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“Participation in the Jesuit Dallas Lacrosse program was truly a family function that has had an extremely positive, lasting impact on our sons: Carson ’13, Jackson ’14, Blake ’16, and Peter Jr. ’19,” shared father and alumnus Peter Buell ’80. “The life lessons learned and lived laying a foundation for success that culminated in back-to-back state championships for Peter Jr. and a program-first state championship for Blake was an inspiring collective effort and rewarding experience for all four. The establishment of the Beth and Peter Buell Family Lacrosse Endowment Fund is a small token of our appreciation and commitment to the Jesuit community.”
Beginning with Peter’s grandfather, D.P. Buell Sr., who was among the initial group of Dallas leaders that inspired the realization of Jesuit education in Dallas, the Buell’s have deep Carson, Blake, Jackson, and Peter Jr. ties to the School. Following the path of their grandfather, D. Patrick Buell, Jr. ’48, and their dad by attending Jesuit, the oldest three great grandsons continued their passion for lacrosse at Rollins College while earning their MBAs from Crummer Graduate School of Business. As those young men have begun successful careers in the private wealth management, electricity/energy, and investment capital industries, Peter, Jr., is following in their footsteps as a first-year student at Crummer.
“I believe that the success of our sons at the collegiate level in both sports and education are directly related to their Jesuit education and participation in the lacrosse program. The entire coaching staff at Jesuit, with the leadership of Coach Chris Surran, does an exceptional job and has created a Men for Others mentality applied to a team sport.
The intention of the Fund, specifically directed to the lacrosse program and funded by Beth, me, and our sons, is our way to help support and continue the growth of a program that is now recognized as one of the best in the country. The Men for Others approach to life has had a meaningful and impactful influence on my family for over 80 years and growing. We truly consider the institution as an exceptionally special place!”
Jameson’s Wings
Three weeks before his official delivery date, Jameson Sanders’ heart stopped, and heartbroken parents, Jennifer and John, had lost their perfect baby boy. Fueled by a wish to build a legacy for their son and make his brief life on this Earth matter, the Sanders created Jameson’s Wings, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The charity is designed to support two main causes: counseling for bereaved parents at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas and an endowed memorial scholarship in Jameson C.C. Sanders’ name at Jesuit Dallas, which will be awarded annually to a student for both merit and financial need. “Through the scholarship, it is our hope that many young men will be afforded the opportunity to attend Jesuit, to build a positive and inspiring life. In this way, Jameson will cause the dreams of others to take flight. Thus, Jameson’s Wings.”
As a second generation Jesuit family – John ’97 and his brother, Bobby ’00 are graduates, as is their dad, Chris ’70 – Jesuit has always played a big role in John’s life. To this day, many of John’s closest friends are Jesuit grads, colleagues at the international law firm Winston & Strawn LLP are part of the Jesuit Dallas family, as well as many clients. The Sanders are proud to be part of “an exceptional community all built around a school and the kind of men that it produces,” and they are eager for their young son Jackson to have that experience.
“Our hope for recipients of the scholarship is that they take this opportunity to achieve the success, leadership, and achievements that Jameson was denied the opportunity to achieve. We hope that they all become, truly, Men for Others. We also look forward to keeping up with them and watching their many successes and contributions to our community.”
Jesuit Foundation Chair Tim Dove ’75, President DFW at Vertiex Community Bank Jeff Kesler, President JLL South Central Region Brad Selner, Dan Tinker ’92, and Foundation Executive Director B.J. Antes. Beginning in 2022, Veritex Community Bank will serve as the new presenting sponsor of the MAGIS Golf Classic. Benefitting the students of Jesuit Dallas, The MAGIS Golf Classic has been ranked among the top charity golf tournaments in North Texas since its inception in 2010 and has garnered a reputation for delivering on its tagline, “the most fun you’ll ever have playing golf.”
The 2021 tournament marked the 12th consecutive “sell out,” with a full two-course field of 62 teams. With over 100 sponsors, Jesuit Dallas has leveraged The MAGIS Golf Classic to enhance its capacity to serve deserving students regardless of financial circumstance as well as programmatic opportunities at the School. Despite its young history, the tournament’s support has exceeded $5 million.
“We are excited to announce our partnership with Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas as the presenting sponsor of The MAGIS Golf Classic,” shared Jeff Kesler, Veritex Community Bank Dallas Fort Worth Market President. “Our involvement will generate more opportunities for needbased financial aid, giving qualified students the opportunity to attend Jesuit who might otherwise not be able to do so.”
Headquartered in Dallas, Veritex Community Bank has total assets of over $8 billion and specializes in providing depository and credit services to small and mid-size businesses, which have been largely neglected by national banks. The name “Veritex” is derived from the Latin word “veritas,” meaning truth, and “Texas.”
“We are proud to partner with Veritex Community Bank in our shared commitment to the continued growth of The MAGIS Golf Classic,” said Jesuit Dallas Foundation Executive Director, B.J. Antes. “When market-leading companies come together, it means great things for everyone involved, and we couldn’t be more excited about the future of this tournament and its impact on our students.”
JLL, one of the “Big Three” commercial real estate services companies and a Fortune 500 firm, has been a significant part of the tournament’s success and will remain a co-presenting sponsor of the MAGIS Golf Classic. The 13th annual MAGIS Golf Classic is scheduled for Oct. 10, 2022, at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco.
Moody Foundation Provides for Need-Based Scholarships
For more than 75 years, the Moody Foundation has served as one of the most prominent supporters of education throughout Texas, providing funding for projects and programs that continue to help communities across the state to thrive and prosper. Earlier this year, the Moody Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to Jesuit Dallas in assisting the School’s mission of ensuring that Jesuit remains accessible to all qualified students regardless of financial circumstance.
During the 2021-22 academic year, 28% of the Jesuit Dallas student body received financial aid, and the total amount for scholarships awarded exceeded $3.3 million. Jesuit recognizes that the starting point for all achievement is opportunity and remains committed to creating access for underserved families. The grant from the Moody Foundation will specifically assist with offering three need-based tuition grants for the 2022-23 academic year.
More Than Four: Inspiring Future Generations
“Our boys’ time at Jesuit was filled with learning in many forms, spiritual and academic growth, and a commitment to service. Those experiences fostered wonderful memories and friendships. It prepared them well for their next steps in college and gave them the foundation to be Men for Others that will last a lifetime.
Fortunately, Jesuit is committed to ensuring that every student who is accepted has that opportunity, thanks to contributions from families of graduates who support annual fundraising appeals. We are honored to be a part of that effort.
If your son or sons had a teacher, counselor, coach, priest, or staff member who made a meaningful impact in his life, we invite you to join us! There is no better way to celebrate that gift than by giving to More Than Four and making that opportunity available to all the boys who attend Jesuit.”
Christina and Tim Norris, Parents of William ’19 and Michael ’21
More Than Four (MT4) is Jesuit’s annual appeal to alumni family and friends, and is a reminder that the impact of the Jesuit experience extends far beyond four years of high school. Whether it is through MT4, the Challenge Drive, or the Alumni Phonathon, we are humbled by your generosity and grateful for your partnership in our quest to keep Jesuit accessible for all young men of achievement and character.
David M. Crowley Foundation Funds Immersion Opportunities for Students
The community service and social justice program at Jesuit Dallas is the first of its kind in Texas and has expanded to become the largest independent high school community service department in the State, devoting over 100,000 hours of cumulative annual service to supply for the needs of several hundred outreach organizations, schools, hospitals, special education centers, elderly living facilities, language centers, and environmental programs.
Over 150 students, faculty, and staff participated in one of nine service-based travel programs this year, which included sites in Guatemala, Peru, Guadalajara, El Paso, Los Angeles, Waco, and Monterrey, Mexico. Every program had its own set of objectives, although each encounter provided our students with the opportunity to better understand the presence of God in their lives, the richness of other cultures, and the challenges and possible solutions to the social inequities that plague both developing and first-world nations.
The David M. Crowley Foundation recently awarded a $77,500 grant to support need-based financial aid for students participating in the program, continuing a philanthropic partnership with Jesuit Dallas that has benefitted hundreds of students and removed financial barriers associated with travel costs. The Foundation also contributed an additional $20,000 grant to match a gift from the RHSB Foundation toward the John Luke Hughston Endowment Fund for needbased financial aid.
In a shared statement, The David M. Crowley Foundation President, Sandra Hallmark, and Vice President of Programs, Delia Johnson, expressed, “We sincerely hope these funds continue to help the young men of Jesuit to reach their potential and put their faith into action by serving as Men for Others.”
ANNUAL ENDOWMENT AWARDS
Each year, the Jesuit Dallas Foundation awards merit-based scholarships to selected rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Through these scholarships, which are made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of our benefactors, we were able to award $182,540 to our student recipients for academic and service-based achievement.
UNDERCLASSMAN CONVOCATION
Bachendorf’s Scholarship for Overall Academic Achievement:
James Corrigan
Freshman Counselors’ Scholarship: Brody Carlson Sophomore Counselors’ Scholarship: Gustavo Aldrey Guy Delaney Class of 2020 Memorial Scholarship: Jackson Fleischer Beverly and John M. Dietschy, Sr. Family Science Award: Levy Mendoza Freshmen Haggerty Math/Science Academic Scholarship:
Brody Carlson, Gage Gutierrez, Neel Manne, Winn Moore, Jack Reynolds, Luke Wiley, Benjamin Woodard, Jack Yeskie
Sophomore Haggerty Math/Science Academic Scholarship:
Mateo Bryce, Charlie Fent, Daniel Garcia, Andrew Gerst, Kyle Ma, Diego Ortiz-Segura, Arya Panda, Cooper Tilden
Freshman JWA Man for Others Award: Cole Hatzmann Sophomore JWA Man for Others Award: Christopher Simington
JUNIOR CONVOCATION
Pedro Arrupe Award: Raul Hernandez Bachendorf’s Scholarship for Overall Academic Achievement:
Harrison Scott
Andrew W. Bark ’98 Memorial Scholarship: Ben McKinney Dean Oliver Clarke ’94 Memorial Scholarship: Nick Archer James M. Collins Citizenship Award: Cameron Martin Counselors’ Scholarship: Dillan Lohr Frank Guida ’02 Memorial Scholarship: Theo Nguyen Haggerty Math/Science Academic Scholarship: Joseph Amador,
Kevin Babu, Ryan Beaudoin, Sai Gujjarlapudi, Joshua Lim, Alex Lizardi, Alex Tinker, Ryan Virkar
Tim Henrion ’87 Memorial Scholarship: Dave Alcala-Frederick JWA Man for Others Award: Joshua Chacko Louis Kramer Memorial Scholarship: Coleton Power T.J. Martinez, S.J. Memorial Scholarship: Andrew Jubin Scott Lewis McWhorter Scholarship: Jose Alvarado Shakespeare Award: Nick Morris Shannon Family “Man for Others” Scholarship: Damon Menchaca
Father of the Year Daryl Johnston Names Jesuit as Beneficiary
Former Dallas Cowboys’ star, broadcaster, football executive, and Jesuit Dallas parent, Daryl Johnston selected Jesuit as his designated charity after being honored at the 2022 Dallas Father of the Year Awards Luncheon on June 8 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Johnston, who has been touted as a civic leader for his work across the metroplex, has shared in the Father of the Year Awards’ mission of charting a course for children to reach their dreams and to help them build their bridge to a bright future.
“There is nothing I have ever done in my life that I have taken more seriously than the role of father,” shared Johnston during his acceptance speech. “The most important thing that we can do as parents is to spend time with our kids, our spouses, and our family. I am a better person because I am a father and a dad.”
The Dallas Father of The Year Awards Luncheon, Inc. is a charitable organization governed by a volunteer committee comprised of business leaders from various professions throughout the DFW Metroplex. Its mission is to honor fathers who exemplify fatherhood values and who are leaders in the community. Since 1976, the event has honored 136 dads and raised over $4.2 million, benefitting more than 118 children’s charities and 32 scholarships.
Elizabeth and Ryan McKinney’s Generosity Leads to Creation of Jesuit Swimming & Diving Excellence Fund
Ben ’23, Ryan, Elizabeth, Will ’21 The David A. Segal Family Aquatic Center, or The Gull, has already had an enormous impact on the academic and extracurricular environment at Jesuit as our students are able to take advantage of all the benefits that a state-of-the-art natatorium provides. Additionally, the swimming & diving program, which has enjoyed a proud tradition of success in every decade since emerging as a varsity sport in the 1970s, now has its first on-campus home.
“We were absolutely inspired by the Segal Family’s incredible gift to the Jesuit community,” exclaimed Elizabeth and Ryan McKinney, who recently established the Jesuit Swimming & Diving Excellence Fund. Giving consideration to Ryan’s cherished experience as a competitive Texas high school swimmer turned scholarship athlete at SMU, the caring spirit of others, the role Coach Doug Moyse and the program has played in the formation of their sons, Will ’21 and Ben ’23, and a desire to remove the financial burden for families participating in the program, the McKinney’s generously began the Fund as a complement to the new natatorium and the “dawn of a new era of swimming and diving at Jesuit.”
“A true community project, this Fund is intended to engage and empower supporters at every level. We are merely the first donors. Already, with the partnership of a few other fantastic families, we have grown the Fund substantially with the goal of the Fund to become self-sustaining. With no longer having to pay for pool rentals, we can focus on defraying costs that directly affect Jesuit families such as travel, equipment, team meals, and those expensive technical suits that are crucial at the highest levels.
We left an excellent public school system to attend Jesuit with the hope that our boys would get a greater depth of education in a supportive environment. If we could highlight one aspect of Jesuit that has made the biggest difference in their personal growth, it is the commitment to empathy in and out of the classroom. As our son Ben puts it, ‘Jesuit teaches both theory and practice, which when combined, gradually expands students’ capacity for love. Love for fellow students, Jesuit, and the larger community.’ Being a Man for Others is normalized and simply becomes part of who they are and how they live each day.”
YOUR LEGACY, OUR PROMISE
No qualified student is ever denied admission to Jesuit Dallas due to financial need.
Gilbert, Serena, RD ’08, Terei A legacy gift is deeply meaningful and reflects a tremendous faith in our mission. Through the amazing generosity of families like Terei and Gilbert Khoury, Jesuit will never fall short on its promise of ensuring an education for every qualified student regardless of financial need.
From Beirut, Lebanon to Creighton University, Jesuit education permeated both of Terei and Gilbert’s families and they both felt strongly about its impact. “Jesuit’s foundation of education, community, and faith forms healthy and visionary individuals – individuals who are ready to step up and make a difference in the world.”
“Jesuit guides young men to branch-out beyond the foundations set by their families and elementary education. They grow and become enlightened. Our son, RD ’08, reaped endless benefits by the education, friendships, challenges, and sense of duty-to-community that Jesuit provided. He was ready to truly LEAP into the college world, and the working world beyond, thanks to Jesuit.”
The Khoury’s have taken an active role in providing generous philanthropic support to the School over the last decade. Beginning with their participation in the We Are Jesuit capital campaign, in 2015 the Raymond D. Khoury Family Fund was established to provide need-based financial aid, with special preference to a student studying the French language.
“RD is successfully launched, and Terei and I are now both retired. We decided to make Jesuit Dallas an integral part of our will. Our families owe the Jesuit community, education, and formation so much for so long that we strongly felt this is the least we can do. Thank you, Jesuit, for all you have given us. The future is bright!”
Planned gifts come in all sizes and types and help support scholarships, faculty, facilities, and programs. They also leave a legacy for you or your loved ones that secure Jesuit’s future. The only requirement is trust in our mission of forming men of competence, conscience, and compassion.
To learn more about how you can secure Jesuit’s future, contact: Maureen Nawalaniec, Director of Gift Planning and Endowment Accounting 972-387-8700 x479; mnawalaniec@jesuitcp.org www.jesuitdallas.org/plannedgiving
