A-6A), and 3rd Place, Rise and Shine (Animals 6A); Charlie Wright ’20 – 2nd Place, Cowboy (Formal Portrait 6A); Sofia Siratt ’21 – 3rd Place, Fockey Family (Sports 5A-6A); and Bri Cole ’22 – 1st Place, Here we go! (Sports 5A-6A).

1. Red by Matthew Mildren ’20 2. Cowboy by Charlie Wright ’20 3. Fockey Family by Sofia Siratt ’21 4. Here we go! by Bri Cole ’22

PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD Kole Kuenstler ’21 received the Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award in recognition and appreciation for his commitment to strengthen our nation and communities through volunteer service for his work with rescued elephants in Thailand. Last summer,

Kole traveled to Chiang Mai to work alongside veterinarians caring for rescued elephants and dogs. While he was there, Kole provided check-ups and cleanings, diagnosed and treated ear and eye problems, drew and tested blood, administered vaccines, cleaned and treated wounds, and helped with sterilization surgeries for the sick and abused animals. “One of our Nation’s greatest strengths remains the compassion of our everyday citizens, who give so willingly of themselves and their lives for the benefit of others.”

1. Kole Kuenstler ’21 in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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STUDENT NEWS

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In December, Lower School students wrote 453 letters to Santa in memory of Nathan Lin ’26 benefiting the Macy’s annual “Believe” Make-A-Wish campaign. For every Santa letter submitted, Macy’s donated $2 to Make-AWish, resulting in a gift of $906 from our Lower School Saints! Nathan’s mom, Cathy, and brother, Andrew Lin ’22, delivered the letters to Macy’s.

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IN BLACK AND WHITE

In Black and White – Perfect Symmetry by Charlie Wright ’20

Charlie Wright ’20 won first place in the Architecture category at the 31st Annual Fort Worth Country Day Black & White Images Exhibition for his photo, Perfect Symmetry.

Eighty-two images were chosen to be displayed in the exhibition out of 650 entries, and only a handful of those 82 was chosen as award winners.

This annual juried exhibition is for high school photography students attending public and private schools in Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties.

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THE BIGGER PERSPECTIVE

OF FAITH Senior Chrissy Severs uses one of her college essays to reflect on the impact faith has had in her education.

Severs serving as an acolyte during Upper School Eucharist

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By Chrissy Severs ’20

All Saints’ Episcopal School has forever changed my life. The opportunity to discuss cultural beliefs, as well as my own religion, within a school setting has sparked my individuality.

The sacred space to worship comforts me as I reflect in Chapel every day. I participate in the services to form a sense of community among the students, a community that is welcoming, faithful and caring. As someone who serves communion every week, my relationship with God has grown as well as my relationships with my peers. I want to help encourage others to engage with their faith and look forward to exploring different religious and ethical belief systems with them.

The Christian learning environment of All Saints’ has facilitated my growth into adulthood. Through thoughtful and rigorous coursework in New Testament, Old Testament, World Religions and Ethics, I have developed a lens that has helped me gain a deeper understanding of the belief systems.

All Saints' has provided me opportunities to visit mosques and temples that have given me the chance to ask questions to Rabbis and Imams while observing services. I am fascinated by how many complex religions exist and the similarities within them. I never thought I would have my own copy of the Quran after having a group discussion with an Imam about Islamic traditions. I never thought that learning a few words in Hebrew from a Rabbi would become so important in my World Religions class as well as my Old Testament class. I want to continue to expand my knowledge of the Bible and other religions and cultures. I wish to branch out in an environment with God’s presence, and that is what I am looking for in the next chapter of my life.

Without being able to still explore and start conversations about faith in college, I would lose a piece of who I am. I want to be able to study not only business, one of my greatest interests, but also religion. Being at a school driven by God’s teachings has improved my academic performance, and I want to continue to feel as if I am part of a community that is centered around God and broadening one’s perspective on world religions and ethical beliefs.

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RECOMME

By Tad Bird, Head of School

We hosted a site visit last February from our accrediting agencies, the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools and the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest, as part of our ongoing accreditation process.

At the conclusion of their visit, they compiled a report with both commendations and recommendations. We published the commendations in the Fall 2019 issue of Innovate, one of which was, “The commitment to improvement is a praiseworthy and defining aspect of the All Saints’ culture.”

Here I dive into three of the seven recommendations the team provided. We continue to evaluate and strive for greatness and, in these three areas, we have given particular attention to elevating how we can grow stronger as a community.

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NDATIONS

RECOMMENDATION: The hiring and onboarding of faculty and staff is a crucial aspect of developing, supporting and sustaining a culture of missioncentered teaching and learning in a school. The Visiting Committee recommends the development and employment of more clearly defined processes for orientation, observation, goal setting, feedback and professional development of faculty and staff.

Protecting and elevating our mission is one of the responsibilities of the Board, as they have to lead the review and potential revision of our current mission statement. It is important to remember that a mission statement revision is only an evolution, not a diversion from who we are. In fact, it should reinforce the ideals and values we wish to conserve and to which we aspire.

I expect this process to be confirming and inspirational.

The Board charged our Advancement committee with the guidance of Homer Erekson, former Dean of TCU

Neely School of Business, to research why families choose (initially and year-over-year) All Saints’ for their children’s education. Nineteen current parents interviewed 77 pairs of a cross-section of current parents and asked reflection and aspirational questions like: “Why has All Saints’ been a good fit for your child and your family?”

“What challenges has your child experienced that you and All Saints’ had to work through?

“What kind of person do you want your child to be in the world?”

These combined responses were reviewed for themes of commonalities and exclusions to help create a few Why statements that will inform mission-review discussions at the Board level this spring. Moreover, we expect to involve broad representation from our community, including students, faculty, alumni, parents and grandparents.

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RECOMMENDATION: The School has made deliberate efforts to develop awareness around current thinking in teaching and learning. However, this awareness has not translated to consistent application of upgraded pedagogical practices across divisions and disciplines. The Visiting Committee recommends that the School develop disciplined protocol for providing intentional feedback and strategic professional development to support a more student-centered learning environment.

Prior to the visit, we identified this as an area requiring more focus, and we have been intentional about creating positions that have a more strategic EC12 responsibility. Dr. Matsuzaki, our EC12 Dean of Curriculum (and also Director of the Tad Bird Honors College), has been evaluating current teaching methods at each level as well as gaps within division and department alignment. Jenna Conan Simpson has another significant role as our EC-12 Technology Integration Specialist to research trending and effective technology and serve as the boots-in-the-classroom person to assist faculty in technology implementation.

She also has a lens toward consistency of use and student/parent experience.

Our generous professional development budget has allowed faculty to travel across the country to conferences and workshops; our focus this year has been on bringing better practices to campus to make PD accessible to as many of our faculty/staff as possible. Dr. Matsuzaki coordinated a three-day conference during our August in-service, with workshops like Question Formulation Technique, Google Hacks and Apps, Brain Breaks in the Classroom, and Instructional Implications of How the Brain Constructs Knowledge from Classroom Experience.

Workshops were presented by current faculty members, TCU professors and even yoga instructors. You can see one page of the conference schedule here. In addition to formal PD, another purpose for this conference was for faculty of all Divisions to cross-pollinate with each other based on interest level. We know that having an in-house support system only makes us a stronger community and builds the confidence to try new things and tweak things we want to do better.

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RECOMMENDATION: As a result of the significant maturation the School has experienced in recent decades, All Saints’ should carefully examine the ways in which a revised mission statement might better serve the community and better reflect the School’s purpose. Both the purpose of exploration, especially if done collaboratively and across constituent groups, and the final outcome of this process would ideally lead to an even greater understanding of the enduring values of the community, stronger sense of belonging within the community and a more robust commitment to and fulfillment of its Episcopal identity.

Our summer reading book, The Power of Moments, spurred a great deal of inspiration around the onboarding process.

The result was threefold: Formalizing a mentorship program, elevating the initial welcome and orientation, and continuing to develop a growth model.

We have always had an informal mentor program, but Dr. Stroud, Middle School Division Head, assumed ownership of it this year and provided a framework for better accountability. Mentors were appointed for every new employee, given a job description and protected time during inservice to meet with their mentees.

Throughout the year, mentors are expected to check in with their mentees, explain School culture, invite them to community events and serve as an advisor in their discipline.

Our monthly in-service schedule is unique and may seem excessive to some. However, I believe in both the power of gathering as an entire faculty/staff monthly, as well as the purpose of dedicated time to learn and grow. These are not “sit and get” meetings.

Dr. Matsuzaki has been strategically designing these sessions to target growth areas, and my administrative team continuously evaluates the best use of that protected time to ensure we are being good stewards of each other’s attention spans, energy and schedule.

The new faculty/staff orientation was greatly enhanced this year to provide a more structured and welcoming experience. In addition to the necessary logistics of training on The Wire, curriculum overviews and Life Safety procedures, new employees also traveled around the campus to meet with departments outside their Division to learn about the broader scope of the way our School functions. I tell our faculty/staff nearly every time we meet that each of us is integral to family retention efforts, we are all integral to marketing and admission, to advancement of the institution, to building servant leaders and to encouraging an appreciation for the arts and athletics. We are all

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in this together, and making sure new faculty get outside their classroom to understand the various other pieces to our special School is so important. One of the long-standing practices of our new faculty/staff orientation is to eat lunch at All Saints’ Episcopal Church to learn about our School roots and our Episcopal identity and how that translates into our modern-day classroom. It is a highly relevant way to set the tone for their tenure at our School.

To ensure that every new individual immediately felt a part of the family, each was greeted with a welcome sign on their door and a welcome box on their desk that contained a limited-edition All Saints’ t-shirt, branded tumbler, our summer reading book and personal notes from PTO members and myself. Faculty and staff need to know we see them, and that we are hopeful and excited for their contribution to our community.

We have also been evaluating closely how we retain the best employees and make sure they have opportunities to grow and contribute. Wally Worden, Upper School Division Head, has been piloting a three-year, cyclical Professional Growth & Development model for Upper School faculty that includes peer and Division Head observations, feedback and goal setting. The goal is to implement the program throughout the School.

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AS WE BEGIN ANOTHER 10-YEAR ACCREDITATION CYCLE, I AM ENERGIZED AND ENCOURAGED BY THE POTENTIAL AND BY THE MOMENTUM I SEE BEFORE US.

Debbie Head (“Zoozoo”) with Emma ’31 and Reeves ’33 McGuire

GRAND GAME DAY Early Childhood and Lower School Grandparents, come sip on a root beer float and enjoy an easy, breezy afternoon playing familiar games with your little Saint(s).

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

AFTER SCHOOL TO 5:00 P.M. | SELLERS & CAMPBELL UNION

RSVP: ASESCHOOL.ORG/GRANDPARENTS

Parents, please coordinate pick-up from each Division and navigation to the Union. You are welcome too!

FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION NEWS

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FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION NEWS

Will Matsuzaki, Denise Pope, Amy Wright

IN THE COMMUNITY

Amy Wright, US English and Challenge Success Coordinator, and Will Matsuzaki, Dean of Curriculum and Director of the Tad Bird Honors College, were invited to present at the Challenge Success Fall Conference held at Stanford University. Their presentation was entitled, The Challenges and Success: One School’s Four-Year Journey with Challenge Success. Participants were given tips and roadmaps to help give them a perspective on how to develop a plan to integrate Challenge Success into a school. Mrs. Wright and Dr. Matsuzaki are pictured with Dr. Denise Pope (middle), co-founder of Stanford Challenge Success.

Kim Moore, US Librarian, presented at conferences in London and Monterey, CA, this fall. Her article was also featured as the cover story in the October issue of Computers in Libraries magazine with her suggestions on helping students create e-portfolios.

Kim Moore

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FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION NEWS

Fr. Melvin "Fr. Mel" Bridge Retirement

Nixon Hawk Dowdy

FAMILY NEWS RETIREMENTS Fr. Melvin “Fr. Mel” Bridge, Early Childhood/ Lower School Chaplain, 24 Years

BIRTHS Aaron Beck, Assistant Head of School and Athletic Director, welcomed grandson Nixon Hawk Dowdy on October 3, 2019.

MARRIAGES Jenna Conan Simpson, Technology Integration Specialist, married Brandon Simpson on October 12, 2019, at the Belltower Chapel and Garden in Fort Worth. Brandon works in finance at Charles Schwab.

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Simpson Wedding

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CLASS NOTES ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

To submit information for Class Notes, please contact your Class Rep or the Alumni Office.

ALUMNI OFFICE

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Class Rep Needed!

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Class Rep: Susie Purselley Thompson susiepthompson@yahoo.com

1995

Class Rep: Kellie Ott Bullinger kjbullinger@hotmail.com

1996

Class Rep: Julie King-Henry jchrking@gmail.com

1997

Class Rep: Rae Lorimer Corley raerae3136@yahoo.com Rae Lorimer Corley and husband, Cade, welcomed twins, Palmer Beaty and Patricia Knox, on November 13, 2019. (pictured right)

1998

Class Rep: Britt Darwin-Looney brittdl@gmail.com

Palmer Beaty and Patricia Knox Corley

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1999

Class Rep: Sarah Kemble Clemons skclemons@gmail.com

2001

Scottie Dunham Culpepper and husband, Ryan, welcomed Carson Christopher on July 15, 2019. Carson joins big sister, Sophie (2). (pictured bottom right)

2002

Maggie Derdeyn Hadden and husband, Jon, welcomed Delaney Mae on June 28, 2019. Delaney joins big brother, Wes (3). The Hadden family lives in Chandler, Arizona. (pictured pg 62)

Nolan Bradshaw and wife, Brittany Hicks ’04 Bradshaw, welcomed Jack Weymouth on October 28, 2019. Jack joins big brothers, Raleigh (5) and Brooks (3). (pictured bottom left)

2005

Class Rep: Jared Harwell jaredbharwell@gmail.com

Class Rep: Kelley Berkovsky Burt kellburt@hotmail.com

Paul Stouffer received the Third Annual Distinguished Alumni Award on November 9, 2019.

Classmates Megan Brous Zafereo, Sarah Kemble Clemons, Ryan McIntosh, Lindsay Bond Griffin, Alec Jhangiani and Lauren Deen Whitson honored Paul at the brunch award ceremony.

2003

Class Rep: Jordan Harwell Hawkins jordan.harwell@gmail.com

The Class of 1999 celebrated its 20-Year Reunion at Piola on November 9, 2019.

Emilie Peloubet Watson and husband, Kent, welcomed their third child, Lillie Olivia, on November 6, 2019. Lillie joins big brothers, Asa (6) and John Marshall (2). (photo by Veronica Williams ’05)

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Class Rep: Regan Shoemaker Burdett regan_burdett@hotmail.com

Class Rep: Kristen Berry Shelley kristen.c.berry@gmail.com

Class Rep: Katy Walker Rush misskewalker@gmail.com

Jack Weymouth Bradshaw

Kristen Berry married Ian Shelley on September 21, 2019 in Azle, Texas. The wedding party included Julie Anthony ’04 and fellow 2005 alumnae: Gabi Sztamenits and Kori Kemble Sibley. Kendall Berry Byrd ’07 and Annette Berry ’13 served as Matron of Honor and Maid of Honor respectively.

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Landry Cole Davidson

McGraw/Keith Wedding

Danny Davidson and wife, Ashley, welcomed their second child, Landry Cole, on October 14, 2019.

Landry joins big sister, Charlie (2). (pictured top left)

Jackson McGraw married Chelsea Morgan Keith on October 12, 2019 at Christ Chapel in Fort Worth, Texas. (pictured top right)

Hailey Samis Froberg and husband, Christian, are expecting their second child in May. Baby Froberg will join big brother, Wylie (9 months).

Charlotte Stouffer Payne ’06 and husband, Nelson, are expecting their first child, a boy, in May. Charlotte and Nelson live in Denver, Colorado.

2007

Class Rep: Staley Hawkins Moore staleyhmoore@gmail.com

William McDonald and wife, Molly, welcomed their first child, Walker Joseph, on November 6, 2019. The McDonalds live in Houston, Texas.

Emily Ryan Williams and husband, Garrett, welcomed their first child, “Georgia” Montza, on September 26, 2019.

Staley Hawkins Moore and Tucker Moore welcomed their second child, Eliza Holland, on October 29, 2019. Eliza joins big sister, Iris (2).

2006

Class Rep: Hollis Kent Webb hollisfk@gmail.com

Benjamin Anthony and wife, Becca, are expecting their first child, a boy, in March 2020.

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Scott McClure married Caroline Solari on November 23, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The wedding party included Will Shoppa ’06 and fellow 2007 alumni: Garrett Bradshaw, John Closuit, Ford Edwards, Tucker Moore and Chase Talbott.

Mikal Dillard Powers and husband, Chris, welcomed their second daughter, Connor Elizabeth, on July 30, 2019. Connor joins big sister, Palmer (3).

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MacSwain/Stearns Wedding

Nina Maria Turney

Allie Kobs Turney and husband, Walker, welcomed their first child, Nina Maria, on November 1, 2019. (pictured top left, photo by Bailey McGraw ’09)

2009

Class Rep: Chelsea Harrison chelseabelleharrison@gmail.com

2008

Class Rep: Sarah Kelley sarah.kelley9@att.net

Hudson Moore and wife, Sarah, welcomed their second child, Harper Elizabeth, on November 5, 2019. Harper joins big sister, Hadley (2).

Mary Beth Annas married Maxx Godfrey in January 2020 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Dr. Mary Beth Annas also opened a family wellness Chiropractic practice, Prime Chiropractic, in Southlake, Texas in November 2018 with a specialty in maternity and pediatric care.

Will Kelly and Lucy Kline Kelly ’11 celebrated their one-year anniversary on December 22, 2019. The wedding party included John Closuit ’07, Abby Wright ’10 and fellow 2008 alumni: Bud Dillard, Cameron Forgie, Sterling Green, Matthew Keffler, Bryn Mueller and Wes Snow.

Tyler MacSwain married Nicole Stearns on October 10, 2019 in Aubrey, Texas. The wedding party included fellow 2008 alumni: Patrick Dugan and Sheevum Patel. (pictured top right)

Kiah Thorn graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Masters of Science in Communication Disorders in December 2019. Kiah lives in North Texas where she will be working as a bilingual pediatric therapist.

Ben Childs married Chelsey Denton on August 10, 2019 at Holy Word Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas where they live.

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Cameron and Catherine Crandall

Reese and Scarlett Claunch

Catherine Sherrill Crandall and husband, Staff Sergeant Cameron Crandall, will celebrate their two-year anniversary on April 15. Catherine and Cameron live in Beaufort, South Carolina, at the Marine Corps Depot where Cameron is a Drill Instructor, and Catherine works for Lockheed Martin. (pictured top left)

Kevin Claunch

Adair Ewin Shannon and husband, John, are expecting their first child, a girl, in April.

Lucy Ryan Presley and husband, Will, welcomed their first child, Robert “Robbie” Benjamin, on August 2, 2019. (photo by Bailey McGraw ’09)

The Class of 2009 celebrated its 10-Year Reunion at Joe T. Garcia’s on November 9, 2019.

2010

Jeff Kobs and wife, Emmi, welcomed their second child, Campbell Mae, on December 30, 2019.

Campbell joins big brother, Huffman (21 months).

The Kobs live in Oklahoma City.

Class Rep: Claire O’Connor oconnorclairep@gmail.com Kevin Claunch recently matched to his top choice

residency program in Pediatrics at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Following his graduation from Texas A&M University College of Medicine this May, he will promote to the rank of Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and begin his pediatric residency training in Virginia. He and his wife, Meredith Reese Claunch, welcomed their second daughter, Scarlett, on December 18, 2019. Scarlett joins big sister, Reese ’35 (3). (2 photos pictured top right) Gaines Myer and wife, Martha, welcomed their first child, Nelson “Nellie” Grace, on December 12, 2019. Gaines, Martha and Nellie live in Midland, Texas.

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Jack Searway got engaged to Lauren Stotler on September 1, 2019 in Boothbay, Maine. The couple plans to marry on August 28, 2020 in Flower Mound, Texas.

Amanda Schram Endsley and husband,

Brandon, welcomed their second child, Grayson Ty, on October 23, 2019. Grayson joins big brother, Easton (2). (pictured top left pg 67)

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Tanner/Stanford Wedding

included Chelsea Goss ’09, Kaden Goss ’22 and fellow 2011 alum, Dustin Moheit. Danton and Maranda live in Boise, Idaho.

Baird/Young Wedding

2012

Class Rep: Christina Ewin christinaewin@gmail.com

Kathleen Baird and Marshall Young, Jr. married at Robert Carr Chapel in Fort Worth, Texas on September 7, 2019. The wedding party included George Young III ’11, William Baird ’15, and fellow 2012 alumni: Caleb Anderson, Tucker Dillard, Christina Ewin, Claire Hodges, Jack Keffler, Cate Kelly, Alli Wilson, Kiki Young, and Katie McKenzie, who served as Maid of Honor. (pictured top right) Lauren Cooke Taff and husband, Robert,

welcomed their first child, Emery Anne, on November 18, 2019.

2011

Class Rep: Barrett Tanner cbtanner15@gmail.com

Danton Goss and wife, Maranda, will celebrate their one-year anniversary on May 11. They married in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and the wedding party

Dustin Moheit was recently elected as a new member of the Saints Foundation Investment Committee. He will work with the Committee to manage All Saints' endowment investments so that the Foundation can grow while providing support for the School’s operating budget. He is also sponsoring an Investment Club for Upper School students.

Barrett Tanner married Drew Stanford on November 9, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The wedding party included Tiffany Schram Wallace '10 and fellow 2011 alumni: Mary Kelly Roberts and Morgan Sthele. Last April, Barrett graduated from the University of Alabama in Birmingham with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and currently works as an Intensive In-Home Therapist with children and families. (pictured top middle)

Sofi Garza and Teddy Boschini married at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Fort Worth on August 17, 2019. The wedding party included Caroline Hogg '10, Callie Garza ’11, Margaret Boschini ’14, Mimi Garza ’16, and fellow 2012 alumni: Neely Brunette, Campbell Spring 2020

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Kleburg/King Anniversary

Amanda Kolbye

Dick, Claire Hodges, Jack Keffler, Cate Kelly, Hunter Ladd, Stuart McLaughlin, Alexa White, and Kiki Young.

2013

Julie Kleberg King and husband, Lukin, will celebrate their one-year anniversary on March 29.

Julie and Lukin were married in Kingsville, Texas and live in San Antonio, Texas. (pictured top left)

Julia Cobb Alford and Travis Alford will celebrate their one-year anniversary on April 13. Their wedding party included fellow 2013 alumni: Jennie Edwards, Anna LoCoco, Raelyn McNair, Riley Smith and Katherine White. Julie and Travis live in Houston, Texas. (pictured top right)

Amanda Kolbye currently lives in Thailand where

she is a Business and Marketing Coach for servicebased online business owners. She travels around Asia working with entrepreneurs on systems, personal branding, social media marketing and more. Follow her travels and business ventures on Instagram or Facebook: @amandakolbye. (pictured top middle)

Cobb/Alford Anniversary

Class Rep: Emma Grace Laird emmagracelaird@yahoo.com

Charlie Reid got engaged to Michele Meeks on December 14, 2019 in New Ulm, Texas.

Parker White and wife, Jennifer, will celebrate their son Lincoln’s second birthday on July 10.

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Courtney Rattikin and Ian Johnsen got engaged on December 14, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas.

2014

Class Rep: Alex Page apage96@gmail.com

CLASS NOTES

Jonathan Song

Boone/Cummings Engagement

2016

Class Rep: Jack Brockermeyer jbrockermeyer@gmail.com

Sarah Boone and Shawn Cummings got engaged in June 2019. They will marry in Fort Worth, Texas in September 2020. (pictured top right)

2017

Class Rep: Leea Yater leeayater1@gmail.com

2018

Class Rep: Ashlyn Kotarski ashlynkotarski@gmail.com

The Class of 2014 celebrated its 5-Year Reunion at Rogers Roundhouse on November 29, 2019.

2015

Class Rep: Larkin Rich larkinelizabethrich@gmail.com

Genevieve Merrill married Jerod Slay on June 8, 2019 in Fort Worth. Genevieve’s sister, Renee Merrill ’16, was the Maid of Honor. Genevieve and Jerod live in Lubbock.

Jonathan Song was named to the offensive First Team All-Big 12 and was one of 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award.

Jonathan finished the 2019 season 23-24 and was perfect on all of his point-after attempts. (pictured top left)

Sloan Struble’s band, Dayglow, debuted at Austin City Limits in 2019 and toured the United Kingdom in December. Dayglow has over 1.6 million monthly listeners and his recent hit, “Can I Call You Tonight” has 22 million saves on Spotify.

2019

Class Rep: Margaret Ann Prowse margaretann2000@gmail.com

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CLASS NOTES

WELCOME HOME ALL SAINTS' HOMECOMING NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Mary Caruthers ’20 and Celia Nowlin ’19

Tommy Henderson, Simone Jameson ’09 Henderson, Adair Ewin ’09 Shannon and Bailey McGuire ’03

John Shannon ’09, Megan McGee ’09, Katie Mansfield ’09 and Chelsea Harrison ’09

Grace Needham ’20 and Matthew Bolding ’19

We celebrated the reunion Classes of 1999, 2009 and 2014 at the Homecoming game on November 8. Alumni of all ages enjoyed catching up with faculty and former classmates at the Alumni Association-sponsored tailgate.

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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 Marta Balogh Mary Alice Barr McCorkle OCTOBER 11, 2019 Mark Beall McLean William “Billy” Durrah Ratliff III Esther Lin OCTOBER 18, 2019 Allan Davis Chad Jonathan Badgley DECEMBER 6, 2019 William Truitt Cook Leland Allen Hodges, Jr. Catherine Ellis Hiley Cornelia “Corky” Cheney Friedman Orville Dwayne Boydstun John Michael Geesbreght Charles Louis “Chuck” Bedinger Victor Paul Ferrara, Jr. Juanita Jeannette Arrington DECEMBER 13, 2019 David George “Jumbo” Jackson James Alan Davis Robert “Bob” Thomas McCullough Audis Alvie “Rusty” Butler Jimmy “Jim” Tincey Evans William Edgar “Buddy” Parker Paul Zuehlke, Jr. Harold G. “Harry” Ottmann, Jr. Dr. James Walton Lawrence, Jr.

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ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

2019-2020 Board of Trustees OFFICERS

RUSTY REID

GEORGE M. YOUNG, JR.

President

Vice President

BRAD WALLACE

JANIE RECTOR

Treasurer

Secretary

TRUSTEES Wendy Barron Stephanie Brentlinger Paula Brockway Brad Clark Wende Dwyer-Johnsen O. Homer Erekson The Rev. Christopher Jambor Chris Kent ’97 Marci Kramer H. Peter Ku

Matt McLaughlin Matt Mildren Tommy Miller Mark Paukune Kyle Poulson Maurie Reynolds Natalie Richardson Whit Smith Sallie Trotter

TRUSTEES EMERITUS Richard Chowning Brad Corbett, Jr. Bob Simpson Tad Bird, Head of School

ADVISORY TRUSTEES Sacher Dawson Antonio Debouse ’09 Ken Huffman Cathy Lin Bailey McGuire ’03 Jim Samis

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