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THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS

OUR

MISSION The Episcopal School of Dallas prepares young men and women for lives of intellectual discovery, integrity, and purpose. The School develops the unique talent and potential

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM Meredyth M. Cole

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HOMECOMING

ARTIST AS TEACHER TEACHER AS ARTIST

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Ruth Burke

ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL

Eric Boberg, Ph.D. ACADEMIC DEAN

The entire community is invited to a picnic before the football game.

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EXHIBITION AND RECEPTION

Donna Hull, Ph.D.

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HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL

Mike Jenkins

HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

in each student and embraces sound learning, discipline, and

Chelle Wabrek

faith as essential elements of an educated conscience.

The Reverend Amy G. Heller

HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL SENIOR CHAPLAIN

Robert A. Buchholz

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Dawn Lewis

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Jerry Reese

THE CREST STAFF OUR FOUNDING TENETS

Julie Clardy

were created to integrate the Mission into the individual and corporate life of The Episcopal School of Dallas community.

Nicole Jacobsen

DAILY WORSHIP Nurturing a spiritual relationship with God through the use of the Book of Common Prayer within the context of a pluralistic, diverse student and faculty population. COMMUNITY Experiencing mutual trust, respect, and honor while preserving individual identity, uniqueness of thought, and personality. ETHICAL DECISION MAKING Preparing students for actions which promote the common good through the study of religious and moral paradigms of history and contemporary thought. SERVICE Advancing the common good through acts of compassion and concern here and within the larger community. Daily worship, experiences in community, and studies in ethical decision-making prepare students for service to others, the highest manifestation of God’s presence in their lives.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Jamie Mitcham

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST CONTRIBUTORS

Kam Bakewell Ashley Beck Eric Boberg Megan Boyd ’09 Ruth Burke Julie Butterworth Jensen Clardy ’17 Meredyth Cole Libby Conder Sally Dutter Cal Etcheverry ’17 Meg Fahrenbrook ’01 Gabrielle Griffin Caren Handleman Lillian Hessel Bruce Jenevein Susie Kissner Tracy Krause

Grace Kumar Shelle Montgomery Cindy Newsom Michael Patterson ’16 Brian Rawson ’96 Jill Remaud Helen Skalniak Chelle Wabrek Ben Weaver MaryBeth Weinberger Adam Willis Emily Wilson ’16

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

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NOVEMBER 20

DADS’ PARTNERSHIP BREAKFAST

GRANDPARENTS’ & GRANDFRIENDS’ DAY

with special guest Mayor Mike Rawlings www.esdallas.org/dadspartnership

for Lower and Middle School www.esdallas.org/grandparentsday

IN THIS ISSUE 3

State of The School: Excellence and Growth Continue

Feed Forward to Success

Earth Day: Caring for Our Planet One Tree at a Time

Imagining What If...

Over the Rainbow

Appreciating Upstanders: An Integrated Study

Acts of Love and Kindness: Pass It On 2015

Hats Off to the Class of 2015

The Class of 2015 Has Spoken

Collegiate Athletes

The 2014-2015 Student Awards and Accolades

A Huge Hollywood Thank You

Letter from the President of the ESD Parents’ Association

ESDPA Speaker Series

Habitat for Humanity Partnership Continues: ESD Completes Second Home

Some Things Just Can’t Be Measured in Dollars and Cents...

Rocking the Catwalk

Proclaiming Our Episcopal Identity

Faculty News

With Honor and Our Appreciation for Their Remarkable Service: Six Retire

Service Awards

Exploring Our Environment

Arts at the Heart

Student News

Bell Family Establishes New Award

In Honor and With Thanks: Tribute Gifts to ESD

Letter from the President of the Alumni Association

Reunited!

Second Annual Founders’ Weekend 72 12th Annual ESD Golf Tournament 74 Fifth Annual Eagle Laureate Dinner

Alumni News

Meet Chris Elliston ‘88

Save The Date

SUMMER 2015 STATE OF THE SCHOOL: EXCELLENCE AND GROWTH CONTINUE

3 2014-15 LOWER, MIDDLE, AND UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

24 CELEBRATING ESD’S LEGACY: SECOND ANNUAL FOUNDERS’ WEEKEND

ON THE COVER

Alumni, alumni children, Meredyth Cole, and Father Swann gathered for a special chapel service at the end of the Alumni Association’s Founders’ Weekend. THE CREST, the magazine of The Episcopal School of Dallas, is published two times a year.

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STATE OF THE SCHOOL:

Excellence and Growth Continue

On behalf of the entire faculty, staff, and Board of Directors, it is my privilege to report that The Episcopal School of Dallas is strong and on a well-defined path for the future. As our founders did, we continue to have high and bold aspirations. We must prepare our students for a world that will look very different from today. As such, our academic curriculum is evolving and transformative. Our faculty is embracing project-based learning and a more interdisciplinary approach. Students of all ages are gaining knowledge and skills through the investigation of complex questions, problems, and challenges. Students are building relevant competencies: • Problem-solving • Critical thinking • Persistence • Collaboration • Communication • Creativity • Independent thinking The Class of 2015 celebrated acceptances to the country’s most selective colleges and universities, and the class has collectively been awarded in excess of $11 million in merit scholarships. With 80 percent taking the ACT, this class averaged in the top five percent of the nation on the exam. More specifics about their achievements can be found throughout this magazine. One of many memorable highlights of the year for me was witnessing the excitement of our Lower and Middle School students when they learned that through their hard work, creativity, and determination, Mayor Mike Rawlings designated November 2014 as Math Rocks Month in conjunction with the Perot Museum’s MathAlive! Exhibition. Through the generosity of Suzanne and Patrick McGee, our students and faculty partnered with The St. Philip’s School in this once-in-a-lifetime venture. Our Pre-K students soared in our first year of “full day” classes, joyfully and eagerly growing in leaps and bounds, often literally. It was rewarding to see their progress through the year as they met many challenges and developed confidence in their abilities, even if success required more than one attempt. ERB test scores continue to trend upward with statistically relevant increases. ESD sports and arts programs are thriving. We remain a place where students can be, and are encouraged to be, creatively expressive and athletic. This year, our football, women’s soccer, men’s soccer, and men’s lacrosse teams won SPC championships. We fielded more than 70 interscholastic teams from seventh grade to varsity. Our artists were recognized in juried shows and in state competitions; they presented regularly, and brilliantly, on the stage and screen in the Susan M. Frank Center for Arts and Humanities. We also added a dance program to Middle and

Upper School offerings, an initiative resulting from the strategic plan. Thanks to parent volunteer leadership and thoughtful application of the goals of the strategic plan, the Fine Arts Network (FAN), a volunteer advocacy for the arts at ESD, was formed and blossomed. The Second Annual Alumni Association Founders’ Weekend held in April welcomed home a record number of alumni, young and old(er). The cover photo for this magazine was taken after a closing Eucharist celebrated by Father Swann. Alumni are engaging off campus as well. Megan Boyd ’09 and I visited with alumni in California and Texas. More and more alumni are becoming active in our community as faculty, as parents, as board members, and as volunteers. The number of alumni hosting interns through ESD’s WORX Program continues to rise. Earlier this summer, the Alumni Association hosted a productive strategic planning session that included representatives ranging from the Class of 1980 to the Class of 2010. ESD remains in high demand, receiving many more applications than we have openings. Our outreach continues to increase through Admission Office efforts and parent and alumni word-of-mouth. In 2015-16, we will welcome students whose 2014-15 schools were located outside of the United States: in China, England, France, and the United Arab Emirates. This spring, ESD awarded nearly $3.5 million in tuition assistance to almost 20 percent of our 2015-16 student body.

Our fiscal house is strong: • Thanks to the work of the Board of Directors and Endowment Trust, we have retired a significant amount of debt. • We have kept tuition increases under three percent for the past five years. Our increases continue to be well below the NAIS and ISAS averages. • We are well on track to hit our self-imposed deadline of ensuring that all full-time teachers with master’s degrees have salaries at or above the 75th percentile benchmark amongst ISAS schools. At 40 years old, ESD is a very young school. But because learning and teaching remain at the heart of everything we do, we hold our own measurably well with schools with 100 years behind them. Our gifted faculty leads the way. We have more than tripled the professional development budget for faculty over the last three years. Through this commitment to excellence, our faculty has access to significant funding and opportunities to enhance the ESD experience. To ensure that we are attracting, retaining, training, and rewarding the very best faculty we can, we must build our endowment. We cannot continue to rely on tuition and annual giving to carry the entire load. Our faculty deserves the honor and recognition that come with awarding master teacherships and endowed chairs. Our students deserve the very best education and talented faculty. This takes endowment – and raising it is a priority. This year, we made progress on our long-time vision to be on one campus. All the land along Montwood has been acquired. We are in the process of working through zoning so that we may bring our Lower School to Merrell Road, where we will be united as one community on one campus. Plans are also underway for a new center for science and innovation that will provide learning environments that powerfully marry scientific curiosity with creative expression and achievement. While ESD continues to grow, as it must to address the evolving nature of education, much stays the same and is integral to the ESD experience: • Our Episcopal identity and the spiritual formation of our students • Outdoor education and learning outside the traditional classroom space • Service to others • Faculty members who meet each student as a unique individual – who identify (often before the student sees it) individual talents, passions, and capacity • Our commitment to character, leadership, and the development of the skills essential to ethical decision making Earlier this spring, I read David Brooks’ book, The Road to Character. It was a timely read. As we are developing critical readers, competent mathematicians, linguists, researchers, artists, athletes – the list goes on – we most importantly must contribute in a meaningful way to the development of character. As supported by our Founding Tenets and commitment to service and community, we want our graduates to be moral, ethical, reflective, reliable, honorable, self-disciplined, loving, and caring human beings. This behavior must be modeled by all of us, and we must ensure the structures are in place in and outside of classrooms to aid in this development. My goal is that when every graduate walks across the stage, we can say with confidence that he or she has met all of our graduation requirements, including developing all the skills, in cognition and in character, required to 4

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be successful, purposeful, and happy in this increasingly complicated world. I chose to come to ESD because I believed ESD was highly relevant and serves students differently, better, and more effectively. After two years with this remarkable institution, I can affirmatively say ESD has lived up to all my expectations and more. Together, our best days are yet to come. I end with the final stanzas of The Episcopal School of Dallas Manifesto, which was created by board member Stan Richards and the team he led. This missive was the result of an intensive study that included students, alumni, faculty and staff, board members, and parents. It articulates the vision of our founders and our intention for today and tomorrow. It is why we are here.

I am a school. But so much more. I am a family. A sanctuary. A catalyst. My mission is lofty. And my standards are extraordinary. I appreciate the importance of exemplary test scores, But my goal is exemplary lives. I strive to send my graduates to exceptional universities, But my ultimate destination for them is exceptional happiness. I am not just educating. Not just mentoring. Not just shepherding. Not just inspiring. I am preparing lives that will go out from the classroom. Reach out to the community. And stand out in the world. I am The Episcopal School of Dallas. And I am igniting lives of purpose. Thank you for your continued commitment to this incredible school. Sincerely yours,

Meredyth M. Cole Head of School

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FEED UP

FEED BACK

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choology not only provides teachers with a convenient platform to post class information, upcoming assignments, and current grades; it also facilitates and documents on-going conversations around learning. Instead of waiting until interims and periodic progress reports, we will be looking for ways to leverage Schoology, especially in the Middle and Upper Schools, to communicate feedback for learning in a timely, targeted fashion. Reviews of educational research demonstrate that feedback is one of the most effective tools for learning (e.g., Hattie, Visible Learning, 2009). Unfortunately, most feedback is misguided, ineffective, and even counterproductive because it focuses on latent student traits instead of behaviors that are necessary for students to achieve success and develop as learners. A recent Columbia University study revealed that 85 percent of parents in the United States believe that it is important to tell their children how smart they are (Bronson & Merryman, “The Inverse Power of Praise,” Nurtureshock, p. 12). Common sense may suggest that telling children they are smart will build their self-esteem and encourage them to continue to develop intelligent behavior. Theory and research, however, suggest that praising a child’s intelligence not only promotes complacency, but also undermines the very behaviors that intelligent people actually demonstrate. In Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Stanford professor Carol Dweck (2008) demonstrated the potential dangers of misguided praise. Half of the fifth graders who completed a relatively simple task were told that they were “smart” while the other half were told that they “worked really hard.” When the students were given a choice between two subsequent tasks to perform, the majority of the “smart” children chose to continue to work with easier puzzles while 90 percent of the students who were praised for their past effort chose the harder task. Next, all of the students were administered a very difficult task that was designed to force them to experience failure. Dweck’s researchers found that the students who had been praised for their effort attributed their lack of success to their need to work harder, not to their own lack of intelligence. When all of the students were administered another easy task, the “smart” kids did worse on the task while the students who had acknowledged their need to work harder improved significantly. Dweck reasoned that by praising effort, the researchers had provided the students with a way to accomplish their goals – a practical means to improve, not just a label like “smart” or “bright” that appears to be a native, static quality, not a tool that students can draw upon. More surprisingly, effort became a stigma for the “smart” kids. That is, because they were deemed intelligent, the “smart” kids saw effort as proof that others weren’t smart. Therefore, they eschewed working harder. According to Dr. Ginsburg (2011), studies like this one suggest that teachers and parents “should recognize the process, not the product, and praise effort rather than grades and test scores” (Building Resilience in Children and Teens, p. 56). For instance, Ginsburg claims that “one of the most important traits to nurture is tenacity” (p. 56). Similarly, criticism should be directed at specific ways to improve by recognizing that a student has the ability to overcome such shortcomings in the future if he or she behaves in relevant, goal-oriented ways. Both praise and criticism should provide children with a means to continue on their path to success. Overall, a review of the literature reveals that attributing success or failure to effort instead of ability increases the student’s likelihood to pursue more challenging activities, intensifies his or her amount of work

Although the results are important, real opportunities for learning take place along the way ... one of the most important areas of feedback consists of Feed Forward, which tells students where they need to go next. during those activities, and heightens the student’s level of persistence in response to setbacks (Dweck, 2008; Weiner, 1972). Instead of telling students how “smart” or “bright” they are, we should praise (or alternatively criticize) the specific behaviors, such as Costa’s 16 Habits of Mind, that students have greater control over because they provide a means for students to respond to future failures and setbacks. According to Costa and Kallick (2000), the habits are “what intelligent people do when they are confronted with problems, the resolutions of which are not immediately apparent” (Habits of Mind). Consistent with the studies mentioned above and attribution theory, if we tell children that they can achieve greater success by persisting, managing their impulsivity, taking responsible risks, or gathering more data, we are empowering them to address those areas they need to flex. Research and theory related to feedback identify three basic questions that feedback should address. By directing students to the goals of the task or performance, Feed Up tells them where they should be headed. The success criteria or standards of performance, used to measure achievement, guide students through the process and contextualize other types of feedback. Feed Back specifically addresses how the student is progressing towards the goal and its standards. This type of feedback arises when teachers prioritize process and formative assessment over product. Although the results are important, real opportunities for learning take place along the way. Finally, one of the most important areas of feedback consists of Feed Forward, which tells students where they need to go next. This type of feedback can be specifically related to the task or more importantly directed to the student as a learner by assisting the student with transferable regulatory and metacognitive processes that apply to all types of learning. This year, I will ask all teachers to continue to develop and refine their skills related to giving feedback, not only to their students but to one another as well. We will use Schoology to direct students towards the goal, remind them of their progress, and provide them with specific suggestions about how to proceed. Most importantly, we will strive to provide feedback about how they are progressing as learners. Similarly, we will work to develop professional learning communities and critical peer networks for teachers to reflect on their practice and to refine their regulatory and metacognitive skills as teachers.

FEED FORWARD

By Eric Boberg, Ph.D. Academic Dean

TO SUCCESS

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CARING FOR OUR PLANET ONE TREE AT A TIME

EARTH DAY:

Middle School students planted trees around the Merrell Road Campus in celebration of Earth Day on April 22. Bruce Miller Nursery and Victory Tree Farm donated the five trees to Adam Willisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; classes. The unit also included students learning about urban farming, how to build minimalist gardens, and the incubation of chicken, guinea, and turkey eggs.

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IMAGINING

what if...… by Chelle Wabrek Head of Lower School

Lower School teachers excel at planning activities that engage the minds of children, at problemsolving creative ways to meet the needs of individual students in the classroom, at making learning fun and active, at making connections between disciplines, and at dissecting knowledge into bitesized pieces for the consumption of their eager learners. Lower School teachers at The Episcopal School of Dallas have become especially astute at efficiently using the current learning spaces on Colgate Avenue apportioned for their students. They have become ingenious schedulers that allow maximized use of the dining commons, the playground, the library, and the computer labs. They have designed storage solutions that exploit available classroom real estate for student use. Finally, they have crafted flexible floor plans that allow their students space to collaborate, to concentrate, to explore, and to wonder. So, when asked to envision what the future Lower School to be built on at the Merrell Road Campus looks like, this group of seasoned educators was up to the job. Meetings between teachers and our architectural partners, The Overland Group, were marked by enthusiastic brainstorming and forward thinking but were also tinged with sadness. Teachers spoke with unending gratitude for the nest we have created at St. Michael and All Angels and wish to honor the birthplace of our school and the strong traditions established here. Yet each was intrigued by asking the question, “What if...?” and thus began an exciting journey. The challenge in asking educators to envision the future of learning at The Episcopal School of Dallas is that they must

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think, not one step ahead, but ten steps ahead. In essence, teachers are packing for a trip that they won’t take for several years and must determine what possessions currently owned will make the trip and which will not. Further, we must decide what possessions we don’t have but need to acquire before the departure. Over the course of this summer, Lower School teachers began to pack. They have brainstormed with our architects, always thinking in verbs, instead of nouns. Rather than thinking of the “stuff” we wanted in our new space, we focused on what we wanted to DO in our new space. The more we brainstormed, it became immediately obvious that many of the things we wanted to DO in the new building, we could do now! Instead of saying, “Yes, but we can’t….” conversations evolved into, “Yes, AND we can...” Our “What if” questions we were asking could come to life now! Our teachers have spoken! It is essential that we frame the design choices that lie ahead in terms of education goals, rather than the “stuff” we want in our classroom. We want our professional growth to drive the new learning environment. We want to think in VERBS, not in nouns. In an effort to prepare for a move that will stand forth as a significant milemarker of ESD’s defining decade, teachers want to begin living in classrooms today for what the future of education holds for us. To this end, we have partnered with Wonder, by Design, a visionary architectural design group that is “unapologetically curious about the future of learning.” Wonder was founded by architect Trung Le, AIA, and educator Christian Long, M.Ed. after working together on CannonDesign’s global education team to establish the educational design sector, The Third Teacher+. Together, they have collaborated with students and teachers to create spaces that foster inquiry and imagination. They were the creative forces behind ESD PreK’s outdoor space as well as classroom redesign projects in both first and second grades. The goal of our relationship with Wonder is a deep dive with students and teachers to envision the face of learning in our new space. We want

to leverage the expertise and experience of Lower School students, as seasoned inhabitants of classroom environments, to create the “playbook” that drives us not only into our new space but also guides the professional development we engage in as educators. While the concrete reality of a new Lower School building remains several years away, the spirit of this building is tangible now. Each day teachers are motivated by the building manifesto they crafted collaboratively, which states that ESD’s Lower School will….

“….be a springboard for life-long curiosity and purposeful relationships. On behalf of our children, we will foster a learning environment that nourishes innate wonder and rigorous creativity, dynamic problem-solving and bold innovation, deep nurturing and ethical decision making. On behalf of our children, we will foster a learning environment of safety and freedom, discovery and discipline, limitless potential and grounded reality.” It is with great enthusiasm that we work to ensure in our current space that children and teachers will be honored as individuals and empowered as teams, that they will reflect in stillness while living lives of active faith, that they will explore and inquire together and will both lead and serve. We strive to begin living and educating today in our current space as if we were in our shiny, new building. As educators, we will frame each day in the verbs that allow us to live into the education of the future and continue to ignite lives of purpose.

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E RAINBOW More than 70 students delivered three incredible performances of The Wizard of Oz to sold-out audiences in the Bray Performance Hall. This show marked the first time in nearly a decade that the Middle and Upper Schools united to present the spring musical. Fine arts faculty Dusty Davidson, Lauren Redmond â&#x20AC;&#x2122;01, Joe Snyder, Kristi Cardwell, and Susan Wiles led the students. Many thanks to the Fine Arts Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corps of volunteers for their support, from costume fittings to pre-show meals to ushering. SUMMER 2015

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APPRECIATING UPSTANDERS: AN INTEGRATED STUDY

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I think it starts with a smile and saying ‘hi,’ or maybe a high-five in the hallways because that can boost somebody’s self-esteem and change how they treat other people. If you can make a movement to help others feel special and included then I think that’s the biggest step you can do to make sure things like the Holocaust don’t happen. – Brett Landin ’19 In January, Meg Fahrenbrook ’01 and Jill Remaud collaborated to create an integrated English and history unit focused on the Holocaust and Civil Rights movement that also included an in-depth analysis of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. “We wanted the collaboration of what the students read in English and discussed in history to broaden their overall experience,” Remaud explained. “They learned how centuries of hatred led to the Holocaust, while How to Kill a Mockingbird and the film Selma showed them how faulty codes existed in recent history.” “Before reading the memoir Night by Elie Wiesel, students learned about the roots of antiSemitism in Europe by studying the Crusades and the short- and long-term impact that time period had on Europe,” Fahrenbrook added. The lesson culminated with each student submitting a personal reflection piece. For the assignment, each student researched an “upstander” – a person or organization that they believed stood up to the atrocities of the Civil Rights movement or Holocaust, like Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. The idea to study an upstander emerged from the Class of 2020’s motto, “Looking Beyond Ourselves,” a quote included in that grade’s manifesto

that was drafted during a visit to Wolf Run. Students were given the freedom to submit an artistic piece, such as a painting, sketch, or sculpture; a creative writing piece, including a song or poem; or a video production. Students spent a week climbing into the skin of an “upstander” to better understand the level of courage these leaders possessed. Those that chose to take a more artistic route had to include a paragraph explaining how their piece represented their upstander’s legacy. “I chose Medgar Evers, who helped desegregate Ole Miss, because without him schools might still be segregated today,” Auden Rudelson ’19 said. “When I think how hard it was for a black person to get into school back then, I am disappointed that people wouldn’t accept one another just because of race. The quote that Atticus Finch says about never really understanding a person until you climb into his skin is, I think, a really great quote that we can all use every day.” Michael Colpack ’19 chose to study the country of Denmark rather than focus on a person because “I think it’s always really cool when a group of people can unite for a greater good,” Colpack said. “Not only did the country of Denmark form a united front against Hitler’s Nazi Germany, the country also sent more than 12,000 Jews to Sweden for asylum.” Each submission was entered into a contest and presented to a panel of judges who critiqued the works on creativity, factual content, and the overall emotional impact of the upstander’s legacy. Fahrenbrook explained that she and Remaud wanted to include a judging component to the assignment because “an integral part of inquiry and project-based learning involves experts critiquing students’ work. The contest makes it more of a ‘real world’ experience.” Results of the contest aside, all of the students grew and honed their voices “I think we’re actually more powerful than we think because there are a lot of us, and we’re going to be the adults one day,” Grace Boyd ’19 explained. “It is important for us to know what we believe in and stand up for it. We don’t need to start a fight, but rather care about solving problems without violence.”

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PASS IT ON

2015

ACTS OF LOVE AND KINDNESS:

With excerpts from Peter K. Lutken’s homily

May is a month filled with celebration and tradition, none more treasured than the annual Pass It On ceremony where the graduating seniors pass the light of ESD along to rising freshmen. The candles stand for good things that we want to pass on to others. All of us want to pass something on. It’s natural, especially in a family, and here at ESD, we are a family. An event that started as a small, private ceremony in the basement of The Saint Michael and All Angels Church in 1978 has evolved into the School’s oldest tradition. Every year, the graduating class has the privilege to name the homilist. This year, the Class of 2015 turned to Peter Lutken. Lutken passed along his wisdom through important lessons he learned in childhood: The first lesson is about passing on the wrong thing! When I was three or four, my dad and grandfather had been out fishing and came back with a string of catfish. That night, we had some good fried fish, but most of the fish ended up in the freezer where they stayed much longer than they should have. My mom and dad must have had some discussion about how to get rid of those old fish because later that night we had some friends over for catfish. Sitting around the table, I said, ‘I’m so glad you all came over! We’ve been wondering how we were going to get rid of all these fish!’ It wasn’t what my parents wanted to hear, but it teaches an important lesson: little guys remember things you might not expect. Watch out – it’s easy to pass on something you don’t want or mean to. So how do you pass on the good things? I was 12 years old in 1961. My grandfather took me fly-fishing in the Louisiana bayous with a friend. After a great time fishing, my grandfather, who was tired and not feeling well, started driving us back to Alexandria, Louisiana, when BOOM – we had a blowout. The way I remember it, things got tense in a hurry … we had no cell phone or AAA to call for help. My grandfather started changing the tire, but began to feel faint and stumble around. At my grandmother’s insistence, my grandfather stopped what he was doing and looked at my friend and me. He admitted that he was not able to change the tire; but he could talk us through it. At 12-years old, I had never changed a tire, but

after a slow start, we were able to work together to get a new tire safely installed on the car while my grandmother tended to my grandfather. It was hard, but my grandfather was patient and a good teacher. So what did my grandfather pass on to me? Fly-fishing and changing a tire were part of it. What he really passed on was a sense of family, love, and loyalty – the idea that we stick together in our family. We listen to each other, work together, and back each other up. He never really said it; he just did it by taking care of us. It has always been a tradition at ESD to act like a family; to pass on love and loyalty from older to younger, to take care of each other right here at school, and that’s what this ceremony is about. Like my grandfather, we do it in the way we act and in the little things we do every day in the classrooms and in the halls, in the Study Commons, at Wolf Run, after school, at a play or a game … While the choir graced the audience with a rendition of “Pass It On,” members of the graduating and rising ninth-grade classes merged two lines into one as candles were lit. In the end, the Competition Gymnasium glowed as the Classes of 2015 and 2019 surrounded the audience from the track. When these seniors light your candle in a minute, think for a second about what they stand for … little acts of love and kindness that we hope we all pass on to the next generation of our family. You are being entrusted with that job, kind of like I was with that flat tire, so get ready to light a few candles for our school family yourselves, After all, that is what Pass It On is all about at ESD. All for one, and one for all.

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Abigail Rivera Trinity University Cross Country

Brock Anglin Columbia University Football

Sam Romano Syracuse University Lacrosse

Liam Herrick Syracuse University Crew

COLLEGIATE ATHLETES

Josh Clardy Rhodes College Soccer

This year, 15 graduating seniors have committed to playing their sport of choice at the collegiate level. The class has football, lacrosse, and soccer champions, a sprinter, a pitcher, a point guard, and rowers, among others. In addition to their success on the court, field, and water, these students excel in a rigorous academic environment and also donate their time and energy to the greater Dallas community.

Madison Pyle Southern Methodist University Track and Field

Gab Goncalves Amherst College Lacrosse

Karina Boyea University of Southern California Soccer

Briana Sessa Baylor University Equestrian

Matthew Kelley Navarro College Baseball

Gordon Gehan Boston College Basketball

Thomas Fitts University of Southern California Football (Spring 2016)

Winston Guillory Vanderbilt University Football

Grant Troutt University of California, Santa Barbara Basketball Kendall DeSantis Cornell University Crew

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A HUGE HOLLYWOOD THANK YOU

to everyone who braved the cold and attended this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ESDPA Auction and Show! Thank you to Kit Sawers, Paula Miltenberger, and the many parent volunteers and performers for their time and effort. Between the hilarious show, organized by Holly Hands and Wendy King and starring dozens of friends, and the incredible live auction with Master of Ceremonies David Feherty, everyone in attendance had a tremendous time. The paddle raises and drawing of the Park Place Mercedes raffle winner added to the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excitement. Through your generosity of time and talent this year, the ESDPA was able to gift the School $650,000 to be used in support of learning and teaching innovation, faculty excellence, and the ESD Tomorrow Strategic Plan.

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DEAR ESD PARENTS AND FRIENDS, What an amazing year we have had at ESD! It has been an absolute honor to serve as president of the Parents’ Association during ESD’s 40th academic year. My children have been at the school for 16 years, and I never cease to be inspired and impressed by the volunteerism displayed by ESD parents – this year was no exception. In great contrast to my last letter, which started off during the boiling hot days of summer planning and Friday Night Fiesta celebration in 100 degree weather … I’d like to report on our annual all-school celebration that occurred in late February. The multi-talented Kit Sawers (auction chair) carefully planned every last detail of our fabulous Hooray for Hollywood event held at the Granada Theater, including a miraculous halt to freezing temperatures and a week of snow days! This red carpet evening will go down in ESD records as being one of the most celebrated nights ever. David Feherty (ESD dad) kept the crowd entertained as our Master of Ceremonies. The live auction, under the leadership and tireless efforts of Paula Miltenberger, was record setting. Suzy Calvert skillfully chaired the Mercedes car raffle (donated by Park Place Motors). The parent show, led by Wendy King and Holly Hands was hilarious. Who knew we had so many talented Hollywood stars in our own ESD parent community! Many thanks to the entire auction committee and cast that worked throughout the year to make this a night to remember. In addition to the auction, parents and students had the chance to participate in special opportunities throughout the year with “Buy it Now” events. Outings such as the annual Father-Daughter Dance, an “almost sleepover” at the Lower School, and even a kickball match against the coaches were all coordinated by Debbie Wilson. Countless hosts, hostesses, donors, and event coordinators were called on to help out with these fun activities and parties. Thank you to all involved with Buy it Now! At the close of the school year, we honored our senior parents with a beautiful Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show chaired by Becky Mills ’82 and Laura Boeckman. “Transforming as We Grow” was the theme. This special ESD tradition was highlighted with a fashion show presented by Stanley Korshak with our very own ESD senior students walking the runway. I’d love to thank volunteers behind the scenes. Lauren Cheetham has spent the last several years managing and monitoring our volunteer system that allows families to participate. Denise Beutel, Mary-Elizabeth Carrell ’86, and Stephanie Logan ’87 managed a large contention of bakers and buyers each month for teacher appreciation. Michelle Mann coordinated a legion of Eagle’s Nest workers. Ross Helbing expertly led a dedicated group of Booster Club volunteers, whose work was mostly performed after hours on weeknights and weekends. Byron Neuhoff was the fearless chairman of the Dads’ Partnership. Katie McBrayer provided our parents

with educational topics in her Speaker Series. Kim Sumrow and Angela Roberson continued to bring new awareness to Diversity Outreach. Lillian Hessel launched Fine Arts Network. Tiffany Raines thoughtfully recruited greeters and host families from ALL grades to help welcome new families in the spring. Cheers to workers in the wings! •T o all the shift workers in carnival, cafeteria, concession stand, altar

guild, and Eagle’s Nest •T o all the bakers, cleaners, and menders in teacher appreciation,

resale, and lost and found •T o all the interviewers and employers in ESD WORX •T o all the planners – Division Coordinators, Parent Reps, Social Reps,

Prom Moms, and Rally Day Moms •T o all the treasurers – PA, Carnival, and Auction

THANK YOU! I would be remiss to not mention the incredible support the PA receives from our PA Coordinator, MaryBeth Weinberger. She continually shared her wealth of ESD PA history and knowledge with our volunteers. Day or night, weekday or weekend, 100 degree days to snow days – MaryBeth was there to keep us on track. Speaking of dedicated workers – PA owes HUGE thanks to the ESD Facilities Department. Not a single event could have taken place without the dedicated efforts of our facilities guys and gals. Ever present, always with a smile, and always until last rally day table was disassembled and the last trace of confetti eggs removed! Due to the outstanding efforts of our entire ESD community, as well as the extraordinary leadership of our auction, carnival, bingo, and resale chairs, the Parents’ Association presented a check to the school for a record-setting $650,000. The funds directly benefit the ESD Tomorrow goals by providing support for Learning Innovations Grants, 21st Century Technology Tools, Strength in Faculty Development, Excellence in Learning and Teaching, and Operational Support. Next year will bring new excitement. I am thrilled to turn over the PA Presidents’ bell to Suzanne Lipscomb, mother of Will ’14, Lisa ’17, and Maggie ’19. Suzanne has volunteered in almost every position that ESD offers, including several years as treasurer. There is no doubt that the PA will be well served under her calm and committed leadership. In closing, I’d like to say that I am thankful Father Swann started ESD 40 years ago. I am thankful for Meredyth Cole’s continued leadership. I am thankful for the strength, the spirit, and the heart of our ESD teachers. I am thankful for the countless volunteers. I am forever grateful to be a part of the ESD community. It is a special place. With a thankful heart,

Sally Dutter Parents’ Association President, 2014-15

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SPEAKER SERIES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 • 7:00 P.M. • BRAY PERFORMANCE HALL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29 • 7:00 P.M. • BRAY PERFORMANCE HALL

Julie Lythcott-Haims (“Dean Julie”)

Dr. Robert Brooks

In How to Raise an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on research, on conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers, and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean to highlight the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large. While empathizing with the parental hopes and, especially, fears that lead to overhelping, Lythcott-Haims offers practical alternative strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resourcefulness and inner determination necessary for success. Relevant to parents of toddlers, teens, and beyond, this book is a rallying cry for those who wish to ensure that the next generation can take charge of their own lives with competence and confidence. Julie Lythcott-Haims served as Dean of Freshmen and Undergraduate Advising for more than a decade at Stanford University, where she received the Dinkelspiel Award for her contributions to the undergraduate experience. A mother of two teenagers, she has spoken and written widely on the phenomenon of helicopter parenting, and her work has appeared on TEDx talks and in Forbes and the Chicago Tribune. She is pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at California College of the Arts in San Francisco.

Dr. Robert Brooks has lectured nationally and internationally on topics pertaining to motivation, resilience, family, relationships, the qualities of effective leaders and executives, and balancing our personal and professional lives. He is the co-author of 16 books including, Raising Resilient Children, Fostering Strength, Hope and Optimism in Your Children, which draw on his considerable experience working with children and families and details how parents should and can instill resilience in their children. Dr. Brooks received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Clark University, is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, and has served as Director of Development of Psychology at McLean Hospital. He completed a videotape and educational guide for PBS titled, “Look What You’ve Done! Stories of Hope and Resilience.” In addition, Dr. Brooks has served as a consultant to Sesame Street Parents Magazine. Dr. Brooks has received many awards for distinguished leadership and service, including the Outstanding Educator Award for Mental Health Education from the New England Educational Institute, Special Recognition and Media Award from the Massachusetts Psychological Association, and the Distinguished Leadership Award from Learning Disabilities Worldwide.

Author of How to Raise an Adult and former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford University

The ESD Parents’ Association is excited to announce this year’s fifth annual Speaker Series lineup. The entire ESD community is encouraged to attend both events. There will be a book signing with each author following the presentations.

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Psychologist and author of Raising Resilient Children

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PARTNERSHIP CONTINUES:

ESD COMPLETES SECOND HOME FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, The Episcopal School of Dallas sponsored a house as part of its continued partnership with Habitat for Humanity. After months of planning, construction started in January and continued over four months. Members from all corners of the ESD community came out to help complete the home for the Woldemariam and Tekle family. The home was dedicated to the family of three in a special ceremony held on Saturday, April 11. Several members of the ESD community were in attendance, including faculty and staff, students, alumni, and parents. At the ceremony, officiated by ESD’s Senior Chaplain, The Reverend Amy Heller, several gifts were presented to the family, including a toolkit, a Bible, and a set of house keys. A loaf of bread and bottle of wine were also given to the family to symbolize the “many happy meals to be shared together in the home,” and “to celebrate the joy in [their] lives.” Lower, Middle, and Upper School students not old enough to assist in the building process still found ways to get involved. Scout troops collected supplies for and distributed snack packs to volunteers during the Saturday shifts; other groups set up water stations and lemonade stands to ensure everyone stayed hydrated. Divisions also collected household items and cleaning supplies for the family. Construction groups included the ESD Booster Club, Dads’ Partnership, ESD Board of Directors, Alumni Association, Parents’ Association, Young Men’s Service League, the Class of 2015, and Upper School faculty and staff. Students and the rest of the community were also encouraged to spend their free Saturdays trussing, decking,

roofing, and siding the home. The final weekends were spent painting the exterior and planting flowers in the front yard to prepare the house for the dedication. “Working on the house is an especially rewarding experience because you get to see the immediate results and work alongside other members of the ESD community,” Laura Gomez, ESD’s Habitat for Humanity coordinator, said. “We are so thankful to all the families and organizations who helped sponsor and build the home. It is really a special way to bring together different community groups and organizations.” A few weeks after the house was dedicated, members of the Upper School Student Council presented a $4,000 check to the Woldemariam and Tekle family in a special chapel service at ESD. The money will go toward the son’s college fund. Money for the gift was raised through a variety of activities, including Homecoming T-shirt sales, Snack Shack purchases, and Candy Grams. Service to Others is one of ESD’s Founding Tenets and has led to several local, national, and international partnerships with charitable organizations. The School’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity started nearly 10 years ago when Middle School students built flower boxes at Wolf Run. Primer students then gathered in the Quarry and filled the hand-made boxes with colorful flowers to present to new Habitat for Humanity homeowners. That tradition continues today in conjunction with the build.

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Some Things Just Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Be Measured in Dollars and Cents...

candles lit for Pass It On

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chapel services held each year

annual adventures experienced at Wolf Run Outdoor Education Center

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acceptances to 133 colleges and universities earned by the 104-member Class of 2015

Middle and Upper School students performed in The Wizard of Oz

Thank you

for your support of the 2014-15 ESD Annual Fund. Igniting lives of purpose â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one student at a time.

ROCKING THE CATWALK

Dressed in the latest spring fashions, 45 students from the Class of 2015 hit the catwalk at sixty-five hundred for the annual ESDPA Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show. Stanley Korshak donated the fabulous clothes. Helen Brock Callan ’07 and Leigh Brock Friend ’03 helped style the students before their big debut. Senior moms lined the runway and snapped photos as music filled the air to complement the celebration. This year’s show honored ESD’s 40 years of excellence and the remarkable volunteer efforts of the parent volunteers and senior moms. Thank you to all who make ESD such an extraordinary place.

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Proclaiming Our Episcopal Identity We are faith-based at the foundation of our school. We are faith-informed in how we guide, teach, mentor, and serve our students. Each Easter, Beginners carry handmade crosses high in the air as students, parents, and teachers in the pews sing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lift High the Cross.â&#x20AC;? The tradition dates back three decades when since-retired Beginner teacher Nancy Bloede crafted a fun and colorful way for her students to celebrate the joy of the season.

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FACULTY NEWS Meredyth Cole has been appointed to the National Association of Episcopal Schools Governing Board and will serve on the Southwest Preparatory Conference’s Governance Committee.

to understand a child’s behavior in relation to typical growth patterns.

City, Utah. Jerone Mitchell read for AP Computer Science. (photo d)

Summer Institute at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Second-grade teacher Rachel Bingham and her husband, Chris, welcomed their second son, Maxwell James, on May 22.

Dr. Donna Hull and Libby Conder attended the six-day Gardner Carney Leadership Institute at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs to learn how to develop leadership competencies of their students.

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Faye Williams, who teaches Upper School Chinese, attended the Chinese Language Education Forum in San Francisco. She also attended a teacher training conference at UTD’s Confucius Institute.

Tim Couch, Middle School religion teacher, was a “spotlight teller” at the Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling Festival in Bethany, Oklahoma this summer. In 2014, he was the “featured storyteller” at the Texas Storytelling Festival in Denton. (photo f, by Paul Porter)

Middle School teacher and field hockey coach Katie Grunst married Jason Vining on May 30 at Oak Knoll Ranch in Springtown, Texas. The couple went on their honeymoon in Belize. (photo a) Mary Hansell, Director of Technology; and Middle School teachers Marissa Infante, Ellen Neill, and Cassie Nutter attended the National Schoology Conference in Chicago in July. Bonnie Tollefson, the Lower School Librarian, was “Mother of the Bride” at her daughter’s wedding on March 28 in New Orleans when Margaret Tollefson ’05 married Ryan Guerrero. (photo b) Lower School teachers Julie Butterworth, Melissa Campbell, Cara Holmes, and Sarah Mathews attended a three-day Gesell Development Observation-Revised Workshop at The Lamplighter School. The program is an assessment tool that helps educators 40

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Primer teacher, Allison Hogan, and Martha Bowden, the Lower School Computer science teacher, presented at two conferences this summer about project-based learning and how reading and coding go hand-in-hand. The pair’s first presentation, titled “Dive Deep with Project-Based Learning in K-2” was at the Tots and Technology Summer Conference in Galveston; the second session, called “Reading and Coding: How Learning to Read and Learning to Code Go Hand-in-Hand” was at the International Literacy Association event in St. Louis. Susan Wiles, the Middle School choir teacher, attended the Choral Conducting/Mindfulness Conference about “Conducting Young Choirs in the World Today” at Maynooth University in Ireland in July. Upper School math teacher Mike Beidel spent part of July at a oneweek AP Calculus conference at SMU. Upper School history teachers Mark Oglesby and Marc Salz were AP readers and graders for eight days at the AP Reading in Salt Lake

Second-grade teacher Rhonda Bier and Middle School Spanish teacher Chancey Canon attended the “Thinking Workshop” at Stanford University’s Institute of Design in July. Jamie Mitcham presented about corporate branding persona on social media at the annual Finalsite University Conference in Hartford, Connecticut in June. Nicole Jacobsen graduated with her Master of Liberal Studies degree from SMU in May. Her degree concentrations were Communications, Media, and Technology and Human Rights and Social Justice. Her thesis is about the power social media can have on increasing organ donations in the U.S. (photo e) Mary Hernandez, ESD’s Director of Finance, has been accepted into Baylor University’s Executive MBA Program in Dallas. The 21-month program is held on The Cooper Aerobics Center Campus. This summer, Eleanor Arnold attended the AP European History

Darla Hodge, Paul Meredith, Mark Mrozek, and Jill Simpson attended the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference in Boston. The event is the world’s largest annual meeting for math educators. Allison Hogan had her ideas published for the toolkit on International Literacy Day with the International Literacy Association. (photo g)

Lower School P.E. teacher, Kris Brockhagen, was invited to attend the Society of Health and Physical Educators of America’s annual conference in Seattle in March to present a check for more than $87 million to the American Heart Association. The money was donated by SHAPE America and the 50 state affiliates. Funds were raised by children across the country participating in the annual Jump Rope for Heart event. (photo h) Vikki Martin, who founded the non-profit Ferguson Road Initiative in 1998, was named a recipient of the Dallas Historical Society’s

Community Volunteer Leadership Award for 2015. The grassroots program is currently leading efforts to complete a feasibility study and master plan for a White Rock Hills recreation center.

Upper School Spanish teachers Marta Milian and Marcela Garcini attended the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese conference in Denver, Colorado in July.

The National Soccer Coaches Association of America named Mark Gardner “Texas High School State Coach of the Year” in the Private/Parochial school category.

This summer, Charlotte Chambliss taught two week-long AP Summer Institutes for AP Teachers - one at TCU and one at Rice and presented at the AP Annual Convention on Vertical Teams in Studio Art.

ON MARCH 26, The Episcopal School of Dallas hosted the Episcopal Relief and Development’s 75th Anniversary Photo Exhibition and Reception on the Merrell Road Campus. The theme of the event “Healing a Hurting World” featured photographs from around the world of the agency’s humanitarian work in the fight against hunger, poverty, and disease. Visitors of the exhibit were encouraged to download the non-profits app that featured the voices of the exhibit’s curator, the organization’s president, and other friends and supporters of Episcopal Relief and Development.

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With Honor and Our Appreciation for Their Remarkable Service,

Six Retire At the closing service for faculty and staff on May 29, we honored the six treasured members of the ESD faculty and staff who collectively dedicated more than 140 years to our community. With gratitude and admiration, we say goodbye to seeing them on a daily basis and welcome them into the Keystone Society. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of many.

Leslie Beatty

joined the ESD community in 2000 as the Middle School Librarian. She was the Director of Accreditation during ESDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent review by ISAS, a member of the Library Information Services Learning Team, and a fifth-grade advisor. 42

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Mary Bickley

arrived at the Lower School in 1993 and spent most of her career teaching first and second grade. She has served on the Lower School admission decision committees for many years, and was a member of the Library and Media Literacy Learning Team. Mary designed the Elizabeth Anne Worsham Visiting Author invitation in honor of her former student.

Robbie Cook

came to ESD in 1981 as the Administrative Assistant to the Head of Middle School. She was a member of the ABC team, a chaperone on the Washington D.C. trip, and member of the Ad Hoc Committee for Faculty Recognition and Awards.

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Marianne Harmuth

has been an integral part of the Lower School community for 15 years. She was instrumental to the school, including greeting parents in the office, sitting with the Beginner students in Chapel, and helping organize afternoon carpool.

Michael Harmuth

has served as the Lower School Chaplain since joining the ESD community in 1998. In his 17 years of service, he has become a welcoming face during morning carpool. He also created the beloved â&#x20AC;&#x153;Virtue of the Monthâ&#x20AC;? tradition.

Nancy Holder

started teaching at The Saint Michael School in 1977 as a second- and first-grade teacher and Pre-Elementary Coordinator. Holder left ESD to serve as chairman of the Religious Curriculum Committee for the National Association of Episcopal Schools and returned to the classroom at ESD in 1996 to teach second grade. She was also a member of the Episcopal Identity Learning Team.

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SERVICE AWARDS Congratulations to the following faculty and staff for achieving milestones of longevity in their service to ESD. 5 YEARS

10 YEARS

20 YEARS

Alison Boyd Dusty Davidson Matthew Fuller Allison Hogan Bonnie McCown Elizabeth Peterson Cindy Phillips Becky Roberts Bryan Stuart Clayton Shears Meghan Derksen

Carol Bergman Barbara Brault Michael Puckett Meg Fahrenbrook ’01 Manuel R. Soto Jenny Winton ’82

Greg Crook Dawn Eatherly Christi Morrow Manuel P. Soto Tina Warren Jennifer Washington Susan Weil

15 YEARS Leslie Beatty Martha Bowden Marianne Harmuth Francisca Miranda Gabrielle Griffin Carla Robnett

(pictured above)

25 YEARS Doneta Weatherly

ROYALL CROSS The Royall Cross is presented on behalf of the Alumni Association to retiring faculty and staff who have served the ESD community for 20 or more years. Mary Bickley Robbie Cook Nancy Holder

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Exploring Our Environment In early May, the first-grade students spent the day exploring the Quarry on the Merrell Road Campus and investigating the different specimens living in and around the water. After the students caught their sample in small nets at the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge, they joined Laura Talbot in the courtyard to view their slides under a microscope and identify the different fauna and flora they retrieved.

Arts

at the heart The Fine Arts program gives students of all ages and abilities the opportunity to showcase their work for community members and the greater Dallas area. The Episcopal School of Dallas offers a wide array of performancebased arts, such as musical, improvisational, and dramatic theater, forensics, and instrumental and vocal music. Visual arts opportunities abound, too, like painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, metal and woodwork, photography, and film. Led by faculty who are gifted artists as well, the goals of ESDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Arts department are to instill students with the confidence to express themselves artistically, develop a foundation for imaginative problem-solving and expression, and foster cultural literacy and appreciation.

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ACCEPTS MORE THAN 55 PERCENT OF THE CLASS OF 2016 More than 55 percent of the Class of 2016 from The Episcopal School of Dallas was inducted in the National Honor Society during a special Chapel service on Wednesday, April 8. To qualify for the honor, students must demonstrate excellence in character, leadership, scholarship, and service to others. These students must also have been enrolled in classes at ESD for at least one semester and maintain a cumulative GPA of 6.0 on an 8.0 scale. This year, ESD’s National Honor Society chapter raised more than $1,000 through two bake sales, a new record for the organization. The group also recruited more than 90 students, teachers and parents to be screened as potential donors for the annual Carter Blood Drive. Members of ESD’s chapter also help build the Habitat for Humanity home, tutor Middle School students, and raise money to donate to the St. Philip’s Christmas Toy Drive. Connie Lee, 2014-15 president of NHS, says that while she’s proud of her class for all the records they set, she expects even better results from the incoming seniors. “Each of you have earned a spot to be in

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the society, but what you do next year as members will be what makes the difference so that the blue stole you wear at graduation means even more.” Those inducted into the School’s NHS chapter this year include: Areeb Afridi Haley Allen Meika Bass Matthew Baum Caroline Beutel Caroline Blaylock Alexis Bray Hattie Browning Megan Casey Jack Colonnetta Cullen Corr Natalie Crutcher Matthew Dross Janie Dutter Morgan Eller Raymond Fernandez Jackson Fitzgerald Hunter Franks Gabby Guillory Josiah Hamid-Khani Meredith Hessel

Rankin Hobbs Abigail Holman Johari Jenkins Olivia Jennings Mackenzie Kelly David Kerrigan Jack Kieffaber Anna Konradi Grant Krumholz Amanda Kung Parker Levy Zoe Long Evan Marshall Annabel McGill Blake Morrison Charles Munson Tilley Neuhoff Michael Patterson Henry Rathjen Pedro Rivera Chloe Roberson

Kate Robinson Cristian Savoldelli Trey Scardino Bennett Sessa Mikhail Seymour Charlie Sikes Gaetano Sinacola Margaret Siu Graham Smith Madeline Smith Julius Stener Will Stroud Sarah Stukalin Layton Sussman Kohl Swift Kyle Vanesko Whitney Webb Claire Wirtz Rebecca Worsham

BELL FAMILY ESTABLISHES NEW AWARD In 2014-2015, Betty Jo and David Bell established an annual award honoring Suzette Carona. Mrs. Carona taught at ESD for 26 years and created the film curriculum and film studies program for our school. The film program was established in memory of Zachary Bell, ESD Class of 1996. Zachary was a second year film student at the University of Southern California and was employed at Miramax Films when he died of Cystic Fibrosis in 1999. The Suzette Carona Film Studies award will be given annually to a junior or senior that exemplifies Mrs. Carona and Zacharyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love and dedication to the art of film making. The inaugural award was given to Alexander Eggers â&#x20AC;&#x2122;15.

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In Honor and With Thanks We are pleased to share the names of individuals who have been honored by family and friends through a gift to The Episcopal School of Dallas. Tribute gifts are a thoughtful way to recognize someone important in your life. When a tribute gift is received, a card is sent to the person or family in whose honor the contribution was made, informing them of your generous and thoughtful donation. The amount of the gift is not shared, only your name as the donor. If you would like additional information about tribute gifts, please contact Carol Bergman, Stewardship Manager, Office of Development and Alumni Relations at 214-353-5876 or bergmanc@esdallas.org.

In Memory Adoracion Nieto Aguayo Ms. Rebecca Royall Bob Arata Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Butterworth The Reverend Canon & Mrs. Michael Harmuth Mr. & Mrs. Cory Morrow Mr. & Mrs. John Tollefson James Bayne Ms. Carolyn Ferguson Reed Helen Beidel The Episcopal School of Dallas Math Department Zachary Benjamin Bell ’97 Ms. Shannon K. Schaul Mr. & Mrs. Stephane Silverman Brad Boyd Ms. J. Megan Boyd Donna Scott Brown Ms. Carolyn Ferguson Reed Charles Vance Campbell, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. James W. McElwain III Charles Leonard Carneal Ms. Carolyn Ferguson Reed Marie Therese Cooke Mr. & Mrs. John Dunne Henry Jackson Crook Mr. & Mrs. J. Gregory Crook Brian Davis ’95 Mr. & Mrs. Gregory J. Sproat Elizabeth Ann Eikenberg Ms. Carolyn Ferguson Reed Irene Sipple Frazier Ms. Carolyn Ferguson Reed Kathryn Swindell French Ms. Carolyn Ferguson Reed Margaret Beck Grinnan Mrs. Henry C. Beck, Jr. Mrs. Neall Grinnan Rose

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“Noel” Harmuth Miss Ryan W. McManemin Mr. & Mrs. William Casey McManemin McManemin Family Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas Dr. Justin Koch Ms. Carolyn Ferguson Reed Evelyn Lund Mr. & Mrs. Jay D. Allen, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Bogard Dr. Cara and Mr. Eric Holmes Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Todd Barrett Stokely McBrayer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Jon Ludwig Mosle, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Allison Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Bass Mr. & Mrs. Don A. Buchholz Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Buchholz Mrs. John S. Cargile Mr. Robert J. Cruikshank Mr. & Mrs. Darrell M. Lafitte Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Luce III Mr. & Mrs. Tom F. Marsh Mr. & Mrs. William Casey McManemin McManemin Family Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas Mr. & Mrs. David M. Munson, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. H. Ross Perot Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Pierce, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Maurice E. Purnell, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Rust E. Reid Mr. & Mrs. Tony Roosevelt Mrs. James M. Spellings, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Pat Y. Spillman St. Philip’s Academy The Reverend Canon & Mrs. Stephen B. Swann Mr. Ian N. Trumpower Mr. & Mrs. Dewitt Waltmon Mr. Harry C. Webb, Jr. Mrs. William R. Wiggins Mr. & Mrs. John D. Williamson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Wilson Gary Austin Nady Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Butterworth The Reverend Canon & Mrs. Michael Harmuth Mr. & Mrs. John Tollefson

Carol Biskamp Pickens Mr. William C. Pickens, Jr. Samuel Adam Prinz ’99 Ms. Nicole L. Evans Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Farrar Mr. & Mrs. James L. Lozier, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Reed B. Meyer Mrs. Harold E. Prinz Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Watson Benjamin H. Read Dr. and Mrs. James Bowden Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Butterworth The Reverend Canon & Mrs. Michael Harmuth John A. Reed, Jr. Ms. Carolyn Ferguson Reed Mary Jane Joy Manning Scott Mr. & Mrs. David D. Carothers Michael Reagan Shanley, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Donald K. Baker Mr. & Mrs. Steven P. Eggers Ms. Beverly Hand Mr. & Mrs. Brian Homza Mr. & Mrs. David M. Hundley Mr. & Mrs. Rob King Mr. Benjamin F. Mulford Mr. & Mrs. George D. Nelson, Jr. Noel Foundation Inc Mrs. Vicki C. Patterson Ms. Nancy Perot & Mr. Rod C. Jones Mr. & Mrs. Van Sheets Sheets Family Fund of The Dallas Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Smith Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Smith Mr. & Mrs. John Tollefson “Bailey” Sherer Ms. Carolyn Ferguson Reed Wanda L. Thomas The Reverend Canon & Mrs. Michael Harmuth Mr. & Mrs. John Tollefson Ed Toland Mr. William A. Mackintosh Lonnie Whitt The Reverend Canon & Mrs. Michael Harmuth

Dax David Wolfe ’98 Ms. Nicole L. Evans Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Farrar Mr. & Mrs. James L. Lozier, Jr. Elizabeth Anne Worsham Mrs. Ann Royall Maffitt Fletcher L. Yarbrough Mr. & Mrs. Keith Adamek Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Atwell Mr. Barry Barnett Mr. & Mrs. David J. Beck Mr. & Mrs. John R. Castle, Jr. John and Dorothy Castle Advised Fund of The Dallas Foundation Donatic Mr. & Mrs. John H. Hall Dr. & Mrs. Michael R. Lewis, Jr. Ms. Betty H. McCoy Mr. Roy W. Moore Ms. Helen C. Neary Mr. & Mrs. David R. Noteware Mrs. Caren Prothro Mr. & Mrs. George T. Reynolds Ms. Rebecca Royall Mr. & Mrs. Tony Scalise Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Schulze, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George E. Seay, Jr. Mr. Homer L. Stewart Susan L and Anthony Atwell Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Swanson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John D. Williamson, Jr.

In Honor Marci Adams Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Troy Aikman Mr. & Mrs. Randal Johnson Monica Awbrey Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Kara Woodruff Axley Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Butterworth Cooper S. Ayres ’28 Mr. & Mrs. Chad Wabrek Wyatt W. Ayres ’25 Mr. & Mrs. Chad Wabrek

Mary S. Bickley Mr. & Mrs. Yoichi Aoki Dr. & Mrs. James Bowden Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Butterworth Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Mr. & Mrs. S. Richard McSwain Mr. & Mrs. Paul B. Underkofler, Jr. Rhonda Bier E. Paul & Helen Buck Waggoner Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Gene Willingham Laura B. Boeckman Mrs. Duncan Boeckman Martha Bowden Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan Kristine M. Brockhagen Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan Gerald Brown Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Butterworth Rebecca Bryan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan Carolina Cadena Dr. & Mrs. James Bowden Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan

Patrick Duffner ’18 Mr. & Mrs. Jason A. Duffner Lowell C. Duncan Dr. Denise & Mr. Bradley W. Beutel Nancy S. Duncan Dr. Denise & Mr. Bradley W. Beutel Edward Q. Eason Dr. & Mrs. Jon E. Tyson The Jon and Blanche Tyson Family Fund at Schwab Charitable Fund Garrison M. Elliott ’23 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Connie Elms Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Peron Mr. Reed R. Peron The Episcopal School of Dallas Primer Students 14-15 Mr. & Mrs. Brad Hogan The Episcopal School of Dallas Admissions Office The Lamplighter School Marley S. Frazier ’22 Mr. & Mrs. Chad Wabrek Micah W. Frazier ’26 Mr. & Mrs. Chad Wabrek

John Cahoon ’23 Dr. & Mrs. Reid B. Prichett

Austin Goodiel ’25 Mr. & Mrs. John Kimberlin

Sands S. Chipman ’23 Mr. & Mrs. Sands S. Chipman

Sydney Goodiel ’20 Mr. & Mrs. John Kimberlin

Adrian Demian Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan

Mason W. Gosslee ’19 Mr. & Mrs. Steve Sarwin

Meredith Dolan Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan Ella Duffner ’22 Mr. & Mrs. Jason A. Duffner Max Duffner ’20 Mr. & Mrs. Jason A. Duffner

Mira M. Gosslee ’23 Mr. & Mrs. Steve Sarwin Will Grogan ’24 Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Madison Guy ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Chad Wabrek

Valeria Guzik Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan Marianne Harmuth Mr. & Mrs. Jay Altizer Mr. Jeffrey M. Axley ’94 & Mrs. Kara Axley Mr. & Mrs. John F. Beck, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. James Bowden Mr. & Mrs. Lane Britain Ms. Ruth M. Burke Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Butterworth Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Clements Mr. & Mrs. J. Gregory Crook Mr. & Mrs. Allen Custard Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas Daulton Mr. & Mrs. Vance E. Detwiler Mr. & Mrs. George S. Dutter, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Mr. & Mrs. Lance S. Etcheverry Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Hargrave Mr. & Mrs. Marshall A. Hess Dr. Cara & Mr. Eric Holmes Mr. & Mrs. Greg C. Langston Dr. Alexandra & Dr. Matthew A. Lovitt Miss Ryan W. McManemin ’11 Mr. & Mrs. William Casey McManemin McManemin Family Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas Mr. & Mrs. S. Richard McSwain Dr. Paula D. & Mr. Bay W. Miltenberger Mr. & Mrs. John T. Nealon, Jr. Mr. Edward S. Oglesby ’90 & Mrs. Wendy L. Oglesby Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Peron Mr. & Mrs. Corey G. Prestidge Dr. & Mrs. Reid B. Prichett Dr. & Mrs. Michael W. Ragan Ms. Carolyn Ferguson Reed Dr. Kelly A. Robinson & Dr. Michael A. Shiekh Mr. & Mrs. J. Kemp Sawers Dr. & Mrs. Robert R. Scheinberg Mr. & Mrs. Conner Searcy Miss Elizabeth W. Searcy Miss Kathleen B. Searcy Mr. William C. Searcy Mr. & Mrs. William H. Skelton Mr. & Mrs. Gregory M. Sudbury SUMMER 2015

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Dr. Kelly A. Robinson & Dr. Michael A. Shiekh Mr. & Mrs. J. Kemp Sawers Dr. & Mrs. Robert R. Scheinberg Mr. & Mrs. Conner Searcy Miss Elizabeth W. Searcy Miss Kathleen B. Searcy Mr. William C. Searcy Mr. & Mrs. William H. Skelton The Reverend Canon & Mrs. Stephen B. Swann Dr. & Mrs. Robert Thomas Mr. & Mrs. John Tollefson Mr. & Mrs. David L. Tollison Mr. & Mrs. Paul B. Underkofler, Jr. Mr. Henry G. Utay Ms. Sam Utay Mr. & Mrs. Skip Van Der Kar Mr. Neil S. Waterman III ’91 & Mrs. Jennifer Waterman Mr. & Mrs. Sutton W. Wheeler Mr. & Mrs. Joseph I. Worsham II Linda Harris Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Rachel A. Hersh ’15 Dr. Mona Hersh-Cochran Christopher M. Hess ’21 Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Hess Katherine B. Hess ’23 Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Hess Allison Hogan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Nancy G. Holder Mr. & Mrs. Yoichi Aoki Dr. & Mrs. James Bowden Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Butterworth Mr. & Mrs. S. Richard McSwain Mr. & Mrs. John Tollefson Mr. & Mrs. Paul B. Underkofler, Jr. Mary G. Horton ’24 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Horton Mattingly D. Jenkins ’23 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott William H. Knodel Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan

Preston W. Lambeth ’26 Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Beroth Brett E. Landin ’19 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Garrett Reed Landin ’21 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Garrett Tiffany Loftus Mr. & Mrs. Brad Hogan Peter K. Lutken III Anonymous (2) Miss Alexandra L. Aronowitz Dr. & Mrs. Ray F. Aronowitz Mr. Benson R. Barbour ’14 Mr. David A. Barbour Miss Emily D. Barnes ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Barnes Miss Elizabeth Jenkins Bender ’14 Mr. Leonidas L. Blaylock ’14 Miss Berry C. Boeckman ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Dan Boeckman Mr. Carter R. Boisfontaine ’14 Mrs. Celia Boisfontaine Mr. & Mrs. Denis J. Boulle Miss Emma F. Boulle ’14 Miss Meredith T. Bower ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Bower II Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carrozza Mr. Vincent H. Carrozza ’14 Ms. Martha A. Colley Miss Laura Lynn De Loache ’14 Mr. & Mrs. William J. De Loache Miss Kelly T. Eichenholz ’14 Dr. & Mrs. Philip W. Eichenholz The Episcopal School of Dallas Class of 2014 Mr. Jordan T. Frank ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Frank Mr. Alexander J. Gulis ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Mark D. Gulis Mr. Asa T. Heidarian & Dr. Nancy L. Jenkins Mr. William H. Heidarian ’14 Mr. & Mrs. C. Rankin Hobbs Miss Staley Wynne Hobbs ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hodge Miss Dylan A. Huey ’14 Mr. Foster T. Huggins ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Huggins Mr. Daniel A. Hull ’13 Dr. Donna & Mr. Robert A. Hull Mr. Harry L. Hull ’15 Miss Katherine C. Hunsaker ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Sam W. Hunsaker II

Miss Austin A. Jones ’14 Miss Karley N. Kampf ’14 Mr. Benjamin P. Kelly ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Seth T. Kelly Miss Christina J. Kline ’14 Miss Gabrielle E. Laurendine ’14 Mr. John M. Lefferts ’14 Mr. & Mrs. John M. Lefferts Mr. Christopher M. Levonyak ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Levonyak Miss Eleanor K. Light ’14 Dr. Natalie C. & Mr. Jeffrey A. Light Mr. & Mrs. James M. Lipscomb Mr. William G. Lipscomb ’14 Dr. Alexandra & Dr. Matthew A. Lovitt Miss Catherine N. Lovitt ’14 Mr. Grant W. Matzen ’14 Mrs. Linda F. Matzen Dr. Walter Matzen Miss Erin E. McWilliams ’14 Mr. & Mrs. J. Russ McWilliams Mr. Jackson E. Mikeska ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Mike M. Mikeska Miss C. Katherine Miller ’14 Mr. & Mrs. John C. Miller Miss Caroline A. Oden ’14 Mr. & Mrs. M. Blair Oden Miss Elizabeth L. Patrick ’14 Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Puckett III Miss Virginia M. Puckett ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reddell Dr. & Mrs. Gregory A. Redish Mr. Matthew B. Redish ’14 Miss Madison R. Rhone ’14 Mr. Anderson H. Riddick ’14 Dr. Carol & Mr. Frank A. Riddick III Mr. John Winston Haines Riddick ’10 Miss Marguerite M. Rooney ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Rooney Miss Casey A. Rutherford ’14 Mr. & Mrs. John C. Rutherford Miss Baylee B. Safady ’14 Miss Lauren R. Sands ’14 Miss Kelsey A. Schmitt ’14 Miss Sidney K. Sikes ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Stuart B. Sikes Miss Megan E. Sims ’14 Miss Sophie E. Sisson ’14 Mr. Thomas W. Sisson & Ms. Patricia Osbaldiston Mr. Alec W. Smith ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Britt W. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Fredric H. Smith Mr. Wesley H. Smith ’14 Miss Sarah J. Starr ’14 Mr. Eric S. Stern ’14

Mr. & Mrs. Steven C. Stern Miss Celeste C. Turner ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Turner Miss Mary Elise Waller ’14 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew S. Waller Mrs. Jennifer Brooks Winton ’82 & Mr. W. Scott Winton Miss Olivia L. Winton ’14 Vikki J. Martin Ms. Sarah K. Chenault ’99 Barrett S. McBrayer ’23 Mrs. Gloria Walker Molly K. McBrayer ’19 Mrs. Gloria Walker

Zona B. Pidgeon Dr. Leslie & Mr. Steven D. Pidgeon Stephen P. Prinz Mrs. Harold E. Prinz Hollie Read Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott The Rigas Family Mr. Nicholas R. Rigas Becky Roberts Dr. & Mrs. James Bowden Lauren R. Sands ’14 Mrs. Caroline Rose Hunt

Carmen McCracken McMillan Mrs. Amanda McCracken Gay ’90 & Mr. Chris Gay

Patrick B. Sands Mrs. Caroline Rose Hunt

Rachel M. Morrow ’20 Mr. & Mrs. William Shdeed

Peyton B. Sands Mrs. Caroline Rose Hunt

Sarah R. Morrow ’20 Mr. & Mrs. William Shdeed

Ryan F. Sands ’17 Mrs. Caroline Rose Hunt

William Lee Morrow ’25 Mr. & Mrs. William Shdeed

Michael J. Schneider Mrs. Jennifer Hurst Edenfield ’97 & Mr. Bruce Edenfield

Jessica M. Murray Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Cathy Namanny Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan Gracie E. Nealon ’27 Mr. & Mrs. John T. Nealon, Jr. Alan T. Neuhoff ’89 Mr. R. Mark Littlefield ’89 & Mrs. Jennifer Littlefield Jenny Perez Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan Jennifer B. Pickens Mr. & Mrs. Edward H. Cary III Barry E. Pidgeon Dr. Leslie & Mr. Steven D. Pidgeon

Zora Y. Skelton Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan Mr. & Mrs. John Tollefson Wendelen Spence Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan G. Jason Sutherland Dr. & Mrs. Martin Hanisch James Sutherland ’24 Dr. & Mrs. Martin Hanisch Lauren H. Sutherland Dr. & Mrs. Martin Hanisch The Reverend Canon Stephen B. Swann Mr. & Mrs. W. Van Power

Benjamin D. Teegarden ’27 Dr. & Mrs. David Teegarden

We apologize for the following omissions from

Caroline P. Teegarden ’22 Dr. & Mrs. David Teegarden

the 2013-14 Annual Report:

Harrison Teegarden ’26 Dr. & Mrs. David Teegarden

RESTRICTED GIFTS

Nurse Carla Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan

College Guidance Mr. & Mrs. Mark Jensen Little Denmark Foundation

Bonnie B. Tollefson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan Linda Van Der Kar Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Grogan, Jr. Mr. William W. Grogan Barrett Van Zandt Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Enrique Villareal Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Patrick Villella ’23 Dr. & Mrs. Reid B. Prichett Chelle Wabrek Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Eliza F. Wagley ’15 Mrs. Mary Frances Wagley Doneta S. Weatherly Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig Elliott Lindsay R. Wheeler Mr. & Mrs. Brad Hogan G. Cash Whiteman II ’21 Mr. & Mrs. Chad Wabrek John W. Willingham, Jr. ’25 E. Paul & Helen Buck Waggoner Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Gene Willingham

FISCAL YEAR 2014

Cousins Family Lower School Library Fund Mr. & Mrs. Ralph L. Cousins Financial Aid Henry Jackson Crook Scholarship Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas Alumni Programs Mr. Christopher S. Ayres ’97 & Mrs. Kelley Loper Ayres ’97 Mrs. Meredith Ford Durham ’01 & Mr. Oscar W. Durham Dr. Frances Hillyer Ms. Susan Luce ’89 Mr. B. Ward Maedgen ’88 & Mrs. Meredith McArron Maedgen ’90 Mr. David T. Martineau ’87 & Mrs. Alicia B. Martineau Mr. David S. Moderi ’86 & Mrs. Nancy A. Moderi Mr. Alan T. Neuhoff ’89 & Mrs. Jennifer Neuhoff Mr. C. Matson Pearce ’80 Mr. Brian Rawson ’96 & Mrs. Margaret Rawson Mr. Wilson W. Schoellkopf ’89 & Mrs. Lynde A. Schoellkopf Mr. Stephen J. Swann ’93 & Mrs. Lauren E. Swann Mr. & Mrs. John Tollefson Mrs. Carol Carlock Vig ’89 & Mr. Bennett C. Vig II Mrs. Lucy Aston Witte ’86 & Mr. Donald C. Witte

P. Zachary Wooldridge ’92 Mrs. Duncan Boeckman

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Calling All ESD Alumni Artists!

THE FIRST ESD ALUMNI ART EXHIBITION COMING TO CAMPUS SEPTEMBER 2016 We want to showcase all of our practicing artists. Applications and details will be available January 2016. QUESTIONS?

Please contact Vikki Martin at martinv@esdallas.org.

SAVE THE DATE! SEP 10 ESD Alumni Networking Event OCT 2 Homecoming NOV 12 Founding Decade Celebration NOV 27 Alumni Women’s Soccer Game Alumni Men’s Lacrosse Game NOV 28 ESD and Stanley Korshak Holiday Party DEC 11

Lessons and Carols

DEC 26 Alumni Men’s Basketball Game Alumni Men’s Soccer Game JAN 5 Young Alumni Lunch and Panel APR 8-11 Founders’ Weekend Reunions for 1’s and 6’s MAY 18

Pass It On

Dates subject to change, please visit www.esdallas.org/alumni for the latest news and events.

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DEAR ALUMNI FRIENDS AND FAMILY, Over the past two years, I have had the pleasure of serving as The Episcopal School of Dallas Alumni Association President. It has been a fast two years, full of growth, discovery, commitment, and excitement. I am pleased to report that as a whole, The Episcopal School of Dallas Alumni Association has taken enormous steps in the right direction; the future of The Episcopal School of Dallas and the Alumni Association is bright. Your Head of School, Meredyth M. Cole, has made a huge commitment to ESD alumni, and she will continue to invest time and resources into our program. Thank you, Meredyth, for your dedication and for representing our school so well. If you have not had the opportunity to meet Meredyth, I encourage you to attend an alumni event or come back to campus and meet her. Thank you to the countless volunteers and donors that have invested their time, talent, and support in the ESD Alumni Association. Each of you has played a vital role in the development of our program and because of you, we have been able to achieve so much. If you are looking to get involved, contact Alumni Relations Officer Megan Boyd ’09 at 214-353-5828 or boydm@esdallas.org to hear about volunteer opportunities. I am pleased to pass the presidency to my good friend Chris Elliston ’88. I have had the opportunity to work with Chris on the Alumni Association Executive Committee for the past two years and am confident in his leadership abilities. Do not worry ESD Alums - you are in good hands. In 2013-14, Chris served as the Annual Fund Chair and was able to make history. With 15 percent alumni participation in the Annual Fund, Chris and his Class Correspondents received the most gifts from alums ever and set high standards for years to come. This past year, Chris has been my righthand man as Alumni Association Vice President.

I look forward to seeing what Chris has in store, and I know that under his leadership, The Episcopal School of Dallas Alumni Association will continue to grow and succeed. I will be staying involved with The Episcopal School of Dallas Alumni Association in the coming years and am eager to start working on a new project. Again, thank you all for your support and involvement; it has been an honor to serve as your president. Sincerely,

Brian Rawson ’96 ESD Alumni Association President, 2013-2015

ESD IS COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU!

Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, DC

1990

2000

REUNITED! IT WAS THE YEAR FOR

1985 Amy Levenson Krumholz and Betty Nix Hemingway hosted events at Bowl and Barrel and on campus.

TO RECONNECT WITH FRIENDS. SOME OF

1990 Meredith McArron Maedgen, Amanda McCracken Gay, and Travis Dunaway organized the event hosted by the Maedgens.

THE 5’S AND 0’S –– A BELOVED OPPORTUNITY THE REUNION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:

1995 Lindsey Mathes James, Daniel Baham, and Hannah Bickel Ferguson organized events at the Mathes home and on campus. 2000 Samantha Mason Tyson organized an event at Carlyn Ray Designs.

1995

1985

2005 Edward Bogel, David Davidson, Preston Evans, and Billy Bailey organized an event at St Ann’s. 2010 Natalie Chavez and Caroline Brasch organized an event at The Rustic.

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The Second Annual Founders’ Weekend was a great success! We kicked off the weekend Friday morning on campus with many different sessions for alumni of all ages to attend. The highlight of the morning was the Alumni Discussion Panel featuring Chloe Melas Mazza ‘04, Rob Williams ‘87, Nina BarbierMueller Tollett ‘03, and Vijay Mehra ‘00. Friday afternoon was filled with fun and laughter at the 12th Annual ESD Golf Tournament hosted by the Alumni Association benefiting the Mary Elizabeth Williams Endowed Alumni Scholarship Fund. Friday evening reunion parties were a hit, and everyone in attendance loved getting to catch up with their classmates and friends. Despite the loss of power, Saturday evening’s Eagle Laureate Dinner was a wonderful celebration of the amazing faculty and staff at ESD. We closed the weekend with Father Swann and an Alumni Eucharist. Thank you to everyone who made it back to campus for Founders’ Weekend, and we look forward to an even better weekend next year. You won’t want to miss it!

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G LFING FOR THE ESD COMMUNITY’S GOOD

Looming thunderstorms did little to deter the 60 golfers that participated in the annual ESD Golf Tournament benefiting the Mary Elizabeth Williams Endowed Alumni Scholarship Fund. Fifteen teams of alums, past and current teachers, parents, and friends of the ESD community found themselves in a fierce battle for the coveted plaid jackets as they skillfully navigated the greens of The Golf Club of Dallas. Hole three featured the chance to win an Aston Martin, sponsored by John Eagle and Aston Martin, if a golfer could nail a hole in one. While no one was able to hit the perfect ball, the true prize was the opportunity to bond with past classmates and get to know other generations of Eagles. Current ESD parents Darren Kozelsky, Burton Lynch, Tony Rigas, and Mark Fein were the proud recipients of this year’s ESD

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“Master” jackets. Despite valiant efforts to repeat as tournament champions, the team of Chris Ayres ’97, Ryan Craig, Todd Raines, and Fred Wysk finished in second place. In 2003, the Mary Elizabeth Williams Endowed Alumni Scholarship Fund was established to award tuition assistance to children of alumni who might otherwise be unable to afford an ESD education. Mary loved ESD as a student, parent, and teacher. Through the generosity of this tournament, the corpus of the endowment has grown to more than $368,848. Six alumni children will be recipients of the scholarship fund in 2015-16. The success of this year’s tournament was the result of numerous alums volunteering their time and talents, the leadership of Meredith Ford Durham ’01 and Andrew Schoellkopf ’97, past and future golf chairs, and community sponsors.

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ALUMNI HONOR FACULTY AND STAFF THAT TRANSFORMED THEIR LIVES

In 2011, the Alumni Association convened the Keri Scholtz Hall ’87 Convocation. This elite group is comprised of faculty and staff who have served our school for 20 years or more. To date, the alumni have inducted 87 members.

2015 INDUCTEES Greg Crook Dawn Eatherly Christi Morrow Manuel Soto Jennifer Washington Susan Weil Tina Warren

In addition to the Keri Scholtz Hall ’87 Convocation, the alumni honored four with the Inspirit Accolade. These faculty and staff possess: • A demonstrated ability to foster a spirit of inquiry and aid in the development of skills related to acquiring, organizing, and processing knowledge in the subject matter he or she teaches. • A demonstrated ability to make a connection with students outside the classroom that furthers them along the path to leading lives of intellectual discovery, integrity, and purpose. • A significant role in promoting the Founding Tenets of the school. This may include leading daily worship services, fostering experiences of community, encouraging the development of a belief system, and leading others to a life of service through example. • At least 20 years of service to ESD.

THE 2015 RECIPIENTS OF THE INSPIRIT ACCOLADE Nance Bloede

Retired Beginner Teacher

Greg Crook

Fifth-Grade History Teacher and Team Leader

Greg Randall

Upper School English Teacher

Bonnie Tollefson

Lower School Librarian

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MEET CHRIS ELLISTON ‘88 INCOMING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

Chris Elliston is Senior Vice-President of Business Development at Skillsoft Corporation, the world’s largest corporate eLearning company. Chris has close to 20 years of experience in the corporate eLearning and training industry. Prior to Skillsoft, Chris spent 10 years at NYSE Governance Services as Senior Vice-President.

• Connect with students in a meaningful way before they graduate • Reengage with those who haven’t connected with ESD in some time.

Chris is a graduate of The Episcopal School of Dallas and the University of Texas at Austin. He is also the proud father of two current Eagles: Kate, Class of 2022, and Jake, Class of 2025. He has been married to Stacy for 16 years. Stacy is a registered interior designer and is a principal at Studio11 Design in Dallas.

What you are looking forward to most as president? I am most looking forward to reconnecting with my youth. I associate so many good days with my ESD experience. My new role will allow me to relive some of those memories, but, more importantly, being president will allow the Alumni Board and me the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the Alumni Association. Our school has come such a long way in so many ways, and I want all of my fellow alums to see first-hand what has transpired since they graduated. I know they will be impressed and inspired.

Chris has been active in the Alumni Association for many years, serving in a variety of volunteer positions, including as the Alumni Annual Fund Chair. He is also active in the ESD community as a current Lower and Middle School parent. What are your goals for the next two years? The Alumni Association Board’s goals and plans for the next two years are fairly simple: • Make sure our goals and plans align closely with the School’s, to elevate the status of the Alumni Association both locally and nationally

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If we can accomplish these goals, we will set the pace for many years to come.

What else? This is an exciting time for ESD. We have a wonderful new Head of School, our faculty and facilities are some of the best in the country, and we are graduating some truly amazing kids. So to all alums I say, “Y’all come back now! Ya hear?”

THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS

OUR

MISSION The Episcopal School of Dallas prepares young men and women for lives of intellectual discovery, integrity, and purpose. The School develops the unique talent and potential

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM Meredyth M. Cole

SEPTEMBER 25

OCTOBER 2

HOMECOMING

ARTIST AS TEACHER TEACHER AS ARTIST

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Ruth Burke

ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL

Eric Boberg, Ph.D. ACADEMIC DEAN

The entire community is invited to a picnic before the football game.

www.esdallas.org/homecoming

EXHIBITION AND RECEPTION

Donna Hull, Ph.D.

www.esdallas.org/facultyart

HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL

Mike Jenkins

HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

in each student and embraces sound learning, discipline, and

Chelle Wabrek

faith as essential elements of an educated conscience.

The Reverend Amy G. Heller

HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL SENIOR CHAPLAIN

Robert A. Buchholz

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Dawn Lewis

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Jerry Reese

THE CREST STAFF OUR FOUNDING TENETS

Julie Clardy

were created to integrate the Mission into the individual and corporate life of The Episcopal School of Dallas community.

Nicole Jacobsen

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Jamie Mitcham

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST CONTRIBUTORS

Grace Kumar Shelle Montgomery Cindy Newsom Michael Patterson ’16 Brian Rawson ’96 Jill Remaud Helen Skalniak Chelle Wabrek Ben Weaver MaryBeth Weinberger Adam Willis Emily Wilson ’16

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

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