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St. Andrew’s Episcopal School • Austin, Texas • FALL 2014 Magazine and annual report on giving
INSIDE • 2014 GRADUATION • Junior EXPeRIeNCe • Our Scholars, Artists, Athletes & SeRVANTs
Under the on the st 31 Street Campus The Class of 2014 boasts 18 “Lifers”: those who have attended St. Andrew’s since first grade. Front row (L to R): Carter Reed, Monica Rhodes, Lily Beaman, Gillean Kelly, Connor Loose. Second row: Jared Samuels, Irfan Alam, Mai Schotz, Nick Molanphy, Julia Josowitz. Third row: Jennifer Pollinger, Skip Clemons, Robert Sjoberg, Nick Fox, Claire Chlebowski. Back row: Evan Young, Sam Fason, Andrew Poteet, Sarah Hine.
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Read about the Class of 2014’s graduation ceremony, award winners, and college choices
8th Grade Commencement 14 Read about our rising freshman class and their achievements
Breakthrough Austin 16 Our program with Breakthrough Austin expanded in the spring of 2014
Junior Experience 18 The 2013–2014 season included trips to China, India, France, Nepal, New Mexico (USA), Nicaragua, and a Middle School-sponsored trip to Costa Rica
Board Annual Report: A Vision for St. Andrew’s 22 The Board of Trustees presents its Strategic Plan for St. Andrew’s continued growth and success
New Faculty & Staff 26 The New Faculty & Staff of 2014 boasts two “Teacher of the Year” winners, two St. Andrew’s alumnae, and many more achievers in and outside the classroom
Scholars, Artists, Athletes, Servants 32
Highlights from a full year of achievement among our students
Development News 42
Concert for Financial Aid St. Andrew’s Day Grandparents Day
Alumni Spotlight 48 Ellen Heck (’02) Kyle Hunt (’10) Andrew Hunt (’11) Conor Keelan (’11) Catherine Osborn (’08) Sam Selman (’09) Remembering Lee Walker (’90)
Annual Report 51 Recognizing those in our community who make St. Andrew’s the special place it is
AdMinisTRaTiOn & BOaRd Sean Murphy, Head of School Todd Stephenson, Head of Upper School Alice Nezzer, Head of Middle School Kama Bruce, Head of Lower School Margie Gaudin, Chair, Board of Trustees St. Andrew’s Lower and Middle School Campus 1112 West 31st Street, Austin, Texas 78705 St. Andrew’s Upper School Campus 5901 Southwest Parkway, Austin, Texas 78735 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is to provide an enriched academic program within a Christian environment emphasizing the fulfillment of each student’s potential. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The school strives to help young people achieve their potential not only in intellectual understanding but also in esthetic sensitivity, physical well-being, athletic prowess, and moral decisiveness so that they may lead productive, responsible lives, not only for themselves, but also for their community. DiVeRsiTY STaTeMenT Of PuRpOse Diversity at St. Andrew’s is grounded in our identity as a family-based community, a faithbased community, and a learning community. We understand that our strength and resilience as a three-fold community stems from our commitment to: • honor each individual’s unique perspective; • respect the dignity of every human being as a child of God, and; • develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to engage with and respond to the needs of an evolving world. CORE VALUES Community Based on trust, traditions, communication, appreciation, and support Spiritual Foundation To develop moral behavior High Expectations Reflected in both the knowledge base and behavior of the faculty, staff, students, parents, and board members Caring, Celebration and Humor Fostered by kindness and collegiality STaTeMenT Of NOn-discRiMinaTiOn St. Andrew’s Episcopal School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. We do not discriminate in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, athletics, or other programs.
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Top: Alexandra Reid, Natalie Jacks, Valerie Chang, Izzy Rankin, Allie Novess, and Erika Hoelscher on their Junior Experience trip to France in June 2014. Bottom ( R) : Amy and Ian McAbeer enjoy the auction, food, and live music during the Concert for Financial Aid on April 5th. Bottom ( L) : Newly graduated Tristan Reed, Jared Samuels, and Carter Reed are all smiles after their graduation ceremony on May 25th.
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Irfan Nazir Alam Riley William Amelio Andrew Thomas Barron Lillian Brown Beaman William Hale Beuerlein Connor William Blake Samuel Alton Blount Catherine Sinclair Brady Austin Wofford Burns Philippe Salha Busse Samantha Callejas-Flores Max Foust Canon Alison Sy-Min Chang Frank Chen Claire Wilson Chlebowski Kevin Lloyd Clarke
William Skipwith Clemons Annie Tate Cockrum Justin Douglas Avila Coffin Thomas August Craig Parker Elizabeth Davis Richard Xavier De Los Santos David Earl Dille Forrest Miller Dunlap Nathaniel Dane Eakman Maxwell Robinson Ervin Sam Clayton Fason Noah Henry Ford John Nixon Fox IV Connor Fuhrman Amanda Katharine Gibson Tom Bolton Gilster
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Charles Davis Golson III Madison Jane Hampton Brianna Monet Hardeman Anna Leigh Villaseñor Harris Van Montague Hasie Brandon De Andre’ Hawkins Olivia Elizabeth Hindera Sarah Jane Hine Richard Bertram Hojel Bethany Ann Holland Daniel Beran Howry Jacob Ross Johnson Katherine Laurel Johnson Patricia Taylor Johnson James Maxwell Jones Marie Davis Jones
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Julia Nell Josowitz Gillean Aubrey Kelly Brandon Thomas Kivlin Matthew Gin Lee Alexander Jacob Lewis Connor Thomas Loose Siena Anniston Mazzetti Rebecca Anne McRee Ross Reagan Milvenan Nicolas Creus Molanphy Catherine Ann Moore James Dalton Mulkey Garrett Ross Myers Rachel Leah Nayer
2014 Paige Biebas Patrick Jennifer Anne Pollinger Andrew James Poteet Ezequiel Anthony Price Charhong Lieu Quach Casey Lynn Raffle Cassidy Ann Raymond Carter Coleman Reed Tristan Michael Reed Monica Camille Rhodes Michelle Robles-Garcia Sarah Rulon-Miller Jemma Marshall Sager Mariah Mill Sager Jared Ethan Benjamin Samuels
Kendra Katelyn Schafer Mai Simone Schotz Esteban Barraza Serrano Jaron Eugene Shrock Robert Terhune Sjoberg Hallie Hamilton Smith Hunter Anthony Tassone Megan Elizabeth Thompson Muhammad Umair Henry Joseph Van Leeuwen James Jackson Williams Kassidy True Woytek Evan Benitez Young Kate Elizabeth Zapalac Adam Jahan Zeb
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seniors graduated from St. Andrew’s Episcopal School on Sunday, May 25th in a beautiful ceremony inside Founders Hall Gymnasium. A diverse class of scholars, artists, athletes, and servants, these students from the Class of 2014 were accepted to 179 colleges and universities from around the world, and received more than eight million dollars in merit scholarship money. They traveled the globe during their Junior Experience trips, competed courageously in SPC championships and at the ISAS Fine Arts Festivals, contributed significantly to non-profits through their community service work, and impressed faculty and staff during their last days on campus with their Senior Project presentations, a requirement to graduate. The seniors elected Art History faculty member Marsha Russell to be their faculty speaker at graduation, who said, “All of us here have watched with wonder and relished both the ways you have grown and the ways you have supported growth in one another. Being with you has reminded us, every single day, that the way we take care of others matters.”
Graduate Maddie Hampton (’13) was elected as the Senior Speaker at graduation and passed along her own words of wisdom, “Failure is nothing more than the opportunity to learn. It is a well-known cliché, but one that has a lot of truth to it— failure brings about learning and I would even go so far as to say that it is impossible to fully learn something without failing at least a little in the beginning.” Seniors Austin Burns and Olivia Hindera won the Scholarship Award for outstanding academic achievement, passion for learning, and pursuit of excellence. Zeek Price received The Hilary H. Carlson Award; Sarah Rulon-Miller received The Scott Field Bailey Servant Award; Frankie Chen was given The Cornerstone Award which recognizes courage, creativity, and love of school; and Bri Hardeman received the Lucy Collins Nazro Award for contributing in original ways “to improve the life of students, faculty, and staff of St. Andrew’s.” Head of School Sean Murphy presented Upper School Chaplain Rob Leacock with the Lucy Collins Nazro Faculty Service Award and Art History teacher Marsha Russell received the inaugural St. Andrew’s Teaching Award given in recognition of outstanding work with students. 6 • St. Andrew’s Episcopal School • www.sasaustin.org
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Congratulations to St. Andrew’s outstanding Class of 2014
and to the faculty, staff, and families who nurtured their success.
“ All of us in this room, your parents and your teachers, have given their lives to raising you and bringing you to this day. And believe me, it is bittersweet. But we are going to focus on the sweet part. You have heard me say that a part of you will always remain here on the Nazro Green. That it will always be your home. As Robert Frost says, ‘Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.’ And we all hope you will come back often.” Head of School Sean Murphy
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Graduation Priz e Recipie gRaduaTiOn 2014
Austin Burns with 2013 award winner Kevin Armstrong (’13).
Olivia Hindera with Kevin Armstrong (’13).
Harrison McClure (’13) and Cherry Amelio (’13) with Zeek Price.
THe ScHoLarsHIP AWard
THe ScHoLarsHIP AWard
THe HILarY H. CarLson AWard
This award is given to a senior for outstanding academic achievement, passion for learning, and a pursuit of excellence.
This award is given to a senior for outstanding academic achievement, passion for learning, and a pursuit of excellence.
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OLIvIa HIndera
Austin is described by many of his teachers as “one of the most gifted students” they have ever taught. His advisor of three years retorts, “[But] I am not sure that his brilliance is his most impressive quality…What strikes me most about Austin is the fact that his intellectual gifts are matched and exceeded by his humble spirit, the joy he takes in learning, and his kindness to others, both students and teachers.”
About Olivia: “As someone drawn to both the complex questions of hard sciences and knowledge of the ancient world gained in her Latin classes, she perfectly fulfills the Renaissance ideal of the well-rounded scholar. Her teachers describe her as passionate, curious, hard-working, extraordinary, and enthusiastic.”
This award goes to that senior who most clearly exhibits dramatic personal growth throughout high school. By fulfilling individual potential and living out the ideals valued by the St. Andrew’s community, this senior best illustrates the meaning of Hilary Carlson’s favorite quotation, “To whom much has been given, much is expected.”
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ZeeK PrIce Zeek has overcome significant adversity to become one of the most successful students on this campus. He is a mentor to younger kids, a compass to his classmates, and a joy to the faculty. Much indeed has been given to this young man, and our expectations of him have no limits.
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Rathana Amelio (’13) with Sarah Rulon-Miller.
Frankie Chen with Cameron Osborn (’13).
Brianna Hardeman with Lila Schmitz (’13).
The Scott Field Bailey Servant Award
The Cornerstone Award
The Lucy Collins Nazro Award
This honor, named in memory of one of St. Andrew’s founders, the Right Reverend Scott Field Bailey, is reserved for that senior whose dedication, selflessness, and deep concern for others best exemplify the St. Andrew’s ideal that its students lead productive and responsible lives in their community.
This honor goes to that senior who fully embraces the mission of St. Andrew’s “to provide an enriched academic program within a Christian environment emphasizing the fulfillment of each student’s potential.” Established to commemorate the Class of 2002, the Cornerstone Award recognizes courage, creativity, and love of school.
This award is reserved for that remarkable individual who contributes in original ways to improve the life of the students, faculty, and staff of St. Andrew’s. This honor goes to that senior whose enthusiasm, joy, and leadership best reflect the qualities of our former Head of School, Lucy Collins Nazro.
Sarah Rulon-Miller
Frankie Chen
This year’s recipient is described by her teachers as “one of St. Andrew’s gems.” As one who “brings sunshine with her into any classroom or any place she goes, this student delights in working with children. When her Service Learning class ended, this student continued to go across town to tutor her first grader…who also has Cerebral Palsy. This student constantly inspires me with her grit, determination, her care for others, and her joy.”
A teacher describes Frankie as, “One of the nicest, smartest, kindest, and most creative people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing…He is one of those students who makes himself so indispensible and so wonderful to be around that we can’t really imagine his leaving us for college. He is a member of the Chapel Advisory Board, a peer tutor in the Writing Center, and an avid and gifted filmmaker.”
Bri Hardeman A teacher exclaims, “Finally I get to teach her this year! I’m not sure she is aware how much she dictates the mood of the classroom. Her enthusiasm…help[s] energize the class. They can focus when she decides the time is right to focus. In fact I would go so far as to say that this student dictates the mood of the whole school. She will leave a void.”
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DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS The following students were chosen by vote of the faculty of each department to receive awards for outstanding commitment and achievement in each area of study.
The Humanities Awards
The Warren Dickson Music Award—Instrumental
Austin Wofford Burns Madison Jane Hampton
The Filmmaking Award Frank Chen
Austin Wofford Burns
The Warren Dickson Music Award—Vocal
The Packwood Math Awards Olivia Elizabeth Hindera Frank Chen
Rebecca Anne McRee
The Science Award
The Visual Art Award—3D
Olivia Elizabeth Hindera
Mai Simone Schotz
The Mandarin Language Award
The Visual Art Award—2D
Amanda Katharine Gibson
Nicolas Creus Molanphy
The Spanish Language Award
The Drama Award
Samantha Callejas-Flores
Daniel Beran Howry
The Latin Award
The Tech Theatre Award
Mariah Mill Sager
Garrett Ross Myers
The Athlete Awards Gillean Aubrey Kelly John Nixon Fox IV
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Thank you to our outstanding St. Andrew’s Fund Leaders Lower and Middle School Chair
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$840,000 for SAS students and teachers Participation from every SAS family is the most important goal. Please pledge by St. Andrew’s Day, November 18, 2014.
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Graduate Distinctions St. Andrew’s four pillars, individually identified by Scholar, Artist, Athlete, and Servant, are opportunities for students at all levels to excel. At the Upper School, students who have shown great commitment, growth, or excellence in the four pillars are honored with special distinctions at graduation. Below are those honored from the Class of 2014.
SCHOLAR
Irfan Nazir Alam Andrew Thomas Barron Lillian Brown Beaman Connor William Blake Austin Wofford Burns Samantha Callejas-Flores Max Foust Canon Alison Sy-Min Chang Frank Chen Claire Wilson Chlebowski Justin Douglas Avila Coffin Parker Elizabeth Davis Nathaniel Dane Eakman Sam Clayton Fason John Nixon Fox IV Amanda Katharine Gibson Charles Davis Golson III Madison Jane Hampton Olivia Elizabeth Hindera Richard Bertram Hojel Bethany Ann Holland Jacob Ross Johnson Katherine Laurel Johnson Patricia Taylor Johnson Marie Davis Jones Julia Nell Josowitz Gillean Aubrey Kelly Matthew Gin Lee Siena Anniston Mazzetti Ross Reagan Milvenan Catherine Ann Moore James Dalton Mulkey Garrett Ross Myers Rachel Leah Nayer Jennifer Anne Pollinger Casey Lynn Raffle Tristan Michael Reed Michelle Robles-Garcia Mariah Mill Sager Jared Ethan Benjamin Samuels Kendra Katelyn Schafer Mai Simone Schotz Esteban Barraza Serrano Jaron Eugene Shrock Hallie Hamilton Smith Hunter Anthony Tassone Megan Elizabeth Thompson Muhammad Umair Kassidy True Woytek Kate Elizabeth Zapalac Adam Jahan Zeb
ARTIST
Andrew Thomas Barron Lillian Brown Beaman Samuel Alton Blount Catherine Sinclair Brady Austin Wofford Burns Allison Sy-Min Chang Frank Chen Kevin Lloyd Clarke Annie Tate Cockrum Justin Douglas Avila Coffin Forrest Miller Dunlap Nathaniel Dane Eakman John Nixon Fox IV Amanda Katharine Gibson Madison Jane Hampton Anna Leigh Villaseñor Harris Van Montague Hasie Sarah Jane Hine Daniel Beran Howry Katherine Laurel Johnson Siena Anniston Mazzetti Rebecca Anne McRee Nicolas Creus Molanphy Andrew James Poteet Carter Coleman Reed Monica Camille Rhodes Mariah Mill Sager Mai Simone Schotz Henry Joseph Van Leeuwen Kassidy True Woytek
ATHLETE
Lillian Brown Beaman Max Foust Canon Claire Wilson Chlebowski Justin Douglas Avila Coffin Thomas August Craig David Earl Dille John Nixon Fox IV Charles Davis Golson III Richard Bertram Hojel Gillean Aubrey Kelly Brandon Thomas Kivlin Connor Thomas Loose Ross Reagan Milvenan Garrett Ross Myers Carter Coleman Reed Kendra Katelyn Schafer Esteban Barraza Serrano Robert Terhune Sjoberg Muhammad Umair James Jackson Williams
SERVANT
Riley William Amelio William Hale Beuerlein Connor William Blake Catherine Sinclair Brady Austin Wofford Burns Samantha Callejas-Flores Claire Wilson Chlebowski Kevin Lloyd Clarke Justin Douglas Avila Coffin Parker Elizabeth Davis Nathaniel Dane Eakman John Nixon Fox IV Amanda Katharine Gibson Anna Leigh Villaseñor Harris Olivia Elizabeth Hindera Richard Bertram Hojel Bethany Ann Holland Katherine Laurel Johnson Patricia Taylor Johnson Julia Nell Josowitz Gillean Aubrey Kelly Connor Thomas Loose Siena Anniston Mazzetti Nicolas Creus Molanphy Catherine Ann Moore James Dalton Mulkey Rachel Leah Nayer Paige Biebas Patrick Jennifer Anne Pollinger Charhong Lieu Quach Monica Camille Rhodes Michelle Robles-Garcia Sarah Rulon-Miller Mai Simone Schotz Esteban Barraza Serrano Jaron Eugene Shrock Robert Terhune Sjoberg Hallie Hamilton Smith Hunter Anthony Tassone Megan Elizabeth Thompson Henry Joseph Van Leeuwen Kassidy True Woytek Kate Elizabeth Zapalac
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Faculty Service AwardS MarsHa RUsseLL TeacHer AWard This inaugural award recognizes outstanding work with students. It went, coincidentally, to the same teacher elected to serve as the faculty speaker at graduation. Head of School Sean Murphy remarks, “Kids type like mad as Marsha tells the story of an artist or connects a detail in a painting to the broader canvas of history. Sixty-eight kids signed up for her AP Art History class: that’s almost the size of our smaller school departments. And when Marsha is your advisor, you get 110% care all the time. Marsha is also a star in the College Board world, running multiple sessions each summer during which she teaches teachers. She has also taught members of the history department how to bring art into their curricula. In short, Marsha is a treasure and a stunning asset to teaching at St. Andrew’s.”
Rob LeacocK LUcY C. Nazro AWard Winner Head of School Sean Murphy remarks, “Rob has been a servant since he first set foot on this campus. Rob’s service, however, catches you unaware. He doesn’t wear service on his sleeve. But day in and day out, Rob pulls you in. Sometimes it is with a corny song, played competently on the guitar but layered over with surprisingly rich vocals. Sometimes it is with a story that starts out folksy but slowly become both intellectual and biblical. Rob’s chief service to the school during the past year has been as a compass to both the leadership and staff. He reminds us constantly, as we wring our hands over policy or the shenanigans of students (or sometimes adults), that we are on the right path of serving children and hence of serving God. In so doing, Rob is one of the most important servants at this school.”
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CLASS OF 2014 COLLEGE INFORMATION Members of this class will attend schools in 25 different states across the nation, plus Washington D.C. and one “across the pond” in Scotland. They were offered more than $8.1 million in merit monies, with the average scholarship reaching $64,000 over 4 years.
Abilene Christian University Alfred University American University Arizona State University Auburn University Austin College Bates College
179 Different colleges and universities accepted members of the Class of 2014
Baylor University Blinn College Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College California Institute of Technology California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Campbellsville University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Chapman University College of Charleston Claremont McKenna College Clark University Clemson University Colby College Colgate University Colorado College Colorado State University Connecticut College Cornell University Creighton University Denison University Drexel University Duke University Emory University Florida International University Florida State University Fordham University Furman University Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College Gonzaga University Goucher College Hampshire College Hendrix College High Point University College of the Holy Cross Hope College Houston Baptist University Indiana University at Bloomington
Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Lamar University Lehigh University Lewis and Clark College Linfield College Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University New Orleans Manhattan College Merrimack College Middlebury College Millsaps College Muhlenberg College New York University North Carolina State University Northeastern University Northwestern University Occidental College Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio Oxford College of Emory University Pace University, New York City Pennsylvania State University Purdue University
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of the Class of 2014 chose to attend college outside of Texas
Randolph College Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College Rice University Rochester Institute of Technology Rollins College Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint John’s University (MN) Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Scripps College Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Sewanee: The University of the South Skidmore College Southern Methodist University Southwestern University St. Edward’s University St. John’s University— Queens Campus St. Olaf College Stanford University Stephen F. Austin State University
Stephens College Swarthmore College Tarleton State University Texas A&M University Texas A&M University, Commerce Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi Texas A&M University, Galveston Texas Christian University Texas Lutheran University Texas State University Texas Tech University (Honors College included) The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina The Evergreen State College The George Washington University Trinity University Tufts University Tulane University United States Air Force Academy University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of California at Berkeley University of California at Davis University of California at Irvine University of California at Los Angeles University of California at San Diego University of California at Santa Barbara University of California at Santa Cruz University of Chicago University of Cincinnati University of Colorado at Boulder University of Dallas University of Denver University of Georgia University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Houston
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Most SAS seniors were accepted to five of the (avg.) seven schools to which they applied.
University of Illinois at Urbana—Champaign University of Kansas University of Mary Hardin-Baylor University of Mary Washington University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Miami University of Michigan University of Mississippi University of Missouri (Columbia)
60
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of the Class of 2014 was awarded a college scholarship
University of New Hampshire University of North Texas University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Redlands University of Rhode Island University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of St. Andrews University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Texas, Arlington University of Texas, Austin University of Texas, Dallas University of Texas, San Antonio University of Texas, Tyler University of Tulsa University of Vermont University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin Vanderbilt University Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Washington and Lee University Washington University in St. Louis West Texas A&M University Western Washington University Wheaton College (IL) Wheaton College (MA) Whittier College Whitworth University Williams College
Bold marks a school that at least one member of the Class of 2014 plans to attend
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On May 23, 2014, a new tradition for Eighth Grade Commencement began. The Holy Communion and Eighth Grade Commencement ceremony was held in McGill Chapel on the 31st Street campus for the first time as 69 eighth-graders graduated from their Middle School. Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
Eighth Grade Commencement Jamal Aaron Aghazadeh
Megan Elizabeth Hudson
8th Grade Honor Society Members
Jasmine Leigh Aghazadeh*
Sophie Deborah Hudson
Sofia Alcocer
Layne Mackenzie Alam*
Rubi Esmaralda Jaimes*
Addie Avery
Sofia Isabel Alcocer*
Sanddhya Jayabalan*
Angi Barrow
William Merrick Andersson
Brandon Dane Jerome
Chandon Chhikara
Addison Scott Avery*
Hanna Marie Judycki*
Katie Cowan
Mallory Piper Barndollar
Maxwell Coffman Keliehor
Molly Fox
Clara Rose Barnstone
Rachel Kim*
Mary Alex Frishman
Angela Grace Barrow*
Luisa Gabrielle Koitzsch*
Grace Gilmour
McKenna Avery Beathard
Jennifer Marie Lear*
Julia Grim
Anthony Andrew Benevento*
Alexis Victoria Lilley*
Jack Guttell
Kathleen Carr Chandler
Eva Rose Lynch*
Rebecca Hicke
Oliver Lawrence Chapin-Eiserloh*
Sameer Diwan Malik
Esme Jaimes
Chandon Maxwell Chhikara
Julia Elizabeth McCann-Pewitt*
Sanddhya Jayabalan
Jackson Tyler Christian
Sage Reid McKie*
Brandon Jerome
Lachlan Peter Claman*
Helen Rose Elizabeth Murphy*
Rachel Kim
William Jack Clark
Coatsworth E Ostendorf
Luisa Koitzsch
Julia Jane Coe
Alexis Grace Pacitti
Jennifer Lear
Katherine Alexandra Cowan*
Alexandra Louise Patterson*
Sameer Malik
Riley Anne Cummins*
Kessler McFalls Pontin
Pace Renner
Kendal Ann Curtis*
Theodore James Rankin*
Abby Schell
Cason David Doyle*
Jackson Miller Reimers*
Lex Searcy
Robert Tucker Eiland*
Pace Bartlett Renner*
Alex Stapleton
Yashwanth Erukulla
Francesca Simone Reyna*
Cameron Thompson
Molly Shae Fox*
Abigail Jane Schell*
Matthew Tobias
Mary Alexandra Frishman*
John Gary Schneider
Carson Witt
Tucker Abigail Garrison*
Charles Campbell Scott
James William Gernstein
Alexander Reagan Searcy*
Student Council Leadership
Caroline Grace Gilmour*
Jacquelyn Miller Smith*
President—Coaty Ostendorf
William Joseph Greskovich*
Alexis Catherine Stapleton*
Vice-President—Abby Schell
Julia Jacquelyn Grim*
Cameron Kay Thompson
Secretary—Rachel Kim
Colton Ivar Gunnarson
Matthew Austin Tobias*
Jack David Guttell*
Carson Patrick Witt*
Rebecca Marie Matouschek Hicke
Cameron Marcus Yancy
Henry Thomas Howard
*with distinction
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Awards
Kay Hart Community Service Award
THE CRUSADER AWARD
SANDDHYA JAYABALAN
Sanddhya with Head of Middle School Alice Nezzer and Head of School Sean Murphy. It is the tradition to give an award to the student who the faculty believe exemplifies the spirit of St. Andrew’s in mind, body, and spirit. t he award is in memory of Adrienne Grooms, St. Andrew’s first Middle School math teacher.
JULIA GRIM AND SANDDHYA JAYABALAN
In considering the recipient of the Kay Hart Community Service Award this year, it was amazing to see the amount of hours that these students have logged. But it isn’t the numbers that were most impressive, it was the big hearts and help that these students provided to the community. There was not one but two students who deserved the recognition for their big hearts and hard work this year. Service is obviously part of their lives and this will continue to be true for the very thoughtful Julia Grim and Sanddhya Jayabalan. Sanddhya and Julia’s thoughtfulness has been astounding. In the 255 hours of service that Sanddhya performed during her time at the Middle School, the care and thought that she put into
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every task that she did was inspiring. Julia’s giving was a steady force as she logged 204 service hours over the last two years. Congratulations to these impressive young ladies!
website, set up a fundraising walk, and an advisory competition to raise awareness for Mitochondrial Disease that raised almost $5000.
THE BILL COSTAS AWARD Mahatma Gandhi “Be the Change” Award
LAYNE ALAM
KATIE COWAN This award is intended to recognize exceptional student leadership in community service. It is awarded to someone who actively strives to “be the change they wish to see in the world.” This year’s recipient saw a disease that affected her close friend’s family, and she took this cause to heart by creating her own multilayered community service event from the ground up. She worked with a fantastic team of student volunteers, and a national non-profit organization to build a
Layne with Head of Middle School Alice Nezzer and Head of School Sean Murphy. this award was established to honor that student who demonstrates an outstanding work ethic and good cheer throughout the school year. The award was named in memory of longtime math teacher Bill Costas.
Four athletes were awarded with the “2014 Athletes of the Year Award” from the Class of 2018, presented by Middle School Athletic Director Chris Williams.
MARY ALEX FRISHMAN
HANNA JUDYCKI
COATY OSTENDORF
JOHN SCHNEIDER
This athlete was a member of the volley ball, cross-country, and track teams. One coach said, “Her leadership ability, work ethic, team spirit and all around attitude has been a real pleasure to observe.” She played the setter position on the volleyball team and was a great decision maker in late game situations. With little preparation she was often one of the top finishers in the cross country meets. She participated in five events at the AIPL track meet. She is now the owner of the school’s and AIPL’s triple jump record. The sky is the limit for this young lady.
Here’s what coaches had to say about this athlete: ”She came to work each and every day to improve her game.” “She was a leader on our basketball team, not so much with her words but with her effort and actions.” “She was always early to practice and usually stayed late.” She learned a new position on the softball team and ended up being pretty good at it. She received the coaches’ choice award for basketball and outstanding offensive player for softball. She has a promising future ahead of her.
This athlete played tennis, basketball, and field hockey. All of her coaches said she had such a positive attitude and was supportive of her teammates. She was quick to pick up new concepts from her coaches and put them into play in her games. She was a member of a basketball team that went undefeated on the season and won the AIPL championship. She won 1st place in the advanced division at the AIPL tennis tournament. The future is very bright for this young lady.
This athlete was on the football, basketball, lacrosse, and track teams. It’s not often that someone receives the most outstanding player for each sport, but this is the case for this athlete. He was willing to carry his team on his back in order to do whatever was necessary to win. He was coachable… he was a natural leader, he was vocal and was a good teammate. These traits are what most, if not all, coaches are looking for.
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breakthrough experience
Life-Changing Learning which is a leading contributor to the achievement gap in schools. The Summer Program teachers are a diverse group of exceptional high school and college students who serve as AmeriCorps members. With a one-to-six teacher-to-student ratio, Breakthrough’s model helps younger students overcome their academic challenges and gain confidence, while the older students discover their potential as educators and leaders.
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of 2014, St. Andrew’s expanded its 10-year partnership with Breakthrough Austin and hosted 60 low-income students at the Middle School for Breakthrough’s academic Summer Program. Taught by exceptional college and high school students and coordinated by St. Andrew’s Breakthrough Austin Coordinator Steven Garcia (’02) and Program Coordinator Caroline Pinkston (’04), Breakthrough’s summer programming provided an opportunity for these students to maintain their studies and receive additional support as they look to become first-generation college students. St. Andrew’s has been working with Breakthrough Austin since 2003, recruiting students for the Upper School and partnering with them for Breakthrough Saturday mentoring workshops. When St. Andrew’s was approached to host the Middle School
Summer program, the answer was an enthusiastic “yes” to broaden the relationship between both organizations.
Breakthrough Austin was founded in 2001 to provide support for lowincome students who are statistically disadvantaged in their ability to attend college without significant intervention. Breakthrough Austin was founded to help support these students in their quest for a college education, and every year Breakthrough admits a new class of low-income students from campuses that feed into some of Austin’s lowest-performing high schools.
“Breakthrough is thrilled by our expanded partnership with Nearly all Breakthrough students will St. Andrew’s Episcopal School,” be first-generation college graduates. said Breakthrough Austin Executive In addition to year-round case Director Michael Griffith. “Thanks to management and the warm personalized, long-term welcome and “ …we all come to see ourselves as part of the same community… educational support, thoughtful working towards the same goals…” Breakthrough Austin also planning of many St. Andrew’s staff members, our students have experienced a life-changing summer of learning and fun on a beautiful campus. We couldn’t have asked for a better start on the path to college graduation for our students.” Breakthrough and St. Andrew’s summer partnership will continue to expand over three years, serving 60 students in 2014, 120 students in 2015, and 180 students in 2016. The Breakthrough Summer Program helps combat summer learning loss,
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provides academically rigorous programming for three to four summers, further improving their education.
A GroWing PartnersHiP Breakthrough Austin originally provided St. Andrew’s Admissions officers with an opportunity to meet families who were committed to education and focused on a pathway to college, which fit perfectly with the St. Andrew’s vision for its students. To date, St. Andrew’s has enrolled over 10 students from Breakthrough Austin.
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AboUt BreaKtHroUgH Breakthrough Austin is a college preparation program for lowincome students. Breakthrough currently serves more than 900 students in grades 6 through college, all of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. The program is growing rapidly, with 220 new students joining the program annually. Breakthrough will serve approximately 2,000 students by 2020.
The partnership and collaboration grew further when St. Andrew’s began hosting the Breakthrough Saturday program, where students participate in project-based academic activities and community service while learning valuable skills. Last year, 115 St. Andrew’s students volunteered to mentor Breakthrough students at the Saturday program at the Upper School. “Breakthrough Saturdays provide an incredible opportunity for twoway learning,” said Program Director Carolina Pinkston. “Breakthrough students get a lot out of this program. They get to spend time forming relationships with college-bound students from St. Andrew’s, they get to experience the culture of a really high-achieving high school, and to practice reading, writing, and presentation skills. And the St. Andrew’s kids learn just as much or more from the experience. They learn about themselves as leaders and as teachers, they form close relationships with Breakthrough students, learn how talented and inspiring those students are, and broaden their perspective on the Austin community. And we all come to see ourselves as part of the same community through these
Saturdays, working towards the same goals—that’s probably the most important part.” “Our partnership with Breakthrough Austin is a perfect opportunity to extend our mission, to share our resources, and to serve the greater community of Austin,” said Head of School Sean Murphy. “Breakthrough recruits eager, motivated, and committed young students, and it gives some of our older St. Andrew’s students the opportunity to teach them. We share a vision of learning, leadership, and community, and we are looking forward to a long and fruitful relationship with them.” For more than a decade, St. Andrew’s and Breakthrough Austin have benefited from a strong relationship with committed students, teachers, and volunteers. The mission of both organizations is beautifully synchronized: to properly support and educate high-achieving students so they can thrive in college and beyond.
Nationally, Breakthrough Collaborative has served over 40,000 students and teachers in 27 cities. With more than 35 years of successful experience paving the path to four-year colleges for underserved students; increasing quality, quantity, and diversity of the teaching pipeline; and developing career educators as instructional leaders, Breakthrough’s efficacy has been confirmed by Stanford University and the American
Institutes of Research’s independent, quantitative, quasiexperimental, longitudinal study of student outcomes; pre- and post-summer session student assessments; and retrospective study of Breakthrough teachers. To learn more about Breakthrough, visit BreakthroughAustin.org.
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Junior Experiences: Junior experience
The summer following either their sophomore or junior year, St. Andrew’s
students are required to spend at least two weeks away from their home on a
team-oriented trip. This “Junior Experience” challenges students to adapt quickly and engage thoughtfully with a new culture in order to hone their leadership skills and broaden their world perspective. Students work on local improvement projects to serve the community, and embark on excursions to cultivate deeper cultural awareness. Their understanding of what it means to be a citizen of the world inevitably evolves over the course of the trip, and is captured in their daily journals. Whether they’ve ventured a few miles to a Native American reservation, or many miles to a Chinese village, students return inspired and empowered to bring about change in their lives. Foreign languages flowed and engineering feats abounded on the Spring/Summer 2014 trips, which spanned the Americas, Asia, and Europe. In addition to the school-sponsored trips, students travelled to China, Tanzania, India, Kenya, Hawaii, Colorado, Thailand, Costa Rica, Peru, and East Africa.
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Former Director of Diversity Nathan Michaud, English teacher Jennifer Tollefson, and Director of College Counseling Elizabeth Guice led students to India to do service work with the Global Volunteers organization. The group spent two weeks in Chennai painting walls at the Southeast Asian Mission children’s home, working at the Assisi Illam daycare center, and teaching children at Christ King School. On the weekends, the group ventured out and explored various parts of the city 18 • St. Andrew’s Episcopal School • www.sasaustin.org
together. After visiting the local market, one student remarked that “[It] was a kind of epiphany that I was going to have to adjust to the culture instead of following my natural instincts.” After two weeks of hard work in a busy city, the group travelled to Mahabalipuram for a change of pace. Practicing yoga, meditating, and visiting temples provided the opportunity to experience another side of Indian life and culture. Reflecting on all their experiences in India, one student wrote: “I may not understand the world but this trip has helped me find my place in it. I’m overwhelmed with the amount of people on the planet, but I do not feel insignificant. The work we did taught me that I may be one in a sea of billions, and the change I make may be small, but the fact that I could make a change speaks louder.”
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interactions with the community. They also created the foundation for a school water faucet. After a week of hard work, the group travelled to Playa Gigante where they took surfing
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History teachers Richard Kriese and Courtney Itson, and Spanish teachers Kelly Edwards and Emily Meador travelled with students on a trip to Central Nicaragua where students built schools and taught classes for local children, all while brushing up on their Spanish language skills and learning about local culture. Students spent a few days learning about the social and economic issues affecting life in rural Central America before travelling to a work site in the rural village of Rio Lindo. One student said, “In Rio Lindo, all of the people were well fed, in great shape, happy, had homes, and clothes. I didn’t think of these people as poor despite their lack of money. It really did change my perspective on poor versus unhappy.” Students taught art, music, and physical education, and improved their own Spanish skills through classes and
Greece lessons and had the chance to experience another side of Nicaragua. As they were leaving, one student said, “Looking out the window of the plane, I realize how beautiful a place this is and makes me think this could be my last time ever seeing something so beautiful. Or, that this is only the beginning of beauty in my life.”
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Art teacher Chris McCoy, History teacher Lihn Tran, and Math teacher Nhaila Hendrickse led students on a trip to Arles, Pont Aven, and Paris, for an immersive art experience. Mornings in Arles were spent visiting Van Gogh’s favorite spots, local markets, the Musée Reattu, Musée d’Arles Antique, and the Abbaye Sainte-Marie. Students spent the remainder of their days drawing, painting, and photographing their surroundings. In Pont
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Aven they admired the architecture, visited sites that inspired
Paris where they visited the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre,
the work of Gaugin, and created their own artwork of the
and the Grand Palais. Students also had the chance to visit
village and its surroundings. Outings to shops and markets
the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and enjoy a boat trip down the
provided students ample opportunities to practice their French
Seine. All of the art created on this trip will be displayed on
language skills too. For the final leg of their trip, the group
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China Nepal Dean of Students Jenny Kroncke and Physics teacher Richard Wright accompanied students to Katmandu, where they visited monasteries, temples, and had their first exposure to Nepali culture and food. Their work site was a small village named Kaku, made up of a mostly indigenous Nepali population. Students lived with Nepali families, helped build a new school, and taught the village children. The construction work was difficult, but as one student wrote, “Today we finished piling the dirt for the foundation which felt really good. Even though the work was hard it was good work and very rewarding.” The group also got a rare glimpse at the local traditions and customs associated with a wedding and a funeral. After two weeks of hard work, the group trekked up the Cultural Trails, and hiked along Sir Edmund Hilary’s path. Reflecting on the experience, one student said: “These people have enriched my life beyond compare and have given me more than I could ever have asked for. They will stay with me for the rest of my life with the memories we now both have and the experiences we shared. I love them like a family and I will never forget them. I am so thankful for all the people who made this trip happen. It has truly changed my life.”
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NinE StUDEntS chaperoned by Chinese teachers Tan-wen Ivy Hou and Mei-fen Chang embarked on a three-week journey to Beijing and Shanghai this summer. This trip was part of St. Andrew’s exchange program with one of the best high schools in China: Beijing High School Number Four. Students took intensive cultural and language classes, learning about Tai-chi, Kung-fu, tea ceremony, traditional musical instruments, and Beijing opera. On a trip to a nearby village, students had the chance to taste raw wheat, pick cucumber, grind soy milk, and make dumplings. Several students also learned how to make rice dumplings with their host families during the Dragon Boat Festival. One of the most popular activities was sliding down from the Great Wall on a toboggan. One of the key components of this trip is for students to stay with their host families to experience the Chinese culture first hand. Some students were very curious about the tight security when they visited Tiananmen Square. Jake Johnson’s journal entry explains, “After classes we went to the Forbidden City. By coincidence today is the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989. As a result, there were a lot more people there than usual and the security was much [heavier]. There were military all over the place, and just to get in to the square they needed to check any foreigner’s passport.” Overall, this was an eye-opening experience for students. Vipul TeLang was a teacher’s favorite because he took lots of notes. Megan Lanctot jumped in to all the new experiences with no hesitation. Abby Schell saved the day with her snacks on the bullet train back from Shanghai to Beijing. Landis Hoover would like to come back next year and bring a better camera. Maria Alzaga enjoyed wearing traditional Chinese costume. Everyone was asked numerous times to take pictures with strangers. So, if you want to feel like a superstar, come with us to China next year!
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StUDEntS led by Academic Dean Tim McGhee, Drama teacher Jason Kruger, and Assistant Trip Leader Jessica Scott ventured to rural New Mexico to work with the YouthBuild organization. Students lived and worked in the Tohatchi area, a community of predominantly Navajo Native Americans. Jessica Scott said one of the most interesting aspects of the experience was seeing how “the traditional way of doing things overlapped with modern methods.” During the first week, students spent their days renovating a house: replacing siding, building porches, constructing a handicap ramp, and painting. The second week was spent teaching summer classes at the elementary school.The group also received a great deal of Navajo language training to better communicate in the classroom and community. Each night the group attended a cultural presentation, with topics including the Navajo coming-of-age tradition, healing practices, and current events within the tribe. Students were even taught to how to make fry bread, and were so inspired
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New Me x i co, U SA by their lesson that they bought all the ingredients to make it themselves! The group also visited Durango, CO., to learn more about local tribal government, attend a rodeo, and hike in Canyon de Chelly. One student reflected that, “Having the ability to travel to the reservation is such a great experience. It is only a state away yet so different. The people here are so caring and welcoming and everyone is like one big family.”
that they had been working so hard to develop all year in the classroom.
International travel is not limited to the Junior Experience for our students. This past summer 16 Middle School students and three faculty chaperones had the opportunity to participate in a two-week Spanish immersion experience in Turrialba, Costa Rica. The students lived in pairs with Costa Rican host families and attended small, intensive Spanish grammar and conversation classes in the mornings each weekday. This immersion setting was a great opportunity for the students to put into practice in a real-life setting the skills
In the afternoons, students participated in a variety of cultural and ecotourism activities including cooking classes, dance classes, river rafting, hiking, zip lining, rappelling down waterfalls, and tours of a coffee plantation, a dairy, and a national archeological historic site. Students also spent two afternoons doing volunteer work at a senior home. On the weekends the group traveled to other areas of Costa Rica, including the Arenal volcano and Tortuguero National Park. “The authentic setting in which to practice and hone their language skills combined with the opportunity to experience a culture and an environment very different from their own created a powerful experiential learning opportunity, as well as just being a whole lot of fun,” commented Rebecca Jobe, Middle School Spanish teacher and one of the trip chaperones.
Whether traveling abroad or staying closer to home, St. Andrew’s Junior Experience veterans come away with a changed perspective of their place in the world. Through the rigors and challenges of this program, students show humility and compassion, hone
leadership skills, build confidence, and forge new friendships. St. Andrew’s believes these experiences will serve as vital stepping stones for each student’s future. For questions about the Junior Experience, contact Laura Milton at lmilton@sasaustin.org. St. Andrew’s Episcopal School • www.sasaustin.org • 21
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With great pleasure and purpose, the Board of Trustees of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School presented this Strategic Plan in Spring 2013. Building upon the history of growth and vision that has led St. Andrew’s to its current position of distinction, this plan focuses on several important priorities to amplify excellence, strength, and sustainability in the next five years. During the planning process, the Board sought input through surveys and conversations with faculty, administrators, trustees, consultants, parents, and students. These various voices informed the plan, which articulates a shared vision and will serve to guide St. Andrew’s toward a bright future. In the coming months and years, the Administration, Staff, and the Board of Trustees will refine the broad ideas into implementation plans, helping the School continue on its steady path toward greater strength and promise.
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Review, Evaluate, and Enhance Programmatic Initiatives
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For over 60 years, a St. Andrew’s education has begun in first grade. However, because educational models have evolved and other Austin schools emphasize a kindergarten curriculum, St. Andrew’s will consider the addition of a kindergarten to its
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on for St. Andrew’s current Grade 1–12 structure. The addition of a kindergarten would provide a unique opportunity to offer a full Lower School Program. It would make St. Andrew’s more attractive to prospective incoming families and keep St. Andrew’s competitive in a changing independent school market in the Austin area. St. Andrew’s has always had a curriculum full of innovation and challenge. The leadership of the school will complement the rigor of our enhanced academic environment with programs to facilitate student success.
St. Andrew’s also will consider the enhancement of our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum. Integrated study in these areas enhances student performance in all courses and encourages creative thinking and problem-solving. The SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) Program at St. Andrew’s is an integral part of how the school reflects its Episcopal Identity. The school should continue to develop the SEL Program.
GoaL TWo Enhance Faculty Development and Support BacKgroUnd Simply stated, the faculty and administration are the lifeblood of the school. St. Andrew’s has become a crown jewel in the network of Episcopal schools primarily because of the extraordinary efforts of the teachers and staff. It is critically important that St. Andrew’s take all steps necessary to continue to recruit, attract, and retain the best teachers and staff.
Teachers have been embracing and implementing project-based learning at St. Andrew’s for years, and are enthused with the prospect of amplifying this aspect of our thoughtful curriculum.
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Review, Evaluate, and Enhance Programmatic Initiatives
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Enhance Faculty Development and Support
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Refine Our Ongoing Commitment to Increasing Diversity Throughout the Student Body, Faculty, Administration, and Board of Trustees
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Reimagine Our Use of Technology
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Capitalize on the Opportunities Available to St. Andrew’s Through Our Recent Land Acquisition, and Continue to Make Innovative, Effective Use of Our Current Facilities
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Ensure Long-Term Financial Stability
The Strategic Plan identifies two tangible ways to achieve this goal. First, St. Andrew’s must enhance its professional development budget, so that faculty members can continue to be creative, inspired, and grow professionally.
in an evolving community and better reflect that community. St. Andrew’s must continue to devote additional resources to this goal on an ongoing basis, in recognition that the pursuit of diversity is not a destination but a continuing process.
Second, St. Andrew’s remains committed to honoring its employees for their devoted service through competitive salaries and benefits.
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Goal Three
Background
Refine Our Ongoing Commitment to Increasing Diversity Throughout the Student Body, Faculty, Administration, and Board of Trustees Background One of the foundations of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Identity is a commitment to diversity within the school community. St. Andrew’s Diversity Statement of Purpose reads: Diversity at St. Andrew’s is grounded in our identity as a family-based community, a faithbased community, and a learning community. We understand that our strength and resilience as a three-fold community stem from our commitment to: honor each individual’s unique perspective; respect the dignity of every human being as a child of God; and develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to engage with and respond to the needs of an evolving world. Therefore, St. Andrew’s has historically placed a high priority on holding diversity as a core value of its educational and religious missions. As Austin and the surrounding community become larger and more diverse, it is incumbent upon St. Andrew’s to redouble its diversity efforts on all levels in order to thrive
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Reimagine Our Use of Technology Effectively optimizing the use of technology is a significant challenge facing current and future educators. Our curriculum dedicated to technology needs to keep up with advances in technology and its pedagogical applications. This not only applies to courses about technology itself (such as computer science), but also the application of technology to all courses offered at St. Andrew’s, and how technology can improve instruction and learning outcomes. In this digital age, St. Andrew’s will utilize technology to improve communications between its constituents. St. Andrew’s will improve the appearance, content, and applications of its website. The website should be made an even more effective educational management tool for current parents, students, faculty, and staff, allowing for ease of internal electronic communications between these groups inside the website structure. Additionally, prospective families rely on our website to discover the unique opportunities available to them at our school.
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Goal Five Capitalize on the Opportunities Available to St. Andrew’s Through Our Recent Land Acquisition, and Continue to Make Innovative, Effective Use of Our Current Facilities Background St. Andrew’s is blessed with abundant land and capital resources. The recently purchased Miller Tract adjacent to the Upper School property, at 92 acres, is an extraordinary resource for St. Andrew’s. The school must properly plan for its effective utilization. Therefore, St. Andrew’s should embark on a master planning process for both campuses that prioritizes land use and future capital projects and expenditures. One area of emphasis in the master plan will be sustainability. With the Miller Tract, St. Andrew’s has the opportunity to place a high priority on caring for the environment in any new development. This priority should extend through the rest of the Upper School campus as well as the 31st Street campus, including advanced sustainability measures and opportunities for students to participate in environmental studies.
St. Andrew’s also should enhance its stewardship of its current facilities, and consider additional personnel to adequately care for our physical plant. The safety of our students is always a high priority. The school will examine the hiring of additional security personnel, and review and implement as appropriate the findings of periodic security reviews.
Goal Six Ensure Long-Term Financial Stability Background In order to accomplish any of the goals set out in this strategic plan, the school must remain financially strong. St. Andrew’s has done excellent work maintaining financial stability. It has achieved a balanced budget annually, significantly increased its endowment, and successfully raised funds for capital projects such as the Dell Fine Arts Center and the McGill Chapel. The purchase of the Miller Tract was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to obtain space adjacent to the Upper School campus, and fundraising for this purchase continues as a priority.
St. Andrew’s will continue to strengthen its financial health by paying a greater percentage of its annual budget from hard revenues such as tuition and fees, and endeavoring to expend resources wisely. St. Andrew’s endowment has increased significantly, but falls far short of peer school benchmarks. A larger endowment would guarantee the future stability of the school, and its revenue growth would also help to augment available funds to pay for additional enhancements. These items would include the improvement of academic programs and diversity initiatives, and the recruitment and retention of faculty and administrative talent. The school will aspire to increase the endowment even further. In addition to contributing money for the endowment and for capital projects, the St. Andrew’s community has the significant responsibility of providing funds for the Annual Fund and the Financial Aid Fund. In the path of natural growth, St. Andrew’s will ensure sufficient resources for the development and business offices to achieve annual and long-term financial goals.
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Servant news
Welcome
Mark Benthall
2nd Grade Teacher Mark is the new second-
to the Faculty and Staff Class of 2014!
Presh Ashe St. Andrew’s recruited new faculty and staff from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. As you read these brief bios, consider that among this group are: 14 master’s degrees 4 careers abroad 2 “Teacher of the Year” winners 2 St. Andrew’s alumnae 1 All-Ivy League athlete 1 Ph.D. candidate in Educational Change & Policy 1 Ph.D. in Classics 1 Harvard M.B.A. 1 returning teacher 1 radio host They have years of experience in classrooms across the U.S. (and around the world), and have excelled in their fields through vigorous academic studies and professional development. We look forward to learning more about them this year.
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Special Events Coordinator Presh joins St. Andrew’s as the part-time Special Events Coordinator. Previously she was the Special Events Coordinator at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy in Austin, and before that she was the Director of Special Events and Special Projects at Montgomery Bell Academy, an independent all-boys school (Grades 7–12) in Nashville. Prior to that, Presh was the Marketing Director and Marketing & Recruiting Coordinator for 9 years at Miller & Martin PLLC, a law firm in Nashville. A native Tennessean, Presh holds a B.A. in French from University of the South (“Sewanee”).
grade teacher in St. Andrew’s Lower School. Prior to joining St. Andrew’s, he taught fifth grade for 27 years in Lake Travis ISD, and was the Team Leader and U.I.L. Director for LTISD. He was the 2012 recipient of Time Warner’s STEM Champion Award for Exemplary Educator; a District Teacher of the Year; and Teacher of the Year at Lakeway Elementary. He holds a B.S. from the University of Houston.
Mike Dolan
Upper School Physics & Economics Teacher Mike has recently worked on education technology, and has a long history working for Toshiba, Emerson, and Chrysler. Mike holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan, and an M.B.A. from Harvard. He and wife Malia LeMond (’79) (Upper School Spanish teacher) are parents of Sophie Dolan (’16).
New faculty and staff
Jessica BoWen 3rd Grade Teacher
Jessica brings nine years of teaching experience and has most recently taught at The Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of Brown University with an M.S. in Education from Bank Street College of Education, Jessica also taught at ACS Cobham International School in the United Kingdom; Colegio Nueva Granada in Bogota, Colombia; and The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine in New York.
LizzY Garcia (’08) Early Childhood Teacher Aide
Lizzy, a 12-year “lifer” and alumna of St. Andrew’s, was previously a teaching assistant at All Saints Episcopal Day School. She holds a B.A. in Early Childhood Education from St. Edward’s University in Austin. Lizzie says, “I wanted to come back to SAS because it’s my second home. I truly love this community and everyone who’s part of it.”
KendaLL Evans Director of Diversity
Kama BrUce
Head of Lower School Kama has 15 years of experience as an educator and administrator, winning AISD’s Teacher of the Year award before joining St. Andrew’s as a fifth-grade teacher in 2004. After four years in the Lower School, Kama was selected for the Middle School Dean of Students position, and was appointed Head of Lower School in July 2014. Kama has bachelor’s degrees in Germanic Studies and Applied Learning and Development from University of Texas—Austin; an M.Ed. (Curriculum and Instruction) from University of Texas— Austin; and is currently a Ph.D. candidate studying Educational Change and Policy in the School of Education at University of Texas—Austin.
Kendall previously served as the Director of Athletics at Woodlawn School in Davidson, NC. He attended medical school at Wake Forest University for a year, before accepting a fellowship with the National Institutes of Health in Washington D.C., where he worked on a research project involving liposomeencapsulated hemoglobin. After his internship, he realized he preferred sharing knowledge rather than practicing medicine, so he decided to pursue teaching. He and his wife have two daughters, Grace (’19) and Camryn (’21), and a family dog named Skip. Kendall holds a B.S. from The College of William & Mary.
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Upper School Math, Athletic Assistant/ Girls Basketball Coach Madeline comes to us from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA. She was the Girls Basketball Head Coach there for the past three years, as well as an Algebra I teacher, Dormitory Head, Learning Specialist, and Assistant Softball Coach. Madeline is a graduate of Yale, where she was a fouryear starter on the women’s basketball team. She was also an All-Ivy League selection in 2010-2011. In high school, Madeline was a three-sport varsity athlete in volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse at Hamden Hall Country Day School in Hamden, CT. She also served as a captain of the volleyball and basketball teams, and was named Female Athlete of the Year.
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New faculty and staff
BLas Pena
Technology Specialist
PrisciLLa LUnd Geoff Harrison 6th Grade Math Girls Varsity Soccer
Geoff has 19 years of teaching experience. He joins us from Rumson Country Day School in NJ, where he was a Math instructor and Head of the Mathematics Department. He teaches Math, and will also serve as the Upper School’s Girls Varsity Soccer coach, and the Lower School’s Flag Football coach.
Director of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid Priscilla joins us from Capitol Hill Day School in Washington, D.C. overseeing our Grades 1–12 Admissions Program. She previously held Admissions positions at Washington International School, The American School in Switzerland (TASIS), and the National Cathedral School. Priscilla also has over five years’ experience as a Spanish teacher: she holds a B.A. in Spanish from Hartwick College, and an M.A. in Spanish Literature from Boston College.
Tim Moore
Middle School Dean of Students Tim previously served as the Dean of 7th and 8th Grade, Boys Tennis coach, and History teacher at Randolph School in Huntsville, AL. He holds a B.A. from George Washington University and an M.A. in Private School Leadership from University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Tim is an alumnus of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School.
BrooKe Robertson
Matt LiPstein
Communications Manager
Director of Technology Matt manages St. Andrew’s IT and EdTech Departments for grades 1–12. He has served as St. Gabriel Catholic School’s IT Director, and the Associate Director of Technology at The Spence School in New York. Married to an elementary school teacher and the proud parent of two young children, Matt also hosts a weekend radio show: “Free Samples” on KOOP-FM as DJ Lippy. He holds a B.S. from University of Delaware.
Blas has brought his IT experience to schools and businesses in Houston and San Francisco. He grew up in Laredo, TX and went to school at Houston Community College to study Audio Engineering. After graduating, he worked in Silicon Valley for Groupon as a help desk technician. His hobbies include music production, building his own recording studio, playing piano, composing music, and getting involved in anything related to the arts.
LaUra MiLton (’04) Upper School Junior Experience/Community Service Coordinator
Grace Ortman
Laura is a St. Andrew’s alumna, and has been working in our Middle School since 2008 as the Community Service Coordinator. Now, she transitions to the Upper School to manage programs like Junior Experience, Learning Programs International, Assist, and SYA. Laura holds a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University.
Grace is a graduate of Occidental College, and holds an M.F.A. from University of Montana and a Master’s of Theological Studies from Harvard. She joins us from St. Johnsburg Academy in VT, where she was an english and Humanities teacher.
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6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Brooke has 10 years’ experience creating print and digital products for the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, and the U.S. Navy Memorial. She grew up in Baltimore, MD where she attended Bryn Mawr, an independent, all-girls school. Brooke is an avid reader and linguist (Russian, French). She holds a B.A. in English Literature from University of Maryland, and an M.A. in Global Communications from American University of Paris.
New faculty and staff
Perrin Shelton Roberta Russo
Lower School Administrative Assistant Roberta joins St. Andrew’s from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Prior to that, she served as Executive Assistant/Office Manager at Stanbridge Academy in San Mateo, CA. Roberta has a B.F.A. in Art Education from the University of Massachusetts—Amherst. She loves cooking, gardening, and hiking.
Learning Specialist (Grades 5–8)
Kate Wright
Perrin is not new to St. Andrew’s and we’re glad to have her back! She began as a Humanities teacher at the Upper School in 2003 before moving with her family to Australia. Now back in Austin, Perrin will support Grades 5–8 as the Learning Specialist. Before coming to St. Andrew’s, Perrin was the English Department Chair and teacher at Episcopal High School in Houston, TX. She holds a B.A. from Vanderbilt and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Texas—El Paso.
Kate Wright has been part of the St. Andrew’s family for several years as a long-term substitute teacher in the Lower School and as a parent of three students. She received her B.S. in Elementary Education from West Virginia University and most recently served as the Interim Head at St. George’s Episcopal School.
3rd Grade Teacher
Jennifer Tracey Upper School Math Teacher
Jennifer has taught at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy, Del Valle High School, and Austin Community College. She holds a B.S. in Math from Texas State, and an M.A. in Math Education from University of Central Arkansas.
Milton Zoth Jasmin Vara (’09) Lower/Middle School Admissions Officer
Luis Salas
Upper School Latin Teacher Luis previously taught at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy. He holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College, an M.A. in Classics from Rutgers; an M.A. in Philosophy from University of Texas—Austin; and a Ph.D. in Classics from University of Texas—Austin.
Kate Torres
Art Teacher (Grades 5–8) Kate spent the past 11 years teaching Elementary Art at The Dalton School, and prior to that taught at Harbor Arts and Science Charter School and P.S. 64 Manhattan School in New York. She has a B.F.A. in Studio Art/Art History from School of the Art Institute in Chicago, IL and an M.A. in Art Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Jasmin is a St. Andrew’s alumna and holds a B.A. in Psychology from Middlebury College. She served as the Assistant Director and Leadership Institute Teacher at Breakthrough Austin, and spent her college years as a volunteer and board member at Juntos Migrant Justice in Middlebury, VT.
Dell Fine Arts Center Facilities Manager Milton will coordinate programming, scheduling, and maintenance of the Dell Fine Arts Center complex. He was previously the Artistic Director at the St. Louis Actors’ Studio; Director of Theatre at Kirkwood High School; and Director of Theatre at Mary Institute Saint Louis Country Day School. He holds a B.A. from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and an M.F.A. in Directing from Webster Conservatory of Theatre Arts in St. Louis, MO.
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New faculty and staff
Upper School Parker Douglass
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
St. Andrew’s is also excited to welcome new coaches to the fields, courts, tracks, and trails this year. Our coaches have excelled as athletes in high schools and colleges across the country, and have successfully coached other teams before arriving at St. Andrew’s.
Parker currently owns a consumer product distribution company in Austin, TX. He attended Casady School in Oklahoma City, which is a member of the SPC. He played college football at Westminster College in Fulton, MO. Parker will be a first-year Assistant Coach with the St. Andrew’s Varsity Football team, focusing a majority of his time on coaching the Wide Receivers group.
Cody Fithian
JV Volleyball Coach Cody practices architecture in Austin. He was a five-year starter/captain on the University of Texas Men’s Club Volleyball team, and coached at Texas Fury Volleyball for two years. He will coach at Texas Eclipse Volleyball in the spring.
Our coaching staff includes an All-Ivy League athlete, a fouryear University of Texas—Austin athlete, and a former Seattle Mariner.
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Katie Hirsch
Greg Moviel
In high school, Katie was a four-year starter, a team captain, and All-State selection for two years. Her team won the state championship all four years of her high school career. Katie played volleyball at Dartmouth, where she was the captain and team MVP in 2006 and 2007. She was also named All-Ivy League in 2007 and was honorable mention in 2005 and 2006. In 2009, Katie returned to Dartmouth where she coached volleyball for three years. Katie went to St. Andrew’s for grades 7–8.
Greg will support both Middle and Upper School Football teams, focusing primarily as an offensive and defensive line coach. Greg played football, basketball, and baseball in high school at St. Ignatius in Cleveland, OH. He went on to play baseball at Vanderbilt University, where he was a pitcher. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners and played for them from 2006 to 2009. He most recently coached football, basketball, and baseball at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA.
Zack Kweder
Taylor Nutterfield
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach Zack comes from a sand volleyball background, where he has seen great success competing across the country in AVP, NVL, EVP and TVT events. Zack has also coached club volleyball for two years.
MS and US Assistant Football Coach
JV2 Volleyball Coach
Taylor is currently competing in national and regional beach volleyball tours such as the NVL, the TVT, and many other USAV-sanctioned events. Taylor was a member of the Texas State club volleyball team, and also worked as the coach of the Bobcats’ club team for one season.
New faculty and staff
middle School
lower School
John McNamara (’09)
Nick Mouch
While at St. Andrew’s, John ran track and cross-country all four years. He went on to run track and cross-country at University of Texas—Austin for four years. We are excited to have such a successful alumnus back on our trails with the next generation of athletes.
Nick played football at Highland Park high school in Dallas, and went on to play one season at Iowa State University. He currently attends St. Edward’s University.
MS Cross Country Coach
Hannah Morrow
MS Field Hockey Coach Hannah played field hockey and graduated from Fort Worth Trinity Valley School. She is currently a sophomore at the University of Texas—Austin.
MS Assistant Football Coach
Chris Olds
1A Volleyball Coach Chris played college basketball at Hope College, and now coaches volleyball at Club Jolleyville.
Nichole Adams
John Gordon
Nichole is coaching her eighth season at St. Andrew’s. Having coached at the Upper School, she is now working with Lower and Middle School teams. She played volleyball at Hays High School and Texas State, and now coaches track and enjoys playing in volleyball leagues. She is part of the Physical Education Department at St. Andrew’s, teaching students in grades 1–6.
John Gordon is returning to coach for his third season. He last coached in 2002 and is currently the Technology Manager here at St. Andrew’s. In addition to rooting for Texas teams, he also enjoys fantasy football. We are glad to have him back on board!
Garrick Gonzales Garrick was born and raised in Bolingbrook, IL. He graduated from Sharyland High School in Mission, TX, where he played two years on the Varsity basketball team. He earned a B.S. in Education from the University of Texas—Austin, focusing on Health Promotion and Fitness with a Coaching specialization. Garrick went on to coach St. Andrew’s 7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball; St. Gabriel’s MS Boys Basketball; and St. Stephen’s JV2 Boys Basketball. He also interned at “Train 4 The Game” in 2011. Garrick is presently pursuing a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and serving as the Austin Wildcats Boys Coordinator and Head Coach.
Jim Ledet Jim is a parent of two boys here at St. Andrew’s: they are currently fifth- and seventhgraders. While this will be Jim’s first coaching experience at St. Andrew’s, he has been coaching flag football for many seasons and has developed a great reputation among his peers. He enjoys his LSU Tigers and watching his boys play sports.
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ScholarNEWS MIddLe ScHooL
MS ScIence OLYmPIad Team TaKes Second PLace In Its FIrst Year CongratULatIons to oUr 2014 PresIdentIaL ScHoLar CandIdates! • Nate Eakman • Catherine Moore • Muhammad Umair
Newly formed in the fall of 2013, St. Andrew’s Middle School Science Olympiad team earned second place at the Harmony School of Innovation tournament held on January 31 in Fort Worth. The dedicated group of 10
sixth-graders, two seventh-graders, and two eight-graders fielded a B Division team, competing in 21 different science and engineering events and winning awards in 10 of the categories.
UPPer ScHooL CongratULatIons to oUr 2014 NatIonaL MerIt FInaLIsts! • Austin Burns • Frankie Chen • Nate Eakman • Kate Gibson • Olivia Hindera • Mariah Sager • Jaron Shrock • Kassidy Woytek
St. AndreW’s Hosts NIne StUdents From BeIjIng Coordinator of Chinese Studies Tan-wen Ivy Hou arranged for students from Beijing High School Number Four to immerse themselves into the St. Andrew’s Upper School culture for three weeks. Nine Chinese students participated in 45 different St. Andrew’s classes (taught by
20 different teachers). In June, nine St. Andrew’s students embarked on their Junior Experience trips by spending three weeks participating in classes and life at Beijing High School Number Four in China. Turn to page 20 to read more about their Junior Experience there.
SavIng EnergY RULes In Green CUP ComPetItIon St. Andrew’s Upper School was just one of two schools representing Texas in the Green Cup Challenge this year. The nationwide competition tasked students to monitor and reduce their school’s energy usage over a four-week period in January. St. Andrew’s students in Environmental Science classes were responsible for monitoring the Upper
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School’s whopping 11 buildings, using digital meters to make estimates and adjustments based on structural variances. The St. Andrew’s team finished in seventh place in the South division, saving 3,473 kilowatt-hours of energy during the competition (a 2.3 percent reduction in energy usage). All final results of the Green Cup Energy Challenge can be viewed online at www.greencupchallenge.net.
Scholar news
Certamen Team Places Second at Nationals During the last week of July, 20 students from St. Andrew’s Upper and Middle Schools participated in the 2014 National Junior Classical League (NJCL) convention held at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Many of our students excelled in their individual academic, artistic, and athletic contests. St. Andrew’s big triumph came as a part of the Advanced Certamen team from Texas, which won second place in the National tournament. The Advanced Certamen team racked up the most cumulative points in the three preliminary rounds to earn the first-place seed for semifinals. After defeating the Georgia and Illinois teams in the semifinal round, the Texas team went on to play the final round against Virginia and defending national champion Massachusetts. Throughout the 20-question round, the Texas and Massachusetts teams alternately held the lead until the last few questions, when Massachusetts managed to pull ahead. The final standings were Massachusetts (125), Texas (95), and
Virginia (50). St. Andrew’s graduates Olivia Hindera (’14) and Nate Eakman
(’14) and rising senior Bryce Deskins made up the St. Andrew’s contingency of the Texas team. Some individual St. Andrew’s students were also recognized for achievement in special contests during a general assembly of the NJCL convention delegates. Mariah Sager won first place in the State Digital Scrapbook contest for her excellent work as Texas State Junior Classical League (TSJCL) Historian. Wesley Wiedenmeier won fourth place in the State Website Contest for his
redesign of the TSJCL website in his official capacity as Webmaster. Katherine Salinas, as Area F Chair for the approaching school year, helped organize the Texas state spirit effort for the general assembly, and the Texas delegation won first place in Spirit for that day! William McKinnerney also served in his official capacity as TSJCL Webmaster, helping to run Texas state fellowship meetings in the evenings with the rest of the TSJCL executive board. Additionally, Noelle Brimble was recognized as Best in Show in the English Oratory contest and was asked to perform her speech again during the Creative Arts awards assembly on the final day of the convention. When not in competition, students enjoyed a Braves baseball game; a float down the Chattahoochee River; visits to the Carlos Museum of Art on the Emory campus, the CNN Studio, the Georgia Aquarium, the Coca-Cola Museum, and the Georgia Tech campus; and a day of thrills at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Upper School Latin Students Recognized at TSJCL Convention Every year at the Texas State Junior Classical League convention, the member schools elect a board of student officers to lead the organization for the following year. This year two St. Andrew’s students served as officers: Mariah Sager as Historian and Wesley Wiedenmeier as Webmaster. At the convention this year, Katherine Salinas was officially sworn in as the new Area F Chair. Katherine will be hosting next year’s Austin-area Latin convention at St. Andrew’s.
One student won an award for having the highest score for his individual contest in any level: Jaron Shrock in Advanced Prose Reading Comprehension. Overall, the Upper School placed sixth in Advanced Division Sweepstakes, making us the highest-ranked SPC school at the event. Additionally, our club was awarded the fourth place prize in the Latin Club of the Year contest. We were also recognized for having the most creative service project because of our work with the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center in Rome.
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ArtsNEWS MIDDLE SCHOOL BeLoved CHaracters ALive in “SeUssicaL” St. Andrew’s friends and families were treated to a fantastic 6th Grade production of the musical Seussical on April 11-13. An ensemble cast of 65 sixth graders, directed by Aimee Zivin and Annie Byrom, performed in the musical, based on the Dr. Seuss books. At each performance a special tribute was made to Dr. Sharon Wilson, St. Andrew’s retiring Lower School Head, who opened every show with a reading of Dr. Seuss’ Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
HaPPY Feet in “AnYtHing Goes” St. Andrew’s seventh- and eighthgraders shared a weekend of beautiful music and lots of laughs at the Middle School musical Anything Goes, performed at the Dell Fine Arts Center. It was a shining example of classic musical theater, complete with lively tap numbers, campy jokes, and unlikely happy endings. Fifty-one students participated in the musical on May 9–10 under the direction of Middle School Theater Director Jason Kruger and Lower/Middle School Choir Director Annie Byrom.
LoWer ScHooL
CLASS OF 2024 HOSTS SCHOOL’S FIRST PUBLISHING PARTY IN SPRING 2014 Second graders worked throughout the school year learning the creative writing process: practicing brainstorming, rough drafts, peer sharing, editing; and finally publishing. The student authors celebrated their completed works on April 30 with a Publishing Party, which involved reading to parents, honored guests, and other classmates. These beautiful hardback published stories ranged in topics from 34 • St. Andrew’s Episcopal School • www.sasaustin.org
tropical adventures, to heroic panda bears, and bow-and-arrow practice. Curious readers can find these books in the 31st Street Campus Rollins Library.
Poetry Corner
ARTS news
The Impeccable Souffle by Sanddhya Jayabalan In memory of Kethan Kumar (2001–2013), my friend who loved French food but never saw Paris. The soufflé embraces the edges of the ramekin, catching the ceramic sides like a spider web spun as each ingredient blends in heated harmony, fluffy flour mixed with melted butter, wisely whisked yolks meeting whole milk, before the eager egg whites impeccably peaked finally fold themselves into a mixture that sends the milky surface soaring, up, up puffing into a savory balloon, dodging dangers that lesser cooks may fear, but not chefs like James Beard or Julia Child who know the only thing that makes a soufflé fall is if it knows you’re afraid and gaze through the translucent glass door, worried while the oven radiates its warmth like sun burning the sandy skin off the beach instead of admiring egg whites invisibly doing their job like the Cheshire Cat, smiling as the edible Eiffel Tower rises, rises to each sweet new height on its heavenly journey upward, until the tick-tock-tick-tock of the timer has counted the minutes down, not a second late before the oven mitt must run to rescue the masterpiece before a tragic fate befalls this light and airy romance, so gay like two butterflies doing the waltz in the summer breeze, so fleeting like two friends doing the ballet, one balancing between life and death. the other, drowned in tears, pleading with the Master of Creation To disprove the culinary command: You can’t make a soufflé rise twice.
Student Published in Austin Public Library Anthology Poetry by eighth-grader Sanddyha Jayabalan appeared in the 2013 Austin Public Library Friends Foundation anthology emerge: Youth Voices in Ink. Sanddyha was recognized during the Teen Book Festival at the Austin Convention, and selected for the Young Authors Reading ceremony that celebrated emerge’s publication. Her work was composed over the 2013 summer during the Badgerdog creative writing workshops led by Austin’s professional writers. Sanddyha’s poems included in the anthology are “Let Down Your Hair” and “When Reality Pushes through the Impeccable Ocean.” In 2014, the Academy of American Poets invited young people in grades 3–12 to write original responses to works by eight awardwinning poets. The Academy received more than one thousand submissions from schools across the country. Poems by students Molly Fox and Sanddyha Jayabalan were among the 48 works published on the Academy website. Molly’s poem was written in response to “Nothing in That Drawer” by Ron Padgett. Sanddyha’s poem was written in response to “Fast Break” by Edward Hirsch, as an elegy to St. Andrew’s former student Kethan Kumar.
Something in That World by Molly Fox Someone in that nursing home Someone in that natural disaster Someone in that rehab center Someone in that minimum-wage job Someone in that foster home Someone in that divorce court Someone in that war Someone in that prison Someone in that homeless shelter Someone in that shooting Someone in that cancer clinic Someone in that crash Someone in that school being bullied Someone in that bathroom cutting herself Someone in that world alone
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Arts news
Upper School
Choral Voices Sing Praises at Carnegie Hall On Easter Sunday, members of St. Andrew’s Choir performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. These 65 students were joined by five other schools from around the nation, totaling 250 voices. Paired with a 40-piece orchestra, the ensemble performed Mack Wilberg’s Requiem under the direction of Dan Perkins,
Choral Director at Plymouth State University. This is the sixth time that St. Andrew’s has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall. The trip included sight-
Beaut y & the Beast
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seeing at the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Broadway shows (Aladdin and Pippin), and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Beauty and the Beast Dazzles, Breaks Box Office When auditions began in the spring for this favorite fable, so many talented students auditioned that the directors felt compelled to doublecast some roles. With five performances over three days, Beauty and the Beast broke the box office record with 1,855 tickets sold: double what sold at the fall production of Scarlet Pimpernel. The stunning sets included a moving windmill and two-story houses with actors peeking out. Intricate costumes made fantastic photo opportunities outside the Dell Theater, where the cast greeted the audience after the show. For the first time, St. Andrew’s directors decided to enter their production in the Greater Austin High School Musical Theater Awards contest. Nate Stephenson (pictured center left) was nominated by judges for his role as Gaston: he credited choral director Michael Rosensteel for his guidance and inspiration.
ARTS news
Upper School Jazz Musicians Selected for All-State Band
MIddle School Band and Strings Shine at Music Festival
Each year, the Texas Private School Music Educator’s Association holds a convention where the top private school music students throughout the state of Texas are invited to participate in All-State ensembles. Ensembles include choir, orchestra, band and jazz band and students are selected
to participate after completing a comprehensive audition. This year, three St. Andrew’s students were invited to perform with the All-State Jazz Band: Konstantin Nikolaidis on piano, Connor Marshall on drums, and Esteban Serrano on trombone.
Middle School Band and Strings musicians attended the Director’s Choice Alamo Showcase of Music Festival in Boerne, TX on April 5. It was the first full group competition these two programs have ever attended, and both groups earned top honors. The Strings, under the direction of Dr. Amy Harris, received an Outstanding Performance designation. The Band, under the direction of Danny Schmidt, received a first division, Superior rating (the highest rating) from all three judges. Additionally, they were awarded the Best in Class trophy for being the best band in their classification for the entire day at the competition.
MIDDLE School Musicians Play For Seats in Region Band Eleven Middle School band students auditioned for the Association of Texas Small School Bands Region Band in December 2013. Seventh-grade bass clarinetist Robert MacDougall earned First Chair (out of 19 bass clarinet players) and seventh-grade trombonist Max Grogono earned Twelfth Chair (out of 51 trombonists). Both students performed
an outstanding concert with their fellow Region band members in the beautiful Bastrop Performing Arts Center with their experienced conductor David Cross. This is the second year in a row that St. Andrew’s band students have earned spots in this all-star group. St. Andrew’s Episcopal School • www.sasaustin.org • 37
AthleticNEWS Upper School Boys Soccer Wins SPC Division II Championship The Boys Soccer team made history in February by winning the program’s first SPC Division II Championship, defeating Arlington Oakridge 2-1 in the final round of the tournament. This is the best SPC
finish ever for St. Andrew’s Boys Soccer. The team advanced to the final round after beating Ft. Worth All Saint’s and Ft. Worth Country Day.
Varsity Boys Basketball Makes D1 Tournament The Boys Basketball team had to win their last three Conference games in a row to give themselves a shot at making it to the Division I tournament at the SPC Championships in February. The team beat St. Mary’s Hall, and a formidable Houston Christian team, who at the time were ranked fifth in the state. The final Conference game of the season saw the Crusaders taking on the St. Stephens Spartans. “When we start the season, making it to Division I is always our goal. I’m proud of the guys for the way they have played throughout the season and in particular down the stretch,” said Head Coach Jeff McCrary.
Congratulations Seniors!
Cole Baker ’16 Named Statesman Player of the Week Sophomore Cole Baker who plays LB/RB for the Crusaders was named AustinAmerican Statesman’s “Player of the Week” in October 2013. Cole registered 12 tackles, made an interception, and returned a fumble 35 yards for a
touchdown. He also made a solo tackle to stop a two-point conversion as St. Andrew’s defeated Ft. Worth Country. The 26-25 win was the first Conference win for the Crusaders in five years.
Nine Senior Athletes Graduate To The Next Level Of Competition St. Andrew’s is proud to acknowledge the nine senior athletes who will continue to compete at the collegiate level. This is an amazing opportunity for these young people, and it is a reward for all of their hard work, practice, and sacrifice over the years. Congratulations 2014 Seniors! Richard De Los Santos Southwestern University football Brandon Hawkins Campbellsville University football Brianna Hooks-Hardeman Rhodes College track Julia Josowitz Kenyon College cross country Matthew Lee Air Force Academy tennis
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Garrett Myers Claremont McKenna College football Carter Reed The University of Texas—Tyler baseball Jaron Shrock Swarthmore College baseball Megan Thompson Whitworth University swimming
athletic news
Middle School Golf: Boys Defend Title, Girls Tie for Second The Boys Golf team brought home the AIPL title for the seventh consecutive year this May. Jackson Christian placed third and Max Keliehor placed fourth, putting the team’s winning score at 177,
ahead of St. Stephen’s at 182. The Girls team of Ally Patterson and Jill McCannPewitt tied for second place with St. Louis with a score of 100. Ally Patterson placed fourth for the Cru.
Track Team Sets Two Records St. Andrew’s hosted the AIPL track meet in May, and both the girls and boys teams competed well. The girls’ team placed third overall, while the boys’ placed sixth. There were many great individual and relay finishes, with St. Andrew’s setting two AIPL records. Mary Alex Frischman set the record in the triple jump with a distance of 32 feet, 6 inches. Cameron Yancy missed the 800-meter record by .26 seconds, running a time of 2:19.64. He broke the 1600-meter run with a 5:06.23 time.
Growing Cross Country Team Dominates The Boys and Girls Cross-Country teams chased down top spots at this year’s AIPL meet. Cameron Yancy won the boys’ race, with Jack Guttell placing sixth and Pace Renner placing eighth. Mary Alex Frishman came in second in the girls’ race with Jennifer Lear placing fourth. This year there were 18 boys on the team and eight girls on the team— St. Andrew’s largest team to date!
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ServantNEWS
Permaculture Garden The once-overlooked patch of ground between the fifth- and sixth-grade wings has now blossomed into a thriving vegetable and herb garden, complete with a minnow-filled pond. This year the fifth and sixth grades collaborated on a Permaculture Garden at St. Andrew’s Lower School campus. The joint effort began as a part of Science teacher Mary Kay Sexton’s Eco-Adventures lesson, and expanded to include the Gardening Class led by Beyond-the-Classroom teacher Aimee Zivin. As Ms. Sexton puts it, the “Herculean effort” began in Spring 2013 when students tackled the tough job of clearing out the plot of land covered in wild jasmine and ivy. Using shovels, pick axes, and cardboard, they laid the foundation for the garden over the spring, and mulched well into
the summer. With the help of local landscaper TexaScapes, Inc.—which donated mulch, limestone, and labor time to the school—students crafted the garden and installed a pond, complete with a solar filter and minnows from nearby Shoal Creek. The crafting of the garden itself relied on students understanding “permaculture,” a system of regenerative and self-maintained habitat. They built a drainage system that catches rain water and filters below the ground, providing proper soil cultivation and drainage. As a teaching tool for Ms. Zivin’s Gardening Class, the project was an opportunity to invite Austin-area gardeners to give the students insights into sustainable food and urban gardening. They planted vegetables, learned about sustainable farming, and the meaning
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of the term “organic food.” The sixthgraders in particular were able to connect this project with their yearlong service learning study of food. Ms. Sexton is proud that they used free resources from the creek when they could, and looks forward to teaching her Science classes in the garden to show soil and water chemistry. More importantly, Ms. Sexton wants to encourage the entire school to use the garden as a resource for whatever teaching aspirations they have. She has an idea that she hopes will grow into a reality: “There is an area that is shaded by tree branches that I think would be a lovely spot for reflection, where students can read and write and think.” With such a beautiful resource available to our students, it promises to be a popular spot.
Servant news
Community Service Year Round Throughout the school year, our students participated in community service activities supporting local charities like El Buen and Hands for Hope.
Brady McEvoy ’17 Honored by Multiple Sclerosis Society Brady McEvoy was new to St. Andrew’s last fall. As with all new ninth-graders at the Upper School, Brady takes all of his classes seriously. Yet Brady could not resist the opportunity to part from his books and jump on a bike to raise money for a worthy cause. This spring, he was honored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society for his fundraising efforts during his 150-mile ride from Houston to Austin. At the finish line, he had earned more than $12,000 for the cause, and had placed in the top group of riders. An excerpt from the thank you note Brady wrote to his sponsors gives you a little insight to his experience: “We were all standing at the starting line, shivering in the 40-degree air, and waiting for the ride to begin. Then a man in a motorized wheelchair rolled up to us. He shook our hands and told us, ‘Thank you so much for riding.’ As he rolled away, it hit me. He had MS. That gave me a small, but vital boost to start the race.” He continued, “Thank you again for your support this spring, and to everybody who asked me to think of someone dear to them who has MS. I thought of them.”
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Development NEWS St. Andrew’s Families “Go Local” for the Concert for Financial Aid
$300k raised
On April 5, St. Andrew’s annual “Concert for Financial Aid” kicked off under a beautifully decorated tent on Crusader Field. The 31st Street campus was alive with more than 400 guests, sampling local spirits from Garrison Bros Distillery, Deep Eddy, and enjoying great food from 34th Street Café. The “Go Local” theme invited local artists and photographers to display and auction their works, many local boutiques and businesses contributed to the Silent and Live Auction, and the fantastic local entertainment was provided by Central Texas’ own Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison featuring Warren Hood, with a pre-show by Milk Drive. Our generous community contributed more than $300,000 toward the Concert for Financial Aid, which provides tuition assistance to nearly 20 percent of our students in grades 1–12. A heartfelt thanks to our family and corporate sponsors, in-kind donors, our big committee and our Co-Chairs Raina Hornaday and Melanie Mcnearney. the 2015 concert for Financial Aid will be held on Sunday, May 3 and is a Kentucky derby theme—stay tuned for exciting details!
Beautiful decorations, great local music, food, and drinks, and fantastic auctions created a festive atmosphere at the 2014 Concert for Financial Aid.
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Servant news
Event Chairs Raina Hornaday Melanie McNearney Cristina Adams Malia Aycock Rachel Barcenas Molly Benson Robin Collins Kelley Daniel Craig Durr Janet Eakman Amy Erben Judith Falci Faye Fasihnia Heather Fedorowicz Suzanne Fried-Carper Pam Gilmour Dawn Glasgow Marcy Greer Cheri Holmberg Jane Howard Carmen Huston Amy Imes Grace Ingram-Eiser Ann Jerome Mari Josey Michelle Marks Natacha Martin Wendy Martinez Kelley McCollough Susan McCoy Terry Modoff Courtney Morehead Subhakar Mutyala Beth Myler Gervaise Nix Kelly Ostendorf Swapna Reddy Amy Rudy Robert Salgo Tami Scott Valerie Shaw Molly Sherman Beth Sherwood Angelica Simon de la Pedraja Pat Sinnott Meghan Slover Michelle Sunshine Jennifer Sutton Margaret Temple Lucy Weber Yvette Wesbecher
Our development traditions news
THe CHarLes ALan WrigHt EXceLLence Award This award is given in recognition of individuals in the St. Andrew’s community whose lives are distinguished by a quest for excellence.
Heather Catto Kohout
• Parent of three St. Andrew’s graduates • Former Trustee • Devoted teacher at Seton Cove and the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest • Poet and author • Owner (alongside her husband Martin) of Madroño Ranch On October 17 , 2014, Heather Kohout lost her brave threeyear battle with cancer. Her warmth, compassion, and spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The Jeannine and John C. Miller VoLUnteer Award This award is given in recognition of unselfish and outstanding dedication to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School.
Randy Erben
• Parent of two daughters at St. Andrew’s • Work on behalf of the school during the 2011 Texas Legislative Session • Authoring the Board of Trustees’ upcoming Strategic Plan
Outstanding Alumni Award
Tom Daniel
• Parent of three children at St. Andrew’s • 1985 St. Andrew’s Graduate • Trustee • Helped secure additional acreage for the Upper School
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St. Andrew’s traditionally celebrates its patron saint, St. Andrew, in November with a school-wide community church service at the Upper School followed by lunch on the Nazro Green and an afternoon of service. In addition, faculty and staff who have served for 15 years and members of the school community are honored with special awards acknowledging exceptional volunteerism, outstanding work by our alumni, and the highest award: the Charles Alan Wright Award, given to a member of the St. Andrew’s community who leads a life distinguished by a quest for excellence. Following a wonderful sermon from the Rev. Jane Patterson, St. Andrew’s Head of School Sean Murphy presented the Outstanding Alumni Award to Tom Daniel (’85), a graduate of St. Andrew’s Middle School with three children at St. Andrew’s. His exceptional work on behalf of the school—to help secure the acquisition of 93 additional acres at the Upper School—along with his tireless effort as a Trustee, earned him the biennial honor. Randy Erben, the 2013 Jeannine and John C. Miller Volunteer Award winner and the father of two daughters at St. Andrew’s, was chosen for his incredible devotion and diligent work on behalf of the school during the 2011 Texas Legislative Session and for authoring the Board of trustees Strategic plan. The Charles Alan Wright Award was given to Heather Catto Kohout: a parent of three St. Andrew’s graduates; a former Trustee during the beginning phase of the Upper School’s development; a devoted teacher at Seton Cove and the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest; a poet and author; and an owner (alongside her husband Martin) of Madroño Ranch in Medina, TX—a center for writing, art, and the environment. Madroño Ranch is both a source of fresh, healthy, sustainably raised food and a residential center for environmental writers and artists that has been nationally recognized. Praised for her generosity in a multitude of ways, Heather was thanked by Sean Murphy for her service to St. Andrew’s; her incredible devotion to the Episcopal Church, the arts, and the environment; and most importantly, for sharing herself with our school and with others.
Celebrating St . Andrew
Our development traditions news
St. Andrew’s Day 2013
“While I am uncertain about being here at the microphone, I feel quite authoritative about pointing to the excellence that St. Andrew’s represents,” said Heather in her remarks to the audience. “I’ve watched the excellence of the Board of Trustees as the school made key decisions…I watched the excellence of the community of families gathered here, a community on which I will rely for the rest of my life…I watched the excellence of the students who have come here, kids who are excellent at math, excellent at swimming, excellent at public service, excellent at Latin or Chinese grammar, excellent at singing, excellent at unicycling, excellent at getting into and out of trouble all in under 12 seconds or much, much longer, excellent at navigating foreign cities or getting lost in them, excellent at acting, at climbing ropes, at folding their ears behind that little doohickey of flesh right by the cheekbone, excellent at turning an elegant phrase or stuffing a basketball. The multitudinous variety of excellence of St. Andrews students gives me confidence in the future.”
“And last but oh not least, the teachers,” continued Heather. “I watched them watch their students. I watched them cajole, or be firm, watched them laugh helplessly, watched them study what they taught and wonder how to do it better, watched as they suddenly switched languages for no apparent reason, watched as they allowed students to tie them up (actually only heard about that), watched them reassure timid first graders and hysterical seniors, watch them glow with pride and sometimes with frustration. I watched them process into gatherings like this one many times and never, never failed to be amazed
at the excellence of the teachers. Much of what I know about excellence comes from being in this place. I’m thrilled and humbled and not a little astonished to receive this award. Thank you.” In addition, three faculty members were honored for 15 years of service to St. Andrew’s: Athletic Director Laura Longoria, sixth-grade Science teacher Mary Kay Sexton, and grades 1–4 Art teacher Hollyana Melear (’85). And in a surprise announcement, two retiring faculty members—Head of Lower School Sharon Wilson and Lower School Counselor MaryLynn Woodall—were honored for their decades of service and presented with the recently published St. Andrew’s 60th Anniversary books. Both received a much-deserved standing ovation by the audience.
Following the service, students, faculty, staff, parents, and guests joined together outdoors for a catered lunch by The Grove and Teo Gelato. The first- and 12thgraders paired up and went bowling together and the remaining grades spent the afternoon benefiting from a variety of service-learning projects. Upper and Middle School students on both campuses sorted, counted, and packed thousands of food items for El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission in support of their Hands for Hope initiative, an effort St. Andrew’s has been supporting since 2005. St. Andrew’s Day was indeed a day of many blessings; celebrating community, our school, special members of our school family and faculty, and the gift of giving to others. Many thanks to our parent volunteers and faculty and staff who helped create this special day for everyone. St. Andrew’s Episcopal School • www.sasaustin.org • 45
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Grandparents’ and Grandfriends’ Day will have a new date in 2015! Our extended families and friends are invited to join us on Thursday and Friday, February 5-6, 2015.
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riends’ Day
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A Grand Day at St. Andrew’s!
St. Andrew’s Grandparents’ and Grandfriends’ Day is a time-honored tradition on both campuses. Grandparents from around the world joined their grandchildren on campus April 16 and 17 for activities and time in the classroom, special meals, Chapel services, and performances throughout all grades.
Grandparents’ and Grandfriends’ Day will have a new date in 2015! Our extended families and friends are invited to join us on Thursday and Friday, February 5–6, 2015. St. Andrew’s Episcopal School • www.sasaustin.org • 47
Alumni NEWS Sam Selman was just recently promoted to the Omaha Storm Chasers, which is the AAA club of the Kansas City Royals. Sam played collegiate baseball at Vanderbilt, and he is now in his second full season of professional baseball. His ascension through the minor leagues has been quick, and the next step for him would be in the Major Leagues with the Royals.
Sam Selman ’09
Here are the awards he has received already in his career: • 2013 MILB.COM Organizational All-Star, Kansas City (AL) • 2012 Post-Season All-Star, Idaho Falls (PIO) • 2012 Pitcher of the Year, Idaho Falls (PIO) • July 30, 2012 Pitcher of the Week, Idaho Falls (PIO) Photo credits: John Owen/Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Ellen Heck ’02
“I’m honored by the endorsement, and proud of this 136page record of the project,” writes Ellen Heck, after learning her Forty Fridas collection was named as a staff pick by Blurb.com. This is just the latest accolade for Ellen: her stunning portraits of women dressed as Frida Kahlo have drawn international attention. In July, she was awarded the Northern Print International Residency Prize and the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Print prize. One of her prints, Timita as Frida, will make its home in the V&A Museum’s permanent collection. In September, Ellen will be showing in Tokyo, Japan, before coming to Austin in November to have her show “Connections” featured at the Wally Workman Gallery.
Lee Brandon Walker ’90
In Memoriam
Lee Brandon Walker, beloved husband, son, brother and friend, passed away in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on August 1, 2014 at the age of 38. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, he attended St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and McCallum High School. Lee’s integrity, wisdom,
character and good-heart made him a truly amazing man. Lee is survived by his wife Carrie Lee Fruge Walker, his parents Bob and Gail Hughes and Johnny and Anne Walker, grandmother Wanda ‘Girl’ Anderson, siblings Craig (spouse Molly) and Kyle Hughes, sisters Becky Womack
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(spouse Daniel) and Suzanne Braaten (spouse Adam), sister-in-law Roe Sharon Hughes, numerous adoring nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and colleagues, and one very loyal black Labrador. A memorial service was held August 9, 2014 at Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin.
Alumni news
Benjamin Kyle Hunt ’10 Benjamin Kyle Hunt graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science in May 2014. He is a Second Lieutenant currently going through Basic Officer Leadership Course at Ft. Sill in Lawton, OK with the Air Defense Artillery Unit. After training at Ft. Sill, Kyle will be posted at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, TX and will serve with the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade.
West Point Graduation Day, May 28, 2014. Above: B. Kyle Hunt and President Obama. Left: B. Kyle Hunt and Brigadier General Trainor.
Kyle’s brother, Andrew Jefferson Hunt (’11), is currently a senior at West Point. He is ranked and serving as the Cadet Captain for the Color Guard Team on the Brigade Staff in the Headquarters and Headquarters Company. He is majoring in Art, Philosophy, and Literature. Andrew hopes to serve in the Heavy Armor branch of the U.S. Army after graduation in May 2015. If you want some more updates on these alumni, just ask their proud mom: Lower School’s fourth-grade teacher Donna Hunt.
Andrew Jefferson Hunt ’11
Catherine Osborn ’08
Catherine Osborn is currently based in Rio de Janeiro as a print and radio journalist, most recently working with National Public Radio on their coverage of the World Cup. She also files for Public Radio International’s The World. She originally moved to Rio in 2012 on a research fellowship to study public participation in urban policy, and is excited to continue following this topic and many others in a rapidly changing city. In July she reported for NPR about a police program for lowincome Rio neighborhoods which was
the topic of her senior thesis at Yale. Currently, Catherine is working on coverage of state and federal elections in Brazil. She says, “I do lots of interviews about trust in government and ways that people and groups have organized to connect themselves to services they need when corruption and bureaucracy prevent the country from running the way it is supposed to on paper. I’m also lucky to be able to report on the role of art and culture in the everyday lives of Brazilians.” Catherine is grateful for her St. Andrew’s teachers’ encouragement to be both curious and compassionate in her work. Catherine remarks,“So many teachers
and ideas at St. Andrew’s influenced the way I work. I appreciate St. Andrew’s emphasis on engagement in your community, no matter what your field. I appreciate being taught to question assumptions and to write clearly. And it was many teachers’ passion for their subjects that got me to take joy in those topics and see how much they appear in our everyday lives, especially history and art history. I’m grateful for the requirement to spend time in a dramatically different environment, as well as the school’s work with El Buen Samaritano, which both got me interested in Mexican politics and eventually led me to major in Latin American Studies. I really do feel like St. Andrew’s is the family that raised me and I am thankful it taught us not only to think critically but also to do something purposeful with our minds and hearts.
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Alumni news
Conor Keelan ’11 and Upper School Theater Director, Rick Garcia, collaborate on a new musical The Polar Express
Conor Keelan ’11
A senior at Northwestern University, Conor collaborated with St. Andrew’s Fine Arts Director Rick Garcia this summer to develop a new musical, The Polar Express, set to debut in late fall. “The Polar Express was an idea of mine after I worked as a sound board op on a show called The Nutcracker at The House Theatre in Chicago,” said Conor. “The idea of that piece was to take the basic plot of Tchaikovsky’s Ballet The Nutcracker and re-contextualize it into a modern setting and a fresh take on the plot. I immediately thought of the Chris Van Allsburg book The Polar Express because of how much the book makes children wonder and adults yearn for that childhood amazement.” “I contacted Rick with the idea because we had always talked about writing a musical together. I pitched him the idea over the phone, which led to an hourlong conversation ending with both of us laughing and crying at the same time. We thought about the story in our separate locations for about 6 months
until I got back to Austin in August.” “Conor is very talented,” said Rick. “Our first musical project was his senior year when he composed music and I wrote lyrics for our SAS production of Almost, Maine. Our theatre alumni have always stayed in touch, so it doesn’t seem odd at all to be working with Conor; it’s a natural continuation of our relationship with our artists. It’s great to see him active and producing art!” Conor and Rick spent three weeks bringing their ideas together and laying out the story into a draft form. Rick crafted the book as Conor worked on the score. “The best part about the partnership was the common vocabulary we had from my years as his student,” said Conor. “We both felt free to comment on and shape the other’s work until the project truly became a product of our collaboration. We would meet in between Rick’s classes or after musical rehearsals and talk through every lyric, line and measure until we had written a story that had us laughing and crying all over again.”
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Conor and Rick’s interpretation of the classic story was to contextualize it with the mother of the family being sick at Christmas. The protagonist, The Boy, is too young to understand the severity of this and is reveling in all of his Christmas plans. Then his sister, who is old enough to understand their mother is in trouble, comes in and tries to shut him up by exclaiming that Santa Claus isn’t real. With a newfound resolve, the boy wishes to find proof that Mr. Claus and the North Pole really do exist and is then visited by a magic train that whisks him off to get his wish. The Polar Express is getting a staged reading at Northwestern University this November with director Joe Entenman and a cast of theatre students. The Purple Crayon Players, Northwestern’s Theatre-For-Young-Audiences Production Board, gave them the resources to put it together and come to life for the first time. They will have an industry showing for faculty, peers and professional theatre producers to get feedback and interest in the project so they can take it further. Two shows will be performed for children in the community to get their feedback as well. “Working with Rick is always a pleasure,” said Conor. “He and I have continued our friendship long after my graduation and we are already ruminating on ideas for the next musical we will write together.” Congratulations to Conor and Rick. We look forward to many more collaborations!
Giving
2013–2014 Annual report on
Gifts received July 1, 2013–June 30, 2014
Letter from Sean Murphy, Head of School
Dear St. Andrew’s Community, Thank you so much for your generous donations. Last year you gave at record levels, and you worked tirelessly on dozens of committees and as volunteers all over both campuses. Your gifts made a great difference in the lives of all our students. We increased significantly our Financial Aid program, which adds rich diversity to our student population. Thanks to all who helped make the Concert for Financial Aid so successful. We also dramatically improved our support of professional development for teachers and staff. This summer many of our teachers attended conferences around the country to prepare new material and learn best practices from independent school experts. Thanks to your continued support of St. Andrew’s Annual Fund, you also made it possible to fund several important projects such as the state-of-the-art audio visual equipment in the McGill Chapel, an irrigation well on the 31st street campus to keep the athletic field in top condition, an air-conditioning unit in the press box at the SWP stadium, and a new Middle School drama room remodeled out of the old chapel. St. Andrew’s gets better every year because of you and your families. Thank you!
Sean Murphy Head of School
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Letter from Margie Gaudin, Chair, Board of Trustees
Dear St. Andrew’s Community, The 2013–14 fiscal year, which ended June 30th, 2014, was one of continued strength and vitality for St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Robust enrollment and generous gifts from our families and friends ensured the resources for the School to “provide an enriched academic program within a Christian environment emphasizing the fulfillment of each student’s potential.” The donor names listed in the pages of this Annual Report show a profound philanthropic commitment to our School. Thank you to the Development Committee and many volunteers who helped in the School’s fundraising efforts. Careful budget management ensured that tuition dollars were well utilized to amplify the learning experiences of students on our campuses. Endowment returns allowed the school to augment the financial aid budget and to pay for facility maintenance. In addition to Sean Murphy and his administrative team, thanks go to our Treasurer, Anne Smalling, along with the Finance and Investment Committees who help safeguard a sustainable budget and secure a growing endowment. Warmly,
Margie Gaudin Chair, Board of Trustees
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2013–2014 Financials
INCOME
EXPENSES
Income
Expenses
• 73%
Salaries and Benefits
Annual Fund
• 8%
Student Supplies and Services
• 4%
Scholarship Donations
• 7%
Operations and Maintenance
• 2%
Other
• 6%
General and Administrative
• 90%
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• 4%
$16,693,286
$813,369
$662,611
$451,785
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$18,621,051
$13,507,383
$1,501,699
$1,322,467
$1,196,081
FF&E, Technology Major Repairs and Other $1,061,147
Total $18,588,777
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St . Andrew’s Annual Fund DONORS
The St. Andrew’s Annual Fund is the cornerstone of giving at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. The Fund supplements areas of greatest need in the current academic year. Faculty enrichment and recruitment, technology upgrades, athletics equipment purchases, art classroom expansions, classroom supplies and important programs are possible because of your generosity. THANK YOU for making a positive impact on the educational experience for all 798 students at St. Andrew’s. In 2013–2014, more than $813,000 was given for the benefit of students and faculty!
SAS Annual Fund Leadership Upper School Chair: Lady and David Huffstutler Lower/Middle School Chair: Laurie Ratliff and David Swanson Annual Fund Ambassadors 1st: Julie and Garrett Hall 2nd: Pam and Todd Gilmour 3rd: Teresa and Paul Bessette 4th: Andrea and Walter Kalmans 4th: Sarah Avery and Matt Wayne 5th: Carson and Michael Lovell 6th: Elissa and Jeff Thompson 7th: Ben Bentzin 8th: Jennifer and Kirk Schell 9th: Maureen and Gary Thompson 10th: Linda and Al Lanctot 11th: Jill Carey and William Gurasich 12th: Jim Heck and Development Office
Sarah (’13), Lady, Kate (’19) and David Huffstutler SAS Annual Fund Chairs
David Swanson, Laurie Ratliff and Scout Swanson (’22). SAS Annual Fund Chairs
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St. Andrew’s Annual Fund Donors (July 1, 2013–June 30, 2014)
Ann and Chris Coffin Diana Prechter and Kent Cole ’64 Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Cooper Julie and Ben Davis Ellen Dorsey and Jim Susman* Heather and Darren Fedorowicz Maria and Sandy Fleschman Nancy ’77 and Dan Garrison Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Gilman Frances and Ted Gilman Jill Carey and William Gurasich Kristen and Ben Hanson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hicks Ann and Richard Hojel Cheri and Richard Holmberg Raina and Walt Hornaday Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchison Monica and Steve Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Doug Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kelly Nancy and Lysander Lim Melody and Shain McCaig Ms. Jacque McCall Lori and Jeff McDaniel Andrea ’86 and Dean McWilliams Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meinig Katrina and Sean Murphy Michelle and Eric Natinsky Shannon ’89 and Trey Owen Belinda and Mike Perkins Claire and Joe Pinkerton Marisa and Romano Richetta Edie Rogat and Cotter Cunningham Amy and Kirk Rudy Jennifer and Kirk Schell Laurie Ratliff and David Swanson Nina and Vivek Telang Elissa and Jeff Thompson Michelle and Paul Tobias Nicole and Tyson Tuttle Lee Walker† ’90 Elyse and Russell White Nancy and Steve* Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Zarrow
St. Andrew’s Council ($25,000+) Anonymous Major Benefactor ($10,000–$24,999) Anonymous Susan and Michael Dell Karen and Philip Ingram Bremond ’84 and Michael ’84 MacDougall Terry and Brian Modoff Anna and Jason Near Leadership Circle ($5,000–$9,999) Loretta and Jeff Clarke Joslyn and Sean Dobson Amy and Randy* Erben Leslie Ervin Margie* and Paul Gaudin Shelby and Tom Goodrum Julie and Garrett Hall Kate and Robert Hersch Mellie and Tom Hogan Camille and Greg Hudson Lady and David* Huffstutler Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hughes Mary and Chico Korth Wendy and Steve Martinez Ms. Patricia McHargue Dawn and Sal Mirran Donna and William* Osborn The Audrey Peterson Family Megan and Tony Rankin Mr. and Mrs. Gil Rankin Ashlen Cherry and Marcus Ruark Laura and Chris Rulon-Miller Amy and Kurt Sell Anne* and Rich Smalling Mimi and Allen Smith Missy and Todd Smith Joyce Mullen and Todd Stephenson Patti and Kevin Thompson Ali and Trey Watson Nancy and Bruce Zimmerman Excellence Circle ($2,500–$4,999) Kay and Ki Allen Aileen and Mike Aviles Sandra and Charles Burnside June and Mark Chandler Jacki and Joshua Claman Martha and Greg Clay Brigid Cockrum
Stalwart ($1,000–$2,499) Anonymous Cecilia and Greg Abbott Laura and Josh Abramowitz Paige and Jamil Alam Kelly Hines and Dean Almy 56
SAS Annual Fund Donors Sharon Zhao and Ruoshu Chen Nicole and Brent Covert Laura Cox Mr. and Mrs. Tom Curtis Kelley and Tom* ’85 Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davis Diana and David DeBalko Lynne and Steve Dekowski Andy Deskins Mr. and Mrs. Phil Dial Renee and Peter Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Derek Dyson Vikki Connor-Eagen and Michael Eagen Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Edwards Mr. and Mrs. James Fanning Betsy and Jody Farmer Betsy and Jay Foster Nick Fox Annette and Doug Gester Lisa and Robert Giberson Connie and Charles Golson Carol and Jon Gormin Kate and Clint Greenleaf Marcy and Sam Greer Beth and David* Grimm John David Grisebaum, Sr.
STaLWaRT, cont. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Amburn Shana and Brady Anderson Lisa Duchon and Dennis Andrulis Bo Baskin Amanda Beck Foster ’68 and Morris Foster Cricket and Frank Benevento Ben Bentzin Annie and Jeff Bernard Teresa and Paul Bessette Laura and Steve Beuerlein Desiree’ and Ryan Botkin Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady Karen and Ray Brimble Natalie and Steve Brown Linda and Michael Brucker Cynthia and Bill Buechler Melissa Ferrell and Tom Bullion Maureen and John Burrows Heidi* and Jim Cahill M. L. and Alan Calcote Leslie Langee and Sam Campbell Mona and Marc Cannon Mr. Charles Carson Karen and Clay Cary Marian and Chris Casey
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SAS Annual Fund Donors Mrs. Carol Nelson Orielle and Khoi Nguyen Rosanne and Gregory Nikolaidis Gervaise and Todd Nix Kathleen and Martin Otto Tracie and Steve Owens Debbie and Chris Pacitti Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Paddock Philip Parker Diana and Bill Patterson
Stalwart, cont. Nora Fitzgerald and Mark Gude Margaret and Dave Hampton Kendall and Todd Hasie Cathy and Jim Heck Ms. Phyllis Hojel Lee Hartig and Joseph Hoover Kimberly Horne and John Works Jane and Jeff* Howard Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ray Hudson Molly and Craig Hughes Mr. and Mrs. H. David Hughes* Amy and Kevin Imes Mr. Regis Ingram Grace and Adam Ingram-Eiser Mariam Sadaka and Wissam Jabre Barbara Jansen and Larry Baird Anne and Tim Jarvis Kelly and Tyler Johnson Suzanne and Clay Johnson Susan and Randon Kelly Jennifer and Wesley Kern Anne and Ron Kim Kaye Knox and Michelle King Dana and Daryl Kunik Whitney and Clay Langdon Stefanie and Rob Leacock Mr. and Mrs. Lee Leaman Suzanne and Jim Ledet Anna ’79 and Matthew Lee Louise Joy and Gary Lewis Ms. Janie MacDougall Tricia and Michael Marshall Terry Matthews Amy and Ian McAbeer Jill and Kip McClanahan Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. McClanahan Tracy and Jim McCormack Beverly Penn and Marc McDaniel Matthew McEvoy Kirk and Miles McKie Anne and John McKinnerney Shelby and Bryan McMurrey Melanie and Scott McNearney Catherine and Bill Miller Laurée and Jim Bob Moffett Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morrison Mr. and Mrs. George Nalle Lucy and Phil Nazro Heather and John Nelson Kristen and John ’80 Nelson
Kara and Alex Pepe Suzy and John Politz Karen and Jim Porter Jill and Danny Powell Cat and Rudy Prince Mahvish and Khurram Qureshi Susan and Peter Rauch Madhavi and Sridhar Reddy Laura and Todd Reed Kimberly and Dan Renner Melissa and David Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Jon Ruff Kathryn* ’71 and Clive Runnells, III Mr. and Mrs. John Sabo Jane Cohen and Larry Sager Janice Roybal Salinas and Greg Salinas Karin and Jeffry Schneider Kimberly and Randall Schultz Cathy Riely and Brett Schwab Ms. Sue Schwartz Kendra Scott Tami and Richard Scott Valerie and Gregory Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Max Sherman Beth and Taylor Sherwood Kelley and Gene Shrock Kristin and Matt* ’70 Sjoberg Shelly and Kevin Smartt 58
SAS Annual Fund Donors Lorissa and John Burnside The Reverend A. Dean Calcote Cathy and Tom Campbell Suzanne Freid-Carper and Don Carper Mr. and Mrs. David Carroll Katie and Ed Chafizadeh Laurie Eiserloh and Jessica Chapin Kate* and Steve Clark Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Clifton Dr. Anne Hebert and Mr. John Cooke Jill and Bill Cowan Thomas Crowson Cat and Mike Cummins Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cunningham Christina and John Davenport Katey and Chris Davis Kim and Dan Day Lee Ann and Ted Dekker Stephanie and Manny Diaz Erin and Richard ’86 Donoghue Kristen and Trek Doyle Amy* and David Dunham Beth and Marshall Durrett Janet and Gary Eakman Allison and Jeff Edwards Melissa and Craig Eiland Germaine Curry and Borge Endresen Kimber White Erlinger and Tate Erlinger Kristin and Drake* ’78 Fason Mrs. Rosalinda Fierro Angela and Pierre Filardi Karen and Bill Gernstein Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gillean Surrenden and Danny Gillespie Jenny and Iain Gillott Susan Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Goldman Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goodyear Melissa and Scott Greenwell Allison and Matt Halfhill Elizabeth and Scott Hanna Mr. and Mrs. John Hanna Teresa and Malcolm Harris Cassie and Ben Havemann Lynn Blais and Guy Herman Catherine Herter Courtney and Charlie Hill Reverend Anne Hoey Kelly Walton and Peter Hofer Liz and Kenny Howard Elizabeth and Paul Huggins
Stalwart, cont. Penny and David Snider Lydia and Tony Soldano Roxanne McKee and Jerry Speitel* Margaret and Lawrence* ’78 Temple Rebekah and Andy Thomas Sherry and Ajay Thomas Dawn and Lance Thompson Frances and Robin Thompson Beth and Bo* Townsend Josephine Mwamuye and Eddie Trevillion Susan Kidwell and Michael Tusa Cynthia Alaniz and Gavin Villareal Terri and Chris Von Dohlen Michelle Lee and John Wallingford Laurie and David Weaver Lauren Ravkind and Morris Weiss Christy ’89 and Mark Werner Yvette and Jason Wesbecher Cory Wolf and Sam Wilson* Deborah Overdorff and Michael Winslett Julie and Kevin Witt Mary ’74 and Howard Yancy Dorie and Brian York Diane and Taimur Zeb Carol and John Ziebert Sheri and Peter Zornio Shareholder ($500–$999) Jamie and William Amelio Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ames Mr. and Mrs. Ron Anderson Trey Aoueille Margarita and Eric Arroyo Laura and Jeff Attal Stacy and Chad ’84 Auler Laura and Thad Avery Malia and Steve Aycock Allison and Steve Baker Cynthia and James Bast Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Becker Angie and Tim Berry Eleanor Gammon Berry † ’58 and Matt Berry, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bingham Mirna Gonzalez and Brad Bowman Dawn and Steven Bowyer Lila and Mark Boyt Colleen and Russell Bradley Ashley and Miles Brandon Laura and Eric Buehler Dawn and Kevin Buffington 59
SAS Annual Fund Donors Marietta and Wally ’67 Scott Veronica and Steve Segura Ashley and Brett Shanks The Honorable Bob Shannon Robin and Gene Shepherd Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sikes Laurel and Dudley Simmons Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson KimMarie and Jay Suhr Johnny Sutton Laura and Mike Taylor Paula and Anthony Taylor Dr. and Mrs. Courtney Townsend Laura and Michael Townsend Lisa and John Tully Shanel and Dean Vandergriff Jana and Jay Wallace Giselle and T.C. ’84 Waugh Jessica and Greg Weaver Kelly Mikelson and Abe Wickelgren Carolyn Ahrens and Greg Wieland Diane and Donnie Williams Sharon and Sam Wilson Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Wynne
Shareholder, cont. Robin and David* Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jones Shawn Jones Drs. Elva and Royce Keilers Catherine and Dave Kennedy Carri and Noel Kivlin Runje Doraisingam and Jayabalan Kundan Heather and Dan Latreille Margo and Fitz Lee Susan Leighty Sarah Luna and James Lemos Stacey and Ken Leonard Christine Villarreal-Levy and Gerry Levy Laura Longoria Patty and Ike Loose Christi and Julian Lowin Kim and Rob Marable Jennifer and Chad Marsh Elizabeth and Steve Martens Chris and Jim Martin Rachel and Sean Mast Mary Clare ’90 and Jamie ’86 Matthews Mary Alice Boehm-McKaughan and Dane McKaughan Mr. and Mrs. Mike McKaughan Michele and Henry McKowen Shelly and Brent Metschan Louise and Mark Michaud Nathan Michaud ’04 and Justin Stephens Ms. Barbara Miller Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Neal Alice ’81 and Mike Nezzer Jen and Richard Nield Nancy Brown and Edward Novess Karey and Chris Oddo Carolyn and Eric Ostrom Belda Zamora and Javier Otero Amy ’87 and Richard Paddock Jennifer and Van Parker Carolyn Biebas and Donald Patrick Laura and Felipe Payet Catherine Hoey Randall ’81 and William Randall Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Ratliff Dr. and Mrs. A J Reed Brandy and Todd Reimers Eden Harrington and Carl Reynolds Anitra Richardson Mr. John Roberts Monica Ross ’72 Jade Ross ’12 Ellen and Mark Rozman
Friend of St. Andrew’s ($250–$499) Betty and Abee Aghazadeh Dr. Joyce Kimble and Mr. Benhardt Ahrens Mr. and Mrs. Andy Alfonso, Jr. Arthur Andersson Robin and Todd Bartee Mr. Bob Bates Rebecca Hudson Baxter ’79 and Chuck Baxter Lisa and Joe Beaman Lois Bentley Gail and Tom Blake Carolyn and Bob Blount Penny and Darryl Borges Taylor and Bill Bowles Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bradley Mr. Robert Bradshaw Julie and Russell Briggs Charlotte and Henry Brigham Elva and Kama Bruce Nancy and Robert Buford Pamela and Paul Carroll Bess and Clay Carsner Jennie and Jeffrey Chang Joan and Phil Church Betsy and Reed Clemons Gay and David Clifton 60
SAS Annual Fund Donors Mrs. Cathy Holland Mr. and Mrs. Tom Horton Kim Smith and Michael Hsu April and Mark Hudson Janice Hughes Roe Sharon Hughes Carmen and Chris Huston Mr. Moses Hutchins Jane and Mark Jacks Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Jacks Ann and Brad Jerome Mari and Robert Josey Leslie and Manuel Justiz Andrea and Walter Kalmans Kelly and Bob Kamm Jackee and Tony Kayser Nancy and Mike Keasler Peggy and Dan Keelan Gwen and Stephen Kinney Mr. and Mrs. Karl Kolm Karen and James Krajicek Jenny Kroncke Ms. Charles Mary Kubricht Blakeney and Stephen Kurad Linda and Al Lanctot Petie and Bryan Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Zeck Lieberman Keira and Frank† Lyman Tracy and Mark Malone Heather and Darrell May Melissa and Jeff ’94 McCrary Marla and Tim McGhee Mr. and Mrs. Hank McNamara Kristin and Gary Milliorn Mr. and Mrs. Doug Mohns Kelly and Marc Molak Mary and Kevin Moore Courtney and Lucian Morehead Terre and Jim Mulkey Swapna Reddy and Subhakar Mutyala Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson Laura and Robert Northway Meredith and Tim O’Brien Abbe and Steve Oden Kelly and George Ostendorf Mr. and Mrs. George Ostendorf, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Osterman Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ostrom Lindsey and Rob Parham Mrs. Emily Earle Parham Shauna Martin and Kirk Payne
Friend of St. Andrew’s, cont. Tracey and Bill Coe Tamsen and Fred Cohagan Mrs. Sally Cooke Kendall and David Courtney Cherie and Cody Cox Jim Currin Ms. Diane Wommack Daniel Brenda and Tom Dille Luzita Vela and Jamie Ebersole Stacy and James Ehrlich Rajasree and Srinivas Erukulla Orlinda Naranjo and Jim Ewbank Kimberley ’79 and Mark Ezell Dr. and Mrs. Sam Fason Christina and Arnold Fenrich Liz Brown Fore and Demian Fore Page Foshee ’66 and Robert Bracewell Mr. Steve Frishman Becky and Donald Garcia Erika Kunz-Garcia and Patrick Garcia Steven Garcia ’02 Mrs. Mary Giberson Carina Gilster Jennifer and Adam Goldman Alejandra and Juan Carlos Gonzalez Niffer and Mark Greenberg Kim and Greg Greskovich Laura and Bob Grim Will Haber ’03 Mr. and Mrs. LeMoyne Hall Rhonda and Michael Hall Amy Harris Tamra and Chuck Harris The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison* and Mr. Larry Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Harvel Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hawthorn
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SAS Annual Fund Donors Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Williams Ms. Marsha Williams Sharon Wilson Pamela and Tom Wissemann Dr. and Mrs. Ed Withers Cristina Adams and Christopher Wlezien Lidia and Kob Wongchotigul Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. ’65 Wright Suzie and Eric Wright Lisa and Wes Youngblood
Friend of St. Andrew’s, cont. Lauri and Chris Perry Sandra Waycott and James Phares Kay Reeves Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson Vivia and Michael Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rogat Mr. and Mrs. J. Dickson Rogers Parisa Lamei and Shahriar Rokhsaz Jinous Rouhani Reverend Harold Sager Julie and John Schlitt Mary Frances ’77 and James Schneider Jane and Ben Schotz Susan and Bill Sealy Sydney and Jeff Searcy Sallie Sharp and Mike McKetta Mr. Tom Simmons, Jr. Angelica and Mark Simon Sarah Soutas Candy and Brad Sparks Mary and Eric Sparks Ms. Jackie Spradlin Kristen and Michael Stone
DONOR (up to $249) Nichole Adams Jimmy Agnew Liz and Eduardo Alcocer Doug Alford Jennie and David Andrews Kaysie and Bruce Andrews Yoli and Orlando Arriaga Mrs. Catherine Arrington Dr. and Mrs. Bill Baker Lt. General and Mrs. John R. Baker (Ret.) Barton Ballard ’81 Sara Ballon David Barndollar Ms. Carol Barndollar Mary Beth and Anatole Barnstone Laura and David Barrow Mrs. Joan Baskin Mr. Richard Batz Janel and Paul Bedell Carroll Bellingrath Edward Bellingrath Molly and Paul Benson Mr. and Mrs. Paul Benson Carriline ’69 and Bill Bergquist Mr. and Mrs. Jose Berio Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berrios Dr. and Mrs. William Berry Mr. and Mrs. Mike Beuerlein Ms. Carolyn Beynon Carrie and Craig Biggar Mr. and Mrs. William Blue Mr. and Mrs. Ron Botkin Lucy Bourland Kristin and Edward Bradfield Martha and Mark Bradshaw Shannon and Kevin Brady Kibby Bratton ’85 Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bronik Carolyn and Cap Brooks
Bettie Cross-Svanas and Galen Svanas Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swinnea Cheryl and Luigi Terminella Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thornton Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tobias Mr. and Mrs. Jim Vaccaro Kerry and Duncan Van Dusen Leslie and Joe Van Leeuwen Dr. and Mrs. Richard Vanis Ardina and Mark Washington Sarah Avery and Matt Wayne Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Weil Drs. Sara Jane and Robert White 62
SAS Annual Fund Donors Alesia Drummer Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dunnam Dr. and Mrs. Carl Dyer Debbie and Patrick Dyson Cathleen and Rommel Eclarinal Mr. and Mrs. John Edson April Blackmore and Kelly Edwards Mrs. Patricia Ehrlich Jen Whitmarsh and Doug Eleby Whitney Eledge Withers ’89 Abby Elliott Mr. and Mrs. David Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ermis Carolyn Esposito Mary and Alex Esquivel Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ezell Ms. Judith Falci Cara Fareri Ms. Alma Nell Farmer Jane Hardin and Jeff Feigenson Mark Feist Sandy and Kenny Flores Mary Ann ’79 and Ben Frishman Jeanne Frontain Chad Fulton Delores Garcia ’62 Rick Garcia Rosie Salazar-Garza and Raul Garza Samantha Gilster ’11 Dawn and Andy Glasgow Audrey and Sam Gonzalez John Gordon Susan and John Gordon Mr. Gary Gormin Mr. and Mrs. Nick Gotten Annette and Trey Graves Mr. and Mrs. John Graves Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gray, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Green Mr. and Mrs. Geof Greenleaf Mr. and Mrs. Matt Greer Jen and Martin Grogono Elizabeth Guice Shana and David Guidi Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Gunderson Ms. Nadine Gunderson Lisa Ansin and Jonathan Guttell Clint Hagen Lori and Steve Hahn Brenda and Hal Hansen Gloria Trent and Bill Harris
DONOR, cont. Austin A. Brown ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown Ms. Linda Brown Ms. Mary Ann Brown Ms. Rose Brown Allison and Elliot Brubaker Maria and Joe Brummer Elena McDonald-Buller and James Buller Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bunn Mr. Edgar Buttner Ms. Susan Buzbee Annie Byrom Mr. James Cahill, Sr. John and Sharla Campbell Kathy Cantilo Chris Carothers ’90 Dr. and Mrs. Robert Carsner Ms. Jeneanne Carson Mr. and Mrs. John Cassidy Ms. Gloria Castro Mrs. Grayson Cecil Meifen Chang Catherine Chlebowski ’10 Lisa and Randy Christian Mrs. Marian Claman Mr. and Mrs. George Clark Mrs. Mary Lou Clarke Ms. Meg Clifton Gillian Coates Ms. Jane Compere Ms. Laura Coomes Diane Cope Cunningham Linnea and Tom Costas Karen and Quint Cowan Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cox Pam and Charles Craig Ms. Lexa Crane Lyda Creus Molanphy Andrea Crowson Kelly Cunningham Ms. Patricia Davenport Reverend and Mrs. Thomas Davidson Dorothy and John De La Garza Evan ’95 and Mary Dial Tina Berliner and Joe Dickens Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dickinson Lauren Dill ’04 Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dillman Ms. Louisa Donoghue ’56 Mrs. Theresa Doyle 63
SAS Annual Fund Donors Mr. and Mrs. Norv Latreille Pam Lawder Tommie and Eric LeBlanc Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Lee Mr. and Mrs. James Leighty Malia LeMond ’79 and Michael Dolan Olivia Liebman ’13 Ms. Kaye Lynch Mercedes Madiedo Mr. and Mrs. Jim Madigan Lisa Magids Ms. Judy Magids Sumaiya and Nadeem Malik Dr. and Mrs. Ronnie Marks Meredith and Alan Marks Mr. and Mrs. Ray Martens Mr. and Mrs. Al Martin Natacha Martin Elizabeth Williams and Tom Martinec Jamie and Gabriel Martinez Trey Massengale Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mate Angela and Darrel Mayers Merrie Morris-Mazzetti and Robert Mazzetti Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCaig Susan and Jeff McCoy Merrilee and Pittman McGehee The Very Reverend and Mrs. Pitman McGehee Jennifer McGrath Ms. Melda McGrath Ryan McLaren ’03 Emily Meador ’96 Cheryl and Greg Mele Hollyana ’85 and Shane Melear Paula and Scott Milton Mrs. Carole Moore Sylvia Franco and John Moore Ms. Daphne Moraitis Ms. Eliza Morehead Ms. Susan Morehead Jenny and Evan Morgan Mrs. Lillian Mulkey Deborah Mussett Brady Nash Mrs. Mary Ellen Neal Carrie and Joshua Nelson Sandra Guardado and Matt Nelson Susan and John Nicklos Mr. and Mrs. Larry Niemann Mr. and Mrs. Steve Oden Ms. Jean Olson
DONOR, cont. Jody Hart ’78 and Ross Brown Mindy Hasie Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hawthorne Wendy Harvel and Blake Hawthorne Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haynes Ellen Heck ’02 and Andrius Galisanka Ms. Lynette Heckmann Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henry Mr. and Mrs. Eric Heydenreich Ms. Debbie Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hoefer Ms. Carol Holcombe Mary Ann and Scott Holland Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holmberg, Sr. Ivy Hou Mr. and Mrs. George Howard Mr. and Mrs. Steve Howard Ms. Kathy Howard Ms. Tyrrell Flawn and Dr. John P. Howe, III Donna and Frank Hunt Aaron Huntsberger ’11 Audrey Huntsberger ’09 Mr. and Mrs. Ron Huston Nancy Hutcheson Courtney and Greg Itson Katie and Ehren Iverson Melissa and Billy Jackson Ms. Willanna James Ed Jarusinsky Mr. Avery Jobe Rebecca and Ted Jobe Karen and Rob Johnson Laura Johnson Beth Myler and Erik Josowitz Nuala and Randy Judycki Roberta and Bill Kauffman Jackie Kerr and Gary Keith Matt Kelly Priya Kenny Mrs. Ruth Kidwell Cindy and Bruce Kim Dr. and Mrs. Norman Kim Mr. James Krajicek Richard Kriese Stephanie and Jason Kruger Rebecca and Stelios Kyriakides Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lambeth Zach Lanctot ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Landis Ms. Rose Marie Larriviere 64
SAS Annual Fund Donors Reagan and Keith ’02 Skates Amy and Drew Skinner Cyndy and Eric Smith Mr. and Mrs. Dave Snider Ms. Patricia Sorenson Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Speitel Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stern Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stevens Dr. Marilyn Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stokes
DONOR, cont. Mrs. Mitzi O’Neill Janet and Jeff Osborne Steve Osella Gloria and Evan Otto Mr. and Mrs. Riley Parker The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Claude Payne Anna Pena Mr. and Mrs. Ed Perry Dr. and Mrs. George Pierce Ms. Marjorie Pipkin Lynn and Steve Pollinger Heather McKinney and John Pomeroy Mrs. Dorothy Pope Mrs. Jane Porter Megan and Tim Pound Kerry and Jeff Ready Dr. and Mrs. Patlolla Reddy Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reese Susan Kemner Reed and Jack Reed Mr. and Mrs. Rick Rehfeldt Jim Resendez Andrew Rist ’05 Bebe Roberts Kim and Shawn Roberts Cecily and Tom Rodman Michelle and David Roe Ms. Mary Sue Rose Mr. and Mrs. Jay Rosenfeld Stacey and Michael Rosensteel Betsy Ross Ms. Elizabeth Royer Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rozman Hope Ruiz and Polo Ruiz-Santiago Clive Runnells ’08 Marsha Russell Ms. Marilyn Sager Pat Sinnott and Robert Salgo Sarah and Paul Sarahan Margaret Sauer Ms. Dee Saunders Ms. Karen Schimmel Jennie Luongo and Danny Schmidt Ms. Mary Schmidt Scott Schumann Jessica and John Scott Mary Kay and Chuck Sexton Lynn Sherman Molly Sherman Ms. Mary Sherwood Carolyn Simon
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Strausbaugh Philippa Strelitz and Brian Block Jennifer Sutton ’85 Dr. Mellick Sykes Ms. Barbara Sykes Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Taylor Reverend and Mrs. Robert Terhune Jim Thomas Dr. and Mrs. Warren Tingley Mr. and Mrs. Tim Toler Mr. and Mrs. Julius Tollas Jennifer Tollefson Sue and Vince Totero Ms. Mary Townsend Linh Tran Christy Tucker ’05 Dina Tucker Ms. Sharon Tully Michelle Turner Mrs. Robyn Turner Jill and John Tyler Ms. Patricia Tyler Kerry and Serge Ugarte Eileen and Tomislav Urban Erin Valdez Ms. Retta Van Auken Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vandergriff Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Veselka 65
SAS Annual Fund Donors DONOR, cont. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wesbecher Ginnie Wilcox ’84 Ms. Judy Willcott Janie and Jim Williams Nicole Williams Steve and Gretchen Williams Joan Winter Marla Wise Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolchansky Mary Lynn Woodall Janet and Phillip Wright Kate and Todd Wright Carolyn Young ’70 Lisa and Jeffrey Zapalac Colleen and David Zientek * Board of Trustee Members, 2013–14 † Deceased
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St. Andrew’s Annual Fund Matching Gifts Thank you to the following families who requested matching gifts from their employers to maximize their support of St. Andrew’s. Because of your efforts nearly $40,000 was given by matching gift companies this year! AEGON Transamerica Foundation Anonymous
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Eric and Tommie LeBlanc
CA, Inc Matching Gifts Program Laura and Michael Townsend
Oracle Matching Gifts Program Lidia and Kobchat Wongchotigul
Charles Schwab Matching Gift Center Monica and Steve Johnson
Progressive Insurance Carolyn and Eric Ostrom Josephine Mwamuye and Eddie Trevillion
DELL Direct Giving Campaign Natalie and Stephen Brown M.L. and Alan Calcote Katie and Chris Davis Heather and Darren Fedorowicz Kelly Walton and Peter Hofer Cheri and Richard Holmberg Liz and Kenneth Howard Kelly and Tyler Johnson Sylvia Franco and John Moore Gervaise and Todd Nix Ashlen Cherry and Marcus Ruark Jennifer and Kirk Schell Joyce Mullen and Todd Stephenson Christy and Mark Werner
Silicon Laboratories Inc. Linda and Michael Brucker Texas Instruments Foundation Matching Gift Program Bette and David Carroll Cathleen Riely and Brett Schwab The Powell Foundation Marian and Chris Casey TIAA-CREF Employee Giving Campaign Marisa and Romano Richetta TPG Capital, L.P. Bremond and Michael MacDougall VMware Foundation Laura and Felipe Payet
Eli Lilly and Company Frances and Ted Gilman
Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program Andrew Deskins
Emerson Sheri and Peter Zornio Forestar Group Inc. Beth and David Grimm IBM Corporation Matching Grants Program Julie and Garrett Hall Grace and Adam Ingram-Eiser Sumaiya and Nadeem Malik John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Julie and Kevin Witt JPMorgan Chase Will Haber ’03 Juniper Networks Orielle and Khoi Nguyen Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Amy and Kurt Sell
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We LOVE our Grandparents! Thank you to the following St. Andrew’s Grandparents for joining the Grandparents’ Club! Gifts of any amount to the St. Andrew’s Annual Fund qualify grandparents for membership in the Club. More than $105,000 was given by grandparents in 2013–14, THANK YOU!
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Grandparents’ Club Dr. Joyce Kimble and Mr. Benhardt Ahrens Bo Wieland, Class of 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Andy Alfonso, Jr. Ivan Crowson, Class of 2019 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Amburn Elisabeth Shanks, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ames Henry Ames, Class of 2017 Mr. and Mrs. Ron Anderson Caroline Anderson, Class of 2022 Mrs. Catherine Arrington Zach Bernard, Class of 2021 Grace Bernard, Class of 2023 Lt. General and Mrs. John R. Baker (Ret.) Sofiya Herter, Class of 2024 Dr. and Mrs. Bill Baker Daniel Howry, Class of 2014 Ms. Carol Barndollar Mallory Barndollar, Class of 2018 Mrs. Joan Baskin Mac Baskin, Class of 2016 Mr. Bob Bates Jack Malone, Class of 2021 Matt Malone, Class of 2024 Mr. Richard Batz Ella Townsend, Class of 2023 Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Becker James Krajicek, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Benson Harrison Benson, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Jose Berio Sofia Huston, Class of 2021 Caden Huston, Class of 2024 Eleanor Gammon Berry † ’58 and Matt Berry, Sr. Robert MacDougall, Class of 2019 William Berry, Class of 2023 Evelyn Berry, Class of 2021 Mr. and Mrs. William Berry Brooks Nelson, Class of 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Beuerlein Willie Beuerlein, Class of 2014 James Beuerlein, Class of 2017 Ms. Carolyn Beynon Caroline Graves, Class of 2016 Madison McWilliams, Class of 2020 Max McWilliams, Class of 2024 Marcus McWilliams, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bingham Duval Bingham, Class of 2020
Mr. and Mrs. William Blue Lily Martinez, Class of 2024 Marcus Martinez, Class of 2017 Mr. and Mrs. Ron Botkin Robert Botkin, Class of 2021 Daisy Botkin, Class of 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bradley Maja Urban, Class of 2022 Mr. Robert Bradshaw Elizabeth Bradshaw, Class of 2015 Maddie Bradshaw, Class of 2017 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady Catherine Brady, Class of 2014 Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bronik Joshua Natinsky, Class of 2025 Ms. Linda Brown Julia Coe, Class of 2018 Ms. Mary Ann Brown Allie Novess, Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown Hayden Kern, Class of 2022 Hunter Kern, Class of 2024 Ms. Rose Brown Marisa Washington, Class of 2019 Madisen Washington, Class of 2025 Nancy and Robert Buford Camden Werner, Class of 2023 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bunn Stella McAbeer, Class of 2024 Sandra and Charles Burnside Elizabeth Burnside, Class of 2021 Evan Burnside, Class of 2025 Mr. Edgar Buttner Nate Eakman, Class of 2014 Allison Eakman, Class of 2017 Ms. Susan Buzbee Cole Morehead, Class of 2020 Mr. James Cahill Olivia Cahill, Class of 2017 The Reverend A. Dean Calcote Kate Sarahan, Class of 2019 Will Sarahan, Class of 2019 Allie Calcote, Class of 2020 Mr. and Mrs. David Carroll Carson Carroll, Class of 2015 Dr. and Mrs. Robert Carsner Ben Carsner, Class of 2016 Mr. Charles Carson Carson Witt, Class of 2018 Ms. Jeneanne Carson Carson Witt, Class of 2018 70
Grandparents’ Club Mr. and Mrs. John Cassidy Walton Schmidt, Class of 2017 Emma Schmidt, Class of 2021 Ms. Gloria Castro Aimee Williams, Class of 2017 Jack Williams, Class of 2019 Ethan Williams, Class of 2022
Ms. Lexa Crane Daniel Frishman, Class of 2015 Mary Alex Frishman, Class of 2018 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cunningham Peyton Cunningham, Class of 2015 Truman Cunningham, Class of 2020 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Curtis Mason Ezell, Class of 2016 Chloe Ezell, Class of 2020 Ms. Diane Wommack Daniel Caroline Daniel, Class of 2019 Thomas Daniel, Class of 2021 Price Daniel, Class of 2024 Ms. Patricia Davenport Madeline Davenport, Class of 2024 Reverend and Mrs. Thomas Davidson Lex Searcy, Class of 2018 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davis Caroline Simmons, Class of 2025 Dorothy and John De La Garza Dorothy Thompson, Class of 2019 Mr. and Mrs. Phil Dial Luke Dial, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dickinson Rachel Nezzer, Class of 2017 Rebecca Nezzer, Class of 2019 Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dillman Will Snider, Class of 2020 Ben Snider, Class of 2022 Ms. Louisa Donoghue Mary Louisa Donoghue, Class of 2023 Mrs. Theresa Doyle Cason Doyle, Class of 2018 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dunnam Bridey Dunnam, Class of 2023 Dr. and Mrs. Carl Dyer Jessica Holmberg, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Derek Dyson Peter Dyson, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. John Edson Jack Nelson, Class of 2022 Mary Caroline Nelson, Class of 2022 Andrew Nelson, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Edwards Sarah Rulon-Miller, Class of 2014 Mrs. Patricia Ehrlich Simms Ehrlich, Class of 2019 Wheeler Ehrlich, Class of 2024
Mrs. Grayson Cecil Skip Clemons, Class of 2014 Mrs. Marian Claman Lachlan Claman, Class of 2018 Eleanor Claman, Class of 2020 Leah Claman, Class of 2020 Mr. and Mrs. George Clark Sarah Payet, Class of 2020 Mrs. Mary Lou Clarke Kevin Clarke, Class of 2014 Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Clifton Grayson Clifton, Class of 2016 Ms. Meg Clifton Nate Howard, Class of 2025 Ms. Jane Compere Carson Kurad, Class of 2019 Brady Kurad, Class of 2022 Dr. Anne Hebert and Mr. John Cooke Caroline Thompson, Class of 2020 Jack Thompson, Class of 2023 Mrs. Sally Cooke Caroline Thompson, Class of 2020 Jack Thompson, Class of 2023 Ms. Laura Coomes Finn McGehee, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Cooper Ben Carsner, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cox Hayden Cox, Class of 2023 71
Grandparents’ Club Mr. and Mrs. David Ellis Matthew Tobias, Class of 2018 Maria Tobias, Class of 2021 Mia Tobias, Class of 2022 Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ermis Annabel Briggs, Class of 2021 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ezell Mason Ezell, Class of 2016 Chloe Ezell, Class of 2020 Ms. Judith Falci Gavin Massengale, Class of 2017
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gillean Gillean Kelly, Class of 2014 Gracen Kelly, Class of 2016 Cailan Kelly, Class of 2019 Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Gilman Teddy Gilman, Class of 2020 Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Goldman Annie Goldman, Class of 2022 Caroline Goldman, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goodyear Ben Ingram-Eiser, Class of 2022 Ty Ingram-Eiser, Class of 2024 Mr. Gary Gormin Jack Gormin, Class of 2023 Mr. and Mrs. Nick Gotten Nate Howard, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. John Graves Caroline Graves, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Green Margot Metschan, Class of 2023 Liam Metschan, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Geof Greenleaf Susie Greenleaf, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Matt Greer Marisa Washington, Class of 2019 Madisen Washington, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Gunderson Channing Reeves, Class of 2015 Ms. Nadine Gunderson Channing Reeves, Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. LeMoyne Hall Kendall Hall, Class of 2022 Parker Hall, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. John Hanna Ethan Hanna, Class of 2020 Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Harvel Sophie Hawthorne, Class of 2022 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hawthorn Margaret Newton, Class of 2021 Catherine Newton, Class of 2023 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hawthorne Sophie Hawthorne, Class of 2022 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haynes Haynes McCoy, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henry Tomàs Henry, Class of 2021 Marcos Henry, Class of 2022 Mr. and Mrs. Eric Heydenreich Christian Erben, Class of 2017 Emma Erben, Class of 2019
Mr. and Mrs. James Fanning Jack Tyler, Class of 2015 Sydney Tyler, Class of 2015 Ms. Alma Nell Farmer Andrew Farmer, Class of 2023 Matthew Farmer, Class of 2023 Dr. and Mrs. Sam Fason Sam Fason, Class of 2014 Claire Fason, Class of 2017 Kate Fason, Class of 2023 Mrs. Rosalinda Fierro Frankie Reyna, Class of 2018 Mr. Steve Frishman Daniel Frishman, Class of 2015 Mary Alex Frishman, Class of 2018 Mr. Raul Garza and Mrs. Rosie Salazar-Garza Hannah Hornaday, Class of 2017 Jack Hornaday, Class of 2022 Mrs. Mary Giberson Logan Giberson, Class of 2015
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Grandparents’ Club Ms. Debbie Hicks Jackson Hanson, Class of 2022 Harrison Hanson, Class of 2023 Hardin Hanson, Class of 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hicks Jackson Hanson, Class of 2022 Harrison Hanson, Class of 2023 Hardin Hanson, Class of 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hoefer Olivia Cahill, Class of 2017 Ms. Phyllis Hojel Richie Hojel, Class of 2014 Natalie Hojel, Class of 2017 Andrew Hojel, Class of 2019 Mrs. Cathy Holland Alex Davis, Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holmberg, Sr. Jessica Holmberg, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Horton Audrey Schultz, Class of 2022 Mr. and Mrs. George Howard Nate Howard, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Howard Henry Howard, Class of 2018 Ms. Kathy Howard Nate Howard, Class of 2025 Ms. Tyrrell Flawn and Dr. John P. Howe, III Bo Parham, Class of 2021 Bradley Parham, Class of 2023 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ray Hudson Camille Hudson, Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hughes Jackson Hughes, Class of 2015 Sam Hughes, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. H. David Hughes Jackson Matthews, Class of 2021 Maddie Matthews, Class of 2023 Jonesie Matthews, Class of 2025 Janice Hughes Zach Sutton, Class of 2020 Eli Sutton, Class of 2022 Sophie Sutton, Class of 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Ron Huston Sofia Huston, Class of 2021 Caden Huston, Class of 2024 Mr. Moses Hutchins Trenton Jackson, Class of 2021 Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchison Max Jones, Class of 2014 Lucy Jones, Class of 2015 Georgia Jones, Class of 2016
Mr. Regis Ingram Scott Politz, Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Jacks Natalie Jacks, Class of 2016 Ms. Willanna James Chas Golson, Class of 2014 Cydnie Golson, Class of 2017 Mr. Avery Jobe T.J. Jobe, Class of 2023 Mr. and Mrs. Doug Johnson Caroline Daniel, Class of 2019 Thomas Daniel, Class of 2021 Price Daniel, Class of 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jones Michael Cummins, Class of 2015 Riley Anne Cummins, Class of 2018 Nancy and Mike Keasler Madeline Davenport, Class of 2024 Drs. Elva and Royce Keilers Sophia Mirran, Class of 2017 Julian Mirran, Class of 2019 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kelly Taylor Josey, Class of 2019 Lila Josey, Class of 2021 Travis Josey, Class of 2024 Mrs. Ruth Kidwell Charlie Tusa, Class of 2016 Dr. and Mrs. Norman Kim Sophia Levy, Class of 2019 Mr. and Mrs. Karl Kolm Mackenzie Cowan, Class of 2016 Mr. James Krajicek James Krajicek, Class of 2016 Ms. Charles Mary Kubricht Asher Fore, Class of 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lambeth Thomas Craig, Class of 2014 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Landis Ethan Hanna, Class of 2020 Ms. Rose Marie Larriviere Remy Fenrich, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Norv Latreille Kevin Latreille, Class of 2019 Kris Latreille, Class of 2022 Mr. and Mrs. Lee Leaman Allison Durrett, Class of 2019 Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Lee John Rufus Wallingford, Class of 2023 Mr. and Mrs. James Leighty Lizzie Leighty, Class of 2017 73
Grandparents’ Club Dr. and Mrs. Zeck Lieberman Zachary Dell, Class of 2015 Juliette Dell, Class of 2015 Ms. Kaye Lynch Cullen R. Parker, Class of 2016 Ms. Janie MacDougall Robert MacDougall, Class of 2019 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Madigan Austin Pound, Class of 2022 Madigan Pound, Class of 2025 Ms. Judy Magids Will Magids, Class of 2023 Dr. and Mrs. Ronnie Marks Miller Marks, Class of 2022 Madeline Marks, Class of 2024 Ms. Jackie Marshall Cole Marshall, Class of 2015 Connor Marshall, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Ray Martens Sam Martens, Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Al Martin Gabriel Lucio-Martin, Class of 2017 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mate Adam Brundell, Class of 2017 Terry Matthews Jackson Matthews, Class of 2021 Maddie Matthews, Class of 2023 Jonesie Matthews, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCaig Ella Grace McCaig, Class of 2025 Ms. Jacque McCall Carlie McCall, Class of 2021 Cade McCall, Class of 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Dick McClanahan Quinn McClanahan, Class of 2019 Cian McClanahan, Class of 2022 Reverend and Mrs. Pitmann McGehee Finn McGehee, Class of 2025 Ms. Melda McGrath Grace McGrath, Class of 2022 Evan McGrath, Class of 2025 Luke McGrath, Class of 2025 Ms. Patricia McHargue Spencer Hudson, Class of 2016 Sophie Hudson, Class of 2018 Mr. and Mrs. Mike McKaughan Diego Ruiz, Class of 2024 Annabelle McKaughan, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Hank McNamara Sarah Courtney, Class of 2021
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meinig Marina Smalling, Class of 2015 Sammi Smalling, Class of 2016 Ms. Barbara Miller Miller Marks, Class of 2022 Madeline Marks, Class of 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Doug Mohns Barrett Guttell, Class of 2017 Jack Guttell, Class of 2018 Tyler Guttell, Class of 2019 Cameron Guttell, Class of 2021 Mrs. Carole Moore Sofia Moore, Class of 2020 Mia Moore, Class of 2023 Ms. Daphne Moraitis Jacob Leonard, Class of 2017 Ms. Eliza Morehead Cole Morehead, Class of 2020 Ms. Susan Morehead Cole Morehead, Class of 2020 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morrison John Schneider, Class of 2018 Alexandra Lee, Class of 2019 Louise Lee, Class of 2021 Mrs. Lillian Mulkey Dalton Mulkey, Class of 2014 Mr. and Mrs. George Nalle Harrison M. Oddo, Class of 2024 Katie Oddo, Class of 2025 Lucy and Phil Nazro Sam Thurman, Class of 2015 Ben Thurman, Class of 2015 Rachel Nezzer, Class of 2017 Rebecca Nezzer, Class of 2019 Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Neal Max Ervin, Class of 2014 Mrs. Mary Ellen Neal Max Ervin, Class of 2014 Mrs. Carol Nelson Jack Nelson, Class of 2022 Mary Caroline Nelson, Class of 2022 Andrew Nelson, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson Dante Nelson, Class of 2019 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Niemann Nicole Heyer, Class of 2022 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Oden Mary Margaret Oden, Class of 2019 Ms. Jean Olson Ethan Rogers, Class of 2017 74
Grandparents’ Club Mrs. Mitzi O’Neill Connor Loose, Class of 2014 Ryan Loose, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. George Ostendorf, Sr. Coaty Ostendorf, Class of 2018 Mr. and Mrs. Dick Osterman Audrey Schultz, Class of 2022 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ostrom Annika Ostrom, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Paddock Luke Paddock, Class of 2025 Mrs. Emily Earle Parham Bo Parham, Class of 2021 Bradley Parham, Class of 2023 Mr. and Mrs. Riley Parker Cullen R. Parker, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Perry Cole Perry, Class of 2019 Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Peterson Audrey Peterson, Class of 2015 Dr. and Mrs. George Pierce Jenny Pollinger, Class of 2014 Ben Pollinger, Class of 2017 Ms. Marjorie Pipkin Alexis Lilley, Class of 2018 Mrs. Dorothy Pope Cole Morehead, Class of 2020 Mrs. Jane Porter Laine Porter, Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Gil Rankin Izzy Rankin, Class of 2016 Theo Rankin, Class of 2018 Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Ratliff Scout Swanson, Class of 2022 Dr. and Mrs. Patlolla Reddy Pavan Reddy, Class of 2016 Pritam Reddy, Class of 2016 Dr. and Mrs. A J Reed Harrison Reed, Class of 2019 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reese Luke Paddock, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Rick Rehfeldt Byars Langdon, Class of 2023 Evy Langdon, Class of 2024 Mr. John Roberts Rachel Nayer, Class of 2014 Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson Lauren Robertson, Class of 2022 Caris Robertson, Class of 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rogat Peyton Cunningham, Class of 2015 Truman Cunningham, Class of 2020 Mr. and Mrs. J. Dickson Rogers Katie Chandler, Class of 2018 Ms. Mary Sue Rose Henry Barnstone, Class of 2016 Clara Barnstone, Class of 2018 Millie Barnstone, Class of 2023
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Rosenfeld Kendall Hall, Class of 2022 Parker Hall, Class of 2025 Ms. Elizabeth Royer Charlie Welland, Class of 2021 Maggie Welland, Class of 2019 Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rozman Harrison Rozman, Class of 2017 Mr. and Mrs. Jon Ruff John Temple, Class of 2015 Annie Temple, Class of 2017 Mr. and Mrs. John Sabo Ursula Willcott, Class of 2017 Bentley Willcott, Class of 2024 Reverend Harold Sager William McKinnerney, Class of 2017 Grace McKinnerney, Class of 2020 Ms. Marilyn Sager William McKinnerney, Class of 2017 Grace McKinnerney, Class of 2020 Ms. Karen Schimmel Bo Carpenter, Class of 2025 Ms. Mary Schmidt Peter Dyson, Class of 2016 Ms. Sue Schwartz Kathleen Schwartz, Class of 2020 The Honorable Bob Shannon Camille Hudson, Class of 2015 75
Grandparents’ Club Mr. and Mrs. Max Sherman Clara Sherman, Class of 2019 Hasie Sherman, Class of 2019 Ms. Mary Sherwood Ally Sherwood, Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sikes Angela Barrow, Class of 2018 Michael Barrow, Class of 2022 Mr. Tom Simmons, Jr. Caroline Simmons, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Dave Snider Will Snider, Class of 2020 Ben Snider, Class of 2022 Ms. Patricia Sorenson Connor Blake, Class of 2014 Hannah Blake, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Speitel Matthew Speitel, Class of 2016 Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson Nate Stephenson, Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stern Caroline Anderson, Class of 2022 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stevens Katie Johnson, Class of 2014 Leah Johnson, Class of 2017
Dr. and Mrs. Mellick Sykes Lucy Bowles, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Taylor Andrew Taylor, Class of 2015 Katie Taylor, Class of 2017 Reverend and Mrs. Robert Terhune Robert Sjoberg, Class of 2014 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thompson Jack Thompson, Class of 2023 Caroline Thompson, Class of 2020 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thornton Lindsay Kayser, Class of 2022 Jack Kayser, Class of 2024 Dr. and Mrs. Warren Tingley Carter Reed, Class of 2014 Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tobias Matthew Tobias, Class of 2018 Maria Tobias, Class of 2021 Mia Tobias, Class of 2022 Mr. and Mrs. Tim Toler Taylor Josey, Class of 2019 Lila Josey, Class of 2021 Travis Josey, Class of 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Julius Tollas Fitzie Lee, Class of 2016 Sue and Vince Totero Drew Brummer, Class of 2016 Dr. and Mrs. Courtney Townsend Teddy Gilman, Class of 2020 Ms. Mary Townsend Ella Townsend, Class of 2023 Ms. Sharon Tully Kate Tully, Class of 2023 Mrs. Robyn Turner Cyrus Turner, Class of 2016 Ms. Patricia Tyler Jack Tyler, Class of 2015 Sydney Tyler, Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Vaccaro Addison Brown, Class of 2017 Ms. Retta Van Auken Tommy Bullion, Class of 2023 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vandergriff Kate Vandergriff, Class of 2021 Will Vandergriff, Class of 2023 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Vanis Luke Dial, Class of 2025 Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Veselka Asa Buehler, Class of 2015 Leila Buehler, Class of 2017
Dr. Marilyn Stewart Allie Calcote, Class of 2020 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stokes Sophie Stokes, Class of 2021 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Strausbaugh Nick Fox, Class of 2014 Kate Fox, Class of 2016 Molly Fox, Class of 2018 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swinnea Mackenzie Kruger, Class of 2020 Lily Kruger, Class of 2021 Jacob Kruger, Class of 2022 76
Grandparents’ Club Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Weil Elouise Weil, Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wesbecher Sofia Wesbecher, Class of 2025 Drs. Sara Jane and Robert White Henry Erlinger, Class of 2020 Ms. Judy Willcott Ursula Willcott, Class of 2017 Bentley Willcott, Class of 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Williams Emily Grace Williams, Class of 2022 Anna Faith Williams, Class of 2025 Ms. Marsha Williams Mary Louisa Donoghue, Class of 2023 Dr. and Mrs. Ed Withers Bering Edwards, Class of 2022 Luke Edwards, Class of 2023
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolchansky Harrison Rozman, Class of 2017 Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Wynne Charlie Scott, Class of 2018 Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Zarrow Tucker Eiland, Class of 2018 Delaney Eiland, Class of 2022 Gray Eiland, Class of 2022
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St. Andrew’s Crusaders Club Thank you to the following St. Andrew’s Alumni who have given to the school and qualify them for membership in the Crusader Club. We appreciate your important role in maintaining a high level of educational excellence for current and future students! Chad Auler ’84 Barton Ballard ’81 Rebecca (McHargue) Baxter ’79 Amanda (Merritt) Beck Foster ’68 Carriline (Christensen) Bergquist ’69 Eleanor (Gammon) Berry † ’58 Kibby Bratton ’85 Austin A. Brown ’13 Chris Carothers ’90 Catherine E. Chlebowski ’10 Kent Cole ’64 Thomas H. Daniel ’85 Evan L. Dial ’95 Lauren A. Dill ’04 Richard S. Donoghue ’86 Louisa (Mahone) Donoghue ’56 Kimberley (Curtis) Ezell ’79 Drake Fason ’78 Page Foshee ’66 Mary Ann (Thornhill) Frishman ’79 Delores Garcia ’62 Steven Garcia ’02 Nancy (Wilson) Garrison ’77 Samantha C. Gilster ’11 Will Haber ’03 Jody Hart ’78 Ellen Heck ’02 Aaron Huntsberger ’11 Audrey A. Huntsberger ’09 Zachary A. Lanctot ’13 Anna (Morrison) Lee ’79 Malia LeMond ’79 Olivia Liebman ’13 Bremond (Berry) MacDougall ’84 Michael MacDougall ’84 Mary Clare (Hughes) Matthews ’90 Jamie Matthews ’86 Jeff McCrary ’94 Ryan McLaren ’03 Andrea (Beynon) McWilliams ’86 Emily Meador ’96 Hollyana (Anderson) Melear ’85 Nathan Michaud ’04 John Nelson ’80 Alice (Nazro) Nezzer ’81 Shannon (Green) Owen ’89 Amy (McMichael) Paddock ’87
Catherine (Hoey) Randall ’81 Andrew T. Rist ’05 Jade Ross ’12 Monica Ross ’72 Clive Runnells, IV ’08 Kathryn (Long) Runnells ’71 Mary Frances (Morrison) Schneider ’77 Wally H. Scott ’67 Matthew Sjoberg ’70 Keith Skates ’02 Jennifer Sutton ’85 Lawrence Temple ’78 Christy Tucker ’05 Lee Walker† ’90 T.C. Waugh ’84 Christy (Buford) Werner ’89 Ginnie (Wyche) Wilcox ’84 Whitney Eledge Withers ’89 Charles E. Wright ’65 Mary (Garwood) Yancy ’74 Carolyn E. Young ’70 † Deceased
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Concert for Financial Aid Sponsors In April 2014, local bands MilkDrive and Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison performed at the St. Andrew’s Concert for Financial Aid. With record attendance and an outpouring of generosity from our community, more than $350,000 was raised for Financial Aid needs for the current academic year. THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored, purchased auction items, or raised your paddle to ensure St. Andrew’s can continue to offer scholarship assistance to 20% of our students.
Catherine and Bill Miller Heather and John Nelson Abbe and Steve Oden Donna and William Osborn Kathryn and Clive Runnells III Mimi and Allen Smith
Corporate Sponsor Retail Me Not Reform Pilates Texas Capital Bank Hometown Hero Anonymous Raina and Walt Hornaday The Pine Foundation Real Saint Amy and Randy Erben Connie and Charles Golson Karen and Philip Ingram Jackson, Sjoberg, McCarthy & Townsend LLP The Erlinger/Josowitz/McNearney families Terry and Brian Modoff The Hersch/Ingram-Eiser/Marks/Nelson families The Hanson/McGrath/Near/Paddock/Watson families
Melanie McNearney and Raina Hornaday Concert Chairs
Joyce Mullen and Todd Stephenson Laurie Ratliff and David Swanson Elissa and Jeff Thompson Nicole and Tyson Tuttle Michelle Lee and John Wallingford Lucy and Phil Weber Elyse and Russell White Whole Foods Ann and Peter Wood
True Blue Champ Heidi and Jim Cahill Chris and Phil Dial Jennifer and Richard Fadal Maria and Sandy Fleschman Forestar Group Inc Amy and Kurt Sell The Smalling Family Nicole and Brent Covert/Luci Baines Johnson and Ian Turpin
Friends of Financial Aid Kay and Ki Allen Liza and Benjamin Asher Rebecca and Chuck Baxter Cricket and Frank Benevento Taylor and Ben Bowles Martha and Mark Bradshaw Laura and Eric Buehler Karen and Clay Cary Kate and Steve Clark Cat and Mike Cummins Kristen and Trek Doyle Amy and David Dunham
CRU Angel Lisa Duchon and Dennis Andrulis Aileen and Mike Aviles Martha and Greg Clay Kelley and Tom Daniel Margie and Paul Gaudin Judge Guy Herman and Lynn Blais Lady and David Huffstutler Amy and Kevin Imes Mari and Robert Josey Wendy and Steve Martinez Amy and Ian McAbeer 79
Concert for Financial Aid Sponsors Carolyn and Eric Ostrum Sandra and Wayne Packwood Dinny and Hal Peterson Jennifer and Pete Roossien Julie and John Schlitt Karin and Jeffry Schneider Ashley and Brent Shanks Beth and Taylor Sherwood Laurel and Dudley Simmons Meghan and Chris Slover Sarah Soutas Roxanne McKee and Jerry Speitel Jennifer Sutton Johnny Sutton Frances and Robin Thompson Michelle and Paul Tobias Beth and Bo Townsend Susan Kidwell and Michael Tusa Lauren Ravkind and Morris Weiss Christy and Mark Werner Yvette and Jason Wesbecherr Diane and Donnie Williams Cory Wolf and Sam Wilson Christina Adams and Christopher Wlezien Suzie and Eric Wright
Friends of Financial Aid, cont.
Jess Chapin and Laurie Eiserloh Betsy and Jody Farmer Kristin and Drake Fason Mary Ann and Ben Frishman Diana Garcia Karen and Bill Gernstein Annette and Douglas Gester Frances and Ted Gilman Shelby and Tom Goodrum Niffer and Mark Greenberg Margaret and Dave Hampton Elizabeth and Scott Hanna Cassie and Ben Havemann Huyen Cao and Shane Hayes Catherine Herter Ann and Richad Hojel Jane and Jeff Howard Kim Smith and Michael Hsu Kathy and David Hughes Miriam Sadaka and Wissam Jabre Ann and Brad Jerome Monica and Steve Johnson Andrea and Walter Kalmans Laura Longoria Christi and Julian Lowin Mercedes Madiedo Michelle Marks Jennifer and Chad Marsh Elizabeth and Steve Martens Melody and Shain McCaig Trish and Kit McConnico Kirk and Miles McKie Courtney and Lucian Morehead Katrina and Sean Murphy Michelle and Eric Natinsky Lucy and Phil Nazro Kelly and George Ostendorf 80
Gifts in Support of Financial Aid Anonymous Chela and Norman Abdallah Laura Longoria Louise and Mark Michaud The Moody Foundation Robin and Gene Shepherd
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The Miller Tract
Gifts in Support of Upper School Expansion The acquisition of an additional 93 acres of property at St. Andrew’s Upper School has provided unparalleled security for our school. With opportunities for improvements to our campus entrance to long-term security and future development, this new property is an incredible asset for St. Andrew’s. In 2013, the school constructed a new entrance, enhancing the safety for all our drivers. The long-term value of the land and the growth opportunities it provides to the future of the school are immeasurable and we are grateful to our families for their support of this new endeavor. Anonymous Wendy Albrecht The Brown Foundation, Inc. Coon Family Foundation Catherine and Bill Miller The Pine Foundation The Sam and Sonia Wilson Family Foundation
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Bailey Society The Bailey Society was established in 2002 to recognize the generosity and foresight of those who join the school’s founders in securing the future of St. Andrew’s. The hallmark of this special group is the commitment of each of these supporters to a strong, financially sound independent school that will prepare our students as scholars, athletes, servants and artists for generations to come. Members of the Bailey Society have established a deferred gift that will benefit St. Andrew’s and its students and faculty in the future. The Bailey Society is named in honor of Bishop Field Scott Bailey (1916–2005), a founder of St. Andrew’s and a pillar of the Episcopal Church community. The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Scott Field Bailey and Mrs. Evelyn Bailey Marcia Bailey Judson Clark ’03 Cynthia Clark Joyce and Dave Dormady Melissa and Roy Duckworth Debbie and Randy Fein Margie and Paul Gaudin Bonita and Jeff Garvey James Gilbert Tracey and Aaron Kozmetsky ’85 James Leech Maebess Matthews Melinda and Jimmy McMichael Genie and Bob Miller Jeannine and John Miller Lucy and Phil Nazro Christy Nisbett Louisa and David Stegmann Harriet Anderson Vineyard Kristin Von Kreisler ’56 Jean Works John Works
Membership in the Bailey Society is extended to an individual who: 1. includes St. Andrew’s Episcopal School as beneficiary of his or her will; 2. names St. Andrew’s as the beneficiary of a life income gift such as a charitable gift annuity, a charitable remainder trust or a charitable lead trust; 3. names St. Andrew’s as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan. 83
Memorials & Honoraria Louise and Peter Pincof f s Harriet Rutland Southwest Risk LP Tarrytown Pharmacy, Inc Ginnie Wilcox Gail Wommack Williams Anne and Lee Yeakel
In Memory of Barbara Adams Kate and Steve Clark Lucy and Phil Nazro Betty Stuart and Todd Scharnberg Jane and Ben Schotz Beth and Bo Townsend In Memory of Nick Bailey Lucy and Phil Nazro
In Memory of Jacque Bulhon John H. Nash, III
In Memory of Bishop Maurice Benitez Lucy and Phil Nazro
In Memory of Judith Butler The Christensen Family Tanya Dimpsey In Memory of Byram Christensen June and Money Adams Marcia and Bob Bailey Helen and Francis Bostick Nancy and John Cargile Ann and Jim Cauthorn Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Chandler Eleanor Ann Chote Kate and Steve Clark Dr. and Mrs. Frank M. Covert, III Margie and Tom Cowden Rebecca and Mark Davis Kathy and Bill Donnell Susan Driver Valerie and Sam Dunnam Ila and John Falvey Mr. and Mrs. Howell Finch, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Finch Julia and Laurens Fish Amanda and Morris Foster Yvonne Gardner Margie and Paul Gaudin Glenda Goehrs Dr. and Mrs. Earl Grant Staley and Jack Gray Patricia Green Dealey and David Lady and David Huf f stutler Meta Butler Hunt Derek Johnson Jr. League Sustainers’ Garden Workshop Janie and Jerry Julian Patty and Randall Kob Clyde Littlef ield Sallie McCutcheon Will, Wes, Belinda and Willis McCutcheon
In Memory of Eleanor Gammon Berry President George W. and Laura Bush Rick Chambers Kate and Steve Clark Nancy and Jack Collins Margie and Tom Cowden Christine and Philip Dial Susan and Mike Edgar Kay and Charles Finnell Amanda Beck Foster Karen and Warren Freund Pam and Keith Fullenweider Winnie Gage Margie and Paul Gaudin Francine and Mark Hardeman Charlotte and Lowell Haro Rodney Paul Land Amanda McElveen Genie Miller Jeannine and John Miller Steve Mobley Mary Lou and Charles Morrison Dorothy Nash and Nancy Nash Harper Lucy and Phil Nazro 84
Memorials & Honoraria
In Memory of Byram Christensen – continued Nancy Merritt Genie Miller Jeannine and John Miller Catherine and Bill Miller Ann and John Mobley Ann Moody Marion and George More Mary Lou and Charles Morrison Patricia Morrison Elizabeth and Chuck Nash Lucy and Phil Nazro Carol Corley Nelson Martha Norton Dr. and Mrs. Theo Painter Louise and Peter Pincoffs Linda and James Prentice Producers Livestock Auction Co. Julie and David Quam Kathryn and Clive Runnells, III Harriet Rutland Kristin and Matt Sjoberg Sam V. Stone, Jr Martha Talley Tarrytown Pharmacy, Inc Texas Classroom Teachers Association Mary Lib Thornhill Jeanne and Jim Vier Mrs. Adrian Walker Dr. and Mrs. George Willeford, III Nancy Wilson Sonia and Sam Wilson Sam Winters
In Memory of Helen Diana Creighton Cole Diana Prechter and Kent Cole In Memory of David Thomas Davenport Carol Corley Nelson In Memory of Lorraine Dell Lucy and Phil Nazro In Memory of Scott Ervin Lucy and Phil Nazro In Memory of Patricia Kelly Fatter Lynne and Duke Covert In Memory of JoAnn Bland Finley Carol Corley Nelson
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Memorials & Honoraria In Memory of Virginia Fisher Kate and Steve Clark Margie and Paul Gaudin Catherine and Bill Miller Betty Stuart and Todd Scharnberg Beth and Bo Townsend
In Memory of Robert Mickey Carol Corley Nelson In Memory of Beryl Buckley Milburn Carol Corley Nelson
In Memory of Eleanor Stayton Gammon Kathryn and Larry Anderson Barbara Anderson Kate and Steve Clark Nancy and Jack Collins Margie and Tom Cowden Pam and Charles Craig Susan Driver Amanda Beck Foster Mr. and Mrs. Warren Freund, Jr Nancy Merritt Genie Miller Lucy and Phil Nazro Julie and Pat Oles John Patton Sara and Dick Rathgeber Valerie Wenger Jean Wright
In Memory of Dr. George Justice Race, MD, PhD Carol Corley Nelson
In Memory of Kethan Kumar Carolyn Bass Jacki and Joshua Claman Kimberly White Erlinger and Tate Erlinger Chloe Ezell and Family The Gonzalez Family Mari and Robert Josey Beth Myler and Erik Josowitz The Kalmans Family Colleen Kell Madison McWilliams Deborah Mussett Lucy and Phil Nazro Barbara and Bob Norwood Daniel Villareal Diane and Donnie Williams
In Memory of Richard Reynolds Marcia and Bob Bailey Dolly and John Barclay Jerry A. Bell, Jr Dr. and Mrs. Frank M. Covert, III Rebecca and Mark Davis Drive a Senior—West Austin Valerie and Sam Dunnam Kay and Charles Finnell Page Foshee Amanda Beck Foster Jane and Brian Greig Margaret and Frank Krasovec Rodney Paul Land Patty and Wayne Maggard Nancy Merritt Julie and Kirk Michaux Jeannine and John Miller Genie Miller Patricia Morrison John Nash, III Dorothy Nash and Nancy Nash Harper Jeanette Nassour Lucy and Phil Nazro Carol Corley Nelson Cathy and Chuck Oswalt and Leif Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Theo Painter Joe Penland Kathryn and Clive Runnells, III Edward Safady Joy Manning Scott Mary Lib Thornhill
In Memory of Jean Kuykendall Carol Corley Nelson
In Memory of Andrew Robertson Carol and Pat Robertson
In Memory of Frances Cobble Francis Lindsay Carol Corley Nelson
In Memory of Kathy Rogers Winnie Gage Lucy and Phil Nazro Ginnie Wilcox
In Memory of Patrick Marshall Bebe Roberts 86
Memorials & Honoraria In Memory of Joy Manning Scott Genie Miller
In Honor of Ashley Brandon and Rob Leacock Julie and Garrett Hall
In Memory of Kristin Shelton Kristin and Craig Allen Margie and Tom Cowden Colleen and Tom Terkel
In Honor of Susan Coleman Buzbee Dorothy B. Pope In Honor of Jim Currin Lynette Heckmann
In Memory of Blake Stroud Sparenberg Carol Corley Nelson
In Honor of Rebecca N. Davis Kristen and John Nelson In Honor of General John Kline Dorothy B. Pope In Honor of Courtney and Lucian Morehead Dorothy B. Pope In Honor of Eliza Morehead Dorothy B. Pope In Honor of Susan Morehead Dorothy B. Pope
In Memory of Dr. Sidney Stewart Lucy and Phil Nazro
In Honor of Anna Mae Morrison Mary Lou and Charles Morrison
In Memory of John Stuart Lauren Wilson
In Honor of Lucy Nazro Isabel and Dave Welland
In Memory of Ed Sykes Lucy and Phil Nazro
In Honor of Carol C. Nelson Kristen and John Nelson
In Memory of Betty Thorne Lucy and Phil Nazro
In Honor of Bebe Roberts Kristen and John Nelson
In Memory of Dean Towner Barbara Anderson Kate and Steve Clark Jeannine and John Miller Lucy and Phil Nazro Carol Corley Nelson Cathy and Ray Renner Kathryn and Clive Runnells, III Valerie Wenger
In Honor of Vivia Robertson The Kalmans Family In Honor of Judy and Charlie Shelton Cindra and Thomas Burchett In Honor of Sharon Wilson Kathryn Miller Anderson ’65
In Memory of Dorothy Winters Gail Wommack Williams In Memory of Judson Wroe The Christensen Family Carol Corley Nelson 87
Founders’ Circle Members of the St. Andrew’s Founders’ Circle have made substantial gifts to fund capital projects at St. Andrew’s. We are very grateful to these families that have given more than $100,000 to support superior facilities for students and faculty. Betsy and Hughes Abell Duane Albrecht Wendy Albrecht Anonymous Val and Beau Armstrong Rona and David Baizer Bill Banowsky Thalia Banowsky Alec Beck† O.V. Bennett, Jr.† Laura and Steve Beuerlein Janet and Burnie Burner Paul Bury Tracey Bury Heidi and Jim Cahill * Kathy Cantilo Patrick Cantilo Suzanne Freid-Carper and Don Carper June and Mark Chandler Dr. and Mrs. Steve Clark* Loretta and Jeff Clarke Brigid Cockrum Melissa and Key Collie Kirsten and Jonathan Coon Julie and Ben Crenshaw Edie Rogat and Cotter Cunningham* Susan and Michael Dell Leslie and Art DelVesco Charmaine and Frank Denius Lorie and Rick Dupont Nancy and Jim Edsel Lisa and Freddy Fletcher Amanda Beck Foster and Morris Foster Carolyn and Tom Gallagher Becky and Donald Garcia Bonita and Jeff Garvey Judge† and Mrs. Will Garwood Debbie and Will Garwood Melissa and Silver Garza Margie and Paul Gaudin Annette and Doug Gester Lisa and Robert Giberson Candace† and Jim Gilbert Sara and Ralph Gilster Laura and Morris Gottesman
Lisa and Sandy Gottesman Mrs. Charlotte Gottesman Kimberly Granger Melissa and Scott Greenwell Ann Grimes Mr.† and Mrs. Bob Hallmark Rani Clasquin and Eric Harslem Dealey and David Herndon Ann and Richard Hojel David Honeycutt Raina and Walt Hornaday Jeri and Jim Houstoun Gail and Bob Hughes Molly and Craig Hughes Kim and Kyle Hughes Roe Sharon Hughes Mary and John Jones Cynthia and Roy Keithley Heather and Martin Kohout Myrna and Tom Lantzsch R.B.† and Margaret† Lewis Petie and Bryan Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Patton Lochridge Bremond and Michael MacDougall Kim and Johnny Mansour Suzie and Brent Martin Jill and Kip McClanahan Charmaine and Gordon McGill Chris Mattsson and John McHale Nancy and Kerry † Merritt Catherine and Bill Miller Eugenia and Bob† Miller Jeannine and John Miller Bonnie K. Mills Laurée and Jim Bob Moffett Ross Moody John and Pam Myers Julie and Pat Oles Donna and William Osborn Betty and Duncan Osborne D.K. and Mike Reynolds Candy and Vic Rogers Debra and Kevin Rollins Laura and Chris Rulon-Miller
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Kathryn and Clive Runnells III Betty Stuart and Todd Scharnberg Cynthia and Jack Selman Deanna and Jeff Serra Robin and Gene Shepherd Julie and Stephen Siegele Anne and Rich Smalling Lindsay and Ford Smith Louisa and David Stegmann Michelle and Paul Tobias Isabel and Dave Welland Pam and Neel White Kim and Floyd Wilson Lauren and Sterling† Wilson Sharon Wilson Sonia and Sam Wilson Nancy and Steve Wilson Carol Carpenter Winkel Mr.† and Mrs.† Tom Yager Mary and Howard Yancy Diana and Mike Young Deborah and Stephen Yurco * New Members 2014
† Deceased
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Scholarship and Endowment List The St. Andrew’s endowment represents more than $11.5 million in assets invested in a diversified portfolio that represents a powerful and stable source of support for the school and helps ensure our long-term success. Unlike annual gifts, tuition, and fees the endowment provides a protected source of income not subject to variations in student enrollment and is cushioned against changes in the market. Continuing to build the endowment will increase our ability to provide an exceptional educational experience for students. St. Andrew’s Endowment Funds The James Abell Endowment Hughes and Betsy Abell Social and Emotional Learning Fund The Anderson-Vineyard Memorial Scholarship Fund for Minority Students The 2006 Alec Beck Endowed Middle School Scholarship The 2004 Hilary H. Carlson Upper School Faculty Enrichment Fund The Bill Costas Endowed Fund for Faculty Enrichment in Math The Anna-Riley Danielle Crenshaw 2016 Endowed Lower School Scholarship The Julie and Ben Crenshaw Endowed Scholarship The Claire Susan Crenshaw 2002 Endowed Lower School Scholarship The Katherine Vail Crenshaw Endowed Middle School Scholarship The Eleanor “Ellee” Fletcher 2008 Endowed Scholarship The Jan Stone Hughes Memorial Endowment The Endowed Fund for Social and Emotional Learning
St. Andrew’s Pooled Scholarship Funds The All Saints’ Scholarship Fund The Barbara Anderson Scholarship Fund The Louise Landis Armstrong Fund The Dawnelle Anderson Benson Scholarship Fund The Rev. Samuel N. Bowman Scholarship Fund The Robert H. Bowman Scholarship Fund The Patricia Crail Brown Scholarship The Edwin R. Buster IV Memorial Fund The Frank and Louise Carpenter Scholarship The Rt. Rev. Anselmo Carral Scholarship Fund The Clayton Fund Scholarship The Lillian Gullette Corner Scholarship Fund The Isabelle Thompson Decherd Memorial Scholarship Fund The Eleanor Stayton & William Gammon, Jr. Scholarship Fund The St. John Garwood Scholarship Fund The Kerry Bennett Goode Scholarship Fund The Gottesman Scholarship Fund The Mignon Henry Scholarship Fund The Elizabeth Hughes Hoey Scholarship Fund The O.H. Elliott and Ora Elliott Houston Scholarship Fund The Anna Mae and E. Gary Morrison Scholarship Fund The Rebecca Young Nelson Scholarship Fund The Marc Pappas Scholarship Fund The Leslie Cain Poteet Scholarship Fund The Andrew Louis Robertson Scholarship Fund The Debbie Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund The Kristin Shelton Scholarship Fund The Michael Reed Symank Scholarship Fund The Terry Tilton Memorial Scholarship Fund The W. Robert Vaden Scholarship Fund The Jane Rushing Winters Scholarship Fund
St. Andrew’s Concert Funds The 2001 Asleep at the Wheel Middle School Scholarship The 2003 Pat Green Endowed Upper School Scholarship The 2005 Robert Earl Keen Endowed Middle School Scholarship The 2007 Grupo Fantasma Endowed Fund The 2008 Los Lonely Boys Endowed Fund The 2009 Mark Chesnutt Endowed Fund The 2010 Bob Schneider Endowed Fund
Please contact Catherine Herter should you have any questions about endowment giving at 512.299.9809 or cherter@sasaustin.org
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St Andrew’s Espicopal School, 2013–2014 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF
CHAIRMAN Margie Gaudin
HEAD OF SCHOOL Sean Murphy
VICE CHAIRMAN Heidi Cahill
HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL Todd Stephenson, PhD.
TREASURER Anne Smalling
HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Alice Nezzer ’81
SECRETARY Isabel Welland
HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL Sharon Wilson, PhD.
TRUSTEES Kate Clark Tom Daniel ’85 Amy Dunham Randy Erben Drake Fason ’78 David Grimm Jeff Howard David Huffstutler David Hughes David Jackson William Osborn Kathryn Runnells ’71 Matt Sjoberg ’70 Jerry Speitel Jim Susman Lawrence Temple ’78 Bo Townsend Sam Wilson Steve Wilson EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison, Bishop Suffragen of Texas Patty Loose, Parent Association President Anne McKinnerney, Parent Association President Catherine Miller, Chair, Committee on Trustees Sean Murphy, Head of School Edie Rogat, Parent Association President
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE STAFF Director of Development and Communications Catherine Herter Annual Giving Manager Allison Brubaker Database Coordinator Brenda Hansen Dean of External Affairs and Alumni Relations Jim Heck Marketing and Graphic Design Jenny Morgan
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this donor list. If your name has been inadvertently left off or incorrectly listed, please accept our sincere apology and contact the Development Office so it can be corrected in the future. If you would like to make a gift to St. Andrew’s, please contact Catherine Herter at 512.299.9809 or cherter@sasaustin.org 91
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We’re bringing Churchill Downs to Southwest Parkway at St. Andrew’s Annual Concert for Financial Aid!
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015
Derby 2015