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Alumni Reunion Weekend Class of 2012 Colleges of Choice
2011-2012 Holland Hall Board of Trustees Keith C. Goddard ’87 Chair Cara Shimkus Hall ’84 Vice Chair
Bill G. Freudenrich Karen K. Goldberg Parents’ Association President Elizabeth G. Hagans
David Keglovits Secretary
Robert L. Hughes ’84
Charles K. Lamson Treasurer
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny Diocesan Bishop
Susannah Hocutt Adelson ’85 Frederick P. Koontz ’81 Philip B. Allen ’73 Elizabeth R. Muratet Britani Bowman Gail Newman Geoffrey C. Butler Rhonda Chastang
Sanford J. Roberds ’93 Alumni Association President
Roger B. Collins
Harold W. Salisbury
J.W. Craft
The Rev. Shelby H. Scott
ADMINISTRATION Richard Hart Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Admission & Financial Aid
Steve Heldebrand Athletic Director
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From the Chief Administrative Officer
Kathy Housh Director of College Counseling
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Holland Hall Happenings
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Commencement Student Address By Nahrie Esther Chung ’12
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Class of 2012 Colleges of Choice
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My Experience with Face to Faith By Grant Gebetsberger ’17
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School News
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Holland Hall Transitions
Liz Anderson Director of Communication
Leslie Kelly Chief Financial Officer
Joel Bicknell Head of Middle School
Rev. Art Scrutchins Upper School Chaplain
Dennis Calkins Head of Upper School Steve Dyer Director of the Walter Arts Center & Fine Arts
Brad Shelley Director of Institutional Advancement Jo-An Vargo Head of Primary School
Henry Finch ’76 Director of Technology
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Teachers Who Inspire: Holland Hall alumni bring passion, innovation and creativity to their classrooms.
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Class Notes
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Alumni Reunion Weekend
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Dutch Sports Highlights
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Athletic Hall of Fame and Sports Banquet
Spotlight: Shannon McFaddin, First Grade Teacher
Thank you to contributing photographers: Michele McManus, Shirley Sokolosky, Greg Spencer ’99, Greg Dean and many parent volunteers. Holland Hall Magazine welcomes letters to the editor on subjects raised within the pages of the magazine. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Please include a name, address and daytime telephone number with all correspondence. Address changes, corrections or omissions and material for publication are also welcome. Holland Hall Magazine Institutional Advancement 5666 East 81st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137-2099 Phone: (918) 481-1111 Fax: (918) 879-4793 Questions concerning the magazine, please contact Liz Anderson, Director of Communication at landerson@hollandhall.org.
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o n th e c o v e r Teachers Who Inspire: Holland Hall Alumnus John Bennett ’70 has been teaching math and science and coaching at Holland Hall since 1979.
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In Our Own Backyard: The Downtown Tulsa Studies by Mark Johnson and Jane Beckwith
Alumni Reunion Weekend Class of 2012 Colleges of Choice
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From the Chief Administrative Officer
Play Day is the term used to describe Holland Hall’s primary assessment format for students entering Preschool. Teachers meet visiting two, three and four-year-olds in the lobby of the Primary School and head off to a classroom with the prospective students for various activities, including playing with puzzles, coloring with markers, working with Play Dough, singing about frogs, and basic human movements. I regularly observe the visiting children and find it hard to recall when my own children were the same size! In the four-year-old classroom where Play Day is held, the current Holland Hall students had recently decorated their art with the garb required for “what I want to be when I grow up.” Looking down the line you will find a nurse, a police officer, a veterinarian, a few professional basketball players (all with Thunder uniforms), and a rock-and-roll star. All which are pleasant and very familiar.
“.. the school fosters a strong relationship between student and faculty through small class size, the availability of time for students and teachers to interact, and the general understanding that we — teachers and students — are in this learning experience together.” Richard P. Hart Chief Administrative Officer
There are so many variables affecting career choice and, in light of technological changes in the last ten years, young people seem to have ever-changing possibilities. American children, who, on average, are in front of some type of screen for 4.35 hours a day, are exposed to job opportunities many parents could never have imagined. All the more surprising when we find talented, energetic young people who have shucked dreams of driving large trucks on mountain passes or surviving in the jungle with a diet of various bugs to focus on educating others. Having been involved as student, teacher and coach at six independent schools before arriving at Holland Hall in 1994, I continue to be impressed by two aspects of this community that many take for granted. First, the school fosters a strong relationship between student and faculty through small class size, the availability of time for students and teachers to interact, and the general understanding that we — teachers and students — are all in this learning experience together. The fact that the average tenure of a Holland Hall educator is 19 years is remarkable, and the manner in which the experienced faculty consistently search of professional development opportunities to better understand the art of teaching only serve to support this point. Second, there are few day schools in the country that provide a campus setting on par with Holland Hall. We possess a 162-acre campus with the pond, fields, a marsh, hills, and woods — all waiting to be explored and studied. On a regular basis, teachers are directing students to connect with the environment on campus; first graders head off to the woods around the baseball field to find the owl as they study Birds of Prey, sixth graders spend time in the marsh examining the various forms of life in and out of the water, and Upper School ecology students closely examine the quality of the water in the pond. For the alumni teachers mentioned in this edition of the magazine (and many other Holland Hall graduates who have selected a life in education), rich experiences with the faculty on this campus have instilled a love of learning as well as an eagerness to be connected to their surroundings. Interesting to consider when they might have dropped their dreams of surviving on an island in the South Pacific to focus on making a significant contribution to the next generation.
Richard P. Hart Chief Administrative Officer
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Holland Hall Happenings
Deans’ Night 2012: Mr. Michael Kyle, Vice President & Dean of Enrollment - St. Olaf College, Mr. Dan Warner, Director of Admission - Rice University, Mr. Stephen Farmer, Vice Provost for Enrollment & Undergraduate Admissions - University of North Carolina
Eighth Grade Rocket Launch: Kelsey Marr ’16, Chloe Zahn ’16, Molly Lohrey ’16, Alina Duve ’16, Sara Iftikhar ’16, Rachel Wenger ’16, Hannah Scroggins ’16, Sophie Nonweiler ’16
First Grade Reptile Day: Julian Aaronson ’23
LipDub Filming Day: William Secrist ’12, Mitch Hill ’12 and Wes Vrooman ’13
Third Grade Oklahoma History Day: Lance Holcomb ’21 and Marion Holcomb
CultureFest 2012: Vaishnavi Reddy ’17 and Sehej Parmar ’16
Second Grade Fairy Tale Plays: Leo Abufadil ’22, Maegan Demers ’22, Magnus Lepak ’22
Parents’ Association Hospitality Volunteer: Holland Hall parent and dedicated long-time volunteer Leah Clayman
Field Trip to Heifer International: Sixth graders Mariah Battle ’18 and Laura Marshall ’18
Cum Laude Society Juniors: Eleanor Lorton ’13, Sarah Keglovits ’13, Michael Barton ’13, Phillip Gamble ’13, Maggie Johnson ’13, Caroline Adelson ’13, Cici Zhou ’13
Cum Laude Society Seniors: Lauren Sawyer ’12, Jenny Moffett ’12, Cindy Saliba ’12, Austin Benzinger ’12, Harrison Evert ’12, Michael Winkler ’12, Deirdra Kelly ’12, Anish Patel ’12, Allie Johnson ’12, Haley Baker ’12, Jamie Rice ’12, Nahrie Chung ’12, Farley White ’12, Caroline Gold ’12. (Not pictured Jenny Carmichael ’12)
Headmaster for the Day: Chief Administrative Officer Richard Hart and Kate O’Brian ’19
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Holland Hall Class of 2012
Commencement Student Address by Nahrie Esther Chung ’12
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ow, because of the nature of my senior internship I was fortunate enough to attend a national conference, held downtown, that was about furthering the social mission in medical education. As the conference progressed, I noticed that it is quite a trend now-a-days, in the professional world, to begin your keynote speech with the phrase, “In the spirit of full disclosure,” and then proceed to disclose something rather humorous that lightens up the atmosphere and loosens up the audience. So. In the spirit of full disclosure, I have to say that
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when Mr. Calkins pounced on me one morning as soon as he saw me enter the school building, which seems to be a characteristic habit of his, he informed me that I had been chosen by the faculty to give this commencement student address that I am giving now. I remember vividly — quite vividly, actually — looking down at my arm, which Mr. Calkins was holding onto in a swift death grip, and I remember — although he probably doesn’t — feeling like my arm was being twisted into saying yes. Literally. As I am standing here, at this podium, about to give an address, I obviously did say yes.
But as a kind of explanation as to why I said yes, I would like to talk about a word that is unprecedented and exceedingly important to our generation, and not just to our generation, but to the graduating class of 2012. This word has four letters. It made its linguistic debut in a popular hip hop song earlier this year. Yes, a hip hop song. Now I know what’s going through your head, and I want to reassure you and dispel any fears that you might have of what is about to unfold, by saying no, it is not slang. No, it is not profanity either. But no, you don’t see it used in The New York Times. This word
has been printed onto T-shirts, included in internet memes, succeeds a weird Facebook post, and made a suspicious appearance on the front signs of this very building, the Walter Arts Center. Often, this word is used by young people to justify an action that is legally questionable. It has infiltrated popular conversation. It encourages the general public to be spontaneous, to treasure impermanent ideas, to be unafraid. And in the end, this word somehow manages to capture the essence of each individual you see on this stage tonight. That word is ... YOLO. Y.O.L.O.
I’m sure that Mr. Calkins is at this moment covering his face in shame and regretting the faculty’s decision to pick me as the student speaker. But before we get carried away in misunderstanding, please give me the chance to elaborate. For those of you who feel like you’re on the steeper end of the 21st century cultural references learning curve, YOLO is an acronym that stands for the phrase "You Only Live Once." Some people think it’s our generation’s equivalent of "Carpe Diem," seize the day. Suddenly, everything about questionable legality, spontaneous living, rash decisions, and bad judgment calls -- becomes clear. But let’s be honest. No matter how old or how young you are (or think you are) you’ve YOLO’ed. You married that crazy girl you went to high school with, you did jump out of that plane, you decided to write that senior paper on how much you didn’t like school anymore, and you once thought that it was a good idea to pay unearthly high tuition to send your child to this school. Here at Holland Hall, YOLO is more than just a moment. For us, it’s a lifestyle. The faculty has taught us to live like we only live once, even if they don’t use those exact words. We learned how to take Mr. Sweeney’s American Studies lectures and turn them into full-blown discussions outside of the classroom, which is where, arguably, we learned the most about the material and each other. The administration always talked about personal responsibility and role modeling, so this year, the senior girls took
something they cared about -- our uniform shirts -- and decided to push for an equality that will now affect every girl who passes through Holland Hall’s Upper School. To us, receiving a Holland Hall
being a musician or an athlete. It was learning to live like we only live once, which means that we were encouraged to be something greater than ourselves and to see how we fit into the grander scheme
“Young people are the present. We have unmatched idealism and seem to live in a zero gravity reality ... We think anything is possible. We still believe in collective action and the power of humanity. We know that we only live once. And because we only live once, we’ll scour the entire room, searching relentlessly, for that ounce of hope that lies in a small hole in a tight corner, where two walls come to meet.”
education wasn’t just about reading textbooks and working on group projects and
of things. It’s an obvious truth that who we are today — compassionate, soulful,
driven, innovative, and spontaneous — came about because of this community and the people in this room. To my fellow seniors, if you are a Holland Hall Lifer, meaning that you came to this school in kindergarten, preschool, or first grade and have never left, please stand. To the rest of my senior class, if you are a Holland Hall Lifer, meaning that no matter how long you’ve been here -- be it seven years or seven months -- your life has been changed indefinitely by the faculty who have nurtured you, classmates who have challenged you, essays that have kept health and sleep away from you, and Mr. Spencer, who knew when you were trying to play "the game," would you please stand. My dear audience, this is Holland Hall’s class of 2012. We are a class full of Lifers, redefined because all of our lives have been touched by this place. It’s a place where some of us began our Holland Hall careers by making
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Holland Hall Class of 2012 hot air balloons out of tissue paper in sixth grade; a place where Freshman Orientation nearly killed most of us and made a nature freak out of one of us: Jenny Moffett. It’s a place where every Friday Mr. Butler hands out red party hats and we have a party in the library, much to Mrs. Niver’s chagrin. It’s a place where Dr. Berglund brings peace treaty bagels the day after an intense office debate over religion versus science. It’s a place where Lily Swab, Hogan Gardner, and Ms. Baumann all dress up in fat suits and roller skate into morning meeting to foster a sense of school pride; and most importantly, it’s a place where Anish Patel can celebrate his birthday every day of the year. And actually, what a coincidence, because today is Anish Patel’s 18th birthday. So if you see him in the hall, tell him happy birthday. You see, Holland Hall believed that we would live out the spirit of YOLO. As such, this community entrusted us
with something every generation of leaders is burdened with: the future. As the crises in the world seem to grow in number and magnitude, and as economies fail and protests break out and diseases take lives and we live through what seems to be six different "end of the world" predictions, people seem to be saying more desperately these days, Young people are the future of the world. But they say it with quivering voices, saturated with doubt and unbelief, so what we young people end up hearing is: Young people will someday, maybe be the future of the world. But I wholeheartedly disagree. Young people are the present. We have unmatched idealism and seem to live in a zero gravity reality. Our short lives haven’t been interrupted by enough disappointment or pain for us to feel jaded and apathetic. We think anything is possible. We still believe in collective action and the power of humanity. We know that we only live once. And because
we only live once, we’ll scour the entire room, searching relentlessly, for that ounce of hope that lies in a small hole in a tight corner, where two walls come to meet. And we, Holland Hall’s Class of 2012 and the world’s present, not future, have done that. Collectively and individually, we have raised over $43,000 in the past three years. 80% of that amount was raised just this year. We have built pure-water wells in Africa, contributed to cystic fibrosis research, delivered milk goats to feed rural families in North Korea, helped build soccer fields in Tanzanian orphanages, saved miles of coral reefs, and made Christmas happen for underprivileged students at a local school. We’re not the future. We’re the present. And this is what it means to live once. We realize that we’ll only have one chance, one lifetime, to change lives and change the world. To any outsider, it’s evident that most of our success as global
citizens we owe to this school. An institution dedicated to us as much as we have learned to dedicate ourselves to the service of all nations and all peoples, including our own. Holland Hall has taught us -no, they have grown us -- in a way that makes us truly believe in the four-lettered word that we paint on our shirts: YOLO. The concept of YOLO, of the reality that we only live once, has been engrained in our DNA as students and as world changers of the present. YOLO isn’t just about risk-taking. It’s about knowing what you’re capable of and living by that knowledge. Steve Jobs put it best when he said, "I want to put a ding in the universe." It is my pleasure to say, we have done just that through the power of our community and the grace of our God, and we look forward to making a bigger one in the years to come. Thank you.
Class of 2012 Colleges of Choice
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Austin College
Princeton University
University of Michigan
Baylor University
Queen Margaret University U.K.
University of Missouri
Boston University
Rockhurst University
University of Nevada at Las Vegas
Brown University
Saint Louis University
University of North Carolina
DePauw University
Southern Methodist University
University of Oklahoma
Drexel University
Texas Christian University
University of Puget Sound
Elon University
Trinity University
University of Southern California
Emerson College
University of Calgary
University of Texas
George Washington University
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Tulsa
Knox College
University of Colorado
University of Utah
Middlebury College
University of Iowa
Washington University in St. Louis
New York University
University of Kansas
Oklahoma State University
University of Miami
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My Experience in Face to Faith by Grant Gebetsberger ’17
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his year, I was presented with an amazing opportunity to learn about different faiths and cultures by having video conferences with other schools around the world. This opportunity came in the form of Tony Blair’s Face to Faith program, in which adolescents throughout the world can video conference with their peers in different schools worldwide. I got the chance to video conference with three schools and talk about religion, gender roles, and other controversial topics currently being debated on the global stage. I have benefitted from the program in the sense that I now have a feeling of global citizenship, and the knowledge of other cultures and problems that exist in other places around the world.
“People on our side of the conference had stories of being in their basement, praying for stafety during a rather violent storm or tornado and being unharmed afterwards. My peers in Lebanon on the other hand had stories of war and tragedy. Learning from these personal and heartbreaking experiences is more poignant than hearing about things on the news.” Grant Gebetsberger ’17 Middle School Student
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I had a truly humbling experience during a video conference with Adma International School in Beirut, Lebanon. As we conversed about the topic of faith and religion, the question of how
where she and her mother were caught in a raid and armed men took all their belongings, and she said that she and her mother didn’t care about losing their belongings. They were alive, and material
faith can help see you through a particularly trying or difficult time in one’s life arose. People on our side of the conference had stories of being in their basement, praying for safety during a rather violent storm or tornado and being unharmed afterwards. My peers in Lebanon on the other hand had stories of war and tragedy. One person told of being at home in their village in Egypt, when all of a sudden the distinctive cracks of gunfire would become heard. Explosions rocked their home, and the glass burst from the windows. This particular person lost their father that day in the village attack which was fought between government loyalists and rebels fighting against an oppressive dictatorship. This person kept their faith close, and she remained unharmed and alive. She and her mother then fled to Lebanon, where she lives now. Another girl was caught in a similar situation
objects were taken needlessly from them that day, but through prayer and hope their precious lives were spared. This brought to light for me exactly how hard it is living in an unstable place like some parts of the Middle East, and how easy my life, and the life of most of my friends and family have it here in the United States. The trials and tribulations some of us had highlighted in our stories as responses to that particular question about faith were nothing compared to our peers and many of the people in some war ravaged parts of the Middle East. Yet, they are astoundingly strong and resilient despite great loss of loved ones and precious belongings. I also found it so amazing how these people maintained their positive outlook on life, looking ahead at the future rather than dwelling upon the past. Learning from these personal, and heartbreaking experiences is more poignant
than hearing about things on the news. This is probably the most valuable, and cherished lesson that I will take away from this program. We also discussed the topic of the role of women in society, and more particularly the Episcopal institution with The Cathedral School in Cardiff, Wales. Right now it is a highly debated topic in England, whether or not women should be able to serve as bishops in the church. We had a discussion about equality and rights with the people in Wales, and we seemed to come to a consensus. Women should be able to do all the jobs that men can. Women and men serve alongside each other in combat as soldiers, and they contribute to society just as much as men do. This isn’t exactly a surprise; I think that it’s safe to say this would be the opinion of most people here in the United
“... some of the opinions that we find basic may not be perceived that way all over the world.” Grant Gebetsberger ’17 Middle School Student
States. What was surprising to me was that someone in the class in Wales said that most people there don’t have the same opinions that we do. In fact, he said most people in their community were opposed to having women as bishops in their church. It’s another interesting insight I’ve gained from this experience, a stark contrast from what I would consider to be the norm in the United States. After all, the head bishop of the Episcopal institution here is in fact a woman. This is just another way that I have learned from this program, realizing that some of the opinions that we find basic may not be perceived that way all over the world. This has been a great learning experience, and I hope to see this program grow because I know that I have taken away valuable lessons and expanded my cultural knowledge through Face to Faith. I want others to be able to have the humbling learning experiences that I have had through this program .
FLIPPED World religions Unit in sixth grade By Roberta Wasserman ’18
“It was cool to study five of our world’s religions, and then get to go see their places of worship,” said Noa Schumann after thinking back to the sixth grade world religions unit. This quote basically says it all! All of the sixth graders studied five religions, and then in a span of two days, we all visited the places of worship for each religion. In our world religions unit, our social studies teacher, Mr. Sharp, decided to try out a flipped classroom. He posted videos on YouTube discussing the religions and the students took notes. “I thought one of the strengths on teaching this way was that you could pause the video if you didn’t catch what Mr. Sharp said,” said Noa Schumann. Many of my classmates agreed that this way of teaching and this unit should be done again. We studied five of the main religions in our world today: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. In Hinduism we learned about the multiple gods they have and in Buddhism we learned about the middle way and the man who started it all, Siddhartha Gautama, who came to be known as the Buddha. Also, in both of these religions, there is karma which is basically what goes around comes around. In Judaism we learned about the holy book called the TaNaKh which contains 613 laws, or mitzvoth, that the Jews follow. In Christianity we learned about the life and story of Jesus Christ who began the religion. In Islam, we learned about Muhammad who founded Islam and the Kaaba in Mecca which is the holiest place for Muslims. One of my classmates said, “It was cool to get a variety of information on each religion.” To make the world religions unit even more fun, we got to take a field trip to a house of worship in Tulsa for each religion. We went to the Hindu Temple of Greater Tulsa which had beautiful statues of some of their most important gods. We then went to the Tam Bao Buddhist Temple which had a huge statue of Buddha that all of my classmates thought was amazing. Next, we took a trip to B’nai Emunah Synagogue where we got to see one of their most sacred texts, the Torah. After the synagogue we went to Holy Family Cathedral which had the prettiest stain glass windows ever. Lastly, we went to Masjid Al Salam at the the Islamic Society of Tulsa. They had many beautiful prayer halls that the Muslims would use. “I enjoyed being able to see every house of worship and how detailed they were,” said Noa Schumann. As I studied these five religions, I learned that they have many things in common. Before this unit, the only religion I could explain was my own. But now, thanks to Mr. Sharp, I am able to write an article explaining five of them. HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE
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School News
Holland Hall Senior Awarded 2012 Coca-Cola College Scholarship
Holland Hall Fifth Graders Show Off Engineering Skills, Place in Top Three for Each Division
Holland Hall senior and Coca-Cola Scholar Jenny Carmichael has been named one of 52 finalists nationwide to win a four-year college scholarship of $20,000 from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Carmichael will attend the University of Oklahoma this fall.
Holland Hall fifth graders showed off their projects at the Tulsa Engineering Fair at Tulsa Technology Center on Friday, April 13 and placed in the top three for each division entered. The engineering challenge showcases various projects from paper airplanes to tooth pick bridges to machines that fold paper. Results: Ping Pong Ball Launcher: 3rd Place: Blake Dieterlen and Walker Herndon; Wacky Wonders: 1st Place: Matthew Stolper, Alex Richards, and Robert Ragland, 2nd Place: Alec Cooper; Rubber Band Powered Car: 1st Place: Leah Walker and Emily Milton, 2nd Place: Ethan Atwood and Ryan Martinez; Paper Airplane Distance: 3rd Place: Alex Booker; Paper Airplane Duration: 5.69 seconds 1st Place: William Martucci, 5.07 seconds 2nd Place: Luke Sorrel.
Holland Hall Hosts French Students from La Providence French students from La Providence spent two weeks at Holland Hall staying with their American correspondents’ families. The students experienced what was like to attend classes, eat American food, and visited local places of interest such as the Oklahoma History Center and Pops in Oklahoma City. The French students from La Providence in Amiens, France stayed through April 28.
Water! Air! Brown! Green! Kindergartners Begin Composting On April 20, the City of Tulsa and Shikoba Recycling presented each kindergarten classes their own compost bins plus a box of worms, and taught the students about the purpose, the process and the production of composting. The classes will be able to dispose any fruits and vegetables leftover from lunches into the bins.
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Students Volunteer in the Community The Holland Hall Upper School Spanish VI Class spent time at Kendall Whittier Elementary creating valentines and visiting with the students. The Upper School class volunteers in the community every A-Day from about 8:30 until 10 a.m. visiting Kendall Whittier as well as San Miguel School and the OU clinic.
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Fourth Grade Living Museum Brings Learning to Life
Third Grade Oklahoma Unit includes Oklahoma History Day and Oklahoma Celebration and Land Run Third graders were visited by Sky Shivers, an Oklahoma History Storyteller. Later, students participated in pioneer activities, games, and made crafts. Students displayed their Oklahoma research and projects in an Oklahoma Museum for students and parents to visit. A celebration of pioneer dances and songs was performed in the Primary School gym followed by a reenactment of a land run on the third grade playground. After the land run, students filed their claims at the land office. Families concluded the day with a picnic on their claim.
The 4th grade Living Museum is a culminating cross-curricular project where biographies come to life! The students choose a chapter book about an important individual that inspires or intrigues them. Each student reads their chapter book, chooses an alternative text featuring this individual, and also finds an internet site or multimedia source to finish up their notetaking and research portion of the project. The students then created a speech as if they were the individual that they studied, dresses up as this person, and “comes to life” during our living museum. Each of the four homeroom groups performed for their parents while the other classes created a silent film on the iPads using the “Film Director” app. From oral presentations, to informative posters lining the hallways, to entertaining silent films … the Living Museum has it all!
Director of College Counseling to Retire
Holland Hall Hosts Community-wide Speaker Series Featuring Dr. Wendy Mogel Holland Hall and the Holland Hall Parents’ Association hosted a communitywide Speaker Series featuring internationally acclaimed clinical psychologist and parenting book author Dr. Wendy Mogel on March 13. In her presentation, Dr. Mogel distilled the wisdom of the Torah, the Talmud, and important Jewish teachings, as well as contemporary psychological insights to point the way to raising self-reliant, compassionate and ethical children. The event was free and open to the public with a book signing afterwards.
Kathy Housh has announced she will retire as Director of College Counseling at the end of this school year. She has been with Holland Hall since 2003. During her tenure, Kathy has enhanced the College Counseling department with new initiatives such as summer boot camp for seniors, freshman and sophomore parent nights, PLAN tests for freshman, and Deans’ Night, an annual program that brings in deans of admission from various universities such as Rice, Stanford and University of North Carolina. The school is grateful to her and wishes her a retirement filled with travels, grandkids and leisure. Brent Casey has agreed to serve as Interim Director of College Counseling. Brent has served as College Counselor for the past six years.
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In Our Own Backyard The Tulsa Downtown Studies
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It’s 10 a.m. on Friday, April 20, and a group of seventh grade Holland Hall students are tagging along behind Peter Mayo, owner of the Brady Theater, as he points out the renovations made by Tulsa’s most famous architect, Bruce Goff, and recounts stories of Caruso’s ghost visiting the Brady. At the same time, another group of seventh graders is doing research with special collections librarians at OSU/ Tulsa on the Tulsa Race Riot and Route 66. A third group is interviewing Wayne
McCombs, the author of Baseball in Tulsa, who is explaining that Oneok Field is actually the seventh baseball park that has been built in downtown. The final two groups of Holland Hall seventh graders are meeting with Derek Lee, learning how the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture has helped save some of Tulsa’s most historically important buildings. All this is happening at the same time on just one of the five Fridays the seventh grade students are spending downtown as part of our trimester-long project called Downtown Tulsa Studies. In recent years, we had each spent a week at the Masters School in New York at the Teaching for Experience Workshop. TFE is a week-long total immersion into experienced-based learning designed to share with faculty the principles of CITYTerm, a program where students from schools across the United States, including Holland Hall, spend a semester with New York City as their classroom. David Dunbar, the program’s founder, is fond of modifying Aldous Huxley’s quote, “History, like experience, is not what happens to you; it is what you DO with what happens to you.” By the time we returned from New York, we were so inspired by this vision of experience-based learning that we decided why not Tulsa? Yes, through CITYterm, David Dunbar was working with juniors and seniors in high school, but, hey, we had 65 enthusiastic, committed seventh graders. We weren’t just going to teach Tulsa history through reading about oil barons, and race horses, and art deco, our students were going to interview experts, touch the
buildings, and discover other tangible evidence of the people and events that shaped Tulsa. We wanted our students to be actively engaged in “doing history” and, as with the CITYterm program, to have this experience directly involve many academic disciplines.
What we created was a program with 65 students engaged in 65 different research projects in the downtown area. Each social studies section was assigned a different area — one in Brady, one in Greenwood, two in the business center of downtown, and one more with sites along old Route 66. In January and February we spent Fridays researching the individual and group projects so that
when we finally traveled downtown in March our students would be ready to continue their explorations. On our first Friday downtown, students constructed photographic essays, and on the next four Fridays they met with architects, research librarians, city councilors, business owners, writers and seniors. Though we hoped they would learn much more than they had ever known before about the city where they and their parents lived, we had no idea exactly what they would uncover in this first year. We did not know our students would interview Sam Brenner, whose clothing store is the last original tenant of the Philtower and who at 83 still shows up for work each day. We did not know that Tommy LoVoi would wind up doing original research on The Tulsa Black Oilers a baseball team in the early decades of the twentieth century that was connected with the Negro Leagues. Even Wayne McCombs and the Tulsa Drillers were excited to find out about the details that Tommy uncovered. We did not know that Jack Crawford would uncover details about the owner of the African-American newspaper the Tulsa Star who tried to stop the Tulsa Race Riot and was then forced to flee town when he was accused of helping to incite the riot. And until Kat Stewart discovered from reading an article in This Land, we did not know that the first promoters of Rock ’n Roll concerts at Cain’s Ballroom were former Holland Hall students. We also did not know that ten Holland Hall teachers would devote all or part of
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five Fridays to exploring Downtown Tulsa with seventh grade students. “I learned so much about Tulsa,” said Eve Munoz, and I’m sure the same was true for all of us as we created this program from scratch and found ways for each academic discipline to be directly involved. Candace Matthews, the seventh grade math teacher, discovered a computer program that would allow students to build computer models of the same buildings they were studying. And afterwards student Iain Kazmierczak took his Google SketchUp computer model to Fab Lab in Tulsa where he used a 3-D laser printer to build a scale model of the Tulsa Union Depot. We made many other discoveries during our five Fridays. We explored John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park across from Oneok Field and the Tower of Reconciliation designed by Ed Dwight the first African-American astronaut. We discovered the sandboxes in the Fire Alarm buildings used by decades of Tulsa firemen to “As Holland Hall continues throw sand on their overheated equipment. We explored the tunnels that link many downtown to be a school devoted to buildings and learned that the sculpture Artificial Cloud stands on the exact border between what understanding the world we was once white and black Tulsa. We were amazed at the new arts buildings being completed in live in through investing in the Brady District and found out that Mary Beth Babcock, who showed us around Dwelling Spaces had been voted programs like the Tony Blair Oklahoman of the Year. We also learned that depot does not rhyme Faith Foundation’s Face to Faith with not and that even though there was pervasive segregation in Tulsa in 1929 when Waite Phillips built the Philtower, that the letters WP on Project, we have also learned every doorknob do not, as one seventh grade student suggested, stand for white people. And perhaps, most importantly, we were reminded that this year that it is equally we live in an amazing city with a rich and sometimes painful past, and a bright future. All involved know more about what the city has to offer important to understand who we and what they can bring to their community. We learned that we are part of a larger community with many people willing to donate their time and are, what makes us unique as talent to make an experience like this one possible.
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As Holland Hall continues to be a school devoted to understanding the world we live in through investing in programs like the Tony Blair Faith Foundation’s Face to Faith Project, we have also learned this year that it is equally important to understand who we are, what makes us unique as well as the same, and what it means to be citizens of Tulsa, Oklahoma as well as citizens of the world.
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Chaplain’s Corner
to die ... a time to tear down and a time to build ... a time to weep and a time to laugh ... a time to keep, and a time to throw away ... a time to be silent and a time to speak.”
The Rev. Bert Bibens
In our own experiences, we might add that there is a time to study and a time to play ... a time to sing and a time to pray ... a time to disagree and a time to work together ... a time to plan and a time to take action ... a time to begin our school years, and a time to graduate and move on to our next chapter.
Primary and Middle School Chaplain
At our annual Baccalaureate service, the graduating seniors heard a very famous passage read from the Book of Ecclesiastes, about how there is a “time for everything” and a “season for every purpose under heaven.” I don’t know about you, but my notion of the seasons is pretty mixed up right now! The weather around here has been topsy-turvy, to say the least for the last couple of years. Everything from a two-foot snowfall to near desert conditions in the summer ...70 degree days in January and 90 degree days in May. Even Oklahoma weather isn’t supposed to be this unpredictable! But, this Bible verse is talking about the seasons of our lives ... not the weather patterns. Just like the verses tell us, there is “a time to be born, and a time
As an educator and chaplain, this time of year is always bittersweet. I’m glad to see former students being successful and reaching for their dreams, but I get a little misty, wondering when our paths might cross again. I know other teachers feel the same, and of course, parents have those thoughts, too. We pray that lessons learned will translate into a meaningful college experience, a happy and prosperous career, and a joyful life full of love and beautiful moments. The one thing no one ever told me (and I assume I’m not alone in this) is that when you graduate from high school,
Commencement
you feel ten feet tall ... you’ve come a long way since your freshman year, and you wouldn’t go back to that point for anything! But, then at college you are a freshman again ... back to the bottom of the food chain. And you no more than work your way back up that ladder to “senior”, and at your first job, they treat you like a “freshman” again. What’s more, you’ll struggle with those feelings of inadequacy and inexperience every time you take a new job ... or get married ... or move to a new neighborhood or town. That dreaded feeling of being the newbie will essentially follow you for your whole life. But, instead of that being bad news, it’s just the way life is. That’s why, back at Holland Hall, we kept talking about being “lifelong learners”. I really think that’s the way God intends for us to live our lives ... constantly trying something new ... risking a great deal to perhaps gain a great deal ... offering ourselves in service, though there are very few guarantees that others will honor us for our effort. There is definitely a time for everything. I pray that your summer (and your life) will be an endless string of valuable moments.
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Development News Schureman Circle: Evening of the Arts Donor Recognition Event Members of the Schureman Circle Giving Society were honored at a party held in the Holliman Gallery on April 12, 2012. Schureman Circle members are those dedicated parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the school who give $1,000 or more in a fiscal year to the Holland Hall Annual Fund. Chief Administrative Officer Richard Hart welcomed guests and thanked them for their generous support of Holland Hall. Director of Institutional Advancement Brad Shelley recognized 2011-2012 Annual Fund volunteers Carolyn Hughes, Annie Brady and Beth Lieser Godard ’86 for their efforts in leading a record-breaking campaign that raised more than $1.34 million for the Annual Fund. The evening showcased special arts performances by Holland Hall students in all three divisions.
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1. Shannon Bair, Patty Lawson ’81 and Lesley Bumgarner 2. Annual Fund Co-Chairs Carolyn Hughes and Annie Brady 3. Third Grade Class Performs “Haul Away Joe” 4. Ken Busby ’85, Robin Flint Ballenger ’63, Joan Flint and Richard Hart 5. Brad Shelley and Beth Lieser Goddard ’86 6. Upper String String Quartet Perform “Rondino”
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Brent Casey — College Counselor and 11th Grade Dean “I give to the Holland Hall Annual Fund because I can’t imagine not giving. For me, it’s an expression of giving back to the very thing that enriches my own life in so many ways. At the core, we’re here for the students. We’re here because of the students. If you agree, please consider giving -- even a small donation. It’s our way of letting the students know, ’Hey, I believe in you’.”
Annual Fund Surpasses Goal Supporters of the Holland Hall Annual Fund surpassed the $1.2 million fundraising goal for the year and raised more than $1.34 million. The Annual Fund is the school’s most important fundraiser, supporting everything from faculty salaries and college counseling to arts funding, athletic programs, financial aid and many unique learning experiences for students and teachers. Thanks go to 2011-2012 Annual Fund Chairs: Parent Co-Chairs: Annie Brady and Carolyn Hughes
Winning a FREE dress day and an ice cream party
The second grade class won the Grade Challenge this year with a record setting 94% parent participation. The students were rewarded a FREE dress day on Friday, May 11 and enjoyed creating ice cream sundaes with their parents.
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Grandparent Co-Chairs: Bob & Roxana Lorton and Tom & Sally Hughes Alumni Chair: Beth Lieser Goddard ’86 The Holland Hall Annual Fund was established in 1966 by the Board of Trustees in order to balance the operating budget and manage rising tuition costs. The 1967 annual report published a total of 77 donors giving a total of $69,138.
A Tulsa Tradition The 52nd Holland Hall Book Fair kicked off with more than 175 people attending the Preview Party on February 24 and 2,500 people from all over the Tulsa region attending the annual community event on February 25, 2012. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, the event raised nearly $40,000 for the school. 1
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Annual Fund DreamBIG Lip Dub Video The Holland Hall all-school lip dub, filmed on a sunny day in February, had more than 100 Holland Hall students, faculty, staff and parents in attendance. The video was a team effort by Annual Fund parent co-chairs, Annie Brady and Carolyn Hughes, Holland Hall parent and video producer Aaron Anderson, student captain Caroline Dickman ’14 and the IA Office staff. If you haven’t had a chance to see the video, scan the QR code below with your smart phone to watch or visit the school’s YouTube channel — youtube.com/hollandhall. Download the free mobile app and scan the QR code with your smart phone to watch the Lip Dub Video!
Participation Percentages Trustees:........................................ 100% Faculty & Staff:.............................. 97% Parents:........................................... 68% Grandparents:................................ 13% Alumni:........................................... 15% Parents of Alumni:....................... 14%
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Development News
From left, Martin and Shirley Brody, Kenny Brody and Frank Ward made the announcement on May 16, 2012 to the Holland Hall faculty/staff at the All Saints’ Chapel on the Holland Hall campus.
Holland Hall Announces $1 Million Gift Benefiting Financial Aid Endowment Holland Hall is excited to announce a One Million Dollar gift from alumnus Mr. Kenny Brody ’88 to its financial aid endowment program. This gift will be available on the basis of need to new and existing students, grades K-12. “This generous gift is extremely inspiring,” said Richard Hart, Holland Hall’s Chief Administrative Officer. “It will provide great opportunity for dedicated students, who, for financial reasons, would otherwise be prohibited from attending Holland Hall.” Through this $1,000,000 gift, alumnus Kenny Brody is establishing the Frank and Betty Ward Financial Aid Endowment, in honor of long-time former Holland
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Hall faculty member Frank Ward and his late wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Ward, beloved former Holland Hall Primary School teaching assistant. Mr. Brody, son of Martin and Shirley Brody, attended Holland Hall starting in 8th grade as a beneficiary of the financial aid program. He said regarding the gift: “I am a firm believer in the benefits of excellent education, and my experience at Holland Hall was very influential on me. The education, values and life lessons I acquired at Holland Hall have been instrumental in providing me with opportunity. I now hope to give dedicated young people the chance to attend Holland Hall in the same fashion that I did and
Holland Hall Announces Major Gift Benefiting Athletic Facilities
will provide immediate benefits not just for our football teams, but also for our soccer teams, other outdoor athletic teams, and physical education classes for all grades.”
Holland Hall is proud to announce a $905,000 major gift from the Hardesty Family Foundation for the installation of an artificial field turf and renovation of the façade and signage of the school’s stadium bleachers. The stadium will be renamed Hardesty Field.
The project will begin the first of May 2012 with completion scheduled for the first of August 2012. The school has contracted with Hellas Construction Company from Austin, Texas to install the turf. This project is part of the school’s master plan.
“Without question, this major gift will have an outstanding impact on Holland Hall and its students,” said Richard Hart, Chief Administrative Officer. “The new field turf and stadium renovations made possible by the Hardesty Family Foundation
“We at Hardesty Family Foundation, Inc. support the Holland Hall athletic project because of our love for education and literacy,” said Michelle Hardesty, Executive Director of the Hardesty Family Foundation, Inc. “It is our primary mission to partner with Tulsa
at the same time honor Mr. and Mrs. Ward. I want to recognize their dedication as educators, much more of which is needed throughout schools nationwide.” “The Frank and Betty Ward Family is honored, inspired and motivated by this most significant gift from Kenny Brody to the Holland Hall scholarship fund,” said Frank Ward. “Kenny’s gift is even more significant because it is designed to be long-lasting, and will therefore benefit many children in the future. Children receiving these scholarships will enjoy working with a dedicated Holland Hall faculty that recognizes organizations that promote the wellbeing of our youth. We value the youth of today as the promise of the future. It is through complete personal development of community service, family, education, health and fitness that children thrive. We believe that Holland Hall does a superior job in all of these areas in formulating our youth to pave the way for our city’s future.” The Hardesty Family Foundation, Inc. has been a supporter of Holland Hall’s financial aid program in the past and hope that this project will serve as an
and develops the very best in Holland Hall students. These future scholarships, combined with a caring Holland Hall faculty, will make a significant difference in the lives of many children!” Holland Hall offers up to $1,800,000 per year in need-based financial aid to students in grades K-12. “This gift will strengthen one of Holland Hall’s strategic focuses, which is to provide a financial aid program that enables a socio-economically diverse student body,” said Richard Hart. “The future is very bright for Holland Hall and its students.”
Hardesty Family Foundation Director, Michelle Hardesty, her father, Roger, and Charlie Brown with Mr. Hardesty's World War II plane
impetus for other future campus advancements. Established in 2005 by F. Roger Hardesty and his wife Donna J. Hardesty, the foundation provides support for nonprofit organizations and addresses a broad spectrum of issues and problems in Tulsa and the surrounding areas. “We look forward to working with the Hardesty Family Foundation,” said Richard Hart.
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Sponsored by the Tulsa World, the Holland Hall Golf Tournament was held at The Golf Club of Oklahoma on Monday, May 14. One hundred forty-two golfers consisting of alumni, parents and friends of Holland Hall attended this spring event, raising more than $17,000 benefiting the school’s overall operating budget.
Keith Goddard ’87, Bobby Lorton ’87, Scott Dickman and Neal Zahn
The team of Gene Jackson, Herb Bennett, Brad Watts and David Whitaker won the 2012 Championship by shooting 55 under par. Runner-up was the team of Jerry Ostroski, J.R. Rollo, Tom Wilson and Bill Bunting shooting 56 under par. Thank you to all our corporate sponsors who made this event possible. Brian Thompson, Phil Muir, Andrew Allen ’77, Scott Allen ’05
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Teachers
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Inspire Holland Hall alumni bring passion, innovation and creativity to their classrooms.
Tell us why you have chosen your subject/grade/field? I always loved the natural world, John Bennett ’70 math, the sciences, and the way they are all inter-connected. I liked physMath/Science Teacher ics in high school and in college I Holland Hall became interested in Geology. We live in an amazing natural world. It is incredibly intricate and orderly and What led you to become a logical. I was inspired by good teachteacher? ers in high school and college, and Growing up, I had lots of experience wanted to instill that kind of interest in the business and construction in others. fields. I didn't go off to college to become a teacher, but I took a class What are the most rewarding in child psychology one semester aspects of your profession? and couldn't get teaching out of my When you help a kid struggle mind after that. So I switched gears through some topic until he/she away from Business and Geology, finally masters it, that is rewarding. and started down that path. Teaching When a nervous kid keeps his comis what I fell in love with. I wasn't posure in a tight ballgame and makes sure I could afford to teach, and I a big play, that is huge to me. When had to supplement our income for a kid makes a bad decision, takes many years to stay in the profession, responsibility for it and learns from but it is a calling for many of us. It is it, then I think that is a significant not a job. event in the big scheme of things. 22
What do you find to be the most challenging part of your job? The world that our kids experience is getting further and further from the natural world in which we evolved. Every year our students are less in touch with the outdoors, the realities of the natural world, and how the natural laws impact us daily. And now, more than ever before, they need to understand how the earth systems are able to support all of us and how to keep those systems healthy and able to do that. In an era where Science and Math are playing an ever-increasing role in our lives, most Americans are less inclined to work at understanding them. I can't see much good that can come from a generation of kids who may not understand how our earth systems and laws work or who aren't able to make good decisions about the validity of scientific research.
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How would your students describe your teaching style? I swore a long time ago to try to make every topic relevant, to show kids where and how the material is used in the real world. I hope they will tell you that I did that for them and did it in an interesting way. Science students should get their hands on Science and get a feel for it. I bore easily, so jazzing up the classroom is high on my list. Ask them about the Physics bus-ride. How did your Holland Hall experience shape you and prepare you for life? I grew up in an east-side neighborhood in Tulsa where many kids were not headed for college. My horizons and experiences were pretty limited. Attending the Upper School in the 60's put me in touch with a world that was far bigger and more complicated than I expected it to be. It put me in a position to explore my own beliefs and discover my talents. I am thankful for that, and even more grateful for what my three sons each experienced here as they moved through all 12 grades. The opportunities that opened up for them, as a result, were priceless to me. That was worth the whole ride. Can you tell me about some of your favorite memories from Holland Hall? I went to a reunion last week and saw several "kids" I taught long ago, many of them with prematurely gray hair. Each one brought back a flood of memories as I moved around the room. The best memories are private ones about certain kids as they faced tough situations or had unseen triumphs. You make unexpected connections with some kids that last a long time, and I love keeping up with what they are doing as young adults. Each time I see an alumni, a new favorite memory pops into my mind. What advice would you share with current Holland Hall students who wish to become a teacher? It's a tough gig if you are not sold out to it. There are lots of rewards, but significant sacrifices too. You have to love kids, love what you teach, and find a mentor to give you a good start. It helps if you know how to fix your own car and garbage disposal.
What are the most rewarding aspects of your profession? Getting people interested in STEM careers and increasing scientific literacy. What do you find to be the most challenging part of your job? I still miss teaching high school at Holland Hall. There is just something magical about the students, the teachers, and the supportive environment that fosters greatness. Also, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Ironically enough my job depends on how much I write, so it has been a great challenge for me to build up my writing muscles. How would your students describe your teaching style? Hopefully student-centered, approachable and meaningful.
Jennifer Chiu ’96 Professor university of virginia What led you to become a teacher? My mother, my family and my experience at Holland Hall all led to me becoming a teacher. I remember sitting in a coffee shop in college wondering what I should do with my life and realizing that I can have the most impact on society by educating the next generation of citizens. Tell us why you have chosen your subject/grade/field? I am still a huge nerd (thanks to my wonderful teachers at HH). I love science, math, and engineering. I love playing videogames, I love designing both things and experiences, and I love teaching. Being a professor at the University of Virginia enables me to put all of these interests together. I get to develop educational technologies (such as conducting science experiments with a Kinect), educational programs and curricula, test them out in classrooms across the country, and research how students learn. In my classes, I get to go out and do water quality experiments with science majors who are interested in becoming science teachers, and conduct projects with graduate students such as developing 3D printers to put into K-12 classrooms.
How did your Holland Hall experience shape you and prepare you for life? This is an extremely hard question to answer, since I credit most everything to my family and Holland Hall. Overall, the environment and teachers at HH both inspired me to go out and change the world while simultaneously giving me the tools to make it happen. To name a few specifics, I was extremely well prepared for college with the modular schedule. I try to exercise everyday and add a bit of creativity to my life due to the focus on academics, arts, and athletics. Can you tell me about some of your favorite memories from Holland Hall? There are really too many to describe since I was there as a student from 2nd grade and then came back to teach. Many of my favorite memories were in Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Beck’s math classes as a student, struggling for days on really difficult problem sets. Going and observing the pond with Mr. O’Halloran, or having some crazy biology discussion with Mr. Gardner. As a teacher, some of my favorite memories were the junkyard AP physics challenges as well as the epic AP Physics vs. Geology Volcano Rescue Challenge. What advice would you share with current Holland Hall students who wish to become a teacher? The world needs great teachers. Get out there and make a difference. In my very biased opinion it is the most rewarding profession. You get to design learning experiences that shape and inspire people their entire lives.
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Byron Wolfe ’85 Professor University of California, Chicago
What are the most rewarding aspects of your profession? Developing relationships with students and hearing from them as they move through life and careers.
What do you find to be the most challenging part of your job? Bridging the gap between my own creative practice and teaching students in fundamentals classes hasn’t always been easy, but teaching has been — unexpectedly — one of the most powerful
What led you to become a teacher? My path to teaching wasn’t direct, and I never really set out for a career in education. Even while at Holland Hall, I had a broad range of interests. Choosing a major in college was so difficult for me that I sought out a university that allowed me to make up “Like all professions, one that was a combination of anthropology and biology — knowing all the becoming an effective time that I was passionate enough about doing something with photography teacher takes effort and that it was a distant goal. Eventually, it became evident to me that I was excited by new ideas and in finding ways to plenty of time. When connect thoughts and experiences and communicate them in ways that were something doesn’t come often unconventional and unexpected. I reasoned that being an artist and easily, find ways to practice. photographer would give me license to explore and navigate through many If you practice something, different disciplines. Getting a Master’s of Fine Arts is the terminal degree for you will always get better.” artists, and it typically leads to teaching positions. Before teaching full-time, I found that working with students Byron Wolfe ’85 seemed to be a good fit for combining my different ambitions and interests. For the most part, that has turned out to be the case. forces in shaping how I think and talk about my creative pursuits. Working Tell us why you have chosen your with students has helped me learn to subject/grade/field? quickly identify and articulate subtle A few years ago I had my class interdifferences between pictures, ideas, and view a local photographer and educator arguments, and to understand the differwho was in his 90’s. One student asked ent messages they communicate. It has him why he chose his career. His answer also taught me how to excite and inspire was that he didn’t have a choice — it with open-ended questions that can be chose him and simply he had to do it. filled with possibility and opportunity. I think that’s about right. I didn’t really Ultimately, teaching and mentoring prochoose to be an artist — I sort of vide unwitting collaborators that have always thought I was, and knew that I helped me to identify personal lines of was happiest when I was making some- inquiry and ways to work through my thing. The path from graduate school own creative endeavors. to teaching in higher education is pretty well established, so it’s what I followed. It would be disingenuous for me to not mention what has become the single
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most challenging part of teaching. I work at a public university in California, and as in most states, funding has been significantly reduced in the last decade. There is no sign of reversal in the coming years. As a consequence, tuition costs have skyrocketed. Even then, the resources necessary to be reasonably effective in education (people, time) are largely gone or severely diminished. The majority attitude that a well-educated and thoughtful populace is not in the best interest of every citizen is unprecedented in my lifetime. The results are devastating. Without question, the most challenging part of my job is a lack of financial support for public education, as well as the freshly minted attitude that public education is no longer a shared responsibility. How would your students describe your teaching style? I’ve asked a former student to respond directly to this question: “Byron Wolfe has a personable teaching style, approachable and understanding. One of his best qualities is his patience to explain a technique or new photographic skill. Great teachers inspire students to learn and if the teacher is passionate about their work it is easily detectable and that is what makes Byron a great teacher.” — Santy Gray, CSU Chico How did your Holland Hall experience shape you and prepare you for life? It’s hard to know what specific experiences in Holland Hall were instrumental in my life. More than anything, I think Holland Hall’s open structure and unusual modular schedule helped me to learn how to deal with (and enjoy) ambiguity and the unknown. I think it also was an environment that nurtured broad development in all areas so that I was “whole-brained.” Moreover, it provided a personal (non-industrialized) approach to education with peers and teachers that helped me to develop confidence in my ability to succeed. Perhaps most importantly, my time at Holland Hall didn’t diminish my sense that I was, or had the potential, to be creative. There is a commonly held belief that innovative thinking, creativity, and problem-solving are inherent, natural talents, but I think they’re more
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akin to skills that can be developed and strengthened. If you’re ever been convinced by teachers or parents that you don’t have the capacity to do something unusual and innovative — or that such things are unimportant — then those attitudes are likely to become self-fulfilling. Looking back, I think there was an expectation at Holland Hall that creativity and high standards were the norm. I now know that expectation is rare. Can you tell me about some of your favorite memories from Holland Hall? I have fond memories of the many hours I spent on the basketball court and in the commons. I smile when I think of Tom Clark’s “B-team bomb squad.” Our enthusiasm carried off the court for a singing group called the Three Mile Mutants. Most of the songs (penned by Jeff Byers ’84 and Dan Jasica ’84) featured faculty prominently in the lyrics. I also spent a lot of time in the Art Studio with Eleanor Carmack and many other fellow students. And in my senior year, Gene Aker and I used to drive around chasing clouds that we’d photograph. I’m still doing that in one way or another. I don’t have any desire to be a teenager again, but I’ve come to understand that my Holland Hall experience was privileged, and I value it more than ever. What advice would you share with current Holland Hall students who wish to be come a teacher? I don’t know of anyone who takes to all aspects of teaching naturally. Like all professions, becoming an effective teacher takes effort and plenty of time. When something doesn’t come easily, find ways to practice. If you practice something, you will always get better. I think that mentors at every stage of a career are important and worth seeking out. I’d also suggest that effective teaching is as much about working with people and building personal relationships as it is about disciplines or ideas. I’d encourage aspiring teachers to become “T-shaped” people with expertise and depth in a specific area, but also develop breadth of interests across disciplines. Teaching demands that one continually practice the skill of communicating with students and colleagues on their terms, not yours’.
Alumni Teaching at Holland Hall Greg Spencer ’99, Tag Gross ’87, Henry Finch ’76, John Bennett ’70, Justin Butler ’04, Janice Moore ’72, Blake Martin ’07, Brian Wilson ’79 (Not pictured Whitney Schmidt ’99)
“I returned to Holland Hall because of the wonderful community. The way the teachers, parents and students work together is incredible. I have so enjoyed returning and working with my old teachers and getting to know the new ones! I am so glad to be back at Holland Hall, and look forward to another year here.” — Blake Martin ’07, Primary School Teaching Assistant “I appreciate very much the autonomy I feel here to stretch and try new things, and I feel a real bond with colleagues and students. I feel a real purpose, and it is a joy to come to work!” — Janice Moore ’72, Middle School Foreign Language “The teachers, coaches and environment were instrumental in building the foundation of what motivates and defines who I am; I had to take advantage of the opportunity to do that for someone else.” — Justin Butler ’04, Middle School Teaching Assistant, Coach “I returned to Holland Hall because I remember it as a special place and had such great memories from my days as a student. I enjoy working here because the kids work very hard and want to do their best at everything. It also has a special feel at Holland Hall where you are truly a part of a community.” — Tag Gross ’87, Upper School English Teacher, Coach “Besides the regular, high-energy interaction with students in the classroom, I relish the unscheduled mods, when I can get together with students and colleagues one-on-one and discuss matters on a micro-level.” — Brian Wilson ’79, Upper School English Teacher
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decide to be a Spanish teacher. What are the most rewarding aspects of your profession? Jennifer White ’89 I love my job; I look forward to coming Spanish Teacher to school each day. Pembroke Hill I enjoy getting to know my students, seeing their successes and supporting them What led you to become a teacher? through difficult times. At the end of As a young child, my favorite thing every day, I always have a sense of to do was to assemble my friends (or accomplishment and pride. At the end stuffed animals if necessary) in an imag- of each year, I am sad to see students inary classroom setting. I, of course, go, but I look forward to beginning was the teacher. Naturally “bossy,” my each academic school year with a fresh mother preferred to describe me as an slate! Not many professions offer this “idea person” — someone who always opportunity every year! “took charge.” As I got older, I realized that I truly enjoyed helping others learn, What do you find to be the most I always loved being a student, and I challenging part of your job? never wanted to miss a day of school. I would say that the never ending fast So, it seemed natural to me to go into pace of teaching in Middle School can teaching! be overwhelming at times. It is crucial to stay energetic and attentive or you Tell us why you have chosen your quickly fall behind and the kids know it! subject/grade/field? Some days, you have to force the good When I first decided to pursue a career mood, put on a smile, and carry on no in education, I was absolutely positive matter what else is going on. that I wanted to teach high school level. I had a preconceived notion that older How would your students describe students would be more mature, more your teaching style? academically challengeable, and thus I recently did an anonymous survey of more interesting to teach. In 1995, I my students. Here is a summary of what was offered a position at Pembroke Hill they said: “Mrs. White is fair, consistent, School, which required that I teach 3 and challenging. She expects us to work sections of middle school along with 2 hard and do our best, but she is always sections of upper school. I am grateful there to help us when we don’t underthat I accepted the position, as I quickly stand something. Her class is really fun; discovered a true passion for the middle she seems to really care about us. And, school students while also realizing the she loves teaching!” error in my aforementioned thinking. I immediately recognized the power I had In a foreign language classroom, things to influence each and every student that are always active. On a daily basis, my came through my room. In a matter of students are participating in activities months, I saw tremendous personal as that try to mimic real life situations; they well as academic change and growth in are creating dialogs or role-plays, playmy students. I grew to love the energy, ing games, making videos, working on excitement, and innocent love of learn- projects. All of my class activities are ing that these young adolescents disdesigned to get students to speak, listen, played daily. I came to realize that this understand, write, read, practice, and get age not only valued what I had to teach, comfortable with the language. I want but the student/teacher relationships students to be able to communicate in that we developed. Spanish in the real world. I also want students to think that learning Spanish Growing up in South America, I had is fun so that they will choose to conthe advantage of being fluent in Spanish tinue their study! and chose to major in Spanish. So, once again, it seemed very natural to 26
How did your Holland Hall experience shape you and prepare you for life? The independent school has been part of my life since I was in 8th grade at Holland Hall. I understand and appreciate the complexities and special nature of independent school communities as an alum, a parent, a faculty member, and a community leader. I wholeheartedly believe that a well- rounded citizen is one who not only has a solid academic foundation, but a strong set of morals and ethics. I believe it is crucial that we provide our maturing students a community in which they feel connected and are held responsible for their positive contributions. Their ultimate successes in life will come from their character and integrity, as well as their knowledge and degrees. Holland Hall provided this experience for me and helped prepare me for the career I have chosen. Can you tell me about some of your favorite memories from Holland Hall? It is funny to say now, but I always loved the uniform! I felt a sense of pride wearing it around Tulsa. I am a huge proponent of uniforms now! I loved the Commons. Most of the memories I have of Holland Hall took place in the Commons; morning meetings, pep rallies, holiday decorating, hanging out with friends, even graduation! It was so rewarding to move into the Senior Corner! What advice would you share with current Holland Hall students who wish to become a teacher? Follow your dreams. Teaching can be very rewarding but it is also very demanding. Be sure that you are passionate and knowledgeable about your subject area, but also about your students! Have fun, engage yourself, and get to know your students personally. Outside of the classroom, get involved in the life of the school; coach, take on leadership roles, make yourself be one of those teachers who is known for excellence both in and out of the classroom! After 17 years of teaching, Jennifer will be taking on a new role as Head of Middle School at The Emery Weiner School in Houston.
Spotlight Shannon Mcfaddin, Holland Hall first grade primary School Teacher Interview by Greg Dean, Public Relations Intern
Q: How long have you been teaching at Holland Hall? I started teaching at Holland Hall in 1999. It has been an amazing 13 years in first grade! This is my 20th year as a teacher. My first experience teaching was at Alcott Elementary in north Tulsa, so I have experience two very different environments in education. What I have found is that children are children, no matter what their background. They just want to be loved, and they want to learn. I feel so fortunate to be able to work with children every day. Q: What attracted you to this profession? I have always loved to be around children. From a young age, I babysat for any children in our town and enjoyed every minute of it. My aunt was a first grade teacher, and she was also an inspiration to go into the teaching profession. Q: What has been most rewarding to you since you became a teacher? The most rewarding thing about teaching is watching your children grow and mature. Whether they are a strong student, or are struggling in an area, it is so rewarding to help guide them, challenge them, and help them find the best strategies to be successful. One of the best things about Holland Hall is that we are all like a family. I get to watch them grow through the grades and see them as they mature into young adults. It makes me so proud to see them work hard and succeed all the way through the Upper School and beyond. Q: What has changed about Holland Hall since you started teaching here? We have had many changes in administration and faculty, and the school is always striving to push forward and find the best practices to teach our children. We are constantly evolving and looking for ways to differentiate instruction to fit a wide range of learners and learning styles.
Q: Do you think Holland Hall has changed you or taught you anything since you started teaching here? Absolutely! I think all teachers are constantly learning to be better teachers. I am so thankful for Holland Hall’s professional development because we can discover new seminars or conferences to attend so we can learn and grow as educators. I tell my children that I am always learning just the way they are. I feel that I have really grown as a teacher in all areas. I love a challenge and it is very rewarding to learn to adapt my professional practices in
“Hands down, my favorite part of teaching is making connections with children and building relationships with families.” order to help children with different learning styles. I have learned to differentiate more effectively in my classroom, use the workshop approach to reading and writing instruction, use the structure of math rotations to create a classroom environment that encourages hands-on, engaged, and interactive learning experiences for our students. This, in turn, promotes increased conceptual understanding of math concepts and improved computational skills. I’ve even had
the opportunity to present this instructional format to colleagues at this year’s SAES (Southwest Association Episcopal Schools) conference. I can’t wait to see what this year will bring. Q: What has been your favorite part of teaching at Holland Hall? Hands down, my favorite part of teaching is making connections with children and building relationships with families. Holland Hall is like one, big, extended family, and we all know it takes a village! I help children grow, while other teachers and families influence and help my children grow! It’s an inspiring and rewarding place to be. Q: Do you have any funny stories from your years of teaching? This year we had quite an unusual experience on one of our field trips. We went to a nearby animal sanctuary to see their wildlife and reptiles. While touring, a couple of groups had a surprise when they went into the reptile building. As they walked in, a large aquarium was partially open and the anaconda was making a break for it! We were quickly and safely ushered out of the building while the wandering snake was wrangled back into its happy home! The children and teachers will be talking about that for years to come!
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World Renowned Clinician and Researcher Visits Holland Hall
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It was enlightening to learn about the phases necessary for a medication to be marketable. It is also incredible to listen to someone who is bringing hope to people whose outlook was previously so bleak. — Hunter Breckinridge ’12
By Dr. Keri Shingleton
In April of this year, Holland Hall parents Susannah ’85 and James Adelson sponsored a visit by Dr. Merit Cudkowicz, a world renowned clinician and researcher on Amylotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), to the Tulsa Community. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a devastating and fatal neuromuscular disorder with no cure. At the request of the Adelson family, Dr. Cudkowicz spent several days in Oklahoma, promoting awareness of ALS among the Tulsa medical community and supporting families who are struggling with ALS. Upper School students were very excited that Dr. Cudkowicz included a visit to Holland Hall in her busy schedule. On April 13, Dr. Cudkowicz met with almost 50 students in a question and answer session that lasted for over an hour. While students enrolled in the Microbes course and students who participate in the Future Physicians for Human Rights club prepared for the visit by reading literature about ALS, most students who attended the question and answer session were students who were simply interested in learning more about the cutting edge work Dr. Cudkowicz is pioneering in the treatment of this devastating illness. The Upper School students in attendance asked many fascinating questions ranging from simple inquiries about what kind of education is necessary for a medical research career to detailed questions regarding the biology of ALS or the design of clinical trials. There was a great deal of excitement in the classroom that morning, and many students were inspired by Dr. Cudkowicz's dedication to her patients and her passionate pursuit of treatments to halt the progress of ALS.After Dr. Cudkowicz's visit to Holland Hall, many of the students expressed their thanks and appreciation. Here are some of their comments, which clearly show what an enormous impact she had our students. Many thanks to the Adelson family for organizing and supporting this visit. “Thank you so much for coming to visit us! I found your life and work so incredibly inspiring and, after hearing your talk, will definitely be considering going into medical research! It was so great to know that you've been able to handle having a family as well as having an incredible career. Thank you so much!” — Sara Jones ’14 “Dr. Cudkowicz, thank you so much for sharing your passion and knowledge with our school. Listening to a speaker who is truly motivated and engaged in their occupation is inspiring! I so enjoyed hearing about science from your perspective, it is wonderful to be exposed to different views and types of science. Your visit elevated my infatuation with science and has encouraged me to learn more about topics that intrigue me. Thank you again for speaking with us, it was a wonderful experience!” — Kristen Broaddus ’13
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“The students were able to experience poetry and hear about the writing process from a veteran author of over 70 books. There were lots of smiles on the students’ faces
Holland Hall Hosts U.S. Children’s Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis for the 2012 Visiting Illustrator/Author Program Holland Hall featured award winning children’s poet and author J. Patrick Lewis for the 2012 Sue T. Lawson Visiting Illustrator/Author Program on Wednesday, April 4 at the Holland Hall Primary School. Lewis is the U.S. Children’s Poet Laureate and the winner of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) 2011 Excellence in Children’s Poetry Award. His books include “First Dog”, “Tugg and Teeny”, “Spot the Plot! A Riddle Book Of Book Riddles”, “Big Is Big: A Book of Contrasts” and “The World’s Greatest: Poems”. The Sue T. Lawson Visiting/Author Program is a rich literature experience for Holland Hall students and provides outstanding authors and illustrators the opportunity to share their experiences of writing, illustrating and publishing their work. The program, named after a beloved Holland Hall teacher and librarian, brings in nationally renowned author/illustrators every year. Past visitors included Caldecott award winning author/illustrators Eric Kimmel, David Small and Sarah Stewart.
that day.” Matt Christian Primary School Librarian
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Holland Hall Arts
By Steve Dyer, Director of Fine Arts and the Walter Arts Center
The Definition of Excellence trans·port - to carry from one place to another; convey. trans·for·ma·tion - change in form, appearance, nature, or character. tran·scend - to pass beyond the limits of: emotions that transcend understanding.
Each of these definitions from Webster’s dictionary describes what occurred this past year within the arts curriculum at Holland Hall. The Fine Arts have demonstrated time and time again the ability to transport, transform and transcend — be it time, place, and especially human emotion.
This dramatic play opened the performance season last fall and brought with it the possibility of human flight — not via a mechanical device, but rather by superhero-like levitation. Audience members were swept away by Evan Brooks ’14, in the lead role as Daniel Rocket in this Upper School theater production. The play traced a teenTheatre and Dance ager’s realization of his special trans· port - to carry from one gift of flying to his outwardly place to another; convey. successful but inwardly unful_______________________ filled adult life. It was a surprising method of moving from one place to anThe annual Middle School play other that was the focus of The sailed the ancient Mediterranean Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket. Sea and toured the surround30
ing lands. The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less presented some familiar stories: The Trojan Horse, Pandora’s Box, and The Golden Apple. Framed as a take on modern day game shows, the evening was emceed by Zeus (Liam Carey ’16) and his hostess Aphrodite (Kelsey Marr ’16) with an ever changing cast of characters presenting their particular take on these age-old myths. In the spring semester, audiences were taken to the wicked streets of the North African coast - famous for its pirates
and trade ships - by the macabre Upper School production of Sweeny Todd: Demon Barber of the Barbary Coast. In this melodrama, the unnaturally cruel Sweeney Todd (Weston Vrooman ’13) lured rich victims into his barber shop, put them in a "special chair," and...where did they go? Ask Mrs. Lovett (Madeline Lippe ’12) the owner of a nearby pastry shop that specialized in meat pies… Within Her Orbit, an expressive choreography piece presented by the Upper School modern dance ensemble, described a voyage across a starlit sky. Led
focus on by Senior Haley Baker ’12, and set to music by Bobby McFerrin, the audience in the Branch Theatre was invited into a midnight scene where dancers revolved beneath the arching of a full moon that slowly traversed the width of the stage.
Visual Art trans· for· ma· tion - change in form, appearance, nature, or character. _______________________ Taking inanimate materials such as clay, charcoal, paint, and what can be interpreted by the human eye with the medium of photography, the visual arts have the ability to impart dimensional qualities, warmth, depth, emotive characteristics and meaning. Innovative and inspiring teachers guided the hands and eyes of aspiring visual art students to push the limits of individual expression. With each class, it is possible to see a developing aesthetic maturity occurring in the various exhibits throughout the campus. Starting with the sharing programs in the Primary School, moving into the Holliman Gallery with the Middle School art show, and culminat-
ing with the Senior Portfolio exhibit, it is readily apparent that students are nurtured as well as challenged to find their creative voice. Music tran· scend - to pass beyond the limits of: emotions that transcend understanding. _______________________ Music is a medium so often compared to mathematics for its precision, complexity and purity of form. Yet, it is the very nature of how music is able to transcend the written notes on the page to become a breathing and emotional experience that raises the human spirit — so much so that music is woven into almost every facet of our daily lives. There is the simplicity and beauty of the clear, unison voices of our 3rd grade choir singing with the joy inherent in all children. Likewise, one could not help but be moved when listening to the 6th grade choir presentation of the spiritual Hold On, performed with the students symbolically joined together by links of chain to bring awareness to the bonds of oppression that are still found within our society.
aligned as confirmed during the Holland Hall Singers performance of Esto Les Digo, a Catalan setting of the text “wherever two or more of you are found, there also shall I be.”
Notable Accomplishments Southwest Regional American Choral Directors Association Honor Choir: Clinton Baird ’19, Olivia Bicknell ’19, Lauren Bowman ’19, Charlotte Bumgarner ’19, Eva Campbell ’19, Dakota Christian ’16, John Connor ’18, Erin Dean ’19, Caroline Graves ’19, Jack Grossman ’18, Kate Ichinose ’19, Caroline Kane ’19, Caroline Kelly ’19, Emily King ’19, Johnny LaFortune ’19, Lexi Lake ’19, MacLeod Lawson ’18, Gray Martucci ’18, Emily Grace Moore ’19, Sarah Thomas ’19. Oklahoma Music Educators Association's Circle the State with Song: Jonathan Atkinson ’20, Natalie Bair ’20, Charlotte Bumgarner ’19, Olivia Butkin ’20, Eva Campbell ’19, Jaxon Castillo ’20, Kate Easter ’19, Julia Gross ’18, Kate Ichinose ’19, Emily King ’19, Abie Koch ’20, Alyssa Lechtenberger ’20, Sophia Lepak ’20, Bre Lewis ’20, Mark Massey ’20, Emily Milton ’19, Emily Grace Moore ’19, Elle Mullendore ’20, Aidan Pohl ’19, and Savannah Music can also be whimsical! Richardson ’19. The Upper School Concert The Holland Hall Quintet made Band rendition of Rollo Takes a up of Nahrie Chung ’12, Philip Walk described through sound Gamble ’13, Trevor Fisher ’14, the various situations encounDeirdra Kelly ’12, and Heather tered when taking your family Ryan ’12 participated in the pet out for a stroll. And, of Tulsa Camerata Chamber Music course, music can also evoke Competition at Tulsa University the sacred element to which the and won 3rd place. history of music is so closely State Solo Contest Superior Rating: Nahrie Chung ’12, Philip Gamble ’13, Yuna Ha ’14, Heather Ryan ’12, and Cici Zhou ’13. Rotary Club "Crescendo" Competition for the High School Division: Philip Gamble ’13, Second Place Winner. Oklahoma Band Association AllStar Band: Arda Bulak ’12. Oklahoma All-State participants in Orchestra and Band: Philip Gamble ’13, Yuna Ha ’14, and Heather Ryan ’12. Mayfest Youth Arts Gallery Competition: Sarah Martin ’13, Honorable Mention. K-12 National Ceramic Competition
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in Seattle: Amanda Chastang ’12 and Caroline Gold ’12 both had sculpture pieces accepted to the prestigious exhibit. Scholastic Visual Art Competition: Sarah Martin ’13, Gold Award in Ceramics; Stephen Brooks ’12, Gold Award in Sculpture; Chloe Coman ’12, 2 Silver Awards in Photography/Installation; Cameron Cooper ’12, Silver Award in Sculpture; Caroline Gold ’12, Silver Award in Ceramics and Photography and 8 honorable mentions; Sarah Johnson ’13, Silver Award in Photography; Amanda Chastang ’12, Honorable Mention in Sculpture; Anna Cohen ’13, Honorable Mention in Photography; Halle Salisbury ’14, Honorable Mention in Photography 2011-12 Upper School Arts Awards: Bill Brown Jazz Award: Arda Bulak ’12; John Phillip Sousa Outstanding Musician: Heather Ryan ’12; Most Valuable Band Musician Award: Thomas Adams ’12; The David M. Rollo Outstanding Choral Music Student: Michael Winkler ’12 The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket: Best Actor: Evan Brooks ’14; Best Supporting Actor: Melissa Buchman ’12; Best Technical Contribution: Savannah Montgomery ’13. Sweeny Todd: Demon Barber of the Barbary Coast: Best Actor: Westin Vrooman ’13; Best Supporting Actor: Madeline Lippe ’12; Best Technical Contributions: Ray Powell ’12 and Nate Stinnett ’15. Theatre Rookie of the Year, Brianna Haden ’15; Theatre Most Valuable Player: Taylor Neill ’14; Theatre Best Moment: Madeline Lippe ’12; The Tommy Layon Comedy Award: Jamie Rice ’12; and the Player of the Year: Jenny Carmichael ’12. Faculty Book Awards in the Arts presented at the Upper School Awards Ceremony: Theatre: Melissa Buchman ’12; Dance: Haley Baker ’12; Music: Heather Ryan ’12; and Visual Arts: Cameron Cooper ’12 and Maggie Johnson ’13. The Walter Commendation for Excellence in the Arts, presented at the 2012 Commencement: Melissa Buchman ’12 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE
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Alumni Board Association Mr. Sanford Roberds ’93 President Ms. Virginia Miller ’71 Past President
From the President of the Alumni Association Board
Mr. Clint Brumble ’93 Vice President Ms. Ashley Parrish ’93 Secretary
Dear Fellow Alumni, As this year comes to a close, so does my term. I am so thankful for the incredible opportunity I was given to be your president. I have thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with old friends, and meeting some new friends and alumni along the way. Our Alumni Association is stronger than ever, with participation growing all the time. The board has worked hard to continue our mission to foster connections of alumni with each other and with the school.
Mr. Brett Baker ’89 Treasurer Mr. James Alame ’04 Ms. Sandra J. Alexander ’69 Mr. George F. Bashaw III ’90 Mr. Robert Butler ’92 Mr. Russell LaCour ’75 Mr. Kevinn Matthews ’88 Ms. Sarah Regan McKinney ’01 Mr. Jason T. Percy ’90 Ms. Susan Pray Rainey ’85 Ms. Farryl J. Stokes ’59 Mr. Oliver Sutton ’98 Mr. Brad P. White ’95
This semester began with the very popular Trivia Night. Although we didn’t have an alumni team win this year, we had the highest alumni participation in history. I hope the numbers continue to rise, as some of the alumni teams were pretty competitive! We also had Reunion Weekend this semester. Reunion Weekend has become one of the most popular events of the spring semester. We had a wonderful turnout at our first Friday Night Social after the Athletic Hall of Fame. Congratulations to those who were inducted this year including: Cathy Crockett Herrin ’76, Danielle Beynet Kling ’90, Jeannie Bromley Lindley ’91, Parker Fleming ’95, Stephen Herrin ’75, Greg Meyer ’77, the 1976 Girls Basketball Team and Coach Bromley ’66. I also want to thank all of you who contributed to this year’s Annual Fund. We had 15 percent of the alumni contribute this year, which surpassed last year’s numbers. I hope this becomes a pattern with growing numbers of alumni donating to programs including academics, faculty development, arts, athletics, college counseling, technology and the library. As we look forward to the 2012 – 2013 school year, we will see some changes. I would like to say a special thank you to Judy Warren, Director of Alumni Relations, and Brad Shelley, Director of Institutional Advancement, who are leaving us this year. We have seen tremendous improvement with our Alumni Association and much of this is due to the hard work of these individuals. We wish you both the best of luck in each of your endeavors. We are excited to announce that Christy Utter ’92 has recently accepted the position as our new Director of Alumni Relations, while Coach Charlie Brown has agreed to step in as Interim Director of Institutional Advancement. We also look forward to the leadership of your incoming Alumni Association President, Clint Brumble ’93. I am excited to see what these three accomplish next year. Have a wonderful summer and I’ll see you at Homecoming. Go Dutch!
Sincerely, Sanford J. Roberds ’93 President, Holland Hall Alumni Association
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1978 Class Correspondent: Mark Sanders 1202 E. 17th Place Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 595-4828 or msanders@gablelaw.com
Tim Baden ’78 lives in Fairfax, Virginia where he is now in his 12th year with FEMA. Tim currently serves as the Director of Strategic Planning and Analysis for FEMA’s policy shop. Tim served in the White House over the past three years as the Director for Response Policy, overseeing the Stafford Act Disaster Declaration process on behalf of the President and working as part of the National Security Staff team handling incident management for the White House. It was a busy period with the H1N1 outbreak, Gulf oil spill, Haiti and Japan response/recovery efforts, and tornadoes and floods, leading to a record number of Presidential disaster declarations over the last two years. As a Duke alumnus and a basketball fan, one of the highlights of Tim’s time in the White House was meeting Coach Kryschewski in the Rose Garden as the Blue Devils met with the President in celebration of their 2010 national title. Tim’s wife is a Math Specialist in Fairfax County Public Schools, and they have two teenagers “who are actively involved in a range of activities that includes swimming, soccer, synchronized swimming, ultimate Frisbee, biking, and rock bands.” Marilyn (Jennings) Been ’78 still lives in Tulsa, but spends much of her time traveling the globe. She’s recently been to Australia/ New Zealand, Ireland, the Caribbean and Canada, and looks forward to a trip to Alaska this fall. Marilyn reports that she’s married to “a wonderful guy” who retired from the Tulsa Fire Department. She has practiced as a physical therapist for 30 years and still works on an “as needed basis” for a local company. Marilyn says she “frequently thinks about the great class of ’78 and “can’t believe it has been 34 years since we graduated from high school - time flies when you are having fun!”. Charlie Morrow ’78 lives in New York and has worked at the Performing Arts Library at Lincoln Center since 1999. For a number of years he wrote plays, but more recently he’s been penning essays on film. Two of his pieces appeared in the book “Spencer Tracy: Fox Film Actor,” published two years ago. A new essay on comedies set in mythical kingdoms will appear in “The Blackwell Companion to Film Comedy,” which will be published by Wiley-Blackwell this summer.
Nancy (Nolan) Stutsman ’78 currently serves as the Director of Technology at Monte Cassino School in Tulsa. Nancy also shares: “I frequently think back with so much gratitude for the amazing, kind, interesting people I had the opportunity to learn from and get to know [at HH].”
Scott Rowland ’78 and I [Mark Sanders] continue to be law partners at GableGotwals. It works out well because we see each other so frequently that we don’t really notice the aging process! Scott’s son currently attends Oklahoma State University, while his daughter followed her dad to Texas A&M where she just finished her freshman year. Scott recently David Rogers ’78 has lived in Florida since performed in a Tulsa Oratorio Chorus rendi1999. He currently works as a computer pro- tion of Bach’s monumental Mass in B-Minor grammer. He just finished his eighth year with at Boston Avenue Methodist Church. a company in Tampa that owns and manages approximately 200 restaurants (Wendy’s, I also had the recent good fortune of runKFC, and Chili’s). A former resident of ning into Jason Starr ’78 and his charming Vero Beach, David says hurricanes and other 10-year.-old daughter at a local 5k race. Jason distractions kept him from “getting serious” is living in a great old house on Reservoir Hill about moving to the Tampa area until midhere in Tulsa, and is practicing architecture at 2010. He kept his home in Vero Beach, bethe family firm. cause “it’s a very nice ‘little’ town as opposed to the big city life of Tampa,” but eventually I had an alumna encounter of a different sort bought a second home and moved to Palm touring the St. Simeon’s elder community Harbor in January of 2011. David says, “In with my parents. While visiting the recreationthese times I’m simply very thankful that I al facilities, I noticed a familiar face in some have a good job. For a few more years I’ll photos, and was told that Dr. Mary Nole have to deal with two mortgages, but other ’78 was their Wellness Center Director. You than that I don’t have too many complaints can watch Mary as she instructs one of her about living in Florida. It just gets a little classes by visiting the following link: http:// windy here on occasion.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzFXMF9Rfu4. Mary was also a member of the 1976 girls Karen (Holt) Gribbin ’78 has recently made basketball team, which was recently inducted the move from Oklahoma to Utah. After this past spring into the Holland Hall 2012 20 years in various roles at the VA Medical Athletic Hall of Fame. Center in Muskogee, Karen was selected to be the Chief of Staff for the VA Salt Lake The big news in the Sanders household this City Health Care System. Karen reports: “My year is the (temporary) end of college tuition! husband, Dave, and youngest daughter, Jamie, My daughter graduated from Stanford last packed up and moved with me in January — June. She is still living in the Bay Area, and arriving in Park City just in time for the Sun- is now gainfully employed with an educadance Film Festival to start. Utah is absolutely tion policy organization. My boys are 8 and beautiful in every way — scenery is incredible 10-years-old, so we still have a few years yet and the people are very friendly and welcom- to save for them. ing. Jamie loves going to Park City High School and has made a ton of new friends. I Finally, I hope everyone has the looming 35th have an amazing 25-minute drive down Reunion on their radar. Dates and details are through the canyons to Salt Lake City. We yet to come, but it would be wonderful to see have three world-class ski resorts within ten a great turnout in Tulsa next year. We ain’t minutes for winter fun and miles and miles gettin’ any younger! of trails for hiking or biking in the spring and summer. Not to mention multiple national parks within a few hours’ drive.”
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Mark Smothers ’78 currently lives in Ridgeland, Mississippi where he works as a physician in the Emergency Department at The University of Mississippi Hospitals and Clinics. Mark re-married in 2009, and has a 14-year-old stepson. His daughter just graduated from college and his son is a sophomore. Mark talks to Graham Brannin ’78 regularly, and sees a “fair number of folks who still live in Tulsa.” Mark says he would love to hear more about the class and promises to try to make it to another reunion in the future.
Class Correspondent: Marianne McGregor Guelker 3240 Fairfield Rd Salt Lake City, UT 84124 mariannemcgregorguelker@gmail.com
Patrick Canon ’94 and his wife, Chancey, welcomed their new son, Thomas Charles Canon on March 19, 2012. The newest Canon joins big sister Cate, who is threeyears-old. HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE
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1996 Class Correspondent: Sarah Lemons 6728 Chevy Chase Ave. Dallas, TX 75225 sarahebradbury@yahoo.com or 214-499-2168
Sarah Lemons Bradbury ’96 announces she will switch occupations from Senior Attorney at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP in Dallas to Legal Counsel for Moneygram International on May 29, 2012. Zachary Crockett ’96 celebrates his accomplishment of conferral of his PhD from the University of Minnesota on February 29th, 2012. Zachary received his PhD with a Major of Music Composition and Minor of Computer Science. Mallory Chambers Tucker ’96 and her husband, Michael Tucker, are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Amelie Chambers, on December 2, 2011. The proud parents also celebrated Mallory’s graduation on May 12, 2012 from the University of Okalahoma Dental School.
1998 Class Correspondent: Kate Rusley Gorman k8gorman@yahoo.com
Jonathan Adamson’s ’98 son, William, turns 2-years-old in June. Jonathon and his wife are expecting another baby due in early November. They are moving to Dallas where Jonathan will be a partner with a middle market private equity firm called Hall Capital Partners. Stephanie Jackson ’98 and Zach Lewis ’95 married on April 28 in Las Vegas. Her bridesmaids were her sister Meredith Jackson ’96, Samantha Wignarajah ’98, Jenny York ’98 and Laura Hawkins ’98. Two of Zach’s groomsmen were Brad White ’95 and Kipp Slicker ’95. Stephanie and Zach live in Los Angeles where they both act. Zach also works as a screenwriter. Heather Onderick ’98 has been busy traveling the last couple years. She spent some time in Caracas, Venezuela and then started a job at the American School of Barcelona teaching 5th grade. In the last 9 months, Heather has been to Switzerland, Germany, Andorra, Southern Spain and Southern France and Italy. This summer, she will be in the US for a technology conference in Washington D.C. and a workshop at a Teacher’s College in New York City. After the workshop she will travel back to Spain to hike the Camino del Santiago before school starts again.
Children of Randy Brown ’96, Kyle Jones ’96 and Leigh Anderson-Barrow ’96
Matt Palmer ’98 and his wife, Alisa, had their first baby this year! Her name is Olive Elliot Palmer and she was born on March 6, 2012.
Megan (Rule) ’98 and John Beck ’98 had a little boy, Henry Adams Beck, born on Dec. 5, 2011. They are moving to Tulsa in a 34
couple of weeks and are very excited to be near family. Megan will be practicing law at Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, LLP, and John will continue to work as a graphic designer for his current company, Music Direct.
2001 Class Correspondent Needed! If you would like to be the class correspondent for the class of ’01, please email landerson@hollandhall.org
Dr. Riah Patterson ’01 begins her residency in Psychiatry at University of North Carolina Hospitals beginning July 1, 2012.
2002 Class Correspondent: Bryan Lieber 2600 Lake Austin Blvd #3308 Austin, TX 78703 Bryan.lieber@gmail.com
Suzy Morgan ’02 currently works as the Web Manager for the Newberry Library, a well-known and beloved landmark in Chicago. Jaclyn Nibergall ’02 is engaged to Scott Melton. Jaclyn and Scott met in Kansas City and will be married in Tulsa in June 2013. Brad Sanditen ’02 and his wife, Adria, welcomed twin boys Samuel Lee (left) and William Scott (right) on February 11 at St John’s in Tulsa.
Class Notes A Family Celebration
Alumni College Athletes
Carlo Von Schroeter, Hilary Michaels Von Schroeter ’82, Adam Quandt, Noell Michaels ’77, Lisa Michaels, Thorne Michaels, Robert Michaels ’81, Allene Michaels ’15, Meg Von Schroeter, Kim Michaels, Bill Michaels, Christopher Quandt, Ellen Michaels, Meg Michaels, Caroline Michaels, Max Von Schroeter, Tripp Dearborn and Ian Von Schroeter.
Jules Cronk ’10 and Grant Nunn ’11, former Dutch Baseball teammates, reunited at the USA Stadium in Millington Tennessee at the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament. Jules, a Sophomore at Trinity University in San Antonio Texas, plays first base. Grant, a freshman at Hendrix College in Conway Arkansas, is a pitcher.
Class of 2002 Reunion Andrew Gordon ’02, John Sturdivant ’02, Sophie Oppenheimer ’02, Jason Deck ’02, Sarah Emel ’02, Will Thomas ’02, Amanda Hoel-Green ’02, Brian Green ’02, and Kevin Flaherty ’02 were among the attendees of the Class of 2002’s ten year reunion.
2003 Class Correspondent: Leslie Sanditen 2331 S. Columbia Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 leslieesanditen@gmail.com or 918-625-6903
Michael Tollette ’03 graduated from OU Medical School in May 2012. He will be moving to Kansas City to do his residency in Anesthesiology at the Kansas University Medical Center. Nick Andoe ’03 recently became the executive chef at a fine dining restaurant. The restaurant is called The Branch and is located at 505 N. Muskogee Ave. Tahlequah, OK 74464. The Branch features smoked prime rib on Saturdays and daily chef specials.
2005 Class Correspondent: Sam Plost 3225 Turtle Creek Blvd. #1120 Dallas, TX 75219 sam.plost@gmail.com or 918-808-0531
Joe Hunt ’05 currently lives in Miami, Florida, and graduated in May 2012 with a J.D. degree from St. Thomas University School of Law. In September 2012, Joe will move to Boston, Massachusetts, to begin studies in the Graduate Tax Program at Boston
University School of Law, ultimately earning an LL.M. degree in International Corporate Taxation.
December 2, 2011 Megan (Rule) ’98 and John Beck ’98 — Henry Adams Beck born December 5, 2011 Ashley Allen Tulp ’02 and Christopher Tulp — Tate Philip Tulp born January 25, 2012 Adria and Brad Sanditen ’02 — twins Samuel Lee and William Scott born February 11, 2012 Alisa and Matt Palmer ’98 — Olive Elliot Palmer born March 6, 2012 Patrick ’94 and Chancey Canon — Thomas Charles Canon born March 19, 2012 In Loving Memory Katherine (Katty) White Beyhan ’49 — November 2, 2011
Courtney Cardin ’05 currently lives in Washington, DC where she just completed her second year of law school at Georgetown University Law Center. Courtney became engaged to Jonathan Rosner on December 17, 2011. They are planning to be married on September 1, 2013 after Courtney graduates from law school. Kyle Jones ’05 is currently a PhD student in Cultural Anthropology at Purdue University. Since beginning graduate school in 2009, he has been researching urban youth culture and hip-hop performance in Peru. A fellowship from the Social Science Research Council is enabling him to continue his research this summer in preparation for his dissertation fieldwork next year.
Carolyn J. (Lennon) Glenn, Retired Primary Art Teacher — December 18, 2011 Christine M. Haynes ’37 — January 9, 2012 Herbert Joe Forrest, Jr. ’64 — January 11, 2012 John Christopher Pielsticker ’83 — January 17, 2012 Jane Gale Parr ’37 — April 3, 2012 Daris Hunter Schell ’05 — June 2, 2012
Class Correspondents Needed! 1960, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1972, 1975, 1980,
Marriages Stephanie Jackson ’98 and Zach Lewis ’95 — April 28, 2012 Births Mallory Chambers Tucker ’96 and Michael Tucker — Amelie Chambers Tucker born
1981, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2007 & 2009 Please consider being a class correspondent for your class. Please email landerson@hollandhall.org if you're interested. HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE
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Alumni Reunion Weekend Alumni Reunion Weekend 2012
The 2012 Alumni Reunion Weekend on May 11 and 12, began with 8 a.m. Morning Meeting and then “Remember the Days”. Coach Charlie Brown and Mr. Frank Ward taught biology and history to several alumni. There were 30 alumni who wandered the halls of the Upper School that morning. Chief Administrative Officer Richard Hart loaded a group of alumni on the yellow school bus for a campus tour which ended at the Alumni Center in the Middle School for the AlumniFaculty Luncheon. Alumni, current faculty and former faculty enjoyed great food and reminisced of memorable moments. Special thanks to the following alumni for participating in the AlumniStudent Panel Discussion: Jane Elliott Breckinridge ’82, John Sturdivant ’02, Oliver Sutton ’98, Christy Utter ’92, Brad White ’95 and Wendy Wilk Markarian ’82. The alumni provided the students with advice and recommendations for their upcoming college days. Along with their current life and profession, they also shared experiences and special memories of faculty while attending Holland Hall. 325 people attended the Hall of Fame and Athletic Awards Ceremony at the Double Tree Hotel at Warren Place that evening. The following alumni were inducted: Cathy Crockett Herrin ’76, 36
Steve Herrin ’75, Danielle Beynet Kling ’90, Jeannie Bromley Lindley ’91, Greg Meyer ’77, Coach Doug Bromley ’66 and the 1976 Girls Basketball Team. The following members of the 1976 Basketball Team were in attendance: Nancy Rizley Lipotich ’76, Emily Watson Hillsman ’78, Carol Edwards Owens ’78, Cathy Crockett Herrin ’76, Cip Patterson Frizzell ’76, Kathy Barnard ’79, Jane Tyler ’76 and Coach Jody Crosby.
for the evening of food, drinks and reminiscing with alumni and faculty. On Saturday many alumni and their families enjoyed the Alumni and Family BBQ on campus. Faculty also joined in on the festivities. The reunion chairs for classes ’77, ’82, ’87 and ’92 put forth a wonderful effort and had several of their classmates return for the weekend.
Many current Holland Hall studentThanks to all the Holland Hall alumni athletes and teams were recognized who attended the Alumni Reunion during the athletic awards portion of the Weekend. You made it a success! program. If your graduating year ends in 3 or 8, The All Alumni Social after the mark your calendar for the 2013 Alumni ceremony was tremendous, with Reunion Weekend scheduled for May 10 attendance close to 200. No charge and 11.
Alumni Receptions & Gatherings
HOUSTON RECEPTION Many thanks to those who attended the Houston Reception held at the The Tasting Room River Oaks on Thursday, February 9, 2012. In attendance: Evan Betzer ’85, Geoff Cline ’92, Whitney Davidson ’04, Daniel Jouas ’05, Alan Philoon ’73, Sarahbeth Sharp Pipkin ’04, Catherine Reed ’73 and Nguyet Vo ’88.
_____________________ NEW YORK CITY RECEPTION A reception was held in NYC on March 4, 2012 from 5 - 7 p.m. at P.J. Clarkes at Lincoln Plaza. Many thanks to those who attended. Special thanks to Kevin Lieber ’06, Chapter Representative, for planning and organizing the evening.
_____________________ WASHINGTON D.C. RECEPTION The Washington DC reception was held on April 26 at Sonoma Wine Bar from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Many thanks to those who attended.
_____________________ ALUMNI SOCCER GAMES This past December, many alumni returned to campus for a day of competition with other alumni and members of the varsity teams. After the games, everybody enjoyed pizza, drinks and conversation.
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DUTCHSPORTS Spring Sports Highlights
2nd place in the 4x100 event. These girls set the school record in the 4x100 with a time of 49.39 seconds. Senior TaMarco Davis: TaMarco broke a twenty-year-old school record in the discus this spring with a throw of 151’10 ½”. _______________________________
Softball SPC Division I Champions The Dutch played Episcopal High School and won with a score of 12-2 in five innings. This was the fifth consecutive championship game for the Holland Hall softball team and its third SPC title in four years. The senior class’s record over the past four years is 67-7 for a .900 winning percentage. This year's softball team hit a school record 21 home runs by six individual players. The softball team is led by coaches Dave Bach, Stacey Walkingstick, Darin Arnold and Ken Knight. _______________________________ Hillary Bach ’08 Hillary pitched a perfect game last weekend for the nation’s #1 ranked softball team vs. Wichita State. A perfect game means no one on the opposing team reached a base. Hilary’s game is only the fourth perfect game thrown in Arizona State history. Arizona State won the College World Series in the spring of 2011. Hillary is on track to finish with the second most wins for an Arizona State pitcher. _______________________________
a highly competitive game. The boy’s soccer team is coached by Richard Hart and Brian Thompson. _______________________________ Track & Field Performs Well at SPC Senior Jenny Carmichael won the discus for the fourth consecutive year and broke both her own and SPC records with a throw of 139' 11”. Jenny also finished 2nd in the shot put. Jenny is graduating from Holland Hall holding the school record in both the shot put and discus. Senior Cindy Saliba finished 2nd place in the 3200m run at SPC. Cindy holds the school record in the 3200m run with a time of 11:12 and the school record in the 1600m run with a time of 5:18. Sophomore Michaela McGregor: Michaela finished 1st place in both the 100m and 200m events. Michaela broke the school record in the 200m with a time of 25.58 seconds. She is a twotime winner in the 200m at SPC. Philip White: Phillip White finished 3rd place in the 200m event. Phillip also broke the school record in the 100m with a time of 10.98 seconds.
Boys Soccer SPC Division I Runner up For the fourth time in five years, the boy’s soccer team reached the finals of the SPC tournament in Houston, TX. The Dutch fell 1-0 to St. Mark’s in 38
Girls 4x100: Erika Celoni, Kelsey Arnold, Claire Reaves, Michaela McGregor finished
Dutchman and Margaret W. Kaboth Award Winners Congratulations to seniors Will Wright and Jenny Carmichael for receiving the Dutchman and Margaret W. Kaboth Awards presented to the outstanding male and female athletes at graduation. These awards go to the athletes that best demonstrate leadership, good sportsmanship, strong endeavor and perseverance.
_______________________________ Winter and Spring 2012 All SPC Winners: Boys Basketball: Zack Rogers Girls Basketball: Kelsey Arnold and Paris Townsend Boys Soccer: Jackson Buchanan, Nick Rohleder, Nathan Stewart, and Phillip White Girls Soccer: Erika Celoni and Allie Ramsey Baseball: Will Wright Boys Tennis: Sam Gray and David Graybill Girls Tennis: Katherine Jezek and Elizabeth Cameron Softball: Kelsey Arnold, Eryn McCarver, Jules Townsend, Paris Townsend Track and Field: Philip White, Kelsey Arnold, Jenny Carmichael, Erika Celoni, Michaela McGregor, Claire Reaves, Cindy Saliba
Athletic Hall of Fame and Sports Banquet
Student Athletes and Alumni Celebrate Dutch Athletics On Friday, May 11, 2012, alumni, coaches, faculty, parents and students came together to celebrate the great tradition of the Dutch and to recognize former and current athletes and their athletic accomplishments at the Sports Awards Banquet and the Hall of Fame Ceremony held at the DoubleTree Hotel at Warren Place in Tulsa. More than 280 guests attended the event to help recognize the following individuals inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame: Cathy Crockett Herrin ’76, Steve Herrin ’75, Danielle Beynet Kling ’90, Jeannie Bromley Lindley ’91, Greg Meyer ’77, Coach Doug Bromley ’66 and the 1976 Girls Basketball Team. Current student athletes and teams were also recognized for their athletic accomplishments during the 2011-2012 year. Student awards include Three Sport Letter Winners, Championship and Runner-Up Teams, Exemplary Accomplishments on the Field and other awards. The recipient of the 2012 Charles H. Brown Coach Award was Holland Hall Coach and Dean of the senior class, Richard Spencer. Special thanks to the evening’s sponsors: Allen Family Foundation Fund, The Bank of Union, Hilti, Jeff & Shari Harjo and Family, Byers Outdoor Advertising, Henry Orthodontics, Stephen & Annie Brady and Family, Platinum Mechanical and The Movement Disorder Clinic of Oklahoma. HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE
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