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THE LAMPLIGHTER EFFECT
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THE POWER OF A POSITIVE EDUCATION AFRICAN ADVENTURE & SIMPLE PEACE IN ASSISI GRADUATES ON THE GO 2018-2019 | IMPACT REPORT
Our Mission Fall 2019 | The Lamplighter School
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2019-2020 SPIRIT AWARD LUNCHEON Friday, February 21, 2020 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Luncheon guests are invited to a Hootenanny at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate Lamplighter Spirit. Campus tours offered following the Luncheon. Each year, the Lamplighter Alumni Association presents the Spirit Award to an individual who exemplifies the qualities of a lifelong learner and is dedicated to supporting the mission of The Lamplighter School. This honor can be awarded to any member of the Lamplighter community who has made a lasting impact on generations of Lamplighter students. Look for an announcement of this year’s honoree coming soon!
Chief Advancement Officer Clayton Hollingsworth
Dedicated to igniting the
Art | Design Ana Bohanan, Creative Director
potential of each child,
Associate Editor Landy Fox, Communications Coordinator
Lamplighter engages children
Contributors Cindy Connolly, Shelly Gammieri, Taylor Cornell Good ’92, Jennifer Heiss
in the joy of learning through intellectual discovery in a creative, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
Contributing Photographer Larry Sengbush Photography Contact Us Send story ideas to Landy Fox lfox@thelamplighterschool.org Deadline for articles, photographs, and news for the Spring 2020 issue is February 1, 2020. Statement of Inclusion A community of varied voices will strengthen the education of Lamplighter students and enrich the lives of all of its members. Lamplighter will, therefore, strive for the lamps that we light to reflect the ever-changing community in which we reside. We value individuality and encourage all children to reach their potential, while respecting their similarities and differences. We are united in purpose and committed to working together to accomplish the mission of The Lamplighter School. Non-Discrimination Statement The Lamplighter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid program, athletic and other schooladministered programs, or the employment of staff.
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ALUMNI
SPIRIT
YOUR ENGAGEMENT COUNTS!
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Send an email to Advancement at advancement@thelamplighterschool.org
by February 1, 2020 to submit entries for the Alumni Now section of the Spring 2020 LampPost. Contact us any time to schedule a School visit.
Parents: If this issue is addressed to your son or daughter who no longer maintains a permanent residence in your home, please send us the correct address to the school address above or email it to advancement@thelamplighterschool.org
FEATURES
PARTNER PROFILE
Fall 2019
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BARNYARD BUZZ
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ALUMNI NOW
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IMPACT REPORT
Head Lines
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On Board
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The Lamplighter Effect
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Partner Profile
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Faculty & Staff Stories
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Barnyard Buzz
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Alumni Now
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In Memoriam
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Impact Report
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HEADLINES
We are excited about all that lies ahead and stand ready to meet 2020 with optimism and a steely determination to continue to provide the youngest learners with new opportunities to explore and discover.
Dear Members of the Lamplighter Community, Can you believe that we are just a few weeks away from 2020? Yes, it has been almost twenty years since Y2K when newscasters encouraged everyone to stock up on bottled water and batteries as we ushered in the new millennium. A lot has changed in the world and at Lamplighter over the years but the most important aspects of our School continue to endure and allow Lamplighter to thrive. Anyone who visits the campus for even a few minutes is able to observe a talented faculty and staff. Prospective families marvel at the way that teachers are able to personalize the learning experience for each student. Comments are often made about the curiosity of our students and their genuine interest in the world. In conversations with alumni about their experience as students, the common thread is the faculty and staff. Alumni recall with incredible fondness the teacher who helped them to untangle a difficult subject or strive to improve in one area or another. The relationship between teachers and alumni is authentic and is the glue that holds our community close. In his book, Big Potential, author and researcher Shawn Achor titles one chapter “Leading From Every Seat.” Achor states, “If we want Big Potential, we must inspire and enable others to lead from every seat.” Every member of the community is counted on to participate.
As we move closer toward the new year, we are proud of the history of our School and the impact that is made each day. There is respect for the long line of teachers, staff, and trustees who laid the groundwork for the school we have today. Throughout this issue of LampPost, you will see images of butterflies. The butterfly represents the pollination of new ideas through creativity, problem solving, and risk taking. Also, it describes The Lamplighter Effect which is the influence of our school culture on each person. The Lamplighter Effect also represents the commitment that we all have to continual learning and professional development. The explosion of new knowledge is breathtaking and is occurring at a rapid rate. Lamplighter teachers and staff step up to the challenge of staying current because we understand the impact of our mission as we educate our students for the future. In the pages of this LampPost you will read about the multiple ways that professional development informs instruction and allows the school to reach new heights. We are excited about all that lies ahead and stand ready to meet 2020 with optimism and a steely determination to continue to provide the youngest learners with new opportunities for exploration and discovery. Sincerely,
Joan Buchanan Hill, Ed.D. Catherine M. Rose Head of School
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ONBOARD 2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES & LIFE TRUSTEES OFFICERS Linda Hodgson, Chair Doug MacMahon, Vice Chair Margaret Johansen Hirsch ’89, Secretary Bill Payne, Treasurer
Dear Lamplighter Community, On behalf of the Board of Trustees, please accept our most sincere thanks and appreciation for your support. The generosity demonstrated this year is once again a wonderful reflection of the character and enthusiasm of the Lamplighter community. As fall flies by, it seems a good time to revisit the three broad threads of the Lamplighter 2018 Strategic Plan: Enhancing, Strengthening, and Illuminating the Lamplighter Experience.
ENHANCE LEARNING THROUGH PROGRAM AND ENVIRONMENT STRENGTHEN OUR EXPERTISE AND LEADERSHIP ILLUMINATE THE LAMPLIGHTER EXPERIENCE
These strategic initiatives will guide Lamplighter’s ongoing efforts to drive for innovation and will help propel Lamplighter toward an even brighter future while effectively carrying out its mission and adhering to its core commitments. Thank you all for your contribution to the collaborative effort that formed the backbone of this Strategic Plan and for your continuing guidance and insight to continue the conversation as we move forward with implementation.
In Lamplighter Spirit,
Linda Hodgson Board Chair
TRUSTEES John Ansbach Kelvin Baggett, M.D. Flauren Fagadau Bender ’90 David Beran Sarah Schoellkopf Bloom ’77 Allison Bovard Steven Clark, M.D. ’88 Mandy Dake Joe Eastin T.J. Frank ’93, Alumni Association President Jenney Gillikin Meg Graves John Grimes Bob Krakow Hamilton Lee Liza Lee Jed Morse ’82 Margaret Morse, LPA President Kristin Rees Gowri Sharma Margaret Flanagan Solomon ’77 Bobby Sussman Jean-Louis Trochu Pamela Wills-Ward Andy Yung LIFE TRUSTEES Stuart Bumpas Mary McDermott Cook David Corrigan ’68 Mike Dodge Neil Foote Judy Gass Charles Ginsburg, M.D. Rolf R. Haberecht Marietta Johnson Jack Klein Carol Levy David Miller Jennifer Mosle Barbara Nichols Karen Sheinberg Pollock ’76 Margaret Jonsson Rogers Barney Young
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New Trustees On Board
David Beran
David Beran is the owner of Beran, PLLC, a Dallasbased boutique law practice providing general counsel and compliance services for wealth management and investment advisory firms. He began his career at two large international law firms, first as a commercial litigation trial attorney followed by four years as a transactional attorney focused on financial services, debt work, and mergers and acquisitions. David serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law and volunteers as a brand ambassador for a local North Texas independent radio station. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University and the University of Arkansas School of Law, summa cum laude. Prior to becoming a Trustee, David was involved in the development of Lamplighter’s 2018 Strategic Plan. David and his wife, Lindsey, live in Dallas with their three children, Blythe Beran ’20, Blair Beran ’22, and Winston Beran ’24.
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Sarah Schoellkopf Bloom ’77
Sarah Schoellkopf Bloom ’77 has served in an advisory capacity to the Lamplighter Building & Grounds Committee in the area of interior design/aesthetics for a number of years prior to joining the Board of Trustees in May 2019. Her community engagement activities and organizational involvement range from learning differences and mental health to education and the arts. She has a B.A. from Denison University and an A.A.S. from Parsons School of Design - The New School. Sarah is married and has two children who are also Lamplighter alumni, Dulany Bloom ’13 and Oliver Bloom ’15.
Margaret Morse
2019-2020 LPA President
Margaret Morse has been involved in the Lamplighter Parents’ Association for the past three years, serving as VP of Carnival, Cultural Awareness Chair, and on the International Night Committee. Professionally, Margaret is trained as a psychologist and has worked with families at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Salesmanship Youth and Family Center (now Momentous Institute), and The Hockaday School. While at Hockaday, Margaret served as the Upper School Counselor for eight years, working individually with day and boarding students and their families to provide support during times of need. During spring 2016, Margaret chose to pursue a new challenge and follow her passion for real estate and house remodeling. Margaret and her husband, Jed Morse ’82, are the parents of Lamplighter alumnus Sam Morse ’19 and current student Meg Morse ’22.
Margaret Flanagan Solomon ’77
Margaret Flanagan Solomon ’77 is a Lamplighter alumna, currently serving on the Strategic Plan Implementation Committee. She holds a B.A. in Art History from Stanford University and an M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance from The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Known in Dallas as a leader in commercial real estate, Margaret is actively involved on The Hockaday School Alumnae Board and serves Stanford University’s admissions department by conducting admission candidate interviews. She is married to Glenn and mother to three children, Lamplighter alumni, Barrow Solomon ’16, Greta Solomon ’18, and current student Griffin Solomon ’22.
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Retiring Trustees Lamplighter is deeply grateful to our Trustees who give their time and talents to lead our School. The following Trustees concluded their service on May 31, 2019, after many years of hard work and dedication to Lamplighter.
Sarah Weinberg
Sarah Weinberg served on the Lamplighter Board of Trustees for a total of 10 years, from 2009–2019. During her second year as a Trustee, Sarah became a Board Officer, as Treasurer and Chair of the Investment Committee, while also serving as part of the Head of School Search Committee which brought Dr. Joan Buchanan Hill to Lamplighter. She continued as Treasurer for three years, also serving as Chair of the Finance Committee. Her leadership on the Board expanded to Chair of the Governance Committee from 20132015, Vice Chair from 2015-2016, and ultimately Board Chair from 2016-2018. During the 2018-2019 school year, Sarah extended her Trustee service to continue as part of the Executive Committee. Throughout her years of service, Sarah served on every board committee including Advancement, Audit, Employee Benefits, Head Support & Evaluation, and Strategic Initiatives, in addition to her roles as Chair of the Finance, Investment, and Governance committees. Sarah now works as Director of Strategic Initiatives for Lamplighter partner, United to Learn. She and her husband John are the parents of three Lamplighter alumni: Sloane Castleman ’08, Shea Castleman ’11, and John Weinberg ’17.
Anurag Jain
Anurag Jain began his service as a Lamplighter Trustee in May 2013 after serving on the Strategic Initiatives Committee during the 2012–2013 school year. Anurag was part of the 16-member committee that created the 2012–2017 Strategic Plan: Lighting Our Path. Throughout his tenure as a Lamplighter Trustee, Anurag served on the Strategic Planning Committee for four years and later served on the Finance and Audit Committees. Through the Igniting Young Minds for a Lifetime of Learning campaign, his family named the Jain Family Teaching Porch demonstrating their long-term commitment to Lamplighter. Anurag now serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the North Texas Food Bank. He and his wife Gunjan are the parents of Lamplighter alumna Ananya Jain ’16 and current Lamplighter Senior Aashna Jain ’20.
Shonn Brown
Shonn Brown became a Lamplighter Trustee in May 2013 after serving on the Strategic Initiatives Committee during the 20122013 school year. Shonn was part of a 16-member committee that created the 2012–2017 Strategic Plan: Lighting Our Path. During all six years of her service as a Trustee, Shonn was a member of the Governance Committee, lending her legal expertise and vast experience as a Board member across many nonprofit organizations throughout Dallas to review policies and cultivate new Trustees for the School. In addition, Shonn also served on the Board Executive Committee for two years from 2016–2018. Shonn and her husband Clarence are the parents of three Lamplighter alumni: Evan Brown ’13, Ryan Brown ’16, and Lily Brown ’18. LAMPPOST
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The Lamplighter Effect Make an impact today and tomorrow! One year ago, The Lamplighter School reached its 65th anniversary. With this achievement, the School celebrated a rich history of program development, campus enhancements, and established traditions. Many key milestones were made possible through the years by the pioneering vision of Lamplighter founders Natalie Murray and Marieta “Sandy” Swain, as well as the continued support of countless leaders including faculty, staff, parents, Trustees, students, alumni, and alumni parents, who believed in the mission of the School and its potential. Through visionary ideas and dedicated follow through, Lamplighter has created an environment that engages children in the joy of learning through intellectual discovery in a creative, inclusive, and collaborative environment. This year marks the 50th year of the School’s Inwood Road campus. We celebrate the many aspects of our program and community happening throughout Lamplighter which impact students today and in the future. The butterfly effect is widely known as the idea that a small change can make bigger changes happen. At our School, we recognize this concept as The Lamplighter Effect, in which small changes are happening every day, making an impact not only in the present, but for many generations to come.
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Here are a few ways in which Providing an extensive outdoor educational environment, while in the heart of the city, which cultivates student enthusiasm and curiosity in the world around them.
Continuing our work with educational and strategic partnerships with Dallas Arboretum, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Southern Methodist University, and United to Learn.
Strengthening our expertise and leadership through enriching the faculty and staff’s teaching and learning framework to advance student learning.
The Lamplighter Effect is happening this year:
“ Each one of us is
like that butterfly
and each tiny move toward a more
positive mindset
Implementing the SEED [Seeking Educational Equity through Diversity] program with students and parents to directly teach paths that lead to interest in, respect for, and acceptance of differences in race, culture, religion, gender, family composition, and socioeconomics.
can send ripples of positivity through
our organizations, our families, and
our communities.” – Shawn Achor
Through the continued support of parents, alumni, Trustees, faculty, and staff, together we can help ensure that Lamplighter students receive an educational foundation that inspires the love of learning for a lifetime.
Welcoming world-renowned scholars, authors, paleontologists, astronauts, and artists to inspire intellectual discoveries in a creative, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
THE POWER OF A POSITIVE EDUCATION How Happiness Fuels Greater Success and Well-Being
DOLORES EVANS SPEAKER SERIES WELCOMES SHAWN ACHOR This fall, The Lamplighter School presented an evening
but can change if we create sustainable habits, such as
The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential and one of the
levels of happiness.”
with Shawn Achor, New York Times best-selling author of
world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness
positive journaling, altruism, and humor, that impact our
and success. Achor served as the 2019-2020 speaker in the
During the event, guests were invited to engage in a quick,
brings nationally and internationally renowned speakers to
smiling at one another for seven seconds. The goal was for one
long-running Dolores Evans Speaker series, a program that campus for the benefit of area parents and educators. For the first time in its 18-year history, the series welcomed a Lamplighter parent as the featured presenter.
Established in 2001, the Dolores Evans Speaker Series is
a unique educational program that Lamplighter offers to
its parents, faculty, and staff, as well as the broader Dallas
community. This year’s event took place on November 11, an unseasonably chilly evening, which still drew more than 400 guests who braved the cold to take part in this opportunity to learn and connect with the community.
Dr. Joan Buchanan Hill, Catherine M. Rose Head of School, kicked off the event by introducing honorary guest,
Dolores Evans, whose 34-year service to Lamplighter led
to the establishment of the named speaker series upon her retirement from the School. Next, Dr. Hill introduced the
evening’s featured speaker, Shawn Achor. Achor’s expertise in happiness research, along with his vast experience and
accomplishments, made him the perfect speaker for this year. Achor began his presentation by sharing that his “research about happiness validates what his family has started to
experience with his son at Lamplighter,” since joining the
School’s community this year. This research emphasizes the significance of community and connectedness as it relates to an individual’s happiness.
Achor’s presentation touched on highlights from his TED Talk,
which focused on how individual habits affect happiness levels
and therefore impact business and educational outcomes. The research, infused with many humorous anecdotes, states that “happiness is not a result of our genes and our environment,
fun partner experiment. Participants paired up and took turns partner to hold a straight, emotionless face, while the other
partner smiled warmly into their eyes. Not surprisingly, 80-85% of people cannot help but smile back. Achor noted that this
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If you deepen somebody’s optimism, gratitude, or social connection, every success rate rises dramatically for that individual.
experiment has been conducted widely across more than 50 countries, and the results are consistently the same: happiness is extraordinarily contagious! Achor built upon this experiment by discussing the ways that our brains process information, emphasizing that “we don’t
process the world, we co-process the world,” adding that we have so much more happiness potential when we bring others into our own pursuit of happiness.
Shawn Achor with Dolores Evans
Achor went on to share research discovered in the course of writing his most recent book, Big Potential. His latest research findings
expand upon the idea of happiness, recognizing that “happiness
cannot be a self-help idea,” underscoring the importance of including others in our ability to face and overcome challenges. His research
is supported by a study at Google, known as Project Aristotle, which found that social cohesion was the only predictor of the success
of a team. Individual strengths or traits of team members are not
predictive of a team’s success; however, a team’s potential is driven by how well the team members work cohesively as a unit.
The presentation concluded with advice for the audience about how
small changes in our lives can have a significant impact on our levels of happiness. Achor reinforced the concept of practicing gratitude, sharing ways that we can each take part in building and spreading
happiness within our community. He suggested beginning each day with a two-minute positive email or text to a friend or colleague
praising or thanking them. If we follow this routine for 21 consecutive days, our social connection score will rise to the top 20% of people worldwide. Ultimately, social connection is the greatest predictor of long-term levels of happiness. Following the event, one
Lamplighter parent remarked, “Attending the presentation with Shawn Achor has inspired me to instill a sense of positivity and gratitude in my son and daughter.”
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The Lamplighter Green Team is a group of 16 faculty and staff members, parent representatives, and one student
representative dedicated to preserving our environment,
the planet, and our future. The Green Team’s mission is to raise awareness of our present consumption, educate our community about the growing environmental challenges
facing our Earth, and inspire all members to take action to reduce our collective and individual carbon footprints.
GREEN TEAM & LPA PARTNERSHIP
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
Each May, the Lamplighter community participates in a gently used book drive to support students and families in need. The annual book drive is held in conjunction with the Erik Jonsson Media Center Book Fair, which provides Lamplighter families the opportunity to shop for summer reading materials right on the School’s campus. This past spring, this traditional community event launched as a partnership between the Lamplighter Green Team and the Community Outreach Committee of the Lamplighter Parents’ Association (LPA) to better serve organizations in need and build upon Lamplighter’s commitment to green practices.
green practices as part of the Lamplighter Green Team’s mission. Early this fall, Lamplighter launched a communitywide Halloween costume drive to support Family Gateway, a nonprofit organization providing support services to families affected by homelessness. The inaugural costume drive yielded 426 costumes for homeless children as they prepared to celebrate Halloween. Lamplighter Seniors contributed to the effort by sorting and categorizing costumes in preparation for delivery to Family Gateway.
The LPA Community Outreach Committee organizes and executes several community outreach projects throughout the year, connecting the Lamplighter community with the needs of the local Dallas community. By joining forces with the Green Team, the LPA has been able to develop new ways to support schools and nonprofits locally and out-of-state. As a result of the partnership between the two organizations, the Lamplighter community donated 1,478 books (862 paperbacks and 616 hardcover/board books) to two local organizations – Genesis Women’s Shelter and Denton County Friends of the Family – as well as Big Pine Academy, an elementary school in Florida rebuilding after significant damage caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The newly formed partnership of the Lamplighter Green Team and the LPA Community Outreach Committee continued into the current school year with new initiatives that promote the mission and goals of each organization. The LPA Community Outreach Committee, led by Lamplighter parent and alumna Liz Cullum Helfrich ’90 and Lamplighter parent Natalie Johnson, continued efforts to support nonprofits while reinforcing 12
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The Halloween costume drive is a new initiative this year which builds upon an ongoing relationship between Lamplighter and Family Gateway. Each year, Lamplighter third and fourth grade students prepare meals and snack bags for children supported by Family Gateway. To enhance the learning opportunity, a representative from Family Gateway visits the Lamplighter campus in advance to share information about the shelter and the services that it provides for local families affected by homelessness. This year’s Halloween costume drive offered a new way for the Lamplighter community to support families served by the organization through a program that is relatable for Lamplighter’s youngest learners in Pre-K through fourth grade. Dr. Joan Buchanan Hill, Catherine M. Rose Head of School, noted, “Our School Halloween costume drive demonstrated support for Family Gateway in a major way. We were pleased to announce the collection of 426 costumes that were delivered just in time for children of all ages to be dressed and ready for a Halloween filled with festivities.” Once all donated costumes were collected, Lamplighter fourth grade students worked together to sort and categorize the items to facilitate distribution at Family Gateway. The Senior class enjoyed collaborating in small groups and providing
PARTNERPROFILE The Community Outreach Committee of the Lamplighter Parents’ Association, in partnership with the Lamplighter Green Team, led the way with the mission of ensuring that children at Family Gateway had a costume for the special day. – Dr. Joan Buchanan Hill, Catherine M. Rose Head of School
hands-on support for this project. One student remarked, “when I was younger I loved Frozen, but now that I’m older, I want to share my Elsa and Anna costumes with children who don’t have anything to wear on Halloween.” The partnership between the Lamplighter Green Team and the LPA Community Outreach Committee continues throughout the 2019-2020 school year with more initiatives planned to support nonprofit organizations. During November, these organizations sponsored a drive for Project Warm Us, a local nonprofit that supports the homeless and shelterless during the colder months, by collecting coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and blankets. Upcoming drives during the second semester include a canned food drive in May, a cereal drive in conjunction with Muffins with Moms, as well as the annual book drive in May.
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MATTINGLY FUND FOR EXCELLENCE Each year, Lamplighter faculty and staff members are invited to apply for the Mattingly Fund for Excellence in Education. Interested applicants submit proposals of experiences that allow them to grow personally and professionally. The proposals are reviewed and selected by a committee, which includes former recipients of the Mattingly Fund, as well as faculty and staff representatives from all divisions. The Mattingly Fund was established in 2000 and honors former Lamplighter Head of School, Pat Mattingly, an advocate for lifelong learning. The 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 recipients of the Mattingly Fund, Fourth Grade Math Teacher Jo Davenport and Music Teacher Natalie Bittner pursued their experiences of lifelong learning during the summer 2019. See how these experiences made an impact on their quest for personal and professional growth.
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” – Marcus Garvey
AFRICAN ADVENTURE by Jo Davenport, Fourth Grade Teacher
In school, history was always one of my least favorite subjects; I never saw the value of reading textbooks that told jaded stories from the winner’s perspective. It wasn’t until 2012, when PBS aired the show Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr., that I found a love for history. I realized that history wasn’t just wars, rulers, and politics. History could be much more personal; it could be individual, and that made me very excited. It was then that I noticed an intrinsic yearning to find my family, my people, my heritage, my culture. Marcus Garvey once said, “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” I had always felt like that tree. Thanks to Pat Mattingly and the Mattingly Fund for Excellence in Education, I was able to trace both of my grandmothers’ lineages back to African tribes through a company called African Ancestry. I also found out that my paternal grandfather’s lineage traces back to Spain and Portugal. I was astonished to find out that I am one-quarter European. The Mattingly Fund also afforded me the opportunity to travel to Africa this summer. For a month, between June and July, I traveled the east coast of Africa, visiting five countries: Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. I traveled alone, stopping in Switzerland before meeting up with my tour group in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. My tour was adventurous and totally outside of my comfort zone. It was my first time traveling alone internationally and my first time being away from my family for a month. Also, I signed up for camping accommodations which was truly eye-opening for someone who had never pitched a tent before. This summer, I learned so much about different cultures and met so many wonderful people. And although none of them were blood relatives, I felt very connected to them, to the land, to the traditions, and to the culture. This experience taught me that although we are all very different beings, at the core we are all the same, and kindness and love are universal languages. That is a skill I try to share the importance of with my students every day. I am so thankful to Pat Mattingly and the committee for making all of this possible. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to be able to work at a school that encourages personal growth in its teachers and staff. In summary, my trip to Africa was one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences I have ever had. As film director James A. Williams once said about his travels to Africa, “You love the African part of yourself, but you are so thankful that you are American.”
FACULTY& FACULTY &STAFF STAFFSTORIES
SIMPLE PEACE by Natalie Bittner, Music Teacher
A quote by St. Francis of Assisi states, “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” These were the words that I wrote on my application for the Mattingly Fund for Excellence in Education. These words later traveled with me to Assisi, Italy, when I attended the Simple Peace Meditation and Yoga Retreat. I chose to attend this retreat for the reason many of us would if we had the opportunity: I wanted to learn how to better calm my mind and body in this chaotic world we live in. I chose this special place because of the name, Simple Peace. I wasn’t looking for a meditation retreat that was posh or exciting, but rather a place where I’d be taken back into simplicity, and boy, did I find it. This was a five-day retreat consisting of 15 people from 10 different countries. Each one was there for their own different reason, but we all came with a common goal: to help us start on the path of inner peace.
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – St. Francis of Assisi
At this retreat, we meditated for eight hours a day. These meditation sessions took place in different locations, as we followed the life of St. Francis, a friar from the 1100s. From his birthplace to the location where he is buried, every meditation place was surreal. I never knew I could fall in love with silence, but even more, I didn’t realize that this tiny, simple town would lead me to the peace I was yearning for. I meditated in the barn where St. Francis was born, in open fields, in churches, and even in the caves that St. Francis built with his brothers on Mount Subasio. Every place was simple and humble, yet powerful and profound. As a result, I experienced a greater sense of calm, healing, and peace everywhere I went. A peace that is indescribable. I am so grateful for this experience that was gifted to me. I not only came back with the tools to use for my meditation practices on a daily basis, but I also came back with memories that will last me a lifetime. Thank you, Pat Mattingly, for this priceless gift. I am so fortunate to have been chosen for this award. I went to Assisi to start what was necessary, in order to do what was possible, and am now seeing myself do the impossible. My life has been forever changed.
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BILL WETSEL SUPER FUNDRAISER Accounting Specialist Bill Wetsel joined the Business Office of The Lamplighter School in 2017 after spending more than eight years working at nonprofit organizations including Big Thought and SPCA of Texas. Yet his dedication to nonprofits extends well beyond the workplace. For the past 14 years, Wetsel has been active with Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure events throughout the country. Since 2006, he has completed 16 events as a walker, three events as a crew member, and most recently, one event as a youth mentor.
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Susan G. Komen 3-Day events are organized walks of 60 miles over three days, raising funds to help end breast cancer. Walkers are required to raise a minimum of $2,300 each, representing a challenge, but not a challenge as hard as breast cancer. Since 2003, Komen 3-Day events have involved more than 500,000 participants and raised more than $848 million to fight breast cancer. Wetsel’s involvement in this cause began in 2006 when a group of his then co-workers at a home-building company recruited him to join their Komen 3-Day team, Grand Beginnings. He accepted the challenge, raised $2,760.50 for breast cancer support programs and research, and participated in the Dallas Komen 3-Day event. For the next nine years, Wetsel continued his involvement in the organization and completed nine more events in cities including Cleveland, Washington, D.C., Boston, and Dallas. Training for a 60-mile walk over three days is significant and usually begins six months in advance. Wetsel is dedicated to following the Komen training calendar, which helps participants strengthen their legs for the physical challenge and condition their feet to avoid blisters. The training schedule calls for three-mile walks twice during weekdays, plus extended walks on the weekends, building up to 18 miles as the event date approaches. Wetsel notes that the most challenging training involves the “18-15” which is an 18-mile walk on a Saturday followed by a 15-mile walk on a Sunday. With the camaraderie of his local team members, the training regimen becomes much more encouraging and enjoyable. In order to meet the fundraising requirement for each 3-Day event, Wetsel has taken part in a variety of efforts through the years including bake sales, car washes, and garage sales. Other fundraising efforts have involved partnerships with local restaurants, selling t-shirts and beads at events, sending out solicitation letters, and seeking matching funds from businesses. In order to generate enthusiasm for a restaurant partnership, Wetsel recalls dressing up in pink and hanging out at Norma’s Café, a Dallas institution for Texas home cooking, which donated 10% of their sales to his Komen 3-Day team. In 2013, after many years of participation in the Komen 3-Day events, Wetsel and his Austin-based daughter formed their own team, Pink Phoenix. The significance of the team name came from the idea that “when you learn you have breast cancer, you just crater, but you eventually rise up out of the flames and soar like the Phoenix.”
FACULTY&STAFFSTORIES SPARKING INNOVATIVE IDEAS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Lamplighter Teachers Present at National Technology Conference
Katie Ruggeri Nelson ’94 and Jessica Varela
Bill Wetsel (back row left) with 2019 Youth Corp Team
Then, in 2016, Wetsel achieved another key milestone by surpassing the $20,000 fundraising mark, becoming a Komen Super Fundraiser. By earning this classification, Komen now covers his travel expenses for out of town events. This achievement enabled Wetsel to take part in Komen 3-Day events twice in San Diego and once in Boston. In 2018, Wetsel was recruited to join another team, Angels for the Cure. That same year, he was part of yet another major milestone when the team surpassed the $1 million mark and earned a place on the Komen Wall of Fame for fundraising.
“We are all there for one cause and one cause only . . . to kick breast cancer to the curb!” This fall, Wetsel expanded his involvement in this extraordinary event by serving as part of the Youth Corps. In this role, he served as one of four leaders to a team of 16 kids, ages 10-16, who participated in the Dallas 3-Day event from November 1-3. This honorary position involved interviewing and selecting youth for this team, advising them on fundraising efforts, and coaching them through the physical challenge of the 60-mile walk. Although Wetsel’s journey with the Komen 3-Day events did not begin, as many do, with the diagnosis or death of a close family member, his ongoing participation throughout the past 14 years has remained strong and steadfast. He refers to team members and friends that he’s met over the years as his “Pink Family,” noting that he may only see them one or two times a year, but they remain the best of friends. “We don’t care about skin color, race, gender, or political affiliation . . . we are all there for one cause and one cause only . . . to kick breast cancer to the curb!”
Academic Technology Coordinator Katie Ruggeri Nelson ’94 has represented Lamplighter at numerous national
conferences over the past five years, serving as a presenter on the topic of Coding with Pre-Readers. Nelson developed a coding program that has been successful in teaching the basics of coding to our School’s youngest learners. This
summer, she represented Lamplighter yet again at the 2019 Elementary Technology Conference in Galveston, Texas.
Her presentation shares ways that teachers can integrate
technology into the classroom and effectively enhance math, storytelling, and literacy development while encouraging younger students to develop problem-solving skills.
Jessica Varela, First Grade Teacher, also served as a presenter at the 2019 Elementary Technology Conference in Galveston. Varela presented on the topic of Makerspace and Design
Thinking in the Primary Classroom, guiding educators through several approaches that introduce children to “making” in tangible and successful ways. Varela is passionate about
maker-based education and design thinking, where students guide their own learning experiences. Varela has previously served as a conference presenter for the Association of
Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS) and the
Lausanne Learning Institute (LLI) on Lamplighter’s tinkering curriculum and the value of school partnerships in creating
new classroom experiences and project-based learning units for students.
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FACULTY REPRESENT LAMPLIGHTER AT LITERACY INSTITUTES
Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Columbia University This past summer, Lamplighter sent four faculty members to New York City to attend five-day literacy institutes at Teachers College at Columbia University. This world-renowned program, founded by Lucy Calkins, has supported literacy training for more than 170,000 teachers in its 30-plus year history. The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP) reviews and accepts applications for summer and winter institutes to offer teachers the unique opportunity to learn directly from Lucy Calkins and her team of educators. Lamplighter continued its ongoing presence at these signature programs by sending three Kindergarten teachers and one second grade teacher to institutes during summer 2019. Lamplighter congratulates these faculty members on their acceptances to TCRWP institutes and welcomes new energy and enthusiasm for literacy applications and ideas in the classrooms.
Attending the TCRWP Phonics Conference was very enlightening and motivating. I specifically loved collaborating with other teachers around the world about their ideas of implementing the Lucy Calkins Phonics Program into our established literacy curriculums. I feel so grateful to be part of a community that supports and encourages faculty and staff to further develop our skills and techniques. Natalie Chavez Kindergarten Teacher
I had the opportunity to attend a TCRWP Phonics Institute in May, as well as an online course later in the summer. I learned directly from the educators who created the Lucy Calkins Phonics Program that we are implementing at Lamplighter. I received valuable information and resources I was able to bring back and share with fellow Lamplighter teachers. Professors shared research that taught me more about how to best support the readers in my classroom. These institutes have been the most informative, challenging, and rewarding professional development opportunities. I know that when I participate in a Columbia University TCRWP program, I will learn a great deal, and it will directly impact my teaching. Megan Dini Second Grade Teacher
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The Reading Institute is a wonderful collaboration of teachers from all around the world. I learned how to implement the Lucy Calkins Reading Program in a much more fun and engaging way with my students at Lamplighter. Gabriela Saldana Parkes Kindergarten Teacher
Teachers from around the world attend this conference to further develop their knowledge on how to effectively teach children how to write. I learned so many ways to make writing more exciting and how to help children become confident writers! Bianca Reyna Kindergarten Teacher
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Many current faculty and staff members at Lamplighter are alumni of TCRWP programs. Lamplighter’s ongoing
presence at these institutes continues to provide critical training for our School’s literacy program, as well as valuable professional development and networking opportunities for our teachers.
Lamplighter Faculty and Staff Alumni of
Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP) at Columbia University: Amy Brown ’78
Vicki Raney
Kaitlin Ebner
Shayna Starr
Olivia Claiborn Caroline Finnegan June Landry
Judith Mullens
Savannah Seifert Poston ’03 Jody Stout
Becky Walker
L–R: Vicki Raney, Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning-Lower School; Dr. Joan Buchanan Hill, Catherine M. Rose Head of School; Trey Angel, Chief Financial Officer; Judith Mullens, Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning-Early Childhood; Clayton Hollingsworth, Chief Advancement Officer; Jacquelyn Wilcox, Interim Director of Admission and Placement; Marynell Murphy, Chief Operations Officer
UNDERSTANDING PROBLEM SOLVING THROUGH ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS NAIS School Leadership Institute
RICE UNIVERSITY sponsors a literacy
program for early literacy training at the
Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Early Childhood teachers Carrie Bays and Cheryl Shulman have taken part in these early literacy training programs.
NOTABLE FALL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Linda Cauley and Eva McKee at the 2019 Texas Association for Environmental Education Conference Fidelma Titus at ISAS New Teachers’ Institute Leslie Bledsoe, Anita Orozco, and Jordan Palefsky at the 2019 Diversity Conference Rachel Schumann at Scottish Rite’s Dyslexia A-Z training Cheryl Shulman at Communication Foundation: Building Blocks for Lifelong Literacy
Over the summer, all seven members of The Lamplighter School leadership team attended the School Leadership Institute hosted by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). The four-day institute took place in Potomac, Maryland, and offered current and aspiring school leaders an in-depth residential program focused on cultivating an individualized professional development strategy based on personal strengths and areas for improvement. Prior to the institute, participants completed a personal leadership assessment to come prepared with knowledge which could be applied to case studies and small group discussions, with the end goal of creating a plan of action for taking key learnings back to our School. Members of the Leadership Team came away inspired with new ideas and a greater awareness of how to solve complex problems through improved communication. Lamplighter’s leadership team extended this learning opportunity to all members of the faculty and staff during back-to-school week in August. All Lamplighter employees participated in a communications self-assessment exercise to identify personal communication styles. Employees shared results with their departments to help raise awareness of individual styles, which sparked discussions about how team members can best work together. The collaborative session offered ways to engage in strategic conversations which helped raise awareness about ways team members can optimize results in their departments and in teaching and learning.
Judith Mullens at Rice University’s Pre-K Programming LAMPPOST
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what’s in your lunch box?
The Lamplighter School welcomed nine new faculty and staff members to our team of dedicated professionals. Learn more about our new faces on campus: what they like to read, what they love about Lamplighter, and what’s inside their lunch boxes!
Sarah Andrews Lower School Alternate and Kindergarten Assistant
Sarah recently graduated from Baylor University with a Master’s in Museum Studies and is excited to be living in Dallas. When she is not teaching, Sarah enjoys reading, cooking, and hanging out with her husband, Tom, and their cat, Little Cat. Favorite book: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, and Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery Peek inside my lunch box: I love bringing veggie-packed lunches to school! Salads and hummus are usually in my lunch box, but I always bring a bit of chocolate to enjoy in the middle of the day. Best thing about Lamplighter: The people – the Lamplighter community really feels like a family, and I’ve loved getting to know faculty, staff, and students. They make every day fun and enjoyable!
Trey Angel Chief Financial Officer
Trey joined Lamplighter after working for 19 years as the Director of Finance and Administration for Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church. His background prior to that was in banking, primarily in areas of credit administration. Trey earned a Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2001. He is married to Nicole and has one son, Chase. Despite being a native of Dallas, Trey is an avid supporter of the Chicago Cubs and Arsenal of the English Premier League. Favorite book: If I Never Get Back: A Novel by Darryl Brock Peek inside my lunch box: Turkey and swiss with brown mustard, pretzels, and an applesauce. It’s always turkey and swiss with brown mustard, pretzels and an applesauce. Best thing about Lamplighter: The people I get to work with – all are friendly and patient with the new guy.
Lizzie Bumpas Art Teacher
Lizzie was born and raised in Dallas and graduated from Parish Episcopal School. She earned a Master’s in Education with certification from Southern Methodist University. Most recently, Lizzie taught K-8 art at Christ the King Catholic School. Lizzie and her Lamplighter alumnus husband, Joe Bumpus ’97, enjoy trying new restaurants, tending to their vegetable garden, and loving on their dachshund/lab mix, Margot. Lizzie also enjoys painting, spending time with her family and friends, and watching a good British mystery show. Favorite book: I love children’s books and reading them to my students. Norman the Doorman by Don Freeman has remained my absolute favorite ever since I was a little girl. Peek inside my lunch box: Usually leftovers! Best thing about Lamplighter: The people. I am absolutely taken aback by how kind, welcoming, collaborative, and supportive everyone is. The students have also been wonderful to work with. I look forward to coming to school every day and learning something new. I’m so excited to be a part of such an amazing community and can’t wait for what the future holds.
Michelle Chein Kindergarten Assistant
Michelle recently moved to Dallas from Connecticut where she worked as a reading specialist. Throughout her career in education, she served as an elementary teacher, staff development leader, graduate school instructor, and literacy coordinator. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to experience the joy of learning at Lamplighter as a Kindergarten Assistant. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time outdoors with her husband and two children. Favorite book: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr; Proust and the Squid by Maryanne Wolf; Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Peek inside my lunch box: Dark chocolate! Best thing about Lamplighter: Lamplighter lives its mission every day by recognizing that among other things, play is a critical component of joyful learning and a vital part of a healthy childhood experience.
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Sam Galbraith Kindergarten Assistant
Sam graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in education, which took him from a resource center in Tucson, Arizona, to Lamplighter in Dallas. He enjoys the outdoors, volunteering with children, and volunteering with animals. Sam is currently pursuing a Master’s in Special Education – Applied Behavioral Analysis. Favorite book: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card Peek inside my lunch box: A sandwich and something sweet Best thing about Lamplighter: The people!
Monica Green Controller
Monica is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and recently joined Lamplighter from KPMG where she served in the firm’s audit practice. She has experience auditing both private and public entities in a wide variety of industries including oil and gas, food service, and retail. She is very excited to transition her skills to the nonprofit sector at Lamplighter. When not at work, Monica enjoys staying active by training for half marathons, indoor cycling, and playing golf with her husband, Taylor. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends and enjoying dessert whenever possible because she lives by the motto that life is all about balance. Favorite book: All These Beautiful Strangers by Elizabeth Klehfoth Peek inside my lunch box: Leftovers! Or sometimes I’ll mix it up with a classic PBJ. Best thing about Lamplighter: Everyone at Lamplighter is so friendly and welcoming, and the community is so tight-knit and supportive. I also love having the opportunity to interact with the kids when I can and visiting with the animals outside on a break!
Helen Skalniak Administrative Assistant
Helen brings a broad educational perspective to Lamplighter as a former substitute teacher, teacher’s aide, and school board member, working all over the world. She had the great privilege of working at the National Geographic Society for 11 years, and most recently worked at the Episcopal School of Dallas. Helen is an Army brat who married a Marine. She and her husband, Phil, have been married for 25 years and have three adult children. Favorite book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Peek inside my lunch box: Leftovers of any kind! In a family of six children, we always had leftovers. I have loved them since I was a little girl. Best thing about Lamplighter: The community support from everyone: the security personnel, our wonderful Facilities crew, Dr. Hill, Marynell, the faculty, everyone involved in this wonderful and special place of learning and discovery!
Denean Smith Human Resources Coordinator
Prior to joining Lamplighter, Denean worked as the Human Resources Generalist at Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity as well as a small HR consulting firm. Away from work, she spends her time in the role of “Volleyball Mom” cheering for her daughter at volleyball games. She also enjoys spending time with friends and extended family within her beloved sorority, Zeta Phi Beta. Favorite book: I don’t have a favorite book, but one of my favorite movies is Guardians of the Galaxy. I love that movie. It cracks me up no matter how many times I watch it! Peek inside my lunch box: Leftovers with something sweet Best thing about Lamplighter: The kindness that everyone has shown.
Kendall Tucker ’02 Transitional First Grade Assistant
Kendall is a proud Lamplighter alumna and is so excited to be able to return to work at one of her favorite places in the world. She graduated from University of North Texas and taught Pre-K for one year before coming to Lamplighter. She loves her cat, Dexter, writing songs, the Dallas Mavericks, and making people laugh with sketch and improv comedy. Favorite book: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Peek inside my lunch box: Must have some form of chocolate . . . I am addicted! Best thing about Lamplighter: The hootenannies! I still remember all the songs from when I was a student at Lamplighter. LAMPPOST
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YOUNG ALUMNI INSPIRE SENIORS Young Alumni Panelists Reflect on their Lamplighter Experience at Senior Luncheon
On Friday, September 20, the Class of 2020, together with their parents and teachers, gathered for the annual Senior Luncheon on campus. This Lamplighter tradition is an opportunity for attendees to celebrate students’ achievements and reflect on special memories of their time at the School thus far. During the event, students receive a Senior Pin as a symbol of their Lamplighter journey and the exciting experiences yet to come, as they prepare to join the Alumni Association upon graduation in May. This year’s Senior Luncheon kicked off with a musical presentation by the Class of 2020, including two songs: Stand in the Light and Lamplighter Spirit. Following the Senior songs, Dr. Joan Buchanan Hill, Catherine M. Rose Head of School, welcomed all guests and recognized faculty and staff, as well as three representatives from the 2019-2020 Alumni Council in attendance: T.J. Frank ’93, Jane Rozelle Humphrey ’95, Kathryn Nelson ’93, and Braden Wayne ’95. The Senior Pin Ceremony followed as each member of the Class of 2020 was formally pinned by a parent or special guest. The Senior Luncheon culminated with a panel discussion with seven Lamplighter alumni as a preview and inspiration for Seniors and their parents of life after Lamplighter. The young alumni panel, moderated by Clayton Hollingsworth, Chief Advancement Officer included the following middle and high school students: Julian Balestri ’17, seventh grader at Greenhill School Bella Ehring ’15, freshman at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Dilan Koganti ’18, sixth grader at St. Mark’s School of Texas Parker Owen ’13, junior at Highland Park High School Cameron Peters ’12, senior at John Paul II High School Julia Small ’16, eighth grader at The Hockaday School Samantha Ward ’15, freshman at Parish Episcopal School
The oldest panelists, Parker and Cameron, now a junior and a senior in high school, respectively, talked about how Lamplighter prepared them for their high school experience. Parker cited the strong organizational skills learned during his Lamplighter years, while Cameron noted that the School provided him with “a solid foundation, not just in school, but in all aspects of his life.” Middle school panelists Dilan and Julian talked about the aspects they miss most about Lamplighter. Julian commented that he misses fun elements like recess, lunch, and Pizza Friday, but also the everyday mindset of coming to school eager to learn new things. Similarly, Dilan recalled that he “was always excited to go to school each day at Lamplighter,” noting that although he is happy in his middle school, he truly misses the feeling of “waking up each morning wanting to go to school” that he experienced as a Lamplighter student. Bella and Samantha also shared their thoughts about how they would describe Lamplighter to someone not familiar with the School. Bella referenced the openness of the classrooms and the unique design features like the wells. Samantha talked about the teachers noting that they “not only care about your academic success, but also about you.” The panel discussion closed with a question unique to Julia Small ’16, a second-generation Lamplighter alumna. Julia’s mother, Nicole Ginsburg Small ’83, also graduated from Lamplighter, and her father, Justin Small ’83 is a former student. Panel moderator Clayton Hollingsworth, asked Julia to think about Lamplighter 40 years into the future and imagine what she might change about the School. Julia joked saying, “Lamplighter should add a middle school and high school, so students could stay longer!” Yet, understanding Lamplighter’s unique focus on early childhood and elementary education, Julia said in all seriousness, “Lamplighter should stay exactly the way it is. My experience was so amazing, and I wouldn’t change a thing!”
Each panelist was asked to describe Lamplighter in one word and to share a special memory of their time at the School. The panelists fondly recalled their Lamplighter experiences and used words such as “spectacular,” “unique,” “memorable,” “amazing,” and “incomparable” to describe the School. Their special memories ranged from signature programs such as Lamplighter Layers and FLASH news broadcast to favorite traditions like the Senior Jacket Ceremony at Carnival, All School Program, bringing baby chicks to the coop, and to everyday encounters like being greeted with a hug in the carpool line by Ms. McCullough.
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L-R: Julian Balestri ’17, Cameron Peters ’12, Dilan Koganti ’18, Parker Owen ’13, Samantha Ward ’15, Bella Ehring ’15, Julia Small ’16 with Dr. Joan Buchanan Hill
SENIOR LUNCHEON 2019 Lamplighter should stay exactly the way it is. My experience was so amazing, and I wouldn’t change a thing! – Julia Small ’16
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CARNIVAL
OCTOBER 4, 2019
CARNIVAL BY THE NUMBERS 23 COOLERS LOANED FOR THE EVENT 24 ATTRACTIONS 55 YOUNG ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS 135 BAKE SALE TREATS DONATED WITH LOVE 287 VOLUNTEER SHIFTS STAFFED CARNIVAL DAY LAMPPOST
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LAMPLIGHTER CELEBRATES CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD This year’s Lamplighter Parents’ Association Cultural
Awareness Co-Chairs, Lisa Alexander and Susmita Chavala, together with a committee of volunteers, has partnered
with the School to host events and special experiences for
our students. Parent and student volunteers share cultural traditions and assist teachers with classroom activities highlighting customs around the world. The 2019-2020
school year kicked off with two cultural celebrations on
campus celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Diwali.
Hispanic Heritage Month
BALLET OLLIMPAXQUI
National Hispanic Heritage Month, which pays tribute to generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society, took place from September 15 through October 15. Lamplighter commemorated this cultural event with a special assembly, presented by the Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company, for all students on September 25. This magnificent troupe of dancers, singers, and musicians showcased the traditional and folkloric music and dances of Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. Members of the Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company are from Mexico City and perform a variety of dances from countries throughout Latin America. The word “Ollimpaxqui” translates to “Joy for Movement” in the language of the Aztecs. Lamplighter students in Pre-K through fourth grade participated in the interactive assembly, taking part in several dances led by the special guests. The “Manos” dance from Peru and the cumbia, accompanied by music titled “La Pollera Coloral” (meaning “Colorful Chicken”) were among the favorites!
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Parent and Student Volunteers Lead Celebration Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is celebrated throughout the world each year in late October or early November. This year, Lamplighter students took part in a schoolwide celebration of Diwali on October 28. Both parent and student volunteers hosted assemblies for Lower School and classroom demonstrations for Early Childhood students. The educational assemblies explained the meaning behind Diwali, the traditions often shared with this celebration, like the symbolic cleaning of the house, as well as the celebratory elements including fireworks and lots of good food! Three Lamplighter Seniors helped share the traditions of Diwali by leading dance demonstrations in Cook Gym. Their beautiful costumes, festive music, and cultural dances engaged fellow classmates in the festive celebration of Diwali. 26
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What does a rocket scientist look like?
IF/THEN
IF/THEN® Ambassadors Inspiring STEM Careers
Through the years, Lamplighter students have been the lucky participants in a variety of inspiring on-campus assemblies. Most recently, students in third and fourth grade gathered for a special assembly with three young adult leaders with accomplished careers in STEM fields. Their visit to our School builds upon Lamplighter’s ongoing commitment to exposing its students to thought leaders who can help them discover their passions and pursue paths of lifelong learning. On October 23, three leaders, who serve as ambassadors of Lyda Hill’s IF/THEN Initiative, visited Lamplighter to share their careers in STEM fields with students. The IF/THEN Initiative is designed to inspire the next generation of innovators to a variety of careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. The special guests included a rocket scientist, an architect who is also an artist and a professional hockey player, and a marine biologist. Each guest shared her story about her chosen career, why each selected her field of study, and how young students can similarly follow their passions. Sydney Hamilton, a rocket scientist with The Boeing Company, began her presentation by asking the audience, “What does a rocket scientist look like?” The answer: “A rocket scientist looks like me . . . and you!” She noted that everyone can become a rocket scientist if it’s where your heart is. Hamilton discussed her early interest in the field of rocket science by recalling, “When I was your age, I would try to fly.” She shared her studies and pursuits to prepare for becoming a rocket scientist, and also asked the students about possible careers that they might pursue in fields of STEM. Students enthusiastically cited an array of ideas including engineer, mathematician, astronaut, meteorologist, astronomer, and a rocket designer. Next up was Kimberly Sass, an architectural designer who is also an artist and a goalie for a professional hockey team. Sass talked about her favorite subjects in elementary school including math, art, science, and gym and how these classes inspired her pursuits of both art and science in college, while playing Division I ice hockey for Colgate University. She continued both art and hockey while earning a Master of Architecture degree, and later joined an architecture firm, advising, “You don’t always have to fit your career into one box.” Sass further emphasized the importance of getting involved in team-driven activities like sports, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the arts. She concluded her presentation with words of advice from one of her college professors: “Live the life you love.”
Presenters back row L–R: Jessica Cramp, Executive Director, Sharks Pacific; Sydney Hamilton, Structural Design Engineer, The Boeing Company; Kimberly Sass, Job Captain, HLW-Architecture, Design, Planning & Strategy with Lamplighter Fourth Grade Teacher Kathey Tobey Beddow ’63 (left) and students
The final presenter during the assembly was Jessica Cramp, a marine biologist and founder and Executive Director of Sharks Pacific, an organization based in the Cook Islands dedicated to researching and protecting sharks. Cramp began her presentation by sharing geographic details about the Cook Islands and the marine life that inspired her to pursue her passion. She shared video footage of her team of scientists studying sharks in their environment, including the process used for recording – Kimberly Sass data. She further discussed her research process including tagging, measuring, and taking skin samples of sharks to study their DNA. Cramp emphasized to students that participating in animal research is easy: “You can just drop a camera in a tree and observe the birds or insects.”
“You don’t always have to fit your career in one box.”
Following formal presentations, the three guests shared more of their time with Lamplighter students by visiting classrooms and joining discussions in the wells. Each of the presenters took the time to answer a wide variety of questions from students, helping them to further understand their careers, and passions and share words of advice. The Lamplighter School is grateful to Lyda Hill and Nicole Ginsburg Small ’83 for bringing these inspirational leaders to our campus.
“A rocket scientist looks like me . . . and you!”
– Sydney Hamilton
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2019-2020 PALS VOLUNTEERS Lisa Alexander Lori Bennett Brock Bizzell Staci Cohen Nicki Johnson Stephanie Kirkham Amy Lang Hunter Lee Michael Lu Catherine MacMahon Neha Mamtani Elizabeth McNeil Sarah Moreau Shannon Morse ’80 Lucy Morton Kelley Parel Christine Phelan Todd Pustilnik Christi Rodakis Shanna Steen Janet Tierney Janina Washington Ann White Meredith Wrighton
1988-1989 PALS FOUNDING TEAM Carol Denton, Chair Janet Bilhartz Donna Casey Karen Chapel Mimi Drew Beth Gunderson Jeri Kitner Colleen Nabhan Fran Wallace
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For most parents at Lamplighter, their journey with the School began with a campus tour, led by PALS tour guides during an Admission event. PALS, or Parent Ambassadors of Lamplighter School, share their knowledge and show prospective families around campus during Admission events. Parent volunteers who have been at the School for at least one year are eligible to participate. PALS support Admission Coffees, the Admission Preview, and assist with other on-campus events. Prospective parents consistently share with the Office of Admission & Placement that they like Lamplighter’s campus tour format because PALS guides are approachable. Prospective parents often share that Lamplighter PALS are well-informed about the academic curriculum, school traditions, and the parent community.
SPOTLIGHT ON PALS
FALL | 2019
The PALS program at Lamplighter began in 1988 when then Head of School Pat Mattingly, extended a call for applications for parents to serve as “hosts/hostesses during tours of the School, at special events, and other occasions when parent perspective and support would prove useful in communicating or carrying out the School’s goals.” Interested parents were asked to volunteer for a few hours, once a month, usually on Friday mornings. Nine parent volunteers were selected to serve on the inaugural PALS committee, chaired by Carol Denton, parent of Lamplighter alumni Bradford Denton ’91 and Merritt Denton Russ ’93. The program officially kicked off during the 1988-1989 school year as PALS, originally known as Parents at Lamplighter School. In the inaugural year, PALS also sponsored and coordinated the “Children Helping Children” program through which Lamplighter students donated toys to the Dallas Family Shelter, Children’s Medical Center, and Dallas Police Department’s program for children in need. After a successful first year, the PALS program continued in 1989-1990, expanding to 12 members. The team continued to serve by leading campus tours, organizing drives for food, clothing, books, and toys, and hosting special events such as the Fine Arts Festivals for first, second, and third grades. Over time, the PALS program developed and more parent volunteers joined the committee, helping to support the growing number of Admission events on campus. Today, the program represents the team’s vast knowledge of our School and their dedication to sharing the mission of Lamplighter with prospective families. Lamplighter salutes our extraordinary PALS guides who have volunteered their time throughout the years to help prospective families learn more about our beloved School. A special thank you to the nine-member original PALS team, as well as the 24 volunteers currently serving during the 2019-2020 school year.
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Joining PALS my first year as a Lamplighter parent turned out to be one of the most meaningful volunteer experiences for me. It provided the opportunity to learn more about the School, meet other parents from across the grades, and share my Lamplighterlove with interested families. As a PALS volunteer, I hope I have been able to provide a window into life at the School and share some Lamplighter spirit with prospective families. — Shannon Morse ’80
Lori Bennett, Brock Bizzell, Janina Washington
Christine Phelan, Staci Cohen, Stephanie Kirkham, Janina Washington, Nicki Johnson
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PALS IN THE INAUGURAL YEAR OF THE PALS PROGRAM, 1988-1989
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CLASS OF CLASS OF 2011 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
CLASS OF 2011 REUNION 05.11.19
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Emily Bernstein ’11 Sam Bovard ’11 Shea Castleman ’11 Douglas Cowman ’11 Harry Crutcher ’11 Rebecca Dorward ’11 Nadia Elchami ’11 Sophia Fernandes ’11 Sophie Gilmour ’11 Grace Grimes ’11 Aylah Karim ’11 Skylar Kaye ’11 Patrick Kerrigan ’11 Adam Klein ’11 Dane Kozelsky ’11 Ben Lancashire ’11 Jenna Levy ’11 Sarah Lochridge ’11 Grant Needleman ’11 Colin Neuhoff ’11 Quinn O’Brien ’11 Victoria Pham ’11 Penelope Piccagli ’11 Matthew Pollock ’11 Ethan Rothstein ’11 Isabella Shadle ’11 Jacob Shepherd ’11 Natalia Siddiqi ’11 Audrey Smith ’11 Cormick Stockham ’11 Hallet Thalheimer ’11 Ella Varel ’11 Kennedi Ware ’11 Chloe Weinman ’11
Lehigh University Pomona College The University of Texas at Austin University of Wisconsin-Madison Washington and Lee University Sewanee: The University of the South Southern Methodist University University of Miami Wesleyan University Southern Methodist University University of California, Los Angeles The University of Texas at Austin University of Richmond The University of Chicago Texas Christian University Texas Tech University The University of Alabama University of Colorado - Colorado Springs The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin Loyola Marymount University Southern Methodist University Vanderbilt University University of Richmond Emory University Southern Methodist University Loyola University New Orleans St. Edward’s University Undecided Clemson University Smith College Miami University (Miami of Ohio) Loyola University New Orleans The University of Texas at Austin
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CLASS OF 2015 HIGH SCHOOLS Azal Amer ’15 Caroline Anderson ’15 Alex Bautista ’15 Ben Bautista ’15 Jackson Benners ’15 Hudson Bloom ’15 Henry Boykin ’15 Josh Brylowski ’15 Susu Campbell ’15 Alia Chand ’15 Jack Cohen ’15 Chris Dimas ’15 Bella Ehring ’15 Max Garner ’15 Porter Gaunt ’15 Rivers Glover ’15 Maya Harrington ’15 Cruz Hoitsma ’15 Saira Khatri ’15 Jake Kirk ’15 Mercer Lee ’15 John Lee ’15 Anna Lobdell ’15 Teagan Loehr ’15 Julian Maas ’15 Steele Martilik ’15 Caraday Martin ’15 Audrey Mitts ’15 Jack Moses ’15 Katherine Mote ’15 Akash Munshi ’15 Hanna Newberger ’15 Mac Niven ’15 Angeliki Paulos ’15 Liam Pham ’15 Alexa Plumlee ’15 Akash Raghunathan ’15 Nadia Sethuraman ’15 Mekyle Siddiqi ’15 Roman Solis ’15 Meg Steinhart ’15 Ayla Sumer ’15 Sanjay Vattamreddy ’15 Samantha Ward ’15 Alexandra Warner ’15 Libby Warren ’15 Jackson Whitaker ’15
Greenhill School Greenhill School Greenhill School Greenhill School Greenhill School St. Mark’s School of Texas St. Mark’s School of Texas The Winston School The Hockaday School The Hockaday School St. Mark’s School of Texas Greenhill School Booker T. Washington HSPVA Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Parish Episcopal School Parish Episcopal School Greenhill School Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Parish Episcopal School Greenhill School Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Parish Episcopal School Greenhill School Parish Episcopal School Dallas Lutheran School Trivium Academy The Hockaday School The Hockaday School Greenhill School The Episcopal School of Dallas Parish Episcopal School Parish Episcopal School Parish Episcopal School Bishop Lynch High School The Episcopal School of Dallas Parish Episcopal School St. Mark’s School of Texas The Hockaday School Uplift North Hills Preparatory Parish Episcopal School Parish Episcopal School The Hockaday School St. Mark’s School of Texas Parish Episcopal School The Episcopal School of Dallas The Hockaday School St. Mark’s School of Texas
CLASS OF 2015 REUNION 08.25.19
Graduates on the go Annelise attends first grade at Lamplighter. Bennett was born on September 18, 2019, which was picture day at school for Annelise. She was very excited to wear her Big Sister shirt to school and the Lamplighter community has been celebrating along with her for her long-awaited baby brother.
Dr. Joanna Elliott Whitsett ’87
L–R: The Foxworth family in Sydney, Australia. Walter Foxworth ’98, Fontaine Foxworth ’99, Will Bakke, Christen Bakke, Margaux Foxworth ’01, Stuart Upfill-Brown, Brittain Ewert, Aaron Ewert, Dodie Foxworth, Jack Foxworth ’68.
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Jack Foxworth ’68
is President & CEO of FoxworthGalbraith Lumber Company. He loves scuba diving, flying his homemade powered parachute, golf, traveling and spending time with his wife, Dodie, and their children.
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1988 Jacqueline Wulwick ’92
married Nathan Holdstein on November 16, 2019, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The couple resides in Brooklyn, New York.
Drs. Matt Miller ’88 and Chris Nettune ’93 are both
Back row, L-R: Mary Eileen Flanagan Anderson, Emily Forman Jourdan ’75, Dr. Karen Warren Coleman, Eugene McDermott Head of School, and Maria Martineau. Front row, L-R: Ruthie Monnich Lightbourn, Karen Sheinberg Pollock ’76, and Michelle Neuhoff Thomas ’75
Cindi Lambert ’73
married Jack Rubarth on May 4, 2019, at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas. Cindi and Jack met through the Northwestern University Alumni Association of DFW. Cindi looks forward to showing Jack around Lamplighter and recalling her fond memories of Ms. Swain and Ms. Murray, the peacocks, square dancing, and the hootenannies. Cindi and Jack will continue to live in Dallas with a revolving door for the comings and goings of their combined six children! 32
Toulouse, France, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, and the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
On October 24, 2019, Lamplighter alumni and parents of alumni gathered at the Hockaday Fall Alumnae Dinner.
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veterinary specialists at the North Texas Veterinary Referral Center in Dallas. Dr. Miller is an internal medicine specialist, and Dr. Nettune an ophthalmologist. Both Matt and Chris serve on the Alumni Council.
1990
Dr. Joanna Elliott Whitsett ’87
lives in Houston, with her husband, Jeff, and their two children, Aidan (8) and Keira (6). She is the organist at Moody Methodist Church in Galveston, Texas, a freelance harpist in the Greater Houston Area, and runs the Whitsett Piano Studio. She received her Doctorate of Music Arts from University of Houston. Joanna has been a featured recitalist at churches around the world including Église de La Trinité in Paris, Musée des Augustin in
1992
Sarah Pearson Reidy ’90
and her husband, Tim, are proud to announce the birth of their second child, Bennett Edward Reidy. Big sister
T.J. Frank ’93, co-owner of Southpaws Grill, opened a new location in downtown Dallas in September. He also opened a new concept called Toluca, a fast-casual fresh-Mex restaurant in November 2019 in the Uptown area of Dallas. He is beginning his second year in real estate at Rogers Healy and Associates. T.J. spends his free time with his family.
ALUMNINOW M.S. in Aerospace Engineering. He is a senior design engineer at Globe Composite Solutions and lives in Boston, Mass.
1999
Fontaine Foxworth ’99
graduated from Stanford University with a degree in mechanical engineering and works as a product manager for Google. Fontaine has lived in Sydney, Australia, for the past three years where she enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and competitive sailing.
Chapel Hill. She also moved from Seattle, Wash., to Durham, N.C., for a mental health research fellowship at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
2003
Rebecca Harkinson LaRocco ’93 started an art business, Process Art Kids (PAK), in The Woodlands, Texas. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Southern Methodist University and a Masters of Arts in Teaching (Early Childhood Focus) from The University of St. Thomas. Her experiences at Lamplighter inspired her to start PAK for her own children, Liam (3.5) and Scarlett (18 months).
Sean Frost ’98 moved back to Dallas in the spring of 2018. He is a wine enthusiast, avid golfer, and real estate investor which supports his hobbies.
1995
Jane Rozelle ’95 married Matt Humphrey on June 23, 2018, in Crested Butte, Colorado.
Marc Link ’98 resides in
Lamplighter Alumni L-R Jackie Helm Collins ’95, Jane Rozelle Humphrey ’95, Katy Russ ’95, and a friend in Crested Butte.
1998
Stuart Blaylock ’98 married
his partner of four years, Scott Stevens, in May of 2019. They live in Chicago where Stuart is a real estate broker for Compass Real Estate and Scott is an anesthesiologist for Porter Regional Hospital in Northwest Indiana.
Walter Foxworth ’98
graduated from Stanford University with a degree in mechanical engineering and also graduated from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid with an
Dallas. Marc has worked in IT consulting for Capco, a global management and technology consultancy, for six years and was recently promoted to manager. This November he will be part of the largest systems implementation in the history of Capco, consulting with a team of more than 200 people. Last March, he built a new town home in the Trinity Groves area of Dallas. In his spare time, Marc enjoys running half marathons, working out, hiking, skiing, going out with friends, and attending Baylor University sporting events.
Michelle McAdam ’98 is currently in her third year as a direct-service provider at New Friends New Life in Dallas, equipping women from vulnerable communities with employment and financial skills. She is still best friends with Katie Chu ’98 and Molly Folse Woodworth ’98 whom she met in Pre-K at Lamplighter. Michelle is grateful for Lamplighter and the wonderful education and friendships it brought into her life.
Savannah Seifert Poston ’03
Taylor Gromatzky Somerford ’99 works in residential real estate with the Gromatzky Group at Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. Last year she married Brian Somerford at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas where she loved having Jackie Giroir Christman ’99 sing in the ceremony. Several other Lamplighter friends were on hand to celebrate.
married Blake Poston on September 28, 2019. The wedding and reception took place at Dallas Country Club. The couple will honeymoon in Thailand during the holiday break. Savannah is now in her fifth year of teaching at Lamplighter, currently serving as a Second Grade Teacher.
2001
Margaux Foxworth ’01
graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in Science and Technology. She is a senior global merchandiser at Old Navy in San Francisco. She loves scuba diving, traveling the world, competitive spikeball and volleyball, and backpacking in the high Sierra Nevada mountain range.
2004
John Stevenson ’99 lives
and works in Fort Worth with his wife Michelle and daughter Elizabeth. He is a senior project manager at The Projects Group. John’s firm served as owner’s project manager for the new Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, which opened in November.
Kate Mosle ’04 is living in Boston and working for Boston Consulting Group.
2000
Shannon Blakey ’00 had a very eventful year: Shannon married Grant Gardner on March 30, 2019, and received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina at
Kate Mosle ’04 and Michael Mosle ’08
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Innovation Lab for a small start-up company called Jamber, designing and printing prototypes of their consumer products.
2009 L–R: Jack Herz ’12 , Harry Herz ’07, Paul Herz ’06
2005
Meghana Ranganathan ’05
Claire Cramm ’07
Meghana Ranganathan ’05
spent her senior year in Paris. For the first six months she attended the IESEG School of Management and for the second six months she worked at Remy Martin Cointreau in Investor Relations. Claire now resides in Edinburgh,
is a third-year Ph.D. student in climate science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on the dynamics of ice streams in West Antarctica and the thermomechanics of shear margins in these ice streams. Meghana is drawn to the climate system for many reasons, and one is the storytelling aspect and how the resulting behavior of these systems affects communities around the world.
2006
Paul Herz ’06 graduated from St. Mark’s School of Texas and Southern Methodist University. Paul is a cyber-security consultant with Stroz Friedberg in Dallas. Throughout college, Paul taught weekly ESL classes to refugees from Syria, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Eritrea at Disciples of the Way – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.
2007
Claire Cramm ’07 graduated
in May 2019 from Northeastern University, summa cum laude, with a degree in international business and concentrations in finance and marketing. She 34 LAMPPOST
Katherine Dau ’07 has been named a Fulbright Scholar for 2019. Katherine graduated from Washington and Lee University in May with a double major in art history and German. Katherine was awarded the Fulbright Combined Award, Austria, 2019-2020, which is unique to Austria. She received the fellowship for her work on a digital art history project, Florence As It Was, which seeks to digitally reconstruct Florence in the year 1500. Katherine moved to New York last summer for a Digital Art History internship at the Frick Collection. Upon completion of her Fulbright, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in art history.
2008
Scotland, where she is an analyst with Par Equity, a venture capital firm.
Joseph Durst ’07 will graduate from Texas Christian University in December 2019 with a B.B.A. in Business Information Systems and Entrepreneurial Management. He has interned for several companies during college, including Alcon, Sabre, and a blockchain services start-up. He currently works for Regan Capital in Dallas. Harry Herz ’07 graduated
from St. Mark’s School of Texas and The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in government. While attending college, Harry interned for Capital Partners Consulting analyzing bills proposed during the 85th Texas Legislature. This summer, Harry interned for the 68th Judicial District Court, Dallas County. Harry is currently a first-year law student at University of Tulsa.
Benjamin Stromberg ’09 is a junior at Texas A&M University, majoring in history and Spanish and minoring in leadership studies and business. Last summer he traveled with the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets to Georgia and Ukraine, after which he spent the rest of the summer studying Spanish in Salamanca, Spain. Benjamin is the captain and founder of the Corps of Cadets Golf Team, and a captain on the Corps of Cadets Soccer Team. Both teams compete against other university club teams in Texas.
2010
Shelby Brand ’08 graduated
from the Shelton School in 2016 and is currently a senior at the University of Georgia, She is pursuing a degree in advertising and a minor in sports management and communication studies. Shelby serves as project manager at the Talking Dog, the studentrun full-service advertising and public relations agency. Shelby is a member of Sigma Delta Tau sorority and is a Grady College Ambassador.
Michael Mosle ’08 is a senior at Stanford University majoring in product design. Last summer, Michael worked at the Harvard
Anna Cramm ’10 is a sophomore at Iowa State University, majoring in elementary education. Anna is a member of Delta Gamma Fraternity and is the director of new members and sophomore member of the honor board. During her freshman year, Anna made the Dean’s List and was awarded with the most outstanding freshman award, and she earned the Anchor Award for completing over 30 service hours during spring semester by Delta Gamma.
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Jack Herz ’12 is a senior
at Parish Episcopal School in Dallas. This summer, Jack shadowed trauma surgeon Michael Foreman, M.D., and his team at Baylor University Medical Center. Jack hopes to attend The University of Texas at Austin next fall, followed by medical school.
Sam Horowitz ’10 graduated from Parish Episcopal School and is now a sophomore at Parsons School of Design The New School in New York City. While still in high school, Sam directed, fundraised for, and produced charity fashion shows in partnerships with local Jewish agencies and specialty department stores including Tootsies and Stanley Korshack. His efforts raised more than $60,000 in three years. Sam is majoring in strategic design and management with a minor in fashion communications. Sam aspires to make his mark on the fashion world!
Shelby Schultz ’10 is a
sophomore at Northwestern University. She is studying radio/television/film and AsianAmerican studies. In February Shelby will be directing her first feature film, We’re the Marvels, in order to raise money for the Howard Area Community Center in Rogers Park, Ill. She is also an editor for Northwestern’s satirical newspaper The Flipside, an industry chair for the Northwestern University Women’s Filmmaker Alliance, and a stage manager for Northwestern’s Emmy-winning late-night show The Blackout.
2011
Audrey Magnuson ’10 is a sophomore at Duke University majoring in public policy and art history. Audrey enjoyed last summer in Dallas working for The Arts Community Alliance (TACA) and traveling with her family to Spain and Portugal. She will be teaching Pilates Barre at Duke this year. Audrey is very excited about being chosen as one of the 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) debutantes.
Jack Rose ’13 was one of three Greenhill School students who will have work showcased at the U.S. Invitational Student Art Exhibition hosted by The Episcopal School of Dallas.
2015
Azal Amer ’15 is a freshman at Greenhill School and was recently accepted into the prestigious New York Academy of Sciences’ Junior Academy. The Junior Academy is a virtual program with mentors, research, and innovation challenges in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Azal will be able to collaborate with almost 3,000 students from 94 countries on these virtual challenges.
Shea Castleman ’11 is a
freshman at The University of Texas at Austin. Shea was a member of The Hockaday School’s 2019 Varsity Lacrosse team that beat number-one ranked Houston Kinkaid to win the Southwest Preparatory Conference Championship in May 2019.
Reece Rabin ’10
Maya Harrington ’15
is a freshman and her sister Lauren Harrington ’17 is a seventh grader at Greenhill School.
2018
Perry Gross ’18 is in sixth grade
at Sudie Williams Talented and Gifted Academy in Dallas. At Sudie, he is involved in Global Elementary Model United Nations (GEMUN). Students from across America research a country and are appointed to be pages or delegates to one of the existing committees of the UN. Last year, Perry was a delegate to the Human Rights Council and his resolution sought aid from the UN to better fund Nepal’s efforts to combat human trafficking.
Slade Kirkham ’18 is in sixth
Shea Castleman ’11 (in black)
Reece Rabin ’10 graduated
from St. Mark’s School of Texas and is a sophomore at Princeton University, where he is an economics major and pitcher on the varsity baseball team. As a freshman, Reece appeared in 12 games, throwing 34 innings and recording three wins. As part of his minor in history, Reece is part of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions.
2013
2017
Libby Warren ’15 with Linda Kramer, Head of Middle School, Hockaday
Libby Warren ’15 is a ninth
grader at The Hockaday School. At the conclusion of her eighth grade year, she was presented with the Ela Hockaday Award, given to one eighth grade student who best embodies the Hockaday Four Cornerstones: Courtesy, Character, Scholarship, and Athletics. Libby was recently elected Form I (freshman class) president, serves as an ambassador for the H Club giving tours to perspective students, and is on the varsity field hockey team.
grade at the Alcuin School in Dallas. He was recently selected to participate in the Duke University TIP (Talent Identification Program) based on his fifth grade test scores. Slade’s parents, Stephanie and Scott Kirkham, credit his Lamplighter teachers with preparing him for middle school, seeing his potential, and for giving him the confidence to excel academically.
Evans Senvalds ’18 is a
member of the Greenhill School Middle School Quiz Bowl Team. The team won top honors at the Second Annual Lions’ Lair Invitational at St. Mark’s School of Texas, which earned the team a place at the national championships this spring. LAMPPOST
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2016 MARY POPPINS JR. The Eighth Grade Musical at The Hockaday School This fall, nine Lamplighter alumni from the Class of 2016 performed in and crewed Mary Poppins Jr., the eighth grade musical at The Hockaday School.
L-R: Wallace White ’12, Eli Yancey ’12, Luke Adams ’12,
Alex Picaggli ’12, Billy Lockhart ’12, Alex Rose ’12, Paul Sullivan ’12
2013 | 2014 EAGLE SCOUTS
Congratulations! Jake Darlak ’13 and Finn Collins ’14, members of Boy Scouts of America Troop 730, were awarded the highest honor in Scouting. On Sunday, September 22, 2019, each was awarded the Eagle Scout Medal. Jake is a junior at St. John’s Episcopal School and Finn is a sophomore at Parish Episcopal School.
Back row L-R: Julia Small ’16, Madelyn Neuhoff ’16, Alexandra Dassopoulos ’16, Erin Antes ’16, Stella Wrubel ’16, Sofi Sethuraman ’16, and Bennett Trubey ’16 Front Row L-R: Ryan Brown ’16 and Ellie Browne ’16
SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY CONFERENCE 2018-2019 All-Conference Athletes
Jake Darlak ’13
Finn Collins ’14
THE NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
has named four Lamplighter alumni and former students as 2020 semifinalists. Congratulations!
Boys Cross Country | Seth Weprin ’11, St. Mark’s School of Texas Football | Harry Crutcher ’11, Cistercian Preparatory School Girls Cross Country | Kaiti Ness ’12, Greenhill School Boys Basketball | Harry Crutcher ’11, Cistercian Preparatory School Boys Soccer | Seth Weprin ’11, St. Mark’s School of Texas Boys Swimming & Diving | M.J. Ward ’13, Greenhill School Girls Swimming & Diving | Brooke Adams ’14, The Hockaday School Wrestling | Colin Neuhoff ’11, St. Mark’s School of Texas Boys Lacrosse | Reed Landin ’13, The Episcopal School of Dallas Boys Tennis | Matthew Pollock ’11, St. Mark’s School of Texas Boys Track | Seth Weprin ’11, St. Mark’s School of Texas Girls Lacrosse | Margaret Woodberry ’11, The Hockaday School Girls Tennis | Morgan Lutz ’11, The Hockaday School
Javier Arroyo ’12, Jesuit College Preparatory School Colin Campbell ’11, St. Mark’s School of Texas Billy Lockhart ’12, St. Mark’s School of Texas Lauren Montigue ’12, Ursuline Academy
Lamplighter Alumni ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS
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2018 LAMPLIGHTER ALUMNI GIRL SCOUT TROOP 6475 EARNS BRONZE AWARD
In May, members of Troop #6475, composed of nine Lamplighter alumni and led by Liz Cullum Helfrich ’90 and Denise Stewart, were awarded the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve: The Bronze Award. The Scouts researched and discussed various projects that would be an asset to the community. They ultimately chose to develop a Free Little Library to be located at Bachman Lake Together. Bachman Lake Together’s goal is to unite the community while giving Bachman Lake children a strong foundation for the first five years so they can thrive in school and life. Currently more than one half of the neighborhood children are not Kindergarten-ready. The troop held a successful book drive requesting books in Spanish and English from both businesses and individuals. They then developed a color-coded system to assist parents in selecting books that are age-appropriate for their children. To help make the little library easy to use for parents, a book selection guide explaining the color codes in English and Spanish was created. Once the girls had a large inventory of books, they labeled the books at each monthly meeting. The books were then delivered to Bachman Lake Together by the Scouts over several months. The Scouts would bring along seasonal props and decorations to help display the books on bookshelves to attract “customers.” Lamplighter alumni and troop member Allie Gerber ’18 shared her thoughts about working on the Free Little Library project. “While I was working on this project, I could practically see the smiles on the kids’ faces. ‘I cannot live without books.’ a very wise man named Thomas Jefferson once said. Most people would agree; at least I do. But these kids don’t have access to books. I know I didn’t stop hunger or create world peace, but for me, when I was sorting the books we’ve collected, seeing the smiles on their faces was enough.”
Girl Scout Troop #6475 Members: Nora Ahearn ’18, Arden Bowen ’18, Jazmin Dunn ’18, Allie Gerber ’18, Anne Marie Helfrich ’18, Caroline Lober ’18, Chloe Osechger ’18, Hartley Roybal ’18, Ella Stewart ’18
ALUMNINOW LAMPLIGHTER 2019—2020 ALUMNI COUNCIL T.J. Frank ’93, President Matt Miller ’88, Vice President Joe Unis ’96, Secretary Elizabeth Brown ’83 Jackie Giroir Christman ’99 Grace Cook ’98 Liz Cullum Helfrich ’90 Jane Rozelle Humphrey ’95 Emily Forman Jourdan ’75 Finley Harbaugh Konrade ’93 Kathryn Nelson ’93 Chris Netunne ’93 Sarah Pearson Reidy ’90 Cary-Elisa Briggle Rubarts ’75 Shannon Schaul ’89 Braden Wayne ’95 Emily Wisner ’04 Katherine Rochelle Wyker ’98
LAMPLIGHTER 2019—2020 CLASS AGENTS Lilly Albritton ’91 Elizabeth Brown ’83 Emily Hess Brown ’96 Ashley Carter ’93 Jackie Giroir Christman ’99 Grace Cook ’98 Chandler Crates ’09 Lindsay Dolan ’00 Laura Frazee ’02 Ashley Geller Greene ’84 Liz Cullum Helfrich ’90 Jane Rozelle Humphrey ’95 Courtney Jones Johnson ’89 Emily Forman Jourdan ’75 Jeffrey Kitner ’86 Alexandra Krippner ’94 Matt Miller ’88 Kathryn Nelson ’93 Chris Netunne ’93 Sarah Pearson Reidy ’90 Margaret Rote ’03 Cary-Elisa Briggle Rubarts ’75 Shannon Schaul ’89 Craig Smith ’93 Sarah Stockton ’87 Max Swango ’76 Chandler Tucker ’05 Braden Wayne ’95 Emily Wisner ’04 Katherine Rochelle Wyker ’98
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IN MEMORIAM
1969
Mrs. Frances Ann Albright Former First Grade Teacher, 1972-1974 Mother of Ashley Albright Buehler ’79 and Shannon Albright Diaz ’80 June 15, 2019 Mrs. Rochelle “Shelly” Louise Ansbach Mother of John Ansbach, Trustee, grandmother of Jackson Ansbach ’23 October 2, 2019 Mr. Stuart Brand Father of Jeffrey Brand ’75, Kevin Brand ’76, and Beth Brand Stromberg ’79; grandfather of Kirby Brand ’05, Shelby Brand ’08, and Benjamin Stromberg ’09 August 21, 2018
50 YEARS
Mrs. Annette Calatozzo Grandmother of Tony Ruggeri ’92 and Katie Ruggeri Nelson ’94 and great-grandmother of Gabriella Nelson ’24, Michael Ruggeri ’24, Julianna Ruggeri ’25 September 14, 2019 Dr. Josef Caldwell Father of Mattie Caldwell Roberts ’77, Jane Caldwell Jackson ’79, Charles Caldwell ’82, and Beau Caldwell ’82 April 24, 2018 Mr. Murray Cavin ’69 Alumnus, Class of 1969, brother of Cynda Cavin ’72 October 21, 2019 Mr. Donald Forman Father of Emily Forman Jourdan ’75, Adam Forman ’78, and Mark Forman ’80 May 18, 2018 Mrs. Mateel “Teel” McKeehan Gray Former Lamplighter Art Teacher, 1972-1980 August 20, 2019 Mr. Kaden Gutierrez Son of Rachel Gutierrez, Pre-K Teacher August 19, 2019 Mrs. Gerry E. Johnson Grandmother of Noel Valeri ’22 November 30, 2018 Mrs. Peggy Louise Sellers Rayzor Mother of Selwyn Rayzor, grandmother of Jack Moses ’15 and Adair Moses ’17 May 31, 2019 Mrs. Mary Frances Yung Mother of Andy Yung, Trustee, grandmother of Sophia Yung ’14 and Andie Yung ’19 May 1, 2019 38
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The CLASS of 1969 was the last class to attend/ graduate in the original school house.
2018-2019 | IMPACT REPORT
IMPACT REPORT 2018-2019 2018-2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dear Lamplighter Community Members, The author, Robert Louis Stevenson, once said, “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” And, like the ripple effect caused by a stone skipping across a pond, the generous gifts made by parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty and staff, foundations, corporations, and many more, have a profound impact on our students this year and for many years to come. In this, my second year at The Lamplighter School, I continue to be amazed by this community’s culture of philanthropy. Philanthropy, in its purest form, is an invitation to join in the mission of our School. As you see in this edition of the LampPost, the mission of Lamplighter has never been more alive. As our students grow and branch out into the world, the values, confidence, and creativity developed in them by the Lamplighter experience will make an impact on an even much larger scale. As mentioned in previous pages of this magazine, we refer to this as The Lamplighter Effect. Philanthropy at Lamplighter helps inspire each student to explore, discover, take risks, and make choices in their daily lives. These gifts, along with incredible gifts of time by countless volunteers, make the most powerful impact possible on our students. As Martin Luther King, Jr. shared, “Life’s persistent and most urgent question is ‘What are you doing for others?’” I am proud to be a part of a community that does so much for so many. In Lamplighter Spirit,
Clayton Hollingsworth Chief Advancement Officer
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Linda Hodgson, Chair John Ansbach Kelvin Baggett, M.D. Flauren Fagadau Bender ’90 Allison Bovard Shonn Brown Steven Clark, M.D. ’88 Mandy Dake Joe Eastin Jenney Gillikin Meg Graves John Grimes Margaret Johansen Hirsch ’89 Anurag Jain Bob Krakow Ham Lee Liza Lee Doug MacMahon Jed Morse ’82 Bill Payne Kristin Rees Gowri Sharma Bobby Sussman Jean-Louis Trochu Sarah Weinberg Pam Wills-Ward Andy Yung
LIFE TRUSTEES
Stuart Bumpas Mary McDermott Cook David Corrigan ’68 Mike Dodge Neil Foote Judy Gass Chuck Ginsburg Rolf Haberecht Marietta Scurry Johnson Jack Klein Carol Levy David Miller Jennifer Mosle Barbara Nichols Karen Sheinberg Pollock ’76 Margaret Jonsson Rogers Barney Young
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE Flauren Fagadau Bender ’90, Chair Lilly Albritton ’91 Dave Beran Allison Bovard Steven Clark, M.D. ’88 John Coker T.J. Frank ’93 Margaret Johansen Hirsch ’89 Jennifer Karol Catherine MacMahon Mary Nix Lizzy Parsons Gowri Sharma Pam Wills-Ward
ALUMNI COUNCIL
T.J. Frank ’93, President Sarah Schoellkopf Bloom ’77 Elizabeth Brown ’83 Grace Cook ’98 Laura Christensen Godkin ’86 Liz Cullum Helfrich ’90 Finley Harbaugh Konrade ’93 Scurry Johnson ’73 Emily Forman Jourdan ’75 Matt Miller ’88 Sarah Pearson Reidy ’90 Cary-Elisa Briggle Rubarts ’75 Shannon Schaul ’89 Margaret Flanagan Solomon ’77 Joe Unis ’96 Katherine Rochelle Wyker ’98
LAMPLIGHTER FUND COMMITTEE
Catherine & Douglas MacMahon, Co-Chairs Katie & David Aisner Lindsey & Dave Beran Lauren Boan Kristy & Taylor Bowen Lilly Albritton ’91 & Chuck Briant Mia & Tyler Brous Dannye L. Butler Courtney & Dan Case Ashley & Robert Cathey Gretchen Champion & Paul Staveteig Cathy & Mark Cohen Angela Crates Victoria Cullum Mandy Dake Heather Deskins Meghana Dhall Lynn Doan Elayna & Casey Erick Evey & Chip Fagadau ’61 Jamie & Greg Gaunt Ashley Geller Greene ’84 & David Greene Linda Hodgson Gunjan Jain Katie Johnson Morgan & Scott Kennedy Sunny Knocke Christine Ho & Anil Koganti Erica & Trey Kuppin Traci & Ham Lee Bronwyn & Dan Levitan Nisha Lunia Eva McKee Patty & David Miller Shannon Morse ’80 Lucy & Thomas Morton Katie & Kyle Oudt Ana Owens Kelley & Scott Parel Kathy Ritz Ali & Ben Robins Ashley Ruggeri Rachel Schumann Cheryl Shulman Margaret Flanagan Solomon ’77 & Glenn Solomon Jody Stout Gwendolyn & Richard Turcotte Jorie & Brian Wages Jaime & Steve Walkowiak Amy Weselka Bill Wetsel McKinley & Brandon Wier Debbie & Dave Wiggans Meredith & Rand Wrighton
LAMPLIGHTER PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD Mary Nix, President Julie Ahmed Lilly Albritton ’91 Anne Alexander Lisa Alexander Caroline Belanger Lori Bennett Lindsey Beran Bincy Bizzell Erin Calaway Victoria Cullum Elida Dakoli Heather Deskins Kate Dicker Elayna Erick Stephanie Fine Ksenia Gonchar David Guedry Sara Harder Kim Henley Melanie Jabbour Nicki Johnson Sunny Knocke Bronwyn Levitan Elizabeth McNeil Kate O’Donnell-Mendell Arun Meyyappan Margaret Morse Neha Nayyar Kelley Parel Janel Perez Justine Pokorski Kristen Poynor Amy Puig Jason Puig Megan Ratcliff Megan Reinhardt Dana Rumbauskas Kelly Smoyer Cat Socha Megan Salzberger Stern ’85 Dyba Syed Rachel Trowbridge Joe Urso Lousie Vigeant Jorie Wages Jaime Walkowiak Amy Weselka Allison Williams Daphna Yoffe
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GIFT SUMMARY ANNUAL FUND GIFTS BY SOURCE FOR 2018—2019 $155,398 Trustees, Life Trustees, and Former Trustees $15,232 Faculty/Staff $373,184 Current Parents $38,040 Grandparents $5,078 Alumni $21,920 Alumni Parents $205 Alumni Grandparents $1,269 Friends and Former Faculty/Staff $132,476 Foundations and Corporations $742,802 Total Annual Fund Giving
ALL GIFTS BY DESIGNATION FOR 2018—2019 Lamplighter Fund Gifts $726,650 Designated Operating $9,270 Capital Gifts $855,261 Endowment Gifts $154,509 Total Gifts to Lamplighter 2018–2019
$1,745,691
WHAT IS 2018–2019 OPERATING REVENUE & EXPENSES REVENUE Other including Endowment Draws
8% 6%
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EXPENSES
Lamplighter Fund
Facilities Financial Aid Administrative
12%
Fundraising Academic
5% 10% 1% 4%
REVENUE
EXPENSES
86%
69%
Tuition
Salaries & Benefits
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The Lamplighter Effect?
CUMULATIVE GIVING THE FOLLOWING IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST REFLECTING CUMULATIVE GIVING RECEIPTS FROM DONORS FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1, 2018 TO MAY 31, 2019 AND INCLUDES ALL GIFTS AND PLEDGES TO ANNUAL, RESTRICTED, AND ENDOWMENT FUNDS.
$100,000 and above Monica & Joe Eastin
The ISN Charitable Giving Fund
Jenney & David Gillikin Katherine Rochelle Wyker ’98 & Austin Wyker MARK Foundation
$25,000 – $49,999 Julie & Sulman Ahmed Anonymous Alice & Michael Brown
M&A Brown Family Foundation
Rosemary Enrico
The Enrico Foundation
Mark Giambrone Margaret Johansen Hirsch ’89 & Brad Hirsch The Hirsch Family Foundation
Sally Junkins
The Jerry R. Junkins Family Foundation
Kirsten & Mike Kerrigan
The Jerry R. Junkins Family Foundation
Karen & Bruce Lobdell
The Jerry R. Junkins Family Foundation
Libby & Damian Ornani Gowri & Alex Sharma
$10,000 – $24,999 Katie & David Aisner
The Marion W. Minton & Walter J. Minton Foundation
Flauren Fagadau Bender ’90 & Jason Bender Bender Family Giving Fund
Sarah Lu & Matao Cao Heather & Casey Deskins ORIX Foundation
Marylene Leogier & Mark Henry Melanie & Eugene Jabbour Competitive Cameras
Gunjan & Anurag Jain
The Jain Family Charitable Fund
Margaret Flanagan Solomon ’77 & Glenn Solomon Shanna & Marc Steen Don-Trudy Steen Charitable Foundation
Jean-Louis Trochu
Texas Instruments Foundation
Joe Urso Jeanine Van Wagenen Amy & Kelcy Warren Carmen & Andy Yung
The Andrew and Carmen Yung Family Fund
$5,000 – $9,999
Anonymous Cindy & John Ansbach Lindsey & Dave Beran Allison & Chris Bovard Christy & Trey Brown Katherine & Joe Brucchieri Courtney & Dan Case Tania & Pat Conroy Mary McDermott Cook Elizabeth Brown ’83 & Kevin Courtney Maya Leibman & Robert Gross Mimi & Ward Huey, Jr. Raymond James Charitable
Leslie & Nathan Johnson Morgan & Scott Kennedy Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Sarah & Jonathan Lamensdorf
Highlands Capital Management, L.P.
Billie Jean & Jay Langham Catherine & Doug MacMahon Pam & Carter Meyer Lucy & Thomas Morton The Morton Family Fund
Catherine & Will Rose ’77 Bisan Halum & Mike Shalabi Meredith & Barry Steinhart ’79 Steinhart Family Advised Fund of The Dallas Foundation
Leslie Philipson Krakow ’69 & Bob Krakow
Phyllis & Ron Steinhart
Lisa & Peter Kraus
Sarah & Russell Weinberg Meredith & Rand Wrighton
Krakow Family Charitable Fund
Peter & Lisa Kraus Charitable Fund
Carol & John Levy
Carol & John Levy Fund of the Dallas Foundation
Wendy & Bill Payne Janelle & Alden Pinnell The Pinnell Foundation
Wendy & Henley Quadling Nicole Ginsburg Small ’83 & Justin Small ’83
The Justin and Nicole Small Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas
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Steinhart Family Advised Fund of The Dallas Foundation
$1,000 – $4,999
Anonymous Dia & Kelvin Baggett Trina & Corey Bailey Heather & Ray Balestri Susie & Scott Bender Lori & Bob Bennett Bincy & Brock Bizzell The Humana Foundation, Inc.
Lauryn & Jason Bloom
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Kristy & Taylor Bowen Jordan & Marty Brainerd Val Reyes-Braun & Carlisle Braun Lilly Albritton ’91 & Chuck Briant Shonn & Clarence Brown Lisa & Chuck Brown The Brown Law Firm LLP
Barby & Mason Brown Mason Brown Family Foundation, Inc.
Meijken Westenskow & Brett Burgess Dannye L. Butler Tamara & David Campbell
Communities Foundation of Texas
Danielle & Jeff Cate Ashley & Robert Cathey Lynn Doan & Raymond Chow Sue Chu Sharon & Steven Clark ’88 Texas Instruments Foundation
Shannon Morse ’80 & Dan Clifford Lindsey & Patrick Collins Jennifer & John Corrigan Angela & John Crates Jeanne Marie & Paul Daggett Emily Polito & Ryan Davies Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Chaitanya Tatineni & Abhilash Donepudi Neha & Arjun Dugal Betsy & Richard Eiseman R.D. Eiseman, Inc. Catie & Aaron Enrico The Enrico Foundation
Andrea & Robert Epstein Evey & Chip Fagadau ’61 Evey & Chip Fagadau Fund
Sarah & Tom Fenton Linda & Charlie Fenton Stephanie & Dan Fine Janelle Alcantara & Neil Fisher Jenifer & Peter Flynn Jane & Neil Foote Amy & T.J. Frank ’93 Christy & Bill Gammill AXA Foundation
Wendy & Paul Genender Schwab Charitable Fund
Ksenia & Sergei Gonchar Taylor Cornell Good ’92 Carolyn & Bob Goodrich Laura Grauer Laura and Peter Grauer Foundation
Ashley Geller Greene ’84 & David Greene Michelle & John Grimes Leah & Jon Gross ’69 Angela & Stan Guillory
Ute & Rolf Haberecht Claire & Mark Haidar Jasmine & John Harris Sabrina & Field Harrison Chafen & Eric Hart Liz Cullum Helfrich ’90 & Jeff Helfrich The Helfrich Family Charitable Fund
Kim & Hudson Henley Treasure & Andy Hickman Joan & Zachary Hill Hill & Wilkinson Construction Linda & Phil Hodgson
The Hodgson Family Charitable Fund
Brooke & Ken Hopkins Jennifer Howell Jennifer & David Huey ’81 Katie Reese & Collins Illich Gerry & Leon Johnson Natalie & Mark Johnson Barrell & Jacob Jones Pratima Bakshi & Ravi Joshi Jennifer & Tom Karol Susan & Bill Kennedy Lisa & Matt Kirby Rita & Jack Klein Christine Ho & Anil Koganti Colin Koon Susan & Allyn Kramer The Dallas Foundation
Erica & Trey Kuppin June & Jason Landry Amy & Philip Lang Jean & Jason Larsen Madison & Caleb Lavey Laura and Rick Lear Laura and Peter Grauer Foundation
Pat Villareal & Tom Leatherbury Traci & Ham Lee Liza & Will Lee Elizabeth and Will Lee Family Fund within the Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
Janice & Hunter Lee Catherine & Jeff Lee Natalie & George Lee Bronwyn & Dan Levitan Abby & George Lombardi ’68 Nisha & Vikas Lunia Sheryl & Eric Maas Classic BMW
Kate O’Donnell-Mendell & Josh Mendell Lillian & Chris Meyer Rory & Howard Meyers Patty & David Miller Amy and Matt Miller ’88 Lisa Alexander & Thomas Mitchell
CUMULATIVE GIVING
Kim & Dakon Montgomery Margaret & Jed Morse ’82 Jennifer & Jon Mosle Vickie Nguyen & Ali Moustapha Judith & David Mullens Stephanie & Omar Nawaz Meg & Kevin Nicholson Mary & Steve Nix Jessica & Dirk Nowitzki Jackie OLeary Susie Siller & Nick Olenec Katie & Kyle Oudt Natalie & Dirik Oudt Kelley & Scott Parel Lizzy & Brad Parsons Kristine Doan & Tim Phu Karen Sheinberg Pollock ’76 & Richard Pollock Kirsten & Patrick Poynor Monica & Toby Purdy Ricki & Andy Rabin Kristin & Ricky Rees Marybeth & Craig Reid Brooke & Rod Roberson Ali & Ben Robins Tara & Adam Ross Mandy Dake & Chris Rowley Sylvia Cespedes & Hernan Saenz Terri & Larry Sengbush
JoAnn & Babu Welch Amy & Greg Weselka Ann & Jim White McKinley & Brandon Wier Tiffany & Clayton Wilmer ’83
Courtney & Jeff Sinelli Katy & Randy Skattum
Anonymous Clematene Abbott Walter Adams
Sengbush Studio
Celanese Foundation
Alex & Clayton Snodgrass Cinco & Chris Sorrow Stacie & Byron Spears Ericsson North America
Megan Salzberger Stern ’85 & Michael Stern Caitlin & David Stinnett Bobby Sussman Candace & Max Swango ’76
It’s a Wonderful Life II, a Donor-Advised Fund of Fidelity Charitable
Margaret & David Sykes Janet & Michael Tierney Lan Peng & Tom Tong Rachel & Chris Trowbridge Helen Kaporis & Aris Tsiakos Gwendolyn & Richard Turcotte Mary Catherine Unis & Joe Unis, Jr. ’96 Schwab Charitable Fund
Nicki Johnson & Jeff Valeri Louise Vigeant & Wilco van Hoogstraeten Jaime & Steve Walkowiak Pam Wills-Ward & Mitchell Ward Lisa & Stephen Wardlaw
Goldman Sachs & Company
Cass & Austen Wright Daphna & Amir Yoffe Barney Young Tinka Azurin & Mohammad Yunus Texas Instruments Foundation
$1 – $999
Walter Adams Family Fund
Hongvien & Daniel Adashek LaDeitra Adkins Gela Gallardo & Arturo Aguilar Sara & Mark Albert ’64 Anne & Steve Alexander Kim & Antonio Allen Sydney & Bobby Allen Stacy & Tucker Anderson Samantha Siegel Armstrong ’91 & Shae Armstrong Martha & Nelson Arroyo Sandra & Darren Avrea David Awad Saleha Faisal & Faisal Aziz Victoria Mitchell & Mark Backofen Hari Priya Shanmugam & Suresh Balasubramanian Carol & Larry Barbour Barbour Family Fund
Alyson & Clyde Barnard
Barnard-Kuppin Family Foundation Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Carrie & Josh Bays Wendy & Robin Bechtold Kathey Tobey Beddow ’63 & Bruce Beddow
Caroline & Rob Belanger Leslie & David Benners Dorothy Bennett Lloyd Bentsen IV Aysegul Toptal Bilhan & Erkan Bilhan Natalie & Travis Bittner Traci & Travis Blalock Leslie & Steve Bledsoe Naomi Bloom
Sarah Schoellkopf Bloom ’77 & Sam Bloom Lauren & Jeffrey Boan Marsh & McLellan Companies
Jessica & Cody Boghetich Ana Bohanan Heather & Kevin Bonfield Beth & Adam Boyd Renee Skinner & Trey Branham Victoria Clyde & Lou Braun Susie Breen Natalie Breen ’02 Janis & Sam Brous Mila Davis & Reggie Broussard Amanda & Aaron Brown Amy Brown ’78 Beth & Michael Brown Seth Brown ’95 Susan & Bill Browning Laura Browning Jenny & Pete Bulban The Bulban Family Fund at Schwab Charitable
Diane & Stuart Bumpas Sarah & Zack Burdick Ana Fratila & Val Burlacu Bill Burton Stephanie & Michael Byrd Sandra & Luigi Carleo Ashley Carter ’93
Jason Carter ’95 Linda Cauley Lauren & Austin Chappell Susmita & Sai Chavala Natalie Chavez
Tiffany & Lee Chen Francia & Jerry Chica Merrill Lynch
Mandy & Rich Childs Becky & Chris Christensen Mary Cynthia & Bill Church Olivia & Cole Claiborn Emily & Walter Clarke Georgia Clarke Liana Kuperman & Carlton Clarke Donna & Geoff Clement Ann Cohen Cathy & Mark Cohen Jenn & Gary Cohen ’80 Staci & Glenn Cohen Ashley & John Coker Megahn & Seth Collins Melissa & William Collins Cindy & Bob Connolly Sharon & Dale Courtney Debbie Cox Hope & Gene Cramm Barry Creel Jennifer Hazlewood Cronin ’82 & Mike Cronin Kitty & Tom Cross Victoria & B.A. Cullum Betsy & Bennett Cullum
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CUMULATIVE GIVING Sissy & Allen Cullum Liz Curlin & Danielle Dupuis Linda & Bill Custard Debbie & Chris Cuzalina Brandy & Henry Dalton Katherine Dau ’07 Jo Davenport Hannah Deslatte Saima & Karim Dhanani Rita Hitti & Chadi Dib Kate & Nathan Dicker ’88 Katie & Dean Dillard Megan Dini Susan & Mike Dodge Mary & Dave Dolan Lindsay Dolan ’00 Melisa & Jeff Dorrill Brooke & Andrew Dowdy Kristine Price Dozier & Mike Dozier Laura Jane & Jeff Durfee Sam & Tim Durst Kaitlin & Zach Ebner Ricki & Randy Ebner Susie & George Edwards Angel & Eric Eichhorn Olivia & Joseph Eklund Nadia Elchami ’11 Debbie & Sam Elchami Elayna & Casey Erick Kristin & Nathan Fay Regen Horchow Fearon ’72 & Jeff Fearon Regen Horchow Fearon Fund
Caroline & Tim Finnegan Casey Rodgers Fleming ’86 & Ross Fleming Landy & Alex Fox Fontaine Foxworth ’99 Sarah Frazee ’01 Jessica Toumani & Dale Fresch Shelly & Vince Gammieri Judy & Bob Gass Jamie & Greg Gaunt Neeru & Sumit Gautam Jacquelyn Wilcox & Basheer Ghorayeb Jamie & Scott Ginsburg ’86 LeeLee Gioia Jennifer & Greg Gladstone Shannon Glowacki Rachel Ferdinando & Lawrence Godfrey Laura Chapuis & Ed Goff Chandler Weisbart Goltz ’02 & Jason Goltz Mayela Gonzalez Claire & Jeff Gordon Pagett & Mike Gosslee 46
Meg & Dave Graves Ellen & John Grimes Susie Hartman & David Guedry Haley Haymes Guerin ’96 & Jared Guerin Olga Bograd & Kyle Gummelt Rachel & Jose Gutierrez Yolonda & Eric Habimana Ericsson North America
Helena & Ed Hager Jayne Coleman & Jim Hakert Buffie & Andrew Halle Suntrea & Matt Hammer Rita & Michael Han Alexandra Schnee & Bob Hanson Cindy & Brian Hanson Margaret Hardage ’05 Sara & Stephen Harder Kendra & John Hardin Michelle & James Hardt Katrina & Onaje Harper Lyndsey & Scott Harper Fran & Charles Harris Julie Harris Melissa & Dalen Harrison Nancy & Bill Hasenauer Sarah & Mike Hasenauer Connie & Vel Hawes Norine Haynes Elizabeth Dodge ’83 & Tjepke Heeringa Jennifer Heiss Angela Chiles-Hendrix & Don Hendrix Jac Sterling & Preston Herold Debbie & Jonathan Herskovitz Lillian & Greg Hessel Meredith Hessel ’08 Tommy Hessel ’09 Sandra Hill Taylor & Chase Hill Ellen & Gerry Hoffman Tom Hoitsma Fran & Steve Holley Clayton Hollingsworth Kacy & Steve Holmes Anne & Liam Hsu Wang Xi & Stewart Hsu Corinne & Clay Hufft Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Cathey & Don Humphreys Melissa & Drew Ireland Ann & Charles Irwin Fran & Don Jackson Kelle & Joe Jackson Giggy Loeb Jacobson ’81 & Peter Jacobson Melody Ayeli & Keith Jafari
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Hilary Jenkins ’78 Sonia Garg & Chennakeshava Joga Alesia & Brandon Johnson Textron
Barbara & Scurry Johnson ’73 Carolyn & Victor Johnson Christine & R.J. Johnson Dianne & Zachary Johnson Marietta Johnson Melissa & Fred Johnson Patti Johnson Emily Forman Jourdan ’75 Ann Frances & Cliff Jury Kathryn Kallison ’86 Megan & Ricky Kalra Dyba Syed & Irfaan Kalyani Roni Kelly Eugenia Hudson King ’75 & Frank-Paul King Bridget & Ken Kippels Stephanie & Scott Kirkham Cynthia Philipson Klein ’68 & Benjamin Klein Charles Knell Sunny & Craig Knocke Cyndi & Dan Knudsen Sharadha Sankararaman & Sudheer Kodem Finley Harbaugh Konrade ’93 & Eric Konrade Shari & Andy Krage Ben Krakow ’08 Tricia & Jim Krohn Paige & Tom Kuchler Neelima & Rahim Kurji Melissa & Craig Lackey Kerri & Peter Lai Mary Noel & Bill Lamont Jr. Laura Lavender Charlie Leake ’14 Ashley & Sam Leake ’79 William Leake ’13 Lauren & Ty Lee Nick Leggatt Coleta & Joe Lewis Trudie & Brad Lewis Brittany & Neal Lober Amy & Eric Loehr Caroline & Mario Lopez Natalie & Jason Lu Elizabeth & Matt Lucas Candy MacMahon Jill & Brent Magnuson Dana Maldonado & Luis Maldonado Pena Neha & Arun Mamtani Valeria Calvo & Karl Martinez Jezabel Guadalupe & Jose Luis Mata
Pat Mattingly Karen & Randall McCleskey Kristen & Brian McCool Sue McCullough Cathy McEachern ’79 Eva & Peter McKee Anna Benefiel & John McKenzie Elizabeth & Darin McNeil Lin McNeil Elizabeth Duffy & Chris Melella Marty & Jack Melton Jeny Bania & Keith Menter Leslie Meritt Nancy & Rich Merriam Abbott Fund
Uma Annamalai & Arun Meyyappan Tony Miller ’14 Jim and Tanya Miller Trust for Anthony Miller
Roshni & Amit Mirchandani Amy & Brian Mitts Alison Gaylord Monnich ’74 & David Monnich Caroline & Eric Moore Goldman Sachs & Company
Susan Jackson Moore ’81 Selwyn Rayzor & Rich Moses Kelly & David Moskovic Vijaya & Satya Movva Lucy & Will Murchison Marynell Murphy Katherine & Ross Murrell Neha & Sam Nayyar Katie Ruggeri Nelson ’94 Barbara & Bud Nichols Lindsey & Walt Nixon Libbie & Bill Nylin Marcy & Robert O’Connor Margaret Oden Kate & Mark Ogden Heather Roseberry & Nathan Ohler Pam & Ken O’Krent Maria Then & Henrik Olund Anita Orozco Ana & Matt Owens Jordan Palefsky Rita Ne & Chad Park Jennifer & Winfred Parnell Divya & Keyur Patel Nova & Lincoln Patel Roshani & Rupe Patel Shilpa & Satin Patel Jeff Peck Janel & Danny Perez Jeanie & Claiborne Perrilliat Lakeshia & Chris Peters
CUMULATIVE GIVING Sharon & David Pfaff Plastronics Socket Company
Christine & Travis Phelan ’91 Sonia Philipson Tully & Dan Phillips Bianca Reyna & Aaron Pirouznia Bryson Pogue Justine & Chaz Pokorski Amy & Jason Puig Linda Pullen Jen Wallace ’94 & Todd Pustilnick Westwood Holdings Group
Joan & Ken Raff Nafisa & Asif Rahman Bala & Raj Ramanan Vicki Raney Ritu & Venu Rao Jen & Ravi Ratan Megan & Brian Ratcliff Megan Reinhardt & Nicholas Rawlings Basma & Asif Raza Mary Anne Redmond ’63 Sarah Pearson Reidy ’90 & Tim Reidy Leanne & Mark Reiter Christina & Tony Riccio Barbara Rinas Kathy Ritz Christi & John Rodakis Diane Gibby & Rod Rohrich Damariz Rojo Kim & Vlad Rom Debbi Levy Rothschild ’74 & Barry Rothschild Kate & Ivan Rovner Mandy Dake & Chris Rowley Tracy & Michael Roybal Cary-Elisa Briggle Rubarts ’75 & Bobby Rubarts Ashley & Tony Ruggeri ’92 Carol & Tony Ruggeri Dana Rumbauskas Maria & Bryan Rutledge Kim & Ryan Sabel Nina & Decker Sachse Hira Saiyed & Imad Salahuddin Gabriela Saldana Parkes Avery Savage ’13 Kim & Jim Savage, Jr. The Savage Family Charitable Fund
Heather & Ryan Schamerloh Marcia & Steve Schaul Rachel & Josh Schumann Elisha & Jason Scott April & David Seeds Elida Dakoli & Jon Seib Savannah Seifert ’03
Richa Aparajita & Amiya Setu Maria Reyes & Todd Shadle Jennifer & Edo Shellef Cheryl & Greg Shulman Bel Siller Bridget & Steve Sisson Hilda Ruch & Kent Skipper Nancy & Jim Skochdopole Skochdopole Family Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas
Kate Barden & Eric Smith Kelly Smoyer Cat & Gary Socha Amy & Steve Sowell Gonca & Metehan Soysal Ynetta & Dwayne Spencer Shelby & Cliff Stanley
Shayna Starr Gretchen Champion & Paul Staveteig Kaili & Ed Stehel Lisa Marais & Eric Steinhoff Nicole & Trent Stephenson Sheila & Larry Stern Denise & Chris Stewart ’83 Casey Stoltz Tricia Wilson & Bill Stonaker Lisa & John Stone Jody Stout Beth Brand Stromberg ’79 & Mark Stromberg Kathryn & John Szwejkowski Amanda Takacs Linda & Derek Tarlecki Reagan Tate Katie & Joe Tauscher ’88 Shelly Wang & Johan Thio Mika & Nathan Thomas Michelle Neuhoff Thomas ’75 & Stewart Thomas
Fidelma & Daniel Titus Lynda & Jim Tonick Mallory & Justin Tonick Laura & Mark Tortorella Jade Le & Son Tran Nini Nguyen & Loc Truong Julia Wignall & Enis Tuncer Jean Claire Turcotte Megan Upchurch Jay Valentine Lauren & David Van Wagenen Jessica & Jason Varela Patricia & John Vermillion Stuart Vetterick ’88 Mona & James Vineyard Jorie & Brian Wages Caroline & Jake Wagner
Becky & Brandon Walker Brad Wallace ’93 Travis Wallace ’76 Harianne & David Wallenstein Marc Wallenstein ’90 Janice & Gary Walsh Lee & Ray Wareham Lisa & George Warren Janina Washington Britani Weems Eleise & Rick Weisberg Lyndsey & Jonathan Welch Bill Wetsel Catherine Wetzel
Karen Wilbur Allison & Mark Williams Sherry & Robert Wilson Megan & Trey Wilson Emily Wisner ’04 Peggy & Rory Wisner Goldman Sachs & Company
Emily & Scott Wisniewski Carrie Wright Lucy Reeves Wrubel ’78 Steve Wrubel Anne Yager
Lea & Leo Yancey Anne Yarbrough ’81 Marjorie Koumas & George Yeonas Karen Zachry Priya Swamy Zeikus ’85 & Eric Zeikus Cindy Zhao & Daqi Wang
Wetzel Family Charitable Fund
John Wetzel ’03 Christina & Allen White ’89 Sarah Moreau & Andrew White James Whitfield Leslie Whitfield Kevin Wichers Jill Wiedman Debbie & David Wiggans 2018–2019 | IMPACT REPORT
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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY RECOGNITION LEVEL THE FOLLOWING IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST REFLECTING GIVING RECEIPTS FROM DONORS FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1, 2018 TO MAY 31, 2019 AND INCLUDES ALL GIFTS TO THE LAMPLIGHTER FUND AND ALUMNI FACULTY SALARY SUPPORT FUND.
Luminary Beacon $25,000 and above Julie & Sulman Ahmed Alice & Michael Brown
M&A Brown Family Foundation
Monica & Joe Eastin
The ISN Charitable Giving Fund
Libby & Damian Ornani Martha & Al Rochelle MARK Foundation
Katherine Rochelle Wyker ’98 & Austin Wyker
Melanie & Eugene Jabbour Leslie & Nathan Johnson Morgan & Scott Kennedy
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Billie Jean & Jay Langham Catherine & Doug MacMahon Kelley & Scott Parel Catherine & Will Rose ’77 Joe Urso Meredith & Rand Wrighton
Heather & Casey Deskins ORIX Foundation
Neha & Arjun Dugal Betsy & Richard Eiseman R.D. Eiseman, Inc.
Catie & Aaron Enrico The Enrico Foundation
Evey & Chip Fagadau ’61 Evey & Chip Fagadau Fund
Stephanie & Dan Fine
Jean & Jason Larsen Laura & Rick Lear
Laura and Peter Grauer Foundation
Liza & Will Lee
Elizabeth and Will Lee Family Fund within the Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
Traci & Ham Lee Janice & Hunter Lee Bronwyn & Dan Levitan Carol & John Levy
Carol & John Levy Fund of the Dallas Foundation
MARK Foundation
Nisha & Vikas Lunia Kate O’Donnell-Mendell & Josh Mendell Lillian & Chris Meyer
Luminary Illuminator $15,000 - $24,999 Wendy & Bill Payne Shanna & Marc Steen
Don-Trudy Steen Charitable Foundation
Jeanine Van Wagenen
Luminary Torchbearer $8,000 - $14,999
Sarah Lu & Matao Cao Don Glendenning Marylene Leogier & Mark Henry Gunjan & Anurag Jain The Jain Family Charitable Fund
Sarah & Jonathan Lamensdorf
Highlands Capital Management, L.P.
Wendy & Henley Quadling Nicole Ginsburg Small ’83 & Justin Small ’83
Communities Foundation of Dallas
Amy & Kelcy Warren Carmen & Andy Yung
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Luminary Candle Lighter $5,000 - $7,999 Anonymous Katie & David Aisner
The Marion W. Minton & Walter J. Minton Foundation
Cindy & John Ansbach Flauren Fagadau Bender ’90 & Jason Bender Bender Family Giving Fund
Allison & Chris Bovard Katherine & Joe Brucchieri Tania & Pat Conroy Mary McDermott Cook Elizabeth Brown ’83 & Kevin Courtney Jenney & David Gillikin Maya Leibman & Robert Gross Margaret Johansen Hirsch ’89 & Brad Hirsch The Hirsch Family Foundation
Mimi & Ward Huey, Jr.
Raymond James Charitable
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2019 LUMINARY RECEPTION
Hosted at the home of Flauren Fagadau Bender ’90 and Jason Bender
Luminary Member $1,750 - $4,999 Anonymous Trina & Corey Bailey Susie & Scott Bender Lori & Bob Bennett Lindsey & Dave Beran Bincy & Brock Bizzell The Humana Foundation
Lauryn & Jason Bloom Kristy & Taylor Bowen Val Reyes-Braun & Carlisle Braun Lilly Albritton ’91 & Chuck Briant Barby & Mason Brown Mason Brown Family Foundation
Christy & Trey Brown Jenny & Pete Bulban
The Bulban Family Fund at Schwab Charitable
Dannye L. Butler Tamara & David Campbell
Communities Foundation of Texas
Courtney & Dan Case Danielle & Jeff Cate Ashley & Robert Cathey Lynn Doan & Raymond Chow Sue Chu Sharon & Steven Clark ’88 Texas Instruments Foundation
Lindsey & Patrick Collins Jennifer & John Corrigan Jeanne Marie & Paul Daggett Emily Polito & Ryan Davies
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
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Janelle Alcantara & Neil Fisher Amy & T.J. Frank ’93 Christy & Bill Gammill Mark Giambrone Ksenia & Sergei Gonchar Taylor Cornell Good ’92 Dixie Scarlett Good ’24 Laurie & Peter Grauer Laura and Peter Grauer Foundation
Ashley Geller Greene ’84 & David Greene Jasmine & John Harris Chafen & Eric Hart Treasure & Andy Hickman Joan & Zachary Hill Linda & Phil Hodgson
The Hodgson Family Charitable Fund
Jennifer Howell Jennifer & David Huey ’81 Katie Reese & Collins Illich Gerry* & Leon Johnson Barrell & Jacob Jones Jennifer & Tom Karol Susan & Bill Kennedy Lisa & Matt Kirby Rita & Jack Klein Christine Ho & Anil Koganti Colin Koon Leslie Philipson Krakow ’69 & Bob Krakow Krakow Family Charitable Fund
Erica & Trey Kuppin June & Jason Landry Amy & Philip Lang
Amy & Matt Miller ’88 Patty & David Miller Lisa Alexander & Thomas Mitchell Kim & Dakon Montgomery Margaret & Jed Morse ’82 Lucy & Thomas Morton The Morton Family Fund
Jennifer & Jon Mosle Stephanie & Omar Nawaz Mary & Steve Nix Jackie OLeary Susie Siller & Nick Olenec Natalie & Dirik Oudt Katie & Kyle Oudt Kristine Doan & Tim Phu Janelle & Alden Pinnell The Pinnell Foundation
Karen Sheinberg Pollock ’76 & Richard Pollock Kirsten & Patrick Poynor Kristin & Ricky Rees Marybeth & Craig Reid Brooke & Rod Roberson Ali & Ben Robins Tara & Adam Ross Mandy Dake & Chris Rowley Sylvia Cespedes & Hernan Saenz Gowri & Alex Sharma Courtney & Jeff Sinelli Alex & Clayton Snodgrass Margaret Flanagan Solomon ’77 & Glenn Solomon Cinco & Chris Sorrow *Denotes Deceased
ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY RECOGNITION LEVEL
Stacie & Byron Spears Ericsson North America
Megan Salzberger Stern ’85 & Michael Stern Caitlin & David Stinnett Bobby Sussman Margaret & David Sykes Janet & Michael Tierney Lan Peng & Tom Tong Jean-Louis Trochu Texas Instruments Foundation
Cynthia Trochu
Texas Instruments Foundation
Rachel & Chris Trowbridge Gwendolyn & Richard Turcotte Suzanne & Chris Turner Mary Catherine & Joe Unis ’96 Schwab Charitable Fund
Nicki Johnson & Jeff Valeri Louise Vigeant & Wilco van Hoogstraeten Jaime & Steve Walkowiak Pam Wills-Ward & Mitchell Ward Sarah & Russell Weinberg JoAnn & Babu Welch Amy & Greg Weselka McKinley & Brandon Wier Tiffany & Clayton Wilmer ’83 Goldman Sachs & Company
Daphna & Amir Yoffe Barney Young Tinka Azurin & Mohammad Yunus Texas Instruments Foundation
The 1953 Club $500 - $1,749 Walter Adams
Walter Adams Family Fund
Kim & Antonio Allen Stacy & Tucker Anderson Sandra & Darren Avrea Saleha Faisal & Faisal Aziz Victoria Mitchell & Mark Backofen Dia & Kelvin Baggett Heather & Ray Balestri Alyson & Clyde Barnard Barnard-Kuppin Family Foundation Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Dorothy Bennett Tina Mahal & Raj Bhanot Traci & Travis Blalock Sarah Schoellkopf Bloom ’77 & Sam Bloom Jordan & Marty Brainerd Renee Skinner & Trey Branham Amanda & Aaron Brown Shonn & Clarence Brown Diane & Stuart Bumpas Meijken Westenskow & Brett Burgess
Ana Fratila & Val Burlacu Stephanie & Michael Byrd Linda Cauley Emily & Walter Clarke Shannon Morse ’80 & Dan Clifford Ashley & John Coker Megahn & Seth Collins Hope & Gene Cramm Angela & John Crates Victoria & B.A. Cullum Rita Hitti & Chadi Dib Katie & Dean Dillard Chaitanya Tatineni & Abhilash Donepudi Melisa & Jeff Dorrill Angel & Eric Eichhorn Andrea & Robert Epstein Linda & Charlie Fenton Sarah & Tom Fenton Christy & Bill Gammill AXA Foundation
Wendy & Paul Genender Schwab Charitable Fund
Carolyn & Bob Goodrich Pagett & Mike Gosslee Meg & Dave Graves Michelle & John Grimes Leah & Jon Gross ’69 Susie Hartman & David Guedry Haley Haymes Guerin ’96 & Jared Guerin Angela & Stan Guillory Olga Bograd & Kyle Gummelt Ute & Rolf Haberecht Helena & Ed Hager Claire & Mark Haidar Buffie & Andrew Halle Rita & Michael Han Cindy & Brian Hanson Lyndsey & Scott Harper Sara & Stephen Harder Melissa & Dalen Harrison Sabrina & Field Harrison Norine Haynes Elizabeth Dodge ’83 & Tjepke Heeringa Jennifer Heiss Liz Cullum Helfrich ’90 & Jeff Helfrich The Helfrich Family Charitable Fund
Kim & Hudson Henley Fran & Steve Holley Brooke & Ken Hopkins Corinne & Clay Hufft
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Fran & Don Jackson Kelle & Joe Jackson Natalie & Mark Johnson Patti Johnson Pratima Bakshi & Ravi Joshi Emily Forman Jourdan ’75
Charles Knell Sharadha Sankararaman & Sudheer Kodem Susan & Allyn Kramer The Dallas Foundation
Lisa & Peter Kraus
Peter & Lisa Kraus Charitable Fund
Neelima & Rahim Kurji Melissa & Craig Lackey Madison & Caleb Lavey Pat Villareal & Tom Leatherbury Natalie & George Lee Catherine & Jeffrey Lee Lauren & Ty Lee Brittany & Neal Lober Amy & Eric Loehr Abby & George Lombardi ’68 Caroline & Mario Lopez Sheryl & Eric Maas Classic BMW
Jill & Brent Magnuson Valeria Calvo & Karl Martinez Elizabeth & Darin McNeil Rory & Howard Meyers Selwyn Rayzor & Rich Moses Vickie Nguyen & Ali Moustapha Satya & Vijaya Movva Judith & David Mullens Barbara & Bud Nichols Meg & Kevin Nicholson Jessica & Dirk Nowitzki Rita Ne & Chad Park Lizzy & Brad Parsons Amy & Jason Puig Vicki Raney Jen & Ravi Ratan Megan & Brian Ratcliff Basma & Asif Raza Ashley & Tony Ruggeri ’92 Carol & Tony Ruggeri, Jr. Kim & Jim Savage The Savage Family Charitable Fund
Heather & Ryan Schamerloh Elida Dakoli & Jon Seib Terri & Larry Sengbush Sengbush Studio
Jennifer & Edo Shellef Katy & Randy Skattum Celanese Foundation
Cat & Gary Socha Candace & Max Swango ’76
It’s a Wonderful Life II, a Donor-Advised Fund of Fidelity Charitable
Shelly Wang & Johan Thio Mika & Nathan Thomas Michelle Neuhoff Thomas ’75 & Stewart Thomas Laura & Mark Tortorella Jade Le & Son Tran Nini Nguyen & Loc Truong Helen Kaporis & Aris Tsiakos
Brad Wallace ’93 Harianne & David Wallenstein Lisa & Stephen Wardlaw Lee & Ray Wareham Eleise & Rick Weisberg Ann & Jim White Christina & Allen White ’89 Sarah Moreau & Andrew White Emily & Scott Wisniewski Cass & Austen Wright Lucy Reeves Wrubel ’78 Steve Wrubel
The Lantern Club $1 - $499
Clematene Abbott Hongvien & Daniel Adashek LaDeitra Adkins Gela Gallardo & Arturo Aguilar Sara & Mark Albert ’64 Anne & Steve Alexander Sydney & Bobby Allen Richa Aparajita & Amiya Setu Samantha Siegel Armstrong ’91 & Shae Armstrong Martha & Nelson Arroyo David Awad Hari Priya Shanmugam & Suresh Balasubramanian Carol & Larry Barbour Barbour Family Fund
Tamara Barsik Carrie & Josh Bays Wendy & Robin Bechtold Kathey Tobey Beddow ’63 & Bruce Beddow Caroline & Rob Belanger Leslie & David Benners Lloyd Bentsen IV Aysegul Toptal Bilhan & Erkan Bilhan Natalie & Travis Bittner Leslie & Steve Bledsoe Naomi Bloom Lauren & Jeffrey Boan Marsh & McLellan Companies
Jessica & Cody Boghetich Ana Bohanan Heather & Kevin Bonfield Beth & Adam Boyd Victoria Clyde & Lou Braun Susie Breen Natalie Breen ’02 Janis & Sam Brous Mila Davis & Reggie Broussard Amy Brown ’78 Beth & Michael Brown Seth Brown ’95 Susan & Bill Browning Laura Browning Sarah & Zack Burdick Bill Burton
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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY RECOGNITION LEVEL Sandra & Luigi Carleo Ashley Carter ’93 Jason Carter ’95 Lauren & Austin Chappell Susmita & Sai Chavala Natalie Chavez Tiffany & Lee Chen Francia & Jerry Chica Merrill Lynch
Mandy & Rich Childs Angela Chiles-Hendrix & Don Hendrix Becky & Chris Christensen Mary Cynthia & Bill Church Olivia & Cole Claiborn Georgia Clarke Liana Kuperman & Carlton Clarke Donna & Geoff Clement Ann Cohen Cathy & Mark Cohen Jenn & Gary Cohen ’80 Staci & Glenn Cohen Melissa & William Collins Finn Collins ’14 Cindy & Bob Connolly Sharon & Dale Courtney Debbie Cox Anna Cramm ’10 Claire Cramm ’07 Jennifer Hazlewood Cronin ’82 & Mike Cronin Kitty & Tom Cross Betsy & Bennett Cullum Sissy & Allen Cullum Liz Curlin & Danielle Dupuis Linda & Bill Custard Debbie & Chris Cuzalina Brandy & Henry Dalton Katherine Dau ’07 Jo Davenport Hannah Deslatte Saima & Karim Dhanani Kate & Nathan Dicker ’88 Megan Dini Susan & Mike Dodge Mary & Dave Dolan Lindsay Dolan ’00 Brooke & Andrew Dowdy Kristine Price Dozier & Mike Dozier Laura Jane & Jeff Durfee Sam & Tim Durst Ricki & Randy Ebner Kaitlin & Zach Ebner Susie & George Edwards Olivia & Joseph Eklund Debbie & Sam Elchami Nadia Elchami ’11 Elayna & Casey Erick Kristin & Nathan Fay Regen Horchow Fearon ’72 & Jeff Fearon Reagan Horchow Fearon Fund
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Caroline & Tim Finnegan Casey Rodgers Fleming ’86 & Ross Fleming Landy & Alex Fox Fontaine Foxworth ’99 Sarah Frazee ’01 Jessica Toumani & Dale Fresch Shelly & Vince Gammieri Judy & Bob Gass Jamie & Greg Gaunt Neeru & Sumit Gautam Jacquelyn Wilcox & Basheer Ghorayeb Jamie & Scott Ginsburg ’86 LeeLee Gioia Jennifer & Greg Gladstone Shannon Glowacki Rachel Ferdinando & Lawrence Godfrey Laura Chapuis & Ed Goff Chandler Weisbart Goltz ’02 & Jason Goltz Mayela Gonzalez Claire & Jeff Gordon Ellen & John Grimes Rachel & Jose Gutierrez Yolonda & Eric Habimana Ericsson North America
Jayne Coleman & Jim Hakert Suntrea & Matt Hammer Alexandra Schnee & Bob Hanson Tania & Kevin Hardage Margaret Hardage ’05 Kendra & John Hardin Michelle & James Hardt Katrina & Onaje Harper Fran & Charles Harris Julie Harris Nancy & Bill Hasenauer Sarah & Mike Hasenauer Connie & Vel Hawes Jac Sterling & Preston Herold Debbie & Jonathan Herskovitz Lillian & Greg Hessel Tommy Hessel ’09 Taylor & Chase Hill Sandra Hill Ellen & Gerry Hoffman Tom Hoitsma Clayton Hollingsworth Kacy & Steve Holmes Anne & Liam Hsu Wang Xi & Stewart Hsu Cathey & Don Humphreys Melissa & Drew Ireland Ann & Charles Irwin Giggy Loeb Jacobson ’81 & Peter Jacobson Melody Ayeli & Keith Jafari Hilary Jenkins ’78 Sonia Garg & Chennakeshava Joga Alesia & Brandon Johnson Textron
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Barbara & Scurry Johnson ’73 Carolyn & Victor Johnson Christine & R.J. Johnson Dianne & Zachary Johnson Melissa & Fred Johnson Marietta Johnson Andrew Jury ’02 Ann Frances & Cliff Jury Kathryn Kallison ’86 Megan & Ricky Kalra Dyba Syed & Irfaan Kalyani Roni Kelly Eugenia Hudson King ’75 & Frank-Paul King Bridget & Ken Kippels Stephanie & Scott Kirkham Cynthia Philipson Klein ’68 & Benjamin Klein Sunny & Craig Knocke Cyndi & Dan Knudsen Finley Harbaugh Konrade ’93 & Eric Konrade Dane Kozelsky ’11 Shari & Andy Krage Ben Krakow ’08 Tricia & Jim Krohn Paige & Tom Kuchler Kerri & Peter Lai Mary Noel & Bill Lamont Jr. Laura Lavender Ashley & Sam Leake ’79 Nick Leggatt Coleta & Joe Lewis Natalie & Jason Lu Elizabeth & Matt Lucas Candy MacMahon Dana Maldonado & Luis Maldonado Pena Neha & Arun Mamtani Jezabel Guadalupe & Jose Luis Mata Pat Mattingly Karen & Randall McCleskey Kristen & Brian McCool Sue McCullough Cathy McEachern ’79 Eva & Peter McKee Anna Benefiel & John McKenzie Lin McNeil Elizabeth Duffy & Chris Melella Jeny Bania & Keith Menter Leslie Meritt Nancy & Rich Merriam Abbott Fund
Pam & Carter Meyer Uma Annamalai & Arun Meyyappan Tony Miller ’14
Jim and Tanya Miller Trust for Anthony Miller
Roshni & Amit Mirchandani Amy & Brian Mitts
Alison Gaylord Monnich ’74 & David Monnich Caroline & Eric Moore Goldman Sachs & Company
Susan Jackson Moore ’81 Kelly & David Moskovic Lucy & Will Murchison Marynell Murphy Katherine & Ross Murrell Neha & Sam Nayyar Katie Ruggeri Nelson ’94 Nathan Nelson Lindsey & Walt Nixon Libbie & Bill Nylin Marcy & Robert O’Connor Margaret Oden Kate & Mark Ogden Heather Roseberry & Nathan Ohler Pam & Ken O’Krent Maria Then & Henrik Olund Anita Orozco Ana & Matt Owens Jordan Palefsky Gabriela Saldana Parkes Jennifer & Winfred Parnell Divya & Keyur Patel Nova & Lincoln Patel Roshani & Rupe Patel Shilpa & Satin Patel Jeff Peck Janel & Danny Perez Jeanie & Claiborne Perrilliat Lakeshia & Chris Peters Sharon & David Pfaff Plastronics Socket Company
Christine & Travis Phelan ’91 Sonia Philipson Tully & Dan Phillips Bianca Reyna & Aaron Pirouznia Bryson Pogue Justine & Chaz Pokorski Linda Pullen Jen Wallace ’94 & Todd Pustilnick Westwood Holdings Group
Joan & Ken Raff Nafisa & Asif Rahman Bala & Raj Ramanan Kristie Ramirez Ritu & Venu Rao Megan Reinhardt & Nicholas Rawlings Mary Anne Redmond ’63 Sarah Pearson Reidy ’90 & Tim Reidy Leanne & Mark Reiter Merrill Reiter ’01 Christina & Tony Riccio Barbara Rinas Kathy Ritz Christi & John Rodakis Diane Gibby & Rod Rohrich
Damariz Rojo Kim & Vlad Rom Debbi Levy Rothschild ’74 & Barry Rothschild Grace Rovner ’01 Hope Rovner ’07 Kate & Ivan Rovner Tracy & Michael Roybal Cary-Elisa Briggle Rubarts ’75 & Bobby Rubarts Dana Rumbauskas Maria & Bryan Rutledge Kim & Ryan Sabel Nina & Decker Sachse Hira Saiyed & Imad Salahuddin Marcia & Steve Schaul Rachel & Josh Schumann Elisha & Jason Scott April & David Seeds Savannah Seifert ’03 Alexander Shadle ’16 Christian Shadle ’13 Isabella Shadle ’11 Maria Reyes & Todd Shadle Bisan Halum & Mike Shalabi Cheryl & Greg Shulman Bel Siller Bridget & Steve Sisson Hilda Ruch & Kent Skipper Nancy & Jim Skochdopole
Jean Claire Turcotte Megan Upchurch Jay Valentine Jessica & Jason Varela Patricia & John Vermillion Lance Vester Stuart Vetterick ’88 Mona & James Vineyard Jorie & Brian Wages Caroline & Jake Wagner Becky & Brandon Walker Travis Wallace ’76 Marc Wallenstein ’90 Janice & Gary Walsh Cindy Zhao & Daqi Wang Lisa & George Warren Janina Washington Britani Weems Lyndsey & Jonathan Welch Bill Wetsel
Skochdopole Family Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas
Kate Barden & Eric Smith Kelly Smoyer Amy & Steve Sowell Gonca & Metehan Soysal Ynetta & Dwayne Spencer Shelby & Cliff Stanley Shayna Starr Gretchen Champion & Paul Staveteig Kaili & Ed Stehel Meredith & Barry Steinhart ’79 Lisa Marais & Eric Steinhoff Nicole & Trent Stephenson Sheila & Larry Stern Denise & Chris Stewart ’83 Ella Stewart ’18 Casey Stoltz Tricia Wilson & Bill Stonaker Lisa & John Stone Jody Stout Beth Brand Stromberg ’79 & Mark Stromberg Kathryn & John Szwejkowski Amanda Takacs Linda & Derek Tarlecki Reagan Tate Katie & Joe Tauscher ’88 Fidelma & Daneil Titus Mallory & Justin Tonick Lynda & Jim Tonick Julia Wignall & Enis Tuncer
Catherine & Jack Wetzel
Wetzel Family Charitable Fund
John Wetzel ’03 James Whitfield Leslie Whitfield Kevin Wichers Jill Wiedman Debbie & David Wiggans Karen Wilbur Allison & Mark Williams Megan & Trey Wilson Sherry & Robert Wilson Emily Wisner ’04 Peggy & Rory Wisner Goldman Sachs & Company
Carrie Wright Anne Yager P.T. Yager ’06 Lea & Leo Yancey Anne Yarbrough ’81 Marjorie Koumas & George Yeonas Priya Swamy Zeikus ’85 & Eric Zeikus
DONORS BY CONSTITUENCY THE FOLLOWING IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST REFLECTING CUMULATIVE GIVING FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2018 TO MAY 31, 2019, SORTED BY CONSTITUENCY TYPE. IT INCLUDES CASH CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANNUAL, RESTRICTED, CAPITAL, AND ENDOWED FUNDS.
GRANDPARENTS Clematene Abbott Abigail Bays ’23 Sandra & Darren Avrea Frances Cathey ’20 Nina Cathey ’22 Spencer Cathey ’24 Carol & Larry Barbour Ivy Jones ’24 Alyson & Clyde Barnard Henry Kuppin ’24 Peter Kuppin ’25 Susie & Scott Bender Jack Bender ’20 Leo Bender ’22
Dorothy Bennett Maxwell Bennett ’21 Naomi Bloom Avery Bloom ’22 Victoria Clyde & Lou Braun Sophie Braun ’25 Janis & Sam Brous Wils Brous ’22 Reeves Brous ’24 Alice & Michael Brown Benjamin Courtney ’20 Sam Courtney ’23 Barby & Mason Brown Emerson Brown ’21 Susan & Bill Browning Emma Lober ’22
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Dannye L. Butler Dixie Scarlett Good ’24 Sandra & Luigi Carleo Lucia Eklund ’25 Francia & Jerry Chica Andie Yung ’19 Georgia Clarke Lincoln Clarke ’19 Mae Clarke ’22 Donna & Geoff Clement Benjamin Dillard ’24 Ann Cohen Stella Cohen ’23 Miles Cohen ’24 Sharon & Dale Courtney Benjamin Courtney ’20 Sam Courtney ’23
Norine Haynes Lillie Lopez ’19 Joan & Zachary Hill Lily Whitfield ’23 Ellen & Gerry Hoffman Nora Lucus ’25 Fran & Steve Holley Cameron Wilson ’25 Jennifer Howell Charlie Perez ’21 Mimi & Ward Huey Jr. Josephine Huey ’22 Cathey & Don Humphreys Palmer Nicholson ’22 Beau Nicholson ’23 Gerry* & Leon Johnson Noel Valeri ’22
Betsy & Bennett Cullum Katie Helfrich ’21 Sissy & Allen Cullum Montgomery Cullum ’23 Jane Ellery Cullum ’25 Evey & Chip Fagadau ’61 Jack Bender ’20 Leo Bender ’22 Linda & Charlie Fenton Samuel Fenton ’24 LeeLee Gioia Henry Kuppin ’24 Peter Kuppin ’25 Carolyn & Bob Goodrich Madeleine Nix ’19 Lauren Nix ’22 Pagett & Mike Gosslee Cameron Wilson ’25 Fran & Charles Harris Kendall Harris ’19 Nancy & Bill Hasenauer Jensen Hasenauer ’25
Patti Johnson Prideaux Johnson ’19 Archer Johnson ’22 Bridget & Ken Kippels Jake Parel ’20 Connor Parel ’24 Charles Knell Rose Sachse ’23 Sam Sachse ’25 Susan & Allyn Kramer Sarah Epstein ’25 Schatzie & George Lee Isabel Lee ’20 Blythe Lee ’21 Trudie & Brad Lewis Isabel Lee ’20 Blythe Lee ’21 Candy MacMahon Andrew MacMahon ’19 Carter MacMahon ’19 Lollie MacMahon ’22 Karen & Randall McCleskey Mikayla McCleskey ’23
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Lin McNeil Xander McNeil ’21 Patty & David Miller Hayden Miller ’20 Evelyn Miller ’22 Libbie & Bill Nylin Xander McNeil ’21 Jeanie & Claiborne Perrilliat Louis Turcotte ’21 Charles Turcotte ’22 George Turcotte ’24 Linda Pullen Mia Alexander ’21 Marybeth & Craig Reid William Murchison ’23 Barbara Rinas Michael Hammer ’25 Carol & Tony Ruggeri Gigi Nelson ’23 Michael Ruggeri ’24 Juliana Ruggeri ’25 Bel Siller Stella Olenec ’25 Sheila & Larry Stern Mia Stern ’19 Margaret & David Sykes Sykes Lamensdorf ’20 Lynda & Jim Tonick Emmy Tonick ’25 Jean Claire Turcotte Louis Turcotte ’21 Charles Turcotte ’22 George Turcotte ’24 Jeanine Van Wagenen Will Van Wagenen ’23 Lee & Ray Wareham Natalie Tortorella ’25 Karen Wilbur Sally Gillikin ’22 Sherry & Robert Wilson Samuel Fenton ’24 Marjorie Koumas & George Yeonas Caroline G. White ’22
*Denotes Deceased
DONORS BY CONSTITUENCY ALUMNI DONORS BY DECADE 1960s
Anonymous Sara & Mark Albert ’64 Kathey Tobey Beddow ’63 & Bruce Beddow Evey & Chip Fagadau ’61 Leah & Jon Gross ’69 Cynthia Philipson Klein ’68 & Benjamin Klein Leslie Philipson Krakow ’69 & Bob Krakow Abby & George Lombardi ’68 Mary Anne Redmond ’63
1970s
Sarah Schoellkopf Bloom ’77 & Sam Bloom Amy Brown ’78 Regen Horchow Fearon ’72 & Jeff Fearon Hilary Jenkins ’78 Barbara & Scurry Johnson ’73 Emily Forman Jourdan ’75 Eugenia Hudson King ’75 & Frank-Paul King Ashley & Sam Leake ’79 Cathy McEachern ’79 Alison Gaylord Monnich ’74 & David Monnich Karen Sheinberg Pollock ’76 & Richard Pollock Catherine & Will Rose ’77 Debbi Levy Rothschild ’74 & Barry Rothschild Cary-Elisa Briggle Rubarts ’75 & Bobby Rubarts Margaret Flanagan Solomon ’77 & Glenn Solomon Meredith & Barry Steinhart ’79 Beth Brand Stromberg ’79 & Mark Stromberg Candace & Max Swango ’76 Michelle Neuhoff Thomas ’75 & Stewart Thomas Travis Wallace ’76 Lucy Reeves Wrubel ’78
1980s
Elizabeth Brown ’83 & Kevin Courtney Sharon & Steven Clark ’88 Shannon Morse ’80 & Dan Clifford Jenn & Gary Cohen ’80 Jennifer Hazlewood Cronin ’82 & Mike Cronin Kate & Nathan Dicker ’88 Casey Rodgers Fleming ’86 & Ross Fleming Jamie & Scott Ginsburg ’86
Ashley Geller Greene ’84 & David Greene Elizabeth Dodge ’83 & Tjepke Heeringa Margaret Johansen Hirsch ’89 & Brad Hirsch Jennifer & David Huey ’81 Giggy Loeb Jacobson ’81 & Peter Jacobson Kathryn Kallison ’86 Amy & Matt Miller ’88 Susan Jackson Moore ’81 Margaret & Jed Morse ’82 Nicole Ginsburg Small ’83 & Justin Small ’83
Megan Salzberger Stern ’85 & Michael Stern Denise & Chris Stewart ’83 Katie & Joe Tauscher ’88 Stuart Vetterick ’88 Christina & Allen White ’89 Tiffany & Clayton Wilmer ’83 Anne Yarbrough ’81 Priya Swamy Zeikus ’85 & Eric Zeikus
1990s
Samantha Siegel Armstrong ’91 & Shae Armstrong Flauren Fagadau Bender ’90 & Jason Bender Lilly Albritton ’91 & Chuck Briant Seth Brown ’95 Ashley Carter ’93 Jason Carter ’95 Fontaine Foxworth ’99 Amy & T.J. Frank ’93 Taylor Cornell Good ’92 Haley Haymes Guerin ’96 & Jared Guerin
Liz Cullum Helfrich ’90 & Jeff Helfrich Finley Harbaugh Konrade ’93 & Eric Konrade Katie Ruggeri Nelson ’94 Christine & Travis Phelan ’91 Sarah Pearson Reidy ’90 & Tim Reidy Ashley & Tony Ruggeri ’92 Mary Catherine & Joe Unis, Jr. ’96 Jen Wallace ’94 & Todd Pustilnick Brad Wallace ’93 Marc Wallenstein ’90 Katherine Rochelle Wyker ’98 & Austin Wyker
2000s
Natalie Breen ’02 Claire Cramm ’07 Katherine Dau ’07 Lindsay Dolan ’00 Sarah Frazee ’01 Chandler Weisbart Goltz ’02 & Jason Goltz Margaret Hardage ’05 Meredith Hessel ’08 Tommy Hessel ’09 Andrew Jury ’02 Ben Krakow ’08 Katherine Levy ’02 Merrill Reiter ’01 Grace Rovner ’01 Hope Rovner ’07 Savannah Seifert ’03 John Wetzel ’03 Emily Wisner ’04 P.T. Yager ’06
2010s
Finn Collins ’14 Anna Cramm ’10 Nadia Elchami ’11 Tony Miller ’14 Isabella Shadle ’11 Christian Shadle ’13 Alexander Shadle ’16 Ella Stewart ’18
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DONORS BY CONSTITUENCY PARENTS OF ALUMNI Gela Gallardo & Arturo Aguilar Sara & Mark Albert ’64 Stacy & Tucker Anderson Samantha Siegel Armstrong ’91 & Shae Armstrong Martha & Nelson Arroyo Heather & Ray Balestri Leslie & David Benners Sarah Schoellkopf Bloom ’77 & Sam Bloom Allison & Chris Bovard Susie Breen Alice & Michael Brown Beth & Michael Brown Lisa & Chuck Brown Shonn & Clarence Brown Jenny & Pete Bulban Diane & Stuart Bumpas Dannye Butler Tamara & David Campbell Becky & Chris Christensen Mary Cynthia & Bill Church Cathy & Mark Cohen
Melissa & William Collins Mary McDermott Cook Jennifer & John Corrigan Hope & Gene Cramm Angela & John Crates Jennifer Hazlewood Cronin ’82 & Mike Cronin Kitty & Tom Cross Betsy & Bennett Cullum Linda & Bill Custard Elizabeth Dodge ’83 & Tjepke Heeringa Susan & Mike Dodge Mary & Dave Dolan Sam & Tim Durst Ricki & Randy Ebner Betsy & Richard Eiseman Debbie & Sam Elchami Catie & Aaron Enrico Evey Fagadau & Chip Fagadau ’61 Regen Horchow Fearon ’72 & Jeff Fearon 54
Jenifer & Peter Flynn Jane & Neil Foote Jamie & Greg Gaunt Wendy & Paul Genender Meg & Dave Graves Michelle & John Grimes Maya Leibman & Robert Gross Ute & Rolf Haberecht Jayne Coleman & Jim Hakert Buffie & Andrew Halle Cindy & Brian Hanson Tania & Kevin Hardage Fran & Charles Harris Lillian & Greg Hessel Linda & Phil Hodgson
Nisha & Vikas Lunia Sheryl & Eric Maas Jill & Brent Magnuson Marty & Jack Melton Nancy & Rich Merriam Rory & Howard Meyers Patty & David Miller Kelly & David Moskovic Jennifer & Jon Mosle Barbara & Bud Nichols Kate & Mark Ogden Nova & Lincoln Patel Wendy & Bill Payne Sharon & David Pfaff Sonia Philipson
Tom Hoitsma Kacy & Steve Holmes Mimi & Ward Huey, Jr. Corinne & Clay Hufft Ann & Charles Irwin Fran & Don Jackson Marietta Johnson Barbara & Scurry Johnson ’73 Ann Frances & Cliff Jury Jennifer & Tom Karol Kirsten & Mike Kerrigan Eugenia Hudson King ’75 & Frank-Paul King Rita & Jack Klein Sunny & Craig Knocke Leslie Philipson Krakow ’69 & Bob Krakow Lisa & Peter Kraus Tricia & Jim Krohn Ashley & Sam Leake ’79 Laura & Rick Lear Pat Villareal & Tom Leatherbury Carol & John Levy Karen & Bruce Lobdell Amy & Eric Loehr
Karen Sheinberg Pollock ’76 & Richard Pollock Monica & Toby Purdy Ricki & Andy Rabin Joan & Ken Raff Kristie Ramirez Jen & Ravi Ratan Selwyn Rayzor & Rich Moses Leanne & Mark Reiter Kathy Ritz Martha & Al Rochelle Diane Gibby & Rod Rohrich Catherine & Will Rose ’77 Kate & Ivan Rovner Mandy Dake & Chris Rowley Tracy & Michael Roybal Carol & Tony Ruggeri Kim & Jim Savage Heather & Ryan Schamerloh Marcia & Steve Schaul Maria Reyes & Todd Shadle Gowri & Alex Sharma Nancy & Jim Skochdopole Margaret Flanagan Solomon ’77 & Glenn Solomon
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Gretchen Champion & Paul Staveteig Meredith & Barry Steinhart ’79 Phyllis & Ron Steinhart Megan Salzberger Stern ’85 & Michael Stern Denise & Chris Stewart ’83 Tricia Wilson & Bill Stonaker Lisa & John Stone Beth Brand Stromberg ’79 & Mark Stromberg Bobby Sussman Candace & Max Swango ’76 Michelle Neuhoff Thomas ’75 & Stewart Thomas Jean-Louis Trochu Cynthia Trochu Harianne & David Wallenstein Janice & Gary Walsh Pam Wills-Ward & Mitchell Ward Lisa & George Warren Amy & Kelcy Warren Sarah & Russell Weinberg Catherine & Jack Wetzel Debbie & David Wiggans Peggy & Rory Wisner Lucy Reeves Wrubel ’78 Steve Wrubel Anne Yager Lea & Leo Yancey Barney Young
ORGANIZATIONAL DONORS AND TRIBUTE GIFTS THE FOLLOWING LIST REFLECTS GIVING FROM ORGANIZATIONAL DONORS AND TRIBUTE GIFTS FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2018 TO MAY 31, 2019 AND INCLUDES CASH CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANNUAL, RESTRICTED, CAPITAL, AND ENDOWED FUNDS.
FRIENDS & FORMER FACULTY/STAFF Anonymous Laura Browning Becky & Wayne Christensen Barry Creel Melisa & Jeff Dorrill Danielle Dupuis Regen Horchow Fearon ’72 & Jeff Fearon
Judy & Bob Gass Don Glendenning Ellen & John Grimes Connie & Vel Hawes Kacy & Steve Holmes Madison & Caleb Lavey Ashley & Sam Leake ’79
Hilda Ruch & Kent Skipper Terri & Larry Sengbush Catherine Wetzel Kevin Wichers Meredith & Rand Wrighton Karen Zachry
Liza & Will Lee Coleta & Joe Lewis Pat Mattingly Marty & Jack Melton Susan Jackson Moore ’81 Barbara & Bud Nichols Mark Reiter
CORPORATIONS & FOUNDATIONS Anonymous Abbott Fund Albertsons Safeway – Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program AmazonSmile Foundation American Heart Association AXA Foundation Bank of America Charitable Foundation Bessemer Trust Celanese Foundation Chick-fil-A Classic BMW Communities Foundation of Texas Competitive Cameras Don-Trudy Steen Charitable Foundation Ericsson North America Inc. Fidelity Charitable Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Troop 4536
Goldman, Sachs & Company Hill & Wilkinson Construction Jim and Tanya Miller Trust for Anthony Miller Laura and Peter Grauer Foundation Locke Lord LLP M&A Brown Family Foundation Marsh & McLellan Companies Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc. Merrill Lynch ORIX Foundation PepsiCo Foundation Plastronics Socket Company R.D. Eiseman Raymond James Charitable Schwab Charitable Fund Sengbush Studio Texas Instruments Foundation TexasCarsDirect.com
Textron Matching Gift Program The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Brown Law Firm LLP The Dallas Foundation The Enrico Foundation The Greater Cincinnati Foundation The Hirsch Family Foundation The Humana Foundation The ISN Charitable Giving Fund The Marion W. Minton & Walter J. Minton Foundation The Pinnell Foundation Toyota Motor Corporation Westwood Holdings Group Wholesome Food Services YourCause
TRIBUTE GIFTS In Honor of Sophie Braun Kevin Wichers In Honor of Diane and Stuart Bumpas Jenifer & Peter Flynn In Honor of Grace Cook ’98 Madison & Caleb Lavey In Honor of Betsy and Bennett Cullum Jenifer & Peter Flynn In Honor of Sarah Epstein ’25 Susan & Allyn Kramer
In Memory of Barbara Fields Pat Mattingly In Memory of Mira P. Foshee ’14 Marty & Jack Melton In Honor of Dixie Scarlett Good ’24 Dannye L. Butler In Honor of Liza & Will Lee Don Glendenning
In Honor of Mikayla McCleskey ’23 Karen & Randall McCleskey In Honor of Sue McCullough Barry Creel In Memory of Juli McGinnis Pat Mattingly Marty & Jack Melton Hilda Ruch & Kent Skipper
In Honor of Catherine M. Rose Linda & Bill Custard Connie & Vel Hawes Leslie Philipson Krakow ’69 & Bob Krakow Mary Noel & Bill Lamont Carol & John Levy Jennifer & Jon Mosle
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KEEPERS OF THE FLAME KEEPERS OF THE FLAME INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE GIVEN CONSECUTIVELY TO THE LAMPLIGHTER FUND OR ALUMNI GIVING PROGRAM FOR FIVE OR MORE YEARS.
25+ YEARS
Goldman, Sachs & Company Kathey Tobey Beddow ’63 & Bruce Beddow Linda Cauley Liz Curlin & Danielle Dupuis Sue McCullough Pam & Ken O’Krent Kathy Ritz Diane & Stuart Bumpas Rita & Jack Klein
29 28 28 28 28 28 28 27 25
20+ YEARS
Mary & Dave Dolan 24 Carol & John Levy 24 Michelle Neuhoff Thomas ’75 & Stewart Thomas 23 Anne Yarbrough ’81 23
Eugenia Hudson King ’75 & Frank-Paul King Cheryl & Greg Shulman Reagan Tate Sarah & Russell Weinberg Allison & Chris Bovard Lillian & Greg Hessel Andrew Jury ’02 Leslie Philipson Krakow ’69 & Bob Krakow Kate & Mark Ogden Karen Sheinberg Pollock ’76 & Richard Pollock Catherine & Will Rose ’77 Terri & Larry Sengbush Ynetta & Dwayne Spencer Phyllis & Ron Steinhart Candace & Max Swango ’76 Patricia & John Vermillion
18 18 18 18 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
MORE THAN 25 YEARS
of Consecutive Giving to the Lamplighter Fund | Lamplighter Faculty L-R: Kathey Tobey Beddow ’63, Liz Curlin, Linda Cauley, Kathy Ritz, and Sue McCullough
Lisa & Peter Kraus Jennifer & Jon Mosle Sally Junkins Kirsten & Mike Kerrigan Patty & David Miller Jody Stout Jennifer & Tom Karol Jill & Brent Magnuson Kathryn & John Szwejkowski Meredith & Rand Wrighton
15+ YEARS
Hope & Gene Cramm Marynell Murphy Carrie Wright Amy Brown ’78 Mary Cynthia & Bill Church Kitty & Tom Cross Jayne Coleman & Jim Hakert 56
22 22 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 20
19 19 19 18 18 18 18
Lakeshia & Chris Peters 16 Ricki & Andy Rabin 16 Margaret Flanagan Solomon ’77 & Glenn Solomon 16 Lyndsey & Jonathan Welch 16 Giggy Loeb Jacobson ’81 & Peter Jacobson 15 Shari & Andy Krage 15 Vicki Raney 15 April & David Seeds 15
10+ YEARS
Leslie & David Benners Jenny & Pete Bulban Kristen & Brian McCool Cynthia Trochu Jean-Louis Trochu Lucy Reeves Wrubel ’78 Steve Wrubel
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14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Shonn & Clarence Brown Catie & Aaron Enrico Wendy & Paul Genender Laura Chapuis & Ed Goff Meg & Dave Graves Tania & Kevin Hardage June & Jason Landry Gowri & Alex Sharma Pam Wills-Ward & Mitchell Ward Barney Young Carrie & Josh Bays Flauren Fagadau Bender ’90 & Jason Bender Lauryn & Jason Bloom Naomi Bloom Sarah & Zack Burdick Melissa & William Collins Jenney & David Gillikin Debbie & Jonathan Herskovitz Tom Hoitsma Nick Leggatt Nisha & Vikas Lunia Sheryl & Eric Maas Jezabel Guadalupe & Jose Luis Mata Amy & Brian Mitts Kristin & Ricky Rees Meredith & Barry Steinhart ’79 Bobby Sussman Amy & Kelcy Warren Jill Wiedman Karen Wilbur Carmen & Andy Yung Heather & Ray Balestri Emily Church ’06 Will Church ’06 Cathy & Mark Cohen Brandy & Henry Dalton Jamie & Greg Gaunt Ashley Geller Greene ’84 & David Greene Meredith Hessel ’08 Hilary Jenkins ’78 Ann Frances & Cliff Jury Ashley & Sam Leake ’79 Karen & Bruce Lobdell Selwyn Rayzor & Rich Moses Kelly & David Moskovic Denise & Chris Stewart ’83 Texas Instruments Foundation The Enrico Foundation Traci & Travis Blalock Debbie Cox Monica & Joe Eastin Betsy & Richard Eiseman Fidelity Charitable Leah & Jon Gross ’69 Tommy Hessel ’09
13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Kacy & Steve Holmes Gunjan & Anurag Jain The Jerry R. Junkins Family Foundation Pam & Carter Meyer Kristine Doan & Tim Phu Mandy Dake & Chris Rowley Nicole Ginsburg Small ’83 & Justin Small ’83 Sheila & Larry Stern Megan Salzberger Stern ’85 & Michael Stern Casey Stoltz Katie & Joe Tauscher ’88 Peggy & Rory Wisner
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
5+ YEARS
Lilly Albritton ’91 & Chuck Briant Bill Burton Shannon Morse ’80 & Dan Clifford Anna Cramm ’10 Claire Cramm ’07 Lara Johnson & David Gerber Eva & Peter McKee Katie Ruggeri Nelson ’94 Jeff Peck Rachel & Josh Schumann Gretchen Champion & Paul Staveteig Emily Wisner ’04 Stacy & Tucker Anderson Leslie & Steve Bledsoe Ana Bohanan Kristy & Taylor Bowen Danielle & Jeff Cate Ashley & Robert Cathey Tania & Pat Conroy Debbie & Chris Cuzalina Ricki & Randy Ebner Maya Leibman & Robert Gross Cindy & Brian Hanson Elizabeth Dodge ’83 & Tjepke Heeringa Liz Cullum Helfrich ’90 & Jeff Helfrich Marylene Leogier & Mark Henry Joan & Zachary Hill Corinne & Clay Hufft Sunny & Craig Knocke Paige & Tom Kuchler Amy & Philip Lang Brittany & Neal Lober Judith & David Mullens Heather Roseberry & Nathan Ohler Natalie & Dirik Oudt
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
KEEPERS OF THE FLAME Ana & Matt Owens Ritu & Venu Rao Tracy & Michael Roybal Lisa & John Stone The Dallas Foundation The ISN Charitable Giving Fund Mika & Nathan Thomas Rachel & Chris Trowbridge Suzanne & Chris Turner Marc Wallenstein ’90 McKinley & Brandon Wier Tiffany & Clayton Wilmer ’83 Walter Adams Stephanie & Michael Byrd Courtney & Dan Case Betsy & Bennett Cullum Lindsay Dolan ’00 Melisa & Jeff Dorrill Jacquelyn Wilcox & Basheer Ghorayeb Carolyn & Bob Goodrich Fran & Don Jackson Christine & R.J. Johnson Melissa & Fred Johnson Natalie & Mark Johnson Morgan & Scott Kennedy Bridget & Ken Kippels Lisa & Matt Kirby Stephanie & Scott Kirkham Christine Ho & Anil Koganti Colin Koon Neelima & Rahim Kurji Traci & Ham Lee Amy & Eric Loehr Caroline & Mario Lopez Catherine & Doug MacMahon Pat Mattingly Amy & Matt Miller ’88 Vickie Nguyen & Ali Moustapha Mary & Steve Nix Jackie OLeary Maria Then & Henrik Olund Katie & Kyle Oudt Kelley & Scott Parel Rita Ne & Chad Park Janelle & Alden Pinnell Megan & Brian Ratcliff Heather & Ryan Schamerloh Schwab Charitable Fund Courtney & Jeff Sinelli Kelly Smoyer The Pinnell Foundation Jade Le & Son Tran Mona & James Vineyard Becky & Brandon Walker Eleise & Rick Weisberg Daphna & Amir Yoffe Katie & David Aisner Anne & Steve Alexander Anonymous
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6
Susie & Scott Bender 6 Lindsey & Dave Beran 6 Alice & Michael Brown 6 Mandy & Rich Childs 6 Olivia & Cole Claiborn 6 Emily & Walter Clarke 6 Jennifer & John Corrigan 6 Sharon & Dale Courtney 6 Elizabeth Brown ’83 & Kevin Courtney 6 Kristine Price Dozier & Mike Dozier 6 Elayna & Casey Erick 6 Stephanie & Dan Fine 6 Landy & Alex Fox 6 Ksenia & Sergei Gonchar 6 Jasmine & John Harris 6 Jac Sterling & Preston Herold 6 Treasure & Andy Hickman 6 Margaret Johansen Hirsch ’89 & Brad Hirsch 6 Linda & Phil Hodgson 6 Carolyn & Victor Johnson 6 Melissa & Craig Lackey 6 Sarah & Jonathan Lamensdorf 6 Pat Villareal & Tom Leatherbury 6 M&A Brown Family Foundation 6 Candy MacMahon 6 Kate O’Donnell-Mendell & Josh Mendell 6 Susan Jackson Moore ’81 6 Margaret & Jed Morse ’82 6 Lucy & Thomas Morton 6 Wendy & Bill Payne 6 Jeanie & Claiborne Perrilliat 6 Justine & Chaz Pokorski 6 Amy & Jason Puig 6 Linda Pullen 6 Wendy & Henley Quadling 6 Kristie Ramirez 6 Ali & Ben Robins 6 Kimberly & Ryan Sabel 6 Bridget & Steve Sisson 6 Margaret & David Sykes 6 Fidelma & Daniel Titus 6 Helen Kaporis & Aris Tsiakos 6 Gwendolyn & Richard Turcotte 6 Jorie & Brian Wages 6 Jaime & Steve Walkowiak 6 JoAnn & Babu Welch 6 Hongvien & Daniel Adashek 5 Anonymous 5 David Awad 5 Tamara Barsik 5 Lori & Bob Bennett 5 Heather & Kevin Bonfield 5 Mia & Tyler Brous 5 Ashley Carter ’93 5 Ashley & John Coker 5 Cindy & Bob Connolly 5
Heather & Casey Deskins 5 Evey & Chip Fagadau ’61 5 Kristin & Nathan Fay 5 Caroline & Tim Finnegan 5 Mark Giambrone 5 Shannon Glowacki 5 Rachel & Jose Gutierrez 5 Sara & Stephen Harder 5 Lyndsey & Scott Harper 5 Kelle & Joe Jackson 5 Pratima Bakshi & Ravi Joshi 5 Roni Kelly 5 Susan & Bill Kennedy 5 Finley Harbaugh Konrade ’93 & Eric Konrade 5 Tricia & Jim Krohn 5 Liza & Will Lee 5 Natalie & George Lee 5 Katherine Levy ’02 5 Elizabeth & Darin McNeil 5 Lin McNeil 5 Lillian & Chris Meyer 5 Uma Annamalai & Arun Meyyappan 5
Libbie & Bill Nylin 5 ORIX Foundation 5 Janel & Danny Perez 5 Megan Reinhardt & Nicholas Rawlings 5 Ashley & Tony Ruggeri ’92 5 Dana Rumbauskas 5 Elisha & Jason Scott 5 Kate Barden & Eric Smith 5 Shelby & Cliff Stanley 5 Kaili & Ed Stehel 5 The Marion W. Minton & Walter J. Minton Foundation Inc. 5 Stuart Vetterick ’88 5 Amy & Greg Weselka 5 YourCause, LLC 5 We have made every effort to give proper credit to all who have so generously contributed to The Lamplighter School during the 2018-2019 fiscal year. We regret any omissions or errors, and request that any such oversight be reported to the Advancement Office at 214-369-9201 or advancement@thelamplighterschool.org.
Founders Legacy Society In early 2003, Lamplighter established The Founders Legacy Society, which recognizes all donors who have chosen to support Lamplighter through a bequest. The society honors the commitment of Lamplighter’s founders, Natalie Murray and Sandy Swain, whose vision, passion, love of children, and determination created a school where the spirit and joy of learning are ignited in young minds and hearts for a lifetime. Please contact Clayton Hollingsworth, Chief Advancement Officer, for more infomation regarding planned giving at chollingsworth@thelamplighterschool.org.
FOUNDERS LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS To date, the following individuals have notified Lamplighter of their plans for the school:
Gail and Dan* Cook Karen and Kevin Crowder Samantha and Tim Durst Ellen and John Grimes
Sheryl and Eric Maas Pat Mattingly Barbara Nichols Angela and Joel Pittman *Denotes Deceased
ENDOWMENT PROGRESS THE FOLLOWING REFLECTS CONTRIBUTIONS AND EARNINGS ON THESE CONTRIBUTIONS BY MAY 31, 2019 TO LAMPLIGHTER’S ENDOWED FUNDS.
General
Lamplighter General Endowed Fund The Kate ’04 and Michael ’08 Mosle General Endowed Fund The Kraus Family Endowed Fund The Katie ’06 and Whit ’09 Payne General Endowed Fund Sharma Family General Endowed Fund The Patty and David Miller Family Endowed Fund Klyde Warren ’13 Endowed Fund Margaret Jonsson Family Foundation Endowed Fund Jerry R Junkins Family Foundation Endowed Fund The Chandler ’09, Cameron ’10 and Campbell ’12 Crates Endowed Fund
Faculty Support
LPA Faculty Salary Support Endowed Fund Lamplighter Faculty/Staff Development Endowed Fund LPA Faculty Professional Development Endowmed Fund Lamplighter Faculty Salary Support Endowed Fund Alumni Faculty Salary Support Endowed Fund Erik Jonsson Endowment for Teacher Development The Carty Faculty Salary Support Endowed Fund The Lear Family Professional Development Endowed Fund The Pollock Faculty Professional Development Endowed Fund The Carty Faculty Professional Development Endowed Fund Rochelle Family Endowment for Faculty Development Lamplighter Faculty Professional Development Endowment The Tang Family Fund for Professional Development
Financial Aid
Lamplighter Financial Aid Endowed Fund Eugene McDermott Foundation Financial Aid Endowed Fund The Jess Merkle Family Foundation Financial Aid Endowed Fund Chang-Myers Family Financial Aid Endowed Fund Katherine ’10 and Matthew ’11 Pollock Financial Aid Endowed Fund
Program Support
The C. Kent Kunkel Chair in Science and Math Endowed Fund Mattingly Fund for Excellence in Education Suzanne & B.G. Porter Community Education Endowed Fund Brown Family Pre-Kindergarten Endowed Fund The John W. Rose Media Center Endowed Fund Carrie ’00 and Cody ’08 Thoma Patterson Environmental Science Endowed Fund Campbell Media Center Endowed Fund The Krakow Rushton Technology Endowed Fund The Edward Alexander Rose Technology Endowed Fund Ward-Purdy Faculty Diversity Endowment Fund Maggie Corrigan Visiting Artist Endowed Fund The Charles H. Rose Environmental Science Endowed Fund Dooley Author Endowed Fund The Ford/Varel and Owen Families Technology Endowed Fund Lamplighter Technology Endowed Fund Lamplighter Media Center Endowed Fund Endowed Fund for Music
Total 58
$1,570,209 $249,865 $248,877 $227,747 $199,702 $190,969 $181,519 $161,699 $80,301 $71,555 $3,182,444 $1,998,483 $1,265,402 $606,074 $417,409 $403,500 $326,045 $287,388 $126,541 $100,238 $87,823 $82,465 $16,010 $14,947 $5,732,324 $157,440 $87,679 $85,758 $82,127 $78,199 $491,202 $703,615 $131,132 $127,130 $96,792 $95,819 $93,439 $92,298 $84,953 $83,956 $83,094 $81,386 $79,146 $71,759 $63,977 $58,343 $41,466 $7,950 $1,996,255 $11,402,225
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2019-2020 SPIRIT AWARD LUNCHEON Friday, February 21, 2020 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Luncheon guests are invited to a Hootenanny at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate Lamplighter Spirit. Campus tours offered following the Luncheon. Each year, the Lamplighter Alumni Association presents the Spirit Award to an individual who exemplifies the qualities of a lifelong learner and is dedicated to supporting the mission of The Lamplighter School. This honor can be awarded to any member of the Lamplighter community who has made a lasting impact on generations of Lamplighter students. Look for an announcement of this year’s honoree coming soon!
Chief Advancement Officer Clayton Hollingsworth
Dedicated to igniting the
Art | Design Ana Bohanan, Creative Director
potential of each child,
Associate Editor Landy Fox, Communications Coordinator
Lamplighter engages children
Contributors Cindy Connolly, Shelly Gammieri, Taylor Cornell Good ’92, Jennifer Heiss
in the joy of learning through intellectual discovery in a creative, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
Contributing Photographer Larry Sengbush Photography Contact Us Send story ideas to Landy Fox lfox@thelamplighterschool.org Deadline for articles, photographs, and news for the Spring 2020 issue is February 1, 2020. Statement of Inclusion A community of varied voices will strengthen the education of Lamplighter students and enrich the lives of all of its members. Lamplighter will, therefore, strive for the lamps that we light to reflect the ever-changing community in which we reside. We value individuality and encourage all children to reach their potential, while respecting their similarities and differences. We are united in purpose and committed to working together to accomplish the mission of The Lamplighter School. Non-Discrimination Statement The Lamplighter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid program, athletic and other schooladministered programs, or the employment of staff.
SPIRIT STORE FIRST FRIDAYS LPA BARN | 8:15 - 10:15 a.m.
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THE LAMPLIGHTER EFFECT
Celebrate the wonders of the earth & The Lamplighter School Earth Ball 2020 at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science www.thelamplighterschool.org/auction For sponsorship or underwriting, contact Clayton Hollingsworth, Chief Advancement Officer chollingsworth@thelamplighterschool.org
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