ENSIGHTS I N S E ARC H OF T RU T H
SUMMER 2016
PROBLEM SOLVING The Art & Science of Math Robotics / STEM & Leadership College Counseling - Finding the Right Fit
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2016-2017 President Philip D. Krebs Vice President Toby S. (T.J.) Wilt Secretary Christi Turner Treasurer Phil Hertik Legal Counsel John Jacobson Edie McBride Bass* Kathryn C. Brown Jeffrey Buntin, Jr. Laura F. Chadwick
In Search of Truth ENSWORTH Mission Statement Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.
Amy Christiansen Sandy Cochran
Administrative Team
Bruce Crosby
David Braemer Head of School
Jonathan N. Dyke Alec Estes Amanda Farnsworth Persephone Felder-Fentress Trish C. Frist* Craig Goguen Kerry Graham Alice I. Hooker* A. Bruce Moore, Jr. Will Morrow Anne W. Nesbitt Margaret Ann Robinson* Josephine Smithwick Jamee Thompson Head of School David Braemer, ex officio President Ensworth Parent Association Candy Bass, ex officio President-Elect Ensworth Parent Association Elena Rollins, ex officio President Ensworth Alumni Council Lee Oakley, ex officio *Indicates Permanent Trustee
Dr. Sarah Buchanan Associate Head and Director of Enrollment Management David Morgan Associate Head and Head of High School Ricky Bowers Associate Head and Director of Athletics Bruce Libonn Head of Lower School Chan Gammill Head of Middle School Darrell Wells Director of Finance and Operations Jenny Hannon Director of Institutional Advancement Bobby Mirzaie Director of Curriculum and Instruction Jason Hiett Director of Technology
Right Middle School students constructing roller coasters in science class
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Contents ACADEMICS
COMMUNITY
ATHLETICS
ARTS
9 Capstone Scholars
3 Graduation
34 High School Athletics
56 Aida
13 College Counseling
8 Retirement Celebration
37 Tennis Center Update
59 Cymbeline
18 The Art & Science of Math
23 Service Spotlight
38 Middle School Athletics
60 BFG
24 Swim Science: Aquatics & Engineering
42 Parent Association
40 Ensworth Fitness
62 Artist in Residence: Aerial Angels
FACULTY 50 Faculty News
64 Artist in Residence: Jack Spencer
51 Faculty Book Shelf
64 Visual Art Awards
26 Coding & Robotics 28 For the Record
43 Events Photos
52 Faculty Focus 55 Book Awards
ALUMNI 65 Alumni Focus 66 Alumni Normandy Trip 68 Alumni News
Above 8th Grade Closing Exercises Inside Pages: Cascades Rolland 100 Enviro Satin 70# Text; Cover: 80# Anthem Plus Matte Cover (Made in the USA)
Above Ensworth performs Aida Copyrighted 2016 by Ensworth School. Ensworth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin in its admissions or its hiring policies. Ensworth is a member of NAIS, CASE, SACS, SAIS, and the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools. ENSIGHTS is a bi-annual publication of Ensworth’s Office of Institutional Advancement. EDITORIAL STAFF Mary Byrne Dailey, Jasmine Davis, Polly Douse, Jenny Hannon, Alli Hicks, Leigh Ivey, Cindy Rose, Anne Stringham, Sally Taylor, Tiffany Townsend CONTRIBUTING WRITERS David Braemer, Keith Crowe, Jasmine Davis, Alli Hicks, , Leigh Ivey, Corinne Parrish, Cindy Rose, Tiffany Townsend PHOTOGRAPHY Mary Byrne Dailey, Jasmine Davis, Tim Jones, Adrienne Parker, John Picklesimer, Mike Strasinger, Daniel White
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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Problem Solving There is a story that I have heard a number of times regarding a Head of School and how he addressed his community at a Parents’ Night to start the school year. After welcoming the group, he asked the parents to raise their hands if they wanted their children to be problem solvers. Not surprisingly, the assembled parents raised their hands in unison. The Head of School then posed a very important follow-up question. He asked the parents to raise their hands if they wanted their children to have problems. This request was met with uneasy murmuring, as the parents struggled with the reality that in order for their children to become effective problem solvers, they must actually confront problems. From a purely academic perspective, problem solving can take on a fairly narrow context. A teacher presents a problem or a set of problems to the class, and the students work to solve them by applying the skills they are developing in that particular course. In this setting, the idea of a student having problems makes perfect sense, as it is a natural part of the educational process. While this type of problem solving is obviously important, it is also somewhat limited. As a school, Ensworth is committed to more than just the academic preparation of our students, as we strive to help them develop the strength of character and the resilience that will enable them to be positive, productive contributors to society. In order to accomplish this goal, it is imperative that we help our students to become problem solvers in the broader context of their lives. The difficulty in doing this however, is not simply the inherent complexity of dealing with these types of problems but our desire, as those who care for our children, to remove obstacles from their paths so that they can avoid facing disappointment.
In the classroom, we are at our best as a school when we facilitate a process that challenges students to assess a problem, develop an approach, employ that strategy, and then, based on the outcome, use the knowledge gained to determine next steps. Not only does this process lead to deeper understandings, it fosters independence and the confidence that comes from meeting a challenge head on. Simply providing students with the answers robs them of an opportunity for growth and creates an unhealthy level of dependence that can impede their development. This same dynamic holds true outside of the traditional classroom, as problem solving skills are habits of mind that can be applied to a broad range of situations. We are all confronted on a daily basis with challenges related to family, community, and the world. Letting our students face and solve these challenges embeds a problem solving mentality that they will carry with them far beyond their classroom experience. The concept of students having “problems� can be hard to reconcile with all of the connotations that come with that word. At the same time, it is important that all of our children encounter appropriate difficulties, challenges, and frustrations on their journey. As the adults in their lives, we are there to love and support them as they apply the problem solving skills that they are developing. While there will be disappointments along the way, these setbacks can and should be the catalyst for the type of growth that ultimately leads to greater success and personal fulfillment. That is problem solving at its best.
David Braemer HEAD OF SCHOOL 2 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS
Congratulations CLASS of 2016
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2016 Graduation Ceremony MAY 28, 2016 HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS
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ENSWORTH CLASS OF 2016 John Hudson Alarcon
Nathan Oliver Earl
Aison J. King
Christian Alford Pittman
Kate Crosslin Archdeacon
Owen Hamilton Edwards
Jacob Alexander Kirkham
Isabel Mary Reeve
William Brett Barnett
Patricia Cate Elcan
John Hampden Koehner
Richard Hewitt Rolfe
Jack Elliott Beckham
Elizabeth Blair Enoch
Mitchell Andrew Krueger
Patrick Jones Rowan
Jordan Latham Bone
Lillie May Fergus
Greyson Andrew Lampley
Jane Bailey Royse
Sarah Corinne Brooks
Patrick James Ferris
Lauren Elise Lewis
William Turner Barnhill Schooley
Abigail Bolling Bruns
Samuel Clark Fleming
Amanda Sage Aimin Loh
Caden Matthew Scott
Camille MoulĂŠdoux Bryan
Natalie Grace Foster
Robert Wylie Lowe III
Ethan Thomas Scott
Carmel Pardisse Buckingham
Matthew Taylor Garside
Daniel Phillip Mayer II
Sophie Simmons Scott
Melanie Wilson Burch
Jonathan Parker Gilliam
Emma Justine McBride
Mili Prashant Shukla
Desmond Ronald Cambridge, Jr.
Daniel Coleman Goodwin
Catherine Gray McClellan
Andrew McCallister Smith
Kathryn Anne Reed Campbell
Bretton Emory Gray
Sam Hughston McClellan
James William Smitherman
Elgin Elizabeth Cato
Colby Garrett Green
Ellen Carlisle McDougall
Audrey Nichole Sohr
Eden Nicole Chaberski
Rebekah Celia Boggs Greenberg
Maggie Elizabeth McGraw
Lila Frances Sohr
Rachel Mary Chang
Sarah Frances Gregory
Briana Marie Middleton
Sa’Maria Stewart
Arin Alexis Chapman
Samuel H Groninger, Jr.
Marco Istvan Mirnics
Hannah Elizabeth Stovall
Niah Charles
Andrew Michael Halloran
C. Blake Mitchell
Colin Foster Taylor
Charles William Clifton
Halina Stasia Hannon
Margaret Laura Monaghan
James Henry John Taylor
Sarah Ann Cooley
Collin Ellis Hopkins
Darius Lamont Morehead
Javier Torres
Leighton Savoie Cooper
Kathleen Russell Jackson
Stephanie Caroline Morgan
Katherine Rose Turner
Holden Chase Craig
John Hadon Jacobson
George Taylor Mullowney
Morgan McKenzie Whitson
Andrew Dolor Cuffe
Elliot Richard Jaffe
Annie Grace Netterville
Grace Reed Wiley
Avery Mason Dagg
Ann Scott Johnson
Ana Darielle Nunez Phinder
Sarah Holland Wilson
Henry Marion Davis
Isabella Bratschi Johnston
Brock Scott Ochsenreiter
Maya Alisha Wright John Charles Zager
Kaelene Elyse DeCoster
Alex Joseph Just
Harry William Ossolinski
Hannah Shay Diskin
Andrew Joseph Kazimi
James Allen Overby III
Marjorie McCall Donoho
Elizabeth Grace Kelley
Emily Currin Patton
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ENSWORTH CLASS OF 2016 Graduation Speakers Since the f irst cla ss of se niors tossed their caps into the air in 2008 , s peake rs at En s wor th’s G radu ation have bee n the people who k now the school best— its stu d e nts . Select se niors shared their thou ghts at G radu ation for the Cla ss of 2016 , and the y prese nted dif fe re nt pe rs pectives on their En s wor th ex pe r ie nces while pre par ing to move for ward in the next stages of their lives . Exce r pts f rom these s peeches are shared .
Want to hear more? watch the Graduation Speeches at
ensworth.com and visit the media gallery
Jane Royse
Elected Class Speaker, University of Kentucky
George Mullowney
Student Government President, Southern Methodist University
“If there is one thing I’ve learned to do this past year, it is to value everyone and know that everyone has a role along with something unique to offer, and this class has that special the ability to see that.”
“The Ensworth community truly is like my second family, and I am so blessed that I can say that. Ensworth is a place full of opportunity. You can try anything and know that you have students and teachers wanting you to succeed. And if you don’t, you have those students and teachers to help you recover and find something else you love that you also succeed at.”
Ethan Scott
Elected Class Speaker, University of Tennessee
“I know that sometime, within the next couple of hours, I will have to walk out of these gates for the last time. I may be sad, yes, but one thing I know is that I will have no regrets. Through all of the good times, bad times, happiness, sadness, success and frustration, my time here was nothing short of perfect. I wouldn’t change it. Not one part.”
Isabel Reeve
Senior Class Speaker, Santa Clara University
“This chapter of our lives has been so sacred, but now it is time to move on. Take what you have learned here with you, wherever you are going next, and remember to treat people the way this place treated you.” 2016 SUMMER | 7
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JOHN PICKLESIMER RETIRES AFTER
43
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E NSWORTH
This year an Ensworth legend said goodbye after 43 years of service to the school. John Picklesimer was honored at a reception on May 17 celebrating his achievements and efforts as a beloved teacher at Ensworth. Former students, faculty, parents and board members attended the celebration to wish the retiree well with life’s next big adventure.
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Mr. Picklesimer Ensworth Faculty 1973-2016
My daughter, Beth, is a Chemistry professor at Towson University in Baltimore. Her doctorate is in physical chemistry from UC Berkley, with a post-doc at Cal Tech. She has been asked many times what sparked her interest in science, and she always gives two experiences. One was demonstration lab with her fourth grade math-science teacher, Johnny Thompson. The second was learning how things worked in John’s IPS labs. Thank you, John! You are truly an inspiration. BILL KAUTZMAN
Former Colleague
You are an amazing teacher, friend and mentor. You will be missed by us, but our best wishes will be with you for the new adventures I know you are planning. You will always have a special place in our hearts for your kindness, your love, and the life changing impact you had on our lives. Keep wearing the bow ties:) DIANA DAY-CARTEE 8 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS
Ensworth Parent
ACADEMICS
Above & Beyond
Capstone Scholars
The Capstone Program offers students in Grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to engage in an extensive exploration of an academic passion that lies above and beyond courses normally offered at the High School. To participate, a student investigates, proposes and gains approval for a specific Capstone project in Grade 11, and then pursues that project through Grade 12 with the support of a faculty sponsor.
Read what the Capstone Scholars have to say about their projects:
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Above & Beyond
MARCO MIRNICS Candle in the Wind “Capstone was amazing for me. It gave me the power to explore an energy problem that I feel very passionately about. I did more than just build a charger, I got a glimpse into realworld problems and hands-on ways to create solutions. Ensworth has been supportive throughout the process, and my Capstone advisor, Mike Ireland, was there with me every step when I needed help. Only at a place like Ensworth can you go above and beyond, and my four years here have prepared me exceptionally for the future.”
Capstone Scholars
SAGE LOH Exploration of the Malstat Reaction as a Bioassay for the Detection of Malaria “During my Capstone project, I worked closely with two graduate students in Vanderbilt’s chemistry department, gained invaluable handson lab experience, and learned the ups and downs of scientific research. I accomplished much more - both as a student and as a person - than I initially thought I could. The Capstone experience was an amazing way to end my 13 years at Ensworth; I am grateful to have had the opportunity to rigorously pursue my academic interests outside of the classroom.”
“Marco’s Capstone project combines his passion for helping others with his innate curiosity for developing solutions to everyday problems.“ -Mike Ireland 10 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS
BELLA JOHNSTON The Silver Lining “I worked with Myra McLarey to compose a chapbook of 22 poems all falling under a common theme: concussions. I took my experience with concussions and combined that with the perspectives of my classmates (also concussed at some point) and my doctors in order to convey the various ways concussions can affect a person’s emotions and capabilities. In other words, Ms. McLarey helped me to take lemons and make lemonade. Through this experience, I have learned countless valuable things about myself. I have figured out how to self-motivate and better organize. I have realized that other people can relate to what I have gone through. I have also grown tremendously as a poet and as a writer. Without the mentorship I found in Ms. McLarey and the freedom I was given by Ensworth, I would never have been able to explore my passion for poetry. Ensworth’s Capstone program is incredibly unique, and I am exponentially thankful for its existence and the ways it has allowed me to grow.”
ACADEMICS
“My Capstone project provided me with unique opportunities such as experiencing both wet lab and clinical research at Vandy and strengthening my passion for medicine. ” - Kaelene DeCoster
KAELENE DECOSTER A Comparison Between Wet Lab and Clinical Research Experience “For my Capstone project, I had the unique experience of working in two labs at Vanderbilt. For the first semester, I worked in Dr. Wright’s lab, and for the second semester I worked in the Surgical Outcomes Center for Kids (SOCKS) at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. At the Wright Lab, I worked with graduate students who were researching more effective, inexpensive ways to test for the malaria virus. At SOCKS, I had the opportunity to work on a hydrocephalus quality of life project. My experiences at both labs solidified my desire to become an occupational therapist in the neonatal intensive care unit because I will be able to combine both styles of research. I will use the hands-on approach of wet lab research to answer questions used in clinical research about the health and well-being of children after surgeries or traumas. I would like to thank Dr. Miller for being the best Capstone advisor and helping me through my experience, and the Wright Lab and SOCKS for letting me work in their labs. I am also thankful to Ensworth for giving me this unique opportunity. It is not every day that a high school senior gets to work with graduate students developing new testing methods for malaria, or work with medical students researching hydrocephalus, and I got to do both. I was able to go above and beyond the curriculum at Ensworth and learn things I would never have imagined learning in high school.”
JAMES TAYLOR Filmmaking and Storytelling: One and the Same “The first thing that Mr. Berry and I discussed was the idea that, as a filmmaker, is there a story that I can tell better now than I’ll be able to in twenty years, and if so, how should we go about telling it? The next eight months consisted of me writing the screenplay, casting, shooting, and editing my film, with the constant guidance of my advisor, Mr. Berry. It was a massively rewarding experience, culminating in a public screening after which I received feedback from all who attended, giving me the opportunity to hear what they liked about the film, and ultimately, if we had achieved our goal of telling a story that only someone my age could tell with authenticity. The general consensus was that we had - which was a really lovely way to end both the school year and my time here at Ensworth.”
RACHEL CHANG Things I’ve Been Noticing “My Capstone project has been an incredible experience. Myra McLarey, my Capstone advisor, helped me to grow as a poet, and I loved pushing my boundaries as a writer throughout this year. I am so grateful for the opportunity that Ensworth has given me to further explore this interest of mine. I now have a book of about 25 original poems, and I am excited to continue writing poetry in this next chapter of my life. We have had many laughs, thrown out many lines, and have had to rework poems over and over until they are just right. The idea of a Capstone project is for a student to undertake the responsibility of a self-run course, to challenge himself/herself, and to explore and learn new things about a particular interest, and that is exactly what I have done with poetry.”
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LILA SOHR More than the Music “For my Capstone, I worked on songwriting. It was amazing because I used my knowledge from my past music classes and groups and then transferred that to lyrics that connected with what was going on in my life. I collaborated with talented song writers and watched them perform hit songs. Myra McLarey was such a great Capstone advisor because she constantly gave me inspiration and helped me step outside of my normal thinking. I couldn’t be more grateful to Ensworth for giving students this opportunity. It gave me time during my normal day to set and work on my personal goals and aspirations. I definitely will continue to work on my music and songwriting. I’m very proud of what I accomplished before leaving Ensworth.”
WYLIE LOWE Law Review: ATP Tour Inc. vs. Deutscher Tennis Bund “For my Capstone project, I wrote a law review article. In this article, I reviewed a recent Delaware corporate law case in which the verdict is heavily debated. Throughout my process of research and writing, I gained incredible knowledge of the law and of what I will be expected to do in the future if I continue on to law school. This opportunity has truly inspired me to pursue the field of law, and it has helped me grow as an intellect and as a person with this independent class.”
“What I have learned watching Lila work is that she has an abundance of the most important element of any artist: passion. She is willing to spend whatever time it takes to turn whatever she is doing into a work of art.“ -Myra McLarey
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SOPHIE SCOTT Expression Through Movement: An Experiment and Discussion on Communication Through Dance “My project was titled Expression Through Movement: An Experiment and Discussion on Communication Through Dance, which is exactly what my project was. In the experiment, I choreographed and worked with a few dancers to create meaningful pieces that shared emotions and/ or stories with the audience at my personal Capstone showcase, which then sparked discussion on the piece and its meaning, and about dance in general. Today, many styles of dance are becoming more presentational and almost a competition. Even in the world of ballet, one of the most refined and classic techniques in the world, there is still a feeling of competition in areas such as how many turns a dancer can complete or how high one can kick her leg up. Although we appreciate and love to watch all of those turns happen, is it taking away from how well one can express while dancing? Ensworth has helped me grow immensely by providing this opportunity for a Capstone, and I am very thankful for this experience.”
STUDENTS SHARE HOW THE COLLEGE COUNSELING OFFICE HELPED THEM FIND
AISON KING
Loyola Marymount ison King’s interests span a multitude of areas, including business and music, but Animation is what he plans to focus on in college. “Finding schools that struck that balance was difficult,” says Aison. Early on, the College Counseling Office helped him compile a list of 10 schools. Then he and his family took the search from there, researching online and visiting schools that could support his wide variety of interests and allow him to specialize in Animation.
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“The college counseling program was excellent at helping me make sure I got all of my forms and applications filled out in time, as well as keeping my mind open to options that I never considered,” Aison notes. It was initially the generous scholarship that Loyola Marymount University offered Aison, but after he went to
visit, he noted, “Immediately, I fell in love with the school. The campus in Los Angeles has a perfect hilltop view of the city and coastline. The location is also advantageous for someone like me who wants to get into the media and entertainment industry.” While he is excited to head on to the West Coast, he is always going to cherish “the memories of football games, concerts, plays, and several other community activities that are very dear to me, and the people I got to share these experiences with.”
“The college counseling program was excellent at helping me make sure I got all of my forms and applications filled out in time, as well as keeping my mind open to options that I never considered.” AISON KING 2016 SUMMER | 13
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“With the help of college counseling, it became a possible feat that I was able to accomplish.”
JAKE KIRKHAM
Princeton University
ARIN CHAPMAN rin Chapman’s college search was focused on three primary requirements. She wanted to “get out of Tennessee and try something new;” she sought a school that was strong academically but also did not force her to sacrifice the extracurricular activities and social life to excel; and finally, she wanted a school with a strong psychology program. With these interests and requirements in mind, she worked closely with Mr. Brady to find schools that adhered to her key preferences. “The best part about the whole process was how open and helpful the College Counseling Office was.” Arin narrowed her list down to nine schools, which was still more than she had wanted to apply to, but “with the help of college counseling, it became a possible feat that I was able to accomplish.”
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Out of the nine schools she applied to, Duke University felt like the best fit for Arin. “It was a liberal arts university with a great psychology program that was going to give me the opportunity to continue to foster my different interests. Duke is a university that helps you achieve your academic goals, but also encourages you to be involved around campus.” While excelling academically during her time at Ensworth, Arin was also able to participate in the arts and athletics alike. She found a similar opportunity in Duke. While she is excited that Duke is “far enough away that I will have independence and a chance to become my own person,” Arin says that “from the moment I stepped on Ensworth’s campus, everyone, from the students to the teachers, has been so welcoming and open, and I am going to miss all the friends and family I have made at Ensworth.”
ARIN CHAPMAN
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r i nc e t on c a p t u r e d the attention of Jake Kirkham ’16 when he began the college application process. “Princeton drew me in with its undergraduate focus and beautiful campus.” Jake’s potential application list of colleges included approximately 15 schools. Visiting with these schools, he found that many of the colleges encouraged its students “to look ahead to medical school, to law school, and not focus on undergrad while there.” Jake is looking forward to his four years of undergrad, and the emphasis placed on that experience at Princeton led him to apply Early Action in November. “The feel of the campus is exactly what I envision as the ideal ‘college experience’: bright, green, northeastern, vibrant and historic. My journey through college counseling was shockingly painless,” Jake notes.
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Jake is incredibly appreciative of College Counselor Laura Stewart and Ensworth’s faculty members for “masterfully guiding me through the process,” but mainly “just having someone to talk to was very helpful in maintaining sanity amidst the chaos of college applications. My teachers, particularly the ones who wrote my recommendations, were very supportive and more than willing to advise or proofread anything that I asked them to. One thing that really struck me was that teachers at Ensworth don’t just see students as students; they see them as people and in some ways equals, allowing a much closer relationship between the student body and faculty.”
“My journey through college counseling was shockingly painless.” JAKE KIRKHAM
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“The counselors were extremely helpful and attentive to my unusual college admissions process.” BRIANA MIDDLETON
nlike most people, I never rea l ly had a college that topped the list for me,” shares Isabella Johnston ’16. Because of Isabella’s uncertainty, Laura Stewart and Terry Whitehill encouraged her to give herself a wide variety of options for when the time came to choose in the spring.
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She notes, “I applied to just about every type of school, as I knew that I wouldn’t be sure exactly what I wanted in a college until late in the process. The College Counseling Office, among countless other things, kept me calm.” While others were declaring where they were going throughout the year, Isabella says that she “stressed a lot of people out with my indecisiveness, but Mr. Whitehill and Mrs. Stewart constantly assured me that my decision would come to me in time—and it did.” Out of the 10 colleges that she applied to, her final decision came down to two schools. “I was between somewhere that felt comfortable and somewhere that felt completely new and different.” She decided on UCLA when she realized that “if I didn’t go to UCLA it would feel like the bigger missed opportunity.” When asked what the 13-year Ensworth student would miss most about Ensworth, she had a hard time determining just one thing. “That is so hard—there is too much to miss. I guess what will be the absolute hardest to leave behind is the feeling of family and community that we have not only among students, but among students and faculty as well. It sounds cliché, but I have yet to find or hear of anything like it.”
“I applied to just about every type of school, as I knew that I wouldn’t be sure exactly what I wanted in a college until late in the process. The College Counseling Office, among countless other things, kept me calm.” BELLA JOHNSTON
BRIANA MIDDLETON
Carnegie-Mellon s a student with a deep appreciation for the Performing Arts, Briana Middleton’s college counseling process was quite different than other Ensworth seniors. She notes, “I was scheduling auditions as well as sending in applications, and for most of my schools I had to finish my application before I was able to schedule my audition; all of them having to be scheduled by mid-October.” With added deadlines, there was another component of stress that would cause Briana to need a little extra expertise from her College Counselor. Throughout her college application process, she noted “[The counselors] were extremely helpful and attentive to my unusual college admissions process.”
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Briana applied to 11 schools and eventually auditioned for seven of the 11. One of those seven was Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama for Music Theatre, the ideal school for students looking to pursue a career in Music Theatre. “I’ve wanted to go to Carnegie for a very long time. The one thing that sets it apart from the other conservatories where I was accepted is the emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. All of the different majors in the School of Drama work together to create their own art all year, which makes for a better atmosphere and community,” she says. As she looks forward to starting school in Pittsburgh this fall, she reflects on her time in high school and says that she is going to miss the Ensworth teachers, staff and students most. “I didn’t realize until this year how special they are to me and how much they have shaped me into the person I am today. It is because of Ensworth that I can say, without a doubt, I am proud of that person.” 2016 SUMMER | 15
ACADEMICS
Seattle Pacific
U. of Oregon
UC, Davis Santa Clara U. Stanford U. U. of San Fran.
U. of Colorado U. of Denver
UC Santa Cruz U. of KS
Cal Polytechnic St., San Luis Obispo
UC Santa Barbara Westmont Coll.
Santa Fe U. of Art & Design
Pepperdine
Oklahoma City U.
Arizona St. San Diego State Loyola Marymount Occidental College UCLA U. of Southern Cal.
Austin Coll. U. of Arizona
TCU SMU Baylor U. of Texas, Austin
Hawaii Pacific
Class of 2016 College Acceptances & Matriculation Indicates Acceptance
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Indicates Matriculation
ACADEMICS
U. of Maine Colby
Coll. of the Atlantic
Bates U of Vermont Boston Conservatory Boston College Rochester Tech. U. of MA, Amherst
Rensselaer Tech Trinity Coll. Lehigh U. Franklin & Marshall College
U. of Michigan Baldwin Wallace
Oberlin
Columbia College DePaul U. of Chicago
Carnegie Mellon OH Wesleyan Purdue
WVU UVA Washington & Lee U. of Richmond
U. of Cincinnati
Rose-Hulman
Washington U.
William & Mary
WKU
Rhodes U. of Memphis Shorter U. of AL Hunstville
Samford
Birmingham Southern Coll.
American U. The Catholic U. of America George Washington U.
U of NC School of the Arts Wofford Furman Clemson
UGA Paine
U. of Alabama Millsaps
Elon High Point Wake Forest
Duke
UT Knox. Austin Peay TN Tech MTSU UT Chatt. Sewanee
Mississippi St.
Johns Hopkins University U. of Maryland - College Park
U. of KY
U. of Evansville
U. of Mississippi
Drexel Temple U. of The Arts
Kenyon Denison
Miami U. Indiana U. U. of Missouri
Princeton U. Rider U.
Bucknell
AMDA Barnard College Hofstra Long Island U., Brooklyn Marymount Manhattan College NYU Pratt Institute The New School
UNC Wilmington
U. of SC
Emory GA Tech
College of Charleston The Citadel Savannah College of Art & Design
Auburn
Belmont Lipscomb Tennessee State Vanderbilt
Troy U. TX A&M LSU Rice U. Rollins U. of Tampa Loyola Tulane
Eckerd
Ringling Coll. of Art & Design
U. of Miami
Outside of USA: Franklin U. (Switzerland) Regent’s University (U.K.) Saint Louis U., Madrid (Spain)
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THE ART AND SCIENCE OF
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buzzword concept circulating t h roug h t he education a nd business sectors is the idea of a “growth mindset” versus a “fixed mindset,” based on the research of Stanford Psychologist Carol Dweck. A fixed mindset assumes that qualities like intelligence and talent are fixed traits, while a growth mindset believes that abilities can be developed through dedication and practice.
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More so than other subjects, math seems to suffer from the fixed mindset prejudice that people are either “good at math,” or they’re not. Math curricula that focus on one “right” way to solve problems or that place importance on speed in finding solutions can perpetuate frustration for students, leading them to decide that math is not their forte. The challenge for educators to is help students develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts that gives them a broader range of strategies to apply in their problem solving efforts and the confidence to try different approaches.
matics Jo Boaler writes: “If you ask most students what they think their role is in math classrooms, they will tell you it is to get questions right. Students rarely think that they are in math classrooms to appreciate the beauty of mathematics, to ask deep questions, to explore the rich set of connections that make up the subject, or even to learn about the applicability of the subject; they think they are in math classrooms to perform. […] When educators teach open math and ask questions that have many solutions or pathways through them, and give students the opportunity to discuss different mathematical ideas, then students see that learning is possible.”
Developing Number Sense
In the Lower School, teachers implement the Singapore Math method to help students begin to understand the relationships among numbers. The three main ideas developed through this method of teaching are: (1) the ability to visualize problems to be solved through “model drawing,” (2) a deep sense of how In a recent article in The Atlantic numbers work and the ability to break Magazine, Stanford Professor of Mathe- numbers into parts that are easier to 2016 SUMMER | 19
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With the Singapore method, students app to work out solutions to complex learn to group numbers in tens, which problems and share their approach helps them create “friendly” numbers with classmates. Grade 2 teacher Hope to aid in calculation; when they see a Moeller says, “The students who see an Beginning in kindergarten, faculty start seven, they automatically think of a three. interesting and ‘easier’ way to look at a Seeing these relationships between tough problem will teach us how to do it introducing the idea of number sense. By first grade, students understand numbers helps students become more their way, and we all try it. Then we will number bonds; they look at a number, comfortable and adept with mental math, manufacture a few new equations that such as seven, and mentally calculate and also benefits students when they allow us to try that student’s approach all the different ways they can come up encounter more difficult problems that again. It builds an excitement and intellectual curiosity around math.” with that number: 1+6, 3+4, etc. Students involve fractions and decimals. are learning about the commutative property of numbers, which is a mathLower School Math Coordinator ematical concept they will delve into Tiffany Dale explains, “Singapore more deeply in Middle School, but they Math is not a completely are already starting to see it and use it While the Middle School math curricdifferent curriculum; it’s just a in the early grades. ulum is more traditional, with students different approach. Students are moving from pre-Algebra foundations developing various strategies Lower School classrooms also utilize into Algebra I and Geometry, the delivery to come up with the algorithm. manipulatives in math lessons, encourof the curriculum is far from standard. aging students to play with math. In They still know and learn the “We stress individualization, “ explains kindergarten and Grade 1 classes, when basic algorithm, but that’s the Middle School Math Department Chair students are working on addition, they Keith Crowe. “There is no teaching to the last step; they first learn a lot of may be adding with chips or bears. middle. We assess all students to find out different ways to visualize it.” Holding and manipulating the shapes where they are in terms of math profiand physically seeing the grouping of As students advance, they also incorpo- ciency, and we move them forward from numbers builds a strong connection rate technology into their problem solving there. We are committed to teaching all between concept and reality and creates repertoire. Students use the “Show Me” kids at all ability levels.” a foundation for mental math. work with mentally, and (3) the capacity to identify patterns and to generalize accurately from them.
Building Confidence and Competence
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ACADEMICS Recognizing that confidence is an important factor in competence, the faculty work with students to ensure they have a strong grasp on the basics and foundational concepts, so they are well-equipped to move to the next level. The online ALEKS math program is one tool that is used to reinforce basic skills for students who need extra practice, as well as to challenge accelerated students who are ready to learn more. After-school STEM programs offer students in the lower and middle grades an opportunity to extend their problem solving skills and explore applications in Engineering and Design, Robotics, Programming, and MathCounts competitions. “The STEM programs are like a petri dish where we can experiment with different ideas with small groups of students, which we can then incorporate into the classroom. The programs have been very successful in getting students excited; we had more than 50 kids involved in competitive math this past year,” notes Mr. Crowe. These opportunities allow students to experience both practical and creative applications of what they are learning and to exercise their problem solving abilities in a variety of situations. As Associate Professor of Mathematics at Pomona College Gizem Karaali argues, “Students reciting their multiplication tables as fast as a bullet train are not the desired outcome of mathematics education. We want students to understand the power and limitations of the mathematics they are learning. We want students to move f lexibly from one specific model of a situation to another. We want students to be able to find unexpected and novel solutions to problems that are ever-growing in their complexity. Mathematics is where we can train young minds to do all these things. Mathematics is where we can teach that critical ability to reason
analytically. Mathematics is also where we can encourage creative exploration of the multitude of options a problem solver invariably has.”
Exploring Different Approaches
At the High School level, math is the only discipline in which students sit
at regular desks instead of Harkness tables. However, this physical difference does not indicate a philosophical difference in the pedagogy. Math Department Chair Sharon Glenn notes that the individual desks give flexibility in classroom set-up, so students can be grouped into pods of two, four, etc. for small group work. Collaboration is encouraged just as it is at the Harkness tables, and students 2016 SUMMER | 21
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often take the lead in suggesting new “Students will still graph equations using approaches to solving problems. In paper, protractors, and rulers, but then their small groups, students are given they will also utilize graphing calculachallenging problems that they haven’t tors and online tools such as Geometer’s learned the algorithm for, and they work Sketchpad. The dynamic software allows together to develop possible solutions. them to explore the ‘what ifs’—what if we change this variable, then what? They are used to trying different methods and Ms. Glenn notes, “At other anticipating next steps and outcomes,” schools I’ve observed, when says Ms. Glenn. a student was faced with a problem he/she didn’t know As a First Lieutenant and F-15C Fighter how to approach, the first Pilot in the U.S. Air Force, alumnus Tyler instinct would be to look to the Johnson ’09 uses the problem solving skills he learned at Ensworth on a daily teacher for help. At Ensworth, basis: “I loved my experiences with the the students immediately put Ensworth math department, and they their heads together and start really did give me a leg up over my peers to tackle the problem as a team. by emphasizing the fundamentals and They resort to the tools and practicing discipline with the basics, knowledge they have before but also encouraging us to think more seeking instructions. They are broadly. In my day-to-day life, I have to make some pretty fast-paced decisions. okay with a productive struggle.” When seconds count, it takes everyThe core skill of observation is empha- thing we have as a team to work together sized in this approach to problem solving. and execute to ensure mission success. Students are expected to look for and Looking back, those fundamental skills recognize patterns that help them take of observation, collaboration, probwhat they know and apply it on a larger lem-solving and execution are what I rely scope. The incorporation of technology on to make it home safe and sound.” in the classroom aids in this exploration. 22 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS
As the study of applied mathematics demonstrates, mathematical reasoning can be applied to a variety of areas— scientific, social, and environmental— to inspire new insights and innovations. The math skills and confidence that students are developing at Ensworth will prepare them to address challenges across disciplines, as they boldly apply their problem solving abilities to seek creative and efficient solutions, not only in math, but in their everyday lives.
Tiffany Townsend Director of Marketing & Communications
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Taking Music Where it Matters
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y chemistry class this year with Dr. Crystal Miller convinced me of my interest in pursuing neonatal nursing or potentially pre-med in college, but my passion has always been singing. Since February, I have had the privilege of volunteering with Musicians On Call. This nonprofit organization’s slogan says it all: to bring “the healing power of music” to patient bedsides.
Volunteering for Musicians On Call (MOC) seemed like a natural fit. Most singers on the roster are professional musicians, and I am not. I admit to sometimes being a little nervous before a shift because you never know exactly what you are walking into, but once we get going, my nerves go away quickly. The patients and their families are always so nice and so appreciative.
and alert or a softer one if the moment seems to fit something quieter. Though I have enjoyed them all, the veterans and the children’s hospital shifts have been most memorable. On a very busy night I will sing for 40 to 50 listeners in one evening, but most shifts average around 20 patients. My fingers usually hurt when I get home from playing so much guitar.
One evening, I spent some time with an elderly lady recovering from burns. She was spunky and sweet. She told me all about how much fun she had in her younger years on lower Broadway singing karaoke and asked me if I’d ever done that. I had to laugh and admit I had not! We talked for a while, but clearly what made that conversation happen was a connection of the two of us just through a love Early on, I had the pleasure of shadowing of music. a local songwriter during her shift at Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, and she Our role is simply to complement the played some of her original music for the healing that is already taking place and patients. It was on that night I knew I add a little something to a patient’s day. really wanted find my place in this orga- A couple of weeks ago, a little threenization, too. All songs we cover must be year-old boy stood up in his bed and said positive and uplifting. It is the patient’s “I love you!” as I left his room after singing. choice what they are in the mood for, and I responded from the doorway “I love you, I’ll do a faster song if the patient is awake too!” This made my night.
Mr. Sean Smith has been a big help to me when I needed him and when I needed some class time to prepare. I’m not sure I could have done this without him. Over the summer, I will be doing some additional hospital shifts and some music therapy research as an Ensworth Service Scholar and will spend a little time shadowing other MOC volunteers in the new Seacrest Studio on the second floor of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. Not many people know I had a pretty serious cardiac illness at age three. I was young and don’t even remember it or remember being in the hospital. Fortunately, I’m completely fine, but the night I met that extremely talkative little blonde three- year-old, it struck me that it could have been me. Every time I end my shift at the hospital, I come away knowing this service work really matters, and I am very blessed, honored and grateful to be on the roster of Musicians on Call in Nashville. As the MOC hashtag goes, “#musicheals.”
Corinne Parrish Ensworth Student, Class of 2017
“Every time I e n d my sh if t a t t h e h o s p i ta l , I c om e awa y know i ng this s e r vic e work re a lly matte rs, a nd I a m ve r y b l e s s e d , h ono re d a nd gra tefu l to b e o n th e ro ste r o f Mus i c i a ns on C a l l i n Na s hv i l l e .” 2016 SUMMER | 23
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Swim Science: ENGINEER ING A SOLU TION FOR AQUATICS
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hen Director of Aquatics Christian Bahr was contemplating the purchase of “power towers” to provide resistance training for swimmers, the almost $3,000 price tag gave him pause. In looking at the structures, he felt certain that they could be constructed efficiently and inexpensively. Coach Bahr approached Science Department Chair Mike Ireland to see if he could help reverse-engineer the towers. Mr. Ireland immediately thought of his Engineering Technology class and felt like it would be an interesting project for the group to tackle.
model based on their designs, which they then analyzed and compared. Once the class decided upon the best design, they set about creating a full-scale model that they could test in the natatorium. They also developed a materials list, instructions, and a cut sheet, so the design could easily be replicated. Once completed, the model was transferred to the natatorium, where Coach Bahr put it to the test. As students observed the system at work, they noticed modifications and improvements they could make to increase stability and performance. “It was a great hands-on problem
Mr. Ireland decided to use the oppors olv in g ex p er ience fo r th e students. They were responsible tunity to teach students the business for every step, from concept to side of engineering and design, and he started by drafting a customer request construction. And it made it even that outlined the objectives of the project. more meaningful to them that their classmates would actually The pulley system needed to support different weights, provide a smooth be using the final product, “ noted Mr. Ireland. ride, and accommodate swim lanes of 25 yards, 35 meters, or 50 meters. The construction budget was set at $300 for Ensworth students were not the only the system—one-tenth of the cost of the ones to benefit from the project; this towers available for purchase. summer, visiting swimmers from Florida also used the tower as they trained for Mr. Ireland divided the class into two the Olympic Trials in Omaha. Coach groups and challenged each group to Bahr was very pleased with the results: come up with a prototype for the pulley “The system works perfectly, and it offers tension system. Students began by a lot of variability and functionality. It studying the physics of pulley systems will definitely help our swimmers build and performing simulations online to strength and speed as they train.” help them develop plans for the beta version. Of the 13 students in the class, 11 had also taken 3D Design Technology and Materials Engineering, so they were adept in using spatial skills and applying Tiffany Townsend math to scale. Each group built a 1:5 scale Director of Marketing & Communications 24 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS
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learn more! To view a video of the project, visit Ensworth’s video gallery at www.ensworth.com. 2016 SUMMER | 25
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what does leadership have to do with it? Coding and robotics outside the traditional classroom A Collaborative Article by Polly Douse & Chelsy Hooper
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Sphero, Trash Trek, Operation Green, and Pro Terra Nova are not names of the next popular Star Wars mobile game. No, these names represent something greater: an exciting program that allows our students to develop leadership skills while simultaneously building their proficiency in technology and project-management.
assignments.” She adds, “This was especially to basically write the program, try it out, and interesting to see coming from our fifth grade fix the program repeatedly until the robot team. They were the youngest competitors at cooperated. It was not an easy task that the event.” could be mastered in one, two, or even five months,” notes Marshall Wilt. Following the footsteps of Grade 5, Grades 6-8 took the research of recycling and Miranda Marks adds, “I would tell a person robotics to the next level during the Trash who had never been in the robotics program Trek themed competition at Tennessee that it is one of the best ways to spend your Technological University a few months later. after-school time. It is educational, yes, but They were led by team coaches Jonathan it is also super fun. If you cannot program, Reveal and Brad Wilkerson. According to then you can build, research, or even be Jonathan Reveal, “This is an international a part of the Core Values. The program competition that inspires teams around the welcomes people of all skill levels with open globe to research, build, and experiment. arms, and you can learn more about the By doing so, they live the entire process of world, programming, and even each other creating ideas, solving problems, and over- by being a part of it.” coming obstacles, while gaining confidence in their abilities to positively use technology. “I joined robotics after volleyball season. I Forty-eight teams from around the State soon found out that robotics is more than attended the competition. Ensworth was programming robots. We focused on three well represented by our Robotics teams: main components: project, core/teamwork, and programming robots. My favorite part of robotics wa s work ing on core/ t e a mwork c omp onent , because we had a chance to write a song. I also really enjoyed meeti n g w it h experts on many different topics; my group met with a city planner, a past judge from the robotics competition, and even a plastics engineering specia list,” notes Naomi Taylor.
Last fall, Grade 8 students spent a week engaged in mini-enrichment courses, one of which was an introductory computer coding class. “After exploring the Hour of Code, students divided into teams and wrote programming code for Sphero, a ball-shaped robot. The challenge was to write code that directed Sphero’s movements through a pre-established course. Movement commands were entered into the robot through a programmable mobile appl ic at ion ,” C hel s y Ho op er, Te c h nolo g y Integration Specialist remarks. She comments further, “Each student contributed in the decision-making process by selecting which type of movement comments and path worked best to navigate their Sphero robot through the course in an efficient manner. Student tea ms could select optional paths and worked collabo- Operation Green and Pro Terra Nova. Our ratively on additional challenge activities.” teams focused on two topics: abandoned houses and plastic marine trash. Pro Terra Nova was awarded 3rd place in Robot During the winter, Grade 5 students particProgramming, and Operation Green was ipated in their first Robotics competition, awarded 2nd place for Team Work. We and Grades 6-8 competed in the First are incredibly proud of our two Ensworth Lego League (FLL) East Tennessee State Robotics Teams and look forward to Championship at Tennessee Technological continued success next year.” University. Grade 5 students spent time researching recycling and how robotics can help lower the amount of waste in landfills. Ensworth students Miranda Marks, Naomi Chelsy Hooper served as team coach, but Taylor, and Marshall Wilt discuss their the contest required students to perform all experiences with robotics. “This year, our the decision-making tasks independently. robotics team was called Pro Terra Nova, Chelsy shares, “I was impressed to see how Latin for ‘for a new earth.’ Instead of having the students decided which team member one team captain, we had four captains fit best for a given task. They identified the one for each section and one for the design strengths that each member offered the of the robot. I was elected to be the head of team and moved quickly into the challenge programming and table running. My job was
Finding new and innovative ways to challenge our students is an exciting aspect of Ensworth’s extracurricular opportunities. From a computer coding class to robotics for Grades 5-8, there is something for everyone. Learning the necessary skills is not the main focus. Rather, building the foundation to foster leadership outside of the classroom has everything to do with it. Marshall Wilt sums it up best when she says, “STEM programs like robotics have helped me in my regular math and science classes by improving my problem solving skills and in real life through building teamwork skills, sportsmanship, and leadership qualities as I work with a group to accomplish goals and prepare for competitions.” To learn more about Ensworth STEM offerings, please visit www.ensworth.com/Page/ Academics/STEM-Program. 2016 SUMMER | 27
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National Merit Scholarship Program
2015-2016 Student Government President: George Mullowney Vice President: Elgin Cato Grade 12 Senators: Isabel Reeve (Class Speaker), Niah Charles, Isabella Johnston, Lila Sohr, Sarah Wilson Grade 11 Senators: Riley McCormick (Class Speaker), Ellie Clark, Hannah Doochin, Sarah Hooton, James Sterchi Grade 10 Senators: Caroline Seitz (Class Speaker), Henry Byrd, Sarah Crosby, Grace Hall, Lauren Pitts Grade 9 Senators: Thomas Awad (Class Speaker), Liv Cardwell, Jakob Schaefer, Ashley Settles, Sam Walker
Student Government Leaders Elected
Congratulations to Peyton Terry and Caleb Upkins, elected as High School Student Government President and Vice President for the 2016-2017 school year. Congratulations to the following class speakers: Keith Smith (Grade 12), Sarah Crosby (Grade 11), and Fletcher Renken (Grade 10).
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The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes those students who have scored highest on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, given each fall. With a Selection Index Score of 209 or above, these high performers have shown outstanding potential. Of some 1.5 million entrants, each of the following students is among the 50,000 highest-scoring participants who will be recognized in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program in the fall of their senior year. This year, the following juniors have earned such recognition: Tricia Brown, Sam Hood, Evan Nagareda, Shayna Rosenbloom, Hannah Smalley, Lucy Sohr, James Sterchi, Morgan Zagerman In September of their senior year, approximately two-thirds of the 50,000 high scorers receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. This year, the following seniors earned such recognition: National Merit Commended Students
 Brett Barnett, Nathan Earl, Bretton Gray, Elliot Jaffe, Ann Scott Johnson, Aison King, Greyson Lampley, Katherine Turner National Merit Finalists Jake Kirkham, Mitchell Krueger, and Sage Loh National Merit Scholarship Award Jake Kirkham The National Hispanic Scholarship Program Greyson Lampley
Presidential Scholars Program
Established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of our Nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. This year approximately 4,700 candidates were identified for their academic achievement based on having scored exceptionally well on the SAT or ACT. Of those 4,700 candidates, 689 were selected as US Presidential Scholars semi-finalists. Then, in May 160 US Presidential Scholars were selected from the 689 semi-finalists. 2016 US Presidential Scholar: Aison King Aison attended the National Recognition Program in Washington DC in June where he was presented a US Presidential Scholar medallion.
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Book Awards Each year colleges and college alumni groups recognize outstanding students throughout the country with book awards. This year Ensworth juniors were honored for their excellence in various fields of endeavor by thirteen colleges and universities. The Harvard Prize Book: Hannah Smalley
Sewanee Award for Excellence in Writing: Sarah Hooten
Presented annually in more than 2,000 high schools around the world to recognize outstanding students in the next-to-graduating class who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and achievement in other nonacademic areas.
Selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, demonstrated excellence in writing and for notable potential for future success as a writer. Also taken into consideration are interests, activities, and achievements in the school and community.
The Hollins Book Award: Hannah Doochin
The St. Lawrence University Book Award: Lucy Sohr
Recognizes an outstanding junior who has demonstrated sustained academic excellence and possesses a special interest in English and creative writing.
Recognizes an outstanding high school junior who has displayed a significant commitment to community service.
The Kenyon Review: Shayna Rosenbloom
Presented by the President of Kenyon College to a junior in recognition of intellectual engagement, creativity, and commitment to community.
Presented by the University of Virginia Club of Nashville to a junior whom the high school considers to best represent the Jeffersonian ideals of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship.
The Princeton Book Award: Taylor McSpadden
The Vanderbilt University Book Award: Connor Phillips
Recognizes a junior who displays excellence in the areas of academics, extracurricular activities, and community service, as well as a strong desire either through words or actions, to change the world for the better.
Presented in the form of a silver bowl inscribed with the name of the Ensworth junior who has showcased outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, and has excelled in English literature.
The Randolph College Book Award: Anne Grace Cox
The Washington and Lee University Book Award: Riley McCormick
Recognizes an outstanding high school junior who displays excellence in academics and leadership.
The Rensselaer Medal: Sam Hood
Established in 1916 with two purposes: to recognize the superlative academic achievement of young men and woman, and to motivate students toward careers in science, engineering, and technology. The Rensselaer Medal recognizes an outstanding junior who has distinguished themselves in mathematics and science.
The Rhodes College Book Award: Emily Boone
Awarded to a junior student who has demonstrated exemplary community service coupled with a commitment to leadership and helping others.
The Jefferson Book Award: James Sterchi
Presented by the Nashville Chapter of the Washington and Lee University Alumni Association to a student in his or her junior year who exhibits the qualities cherished and exemplified by George Washington, a generous benefactor of the University, and Robert E. Lee, its president from 1865 to 1870. These qualities are personal integrity, academic excellence, leadership, and significant campus involvement.
The Yale Book Award: Morgan Zagerman
Awarded to the student at Ensworth who shows the greatest intellectual promise, as evidenced by actual achievements and demonstrated potential; who, by activities at school and in the community, has demonstrated a broad range of interests and accomplishments; and who is of outstanding personal character.
2016 Lewis & Clark Award
The Lewis and Clark Award commemorates the pioneering and collaborative spirit exemplified by Meriwether Lewis
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FOR T H E R E C OR D H i g h S c h o o l Bar Pins This distinction is awarded to those students who earn Optime Merens* for both semesters of a school year. Students who do so for one year earn one-bar pins; those who do so for two years earn two-bar pins, and so on. Students who graduate from Ensworth’s High School having earned Optime Merens for every semester all four years earn four-bar pins.
Four Bar Pins Grade 12 Brett Barnett Arin Chapman Hannah Diskin Aison King Jake Kirkham Sage Loh Marco Mirnics Caroline Morgan Ana Darielle Nunez Three Bar Pins Grade 12 Camille Bryan Rachel Chang Niah Charles Andrew Cuffe Kaelene DeCoster Natalie Foster Kathleen Jackson Isabella Johnston Greyson Lampley Lauren Lewis Katherine Turner
Grade 11 Tricia Brown Anne Grace Cox Hannah Doochin James Gaither Isabel Grant Sam Hood Isabelle Laffer Taylor McSpadden Evan Nagareda Shona O’Bryant Connor Phillips Jenna Rolfe Shayna Rosenbloom Rachel Ryman Hannah Smalley James Sterchi Two Bar Pins Grade 12 John Hudson Alarcon Bretton Gray Mitchell Krueger Isabel Reeve
Grade 11 Emily Boone Mary Yahnian Morgan Zagerman Maggie Zerfoss Grade 10 Laura Cheek Sarah Crosby Caroline Duke Ellie Faber Grace Hall Lucie Clayton Johnston Frances Lavey Donny Lawrence Caroline Seitz Jeffrey Tang William Wallace Eric Williams One Bar Pins Grade 12 Abby Bruns Melanie Burch Maggie McGraw
Emily Patton Sophie Scott Lila Sohr Hannah Stovall Grade 11 Patricia Hammet Isabella Kendall Ellie Kudelko Benjamin Liggett Lauren Smith Lucy Sohr Anna Thompson Grade 10 Ben Ambrose Josephine Bass Arvid Ehlert Cameron Fuller Frances Garrard Lanier Mason Lauren Pitts Jack Smith Annabelle Storms Camilla Wildman Iain Zwiebel
Grade 9 Thomas Awad Chazzy Bailey CeCe Bayliff Hailey Braemer Lily Brandes Mary Caroline Carney Julia Chang Liam Ferris Ben Firestone Rowan Freiberg Caroline Frist Corrina Gill Allison Halloran Serena Howard Marie Kaiser Shoshana Kelner James Kent Scottie Koehner Luke Lapre Destiny McAllister Teagan McEver Elizabeth Perrone Audrey Pulliam John Smalley Patrick Vandenbergh McLean Whitson
*Students who earn a GPA of at least 90 in all their academic courses in a semester and who have no individual academic semester grade below 75
Service Scholars
This marks the first year of our Service Scholars Program. A Service Scholar engages in an extension of his or her senior Service Learning project that includes an academic component as well as at least 20 additional service hours. Eight of our seniors graduated with the designation of Service Scholar. Sage Loh Vanderbilt Hospital STRIVE
John Hudson Alarcon WWII Veterans
Marco Mirnics Sense Theater
Katherine Turner Reach Nashville
Ana Darielle Nunez Immigration
Lauren Lewis Vanderbilt Hospital
Cate Elcan Grace Eaton Preschool
Niah Charles Reach Nashville
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2016 IMPORTANT DATES Visit ensworth.com to confirm dates or more information
August 15 First day of classes September 30 High School Grandparents Day October 7–8 Homecoming Weekend & Alumni Reunion October 13–14 Fall Break October 23 High School Campus Preview Day October 24 Robert Inman Golf Classic November 18 Pancake Breakfast November 22 Lower/Middle School Grandparents Day November 23–25 Thanksgiving Break December 17 Winter Break Begins (through January 3, 2017)
House of Vitality Wins the Devon Cup
From Homecoming Week to Spirit Week, our Tiger Houses competed in various activities. They earned House points for competitions including: Dress Days, Powder Puff Football, House Dodgeball, Mr. Morgan Says, and Dining Hall Clean-Up. Designed to promote school spirit and team unity across grade levels, each Tiger House is led by two, elected senior captains.
1 st PLACE House of Vitality Kathleen Jackson and Greyson Lampley 2 nd PLACE House of Integrity Isabella Johnston and Wylie Lowe 3 rd PLACE House of Truth Cate Elcan and Patrick Rowan 4 th PLACE House of Morality Gray McClellan and Sammy Groninger
National Language Examination Awards
All students in language classes regularly participate in the annual National Foreign Language Examinations. Students who achieved the highest level in each language are: Spanish 1 CeCe Bayliff Seve Ortale
Spanish 4 Connor Phillips Hannah Smalley
Spanish 2 Rose Civitts Cooper Qualls John Smalley
National Latin ExamGold Summa Cum Laude Latin 1 Liam Ferris
Ensworth Students Shine
Sage Loh received the Certificate of Merit after performing at Blair School of Music. McKensie Miller received two letters of acceptance from the Tennessee Governor’s School of Arts for Theater and Music. She accepted the Music program and received a scholarship based on her talents. Audrey Sohr recently earned the ACE Award from the Bellevue Exchange Club.
House Captains Elected for 2016-2017 House of Integrity Hannah Doochin Ben Wallace
House of Truth Rachel Byarlay Thomas Estes
House of Morality Taylor McSpadden Rodney Owens
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C U M L AU D E - HIGH SCHOOL Students who earn a GPA of at least 95 in a department for the year are granted Cum Laude awards. Arts: Briana Middleton Annie Grace Netterville Shona O’ Bryant English: Tricia Brown Sarah Crosby Liam Ferris Serena Howard Luke Lapre Frances Lavey Lauren Lewis Sage Loh Destiny McAllister Caroline Morgan Lauren Pitts Caroline Seitz Hannah Smalley Morgan Zagerman History: Thomas Awad Chazzy Bailey Emily Boone Hailey Braemer Tricia Brown Rachel Chang Anne Grace Cox Sarah Crosby Liam Ferris Jake Finlay
Rowan Freiberg Caroline Frist James Gaither Andy Garside Sam Hood Isabella Johnston Marie Kaiser Shoshana Kelner James Kent Frances Lavey Lauren Lewis Destiny McAllister Taylor McSpadden Evan Nagareda Connor Phillips Lauren Pitts Audrey Pulliam Jenna Rolfe Caroline Seitz Hannah Smalley John Smalley Patrick Vandenbergh Morgan Zagerman Iain Zwiebel
Laura Cheek Evan Coleman Rowan Felberg Liam Ferris Caroline Frist Allison Halloran Serena Howard Shoshana Kelner Donny Lawrence Ana Darielle Nunez Elizabeth Perrone Lauren Pitts Chandler Schultz Caroline Seitz Hannah Smalley Belle Storms Jeffrey Tang Colin Taylor Tammy Torres Caleb Upkins William Wallace Eric Williams Morgan Zagerman Maggie Zerfoss
Language: Thomas Awad Carter Bainbridge Josephine Bass Hailey Braemer Lily Brandes Niah Charles
Math: Ben Ambrose Thomas Awad CeCe Bayliff Hailey Braemer Elijah Brooks Julia Chang
Niah Charles Hannah Doochin Ellie Faber Liam Ferris Ben Firestone Caroline Frist Sam Hood Serena Howard Jackson Jeansonne Jake Kirkham Scottie Koehner Ellie Kudelko Taylor McSpadden Caroline Morgan Elizabeth Perrone Lauren Pitts Jenna Rolfe Rachel Ryman Caroline Seitz Hannah Smalley John Smalley James Sterchi Hannah Stovall Jeffery Tang Katherine Turner William Wallace Morgan Zagerman Maggie Zerfoss
Desmond Cambridge Arin Chapman Anne Grace Cox Andrew Cuffe Hannah Diskin Ben Firestone Caroline Frist Sam Hood Serena Howard Marie Kaiser Shoshana Kelner Jake Kirkham Ellie Kudelko Destiny McAllister Caroline Morgan Connor Phillips Lauren Pitts Audrey Pulliam Caroline Seitz Hannah Smalley John Smalley Lucy Sohr James Sterchi Morgan Zagerman
Science: Thomas Awad Hailey Braemer
Girls’ State
Each year, students are selected from every high school in Tennessee to attend Girls’ State, which is a weeklong conference focusing on state government. This year’s representative from Ensworth was Danielle Chari.
Senior Raises Money for Wounded Veterans
Senior Alex Just raised $1300 for the Wounded Warrior Project at the Ensworth vs. Baylor baseball game on May 7. His goal was to spread the mission of the Wounded Warrior Project, “To honor and empower Wounded Warriors”, and also to encourage any donations. Congrats on the successful event, Alex! 32 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS
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FOR T H E R E C OR D L o w e r/ M i d d l e S c h o o l James N. Brown Award
The James N. Brown Award is named for an outstanding educator who was a vital part of Ensworth from 1959 to 1973 and is presented to those students in the class who have earned all A’s in Effort and Consideration throughout their entire Middle School careers. These students included the following: Charlotte Anne Alarcon, Drew Byers, Jessica Calloway, Ryan Crants, Kaitlyn Crosby, Carrie Elcan, Ellis Hardie, Colin Murray, Jordan Williams.
Orange & Black Teams Grade 8 Captains: Carrie Elcan, Drew Byers, Mae Mae Wallace, and Dominic Wynn each spoke about their Ensworth experiences and team competition at the final assembly. The Orange Team was the winner of the 2015-2016 competition and trophy! Orange Team, Congratulations!
Grade 8 Gift When the eighth grade class came together to discuss potential ideas for the class gift, they almost immediately came to the conclusion that they would like to
Head of School Award
Head of School Awards were presented to students in the Grade 8 class who made the School’s highest Honor Roll, the Head’s List, for each of the four marking periods of their Grade 8 year. The following students were honored: Charlotte Anne Alarcon Drew Byers Ryan Crants Kaitlyn Crosby Carrie Elcan Sara Kirkham Colin Murray
John Noonan Sara Pickrell Dante Rodriguez Mae Mae Wallace Jordan Williams Dominic Wynn Jordan Yi
contribute to one of the groups they worked with during their service learning projects this year. The Grade 8 Class of 2016 donated the proceeds from this year’s Pancake Breakfast to St. Luke’s Community House.
Spelling Bee Champ Ensworth fourth grade students brought serious spelling prowess to the annual Grade 4 Spelling Bee. Sixteen students from the grade qualified to participate and after many hard fought rounds, Harry Phillips came out on top with Izzy Willers coming in as runner-up. Congratulations to all the participants!
Grade 8 Inaugural May Madness Debate Tournament Award
Congratulations to Rylie O’Neil for winning the Inaugural May Madness Debate Tournament to decide who was the greatest president of the United States. Her name is forever etched on the trophy to honor the greatest debater of the eighth grade. 2016 SUMMER | 33
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2015 | 2016
HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETICS HIGHLIGHTS
2016 TENNESSEE SWIM & DIVE CHAMPIONSHIPS SENIOR CHARLIE CLIFTON - STATE CHAMPION IN DIVING 34 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS
ATHLETICS
FOOTBALL
TSSAA DII-AA All-Region Team: Blake Mitchell, Darius Morehead, Rodney Owens, Patrick Rowan, Nicky Clifton TSSAA DII-AA All Mid-State Team: 2nd Team Offense: Blake Mitchell 3rd Team Offense: Darius Morehead Tennessee Sports Writers All-State Team: Offense: Darius Morehead - Running Back Defense: Rodney Owens - Defensive Back TSSAA DII-AA All-Conference Team: Offense: Blake Mitchell, Darius Morehead, Nicky Clifton Defense: Patrick Rowan, Rodney Owens Honorable Mention: Coleman Goodwin, Jaylon King Brett Barnett was named as the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete, a 2015 All-Region Scholar Athlete, and as a member of the 2015 All-Academic Team.
GOLF
Brock Ochsenreiter was named to the 2015 Tennessean All Region Team, the TSSAA DII-AA All Mid-State Team, and All-State Team. He was the TSSAA DII-AA Region Champion and 2015 TSSAA DII-AA State Tournament Individual Champion.
ICE HOCKEY
Sam Fleming, Henry Hitt, Harry Davis, and Benjamin Liggett were selected to the GNASH All-Star Team.
TENNIS
Miles Jackson was voted to the TSSAA All-Region and All-State, and finished as the TSSAA DII-AA State Runner Up Champion. The Doubles team of Natalie Overby and Josephine Bass earned TSSAA DII-AA All-Region and made it to the State Quarterfinals.
BOYS SOCCER
George Mullowney, Matt Garside, Colby Green, and Mack Smith TSSAA DII-AA All-State Team
BOYS LACROSSE
James Sterchi, James Seabury, Jackson Wright, Sam Walker, Javi Torres, and Andrew Cuffe - TGLA All-Region Team. James Sterchi, James Seabury, Javi Torres, and Andrew Cuffe TGLA All-State Team
GIRLS LACROSSE
16-3 record and were the TGLA State Runner-Up Champions
GIRLS SOCCER
Cate Elcan All-Region and All-State team Emily Patton All-Region and All-State team Jenna Rolfe All-Region and All-State team
VOLLEYBALL
Lola Duff, Anne Grace Cox, Ellie Clark, Claire Cato, and Cate Elcan TGLA All-Region Team Anne Grace Cox, Ellie Clark, Claire Cato, and Cate Elcan TGLA All-State Team
Tricia Brown All-Region Team and the All Mid-State Team
Cate Elcan Middle Tennessee Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year
GIRLS BASKETBALL
TRACK & FIELD
BOYS BASKETBALL
Tyra Gittens was the State Champion in the Pentathlon for the 3rd year in a row and was only 25 points shy of a new state record. She was the Region AND State Champion in the 200m Dash, Long Jump, High Jump, and 100m Hurdles.
Jordyn Cambridge All-Region team and Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Team
TSSAA DII-AA State Runner-Up Champions Imani Starling TSSAA All-State Tournament team Desmond Cambridge All-Region Team Jordan Bone was named to the All-Region Team, was a Gatorade Player of the Year Finalist, and a Mr. Basketball Finalist. He was also chosen for the All-Region Team, All Mid-State team, All-State team and All-State Tournament Team.
SWIMMING & DIVING
Finished 15th overall combined in the State Meet Charlie Clifton won the Individual State Championship in the 1 meter Spring Board. He was also voted the Tennessee State Male Diver of the Year and MTHSSA Male Diver of the Year. Other swimmers and divers who scored in the top 16: Jack Smith 11th place, 1 Meter Diving Jenna Rolfe 6th place, 1 Meter Diving JC Robbins 12th place, 1 Meter Diving Halina Hannon 16th place, 1 Meter Diving Wyatt Mullowney 13th Place, 50 Freestyle Austin Morris 13th place, 100 Breaststroke Austin Morris, Michael Glasson, Zac Gammons, Iain Zwiebel 13th place, 200 Medley Relay Wyatt Mullowney, Margaret Johnson, Rita Johnson, JC Robbins - 13th place, 400 Freestyle Relay
Girls - TSSAA DII-AA State Championship Runner-Up Champions
Jada Dotson- Region Champion, State runner-up - Shot Put Maya Wright- Region runner-up, 100m Dash Tiara White, Sara Francis Gregory, Ana Darielle Nuñez, and Maya Wright- 4x200m Relay, State runner-up Akiya Harris, Ana Darielle Nuñez, Jada Dotson, and Maya Wright4x100m Relay, Region Champion, State Champion and new school record Jordan Bone Region Runner-up -Long Jump Desmond Cambridge Region Runner-up Triple Jump Nicky Clifton- Region runner-up-High Jump Tanner Antonutti- Region Champion -Discus Darius Morehead - Region Champion -100m dash, Region Champion and 3rd place at State in 200m dash
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ROBERT INMAN AWARD for Athletic Participation
Robert Inman, a coach and teacher at Ensworth for 33 years, instituted the ideals of Ensworth participation. Mr. Inman coached four athletic seasons for over 30 consecutive years and positively influenced the lives of thousands of students. The following seniors participated in at least 11 athletic seasons and received the
Robert Inman Award for Participation Brett Barnett
Sage Loh
Morgan Whitson
The following juniors participated in at least 8 athletic seasons and received the
Robert Inman Award for Participation Hannah Doochin Akiya Harris Isabelle Laffer Caleb Upkins
Connor Galvez Brennan Bailey Rodney Owens James Sterchi
COLLEGE SIGNINGS Jordan Bone – University of Tennessee, Basketball Charlie Clifton – University of Georgia, Diving McCall Donoho – Troy University, Dance Coleman Goodwin – Lipscomb University, Baseball Colby Green – Tennessee State University, Football Sammy Groninger – University of Massachusetts, Baseball Sage Loh – Washington University, Cross Country & Track Wylie Lowe – Santa Clara University, Baseball Blake Mitchell – Mississippi State University, Football Darius Morehead – Furman University, Football Brock Ochsenreiter – Indiana University, Golf Sophie Scott – Southern Methodist University, Dance Maya Wright – University of Richmond, Girls Soccer
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ATHLETICS
TENNIS CENTER UPDATE An upcoming addition to the High School Campus
The western side of Ensworth’s High School Campus is undergoing a transformation with the addition of a new tennis center. Construction began last summer on the new facility, which includes six indoor tennis courts with spectator seating, a press box and seating that overlook the track and field, a training room, and new locker rooms and team meeting spaces for track, lacrosse, and soccer. The project also includes a redesign of the existing outdoor tennis courts and the creation of additional parking spaces on the river campus. With an anticipated opening in early 2017, the new facility will enable Ensworth to offer additional programs for our students and families as well as for the greater Nashville community. The new center will provide opportunities for lessons, court times for recreational play, and space for special events.
“I am passionate about tennis, because I believe it improves a person’s quality of life by providing a time efficient way to stay fit, a way to stay self-disciplined, and a way to enhance personal relationships at every stage of life. I am excited that the new tennis center will allow us to expand and enhance our tennis programming, giving Ensworth families and the Nashville community the opportunity to enjoy instruction and recreation at all levels of play year-round.” Greg Chambers Director of Tennis
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2015 | 2016
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ATHLETICS HIGHLIGHTS
hvac team champions BOYS GOLF • VOLLEYBALL • BOYS BASKETBALL • SOFTBALL BASEBALL • GIRLS TRACK & FIELD • BOYS TRACK & FIELD
Congrats, Tigers!
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CROSS COUNTRY
Gray Fleetwood – 10th place medalist
GIRLS GOLF
HVAC Runner Up Annabel Frist – 2nd place
BOYS GOLF
HVAC Champions Dewitt Thompson – 1st, Sam Banks – 2nd, Toby Wilt – 4th , Edward Hull – 7th
FOOTBALL
Offensive MVP – Jude Maloy Defensive MVP – Elijah Jenkins Lineman MVP – Cal Archdeacon
WRESTLING
HVAC Champion – Gerard Bullock – 106lbs Best Match Award – Gerard Bullock HVAC Runner Up – Alex Bond – 98lbs 3rd place: Andrew Yu – 114lbs Henry Bright – 122lbs Cal Archdeacon – 235lbs
GIRLS BASKETBALL
HVAC AA Runner Up All-HVAC – Carrie Elcan, Alaina Ewing, Lilli Moon and Kaiya Wynn
BOYS BASKETBALL
GIRLS SOCCER
HVAC AA Champions All-HVAC & Overbrook Classic All Tournament Team – Elijah Jenkins, Chaz Lanier, Jude Maloy, Gabriel McDaniel and Dominic Wynn
BOYS SOCCER
HVAC A Champions All-HVAC – Polly Bass, Caroline Gracey and Neely Moorer
HVAC AA Runner Up All-HVAC: Anna Chambers, Carrie Elcan, Annabel Frist and Sara Pickrell
All-HVAC – Evan Cooley and Nabeeh Daouk
VOLLEYBALL
HVAC Champions All-HVAC – Carrie Elcan, Nsia Gittens and Ellis Hardie
GIRLS TENNIS
HVAC Runner Up HVAC Champion – Avery Smith - #3 Singles
BOYS TENNIS HVAC Runner Up
SWIMMING
MTHSSA MS Boys 200-Yard Medley Relay Champions – Will Materazzi, Rob McCall, Colin Murray and Ben Smitherman
SOFTBALL
BASEBALL
HVAC A Champions All-HVAC – Cal Archdeacon, Drew Byers and Morgan Willis
GIRLS LACROSSE
All-TGLA – Kaitlyn Crosby, Carrie Elcan, Alaina Ewing & Sara Pickrell
SPRING GOLF
TMSGA Champions
TRACK & FIELD
Girls HVAC Champions & Robert Inman Relay Champions Boys HVAC Champions, Robert Inman Relay Champions & Highland Games Champions
TRACK & FIELD (CONTINUED)
Individual HVAC Champions: • Kaiya Wynn 100m Dash – 13.01 & 200m Dash – 26.68 (New School Records) • Nsia Gittens: High Jump – 4’10” • Girls 4x100m Relay – 51.46: Bry’Nhyia Brazier, Nsia Gittens, Lilli Moon, Kaiya Wynn • Jude Maloy - High Jump – 5’111/2” (New HVAC and School Record), Long Jump – 19’43/4”, Shot Put – 44’0”, 110m Hurdles – 15.78 (New School Record), 100m Dash – 11.54, 200m Dash – 23.79, 400m Dash – 53.77 (New School Record), HVAC Record 70 Points Scored HVAC Runners Up • Jacqueline Frist: Pole Vault – 8’0” • Elijah Jenkins: High Jump – 5’6” • Lilli Moon: Shot Put – 33’33/4” • Nsia Gittens: 100m Hurdles – 15.55 • Christian Swett: 110m Hurdles – 16.10 • Boys 4x100m Relay: 47.51 – Elijah Jenkins, Gabriel McDaniel, William Wright, Nabeeh Daouk • Kaiya Wynn: 400m Dash – 62.27 • Elijah Jenkins: 400m Dash – 56.49 HVAC 3rd Place Medalists • Girls 4x800m Relay: 11:09.80 – Gianna Bullock, Harper Dale, Claire McGehee, Avery Smith • Girls 4x200m Relay: 1:52.81 – Bry’Nhyia Brazier, Annabel Frist, Rylie O’Neil, Lucy Butler • Boys 4x200m Relay: 1:41.66 – Sam Banks, Gabriel McDaniel, William Wright, Nabeeh Daouk •Lilli Moon: 400m Dash – 63.70 • Hayden Horn: 800m Run – 2:23.42 • William Wright: 200m Dash – 24.93 • Girls 4x400m Relay: 4:27.14 – Bry’Nhyia Brazier, Kaitlyn Crosby, Claire McGehee, Ellis Hardie 2016 SUMMER | 39
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The Ensworth Fitness Program The 10,000 square-foot fitness center at the High School looks like a fairly typical workout facility with treadmills, elliptical machines, plyometric boxes, and free weights.
HOWEVER, ONE ELEMENT LOOKS OUT OF PLACE: BOOKSHELVES FILLED WITH THREE-RING BINDERS LINE THE WALL.
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ach binder represents a student, and the contents include workout plans tailored to the student based on his/her fitness needs and goals.
“Our fitness program seeks to provide an environment and level of instruction that meets the individual needs of each student in all areas related to health and fitness,” notes Fitness Department Chair Jeremy Garrett. Along with Garrett, a sevenperson fitness staff oversees the program. Ensworth fitness instructors are expected to demonstrate high character and be energetic, skilled, passionate, and knowledgeable about proper techniques and fitness programs. Most of the staff are USA weightlifting certified instructors, and the entire Ensworth fitness staff participates in professional development opportunities with various college campuses and professional sports teams throughout the year. Students devote at least three hours per week to fitness and conditioning under the supervision of these certified fitness trainers. They participate in strength training, agility training, or cardiovascular conditioning each day. In addition, students can take advantage of a nutrition program that provides individualized nutrition counseling, dietary management and performance meal planning. The program is committed to educating the student body in all areas of physical fitness and nutrition. Nutritionist Meredith Howell explains how nutrition education complements the individualized fitness program. “For distance runners, we focus on iron to prevent fatigue since this is primarily an aerobic sport. We also talk to them about 40 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS
calcium since they are at risk for stress fractures and vitamin E to help them recover from their long runs. For dancers, there have been interesting studies about the incidence of vitamin D deficiency because of the amount of time they spend practicing inside. Vitamin D is integral in maintaining and promoting the storage of calcium in bones. If you’ve ever seen our dance company perform, you know the beautiful jumps they perform require solid bone mass to absorb their impact. For wrestling, we focus on safe practices for athletes to stay in their weight class or to move to the appropriate weight class.” The benefits of the program also carry over into the classroom. Physical activity and proper nutrition have a positive impact on cognitive skills, such as enhanced concentration and improved behavior, which contribute to a student’s academic performance. The goal of the Ensworth fitness program is to graduate physically fit students who have maximized their individual physical and nutritional status. The main objective is to enhance the lives of students by creating awareness for lifelong health and wellness, and the program is paying off. Since the beginning of the High School in 2004, over 85% of our graduates have improved in areas of body composition, strength, and flexibility. In addition, a recent alumni survey confirmed that Ensworth graduates are prepared for the increased physical training at the college level, and they continue to incorporate healthy behaviors in their lifestyle. Cindy Rose Director of Alumni & Special Events
ATHLETICS
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COMMUNITY
2016-2017 PARENT ASSOCIATION
Building Community
This year’s Super Saturday was one for the
books! It was held for the first time on the High School Campus with a great crowd of Ensworth families. Many wonderful memories were created, from games on the football field to the cakewalk in the gym. Huge thanks and applause for the Super Saturday chairs Hannah Lavey,
President’s Corner
Lucy Duvall, and Jennifer Maloy, along with countless volunteers who made it such a fun and successful event!
the Ensworth (PA) is threefold: to Build
Educating Parents
The Parent Education committee has been
Our Community,
working overtime to provide programs and
Educate Our
speakers to address various subjects that
Parents and Support our School. Our success in this
affect our students and families. They have
mission would not be possible without the dedicated
coordinated opportunities for the Lower,
Ensworth parents giving their time and talents to
Middle, and High School leaders to provide
make Ensworth the special place that it is!
updates on their respective schools, State of the School meetings with Head of School
Since all Ensworth parents are members of the
David Braemer, as well as Lunch and Learns,
Parent Association, we are succesfully able to
Book Club gatherings, and our parent-led
support a variety of activities and programs on both
Developing Capable Young People course.
campuses. Thanks to the hard work and generosity of
Next school year, these events will continue
our school community, we have wrapped up another
along with a focus on the Health and Wellness
great year! Under the outstanding leadership of
of our kids, Legal Realities, and Technology
Past-President Shannon McGuffin, the PA was able
in today’s ever changing world. Current
to present a $150,000 gift to Ensworth. To continue
Parent Education Chair Lauren Lunsford
on this successful path, we are actively seeking
gratefully acknowledges past chair Carolyn
Ensworth parents who would love to get involved. Our
Hall for her leadership and commitment
volunteers can be found helping in the classrooms
with this committee and urges all parents to
and libraries, hosting parent gatherings, organizing
participate in our Parent Education functions
the Spirit Store, working concessions at our athletic
next year!
events, and supporting both our dramatic and musical
the PA offers. To find out more information about our committees and upcoming events, simply click on the “Parents” tab on the Ensworth website or go to the Parent Association block on the online Resource Board. We hope you will join us in making 2016-17 another great year!
Candy Bass
2016-17 Parent Association President
Support our School
There are many ways you can make a
difference at Ensworth: volunteering your time, participating in the E-vent Auction, or making cakes for Super Saturday. These are important parts of our various fundraising events that
*Secretary Carolyn Hall *Treasurer Rebecca Larson *Communications Chair Heather MacDonald
*Parent Education Chair Lauren Lunsford *Immediate Past Pres. (ex officio) Shannon McGuffin Treasurer-Elect Dallas Wilt Communications Chair-Elect Britt Horn Parent Education Chair-Elect Karlen Garrard High School Representative Kirsten Crosby High School Representative-Elect Laura Easter Middle School Representative Barbara Smith Middle School Representative-Elect Trista Goguen Lower School Representative Mike Haney Lower School Representative-Elect Sarah Bryant Tiger Club Chair High School Danielle Whitson
Arts Council Chairs Jody Abram, Connie Zagerman Parent of Alumni Representatives Ashley Freeland, Adele Rowan At-Large Representatives Dipti Patel, Jason Sheer
* Executive Committee
lead to the success of the Ensworth Parent Association. We are looking forward to growing our efforts this year through a new partnership with Just Glass, a glass recycling program coordinated by Justice Industries. Look for more information on this program in
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*President-Elect Elena Rollins
Tiger Club Chair Middle School Tiffany Armistead
productions as well as our Parent Education series. These are just a few of the numerous opportunities
*President Candy Bass
*Fundraising Chair Beth Downey
The mission of Parent Association
Board Members
E-News and on the website.
Save the Dates! February 11, 2017: The Ensworth Auction May 6, 2017: Super Saturday
COMMUNITY
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Ensworth Auction
FEBRUARY 20, 2016 - LOVELESS BARN
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COMMUNITY
Super Saturday
MAY 7, 2016 - HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS
CHAIRS Lucy Duvall, Hannah Lavey, Jennifer Maloy
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FACULTY
FAC U LTY & S TAF F N E WS WEDDINGS Karen Kanuch to Jason Root July 23, 2016
BIRTHS
FACULTY NEWS Ensworth Varsity Baseball Coach
Hannah Allison was recently
Jason Maxwell was named an
named the new Ensworth Varsity
assistant coach for USA Baseball’s
Volleyball Head Coach. Coach Allison’s
15-and-under national team. Maxwell
volleyball experience included playing
was one of four staff members named
volleyball for the University of Texas,
by USA Baseball.
and she was a standout student athlete who helped the Longhorns win
Ross Lyons (Kaley) Mary Ellen Lyons born February 11, 2016 Tish Picklesimer (Bryan) James Patrick “Jimmy” born February 24, 2016 Jason Robinson (Katie) Regan Currie Robinson born March 28, 2016 Rachel Tolbert (Kyle) Aurora Jane Tolbert born May 28, 2016 Jennifer LeDuc (Jay) Remy Benjamin LeDuc born July 18, 2016 Eva Connelly (Will) William Clark Connelly born July 22, 2016
RETIREMENTS John Picklesimer Grade 5 - Served 43 Years at Ensworth
High School Librarian Jean Bruce
an NCAA National Championship in
was named the 2016 Marky Award
2012. She also played professionally
Winner. The award honors a member
in Sweden, and as captain led her
of the Association of Independent
team to an undefeated league record.
School Librarians who have made a
Athletic Director Ricky Bowers notes,
significant contribution to the orga-
“Coach Allison’s extensive experience
nization over a long period of time.
and, more important, her passion for
The plaque will be displayed in the
teaching and coaching make her the
Ensworth library until the next AISL
perfect leader for our girls.”
Conference.
Mary Catherine Bradshaw has
Audry Deal-McEver’s work is on
accepted the position of High School
display across the country. Currently,
Service Learning Curriculum Director.
she has pieces in the American
She will be responsible for overseeing
Museum of Ceramic Art’s current
all curricular aspects of the Service
exhibit in California, Overland Park
Learning Program and will be collab-
Gallery in Kansas, and soon one of
orating with colleague Greg Eubanks,
her sculptural pieces will be featured
the Service Learning Coordinator.
at the Springfield Art Association in Springfield, Illinois. Way to go, Audry!
The Kitchen Staff on both campuses were issued 100’s for their
Middle School Chinese teacher
health score. Thank you to our kitchen
Grace Tseng recently became a US
staff for all that you do!
Citizen in April. Congrats, Grace!
FACULTY SUMMER READING Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin Banaji and Anthony Greenwald. This book is based on the premise that we all carry hidden biases from a lifetime of exposure to cultural attitudes about age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, social class, sexuality, disability status, and nationality. These biases can, in turn, impact our perceptions of others without our awareness or conscious control. By explaining the science behind these hidden biases, Blindspot strives to help people better align their behavior with their good intentions. 50 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS
FACULTY
MYRA M C LAREY High School English
Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution Author: Natha niel Philbrick Genre: Biog raphy / Histor y
Philbrick is a good historian and a good writer, and I’ve always been fascinated with Benedict Arnold (and with Alexander Hamilton). Also, I tend to read historical biographies more than anything else. If you enjoy historical biographies, this book is the perfect summer read.
HOPE MOELLER Second Grade
Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me From Myself
Author: Julie Ba r ton Genre: Autobiog raphy
This memoir is so beautifully written and honestly raw that even a non- pet owner like myself cannot put it down. It tells the story of Julie’s relationship with her dog, whom she credits with pulling her out of a debilitating depression I had no idea she was suffering from when we attended college together. You don’t have to suffer from depression or be an animal lover to be enlightened and moved by Julie’s candor and skillful prose.
DEAN SCHNEIDER Middle School English
Most Blessed of the Patriarchs: Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination
Authors: Annette Gordon-Reed & Peter S. Onuf Genre: Biog raphy / Histor y By the same author as The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family, this book explores the many roles and contradictions of Thomas Jefferson as politician, diplomat, slave owner, father, and husband.
FAC U LTY B O OK S H E LF What did the Ensworth faculty read this summer? RUBY CORTNER Middle School History
Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World
Author: Aja R aden Genre: Non-Fiction
If you like big stones and history, this is the book for you. Raden traces eight pieces of jewelry and their impact on history, such as the necklace that Raden claims began the French Revolution. Raden looks at the diamond trade, the beads that purchased Manhattan, how emeralds made and ended the Spanish Empire, the first Queen
MEGAN FLORENTINE Kindergarten
The Royal We
Authors: By Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan Genre: Fiction If, like me, you’re fascinated by Kate Middleton and Prince William, then this book is for you. It’s a fictional account of an American college student who studies abroad at Oxford and finds herself in the same dorm as the handsome heir to the throne. A perfect beach read.
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Ensworth
FACULTY Focus ANDREW BOND • JEAN BRUCE • MARY PERKINS • COREY YATES
COREY YATES High School Math
Tell us a little bit about your background. Where are you from and what brought you to Ensworth? I’m from the Nashville area and some of the trusted colleagues I met during my first 10 years of teaching told me many great things about teaching here at Ensworth. I’ve been in total agreement with them since joining this great faculty. Was there an exact moment when you knew you wanted to go into education? After years of being told I work well with kids and choosing math as my focus in college, I found the intersection of the two to be teaching. The moments that remind me why I am in the field of education happen weekly in the classroom and on campus. What is your favorite Ensworth tradition? Welcoming the incoming freshmen as they walk awkwardly through Founders Hall during orientation has to be my favorite Ensworth tradition. Share a funny or poignant memory from working at Ensworth. At the end of my first year, teachers from each of a student’s subjects and his advisor met to discuss his academic standing at the school. During the discussion, I heard his teachers not only offer professional reviews of his skills and aptitude but also convey an understanding and knowledge of that student far beyond the score next to his name. It was inspiring. Share a fun fact few people know about you. I lived in Ethiopia for three years. 52 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS
What is your favorite quote? This week’s favorite is “Grace doesn’t seem fair until you need some.” -Bob Goff What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? Play whatever new games my kids come up with. Name three things you can’t live without—but all with short and sweet answers. People, Grace, Hope
MARY PERKINS Middle School Science
Tell us a little bit about your background. Where are you from and what brought you to Ensworth? I was born and raised in Nashville and came to Ensworth in 1995. I began by covering two maternity leaves that year: one for Terri Schulz (computer) and one for Diane Wright (Science). Was there an exact moment when you knew you wanted to go into education? I majored in child psychology and moved to San Francisco after college to pursue a career in counseling. I worked at a school with emotionally disturbed adolescent boys that could not be mainstreamed and were dependents of the county. The facility was where they lived and went to school. It was rewarding, but is a career that most in the industry can maintain for only a few years, as it takes its toll emotionally on the counselors. I loved those kids and came back to Nashville to get my master’s in education, and combined my experience from California with a teaching degree.
FACULTY What is your favorite Ensworth tradition? It’s hard to nail it down to one, but the First Grade Pet Show and Field Day are tops! Share a poignant memory from teaching at Ensworth. A poignant memory I think would be when I led the first Canoe Canada trip that included girls with Bill Arthur – this was back in 1997 and 1998. It was an incredible experience with this small group of girls canoeing, portaging canoes, hiking, and surviving! Tell me about something you learned from one of your favorite teachers. A teacher in middle school taught me to express myself, to be myself and not to be so timid (yes, shockingly, I was actually a very quiet and timid kid!). She always encouraged me to ask questions and to speak out. It took a while, but she was very influential. And, she always made me laugh... Share a fun fact few people know about you. Gosh, I really don’t know, maybe that I lived in Portland, Maine for three years when I was a kid?
Ensworth and they raved about it. My wife is Libby and we have two sons, Alex, who will be a ninth-grader at Ensworth, and Watts, who will be a fifth-grader at Ensworth. Was there an exact moment when you knew you wanted to go into education or into your particular field of teaching? Robert Inman was such a big influence on my life in middle school. I wanted to be just like him, and he was the biggest influence for my wanting to go into education. When I was in college, I came back to Ensworth and helped him coach middle school football. What is your favorite Ensworth tradition? When I was a student, my favorite tradition was Field Day—especially when Mr. Inman used wine boxes as hurdles! As a teacher, it has to be watching the kindergarten students coming into school holding their Tiger Bags. Share a funny or poignant memory from teaching/working at Ensworth. As I was leaving school one winter day, I felt something fuzzy as I put my arm down one of my winter coat sleeves. It turned out to be the classroom tarantula. What a shock that was!
What is your favorite quote? I don’t have a favorite quote but here’s a good one: “Put your heart, mind and soul into even your Tell me about something you learned from one of your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” favorite teachers. Mr. El Amri treated every student fairly What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? To sit on my and found that perfect balance of discipline and respect. He patio/rose garden or on the beach - either places with a yummy taught me that everyone deserves respect, and to listen to other people’s opinions, even if you disagree. adult beverage and perhaps a book. Name three things you can’t live without—but all with short and sweet answers. Good food, good people, and good wine.
ANDREW BOND Lower School Science
Tell us a little bit about your background. Where are you from and what brought you to Ensworth? I was born in Nashville, but my father’s job moved my family to St. Louis when I was one year old. We moved back to Nashville in 1980, and I was enrolled at Ensworth because my parents had some friends whose children were going to
Share a fun fact few people know about you. Probably the most interesting and funny fact about me is that an eighth grader at Ensworth set up my wife and me on our first date. What is your favorite quote? I was a big Lou Holtz fan when I was growing up and read a couple of his books. This quote of his is my favorite: “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? During my time off, I love playing basketball and throwing a football with my sons, and walking our two dogs. Name three things you can’t live without. The first would be our vacuum cleaner. Having two labs that shed hair all the time, the vacuum cleaner is essential for our sanity and cleanliness. The second would be the influence and knowledge I have received from my mentors through the years. Without them, I would not be the person I am today. The third is obviously my family who shapes my life in so many ways every day.
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JEAN BRUCE High School Librarian
Tell us a little bit about your background. Where are you from and what brought you to Ensworth? I’m a native Mainer, who has traveled a few paths before coming to Ensworth. I’ve worked as a college librarian for a private nonprofit, did a brief stint with a for-profit business school, and also worked as a 9-12 boarding school librarian. Former Head of School Will Moseley enticed me to leave the snowy northeast to be the founding librarian at the High School. Creating a library is not an opportunity one can lightly pass by. I thought I would stay for maybe four to six years and then look for my next challenge; instead, I’m still here and continue being challenged by starting my 13th year and having a great adventure. Was there an exact moment when you knew you wanted to go into education or into library science? I’ve always loved books, and I can’t think of a time when a library hasn’t been part of my life. I started my career in the college library at the same college where I received my B.A. in liberal studies and stayed there for 13 years. I earned my MLS (Master in Library Science) with the plan of becoming a college library director in time. During my early years, I never considered working with high school students. Through the encouragement by a wise mentor/teacher to explore outside my college world before moving on my “planned” path, I found myself in an interim library director’s position at a 9-12 boarding school in New Hampshire. It wasn’t until I started working with high school students that, to my surprise, I fell in love with this age group. I thought this would only be a one-year stint and then I would return to the college arena. As you can see, I never returned and can’t see myself in any other type of librarianship, as each day students energize my natural curiosity and nurture my joy with sharing research techniques, along with keeping me young, at least in my mind! Share a poignant memory from working at Ensworth. There are so many! Addison Armistead ‘12 was in my advisory for four years and gave me a shout-out during his graduation speech. He’ll never know how much that meant 54 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS
to me. During the first few years, the faculty would join the students and canoe the Harpeth River to campus for an afternoon. It was either the first or second year that I found myself in a canoe with David Chanaca and Dr. Ruth Hagerty, our first Director of College Counseling. Dr. Hagerty took the center and role as queen of the canoe, David chose the stern and I had the bow. It became very apparent that David did not know he was responsible for the steering of the canoe. We finally made it to campus, but it was certainly not a straight line that we followed and there were lots of laughs along the way. Before we had the theater, Myra McLarey was producing and directing “Story and Song” and I was her stage manager. Myra would be creating and adjusting the production right up to and during the show. One year, she told me I had to tell “the” Vince Gill he would be singing another song and not the practiced one—that took guts, mine not hers. Tell me about something you learned from one of your favorite teachers. I’ve had numerous teachers over the years that I’ve gleaned so much from, but the top four points that have resonated: Do not stay in the box you came in; stretch, kick, and shove to show that boxes can be different shapes and sizes and they continue to change over time. If you don’t stretch yourself, you will never know your capability. There is always something new to learn. When you stop loving what you’re doing in your career, it’s time to find another. Share a fun fact few people know about you. I love visiting old cemeteries and working on family genealogy. What is your favorite quote? “Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution.” Kahil Gibran, The Prophet What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? Flat water kayaking, rose gardening, or reading a good book. Name three things you can’t live without Husband, daughter and dog (package deal), good, strong coffee, and books (of all genres but I’m especially drawn to historical fiction).
PICTURED: See the plaque Jean Bruce is holding? Read about her award on page 50.
FACULTY The Book Awards recognize faculty and staff members for their years of service to Ensworth. Together with the Ensworth Parent Association, the school presents library books to those individuals completing 10, 15, 25, 30, and 35 years of service to Ensworth each year. The books, donated to the libraries at both campuses, honor these teachers, and reflect their individual interests.
FA C U LT Y & S TA F F B O O K AWA R D S
10 Y E A R S David Berry
Sharon Glenn
Jason Maxwell
Pascha Swett
High School English; Theater
High School Math
First Grade; Life; Admissions
Financial Aid; Academic Support
Cati Blitz High School Art
Mary Byrne Dailey Advancement
Daniel Eppes Maintenance
Jeanne Hubert High School History
Crystal Miller
Regina Webster
High School Science
High School Dean of Faculty
Brooke Morgan
David Lovell High School History
High School Seminar
Dina Marks
Barbara Royse
David Whitfield High School Seminar
Third Grade
High School English
20 YEARS Amy Rich
15 Y E A R S Laura Riley
Human Resources
Second Grade
Mary Perkins
Middle School Science
25 Y E A R S Nancy Scoville
Middle School Foreign Language
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“It has been a dream come true to create this beautiful production with such a talented cast and crew. Creating Aida with Ensworth students and Arts faculty was a beautiful experience. It pushed me; it pushed our performers, dancers, designers, musicians, and production team to rise to new levels. I will never forget the beautiful line delivered by Aida, ‘If you don’t like your fate, change it. You are your own Master. There are no shackles on you.’ I believe if your dreams and goals don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough. We must simply follow our hearts and remember who we are.”
Donnie Bryan
Director & Designer; Visual & Performing Arts Department Chair
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NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL AWARDS Ensworth’s production of Elton John’s and Tim Rice’s Aida wins seven awards On Saturday, May 14, at Lipscomb University, Ensworth’s Aida was reviewed by three judges for the annual Nashville High School Musical Awards. The awards program included a day of workshops and a master class and culminated with a Tony Awards style ceremony where our production walked away with seven awards! Below are Ensworth’s nominations for Aida and the awards we won.
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Vocals Design Concept Hair & Makeup Design Lighting Set Design Production Materials Overall Tech Female Soloist: Briana Middleton Featured Female Dancer: Sophie Scott Dramatic Actress: Briana Middleton Comedic Actress: Chloe Abram Design Student: Andrew Halloran Direction Actor: Mitchell Krueger Actress: Briana Middleton Show
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Andrew Halloran & Rebekah Greenberg’s hard work behind the scenes didn’t go unnoticed! Congrats, Rebekah and Andrew on winning All Star Crew!
WON: All Star Cast: Briana Middleton, Chloe Abram, Mitchell Krueger, Arin Chapman All Star Crew: Andrew Halloran, Rebekah Greenberg Best Set Design Best Featured Female Dancer: Sophie Scott Best Comedic Actress: Chloe Abram Best Design Student: Andrew Halloran Best Actress: Briana Middleton
MITCHELL KRUEGER
BRIANA MIDDLETON
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HIGH SCHOOL SPRING PLAY; APRIL 28–30, 2016 “ Cymbeline belongs to a group of Shakespeare’s last plays, including The Winter’s Tale , that are often referred to as Romances; a better name for a contemporary audience might be Fantasies. Families are restored to one another after long absence; villains are redeemed, and what was once horribly broken is, almost unbelievably, restored. These plays are built upon an audacious faith in the restorative power of grace… Divine grace, yes. But more in focus here, the grace that may be extended from one human being to another. I am so very grateful for the fact that I get to come to work with these kids each day. It is a wonderful gift. Where do these students come from? They are so talented, so capable, so strong, so loving to one another. Well, they come from you, of course. So, well done, and thank you.”
David Berry Director; High School Theater & English Faculty
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“This year our Middle School’s non-musical production was Roald Dahl’s The BFG . The title stands for “Big Friendly Giant,” but it was our cast and crew that were truly big and friendly. We were graced with the talents of over 60 Middle School students. On stage, they played giants (friendly and not so much), royalty, and regular folk. Guided by a dedicated team of teachers: Kathryn Swords, Emily Parrelli, Bernardo Guzman, Camy Sanchez, Rose Pickel, Nancy Scoville, Brad Wilkerson, and John Picklesimer, our student techies designed and built fabulous costumes, props, and special effects, and ran the lighting and sound board themselves for the first time in the history of our theater program (that I know of). In the words of the BFG, they were “splendiferous.”
Hope Moeller
Director & Second Grade Teacher
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ENSWORTH’S DIRECTOR OF DANCE LINDSAY WHITE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN TO DO SOMETHING COMPLETELY OUTSIDE THE BOX FOR THE DANCE CONCERT, “TAKING FLIGHT.” DONNIE BRYAN, ENSWORTH’S ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR, KNEW THE AERIAL ANGELS THROUGH THE THEATER CONFERENCE CIRCUIT, AND WITH THE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM OFFERING THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING IN A GUEST ARTIST THIS SPRING, IT WAS A PERFECT FIT FOR “TAKING FLIGHT.” The Aerial Angels are a performance troupe who travel all over the world sharing their unique art form with schools and students of all ages. Their style of dance is unique and challenges the mind and body in completely different ways than the styles students are accustomed to learning in class.
ing an extremely athletic art form, so it not only provides a great outlet for self-expression and creativity, but it also challenges students physically. Dance lends itself so well to collaboration and creative problem solving, so the students are learning much more than just movement in the process.
“It was truly like being a part of the circus! Having the freedom to climb, swing, and just hang upside down allowed them to tap into a child-like, playful energy that they might not experience on a typical school day. All of the students, from the beginners to the most advanced, came to class in those weeks with a sense of anticipation and excitement for what they were about to learn,” remarked Lindsay.
“One thing I loved about this form of dance was that you really don’t have to have a dance background in order to learn some very impressive skills. Our Dance for Athletes students in particular enjoyed that the strength and athleticism they utilize in their respective sports made them well-suited for aerial dance. A certain degree of upper body and core strength is helpful for climbing and maneuvering in the aerial fabric and hoop, but there are plenty of skills that anyone can learn,” Lindsay said.
At Ensworth, our students learn about dance, freedom of expression and their own physical abilities. Dance has the unique benefit of be-
Working with the Aerial Angels required students to step outside their comfort zones in order to try something completely new. Many of them had to conquer some fears and work together to create exciting series of tricks in the air, or problem solve on how to execute a difficult skill. When one person figured it out, they would teach their classmates how they found success, so it truly facilitated collaboration and teamwork. Most of all, they gained an appreciation for the athleticism and discipline it takes to be an aerial performer. “The experience this year with the Aerial Angels was so valuable that I am inspired to continue training and finding creative ways to challenge the students though aerial dance,” said Lindsay.
Ensworth School of Dance registration is open now; classes begin in late August. Register today at ensworth.com/dance
“BRINGING THIS CALIBER OF ARTISTS TO OUR CAMPUS IS SUCH A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS. THEY ARE INSPIRING OUR STUDENTS TO CREATE NEW WORK AND EXPLORE THE ARTS IN WAYS THEY NEVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE. THE CREATIVE ENERGY FROM THIS ADDITION TO THE ARTS PROGRAM IS REACHING SO MANY OF OUR STUDENTS IN SUCH A POSITIVE WAY.” – Donnie Bryan, High School Arts Department Chair
On the Artists in Residence this year: The Aerial Angels and Jack Spencer (page 64)
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VISUAL ART AWARDS
JACK SPENCER: VISITING ARTIST
SCHOLASTIC ART COMPETITION Gold Key Award Winners “Gossamer” by Elliot Jaffe “Teapot” by James Smitherman
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STUDENT ART COMPETITION AT BELMONT UNIVERSIT Y Accepted students had their work exhibited at Belmont from February 25th through March 19th
During the fall semester, our students had the opportunity to work with renowned visual artist Jack Spencer. Jack Spencer is a nationally celebrated artist and Nashville resident whose work in photography, painting, sculpture, and furniture is featured in important galleries throughout the country. Experiencing firsthand Spencer’s creative process, students visited his gallery and studios and had classroom sessions with him. They also attended a special presentation of Spencer’s solo art exhibit at Track One. High School art teacher Audry-Deal McEver observed, “I loved seeing my students gain a new perspective on how to approach the photographic process. They learned how making a good image has every bit as much to do with intent as it does camera settings. This inspired them to be more spontaneous and exploratory with their art making.”
Claire Cato, Annie Grace Netterville, Greyson Lampley, Sage Loh, Hannah Stovall, Iain Zwiebel, Isabella Kendall, JP Gillam, Rebekah Greenberg
SCHOL ASTIC ART COMPETITION
Accepted students had their work exhibited at Cheekwood from February 6th through March 5th Gold Key Awards (see above) Silver Key Awards Rebekah Greenberg (3 awards), Elliot Jaffe, Hannah Stovall, Iain Zwiebel Honorable Mention Greyson Lampley, Lauren Lewis, Daniel Mayer, Natalie Foster, Iain Zwiebel
NASHVILLE ARTS MAGAZINE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Accepted images were featured on the Nashville Arts Magazine Website Iain Zwiebel (2 awards)
THE CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
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The Artist in Residence program was established through the generosity of an endowed gift. The program brings in experts in various artistic fields for a series of sessions within current classes, exposing students to new and innovative ideas and introducing them to influential leaders of the Nashville arts community. For more information on endowed gifts or other charitable giving opportunities, contact Bedell James at 615.250.8919 or jamesb@ensworth.com.
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Hannah Cooper Class of 2012
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t was a conversation with Ensworth Seminar teacher extraordinaire, Brooke Morgan, that “initially helped me think that, maybe, starting my own company could become a reality,” said Hannah Cooper ’12. Now, five years later she
has stuck to her plan—to create “a way for traditional business
models to give back and be recognized for their philanthropy, so that customers know just how awesome their favorite shop is.” During her time as a student at Vanderbilt, Hannah worked for two
small philanthropic start-ups and was inspired by their model for giving back that was built into their business structure. She found that their responsibility to these charities made the start-ups fast growing and successful—“in large part due to the social responsi-
Jackson Roland Class of 2009
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f it had not been for the photography classes that he took at Ensworth, Jackson Roland ’09 doubts he “would be anywhere near where I am today.” Jackson initially discovered his love of cameras in Photo 1 his sophomore year at
Ensworth. After graduating in the second class, he continued to further his education at the Rochester Institute of Technology,
bility component.”
where he majored in Imaging and Photographic Technology. After
After graduating from Vanderbilt in December 2015, she dove head
college, Jackson moved to Boulder, Colorado to work for Imatest
first into Give Up and Get More, “a systematic way to change how traditional business models can give back to their communities.” Give Up helps these companies facilitate donations between local businesses and non-profits and then provides marketing and PR that adds value to the business. Like many other companies just getting started, there have been a few challenges which Hannah has encountered along the way. “The biggest challenge that I have faced is finding new clients. To overcome this, I have started asking everyone if they know of a company that could benefit from what Give Up does, and I have chased after every lead I get. Thankfully, Nashville is a great community for connections, and I have met some amazing people! I am also working on a referral program so that my current clients will be rewarded for referring other businesses.” Hannah is excited to share Give Up with the Ensworth community, a place that had such an impact in her decision to begin this journey. “Give Up has taught me a lot about problem solving, thinking outside of the box, and giving back to my community—all things that Ensworth emphasized. If you know of a company that would benefit from Give Up, please send me an e-mail at giveupandgetmore@gmail.com.”
Alli Hicks
Alumni Relations Manager
LLC, a small image quality software company. The next step in his career led him to San Francisco, where he recently joined the team at Apple as a Camera Test Algorithm Engineer. He spends most of his day working on improving people’s experience capturing moments in time. Enhancing user experience is his favorite part of his job. In his new role with the camera validation team, Jackson develops and implements ways to gauge camera quality, which are used to validate new hardware, rate Apple against its competitors, and more. Technology comes with its challenges, therefore problem solving is a key aspect of his daily routine. “My group is the one that people come to and ask whether or not something works, how to determine if something is good, or how to know when it has gone bad. We regularly have to come up with new solutions that have never been tried in order to answer these questions.” As he gets this information, it is important that he is capable of communicating his team’s findings with the leadership team at Apple. Communicating clearly is something that has really challenged Jackson. “I spent much of my last job essentially teaching classes in image quality and imaging science to large groups of engineers and figuring out how to speak in those situations was not easy for me.” Jackson credits the Harkness classroom experience at Ensworth for equipping him with the tools to find ways to clearly communicate with his clients, peers and supervisors. 2016 SUMMER | 65
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The Ensworth D-Day Normandy Trip:
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wenty-nine members of the Ensworth community traveled together and relived the events of D-Day this June. It was an inter-generational learning experience like no other and included David and Dawn Chanaca, Matt and Michael Kaminski, Cindy and Robin Rose, Cathy, George and Matt Lale, Rhett and Drew Harris, Jon and Ben Sundock, Lisa, John, Jake and Sara Kirkham, Sarah and Emma Hood, John, John Hudson, Kelli and Charlotte Anne Alarcon, Renee, Eric and Alex Bruno, Abby Bishop, John Gibson, and William Bright. Teachers, parents, family members, and alumni bonded together over the nine days of travel to form our own “Band of Brothers.”
It was not just a visit to incredible museums, such as the Imperial War Museum, the Churchill War Room, the Southwick House, or the Bovington Tank Museum. The Ambrose historians also led guided tours of important sites including Pegasus Bridge, Arromanches, St. Mere Eglise, Le Fiere, Sword, Utah and Omaha Beaches, the Maisy Battery, and the American and German Cemeteries. Still, this was not the major reason for the special quality of the trip. It was the new relationships that developed as we rode the bus, visited these sites, enjoyed the European cuisine, and formed 66 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS
lasting friendships with our Ambrose family.
days in what should have taken three minutes to cross over.
Ambrose tours provided us with three specialists who were all superb historians. This included our driver from the Netherlands, Koop Steemburger, a logistic specialist, Bryan Perissutti, a middle school history teacher, and historian Marty Morgan who served as our group leader. Marty has not only published several works on WW II but also has appeared in several television programs on the Discovery, National Geographic, and History channels. All three Ambrose guides proved to be critical to the success of the trip. They were extremely helpful in solving problems as they unfolded, and their knowledge of the subject matter was unparalleled.
Yet, Marty went beyond a tour guide’s normal duties as he guided us to a church set on the opposite bank. As we entered, it was evident that this church and its neighboring cemetery retained the physical scars from that famous day of battle, including a bullet that is still lodged in the cemetery’s iron fencing. In dramatic fashion, Marty brought to life how two Americans won the Medal of Honor during those three days within miles of each other. He continued his story by informing us about a German soldier named Rudi Skrzipek, who performed the same heroic actions for his side and also garnered a medal. It was evident that this story was not common knowledge. However, Marty was kind enough to send us his research on Skrzipek, which included a personal interview he had had with the German survivor.
We shared a moving experience during our visit of the Battle of La Fiere. This was a critical battle won by the 82nd Airborne Division on June 8, 1944. The aim of this offensive was to push back German resistance so that the Allied forces could move up from the beaches and begin to control the Cotentin Peninsula. As we stood beside the statue of Iron Mike, Marty recounted the riveting story of how the Germans flooded the Merderet River. The Americans were forced to fight for three
The bond that developed within our group became apparent when we visited Omaha Beach. All went well until suddenly a torrential rain fell as our bus approached a German bunker that had been attacked by Allied forces. It was obvious that the tour might have to be delayed or canceled. Marty,
undeterred by the weather, led a charge up a hill to visit the German fortification. Immediately, he was followed by a majority of our group despite the conditions. It was representative of the Ranger charge that opened a route that broke through the German defenses at Omaha Beach. We gathered inside the small bunker and listened to Marty finish the story of the American assault, while the rain continued outside the bunker. We knew we were experiencing something special. It was as if we were living the event in real time.
Our visits to La Fiere and Omaha Beach are just two examples of the extraordinary living history experience we shared on our Normandy tour. This trip, given the camaraderie among our group and the expertise of our newly acquired Ambrose friends, made each of our nine days of travel an indisputable “Day of Days.”
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WEDDINGS
C LAS S NOT E S
Megan Turner ’99 to Tim Vacek in September 2015 Lauren Ezell ‘99 to Robert Minear on April 2, 2016 Charlie Morgan ‘00 to Amy Sanders on April 16, 2016 Jay Pilkerton ’01 to Katheryn Dennison on September 19, 2015 Ansley Wallace ’02 to Matt Cire on May 28, 2016 Andy Snyder ’02 to Elizabeth Belk on June 18, 2016 Edward Linton ’03 to Emily Strupp on May 28, 2016 Rob Leathers ’08 to Meredith Boyd on May 21, 2016 Danielle Hollis ’09 to Charles Powell on April 5, 2016 Samantha Lale ’10 to Jay Broughton on May 21, 2016
BIRTHS Cecy Lovvorn Casey ’91 (Christian) Cecelia Vail Casey - March 1, 2016 Laine Pitt Schenkelberg ’95 (Eric) Fiona Elle Schenkelberg - January 18, 2016 Marion Granbery Floyd ’99 (Adam) Helen Nichols Floyd - May 18, 2016 Bryan Picklesimer ’95 and Tish Pilkerton Picklesimer ’99 James “Jimmy” Patrick Picklesimer - February 24, 2016 Grace Rich French ’00 (Brad) Robert “Rob” Arthur French - June 26, 2016 Erik Landman ’01 (Lindsay) Rowan Rene Landman - July 7, 2016 R.J. Walker ’08 (Kristen) Nicolas “Nico” Grayson - January 22, 2016 Zach Walker ’09 (Dorinda) Mila Amari Walker - March 12, 2016
IN MEMORY Jimmy Pilkerton ’73 March 21, 1959 –June 18, 2016
1970 Walker Mathews ’70 was selected this spring by Mayor Megan Barry to co-chair the new Livable Nashville Committee.
Leaf Seligman ’73 has recently published a TEDx talk: How Stories Help Us Choose Connection available to view on YouTube. Nate Parrish ‘75 was named the NCAA National Golf Coach of the Year at the 2016 NCAA National Championship Tournament in Houston, Texas. He is in his third year as the head men’s and women’s golf coach at Sewanee: The University of the South.
1980 Katy McCain ‘85 and her husband moved to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area.
Katy plans to start a business that will assist anyone traveling to the Emerald Coast with his or her shopping needs. She intends to have the business up and running by spring of 2017.
1990 Kitty Ganier Conrad ’97 and her husband Trip currently live in Washington, D.C. where Trip practices law in the Labor and Employment Group at Akin Gump. Within the next year, they plan to move back to Nashville where Kitty has accepted a position as General Counsel at Education Networks of America.
2000 Betsy West ‘01 graduated from the Owen School of Management and is moving to New York City, where she has accepted a position with Mars. Jackson Wilcox ’08 graduated from the Navy Seals and was named “Honor Man” of his class.
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CHANG Sam Chang ’80 Rachel ’16
ELCAN Trisha Frist Elcan ’79 Cate ’16
ALUMNI Caroline Hart ’09 graduated from the University of Texas with a Master of Science in Social Work. She is back in Nashville working as a Bilingual Clinical Therapist at Nashville Children’s Alliance, where she provides trauma-focused therapy to children of Hispanic/ Latino descent.
Maggie King ’09 moved to Houston this summer and will begin teaching English 1 at YES Prep Northbrook High School. Cosley Pulliam ’09 is soon to be a Member Advocate with PURE (Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange) Insurance in Charleston, South Carolina. She has been with the firm since November 2014.
Lili Wallace ’09 is living in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is a licensed Master Social Worker at Family Preservation Services with a focus on mental health counseling.
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Hayley Evans ’10 moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts to go to Harvard Law School. She is very excited to concentrate on International Criminal Law. She has been working at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. since graduating cum laude from the University of Notre Dame.
Samantha Lale Broughton ’10 and husband Jay married
Assignment Editor at WSMV-TV Channel 4 in Nashville.
Greek honor and leadership societies. As a varsity lacrosse athlete, Carol holds the record for 2nd in goals and assists in Denison history and was chosen for the all-conference team. This summer, she will begin work as the Affiliate Partnerships and Operations Coordinator for ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut.
in psychology. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority and a member of the Order of Omega Honor Society. Nan was elected by her classmates to give the commencement speech for the Speech and Audiology graduation ceremony. She will attend the University of Tennessee in the fall to pursue a master’s degree in Speech Pathology.
Laura Gerdesmeier ’11
Lauren Barnett ’12 graduat-
Andrew Campbell ’12 grad-
graduated summa cum laude from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. She will start a full time position with Deloitte Consulting LLP this summer.
ed from Vanderbilt University in May with a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics, and a minor in Corporate Strategy. This fall she will be attending the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management to pursue a Master of Accountancy Valuation. This summer she traveled to Ghana with a nonprofit organization called Saha Global as a Field Representative to help set up a clean water business in Northern Ghana in partnership with the women of the community.
uated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is joining the Marines.
on May 21. They live in Mobile, Alabama where Samantha is a Lead Teacher at The Little Tree Preschool and Jay is a Civil Engineer at Volkert, Inc.
Kirby Wiley ’10 works as an
Mary West ’11 is attending graduate school at Vanderbilt University to become an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Carol Allen ’12 graduated Cum Laude from Denison University with a double major in Psychology and Communications. While at Denison, she participated in “Ladies Night Out,” the premier acapella singing group on campus; Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority; the Varsity Women’s Lacrosse Team, for which she played in every game for four years and was elected team captain; was a student interviewer and tour guide; a member of Mortar Board; and elected to multiple
M C CLELLAN David McClellan ’71 Gray ’16
Rachel Bryan ’12 graduated from Belmont University and will be attending Tulane University for a master’s degree in English.
Nan Bumpus ’12 graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Special Education with a concentration in communication disorders and a minor
M C CLELLAN John McClellan ’70 Sam Hughston ’16
Caroline Deaton ’12 graduated from Southern Methodist University and is now a Marketing Coordinator for Slant Partners, a design-driven marketing firm in Dallas. Jan DeLozier ’12 graduated from Sewanee: The University of the South with a double major in Art History and Women’s and Gender Studies. She is now living in Venice, Italy, where she is a Fellow at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
Kean Devine ‘12 graduated from Miami University with a double major in Political Science and Urban and Regional Planning, and a minor in Spanish. Next year he plans to attend law school.
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Ensworth Alumni Will Downey ’12 graduated from Sewanee: The University of the South with a B.A. in History and a minor in Business. Next year, he will be working at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
Callie Estes ‘12 graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in Strategic Communication and a minor in General Business. This summer, she plans to move to Washington D.C.
Drake Evans ’12 graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in finance. Ford Garrard ’12 graduated from University of North Carolina with a major in Jazz Performance in Bass, and a minor in Entrepreneurship. He has also completed a business certificate from Kenan Flagler Business School. Ford plans to move back to Nashville and pursue a career in music business. Taylor Graham ’12 graduated from Sewanee: The University of the South with an Economics degree and a Business minor.
Anna Grainger ’12 graduated from Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. She was a student athlete on the women’s swim team during her four years at Notre Dame and named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll. Anna will be working this summer as an intern for Ernst and Young in Chicago. She will be returning to Notre Dame in the fall to pursue a Master of Science in Accounting. Allie Harwell ’12 will graduate in December of 2016 from the University of Colorado Boulder with a major in Geology and a minor in Economics.
Kristen Hollis ’12 graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.S. in Strategic Communication (Integrated Path of Advertising and Public Relations) and a Business minor. She is now working as a Marketing Specialist for Acadia Healthcare.
Kaitlynn Jackson ‘12 graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) with a B.S. in Psychology. She plans to attend graduate school at UTC to achieve a Masters in Industrial/Organizational
C LAS S NOT E S Psychology. When she is not in school, she teaches children aged four months to 12 years how to swim and also co-coaches the UTC Swim Team.
Hannah Kimbrough ’12 graduated cum laude from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. As captain of the team her junior and senior years, Hannah loved her tennis team and her time on the court as much as she did her academics and leaves the program with several notable accomplishments, including an overall 28-24 W/L singles record and an overall 44-18 W/L doubles record. She has recently returned to Nashville where she is working at Cumberland Trust. Additionally, she hopes to become a mentor and tennis coach to local Nashville junior tennis players.
Cindy Lampley ’12 graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in Production Design with a concentration in costumes. She has accepted an internship in Williamstown, Massachusetts with the Williamstown Theater Festival.
Elam Mangum ’12 graduated summa cum laude from Pepperdine University in California in May. She spent her senior year serving as the Leadership Fellow in the Office of the President at Pepperdine. Elam will be moving back to Nashville where she will begin a two-year commitment with Teach for America. Jack Masterson ’12 graduated from Washington & Lee University with a degree in Economics. After graduation, he will be moving to New York to work for J.P. Morgan.
Erin Miller ‘12 will be graduating from Middlebury College in December. She will be taking the MCAT this summer, and after graduation she will work as a research assistant in a neuroendocrinology lab in Middlebury, Vermont, while applying for medical school.
Miller Morris ’12 graduated with honors from Vanderbilt University in May with a B.S., having double-majored in Cognitive Science and Medicine, Health, and Society, and minoring in Women’s and Gender Studies. Miller started a pre-medical post-bacca-
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laureate graduate program at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. in June. After completing her program, she hopes to conduct research on global women’s health before applying to medical school.
Evan Moskal ’12 graduated magna cum laude from New York University with a B.S.in Business and Technology Management. This year, he received NYU’s University Honors Scholar/ Founders Day Award. Evan has accepted a position as a business development analyst with a firm located in Brooklyn, New York.
Libby Rush ’12 and a group of her classmates from University of the Arts were invited to attend a program with the Centre National de la Danse in France. During this time, she will perform, take classes and workshops, and see performances. This fall, she will be moving to Brooklyn, New York, where she plans to intern, while taking classes and continuing to dance.
Katherine Thompson ’12
working as a researcher there and is also doing a concurrent internship with Flix Premiere, a new streaming film site.
graduated from Eckerd University.
Lauren Elcan ’13 just finished
see Knoxville with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.
Jake West ’12 graduated
from Baylor University with a major in International Studies and a minor in Environmental Science.
from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business with a major in Marketing and a minor in English. Next year, he will be working at Compass Coffee, a coffee company startup based in Washington, D.C. that both manages its own storefronts and also runs a wholesaling operation with over 80 partners in D.C.
Miranda Mott ’12 graduated
Carlyle Scarola ’12 graduated
from Purdue University with a B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics and a minor in Physics. She is now working for Garmin in Olathe, Kansas, as a software engineer.
Kaitlin White ‘12 graduated
from the University of Alabama. She majored in Advertising with a Political Science minor.
from Texas Christian University in May with a B.A. in Journalism and Political Science. She is attending Belmont University College of Law in the fall.
Wilson Patton ’12 graduated from Stanford University with a B.S. in Management Science and Engineering. He will be working at Stamos Capital Partners in Menlo Park, California, as a wealth management analyst.
Nick Scanlan ’12 graduated
Parker Schooley ‘12 graduated from Tulane University with a major in Economy and a minor in Psychology. Lacy Smith ’12 graduated from The University of Alabama and will be attending Belmont’s Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Program in the fall.
Parker Stallworth ’12 graduated from University of Tennes-
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Morgan Wilson ’12 graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.S. in Communication Studies. She is now living in Houston, Texas, where she is the Assistant Recruiting Coordinator at Locke Lord LLP.
Robin Copple ‘13 got a great internship in Los Angeles with “Conan” this summer. He’s
her junior year at Princeton. This summer she is in New York City doing research for Goldsmith and Co, an executive search firm focused on placing talented executives and experienced investors in the global financial industry.
Doni Lehman ’13 finished her junior year at Harvard. She is in New York City this summer working with the Executive Excellence Program at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Katie Slattery ’13 is working in Dallas this summer as a Reading Coordinator at Project Transformation, a literacy program that “engages young adults in purposeful leadership and ministry, supports underserved children and families, and connect churches to communities in need.” Justice Swett ’13 was unanimously named as the Patriot League Defensive Player of the year for women’s basketball. Cason Close ’14 was selected to be Vice President of the Next Steps executive board for the 2016-2017 year. Next Steps is the two-year
Friday, October 7 Alumni Art Show Reception
Ingram Arts Center Theater Gallery 4:30-6:30pm
Homecoming Game vs. McCallie Homecoming Tailgate at 5:30pm Jim ‘N Nicks Catering - Free for the Ensworth Community Football Game - Ensworth vs. McCallie at 7:00pm
Saturday, October 8 Reunion Party Reunion Cocktail Party at the Braemer home for years ending in 1 & 6.
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Ensworth Alumni post-secondary certification program for students ages 18 to 26 with disabilities. The program was the first of its kind in the state and is nationally recognized.
Alexandra Farnsworth ‘14 competed with the Vanderbilt Golf Team in the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at Long Cove Golf Club in Hilton Head, South Carolina this spring. Farnsworth, a threetime Tennessean/Metro Parks Schooldays champion, posted a career-best second place tie, shooting 67-72-75 (214). As a team, Vanderbilt finished in 11th place with a score of 889 (282-300-307).
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Bobby Bethke ’15 walked onto the Denison Tennis Team this year. Despite being new to the team and to college tennis in general, Bobby stepped right into the lineup and turned in a dominating performance this season.
Gracie Johnson ’15 is a rising junior at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, where she is studying Joint Honors in Politics and International Relations and Anthropology.
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Elizabeth Parrish ‘15 was elected to the Sewanee: The University of the South’s Honor Council.
Tierra Horton ‘14 cam-
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paigned for and won a spot on the Royal Court of Howard University. She was crowned during homecoming festivities in November as Ms. College of Arts and Science at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Lynn Whitfield ’14 was elected to serve in the Student Senate at Sewanee: The University of the South.
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a Laine Pitt Schenkelberg’s ‘95 baby: Fiona Elle Schenkelberg b Marion Granbery Floyd’s ‘99 baby: Helen Nichols Floyd c Alumni Trip to Normandy d Alumni Grill Out e UT Alumni Visit f Samantha Lale Broughton’s ‘10 Wedding g Justice Swett ‘13
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