Park Tudor Spring Phoenix 2023

Interim Head of School

Dennis Bisgaard

Editor

Cathy Yingling Chapelle ’87

Photography

Emma DePrez, Shirley Gaughan

Graphic Design

Emma DePrez

Director of Strategic Communications

Cathy Yingling Chapelle ’87

Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Kelly Lamm Teller ’87

2022-23 Alumni Association Board

President

Mallory Reider Inselberg ’98

Vice President

Andy Marra ’06

Secretary

Katie McKown Feldman ’03

Treasurer

Grace Barlow Meier ’11

Past President

Matt Kleymeyer ’00

Alumni Association Board of Directors

Laura Lauth Andrews ’06

Emily Bohn ’12

Matt Bremner ’00

Aaron Cohn ’09

Cameron Clodfelter ’99

Morgan Peacock Coleman ’94

Jay Ferguson ’91

Ryan Gershman ’04

Lara Naanouh ’09

Katherine Nagy ’98

Jason Sondhi ’01

Adrianne Glidewell Smith ’98

J. Elliott Thomasson ’07

TJ Woodard ’06

On the Cover

Senior Joshua Bumpus in character as T-Bird

Kenickie for the Upper School production of Grease the Musical. Photo captured by sophomore Turner Schaming.

Times Square Takeover!

Park Tudor School Mission

To create an inspiring college-preparatory learning environment, with exceptional educators and extraordinary opportunities, that prepares and motivates students to become balanced, confident, and resourceful lifelong learners.

Senior Sophia Kennedy was featured in a Nike display in Times Square March 10-12, 2023. Sophia was in NYC to participate in the Nike Indoor Nationals event, in which she placed 4th in the Girls Mile with a time of 4:45.60.

From the Head’s Desk

In this issue of The Phoenix we profile Park Tudor alumnus, author, and engineer Robert Black ’82; what an inspirational and eye-opening interview. The initial surprise - or maybe even dichotomy - that a mechanical engineer and math whiz would also become a successful children’s author ultimately makes sense when Robert explains his life journey and lessons learned along the way. It is wonderful that Robert gives Park Tudor credit for his success and well-roundedness with stories of teachers who inspired him and allowed him to stretch, within both the STEM and humanities fields. Going all the way back to fourth grade and reading A Wrinkle in Time illustrates the power and lasting impact a lesson, book, or experience can have, implanting a seed that just may sprout years later.

I must confess that as someone who has lived and worked within the humanities sphere primarily, I cannot claim to fully comprehend Edward Lorenz’s Chaos Theory (the subject of Robert’s latest book). What does appeal to me, however, is that the discovery came about through an initial mistake; and as someone who appreciates and loves words, who does not like the idea of “The Butterfly Effect?” Let me loosely interpret the butterfly effect (chaos theory) in a slightly different manner and tie it to what I have observed on many occasions here at Park Tudor.

My assumption is that many of our students arrive at Park Tudor with a particular passion, focus, or idea of who or what they may become later in life. Given the size of Park Tudor and the many role models and endless opportunities - exposure to scholarship, the arts, and athletics; a vast array of co-curricular activities; and local, regional, and international travel - our students have a very hard time being one-dimensional. Our student-athletes can often be found on stage or entertaining others through their musical or artistic talents. The avid readers

and historians may find themselves on the Robotics team, the DECA Business Club, or on a state championship sports team. Recently when I traveled with Model UN to the Hague, our delegates, politicians, and global negotiators would have been able to field a Varsity soccer team. I have witnessed Lower School philanthropists, researchers, and “post office masters” navigate complex systems…I could go on.

For our students, chaos theory - the butterfly effect - could mean being drawn in multiple directions all at once, staying deeply engaged, connecting dots, identifying themes, discovering life-long passions along the way, and sometimes stumbling onto something new. Of course, not everyone knows exactly what is on the horizon, even at the end of high school. However, a rich, diverse, multi-dimensional educational foundation will implant seeds that later may blossom into majestic flowers, allow our students to stretch their wings, and be successful in multiple ways. No matter what, habits of mind, practice, reading, writing, exposure to opportunities, and being allowed to engage in many different areas will allow a wider range of possibilities both in college and later in life. My assumption and hope are that many of our students and alumni will follow in Robert Black’s footsteps and lead fulfilling, interesting lives that include a wide array of passions and interests.

Dennis Bisgaard Interim Head of School

Get to Know the New Head of School, Chris Front

By Cathy Yingling Chapelle ’87

Chris Front will join Park Tudor as Head of School on July 1, 2023. Prior to his arrival, I connected with Chris to learn a little more about him as he prepares for his move to Indianapolis.

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I grew up in the Chicago area and moved to New York City for college. I returned to Chicago after getting my masters. My job at John Burroughs School brought me to St. Louis, where I’ve been for more than 20 years. I studied history, which I have always loved, and became a teacher because I love learning and wanted to share my passion for history. What could be better than exploring history with curious young people every day? My area of focus in graduate school was colonial American history, but surprisingly the class I’ve most enjoyed teaching covers the history of the U.S. after 1945.

I swam competitively throughout my youth and still love to swim and be around water. I grew up very near Lake Michigan and spent as much time as I could at the beach in my hometown. My father still has a house on the lake, but on the Michigan side, and I visit him as often as I can during the summer.

I have two sons. Owen is finishing his sophomore year at Burroughs, and he has a real passion for both visual and performing arts. Eli is currently programming for a tech startup, even though he’s only 18. They will be staying in St. Louis, but visiting often I hope.

2. What excites you about coming to Park Tudor?

When I began my search, my hope was to end up at a school that was committed to providing a challenging, engaging academic program in which the arts and athletics were vital components. No less importantly, I wanted to lead a school with students who are kind, curious, and eager to take

advantage of these opportunities and with a talented faculty deeply committed to helping all of their students reach their full potential. And finally, I wanted to join a community that is founded on respect, integrity, and kindness and that works intentionally to be truly inclusive. What quickly became clear to me, and what has been confirmed again and again over the past few months, is that Park Tudor is such a school, and I couldn’t be more excited about joining this community.

3. What are your primary goals for your first year at Park Tudor?

My top priority is to truly get to know Park Tudor and its community by listening and learning. This process is like doing a jigsaw puzzle. During the interview process, I located the corner pieces, and over the past few months, through meetings with administrators, board members, and small groups of students, I have made some good progress on completing the edges. Once I move to Indy, I will be able to really to focus on filling in the middle of the jigsaw by listening to and learning from a much wider cross section of the community, including the faculty, staff, students, parents, administrators, and alums-in other words, the people who know Park Tudor best. The process of completing this puzzle will not only give me a much deeper understanding of the things Park Tudor does best as well as the hopes and aspirations of the PT community, but also will enable me to better help Park Tudor build upon its already impressive accomplishments. I can’t wait to move to Indianapolis so that I can continue listening and learning.

4. Since this will be your first Head of School position, what challenges do you foresee as you take on a new role?

I’ve spent 21 years at a school whose archrival’s uniforms are red with green highlights, so clearly the biggest challenge will be adjusting to Park Tudor’s colors. All kidding aside, I know that it will take time to truly understand the ins-and-outs of Park Tudor and to earn the trust of various constituencies. And while doing so will surely be challenging, I love learning and am eager not only to connect with more people in the PT community, but also for the community to get to know me.

5. You’ve spent your career working at independent schools. What is it about the independent school environment that appeals to you?

I began my teaching career at Northwestern. While I loved being in the classroom, my advisor was not happy that I prioritized my students over my research. Believe it or not, after I won a teaching award, he told me that if I was spending enough time on my teaching to win awards, I was wasting his time! I feel incredibly lucky that a mentor directed me toward independent schools, because independent schools understand that the foundation of successful learning is the student-teacher relationship. When students feel seen, heard, and supported, they are more successful. And there is nothing more rewarding than teaching in an environment that values and celebrates the development of such relationships. During my last visit to Park Tudor, I had lunch with a group of seniors.

They had so many positive things to say about the school, but it was when I asked them to tell me about their favorite teachers that they really came alive. They could not have been more positive or enthusiastic, and I’m sure their teachers would be just as positive and enthusiastic when talking about them. These meaningful relationships are the essence of independent schools and the foundation for everything that we do well.

6. What are you looking forward to experiencing in Indianapolis?

I have spent very little time exploring Indianapolis, so I’m really looking forward to getting to know the city and all that it has to offer. In particular, I’m a bit of a foodie, so I’m excited to try out new restaurants. I am also looking forward to exploring Newfields. But you don’t know what you don’t know, so I hope people will share their recommendations of their favorite things to do in Indianapolis.

7. What do you like to do in your free time?

I swim four to five times a week. I love to listen to podcasts (typically while I swim). My current favorites are “Hidden Brain,” “Smartless,” “Against the Rules,” “The Memory Palace,” and “Heavyweight.” I love to do the New York Times Sunday crossword and acrostic puzzles. I enjoy reading – my favorite authors are Don DeLillo and Cormac McCarthy. And though it goes without saying, I love spending time with my sons.

8. What was the first concert you attended? What has been your favorite concert?

The first concert I attended was Asia, and I went with my mother. Even though this was decades ago, and I was an eighth grader, it still feels a little embarrassing to share this. It’s very hard to settle on a favorite concert, but if pushed, I’d say it would either be Elvis Costello during his “Spike” tour or U2 during their “Achtung Baby” tour.

News of the School

Four PT Juniors Named Rising Stars of Indiana

Four members of the class of 2024 have been named Rising Stars of Indiana by the Indiana Association of School Principals. Each Indiana high school was invited to recognize up to four students currently in the 11th grade, based on their academic achievement.

Congratulations to:

Aditi Dey

Anastasia Ebersole

Alex Lu

Kaden Xu

Three Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates

Congratulations to class of 2023 members Walker Gollapudi, Dan Mukhin, and Nik Mukhin, who have been named Candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.

Young Alums Return to Campus to Speak to Juniors and Seniors

We were pleased to welcome back alumni Isa Hanson ’22 (University of Wisconsin), Abbie Harris ’22 (Miami University), Johnny Gallagher ’21 (University of Notre Dame), and Imaan Mirza ’20 (Harvard University) on Wednesday, January 11. These young alumni shared their perspectives on life in college with PT juniors and seniors during Advisory.

Third-Graders Celebrate “Changemakers of the World” During Living History Museum

In February, third graders presented short biographies of different "Changemakers of the World" at the Living History Museum. Exhibits ranged from Jane Goodall and Albert Einstein to George Washington Carver, Walt Disney, and more. The changemakers later visited their kindergarten book buddies, who were thrilled to meet such historical characters.

US Debate Team Places 6th in the State; 5 Debaters Qualify for Nationals

The Upper School Debate Team competed in the Indiana State Debate Tournament on Saturday, February 18, placing sixth overall with a total of 28 points.

In Lincoln-Douglas (LD), Aditi Dey is now the reigning Indiana State Runner-Up. She won all her ballots in prelims, then won three in a row to advance to the State finals where she was eliminated in the final round. In World Schools debate, our WS team of Ibrahim Mohsin, Jack Townsend, Jathan Pai, Daniel Laufer and Nicholas Bullard advanced to the semi-finals before being eliminated in the final four. On top of that, we had several debaters "break" this year into the Sweet Sixteen "Octo-Finals," including our other WS team of Kate Fryburg, Michael Fryburg, Jordan Pecar, Aaron Gu and Rush Beesley, the Public Forum (PF) duo of Alex Lu and Kaden Xu, and the freshman policy team Leo Sniderman and Hasini Ambaty

Good luck in Phoenix to our five debaters who have qualified for NSDA Nationals in June: Aditi Dey, Kaden Xu, Alex Lu, Emily Wang and Allison Xu

PT Students Bring Home Honors in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards; Two Students Nominated for American Voices Award

Several PT students have been recognized in this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Two PT students— sophomore Daniel Liu and junior Alex Lu—are among the five nominees from the Midwest region for the prestigious American Voices Award. Each regional program nominates five teens for the American Voices Award. Nominees must have a Gold Key work with an original, authentic voice or vision. National jurors will select one nominee from each region for the American Voices Award.

Award Winners (all Gold Key winners move on to national judging):

Daniel Liu: American Voices Award nominee; 1 Gold Key in Short Story; 1 Silver Key in Science Fiction & Fantasy; 1 Silver Key in Poetry; 1 Silver Key in Humor; 1 Honorable Mention in Flash Fiction.

Alex Lu: American Voices Award nominee; 1 Gold Key in Personal Essay & Memoir; 1 Silver Key in Science Fiction & Fantasy; 1 Silver Key in Poetry; 1 Honorable Mention in Poetry; 1 Honorable Mention in Flash Fiction.

Insia Zaidi: 2 Gold Keys in Poetry; 1 Silver Key in Poetry; 3 Honorable Mentions in Poetry.

Abby Langer: 1 Gold Key in Poetry.

Alexandra Barker: 1 Gold Key in Poetry.

Amy Chen: 1 Gold Key in Short Story.

Zara Hamza: 1 Gold Key in Personal Essay & Memoir.

Riti Tandra: 1 Gold Key in Poetry.

Aditi Dey: 1 Silver Key in Short Story; 1 Silver Key in Personal Essay & Memoir; 2 Honorable Mentions in Ceramics & Glass.

Olivia Camara: 1 Silver Key in Poetry.

Hanna Warren: 1 Honorable Mention in Short Story.

Kaden Xu: 1 Honorable Mention in Short Story.

Chloe Anderson: 1 Honorable Mention in Poetry.

Claire Carpenter: 1 Honorable Mention in Poetry.

Layla Trammel: 1 Honorable Mention in Critical Essay.

Isabella Wallace: 1 Honorable Mention in Personal Essay & Memoir.

PT Teams Place Second and Third in Science Bowl State Competition

PT teams had a great showing at the State Science Bowl Competition over the weekend of February 17-18. PT Team 1, consisting of Alex Lu, Daniel Liu, Justin Puno, Rohan Shah, and Owen Zhang placed second and PT Team 2, consisting of Kaden Xu, Insia Zaidi, Alexander Cheng, Aashiv Jain, and Connor Kacena-Merrell placed third. Carmel High School won the competition and will move on to the national competition in April. If, however, the Carmel team is unable to compete, PT Team 1 will have the opportunity to move on to the national competition. Congratulations to our PT scientists!

Longtime PT Art Teacher Kathy Campbell Has Retired

Ms. Kathy Campbell has retired after teaching for 34 years at Park Tudor. We are very grateful for Kathy’s dedication to her students over the years and all that she has done for the arts and our school community. She served on Park Tudor’s Professional Development Committee; enjoyed developing many art trips and

experiences for students; initiated Photography as an area of study; and created many unique cross-curricular, collaborative projects. Prior to joining Park Tudor, Ms. Campbell taught for two years in public school and also worked as an art director for an ad agency. Kathy served on the board of the Scholastics Art Awards of Central Indiana and is currently serving as director of a non-profit organization that supports the arts. Kathy’s was celebrated on her final day at Park Tudor on January 20 by students and colleagues. We wish Kathy all the best!

Janet Flanner Visiting Artist Series Welcomed Dr. Marianne Williams Tobias ’58 on January 20

Dr. Marianne Williams Tobias ’58 visited Park Tudor on January 20 to present Music and Your Brain: The New Science of Music Pharmacology as part of the Janet Flanner Visiting Artist Series. Dr. Tobias has been involved in the research of music pharmacology and the clinical trials at Eskenazi Hospital over the past five years. Her team - Dr. Malaz Boustani, Dr. Sikander Kahn, and Dr. Babar Kahn - received a multi-million-dollar grant from the National Institute of Health in 2020 and a personal letter of encouragement from Dr. Francis Collins, the Director of the NIH.

Dr. Tobias performed and discussed what happens in the human brain when it receives musical input; what happens in the isolation of musical components to stimulate specific areas of the brain in medicine. This research is notable, exciting, and a glimpse into the future of brain entrainment.

Trivia Night a Smashing Success

The PT Booster Club thanks all our sponsors and supporters that helped make the 6th Annual Trivia Night a huge success for our student-athletes on Saturday, January 28. From sponsorships, table and ticket sales, auction items and more, we raised more than $30,000 to support our Athletic Department.

A special thank you to Eli and Jamie Salatich who spent numerous hours creating the trivia rounds and questions for the event. Eli also served as the host for trivia.

Congratulations to 8 is Enough for winning Trivia Night! The team included: Lisa & Glenn Hoskin, Karen & Mike Rothbaum, John Killacky, Dhruv Biswas, Chris & Tara Warner.

Janet Flanner Visiting Artist

Series Will Present an Evening in Concert with Melissa Sondhi ’11 on Saturday, April 29

Best Dressed was awarded to The Croc is Ticking. The team included: Tim & Paige Button, Anna Edwards & Matt Luers, Stephen & Lizzy Paton, Carolyn & Keegan Fennimore.

The Janet Flanner Visiting Artist Series is proud to present Park Tudor alum Melissa Sondhi ’11 as the final installment of the series for the 2022-23 year.

An Evening in Concert with Melissa Sondhi ’11 Saturday, April 29, 2023

7:30 - 8:30 pm

Ayres Auditorium

Select performance of arias and musical theatre pieces

The team was made up of Nick & Amy Lemen, Abi & Matt Dickerson, Juan Granados-Zuniga, Eric Milkereit, John & Corrie Lapp.

Praised for her "charm" (San Francisco Chronicle) and "effortless performance" (Opera Tattler), Indian-American soprano Melissa Sondhi is an opera singer on the rise. Over the past few years, she has performed several roles with various opera companies, including the San Francisco Opera Guild, Opera San Jose, Pocket Opera, Lamplighters Music Theatre, and Lyric Theatre of San Jose.

Melissa graduated from Park Tudor in 2011 and found a love for performing and the stage at a young age. During her time at PT, she was a devoted singer in the choral program, took private voice lessons and performed in six musicals; she also enjoyed performing in several seasons with Summer Stock Stage. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, as well as a Master of Music degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Melissa will conduct three masterclasses with students in various vocal classes and perform on the Ayres mainstage. Her concert will include both arias and musical theatre pieces.

To RSVP, visit www.parktudor.org/flanner.

Best Team Name was awarded to the Snake Pit Scholars

PT in San Antonio for the 2022 PoCC/SDLC Event: “Reunited in Purpose – Elevating Our Worth, Our Agency, & Our Excellence”

From November 30 to December 3, an enthusiastic group of PT faculty, staff, administrators, and students traveled to San Antonio, Texas for the annual People of Color Conference, Student Diversity Leadership Conference, and the inaugural PoCC Heads’ Summit. This annual NAIS event addresses the issues and challenges people of color may face in independent schools. The conference seeks to provide the knowledgebase and skill sets to improve intercultural school climate and create a sense of belonging within school culture. This year marked the 36th year for PoCC, and the 25th year for SDLC, and attracted some 7,800 adults and students from independent schools across the country. The conference offered opportunities for professional collaboration, skill building, leadership development, information sharing, community building and peer-to-peer connection and affirmation. It included general session keynote addresses by a bank of notable speakers (including the American treasure, Nikki Giovanni), over 150 different workshops, student-led dialogues, wellness and master classes, and affinity group discussions.

Park Tudor and the Office of Equity and Inclusion have supported this professional, administrative and leadership development opportunity for faculty, staff and students since PoCC and SDLC began, and past participants continue to reflect on its lifelong impact. This year was no different and the conferences delivered on elevating our worth, our agency and our excellence with invaluable enrichment, resources, and memorable experiences. Here’s what some of this year’s participants had to say:

“This conference always has a way of re-centering and grounding me in the important work I do with children every day in my professional life.”

“SDLC was truly life changing. The simple nature of feeling comfortable and vulnerable with strangers brought light to what our world can become. It’s a space that you don’t want to leave, and the once strangers become a forever family. I look forward to teaching others and implementing what I learned there at Park Tudor."

“PoCC is like food to my soul! An opportunity to let my guard down, enjoy the sea of likeness, and connect with a community near and far. PoCC affirms in me many things, and this year, the benefit of having PT representation in a larger size makes me feel like I received a gift that I get to unwrap continually. I greatly treasure the conversations, laughter, and tears shed as we dove deep into feelings that don’t always get to be unearthed in the presence of understanding. The experience is something I treasure. I always return feeling empowered, renewed, uplifted, and ready to lead, with a voice deep within eager to come up and hope that my professional contributions make my ancestors proud. PoCC is powerful, and I’m grateful that PT invests each year!”

“I am immensely grateful for the SDLC. It provided a safe space for me to be myself. The amount of support and confidence that I saw was truly beautiful. Although the conference was only three days, I made bonds that I know will be everlasting, and I am proud to call those people family."

“In the guided mindfulness exercise at the first meeting session of the African American affinity group, the leader closed by repeating (and others joined in) “ase (ah-Shay), ase (ah-Shay), ase ah-Shay),” a word in West African Yoruba that means power, authority, and command, or manifest your words into action. It was a powerful, affirming and unifying reminder that we are agents of change and capable of great things.”

Sports News

Boys Basketball

The boys basketball team had an outstanding 2022-2023 season, finishing with an overall record of 16-9. The program won their first Sectional title under head coach Tim Adams; it was their first Sectional title since 2016.

The season started off with a great win over Guerin Catholic (70-66) and was followed by more big wins in the regular season against North Central (62-59) and Chatard (61-56). In the Sectional, the team posted wins over Covenant Christian (66-44) and University High School (40-37). The Panthers season eventually ended in the Regional championship on March 11 to a hot Scecina team, 43-40.

The team was led by seniors Bryce Petty, Jermaine Coleman, Thomas Ruffin and Johnathan Harris. Coleman was named to the 1st team All PAAC Conference team and also surpassed 1,000 points in his four years at Park Tudor. The program appreciates all the support this year and is looking forward to making another tournament run next year.

Girls Basketball

The girls basketball team kicked off their season on November 9 with a 34-30 win over Shortridge, followed by a loss to Tipton on the road. The team then went on a four-game winning streak with victories over Tindley (59-42), Phalen Leadership Academy (66-12), Marion (50-11), and Indiana School for the Deaf (45-37) to move to 5-1.

The team hit the road on November 29, but came up short vs. West Lafayette. That was followed by another tough loss in the

Marion County Tournament to Lawrence Central on December 6. The team then posted victories over Indiana Arsenal Tech (44-30), Scecina (58-25) and Greenwood Christian Academy (46-12) to move to 8-3 for the season. Senior Gretchen Farley scored her 1,000th point during the game against Scecina. The Panthers posted losses against rival Brebeuf and Guerin Catholic, but bounced back with a decisive win over Herron High School. They lost a nail-biter to Bethesda Christian, 32-30 in overtime on the road, but then posted five wins in a row over Indianapolis Lutheran (44-32), Anderson Prep (58-45), Christel House (69-8), Horizon Christian (63-12), and Crispus Attucks (45-34). They posted a loss to Heritage Christian on January 27 to finish the regular season with a record of 14-7.

The team competed in the IHSAA Sectional the weekend of February 3-4 at University High School. The Panthers faced off against the Warriors from Covenant Christian High School on Friday, winning 35-24. They then returned to University High School on Saturday evening for the IHSAA Sectional championship, but were unfortunately defeated by the Trailblazers. Congratulations to our girls basketball team on an outstanding season as they finished the year 15-8.

Swimming and Diving

The girls 2022-2023 team captains were Kate Weigand and Ellie Rogers. This year’s Panther charge was led by freshman diver Simone Hall who raked in nine first-place finishes over the course of the season. Simone also broke both the 6- and 11-dive school records numerous times, and brought home the PAAC Conference championship and Marion County title. Simone went on to win the Sectional meet to advance to the Brownsburg Regional Competition. After winning the regional, Simone competed in the IHSAA State Championship meet and placed 3rd overall.

Freshman Grace DePowell began her Panther swimming career with an impressive eight first-place finishes throughout the season. She was the consolation heat winner at the County meet in the 200 IM, and swam in the finals at the Sectional meet with lifetime-best times in the 500 free and 200 IM.

Junior Kate Weigand had five first-place finishes throughout the season and defended her title as the PAAC Conference Champion and continues to hold the record at Ball State in the 50 free. Sophomore Shayla Johnson had six first-place finishes throughout the season and made notable finishes in

the Sectional meet in the 200 free and 100 fly with best times. Our girls team finished 7th overall in the Sectional meet. Congratulations to all our Sectional Championship qualifiers: Ellie Hunter, Ellie Rogers, Grace DePowell, Kate Weigand, Maggie McCarty, McCullough Jordan, Rhys Napier, Sanja Adig, and Shayla Johnson. The 200 medley relay team of Weigand, DePowell, Johnson, and Hunter placed 6th in the Sectional; the same team also placed 4th in the Sectional - the best finish in that event since 2016.

The boys 2022-2023 team captains were Anthony Peng and Sreesragvee Atluri. Sophomore Evan Li led the boys with six top-two finishes throughout the course of the season. Close behind him was senior Anthoy Peng with five top-two finishes during the season. Junior Sreesragvee Atluri had four top-two finishes.

Congratulations to all our Sectional Championship qualifiers: Anthony Peng, Cole Reed, Evan Li, Jacob Lasek, Joshua Badman, and Sreehemant Atluri. The team finished 12th overall at Sectionals; the 200 medley relay team of Li, Peng, Badman, and Lasek placed 12th, and this team also placed 10th in the 200 freestyle relay. The boys team had more than 80% lifetime-best swims at the Sectional meet in Brownsburg.

The annual Second Grade Slam Dunk Show gave pint-sized Panthers a chance to show off their dunking skills at halftime of the girls basketball game on January 21!

Freshman Simone Hall placed 3rd in the IHSAA Girls State Diving Finals

Charlie Perine ’23: Academic, Athlete and Actor

By Charlie Perine ’23

Once the last period bell ended the school day, my nerves started to kick in. It was opening night of our school’s fall play, and I was cast in my first ever leading role. This wasn’t the only thing on my mind, however, as my football team was also set to play in the sectional championship game. Did I fail to mention they were both happening on the very same night - one at 5 pm, the other promptly at 7? As unfortunate as this scheduling debacle was, I had to do both; they each meant so much to me.

After considering how to mentally navigate these waters, I decided to take them on one by one. I would only focus on the play until it was over, compartmentalizing as best I could. As we put on our costumes, I felt excited, nervous, and anxious at the same time. I knew I was prepared, but the fact that this was my first ever leading role led to more than a few pre-curtain butterflies.

Before senior year, I never considered pursuing acting, much less going for a lead role. However, several friends convinced me to join the play. I was hesitant at first, but I went for it, and I’m so glad I did. Agreeing to this posed more than a few logistical obstacles. For 3 months, my daily schedule would consist of school, football practice, and play rehearsal, leaving little time for

homework and almost no free time. I knew what I was getting myself into, and I welcomed the challenge.

I often find myself looking for new opportunities to get involved in things, but this one was different. This one taught me that inviting new challenges and being open minded is the best way to learn more about myself, and it reveals hidden interests and talents. I never would have discovered my passion for theater without this curiosity for new opportunities, and I wouldn’t have believed that I could star in a play and perform in a sectional championship - all in one night.

I also discovered that putting myself in uncomfortable situations can provide meaningful life experiences that otherwise would not be possible. I have now developed new friendships within the theater program because I reached out of my comfort zone. Additionally, learning how to be confident on stage and working together as a cast are skills that I will always value.

On opening night, we couldn’t have asked for a better performance. Hearing the audience cheer and seeing their facial expressions at our final bows gave me a great feeling of accomplishment, a feeling that I couldn’t get anywhere else,

even on the football field. It was as if all the hard work I put in for the last 3 months led to that exact moment, and for a short period of time, it felt like nothing else mattered besides the overwhelming passion of everyone in the auditorium.

As soon as I walked off stage, it was time. I ripped off my costume and sprinted from the theater to the locker room, where the team was heading out for warmups. I quickly put on my uniform and joined them in time to start the game. I’m not sure if I was pumped up from the play, or I was excited about winning a championship, but I played the best game of my life, scoring 4 touchdowns and bringing home the team’s first Sectional trophy since 2005.

Being an athlete all my life taught me how much discipline and determination is required to be successful. I knew that if I could do it on the field, then I could also do it on the stage, so I took the risk and didn’t look back. This desire to challenge myself reveals

Charlie performing in the Upper School fall play, "The Play That Goes Wrong," and competing in the IHSAA Football Sectional Championship on November 4, 2022.

Author and Engineer Robert Black ’82 Strikes a Balance

By Cathy Yingling Chapelle ’87

In addition to his career as an engineer, Robert Black ’82 is an award-winning author of 14 children’s books. After graduating from Park Tudor, Robert went to Vanderbilt University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and mathematics. He began writing for children in the mid-80s, when he worked on the Nickelodeon series You Can’t Do That on Television.

For the second year in a row, Robert has had a book named to the "Best STEM Books" list chosen by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teaching Association. Edward Lorenz and the Chaotic Butterflies tells the story behind the discovery of Chaos Theory, popularly known as "The Butterfly Effect." It follows last year’s award-winner, Benoit Mandelbrot: Reshaping the World, which recounts the discovery of Fractal Geometry. Both are part of his "Mathematical Lives" biography series for teens, published by Royal Fireworks Press.

I recently sat down with Bob to learn more about his latest books and how he is able to successfully balance a demanding engineering career with researching and writing books.

Robert Black ’82 (right) on the Nickelodeon series "You Can't Do That on Television" in the 1980's

Tell me about your latest books.

The two that were named to the “Best STEM Books” list by the NSTA (National Science Teaching Association) are part of a biography series about mathematicians. Last year I received the honor for a biography of Benoit Mandelbrot, who pioneered fractal geometry, which has led to all of the sophisticated computer graphics and animation that we enjoy. It’s also the reason that we don’t need antennas sticking out of our cell phones.

This year’s book is about Edward Lorenz, who discovered Chaos Theory - also known as “The Butterfly Effect.” The books talk about episodes in the lives of these mathematicians that led to their discoveries. For example, Lorenz was working on weather prediction software and made a mistake; he entered one number to three decimal places instead of six decimal places and this tiny difference led to a big variation in the outcome.

In all six of the books in this series, I walk the reader through some of the actual problems that the mathematicians were solving, to give readers the opportunity to recreate the equations that led to these discoveries. Some of them were working on very primitive computers and so many of their equations can easily be done in Excel.

How did you determine the mathematicians that you wanted to write about?

Mandelbrot and Lorenz are special because I’ve known about them for a while. Typically I pick up things here and there and then decide what sounds interesting to research. My publisher actually pitched the biography series to me, but I’ve been writing math-related books for the last 10 or 12 years. I realized at that time that my skill set doesn’t match up with the blockbuster/trendy YA books by mainstream authors, but if I could find a niche that no one else was doing I could find my place as an author. They might not be bestsellers, but I’ve been writing consistently and I’ve been with the same publisher for the past 20 years.

How do you balance a full-time engineering career with writing books?

It’s not easy. It’s a matter of making the time - you just have to do it. Finding balance has been the story of my adult life, but I’ve reached a point after 35 years where I’m comfortable with the balance I have struck. I realized long ago that I wouldn’t be happy solely focusing on my engineering career. I was able to take some time off in the early 2000s when I tried writing fulltime for a couple of years; I wanted to see if I could do it and be happy. I found that the publishing world moves too slowly for me to pursue writing full-time, and that it would require me to do things that I might not be happy with just to pay the bills. My day job pays for my creative freedom; I’ve been able to have

the luxury to find my niche and forge my own way. I wouldn’t have had time to find my path if I would have had to worry about paying my bills.

What is it about writing for the Young Adult audience that appeals to you?

I think I have more ability to explore different ideas by writing books for kids. When you write for adults, you often need to throw in things like sex, drugs, guns and money in order to get published. That’s not the case with kids’ books. My style seems to fit that audience.

When I moved from writing TV scripts to prose, I first tried writing some original Dr. Who books for a British publisher. The original Dr. Who series had been canceled in the 90s, but a series of original novels was still being produced. I sent in a couple of chapters and while they decided not to publish them, I did get a personalized, 2-page letter from the editor - so I had clearly gotten their attention. One comment that stuck with me was that my style reminded them of the Dr. Who novelizations for children that had been written while the show was on the air. That made me think I might have a place in the children’s market.

How did your Park Tudor experience prepare you for both your engineering and writing careers?

Park Tudor is where I got the foundation to be able to do both.

Everybody - including me - assumed I was on a math/science track at Park Tudor. I was into computers and science, and doing math contests. At the same time, I had English classes with Jim Foxlow and history with Dave Kivela - they had a big influence on me even though I was a math/science guy. They showed me what was out there besides math and science. Even going back to Lower School, I remember reading A Wrinkle in Time together in 4th grade in Mrs. Hager’s class. It was my turn to read aloud and we got to the cliffhanger where Meg finds her long-lost father; the whole class was disappointed that we had to stop. Not too long ago my mom found some poetry that I’d written in fifth grade in Miss Michael’s class, so all along I was getting a well-rounded education at PT.

Do you have any advice for budding young authors?

First, write a lot. Even if it’s bad, write it - that’s how you learn. Then, get advice on how to make it better. Also, understand that a professional writing life typically happens very slowly. When I was 20, after I’d written for TV, I was told, “Finish your engineering degree so that you have something to fall back on.” I took it as, “You’re not good enough.” But that was wrong. Even if you are good, it takes a long time to get anywhere. Having a day job gives you freedom to develop your style and voice, instead of taking writing jobs to pay the bills.

Robert’s books are available to order at Royal Fireworks Pressrfwp.com/bookstore.

Alumni News

Retired Faculty Return to Campus

We were pleased to welcome retired faculty back to campus for a holiday reception on December 14. Thank you to all who attendedwe enjoyed catching up with everyone.

Alumni Gather at Notre Dame and DePauw

On Sunday, February 19 we visited with alumni attending the University of Notre Dame, and met up with PT alums at DePauw University on Tuesday, March 14. Thank you to everyone who joined us to catch up with fellow alums and PT faculty.

Alumni Weekend is Coming April 28-29

Save the date for Alumni Weekend 2023. It’s a perfect time to reconnect with classmates and the school.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023:

6:00 p.m.: Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner, Clowes Commons

• Join us for a special evening honoring:

• 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients:

• Carolyn “Lyndi” Hutchison Balven Tudor Hall ’67

• David Casey ’86

• 2023 Young Alumni Impact Award recipient:

• Micah Johnson ’09

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023:

11:30 a.m.: Fifty-Year Club Lunch, Ayres Auditorium - Dr. Marianne Williams Tobias ’58 Lobby

• The Fifty-Year Club celebrates all Park Tudor, Tudor Hall and Park School alumni who graduated in 1973 and earlier.

4:00 p.m.: Reunion Reception, Clowes Commons

• All alumni invited, with special recognition for classes ending in “3” or “8.”

7:30 p.m.: An Evening with Melissa Sondhi ’11, Ayres Auditorium

• The Janet Flanner Visiting Artist Series is proud to present Park Tudor Alumna Melissa Sondhi ’11 for a performance of selected arias and musical theatre pieces. RSVP at www.parktudor.org/flanner.

RSVP for Alumni Weekend 2023 at www.parktudor.org/alumni.

Class Notes

1952

John DeVoe was inducted posthumously into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame on March 22, 2023.

1962

Mary Mackey’s latest book Creativity: Where Poems Begin (Marsh Hawk Press) looks at creativity in an attempt to inspire readers to find their own personal path to creativity. Partly a memoir, it contains a chapter in which Mary explains how a geometry class she took at Tudor Hall inspired her to become a poet. Mary says that part of the fun of writing this chapter was remembering those blue wool uniforms.

1978

Tom Scales writes “We moved to Frisco, Texas from Oldsmar, Florida in the fall of 2020 - mid-pandemic. The kids went from school to virtual school in Florida, then to virtual school in Texas and now regular school. It was a bit chaotic but we all love it here. The kids are a joy. Would love to hear from anyone in the Dallas area!” Tom has seven children, ranging in age from 11-30.

1982

For the second year in a row, Robert Black has had a book named to the "Best STEM Books" list chosen by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teaching Association. Edward Lorenz and the Chaotic Butterflies tells the story behind the discovery of Chaos Theory, popularly known as "The Butterfly Effect." It follows last year’s award-winner, Benoit Mandelbrot: Reshaping the World, which recounts the discovery of Fractal Geometry. Both are part of Robert’s "Mathematical Lives" biography series for teens, published by Royal Fireworks Press.

2006

Julia Sadove-Lopez has started an online education business to educate and support parents on how they can influence oral and overall health for their children. Genetic and environmental conditions have resulted in changing facial growth patterns with consequences on how we breathe, sleep, and function. Find out more at oriswellness.com.

2015

Daniel Rayl got engaged to Maia Schorr on February 4, 2023 in Central Park in New York City.

Congratulations (Births, Adoptions)

To Laura Knapp Kendall ’02 and her husband, Brandon Kendall, on the birth of their son, Weston Lee Kendall, on October 28, 2021.

To Michael Knapp ’06 and his wife, Stephanie Garfinkel Knapp, on the birth of their son, Asher Albert Knapp, on November 20, 2021.

To Park Tudor Accounts Payable, Eva-Marie Lemon, and her husband on the birth of their son, Peter Nicos Lemon, on January 14, 2023.

Deaths

Suzie Blakeman ’55 on November 22, 2022.

Former Park Tudor teacher Ron Mikulak on January 10, 2023.

Michael Edmonson ’91 on January 13, 2023.

Former Park Tudor Latin teacher Bernard Barcio on February 20, 2023.

Condolences

To Jura (Jamie) Leete Finn ’76, Judith Finn ’11, and Patrick Finn ’13 on the death of their mother and grandmother, Judith Leete Warschun, on August 28, 2022.

To Rebecca Robertson Moore ’78 and Pamela Robertson ’82 on the death of their mother, Cynthia Robertson, on October 9, 2022.

To Art Brown ’64, Katie Mothershead Kruse ’65, and Carolyn “Lyndi” Balven ’67 on the death of their sister and cousin, Suzie Blakeman ’55, on November 22, 2022.

To Mary Mackey ’62 on the death of her husband, Angus Wright, on October 20, 2022.

To Lizzie Polak ’16 and Caroline Polak ’19 on the death of their grandfather, Stephen Claffey, on January 30, 2023.

To Ellee Moyer ’14 on the death of her mother, Rebecca “Becky” A. Judd Reahard, on February 24, 2023.

To Park Tudor Orchestra Director, José Valencia, on the death of his father, Rev. José L. Valencia, on March 5, 2023.

D. Retired PT math teacher, Emily Moore Sturman ’66 ran into her former student and fellow alum, Cynthia Treadwell Bridges ’79 at a luncheon in Naples, Florida on January 18.

E. Middle School history teacher and boys lacrosse coach, Drew Bogan, met up with Ronald Johnson ’21 and Kaleb Harris ’22 at DePauw University after their thrilling 86-80 win over archrival Wabash College on January 14.

A. Daniel Rayl ’15 and his fiancé, Maia Schorr

B. Laura Knapp Kendall ’02, her husband, Brandon Kendall, with their son, Weston Lee Kendall

C. Michael Knapp ’06 and his wife, Stephanie Garfinkel Knapp, with their son, Asher Albert Knapp

In Honor Of…

Tudor Hall Class of 1954

Gerry and Sue LaFollette (Sue Eaglesfield ’54)

Mr. Brayden C. Armantrout ’26

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Armantrout

Mr. Gavin Armantrout ’28

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Armantrout

Mr. Vladimir N. Aslanov-Ohler ’26

Mr. James N. Ohler and Ms. Anya L. Aslanova

Ms. Sophia M. D. Chabenne ’36 DiMarchi Family Foundation

Mr. Terry J. Cole ’24

Mr. and Mrs. Toby Cole

Mrs. Lorelei R. Farlow

Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Meier (Grace Barlow ’11)

Mr. Robert B. Flaherty ’14

Mr. and Mrs. David Flaherty

Mr. Bennett W. Ford ’27

Gary and JoAnn Quinnette

Ms. Elizabeth R. Ford ’29

Gary and JoAnn Quinnette

Mr. Samuel J. Housten ’28

Elaine Housten

Mr. William S. Housten ’31

Elaine Housten

Mr. Adam Kinon ’03

Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Kinon

Mr. Merritt Kinon ’00

Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Kinon

Ms. Mila J. Knickerbocker ’36 DiMarchi Family Foundation

Ms. Claire L. Lewis ’31

Dr. Jeffrey and Ms. Calise Mossler

Mr. Oliver R. Lewis ’34

Dr. Jeffrey and Ms. Calise Mossler

Ms. Lauren E. Lindsey ’24

Phyllis J. Maw

Ms. Emily Mantel ’76

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Mantel (Flo Mary Foreman ’46)

Ms. Kelli Polzin ’02

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Polzin

Mr. Kristopher A. Polzin ’08

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Polzin

Ms. Emilia C. Quinnette ’36

Gary and JoAnn Quinnette

Ms. Abigail E. Rogers ’27

Mrs. Nancy Allen

Honorary and Memorial Gifts

July 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023

Mrs. Carol C. Rogers (Carol Cummings ’59)

Mr. John C. DePrez and Mrs. Lee Marks

Mr. Carter A. Rogers ’30

Mrs. Nancy Allen

Mr. Turner J. Schaming ’25

Mrs. Janice Schaming

Dr. Marianne Tobias (Marianne Williams ’58)

Anonymous

Ms. Alexandra R. Wince ’34

Wayne and Brenda Kendall

Ms. Katherine K. Wince ’31

Wayne and Brenda Kendall

In Memory Of…

Mr. Nathaniel Averyt

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Beesley

Mrs. Diana Baker (Diana Hutchison ’69)

Mrs. Tina M. Weldon (Tina Mark ’69)

Mr. Dennis Barrett

Mrs. Sally Barrett

Mrs. Debra C. Burns

Mr. John E. Burns III ’69

Ms. Tessa E. Byers ’10

Mr. Clifford A. Hull

Mr. Varun M. Chheda ’20

Anonymous

Mr. David W. Bender ’20

Dr. Charles A. Tritschler

Mr. Marvin Ferguson

Ms. Bronwen Ferguson

Mr. Charles J. Foxlow Jim and Priscilla Worrall (Jim ’61)

Mr. Matthew Glidewell ’00

Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Smith (Adrianne Glidewell ’98)

Mr. Adam Goodman

Mrs. Nicole Goodman

Mrs. Jeanne Hansen (Jeanne Kitchen ’62)

Mr. and Mrs. Michael FitzSimons (Marjorie Kitchen ’63)

Mr. Thomas Howard ’54

Mrs. Linda Howard

Mr. Rob C. Hueni

Ms. Gretchen L. Hueni

Annie Kimsey-Lawrence ’03

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Marra (Andy ’06)

Dr. Joel Scherer and Dr. Anna Maria Storniolo

Mrs. Elizabeth W. Johnson (Liz Wiest ’46)

Nancy Kernahan Bussa ’56

Mr. Christopher D. Jones ’90

Ms. Sheila Roesler

Mr. Michael K. Jones ’82

Mrs. Marya E. Jones ’78

Miss Louise Kitchen ’68

Mr. and Mrs. Michael FitzSimons (Marjorie Kitchen ’63)

Reverend John A. Lynn ’61

Jim and Priscilla Worrall (Jim ’61)

Mr. William H. Main, Jr.

Anonymous

Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Upsilon Chapter

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bennett

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Black, Jr.

Ms. Donna Bonifield

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bonwell

Boy Scout Troop 174

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Broadie

Mr. and Mrs. Ray O. Burger

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dean (Tom ’64)

Joe and Cathy Dezelan

Chris and Debbie Everett (Debbie Stuart ’69)

Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Fearnow

Ms. Nancy Fleming

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Foerster

Mr. and Mrs. David Fryrear

Dr. and Mrs. Alan M. Golichowski

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Goodman

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Grein

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Harrell (Ken ’87)

Mr. John Whalen and Ms. Lisa A. Hendrickson (Lisa ’77)

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Herring

Tom and Sally Hruban

Mr. and Mrs. John Hurlbut

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Iles

Mr. and Mrs. Doug S. Jennings

Mrs. Donna S. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Kincanon

Ms. Terri Klotz

Ms. Heather M. A. Kulwin ’92

Mrs. Ann B. Lapp

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Leonard

Mr. Stephen and Dr. Nancy Lipson

Ms. Jane E. Lucas Mitchell Farms

Mr. and Mrs. Channing Mitzell

Dr. Jeffrey and Ms. Calise Mossler

Ms. Margaret E. Murphy

Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Noeller

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Nole

Mr. and Mrs. John Oberlies, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Larry C. Pierce

Psi Iota Xi

Dr. and Mrs. John G. Rapp

Mr. and Mrs. William T. Reid

Richard Anthony’s Hair Design Team

Jim and Julie Richter

Paul Shoopman Home Building Group

Mrs. Barbara Skillman

Mr. H. Bradley Skillman (Brad ’89)

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence H. Speer

Ms. Barbara Stenacker

Ms. Lois J. Stewart

Ms. Vicki Townsend ’68

Ms. Francie Traviolia

Mr. and Mrs. James S. Trosky

Ms. Lee Whitaker

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Winget

Mrs. Sandra M. McConnell (Sandie McConnell ’59)

Bob Nelson ’59

Mr. Michael O’Neill

Mrs. Mary Jane O’Neill

Mr. William H. Osborne (Haydon ’10)

Dr. Stephen Bogdewic and Mrs. Elizabeth Lee

Peter and Rebecca Cleveland

Mr. Adam A. Roth ’10

Mr. Baxter S. Rogers ’59

Alexander L. Rogers ’61

Colonel Torrence W. Rogers ’56

Alexander L. Rogers ’61

Mr. Mark Rominger ’88

Brian and Stacey Hicks (Brian ’88)

Ms. Mary M. McGonagle* and Mr. Fred Dubinger

Mr. Charles N. Smith ’28

Mr. and Mrs. J. Stephen Colwell (Steve ’51)

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Raiser (Charlie ’65)

Philip A. Whitesell ’53

Jessie Mae Theadford

Mrs. Rita Theadford Offett (Rita Theadford ’69)

Ms. Lynn Thomsen

Mr. Clifford A. Hull

Mr. Michael S. Wallace ’91

Mr. Jay B. Ferguson ’91

Mr. John R. Williams

Mary Ann Antley

Chris and Debbie Everett (Debbie Stuart ’69)

Ann M. Stack

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon D. Wishard (Gordon ’62)

Mrs. Deborah W. Woodfin (Debbie Wasden ’69)

Mrs. Tina M. Weldon (Tina Mark ’69)

Thank A Teacher…

Eighth Grade Teachers

Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo

All Park Tudor Teachers and Coaches

Dr. Curt Warren and Dr. Sara Naderi

Ms. Ashley Bennett

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Butz

Mrs. Sarah Bigler

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Miroff (Drew ’92)

Mr. Dennis Bisgaard

Ms. Jacqueline Pelzer

Mr. Andrew S. Bogan

Mr. Timothy and Ms. Paige Button

Mr. Michael E. Bolton

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dawson III

Mrs. Anne R. Crafton

Dr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta and Mrs. Vishnu Priyanka Marella

Dr. Sven H. Dubie

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Miroff (Drew ’92)

Mr. Charles Flowers

Tucker and Mary Hawkins

Mr. Joseph K. Fumusa

Mr. James N. Ohler and Ms. Anya L. Aslanova

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Miroff (Drew ’92)

The Nofrini Family

Drs. Rajesh and Valerie Pai

Mr. Timothy Gee

Drs. Rajesh and Valerie Pai

Ms. Holly Glenn

Mr. Owen and Dr. Natalie Cofie

Dr. Shants N. Hart

Mr. Brad and Mrs. Stephanie Grabow

Ms. Lilianna E. Helmuth ’09

Ms. Jessica Ponce

Ms. Hannah Herman

Dr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta and Mrs. Vishnu Priyanka Marella

Ms. Lindsey Lawrence

Ms. Jessica Ponce

Dr. Li-Chun Lee-Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hoskin

Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Miller

Ms. Audra McAllister

Mr. Inderjit Singh and Mrs. Sampreet Chawla

Dr. Matthew D. McGrath

Dr. and Mrs. Debashish Dey

Dr. Karsten Fryburg and Dr. Christina Kim

Drs. Rajesh and Valerie Pai

Mrs. Lori A. Morales

Mr. Nolan Brokamp* and Mrs. Kelsey Hanlon-Brokamp

Drs. Aaron and Kandice Ludwig

Mr. James Napier

Mr. Alexander G. Boeckmann ’24

Ms. Cassandra D. Nelson Craig

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hoskin

Mrs. Madison Quinnette

Gary and JoAnn Quinnette

Mr. Ryan Ritz

Mr. Alexander G. Boeckmann ’24

Drs. Rajesh and Valerie Pai

Mr. F. Cory Scott

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hoskin

Mr. Spencer E. Summerville ’06

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Black, Jr.

Mrs. Heather Teets

Ms. Emily A. Bohn ’12

Mrs. Kelly M. Teller (Kelly Lamm ’87)

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Black, Jr.

Ms. Heather M. A. Kulwin ’92

Dr. Dario Untama

Mr. Alexander G. Boeckmann ’24

Mrs. Susan Watson

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Butz

"Grease the Musical" hit the stage March 3-5 for three incredible sold-out shows. With over 120 students in the cast and crew, the US student body broke the record for the highest participation rate for a musical in PT history.

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Registration for the Summer Experience at Park Tudor 2023 is Now Open

Our summer programs are open to all Central Indiana students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12, and offer a great introduction to the extraordinary opportunities available at Park Tudor. From Cub Camp for 3 & 4 year-olds to options for high school students, Park Tudor summer programs offer something for everyone – arts & crafts, sports, performing arts, science, literature, Spanish language immersion, chess & gaming, and more!

Registration is now open; learn more at www.parktudor.org/summer.

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