Bolles Magazine Summer 2025

BOLLES

LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES

Celebrating the Class of 2025

Kappaz Fabrication Lab Opens

Bolles Scholars Shine Across Disciplines

Summer 2025

There are so many ways THE BOLLES FUND makes ALL THINGS POSSIBLE on all four Bolles campuses!

2024-25 Administration

Tyler Hodges

President and Head of School

Andrew Forrester

Associate Head of School

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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.

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Another school year has flown by! So hard to believe, but I say the same thing every year! I’m sure our seniors are thinking that, too! They stay so busy and have countless events and activities –excitement abounds both on campus and for their futures! We hope you enjoy celebrating them with us in this summer edition along with reading about some of the Limitless Opportunities provided to our students. Not only through upgraded equipment and facilities but through guest speakers, classes, travel, field trips, community service and more! Our dedicated and caring faculty are consistently seeking ways to find new opportunities to enrich the lives of our students.

You will also read about what some of our classes and programs are up to in this issue, an athletics recap for the school year, alumni updates and news, along with new and exciting construction projects on the horizon. The bar just keeps moving higher at Bolles, and the opportunities are limitless!

Enjoy your summer, Bulldogs!

Jan R. Olson, APR Editor-in-Chief Senior Director of Marketing & Communications

Contact me! OlsonJ@Bolles.org

Volume 92, Issue 2

Summer 2025

For the friends and families of The Bolles School

About the Cover

Bolles Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus fifth grader Mycah Grace ’32 and Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus fifth grader Pedro ’32 journeyed to Starke, Florida, on April 3-4 for an exciting overnight class field trip with Pathfinder Outdoor Education with their classmates. During the adventure, the fifth graders took part in a variety of activities, including a challenge course, tree and rock wall climbing and hiking through the wilderness – all while building cross-campus connections ahead of their transition to middle school!

Table of Contents: Limitless Opportunities

From the President and Head of School 2

Celebrating the Bolles Class of 2025 4

Bulldog Spirit Shines through Bolles Athletics 14

Suzanne Carlino Named New Ponte Vedra Beach Campus Head 17

Schultz Hall Renovation Clears Path for Expansion of Girls’ Boarding Program 18

Bolles Scholars Shine Across Disciplines 25

Upper School Students Travel Across the Globe During Spring Break 30

A Grand Slam for Bolles: New Baseball Stadium Takes Shape 36

Bartram Class Notes 49

Bolles Class Notes 52

Jan Olson

At Bolles, the pursuit of excellence in all areas is our default.

TYLER HODGES

President and Head of School

From the President and Head of School

Dear Bolles Community,

As I complete my tenth year at Bolles, I’ve been reflecting on both my own legacy as President and Head of School as well as with what Bolles will look and feel like in 2033 – when we celebrate the School’s centennial anniversary. We must commit to constant improvement now, and during these eight short years leading up to the centennial, to offer our students and families the finest investment – a top notch Bolles experience of limitless opportunities. Successful schools like Bolles often struggle with a seeming disconnect between tradition and change. Some will rightly ask why anyone should make changes to a time-tested and proven model of success. While I keep one foot on this established and clear path to excellence, I nevertheless also believe deep in my core that it would be irresponsible not also to step confidently into the future. Time marches on regardless of how much we might try to slow it down, and as any great coach will tell you, momentum swings faster than we think. Fortunately, at Bolles we have a long history of pursuing excellence in all areas. As we move into the planning stages of our next strategic plan, this enduring pursuit will anchor our conversations, our decisions and eventually our future. Over the next ten months as a community, we will collectively work to refine our goals and aspirations with the aim of presenting a draft plan to the Board of Trustees next May. Know that the plan will always reflect our mission and values. These have not changed. And in doing so, we will remain relentlessly focused on doing and providing what is best for our students.

One of my favorite books on leadership is James Kerr’s “Legacy.” Over the course of five weeks, Kerr embedded himself with one of the world’s most successful sporting teams, the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team. Kerr offers many fascinating lessons (some of you have probably heard me reference sweeping the sheds), but I found this quote most relevant for Bolles: “To become an All Black means becoming a steward of a cultural legacy. Your role is to leave the jersey in a better place. The humility, expectation and responsibility that this brings lifts their game. It makes them the best in the world.”

Personally, I see close similarities between our aspirations as a community and those of the All Blacks. We are not a perfect school, but at Bolles, the pursuit of excellence in all areas is our default. As we embark on the planning process for the next eight years, I hope that these sentiments resonate with all of you. Thanks to each of you for being part of the best school in the world as well as the ever-evolving Bolles story and legacy.

Respectfully,

Tyler Hodges President and Head of School

Bolles Board of Trustees Chair Rusty Newton and Bolles President and Head of School Tyler Hodges

2024-25 Bolles Board of Trustees

Russell Newton III

Chair

Tatiana Salvador ’86

Vice Chair

John Surface ’90

Secretary

Tyler J. Hodges

President/Head of School

Trustees

Fernando Acosta-Rua ’85

DeCovan Brown ’86

Marion Cangemi

Ali Chahlavi

Jed Davis

Daniel Dross ’76

William Erwin Jr. ’80

Dana Fender

Steven Gold ’95

Michael Hodge ’90

William Kappaz

Michael Meyers

Michael Morales ’96

Kathryn Pearson Peyton

Francis Sanchez

Allison Korman Shelton ’94

Chester Skinner IV ’98

Karen Stone

DeWayne Terry ’84

A. Rodney VanPelt ’73

Matthew Wotiz

Ex-Officio Members

Justin Hart ’00 Alumni Board, Chair

Karen Gray ’84 Bartram Alumni Board, Vice Chair

Katherine Jones ’05 Board of Visitors, Chair

Chris Stubbs ’67 Board of Visitors, Vice Chair

Lisa Hawthorne Parent Association, Chair

PresidentEmeritus

Harry M. deMontmollin Jr. ’56 Deceased

TrusteesEmeriti

Quinn R. Barton Jr. ’46

James V. Bent Sr. ’53 Deceased

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 Deceased

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 Deceased

E. Ellis Zahra Jr. ’64

CONGRATULATIONS BOLLES CLASS OF2 25

Learn more about the Class of 2025 and view a complete list of graduates.

Class of 2025 Facts

Bolles Class of 2025 graduates were offered or qualified for more than $20 million in merit-based scholarships over their four-year college careers.

199 of the 204 graduates will directly attend college with one doing a post-graduate year, two international students applying to colleges in their native countries and one international student is deferring college for military service.

24 graduates are “Lifers” — attending Bolles since Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten.

The Class of 2025 was accepted at 229 different colleges, universities and service academies and will enroll in 93.

61% of Bolles Class of 2025 graduating seniors residing in Florida qualified for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships.

78% qualified for some sort of merit-based awards.

The Class of 2025 graduates will be attending colleges in 27 different states, the District of Columbia, China, England, Ireland and Italy.

50 student-athletes in 12 sports were honored for commiting to 39 colleges or universities representing 25 athletic conferences.

34 graduates are legacy Bolles students — they have parents or grandparents who attended Bolles or Bartram.

My best memory is laughing and eating with friends after Thanksgiving practice. I love the diversity at Bolles, and leadership makes everyone from all

walks of life feel welcomed.

– Marlin Evans ’25

Class of 2025 Colleges Attending List

My favorite memories at Bolles are the days spent with my friends and teammates on the practice field and during our football games. Working together to prepare for the opponent and learning from our coaches how to be the best version of ourselves will stay with me forever.

– Troy Holloway ’25

Sewanee:

My favorite Bolles memories are performing throughout the Bolles Arts curriculum, whether in the Bolles Symphonic Band, stage managing and acting for the Bolles Performing Arts or producingseparately artwork featured in Bolles art competitions and awards. The Bolles arts program has shaped my outlook on life and has influenced me to continue expressing my art through my future career.

– Sarah Anne Thomas ’25

One of my favorite aspects of Bolles is the celebration of diverse cultures. A special memory of mine is celebrating the Spanish culture by acting in a Spanish play with my friends.

– Jaden Taher ’25

My favorite memories at Bolles were spent outside of the CFI and on the St. Johns River during Waterfront P.E., spotting F-35B fighter jets training at the Navy base.

– Sangye Jorn ’25

I love Bolles because it offers a community,supportive passionate teachers and opportunities to grow both academically and personally. It’s the perfect place to challenge myself and make lasting memories.

– Olivia Vohs ’25

Besides having an incredible campus, I love the traditions at our school. The environment also fosters an overall sense of community and the teachers/staff are dedicated to our success.

– Nathan Towers ’25

My best Bolles memories have to be the ones where I’m with my acting buddies. Being in a play production from start to finish is a magical experience, and while I didn’t initially start as an actor in them, the sentiment still applies. I’ve met some of my best friends through acting and have had other friends join in acting with me. Acting is a passion of mine and is one of the things I can thank Bolles for allowing me to explore.

– Aedan Melo ’25

My best Bolles memory is receiving the Best in Show for the end of the year art show my junior year.

–

Eleanor McArthur ’25

My favorite Bolles memories are cheering for the Bolles Bulldogs under the Friday Night Lights!

– Eva Lantzy

’25

Learn more about Eva’s Bolles experience here.

Bolles for Life

The following seniors have attended Bolles since they were in Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten. Congratulations to the 2025 Bolles Lifers and a big thank you to you and your families for such dedication to the Bolles educational experience.

Kaylen Michele Abernathy ’25

Julien Jacques Emile Attia ’25

James Luke Balaskiewicz ’25

Nathan Edward Baum ’25

Abigail Lynn Bradley ’25

Jack Wesley Camp ’25

Krish Goel Comar ’25

Thomas Rockford Cussen ’25

Alexiya Cole Downer ’25

Brendan David Fischer ’25

Gabrielle Marie Glisson ’25

Sharanya Devi Galipalli ’25

Claire Noel Hastings ’25

Rafael Thanh Phong Klassen ’25

Ava Madeline Mariotti ’25

Elizabeth Catherine McClure ’25

My favorite memories at Bolles are competing with the mock trial team, practicing for competitions and preparing cases. I’ve been a member since freshman year and am currently co-president. I’ve made some of my best friends and learned so much through being on the team!

– Ava Mariotti ’25

Taylor Ansley Olson ’25

Anna Margaret Richardson ’25

Shane Sebastian Smith ’25

Kayla Rose Sterling ’25

Amanda Emma Tun ’25

Emma Vasquez ’25

Olivia Grace Vohs ’25

Meghan Kathleen Wohlgemuth ’25

Class of 2025 Legacy Seniors

The Bolles School is proud to recognize seniors who joined their family members as alumni. Legacy seniors are defined as those who have a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who graduated from The Bolles School or the Bartram School for Girls.

Kaylen Michele Abernathy ’25

Parker Alexander Adams ’25

Kathryn Lehmann Arrowsmith ’25

Lily Elizabeth Barton ’25

Mya Kay Bridgewater ’25

Jack Wesley Camp ’25

Tucker Perry Chappell ’25

Sarah Stark Cleland ’25

Carson Robert Comparato ’25

James Alan Creel Jr. ’25

Rohan Rahul Deshmukh ’25

Christina Dovellos ’25

Jacqueline Texada Drayton ’25

Holden Charles Edgecombe ’25

Henry Gaston Friedline ’25

Grayson Hunter Hixon ’25

Henry Lawson Hobby ’25

Sofia Anna Jatskevich ’25

Penelope Tea Kavalieros ’25

Claire Victoria Kelleter ’25

Abigail E. Knauff ’25

Harriet Loftin ’25

Alexander J. Mark ’25

Eleanor Elizabeth McArthur ’25

Hallie Raye Nelson ’25

Rylan Diep Perales ’25

Levi Brant Pietschker ’25

Davis Cook Roberts ’25

Andrew W. Sharkey ’25

Theodore Cameron Sharp ’25

Anson Helene Silverfield ’25

Evelyn Sala Surface ’25

Mac Riley Verlander ’25

Owen Richard Zauke ’25

*Enjoy our legacy photos in Alumni Notes.

What I love about Bolles are all the various opportunities that the school has given me to be a leader in many different aspects of my life. Additionally, I love the opportunities Bolles has given me to pursue things that I have not been able to do in the past. Most importantly, the friends I have made over the years through these opportunities are what I love most about Bolles.

– Claire Kelleter ’25

My favorite memory at Bolles is from the Community Connections fall festival this year when Selah and I got pied by the kids!

– Harriet Loftin ’25

Sarah

Dovellos

Class of 2025

Valedictorian, Salutatorian

One of my favorite memories at Bolles was when I was in elementary school. I loved playing in the back endzone of Friday Night Football games.

– Tommy Cussen

’25

– Chloe Hollander ’25

The 93rd Commencement Ceremony was viewed on livestream 1,865 times from 30 countries.

Fifty Student-Athletes Continuing Athletic Careers in College

Bolles held ceremonies throughout the school year to honor studentathletes from the Class of 2025 who committed to a particular college or university to continue their athletic and academic careers. Fifty student-athletes will be attending 39 different colleges in 12 different sports.

2024-25 College Athletic Commitments at Bolles

Baseball

Jackson Geist, Daytona State College

Gabe Gonzalez, Mercer University

Men’s Basketball

Kaden Ferguson, Sewanee: The University of the South

Women’s Basketball

Abby Knauff, University of North Florida

Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field

Parker Adams, Florida State University

Jack Camp, Washington and Lee University

Collin Norton, Flagler College (track & field only)

Alexander Ruge, Western Carolina University

Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field

Estella Bruneau, University of Richmond

Football

Jordan Alexander, Rhodes College

Treylen Brown, St. Thomas University

Chase Collier, Baylor University

Ethan Drumm, Wofford College

CJ Ennis, Morgan State University

Emmett Grzebin, Furman University

Troy Holloway, Sewanee: The University of the South

MJ Jenkins, Furman University

Jalen Ross, University of Delaware

Luke Stenson, University of Mount Union

Men’s Golf

Luke Balaskiewicz, University of North Florida

Enzo Martinez Bou, Colorado School of Mines

Men’s Lacrosse

David Caldwell, Iona University

Jack Cox, Fairfield University

Tommy Cussen, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Henry Hobby, Sewanee: The University of the South

Jake Kerns, Goucher College

Nate Towers, Iona University

Women’s Rowing

Abby Bradley, George Washington University

Gracey Estepp, Rutgers University

Kira Merrell, Tufts University

Men’s Swimming and Diving

Fausto Angelone López, Colorado School of Mines

Antoine Destang, University of Michigan

João Da Cruz Guedes, New York University

Tristan Dorville, Virginia Tech

Andy Kravchenko, Stanford University

Sascha Macht, University of Georgia

Wyatt Porch, Florida Atlantic University

Alexander Primavera, Emory University

Alston Qin, Columbia University

Xavier Sohovich, United States Naval Academy

Eldad Zamir, George Washington University

Women’s Swimming and Diving

Savannah Branon, Boston College

Ella Chan, Columbia University

Alexiya Downer, Boston College (diving)

Lila Higgo, University of Michigan

Neala Klein, Duke University

Gracyn Lanning, University of Notre Dame

Phoebe Mayo, University of Miami

MaryAgnes Smith, Richmond University

Women’s Tennis

Anson Silverfield, Colgate University

What I love about Bolles is how readily prepared for the real world students are when they graduate. The friendly environment mixed with the competition and grit of both academics and sports is what sets Bolles apart. I always felt supported with anything I did, so I am very grateful for the competitive drive this School has instilled in me and the relationships I have made along the way.

– Mac Verlander ’25

Verhoef Named USA Men’s Head Coach for World Juniors

Bolles Head Swimming and Diving Coach and Aquatics Director Peter Verhoef has been named Head Coach of the USA men’s team for the 2025 World Junior Championships, to be held August 19-24 in Otopeni, Romania. The announcement from USA Swimming noted that Verhoef played a significant role in the long-term development of top American swimmers and was selected following his successful leadership at the National Junior Team Performance Camp this past April. USA Swimming also shared that the junior and senior national team coaching appointments align with the organization’s broader strategic vision to support high-potential athletes and staff while preparing for future success at the Olympic level.

Of the coaches named for the senior and junior teams, National Team Managing Director Greg Meehan said, “Braden, Abi and Peter have all demonstrated the ability to build trust, lead with clarity, and elevate the people around them. These qualities will serve USA Swimming well as we build momentum towards LA28.”

Verhoef joined Bolles in 2018 and has continued the School’s long-running streak of consecutive state titles for both the boys’ and girls’ teams, while also leading the boys’ to the program’s ninth national title in 2021. Bolles swimmers have continued to thrive at the international level under his guidance. Verhoef has earned numerous coaching honors and continues to provide leadership for the overall sport including serving on the American Swimming Coaches Association Board of Directors.

Bulldog Spirit Shines through for Bolles Athletics

All Things Possible. Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. The Bolles School’s motto and athletic statement continue to both inspire and reflect the athletic experience for our students. The 2024-25 school year included more than just championship titles and the balance of wins and losses, but many life lessons learned, lasting friendships made, good sportsmanship displayed and plenty of Bulldog Spirit!

As for championships, Bolles added three state titles, four state runner-up finishes, 15 district titles, a middle school state title, a middle school state runner-up finish and two middle school conference titles. Bolles has now won 163 varsity state championships along with 105 state runner-up finishes, 558 district titles and 70 middle school conference championships.

The girls’ and boys’ swimming and diving teams continued the program’s incredible streak of state titles as the girls’ team won their 34th consecutive state title and 38th overall and the boys won the program’s 37th consecutive state title, extending their national record, and 46th overall. The Bulldogs won a total of 18 events at the state meet, set one state record and four school records and posted 37 All-American automatic or consideration times.

Bolles Crew earned bronze in the Boys Junior 8+ at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Championship, earning a medal in the event category for the first time at nationals. The program also added another state title as the combined boys’ and girls’ teams topped the standings at the Sculling State Championships, along with runner-up finishes in both the girls’ and boys’ team standings. At the Sweep State Championships, Bolles earned the state runner-up team title for both the boys and overall team. Three boats claimed state titles as well at the two regattas.

State runner-up finishes among Bolles teams included the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams as well as an individual state champion for the boys as both teams continued to earn trophies. The boys’ team earned its sixth runner-up finish, placing in the top two at state for nine straight years and 14 overall. The girls’ team earned its 12th runner-up finish, placing in the top two for 17 straight seasons and 26 overall. At the Middle School Cross Country State Championships, Bolles won the private school girls’ division for the seventh straight year and was second in the boys’ race.

The varsity girls’ basketball team concluded a memorable season as state runner-up – the best finish in program history. The Bulldogs won their first-ever region championship along the way. The varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball teams also received the 2024-25 First Coast Basketball Officials Association Sportsmanship Award. The middle school boys’ and girls’ basketball teams both won IMSC titles as well – the sixth in a row and 10th overall for the boys and third in a row and seventh overall for the girls.

Bolles also won region championships and advanced to the state semifinals in both boys’ tennis and boys’ lacrosse. The boys’ and girls’ track and field teams qualified in 30 events for the state meet, winning two individual state titles and scoring in several events.

District team titles were won in boys’ cross country, football, boys’ and girls’ golf, boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving, volleyball, girls’ basketball, girls’ soccer, boys’ and girls’ crew, boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, boys’ and girls’ tennis, and girls’ track and field. Numerous Bulldogs also garnered individual championships, accolades and honors throughout the year as they represented Bolles well on and off the field, displaying grace and humility and embracing All Things Possible!

Read more sports highlights from throughout the school year.

Bolles Swimmers Shine at 2025 CARIFTA Aquatics Games

Ten Bolles swimmers traveled to Trinidad & Tobago to represent their home nations at the 2025 CARIFTA Aquatics Games –the premier age-group swimming competition in the Caribbean. Participants included Liam Carrington ’26 (Trinidad & Tobago), Leah Chin ’26 (Jamaica), Jessica Denniston ’26 (Jamaica), Antoine Destang ’25 (St. Lucia), Tristan Dorville ’25 (St. Lucia), Lev Fahy ’28 (Cayman Islands), Marleigh Howes ’26 (Bermuda), Riley Miller ’26 (U.S. Virgin Islands), Christanya Shirley ’26 (Jamaica) and Heidi Stoute ’27 (Barbados).

The Bolles swimmers delivered a dominant performance across the board, winning a combined 54 medals (31 gold, 10 silver, 13 bronze) – more gold medals than any individual nation at the meet. For comparison, the team score champions Bahamas earned 27 golds to Bolles’ 31.

One of the most memorable moments came in the final event of the meet when Destang and Dorville helped lead Team St. Lucia to its first-ever relay medal in the 200 free relay, earning bronze and making history for their country.

Equally unforgettable was Carrington’s performance in front of his home-nation crowd in Trinidad & Tobago. Carrington delivered a meet for the ages, winning eight individual gold medals in the 15-17 boys’ age group (50 back, 100 back, 200 back, 200 IM, 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 400 free) and leading his team to four relay golds, totaling 12 event victories. He added a silver in the 400 IM as well. He was the meet’s High Point Winner in his age group and earned the World Aquatics Award for Best Single Event Performance in the 100 free. Along the way, he broke four CARIFTA Games records (50 back/25.97, 100 back/55.32, 100 free/49.86, 200 free/1:49.49) and achieved five World Championship ‘B’ standards (50 back, 100 back, 50 free, 100 free, 200 free), qualifying him for the 2025 World Championships in Singapore. The North Carolina State University commit leaves

the meet having firmly cemented himself as one of the Caribbean’s all-time greats – with so much more ahead.

Fahy also earned High Point Winner in the 13-14 boys’ age group, winning three individual gold medals (50 back, 100 back, 200 back), three silver (200 IM, 100 free, 200 free) and two bronze (50 free, 400 free). He added gold as part of the Cayman Islands’ 400 medley and 800 free relays and silver in the 400 free relay.

Stoute added an impressive medal haul in the 15-17 girls’ age group with five individual gold medals (100 free, 200 free, 400 free, 800 free, 1500 free) and a bronze (50 free). She also earned gold with the Barbados 800 free relay and silver with the 400 and 200 free relays.

Additional medal winners included Chin (girls’ 15-17) with two gold (200 free relay, 400 free relay) and a bronze (800 free relay); Denniston (girls’ 13-14) with two gold (400 free relay, 200 free relay), two silver (50 back, 400 medley relay) and a bronze (800 free relay); Destang (boys’ 15-17) with one silver (100 fly) and two bronze (100 free, 200 free relay); Dorville (boys’ 15-17) with three bronze (50 fly, 50 free, 200 free relay); Miller (girls’ 15-17) with one gold (50 fly) and two bronze (50 back, 100 back) and Shirley (girls’ 15-17) with three gold (50 free, 200 free relay, 400 free relay) and a bronze (800 free relay).

The Bolles swimmers’ pride in representing their home nations was matched by their camaraderie as a team. Their unity, sportsmanship and excellence in the water earned praise from coaches and spectators throughout the competition.

“As their coach, I couldn’t be more proud,” said Bolles Varsity Head Coach and Sharks Assistant Senior Coach Jake Gibbons ’15. “This group didn’t just swim fast – they represented their families, their countries and Bolles with heart and class. It was an unforgettable week.”

Suzanne Carlino Named New Ponte Vedra Beach Campus Head

I am truly excited to join The Bolles School community. Guided by compassion, my leadership style is rooted in empathy, kindness and respect. Education is a shared journey among teachers, parents and children, and I am eager to work together to create an environment where children feel inspired to learn, play and dream every day. I strive to be a leader whom teachers and families trust — one who embodies confidence and compassion while creating a safe space for learning and growing.

After conducting a thorough national search, Suzanne Carlino was announced as the new Head of the Bolles Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus on March 25.

Bolles Associate Head of School Andrew Forrester said Carlino stood out among a competitive field of qualified candidates, with her extensive experience and compassionate leadership style aligning with our All Things Possible approach to education.

“We are confident that Suzanne is the right person to take the helm at the Ponte Vedra Beach Campus and continue its strong tradition of excellence,” Forrester said. “Her energy and empathetic nature are a through line in her impressive career, underscoring her commitment to creating an environment where students thrive, and we are thrilled to bring her to the Bolles community.”

Carlino comes to Bolles with decades of experience in lower school leadership, which she most recently translated into consulting work with Trey Education while based remotely in Asheville, North Carolina. Before consulting, she spent seven years as the Lower

School Director of The Pine School in Hobe Sound, Florida, leading all lower school operations in the K-12 school and creating a collaborative setting for student and faculty growth. Prior to this role, Carlino was the Head of Lower School at The Weiss School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, for 12 years. She also served as the Dean of Curriculum at Weiss for six years before becoming Head.

Her more extended background includes working as a gifted specialist with Instituto Thomas Jefferson in Mexico City, developing a successful children’s cooking program curriculum called ChefStart and teaching in both Florida and New York City. Carlino holds an Educational Specialist degree in Teacher Leadership from Walden University, a Master of Science in Elementary Education from Mercy College, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Iona University and a Certificate in School Leadership and Management from Harvard University.

Carlino and her husband John will move to Jacksonville this summer, and she will officially begin her position on July 1.

SUZANNE CARLINO

Schultz Hall Renovation Clears Path for Expansion of Girls’ Boarding Program

Renovations to Schultz Hall on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus were completed this spring, representing yet another step forward in the School’s continued investment in academic excellence and student experience. The project brought substantial upgrades to classroom spaces, the building’s exterior and the roof— enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.

Over the Holiday Break in April, the Upper School English Department transitioned into their newly renovated classrooms and offices. The Deans’ Office and the Bolles Security and Transportation team also moved into new spaces in Schultz Hall. The transition was met with patience, adaptability and appreciation as the Bolles Operations team worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth and efficient return to the building.

In a Campus Connect interview, Bolles English Department Chair Pamela Clubb shared her excitement about the new classroom spaces, noting that she and her colleagues can now better interact with their students and create more opportunities for peer-to-peer collaboration.

The completed Schultz Hall renovations make way for Phase II of the Llura “Lulie” Liggett Gund ’58 Residence Hall for Girls, which calls for expansion of the existing second floor dorms to the south wing of Bolles Hall.

Go behind the scenes with Pamela Clubb in the renovated Schultz Hall.

These new second floor spaces will double our female boarding capacity, creating an additional 22 living spaces for girls in the Bolles Resident Life Program as well as a large common area –all of which will open at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year.

Bolles Chief Advancement Officer Carol Nimitz reflected on the significance of this development, made possible through the generosity of American businessman, philanthropist and professional sports owner Gordon Gund, and his sons, Grant

and Zack, in honor of his wife Llura “Lulie” Liggett Gund ’58 Bartram, who passed away in 2020.

“This gift is a beautiful reflection of Lulie’s generous spirit and her deep love for Bolles and Bartram,” Nimitz said. “It strengthens our Resident Life program in a profound way – creating a welcoming, supportive home for more girls from around the world to live, learn and grow together.”

The Bolles Department of Innovation officially unveiled the Kappaz Fabrication Lab this winter, complete with state-of-the-art technology including woodworking saws, a robotics arm by UnitedRobotics, metrology equipment, CNC machines and the Modix Everest, a large-build 3D printer that is the first of its kind in the U.S.

Located in the Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation, the Kappaz Fab Lab is already impacting the educational experience, enhancing Robotics and Engineering courses, while also reaching into the Fine & Performing Arts space.

This interdisciplinary approach was demonstrated in a collaborative project between Bolles Fabrication Lab Specialist Nick D’Angelo and Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus drama teacher Daniel

Kappaz Fabrication Lab Opens in Sanchez Fender Center for Innovation

Austin, who worked together to build set pieces for “The SpongebBob Musical: Youth Edition.” D’Angelo used the Modix Everest to 3D-print a Chum Bucket and crafted a wood-cut Krusty Krab sign for the show.

This project exemplifies the lab’s interdisciplinary potential –blending technology, engineering and the arts to bring creative visions to life and offering students hands-on experience in real-world design and fabrication.

“The Fab Lab offers limitless opportunities for our students across all grade levels and all departments,” D’Angelo said. “We’re just scratching the surface on what’s possible. The potential for creativity and innovation is truly endless.”

Macht ’25 Creates 3D-Printed Drone in Kappaz Fabrication Lab

Bolles Resident Life student Sascha Macht ’25 has taken his passion for engineering to new heights – literally. With guidance from Bolles Fab Lab specialist Nick D’Angelo, Macht designed and 3D printed a fully functional first-person view (FPV) drone in the Kappaz Fabrication Lab this spring.

The project began in his Engineering class in the Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation, where Macht first explored design and fabrication by building a small car. Inspired by that success, he decided to take on a more ambitious challenge outside of class: creating a drone from scratch. Working closely with D’Angelo, Macht utilized the School’s advanced 3D printing technology to bring his vision to life.

The result is a high-performance drone with a six-mile range, equipped with FPV capabilities that allow Macht to pilot it using specialized goggles that provide a real-time, immersive view from the drone’s perspective.

“Sascha’s drone project is a perfect example of what’s possible when students take ownership of their learning,” said D’Angelo. “He combined creativity, problem-solving and technical know-how to build something truly impressive.”

Learn more about the Bolles Department of Innovation.

Engineering runs in the family – Macht’s father is also an engineer, and Sascha plans to follow in his footsteps. This fall, he will attend the University of Georgia, where he will continue his academic journey while competing as a student-athlete on the university’s swim team.

Well done, Sascha – we’re #BulldogProud of your innovation and excited to see what you’ll build next!

Nick D’Angelo and Sascha Macht ’25

Bolles students showcased their talents in STEM and the arts during two signature events, now held at the Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation.

More than 100 middle and upper school student researchers presented their projects at the annual Bolles Science Expo December 10. All three floors of the modern building were brimming with budding scientists, including Mayo Clinic SPARK research students and those taking Honors and AP Biology as well as middle schoolers in the Science Club.

Additional science and technology classes and clubs also contributed demonstrations, including 3D CAD design and printing and robotics. Bolles faculty, staff and families engaged with the Bulldogs, who confidently shared their findings and answered questions –demonstrating their growing expertise in various scientific areas.

The Bolles AP Art Fair also found a new home at the Sanchez Fender Center for Innovation on March 20. AP 2D Design, AP Drawing and AP 3D Design students exhibited their art portfolios on multiple levels, displaying their ideas and concepts and inviting visitors to explore their creative processes and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Dozens of students, faculty and staff members who attended the fair learned about the artists’ ideas, experimentations and concepts as they perused the exhibit. The wide range of works included paintings, drawings and sculptures.

A job well done to these talented students!

View pictures and watch a video about the AP Art Fair.

View pictures and watch a video about the Science Expo.

Egg-citing Physics Project Takes Flight at Middle School

For their final Physics unit of the year, all Grade 8 students on the Bolles Middle School Bartram Campus participated in the much-anticipated middle school rite of passage – “Project Eggcelsior.”

Students worked in small groups to explore and apply scientific concepts including forces, Newton’s Laws of Motion, momentum and energy transfers. Their studies took on tangible form when they designed Egg Protective Systems (EPS) to carry “egg-stronauts” up into the air, with help from 2-liter bottle rockets, as well as a Descent Deceleration Systems (DDS) to help their eggs fall back to Earth safely.

Preliminary launches were held in late January on the baseball field, with the Bulldogs launching their final vessels in the spring. Each launch yielded data points to demonstrate an increase in maximum rocket apogee and a decrease in the average descent velocity of their rockets’ egg cargo.

Thank you to Bolles middle school science teachers Jon Ezzell, Mark Hoey and Josh Pearson for bringing Physics lessons from the screen to the stars!

Watch a video of the Grade 8 “Project Eggcelsior” launches.

Bolles Scholars Shine Across Disciplines

From science labs to world language classrooms, Bolles students are making waves in academic competitions –earning top honors, breaking records and receiving prestigious invitations. This academic roundup offers just a glimpse into the remarkable achievements and growing expertise of our students across a wide range of disciplines.

Bolles Student Scientists Excel at Regional, State Levels

A team of 12 Bolles students participated in the Northeast Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NEFRSEF) on Saturday, February 8. This year’s participants – which notably featured two middle school students – included Dhaani Ailawadhi ’28, Lucas Costas ’28, Sahana Desai ’27, Sona Deshmukh ’29, Lynn Ibrahim ’29, Soumya Kondu ’25, Nitin Mali ’27, Sarah Park ’25, Parker Parrish ’28, Anya Shah ’27, Amanda Tun ’25 and Michael Zhang ’26.

In addition to the young scientists taking home many awards, Costas, Ibrahim, Kondu and Park were selected to represent the region at the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida (SSEF) March 25-27 in Lakeland.

Park received a second-place award in the category of Biomedical & Health Sciences and gave a motivational speech at the SSEF opening ceremony as one of the six JASON speakers from the 36 regions in Florida. Ibrahim, the first Bolles middle school student to compete in the state competition, took second in the category of Cellular/Molecular Biology & Biochemistry and received a special award – a Certificate and Nomination Packet to the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators' Challenge (JIC).

Zhang ’26 Named Finalist in Biology Olympiad

Bolles junior Michael Zhang ’26 was named a finalist in the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO), making him one of the top 20 Biology students in the United States. Zhang will attend the 12-day USABO National Finals, held at Harvard University, to work with leading biologists, hear guest speakers and take exams to compete for the USA Biolympiad Awards and vie for a spot on Team USA.

Whitehurst Campus Math Olympiad Team Internationally Recognized

Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS®) added the Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus Grade 5 team to the MOEMS® Honor Roll for scoring within the top 10% of all participating schools in the 2024-25 school year. The Bolles team was also recognized with the Meritorious Achievement Award for scoring in the top 20% of all participating Grade 5 level teams.

FIRST LEGO League Team Wins Second Place at States

The Moof Monsters, a FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) team from the Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus, earned second place at the Florida state robotics tournament, held February 7-8 at SeaWorld in Orlando. With support from coaches Beth Zerkowski and Devan Skapetis, the Moof Monsters achieved an impressive 405 points in the robot game, rising to one of the top teams among a competitive field of 88.

Record-Setting State Tournament for Bolles Speech Team

The Bolles Speech and Debate Team achieved outstanding success at the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative State Tournament on April 5 at New College of Florida in Sarasota. With 25 students qualifying, Bolles earned top honors in both the middle school and varsity divisions. Competing among 405 schools and over 4,000 students statewide, Bolles stood out by winning the most individual championships for the third year in a row. Over these three years, the team has secured 21 individual state titles.

Upper School FTC Teams Dominate Regionals

Bolles upper school FIRST® TECH Challenge teams Static Discharge and Mischievous Mechanics worked together to become overall regional champions at the Northeast Florida League Tournament held on the Bolles Middle School Bartram Campus January 31-February 1.

The teams combined their forces and respective classroom-scale robots to dominate the on-field competition, remaining undefeated in seeding and ultimately earning the coveted Alliance Award along with berths to the state championship.

Both teams competed at the Florida Championship March 1-2 in Winter Haven, Florida, where they faced off against the top 55 teams in the state.

Bolles Earns Second Place in Congrès

Bolles upper and middle school French language students won second place overall in the virtual competition division of Congrès this spring. The students submitted videos of memorized poems, skits and songs in February and learned of their results in May. Bien joué, Bulldogs!

Bolles Spanish Congreso Team Continues State Title Streak

The Bolles Spanish Congreso team competed in several competitions and won the first place team trophy at the Florida State Spanish Conference, held April 17-19. This is the fourth year in a row Bolles Spanish students won first place in Florida, competing in Division I and outscoring all other classifications in Florida (1A-7A).

More than 175 Bulldogs Join Fight Against Food Insecurity

More than 175 members of the Bolles community gathered at Feeding Northeast Florida, our region’s food bank, for a meaningful day of service on April 26.

Families from all Bolles campuses rolled up their sleeves to make a difference, sorting and packing hundreds of pounds of food for our neighbors struggling with food insecurity.

Bolles Associate Head of School Andrew Forrester said it was inspiring to see so many families come together, during one of the busiest times of the year, to support our community and make a tangible impact in the fight against hunger.

“I am especially proud of how respectful and hard-working our students were while volunteering,” Forrester said. “They truly exemplified The Bolles Way with their compassionate spirit.”

View pictures from the Bolles Cares event.

Bolles Artists Make Their Mark in Regional and National Contests

In a dazzling display of creativity and talent, Bolles students have once again proven their artistic excellence on both regional and national stages.

Fifty-six Bolles upper school and middle school visual artists won a combined 98 awards in the 2025 Northeast Florida Scholastic Art Awards. This impressive total includes 24 Gold Keys, 35 Silver Keys and 39 Honorable Mentions.

More than 3,000 entries across 17 visual art categories were judged by local art leaders in this prestigious regional competition, with Gold Key winners moving on to a national competition in New York City.

Among the standout achievements, four Bolles seniors were recognized for their exceptional portfolios:

• Ava Cheng ’25, Silver Key

• Anna Folstein ’25, Silver Key

• Eleanor McArthur ’25, Gold Key

• William Sandner ’25, Silver Key

Middle school students also made a strong showing:

• Nora Humphrey ’29, Honorable Mention

• Cameron MacDonald ’29, Honorable Mention

• Chloe Shields ’30, Silver Key

In the Region-at-Large South program of the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, sophomores Vichy Chen ’27 and Olivia Owens ’27 were honored for their literary talents. Chen earned a Gold Key for her poem, “How to Two-Step Like an Actual Southerner,” and an Honorable Mention for a short story, while Owens brought home two Silver Keys for her poetry submissions.

Additionally, Sandner ’25 and Davis Roberts ’25 were recognized in the 2024 Drexel University Photo Contest, a national juried competition for high school photographers. Sandner’s black-and-white photo “Stairs” and Roberts’ photo “Safe Place” were both featured in their AP 2D Design portfolios.

The Drexel contest is hosted annually by the Photography Program at the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and is open to high school students across the country.

We are so proud of our talented Bulldogs and love seeing your creativity shine!

View a complete list of the 2025 Northeast Florida Scholastic Art Awards winners.

Ava Cheng ’25

Davis Roberts ’25

Will Sandner ’25

Eleanor McArthur ’25

Anna Folstein ’25

Upper School Students Travel Across the Globe During Spring Break

Dozens of Bulldogs packed their bags and journeyed across the globe during Spring Break this year, with upper school students traveling abroad to Morocco, Italy and Spain.

Italy

Eighteen students traveled to Italy with Bolles upper school Latin teachers Ginny Greenland, Mary Caroline Gillam ’17 and Elizabeth Gentry for an immersive experience in Rome and Pompeii. The Bulldogs deepened their knowledge and appreciation for Latin, art, history and food with this experience in the heart of Italy. Among their many adventures, the group explored the ruins of Pompeii, attended gladiator school, toured Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini and visited the Galleria Borghese and Vatican City.

Morocco

Bolles upper school teachers Sara Phillips-Bourass and Danielle Jones chaperoned the School’s first international program to Africa, accompanying students on an unforgettable adventure to Morocco. The group explored Casablanca, Rabat, Fes and Chefchaouen, nestled in the Atlas Mountains, as they learned about Morocco’s history and culture. The Bulldogs made authentic connections with Moroccan families, who hosted them for two days in Rabat, and spent time with students to learn about their everyday life.

Spain

Students participating in our longstanding Spanish Exchange Program with Colegio San Agustin joined Bolles upper school teachers Abby Sander ’09 and Andrew Dickson on a 10-day visit to Spain, where they stayed with host families and visited Madrid, Toledo and Segovia. Some students even attended a Real Madrid basketball game and the Atletico Madrid vs. FC Barcelona fútbol game!

Bolles Hosts International Students from Japan, Spain

The Bolles School continues to promote global awareness by welcoming visiting international students who bring diverse perspectives and foster cross-cultural connections.

In late-February, Bolles welcomed four students from the Keio School in Japan and their chaperone, Masashi Otake, kicking off their stay with a reception on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus. The group later visited the Bolles Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus to share the Japanese language and Kamishibai storytelling with Kindergarten and Grade 2 students, and they stayed with host families and attended classes until March 8.

In April, students from Colegio San Agustín in Madrid visited Bolles as part of the Spanish Exchange Program. They immersed themselves in school life, staying with host families, attending classes and exploring the Shad Robotics Lab alongside their Bolles peers.

A heartfelt thanks to the visiting students, their chaperones and the Bolles community for making these international visits meaningful and memorable!

Watch Bolles and Colegio San Agustín students work together in the Shad Robotics Lab.

Keio School Visit

Colegio San Agustín Exchange

Global Scholar Program Students Host Vibrant Culture Fair

Bolles upper school students Matthew Chanan-Khan ’27, Sohan Patel ’27 and Grace Ross ’27 hosted the Bolles Culture Fair April 22 on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus as part of their studies in the Global Scholar Program and leadership roles with the statewide Local Global Initiative (LGI).

The Culture Fair invited attendees to grab a passport from the Global Scholar Program booth and take a trip around the world to learn about 26 countries and cultures represented at tables outside of the Bent Student Center. Students, faculty and staff volunteered to share more about their respective cultures and personal perspectives, with some showcasing vibrant clothing and delicious samples of authentic food and others giving more information about their country’s customs and languages.

The following countries/cultures were represented: Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, England, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, India, Iran, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, The Netherlands/Holland,

Nicaragua, Palestine, The Philippines, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United States and Vietnam.

The Bolles Read It Forward Club, sponsored by Bolles upper school English teacher Anna Jacobson, also hosted a booth highlighting personal cultures through literature, featuring books from various cultures and soliciting book recommendations for Swisher Library.

Hats off to Chanan-Khan, Patel and Ross for organizing such a meaningful event for our School community!

View pictures from the Culture Fair.

Ottenstroer FellowsShare Insight Gleaned from Global Opportunities

Bolles faculty members who were awarded Duane Ottenstroer Excellence in Teaching Fellowships in 2024 presented their work to members of the Ottenstroer family and Bolles administration during a celebratory luncheon held April 14 in the Class of ’46 Alumni Conference Room.

Their presentations demonstrated how meaningful and wide-ranging these experiences are to Bolles faculty, who travel across the globe every year to hone their skills and enrich their classroom experience.

The Ottenstroer Fellowships identify and reward excellence in teaching at Bolles by providing opportunities for professional growth among faculty. Funded by a grant from Duane and Sue Ottenstroer, the fellowships are awarded annually to members of the Bolles faculty who have had a significant impact on the learning process and have a plan for future improvement. Interested candidates prepare an application describing a project to be funded by the fellowship, usually for summer study or research. Ottenstroer Fellowships are available to teachers at every grade level, and the recipients are chosen each spring by an administrative selection committee.

Teachers from all four Bolles campuses reported on their grant work, which reflected a broad range of focuses, as outlined in their original proposals:

Deborah Carney

Middle School Bartram Campus English Teacher and Lead Teacher

From Stratford-Upon-Avon to Verona: Following Shakespeare on the Road to “Romeo and Juliet”

Christina Karvounis

Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus Librarian

Japan: Storytelling, Culture and Connection *approved for 2023 but couldn’t go until 2024

Elizabeth Miron

Lower School Whitehurst Campus Art Teacher

Journey Through Art: Exploring Spanish Roots

Sara Phillips-Bourass

Upper School San Jose Campus French & Arabic Teacher

Senegal as a Window on West African Culture and La Francophonie

Andi Oldham and Carolyn Houston

Lower School Science Teachers

Scientific Exploration: Exploring Iceland’s Natural Phenomena

Maggie Vance

Bolles Instrumental Music Director

Jazzing Up Education: A Cultural Exploration at the Montreux Jazz Festival

Learn more about the faculty members’ Ottenstroer Fellowship grant work.

Bolles 2024 Ottenstroer Fellows with Ottenstroer Family and Bolles President and Head of School Tyler Hodges

2025 Ottenstroer Fellows Announced

During Post-Planning

Bolles leadership announced the faculty members who were awarded the 2025 Duane Ottenstroer Excellence in Teaching Fellowships during post-planning on May 29 in McGehee Auditorium on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus.

The following Bolles teachers will travel across the globe to complete their fellowships this summer:

Brad Bullington ’02

Upper School San Jose Campus Science Teacher

Exploring the Chemistry of the Universe: An Astrophotography Journey in Wyoming

Gabrielle Fudge

Middle School Bartram Campus English Teacher & Robotics Coach

Learning Across Time: Integrating Literature, History and Technology in Middle School Education

Anna Jacobson

Upper School San Jose Campus English Teacher

Pilgrimage and Palimpset: Riding and Writing Towards Authentic Student Voice (India)

Stephanie McNesby

Upper School San Jose Campus Social Studies Teacher

Past Pinnacles: Grecian Glory, Roman Grandeur & Renaissance Revival

Devan Skepatis

Upper School San Jose Campus Science Teacher

Exploring Science, History and Nature Across Europe

Bolles Lower Schools Make Dreams Come True

This year, fifth graders on the Bolles Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach and Whitehurst Campuses united in a heartwarming mission to support Dreams Come True, raising funds to send two children – Julen and Luke – on magical Disney vacations with their families.

On the Ponte Vedra Beach Campus, students hosted their first Young Entrepreneur Day on February 19, selling handmade items like bookmarks, soaps and 3D-printed fidgets. Proceeds supported 5-year-old Julen’s week-long trip in Orlando and stay at the Give Kids

The World Village. Julen visited the event, joyfully “shopping” at booths, and returned March 3 for a special Dreamer party hosted by Grade 5 Student Council members.

On the Whitehurst Campus, fifth graders hosted the annual Dreams Come True Bazaar on May 2, offering creative products and games. Days later, they threw a Disney-themed party for 15-year-old Luke, complete with cupcakes, Mickey ears and a dance party to his favorite song, “Gangnam Style.” There, they revealed the exciting news of his upcoming trip!

As the first school to join Dreams Come True’s Kids Helping Kids program, Bolles continues to lead with heart – proving that when Bulldogs come together, dreams really do come true.

Ponte Vedra Beach Campus

Whitehurst Campus

From the Office of Advancement

If there’s one thing we we’ve always done well at The Bolles School, it’s advancing new standards of excellence while honoring our spirit of tradition and the generations of people who made it possible. It is in our DNA, it’s at the heart of The Bolles Way! We are so fortunate the School’s forward-thinking approach to education has always been driven by alumni, families and students who are committed to supporting the School with a legacy mindset – a strength that continues to shape Bolles’ future today.

During the past few years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside these wonderful families as we explore their philanthropic visions and learn what motivates them – what brings them joy and where their generosity can make the biggest impact in our School community. It is that very mindset that allows us to fulfill our mission of pursuing excellence through courage, integrity and compassion.

There have been several recent and inspiring examples of this sustaining philanthropy at Bolles, and I am honored to share a few of them with you today:

• Three generations of the Shad family – Harold “Mike” Shad III ’64, Jennie Shad ’65 Bartram, Harold “Bill” Shad IV ’91, Piper Moyer-Shad ’91, Jack Shad ’93, Lori Shad ’92, Michael Shad ’26, Jane Shad ’29 and Harper Shad ’31 – convened to celebrate the family’s $1 million gift for the Shad Robotics Lab in the Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation.

• The Class of 2025 is the third consecutive Bolles graduating class to establish an endowment in their name. The Class of 2026 and 2027 have begun fundraising efforts for their endowments. The classes of 2034, 2036 and 2038 also have received gifts toward their endowments.

• Bolles Giving Day is being planned for the 2025-26 school year to inspire new ways to dedicate time, talent and treasure to the School.

The Bolles Advancement Office is dedicated to building up the School’s endowment, so it is exciting and affirming to see such great strides being made in this important area of giving. Through class endowments, planned giving and estate gifts, our donors are preserving the School’s foundation and helping to ensure future Bolles students benefit from the same transforming experience past Bulldogs have enjoyed. This is impact! And even more meaningful, students are learning how to make this kind of difference before they even graduate from Bolles – many have known it since their Pre-K experience. Their philanthropy should inspire all of us. Endowed gifts sustain Bolles’ legacy of excellence for generations to come. These donors remind us what it means to believe in something lasting and to give in a way that honors the past while developing durable scaffolding for the future.

On behalf of the entire Bolles Advancement team, I want to share our deepest gratitude for the generosity our Bolles community continues to demonstrate, generation to generation to generation. Bulldogs past, present and future are part of Bolles’ All Things Possible story – and for that I am endlessly grateful.

Carol Nimitz, CFRE Chief Advancement Officer

A Grand Slam for Bolles: New Baseball Stadium Takes Shape

The Jerry and Bruce Chappell Fieldhouse on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus is coming into focus as construction made significant strides this spring.

The new fieldhouse will feature a player locker room, coaches’ offices and a lobby that showcases the rich history of the baseball program. Outdoor landscaping that bears a resemblance to the avid gardening style of Jerry Chappell is also being incorporated into the design.

Bolles Baseball is also looking forward to the construction of a new stadium, which will be designed to mirror our campus’ architectural significance, with two towers, an outdoor terrace for viewing games, a press box and new dugouts among other features.

And on deck? Phase II of the Aquatic Complex for Bolles Swimming, which includes a new dry land space, the Gregg Troy Welcome Center, coaches’ office and a hospitality suite.

Thank you to everyone stepping up to the plate to make these capital projects possible – and Go, Bulldogs!

Phase II of Aquatic Complex Rendering

Construction Site for the New Baseball Stadium

Rendering of The Jerry and Bruce Chappell Fieldhouse

Baseball Stadium Rendering

Bolles Dedicates Shad Robotics Lab in Honor of Family’s Generous $1 Million Gift

The Bolles School welcomed the Shad family to the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus April 25 for a ceremony celebrating their generous $1 million gift for the newly dedicated Shad Robotics Lab in the Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation.

Bolles President and Head of School Tyler Hodges said the state-of-the-art lab, which opened last fall, is designed with collaboration and creativity at the forefront, providing educators and students an unmatched setting for specialized, hands-on and project-based learning in robotics and engineering.

“The Shad Robotics Lab has already made an undeniable impact on the Bolles Robotics program – with teams breaking world records and competing on an international stage. It’s also enhancing lessons for students taking Robotics and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Engineering courses at the upper school,” Hodges said. “We are beyond grateful for the Shad family’s support throughout the years and look forward to seeing how the Shad Robotics Lab will continue to shape the trajectories of current and future students.”

Bolles Associate Head of School Andrew Forrester kicked off the intimate event honoring the Shad family by acknowledging the three generations that have walked the halls of Bolles and the Bartram School for Girls, including Harold “Mike” Shad III ’64, Jennie Shad ’65 Bartram, Harold “Bill” Shad IV ’91, Piper Moyer-Shad ’91, Jack Shad ’93, Lori Shad ’92 and Scott Shad ’01. Three of the Shad

grandchildren, who are current students at Bolles – Michael Shad ’26, Jane Shad ’29 and Harper Shad ’31 – beamed with pride throughout the program and stopped to take pictures with the new signage now installed outside of the lab.

Bolles upper school robotics teacher and instructional designer Gloria Wood shared her perspective with attendees, reflecting on the growth of the School’s offerings during her 29 years teaching technologycentered subjects at Bolles. She said the Shad Robotics Lab has been truly transformational for her teaching this school year, giving her more tools and opportunities to engage with students.

Moyer-Shad also delivered remarks as a member of the Shad family and Bolles alumna, parent and faculty member, recognizing her father-in-law and mother-in-law’s passion for giving back to the community and highlighting the valuable experience her nephew Michael and niece Jane have specifically gained through the Bolles Robotics program.

“In light of [our family’s deep connection to Bolles] and Mike and Jennie’s generous nature, it is no surprise to me that they have decided to donate these funds to the School,” Moyer-Shad said. “I cannot express my gratitude enough. This gift helps to ensure that current and future students continue to thrive and learn here.”

Thank you to the entire Shad family for making All Things Possible for our students!

Turner Family Playground Opens on Ponte Vedra Beach Campus

The buzz of anticipation filled the air on January 10 as the Bolles Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus community gathered to celebrate the opening of the Turner Family Playground!

The playground features new slides, swings, a tricycle track and more –all now shaded under a large blue canopy to protect students from the sun. The space also includes a mini turf football field, complete with the School’s athletic logo in the middle and custom endzones.

The Bulldogs congregated in George Hall to hear more about the project from Bolles Head of Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus Stacey Hendershot and Bolles President and Head of School Tyler Hodges before heading over to the new playground, located on the east side of campus. Varsity cheerleaders also joined the fun, dancing with the lower school students and getting them pumped up for the opening.

The students surrounded the playground’s perimeter and watched excitedly as Champ cut the ceremonial ribbon alongside Hendershot and Hodges. Then, they capped off the event by taking an all-campus group picture and blowing bubbles before handing it over to the Pre-K and Kindergartners, who got first dibs on breaking in the new equipment.

Thank you to the Turner family, designers and operations crew members who made this incredible playground project possible!

View pictures from the event in our online photo gallery.

Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus Unveils New Playground

Students on the Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus celebrated the opening of their new playground during Flag on March 24 – made possible through the generosity of the Bouziane and Walker families.

The playground now features Bouziane Field, a large turf field for the Bulldogs to play football, soccer and more during recess, as well as beautifully paved areas, including new four-square courts.

Head of Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus Dr. Christy Lusk led a ribbon-cutting ceremony, recognizing both families and showing gratitude for the SYNLawn and Bolles operations teams for working diligently to complete the project. She also thanked the Bolles Office of Advancement for helping bring this vision to life alongside the Bouzianes and Walkers.

“This project began with a vision to transform the playground into a multi-use space for various field games,” Lusk said. “And boy has it exceeded every expectation!”

The students were overjoyed with the renovation, waving their orange-and-blue pom poms with smiles stretching from ear to ear. Some took the opportunity to break in the turf field by rolling around while giggling with their classmates. Others were spotted excitedly discussing their plans for four-square games with their friends. One thing is certain: this playground will be the backdrop of countless memories for both current and future Bulldogs.

Thank you to the Bouziane and Walker families for their continued support!

“SAFER Choices” Engages Teens in Healthy Relationship Discussions

The Bolles School brought the powerful educational program titled “SAFER Choices” to Grades 7-8 and 11-12 on February 25, hosted by critically acclaimed author and speaker Mike Domitrz.

Supported by The Steven Todd Gold ’95 Family Mental Health and Wellness Lecture Series Endowment at The Bolles School, Domitrz’s program invited students to examine dating and intimacy through engaging, age-appropriate conversations in a safe and supportive environment for all. The discussion ranged from healthy relationships, respecting boundaries and online behavior to consent, bystander intervention and sexual assault prevention.

Bolles counselors were also in attendance at the back of McGehee Auditorium and Parker Auditorium during the presentations to serve as resources for students as needed.

Domitrz is an author of three books, a Hall of Fame speaker and founder of The Center for Respect. He works closely with students, parents and educators across the country to produce national initiatives resulting in revolutionary change in America’s approach to dating, respect and intimacy. Domitrz has been quoted in major publications such as Forbes and The Wall Street Journal and was featured as an expert on Dateline NBC’s “My Kid Would Never Do That” series.

Thank you to Bolles Trustee Steven Gold ’95 and his family for ensuring students have access to impactful programs like “SAFER Choices” and to upper school counselors Katie Cussen and Lauren Genduso and middle school counselor Brynne Plant for arranging Domitrz’s visit.

Mike Domitrz and Steve Gold ’95

From the Bolles Parent Association

As I am finishing this article, it is just one week away from the Commencement ceremonies for our Bolles Class of 2025! I cannot believe another year has flown by! The amazing Bolles Parent Association has been busy all year sharing their time, energy and love to enhance the educational experience of each student at Bolles.

The various committees are active all year long. Since my last update, the Grandparents’ Day Committee, led by Executive Chair Sarah Skinner along with campus chairs Jenny MacDonald and Katie Smith (Bartram), Jordan Hayward (PVB), Marisol Grajales (SJ) and Catherine Garber (WH) planned, executed and hosted four events in two days for our four campuses. Hundreds of grandparents visited their grandchildren and enjoyed programs, pictures, refreshments, smiles and laughter at these wonderful events.

Each campus also hosted a variety of activities for the students. Campus Chair Melanie Busby along with the volunteers on the Bartram Campus, planned and hosted grade level socials as well as the annual Middle School Madness with pep rally and the traditional Grade 8 vs. faculty dodgeball game. On the lower school campuses, Lower School Campus Chairs Suzanna Filip Devens (PVB) and Amy Iracki (WH) worked with many parent volunteers to hold their annual fall festivals, spring flings, book fairs, book exchanges and more. Lastly, San Jose Campus Chair Christina Wachs and her incredible team of volunteers rocked the annual Bollapalooza festival and, with the assistance of senior parent volunteers, hosted the Annual Lifer Reception and western-themed Senior Dinner.

The Family Social Committee Campus Chairs Sallie Ball (Bartram), Laura Kappaz (PVB), Melanie McGrath (SJ) and Sarah Foster (WH) worked with volunteers on their campuses to hold family fun activities on each campus such as bingo and trivia.

A fun fact you might not know… The Parent Association has given out a scholarship to a well-deserving senior, who demonstrates the idea of the PA in regards to community service and giving back. It started with one $1,000 award and grew to two $2,000 awards. Several years ago, the PA created an endowment for the School for the purpose of providing these scholarships. This year is the 10th year of giving the scholarships, and due to the endowment, these scholarships will continue in perpetuity.

There is much more I could say about our PA, but alas, space is limited. Our PA activities are many, the volunteers are plentiful and the laughter and smiles created are treasured. If you are a parent at Bolles and have not gotten involved with the PA, I highly encourage you to do so! Our incoming Executive Campus Chairs have already been working on the committees and event dates for the new school year, and there will be many opportunities for our parents to get involved, use their talents, meet other parents and share in the fun events planned for our students, families and faculty. There is something for everyone!

When speaking of the wonderful things the PA does, I must also acknowledge Sandy Catanese, Director of the Bolles Annual Fund and Parent Programs, and Becca Rogers, Bolles Events Manager. Their service on behalf of Bolles for the Parent Association is a testament to the connection between the School and the PA. The PA is grateful for their service.

It has been my pleasure to serve as the PA Executive Chair for the last two years. It has been my sincere honor to work with such amazing Parent Association volunteers in support of our wonderful School. As I step down from my position and hand things over to the incoming PA Executive Chair Darsi Edwards, I still have a couple years at Bolles and will continue to be involved. I hope to see you around in the coming school year! Wishing you a summer of love, laughter and new memories made!

With sincere gratitude,

Lisa A. Hawthorne

Bolles PA Executive Chair 2024-25

Marissa Sawyer ’24 and Gavin Sawyer ’27

From the Office of Alumni

As we celebrate the end of another school year and welcome a new class of Bolles graduates, the Bolles Alumni Office is grateful for the alumni community’s continued support of the Bolles Alumni Association. Alumni support of The Bolles Annual Fund helps Bolles say “yes” to new opportunities and unexpected needs of our students and faculty. We also would like to give special congratulations and thanks to the Class of 2025 for graduating with a fully funded class endowment – a tradition of sustainability started by the Class of 2023 and continued by the Class of 2024. We hope our newest alumni always remember their endowment will continue to grow in perpetuity and support future Bulldogs long after they leave. This is such a meaningful legacy!

All Bolles graduates become part of an active alumni community, and this season was a beautiful example of its spirit and dedication to excellence. In December, the Alumni Association hosted the third annual Doggone Cookout to celebrate college-aged alumni returning to Jacksonville during their Winter Break. Members of the Alumni Office joined Alumni Board members Justin Hart ’00 and Roland Johnson ’16 on the Upper School San Jose Campus to host the younger alums for lunch and an opportunity to catch up with classmates, faculty and friends.

Bolles on the Road events continued during the second semester and provided terrific opportunities for alums, families and friends across the country to reconnect and learn more about the exciting programs taking place on all four Bolles campuses. To kick off the new year, the Bolles team traveled to Miami, where alum Peter Sack ’07, managing partner of Chicago Atlantic, hosted an impressive group of Bulldogs in South Florida. Guests reconnected with one another and heard updates from President and Head of School Tyler Hodges and Athletic Director Rock Pillsbury. The Bolles on the Road program also returned to Charlotte, Nashville and Birmingham in the spring, and a special alumni gathering made its Atlanta debut in April. In addition to attending an event at Mike ’95 and Samantha Minutelli’s

Atlanta home, several alums gathered earlier in the day to enjoy a friendly round of golf at the Piedmont Driving Club. Bolles on the Road kicked off summer in the mountains with a June 19 gathering at the home of Sutton ’68 and Debbie McGehee in Highlands, North Carolina. As the Alumni Association continues to grow, we look forward to expanding the Bolles on the Road network next year and hope you can join us, too.

Preparations already have begun for the 2025-26 school year. Please mark your calendars for Homecoming/Reunion Weekend on October 10-11, 2025. We look forward to celebrating our alumni community – the weekend promises to be an exciting and fun-filled one. Also, remember to check out the Alumni+ Network. There’s so much to see in this space! In addition to pictures from all the Bolles on the Road events, you can see the latest interviews of Bolles coaches and faculty members and learn important news including: why faculty member and girls’ weightlifting and cheer coach Tyler Jump was selected as the Ellis Lanquist Award winner during his second year at The Bolles School; what Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus Assistant Head Piper Moyer-Shad ’91 has to say about the School’s Anatomage virtual dissection table; and how you can be enriched by important perspectives from other Bolles voices around the world.

Thank you to our Bolles alums who continue to give back to our community. We appreciate your continued support of YOUR Alumni Association. Please reach out, visit us on campus or join us on the road to learn more about how you can make an impact on the future of Bolles.

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 2024-25

Justin Hart ’00, Chair

Karen Gray ’84 Bartram, Co-Chair

John Dominey ’08

David Dunn ’03

Adam Edgecombe ’98

Max Glober ’08

Jerry Hurst ’76

Roland Johnson ’16

Steve Kurosko ’97

John Langley ’03

Tim Miller ’05

Shreena Patel ’98

Carson Vandergriff Richardson ’02

Lauren Bacalis Scheible ’01

Sid Simmons ’08

Travis Von Tobel ’95

Hunter Walker ’14

Board of Visitors 2024-25

Kate Newton Jones ’05, Chair Charlotte, NC

Chris Stubbs ’67, Vice Chair Sanford, FL

Amy Akel ’05 Denver, CO

John Bacon ’04 Charlotte, NC

James Barker ’86 New York, NY

Christian Bermudez ’15 New York, NY

Kindt Brady ’14 Nashville, TN

Wendy Leitman Coleman ’80 Los Angeles, CA

Talmadge Coley ’96 Jacksonville, FL

Carole Coplan ’84 Sausalito, CA

Katie Prusiecki Davis ’12 Atlanta, GA

Summer Decker ’95 Los Angeles, CA

Glen Elliott ’01 San Antonio, TX

Adrienne Hume ’11 Boston, MA

Alex King ’07

Boca Raton, FL

Michael Mikulic ’08 Miami, FL

Mike Minutelli ’95 Atlanta, GA

Jamil Murray ’11 Dallas, TX

Ryan Ong ’99 Washington, D.C.

Scott Rinehart ’79 South Bend, IN

Greg Rogowski ’13

New York, NY

Bill Thompson ’98

Washington D.C.

Catalina Vergara ’92

Los Angeles, CA

Cameron Perry Walker ’18

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Bolles on the Road: Bulldogs Strengthen Connections Nationwide

A big thank you to all the incredible Bolles alumni, families and friends who joined President and Head of School Tyler Hodges, Bolles leadership and the Advancement team during our recent stops in:

• Atlanta

• Birmingham

• Charlotte

• Miami

• Nashville

• Highlands / Cashiers

We’re grateful for the warm welcomes and meaningful conversations – and we can’t wait to see even more of you at upcoming Bolles on the Road events later this year!

Charlotte

Atlanta

Bolles Alums Hit the Links in Atlanta

Nashville

Miami

Birmingham

More than a dozen Bulldogs gathered for a friendly round of golf at Piedmont Driving Club on April 9 ahead of the Bolles on the Road event in Atlanta!

Pictured from Left to Right: Tee Stribling, Craig Lucie ’00, Chris Eyrick ’95, Henry Edwards ’14, Hunter Walker ’14, John Surface ’90, Dana Fender, Brad Johnson ’84, Syd Gervin IV ’96, Butler Ball ’92, Mike Minutelli ’95, Scotty Verlander ’94, Bolles President and Head of School Tyler Hodges, Chet Skinner ’98, Leed Silverfield ’95, Malcolm Jones ’96, Palmer Knight ’89 and Bolles Director of Athletics Rock Pillsbury

Doggone Cookout Invites Young Alums Back

to Alma Mater

The Bolles Office of Advancement joined Alumni Board members Justin Hart ’00 and Roland Johnson ’16 to host the third annual Doggone Cookout December 20 on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus.

The younger alums enjoyed lunch as they caught up with classmates, faculty and friends, lounged by the firepit, toured the Sanchez Fender Center for Innovation and squared off in several intense games of cornhole.

Members of the Alumni Association can check out the rest of the pictures from the event and much more online content by logging into the Alumni+ portal. Thanks for stopping by during break, Bulldogs!

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Mrs. Lane played starring roles at Bolles and Bartram, and many of them continue to influence our lives today.

REMEMBERING

Helen

Murchison Lane ’42 Bartram

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Helen Murchison Lane ’42 Bartram on May 18 at the age of 100. Long is the list of illustrious women who attended the Bartram School and Bolles over the decades, but only a special few were among its first entries. Helen Murchison Lane ’42 Bartram held such a title, having arrived at Bartram School in 1936 — less than two years after it was founded as Glynlea School in a South Jacksonville home. Always charismatic and eager to assist, she helped paddle canoes across the creek when the School moved to its present-day location on Little Pottsburg Creek and became Bartram School for Girls.

Mrs. Lane graduated from this campus in 1942 and spent the next 80-plus years supporting the community and living out her alma mater’s rich legacy of honor, compassion and service. She leaves many friends, fans and family, including children Palmer Lane Dorn ’69, Anna T. Lane ’72, Charles Murchison Lane ’74 and Edward Wood Lane III ’67 and a loving assembly of grandchildren and great-grandchildren — many of whom attended Bolles. Our heart goes out to the Lane family and all who were touched by her generous spirit over the years.

Mrs. Lane played starring roles at Bolles and Bartram, and many of them continue to influence our lives today. While one of her first roles at Bartram was the Duke of Aragon in “The Merchant of Venice,” Mrs. Lane played key parts as a Bolles Trustee, Trustee Emeriti, benefactor, Class Representative, volunteer and friend to all during

the past eight decades. She established the Edward W. Lane Jr. Endowed Memorial Fund to honor her late husband and provide financial support to a Bolles Middle School Bartram Campus student who has a high academic achievement. The Lanes also made possible the Lane Tennis Courts and the Murchison-Lane Gallery on her alma mater campus — always the focus of her generosity and enthusiasm. What a beautiful testament to her dedication that these programs continue to carry forward Mrs. Lane’s legacy of excellence.

We will miss Mrs. Lane’s capacity for goodness and her example of philanthropy. In addition to Bartram and Bolles, Mrs. Lane and her husband, Ed, gave generously to many local organizations over the years including Episcopal Children’s Services, Hubbard House, Salvation Army, I.M. Sulzbacher Center, United Way, St. Johns Parish, The Cathedral Foundation’s program for the elderly, Daniel Memorial, the United Negro College Fund and Community Connections among others, according to a story by the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. She joined four other notable Jacksonville women decades ago to create the Women’s Giving Alliance in Jacksonville.

As a School community, we are grateful for the influence and legacy of Helen Murchison Lane. Please join us in reflecting on the ways she made a difference, seeking ways to mirror them and showing gratitude for her life and the ways it shaped our School’s future. Our deepest condolences to the Lane family and all who knew her.

Bartram Alumnae Notes

1942

Bolles Trustee Emerita Helen Murchison Lane passed away May 18 at the age of 100. Learn more about her lasting legacy on page 48.

1951

Class Representative: Frances Watts McCurry fmccurry@comcast.net

1955

Class Representative: Beverly Brett Warren bbrettw@hotmail.com

Trustee Emerita: Ann Curry Hicks

1956

Class Representative: Louise Adams Ropp weezier@comcast.net

1959

Lily Elizabeth Barton ’25, granddaughter of Agnes Ellis Danciger and Quinn R. Barton Jr. ’46 and daughter of Quinn Ralph Barton III ’84, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

The Bartram Class of 1942

’60s

1961

Class Representative: Meriel Traylor Rucker

1964

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

Henry Lawson Hobby ’25, grandson of Caroline McComb Scheppe, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Andrew W. Sharkey ’25, grandson of Katherine Wilson Klement and son of Katherine Klement Sharkey ’94, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

1966

Class Representative: Marcia Caribaltes Hughes Marciahughes0017@gmail.com

1968

Class Representative: Judy Goins Quick jgquick@bellsouth.net

1969

Class Representative: Virginia Conley Pappas virginiacpappas@gmail.com

’70s

1970

Class Representative: Elizabeth Lovett Colledge ecolledge@gmail.com

Shelley Boney Forte ’70 Bartram, Elizabeth Ann Stoneburner Coddou ’70 Bartram, Molly Williams ’70 Bartram, Diane Knauer

Ludwig ’70 Bartram, Flo Hope Mason ’70 Bartram, Cathy Schultz McFarland ’70 Bartram and Elizabeth Lovett Colledge ’70 Bartram

Molly Williams ’70 Bartram, Gardner McFall ’70 Bartram, Shelley Boney Forte ’70 Bartram, Claudia

Cassidy Naughton ’70 Bartram, Elizabeth Ann Stoneburner Coddou ’70 Bartram and Elizabeth Lovett Colledge ’70 Bartram

The Class of 1970 had a mini-reunion at Elizabeth Lovett Colledge’s house on Sunday, January 5, and another get together on May 16. Lots of fun and great stories!

1971

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

1972

Sheryl Michel Creighton wrote in to inform us that she retired from teaching in 2010 and that her husband, Bob Creighton, passed away in 2011.

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: Jennifer Williams Wiegand

’80s

1980

Class Representative: Hilda Pendleton Fenton mafenton@hotmail.com

1981

Class Representative: Susan Williams Brodeur brodboys@bellsouth.net

1983

Class Representative: Rebecca Faircloth McNeil marvmcneil@bellsouth.net

1984

Alumni Board: Karen Ferguson Gray, Vice-Chair

Karen Ferguson Gray ’84 Bartram

Karen Ferguson Gray will serve as the 2025-26 Bolles Alumni Board Chair! She assumed the leadership role on Friday, May 23.

and

retired at the end of the 2024-25 school year after serving 31 years as a teacher on the Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus. Her many teaching roles included technology, science, library, makerspace, learning support and Grade 3. From Head of Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus Dr. Christy Lusk: “Michelle’s dedication to her students and parents has shined in every one of these roles. Her kind, nurturing teaching style is what she is known for as she develops intentional relationships with her students and meaningful partnerships with her students’ parents. Ms. Mas is looking forward to spending time with her family and traveling!”

1986

Class Representative: Patricia “Tricia” Helwig Todd ptodd@drivermcafee.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

1991

Class Representative: Jennifer Purino Hensley jphensley@mac.com

Michelle Mas ’84 Bartram

Longtime Bolles faculty member, Bolles parent

proud Bartram alumna Michelle Mas

Bolles Alumni Notes

’40s

1945

Alexander J. Mark ’25, great-grandson of Robert A. Mills Jr. and son of Meredith Doyle Mark ’94, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Charles Murray McQuaid passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 97.

1946

Class Representative: Fitzhugh “Hugh” Powell hpowell@cwpowellins.com

Trustee Emeritus: Quinn R. Barton Jr.

Lily Elizabeth Barton ’25, granddaughter of Quinn R. Barton Jr. and Agnes Ellis Danciger ’59 Bartram and daughter of Quinn Ralph Barton III ’84, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025. See picture on page 49.

1947

Grayson Hunter Hixon ’25, granddaughter of John H. Hixon and daughter of Stephen Hall Hixon ’93, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Avery Chenoweth ’46

Avery Chenoweth was spotted proudly sporting his Bolles Alumni swag!

’50s 1952

Class Representative: John Dykers johndykersmd@dykers.com

1783 Alston Bridge Rd. | Siler City, NC 27344

1953

Class Representative: James “Jim” M. Barker IV jmbchb@aol.com

Dr. Charles Kline, or “Chuck,” as he was fondly called, passed peacefully at the age of 89 to his Heavenly home on March 26, 2025, after a brave struggle to remain with his beloved wife, Elizabeth “Betsy” Kline, née May.

Charles “Worth” Turner passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, leaving a legacy of love, adventure and dedication to family.

1954

Class Representative: Hayes “Butch” L. Basford Jr. mccgirts@bellsouth.net

1956

K.S. “Buzzy” Klausner passed away on February 24, 2024, following a 10-year battle with cancer.

1957

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

Theodore Cameron Sharp ’25, grandson of Haywood M. Ball and son of Michael Cameron Sharp ’91 and Sarah Anne Sheffield Ball Sharp ’92, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

1959

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

’60s

1960

George David Auchter III passed peacefully on April 12, 2025, at the age of 82.

1961

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

Barry Covington and his wife, Cynthia, along with Dick Hyer ’62 and his wife, Marsha, celebrated a Jacksonville visit by attending the Randy Travis concert in Orange Park in January. The Covingtons live in St. Johns, Florida, and the Hyers live in the North Georgia mountains. It was a great weekend!

Mike Rothschild writes, “I am semi-retired but continue to own and manage Landslide Records, its products and copyrights. Landslide has been nominated twice by the Blues Music Awards for Best Album.”

1962

Class Representative: Richard “Dick” Hyer Richardhyer44@gmail.com

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

Bill Arehart and his wife, Pennye, have relocated from Jacksonville, Florida, to Barrington Hall in Macon, Georgia. Pennye and Bill enjoyed a fall trip to Blue Ridge in the Georgia mountains.

Dick Hyer and his wife, Marsha, along with Barry Covington ’61 and his wife, Cynthia, celebrated a Jacksonville visit by attending the Randy Travis concert in Orange Park in January. The Covingtons live in St. Johns, Florida, and the Hyers live in the North Georgia mountains. It was a great weekend!

Steffen Schmidt received a doctorate in political science from Columbia University in New York City and has taught at the University of Iowa for almost 50 years. He spends his time between New Hampshire and Florida.

Bill Skinner and wife, Pom, have been married for 58 years. After moving all over the country, they settled in Atlanta in 1988. Pom and Bill have two children and seven grandchildren, ages 13-23. Their daughter lives in Jacksonville, as well as much of the Skinner family, so they are in Jacksonville often. Following graduation from Bolles, Bill attended Davidson College, served in the U.S. Navy as an aviator for two tours in Vietnam. Following the war, he attended MBA school and then spent 20 years in the dairy business. He then worked in corporate finance and as a homebuilder until the 2008 crash. Bill reports that working in finance treated him better and the hours were much better than the dairy business. He worked in a family office in Atlanta and then retired in 2014. Bill and Pom have been very involved with various local churches for decades. They also enjoy traveling – but upgraded from tent camping to an RV after retirement – and have been all over the country in a fifth wheel. Health continues to be reasonable, considering the age.

Faith, Fellowship and a Full House: The Skinners’ FCA Legacy

Every week, the Skinner household transforms into a vibrant gathering place as 50-60 Bolles upper school students come together for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meeting. What began in 1996 from a request by Jenifer and Chip ’70 Skinner’s son, Chet ’98, to host FCA in their home, has grown into a cherished tradition for generations of Bulldogs.

Led entirely by students, the weekly huddle offers a space for young athletes to lead, share and grow in their faith. Each meeting begins with a delicious breakfast followed by meaningful conversations with the morning’s guest speaker, who is usually directly connected to the Bolles community. Alumni often write back to the Skinners, reflecting on the lasting impact of those formative mornings.

Bolles Strategic Initiatives and Senior Major Gifts Officer Rahul Sharma ’03, who regularly attends the FCA meetings, said the Skinners’ home has become a launching pad for leadership, service and lifelong friendships rooted in shared values.

“The Skinners will be the first to tell you that faith is the foundation of any success they’ve enjoyed,” Sharma said. “As they continue to open their home and hearts, the Skinners’ legacy of faith-fueled leadership continues to inspire.”

In 2023, Chip and Jenifer were inducted into the FCA Hall of Fame in Kansas City, Missouri, honoring nearly 30 years of unwavering commitment to nurturing growth among young Christian athletes. Thank you to the Skinners for their continued commitment to building community!

1963

Class Representative: C. McNeill “Neill” Baker Gannyb44@att.net

1964

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

Trustee Emeritus: E. Ellis Zahra Jr.

Claire Victoria Kelleter ’25, granddaughter of Richard Paul Sollee, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

1965

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

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, Vice Chair

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

Bill Borg has announced that he will retire as the Head of School at Vanguard College Preparatory School in Waco, Texas, this May, following an 18-year tenure at the School.

Every week, the Skinner household transforms into a vibrant gathering place as 50-60 Bolles upper school students come together for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meeting. What began in 1996 from a request by Jenifer and Chip Skinner’s son, Chet ’98, to host FCA in their home, has grown into a cherished tradition for generations of Bulldogs. See sidebar on the left.

1972

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

1973

Class Representative: Mary Allen Howe msah29926@gmail.com

Board of Trustees: Rodney VanPelt

Spencer Stephens ’24 and Robyn Ambrose Godfrey ’73

U.S. Naval Academy midshipman Spencer Stephens ’24 met up with Robyn Ambrose Godfrey at the 14th Annual Freedom Classic Baseball series in Kinston, North Carolina, the weekend of February 22-23. Godfrey has played an important role in organizing the Freedom Classic since its inception. The classic is played at historic Grainger Stadium and is a time to honor the service academies, the players’ commitment to our country and their families. Stephens, who pitches for the Naval Academy, and his teammates faced off against the Air Force Academy in a three-game series.

1974

Class Representative: William “Gil” Gainer gain861@bellsouth.net

Class Representative: William “Bill” Joost Bill.joost@gmail.com

Florida Forum Co-Chairs Kristina Powell, Heather Livingston Creel ’96 and Kymberly Wolfson ’99

Bolles Alums Team Up toContinue Florida Forum Success

Two Bolles alumnae, Kymberly Wolfson ’99 and Heather Livingston Creel ’96, are teaming up to chair the 2025-26 Florida Forum Speaker Series. For over three decades through the series, The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital has welcomed prominent speakers to the First Coast to raise community awareness and funds for the hospital.

Wolfson and Creel’s efforts include welcoming another Bolles alum in Wolfson’s cousin John Monsky ’77 as a part of the series. Monsky will bring his production of “The Eyes of the World –From D-Day to VE Day” – part of his American History Unbound series – to Jacksonville as part of the Florida Forum on September 30, 2025. Monsky serves as narrator for the program which includes archival photography, film and personal accounts along with Broadway performers. The program has been presented in such venues as the White House, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center Opera House and Boston Symphony Hall. The show is currently streaming on PBS.org as well.

1975

Class Representative: John Crescimbeni jrcjaxfl@aol.com

Class Representative: Mark McGowan mark-mcgowan@comcast.net

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

Charles Merville Thompson Jr., age 67, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida.

1976

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

Board of Trustees: Daniel “Dan” S. Dross

Alumni Board: Jerry F. Hurst

Ford Risley ’76

Ford Risley, a distinguished professor of communications, will retire from Penn State after 30 years of service on June 30, 2025. He taught American journalism, mass media history, reporting methods, feature writing, pedagogy in communications, and many other courses. He also earned the Bellisario College Alumni Society Board’s Excellence in Teaching Award. Risley served as associate dean for undergraduate and graduate education from 2014 to 2020. Before that, he was head of the Department of Journalism from 2002 to 2014.

1977

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

Class Representative: Terry Iverson tiverson@iversonandco.com

Class Representative: Leslie Brooks Suskin office@suskinrealty.com

John Monsky ’77

Two Bolles alumnae, Kymberly Wolfson ’99 and Heather Livingston Creel ’96, are teaming up to chair the 2025-26 Florida Forum Speaker Series. Wolfson and Creel’s efforts include welcoming another Bolles alum in Wolfson’s cousin John Monsky as a part of the series. See sidebar on the left.

1978

Class Representative: Jeffrey “Jeff” L. Evans relogatorjax@aol.com

1979

Class Representative: Karen Ibach Bowden Kbowden61@comcast.net

Board of Visitors: Scott Rinehart

Tom Hopkins ’79

Longtime Bolles faculty member Tom Hopkins retired after the 2024-25 school year, marking 32 years of service to The Bolles School!

’80s

1980

Class Representative: Jennifer Akins Hanigan jenhanigan@outlook.com

Board of Trustees: William “Bill” Erwin

Board of Visitors: Wendy Liebman Coleman

1981

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

1982

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

1983

Class Representative: Robin Baxter rbaxter1107@comcast.net

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

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

David Treadwell ’83, Stephanie Hodge Bassett ’84 and Billie Nimnicht ’83

Tim Tresca ’85, Kim Tucker Price ’85, Laurie Kloeppel Scott ’85, Stephanie Hodge Bassett ’84 and Dean Scott ’83

David Treadwell, Billie Nimnicht and Dean Scott were spotted at The Players Championship last spring, along with Stephanie Hodge Bassett ’84, Tim Tresca ’85, Kim Tucker Price ’85 and Laurie Kloeppel Scott ’85.

1984

Class Representative: Stephanie Hodge Bassett Bassett4837@comcast.net

Board of Trustees: DeWayne K. Terry

Board of Visitors: Carole Ann Coplan

Henry Gaston Friedline ’25, son of David Lawrence Friedline, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Lily Elizabeth Barton ’25, daughter of Quinn Ralph Barton III and granddaughter of Quinn R. Barton Jr. ’46 and Agnes Ellis Danciger ’59 Bartram , graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025. See picture on page 49.

Stephanie Hodge Bassett was spotted at The Players Championship last spring, along with David Treadwell ’83, Billie Nimnicht ’83, Dean Scott ’83, Tim Tresca ’85, Kim Tucker Price ’85 and Laurie Kloeppel Scott ’85. See pictures on page 57.

1985

Class Representative: Beth Rosenbaum Angelo bethangelo@aol.com

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

Board of Trustees: Fernando Acosta-Rua

Tim Tresca, Kim Tucker Price and Laurie Kloeppel Scott were spotted at The Players Championship last spring, along with David Treadwell ’83, Billie Nimnicht ’83, Dean Scott ’83 and Stephanie Hodge Bassett ’84. See pictures on page 57.

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: James “Quint” Barker V

1987

Class Representative: Ellis Barton ellis@moralesgroup.com

Class Representative: Ashley Frazier Mezzanotte Ashley.sperling@wendys.com

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

1988

Class Representative: Karen Rinaman Barakat karenbarakat@comcast.net

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

1989

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

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

2025.

Parker Alexander Adams ’25, son of Kami Adair Adams, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24,

Rahul Deshmukh ’25, son of Rahul Vinod Deshmukh, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

1990

Class Representative: Cynthia Anderson Cythia.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: Michael B. Hodge, John S. Surface

Tucker Perry Chappell ’25, son of Albert Perry Chappell, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Rohan

Mya Kay Bridgewater ’25, daughter of Erle Matthew Bridgewater, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Penelope Tea Kavalieros ’25, daughter of Nikolaos T. Kavalieros, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

1990

Evelyn Sala Surface ’25, daughter of John Spencer Surface, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

1991

Class Representative: Norianne Wright norianne@msn.com

Wesley Camp ’25, son of Gray Achee Camp, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Jacqueline Texada Drayton ’25, daughter of Casey Ann McGriff, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Theodore Cameron Sharp ’25, son of Michael Cameron Sharp and Sarah Anne Sheffield Ball Sharp ’92 and grandson of Haywood M. Ball ’57, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025. See picture on page 53.

1992

Board of Visitors: Catalina Vergara

Theodore Cameron Sharp ’25, son of Sarah Anne Sheffield Ball Sharp and Michael Cameron Sharp ’91 and grandson of Haywood M. Ball ’57, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025. See picture on page 53.

1993

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

Sarah Stark Cleland ’25, daughter of Catherine Olliff Cleland, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Jack

Rylan Diep Perales ’25, son of Cherie M. Perales, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Levi Brant Pietschker ’25, son of Jennifer Meghan Kelly Pietschker and Erik Brant Pietschker, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Grayson Hunter Hixon ’25, daughter of Stephen Hall Hixon and granddaughter of John H. Hixon ’47, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025. See picture on page 52.

Colliers U.S. announced April 21 that Courtland Eyrick was named managing director and brokerage market leader for the North Florida region. Eyrick will lead brokerage operations, including recruitment, retention and business development for the Jacksonville and Gainesville markets.

Danice “Dani” Johanna Sher passed on March 27, 2025, after a prolonged 18-month battle with Stage IV gallbladder cancer.

1994

Class Representative: Carolyn Cantrell Snowden carolyn_snowden@yahoo.com

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

Board of Trustees: Allison Korman Shelton

Riley Verlander ’25, son of Scott Cary Verlander, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Alexander J. Mark ’25, son of Meredith Doyle Mark and greatgrandson of Robert A. Mills Jr. ’45, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025. See picture on page 52.

Andrew W. Sharkey ’25, son of Katherine Klement Sharkey and grandson of Katherine Wilson Klement ’64 Bartram, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025. See picture on page 50.

Hallie Raye Nelson ’25, daughter of Kristina Garcia Nelson, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Mac

1995

Class Representative: Leed Silverfield lsilverfield@yahoo.com

Class Representative: Bill Klima williamhklima@gmail.com

Board of Trustees: Steven T. Gold

Alumni Board: Travis Von Tobel

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

Carson Robert Comparato ’25, stepson of Maria Isabel Balesdent Comparato, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Abigail E. Knauff ’25, daughter of Shea Thompson Knauff and Jeffrey Matthew Knauff ’96, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Harriet Loftin ’25, daughter of Michael Kells Loftin, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Davis Cook Roberts ’25, son of Matthew Alan Roberts, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Anson Helene Silverfield ’25, daughter of Leed Charles Silverfield, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Bolles alumnus and Masters swimmer Steve Gold and Bolles swim coach Sean Abbey both earned recognition from the Florida Local Masters Swimming Committee (LMSC) for the 2024 season. See sidebar on the right.

Teddy Allen ’95 and Family

Teddy Allen is currently involved in a wave measuring start-up project that aims to modernize how breaking waves are measured. He was interviewed by Surfer Magazine to add more spotlight to this work. In addition, Teddy has been working with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization as a meteorology consultant, often working with other national offices around the world.

1996

Class Representative: Fontaine LeMaistre IV fontainelemaistre@comcast.net

Board of Trustees: Michael Morales

Board of Visitors: Talmadge Coley

Lehmann Arrowsmith

daughter of John Bradley Arrowsmith, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Gold ’95 and Abbey Earn LMSC Awards

Bolles alumnus, current Bolles Trustee and Masters swimmer Steve Gold ’95 and Bolles swim coach Sean Abbey both earned recognition from the Florida Local Masters Swimming Committee (LMSC) for the 2024 season. Gold earned two awards – the Sue Moucha Overcoming Adversity Award and the Leather Lung Achievement Award – and Abbey was named Masters Coach of the Year.

The Sue Moucha Award recognizes a swimmer who has overcome adversity and provides inspiration to others while pursuing swimming. The Leather Lung Award recognizes a swimmer who swims in all events in a US Masters Swimming sanctioned event during a single season. The Coach of the Year Award honors coaches who have exhibited outstanding devotion to Masters coaching in the Florida LMSC.

Fellow Masters swimmer Justin Powell and Bolles Head Coach & Aquatics Director Peter Verhoef presented Gold and Abbey with their awards in appreciation for all of their hard work!

Kathryn

’25,

Justin Powell, Sean Abbey, Steve Gold ’95 and Peter Verhoef

McCarthy ’97 Named Among JBJ’s Women of Influence

Bolles alumna Emily Dent McCarthy ’97 has been named among the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2025 Women of Influence, selected based on their professional success, community involvement and impact on the region. McCarthy, along with husband and fellow Bolles alum Jason McCarthy ’97, co-founded locally based fitness and retail company GORUCK.

In her JBJ feature article, McCarthy notes “answering the call to service” as her biggest career accomplishment, including her time as an intelligence officer in the CIA in the wake of 9/11. She emphasized how service to others, community involvement and volunteering with local and national charitable efforts are important to her and Jason both personally and as business leaders.

James Alan Creel Jr. ’25, son of Heather Livingston Creel, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Owen Richard Zauke ’25, son of Nicole Colbert Zauke, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Abigail E. Knauff ’25, daughter of Jeffrey Matthew Knauff and Shea Thompson Knauff ’95, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025. See picture on page 62.

Two Bolles alumnae, Kymberly Wolfson ’99 and Heather Livingston Creel, are teaming up to chair the 2025-26 Florida Forum Speaker Series. Wolfson and Creel’s efforts include welcoming another Bolles alum in Wolfson’s cousin John Monsky ’77 as a part of the series. See sidebar on page 56.

1997

Alumni Board: Steve Kurosko

Christina Dovellos ’25, daughter of Constantine John Dovellos, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Eleanor Elizabeth McArthur ’25, daughter of William Alexander McArthur Jr., graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Emily Dent McCarthy has been named among the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2025 Women of Influence, selected based on their professional success, community involvement and impact on the region. McCarthy, along with husband and fellow Bolles alum Jason McCarthy, co-founded locally based fitness and retail company GORUCK. See sidebar on the left.

1998

Class Representative: Lindsay Skinner Eyrick lindsayeyrick@yahoo.com

Board of Trustees: A. Chester Skinner IV

Alumni Board: Adam Edgecombe, Shreena Patel

Board of Visitors: William “Bill” Thompson

Holden Charles Edgecombe ’25, son of Adam Benjamin Edgecombe, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Adam Edgecombe was appointed as the Jacksonville Bar Association’s new representative on the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates, selected by the JBA’s Board of Governors. The ABA House of Delegates is the policy-making body of the association. Edgecombe is a partner with Cobb Gonzalez, PA. His practice focuses on commercial and business litigation, with a focus on construction law, real estate law and business law. Edgecombe received undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Florida and earned his J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law.

1999

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

Board of Visitors: Ryan B. Ong

Two Bolles alumnae, Kymberly Wolfson and Heather Livingston Creel ’96, are teaming up to chair the 2025-26 Florida Forum Speaker Series. Wolfson and Creel’s efforts include welcoming another Bolles alum in Wolfson’s cousin John Monsky ’77 as a part of the series. See sidebar on page 56.

Adam Edgecombe ’98

2000

Class Representative: Faye Goodman Hedrick fayemhedrick@gmail.com

Alumni Board: Justin Hart, Chair

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

Drew Skaggs and his wife, Cristina, have welcomed a baby daughter, Breana Emmalee Skaggs.

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: Carson Vandergriff Richardson

John Marees and Annie Wright were married on April 26, 2025, in St. Augustine.

2003

Alumni Board: David Dunn, John Langley

Luke McGurrin ’09, Shannon Schott ’03 and Belkis Plata

Shannon Schott and Luke McGurrin ’09 were spotted at the Gator100 Award Ceremony April 24-25. Both of their companies were named to the 2025 Gator100: Schott’s firm, Plata Schott Law, and McGurrin’s company, Athlete’s Thread & Threadly. The Gator100 program shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurial spirit and achievements of University of Florida alumni. Each year, the Gator100 honors innovative and rapidly growing businesses that are shaping industries and communities worldwide.

2004

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

Board of Visitors: John D. Bacon

Breana Emmalee Skaggs

2005

Class Representative: Catherine “Gracie” Williams Register c.gracie.williams@gmail.com

Alumni Board: Tim Miller

Board of Visitors: Amy Akel, Katherine Newton Jones, Chair

2006

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

From Meghan Tilger Gunter: “It was an honor and privilege to speak in a venue as pivotal to the history of the insurance industry as the Old Library at Lloyd’s of London. For the majority of my friends who aren’t #insurancenerds like me, this iconic venue has been the stage for some of the most influential speeches in the insurance industry, shaping the way we approach risk, innovation and global collaboration. The walls of Lloyd’s echo with the voices of those who shaped history. It was humbling to stand where these giants once stood and contribute to the ongoing dialogue shaping the future of our industry. Certainly a pinch me moment, and I won’t soon forget it!”

2007

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

Class Representative: Allison Dewan Giebink allisondewan@gmail.com

Board of Visitors: Alex King

Kaylen Michele Abernathy ’25, daughter of Jessica Lynn Abernathy, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Sofia Anna Jatskevich ’25, daughter of Palina Jatskevich, graduated from The Bolles School on May 24, 2025.

Meghan Tilger Gunter ’06

Bolt ’13 Named to UNF Hall

of Fame

Jay Bolt ’13 was named to the University of North Florida’s 2025 Hall of Fame Class, announced December 4. The class was formally inducted Friday, January 17, and recognized at the UNF’s men’s basketball game on Saturday, January 18.

Bolt made 57 starts while playing in 62 games for the Osprey’s men’s soccer team from 2013-16. He helped UNF to the 2015 Atlantic Sun Tournament Championship title and 2016 Atlantic Sun Regular Season crown. Shoring up the Osprey’s defense, he also tallied 13 points, scoring twice while assisting on nine goals.

Bolt’s numerous accolades included being named league defensive player of the year in both 2015 and 2016. He was named All-Conference four times and NSCAA Southeast All-Region three times. Bolt totaled five Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Week honors and three Atlantic Sun All-Tournament honors.

Bolt’s 2015 squad was also inducted as a team for its historic season, winning the program’s first-ever Atlantic Sun Tournament title, posting a 7-1-1 home record and 4-0-1 conference record and setting Division 1-era single season records of points, goals and wins as the Ospreys advanced to their first NCAA Championship in program history.

Bolles Former Athletic Director Matt Morris and Courtney Johnston Kramer ’07

Courtney Johnston Kramer and retired Bolles Athletic Director/ Head Wrestling Coach Matt Morris had an opportunity to reconnect and catch up at The Players Championship golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach in March.

Shaon Ahsan visited the Bolles Alumni Office on the San Jose Campus to tour the facilities. While a student at Bolles, Shaon was a member of the National Honor Society and especially enjoyed her language classes in Ulmer Hall. After Bolles, Shaon graduated from Northwestern University with a BA degree in political science and international studies, followed by an MBA, also at Northwestern. Shaon is a former member of the Bolles Board of Visitors and has worked in commercial strategy for several top companies.

Shaon Ahsan ’07

2008

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

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

Alumni Board: John Dominey, Max Glober, Sidney “Sid” Simmons

Board of Visitors: Michael Mikulic

2009

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

Luke McGurrin and Shannon Schott ’03 and were spotted at the Gator100 Award Ceremony April 24-25. Both of their companies were named to the 2025 Gator100: Schott’s firm, Plata Schott Law, and McGurrin’s company, Athlete’s Thread & Threadly. The Gator100 program shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurial spirit and achievements of University of Florida alumni. Each year, the Gator100 honors innovative and rapidly growing businesses that are shaping industries and communities worldwide. See picture on page 66.

’10s

2010

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

Braddock Rowe ’10 and Rachel Gibbons

Braddock Rowe married Rachel Gibbons of Jacksonville, Florida, on Saint Simons Island, Georgia, December 7, 2024.

David Rice was a groomsman at the wedding of Rachel Rice ’12 and Nicholas Malvasi at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church on September 7, 2024. See picture on page 71.

Murphy ’13 Inducted into Hall of Fame During Icemen’s Bolles Night

Bolles alumnus and decorated U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy ’13 was inducted into the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame during the Jacksonville Icemen’s April 13 matchup against the Orlando Solar Bears, which also served as Bolles Night.

Bobbleheads of Murphy were given to attendees, and Murphy delivered a special video message to Bulldog and Icemen fans alike as part of the celebration.

Bolles families packed the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, with Bolles President and Head of School Tyler Hodges participating in the ceremonial puck drop. The fun-filled evening also included performances from the Bolles Drumline and chorus members before and during the game. Bolles fans were even invited to sit in the penalty box, be a Bench Buddy during pre-game and ride the Zamboni between periods!

Watch Murphy’s message to the Bolles community!

Schooling ’14 and Troy Selected for

International Swimming

Hall of Fame

Joseph Schooling ’14 and former Bolles swim coach Gregg Troy have been named to the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s (ISHOF) 2025 class. The ISHOF honors athletes, coaches and other contributors who have made an impact on international aquatics.

Schooling made history at the 2016 Rio Olympics by winning Singapore’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in any sport, defeating Michael Phelps in the 100m butterfly with an Olympic record performance. He is a three-time Olympian, swimming in the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Games.

Troy has coached multiple swimmers to more than 30 Olympic medals including fellow 2025 inductee Ryan Lochte. He served as an Olympic team coach for multiple nations including as Team USA’s head coach in 2012. During his 20-year tenure as the University of Florida head coach, 47 Gators represented their respective nations in Olympic competition. Troy served as the Bolles head coach from 1977-1997.

With the Hall of Fame facility in Fort Lauderdale currently under redevelopment, the 2025 induction ceremony will be held in Singapore on July 28 during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships.

2011

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

Board of Visitors: Adrienne Hume, Jamil Murray

Hayes Regas Bloodworth

Zoe Regas Bloodworth and her husband, Eric, have announced the birth of their son, Hayes Regas Bloodworth, born on April 7, 2025.

Matthew Howell and Mackenzie Regent are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Scarlett Regent Howell, in January 2025.

Margaret Davis Burke and her husband Thomas Burke welcomed their son Thomas Walker Burke IV in October 2024 in Houston, Texas.

2012

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

Board of Visitors: Katherine Prusiecki Davis

Joseph Schooling ’14 and Coach Gregg Troy

Rachel Rice Malvasi ’12 and Nicholas Malvasi

Rachel Rice married Nick Malvasi on September 7, 2024, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Florida. Frances Rice ’15, Meagan Donovan ’21 and Samantha Permenter were bridesmaids, and David Rice ’10 was a groomsman. The reception was held at Timuquana Country Club. The couple traveled to Spain, France and Italy for their honeymoon, and they currently reside in Huntersville, North Carolina, with their dog, Joey!

2013

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

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

Board of Visitors: Greg Rogowski

Amanda Ferraro earned her PhD in Sociology from the University of Oklahoma in May 2025. She previously graduated cum laude from Florida State University’s “Degree in Three” program and went on to complete a Master of Arts in Applied Economics at FSU. At the University of Oklahoma, she earned a Master of Science in Economics before completing her doctoral work. Amanda is now an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, where she teaches Statistics, Research Methods and Introduction to Sociology.

Alex Tyre and his wife, Ally, have announced the birth of their son, William Alexander Tyre Jr., who was born on July 10, 2024. Alex and his family currently reside in the Tallahassee, Florida, where he is employed as a dentist.

Eevi Lillian Murphy

Ryan Murphy and Bridget Murphy welcomed their daughter Eevi Lillian Murphy on January 24, 2025, weighing 9 lbs 8 oz.

Amanda Ferraro ’13

2013 (cont.)

Luo ’19 Returns for Guest Lecture About Video Game Design

The Bolles Fine and Performing Arts Department was thrilled to host a special guest lecture by Bolles alumnus Hongke Luo ’19, who visited the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus April 10 to speak with students, faculty and staff about his career in video game design.

Luo was a dedicated visual arts student and the first Bolles student to receive a Gold Key Portfolio at the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for his exceptional portfolio. After graduating from Bolles, Luo pursued his passion for game design at New York University, where he graduated in 2023. Since then, he made significant strides in the game development industry in Southern California, successfully completing two commercial game projects – one personal and one for his company – both of which garnered notable recognition.

Luo shared his experiences and insights with those in attendance, providing an exciting opportunity to gain valuable perspective into the world of game design. He pointed to his time taking sculpture class at Bolles as a key factor in opening his mind to the possibilities of pursuing art as a career and ultimately receiving an offer from NYU through the Scholastic Awards.

Thank you for coming back to visit, Hongke!

Alex Goerzen was married to Charlotte Diedenhofen on January 31, 2025, in Tegernsee, which is close to the Bavarian alps. Alex was a swimmer during his time at Bolles, and he currently works for Schaeffler, an automotive supplier, while Charlotte is employed by Microsoft. The couple live in Munich, Germany.

Craig Walker and his fiancé, Beckie Lettick, have announced that their wedding is planned for October 18, 2025.

Sisters Emily Johns and Rachel Johns ’19 took the stage in a local production of “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” at Theatre Jacksonville in April. Both were Phoenix Society members and won major arts awards when they graduated. Emily is a veterinarian at San Jose Beauclerc Animal Hospital, and Rachel is currently in nursing school. See picture on page 76.

Jay Bolt was named to the University of North Florida’s 2025 Hall of Fame Class, announced December 4. The class was formally inducted Friday, January 17, and recognized at the UNF’s men’s basketball game on Saturday, January 18. See sidebar on page 68.

Decorated U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy was inducted into the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame during the Jacksonville Icemen’s April 13 matchup against the Orlando Solar Bears, which also served as Bolles Night. See sidebar on page 69.

Alexander Goerzen ’13 and Charlotte Diedenhofen

Hongke Luo ’19 and Bolles Upper School Students

2014

Class Representative: William McKinney mckinneywilliamh@gmail.com

Alumni Board: Hunter Walker

Board of Visitors: Kindt Brady

Joseph Schooling and former Bolles swim coach Gregg Troy have been named to the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s (ISHOF) 2025 class. The ISHOF honors athletes, coaches and other contributors who have made an impact on international aquatics. See sidebar on page 70.

Hunter Walker and his wife, Abigail, announced the birth of their daughter, Eloise Chappell Walker. Baby Eloise was born on April 29, 2025, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz.

Chris Ware joined NAI Hallmark as a senior associate. NAI Hallmark is the largest locally owned full-service commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm in Jacksonville.

2015

Board of Visitors: Christian Bermudez

Victoria Watterson Collings and her husband, John, announced the birth of their son, James Kempthorne Collings. James was born on March 15, 2025.

Hicks ’19 Wins USATF 10 Mile Championship

Bolles alumnus Charles Hicks ’19 won the USA Track and Field 10 Mile Championship, competed in conjunction with the annual Cherry Blossom 10 Mile road race on April 6 in Washington, D.C. Hicks outraced three-time event champion and two-time Olympian Hillary Bor, USATF Half Marathon champion Alex Maier and former event champion Biya Simbassa. A dual citizen of the U.S. and UK who has competed internationally for Great Britian, Hicks claimed the national title in the event but was not eligible to claim an American record despite bettering the mark in a time of 45:14.

Hicks currently races professionally for Nike, training with the Bowerman Track Club in Eugene, Oregon.

James Kempthorne Collings

Rice ’15

Frances Rice has been working as a human resources coordinator with Holland America Cruise Lines, traveling to 33 countries while meeting co-workers from all over the world.

Frances Rice was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Rachel Rice ’12 and Nicholas Malvasi at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church on September 7, 2024. See picture on page71.

2016

Class Representative: Rawan Farah Salem Rawanfarah16@gmail.com

Class Representative: Roland Johnson Rleejohnson59@gmail.com

Alumni Board: Roland Johnson

and Lucas with Whitehurst Campus Students

Bolles Lifers Camille Furfine and Van Lucas, both engineers at Lucas Engineering, stopped by the Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus on May 1 to work with Grade 5 students during Innovation Lab class.

2017

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

Class Representative: Elizabeth McKinney mckinneyelizaebethellen@gmail.com

Frances

Camille Furfine ’16 and Van Lucas ’16

Furfine

Joseph DeWane ’17 and Erin Ware

Joey DeWane was married to Erin Ware on May 10, 2025, at the Grand Holland Estate in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

2018

Class Representative: Stefanie Mendizabal Stefaniemendizabal3@gmail.com

Board of Visitors: Cameron Perry Walker

Brendan Black ’23, Jack Pyburn ’22, Kemani Wilson ’23 and Jack Brady ’19

Four Bulldogs Named to All-Area College Football Teams

The Florida Times-Union highlighted alumni of Jacksonville area high school football teams who played college football during the 2024 season. Four Bolles alumni were featured among the All-Football Bowl Subdivision and All-Football Championship Subdivision listings. Bolles ranked third among area high schools with 11 alumni on FBS rosters this past fall.

All-FBS

Brendan Black ’23, OL, So., Iowa State University – Played in 14 games, primarily at right guard, for Big 12 runners-up.

Jack Pyburn ’22, LB, Jr., University of Florida – Made 60 tackles (four for loss) with a sack, a forced fumble and an interception in 12 games; transferring to LSU.

All-FCS

Kemani Wilson ’23, ATH, So. Drake University – Played in 10 games with 27 tackles and an interception.

Jack Brady ’19, P, Grad., Campbell University – Punted 48 times for a 41.3-yard average in 12 games.

Three Bolles alums were involved with the Los Angeles Chargers this past season: Hayden Hurst ’12 (tight end), Erika Clark and Orlando Heggs. Clark and Heggs met up during the last home game of the season against the Denver Broncos on December 19 in SoFi Stadium.

It's been 10 years since the Class of 2015 walked the halls of Bolles!

2019

Class Representative: Rachel Johns rachel_johns@amda.edu

Johns ’19 in “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors”

Sisters Rachel Johns and Emily Johns ’13 took the stage in a local production of “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” at Theatre Jacksonville in April. Both were Phoenix Society members and won major arts awards when they graduated. Emily is a veterinarian at San Jose Beauclerc Animal Hospital, and Rachel is currently in nursing school.

Charles Hicks won the USA Track and Field 10 Mile Championship, competed in conjunction with the annual Cherry Blossom 10 Mile road race on April 6 in Washington, D.C. See sidebar on page 73.

The Bolles Fine and Performing Arts Department was thrilled to host a special guest lecture by Hongke Luo, who visited the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus April 10 to speak with students, faculty and staff about his career in video game design. See sidebar on page 72.

The Florida Times-Union highlighted alumni of Jacksonville area high school football teams who played college football during the 2024 season, including four Bolles alums: Jack Brady, Jack Pyburn ’22, Brendan Black ’23 and Kemani Wilson ’23. See sidebar on page 75.

Rachel

2018

Orlando Heggs ’18 and Erika Clark ’18

Photo Credit: Theatre Jacksonville

2020

Avery Patterson made her debut on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team in a victory over Brazil at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on April 5. See sidebar on page 78.

Jenna Mulligan, a graduate student who recently completed her fifth season with the University of Michigan Women’s Gymnastics team, has been awarded a Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship. See sidebar on the right.

2021

Meagan Donovan was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Rachel Rice ’12 and Nicholas Malvasi at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church on September 7, 2024. See picture on page 71.

Mike Rivera, Layne Rivera ’19 and Jodi Rivera

Layne Rivera graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Oceanography in May. She was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps as a 2LT (2nd Lieutenant) and will go to The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia, for seven months and complete training specific to the Marines. She will learn of her specific role following training and is hoping to be assigned infantry, combat engineer or ground intelligence. A member of the Midshipmen track and field team, Rivera also qualified for the NCAA East Regional (held at UNF) with a mark of 46.11 meters in the javelin.

Mulligan ’20 Awarded Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship

Jenna Mulligan ’20, a graduate student who recently completed her fifth season with the University of Michigan Women’s Gymnastics team, has been awarded a Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship. The $10,000 scholarship is awarded annually to one male and one female student-athlete from each of the Big Ten institutions who plan to continue their education in a graduate degree program. Mulligan earned her bachelor’s degree in movement science at Michigan and plans to attend medical school at Northwestern University.

Mulligan steadily climbed to new heights in her gymnastics and academic career at Michigan, from arriving as a preferred walk-on to earning an athletic scholarship and accumulating numerous accolades. She is a multi-season honoree as a Scholastic All-American, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, Academic All-Big Ten and Team Most Improved Award recipient. During her time on the squad, the Wolverines have won a national title, two Big Ten Championships titles and two Big Ten Regular Season Championship titles. She was named to the Big Ten All-Championship team in 2024.

Patterson ’20 Makes US National Soccer Team Debut

Bolles alumna Avery Patterson ’20 made her debut on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team in a victory over Brazil at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on April 5.

This is Patterson’s first call-up to the senior USWNT following a steady rise in the national team system, most recently participating in the team’s 2025 Futures Camp in January 2025. She has represented the U.S. Women’s National Team from the U-14 to U-23 levels.

Patterson plays professionally for the Houston Dash of the National Women’s Soccer League, earning the team’s Newcomer of the Year honors last season. She signed a three-year contract extension with the team in December 2024.

2022

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

Lincoln Hunt ’22

Lincoln Hunt represented the Bulldogs in Dubai!

Kaan Orhan has received an offer to be an intern at the Council of Europe, where he will work in the office of the Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law, Division of Sport Conventions. Kaan will be working on a project related to gender equality in sports and another project on the inclusion of disabled persons in sports.

We’re sad to report that Tyson Alexander Jackie Riley passed away.

TheFlorida Times-Union highlighted alumni of Jacksonville area high school football teams who played college football during the 2024 season, including four Bolles alums: Jack Pyburn, Jack Brady ’19, Brendan Black ’23 and Kemani Wilson ’23. See sidebar on page 75.

2023

Class Representative: Jackson Brill jacksonebrill@gmail.com

Class Representative: Helen Commander helencommander@outlook.com

Class Representative: Jake Hogan jakehogan718@gmail.com

Jackson Brill stopped by the San Jose Campus in May to visit with a few of his favorite teachers and watch the Bulldogs’ spring football practice at Hodges Field. While a student at Bolles, Jackson was a multi-sport athlete and was a member of Coach Matt Toblin’s football team, Coach Matt Morris’ wrestling squad and also competed for the Bulldogs’ weightlifting team. Jackson is a rising junior at Florida State University, where he studies finance in the College of Business and is interested in a future career in wealth and investment management. He will be working as a wealth management intern at Oppenheimer & Co. in Fort Lauderdale this summer.

The Florida Times-Union highlighted alumni of Jacksonville area high school football teams who played college football during the 2024 season, including four Bolles alums: Brendan Black ’23, Kemani Wilson ’23, Jack Brady ’19 and Jack Pyburn ’22. See sidebar on page 75.

2024

Daylin John-Hill was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Men’s Lacrosse Freshman of the Year, announced by the conference on April 30. John-Hill is the first Jacksonville University player to earn the honor. See sidebar on the right.

Spencer Stephens ’24

U.S. Naval Academy midshipman Spencer Stephens, a freshman at the United States Naval Academy, was named the Patriot League Baseball Rookie of the Week on March 10. Stephens pitched four scoreless innings over two relief appearances in Navy’s series versus UMass March 7-9. He posted seven strikeouts while allowing just two hits and no walks and picked up his first collegiate win. After striking out three in 1.2 no-hit innings on Friday, Stephens came back in Sunday’s series finale to close out Navy’s win, posting four strikeouts while allowing two hits over 2.1 frames to register the winning decision.

U.S. Naval Academy midshipman Spencer Stephens met up with Robyn Ambrose Godfrey ’73 at the 14th Annual Freedom Classic Baseball series in Kinston, North Carolina, the weekend of February 22-23. Godfrey has played an important role in organizing the Freedom Classic since its inception. The classic is played at historic Grainger Stadium and is a time to honor the service academies, the players’ commitment to our country and their families. Stephens, who pitches for the Naval Academy, and his teammates faced off against the Air Force Academy in a three-game series. See picture on page 55.

John-Hill ’24 Takes the Field by Storm During Freshman Season

Bolles alumnus Daylin John-Hill ’24 was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Men’s Lacrosse Freshman of the Year, announced by the conference on April 30. John-Hill is the first Jacksonville University player to earn the honor. He led the conference freshmen in goals scored with 28 and ranked seventh in the ASUN with 18 assists.

John-Hill was also ranked 11th in Inside Lacrosse’s “Top 40 Impact Freshmen: Late Season” listing. The publication noted specifically about the Jacksonville University attacker that he “not only has put together one of the more eye-popping highlight reel filled with trick shots and nifty dodges, but is also leading Division I in shot percentage at 61.8%.”

John-Hill scored 31 goals along with 19 assists and ranked third on the team in points with 50. He helped the Dolphins to a 9-5 season record and a share of the Atlantic Sun Conference regular season title.

Births

Drew Skaggs ’01 and Cristina Skaggs

Breana Emmalee Skaggs

Deceased

Zoe Regas Bloodworth ’11 and Eric Bloodworth

Hayes Regas Bloodworth

Margaret Davis Burke ’11 and Thomas Burke

Thomas Walker Burke IV

Matthew Howell ’11 and Mackenzie Regent

Scarlett Regent Howell

Ryan Murphy ’13 and Bridget Murphy

Eevi Lillian Murphy

Alex Tyre ’13 and Ally Tyre

William Alexander Tyre Jr.

Hunter Walker ’14 and Abigail Walker

Eloise Chappell Walker

Helen Murchison Lane ’42 Bartram

Charles Murray McQuaid ’45

Charles A. Kline ’53

Charles Hollingsworth Turner ’53

Kenneth Stephen Klausner ’56

George D. Auchter III ’60

Charles Melville Thompson Jr. ’75

Danice Sher Ryan ’93

Tyson Alexander Jackie Riley ’22

Victoria Watterson Collings ’15 and John Collings

James Kempthorne Collings

Engagements

Craig Walker Jr. ’13 and Rebecca Lettick

Marriage

John Marees ’02 and Annie Wright

Rachel Rice ’12 and Nick Malvasi

Alex Goerzen ’13 and Charlotte Diedenhofen

Joey DeWane ’17 and Erin Ware

REMEMBERING

Jim Smith

Beloved artist and longtime Bolles faculty member Jim Smith passed away on March 24 at the age of 75. Smith joined Bolles in 1977 as an art teacher and soccer coach and retired in 2020. Notably, he taught the first AP Art class at the School and created the Phoenix sculpture that sits outside Gooding Gallery. He will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him, learning from him and working alongside him.

2025-26

Key Dates

First Day of School

September 1 Labor Day, School Closed

September 3 Bolles on the Road – Washington, D.C.

September 4 Bolles on the Road –

October 10-11 Homecoming & Alumni Reunion Weekend

October 20 Fall Break, School Closed

November 4 Bolles on the Road –

November 24-28 Thanksgiving Break, School Closed

December 19 Doggone Cookout for Young Alumni

December 22-31 Winter Break, School Closed

January 1-2 Winter Break, School Closed

Friday, October 10

January 6 Classes Resume

January 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, School Closed

February 16 Presidents Day, School Closed

March 9-13 Spring Break, School Closed

Alumni Family Tailgate 5 p.m. Homecoming Football Game 7 p.m. Kicko Skinner-Barco Stadium San Jose Campus

April 3-6 Spring Holiday, School Closed

May 15 Last Day of Classes for Middle and

May 21 Last Day of School for Lower School

May 23 Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026

Saturday, October 11 Bartram Luncheon 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Bartram Campus Legacy Luncheon 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. San Jose River Campus

May 25 Memorial Day, School Closed

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