Jayhawk Generations 2008 edition by KU Alumni Association

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Jayhawk Generations Class of 2012 joins the close-knit family By Erika Bentson and Whitney Eriksen

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ince the 1920s, when the second generation of Jayhawks landed on Mount Oread, loyal families have continued to lengthen their legacies. This year’s edition of Jayhawk Generations includes more than 250 freshmen whose parents or grandparents are Alumni Association members. Like their faithful forebears, these newest Jayhawks bring varied accomplishments as scholars, community volunteers and athletes. Many of the Kansans achieved top 10-percent rankings in their high school classes, earning the Alumni Association’s recognition as Kansas Honor Scholars. With assistance from the Office of Admissions and Scholarships and alumni records research by Kim Perry of the Alumni Association staff, we are pleased to affirm once again that KU tradition is an enviable family trait.

Fifth Generation After years on the soccer pitch, Danielle Adam will trade her cleats for oars and become a member of the KU rowing team. The Olathe Northwest High School graduate also played in the band and hopes to study nursing at KU. Danielle’s parents are Paul James Adam III, c’87, and Diane Landes Adam, b’86. Danielle Adam Her grandparents are Paul James Adam Jr., e’56, Barbara Mills Adam, ’57, and Brownell Wayne Landes, e’49. Danielle’s great-grand-father is Paul James Adam, b’33, and her great-great-grandparents are Oscar, e1906, and Mary Hayden Zimmerman, c1907.

Barbara Mills Adam

Diane Landes Adam

Paul James Adam III

Paul James Adam Jr.

Brownell Wayne Landes

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Scott Bales

Aaron Bales

Donna Robinson Bales

John H. Robinson

Aaron Bales travels to the Hill from Overland Park as a graduate of Blue Valley Northwest High School. He showed his smarts in the classroom and was a member of National Honor Society and participated in debate. Also an athlete, he played football for four years and wrestled for two. Aaron still found plenty of time to help out in his community by mentoring at Operation Breakthrough, where he tutored children. Aaron is the son of Scott, c’80, g’86, and Donna Robinson Bales, h’79. His grandparents are Jerald, c’50, and Irma Rick

Bales, f’50, and John Robinson, e’49. Aaron’s KU roots extend to his great-grandparents, David Beach, c1906, and Aileen Weaver Robinson, c1906. His greatgreat-grandparents Jerald K. and Irma Rick Bales are Henrietta Beach Robinson, 1870, and David H. Robinson, one of KU’s founding members. Another great-great-grandmother is Gertrude Bullene Weaver, c1877.

Aileen Weaver Robinson

David Beach Robinson

Katherine Barnes

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Katherine Barnes graduated from Shawnee Mission East and follows in the Jayhawk footsteps of her brother, Bryan, c’07. During high school, Katherine was involved in DECA and SHARE (a student volunteer organization), and sang for Gregory and Sara East’s Choraliers, who Stephenson Barnes performed at Carnegie Hall. She also was a member of the Gridiron Girls. Katherine’s parents are Gregory, c’83, and Sara Stephenson Barnes, c’80, MSW’98. Her grandparents are the late Donald Stephenson, c’52, and Patricia Haas Murphy, ’53. One great-grandfather is Banner Stephenson, ’32. Through maternal grand-

mother Patricia, Katherine descends from Albert, c’25, and Marjorie Evans Haas, f’27. Her greatgreat-grand father is Richard Evans, l1904.

Donald Stephenson and Patricia Haas Murphy

David H. Robinson

Henrietta Beach Robinson

Allen Fee

James Fee

Martha Johnson Fee

Oliver Kepler Johnson

Josephine Allen Johnson

Otis Allen

Jordan Fee

Christopher Galle

Jordan Fee joins the KU football team this fall after gaining an extensive lineup of honors at Hutchinson High School. He helped lead the team as captain, and also was named to Kansas’ all-state first team. Jordan also excelled in basketball and baseball and received all-league honorable mentions in 2007 for baseball and 2008 for basketball. Jordan found time to volunteer for the

Salvation Army and Kansas Kids Fitness Day. He’s the son of Allen Fee, c’84, and the grandson of the late James, c’54, and Martha Johnson Fee, c’55. Jordan’s crimson and blue lineage continues on his grandmother’s side with great-grandparents Oliver, e’26, and Josephine Allen Johnson, c’28. Jordan is the great-great-grandson of Otis Allen, 1896.

Christopher Galle’s blood must run crimson and blue. With four generations of Jayhawks before him, this graduate of Blue Valley North knew he’d fit in on the Hill. Christopher excelled in athletics, participating in both varsity football and varsity track. Away from school, he traveled with the Church of the Resurrection for mission trips and helped train youngsters at community basketball camps. Christopher is the son of David, b’80, and Sue Friesen Galle, d’80. His paternal grandparents are James, c’47, and the late Burnett Replogle

Galle, f’46. His maternal grandfather is Wilbur Friesen, b’49. Christopher’s KU lineage travels on to maternal great-grandfather Ernest Friesen, ’20, and paternal great-grandmother Helen Burnett Replogle, c1913. His greatgreat-grandfather, Erastus Replogle, 1895, started the tradition on Mount Oread. Chris follows his sister, Carrie, to the Hill.

James W. Galle

Burnett Replogle Galle

Wilbur Friesen

David and Sue Friesen Galle

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Ruth King Sneegas

Jason Sneegas

Randall Sneegas

Ralph King Jr.

It’s no surprise that Jason Sneegas helped lead the Lawrence Free State High School football team. His Jayhawk roots started with his maternal great-great-grandfather, acclaimed KU football coach A. R. “Bert” Kennedy, 1899, who left the school with one of the strongest coaching records: 53-9-4. Jason received all-Sunflower League honorable mentions as a wide receiver and defensive back. Jason also excelled in academics—he was a member of National Honor Society and

George Forman

Ralph King Sr.

Mary Anne Forman King

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Carol Miller Sneegas

served on the student council executive board. He’s the son of Randall, b’78, and Ruth King Sneegas, h’85. Jason’s paternal grandparents are Donald, b’55, and the late Carol Miller Sneegas, d’55, and his maternal grandparents are Ralph Jr., b’52, l’54, and Mary Anne Forman King, d’53, f’83. Jason’s KU lineage extends on his mother’s side with great-grandparents Ralph Sr., e’25, and Ruth Kennedy King, c’25, and George Forman, c’23, m’24.

Ruth Kennedy King

Bert Kennedy

Donald Sneegas

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Sports fanatic Alex Beal of Overland Park graduated from Bishop Miege High School. He prepared for a career at KU by attending the Orange Bowl and celebrating the NCAA National Championship with the Jayhawks in his family. He is the son of Perry Beal, j’88, and Karen Farrar English, b’83; and the grandson of William, c’55, and Velma Gaston Farrar, j’54. His maternal great-great-grandparents are William, 1911, and Beulah Bailey Warner, 1908.

Cameron Bernard of Topeka graduated cum laude from Cair Paravel Latin School, where he helped lead the football team to a KCAA state championship. He also competed with the golf team. He is the son of John, c’80, m’85, and Lettitia Johnson Bernard, p’82. He has two sets of Jayhawk grandparents, Theodore, e’50, and the late Jane Hyde Bernard, f’50, and the late John, p’59, and Laura Willan Johnson, h’58; and two great-grandparents, the late McFreeman Hyde, PhD’39, and the late Elsie Coppock Heinrich, b’58, MSW’68. Cameron is the brother of Stewart Bernard, a junior this fall.

Kelli Blacklock travels to the Hill from Oberegg, Switzerland, where she completed her senior year and attended Paedagogische Maturitaetsschule Kreuzlingen. Kelli graduated cum laude from Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, where she was a member of the Friends Club and Winner’s Circle Club. She also enriched her design skills during an internship with Redbox Interior Design Firm. Kelli is the daughter of Carlos Jr., e’83, g’84, and Mary Lynn Hodgson Blacklock, d’85. Her grandparents are the late Marion Hodgson, e’62, and Marilyn Kulp Endsley, d’58. Her maternal great-grandmothers are the late Mary Mareen Kulp, ’58, and the late Cecelia Whisner Hodgson, ’24. This track star leaves his cleats behind to begin a career on Mount Oread. Running was only a part-time gig for Preston Bukaty, and as a National Merit and Kansas Honor Scholar, he graduated from Blue Valley Northwest with numerous academic honors. He also worked on the school’s newspaper and participated in debate—both for three years. Preston’s KU roots begin with his great-grandfather, the late Frederick Gazlay Apt, l1910. Preston is the grandson of Frederick Apt Jr., c’51, l’56, and the son of Daniel, j’83, and Barbara Apt Bukaty, ’79. J AY H A W K G E N E R AT I O N S , 2 0 0 8

Nick Cory joins fellow freshmen as a graduate of Dunlap Community High School, where he stood out on the soccer field as a member of the varsity team and rose to academic heights as an Illinois State Scholar. Outside school, Nick volunteered for the Special Olympics. Nick’s great-grandmother on his father’s side, the late Pauline Ingels Cory, c1912, started the KU family tree. Nick’s late grandfather, Richard Cory, b’50, followed his mother. Nick also is the grandson of Jack, e’59, and Karen Theis Ling, ’60. Nick is the son of Donald, c’78, m’83, and Linda Cory, assoc.

Wordsmith Anna Creaden travels to the Hill with a trio of honors. The National Merit Commended Student and Kansas Honor Scholar led fellow writers as editor-in-chief of Shawnee Mission South High School’s newspaper. Also a master of the keys, Anna taught piano lessons and volunteered at Animal Haven. Her KU heritage started on her mom’s side with great-grandfather John Emick, ’34, and continued on her dad’s side with grandparents David, ’81, and Elaine Sherman Creaden, s’81, MSW’89. Her parents are Ed, c’91, and Cindy Patterson Creaden, b’85.

Jayhawk fanatic Connor Curran heads to Mount Oread from Pembroke Hill High School in Kansas City, Mo. Connor plans to study neurobiology and follow in his family’s medical footsteps. His paternal great-grandfather was E.J. Curran, legendary ophthalmology professor at the School of Medicine, whose son, the late Desmond Curran, c’29, c’30, m’32, also studied medicine. Connor’s maternal roots extend to great-grandparents, the late Clarence, c’28, and Virginia Hoover McGuire, assoc., and Charles Gerald Hesse, c’23; and grandparents, Thomas, c’53, m’56, and Geraldine Hesse McGuire Vaughan, c’53. 8

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Connor is the son of Tim, c’74, and Constance McGuire Curran, ’81. He joins his sister, Hope, a senior at KU. Kyle Davis is a Lawrence native and graduate of Free State High School. He is a rugby player and a member of the Junior Jayhawk Rugby Club. Also a dedicated golfer, he spent time working and playing at Alvamar Golf Course. His Jayhawk heritage started with his great-grandfather, the late Wayne Nelson, g’53, and continued with Kyle’s grandparents, Robert, a’59, and Kay Nelson Davis, f’57. Kyle is the son of Michael, d’84, g’91, and Karyn Zarley Davis, b’86. Standout spiker Lindsey Davis received volleyball honors at Stephen F. Austin High School. The Sugar Land, Texas, native was a member of the second all-district team and played in the Junior Olympic National Championship. Lindsey also was a leader of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and volunteered at Richmond Women’s Shelter and the Second Mile Mission. She is the daughter of William, b’83, and Julie Jones Davis, j’84, the granddaughter of Dick, b’59, l’62, and Judith Wilson Sizemore, d’61, and the step-granddaughter of Michael Sizemore, l’67. Lindsey’s great-grandfather, Harvey Wilson, b’33, also attended KU. Derek Dixon follows in the footsteps of his Jayhawk sister, Kristen, c’07. He comes to the Hill with Wichita Southeast High School baseball honors in tow, after earning a spot on the all-city second team as a utility player. Off the field, Derek was a member of National Honor Society and Young Life, and worked at the Gehrer Performance Center. He is the son of Dede Salome Dixon, c’76, and the grandson of William III, ’51, and Ann Galloway Salome, c’52. Derek is the great-grandson of William Salome Jr., 1921, and Myrna Paris Salome, assoc. At KU,

Derek joins his first cousin and fellow freshman, Taylor Salome.

A man of many talents, Patrick Eland had multiple activities to keep him busy at Hoxie High School. He was a member of the Northwest Kansas all-academic football, basketball and golf teams. Patrick also honed his writing skills working as a sports writer for the Hoxie Sentinel. On the Hill, Patrick joins his brother, Bradley, who is a senior business student. Their crimson and blue lineage started with paternal great-grandparents Floyd, e’31, and Lola Banta King, c’31. Patrick’s paternal grandparents are John, c’57, l’59, and Carolyn King Eland, d’58. His maternal grandparents are Bill, d’59, g’66, and Betsy Lyon Hamm, c’61, along with step-grandmother Mary Barber Hamm, d’65, g’86. Patrick and Bradley are the sons of Kenneth Eland, c’81, and Peggy Hamm Eland, d’82.

Katherine Feller of Lenexa honed her leadership skills on the Shawnee Mission West student council. Also a member of National Honor Society, Katherine excelled in numerous academic activities, including Spanish, and traveled to Peru with fellow students to study with a Peruvian family. Katherine is the daughter of Michael, b’82, g’86, and Carla Koenigs Feller, b’82. Her Jayhawk lineage continues through her grandparents, Eugene Koenigs, e’52, and Donald, ’59, and Mary Sanborn Feller, d’58. Her great-grandfather is Austin Sanborn, ’20. Joanna Ferm found dancing slippers soon after she learned to walk. At Chaska Senior High School in Chanhassen, Minn., she danced on the varsity dance team for four years. Joanna enjoys traveling and makes exercise a

priority in her life. She is the daughter of Ann Cathcart, c’76. Her KU grandparents are the late Thompson, c’51, and Anita Boughton Cathcart, ’43. Her great-grandfather is Lloyd Boughton, p’32, PhD’40. Joanna joins her sister, Rebecca, at KU.

After applying himself in academics and athletics at Shawnee Mission South, Tim Fields comes to the Hill ready for new challenges. He made the honor roll every semester and participated in football, track and field and swimming. Timothy is the son of Robert, c’76, and Nancy Hendon Fields, c’76, m’81. His paternal grandparents are Wilbur Ray, assoc., and Janet Sloan Fields, c’45, f’46, and his maternal grandmother is the late Virginia Walters Hendon, c’41. He is the great-grandson of Charles Sloan, e’17. Timothy joins his brother, Ben, a KU senior. Reagan Fromm’s spirit was evident on the court and in the classroom. As cocaptain of the varsity cheerleading squad, she graduated with a 4.0 while gathering numerous academic awards at Shawnee Mission East, including the President’s Award for Educational Excellence. Reagan’s KU heritage hails back to great-grandparents, Harry, assoc., and Edith Cubbison Darby, ’17. Her maternal grandparents are All-America football and basketball star Ray Evans, b’47, and Edith Darby Evans, d’47. Her mother is Julie Evans Fromm, d’78. Reagan’s brother, Ryan Pfeiffer, completed a journalism degree in 2002. At KU, Reagan joins her cousins and fellow freshmen, Neal Stark and Blair Rester. Lawrence native Amanda Gage will easily scale the Hill after running with Lawrence High School’s cross country and track teams. She also wrote for the newspaper and participated in student council and National Honor Society. Amanda’s KU heritage starts on her father’s side of the family with J AY H A W K G E N E R AT I O N S , 2 0 0 8

great-grandparents John, 1907, and Marjorie Hires Gage, ’17; and continues through grandparents John, l’52, and Eleanor Pack Gage, c’47; and her parents, David, b’86, and Mary Remboldt Gage, c’81, g’00. Amanda has two brothers at KU, Jacob, a senior, and Travis, a sophomore.

Clark Goble made headlines in journalism, earning the Harbinger Award for excellence in sports writing, the Quill and Scroll honor award and the Kansas Scholastic Press Association regional award. He also was sports editor of Shawnee Mission East’s newspaper and participated in varsity track and basketball. Clark’s other activities included SHARE, a student volunteer organization, and the Parkinson’s Basketball Fundraiser. He is the son of Jeffrey, c’79, g’81, and Sharon Rake Goble, b’80, g’81. His grandparents are Myron, e’49, and the late Dorothy Harter Rake, d’48. Clark’s KU lineage dates back to his great-grandparents, Aldred, c’22, and Leta Harper Harter, c1911. Clark’s brother, Corban, graduated from KU last spring with degrees in economics and English. An ace in both athletics and academics, Alexandra Gregory participated in volleyball, basketball and track at Crane High School in Crane, Texas, and earned a spot on the all-state academic volleyball and basketball teams last year. She also received state band honors for three years and medaled in the French horn solo and quartet competitions for the state music contest. Alexandra’s parents are Alan, ’85, and Leslie Burtner Gregory, c’70. Her Jayhawk heritage continues on her father’s side with her grandparents, the late Donald, c’51, and the late Helen Anderson Gregory, c’51. Her great-grandfather is Omar Gregory, c’19, l’20. Business-minded Brian Haverty comes to KU from Shawnee Mission East. He helped fellow students organize effective marketing projects through DECA, an international association of marketing students, and also recently started working at Xikar Inc., in an effort to learn 10

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more about entrepreneurship. During high school he also participated in football, wrestling and SHARE, a student volunteer organization. Brian’s crimson and blue roots include his parents, Tim, b’83, and Jennifer Jones Haverty, d’84; grandparents, Alvin, c’57, and Nancy Hampton Haverty, c’55, and the late Jerome Jones, c’50, l’52; and great-grandparents, Ernest Hampton, c’26, l’29, and Richard, 1912, and Maryzita Cahill Jones, 1913. Brian joins his brother, Patrick, at KU this fall. Tanner Hawkinson travels in the footsteps of his brother, Tucker, a KU sophomore. Tanner played football for McPherson High School and will join coach Mark Mangino’s ’Hawks this fall. They are the brothers of Thomas Marcellino, c’01, m’05, and Ingrid Marcellino, c’02. Tanner is the son of Kathryn Johnson Hawkinson, c’74, and the grandson of John Johnson, c’51, m’55. His great-grandfather, Paul Hawkinson, 1907, started the Jayhawk tradition for Tanner and his family. Mark Herwig of Overland Park graduated from Blue Valley Northwest. As an academic standout, he gained membership in National Honor Society and received the Presidential Award for Excellence. Mark also participated in cross country and is an Eagle Scout. He is the son of Robert, c’77, and Susan Galyardt Herwig,’76. His grandparents are Andy, ’65, and Cynthia Galyardt, ’66, and Bill Herwig, b’50, who is the son of Fredrick Herwig, ’22. Mark joins his brother, Andrew, at KU. Erik Ise helped Rockhurst High School’s football team clinch a state champi-

onship last fall. He comes to KU after graduating with honors and participating in Spanish Club and Students Against Drunk Driving. His crimson and blue roots extend to his great-uncle, John Ise, f1908, c1910, PhD 1911, who taught economics at KU for 39 years. Erik is the son of Franklin, c’82, and Susan Obermayer Ise, n’84. His grandparents are Frank Ise Jr., b’58 and Carole Means Ise Hunter, n’59. Erik’s great-grandfather is Frank Ise, c’17. Jack Jeter juggled a variety of activities at Hays High School, but still had time to help out at Hays Medical Center, where he volunteered for three years. He was a member of the golf team and worked as a pro shop assistant at Smoky Hill Country Club. He also serenaded his peers during numerous musicals and choir concerts. Jack joins his brother, Sam, at KU. Other KU relatives include parents, John Jeter, c’77, m’81, and Mary Strunk, ’86; grandparents Norman, l’37, and Ann Horton Jeter, ’37; and great-grandmother Vera Preder Horton, c’20. As a varsity captain, this soccer star helped his team collect Minnesota state honors in 2006 and a conference championship in 2007. There’s no doubt Jack Johnson had rhythm on the field, and he kept perfect time playing alto saxophone in concert band and wind ensemble at Southwest High School in Minneapolis. Jack also sang in Mount Olivet Lutheran Church’s 175-member choir. He is the son of Edward, assoc., and Carol Kennedy Johnson, b’77. His grandparents are the late Thomas, l’53, and Dorothy Wandling Kennedy, d’54. Dorothy’s father, Lee Wandling, ’24, and Thomas’ mother, Alice Carney Kennedy, ’23, also attended KU. Jack joins his cousin, Tommy Kennedy, on the Hill. As a four-year varsity golfer, Tommy Kennedy helped lead the Shawnee Mission East golf team to a state championship last spring. He was a leader in the classroom as a member of National Honor Society and DECA, an international association of marketing students. Tommy helped

his community by volunteering for the Parkinson’s Foundation of the Heartland and Children’s Mercy Hospital. Tommy joins his sister, Betsy, a junior this fall. Tommy’s parents are Robert, assoc., and Debra Dicus Kennedy, d’80. His grandparents are Thomas, l’53, and Dorothy Wandling Kennedy, d’54, and Jack, b’55, and Betty Bubb Dicus, b’55. Lee Wandling, ’24, and Alice Carney Kennedy, ’23; and Henry, ’28, and Elizabeth Black Bubb, ’29, are his great-grandparents.

Along with numerous clubs and organizations at Eudora High School, Catherine Klotz was a member of National Honor Society and captain of the cheerleading squad her senior year. She also played volleyball for four years and softball for two. Catherine is the daughter of Gary, b’84, and Laura Dunmire Klotz, c’83, g’85. Her Jayhawk roots continue on her mother’s side with her grandparents, Fred, b’55 and Catherine Campbell Dunmire, c’55; great-grandfather, Ray Dunmire, b’15; and great-grandparents, John, c’13, m’15, and Laura Harkrader Campbell, c’22. Bridget Lamb travels to KU from Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, Pa. She leaves behind a career in soccer to take on KU’s University Honors Program. Bridget excelled in academics and was a member of National Honor Society and became a National Merit Commended Student. She is the daughter of Harold, e’79, and Susan Weinand Lamb, c’80. Her grandmother is Nancy Longenecker Lamb, g’64, and her great-grandfather is Charles W. Longenecker, m1899. With a brilliant backhand, Kaitlin Marquis earned several tennis titles for Blue Valley North, including a state doubles championship. Off the court, she honed her language skills as a member of the Latin club and earned a spot at the top of the class with participation in National Honor Society and National Society of High J AY H A W K G E N E R AT I O N S , 2 0 0 8

School Scholars. Kaitlin is the daughter of Hoyt Marquis, j’84, and the granddaughter of Edward, b’49, and Suzanne Hoyt Marquis, c’53. She is the greatgranddaughter of Ruth Horton Hoyt, ’22.

Veteran spiker Amber McKinley helped Washburn Rural High School’s volleyball team win state championships in 2007 and 2008. Amber also showcased her athletic talents on the basketball and softball teams. Off the court, she was a member of Spanish club and volunteered at Brewster Place Retirement Home and Countryside United Methodist Church. Amber’s great-grandparents are Robert, c’24, and Jane Akers Forney, assoc. Her grandparents are James Perry, c’54, and Susan Forney, d’54. Amber’s parents are Michael, ’82, and Jane Perry McKinley, d’80. John McGrew follows several sets of Jayhawks to the Hill. The graduate of Lawrence High School played varsity tennis and was a standout in the choral music program. He is the son of Michael, b’83, and Christine Blount McGrew, c’92, and the grandson of John McGrew, b’60, and Jill Boxberger, c’81. John’s great-grandparents are the late Conrad, f’27, and Viola Schaake McGrew, c’28.

Patrick Morton travels to the Hill from Overland Park. He helped lead Blue Valley Northwest High School’s wrestling team as captain and was elected to Kansas’s allacademic first team for the sport. He also was a member of National Honor Society and Husky Headlines, the school’s broadcast team. Patrick’s great-grandfather, Ellis 12

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Jefferson Allison, attended KU from 1919 to 1923 and played fullback for Phog Allen’s football team of 1920— the only year he coached football. Ellis also was a member of the gymnastics team under James Naismith. Patrick’s Jayhawk heritage continues with his grandparents, Ellis J., e’52, and Marjorie Allison, assoc.; and parents, William, b’76, and Cheryl Allison Morton, c’77. Patrick’s older brother, Christopher, graduated from KU in 2005 with a business degree. Charlotte Parrish finetuned her experience at Shawnee Mission East as a member of multiple musical organizations, including jazz band and orchestra. She also was a member of the state honor orchestra and National Honor Society. She is the daughter of Susan Hayden Parrish, g’86. Her grandparents are Ralph, b’54, and Mildred Olson Hayden, d’58. Charlotte’s great-grandparents are Albert, c’27, and Lula Hartman Hayden, ’24. Blair Rester hails from the Lone Star State as a graduate of Cedar Park High School near Austin. He is the son of Matt, c’84, and Mary Alford Rester, c’84. His maternal grandparents are Eugene Jr., ’49, and Marjorie Darby Alford, c’49. His maternal great-grandparents, Harry, assoc., and Edith Cubbison Darby, ’17, started the KU family tree. Blair joins his cousins and fellow freshmen, Reagan Fromm and Neal Stark, at KU.

Sharpshooter Caroline Robb comes to KU with multiple awards in academics and basketball. Caroline left Newton High School as a National Spanish Honor Scholar, Kansas State Scholar and member of the National Honor Society. She also spent time helping Big Brothers & Big Sisters. Caroline is the daughter of Joseph, b’82, and Joy Hanson Robb, c’82, g’86. Her grandparents are George,

c’48, l’50, and Dineen Somers Robb, c’47, and Norman, b’48, g’51, PhD’86, and Lois Hanson, ’84. Caroline’s great-grandfather, John Glenn Somers, l’15, started the KU tradition. Caroline will join her sister, Betsy, at KU.

Caroline Roth brings her backhand to the Hill after gaining a Missouri state tennis title for Notre Dame de Sion High School in Kansas City, Mo. Caroline helped the soccer team win last year’s state championship. She also participated in Spanish club, volunteered with the Kansas City Read Program and helped organize the senior class service project “Boogie for Benefit,” which raised more than $4,000 for Osawatomie flood victims. Caroline is the great-granddaughter of J. A. Vickers, who attended KU from 1916 to 1918, and for whom the business school’s lecture series is named. Her grandparents are Robert, assoc., and Susan Vickers, assoc. Caroline’s parents are Steve, b’79, and Casey Vickers Roth, c’80. She’ll join her brother, Patrick, on Mount Oread.

ing freshmen. Neal’s KU roots include his maternal grandfather, All-America football and basketball star Ray Evans, b’47, and grandmother Edith Darby Evans, d’47. Neal is the son of Rita Evans Stark, c’76, and the maternal grandson of Barbara Breed Stark, c’46. His greatgrandparents are Harry, assoc., and Edith Cubbison Darby, ’17. Neal joins his brother, Graham, and cousins, Reagan Fromm and Blair Rester, at the University. Hannah Sturgeon of Leawood edited photos for Blue Valley North’s newspaper. She also was a member of the dance team and National Honor Society, and received the Presidential Service Award. Hannah’s Jayhawk roots started with great-grandmother, Maurine Morley Cruse, c’28, and continued with grandparents, the late Edwin, c’50, l’52, who played in the 1948 Orange Bowl, and Diana Cruse Lee, d’55. Hannah is the daughter of John, c’84, m’89, and Samantha Lee Sturgeon, d’84. Hannah joins her brother, Scott, a junior at KU this fall.

Taylor Salome can’t wait to cheer for the ’Hawks after playing on Wichita Southeast High School’s state championship basketball team. He gained an honorable mention for the all-city team last winter and played varsity golf for four years. He will bring his writing skills to the Hill after working for the yearbook. Taylor is the son of Scott, c’81, and Karen Dwyer Salome, c’82, and the grandson of William III, ’51, and Ann Galloway Salome, c’52. Taylor’s great-grandfather is the late William Salome Jr., ’21. Taylor joins his cousin, Derek Dixon, at KU.

Daniel Supica grooved to his own beat at Olathe North High School, where he was drum major for the school’s marching band, and participated in state band. Also a Kansas Honor Scholar, Daniel comes to KU academically prepared. He is the son of Jim, c’77, l’80, and Eve Lessenden Supica, c’74, MSW’80. His grandparents are the late Chester Jr., c’40, m’43, and Edith Lessenden Chandler, c’44, g’52. His great-grandmother is Edith Hambleton, c1911. Daniel is the brother of Jamie, c’08, and David, ’10.

Neal Stark raced through high school and graduated with varsity letters in lacrosse and cross country. He also showed his leadership skills as a participant in Shawnee Mission East’s Cadet Teacher for Leadership Class and senior orientation leader for last year’s incom-

With 18 Jayhawks in her family, there’s no doubt why Andrea Voth chose KU. Academics were a priority for Andrea at J.K. Mullen High School in Littleton, Colo., where she was a member of National J AY H A W K G E N E R AT I O N S , 2 0 0 8

Honor Society. She also hurled on the lacrosse field as a member of the varsity team. Andrea is the daughter of Ned, c’81, and Jana Eriksen Voth, c’81. Her maternal grand-parents are John, b’57, and Jane Faubion Eriksen, ’58. Andrea’s paternal grandfather, George Voth, ’47, also attended KU. Her great-grandparents are Carl, c’30, and Dorothy Graber Eriksen, c’30. Mitchell Walsh played football and rugby at Edina High School in Edina, Minn. He was rugby team captain for two years and also played hockey. He became a leader in school and church as a member of student council and youth leader at Christ Presbyterian Church. He follows his Jayhawk heritage from his great-grandfather John Mitchell II, ’38; through his grandparents John III, c’62, m’66, and Ann Bell Mitchell, e’61; and his parents, Timothy, c’88, and Andrea Mitchell Walsh, c’85, b’85.

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With three crimson and blue generations preceding him, Nolan Wright will fit right in on Jayhawk Boulevard. He travels from the Wichita area as a graduate of Andover High School. He joins his brother, Bryan, on the Hill this fall. Nolan is the son of Wyatt Wright, c’77. His family tree continues with grandfather Morgan Wright, c’49, l’50, and father, Wyatt Wright, c’77. He is the greatgrandson of the late Lillian Morgan Wright, ’16.

Third Generation Triathlete Mackenzie Abernathy will keep up her conditioning on KU’s cross country team this fall. The Plano West Senior High School graduate was a member of National Honor Society and student congress. She also was selected as recipient of the school’s Creative Writing Award. Mackenzie traveled to Mexico for mission trips held by St. Andrew United Methodist Church. She is the daughter of Gary, ’73, and Kellye McCarthy Abernathy, d’77. Mackenzie’s paternal grand-father is Gene Abernathy, ’55. Her maternal grandparents are Charles, b’50, and Marie Schumacher McCarthy, d’51. As valedictorian of Rolla Senior High School in Rolla, Mo., Mary Adams served aces on the tennis court and in academics. Mary was president of student council, a member of National Honor Society and volunteer with the Rolla Public Schools and American Cancer Society. She also helped design and build a solar house for the Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C. Mary follows the footsteps of her sister, Jane, f’08, to the Hill. She is the daughter of Craig, e’83, g’88, PhD’91, and Susan Adams, assoc. Her grandparents are Robert, assoc., and Dorothy Hanger Adams, MSW’79. Robert was the associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Emilio Alverio graduated from Quincy Senior High School in Quincy, Ill. An all-star athlete, he participated in several sports, including lacrosse, soccer, swimming and

wrestling. Emilio’s Jayhawk lineage started with his father’s parents, Jose, ’74, and Dolores Alverio, ’70. Emilio’s parents, Nelson, c’73, m’78, and Dorothy Pinedo Alverio, b’77, carried on the KU tradition.

Prairie Village resident Alex Anderson graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School, where he played soccer and tennis, and worked on the newspaper as a staff artist. Away from the drawing table, he became an Eagle Scout. Alex’s crimson and blue roots stem from his grandparents, the late Loren, ’60, and Nita Melott Anderson, ’66; and his parents, Gary, c’80, and Carlene Theden Anderson, c’80.

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KU. Anna also was a Kansas Honor Scholar, participated in National Honor Society and cross country, and was vice president of student government. Anna’s Jayhawk siblings include her sister, Abbey Archer-Rierson, d’07, and her brother, Sam Archer, a senior this fall. Anna is the daughter of Richard, MSW’88, and Jill Bremyer-Archer, ’75. Anna’s grandparents are the late John, c’41, l’46, and Jayne Williamson Bremyer, ’46.

Thomas Beaver hopes to put KU classes in a headlock. He graduated from DeSoto High School and played varsity football and was co-captain of the wrestling team. He also was a member of National Honor Society and received an academic letter for his hard work ethic. He follows in the footsteps of siblings Sara Beaver York, c’02; Tyler Matthew Beaver, c’06, j’06; and Kathryn Patricia Beaver, a student in the fine arts school. Their parents are David, c’76, l’79, and Cheryl Stelmach Beaver, a’77. Grandparents Jack, m’53, and Patricia Scherer Stelmach, c’45, started the KU family tree. All-America NCA cheerleader Erin Bigler will have a new fight song to learn at KU, but she won’t have any problem rooting for the ’Hawks. She became a budding actress at Wichita Collegiate School, where she played various roles for the school’s musical productions. She joins her sister, Amanda, a junior at KU. They are the daughters of Jonathan, c’86, and Lori Jack Bigler, c’86, and the granddaughters of Calvin Bigler, m’70. A natural leader, Christopher Brito of Wichita Collegiate School helped guide students in athletic and academic pursuits. He was captain of the football team for two years, a National Hispanic Scholar, and also received the American Youth Foundation Danford I Dare You Award for outstanding leadership. He joins his sister, Mallory, a senior on the Hill this year. They are the 16

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children of Raul F., c’80, and Suzanne Schmidt Brito, c’79, and the grandchildren of Raul E. Brito, m’66. Christopher Brown had his hands full at Fort Scott High School. He was an all-league golfer for three years, a member of National Honor Society, a Kansas Honor Scholar, and he participated in pep club, physics club and the principal’s leadership club. Christopher is the son of Gary, c’81, and Pamela Kimelblot Brown, n’84. Christopher’s paternal grand-parents are Kenneth, ’60, and LaVetra Evans Brown, ’60.

Dan Buchfink hails from a long line of true crimson and blue Jayhawks. He is an honor roll graduate of Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Ill. Dan mountain bikes and fishes whenever he gets the chance. His parents are John, b’82, g’85, and Debra Lutsenhizer Buchfink, c’86. His maternal grandparents are Del Lutsenhizer, m’64, and M. Jean Rives, ’60. Xander Casad graduated with a handful of honors from Lawrence High School. He excelled in music and theatre and was a member of the Kansas all-state band for three years, drum major of the marching band, and acted numerous roles in school productions and at the Lawrence Community Theatre. Xander was a Kansas Honor Scholar, a member of National Honor Society and received the Principal’s Award for Excellence. He is the son of Joseph Casad, e’80, and Barbara Dinneen Casad,

’96. His paternal grandfather is Robert Casad, c’50, g’52. His maternal grandparents are David, g’54, and Nancy Lane Dinneen g’55, PhD’73. Alton Chaney is ready to plunge into life on the Hill after swimming for Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas. He also taught swimming lessons and was a lifeguard at Lifetime Fitness in Austin. Out of the pool, he’s got an eye for the silver screen and has produced several films, including a documentary for LifeWorks charity. He follows his father, Fred Smith, c’90, and grandfather James Dean Smith, f’65. Bridget Clarke will set the pace at KU after running cross country and track and playing soccer at Garden City High School. Away from sports, she starred onstage during school plays. Her older sister, Whitney, j’08, paved the way for Bridget. They are the daughters of Jeff, assoc., and Marjie Joseph Clarke, s’81, and the granddaughters of John Clarke, j’58. KU will be par for the course for Paige Clarke after playing golf for Hays High School for four years. She also honed her business skills working and competing with DECA—an international association of marketing students—for two years. Paige’s grandfather, John Clarke, j’58, started the crimson and blue tradition. Paige’s parents are John II, b’79, and Jayne Clarke, assoc. Paige joins her cousin, Bridget, on Mount Oread this fall. Megan Dyer of Prairie Village graduated from Shawnee Mission East as a Kansas State Scholar and a Kansas Honor Scholar, and was a recipient of the President’s Education Award. She also played violin in the orchestra, danced on the dance team, and volunteered with the Children’s Therapy Group. Megan is

the daughter of David, b’82, and Susan Martin Dyer, h’85. She is the granddaughter of Kermit Dyer, e’65. Bizi Ferguson of Leawood rides up the Hill from Blue Valley North High School. The United States Equestrian Federation member and winner of multiple equestrian awards also stayed busy as a varsity cheerleader and a broadcaster for the Blue Valley School District television station. She set aside time to help out with local charity service projects, including the Harvester’s Food Drive and the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sack Lunch for the Homeless. Bizi is the daughter of Scott Ferguson, e’83. She is the granddaughter of the late Dale, j’50, and Janice Horn Ferguson, d’52. Kansas Honor Scholar Hilary Ferguson of Lawrence High School excelled in academics, and helped the golf team make an appearance at the state tournament. She also fine-tuned her pitch for a capella choir. Hilary follows her sister, Jordan, to KU, who graduated last May with a degree in business. Hilary’s crimson and blue roots stem from her maternal grandparents, Monte, b’59, g’67, and Kay Rathbone Johnson, d’60. Her parents are Kent Perguson, ’83, and Jackie Johnson Ferguson, b’85. Michael Fischer showcased a talent for leadership at Rockhurst High School, where he was president of the Spanish club, Kairos group leader and freshman retreat group leader. He also played water polo and became an Eagle Scout. Michael’s maternal grandparents, the late George, b’48, l’51, and the late Margaret Logan McCarthy, ’48, started the KU trend. Michael’s mother is Janice Logan Fischer, ’78, of Leawood. Kansas State Scholar Adam Franklin of Topeka follows a doctor and a chemist to KU, and his academic achievement suggests he’ll be just as successful. With a strong background in leadership, he was a member of student council at Hayden High School and an alumnus of Lead America. He also was a member of National Honor Society and played varsity basketball. He is the son of Mike, J AY H A W K G E N E R AT I O N S , 2 0 0 8

Tiger TV. He also was a member of the golf team and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and spent time away from school hunting, hiking and fishing. Tyler is the son of Michael, c’86, and Jane Mitchell Fowler, c’86. His grandparents are Rome, ’60, and Wanda Jean Mitchell, g’80.

c’85, m’89, and Kathryn Stutz Franklin, c’85. Adam’s grandparents are Robert, c’53, g’57, PhD’61, and Janet Mangan Stutz, d’60. Josh Frederick is the 22nd member of his family to attend KU, and there’s no doubt he’s prepared for classes. The Free State High School valedictorian comes to the Hill with a variety of honors, including rankings of National Merit Finalist, Kansas Governor’s Scholar, Kansas Honor Scholar and ACT Scholar. Away from studies, Josh played in the marching, symphonic and jazz bands and was a member of Kansas all-state band for three years. He joins his sister, Amanda, at KU. Their parents are Joel, d’81, g’92, and Diana Seely Frederick, c’82. Josh’s paternal grandfather is the late Donald Frederick, ’69, and his maternal grandparents are the late Gene Seely, ’81, and Arline Seely-Bensch, g’86. Kansas City, Mo., native John Fritzlen is sure to make a splash at KU after leading Rockhurst High School’s swim team to four back-to-back state championships as cocaptain. He leaves high school as a National Merit Commended Student and member of National Honor Society, and will join the KU Honors program. John is the son of Tom, c’84, and Kelly Myers Fritzlen, ’86, and the grandson of Thomas Fritzlen, c’50, m’54. Tyler Fowler of Leawood kept fellow classmates at Blue Valley High School informed while working as a sports anchor for 18

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Bishop Miege High School track star Kevin Glatt comes to the Hill from Overland Park. He received the Eastern Kansas League Scholar Athlete Award and qualified for the state cross country meet, both for four years. The Kansas Honor Scholar also set the pace in academics and graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. He is the son of Christopher Glatt, g’90, and the grandson of Ruth Bertsch Glatt, n’52. As a participant of advanced radio and television classes, Leslie Goodwin of Shawnee Mission South created video packages that were aired on the Shawnee Mission School District’s channel. Leslie also can translate the alma mater into French, after studying with fellow students in France last summer. Leslie follows her sister, Jessica, a senior; her parents, John, c’82, m’86, and Beth Lashinsky Goodwin, j’82; and her late grandmother, Carol Glenn Goodwin, g’55. Kelsey Grimm brings linguistic wisdom to KU after serving as secretary of French National Honor Society for Chaparral High School in Parker, Colo. She also tore up the track after being selected as a member of the all-league, all-state and allacademic first teams. Kelsey finished strong with the track team, including third place in triple jump and sixth place in long jump at the state championship. She is the daughter of Gregory, e’85, and Karen Cargo

Grimm, c’85. Kelsey’s paternal grandparents are Dean, e’58, and Eunice Grimm, assoc.

Stewart Grindel comes to KU as a National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar, and recipient of the KU Freshman Achievement Scholarship. He graduated magna cum laude from Wichita Collegiate School, where he was a percussionist for the drum line, as well as jazz, concert and pep bands. He also lettered in tennis and participated in the national BEST robotics competition. Stewart’s KU lineage started on his mom’s side with grandparents Douglas, ’71, and Kay Robuck Murphy, ’71; and continued with his parents, Steve, p’80, m’90, and Michelle Murphy Grindel, c’81, h’82.

Wichita native Kevin Griswold will launch—after his grandfather, father and brother— into KU’s aerospace engineering program. The Goddard High School graduate already has gained experience in the field after entering the BEST robotics competition. Kevin also earned a varsity letter in bowling and the rank of Eagle Scout. His parents are Douglas, e’77, g’80, and Margaret Hodson Griswold, d’75. He has two sets of Jayhawk grandparents: James, e’53, and Rebecca Garvin Griswold, p’53; and Charles, c’41, l’50, and Margaret Brown Hodson, c’43. Kevin joins his brother, Jeff, on the Hill. Jaclyn Haith is right at home in Jayhawk country. Before graduating from Shawnee Mission East High School, she was involved in pep club and SHARE, a student volunteer organization. The Leawood native also swam and was captain of the soccer team. Jaclyn made time to volunteer for the Kansas City. Soup Kitchen and various nursing homes. She is the daughter of Myron Haith, c’76, and the granddaughter

of Joseph Haith, b’46. Jaclyn joins her brother, Josh, a junior, at KU this fall. Sloane Hardman graduated as valedictorian of Osborne High School, where she received varsity letters for tennis, track and cheerleading. She also was a member of the Kansas Regional Choir. She joins the freshmen class as a Kansas Honor and Governor’s Scholar. She is the daughter of Philip, c’78, and Debra Whitechair Hardman, ’77, and the granddaughter of Dennis Hardman, c’46, m’49. Sloane’s brother is Bailor, c’08. Mason Hewitt arrives on Mount Oread in excellent shape. He played football and tennis, swam at the state championship and wrestled for Wichita North High School. The Eagle Scout also found a place on stage as a thespian. Mason’s grandfather, Donald Hewitt, e’49, was the family’s inaugural KU student, followed by Grant Hewitt, c’76, Mason’s father. He joins his brother, Spencer, at KU. Katie James hails from Overland Park, where she attended Blue Valley Northwest High School. She can’t wait to wave the wheat in Allen Field House after playing varsity basketball. Katie also played in the band and was a member of National Honors Society. She is the daughter of Evan James, j’78, and the granddaughter of Roger, j’48, and Joan Happy James, d’50.

If Carolyn Knop works as hard at KU as she did on the tennis court, there’s no doubt she’ll succeed on the Hill. At Liberty, Mo., Senior High School, she received all-conference and all-district honors and holds the school record for most wins in doubles and singles. Carolyn won’t have trouble leading fellow freshmen after serving J AY H A W K G E N E R AT I O N S , 2 0 0 8

as student council president and tennis team captain. She also attended the Global Youth Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. She follows in the footsteps of her parents, Kevin, c’79, m’84, and Mary Ellen Pogson Knop, c’79, n’81, and grandfather, the late George Pogson, m’47. Anna Krattli of Lenexa graduated summa cum laude from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. The Kansas Honor Scholar participated in varsity basketball and swimming along with a variety of community service projects, including the Walk for Life and the 1,000 Mile Relay, an organization that helped raise funds for an African clinic. Anna is the daughter of Robert, e’79, and Becky Vignatelli Krattli, d’79, g’88. Her grandparents are the late Eugene, d’55, and Joanie Vignatelli, assoc. Anna joins her sister, Sarah, on the Hill.

David Larson graduated from Topeka West High and follows his two brothers, Brent, e’03, and John, c’04, to KU. During high school, the Kansas Honor Scholar logged miles for the cross country team and wowed fellow students in theatre productions. David also participated in debate and scholar’s bowl. He is the son of John, e’71, and Susan McClanahan Larson, n’76, g’97; and the grandson of the late James McClanahan, e’60.

Gracie Leek twirls to the Hill from Shawnee Mission South. She grooved on the varsity dance team, was a member of National Honor Society and helped lead fellow students as student body secretary. Gracie is the daughter of Kevin, b’76, l’80, and Stephanie Barr Leek 20

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c’77. Her grandmother is Ann Spears Matheny, ’53. She follows in the footsteps of her sisters, Ann Elizabeth, c’06, and Emily, a senior this fall. Sarah Limbocker of Overland Park perfected her creative skills during her time at Blue Valley North High School. The AP Scholar and member of National Honor Society won the 3D art competition at the Kansas State Latin Festival and was an assistant for the Golden Ration Art Exhibit. Sarah still found time to volunteer for the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival, the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead and various elementary school reading programs around Overland Park. She is the daughter of Craig Limbocker, c’79, l’82, and the granddaughter of the late Frank, c’50, and Sally Todd Limbocker, ’52. St. Louis native Katherine MacCormack graduated summa cum laude from Fort Zumwalt West High School. She kept busy working for her fellow students as an officer for student council and contributed to DECA, an international association of marketing students, Business Leaders of America, as well as the KEY and pep clubs. A performer at heart, Katherine was a member of the dance team and taught dance. She’ll join her sister, Kelley, on the Hill this fall. They are the daughters of Michael, c’82, and Frances Glenn MacCormack, b’82, and the granddaughters of John MacCormack, e’53.

John McGuire graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School, and he’ll bring his affinity for travel to the Hill. Another favorite pastime of John’s is playing the drums. He is the son of Thomas, m’87, and Judith Perry McGuire, h’63. John’s paternal grandparents, Benjamin, e’42, and Laura Holste McGuire, c’41, started their family’s Jayhawk tradition.

Robert Merritt follows two generations of journalists to the Hill. Robert graduated from Upper St. Clair High School in Pittsburgh, Pa., and helped win games for the varsity soccer team as the leading scorer. He also was a member of Athletes in Action and the honor roll. He is the son of Robert, j’84, and Amy Sullivan Merritt, j’86. His grand-father on his mother’s side, the late Wendell Sullivan, j’54, was the first Jayhawk in the family.

A triple-threat athlete at St. Mary’s Colgan High School in Pittsburg, Michael Mitchelson played football, basketball and baseball. He also was a member of National Honor Society and participated in student council, forensics and debate. Michael joins his brother, Brendan, at KU. Their parents are John, b’80, l’83, and Beverly Ramsey Mitchelson, d’81. Grandfather Fred Mitchelson, b’46, l’49, started the family tradition on Mount Oread.

After swimming with Shawnee Mission East’s state champion swim team, Matt Modrcin is ready to plunge into studies on the Hill. He also kept busy with choir and track. He is the son of William Modrcin Jr., c’75, l’78, and Deborah Doud, l’78. Matt’s grandfather on his dad’s side is the late William Modrcin, d’51. His maternal grandparents are Harvey, assoc., and Mary Benefiel Doud, g’84. After Olivia Morgan’s experience as a Saint Thomas Aquinas cheerleader, she’ll be chanting Rock Chalk loud and clear. The Lenexa native also participated in Musical Theatre for Young People and Theatre in the Park, and was named a 2008 Shooting Star Finalist by the Arts Council of Johnson County. Olivia joins her

brother, Ben, on the Hill, following their father, Richard Morgan, c’77, m’80, and grandparents J.L., c’36, and Irene Morgan, assoc.

Taylor Morgan of Overland Park won’t mind cheering the ’Hawks after playing football for four years at Blue Valley Northwest. He also traded his cleats for a music stand to spend two years in the band. Taylor follows in the footsteps of his sister, Lacy Jackson, d’96. Taylor is the son of Stephen, j’69, l’74, and Paula French Morgan, ’70. Taylor is the grandson of the late Ray Morgan, ’46. Athletic standout Alex O’Nelio was the first to gain four letters in four different sports at Pittsburg High School. He led the basketball, baseball, track and cross country teams, and gained Southeast Kansas League honors in basketball and track. Alex also participated in student government and Spanish club, and graduated in the top 15 percent of his class. He is the grandson of Louis Stroup, j’57. Alex is the son of Marianne O’Nelio, ’81, and joins his brother, John, at KU this fall. Jack Santaularia follows a long list of crimson and blue family members to KU. He graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas, where he played football and was a mentor for fellow students. Jack also volunteered for Court Appointed Special Advocates and Habitat for Humanity. He follows his brother, Joseph, a senior, and his sister, Julienne, a sophomore. They are the children of Kevin, b’78, and Susan Witt Santaularia, j’78. They have two J AY H A W K G E N E R AT I O N S , 2 0 0 8

KU grandmothers, Natalie Santaularia, ’84, and Louise Schaub Witt, ’36. The Rock Chalk Chant will sound loud and clear from Virginia resident Jenna Shaw. She and the Chantilly High School cheerleading team won last year’s state cheerleading championship. Jenna joins the freshman class as a natural leader after gaining all-district honors in leadership for two years. She is the daughter of Jack, e’84, and Adrienne Moseley Shaw, s’82, and the granddaughter of Brenda Baker Moseley, MSW’76. Stephanie Sorem of Lawrence follows two generations of engineers to KU, so she’ll fit right into the civil engineering program. Stephanie is a Kansas Honor Scholar and graduated from Lawrence High School, where she participated in the school’s Link crew. She is the daughter of Robert, e’86, g’88, PhD’91, and Kelly Staus Sorem, d’87. Stephanie’s grandparents, James, e’55, and Mary Schauvliege Sorem, n’55, started the KU family tree. Meredith Sourk comes straight from the saddle to Jayhawk Boulevard after barrel racing with the Kansas High School Rodeo Association. At Buhler High School, she found her best camera angle as a broadcaster for the school’s television station and was a member of the Spanish and science clubs. Her paternal grandparents are Robert, b’40, and Mildred Lane Sourk, ’38, and her father is Robert L. Sourk, c’74, m’77. Meredith follows in the footsteps of two sisters, Katy Minnick, c’01, and Allison Sourk, c’04. Jason Spencer launches a Jayhawk career with the hope of enrolling in the law school. He graduated from Maize High School, where he was a member of the football and baseball teams . Away from athletics, he participated in the pep and history clubs. He is the son of Jim, 22

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c’82, and Angie Nitcher Spencer ’84. Jason’s grandfather is Ben Spencer, b’47. His brother, Ryan, also attended KU.

Ellen Stallcup of Tulsa juggled activities at Jenks High School. As a member of the marketing, French and Key clubs, she joins fellow freshmen well-versed in a variety of subjects. Ellen also participated in multiple community service projects, including Red Cross blood drives and mission trips to Kentucky, Mexico and Houston. Ellen is the daughter of Mac, c’80, and Melissa Miller Stallcup, c’81. Ellen’s KU lineage started with her maternal grandparents, Billy, ’77, and Joyce Miller, c’80. A woman of many talents, Kathryn Stanton studied hard at Shawnee Mission South, but still had time to lend a hand in the community. Kathryn volunteered at Head Start and Johnson County Inter-Faith Hospitality Network, and also worked as a guide at the NelsonAtkins Museum. A cheerleader and pep club member, she made sure her school’s spirit stayed strong. Other Jayhawks in Kathryn’s family include her grandparents, Roger, c’60, l’63, and Judith Duncan Stanton, a’62; and parents, Jeffrey, b’85, and Sarah Hannah Stanton, b’85. The Townsley ladies, twins Allison and Megan Townsley, come from Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School in Wichita. There’s no doubt that Allison proved herself in the saddle as a competitive equestrian: She recently medaled in national and world equitation championships. She also joined her sister in Kapaun’s madrigal choir. Megan is a writer in the making after she spent several semesters as an editor of the school newspaper

and member of Quill and Scroll. Megan also shares an affinity for diverse cultures and was a member of the Spanish, foreign film and Darfur awareness clubs. The Townsleys’ Jayhawk roots started with their grandfather and KU yell leader, William Townsley Jr., c’37. Their parents, Bill, c’86, and Karen Retter Townsley, c’78, followed in William’s footsteps.

Alex Tretbar will transfer his journalistic talents to KU after covering Wichita East High School’s sports for a local television station’s Web site. He also lettered four years in tennis, played saxophone and volunteered at the Kansas Humane Society. Alex is the son of James, b’85, and Brenda Bowman Tretbar, l’87. He is the grandson of Harvey, m’52, and Julia Robinson Tretbar, n’52, and Phillip, b’58, l’61, and Barbara Erickson Bowman, PhD’79. Athletic ace John Tricks helped Ellis High School in Ellis, Kan., gain district titles in football in 2006 and 2007. He also ran track and made it to the state wrestling tournament his senior year. Aside from sports, he was a member of student government. John’s KU family tree grew from Irven Jr., d’43, and Ruth Kelley Hayden, c’43, and his mother, Katy Hayden, p’75.

Hannah Vick of Lawrence has been an active member of Youth Volunteer Council for six years. Through volunteering, she has participated in service organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK). At Lawrence High School, she was editor in chief of the school newspaper and worked with the environmental and writing clubs.

She is the daughter of Kevan, e’76, and Gail Ellena Vick, p’77, and the granddaughter of Elaine Leonard Vick, c’85, MSW’92. Hannah’s brothers are Colby, e’05, and Ryan, e’02. Kate Vignatelli of Leawood comes to KU after an impressive soccer career at Notre Dame de Sion High School, where she gained several state honors, including membership on MSHAA’s all-state second team. She also was elected as student council’s class treasurer, and participated in cooking, Spanish and pep clubs. Outside school she volunteered for Holy Family House and Catherine’s Place. She joins her brother, Nick, and fellow freshman cousin, Anna Krattli, on Mount Oread. She is the daughter of Bradley Vignatelli, c’82, and the granddaughter of Eugene, d’55, and Joanie Vignatelli, assoc. Meredith Walrafen channeled creativity and community service during her time at Shawnee Mission East. This National Merit Scholar won the Kansas City Star’s photo contest as a freshman and helped organize multiple service projects, including drives to support children in Guatemala and Haiti. The Kansas Honor Scholar also helped lead the varsity basketball team as a co-captain. Meredith’s Jayhawk relatives include her father, Robert, e’73, a’75, and grandparents, the late L. Duane, e’49, and Joan Walrafen, assoc., and the late Warren Huff, b’49. At KU, Meredith joins her mother, Nancy, who is pursuing a master’s degree in nursing.

As the only senior on the green, Catherine Ward helped lead the Shawnee Mission East golf team. Her experience in the sport came in handy when she chaired the Chip It for Children campaign for Children’s Mercy Hospital Cancer Center. The campaign raised $50,000 for the center. Catherine also was a member of the varsity basketball J AY H A W K G E N E R AT I O N S , 2 0 0 8

team and National Honor Society. She is the daughter of Thomas, b’80, and Debbie Barnes Ward, j’86. Her maternal grandfather is Bryant Barnes, ’60, and her paternal grandparents are the late Louis, ’41, and Adelaide Ward, assoc.

Laura Weidensaul cheered for Buhler High School and received two National Cheerleading Association allAmerican honors. She also has danced for 12 years and taught classes for five, but the Hutchinson native and Watkins-Berger Scholar will trade her pompoms for books on the Hill. Laura is also a Kansas Honor, ACT and Kansas Board of Regents Scholar, so she’ll have no problem digging into studies at KU. Laura is the daughter of David, c’72, m’75, and Carol McCone Weidensaul, d’71. Her KU grandparents are William, b’49, and Ruth Giles Weidensaul, b’48.

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Elizabeth Werner of Topeka heads to the Hill with extensive leadership experience. She was elected class treasurer and student council representative for four years at Washburn Rural High School. Elizabeth also played varsity tennis for three years and was editor of the yearbook her senior year. She joins her sister, Annie, at KU. They are the daughters of Matthew, a’86, and Julia Sauder Werner, f’89. Other crimson and blue relatives include paternal grandfather, Eugene Werner, g’64, EdD’70, and maternal grandparents, Robert, ’50, and Polly Sauder, assoc. Johnny Williams of Prairie Village graduated with honors from Shawnee Mission East High School. He was a member of National Honor Society and ranked in the top 10 percent of the 2008 senior class. Johnny also participated in numerous activities outside the classroom, including football, baseball and track. Other Jayhawks in Johnny’s family include grandfather Homer Williams, c’28, m’31. Johnny plans to study business like his father, John Williams, c’63, g’66.

Second Generation Houston resident Lauren Alani graduated from Saint Agnes Academy. She is the daughter of Wayne Alani, m’89.

Charles Bockhorn of Salina graduated from Sacred Heart Senior High School. He is the son of Debra Reeves Bockhorn, p’82.

Jake Andres graduated from Wichita Northwest High School and joins his brothers, Matthew and Ryan Anderson, at KU. Their father is Robert Anderson, l’84.

Lily Borak of Cary, Ill., graduated from Prairie Ridge High School. Her father is John Borak, c’77.

Kimberlyn Angelo of Overland Park graduated from Olathe East High School and follows her sister, Ashlen, to KU. Their father is Richard Angelo, PhD’86. Rachel August of Waukegan, Ill., graduated from Carmel High School and joins her sister, Kate, on the Hill. Their father is Peter August, c’83. Joe Bachand graduated from Hutchinson High School and follows his sisters, Lauren Bachand Garwood, e’05, and Camille, to KU. Their parents are John, b’75, and Mary Painter Bachand, c’74. Taryn Barker graduated from Goddard High School. Her father is Todd Barker, b’89. Megan Barrett of Aurora, Colo., graduated from Cherokee Trail High School. She is the daughter of Dan, c’90, and Courtney Lanum Barrett, n’91. Basehor resident Amelia Bartkoski graduated from Bishop Ward High School and follows her siblings, Nick, j’00, c’01, g’05, Katie, j’02, Steve, c’06, and Elizabeth, a senior this fall, to the Hill. Their parents are John, b’72, and Deann Trowbridge Bartkoski, c’71, b’72.

Quinn Brabender graduated from Lawrence Free State High School. He is the son of Todd, j’90, and Trisha Mangan Brabender, d’89, g’93. Matthew Bricker graduated from Irving High School in Irving, Texas. His parents are Bruce Bricker, p’83, and Leslie Bagby, ’84. Emily Brown is a graduate of Blue Valley High School, and follows her sister, Caitlin, j’08, to KU. They are the daughters of Gary Brown, j’80, and Lynne BachmanBrown, j’80. Alexander Burghart graduated from Newton High School. His parents are Steven, p’84, and Kimberlee Willett Burghart, ’95. Shannon Burhenn of Topeka graduated from Washburn Rural High School and follows her sister, Michelle, j’05, to the Hill. Their mother is Sheryl Anderson Burhenn, b’81. Douglas Burnett of Kansas City graduated from Park Hill South High School and joins his brother, Joel, on the Hill. Their parents are Dak, c’77, m’80, and Patricia Holcomb Burnett, ’78.

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Christian Busch graduated from Sabetha High School. He is the son of Thomas Busch, h’88. Michael Cailteux of Pinehurst, Texas, graduated from Magnolia High School. His father is Scott Cailteux, b’80. Joel Campbell graduated from Burlington High School. He is the son of James Campbell, l’90. Overland Park resident Joseph Cannon graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School. His mother is Susan Easterday Cannon, h’76, g’83. Michelle Chopp graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School and follows her siblings, Mary, c’07, Rob, c’08, and Sean Ryan, c’08. Her stepfather is Michael Ryan, c’68, m’72. Mitchell Colahan graduated from Lawrence Free State High School. He is the son of Jim Colahan, b’77. Patrick Collins of Prairie Village graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School. His mother is Charlene Pollard Collins, b’84. Topeka resident Bryson Conaway graduated from Seaman High School. His mother is Carolyn Conaway, g’96. Molly Cooper of Topeka graduated from Washburn Rural High School and joins her sister, Hannah, on the Hill. Their parents are Mitch Cooper, MSW’79, and Laura Moore, s’80. Christine Cordes graduated from Lansing High School. Her mother is Julia Cordes, g’08. Overland Park resident Jordan Cordry graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. His parents are Clint, b’81, and Marlene Johannes Cordry, c’82. Jacob Cox of Linwood graduated from Eudora High School. He is the son of David, e’94, g’01, and Jodette Cox, n’91, g’00. Cody Daniels graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and joins his brother, Justin, on the Hill. Their parents are Bradley, c’83, and Patricia Wilhelm Daniels, n’82, m’88. Elizabeth Dedon of Overland Park graduated from 26

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Shawnee Mission South High School. She is the daughter of Jon, b’71, m’86, and Connie Beck Dedon, d’72, g’74. Her brother, Jon, also attended KU. Spencer Deines graduated from Olathe South High School and joins his sister, Mallory, on the Hill. Their parents are Lance, p’82, PharmD’03, and Janine Sikes Deines, d’79, g’84. Overland Park resident Emily Deutch graduated from Blue Valley Northwest High School and follows her brother, Samuel, c’06, g’08, to the Hill. Their parents are Neal, c’77, PhD’84, and Michelle Hecht Deutch, ’85. Colin Dickerson graduated from Olathe Northwest High School. His father is Stephen Dickerson, c’71. Joseph Ferber of Prairie Village graduated from Rockhurst High School and joins his sister, Anna, at KU. Their parents are Scott, e’83, and Jane Lander Ferber, h’83. Bryan Fischer of Lenexa graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School. His father is Gary Fischer, a’80. Danielle Forrester graduated from Salina South High School. Her parents are Kenneth, c’87, and Valarie Nichols Forrester, h’86. Leawood resident Kathryn Foster graduated from Blue Valley North High School. Her father is Bart Foster, e’84, g’85. Jennelle Freeman of Missouri graduated from Tarkio High School. Her stepfather is Brad Mathers, d’70. Abigail Frese graduated from Council Grove High School and joins her brother, Jacob, on the Hill. Their parents are Daniel, m’78, and Donna Essington Frese, c’77. Missouri resident Joe Fried graduated from Kirkwood High School. His parents are Marc, b’82, and Camille Farrell Fried, d’83. Danielle Fuller graduated from Olathe East High School. She is the daughter of Jeffrey, e’85, and Leslie Holland Fuller, b’88, MSW’08. Matt Gasper of Lenexa graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. He is the son of Curtis Gasper, b’73, l’76.

Emily Gerstner of Overland Park graduated from Olathe East High School. Her father is Jeffrey Gerstner, g’99. John Hamill graduated from Olathe North High School. His mother is Janice Russell, c’71, g’73, l’77. Kelli Hamman graduated from Andover High School and follows her sister, Kaitlin, ’06, to KU. Their father is Chris Hamman, b’85. Michael Hammond graduated from Wichita Southeast High School and follows his brother, Thomas, b’04, c’04, and sister, Lexi, c’08, to KU. Their father is Thomas Hammond Sr., d’76, c’76. Emily Harris of Mission graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. She is the daughter of Thomas, l’86, and Pamela Fitzpatrick Harris, c’84, m’88. Kendall Harris graduated from Lawrence Free State High School. His father is Steven Harris, c’83. Lindsborg resident Eric Hawk graduated from Smokey Valley High School. His father is John Hawk, b’87. Kaleb Hawk graduated from Manhattan High School. He is the son of Terry Hawk, b’82. Jillian Hay graduated from Lawrence High School and joins her brother, Dylan, on the Hill. Their parents are John, c’83, and Megan Golden Hay, c’82. Mary Henderson of Lenexa graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School. She is the daughter of Connie Henderson, d’78, g’05.

David Huckabee of Topeka graduated from Washburn Rural High School and joins his brother, Chris, on the Hill. Their parents are George, d’79, and Susan Hansen Huckabee, b’80, e’80. David Hughes of St. Louis graduated from Christian Brothers College High School. His parents are John Williams Hughes, b’88, and Ginger Fawcett, j’86. William Hunt graduated from Lawrence High School and follows his sisters, Jessica, c’04, and Jennifer, to KU. Their parents are Luther Jr., c’84, and Myong Weinzirl Hunt, ’84. Mackenzie Hutchins of Highlands Ranch, Colo., graduated from Mountain Vista High School. She is the daughter of Michael, s’78, and Becky Hutchins, assoc. New Mexico resident Elizabeth Jackson graduated from Ruidoso High School. She is the daughter of Gary Jackson, c’71, and Vickie Williams, assoc. Shawnee Mission South graduate Hannah Jensen follows her sister, Gayla Berry, c’05, to the Hill. Hannah’s parents are John, ’08, and Mary Jensen, c’00. Peter Kallis graduated from Loveland High School in Loveland, Ohio. His father is Jon Kallis, c’85. Emily Keesling graduated from Wichita Northwest High School and follows her brother, Adam, c’08, to KU. Their father is Larry Keesling, g’78. Shawnee resident Ryan Keithley graduated from Mill Valley High School. He is the son of Richard Keithley, c’70, l’74.

Marshall Hille of Topeka graduated from Washburn Rural High School and will share the Hill with his stepsister, Alyson Van Dyke. His father is William Hille, p’79, and his mother is Paula Ackerman, c’79.

Sean Kerens of Leawood graduated from Blue Valley North High School. His father is Paul Kerens, b’79.

Kylie Hines of Overland Park graduated from Blue Valley North High School. Her father is Robert Hines, c’71.

Jacey Krehbiel graduated from Moundridge High School and follows her brother, Nick, c’05, now in his fourth year at the KU School of Medicine. Their father is Ken Krehbiel, p’79.

Zachary Holder graduated from Bonner Springs High School and joins his brother, Andrew, at KU. Their father is Allen Holder, j’79. Montezuma resident Grant Holmes graduated from South Gray High School. His parents are Todd, j’83, and Jodi Nance Holmes, b’83.

Emma Lenigan of Clovis, Calif., graduated from Floyd B. Buchanan High School. Her parents are Joseph, d’83, and Ann Compton Lenigan, d’83. Jessica Lipp of Lenexa graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School. She is the daughter of the late J AY H A W K G E N E R AT I O N S , 2 0 0 8

Richard, c’83, and Linda Wilson Lipp, b’83. Wakeeney resident Cameron Locke graduated from Trego Community High School and joins his brother, Nathan, at KU, and his sister Erin, who is starting class at the School of Medicine. Their father is Marlin Locke, m’83. Twins Paige and Robert Lohse III graduated from Washburn Rural High School in Topeka and join their sister, Lauren, on the Hill. Their parents are Robert Jr., c’70, and Kathy Lohse, assoc. Katie Lowman of Irving, Texas, graduated from Nimitz High School, and is the daughter of Gary, ’81, and Karen Decker Lowman, d’80, d’81. Charles Lytle of Phoenix graduated from Chaparral High School and joins his brother, Casey, on the Hill. Their parents are Michael, c’79, m’84, and Sarah Jones Lytle, n’83. Emily Majerle of Olathe graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School and follows her sister, Robin, b’07, to KU. Their parents are Joseph, e’81, g’84, and Diane Heinzman Majerle, b’82. Megan Maloney graduated from Maize High School. She is the daughter of Mark, b’86, and Denise Derryberry Maloney, b’84. Topeka High School graduate Kirsten Marples joins her brother, Ian, on the Hill. Their parents are Bradley Marples, c’79, m’83, and Aileen McCarthy, c’79, m’83. Kohlin Martin graduated from Eudora High School. His parents are James, c’01, and Sharon Martin, ’98. Gina Mattivi of Overland Park graduated from Blue Valley West and joins her brother, Michael, at KU. Their parents are Scott, h’87, and Brenda Lea Mattivi, ’00. Max McBride of Prairie Village graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School. He is the son of Patrick, b’78, and Mary Hoelzel McBride, c’82. Olathe resident Zachary McClelland graduated from Rockhurst High School. His parents are John, c’79, l’82, and Candy Bonebright McClelland, b’78. Katie McMahon of Missouri graduated from Belton 28

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High School. She is the daughter of Mark, c’88, and Alicia Lippert McMahon, d’87. Dana Meredith graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School and joins her brother, Adam, at KU. Their father is David Meredith, f’73. Quinn Miller of Champaign, Ill., graduated from Centennial High School and joins his brother, Logan, on the Hill. Their father is Alban Miller Jr., e’77, m’83. Alexandria Minden graduated from Olathe East High School. She is the daughter of Bruce Minden, c’86. Emma Moise of Winfield, Ill., graduated from Saint Francis Preparatory High School. Her father is James Moise, e’86. Lawrence High School graduate Peter Monshizadeh will join his brother, Andrew, at KU. Their parents are Firooz, ’82, and Cynthia Haines Monshizadeh, ’83. Lawson Montgomery graduated from Bennington High School. His mother is LaDona Schmidt, m’94. Clayton Morrow graduated from McPherson High School. His father is Matt Morrow, b’88, and his mother is Darcie Bray Morrow, s’86, MSW’88. Molly Niedens graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School. Her parents are Douglas, b’82, and Michelle Alloway Niedens, s’84, MSW’89. Michael Nobo graduated from Topeka High School. His father is Bernard Nobo, s’87, MSW’87. Missouri resident Adam Obermeyer graduated from Eureka High School. His parents are James, j’80, and Debbie Gomez Obermeyer, n’82. Evan O’Brien of Overland Park graduated from Rockhurst High School and joins his brother, Kyle, on the Hill. Their parents are Timothy, c’80, l’83, and Melinda Cadle O’Brien, c’80. Sean O’Connor of Overland Park graduated from Rockhurst High School. He is the son of Timothy, c’80, p’84, and Barbara Heim O’Connor, f’79. Leawood resident Meredith Pavicic graduated from Saint Teresa’s Academy. She is the daughter of Kevin,

b’80, and Rita Rufe Pavicic, h’81, g’91, g’08. Dana Piper graduated from Lansing High School and joins her sister, Lindsey, on the Hill. Their parents are Michael, assoc., and Karen Parker Piper, b’84. Matthew Pjesky graduated from Halstead High School. He is the son of John Pjesky, b’78. Joel Plummer graduated from Paola High School and joins his brother, Mitch, on the Hill. Their father is Stanley Plummer, d’73. John Privitera of Leawood graduated from Rockhurst High School. His father is Joseph Privitera, b’79. Colorado resident, Jenna Raymond, graduated from Regis Jesuit High School. Her father is Steven Raymond, j’82. Joseph Reber graduated from McPherson High School and follows his brother, John, b’08, and sister, Callie, to the Hill. Their parents are Brett, c’84, and Kathryn Meade Reber, p’82. Marissa Rittof of Quincy, Ill., graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School. Her father is Paul Rittof, EdD’01. Erin Robinson graduated from Lawrence Free State High School and follows her brother, Bret, c’08, to KU. Their parents are Scott, c’79, m’83, and Linda Greenwell Robinson, d’72, g’76. Adam Rock graduated from Lawrence Free State High School and joins his brother, Alex, and sister, Elise, on the Hill. Their parents are Randall, c’79, m’83, and Jane Rock, ’82. Minnesota resident Dayna Rubin graduated from Robbinsdale Armstrong High School and follows her sister, Danielle, h’08, to KU. Their father is David Rubin, c’79. Anne Salvato of Leawood graduated from Blue Valley North High School. Her mother is Sarah McArthur Salvato, d’81. John Sandridge of Kansas City graduated from Rockhurst High School. He is the son of Edward Sandridge, f’84.

Alexandra Schriner graduated from Lawrence Free State High School and joins her brother, Nathan, at KU. Their father is Daniel Schriner, d’80, g’81, and their mother is Sally Lee Hare-Schriner, c’80, g’05. Samantha Schueler graduated from Lawrence Free State High School and joins her sister, Sindra, at KU. They are the daughters of the late Daryl Scheuler, e’84, and Sidney McCleery Schueler-Platz. Nicholas Schulte of Wichita graduated from Kapaun Mount Carmel High School. His parents are Mark, j’84, and Kathryn Lee Schulte, c’88. Susan Schwartz graduated from Lawrence High School. Her parents are Jack, assoc., and Debbie Bunker Schwartz, n’80. Tyler Setter of Overland Park graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. He is the son of James, c’86, and Kelly Crume Setter, ’87. Hilary Sheridan of Shawnee graduated from Mill Valley High School and follows her brother, Adam, b’06, to KU. Their parents are Randy, c’75, m’78, and Mary Bruha Sheridan, h’78. Rebecca Sherman of Lenexa graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School and follows her sister, Maggie, c’07, d’07, to KU. Their parents are Stephen, j’72, and the late Mary Bredfeldt Sherman, p’75. Arkansas resident Jeffrey Siegler graduated from Fayetteville High School. His father is Michael Siegler, e’75. Jessica Sinclair graduated from Olathe Northwest High School. Her father is Randy Sinclair, c’81. Andrea Sitek graduated from Atchison High School. Her parents are Steven, PharmD’81, g’84, and Jerri Strimple Sitek, d’81, g’05. Eleanor Steer of Overland Park graduated from Blue Valley Northwest High School. Her parents are Jim, b’81, and Phyllis Thompson Steer, n’80, m’85. Rachel Strecker graduated from Ellinwood High School and follows her siblings, Jacob, d’06, and Nicklaus, to the Hill. They are the children of Monty, b’80, and Catherine Strecker, assoc.

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Minnesota resident Patrick Swanson graduated from White Bear Lake Area High School South. His father is David Swanson, b’72.

Kurtis Wamser of Henderson, Nev., graduated from Silverado High School and follows his brother, Kyle, c’08, to KU. Their father is Steve Wamser, c’72.

Sarah Terranova of Shawnee Mission graduated from Blue Valley North. She is the daughter of Paul Terranova, m’78, and Katherine Roby, PhD’89, m’90.

Leawood resident Emily Wellner graduated from Blue Valley North High School. She is the daughter of Dennis, a’73, and Julie Black Wellner, a’82, e’82, a’92.

Abby Thill graduated from Ellinwood High School. Her parents are Michael, ’90, and Ginger Woolf Thill, ’91.

Kelsey Whitaker graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School and follows her stepbrothers, John, ’86, and Paul, c’88, to KU. Her parents are Jack, g’63, and Clo Rutter Whitaker, c’76.

Joseph Thompson graduated from Salina High School and joins his brother, Scott, on the Hill. Their parents are Jeffrey, b’83, and Mary Diederich Thompson, d’83. Kyle Thrush of Arlington, Texas, graduated from James W. Martin High School. He is the son of Daniel, assoc., and Christina White Thrush, j’86. Prairie Village resident William Tschudy graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School and follows his sister, Elizabeth, c’08, and brother, Austin, to the Hill. Their parents are Scott, j’81, and Carolyn Bruce Tschudy, c’83. Michael Uloko of Leawood graduated from Blue Valley North High School. His father is Emmanuel Uloko, n’00, g’08.

Morgan Whiteman of Lenexa graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School. Her mother is Jyll Standiford Kafer, c’91. Kansas City resident Matthew Williams graduated from Tonganoxie High School. He is the son of Kimberly Wetzel-Williams, b’79, l’82. Jeffrey Winegardner of Overland Park graduated from Blue Valley Northwest and follows his sister, Laura, f’07, to the Hill. Their parents are Philip, b’75, and Patricia Kohlich Winegardner, ’76. Mark Wolf of Kansas City graduated from Saint Pius X High School. His mother is Martha Wolf, n’06.

Julia Valentine graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. Her mother is the late Jennifer Holt Valentine Bur, j’80, and her stepmother is Terri Gajewski Valentine, b’78.

Trenton Wright of Overland Park graduated from Blue Valley North High School. His father is J. Gardner Wright, c’83.

Clearwater High School graduate Katherine Van Allen joins her sister, Annie, on the Hill. Their father is John Van Allen, j’76.

Aubrey Young of Olathe graduated from Blue Valley Northwest High School. She is the daughter of Mark, ’83, and Shelley Smith Young, ’82.

Megan Waggy of Malvern, Pa., graduated from Great Valley High School. She is the daughter of Craig Waggy, b’81, g’82.

Dimitrios Zaharopoulos graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School. His mother is Julia Crain, PhD’01.

Kylie Waite graduated from Lawrence High School. Her parents are Kevin, p’85, PharmD’02, and Brenda Waite, ’86.

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Justin Zielke graduated from Wichita Heights High School. He is the son of Steven, m’87, and Carla Zielke, assoc.

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