Year-Round Champions
Photo courtesy of Robin Willis
FALL 2011
Despite record temperatures, the Falcons were training hard all summer. Whether the players were on campus or across the nation, the Falcons were preparing for the 2011-12 school year. Several players spent their time coaching and training younger players through the summer enrichment programs. Others were busy in the weight room and attending camps and clinics.
Bananas” award the third day for the squad with the most positive attitude and sincere spirit! Congratulations girls! Six members of the Upper School cross country team traveled to Grand Lake, Colorado in July. James Chilcoat ’12,
The following cheerleaders were awarded the UCA All American award which is UCA’s highest honor for best all-around cheerleader: Alyssa Brotherton ‘14, Maddie Jiongo ‘14, Carlyle Rascoe ‘15, Kennedy Smith ‘15 and Kennedy Stovall ’15. Rascoe was also awarded best jumps for ninth grade and under. Varsity Coach Courtney Collings, JV Coach Courtney Corbeille ‘06, and Program Director Robin Willis are most proud of the cheerleaders for winning the “Going
Photo courtesy of DeAnn Hall
The junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association cheer camp June 27-30 at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine. They spent four days learning with and competing against 400 other cheerleaders in the areas of cheer, chant, stunt and dance. Both squads brought home spirit sticks and invitations to perform at Nationals. The FWCD cheerleaders earned trophies for Best JV Home Pom Routine, Best Varsity/JV Fight Song Routine, Best JV Extreme Routine and 2nd place Champion Cheer.
Cross Country runs in the Rockies. Continued on page 2
Paige Chisholm
Field hockey headed back to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for their annual team camp. The girls worked on skill development and participated in tournament play. Claire Buechele ’12 earned the “Will to Win” Award. Buechele, Callie Strock ’12, Megan Ray ’13, Taylor Ray ’13, Elizabeth Pruitt ’13, Eliza Wagner ’14, Lauren Wagner ’14, Bailee Wallace ’14, Ellee Conway ’15, Kate Laughlin ’15, Caroline Malanga ’15, Meg Moritz ’15, Christina Paulus ’15 and Sydney Phillips ’15 all enjoyed the competition and opportunity to get to know each other better. Field Hockey taking a break at University of North Carolina team camp. Matthew Devine ’13, Nic Klein ’14, Antonio Mireles ’12, William Nober ’14 and Dan Sun ‘14 participated in the Rocky Mountain Cross Country Camp. They participated in training runs every morning, classroom discussions and six to eight hour hikes almost every day. It was a wonderful opportunity for the team to train in cooler weather and higher altitude to prepare for the season. They also enjoyed getting to know members of a high school cross country team from the Midwest. The runners had a wonderful time and hope to return with more of their teammates next summer!
couple of teams to compete in some summer leagues as well. The Falcons also kept the tradition of hosting the Mavericks camp. The girls’ basketball team also participated in the Summer League. Fourteen girls from the high school program competed in the Varsity division. Jalan McFarland ‘13 and Maddie Stripling ’14 represented FWCD this summer playing select basketball. Abby Cox ‘12, McKenna Breedlove ‘14, Stripling, Emily Wilkinson ‘14, Elizabeth Wilkinson ‘14 and Shelby Stanford ‘15 attended the Leta Andrews Basketball Camp held at FWCD.
Field hockey also hosted the national Gateway Camp again in August. A large majority of the high school players and several middle school players attended the camp. Tara Gordon ’12 and Wallace were selected to participate at the National Festival. Gordon was also selected to compete at the National Futures Tournament in Virginia Beach, Va. Football players were working out at school all summer long. Kyle O’Brien ’14, Caleb Rooker ’14 and Reed Simpson ’14 attended the AirIt-Out Camp for quarterbacks and receivers. The camp was held at All Saints’ Episcopal School. Coach Frank Gendusa was selected to coach the Texas Private School Coaches
Boys’ basketball increased their summer commitments through camps and leagues. The varsity and junior varsity participated in the Summer League. Out of 16 teams, FWCD made up three of those teams with 12 or more players on each roster. The teams competed in the Azle and Denton Shoot-Outs. Junior varsity finished fourth in Azle. The middle school players also put together a
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Tiffini Crum
The cross country team could also be seen at school training throughout the summer. The team met at least three times a week to train and get ready for the season.
LAX to the Max!
Association All-Star Football Game in July. He was also named TPSCA Coach of the Year.
Tiffini Crum
There was never a dull moment at FWCD this summer. Between teams training and summer enrichment programs, sports were alive and well at FWCD. Falcon Fun in the Sun 2011 offered several sports camps during this past summer. These camps offer opportunities for students to be introduced to or practice the skills needed for sports that are offered to the seventh through 12th grade students during the school year. Over 500 students participated in these athletic camps in 2011. Along with the participants, many Upper School athletes helped coach at the camps. Sports offered in the summer were basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. The Falcons are ready! We hope to see you at the games!
Coach Frank Gendusa helps Will Jones ’17 with his passing skills.
Tiffini Crum
Lisa Koger
Tiffini Crum
Girls’ Volleyball getting ready for their season at summer camp.
Bryan Garvey ’14 gets in a summer workout.
Emily Wilkinson ’14 helps teach Lilli Aitelli ’21 at softball camp.
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2011 Fall Sports Coaches Varsity Football Head Coach Frank Gendusa* Asst. Coaches Bill Arnold ‘86 Taylor Arnold ‘11 Ken Allen Brian Farda Duke Christian Pepper Ackers ‘92 Victor Arguijo Colin Douglas ‘06 James Rains
JV Boys’ Volleyball Head Coach Brent Zuege Asst. Coach Brett Miller ‘06
Photo courtesy of Robin Willis
MS Boys’ Volleyball Head Coach Brett Miller ‘06
JV Football Head Coach Colin Douglas ‘06 Asst. Coaches Victor Arguijo Duke Christian MS A Football Head Coach James Rains Asst. Coaches Terry Edwards MS B Football Head Coach Chaka Cummings Asst. Coaches Will Beckworth Ed Craver Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach Paige Chisholm* ‘87 Asst. Coach Chloe Bade Anderson ‘05 JV Field Hockey Coaches Merrick Bean ‘02 Ashley Agura ‘06
Cheerleading coaches strike a pose at summer camp. Varsity Cross Country Head Coach DeAnn Hall* Asst. Coaches Bob Booth John Cordell MS Cross Country Head Coach Joe Murph Varsity Boys’ Volleyball Head Coach Missi Kovachev* ‘89 Asst. Coaches Alex Kovachev Brent Zuege
MS A Field Hockey Head Coach Mike Vincent
Got Questions? Get Answers!
MS B Field Hockey Head Coach Valerie Montgomery ‘01
If you have a question about the athletic program at FWCD, email Athletic Director Frank Gendusa at AskFrank@fwcd.org.
JV Girls’ Volleyball Red Team Coach Aimee Jenkins Blue Team Coach Molly Risewick-Zeno* MS A Girls’ Volleyball Head Coach Alice Conlin ‘09
MS B Girls’ Volleyball Head Coach Lauren Reynolds ‘07 Varsity Cheerleading Program Director Robin Willis* Head Coach Courtney Collings JV Cheerleading Head Coach Christina Riccelli MS Cheerleading Head Coach Amanda Whalen Athletic Trainers Head Ed Chisholm Assistant Jenna Strom Football Equipment Mgr. Melissa Williams
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Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Head Coach Butch Traeder* Asst. Coach Alice Conlin ‘09
*Indicates Program Director
Falcons Competing at the Collegiate Level Athletic Training: Brett Stephenson ’07 (Texas Christian University)
Basketball: Aaron Brown ‘11 (Mount St. Mary’s University) Courtney Reimer ‘11 (Furman University) Cheerleading:
Golf: Matt Johnson ‘07 (Texas Christian University) Lacrosse: Kyle Fraser ‘11 (Stanford University)
Photo by Michelle Hutchins, University of Louisville
Baseball: Jake Berman ‘08 (Davidson College) Davy Wright ‘08 (Texas Christian University)
Field Hockey:
Soccer: Tiffini Smith ‘09 (Texas Tech University) Track and Field: Elizabeth Vance ‘10 (University of Louisville) Football:
Nicole Dory ‘10 (William and Mary) Clifton Harlin ‘11 (Texas A&M University) Ginger Epstein ‘10 (University of Richmond)
Glen E. Ellman
Brian Alexis ‘08 (Texas Christian University) Alex Espinoza ‘11 (Texas Tech University)
Alex Espinoza ’11 represented FWCD in the Texas Private School Coaches Association All-Star Football game in July.
Ben Eppstein ‘08 (Georgia Tech) Megan Wu ‘10 (Cornell University) Crew: Emily Samuelson ‘10 (University of Pennsylvania)
Keller Reese ‘10 (Baylor University)
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Save the date Oct. 28 Battle of Bryant Irvin Fall senior athlete recognition at half-time
GOT FALCON CLUB? Falcon Club is the parent volunteer group thats purpose is to create school spirit, support and enthusiasm for FWCD athletics throughout the school community. Last year, through your Falcon club memberships, sports program ads and merchandise sales, $35,000 was raised to purchase equipment and other much needed items for FWCD athletics that were not included in the school budget. In addition, we spoiled our student athletes with cookouts, team parties and treats. There are a number of ways to get involved in the Falcon Club. The most important is to become a member! Membership levels range from $100 to $1,000, there are perks and gifts at each level. To download the Falcon Club Membership form, go to fwcd.org, click the Athletic Button, you will see the Falcon Club on the bottom of the page. Another way to get involved is to volunteer! The Falcon Club needs parents to help with Falcon Frenzy, team moms, line judges for volleyball, scorekeepers for basketball, running chains at football games, just to name a few! We hope to see you at the games. Make sure to wear RED! Falcon Club Gear can be found at the Campus Store and the Falcon Club Nest at home football games.
GO FALCONS! Cameron and Huck Newberry ’77 Falcon Club Presidents
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