T H E MAGAZI NE O F T H E
DU NH AM S CH O O L • FALL 2023
Tiger Town is Officially Open! 40 & FOREVER CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED AT RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
Dear Dunham Family, The Dunham School is ready! Being prepared is not only a sound biblical principle mentioned throughout the Old and New Testament, but it also encompasses our mission statement as we prepare our students for college and for life. The difference at The Dunham School is an education set in a framework of Christian instruction and example. Readiness is a discipline that was encouraged by Jesus as He taught the disciples to be prepared for the things that would come after His resurrection and ascension. As a Christian school that strives for excellence in academics, arts, and athletics, we are ready for the plans that God has for our future. In this issue of Tiger Roar, you can see the outcomes of a cuttingedge education that trains students to share and defend their ideas respectfully around the Harkness table and to look at the world around them from a biblical perspective. This can be seen not only in the experiences and achievements of our current students but also in the lives of our faculty and alumni. In August, we launched the 40 & Forever capital campaign, a comprehensive $16 million fundraising initiative that will secure the future of The Dunham School. I am excited to announce that the campaign is already 57 percent funded with more than $9.1 million committed in gifts and pledges. As we strive for excellence in all that we do, we’re ready to continue the growth and development of The Dunham School. Are you ready? God Bless,
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Steven A. Eagleton EDITOR
Marguerite Estes Director of Marketing CONTRIBUTORS
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2 Lower School Students Explore Hydroponics
20 Student Achievements
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24 Faculty News
The Harkness Method: Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders
8 Embracing Innovation: Dunham Earns Renewal of ADS Award 12 Alumna Profile: Ashlyn Elofson ’11 16 Celebrating the Class of 2023 28 Grand Opening of Tiger Town Launches 40 & Forever Campaign
30 Fine Arts 34 Athletics 42 Faith and Service 44 Community Events 50 Alumni Gatherings 52 Class Notes
46 2023 Founders Dinner
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Lower School students enjoy Tiger Town, their new playground. Read the full article on page 28.
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Left: Fourth-graders wash their lettuce in the Innovation Lab.
Victoria Howell ’31 and Dalton DeRossette ’31 check the lettuce crop. 2
Cultivating Knowledge:
Lower School Students Explore Hydroponics by Marguerite Estes
In an effort to create a hands-on experience while studying the lifecycle of plants, Lower School teacher Valerie Jaques introduced her fourth-grade students to the fascinating world of hydroponics. The innovative, yearlong project allowed the young scientists to explore the wonders of growing plants without soil and discover the significant role hydroponics plays in sustainable agriculture. Hydroponics is a cultivation method that involves growing plants without the use of soil. Instead, plants are nurtured in nutrient-rich water solutions, allowing their roots to directly absorb the essential minerals required for growth. This method relies on carefully controlling factors such as temperature, pH levels, light, and nutrient concentration to optimize plant development. By providing plants with an ideal environment, hydroponics maximizes growth rates and minimizes the use of resources such as water and land. Throughout the 2022–2023 school year, students cultivated lettuces, onions, cilantro, and tomatoes. The classroom study was often combined with visits to the Innovation Lab where they made lettuce smoothies, salad dressings, and even salsa for Cinco De Mayo. In the spring, the fourth-graders served as mentors by partnering and sharing information with kindergarteners during their unit on strawberries. As the fourth-grade students maintained their hydroponic system, analyzed data, and maintained their crops, they not only gained knowledge about plant biology, chemistry, and environmental science, but also came to understand the following important aspects of hydroponic farming: • Resource Efficiency Hydroponics minimizes water usage by recirculating nutrient solutions, using up to 90% less water than traditional soil-based farming methods. It also requires less space, making it suitable for urban areas where land availability is limited. By maximizing resource efficiency, hydroponics presents a sustainable solution to meet the evergrowing demand for food production.
• Year-Round Cultivation Hydroponics offers the possibility of year-round cultivation, regardless of seasonal limitations. With precise control over environmental factors, plants can be grown continuously, ensuring a constant supply of fresh produce. This aspect is particularly significant in regions with harsh climates or limited growing seasons.
• Increased Crop Yield Through hydroponics, plants receive a consistent supply of nutrients, water, and light, promoting rapid and healthy growth. As a result, crop yields can be significantly increased compared to traditional farming methods. This increased productivity has the potential to address food scarcity challenges and improve global food security.
• Environmental Sustainability By eliminating the need for pesticides and herbicides, hydroponics reduces the environmental impact associated with conventional agriculture. The absence of soil also minimizes the risk of soil erosion and nutrient runoff, protecting nearby water sources. Moreover, hydroponic systems can be designed to incorporate sustainable energy sources, further reducing carbon emissions. The hands-on nature of the fourth-grade hydroponic study promoted teamwork, responsibility, and a sense of ownership as students witnessed the direct impact of their efforts on plant growth and developed an appreciation for alternative farming methods as well as the importance of ecological sustainability.
Carter Peters ’32 enjoys a lettuce smoothie. Fall 2023 | TIGER ROAR | 3
The Harkness Method:
PREPARING TOMORROW’S LEADERS
by Amanda McElfresh
By Allyson Guay
Upper School students engage in a Harkness discussion. 4
Right: Leslie Anna Allred ’31
Each day, Dunham Middle and Upper School students can be found seated around a table, engaged in deep discussions, sharing ideas supported by evidence in their academic materials, and listening to their classmates—all guided by a trained educator who encourages them to express their thoughts in a clear manner. Dunham is the only school in Baton Rouge and one of just a handful in the United States that uses The Harkness Method, an academic approach that was created at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. When a teacher uses Harkness, a small group of students—usually no more than around 14—delve into the subject and become engaged participants in their own learning. “Harkness prepares students for college, graduate school, and the work environment, but we have found huge benefits beyond that,” said Head of School Steve Eagleton. “When students graduate from Dunham, they are prepared to be leaders and provide well-reasoned responses in a discussion. It’s so much more than knowing the material. It’s the understanding and application of information.” Since Dunham began using Harkness more than 20 years ago, it has had a lasting impact on students. Dunham graduates regularly report that they can hold high-level discussions with peers and professors at Ivy League universities, even as freshmen. Many have gone on to fruitful careers thanks to their strong communication skills and confidence. “I remember one student who was very quiet and shy in middle school. I observed him during his senior year when he was in a Harkness class, and I could not believe the transformation,” said Middle School Head Mary Theriot. “He had so much confidence to speak out and add to the conversation. That was a full circle moment for me. I think what sets Harkness apart is that all comments are valid. Each student feels the freedom to voice their opinion because they know they will be heard and understood.”
Harkness In The Classroom Dunham students begin using Harkness in Middle School, primarily focusing on logic, reasoning, rhetoric and listening. Throughout the upper grades, Harkness is used most often in Bible, English, and history classes, although some Dunham math teachers have implemented it as well.
students graduate from “When Dunham, they are prepared to be leaders and provide well-reasoned responses in a discussion.” — Head of School Steve Eagleton
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gave me confidence to speak publicly. As an introvert, “Harkness it was a stepping stone to being a leader and speaker as an adult.”
— Katie Guitreau Parrino ’05, event planner and co-founder of The Flower Festival
Head of Upper School Amanda McIlwain found success as a teacher using Harkness in algebra, geometry and trigonometry, where students learned how to investigate and discuss the impact of formulas and functions. “It allowed them to use context clues and develop ideas about when to apply a formula,” Mrs. McIlwain recalled. “The scores were better and the kids were much more engaged. As a teacher, it was a very different classroom experience, but in a very positive way.” While student engagement is a core tenet of Harkness, Dunham teachers understand that some students prefer to be involved in different ways. For example, Middle School teacher Mary Ellen Courville will sometimes assign students to read passages aloud, track the discussion through notes, look up supporting materials online, or ask a question to start the conversation—all forms of active participation that help the entire class. “It’s an amazing way to engage with the curriculum,” Mrs. Courville said. “No two classes are ever the same. We’re building information together. I see myself as an academic coach, sitting alongside them at the table and building the content with them. The level of interest in a Harkness classroom is so different than in a traditional classroom. It’s a collaboration, and the engagement is so much higher.”
Teacher Support One of the main reasons Harkness has been so successful at Dunham is the ongoing professional development and support teachers receive. Many have traveled to Phillips Exeter and other schools that use Harkness for additional training. Dunham has a
classes are enjoyable “Seminar to me because of my Harkness experience. If I had not practiced this method before, I would be afraid to voice my thoughts in front of my peers and professors.” — Kennedy Morgan ’22, Baylor University
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Upper School English teacher Catherine Jordan guides a student-led Harkness discussion.
Harkness specialist on staff, as well as many teachers who have used the method for more than two decades and help guide newer educators. “Most people go into education because they love a certain content area, and they want to share that knowledge with students,” Mrs. McIlwain said. “The training really focuses on the idea that the process of students reaching a conclusion on their own is more valuable than simply getting the information across. Once teachers buy into that, the training gets much easier. We’re fortunate at Dunham to have a lot of peer observation, peer reflection, and a professional learning community where everybody helps each other.” Although Harkness teachers often take on the role of a guide during class discussions, they still bear a heavy responsibility to keep students on track, said Upper School teacher Sharon Towry. They must structure the class to help students understand information on their own without being completely dependent on the teacher, which Ms. Towry said is “much more interesting and much more difficult” than preparing a slide presentation or traditional lecture. “Teachers are equally as engaged because they must mediate, ensure everyone is participating, and redirect the conversation if they need to,” Ms. Towry said. “At the end of the discussion, the teacher will do a wrap-up and cover anything that the class might have missed. It’s still the teacher’s responsibility to make sure the material is covered. The difference with Harkness is that when I allow the students enough time to work with the content, they almost always get to where they need to go.”
Mary Ellen Courville joins Middle School students in a discussion.
served me well at both Centenary and Vanderbilt. “Harkness Both embraced similar models of debate and collective
learning. The same can be said for the alliance building and partnership making that drives much of my work.” — Weston Schild ’03, executive director at Capital Area Alliance for the Homeless
Old School and New School Dunham has successfully integrated Harkness while adhering to its other core principles. As a longtime Apple Distinguished School, Dunham incorporates technology into the school day, including in Harkness classes. For example, Mrs. Courville said her students sometimes create iMovies or Google Slides based on their readings, then show them to the whole class. Others have recorded podcasts or songs to enhance their understanding of content. “I think it’s important to use the resources that we have to enhance the experience. It really is a seamless integration,” Mrs. Courville said. “The discussion flows as a natural component. It’s a way to let students have a creative approach while not eliminating the other components of Harkness.” An additional benefit of addressing the challenges and opportunities students face with technology and social media in a Harkness context is that Dunham students become better prepared to enter the next phase of their lives. “We are a faith-based school that wants to graduate great students and great citizens who understand who they are in Christ and who live out their faith,” Mr. Eagleton said. “Harkness allows you to wrestle with difficult questions and find your footing. It’s beyond book learning. It’s about character education and civil discourse in the world.” This article was originally published in The Advocate on October 30, 2022. Edited and reprinted with permission. Fall 2023 | TIGER ROAR | 7
Embracing Innovation: Dunham Earns Renewal of
Apple Distinguished School Award by Amanda McElfresh
The Dunham School has once again been named an Apple Distinguished School for the use of innovation and technology. Currently, 724 schools in 36 countries have earned the designation. Dunham is the only PreK-12 school in Louisiana to receive the honor, which it has held since 2011.
Kindergarten students enjoy programming the Code & Go Robot® Mouse in the Lower School Innovation Lab. 8
Caroline Bardwell ’20, Michael Bardwell ’22, Anna Katherine Bardwell, Scott Bardwell ’91, Dadie Bardwell, Princeton Bardwell, Hazel Guillory ’33, Emily Bardwell Guillory ’03, Ryan Guillory, and Andrew Bardwell ’26
Ms. Reech collaborates with students to put the finishing touches on a video project.
One hundred percent of Dunham’s full-time faculty members are recognized as Apple Teachers. In addition, 100 percent of Dunham’s full-time faculty members are recognized as Apple Teachers, which indicates their own commitment to using technology in education as well as the school’s support of their ongoing training and professional development. “The award signifies the work of our teaching staff and students to take technology and make it transformative. It’s not just about using apps in a classroom. It’s about working together in collaboration and creativity to enhance education,” said Head of School Steve Eagleton. Julio Melara, whose children attended Dunham and who previously served on the school’s board of trustees, said the Apple Distinguished School recognition also draws attention from business leaders who may be seeking to move operations to Baton Rouge.
“It’s one of the few schools in the United States that has earned that distinction consistently over so many years,” Mr. Melara noted. “When executives are looking for cities to move to with their families, they are looking for leading-edge educational opportunities for their children. The fact that Dunham provides that really matters to a lot of those companies.” Mr. Eagleton said the fact that Dunham has received the ADS recognition numerous times signifies the school’s culture of constant improvement. Throughout each school year, Dunham teachers regularly use new technology platforms, often getting ideas from one another and their students. “What is transformational about technology is that it gives our teachers and students real-time feedback,” Mr. Eagleton said. “It’s no longer about answering 15 questions on a test Fall 2023 | TIGER ROAR | 9
Adelaide Faust ’28 and Lily Milton ’28 collaborate on a project.
and moving on to the next set of problems. It’s about the students showing their skills and accelerating their learning. When you walk into a Dunham classroom, you’ll see students teaching others, explaining how they solved a problem and being collaborative. It’s much more representative of real world experiences.” Director of Innovation on Technology Nikole Blanchard said that type of education has helped students after graduation. For example, one Dunham graduate was in a college engineering course in which the professor asked students to create a specific type of spreadsheet with data. While other students were unsure how to begin, the Dunham graduate immediately grasped the assignment and helped her fellow college students learn the program. “Our goal is for kids to be able to focus on their studies because they already have the understanding of the technology portion, so it’s not another hurdle for them,” Mrs. Blanchard said. “We hear a lot of our parents say that they wish they had learned many of these skills in school. They realize how important technology is in their own jobs and they want their kids to have that strong foundation.” Mr. Melara agreed, noting that most jobs require employees to be proficient in some form of technology. However, he and other parents also appreciate that Dunham combines 10
technology with approaches such as the Harkness Method, in which students must have clear discussions and articulate their viewpoints with evidence. “They do a wonderful job of layering experiences so kids have real-world skills for college and the workforce,” he said. “All three of my kids graduated from Dunham and went to different universities to study various disciplines, and all have done very well. To me, that is proof that what Dunham is doing is working, and the other parents I talk to have had similar experiences.” Dunham students receive iPads beginning in Pre-K as well as MacBooks starting in first grade. Beginning in fifth grade, students can take their MacBooks home with them. All Dunham teachers have MacBooks, and about half of them also use iPads to assist with instruction. Upper School geometry teacher Amy Dykes said these devices have enhanced communication in her classroom. She can project the screens from student devices to the entire class and let students show how they solved a certain problem, which often leads to robust discussions and questions. Mrs. Dykes also uses a program with geometry questions that includes features to help students solve problems, which is particularly efficient with homework. “There’s not that lag of time in which a student has to wait
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Our goal is for kids to be able to focus on their studies because they already have the understanding of the technology portion, so it’s not another hurdle for them.” — Nikole Blanchard
to ask a question the next day in class,” she said. “It helps us stay on pace with our curriculum. It’s almost like taking a teacher home with them.” Rob Sullivan, director of academics and a seventhgrade American history teacher, said he has also seen how technology is making education more efficient. For example, if he gives students a document to annotate, Mr. Sullivan can watch them go through the process in real time and make quick corrections if he sees students making mistakes. “That collaboration allows me to help them stay away from bad habits,” he explained. “They don’t do something incorrectly long enough for it to become ingrained. I can quickly get them on the right track.” Morgan Reech has been enthused by the ability to use technology differently for the various subjects she teaches to Dunham fourth graders. In her Bible class, students can use an introductory coding program to create moving images that represent Bible verses, which brings the message to life for students in a different way. In her social studies classes, Ms. Reech uses virtual tools to connect Dunham students with teachers and students in other states. The students then can video chat about their home states, discussing topics such as the culture, weather, and major landmarks. “The way the students use their time and creativity amazes me,” Ms. Reech said. “Their skills improve every year. That’s something we talk about as teachers. We’re always getting ideas from the students and from each other.” Ms. Reech added that Dunham’s technology team has been crucial to the school’s continual success. “I don’t think we would be where we are as an Apple Distinguished School without them,” she said. Dunham was thrilled to host representatives from Apple, Inc. in January. Pictured are Director of Innovation and Technology Nikole Blanchard, Apple K–12 Education Leadership Executive Robert Garrett, Apple Education Leadership Manager Jay Matheson, Head of School Steve Eagleton, Lower School Head and Dean of Faculty Deedra LaPlace, Worldwide Program Manager of Apple Distinguished Schools Bill Ziegler, and Upper School Head Amanda McIlwain.
“They organize everything for us and are always letting us know about new conferences and professional development opportunities. They are supporting us every day. That makes a huge difference.” Dunham celebrated the renewal of its Apple Distinguished School award throughout the month of January with a series of events and giveaways. The school also hosted a Think Tank for leadership teams and welcomed Apple executives for a campus visit. This article was originally published in The Advocate on January 29, 2023. Edited and reprinted with permission.
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Alumna Profile
ASHLYN ELOFSON ’11
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Bold Steps Lead to a Successful Interior Design Business by Marguerite Estes
“Start somewhere,” is the professional advice Ashlyn Elofson ’11 internalized before taking the bold step of purchasing and running Trends By Design, a residential interior design studio and retail showroom located in Baton Rouge’s Bocage Shopping Center. Ashlyn, who earned a Bachelor of Interior Design degree from LSU in 2016, says her interest in interior design began in 10th-grade geometry when she discovered she loved working on perspective line drawings—an interest she communicated to her teacher, Amanda McIlwain. “Mrs. McIlwain provided me with a list of possible careers, including interior design,” she says. This led Ashlyn to explore interior design as a career option, which was further reinforced by her fascination with the homes and interiors she saw showcased in social media posts. During college, Ashlyn gained valuable experience working as a student intern at Coleman Partners Architects, where she had the opportunity to shadow the interior design team. During her senior year, she began working at Trends by Design under the tutelage of the firm’s previous owners, Carmen and Don Scully. “What was initially more of a retail position evolved as I started to work on the interior design aspect of the business,” Ashlyn remembers. “I really enjoyed building relationships with clients and seeing design projects through from beginning to end. Looking at the before-and-after photos of projects I had worked on was very inspiring. I knew the business had tremendous potential, and I explored the possibility of purchasing the company.” While the unknown factors and risks associated with owning her own business seemed overwhelming at first, Ashlyn says she continued to reference the idea of starting somewhere. “I started by reaching out to other business owners and meeting with them. They had great a deal of knowledge to share with me, and they also encouraged my ideas. This made a huge difference in terms of my confidence and knowledge.” Ashlyn purchased Trends by Design in 2019. Today, the company offers full-service residential interior design services, including design drawings and finish selections as well as furniture, light, art, and accessory selection and placement. The firm’s unique E-design service is a flat-fee package that includes furniture layout and selection. “We then provide links to all items selected so that clients can purchase items on their own timeline,” says Ashlyn. “We also sell furniture, lighting, and art from our showroom floor and provide customers with the option to place custom and special orders.”
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Seeing Dunham teachers genuinely care for students, both on a personal and spiritual level, taught Ashlyn the importance of caring for the people around her—a value that shines through in her work with clients.
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Ashlyn cherishes her time at Dunham, where she and her three sisters, Hope ’07, Megan ’14, and Kathleen ’18, all received their education. She credits her Dunham teachers for challenging her to reach her full potential and helping her develop a strong work ethic, which prepared her well for the academic rigor of college and inspired her to work hard and build her own brand in the interior design industry. Ashlyn also appreciates the emphasis Dunham placed on caring for others, both on a personal and spiritual level. Seeing her teachers genuinely care for students taught her the importance of caring for the people around her—a value that shines through in her work with clients. Ashlyn acknowledges the unwavering support and encouragement she received from Curtis Tupper and Angi Eagleton, who believed in and motivated her to be the best version of herself throughout high school and beyond. Drawing from her own experiences, Ashlyn says she would encourage current Dunham students to spend time discovering their passions and interests. She also suggests exploring different career options through job shadowing and advocates for finding ways to give back to the community. When she’s not running Trends by Design, Ashlyn, who is married to her high school sweetheart, Drew Schoen ’12, enjoys spending time at the LSU lakes with her Goldendoodle, Oliver, and supporting LSU sports.
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Lunch & Learn Series
Expands Professional Experience Program
by Nancy Little
The Upper School’s Professional Experience Program expanded during the 2022–2023 school year with 12 Lunch & Learn sessions aimed to provide students with information about potential fields of study and careers. Running from September through March, the sessions brought 34 alumni and special guests to campus to share insights on industries such as law and politics, medicine, art and design, entrepreneurship, film and game design, public relations, and emerging markets. Notable speakers included U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, board member David Fleshman ’04, Henry Hayes, Chris Gendusa, Mitch Rotolo, Dr. Brian Lindenmeyer, Dr. Sean Owens ’02, Patti Peters Dowling ’92, Beau Dantin ’04, Katherine Ellard Dantin ’02, Elizabeth Butts Singletary ’04, Blaire Walsh ’04, and Ben Collingsworth ’03. While dining on boxed lunches from Dunham corporate sponsors Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and Jersey Mike’s Subs as well as selections from Chef Jeremy Coco and Rotolo’s Pizzeria, students United States Senator Bill Cassidy participates in a Lunch & Learn session. learned more about specific industries and discussed the skill sets, academic prep work, and internships needed to excel in their dream jobs. Student members of Dunham’s Career Connections Committee, a division of the Institute of Leadership, handselected the speakers and topics based on student interest surveys. In addition, on March 6, the Alumni Association and Career Connections Committee hosted an inaugural Career Day in the Middle School gym. Tiger-owned businesses, corporate sponsors, and friends were invited to the event to provide opportunities for students to interview for part-time jobs, internships, and job shadowing experiences. The Alumni Association sponsored and produced the 2022-2023 Professional Experience Program and Lunch & Learn Series in conjunction with Neighbors Federal Credit Union, Ochsner Health, and The Spine Center Bone & Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge. Katherine Ellard Dantin ’02 shared human resources do’s and don’ts with Upper School students.
Interested in Participating in a Lunch & Learn Session? The Alumni Association welcomes guest speakers for the 2023–2024 academic year. Please contact Director of Alumni and Corporate Fundraising Nancy Little with topic and speaker suggestions by calling 225-767-7097 ext. 327 or by emailing her at nancy.little@dunhamschool.org.
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Graduation
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Class of 2023 Valedictorian Kari Johnson (center) and Salutatorians Rachel Stanger (left) and Grace Robvais (right)
K–12 GRADUATES Seventeen members of the Class of 2023 have been at Dunham since kindergarten. Pictured are (front row, from left) Riley Ewing, Hannah Grace Erikson, Olivia King, Alaina McCarthy, Myla Washington, Caylin Pixley, Elizabeth McDonald, (middle row) Lawson Boudreaux, Austin Stevens, Gavin Guerin, John Taylor Bennett, Garrett Coates, James Baldwin, (back row) Kari Johnson, Simone Riley, Samantha Donadieu, and Eliza Riley. 16
2023 GRADUATION AWARDS VALEDICTORIAN Kari Johnson
SALUTATORIANS Grace Robvais Rachel Stanger
CRIMSON AND SILVER AWARD Rhaia Davey
The Crimson and Silver Award, the highest honor possible, is given to the senior who has exemplified the love of Christ with both peers and faculty and whose life has clearly reflected a desire to honor God and acknowledge Him in all of his or her ways. HALL OF FAME AWARD Jordyn Minor
CLASS OF 2023 LEGACY GRADUATES are joined by their alumni parents prior to baccalaureate. Pictured are Jarred Coates ’88 and Garrett Coates, Molly Coast and John Stewart Coast ’90, and James Baldwin and Andrea Tomasovsky ’87.
The Hall of Fame Award is presented to the senior who has brought the greatest positive community recognition to the school during the course of his or her athletic high school career. KATHARINE O. DUNHAM AWARD Jake Rizzo
Established in memory of Katharine Dunham, this award recognizes the senior whose conduct and character best exemplify the school’s Honor Code by demonstrating a strong sense of personal honor and integrity in his or her daily life. SERVANT’S HEART AWARD Braden Augustus
The Servant’s Heart Award honors the senior whose high school career has displayed an attitude of serving others by performing selfless acts of willing and cheerful service at school, at church, and in the greater community.
HALL OF FAME AWARD Jordyn Minor accepts the 2023 Hall of Fame Award from 2022 recipient John Walker McDonald. Fall 2023 | TIGER ROAR | 17
Graduation
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Amy Dykes Named 2023 Liz Peters Master Teacher
Head of School Steve Eagleton presents the 2023 Liz Peters Master Teacher Award to Upper School math teacher Amy Dykes. Also pictured are Ellie Dowling ’26, Patti Peters Dowling ’92, Bill Peters, and Lower School Head and Dean of Faculty Deedra LaPlace. by Phyllis Alexander
Upper School math teacher Amy Dykes received the 2023 Liz Peters Master Teacher Award during commencement exercises on May 20. “Anyone who has observed Mrs. Dykes knows she is masterful at the art of teaching, with her enthusiasm, creativity, and innovative lessons that engage students’ minds and hearts for math, but also for Christ,” said Lower School Head and Dean of Faculty Deedra LaPlace. “Her joy for the Lord is on display every day for her students and for her fellow faculty members as a frequent Chapel speaker, an encouraging supporter to those around her, and a role model of godly character. She is always willing to go above and beyond and does it with a beautiful smile and cheerful attitude, truly exemplifying the mission of The Dunham School.” In addition to teaching math, Mrs. Dykes has served as math department chair and director of math and science. She is also the faculty sponsor for the Beta Club and has been instrumental in the growth of the Institute of Leadership’s Lunch and Learn series, which provides students with opportunities to learn more about potential careers and connect with leading industry professionals. After receiving the award, Mrs. Dykes said, “This honor, while humbling, is also challenging. I am now, more than ever, inspired to remain pliable as an educator. My call to expand my knowledge, embrace new ideas, and enrich the lives of others, has only been heightened by the distinction of master teacher.” DUNHAM FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS AND THEIR 2023 GRADUATES include Suzanne and Chase Crawford; Afton and Allie McNatt; Grady Hazel and Olivia King; Mollie and Eliza Riley; Mandy and Katey Day; Deidra and Kari Johnson; and Melissa and Austin Stevens.
Congratulations to Coach McIlwain on this well deserved honor!
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Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
The 72 seniors in the Class of 2023 earned more than $13,000,000 in scholarship offers and were accepted to the following colleges and universities across the United States and abroad.
2023 College Acceptances Abilene Christian University The University of Alabama Anderson University Appalachian State University University of Arkansas Auburn University Baton Rouge Community College Baylor University Belhaven University Belmont University Berry College Bethune-Cookman University Birmingham Southern College Bishop State Community College Boston University University of CaliforniaRiverside Centenary College of Louisiana Christian Brothers University University of Colorado Denver Colorado State UniversityPueblo Dillard University Eastern Kentucky University Eckerd College Elon University Emerson College Fisk University
Schools in bold indicate matriculation.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Florida State University Fordham University Furman University University of Georgia University of Glasgow Greensboro College Hampton University University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Pacific University High Point University University of Holy Cross Houston Christian University Howard University Jackson State University Kansas State University University of Kentucky Lakeland University University of Louisiana at Lafayette University of Louisiana at Monroe Louisiana State University Louisiana Tech University Loyola University New Orleans University of Mary HardinBaylor Marymount Manhattan College Mercer University Middle Tennessee State University
University of Mississippi Mississippi College Mississippi State University University of NevadaLas Vegas University of New Orleans New York University Nicholls State University North Carolina A&T State University University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Texas Northwestern State University University of Notre Dame Ohio University Oral Roberts University University of Oregon Philander Smith College Prairie View A&M University Rhodes College Ringling College of Art and Design River Parishes Community College Saint Louis University - Madrid Samford University University of San Francisco Savannah College of Art & Design Savannah College of Art & Design - Atlanta
Shepherds College Smith College University of South Alabama Southeastern Louisiana University University of Southern Mississippi University of Southern Mississippi - Gulf Coast Spring Hill College Talladega College The University of Tennessee Knoxville Texas A&M University College Station The University of Texas at Austin Tulane University of Louisiana United States Military Academy at West Point Vassar College Virginia Commonwealth University Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College West Virginia University Wilberforce University William Carey University Wingate University Xavier University of Louisiana
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Achievements
Jackson Ford ’23 National Merit Scholar
Austin Stevens ’23 National Merit Scholar
Jake Rizzo ’23 Honorary National Merit Scholar
Three Members of the Class of 2023 Named National Merit Scholars In the spring, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that three members of the Class of 2023 had advanced in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Competition. Jackson Ford, who now attends the University of Alabama, and Austin Stevens, who attends LSU, were named National Merit Scholars, eligible to receive two of only 7,500 scholarships applied to college undergraduate study. West Point Cadet Jake Rizzo was named an Honorary National Merit Scholar. Additional members of the Class of 2023 to receive National Merit recognition include Elizabeth McDonald and Caylin Pixley, who were named Commended Students last fall. High school students enter the National Merit Scholarship program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Qualifying Test (PSAT-NMSQT) in the fall of their junior year. Of the approximately 1.5 million students who sit for the test, only 15,000 of the highest scorers advance to Finalist status and become eligible to compete for a National Merit Scholarship.
2022–2023 UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS Adam Corbett Drama Award Charlie Dantin ’24
Godly Character Awards Lucy Courter ’26 Lily Stringfellow ’25 Mason Elliott ’24
Kiwanis Courtesy Award Jeremiah Blanchard ’24
Knights of Columbus Patriotism Award Jake Rizzo ’23
Spirit of Service Awards Camille Istre ’26 Madeline Murphy ’25 Katie Harris ’24
Students of the Year Samantha Talbot ’26 Connor Guidroz ’25 Lila Badeaux ’24 & Nevaeh Kimmie '24 Kari Johnson ’23
U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award Kari Johnson ’23 2 0 Rizzo ’23 Jake
Myla Washington ’23 Participates in Young Entrepreneurs Academy OUT OF A POOL OF 60+ APPLICANTS, Myla Washington ’23 was invited to participate in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge (YEA BR) for the 2022–2023 school year. Working with instructors from LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business, Myla, who plans to study finance and accounting at Prairie View A&M this fall, developed and launched EggHead, a browser extension that blocks websites and helps young students stay on track while studying and completing homework. Created through a partnership with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Louisiana Economic Development, and LSU, YEA BR is designed to help students transform into CEOs by challenging them to generate business ideas tied to their interests, craft a business plan, and make a pitch to a community panel for seed funding.
Dunham Students Take Top Awards at Literary Rally
Aiden Fee ’26
Camille Istre ’26
Sheldon Gremillion ’25
Jordyn Robvais ’25
Andrew Bardwell ’26
Dunham students proved they were strong competitors at the 2023 District Literary Rally held at Southeastern Louisiana University last spring. Of the 42 Middle and Upper School students representing Dunham, 22 were district qualifiers, six received SLU Scholastic Achievement Awards by placing first in their subjects at the District Rally, and 17 qualified to advance to the State Literary Rally, where Aiden Fee ’26 (Algebra II) and Camille Istre ’26 (English I) placed first, Sheldon Gremillion ’25 (English II) and Jordyn Robvais ’25 (Biology I) placed third, and Andrew Bardwell ’26 (Geometry) placed fourth in their respective subjects.
STATE LITERARY RALLY AWARDS Aiden Fee ’26, 1st Place, Algebra II Camille Istre ’26, 1st Place, English I Sheldon Gremillion ’25, 3rd Place, English II Jordyn Robvais ’25, 3rd Place, Biology Andrew Bardwell ’26, 4th Place Geometry
DISTRICT SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Aiden Fee ’26, Algebra II Katie Harris ’24, Spanish IV
Camille Istre ’26, English I Simone Riley ’23, English IV Mallory Walker ’25, French III
DISTRICT QUALIFIERS Andrew Bardwell ’26, Geometry* Ben Barton ’24, Calculus I* Ava Bush ’23, Art Nico Bush ’25, Algebra II Lucy Courter ’26, Chemistry*
Charlie Dantin ’24, English III* Aiden Fee ’26, Algebra II* Mallory Golightly ’24, American History* Sheldon Gremillion ’25, English II* Katie Harris ’24, Spanish IV* Camille Istre ’26, English I* Melina Jacobsmeyer, ’25, English II
*advanced to State Literary Rally
2023–2024 PREFECTS The Upper School Senior Prefects are ready to serve and lead for the 2023–2024 school year. Pictured are (front, from left) Academic Prefect Mason Elliot; Community Prefect Charlie Dantin; Service Prefect Don-Trae Davis; (back) Connections Prefect Claire McIlwain; Head Prefect Grace Dykes; Student Life Prefect Abigail Weiner; Publicity Prefect Malyn Rolling; and Chapel Prefect Katie Harris.
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Achievements
2022–2023 MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARD WINNERS Headmaster’s Awards Katherine McDonald ’27 Elijah Haven ’27
Godly Character Awards Emily Isaminger ’27 Elijah Haven ’27 Brinley Quirk ’28 Myles Taylor ’28 Kate Adams ’29 Levi Hahn ’29 Julie Townsend ’30 Emery Jarreau ’30
NJHS Achievement Awards Emma Harper Blumentritt ’27 Agatha Schellack ’27
Spirit of Service Awards Katherine McDonald ’27 Lucas Hahn ’27 Joanie Bernhardt ’28 Connor Fox ’28 Mae Prather ’29 Brant Gisclair ’29 Lila Grace Gisclair ’30 Lucas Murray ’30
Katherine McDonald ’27 and Elijah Haven ’27 receive the 2022–2023 Headmaster’s Awards from Head of School Steve Eagleton.
Two Coins Scholarship Award Emily Isaminger ’27
House Cup Winners
Ava Bush ’23 Earns Scholarship for Summer Study Congratulations to Ava Bush ’23, who received The Mary Delahoussaye Belleau Scholarship to study French in Canada over the summer. The scholarship, offered by through La Fondation Louisiane in conjunction with the Université Sainte-Anne and CODIFIL (Council for the Development of French in Louisiana), covered all fees for the five-week program at the French language university in Nova Scotia. Ava now attends LSU, where she plans to major in psychology and art with a minor in French. 22
Parker Allee ’27 and Ava Johnson ’28 accept the coveted Snoddy House Cup trophy on behalf of House Tabb, the 2022–2023 champions!
Cole Olivier’s Winning Essay Nets $2,500 for Track Team
TIGER TRACK TEAM MEMBER COLE OLIVIER ’26 received a $2,500 check for the Dunham track and field team as a result of his winning essay submission to the Powerade Power Your School Contest. In February, representatives from Coca Cola Bottling Company United presented the check to Cole, who was joined by fellow track team members, Coach Aaron Nasers, Head of School Steve Eagleton, and his parents, Rose and Chad Olivier.
Paige Odom ’23 (second from left) with Neighbors Federal Credit Union Community Outreach Coordinator Betty Mujica-Milano, Neighbors Financial Wellness Director Kim Chapman, and Neighbors President/CEO Steve Webb.
Paige Odom ’23 Awarded Neighbors Way Scholarship The Dunham School is proud to announce that Paige Odom ’22 received a $1,500 scholarship awarded by the Neighbors Capital Area Foundation. Paige, a member of Dunham’s National Honor Society, enrolled at Louisiana Tech University this fall. Established in 2018, the Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award was developed in an effort to help subsidize the cost of tuition for students entering their first year of college. Area schools that participate in the Neighbors Mascot Checking Program are invited to nominate one graduating senior to receive the scholarship each year. Students are nominated based on their character and commitment to the credit union’s core values of integrity, respect, trust, stability, community involvement, honesty, empathy, ethical behavior, and fairness. Congratulations to Paige on this well-deserved honor and many thanks to the Neighbors Capital Area Foundation and Neighbors Federal Credit Union. Fall 2023 | TIGER ROAR | 23
FAC U LT Y a n d STA F F
News
Coach Donna Pixley ended her 21-year tenure at Dunham with a state championship title. Pictured are Assistant Coach Hannah Pixley ’20, Head Coach Donna Pixley, Assistant Coach Meagan Meyers, and Assistant Coach Beverly Russell.
Donna Pixley Retires After 21 Years Last spring, Head Volleyball Coach Donna Pixley announced her decision to retire at the end of the 2022–2023 school year. During her 21-year tenure at Dunham, her volleyball teams advanced to the state playoffs every season, winning state championships in 2005 and 2022 and taking the runner-up trophy in 2004. She amassed more than 600 career victories and was named District Coach of the Year six times, Metro Coach of the Year twice, and State Coach of the Year twice. She also was selected to coach the West All-Star team in 2006 and 2022. In May, she was named The Advocate Star of Stars Girls Coach of the Year. In addition to directing the volleyball program, Coach Pixley oversaw the Middle and Upper School athletic department for four years and served as P.E. department head for six years. She also has been actively involved in club volleyball in Louisiana since 1998. In 2002, she was the head coach of a 15-and-under team that won a USAV National Championship for Volleyball Baton Rouge. She is one of only three coaches in Louisiana to win both state and national titles. In announcing her retirement, Coach Pixley said, “It is with mixed emotions that I step down as the head volleyball coach at The Dunham School. On one hand, I am excited about the opportunity to pursue other endeavors, continue building the Red Storm Volleyball Club, and watch our daughter, Caylin ’23, play at Mississippi College over the next four years. However, it is with a heavy heart that I leave the After coaching the Lady Tigers to a state championship title, Donna Pixley program’s returning players, a group with amazing potential was named The Advocate Star of Stars Girls Coach of the Year at a special who will continue the legacy and tradition built over the awards ceremony in May. Coach Pixley (second from left) is pictured with previous two decades. While competing for district and (from left) Head of School Steve Eagleton, Upper School Director Amanda state championships was an amazing experience, it pales in McIlwain, and Director of Athletics Neil Weiner. comparison to the relationships I have developed with the incredible young women I have had the pleasure of coaching. I would like to thank The Dunham School for being a huge part of my family’s life, for the investment that so many have made in the lives of our children, and for trusting me to lead the volleyball program for the last 21 years.” The Dunham community thanks Coach Pixley for her unwavering commitment to her players, the volleyball program, and the school. 24
Ashley McIlwain Named Director of McKay Academic Center Ashley McIlwain has joined Dunham as the director of the McKay Academic Center. In announcing her appointment, Head of School Steve Eagleton said, “Mrs. McIlwain’s 18 years of experience as an educator and administrator, coupled with her ability to partner with teachers and families to build support plans for students with learning differences, made her the ideal candidate for the position. As we move forward, I am excited about the possibility of expanding the services offered through the McKay Academic Center.” Mrs. McIlwain previously served as director of instruction, curriculum team leader, and fifth-grade teacher at St. Luke’s Episcopal School. She holds a Master of Education with a concentration in K–12 Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Louisiana State University. She and her husband, Travis, have three children, James, Gracie, and William. In accepting the position, Mrs. McIlwain said, “The opportunity to serve as the Director of the McKay Academic Center allows me to share my passion for teaching children, supporting students with learning differences, and working with teachers and families all within a Christian education model.”
Beau Dantin ’04 Joins Counseling Staff Beau Dantin ’04 joins Dunham as a school counselor for the 2023–2024 school year. He will work with Elizabeth Singletary ’04 and Elizabeth Robin in the counseling department and serve as a resource and mentor for our Middle and Upper School boys. Mr. Dantin also will teach an Upper School psychology class. Mr. Dantin is an experienced mental health professional with nearly 15 years of practice in both the clinical mental health and private counseling settings. After graduating from Dunham in 2004 and Southeastern Louisiana University in 2008, he completed additional training in marriage and family therapy/counseling at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. He has served as the clinical director and family therapist of The Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana since 2014. In addition to his work at Dunham, Mr. Dantin will continue working as a private clinician at Baton Rouge Counseling Associates. He and his wife, Sara, have two daughters, Isabel and Madelyn. The expansion of the counseling staff affirms the school’s ongoing commitment to our students’ social and emotional well-being and will help maintain a safe, caring environment where every student feels a sense of belonging and is able to make meaningful connections with peers and teachers.
Meagan Meyers Named Head Volleyball Coach Meagan Meyers was named head volleyball coach in March, replacing long-time coach Donna Pixley, who retired in May. Since joining our athletic department in 2021, Coach Meyers has served as assistant volleyball coach and has been an integral part of the team’s success, which culminated in a state championship title last fall. She has been the head coach for Middle School volleyball for the past two years. Coach Meyers brings more than 12 years of experience to her new role. Prior to joining Dunham, she was the head volleyball coach at Catholic of Pointe Coupee, where she won backto-back district championships and was twice named district coach of the year. She also served as an assistant coach at Parkview Baptist School for three seasons and has coached club teams at Katy Volleyball Academy, Louisiana Volleyball, and Red Storm Volleyball. “I am so excited to get started as the new head volleyball coach at The Dunham School. All the glory goes to God that I have the privilege to carry on the legacy that Coach Pixley has built. I most look forward to continuing to build strong female athletes through the volleyball program,” said Coach Meyers. Fall 2023 | TIGER ROAR | 25
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News
MARY ELIZABETH CARRUTH Congratulations to tech coach Mary Elizabeth Carruth, who earned her master’s in education with a concentration in educational technology leadership from Nicholls State University in December. She also gained her Google Level 2 Certification and was voted onto the 2023 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators (LACUE) board of directors as a member-at-large. Mrs. Carruth has been a presenter at both International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and LACUE.
MACKENSIE HEATH In June, Mackensie Heath attended the 105th American Association for Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Conference in Salamanca, Spain. This year’s theme, New Horizons for Communications and Culture, provided more than 400 exciting sessions for her to attend. Sra. Heath stayed at the University of Salamanca, the second-oldest university in Europe. She was also able to take a one-day excursion to the small city of Ávila, Spain, where she studied abroad in 2009. She is very grateful to The Dunham Fund for providing the funds needed for her to take advantage of this amazing professional development opportunity!
Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries Congratulations and thank you for your service to Joey Thibodeaux, who is celebrating 40 years at Dunham! Also to Lisa Jarreau, 30 years; and Tiffinie Burychka and Sheila Crotwell, both celebrating 25 years at Dunham.
LANCE HAHN
Joey Thibodeaux
Lance Hahn is now director of spiritual formation. In this expanded role, his focus will be on creating a cohesive, schoolwide Bible curriculum and working with the faculty to explore the intersection between faith and learning. He has served as Bible teacher, department chair, and chaplain for 15 years and also is the senior pastor at The Church of the Highlands. Lisa Jarreau 26
Tiffinie Burychka
Sheila Crotwell
Rob Sullivan Named Director of Academics Rob Sullivan has been promoted to director of academics. In this expanded role, Mr. Sullivan will provide strategic oversight in developing, achieving, and maintaining the best curriculum and educational programs for all Dunham students. He also will continue to teach Middle School history. Mr. Sullivan joined the faculty in 2013. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as well as a Master of Arts and an Education Specialist degree from Liberty University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Sullivan has served as the history department chair and coached Middle School football and basketball teams, imparting valuable life skills and fostering a culture of teamwork and sportsmanship. With a decade-long tenure at The Dunham School, Mr. Sullivan’s expertise as an education specialist in curriculum and instruction has contributed significantly to enhancing student learning outcomes. Recognized as the 2022 Liz Peters Master Teacher, his dedication to excellence in teaching is evident. As the new director of academics, Mr. Sullivan brings a wealth of knowledge and a student-centered approach to further elevate Dunham’s educational programs.
ISTE CONFERENCE Dunham faculty attend the 2023 ISTE Conference in Philadelphia. Pictured are (front row) Amanda McIlwain, Catherine Jordan, Nikole Blanchard, (back row) Gina Garner, Cheryl Gardner, Lance Hahn, Mitch McIlwain ’94, Kenneth Whitfield, and Kris Harrell. Not pictured: Mary Elizabeth Carruth, Laura Hebert, Ronda Petersen, Stephanie Jordan, Morgan Reech, and Melissa Stevens
Faculty and Staff Service Anniversaries Faculty and staff who celebrated milestone service anniversaries 2022–2023 were recognized at the end-of-the-year luncheon.
5 YEARS
10 YEARS
Sarah Brown Amy Dykes Ronda Petersen Jennifer McClanahan Rebekah Kiggans Owens ’03 Mary Richardson Elizabeth Butts Singletary ’04 Kayleigh Smith ’04 Kenneth Whitfield
Morgan Gremillion Barkas ’09 Gerri Bove Sandra Serio Rob Sullivan Mackensie Heath Laura Hebert
15 YEARS Ky Burke Ann Gorman Lance Hahn
Deborah Nelson Matt Smith
25 YEARS Tiffinie Burychka Sheila Crotwell
30 YEARS Lisa Jarreau
40 YEARS Joey Thibodeaux
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40 & FOREVER
Capital
C A M PA I G N
Grand Opening of Tiger Town Launches 40 & Forever Campaign by Marguerite Estes
Alder Rose ’34 and Mik Wampold ’32 (front) prepare to cut the ribbon to open The Dunham School’s new Lower School playground. Also pictured are Head of School Steve Eagleton, Lower School Head Deedra LaPlace, Mike Wampold, Kim Wampold, and Dunham Board Chair Blair Gremillion.
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On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, the Dunham community gathered for the grand opening of “Tiger Town,” the greatly anticipated new Lower School playground. The playground was made possible thanks to a generous lead gift from Kim and Mike Wampold, who were joined at the ribbon-cutting ceremony by their children, Alder Rose ’34 and Mik ’32. “Kim and I are very excited about this project, but I don’t think we are nearly as excited as our children. We look forward to witnessing not only our kids, but many others, enjoying this playground for years to come and are glad to be a part of Dunham’s continued growth and expansion,” Mike Wampold said. The playground, which features new equipment, a large sportsplex, turf fields, multiple shaded zones, and a dedicated sensory area, is the largest campus improvement completed in the past seven years and the first capital project undertaken as part of a 15-year campus master plan approved by the Dunham board of trustees. “As a board, we have been preparing and planning for this. Hopefully, this playground will be the first of many projects completed as part of our current strategic plan,” said Board Chair Blair Gremillion. In addition to upgrading play and recreational spaces, the new playground will allow the school to further meet the unique needs of younger students. “We eagerly anticipated the playground renovation because it will enhance our ability to educate the whole child, not only academically, but physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually,” said Lower School Head Deedra LaPlace. “These new and innovative play spaces will encourage children to exercise their minds, bodies, and imaginations. The playground plan
BE OUR GUEST! The Upper School’s spring production of Beauty and the Beast brought a tale as old as time to life on the mainstage in the Brown-Holt Chapel Arts Center.
The new playground features a large turfed sports court suitable for team sports, P.E. instruction, and recreational activities. includes inventive concepts, custom designs, and revolutionary products and equipment that make outdoor play educationally relevant, engaging, and fun!” Head of School Steve Eagleton concurred, noting that it is important that the school’s facilities and exterior spaces continue to reflect the innovation and excellence that occurs daily in Dunham classrooms. “We have understood for a long time that happy children perform better in school. In addition, educational research shows that students who have opportunities to run, play, imagine, and take in more fresh air during the school day will be less anxious and live healthy, active lives. This new playground allows for the expansion of our Lower School P.E. program, and it is our fervent prayer that it will continue to bring joy to our Lower School children for many years to come,” he said. The grand opening of the playground also marked the public launch of the 40 & Forever campaign, a comprehensive $16 million fundraising initiative that will pave the way for continued academic excellence, long-term financial sustainability, and future capital projects. Thanks to the generosity of a number of early donors, the campaign is currently 57 percent funded with nearly $9.1 million in gifts and pledges received to date. Proposed capital projects include improvements to the Middle and Upper School sports practice field, upgrades to the Dunham Stadium on Siegen Lane, the expansion of the Rollins Family Dining Hall, refurbishment to Chapel Hall, and Phase II renovations in the Carpenter-Randall Science Center. Fall 2023 | TIGER ROAR | 29
F I N E A R TS
Theatre
Into the Woods The Upper School’s spring production of Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning Broadway musical Into the Woods told the story of a childless baker and his wife who long for a child, the witch who has cursed them, and chance meetings with an array of storybook characters they meet on their journey.
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FROZEN Jr.
Lower and Middle School thespians delighted audiences with songs and dances from Disney favorite Frozen Jr.
RUMORS
The comedic talents of Upper School actors were on full display during last fall’s production of Neil Simon’s Rumors.
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FINE
Arts
V I S UA L A R TS • DA N C E • M U S I C
Visiting Actors Inspire Fine Arts Students
Last spring, Dunham fine arts students got a taste of Broadway when actors DeAundre Woods and Meghan Dawson visited the Upper School choir class. Woods currently stars as Alexander Hamilton in a touring production of Hamilton. After a successful run in Six: The Musical, Dawson now performs in RESPECT, a tribute to Aretha Franklin. During their visit, the actors performed songs from their shows, participated in a question-and-answer session about their acting journeys, and offered feedback on students’ solo performances.
CHRISTMAS CARD An abstract depiction of the three wisemen by Madie Jones ’26 was selected for Dunham’s 2022 Christmas card.
NUTCRACKER Seven Dunham students
performed in The Nutcracker—A Tale from the Bayou last December. Pictured are (standing, from left) Lila Grace Badeaux ’24, London Griffin ’28, who danced as Clara, Eleanor McCullough ’29, Rachel Stanger ’23, (seated) Adeline Mann ’31, Hazel Guillory ’33, and Genevieve McCullough ’31.
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SWEEPSTAKES Congratulations to the Upper School Choir for earning a sweepstakes trophy for the third consecutive year at the District Choir Competition in March To earn the sweepstakes trophy, a choir must receive the highest possible score for both stage performance and sightreading from all of the judges at the Louisiana Music Educators Association District IV Large Ensemble Assessment.
BATON ROUGE GALLERY’S JURIED HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION
Congratulations to Hayden Hingle ’24 whose artwork titled “My Friend Groups and Me” placed fourth out of 150 pieces on display at the Baton Rouge Gallery’s Juried High School Exhibition. Original works by Ava Bush ’23, Kate Plaisance ’25, and Rachel Stanger ’23 were also selected for the exhibit.
ALL-STATE CHOIR
Dunham students selected to perform with the All-State Choir in New Orleans include Jeremiah Blanchard ’24, Charlie Dantin ’24, Kessie Stewart ’24, Arielle Henley ’23, Simone Riley ’23, Emily Johnson ’23, Alaina McCarthy ’23, Caroline Heard ’25, and Elizabeth McDonald ’23.
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State Champions!
A thletics
LADY TIGERS NAB STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY LAST FALL, THE LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL TEAM CARRIED A SPECIAL SOUVENIR back to campus
Following a victory parade on campus, post-season honors continued to roll in for the Lady Tigers. Donna Pixley was named All-District Coach of the Year, All-Metro from the Cajundome in Lafayette—the Coach of the Year, LVCA Coach of the Year, Division III State Championship trophy. and The Advocate Star of Stars Girls Coach After advancing to the Division IV of the Year. semifinals last year, the gutsy Lady Tigers All-District and All-Metro MVP Rhaia made the decision to play up and compete Davey was named All-State Player of the in Division III for the 2022–2023 season. Year, The Advocate’s Star of Stars for Following stellar play in the regular season, Volleyball, Academic All-State, and one of which included wins over Newman and 225 Baton Rouge’s Rising Stars. Madison Parkview, the district champs entered the Stephens ’23, who executed her 1,000th playoffs as the # 1 seed for the first time in career dig during the regular season, was school history. named All-State, Academic All-State, AllThe team defeated St. Michael’s in the Metro, and All-District MVP for defense. quarterfinals and Haynes Academy in the Rhaia Davey and Coach Donna Pixley Caylin Pixley ’23, who also signed to play semifinals before claiming the 2022 state for Mississippi College, reached her 2,000+ assists milestone title with a come-from-behind four-set win over during the 2022–2023 season and was named All-State, E.D. White. Rhaia Davey ’23, who signed to play volleyball for Academic All-State, All-Metro, and All-District. Mississippi College, was named Division III Outstanding Player. Other players receiving post-season honors included “It is fitting that Rhaia was named MVP, not just because Ava Ricks ’23 (All-Metro and All-District), Nandi Huggins ’23 she is a dominant hitter, good blocker, great defensive player (Academic All-State and All-District Honorable Mention), Jada or everyone’s hype man, but because she has battled back Hayes ’23 (All-District), Kennedy Stewart ’24 (All-District), after two major knee injuries to become all of those things,” Sarah Stringfellow ’23 (Academic All-State), and Myla said Coach Donna Pixley. “She is the model of hard work, Washington ’23 (Academic All-State). perseverance, and mental toughness, and the MVP was the cherry on top!”
2022 LHSAA Division III Volleyball State Champions
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Jordyn Minor Wins State Title in Track and Field JORDYN MINOR ’23 SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED HER 2022 STATE TITLE
Jordyn Minor ’23
by winning the 100m with a time of 11:80 at the 2023 LHSAA 2A State Track Meet, where fellow Lady Tiger Rhaia Davey ’23 took second place in the javelin with a throw of 34.8m. Jordyn, who is also the 100m indoor state champion, was one of the top performers in the 2A regional meet, winning the 100m and 200m races as well as the long jump with a season-best leap of 19’1”. Her performance helped lead the girls team to a third-place team finish at the regional meet. Earlier in the season, the Lady Tigers scored a record number of points on their way to placing second at the district meet, where Jordyn, Rhaia, and Nevaeh Kimmie ’24 each won district titles. On the boys’ side, team MVP Reese Davis ’23 paced the way in most of the distance races, finishing as district runner-up in three events. In post-season, Jordyn was named All-Metro in both the 100m and the long jump. LSHAA Academic All-State honors went to James Baldwin ’23, Rhaia Davey, Reese Davis ’23, Kari Johnson ’23, Caylin Pixley ’23, Grace Robvais ’23, Madison Stephens ’23, and Sarah Stringfellow ’23. Rhaia Davey ’23
James Baldwin ’23 Claims State Wrestling Title CONGRATULATIONS TO SENIOR JAMES BALDWIN, who claimed the LHSAA Division III State Championship for the 220 lb. weight class on Saturday, February 11, 2023. He entered the state tournament as the top seed in his weight class. James is the fourth state wrestling champion in school history, joining alumni Kirk Wilson ’15, Mason Rabel ’17, and Grant Rabel ’19. James, who was the 2022 state runner-up, has had an outstanding senior season. In January, he took first place in the prestigious Ken Cole Classic in Lafayette, La., and then went on to claim the Baton Rouge City Championship title at the end of the month. Earlier in the season, teammate Jeremiah Goudeau ’26 won the Baton Rouge High School Freshmen Tournament. In post-season, James was named to the LHSAA Academic All-State Team. James Baldwin ’23 Fall 2023 | TIGER ROAR | 35
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F O OT B A L L
The Tigers run onto the field at Caesar’s Superdome for the state championship game.
Showdown in the Dome: Tigers Claim Select Division III Runner-Up Trophy FROM HOME TO THE DOME, THE TIGERS TURNED IN ALL-STAR PERFORMANCES WEEK AFTER WEEK , including a run at the state championship title at Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans. The Tigers completed the 2022 season with a 13-2 record, a district championship title, and a state runner-up finish in Select Division III. Their stellar efforts and refusal to back down earned them the respect and kudos of fans and sportswriters throughout the state. After winning 50-35 over Calvary Baptist in the quarterfinals, the district champs beat the U-High Cubs 35-28 in a dramatic semifinal victory that advanced the Tigers to their first LHSAA state championship game since winning the Class 1A crown in 2004. Tiger Nation packed the Dome to cheer on the fourth-seeded Tigers as they competed against # 2 St. Charles Catholic in a nail-biter of a game. Although the team lost to St. Charles in the final minute of the game, they displayed the fierce spirit and hearts of champions throughout the competition, which saw quarterback Jackson House ’23 named as Division III Select Outstanding Player. LSWA Coach of the Year Neil After the Tigers brought home the state runner-up trophy, Coach Neil Weiner sent a heartfelt Weiner celebrates after winning message to the fans, saying, “Nine years ago, we had a vision of Friday nights in the the state semifinal game. football season to be like a weekly family reunion. This past Friday may have been the best family reunion I’ve attended. Our Dunham family was massive in size and louder than we ever expected. The thrill of our boys and coaches to run out of the tunnel and enter the Superdome field with all of Tiger Nation there cheering us on was one of the prouder moments we could have imagined. Our players and coaches put tremendous effort into making our Dunham family proud. Thank you for your great support, not just at the Dome, but this entire season.” In post-season, Coach Weiner was named All-District Coach of the Year, All-Metro Coach of the Year, Louisiana Football Report’s Coach of the Year, and Louisiana Sports Writers Association Coach of the Year. Jackson House, who now plays for Eastern Kentucky University, was a 2023 Warrick Dunn Award finalist. Jackson and teammates Braden Augustus ’23, Colin Boldt ’23, Jac Comeaux ’24, and Jake Rizzo ’23 were named to the LSWA All-State Team with a number of Tigers garnering All-District and All-Metro honors (see full list on p. 41). 36
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S P O R TS R E C A P S 2022–2023 ATHLE TIC AWARDS MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Jake Rizzo ’23
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Jordyn Minor ’23
SCHOLASTIC ATHLETE OF THE YEAR MVP Grant Cohn ’23
Coach Wes Theriot
BASEBALL Led by veteran players Grant Cohn ’23 and Chase Crawford ’23, along with a young pitching staff that included Clay Pecue ’24 and Logan Sorrel ’26, the baseball team returned to the state tournament for the first time since the 2019 season. The Tigers ended the regular season as the district champions after a 6-0 victory over Episcopal. After upsetting Parkview Baptist in the quarterfinal round, the fourth-seeded Tigers went on to face # 1 St. Charles Catholic in the state semifinal game at McMurry Park in Sulphur, La. Post-season honors went to Coach Wes Theriot, who was named Metro and All-District Coach of the Year, and to catcher Grant Cohn and infielder Drew Bourgeois ’24, who were selected for the All-Metro Baseball Team along with a host of players who were named All-District (see full list on p. 41).
POWERLIFTING The new powerlifting team displayed their Tiger power at the Slaughter Charter Meet this weekend, where Lila Badeaux ’24 powered through to a second-place finish and Roman Lange ’23 finished third.
Kari Johnson ’23
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Rhaia Davey ’23
MVP AWARDS Grant Cohn ’23, Baseball Elijah Haven ’27, Boys Basketball Shad Levy ’23, Boys Basketball Navaeh Kimmie ’24, Girls Basketball Reese Davis ’23, Boys Cross Country Leighton Witte ’26, Girls Cross Country Jackson House ’23, Football Jake Rizzo ’23, Football Brooks Thornton ’23, Boys Golf Scarlett Kirsch ’28, Girls Golf Jackson Ford ’23, Boys Soccer Elise Ford ’25, Girls Soccer Claire McIlwain ’24, Softball Hayden Cowen ’27, Swimming Milo Johnston ’27, Boys Tennis Adora Dinh ’25, Girls Tennis Reese Davis ’23, Boys Track and Field Jordyn Minor ’23, Girls Track and Field Rhaia Davey ’23, Volleyball Caylin Pixley ’23, Volleyball Ava Ricks ‘23, Volleyball Madison Stephens ’23, Volleyball James Baldwin ’23, Wrestling
COACH’S AWARDS
Chase Crawford ’23, Baseball Mason Lavergne ’24, Boys Basketball Mollee Day ’25, Girls Basketball Anna Landaiche ’23, Girls Basketball
Tyler Thibodeaux ’24, Boys Cross Country Anna McIlwain ’24, Girls Cross Country Braden Augustus ’23, Football James Baldwin ’23, Football Graham Thornton ’25, Boys Golf Lily Stringfellow ’25, Girls Golf Lawson Boudreaux ’23, Boys Soccer Macey Theriot ’25, Girls Soccer Samantha Donadieu ’23, Softball Lucian Pham ’27, Swimming Avery Tucker ’26, Swimming George Harrod ’25, Boys Tennis Josephine Johnston ’28, Girls Tennis Jackson Ford ’23, Boys Track and Field Grace Robvais ’23, Girls Track and Field Kennedy Stewart ’23, Volleyball Jeremiah Goudeau ’26, Wrestling
TIGER TRADITION AWARDS
Grant Cohn ’23, Baseball Braden Augustus ’23, Boys Basketball Kari Johnson ’23, Girls Basketball Jackson Ford ’23, Boys Cross Country Madeline Boudreaux ’26, Girls Cross Country Colin Boldt ’23, Football Carson Covington ’23, Boys Golf Lily Stringfellow ’25, Girls Golf Lawson Boudreaux ’23, Boys Soccer Sarah Stringfellow ’23, Girls Soccer Olivia King ’23, Softball Baron Hingle ’21, Swimming Ashton Dupont ’24, Boys Tennis Stella Boone ’24, Girls Tennis James Baldwin ’23, Boys Track and Field Madison Stephens ’23, Girls Track and Field Myla Washington ’23, Volleyball James Baldwin ’23, Wrestling
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S P O R TS R E C A P S
GIRLS BASKETBALL For
the second year in a row, the Lady Tigers hosted a first-round playoff game and advanced to the regional round of the state playoffs. Led by Kari Johnson ’23, Anna Landaiche ’23, and newcomer Nevaeh Kimmie ‘24, the team finished as the district runner-up. Kimmie, who led the team in scoring, was named 1st Team All-District and 2nd Team AllState, becoming the first Lady Tiger basketball player to earn All-State honors since Leigh Myers in 2008. Kari, Anna, and Mollee Day ’25 also received 1st Team All-District honors.
MVP Nevaeh Kimmie ’24
Co-MVP Elijah Haven ’27
Co-MVP Shad Levy ’23
BOYS BASKETBALL The Tigers finished the season at the LHSAA “Marsh Madness” State Tournament for the sixth time in seven seasons, making it to the semifinal round where they were matched up against # 1-seeded Newman. The regular season was highlighted by dominating victories over Episcopal and Parkview Baptist and intense hard-fought wins over traditional powers St. Augustine and U-High. Senior Shad Levy earned 2nd Team All-State honors, while eighth-grader Elijah Haven made his varsity basketball debut and earned team Co-MVP honors. Shad, Elijah, and teammate Mason Lavergne ’24 received All-District honors.
Boys MVP Brooks Thornton ’23
Girls MVP Scarlett Kirsch ’28 All-Metro Newcomer of the Year
GOLF Tiger golfers were on fire last season. Golfers on the boys team were the Baton Rouge Metro Championship runners-up and later took third place at the LHSAA Division III tournament, where Brooks Thornton ’23 finished fifth overall and Carson Covington ’23, who now plays for Coastal Alabama Community College, finished in 12th-place. Both golfers received All-Metro honors again this year, with Brooks named as the Outstanding Player of the Year - Small Schools. The girls team was led by a seventh-grader Scarlett Kirsch, who took the Baton Rouge girls golf scene by storm. Her top five leaderboard status all season, including several first-place finishes, earned her the All-Metro Newcomer of the Year title.
Boys MVP Reese Davis ’23
Girls MVP Leighton Witte ’26
CROSS COUNTRY The cross country team ran with spirit and determination last fall. Every member of the team saw tremendous improvement as the season progressed. Boys team MVP Reese Davis ’23 received All-Metro Honorable Mention and was named to the All-State and Academic All-State Team. Leighton Witte ’26 was named girls MVP, while Anna McIlwain ’24 and Tyler Thibodeaux ’24 received the Coach’s Awards, and Madeline Boudreaux ’26 and Jackson Ford ’23 received the Tiger Tradition Awards.
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BOYS SOCCER Veteran
GIRLS SOCCER The Lady
players Hayden Harman ’23 and Jackson Ford ’23 were tremendous leaders for the young Tigers this season. With multiple eighth- and ninthgraders on the team this year, the Tigers fought hard against a number of bigger and older teams. Jackson Ford was recognized on the All-Metro 1st Team and was also named 2nd Team All-State. Gavin Byrd ’26 was selected to the Louisiana Division IV AllFreshman Team.
Tigers had a strong season with a great blend of young talent from Elise Ford ’25, Macey Theriot ’25, and Georgia Theriot ’26, combined with the skill of experienced seniors Samatha Donadieu, Camryn Boldt, Sarah Stringfellow, and Eleanor Camerlinck. The girls played some of their best soccer at the end of the season, going on the road to upset Catholic-New Iberia in the play-offs and narrowly losing Girls MVP Elise Ford ’25 to the # 1 team in the state in the regional round. During the regular season, Elise Ford scored the 100th goal of her varsity career, becoming the first Lady Tiger to reach this milestone.
MVP Claire McIlwain ’24
Boys MVP Jackson Ford ’23
Coach Jeff Hand
SOFTBALL The Lady Tigers softball team ended the season as back-to-back district champions. New Head Coach Jeff Hand, who was named Coach of the Year, helped guide the team to big wins over Episcopal and U-High, including a “walk-off” play-off victory over the U-High Cubs. Claire McIlwain ’24, who was named District MVP again this year, led the way on defense, while Olivia King ’23, Mollee Day ’25, and newcomer Presleigh Hand ’26 kept the bats hot all year on offense.
Boys MVP Hayden Cowen ’27
Girls MVP Emma Harper Blumentritt ’27
SWIMMING Our Aqua Tigers may have been young and small in number this year, but they were fierce in the water, capturing top finishes at the LHSAA Division IV State Swim Meet. Hayden Hingle ’24 finished eighth in the 200m and 500m freestyle, while Hayden Cowden ’27 took seventh-place in the 50m freestyle. Hingle and Cowen teamed up with Jack McKearn ’27 and Lucian Pham ’27 to finish fifth in the 200m freestyle relay and fourth in the 400m freestyle relay. Lady Tigers Emma Harper Blumentritt ’27, Ainsley Tucker ’28, Avery Tucker ’26, and Helen Watts ’24 took eighth place in the 400m freestyle relay.
TENNIS Both the boys and girls tennis teams went undefeated in the regular season with a 14-0 record. Eight players qualified for the state tennis tournament in Monroe. Stella Boone ’24 and Helen Watts ’24 qualified in girls singles. Josephine Johnston ’28 and Adora Dinh ’25 qualified in girls doubles and made it to the state quarterfinals. Wait Harrod ’25 and Ashton Dupont ’24 qualified in boys doubles and won their first-round match. Milo Johnston ’27 and George Harrod ’25 qualified for state in doubles and were regional finalists, as well as state quarterfinalists. Girls MVP Adora Dinh ’25
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2 0 2 2 – 2 0 2 3 CO L L E G I AT E AT H L E T E S
CONGRATULATIONS to our Class of 2023 athletes who signed letters of intent to compete at the collegiate level this year.
Braden Augustus Louisiana State University | Football
Colin Boldt Southeastern Louisiana University Football
Grant Cohn Tulane University | Baseball
Carson Covington Coastal Alabama Community College Golf
Chase Crawford Spring Hill College | Baseball
Rhaia Davey Mississippi College | Volleyball
Collin Franta Louisiana Tech | Football
Jackson House Eastern Kentucky University | Football
Nandi Huggins Southeastern Louisiana University Volleyball
Shad Levy Colorado State University Pueblo Basketball
Jordyn Minor Loyola University | Track and Field
Caylin Pixley Mississippi College | Volleyball
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CHEER TEAM Congratulations to Coach Bekah Myers and the 2023–2024 senior cheerleaders who received All-American recognition this summer at cheer camp. Pictured are Jadee Beth Fair, Lilly Rollins, Abigail Myers, Coach Myers, Rachel Kennedy, Averi Crawford, and Caroline Aucoin.
2022–2023 AT HLE T IC S H O N OR S BASEBALL
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS All-Metro Coach of the Year All-District Coach of the Year Wes Theriot Academic All-State Grant Cohn ’23 Gavin Guerin ’23 Austin Stevens ’23 All-State 1st Team Grant Cohn ’23 All-State Honorable Mention Drew Bourgeois ’24 Logan Sorrel ’26 All-Region Drew Bourgeois ’24 Grant Cohn ’23 All-Metro Drew Bourgeois ’24 Grant Cohn ’23 All-District MVP Grant Cohn ’23 All-District 1st Team Sione Albert ’24 Drew Bourgeois ’24 Hudson Cicero ’23 Grant Cohn ’23 Chase Crawford ’23 Gabe Greene ’25 Josh Lim ‘25 Clay Pecue ’24 Logan Sorrel ’26 Houston Theriot ’24 All-District Honorable Mention Jace Crane ’25 Gavin Guerin ’23 William Nikolaus ’25 Jackson Pixley ’24 August Scott ’25 Austin Stevens ’23
BOYS BASKETBALL Academic All-State Braden Augustus ’23 Shad Levy ’23 All-State 2nd Team Shad Levy ’23 All-District 1st Team Elijah Haven ’27 Mason Lavergne ’24 Shad Levy ’23
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Academic All-State Kari Johnson ’23 All-State 2nd Team Nevaeh Kimmie ’24 All-District 1st Team Kari Johnson ’23 Nevaeh Kimmie ’24 Anna Landaiche ’23 Mollee Day ’25
CROSS COUNTRY Academic All-State Reese Davis ’23 All-State Reese Davis ’23
FOOTBALL
LHSAA DIVISION III SELECT STATE RUNNER-UP LHSAA Division III Select Outstanding Player Jackson House ’23 LSWA Coach of the Year Louisiana Football Report’s Coach of the Year All-State Coach of the Year All-Metro Coach of the Year All-District Coach of the Year Neil Weiner Academic All-State Braden Augustus ’23 James Baldwin ’23 Colin Franta ’23 Jackson House ’23 Jake Rizzo ’23 All-State Braden Augustus ’23 Jac Comeaux ‘24 Jackson House ‘23 Jake Rizzo ’23 All-Metro MVP Jackson House ’23 All-Metro Braden Augustus ’23 Colin Boldt ’23 Jac Comeaux ’24 Malachi Jackson ’24 Jake Rizzo ’23 All-District Offensive MVP Jackson House ’23 All-District Defensive MVP Jake Rizzo ’23 All-District 1st Team Braden Augustus ’23 James Baldwin ’23 Colin Boldt ’23 Drew Bourgeois ’24 Jac Comeaux ’24 Hayden Harman ’23 Trevor Haman ’26 Jackson House ’23 Malachi Jackson ’24 Jake Rizzo ’23 Mason Wild ’24 All-District 2nd Team Jake Dupree ’23 Collin Franta ’23 Laramie Guidry ’24 Cole LeBlanc ’24 Louis Phillips ’24
BOYS GOLF
Academic All-State John Taylor Bennett ’23 Grant Lusco ’23 Brooks Thornton ’23 All-Metro Outstanding Player of the Year Brooks Thornton ’23 All-Metro Carson Covington ’23 Brooks Thornton ’23
GIRLS GOLF
Academic All-State Riley Ewing ’23 All-Metro Newcomer of the Year Scarlett Kirsch ’29 All-Metro Scarlett Kirsch ’29
BOYS SOCCER
Academic All-State Jackson Ford ’23 Lawson Boudreaux ’23 All-State 2nd Team Jackson Ford ’23 All-Metro 1st Team Jackson Ford ’23 All-District 1st Team Lawson Boudreaux ’23 Taylor Brasell ’24 Gavin Byrd ’26 Ethan Courter ’24 Holden Faust ’27 Jackson Ford ’23 Lucas Hahn ’27 Hayden Harman ’23 Mason Prima ’25 Tyler Thibodeaux ’24 Louisiana Division IV All-Freshman Team Gavin Byrd ’26
GIRLS SOCCER
Academic All-State Camryn Boldt ’23 Eleanor Camerlinck ’23 Samantha Donadieu ’23 Lyndsey Joseph ’23 Simone Riley ’23 Sarah Stringfellow ’23 Kennedy Tircuit ’23 All-Metro 1st Team Elise Ford ’25 All-District 1st Team Elise Ford ’23 Sarah Stringfellow ’23 Georgia Theriot ’26 Macey Theriot ’25 All-District 2nd Team Camryn Boldt ’23 Eleanor Camerlink ’23
SOFTBALL
All-District Coach of the Year Jeff Hand
Academic All-State Samantha Donadieu ’23 All-State Honorable Mention Claire McIlwain ’24 All-District MVP Claire McIlwain ’24 All-District 1st Team Mollee Day ’25 Presleigh Hand ’26 Olivia King ’23 Anna Landaiche ’23 Anna McIlwain ’26 Claire McIlwain ‘24 Abigail Weiner ’24 All-District Honorable Mention Samantha Donadieu ’23 Hannah Grace Erikson ’23
BOYS TENNIS
All-Metro George Harrod ’25 Milo Johnston ’27
GIRLS TENNIS
All-Metro Adora Dinh ‘25 Josephine Johnston ’28
BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
Academic All-State James Baldwin ’23 Reese Davis ’23
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
LHSAA 2A State Champion (100m) Jordyn Minor ’23 LHSAA 2A State Runner-Up (javelin) Rhaia Davey ’23 Indoor State Champion Jordyn Minor ’23 Regional Champion (100m; 200m; long jump) Jordyn Minor ’23 District Girls Outstanding Performer Field Events Rhaia Davey ’23 District Champion (javelin) Rhaia Davey ’23 District Champion (Triple Jump) Nevaeh Kimmie ’24 District Champion (100m) Jordyn Minor ’23 Academic All-State Rhaia Davey ’23 Kari Johnson ’23 Caylin Pixley ’23 Grace Robvais ’23 Madison Stephens ’23 Sarah Stringfellow ’23 All-Metro Jordyn Minor ’23
VOLLEYBALL
LHSAA DIVISION III STATE CHAMPIONS USMC/AVCA TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD THE ADVOCATE STAR OF STARS GIRLS TEAM OF THE YEAR FINALIST LHSAA Division III Outstanding Player Rhaia Davey ’23 LVCA Coach of the Year The Advcoate Star of Stars Girls Coach of the Year All-State Coach of the Year All-Metro Coach of the Year All-District Defensive Coach of the Year Donna Pixley Academic All-State Rhaia Davey ’23 Nandi Huggins ’23 Caylin Pixley ’23 Madison Stephens ’23 Myla Washington ’23 Sarah Stringfellow ’23 All-State MVP Rhaia Davey ’23 All-State Rhaia Davey ’23 Caylin Pixley ’23 Madison Stephens ’23 All-Metro MVP Rhaia Davey ’23 All-Metro Rhaia Davey ’23 Caylin Pixley ’23 Ava Ricks ’23 Madison Stephens ’23 All-District Defensive MVP Madison Stephens ’23 All-District Offensive MVP Rhaia Davey ’23 All-District Rhaia Davey ’23 Jada Hayes ’23 Caylin Pixley ’23 Ava Ricks ’23 Kennedy Stewart ’24 All-District Honorable Mention Nandi Huggins ’23
WRESTLING
LHSAA State Champion James Baldwin ’23 Baton Rouge Metro Champion James Baldwin ’23 Baton Rouge High School Freshman Champion Jeremiah Goudeau ’26 Academic All-State James Baldwin ’23
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Faith and Service
Fourth-grade students read scripture in the amphitheater during Passion Week.
PASSION WEEK Passion Week served as a time of deep reflection
and prayer for students and faculty during the days leading up to Easter. Upper right: “Examine” based on 2 Corinthians 13:5 was the Middle and Upper School theme for the week. The Lower School theme was “Be Brave,” based on Joshua 1:9. Middle right: Mitch McIlwain ’94 speaks to students during Passion Week.
DIAPER DASH Upper School students supported families in need by collecting diapers for the Junior League of Baton Rouge’s Diaper Bank.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Middle School students filled 139 shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, clothing, and treats for Operation Christmas Child. The boxes, delivered to Cross Point Baptist Church by teacher Mackensie Heath (pictured), went to children in need around the world.
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS The Upper School Beta Club celebrated “Random Acts of Kindness Week” by placing encouraging notes on students’ cars; giving personalized notes to coaches and teachers; leaving handwritten notes and gift cards for administration and support staff; and distributing treats to students after lunch.
SERVE & SHARE Middle and Upper School students served as mentors to Lower School students in the classroom, in the gym, and on the playground during Serve & Share Chapels.
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COMMUNITY
Events
2023 Homecoming Court Homecoming Queen Molly Coast ’23 (front, center) with the 2023 court (seated) Jordyn Minor ’23, Rhaia Davey ’23, Emily Johnson ’23, Caylin Pixley ’23, (standing) Sarah-Brennan Kean ’25, Reynolds Pontti ’25, Stella Boone ’24, Anna Thompson ’24, Jadee Beth Fair ’24, Stella Turner ’26, and Georgia Theriot ’26
Father-Daughter Dance Below: Hazel ’32 and Christian Anders ’02; bottom: Jesse ’29 and Kris Harrell
Upper right: Allie and Paul Miller; middle right: Nga Quinlan and Trang Huynh right: Melissa and Blair Gremillion
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Father-Son BBQ Above, Lawson ’23 and John Boudreaux; right: Samuel ’31 and Ido Koyenikan
Carnival The 2023 Dunham Carnival was a great success, raising more than $25,000 for the school’s fine arts and athletic programs.
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2023 Founders Dinner
School founders Freddy Michaelson, Mary Tabb, and Sally and Johnny Koch
The Dunham School honored 2023 distinguished award recipients, Amy and Brad Dutruch, Heather Augustus, and Jacob Zumo ’07, at the Founders Dinner held on Saturday, April 29. The evening also paid tribute to the school’s founders, 2022–2023 volunteers, and former and current board members, including Scott Bardwell ’91, Brad Dutruch, David Fleshman ’04, and Chris Hicks, who retired from the board in June. The Founders Dinner is an annual event designed to celebrate God’s continued faithfulness and express gratitude to members of the Dunham community for their service, generosity, and dedication to the school’s mission.
SAVE THE DATE! 2024 Founders Dinner | Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Thank you!
Head of School Steve Eagleton honors retiring board members (from left) Brad Dutruch, Chris Hicks, and Scott Bardwell ’91 for their years of service (not pictured: David Fleshman ’04). During their tenure on the board, each of these trustees led with vision and faithfully upheld the mission of The Dunham School. We are grateful for their dedication to our students, faculty, and staff.
2023 KATHARINE O. DUNHAM PHILANTHROPY AWARD
Amy and Brad Dutruch
2023 Katharine O. Dunham Philanthropy Award recipients Amy and Brad Dutruch with their sons, Andy ’25 and Cooper ’27
For the past two decades, Amy and Brad Dutruch have played a vital role in ensuring The Dunham School’s continued success through their leadership, philanthropy, and voluntarism. Brad served on the Board of Trustees from 2015 to the spring of 2023. During that time, he led the charge to improve the campus and reshape the school’s financial position. Since joining the Dunham community, Amy and Brad faithfully have supported every fundraising campaign and have encouraged others to give generously. As Pillars of Purpose campaign chairs, they frequently hosted dinners to engage and inform other donors. The Dutruchs have made volunteering a priority, both as a couple and individually. Amy has been a
Jubilee co-chair, a parent ambassador, lower school room mom, and a member of the McKay Academic Center advisory board. In addition to his work on the advancement committee, Brad frequently can be seen cooking with the Men’s Club, and, together, they have served as football team parent representatives. Whether it is through their servant leadership, their financial contributions, or their passion to see the school prosper, Amy and Brad Dutruch have created a legacy that has had an impact not only on the lives of their three sons, Hunter, Andy ’25, and Cooper ’27, but many other Dunham students. It is our honor to recognize them as the 2023 recipients of the Katharine O. Dunham Philanthropy Award.
The Katharine O. Dunham Philanthropy Award was established to recognize donors who have demonstrated, through direct financial support, outstanding charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles at The Dunham School. Motivated and dedicated to seeing The Dunham School succeed, they have championed fundraising for the school. Recipients exemplify the same heart of giving demonstrated by Mrs. Dunham, a heart of thoughtfulness and sacrifice grounded in a desire to see The Dunham School’s mission endure. Fall 2023 | TIGER ROAR | 47
2023 TABB FAMILY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Heather Augustus
2023 Tabb Family Distinguished Service Award recipient Heather Augustus (center) with her family (from left) Jase Augustus ’21, Greyson Augustus, Braden Augustus ’23, and Chase Augustus ’21.
Heather Augustus joined the Dunham community in 2014 when she and her husband, Greyson, enrolled their three boys, Chase ’21, Jase ’21, and Braden ’23, at the school. Since that time, Heather has given selflessly of her time and talent to support Dunham through her volunteer efforts. Whether she is working behind the scenes at a basketball game, reaching out to new parents, or assisting at special events, Heather’s delight in giving back to her boys’ school can be felt by all. In addition to serving on the Pawbackers board as president of the 6th Man Basketball Club for six years, Heather has been an active member of the Carnival committee since 2016 and was the upper school liaison for the Dunham Parents Association for three years. She also has been a frequent volunteer
at many other school events, including the Lower School Book Fair, Field Day, Breakfast with Santa, and Homecoming. Anyone who has had the pleasure of serving alongside Heather will tell you that when she is assigned a task, she never fails to get it done on time and with a smile. Always willing to lend a hand, Heather is quick to ask how she can help and remains unruffled despite the challenges that often ensue when planning special events. When problems arise, she works to find a positive solution and then makes sure that solution is executed. Heather’s dedication, service, and joyful spirit have left an indelible mark on the Dunham community. It is a great honor to present her with the 2023 Tabb Family Distinguished Service Award.
The Tabb Family Distinguished Service Award recognizes and celebrates an outstanding volunteer who has gone above and beyond by using his or her time and talents to better The Dunham School. So many volunteers have made such an amazing impact on our community but perhaps none more so than Mary and Donald Tabb. Without their influence, prayers, sacrifice, and determination, The Dunham School would not be here today. 48
2023 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD
Jacob Zumo ’07
2023 Distinguished Alumnus Jacob Zumo attends the Founders Dinner with his family.
In high school, Jacob Zumo had a passion for two things—basketball and art. When not on the basketball court with Coach Jonathan Pixley, Jacob could be found honing his painting skills in the art studio with Mrs. Carol Hackler. After graduating in 2007, Jacob attended Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi, on a basketball scholarship. When injuries ended his basketball career, Jacob pursued his passion for painting, making a name for himself through his portraits of top musical artists and the live paintings he created at events such as the MTV Video Music Awards and the Super Bowl. Seeking a new direction for his career, Jacob applied to and was one of only eight students accepted to the Sacred Art School in Florence, Italy, where he continued his formal training in the arts. When the news of his grandfather’s declining health reached Jacob, he returned home to care for his grandparents. His grandmother’s strong Catholic
faith became a significant influence in his life, fueling a desire to build a bridge from dark to light through the spiritual aspect of his art. In Baton Rouge, Jacob has gained prominence in the arts community for his modern interpretations of religious iconography and the large, eye-catching murals found around town. In 2022, he was honored as part of Greater Baton Rouge Business Report’s Forty Under 40 class and was named Best Visual Artist by 225 Magazine. Jacob and his fiancée, Haley Hudson, host speakers and events at his studio, Art by JZumo, where they also plan field trips for students to see and discuss art in an effort to inspire the next generation of Christian artists. Jacob is known for his service to the community as well, most notably through his charitable work with St. John the Baptist Church in Zachary, Louisiana, which has raised more than $150,000 to bring an end to sex trafficking.
The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes a graduate who has made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the mission and legacy of The Dunham School. Fall 2023 | TIGER ROAR | 49
Alumni Weekend 2023
Crawfish Boil
Alumni gathered in the front circle for the annual crawfish boil in April.
Julie Ngo Do ’09 and Natalie Do ’37
Katherine Bollinger Lejeune ’04 and Kevin Lejeune with their children, Beau ’34, Jack ’26, and Annie ’37
Kyle Burns ’18, Gary Fagan ’18, Chandler Dodd ’18, Mackenzie Roberie, Mason Bourgeois ’18, and Caden Eagleton ’20
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A LU M N I W E E K E N D 2 024 F R I DAY, A P R I L 2 6 | AT H L E T I C S H A L L O F FA M E D I N N E R Honoring Brady Broussard ’94, Caroline McKey ’11, Tyler Moore ’11, David Patrick ’95, and Jimmy Robbins ’87
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Alumni Tigers Too
G AT H E R I N G S Tigers Too and their alumni parents gathered for the homecoming pep rally.
Holiday Party
Former Homecoming Queens Amy Evans Broussard ’96, Jency Griffin Hogan ’97, Brooke Landreneau Fair LaCombe ’98, Rachel Clary Walden ’07, and Alexa Haman ’16
Alumni gathered for the annual holiday party at the River Room.
Loret Wilson ’89, Tina Comeaux Rogers ’89, Allyson Jones Hingle ’92, and Chris Broussard ’89 Taylor Evans ’17, Clayton Hale ’16, Tony Huey ’17, and Quincy Moreaux ’17
Caroline Black, Lauren Stewart Haddox ’01, Kasey Cangelosi, Ryan Gisclair ’97, Lindsay Gisclair, and Jill Myers Williams ’01
Right: (front row) Alex Martin ’18, Wakely Carter ’18, Gracie McKinnie ’18, (back row) Suzie Fagan ’21, Campbell Smith ’21, Gary Fagan ’18, and Amelia Percy.
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Class Notes
Activate Your Words by Edmond Davis ’99; Edmond presents a check to the American Cancer Society. Dantin Builders and Pinnacle Exterior Construction, owned by brothers Chase ’02 and Shane Dantin ’05, won top awards in the 2023 Parade of Homes.
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Photo by Jackie Haxthausen
Jarred Coates traveled to the U.K. to work on a film about John Newton, who wrote “Amazing Grace.” When released, the film will coincide with the song’s 250th anniversary and explain its origin and cultural background.
Morgan Gremillion Barkas ’09 and Matthew Barkas ’08 with their three children Ruthie, Brooks, and baby Grace Elizabeth
2002
Chase Dantin and Shane Dantin ’05, brothers and business partners at Dantin Builders and Pinnacle Exterior Construction, received top awards in the Parade of Homes by the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge. Dantin Builders won Best Overall Home Award and People’s Choice Award in the $1.5 to $2 Million category. Pinnacle Exterior Construction received the People’s Choice Best Vendor Award.
2003
Class of 2003 valedictorian Heather Keenan Miller was profiled in The Advocate in May. Heather is the senior manager of investor relations for WM, the leading waste management and environmental solutions provider in North America. She and her husband, Stephen, live in Cypress, Texas, with their three children, Rhett (8), Hayes (6), and Eliza (4).
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Paige Roberts Jeansonne ’08 Launches Makeup Studio It all started with red lipstick. Paige Roberts Jeansonne ’08 remembers being sent home for wearing her mother’s red lipstick to elementary school. Now, Paige mixes lipstick colors for a living at Paige Jeansonne Makeup, the new studio she recently opened on North Oak Hills Parkway in Baton Rouge. After an in-studio consultation, guests can sip on coffee or champagne while she mixes the perfect colors for their complexions. The new studio reflects Paige’s ambition and vision—a vision that came to her after a prayerful time when she was at a crossroads in her career. “Put your trust in the Lord. This is your time,” she heard. Paige, who received her license at the HEX Makeup School in Houston, says she loves making people feel beautiful. “Doing makeup is my life,” she said. “It was a movement of my soul, and I want women to feel confident.” To learn more or schedule a consultation with Paige, visit paigejeansonne.com.
Milestones
M A R R I AG E S
BIRTHS & ADOPTONS
Christian Johnson ’11 to Kayla Morgan, March 18, 2023
Grace Elizabeth Barkas to Morgan Gremillion Barkas ’09 and Matthew Barkas ’08, April 21, 2023
Olevia Sharbaugh ’15 to Matthew Starkey, January 1, 2022 Hope Passman ’16 to Max McGrath, August 27, 2022 Amanda Summers ’16 to Ronnie Lamarque, Jr., July 18, 2020 Maggie Kate Coast ’19 to Reed Godbery ’19, June 3, 2023 Sam Summers ’20 to Natalie Gaspard, May 28, 2022
Avery Allyn Blackburn to Jared and Susan Waters Blackburn ’10, December 5, 2022 Sebastian Ryan LaPlaca to Adam and Emily Rose LaPlaca ’10, November 15, 2022 Saylor Loraine Lopez to Timmy and Lindsey Baxter Lopez ’13, March 27, 2023 Layla Jade Jackson to Tre and London Pricer Jackson ’17, January 13, 2023.
Sebastian Ryan, son of Emily Rose LaPlace ’10
2004
Congratulations to 2004 graduates David Fleshman, Tre Nelson, and Thomas Tyler for being named to the 2022 Forty Under 40 class by Greater Baton Rouge Business Report.
2007
Jacob Zumo received Dunham’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award (see profile on page 49) and was named to the 2022 Forty Under 40 class by Greater Baton Rouge Business Report.
Avery Allyn, daughter of Susan Waters Blackburn ’10
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Matthew and Olevia Sharbaugh Starkey ’15
Timmy and Lindsey Baxter Lopez ’13 with daughter Saylor Loraine
2009
Morgan Gremillion Barkas and husband Matthew Barkas ’08 welcomed their third child, Grace Elizabeth Barkas, on April 21, 2023. She was welcomed by her proud big sister, Ruthie (6), and big brother Brooks (4).
2010
Susan Waters Blackburn and her husband, Jared, welcomed their first child, baby girl Avery Allyn on December 5, 2022. Emily Rose LaPlaca and her husband, Adam, welcomed their baby boy, Sebastian Ryan LaPlaca, on November 15, 2022. The LaPlaca family lives in New Jersey, where Emily works remotely for the University of Notre Dame in undergraduate admissions.
2011
Christian Johnson married Kayla Morgan on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at The Hill in St. Francisville, La. Tigers in the wedding included classmates Chris Cotton and Garrett Watson, and Christian’s sister, Jenna Johnson Lloyd ’18. 54
Max and Hope Passman McGrath ’16
Ronnie and Amanda Summers Lamarque ’16
Tre and London Pricer Jackson ’17 with daughters Ella and baby Layla
2015
Olevia Sharbaugh married Matthew Starkey on January 1, 2022, in Gatlinburg, Tenn.
2016
Hope Passman married Max McGrath on August 27, 2022, in an evening wedding at Houmas House Plantation, in Darrow, La. 2016 graduates in the wedding included Sarah Passman Carr, Samantha Passman, Hannah Passman, Bailey Davis, and Katie Clark. Hope and Max work at Fisher Investments and reside in Tampa, Fla.
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Maggie Kate Coast ’19 and Reed Godbery ’19
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Ryan Dupuy ’21 won the 2022 White Sands Bahamas Invitational Natalie and Sam Summers ’20
2017
London Pricer Jackson and husband Tre welcomed their second baby girl, Layla Jade, on January 13, 2023. She joins her big sister, Ella (3).
2019
Gabriel Bostick ’22 as Agwe in Once on This Island
Amanda Summers married Ronnie Lamarque, Jr., on July 18, 2020, at The White Magnolia in Kentwood, La. Tigers in the wedding included classmates Ava Perego, Susanna Bilbao, and Henry Tessier, as well as Julia Summers ’18, Katie Day ’18, Kelsey Day Bath ’18, and Caleb Day ’15.
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Maggie Kate Coast married Reed Godbery on June 3, 2023, at The Chapel of First Baptist Church in Covington, La., officiated by Lance Hahn. Following the ceremony, the reception was held at The Southern Hotel in Covington. Tigers in the wedding included Class of 2019 graduates Kate Evans, Caroline Enos, Nick Cambias, Conner Bown, Gage Laurence, Hank Henry, and Isaiah Arceneaux, as well as maid of honor Molly Coast ’23, father of the bride John Stewart Coast ’90, Paige Odom ’23, Ruthie Barkas 35, and Brooks Barkas ’37. In the spring, Vanderbilt graduate transfer and 2022 SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Jordan Wright announced his intention to return to Baton Rouge to play his fifth and final season of basketball for the LSU Tigers.
2020
Sam Summers married Natalie Gaspard on May 28, 2022, at The Hill in St. Francisville, La., Tigers in the wedding included classmates Ethan Coles, Caden Eagleton, Brady Brasell, Joseph Monzon, James Hill, and Josh Hardy; and Henry Tessier ’16.
2021
Ryan Dupuy claimed back-to-back individual wins in golf at the Little Rock Invitational and the White Sands Bahamas Invitational. Ryan, who plays golf for the University of Southern Mississippi, was also named Player of the Month by AmateurGolf.com and qualified for the U.S. Amateur tournament in August. Basketball standout Carlos Stewart has transferred from Santa Clara University to play for LSU.
2022
Gabriel Bostick scored a lead role as Agwe in Duke University’s production of Once on This Island in February. Gabe is also a campus tour guide at Duke.
Dunham Abroad In June 2023, a group of Dunham students, faculty, parents, grandparents, and alumni traveled to Spain, France, and Italy on a 13-day journey that wove history, art, and culture into a vibrant tapestry of experiences. In Spain, the travelers explored Madrid’s Prado Museum and Palacio Real before venturing through Barcelona’s Catalonia region to admire the Picasso Museum, Sagrada Familia, and Barcelona Cathedral. In France, they enjoyed the medieval charm of Carcassonne and then traveled on to Nîmes, Avignon, and Nice. Highlights from Italy included stops in Pisa, Florence, Assisi, and Rome, where the group was able to view incredible works of art, take a pasta-making class, walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi, and visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and other iconic landmarks.
The Dunham Abroad group in Florence, Italy.
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