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Class Notes
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1960s
Class Agents
1967 – Bill Curtis curtis@acm.org
1967 – Bill Landreth blandreth@liferoy.com
1968 – Paul Stouffer pstouffer@sbcglobal.net
1969 – Steve Geis stgeis@hotmail.com
1969 – Gail Widmer Landreth gaillandreth@sbcglobal.net
1970s
Class Agents
1971 – Terry Siegel htsiegel@bvc.com
1972 – Richard Garvey richard@jagee.com
1976 – Brad Nowlin brad@bradnowlin.com
Tim Williams ’78
Tim Williams ’78 continues to bring FWCD’s Colonel Rocky Rosacker H’00 and his story to a broader audience through his documentary titled The Colonel’s Playbook. The movie is currently streaming on EpochTV, the Epoch Times’ streaming platform, which features exclusive programming, investigative news analysis, in-depth interviews, and award-winning documentaries.
1980s
Class Agents
1981 – Martha Cox marthaccox@yahoo.com
1981 – Dan Tatum danltatum@live.com
John Brookman ’80
John Brookman ’80 was inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN), America’s foremost professional organization for experienced mediators and arbitrators practicing in the field of civil and commercial conflict resolution. All academy members are distinguished by their commitment to excellence in the field of dispute resolution and enjoy sterling reputations within the profession. Membership is by invitation only, based on peer nominations and due diligence research in each state. NADN collaborates with the National Defense Bar (DRI) and National Plaintiff Trial Bar (AAJ) Associations in identifying the nation’s elite arbitrators and mediators.
Frasher Hudson Pergande ’81
Frasher Hudson Pergande ’81 and her husband, John, will take on a daunting and important challenge this fall. From October 1-15, John will join a small group of cyclists to ride 1,800 miles from Lake Itasca, MN, to Venice, LA. Frasher and other volunteers will follow the riders by car and teach Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) classes at local universities and schools along the route. QPR is an evidencebased suicide prevention gatekeeper training program. The ride, called Light the Trail, is an initiative of the Fort Worth-based Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation. The purpose of the ride is to start impactful conversations about suicide and mental health and to bring more widespread attention to the issues of suicide and depression, which impact nearly everyone in some way.
Each day of the Light the Trail ride, the riders will “Ride For” (#Ride4) people who have lost their lives to suicide. The public is encouraged to visit the Light the Trail website and write about their loved ones. Riders will begin each day reading aloud the submitted stories and dedicating their ride to those loved ones. If you have a loved one you would like the Pergandes to #Ride4 please visit lightthetrailride.org.
Dan Meeker ’82
Dan Meeker ’82 is coordinating with Trinity Valley School’s Class of 1982 for a reunion dinner at Joe T. Garcia’s possibly Thursday, October 13, 2022, or Saturday, October 15, 2022. Reach out to Dan to let him know you are interested.
1990s
Class Agents
1992 – Craig Christopher craig@tarranttech.com
1995 – Alison E. McManus amcmanus@post.harvard.edu
1997 – Zareen Khan zareen@briggsfreeman.com
Elyse Stoltz Dickerson ’93
Elyse Stoltz Dickerson ’93 was one of Fort Worth Inc.’s award winners for the 2021 Entrepreneur of Excellence. Elyse’s company, Eosera, Inc., was honored in the Health Care and Life Sciences category.
Ondrej Skorpil ’96
Ondrej Skorpil ’96 met up with former faculty member Christine (Derber) Leuck on a recent trip to Europe.
Anita Bangale ’98
Anita Bangale ’98 spoke at TED Talk Breckenridge. Her talk was titled “Masking Up to De-Armor.” She spoke on the importance of learning about and connecting with patients in the ER. Follow Anita on Instagram @diyacoaching. Her TED Talk is available on her website, anitabangale.com.
JJ Acuna ’99
JJ Acuna ’99 was featured on indesignlife.sg in an article titled “5 Minutes with … JJ Acuna.” JJ is a Hong Kong-based designer who owns Bespoke Studio. He was asked four questions about the changing face of hospitality and design across the Asian Pacific.
2000s
Class Agents
2001 – Craig P. Barbolla craig.barbolla@gmail.com
2001 – Susanna Gorski Bartolomei susannagb@protonmail.com
2002 – Ashley Stein astein@briggsfreeman.com
2003 – Will Northern will@northernrealtygroup.com
2004 – Kate Strickland Jennings kjennings610@gmail.com
2006 – Rachel Holt Hausser rachelhausser@gmail.com
2007 – Anne Hargis Olson christina.roxanne@gmail.com
2007 – Stephanie Stouffer stephaniestouffer@gmail.com
2009 – Mary Dambro marydambro@mac.com
2009 – Brittany Jenkins brittanyajenkins07@gmail.com
2009 – Margaret Harper mpalmerharper@aol.com
Tracy Gray
Tracy Gray ’04 joined Holt Lunsford Commercial (HLC) as Principal over the company’s new retail division. The division is based out of Fort Worth because of Tracy’s vast knowledge of the city. Prior to joining HLC, Tracy was Vice President and Market Leader at Vision Commercial Real Estate, where he helped lead Vision’s expansion throughout the DFW market. Tracy also worked for more than a decade in the hospitality industry, which provides him unique insight into retail operations.
Kate Strickland Jennings ’04
Kate Strickland Jennings ’04 and Whitney Baggett Creel ’04 (FWCD parent) teamed up to host an event through the Creel Family Philanthropies. This inaugural event, Cowtown’s Summer Soiree, took place on June 4 at the Fort Worth Zoo and benefited the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. J Mack Slaughter ’02 and Courtney Corbeille Krauss ’06 were the emcees. Other FWCD community members (FWCD parents and alumni) involved as part of the planning committee included Jon Bonnell ’89, Lisa Slaughter Stovall ’99, Meredith Nieswiadomy Ray ’06, Keri DeVos Hickman ’04, Jessica Bowman, Carley Cagle, and Elizabeth Humble.
Natalie Bracken ’05
Natalie Bracken ’05 was named FWCD’s Fine Arts Chair for Distinguished Teaching in the Arts in May 2022. This Endowed Master Teaching Chair designation is the highest distinction earned by FWCD faculty members who have a sustained record of teaching excellence. The School has nine chairs that are awarded for three-year terms. Natalie teaches both theatre and ballet at FWCD. Visit fwcd.org/master-teachers to learn more.
Lauren Hunt Brogdon ’05
Lauren Hunt Brogdon ’05, an experienced energy litigator who has handled toxic torts and other mass actions arising from catastrophic industrial accidents, has joined Haynes and Boone’s growing Energy Litigation Practice as a Partner.
Andrew Vernon ’05
Andrew Vernon ’05 was featured on The New York Times podcast “The Daily” in August 2021. He spoke about Afghan interpreters who worked with military officials prior to the U.S. evacuating forces.
Brooke Baumgardner ’06
Brooke Baumgardner ’06 graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio and received her Juris Doctorate.
Lauren Rapp Bode ’06
Lauren Rapp Bode ’06 was elected to the American Pharmacists Association Board of Trustees.
Hannah Meadows Watkins ’06
Hannah Meadows Watkins ’06 was named a Partner at Kelly Hart. Hannah’s legal experience includes all aspects of real estate, with an emphasis on financing and commercial leasing transactions; property management; and the acquisition, disposition and development of various commercial assets, including mixed-use, multifamily, office, retail and industrial properties.
Kaitlin Elledge ’07
Kaitlin Elledge ’07 and Keith Hanson are engaged. The couple is planning an October 2022 wedding.
Stephanie Stouffer ’07
Stephanie Stouffer ’07 and Ryan Joyce are engaged. The couple plan to marry in October 2022.
2010s
Class Agents
2010 – Claire Davidovich clairedavidovich@gmail.com
2010 – Ashley Uptegraft auptegraft10@gmail.com
2011 – Alex Manson Klinedinst laklinedinst29@gmail.com
2011 – Kate Petsche kate.aep@gmail.com
2011 – Nayelly Dominguez ndominguez@smu.edu
2013 – Jonny Clum clumjonny@gmail.com
2013 – Oliver Newberry oliver.newberry@utexas.edu
2015 – Connor Cassady connorcassady@sbcglobal.net
2015 – Madelyn Luskey madelyn.luskey@gmail.com
2015 – Shelby Sanford shelby.e.sanford@vanderbilt.edu
2016 – Delaney Fleming delaney.fleming97@gmail.com
2016 – Branson Nelson branson.nelson5@gmail.com
2016 – Jacob Rains jrains22@gmail.com
2018 – Sam Carlile fwcd@samkc.me
2018 – Kacey Melton kcmelton@umich.edu kmelton0000@gmail.com
2018 – Kathleen Clum kathleen.clum22@gmail.com
2018 – Maggie Brants margaretbrants@gmail.com
2019 – Alexandra Galloway alexandragalloway@icloud.com
2019 – Sarah Clark clarksarah160@gmail.com
2019 – Megan Lammons meganlammons18@gmail.com
Malcolm McDonald ’14
Malcolm McDonald ’14 is in medical school to earn a dual MD/ PhD at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston. He is studying epilepsy in brain tumors. In 2021, Malcolm received the Baylor Research Advocates for Student Scientists (BRASS) Scholarship and Research Grant. BRASS supports the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at BCM by providing funds to assist students in biomedical research and coordinating fundraising activities for the recipients. Malcolm will use the funds to buy lab equipment and fund research presentations. He also received the prestigious McNair Scholarship at BCM, which is given to two MD/ PhD students each year. It funds his PhD work for four years, allowing him to foster collaborations across multiple labs and design a unique project.
Akeria “Cookie” Warner ’14
Akeria “Cookie” Warner ’14 graduated from dental school at Texas A&M University.
Cooper Burleson ’15
Cooper Burleson ’15 visited Dr. John Cordell’s Honors Physics class to share his work as an Increment Engineer with NASA. This includes working with the astronauts in the International Space Station.
Mary Marshall (Mimi) Ryan ’16
Mary Marshall (Mimi) Ryan ’16, received her MS in Dietetics and Nutrition from Texas Tech University. In January, she will join the Texas A&M Athletic Department as a Dietician.
Sarah Jane McDonald ’17
Sarah Jane McDonald ’17 is working for LIRS as a Program Specialist for Community Partnerships. She will work with a team to ensure that new resettlement partners have the tools and resources needed to resettle refugees and Afghan Parolees throughout the U.S.
Robert Todora ’17
Robert Todora ’17 graduated from Texas A&M University with a BS in Applied Mathematical Sciences and a minor in Cybersecurity. Following an internship at Ackerman Capital Management in Dallas, he began graduate studies in Cybersecurity at New York University.
Lizann Bonin ’18
Lizann Bonin ’18 graduated from Purdue University and received a BS in Mechanical Engineering. While at Purdue, she was part of the school’s Academic Success Center as a Supplemental Instructor for MA 162 (Calculus 2). In July, Lizann joined the General Motors family as a TRACK Mechanical Engineer in Michigan.
Sage Clay ’18
Sage Clay ’18 graduated from Southwestern University and completed his degree in Biology and Environmental Studies. While at Southwestern, Sage was an official for intramural competitions, co-founded local tournaments for the University E-Sports league, and was an Admissions Coordinator for the school.
Samuel DeRobertis ’18
Samuel DeRobertis ’18 graduated from the United States Naval Academy. He received his Bachelor of Science in English. Sam will be joining the United States Marine Corps.
Zoe DeRobertis ’18
Zoe DeRobertis ’18 graduated from Clemson University and received her Bachelor of Science in Finance.
India Fore ’18
India Fore ’18 graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with her undergraduate degree.
Griffin Grubbs ’18
Griffin Grubbs ’18 graduated from Vanderbilt University, earning a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical/Medical Engineering. He is an intern at GreenLight Medical.
Christina Kelly ’18
Christina Kelly ’18 graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a BSA in Plan II Honors and Biology. She also received certificates in Business Spanish and Spanish for the Health Professions. While she was in school, Christina was the Founder and President of the Texas Fishing Club and President of the UT Field Hockey team. Her future plans include starting as an MS1 at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) John Sealy School of Medicine (JSSOM) in July 2022.
Margeaux Mallick ’18
Margeaux Mallick ’18 graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations.
Sophie McLarty ’18
Sophie McLarty ’18 graduated from the University of Arkansas and received her undergraduate degree.
Kacey Melton ’18
Kacey Melton ’18 graduated from the University of Michigan and received her degree in Business. Her next step is to attend the SMU Dedman School of Law.
Nate Wallace ’18
Nate Wallace ’18 graduated from The United States Naval Academy. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Economics. Nate joined the aviator community and started flight school in Pensacola on June 30.
Megan-Marie Lammons ’19
Megan-Marie Lammons ’19 started a rush consulting business. As a current senior at the College of Charleston and a current member of Alpha Delta Pi, Megan-Marie has learned that being in a sorority can be a home away from home. This was the inspiration for why she started Rush Crush Consulting. She wants to help all her clients be excited and prepared for rush.
2020s
Class Agents
2020 – Stephanie Cook smcook350@gmail.com
2022 – Mary McGann marygmcgann@icloud.com
Claire Guthrie ’20
Claire Guthrie ’20 performed in Northwestern University’s production of Mamma Mia! The popularity of Mamma Mia! spans beyond the typical musical theatre audience. It is a jukebox musical featuring almost 30 beloved ABBA songs, which help to convey the plot. Fan favorites such as “Dancing Queen”; “Chiquitita”; and “Money, Money, Money” all make appearances throughout the show.
Stephen Murrin ’20
Stephen Murrin ’20 continues to have an exciting football career at Washington and Lee University. In the 2021-22 season, he had 783 rushing yards with 359 passing yards and eight total touchdowns.
Reese Nelson ’21
Reese Nelson ’21 earned First Team AllODAC honors swimming in his first year for Washington and Lee University. At the ODAC Conference Championships, Reese raced to two silver medals in premier 100 and 200 fly events and took sixth place in the 200 IM. Reese also set the ODAC’s best mark on the season in the 200 Fly.
Xavier Willars ’21
Xavier Willars ’21 signed with the University of Texas Permian Basin to play golf. Xavier began playing with the UTPB Falcons in Spring 2022.
Falcon Weddings
Robin Beebe ’90 married Brian Edwin Happel in Fort Worth. Other Falcons at the ceremony included Brailey Connor ’22 (daughter of the bride), Charles Perras ’30 (son of the bride), Shelley Boswell Karpman ’90, Jenny Pace Dupree ’93, and Adam Beebe ’99 (brother of the bride).
KC Kent ’98 married Cameron Etezadi on September 18, 2020, in a private ceremony. One year later, with family and friends in attendance, they “re-wed” as originally planned on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands, Washington. KC’s FWCD best friend, Meghan Miley ’98, was also present for the celebration. The couple now resides in Seattle.
Ariana Gilley ’16 married Tyler Strawn on December 24, 2021, at Aristide in Mansfield. Falcons attending the wedding were Erin Ford ’16, Madelyn Haas ’16, and Jonathan Bradley ’17. Ariana is a grades 2-4 Spanish Teacher for Great Hearts Online School. Tyler is a Medical Lab Technician at Amplicon Dx Lab. They currently reside in Blue Mound.
Whitney Horton ’05 and Tyler Goldthwaite ’03 were married on May 29, 2021, in Fort Worth. Falcons in the wedding party included Lauren Brants Adams ’05, Courtney Carpenter Hillard ’05, Andrea Severin Goins ’05, Allison Tabor ’05, Chris Goldthwaite ’01, Cameron Horton ’10, Joel Horton ’15, Will Northern ’03, Crawford Rodgers ’03, and Frank Darden ’03.
Emily Samuelson ’10 and Lieutenant William “Mason” Mitchell were married on October 9, 2021, in Fort Worth. Falcons in attendance included Madeleine Samuelson Herman ’05, Annie Samuelson Schorfheide ’07, Lindsey Rattikin Comstock ’10, Marilyn Newberry ’10, Claire Davidovich ’10, Laura Lindsay Tatum ’10, Meredith Jones Baynes ’05, Marshall Jones ’09, Bonnie Bollinger ’05, and former faculty member Eileen Kelly.
Ketrick Karsten ’16 married Grace Hodo on January 15, 2022, in Round Rock. Falcons in the wedding party include Aidan Karsten ’21 (best man), Matthew Franz ’16, and Mattie Karsten Rice ’13.
Caleb Rooker ’14 and Elizabeth Lindsey ’14 were married on April 23 at the First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth with a reception at River Crest Country Club. Parents of the bride are Alicia Rattikin Lindsey ’78 and Steve Lindsey; parents of the groom are Chris Rooker and Laura Rooker, current FWCD parents. Falcons in the wedding included Jennifer Lindsey ’10, Elizabeth Rooker ’27, Emma Rooker ’18, Hilary Rattikin Breitigam ’13, Caroline Rattikin ’13, Stephen Lindsey ’07, and Class of 2014 Falcons Madison Nelson, Elizabeth Wilkinson, Samantha Hubbard, Hannah Kelly, Kyle O’Brien, Will Belton, Dan Sun, and Nic Klein.
Miles Bratton ’10 and Kacie Webb were married on October 2, 2021, in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Audrey Laker ’12 married Ryan Madigan on November 20, 2021. The couple was married at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church with a reception at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. Falcons in attendance included Meaghan Houston ’12 as a bridesmaid, former Middle School faculty member Karina Hinz Barrigas as a bridesmaid, and Jenna Lee Cross ’12.
Welcome to the Nest!
Do rubber duckies dream of growing up to be FWCD Falcons? We think so. Please let us know when your family increases so that we can welcome another Falcon into the nest!
Stephanie Scott Salim ’02 and her spouse Murad celebrated the birth of Zain Michael on December 7, 2021.
Meredith Fort DuBose ’04 and her spouse Tripp celebrated the birth of Charles Andrew on April 19, 2021.
Lauren (Hunt) ’05 and Blake Brogdon ’05 celebrated the birth of their second child, Emily Anne, on June 19, 2021. Big sister Ashley is very proud and excited!
Madeleine Samuelson Herman ’05 and her spouse Joe welcomed their daughter to the world on December 15, 2021. Sophie Anne is excited to be here!
Andrew Vernon ’05 and his spouse Madeleine are the proud parents of Henry Harland, born on October 19, 2021.
Chelsea Tabor Wood ’05 and her spouse Jared celebrated the birth of Elizabeth Jane on January 12, 2022. Big brother Weldon is excited to have a new sibling!
Megan Cox Wood ’05 and her spouse Adam welcomed their daughter, Lydia Mae, into the world on January 12, 2022. Big brother Jack is ready for a sister!
Courtney Foreman Franko ’06 and her spouse Andrew welcomed their first child, William Roy, on December 14, 2021.
Madeline Merrill Sheridan ’06 and her spouse Thomas welcomed the newest member of their family, Taylor Bradley, on February 20, 2022.
Ross Neuenfeldt Briscoe ’07 and his spouse Kyle Briscoe welcomed a new Falcon to the nest. Griffin Orion was born at 1:20 a.m. on December 25, 2021. The Briscoe family has made their home in Austin.
Rachel Stepp Lackey ’07 and her spouse Garrison welcomed their daughter, Melissa Kathleen, to the world! She was born on June 2, 2022.
Anna DuBose Morrissey ’07 and her spouse Pete welcomed James Adams to the world on September 13, 2021.
Alison Wamsley Burgett ’08 and her spouse Dan welcomed their third child to the world. Caleb Martin was born on September 9, 2021. Siblings Hailey and James are happy to have a baby brother!
Barron Parker ’09 and his spouse Sara (Junior Kindergarten Teacher at FWCD) are the proud parents of Francie. Francie was born on November 26, 2021.
Melissa Purvis Raulston ’09 and her spouse Doak are now proud parents! Margot Kate was born on May 10, 2021.
Elizabeth Powers Brooks ’10 and her spouse Carder welcomed Thomas Leo on January 11, 2022. Big brother Henry is thrilled!
Cameron Horton ’10 and his spouse Mamie celebrated the birth of their daughter, Hallie James, on October 19, 2021.
Annie Heinzelmann Lawrence ’10 and her spouse David welcomed their son, Paskle Davis, Lawrence into the world on October 5, 2021.
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