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2022–23 Administration

Tyler Hodges

President and Head of School

Mike Drew

Associate Head of School

Carol Nimitz, CFRE

Chief Advancement Officer

Jeff Role

Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Paul Sollee ’88 Chief Technology Officer

Kila McCann

Dean of Admission & Financial Aid

Bolles Magazine

Office of Communications

Jan R. Olson, APR Editor-in-Chief

Senior Director/Communications & Marketing

Kristen DeSmidt

Executive Editor

Communications Associate

John D. Curran

Managing Editor

Web Design & Communications Associate

Dana Bussiere

Assistant Editor Communications Associate

Office of Advancement

Sandy Catanese, CFRE

Director of The Bolles Fund and Parent Programs

Students across all four Bolles campuses celebrated Founders’ Day, which commemorates the School’s establishment 90 years ago on January 5, 1933. Upper and middle school students enjoyed delicious Founders’ Day cupcakes to mark the occasion while lower school students received bracelets that read, “Happy 90th Birthday, Bolles!” Here’s to the next 90 years, BulldogNation!

Bolles Mission Statement

The Bolles School prepares students for college and life by inspiring excellence, courage, integrity and compassion in an academic community dedicated to nurturing mind, body and soul.

Janet S. Frampton

Director of Advancement Services

Alumni Notes

Julia Kalinski

Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving

John Newman ’86, M.Ed.

Stewardship and Alumni Officer

Linda Boyett

Advancement Services Coordinator

Becca Rogers

Advancement Events Manager

Rahul Sharma ’03

Leadership Giving Officer

Ed Martin, CFRE

Leadership Giving Officer

Contributing Photographers:

Jeff Adams — Official Bolles Sports Photographer

Cady & Cady

Mark Krancer

Sean Coleman

David Hicks ’84

On the suggestion of a colleague, I recently read “Happier” by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, who is perhaps best known for creating the most popular course in Harvard’s history. I was surprised to learn that the course did not focus on artificial intelligence, making money or starting your own company. Instead, the emphasis was on happiness. Why happiness? Not surprisingly, it turns out that happier people have better relationships, are more likely to thrive and live longer. Dr. Ben-Shahar suggests, and I fully agree, that “attaining lasting happiness requires that we enjoy the journey on our way toward a destination we deem valuable.” In essence, we need to refocus our attention on the teaching and learning journey rather than the outcome. This got me thinking. What if the future of teaching and learning is not a radical shift, but rather a more subtle transition away from rote learning and towards happiness, connectivity, ethics and innovation? What if we combined this with renewed emphasis on student engagement, leadership and finding joy in the learning journey? It is this type of thinking that will help us better prepare our students for the jobs of tomorrow.

To do this we have to prioritize explaining what we are doing as well as why we are doing it. Being an active participant in any learning requires courage. It is not easy to approach a teacher to get further clarification on an assignment or clarity on how the assignment relates to the goals of the course. The goal of any class must be to impart factual knowledge as well as the skills needed to operate in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. We must encourage students to see classes as worthwhile beyond checking boxes to facilitate just getting into a specific college. This means engaging them in new and innovative ways to get their input on what is working or not. I have already seen our curriculum broaden and offer more depth over the last couple of years and more is promised with the new Center for Innovation on the horizon. The new global competencies and opportunities and

From the President and Head of School

creative assessments offered by faculty are helping our students soar to new heights.

To ensure we remain on this journey of an education with a world view, we revisited the Bolles Portrait of a Graduate. This document outlines the skills, traits and competencies that we hope all of our graduates embody. While we have had such portraits in prior years, most were not imbedded into the day-to-day teaching and learning experiences or broadly communicated to the larger community. In my experience, documents, however comprehensive and well written, that are not revisited frequently tend simply to serve as fancy bookends in offices around campus. To address this, we formed a committee with representatives from each campus and purposely created a visual aid and descriptive document that we could place front and center of everything we do at Bolles. The end result was presented and approved by our Board of Trustees and presented to all faculty and staff during post-planning, and we are now pleased to share it with each of you.

Considering that all that we do at Bolles should be designed to best serve our students and, according to our mission, to prepare them for college and life, it made sense to identify those qualities and characteristics that we aspire to develop and cultivate in our graduates. I’m proud of the document you will find in subsequent pages and particularly the direction that it points the School. It serves as a compass for each faculty member across all campuses to refer to when working every day with our students — from the smallest in Pre-K to their senior year. This brings ultimate and lasting value.

Respectfully,

Tyler Hodges

“Life is too short to do only what we have to do; it is barely long enough to do what we want to do.”

— Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

2022-23 Bolles Board of Trustees

Russell Newton III

Chair

Tatiana Salvador ’86 Vice Chair

Preeti Swani

Secretary

Tyler J. Hodges

President/Head of School

Trustees

Fernando Acosta-Rua ’85

DeCovan Brown ’86

Ali Chahlavi

Robert Crosby

Rahul Deshmukh ’89

Jamie Dwyer ’92

Aubrey Edge

William Erwin Jr. ’80

Steven Gold ’95

Brittany Groover

Michael Meyers

Kathryn Pearson Peyton

Francis Sanchez

Allison Korman Shelton ’94

A. Chester Skinner IV ’98

Karen Stone

John Surface ’90

DeWayne Terry ’84

A. Rodney VanPelt ’73

Matthew Wotiz

Ex-Officio Members

Justin Hart ’00 Alumni Board, Chair

Clayton Bromberg ’00 Board of Visitors, Chair

Elizabeth McGraw

Parent Association, Co-Chair

Peter McGraw

Parent Association, Co-Chair

President Emeritus

Harry M. deMontmollin Jr. ’56

Trustees Emeriti

Quinn R. Barton Jr. ’46

James V. Bent Sr. ’53

John W. Connolly Jr.

Deceased

William K. Hatcher ’48

Deceased

Ann C. Hicks ’55 Bartram

Beverley W. Hirsig ’46

Deceased

Helen M. Lane ’42 Bartram

Hal Lynch

Robert H. Paul III ’52

Deceased

Frederick H. Schultz ’46

Deceased

A. Chester Skinner Jr. ’40

Deceased

Herman Ulmer Jr. ’37

Deceased

George W. Varn ’38

Deceased

W. Lester Varn Jr. ’42

E. Ellis Zahra Jr. ’64

Class of 2023 Colleges Attending List

Class of 2023

Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Alida Cucoranu ’23

Michael McGrath ’23

46 Student-athletes Continuing Athletic Careers in College

Bolles held ceremonies in November, February and April to honor student-athletes from the Class of 2023 who committed to a particular college or university to continue their athletic and academic careers. Forty-six student-athletes are attending 40 different colleges in 11 different sports.

2022–23 College Athletic Commitments at Bolles

Baseball

Will Studebaker, Niagara University

Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field

Daniel De Monte, Boston University

Andrew McGraw, Colgate University

Aidan Ryan, University of Tennessee

Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field

Katherine Campos, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (track & field only)

Jillian Candelino, University of Tennessee

Elizabeth Csikai, Emory University

Ella Mickler, Florida State University

Ella Neskora, University of Pennsylvania (track & field only)

Sofia Petrucelli, Washington and Lee University

Vivian Stovall, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (track & field only)

Football

Jeb Allen, Amherst College

John Antolik, Bates College

Matthew Berry, DePauw University

Brendan Black, Iowa State University

Connor Cox, University of South Carolina

Cooper Fordham, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Jake Hogan, Trinity College (also lacrosse)

Kavon Miller, Princeton University

Kemani Wilson, Drake University

James Zebroski, Washington University in St. Louis

Women’s Golf

Madison Balaskiewicz, Daytona State College

Men’s Lacrosse

Caleb Coleman, University of Vermont

John Allen Ginder, College of Wooster

Jake Hogan, Trinity College (also football)

Garrett Jobe, Queens University of Charlotte

Spencer Surface, Washington and Lee University

Kevin Wolfe, Florida Institute of Technology

Women’s Rowing

Avery Goldknopf, Clemson University

Sophia Quirk, University of San Diego

Women’s Soccer

Annalise Cannada, University of Kentucky

Men’s Swimming

Lachlan Andrew, United States Naval Academy

Dowl Bowen, Queens University of Charlotte

Drew Bowen, LaSalle University

Basar Butun, New York University

Victor Derani, New York University

Drew Heck, University of Pittsburgh

Will Heck, North Carolina State University

Kayden Lancaster, University of Louisville

Aidan Paro, University of Louisville

Porawat Rommaneekochchakorn, Denison University

Women’s Swimming

Sophie Benkusky, East Carolina University

Katie Ford, University of Wyoming

Montana Freeman, Colorado State University at Pueblo

Rachel Lundy, Trinity College

Sabrina Lyn, Louisiana State University

Volleyball

Grace Albaugh, Georgetown University

Bolles Athletics Brings Home

Six State Titles

Bolles added six state titles, two state runner-up finishes, 13 district titles and four middle school conference titles to the School’s impressive tradition of athletic excellence. The Bolles Athletic Program has now produced 156 team state titles with 99 state runner-up finishes in 17 different sports, along with 530 team district titles in 24 different sports.

The fall sports season saw state titles won in boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving and boys’ and girls’ cross country. Additionally, the football team advanced to the state semifinals for the 23rd time in program history, both the girls’ and boys’ golf teams advanced to the state tournament and the volleyball team earned a berth in the state playoffs for the 37th time in program history. The middle school volleyball team won the program’s fourth IMSC title.

The winter sports season highlights included the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams advancing to the state semifinals — the 25th time for the girls’ program and 22nd for the boys. The girls’ team also won the district title for the fifth straight season and 29th overall. The girls’ basketball

team advanced to the region semifinals. Bolles also won IMSC titles in boys’ and girls’ basketball and boys’ soccer.

The spring season produced two more state titles and two state runner-up finishes for Bolles. The girls’ and boys’ track teams made Bolles history sweeping the team titles at the state meet. The boys’ team title is the first for Mike Rivera as the track and field head coach and the girls’ title is his third. The Bulldogs won six events at the 2023 meet. Event state champions for the boys included the 4x100 meter relay (Matthew Berry ’23, Naeem Burroughs ’26, Kemani Wilson ’23, Kavon Miller ’23) and 4x800 meter relay (Miles Rivera ’24, Aidan Ryan ’23, Jack Camp ’25, Cormac Kimberly ’23). Bolles repeated as state champ in the 4x800 relay with Ryan on last year’s relay as well. Event wins for the girls included the 4x800 relay (Isabella Lee’25, Elizabeth Csikai ’23, Jillian Candelino ’23, Leila Bata ’24), Vivian Stovall ’23 in the pole vault, Zee Curtis ’24 in the discus and Candelino in the 3200. Curtis, Candelino and the same line-up in the 4x800 were all repeat winners. Bolles also swept region and district team titles.

The girls’ tennis team finished as state-runner up and the boys advanced to the state semifinals with both teams winning region and district team titles. In weightlifting, Bolles advanced six athletes to the state competition with Brendan Black ’23 placing as state runner-up in the Olympic competition. The boys’ lacrosse team made program history, advancing to the program’s first-ever state final. The team earned a Final Four berth for the fifth time and won their 11th straight and 16th overall district title. The girls’ lacrosse team earned a playoff berth for the third time in program history and the baseball team advanced to the region semifinals.

The boys’ and girls’ rowing teams combined to win the North District Championship and place second in the combined team standings at the Sculling State Regatta. Lizzy Watkins ’26 and Sophie Lankarani ’26 made program history at the sculling state regatta, with Bolles’ first-ever overall sculling state win, winning the Girls’ Freshman 2x by over four seconds. In the Lightweight 4x, Anastasia McHayle ’23, Maddie Kaiser ’24, Gracey Estepp ’25 and Ava Lankarani ’25 placed fourth overall and first among scholastic boats. At the US Rowing Southeast Youth Championships, the U19 double with Sophia Quirk ’23 and Sara Wasserman ’24 qualified for nationals with a second-place finish. The U17 eight with Donovan Dow ’25, Alex Mark ’25, Sangye Jorn ’25, Drew Nussbaum ’26, Caden Spohr ’26, Noah Wasserman ’26, David Dong ’26, Bowen Body ’26 and Maddie Annett ’26 (cox) also qualified for nationals by placing second.

Bolles student-athletes and coaches garnered several individual awards in 2022-23 as well. In the Florida Dairy Farmers High School Sports Awards, Jillian Candelino ’23 was named the Class 2A and overall girls’ cross country athlete of the year, Aidan Ryan ’23 was named Class 2A boys’ cross country runner of the year, Mike Rivera was named Class 2A boys’ cross country coach of the year, Tony Ryan was named Class 2A girls’ cross country coach of the year, Peter Verhoef was named Class 1A swimming and diving coach of the year and Annalise Cannada ’23 was named Class 3A girls’ soccer player of the year. Brendan Black ’23 (1st team offense), Kavon Miller ’23 (1st team defense), Connor Cox ’23 (2nd team offense), Cooper Fordham ’23 (2nd team offense) and Garrison Butler ’23 (honorable mention) earned All-State honors from FloridaHSFootball.com. Grace Albaugh ’23 earned All-State in volleyball. Five Bolles boys’ lacrosse players earned 2023 awards from USA Lacrosse as Caleb Coleman ’23, Daylin John-Hill ’24 and Garrett Jobe ’24 earned All-American honors for the North Florida region and Gavin Boree ’24 and Spencer Surface ’23 earned All-Academic honors. In the Florida Times-Union’s All-First Coast recognition, Candelino was named girls’ cross country runner of the year for the third year in a row, Ryan was named boys’ cross

country runner of the year, Will Heck was named boys’ swimmer of the year and a total of 76 Bulldogs were named to the All-First Coast fall and winter sports teams. Several more accolades for Bolles student-athletes are expected to be announced for spring sports later this summer.

Significant coaching milestones were also reached as Boys’ Soccer Coach Jim Lieb notched his 400th win and Baseball Coach Mike Boswell won his 500th game as a head coach.

The Bulldogs continue to shine as one of the top all-around athletic programs in its classification year in and year out.

Mike BoswellJim Lieb

Students Take to the Stars for Out-of-this-world Science Lessons

In a galaxy not so far away, Bolles faculty provided students with hands-on opportunities for interstellar instruction with help from Bulldog families and friends.

Bulldog parent Dr. Shannon Beardsley, an avid collector of rare minerals and meteorites, visited the Bolles Middle School Bartram Campus January 24 to teach Grade 7 students taking Earth Science about meteorites for their unit on minerals and rocks.

His daughter joined her classmates in Parker Auditorium for the presentation, which included an opportunity to view — and even hold — a rare Pallasite Meteorite. Discovered in Northern Russia, Beardsley’s softball-sized Pallasite Meteorite is one of only 99 recorded on Earth.

Dr. Beardsley answered students’ insightful questions, discussed the difference between a meteor and a meteorite and explained how the

yellow crystals formed when the meteorite struck the Earth’s surface. The Bulldogs took turns holding the Pallasite Meteorite, marveling at its rarity and extraterrestrial beauty.

On the Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus, Grade 1 students explored the night sky with science teacher Carolyn Houston after school on January 19.

Students and their parents rotated through three stations: lunar phases with Oreo cookies with Grade 1 teacher Sara Heninger ’12, the winter constellations with librarian/media specialist Christina Karvounis, and the night sky experience with the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society and Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Head Stacey Hendershot.

Thank you to everyone who made these stellar opportunities possible for our students!

Fifth Graders Orchestrate World Peace

Bolles fifth graders on both lower school campuses discovered new strengths in negotiation and critical thinking through this year’s World Peace Game.

At the heart of the “game” is a multilevel, plexiglass shelving structure that warehouses various world resources in the sea, land, air and space. Similar to Model UN, students were assigned various roles as leaders of different countries, funding organizations, treasuries, the weather and other groups.

Whitehurst Campus fifth graders participated in the game from November 28-December 9, and their classmates on the Ponte Vedra Beach Campus took part in a separate simulation May 15-19.

During these weeks, they learned more about their roles, protocols and rules to achieve the end game: world peace. They considered such thoughts as “Does it make sense? Or, can you accept the consequences? Or, can you afford it?” The days are run according to a very structured timetable, and students enjoyed the pace and rigor of the assignments.

The World Peace Game began in 1978 when teacher John Hunter devised an activity that would help children learn how to solve problems through harmony and peaceful solutions — within a chaotic and often violent world. The game requires students to apply multiple thinking and problem-solving strategies to situations and negotiations with the object of resolving or reducing all conflicts, to increase the value of their countries and to develop thinkers who are equipped to solve problems in multiple ways.

“The World Peace Game is a hands-on political simulation that gives players the opportunity to explore the connectedness of the global community through the lens of the economic, social and environmental crises and the imminent threat of war. The goal of the game is to extricate each country from dangerous circumstances and achieve global prosperity with the least amount of military intervention. As ‘nation teams,’ students will gain greater understanding of the critical impact of information and how it is used,” the World Peace Game Foundation explains on its website. Well done, Grade 5 diplomats!

MOSH Lends a Hand for Anatomy Assessments

Bolles Assistant Head of Upper School Piper Moyer-Shad ’91 and science teacher Andres Buitrago enlisted the help of administrators from Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History for their Anatomy students’ alternative assessment at the end of the second quarter this winter.

The students were broken into small teams and asked to create a museum exhibit based on a portion of one of the units they learned in Anatomy class during the first semester. Each team was responsible for creating the following:

• The conceptual design or theme of the exhibit

• The exhibit’s storyline or script

• The floor plan or a map of the exhibit

• The content covered by the exhibit

• The lessons provided by the exhibit

• An exhibit prototype

Before the teams developed their projects, MOSH administrators visited the San Jose Campus to give these students real-world insight about producing a museum exhibit, from brainstorming and development to funding and long-term maintenance. Students also asked engaging questions to help them better understand the roles they took on during the creative assessment: curator, designer, fabricator and educator.

The panel from MOSH included CEO Bruce Fafard, CFO Kathryn Amason, Vice President of Education and Exhibits Anthony Mortimer, Vice President of Visitor Engagement Laroe Adams and Vice President of Support Services Jordan Greenlee.

Moyer-Shad said Bolles alum and MOSH board member Matt Stupski ’09 played a pivotal role in connecting the Bolles students with MOSH for the initiative. Stupski joined the MOSH administrators when they returned to the San Jose Campus a few weeks later to serve as judges for the teams’ final pitches as they attempted to “win” the bid for MOSH’s next exhibit.

“We are so grateful to the MOSH team for taking the time to engage with our students,” Moyer-Shad said. “Their involvement took this assessment to the next level and challenged our students to be inventive, thorough and detail-oriented throughout the process.”

During the final presentations, students pitched exhibits that ranged from an immersive walk through a giant circulatory system to an interactive look at how bones break and heal. All projects focused on ensuring theoretical exhibit visitors used all their senses to heighten the experience and reinforce the knowledge they would glean after walking away from the exhibit.

Guest Speakers Provide All Things Possible Perspective

Dozens of noteworthy guest speakers stopped by all of our campuses during the last two quarters of the school year, sharing valuable insight and challenging our students to stretch their perceptions of what is possible.

ASHTON BODY Scientist

The convocation began with the Bulldogs watching Body’s TEDx presentation, “How Nanoparticle-Sized Questions Can Make a Big Difference,” in Parker Auditorium. The students then asked Body thoughtful questions about her experience as a young scientist — a journey that she said began when she started asking questions at age 5 after her aunt tragically passed away due to breast cancer.

When Body was a high school sophomore, she began intensive extracurricular research on the pharmacodynamics of various drug formations at Mayo Clinic, where she learned a valuable lesson: “A scientist is anyone brave enough to dream and to ask questions.” She encouraged Bolles middle schoolers to speak up and understand that their voices and questions matter — no matter how young they may be — and that everyone has a place at the table.

BRIAN LIES Author

Award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Brian Lies traveled to the Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus on January 25 and the Lower School Whitehurst Campus on January 26 for all-day author visits.

Lies illustrated his first children’s book for Houghton Mifflin Company in 1989 and has since illustrated nearly 30 others, including his 2019 Caldecott Honor-winning “The Rough Patch” and his New York Times bestselling bat series (“Bats at the Beach,” “Bats at the Library,” “Bats at the Ballgame” and “Bats in the Band”).

He spoke to the lower school students about his creative process when writing and illustrating a story and encouraged them to pursue their passions from a young age — even if it doesn’t come easy to them. He showed them his simple artwork from when he was in Grade 2 and compared it to his detailed and masterful illustrations as a professional.

“You just have to find something you love and do it over and over again,” Lies said.

Internationally renowned sculptor and Bolles parent Naresh Kumawat stopped by the San Jose Campus on March 14 to speak with students about how he uses modern technology and imagination to create his celebrated sculptures.

Kumawat, who grew up in India and still resides in the country, uses 3D scanning and printing in his artistic process to create detailed sculptures, including the world’s tallest statue of the Hindu God Shiva called the Statue of Belief. This 369-foot sculpture also has a multistoried museum inside, featuring a telescope to view the universe through Shiva’s eyes.

Kumawat’s works, both large and small, have been installed in more than 77 countries. He has also created war memorials and projects for the Indian Army to honor those who sacrificed their lives for their country.

His daughter, Rudrakshi Kumawat ’26, attended the visiting artist lecture alongside her peers in upper school art teacher Tiffany Gonzalez’s sculpture class.

NARESH KUMAWAT Sculptor

TEDx Jacksonville speaker Ashton Body, a rising junior at Harvard College and daughter of Bolles middle school science teacher Elizabeth Body, inspired students on the Middle School Bartram Campus during an all-school convocation held January 9.

Bolles Robotics: Programmed for Success

Led by passionate faculty and staff, the Bolles Robotics program continues to grow across all four campuses, giving students opportunities to innovate and learn important lessons in both technology and teamwork.

What started with one team of between seven and 10 students on each lower school campus has evolved into more than 80 Bolles students competing on over a dozen FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams.

“Bolles excels in athletics, but this is a different type of competitive sphere,” said Bolles President and Head of School Tyler Hodges. “I love that the numbers are growing, and I think it’s indicative of where education is moving in the future.”

This year, Bolles hosted all regular season meets for FTC in Northeast Florida — stepping in to fill a major role in the community that involves rigorous planning and the efforts of many Bolles faculty and staff members.

Bolles Chief Technology Officer and upper school robotics coach Paul Sollee ’88 said he anticipates continuing to host the majority of FTC meets in the coming years.

He added that the commitment level for Bolles FTC teams has intensified, with two teams practicing every day after school from 3:15-5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and four teams practicing every Saturday from 12-4 p.m. The upper and middle school students also carve out time to discuss strategy and the future of robotics at Bolles with lower school teams.

Their hard work is paying off with Bolles robotics teams Patent Pending and Static Discharge winning bids to the FTC State Championship at a qualifying meet held February 4 on the Bolles Middle School Bartram Campus. These two teams prepared diligently for the March 3-4 tournament in Winter Haven, Florida — and both performed well, with Static Discharge going 3-3 and Patent Pending undefeated in their divisional match play. Bolles lower school FLL teams the Council of Intellectual Aliens (CIA) and the Future Bolles Innovators (FBI) also won bids to regionals this year.

“I love that the numbers are growing, and I think it’s indicative of where education is moving in the future.”

— Bolles President and Head of School Tyler Hodges

Bolles.org Recognized in International 2023 MUSE Creative Awards

The Bolles School’s website, www.Bolles.org, is a Silver Winner in the Website — Schools/Universities category of the 2023 MUSE Creative Awards, one of the most prestigious international competitions that recognizes outstanding achievements in the creative fields. The awards celebrate excellence in various areas, including advertising, design, digital media and marketing, among others.

The MUSE Creative Awards is a part of the MUSE Awards Program, which was created by the International Awards Associate (IAA) in 2015. IAA’s inception was based on a mission to honor, promote and encourage creativity by providing a new standard of excellence for evaluating media design production and distribution. The MUSE Creative Awards accepts entries from agencies, graphic design companies, web and digital entities, production companies and freelancers from all over the world.

Bolles was among The Loomis Chaffee School, Benedictine University and The New School as award winners in the Website — School/Universities category. Overall award winners in all categories covered the spectrum from a Harry Styles social media campaign to a Shark Week marketing poster to Baskin-Robbins’ brand refresh.

The redesigned Bolles.org launched in early November 2022 and features a fresh, new look with streamlined navigation, visual upgrades highlighting the School’s new Global Engagement vision and powerful video testimonials to reflect the School’s commitment to excellence and vision for the future.

Since 2015, Bolles has partnered with Finalsite, an online platform utilized by top K-12 independent schools around the world. Bolles has employed Finalsite’s “Best in Class” design since 2017, maintaining the company’s highest level of service with focus on utilizing the latest in design and function trends.

“Winning a MUSE Creative Award is a significant achievement and a testament to the quality of work produced by the recipients,” said Finalsite’s Becky McGuire. “The awards are judged by a panel of industry experts, making them highly competitive and sought after.”

The MUSE Award notes that “The Bolles School website offers prospective families an immersive glimpse into the school’s unique educational offerings and vibrant, welcoming community. This has been achieved through a progressive modern design that delivers impactful messaging using distinctive layouts, bold typography, impactful photography and expressive movement to bring the school’s unique story to life online. The website also functions as an entry point for current families, staff and alumni to access their internal communication portals.”

Bulldogs Hit the Road for Overnight Class Trips

Dozens of Bolles students, faculty and staff packed their bags, hit the road and connected with nature during two grade-level overnight trips this April.

The inaugural Grade 8 Class Trip took students to Black Mountain, North Carolina, where the Class of 2027 spent four days and three nights at the picturesque YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly. The eighth graders participated in team-building activities and outdoor adventures and celebrated their last year in middle school together.

Activities at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, led by trained staff, included an Alpine tower (ropes course), a mountain hike, an ecological simulation game and heritage crafts. The eighth graders also ventured off-site for whitewater rafting on the French Broad River, braving Class II–III rapids under the guidance of French Broad Adventures. During the evenings, students enjoyed campfires, s’mores and dancing.

View photos from the Grade 8 Trip.

View photos from the Grade 5 Trip.

Grade 8

Grade 5

New London Literary Exchange Program Fosters Cross-Continental Collaboration

The new London Literary Exchange program at Bolles kicked off this spring, with 15 Bulldogs and their counterparts at the Alleyn’s School in the United Kingdom collaborating virtually on cross-continental projects before meeting in person in their respective home countries.

Bolles English teacher Marie Kervin said the students first met via video conference in February, when they broke into small reading and discussion groups and chose literary texts to study as they investigated a thesis that explores the comparisons and differences between the UK and the U.S. Themes ranged from examining racism and the voice of the dispossessed through the poetry of Langston Hughes to exploring terrorism in the U.S. and UK using the novel “Home Fries” by Kamala Shamsie as their starting point.

“These topics are wide-ranging and hugely interesting to understanding our global learning more effectively,” Kervin said.

The London-based students then traveled to Jacksonville to stay with their host Bulldog families for the first leg of the exchange from April 13-22. The Bolles School community welcomed the group at a reception held in the Martin E. Stein Sr. Courtyard on the Upper School San Jose Campus on April 14, with Bolles Associate Head of School Mike Drew expressing gratitude to the Alleyn’s School teachers and students at the event.

While visiting Jacksonville, each group collaborated on their thesis and then presented drafts of their initial projects at an exclusive Bolles Visionary and Leadership Circle tea reception in the Reflection Garden on April 21.

In June, the following Bulldogs flew across the pond to Dulwich, London, to present their final projects and experience the UK with their peers and host families: Bella Bergeron ’24, Abby Bradley ’25, Chloe Brown ’24, Kyla Bullock ’24, Cauthen Catlin ’24, Holden Edgecombe ’25, Ava Kappaz ’25, Julia Kappaz ’26, Kayleigh Kasinger ’24, Elizabeth McClure ’25, Luke Meyers ’26, Maya Miller ’24, Lilly Salvador ’24, Ellie Smith ’24 and Kate Youell ’25.

Kervin said the highlight of their summer visit to London was a private invitation from Dulwich Members of Parliament to tour the Houses and Parliament and the House of Lords and see a debate in progress in the House. The Bulldogs also stopped by the Globe Theatre, Cambridge University and other sites around the city.

Congratulations to these Bulldogs on their hard work and dedication during this enriching, rigorous program!

Students Demonstrate

Prowess and Passion for Poetry

Bolles students expressed their appreciation for poetry and demonstrated how well-versed they are in the art form this spring.

During April’s National Poetry Month, students in upper school English teacher Anna Jacobson’s World Poetry class, a new elective for seniors this school year, completed projects aimed at finding ways to bring poetry to the community.

Bolles upper and middle school students also showcased their original works at multiple poetry events in Northeast Florida this spring.

Upper school English teacher Beth Curran accompanied Lucas Fusaro ’26, Edel Kibbe ’25, Evelyn Surface ’25, Nasir Zaidi ’24 and James Zebrowski ’23 to Poetry in the Park April 20 at James Weldon Johnson Park in downtown Jacksonville.

Breeland Madison ’23 and Olivia Owens ’27 read their original poems and performed a joint poem at the JaxbyJax Student Showcase in St. Augustine, accompanied by Jacobson. Freshman Cyrus Vaghefi ’26 also finished in the top 10 at the State Poetry Out Loud competition held March 11 on the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus, accompanied by Curran.

Learn more about all things poetry at The Bolles School.

Bolles Speech Team Sweeps State Competition

Nineteen members of the Bolles Speech Team, based on results from earlier tournaments throughout the year, qualified for the FCDI State Championship Tournament held in Orlando April 1-2.

Bolles earned top awards for both the middle school and upper school speech teams, and every student on the team advanced beyond the preliminary round to the elimination rounds, earning numerous finalist awards, including seven FCDI State Championships — the most of any school in the state.

Speech Team coach and Bartram Campus history teacher Bob Hutchings, who has coached speech and debate state and national

champions for over 40 years, stated “this is a group of Bolles students who delivered some formidable performances and who earned impressive critiques from the tournament judges. These students represented the Speech Team and The Bolles School with tremendous class and dignity, and it has been rewarding and gratifying to work with them.”

Congratulations, Bulldogs! #BulldogProud.

Why Bolles? A ResLife Student’s Perspective

Daylin John-Hill ’24 recently completed his first year at Bolles, coming to the San Jose Campus as a junior. John-Hill grew up in Canada before moving to the Cattaragus Reservation near Buffalo, New York. Following his freshman year at a local public school and his sophomore year at a boarding school in Pennsylvania, John-Hill has found a home-away-from-home at Bolles and in Jacksonville. He has already committed to remain in Northeast Florida beyond his time at Bolles as he plans to continue his academic and lacrosse career at Jacksonville University.

John-Hill played several sports growing up including basketball, baseball, volleyball, golf and football, but his favorite sports have been hockey and lacrosse. He played hockey from age four to 16 before focusing solely on lacrosse. He also enjoys fishing and golf and hanging out with family and friends.

Bolles welcomes students from all over the world, offering a home away from home where they can realize their potential, while enjoying meaningful connections within the Resident Life program and overall School community. Each of these students bring distinct talents, personalities and cultural backgrounds to enrich the Bolles experience for all of us.

“My experiences in sports have been the best,” John-Hill said. “I’ve met so many great people and am so glad I played all the sports I did growing up because now I have friends that will last a long time.”

While sports have been a big part of his life and the lacrosse program is part of what attracted John-Hill to Bolles, he notes that he wanted to improve his academics and focus on being the best student he can. John-Hill and his family chose Bolles to help in that goal.

“My family thought it would be good for me, because Bolles challenges me academically and would prepare me a lot for college. I am so glad I chose to come to Bolles.”

“My family thought it would be good for me, because Bolles challenges me academically and would prepare me a lot for college. I also chose Bolles because of (lacrosse assistant) Coach (Matt) Rambo, who is the best field lacrosse player in the world, and my family thought it would be good for me to learn from him. I am so glad I chose to come to Bolles.”

John-Hill’s first year at Bolles has gone well as he feels the School and Resident Life program are preparing him for college. He also helped the boys’ lacrosse team make program history as the Bulldogs advanced to the state final for the first time in School history. John-Hill led the team in points with 155 and assists with 74 and he ranked second in goals with 81. He is determined to help Bolles bring home its first lacrosse state title next season, but also relishes the friendships he has made with his teammates and knowing that they all “have each other’s backs.”

In the classroom, John-Hill’s favorite subject is math because he likes solving problems and notes he is “better with numbers instead of reading and writing.” But his favorite teacher is Bolles Wellness Instructor Tom Hopkins — “he makes you feel welcome in his classroom, and he gets to know you one on one which not too many teachers do.”

John-Hill’s typical day outside of the class schedule has included some early morning and/or late evening lacrosse training, with occasional down time with friends, dinner and homework. The schedule differed some during lacrosse season, but he has maintained a nightly pre-bedtime routine of stretching, then calling his mom.

John-Hill has enjoyed the Jacksonville community and is excited to continue on at JU. “The coaches at Jacksonville just made me feel so welcomed and their program has only been going up since they first started, and I can see Jacksonville being one of the top schools for lacrosse soon. But I also chose Jacksonville because of the lifestyle here. Everyone is so nice, and the weather is also super nice and just the amount of support I have from people here makes me feel at home so that led my decision to commit to Jacksonville.”

As for his long-term goals, John-Hill hopes to play professional lacrosse and become a coach and physical education teacher. Maybe we’ll see him back as a Bolles faculty member and coach some day!

Tranaé Robinson Named Bolles Resident Life Director

After a comprehensive national search, Bolles leadership selected Tranaé Robinson as our new Director of Residential Life.

Robinson left her position at EF Academy, where she served as the Director of Residential Operations since May 2019. While at EF, she oversaw a boarding program of 350 students from 75 different countries.

“I know when you interact with Tranaé you will immediately see why she was clearly our first choice,” said Bolles President and Head of School Tyler Hodges. “She has significant experience in resident life and a vast background in working with diverse student populations, student success and engagement, providing academic support and building community within a residential setting.”

Originally from Florida, Robinson has been living in New York for several years. She has a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from Florida International University in Miami.

She also has earned certifications in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida and Hospitality and Tourism Management from Florida Atlantic University. Robinson recently moved to Jacksonville and begins her new role on July 1.

Meet Tranaé Robinson!

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The World is Their Campus

At Bolles, we firmly believe that some of the best lessons taught inside and outside the classroom center on appreciating the global diversity on all four of our campuses, which boast students from 59 countries who speak 36 languages collectively.

That’s why Bolles leadership, faculty and parents pour significant time, effort and passion into providing opportunities for students to share and celebrate their cultures while broadening their understanding of others.

The annual International Festivals on both lower school campuses feature colorful costumes, delicious food and lively music from dozens of countries across the globe. The tradition of honoring heritage continues in middle school, with many opportunities for students to showcase their backgrounds and traditions throughout the year, and in upper school, with the annual Culture Fair serving as a shining example of celebrating cultures across campus.

These globally focused activities encourage students to connect in deep, meaningful ways that broaden their perspectives, increase empathy and foster problem-solving skills across cultures in a globalized world.

Our students may physically attend school in North Florida, but the world is brought to their campuses every day!

Watch a video showcasing this year’s upper school Culture Fair.

Middle School Musical Enchants Audiences

Audiences hereby declare that Bolles middle school students brought the house down with their production of “Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition,” a hilarious adaptation of the beloved musical famously anchored by actress Carol Burnett.

The musical, a spin on the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea,” was filled with raucous comedy, melodic songs and powerful performances from our middle schoolers.

Directed by Michael Fritton, the performances were held February 24-25 on the Parker Auditorium stage at the Betsy Lovett Arts Center on the Bolles Middle School Bartram Campus.

Hats off to the talented Bulldog cast and crew!

View photos from “Once Upon a Mattress.”

Center for Innovation: Vision Coming into Focus

Construction of the Bolles Center for Innovation has made significant progress since groundbreaking took place on the $25 million building in June 2022.

Currently at the halfway mark in the construction timeline, excitement is growing across the School community as students, parents, faculty and staff anticipate the opening of the 47,000-square-foot, three-story building.

Bulldogs on the Upper School San Jose and Lower School Whitehurst Campuses had front-row seats to the construction process during the 2022-23 school year, watching the architects, engineers and workers create the innovative learning structure from the ground up.

Stay tuned for more updates soon, BulldogNation!

Watch a timelapse of the Center for Innovation construction.

Agnes Cain Painter Event Recognizes Donor Impact

The Bolles Office of Advancement hosted the annual Agnes Cain Painter and Glynlea Society Reception March 16 in the Martin E. Stein Sr. Courtyard on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus. The event celebrates and honors donors who have made gifts or pledges of $3,000 or more to the Bolles Annual Giving Fund.

Game, Set, Match: Bent Tennis Center Now Open!

The Bolles community convened on March 25 to celebrate the opening of the restored Bent Tennis Center on the Upper School San Jose Campus ahead of the Bolles boys’ and girls’ tennis match against Leon. The renovated tennis center includes a brand new entrance, courts and LED lights as well as a landscape redesign. The Bent family, including Patricia Bent ’55 Bartram, Trisha MacRae ’77 and Cary MacRae ’04, shared their personal connection to the Bolles tennis program and cut the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Bent Tennis Center.

Take a virtual tour of the Bent Tennis Center.

School Community Gathers to Celebrate Opening of Surface Way

Friends and family of the Surfaces gathered April 3 to celebrate the opening of Surface Way, a new ticket building and entry arch into Skinner-Barco Stadium. Guests heard from brothers Frank Surface ’82, David Surface ’85 and John Surface ’90, who discussed the impact Bolles has made on their families and why they felt called to give back to the School in honor of their late father, J. Frank Surface Jr.

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Open House Spotlights Chahlavi Center for Global Learning & Engagement

The Bolles School community celebrated the Chahlavi Center for Global Learning and Engagement on April 11 on the Upper School San Jose Campus.

The open house kicked off with a program and reception in Bolles Hall, followed by tours of the Chahlavi Center for Global Learning and Engagement in Ulmer Hall. Attendees learned more about the purpose of the innovative space, which is designed to develop global competence by creating experiences that foster intercultural learning and provide global leadership opportunities.

Bolles President and Head of School Tyler Hodges, Director of Global Learning and Engagement Natalia Aycart and Bulldog parents Dr. Ali Chahlavi and Dr. Nayla Osman-Chahlavi also shared how the center is already making an impact on Bolles students and discussed future plans for the Global Learning and Engagement program.

“It was the Chahlavi family’s desire to promote an even greater level of interpersonal and international understanding at Bolles that led them to make a substantial gift for that purpose and resulted in the development of the Chahlavi Center for Global Learning and Engagement,” Hodges said. “And as if that weren’t enough…

Ali and Nayla also established the Global Learning and Engagement endowment fund to support student programs like the recently announced Bolles Global Scholar Program. We are thankful for their commitment to enhance our abilities to provide Bolles students an education with a world view.”

View photos from the Chahlavi Center for Global Learning & Engagement open house.

Dr. Nayla Osman-Chahlavi & Dr. Ali Chahlavi

From the Parent Association Co-Chairs

The Bolles Parent Association was once again hard at work for the 2022-23 school year. The PA planned and hosted dozens of events throughout the year that enriched the Bolles experience for our students, faculty, staff and fellow parents on each of the four campuses. Our students enjoyed special, campus-specific events such as the annual Senior Breakfast, end-of-year Senior Dinner and Bollapalooza festival at the San Jose Campus, grade-specific socials and Middle School Madness at the Bartram Campus and fun, festive events at both the Ponte Vedra Beach and Whitehurst Campuses. Our faculty and staff were treated to back-to-school breakfasts, holiday treats and end-of-year treats. Bolles parents were supported with events welcoming new parents at each campus, parent education events, Wine and Wisdom events at Epping Forest, a uniform resale event, an electronics recycling drive and free family social events on all

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campuses for families to enjoy and get to know each other. And let’s not forget the event that welcomes our most special guests to our campuses every year — Grandparents’ Day!

All of these events were made possible by a wonderful team of parent volunteers who collectively work year-round on behalf of the Bolles Parent Association. We even have volunteers who work largely behind the scenes to keep everyone up to date by preparing the PA news found in the weekly Global emails and the PA Highlights section of the Bolles website. The Bolles community is so fortunate to have such dedicated and hard-working parents who are willing to volunteer their time, talent and effort to make the PA the best that it can be. Our PA is strong because of their outstanding service, and we are sincerely grateful.

Any summary of the activities of the Bolles Parent Association would not be complete without special recognition of Sandy Catanese, Director of the Bolles Annual Fund and Parent Programs, and Becca Rogers, Bolles Events Manager. Sandy and Becca both work diligently

to ensure the success of all of the Parent Association endeavors, attending to even the tiniest of details. Their leadership and service on behalf of the Bolles PA simply cannot be overstated, and we owe them a huge thank you.

Serving as Co-Chairs of the Bolles PA has been a tremendously rewarding and enjoyable experience. As we conclude our family’s time at Bolles, our hearts are full of gratitude for the faculty, staff, students and fellow parents who have enriched our lives and made our time at Bolles so memorable. We also wish to thank Lisa and Carl Sawyer for a job well done as Executive Vice Chairs of the Parent Association this year. We know the PA will be in very capable hands as Lisa and Carl begin their service as Executive Co-Chairs for the 2023-24 school year, and we wish them every success!

With sincere gratitude,

Elizabeth and Peter McGraw Parent Association Executive Co-Chairs Ben ’22 and Andrew ’23

Key Dates Bolles Alumni

BOLLES ON THE ROAD...

SUMMER

June 29, 2023: Cashiers, NC

July 6, 2023: Vail, CO

August: Orlando, FL

FALL

Washington, D.C. New York City, NY

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND

September 29, 2023: Family Football Tailgate

September 30, 2023: Legacy and Bartram Luncheons

September 30, 2023: All Alumni Cocktail Party

From the Office of Alumni

As we close the school year and gain a brand-new alumni class, we want to thank the Bolles alumni community for supporting your Alumni Association again this year. Your participation makes us stronger and paves the way for future Bolles students to make the incredible impact that you see in these pages.

We saw so many of you across the country with Bolles on the Road. Our local alumni leadership and members of the Board of Trustees traveled with us to show their support for building community. You continue to show that distance never shakes the strong foundation of a Bolles education. We also had the opportunity to welcome you back to Bolles with your families, hear old stories and say “yes, they are still here” about many beloved faculty and coaches. Thank you for taking the time to stop by — there is nothing that brings our faculty and staff more joy than seeing you back on campus.

In April, you celebrated beautiful milestone reunions and joined us on campus for an all-alumni community party despite the rain. During this year’s Reunion Weekend, we had a special presentation. The Class of 1972, led by Richard Dostie, announced that they created the inaugural collective class endowment for Bolles following their 50th alumni reunion. The Class of 2000, led by Alumni Board Chair Justin Hart,

also created their own endowment. Class members with various financial commitments worked together and made a tremendous impact that will help our school in the most exciting and the most challenging times for years to come. Since our school does not receive any government support, endowments are vital to the future sustainability of Bolles. If you would like to consider leading an effort for a class endowment, please reach out to Julia or John in the Alumni Office.

You participation makes Bolles truly exceptional. Please join the Alumni Association’s Alumni+ network if you would like to connect with your community at an event, offer a job or internship opportunity, participate in a mentoring panel or just check out all the new things happening at Bolles. We hope you have a restful summer, and we can’t wait to see you on campus or across the country very soon!

Go Bulldogs!

Julia Kalinski, MPA Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving KalinskiJ@Bolles.org

John Newman ’86, M.Ed. Stewardship and Alumni Officer NewmanJ@Bolles.org

The Bolles Alumni Association Board

The Alumni Association Board strives to foster an engaged and passionate community of Bolles alumni in support of the Institution and each other. They serve as a vital partner in the success of The Bolles School through the significant engagement

Justin Hart ’00, Chair

Lauren Bacalis Scheible ’01

David Cohen ’98

Heather Lane Courtney ’02

David Dunn ’03

Adam Edgecombe ’98

Max Glober ’08

Karen Gray ’84

Jerry Hurst ’76 Roland Johnson ’16

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of alumni. Members assist in the diverse needs and interests of our community and alumni network through educational opportunities, local and regional events, as well as benefits and services.

Harry Kenning ’04

Steve Kurosko ’97

John Langley ’03

John Marees ’02 Shreena Patel ’98

Sid Simmons ’08

Carson Vandergriff Richardson ’02

Travis Von Tobel ’95

Hunter Walker ’14

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Clayton Bromberg ’00, Chair Birmingham, AL

Amy Akel ’05

Denver, CO

John Bacon ’04 Corpus Christi, TX

Peter Bream ’86

Chapel Hill, NC

Carole Coplan ’84

Sonoma, CA

Katie Prusiecki Davis ’12

Atlanta, GA

Summer Decker ’95 Apollo Beach, FL

Glen Elliott ’01 San Antonio, TX

Caitlin Hayes ’07 Fernandina Beach, FL

Adrienne Hume ’11 Boston, MA

Kate Newton Jones ’05 Charlotte, NC

Jake Lee III ’11 Denver, CO

Michael Mikulic ’08

Miami, FL

Mike Minutelli ’95 Atlanta, GA

Ryan Murphy ’13 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Jamil Murray ’11 Atlanta, GA

Ryan Ong ’99

Washington, D.C.

Dennis Pash ’99 Columbia, SC

Ron Patrick ’90 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

George Pilcher III ’00 New York, NY

Chris Stubbs ’67 Sanford, FL

Bill Thompson III ’98 Washington, D.C.

Catalina Vergara ’92

Los Angeles, CA

1983 State Championship Baseball Team Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Title Win

Members of the Bolles 1983 state championship baseball team were back on campus this spring to celebrate that historic season 40 years ago.

In addition to a reception in the Canteen, Coach Don Suriano and his team were recognized during a pre-game ceremony on Hugh Donovan Field prior to the Bulldogs’ game versus Providence.

The ’83 squad was the first baseball team to win a state title and set the tone for the tradition of excellence in the Bolles Baseball program.

Bartram Alumnae Attend Reunion Luncheon

On April 29, Bartram alumnae returned to campus to celebrate Alumni Weekend at the annual Bartram Luncheon. It was a

wonderful morning of shared memories, laughter and sing-alongs, with alumnae enjoying lunch in the Miller Room.

Bartram Alumnae Notes

1942

Trustee Emerita: Helen Murchison Lane

1957

Georgia Ring Rolfe passed away on June 7, 2021.

1949

Class Representative: Anne Monroe Poidevant

1950

Elise Bancroft McQuaid passed away on December 7, 2022.

1959

Class Representative: Linda Burbridge Knight lbksr@comcast.net

1961

Class Representative: Meriel Traylor Rucker

1951

Class Representative: Frances Watts McCurry fmccurry@comcast.net

Elizabeth “Betty” Beal Garner passed away on December 15, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

1953

Class Representative: Jane Howard Chadbourne jachadbourne@aol.com

1955

Class Representative: Beverly Brett Warren bbrettw@hotmail.com

Trustee Emerita: Ann Curry Hicks

1956

Class Representative: Louise Adams Ropp weezier@comcast.net

1964

Class Representative: Missie Graham Sarra LePrell Missie@missiesold.com

1966

Class Representative: Marcia Caribaltes Hughes Marciahughes0017@gmail.com

1968

Class Representative: Judy Goins Quick jgquick@bellsouth.net

1969

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Class Representative: Virginia Conley Pappas virginiacpappas@gmail.com

1971

Class Representative: Kerry Lee Byron Ehrlich klehrlich@cox.net

1973

Class Representative: Barbara Arnold Pickett bsap00@comcast.net

1974

Class Representative: Joann Ferguson Purdie 2210jrfp@gmail.com

1975

Class Representative: Marnie Law George marnie@thegeorgegroup.com

1976

Class Representative: Virginia Ferguson McNulty virginia@mcnulty.tv

1977

Class Representative: Robin Giddens Sheppard rgsfld@att.net

1979

Class Representative: Karen Ibach Bowden kbowden61@comcast.net

Class Representative: Jennifer Williams Wiegand

1980

Class Representative: Hilda Pendleton Fenton mafenton@hotmail.com

1982

Class Representative: Virginia “Ginny” Jones Charest Gcharest1@verizon.net

Class Representative: Carmen Crenshaw-Hovey carmencrenshaw@msn.com

1983

Class Representative: Rebecca Faircloth McNeil marvmcneil@bellsouth.net

1984

Class Representative: Marci Haimowitz Talisman Marci.talisman@gmail.com

1986

Class Representative: A. Patricia “Tricia” Helwig Todd phtodd@helwigandtodd.com

1988

Class Representative: Rebecca “Becky” Martin Forbes Rebecca.forbes@me.com

1989

Class Representative: Josephine “Josie” Bryan jbryan@stmarksdayschool.org

Class Representative: Courtney McCranie Moon mrscourtneymoon@gmail.com

1981

Class Representative: Susan Williams Brodeur brodboys@bellsouth.net

1991

Class Representative: Jennifer Purino Hensley jphensley@mac.com

2023 Bolles Alumni Reunion A Spirited Affair

The 2023 Bolles Alumni Reunion was held Saturday, April 29, on the Upper School San Jose Campus. Attendees enjoyed campus tours hosted by current Bolles students, who highlighted the Arts, Athletics, Robotics and more, before partaking in a cocktail party on the River Campus overlooking the St. Johns.

Individual class reunions were held at various venues throughout the city and weekend. We enjoyed reconnecting with everyone and look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Legacy Luncheon Celebrates Past, Looks to the Future

both current and planned, including construction of the Center for

The Bolles Alumni Legacy Luncheon was held Saturday, April 29, in Verlandan Dining Hall. The event was an opportunity for the School’s earliest students to see some of the changes on campus —

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Bolles Class of 2003

On Friday, April 28, the Bolles Class of 2003 celebrated its 20th Reunion in the Martin E. Stein Sr. Courtyard. The class enjoyed live music from Larry Yancy music and beverages prepared by Regard Libations, and Barry Mickler beautifully captured the entire night with his photography.

Many classmates traveled from out of state to be in attendance. The Bulldogs honored lost classmates and enjoyed a few words from President and Head of School Tyler Hodges, who shared how Bolles has changed and grown since their graduation. Attendees said it was a treat to catch up with their classmates as well as some of their old

coaches like John Newman ’86 and Christi Petrie.

Special thanks to Hylton Early, Matt Strickland, Jenn Stanton, John Langley, Rahul Sharma ’03, the Bolles Alumni team and the classmates who helped organize the event and ensure an excellent turnout.

Bolles Class of 1973

The Bolles Class of 1973 reunion was held Friday evening of reunion weekend at Deerwood Country Club. Thirty-five classmates, 19 spouses and four faculty members enjoyed reminiscing over cocktails and a delicious dinner.

View pictures from the reunion.

Bolles Alumni Notes

1942

Trustee Emeritus: W. Lester Varn Jr.

1943

Anna Marie Skinner ’23, daughter of Randall Thomas Skinner ’82 and granddaughter of C. Brightman Skinner Sr., graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

C. Brightman Skinner Sr. ’43

1946

Class Representative: Fitzhugh “Hugh” Powell

Trustee Emeritus: Quinn R. Barton Jr.

Distinguished alumnus Colonel Joseph W. Kittinger ’46 passed away on December 9 in Florida. See story on page 65.

1948

Class Representative: Robert (Bob) W. Brack Jr.

1949

Class Representative: Jerry Foley

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Edwin Mason Wilkinson ’50

1953

Class Representative: James (Jim) M. Barker IV jmbchb@aol.com

Trustee Emeritus: James V.E. Bent Sr.

1954

Class Representative: Hayes “Butch” L. Basford Jr. hbasford@icloud.com

Bob Shelor passed away on February 2, 2023, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

1956

Class Representative: Harry M. deMontmollin Jr. hmdem@aol.com

President Emeritus: Harry M. deMontmollin Jr.

Mark Harris passed away on December 13, 2022, in Rockport, Maine.

1957

Class Representative: Albert “Ted” T. Quantz tedquantz@gmail.com

1950

William Finley Wilkinson ’23, grandson of Edwin Mason Wilkinson, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Foster ’61 to be Inducted into UF Hall of Fame

Bolles alumnus Skip Foster ’61 is among nine members of the 2023 University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame class to be inducted October 6, 2023. UF Athletic Hall of Fame inductees are chosen by the F Club Committee based on three categories: Gator Greats, Distinguished Letterwinners, and Honorary Letterwinners. Foster will enter the Hall of Fame as an Honorary Letterwinner — a coach or athletic official (after retirement) who was not a letter winner or athlete at the University of Florida, yet rendered outstanding service to the program through personal time, effort, interest and through many years of continued service.

Foster accumulated an 18-4 record overall in two years as the head men’s swimming coach from 1990-92, winning two SEC Titles in that span. He was the 1991 SEC and NCAA Men’s Coach of the Year, and earned the Bill Harlan Spirit Award in 2011, exemplifying a genuine commitment to the University of Florida swimming program.

Foster worked as assistant coach with both the men’s and women’s programs from 1981-90 and spent three additional seasons as a men’s assistant coach from 1992-95. He won two men’s national championships (1983, 1984) and one women’s national championship (1982) as an assistant coach. Over the course of his 14 seasons, Foster helped Gator swimmers achieve 818 All-American honors.

Florida’s annual men’s and women’s Most Valuable Swimmer awards are named for Foster. Following his time as coach, Foster worked 21 years with the University Athletic Association until his retirement in 2016 and continues to stay involved with athletic events at UF in his retirement.

1957 (cont.)

Anne Tucker Sharp ’23, daughter of Michael Cameron Sharp ’91 and Sarah Anne Sheffield Ball Sharp ’92 and granddaughter of Haywood M. Ball, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Haywood M. Ball ’57

1958

Class Representative: S. Thompson “Tom” Tygart Jr. Tomtygart41@gmail.com

Bob Kirk passed away from complications due to leukemia in Titusville, Florida, on June 11, 2022.

1959

Class Representative: Barry P. Sales bpsrnr@aol.com

Mike McCullagh passed away on December 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Florida.

’60s1961

Class Representative: Ben T. Franklin Jr. bfranklin@southbankgroup.net

Skip Foster is among nine members of the 2023 University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame class to be inducted October 6, 2023. See sidebar on the left.

1962

Class Representative: Richard Hyer Richardhyer44@gmail.com

Class Representative: Creston “Clark” Riffe clarkriffe@gmail.com

Gerald Widegren passed away on March 12, 2022.

1963

Class Representative: C. McNeill “Neill” Baker neill46@aol.com

Albert Heyward passed away at Edisto Island, South Carolina, on July 24, 2022, following a short battle with cancer.

1964

Class Representative: Gregory “Greg” W. Blackmer gregblackmer@yahoo.com

Trustee Emeritus: E. Ellis Zahra Jr.

Ralph Overstreet passed away on December 11, 2022, in Wellington, Florida.

1965

Class Representative: Charles “Chuck” P. Torrey Jr. ctorrey1@gmail.com

Larry Reeve passed away on June 29, 2022.

1966

Class Representative: Shepherd “Shep” E. Colledge Shepherdc904@aol.com

1967

Class Representative: Christopher “Chris” B. Stubbs cbstubbs@snelling.com

Board of Visitors: Christopher “Chris” B. Stubbs

Allen Rockafellow’s widow, Cindy, informed us that Allen passed away on February 5, 2021, in Saint Augustine, Florida.

1969

Class Representative: James “Jim” R. McCain Jr. Jrmjr1951@gmail.com

1970

Class Representative: F. William “Bill” Borg bill_borg@vanguard.org

Class Representative: A. Chester “Chip” Skinner III chip@skinnerrealty.com

1972

Class Representative: James “Jim” F. Bailey Jr. Jimbjax53@gmail.com

Michael Kramer passed away on January 1, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in North Carolina.

1973

Class Representative: John F. Pendergast Jr. jpendergast@penderlaw.com

Board of Trustees: Rodney VanPelt

1974

Class Representative: Jan K. Reeder jreeder@rpds.com

1975

Class Representative: John Crescimbeni jrcjaxfl@aol.com

Jim Handly ’79 Marks 30 Years Anchoring at NBC4

Bolles alumnus and Emmy-award-winning journalist Jim Handly ’79 recently marked 30 years anchoring the evening news at NBC4 Washington, the country’s top-rated NBC television station.

Handly has covered the Olympics, the World Series and seven inaugurations and interviewed presidents and lawmakers throughout his career. His work has also taken him outside of the country to places including Russia and the Middle East. While serving Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland, Handly has won six Emmy Awards.

“It’s never a dull moment here, and I’m forever grateful to Bolles for six years of the best and most inspiring academic training,” he said.

In September 2022, Handly connected with fellow Bulldogs at the alumni gathering in Washington, D.C., where he learned more about the Center for Innovation and Bolles’ bold vision for the future.

Hats off to Handly on this incredible milestone!

1975 (cont.)

Class Representative: Mark McGowan mark.mcgowan@bcbsfl.com

Class Representative: J. David Sheppard sheppardpvbfl@bellsouth.net

1976

Class Representative: Kevin T. Gay kgay@operationnewhope.com

Alumni Board: Jerry F. Hurst

1977

Class Representative: Catherine Randle Hurst Catherine.hurst10@yahoo.com

Cynthia “Cyndi” Carson Jackson passed away on April 21, 2023.

1978

Class Representative: Jeffrey “Jeff” L. Evans jeff.evans@colliers.com

1979

Class Representative: Karen Ibach Bowden Kbowden61@comcast.net

Emmy-award-winning journalist Jim Handly recently marked 30 years anchoring the evening news at NBC4 Washington, the country’s top-rated NBC television station. See sidebar on page 67.

Bridget Thompson Stamos passed away on October 14, 2022, in Palos Verdes, California.

1980

Class Representative: Jennifer Akins Hanigan jenhanigan@outlook.com

Board of Trustees: William “Bill” Erwin Jr.

Jennifer Atkins Hanigan has announced her retirement from Wells Fargo.

Over Spring Break, Richard Rosenblum enjoyed catching up with Bolles legend and English Chairman Emeritus Rufus McClure at a favorite lunch spot in the Lakewood area.

1981

Class Representative: Ricardo “Rick” Morales III rick@moralesgroup.com

1982

Class Representative: Virginia “Ginny” Jones Charest gcharest1@verizon.net

Anna Marie Skinner ’23, daughter of Randall Thomas Skinner and granddaughter of C. Brightman Skinner Sr. ’43, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Madelyn Helene Block-Wiener ’23, daughter of Michele Elise Block-Wiener, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Michele Elise Block-Wiener ’82

1983

Class Representative: Erin O’Dell O’Brien Erinobrien8387@hotmail.com

Class Representative: R. Dean Scott dscott@rdeanscott.com

Members of the Bolles 1983 state championship baseball team were back on campus this spring to celebrate their historic season 40 years ago. Learn more on page 56.

1984

Class Representative: Stephanie Hodge Bassett Bassett4837@comcast.net

Board of Trustees: DeWayne Terry

Board of Visitors: Carole Ann Coplan, Karen Gray

1985

Class Representative: Beth Rosenbaum Angelo bethangelo@aol.com

Class Representative: Kimberly “Kim” Tucker Price kimtprice@gmail.com

Board of Trustees: Fernando J. Acosta-Rua

Richard Rosenblum ’80 and Rufus McClure

Former Bolles football teammates Clarkston Hines, Cooper Willis ’87, Stephen Matson ’87 and John Newman ’86 reunited at the Bolles Alumni event at The Duke Mansion in Charlotte, North Carolina. Matson is the most recent Sidney Register Award winner, and both he and Willis were on the first state championship football team at Bolles.

Barker ’86 Partner of New Investment Firm

Bolles alumnus Quint Barker ’86 is among six former management committee members of GoldPoint Partners who founded private equity firm Dextra Partners in 2022. The New York-based firm is launching with $2.5 billion of capital to invest in a multi-strategy effort from a select global investor base.

Prior to founding Dextra, Barker was the Chief Investment Officer of GoldPoint Partners. He spent over 20 years helping build the firm into a leading multi-strategy middle market private equity manager with a global investor base representing $16 billion of assets under management at the time of his departure in 2021.

1986

Class Representative: Charles “Charlie” Arnold III Charlie.arnold@regdevllc.com

Class Representative: Jeanine Gulliford jeaninegull@yahoo.com

Board of Trustees: DeCovan Brown, Tatiana Radi Salvador

Board of Visitors: Peter R. Bream Jr.

Quint Barker is among six former management committee members of GoldPoint Partners who founded private equity firm Dextra Partners in 2022. See sidebar on the right.

Before GoldPoint, Barker was a Vice President in PaineWebber’s Principal Transactions Group, which managed the firm’s and top executives’ venture capital, LBO equity, real estate and hedge fund investments. Before PaineWebber, he worked in the Private Finance Group of New York Life.

Barker earned a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and an M.B.A. from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. He is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and a member of the Fuqua Alumni Council.

Clarkston Hines ’85, Cooper Willis ’87, Stephen Matson ’87 and John Newman ’86

Kevin Coleman McAfee ’23, son of Matthew Stuart McAfee, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Matthew Stuart McAfee ’85

Nesty ’87

Named SEC Coach of the Year

Bolles alumnus Anthony Nesty ’87 was named the 2023 Men’s and Women’s Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year, just the second coach in UF program history to win both honors in the same season.

Nesty earned the Men’s Coach honor for the fifth straight season in guiding the Gator men to their 11-straight SEC title. The SEC Women’s Coach of the Year honor is his first and the first for UF since former Bolles coach Gregg Troy in 2008. The Gators won both the men’s and women’s SEC team titles for the ninth time in program history, and first since 1992-93.

1986 (cont.)

Bolles Board of Trustees member and current parent Dee Brown ’86 presented a TED-style talk on “Holistic Personal Development & Healthy Lifestyle Choices” as a part of the Take the Challenge speaker series at the second annual Sandlot JAX Fitness Festival in Metropolitan Park on April 22. The three-day fitness festival was presented by the GORUCK company founded by Bolles graduates Jason McCarthy ’97 and Emily Dent McCarthy ’97.

Dee Brown ’86

Richard Fannin visited the San Jose Campus in February to tour the facilities and participate in a “Coaches Corner” segment for the Alumni+ portal. Richard was a member of the Bolles cross country team for six years and contributed to the Bulldogs boys’ team winning three consecutive state titles in 1983, 1984 and 1985. After graduation from Bolles, Richard attended the University of Florida, where he earned an English degree. He is currently employed as a financial advisor for Wells Fargo in Jacksonville.

Alessandro Clerici was recently announced as the new head tennis pro at Glen Kernan. Alessandro has more than 25 years of teaching experience and enjoys coaching all ages and levels. A USTA member since 1984, he is also USPTA and USPTR certified. Having played Division I tennis at the University of Alabama for four years, he most recently coached in Texas for many years.

Alex Clerici ’86

Tygart ’89 Delivers Anti-Doping Message at JBA Luncheon

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) CEO and Bolles alumnus Travis T. Tygart ’89 gave Jacksonville Bar Association (JBA) members an inside look at his agency and its critical work at the JBA Member Luncheon held January 18 at the Marriott Jacksonville Downtown.

In his presentation, “Resuscitating the Rule of Law — Why it Still Matters,” Tygart emphasized that all athletes have a right to fair competition in a sport free of performance-enhancing drugs or unfair advantages. He explained how the rule of law applies to everyone, including athletes, and reiterated the importance of competing on a level playing field. Tygart also discussed the role of the USADA and delved into the doping case that ultimately exposed Lance Armstrong’s illegal activities.

Tygart also made a point to praise his family, including parents Tom Tygart ’58 and Judy Tygart, who sat at the front table during the luncheon alongside other key influences in his life: George Bateh ’66, John “Jack” R. Saalfield, and Tygart’s uncle, retired Circuit Judge Frederick B. Tygart. His sister Lindsay Tygart-Ahmed ’98 was also in attendance at the luncheon, where she blessed the meal and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Tygart has worked with the USADA since its inception in 2000 and became USADA’s CEO in September of 2007, having served as its director of legal affairs and general counsel prior to the position. As CEO, he works closely with the USADA Board of Directors to carry out the organization’s mission of preserving the integrity of

competition, inspiring true sport and protecting the rights of clean athletes.

Under Tygart’s leadership, some of USADA’s most significant efforts to protect clean athletes have come in the form of major investigations. Working alongside federal authorities, USADA investigated the international steroid bust, Operation Raw Deal, and the international doping conspiracy involving the BALCO laboratory in San Francisco. He also led the investigation into the U.S. Postal Service pro-cycling team doping conspiracy and the Lance Armstrong case.

Tygart is a 1993 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. After teaching and coaching high school for a few years, he earned a law degree from Southern Methodist University, graduating Order of the Coif. He received the Distinguished Young Alumni Award in 2010 from UNC and the Alumni Award from SMU in 2014. He was also named as one of TIME magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People of 2013 and recognized by Sports Illustrated as one of the 50 Most Powerful People in Sports. Tygart and his wife, Nichole, have three children: Mackie Tate (19), JT (17) and Tommy (14).

Classmates Tripp Gulliford and Wes Bernhardt presented the David O. Pedrick ’86 Memorial Scholarship Award at this year’s commencement ceremony. Recipient James Zebroski ’23 will attend Washington University in St. Louis next year, where he will also be a member of the Bears football team.

John Scott Ranney ’86

Griffin Carter Ranney ’23, son of John Scott Ranney, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Tripp Gulliford ’86 and Wes Bernhardt ’86 with James Zebroski ’23

1986 (cont.)

Former Bolles football teammates Clarkston Hines ’85, Cooper Willis ’87, Stephen Matson ’87 and John Newman reunited at the Bolles Alumni event at The Duke Mansion in Charlotte, North Carolina. Stephen is the most recent Sidney Register Award winner, and both he and Willis were on the first state championship football team at Bolles. See picture on page 69.

1987

Class Representative: Ellis Barton ellis@moralesgroup.com

Class Representative: Michael “Mike” S. Wachholz Mwachholz02@comcast.net

Alexandra Renard Kowalski-Caruso passed away on March 4, 2023, following a long battle with brain cancer.

Anthony Nesty was named the 2023 Men’s and Women’s Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year, just the second coach in UF program history to win both honors in the same season. See sidebar on page 70.

Former Bolles football teammates Clarkston Hines ’85, Cooper Willis, Stephen Matson and John Newman ’86 reunited at the Bolles Alumni event at The Duke Mansion in Charlotte, North Carolina. Stephen is the most recent Sidney Register Award winner, and both he and Willis were on the first state championship football team at Bolles. See picture on page 69.

Georgia Anita Avret ’23, daughter of Clinton Thompson Avret, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Helen Emily Commander ’23, daughter of Christopher Gale Commander and Barbara Cantrell Commander ’89, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Christopher Gale Commander ’87 and Barbara Cantrell Commander ’89

Lou Larmoyeux visited the San Jose Campus in January to donate several sports items to the School. Lou was a multi-sport athlete for the Bulldogs and excelled in swimming, basketball, football and track & field. As a junior, Lou’s Bulldog basketball team finished as state championship runner-up under Coach Buddy Ward, and he was a senior on Coach Bill Borg’s 1986 state championship football team the first in the School’s history. Since graduating from the University of Alabama, Lou has worked as a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company.

Hudson Ray Norris ’23, son of Karen VanLandingham Norris, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Clinton Thompson Avret ’87

Karen VanLandingham Norris ’87

1988

Class Representative: Karen Rinaman Barakat karenbarakat@comcast.net

Class Representative: Monica Bernhardt Mburns92@comcast.net

Class Representative: W. Scott Hudmon shudmon@me.com

Sophia Grace Stromberg ’23, daughter of Samuel Denholm Stromberg, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

leading up to the 35th reunion by scheduling Zoom calls and organizing Jumbo Shrimp game outings and various happy hours. This year’s reunion planning host committee included the three class representatives and past class president Terry Vliek, party host David Heaton and his wife Melissa, Kathy Hartland and Lynda Leffler.

Bolles 35th Class Reunion

1989

Class Representative: M. Laurie Shumer Gelman lsgelman@comcast.net

Class Representative: K. “Megan” Mickler Ira megira@me.com

Board of Trustees: Rahul V. Deshmukh

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) CEO and Bolles alumnus Travis T. Tygart ’89 gave Jacksonville Bar Association (JBA) members an inside look at his agency and its critical work at the JBA Member Luncheon held January 18 at the Marriott Jacksonville Downtown. See sidebar on page 71.

Helen Emily Commander ’23, daughter of Christopher Gale Commander ’87 and Barbara Cantrell Commander, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Amelia Kathryn Dickson ’23, daughter of Jennifer Kwartler Dickson, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

The Bolles Class of 1988 had a great gathering this spring to celebrate its 35th class reunion. Big credit to Scott Hudmon for leading the charge for this milestone reunion — and for making genuine connections with his classmates through the pandemic and

Zachary Andrew Sievert ’23, son of Paul Anthony Sievert, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Paul Anthony Sievert ’87

Samuel Denholm Stromberg ’88

Jennifer Kwartler Dickson ’89

Andrew Selevan ’89

Alexandra Blair Selevan ’23, daughter of Andrew Selevan, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

1990

Class Representative: Cynthia Anderson cynthia.anderson3@gmail.com

Class Representative: David A. Barton davidabarton@yahoo.com

Class Representative: Amy Hightower Beaver azbeaver@bellsouth.net

Class Representative: Mary Elizabeth “Bet” Lande Givens betgivens@yahoo.com

Board of Trustees: John S. Surface

Board of Visitors: Ron T. Patrick

Aalok

Meera Asha Kuthiala ’23, daughter of Aalok Kuthiala M.D.,

John Spencer Surface ’90

John Spencer Surface Jr. ’23, son of John Spencer Surface, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

1991

Class Representative: Elizabeth “Liz” Kilgore Mundin mundinl@bolles.org

Class Representative: Norianne Wright norianne@msn.com

Board of Trustees: Jamie P. Dwyer

Board of Visitors: Catalina Vergara

Jack Harrison Bernhardt ’23, son of Harrison Bradley Bernhardt, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Harrison Bradley Bernhardt ’91

Anne Tucker Sharp ’23, daughter of Michael Cameron Sharp and Sarah Anne Sheffield Ball Sharp ’92 and granddaughter of Haywood M. Ball ’57,

graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Kuthiala M.D ’90

graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

1992

Anne Tucker Sharp ’23, daughter of Michael Cameron Sharp ’91 and Sarah Anne Sheffield Ball Sharp and granddaughter of Haywood M. Ball ’57, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Darren Bearson visited the San Jose Campus in April. Darren was a resident student at Bolles and competed for Coach Gregg Troy’s Bulldog swimming program. After graduating from Colgate University in New York, Darren traveled extensively, and his family recently settled in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Darren is the executive director at Lionshare.

Sudeep Bose visited the San Jose Campus with his family in January to celebrate the start of the new year. Sudeep was a resident student at Bolles and enjoyed seeing the recent renovations of the dorms in Bolles Hall. After graduating from Bolles, Sudeep attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he received a degree in electrical engineering. Sudeep and his family currently reside in the San Francisco Bay area, where he is employed as a senior director for Ruckus Networks at CommScope.

Lissie Calhoun Hurst stopped by the San Jose Campus in May with her son to tour the School and to pick up some Bulldog gear from the Alumni Office. While a student at Bolles, Lissie was a cheerleader for Coach Rogers’ 1990 state championship football team. After graduating from Bolles, she went on to earn a communications degree from the University of North Florida. She is also the owner of the new Bitty & Beau’s Coffee shop in the San Marco Square area that employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Leeza Hidalgo Tolbert passed away on February 12, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Christopher Hugh Dunn ’91

Sanders Carl Dunn ’23, son of Christopher Hugh Dunn, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Elizabeth Townsend Mundin ’23, daughter of Elizabeth Kilgore Mundin, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Elizabeth Kilgore Mundin ’91

Bert Aengenendt met up with Bolles Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Kila McCann while she was in the Bahamas connecting with families interested in learning more about the School.

Bert Aengenendt ’91 and Kila McCann

Robert Land Johnson ’23, son of Robert Rhodes Johnson, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Robert Rhodes Johnson ’92

Former Bolles Swim Coaches Named Coaches of the Year at Same Meet

Former Bolles Swimming assistant coaches Christian Bahr ’93 and Payton Brooks both led teams to state titles and each earned coach of the year awards at the 2023 Tennessee Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association State Championships. Bahr led Ensworth to the girls’ team state title and was named girls’ coach of the year, while Brooks guided Baylor to the combined boys’ and girls’ championship and was named boys’ coach of the year.

Bahr was named head coach at Ensworth in 2012 following more than a decade on the Bolles swim staff and serving on the Bolles Residential Life staff for several years. He was also a boarder and All-American swimmer as a student at Bolles.

Brooks was named Baylor’s head coach in October 2022 after serving as an assistant coach at Virginia Tech for three years with former Bolles head coach Sergio Lopez. Brooks was an assistant coach at Bolles with Lopez from 2012-14 while also serving on the Residential Life staff.

Sloane Audrey Steffes ’23, daughter of Stacy Glasgow Steffes, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

1993

Class Representative: Matthew “Matt” T. Berquist mberquist@intrepidcapital.net

Former Bolles Swimming assistant coaches Christian Bahr ’93 and Payton Brooks both led teams to state titles and each earned coach of the year awards at the 2023 Tennessee Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association State Championships. See sidebar on page 76.

Graham Patterson Cleland ’23, son of Catherine Olliff Cleland, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Stacy Glasgow Steffes ’92

Catherine Olliff Cleland ’93

1994

Class Representative: Jason M. Winkler jwinkler@gmail.com

Board of Trustees: Allison Korman Shelton

Evelyn Olivia White ’23, daughter of Shaunna Allen White, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Zoie Morales and Michael Morales have been champions of children’s mental health at Daniel, Florida’s oldest child serving nonprofit organization. In April, the alumni couple dedicated Morales Cottage, a residential home that will offer support to youth who have mental health issues coexisting with intellectual and developmental differences, like autism. At the dedication, Zoie spoke about the importance of Morales Cottage providing a healing environment for a group of children who had no other place to receive care in Jacksonville before now.

Shaunna Allen White ’94

1995

Class Representative: Leed Silverfield lsilverfield@yahoo.com

Board of Trustees: Steven T. Gold

Alumni Board: Travis Von Tobel

Board of Visitors: Summer J. Decker, Michael “Mike” S. Minutelli

1996

Class Representative: Fontaine LeMaistre IV fontainelemaistre@comcast.net

Class of 1996 classmates Antanius Fields and Roderick Brown visited the Alumni Office after attending the winter college athletic commitment ceremony in Davis Gym on the San Jose Campus. In addition to touring the School, the duo also learned more about the benefits of joining the Alumni Association. Antanius is a graduate of the University of North Florida and operates Next Level Cleaning — a company that specializes in the commercial industry throughout Jacksonville. Rod graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta and is employed by United Parcel Service in Jacksonville.

Lindsey Grubbs ’13, Fontaine LeMaistre, Batey McGraw ’97 and Virginia Skinner ’13 returned to the San Jose Campus April 6 to serve as a mock city council responsible for judging city planning projects for students taking the Leadership Studies class with Bolles Assistant Head of Upper School Piper Moyer-Shad ’91 and Head Football Coach Matt Toblin.

Zoie Morales ’96, Michael Morales ’96 and Family

Batey McGraw ’97, Fontaine LeMaistre ’96, Lindsey Grubbs ’13, Virginia Skinner ’13 and Elias Hionides

1997

Alumni Board: Steve Kurosko

Jason McCarthy visited the San Jose Campus with his GORUCK team to take several student-athletes through a workout in January. After graduating from Bolles, Jason served in the Special Forces of the U.S. Army and then founded the GORUCK company with an emphasis on service to others and “normal people doing extraordinary things.” Jason and his wife Emily Dent McCarthy live in Jacksonville Beach with their children.

Lindsey Grubbs ’13, Fontaine LeMaistre ’96, Batey McGraw and Virginia Skinner ’13 returned to the San Jose Campus April 6 to serve as a mock city council responsible for judging city planning

projects for students taking the Leadership Studies class with Bolles Assistant Head of Upper School Piper Moyer-Shad ’91 and Head Football Coach Matt Toblin. See picture on page 77.

Carmen Malia Roundtree ’23, daughter of Antonio Lee Roundtree, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

1998

Class Representative: Lindsay Skinner Eyrick lindsayeyrick@yahoo.com

Board of Trustees: A. Chester Skinner IV

Alumni Board: David Cohen, Adam Edgecombe, Shreena Patel

Board of Visitors: William “Bill” Thompson III

Bill Thompson and his wife, Leanne, have announced the birth of their daughter, Sage Ainsley Thompson, born on January 9, 2023.

Jackson Eric Brill ’23, son of Jonatha Kari Brill, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Jonatha Kari Brill ’96

Supamongkon Supapipat ’96

Porawat Rommaneekochchakorn ’23, stepson of Supamongkon Supapipat, graduated from The Bolles School on May 27, 2023.

Antonio Lee Roundtree ’97

Sage Ainsley Thompson ’98

1999

Class Representative: Christopher “Chris” Dostie ccdostie@hotmail.com

Board of Visitors: Ryan B. Ong, Dennis E. Pash

Jamie Turner Cail passed away on February 21, 2023, in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

2000

Class Representative: Faye Goodman Hedrick fayemhedrick@gmail.com

Alumni Board: Justin Hart, (Chair)

Board of Visitors: C. Clayton Bromberg Jr., (Chair), George S. Pilcher III

Ashish Radhakishum has announced his engagement to Amber Nyberg, with the wedding scheduled for October 1, 2023, in Charleston, South Carolina.

Justin Hart and his wife Belen stopped by Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf while in San Francisco for a Bolles Alumni event.

2002

Class Representative: Elizabeth Brotman Daniel eabrotman@yahoo.com

Class Representative: Margaret “Meg” Cheney Coleman Meg.e.cheney@gmail.com

Class Representative: John M. Marees II John.michael.marees@gmail.com

Alumni Board: Heather Lane Courtney, John Marees, Carson Vandergriff Richardson

Winton Mays was named among the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2023 40 Under 40. Mays is a financial advisor with Bridgewater Wealth Advisors of Raymond James and has volunteered with several community organizations including serving on the local board of the American Lung Association.

Justin Hart ’00 and Belen Hart

2001

Class Representative: Katie Skinner Farrar katie.s.farrar@gmail.com

Class Representative: William O. Inman IV woinman4@gmail.com

Class Representative: Lloyd Regas lloydregas@gmail.com

Alumni Board: Lauren Bacalis Scheible

Board of Visitors: Glen Elliott

Annie Moore writes, “I am currently a television reporter with the NBC affiliate in Beckley, West Virginia. Can’t wait to hear how other classmates are doing!”

2003

Winton

Alumni Board: David Dunn, John Langley

Stephen English was honored among the 2023 40 Gators Under 40 by the University of Florida Alumni Association. See sidebar on page 80.

Christopher Petrie visited the San Jose Campus to check out some of the new facility improvements and pick up some Bulldog gear from the Alumni Office. Chris was a standout student-athlete at Bolles and a member of Coach Corky Rogers’ 2002 state championship football team as well as a member of Coach John Newman’s 2002 state championship baseball squad. After graduating from Bolles, Chris attended the University of Florida, where he majored in criminology and also played baseball for the Gators. Chris is employed as an outdoor sales representative for Sunbelt Rentals in Jacksonville in the tool and equipment department.

Shannon Schott visited the Alumni Office at the end of March to say hello and learn more about Reunion Weekend, held April 28-29. Shannon and her classmates celebrated their 20th reunion this year and enjoyed reconnecting with other Bulldog alums.

Mays ’02

English ’03 Honored as 2023 40 Gators Under 40

Bolles alumnus Stephen English ’03 was honored among the 2023 40 Gators Under 40 by the University of Florida Alumni Association. The honor recognizes outstanding young UF alumni for their impact in their communities and professions.

English serves as a physician assistant at the Moffitt Health Center at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg as well as the President of the Board of Directors of The Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants. In his role at the Moffitt Health Center, English is responsible for the health and well-being of students, faculty and staff on the USM campus. He also enjoys lecturing in health sciences and serving as a supervisor for physician assistant students during clinical practice. His role as MAPA president allows him to interact with physicians and other medical providers in the state to help promote the PA profession.

English is a 2007 UF graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology. He was a walk-on football player as a freshman and took an active role in campus organizations during his time in Gainesville, which

included serving on the leadership team for Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Young Life.

Following his graduation from UF, English worked at Desire Street Ministries in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, under the direction of former Gators Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel for three years. After a brief stint coaching high school football, he then attended Mississippi College, earning a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2013.

Dr. Melissa Roberts, Executive Director of Student Health Services at Moffitt Health Center, emphasized that English is a deserving member of the latest 40 Gators Under 40 club.

“Stephen English has been on staff at Moffitt Health Center for nine years and has been pivotal in providing excellent healthcare for the University community,” said Roberts. “I am so proud of him for being selected for the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 program as this is a testament to his leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the field of medicine.”

2004

Class Representative: Harry A. Kenning III Hkenn1009@gmail.com

Alumni Board: Harry Kenning

Board of Visitors: John D. Bacon

On January 14, 2023, Michael Dostie and his wife, Laura, welcomed baby #3 — a little girl — Evelyn “Evie” Virginia Dostie.

Sean Leibowitz and his family visited the San Jose Campus during a recent trip to Jacksonville in April. At Bolles, Sean played golf and was a member of the Young Investors Society. Sean earned law degrees from Florida State University and Georgetown, and he and his family reside in Palm Beach, Florida, where he is a partner at Pinnacle Development Group.

Caragh Stichter and Kevin Woods were married on January 2, 2021, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Jon Kanak was promoted to Head of Film and Television Literary at Activist Artists Management. Based out of the agency’s Los Angeles office, Kanak represents writers and directors and produces film and television. He has set up 13 television shows since 2018 and represents clients including David Alan Grier, Ken Watanbe, Jay Longino and Terry Rossio, as well as the Southern Poverty Law Center, Lion Forge Animation and Jacksonville-based All Elite Wrestling.

2005

Class Representative: Catherine “Gracie” Williams Register Gracie.w.register@gmail.com

Board of Visitors: Amy Akel, Katherine Newton Jones

In early May, Nathaniel Wallace found the time to stop by Hodges Field to visit with Coach Mike Barrett and take in some spring football action. Nathaniel was a member of Coach Rogers’ 2004 state championship football team and recently returned to Jacksonville to pursue a career in real estate.

Bolles alumnus and Bulldog parent Teddy Foster displayed his Bolles pride while in South Africa.

Teddy Foster ’04

2006

Class Representative: Ashley K. Rawlins akrawlins@gmail.com

Will Pearce passed away on February 24, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida, following a short battle with an extremely rare form of esophageal cancer.

2007

Class Representative: Michelle Risley Baker michelle.e.risley@gmail.com

Class Representative: Allison Dewan Giebink allisondewan@gmail.com

Board of Visitors: Caitlin Hayes

Eric Stupski cheered on the Jaguars in Arrowhead Stadium during the playoffs this season. It was always the Jags!

2009

Class Representative: Mandana “Mandy” Fatemi mandyfatemi@gmail.com

Tyler Pratt stopped by the San Jose Campus to visit with a few of his favorite teachers and coaches in mid-February. Tyler was a multi-sport athlete at Bolles and a member of Coach Corky Rogers’ 2008 state champion football team. Tyler and his wife, Ivy Pratt ’12, reside in Savannah, Georgia, where he is opening a new business, Superior Fence & Rail.

2010

Class Representative: Morgan O’Hare mohareaffair@gmail.com

Stephanie DiLoreto Gart and her husband, Evan, have announced the birth of their baby daughter, Sally Marie Gart.

2011

Class Representative: Ruth Curry Clements clements.curry@gmail.com

Board of Visitors: Adrienne Hume, Lewis “Jake” Lee III, Jamil Murray

Ryan Murphy ’13 and Jake Lee graciously hosted the Bolles Alumni event in San Francisco and caught up with President and Head of School Tyler Hodges and Head Swimming Coach Peter Verhoef. See picture on page 82.

Eric Stupski ’07

During a visit to Jacksonville in March, Rachel Blum stopped by the San Jose Campus to visit with a few of her favorite teachers and learn more about the benefits of joining the Alumni Association. Rachel was a multi-sport student-athlete at Bolles, and she went on to play golf at Princeton University. Rachel and her family currently reside in Seattle, Washington, where she is the Northeast Territory Director for Verato.

2008

Class Representative: Catharine A. Brown catharineabrown@gmail.com

Class Representative: Christina “Christy” Prewitt Yost Christy.prewitt@hotmail.com

Alumni Board: Max Glober, Sidney “Sid” Simmons

Board of Visitors: Michael Mikulic

There was a Bolles mini-reunion in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, this May when Dr. Todd Leibowitz and Taylor Newman Leibowitz ’11 were married at the beautiful Greystone Inn.

Justin Vivian recently married Ashley Bedell.

Brian Ferlin stopped by the Middle School Bartram Campus to visit with his former coach, Tom Collins, and learn more about the benefits of joining the Alumni Association. After Bolles, Brian attended Cornell University and went on to play professional hockey for the Boston Bruins. Brian and his family reside in the Nocatee area of Ponte Vedra, Florida, where he is the owner of B3 Ventures.

There was a Bolles mini-reunion in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, this May when Dr. Todd Leibowitz ’08 and Taylor Newman Leibowitz were married at the beautiful Greystone Inn.

2012

Class Representative: Victoria “Tori” Reiman v.reiman12@gmail.com

Dr. Todd Leibowitz ’08 and Taylor Newman Leibowitz ’11

Murphy ’13 Wins Five Gold Medals at World Short Course Championships

Bolles alumnus Ryan Murphy ’13 added to his international competition medal count and was named Male Athlete of the Meet with six total medals at the FINA Short Course World Championships in Melbourne, Australia, in December. The Team USA captain and his 4x50 mixed medley relay teammates won the event on December 14 in a world record time. Murphy’s backstroke leg in the relay bested the American record time, but mixed medley relays are not counted in individual American records. Just an hour later, Murphy added another gold medal in the 100 backstroke, clocking a championship record.

On December 16, he added his third gold of the meet in the 50 backstroke. He then became the first man or woman to sweep the backstroke events in the Short Course World Championships winning the 200 on December 18. He was also a member of the world-record setting and gold medal-winning 4x100 medley relay and silver medal-winning and American record-setting 4x50 medley relay.

Murphy stands at 39 total medals in international championship events.

Former Bolles Shark Kensey McMahon also earned a medal at the championships, winning bronze in the women’s 1500 free on December 15.

2012

(cont.)

Board of Visitors: Katherine Prusiecki Davis

J. Madison B. Shelly and Sarah Elizabeth Morris were engaged May 19, 2023.

Sara Ariav Heninger and her husband, Tom, have welcomed a baby boy, Tripp Thomas Heninger.

Tripp Heninger

Angelica Inclan was married to Christopher Lynch on February 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida.

2013

Class Representative: Shaye L. Newman slnewms@gmail.com

Class Representative: Virginia Skinner Virginiak.skinner@gmail.com

Board of Visitors: Ryan F. Murphy

Lindsey Grubbs, Fontaine LeMaistre ’96, Batey McGraw ’97 and Virginia Skinner returned to the San Jose Campus April 6 to serve as a mock city council responsible for judging city planning projects for students taking the Leadership Studies class with Bolles Assistant Head of Upper School Piper Moyer-Shad ’91 and Head Football Coach Matt Toblin. See picture on page 77.

Ryan Murphy added to his international competition medal count and was named Male Athlete of the Meet with six total medals at the FINA Short Course World Championships in Melbourne, Australia, in December. See sidebar on the left.

J. Madison B. Shelly ’12 and Sarah Elizabeth Morris

Emiro Goossen stopped by the San Jose Campus with his fiancé during a recent trip to Jacksonville. Emiro was a resident student at Bolles and member of Coach Sergio Lopez’s championship Bulldog swim teams. Emiro earned a business degree from the University of Florida, where he competed for Coach Gregg Troy’s Gators swim program. Emiro earned his master’s degree in econometrics from Tilburg University and now resides in Amsterdam, where he works as a business analyst consultant at Seventrees.

Ryan Murphy and Jake Lee ’11 graciously hosted the Bolles Alumni event in San Francisco and caught up with President and Head of School Tyler Hodges and Head Swimming Coach Peter Verhoef.

Gibbons ’15

Enjoying New Role at Bolles

Bolles alumnus Jake Gibbons ’15 returned to his high school alma mater in 2021 to help with the swimming program in a part-time capacity. His joy of coaching and connecting with current swimmers has led to his taking on a full-time role at the school and Sharks club programs.

Gibbons’ experience as a talented swimmer, successful student and proven leader translates well into coaching acumen. He understands time management and the balance of academics and athletics, while also encouraging the right mix of hard work, fun and team bonding.

Following a successful two years as a student-athlete at Bolles, Gibbons went on to swim at Texas A&M University. He earned the Distinguished Letterman Award, the highest award presented to a student-athlete once a year by the A&M athletics department. The individual is someone who displays extraordinary talents in the areas of athletics, scholarship, leadership and service. Gibbons also served as a team captain during his junior and senior seasons as well as the Chair of the SEC Student-athlete Advisory Council and as a member of the NCAA Division I SAAC. Gibbons was a two-time

2014

Class Representative: William McKinney

mckinneywilliamh@gmail.com

Alumni Board: Hunter Walker

Alex Chila stopped by the San Jose Campus in April to visit with teachers and tour the new facilities. Alex was a member of the Bolles Band and the Bulldog track & field team while a student at Bolles. After graduating from Boston University with a philosophy and international relations degree, Alex relocated to Japan where he teaches English as a Second Language.

Brittany Fowler was married to Chase Upchurch on February 11, 2023, at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

2015

Spencer Hayes visited the San Jose Campus with his wife in April. Spencer was a member of the symphonic band and the Bulldogs’ cross country team at Bolles. He majored in computer science at Boston University and currently resides in Jacksonville, where he is employed as an engineer for NetApp.

Jake Gibbons returned to his high school alma mater in 2021 to join the swim staff. See sidebar on the bottom.

Jeremiah Theus recently married Kelyn Liberty.

College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America Scholar All-American and a recipient of the Brad Davis Scholarship. Gibbons was also a member of the SEC Community Service Team.

Gibbons earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and master’s degree in public administration and service with a specialization in education policy, both from Texas A&M. He spent a season as a volunteer coach with the Aggies following his swimming career. He returned to Jacksonville to work with Xtra Point Group, an organizational development company devoted to enhancing the effectiveness and success rate of people within an organization. Gibbons specialized in the company’s workforce development services for athletes to translate the unique skills and qualities of the athlete into advantages within the workplace. He continues in a consulting role with Xtra Point along with his full-time coaching role at Bolles.

His passion for teamwork and a spirit of camaraderie were fostered at Bolles, and he enjoys passing on his experiences as an athlete to the current swimmers.

Ryan Murphy ’13 and Jake Lee ’11

Pillai ’17

Shares Passion for Global Studies

As part of the Bolles Global Learning and Engagement program, Bolles alumna Natasha Pillai ’17 returned to the Upper School San Jose Campus January 20 to discuss how she discovered her passion for global studies — a field in which she holds a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley.

“Global studies is an interdisciplinary field drawing on politics, economics, sociology, history, medicine and science while teaching how to work and communicate effectively across cultures,” said Natalia Aycart, Bolles Director of Global Learning and Engagement. “Regardless of the educational path or major chosen, one must gain the critical skills offered by the global learning field to succeed in the interdependent and interconnected world we live in.”

Pillai shared the seven-step process she used to choose her major at the beginning of her collegiate career. This selection process included sorting through course listings, pinpointing majors she was interested in, considering strong minor options and identifying prerequisites for each major. While in college, she penned many academic papers as part of the program, including “Continuity in Intention: The United Arab Emirates in the Modern Period,” “Violence and the School Lunch Space: The Importance of Food in the Recreation of Harm,” and “Nagorno-Karabakh: A Peacebuilding Perspective.”

When reflecting on her path, Pillai said she wished she had known more about the global studies field when she was in upper school. The Bolles Chahlavi Center for Global Learning and Engagement opened in 2022, five years after she graduated, and the Global Learning and Engagement program is growing by leaps and bounds, providing more opportunities for students to pursue All Things Possible on an international level.

2016

Class Representative: Rawan Farah Rawanfarah16@gmail.com

Class Representative: Roland Johnson Rleejohnson59@gmail.com

Alumni Board: Roland Johnson

Hamp Skinner and his wife, Amanda, have welcomed a baby daughter, Remy Lee Skinner.

Erika Clark ’16 was a part of the athletic training staff for the recently crowned national champion Louisiana State University women’s basketball team. Clark enjoyed celebrating the Tigers’ successful run through the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament with her colleagues as she gained valuable experience while pursuing her Master of Science in Athletic Training at LSU. Clark spent the fall working with the Tigers’ track and field team and switched over to the women’s basketball team for their season. She will work with the LSU football team for spring practice, summer workouts and the fall season. Clark took time in May to visit her former Bolles teachers and coaches on the San Jose Campus.

This spring, Bulldog alums Jonathan DeWane, Austin Henson and Joey DeWane ’17 stopped by Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina, to catch up with friend and former teammate Max Ferguson ’18. The foursome were teammates on Coach Mike Boswell’s 2016 state championship baseball team, and Max is an infielder for the Boston Red Sox Minor League baseball team — the Greenville Drive. See picture on page 85.

Charles Tang stopped by the San Jose Campus in May to visit with some of his favorite teachers and learn more about the benefits of joining the Alumni Association. Charles was a resident student at Bolles and served as the vice president of the Student Council. He was also a member of the National Honor Society, Model UN and Bulldog swim team. He majored in government at the University of Virginia with a minor in architecture and will be graduating with a computer science degree from the University of Pennsylvania this year. Charles plans to pursue a master’s degree in public policy & urban planning from Harvard University.

Erika Clark ’16

Jonathan DeWane ’16, Max Ferguson ’18, Austin Henson ’16 and Joey DeWane ’17

Brittney Rayfield Scantling stopped by the San Jose Campus in May to visit with a few of her favorite teachers and learn more about the benefits of joining the Alumni Association. Brittney was a standout multi-sport student-athlete for the Lady Bulldog volleyball and softball teams. After playing collegiate softball for the University of South Florida and Flagler College, Brittney returned to Jacksonville, where she is a licensed real estate agent, and now resides with her family in Green Cove Springs.

2017

Class Representative: Joseph “Joey” DeWane dewanejoseph@gmail.com

Class Representative: Elizabeth McKinney mckinneyelizaebethellen@gmail.com

As part of the Bolles Global Learning and Engagement program, Natasha Pillai ’17 returned to the San Jose Campus January 20 to discuss how she discovered her passion for global studies — a field in which she holds a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. See sidebar on the left.

Graham Ungrady, a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division, and his teammate placed ninth out of 56 teams in the 2023 Best Ranger Competition, held April 14-16 at Fort Benning in Georgia. See sidebar on right.

Ross Petrou visited his former Chinese teacher, Cheng-Mei Rothschild, on the San Jose Campus in May, while in town to visit his sister Sophia Petrou ’19 and attend her college graduation. At Bolles, Ross was a member of the Chinese Club and Coach Rivera’s Bulldog cross country team. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with an international business degree and resides in Dallas, where he works as a business development manager for Nefab Packaging.

This spring, Bulldog alums Jonathan DeWane ’16, Austin Henson ’16 and Joey DeWane stopped by Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina, to catch up with friend and former teammate Max Ferguson ’18. The foursome were teammates on Coach Mike Boswell’s 2016 state championship baseball team, and Max is an infielder for the Boston Red Sox Minor League baseball team — the Greenville Drive.

Ungrady ’17

Excels in Army Ranger Competition

Bolles alumnus Graham Ungrady ’17, a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division, and his teammate placed ninth out of 56 teams in the 2023 Best Ranger Competition, held April 14-16 at Fort Benning in Georgia. The 39th annual event has grown from a competition of the best two-man “buddy” teams in the Ranger Department at Fort Benning to including teams from the entire United States Armed Forces.

The competition included 32 events over three days of physical, technical and cognitive challenges such as climbing and obstacle courses, night orienteering, running and swimming, marksmanship, assault tactics and more.

2018

Class Representative: Stefanie Mendizabal

Stefaniemendizabal3@gmail.com

This spring, Bulldog alums Jonathan DeWane ’16, Austin Henson ’16 and Joey DeWane ’17 stopped by Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina, to catch up with friend and former teammate Max Ferguson. The foursome were teammates on Coach Mike Boswell’s 2016 state championship baseball team, and Max is an infielder for the Boston Red Sox Minor League baseball team — the Greenville Drive. See picture on page 85.

Sarah Morris graduated with her master’s degree in media communication studies from Florida State University this May. While at FSU, she worked through school to fund her passion for

Morgan ’19

Named Outstanding Student at UNE

Bolles alumna Mia Morgan ’19 was named the 2023

Outstanding Student for Women’s and Gender Studies by the University of New England. Morgan graduated this spring from UNE with a degree in Psychology while also minoring in Mental Health Rehabilitation, Women and Gender Studies and English. Her involvement at UNE includes serving as a Student Ambassador, the Student Led Advisory Council, Psychology Club and as a research assistant in the Self and Close Relationships Lab. Morgan completed an internship at Casco Bay High School’s guidance counseling office in Portland, Maine. She is pursuing admission counselor positions at several universities.

At the University Awards Ceremony, presenter Linda Morrison, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology/Program Director, Women’s and Gender Studies, said about Morgan, “The most important thing I appreciate is that in everything you do, you’re invested in making the world a better place for underserved and marginalized populations and you’re a dedicated lifelong learner. Mia embodies what we all value in our students, she’s a hard worker, a critical thinker and someone who consistently puts knowledge into action for the betterment of others.”

2018 (cont.) travel, exploring Israel and backpacking through Europe, and built a successful photography business taking graduation pictures. She now lives in New York City, working as a junior advertising manager for Gradient Advertising.

Bolles alumna Amelia Still ’18 stars in the film “Always A Winner,” to be released in select theaters across the United States this summer, with subsequent release on streaming services and DVD. The movie is the third and final movie in a series that began with “Remember the Goal” and “The Perfect Race,” directed by Dave Christiano. Still plays the role of Madison Pierce, a talented high school golfer looking for a pathway to attend her dream college. This role follows her supporting role in the Lifetime movie “Dying for a Crown,” starring Catharine Daddario.

Amelia Still ’18

2019

Mia Morgan was named the 2023 Outstanding Student for Women’s and Gender Studies by the University of New England. See sidebar on the left.

2020

Laine Roberts visited the San Jose Campus over the winter break to catch up with friends and check out the Mike Barrett Strength & Conditioning Center. Laine was a stellar student-athlete for the Bolles track & field teams and a two-time state champion for Coach Mike Rivera’s Bulldogs. Laine was named the 2019 First Coast Track & Field Athlete of the Year and continues to compete at the next level at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. As a Commodore, Laine is majoring in human & organizational development and has also been named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

Kehinde “Kenny” Sogbesan was featured as a “Student Star” on the Florida State University website in a November 4 article. Sogbesan is a Biotech in STEM Entrepreneurship major at FSU, founding member and acting president of the FSU African Student Association and serves as an Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program instructor. The article highlighted how his personal experiences as a first-generation college student and Nigerian American have shaped his passion for research and advocacy.

2021

Emily Lekas, a sophomore at the University of Richmond, was named a Hollings Scholar by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. See sidebar on the right.

Gunner Boree visited the San Jose Campus this past winter to visit with some of his favorite teachers and work out on Hugh Donovan Field. Gunner was a member of the National Honor Society at Bolles and a multi-sport athlete for the ‘Dogs. He is in his second year at Brown University, where he is studying business economics and is a member of the Bears baseball team.

2022

Class Representative: Yasmeen Ibrahim yas.ibrhm23@gmail.com

Yasmeen Ibrahim stopped by the San Jose Campus in March to learn more about the benefits of joining the Alumni Association. Yasmeen was a two-time state champion swimmer for Coach Peter Verhoef’s Bulldogs and recently volunteered to serve as a class representative for the Class of 2022. Yasmeen is a first-year student at Washington University in St. Louis, where she is studying economics and international affairs while competing on the Bears swim team.

Isaac Jubran returned to the San Jose Campus during his spring break to visit with friends and a few of his favorite teachers. At Bolles, Isaac was a member of the choral program and the basketball team. Isaac is in his first year at the University of Central Florida, where he plans to study political science.

Bradley Mann visited the San Jose Campus in May for a workout and to visit with some of his favorite teachers and coaches. Bradley recently completed his first year at Vanderbilt University, where he is studying human & organizational development and is a member of the Commodore football team.

2023

TrueArt Music highlighted Krish Relan on its website after Relan won “Clarinetist of the Year” and ranked number two in an international music competition in which thousands of talented musicians participated. Relan’s music was also featured on TrueArt’s SoundCloud, and the group offered to make an album with him.

Lekas ’21

Named NOAA Scholar

Bolles alumna Emily Lekas ’21, a sophomore at the University of Richmond, was named a Hollings Scholar by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Lekas is one of 120 students from across the country to receive this award.

The NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship provides scholars with a paid summer internship at a NOAA facility and academic tuition assistance for two years. Lekas will be paired with a mentor whose research aligns with her interests for an internship during the summer of 2024. She will also have an opportunity to present her research at NOAA headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, and at two scientific conferences.

Lekas is majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry at Richmond and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in marine biology. She studied abroad through the School for Field Studies in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where she participated in a directed research project that includes nighttime scuba diving to investigate and film the behavior of octopuses.

University of Richmond biology professors Emily Boone and Kristine Grayson mentor Lekas. She will be a teaching assistant in Boone’s coastal ecology class and plans to further analyze the octopus research from her study abroad program under the mentorship of Grayson in fall 2023. Lekas is a UR presidential scholar and was selected as Mentee of the Year in the Peer and Mentors Program last year.

Kenny Sogbesan ’20