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FEATURES 4 CLASS OF 2026 MILESTONE 20 ACELEBRATION

THE PROJECT APPROACH TO LEARNING

ADVANCING COMPUTER SCIENCE

ALL SAINTS’ TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP

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EDITOR

MEGAN FUHRMAN Marketing Manager

FEATURE WRITERS

REVIEWERS

Kate Wells Michelle Symonds Joseph Morris Christopher Jack Morgan Sthele ’11

Aaron Beck Sofi Garza Boschini ’12 Daniel Carroll Lauren Carroll Angela Kornman Keith Pebley Rachel Pearcy Erin Richter Heather Scoggins Michelle Shepherd Dr. Nicole Stroud William Sutherland Michelle Symonds Amber Tejeda Mary Tracy The Reverend Dr. Jill Walters Wallace Worden

CREATIVE DESIGNER Paradigm Creative

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Hannah Midkiff Photography Steel Shutter Photography

Innovate is a semiannual publication of All Saints' Episcopal School.

Address 9700 Saints Circle Fort Worth, Texas 76108 www.aseschool.org 817-560-5700

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Mission All Saints’ Episcopal School of Fort Worth promotes academic excellence in a nurturing, Christian environment and upholds the Anglican tradition of worship.

Outcome Statement A graduate of All Saints’ Episcopal School will exercise genius within through developing a relationship with God, by engaging the world, and by serving others.

All Saints’ Episcopal School of Fort Worth administers its personnel, academic, extracurricular and tuition assistance programs without regard to gender, race, religion, ethnicity or national origin.

From Wally’s Desk

Last year, we celebrated our 75th Anniversary where we honored our past, present, and future. As I reflect on our anniversary, the Night for Navy: Sapphire Celebration was an evening that truly embodied our community and legacy. Because of those that supported the celebration and our School, we funded and completed the new Sapphire Parking Lot, which opened to students in August 2026. A huge thank you to Kate Wells and the entire Gala Planning Committee for an unforgettable evening. We can honor our past through the success we build today. A clear example of this is our Project Approach and Computer Science programs. The implementation of the Project Approach in Early Childhood has made a huge impact on our students and how they learn. I have been fortunate to witness some of the project work in action and see the excitement from our students as they learn valuable academic and life skills. Looking at the history of our Computer Science program, it is a real testament to our faculty and students. Our faculty continues to support our students, guiding them to pursue their interests and providing them with the resources they need to succeed. The opportunities ahead are endless, and Morgan Sthele’ 11 is a perfect example of what our students can achieve. Morgan’s tendency, drive and ambition is what makes a Saint unique. This issue of Innovate is but a small snapshot of an even larger community that I’m grateful to serve. Here’s to the next 75 years! Blessings,

Wallace Worden Head of School

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CLASS OF 2026 COMMENCEMENT MAY 9, 2026

Burnett Great Lawn

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CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS OF 2026 ROW 1 (BOTTOM) L TO R Adam Knitel Lorenzo Perez Maggie Posey Izzy Almas Lily Chavez Cricket West Sydney White Eva Keisler Ava Berry Alyssa Taylor Grace Tillson Tinsley Thompson Garrett Chase Mac Conine

ROW 2, L TO R Chey Saunders Addi McClellen Olivia Pratt Laney Wegner Kitty Sollows Sofia Landeros Keylan Lemen

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Dean Watkins Jourden Billings Parker Roberts Austyn Johnson Esme Mares Claire Carthey Avery Bingham AnniePearl Stroud Raegan Davis

ROW 3, L TO R Ivan Jones Ella Rodriguez Leyton Purdy Emiliano Bernardino Scout Smith Karina Chavez Emma Williams Hannah Ross Violette Hiley OliveAnne Arnette Klara Wicks Jayci Robbins Carson Sathyamoorthy

Derek Lammons (fs) Gage Stansbury Drew Neander

ROW 4, L TO R Peyton Pitcock Makena Schimmels Addie Medlock Liz Sellers Payne Gregory Triston Frazier Jake Vaughn Brodie Bedford Isaac Turpin Jack Fulton Braxton Bauer Heidi Peterson Audrey Farr Sloane Macomber Lola McCollough

ROW 5, L TO R Jack Street Gavin Beard

Caleb Clark Chava Nuckols Wyatt Williams Wynn Cowden Luca Ferrara Garrett Bond Dutch Sneed Jayden Beckham Martha Lujang Malia Miller Reese Williams Charlie Dial Donavan Hollis

ROW 6, L TO R Keyon Adkins Manny Garza Bourke Toler Hattan French Aric Adcock Clayton Schroder Gatlin Gerhard Van Snyder TC Wills

Hayden Palfreeman Benji Upchurch E Hamud Dylan Smith Kellen Wright

ROW 7, L TO R John Rand Kade Coulson Jake Powers Jax Thomas Carrigan Hawkins Ryder Wilson Luke Vermillion Corbin Noyola (fs) Grant Sanford Jack McQueeney Drew Edmonds Hudson Reasor Liam Finley

NOT PICTURED: Vivian Ashton *fs indicates former student

Seniors gather in front of Simpson Upper School

SAINTS

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102 Senior Saints 12 Lifetime Saints Attended All Saints’ Early Childhood - Grade 12 22 Members of the Class Committed to Collegiate Athletics in 8 Different Sports 4 Members of the Class Committed to Collegiate Fine Arts Programs Acceptances from Over 160 Different Colleges and Universities 93% of Seniors Offered Merit Scholarships Totaling $16.4M Seniors are Matriculating to 50 Different Colleges & Universities in 21 Different States

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The All Saints' Fund supplements the operating budget, providing the resources for an extraordinary experience by elevating people and programs to new heights.

Grayson Martin ’34, McKenzie Jones ’27, Jordan Wells ’32, and Sophie Martin ’38

FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMATIC ELEVATIONS ENHANCED SECURITY CONTROL

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ALUMNI MENTORING SUMMIT JANUARY 13-15

The senior class had the opportunity to engage with young alumni and ask questions about life after graduation. The Alumni Association hosted a panel discussion as well as workshop groups based on a specific major or career to help the seniors navigate through their next chapter in life.

1: Alumni Student Prefects Lorenzo Perez ’26, Sloane Macomber ’26 2: Kate McCollough ’23 3: Alumni Panelists Charlie Wright ’20, Kate McCollough ’23, Lily Cole ’21, Cori Richwine ’24, Shawn Gordon ’24, Grace Yater ’24 4: Lily Cole ’21 5: Charlie Wright ’20 6: Alumni Mentors Quincy Jones, Jr. ’16, Bailey Anderson Smith ’14, Alessandra Papa ’13, Dustin Moheit ’11, Morgan Sthele ’11, Lily Cole ’21

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SAINTS NATION NEW YORK CITY JANUARY 20

Saints Nation is a series of social gatherings for alumni in concentration markets around the United States to reconnect with each other. Last Spring, the Alumni Association hosted a fun gathering for all our alumni in New York City!

1: Head of School Emeritus Dr. Tad Bird, Head of School Wallace Worden, Ryan Henry ’06, Bailey Kessing Weiss ’09, K.K. Closuit ’09 2: Head of School Emeritus Dr. Tad Bird, Kate Claunch ’16, Manager of Alumni Affairs Sofi Garza Boschini ’12, Lily Cole ’21, Head of School Wallace Worden, Brittany Zak ’17, Byron Slugg ’13, Bryson Clark ’19 3: Byron Slugg ’13, Head of School Wallace Worden, Head of School Emeritus Dr. Tad Bird 4: Lily Cole ’21, Bryson Clark ’19, Brittany Zak ’17, Kate Claunch ’16

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FAMILY BINGO NIGHT MARCH 6

PTO’s favorite tradition Family Bingo Night provides family fun for the entire School community. This year’s theme Bingo at the Rodeo featured rodeo-style fun, food trucks and themed prizes. We are especially grateful to PTO Bingo Chairs Madison King and Olive Smith and the PTO Bingo committee members for hosting this year’s event. 1: Brooks Patyk ’41 2: George Jones ’38, Zach Jones

3: Amanda Peterson, Rosie Peterson ’41 4: Amy Klein, Annie Klein ’39, Campbell Klein ’35 5: John Marshall Watson ’35, Tanner Mildren ’33, Charlie Korth ’35 6: Katie Cross ’36 7: Clay Shelley ’39, Kristen Berry Shelley ’05 8: Assistant Head of Lower School RandiAnn Cowden, Rori Cowden ’37

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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP FORUM APRIL 20

Executive Leadership Forum is a speaker series featuring transformative leaders from the All Saints’ community sharing directly to our alumni about their careers, families and values. This year, the Alumni Association hosted former 13-year NFL veteran and founding Partner of HPI Fort Worth, Colt McCoy, who led an engaging conversation on how he has translated leadership developed on the football field into a successful career.

1: Alumni Board President Scott McDonald ’03, Colt McCoy 2: C ole Bredthauer, Lauren Thomas Bredthauer ’01 3: Alumni Board Members Mimi White Vick ’15, Dustin Moheit ’11, All Saints’ Alumni Board Secretary Adair Ewin Shannon ’09, Colt McCoy, Alumni Board President Scott McDonald ’03, Allie Kobs Turney ’07, Madi Shoppa Davis ’07, Alumni Board President-Elect Jake Reid ’11

4: Colt McCoy, Alumni Board President Scott McDonald ’03 5: Ellie Martin ’21 and Gerardo Cruz ’21 6: Head of School Wallace Worden, Garrett Myer ’08 7: Colt McCoy, Barrett Bray ’27, Sam McCuistion ’27, Morgan Lee ’27, Alumni Board President Scott McDonald ’03, Presley Bray ’27, Brooke Habash ’27, Hadley Reasor ’27, McKenzie Jones ’27 8: Assistant Director of Admission, Early Childhood and Lower, School Amanda Schram Endsley ’10, Early Childhood Faculty Tiffany Schram Wallace ’10

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FOUNDERS CIRCLE PARTY APRIL 29

The annual Founders Circle Party honors All Saints’ Fund donors and volunteers who contributed $1,951 or more to the All Saints’ Fund. This year’s party was held at the home of Melissa and Kyle Kulig. 1: Lizzie Voigt, Head of School Wallace Worden, Callie Tennison Jennings ’07 2: Brooks McCabe, Todd McDonald, Trey Schuler, Blake Carpenter, Kyle Kulig 3: Heather Martin, Sarah Kate Jones 4: Lauren Harwell, Jared Harwell ’01 5: Emilie Peloubet Watson ’03, Kelsey Schuler 6: Mark Chassay, Kimberly Chassay 7: Nancy Parker, David Parker 8: Haley Key, Tara Campbell 9: Michael Norris, Kate Norris

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SENIOR PARADE MAY 2

Each spring, the seniors celebrate their upcoming graduation and proudly display their university decision as they parade around campus. All students line the ring road in their favorite college gear to cheer on the seniors. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 1: L iz Sellers ’26 headed to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Jase Sellers ’32 2: Audrey Farr ’26, Jack McQueeney ’26, OliveAnne Arnette ’26, Eva Keisler ’26, Sofia Landeros ’26, Luke Vermillion ’26, Kellen Wright ’26 headed to University of Texas at Austin 3: Sloane Macomber ’26 headed to College of William & Mary, Mallory Macomber ’28 4: Lorenzo Perez ’26 headed to Syracuse University, Cord Jones ’33, Jett Aikin ’27, Vyktoria Jones ’38 5: Middle School Students cheering on the seniors 6: Lower School Students cheering on the seniors 7: B enji Upchurch ’26, Hannah Ross ’26, Payne Gregory ’26, Sydney White ’26, Makena Schimmels ’26

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SUMMER KICKOFF PICNIC MAY 12

This year, FAME sponsored our 5th Annual Summer Kickoff Picnic on the Burnett Great Lawn. All current and new All Saints’ families were invited to this free community event to celebrate the end of the school year with food trucks, friends and fine arts performances from the US Choir, US Dance, US Band, US Musical, Improv Group, MS Dance, MS Musical, MS Band and LS Ballet. 1: Lower School music performance 2: Ashley Buckmaster ’32, Henley Scoggins ’31, Caroline Wright ’30

3: M ac Olingy ’39, Hayes Elmore ’39, Chandler Webb ’39, Grayson Buss ’39, Cohen Kangerga ’39 4: Scott Beatty, Pierce Beatty ’34, Lacey Beatty, Lane Beatty ’39 5: Middle School and Upper School girls 6: Upper School rock band 7: Upper School dance team on stage 8: Parker Myers ’39

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CONVERSATION ALL PARENT WELLNESS SEMINARS TAKE PLACE AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE UNION CONFERENCE CENTER

AI and Your Child and Teen Preventing Abuse Through Led by All Saints’ Educational Clear Conversations Technology Department September 29, 2026

Led by The Women’s Center of Tarrant County January 19, 2027

Growing & Protecting Young Minds: The Neuroscience of Addiction Led by Drew Dutton, CEO of Phoenix House Texas March 9, 2027 Organized and hosted by the Counseling Department VISIT THE DEAN OF WELLNESS RESOURCE BOARD FOR MORE WELLNESS RESOURCES

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On April 11, 2026, more than 900 Saints from every generation gathered at the Omni Hotel for the Night for Navy: Sapphire Celebration, commemorating 75 years of All Saints’. The evening honored the enduring legacy of the Saints community—a legacy rooted in faith and inspired by a vision that began 75 years ago. Today, that vision continues to thrive, bringing together generations through a shared commitment to community, generosity, service, and excellence. By Kate Wells, Gala Chair

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Head of School Wallace Worden makes remarks

From the beginning, the vision for the evening was clear: to create a meaningful celebration that would bring Saints together while honoring the mission and legacy of the School. However, early in the planning process, it became evident that the Sapphire Celebration would become something even greater. Inspired by gratitude for the School’s lasting impact, generous donors embraced the opportunity not only to celebrate All Saints’ history, but also to invest in its future. Leadership support set the tone for the evening’s extraordinary success. Longtime All Saints’ supporters and visionaries Ramona and Lee Bass, Kelly and Jeff Dillard, and Iris and Ardon Moore served as the Night for Navy Presenting Sponsors, helping pave the way for an unforgettable evening that ultimately raised more than $900,000 to directly support the Sapphire Parking Lot project. Molly and Rusty Reid and Paula and Bob Brockway joined as Sapphire Sponsors, and Tara and Cody Campbell served as Legacy Sponsors. In total, 120 sponsors from the All Saints’ community contributed to the evening’s success.

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The Sapphire Parking Lot opened in August 2026 as a strategic safety and security investment. The new parking lot enhances visibility and monitoring while creating a more controlled traffic flow—further strengthening a well-managed campus environment for our students, families, and faculty.

Sapphire Parking Lot

Natalie Proctor curated collection of student artwork

The event featured a blessing by Head of School Emeritus Dr. Tad Bird, remarks by Head of School Wallace Worden, a brief video tribute to the history of the School and a lively auction. Five live auction packages raised $70,000, and the silent auction generated nearly $220,000. Natalie Proctor curated a creative and beautiful collection of student artwork that was met with tremendous enthusiasm, while School experiences—including the always-popular Teacher for a Day—sparked spirited bidding throughout the evening.

Check out the tribute video here Behind the scenes, the celebration came together through the dedication, creativity, and countless volunteer hours of parents and staff. Lauren Matthews and Julie Siratt served

as Sponsorship Co-Chairs, Lauren Kimberlin and Allie Turney as Auction Co-Chairs, Taylor Bennett and Misty Day as Experience Co-Chairs, and Lindsey Buckmaster served as Marketing Chair. All Saints’ staff members Stephanie Brentlinger, Sofi Garza Boschini ’12, Lynn Gant, Meg Hasten, Heather Scoggins, and Amber Tejeda coordinated logistics and served as invaluable partners to the volunteer committees. All Saints’ parent and local designer Brooke Wright created the artwork featured throughout the event and designed a commemorative silk scarf honoring the School’s 75th anniversary. More than sixty parent volunteers served on various committees, contributing their time and talents to bring the celebration to life. Among the evening’s many meaningful elements, one project stood out as a particularly special tribute to the School’s history. Lauren Thomas Bredthauer ’01, Lissa Thomas Harrison ’02, Caroline Stephens Samis ’01, and Emilie Peloubet Watson ’03 devoted countless hours to collecting photographs, preserving stories, and designing For All the Saints, a beautiful commemorative coffee table book honoring the rich history and enduring spirit of the Saints.

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For All The Saints, a commemorative coffee table book

For those who did not have an opportunity to purchase a copy of For All The Saints, Saints, a limited number remain available through the Campus 51 store.

To our sponsors, donors, attendees, and volunteers: thank you. Your generosity, enthusiasm, and unwavering belief in the mission of All Saints’ made this celebration possible. The Sapphire Celebration was a reminder of what makes All Saints’ so special—the people. It was a night filled with gratitude for the generations who have shaped this community and for those who will carry its mission forward. As we reflect on this milestone anniversary, may the joy, pride, and sense of belonging felt throughout

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the Sapphire Celebration remain with us as we continue our shared mission of nurturing our children in an environment that inspires excellence in academics, fine arts, athletics, and spiritual disciplines. The Sapphire Celebration honored not only the history of All Saints’, but also the people whose dedication, generosity, and faith have sustained its mission for 75 years and will carry it forward for generations to come.

Molly & Board President Rusty Reid

Lauren Kimberlin, Kate Wells, Taylor Bennett, & Capital Campaign Manager Stephanie Brentlinger

Madi Shoppa Davis ’07, Dorothy McDonald, Emilie Peloubet Watson ’03, Leigh Brown, & Kristin McGuire

Peter Kreidler, Rachel Kreidler ’04, Caitlin Nichols, Cade Nichols, Brandi Reckling & Bryant Reckling

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On May 20, students gathered in the Union to celebrate the close of our 75th Anniversary and the 250th Anniversary of America. We reflected on 75 years of transformative education built upon 250 years of history that continues to shape our educators, community, and country.

the Project Approach to learning EC Faculty Elizabeth Ann Pike with Goldie Mathis ’39

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For most of a child’s academic career, they are told what they will be learning and how they will learn. The Project Approach changes that mindset by giving students the opportunity to decide what topics they want to explore. Teachers then take a supportive role acting as facilitators who step back to let students take the lead while incorporating creative ways to help students answer questions and spur curiosity.

By Michelle Symonds, Early Childhood Division Head

As a Division Head, I’ve been involved with project work for a good part of my career. An important part of my philosophy was formed through my time spent in Reggio Emilia, Italy, while studying their innovative approach to learning. In Reggio, children are seen as competent, capable, and curious. They are actively involved in the learning process with teachers serving as facilitators and guiding the investigation instead of being the source of all knowledge. I have guided teachers in implementing project work at my last two schools. Years ago, I also worked directly with Dr. Judy Harris Helm, the author of Young Investigators: The Project Approach in the Early Years, and we continue to stay connected. When I started at All Saints’, I suggested a book study for our Early Childhood staff. Recognizing the benefits of project work, we launched a pilot project with our Three Age Level Leaders during the 2023-2024 school year. With great success from our pilot project, our Three Age Level Leaders mentored all of our Early Childhood teachers, and every class led a student-centered project in 2024-2025. Each project had a culminating activity, and the teachers documented the project with a technology product such as a digital book, slideshow or website. Now with three years of project work under our belt, I am amazed at how this approach has become a cherished practice in Early Childhood. It has been an exciting journey that our students love and show interest when choosing their topics. Our teachers have continued to refine their implementation of this approach, and it is incredibly exciting to witness their enthusiasm.

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EC Faculty Amanda Patyk with Bryant Ozee ’38

More About the Project Approach Often, you will hear the terms Project Based Learning (PBL), Project Work and Project Approach used interchangeably. However, Project Approach represents the method that we follow in Early Childhood and it is well suited for teachers of young students. It was developed by Dr. Lilian Katz, Dr. Judy Harris Helm and Dr. Sylvia Chard. It has a three-tiered structure which provides a framework to facilitate implementation of emergent curriculum. This approach allows in-depth investigation to occur over an extended period by engaging students’ interest on a topic they have selected with their peers and would like to learn more about. Through three project phases, students uncover new facts and information on their project topic while improving their academic use of literacy and numerals, strengthening their disposition (habits of mind), and fostering their 21st Century skills. Each phase takes them a step further into the discovery process and completion of the project. •P hase 1: Select a topic and discuss what students already know about their topic. Students generate a list of questions and document their predictions. •P hase 2: Plan for fieldwork and/or interview knowledgeable experts in the community. Students research questions, participate in class discussions and document their journey through drawings, photos, written words and more. •P hase 3: Students conclude their project by reviewing documentation, discussing findings, and participating in culminating activities such as class book, open house, exhibition, model creation and more. Project work benefits children in many ways and research shows that this approach teaches children how to develop questions, solve real life problems and use critical thinking skills. Students naturally expand their oral language and vocabulary while furthering their social development by interviewing experts, speaking in front of their peers and working collaboratively. Beyond developing strong communicators, studies show project work increases students’ conceptual understanding, visual perception, mathematical skills, literacy capabilities and spatial knowledge. Teachers find that students are more motivated to engage in academic tasks when they have chosen the topic and questions. This builds ownership and increases participation.

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Becoming Project Experts In March, two teachers, Sarah Grace Coufal and Amanda Patyk, attended the Educator’s Institute at Duke School in North Carolina to learn more about Project Work. Mrs. Patyk shared, “It’s important to get others engaged with project work – by involving families, you build a community. Bringing in guests gives value to the experts within our community and builds a stronger school environment. This approach ensures that students take true ownership of their learning.”

Involving Our Community There are many ways to get families and the community involved in project work. They can learn with the student, serve as experts, and present on a topic. For our Building Bridges Project, parents took their children around Fort Worth and photographed their child in front of various types of bridges. This fostered observation skills which helped students begin to think about different kinds of bridges and notice how they were designed differently. In Pre-K, a parent talked about Beekeeping for the Bees Project. The students learned about the life cycle of the bee, the roles bees play within the hive, and they harvested their own honey from honeycomb. We’ve also had intergenerational presentations such as a grandfather who is a retired pilot present to the Threes as part of their Travel Project. He showed them several model planes and talked about the parts of a plane. He also brought several uniforms and other interesting artifacts as well as answered the students’ questions that they had prepared for him in advance. Another aspect of project work that I really enjoy is when students are placed in the role of “expert”. We’ve had older students present to younger students, individually and as a class. An Upper School student who is an equestrian presented about her experience caring for her horse during a project about pets and a Lower School student presented about Field Hockey during a project on sports. We also had a group of eighth graders showed our Pre-K students their rockets and talked to them about preparing rockets for launch during the Rocket Project. There are so many benefits to pairing older and younger students, and we have had a wonderful experience with our students at All Saints’. They have a great understanding of their role as a facilitator and guiding our Early Childhood students as they learn their topics. Additionally, the older students seem to really enjoy mentoring their younger peers.

George Ewbanks ’39

Captain Patrick Minnehan presents to the Three-Year-Old class

We have also had numerous support from our faculty and staff along with outside organizations. From being expert presenters to real life demonstrations, the entire community has been involved in our project work.

Unlocking their Genius Within In addition to the benefits above, the Project Approach taps into our children’s unique gifts and talents, activating their genius within. Each child is invited to contribute his or her own background knowledge to the project. There are also parts of the project where everyone is involved; however, as we get further along with project work, there is time for specialized work. Often, students work in small groups and report back to the large group. As the project unfolds, children that enjoy construction and building often become involved in creating the model. Students who enjoy writing often work on the documentation and signage. If a child has artistic talent, he or she may participate in observational drawings. If a child has strong social skills, he or she may be the problem solver of the group – the one who helps others consider different perspectives when conflict arises. Everyone has an opportunity to use their talents during project work. The Project Approach builds confidence and leads to stronger learning outcomes. As children solve real-life problems and listen to different perspectives, they are actively learning, all of which prepares them for Lower School and beyond!

AnniePearl Stroud ’26 presents to the Bridge Class

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Advancing Computer Science By Joseph Morris, Middle School Faculty & Christopher Jack, Upper School Faculty

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AROUND TEN YEARS AGO, OUR COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM BEGAN TO TAKE SHAPE THROUGH STUDENT AND FACULTY INITIATIVES. While our Middle School Faculty created a Math and Science Club revolving around Robotics, the Upper School students also showed interest and started a Coding and Robotics Club. Within two years, there was enough participation and growth that both the Middle and Upper School Divisions decided to turn the clubs into electives, allowing more students to engage in computer science.

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Mr. Morris had been a Science Teacher for 20 years when he had the opportunity to take an outside coding program, which led to teaching multiple Computer Science classes at All Saints’.

MIDDLE SCHOOL: BUILDING THE FOUNDATION

Middle School Computer Science introduces foundational skills while reinforcing research, experimenting, problem solving, and collaborative team work. As classes advance, students have hands-on opportunities to learn coding in different languages and application of scientific principles. The Computer Science curriculum in Middle School has expanded to the following:

• COMPUTER SCIENCE DISCOVERIES:

Introductory class that teaches students how to create websites using HTML and CSS in Javascript.

• DRONES & ROBOTICS:

From LEGO and Vex Robotics to drones and a 6-axis Robotic arm, students have the opportunity to apply their new knowledge and skills to solve situations faced by real world engineers and programmers.

• 3D DESIGN & ROCKETRY:

Most recently, we added 3D Design to equip students with hands-on experience and printing capabilities, while also expanding our Rocketry Program, which is an excellent application of scientific principles, interactive learning and an opportunity to participate in a national competition.

Computer Science in Middle School continues to evolve and set high expectations that prepares our students for Upper School.

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Since starting at All Saints’ in 2024, Mr. Jack has developed and implemented new computer science opportunities like our Graphic Design class.

Reese Taylor ’27 designed an F1 Car in CAD/CAM.

UPPER SCHOOL: MASTERING SKILLS & COLLEGE PREP

Building on the strong coding foundation from Middle School, Upper School students have the opportunity to further their Computer Science skills with real-world application and experience using advanced tools like Adobe Illustrator and AI. Classes offered have a course outline that provides a clear direction for our students:

• COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMING AND CODING PATH:

Introductory Programming > Computer Science: Cybersecurity or Artificial Intelligence > AP Computer Science Principles > AP Computer Science A

• CAD/CAM & GRAPHIC DESIGN:

Additional electives that allows students to innovate, problem solve, engineer models and learn new software like Adobe Illustrator. CAD/CAM also opens students to our Engineering and Fabrication track.

Upper School Computer Science is continuously being shaped by student interest and end-of-year feedback. This allows faculty to adapt classes and the program outline, ensuring our students gain the skills needed as they advance in Computer Science.

Adam Knitel ’26 created a program that showed the current Top 50 songs on Spotify that could then be broken down into selections of ten.

UNDERSTANDING OUR COMMUNITY

The success of the Computer Science program reflects our School’s commitment to understanding and listening to our students and community. By empowering our students to explore new opportunities and provide feedback on a constantly evolving industry, we are not only preparing them for college, but a successful future. As faculty, this gives us the resources we need to support those dreams.

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ALUMNI FEATURE

By Morgan Sthele ’11, Fan Operations Manager, Central Region with FIFA World Cup 2026

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CREATING THE FOUNDATION After graduating from All Saints’, I attended the University of Arkansas, where I majored in Journalism: Advertising and Public Relations. Later, I added a Recreation and Sport Management minor, which led me to a master’s degree in Recreation and Sport Management. While at Arkansas, I had a few different internships with Athletics in the Marketing, Public Relations, Special Events, and Guest Services departments. Working across different departments not only helped me identify my passion in sports, but also helped me understand how different departments work together to create an event. After graduating with my master’s degree, I worked for Conference USA, where I managed communications for eight different sports, and then worked with the University of Texas at Arlington Maverick Club in special events. My sports journey took a turn to corporate events for an incentive and meeting planning company. While I thought it was a detour at the time, that position taught me how to manage multiple events, as well as plan big and small events across the country, working with vendors to complete the client’s vision. The Dallas Sports Commission was my next stop. There I gained experience from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, working with clients who either wanted to, or were bringing their events to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my role, like many others in the events world, was eliminated, with no events to manage. This period included a lot of job searching, and a brief job in a bakery. It wasn’t the pitstop I thought my career path would take, but it taught me a lot about persevering and finding the silver lining in every part of the journey. It also taught me a great deal about customer service. While I was searching, I knew that getting back into sports after a pandemic would be difficult, so I kept my mind open to anything in the events world, trusting I’d either enjoy it or realize I wanted to get back into sports.

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My next role was centered around planning and creating events for tenant engagement in a multi-office building. This role leaned more creative and touched on marketing events, rounding out my knowledge of event management as a whole. That experience led me to my next role with Oak View Group at Fair Park Dallas. As an Event Manager, I was the main point of contact for client events scaling from 100 to 20,000 people and worked on every aspect of the event on-site including security, parking and facilities. All of these different experiences helped me build knowledge across sport management and event operations, and prepared me for my role as Fan Operations Manager, Central Region with FIFA World Cup 2026. My career path hasn’t been linear by any means, but every stop along the way has made me better for my next role.

COLLEGE PREP & CAREER INSPIRATION I look back at my time at All Saints’ with the greatest admiration for how it prepared me to succeed at the university level. I learned how to manage my time, the importance of community, and how to value guidance from those that taught me. These lessons helped me excel in college and have stayed with me well past college. Understanding how to lean on a community and learn from those around you matters in any job, but especially in sports and events. A willingness to learn and grow continues to help me, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without it. All Saints’ was an amazing cornerstone for my education – one that set me up to succeed in my professional life. While the foundation for my education was shaped at All Saints’, my inspiration to pursue a career in sports started in my Journalism 101 class. Every class, we had to bring in a news article and write about why we picked it and why it was well written. A few weeks in, I realized nearly every article I was choosing was about sports. That’s when I started getting curious about working in sports and what steps I’d need to take to make that possible. It wasn’t until graduate school that I discovered my interest in the event management side of sports, while working as a Special Events Assistant and Guest Services Intern for the University of Arkansas Athletic Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EVENT DAY SUCCESS The lead-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026 was one of the busiest and most important parts of the job. A year before the first match we had weekly and bi-weekly meetings, site visits to all three of the stadiums I was managing, and regular check-ins with my counterparts. The goal was to learn the operations, understand staffing needs, and build connections with other departments that my event day staff and volunteers would overlap with. That way we were prepared for match day and knew how to adjust for the international football crowds and their excited fans.

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Once pre-planning was complete, it was time to prepare for each match day which included guest booth services, fan resource items and volunteer materials. Match days started with a final check of everything prepped the day before, aligning with my stadium counterparts, attending the match day meeting, and debriefing the day of staff and volunteers. Before gates open, the main task was checking on positions for both staff and volunteers. During the event, I was monitoring operations, making sure people stayed hydrated, catching potential problems early, and answering staff questions over the radio. Once the event concluded, responsibilities shifted to debriefing with staff and my stadium counterparts, logging information on all the fan services items used, and completing match day reports.

CHALLENGES TO ENSURING A GREAT EVENT It takes months of planning and cross-functional collaboration to ensure a safe and fun experience for fans. We ran multiple tabletop exercises, walking through different scenarios that could happen on a match day, such as a wreck on the highway that slows traffic before kickoff, or a severe thunderstorm that could slow ingress or delay gates opening. These exercises helped us prepare and know how to respond if issues came up on event day. Another challenge was staff buy-in. We train hundreds of staff and volunteers weeks before the tournament even begins, and it’s one thing to get everyone excited and prepared in a training room but it’s another to have that same energy and excitement show up match day, especially as the tournament wears on as fatigue can set in. Keeping people engaged and reminding them why their role matters, even during the quieter stretches of a match, takes ongoing effort from leadership. Building excitement around the event helped them succeed on match day, and created a positive experience for them and for the fans.

MOMENTS THAT MADE THE EXPERIENCE Moments like everyone singing “Wonderwall” after an England win, hearing the Viking Row chant, celebrating a Messi goal, and hosting the champions Spain were truly unforgettable. Yet what made the experience special was the relationships built behind the scenes and knowing I was a small part of making this all happen. In addition, leading the training for Fan Operations volunteers and staff, setting them up to succeed, and watching them enjoy the tournament was equally rewarding. If I could go back and give myself advice as a student, it would be this: life is rarely linear, so don’t get stressed or feel like you have failed when the path changes direction.

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Athletic Signings

ATHLETIC SIGNINGS

On February 4, we celebrated National Signing Day with seventeen seniors who committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Congratulation to Aric Adcock ’26, Football - Louisiana Tech University; Keyon Adkins ’26, Football - United States Military Academy at West Point; Gavin Beard ’26, Football - Georgetown University; Mac Conine ’26, Lacrosse - Transylvania University, Raegan Davis ’26, Field Hockey - Rhodes College; Drew Edmonds ’26, Football - Trinity University; Gatlin Gerhard ’26, Football - Montana Tech University, Carrigan Hawkins III ’26, Golf Texas Wesleyan University; Donavan Hollis ’26, Football - Midwestern State University; Keylan Lemen ’26, Football - Sul Ross State University; Martha Lujang ’26, Volleyball - Weatherford College; Malia Miller ’26, Volleyball - Angelo State University; Chava Nuckols ’26, Volleyball - United States Military Academy at West Point; Heidi Peterson ’26, Softball - North Carolina State University; Hudson Reasor ’26, Football - Colgate University; Gage Stansbury ’26, Lacrosse - Westminster College; and Jax Thomas ’26, Football - Bentley University.

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April Signings

Following National Signing Day, we celebrated two additional studentathletes on April 23: Kade Coulson ’26, Football - Eastern New Mexico University and Hattan French ’26, Football - Villanova University.

STUDENT NEWS

Fine Arts Signing Day

FINE ARTS SIGNING DAY

Four students committed to a collegiate Fine Arts program at our Fine Arts Signing Day on April 29. Congratulations to Lorenzo Perez ’26, Musical Theatre - Syracuse University; Carson Sathyamoorthy ’26, Songwriting - Berklee College of Music; Chey Saunders ’26, Studio Art - Texas Christian University; and Kitty Sollows ’26, Graphic Design - High Point University.

VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY

Lower School student Meyer Loose ’35 did incredible work at Literacy United. She secured book donations, spoke at a board meeting and volunteered with the organization.

Meyer Loose ’35 with Literacy United

WRESTLING STANDOUTS

Congratulations to Brodie Bedford ’26 and TC Wills ’26 for winning 2026 TAPPS State Championship titles. It was a standout year for wrestling as the entire team won multiple awards throughout the season.

Wrestling Standouts

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Saints Abroad

SAINTS ABROAD Junior Classical League Competition

Upper School students started summer with a trip to Iceland. Students hiked glaciers, climbed waterfalls, explored craters and lava tunnels, discovered the power of geothermal energy, and unwound in the iconic Blue Lagoon.

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS ACCOLADES

The following athletes received TAPPS AllState Honors: 1st Team All-State Girls Soccer Karina Chavez ’26, Grace Lawler ’29; Honorable Mention All-State Girls Soccer - Eloise Neeson ’29; Honorable Mention All-State Boy’s Soccer Emiliano Bernardino ’26.

SAINTS SERVING

As their service learning project, our second grade students created Birthday Blessing Boxes for Justin’s Place, a local organization that supports single mothers and their families. The class assembled, wrapped and made greeting cards. Once assembled, Mother Jill blessed the Birthday Blessing Boxes in Chapel and students packed the boxes to be delivered to Justin’s Place.

Baylor Latin Day

LATIN STUDENTS

This spring, Upper School Latin students earned several awards at the Junior Classical League Regional Competition and Baylor Latin Day. Award recipients include Noah Bridges ’27, ’27, Ashley Chan ’27, ’27, Raegan Davis ’26, ’26, Katie Gates ’27, ’27, Anna-Kate Holden ’27, ’27, Kiley Louwien ’29, ’29, Eva McWaters ’27, ’27, Lainey Nethery ’28, ’28, Millie Parrish ’28,, Charlie Ratterree ’27, ’28 ’27, and Austin Shuman ’28. ’28. Saints Serving, Second Grade Students

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STUDENT NEWS

Maggie Posey ’26, Artwork: Cousins Fishing

Mayor Mattie Parker & Kitty Sollows ’26, Artwork: Winnie

ARTWORK ON DISPLAY

Kitty Sollows ’26 and Maggie Posey ’26 both had artwork selected to be showcased at the Mayor Mattie Parker High School Art Competition Show.

National Latin Exam

CLASSICAL HONORS

Several Upper School Latin students earned honors on the National Latin Exam and National Mythology Exam. National Latin Exam: Summa Cum Laude - Mac Connellan ’29, ’29, Kiley Louwien ’29; ’29; Maxima Cum Laude - Zoe Camp ’29, ’29, Grace Lawler ’29,, Christian Reyna ’28, ’29 ’28, Brooke Torres ’29; ’29; Magna Cum Laude Avery Black ’29, ’29, Ashley Chan ’27, ’27, Lily Chavez ’26, Raegan Davis ’26,, Lainey Nethery ’28, ’26 ’28, Shannon Shepard ’28, ’28, Austin Shuman ’28;; and Cum Laude - Paden Cowden ’28, ’28 ’28, Ellie Gant ’29, ’29, Mallory Macomber ’28, ’28, Eva McWaters ’27, Drake Palko ’29, ’29, Luke Ross ’29, ’29, Landon Tranberg ’29. ’29. National Mythology Exam: Magna Cum Laude - Grace Lawler ’29, Kiley Louwien ’29 and Cum Laude Raegan Davis ’26, ’26, Anna-Kate Holden ’27, ’27, Eva McWaters ’27. ’27.

National Mythology Exam

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Lacrosse Makes History

LACROSSE MAKES HISTORY

The Varsity Lacrosse team secured their first Texas High School Lacrosse League Class D State Championship title in a 14-7 victory against Bishop Lynch. The team finished their remarkable season with a 10-4 record.

CAPTURING NATURE

The following Upper School students won awards at the annual Heard Nature Photography Contest: Jax Thomas ’26, 1st Place - Feathered Friends and 3rd Place - Animals; Ishan Girisha ’27, 2nd Place - Creepy Crawlies; Luca Ferrara ’26, Honorable Mention - Floral; and Kellen Wright ’26, Honorable Mention - Landscape.

A BROADWAY PERFORMANCE

In recognition for their outstanding performances in The Music Man, Broadway Dallas honored Lorenzo Perez ’26 with the Performing Arts Scholarship and Zane Donahew ’27 as a Featured Performer Nominee.

MUSIC & BAND ACCOLADES

Congratulations to the following students that received TPSMEA All-State awards: Nathan He ’27, Peter He ’30, Lorenzo Perez ’26, Will Conner ’27, and Ethan Nowell ’28.

Feathered Friends by Jax Thomas

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STUDENT NEWS

Japanese Tradition by Kellen Wright ’26

Liquid Light by Ford Keehan ’27

RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

Practical Magic by Peyton Pitcock ’26

Kinetic Release by Vivian Dial ’27

The Upper School Photography Program earned several awards at the Association of Texas Photography Instructors Rising Star Portfolio Contest. Awards included 1st Place in Still Life, 2nd Place in Thematic, 3rd Place in Landscape, Honorable Mention in Sports, and 3rd Place Overall.

Katie Gates ’27 & Katie Jones ’27, Best Use of Theme

Kitty Sollows ’26, Best Overall

THE 5TH ANNUAL CHALK ART FESTIVAL

The annual Chalk Art Festival took place on March 24 where Upper School students created amazing chalk art inspired by the theme “Myths and Folklore”.

Aric Adcock ’26 & Evan Childs ’27, People’s Choice

Chey Saunders ’26, Most Creative

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STUDENT RECOGNITION CEREMONIES

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STUDENT RECOGNITION CEREMONIES

Faculty Award recipients Bales Nelson ’29, Nathan He ’27, Austin Shuman ’28, & Sloane Macomber ’26

APRIL 30, UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS Head of School Award Liz Sellers ’26, Lorenzo Perez ’26; Division Head Award Ava Berry ’26; Faculty Award Sloane Macomber ’26, Nathan He ’27, Austin Shuman ’28, Bales Nelson ’29; St. Francis Award Triston Frazier ’26, Ella Rodriguez ’26; Spirit Award Raegan Davis ’26, Ryan Beard ’27, Ethan Nowell ’28, Bryson Ford ’29; Community Service Award Lily Chavez ’26; Saints Award Eva Keisler ’26, Brooke Habash ’27, Addie Brown ’28, Zoe Camp ’29.

Kelly Dillard with Luca Ferarra ’26

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS The Kelly and Jeff Dillard Family Endowment TCU Scholarship Luca Ferarra ’26; “Be the Ripple” Scholarship Emma Williams ’26, Manny Garza III ’26; Tara Sawyer Foundation’s Barnabas Award Martha Lujang ’26, Jourden Billings ’26; Dr. Sharon Basden Endowed Scholarship Shaun Quigley ’27; The Bradley Jameson ’07 Award Hudson Harbuck ’27; Cameron Phelan ’99 Award Danica Richey ’27; Saints Athletic Award Braxton Bauer ’26, Mac Conine ’26, Hudson Reasor ’26. Cathy Lin with Manny Garza ’26 & Emma Williams’26

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STUDENT RECOGNITION CEREMONIES

MAY 7, MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS

Mr. Keith Pebley with Michael Crookshank ’30

Division Head Award Eloise Crawford ’30, Michael Crookshank ’30, Ellis Campbell ’31, Max Stegmaier ’31, Jordan Wells ’32, Sam Garcia ’32; Faculty Award Emily Nowell ’30, Austin Smith ’30, Aria Valdez ’31, Fritz Korth III ’31, Elliot Ortowski ’32, Prescott Johnson ’32; St. Francis Award Ella Kile ’30, Ethan Lucas ’30; Daughters of the American Revolution Ellie Kriss ’30; Spirit Award Lauren Benson ’30, Brayden Jackson ’30, Landry Lane ’31, Gus McCorquodale ’31, Mary June Thompson ’32, Charlie Leon ’32; Front Door Award Charlotte Brown ’30, Whitt Harrison ’30, Eva Catherine Routon ’31, Liam Chadwick ’31, Libby Handlin ’32, Slate Payne ’32; Service Award Kirby Worden ’30, Caden Kattau ’30, Keilee Merkley ’31, JR Garland ’31, Ella Klipfel ’32, Landon Smithers ’32; Cornerstone Award Pearl Hunt ’30, Holt Hoover ’30, Wynn Carpenter ’31, Benjamin Thomasson ’31, Paityn Avalos ’32, Ford Franklin ’32; Adam Carroll Performing Arts Scholarship Maddie Grace Wolff ’30; Fine Arts Award Joaquin Barbee-Estrada ’30.

MAY 22, LOWER SCHOOL AWARDS Division Head Award Ella Lester ’33, Reeves McGuire ’33; Faculty Award Reese Schneider ’33, Cord Jones ’33; St. Francis Award Mary Elizabeth Johnson ’33, Buster Montgomery ’33; Servant Leadership Award Bonnie Heinrichs ’33, Ellie Allen ’33, Hunt Davis ’33, Reese Terry ’33; Emerging Artist Award Heidi Jo Steele ’33, Avery Osborne ’33, Houston Roberts ’33, Jack Ellis ’33; Excellence in Athletics Award Paige Trodden ’33, Dylan Jean Lowy ’33, Brayden Williams ’33, Jordan Gerety ’33; Faith in Action Award Paige Rawls ’33, Lillian Kile ’33, Crosby Merkley ’33, Luke Langner ’33; Portrait of a Saint Award Miles Deweese ’33, Emma Langner ’33, Tanner Mildren ’33, Jaxon Williams ’33.

SCHOLARSHIPS Head’s Scholar - New Ethan Lucas ‘30; Saints Scholar - New Helen Lawler ‘32.

Mrs. Erin Richter with Ella Lester ’33 & Reeves McGuire ’33

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FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION NEWS

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Fibonacci Glow by Lauren McCauley-Moore

Brooke Terry

Mrs. Cathy Lin presenting award to Julie Yater

IN THE COMMUNITY Aaron Beck, Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach, was named TAPPS Division II Football Coach of the Year by the Padilla Poll after leading his team to an undefeated season and a state championship title. Jenna Conan, Director of Technology, and Kelsey Cooper, Technology Integrationist, presented at the Texas Computer Education Association Convention and Exposition. Stephanie Eubank, Middle School Math Faculty, completed her MBA from the University of People in January. Roger Kieschnick, Assistant Athletic Director, Men's Sports & Baseball Program Director, was selected to be on the coaching staff for the USA Baseball 12U National Team Training Camp. Lauren McCauley-Moore ’03, Upper School Fine Arts Faculty, was awarded Honorable Mention for her photo “Fibonacci Glow” at the 2026 Heard Museum Nature Photography Contest. Brooke Terry, Upper School Science Faculty, was named Fort Worth Magazine’s 2026 Top Teacher. Julie Yater, Lower School Faculty, received the first annual “Be the Ripple” award honoring the legacy of Nathan Lin.

MARRIAGES Jenna Conan, Director of Technology, married Tom Reese in the Willamette Valley, Oregon on July 10.

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Jenna Conan Wedding

FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION NEWS

BIRTHS

FACULTY MILESTONES

Miguel Cervantes, Facilities Staff, and Andrea Cazares, Recharge Staff, welcomed their son Sebastian Cervantes on March 25. Sebastian joins big brothers Santiago (9) and Emilio (4).

5 YEAR AWARD Elena Asher Sofi Garza Boschini ’12 Kim Buck Sharla Caggiano Michelle Currie Allyson Eaton Lindsay Griffis Bekah Hekele Logan Tankersley Imes ’01 Roger Kieschnick Michelle Montgomery Aldo Munoz Arlene Strinko

Kelsey Cooper, Technology Integrationist, and husband James, welcomed their first child, Addison Cooper, on April 30. Marcie Ellen Duplantis, LS Faculty, and husband Mark welcomed their daughter, Marigold Elise Duplantis, on July 7. Sebastian Cervantes

NEW FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION We welcome the following new Faculty/ Staff members to All Saints’!

Addison Cooper

Marigold Elise Duplantis

Kristin Alexander Father Zachary Bartkus Kendra Benedict Lauren Burgess Frederick Campbell Denise Daughtrey Brian Davenport Marcie Ellen Duplantis Karman Eidson Kristy Everett Jordan Foley '13 Raquel Garcia-Moreno Jon Hansen

Erin Kern Jennie Pitchford Diana Rios Nikkina Robinson Rylee Rosales Jessica Sain Christopher Scott Allyson Burns Schroeder ’22 Julia Simonds William Sutherland Father Rich Towers Tiffany Schram Wallace ‘10 Katie Woolsey

10 YEAR AWARD Morgan Aguilar Noel Cervantes Laura King Dickinson ’93 Margie Nowlin Kelly Singleton 15 YEAR AWARD Angela Kornman 20 YEAR AWARD Mary Tracy 25 YEAR AWARD Lynn Gant Greg Nowlin Lynne Pendergrass

New Faculty and Administration

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CLASS NOTES

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Kabella Children, page 58

CLASS NOTES ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

ALUMNI OFFICE

Sofi Garza Boschini ’12

Manager of Alumni Relations SofiBoschini@aseschool.org

To submit information for Class Notes, please fill out the Alumni Contact & News form at aseschool.org/AlumniConnect or contact your Class Rep.

1993

Class Rep: Laura King Dickinson lauradickinson@aseschool.org

1990

Class Rep: Kirk Coleman kcole1@aol.com

1994

Class Rep: Susie Purselley Thompson susiepthompson@yahoo.com

1991

Class Rep Needed! Contact the Alumni Office for more information.

1995

Class Rep: Alicia Stepp aliciastepp@gmail.com

1992

1996

david@episcopalschools.org

jchrking@gmail.com

Class Rep: David Madison

Class Rep: Julie King-Henry

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James Ashton Fellows Gerrish, pg 57

Karcher Family

1999

Class Rep: Sarah Kemble Clemons skclemons@gmail.com

2000

Class Rep: Regan Shoemaker Burdett regan_burdett@hotmail.com

2001

Class Rep: JK Doyle jk_doyle@hotmail.com

2002

Class Rep: Kelley Berkovsky Burt Brett O’Brien and wife, Jennifer’s, oldest son, Jeffrey, completed his second season on the Texas Wesleyan Football team and will return for his Junior season in the fall. Brett’s other son, Kyle, graduated from Plano Senior and will attend Tarleton State in the fall.

1997

Class Rep: Rae Lorimer Corley

kellburt@hotmail.com

Class Rep Needed! Contact the Alumni Office for more information.

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2006

Class Rep: Hollis Kent Webb

2003

hollisfk@gmail.com

ramacswain@sbcglobal.net

2007

Class Rep: Rachel MacSwain Franklin

Class Rep: Staley Hawkins Moore

2004

staleyhmoore@gmail.com

katyrush29@gmail.com

2008

Class Rep: Katy Walker Rush

raerae3136@yahoo.com

1998

Sierra Reed Gonzalez and husband, Manuel, welcomed their first child, Rossi, on March 20, 2026. Sierra and her family currently live in Frisco, Texas.

Class Rep: Sarah Kelley

2005

Class Rep: Kristen Berry Shelley kristen.c.berry@gmail.com

sarah.kelley426@gmail.com

Samantha Welsh Karcher and husband, Nicholas, welcomed their third child, Preston Davis, on August 12, 2025. Preston joins big sister Charlotte (5) and big brother Harrison (4). *pictured top left

CLASS NOTES

Revis Family

2009

Class Rep Needed! Contact the Alumni Office for more information.

Bailey McGraw Gerrish and husband, Nick, welcomed their second child, James Ashton Fellows, on August 1, 2025. Bailey and her family live in London, England. *pictured top right, pg 56

William, on May 21, 2026. Scott and his family live in Fort Worth, Texas.

2011

Class Rep: Barrett Tanner Stanford cbtanner15@gmail.com

Shoemaker Family

2012

Class Rep: Christina Ewin christina.ewin@williamstrew.com

Ryan Shoemaker and wife, Lacey, welcomed their second child, Jack Ryan, on January 28, 2026. Jack joins big brother Charlie (3). *pictured top right

2013

Megan McGee Revis and husband, Joel, welcomed their second child, Jack Kyle, on July 25, 2025. Jack joins big brother Fisher (3). *pictured top left

Class Rep: Emma Grace Laird Burns emmaglaird@gmail.com

2010

Class Rep: Claire O’Connor Armstrong oconnorclairep@gmail.com

Rockwell Jackson and wife, Stephanie, welcomed their second child, Rockwell Monrow, Jr., on June 9, 2026. Rockwell joins big sister Kinsley (3).

Scott McQuien and wife, Liselotte Vanhaecke McQuien ’11, welcomed their first child, John

Liselotte Vanhaecke McQuien and husband, Scott McQuien ’10, welcomed their first child, John William, on May 21, 2026. Liselotte and her family live in Fort Worth, Texas. *pictured bottom left

Riley Smith Burner and husband, Brett Burner, welcomed their third child, Ralph Everett, on March 2, 2026. Ralph joins big brother Hayes (5) and big sister Poppy (3).

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Dyess Family

William Coker Siratt

Walker Dyess and wife, Mary Ann, welcomed their first child, Grace Catherine, on April 4, 2026. Walker and his family live in Dallas, Texas. *pictured top left

Smith Family

victims on the night of March 28, 2000, when an F-2 tornado rampaged through downtown Fort Worth. Bailey Anderson Smith and husband, Jake, welcomed their first child, Hudson Arthur, on April 30, 2026. Bailey and her family live in Dallas, Texas. *pictured top right

Lauren Lancaster Kabella and husband, Daulton, welcomed their second child, Amelia, on April 27, 2026. Amelia joins big sister Margo (1). *pictured pg 55

2015 Torie Reynolds Hassell and husband, Cole, welcomed their first child, Gray, on February 5, 2026. Torie and her family live in Dallas, Texas.

Class Rep: Larkin Rich larkinelizabethrich@gmail.com

Lee Siratt and wife, Julianna, welcomed their third child, William Coker, on January 6, 2026. William joins big brother Bear (4) and big sister Rosie (2). *pictured top middle

Isa Williams McDavid and husband, Jairus, welcomed their first child, Nina Monique, on February 15, 2026. Isa and her family live in Fort Worth, Texas.

2014

Class Rep Needed! Contact the Alumni Office for more information.

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Rob Smat released his third book in May of 2026, Tornado at the Tower, which tells the gripping true story of Fort Worth’s business leaders, journalists, and storm

Vivian McNair Brockermeyer and husband, Jack Brockermeyer ’16, welcomed their second child, Wells Louis, on April 15, 2026. Wells joins big sister Ivy (2).

CLASS NOTES

Schnolis/Orts Wedding

Odom/Vick Wedding

French/Singer Wedding

2018

Class Rep: Ashlyn Kotarski ashlynkotarski@gmail.com

2019

Class Rep: Margaret Ann Prowse margaretann2000@gmail.com

Sarah McLaughlin Hanson and husband, Kurt, welcomed their first child, Kurt Matthew III, “Tripp,” on May 14, 2026. Sarah and her family live in Houston, Texas. Elizabeth Schnolis Orts and Emmett Orts were married on June 20, 2026 at Lake Paupac in Pennsylvania. Elizabeth and Emmett live in New York City, New York, where she is a nurse at Mount Sinai Hospital. *pictured top left Audrey Odom Vick and Cole Vick were married on April 18, 2026 at All Saints’ Anglican Church with the reception at The Woman’s Exchange Club of Fort Worth. The wedding party included Peyton Dean Dietz, Samantha Garnett, Sarah McLaughlin Hanson, Courtney Rattikin Johnsen ’13, Sophie Miller ’17, Lauren Nolan and Mimi White Vick. Audrey and Cole live in Fort Worth, Texas. *pictured top middle

2016

Class Rep: Madison Bailey

Madeline Brentlinger will start the MBA program at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business this Fall. Jack Brockermeyer and wife, Vivian McNair Brockermeyer ’15, welcomed their second child, Wells Louis, on April 15, 2026. Wells joins big sister Ivy (2). *pictured pg 58 Annabelle French Singer and Daren Singer were married on May 2, 2026 in Palm Springs, California. The wedding party included Annabelle’s sister, Millicent French George ’14, Maddie Bailey, Claire Prioleau McMackin, Grace Paukune and Sara Kate Puff. *pictured top right

2017

Class Rep: Leea Yater leeayater1@gmail.com

Lucy-Mae Reason Hardgrove and Jack Hardgrove ’20 were married on June 27, 2026 at St. Stephen’s Church with the reception at the Crescent Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. The wedding party included Charlie Bennett ’20, Lower and Middle School Ballet Faculty Emily Breed, Nick Greve ’20, Hannah Hardgrove ’32, Mary Katherine Hardgrove ’24, AJ Mendolia ’20, Molly Morrow, Sam Parrish ’20, Hayden Siratt ’20, Anna Tisdale, Elizabeth Hosman Verstegen ’19. Lucy-Mae and Jack currently live in Houston, Texas.

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Molly Morrow

Molly Morrow graduated from Belmont University School of Occupational Therapy with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Dr. Molly Morrow has accepted an acute care occupational therapy position at Texas Health Harris Methodist in Fort Worth, Texas. *pictured top left

Guerra Wedding

Crescent Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. The wedding party included Charlie Bennett, Lower and Middle School Ballet Faculty Emily Breed, Nick Greve, Hannah Hardgrove ’32, Mary Katherine Hardgrove ’24, AJ Mendolia, Molly Morrow ’19, Sam Parrish, Hayden Siratt, Anna Tisdale ’19, and Elizabeth Hosman Verstegen ’19. Lucy-Mae and Jack live in Houston, Texas. *pictured pg 59

Luig/Krudwig Wedding

contribute to a future where millions of people live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. “Per aspera persevera et maiora certe venient. Sequere me, dum viam ad astra struimus.”

2021

Class Rep: Addison Thompson addisonethompson@gmail.com

Claire Luig Krudwig and Cooper Krudwig were married on June 21, 2025 in Hickory Creek, Texas. Claire and Cooper live in Fort Worth, Texas where Claire is the Controller at First Choice Transport. *pictured top right Celia Nowlin recently graduated with a Master of Music degree from the University of Georgia, gave a TEDx Talk on “How music impacts your body and brain,” and started a full-time role at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as an intensive care unit music therapist.

2020

Class Rep: Alex Wright

Joey Smat recently accepted a Mechanical Engineer position with the United States Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base. Joey will be joining the 76th AMXG team, supporting the sustainment and modernization of the B-52 Stratofortress fleet.

alexwright9497@gmail.com

Max Guerra and Elizabeth Grace Guerra were married on June 6, 2026 in Blum, Texas. Max is currently a Petroleum Engineer for Mewbourne Oil Company. *pictured top middle Jack Hardgrove and Lucy-Mae Reason Hardgrove ’19 were married on June 27, 2026 at St. Stephen’s Church with the reception at the

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Alex Nelson accepted a position with Blue Origin as an Aerospace Systems Engineer I in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Alex is honored to join a company working to build the road to space and excited to

2022

Class Rep: Blakley Byrd blakley@rockerb.com

CLASS NOTES

Class of 2026

2023

2025

landrymurphy@icloud.com

carlybcoleman@icloud.com

Class Rep: Landry Murphy

Class Reps: Carly Coleman Aiden Gutierrez

2024

Class Reps: Emily Steuart emilysteuart24@gmail.com

Grace Yater graceyater@gmail.com

aidenmgtz5678@gmail.com

2026

Class Rep: Reese Williams reeseannwilliams@gmail.com

2026-27 Alumni Board Scott McDonald ’03, President Jake Reid ’11, President-Elect Grace Beck Higgins ’05, VP-Membership Adair Ewin Shannon ’09, Secretary Garrett Bradshaw ’07 Kendall Berry Byrd ’07 Madi Shoppa Davis ’07 Daniel Gresham ’14 Jared Harwell ’01 Rachel Peters Kreidler ’04 Cara Hughens Lemaster ’06 Dustin Moheit ’11 Hudson Moore ’08 Mack Prioleau ’13 Heather Gant Rodgers ’05 Kori Kemble Sibley ’05

We are grateful to our incredible slate of new and returning board members. Thank you for your service, Saints!

Lee Siratt ’14 Allie Kobs Turney ’07 Aro Terrell Umfress ’12 Audrey Odom Vick ’15 Mimi White Vick ’15

ADVISORY GMax Cruz ’21 Ellie Martin ’21 Charlie Reid ’13

EX-OFFICIO Jimmy Samis ’02, Immediate Past President

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Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation

HONORING LAUREN THOMAS BREDTHAUER ’01 & LISSA THOMAS HARRISON ’02

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 @ 10:10 A.M. ALL SAINTS’ CHAPEL

Alumni Tailgate

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 @ 5:00 P.M. WESTLAND GARDENS

Homecoming Football Game

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 @ 7:00 P.M. KICKOFF

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TOLLING OF THE BELL May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercies of God, rest in peace. And, may light perpetual shine upon them. Amen.

JANUARY 9, 2026 Misti Reed John Reed

FEBRUARY 20, 2026 Lee Barnes III Sherry Purselley

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ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

2026-2027 Board of Trustees OFFICERS

RUSTY REID

BRAD WALLACE

STEPHANIE BURK

President

Treasurer

Secretary

KEN HUFFMAN

TOMMY MILLER

JUDD PRITCHARD

Vice President

TRUSTEES Lauren Thomas Bredthauer ’01 Cody Campbell Sacher Dawson Antonio Debouse ’09 Joel East Chris Kent ’97 William Knight ’04 Ashlye Leon Bailey McGuire ’03 Mary Morrow Joe Parrish

EX-OFFICIO Win Ryan Jimmy Samis ’02 Lt. Paul Stouffer, Jr. ’99 Brett Taylor Sallie Trotter Kate Wells

Wallace Worden, Head of School The Rev. Amanda Kotval Scott McDonald ’03

TRUSTEES EMERITUS Paula Brockway Brad Corbett, Jr. Janie Rector Bob Simpson

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