Torch Annual Report 2021

TORCH 2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT

REMEMBERING A LEGEND: JEFF BUFORD

IMPORTANCE OF ELECTIONS

A LOTTA LOVE FOR THE LATTAS

Igniting Passions to Impact Our World

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers

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2695 SSW LOOP 323 TYLER, TEXAS 75701 903.597.6000 www.all-saints.org

Ex-Officio Trustees

Stacy Bengtson President

Ann Brookshire Past President

Greg Adcock Vice President Finance

Mike Cobb Head of School

Laura Waits Vice President Development

The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher Bishop Suffragan of Texas

Julie Greene Secretary

The Rev. David Luckenbach Rector of Christ Church

Paul Cooper Vice President / Committee on Trustees

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Trustees

The Very Rev. M.L. Agnew Jon Alexander Tracey Bedgood Susan Bosworth Roe Buckley The Rev. John Carr Gigi Clements J.P. Davis Roy Gerard Clark Hampe, Jr. Debby Hardin John Hills

Bryan Rossman Mark Russell Meridith Twaddell James Wynne, III

Trustees Emeriti

Herbert Buie

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FROM THE DESK OF HEAD OF SCHOOL MIKE COBB

THE PASSING OF A LEGEND: JEFF BUFORD

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GIVING TUESDAY SUPERPOWERS WHY VOTING COUNTS CHINESE IS THE NEWEST WORLD LANGUAGE OFFERING AT ASES EGG-CELLENT LIFE LESSONS

FOUNDERS’ DAY 2020

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Mr. Cobb on Hop Day 2020 with the Class of 2021. from the desk of

Mike Cobb As I cross the threshold of my 50th birthday I have found myself reflecting on my 25+ years as an educator. Through these years there are countless stories and lessons taught and learned but also transformations that have shaped how and what we learn.

My first classroom was complete with technological tools such as chalkboards and overhead projectors. To say the least the world has changed but many classrooms have not.

Global trend setters are claiming we have entered a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Like previous industrial revolutions this change is being powered by transformative technological change. The first three revolutions used steam, electricity, and electronics to design, develop, and deliver new solutions to our daily lives. This new revolution is different in several ways. It is powered by fully networked digital platforms that are powerful fusions of technologies that blur the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres.

positioned and prepared to not just live in the future, but thrive in the future. Their lives will be defined by continuous learning and new skill sets. At All Saints we are dedicated to creating authentic learning experiences that give students agency to develop and hone their creativity, flexibility, adaptability, and resilience. As I observe our teachers and students in our learning environments, I am optimistic and encouraged. From the Learning Farm to powerful laser cutters, from the Early Learning and Lower School Oasis Lab to the Upper School students building prosthetics and assistive technologies, from the playgrounds to immersive ecological studies at the Outdoor Learning Center our students are benefiting from quality learning experiences while developing the qualities that will prepare them to be the leaders for tomorrow.

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Our current generation of students are living in a time experiencing breakthroughs and changes with no historical precedent.

This revolution is evolving at an exponential rate not a linear one. And these possibilities will be multiplied by emerging technology breakthroughs in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, 3-D printing, nanotechnology, biotechnology, laser technology, materials science, energy storage, and quantum computing.

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It is powerful to review the guideposts we have developed with the “Portrait of a Graduate, Portrait of a Teacher, and Portrait of a Classroom” and the way we see today feeding into tomorrow.

These views portray a learning environment that interconnects with teachers that have mastery, passion and impact… with classrooms characterized by learning that engages the head, the hands, and the heart… and then graduates who display honor, truth, and wisdom in all that they do as they are positioned to take their

Mike Cobb, Head of School

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Herb Buie and Jeff Buford at Founders’ Day 2015.

Debra Cobb, Jeff Buford and Mike Cobb, Head of School

Remembering a Legend: Jeff Buford

by Claire Hodges, Director of Annual Giving

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eff Buford—a man of passion, generosity, and commitment to education—passed away peacefully in December 2020. He is the giant who paved the path of success for All Saints Episcopal School.

Mr. Buford became involved with All Saints when his two children, Chris and Lauren, began attending All Saints in 1985. Chris was a member of the fourth graduating class of the school in 2000. Lauren attended for many years as well.

His support of All Saints began 35 years ago in the mid 1980’s. He served as a board member, board chairman, alumni parent, board emeritus and wise counselor to every Head of School at All Saints. His irreplaceable dedication to All Saints will be deeply missed.

In the mid-1980’s the oil industry plummeted and the school hit a very tough time financially. Enrollment was down and the school was running an annual operating deficit. At that time, Mr. Buford was elected Chairman of the Board. With 6 | TORCH

the brave leadership of Mr Buford, the school took drastic measures to remain open: cutting operating expenses and letting some teachers and staff go, an extremely difficult responsibility. The school was also behind on a substantial loan to the bank for what is now the King Early Learning and Lower School building. The bank was about to foreclose.

Mr. Buford and Judge Leonard Davis collected money from around 25 community members who were the original guarantors for the loan. However, several of them were unable to pay due to the hardships of the time. Mr. Buford was not a guarantor of the loan, but without flinching, he contributed $100,000 toward the loan allowing the school to keep its doors open.

That courageous, generous move was only the beginning of his dedication to All Saints. Mr. Buford always helped when there was a problem and consistently stepped up

Longtime wupporters of All Saints were honored at the dedication of the Major Donor Plaza on April 30, 2018.

Jeff Buford and Kathy Wood.

Eddie Francis, DIrector of Athletics, and Jeff Buford.

Melvina Buie, Herb Buie, Jeff Buford and Bill Clements

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both financially and with sage advice and counsel. After the debt was paid off, Mr. Buford and the board passed a no-debt policy for the school. He was the anonymous key lead gift on every major capital campaign starting with the first to build Davis Gym in 1992, all the way up until the Honor Our Past, Imagine Our Future Capital Campaign in 2017. His financial contributions never wavered.

Mr. Buford also served as an important mentor to every Head of School All Saints has had in our 45 year history. He was the common denominator that could bring each Head up to speed and help them learn more about our school. He knew the history and knew exactly how to counsel and guide our leaders to a successful tenure at our school that has so many dedicated donors, teachers, families and students.

Mr. Buford served on the board for over 30 years, with his final years as Trustee Emeritus.

He never missed a board meeting or an opportunity to share his love for All Saints with his friends. In his final years, he created, funded and raised money for The Head of School Excellence Fund. This fund was created to support the Head of School and also serve as a solid foundation to support All Saints Heads of School for years in the future. Mr. Buford was always thinking about the future of All Saints and how to set the school up for success.

Jeff Buford and Herb Buie burn the bank note from debt incurred in 2015 when building the Chapel.

The legacy left by Mr. Buford at All Saints will live on forever.

Every student at All Saints is incredibly blessed by his vision, perseverance and belief in this school.

We will miss him dearly, but he will be remembered forever.

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Jeff Buford, Judge Leonard Davis and Herb Buie

Jeff Buford speaking at Founders’ Day in 2015 when honoring Eddie Frances.

BUILDING Relationships

by Amanda Adair, Upper School Physics and Engineering Teacher

The work of two engineering classes, taught by Mrs. Adair, culminates in building a sensory playhouse for Willow Bend Boys Home.

Waiting for the flatbed trailer, my engineering students laughed and joked with each other, as teen boys often do. Eventually, the truck came around the corner, and an energetic lady with a thick German accent jumped out of the cab.

Delivery day was here.

During the ‘19-‘20 school year, a team of engineering students decided they wanted their project for students with special needs to be as big as a house; literally. They wanted to build a playhouse with interactive sensory elements on the outside. COVID may have caused students to hit the pause button, but the building was not over.

of calm when emotions were overwhelming. The UT Tyler Occupational Therapist program finished out the inside with paneling and soft textures.

Three groups of dedicated students worked to make the playhouse a reality. All worked on a project bigger than a house...bigger than themselves...bigger than they realized. They are making an impact on our world through executing engineering skills learned in my class.

In August 2021, I was almost apologetic when I introduced the incomplete project to my new crop of young engineers. I knew it was going to be hard to take ownership of someone else’s vision—the students before them. However, they jumped in enthusiastically, painting the outside bright, vibrant colors and putting a collection of knobs, beads, and gears on the outside to incite interaction.

As the sensory house progressed to be more bright and cheerful, it attracted media attention. My students patiently answered questions from a local reporter with silly grins that wondered “Why us? What did we do?” They giggled at their published photo, proudly holding the walls up for Mr. Cobb’s inspection.

The visitor who had arrived to pick up the playhouse explained to my students where their project was going. She works at a foster home for boys called Willow Bend Boys home. This home houses teen boys that laugh and joke with each other and play football just like these All Saints students do - but who had been victims of horrific abuse. The playhouse would provide a place

The final sensory playhouse built by All Saints engineering students and UT Tyler Occupational Therapy Program.

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by Claire Hodges, Director of Annual Giving

Success

Giving Tuesday—a global giving movement—offered a unique and fun way for All Saints supporters to donate to The All Saints Fund: by giving them SUPER POWERS to double their dollar on December 1, 2020. Several generous donors combined forces to offer a $23,000 match for gifts received on December 1. The results were astounding as the school raised $61,000 in 18 hours on Giving Tuesday. Thank you for giving!

The superhero theme for Giving Tuesday was a great way to get students, teachers and parents involved in the fun. Students loved putting on capes and masks and striking a pose.

Copper Roof Media, our student-run marketing agency, teamed up with the development team to help promote the day and thank generous donors. Students joined Claire Hodges, Director of Annual Giving, and Ariana Riley in the “War Room” as they watched donations increase, filmed videos to encourage gifts, and thanked donors as gifts came through online.

Funds raised for the All Saints Fund are critical to the All Saints experience. The All Saints Fund strengthens and sustains the operating budget, covering things like enhancing the breadth and depth of our curriculum, attracting the best teachers in East Texas and providing technology improvements.

“When we learned that the goal for the day was $50,000 I was pretty surprised,” said senior Sarah Huckabee. “That goal seemed ambitious. But, it was very energizing to be a part of the success that day. We learned that publicizing a big goal can be a great way to achieve it!”

“Everybody loves being a superhero,” says Claire Hodges, “and giving parents, grandparents and supporters the ability to harness their super powers, doubling their dollar and supporting a great school....it’s a win-win.”

After Giving Tuesday, the All Saints Fund tally reached to $230,000 with 51% Parent Participation. Thank you to EVERYONE who contributed and #DoubledYourDollar on Decemner 1!

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Your Vote Counts

by Dr. Amy Alsip, Head of Lower School

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hen the rest of America was casting their ballots to vote for president this past November, our youngest All Saints students were learning about civic duty and the voting process. It was important to the leadership of Early Learning and Lower School that the students learned about the political process and the importance of having a voice in an age-appropriate manner.

Students were educated about the voting requirements, electoral process, and varied levels of government. Rather than discussing highly charged political topics or which real-world candidate was the “best”, teachers helped students focus on campaigning for things that mattered to them- favorite foods, pets, ice cream, free dress, and book characters!

Each student was given a voter’s registration card which they were required to show to Mrs. Huggler, who served as the Election Official, and then they placed their individual ballots into the voting “machine.”

After voting, students were given an “I Voted” sticker similar to what adults received when they visit the polling locations.

The energy was palpable that day, and it was clear that all the students were excited to come down to the voting table and have this experience.

Many of them couldn’t wait to get in the car after school that day to tell their parents all about their election day. It’s wonderful how this real-world learning experience played out for our students. Several of the comments from the students were that they “never knew how important it was to vote” and “how long it took to count the votes.”

This is a tradition that will continue for years to come as All Saints educates their students to be active citizens in our community and share their voice for our democracy in the future.

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

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CHINESE added to World Langauge Program

by Jason Kern, Assistant Head of School for Innovation and Learning

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Walden. “The teacher is great, and I’ve learned a lot! We have learned how to say numbers, the alphabet, and family member names. One thing I love about Chinese is that you can say it fast because I love to talk fast!”

Our youngest students come home with a joy of learning a new language and the ability to show off their new vocabulary. Lower School students like Peyton loved his trimester. “Now I know how to say several sentences and count from 1 to 20 in Chinese.

It was so cool to learn this.”

We will continue to expand this next year to 7th grade and the following year to 8th grade. By the end of Middle School, these students will have completed the first level of Chinese and be able to jump into the higher levels in Upper School. Zhaoling is already assisting Upper School students who have had the option of Mandarin the last three years through our Blended Learning program.

his year we say “nĭ hăo” to another offering in our World Language program. We are excited to have native speaker Zhaoling Sun leading our Chinese program. Beginning in Kindergarten, each of our students spend 12 weeks studying Mandarin as part of their new World Language rotation.

The excitement of exploring languages continues through the 5th grade as students are immersed each year in a trimester of Chinese. This year in sixth grade students commit to a language with Chinese being added as an option. “I began taking Chinese at the beginning if this year,” says 6th grader Tripp

Mrs. Sun teaching Tai Chi to Faculty during the November Last Friday Wellness professional development session.

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We are thrilled that our students will explore multiple languages throughout their All Saints experience and build global competencies that will put them ahead of their peers as they navigate the world around them. Adding the most widely spoken language in the world gives our students a unique experience here in East Texas.

‘Hello” in Chinese

Sharing the Transformational Learning at All Saints Across the Nation

2020-2021 Presentations Weathering the Next Five Years

Mr. Cobb and Mr. Kern

OESIS-XP School Success Series

September 2020

Scrum

Mr. Kern

ATLIS Book Series

November 2020

Authentic Learning SEL

Mr. Cobb and Mr. Kern

NAIS

February 2021

Cooking

Chef Brady

Lausanne Self Care

December 2020

Tips and Tricks for Distance Learning

Mrs. Kiblinger and Mrs. Stith

Lausanne Humanities

December 2020

Bringing Play to the Masses: Breaking Barriers in Youth Sport Programming with FC Dallas East Texas

Coach Jojo

Athlete Pathways

January 2021

Hack your way to Health

Coach Jojo and Coach Phillips

Lausanne Self Care

December 2020

Tech It Up a Notch: Building 21st Century Skills with Intentional EdTech

Mrs. Gatewood

Lausanne New Tech New Ways

January 2021

Bedlam Ball

Coach Sanders

Baskipedia Podcast

December 2020

Keynote

Mr. Cobb

NCAIS

January 2021

Breakout Session

Mr. Cobb

NCAIS

January 2021

2019-2020 Presentations Building Communication through Innovation Webinar

Mr. Kern and students

OESIS- Webinar

3rd Teacher

Mr. Cobb

OESIS Webinar

Ignite Keynote Uncovering Secret Agents

Mr. Cobb and Mr. Kern

OESIS - LA

Culture is King: Setting up new Head Success

Mr. Kern

NAIS

It’s Always Authentic

Mr. Cobb and Mr. Kern

OESIS - LA

Cultivating Student Wellbeing through Spiritual Formation and Engagement

Mr. Cobb

OESIS - LA

Organizing Committee

Mrs. Hoffman

Door to the Future Conference

Chemistry Fishbowl

Mrs. Birtcher

LLI GSES

Cookmunity

Chef Brady

OESIS Webinar

Maker Mindset PS-12

Mr. Kern

OESIS Webinar

Agile Project Management

Mr. Kern

ATLIS

Grace as a Competency Creating a Culture of Belonging

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ne of the goals in our All Saints Strategic Plan is to “invest in promoting faculty and staff talents in local, regional and national educational communities, thus enhancing and expanding the reputation of All Saints.” Over the last two and a half years our faculty and staff has thrived in this area giving over 60 presentations all over the country. This is in addition to the over 75 presentations teachers have shared with each other in our Last Friday professional learning days.

While the pandemic has eliminated almost all of the in person educational conferences, it has not stopped our team from continuing to share their expertise. In 2020 a dozen members of our team gave 16 virtual presentations at national conferences with five more already scheduled in early 2021. The topics vary from the kitchen to the classroom to the athletic fields.Not only has the number of presentations increased significantly so has the prestige. Four of these presentations were the keynote address at the conference.

We know as a community that sharing the transformational learning happening at All Saints enhances our reputation as a vibrant community that others want to witness.

In the past three years All Saints has been recognized as the LLI Spotlight School, 1 of only 10 schools named as a Speed Innovating Presenter at the largest independent school educational conference in the nation (NAIS) as well as receiving the first Intrepid Innovators of the Year awarded by OESIS. There is no doubt that the hard work of our faculty and staff continues to fulfill our goal of “enhancing and expanding the reputation of All Saints.”

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Egg-Cellent Life Lessons

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ne of the best things about being a 2nd grader at All Saints is getting the unique experience to be a chicken farmer and egg selling entrepreneur. We begin teaching our students at a very young age the importance of caring for something and nurturing it to thrive and flourish. Chef Brady and the 2nd Grade Team spend time at the start of the school year modeling for the students how to feed and water the chickens, how to place the hay in the coup, and how to correctly gather and store the eggs to be sold. Students then brainstorm to create their own egg “brand” and learn how to market, film commercials, and sell their product during morning carpool. This year’s egg business is cleverly named Sunny Side Up. Through our thriving community partnerships program, students recently partnered with Brookshires manager, Andy Anderson, for a real-world lesson on how to grade eggs, price them for sale, and marketing strategies for a successful business model. Caring for the chickens is a task that 2nd graders take very seriously. The chickens all have names, are fed greens from the Learning Farm as a treat, and quite possibly are the most spoiled chickens in East Texas. Besides the life lessons students learn as a result of their experience on the farm, watching the pure joy the children have knowing they are personally invested in this project is priceless.

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n September 17, 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic, a small group of supporters, donors and friends of Kay and Paul Latta gathered in the Clements Center for Innovation to raise a glass and celebrate an amazing couple.

Kay and Paul Latta received the 2020 Flame of Excellence Award because they are givers of time. Kay volunteered as PA president, homeroom mom and grade level representative. Paul volunteered as Booster Club President, concession stand worker and ran the admissions gate. They also are givers of treasure.

Their financial support of All Saints to various capital campaigns, to the All Saints Fund, to Spring Gala and to Founders’ Day has been steady since they joined the All Saints Family in 1997.

When Mrs. Latta stepped to the podium to accept the award she elegantly stated, “I’m sure you’ve heard the quote, ‘they may forget what you said, but they will never forget how they made you feel.’ So tonight, we hope you truly feel our appreciation to you.

This award is a representation of teamwork, and for that we are truly humbled and very grateful.”

Paul and Kay enrolled their boys Andrew and Matt at All Saints because they wanted their sons to made good friends that were a positive influence on them. Not only did their boys make those

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friends, but Kay and Paul made lifelong friends, too.

“I can testify to the importance of sharing your love for this school,” said Kay. “Ann Brookshire shared the excellence of All Saint with me, and it changed my life. Share the positive message about this school to those around you. It matters.”

When Paul stepped to the microphone, he commented “We’ve had literally thousands of memorable experiences and memories during our time at All Saints,” said Paul. “And we have truly made some of the deepest and most long-lasting friendships in our lives here at this school.”

The impact of All Saints on Kay and Paul has run deep into the fibers of their lives. Likewise, the impact that The Lattas have had on All Saints is substantial. The financial stability of All Saints is solid because of generous supporters like Paul and Kay. The volunteer entities such as Parent Association and Booster Club are secure and still successful because of early adopters like Kay and Paul. We owe them a debt of gratitude.

Dr. and Mrs. Paul Latta: Congratulations on receiving this well deserved honor!

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Flame of Excellence Recipients Kay and Paul Latta

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In Fall 2020, All Saints partnered with Creosote Affects, an award-winning educational marketing and branding agency, to create a dynamic advertising campaign. After two days of capturing our inspirational students through beautiful photography, All Saints launched the Impact Through Collaboration advertising campaign. The visuals can be seen online, at the Airport, Tyler Mall and other locations across town. Two thirty-second TV commercials were produced and are airing as well.

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All Saints empowers our students to ask questions, explore the world around us, value what we have inherited from the past, and seek meaning, purpose and clarity to build lives of genuine service.

Our students are content creators and not just consumers of mass media. In our innovative programs and spaces students are creating media and using tools to critically and confidently share what they know.

Outdoor learning helps students increase understanding of their natural and human communities while developing stronger environmental attitudes and activism that will define the next generation of leaders.

In our cutting-edge STEM Labs, students experience innovative learning that inspires them to lead and learn beyond the walls of a classroom.

All Saints provides opportunities for learning by thinking, designing and doing real-world work that prepares students to be versatile, flexible scholars who are able to lead with creativity.

In our innovative Science Explorium students collaborate to confidently ask questions, challenge answers, and understand the world around them TORCH | 23 through immersive, hands-on learning.

Building Confident, Joyful Learners in Pre-K

by Jennifer Stanley, Pre-K Teacher

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am grateful for the opportunity to empower young, precious minds daily in Pre-K. Every day presents itself with various ways for each child to learn and be successful in our classroom.

One of the most valued moments of my day, takes place in our Speaking Corner. It is our “gathering place.” Students are able to learn and achieve goals they never realized were even possible.

They are able to stand and lead the class individually during our Morning Calendar Time and activities, building confidence as they become young leaders.

The life skills in which they are able to develop and practice are: Creative Thinking, Empathy, and Self-Awareness. I always think to myself that the seed has been planted, now let’s see how it can be nourished each day. I love to watch each individual child grow to their own beautiful and unique flower. As a teacher I desire to inspire, challenge and nurture our continually curious, confident, and joyful learners.

Each day our students are encouraged to use their voice in our Morning Circle, communicate with one another through expressive sign language, and engage with their peers in calming exercises and strategies as a whole group - led by students. The moments we share together are times in which we all are able to learn from one another. Children in my Pre-K classroom feel safe, nurtured, inspired, and loved every day. It is joy beyond words to guide and teach these precious children. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to teach.

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The life skills in which the students are able to develop and practice are: Creative Thinking, Empathy, and Self-Awareness.

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by Brian Motto, Director of College Advising

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t’s early January 2021 and as I look at our senior’s college admission success so far this year, I could not be more proud. In a year full of uncertainty, our class of 2021 has been undaunted in their academic pursuits. Our seniors have submitted 247 applications to 84 colleges and are being admitted at an amazing rate and there is so much good news yet to come.

So far, our seniors have been admitted to (School, number of students admitted): University of Arkansas (13), Texas A&M University (12), Baylor University (10), Texas Christian University (8), The University of Alabama (7), The Univ. of Texas at Tyler (7), University of Oklahoma (5), Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor (4), University of North Texas (3), Auburn University (3), Oklahoma State University (3), Texas Tech University (3), Tyler Junior College (3), Arizona State University (3),

University of Mississippi (3), Louisiana State University (3), Southern Methodist University (3), The University of Texas at Austin (3), University of Georgia (2), Abilene Christian University (2), Samford University (2), Austin College (2), East Texas Baptist University (2), Trinity University (2), Wheaton College (2), Kansas State University (2), University of Minnesota, Belmont University,

Furman University, Mississippi State University, Blinn College, Butler University, University of Tulsa, Southwestern University, Hardin-Simmons University, Saint Edward’s University, University of the Incarnate Word, Oral Roberts University, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Pennsylvania State University, Hawaii Pacific University, Case Western Reserve University

Thank you to our amazing faculty and staff who continue to ensure our students are prepared for success at the next level. And seniors, congratulations on your courage and successes. Your optimistic outlook and desire to make the world a better place is inspiring.

Keep going!!

“The courses I have taken at All Saints have truly shaped my goals for the future. Copper Roof Media has solidified my desire to attend business school, and I was so excited to be accepted to the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin.”

-Sarah Huckabee

“Thanks to the help of the college advising office and my classes at All Saints, I have been accepted into every college I have heard back from. I am thrilled to be attending Texas A&M in the Fall as a biomedical sciences major.”

-Olivia Patterson

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Sail Away II SAVE THE DATE

for this year’s Virtual Spring Gala

March 27, 2021

The annual School Auction will take place virtually this year and bidding will be online. Bidding will open on Friday, March 26 at 8am, and close on Saturday, March 27 at 9pm.

Ways to Participate in the “At Home” Gala: TABLE SPONSORSHIP

$1,000 “Party for 8 at your house” Table Sponsorship • FD’s Dinner for 8 delivered to your home FD’s MENU • Basket of themed goodies: table decor, sailor hats, orange Appetizer: rescue tube Nashville Hot chicken bites, sweet and spicy • 4 etched “AS” Wine Glasses (**while supplies last) crispy chicken bites ~ Artisanal bread • 2 bottles of wine (value $20 per bottle) Salad: • 8 heads/tails paddles and a $25 Visa Gift Card for the winner House salad with lemon herb dressing on the side (plus instructions on how to play “Heads/Tails” at home) Entree: • Virtual Photo Booth Herb roasted chicken, garlic whipped potatoes, Mac and cheese, Baby carrots • Instructions on fun games to play at your home with your guests ADDITIONAL TICKET OPTIONS $100 - Dinner for 2 delivered to your home $200 - Dinner for 4 delivered to your home ****NEW ITEM: $200 - Dinner donated and gifted to your favorite teacher and their spouse on Gala night****

What a GREAT way to thank an awesome teacher!

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he first week in January, four entrepreneurial students pitched their startup, County Line Hat Company, to Mr. Cobb, Mr. Kern and a group of alumni that form the CFI Advisory Board. Seniors Reid Williams, Braden Wheat, Christian Koehler and Junior Caleb Heldman began getting interested in using the AP Lazer to engrave leather during their fall semester in the Beginning Fabrication Class. As they learned the new skills of designing vector logos that are converted to engraving files on the 100 watt laser in the Fab Lab, they realized there were infinite possibilities. They began to get excited about the idea of manufacturing hats and beanies with a leather patch sewn onto the crown.

First, they just wanted to make some hats for themselves but soon realized that some of their classmates were interested in them and that they may be able to form a business. Working with the Director of the CFI, Patty Mabry, they began to formulate a business plan.

They decided to brand it County Line as “it symbolizes East Texas to us.”

As Mr. Kern noted, “we are always excited about igniting students’ passions around learning and entrepreneurial thinking thus we formed the CFI Advisory Board. This is a group of graduates who have taken classes in the Center for Innovation during their time at All Saints and want to lend their expertise to current students. The Advisory Board has money to invest in student ventures so we set up a pitch meeting.”

During the pitch County Line was probed by the CFI Advisory Board about their mission, business plan, scalability and how the Board would recoup their investment.

Ultimately both sides agreed on an investment and royalty structure that excited each of them. Look at for County Line Hat Company’s hats and beanies coming soon.

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E-Learners are in the classroom thanks to Mrs. Borgeson and technology

by Mrs. Colleen Borgeson, Middle School English

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ith the realization that several fifth and sixth graders would remain in e-learning when school started, and other students would transition through times of quarantine, a need arose to keep these students engaged with classroom activities and their peers while they were away from school.

To facilitate this goal, e-learners have been given the opportunity to attend virtual English classes on a daily basis. Students join through a Google Meet link and participate in class discussions, activities, lessons, and even group activities and games. Sometimes students join the entire class from the SMART board through Chromecast, and other times students are partnered with in-person learners to have smaller-scale conversations through a Chromebook.

Sixth graders have completed two group projects that involved creating and recording skits and preparing virtual lessons for their classmates about comma rules. Fifth graders recently engaged in a socially-distanced game of Apples to Apples with in-person partners holding the cards for the at-home students.

During Advisory Connect time, at-home learners are creating card and board games with their at-school classmates.

Keeping students involved with the day-to-day workings of the classroom while they are away from school, whether long-term or short, has become a new way of life in middle school English!

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All Saints Fund 2020-2021

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The All Saints Fund is our annual giving campaign that supports programs that are critical to the All Saints experience. Donations to The All Saints Fund are the additional investment of resources that ensures that we can continue to provide an innovative, creative, and memorable student experience that inspires and engages. This year, Drew and Catherine Bankston are the chairs of the All Saints Fund. They have three children at All Saints: Wyatt, Reeves and Cynthia. (*Totals listed as of publish date on 1.31.21)

Founders Society

Head of School Society

Mr. and Mrs. Drew Bankston Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bankston Mr. and Mrs. Brad Brookshire Mr. and Mrs. Roe Buckley Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Buie The Chisholm Family Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Clements III Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Darryl East Texas Communities Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William O. Key Dr. and Mrs. Ramon Kumar Mr. Mark L. Russell Mr. and Mrs. Mark Savoy Mr. and Mrs. Ken Waits Watson W. Wise Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Abell Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Adams Mr. and Mrs. Greg Adcock Mr. and Mrs. Michael Arnett Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bedgood Dr. and Mrs. Todd Bengtson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bosworth Mr. Jason Cauthen and Dr. Laura Cauthen Eric and Tracey Dampf Charitable Fund Drs. Meher and Debasish Dasgupta Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Lee Edgemon The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher Gerard Family Donor Advised Fund Mr. Tim Goedeke and Dr. Angie Goedeke Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hampe, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hardin Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hartman Mr. and Mrs. John Hills Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Michael Huffman Mr. and Mrs. Brent Jasper Mr. and Mrs. L. Francis Kay Dr. Jami and Mr. Jason Kern Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Koehler Dr. Travis Markle and Dr. Andre Michel Mr. and Mrs. Clay McCain Dr. Chad Joseph McNeil and Dr. Ellisiv Lien Mr. and Mrs. Randy Moffett Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nalbach Mr. and Mrs. Russell Patterson Dr. Jorge Ivan Garcia and Dr. Alma Criseida Berlingeri

($5,000 and up)

Leadership Society ($2,500 to $4,999)

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bigsby Mr. and Mrs. William Paul Cooper Ms. Carla Dueser Dr. and Mrs. Mark Mazzare Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Perkins Mr. Sail N. Ricks and Mrs. Sarah F. Quigley-Ricks Mr. and Mrs. David Robison Dr. and Mrs. Blake Sinclair Anonymous

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($1,000 to $2,499)

GOAL: $275,00 0

Raised to Date:

$242,150

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Mr. Bryan Rossman and Mrs. Susan Eastman-Rossman Dr. and Mrs. Peter Sanfelippo Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith Mr. and Mrs. Preston Wagstaff Smith Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Blake Thompson Dr. and Mrs. Tim Twaddell Mr. and Mrs. James Wynne

Trojan Society ($500 to $999)

Mr. and Mrs. Nabeel Ahmed Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Alberti Dr. and Mrs. William Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Billings The Rev. and Mrs. Matthew Boulter Dr. and Mrs. Tom Buzbee Mr. and Mrs. Frank Camp The Rev. and Mrs. John Carr Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Milford Davis III Dr. and Mrs. Brent O’Bryan Davis Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Geary Dominy Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Foster Mr. Casey Fretty and Dr. Kim Fretty Mr. and Mrs. Todd Green Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Hodges Drs. Jenni and Jason Holman Mr. and Mrs. Kalvin Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jackson Drs. Krystal and Burkitt Jensen Mrs. Zhu Na Jiang and Mr. Ben Xiang Dr. and Mrs. Austin Lahourcade

Dr. Feng Li and Dr. Ying Zhou Dr. and Mrs. Sauyu Lin Mr. and Mrs. Lesley Luke Loggins The Rev. and Mrs. David A. Luckenbach Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mercer Mrs. Ashley Morris Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Needham Mr. Jameson Newman Dr. and Mrs. Todd Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Gary Penkilo Mr. and Mrs. Cody Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Douglas Sellers Dr. Raul Torres and Dr. Savitha Shastry Dr. Joshua Stein and Dr. Andria Cardinalli-Stein Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Swann IV Reverend and Mrs. Mitchell Tollett Mr. Robert Unger Dr. and Mrs. John Walker Mr. and Mrs. Scott Williams The Rev. and Mrs. Kevin Wittmayer

Blue and White Society ($100 to $499)

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Ables Mr. and Mrs. Mark Adair Mr. and Mrs. Cal Adams Mr. and Mrs. Jake Baker Adams Aesthetic Glow Skin Studio The Very Reverend and Mrs. M.L. Agnew , Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Allotto Mr. Steve Alsip and Dr. Amy Alsip Mr. and Mrs. Clay Baker Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barat Mr. Jeffrey and Dr. Karina Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Swamy Basoor Mr. and Mrs. Joe Michael Bayonne Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jason Bazar Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bedgood Dr. Lou Ann Berman Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Berry Ms. Bonnie C. Berry Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Joe Birtcher

Bosworth & Associates Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brady Mr. and Mrs. James Dawson Braley Dr. Brad Brazeal and Dr. Asha Kancharla Dr. and Mrs. Darrell Briggs Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Brookshire Mr. and Mrs. Trent Brookshire Dr. and Mrs. Troy A. Callender Mr. and Mrs. Otis Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cole Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Copfer Dr. and Mrs. Walter C. Cox Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Cozad Dr. J.W. Dailey and Mrs. Andrea Ries Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Davis Ms. Miranda Davis Mr. Jame Devine and Dr. Megan Devine Mr. and Mrs. Darin Dowdy Ms. Candace Dubose Mr. Paul Ellul and Dr. Lindsey Hunter-Ellul Network For Good - Facebook Donations Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Francis Mr. and Mrs. Rick Francis Mr. and Mrs. Daiel Gamez Ms. Rebekkah Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gatewood Mr. and Mrs. Mike Giordano Mrs. Carol Goglia Mr. and Mrs. James Goode Mr. and Mrs. Griffin Spencer Goodman Dr. Rich Greczanik and Dr. Tracey Banks-Greczanik Mr. and Mrs. Drew Greene Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Glenn Hadnot Mr. and Mrs. Perry Hall Mr. and Mrs. Steven Harthcock Mr. and Mrs. Brad Harville Mr. Phillip Hawkins and Dr. Kate Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hawkins Mrs. Tammy Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hoffman Ms. Lisa Horlander Mr. and Mrs. Ward Huey Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Robert Hughey III Mr. and Mrs. Chad Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Josh Jones Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Larry Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Soney Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Juarez Ms. Stephanie Kess and Mr. Michael Ball Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Doke Kiblinger Dr. and Mrs. Andrew K. Kirkpatrick Ms. Allison Koch Dr. and Mrs. Alex Korniyenko Mr. Wang-Chao Lai and Ms. Li-Chun Chao Dr. and Mrs. Tom Lambert Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Lambert Ms. Gale Lassiter Mr. and Mrs. Jason Layne Dr. and Mrs. Rudrick Ledesma Ms. Natalie Lemons Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis Mrs. Robin Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Karl Lindekugel , III Mr. and Mrs. Karl Lindekugel IV Mr. and Mrs. Roman Looney Dr. and Mrs. Rodney Mabry Ms. Patty Mabry Mr. Thomas Marsh Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Martin Mr. Daniel Martinez-Lopez and Mrs. Kathy Martinez Dr. and Mrs. Daniel McCarthy Dr. and Mrs. Mike McCrady Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Merrell Mr. and Mrs. Tim Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jason S. Moore Mr. Justin Morris Mr. and Mrs. Brian Motto Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Neal Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Nelson Miss Kaitlyn Noble Mr. Kevin O’Halloran and Dr. Laura O’Halloran Mr. and Mrs. Brad Orion O’Leary Mr. and Mrs. Cody Owens Drs. Marinel and Stephen D. Pamatmat

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PARTICIPATION IN THE ALL SAINTS FUND 100%

50%

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Faculty & Staff: 100% participation

Board of Trustees: 100% participation

Help us reach 100%!

53%

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Akins Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Arnold Ms. Gabriela Ascencio Mr. Darrin Asmussen Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bailey Mrs. Jean Baker Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bankston Mrs. Shari Barat Mrs. Marilyn Bettinger Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Miles Billion Mr. Bill Boatright Mr. and Mrs. Jim Borgeson Mrs. Decie Brookshire Dr. O.W. Brown Mr. Frank Camp Mr. and Mrs. David Christian Mr. and Mrs. Ronny Christie Mrs. Christy Clouse Mrs. Diane Cooley Dr. and Mrs. Paul Critelli Ms. Cynthia Culwell Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis Mr. Teja Devireddy and Mrs. Chandra Reddy Navuluri Mr. and Mrs. Clifton L. Dickey Mrs. Marian Doty Mr. and Mrs. Kent Eason Mrs. Catherine Elrod Ms. Susie Fergus Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. Buster Fitzgerald Ms. Nanci Florey

Ms. Monecia Preston Mr. and Mrs. Nic Ramirez Mr. and Mrs. Rolan Ranido Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Ray Ms. Diana Reagan Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reese Mrs. Jackie Richards Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Riley Mrs. Tami Ritter Mr. and Mrs. TJ Rucker Ms. Jacqueline Salas Mr. and Mrs. David Sanders Mrs. Rose Schulte Mr. and Mrs. Craig Schulz Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sherman Dr. and Mrs. Moises Sidransky Mr. Hopkinson Smith Southside Bank Mr. Matthew Springmeyer and Dr. Melissa Springmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Jason Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Matt Stith Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sturm Miss Genevieve Sullivan Miss Zhaoling Sun Ms. Kristen Swinney Dr. and Mrs. James Takara Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Tatum Mrs. Sherry Taylor Mrs. Mary Thornton Ms. Katelyn Tidwell Mr. Gary Toothman Mrs. Linda Tucker Mrs. Adrienne Turner Savoy Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Valle Mrs. Sandra Varner Dr. Jose Vega and Dr. Pamella Ochoa Dr. Atla and Mrs. Vemuleti Dr. and Mrs. Hector Vila Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Eric Walden Mr. and Mrs. Neal Walker Mr. and Mrs. Shane Walters Mr. and Mrs. John Wampler Mr. and Mrs. John Wayland Dr. and Mrs. Michael Andrew Weber Mr. and Mrs. Jay White Mrs. Judy Williams Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Woods Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Worthen Mr. and Mrs. Bud Worthen Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Zilinskas Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Zimmerman

100%

Friend Society (up to $99)

Mrs. Sharon Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gatewood, III Mr. Armand Gauglitz Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Goates Mrs. Kimberly Goodson Ms. Jean Greenslade Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Habibelehian Mrs. Martina Hamann Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hand Mr. Thomas Harbold Mr. and Mrs. Brett Harrison Ms. Susan Hatcher Mrs. Cathy Henderson Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Brian Michael Holland Mrs. Verba Hooper Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hopkins Mrs. Lindsey Hopton-Jones Mr. Warren Houdmann Mr. and Mrs. James W. Huggler Jr. Ms. Jennifer Hunt Mrs. Mary Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Kalvin Jackson Mrs. Susan Jasper Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jennings Ms. Kathy Johnson Ms. Betina Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Larry Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jones Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Jones Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Lane Mr. and Mrs. Greg Langley Mr. and Mrs. Phuoc Le Drs. Patricia and Douglas Macha Mr. Arty Machin Ms. Patricia Machin Ms. Randi Mahomes Mr. and Mrs. Clay Martin Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Martin Mr. and Mrs. Rick McArthur Mr. and Mrs. Clay McCain Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Meredith Mrs. Cheryl Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Troy Mitcham Ms. Glenda Mitchum Ms. Tara Mitchum Ms. Gail Mizer Mrs. Francisca Oropeza Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Owens Mr. and Mrs. Tony Patton Dr. and Mrs. John Gregory Pogue Mr. and Mrs. Matt Pollard

100%

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parham Mrs. Alice Partain Mr. and Mrs. Dale Patton Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Pettit Ms. Elaine Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Mike Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Adam Piper Mr. and Mrs. Jason Pointer Mr. and Mrs. Trey Price Mr. and Mrs. Jason Richards Dr. and Mrs. David Riepe Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Riley Mr. and Mrs. Matt Rowan Dr. Heidi Elizabeth Schneider Mr. Brandon Shupe and Dr. Jennifer Shupe Mr. and Mrs. Price Simmons Mr. Brad Simmons and Mrs. Natalie Gibson-Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Smith Mr. Ryan Smith Mr. and Mrs. Drew Starnes Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Stokeld Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stoltz Mr. and Mrs. Steven Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Thames Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Tharpe Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Tracy Ms. Emily Twomey Dr. and Mrs. Chet Vahovius Mr. and Mrs. John F. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Andy Wall Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woldert Mrs. Kathy Wood Mr. Rob Woods Mr. and Mrs. Trey Yarbrough Ms. Olivia Bristol Young

Current Parents: 53% participation

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Financials for 2019-2020 School Year Tuition $6,992,682 (78%)

Total Revenue $8,881,663

Annual Giving (Founders’ Day, Spring Gala, All Saints Fund)

$687,834 (8%)

REVENUE

Endowment Draw $535,274 (6%) Student Activities and Enrichment $443,118 (5%) Auxiliary Services Revenue $164,963 (2%) Other Income $57,792 (1%)

Special Events $103,769 (1.2%)

Auxiliary Services $85,821 (1%)

Marketing $44,792 (0.7%)

Professional Development $106,386 (1.2%) Technology $238,448 (2.7%) Student Activities $441,591 (5%) Plant and Maintenance $732,389 (8.2%)

Curricular Support and Supplies $673,377 (7.6%)

Salaries and Benefits $6,455,090 (72.7%)

EXPENSES

Total Expenses $ 8,881,663

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CLASS NOTES 1997

Chris Buford was married to Lacy Buford on March 24, 2020. He and Lacy welcomed baby boy, David Austin Buford on November 5, 2020 in Tyler.

Preston Simmons was married to Eden Simmons on March 16, 2020 in Quanah, Texas.

Tracy Geoffrion is in Philadelphia, PA at CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) and just completed her fellowship to become a pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon.

Trent Brookshire welcomed his 3rd child, Hawkins Alexander Brookshire, on October 28, 2019. Trent’s older two children Raleigh and Davis attend All Saints.

1999

Price Simmons and wife Elizabeth welcomed their 2nd baby girl, Katherine Harper Simmons on March 17, 2020.

Cason Bufe welcomed his 3rd baby boy on November 1, 2020—Henry Oliver Bufe. Cason and his family live in Atlanta, GA.

2000

Preston Smith and wife Lizzie welcomed Hollis McKinley Frances Smith on November 23, 2020 in Tyler.

2003

2001

Wood Brookshire welcomed his first child, Virginia Ann “Gigi” with his wife Lauren Ann in 2018.

2002

Hallye Hall Perkins and husband Stephen gave birth to a darling baby girl, Amelia Perkins, on March 20, 2020.

Hallye’s older two children James and Perry attend All Saints.

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Caitlin Armstrong graduated from UT Health San Antonio with a doctoral degree in dental surgery with honors and moved to Hawaii with her husband after he was stationed there through the Marine Corp.

2009 Larkin Watson became a partner as a Private Wealth Advisor and nominated as a Forbes Top Woman Advisor in Greenville, South Carolina.

2005

Ashleigh Hancock Thomas was married in July 2020, the night before Hurricane Hanna hit in Houston. She is also in a new career field and position—promoted to Marketing Manager for CC Turnkey Events, and she’s a general manager for a catering company and an event venue.

2010

Jerrod Odette graduated Dental School working in a private practice in the Houston area. He married his wife in March of 2019 and they are expecting their first child in April 2021.

Michael Ann Young was married to William Singleton on June 29, 2019 in Houston. She and husband Will welcomed William Joseph Singleton, IV on March 1, 2020.

Andy Cheng has been working as a Covid ICU nurse the last year at Christus Mother Frances in Tyler. He recently got engaged and will be moving to California next summer.

Winn Anderson, class of 2010, married fellow All Saints Alumni Jack Skeen III, class of 2011, on October 12, 2019 at Willow Brook Country Club in Tyler.

Lauren Jones Stoltz and husband Michael welcomed baby Eloise Ann Stoltz on October 16, 2019 in Tyler.

Lauren and Michael’s twin girls Mary Margaret and Lillian are in Pre-K at All Saints.

2008 Nathan Edgemon had a busy year! He and wife bought a house in the DFW area and welcomed baby boy Logan John Edgemon. Nathan also starting a new job at Amazon as a Product Manager in Automation Technology for Global Fulfillment.

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2011

2014

2015

After joining Bosworth & Associates as a Producer in 2018, Cambridge Bosworth remained working back in forth between Dallas and Tyler. This past year she bought a house and moved to Tyler!

Cambridge is joining Bosworth & Associates as a 3rd generation employee.

Jordan Bayonne was married on August 1, 2020 to his beautiful bride, Summer.

Jordan works for Wake Authority, a wakeboarding company in Carthage, Texas.

Chandler Michaels graduated from Plan II at UT Austin with a 4.0 in 2018. She spent a year teaching English in Spain and is now in her second year of law school at NYU. Chandler is specializing in international law and will be interning this summer at White and Case in New York City.

Nicoholas Hiles is a Brand Manager at leading multicultural advertising agency in Arkansas.

Will Vickery moved to Washington, DC after graduating from UT Austin in 2019. He is now the Speechwriter for Deb Fischer, a U.S. Senator from Nebraska.

2016 Ally McMann Hoffman is a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist for the Federal Reserve and lives in Dallas.

2013 2015

Blake Birtcher married his wife Kaitlyn on March 3, 2020 in Wimberley, Texas.

They now live in New Braunfels.

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Lauren Birtcher married husband Matt on May 2, 2020 in Tyler Texas. There was a large contingency of All Saints friends attending the wedding! Lauren and Matt now live in San Antonio.

Caroline Boylan Bakewell graduated summa cum laude from Baylor in 2020. She was married in a small vow ceremony in July 2020 to William Bakewell in Tyler, and started law school at New York University School of Law this fall.

Gill Clements is enrolled at SMU Law School and made the Dean’s List in his first semester.

2017

Samuel Hsieh is a senior at Furman University studying Music performance.

Since graduating from All Saints, he has performed at Carnegie Hall three times as well as performing in all over North America, Europe and Asia. He is a scholarship recipient at Furman including The Presser Scholar Foundation which is given to one student a year, the Lily Smith Blakely woodwind scholarship which is given to the best woodwind player, as well as being on the dean’s list the past couple of years. Samuel would like to showcase the importance of Fine Arts education, it has helped me grow as a musician and a person. Now he am in the process of applying for graduate school to become a college professor one day.

2018

Luke works in a cancer research lab at Baylor looking at tumor targeting agents through organic chemical synthesis. He is currently serving as Baylor’s Junior Class President. Last semester he scored 96th percentile on the MCAT and will be applying to medical school in May.

Hanna Waits is a junior, double major at OU in finance and sports business. She has a 3.9 GPA and works at the Sooner Club in the Athletic Department there at OU. She’s the recruitment chair for Kappa Kapp Gamma and serves on the academic standards committee.

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