A publication from the campus of Evansville Day School.
Summer 2017
Eagle Pride
Independent. Bold. Rewarding. Discover Why.
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Introduction
Heads Up From The Head Of School
Dear Friends, Evansville is definitely on the move. From the soon-to-be-opened medical school and the new convention hotel, to a bustling downtown area with vibrant restaurants and condos, Evansville is evolving and thriving! The community has embraced a vision for Southwest Indiana focused on inclusion and innovation, as highlighted in Evansville’s new branding campaign: “e is for everyone” (@e_isforeveryone). Day School is proud to be a featured brand champion on eisforeveryone.com/our-stories
and in other campaign efforts. As you will see in this edition of Eagle Pride, our school is perfectly aligned with the vision of the campaign through our inclusive and innovative culture, technology, curriculum, and facilities. Last year, we successfully piloted a Bring Your Own Device program in the Middle School, which extends to the Upper School in 2017-18. We also launched a partnership with the Hybrid Learning Consortium to offer independent school courses online. We opened a renovated Preschool space, which received additional enhancements this summer. We introduced flexible, studentcentered classroom furniture in all divisions. We updated the gym and locker rooms, the Upper School Commons, several classrooms, and the Sieboldt iLab. Additionally, we worked with an Earlham College professor to incorporate experiential education into Day School’s rigorous college prep curriculum. Lastly, we developed and launched a successful brand refresh campaign, affirming our reputation as “Independent. Bold. Rewarding.”
These efforts, and many more, led to tremendous outcomes for our students, faculty, and community. The class of 2017 earned outstanding college prospects, with 83% gaining admission to their firstchoice school. In total, the senior class was awarded a Day School record $5.15 million in merit-based college scholarships. The South Beach Gala also broke records by netting $110,000 for the school, on top of another outstanding year for Annual Fund, which surpassed our $200,000 goal. Inquiries, applications, visits, retention, and new student enrollment are all up, and several grades are at capacity with a waiting list of prospective new students. There is so much more to celebrate! As you read through the magazine, I hope you will feel great pride in our wonderful school. Thanks, as always, for your support of Evansville Day School. Warmest regards,
@HOSatEDS
Our Mission Evansville Day School, in partnership with parents, offers a student-centered, college-preparatory program supported by a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that encourages each student from Junior Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 to strive for excellence in mind, body, and human spirit.
Our Core Values • Excellence : the pursuit of high quality, merit, & virtue • Responsibility : the attribute of being individually accountable, reliable, & trustworthy • Integrity : the discipline to adhere to a code of moral, honorable, & ethical standard • Respect : the positive and supportive consideration for oneself & others • Personal Discipline 2 | DESIGN MGZ :6 the initiative to establish & achieve personal goals that demonstrate favorable character & conduct • Compassion : the willingness to be empathetic & understanding of others
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Board of Trustees Executive Committee Dr. Lori Sieboldt - President Rob Foster - Vice President Alan Hoskins - Treasurer Patrick Griffin - Assistant Treasurer Amy Barron - Secretary Chris Traylor 1990 - Past President
Trustees
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Meagan Brien - Trustee Christy Gillenwater - Trustee Teri Hollander-Albin - Trustee Jeff Kelsey - Trustee Thomas Kissel 1978 - Trustee David Koch - Trustee Laurel Q. Mills 1982 - President of Alumni Assoc. Amani Rimawi - Trustee Paul Saunders 1997 - Trustee Jenn Schultheis - Trustee
Trustee Emeriti Robert Guenther Diane Foster Igleheart James Long Stephan Weitzel John B. Buchman
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Jarin Jaffee - Head of School Dr. Mary Jane Gibson - Head of Upper & Middle School Robin Renschler - Head of Primary School Karen Chatmon - Director of Admissions Leah Whitaker - Director of Advancement Tom Dragon - Director of Athletics Tiki Thompson - Director of Enrollment Management Ashley Beuligmann - Director of Finance
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Our Global Community
Carson Newton, class of 2025, in Romania
The Traylor Atrium welcomes visitors to campus and is a regular gathering place for events, performances, and study. One of the most eye-catching aspects of this special space are the rows of flags suspended from the ceiling. The flags are a vivid statement of Day School’s commitment to the values of our international community. Catarina, class of 2028, Estela, class of 2031, and Ana Krempel in Brazil
This summer, our flags received an update, and we added twelve new flags. Each flag represents the country of origin of one or more of our current and former students and faculty. They include: Great Britain
Japan
Puerto Rico
Russia
Kuwait
Lebanon
Turkey
India
Colombia
Jordan
Pakistan
Egypt
Costa Rica
Saudi Arabia
Sweden
Israel
Philippines
Brazil
Spain
Belarus
Belgium
China
Hungary
Ukraine
Kenya
South Korea
Canada
Romania
Mexico
Cuba
Algeria
Syria
United States of America
Palestine
France
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Gregory Hippely, class of 2022, in Colombia
Livia Kuipers, class of 2030, in the Netherlands
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Chloe Englebright, class of 2029, dressed as her favorite storybook character, Pretty Minnie, for the Primary School DESIGN MGZ 6 | 5 Read Across America celebration.
Current Happenings
Class of 2017: Colleges and Awards The Class of 2017 will be attending colleges across the country and close to home. The class upheld a Day School standard with 100% college acceptance, while 83% of students were welcomed to their first-choice school. More amazingly, these 25 talented seniors earned $5.15 million in merit scholarship money, averaging $224,000 per student. This amount is the greatest sum of scholarship awards any class has ever received. Best of luck to the graduating Class of 2017! Luke Matthew Alcock
Xavier University
Jacob Michael Bambenek*
Ball State University
Christopher Jerome Basinski* Purdue University Joseph Bernardin
Purdue University
Lawren Grace Elderkin
University of Southern Indiana
Rachel Ann Embry*
Murray State University
Ryan George Gordon
The Gap School
Leila Renee Grossman*
Indiana University
Kathryn Louise Heil-Rawlings Hanover College Kenady Louine Hess*
Mount Holyoke College
Connor Marshall Hunt*
Tennessee Technological University
Ben Jordan
Hanover College
Humaad Khan
University of Southern Indiana
Sile Edward Liang
Pace University
Hannah Marie Murphy
University of Southern Indiana
Jessica Marie Myers*
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Madison Gail Niemeier
University of Southern Indiana
Shraya Rama Rao
University of Evansville
Brittony Leeanne Rodgers*
Purdue University
Peyton Elizabeth Schultheis
Sarah Lawrence College
Tess Elizabeth Marie Smith*
Hanover College
Jacob Lewis Springer
Murray State University
Samuel Allen Springer*
Murray State University
Richard Nicholas Staley
Purdue University
Robert Anthony Waller*
Saint Xavier University
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Kathy Richardson Middle School Award: Lily Burke Awarded to the 8th grader who demonstrates the attributes of dedication, kindness, and compassion most remembered of retired Middle School teacher Kathy Richardson. Mount Holyoke Book Award: Gianna Meckler Located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Mount Holyoke College is a highly selective, nondenominational, residential, research liberal arts college for women. Mount Holyoke is renowned for educating women leaders, from medical pioneers to Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights. Alumni Association Senior Award: Humaad Khan Given to the senior who best exemplifies school spirit, demonstrates dedication to EDS, is an advocate for EDS, and contributes to the longevity of the school. Humanist Award: Kenady Hess Given for humanitarianism: distinguished service, consistent concern for others, and exceptional contributions to the school community. Head of School Award: Jessica Myers Presented to the graduating senior who has, by virtue of his or her strength of character, qualities of leadership, academic achievement, participation in school activities, and contributed significantly to the life of the school. Lifer Award: Kathryn Heil-Rawlings, Peyton Schultheis, Luke Alcock, and Joe Bernardin Given to the seniors who have been “raised� at Evansville Day School, beginning in Junior Pre-K, for a total of 15 years. Donald E. & Elizabeth Dailey Art Award: Jacob Bambenek This award recognizes the senior art student who has demonstrated excellence and originality in the field of art. Robert F. McConnell Memorial Award (Drama): Kenady Hess Presented to the senior who has devoted the greatest amount of time and effort, both on stage and backstage, toward making each dramatic production a success.
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Class of 2017 - Front Row (L to R): Leila Grossman, Rachel Embry, Peyton Schultheis; Middle Row (L to R): Jessica Myers, Kenady Hess, Shraya Rao, Brittony Rodgers, Tess Smith, Kathryn Heil-Rawlings, Hannah Murphy, Humaad Khan, Lawren Elderkin; Back Row (L to R): Jake Springer, Connor Hunt, Joe Bernardin, Trey Waller, Chris Basinski, Ben Jordan, Sam Springer, Edward Liang, Rich Staley, Luke Alcock, Jacob Bambenek; Not pictured: Ryan Gordon
Social Studies Award: Peyton Schultheis Awarded to the senior who has enrolled in the largest number of social studies courses at EDS, showing curiosity and enthusiasm to study in the social studies field. Global Language Department (Spanish) Award: Leila Grossman and Brittony Rodgers Presented to a senior showing excellence in foreign study of Spanish. Global Language Department (French) Award: Jessica Myers Presented to a senior showing excellence in foreign study of French. Mathematics Department Award: Jessica Myers Presented to a senior showing exceptional achievement in the field of mathematics.
Music Award (Vocal): Jacob Bambenek Presented to a senior showing excellence in vocal music. Technology: Connor Hunt Presented to a senior showing excellence in the field of technology. English Department: Kenady Hess Presented to a senior showing excellence in the field of English. Helen Boettcher Science Award: Chris Baskinski Presented to the senior who has pursued the study and application of scientific principles with interest, vigor, aptitude and persistence. The Helen Boettcher Science Award is presented to the student the EDS faculty feel best demonstrates Helen’s enthusiasm, love, and striving for excellence in science.
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Helen Boettcher “Salt & Light” Award The 2017 recipient of the “Salt and Light” Award was Dr. Harry “Doc” Faulkner. The award is named after former Day School teacher Helen Boettcher. All who knew Helen agree she represented the “salt of the earth,” someone who flavored the lives of all with whom she came in contact. She was also the light of knowledge for her students, as well as a light of inspiration for her peers and the school. Salt and light were also words commonly used by Helen, as they are so integral to the study of science. The recipient of this award demonstrates the attributes most memorable about Helen: her enthusiasm for teaching and the ability to inspire it in others; her obvious love of knowledge and natural curiosity; a funloving approach to life and positive attitude; a sincere concern, affection, and caring for her students and peers; and her integrity, honesty, and dependability.
Faculty Retirements After 20 years as an analytical chemist and computer systems developer in the pharmaceutical and consumer product industries, Dr. Harry “Doc” Faulkner transitioned to teaching Upper School chemistry in 2002. Doc says his favorite part of his 15-year career at Day School was connecting with the students, challenging them, and watching them rise to meet the challenge. He also noted how he grew to know the kids from a different perspective through his wildly popular camping Intersession and extracurricular activities, including bowling and robotics, which he coached. One of Doc’s former students said it best, “Doc didn’t just teach me about chemistry, he taught me how to think.” According to Mary Jane Gibson, Head of Upper & Middle School, Doc was the role-model for a student-centered teacher. He was a “regular” at basketball games, sitting courtside with his camera to take action shots. In addition to other athletic events, Dr. Faulkner would also be seen at plays and other performances, dances, and bonfires participating with the students while taking pictures. Doc was chosen to receive the Helen Boettcher Salt and Light award in recognition of his years of service.
Harry “Doc” 8 |Faulkner DESIGNaccepts MGZ 6the Helen Boettcher Salt & Light Award from Jarin Jaffee during Commencement.
Now that he is retired, Harry plans to do more volunteer work and intends to learn more about microprocessing and linear algebra. He said he is “still thinking” about returning at Intersession time to lead the camping trip. He and his wife, Shelley, will eventually move to Washington, where they currently own a home on the river just outside Spokane.
Anyone who observed Marjan LaGrange in action over the last 19 years would easily recognize the passion she brought to the Upper School English program. Retired Day School teacher and administrator Neil Saunders, who for over a decade taught in the classroom next to Ms. LaGrange noted, “I would often listen to Marjan teaching something very interesting. I would then invent a reason to interrupt her class and invite myself to stay so I could listen and learn. Teachers never really know which lives they influence, or when, or why. But I know that Marjan influenced countless lives. She had the inherent ability to know exactly when to wield the ‘big-stick’ and when a hug and a quiet, ‘you’ll be alright,’ was needed.” In addition to serving as the Landmark yearbook advisor, Marjan hosted local Intersession trips, introducing many community service opportunities, coordinated the bi-annual recycling day, and organized Day School’s annual participation in Race for the Cure. She was also the Key Club advisor for 15 years. In 2008, Marjan received the Helen Boettcher Salt and Light award. In all, she concluded a teaching career spanning 33 years. Marjan now hopes to have many more adventures with her granddaughter, Maddie Grace, and Maddie Grace’s mom and dad, who live in Kentucky. She also wants to visit her other daughter Amanda, who lives in Minneapolis. Marjan says “[I] loved the camaraderie with my fellow teachers and staff members, some amazing students, and the committed parents. I know some of these relationships will continue long after I’ve moved on.”
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JPK Gingerbread Robot For the last three years, the Junior-PreK has been “cooking up” a new school tradition involving gingerbread characters and a school-wide gingerbread hunt. Last year, the JPK class authored and illustrated a storybook featuring a gingerbread robot. With the help of teachers Alice Galbreath and Katie Bockting, the class baked their robot in the Primary kitchen. When they returned later that day, the gingerbread robot had gone missing! The hunt ensued with the students following clues given to them by teachers and administrators “in on the game.” When the students finally found their robot, the big, bad wolf had taken a bite!
Shannon Dierlam gets into the fun of the annual gingerbread hunt, greeting Annamaria Teoh-Malfatti, Charles Rhoderick, Easton Murry, Brooks Ungethiem, and Allie Durham, all class of 2031, in Mr. Jaffee’s office.
Salsa Challenge Food, music, and dancing are the essence of the Latino culture. Primary, Middle, and Upper School students collaborated to carry out the second annual Salsa Challenge last spring. The event hosted by Spanish faculty Anna Newton, Silmary Echeverria, and Linda Huber, is a competition, as well as a celebration of Latino culture. As part of the challenge, five Primary School student teams competed for best salsa recipe. The fourth grade class won the challenge with their Salsa Maravillosa (“Wonderful Salsa”), a traditional Mexican-style salsa. During the tasting and judging, the school community and other visitors learned how to dance the Salsa. This competition is part of a larger project the students worked on in their Spanish language classes. During the semester, they learned about fruits, vegetables, and Mexican meals. The Salsa Challenge brought real, hands-on experience to the classrooms by allowing students to practice entrepreneurship, collaboration, creativity, focus, and teamwork - crucial “soft skills” needed in today’s global market. Pride 10 | Eagle DESIGN MGZ 6
Mia Kelsey and Mahika Malkani, class of 2026, chop cilantro for their salsa recipe.
Minecraft Club
Hashim Khan, class of 2025, plays Minecraft on a tablet during Minecraft Club.
After the conclusion of robotic season, the fourth grade Robotics Team dove into the world of Minecraft. The students had a passion for the game, and parent volunteer Nic Sagez had the willingness and ability to work with science teacher Soi Powell to create a way for them to explore the world of Minecraft in an after school club. Minecraft is an award-winning sandbox video game that has received praise and accolades from critics. The creation and building aspects of Minecraft enable players to develop constructions out of textured cubes in a 3D generated world. This practice emphasizes skills such as creativity, collaboration, self-direction, problemsolving, iteration, and resilience. Rahini Kumbar and Lyra Sagez, class of 2025, spent one afternoon taking their math homework to the next level while learning about area and geometry. Lyra explained, “We’re building what’s on our math homework.” “But we’re going to build it double or even ten times the size because you can do that in Minecraft!” Rahini enthused. Marshall Traylor and Hashim Khan, class of 2025, loved to build and create structures in Minecraft. Marshall shared, “You get to build anything you want.”
“Infinite possibilities.” added Hashim. Nic Sagez and Soi Powell teamed up at the end of the year to offer a one-day Minecraft Club to students in Grades K-4. Minecraft Club is one of many examples of student-driven learning at Evansville Day School. As an independent school, faculty design curricula and programs around the passions of our students, and with strong parent partnerships, make them a reality. `
Pre-K Dinosaur Parade
One of the highlights of the Anik Patel, class of 2030, tries out his dinosaur pillow during story time. school year was the annual Pre-K dinosaur parade. Culminating their unit study on dinosaurs, Pre-K students designed, stuffed, and sewed their own dinosaur pillows. The students then paraded through the hallways of school to show off their handiwork. Parents, teachers, and students from all divisions watched and cheered the prehistoric parade, concluding with a family storyMGZ time DESIGN 6 | 11 in the Traylor Atrium.
Current Happenings
Peace Week The Primary School hosted “Peace Week” during Intersession last spring. Students participated in a variety of activities, including yoga, meditation, coloring mandalas, sewing lavender-scented rice bags, making paper beads, tie-dying shirts, and more. The students spent considerable time outdoors and practiced stress-relieving activities and mindfulness.
First graders Lauren Sogard, Emerson Niemeier, Ellie Barron, and Kate & Brittain Saunders, class of 2028, create their own group yoga practice during their free play time.
During another Peace Week activity, Primary School students collaborated to build, create, design, and fill “Ted’s Library,” led by Library/Innovation teacher Sarah Brooks. Ted’s Library was installed and registered online as an official “Little Free Library,” open to anyone who would like to stop by and check out a book. The library is located in the grassy area outside the Primary School entrance. There are a series of libraries like these in our area and around the world. You can learn more about this initiative at littlefreelibrary.org. We are grateful for our creative faculty members who work dilligently in planning and carrying out these special activities for the students each year.
Rahini Kumbar, class of 2025, colors a mandala outside.
Grayson Bultemeier, class of 2029, and Tristan Tas, class of 2026 hang their paintings between trees on the trails behind the school. Eagle Pride 12 | DESIGN MGZ 6
Library and Innovation Teacher Sarah Brooks looks on with the Kindergarten class at Evansville Day School’s Little Free Library, which the students helped create during Peace Week.
USI Robotics Champions Evansville Day School’s Middle School Robotics team took first and second place in the University of Southern Indiana’s 10th annual LEGO Robotics Competition. The competition was held on April 8th with 25 teams from Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The teams had to design, build, and program a robot around a Viking theme. The course was thematically designed for robots to deliver food to a dragon, capture the gold, and deliver it safely to the ship. The teams were judged based on design, presentation, creativity, and team spirit.
Coach Eric Sogard refers to this event as his team’s “Super Bowl of Robotics.” Sogard says, “For the past four years, we have earned first place three times, second place twice, and third place twice. I think the real reason behind our success is the kids view it as ‘play,’ versus pressure of ‘doing well.’ I observe many coaches ‘pushing’ their students, and I see the stress on their faces. I pride myself in allowing them to ‘fail forward’ in practice.” Failing forward to success has certainly paid off, and the students love the challenge of robotics. Roman Nester, class of 2024, adds, “I like robotics because you learn along the way, and you are working toward a goal.” Robotics is an ever-growing interest at Evansville Day School, and teachers continually find ways to incorporate it in more aspects and at younger ages. It also promotes characteristics we strive to develop in all of our graduates: resilience and problem-solving. These attributes provide a strong foundation for them as they continue into adulthood. It also helps create entrepreneurial learners who will be better prepared to forge ahead and face real-world challenges.
Green team (L to R): Roman Nester, class of 2024, Jake Bernhard, class of 2024, and Jude Allaw, class of 2024; blue team (L to R): Connor Boyle, class of 2022, Nathan Foster, class of 2024, Brandon Foster, class of 2022, and Greg Hippely, class of 2022
Experiential Education Week The Middle School spent a week concurrent with Upper School Intersession exploring ecology outside of the traditional classroom. They created musical instruments from recycled materials, inspired by Landfill Harmonic, took field trips to various natural habitats and developed ideas to make our local zoo more ecologically efficient. Another field trip showed students our local landfill to see the impact of what we throw away daily. In addition, eighth graders visited 44News, the Ford Center, Evansville Head Start, and enjoyed an overnight trip to St. Louis as part of their study.
EagleMGZ Pride DESIGN 6 | 13 Ben Howard, Sabina Alcock, Ava Yune, Suha Alhieh, Carter Deppe, Haya Allababidi, and Alayna Rodgers, class of 2022, pose for a photo on a field trip.
Current Happenings
Future Problem Solvers Go International
Back (L to R): Karam Rimawi, Lillian Zausch, Ethan Hilton, and Roman Nester Front (L to R): Brylee Ungethiem and Jude Allaw, all class of 2024
The Day School fifth grade Future Problem Solvers (FPS) team represented the state of Indiana Junior Division at the FPS International Competition held at the University of Wisconsin in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, from June 7 – 11, 2017. Team member Ethan Hilton, class of 2024, who participated as an alternate, was placed on a team with other alternate students from around the world. Ethan’s team earned 3rd place in their division! Prior to attending the International Competition, team members Jude Allaw, Roman Nester, Lillian Zausch, Brylee Ungethiem, all class of 2024 earned 1st place in the Junior Division (grades 4-6) at the FPS State Competition. Day School’s team and others from most states in the USA, along with teams from countries such as Australia, China, France, India, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Portugal, Republic of Georgia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, presented solutions to the real-life, global issue of “biosecurity.” After being given background on the issues surrounding biosecurity, students provided solutions to the questions: Eagle Pride 14 | DESIGN MGZ 6
• “How might development in new technologies assist in regulating and monitoring biosecurity issues?” • “How can countries cooperate with each other in dealing with cross-border contamination?” FPS is a program with the mission of developing the ability of young people around the world to design and promote positive futures using critical and creative thinking. Members of FPS participate in competitions where they are given a topic set by the Future Problem Solvers Program International (FPSPI). The team works throughout the year to research the topic, identify challenges, select and write an underlying problem, produce solution ideas, and develop an action plan. The team then presents their findings at local and state competitions. Parent volunteer Carol Griffin (Emma, class of 2027 and Sara, class of 2030) helped initiate the FPS program at Day School and also coaches the teams with teacher Eric Sogard. Carol says, “I’m so proud of these students. Their success is directly related to the Evansville Day School educational philosophy and willingness to make a program like this part of the curriculum.”
Taking Literature to a New Level Last spring, the seventh grade English class read Anthem by Ayn Rand. Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella that takes place at some unspecified future date when humankind has entered another dark age. Technological advancement is now carefully planned, and the concept of individuality has been eliminated. In the book, an overseeing council assigns jobs called Life Mandates. The characters do not have a choice and are required to fulfill their duties without question. As an experiential education activity, the class was divided into Life Mandates, just as the characters in the book, to help the students better understand what it would be like to live in a world where their futures and occupations were predestined. The Life Mandate groups and their assigned duties included: House of Leaders: Ava Yune, Max Moosbrugger, Jacob Fink, and Ben Howard met with the administrative team. Home of Infants: Carter Deppe and Hamza Rimawi assisted Carla Englebright in Pre-K. House of Science Things: Reid Staubitz, Suha Alhieh, and Connor Boyle visited Dr. Faulkner’s Forensic Science class.
Home of Street Sweepers/Field Workers: Alayna Rodgers, Evan Rigney, Haya Allababidi, Jonathan Trulsson, Wyatt Zausch, Ty Wellemeyer, Katee Wiley, and Maddox Virgin helped David Johnson with various projects around the school. House of Scholars: Greg Hippely, Sabina Alcock, Emma Troost, and Brandon Foster analyzed various scholarly artifacts with Middle School English teacher Angela Craft.
Wyatt Zausch, Haya Allababidi, and Jonathan Trulsson, all class of 2022, donned gloves to help Mr. Johnson around the school.
Gaga Pit Middle Schoolers gathered to celebrate the opening of the Gaga pit - a popular recreational activity.
Gaga is a variant of dodgeball that combines dodging, striking, running, and jumping, with the goal of being the last person standing. Players hit the ball at each other with their hands, and are eliminated if the ball strikes them on or below the knee. The game can be played by a group of individual players or with teams, as well as one-on-one matches. Middle School students were introduced to Gaga during their annual trip to Camp Carson, and they fell in love with it! According to Middle
School math teacher and eighth grade advisor Krista Meyer, “The Gaga pit was a huge attraction at Camp Carson for a couple years. Any free time the kids had, they constantly asked, ‘can we go play Gaga?’” The Gaga pit was such a big deal, the students wanted one on campus. Student Council, under the leadership of Chloe Yune, class of 2021, decided to make it happen. Chloe met with Mr. Jaffee and presented the idea. Head of Middle School, Mary Jane Gibson, and
her brother John Cosgrove constructed the pit. The Day School Gaga pit has already been the site of countless games spanning several grade levels. This fall, Rick McNabb, stepfather of Logan Gallagher, class of 2023, and a group of volunteers will add a roof. The Middle School Student Council paid for the materials. Additionally, the Moosbrugger family (Duke, class of 2019, and Max, class of 2022) is donating DESIGN andEagle installing Pride MGZ 6 | 15rubber flooring.
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Gallery Night
Art teacher Betsy Dailey enjoys the art display with Thomas Newton, class of 2029.
Clay cottage by Gianna Meckler, class of 2019
Mixed media elephant by Sydney Traylor, class of 2027
Sabina, class of 2022, Cecelia, class of 2020, and Rosemary Alcock, class of 2024 discuss art with their mother, Lea Unfried.
Lion silk painting by Lauren Stevens, class of 2018
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Pen and ink drawing by Christopher Basinski, class of 2017
Sharpie self portraits by the class of 2025
Art teacher Leilani Deem finds the right spot to display her students’ work.
Performing Arts Night
Maddie McDaniel, class of 2018
Matthew Robertson, class of 2018
Reid Staubitz, class of 2022
Gwyn Traylor, class of 2023
Wesley Blalock, class of 2023
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Austin Boyle & Zane Domizio, class of 2024
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Members of the classes of 2024 and 2025 perform a vocal selection they learned in music.
Members of the Upper School Choir sing one of their selections at Performing Arts Night.
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Tess Smith, class of 2017, presents her Senior Project to peers, parents, and community members as part of her final grade.
Seniors spent their last seven school days in experiential, on-site internship programs at various hospitals, schools, and businesses for their Senior Projects. This opportunity allowed them to shadow a professional in the career of their choosing before they enter college. The morning of Commencement, each student had a display in the Upper School Commons to showcase what they learned. Each set up a table with a visual presentation to engage individuals and small groups in conversations about their projects. English teacher Corrie Sarol explained, “This type of presentation feels more authentic because the kids get to engage with people on a one-on-one level, which is a skill they need to develop for college and beyond.” Senior Projects are a long-standing annual tradition at Day School, providing hands-on, experiential education in a way that cannot be demonstrated in a classroom. Alumnus Rob Bernardin 1976 continued to a career in finance after his senior year internship. “I had every intention to go into my father’s family manufacturing business, but the several days spent on Eagle Pride 18 | DESIGN MGZ 6
my Senior Project in the investment business (now 41 years ago) intrigued me and planted a seed to explore classes on investments and finance. Ultimately, I attended graduate school and found what started as a seed of interest, became a passion which propelled me to interview and accept a position with a Wall Street firm.” A generation later, Bernardin’s youngest son, Joseph, was a senior at Day School last year. Rob’s advice to his son as he started his Senior Project was, “Pay special attention, because you never know what may come from the experience down the road.” Student experiences this year included shadowing a local OBGYN, a drama teacher, the president and CEO of a mortgage firm, an ACLU lawyer in Louisville, and many more. Student presentations were graded on factors such as verbal skills, visual presentation, and professional appearance. Tess Smith, class of 2017, earned the highest marks for her presentation about teaching theater and received an award at commencement with a cash prize of $100. The collective impact these projects had on the students, however, was priceless.
ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Jessica Myers, class of 2017, won 1st place at the 2017 ISSMA solo/ensemble district competition in the Division 1 clarinet solo grouping. Her performance earned her a trip to the state competition where she won gold. According to instrumental music teacher Steve Greenwell, “Jessica has such a love and passion of music. Her gold rating at ISSMA state level was a reward for hard work and perseverance.” In addition to Jessica’s outstanding performance, Day School was well-represented in the vocal solo and ensemble categories with several soloists and groups winning the gold. Below are a list of the talented performers:
Vocal Soloists
Jayme Carvajal, class of 2018 Gold for “When Love Is Kind” by Moore Aya Hall, class of 2018 Gold for “Caro mio ben” by Giordani Shraya Rao, class of 2017 Silver for “Se tu m’ami” by Pergolesi
Ladies’ Ensemble Gold for “Spring Song” by Janet Gardner Soprano I Jayme Carvajal, class of 2018, Kenady Hess, class of 2017 Soprano II Aya Hall, class of 2018, Ashley Jorgensen, class of 2019, Alli Waller, class of 2020 Alto Alaina Clements, class of 2019, Madiya Farmer, class of 2018, Maddie McDaniel, class of 2018, Andrea Reyes, class of 2020, Brittony Rogers, class of 2017
Mixed Ensemble Gold for “Father William” by Irving Fine Soprano Jayme Carvajal, class of 2018, Kenady Hess, class of 2017, Shraya Rao, class of 2017, Alli Waller, class of 2020 Alto Alaina Clements, class of 2019, Madiya Farmer, class of 2018, Aya Hall, class of 2018, Ashley Jorgensen, class of 2019, Maddie McDaniel, class of 2018, Brittony Rogers, class of 2017 Tenor Jacob Bambenek and Ben Jordan, class of 2017 Bass Michael Craft, class of 2021
Intersession The 2017 Upper School Intersession was expanded from three days to five days, allowing for extended travel opportunities. One group of twelve students and four adults traveled to Hawaii’s Big Island, where they spent seven days exploring sea caves and lava tubes, visiting beautiful waterfalls and volcanoes, enjoying horseback riding and rigorous hikes. Upper School art teacher Leilani Moore, who coordinated the trip, shared a memory of visiting a coffee farm: “We were charmed while visiting the Kona Coffee Living History Farm, an award-winning, historic farm that tells the story of Kona’s coffee trees and the origination of the Japanese coffee plantations on the big island.” Intersession was formalized in 1991 as an experiential learning opportunity and has been a truly one-of-a-kind experience for Evansville Day School Upper School students. These experiences create memories and provide practical learning that lasts a lifetime. Every year, students choose from local trips focused on art and architecture, community service, and survival skills, and remote destinations elsewhere in the United States and around the world.
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Lauren Stevens, class of 2018, rides a horse through the beautiful hills of Hawaii during Intersession.
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IU Honors Program in Foreign Languages Congratulations to Max Lowery and Jayme Carvajal, both class of 2018, for their acceptance into the IU Honors Program for Foreign Languages. This program is a study abroad language immersion, with focus on academics, linguistics, and cultural experiences. Max and Jayme stayed with host families over the summer. They attended classes, traveled the countryside, and did all they could to “live” the language they studied. Max traveled to Ciudad Real, the capital of the province of Castilla-La Mancha. It is home to Spain’s Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. The city is located 115 miles south of Madrid, and offers the charms and beauty of nearby Andalucía. Jayme traveled to Oviedo, a large city in northern Spain, and the administrative and commercial center of the region. Surrounded by lush green and hilly landscapes, this beautiful city also offers many architectural gems from the Visigothic, Roman, and Nordic civilizations. Immersion in a foreign culture taught Max and Jayme a sense of independence, cultural awareness, and resilience that is unique to traveling abroad. These skills that will prepare Max and Jayme to become global leaders of the future.
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Max Lowery, class of 2018, takes in the sights during his seven-week adventure in Ciudad Real, Spain.
Evansville Day School students excel academically while also learning the future-proof skills they need to succeed in college and beyond. Two graduates from the class of 2017 performed exceptionally well and deserve special commendation. Chris Basinski and Jessica Myers both achieved a 4.0 GPA throughout their entire Upper School careers. In addition to stellar academic performances, Chris and Jessica were both highly involved in co-curricular activities. Chris, who will attend Purdue University, where he plans to major in engineering, was awarded the
Student Spotlight: Chris Basinski & Jessica Myers Helen Boettcher Science Award. Chris was also voted the Most Valuable Player and Captain of the golf team and received a Head of School Award, which is given by the Head of School to any senior athlete who competes in at least six different seasons at Day School and has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Chris also earned the Athletic Director Award, given to any senior athlete who is a member of at least eight different teams while attending Day School, and received the AAA Award for his athletic ability, academic performance, and attitude. According to Heather Heck, Director of College Counseling, “Chris is a shining example of a young person with the focus, determination, and work ethic of someone much older. He is level-headed, yet imaginative, calm under pressure, yet enthusiastic about his areas of interest.”
In addition to her obvious passion for learning, Jessica has a sincere love of music, having played the piano for twelve years and clarinet for eight. She earned the 2017 instrumental music award. As noted earlier in this edition of Eagle Pride, her accomplished musical skills earned her a gold medal at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) contest last January. Heather Heck notes, “Jessica personifies the notion that lighting a lamp for others also brightens your own path. EDS has been blessed to have her as a student. Her quiet leadership will serve her well in the future.”
Jessica, who will attend Rose-Hulman and will major in engineering, was awarded the math department award and the prestigious Head of School award at this year’s Commencement ceremony. This award is given to the graduating senior who has, by virtue of his or her strength of character, qualities of leadership, academic achievement, and participation in school activities contributed significantly to the life of the school.
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Most Valuable Player: Chris Basinski, class of 2017 Most Improved: Luke Alcock & Jake Springer, class of 2017
This award is based on athletic ability, academics, and attitude. Coaches are asked for suggestions, and the final decision is made by the Head of School and Athletic Director. An award is given to a senior boy and a girl at the year-end sports awards night.
Girls Tennis Most Valuable Player: Sophie Fox, class of 2018 Most Improved: Hannah Murphy, class of 2017
Track Most Valuable Player: Cassidy Goebel, class of 2020 Most Improved: Edward Vraney, class of 2018
Head of School Award Awarded by the Head of School to any senior athlete who competes in at least six different seasons at Evansville Day School and has an accumulative GPA of at least 3.5. This award is given at the year-end sports awards night. Class of 2017 Head of School Award Recipients: Chris Basinski Joe Bernardin Richard Staley Humaad Khan
Athletic Director Award Awarded to any senior athlete who is a member of at least eight different teams while attending Evansville Day School. This award is given at the year-end sports awards night. Class of 2017 Athletic Director Award Recipients: Chris Basinski Joe Bernardin Richard Staley Luke Alcock Lawren Elderkin Hannah Murphy
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Class of 2017 AAA Award Recipients: Leila Grossman Chris Basinski
Senior Blanket This award is presented to the male and female student displaying outstanding leadership and participation in Day School sports. Class of 2017 Athletic Blanket Award Recipients: Sam Springer Lawren Elderkin `
Athletics Spotlight: Cassidy Goebel Cassidy Goebel, class of 2020, and her three sisters joined Evansville Day School Regional qualifier Cassidy Goebel, class in the fall of 2016. Cassidy of 2020, strides it out on the track. distinguished herself athletically with her dedication and performance in track by qualifying for regionals in both the 1600 meters and 800 meters. She was also chosen as the MVP for this year’s track team. According to Athletic Director Tom Dragon, “Cassidy worked very hard and represented Day School very well. The future looks bright for Cassidy as this is just her freshman year.”
PHILANTHROPY Chris Traylor 1990 ups the bidding during the South Beach Live Auction.
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Stacey Shannon, Lin Shannon 1988, Constantine Scordalakes, and David Koch never miss a chance to look good at a Day School Gala!
What an incredible night for Evansville Day School. Nearly 200 members of our community came together in style and lively spirits to celebrate our school’s educational mission and to savor the delights of tropical Miami.
Clements (Alaina Clements, class of 2019), and Sharlet Koch (Katy and Krissy Koch, class of 2026). Thank you to everyone who bid on items and raised paddles for our Fund-An-Item projects, and to all our guests for making the South Beach Gala a highlight of the year.
We set an ambitious goal to raise $100,000 for programs and facilities, and we raised a record-setting $110,000! From the stunning student-made artwork, to bidding frenzies at the Leaderboard, to the paddle raises for facility renovations in the gymnasium, Upper School Commons, and Sieboldt iLab, the generosity of our community continues to amaze and inspire.
A special thanks to our incredible sponsors: Kenny Kent, Deaconess Hospital, Legence Bank, Penn Station East Coast Subs, The Stanley Group at Morgan Stanley, dPatrick Honda, BKD CPAs & Advisors, The Hollander Group at Hilliard Lyons, Koch Air, Pet Supplies Plus, Benefits 7, Schultheis Insurance, Fine & Hatfield, Old National Bank, Oswald Marketing, TRU Event Rental, Just Rennie’s Catering, Laurel 1982 and Chris Mills, Sharlet and David Koch, Amy and Shane Clements, Lori and Tom Moosbrugger, Judy and Greg Collins, and Janet and Ken Schultheis.
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Top left: Jarin Jaffee and Rob Foster don their best Miami-inspired suits for the occasion. Top right: Karen Cinelli and Tonia Stofleth greet each other with a hug. Middle left: Kelly Phillips records another bid on the Leaderboard as Amy Buechler watches. Middle right: Guests relax in the lounge ceated by TRU Event Rental. Bottom: Kendra and Jeff Kelsey cheer their win of a trip for two to South Beach, Miami, during the Live Auction. Eagle Pride DESIGN MGZ 6 | 25
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Growth Thanks to SGO Since becoming a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) partner with the Institute for Quality Education (IQE) in 2014, Day School has raised $322,000 in SGO donations from donors and corporate sponsors. More than half of our Annual Fund and a third of our total giving comes through SGO. Day School donors have earned a whopping $161,000 in tax credits! Day School is one of the top performing IQE partner schools. Giving per donor (39% above IQE average), number of donors (133% more than the average IQE school), and total dollars raised (235% more money than IQE average) all far exceed IQE averages. The state of Indiana has allocated $12.5 million in scholarship tax credits for the 2017-18 fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Because of the growing popularity of this program, we recommend making your SGO contribution by the end of this calendar year (December 31, 2017) before the tax credits run out.
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Over the last two years, SGO has boosted the Annual Fund from $137,000 in 2014-15 to $210,000 in 2016-17. SGO accounts for approximately one third of total giving at EDS.
Make Your Passion Shine The 2017-18 Spotlight Annual Fund Campaign empowers donors to participate in their giving. Shine a light on your passion! Perhaps you are passionate about exciting programs like the athletics or technology. You can direct your Annual Fund gift to that area of need. Or maybe you want to spend your donation supporting teachers in the classrooms with supplies and professional development. You can make it happen!
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The Spotlight Campaign runs from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Our goal is to raise $210,000. Don’t forget, you can double your Annual Fund gift through the SGO and still save money after taxes. Questions about SGO or Annual Fund? Contact Leah Whitaker in the Advancement Office.
Board Leads with Purpose
Chris, Courtney (class of 2030), Sydney (class of 2027), Gwyn (class of 2023), Marshall (class of 2025), and Niki Traylor at the Great Wall of China
Outgoing Board President Chris Traylor 1990 has led the school with a forward-thinking vision. Pursuing goals established at the start of his term, Chris partnered with the Board, administration, staff, and community in advancing use of technology, establishing important enrollment management strategies, and enhancing the progressive college prep curriculum to include more experiential education. These efforts led to the development of the Portrait of a Graduate, a vision which defines Day School as a student-centered program that nurtures skills like balance, resilience, global mindedness, and entrepreneurial learning. As an alumnus and parent, Chris has great passion for Evansville Day School and understood his responsibility as president was to ensure the school’s financial viability. This propelled his support and involvement in the rebranding efforts and strategic marketing campaign with Oswald Marketing. This work produced a new logo and tagline, production of videos and commercials
that have been liked and shared all over the digital stratosphere, and a significant increase in inquiries, applications, new students, and student retention. Chris has also championed philanthropy; the last two years have seen significant growth in the Annual Fund, as well as contributions to all areas of the school.
“The most gratifying part of serving as Board President is being surrounded by other Trustees who are fully committed to advancing the school’s mission and are willing to get involved and solve problems.” - Chris Traylor 1990 Eagle Pride DESIGN MGZ 6 | 27
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Under Chris’s leadership, total giving to Evansville Day School has increased more than 120%. With that surge of support, Day School has completed $500,000 in enhancements and upgrades to the facilities including renovations in the Preschool, the establishment of the Sieboldt iLab, a refresh of the athletics facilities, new classroom furniture, a major roof repair in the Upper School, exterior lighting, and much more. “As someone with a long view of the school, I am confident that Day School is poised for an exciting future to come. EDS will continue to stand out as the elite and most relevant educational experience in the region,” affirms Chris.
The Sieboldt iLab and MakerSpace was opened in the fall of 2015 on the site of the former library. What was once an outdated and underutilized space has become, thanks to the vision and financial contributions of Dr. Sieboldt, the epicenter of life and learning on Day School’s campus. The iLab houses a bank of computers equipped with state-of-the-art learning and gaming software, a 3D printer and laser cutter, a full workshop space, and a curriculum pedagogy based on Mount Vernon’s Institute of Innovation Design Thinking.
Thank you for your amazing leadership! We are now pleased to welcome Dr. Lori Sieboldt as Day School’s next Board President. Lori will serve a two year term, which began on July 1, 2017. Dr. Sieboldt is the Medical Director of Bariatrics with the Deaconess Health System, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions in Evansville. She is certified with the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Emergency Medicine. She holds a medical license in the states of Indiana and Texas and has been practicing for over 20 years in emergency care, medical research, and most recently in obesity medicine. Dr. Sieboldt completed her Emergency Medicine Internship and Residency at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio, and earned her Medical Doctorate from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to her professional contributions to the TriState region, Dr. Sieboldt is a committed volunteer and philanthropist. She has served on the Evansville Day School Board of Trustees since 2009. She is a member of the 2017 TEDxEvansville Curatorial Team, and also served on the Vanderburgh County Women’s Fund for several years. Dr. Sieboldt is the mother of two Day School students, Max Lowery, class of 2018, and Abi Lowery, class of 2021. Of the work she has done on the Evansville Day School Board of Trustees, Dr. Sieboldt is most proud to have made such a visible impact on the facilities through the creation of the Sieboldt iLab and MakerSpace. Pride 28 | Eagle DESIGN MGZ 6
“I am so grateful to be in a position to serve Evansville Day School. My family and I understand what a privilege it is to be here. My children are receiving the highest caliber education in the region, and I am able to lead a group of talented and dedicated professionals who care deeply about Day School’s teachers, students, and forward-thinking mission.” - Dr. Lori Sieboldt
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Snyder Wins Founders Award William Snyder 1977 is a four-time Pulitzer Prize winning photographer and editor, and Chair of the Photojournalism Program at the Rochester Institute of Technology. During his 15 years as staff photographer with the Dallas Morning News, Mr. Snyder won three Pulitzer Prizes. In 2005, as The Morning News’ Director of Photography, he led the photography staff to win the 2006 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News for their coverage of Hurricane Katrina. He also produced Eyes of The Storm, a book featuring images from hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Mr. Snyder has also won awards from The National Press Photographers Association, The Associated Press Managing Editors, The Society of Newspaper Design, The Robert F. Kennedy Foundation, The Dallas Press Club, The Texas Headliners, The Pro Football Hall of Fame, and The Olympic Photo Committee. He has lectured in Romania, the Czech Republic, and numerous universities and professional symposiums across the U.S. His freelance clients include: Time, Life, Sports Illustrated, Computer Reseller, Allstate Insurance Co., New York Times Sunday Magazine, Pinnacle Sports Cards and the rock group, The Who. Join us in recognizing Evansville Day School’s first recipient of the Founders Achievement Award, William Snyder 1977. Mr. Snyder will be in Evansville on November 3, 2017 to accept his award and deliver a keynote address during the Founders Society Luncheon at the Evansville Country Club. Photography ©2016 William Snyder Pride 30 | Eagle DESIGN MGZ 6
INAUGURAL FOUNDERS SOCIETY Alumni Achievement Award Luncheon You are cordially invited to attend the inaugural Founders Society Luncheon on November 3rd at the Evansville Country Club from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. This is a new annual event for alumni and friends. Each year, to commemorate Day School’s history of educational excellence, the Alumni Association will honor an outstanding alumnus or alumna with the Founders Achievement Award. The Founders Achievement Award honors distinguished professional achievement, leadership, and service to local, national, and international communities, or to Evansville Day School. Join us in recognizing Evansville Day School’s first recipient of the Founders Achievement Award, William Snyder 1977.
Honoring Our History Passion and vision for student-centered education were the seeds of Evansville Day School’s humble beginnings. Located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Southeast First Street, the Episcopal Nursery School opened its doors on November 4, 1946. The school moved to the Austin Igleheart home on Sunset Boulevard in 1958 and reincorporated its charter to become Evansville Day School. J.B. Davis was hired that year as the first Headmaster. The curriculum expanded to include primary and high school education, and the first class of seniors graduated in 1965. In 1968, Evansville Day School moved to its current location on North Green River Road. Over the next 44 years, Evansville Day School would complete three building campaigns to add an Upper School wing, a Primary wing, and a new Atrium.
Evansville Day School located at 800 Sunset Avenue (1958-68)
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CLASS NOTES Class of 1970
Craig Meredith celebrated his 20th anniversary as the Admissions Director at the John Cooper School in Woodland, Texas. While private and independent schools around the country have suffered a drop in enrollment, under Craig’s leadership, John Cooper has experienced growing enrollment per year with an average graduating class size of 105.
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poet, and gardener. She loved children and founded the Montessori School of McCutchanville. Suzanne alternated between living in Indiana and France, teaching both adults and children to express themselves through dance. She was a member of several dance and music troupes and was not afraid of hard work. She was a professional story teller, reader for the blind, artist, class IV kayaker, seamstress, hat maker, and accomplished roofer. She was also an avid cyclist, completing 11 Horrible Hilly Hundreds bike races and a two-month bike journey from Evansville to Seattle with a friend.
Ariane, who is an art instructor with the Fairbanks Independent School District, opened The Painter Sister art gallery in Magnolia, Texas, in 2001. Over the years, she has held private shows and done work on commission for clientele in the greater Houston, Texas area. Lately, Ariane has become interested in Art Therapy and the use of art media to express the self.
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Ariane Edmundson (Cox) won first place at the Galveston Art League’s spring juried art show. Her watercolor on canvas, entitled Eater Re-Start, was a brightly colored depiction of cows.
Libby Raab (Fitzsimmons), an architect in Palo Alto, California, was a featured contributor to the “Dreams Happen” gala - a biennial fundraising event benefiting Rebuilding Together Peninsula, an organization dedicated to rehabilitating the homes of low-income neighbors in the South Bay area. Ten design-build teams created one-of-a-kind children’s play pads to raise money for the charity. Each play pad was custom-designed
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Class of 2013 Evan Stieler graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Southern Indiana last June and received the President’s Medal from the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education, the highest honor presented to a 2017 graduate.
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with unique accents, and all had operational doors and windows, with designs inspired by mid-century modern, fantasy, artisan, and hipster retail. Libby Raab Architecture presented “The Skygazer,” a two-story modern-unit featuring moveable doors, windows, and skylight. Libby earned her Bachelor’s in Architecture from Boston Architectural College after earning a Bachelor’s in Psychology at DePauw University. In 1993, Libby began practicing architecture at firms specializing in healthcare and corporate work, then designed independent residential projects. After relocating to California, she joined a Menlo Park-based firm in 2004, where she has designed a wide range of private residences over the past thirteen years.
Evan was described by one of his professors as “a rare kind of student that is brilliant, outgoing and inspiring to me as a teacher…the kind of student that makes me enjoy walking into the classroom every day.”
Class of 1990 Their son, Andrew, is a 6th grader at Newtown Friends School and their daughter, Lucia, is starting high school at the The Lawrenceville School this fall. Veronica is a former lawyer, now engaged mostly in area nonprofit work. Her sister, Maria Renee (Moran) McKinney 1996, also lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and two children. Veronica Wetherill (Moran) and her husband, Dan, live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania (outside Philadelphia), with their two children. EagleMGZ Pride DESIGN 6 | 33
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Megan Collins (Polz) and husband, Robbie, welcomed their first son, Harrison Collins on April 10th. Megan, who has been teaching at Day School for five years, showed off her handsome son to her fourth grade students and to all the teachers in the Primary School. We wish you all the best, Megan.
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Class of 2015 Robbie Bernardin, Jr. and wife, Stephanie, welcomed their first child, Theodore Gerard Bernardin on January 28th. The family is happy and healthy. First-time father, Robbie, is also excited to announce he became an uncle this summer!
Class of 2007
Marcus Hester celebrated five years as a New York Life financial advisor. He is involved with the United Way of Southwestern Indiana and does service on its Young Leaders United steering committee. He’s a member of the Rotaract Club, the Green River Kiwanis Club, and the Black Chamber of Commerce. Marcus also serves as an ambassador for the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce and is an appointee to the Commission on the Social Status of African-American Males. He serves on the committee for the annual Family Day in the Park and the committee for the Evansville African-American Museum’s annual gala.
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Audrey Paulsen (Bernardin) and her husband, Ed, welcomed their first child, Edward Samuel “Sam” Paulsen on June 16th. Grandparents, Rob 1976 and Cindy Bernardin, are thrilled to welcome babies Theodore and Sam to the Bernardin gang. Eagle MGZ Pride6 34 | DESIGN
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb appointed Anjali Patel to the University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees. Anjali is a biology major and a Baccalaureate to Medical Doctor Scholar. She is a participant in the Honors Program, actively involved in the Pre-Professional Health Club and Timmy Global Health. She is also involved in Student Ambassadors, Southern Indiana Dance Marathon, the Student Alumni Association and Volunteer USI. As a student trustee, Anjali is a voting member of the nine-member USI Board of Trustees.
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• Student-centered environment • Educating tomorrow’s balanced, resilient, globally minded, entrepreneurial learners from age 3 through grade 12 • 9:1 student:teacher ratio • 100% four-year college placement • Average $240,000 college scholarships per graduate • Flexible Tuition Program makes Day School affordable