Park Tudor Spring Phoenix 2024

Alumni Feature: Danny Chin ’06 Charts His Course as a Human Rights Attorney

Head of School

Chris Front

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

2023-24 Alumni Association Board

President

Andy Marra ’06

Vice President

Katie McKown Feldman ’03

Secretary

Morgan Peacock Coleman ’94

Treasurer

Grace Barlow Meier ’11

Past President

Mallory Reider Inselberg ’98

Alumni Association Board of Directors

Rachel Bir ’14

Kate Broadbent ’94

Matt Bremner ’00

Jennifer Burns ’08

Aaron Cohn ’09

Cameron Clodfelter ’99

Jay Ferguson ’91

Monica Lunderman ’90

Lara Naanouh ’09

Katherine Nagy ’98

Brittany Pittman ’04

Adrianne Glidewell Smith ’98

Lindsay Shake ’09

J. Elliott omasson ’07

TJ Woodard ’06

On the Cover

Students performing in the Upper School Spring Musical, Mean Girls: High School Version

Around Campus

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.

Lower School student Kerry Zheng dressed up as George Washington for the annual Third Grade Living History Museum.

Spring 2024

Dear Park Tudor Community,

From the Head’s Desk

When you read the interview with Danny Chin ’06 that appears in this issue of the Phoenix, I am certain that you, like me, will be struck by the evolution of his career goals and the variety of positions he has had since graduating from law school. His willingness to follow his passions is both interesting and inspiring. But it is also instructive, as it illustrates just how invaluable Park Tudor’s broad-based, rigorous education is for our graduates.

It has become common knowledge that the only certain thing about the future of employment is uncertainty. The pace of employment change has rapidly accelerated, fueled by many factors including the remarkable advances in AI. Experts agree that many professions will cease to exist, while new ones will be created. Most workers will change careers multiple times over the span of their lifetime, and the minority who don’t change careers will routinely be expected to develop new skills. As a result, businesses rank creative and analytical thinking as the most essential skills, with curiosity and a love for lifelong learning not far behind.

These skills should sound familiar as they are captured in two of Park Tudor’s core values, Intellectual Engagement and Resourcefulness. While many educational institutions have moved toward much narrower curricula or have reduced graduation requirements so that students can begin specializing at earlier and earlier ages, Park Tudor remains committed in all four divisions to ensuring that all students explore a wide range of academic disciplines—in STEM fields and the humanities—so that they not only can discover their own passions, but also develop intellectual agility. We also ask all students to study the fine arts, not simply to encourage an appreciation of the arts, but also to foster creativity. We provide a vast array of

athletic and wellness opportunities to encourage students to adopt healthy habits and develop mental toughness, resourcefulness, and resilience that will be essential whether or not they continue to compete athletically. Finally, we offer countless co-curricular opportunities and advanced classes to allow students to dive more deeply into the passions they discover along the way.

Our hope is that by remaining true to these values, we aren’t simply providing the best educational experience for students while at Park Tudor, or even preparing them for college success. Perhaps most importantly, we are giving them the skills and mindsets that will be essential throughout their lives, as they likely move between careers, either due to employment disruptions produced by a rapidly changing world or because they are bravely pursuing their passions like Danny Chin.

With gratitude,

Chris Front Head of School

We were thrilled to welcome the Lapel Show Choir on Thursday, March 14. The students from Lapel performed for enthusiastic Lower School and Middle School audiences, as well as Upper School vocal students. Thank you to Choral Director, Lamonte Kuskye, for organizing the visit.

The Park Tudor Summer Experience Team kicked off the summer registration season with a new event, Park After Dark! Over 200 Lower School students had a blast playing glow-in-the-dark games in the Irsay Family Sports Center for Health and Wellness on February 23.

Middle and Upper School French students celebrated the French holiday "la Chandeleur" in class! La Chandeleur is celebrated on February 2 to mark the coming end of winter and the beginning of spring. The French eat crêpes during the celebration because they resemble the sun. Students also flipped the crêpes according to the legend that if they landed in the pan, they would get rich and have good luck.

In February, Dr. Brian Dinkins of Butler University spoke with our Black Student Union NOW (Nuggets of Wisdom) students from the Middle and Upper School on the theme, “Be who you are no matter where you are.” He shared his journey to success with our students and gave them the opportunity to better understand who they are.

News of the School

Two Seniors Named Presidential Scholar Candidates

Congratulations to class of 2024 members Aditi Dey and Alex Lu, 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.

Alums Return to Campus for College Panel

Our juniors and seniors asked questions and heard insightful perspectives from recent PT alums in the College Alumni Panel hosted by the Department of College Counseling on Wednesday, January 10. The alumni panel consisted of Dan Mukhin '23 (Washington University in St. Louis), Isabel Goodwin '22 (Indiana University), Zoe Paugh '22 (Texas Christian University), Kaelie Paugh '20 (Texas Christian University), and Donovan Pitts '23 (Amherst College).

8th Grader Advances to District Spelling Bee

The Middle School held their annual spelling bee on Wednesday, January 17. Our winner for the third year in a row is Skylar Badman! She continued to the Indianapolis Northside Bee. This is the path to the Scripps National Spelling Bee held in Washington D.C. in May.

PT Middle School Spelling Bee Finalists: 6th Grade: Adham Abdelrahman, Lakshmi Kakollu, Ava Moss, Tori Robertson, Spencer Tarter

7th Grade: Ava Button

8th Grade: Skylar Badman, Sasha Bath, Elle Chua

The bee included spelling and vocabulary rounds. Our top three spellers were Skylar Badman, Elle Chua, and Lakshmi Kakollu. The bee lasted for 23 rounds, and students spelled words such as scandium, paralysis, turquoise, antimony, propitious, and surfactant. Skylar's winning word was lymphoma.

Congratulations to Skylar and all nine finalists.

DECA Crushes the Competition at Districts

In January, Park Tudor DECA traveled to Brownsburg High School to participate in the District business competition. All 60 members of the club advanced to the state competition. Park Tudor took home 1st place medals in more than 50% of the competition categories, along with many other awards.

1st Place Medals: Sragvee Atluri, Ibrahim Mohsin, Rush Beesley, Ryan Sibbitt, Kavya Devaparalli, Riti Tandra, Michael Fryburg, Rohan Shah, Cooper Grabow, Aashiv Jain, Connor KacenaMerrell, Justin Puno, Jathan Pai, Will Russell, Rhys Napier, Lara Rahman, Owen Zhang, Cole Reed, Sahas Mallela, Alex Lu, Daniel Laufer

2nd Place Medals: Nora Rink, Sophie Seifert, Hemant Atluri, Alex Cheng, Aneesh Gupta, Sam Louis, Allison Hu, Saira Khanna, Oliver Seifert

3rd Place Medals: Derek Ai, Dominic Gasper, Hannah Hsiao, Quincy Katz, Sruthi Devaparalli, Kane Robbins, Evan Yu

4th Place: Shreya Mallela, Khushi Shah, Eleanor Yu

5th Place: Najam Zanab, Anjali Pai, Elliott Scotten, TJ Cole

6th Place: Nick Bullard, Alex Hu, Ary Das, Aarit Musilannagar, Gavin Skelton

7th Place: Lujayne Rimawi

8th Place: Sophie Driscoll, Lauren Lo, Arnay Garhyan, Keshav Krishnan, Sahan Gangireddy, Lorenzo Nofrini

10th Place: Riya Rink, Junmo Kang

Eligible Voting Delegate: Sean Choi

The Artisan Wins Highest Honor for Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Contest

The 2023 edition of The Artisan has been recognized as a REALM First Class magazine by the National Council of

Teachers of English (NCTE). Congratulations to Faculty Editor Laura Gellin, the contributing writers and artists of the US student body, The Artisan staff, Editorial Board, and Senior Editors Wyatt Painter '23 and Mercy Andreae '23 for their dedication and hard work.

This year, schools in 46 states and five countries nominated 375 student magazines. Magazines from middle school, high school, and higher education were welcomed for the 2023 contest. One-hundred eight magazines were awarded the contest’s highest distinction, REALM First Class.

The REALM program publicly recognizes excellent literary magazines produced by students with the support of their teachers. REALM is designed to encourage all schools to develop literary magazines that celebrate the art and craft of writing. Schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, US territories, Canada, and American schools abroad are eligible to nominate magazines.

Upper School Debate Team Takes First at District Competition; 10 PT Students Qualify for Nationals

For the second year in a row, the Upper School Park Tudor Debate Team took first place in the Hoosier Heartland District team sweepstakes at the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) District Finals on Saturday, January 20 at Ben Davis High School. As a team, Park Tudor debaters had a combined winloss record of 27-15 with a school-record 10 students qualifying outright for the National Speech and Debate Tournament in three events.

Debaters at NSDA Districts compete to be one of two debaters in the District and one of eight in the state of Indiana to compete

in their event at the NSDA National Tournament in Des Moines, IA this June. Six Park Tudor entries punched their ticket to go to this big dance: Mischa Mallbris & Hanna Warren in LincolnDouglas (LD), partners Ingrid Spartz & Anna Bedano and Riti Tandra & Kaitlyn Park in Public Forum (PF), and partners Emily Wang & Allison Xu and Rush Beesley & TJ Cole in Policy debate. Congratulations to these debaters who have earned their chance to represent Park Tudor and Indiana at Nationals.

Congratulations also to Alex Lu & Kaden Xu, who secured the second-alternate spot in Public Forum for Nationals with a record of 2-2. Likewise, Henry Navarette & Aneesh Gupta (PF) also went 2-2 and just missed placing. Lincoln-Douglas debaters argued whether the United States should significantly reduce its military presence in West Asia, public forum teams debated if Section 230 of the Federal Communications Act should be repealed, and policy debaters proposed policies that would substantially increase fiscal redistribution through a federal jobs guarantee.

Two Juniors Win Congressional App Challenge

Juniors Owen Warner and Daniel Liu have been named winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Congressman Andre Carson's 7th District of Indiana. The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide STEM event where students across the country compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their own software applications. This year's Challenge saw 11,334 students, and 3,645 original applications, entering from across the United States. Daniel and Owen's app, Latin Learner, will be showcased on www. House.gov and in the lobby of the Capitol Building for the next year, and Owen and Daniel have received invitations to the #HouseOfCode winners’ reception to demo Latin Learner to members of Congress in Washington, DC.

PT Quiz Bowl Team Takes First Place at "Area" Tournament and Second at State, Qualifies for Nationals

In late January, two Quiz Bowl teams represented Park Tudor at the State “Area” Tournament at McCutcheon High School in Lafayette. Competing against ten teams from around central Indiana, the school’s A team - Emily Hackwelder, Insia Zaidi,

Sameer Zaidi, and Alex Cheng - took first place, besting archrival Carmel in the championship match. The B team - Aashiv Jain, Rabaile Rahman, and Ary Das - also won several matches, underscoring the depth of talent on the Quiz Bowl teams. By winning the tournament, Park Tudor automatically qualified for the State Finals Tournament. Park Tudor also has qualified for the second year in a row to attend the National Tournament in late May in Atlanta.

At the State Championship Tournament held at Purdue University on Saturday, March 2, Park Tudor was the #2 seed in a field of 18 teams and compiled a record of 8-3 for the day to finish second to Carmel. Team members included Maddie Xu, Emily Hackwelder, Insia Zaidi, and Sameer Zaidi

PT Musicians Shine at ISSMA District Solo and Ensemble Contest

Park Tudor orchestra and band students competed at the ISSMA District Solo and Ensemble Contest on January 27 at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center. In the District Solo and Ensemble Contest, ISSMA awarded 38 soloists with Gold medals and 3 soloists with Silver medals in Groups I-V. Twenty-six ensembles comprising 101 musicians earned Gold and two ensembles comprising 12 musicians earned Silver in their respective Groups.

Nine Upper School Group I soloists, three Middle School soloists, and one Lower School Soloist earned Gold at Group

I and earned the chance to perform for adjudicators at ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble Contest.

At the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest, 11 students earned gold ratings:

• Xander King, Grade 12 - Snare Drum,*Marimba, *Drum Set & *Timpani

• Caroline VanWinkle, Grade 12 - French Horn

• Evan Li, Grade 11 - *Marimba & *Timpani

• Justin Li, Grade 10 - Violin

• Riya Rink, Grade 10 - Oboe

• Arie Jones, Grade 9 - Violin

• Junmo Kang, Grade 9 - *Alto Saxophone

• Sam Housten, Grade 8 - Clarinet

• Collin Huntington, Grade 8 - Flute

• Owen Ludwig, Grade 8 - Viola

• Noah Rouhana, Grade 5 - *Cello

* Denotes Gold with Distinction

Panther Robotics Update: Upper School Teams Take Victories and Middle School Teams Make Their Debut

submitting a thorough engineering notebook, and impressing the judges during their interview about the processes they follow to excel.

Killer Instinct (6842K) continued its winning ways with their fourth tournament championship this year at Greenfield on February 3. The team finished qualifications in ninth place, but were picked by the top ranked team to be the #1 seeded alliance going into eliminations. The alliance dominated every round of eliminations on its way to victory. Nitro (6842N), made up of Jacob Cairns, Aryav Das, Maor King, and Keshav Krishnan finished in the middle of the pack during qualifications, but managed to make it to the quarterfinals.

Two Middle School teams made their debut at Crown Point High School on February 3. Apollo (6842A), made up of Owen Evans, Shazi Mohsin, and Ryan O’Neill (Audrey Ongwijitwat and Kate Pesavento not pictured), finished qualifications in seventh place out of 21 teams. Vicious Vortex (6842V), made up of Jackson Harper, Praneel Daliboyina, Lorelei Davis, and Jason Shao (Sanjay Adig not pictured), finished qualifications in eleventh place. The two teams combined to be the sixth seed in eliminations. Battling the third-seeded team, they tied. In the rematch, the squad lost by one point. The teams gained a great deal of experience and worked well together throughout the day.

Regional Scholastic Writing & Art Contest Recognizes PT Students

On Saturday, January 27, Panther Robotics team Killer Instinct - made up of team members Izzy Cohen, Arnay Garhyan, Rishi Nagireddy, and Luke Aikin - won its third tournament of the season. Competing at Northfield HS in Wabash, Killer Instinct went undefeated during the qualifying matches and finished as the #1 seed. Teamed up with the Jugglenauts from Bunker Hill, IN, the team sailed through the first two rounds of eliminations. While there, they met an alliance that included another Panther Robotics team, Cobra Kai. Cobra Kai - made up of team members Cole Burkman, Daniel De Dios Molina, and Lauren Lindsey - had an excellent tournament as well, finishing qualifications with a 5-1 record. In a closer match, Killer Instinct’s alliance defeated Cobra Kai’s alliance by 25 points to win the Tournament Champion trophy. Killer Instinct also took home the Excellence Award, the highest honor bestowed on a team at a tournament for performing excellently on the field,

An impressive number of Park Tudor students have been recognized for their entries in this year’s Scholastic Writing & Art Contest. Entries are selected for awards based on originality, skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. The awards below were awarded at the regional level. All regional

Gold Key entries will move on to national-level judging and will be announced in the spring.

Gold Keys:

• Sara Long, for her science fiction/fantasy short story "No One Good"

• Noah Gibson, for his poem "Liminal"

• Riti Tandra, for her poems "Letter to Planet Earth" and "My Home"

• Nya Wright, for her poem "13 Ways of Looking at an Eye"

• Avery Williams, for her photograph "La Morte Della TranquillitÃ"

Silver Keys:

• Jacie Cunningham, for her poem "Mirror"

• Kavya Devarapalli, for her personal essay "Correlation and Causation"

• Sophie Seifert, for her poem "New Towns in the Brain"

• Riti Tandra, for her poems "A Sestina for My Sister," "Winter Wind" and “Mother and Daughter,” and for her personal essay “A Hike to Remember”

• Gregory Whitworth-Neufeld, for his poem "Open Your Eyes"

• Evan Yu, for his poem "Daffodil Seeds"

• Kavya Chheda, for her photograph "Antithesis"

• Mikaiel Henderson, for his photograph "Apple in Water"

• Taylor Schornhorst, for her photograph "Frozen Flamingo"

Honorable Mention:

• Derek Ai, for his poem "The Enjoyment of Childhood"

• Evan Dahlie, for his poem "Dear Paris"

• Talula Holden, for her poem "A Magnolia's Life"

• Alex Lu, for his poem "Home: What We Leave Behind"

• Isabella Wilburn, for her poem "Letters Between Body and Mind"

• Insia Zaidi, for her poems "firework" and "siren's ghazal" and for her mixed media work “pluripotent”

• Alex Lu, for his poem "High Stakes"

• Kavya Chheda, for her photograph "Breakthrough"

Lunar New Year Celebrations Spread Joy Across Campus

This year marks the Year of the Dragon, and to commemorate the Lunar New Year, Chinese language students decorated the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools with their artwork. Their efforts infused the entire school with a delightful atmosphere of festivity. In addition, they indulged in sweets, sang traditional Lunar New Year melodies, and received red envelopes from their teacher on Monday, February 12. Additionally, they conveyed warm wishes to their pen pals in Taiwan via Padlet. Notably, Anjali Pai (Chinese I), Sophie Driscoll (Chinese III), Lauren Lo (Chinese III), and Amanda Longe (Chinese IV) showcased their talents at the Chinese New Year Gala, hosted by the Indianapolis Chinese Community Center Inc. (ICCCI) at Noblesville High School on Sunday, February 11. Their rendition of "The Chinese Zodiac" song and recital of "Descendants of the Dragon" were met with enthusiastic applause from the Chinese audience.

Finally, in an Advisory, Upper School students enjoyed a presentation about Lunar New Year.

PT Teams Take Second and Third Place in Regional Science Bowl

On Saturday, February 24, a group of Park Tudor Upper School students competed in the Department of Energy’s Regional Science Bowl, held at the headquarters of Eli Lilly and Company. PT Science Bowl Team 1—Alex Lu, Owen Zhang, Justin Puno, Sameer Zaidi, and Rohan Shah—placed second. PT Science Bowl Team 2—Insia Zaidi, Daniel Liu, Aashiv Jain, Derek Ai, and Alexander Cheng—placed third. There were 11 total teams who competed at the event.

Middle School Science Olympiad Team Qualifies for State Tournament

The Park Tudor Middle School Science Olympiad team competed in the Regional tournament at Butler University on Saturday, February 24. Situated in a competitive region, our team earned a sixth-place finish, qualifying them for the State tournament. Congratulations on a great finish to the season!

Team members include: Jason Shao, Elle Chua, Lorelei Davis, Neema Chege, Praneel Daliboyina, Jackson Harper, Sanjay Adig, Mason Bohm and Ishan Gupta.

Students Enjoy Performance by IU

African American Choral Ensemble During Black History Month

On Wednesday, February 7, Lower, Middle, and Upper School students were treated to performances by the Indiana University African American Choral Ensemble in honor of Black History Month. Founded in 1975, the critically acclaimed Choral Ensemble features a broad repertoire including spirituals, folk forms, traditional and contemporary gospel music, and formally composed works by African American composers.

Team of Teachers Takes Trivia Trophy

The 7th annual Trivia Night fundraiser was held on Saturday, January 27 and raised money for Park Tudor Athletics. The event was hosted by the Park Tudor Booster Club and Development Office.

Congratulations to Quiz Pro Quo for winning Trivia Night. The Quiz Pro Quo team included Alexandra Nahmias, Rayce Nahmias, Tami Roth, Sara Rogers, Toby Rogers, Tiffany Venturi, Emily Brosius and Rebecca Belu-Henss.

Best Dressed was awarded to Bringing the Rizz to this Quiz. The team included Todd Rogers, Beth Rogers, Aman Brar, Susan Brar, Susannah Gershman, Eric Gershman, Patrick Adams and Kelli Adams.

Best Team Name was awarded to Never Gonna Quiz You Up. The team included Chris Cowie, Liz Odmark, Jane Sidey, Jennifer Palmer, Autumn Brown, Madilyn Wincek, Bill Langley, Jamie Napier and Michael Sanich.

Sports News

Middle School Basketball

Both the 7/8th grade boys basketball team and the 7/8th grade girls basketball team finished their seasons as IISL Champs! The boys went 8-0 in regular season conference play and defeated Indianapolis Christian 66-61 in overtime on February 2 to win the championship.

The girls team defeated Indianapolis Christian School 32-24 in the IISL Championship game on February 28. They went 9-0 during the regular season, followed by three straight wins in the IISL tournament. The team's overall record was 16-1.

Girls Basketball

The girls basketball team finished their season with an overall record of 12-10. They started off the season strong with decisive wins over Tipton, Tindley, Phalen Leadership Academy, and Marion. The team posted its first loss against Shortridge, 48-42, and followed that up with another loss to West Lafayette.

The team took on Beech Grove to kick off the Marion County Tournament, but lost 39-28. That was followed by a 68-51 loss to Greenwood, and then a 41-28 win over conference opponent Greenwood Christian Academy. The Panthers then posted losses to Randolph Southern, Guerin Catholic, and Bethesda Christian before coming back with wins over Scecina and Muncie Burris.

Against rival Brebeuf Jesuit, the Panthers fell short, but rebounded with wins over Providence Christo Rey and Crispus

Attucks. They then came up short against a tough team from Heritage Christian, but posted a win over Arsenal Tech in their final game of the regular season.

They took on the Blackhawks from Sheridan High School in the first round of Sectionals. Their season ended with a 55-40 loss. The team is looking forward to building on this year’s successes as they prepare for next season.

Swimming and Diving

The boys and girls swimming and diving teams finished the season on a high note, with sophomore diver Simone Hall taking second place in the State meet, and freshman Abi Paton swimming in the State finals in 100 butterfly.

The girls team started off their season strong with a first place finish in the Circle City Swim Invite at Arsenal Tech in early November. Later in November, both the girls and boys teams placed first over Beech Grove and Covenant Christian in a threeway meet; they also posted strong finishes in meets against Speedway and Clinton Central.

In the Marion County Meet on December 15 and 16, Simone Hall won the 11-dive competition with a score of 498.0, and Abi Paton finished first in the 100 butterfly with a time of 58.53both were new PT school records. Additionally, Grace DePowell finished sixth in the 200 freestyle, Kate DePowell finished third in the consolation heat, and Kate Weigand finished fourth in the

consolation heat. Evan Li led the boys team with a sixth-place finish in the 50-freestyle consolation heat, while Kai Paredes was seventh overall in the 100 backstroke and third in the consolation heat of the 100 freestyle.

At the PAAC Conference Championships on Saturday, January 6, the girls team won the title with four individual meet champions and three relay championship wins. The boys team took third place overall with one individual meet champion and one relay championship title.

The team finished their regular season competing in the Schools With No Pools meet at the Natatorium, which featured a total of 28 schools. Abi Paton took first in the 200 IM, and Simone Hall placed first in 1 Meter Diving. Our girls 200 medley relay team placed third. In the girls swimming and diving Sectional, Simone Hall and Abi Paton both advanced to the State Finals. Congratulations to all of our team members on a great season!

Boys Basketball

The boys basketball team kicked off their season in November with a 72-59 loss to Guerin Catholic, but followed that up with six straight victories over Greenwood Christian Academy (55-41), Parke Heritage (59-40), Shortridge (83-45), Culver Academies (68-44), Scecina (66-29), and Evansville Reitz (6846). The Panthers’ winning streak came to an end with a 64-57 loss over winter break to Lake Central High School from St. John, Indiana, during the North Central Invite tournament.

The team kicked off the new year with a 66-64 win over Lawrence Central on January 3, and followed that up with two more victories over Indianapolis Metropolitan High School and Beech Grove. On January 10, they posted a tough 61-58 loss to North Central, followed by a 55-45 loss to Bethesda Christian. The Panthers closed out January and entered February with wins over Irvington Preparatory Academy, Cardinal Ritter, and the International School.

On February 3, the Panthers faced rival Brebeuf Jesuit, and unfortunately came up short by the score of 70-57. They bounced back with wins over Bishop Chatard (61-43), Seton Catholic (72-31), Horizon Christian (78-47), and Heritage Christian (68-59). The team continued their winning streak to close out the regular season with a win over Providence Christo Rey.

In the IHSAA Sectionals, the Panthers posted wins over Covenant Christian and University High School to win the championship and move onto the Regional, where they took the title with a win over Irvington Prep. Unfortunately the team came up just short in the Semi-State, with a 49-50 loss to Brownstown Central to end a great season.

Junior Hudson Horvath was selected first team All PAAC and third team All Marion County. He led the team in scoring with 20 points per game. Junior KJ Mark was an honorable mention for the PAAC conference. Senior Kamon Washington was selected for the Senior County All Star team. We would like to thank seniors Ben Wilkerson, Kamon Washington, Drew Miller and Sean Gregg for a great four years and for leaving the program in a better place than when they arrived.

Seventy-two Students Travel to London for Arts Experience

BY NICOLE TREMBLAY, THEATRE DIRECTORAND UPPERAND MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA TEACHER

In January, I was fortunate to be among the 72 Park Tudor students and 11 chaperones who traveled to London for an experiential art learning adventure. We traveled with tour directors from WorldStrides, Adam and Jamie, who taught students how to use the tube and gave us insights about the city and its storied history as we moved from one activity to another. Over the week, we saw iconic landmarks, met new people, visited a school for a private concert, made art in the Leake Street Arches, watched theater, participated in workshops, and enjoyed museums.

On our last night, as we ate dinner together, tour guide Jamie reflected with the group about what travel has meant to him over the years. In the week we all spent together, we learned new things about a city internationally renowned for its varied and rich arts, as well as learning about ourselves. He remarked about the bonds we build by traveling together, and how he hoped that we recognized how travel helps us see the world through a different lens. He ended with, “Some people talk about a vacation they went on and say, ‘it was the trip of a lifetime.’ I hope this week sparks in you the desire to learn from travel throughout your lifetime.”

Our itinerary was packed to maximize the six days we had in the city.

JANUARY 3: HELLO, LONDON!

Our tour directors met us at the airport and took us to our hotel where we had a quick turn-around. We spent the day, bleary eyed but excited, learning how to use the tube to visit the Thames River, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, and Leicester Square.

JANUARY 4: ICONIC THEATRES

We toured The Globe Theatre, learning about its history and the significance of the art that decorates the stage. Some students participated in a workshop with professional actors, exploring how iambic pentameter affects rhythm and pace in a scene.

We walked along the Southbank of the Thames to the Tate Museum of Modern Art, where we had some free time to explore exhibits. We finished the evening with a family-style dinner in Chinatown and then we watched The Time Traveler’s Wife at the Apollo Theatre.

"My favorite show that we saw would have to be The Time Traveler’s Wife. I was not familiar with the show before we had seen it but I was more than impressed. The music was incredible, the way they manipulated the set was phenomenal, and all of the special effects that they used were out of this world. I hadn’t been that technically impressed by a show in a long time and it was absolutely breathtaking. The entire show overall definitely exceeded my expectations and I would love to see it again if I ever got the opportunity."

Jaidyn Lindsey ’24

"I loved The Time Traveler’s Wife because the set heavily relied on the use of a video wall, like Park Tudor used for Mean Girls. It was amazing to see how it could be used so effectively in performance."

Bennett Ford ’27

"I have to say that my favorite show from the trip was The Time Traveler's Wife. It turned out to be one of the best musicals I have ever seen. The opening number for Act II, "Journeyman," was particularly stunning- the technical design worked to make it appear as if ‘Henry’ was traveling through time, flying through light, and landing in impossible places on stage. The use of lighting and vocals was mesmerizing but also quite eerie. I actually cried three separate times during the show, which is really saying something. It was an incredibly moving production that still has a lasting impression on me. Thank you so much for the opportunity!"

Sanjana Lathar ’27

Eadie Cate Mann, Caroline Brundage and Pritikaa Biswas at the Apollo Theatre

Conrad Pederson and Andyson Shao at the Globe Theatre workshop

CC Mitchell in front of Whistlejacket by George Stubbs in the National Gallery

Alexander Boeckmann, Lauren Lindsey, Hanna Warren, Claire Webster, Bana Sharba and Charlie Hirschman at the Tate Modern Museum

Montell Johnson, Bennett Ford, Miles Dubie and Benjamin Murray outside the National Gallery

Adam Self and Jamie Smith, WorldStrides Tour Directors

JANUARY 5: LONDON LANDMARKS

We toured backstage of the National Theater, learning how the building houses three separate theatre spaces to launch new works and revive classics. All of the work for each stage is done in-house, so the backstage tour reveals an impressive shop, prop-making and costume design areas, and rehearsal space.

In the afternoon, we walked along the Thames and visited the bustling Borough Market for lunch. We were overwhelmed by the variety of foods on offer; many students opted for the TikTok-famous strawberries covered in chocolate. In the evening we saw a new musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Witches at the National Theatre.

"My favorite show was The Witches by Roald Dahl. Not only did it combine Wes Anderson-esque stage design, but it somehow showcased a story that is riddled with both grotesque and disturbing images of witches and what they do, while still making the shows puerile and innocent. It was quite a duality in itself and was one of the best executed and entertaining shows I have seen to date."

Charlie Bolton ’24

The stage of A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic

JANUARY 6: LONDON BY FOOT

The graffiti artist, Banksy, is internationally known for his subversive and provocative style, but East London is covered in incredible works of art which make the city streets come alive with color and character. We went on an immersive tour through Shoreditch, led by urban and graffiti art experts, who showed us work by Banksy, ROA, Invader, Shepherd Fairy, and Stik.

We had lunch at The Bike Shed, which is set under four huge Victorian Railway arches. It’s dedicated to ‘moto culture,’ providing space for motorcyclists to tune their bikes and grab lunch. In the evening, we watched Christopher Eccelstone play Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic. It was twelfth night, closing night of the show, and the audience was awestruck by the impressive performance which incorporated warm mince pies as we entered the theater, beautiful choral singing and bell playing, as well as poignant performances by the incredibly talented ensemble.

"A Christmas Carol easily became my favorite play of the trip, and was incredibly well done."

Gregory Whitworth ’27

Backstage tour of the National Theatre

Pritikaa Biswas and Claire Webster on the graffiti tour

Daniel de Dios Molina, Lauren Lindsey, Ella Sorell, Jaidyn Lindsey, Will Schmidt, Gavin Skelton and Montell Johnson

"London was one of the greatest experiences of my life, because of both the amazing activities and the connections I was able to make with my classmates. One of my favorite activities was the street art tour of the city. We saw so much incredible art, and I loved being able to see more of the less "touristy" parts of the city. Another of my favorite activities was the Song in Performance workshop with a West End performer. I learned so much from the workshop and had so much fun singing with the group. But the best part of my London experience overall was the connections I made. There are so many people that I'm very close friends with now because we had the bonding experience of London together. I'm so glad to have become closer with so many people because of the trip, and the connections I made are what I will always remember London for."

Emily Hackwelder ’25

JANUARY 7: HISTORICAL LONDON & A PRIVATE CONCERT WITH ISLA MAE

We visited the Tower of London, taking a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters. He shared key stories from 1,000 years of history, complete with intrigue, imprisonment, execution, torture, and much more. We learned about the Tower's iconic history as a fortress, palace and prison, with detailed tales from the prisoners who entered through Traitors' Gate and were executed on Tower Green. Many are now buried nearby in the 16th-century Chapel Royal of St. Peter and Vincula. We also saw the magnificent crown jewels, under armed guard in the Jewel House at the Tower of London. These gems are a unique working collection of royal regalia and are still regularly used by the monarch for important national ceremonies, such as the State Opening of Parliament.

Technical Theater students running sound and light for Isla Mae

JANUARY 8:

LEARN BY DOING

Our final day in London was spent taking part in specialist workshops throughout the city.

After we left the Tower, we had time to visit museums and shop on Oxford Street, before heading to Colfe’s School, a private secondary school near Greenwich. Isla Mae, a young British singer who is making waves in the UK charts by being voted “the one to watch” and “best new acoustic act” performed a private concert for PT students. Our technical theatre students ran the show, taking over the sound and lighting boards at Colfe’s theatre, and PT students performed solos between Isla’s sets. It was a memorable evening of young people sharing their talents.

Technical theatre students worked with a West End set designer, Amy Rose, looking at the design process for A Christmas Carol. Musical theatre students worked with Xheng Si, an actor and musician, who led a practical performance workshop. They met Sorelle Marsh, who was a lead in The Time Traveler’s Wife. Photography students met Lou Smith, a London-based fine art photographer and artist, who taught students the visual language of street photography throughout the Shoreditch area. Art students met Lucio, a graffiti artist, who brought them to the famous Leake Street tunnels, where they left their own mark on London.

"We met Sorelle Marsh, an actress from the cast of The Time Traveler’s Wife; who played Henry’s mom. It was just an incredible experience!" Elizabeth Sturgill ’27

The London theatre trip was transformational for all of us and we are grateful for the opportunity to offer such an extraordinary experience for students and teachers alike.

Bennett Ford ’27

"The National History Museum was amazing because I saw the Rosetta Stone. I loved seeing all of London when reaching the top of The London Eye. I am known for my pickiness for eating. I tried new things such as fish and chips, and Chinese food, and I loved it. Still working on my love for Indian food!On the day of an important soccer game, we were there. I wore a jersey supporting a team in Liverpool, England against a team in London. Friendships played a big role in London, being able to connect made everything so fun."

Students meeting actress Sorelle Marsh from The Time Traveler’s Wife

The London Eye

Student Feature: Twenty-nine Seniors Gain Experience as International Diplomats at The Hague International Model United Nations in the Netherlands

BY HANNAH HAMPSON, PARK TUDOR MODEL UN PRESIDENT 2024

In January, a senior group of the Park Tudor Model United Nations club made the trip to the Netherlands to participate in The Hague International Model United Nations Conference (THIMUN) and explore the rich cultural cities of Amsterdam and The Hague.

Our trip began by exploring the city of Amsterdam and the many important historical sights that are there. We walked around the central city, took a tour of the Anne Frank house, ate at a local food market, and viewed many famous works at the Van Gogh Museum. Our long day of travel and history ended with a canal cruise showing some important architecture of Amsterdam and a surprise group dinner. The following day was dedicated to exploring the international city of The Hague.

While not the technical capital of the Netherlands, The Hague is home to most of the nation's government buildings as well as major diplomatic hubs such as the International Court of Justice, Europol, and the World Forum. We did a walking tour of the city and got to see important sites like parliament and city hall before a fun group pizza lunch and more sightseeing.

On Tuesday morning, our group and thousands of other students filled the city trams to get to the World Forum for the first day of the THIMUN conference. This year, THIMUN had over 3,300 participants from more than 100 different countries. Delegates got off to debate right away in various committees discussing a diverse array of topics all centered around this year’s THIMUN theme of “peace, law, and justice." Three Park Tudor students, Abby Cheng, Lara Rahman, and myself, were selected to participate in special committees during the conferences. Abby Cheng represented a defense attorney in a simulated case of the International Criminal Court and ended up winning on all charges. Lara was tasked to be a lawyer for the United States in a case regarding the US embassy being moved

to Jerusalem. I participated in a Special Forum on Ukraine and represented the views of the World Health Organization. Despite my committee size being only around 30 people total, I got to engage with students from more than 15 nationalities. I loved hearing their perspectives on different international issues as well as learning more about their lives. As one of only three students from the United States in the committee, I had no idea so many people would be interested if I had ever been to Chipotle!

We all worked hard for four full days of lobbying, debate, and diplomacy. Outside of the conference, we attended THIMUN film night where we watched a movie documenting the 20-year history of the International Criminal Court and then got to ask questions of the first lead prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Mr. Luis Moreno Ocampo. We also had a full group meeting where students shared their favorite memories and some key takeaways from the experience. THIMUN officially closed with an engaging closing ceremony on Friday night.

On behalf of all the students who traveled to The Hague, thank you so much to everyone who helped make this trip a reality. Many thanks to the Park Tudor Administration for their continued support of the P.T. MUN club and this trip. Finally, a huge thank you to our group chaperones - Ms. Couch, Mr. and Mrs. Bender, and Mr. Smith - for the work and time they dedicated to giving us the best experience possible. We are all so grateful to have been able to build these unforgettable memories that will stay with us for the rest of our lives.

Park Tudor’s Legacy Initiative Celebrates 25 Years

BY KATHRYN LERCH,LEGACY INITIATIVE

This year marks the 25th, or Silver Anniversary of Park Tudor’s Legacy Initiative Project. For two and a half decades students have helped transcribe documents, completed oral history interviews, researched, edited and proofed manuscripts for publication. On a number of occasions, research opportunities required travel to the National Archives in Washington, D.C., as well as to London; Normandy, France; and Nuremburg, Germany.

Our publications include six anthologies, three monographs, three travel journals and now, our newest book: Your European Correspondent Alma De Luce 1939-1941. The book will be published this spring. Advance praise comes from WW2 military historians, PT faculty and students. Our readers will be in for a great treat as Alma relates her experiences around central Europe, the Mediterranean and Middle East.

“This remarkable collection recounts Europe’s descent into war from the vantage-point of Alma De Luce, the adventurous wife of an AP reporter, and a photographer and writer in her own right. Her letters detail societies being drawn into the maelstrom of conflict from Budapest to Beirut, and many

places in between. This latest product of the Park Tudor Legacy Initiative brings to life a fascinating woman’s adventures and observations during a critical moment of history.”-Ian Ona Johnson, PhD, P.J. Moran Assistant Professor of Military History, University of Notre Dame.

“I have read with great fascination the letters of Alma De Luce concerning her travels with her correspondent husband, Dan, in the day preceding the outbreak of World War II. From the voyage on the SS Normandie to Europe, to the escape from Calcutta to the United States on the SS President Madison, her eye for detail is phenomenal. Her descriptions are great even down to the details of the caique escape from Athens in 1941. If you want a great read about Europe as it descends into war and chaos, this is a great book for your library.”-Dean Armstrong, graduate of Virginia Military Institute, a retired airline pilot, and WW2 historian who leads tours to Normandy and the Pacific.

Quotes from Alma De Luce:

“When people discover that we are from California they think it is quite wonderful. But if we want to make a terrific impression, we add casually that we’re from Hollywood…Coming from Hollywood is much better than coming from the royal family.”

-Alma, June 16, 1939

“You may now stop worrying about my being over here in darkest central Europe, with the Russians on one side and the Germans on the other, while I start to worry about you over there on the Pacific Coast facing the Japanese menace.”

-Alma, September 30, 1940

On April 17, 1941, the De Luces, Cy Sulzberger and his dog Felix, Walter Bosshard, seven Greek demobilized aviators and marines escaped Athens with the assistance of a Greek captain and his wife aboard a 30’ sponge boat. Their ultimate destination was the Greek island of Chios. From there they found another boat “to bridge the sliver of sea separating [them] from freedom."

Park Tudor Students and Faculty Share Remarks on the Legacy Initiative

“I came to Park Tudor knowing that I wanted to be a part of the Legacy Initiative. The idea of preserving wartime stories and the opportunity to publish books was fascinating to me, and I couldn't wait to join. The Legacy Initiative has never written a biography of a woman before, and I was very eager to change that. While reading Alma's letters, I became captivated by her story and became even more determined to see this project through to publication. The Alma De Luce project started out small, but Mischa Mallbris and I have been joined and assisted by other dedicated members of our Legacy Initiative group. Almost two years later, our little passion project has evolved into the main focus of the Legacy Initiative Project. Getting a chance to watch this book move from the earliest stages of development to publication has been an incredible experience, and I'm so glad to be a part of sharing Alma's story with the world.”

EMILY HACKWELDER ’25

“The Legacy Initiative is a truly fascinating and powerful project. It preserves stories of those affected by war and ensures that their legacies live on in our books. I have had the honor to work with the Legacy Initiative on the Alma de Luce project as well as working on transcription of the Siegel WW2 letters. The Legacy Initiative has been invaluable to me at Park Tudor and has taught me the virtues of hard work, collaboration, and respect for the past. I encourage everyone to take a look at our work and consider joining our efforts in preserving our nation’s history!”

MISCHA MALLBRIS ’25

"For years, the Park Tudor Legacy Initiative has allowed us to hear the voices of Americans thrust into worlds of conflict. This latest edition - Your European Correspondent Alma De Luce 1939-1941 - documents the perspective of a civilian reporting from a European theater on the brink of its descent into the cataclysm of World War. This volume, however, is not only a record of that unique moment in time, but the product of hours of student-initiated work: sifting through piles of correspondence, transcribing primary source materials, and carefully editing these pages. It is the product of a truly remarkable program that allows students to engage with the past without a filter."

MATTHEW MCGRATH

Park Tudor Social Studies Department Chair and Upper School History Teacher

Remembering Joanne Black

The Park Tudor community lost a beloved member when Mrs. Joanne Black passed away on December 11, 2023 at age 85.

Joanne spent 30 years teaching mathematics - both in the Middle School and Upper School - before retiring in 2009. She was Chair of the Math Department for many of those years. Following her retirement, Joanne continued to be a presence at the school, volunteering in the Lower School library.

Joanne touched the lives of countless Park Tudor students, who appreciated her kindness, patience, sense of humor, and attempts to make math class fun with songs, games, and other creative activities. In addition, she happily participated in Homecoming Spirit Days, and was known to teach class dressed as a student, ninja, or even in a gorilla mask.

“Joanne was a true advocate for her math students and was always willing to go the extra mile to encourage excellence,” said Lisa Hendrickson ’77, a former colleague. “As a coach of the Academic Super Bowl and Brain Game teams, she helped lead them to many victories.” Joanne was also willing to help her students after school nearly every day, and her classroom became a popular “hangout” space.

Janie Hizer, another colleague, said “I fondly remember that she wrote math Christmas carols and had her classes sing around the school. She also wrote math mystery plays and students volunteered to star in them. Others volunteered to video the

plays. She had a definite creative side. [Lower School Library Assistant] Brenda Squires would say that she was a person who was always herself and not what others expected her to be.”

“While I was at Park Tudor, Mrs. Black's support and encouragement helped me go as far as my passion could take me in mathematics,” said Dr. Melanie Matchett Wood ’99, Professor of Mathematics at Harvard University.

Park Tudor was a family affair for Joanne; her husband, Tom, served many roles at the school during his long career and her children are graduates - Robert ’82, Chuck ’87, and Mimi ’89.

Said Debbie Stuart Everett ’69, “Joanne drew students to math by helping them be successful. A patient and kind teacher with an endearing smile, Joanne went out of her way to help her students. She was truly dedicated to her craft. I was touched by many of the sweet and almost reverent remembrances from her students posted on Facebook. Joanne and Tom are institutions in the collective memory of Park Tudor, and together with their remarkable children, Bob, Chuck and Mimi, they have created the Black family legacy. Joanne is one of Park Tudor’s notable educators. As one former student said, ‘She was a great one.’”

Alumni Feature: Danny Chin ’06 Charts His Course as a Human Rights Attorney

BY CATHY YINGLING CHAPELLE ’87

Danny Chin ’06 has taken an interesting path on his way to becoming a human rights attorney in Washington, DC. After graduating from Park Tudor, Danny studied philosophy and ethics at New York University. He initially planned on a career in business and finance until a fateful trip to Haiti caused him to change course. He attended Boston College Law School as a public interest fellow, and has worked for a legal non-profit in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the International Criminal Tribunal in the Hague, Netherlands, the US Attorney’s Office in Washington, DC, and a large law firm in Boston, MA.

Currently, Danny is serving as in-house counsel for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Within DHS, Danny represents the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in regard to refugee and asylum law issues, including in federal litigation stemming from immigration policy and practices. He also advises the White House in proposed immigration rules and regulations, responds to congressional inquiries on behalf of USCIS, and serves as a subject matter expert for border security related issues.

I recently caught up with Danny to learn more.

Tell me more about how you came to the Department of Homeland Security.

There have been many variables that have led me to the path I’m on now. My time at Park Tudor allowed me to develop my critical thinking skills and challenge my beliefs. That led me to major in philosophy and ethics in college; I wanted to develop my understanding of right and wrong while continuing to challenge my beliefs.

During my senior year at NYU in 2010, I went on a service trip in Haiti with my church, St. Luke’s Methodist on 86th Street, and I was there when the big earthquake hit. I was in a village where 10 percent of the population died in the earthquake, and I witnessed so many desperate people going through a really desperate time, and that heavily influenced me. At the time I was considering several career paths, possibly law or consulting, but I was definitely more business-oriented. My time in Haiti totally changed my thinking - I even considered completely switching gears to medicine.

Ultimately I decided to continue pursuing law, but with a different focus. I chose Boston College Law School specifically because of their strength in international human rights and immigration law. Like a lot of new law school grads, I worked at a large law firm right out of school, but I found that it wasn’t the rewarding experience that I needed. A friend’s mother had a private immigration practice, so I decided to join her, and I immediately felt the rewarding aspect of my work that had been missing in my big law career. Listening to the traumatizing

stories of people who immigrated here recently and helping them navigate our country's complex immigration system restored the passion for my legal career.

I always thought I would end up in government at some point, and so I took the opportunity to join the Department of Homeland Security when it arose. I spent a few years adjudicating asylum claims by interviewing applicants and deciding whether or not they should be offered asylum. I’ve adjudicated other immigration claims at the appellate level, working with people who have been trafficked, victims of violent crimes, and abandoned children. I’ve also been part of the border security team, and conducted many interviews at the border to make decisions about whether people who recently immigrated here have a credible fear of returning to their home country. Now, I’m in-house counsel as part of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

You must hear so many heart-wrenching stories. How are you able to stay positive?

Some of the cases certainly weigh heavily on my mind, and some stories hit home harder than others. For me it’s comforting that I know immigration law well, and I know what’s required for a legally sufficient asylum claim. That said, DHS does provide lots of mental health support and my colleagues and I rely on each other. I’m also fortunate that my wife works in immigration law, as well, so she is another source of support.

Danny with his wife, Kirian, and their dogs, Luka and Mila.

I find it very gratifying to know that I’m helping, and that cuts both ways. Not only is it rewarding to assist someone who is legitimately seeking asylum, but it’s also rewarding to know that I am helping to protect the system in uncovering someone who isn’t telling the truth and doesn’t qualify. So it works both ways.

What do you think is the biggest misconception that people have about the current state of immigration in the United States?

I think that many in the general public - and the mediabelieve that one person can fix immigration and that there is a single culprit in this issue. The reality is that our immigration laws haven’t been reformed since 1996, a time when a couple thousand people were coming across the border per day. Now, it’s about 10,000 people a day coming over the border, and the system just wasn’t created to handle that number. There’s only so much that the executive branch of government can do; it’s going to be a massive undertaking from Congress with support from the executive branch to achieve reform. But currently the executive branch blames Congress and Congress blames the executive branch, and there’s no meeting of the minds. It’s going to take a lot to fix the problem, but it is absolutely necessary.

Getting back to your time at Park Tudor, who were some teachers who influenced you?

There were several people at Park Tudor who had a profound influence on me. I was a baseball player, so (baseball coach) Courtney Whitehead taught me so much about mental toughness and having a strong work ethic. I feel his influence every day; if I get overwhelmed or don’t want to do something, I go back to that mental toughness that he instilled in me. Joe Fumusa was also a big influence; he really believed in me and saw the brightest future for me. I wasn’t a straight A student, and made my fair share of mistakes, but having someone that I looked up to, who believed in me and my future, helped me see the same in myself.

What advice do you have for current Park Tudor students who are interested in pursuing a career like yours?

I think it’s important not to pigeonhole yourself too early and to keep an open mind, especially in some of the more general required classes that you have to take in college. I originally thought I would go to business school and get into finance, but my thinking completely shifted when I focused on what truly interested me versus what I thought I should do. Sometimes that means taking a risk - I took a major risk going from a big law firm into immigration law - and a correspondingly large pay cut - but my life became much more interesting and meaningful. I think a lot of kids feel pressure to make as much money as they can, but I’ve found that I can lead a healthier life doing what I love and living within my means.

Also, I would advise them to enjoy their time at PT. It was truly a privilege to go to Park Tudor and to learn in that environment; it was one of the highlights of my life and I hope that no one takes it for granted.

Danny and Kirian Chin

Alumni News

Alumni Gather at Notre Dame, DePauw and in Indianapolis

On Sunday, February 17 we visited with alumni attending the University of Notre Dame and IU School of Medicine in South Bend. On March 14, we headed to Greencastle to catch up with PT alums attending DePauw, and on March 20 we hosted a group of Indianapolis alums to enjoy some March Madness basketball.

Alumni at Notre Dame & IU School of Medicine in South Bend

Alumni at DePauw University

Alumni at the March Madness Gathering in Indianapolis

Alumni at the Park Tudor Girls and Boys Basketball Home Openers

Alumni at the March Madness Gathering in Indianapolis

Class Notes

1948

Chuck DeVoe was inducted posthumously into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in a ceremony on March 20, 2024.

1991

Chris Stack is appearing on Broadway in the new play Stereophonic, which began previews on April 3 at the Golden Theatre. Stereophonic mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976 where an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom. More information and tickets are available at stereophonicplay.com.

1992

Laura Rose Houlette was awarded the Rebecca Willard Chair in Languages at The Winsor School in Boston, MA.

Drew Miroff traveled with his children Colina ’22 and Izzy ’23 to see the University of Michigan win the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA and the National Championship in Houston, TX.

2000

Kate Lehman Trumbull has been named the 2024 Joyce Ivy Leader of the Year. Each year, the Joyce Ivy Foundation names a Leader of the Year who has achieved notable success and demonstrated impact throughout her career. The Leader of the Year serves as a powerful example of female empowerment and leadership for the Joyce Ivy Foundation’s Summer Scholars participants. Kate is currently Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of Domino’s.

2018

Alex Weisenbach co-founded a company called Invictus Technology LLC. Invictus Technology LLC is a proprietary trading firm that will use the technology Alex and his partners built to trade in the option markets. In October, the company closed its initial series seed funding round raising a total of $5 million.

Marriages

Andrew Grein ’07 married Rachel Cantzler on September 9, 2023.

Ben Geier ’14 married Abbey Buroker ’13 (daughter of Susan Buroker ’84 and Andrew Buroker) on September 30, 2023.

Jason Gershman ’01 married Patrick Macellaio on October 14, 2023 at the Chicago History Museum in Chicago, IL.

Tracy Ball ’89 and Scott Watanabe ’89 were married on January 11, 2024 on Palauea beach in Maui.

Congratulations (Births, Adoptions)

To Daniel Golden '00 and his wife, Jennifer, on the birth of their daughter, Kylie June Golden, on November 28, 2023.

Deaths

Dr. Brenda Haram Canedy ’50 on August 2, 2023.

Stephen “Steve” DeVoe ’53 on November 13, 2023.

Retired Park Tudor math teacher Joanne Black on December 11, 2023.

Jane Coxe Bassett Shellhamer Oaks ’50 on December 20, 2023. William “Bill” Wishard ’59 on January 17, 2024.

Former Park Tudor school psychologist Phyllis Shea on February 24, 2024.

Condolences

To Cynthia Haram Pidgeon ’55 on the death of her sister, Dr. Brenda Haram Canedy ’50, on August 2, 2023.

To Douglas Wade ’54 on the death of his wife, Ann J. Wade, on October 5, 2023.

To MaryLea McTurnan ’84 on the death of her stepfather, Phillip Mosbaugh, on October 25, 2024.

To Curt DeVoe ’78, Charles DeVoe ’81, Julie DeVoe ’85, Park Tudor English teacher Cory Scott, Mike DeVoe ’73, Mark Ochsner ’86, and Erik Ochsner ’89 on the death of their father, father-in-law, and uncle, Stephen “Steve” DeVoe ’53 on November 13, 2023.

To retired Park Tudor faculty member Tom Black, Robert Black ’82, Chuck Black ’87, and Mimi Black Rossi ’89 on the death of their wife and mother, Joanne Black, on December 11, 2023.

To Terry Jackson ’87 on the death of his mother, Lynn Jackson, on January 4, 2024 and his father, Dr. William Jackson, on January 11, 2024.

To Gordon Wishard ’62, Susan Poston ’56, David Poston ’55, Claire Wishard ’88, and Gordon Wishard, Jr. ’92 on the death of their brother, brother-in-law, and uncle, William “Bill” Wishard ’59 on January 17, 2024.

To Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell Jr. ’12 on the death of his father, Kevin Ferrell Sr., on February 8, 2024.

To adjunct piano faculty member Jennifer Hufford and Upper School social studies teacher Peter Smith on the death of their mother and mother-in-law, Jane Elder, on February 28, 2024.

Park Tudor alumni attending the wedding of Jason Gershman ’01 and Patrick Macellaio included Brooke Sagalowsky Hubbuch ’01, Ryan Gershman ’04, Eric Gershman ’98, Justin Gershman ’22, William Esterline ’01, Elizabeth Thomas Brier ’01, Ann Badertscher Peterson ’01, Gavin Gershman ’19, and Jessica Darling ’01.

Park Tudor alumni at the wedding of Drew Grein ’07 included: first row - Clifford Hull ’07, Julianne Sicklesteel Brainard ’07, Drew Grein ’07, Zac Tohen ’07, and Karl Selm ’07. Second rowKentaro Matsuokas ’07. Third row - Frank Hapak ’07, Greg Bohn ’07, Victor Van den Bergh ’07, Skye Wallin ’07, Jeff Cox ’06, Greg Webber ’07, and Will Brainard ’07.

Daniel Golden '00 with his wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Kylie June Golden

Izzy ’23, Mela, Drew ’92 and Colina ’22 Miroff at the Rose Bowl

Ben Geier ’14 and Abbey Buroker ’13

Scott Watanabe ’89 and Tracy Ball ’89

Honorary and Memorial Gifts

July 1, 2023 – February 29, 2024

In Honor Of…

Ms. Olivia G. Buroker '15

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Buroker (Susan Novak '84)

Ms. Sophia M. D. Chabenne '36

Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. DiMarchi

Mr. Bennett W. Ford '27

Gary and JoAnn Quinnette

Ms. Elly Rose Ford '29

Gary and JoAnn Quinnette

Mrs. Abigail L. Geier '13 (Abbey Buroker ’13)

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Buroker (Susan Novak '84)

Mr. Benjamin H. Geier '14

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Buroker (Susan Novak '84)

Mr. Boots J. Gleaves '29

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gleaves

Mr. Jerry Grayson

Ann M. Stack

Mr. Charles Perry Griffith III (Perry '01)

Mr. C. Perry and Ms. Michelle Griffith

Ms. Garnet V. Groves '34

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Butz

Dr. Shants Hart

Mr. Mark Gaines

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. Claire L. Lewis '31

Dr. Jeffrey and Ms. Calise Mossler

Ms. Margot Lewis '36

Dr. Jeffrey and Ms. Calise Mossler

Mr. Oliver R. Lewis '34

Dr. Jeffrey and Ms. Calise Mossler

Ms. Ayana M. Lindsey '12

Mr. David and Mrs. Deidre Lindsey

Ms. Jaidyn Lindsey '24

Mr. David and Mrs. Deidre Lindsey

Ms. Lauren E. Lindsey '24

Phyllis J. Maw

Ms. Shelby R. Lindsey '21

Mr. David and Mrs. Deidre Lindsey

Ms. Emily Mantel '76

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

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Garbowit (Wendy Mantel '72)

Ms. Hilary T. Mohs '08

Richard and Theresa Mohs

Ms. Emilia C. Quinnette '36

Gary and JoAnn Quinnette

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

Ms. Sophie C. Schmidt '26

Edward R. and Donna L. Schmidt

Mr. William E. Schmidt '24

Edward R. and Donna L. Schmidt

Ms. Katherine Sellers '26

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sellers

Ms. Alexandra R. Wince '34

Wayne and Brenda Kendall

Ms. Katherine K. Wince '31

Wayne and Brenda Kendall

In Memory Of…

Mr. John Adams III

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Miller

Mr. Nathaniel Averyt

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Beesley

Mrs. Diana Baker (Diana Hutchison '69)

Mrs. Tina M. Weldon (Tina Mark '69)

Cols. Terry and Carolyn M. Balven (Lyndi Hutchison '67)

Mr. Dennis Barrett

Mrs. Sally Barrett

Mrs. Anne Bickel (Anne Kemper '58)

Dr. and Mrs. William W. McCutchen (Renie Lilly '58)

Mrs. Joanne Black

Mr. and Mrs. Greg N. Cislak

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Dean

Mr. and Ms. James F. Sturman (Jim '67, Emily Moore '66)

Ms. Madison E. L. Broadbent '09

Mr. and Mrs. George Josh H. Broadbent (Josh '94, Kate Weldy '94)

Mrs. Debra C. Burns

Mr. John E. Burns III '69

Ms. Tessa E. Byers '10

Clifford Hull

Dr. Brenda H. Canedy (Brenda Haram '50)

Mary Sydney Matuska (Mary Sydney Haram '52)

Mr. Ralph Colwell '55

Mr. J. Stephen Colwell '51

Mr. Tony Dezelan

Joe and Cathy Dezelan

Mr. John W. Esterline III '53

Philip A. Whitesell '53

Mr. Charles J. Foxlow

Mr. James L. Worrall (Jim '61)

Rodney C. Frenzel

Mr. and Mrs. J. Peter Frenzel (Peter '55)

Mr. Adam Goodman

Mrs. Nicole Goodman

Ms. Sara L. Haber

Mary Pat Hanson (Pat Evans '67)

Mrs. Jeanne Hansen (Jeanne Kitchen '62)

Jeanne Lindholm Palleiko '62

Mr. Thomas Howard '54

Mrs. Linda Howard

Mr. Rob C. Hueni

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Geier (Ben '14, Abbey Buroker '13)

Ms. Gretchen L. Hueni

Annie Kimsey-Lawrence '03

Mr. Michael K. Jones '82

Mrs. Marya E. Jones '78

Reverend John A. Lynn '61

Mr. James L. Worrall (Jim '61)

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

Bob Nelson '59

Mr. Michael O'Neill

Mrs. Mary Jane O'Neill

Mr. Baxter S. Rogers '59

Alexander L. Rogers '61

Ms. Margaret S. Rogers

Randy and Mary Rogers (Randy '64, Mary Holliday '65)

Colonel Torrence W. Rogers '56

Alexander L. Rogers '61

Mr. Mark Rominger '88

Roxanne Hunter and Jon Fitzpatrick

Mr. Charles N. Smith '28

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

Ms. Lynn Thomsen

Clifford Hull

Jeff and Belinda Johnson

Dr. Marianne Tobias (Marianne Williams '58)

Anonymous

Mr. David S. Evans '69

Mrs. Kate L. Steele (Katie Lee '62)

Mr. Michael S. Wallace '91

Mr. Jay B. Ferguson '91

Mr. John R. Williams

The Bremner Family (Jim, Gina, Matthew '00, Josh# '08)

Ann M. Stack

Mr. William N. Wishard III '59

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sams (Thomas '60)

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

Mrs. Tina M. Weldon (Tina Mark '69)

Thank A Teacher…

Park Tudor Faculty and Staff

Mr. Mark and Ms. Jennifer Sniderman

Dr. Curt Warren and Dr. Sara Naderi

Mrs. Stephanie S. Behringer

Anonymous

Mr. Gary M. Bender

Drs. Rajesh and Valerie Pai

Mrs. Sarah Bigler

Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo

Mr. Andrew S. Bogan

Paige and Tim Button

Ms. Emily Butler

Mr. Jian Chu and Mrs. Lucy Tao

Mrs. Andrea Calvert Sanders

Mr. Brad and Mrs. Stephanie Grabow

Ms. Bethanie Cosman

Mr. Jian Chu and Mrs. Lucy Tao

Ms. Stefanie Dean '05

Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo

Dr. Sven H. Dubie

Anonymous

Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Miller

Ms. Jamey Everett

Mr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta and Mrs. Vishnu Priyanka Marella

Mr. Charles Flowers

Tucker and Mary Hawkins

Mrs. Abby Ford

Gary and JoAnn Quinnette

Mr. Joseph K. Fumusa

Anonymous

Bob and Julie Barker

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Elbrecht (Chris '14)

Drs. Rajesh and Valerie Pai

Dr. Curt Warren and Dr. Sara Naderi

Ms. Laura M. Gellin

Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo

Ms. Holly Glenn

Mr. and Mrs. James Studor

Stephen Greiner

Mr. Jian Chu and Mrs. Lucy Tao

Mrs. Inga M. Kahre

Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo

Mrs. Amy Kerr

Anonymous

Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo

Dr. Li-Chun Lee-Thompson

Drs. Rajesh and Valerie Pai

Ms. Concepcion Marin

Mr. Jian Chu and Mrs. Lucy Tao

Dr. Scott W. McDougall

Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo

Mrs. Lori A. Morales

Mr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta and Mrs. Vishnu Priyanka Marella

Ms. Rachel Mosley

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ciaccia

Ms. Alexandra Nahmias

Mr. Jian Chu and Mrs. Lucy Tao

Ms. Grace Perry

Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Burton, Jr.

Ms. Christi Tinch

Mrs. Madison Quinnette

Gary and JoAnn Quinnette

Mr. Peimin Zheng and Ms. Lijian Xu

Mrs. Kelly Rees

Dr. M. Craig and Mrs. Cara McMains

Mr. Ryan Ritz

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Warner

Mr. Samuel E. Salatich

Mr. Jian Chu and Mrs. Lucy Tao

Mr. Peter F. Smith

Drs. Rajesh and Valerie Pai

Mr. Spencer E. Summerville '06

Dr. Darin and Ms. Katherine Dill

Ms. Shari Sutton

Mr. Alexander G. Boeckmann '24

Dr. Carmen Taylor

Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo

Mrs. Kelly M. Teller (Kelly Lamm '87)

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

Mr. Thomas Benoist

Reverend Jean M. Smith

Ms. Nicole Tremblay

Mr. Dhruv Biswas and Mrs. Deblina Sharma

Mr. Lane Waters

Mr. Nolan Brokamp* and Mrs. Kelsey Hanlon

Dr. M. Craig and Mrs. Cara McMains

Mrs. Sarah K. Webster

Mr. Michael Paredes and Dr. Genevieve Shaker

Mr. Courtney M. Whitehead

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Elbrecht (Chris '14)

Ms. Holly Wood

Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Burton, Jr.

Ms. Martha Zetzl

Mr. Peimin Zheng and Ms. Lijian Xu

Registration for the Summer Experience at Park Tudor 2024 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.