The Pride | Fall 2022

SPOTLIGHT ON PHILANTHROPY

FEATURES

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On Campus from the editor

(left) Westbrook and journalism students Will Spencer ’23, Morgan Chow ’23, Ian Dalrymple ’23 and Jonathan Yin ’22 review a recent issue of Focus magazine entitled “Preserving American Democracy”

The one window in my new office looks out over the canopies of Nearburg Hall. It was under these canopies that we distributed the 2022 Marksmen yearbook just three short months ago. That would be the last yearbook I would advise, ending my 21 years as journalism instructor and adviser to both the yearbook and The ReMarker student newspaper here.

Rather prophetic, too, was that yearbook’s theme,

“You never really leave,” because it personifies my St. Mark’s experience to a tee. After more than two decades in the classroom, I accepted Eugene McDermott Headmaster David Dini’s offer to serve the School in a new role as Communications director. So I quickly said goodbye to retirement plans and have begun this new adventure in the office of Development and Alumni Relations.

My new teammates in Communications — Dave Carden, Alex Hughes and Scott Moore — have done a yeoman’s job of coordinating an exhaustive workflow for the past 18 months. Their commitment to doing the important work of internal and external communications honors the memory of Katy Rubarth, who courageously fought her battle with cancer until February 2021.

Katy was a dear friend of mine, and I’d like to think she’s looking down at all of us with her winning, infectious smile, pleased that we are continuing her long record of service and devotion to the School.

So, while I’m not leaving 10600 Preston Road, I welcome the opportunities this new position affords.

Be sure to drop by and say hello when you’re on campus.

Mark’s

(above) Ray Westbrook

Journalism students distribute the Marksmen yearbook

When a school year ends, there’s a palpable sense of relief...from students, for sure. But also for teachers.

For administrators and staff, not so much — as preparations begin almost immediately for the next school year.

But for another group on campus, there’s an immediate sense of excitement and anticipation as participants — students and instructors — begin three weeks of accelerated learning through the Brendan D. Court ’06 Summer Enrichment Program.

In this issue, we take a deep dive into this program which was started more than two decades ago. We’ll show you the many learning opportunities students enjoyed, talk with Marksmen who taught the four subject areas, and hear from an alum whose time as an instructor propelled him into the Teach for America program, where he spent two years teaching in a Dallas ISD public school.

Obviously, the Brendan Court Program provides life-changing experiences for its students and its teachers. I hope you’ll enjoy seeing how these three weeks can literally alter the trajectory of its participants’ lives for years to come.

Ray Westbrook, Director of Communications

The MARK of an ARTIST

MARKSMEN ARE ENCOURAGED to expand their minds beyond the classroom. A wide range of nationally recognized and award-winning programs in photography, woodworking, ceramics, choir, drama, painting and drawing, debate, band, and orchestra offer ample opportunities for artistic exploration.

Mark’s School of Texas

On

(clockwise from left) Julian Carlson ’23, Dorrill Hunter ’28, Jack White ’32, Hans Hesse ’25, Cooper Cole ’22

(clockwise from above left)

The TRACK AND FIELD team won the SPC championship after an astonishing season.

CAMDEN REEVES ’22 fist bumps ALEX BARRETT ’24 as they return to the dugout.

CLASS OF ’22 varsity tennis players pose after their senior night victory against Cistercian.

SPIROS HALLAX ’23 and DRAKE ELLIOTT ’22 lock arms after the Central Youth Championship.

Varsity LACROSSE players trek across the field after a timeout was called.

After winning gold at the state championships, PAUL VALOIS ’22 and SPIROS HALLAX ’23 hoist their award.

Captaining the varsity tennis squad last year, ALEX RYAN ’22 and EKANSH TAMBE ’22 smile for a photo.

Taking home runner-up in SPC, the varsity GOLF team was also well-medaled individually.

The state champion WATER POLO team is one of the School's most consistent performers.

THOMAS PHILIP ’22 returns a volley in a match against Houston Christian.

St. Mark’s School of Texas

SPRING SPORTS BRING SUCCESS

Baseball

Silas Hossler ’23 received All-SPC honors in baseball and Cal Graham ’22 and Toby Barrett ’22 were named to the All-SPC North Zone team.

Crew

Paul Valois ’22 and Spiros Hallax ’23 won the state title in crew in the 2x, with Evan McGowan ’22 and Drake Elliott ’22 taking third place. Soham Verma ’22, CJ Ness ’24, Ian Lin ’22 and Brendan Kelly ’23 also won the state title with the second varsity quad.

Golf

Logan Johnson ’23, Mac McKenzie ’22 and Jodie Thompson ’22 received All-SPC honors in golf.

Lacrosse

Ian Mize ’22, James Fults ’22, Alex Geng ’22 and Henry Boykin ’23 were named Lacrosse All-SPC. Following SPC season, the team competed in the Texas High School Lacrosse League State Championship, advancing to the Final Four.

Tennis

St. Mark’s tennis placed third overall in the SPC with strong performances from Will Grable ’23, Shreyan Daulat ’23 and Arnav Lahoti ’24. Jeremy Yu ’22 and Alex Ryan ’22 were named to the All-SPC team.

Track and Field

The track and field team won the SPC championship after a record-breaking season. The 4x800 relay team (Fisayo Omonije ’22, Raja Mehendale ’24, Zach Lightfoot ’22, Sahil Dodda ’22) and the 4x400 relay team (Blake Malouf ’23, Enoch Ellis ’22, Jack Jackson ’23 and Omonije) both broke school records. Dodda broke the SPC record in the 400-meter and Omonije broke the school record in the 800-meter. Zane Wallace ’23 set the SPC record in the triple jump, while Sam Eluemunoh ’22 took first place in the discus.

Water Polo

The water polo team won the Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association boys state water polo tournament for the second year in a row. Brett Honaker ’22 was voted State MVP, while Ethan Gao ’24 and Sammy Larkin ’23 were named to the second team All-State and honorable mention All-State teams, respectively.

Lion athletes showcase winning spirit

ATHLETICS

Sixteen varsity sports and multiple extracurricular athletic opportunities help Marksmen foster a collective identity, understand limitations and how to push past them and create enduring bonds shaped through competition.

EXPLORING HIDDEN GIFTS

JOURNALISM

Nationally recognized student publications covering daily student life, literature, athletics, science, business and important social topics.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

From sixth grade through the summer before their freshman year, Marksmen participate in the wilderness program, learning to cope with uncertainty, gain self-confidence and develop self-reliance.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Fifteen hours of service per year for Upper School students help raise social awareness, develop the ability to communicate respectfully and teach sound leadership values and skills.

THE ARTS

Nationally recognized programs in photography, ceramics, woodworking, choir, drama, painting and drawing, debate, band and orchestra.

STEM

State of the art facilities like the Makerspace and planetarium and a yearly STEM conference that brings industry professionals to campus to promote understanding and stoke passions in various scientific fields.

STUDENT TRAVEL & INTERNATIONAL

STUDY PROGRAMS

Broaden global perspectives, build relationships, practice skills and apply knowledge beyond the confines of campus.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

Over 80 clubs and co-curricular activities that help students explore interests, practice leadership and build new relationships.

A better understanding of self often requires confronting preconceptions and embracing new experiences. At 10600 Preston Road, Marksmen are challenged with curricula designed to inspire, motivate and stretch. Students often ‘discover’ hidden talents and interests by taking diverse areas of study, being exposed to unique life experiences and following the sage advice of faculty. A gifted athlete with a knack for acting or a science scholar who is also a talented fine artist is common on campus. IT’S A PRODUCT OF EDUCATING THE ‘WHOLE BOY.’

Tomek Marczewski ’22 had always considered himself a “STEM kid” with a solid background in woodworking that was strictly pragmatic and functional.

“My creations existed to serve a purpose, and their form mattered little as long as they fulfilled that purpose,” Marczewski said. That perspective was challenged in wood and metal class as part of his fine arts requirement. “The whole idea of being creative scared me, and I didn’t think I had it in me to make an artistic statement.”

The course involved critiquing professional artists, which allowed students to understand why artists made the decisions they did and how students might apply these concepts to their own works. Form started to find its way into Marczewski’s work, which began to garner recognition and accolades. Last year, Marczewski’s large sculpture proposal was chosen to be built and displayed on campus. This past spring, Marczewski was also selected as a Presidential Scholar in the Arts, one of only 56 student artists recognized nationwide.

“Art is something I do for enjoyment, but I would never have pursued it to the extent I have if it wasn’t so easily accessible,” he said. “That multidisciplinary nature of my education has made me more well-rounded as a person, but it also influences my thinking when approaching more regimented disciplines like engineering.”

A multi-sport star athlete, Samuel Eluemunoh ’22 did not fully appreciate the power of the spoken word until one day in ninth grade English class. Students had to memorize and recite a poem for the schools Poetry Out Loud recitation competition. The poem was Blade, Unplugged by Tim Seibles, and Eluemunoh found a deep connection to its content.

“It was a moment of realization,” he said. “I realized the power of words. Words can be the cause of disaster, bloodshed, or war, a weapon against humanity; yet, it can be a doctor, a therapist, a caring mother or father, something that will always be there to comfort you.”

Eluemenoh applied his newfound understanding to future poetry recitations. During his junior year, Eluemunoh qualified for the state Poetry Out Loud recitation competition held by the Texas Commission on the Arts and won—the first Marksman to ever achieve this feat. He was then asked to narrate the promotional video for the 2022 International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) conference, which was held here in June.

“If one’s vision is to be the best athlete one can be and become a celebrated painter, it can be done,” Eluemunoh said. “If one’s vision is to place in the highest level of competition math and star in the fall drama play, it can be done. The greatest lesson I learned at St. Mark’s is that there is no limit.”

Marczewski and his sculpture of “a big stack of blocks”

Eluemunoh competing in the state Poetry Out Loud recitation competition.

student accolades

Ninety-nine seniors graduated in the CLASS OF 2022 Commencement ceremony.

BIJAAN NOORMOHAMED ’23 was published in the prestigious Poetry magazine, which accepts only .23% of submissions.

The QUIZ BOWL A-Team won first place in the National Academic Quiz Tournament’s Small School National Championship, and the B-Team claimed third.

The PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM was named “Top Program” by the Association of Texas Photography Instructors for the 15th time in 16 years.

At the 2022 Texas State Junior Classical League Convention, the School’s classics team took first place in the advanced and intermediate levels and second at the novice level. These Marksmen from the Class of 2022 earned 17 first-place blue ribbons and nine second-place ribbons.

Salman Sami Abbasi Jeffrey Jiarui Chen Matthew Luke Fan Alex Frank Geng Mikhail Ghosh Jedidiah Dhabin Kim Adam J. Lai

Evan Lai Ashvin Nair Lars Andreas Ochs Sampath Krishna Rapuri Alexander Louis Ryan Matthew Thomas Shen William Christopher Shoup

James Matthew Singhal Ekansh Vinay Tambe Adam Jue-Wen Wang Darren J. Xi Jeremy Yu

Several members of the MODEL U.N. CLUB were honored for their skills in public speaking, debate and history at the 69th session of the Harvard Model United Nations.

THE CLASS OF 2030 was named national champions in the gold division of the WordMasters Challenge, an annual national vocabulary competition involving 125,000 students.

St. Mark’s hosted speakers from Google’s Quantum Hardware Lab, The Nature Conservancy, NASA, and others at its 10th annual STEM CONFERENCE .

Nineteen seniors were inducted into the local chapter of the CUM LAUDE SOCIETY.

SURYA DINESH ’25 and MATTHEW FAN ’22 reached the semifinals of the U.S. Physics Olympiad, two of only about 350 students nationwide to do so.

HILTON SAMPSON ’25 will represent the United States at the 2022 Chinese Bridge World Competition in Beijing this fall after winning the DFW area competition.

retiring faculty & staff

We are deeply grateful to our retiring faculty and staff members for their years of service to our school.

KAREN REDDIN

2 Years of Service

Karen Reddin has retired after two years of service as an assistant nurse. Reddin served for many years as the Director of Health Services at Hockaday and is the parent of Danny ’07. When COVID-19 emerged, Reddin was asked by her longtime friend and St. Mark’s school nurse Julie Doerge to help the School navigate the pandemic. From 2020–2022, she helped manage all aspects of the School’s COVID-19 response, including patient care, screenings and policy development.

ANN DILDAY

11 Years of Service

Ann Dilday has retired after more than a decade of exemplary service as the heartbeat of the Middle School office. Arriving at the School in 2011, she guided Marksmen with grace and care, always with a smile and helpful touch. For Dilday, there was never a task too big or too small. She’s choreographed final assemblies, organized events, chaperoned choir trips, hosted guests and has always been a go-to colleague. A Superior Staff Award winner, Dilday earned the respect of boys, parents and colleagues with her boundless energy, her thoughtfulness and her commitment to serving others.

DOUG RUMMEL

24 Years of Service

After nearly a quarter-century in the Science Department, Doug Rummel has stepped away from full-time teaching to spend more time with his family. A devoted and gifted educator, Rummel was appointed to the Founders’ Master Teaching Chair in 2016. Rummel has a passion for engineering and has inspired his students to appreciate the value of solving complex problems through his popular Information Engineering class. His prowess in the classroom has earned him the admiration and respect of generations of Marksmen. Although he has stepped down from a full-time role, Rummel plans to remain engaged on campus and continue teaching on a more limited basis.

LUPE MURATALLA

27 Years of Service

Loyal campus maintainer Lupe Muratalla has retired after 27 years of service to the School. Working around campus, Muratalla put effort into every small detail, making sure the grounds of 10600 Preston Road stayed green, clean and vibrant. He was known for his sociable personality — along with his tools, he always had a joke in his back pocket. Muratalla received the Superior Staff Award in 2007.

MARY ANN LIVENGOOD

50 Years of Service

Mary Ann Livengood is retiring after a remarkable 50-year career at the School. For five decades, she inspired boys to raise their voices in song, to create, dance and perform, and most important, to develop into good, caring, responsible men. Alongside her late husband Jim, she helped grow the St. Mark’s Choir into one of the most renowned programs in the world. She touched the lives of thousands of Marksmen, helped St. Mark’s establish and lead the international choir tour, supported chapel experiences, guided Lower School musicals and much more. Livengood's impact on the School has been indelible and will be missed.

retiring trustees

Hillel A. Feinberg

First serving as a Trustee from 1987-1996, Hill Feinberg returned to the Board in 2007. In his combined 24 years of loyal service, Feinberg served on nearly every board committee including Executive, Audit, Investment, Finance, Development and Committee on Trustees. His presence will be sorely missed as he has been a constant, calming, insightful and supportive voice in the boardroom for so long. Feinberg and his wife Renée are the parents of Steven ’96.

Elliott “Toby” Roosevelt ’81

Toby Roosevelt has served on the Board of Trustees since 2016. During this time, he contributed greatly to the Investment Committee and the Education Committee. Before his Board service, Roosevelt was on the Alumni Board for six years and the Rogers Award Committee from 1997–1998. He was awarded the Headmaster’s Cup as a senior in 1981. Roosevelt is the son of Life Trustee Tony Roosevelt and the brother of David Roosevelt ’89. Toby and his wife Emily are the parents of Thatcher ’32 and Charlotte.

Vera R. Ingram

Since joining the Board in 2013, Vera Ingram served on multiple committees, including the Education, Audit and Executive Committees as well as the Committee on Trustees.

She chaired the Audit Committee for three years and has also been a valued contributor to the Access & Affordability subcommittee. Ingram and her husband Tyrous have two Marksmen: Will ’17 and Harrison ’21.

Katherine K. Steinbrueck

Katherine Steinbrueck is retiring from the Board of Trustees after serving since 2019. She was the Parents’ Association president from 2020-2021 and was steadfast as a resource for families during a challenging year in that role.

As a trustee, she served on the Development, Education and Facilities committees. Katherine and her husband Brian have three Marksmen: Parker ’24, Will ’26 and Cameron ’28.

Taylor H. Wilson ’81

Taylor Wilson ’81 joined the Board first from 1999-2002 and then from 2006-2022. During this time, he chaired several committees and served as Board president from 20142016. He also helped lead the Head of School Search and Transition Committees, Goals for St. Mark’s IV and Access and Affordability efforts. Though he is retiring as a trustee, Wilson will continue providing advice and support as the Board’s legal advisor. He and his wife Kathleen have two Marksmen: Taylor ’12 and Ben ’14.

St. Mark’s

STRENGTH IN

For the first time in our history, the St. Mark’s Fund has surpassed $5M in donations. Although this and other milestones are significant, their impact is limitless. Thank you for your continued devotion to St. Mark’s and for empowering our mission. The 2021-2022 St. Mark’s Fund is celebrating:

CONVICTION, DETERMINATION and STRENGTH

H. Ross Perot Jr. ’77 is named a Life Trustee of St. Mark's

by ROBERT POU

St. Mark’s School of Texas

‘My brothers in my life are my St. Mark’s classmates. And they really are my brothers.’

IN 2020, the Board of Trustees officially named Henry Ross Perot Jr. ’77 a Life Trustee of St. Mark’s. After a necessary pause of inperson events, the Board finally had the chance to honor Perot at its Trustee dinner in April 2022. Headmaster David Dini described Perot as a “pillar of conviction, determination and strength.”

A 12-year Marksman, Perot pursued many interests during his time as a student. He competed in water polo, wrestling and track, and served as president of the Gun Club and secretary of the Senior Class.

In accepting the Life Trustee honor, Perot fondly recalled the time he spent on campus.

“My brothers in my life are my St. Mark’s classmates,” he said. “And they really are my brothers.”

Since his time as a student, Perot has given back to the School in numerous ways. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1992–2013, which included a stint as president from 2004–2006. He also served on the Development Committee, the Finance Committee, the Committee on Trustees and the Executive Committee. As president, he oversaw the planning for Centennial Hall and the Hoffman Center, championed the Character and Leadership program and bolstered the number of endowed master teaching chairs available to faculty and staff.

He and his wife Sarah also established the Gene and Alice Oltrogge Master Teaching Chair in 2011, named in honor of Perot’s Lower School fine arts instructor, Alice Oltrogge. The family’s dedication to the School is also immortalized in the Perot Family Quadrangle sign at the entrance of campus.

(opposite) H. Ross Perot Jr. ’77 and his wife Sarah

(right, top to bottom) Perot at Trustee Dinner in April 2022

Perot at Alumni Weekend 2017 with David McAtee ’87 and Andrew Lin ’17

Perot and his son Hill ’05 at Spring Alumni Dinner in April 2022

Perot’s vision for the School and his dedication to fulfilling that vision will always stand out among his many years of service to the School. In its official resolution, the Board of Trustees noted, “Mr. Perot clearly has exhibited lengthy, outstanding, and meritorious service as a trustee, which is indicative of a lifetime of extraordinary and substantive commitment to St. Mark’s School of Texas and its programs, including important and institution-shaping contributions of time, energy, creativity, vision and resources.”

Perot and his wife Sarah are the parents of Hill ’05, Hunter ’06, Sarah and Meredith.

St. Mark's hosts the 2022 IBSC ANNUAL CONFERENCE

When asked to share his St. Mark’s experience with the world, HENRY SCHECHTER ’22 brought a weathered baseball cap.

The recent graduate and School Flag recipient had been asked to lead a panel discussion of his fellow Marksmen, focusing on their shared St. Mark’s experience. His audience: 500 teachers and administrators representing 120 schools worldwide attending the 2022 International Boys’ Schools Coalition Annual Conference at St. Mark’s. The theme of the conference: The Path to Manhood.

I became the man I am

St. Mark’s School of Texas

Henry Schechter ’22 speaks at the IBSC Conference

“Every student who enters St. Marks is notified of his acceptance with this navy-blue hat with his graduation year embroidered on the side,” said Schechter, showing the audience the cap he received in 2010.

Then, reaching under the podium, he held up a similar but brand-new cap. Its vibrant blue fabric was a stark contrast to Schechter’s own faded cap.

“I didn't realize what my hat meant until I got this new one a month ago,” said Schecter. “The two hats are metaphors for our experience here at St. Mark's through years and years of experience, hard work, and guidance. This school shapes a crisp, untested hat into one with a story – one ready to take on anything. I became the man I am today under the cover of this hat.”

For the next hour, Schechter led a panel of boys from across all three divisions in a discussion of how their passions are sparked and fanned by the school community. And, just as these boys shared their experiences with the delegates, the IBSC Annual Conference was an opportunity for St. Mark’s to share its incredible community with the world.

THE PATH TO MANHOOD

Each year, members of the 300 IBSC schools around the world gather in one place to share their experiences, discuss best practices and pedagogy, and unite around a common mission of educating boys. Following two years of virtual conferences, St. Mark’s was excited to welcome delegates to Dallas for a week of professional collaboration and Texas hospitality.

“We come together as a coalition for the first time since 2019,” said Chris Post, secretary of the IBSC Board of Trustees and headmaster of The Boys' Latin School of Maryland. “We come together at a time when the development of boys and the formation of young men has never been more important. And we do so with a spirit of hopefulness and optimism about the future of and for our boys and the future of our schools.”

During the conference, delegates attended workshops where colleagues, including many St. Mark’s instructors, shared their best practices on a wide range of topics. The highlights of each day were the plenary sessions, featuring an impressive slate of keynote speakers.

During his opening session, David Brooks discussed ways that educators can help boys form their character at an early age.

“The way we form character is less about iron willpower and more about forming loves,” Brooks said. “The job of the School is to give students new things to love and to have them love the highest things. The underlying skill of being an educator is the art of seeing another person and making them feel deeply seen, heard and understood.”

Keynote Speakers

DAVID BROOKS New York Times columnist

LEE BERGER Paleoanthropologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence

JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS

Best-selling author on mentoring and activism

ERIC JOHNSON The 60th mayor of Dallas

DR. ALAN STERN ’75 Planetary scientist and space program executive

(clockwise from right) Marksmen lead a discussion about student life

David Brown and Michael Morris lead a workshop

Daniel Sanchez ’21 leads delegates on a campus tour

Jackson Cole ’16 leads a workshop

Delegates attend a reception at the Perot Museum of Nature & Science

Mark’s

In addition to learning and collaborating, conference guests enjoyed some of the most impressive sights Dallas has to offer. The week began with a reception at Old Parkland, the historic former hospital facility recently transformed into a stunning, modern office park, filled with historic artwork and memorabilia. Then, on the final evening of the conference, delegates visited the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, enjoying dinner and drinks alongside dinosaur skeletons, priceless gems and world-class exhibits.

The conference also provided Marksmen with opportunities to showcase their talents. Prior to each plenary session, students and recent graduates from across all three divisions entertained attendees with a series of musical performances, including an excerpt from Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway classic Into the Woods, performed by the combined choir and orchestra.

—DAVID BROOKS

As the conference drew to a close, delegates returned to their home countries filled with new ideas and renewed spirits in their shared pursuit of the IBSC’s mission: guiding boys on the path to manhood. This is a mission that came into even clearer focus as Henry Schechter and his fellow Marksmen shared their St. Mark’s experience with the world.

“This panel is called Making Your Mark,” Schechter told the audience. “During my time at the School, I've certainly seen my peers and classmates make their marks on the communities that they're a part of. Turning young boys into young men of character is no easy task, but our school does it in so many ways. We operate with an aura of hard work and passion that follows us long after we've walked our path to manhood.”

Conference guests enjoyed dinner with the dinosaurs at the PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE.

Faculty members

DAVID BROWN and MICHAEL MORRIS led a workshop on Character & Leadership Education.

David Dini, Headmaster

Jason Lange, Chair Shannon Nadalini, Co-Chair Kurt Tholking, Co-Chair

Dave Carden

Ann Dilday

Alex Eshelbrenner

Christi Finegan

Josh Friesen

Marion Glorioso-Kirby

Jason Leneau

Kathy Mallick Kristin Mlakar

Paul Mlakar

Michael Morris Kendall Murphy Kerry Schneidewind Suzanne Townsend

SCHECHTER'S hat became an emblem of a Marksman's journey on the path to manhood.

AADI KHASGIWALA ’23 was one of several student musicians who performed at the conference.

‘The underlying skill of being an educator is the art of seeing another person and making them feel deeply seen, heard and understood.'

IBSC Conference Planning Committee

‘He was one of the kindest folks you’ll ever get to know.’

—JOHN MEAD, instructor

‘Mr. Hicks’s absence leaves a hole in the lives of many.’

‘He was a skilled conductor and always knew how to get to the source of a problem when we were playing. He told us about his ‘music’ routine, which entailed listening to music on the way to school, in his office and throughout the day. His passion for music was reflected in his teaching.’

‘There was never a boring moment in jazz band as he always brought the best out of all of us.’

—JOSHUA KANG ’19

‘Mr. Hicks was a teacher who truly cared about us and the teacher to whom I could most relate.’

—ARJUN BADI ’23

‘Mr. Hicks mentored my son, Max ’13. He saw Max's gift for piano and keyboard and pushed him to grow and excel into the musician he is today.’

—KAREN SOMER, parent

—LISA GREENBERG, parent

Remembering Tim Hicks

MUSICIAN, TEACHER, MENTOR & FRIEND

In early March 2022, the community mourned the loss of Tim Hicks, the School’s longtime band director and a teacher, mentor and friend to hundreds of Marksmen.

Since joining the fine arts faculty in the fall of 2002, Hicks served the School and all the boys in his care with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm.

“He had a big heart and was truly passionate about music,” said Marion Glorioso-Kirby, Tony Vintcent Fine Arts Department chair. “He was somebody that you looked up to and when you shared time with him, you really appreciated his warmth and care.”

Over the past two decades, St. Mark's band and jazz programs flourished under Hicks’ direction. Many of his students have gone to represent St. Mark’s as part of the Texas Private Music School Educators Association All-State Band and Jazz Band. Hicks served as vice president of Jazz and Contemporary Ensemble for TPSMEA, Jazz at Lincoln Center Band Director’s Academy and the Wisconsin World Drumming Workshop.

An avid musician and performer, Hicks played a variety of brass instruments and could often be found sitting in with different ensembles, groups and bands of all kinds. In his two decades at St. Mark's, Hicks oversaw the music performed

at some of the School's most beloved traditions. He enthusiastically led the Marksmen Pep Band on game nights in the Hunt Stadium grandstand with wonderful renditions of the alma mater and so much more. In the spring, he beautifully guided the band at Commencement. And, each December, Hicks led students and colleagues in joyous holiday music at the annual All-School Christmas Party as seniors carried their little buddies into the Great Hall.

In these and so many other settings, he brought not only a great love for music, creativity and performing, but also a readily apparent devotion and commitment to the boys and his colleagues.

(above)

Hicks leads a band practice

(opposite, clockwise from top left)

Hicks presents the Band Award at Upper School Final Assembly 2017

Hicks and Marksmen participate in TubaChristmas in Dallas's Thanks-Giving Square

Hicks conducts the band Hicks leads an outdoor band rehearsal

‘An inspiring teacher, gifted musician and generous friend, Mr. Hicks shared his passion for music with the boys while striving to instill excellence, creativity and a love of learning in every Marksman.’

—DAVID DINI, Eugene McDermott Headmaster

Alumni News

from the alumni board president

Sandy Campbell ’76 at the Alumni Holiday Luncheon

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as your Alumni Association president — it is my privilege to lead the finest collection of alumni in the country. Graduates of St. Mark’s continue to make outstanding achievements professionally and personally, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with you to advance the mission of St. Mark’s and strengthen alumni connections across decades and across the nation.

The 2021-2022 school year has been a refreshing return to normal. Our School’s perseverance through the last three challenging years has proven to be invaluable — students remained on campus for the entirety of the school year, and all co-curricular and athletic programs resumed. Two in-person Alumni Weekends attest to this perseverance and gave many of us the chance to reconnect with old friends and teachers for the first time in a long while. The Alumni Leadership

Speaker Series provided a platform for critical conversation around Civic Responsibility and the importance of character-driven leadership.

Time-honored traditions were also carried out true to their roots — seniors and Lower School buddies placed their Christmas ornaments on the Great Hall tree, writers and creators presented at the Literary Festival and STEM Conference and, of course, seniors walked across the Commencement stage on a beautiful May evening before a large and appreciative crowd. St. Mark’s choristers made their return to England over the summer, where they embraced cultural learning opportunities and performed in St. Edmundsbury Cathedral. We couldn’t be prouder of our School’s success, and we owe a great deal of gratitude to the faculty, staff, alumni and students for making the year so memorable.

St.

In partnership with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, the Alumni Board measures the success of our work by focusing on (1) Dallas and regionally based programming and involvement, (2) the expansion of our Marksmen Network, and (3) maintaining our commitment to the St. Mark’s Fund through alumni participation of more than 50 percent. Thanks to the wonderful success we’ve seen as a School and Alumni Association this year, we were able to achieve 54 percent alumni participation in the St. Mark’s Fund, surpassing our 50 percent goal for the 14th consecutive year. For the first time in School history, alumni collectively gave $2.9 million to the St. Mark’s Fund, setting a philanthropic record for alumni support.

The success of our alumni program is directly correlated to the School’s countless volunteers who consistently demonstrate a willingness to lead, inspire, and challenge. In addition to our

trustees, regional club volunteers, class agents, reunion volunteers and college ambassadors, I would like to thank my fellow Alumni Board members for their extraordinary work on behalf of the School and extend special recognition to the 2021-2022 Executive Committee for their leadership: Jamie Rogers ’85 (Vice President), Jamie Helwig ’01 (Secretary), Robbie Baty ’02, Charles Branch ’10, Topher Broom ’87, B.A. Cullum ’99, David Estes ’89, Michael Flanagan ’90, Lowell Ku ’89, Collin Lensing ’01, Jon Myhre ’96 and Hill Perot ’05.

While we have much to be thankful for, we have even more to look forward to — together.

Warmly and with gratitude,

Sandy Campbell ’76 Alumni Association President

Dr. John Perryman moderates a discussion with Dr. David Vanderpool ’78 and Matt Osborne ’90 as part of the Alumni Leadership Speaker Series

Marksmen Connect on Campus

Marksmen gather on campus

Alumni Weekend 2022

For the first time in three years, alumni returned to campus for the spring Alumni Weekend.

More than 1,100 graduates and families participated in three full days of activities, including the annual Alumni Golf Tournament at Brookhaven Country Club, the Spring Alumni Dinner, Family Cookout, and, for the classes ending in 2 and 7, reunions at homes and venues throughout Dallas.

At the Spring Alumni Dinner, honorees from the previous three years were recognized, including alumni award winners, retirees, and faculty celebrating milestone anniversaries at the School. On Saturday, a special tribute was held for legendary faculty member Tom Adams, who passed away in 2020, followed by a reception on the baseball field.

A TRIBUTE TO TOM ADAMS

Members of the Marksman community honored their beloved teacher and coach during Alumni Weekend.

Lee S. Smith ’65

Courage and Honor Award

Recognition to honor the School’s first Black graduate.

Lee S. Smith ’65 speaking to student members of the Diversity and Inclusion Council

This year’s Alumni Dinner introduced the Lee S. Smith ’65 Courage & Honor Award. Presented by the Alumni Association, this new award will recognize a member of the St. Mark’s community who demonstrates courage, honor, perseverance and/or justice in the communities to which they belong by using his or her voice and actions to affect measurable change to elevate humanity. Smith was the School’s first Black graduate, and has visited the campus several times in recent years. He served as Cum Laude speaker and has visited with student publication editors and organization leaders. The first recipient of the Lee S. Smith ’65 Courage and Honor Award will be presented during the 2023 Alumni Weekend. Here are some of his remarks given at the Spring Alumni Dinner.

“I’ve lived my life to make a difference with people and institutions. And the fact that this will carry on in a special way to inspire other people is wonderful. The word courage is a heavy word. Honor is something I live by. Life presents you with opportunities. There are two kinds of people in life — there are people who will just roll up their sleeves and do it and those who shirk responsibility. And I’ve always tried to be (the former). And that’s how I’ve tried to live. I can’t thank you enough to be recognized in this way.” — Lee Smith ’65

RALPH B. ROGERS ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENT

Michele Santosuosso

FINALISTS

Scott Hunt

Glenn Stroh

YOUNG ALUMNI SERVICE CITATION

2020 Hill Perot ’05

2021 Mark Butler ’08

2022 Luke Kline ’07

ALUMNI SERVICE MEDAL

2020 Mike Warnecke ’87

2021 David Sammons ’76

2022 David Campbell ’86

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD

2020 Victor Vescovo ’84

2022 Clark Hunt ’83

Alumni Weekend 2022

A student assists David Sammons ’76 on a project in the Makerspace

‘Alumni Weekend gives us all the opportunity to reconnect with classmates, faculty and friends who were such a big part of our lives during our most formative years.’

—SANDY CAMPBELL ’76 Alumni Association President

(far left) A tribute to Tom Adams (above) Marksmen enjoy the day on campus (left)

Marksmen and their guests celebrate at Spring Alumni Dinner

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The Family Cookout on campus

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(above, top to bottom) Clark Hunt ’83, Victor Vescovo ’84 Lee S. Smith ’65

(above) Members of the Class of 2022 attend Graduate Luncheon prior to their Commencement

Young Alumni

Shortly after Alumni Weekend, the Office of Development and Alumni Relations welcomed the Class of 2022 into the Alumni Association at graduate luncheon. Each graduate received a double photo frame featuring their first and final yearbook photos, symbolizing each boy’s path to manhood and the years of dedication by each family. The gift was especially poignant for Alex Nadalini, who is the youngest of four brothers to graduate from St. Mark’s.

“Looking at my frame brought back so many nostalgic memories from not only my Lower School days, but from my entire time as a Marksman,” Nadalini said. “The look on my parents’ faces when I handed the frame to them made the tough days and long nights at St. Mark’s all worth it.”

In the weeks following Commencement, the Class of 2022 and other young alumni were invited back to campus for the Young Alumni Community Service event. Graduates from the last 15 years joined forces with current faculty and staff members to create snack bags and serve more than 400 McDonald’s meals to the residents at Austin Street Center. The Blues Club provided an upbeat soundtrack for the day.

“Playing at Austin Street Shelter is one of my favorite events throughout the year,” said Xander Bowles ’22, Blues Club guitar player. “It is such a cool experience to see the happiness on their faces that our meals and our music bring to Austin Street.”

In keeping with St. Mark’s focus on supporting the broader community, the Alumni Association hosted a National Day of Service in August for alumni and their friends all over the world. This year, the National Day of Service supported children’s health at Ronald McDonald Houses across the nation.

Photos: Daniel Sanchez ’21

(above) Young alumni offer food and music to the residents of Austin Street Center

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A variety of color palette options

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A drawing of the final design

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Alumni News St. Mark’s School of Texas32 Alumni News | THE PRIDE The team explored several virge designs

A Journey of Faith

by AUSTIN WILLIAMS ’ 22

From the sacred Lessons and Carols ceremonies to the deeply personal Baccalaureate service each May, the St. Mark’s Chapel plays host to some of the School’s most cherished traditions.

And, each week during the school year, chapel services provide a brief respite from the busy school day, offering boys in all three divisions a chance to pause and reflect.

The chapel program can also be quite impactful in a boy’s individual spiritual journey. That’s exactly the case for Rob Parks ’71.

“The St. Mark’s chapel provided me with an example of sane faith, with both moderation and strength,” Parks told The ReMarker in October 2021. “That was very helpful for me in later life — it gives you a groundedness.”

In honor of this impact, Parks was inspired to make a unique and lasting gift to the Chapel and St. Mark's: a custom processional virge. With the School’s blessing, Parks worked with Chaplain Stephen Arbogast and Assistant Headmaster for External Affairs Scott Jolly to design and craft the ceremonial staff.

“The team brought some great ideas, and Father Arbogast made sure we were in line with what we know of Saint Mark through scripture and tradition,” said Parks, who spent more than a year traveling through Europe in search of design inspiration. “I went to Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, read everything I could about lions and Saint Mark and researched artistic representations of both through the ages.”

The final virge is made of cedar of Lebanon and topped with a sterling silver orb and a winged lion representing Saint Mark. To craft the top pieces, Parks sought out Michael Rybicki, a renowned silversmith, who provided invaluable technical guidance in the design of the orb and lion.

A special dedication ceremony was held at an Evensong service during Alumni Weekend 2022, a fitting time for Parks to present the virge that he dedicated to two close friends: Ann and Steve Sebastian ’71.

“Steve was one of St. Mark’s great gifts to me,” Parks said. “Steve and Ann were with me when it was announced and had no idea they were going to be honored. Steve immediately touched me on the hand and Ann thought the School had made a mistake! With Alumni Weekend with my closest friends, it was a three-day celebration.”

Ultimately, Parks was thrilled to see his idea come to fruition. On the day it was unveiled, he remembers feeling pride and joy for how it  was accepted.

“My hope was that it would become a symbol of unity in a diverse school community,” Parks said, “an object of beauty and a reminder of the importance of spirituality in our lives.”

The virge is made of cedar of Lebanon topped with a sterling silver orb and a winged lion representing Saint Mark.

Spotlight

scholarship funds established

spend his high school years. The Ivy League institution had one answer for the Letchers: in between the Mississippi and the Rockies, there’s only one option — St. Mark’s School of Texas.

The St. Mark’s experience had begun for the Letchers.

The theme of the 2022 Marksmen yearbook, “You Never Really Leave,” rings true for all who experience St. Mark’s culture. For former faculty members, alumni and parents of alumni, the lasting impact of one’s time at 10600 Preston Road is particularly meaningful. Now, many are drawn back to the School, inspired to support the institution that had such a positive impact on their development as men.

Letcher Brothers Scholarship Fund

The impact of St. Mark’s has stood the test of time for the Letcher brothers, whose profound experience with the School has led to a lifetime of generous support for the School. Their firm belief in St. Mark’s mission inspired them to help ensure every boy has the opportunity for a first-class educational experience.

Easily qualified as a St. Mark’s dynasty, the Letchers’ journey to St. Mark’s started when their father moved from the East Coast to the South, settling in Miami, OK. The oldest of his four sons, Scott, enjoyed the school system until his high school years. When the family saw Scott’s experience with the secondary education in Miami, their East Coast roots kicked back in. Letcher made a call to his alma mater, Yale, to figure out where his next son, John ’53, should

St. Mark’s immediately took its hold on John. Out of the gate, he connected with Headmaster Robert Iglehart, an educator who would leave an indelible mark on the young man. As John excelled at St. Mark’s, Iglehart added STEMbased courses that kept him from complacency, pushing him to his full potential. John felt trusted by the faculty; educators like Iglehart gave him the freedom to pursue what really interested and challenged him. Classes like mechanical drawing provided him tools that he would use throughout his professional career.

By the end of the year, John had completed two grades in the span of a single school year. He felt accepted at the School; truly seen and looked after. John describes his single year at St. Mark’s as the most important factor in his education.

“In that one year, St. Mark’s changed my life,” John Letcher said. “I am convinced that I was extremely fortunate at where I landed in my schooling.”

Next in line was Frank Letcher ’59. Frank spent the entirety of his high school career at St. Mark’s. As part of the Class of 1959, Frank took a different path through the School than his brother John, following a route more focused on humanities. Finally came Bill Letcher ’67. He explored East Coast schools, but it was clear that St. Mark’s was the right choice, as nothing else compared in Bill’s school search. St. Mark’s was his first glimpse into the power of an independent school education.

Mark’s

“I do not know where I would be without St. Mark’s. The way information was presented, and responsibilities were put on you was just terrific. The School never lost sight of preparing students to progress in college and beyond,” Bill Letcher said.

The Letchers’ years at St. Mark’s left a deep mark on their entire family, and they felt it only right to make a gift to the School that would allow for boys to experience what they did many years ago. With this sentiment in mind, the Letcher Brothers Scholarship Fund was born. For John, having a scholarship in his family’s name means the world. After many successes in his work with computer systems, he wanted to pay forward the gift of education.

“I give to St. Mark’s because it made all the difference in the world with how I handled and viewed education later in my life,” John Letcher said.

Gianpaolo Santarelli ’94 Scholarship Fund

Alan and Jayusia Bernstein, parents of Leo ’90, had their own unique experiences with the School.

The Bernsteins moved to Dallas in 1986 and soon became close friends with Giancarlo and Maria Santarelli, parents of Gianpaolo Santarelli ’94.

The couples connected initially through Maria and Jayusia, who Alan described as “kindred spirits, even though they came from extraordinarily different backgrounds.” Maria grew up in a very traditional Italian home, whereas Jayusia was the daughter of Eastern European Holocaust survivors. To this day, the Bernsteins and the Santarellis regularly spend time together.

On July 11, 2021, tragedy struck the Santarelli family as their only son, Gianpaolo, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 45. As the Santarellis and the entirety of Gianpaolo’s Class of 1994 grieved the loss, so too did the Bernstein family.

“When Gianpaolo passed away it just struck us: We cannot imagine anything more horrible than losing your only son,” Alan Bernstein said. “It just takes the breath out of you.”

The Bernsteins sought to comfort and console their close friends and considered how they could honor Gianpaolo. Eventually, the Bernsteins and Santarellis decided to remember the “ light of the Santarellis' life” forever by establishing the Gianpaolo Santarelli ’94 Scholarship Fund with other community members.

Through the creation of this endowment, the Bernstein family and others have ensured that Gianpaolo's memory endures at St. Mark's.

“Making this gift was an act of friendship and tribute to our dear friends. Nothing gives us more pleasure than making this gift in honor of the Santarelli family. That’s the beautiful thing about endowments: they are forever,” said Bernstein.

The St. Mark’s experience greatly influenced the Letcher family as well as the Bernstein and Santarelli families. Through their generous philanthropy, these families have helped shape the future of our School by expanding access to a St. Mark's education.

‘St. Mark’s stands apart because we make every field our home field; because we make every player feel the full force of an entire community behind him; and because even in defeat, we raise ourselves back up, sing the alma mater and get back at it the next day.’

STONE

Amood of nervous anticipation rippled through the Science Lecture Hall as varsity football team members filed in for their first full meeting of the 2021 season. Many of the boys knew only the disruptions of the previous years, from the tornado that interrupted the 2019 season to the pandemic restrictions that curtailed the 2020 season. To add one more uncertainty, the School had hired a new head football coach: Harry Flaherty, a former D-1 college athlete and NFL signee.

Flaherty’s message was clear: character and effort would be their path to victory.

“Right off the bat, he talked about discipline and character,” said Alex Nadalini ’22, quarterback and team captain for the 2021 season. “Coach said we would be high-class men with respect and discipline and we would set the tone every game with our effort.”

This message is echoed across the Athletics Department. Marksmen athletes are taught to win with character. And it’s a message that is proven in the results: for 13 of the past 15 years, St. Mark’s has received the SPC Athletic Directors’ Cup, awarded to the best athletics programs in the conference. This past year, four of the 15 varsity teams won SPC or state championship titles, with dozens of individual champions named in multiple sports. And of the 99 graduating seniors, 16 have committed to continue competing at the collegiate level.

Consecutive years that St. Mark’s has received the SPC Athletic Directors’ Cup in recognition of being the top boys’ athletic program in the Southwest Preparatory Conference

Crew boats qualified for USRowing National Youth Championship

2021–2022 Championships: Volleyball (SPC), Cross Country (SPC), Track & Field (SPC), Water Polo (State)

Coach Flaherty speaks to the varsity football team Elijah Ellis ’22 and Alex Nadalini ’22 lead the varsity football team on to Hunt Field for a home game

As a whole, Lion athletes are extraordinarily talented and successful. But this success is not the goal of the coaches, trainers and teachers. In every practice, game and interaction, the faculty strive to transform these boys into men of character first and foremost. But the lessons inherent in building a successful man — discipline, sacrifice, trust, commitment to purpose — often lead to a successful athlete.

Following that initial team meeting, Flaherty put his message into practice — and got results. The varsity football team started the 2021 season on a hot streak, winning five of their first six games before quarterback Nadalini was sidelined with an ACL tear. But even with this setback, Flaherty continued to push his captain.

“Coach said the team still needed me, whether I play another down under the lights or not,” Nadalini said. “He told me that it was up to me to decide how I would respond to this event. These moments have become life lessons because the coaches took the time to help me grow.”

“We are proud to have a strong athletic program that is committed to excellence, but the true measure of our program’s success is watching the boys excel in the years ahead as a result of their meaningful athletic experiences at St. Mark’s,” said Sean Lissemore, director of athletics.

By focusing on the development of character first and foremost, St. Mark’s transforms boys into good men, who then can become great athletes.

“At St. Mark's, we are not solely focused on winning and losing; rather it is how we win and lose that truly defines our athletic program,” Lissemore said. “With that being said, character, integrity and discipline are the essential building blocks of any successful team and certainly go hand and hand with winning in competitive sports.”

School records broken by the 2022 varsity track and field team

(clockwise from top right) Track and field team celebrate their SPC championship

Elijah Ellis ’22 eyes his opponent for his next move

Varsity volleyball celebrates winning the SPC championship

Varsity lacrosse huddles up before a match

Zach Stone ’22 takes aim on goal

Varsity baseball enjoys a post-game celebration

Sahil Dodda ’22 finished 8th at the 2022 USA Track & Field’s U20 Outdoor Championships.

St. Mark’s wrestlers named individual SPC or state champions

Athletes from the Class of 2022 who committed to play sports in college

Marksmen actively playing college sports during the 2021-2022 year

Senior Class traditions

The Path to Manhood is a journey along which boys pass numerous milestones on their way to becoming men of character. Some of the most important moments on this journey happen in the final weeks of their St. Mark’s careers. As the school year neared its conclusion, members of the Class of 2022 took time to celebrate their special bond and shared legacy before embarking into the world beyond 10600 Preston Road.

The seniors began this final lap by leaving something behind. On their final day of classes, the 99 boys removed their blue senior shirts for the last time and draped them over the Perot Family Quadrangle sign, a symbolic passing of the mantle to the Class of 2023. The seniors also took one more opportunity to celebrate the simple joys of boyhood by taking their first-grade buddies on a trip to the Dallas Zoo.

On the evening of Baccalaureate, the Class of 2022 lined up under the covered walkways outside of Lower School to applaud the faculty and staff as

they entered the Chapel. As storm clouds rolled in, the Class attended their final chapel service together, singing hymns and reflecting on their time at St. Mark’s.

“If we don't take what we've learned into our next chapters, our time at the School will have been null,” said Henry Schechter ’22, who spoke on behalf of his classmates. “I'm only an 18-year-old boy without much life experience, but I know that the people we touch in our lives will always remember the smallest moments.”

Each year, the Senior Class chooses a Baccalaureate speaker to offer final words of advice to the class. This year, the boys selected Marion Glorioso-Kirby, Tony Vintcent Fine Arts Department chair and drama instructor.

“Next year you will be in a new environment, and if you haven't quite found your light, keep trying,” said Glorioso-Kirby. “Keep exploring, keep creating, and keep saying yes to new opportunities. If you get the choice to sit it out or dance, you’d better dance.”

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Senior blue shirts on the Perot Quadrangle sign

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Marksmen and their teachers celebrate at Baccalaureate

The outgoing seniors’ last day as students began with their final assembly, where several boys were honored for their outstanding achievements. Then, for the final time, the boys heard “Seniors, dismissed.” At the luncheon following the assembly, the Class of 2022 was formally welcomed into the Alumni Association, joining a community of more than 4,000 St. Mark’s graduates worldwide.

That night, as the sun set over the Ida M. and Cecil H. Green Commencement Theater, 99 young men in white dinner jackets took the stage. The evening began with an address by Class President Enoch Ellis ’22.

“Because of the education that we have received, we will go into the world not as ordinary men but as beacons to whom others will look for guidance, for leadership, and for hope,” Ellis said.

Valedictorian Alex Wang ’22 spoke next. Having entered St. Mark’s in the 11th grade, Wang shared his unique experience joining the community amidst remote learning and how his classmates quickly embraced him.

“Here we go on the next stage of our journey,” Wang said. “Like the heroes of old, stay courageous in principle, selfless and honest. Even now, in this moment, we must remember the humility that carried us here and hold on to our ability to connect and embrace others.”

This year's Commencement speaker had unique insight into their journey as Marksmen. Clark Hunt ’83 has led a distinguished career in professional sports and maintained a close relationship with St. Mark’s as an active alumnus, a long-serving trustee and the parent of a recent graduate.

Hunt shared lessons learned from his nearly two decades as chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, including winning Super Bowl LIV in 2020.

“You've taken a path with no shortcuts. You've worked hard and found some great teammates. You’ve faced challenges and overcome them,” Hunt said. “And you've laid the foundation for your character. Enjoy this moment. You've earned it.”

The Class of 2022 concluded the evening — and their careers as St. Mark’s students — with one more beloved tradition. The 99 boys stood arm-inarm and sang the alma mater a final time, cheering as they sang the last line: “Endless be your fame.”

(above) The Class of 2022 celebrates Commencement

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Clark Hunt ’83 addresses the Class, seniors gather for a photo, Class President Enoch Ellis ’22, graduates display their class rings, valedictorian Adam Wang ’22, Enoch Ellis accepts his award.

class of 2022 college matriculation

University of Texas at Austin

Spencer Burke

Matthew Fan Mac McKenzie

Blake Molthan Raj Papineni

Will Pechersky

Thomas Philip Henry Schechter

Will Shoup

James Singhal

Ralph Steele Soham Verma

Southern Methodist University

Elijah Baker Benjamin Gravel Jackson Lutz Shaan Mehta Zubin Mehta Jodie Thompson Paul Valois

Northwestern University

Toby Barrett Maxwell Chuang Bryce Nivet Peter Orsak Pranay Sinkre Daniel Uglunts

Texas A&M University

Arjun Agarwal Cal Graham Cole Norman George Warren Harvard University Alex Geng Ekansh Tambe Adam Wang

Austin Community College

Dylan Dropkin Alex Nadalini

Henry Piccagli

Brown University

Jedidiah Kim Ashvin Nair Austin Williams Johns Hopkins University Fisayo Omonije Sampath Rapuri Zack Stone

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Drake Elliott Enoch Ellis

Jeremy Yu Princeton University Adam Lai Ian Mize Alex Ryan Baylor University James Then Caleb Vanzant Colgate University Zach Lightfoot Owen Simon Dartmouth College Evan Lai Rana Thakkar Georgetown University Sal Abbasi Zayn Bhimani

Georgia Institute of Technology Tomek Marczewski Isaac Song Rice University Abhi Jain Ian Lin

Santa Clara University Grant Jackson Colin Peck

University of Chicago Miki Ghosh

Jonathan Yin University of Pennsylvania Sahil Dodda Matthew Shen

Villanova University

Luke Martin Max Vafa

American University Henry Morgan Boston College Conor Duffy Columbia University Axel Icazbalceta

Cornell University Evan McGowan Drexel University Ethan Borge Duke University Camden Reeves Fordham University William Fitzpatrick

Gettysburg College Shane Sweet Kenyon College Sam Eluemunoh

Loyola Marymount University Sam Reitich

Loyola University Chicago Miller Trubey

Middlebury College Xander Bowles New York University Nicholas Koch

Sewanee: The University of the South Niles Harvey Texas Christian University James Fults

Texas Tech University Rahul Gunukula

The College of William & Mary Cooper Cole

Tulane University Anashay Monga

United States Military Academy at West Point

Elijah Ellis

University of California, Los Angeles Brett Honaker

University of Cambridge Darren Xi University of Georgia Jake Robinowitz

University of Michigan Stefan Moreno

University of Rochester Corvin Oprea

University of San Diego Sam Alfalahi

University of Southern California Samuel Wu

University of Texas at Arlington Noah Soliz

University of Wisconsin-Madison Samir Mamtani

Vanderbilt University Lars Ochs

Washington University in St. Louis Nicolas Gomez

Wilbraham and Monson Academy Tate Laczkowski

college matriculation

Ten or more: Dartmouth College Georgetown University Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Northwestern University Southern Methodist University Texas A&M University University of Chicago University of Pennsylvania University of Texas at Austin Vanderbilt University

Five to nine: Austin Community College Brown University Columbia University Cornell University Duke University Georgia Institute of Technology Johns Hopkins University New York University Princeton University Rice University Santa Clara University Sewanee: The University of the South University of Alabama University of Richmond University of Southern California University of Virginia Villanova University Yale University

Four: Colgate University Stanford University Washington University in St. Louis

Three: American University Austin College Baylor University Boston College Boston University Emory University Indiana University at Bloomington Middlebury College Purdue University Texas Christian University Tulane University University of Michigan University of Texas at Dallas Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University

Two: Belmont University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Claremont McKenna College Gonzaga University Kenyon College Lehigh University Tufts University University of California (Los Angeles) University of Colorado at Boulder University of Georgia University of Notre Dame University of Texas at Arlington

One: Arizona State University Babson College California Institute of Technology Carleton College College of William & Mary Drexel University Elon University Florida A&M University Fordham University Furman University

Gettysburg College Haverford College

Kansas State University Lafayette College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Morehouse College Northeastern University Oberlin College

Pennsylvania State University (Main Campus) Pomona College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Saint Edward's University Samford University Southwestern University St. John's University Syracuse University Texas Tech University The American University of Paris U.S. Merchant Marine Academy United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy at West Point University of California (Berkeley) University of California (Santa Barbara) University of Cambridge University of Denver University of Mississippi University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Oklahoma University of Oxford University of Rochester

University of San Diego University of South Carolina University of St Andrews University of St. Gallen University of Tampa University of Toronto University of Tulsa University of Wisconsin-Madison Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wilbraham and Monson Academy

WORDS of WISDOM

FROM THE CLASS OF

by ALEX NADALINI, OWEN SIMON & AUSTIN WILLIAMS

TIPS FOR RISING SENIORS

3

1STAY CONNECTED

Sit next to someone new at lunch and reach out to every Marksman in your class.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES & EXTRACURRICULARS.

These are your last opportunities to do so.

5

BE A FRIEND

Treat your little buddy as you would've wanted to be treated.

2MASTER THE THREE ESSENTIALS

Perfect the handshake, tie your own ties, and know when to listen.

4

VISIT THE COLLEGE COUNSELORS

They are very helpful and they have good snacks!

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LASTLY, ENJOY EVERY MOMENT

It goes by fast, so don't take anything for granted.

—THE CLASS OF 2022

Many of his classmates are still asleep when ISHAAN DEVALLA ’23 silences the alarm on his cell phone. He shakes off sleep with a steaming cup of tea before heading out the door...

8:45 am

Devalla arrives at 10600 Preston Road, where he meets up with fellow classmates JACKSON WHITAKER ’23 and BOWDEN SLATES ’23 to welcome their students.

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES and FORMING LEADERS

Central to character and leadership education is the idea that leadership is service that moves communities forward. Volunteering with the Brendan Court ’06 Summer Enrichment Program offers Marksmen the opportunity to grow as leaders and learn more about the community around them.

9:45 am

The Honorable ERIC JOHNSON, Dallas mayor and St. Mark’s parent, tells the group about growing up in West Dallas, attending Ivy League schools and life as the mayor, before sharing that speaking to youth is the best part of his job. As Johnson calls on various students to answer their questions, Slates raises his hand to join in.

10:50 am

Science teacher WINSTON LEE ’23 shares his passion for chemistry with his class. He applauds his students as they recall key concepts about atoms and their structure.

THE BRENDAN COURT ’06 PROGRAM

The program offers Dallas ISD middle-schoolers classes in math, social studies, science and English—all taught by Upper School Marksmen. The three-week summer program provides highquality learning experiences for the students who attend, while allowing St. Mark’s students to explore teaching. Each student volunteer applies to teach a specific subject and then teaches a mock lesson as a form of audition. He is then responsible for creating his own curriculum in the subject he

teaches. These lessons in leadership and service stay with many Marksmen throughout their lives, no matter the profession they choose.

For the first time in three years, the program was able to meet in person this summer. This year’s cohort of student-teachers were able to visit with their students face-to-face and interact with them over the course of three weeks.

“For me, a highlight was seeing our students progress,” said Aadi Khasgiwala ’23, one of the program’s co-directors. “For example, we scheduled a robotics activity, and seeing them enjoy it and engage with it was very rewarding.”

Over the course of three weeks, Marksmen teachers form meaningful relationships with their students. For Ishaan Devalla ’23, one of the most important times of day was before classes began.

11:35 am

Jacie Hood, director of education at Sci-Tech Discovery Center in Frisco, holds a special visitor—a ball python—as she teaches the group about their anatomy, diet and more. As she answers questions from the class, NAT FISHER ’23 puts a finger to his lips to quiet a few whispers from the back row. After the lesson, students and teachers alike line up to pet the snake, gently using two fingers to stroke her  scales.

“It's a good time to sit down and just talk with them,” he said. “Having that free time allowed us to really get to know them.”

Over time, the Marksmen earned the students’ trust. Those bonds motivated the student-teachers to be good leaders and mentors.

“I know they look up to all of us,” said Sky Park ’23. “I feel a responsibility to perform to the best of my ability as a teacher, mentor, friend and colleague.”

(left) Hood explains the ball python's skeletal structure (below) Students line up to feel the python's scales

12:15 pm

AADI KHASGIWALA ’23 has had a busy morning. Part of his job as co-director of the program is to plan daily activities and meals. Today students enjoy bean and cheese burritos, courtesy of chef Roberto Perez (father of JONAH ’23 and GABRIEL ’30 ). As the students enjoy their lunch, one boy who is an aspiring chef takes note.

12:45 pm

RISHI MOHAN ’21 is home from Harvard to answer the students’ pressing questions about the quality of college food (“not good, but there are restaurants”) and applications. The future chef asks about his preferred career path, and the class discusses the benefits of both culinary and business school.

These interactions don’t just create connections between individuals; they provide a greater understanding of the broader Dallas community for participants and teachers alike.

“There are other people in the city who lead very different lives,” Bowden Slates ’23 said. “I think it's so important to get out of your comfort zone and realize that your daily life is not necessarily the same as everybody else’s.”

For Brendan Court students, the experience can be life-changing as well. After participating in the program as students, some have gone on to attend St. Mark’s. This year, one student in particular made an impression on the group.

“All the student-teachers encouraged him to apply to St. Mark’s,” Khasigwala said. “He is outgoing and enthusiastic but also focused, which makes him an excellent student and contributor.” Khasigwala hopes to see him again, either as a Marksman or a student in next year’s program.

1:05 pm

MATTHIAS CANON ’23 plays his bass guitar and Khasgiwala plays the cello for the group’s talent show. Ever the educator, Canon even works some music theory into his act. The students join in, sharing their skills in music and magic tricks.

1:50 pm

VIVEK PATEL ’24 walks the group through important safety measures in the Makerspace and answers their questions about building and programming robots. Later, the boys line up to use the sanding machine under Patel’s watchful eye.

3:00 pm

After the students are dismissed, teachers meet to reflect on their day and prepare for the next one.

For alumnus Jackson Cole ’16, teaching with the Brendan Court program paved the way for a career in education. He served as an English teacher in the program as an Upper Schooler in 2013 and 2014. After graduating from St. Mark’s, he earned his degree at Yale University before returning to Dallas with Teach for America.

“I wanted to return to Dallas, because Dallas is my community,” he said. “We are taught that our own well-being is tied to the well-being of the communities around us.”

Faculty sponsors Dr. Katherine Anson and Jorge Correa say one of the most rewarding aspects of the program is seeing Marksmen grow as collaborative leaders.

“Community service starts with the idea of ‘I’m helping you’ and slowly but steadily becomes, ‘we work together to create opportunities and find solutions to our challenges,” Correa said.

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1973 | Reunion

Michelle and MARK EARLY ’73, Kim and MARK NEARBURG ’73, BARRY RASKIN ’73 and ROB ALBERTS ’70 (not pictured) enjoyed a mini reunion at the Nearburg family's Beerburg Brewing in Austin.

1977

ANDY SHORE ’77 married Sam Applegate at their home in California in May 2021. The couple announced they have relocated to the Palm Springs area.

1981

DANIEL CHU ’81, founder and CEO of Tricolor Holdings, was elected as a new director of Origin Bancorp, Inc., the financial holding company for Origin Bank.

1984

This spring, VICTOR VESCOVO ’84 was awarded the Explorer’s Club Medal, the club’s highest honor, for his extraordinary contributions in the field of exploration.

1985

BRUCE STECKLER ’85 was inducted into D Magazine’s inaugural Best Lawyers Hall of Fame. Bruce is the founding member of Steckler Wayne Cherry & Love PLLC with offices in Dallas, Waco and Henderson.

1987

Founder and President TODD C. HOWARD ’87 sold his architectural firm, t. howard + associates earlier this year. The firm was sold to Kirksey Architecture and Todd will serve as Executive Vice President, Director-North Texas of the expanded firm, Kirksey|th+a .

1988 | Reunion

ROBERT MUSSLEWHITE '88 was recently named CEO of Definitive Healthcare. Robert lives in Boston.

1995

Locke Lord LLP partner JUSTIN MAPES ’95 was selected as a member of the Dallas Regional Chamber's premier leadership program, Leadership Dallas. He joined the firm in February.

1997

CHRISTIAN KELSO ’97 has become an Equity Partner of FarrowGillespie Heath Witter LLP. He started with the firm in 2015 and has been named as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine in 2022. He is also the adjunct professor of Estate Planning and Practice at SMU’s Dedman School of Law.

1998 | Reunion

FABIAN ARROYO ’98, and his wife Kelly are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy Levi Joseph Arroyo. Levi was born on January 18, 2022, at 12:46 a.m., weighing in at 8lbs., 8oz. His big sisters Allie and Megan are excited by the new addition and cannot wait to begin helping out.

2000

Proud father MICHAEL GINSBERG ’66 shared some stunning photos of the new exhibit created by his son, JUSTIN GINSBERG ’00. The entry hall piece of art glass was revealed at the Amon Carter Museum at a members-only reception in June Justin is the head of the Art Glass Program and Facility at the University of Texas at Arlington.

2001

Jasmine and COLLIN LENSING ’01 welcomed their baby girl Poppy Iris on April 22, 2022. Poppy joins the Lensing family as the younger sister to Elle and Leo.

2003 | Reunion

TAYLOR JENKINS ’03, Head Coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, signed a multi-year contract extension in June. Last season, he led the Grizzlies to the franchise's first division title, while capturing the highest playoff seed and matching the best single season record in franchise history.

2004

MATT CHAO ’04 and his wife Diana welcomed Madilyn Joy into their family on February 24, 2022. The Chao family lives in Dallas.

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Nikhila and GREG DAVIS ’04 were recently featured in an article in The Dallas Morning News highlighting the growing Texas wine industry. The Davises launched Kalasi Cellars in 2017 and opened a tasting room in Fredericksburg in 2020.

In May, MAX DOWNING ’04 graduated with a MS degree in Geoscience from the University of Texas at Dallas. He moved to Park City, UT to be closer to his nephews shortly thereafter.

NICK MONIER ’04 was promoted to Counsel at Haynes and Boone, LLP. Nick, his wife Julie and children Lily and Will live in Dallas.

Maggie and ROSS RUSCHHAUPT ’04 welcomed Gemma Selene into their family on May 3, 2022. She joins big sisters Winnie and Isla at their home in Dallas.

Kim and Mark Nearburg ’73 with Michelle and Mark Early ’73 and Barry Raskin ’73

Victor Vescovo ’84

Fabian Arroyo ’98

Justin Ginsberg ’00

Collin Lensing ’01

Matt Chao ’04

Ross Ruschhaupt ’04

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Lauren and Mark Butler ’08 with Mark Dwain Butler III

John Ashton, Luis Carrillo ’08 and Korey Mack ’00

Kelly and Greg Fijolek ’08 with Meredith Kate Gil Cassagne ’11 and Mandy Raeder Albert Muratalla '11 with Jorge Correa Matt Murphy ’11 and Brynn O’Banion John Wetzel ’11 and Kelsey Kilbane Otto Clark-Martinek ’13

Justin Jones ’15 married Kylie Moran Travis Nadalini ’15 with his family

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2005

Writer and director ERIC I. LU ’05 wrapped up Season 5 of The Resident this spring. Eric lives in Irvine, CA.

2007

SAM ACHO ’07 was named to the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor, Class of 2022. Sam is a sports analyst for ESPN.

2008 | Reunion

EMMANUEL ACHO ’08 served as the Class of 2022 commencement speaker for The University of Texas at Austin. Emmanuel is a New York Times bestselling author and TV personality.

Lauren and MARK BUTLER ’08 welcomed their first child Mark Dwain Butler III into the world on June 15, 2022. Mark was also recently promoted to Vice President of Finance at Jackson-Shaw Company.

Admissions officer KOREY MACK ’00 hosted LUIS CARRILLO ’08 for lunch in early May. Associate headmaster JOHN ASHTON joined the campus reunion.

GREG FIJOLEK ’08 and his wife Kelly welcomed their first child Meredith Kate into their family on April 13. The Fijolek family live in Dallas where Greg is a partner at Wick Phillips.

2011

Mandy Raeder and GIL CASSAGNE ’11 were married in Cabo San Lucas on May 21, 2022, with many Marksmen in attendance for the celebration. The couple lives in Denver, where Gil works for Prime Capital Investment Advisors and Mandy works in software sales for FloQast.

Running back and receiver TY MONTGOMERY ’11 signed a two-year commitment with The New England Patriots

ALBERT MURATALLA ’11 reconnected with faculty member Jorge Correa during a recent visit to campus. Albert lives in Seagoville.

MATT MURPHY ’11 married Brynn O’Banion at La Quinta Country Club on May 7, 2022. The wedding was officiated by classmate

PATRICK MCGEE ’11 and the wedding party included MICHAEL MURPHY ’14, JORDAN YOUNG ’11, CONNOR THEILMANN ’11, LINCOLN NEELY ’11, HAYDEN WOLF ’11, GIL CASSAGNE ’11 and COLE MARLOW ’11. The couple lives in Dallas where Matt is a Capital Markets Director at CBRE.

Kelsey Kilbane and JOHN WETZEL ’11 married in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 11, 2022. The couple lives in New York City where they both work at tech startups.

2012

Journalist MAX MARSHALL ’12 has an upcoming book to be published by HarperCollins in the fall of 2023. It details the story behind a drug bust at a South Carolina college and it has been optioned by Sony Pictures under the title Among the Bros.

2013 | Reunion

In May 2022, OTTO CLARK-MARTINEK ’13 graduated from USC Gould School of Law. Otto lives in Santa Monica, CA.

2014

After working at Bain & Co together, SAM PERKINS ’14 and AIDAN DEWAR ’14 launched Nourish, a Y Combinator and Thrive Capitalbacked digital health startup.

2015

JUSTIN JONES ’15 married Kylie Moran on June 17, 2022 in Austin. Several Marksmen attended the celebration, including BEN NAFTALIS ’15, ANDREW PATISON ’15, ABEER KARIM ’15, TOMMY GUDMUNDSSON ’15, JUSTIN JONES ’15, KYLIE JONES ’15, TRAVIS NADALINI ’15, JACK FOJTASEK ’15, SAM DANIELS ’15, WYATT MARTIN ’15, and WESTON BLAIR ’15. The couple lives in Atlanta.

TRAVIS NADALINI ’15 received his J.D. from Baylor Law School in the summer of 2022. His brothers, AUSTIN ’19, TAUBERT ’13, and ALEX ’22 celebrated this milestone with Travis along with his parents Jim and SHANNON, who teaches fourth grade at St. Mark’s.

2016

JACKSON COLE ’16 returned to campus as an interim Middle School mathematics teacher. Jackson spent the previous two years working for Teach for America.

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Ishan Gupta ’20 Will Mallick ’20

Reilly Walker Curtis Smith and Bruce Newsome ’86 Sean Lissemore, John Turek and Ryan Hershner

ALBERT THIEU ’16 completed his Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT and was promoted to 1st lieutenant in the United States Air Force.

2017

GORDON GUNN ’17 started a new position as an assistant project manager with Jacobs Engineering in Seattle, focusing on aerospace and commercial aviation.

2018 | Reunion

Former Headmaster ARNIE HOLTBERG cheered on REECE RABIN ’18 at the Princeton baseball game against Mississippi State.

2019

JACK KATZ ’19 graduated cum laude from NYU, where he earned degrees in economics and public policy. He will begin his career at Hogan Lovells, a global law firm in Washington, D.C.

St. Mark’s young alumni gathered in April 2022 at a Texas A&M event. Pictured are (L to R): JOHN DAVID MCCLAIN ’20, BILLY STALDER ’19, JAHAZIEL LOPEZ ’19, JOHN BURTON ’19, GABE BANKSTON ’19, DANIEL MIROCHNA ’19 and REAGAN JONES ’18.

2020

ISHAN GUPTA ’20 interned this summer with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, the only South Asian woman ever elected to the US House of Representatives.

WILL MALLICK ’20 performed in Zilker Theatre Productions’ “Newsies!” this summer where he played Romeo. He also performed as Davey for one of the six weekends the show ran.

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Arnie Holtberg and Reece Rabin ’18 Jack Katz ’19 Members of the Classes of 2018, 2019 and 2020

FACULTY

Rooney Emilia was born to faculty member REILLY WALKER and her husband, Brandt, on April 5, 2022, at 12:01 p.m. Rooney weighed in at 7lbs. 6oz. and was 20.28 inches long.

Retired faculty member CURTIS SMITH attended his 50th reunion at Davidson College and enjoyed a chance encounter with BRUCE NEWSOME ’86, who was visiting the campus.

Longtime varsity cross-country and track and field head coach JOHN TUREK recently passed the cross-country baton to RYAN HERSHNER. Hershner began his new role as cross-country head coach in the fall of 2022.

Keep in touch.

Class Notes are the best way to share major life milestones with friends, faculty, and the St. Mark’s community. Keep the school and your classmates updated with major life events, like marriages, births, graduations, and career advancements.

Visit smtexas.org/ClassNotes to submit a note through the online form.

If you have a photo to accompany your note, please email a highresolution file to Raeann Robertson at robertsonr@smtexas.org.

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in memoriam

Alumni

W. ROSS ASHBY ’71, April 9, 2022.

MICHAEL D. BRINKMAN ’95, April 21, 2022

CHESTER J. DONNALLY, JR. ’63, May 15, 2022.

RUSSELL S. FOJTASEK ’80, June 25, 2022, father of Gage R. Fojtasek ’25, brother of emeritus trustee Randall S. Fojtasek ’81 and uncle of Randall S. Fojtasek, Jr. ’20 and Jack M. Fojtasek ’15.

JAY W. KLING ’07, April 17, 2022

JOHN H. RAUSCHER III ’67, July 11, 2022.

GARY D. STRELAU ’70, May 31, 2022.

JAN MICHAL ZAPENDOWSKI ’03, July 26, 2022, brother of Jacek R. Zapendowski ’09.

Community

ELLA J. BANKS, June 6, 2022, emeritus trustee and mother of George Y. Banks III ’90.

ZELIE DE SERIN SIBLEY BANNISTER, April 6, 2022, mother of staff member Alicia E. Alvarez.

ALDO BATTAGLIA, July 3, 2022, great-uncle of staff member Alex Hughes.

DIANE M. BROWN, March 14, 2022, mother of faculty member David M. Brown.

IRMA TIMMONS BRUNNER, April 22, 2022, mother of faculty member Barbara L. Kinkead, grandmother of former student Alexander L. Kinkead ’17.

LINDA DRAIN CASEY, March 26, 2022, grandmother of Franklin E. Brown ’27 and George M. Brown ’27 and former students Rosser C. Newton, Jr. and William S. L. Newton.

BETTY L. DREYFUS, March 9, 2022, mother of Lynn A. Dreyfus ’64, aunt of Gary L. Kahn ’72 and Richard A. Kahn ’69.

ELIZABETH BASS ESTES, March 11, 2022, mother of faculty member Angela E. Hendricks and David H. Estes ’89, grandmother of Henry D. Estes ’25.

MILDRED A. FIEDOREK, May 8, 2020, wife of emeritus trustee E.C. “Gene” Fiedorek and mother of Stephen C. Fiedorek ’73 and Robert M. Fiedorek ’81.

MARY FRANCES FITTS, July 3, 2022, emeritus trustee, mother of John Stuart Fitts ’83 and wife of the late E. Grant Fitts.

JACQUELINE E. FOJTASEK, April 28, 2022, mother of Russell S. Fojtasek ’80 and emeritus trustee Randall S. Fojtasek ’81, and grandmother of Jack M. Fojtasek ’15, Randall S. Fojtasek, Jr. ’20 and Gage R. Fojtasek ’25.

BETH L. FOX, July 5, 2022, mother of Director of the Physical Plant Mark Webb.

JEROME M. FULLINWIDER, July 21, 2022, grandfather of Henry “Hill” R. Perot III ’05, Peter Hunter Perot ’06, Joseph S. Bush II ’12 and father-in-law of Ross Perot, Jr. ’77.

LAWRENCE J. GENENDER, July 23, 2022, father of Mark R. Genender ’83, David M. Genender ’85, and trustee Paul R. Genender ’87, grandfather of Jack D. Genender ’21 and George R. Genender ’23.

DENNIS GONZALEZ, March 15, 2022, brother of faculty member D. Scott Gonzalez.

CLARE G. GRABLE, June 11, 2022, grandmother of William L. Grable ’23 and Charles G. Grable ’26.

ISABELL S. HAGGAR, June 12, 2022, mother-in-law of emeritus trustee Daniel P. Novakov, Sr., and grandmother of Daniel P. Novakov, Jr. ’99.

JACK R. HALE, April 20, 2022, father of former faculty member Jeffrey T. Hale.

TIMOTHY S. HICKS, March 4, 2022, faculty member and father of Christopher D. Hicks ’13.

RAE S. KOLAR, February 24, 2022, mother of Britton W. Kolar ’64.

ELLEN MILLER, February 22, 2022, grandmother of Franklin E. Brown ’27 and George M. Brown ’29.

FRED A. MITCHELL, May 6, 2022, father of staff member David Mitchell.

MOHAMMAD ALI NAFICY, May 2022, grandfather of Kevon A. Mostafavipour ’24 and Mateen G. Mostafavipour ’26.

HENRY NEUHOFF III, March 12, 2022, grandfather of Stice R. Neuhoff ’23.

PABLO P. ZEBALLOS, April 24, 2022, father of Patrick C. Zeballos ’26.

Former faculty member DEAN BAIRD passed away on August 2, 2022. During his 39 years at St. Mark’s, Baird helped revolutionize the School’s technology curriculum and infrastructure. In addition to his role as Director of Educational Computing and, later, Chair of the Computer Science Department, Baird coached several sports and served as a fifth-grade advisor.

Endnotes

ONLINE GIVING

The St. Mark’s Fund is the School’s most important, ongoing fundraising priority, providing more than 10 percent of its annual operating budget. You may give online through our secure server at www.smtexas.org/smfund. Every gift makes a difference.

ARCHIVES

From the Terrill School all the way to St. Mark’s School of Texas, ours is a school with a long and rich history. If you have school memorabilia that you would like to donate to St. Mark’s to be preserved in our archives, please contact the Office of Development & Alumni Relations at 214.346.8800.

SUBMISSIONS

Do you have a great story you’d like to share with your fellow alumni? Have you made any changes in your life such as a new job, new degree, marriage, children, or other announcement? Please send your stories, along with any photos, to the Office of Development & Alumni Relations so we can include them in our next issue. Submissions may be made in any of three ways:

• www.smtexas.org/alumni/class-notes

Use our online form to send in your “Remarks.”

• Email | eshelbrennera@smtexas.org

Send your information and high-resolution photos to Alex Eshelbrenner ’04 at eshelbrennera@smtexas.org.

• U.S. Mail

Send to St. Mark’s School of Texas, Attn. Alex Eshelbrenner, 10600 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230-4047

Submissions not included in this edition will appear in the next issue of The Pride

THE PRIDE

St. Mark’s School of Texas Community Magazine

EDITOR

Ray Westbrook

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

David Carden

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Scott Moore

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Alex Hughes

ASSISTANT HEADMASTER FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Scott Jolly

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Tim Crouch

AHLBERG & RIBMAN FAMILY DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

Alex Eshelbrenner ’04

CONTRIBUTORS

Jack Mallick ’14, Alex Nadalini ’22, Robert Pou ’21, Raeann Robertson, Daniel Sanchez ’21, Owen Simon ’22, Whitney Webb, and Austin Williams ’22

THE PRIDE is published twice annually by St. Mark’s School of Texas, Office of Development & Alumni Relations, 10600 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75230-4047, and is distributed to alumni, parents, and friends of the School.

In producing this magazine, every effort has been made to ensure that it is accurate. Please report any errors, or receipt of multiple copies, to the Office of Development & Alumni Relations, and accept our sincerest apologies.

St. Mark’s School of Texas does not discriminate in the administration of its admission and education policie s on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

©2022 St. Mark’s School of Texas

An Office of Development & Alumni Relations Publication

Leave Your Mark

CHARMAINE & GEORGE TANG

After a few years of volunteering in a multitude of ways, Charmaine found her way to the St. Mark’s Development Committee; an important subcommittee to the Board of Trustees tasked with helping move the mission of the School forward.

Joining the Menter B. Terrill Society—the School’s society for legacy giving—is a way for alumni, parents and friends to honor St. Mark’s in their long-term estate planning. Legacy gifts allow the School to provide resources necessary to sustain a long tradition of exceptional educational and unique personal growth opportunities.

“We wanted to provide a legacy and impact that would last beyond our son’s time at St. Mark’s,” Charmaine said.

For George and Charmaine, joining The Terrill Society was a monumental step in their relationship with St. Mark’s.

To learn more or join the Terrill Society, please visit smtexas.org/plannedgiving, or contact Tim Crouch in the Office of Development & Alumni Relations at 214.346.8809 or croucht@smtexas.org.

When Tyler Tang ’24 entered St. Mark’s in 2016, his parents, George and Charmaine, began looking to find ways to get connected with the Marksmen community.