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Winter 2013 Volume 19, Issue 1 St. Mark’s School of Texas Alumni Magazine
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Contents
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PRIDE St. Mark’s School of Texas Alumni Magazine Volume 19, Issue 1 • Winter 2013
ON CAMPUS 2 | In Retrospect 3 | From the Editor 4 | Visitors on Campus 6 | Fall & Winter Sports News 8 | Visiting Scholar & Literary Festival 9 | Student Accolades 12 | Traditions at St. Mark’s
ALUMNI NEWS
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17 | Homecoming 2012 18 | Alumni in the News 20 | Alumni Giving 22 | Alumni Programs
SPOTLIGHT ON PHILANTHROPY 28 | Roosevelt Gift to Fund New Pipe Organ
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FEATURES 30 | Centennial Challenge Nears Completion 36 | Curtain Call
REMARKS 41 | Alumni Class Notes
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52 | Faculty & Staff Notes 53 | In Memoriam 56 | Endnotes
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ABOUT OUR COVER The Roosevelt Family Carillon.
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in retrospect Popping Wheelies This photo was unearthed when the School’s archives were reorganized. No years, date, or names were noted, and we would love your help to determine who is in this golf cart and, more important, what they were trying to do. If you can help identify them or have a good story about this group of students, please let us know. Send information to Katy Rubarth, St. Mark’s School of Texas, 10600 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230-4047 or email her at rubarthk@smtexas.org.
In the Last Issue Thanks to Tim Mank ’87, Owen Martikan ’83, Greg Schlak ’85, and Jim Whitfill ’86 for helping us identify this photo of Marksmen working hard at a student council meeting in 1984. In the top row, from left to right, are Greg Hurst ’84 and Eric Jones 84. In the middle row are Joe Batson ’84, Charles Oliver ’87, and Tim Mank ’87. In the bottom row are Todd Hart ’84, Ricky Rees ’85, John Meadows ’84, Hamlet Newsom ’85, and Kevin Frazier ’85. The student to the far left is Randy Lowe ’86, and the
Group Study Session
teacher keeping a watchful eye over the proceedings is Mr. Paul Weadon.
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In 2005, through the generosity of the Roosevelt Family, the St. Mark’s bell tower was outfitted with a Carillon. Today, we enjoy the ringing of the bells on a daily basis, as they mark the passage of the day at 10600 Preston Road. In 1964, a young Renaissance man biked onto the St. Mark’s campus to teach drama, and would go on to recruit legendary faculty members, inspire hundreds of young artists, and spawn a world-class Fine Arts program. We owe a debt of gratitude to the many (above) A view from the bell tower.
people whose talent, careful planning, and foresight have brought us to the place where we are today. It’s hard to imagine St. Mark’s without a
This is our time to
fine arts program. It’s hard to imagine a day
plant the seeds for
without the sound of music from the bell tower.
future generations
So much of what we take for granted was care-
of Marksmen and
fully planted by those with vision, passion,
their families, and
generosity, and a deep and abiding care for
I, for one, am
this School.
grateful and
When I arrived as Director of Communications in the fall of 2009, I jumped right into the planning for the public launch of The
humbled to have had a small part in doing so. I hope you all enjoy this issue and take PRIDE
Centennial Challenge, one of the most ambi-
in what we have accomplished and what we will
tious fundraising campaigns among secondary
continue to accomplish together.
schools in the country — certainly the most
~ Katy B. Rubarth
comprehensive in the history of our School.
Director of Communications
It’s hard to believe that we have less than three months until its completion and our goal of $110 Million is realized. There have been many great moments to celebrate along the way; objectives have been accomplished, and thousands of alumni, parents, and friends of the School have come together to make sure that excellence continues at St. Mark’s for decades to come. The Centennial Challenge is our opportunity to
Correction from the Last Issue Page 5 ~ Andrew Kleiman ’12 was erroneously left off of the Class of 2012 matriculation list. Andrew attends the University of Texas in Austin. We apologize for the omission.
be a part of something greater than ourselves.
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visitors on campus Guest Speakers Share Their Experiences
Rorke Denver Lieutenant Commander Rorke Denver knows a thing or two about courage and honor. As a Navy SEAL, those words are part of a creed he has lived by as a member of the most elite fighting force in history. As a SEAL, Denver traveled across the globe, pursuing America’s enemies and putting his life on the line to keep our (above) Harry Lynch ’84 speaks about the environment to Dan Northcut’s ’81 class. (above right) Rorke Denver addresses Upper School assembly.
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country safe. In December, he came to St. Mark’s and spoke
One of the many hidden benefits of a St. Mark’s
with Upper and Middle School boys about his
education is the chance to hear and visit with
experiences and thoughts on being a man.
unique speakers who, one way or another,
Denver opened with a few practical sugges-
make their way to 10600 Preston Road. This
tions for the boys before diving into the time
year alone, more than a half-dozen individuals
he spent in Bravo Platoon at SEAL Team 3,
have enlightened boys and their parents with
operating in Central and South America and
unique experiences and insights.
then in Iraq’s combat-heavy Al Anbar Province. Denver passed along the phrase, “Calm is conta-
Harry Lynch ’84 Documentary filmmaker and environmental
gious,” which he learned in his SEAL training and implemented throughout his 13-year career
educator Harry Lynch ’84 returned to campus
as an active-duty SEAL. To illustrate some of his
while promoting his new documentary Switch,
points, Denver showed scenes from the feature
which takes an agenda-free look at the energy
film Act of Valor, in which he starred with other
debate. Lynch visited the AP Environmental
real-life Navy SEALs.
Science class, taught by fellow Marksman Dan Northcut ’81, and discussed some of the themes in his documentary, such as the pros and cons
a topic all St. Mark’s parents can relate to, and
also screened videos from the Switch Energy
is the specialty of New York Times best-selling
Project, an educational website he co-created.
author Dr. Michael Thompson. The psychologist
While Harry co-produced the film, another
and school consultant spoke to a packed house of
Marksman was also on the crew: frequent
parents about how to raise responsible children.
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The trials and tribulations of raising boys is
of nuclear energy, coal, and fossil fuels. He
collaborator Wilson Waggoner ’90 served as
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Michael Thompson
Mixing clinical experience and anecdotes, Thompson offered advice on raising socially
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(bottom) Lee Berger with Middle School students. (below) Michael Thompson speaks to parents.
Eric Kusin ’00 As a guest of the Student Alumni Association, Eric Kusin ’00 spoke with Upper School students about his life as a buyer for the gift galleries at Neiman Marcus. With an accomplished resume, which includes working for Haynes & Boone, LLP, and the Texas Rangers Eric Kusin ’00 (center) with Baseball Club, Eric was able to share his own Upper School students. experiences navigating the worlds of graduate school, internships, and career choice. Eric received his Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Southern California and completed the J.D./M.B.A. program in 2008 at the University of Texas at Austin.
Patrick Collins ’99 Patrick Collins ’99 came back to campus and spoke with several of Dan Northcut’s ’81 Environmental Studies classes. Patrick, President and CEO at Cortez Resources, has spent most of his career in the oil and gas industry and was able to speak extensively about his work and the science Patrick Collins ’99. behind energy exploration and production. He also answered questions about the future of natural gas and fracking, a topic the students were currently studying. Patrick received his B.A. in Art History from Columbia and his M.B.A. from the Acton School of Business.
Chris Winn ’99
healthy and morally responsible children, with tips from getting boys to do their laundry to preventing a homesick college freshman. Thompson is already well known to St. Mark’s faculty, who read his book, Understanding Independent School Parents, in preparation for
Chris Winn ’99 was invited back to campus to speak to TELOS, a student group focused on the principles of Leadership & Ethics. Until recently, Chris has worked in mergers and acquisitions at RealPage, a publicly traded software company. He is now starting his own company. Speaking to Alicia and Chris Winn ’99. more than 30 students, Chris shared his thoughts on managing a large team of employees, starting his own business, and finding a work/life balance. Chris has a B.A. in Economics from UT Austin and received his M.B.A. from SMU in 2012.
the 2012 – 2013 school year.
Lee Berger In conjunction with the newly opened Perot
He spoke to sixth- and ninth-grade students and
Museum of Nature and Science, author and
autographed copies of his book. Berger and
renowned paleoanthropologist Lee Berger spent
Mead then went to the Perot Museum and
a day on campus sharing his adventures and
hosted a webcast for more than 600 students
experiences. Eugene McDermott Master Teacher
across Texas. Berger dined with the science
John Mead, a Facebook friend of Berger, asked
faculty, then spoke to a packed audience in the
him if he would be interested in speaking about
Great Hall. This semester, John Mead chose
his discovery at the School. Berger graciously
Berger’s book, In the Footsteps of Eve, as his
accepted and, with some help from the Perot
freshman class reading selection, and Berger has
Museum, arrived on campus one November day.
offered to web chat from South Africa.
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fall and winter sports news Conference, State, and National Recognition
Quarterback Recognized by Ford During St. Mark’s Homecoming pep rally on October 26, 2012, junior John Webb was named a Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week. The award was presented by Fortunes O’Neal and Angela Enright of Park Cities Ford, who also presented a trophy to Head Coach Bart Epperson. With half of the season yet to be played, John had already amassed more than 2,000 passing yards and completed 20 touchdowns. “John is an amazing student of the game,” said Coach Epperson. “He’s a fierce competitor who’s also a quiet leader. John is the type Coach Epperson, Fortunes O’Neal of Park Cities of player who Ford, and John Webb ’14. coaches love.” The Player of the Week award singles out student-athletes who excel in athletic achievement, leadership within the team, and success in academics and citizenship. Each week, Ford names five Texas students from each of the public school classifications and one private school student.
(above) SPC Champion Varsity Volleyball Team. (right) Mitchell So ’16 takes the gold at USA Fencing’s North American Cup.
Volleyball Everyone loves a great comeback story, and
through the bracket, not dropping a single game
Varsity Volleyball experienced one for the books
against Trinity Valley or Episcopal High School,
this year. After a close defeat at the hands of
before meeting defending champion Greenhill in
Greenhill in 2011 in the final Championship game,
the final game. The Lions ran over the Hornets,
the Lions came back hard this season, sweeping
3– 0, clinching the SPC title.
an early tournament in September. The next month, they beat both Greenhill and Trinity Valley to become the #1 seed in the North Zone. Finally, St. Mark’s made it all the way to the
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Fencing Several Varsity fencers finished high in the Texas State Fencing Championships, including
SPC Championship and had no intention of
Akshay Malhotra ’16, who finished first in foil. In
going home early. The Lions blew their way
addition, Mitchell So ’16 traveled to Louisville,
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(left) Members of the SPC Champion Varsity Soccer Team holding the trophy. (below left) SPC Champion Varsity Swim Team.
Crew Christening Honors Former Coach Will Forteith ’96 Photo by Conner Olson ’15
Thanks to the continuing generosity of an anonymous donor, St. Mark’s christened the newest scull in its rowing fleet, the William Forteith ’96, named in honor of the former student, crew coach, and faculty member. Standing before a crowd of family, friends, students, and alumni, Will offered his thanks and gratitude to the anonymous donor who has continued to support and strengthen the rowing program at St. Mark’s. He also challenged the current team attending the christening to row true and push themselves to become better men both on and off the water. After graduating from St. Mark’s, Will rowed for Cornell University’s Lightweight Crew. After earning his master’s in English and teaching for several years, he returned to 10600 Preston Road and eventually became Assistant Head of Middle School. During Will’s tenure as crew coach, the team won several state championship titles and competed in the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championship, finishing sixth in the nation.
Kentucky, where he won the Gold Medal for Men’s Saber (Y14) at USA Fencing’s North American Cup, rising above 122 competitors from around the continent.
Soccer The Varsity Soccer team returned to the Winter SPC Championships in February as the defending champions and upheld their title in a 3 –1 final game against Houston Kinkaid. This was their fourth straight appearance in the finals and second SPC Championship in a row.
Harrison Quarls ’13, former crew coach Will Forteith ’96, Sam Libby ’13, and Kevin Bass ’13 christen the new hull.
Swimming The conclusion of the Winter SPC games found the Varsity Swim Team a full 100 points ahead of their competition as they secured the SPC Championship title once again. New SPC records were set by the Lions for each of the three relay events. The swimmers also set new School Records in the 200 Free Relay with a time of 1:29.65 and the 200 Medley Relay, with a time of 1:39.95.
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Final Fall SPC Standings Cross Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st
Final Winter SPC Standings Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th Soccer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Wrestling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd
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literary festival includes visiting scholar Dennard Scholar Billy Collins, Former U.S. Poet Laureate
(above) Authors participating in a panel discussion for students. (above right) Literary Festival participants include Jonathan Ng ’14, David Brown, Curtis Sittenfield, Billy Collins, Marion Winik, Sid Balman ’76, Ashton Hashemipour ’16, Henry Woram ’13, Ryan O’Meara ’14, William Sydney ’15, and Peter Montgomery ’15. (right) Dennard Visiting Scholar Billy Collins speaks to students during assembly.
was also the Robert E. Dennard Visiting Scholar, helped to bring a new level of accomplishment and wit to the walls of Decherd Performance Hall. “It was surreal at times,” Brown said. “We had a literary celebrity here. His poetry is easier for students to understand than the usual poetry they are assigned. Combining his intelligence and humor really entertained our students.” Collins, who led a poetry reading as part of the Dennard Visiting Scholars Program, started
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studying poetry as a teenager.
Former Poet Laureate of the United States
“When I was in high school, to write poetry
Billy Collins joined international journalist
was to become unpopular,” Collins said. “Poetry
Sid Balman ’76, noted novelist Curtis Sittenfeld,
was something that didn’t have value.”
and essayist Marion Winik for the sixth annual
His father brought home poetry magazines,
Literary Festival. The four guests visited classes
and Collins’s initial forays into poetry blossomed
and interacted with students in both an assembly
into one of the most successful poetry careers in
and a reception.
modern history. Still, being named United States
Victor F. White Master Teacher David Brown, who worked with Festival Chair Ryan O’Meara ’14
in the near future, but anyone can aspire to
out the festival, was pleased with the outcome.
relate real life as effortlessly as Collins seems to. “Poems are a reminder of how amazing it is
also entertained,” Brown said. “The combination
to be alive and how fleeting that is,” he said. “It
of genders and genres was a success.”
says, ‘I’m here, I find myself at the conjunction
For Brown, it was special to have as notable a poet as Billy Collins visit the School. Collins, who On Campus | THE PRIDE
Collins’s triumphs in poetry may go unmatched
and William Sydney ’15 to coordinate and carry “We got writers who not only educated but
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Poet Laureate in 2001 came as a huge shock.
of these events, and that’s special.’ Poems are a declaration of presence.”
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student accolades
All-State Musicians Twenty-one Marksmen musicians traveled to San Marcos to perform in the Texas Private School Music Educators Association’s All-State Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestra Concerts on February 2, 2013. Making his fifth appearance in the All-State Orchestra, William Chang ’13 was named Concertmaster for the third consecutive year, and sophomore William Su was named Associate Concertmaster. All-State Orchestra musicians on violin included William Chang ’13, Concertmaster
(above) All-State Orchestra members and St. Mark’s orchestra director David Fray.
(5-year All-State member), William Su ’15, Assistant Concertmaster, Rohan Pinto ’15, Eugene Song ’16, Timothy Cho ’15, Hansen Kuo ’13 (4-year All-State member), Raffy
(left) Concertmaster William Chang ’13, is acknowledged by the director of the the All-State Orchestra.
Salcedo ’13, Joshua Choe ’16, Jonathan Ng ’14, and Eric Li ’16. Rounding out the All-State Orchestra were violists Sam Libby ’13 and Kevin Kim ’16, cellist Christopher Chen ’17, and
(below left) All-State Jazz Ensemble members.
principal bassist Patrick Magee ’17. Five Marksmen jazz musicians were selected for the All-State Jazz Ensemble and comprised a fourth of the entire group: Nick Buckenham ’15, on tenor saxophone II, Chris Carter ’15, on baritone saxophone, Jorge Hinojosa ’13 on tenor trombone III, Chris Hicks ’13 on bass guitar, and Umer Nadir ’15 on drum set II. Steven Tsai ’13 and Robert He ’13 represented St. Mark’s on the clarinet in the All-State Concert Band. Zach Burdette, Will Chang, James Rowan,
Students Present Papers at Colloquium
Warren Smith, Meyer Thalheimer, Steve Tsai,
Eight students from Lynne Weber’s AP
and Noah Yonack. Additionally, seniors Bryce
English 12 class were selected to present their
Holcomb, Sam Libby, and Taubert Nadalini were
papers at the 2013 James Joyce Dubliners
invited to participate in the Colloquium’s Creative
Colloquium, hosted at The Oakridge School on
Writing Workshop, hosted by Luke Jacob, Dean
Feburary 6. The students are seniors Zach Alden,
of Curriculum, of Trinity Valley School.
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Photo by Michael Doorey ’13, The ReMarker
Cartooning Student Wins National Award Most St. Mark’s teachers discourage students from doodling in class, but Dylan Kirksey ’13 received a national award for “outstanding cartooning.” As The ReMarker’s cartoonist, Dylan serves up three panels of humor with every issue. His vuvuzela-theme strip from the September 23, 2011 issue was awarded first place in the Comic Panel/Strip category in the 2012 Cartooning Awards, presented by the National Scholastic Press Association and Universal Uclick.
(above) Will Forbes ’18, selected as a 2013 Sports Illustrated Kids Reporter.
in primary rounds with victories over five other schools from across the nation. Their only prelimi-
Seventh-Grader Named Sports Illustrated Kids Reporter Aspiring sports journalist Will Forbes ’18
nary loss was to Pace Academy, which entered the tournament as the first-ranked team in the country. After preliminary competition, Burdette
has been selected to be a 2013 Sports Illustrated
was recognized as the 17th-best speaker and
Kids Reporter. Will and the seven other young
Marshall was recognized as the 25th-best speaker.
reporters chosen will have the opportunity to
In elimination rounds, Burdette and Marshall
attend sporting events and conduct interviews.
won a series of decisions, defeating Berkeley
Each Kid Reporter will also be given a place on
Prep and Greenhill School, and avenging their
the SI Kid Reporter webpage to post videos and
preliminary-round loss to Pace Academy. In
a sports blog, in addition to the chance to be
finals, they were defeated by Stratford Academy,
published in Sports Illustrated Kids.
the number-one preseason team that won the first two major tournaments of the year.
Debate Team Finishes Strong St. Mark’s Debate Team members Zach Burdette ’13 and Charlie Marshall ’14 started the
This was the School’s fifth appearance at the finals of the MBA tournament. St. Mark’s won the tournament in 1989, 1990, 2002, and 2011.
year off in fine fashion by finishing second at the prestigious Montgomery Bell Academy Southern Bell Forum debate tournament in Nashville. MBA
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National Merit Scholars The National Merit Scholarship Corporation
is smaller but more competitive than many Tier 1
has recognized 29 St. Mark’s seniors as
tournaments because they allow each school to
Commended Students, an honor based on
bring only its top team. En route to the finals,
PSAT scores and bestowed on only 34,000
Burdette and Marshall compiled a 5 –1 record
students nationwide.
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Congratulations to seniors Shivum Agrawal, Alexander Choy, Otto Clark-Martinek, Carlton Elder, Brendan Freeman, Dominic Garcia, (above) Photograph by YoungArts Finalist Michael Gilliland ’13.
Matthew Genecov, Michael Gilliland, Michael Gohlke, Andrew Hall, Daniel Hersh, Harrison Hewitt, Dylan Kirksey, Hansen Kuo, Ryan Miller,
(above left) Painting by YoungArts Finalist Robbey Orth ’13.
Will Moor, Taubert Nadalini, Robbey Orth, Adam Rawot, Raffy Salcedo, Warren Smith, Aditya Sureddi, Brian Vodicka, Henry Woram,
(left) The record-setting Middle School relay team swimmers.
Noah Yonack, Will Altabef, Pramukh Atluri, Hunter Book, and Zachary Burdette. In addition to being recognized as National Merit Commended Students, Dominic Garcia received a National Hispanic Honorable Mention, and Carlton Elder was recognized as a
attend the weeklong event. While there, Michael
National Achievement Semi-Finalist. Bryceson
received a Silver Award for his photography. Also
Holcomb and Deshawon Nembhard were also
recognized were juniors Lance Bock, Cameron
named Outstanding Participants.
Baxley, and Halbert Bai with Honorable Mention,
Eighteen seniors were recognized as Semi-
and Steven Tsai ’13 with Merit. YoungArts is the
finalists in the 2012 competition for National
exclusive nominating organization for selection
Merit Scholarships. Congratulations to Chandler
of the Presidential Scholar in the Arts.
Burke, William Chang, Aarav Chavda, Ryan Eichenwald, Andrew Graffy, Paul Gudmundsson, Justin Harvey, Niccolo Lazzara, Mitchell Lee,
Middle School Team Swims to Victory The Middle School Swim Team participated
Samuel Libby, Parker Matthews, Rajat Mittal,
February 2, 2013, in the Metroplex Middle
Rachit Mohan, Arjomaan Mozumder, James
School Championship Swim Meet, held at the
Rowan, Milan Savani, Meyer Thalheimer,
LISD Aquatic Center in The Colony. The team
and Steven Tsai.
finished in first place overall and set three new meet records.
YoungArts Finalists Travels to Miami
Swimming as a team, Matthew Yang ’17,
Painter Robbey Orth ’13 and photographer
Jacob Hum ’17, Ethan Pittson ’18, and Benjamin
Michael Gilliland ’13 were selected as YoungArts
Hurst ’18 set a new meet record in the 200-yard
Finalists and traveled to Miami, Florida, for
Freestyle Relay.
YoungArts Week. The budding artists were
Two individual meet records were set by
chosen as finalists from among thousands of
Jacob Hum ’17 — in the 50-yard Breaststroke
other students nationwide and were invited to
and the 50-yard Butterfly.
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st. mark’s traditions Pecos Wilderness Trip
The Class of 2016 embarks on the 10-day excursion into the Pecos Wilderness and the age-old St. Mark’s rite of passage.
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Grandparents’ Day
St. Mark’s welcomed more than 600 grandparents and guests to campus for a peek into a day in the life of a Marksman.
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Community Service
Winter is always the season of giving, as the Community Service program held several events, including McDonald’s Week, the post-Halloween Candy Drive, Austin Street Dinner, and the Holiday Gift Drive.
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Lessons & Carols and the All-School Christmas Party
The St. Mark’s community turns out for two holiday traditions: A Festival of Lessons & Carols and the All-School Christmas Party.
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The Homecoming Kickoff Party continues to draw hundreds of Alumni and their guests back to campus for food, fun, and Lion football.
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alumni in the news Marksmen Making National and International News
entitled Why the News in Hollywood Always
(above) Kurt Eichenwald ’79, speaking to a group of St. Mark’s parents, has recently published a new book about the months following 9/11.
Tommy Lee Jones ’65 again for his critically acclaimed role in Lincoln,
Boz Scaggs ’62. Sean’s articles have made
(above right) The cover of Kurt’s new book.
portraying Thaddeus Stevens, a Republican
regular appearances in the Los Angeles Times,
Congressional leader and fervent abolitionist.
The New York Times, and USA Today.
Wears a Tan. The anthology recalls encounters Tommy Lee Jones ’65 is on the awards circuit
with such Hollywood icons as Jack Lemmon, Richard Gere, Woody Allen, and fellow alumnus
As Lincoln led the nominations for Academy Awards and Golden Globes, Jones was honored by both with nominations for Best Supporting
Kurt Eichenwald ’79 Best-selling author Kurt Eichenwald ’79
Actor. Numerous other film critic associations
recently published his latest book, 500 Days:
have awarded Jones for his performance,
Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars, which
including the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics
chronicles the 18 months following 9/11. Kurt
Association. Jones was also recognized by his
dedicated the book to Lower School teacher
peers, receiving the Screen Actors Guild Award for
Frank Jordan, and the inscription reads:
Outstanding Male Performance in a Supporting
“Teacher, mentor, friend, and role model to
Role. Later this year, Jones will portray General
untold numbers of boys and men, including
Douglas MacArthur in the post-World War II drama
me.” Kurt is the author of three best-selling
Emperor, which chronicles how MacArthur and
books, one of which, The Informant, was made
his protégé, played by Matthew Fox, investigated
into a major motion picture. Kurt lives in
the Japanese Emperor’s involvement in the war.
Dallas with his wife, Teresa, and they have three Marksmen sons, Adam ’10, Ryan ’13, and Sam
Sean Mitchell ’66 Journalist and critic Sean Mitchell ’66 published a collection of profiles and essays
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’16. Kurt will receive the 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award at the upcoming Spring Alumni Dinner on April 19, 2013.
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John Sellars ’89 Weaving history, biology, ethics, and
(above) Ty Montgomery ’11 carries the ball for Stanford in the 99th Rose Bowl game.
Ty Montgomery ’11 Wide receiver Ty Montgomery enjoyed an
romance into a page-turning thriller is no easy
outstanding freshman year playing for Stanford.
task, but John Sellars ’89 has done just that in
Playing all 13 games, Montgomery caught
his new book The Dark Rift. Though the story is
24 passes for 350 yards and two touchdowns,
set in the near future, the plot pulls from the
including a 96-yard return on the final play
Spanish conquistadors to the Mayan prophets.
of the game at Washington State. He was
But beyond a stirring narrative, the very presen-
awarded the Menlo-Atherton Trophy, given
tation of the book is something unique. Symbols
to the team’s outstanding freshman player.
take the place of character names in dialogue
After his sophomore season at Stanford, Ty
and ancient maps and symbols dot each page.
had the opportunity to play in the 2013 Rose
John co-wrote the book with Christopher
Bowl, where he completed three catches
Haines, whom he met at Dartmouth College.
for 26 yards in the Cardinal victory over
(above left) The cover of John Sellars’s ’89 new book The Dark Rift.
the Wisconsin Badgers.
Jeremy Stewart ’97 Not content with simply making a comfortable flip-flop, Jeremy Stewart ’97 and business
Conner Youngblood ’08 Musician Conner Youngblood ’08 played to
partner Barrett Horton have created a truly
an audience of millions tuning in to one of tele-
humanitarian brand with their company, Hari
vision’s most popular shows. In a recent episode
Mari. Starting with the manufacturing, each
of Grey’s Anatomy, Conner’s song “Australia”
sandal is made with reprocessed rubber and
played as Doctors Meredith Grey and Christina
foam and sustainable hemp fiber, as well as
Yang stayed overnight with their patients in
memory foam for added comfort. Beyond
the hospital. The episode, “Beautiful Doom,”
fighting for the environment, Hari Mari also
aired on November 8, 2012, and was seen by
fights pediatric cancer, donating $3 from
9.26 million viewers, making it the most
every sandal sold to help families pay for their
watched show in its time slot. “Australia”
children’s cancer treatment.
appears on Conner’s new album, Sketches pt.1.
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alumni giving Alumni Continue to Lead the Way on Campus
claim to reach the 50 percent mark year in and year out. This new normal has been an exciting point of pride for Marksmen young and old. As 2012–2013 comes to a close in June, the Alumni Board and a dedicated group of Class Agents and other volunteers will work to move the needle toward 50 percent. St. Mark’s Alumni are at the top of their fields across the globe, leading companies and changing the world. Alumni Participation is just one more way in which our Association is Members of the Class of 2003 at their 5th Reunion Party.
leading the way.
Focused on a Fifth Year Alumni participation in the St. Mark’s Fund
This year marks the first that a reunion cycle
reached 53 percent last year, surpassing the
will celebrate its second Alumni Weekend, and
50 percent mark for the fourth year in a row.
the Classes of 3’s & 8’s have their sights set on
This year will make five, and the Alumni Board
making it a weekend to remember.
is ready to partner with the Alumni Association to make sure their goal is achieved. The Alumni Board believes that Marksmen
Beginning in October, the 10 Class Reunion Committees met to begin planning for the April weekend and their Reunion festivities. Each
love their School and want to maintain their
Committee was focused on several key goals:
connections because they understand the life-
first, to plan the best series of events possible;
long impact that St. Mark’s has on their lives. In
second, to spread the word to their classmates
searching for different metrics, it became clear
and ensure record-setting attendance; third,
that Alumni giving is one equitable measure-
to plan a Reunion Gift that would challenge
ment that allows us to compare the effectiveness
their class and the classes that will follow them
of the Alumni Program each year. Since 2007,
in the coming years. Those early ideas are now
the Alumni Board has used Alumni participation
in motion, and this April looks to be one of the
in the St. Mark’s Fund as a measurement of how
best 10600 Preston Road has seen.
engaged the Association is with the School. Since taking on the participation challenge,
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Reunion Program and Alumni Weekend
Alumni Weekend Chairman Carl Sewell ’02 and his Committee members are also hard at
the St. Mark’s Alumni Association has been able
work planning for the Weekend. Partnered with
to boast the highest rates in the nation. Few
the Alumni Office, their mission is to ensure a
colleges and very few independent schools can
great series of popular events. This year’s lineup
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(above) Alumni Weekend Family Cookout. (above left) Alumni classes, such as this one taught by Tom Adams, are always well attended.
total Alumni giving to the St. Mark’s Fund continues to eclipse $1 million each year, and will include the Alumni Golf Tournament at
for the past several, Alumni have given more
The Tribute at The Colony, alumni classes
than current parents. The 10 Reunion Classes
taught by faculty like Tom Adams, the Spring
also account for nearly 40 percent of total
Alumni Dinner honoring 40-year faculty
Alumni giving to the St. Mark’s Fund each year.
members John Stutsman, Bobbi Mailer, and
The work of the Reunion Committees is
Alice Oltrogge and Distinguished Alumnus Kurt
invaluable to the School. They challenge them-
Eichenwald ’79, the Family Cookout, and much
selves and other classes by raising expectations.
more. As always, Alumni Weekend will have
They ask every member of the Alumni Association,
something for everyone.
in a Reunion year, to pay tribute to the impact
As stated in their early planning, the Reunion Committees will help drive a majority of the traffic for the Weekend. As we enter the last few
that St. Mark’s had in their own life and to help strengthen the School for generations to come. This year, several classes have their sights set
months of planning, Committee members will
on breaking Reunion records. The Class of 2008
be reaching out to every single classmate,
is working tirelessly to set a 5th Reunion Record
making sure they know about the weekend and
for participation. The Class of 2003 has already
encouraging them to join old friends and faculty
set a 10th Reunion Record for giving and is
members back home on campus.
planning to raise the bar even further.
Committees will also continue to encourage
As Alumni Weekend and the Reunions
participation in the Reunion Class Gift program.
approach, the Classes of 3’s & 8’s will continue to
Since 2007, Reunion classes have done their part
do their part to drive attendance and participation.
to build excitement around giving to the School
Their shared mission will certainly leave a mark
and to grow the St. Mark’s Fund. With their help,
on campus to challenge future generations.
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alumni programs Engaged Across the Nation
(above) Alumni Gathering at Rice University. (top) Alumni Regional Event in Houston. (above right and right) Austin Gathering.
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As the new School year began last September, the
(2) events that allow alumni, of all ages, to connect
Executive Committee of the Alumni Board sat
with fellow Marksmen, the faculty, and the
down to focus on the coming year. Their objective
School, (3) to maintain more than 50 percent
was clear, to support the mission of the School
Alumni giving in the St. Mark’s Fund, and
by building the best Alumni Association in the
(4) to strategically grow the Alumni Network.
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Each year, these goals are met with an
giving. Their goal was bold, and to execute their
extraordinarily responsive and supportive
plan, the Alumni Board, partnered with the Office
Alumni Community. Marksmen young and old
of Development & Alumni Relations, will target
continue to engage with the School and spend
four specific areas: (1) the continued growth of
their time and resources to ensure a viable
the Alumni Weekend and Reunion Programs,
Alumni Association that strengthens the School.
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Regional Events Around the Nation As the Alumni Association grows, the Alumni
(top row and above left) Washington, D.C. Alumni Gathering. (above and left) New York City Alumni Event.
Office has seen the need for a boost in faculty travel. With this in mind, the Office took to the road to visit Alumni in 11 different cities with a handful of faculty riding shotgun. In September, St. Mark’s hosted events in Austin, Houston, and on the campus of Rice University, where David Brown, Victor F. White Master Teaching Chair in English, and Scott Gonzalez, Provost and Dean of the Campus, were traveling faculty guests. In October,
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(top row, above, and right) More New York City Alumni Gathering. (far right and above right) Los Angeles Alumni Gathering.
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St. Mark’s hosted seven events on the East
Nancy and Jeffrey Marcus Master Teaching
Coast, attracting more than 150 alumni in
Chair Bruce Westrate, Thomas B. Walker III ’73
Boston, New York, Philadelphia, New Haven,
Mathematics Department Chair Joe Milliet, and
Washington, D.C., and on the campuses of
others, took time out of their busy classroom
Dartmouth and Princeton. Stephen M. Seay ’68
schedules to attend some of the gatherings and
Science Department Chair Stephanie Barta,
catch up with their former students. As always,
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(above, top, top left) Dallas Alumni Holiday Luncheon at a new venue this year. (left) Alumni Soccer. (above left) Alumni Basketball.
this was a chance for Alumni and guests to hear
The Regional Clubs in New York and San
from Eugene McDermott Headmaster Arnie
Francisco continue to flourish, with activity
Holtberg on the state of the School. St. Mark’s
around the year for Alumni. In Austin and D.C.,
hit the West Coast a month later with faculty
Alumni leaders are continuing to push toward
members Amy Reck and Curtis Smith for events
Club status, with plans to launch officially in
in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
the next two years.
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An Evening at the Perot Museum, presented by St. Mark’s Alumni Leadership Speaker Series, drew a record number of attendees.
an installment of the Alumni Leadership Speaker Series. A panel of St. Mark’s Science Faculty was the evening’s featured speaker, as Alumni Association President Jeff Hillier ’76 welcomed the audience, before turning the microphone over to moderator David Campbell ’86. A faculty panel, consisting of Stephen M. Seay ’68 Science Department Chair Stephanie Barta, Cecil H. and Ida Green Master Teaching Chair Stephen Balog, Director of Environmental Studies Dan Northcut ’81, and Chemistry Teacher Ken Owens ’89 discussed a number of relevant questions on a variety of scientific topics and fielded questions from the audience.
Alumni Leadership Speaker Series The ALSS is a major focus for the Alumni
group discussed the state of scientific exploration
Board each year, with the goal of engaging
in the classrooms at 10600 Preston Road, how
community members in social, business, and
curriculum and subject matter must be constantly
cultural settings. The Speaker Series launched
updated to keep pace with the latest in scientific
several years ago as a way to provide more educa-
discovery, recent graduates of St. Mark’s, and the
tional opportunities to the Alumni Association.
current impact that Marksmen are having in
Speakers include visiting scholars, faculty
the scientific community, as well as the many
members, and alumni. This year’s program kicked
opportunities that faculty members have taken
off in December with Arnie Holtberg and more
for professional development.
than 130 guests enjoying the Holiday Luncheon at a new location in Arlington Hall at Lee Park.
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Among many other interesting issues, the
Following this presentation, guests were free to explore the four-story museum and its many
On the evening of February 25, more than 250
attractions, while interacting with the panelists,
alumni and their guests gathered at the recently
as well as many other St. Mark’s Science Faculty
opened Perot Museum of Nature and Science for
who were on hand as special guests.
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(this page) College-Age Alumni Holiday Luncheon.
Alumni Board Vision St. Mark’s is recognized nationally as having the best independent school alumni network, demonstrated by superior alumni engagement and contributions.
Alumni Board Values • • • • •
Commitment to Making St. Mark’s Better Passionate Involvement, Generosity, and Service High Standards Pursuit of Learning and Growth Promoting Camaraderie and Fun within the St. Mark’s Community
Young Alumni Activity Young Alumni continue to engage in the
the College-Age Holiday Luncheon in December.
Alumni Association from the moment they leave
Both events brought together almost 200 alumni
campus. This is no coincidence. For years, the
and guests to reconnect. The on-campus Student
Alumni Board and Alumni Office have made our
Alumni Association also continues to flourish
youngest alumni (those who have not yet cele-
under the strong Class of 2013 leadership of
brated their 15th Reunion) a priority, by hosting
Parker Matthews and Umang Shah. This group
events and communicating the importance
has already spent meetings focused on learning
of engagement before they ever leave campus.
about philanthropy and the Alumni Network,
This year at Thanksgiving, the Young Alumni
meeting with Alumni Board leaders, and sending
Holiday Party saw increased attendance, as did
care packages to College-Age Alumni.
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Spotlight roosevelt gift to fund new pipe organ
gifts of $25,000 or more, including 30 donors who’ve given $1 million or more. Mr. Fojtasek highlighted the success of the Alumni Financial Aid Challenge, the impact of the new buildings, the addition of newly endowed faculty positions, and that nearly $80 million of the more than $100 million in commitments had already been collected. “The final few months,” said Mr. Fojtasek, “will be the most important and possibly the most challenging,” and he stressed that more work remains as we near the $110 million goal. After concluding his remarks, he introduced Eugene McDermott Headmaster Arnie Holtberg. Seth Kelly ’84 and Liz Roosevelt Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Roosevelt, Emily and Toby Roosevelt ’81, and Headmaster Arnie Holtberg after the announcement of the Roosevelts’s gift.
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the assembled crowd for their individual and
The Centennial Challenge continues to transform
collective generosity and then made a very
the campus and strengthen the overall St. Mark’s
special announcement. He introduced and
experience. A recent gift was announced that
recognized Life Trustee and former Board of
has paved the way for the acquisition of a new
Trustees President Elliott “Tony” Roosevelt and
pipe organ for the St. Mark’s Chapel.
noted that Mr. Roosevelt and his wife, JoAnne,
On February 26, 2013, St. Mark’s recognized
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Mr. Holtberg echoed his personal thanks to
have committed $2 million to support the acqui-
many of its most generous donors at the annual
sition of a new pipe organ for the St. Mark’s
Headmaster’s Council Dinner, graciously hosted
Chapel. Arnie thanked the couple for their lead-
by current parents Harlan and Kathy Crow.
ership and acknowledged other members of the
Kathy Crow is a member of the Executive
Roosevelt family in attendance. The Roosevelts
Committee of the Board of Trustees and serves
have four children, including two sons who
as Co-Chair of The Centennial Challenge. After a
attended the School, Toby ’81 and David ’89.
warm welcome from Mrs. Crow, Board of
Their daughter, Liz, is married to a St. Mark’s
Trustees President Randall Fojtasek ’81 thanked
graduate, Seth Kelly ’84, a former Alumni
the many alumni, parents, and friends in atten-
Association President. Mr. Holtberg noted the
dance and expressed his enthusiasm about the
Roosevelts’s longstanding support of the Chapel
continuing progress of the Campaign, high-
program, having been major contributors to the
lighting several important achievements. He
construction of the building more than 20 years
noted that more than 250 donors have made
ago, having funded the installation of the
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Roosevelt Family “24-Bell” Carillon, and now, supporting the new pipe organ. This new custom instrument is being designed and built in Quebec, Canada by the worldrenowned Letourneau Organ Company. It is
to serve as a consultant during this process.
expected to be completed within two years and
Mr. Heller helped the committee evaluate the
will be installed in the St. Mark’s Chapel and
size, scope, usage, and potential cost of the
fine-tuned “voiced” to fit the acoustic surround-
project, a task similar to the process of planning
ings. The organ will not only support daily
for a new building. Organs are tailor-made to fit
Chapel services but many special events,
the space in which they reside, so this new organ
including a variety of choral services such as
would be custom-built to the exact specifications
Evensong, Lessons & Carols, Baccalaureate,
of the St. Mark’s Chapel.
weddings, and choir concerts. A new pipe organ was one of the specific
The Committee then went through an organ builders from around the world. Members
Centennial Challenge. The existing organ served
of the Committee visited a wide variety of facili-
the School well for many decades but has expe-
ties to hear instruments that had been installed
rienced significant deterioration over time and
by different builders in different venues. After
has been failing for a number of years. In addi-
months of careful review, three builders were
tion, the instrument lacks the range and capacity
selected to come to campus for a full day of
to adequately support the musical repertoire of
interviews with the entire Committee and
the St. Mark’s Choir. The new organ will provide
present their concepts for the new organ. Once
tremendous breadth and range and will be
the Committee agreed on the selection of
perfectly suited to our specific needs and space.
Letourneau, the School moved the process
A Planning Committee consisting of faculty, several years ago and has worked consistently to
forward to ensure completion of the project in a timely fashion. This exciting project would not have come to
determine exactly what the School’s need would
fruition without the tireless efforts of many
be for the next 50 –100 years and to make sure the
volunteers, nor without the financial generosity
instrument is ideally designed for the St. Mark’s
of several donors, including the Roosevelt family,
Chapel program. The School hired David Heller
whose ongoing commitment to the School will
of Trinity University, a noted pipe organ expert,
impact students for generations to come.
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(above left) Mr. and Mrs. Tony Roosevelt, Headmaster Arnie Holtberg, Toby Roosevelt ’81, and Liz Roosevelt Kelly, just prior to the installation of the new Carillon in January 2005.
exhaustive process of evaluating a variety of
campus priorities identified at the outset of The
administrators, and volunteers was assembled
(above) St. Mark’s Chapel will soon be home to a new, state-of-the-art pipe organ.
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The Centennial NEARS COMPLETION
Alumni Meet Financial Aid Challenge In April 2009, the Alumni Financial
On the Path to Manhood in front of Centennial Hall.
this initiative has been simply over-
Aid Challenge was initiated by two grad-
whelming. Alumni from classes as early
uates as a way to encourage alumni to
as the 1930s and as recent as the Class
participate in The Centennial Challenge
of 2012 have made new commitments
by making new gifts to support student
in support of the Challenge. In
financial aid. These two donors offered
December 2012, it was announced
to match dollar-for-dollar all new gifts
that alumni giving to financial aid had
from alumni for financial aid up to a
officially surpassed the $5 million goal.
total of $5 million. The response to
The Alumni Financial Aid Challenge was started by Casey McManemin ’79 (and his wife Megan) and Bob Roberts ’64 (and his wife Eveline), who each pledged $2.5 million to establish the Challenge, with an ultimate goal of raising $10 million for the Financial Aid Endowment. These two principal gifts represented the two largest single commitments to financial aid in the School’s history, but more important, they set in motion the opportunity for all alumni to participate in one of the cornerstone priorities of The Centennial Challenge. Casey McManemin ’79 commented, “When we began the Alumni Financial Aid Challenge, my hope was that we
2007
november Anonymous gift of $10 million to establish Centennial Endowment Challenge
2008
2008 may
Ackerman Family Master Teaching Chair in Lower School
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august Centennial Hall & The Robert K. Hoffman Center open
2009 may
Alumni Financial Aid Challenge announced
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could demonstrate to the alumni that their gift, every gift, makes a difference, and it makes a difference right now in supporting the School’s mission and its accessibility. I’m really proud of the way our alumni have responded to the Challenge. They’ve responded to the opportunity to make a difference in hundreds and thousands of boys’ lives.”
This challenge will result in a nearly
Bob Roberts ’64 added, “St. Mark’s
25 percent increase in the School’s
provides the opportunity to challenge
financial aid resources. Its impact
yourself and to excel. My St. Mark’s
will be felt by every boy who attends
experience enabled me to welcome
this School.”
challenges in business and contributed
Mr. Holtberg added, “I am deeply
significantly to my success in life.
grateful to Casey, Megan, Bob, and
Eveline and I are pleased that the
Eveline for their extraordinary support
Alumni Financial Aid Challenge
of and commitment to St. Mark’s. The
will allow the School to continue to
kind of financial leadership they are
provide these critical opportunities
providing supports excellence on our
to deserving students.”
campus each and every day. These gifts
Eugene McDermott Headmaster
will bring us one step closer toward our
Arnie Holtberg remarked, “Ensuring that
goal of making St. Mark’s accessible
St. Mark’s is accessible to the boys who
to any boy who has the ability to thrive
will both contribute to our community
on this campus.”
and benefit from our education is
new gifts to financial aid from families
2009
2010
2009 november 10
Public launch of The Centennial Challenge
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(above) David Sammons ’76 with his wife Diane.
Within the past six months, significant
among the School’s highest priorities.
june Centennial Hall & Hoffman Center receive LEED Certification
(top) Arnie Holtberg speaking to guests at the Headmaster’s Council Dinner
Gene & Alice Oltrogge Master Teaching Chair established
2010
Menter B. Terrill Society founded
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endowed funds for faculty support have been created. In October 2012, Tamara and David Campbell ’86, surprised the Lower School faculty at their weekly meeting by announcing the endowment of the Campbell Lower School Faculty Support Fund. The Campbells read the following statement during the announcement of their gift: “It is with great admiration for your dedication and hard work and and alumni — spanning many
immense gratitude for its impact on
decades of connection to St. Mark’s —
our son, Colin, that we wish to share
have helped the Challenge reach its
with you this Fund. All of you have
successful completion.
devoted your careers to developing
Due to the overwhelming response
the unlimited potential of the very
from alumni, efforts are underway to
youngest Marksmen. It is truly amazing
expand the scope of the Challenge to
to witness those high expectations come
encourage additional financial aid gifts
to fruition over the four years of Lower
between now and the conclusion of
School. St. Mark’s has an incredible
the Campaign on June 30, 2013.
Lower School because of your efforts and your commitment to excellence
Faculty Support Continues to Grow Another pillar of The Centennial
for its youngest students. For that, we are most grateful.”
Challenge, faculty support, continues to receive unprecedented levels of affirmation from donors to the School.
Aid and Faculty Support, The Centennial
Master Teaching Chairs have been
Challenge is also focused on providing
added, professional development
increased support to academic, athletic,
opportunities have expanded, and
artistic, and extracurricular endeavors
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Gatherings begin
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In addition to increasing Financial
Thanks to The Centennial Challenge,
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april 17 East Coast Launch of The Centennial Challenge
Support for Critical Programs
april 9–10 West Coast Launch of The Centennial Challenge Centennial Impact
2011 november 6
Central Texas Launch of The Centennial Challenge
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that are so critical to the mission of the School. In developing the “whole boy,” we remain committed to each student’s experience both in and out of the classroom. In honor of their son, 2012 graduate Joseph Bush, Shelby and Nell Bush have endowed a new fund designed to support and strengthen the efforts and impact of the St. Mark’s Community Service Program. The Bush Family Fund for Community Service will serve as a permanent resource for the terrific work throughout the Dallas community that “Joe was a natural leader that did
Marksmen make possible daily. During his time at St. Mark’s, Joe
Joe Bush ’12 (on the right) lending a hand at the North Texas Food Bank.
community service because it really
served as the Head of McDonald’s
mattered to him. He made real lasting
Week and was instrumental in the
relationships with everyone he encoun-
annual Habitat for Humanity projects
tered and was a great ambassador
each year that he was in Upper School.
for St. Mark’s. Joe is a dedicated
In honor of his deep love for and
young man that will do great things
commitment yo the service of others,
for this world.”
this new fund will honor Joe’s dedicated efforts to serve the community during his time at St. Mark’s, and it will ensure
Supporting Campus Improvements Through The Centennial Challenge,
that future generations of Marksmen
the face of St. Mark’s has changed with
have the same opportunity to make a
the addition of Centennial Hall and the
profound impact throughout the
Robert K. Hoffman Center. These beau-
community outside 10600 Preston Road.
tiful, state-of-the-art, award-winning buildings have dramatically enhanced
Laura Day, the Director of the Hockaday/St. Mark’s Community
the teaching and learning environment
Service Program, praised Joe’s impact:
for our teachers and students.
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2012
Planetarium leases new projector Organ Committee formed
2012
Suzanne & Patrick McGee Family Master Teaching Chair in Mathematics
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Supporting Today’s Needs Through the St. Mark’s Fund The St. Mark’s Fund, the School’s annual and most important fundraising campaign, is a critical component of The Centennial Challenge, and the ongoing success of this initiative has been key to the overall success of The Campaign. Throughout the Math teacher Paul Mlakar using the SmartBoard in his classroom.
duration of The Centennial Challenge, the goal for the St. Mark’s Fund has Though Centennial Hall and the
increased every year, and every year
Robert K. Hoffman Center have been a
that heightened goal has been met.
crucial part of daily life at St. Mark’s for
Tuition and fees pay roughly
more than four years now, opportunities
68 percent of the cost of a St. Mark’s
to support the permanent endowment to
education, with St. Mark’s Fund contri-
maintain these spaces are still available.
butions and endowments making up
When Vinay and Kanika Jain made
the difference. St. Mark’s is fortunate
their gift to The Centennial Challenge,
to benefit from alumni and parent
after exploring the various avenues
participation rates that are among the
available to support The Campaign,
highest in the country. Last year,
they ultimately decided to designate
88 percent of parents and 53 percent
their contribution toward Building
of alumni participated.
Support. After exploring the various classroom spaces throughout Centen-
way for every member of our commu-
nial and Hoffman, they settled on
nity to participate in The Centennial
Paul Mlakar’s math classroom, A223.
Challenge, and this annual show of
Mr. Mlakar’s classroom is home to some
support ensures excellence across
of the most cutting-edge technology
our campus and affirms the good
employed on the St. Mark’s campus,
work that is done at 10600 Preston
which appealed to the Jains.
Road every day.
2012
Al G. Hill Jr., ’63 Director of College Counseling established
2012
2012
Fojtasek Family gift to name Lower School
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The St. Mark’s Fund is a meaningful
november Campaign crosses $100 million milestone
to be continued...
2012 december
Alumni Financial
Aid Challenge met
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CURTAIN CALL Revival and Tribute to Beloved Director
It is hard to imagine St. Mark’s without a Fine Arts Program. Today, the campus is filled with young Marksmen sketching charcoal drawings of the Chapel, rehearsing Shakespeare in the amphitheater, and practicing violin outside the band hall. But there was a time when music, theater, and art were not components of a Marksman education. That all changed on one fateful day in February 1964, when a young artist and scholar named Tony Vintcent bicycled into Dallas. His bicycle gave out in front of an all-boys prep school at 10600 Preston Road. He parked his bike, and for nearly a decade, Vintcent called St. Mark’s his home. As Vintcent settled into campus as a teacher and the “Pied Piper of Davis Hall,” he approached St. Mark’s Headmaster Chris Berrisford with a simple and somewhat theatrical request: “Please, sir, I want some more.” But unlike the cruel cook in Oliver Twist, Mr. Berrisford saw the vision that Tony had for the School and offered Mr. Vintcent far more than just another spoonful of gruel. From that conversation, the modern Fine Arts Department was born. Vintcent was later named the School’s first Fine Arts Department Chair Tony A. Vintcent
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Harlequin Players’ Homepage Tony Vintcent and former students gathering before their luncheon.
and under his reign the arts became a central pillar of the St. Mark’s education. During his years, numerous legendary teachers found a home at 10600 Preston Road. Some, including Alice Oltrogge,
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Bill Kysor, and Mary Ann Livengood, are still at St. Mark’s, teaching boys how to draw, sculpt, and sing. More than that, the boys learned how to dream. During his nearly 10 years at St. Mark’s, Vintcent’s teaching and passion inspired hundreds of young men. Vintcent’s lasting impression was also felt by an intimate group of 200 student actors and actresses who comprised the Harlequin Players. From 1965 to 1972,
During their eight-season run, the Harlequin Players produced dozens of plays with the help of hundreds of students. When you consider all of the photos, playbills, newspaper reviews, rosters, and reunions, it adds up to a lot of media. In 2012, as the Harlequins prepared their reunion to honor Tony Vintcent, member Michael Jung ’72 conceived a plan to organize and curate all of the media surrounding the company and their performances. Working with Michael, St. Mark’s Office of Development & Alumni Relations created a special page on the School’s website dedicated to the Harlequin Players. Users can now browse through each season and view photos, programs, news clippings, and summaries of each production, as well as the four reunions held since 1985. A full roster also lists every member of the company, with special pages dedicated to Tony Vintcent and Bill Hootkins ’66, who went on to big-screen fame, appearing in Indiana Jones, Batman, and Star Wars.
the Harlequin Players, under Vintcent’s direction, produced summer stock theater. The company put on a wide range of productions, from musicals
each play, from actor, to stagehand,
and comedies, to Shakespearean
to publicity, and so on. As a result,
performance, the Harlequin Players
classics and historical dramas. One
at the end of each summer, the
returned to St. Mark’s for one more
special rule of the Harlequins was that
Harlequin Players produced a solid
curtain call, and to give recognition to
every student had to rotate roles after
stock of well-rounded thespians.
the man who started it all. On Friday,
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Alumni and Harlequin Players gather prior to the luncheon honoring Tony Vintcent.
and crew reported back to campus and to Decherd Performance Hall early Saturday morning for their first official rehearsal in more than four decades. With Vintcent in the director’s chair, October 12, 2012, more than 70 Alumni,
Headmaster Arnie Holtberg shared
the thespians read their lines, practiced
friends, and Harlequin Players entered
more good news. Under the leadership of
singing in harmony, and prepared for
Nearburg Hall to reunite and pay tribute
several donors, the School was proud to
their big premiere of Under Milk Wood,
to their “Mr. V.”
announce the creation of the Anthony
a play by Dylan Thomas, which the
A. Vintcent Fine Arts Endowment. The
Harlequins last performed in 1968.
After a lunch full of nostalgic reminiscing, Eugene McDermott Headmaster
nearly $300,000 Fund represents a
Arnie Holtberg, Assistant Headmaster
permanent tribute to Vintcent’s legacy,
finally dimmed and Vintcent welcomed
David Dini, Michael Merrill ’72, and Janet
and the love he inspired in his students.
the audience, noting, “This was a hell
Spencer Shaw (the co-founder and Queen
Standing up to deliver his remarks,
of a lot easier when they were 16.” As
of the Harlequin Players) stood to give
Vintcent could only say, “I am over-
Vintcent set the poetic tone of the play
their remarks. Shaw received the biggest
whelmed, I am thrilled, and as we say
with his opening narration, the cast on
laugh for her memory of how St. Mark’s
in French, bouleversé.”
stage seemed to be transported back in
old khaki uniforms made the boys resemble Hockaday school bus drivers.
Following the Friday luncheon and an evening reunion banquet, the cast
Performing to a full house, the lights
time and, for a few hours, the Harlequin Players were in their prime.
Anthony A. Vintcent Fine Arts Endowment St. Mark’s School of Texas is pleased to announce the establishment of the Anthony A. Vintcent Fine Arts Endowment with foundational gifts totaling nearly $300,000. This Fund pays tribute to Tony Vintcent, former member of the St. Mark’s Faculty, Fine Arts Department Chair, and Director of the summer stock Harlequin Players. Mr. Vintcent’s teaching style and energy positively influenced the lives of generations of young aspiring artists, and his legacy extends throughout St. Mark’s, the Dallas community, and the acting community across the nation. The Anthony A. Vintcent Fine Arts Endowment is permanently endowed and designated to support the St. Mark’s faculty. Funds like this enable St. Mark’s to recruit and retain the best teachers in the world and make important investments in their professional development. These resources allow faculty members to pursue their interests and passions and remain at the top of their craft. Teachers then return to campus with new skills and fresh perspectives to share with colleagues and students alike.
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(below) Gathering prior to lunch. (right) Michael Merrill ’72 shares stories about the Harlequin Players. (far right) Former students visit and share memories with Tony Vintcent.
Fine Arts Department Highlights & Awards F In 2010, two Marksmen were named Presidential Scholars in the Arts for Band and
Ceramics, joining an elite group of 18 other artists honored in Washington, D.C., at a White House-sponsored ceremony. F In the past two years, six Marksmen have been named as Finalists for the Presidential
Scholarship in the Arts for their work in Ceramics, Woodworking, Photography, and 2-D Art Painting, and more than 10 have received Honorable Mention. F The St. Mark’s/Hockaday Drama Program won nine Cappie awards for their
outstanding acting and production work in 2011, including two for Lead Actor in a play. F The St. Mark’s Choir traveled to South Africa for a week of performances during the
summer of 2011 for their biannual Choir Tour and are headed to England this year. F The Upper School Choir sang the National Anthem at a Dallas Mavericks home
game in March 2012. F In 2012, The St. Mark’s Photography Program was named “Top Program” for the
sixth consecutive year by the Association of Texas Photography Instructors, winning first place in three specific competition categories. F This year, St. Mark’s students comprised a fourth of the Texas Private School Music
Educators Association All-State Jazz Ensemble. Fourteen St. Mark’s string players were selected for the 2013 TPSMEA All-State Orchestra. In 2008, Marksmen comprised nearly a third of the entire performing team. F The film Drawings, produced by two Upper School students, was screened at the
2012 South by Southwest Film Festival’s Texas High School Film Competition.
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the CentennIaL ChaLLenge
Lead | InspIre | Be Counted
Remarks 1964
1970
Classmates ALLEN CULLUM ’64, JOHN BROMBERG ’64,
PETER JULIAN ’70 and his sculpture Hermès de Nuits Saint
MIKE LEVY ’64, and MIKE PHILLIPS ’64 gathered for their
Georges drew many visitors to his solo exhibition at Galerie
monthly lunch in January. Mike Levy traveled from Austin to
Chaon in Granville, France, in November 2012. Inspired by the
join the group. Class members also met at the Park Cities
ancient Greek tradition of making a wish when passing the
Club in December for their annual Christmas lunch.
sculptural image of the Greek god, Peter has created several sculptures and paintings in the form of herms.
1971 ROBERT CRAWFORD ’71 recently retired from teaching 12th-grade humanities and AP English literature at Desert Vista High School in the Tempe Union High School District. Robert is training to become a docent at the Phoenix Art Museum and enjoys spending more time reading French literature, playing golf, and studying classical guitar. Allen Cullum ’64 (not pictured), John Bromberg ’64, Mike Levy ’64, and Mike Phillips ’64 at the GREAT Class of ’64 monthly lunch.
Robert and his wife, Josephine, live in Tempe, Arizona.
1975
BRITT KOLAR ’64 was honored to receive the Aurora
George Clooney will star in and direct the film
Medical Group 2012 Physician Award, presented to a
The Monument’s Men, based on the book by 2011
physician who has made unique contributions working
Distinguished Alumnus ROBERT EDSEL ’75. Matt Damon,
with Wisconsin patients and their families in the area of
Daniel Craig, Bill Murray, and Cate Blanchett will also
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Britt lives in
star in the movie, which is expected to be released in 2014.
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, with his wife Margi. STEVE WINN ’64 was recognized as one of the winners of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 Award in the Southwest Area North Region. As RealPage CEO and Chairman of the Board, Steve received this award in the technology category, for his leadership in taking RealPage public in 2010. RealPage was one of the 10 best-performing IPOs of the year.
1976 SID BALMAN ’76 had the opportunity to reconnect with faculty member John Stutsman and former faculty members Tom Adams and Ken Owens. The group enjoyed lunch at St. Mark’s while Sid was on campus for the annual Literary Festival in January. Sid and his
1967
family live
STANLEY PASARELL ’67 and his Puerto Rican resort, the
D.C., where Sid
Royal Isabela Resort, were featured in the January 2013 issue
is a principal
of Food & Wine Magazine. Stanley co-founded the resort
at Reputation
with his brother Charles.
for Regions.
St. Mark’s School of Texas
in Washington,
Former faculty member Ken Owens, Sid Balman ’76, and faculty member John Stutsman.
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Military Marksmen St. Mark’s Alumni never shy away from an opportunity to serve their fellow man and their country. Generations of Marksmen have given their time and energy to the Armed Forces. For their service and ongoing commitment to our nation, we thank them. In our ongoing effort to honor this important group of Alumni, we continue to compile a list of Marksmen with Military Service. These are the men who have been added to the list since our previous publication in the Summer 2012 issue of The Pride.
U.S. ARMY
U.S. NAVY
Benjamin F. Martin, Jr. ’41 Cecil W. Warren ’64 Peter F. Maxson ’65 Peter K. Lutken III ’67 David D. Casey ’80 Kevin M. Kadesky ’80 Richard P. Dzina, Jr. ’81 Mark D. Miller ’91
H. Leslie Moore ’56 Michael P. Cooley ’89
To see the full list, please visit www.smtexas.org/MilitaryAlumni.
1982 JEFF MILLER ’82 was recently promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of Halliburton. He previously served as senior vice president for Global Business Development & Marketing. Jeff and his wife, Rhonda, and their two sons have lived in Venezuela, Angola, Africa, and Indonesia. Jeff Miller ’82.
1984 JOSEPH BATSON ’84 traveled to Bolivia in 2012 to visit classmate GREG HURST ’84. Greg and his family are missionaries and live in La Paz, Bolivia. Joseph practices law in Amarillo, Texas. HARRY LYNCH ’84 returned to campus in December to
1978
discuss his most recent film, Switch, with students in DAN
35 Years
PAUL SCHMIDT ’78 recently resumed competing in
NORTHCUT’S ’81 class. (Read more about Harry’s visit and his documentary in “Visitors on Campus” on page 4.)
national fencing competitions in the Veterans (over age 50) bracket. At a tournament in Milwaukee in December, his
ARNOLD SPENCER ’84 recently joined the criminal defense
first opponent was former teammate OSCAR ESTELL ’79.
group of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, considered one
Paul and Oscar enjoyed reminiscing about former St. Mark’s
of the best white-collar defense groups in the country. Prior
fencing coach, Monsieur Daniel Nevot. Paul and his wife,
to joining Akin Gump et al., Arnold served as the First
Joanne, live in Princeton, New Jersey, where Paul is a
Assistant United States Attorney and Chief of the Criminal
teacher at the Princeton Day School.
Division for East Texas. Arnold moved his practice with MIKE WARNECKE ’87, and they join MICHAEL COOLEY ’89,
DAVID VANDERPOOL ’78 was featured in Everyday Heroes: 50 Americans Changing the World One Nonprofit at a Time for his philanthropy and assistance to communities in developing nations. David’s nonprofit, Mobile Medical Disaster Relief, serves 14 countries around the globe and provided free health care to more than 10,000 patients last year alone. David and his wife, Laurie, currently live in Brentwood, Tennessee.
who is in the firm’s financial restructuring group.
1985 MARK MULLEN ’85 recently started Radarami, a project that distributes recent topical nonfiction books translated into Georgian in villages and towns throughout the former Soviet Republic. It also connects readers with each other via text message. Mark is the Chair of Transparency
1979
International Georgia and a shareholder in a micro-finance
KURT EICHENWALD ’79 recently published his fourth
live in the capital, Tbilisi, with their two young children,
book, 500 Days: Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars. (Read
Luka and Taso.
organization and a boutique hotel. He and his wife, Rusiko,
more about Kurt’s book in “Alumni in the News” on page 18.)
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After 18 years at his prior firm, MIKE WARNECKE ’87 moved his law practice to Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld to take advantage of its nationally ranked practices and global reach. Mike moved as a group of seven partners, including ARNOLD SPENCER ’84. Mike and Arnold join MICHAEL COOLEY ’89. Mike continues to focus on a broad range of government investigations and business litigation. Mark Mullen ’85 with the all-volunteer staff and Kathryn Shulz, book critic for New York Magazine and author of Being Wrong, on a book tour after translating her book.
BRUCE STECKLER ’85, formerly head of the general litigation section of Baron & Budd, PC, recently opened his own law firm, The Steckler Law Firm. Last year, Bruce was a finalist for Public Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year for his settlements with the largest banks in the United States in In re: Bank Overdraft Litigation MDL. He was also recognized by the National Law Journal for his work as a member of Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in reaching a historic nationwide settlement in In re: Chinese Drywall litigation.
1988
25 Years
CHRIS FLANAGAN ’88 and his wife, Christine, are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Christopher Stephen Flanagan IV, who was born on December 9, 2012. Big sisters Kate (11) and Annette (3) are also thrilled with their little brother. Chris and his family live in Dallas, where Chris is a director at Credit Suisse. Christopher Flanagan.
Bruce was again recognized by D Magazine as a “Best Lawyer” in Dallas and was recently honored to be named a “Super Lawyer” for the ninth consecutive year. Bruce lives in Dallas with his wife, Debbie, and three children: Sophia (14), Daniel (12), and Julia (8).
1989 COLLIE JAMES ’89 and his wife, Monica, welcomed a baby boy, Collie Fitch James V, on October 12, 2012, at 7 lbs., 15 oz., and 19.5 inches long. Monica and Collie were married
1986
on December 30, 2011, in the Royal Botanical Gardens in
MARK JENKINS ’86 married Liuba Baban-Loutsenko on
of Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, in the Orange County office
November 3, 2012, at Highland Park United Methodist
after a 14-year career at Latham & Watkins LLP. Collie’s
Church. The couple lives in Dallas, where Mark is a partner
daughter, Maddie, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain
at Fidelity Forensics Group, LLC.
tumor and passed away at age 5 on March 13, 2011. Her love
1987 JASON BERGMANN ’87 was honored to be one of four recipients of the Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Contributions by a New Employee at the 60th Annual Attorney General’s Awards Ceremony. Jason was recognized for his exceptional performance and notable accomplish-
Melbourne, Australia. In 2012, Collie joined the partnership
of the ocean inspired a fundraising effort for the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California, opening in June. Collie shares his sincere thanks for the support his family received, and says he would be thrilled to give a tour to any Marksmen. The family lives in nearby Capistrano Beach, California. (photo on the next page)
ments as a trial attorney for the Tax Division’s Court of Federal Claims Section. Jason and his wife, Laura, and two children, Nathan and Paige, live in Arlington, Virginia.
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1990 ANDREW BROOM ’90 recently transitioned to Honda Aircraft Company as the division director of corporate communications and marketing. Andrew and his wife Melissa live in Summerfield, North Carolina, with their three sons: Spencer, Jack, and Colin. Adina Solomon and TORSTEN SCHEIHAGEN ’90 welcomed Clark Xerxes Scheihagen on June 9, 2012. Clark weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. and was 21 inches long. Torsten, Adina, and Clark live in Brooklyn, Monica James, wife of Collie James ’89, holds their new son Collie Fitch James V.
JOHN SELLARS ’89 recently published a new book, The Dark Rift. (Read more about John’s book in “Alumni in the News” on page 18.)
New York. Torsten is an editor in medical publishing and Adina is a technology manager for a financial regulatory agency.
BEN VIG ’89 and fellow Marksmen JOEY NEUHOFF ’89, TED NURRE ’88, ROBERT GARRETT ’88, DOUG FORDYCE ’88, MIKE PALMER ’88, BUNKY VROOM ’89, CHIP BARNETT ’88, and STEWART STEWART ’88 traveled to Chicago last fall for their fantasy football draft. Their league, Gihumongi, was formed a decade ago. Other classmates in Gihumongi include CHANCE MILLER ’88, ROBERT MUSSLEWHITE ’88, and KEVEN MCALESTER ’88.
Clark Xerxes Scheihagen.
1991 D Magazine recognized BRADY WYATT ’91 on its 2012 list of “Best Lawyers” in Dallas. He was also named a “Super Lawyer” by Texas Monthly. Brady is a trial attorney, specializing in criminal law. Brady and his wife, Merry Munson Wyatt (Hockaday ’93), live in Dallas with their two children, Brady (4) and Susie (2).
1992 Misty and PHILIP RAY ’92 are excited to announce the newest addition to their family, Olivia Dane Ray, born November 5, 2012. She weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz. and was welcomed into the family by her 2-year-old brother Alexander. The proud (front row) Joey Neuhoff ’89, Ted Nurre ’88, Ben Vig ’89, Robert Garrett ’88, Doug Fordyce ’88, and Mike Palmer ’88. (back row) Bunky Vroom ’89, Chip Barnett ’88, and Stewart Stewart ’88).
parents share that Marksman DR. HAMPTON RICHARDS ’95
Phil Ray ’92 holding Olivia.
delivered Olivia. The family lives in Dallas, where Philip is a board-certified criminal law attorney.
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1993
20 Years
MICHAEL WISENBAKER, JR. ’93 and Lindsey Whitt were
EPHRAIM (FRY) WERNICK ’95 was married to Lea Graff
married on July 14, 2012, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The
Gessaman on May 5, 2012, in Richmond, Virginia. Fry and
ceremony was held at
Lea were thankful that so many family and friends could join
the home of the
them, including Fry’s brother, BARRY WERNICK ’89, and
groom’s mother,
fellow Marksmen RAY EVERITT ’95, JUSTIN MAPES ’95,
overlooking the
JOSH MUSIC ’94, TRAVIS PERRY ’95, HAMPTON
Garden of the Gods.
RICHARDS ’95, MOOD ROWGHANI ’95, BILL SPARKS ’95,
Following the wedding,
JEREMY STEIN ’96, JEREMY STEWART ’97, GREGORY
the couple spent their
SUDBURY ’94, and ANDREW UNTERBERG ’94. After a
honeymoon in Italy,
honeymoon in the
Montenegro, and
Caribbean, Fry and
Switzerland. Michael
Lea returned to
and Lindsey live in
Washington, D.C.,
Dallas, where Michael
where Fry works as
is the president of the
a federal prosecutor
Peregrine Group.
in the fraud and public Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wisenbaker, Jr. ’93.
1994 SCOTT GINSBURG ’94 is the founder of Principal Real Estate Investment and Development Company in California.
corruption section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and Lea works as a contracting officer with TASC.
Scott and his wife, Jamie, live in Culver City, California, with their son, Jackson.
1995
Mr. and Mrs. Fry Wernick ’95.
the arrival of their daughter, Abigail Clare, on December 28,
1997
2011. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah. Joe is the son of
BRIAN BACHARACH ’97 and his wife, Catherine, welcomed
St. Mark’s faculty member Clara Ann Norman.
their second child, Charles Hutson Bacharach, on August 12,
JOSEPH NORMAN ’95 and his wife, Erin Gilmore, welcomed
2012. Charlie joins older sister Hallie, who turned 3 years old in January. Brian and his family live in Dallas.
Joe Norman ’95 with his wife, Erin Gilmore, and their daughter Abby. Hallie and Charles Hutson Bacharach.
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BRAD HIRSCH ’97 and his wife, Margaret Johansen Hirsch
CULLEY BARRAGAN ’98 and his wife, Lara, welcomed
(Hockaday ’97), were excited to welcome a baby boy, Jacob
Blakely Harper Barragan on July 31, 2012. Blakely weighed in
Hirsch, on December 19, 2012. He weighed 9 lbs., 2 oz. Jacob
at 7 lbs., 4 oz. at birth.
shares his birthday with one grandfather and his name with his other grandfather. Jacob’s cousin, BILLY LOCKHART ’20,
KEVIN KORNGUT ’98 married Juliet Mueller in an intimate
bought him his first
ceremony, where they were joined by family and friends at
St. Mark’s outfit.
the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, on October 27, 2012.
Brad and his family
After a honeymoon cruise in the Mediterranean, they
live in Durham,
returned to Dallas,
North Carolina,
where Juliet practices
where Brad is an
occupational therapy
assistant professor
at Parkland Hospital
at the Duke Univer-
and Kevin is a senior
sity School of
architect with Miller
Medicine.
& Associates.
Jacob Hirsch. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Korngut ’98.
1998
15 Years
Kristin and BOOTH ALDRED ’98 welcomed a baby girl, Vivienne Elise Aldred, on August 4, 2012. Vivienne joins big brother, Dimitri, who is now 2 years old. Kristin and Booth
BRANDON PAULSON ’98 married Meghan Duff on November 3, 2012, in San Francisco, California. Marksmen in attendance included Brandon’s brothers SCOTT PAULSON ’99 and KEVIN PAULSON ’06 and classmates BOOTH ALDRED ’98,
live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where Booth is completing a
WES GILBREATH ’98,
radiology
and JULIAN LEE ’98.
residency at
Brandon and Meghan
the University
live in Menlo Park,
of Utah.
California.
Vivienne Elise Aldred.
Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Paulson ’98.
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1999
2000
Lindsey and PATRICK COLLINS ’99 are excited to announce
FADI CONSTANTINE ’00 married Kristin Brooke Knight
the birth of their first child, Patrick Ford Collins, born
on September 22, 2012, in Cabo San Lucas. Fadi’s brother
August 8, 2012. Ford was 9 lbs., 2 oz., and 21 inches long. In
RYAN CONSTANTINE ’09 was the best man. Fellow
December 2012, Patrick returned to 10600 Preston Road to
Marksmen there to celebrate included ERIC KUSIN ’00,
speak to DAN NORTHCUT’S ’81 science class about his work
JAKE WAGNER ’00, TONY RUGGERI ’00, JUSTIN LAUB ’00,
in the energy industry.
BRAD SCHLEUTER ’00, and JAY BARNARD ’00. Fadi and
Patrick is the president
Kristin live in Dallas, where they are both finishing their
and CEO of Cortez
residencies at UT Southwestern Medical Center in plastic
Resources, a Dallas-
surgery and otolaryngology, respectively.
based oil and gas exploration company.
Patrick Ford Collins.
Jen and RYAN BRANNAN ’99 were married on September 15, 2012, in Beaver Creek, Colorado, with their family in attendance. The couple then celebrated with friends and family the following weekend in Austin, Texas. Jen and Ryan live in Austin.
Drs. Kristin and Fadi Constantine ’00.
PARAG VAIDYA ’00 recently returned to Dallas with his wife, Purva Jain, after spending seven years working in finance and private equity in New York and India. Parag joined his family’s North American diamond and jewelry wholesale business, Authentic Gem Imports, as managing director.
2001 Already licensed in Texas, COLLIN LENSING ’01 passed the Ohio State Bar Exam in October 2012. Collin was also promoted to senior managing associate of the Cincinati office of Hameline & Eccleston, an oil, gas, and energy law firm. Collin’s wife, Jasmine, currently works at the Neiman Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Brannan ’99.
Marcus restaurant, Zodiac, and is completing her degree with the Le Cordon Bleu School in Dallas. Collin and Jasmine live in Cincinnati, Ohio. GEOFF LACHER ’01 received his Ph.D. from Clemson University in 2012. He now lives in Phoenix, Arizona, where he is an assistant professor at Arizona State University’s School of Community Resources and Development.
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After receiving an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School
MICHAEL NORMAN ’02 and his wife, Sarah, were blessed
of Business, DAVID LU ’01 joined Google X as product
with a baby boy, Jonah William Norman, on September 1, 2012.
manager of the self-driving car program. David lives in
At birth, Jonah was
Menlo Park, California.
7 lbs., 9 oz. and 21 inches long. Michael
The 2001 ReMarker team was at it again. NICK ORENSTEIN ’01,
and his family live in
STEPHEN MARKUS ’01, ANIRUDDHA BETTE ’01, BRIAN
Centreville, Virginia,
BENEKE ’01, SCOTT SELINGER ’01, and HITEN PARMAR ’01
where Michael is an
took to the road for their annual camping trip. Stops included
engineer with the
Tijuana, Mexico and San Diego, California.
Boeing Company. Michael is the son of faculty member Clara Ann Norman.
Sarah, Jonah, and Michael Norman ’02.
2003
10 Years
TRES EVANS ’03 married Erika Luft on September 22, 2012, in Dallas, Texas. The ceremony was attended by fellow Marksmen ED WESNESKI ’03, ROSS CROMARTI ’03, The 2001 ReMarker team, on the road again.
2002 ROBBIE BATY ’02 was selected by the Dallas Business Journal as the youngest member of the 2012 class of “40 Under Forty,” which recognizes executives and entrepreneurs who have succeeded professionally, and have personally demonstrated a commitment to the North Texas community. Robbie is an associate director at Cushman & Wakefield. Robbie and his wife, Skyler, live in Dallas. After graduating from the M.B.A. program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, JUSTON JOHNSON ’02 spent a year working in Seoul, South Korea. Juston is the manager of global
BENJAMIN SHIELDS ’03, and AUSTIN RUCKER ’03, as well as Hockaday alumnae Cassie Evans-Decker, sister of the groom, Elizabeth Dryfuss-Quiat, and Stephanie Swingle. The couple honeymooned in Rome and London and live in Redwood City, California. Tres is a financial advisor with the Chase Group at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, and Erika is a regional manager for Winston Retail Solutions, a boutique retail marketing firm in San Francisco.
strategy at Samsung Electronics, which has led him around the world developing strategies for critical regions for Samsung. Juston lives in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr. and Mrs. Tres Evans ’03.
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2004 ALEXANDER CURILOV ’04 developed a 3-D animated film,
MICHAEL TITZER ’04 has been promoted to the rank of
In Exile. Despite having a rich soundtrack, the film has no
Captain in the United States Marine Corps. Michael was
dialogue so that it is international and accessible in any
recently transferred to Okinawa, Japan, where he will serve
country and culture. Alexander attended St. Mark’s in
for two years as a team leader for the 5th Air Naval Gunfire
2002–2003 as an exchange student with the ASSIST program.
Liaison Company. In his new billet, he will be specially
Alexander shares that he is very grateful for his year at St. Mark’s,
trained to call in air strikes while serving with the ground
where he had his first hands-on experience with film.
forces. Michael will also have the opportunity to travel around
Alexander is a director and lives in the Republic of Moldova.
the Asia-Pacific region while conducting joint military operations with foreign forces.
MASON DEPASSE ’04 married Jacqueline Weiss on June 3, 2012, in Portland, Oregon. CHRIS IRWIN ’04, EMRE YUCEL ’04,
JORDAN WOLF ’04, MARK HARIZ ’04, JESSE DIAZ ’04, and
JORDAN WOLF ’04, ADAM RUBIN ’05, and SCOTT
SCOTT BERRY ’04 took the opportunity to catch up during
CARLSON ’05 attended the ceremony. Mason and Jacqueline
the holidays for a soccer game.
moved to Massachusetts immediately following the wedding, where Mason began his residency in orthopedic surgery at Brown University.
From the Class of ’04: Mark Hariz, Jesse Diaz, Jordan Wolf, and Scott Berry.
Mr. and Mrs. Mason DePasse ’04.
BRANNIN MCBEE ’04 will be published in the The Energy Journal in 2013 for his research on the emission reduction effectiveness of wind generation in the United States. Brannin lives in New York and works at a U.S. energy commodity hedge fund.
2005 JON PARK ’05 is working as an architect in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for Glance and Associates, Inc. He is also the CEO of a custom fabrication company called the Research Assembly Workshop, LLC. Jon looks forward to meeting other alumni in Pennsylvania and the Northeast.
After spending a year and a half at Goldman Sachs, ROSS
2006
RUSCHHAUPT ’04 accepted a new position as an analyst
PATRICK DENNIS ’06 is in the Peace Corps, serving in West
at RBC Real Estate Capital Partners in Dallas.
Africa. Patrick is working with the Red Cross and UNICEF, setting up business ventures and a public library. He is also teaching French and English and will explore wells for water.
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5 Years
CASE MARTIN ’06 graduated from the University of Oxford
MARK BUTLER ’08 graduated from Southern Methodist
in June 2012, with a master’s degree in African Studies.
University in May 2012 and accepted his dream job with J.P.
Case’s thesis Tracing the Development of South Sudan’s
Morgan in Dallas. During his time at SMU, he enjoyed
Health Care allowed him to return to South Sudan, where he
exploring his interests in finance, coaching, and photography.
had previously worked as a Princeton in Africa Fellow with the International Rescue Committee’s primary health care
ALEX KATZ ’08 was a 2012 recipient of the Wallace Sterling
program. While at
Award at Stanford University, recognizing him as one of
Oxford, Case enjoyed
the top scholars in
rowing crew for his
his senior class. Alex
college, St. Antony’s.
selected Frank Jordan,
Case is a first-year
his third-grade teacher,
medical student at
to attend the ceremony
the UT Southwestern
as a teacher who
Medical School
inspired him during his St. Mark’s career.
in Dallas. Case Martin ’06, having completed his master’s degree.
Alex Katz ’08 with Frank Jordan.
WILLIAM TRAVIS ’06 is in his second year at Tulane
MATT MARTIN ’08 graduated cum laude from Davidson
Law School, having received a Dean’s scholarship. This
College last spring with a major in Spanish and a minor
summer, he will be interning at the Dallas law firm of
in Economics. While at Davidson, Matt co-founded a
Underwood Perkins PC.
video-conference language-learning program connecting American and Argentinean students, which was subsequently
2007
incorporated into the Davidson Spanish Department
DAN SHULMAN ’07 and Allie Hayes were married on
curriculum. Matt lives in New York City, where he works
November 24, 2012, in Dallas. Marksmen groomsmen
for J.P. Morgan Private Bank as a first-year analyst.
included Dan’s brothers STEVE SHULMAN ’08 and MICHAEL SHULMAN ’10, KIRK HAYES ’09, ZACH HOCHSTER ’07, and NICK BAILEY ’07. Allie and Dan
2009 BRAD TRAVIS ’09 is traveling nationally, as well as
live in a loft in down-
internationally, with the country’s oldest collegiate
town Durham, North
a capella group, The Whiffenpoofs of Yale University.
Carolina, where Allie teacher and Dan is an
2010
auditor for McGladrey.
ADAM BROBJORG ’10 had his first museum show at
is a special education
the Museum of Contemporary Art in Miami in 2012 and subsequently appeared in an HBO reality documentary series, Masterclass with Bruce Weber. Adam discovered his talent for digital photography at St. Mark’s in a course taught by Scott Hunt. Adam is traveling around the world and pursuing his passion for photography and art. (photo on next page) Mr. and Mrs. Dan Shulman ’07.
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2011 GUS BLESSING ’11 was one of 10 students inducted into the University Scholars Program at Texas A&M University. University Scholars are chosen for their academic leadership, innovation, curiosity, and motivation. Gus was also elected into the Texas A&M Student Senate, where he will serve as a senator and a voice for the student body. Gus is a sophoAdam Brobjorg ’10 continues his pursuit of photography in locations around the world.
more international studies major and will intern with CNN in Santiago, Chile, next summer. DEAN BUTLER ’11 completed his first year at the University
JORDAN DEMARS ’10 spent
of Texas at Austin and is studying petroleum engineering.
his Christmas vacation
Dean spent his summer working as a field engineer intern
visiting his parents in Kuala
with Merit Energy Company in Evanston, Wyoming.
Lumpur, Malaysia. During the visit, he completed
DEAN ITANI ’11 was one of six Harvard students selected
a two-day ascent of
to spend five days in Burma for a Youth Lead the Change
Mt. Kinabalu, the tallest
program. As a product of the Leadership Institute at Harvard
mountain in Southeast Asia,
College, the program seeks to give middle school and high
on the island of Borneo.
school students the skills necessary to become instigators of
Jordan is a junior at
change in their communities. Dean was involved in creating
Tulane University.
the curriculum and leading several of the workshops. He Jordan is clipped into the world’s highest via ferrata (Italian for “iron road”) on Kinabalu for some high-altitude excitement.
credits his experience in Telos at St. Mark’s for developing his leadership skills and enabling him to discuss and teach leadership at a comprehensible, in-depth level. Dean is a sophomore and serves as the editor-in-chief of the
Last fall, CONNOR WATUMULL ’10, WEBB HORN ’10,
Harvard Leadership Magazine.
and WILL DICKSON ’10 had a mini-reunion in Boston, Massachusetts. Hurricane Sandy sidelined Connor’s travel plans, stranding him in Boston. His classmates rescued him with a place to stay and a great chance to catch up. Webb and Will attend MIT, and Connor, who worked in San Francisco during the fall semester, attends Dartmouth College.
Dean Itani ’11 in Burma for a Youth Lead the Change program.
TY MONTGOMERY ’11 completed his second season as a starting receiver for Stanford University. (Read more Connor Watumull ’10, Web Horn ’10, and Will Dickson ’10.
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Faculty & Staff
Young alumni CONNER ANDERSON ’12, ADAM BLACK ’05,
On New Year’s Eve, first-grade teacher KAY CARRIO
GUS BLESSING ’11, ANDREW KLEIMAN ’12, ROLAND
welcomed her first grandchild, Henry, who weighed 7 lbs.,
SALATINO ’12, ROSS CRAWFORD ’12, and THOMAS
14 oz., and was 19.5 inches long.
TASSIN ’12 returned to
DEIDRE EDWARDS, St. Mark’s Coordinator of Academic
campus in
Support, completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the
January to
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
discuss their
Her degree was officially conferred on August 10, 2012.
experiences
A group from the Class of 2012 pauses for a photo in Centennial Hall.
as Marksmen
JOHN FROST and his wife, Natalie, welcomed the
with the sixth-
newest addition to their family, Jude Alexander Frost,
grade class.
on October 5, 2012. Jude joins big sister, Anna Jane, now 3 years old. John teaches Middle School Industrial
SPENCER BRUNO ’12 has gained widespread recognition
Arts and Upper School Woodworking.
for his work as both a DJ and music producer. Spencer’s first DJ gig was four years ago at a St. Mark’s function. He attributes his motivation to his fellow classmates, who have been a source of encouragement and support. Spencer completed his first semester at Duke University and is studying engineering. During the fall, Marksmen athletes JOE BUSH ’12 and RICHARD FRELING ’12 competed head-to-head against WHIT SHAW ’09 for their respective collegiate sprint football
Jude and Anna Jane Frost.
teams. Richard and Joe play for Princeton University and Whit is the wide receiver for the University of Pennsylvania.
MICHAEL HEALD, former earth and life science teacher,
Although it was a close game, the Pennsylvania Quakers
wilderness director, and coach, is teaching life science and
beat the Princeton Tigers with a final score of 36 – 21. Joe
serves as a grade-level coordinator at The Bush School in
and Whit both wear the number 14 for their respective
Seattle, Washington. In the summer of 2012, Michael and his
teams and had excellent seasons.
wife, Angela, welcomed their second child, Galen, joining 2-year-old big sister Sierra. Michael is enjoying his new home
ROLAND SALATINO ’12 returned to campus over his winter
and the variety of wilderness to explore.
break to assist with Middle School advisory and Chinese classes. Roland completed his first semester at Harvard University.
Roland Salatino ’12 talks with St. Mark’s students studying Chinese.
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In Memoriam St. Mark’s debate coach TIM MAHONEY and his wife, Julie,
H. MIRZA AMIRKHAN ’43, December 24, 2012.
are proud to announce the arrival of their son Dalton Gavin Mahoney. Dalton was born on September 19, 2012, at 9 lbs.,
JAMES E. ANDERSON, July 26, 2012, father of
12 oz., and 21 inches long.
James E. Anderson, Jr. ’65.
JOHN MEAD is proud to announce the marriage of his daughter, Katie Mead, to Evan Brewer on December 15, 2012, in Allen, Texas. Katie and Evan live in Laurel, Maryland. Upper School English teacher MARTA NAPIORKOWSKA
KENNETH ATHERTON, November 29, 2012, father of Boyd Atherton, Technology Specialist. PATSY MARIE SIMMONS BARNES, October 4, 2011, grandmother of Oliver Ness ’14.
received her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the
MARIA LYNNE BARNHART, October 12, 2012, wife of
University of Chicago in December 2012. Her dissertation
Duane Barnhart, Assistant Director of the Physical Plant.
The Perduring Sublime: The Poetics of Post-Sublime Recovery in the Poems of Adam Zagajewski, Miroslav Holub, and Allen
CYNTHIA BLANCKE BARTHOLOW, March 3, 2013,
Grossman related poetic language to the philosophy of self
grandmother of Peter B. Bartholow, Jr. ’96 and
and consciousness.
David S. Bartholow ’98.
Former Malcolm K. and Minda Brachman Master Teacher
BETTY SUE BLAYLOCK, December 25, 2012, mother of
HENRY PLOEGSTRA shows his pride with his new license
Charles C. Blaylock, Jr. ’76 and Richard K. Blaylock ’77.
plates. After teaching at St. Mark’s for 29 years, Henry now lives in Holland, Michigan. Henry shares that he is enjoying traveling and living near family.
CAROLYN BARBER, January 3, 2013, mother of Benny Barber ’05*. LOUISE CHARLEY BASHOUR, June 15, 2012, mother of Charles Allen Bashour ’72. WILLIAM H. BONCHER ’59, November 17, 2012. MARY RUTH BUTLER, November 10, 2012, grandmother of Penn Collins ’98 and Seth Collins ’02. KATHLEEN BREARD BYRNE, January 14, 2013, mother of Benjamin A. Breard ’64.
Retired faculty member Henry Ploegstra, now living in Michigan, sports new license plates on his car.
WILLIAM MCCLESTER CAMPBELL, February 27, 2013, grandfather of Garrett D. Murphree ’98. GEORGE VOLK CHARLTON ’47, October 26, 2012, former Trustee, father of Eric A. Charlton ’85 and grandfather of Michael B. Cole ’08. GAY G. COX, January 18, 2013, mother of Zac A. Cox ’04.
* Deceased
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GEORGE P. CULLUM, JR., January 4, 2013, grandfather of
THOMAS P. GRIER ’86, January 31, 2013, brother of
M. Christian Cullum ’95.
John P. Grier ’76.
CHARLES VICTOR DENMAN, January 9, 2013, grandfather
RUTH M. GRUENNERT, November 30, 2012, mother of
of Peter S. Denman ’05.
David D. Gruennert ’69.
DONALD R. DOWLER, December 14, 2012, grandfather of
H.J. “HANK” GRUY, December 19, 2012, father of
J. Parker Matthews ’13.
William A. Gruy ’70 and grandfather of Nicholas R. Gruy ’08 and William H. Gruy ’05.
MICHAEL P. DUFFY, March 7, 2013, father of Thomas R. Duffy ’10.
JOHN MARTIN HARGROVE, January 26, 2013, brother of Brian H. Hargrove ’88.
JAMES ROLAND DYKES, January 7, 2013, father of James R. Dykes, Jr. ’68.
BERNARD “BERNIE” HERSH, October 11, 2012, father of Kenneth A. Hersh ’81 and grandfather of Daniel J. Hersh ’13.
STEVEN CHARLES ELLENWOOD ’73, September 5, 2012. JOSEPHINE A. HERZ, January 28, 2013, grandmother of FRANCES FELLMAN, October, 2012, mother of B. Ryan
Seth H. Mazow ’99.
Fellman ’97, Marcus A. Fellman ’95, and Jeremy N. Fellman ’00. ADELYN JEAN HOFFMAN, September 29, 2012, HARRY H. FELTMAN, September 20, 2012, father of
mother of Life Trustee Robert K. Hoffman ’65* and
Allen M. Feltman ’71.
Richard E. Hoffman ’67.
EDNA LINZ KAHN FLAXMAN, September 25, 2012,
MARK E. HUNDAHL ’69, December 27, 2012.
grandmother of John F. Greenman ’89. RICHARD E. JENKINS, January 20, 2013, father of DAVID LEE FRANKFURT, February 2, 2013, father of
William E. Jenkins ’69.
Alan I. Frankfurt ’72 and Eric S. Frankfurt ’78, grandfather of Grant K. Frankfurt ’05 and Ross C. Frankfurt ’07, and
TERESA M. JOHNSON, November 27, 2012, wife of
father-in-law of Gary L. Kahn ’72.
David “Kipp” Johnson ’67.
SCOT JOSEPH FROST ’73, June 2012.
LOUISE CORRIGAN JORDAN, November 9, 2012, sister of Leo F. Corrigan, Jr. ’43, mother of Edwin B. Jordan, Jr. ’60,
THOMAS W. GAY ’56, March 7, 2013. HARRY B. GENDASON, February 13, 2013, grandfather of Casey Gendason, Associate Director of College Counseling. MARTHA GILCHRIST, February 8, 2013, mother of John R. Gilchrist, Jr. ’80. LOUISE W. GLENOS, November 10, 2012, grandmother of Adam W. Glenos ’01 and mother-in-law of former faculty member Gay Wilhite Glenos.
Philip L. Jordan ’64, and Christopher G. Jordan ’70 and grandmother of Christopher G. Jordan, Jr. ’06. BEJAY MCNABB KREMER, January 12, 2013, mother of Jeffrey T. Kremer ’76. ROBIN LLEWELLYN, JR., September 23, 2012, husband of Karen Llewellyn, Assistant to the Director of College Counseling. ANN THOMPSON MAGUIRE, January 3, 2013, mother of Cary M. Maguire, Jr. ’80. * Deceased
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BENJAMIN F. MARTIN, JR. ’41, May 19, 2010.
PETER ALDEN THOMAS SARTIN, October 20, 2012, father of Paul A. Sartin ’93.
PETER CALDWELL MAYO ’71, October 10, 2012. TED S. SCHLOSSMAN, January 20, 2013, stepfather of JOHN MCCORMACK, October 19, 2012, father of
Daniel C. Adams ’88 and Scott B. Adams ’78.
John F. McCormack ’69*. DOROTHY MURPHREE SHEPHERD, December 6, 2012, DONALD CHARLES MCILYAR ’51, July 10, 2012.
grandmother of Garrett D. Murphree ’98.
JOHN D. MCMURRAY ’62, November 12, 2012.
BILLY “BILL” ROBERT SPRABERRY, November 20, 2012,
LIPPMAN “LARRY” MILLER, October 3, 2012, grandfather of Brandon M. Phillips ’01 and Kace B. Phillips ’04. TEHILA KATZMAN MILLER, September 27, 2012, grandmother of Brandon M. Phillips ’01 and Kace B. Phillips ’04. MARYANN RECZNIK MLAKAR, January 9, 2013, mother of
father-in-law of Don Denman, Maintenance Engineer and grandfather of Rial Denman ’17. NIGEL CHARLES STEWART ’34, June 25, 2012. MARY CATHERINE CUROTTO STULL, January 20, 2013, mother of John F. Stull ’67.
Paul Mlakar, mathematics teacher and mother-in-law of
WILLIAM TAYLOR, March 13, 2012, grandfather of
Kristin Mlakar, Business Office Administrative Assistant.
Patrick Forest Cummings-Taylor ’15.
SAMUEL T. MONTGOMERY III, October 15, 2012, father of
BILLIE DORIS THOMAS, November 17, 2012, mother of
Samuel T. Montgomery IV ’98.
Robert K. Thomas ’64, grandmother of P. Casey Conlon ’04,
JAMES E. NORMAN ’81, October 17, 2012. HOWARD D. PECK, January 14, 2013, father of Douglas T. Peck ’71. NANCY PENN PENSON, October 21, 2012, grandmother of Nicholas D. Vreeland ’99. MARLIS WICKER PERLIS, February 11, 2013, grandmother of J. Michael Patison ’12 and Andrew C. Patison ’15. CONRAD WALTER “JIM” QUIST, September 16, 2012, father of Kevin T. Quist ’68. JOHN R. ROYALL ’50, January 25, 2013. MARIAN “UG” ROWE, September 30, 2012, mother of Frederick E. Rowe, Jr. ’64. PATTI CAROL ROWLETT, February 26, 2013, mother of
R. Tucker Thomas ’99, and Tyler J. Thomas ’94. CHARLES B. “BRAD” THORPE ’56, September 4, 2012. THOMAS T. TOLAND, January 20, 2013, father of Thomas T. Toland, Jr. ’90 and J.M. Scott Toland ’93. HELEN LERNER TOPEK, April 29, 2012, grandmother of Zev A. Shulkin ’98 and Franklin M. Shulkin ’05. HAROLD “HAL” C. URSCHEL, JR., November 12, 2012, father of Harold “Hal” C. Urschel III ’77, Bradley V. Urschel ’79, and Sterling L. Urschel ’82, and grandfather of Bradley “Carr” C. Urschel ’20 and Sierra “Bear” M. Goldstein ’13. JOHN “PETE” VESCOVO, January 14, 2013, father of Victor L. Vescovo ’84. ALDEN E. WAGNER, SR., December 7, 2012, former Trustee and father of Alden E. Wagner, Jr. ’71.
John R. Rowlett ’82 and William D. Rowlett ’79.
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Mike Shampain ’61: Menter B. Terrill Society Mike “Mickey” Shampain ’61 has fond memories of his time at 10600 Preston Road. “I greatly enjoyed the fellowship with classmates, friends, and with teachers,” Mike recalls. “The structure, the classes, the opportunity to participate in a range of activities, not to mention the effect that St. Mark’s had on my spiritual side — the School did a great deal for me, and I appreciate the philosophy of building the boy into a complete man.” Since Mike graduated in 1961, he has enjoyed staying connected to his classmates through events and reunions, particularly his 50th Reunion. “The Reunion just felt like we picked up where we left off. The fellowship and camaraderie that our class felt while we were in school was still present, 50 years later. I think coming back together gave us all an even greater appreciation for our time at St. Mark’s,” Mike says. He decided to honor his father’s and mother’s memory by creating the Shampain Family Scholarship in 1998 with an outright gift to the Campaign for St. Mark’s. Through their many volunteer efforts in the Nashville community, Mike and his wife, Pam, saw many bright students who never received the opportunities to advance their education, so they wanted to provide those opportunities for students at St. Mark’s. “Pam and I came to realize just how much St. Mark’s does to shape lives, and we wanted to be a part of that process,” Mike says. As members of the Menter B. Terrill Society, Mike and Pam have included St. Mark’s in their estate plans, ensuring that the School will continue to benefit from their generosity and that the Shampain Family Scholarship will continue to grow. St. Mark’s has established the Menter B. Terrill Society to honor alumni and friends who have included St. Mark’s in their long-term estate planning. Terrill Society members who are at least 65 years of age will be recognized in The Centennial Challenge if they notify the School of their intentions. If you have included St. Mark’s in your estate plans or would like more information about the Menter B. Terrill Society, please contact Scott Jolly in the Office of Development at 214.346.8123 or jollys@smtexas.org.
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