Holland Hall School Magazine - 2023

2023-2024

CELEBRATING HOLLAND HALL’S 100TH GRADUATING CLASS

Cookies with Dutch

The Primary School meets Dutch — Holland Hall’s mascot — for the first time on Holland Hall’s official 100th anniversary, Sept. 21, 2022. Middle and Upper School students were introduced to Dutch during a Founding Day ceremony on the Chapman Green.

HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE TEAM

JP Culley, Head of School

Ashley Parrish ’93, Director of Communications and Marketing

Brandon Fox, Marketing Manager – Graphic Design

Chris McConnell, Promotions and Digital Marketing Manager

Greg Spencer ’99, Sports Information Director

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Mazen Abufadil, Visual Arts Faculty

Neil Bergenroth, Upper School Director of Instructional Technology

Brent Casey, Director of College Counseling

Gillian Cawiezell ’01, Director of Donor Relations and Annual Giving

Steve Dyer, Director of the Walter Arts Center & Fine Arts

Amy England, Chief Advancement Officer

Richard Hart, Director of Alumni and Family Engagement

Steve Heldebrand, Assistant Head of School for Athletics

Pam Rogers, Middle School Science Department Chair

Diane Shen, Director of Development

Jennifer White, Assistant Head of School and Middle School Head

DESIGNER

Brandon Fox

PHOTOGRAPHER

Chris McConnell

With special thanks to Lindsay Nichols

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FROM JP’S DESK ‘Ready to serve Tulsa and beyond’

“Holland Hall is a school that grows with you.” This sentiment, shared with me by a new parent who also attended Holland Hall for two years, speaks to our focus on offering a comprehensive educational experience — one where essential habits of mind like critical thinking and lifelong learning are coupled with explorations in the arts, athletics, and leadership.

As I conclude my 10th year serving as Head of School, it’s easy to see, concretely, the impact of this experience on our Upper School students who I first knew as primary schoolers. They may not always realize it, but they are remarkably ready for all the challenges and opportunities that await in college. The confidence gained by encountering a curriculum that genuinely challenges each student to think independently is truly a gift.

Looking even more broadly, the influence our teachers have on the lives of our alumni reveals the promising potential of the positive impact Holland Hall has on Tulsa and beyond. In these pages, you’ll find touching tributes to two of our finest educators whom we lost this academic year: Ron Palma and Sandra Brown. You’ll also read reflections on a group of recently retired teachers whose combined years of service are truly staggering. What’s more, the investment they made in their students — their impact — is and will always be immeasurable and enduring.

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MISSION

Holland Hall provides a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts, college preparatory curriculum that promotes critical thinking and lifelong learning. A PreK-12 Episcopal school, we seek to foster in each student a strong moral foundation and a deep sense of social responsibility.

Holland Hall shall provide equal opportunity in education and employment for all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

Finally, as we honor our faculty and the history of Holland Hall, including our former boarding program, and plan for more campus improvements and investments in our students and facilities, this year we also welcomed a beloved figure to campus: Dutch the Lion. While we remain firmly The Dutch, Dutch the Lion has connected our community in delightfully playful ways. He is a symbol of kindness and school spirit for our younger students and a great leader of the student section for our upper schoolers. He’s not too shabby on Instagram either!

Thank you for your continued investment and advocacy for our cherished community. As we bid farewell to our 100th graduating class, Holland Hall stands on solid footing, prepared to nurture the next century of leaders who are profoundly ready to serve Tulsa and beyond!

In community,

JP Culley, Head of School

Boarding memories

Jean Newton ’47 Tate tours the historic Oakwold mansion, which served as a dorm for some Holland Hall students for a brief period. See historic photos from the era, as well as what the residence looks like now.

In honor of the 100th graduating senior class, Holland Hall Marketing Manager for Graphic Design Brandon Fox took graduation portraits to make a collage on the cover and back of this issue. You’ll notice the red roses and white gowns date back to some of the earliest classes.

Holland Hall welcomes its first Director of Belonging and Inclusion for the 2023-24 school year. Meet Bryan Burnham and his family.

Karen Holmes, Joe Ford, Patrice Cardiel, Ronda Cooper, and Charlie Brown have a combined 179 years of teaching experience. They all retired this year. Take a look back at their memorable careers.

1. 1952

2. 1991

3. 1955

4. 1971

5. 1961

6. 2007

7. 1986

8. 1933

9. 1924

10. 1968

11. 1930 12. 1970

‘Seen, heard, and valued’ A year of notable departures

SENIORS

SENIORS

Class of 2023

100TH GRADUATING CLASS OF

SENIOR VIRTUES From

the faculty

» Julian Aaronson

You’re creative, courteous, and driven in the pursuit of excellence.

» Olivia Abdalla

You’re sincere, wise, and empathetic.

» Sebastian Alderman

You’re curious, a deep thinker, and kind-hearted.

» Kamani Alexander

You’re genuine, creative, and bold.

» Hamza Ali

You’re faithful, kind, and helpful to others.

» Marvin Anderson

You’re polite, generous, and always ready to help.

» Blythe Baker

You’re compassionate, patient, and devoted.

» Caroline Briggs

You’re diligent, considerate, and resilient.

» Claire Butkin

You take initiative, are thoughtful, and an advocate for women’s rights.

» Amelia Clark

You’re diligent, dependable, and you take initiative.

» Macey Collier

You possess grit, are a deep thinker, and are enthusiastic.

» Harrison Confer

You’re amiable, respectful, and good-hearted.

JULIAN AARONSON New York University

OLIVIA ABDALLA Hampton University

SEBASTIAN ALDERMAN Johns Hopkins University

KAMANI ALEXANDER Howard University

Lifer – K Lifer – 1st *

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Lifer – 1st

HAMZA ALI Northumbria University (U.K.)

MARVIN ANDERSON University of Montana

BLYTHE BAKER University of Oklahoma

CAROLINE BRIGGS University of Kansas

CLAIRE BUTKIN Skidmore College

AMELIA CLARK Sewanee: The University of the South

MACEY COLLIER Southwest Baptist University

HARRISON CONFER Oklahoma State University

LIFER Entered Holland Hall at or before 1st grade and stayed through 12th

* Cum Laude Society Member † National Merit Finalist

∫ College Board National Recognition Program for Black/African American, Hispanic, Indigenous, and/or Rural/Small Town Students

SENIOR VIRTUES

From the faculty

» Garrett Conner

You’re dependable, loyal, and a servant leader.

» Jadon Cool

You’re affable, curious, and insightful.

» Lauren Cox

You’re conscientious, loyal, and dependable.

» Jake Craft

You’re resilient, compassionate, and you take initiative.

» Miranda Davis

You’re loyal, witty, and insightful.

» Matthew Feemster

You’re versatile, conscientious, and goaloriented.

» William Franden

You’re respectful, adaptable, and friendly.

» Mia Fugate

You’re tenacious, persistent, and willing to work with others toward a common goal.

» Kyle Gough

You’re kind, thoughtful of others, and willing to take risks.

» Allie Grenier

You’re thoughtful, creative, and introspective.

» Elise Hill

You’re independent, a loyal friend, and a strong leader.

» Kylie Hoffman

You’re kind, courteous, and have a strong work ethic.

» Kate Hook

You’re empathetic, spirited, and generous.

» Noel Hosterman

You’re inquisitive, reflective, and insightful.

» Kayla Hughes

You’re observant, driven, and humble.

» Oscar Ichinose

You’re curious, resilient, and steadfast in the pursuit of your goals.

SENIOR VIRTUES From the faculty

» Ayan Iftikhar

You’re respectful, kind, and a problem solver.

» Parker Jenney

You’re flexible, resilient, and reflective.

» Kalayia Johnson

You’re altruistic, kind, and you show and require respect.

» Ryan Jones

You’re courageous, take risks, and thoughtful.

» Anne Kennedy

You’re considerate of others, hard working, and you honor human dignity.

» Tanvi Kiran

You’re a leader, confident, and proud of your heritage and culture.

» Faith Koontz

You’re fierce, modest, and dedicated.

» Lance Kramer

You’re resilient, courageous, and loyal to your family and friends.

» Salam Kundi

You’re respectful, thoughtful, and you express a deep care for others.

» Payton Little

You’re strong, thoughtful, and resilient.

» Jasman Lover

You’re positive, authentic, and curious.

» Ella Mabrey

You’re grounded, intentional, and cheerful.

» Annabelle Main

You’re clever, witty, and adventurous.

» Anna Martens

You’re considerate, compassionate, and creative.

» Phoenix Mason

You’re artistic, innovative, and kind.

» Sasha McCall

You’re a loyal friend, fearless, and generous.

Lifer – EPK

Lifer – EPK

LIFER Entered Holland Hall at or before 1st grade and stayed through 12th * Cum Laude Society Member † National Merit Finalist ∫ College Board National Recognition Program for Black/African American, Hispanic, Indigenous, and/or Rural/Small Town Students

SENIOR VIRTUES From the faculty

» JoAnna Miller

You’re jovial, artistic, and confident.

» Connor Morris

You’re enthusiastic, caring, and a great friend.

» Jackson Moseman

You’re determined, insightful, and a deep thinker.

» Macyn Muir

You’re tenacious, considerate, and wise.

» Nate Mullendore

You’re tough, determined, and respectful.

» Ethan Murta

You’re calm and collected, a deep thinker, and loyal.

» Ella O'Brian

You’re empathic, loyal, and a good friend.

» Mac O’Brien

You’re a good listener, a quiet observer, and are steady and consistent.

» Kenzie O'Brien

You’re caring, passionate, and dedicated.

» Connor O'Sullivan

You’re curious, caring, and insightful.

» Emily O’Sullivan

You’re diligent, conscientious, and compassionate.

» Rahul Pai

You’re patient, loyal, and a role model.

» Nyal Palmer

You’re enthusiastic, witty, and compassionate.

» Zachariah Parra

You’re cheerful, sympathetic, and bold.

» Griffin Pashley

You’re steady, industrious, and reflective.

» Mace Patterson

You’re dependable, responsible, and humble.

LIFER Entered Holland Hall at or before 1st grade and stayed through 12th

Cum Laude Society Member † National Merit Finalist

and/or Rural/Small Town Students

Lifer – K

Lifer – EPK

Lifer – EPK

Lifer – EPK

Lifer – K

Lifer – EPK

Lifer – EPK

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SENIOR VIRTUES From the faculty

» Nicole Peevy

You’re brave, mature, and possess a strong sense of endurance.

» Elaina Penn

You’re eloquent, witty, and dedicated.

» Conley Pentecost

You’re resilient, confident, and caring.

» Kyle Pigott

You’re clever, steadfast, and accepting of others.

» Arnav Reddy

You’re polite, a consistent friend, and dependable.

» Cassie Reed

You’re joyful, display grit, and have a big heart for others.

» Sophia Regalado

You’re joyful, focused, and eager.

» Zach Reichard

You’re deep-hearted, ambitious, and respectful.

» Sadie Robinson

You’re courteous, disciplined, and dependable.

» Ben Rougeot

You’re jovial, enthusiastic, and have an unwavering concern for others.

» Natalie Ryan

You’re reliable, loving, and open-minded.

» Sara Sadeghi

You’re compassionate, kind-hearted, and loyal.

» Trinidad Saldivar Vargas

You’re hard-working, inquisitive, and intentional.

» Kenith Scott Lopez

You’re innovative, express concern for others, and inquisitive.

» Andrew Silvestri

You’re trustworthy, courteous, and polite.

» Anna Silvestri

You’re generous, dependable, and joyful.

Lifer – EPK

Lifer – EPK

Lifer – EPK

Lifer – EPK

Lifer – 1st

Lifer – EPK

REICHARD

ELAINA PENN Furman University

CONLEY PENTECOST University of Arizona

KYLE PIGOTT University of Iowa

Lifer – EPK

LIFER Entered Holland Hall at or before 1st grade and stayed through 12th

* Cum Laude Society Member † National Merit Finalist

∫ College Board National Recognition Program for Black/African American, Hispanic, Indigenous, and/or Rural/Small Town Students

SENIOR VIRTUES From

the faculty

» Anthony Smith

You’re joyful, clever, and genuine.

» Harley Smith

You’re sincere, compassionate, and vivacious.

» Sam Spanier

You’re adventurous, independent, and enthusiastic.

» Keaton Sterling

You’re a deep thinker, creative, and curious.

» Nelson Stewart

You’re a systems thinker, a hard worker, and innovative.

» Logan Stitt

You’re creative, curious, and insightful.

» Emma Summers

You’re caring, empathetic, and kind.

» Molly Summers

You’re kind-hearted, friendly, and understanding.

» Scout Taggart

You’re a keen observer, collaborative, and humble.

» Anna Teoh

You’re hard-working, cooperative, and analytical.

» Jalen Thompson

You’re resilient, thoughtful, and a teamplayer.

» Katelyn Trimble

You’re a deep thinker, collaborative, and have a big heart for others.

» Griffin tucker

You’re creative, a stable leader, and consistent.

» Jayden Wheeler

You’re an encourager, insightful, and brave.

» Jacob Williams

You’re dedicated, dependable, and generous.

» Abby Wise

You’re kind, a gentle soul, and altruistic.

ANTHONY SMITH Colorado State University

HARLEY SMITH Brigham Young University

SAM SPANIER University of Oregon

KEATON STERLING University of Oklahoma

Lifer – 1st

Lifer – K

Lifer – EPK

Lifer – K

Lifer – EPK

Lifer – EPK Lifer – EPK

Lifer – 1st

NELSON STEWART Baylor University

LOGAN STITT University of Tulsa

EMMA SUMMERS Oklahoma State University

MOLLY SUMMERS Baylor University

SCOUT TAGGART Brandeis

TEOH University of Tulsa

JALEN THOMPSON Trinity Valley Community College

TRIMBLE University of Denver GRIFFIN TUCKER University of Oklahoma

WHEELER University of Arkansas

JACOB WILLIAMS Washburn University

ABBY WISE Oral Roberts University

LIFER Entered Holland Hall at or before 1st grade and stayed through 12th * Cum Laude Society Member † National Merit Finalist ∫ College Board National Recognition Program for Black/African American, Hispanic, Indigenous, and/or Rural/Small Town Students

SENIOR VIRTUES

From the faculty

» Kaleb Young

You’re consistent, supportive, and perceptive.

» Tate Zamarin

You’re enthusiastic, thoughtful, and caring.

KALEB YOUNG

Oklahoma State University

TATE ZAMARIN Purdue University

Teachers remember this year’s Holland Hall lifers

As seniors, a group of students affectionately known as lifers take a trip back to the Primary School. These students — who came to Holland Hall in 1st grade or before — always stop to see their favorite teachers. Sarah Cox. Paula Jackson. Lynne Lopez, Vanessa Jones, and then Tracy Prince in the 4th grade.

They’re the kind of teachers students remember, the kind of teachers students come back to visit. They, in turn, remember all of the students.

As the class of 2023 heads off campus, these teachers — and former teacher, in the case of Mrs. Jones — took a second to remember something about each of this year’s lifers and their Primary School years.

Julian Aaronson

Julian was a conscientious student who put a lot of thought and effort into his assignments.

Sebastian Alderman

Sebastian was very curious about everything! He only wanted to read nonfiction and historical fiction — NO fiction! He thought he wasn’t a good writer, but one of his poems was published in the Holland Hall Windmill!

Claire Butkin

Claire was extremely disappointed when her kite would not fly during the Mother's Day Picnic. Claire loved to communicate with a flair for drama, so I always knew she would be great in the drama department, and she’s proved me right with her fantastic performances.

Lauren Cox

Lauren loved everything about second grade — from our classroom spider to learning about Alaska, but her absolute favorite was reading fairy tales! I think she read every fractured fairy tale book in my room. She was an amazing writer! So conscientious about her work.

Jake Craft

Jake was very friendly and had a great sense of humor. He always helped his classmates with math problems. He wouldn’t tell them the answer but helped them figure it out! Years later when I had his sisters in my class, every time he was in the PS he would ask me how they were doing with their work!

William Franden

William enjoyed reading nonfiction books. He especially liked learning about inventors.

William was very social with his friends and had a great sense of humor! He made me laugh a lot!

Allie Grenier

She was always thoughtful about her work and her friends.

Kate Hook

Kate especially liked math. She loved playing our math games. She also was a beautiful Cinderella! Kate was always a hard worker and kind to everyone.

Oscar Ichinose

Oscar loved to make us laugh! On Egg Drop Day I kicked his box off the roof. Did your egg break, Oscar? I can't remember! One of the most positive, optimistic students I have ever taught!

Faith Koontz

She was always quiet but wanted to help and give; generous spirit.

Lance Kramer

Lance's desk was always close to mine … so he basically treated me like a desk partner. If

I tried to move him, he would get upset and ask me to move him back close to me. He was always friendly to everyone.

Ella Mabrey

This did not happen in second grade, but I love this memory of Ella. She was in MS and got her first cell phone. She got my number from her mom and sent me texts the entire time she was in Colorado for winter break. In 3rd grade, Ella was serious about her work, but had such a social and fun personality! She was known as the “queen of annotating” because she took so many good notes when she was reading!

Connor Morris

Connor was very friendly and had a lot of energy! Still SO friendly whenever I see him! Descriptive writer.

Macyn Muir

Macyn was obsessed with the Alphie Award. Seriously, she wanted an Alphie Award more than any kid in the PS! Macyn, did you ever get one? Even in 3rd grade, she was still after the Alphie Award! Macyn had very high expectations for herself. Very creative and artistic!

Nate Mullendore

Nate was all about recess, particularly if it had anything to do with a ball!

Mac O'Brien

Mac loved the book “Stone Fox.” He talked and talked about it long after we finished reading it.

Kenzie O’Brien

She began her love of horses in Primary School. Not only did she ride them, but she also read and wrote about them.

Connor O’Sullivan

Connor was an excellent problem solver. He would ONLY be Prince Charming in our fairy tale plays IF Kate Hook was Cinderella. PROBLEM solved.

Emily O’Sullivan

Emily loved to sit and chat with the teachers like she was an adult. She would cross her legs and visit the day away!

Mace Patterson

Mace was quiet but a leader. He had the most adorable smile! Still does! He wrote an amazingly detailed book about LEGOs, which to this day is widely admired by 3rd-graders every year!

Nicole Peevy

Nicole was always a calm presence in the classroom and with her friends. She had amazing manners and was a role model of good citizenship! Excellent mathematician!

Conley Pentecost

He was always curious and enjoyed talking to others one-on-one or in small groups.

Cassie Reed

Cassie was ultra organized and had the most positive attitude and lovely smile!

Zach Reichard

Soccer, soccer, and more soccer. I am sad he no longer plays because he was so good!

Ben Rougeot

He was kind to everyone. Polite. Just a sweet little boy.

Sara Sadeghi

Sara was very quiet! I am glad she turned out to

be a loud-spirited HH cheerleader. She enjoyed working on math problems with partners, as well as math games.

Andrew Silvestri

He was an old soul and often sat like an older gentleman in deep thought. He loved classic stories, movies, etc., and enjoyed talking with adults.

Anna Silvestri

Anna had all the qualities mentioned in the motto of the Primary School … friendly, helpful, respectful, and responsible! Strong work ethic, but ALWAYS smiling!

Harley Smith

So much energy and enthusiasm; always encouraging others and looking for opportunities to be involved. I loved sharing book recommendations with Harley. I became enthralled when she would describe one of her favorite books. Her excitement was infectious!

Emma Summers

Emma was quiet and sweet. She always had a beautiful smile every day.

Molly Summers

I remember Molly always smiling in second grade. NO matter what she could make her friends smile. She loved her friends and enjoyed spending time with them in class and at recess.

Anna Teoh

Whenever I was absent, Anna would tell the sub repeatedly, “Mrs. Cox doesn't do it that way. That's not what Mrs. Cox does. Mrs. Cox doesn't mark our papers that way!” Anna could easily HAVE been my sub!

Katelyn Trimble

Katelyn was always focused and eager to learn in class. She was a voracious reader.

Griffin tucker

He was the life of the party. He enjoyed visiting with others and added some humor to the day.

Jayden Wheeler

She was always quiet but worked hard on all of her assignments.

Abby Wise

She was always so sweet to everyone. She also loved to help, not only in the classroom, but also on the basketball court.

Oakwold Mansion

The lawns of the current-day Oakwold mansion are just as beautifully manicured but much smaller than they were when it was used as a residence hall for girls in the 1940s. At one time, the grounds included an Olympic-size swimming pool, huge picnic area with an outdoor fireplace, and even a horse track. Underground tunnels ran throughout.

Ashley Parrish ’93 Director of Communications and Marketing

Jean Newton ’47 Tate stands on the staircase of Oakwold, 76 years after she graduated. The staircase rises from the main entrance hall to the second floor, where there are multiple bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Much less grand staircases lead to a third floor — which housed the youngest students — and the basement.

BOARDING SCHOOL MEMORIES

An alumna from 1947 tours Holland Hall’s former dormitory — the stately Oakwold mansion.

With sparkling eyes, Jean Newton ’47 Tate sits and reminisces in the same room where she danced so many decades ago.

Her memories come tumbling back: lugging her old Victrola down the stairs for parties, the pretty dresses, the food. Yes, the chandelier is the same as it is in these pictures, she says, pointing up at the gleaming crystal.

“The older you get, the more you think about the things in the past and how meaningful they were to you. So this … this is special.”

More than 50 years after Oakwold closed, Jean Tate is one of the few remaining Holland Hall alumni who remember this residence near 41st Street and Lewis Avenue that the school used to board girls from the early 1940s to about 1950. She’s been back to the house once since she lived here, but not for decades. Now, the stately mansion has been purchased by a Holland Hall family who welcomed a visit from Tate to learn more about the piece of history they’ve bought.

With old yearbooks to guide her, Tate walks through each room remembering. Yes, that fireplace is original, she says. The draperies? “I think they’re the same!”

“Oh but the favorite place was this porch — the seniors’ space,” she says as she walks through the arches past the elegant living room with a grand piano.

“That’s where I learned to smoke,” she says, looking around the cozy breakfast room mischievously. “And that’s where I first started playing bridge. We had a card table right here.”

The grand staircase was where formal photos were taken — including several classes of Holland Hall graduates in their white dresses. It’s everyone’s favorite part of the house, the owners say.

Up the stairs, Tate finds the enclosed sleeping porch where she and seven other girls slept. She envied the girls who got to share the big master bedroom “because it was so pretty.” The sleeping porch had a small dressing room and a bathroom to share. Each girl had a small dresser, and she remembers crowding around the mirror.

1. The Oakwold name is even imprinted on the welcome mat. 2. The breakfast room that the senior girls living at Oakwold called their own. It’s where the girls played bridge and where Jean Tate learned to smoke. Now, it’s an airy sitting area. 3. A formal living room features an ornate fireplace with doors leading to the breakfast room, the library, and more. 4. The staircase was the setting for many of the formal graduation photos taken in the 1940s. 5. The hall has doors leading into the dining room, the formal living room, and the basement stairs.

“There was no point in fighting over it. You just all crowded in and did the best you could.” They didn’t have curling irons and blow dryers, after all, just pin curls to put in and take down.

The smaller bedroom also had a bathroom, and it was for the younger girls to share. She thinks about 30 girls lived in the home while she was there.

It was during World War II that Alwilda Millken Bole, widow of school founder George S. Bole, offered the school the use of Oakwold, her 30-acre estate, to board Holland Hall students from outside Tulsa, according to the Holland Hall history books written by teacher and historian Ron Palma.

“In 1942, shortly after the outbreak of the war, Mrs. Bole commented:

‘I think the future for a girls' school in Oklahoma is very promising. More and more people are coming to this part of the country and more homes are being broken up as fathers are being called into service. Parents are anxious to have their children inland during these war times and to have them in a school like Holland Hall.’”

The girls were taken by bus to the Birmingham campus about two miles away at the intersection of 26th and Birmingham. Tate remembers singing the whole way there every day — and even louder on the way downtown for Sunday services or for their weekly excursion to the music store or visits to the Tulsa Town Hall lectures that were the precursor of today’s senior privileges. The girls had an allowance of $2.50 a week to spend.

The home was leased to the school for a nominal amount, but the upkeep would be too much for the school, and the board of trustees voted to close it in 1950 to focus on the new Eight Acres campus.

“The home, a 25-room mansion of English Tudor design, provided living quarters for around 30 girls plus two live-in teachers and a house mother,” according to Palma’s history book. “By 1948 the boarding department had grown from three students to its maximum of 36. The

girls usually came from grades eight through 12, although there were sometimes boarders of middle and lower school age (one year there was a second-grader). During its existence as a boarding unit, Oakwold was home to girls from Arkansas, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Canada, Colombia (South America), and a number of towns and municipalities around the state of Oklahoma, especially Oklahoma City. It was "the only non-sectarian private preparatory school with a boarding department between Kansas City and Dallas."

Tate came to Holland Hall from Miami, Okla., in 1946-47, but she remembers going home with friends from as far away as Kansas City. The girls came to Tulsa for a number of reasons and most “were not the privileged,” like the town girls, Tate says. She was sent to Tulsa because “my mother thought I'd get a better education,” but a friend was there because her family had just lost her father.

Tate’s cousin boarded at the same time, arriving in 1945. Tate’s sister lived in the house two years, until 1947.

Downstairs is the club room, with a grand fireplace and a painting of the estate when it was built, with the Olympic-size swimming pool, horse track and acres of green space. Tate remembers so well going to the pool, she says. They never used the horse track.

That pool is still there, the homeowner says, but it’s not part of the estate anymore. It’s actually next to a house owned by another Holland Hall family. The original 30 acres the house sat on is now filled with stately homes.

The tour, the memories, “it’s just a thrill of a lifetime,” Tate says. Her family’s history is entwined with Holland Hall’s. She’s the first of four generations to attend the school — with her daughters and a son-in-law the second, two granddaughters as the third, and as the third, and two great-grandchildren as the fourth, one already on campus and another starting soon.

This house is a piece of history, she says.

“A good piece of history for Holland Hall, and for Tulsa. Oh, it really is.” H

6. The formal living room still features the wainscoting, fireplace, and wood floors. The grand piano sits where many theatrical performances were staged in the ’40s. 7. & 7a. A performance in the main living room, in front of the breakfast room that senior girls claimed as their own. 8. Dances were often held at Oakwold, oftentimes with cadets from the Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore in attendance. Sometimes there were live bands, sometimes someone brought down the Victrola. 9. The dining room walls were once covered with beautiful murals, which were painted over by a previous owner. The chandelier remains the same. 9a. This shot of the dining room in the ’40s shows off the murals. 10. & 10a. Various external shots of Oakwold. 11. The staircase features beautiful iron work. 11a. The staircase was used for graduation photos. 12. The library was a favorite of faculty members in the ’40s. 12a. But many students also used the space. 13. The draperies may be original to the home, according to the homeowners. 14. & 14a. The basement area was used for study hall, as well as for student council meetings. 15. Students on the lawn at Oakwold.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

The historic Oakwold Mansion serves as both a backdrop and a subject, offering myriad architectural details and hidden stories waiting to be unveiled. Every nook in this historic home holds secrets, and Chris McConnell skillfully captures the interplay between light and shadows, accentuating the mansion's grandeur.

While modern technology provides many conveniences, the allure of vintage cameras to McConnell lies in their simplicity and craftsmanship. “My use of both digital and analog (film) cameras adds an extra layer of connection to the subject. It sounds a bit kooky, but slowing the process down lets me really absorb the scene and subject in front of my lens. Adjusting the settings on my Rolleicord and Mamiya RB67, focusing manually, working in tandem with the light source, and waiting for the perfect moment to capture an image encourages patience and a deeper appreciation for the art of photography." H

Gear Used:

» Digital Camera: Sony A9 + Lens: G Master 24-70mm f/2.8 (2017)

» Medium Format Film (120)

» Rolleicord 3.5f (1960s)

» Mamiya RB67 + 90mm Sekor 4.5f (1970s)

16. In the basement, above a fireplace, is a painting. Open it, and you find another detailed painting of the original Oakwold estate with is Olympic pool and horse track. That pool is still in existence, but it on another homeowner’s property now. 17. A view of students swimming in the Olympic pool with Oakwold in the background. 18. & 18a. & 18b. & 18c. A fountain shows large bushes that were just seedlings when the house was used as a residence hall. 19. & 19a. & 19b. Doors leading out to the garden. A beautiful Christmas tree could once be seen shining in these French doors. 20. A piano now sits where theatrical productions took place. The doors to the right hide stairs that may have been used by employees of the home. 21. & 21a. A bar area has intricate windows featuring spider webs — which can be found in numerous places in the neighborhood where Oakwold sits. Jean Newton Tate doesn’t remember the bar area — and the owners don’t know if the area is original to the house or was added later. 22. & 22a. & 22b. Various external shots of Oakwold property. 23. The outdoor fireplace can still be found in the neighborhood but no longer sits on the Oakwold property. 24. Dances with the boys from the Oklahoma Military Academy were always highly anticipated. 25. A bathroom on the third floor features two toilets, four sinks and two showers. The youngest girls, including Jean Newton Tate’s cousin, lived on the third floor. 26. Student hanging around the Christmas tree celebrating the holiday. 27. Oakwold logo imprinted into the carpet.

‘Seen, Heard, and Valued’

Meet the school’s first Director of Belonging and Inclusion

In May, after a thorough search, Bryan Burnham was introduced as Holland Hall’s first Director of Belonging and Inclusion. He was one of three finalists to tour the school and meet with students, faculty, and administrators in May, telling more than one group his own history of feeling like an outsider.

Burnham, who most recently was a professional football player with the British Columbia Lions and a representative for the Canadian Football League’s Players Association, is also a sought-after public speaker who helped create Team Up to End Racism, a school program designed to educate students on the impact racism has on society and help students develop strategies to embrace diversity.

A University of Tulsa graduate with a degree in history and a minor in education, he continued his studies while playing with the CFL and is completing a master’s degree in business management at Wilmington University.

He started his new position in July but took some time to answer questions before his arrival on campus.

1. What is a DBI Director, and what makes you uniquely qualified for the position?

A Director of Belonging and Inclusion helps create and maintain an environment where our children feel they belong. For children to have the most effective educational experience, it is imperative that they feel seen, heard, and valued. In addition to our children's experience, we must ensure that the individuals who educate the children are equally seen, heard, and valued. My experiences with racism, bullying, and discrimination have fueled my passion for this work. In addition to my passion, my educational background, experience as a professional football player, and dedication to community outreach make me uniquely qualified for this position.

2. Where are you from? What’s your history in Tulsa?

I grew up in Moorestown, New Jersey. I received my only D-1 scholarship offer to play football from the University of Tulsa,

and I accepted without knowing exactly where I was going. I never would have imagined that I’d be calling Tulsa home 15 years later. My time in Tulsa was difficult at first, and there were many ups and downs, but I ultimately met my wife, Aubrey, and I am forever grateful that I chose Tulsa.

3. What stuck out to you as you toured Holland Hall? What impressed you? What things made you think this was the place you want to start this stage of your life in? Where do I begin? I was impressed by just about everything at Holland Hall. From the facilities to the people, I got the feeling this was a special place. I recall being amazed by a student's artwork and their inspiration on my initial visit. However, the most important aspect was the care and support that I felt from leadership and faculty during the interview process.

4. Your wife attended Holland Hall. What has she shared about the community? My wife attended Holland Hall from second to ninth grades. Unfortunately, she needed

to leave to focus on some health issues. When I told her that I applied for this position, she was so excited to tell me all the great things she remembered about Holland Hall, and she is so happy to be a part of this school again.

5. Can you tell us a little about your education background?

History was always my favorite subject in school, so I figured that’s what I should study at the University of Tulsa. It was difficult keeping up with the research and papers while focusing on football, but I am glad I chose history. Through my career in the CFL, I became interested in philosophy and astronomy and took some collegelevel courses in the off-season just for fun. As I got deeper into my career, and we were all hit with the effects of COVID-19, the realization that my playing days were numbered motivated me to return to school. I began working on my Master’s in business management, and I am currently six credits from completing that program.

6. Playing professional football must have been exciting. Can you tell us more about it? In what ways did it prepare you for

How about some silly questions?

1. Favorite restaurant/cuisine

I love food and cooking, so my house is my favorite place to eat. I love all cuisine, but I can always go for Caribbean, and Sisserou’s is probably my favorite restaurant in Tulsa.

2. Favorite thing to do in Tulsa with your kids? The kids love going to the Gathering Place!

3. Favorite sports teams? OU or OSU?

My favorite sports teams are the BC Lions of the CFL and the Mercedes Formula 1 team. I’m also a Philadelphia sports fan and UNC Tar Heels fan. OU or OSU? How about TU!? But if I had to choose, definitely OU ��

4. Favorite song/artist? Book?

Inspirational quote?

I love music and appreciate many different genres, so this is difficult. But, if I have to choose one, I’d say Superstition by Stevie Wonder.

My favorite books (I have a few) are, “Relentless” by Tim Grover, “Ego is the Enemy” by Ryan Holiday, “Starry Messenger” by Neil deGrasse Tyson, and “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien.

working in a school and in this position?

Playing professional football was a dream come true. I was inspired by my dad and wanted to follow in his footsteps. Football is a unique sport where individual success is highlighted, but what you do for your teammates and the relationships that develop have a greater impact. In my eight years in the CFL, I shared the locker room with people from all walks of life, and to have success, we needed to embrace our differences and work together. Off the field, I enjoyed attending community events, connecting with fans, and mentoring youth. Scoring touchdowns is a great feeling, but it pales in comparison to the feeling I got from kids telling me they looked up to me and that I inspired them. Football helped me gain the confidence to be myself, speak up for myself and others, be a leader, and, most importantly, be a team player.

7. When do you start?

I start July 3, and I cannot wait!

8. What are your first goals?

I want to build relationships with everyone here. I will take the time to get to know

Holland Hall and its unique traditions.

9. What do you see changing at HH with this position?

I’m not sure yet, but I will take the time to make observations and recommendations. However, from day one, I will focus on ensuring Holland Hall is a welcoming place for all, where the students and staff can be themselves and feel safe.

10. Is there a short-term goal? A long-term goal?

To create a more inclusive environment and a greater sense of belonging, and embed belonging and inclusion into the culture at Holland Hall. In the long term, I will assist in creating more opportunities for underprivileged youth to attend Holland Hall and more opportunities for diverse candidates to join the staff. I will also look to create a greater sense of community within Tulsa.

11. How do we measure success?

Long-term success can be measured in many ways, and as I get into my work, that will be determined. However, shortterm success will be measured by people's experiences at Holland Hall.

My favorite quote: “No. 1 in your life’s blueprint should be a deep belief in your own dignity, your own worth, and your own somebodiness. Don’t allow anybody to make you feel that you’re nobody. Always feel that you count. Always feel that you have worth, and always feel that your life has ultimate significance.”—

Martin Luther King Jr.

5. Favorite superhero? If you had one superpower, what would it be? Captain Marvel, and if I had one superpower, I’d choose flight.

6. Cafeteria or lunchbox?

Best food in each?

I’m a lunchbox person, but I don’t mind the cafeteria. It’s easy to turn dinner into tomorrow's lunch. If I'm eating in the cafeteria, pizza is a good choice.

7. First thing you’ll put on your new desk?

A picture of my wife and family ♥ H

NO LIMITS

Imet Karen Holmes on Memorial Day weekend 2002, when I flew back home to Tulsa to interview for a math position at Holland Hall.

Since 2005, I have sat across the desk from her, and together we have laughed and cried, complained and rejoiced. We have shared countless ideas, too many stories, and a whole lot of crossword puzzles. The idea of somehow adequately honoring Karen in a speech or article is completely ridiculous, but I will offer you as many highlights as space allows.

First, there is Karen as a teacher. Colleagues and students past and present all recognize Karen as a phenomenal teacher. She has taught every level of math that the Upper School offers — from Algebra 1 up to Multivariable Calculus. She is skilled at challenging our high-flyers and talented at bringing along the students who need some help. Many students have credited Karen with helping them to like math again.

As Anne Marie Moore describes it, “If someone wanted to learn how to teach mathematics, they could just sit down with Karen and get to know all of the unbelievably creative methods that she uses to help her students learn. No other teacher is as gifted at helping students to think about all of the connections to be made in mathematics.”

And as gifted and experienced as she is, Karen is to this day continuing to hone her craft and improve her lessons.

Letter from a student of Mrs. Holmes

“Thank you so much for the hardest years of math in high school. You have taught me so much more than math. i learned how to be an inquisitive thinker, how to never settle for an answer, and how to be a good teammate and considerate of others. You have really shaped my Holland Hall experience, and i can never thank you enough.”

Cathy Rose Upper School Math Department Chair

Karen Holmes will be missed as a teacher, coworker, and friend.

Retired Holland Hall teacher Karen Harris says that Karen, “always seeks ways to apply concepts to real-world problems and make math relevant. She genuinely loves puzzles and problem-solving and shares that love with her colleagues and students. Her enthusiasm nurtures a passion for mathematics in others.”

And Karen does not just teach her students how to do math. She teaches them the skills and habits they will need beyond Holland Hall. Karen’s students have to earn the grade they get, and they understand that steady work is required to be successful. Karen ceaselessly holds her students accountable for their work and their actions, even at moments when doing so seems like a losing game. Karen has difficult conversations with students about their frequent unexcused absences, about their lack of effort, or whatever aspect of school they are falling short on, and she follows up with the student and the adults in that student’s life to get them back on track. This aspect of her work is exhausting, but her commitment to it has never faltered.

And while she somehow manages to go home with the “GPA Crusher” Teaching Oscar every year, her own students refute that title, knowing that while her expectations are high, the level of support and teaching she provides is even higher.

Next, there is Karen as a colleague. Karen is the epitome of a team player, always willing to do whatever is needed to support the school. You could say she is an INTEGRAL part of the Holland Hall community. (Yeah, sorry, that’s a lame math joke.)

She has worn many hats over the years, including teacher, advisor, department chair, tennis coach, Honor Council member, admissions committee member, unofficial upper school faculty social chair, the list goes on …

She attends and supports all kinds of school events, including performances, gallery openings, alumni functions, faculty parties, and athletic competitions of every variety.

She welcomes all new faculty and staff, and she is frequently sought out for advice and guidance. She is generous with her time and happy to share her knowledge about Holland Hall, about how to work with adolescents, or about how to effectively manage the demands of teaching.

Then, there is Karen as a friend. Karen never has met a stranger, and her connections with people are genuine and deep. She is a great listener, and, for many of us, is an important source of support.

She has a sixth sense for when someone is having a tough time, and she will reach out for details and check back to see if the situation has improved. She often acknowledges someone’s struggle with a kind note or a bouquet of flowers. Or she may reach out with an invitation to McNellie’s or even to her house for drinks and fellowship.

For me, she has been a mentor in every possible way. By watching and listening to Karen move through this life, I have learned how to be a better teacher, a better mother, and a better person. And while I am happy for her (and more than a little bit jealous) that she will no longer have to grade papers and write comments, I am sad that she will no longer be sitting just across the desk every day.

But this is Karen we’re talking about. She will reach out and check on me, so that even in the frantic pace that is life at Holland Hall, we will stay connected.

Letter from a student of Mrs. Holmes

“i really want to thank you for all you’ve done for me so far this year. You truly make an impact as a teacher, and i genuinely appreciate the way you push me in not only geometry, but also as a person. You’ve taught me a lot about accountability and self-motivation, and i feel lucky to have you as my math teacher. i’ve seen the impact you’ve made in the student body as a role model, supporter, and GPA Crusher.”

Karen, congratulations on your retirement! H

Henry Finch ’76 Chief Technology Officer

Joe Ford has been the mastermind behind Holland Hall’s schedule for two decades.

Take 350 student schedules, each with 18 mods a day, put them on a rotating six-day schedule, then multiply it by two semesters for more than 20 years … that’s a math problem no one wants to solve.

No one except Joe Ford, who will retire in September after 27 years at Holland Hall, many of those as the school’s scheduler. He’s agreed to stay on to train his replacement for one last semester. One last round of corrections. One last add/drop period.

After working as a math teacher, and then a technology director for a public school system for a few years, he thought the position at Holland Hall “sounded like a good challenge,” he said. “I had no idea what I was getting myself into.”

The design of the famed Holland Hall modular system that was adopted when the school moved to the 81st Street campus was a little different than it is today, he said. “It was actually more randomized than it is now. And there were a lot more conflicts as a result.”

Alumni who remember leaving one class halfway through to run to another one each week probably remember the word “conflict” well.

“From a scheduling perspective, there was one year that we changed from complete randomness — and if you want to use the word ‘chaos,’ that’s fine,” Joe said. That was especially tough.

But he succeeded in switching the system from the old DOS format to what is now — perhaps a more managed form of chaos. No one — except Joe’s replacement, maybe — really wants to know how he implemented those changes that help students learn time management skills and allow for unscheduled time. We’re just thankful he did.

But that change wasn’t even the hardest

problem he’s solved at Holland Hall, he said over a double cheeseburger at Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili, where he and his IT office mates often shared lunch.

During the pandemic, on very short notice, Joe was asked to take that year’s complicated schedule — much of which was already done — and trash it. To minimize student interactions and allow classroom time to actually happen that year, the school moved to a block schedule. “On short notice, that was the largest challenge — to redesign an entire schedule, then change it all back. We had to undo all of that to go back to ‘normal,’” he remembered.

But his favorite memories are with students. Through the years, he’s taught Introduction to Programming, computer graphics, robotics, AP Computer Science A in both C++ and Java, and AP Computer Science Principles. And, even in his scheduling role, he’s always kept relationships with students — he’s the very public face of the IT department. He has

affectionately received the “longest morning meeting announcement” award multiple times at the Teaching Oscars the students host every year.

“I dearly love the classroom,” he said. “The four years before coming to Holland Hall, I had a job that had completely removed me from the classroom. And I just missed the interaction with the students. With this position, I really loved the variety of duties. No two days are ever the same.”

And besides his coworkers, the students are what he will miss in retirement — which will be spent volunteering and working on his stained glass art.

“I really treasure nothing more than hearing back from former students,” he said. And while he’ll always be available for questions, he probably won’t be substitute teaching any time soon.

“There may be other ways that I can contribute back to the institution,” he said. “Who knows, there might be a piece of stained glass that shows up on campus.” H

‘Curiosity matters’

Patrice Cardiel tackles next big adventure — retirement

All eyeballs on me …’

With that rousing rhyme from longtime teacher Sarah Cox that many students remember, the Holland Hall faculty said goodbye to Patrice Cardiel, who retires this year.

“In her 43rd year, Patrice still comes in every day ready to try new ideas or something different to reach a student who is having difficulty,” Sarah told the crowd at the

retirement party. “She is always willing to help and encourage colleagues. The amount of wisdom and knowledge walking out our doors is immeasurable. We can only hope that we have paid attention and learned as much as possible by listening to her, watching her, and absorbing her expertise. Her influence will have a lasting and profound impact on the HH community. We all love and thank you, Patrice.”

Patrice never backed down from a challenge. She did hard things, just like she asked her students to do.

“I guess if you're a curious person, you're a curious person. And curiosity really matters, and willingness to learn. I think that's one of the most important things — always being open to learning something new. And I learned from these kids every single day,” she said.

It’s how she came to take the lead on the Diversity Committee in the Primary School.

“I really loved the work that I did with diversity,” she remembered. “Because when the head of the primary school at the time, Bert Bibens, came to me and asked me if I would lead a small group, I said, ‘I don't know enough to lead a small group.’ And he convinced me that I could do it. And just the amount of learning that I did has changed my perspective on so many things.”

From that opportunity, she started a family supper club that welcomed a diverse group of families to share a meal together. She became involved in a book club that only reads books on diversity and race relations, and how to make the world a better place.

She also always answered the call wherever she was needed.

“Overall, I’ve probably taught 3rd grade for the longest time,” she remembers. “I started

in kindergarten and was there several years, then went to 2nd. And then when I had my daughter, I switched to computers and science, so that I didn't have my own classroom. The computer lab was in the Middle School. And the science that I did was always outdoors. So I did Outdoor Education and Science for several years. Then went to 1st grade and then went from 1st to 3rd, 3rd to 5th, 5th to 2nd, and 2nd back to 3rd.

“So 3rd is where I've been the longest. And it's the nearest and dearest to my heart.”

Wherever she’s been, she’s built strong teams. Walking by her classroom, you would often see teachers and assistants doing workout videos together during recess. Or planning curriculum.

“My best memories will be of camaraderie and being part of a team. Professional development as a group, HH let groups travel together and really talk and absorb what they are learning as a team. And just being with kids; kids are amazing little human beings. They're just amazing.”

From here, she’s planning on staying busy.

“I’m going to travel as much as I can. I've got a grandbaby, but she's in Maine. So I'm going to be going back and forth between here and Maine as much as I can. And just whatever crosses my path that looks interesting,” she said. H

‘Classidy class Clap

Watch Betty Dougall’s Retirement Rhyme for Patrice Cardiel.

‘Mayor of the Upper

Brent Casey Director of College Counseling

During her 16 years at Holland Hall, Ronda Cooper, “Mama Coop” or simply “Coop,” as she is often affectionately referred to, has brought all the laughter and years of wisdom to her job.

The College Counseling office has been filled with funny stories about her two kids, Blane and Allison, her five grandchildren, heartwarming and sometimes hilarious stories of how the unhoused seem to find her and often flock to her (she takes good care with them), and great stories of her 24 years in the Jenks, America, school district.

She could put a toweringly huge, uncooperative football player in his place by simply staring him down. I promise you, she won. I know I get “the look” from time to time. For example, Ronda was going to retire last year, but fortunately we all convinced her to stay one more year. Early this year Ronda got right in my face, you know, kind of Army style, and said, “Repeat after me. I. Will. Not. Be. Back.”

Ronda Cooper knows how to take care of business.

Upper School’

Ashlee Lowry, Laura Vance, and I sometimes look up from our desks and realize Ronda is not around. “Where’s Ronda?” We like to say, “She’s somewhere out there shaking hands and kissing babies.”

We know that our own little mayor of the Upper School is taking care of business somewhere.

She has been willing to arrive early, stay late, work weekends, and do some of the jobs no one else is willing to do — like wash the dishes left in the Upper School faculty lounge sink, or scrub the tile floor in the workroom faculty bathroom before special guests arrive.

She’ll change the copy paper, empty the shredder bin, pick up trash around campus, pull weeds from flower beds (her favorite), and try to scrub clean the hopelessly dirty white boards in the Lecture Center.

Mama Coop has doled out some tough love to students through the years, but it’s always been sincere and in the student’s best interest. She gets kids.

She has attended, I’m going to guess, hundreds of athletic events, concerts, and theater productions in her 16 years here. She was a Freshman Orientation leader one year. Once. Years ago, when at the last minute I was

unable to chaperone a trip with students to tour East Coast colleges, she very graciously stepped in and took the group from D.C. to Boston. When she returned, I got the look. “Never again,” she said. There’s more to that story … Ronda Cooper is a legend. Moving forward, she would rather spend more time with her grandchildren, Cash, Oakley, Harrison, Jake, and Caden, than with us. We’ll try to understand.

Enjoy every minute of retirement, Ronda. Thank you for your 16 years of dedication to Holland Hall, but most of all, thank you for your friendship. You’re a gem. H

FOREVER DUTCH

Charlie Brown leaves remarkable legacy at Holland Hall

The words from Middle School Dean and coach Brian Thompson — affectionately known as BT by students and faculty alike — played on screen at Dutch Divine, an alumni event that this year was held in Charlie Brown’s honor. BT’s was just one voice on a video that celebrated the man who left an indelible mark on our school.

Coach Brown officially retired this year as Holland Hall’s longest serving faculty member. He served the school for more than 57 years in so many capacities — chemistry teacher, football and baseball coach, athletic director, dean, director of stewardship, and so many more.

While there are many titles, they do not describe the zeal, passion, and commitment Coach Brown brought to each of these positions. He took great pride in the fact that he was a chemistry teacher and Hall of Fame football coach, whose work brought honors, championships, and recognition to Holland Hall.

This summer, with one final huge party, the Tulsa World awarded him their All World Lifetime Achievement Award.

“I don’t think there’s anyone who has had a more profound effect on the school than Coach Brown,” Holland Hall Athletic Director Steve Heldebrand told the local newspaper.

His reach extended far beyond the 22 of

To donate to The Charlie Brown endowment for Financial Aid, go to hollandhall.org/charliebrown.

To buy a copy of his book, “The Lucky One,” go to hollandhall.org/cbbook. All proceeds benefit the endowment.

his players who went on to play major college football.

The individual achievements of his chemistry students and the accomplishments of his football teams brought him lasting satisfaction, but he said in his retirement message to the school that he considers his biggest contribution to the school to be the hundreds of students he persuaded to enroll and the financial aid dollars he helped raise to make this possible.

Coach Brown guided many students through the process of enrollment, helped navigate solutions to financial barriers, and watched them graduate and become successful

adults. Holland Hall changed the lives of these students and their families, while these same students influenced and positively changed the lives of their peers and the Holland Hall community. Many continue to return and share their profound appreciation for their Holland Hall experience.

Holland Hall is forever changed because of Coach Brown’s leadership and initiative. Woven throughout the fabric and the history of Holland Hall — in buildings, on playing fields, in traditions, and in memories and stories shared over and over again — are the reminders of Coach Brown’s extraordinary commitment to this school and this community. The relationships he built with his players and students, their families, his colleagues, and the patrons who supported him throughout his career are a testament to his lifelong devotion to Holland Hall.

As a last gift, he helped establish The Charlie Brown Endowment for Financial Aid, which will provide tuition support for deserving students and their families. If Coach Charlie has had an impact on your life and you would like to say “Thank you,” “Happy retirement,” or “Congratulations,” he asks that you consider a donation to his endowment.

Congratulations, Coach Brown! Happy retirement! H

“Holland Hall is Charlie Brown. They’ll always be connected. You can’t have one without the other.”

To know more about The Charlie Brown Endowment for Financial Aid, watch the video by scanning the QR code.

Primary School

Grow Dutch

Pam Rogers MS Science Middle School

Audra Meadows US Math Upper School

Community garden brings school branches together

What sprouts and grows when you take a seed of an idea, add goodly doses of unwavering support and determination, and throw in the elbow grease of a community?

A thriving school community garden! Starting as a collective dream of four faculty members in 2018, Grow Dutch Community Garden has become a thriving community treasure where students, faculty, and staff gather together, work together, and grow together.

Visit the garden on any given day, and you might find Upper School students tending their Three Sisters Native American garden, Primary School campers planting zinnias with small hands as they learn about flowers and seeds, faculty members harvesting vegetables and herbs for their evening meals, and a faculty member watering her newly planted carrot seeds with her granddaughter.

Take the time to sit quietly, and you will notice the oasis that this island of biodiversity on Holland Hall’s campus has become as it hosts hummingbirds, native pollinators, and the humans who tend it.

Build and nurture a place of growth and beauty and it becomes a true interconnected community, a place where learning happens, ideas are shared, and friendships and bonds grow. As Vivian Alderman ’26 noted when asked why being a part of the Grow Dutch Community garden is important to her, “I see the garden as a community bonding project. By participating in the community Garden, you bond with people you might never have thought you could become friends with. I feel that the more people you can connect with over something you believe in, the stronger your cause becomes. The garden is also a great opportunity to get outside!”

The Grow Dutch Community Garden is now entering its fourth growing season. We invite you to visit the garden. Come to enjoy the beauty and come to learn. Come see what can happen when a seed is planted and a community comes together to gather and grow. H

The Grow Dutch Community Garden sits on the lawn bordering 81st Street and was started by Middle School teacher Pam Rogers, Upper School teachers Bob and Jan Butler and Audra Meadows. Since the start, about 25 people have participated — mostly faculty, but the Environmental Garden shares a bed. Two current students have planted a Three Sisters garden, which traditionally includes beans, corn and squash, but the students subbed in the more popular watermelon for the squash.

Middle School

The art of

BELONGING

Head of Middle School recaptures the feeling

For Holland Hall’s first annual Day of Giving, I posted on Facebook a link to giving and encouraged folks to make a donation. This was my caption:

“Holland Hall is part of my family. My sister, brother, brother in law, and I are all alumni. My two children are alumni. My nephew is in PreK. I fulfilled my career goal and dream by returning here six years ago to be the Head of Middle School, following in the footsteps of those faculty who had a profound influence on me as a high school student. It is a special place.”

When asked to write a piece for this magazine, I could not think of a better topic than the sense of belonging that Holland Hall evokes in me, and I hope for all of those who walk the hallways here at this place that it feels like home.

I moved from Venezuela to Tulsa and enrolled at Holland Hall as an 8th grade student after a rough 7th grade year at another school. I graduated in 1989, then I returned here in 2017 to work. As I drove onto campus on July 17 of that year, the feeling of returning home was strong, and somewhat eerie even. Joining the faculty along with some legends who were still teaching/working at Holland Hall at the time — John Bennett, Karen Holmes, Sparky Grober, Richard Spencer, and Charlie Brown — was surreal. These folks, along with so many others, made a lifelong impression on me, and I credit them with my desire to be, and passion for being, an

Jennifer White with her family during Annabelle’s graduation in 2022. From left to right: Adam, Ben, Annabelle, and Jennifer.

Jennifer White ’89 Head of Middle School & Assistant Head of School

educator. I still aspire to connect with students the way I saw them connecting with my peers and me. These teachers played games and laughed with us in the Commons, their office doors were always open, they encouraged opinions and questions, they listened to us, they engaged with us, and we knew they cared for us. If I ever tried to skip a class (gasp!), they would even be known to come find me and walk me to class (this only happened a very few times!). A picture of me along with several classmates our senior year on a raft trip includes Doug Bromley (science and math teacher). Most of us cannot remember why he was with us on the banks of the Illinois River, but it goes to show how close we all were with those faculty around us who taught us so much more than their classroom subjects.

I played sports until I figured out that I was best at simply running and decided to stick with track and cross country. I started the Spanish Club (it still exists!), I tried out for a part in the play my senior year, I ran for Student Council, and I loved being a student at Holland Hall. I belonged, and that feeling of belonging in a place makes all the difference. It makes you feel happy and confident, it allows you to take risks, it empowers you to reach out to those around you for help, it sets you up for success. A sense of belonging is a precursor to thriving. I thrived at Holland Hall as a student, but more importantly, as a person.

My brother, Max Whisenhunt ’92, my sister, Katy Whisenhunt ’05, and my brother-inlaw, Bruce Townsend ’05, would have similar things to say about their years at Holland Hall. Always proud to wear the HH uniform (even when it was the polyester middy, the required leather loafers instead of comfy athletic shoes, or even the cardigan sweaters before the hoodies) and forever grateful for all of our experiences here, we are blessed to be part of the Dutch family. When my brother and I were in school, my mom volunteered in the “bookstore,” which was just off of the commons, and the main item purchased there was the lunch card. We recently found one of these behind a file cabinet in the middle school office — how was it possible that $5 or $10 cards lasted a week with 10 cent markings? Those were the days when baked potatoes, bagels, and warmed Grandma’s cookies were top choices for lunch in the makeshift lunch room — aka the US gym lobby. My mom will fondly recall those years and the feeling of safety that Holland Hall brought to her. She felt “connected to what was happening at school because of the student/ teacher ratios and being able to be involved.”

In 2017, when the position of Head of Middle School was offered to me, I was ecstatic. My children, who were very settled in Houston, were not quite as thrilled. However, they both knew how much I had always wanted to be here. They knew Holland Hall by name and from all the stories, but they had not always dreamed of being back like I had. When I asked about moving, they both very quickly shared that they would never stand in the way of this job for me and as long as they could have their own bathrooms upstairs in our new house, they would move. So, the quest began for two full bathrooms upstairs and the excitement grew — for me, at least. Once here, Ben ’20 and Annabelle ’22 got to experience that special HH community feeling with me. They made friends, joined teams, and fully participated in the life of the school. They found those faculty who brought out the best in each of them, they proudly sported the gray hoodies, and when they walked across the stage at their

graduations, I was right there to present their diplomas — talk about full circle. They were able to thrive as teenagers and as students here on this campus. As fate would have it, my daughter also fell in love with education and has her heart set on being a primary school teacher and a coach. I add that to the list of reasons that I love Holland Hall!

My nephew is in PreK this year. He thrives in this program, says he never wants to leave Holland Hall, and often asks to stay at school after pick-up because he loves it here. He thinks his teacher is the best; the bigger secret that he does not yet realize is that all of the teachers are actually the best! My sister (his mom) says she loves that Holland Hall feels like a community and can feel that “the teacher and others really care about his growth and success.” Reid, at the young age of 5 also feels that he belongs at Holland Hall. He has learned a tremendous amount about letters, numbers, playing, sharing, socializing, and he is already proud to be DUTCH.

We who are lucky enough to get to spend our days here working with students and families have the unique opportunity to have this kind of impact and influence; we do not take that for granted. As we strive to connect, to engage, to teach, to learn, and to bring joy in the experience of Holland Hall, we hope that you, your families, and the students you have enrolled feel that sense of belonging. We hope that you always seek to return and that you know you are an important member of the Holland Hall family.

Go DUTCH! H

Top: Ben accepting his diploma from JP Culley and Jennifer in 2020. Left: Jennifer with her nephew, Reid, who is in PreK in the 2022-2023 school year.

‘So grateful’

Middle School students experience Day of Service

Some days, middle school students forget to bring their iPads to school, leave their shoes in a classroom as they run to the next class, or come to school without brushing their hair. Some days, middle school students make wacky decisions like starting a food fight in the lunchroom or deciding to try to sneak AirPods in their ears all day. Most days, middle school students are unpredictable. They have extreme emotions, and they do not always think things through all the way.

And then there are SOME DAYS, more days than one might expect, when middle school students rise to the occasion before them, when they just knock it out of the ballpark. They have an uncanny ability to display an unexpected willingness to be their best selves, to do their best work, and to put into action the habits that adults all around them have tried to instill in their hearts and brains. I never doubt that when it matters most, middle school students will impress — they always do. When we call on them to do big things and when they see the impact these things can have, when they come to realize that they are that impact — they stand tall, show pride, step outside of their typical comfort zones, and give us assurance that our future is in good hands. These moments are golden; they give parents and educators alike purpose and gratification that we get to be part of these lives.

On March 22, Day of Service 2023, Holland Hall Middle School students showed up in massive ways. It was one of those days on which this group of 365 young adolescents made us proud. Day of Service was a day on which MS DUTCH made a hugely positive impression and impact on the Tulsa community, and likely, their day had an equally impressive impact on each of them in return.

As I visited the Tulsa community locations where our students were working, each person who greeted me gushed praise. “We are so grateful for Holland Hall sending students to help us today.” “Your students are so amazing.” “They are getting so much done for us we have to come up with more jobs.” “They work together so well.” “They seem to really be having fun doing this service.” The compliments went on and on.

And then, I walked into the rooms where students were cutting flyers, decorating bulletin boards, washing windows, cleaning cubbies, planting sunflowers, washing dishes, sharing a meal, assisting with market shopping, sorting clothes, making dog toys, writing notes, filling food bags with devotionals, and so much more. I saw smiling faces working collaboratively to accomplish the task at hand. I heard laughter and the sharing of ideas for how to do their work most efficiently. I heard polite greetings and exchanges between students and adults. I snapped photos and was reminded just how impressive this age group is. I was reminded, again, of why I love that I get to spend my days with fourth- through eighth-graders.

CEffective Communicators

I convey and receive information in a meaningful way to achieve clarity and purpose.

RResilient

I understand that challenges arise and I come back from them stronger, more confident, and wiser.

Portrait of a Middle School Learner

This year, a small group of faculty embarked on a journey to create a guide for teaching students in these middle school years to be successful in their education paths and beyond.

We asked:

How do we describe what we hope to instill in our students?

What are students able to do well by the end of 8th grade?

What main phrases guide our work with middle school students?

We sought to answer these questions with relevant, yet meaningful, concepts that would permeate the world of middle school — our language, or learning, our goals, our planning, and even, our hallways. We wanted to capture those essential elements we want students to be aware of and focus on as they grow up in our program.

What resulted was this — the Portrait of a Middle School Learner.

MMorally Courageous

I act with compassion, kindness, and integrity, and I respect the dignity of others.

WCommunity Builders

I demonstrate care for our community and take action to make it better.

OSocially and Personally Responsible

I am responsible for taking care of myself, being dependable, meeting obligations and expectations, as well as being accountable for my words and actions.

SStrategic Learners

I demonstrate understanding of myself as a learner by leveraging personal strengths and implementing effective strategies for lifelong learning.

SCreative Problem Solvers

I use resources, technology, curiosity, and flexibility to take creative risks and generate innovative ideas and solutions.

TCritical Thinkers

I evaluate, interpret, and synthesize information gained from experience, observation, research, and reflection in order to make informed decisions.

Upper School

Technology Road Map

Sharpe Faculty Development Fund drives innovation

We invite you to review the interactive roadmap by scanning the Qr code.

Neil Bergenroth Program Director of Upper School Instructional Technology

Micah Keyan All-School Technology Integrationist

Neil Bergenroth (Chair)

Micah Keyan (Chair)

Mazen Abufadil

Jane Beckwith

Anthony Cherry

Technology Deep Dive Committee members

Matt Christian

Jill Coulter

JP Culley

Vanessa Jones

Amanda Josserand ’98

We don’t have a really clear picture of where technology will be five to 10 years from now. Just the addition of generative AI will forever change the ways students and teachers approach work.

It’s a challenge every school is facing, so we wondered if we could get ahead of it. Could we create a framework with core values that provides the construct for whatever lies ahead and a way to create, evaluate, and use technology in ethically appropriate ways to make good decisions for the future? And do it in a cohesive way throughout our 1,000-student Pre-K to 12th grade independent school while still allowing faculty autonomy?

Enter the technology “Road Map.”

Opportunities for growth

In December 2021, Neil Bergenroth (Program Director of Upper School Instructional Technology) and Micah Keyan (All-School Technology Integrationist) wrote a proposal as part of an application to the TomM and Jennifer Sharpe Faculty Development Fund. This proposal outlined a high-level concept for a technology “Road Map” that could serve as a model for inspiration — allowing for a structure to improve and develop technology skills that could either serve as pure technology competencies or allow for integrating these skills across the curriculum.

This proposal was approved in January 2022, and the Technology Deep Dive Committee was born.

Given these challenges and the need for a

school to continually evaluate and innovate, the committee's charge was to create this road map to serve as a foundation — remembering our guiding north star of “life-long learning” and “social responsibility” contained in our mission statement.

A diverse team of innovators

The committee was formed of three faculty from each branch of the school. Faculty were chosen to bring diverse skills and perspectives to this work. It was important to involve those with some technical background and also those who did not have a background in tech so that all ideas and creativity could be explored. Our timeline for the committee allowed for three retreats, research work, and a final part that involved summarizing each part of the road map.

In early August 2022, our team met for an

Lynne Lopez

Becca Parker

David Parks

Vicki Vrooman

Jennifer White ’89

initial three-day retreat.

Before we could chart a course, it was important that we thoroughly assessed where we were as a school in terms of our mission and strategic plan. We reviewed the relevant documentation to understand our starting point and chart a course that embraced the values and mission of our community.

Our next activity was assembling a mock webpage for an aspirational program. This activity aimed to get our committee thinking about what might be possible so that we could innovate and explore, resulting in a road map that was as future-proofed as possible.

On the second day of our retreat, we invited Prakash Subramaniam to talk to our committee. Prakash is the proprietor of Code Ninjas, a coding academy for students, and the Tulsa Academy of Coding and Technology (TACT).

Editor’s note: TomM and Jennifer Sharpe generously established the Faculty Development Fund as an annual award to support innovative teaching at Holland Hall. The purpose of this fund is to provide radically different professional development (PD) opportunities for faculty (to be in addition to and not a replacement of the portion of the school’s operating budget normally allocated for standard PD). The ultimate result of the initiative should be to enhance the curriculum and/or teaching techniques to boost student experience in conjunction with the school’s mission, goals, and strategic plan. Fulltime teaching faculty in each branch are eligible to apply for funding.

To learn more about Prakash and his efforts to teach young people technology skills, here is a link to a podcast featuring him discussing these topics.

Core values in our road map

We then used an activity to brainstorm good teaching and learning. We developed six values or themes to help provide a road map framework.

We developed our first road map on the retreat's third day. We called this the Alpha version of the map, to use software development terminology. We knew we needed to see how things currently map across all grade levels. This process ultimately created more questions, such as “What are other schools doing? What were the best practices? When should students have mastered competencies at various points of their development?”

At the close of the first retreat, our marching orders were to spend a few hours researching programs at other schools or looking at educational research to inform our efforts further.

We refined our thinking over the next two retreats while examining our research.

We had many conversations during the committee work about ideas and concepts that involved a broader focus on educational practices in general rather than those relating to technology.

The road ahead

As a result of this process, we have evolved as educators. This journey has been a yearlong examination of what is and what could be as we take our next steps. We have a great opportunity ahead of us, and we now have a road map to help us navigate the inevitable changing landscape of technology while remaining centered on the strong values we hold as a community.

The school is grateful for all those who took part in this process. It was challenging in terms of time, energy, thought, and creativity. We have arrived at an important crossroads in the life of our school. We now have a way forward to help us serve our students, faculty, and families.

The road map is not just the “what” of our vision, strategy, and tactics.

Essential to creating this map is the “who,” the human element essential to any creative endeavor or educational process.

As a result, we have included thoughts from some of our committee members as they reflect on the journey as a part of this committee over the past academic year.

This was a valuable project. We have realized we are doing some really great things with technology and also found there are areas we need to improve. Technology is not the only thing we need to concentrate on, but it is an important facet in education. We owe it to our students and community to have the best framework for teaching technology as well as implementing technology within the curriculum.

— Matt Christian, PS Library

I think it is a wise idea to have a general scope and sequence written for educators, parents, and students. I always think it is in the best interest of a school to have alignment between grades. This would allow technology skills to build upon a foundation of previously learned skills as the students move from preschool to grade 12.

— Lynne Lopez, 3rd Grade Faculty

The experience during our Tech Deep Dive retreats keeps me hopeful of our school's initiative to serve, with the interests, health, and well-being of our students, foremost in mind. I appreciate the opportunity presented, to make a change, to grow a student who carries with them a childlike determination and wide-eyed interest in their world.

— Mazen Abufadil, US Arts Faculty

We hope you enjoy exploring the road ahead and are willing to take the journey with us. Make sure you look at our interactive map. H

Dad’s camera

Alittle over five years ago my father passed away; I now hold his camera in my hands.

Mazen Abufadil Visual Arts Instructor

I just blew through a roll of film! It felt great. I have shot with that camera since I was a kid, since my dad taught me how to shoot: “set one dial, look through the viewfinder, turn another dial until the needle lines up in the middle, focus, shoot” (all in Arabic, of course). I now teach my students pretty much the same thing.

I was infatuated with taking pictures.

My dad had a big smile on his face when I asked to borrow his camera (he was known in the family as “fotocarbice”). I still don’t know what that means, but what was implied was clear; he shot A LOT of pictures. It was a dear hobby.

Years later, I was on a rough road to med school, having struggled to complete a year of pre-med, biology, hoping to make my parents proud. But my joy was drawing, painting, working with my hands. As I started to waver, I changed majors to “biological illustration” (hoping to continue to seek a

profession to make my parents proud). My father wasn’t thrilled … yet, he bought me a drafting table, telling me if I’m to do it, “might as well do it right.” He was supportive (though a little disappointed).

One more year passed before I dropped out of college. Illustration did not satisfy my urge as an artist.

Of course, eventually I returned to college and after one more semester of biology (crazy me), I finally dove into pure art. I declared my major as Fine Arts! I chose an emphasis in painting but soon rediscovered my childhood love, photography. I slept in the darkroom, processing film and printing all night. My father, a big smile on his face, bought me a camera. Eventually I earned a BFA and later an MFA. I had found my passion.

I teach my students the way my father taught me; he loved making pictures, and he loved me.

I can’t wait to shoot another roll of film in his old camera, with his name still stuck to the back, spelled the way we spelled it when we first came to the States — Abou Fadel. H

‘I teach my students the way my father taught me.’

Arts

#ARTMatters A

year of creativity at Holland Hall

Steve Dyer Director of the Walter Arts Center and Fine Arts

On any given day in the Primary School you will hear the joyous, uninhibited voices of young children singing rhymes, ballads, and folk songs with Ms. Swisher. They may not all be destined for leading roles in the Upper School musical, but at this point in their lives they are singing for the pure enjoyment of the experience. Likewise, the creativity nurtured by Ms. Murphy-McNutt in her art classroom allows students the space

to explore ideas of shape, color, and concept without fear of judgment, only the constant affirmation of encouragement. These are the foundational experiences upon which all of our later arts programs are built.

As 3rd graders make the bridge crossing to the Middle School, they find that music and visual art continue to be a vital part of the curriculum. Opportunities expand to include band, choir, strings, dance, drama, drawing, painting, ceramics, and photography. Sharing programs for music and art classes continues to be the norm for 4th and 5th grades, while 6th-8th grade students begin to have more formalized performances on the Branch Theatre stage and art exhibits in the Holliman Gallery. The annual Middle School Drama production is a highlight that attracts many talented students to the stage. Everyone enjoyed this year’s production of “Elsewhere.”

As 8th grade students begin the Upper School enrollment process at the end of the year, they find that choices for arts classes can be completely their own. There is the autonomy to design an arts experience that suits individual interests. A student can focus on developing skills in a particular artistic area, or the flexibility of the modular schedule allows

a student to choose multiple arts classes to support a broad range of passions.

In the Upper School the framework and foundational experiences of previous years reach fruition, and our musicians and dancers are able to perform with a high level of skill, confidence, and artistry. The drawings, paintings, ceramic works, photographic images, and multimedia creations of our visual arts students take on a sophistication that represents a depth of creative talent.

So whether it is the 3rd grade holiday program in the All Saints Chapel, the 4th and 5th grade music or drama sharing programs, the rotating displays of creative visual art from all grade levels, the excited anticipation of 6th grade band, choir, and string students for their first concert on the Branch Theatre stage, the elegant choreography of our dancers, or the opening night of this year’s Upper School production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” it is evident that ARTMatters at Holland Hall. H

Arts Awards and Achievements for 2022-23

Walter Commendation Award

Winner – Elaina Penn ’23

Faculty Book Awards

» Dance – Tanvi Kiran ’23

» Music – Nicole Peevy ’23

» Theatre – Elaina Penn ’23

» Visual Arts – Julian Aaronson ’23

Other Senior Recognition

» Jeffrey Byers Outstanding Instrumental Music Student – Rahul Pai ’23

» David Moffett Outstanding Vocal Performer

– Macyn Muir ’23

» David Rollo Outstanding Choral Music Student – Garrett Conner ’23 and Nelson Stewart ’23

» Bill Brown Outstanding Jazz Student Award

– Tate Zamarin ’23

» John Phillip Sousa Award – Tanvi Kiran ’23

Other Individual Accomplishments

» Selected to OAI (Oklahoma Arts Institute) Quartz Mountain Summer Program

» Julian Aaronson ’23 – Film

» Anthony Smith ’23 – Photography

» River Wullkotte ’25 – Photography

» Julian Aaronson ’23 – was represented at the 2023 San Francisco Film Festival, Shorts 5: Youth Works – Featured was his film, “The External-Internal Monologue of an Interdependent Insomniac.”

K-12 National Ceramic Competition Exhibition in Cincinnati in March 2023. 152 entries were chosen from 1,317 submissions.

» Fumi Isokariari ’24 – For her entry "Loss"

» Breck McFadden ’24 – For her entry "A Murder"

Scholastic

Art

and Writing

Awards – Oklahoma Region

» Julian Aaronson ’23 – Silver Key Award for Film, Honorable Mention for Photography

» Fumi Isokariari ’24 – Gold Key Award and Honorable Mention for Ceramics

» Payton Little ’23 – Gold Key Award for Photography

» Reese Myers ’24 – Gold Key Award and Honorable Mention for Ceramics

» Ella O’Brian ’23 – Silver Key Award in Ceramics

OSSAA District & State Contest

» Audrey Bland ’26 – Superior Rating String Ensemble

» Kate Jones ’24 – Excellent Rating Oboe Solo & selected to the NBDA All-Region Band

» Jackson Moseman ’23 – Superior Rating

String Solo & Ensemble

» Nyal Palmer ’23 – Superior Rating String

Ensemble

» Nicole Peevy ’23 – Superior Rating String Solo & Ensemble

» Logan Stitt ’23 – Superior Rating String Ensemble

» Percussion Ensemble – Excellent Rating –Anna Bennett ’26, Andrew Fawcett ’24, Avi Kumar ’25, Caleb Maddox ’24, Harper May ’26, Passion Pierre ’26, Will Renner ’24, Jack Rutherford ’26, Abram Steele ’24, Johnny White ’25

» Upper School Jazz Band – Excellent Rating

Tulsa Youth Symphony members 2022-23 season

» Jackson Moseman ’23

» Ethan Pham ’27

» Logan Stitt ’23

Prestige Orchestra members

» William Barron ’25

» Audrey Bland ’26

» Bodie Duvall ’24

» Samantha Folk ’26

» Natalie Hurley ’24

» Dawson Long ’29

» Maria Melega ’24

» Nyal Palmer ’23

» Nicole Peevy ’23

» Allison Richardson ’24

» Sam Schutz ’25

» Vivienne Thorpe ’29

» Beatrix Winton ’28

» National ACDA Honor Choir – Kingsley Craft ’25, Maddie Phillips ’25

» OKMEA (Oklahoma Music Educators) Circle the State with Song – Middle school students were selected to perform with students around the Tulsa area on the last Saturday of January: Annasten Basener ’28, Emily Bergenroth ’27, Aariel Collins ’28, George Eckersley ’28, Meri Fawcett ’28, Maggie Lees ’28, Sarah Myers ’27, Abby Nowlin ’27, Ellory Penn ’28, Madison Watts ’27

» 3rd Grade Music Students performed the National Anthem – at a Tulsa Oilers Hockey game and with the Tulsa Symphony at Will Rogers High School as part of the Carnegie Hall Link-Up program.

‘Take as many art classes as possible’

On March 5, 2020, when the graduating class of 2023 were freshmen, Holland Hall sent a message to all ISAS member schools that the 53rd annual ISAS Arts Festival, scheduled to take place place April 2-4 at Holland Hall, was being canceled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. The very next week, all Holland Hall students were sent home to finish the school year remotely.

After a summer of hectic preparations, their sophomore year began and continued with masks, plexiglass dividers, and social distancing. Students were given the option of attending school under these guidelines while pivoting to remote learning as needs arose. It was not until midway through their junior year that school began to take on a greater sense of normalcy. COVID-19 impacted academics, athletics, the arts, and social interactions among us.

The class of 2023 certainly experienced four years of Upper School life like no other before them. Through all the ups and downs, they faced their challenges head on: They adapted, they stayed flexible, they persevered, and they achieved great successes. They will have quite the stories to revisit as they return for reunions in the coming years.

As their senior year came to a close, the only completely "normal" year of their Upper School experience, a handful of senior arts students were asked to reflect upon the following questions.

Share your initial thoughts when you were sent home on March 11, 2020, due to COVID-19 and the school went remote for the remainder of the semester.

It was such a strange time, and I remember just feeling confused as to why we were being sent home. I was actually in my Ceramics I class my freshman year, and it was our first day learning how to throw on the wheel when the text was sent out that we needed to go home.

— KALEB YOUNG

Elaina Penn: To be honest, I think initially everyone was excited for an early Spring Break.

what specific challenges did you face during this time of remote learning?

When we went online, I was in a photography class with Mr. Abufadil, where I was working in the darkroom to process and print film photography. I was really enjoying learning about this process, but once the switch was made towards remote school, I wasn’t able to work with this medium anymore.

— ANTHONY SMITH

JoAnna Miller: I struggled a lot with not being able to see my teachers face to face.

Kaleb Young: During remote learning it was extremely hard to stay motivated and get work done because I was doing work from my room, not the typical learning environment I was used to.

The senior class reflects on four years to remember.

Describe ways you were impacted having gone through this type of experience.

I was shown that I’m more capable of retaining information than I thought.

— KAMANI ALEXANDER

Please share a least favorite memory of the last four years (in regard to the arts/COVID).

The last day of freshman year is by far my least favorite memory. There was no one to celebrate with, no peer to run out the front door of school with. Just a check mark on PowerSchool.

Describe why your arts courses were an important part of the Holland Hall experience.

The musical, orchestra, and choir. The relationships I made will be lifelong.

— LANCE KRAMER

Garrett Conner: I think I’m more grateful for being in school.

Olivia Abdalla: My mental health plummeted, and I found myself having intense anxiety and fear about going back in person the following year.

Faith Koontz: This experience made me much more appreciative of the time I spend with people.

Was it important to you that arts classes were offered during your sophomore year?

Of course! Me specifically, I’m not into things like STEM. I am an artist who loves dance and music. My sophomore year was when I was a part of “Witness,” the dance concert that we put on to shed light on the horrific events of the Tulsa Race Massacre. I was so blessed to be a part of that!

—

KAMANI ALEXANDER

Kaleb Young: These classes allowed me to have a space where I could get away from some of the stresses I felt from school after coming back to in-person learning and the overwhelming feeling that I got when switching from online work to normal school work.

Elaina Penn: Having choir in the Tandy with masks on. It was awful. I remember Mr. Dyer made the comparison that singing with a mask on is like trying to play soccer with your legs tied together. I fully agree.

Please share a favorite memory of an arts experience.

The entire process of “Puffs”! It was a show that changed my life and pulled and immersed me back into the community. It has given me lifelong friendships and confidence I didn’t even know I had. It is probably one of the biggest blessings I’ve ever been given. That show breathed life back into me.

— OLIVIA ABDALLA

Elaina Penn: Last night of our “Into the Woods” performance, Nathan Luo was performing “Giants in the Sky.” I remember everyone sitting huddled together at the edge of the curtains. Most of us were crying.

Macyn Muir: Getting to perform at an actual ISAS this year was great, singing at Lessons and Carols, and our last concert, were all very valuable to me.

Garrett Conner: My first Lessons and Carols.

Garrett Conner: The arts at Holland Hall show us the diversity of our students and allow them to express themselves in ways that they might be unable to elsewhere.

Olivia Abdalla: I personally think that the arts at HH is the secret glue. It is the outlet for creativity to flow without ridicule. Oftentimes on the field or the classroom creativity is held hostage by certain elemental restraints, but when it comes to the arts, those restraints are removed.

What advice about the arts at HH would you like to share with an incoming freshman?

What you really gain through arts programs is confidence. Confidence through what you learn, but also confidence from the constant outpour of love and support from each of the arts teachers.

— JOANNA MILLER

Elaina Penn: Don't limit yourself to one art. Also, know that everyone in the arts community wants you to succeed, students and teachers alike.

Olivia Abdalla: The worst mistake that you could make in high school is denying your authentic self for the sake of others’ perceptions of you. H

— OLIVIA ABDALLA

Shaping art education

Ceramics teacher and students featured in national textbook

Laurie Spencer has taught at Holland Hall for more than 25 years and has instilled in countless students the desire and ability to express their creative talents through ceramics. When you watch Laurie in the classroom studio, you are able to tell immediately that she is an artist in full command of the artistic process and has a rapport with her students that allows them to feel empowered to stretch their creative talents to the limits of their abilities.

Just before the 2019-20 school year, Laurie was contacted by artist and author Maureen Mackey. Mackey had seen pictures of ceramic art submitted to national competitions by Laurie’s students and asked permission to use some of them in the third edition of her book, “Experience Clay.” Over the next few months Laurie reached out to her students to ask permission for their work to be included in this publication. As their back-and-forth continued, Mackey asked for more student art, and even some of Laurie’s own work to be sent for consideration for inclusion.

Fast forward to spring 2023 when a copy of “Experience Clay,” 3rd Edition, arrived on Laurie’s desk. Although she had almost forgotten about this project, Laurie was pleased to find that 20 images from 18 former students, as well as six images of her own creations, had been included in the revised text.

Alumni included are: Elizabeth Adelson ’16 (p. 220), Amy Amer ’13 (p. 128), Kelsey Arnold ’14 (p. 113), Mallory Brander ’19 (p. 168), Brendon Broermann ’17 (p. 220), Stephen Brooks ’12 (p. 57), Geovanny Cajamarca (p. 128), Will Coates ’16 (p. 128), Andrew Gold ’10 (p.169), Jack Jennings ’18 (p. 164), Caleb Lade ’11 (p. 350), Callen McFadden ’19 (pp. 245 & 270), Graham Nelson ’18 (p. 350), Kristopher Neumaier ’16 (p. 138), Aquella Pegues ’14 (p. 147), Mercedes Peña ’15 (p. 136), Bryn Russell ’21 (pp. 220 & 303), Rachel Wenger ’16 (p. 216). Also included are works by Laurie (pp. 144, 272, & 289). H

Laurie Spencer

Laurie has taught ceramics at Holland Hall for more than 25 years. She graduated from the University of Tulsa with a BFA and MA in ceramics. Laurie has exhibited her ceramic sculptures nationally and internationally for more than 35 years and is best known for making largescale ceramic domes and for her organic ceramic whistle sculptures. She built the “Calyx Dome” on the Holland Hall campus and the metal sculpture, “Philodendron Dome” in Oklahoma City’s Myriad Botanical Gardens. Her work has been published in several books and magazines. She has been awarded several teaching residencies, such as the Americans for the Arts, Community Residency Exchange Program in Ireland, the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest International Artist Program Grant and Arts

International — a six-month residency for research, and teaching in Ecuador. She also led a firing demonstration and workshop at the International Ceramics Festival 2007 at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre in Wales. Laurie enjoys helping her students develop their talents in ceramics at Holland Hall’s Upper School. Her goal is to help students find their own artistic voice. H

ISAS Arts Festival returns after hiatus

Exactly what is the ISAS Arts Festival? This festival is sponsored by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest, of which Holland Hall is a member. The ISAS Arts Festival began in 1967 with an invitation from the Casady School choir to the choirs of Wichita Collegiate and Holland Hall to participate in a combined music program. Who could have known that now, 56 years later, this gathering of three choirs has grown to be the largest independent school arts festival in the country, with venues and workshops for any type of performing or visual art you can possibly think of?

What is most remarkable about the Festival is that it is designed to support, encourage, and celebrate the outstanding students and arts programs of participating schools. Although every venue receives adjudication and comments from professional artists, the Festival by design is noncompetitive, allowing students to truly be supportive of each other.

The Festival takes place over the course of three days, typically the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in April. The Festival travels each year to a different host school. Holland Hall has hosted on six different occasions — 1969, 1973, 1984, 1994, 1999, and 2005. Holland Hall was scheduled to host the Festival for a record seventh time in 2020, but the Festival was canceled just weeks before the event due to COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, the

following two years of the Festival were also put on hold.

After a three-year break, the 53rd iteration of the ISAS Arts Festival was hosted by All Saints' Episcopal School in Fort Worth, Texas. Fourteen faculty members and 146 Upper School students made the three-day trip to Fort Worth to showcase their talents and share experiences with 2,500 participants from 36 ISAS member schools. During the Festival, participating students exhibit and perform their work in the visual and performing arts, and attend other schools’ performances and exhibits. Workshops in the various art disciplines are also available. The Festival is an intense learning opportunity and an incredible amount of fun. Many students say the ISAS Arts Festival is a highlight of their school years.

For Holland Hall, the Festival kicked off on Thursday afternoon with a performance by the percussion ensemble, led by Nicholas Foster ’10, and closed out on Saturday morning with the Jazz Band, featuring vocal soloist Harper May, under the direction of Justin Pearse. In between, there were a total of 65 group performances or individual student critiques.

It is difficult to imagine a setting that could provide a more immersive arts experience that can only be describeds an ARTSTRAVAGANZA! Students are already looking forward to the ISAS Arts Festival 2024 being held on the campus of St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas, April 11-13, 2024. H

Athletics

Class of 2023 College Bound Athletes

Caroline Briggs

University of Kansas Crew

Jadon Cool

Iowa Western Basketball

Amelia Clark

Sewanee

Field Hockey

Macey Collier

Southwest Baptist University

Volleyball

Elise Hill

University of Tulsa Basketball

Kalayia Johnson

University of Central Oklahoma Basketball

Sophia Regalado

Oklahoma Wesleyan University Basketball

Jalen Thompson

Trinity Valley Football

Abby Wise

Oral Roberts University Tennis

All Conference/All District

Baseball – District 4A-7

• Luke Beeler

• Trey Burleson

• Dax Miller

• Connor O’Sullivan

• Carson Ward

Boys Basketball – Pinnacle

• Carter Benton

• Jadon Cool

• Nate Mullendore

Girls Basketball – Pinnacle

• Mia Fugate

• Elise Hill

• Sophia Regalado

Football – 3A-4 All District

• William Franden

• Parker Jenney

• Lance Kramer

• Mace Patterson

• Jalen Thompson

• Kaleb Young

Boys Soccer – 4A-3 All District

• Hamza Ali

• Griffin Pashley

• Zach Reichard

• Kaleb Young

Girls Soccer – 4A-3 All District

• Maclean Meeks

• Lizzy Mundell

• Julia Roark

• Nicolle Torres

• Berkley Zahn

• Parker Zahn

Softball – 3A-5 All District

• Cooper Methvin

Girls Track and Field – Pinnacle

• Natali Aguila (4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m, high jump)

• Elise Hill (4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m)

• Ella Mahan (4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m, long jump)

• Molly Summers (4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m)

Boys Track and Field – Pinnacle

• Weston Brookhart (4x200m)

• Kainon Gibson (4x200m)

• Parker Jenney (4x200m, discus)

• Ben Korn (shot put)

• Avi Kumar (110H)

• Truett Meier (4x200m)

Volleyball – Pinnacle

• Macey Collier

• Mia Fugate

• Kate Hook

• Molly Summers

Regional Champions

Individuals

• Natali Aguila — Track and Field (high jump)

• Julian Aaronson — Tennis (#1 doubles)

• Porter Arens — Tennis (#1 singles)

• Gray Broermann — Tennis (#2 singles)

• Kennedy Cox — Tennis (#2 doubles)

• Natalie Gillett — Tennis (#1 singles)

• Megan Kalapura — Golf

• Faith Koontz — Tennis (#2 singles)

• Lily Koontz — Tennis (#1 doubles)

• Logan Mahan — Tennis – (#1 doubles)

• Sofia Parducci — Tennis (#2 doubles)

• Will Schenk — Swimming (500y freestyle, 200m medley)

• Abby Wise — Tennis (#1 doubles)

Teams

• Boys Basketball

• Girls Basketball

• Girls Soccer

• Boys Tennis

• Girls Tennis

• Volleyball

Oklahoma Coaches All State

• Julian Aaronson – Tennis

• Amelia Clark – Soccer

• Elise Hill – Basketball

• Kate Hook – Volleyball

• Faith Koontz – Tennis

• Griffin Pashley – Soccer

• Sophia Regalado – Basketball

• Molly Summers – Volleyball

• Abby Wise – Tennis

• Kaleb Young – Soccer

Oklahoma State Runner up Individuals

• Natali Aguila — Track & Field (high jump)

• Kennedy Cox — Tennis (#2 doubles)

• Megan Kalapura — Golf

• Natalie Gillett — Tennis (#1 singles)

• Sofia Parducci — Tennis (#2 doubles)

• Julian Aaronson — Tennis (#1 doubles)

• Gray Broermann — Tennis (#2 singles)

• Logan Mahan — Tennis (#1 doubles)

Teams

• Girls Basketball

Faith Koontz Tennis | Senior

Faith Koontz has been a pillar of strength for the Dutch girls tennis team. After a 4th place finish at #1 singles her sophomore season, Faith played #1 doubles last year with Natalie Gillett to win her first individual title. This year Faith played mostly #2 singles against mostly 5A and 6A opponents to finish the season with a 10-2 record. At the 5A state tournament this year, Faith won all four matches, 6-0 and 6-0. Faith did not lose a single game at the state tournament. Faith has now won back-to-back individual titles and three consecutive state championships with the Dutch tennis team. H

Will Schenk

Swimming | Junior

Will Schenk became Holland Hall’s first state champion in swimming in 2022 by winning the 500 meter freestyle, so he was definitely the favored swimmer again this year in the 500 meter freestyle at state. Will once again dominated the field and shaved off an additional 10 seconds from his first state championship with a time of 4 minutes and 54 seconds to win his second consecutive individual state swimming title! H

2022 3A State Volleyball Champions

After competing in 4A volleyball the past two years and qualifying for the 4A state tournament both years, the Dutch volleyball team entered the 2022 season with high expectations after the Dutch were classified in 3A. As always, the Dutch play in one of the toughest conferences and play in several of the top tournaments in the state.

The Dutch finished their regular season with 19 wins and a 4-2 Pinnacle Conference record, with one of those losses to eventual 4A state champion Lincoln Christian. The Dutch did break a five-year losing streak against rival Cascia Hall in an exciting five–set match at Cascia Hall. The Dutch ended the regular season ranked No. 1 in 3A and earned the right to host a 3A regional site. The Dutch won their third regional championship in a row and advanced to the state tournament.

At the 3A state tournament, the Dutch easily won their first two rounds over Amber-Pocasset and Summit Christian to set up a finals match versus Rejoice Christian, whom the Dutch had already defeated twice in the regular season. The Dutch rolled in the first two sets before dropping the third set to Rejoice. In the fourth set, the Dutch took control with great serves, consistent passing, and monster kills. Senior Molly Summers put the exclamation point on the match with a final kill to give the Dutch their first volleyball state championship!

The Dutch ended their season winning nine matches in a row, while only dropping three total sets. The Dutch were led by an outstanding group of seven seniors: Emily O’Sullivan, Ella Mabrey, Molly Summers, Macey Collier, Mia Fugate, Kate Hook, and Kalayia Johnson. The seniors won 52 matches over the past two volleyball seasons. H

2023 4A State Girls Soccer Champions

After winning the 2022 state championship and losing 10 seniors, many believed this year would be a rebuild for the Dutch girls soccer team, but instead it was a reload! The Dutch started the season by winning their first seven games before falling to Owasso in their final tournament game at Holland Hall. The Dutch quickly rebounded in district play by going undefeated and outscoring their opponents, 42–1. As the Dutch entered the 4A playoffs, they secured home field and disposed of Cascia Hall in round one, 4-1, and defeated a strong Pryor team in the quarterfinals, 2–0. In the semifinal match, the Dutch defeated Weatherford, 4–0, scoring all four goals in the first half by four different individuals.

The strength of this year’s team was their balance in scoring and their TEAM FIRST approach to practice, the weight room, and their play on the field. In the finals at Rogers State University, the Dutch played Woodward, who they defeated in the semifinals in 2022, 1–0. The Dutch struck early on a corner kick by junior Maclean Meeks that was deflected by sophomore Taylar Carroll and redirected into the net by junior Berkley Zahn. The lone goal secured the win, but the defense, goalie play by Julia Roark, and the will to win TOGETHER would give the Dutch their second consecutive gold ball for the girls soccer team. The Dutch outscored their opponents 11-1 in the playoffs.

The Dutch would finish the season 17-1, and outscored their opponents 78-9 with 13 SHUTOUTS Superb goalie play by Roark and team defense led by senior Amelia Clark, junior Isabel Love and sophomores Lizzy Mundell and Taylar Carroll prevailed all season. The Dutch were led in scoring by Berkley Zahn with 22 goals, and Maclean Meeks would dish out an astounding 23 assists. Sophomore Parker Zahn scored 14 goals with 13 assists, while junior Nikki Torres would score 13 on the season. The Dutch had nine different players score and 11 different players give an assist. H

2023 5A State Girls Tennis Champions

Holland Hall joined the OSSAA in the in fall 2016 — and, there has been no program that has had as much success as girls tennis! The Dutch won a state title in their inaugural season and have now won four state titles in tennis, winning in 2023 to make it a three–peat. The Dutch have been led by seniors Faith Koontz and Abby Wise, who have played an integral part on the team's three consecutive tennis state championships, and they have each won an individual and doubles state title. Juniors Kennedy Cox and Natalie Gillett have also been members of the past three state titles and each won two individual or doubles titles.

The Dutch moved up to 5A this year and entered the state tournament as a favored team after winning the Rother Cup, Cascia Hall tournament and regionals. At the state tournament, the Dutch made a clean sweep on day one, winning all four lines in both matches. In the semifinals on Saturday, #1 singles Natalie Gillett, #2 singles Faith Koontz and #2 doubles Sofia Parducci and Kennedy Cox all won their matches to advance to the finals. Abby Wise, #1 doubles, and Lily Koontz lost to #1 doubles seed Heritage Hall, who went on to win the #1 doubles state title.

In the final matches of the day, Faith Koontz won #2 singles, as she did not lose a single match at the state tournament; Natalie Gillett, Sofia Parducci, and Kennedy Cox each finished runner–up and Abby Wise and Lily Koontz secured a third–place finish. The Dutch were costate champions with Cascia Hall at 29 points, but nonetheless the Dutch would win their third tennis state championship in a row! H

Advancement

FROM THE ADVANCEMENT OFFICE ‘Thank you’

Gratitude Report shows community’s deep generosity

Dear Dutch,

Thank you for your dedication to and support of Holland Hall — we are indeed grateful! Every member of our community makes an important impact, whether through gifts of service, involvement in school activities, or by making financial contributions. Strong family and alumni engagement helped our community thrive this year as we benefited from generous philanthropic and volunteer support.

In the following pages you will find our Gratitude Report, which shows the difference that you make to our students and faculty, and how you impact the Dutch community. It also outlines Holland Hall’s financial structure, demonstrating the critical role that philanthropy plays each and every year, and how the investment from both current donors and past benefactors contributes to operational excellence.

We recognize our generous donors and share about gifts made to the school in honor or in memory of worthy individuals. You, too, can honor your favorite teacher or a family member by making a gift to Holland Hall! Last but never least, we thank and appreciate our volunteers, who provide crucial leadership in both community and school events, bolstering activities in the classroom and fostering connections. Their passion and tireless work enriches the experiences of our students, teachers, and overall community.

We hope you’ll continue to support all of our efforts to strengthen our beloved community. Again, thank you for your commitment to Holland Hall.

With gratitude,

Amy England Chief Advancement Officer Parent of Simon ’34 and Elliott ’37

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”

― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Gratitude Report 2022-23

As an independent school, Holland Hall is empowered by a combination of tuition dollars, endowment income, and donations that benefit students, faculty, and the Dutch community. Philanthropy is a critical part of Holland Hall's excellence.

OPERATING BUDGET

EXPENSE REVENUE

82%

12%

81%

Tuition and Fees Faculty & Staff Salaries and benefits Investments Maintenance & Plant Classroom and campus maintenance, utilities

5%

9%

6% Holland Hall Fund Admin & General Office and workroom supplies, fees, insurance, etc.

1% 4% Events Gezellig Online Auction, Gezellig In-Person, Dutch Divine, Trivia Night, Golf Tournament, ARTworks

PHILANTHROPY DOLLARS RAISED * $1,784,049.21

<1% Other Food Services, Dutch Zone, Extended Day, etc.

Instructional, Arts, Athletics, & Library Classroom technology and books, visual and performing arts, athletics equipment

ENDOWMENT FUNDS *

$325,702.83 68% 18% 12% 2%

$1,208,083.48 $42,362.36 $207,900.54

endowment Funds

For the past six decades, multiple benefactors have invested in Holland Hall’s future through endowments. The School has benefited from investment growth because of the fiduciary management of the Board Investment Committee and Bank of Oklahoma, and investment and interest income made 12% of the school’s total revenue in 2022-23.

42.71%

Financial Aid

7.02%

$21,443,630 $108,826,000 Holland Hall Fund restricted Gifts other

10.84%

39.43%

Faculty Salaries and Support

Building Maintenance Other

Impact Stats

The difference between good and great is provided by contributions from people like you. Holland Hall excels because of the generosity of our Dutch community. To the trustees, faculty, alumni, parents, grandparents, parents of alumni, and the many friends who have demonstrated their belief in Holland Hall’s mission by making a gift to the school — thank you!

Bequest Society

The James and Leta Chapman Bequest Society is a group of donors who have included Holland Hall in their estate plans. These donors have chosen to leave a legacy that ensures financial stability and supports the mission of Holland Hall beyond their lifetime. To join this esteemed group, contact Amy England, aengland@hollandhall.org, in the Advancement Office.

Judith Pape Adams ’57

Doug H. Allen ’83

Anonymous

Miriam Parrish Baird ’28 Trust

Horace G. Barnard, Jr.

Paulette and John Bennett ’70

Margery Mayo Feagin Bird ’33

Ashley N. Bray

Charles H. Brown

Genevieve Alcott Causse ’55

James and Leta Chapman

Ena B. Cochran

JP and Mary Culley

Peter and Margie Harned ’82 Diaz

Rod and Danette ’85 Elliott-Mullens

Bill and Karen Freudenrich

Audra Hewgley Gallegos

Charles Gregory Gephart ’71

Charlie Goddard ’21

Ellen Goddard ’17

Jackson Goddard ’15

Keith ’87 and Beth Lieser ’86 Goddard

Elizabeth Griot Hagans

Robert Hughes ’84

Shelley Smith ’64 Jackson

Jim Kincaid and Danica Bruce

Courtney Latta Knoblock

Patricia and Richard Lieser

Charles E. Locke, Jr. ’77

Victoria and Wayne MacNaughton ’75

J. David & Tammie Maloney

Eugene L. McCarthy ’77

Jack G. Morris

K. Michael Saliba & Lodie Naimeh-Saliba

Thomas D. Neal ’76

Mary Frances Walter O’Hornett ’35

Grace Porter

Dave Rossetti ’70 and Jan Avent

Sanford Roberds ’93

Hal and Tracy Lorton ’82 Salisbury

Shelby H. Scott

Nancy L. Seay

Eric Sherburn and Leigh Ann Moss

Katherine Q. Sinclair

Edward C. Sloan, Jr.

Joanne L. Farmer Suppes ’39

Atul and Ashwini Vaidya

Jay P. Walker Charitable Trust

Pauline McFarlin Walter Trust

Peter M. Walter

Elizabeth and William S. White

Founders Guild

Holland Hall’s Founders Guild recognizes generous donors who give $5,000 or more annually to the Holland Hall Fund, the school’s annual fund. This list includes donors from June 1, 2022-May 31, 2023.

Acworth Foundation

Anonymous (3)

Robin Ballenger ’63

Britani Bowman

Stephen and Annie Brady

Cecil & Virgie Burton Foundation

Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies

George & Jennie Collins Foundation/Roger and Francy Collins/Andrew Collins ’06

Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

J.W. and Mollie Craft

JP and Mary Culley

Jim ’76 and Jill Jones ’76 Deck

Hansen and Kalei Dirani

Keith ’87 and Beth Lieser ’86 Goddard

Jim and Kristin Gonders

Scott and Amber Graybill

Darla Grenier

Elizabeth Griot Hagans

Michael and Cara Shimkus ’84 Hall

John and Nancy Hawkins

Cynthia and Ron Hoffman

Robert Hughes ‘84

Tom and Sally Hughes

JJ and Alissa Hurley

Mike and Laura Hawkins ’98 Johnson

Leslie and Keith Kelly

Ketchum Charitable Foundation/Chris and Brooke

Ketchum/Philly and Dustin Ketchum

Steve and Leslie Lake

D.J. and Linsey Lees

Sarah Lees

J. David and Tammie Maloney

Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation/Kip and Gail Richards/Eric ’00 and Shannon Green ’02 Richards

Bob and Beverly Merrick

Taylor and Robby Merrick ’99

Derrick and Amy Huang ’99 Oneal

Pauline McFarlin Walter Trust

Joe and Jean Holliman Family Foundation/Larry and Joanna Holliman ’70 Potts/Jennifer and Joe Potts ’98

Brett and D’Ann Riley

Dave Rossetti ’70 and Jan Avent

Whitney and Drew Ryan ’93

Brenda Self

Will and Maddie Sharpe

TomM and Jen Sharpe

Stone Family Foundation/Samuel and Susan Stone/Sara Stone ’81

Qing Tan and Jin Guo

The Mary K. Chapman Foundation

Dane and Lisa Tucker

Waters Charitable Foundation/Judy Gayle Waters/Jonathan Adamson ’98

Dennis and Kori Weikle

Rick and Kelly Wilkerson

Donna Yaffe

Chad and Bronya Zamarin

Schureman Circle

Holland Hall’s Schureman Circle recognizes generous donors who give $1,000 or more annually to the Holland Hall Fund. This list includes donors from June 1, 2022-May 31, 2023.

A. R. & Marylouise Tandy Foundation Trust

Alice M. O’Brien Foundation/Richard and Alvina Hart

Annatina and Michael Aaronson ’93

Anonymous (2)

Roger and Jan Adams

Phil ’73 and Julie Tate ’74 Allen

Jim and Katie Arens

Chris and Tim Armstrong

Richard and Tonya Atkinson

Ann and Michael Baisley ’94

Bob Ballenger and Jeanne Hartley-Ballenger

John and Lucy Barker

Bart and Cathy Cloud ’87 Barre

Mary and Bill Bass ’69

Megan Rule Beck ’98

Caroline Berry

Nancy and Jay Bird ’67

Luke and Canon Bomer

Bill Bowen ’82

Matthew and Lindsey Hawkins ’95 Bristow

Elizabeth Brown

Grant and Kara Beair ’02 Butler

Dennis Calkins and Faye Hutcherson

Elizabeth and Brian Carson

Lori and Tim Carver

John and Kathie Coyle

Judy Critchfield

Dio and Sharon Daily

Anthony and Samantha Weyrauch ’92 Davis

Rance and Renea Dyer

Susan McCready Edwards ’73

Mike and Jennifer Edwards

Amy and Andy England

Ron and Lindsay Fick

Harold and Janace Fogleman

John and Marnie Flegler

Marc and Lynn Frazier ’86 Goldberg

John and Sarah Graves

Rian and Mike Guidry

Ramez and Katrine Hakim

Claudia Hamilton

Hank and Nancy Nolley ’62 Harbaugh

Bob and Lori Hauge

Steve and Whitney Heldebrand

Tina Helmerich

Robie and Krista Herman

Kevin and Kristin Hook

Rick and Diane Hudson

Ashley and Greg Hughes ’84

Iftikhar Hussain and Munazzah Khalid

Bob and Jennifer Jezek

Anne and Bruce Jones

Dave and Lisa Keylor

Mike and Kay Lacey

John and Jennifer LaFortune

Bill and Patty Lawson

Everett and Kristin Lees

Linda and John Lesher

Janet and Ken Levit ’83

Al and Vicki Lewis

John and Elizabeth Lawson ’83 Linehan

Carlisle and Ellen Mabrey

Scott and Julee Mabrey

Alexa and Jason Maloney ’07

Maxwell Family Charitable Foundation/Jeff and Lesley Maxwell

Doug and Heather May

Larry McCarthy and Anne Feighner McCarthy

Patrick and Vicki McDonie

Tim and Cynthia McFerrin

Susan Morrison

Tom Murphy

Bryan and Angie Nunneley

Jody Parker

Lindsay Patterson, PhD

Steve and Laura Paul

Michael and Cyndy Phillips

Alan Philoon ’73

Donne and Sandie Pitman

Randall and Shirley Pogue

Diana and Patrick Pugh ’91

David and Jensica Ragland

Tom and Betty Rains

E. P. and Sandhya Reddy

Sarah and Madhav Reddy ’03

Bishop Poulson and Megan Reed

Alan and Mallory Roark

Sanford Roberds ’93

Roger Roberts ’83 and Ariel Balter

Joe and Hannah Robson

Joe Rossetti ’73

Mark Sanders ’78 and Sarah Poston

Stephen and Amy Santee

Scott and Leslie Savage

David and Amy Schaffer

Molly and Chico Seay ’80

Byron and Diane Shen

Jamal and Kulsum Siddiqui

Tom and Karin Crockett ’69 Smith

Dee and Shirley Sokolosky

Dee Dee ’67 and Jon Stuart ’67

Diane and Mike Swartzendruber ’84

Dana Weber ’75

Ty and Anne Westfield

Scott and Liz White

Heather and Wade Willis

Wanda Wolfkill

Mengjiao Yu and Ye Feng

Holland Hall Tribute Gifts — In Honor Of

Paying tribute is an especially caring and memorable way of giving. Whether the gift is in memory or honor of a loved one, friend, family member, teacher, or life event, we gratefully accept and recognize these gifts. This list includes tributes made June 1, 2022-May 31, 2023.

MAZEN ABUFADIL

Emily and Connor Cass ’13

JAN ADAMS

Laura Adams-Allen ’03

ROGER AND JAN ADAMS

Leslie and Keith Kelly

JEFFREY ALDERMAN AND TOBEY FLINT BALLENGER ’91

Bob Ballenger and Jeanne Hartley-Ballenger

JUDE ALDERMAN ’29

Bob Ballenger and Jeanne Hartley-Ballenger

SEBASTIAN ALDERMAN ’23

Bob Ballenger and Jeanne Hartley-Ballenger

VIVIAN ALDERMAN ’26

Bob Ballenger and Jeanne Hartley-Ballenger

ARIELLE AUERBACH ’26

Elyse and Stuart Auerbach

COREY BABB ’00

Jannelle and Ray Babb

ROBIN BALLENGER ’63

Bob Ballenger and Jeanne Hartley-Ballenger

Ben and Vannesa

Allen ’63 Henneke

ANNIE BARNARD ’36

Mike and Kay Lacey

JACKSON BARNARD ’34

Mike and Kay Lacey

ANNASTEN BASENER ’28

Clint Basener and Amy Hurlburt

Carol Hurlburt

DREW BASENER ’31

Clint Basener and Amy Hurlburt

Carol Hurlburt

HENRY BECK ’30

Pattie Jarolim

PETER BECK ’32

Pattie Jarolim

JILLIAN BECKWITH ’25

Jane and Chris Beckwith ’88

PHOEBE BECKWITH ’22

Jane and Chris Beckwith ’88

EDGAR AND JUDY

BENARROUS

William and Gretchen

Kucharski ’88 Kurtz

JOHN BENNETT ’70

Vickye and Alan Madewell

COLTON BOMER ’32

Jeri and Don Bomer

GRAHAM BOMER ’36

Jeri and Don Bomer

KELLY SMITH BRAMLETT ’88

Judith Smith

DOUGLAS BROMLEY ’66

Vickye and Alan Madewell

EVERETT BROOKHART ’28

Dio and Sharon Daily

Gail Brookhart

WESTON BROOKHART ’25

Dio and Sharon Daily

Gail Brookhart

CHARLIE BROWN

Julie and Matthew Beaufort ’69

Dick Crawford

Cassie and Tag Gross ’87

Neil Bergenroth and Cathy

Rose-Bergenroth

SANDRA BROWN

Christy Utter ’92 and Sarah Vizza

Barbara Reavis

JACKSON BUCHOLTZ ’25

Tamara and Mike Bucholtz

MADELEINE BUCHOLTZ ’31

Tamara and Mike Bucholtz

MOLLIE BUFFINGTON ’26

Wanda Wolfkill

CLAIRE BUTKIN ’23

Robert and Nina Butkin

JUSTIN BUTLER ’04

Brian and Diane Thompson

Phil and Jenn Muir

JENNA BYERS ’16

Ashley Parrish ’93 and Michael Overall

BETH AND CAM CAMPBELL

Abi and Matt Campbell ’00

BETH CAMPBELL

Rion and Meredith

Campbell ’02 Rogers

PATRICE CARDIEL

Luke and Jazi Baker

BRENT CASEY

Ashlee and Billy Lowry

GILLIAN RYAN ’01

CAWIEZELL

Ken Busby ’85

Amy and Andy England

DAKOTA CHRISTIAN ’16

Ashley Parrish ’93 and Michael Overall

ANDRES CLOPTON ’26

Brooklyn and Micah Clopton

MADISON COCO ’36

Jack and Paula Coco

Jackson and Erin Coco

ANDREW COLLINS ’06

Vickye and Alan Madewell

JOHN CONNOR ’18

Susan Connor

RONDA COOPER

Ashlee and Billy Lowry

Brent Casey

SARAH COX

Sydney Snyder

LOUIE CULLEY

Paulette Feather

ELYSE TOMASKO CURTIS ’09

Norm Rosenberger

JAXON CURTIS

Norm Rosenberger

COLTON DAVIS ’37

Julie and Tom Ballard

EMMA MAE DAVIS ’35

Julie and Tom Ballard

LEONARDO DE ANDRADE

Dee and Ron Laskey

TAMMY LASTER DEISENROTH ’75

Christy Utter ’92 and Sarah Vizza

EMERSON DENSLOW ’29

Gretchen Denslow ’91

WARNER DENSLOW ’32

Gretchen Denslow ’91

BLAKE DIETERLEN ’19

Bruce and Beverly Dieterlen

BLAIR DIETERLEN ’17

Bruce and Beverly Dieterlen

BRIDGETTE DIETERLEN ’22

Bruce and Beverly Dieterlen

BRITTANY DIETERLEN ’14

Bruce and Beverly Dieterlen

RYAN DONALDSON ’09

Lisa and Dane Tucker

TEMPEST DULANY

Becca and Johnathan Parker

SPENCER DYER ’31

Rance and Renea Dyer

STEVE DYER AND SARAH JOYCE-DYER

Grant and Kara Beair ’02 Butler

GARRETT EATON ’20

Amy Cauthon

JODY ELY

Grant and Kara Beair ’02 Butler

AMY ENGLAND

Rebecca Nievar

ELLIOTT ENGLAND ’37

Bonnie England

Lindsay Patterson, PhD

SIMON ENGLAND ’34

Bonnie England

Lindsay Patterson, PhD

ALEXANDER FELTEN ’26

Scott and Kim Felten

SYDNEY FELTEN ’26

Scott and Kim Felten

FRANCES FONDREN-BALES

Keri and Ken Shingleton

NEKIA MCDANIEL ’97 GEER

Charol McDaniel

DECLAN GRAHAM ’32

Anne Graham

ALLIE GRENIER ’23

Darla Grenier

LAUREN GREWE

Terry and Jill Grewe

DEC GROVES ’31

John and Noel O’Haren ’94 Groves

FIA GROVES ’30

John and Noel O’Haren ’94 Groves

MARIN GROVES ’32

John and Noel O’Haren ’94 Groves

NEALY GROVES ’28

John and Noel O’Haren ’94 Groves

MARIANNE MCGREGOR GUELKER ’94

Robert and Ann McGregor

CHARLOTTE HANNAFORD ’32

Tom and Betty Rains

GRIFFIN HANNAFORD ’35

Tom and Betty Rains

MORGAN HANNAFORD ’03

Tom and Betty Rains

RICHARD HART

Amy and Andy England

Dan Rives

LAUREN HAUGE ’10

Lori and Bob Hauge

KRISTEN GREWE HEAD ’09

Terry and Jill Grewe

HATCHER HELDEBRAND ’31

Bruce and Stephanie Riddle

Juanelle and Jim Heldebrand

HOLT HELDEBRAND ’22

Juanelle and Jim Heldebrand

HUNT HELDEBRAND ’22

Juanelle and Jim Heldebrand

SHEPHERD HENDERSON ’37

Leslie and Al Higdon

JOSIE HACKETT HIGGINBOTHAM ’53

Karen Gallagher ’84

CHRIS HIGGINS ’98

Phyllis Higgins

KAREN HOLMES

Richard and Alvina Hart

Ashley Parrish ’93 and Michael Overall

Beverly Wolfe

KATE HOOK ’23

Carl and Sandra Hook

KYLE HOOK ’20

Carl and Sandra Hook

JULIA HOWELL

Chris and Tim Armstrong

NASH HOWELL ’27

Chris and Tim Armstrong

Ron and Gloria Howell

LEVI HUDSON ’28

Linda and Michael Ellis

Rick and Diane Hudson

OLIVIA HUDSON ’28

Linda and Michael Ellis

Rick and Diane Hudson

NATALIE HURLEY ’24

Lindsay and Ron Fick

WILL HURLEY ’27

Lindsay and Ron Fick

AYAN IFTIKHAR ’23

Iftikhar Hussain and Munazzah Khalid

KELLY JEFFRIES

Lisa and Dane Tucker

LINDA JENKINS ’78

Deborah Jenkins ’75

MAE JENKINS

Deborah Jenkins ’75

EMILY JEZEK ’24

Jennifer and Bob Jezek

KEVIN JOHNSON ’08

Adair and Jay Johnson

VANESSA JONES

Adam and Jennifer

Whisenhunt ’89 White

COLIN KAPPES ’28

Chris and Anne Kappes

ELIZABETH KAPPES ’30

Chris and Anne Kappes

THE KAPPES FAMILY

Susan Morrison

DAVID KELLY

Brent Casey

VINCENT KEYAN ’25

Bonnie and Masoud Keyan

BENJAMIN KORN ’24

Phil Snyder

ANDREW LAMSON ’07

Chuck and Leigh Lamson

NIKKI LAMSON SCHACK ’09

Chuck and Leigh Lamson

DAPHNE LAND ’33

Matt and Katie Land

Jack and Jane Campion

NINA LAND ’31

Matt and Katie Land

Jack and Jane Campion

CHRISTY LEACH

Jill and Rod Coulter

ELLA KATE LEES ’29

Linsey and D.J. Lees

FRANCIE LEES ’32

Linsey and D.J. Lees

SCARLETT LEES ’31

Linsey and D.J. Lees

TREY LEES ’27

Linsey and D.J. Lees

ISABELLA LEVINE ’24

Laura and Martin Levine

RYAN LEVINE ’25

Laura and Martin Levine

PAYTON LITTLE ’23

Teri Franklin

ASHLEE LOWRY

Brent Casey

ANNA MARTENS ’23

Jason Martens

DREW MARTENS ’29

Jason Martens

JAKE MARTENS ’20

Jason Martens

ANDY MATSON ’02

Laurie Matson

SCOTT MCCRARY ’36

Sue and Bill McCrary

CHRISTOPHER MCDANIEL ’99

Charol McDaniel

SCOTT MCGONAGLE

Jim and Lisa Mansfield

CAROLINE MCKEE ’24

Piper and Jonathan Nida

ESTES MCNUTT ’30

Margie Murphy-McNutt and Brad McNutt

SLOAN MEIER ’27

Robert and Barbara Meier

TRUETT MEIER ’25

Robert and Barbara Meier

EZRA MEYERS ’36

Marsha Decker

ANNA MILLIGAN

Laura and John Vance

Anthony Clay

ANNE MARIE MOORE

Pat and Gillian Ryan ’01 Cawiezell

JOHN MYERS ’25

Anne Feighner McCarthy and Larry McCarthy

SARAH MYERS ’27

Anne Feighner McCarthy and Larry McCarthy

AARON NICHOLS ’29

Lindsay and Jacob Nichols

Robert and Linda Nook

LINDSAY NICHOLS

Amy and Andy England

LANDRY NOWLIN

Ailee and Ryan Nowlin ’93

LUKE NOWLIN ’24

Ailee and Ryan Nowlin ’93

ELLA O’BRIEN ’23

Donna Yaffe

OSTROSKI FAMILY

Judy Critchfield

GAVIN OVERALL ’27

Ashley Parrish ’93 and Michael Overall

George and Nancy Overall

THATCHER OVERALL ’35

Ashley Parrish ’93 and Michael Overall

George and Nancy Overall

LAYTON OWENS ’29

Teddy and Ashley Owens

NASH OWENS ’33

Teddy and Ashley Owens

RAHUL PAI ’23

Nandita and Uday Pai

FAY A. PALMA

Karen Gallagher ’84

RON PALMA

Amy and Doug Allen ’83

ELLI PARKER ’31

Floyd and Joy Richter

JOCELYN PARKER ’86

Jody Parker

JOSLYN PARKER ’28

Floyd and Joy Richter

REBECCA PARKER

Pat and Gillian Ryan ’01 Cawiezell

Ashley Parrish ’93 and Michael Overall

DAVID PARKS

Adam and Jennifer

Whisenhunt ’89 White

ASHLEY PARRISH ’93

Caroline Crain

LIDDY PATTERSON ’19

Vanessa and Chris Jones

MASON PATTERSON ’23

Vanessa and Chris Jones

CONLEY PENTECOST ’23

Brooke Hamilton ’92

CARTER PICKERING ’35

Kate and Chauncey Pickering ’02

CRANDALL PICKERING ’35

Kate and Chauncey Pickering ’02

ASHTON POHL ’22

B. J. ’89 and Heather Snoke ’89 Pohl

HALLIE POLSON ’27

Maxie and Robert Polson

CHAI REDDY ’97

E. P. and Sandhya Reddy

KISHEN REDDY ’32

E. P. and Sandhya Reddy

LEELA REDDY ’37

E. P. and Sandhya Reddy

MEENA REDDY ’34

E. P. and Sandhya Reddy

JAMIE REICHARD

Marcia Reichard

Kate Hook ’23

NICK REICHARD ’26

Marcia Reichard

ZACH REICHARD ’23

Marcia Reichard

JULIA ROARK ’25

Bill and Jennifer Roark

AXEL ROBSON ’34

Joe and Hannah Robson

WHITNEY ROBSON ’29

Joe and Hannah Robson

MEREDITH CAMPBELL ’02 ROGERS

Amy and Andy England

PAM ROGERS

Lisa and Dane Tucker

JENNY YORK ROPER ’98

Ashley Parrish ’93 and Michael Overall

CASE ROWLAND ’26

Dave Rubio

LIBBY ROWLAND ’21

Dave Rubio

PARKER ROWLAND ’28

Dave Rubio

ALICE SACRA ’30

Nancy Sacra

ANN SAVAGE ’15

Lisa and Dane Tucker

REV. ARTHUR SCRUTCHINS

Karen and Olin Holmes

Everett and Kristin Lees

SARA SHEEHAN ’08

Kay Sheehan

BYRON SHEN

Laurie Spencer

DIANE SHEN

Amy and Andy England

HUDSON SHORT ’27

Nanci and Jerry Puckett

PEYTON SHORT ’25

Nanci and Jerry Puckett

HARPER SIEMENS ’22

Lily Siemens ’20

STAFFORD SIGMON ’33

Steve and Dana Sigmon

HARLEY SMITH ’23

Kevinn Matthews ’88

SAM SPANIER ’23

Mandy and Mike Spanier

LAURIE SPENCER

Megan and Don Zetik

SHERYL SPRINGER

Erin and Chad Henderson

MATTHEW STOLPER ’19

Angie and Jon Stolper

NATHAN STOLPER ’17

Angie and Jon Stolper

ASHLEY BABB STUDDARD ’01

Jannelle and Ray Babb

GARY SWEENEY

Grant and Kara Beair ’02 Butler

JAN OWEN SWETENBURG ’68

Christy Utter ’92 and Sarah Vizza

LORI SWISHER

Amy Hurlburt and Clint Basener

JEAN NEWTON TATE ’47

Kay Bowles ’53

STANTON TILLMAN ’33

Heather and Parker Tillman

MELISSA TOMASKO ’11 RUSSELL

Norm Rosenberger

COLLINS TURNER ’32

Donna Yaffe

BRIAN UNDERWOOD

Pat and Gillian Ryan ’01 Cawiezell

LAURA VANCE

Brent Casey

Ashlee and Billy Lowry

AMY VARGUS

Juli and Art Kennedy

VICKI VROOMAN

Ted and Nelda Lane

Eric ’00, Shannon Green ’02 and Dylan Richards ’31

WESTON VROOMAN ’13

Vicki Vrooman

FRANK B. WARD

Don Wehrs ’74 and Lorna Wood

HAILEY WATTS ’32

Kelly and Andy Watts ’94

MADISON WATTS ’27

Kelly and Andy Watts ’94

PEYTON WATTS ’32

Kelly and Andy Watts ’94

RODRIC CAMRON WAUGH ’09

Nina Jackson

DON WEHRS ’74

Frank B. Ward

MAX WEIKLE ’34

Dennis and Kori Weikle

RYAN WEIKLE ’31

Dennis and Kori Weikle

CAROLINE WHEELER ’21

Jerry and Kari Wheeler

JENNIFER WHISENHUNT WHITE ’89

Brian and Diane Thompson

PATTI AND JOHN WILLIAMS ’64

Christy Utter ’92 and Sarah Vizza

KROSBY WINTERS ’34

Sarah and Mike Cox

STEVIE WINTERS ’37

Sarah and Mike Cox

JAY WOHLGEMUTH ’88

Kevinn Matthews ’88

BRYAN YORK ’01

Becky and David York ’64

CHRISTY ZAHN

Ashley Parrish ’93 and Michael Overall

AVA ZETIK ’24

Barbara and Dale MacCallum

Ruth Zetik

ALL TEACHERS

Caroline Berry

Kara Beair ’02 Butler

John and Noel O’Haren ’94 Groves

JJ and Alissa Hurley

CLASS OF 1964

Starre and Keenan Barnard ’64

CLASS OF 1969

Jack and Judy Berry ’69 Ingraham

CLASS OF 1978

Dave Rogers ’78

CLASS OF 1988

Kelly Smith Bramlett ’88

CLASS OF 2020

Lily Siemens ’20

CLASS OF 2023

Harold and Janace Fogleman

Kristin Hook

CLASS OF 2026

Dana Renken

Kimberly Felten

HOLLAND HALL ADVANCEMENT TEAM

The England Family

HOLLAND HALL FACULTY & STAFF

Leslie and Keith Kelly

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Vanessa and Chris Jones

UPPER SCHOOL FACULTY & STAFF

Holly Wilborn

THE GOAT …COACH CHARLES BROWN FROM THE CLASS OF 1981

Matt Toma ’81

1ST AND 2ND GRADE TEACHERS

Madison Graves

8TH GRADE TEACHERS

Henry Sherburn ’27

Holland Hall hit the right note for Fredieu family

Jolie Fredieu considers herself a Los Angelino from Los Angeles, but with college behind her and husband André and promising career opportunities in their sights, they began to consider where their path would take them. Jolie recalls saying to her husband, “I will follow you anywhere, as long as you don’t take me to a tornado state!”

Soon the Fredieus had a growing family and jobs that took them and their children, Alyxandra, Kendyn, and Kaysen from L.A. to Virginia, then to Dallas. Fully anticipating their time in Dallas would be a long tenure, Jolie did not give much thought to André responding to an interview request in Tulsa. However, when she was invited to participate in the final interview process, she realized Oklahoma was a serious possibility, and she cried! Drawing on her faith and courage, Jolie quickly refocused on her priorities — God and family first, and a strong education for her children. If her family and children were OK, she could do anything.

Holland Hall was the second school on the list as they toured the city they would soon call home. “I knew before the tour was completed that we had found the right place for our children. The Head of Primary School, Ms.

Vargo, was wonderful! Her genuine welcome and thorough knowledge of primary students' academic needs convinced us very quickly that this was a good fit. I knew our kids were going to be OK! I didn’t need to see any other schools after that.” Jolie quickly assured her husband and Ms. Vargo that this time hers were happy tears!

Jolie recently shared the impact that Holland Hall has had and why they choose to give back.

“The main reason we picked Holland Hall is that it nurtures the whole child,” she said. Students “are allowed to flourish academically,

athletically, and artistically. It is very rare to find an institution that does all those things well and, in my experience, Holland Hall has come the closest to getting it right.”

When asked what influenced their gift to the Holland Hall music program, Jolie responded without hesitation, “Sarah Richardson!” She described Sarah as the model teacher — one who pours so much into her students. “She loves her students. It’s easy to love her back. Seeing Kendyn’s growth and joy of learning the violin, nurtured by her love of it and her support of him over the years — my husband and I felt drawn to donate to strengthen her program.”

Unsure of what support was needed, Jolie recalled her own mother’s inquiry about music iPads during a windy outdoor concert. When Jolie approached Sarah, Sarah confirmed iPads are a great tool for musicians but they were just not in her budget. After some research, the Fredieus felt this would be the right gift to strengthen and to give back to a program and school that gives so much to their children.

“We appreciate what Holland Hall has done. Tuition pays for what the school is supposed to do, but when it goes above and beyond we like to give. Sarah has done this. She has poured in, above and beyond. Our experience has been exemplary when it comes to Sarah and the strength (the orchestra program) has brought to our son.” H

Fundraising, Events, & Announcements

Each year, hundreds of people work tirelessly serving the Holland Hall community, facilitating community engagement opportunities and leading fundraising efforts that positively impact our school. Parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, and numerous volunteers embraced the theme Belonging and Becoming this past school year, honoring Holland Hall traditions and creating new opportunities to connect with fellow Dutch.

Generosity in time given and in dollars donated to our school results in an unmatched educational environment for students and faculty. Thank you for demonstrating your commitment to Holland Hall, and affording every student across campus access to the unique opportunities that make our school great.

Events

Numerous activities and events throughout the year celebrate all things Dutch, provide financial support for Holland Hall students and faculty, and strengthen lifelong relationships.

The Parents Association kicked off the fall semester with the Primary School Bubble Bash and Primary School Night at the football game — building community and friendships while engaging in activities on campus. Thank you to Karly Mason for your leadership.

Celebrating its 45th year, ARTworks chairs, alumni, and parents Eric ’00 and Shannon Green ’02 Richards welcomed artist Andrew Ramiro Tirado as the 2022 ARTworks artistin-residence. This unique collaboration is a weeklong immersive experience for students and faculty engaging and creating with the artist, gaining inspiration for their own personal journey and creative expression. The week wrapped up with a special evening with the artist for our ARTworks Patrons.

» Roger and Francy Collins

» Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation

» Holbrook Lawson ’82 and Rick Holder

» Gail and Kip Richards

» Leigh Ann Moss & Eric Sherburn

» Sherri & John Duvall

» Jean Ann and Tom Fausser

» FC Tulsa

» Courtney Latta Knoblock

» Brandy & Greg Laird

» Joanna Holliman Potts ’70

» Liz and Scott White

» Robin Ballenger

» Kathleen Baab

» Britani Bowman

» Ken Busby ’85

» Jinny Confer

» Keith ’87 and Beth Lieser ’86 Goddard

» Doug and Leigh Johnson

» Anne and Bruce Jones

» Emily and Doug Keith

» Nicholas and Janelle Pavlis

» Kristi and Doug Self

» Chelsea & Anthony Showalter

» Lisa and Dane Tucker

» Lars Winter

Grandparents and Special Friends Day is an honored tradition that continues to grow each year. Guests start the morning with a welcome from Head of School JP Culley and enjoy student performances in the Walter Arts Center, and the excitement builds as students usher their special guests throughout the individual branches, showing off their school and classrooms. Kicking off the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends doesn’t get any better than this! Special thanks to alumnus, alumni parent, and grandparent Keenan Barnard ’64 for serving as our keynote speaker. Teachers felt the Lounge Love throughout the year as parent volunteers stocked the faculty lounges and hosted several meals in appreciation of teachers’ dedication and tireless commitment to their students. These committed volunteers nourished tummies and souls, and their acts of kindness were truly appreciated. Thank you, Camille Fazel in the Primary School, Cynthia Issaacson in the Middle School, and Megan Zetik and Toni Parchuri in the Upper School.

Wrapping up the year, the annual Golf Tournament was held at Meadowbrook Country Club. Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors and individuals who teed up, supporting physical education and athletic programs while participating in a fun day of golfing!

» Patriot Sponsor

» Hydrate You Mobile IV

» Scissortail Wealth Management

Diane Shen Director of Development

» Mabrey Bank

» Eagle Sponsor

» ConsumerAffairs

» Cart Sponsor

» Crossland Construction Co.

» GH2 Architects

» Leanor

» Hole Sponsor

» A-Best Roofing

» Berendsen

» TEAM Professional Services

» The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

» Venture Properties

» PRL Manufacturing

» Gorospe Law Group

» MapleMark Bank

» Par Sponsor

» Advanced NeuroSolutions

» Barbara Sturdivant

» Burton Oil & Gas

» Metro Tulsa Foot & Ankle Specialists

» In the Raw Sushi

» Monterey Production Co.

» NextGen RX

» NPI

» OATH Capital Advisors

» Triad Bank

»

Southwestern Payroll

Schureman Circle and Founders Guild

We take a moment each semester to celebrate the generosity of donors to Holland Hall’s annual fund. Gifts to the Holland Hall Fund provide unrestricted dollars that cover all aspects of education at Holland Hall and support daily excellence. Thank you to parents Linsey and DJ Lees for entertaining our Schureman Circle contributors at your beautiful home and alumnus and parent Justin Thompson ’98 for hosting our Founders Guild members at Freya. Your hospitality and generosity made these celebrations of gratitude possible.

2023 Dutch Divine

Dutch Divine 2023, an alumni event that is held on non-auction years, celebrated all things Charlie Brown this year.

The event, which celebrates alumni success in the fields of food, wine and music, returned home to Spain Ranch, owned by the Spain family — former faculty member Cindy Spain, John Spain ’07 and Emily Spain Avalos ’02

It was emceed by parent Jerry Ostroski and Ken Busby ’85. The featured chefs were Justin Thompson ’98 and Myles McClanahan ’98

All money raised went to the Charlie Brown Endowment for Financial Aid.

Sponsors included Bill Bass ’69, Steve Herrin ’75; Michael Aaronson ’93; TomM and Jen Sharpe; Greg Hughes ’84 —who hosted an amazing patron party and roast of Charlie at his In the Raw on the Hill location; Keith ’87 and Beth Goddard ’86; Dan Meyer ’69; Phil Allen ’73; Kim Dullye ’83; Sanford Roberds ’93, David Helmerich ’10, Kara Beair ’02 Butler and Beair Medical Group.

The afterparty desserts — amazing caramel corn and chocolate-covered pretzel rods in red and white — were provided by Cynthia “Cyndi” Cox ’95 Marshall, who now owns a Kilwin’s store in downtown Tulsa.

A limited number of Dutchmen sweatshirts — with proceeds going to Coach Brown’s endowment — are available by emailing news@ hollandhall.org

2022-23 Parent Association Board

President: Lisa Tucker

President Elect: Tobey Ballenger ’91

Past President: Annatina Aaronson

Upper School VP: Sarah Stewart

Upper School VP Elect: Sarah Jane Gillett

Middle School VP: Lindsey Hawkins Bristow ’95

Middle School VP Elect: Leigh Johnson

Primary School VP: Cristen Ocepek

Primary School VP Elect: Jennifer Lindsey

ARTworks Chairs: Eric ’00 & Shannon Green ’02 Richards

Dutch Exchange Coordinator: Sarah Reddy

Dutch Zone Volunteer Coordinator: Jolie Fredieu

2022-23 Primary School Parent Association Council

Vice President: Cristin Ocepek

Vice President Elect: Jennifer Lindsay

EPK Class Coordinator: Lauren Taylor Newman ’01

Pre-K Class Coordinator: Taylor Merrick

Kindergarten Class Coordinator: Jessica McNeal

1st Grade Class Coordinator: Umang Sood ’01

2nd Grade Class Coordinator: Karen Smith

3rd Grade Class Coordinator: Keli Miller

Hospitality – Teacher Meals & Teacher Appreciation

Week: Camille Fazel & Madison Graves

PS Community Garden: Ashley Hughes & Marissa Nobles

Back to School Party: Cara Ahmadinia

Health/Wellness: Marissa Nobles

Lunchroom Coordinator: Laura Hawkins Johnson ’98

Primary School Night at the Football Game: Karly Mason

Visiting Illustrator/Author: Krista Childress

New Parent Liaison – EPK-K: Samantha Allen Renner ’04

New Parent Liaison – 1st-3rd: Kulsum Siddiqui

2022-23 Middle School Parent Association Council

Vice President: Lindsey Hawkins Bristow ’95

Vice President Elect: Leigh Johnson

4th Grade Coordinators: Hayden Bosworth & Jessica McNeal

5th Grade Coordinator: Matthew Silverstein

6th Grade Coordinator: Sarah Lees

7th Grade Coordinator: Hannah Phillips

8th Grade Coordinator: Liz White

8th Grade Dinner & Dance Coordinator: Melissa Roberds

8th Grade Graduation Ceremony/Party

Coordinator: Leigh Ann Moss

New Family Liaison – 4th & 5th: Erin Redfearn

New Family Liaison – 6th, 7th, 8th: Jinny Confer

Teacher Appreciation Week Coordinator: Cynthia Isaacson

Fall Hospitality Coordinator: Ilka Scherferoff

Gezellig Returns in 2024!

Holland Hall’s biannual in-person auction is back next spring and will be more Gezellig than ever with designer Annie Brady back at the helm. Save the date now for April 20, 2024.

If you would like to be a part of the Gezellig experience and are interested in helping with this spectacular evening of fundraising filled with great food and entertainment, contact Gezellig 2024 cochairs, Bronya Zamarin, thezamarins@ comcast.net or Kulsum Siddiqui, kulsumzsiddiqui@gmail.com H

Spring Hospitality Coordinator: Kulsum Siddiqui

2022-23 Upper School Parent Association Council

Vice President: Sarah Stewart

Vice President Elect: Sarah Jane Gillett

9th Grade Coordinator: Erica Brown

10th Grade Coordinators: Stephanie Meier & Patti Chalkin

11th Grade Coordinators: Melanie Fields & Gayle Taylor

12th Grade Coordinators: Lisa Silvstri & Kathleen Jones

12th Grade Dinner: Julee Mabrey & Kristen Hook

Hospitality – Fall: Krista Childress

Hospitality – Spring: Marnie Flegler

Teacher Appreciation Week: Megan Zetik & Toni Parchuri

Student Social Activities: Megan Korn

A TRADITION IS BORN

Earlier this year, Holland Hall held its first ever day of giving — 24 hours to rally support from and celebrate the entire Dutch community. The purpose was to enhance student and faculty experiences through donations to the school’s annual fund.

You might have seen your colleges or universities hosting these days each year. Beyond a mailed letter, single email, or social media post, days of giving combine multiple touchpoints to get people excited about donating to an institution they are passionate about.

Holland Hall had never done a Giving Day before. In the early planning stages, centennial celebrations were in full force, and reaching 100 donors in 24 hours seemed like a great goal to celebrate the school’s 100th year. The school hadn’t received a hundred donations to the Holland Hall Fund in a single day before, so why not go for it?

Turns out, our community really went for it and far exceeded our goal for One Day. One Dutch!

Final numbers included:

» 231 Donors

» 20 States represented

» 2 Countries – Australia alumni made this a worldwide event

» $61,000+ Raised for students and faculty

One lesson we learned was just how amazing our community advocates are. No day of giving succeeds without people telling their friends and networks why giving back is important to them, and asking others to join them in making a gift. As a Dutch community we’re incredibly fortunate to have so many people who love Holland Hall and advocate for its success. Special thanks and a huge shoutout go to our Parents’ Association and Alumni Association Board for spreading the word on One Day. One Dutch. Through their efforts, parents and alumni combined for a total 73% of supporters. They made this day a huge success!

Most importantly, every dollar raised supports the unique value of a Holland Hall education through our:

» Primary School – forging bonds with friends, classmates, and teachers that last a lifetime

» Middle School – transitioning to greater independence with nonstop encouragement and guidance

» Upper School – exploring subjects, freedom, and a future after graduation

» Faculty – building resilience, critical thinking, curiosity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning in every student

Gillian Cawiezell ’01 Director of Donor Relations and Annual Giving

Thank YOU to our amazing Dutch community who took the leap of faith and helped make this day a roaring success! And save the date for our second annual One Day. One Dutch. on March 6, 2024. H

The first Day of Giving exceeds all expectations

FROM THE ALUMNI OFFICE Every day a new adventure

When I was named Head of Holland Hall’s Middle School in February 2000, I had four months to complete the year as a 7th grade history teacher and coach of Upper and Middle School sports. In preparation for my new administrative role, a colleague arranged a shadowing opportunity for me with a gentleman who had been a Middle School Head at an independent school in the region for 30 years. I recall that it was a great learning experience and, at the conclusion of the eventful day, the MS Head/Host recounted the 30 years past and the lessons he had learned. Initially, in year one, he recalled knowing very little about the details and the expectations of the job and, as a result, he found that he had a great deal of unscheduled time to visit classes and observe the daily operations of the institution. Learning on the job and envisioning changes to be made for the future, he reported that the role grew every year, and, as a result, he had been getting busier every year. It’s astonishing if you consider the learning curve continuing for three decades.

Over the course of the 2022-23 school year, I felt a great deal like the aforementioned Middle School Head when starting as Holland Hall’s Director of Alumni Engagement. Having had a wide variety of learning experiences over the past 29 years, I anticipated knowing more about my new role. Clearly, I am familiar with a large number of students who’ve graduated since my arrival in 1994, but there continue to be so many things to learn about the best way to be in touch with them. Understanding that people in American culture are busy with many aspects of life, including work, family, play (necessary), rest, and recovery, I have been energized in my new role by the opportunity to create a connection among those who share glorious memories of their time at Holland Hall as students, parents, grandparents, and faculty and those currently in the community.

Holland Hall remains a vibrant, energizing community filled with exciting moments occurring daily in the classrooms, on the stages, and on assorted playing surfaces. When considering options, there are scheduled events like Alumni Weekend (Oct. 5-7 for ALL alumni, not only those celebrating a ’3/’8 reunion), Career Panels, and Senior Luncheon. Throughout the year, there are also concerts, matches, performances, and games at assorted levels in the different branches. I’m also interested in hearing what is happening in your life after graduation.

I look forward to seeing many of you around campus in the upcoming year, whether at Alumni Weekend or before. Feel free to contact me with questions or updates as you consider plans to reconnect. Go Dutch!

With gratitude,

Richard P. Hart Director of Alumni and Family Engagement

Alumni know something about ‘Embracing Excellence’

When I learned the theme for Holland Hall this year was “Embracing Excellence,” my first thought was: How do I write a short essay on embracing excellence without sounding “inauthentic”? My hesitancy stems from my average performance during my tenure at Holland Hall.

I transferred to Holland Hall halfway through my freshman year, and as you might imagine, it was both a culture and an academic shock. The first challenge was chemistry, in which it became clear after a “D” on my first exam that I could no longer breeze through my studies. The second challenge, geometry honors, I had heard was slightly more difficult than the pre-AP geometry at my previous school. I thought those warnings were overblown; I was wrong.

For me, Holland Hall would be a mixed bag of success and failure, and although it took years to realize, those challenges, and even the resulting failures, were crucial to shaping my ability to “embrace excellence.”

In the best-case scenario, a Holland Hall student will meet all those moments head on and achieve success that both prepares them for and propels them into their future. But, even for students who take time to let the lessons from failure gestate, the culture of embracing excellence pays dividends for all of us.

“Embracing Excellence” might be the theme this year, but it is a part of Holland Hall’s culture in perpetuity. It is a gift that continues to teach well beyond our years as students and one of the highlights of being a Holland Hall alumnus.

Lastly, I hope to see many of our alumni at the upcoming Alumni Weekend (Thursday, Oct. 5-Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023).

And for those alumni who are unable to make Alumni Weekend, some other upcoming events to look for are …

» Alumni Lessons & Carols – Dec. 3, 2023

» Alumni Soccer & Basketball – Dec. 23, 2023

» Trivia Night – January/February 2024

» Gezellig – April 2024 H

Incoming Alumni Board President Jake Freudenrich ’10 (far right, standing) stands with outgoing president Kara Beair ’02 Butler (middle) and her husband Grant (left) at the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards. Baby Theo is photobombing.

Jake Freudenrich ’10 Alumni Board President

Welcome home, alumni

Graduates came out for class reunions, Charlie Brown event, and trivia night in 2022-23

Every school year is filled with several events occurring all over the 167-acre campus. While Holland Hall alumni are invited to join many of the regularly scheduled proceedings, there are annual gatherings specifically designed to get alumni back on campus.

In October, the seniors had an opportunity to hear from alumni working in the fields of engineering (David Ramsey ’76, Chris Bird ’02), law (Kevinn Matthews ’88, Megan Rule ’98 Beck, Pat Wandres ’98), business/entrepreneurship (Sanford Roberds ’93, Matt Barnard ’99, Julie Yeabower ’77), and medicine (Dr. Jason Deck ’02, Dr. Allyson Berklacy ’09 Domian, Dr. Eric Sherburn – HH parent).

Later in October, Alumni Weekend kicked off with the Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner. The Alumni Association recognized Wendy Wilk ’82 Markarian and Jeff Jaynes ’96 with Distinguished Alumni awards and Andrew Collins ’06 with the Young Alumni Achievement Award. The Alumni Service Award was presented to the team of Doug Bromley ’66 and John Bennett ’70. The school also announced the creation of the Ronald and Fay Palma Archives, which will be unveiled soon. Fay Palma and Caroline Crain — well-known former administrators on campus — are in charge of organizing and getting a digital archive established. We love having them on campus!

The following afternoon, the Sarah Adams ’99 Memorial Alumni Field Hockey game was held on the lower field and prepared all attendees for the short stroll up the hill for the tailgate under the tent on the southern end of Hardesty Field (outstanding barbeque provided by Ryan Nelson ’90). At halftime of the Holland Hall versus Inola football game, the Tim O’Halloran Award was presented to

Dr. Michael Berglund by the members of the Class of 2012. Reunion parties were held the next day for the ’2 and ’7 graduates.

The temperatures in October were balmy compared to what the hearty basketball- and soccer-playing alumni encountered on Dec. 23. Basketball players convened in the Middle School gym and, when given the choice to play futsal in the Upper School gym or stay outdoors, the 28 soccer alumni chose the 4°F option.

Emceed by Ken Busby ’85, Trivia Night 2023 — a popular (and sold out) gathering — took place in the Middle School gym in February. There were many strong performances from the 41 teams in attendance, especially in the “Lit 101” and “Anatomy: Head to Toe” categories. More challenges arose from “State Nicknames” (remember “The Peace Garden State”?) and the Charles H. Brown Category. In the end, Basil Gang-lea repeated as champions, with teams Starlite Starbrite and Land’s End finishing second and third, respectively.

With the school year winding down, the HH community convened for Dutch Divine in April at the Spain Ranch, a beautiful facility on the west side of the Arkansas River owned by the Spain family — including former

teacher Cindy Spain, as well as alumni John Spain ’07 and Emily Spain ’02 Avalos. The evening provided an opportunity to honor Coach Charlie Brown for his 57 years of service to students, parents, and colleagues. Jerry Ostroski emceed while John Bennett ’70 and Ken Busby ’85 provided additional, supporting presentations as the group worked to support the Charlie Brown Endowment for Financial Aid. Alumni President Kara Beair ’02 Butler also presented flowers to retiring faculty Karen Holmes and Patrice Cardiel, who were both in attendance.

By May 23, the school year had ended for all but the most senior students. Commencement rehearsal and baccalaureate regularly take place after the Senior Luncheon, held in the Upper School Commons for the members of the Class of ’23, the Upper School faculty, and Alumni Association Board members. Alumni Board President Kara Beair ’02 Butler shared wise words with the seniors before they headed off to their ceremonies of significance.

So many exciting events with more to come in the upcoming year! We hope to see you on campus during the 2023-24 school year. H

Coach richard Spencer among those honored at Athletic Hall of Fame

The 15th Holland Hall Athletic Hall of Fame class was inducted this spring and included the 1997 Boys Basketball team, as well as the legendary Coach Richard Spencer.

See a video from Coach Spencer’s induction by scanning the QR code on this page.

Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees!

» Doug Boswell ’78 – Two-sport athlete for the Dutch and played tennis at the University of Tulsa. Doug qualified for the NCAA Tournament #1 singles and has been inducted into the Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame.

» Hillary Beck ’89 – Field hockey, soccer, and track. Hillary played college soccer at BYU. Two-time SPC champion and scored 42 career (soccer) goals for the Dutch.

» Monte Frazier ’98 – Two-sport athlete at Holland Hall (football and soccer) and played soccer at Wisconsin and Kentucky. Big 10 Freshman of the Year at Wisconsin and played in two NCAA final 16 matches at Kentucky.

» Jules Townsend ’12 – Outstanding pitcher in softball for the Dutch and two-sport athlete (basketball and softball). Jules was an integral part of Six SPC championship teams (three in softball and three in basketball) before playing two years of softball at the University of Oklahoma, winning one national championship.

» Paris Townsend ’12 – Outstanding catcher in softball and two-sport athlete (basketball

and softball) at Holland Hall. Paris was an integral part of six SPC championship teams (three in softball and three in basketball), before playing four years at the University of Oklahoma, winning two national championships in 2013 and 2016.

» Coach Richard Spencer – Arrived at Holland Hall in 1983 as a Middle School math teacher, football and baseball coach. Coach Spencer has served in a multitude of other capacities in teaching, coaching, admissions, academic support, bus driver, and “the voice of the Dutch” for Friday night football. After 40 years, he continues to share his southern hospitality, good sense of humor, and his love for students and colleagues.

» Boys Basketball (1997 team) – The 1997 SPC title would be the fourth championship for the hall of fame coach Sparky Grober. Coach Grober was fortunate to have another Holland Hall hall of fame coach, Joe Lowry, as his assistant. The Dutch were led by captains Kyle Lowry and Denoto Wilson. All-SPC performers included Denoto Wilson and Paul Vysniauskas. Kyle Lowry and David Martin were honorable mention All-SPC. Other members of the basketball team were Ryan Briggs, Jason White, David Sturdivant, Tanner Rice, Jonathan Adamson, Jason Wright, Chris Higgins, and Matt Brown. The two managers were Brynna Schelbar and Gentry Moore. H

Hillary Beck ’89

Coach Richard Spencer

Monte Frazier ’98

Paris (left) and Jules (right) Townsend ’12

Boys Basketball (1997 team)

Coach Spencer’s induction speech video.

Doug Boswell ’78

Do you recognize?

A treasure trove of photos are stored in the Upper School. A new digitizing project overseen by Fay Palma and Caroline Crain, former school administrators who know generations of Holland Hall students, will make searching those photos easier. As they’re going through the photos, they’re identifying students or events. These are some fun photos they’ve found, and they’d love help identifying people in the photos. Do you see yourself or friends? Let us know who you find at news@hollandhall.org.

Alumni Class Notes

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1974

Roy Johnson ’74 was inducted into the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame, a group that celebrates Black journalists and communicators who have made outstanding contributions to the industry. More information at shorturl.at/mMP27

1984 Robert Hughes ’84 and family enjoyed a trip to Spain and Portugal this summer.

1989 Brett Baker ’89, a retired firefighter who himself had a traumatic brain injury when he was 8 years old, has developed a new helmet design that is on sale in more than 2,200 Walmart stores.

“ProLids is a patent-pending helmet that emulates a ball cap but allows the wearer customization. It is essentially six helmets in one,” according to the ProLids website. “The user can wear the brim either forward or backward facing, and they can also switch out their brims as they want. It comes with three brims: basic, flat boy, and the curved-up brim, which gives the user six different options. The brims are completely interchangeable, which creates a custom cool feel and makes this helmet different from all the others.

1987

The Tulsa Press Club and Benevolent Association inducted Frontier publisher Bobby Lorton ’87 and father Robert Lorton, retired chairman and publisher of World Publishing Co., into the Great Plains Journalism Hall of Fame on Friday. The Frontier also won four first-place awards at the Great Plains Journalism Awards at a ceremony in Tulsa that honored journalists from eight states.

“ProLids has passed the CPSC standard for children’s bicycle helmets for ages 8+ so the users can feel confident that they are protected when wearing properly.”

Brett notes that there is a very large size range. Check it out at prolids.com.

1988

Congratulations to Kevinn Matthews ’88 for being awarded the Golden Rule Award presented by the Tulsa County Bar Association. As noted, “Kevinn tirelessly devotes himself to finding talented members to fill vacant leadership roles, engaging new members, and helping with many projects within our organization. Moreover, he enthusiastically mentors students of all ages to help guide them through school, life, and career choices.” This year, Kevinn also received the President’s Award from the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Ricardo Del Valle ’88 was an exchange student from Costa Rica, spending his senior year on the 81st Street campus and living with the Crain family. This spring, he and his wife, Shirley, were married in Costa Rica and opted to enjoy their honeymoon in Tulsa in April 2023. They visited with former host Caroline Crain and toured the campus.

1994 Eduardo Briceño’s ’94 new book, “The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action,” is endorsed by Carol Dweck, Angela Duckworth, and other bestselling authors. It’s about how to overcome the counterintuitive phenomenon that if we spend all our time performing, our performance suffers — and about how to continuously improve as individuals, teams, and organizations. It's available wherever books are sold. You can learn more, see endorsements, and flip through the book's table of contents and first pages, at ThePerformanceParadox.com

1995 Lewana Harris ’95, who is now a senior consultant for an executive coaching and consulting organization, recently published a devotional aimed at women called “Vision Beyond Measure.” The 30-day devotional contains a Bible verse and exhortation for each day, as well as provides space for the reader to reflect, apply, and write a prayer. It is available on Amazon.

2000

In fall of 2022, Corey Babb ’00 opened the Haven Center for Sexual Medicine and Vulvovaginal Disorders in Tulsa. It's the only clinic of its kind in the entire Midwest, and one of a few subspecialty gynecology clinics in the country.

2002

Jenna Thompson Akuma ’02 was recently named director of the Tulsa Literary Coalition, the nonprofit operator of the independent bookstore Magic City Books. “Our city is full of so many amazing, talented, thoughtful people, and it is an honor to lead an organization that brings them together,” Jenna said.

2004

Thomas Carlson ’04 and wife Anne had a baby girl, June Lewis Carlson, on June 28, 2023.

Robert Carlson ’04 and wife Rachel had a baby girl, Margot Jane, on May 22, 2023.

2005

Tory Camerer ’05 Keeter recently opened a retail storefront in Duncan called The Gittin’ Place. “We are an educational lounge with metaphysical supplies and alternative health resources, as well as a learning/ lending library.”

2008 Braxton Redeagle ’08, wife Lauren, daughter Lennox, and son Bronson are pictured at the Pawhuska Inlonshka, the Osage ceremonial dances. The family is expecting a baby girl in September.

2013

2015

Slater Springman ’15 married Reagan Qualls ’15 in May 2022, “and we are living just outside of Nashville in a house we just built. He was promoted to CFO of Tennessee Risk Management Trust! I’ve been here two years as the Assistant CFO, but moved up with the retirement of my boss.

“Holland Hall prepared me so well for life after high school, and I have even made multiple connections to other people affiliated with them or other schools from the SPC days.”

Sydney May ’15 has started a new position at Holland Hall as the Engagement and Events Coordinator. She was also married in Tulsa on Sept. 3, 2022, to Aaron Alexander of Springfield, Mo.

2016

Josh Boatman ’16 works for touring Broadway musicals, recently starting with “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.” While playing in Los Angeles this month, he had a chance to meet up with Caroline Kelly ’19.

2018

Darin Arnold ’18 graduated from Mid-Del Technology Center in Midwest City and is preparing for the boards as he hopes to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner.

David Neumaier ’18 published his first book titled “Guardians of Aranor: Rebirth” (available through Amazon). He started working on it while attending Holland Hall.

Holt and Hunt

2022

Heldebrand ’22 had the opportunity to travel around Italia as members of the DePauw Football Team. They visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Florence, Venice, and Ferrara, where they had a chance to play the local 2nd Division side, Aquile Ferrara. The DePauw Tigers were victorious, 70-0, in what Hunt described as “the most memorable cultural experience of my life!” H

2011 Tommy Hart ’11 and wife Celesta welcomed their second daughter, Vera Grace, on June 22, 2023.

Phillip White ’13 and wife Claira had a baby boy, Ezra Christopher White. Born on June 11, 2023.

In Loving Memory

ALUMNI

ROBERT ARNOLD ’75

November 7, 2022, Alhambra, Ca.

PETER ATHENS ’76

October 28, 2022, Tulsa; brother of Michael Athens ’81.

MARGARET EVANS STEWART ’47

April 17, 2023, Tulsa.

JILLIAN FINCH YOST ’07

January 16, 2023, Yukon; daughter of faculty member Henry Finch ’76, sister of Tiffany Finch Cooper ’04.

DALE FLEMING MCNAMARA ’53

October 30, 2022, Tulsa.

AMANDA HARRIS WINGE ’05

December 2, 2022, Oklahoma City; sister of Michael Harris ’03.

RUSSELL HILL ’79

May 20, 2023, LaPlata, N.M.; brother of Greg Hill ’80 and Alec Hill ’77.

BARBARA MCLERNON

O’BANNON ’65

July 3, 2022, Tulsa; wife of Michael O’Bannon ’64.

TRISH MCCLINTOCK HILTON ’58

March 26, 2023, Palm Beach, Fla.

MEG SIMPSON STERLING ’50

November 30, 2022, Tulsa; mother of Rhonda Davis ’77.

FRIENDS

CHAD ABBOTT

October 22, 2022, Broken Arrow; father of Ava Abbott ’33 and Stella Abbott ’35.

JOHN BAKER

November 28, 2022, Tulsa; stepfather of Michaele McKinney Tetrick ’83 and Mark McKinney ’86; father of Brett Baker ’89; grandfather of Gentry Wilburn ’12, Ty Tetrick ’20, Katie Baker ’26, and Gentry Baker ’29.

GUY BERRY

November 6, 2022, Tulsa; father of Henry Berry ’21.

MILDRED BLOCKER

April 15, 2023, Tulsa; wife of former track coach Jack Blocker; mother of Lynn Blocker ’88 and Michelle Blocker ’96.

STEVE BOVASSO

April 21, 2023, Tulsa; husband of Sharna Magoon Bovasso ’87; father of Blake Bovasso ’15 and Ali Bovasso ’18.

DAVID BOX

January 1, 2023, Tulsa; father of Nelia Box Karimi ’93.

DAN BROWN

August 9, 2022, Rockwall, Texas; father of Mary Margaret Brown ’36.

SANDRA BROWN

December 3, 2022, Tulsa; retiree; mother of Spencer Brown ’90 (SoRell Bruan Brown ’92).

JOHN CASSIDY, JR.

January 2, 2023, Tulsa; grandfather of Kelsey Baker ’09.

MELANIE CHEEK

April 14, 2023, Tulsa; sister of Christy Norton Trussell ’85.

CARL CRITCHFIELD

January 6, 2023, Tulsa; father of faculty member Jayme Ostroski; grandfather of Jackson Ostroski ’18, Owen Ostroski ’21, Carolyn Ostroski ’29, and Chris Ostroski ’29.

CHRIS FORD

February 15, 2023, Tulsa; sister-inlaw of faculty member Joe Ford.

LUCILE FRAME

February 19, 2023, Southlake, Texas; grandmother of Elizabeth Frame Ellison ’01.

MARC FRAZIER

October 10, 2022, Tulsa; father of Mary Frazier Huigens Rooker ’84 and Lynn Frazier Goldberg ’86;

grandfather of Emma Goldberg ’17, and Elise Goldberg ’20.

JOHN GRAY

October 29, 2022, Tulsa; grandfather of Marley Wilkerson ’26.

PAT HAWKINS

October 25, 2022, Fort Smith, Ark.; step-grandmother of Scott Hawkins ’93 (Nicole Robertson Hawkins ’93), Chris Hawkins ’93, Laura Hawkins Johnson ’98, Nan Hawkins Winton ’91, Lindsey Hawkins Bristow ’95, Hunt Hawkins ’00, Shepherd Laughlin ’03, Lucia Leigh Laughlin ’06, Lana Laughlin Richardson ’10; step-great-grandmother of Katherine Johnson ’34, Caroline Johnson ’35, Claire Winton ’24, Rupert Winton ’26, Beatrix Winton ’28, Lyle Bristow ’27, Eden Bristow ’29, and Isla Bristow ’33.

ROBIN HAWKINS

April 3, 2023, Tulsa; mother of Nan Hawkins Winton ’91, Lindsey Hawkins Bristow ’95, and Hunt Hawkins ’00; grandmother of Claire Winton ’24, Rupert Winton ’26, Beatrix Winton ’28, Lyle Bristow ’27, Eden Bristow ’29, and Isla Bristow ’33.

MARJORY HOOKER

June 29, 2023, Tulsa; wife of late retiree Ed Hooker; mother of Leigh Hooker Standingbear ’70, Ann Hooker Hanisch, and Scott Hooker ’80.

SUE HOSTERMAN

December 30, 2022, Tulsa; mother of Jack Hosterman ’83, Clay Hosterman ’84, and Greg Hosterman ’90; grandmother of Noel Hosterman ’23, and Shane Hosterman ’28.

BELANSH ISKANDER

November 27, 2022, Tulsa; grandmother of Alex Hanna ’30 and Sophia Hanna ’31.

MARKHAM JOHNSON, JR.

December 29, 2022, Tulsa; father of retiree Mark Johnson; grandfather to Gabe Johnson ’06.

ANN KUYKENDALL

February 2, 2023, Muskogee; grandmother of Grace Weber ’12.

LARRY LIPE

February 7, 2023, Tulsa; father of Carrie Lipe Gardenhire ’94 and Stephanie Lipe Lansing ’96; grandfather of Emily Gardenhire ’22 and Ainsley Gardenhire ’24.

ANN MASLANKA

November 2, 2022, Tulsa; mother of faculty member Jane Maslanka.

NANCY LOU MCFARLIN

January 10, 2023, Broken Arrow; grandmother to Julia Boese ’10.

JUDY MCKEE

January 24, 2023, Tulsa; mother of Mike McKee ’81, Matt McKee ’87, and Emily McKee Wilson ’89; grandmother of John McKee ’21 and Caroline McKee ’24.

MICHAEL MURPHY

January 27, 2023, Tulsa; father of faculty member Margie Murphy-McNutt; grandfather of Estes McNutt ’30.

RUTH NELSON

January 25, 2023, Tulsa; mother of Mike Nelson ’77, Pamela Nelson ’79, Randy Nelson ’81, and Tim Nelson ’82; stepgrandmother of Grant Dobbs ’28.

RONDA NORTON

February 24, 2023, Tulsa; mother of Christy Norton Trussell ’85.

RON PALMA

September 19, 2022, Tulsa; retiree; father of Laurie Palma DeVito ’86 and Kate Palma ’98.

SRINIVAS RAO

November 25, 2022, Oklahoma City; grandfather of Vaishnavi Kumar ’18 and Avi Kumar ’25.

JAMES RODGERS

May 17, 2023, Tulsa; father of Chad Rodgers ’96 and Hunter Rodgers ’00.

TOM RUSSELL

December 12, 2022, Tulsa; grandfather of Tyler Owen ’07 and Bryn Russell ’21; step-grandfather of Darby Hughes ’35 and Finley Hughes ’37.

MATTHEW SIMPSON

July 14, 2022, Durham, N.C.; husband of Allison Barnett Simpson ’01.

LONNIE SNYDER

October 23, 2022, Tulsa; grandmother of Ayden Korn ’21 and Ben Korn ’24.

GENE STARR

January 18, 2023, Tulsa; father of Susan Starr ’70, John Starr ’72, Joel Starr ’77, and Jason Starr ’78; grandfather of Margo Starr ’19.

OMAR EUGENE THOMPSON

June 18, 2023, Tulsa; father of faculty member Brian Thompson; grandfather of Denny Mask ’09, Tanner Thompson ’16, Alex Stanton ’16, and Summer Thompson ’17.

LYNDA TIPPECONNIC

August 31, 2022, Tulsa; grandmother of Tynan Shaw ’21 and Tierney Shaw ’22.

RUBY VANDIVER

February 6, 2023, Tulsa; mother of Jon Vandiver ’86.

ROBERT WESTFIELD

April 4, 2023, Tulsa; grandfather of Gracie Westfield ’15.

KATHLEEN WILLIAMS

January 25, 2022, Tulsa; mother of Helen Williams Marston ’73, Chip Williams ’75, and Kate Williams ’76.

JIM WILLIS

April 23, 2022, Tulsa; father of Joseph Willis ’07.

KEN WOLFKILL

December 30, 2022, Broken Arrow; grandfather of Mollie Buffington ’26.

BILL YATES

January 19, 2023, Tulsa; father of Tim Yates ’00 and Sarah Yates Hutcherson ’03 (Russell Hutcherson ’03).

RACHEL ZEBROWSKI

April 26, 2022, Tulsa; mother of Serena Zebrowski ’04 and Pauline Zebrowski ’06.

The Ronald and Fay Palma Holland Hall Archives were announced in 2022 at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner, where Ron Palma was remembered. The archive will be digitized and searchable, and will be unveiled soon.

Vale, Magister

Alumni and faculty remember beloved Latin teacher and historian Ron Palma

In Ron Palma’s office, with its Latin posters, crazy ties, and view of the Commons, students were always warmly welcomed.

“He loved his students and this school,” said his wife, Fay. “It was love at first sight.” And since 1973, Holland Hall has loved him right back.

Ronald Bruce Palma, retired Latin teacher, textbook author, and Holland Hall historian, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, at the age of 75.

In honor of Ron’s retirement in 2011, Micah Fitzerman-Blue ’01, who would go on to win multiple awards for his film work, offered this:

“Calling Ron Palma a Latin teacher is a bit like calling Rome a city in Italy. On both accounts the statement is true, but it says nothing about the rich culture, history, reach, and yes, imperial legacy that makes each so significant.”

“I am a deeper reader, a more avid traveler, a bigger dreamer, and better person because Mr. Palma was my teacher.”

His students remember him for his at times dry and other times silly sense of humor.

“Mr. Palma’s classroom was a fun place to be,” remembered Caroline Holmes ’13. “We never took ourselves too seriously, but always got our work done. The Nerf guns were definitely a highlight, and we knew it was going to be a good day when class started with Mr. Palma picking his target.

“He let us follow our own path in class and encouraged us to think outside the box. He was one of the most interesting and kind teachers I have ever had, even when we pranked him now and again.”

Other students remembered his “I, Claudius” documentary marathons, complete

with Little Caesar’s pizza, and his crazy ties — he would offer a prize to a student who recognized the day he wore a particular tie for a second time.

“He was more than a teacher; he was a mentor and later a friend,” said Ashley Parrish ’93, who is now the Director of Communications and Marketing at Holland Hall, but for years wrote and edited stories for the Tulsa World. “I remember doing a Latin project for Mr. Palma, and he called me in to tell me that he just knew I was going to be a writer. That memory means so much to me, and it really gave me the confidence he knew I needed.”

After retirement, Ron was asked to write Holland Hall’s history, which he published in a two-volume set in 2016.

“The Holland Hall history project took three years to research and write (2011-14) following my retirement from the school,” he wrote in the Acknowledgements section of the books.

The results of that meticulous research can be found all over campus — from the history lessons in the Hall of Honor in the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Dining and Wellness Center to the school’s website, which now proudly carries the words of the school’s founders: Holland Hall was founded to be “a fully equipped college preparatory school of the highest standing, where each student may receive individual attention, within the reach of any citizen in Tulsa.”

The early years

Although Ron thought he would teach at the college level after receiving his degree from Cornell and doing his doctoral work at the

University of Cincinnati, it was a small school in Tulsa that called him first.

Fay had been working odd jobs to put him through graduate school, and when Holland Hall called, he got on a plane for Oklahoma.

He was wined and dined — school officials took him to Jamil’s — and he fell in love with this new campus in south Tulsa. He called his wife from the hotel and asked if she’d move to Oklahoma — which she knew nothing about.

“I said, ‘Does this mean you’ve got a job?’ This is after putting him through graduate school for years. … I said, ‘Well, of course. I’ll follow you anywhere.’”

She then got out the World Book Encyclopedias and started researching Oklahoma.

“We were well over 1,000 miles from a single solitary relative, and Holland Hall became our family. A very, very nice family,” Fay remembered. That first Thanksgiving, they were invited to a parent’s home. “I mean, that’s kind. That’s Oklahoma kind. That’s Holland Hall kind.”

Over the years, Ron would be considered an expert in the classics and secondary education.

He cowrote the “Ecce Romani” series of textbooks, which have been studied across the world, as well as teacher guidebooks and Advanced Placement exams.

He fell in love with Latin while at Cornell, quickly changing focus from premedicine to the classics, eventually earning a prestigious Louise Taft Semple Fellowship from the University of Cincinnati.

It was also at Cornell that he met and married Fay.

“We met during freshman orientation, we were 17, and fell madly in love,” she said. They were never apart for longer than a conference here and there, and they even worked together on the Holland Hall campus for 30 years.

The Palmas loved to travel. Every dollar Ron made from writing his books went into a travel account. Their last trip was a cruise through the Panama Canal. Before he passed, she reminded him that the next trip they will take together will be to Tuscany, where they agreed to have their ashes scattered by their daughters.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Fay (Schlosser) Palma, his two daughters, Laurie Palma DeVito, of Summerville, S.C.; Kate Palma, of Tulsa; and grandchildren Wil DeVito, Cassie DeVito, and Lily Burns.

Mr. Palma wanted any memorial donations to be made to the Holland Hall Fund for Financial Aid, 5666 E. 81st St., Tulsa, OK 74137. H

Sandra Kay Brown passed away on Saturday, Dec. 3, leaving a legacy of love and joy to all whose lives she touched.

Born to Carl and Catherine Vale on Dec. 25, 1947, Sandra and her older brother, Richard, grew up in Tulsa. She attended Edison High School where she met Don Brown. They followed each other to Drury College in Springfield, Mo., and, a few years after their marriage in December 1969, the couple rejoined their families in Tulsa, where they raised two sons, Spencer and Alex.

Sandra started her teaching career in St. Louis but once she and Don moved back to Tulsa, she began teaching at Holland Hall, where she worked with first- and third-graders for 40 years, retiring in 2013.

Sandra possessed a love of literature — especially the Poppleton series — and she was masterful in conducting “Read-Aloud” time in the classroom (so much so that peer educators would stop by to marvel at her remarkable classroom management abilities). She was fiercely loyal and dedicated to her students and their parents. She regularly saved student work for years, holding on to the treasures until days before her former student graduated

from Holland Hall, at which point she would (re)share them.

Sandra possessed a remarkable creative spirit, regularly displaying her abilities by creating songs and skits for upcoming events. Sandra also had an animated personality, a great sense of humor, and a collection of holiday sweaters, turtlenecks, and earrings that was the envy of all.

Sandra died peacefully shortly after a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. She is survived by her two sons and their loving families: Spencer Brown, wife SoRelle, and their son, Julian (Atlanta); Alex Brown, wife Shelley, and their sons, Jacob and Hudson (Broken Arrow); and her brother, Richard Vale, wife Nancy, and their daughter Jennifer (Tulsa).

To honor Sandra and share her legacy, donations may be sent to Tulsa’s Emergency Infant Services. A memorial service was held at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in January. Attendees were asked to wear a touch of green (for Edison High School), red (for Drury College and Holland Hall), or both colors, since Sandra was a Christmas baby. H

‘Fiercely loyal and dedicated’

Sandra Brown remembered for her love of teaching, family

Holland Hall Tribute Gifts — In Memory

SARAH ADAMS ’99

Roger and Jan Adams

Laura Adams-Allen ’03

Nancy Baumann

Steve Dyer and Sarah Joyce-Dyer

Taylor and Robby Merrick ’99

Tina Helmerich

DR. FRANK AND DOLORES ALQUIST

Rick and Diane Hudson

ERIN BELL ’95

Kathy and Carter Bell ’93

CRAIG BENTON

Anne Marie and Paul Moore

GUY BERRY

Caroline Berry

RAYMOND BIZJACK

Nick and Susan Bickel ’71 Scioli

TAYLOR BREEDLOVE ’04

Cat Munroe ’04

Shirley and Dee Sokolosky

DAN BROWN

Elizabeth Brown

SANDRA BROWN

Kathie and John Coyle

Nancy Foote

Kay Holt

Allison Latham ’11

Fay Palma

Millie and Richard Spencer

Angie and Jon Stolper

Peggy and Kenneth Tracy

Christy Utter ’92 and Sarah Vizza

WILLIAM BROWN

Grant and Kara Beair ’02 Butler

Jamie and Emily Reichard

TRACY BRUNE ’87

Frank B. Ward

KAREN WOLFKILL BUFFINGTON

Wanda Wolfkill

JEFF BYERS ’84

Nancy Foote

ELEANOR CARMACK

Samuel and Susan Stone

Sara Stone ’81

STEVEN CONNOR

Shannon and Timothy McFadden

DOUGLAS COX

Hanley Cox

HEATHER DENSLOW-SWEPSTON ’89

Gretchen Denslow ’91

BILL FLINT

Frank B. Ward

MARC FRAZIER

Marc and Lynn Frazier ’86 Goldberg

JOHN FREEMAN ’79

Tom Freeman

ROBIN HAWKINS

Owen and Gretchen Pugh

MAYOR JAMES M. HEWGLEY, JR.

Frank B. Ward

ALEC HILL ’77

Lawrence and Kimberly Ho ’77 Schoelen

CHUCK HILL

Christy Utter ’92 and Sarah Vizza

MARGIE HUGHES

Ashley and Greg Hughes ’84

BELANSH ISKANDER

Nick and Mariam Hanna

JOAN KUESER

Jack and April Kueser

CHRISTOPHER LEACH ’84

Karen Gallagher ’84

RICHARD LIESER

JP and Mary Culley

LARRY LIPE

Rob and Carrie Lipe ’94 Gardenhire

DELORES ANN LORETT

JW Lorett

JOE LOWERY

Charlie Brown

Steve Dyer and Sarah Joyce-Dyer

Carol Lowery

Christy Utter ’92 and Sarah Vizza

CINDY MENN ’73

Alan Philoon ’73

HERBERT MOORE

Betsy and Doug Bromley ’66

RUTH NELSON

Frank and Peggy Ward

RON PALMA

Amy and Doug Allen ’83

Katherine Ballantyne

Robin Ballenger ’63

Edgar and Judy Benarrous

Carol and Ron Binding ’76

Brian Bovaird ’80

Bob and Jan Eckardt Butler

Chris Coates ’80

Mary Coates

John and Kathie Coyle

Cara Crain ’92

Caroline Crain

Eric Dreyer ’81

Rod and Danette ’85 Elliott-Mullens

Keith ’87 and Beth Lieser ’86 Goddard

Roberta Hogner

Linda Jenkins ’78

Randy and Julie Lindemuth

Jackie and David Luger ’89

John and Judi Morrow

Eutonia Moseley

Ruth Nelson and Tom Murphy

Owen and Gretchen Pugh

Elliot Rambach ’09

Roger Roberts ’83 and Ariel Balter

Chris and Mary Frazier ’84 Huigens Rooker

Elizabeth Seay ’86 and Peter Rothberg

Bill and Joanne Schlosser

Molly and Chico Seay ’80

Melinda Hall & Katy Hall ’00 Shurin

Elizabeth Beebe Smith ’85

Chris and Elizabeth Reinhardt ’86 Songalia

Sheryl and Harold Springer

Barbara Sturdivant

Marianne Tullis

GEOFF PATTERSON

Leslie Rutherford-Wright

AFROZ RAHMAN

Parvez and Shahna Zahir

SRINIVAS RAO

Shila and Naveen Kumar

MATTHEW RANDALL EYMANN RICHTER

Floyd and Joy Richter

DAVID ROLLO

Peggy and David Bagwell

Mike and Georgia Hail ’81 Moreau

BARBARA AND JOHN ROSSETTI

Joe Rossetti ’73

DARIS SCHELL ’05

Justin Butler ’04 and Jennifer Klinkhamer

Chuck Davis ’78

SARAH SCHULTZ

Rick and Karen Dodson

EVELYN SHARP

Fred and Celia Nesbitt ’48 Hasbrook

NANCY SIEMERS

Owen and Gretchen Pugh

GENE STARR

Starre and Keenan Barnard ’64

Frank B. Ward

PENNY L. STEWART

Reuben Stewart

ROBERT TEW ’87

Anne Coates ’90

CARLOS TUTTLE

John and Mary Alice Bird

Julie and Matthew Beaufort ’69

CLAYTON VAUGHN

Stuart and Shirley Showalter

DAVID WEBER

Grace Weber ’12

JAYSON WILLIAMSON ’07

Glenda and Tom Carlile

AMANDA HARRIS WINGE ’05

Jim and Anita Harris

Byron and Diane Shen

PAULINE FULLERTON NEWTON WRIGHT

Jean Newton Tate ’47

Robin F. Ballenger ’63 BOARD CHAIR

Amy M. Santee VICE CHAIR

Lori A. Carver BOARD TREASURER

Kevinn L. Matthews ’88 SECRETARY

Annatina B. Aaronson

Scott Asbjornson

Megan M. Beck ’98

Ashley Bray

Matthew J. Bristow

Kara M. Beair Butler ’02 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

Milford J. Carter

J.W. Craft

PAST BOARD CHAIR 2017-22

Keith C. Goddard ’87 PAST BOARD CHAIR 2011-13

Lynn Frazier Goldberg ’86

Ronald L. Hoffman

JJ Hurley

Stephen W. Lake

The Rev. Dr. Everett C. Lees

Amy H. Oneal ’99

Sarah W. Poston

Elizabeth B. Rains

The Rt. Rev. Poulson C. Reed BISHOP, EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA

Shannon Green Richards ’02

David J. Schaffer

Thomas A. Sharpe

Tyrone D. Sterling

Lisa A. Tucker PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

Joseph R. Wignarajah ’00

Emeritus Board of Trustees

Sandra J. Alexander ’69

Philip B. Allen ’73

Katherine G. Coyle

Elizabeth G. Hagans

John B. Hawkins

Thomas J. Hughes

David A. Johnson

Tammie L. Maloney

Susan C. Stone

Barbara D. Sturdivant

2022-23 Administration

J.P. Culley HEAD OF SCHOOL

Justin Butler ’04 ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Brent Casey

DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING

Steve Dyer

DIRECTOR OF THE WALTER ARTS CENTER AND FINE ARTS

Amy England CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER

Henry Finch ’76 CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Steve Heledebrand ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR ATHLETICS

Vanessa Jones

HEAD OF PRIMARY SCHOOL

Leslie Kelly

ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

David Parks

HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL

Ashley Parrish ’93 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

Jennifer Whisenhunt White ’89 ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL AND HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cardboard Boat Captains

Henry Sherburn and Oliver Aaronson pilot their cardboard boat in the annual 8th Grade Cardboard Regatta. Students must make their boats out of cardboard and one roll of tape, then row them to one end of the Jenks Trojan Aquatic Center pool and back again.

5666 E. 81st Street

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