PILLARS - The Episcopal High School Spring 2016 Magazine

Episcopal High School was founded in 1983 as a four-year coeducational day school within the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.

ACCREDITATION Independent Schools Association of the Southwest MEMBERSHIPS National Association of Independent Schools National Association of Episcopal Schools Council for the Advancement and Support of Education Educational Records Bureau College Board National Association for College Admission Counseling Texas Association for College Admission Counseling Southwest Preparatory Conference MISSION Episcopal High School is an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas established for the purpose of providing a superior education in preparation for college and a significant life thereafter. Through a rich offering of academic, spiritual, artistic, and athletic programs, the School provides an opportunity for each student to reach his or her maximum spiritual, intellectual, social, and ethical potential. Operating as a Christian community within the beliefs and traditions of the Episcopal Church, EHS in its teaching philosophy emphasizes understanding and responding to the individual needs and capabilities of each student.

In an effort to reflect the community we serve, EHS strives to maintain a student body that is diverse in its social, economic, ethnic, and academic backgrounds.

ADMISSION Episcopal High School admits students of all races, colors, and national/ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national/ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.

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IN THIS ISSUE

From the Head of School 04 News at EHS 06 Capital Campaign Update 08 Founder Evelyn Howell 10 Interim Term Expands the Map 12 Bright Knights 18 3D Printing 22 Alumni Weekend 26 Pop Quiz 31 Class Notes 44 The Last Word 49

ON THE COVER

EHS's 3D printer adds a new dimension of technology to the classroom. Students Rohan Asthana '19, Brooke Doyle '17, and Austin McGinnis '18 create a Knights coaster using the 3D printer. Photo by Ashleigh Teel.

SAVE THE DATE Commencement 05-22-16 Alumni Leadership Day 10-19-16 Auction Gala 02-24-17

Alumni Weekend 2016 award winners Andrew Hawthorn '91, Karen Foster, Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts '96, and Julie Rollins. Photo by Chris Bailey Photography.

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear EHS Family, At its heart, Episcopal High School is about people, and in particular, students. If you read nothing else in this issue of Pillars, read "Bright Knights" on pages 18 to 21 featuring two of this year's graduating seniors Izzy Haugh and Gilbert Giles-Sosa. As different as their passions are, these students embody the best of EHS as they approach their lives with energy and enthusiasm, as well as with humility. In her profile, Izzy states that at EHS, "I also learned from not having the outcome I wanted." Gilbert, for his part, finds that, "In life, no outcome is guaranteed; all we can do is our best." That two of our most talented seniors, justifiably proud of their accomplishments, approach their lives with such humility reminds us that our founders' mission continues to inspire today's students to lives of significance through all Four Pillars.

From "Bright Knights" move either forward or backward and marvel at the accomplishments of other current students, faculty, and alumni in service to that mission.

Read about Austin McGinnis and his team of sophomores who are designing a car with a 3D printer. Learn about our theater students' Interim Term trip across the Deep South, studying the civil rights era and performing A Piece of My Heart and Godspell led by teachers Brad Telford, George Brock, and Jay Berckley. Or discover the work that alum Andrew Patterson '06 is doing using nanotechnology to make medical tests "smart."

It is such a blessing to lead Episcopal High School and to witness the good that the EHS community does in the world every day. This ethos of service inspired the founders to launch the School. It led them to connect with others, or in Jack Trotter's words, as recounted by founder Evelyn Howell on page 11, "to look them in the eyes and say, 'I hope you will join me.'"

As we prepare to send the Class of 2016 into the world, we are confident that they will continue this mission, leading their communities in ways both large and small.

Go Knights!

Kind regards,

Ned Smith Head of School

Head of School Ned Smith teamed up with EHS father Jonas Georgsson and history teacher Alan Bradshaw '99 at the 23rd Annual Dads Club Golf Tournament, which raises funds to support student activities, programs, and service projects. Photo by Mauro Gomez.

NEWS AT EHS Score One for Boys Soccer

Daily Chapel: It's All the Talk

The EHS Boys Soccer team claimed its first title in more than two decades at the SPC Winter Championships in February, beating St. John's 3-1.

Carlos Valdez scored two goals, and midfielder Hall Sasnett scored one goal in the highly competitive championship match.

When the students and faculty gather for daily Chapel each morning, the 20-minute gathering provides time in the day to reflect, pray, sing, and feed the soul.

According to head coach Travis Smith, "We finished fourth, third, and second in SPC in the last three years, so it feels incredible to finally get first place."

Smith adds that the team is the first to win from the South Zone since the mid-1990s. The School's last soccer championship happened in 1992.

Smith says that Valdez, who scored four goals over the three-day competition, was a standout and a great leader all season. The team had an outstanding defense too, including a defense senior Holden Zisman, junior Cristian Arias, sophomore Chris Short, freshman Humberto Leal, and All-SPC goalkeeper Giancarlo Ayanegui, who surrendered only eight goals all season.

For more news from our Athletics Pillar, please see page 17.

Those minutes can also be rich in food for thought. This year's Senior Homilists, such as Bryanna Dalco, Mackie Gilchrist, and George Buckley, have shared positive messages about being true to yourself, trusting in God, and appreciating all the blessings at Episcopal High School.

Alumni have visited throughout the year, recounting what EHS was like when they attended, and proving that there are many paths that lead to fulfilling lives and careers.

Priests from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas—Rev. Jimmy Grace '94, Rev. Kai Ryan, Rev. Barkley Thompson, and Rev. Eileen O'Brien—have also addressed the students, bringing a new perspective to readings and Gospel messages.

In March, nationally renowned speakers Dr. Timothy Benson from Harvard and former NASA astronaut Nicole Stott met with students, igniting conversations about the rewards of a balanced education, the importance of dedication and hard work, and the lessons learned from failure.

Parents are always welcome to attend daily Chapel, and those who cannot attend can stream the services at www.livestream.com/ehs.

"Godspell" Garners 11 Tommy Tune Nominations EHS Onstage's production of Godspell, which played to packed houses in Underwood Theatre in March, has been nominated for 11 Tommy Tune Awards.

Created by TUTS in 2002, the annual Tommy Tune Awards recognize and reward excellence in the production of high school musical theatre.

Nominations for Godspell include Best Musical, Best Direction, Best Musical Direction, Best Ensemble/Chorus, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Stage Crew and Technical, and Best Choreography. In addition, three students were nominated: Sultan Abboushi for Best Lead Actor, Sofia Staartjes for Best Supporting Actress, and Jillian Branch for Best Featured Performance.

News at EHS

Seven Students Earn Scholastic Writing Awards Seven Episcopal High School students earned recognition for their writing in the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards, a national program meant to identify and celebrate "the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation's youth." By earning Honorable Mention and Silver Keys in the 2016 contest, Episcopal students join an accomplished group of creative writers; alumni of the award include notable writers Joyce Carol Oates, Bernard Malamud, Truman Capote, and Sylvia Plath.

Congratulations to the Regional Silver Key award winners: Miranda Appedole, Dre Guthrie, Amanda Monteith, and Marvin Wilson.

Congratulations also to those students awarded Regional Honorable Mention: Adam Brown, Dre Guthrie, Sara Koch, Amanda Monteith, and Alexia Tsiropoulos.

Episcopal High School Artists Win 29 Scholastic Art Awards The Harris County Department of Education has released the 2015-2016 Regional Scholastic Art Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention award notifications, and 24 EHS Art students walked away with 29 awards this year.

The Scholastic Art Awards program is a national visual arts competition for junior high and high school students sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. Regional Gold Key works are then judged nationally by an impressive panel of creative-industry experts to receive Gold, Silver, American Visions & Voices, Portfolio Silver with Distinction, or Portfolio Gold Medals. Gold Key works advance to the national competition in New York City.

This year, nearly 18,000 Gold Key works qualified for national judging, and only 2,400 national medals were awarded. Sophomore Isabella Goodman received a National Silver Key Medal for her photograph, Lord of the Streets.

Congratulations to our Regional Gold Key winners: Isabella Goodman, Tamiana Lankford-Bravo, Sarah Vanderbloemen, and Mackie Gilchrist for Photography; Gilberto Giles-Sosa for Film and Animation; and Molly Meeks and Jenny Wang for Drawing and Illustration.

Congratulations to the Regional Silver Key award recipients: Mackie Gilchrist, Jorge Tapia, Sara Kooshair, and Sarah Vanderbloemen for Photography; Devin Gohel for Digital Art; Mark Enyart for Film and Animation; Caroline Murphy for Mixed Media; and Helen Davies for Drawing and Illustration.

Congratulations to those students awarded Regional Honorable Mention: Miranda Greenwalt, Bronwyn Walsh, Mackie Gilchrist, John Goodman, Gigi Hanna, Katie McCulloch, and Jorge Tapia for Photography; Jamie Woolley and Ian Holloway for Digital Art; Gwyneth Bryan for Film and Animation; and Alanna Flores, Dre Guthrie, and Jackson Schaeffer for Drawing and Illustration.

"Lord of the Streets" by Isabella Goodman '18.

LEAD THE WAY

A Capital Campaign Update

EHS Onstage's spring musical performance of Godspell earned raved reviews from audiences as well as 11 Tommy Tune nominations (see page 6). The talent of the students— whether acting on the stage or behind the scenes building sets and lighting sequences—was extraordinary. The song "Beautiful City" performed by Anthony Buzbee '17, who played the role of Jesus, expresses what a community can achieve when focused on a strong mission.

We can build a beautiful city Not a city of angels, But we can build a city of man We may not reach the ending, But we can start Slowly but surely mending, Brick by brick, heart by heart Now, maybe now We start learning how We can build a beautiful city Yes, we can; yes, we can In the early 1980s, Founding Bishop Ben Benitez, Founding Headmaster Dr. Jess Borg, other founders, and early faculty and staff had a vision not only for Episcopal High School at that time, but of all that it would become. Episcopal High

School was their "city" that they dreamed of building for our community and for generations of youth in Houston.

Fast forward to today. It is inspiring to walk around the campus of Episcopal High School and see what that vision has become. But the School is not finished. The School is still building, "brick by brick" and "heart by heart."

Thanks to the generous support of the Board and other members of the EHS community, the School has successfully raised funds for the new Athletic Center, and pledges are in place to fully fund the project. The project is on schedule and on budget, and crews will soon be framing the structure.

The Capital Campaign Committee now looks ahead to the remaining phases of the campus master plan (see sidebar on opposite page). In the coming months, the School is hosting a series of gatherings to share additional details for the plan.

It will take the united effort of every member of the EHS community to bring about the transformation of our campus.

Brick by brick, heart by heart... We can build a beautiful city.

—Peggy Haney, Director of Advancement

Capital Campaign Update

History Hall

Over the next several years, Episcopal High School will: Weight Room

Build a new Student Center, which will provide additional space for students to gather for study, fellowship, meals, meetings, and extracurricular activities.

Build a Visual and Performing Arts Center.

Rebuild and expand the Benitez Chapel.

Alumni Room

Renovate several athletic fields.

FOUNDER EVELYN HOWELL

Heart and Soul

Photo by Ashleigh Teel.

The Legacy Project velyn Howell, who served with her husband as one of the founders of EHS, visited with Pillars magazine to reminisce about her involvement in the early days of Episcopal High School. Howell and her husband, Paul, met Maurice "Ben" Benitez and his wife, Joanne, in the late 1960s, when both couples were starting their families and Benitez was the rector at Christ Church in San Antonio. In 1973, the Howells transferred to Houston, and the following year, Ben Benitez accepted a position as rector at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church on River Oaks Boulevard.

When a movement grew to establish a school at the site of the former Marion High School in the early 1980s, Ben Benitez, recently named bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, reached out to the Howells, as well other educationminded young couples, to set a plan for founding EHS. Today, Howell lives in Houston and enjoys being involved with her church and family, especially time spent with her 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She returns to Episcopal High School each year for traditions such as Founders Day and Grandparents Day. What inspired you to play such an important role in the founding of EHS? And how was the mission shaped?

My first tour of EHS was just heart-wrenching. There were fires that had been started in the Chapel, and rats were running in stagnant water in the theatre. Windows were broken. But the main buildings were good, the location was great. The bones were here.

The goal was to have a school that offered the best education, not just in terms of books, but a school that offered strong arts programs and a faith-based education for life.

Bishop Benitez was a visionary leader, and he involved a dynamic group, who had not only the financial means, but they had the heart and they had the commitment. It was difficult to raise money in the early 80s. Interest rates were at 20 percent!

The founders were committed, and they could sell others on the need for Episcopal High School.

One of the most instrumental founders was Jack Trotter. He was unique and brilliant, the best tax attorney in the business.

People listened to Jack Trotter. My husband Paul, chair of the finance committee for 13 years, held weekly financial meetings at River Oaks Country Club. There, Jack advised all the fundraisers, "Don't just write a letter asking for money, look them in the eyes and say 'I hope you will join me.'"

The initial fundraising took dedication and a fine core of people who genuinely wanted to make the school happen.

They believed the school was good for the students and good for the community.

What brings you back to the School each year?

The students keep me coming back. When I see all these students, such as the ones in Chapel this morning, I know that the future of our country is bright.

The Four Pillars curriculum is a success—and the School has never veered from that. When I was observing my three grandsons here, I knew that they enjoyed going to school and that they received a wonderful education and placed out of their freshman classes in college.

This is a rarefied atmosphere that raises students' expectations. The School changes students, and thereby changes families for the better. It's good for teenagers to establish moral patterns during these impressionable years.

When I read the donor lists and see alumni names I feel so proud. I hope that many students will always feel that they want to give back to the place that has given them so much.

What are some of your memories of the first head of school, Dr. Borg?

He was the right person at the right time. And I feel that the following two headmasters have also been the right people at the right time. I've also been impressed with the incredible faculty and staff. I think of staff members such as Sukey Fenoglio (EHS's former Director of Advancement) who was such a go-getter and believed in the School's mission, and she inspired others to believe as well.

Then there are longtime faculty members such as John Flanagan—who I worked with on the display of Joanne Benitez's rock and gem collection in the Trotter Academic Building—who are dedicated, enthusiastic, and capable.

Do you see any challenges for the future of the School?

I see Christianity being threatened, so we need to maintain the principle belief of being guided by a holy being. I also think it will be challenging to pick which advances in technology or curriculum should be brought in to the classroom, and which should be left behind. Episcopal was one of the first high schools to have laptops, and that's one example of embracing a technology that improves the classroom experience.

What has been the most rewarding aspect of your involvement in Episcopal High School?

Well, I have great-grandchildren in line to attend school here, and it is rewarding to see that the School is booming with plans for construction and renovations, enrollment is full with talented students, the parents are very engaged, and Episcopal High School will survive and thrive for generations.

INTERIM TERM EXPANDS THE MAP The 2016 Curriculum Featured Both Campus-Based and Travel Opportunities

Interim Term provides students at EHS a unique opportunity to add depth and value to their high school experience through the inquiry of diverse topics unavailable during the regular curriculum. General courses include contemporary topics such as 3D Printing, The Art of Graffiti, and A History of Rock.

In addition to these courses, the Interim Term Grade Level Learning (GLL) classes educate students in areas that will lead them to greater success in high school and beyond. Director Toshla Guthrie explains the GLL program, "During the first two weeks in January, freshmen took courses such as Communication and Online Etiquette; sophomores focused on the Choices program with courses on Stress Management and Decision Making; and juniors enjoyed in-depth presentations from College Counseling on Essay Writing and Test Taking Strategies. All the students participated in Community Time, where they broke off in Blue or White groups each day for team-building exercises and fun."

This year, besides the abundant offerings on campus, four trips were featured: Imagineering at Disney World; Close Up in Washington, DC; Cultural Immersion in China; and The Freedom Tour, where Arts Pillar students traveled the South performing in historic venues and visiting landmarks from the Civil Rights Movement.

Explore the following pages for English teacher Emma Lyders' synopses of each Interim Term trip.

China: EHS Finds Cultural Explosion in the Middle Kingdom Chaperoned by faculty members Morrie Bogrand, Alice Davidson, and Kate Liang, EHS students flew across the ocean to spend 12 days in China. The itinerary included Beijing, Xi'an, and Yangshuo. In Beijing, students got a close-up view of Chinese culture. They enjoyed a lunch in the home of a Beijing family and were taught the fine art of paper cutting. Students also saw what a 700-year-old home looked like and played hackysack with locals. At a restaurant, students happened upon a face changer—a type of Chinese dramatic opera performer who wears colored masks and changes from one face to another with the swipe of a fan.

Students visited a jade cutting factory and discovered the different qualities of jade and how to cut. At a silk park, they observed how silk is produced—how it gets cocooned, wound into thread, stretched, and made into comforters.

A family who had been in the pearl market for 300 years showed the students how they grade, string, and knot pearls.

Each student designed his or her own pearl necklace, and workers made the necklace in front of them as they watched.

After Bejing, students rode a bullet train to Xi'An, and there they went to a terracotta warrior factory and saw how these tiny miniatures are made. Xi'An is also the home of the oldest and biggest mosque in China. Shopping proved fascinating on a local street, where students and faculty got to see street food being sold—a deep-fried whole crab on a stick and a fried scorpion, for example. No trip to China is complete without a lesson in making dumplings, and students also learned how to fold and stretch Chinese noodles.

Yangshuo is surrounded by mountain peaks and bordered by the Li River, and often depicted in traditional Chinese paintings. Students had a lesson with a Tai Chi master, and a painting class from a local artist in his home. They then

climbed 900 steps to the top of Moon Hill. Here, in this rural area, students experienced what many local Chinese families live without: central heat and air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and running water.

They understood what it was to eat with chopsticks in tiny, local venues. And they even rode bicycles through rice patties and down country roads, some students riding tandem for the first time.

Davidson sums up the cultural experience as learning to appreciate differences: "Learning didn't just take place in a classroom, but in a person's home. Students saw both the wealth of Beijing, where they stayed in a four-star hotel, and the poverty of the smaller town, where they stayed in the countryside. Our students saw the daily life of Chinese: how things are similar and so different—different but not wrong, and also really beautiful and unique."

Photo submitted by Alice Davidson.

Washington, DC: Close Up with Politics EHS students, led by teachers Shelly Edmonds and Kary Kemble, joined a group of more than 300 from around the world for a unique educational experience in Washington, DC. Close Up is held year round and gives high school students the opportunity to become more politically aware. Participants stay in the same hotel and are partnered with students from other schools and then grouped by partnerships. Not only are EHS students given a chance to know their fellow EHS students in a different way off campus, they also have the chance to meet students from other schools and forge

long-lasting friendships.

EHS students, along with their fellow participants, toured symbolic

national sites and then discussed what they saw. Close Up encouraged them to connect places with history, history with politics, and national identity with personal identity.

Students visited the Jefferson, FDR, and MLK memorials and discussed the size and power of different types of government associated with these national landmarks—Jeffersonian ideals, The New Deal, and civil rights. They toured the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial and looked at that day in history and how it impacted U.S. foreign policy. In examining war, and in conjunction with a tour of the World War II, Vietnam, and Korean memorials, students thought about soldiers and what they did for their country as well as what they gave the country in the name of peace. This conversation continued with a visit to the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial and how we, as a nation, honor those who serve our country.

Their hands-on learning included lively discussion amongst themselves. Students engaged in nightly debates and had the chance to articulate their political views with their peers. They

asked questions, became more politically aware, and gained a true understanding of their national history. The connection between landscape and conversation allowed students to relate history to current events and see how history truly influences what happens today.

As Edmonds noted, "After Close Up, students are more comfortable talking about politics. They know how to express their views, be confident in them, and have their opinions feel more valuable. Because the program split us from the students, we, as teachers, got to have our own professional development, and we learned new things, too. We met other teachers and made professional relationships, and I was able to experience things I never thought I'd see, like a Supreme Court hearing, the National Archives, and the Library of Congress. As a history buff, I couldn't get enough of it."

Photo submitted by Mollie Hanna '18.

Disney World: Physics and Rollercoasters Do Mix During the second week of Interim Term, 16 students, accompanied by teachers Isaiah Coleman and Patricia Michaels, visited Disney World as a follow-up to Assistant Academic Dean Eric Lerch's Imagineering course.

Through Disney's Youth Education Series, EHS students learned about the impact of physics on certain rides. Their first handson experiment involved potential and kinetic energy, something made real for them in a preliminary lab involving marbles on tiny rollercoasters. Would the marble stay at the bottom? Would it have enough potential energy to make it over the peak and through the loop?

In a later course that focused on energy and light waves, students saw how Disney made Mickey's Haunted Mansion come to life. EHS also visited the Animal Kingdom, where students learned about sustainable practices and wildlife conservation. In one activity, students worked in groups to experience the true art of collaboration.

Each group was given a ring with a rope tied around it, and it became evident early on that each participant was essential to keep the ring from falling. Through this practice, students learned that everyone has to work together to keep an ecosystem from collapsing. What happens if a species encroaches on another species' environment? What happens when things in harmony become disharmonious? One facet can throw off an entire environment.

A visit to the Tower of Terror explored gravity in action. Students built their own models and saw how the ride concept became a reality. "Magnets are used on Disney's roller coasters to pull them up, creating potential energy that converts into kinetic energy with a push and pulley system," Coleman explains. "In another ride, the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, a magnet launches riders with such power your head will slam back if you're leaning forward."

Finally, on the last day of the trip, leadership training was held at Epcot Center that focused on the business side of the theme park: financial results, employee excellence, and customer satisfaction. Students learned about the Disney strategy, training, and mindset that succeed in providing a powerful overall experience for customers and tourists.

The students didn't just benefit from a behind-the-scenes look at the science of Disney. They also rode rides, enjoyed bonding together at group meals, and took in a laser light show and parade on their last night in Orlando.

Photo submitted by Pat Michael.

The Freedom Tour: The Art of Travel The inaugural Freedom Tour took the casts of A Piece of My Heart and Godspell, as well as George Brock's Masque students, on the road. "The tour's theatrical goals were simple: to allow the cast the opportunity to perform the show as many times as possible, and to give them the experience of what it's like to rehearse a show while working on another show. They got that and so much more," explains English teacher Dr. Brad Telford, one of the trip chaperones.

The musical's cast rehearsed Godspell in hotel conference rooms, suites, and buses. Masque students performed free improv theatre at St. Louis Cathedral in the middle of the street. The cast of A Piece of My Heart performed the oneact show twice—at Indian Springs School in Birmingham, Alabama, and Episcopal School in Covington, Louisiana.

They learned what it was like to tour a show, unload it from a truck, and break it down. Students who had performed only in town discovered what it was like to find a new space and have to figure out how to customize it to the play in a twohour rehearsal and make it work. "They learned how theatre really works," Telford adds. "The EHS theatre season isn't that long. They rehearse for three months, and perform the show on weekends for a two-week run. This experience gave them a deeper understanding of the play, both of the historical material and a how theatre really works.

There's

beauty and joy in mindful repetition.

Theatre is an artistic practice, and that became really clear to them. Every cast member had major breakthroughs on the tour. They were able to trade in their fear and anxiety for bountiful results in confidence, spirit, and greater artistic craft."

Outside of rehearsing and performing, senior students also created, envisioned, planned, and implemented their own service projects, all while traveling. Two projects were organized at local animal shelters, another was carried out at an assisted living residence. Students sang for senior citizens, listened to their stories, and asked questions about their lives, something these residents deeply needed.

In addition to performing, the students connected with the Civil Rights Movement in a way they never had before. They traveled to the most important sites of the movement—the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham where four girls were killed in a bombing, the Edmund Pettus Bridge where protesters marched from Selma to Montgomery, the steps of the capitol where marchers addressed the governor, and the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery. "These kids," Dr. Telford adds, "learned and put themselves in the position of the young people who were clubbed, beaten, and bloodied in the name of freedom. They saw the film Selma for the first time. They learned what Martin Luther King Jr. was doing, what Selma meant, what the march amounted to. The movement was difficult and costly in terms of human life, and the students were able to acknowledge how little they understood before this visit. There were tears. I got to watch the lights turn on for each individual. They really got it, and that was wonderful to see."

Photos submitted by George Brock.

EHS SCORES WINNING YEAR The Athletics Pillar enjoyed a successful winter season as six teams placed in the top five at the SPC championships.

Our girls soccer squad earned the #4 seed in the south zone.

The team fell to eventual champion Episcopal School of Dallas 4-0 in the quarterfinals and lost to St. John's 1-0 to finish sixth in the SPC. Look for big things from this group next season.

The girls basketball team earned the #2 seed with thrilling wins over 2015 champion St. Stephen's and Houston Christian. The Knights lost to Trinity Valley in the quarterfinals but rallied to defeat Houston Christian and place fifth.

The girls and boys swim teams continue to rewrite the EHS record books. The girls team was in contention throughout the day at the SPC championships before finishing fifth overall. The boys team finished fifth and broke both team and personal records throughout the season.

The boys basketball team competed in the championship game for the third time in four years, finishing second to St. Stephen's. The team was known for their up-tempo offense and unselfish play. This team graduates several outstanding seniors, but many underclassmen will lead in 2016-2017.

The wrestling team welcomed a strong group of new wrestlers this season. Although young, the Knights had two SPC champions, earned fourth place as a team, and sent four wrestlers to Prep Nationals in Pennsylvania.

The boys soccer team ended a 24-year title drought and defeated St. John's 3-1 to capture the SPC championship.

This team played an exciting version of soccer featuring both individual skill and unselfish play. Although the Knights graduate several strong seniors, the nucleus of the team will return to defend their title.

Three seniors made college commitments at the conclusion of the winter season. Isabelle Haugh will play softball at Harvard, Lizzy Fallon will attend Columbia to play field hockey, and Gio Pancotti will play football for Texas Tech. These three join classmates Emma Cate Graham (Wake Forest, field hockey), Quatera Limbrick (University of Houston, basketball), Matthew Mitchell (St. Edward's, baseball) and Kobi Owen (Tulane, baseball) in making their college decisions. Best wishes to all our seniors, and go Knights!

—Jason Grove, Director of Athletics

Photo by Mauro Gomez.

Bright Knights

ISABELLE HAUGH '16

A Champion On and Off the Field

Varsity Softball Coach Kim Randolph ranks Isabelle "Izzy" Haugh among an elite group of student-athletes he has coached who possess a rare combination of talent, passion, tireless work ethic, and leadership—as well as a burning desire to be a champion.

The short stop's stats bear it out: In three seasons Haugh has a .406 batting average and a .490 on-base average, accumulating 106 hits in 260 at-bats, of which 48 of the 106 were extra base hits, "an outstanding feat for a lead-off batter," says Randolph. In addition, she added 76 RBI's and scored 110 times. "Considering she had more runs than hits, Izzy scored almost every time she got on base," Randolph notes.

Haugh, who will play at Harvard University next year, credits her parents for much of her achievements as an athlete. "Growing up, I admired an older cousin who played softball and was a pitcher. When I asked to start playing softball, my dad volunteered to coach, so that made it a fun activity for our family," she explains. "Both of my parents have been so supportive and have driven to countless tournaments and games all over the country. I couldn't have reached this level of success in the game without them."

Because of her strength in both athletics and academics, as well as her poise and confidence, Haugh was named president of the Admissions Council and volunteers for Admissions events such as student tours and Knight Celebration, where she encourages middle school students to enroll at Episcopal High School. "I have loved my time here," she says, "and I think it is important for all our students to realize the value of EHS and the variety of opportunities we have. The faculty are thoroughly supportive of the Four Pillars mission, and that support motivates students to explore activities and leadership opportunities throughout academics, arts, athletics, and religion. That positive exploration of ideas and activities creates a unique high school experience."

"At EHS I learned to take risks and challenge myself," she adds. "I had never been a cheerleader, but I ended up cheering and really liked it and became a captain of the varsity squad."

Sometimes a grade or a game didn't work out as planned, but she smiles and admits, "I also learned from not having the outcome I wanted!"

In April, the softball team participates in another SPC race for the championship and a possible three-peat. While Haugh won't promise a trophy, she confidently asserts, "I think we'll go far."

—Claire C. Fletcher

Bright Knights

GILBERT GILES-SOSA '16

Both Sides of the Lens

Senior Gilbert Giles-Sosa has experienced life from both sides of the lens: public schools and private schools, failure and success, homes in and out of the U.S., family with a father and without, work in front of the camera and behind it. The varied perspectives have helped him develop what Martin Luther King Jr. termed, "tough mindedness and tenderheartedness," the balance of opposites necessary for strong character.

When Sosa was only 6 years old, his father was shot and killed in Mexico during a random act of violence, and his mother, Margarita, moved the family back to Houston and began working two jobs to educate and support her three sons. Sosa grew up fast, tackling adult responsibilities such as preparing dinner for his two brothers when he was 10 years old and working at a restaurant to cover his entertainment and transportation costs when he became a teenager.

Sosa transferred to EHS during his junior year, after two years at Robert E. Lee High School in southwest Houston. While one of the top students at Lee High School and a leader in the journalism program, when he transferred in 11th grade, he met adversity. "I wasn't prepared academically, and I found it challenging to balance schoolwork and extracurriculars with a part-time job," he admits. "The temptation to be social and make friends overtook my focus. Fortunately, EHS faculty guided and supported me. In particular, Rev. Adam Greene sat me down and gave me a reality check. He showed me how to ask for help."

With renewed effort, Sosa discovered his voice through the ETV program, and in March his short film Endeavor was showcased at the SXSW Film Festival. The film features local rapper and Sudanese refugee Daniel Vango, a.k.a. DoubleDve, a senior at Lee High School. "I tried acting in middle school, but I feel more comfortable behind the lens as a director," Sosa explains. In college, he plans to study communications or political science and continue making films about subjects that interest him, exploring different genres such as mystery or fantasy. "Characters and themes can be examined in a variety of ways, and I'd like to expand my experience." His favorite directors include J. J. Abrams, Christopher Nolan, and Michael Wolfe, artists who have experimented with various mediums and genres.

ETV sponsor Pejman Milani has mentored Sosa at EHS, teaching him camera techniques and storytelling. Even as Sosa achieved an impressive list of festival selections with Endeavor—SXSW, Albuquerque Film Fest, Boomtown Film Fest, and L.A.'s Cinefest—Milani advised Sosa "to stay humble and work to get better."

Sosa is grateful for the maturity and opportunities he has gained at Episcopal, a blessed community where students may not fully understand that many children in our society have burdens. "Tough situations that they didn't cause but were born into," Sosa observes, whether it be poverty, domestic violence, drug-addicted parents, or immigration issues.

"Experience has taught me to approach people with equal respect—we're all humans," says Sosa.

He has also learned that while a director controls a plot's twists and turns, "In life, no outcome is guaranteed; all we can do is our best."

—Claire C. Fletcher

3D PRINTING

Delivers New Dimension of Technology to the Classroom

Episcopal High School continues to find unique and innovative ways to bring technology into the classroom, and the recent purchase of a 3D printer has only strengthened this focus. A 3D printer allows users to make three-dimensional objects through a computer model. Students can select items they wish to print, then sign up online to use it. To encourage collaboration, EHS's Technology Department has set up an Office 365 site that allows students and faculty to share ideas and promote 3D printing.

David Lankford, EHS Director of Technology, explains: "The printer works just like a traditional paper printer. You send a document and the printer prints on the horizontal axis. A 3D printer, using points assigned on both a vertical and horizontal axis, extrudes layers of hot plastic filament. Once several layers high, the object being printed is revealed."

Having a 3D printer at school gives students self-confidence

Students create a coaster to thank the EHS Dads Club for the 3D printer.

and critical thinking skills, and also encourages creativity.

Thinking of ways to use the printer and make it work the way they want it to demands that students be creative. If the printing fails, they must think critically to understand why. The students then make corrections and repeat the process, taking note of what went wrong and explore ways to correct each error. The student practices persistence and determination in refining their approach. Observation and self correction are the keys for 3D printing success.

The introduction of 3D printing also applies to STEAM learning in a preparatory school setting, according to Lankford. "The printer pushes students to visualize the end goal to make it work. In addition, such printing challenges them to own the processes of creation, production, and design. All three involve some aspect of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, and math. STEAM includes the aesthetic beauty of the arts as well as the science. Imagine a flying buttress. If

you research buildings in Paris, you'll find that Renaissance church design includes that architectural feature. By printing a model of the building, students can study the benefits of a flying buttress to the design."

Since October, when the 3D printer was furnished by the EHS Dads Club, the Technology Department has explored ways to incorporate its use into the curriculum. Teachers now have the opportunity to ask students to make a three-dimensional object that represents or manifests qualities common to those being studied in class. "The printer is addictive," Lankford admits. "Once they start, the students want to continue to tinker and innovate. The passion for an academic subject is ignited by and through technology."

The first application of 3D printing in the classroom was Lankford's 3D Printing Interim Term course in January.

Students printed fly fishing reels, carbon-fiber kite gussets,

and planetary gear assemblies. They were placed into teams of four, and each team was tasked to create three items per person. The first assignment was a simple 3D object such as a column or pyramid. The second allowed for angles greater than 60 degrees or an inverted pyramid design that required scaffolding. The third assignment featured interlocking parts or several printed parts that required assembly; the original object was scanned using a 3D scanner, or created using a CAD program.

The students' training for using the 3D printer included discussion on the thermal properties of extruded materials used by the machine. Students also explored CAD programs like TinkerCAD to look at a more sophisticated use of the printer. "Trial and error—theorizing a solution and trying iteratively until successful—was the thread that drove the class," Lankford explains.

Austin McGinnis '18, who participated in Lankford's Interim Term class, was inspired by the course to organize a group of sophomores to design a vehicle using the printer. McGinnis has been enthralled by automobile design since middle school, and he has built traditional go-karts in his garage at home. After the 3D Printer Interim Term course, he thought it would be fun to build a vehicle with the printer.

"We are currently in phase two of the design draft," he explains. "We believe we have a cool idea, and a steering mechanism called 'Prone' that could be patented." The concept features handle-bars used for steering that allow a driver to lie flat and feel the road while navigating turns safely.

McGinnis finds creative inspiration for design in both high end and more modestly priced automobiles such as the Pagani Huayra and Toyota Scion. "Those are two gorgeous examples of combining form and function," he says.

Since Interim Term, the number of individual class projects utilizing 3D printing is growing. Religion Department teacher Katheryn Schaeffer Ray '89 created a board game to help students review content before the mid-semester test. The game pieces were printed on the 3D printer, and each piece was selected for its intrinsic value to the class's curriculum: a statue of the Virgin Mary, for example. Another student used the printer to create a legislative building for his history class.

Students are also enjoying making miniatures. Freshman Rohan Asthana brought his 3D printer to use for the Interim Term class. He has found personal use for it in addition to academic applications. Asthana has fashioned parts to enhance his 3D printer, as well as a Star Wars keepsake and a cookbook stand for his mother.

"The potential for the printer in the curriculum is unlimited," adds Lankford. "EHS is excited about adding this unique innovation to its technology-integrated classroom."

—Emma Lyders

My first project was a keychain, and from then on I realized that the sky is the limit for 3D printing. I also had the opportunity to work with the computer to design my own projects, and it was amazing to see the physical product in my hand 20 minutes after I had created it on the computer. I learned a lot about trial and error, and the project was a great hands-on learning experience.

Brooke Doyle '17

ALUMNI WEEKEND 2016 BRINGS ALUMNI, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS TO CAMPUS

Friday evening's music was provided by Katie Stuckey Rushing '98 with the band Grand Old Grizzly featuring Will Thomas '97 and Chris Lewis '96.

piscopal High School launched its second annual Alumni Weekend on Friday, April 1, as alumni, friends, faculty, and family gathered to celebrate the Bishops Alumni Award recipients, Andrew Hawthorn '91 and Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts '96, along with Hexagon Distinguished Faculty and Staff Award recipients, Karen Foster and Julie Rollins.

In Chapel on Friday, the student body was able to take in two incredibly compelling talks by Hawthorn, a product marketing senior consultant at Dell Computers, and nonfiction writer Rhodes-Pitts, author of the critically acclaimed 2011 book, Harlem is Nowhere: A Journey to the Mecca of Black America. Hawthorn spoke of the profound impact that Episcopal High School had on shaping who he is today and also the lives of his brother and sister-in-law who are alumni.

He said that the faculty and staff helped him to identify talents that he continued to explore in college as well as his career. Addressing the seniors, Hawthorn encouraged them not to forget EHS and to use the moral compass provided to them during their high school years to make the most of the next stages in their lives. He reminded the underclassmen that they are in a special place where they will learn many life lessons beyond those lessons in taught in textbooks or classroom lectures.

Rhodes-Pitts reflected on the many hours she spent in the Chapel and how participation in community service such as Student of Service (SOS), helps to foster a greater community beyond the walls of EHS. She challenged the students to think about the wider connections in their lives and to consider those who came before them as they embark upon the future. Rhodes-Pitts, currently living in Haiti researching her second book, shared that Haiti and the United States have a significant connection, and had it not been for the Haitian revolution, the Louisiana Purchase never would have transpired. Her historical references demonstrated that even though events occurred in years past, their impact is still significant today.

Friday evening found Crum Field House filled with alumni, families, and friends to honor Hawthorn, Rhodes-Pitts, Foster, and Rollins. A special thank you is due to Jennifer Collins McCormick '94 who chaired the all-alumni gathering. To kick off the evening, Assistant Head of School Nancy Eisenberg proudly introduced the alumni award winners and shared an inspiring overview of their lives and careers after Episcopal High School. Her remarks reflected the lives of significance led by both Hawthorn and Rhodes-Pitts.

Rhodes-Pitts challenged the students to think about the wider connections in their lives and to consider those who came before them as they embark upon the future.

Anne Louise Conway '03, president of the Alumni Directors Council, recognized Science Department faculty member Foster and Director of College Counseling Rollins for their decades-long commitment to fostering the minds and spirits of Episcopal High School students. Both Foster and Rollins were greeted with overwhelming applause when they received their awards on stage. EHS is proud to have them as our very own!

Saturday's campus tours found alumni and their families marveling at the state-of-art classrooms and science labs in the Jack T. Trotter Academic & Sciences Building, recalling that their classrooms where much simpler. Upon entering the Convent, Dance Studio, Chapel, and Alkek Gym, alumni were immediately greeted by the familiar settings where each had spent a significant amount of time. As the tours concluded, the consensus was that everything at Episcopal was the same, yet different.

Saturday evening was full of class parties for the reunion years. Alumni were able to spend a fabulous Houston evening outside at various venues as they shared stories, memories, and current updates of where they have been and where they are now. In addition, teachers and coaches were able to make the reunions for part of the evening and participate in the many conversations that lasted well into the night.

For more Alumni Weekend reunion photos, turn to page 34.

—Margaret Young Save the date for Alumni Weekend 2017, on April 7-8!

MOMENTS

Faculty and staff offered their helping hands in the EHS ceramics studio to create pieces for the Houston Food Bank's Empty Bowls Project. Photo by Ashleigh Teel.

ROYAL KNIGHTS AUCTION DECLARED A SMASHING SUCCESS On Friday, February 26, 2016, the EHS community gathered to celebrate Episcopal High School at Royal Knights: A British Invasion! Co-chairs Julie Bayouth, Bonny Edwards, and Heather Herrold, along with countless volunteers and generous donors, raised an astounding $1.3 million net for the School's operating budget.

As we depart from London, the Auction Office is gearing up for A Knight on the Orient Express: A Grand Tour! Cochairs Catharine Faulconer, Kim Martin, and Kimberly Miller promise a luxurious "ride" through Europe that cannot be missed. Mark your calendars for February 24, 2017, to join the festivities.

During the Paddles Up portion of the Live Auction, EHS alumnae Vanessa Ramirez '02, founder of the nonprofit Eight Million Stories, discussed the impact EHS and the financial aid program had on her life. "I am incredibly honored to play a role in supporting the EHS Financial Aid Program as it was your open doors, open arms, and open hearts that empowered me to become the change agent my community so desperately needs and provided me the 'now you know what you didn't know' experiences that inspired me to start my own nonprofit, Eight Million Stories, whose mission is to aggressively disrupt the school to prison pipeline." Vanessa's heartfelt testimony combined with the generous giving of the EHS community raised more than $250,000 for the financial aid program at Episcopal.

For the latest "Orient Express" news and updates, check the School's website and weekly Windows e-newsletter. If you'd like to get involved, please contact Auction Coordinator Debbie Kelley at dkelley@ehshouston.org or Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator Kendall Buckalew McCord '03 at kmccord@ehshouston.org.

Decorations Chairs Allyson Connelly and Gretchen Hilyard transformed River Oaks Country Club into a party fit for the Royals with British soldiers and Buckingham Palace gates at the entrance of the club, and hydrangeas and British flags placed throughout the salon and dining area. Guests enjoyed Piccadilly Punch, a classic British meal, an outstanding Live Auction, and then finished the evening with mini Beef Wellingtons in the Knight Cap Pub, all while supporting EHS.

Article by Kendall Buckalew McCord '03. Photo by Chris Bailey Photography.

Q+A with EHS Teachers

Pop Quiz turns the table on teachers and asks them to respond to 13 quick questions. Their enthusiastic responses reveal the values, quirks, and interests that make them so effective in leading EHS students.

ERIC LERCH

Assistant Dean of Academics, Teacher, and Coach Eric Lerch grew up in Southern California, where he attended Lutheran High School of Orange County. He then headed northeast to Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, where he also played football. After graduation, he moved to Texas and spent one year at SPC rival St. Mark's in Dallas before arriving at the correct location in Houston at Episcopal. Currently in his 13th year at EHS, he serves as the Assistant Dean of Academics, working primarily with members of the 9th and 10th grade classes in academic support. He also teaches world history and is an assistant varsity football coach.

Eric and his wife, Courtney, have been married for nine years. They have three children: William, age 6, an avid golfer; Catherine, age 3, a passionate and independent young spirit; and John, age 1, who spends all day either laughing or eating.

What's on your playlist right now? Otis Redding, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, CCR, Journey, U2, Garth Brooks. What was the first concert you attended? The main one that stands out was seeing Neil Diamond at the Toyota Center a few years ago. If you weren't a teacher, what would you pick for a career? Follow the Craig Kilborne/Josh Elliot career path of Sportscenter host parlayed into a national talk show host gig. What is your proudest accomplishment? In 2013, I was honored to receive the Mark F. Adler Faculty Award here at EHS. I came to Episcopal with only one year of teaching under my belt, so achieving something like this was only possible through the incredible support and professional development offered by this community. To be recognized among such an outstanding group of faculty was an amazing and humbling experience. Do you have a favorite app or tech gadget? Clash of Clans... Me and this army! Which pro or college sports team do you cheer for? I am first and foremost a fan of my beloved Los Angeles Dodgers.

Growing up going to games at Chavez Ravine, I still have vivid memories of our magical run in 1988 with Orel Hershiser's scoreless innings streak and Kirk Gibson's home run in Game 1 of the World Series. I will be up late this year listening to Vin Scully, the greatest announcer of all time, calling games from the West Coast for his final season. And of course, I have to give a shout out to the 2015 Ivy League Football champions, the Big Green from Dartmouth. I also root for the Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Cowboys, Phoenix Suns, and Arizona State Sun Devils. Did you have a mentor growing up who inspired your career? I have had too many teachers to name here who have inspired me, but I especially think about my 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Hazelwood, my middle school homeroom teacher Lynn Mohr, my high school football coach Jim Kunau, and my Greek history professor Dr. Paul Christesen. But the teacher who had the biggest influence on me was my mom. Mrs. Lerch taught middle school for two decades, and it was a treat to bring her in to my Interim Term class to give a lesson on the Walt Disney Corporation, since she now works at Disneyland. What's your favorite city abroad? Barcelona has everything you could want in a great city. Amazing food, unique architecture, rich history, and the greatest football team on the planet. Barca—més que un club! If you could travel back in time, what period would you choose? Pax Romana. Ancient Rome had indoor plumbing and a functioning legal system, so that's a good start. What trait do you most admire in your colleagues?

Supportive. Our teachers are incredibly sympathetic and encouraging, and they go above and beyond to help our students. What trait do you most admire in your students? My favorite part of teaching is the conversation with students, and the quality of that exchange is driven by their participation. I love when students put themselves out there to engage with the material. Read any good books recently? I just finished Allen Drury's classic political novel Advise and Consent, and now I am working my way through Susan Wise Bauer's The History of the Ancient World. If you could eat only one meal this week, what would it be? Tons of deli meat and cheese stuffed between two slices of fresh bread. Miss you, Mama Tina!

AMIRA KAMAL Spanish Teacher

This is Amira Kamal's fifth year teaching and third year at EHS. She graduated from the University of Houston and then attended la Fundación José Ortega y Gasset-Gregorio Marañón in Madrid, Spain. She grew up in Sugar Land and began her career at Fort Bend ISD before joining EHS. Kamal teaches Spanish I and Spanish II and works in the library. She also serves on the Honor Council and sponsors La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, National Honor Society, DIA, the cooking club, and Arabic club.

Kamal has four older sisters and one younger brother, seven nieces and nephews, and two more on the way. "We are extremely close," says Kamal, "and I am so lucky to have the majority of my relatives in Houston." Besides spending time with family, she likes to cross-train, box, and play the piano.

What's on your playlist right now? I love all genres of music, but I've recently been listening to Sia, Florence and the Machine, Coldplay, J. Cole, Chambao, and this incredible pianist named Chilly Gonzales. What was the first concert you attended? When I was younger, my sister dragged me to see Enrique Iglesias. At the time, Enrique was only well known to the Latino and Hispanic population. Although I really didn't know who he was when I went to the concert, I had a blast and that experience was pivotal in developing a true passion for the Spanish culture. If you weren't a teacher, what would you pick for a career? I would want to pursue a career that helped me apply and develop my love of language. I've always had an interest in international fashion, and it would be incredible to travel the world discovering fabrics and design, and have the chance to collaborate globally with creative people. What is your proudest accomplishment? I am proud to have stepped out of my comfort zone and fulfilled a lifelong dream to travel the world. I have always been deeply fascinated by history and the world's cultures, and to date, I have had the opportunity to visit over 40 countries. Traveling is a humbling and enriching experience, and I always look forward to that next stamp on my passport. Do you have a favorite app or tech gadget? Words With Friends! I am OBSESSED. Which pro or college sports team do you cheer for? None! I did not grow up following sports. In fact, my first football game was here at EHS. Go Knights! Did you have a mentor growing up who inspired your career? I had a PALS (Peer Assistance and Leadership) teacher in high school who was someone that I deeply admire to this day. Her positive attitude, kindness, and genuine care for her students is an illustration of the type of person I strive to become, both in and out of the classroom. What's your favorite city abroad? I love Barcelona—it's magical! Barcelona has the perfect mix of art, history, individuality, culture, and fun! If you haven't had a chance to visit, just imagine that Tim Burton and Dr. Seuss came together to design a city. If you could travel back in time, what period would you choose? I would head to the 3rd century BC, to visit the Library of Alexandria. Just imagine all of the marvelous discoveries of the ancients, and how much of it has been lost to time. It's hard to envision the amount of knowledge stored within those walls, and let's not forget the incredible people you might run into! What trait do you most admire in your colleagues? Their unceasing dedication. I feel fortunate to work with people who are wholly focused on bettering our students and reminding our kids of their importance and purpose. What trait do you most admire in your students? I admire my students' persistent determination to excel. Being a student can be tough, and yet their resolve and thirst to succeed is unyielding. We can all learn something from them. Read any good books recently? I am currently reading Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. The book is filled with striking imagery, clever wordplay, and some fun twists. If you could eat only one meal this week, what would it be? Easy. Who doesn't love pizza? The best pizza I've ever had was in Naples. It was crisp, gooey, and cooked with an egg on top. Delicious!

1991 CLASS REUNION An intimate gathering gave those from the Class of 1991 time to reconnect and celebrate Bishops Alumni Award recipient Andrew Hawthorn. Teachers Alice Davidson and John Flanagan visited with members of the Class of 1991, and everyone had a great time reminiscing about their time at EHS. Photos by Marc Nathan Photography.

1996 CLASS REUNION Lauren Levicki Courville kicked off the evening with a toast welcoming over 70 attendees to the Class of 1996 reunion. It was a fabulous Houston evening under live oaks and strung lights that carried into the after party at The Owl Bar. It was great catching up with this group of alumni!

Photos by Marc Nathan Photography.

2006 CLASS REUNION Over 30 alumni from the Class of 2006 gathered at The Owl Bar to celebrate their 10-year reunion.

As they reminisced with old friends, guests enjoyed sliders, chips and queso, and sweet treats catered by the bar and Charlie's & Co. Many of our 2006 alumni are establishing their careers and celebrating weddings. In fact, Rachel Doherty Aiello '06 was married on the evening of the reunion!

Photos by Marc Nathan Photography.

2011 CLASS REUNION Alumni from the Class of 2011 enjoyed a beautiful spring night on the porch of The Owl Bar for their five-year reunion. Guests came from as far as New York City to see their classmates and friends. Many attendees are settling in to their first jobs, while others are pursing graduate degrees. The Class of 2011 is thriving in their post-college life.

Photos by Marc Nathan Photography.

FALL KNIGHT OUT Back for its second year, the EHS-Kinkaid-St. John's mixer at Saint Arnold Brewing Company brought over 200 alumni together for a fun night. There was lots of excitement as alumni from all three schools saw each other and reconnected!

Top Row – Allison McConnell Monroe '06, Price Monroe '05; Megan Kaldis '05, Casey Wright '05; Bottom Row – Michelle Caldwell, Kellan Caldwell '03; Greg Kaldis '07, Jennifer Hobson Kaldis '07.

HOLIDAY LUNCH Once again, alumni from near and far gather for the annual EHS Holiday Lunch. Each year, we look forward to seeing alumni, meeting their children and hearing all the many updates. In addition, the fajitas and queso help with the holiday cheer! Mark your calendars for the next Holiday Lunch on Saturday, December 17. We would love to see you and your family!

Top Row – Jill Buja, Max Buja '91; Whitney Jackson '00, Kelsey Goodwin; Bottom Row – Ashley Parker Pope '03, John Pope; David Nwabuisi '08, Spencer Evans '05.

AUSTIN, TEXAS With the fall SPC championship in Austin, EHS alumni gathered at Moonshine for an evening on the patio. We saw everyone from UT college freshman to alumni that have been settled in Austin for some time. Word is that SPC will be back in Austin next fall, so we'll see you again this November!

Top Row – Joseph Presley, Betsy Myers Presley '05; Ashley Brown '12, Stephen Pitt '12, Isa Hetherington '12, Meagan Meeks '12, Mary Alex Knight '12, Julie Nini '12, Stewart Cartwright '12, Drew Galtney '12, Will Fraser '12, Carter Mizell '12; Bottom Row – Emily Roeser Wehring '95, Maisie Scharold '93; Daniel Berra, Darby Taylor Berra '98, John Colello.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK Heather Skidmore Howard '87, COO of Anya Hindmarch, graciously arranged for EHS to host an alumni event at the Madison Avenue flagship store. Former faculty members Martha Newport and Clinton Carbon joined the fun. We loved hearing about everyone's experiences in the Big Apple! To all of our NYC alums, be sure to visit campus when you're in Houston!

Top Row – Martha Newport, John Colello, Clinton Carbon; Kendall Buckalew McCord '03, Katie Stevens '06; Bottom Row – Mason Smajstrla '12, Emily Garibaldi '11; Justin Humphries '01, Laura Hixon Hsu '02.

KNIGHT ARRIVALS Walker Raymond Born February 18, 2014 to Mary (McDaniel) '01 and Weston O'Black

Aubrey Rose Born June 3, 2015 to Tracy and Paul Lehman '01

Annie Born August 8, 2015 to Julie (Antill) '01 and Ryan Bergeron '01

Mary Lucille "Lucy" Born October 21, 2014 to Mary and Will Harper '94

Channing Born June 18, 2015 to Gina (Groman) '96 and TJ Cooley

Dante Born August 22, 2015 to Meagan (Hyde) '98 and Damien De Clerck

Brooks Kiel Born December 17, 2014 to Christie (Peeler) '01 and Kiel Garella

Larsen Michael and Finn Ryan Born July 1, 2015 to Ingrid (Tellepsen) '01 and Michael Cribbs

Preston Born August 27, 2015 to Piasha VanTho '05

Glen Wallace Born February 14, 2015 to Kimberly and Jeff Raben '92

Isabelle Louise Born July 4, 2015 to Kristin (Jacobs) '00 and David Thomas '94

Georgia Collins Born August 29, 2015 to Katie and Forrest Andrews '00

Sofia Marianne Born March 15, 2015 to Lizzie and Anthony Krajcer '94

Evelyn Lee Born July 11, 2015 to Kathleen (Lee) '98 and Philip McDaniel

2) Mary Francis Born August 31, 2015 to Tany and Chaz Klaes '05

Josephine Juhree Born April 10, 2015 to Deanna and Steven Packard '94

5) Weston Kemble Born July 15, 2015 to Lauren and Bryan Athon '04

Anna Ebersole "Ebby" Born September 5, 2015 to Katherine (Lane) '04 and Ryan Allen

Lila Beth Born May 4, 2015 to Jennifer and Brad Tashenberg '89

Hannah Elizabeth Born July 21, 2015 to Kortney (Caldwell) '04 and Kirk Oliver

Ainsley Savannah Born September 7, 2015 to Sarah (Swann) '02 and Matt Warren

Lucy Born May 5, 2015 to Henley (MacIntyre) '99 and Carter Old

Annie Born July 22, 2015 to Katie (Macintyre) '03 and Matthew Wold

Wyatt Allen Born September 18, 2015 to Mary and Seth Reiser '99

Lilian Born May 13, 2015 to Meg (Greenwood) '02 and Philip Rife

Keeland James Born July 27, 2015 to Betsy Gray (Keeland) '00 and Javier Lemaster

Luke Randolph Born October 7, 2015 to Lauren and Rand Lionberger '02

Jake Edward and Beau Thomas Born May 21, 2015 to Laura and Chris Hutcheson '96

Scarlett Leigh Born July 29, 2015 to Jennifer and Daniel Loper '00

Allison Braley Born October 12, 2015 to Melissa (Millin) '04 and Connor Cook

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Oliver James Born October 26, 2015 to Heather (Williamson) '92 and Michael Tonan

Peter William Born December 14, 2015 to Jessica (Miranda) '03 and Howard Haryanto '03

John Emmott V Born January 24, 2016 to Lisa and John Emmott '97

Cassidy Joan Born October 29, 2015 to Lauren and Brad Geary '00

Eleanor "Ellie" Francis Born December 21, 2015 to Laura (Hixson) '02 and Geoffrey Hsu

6) Henry Ryan Born January 26, 2016 to Sandra and Ryan Mendez '01

Kate Golden Born November 9, 2015 to Elaine (Golden) '00 and Russ Webster

Leigh Carter Born December 21, 2015 to Amanda (Hobson) '04 and Ryan Savoie

Alessandra Michelle Born February 1, 2016 to Amanda (Reed) '96 and Armand Bonvicino

7) Eve Alexandra Born November 15, 2015 to Becca (Heilman) '03 and Daniel Davison

Adeline Kadriye Born December 23, 2015 to Kadriye and Avery Alcorn '06

Lucy Caroline Born February 2, 2016 to Leigh (Nelson) '04 and Jeff Williams '05

Hannah Grace Born November 18, 2015 to Katie and Will Miller '98

Elijah Aleksander Born December 24, 2015 to Angie and Julio Veliz '04

Harrison Bennett Born February 10, 2016 to Robin (Jones) '99 and Jason Begnaud

Graham Taylor Born November 20, 2015 to Kelly (Dalio) '02 and Adam Tepper

Audrey Elizabeth Born December 28, 2015 to Virginia (Skelton) '06 and Micah O'Hare

Charlotte Brooke Born February 11, 2016 to Megan and Matt Lewis '99

4) Davis Mitchell and Ford Gilchrist Born November 24, 2015 to Emily and Scott Jackson '98

William James Born January 10, 2016 to Jessica (Wolff) '03 and Ben Perry

Ruby La Verne Born February 12, 2016 to Elizabeth (Kugler) '00 and Rocky Harris

Josephine Calamity Born November 26, 2015 to Bette (Bentley) '04 and Brian Santa Maria

1) Robert Wells Born January 20, 2016 to Sarah (Brown) '98 and Robert Bailey

Alex Dylan Born February 18, 2016 to Alysha (Kahn) '97 and Blake Frieden

Camden Andrew Born November 30, 2015 to Lindsey and Thurston Webb '01

Thomas Norwood Born January 20, 2016 to Elizabeth (Frierson) '05 and Brett Taaffe

Nelson Michael Born February 20, 2016 to Joi (Motley) '95 and Garrett Jones

William Barton Born November 30, 2015 to Lauren (Timbrook) '99 and Andy Ross

Benjamin Born January 21, 2016 to Leslie (Lloyd) '04 and Jonathan Greene

Riggan Archer Born February 24, 2016 to Jenny (Campo) '00 and Rusty Rogers

3) William Kraege Born December 5, 2015 to Mary (Oates) '00 and Parker Polan

Greer Merrel Born January 21, 2016 to Margot and John Athon '01

As of February 29, 2016.

Please send your Knight Arrivals to Margaret Young at myoung@ehshouston.org, and be sure to share your own photos on Facebook and Instagram!

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CLASS NOTES Send your updates to Kendall Buckalew McCord '03 at kmccord@ehshouston.org so that you can be featured here in the next issue of Pillars magazine! You can also keep up with your fellow alumni by joining the EHS alumni Facebook page.

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Todd Frazier is creating worldclass musical programming for Houston Methodist Hospital's lobby performances; composing an opera based on a heart transplant performed by his father. He is also writing a symphony, Thomas Jefferson: The Making of America.

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Courtney Key Tardy works at the Rice Design Alliance at Rice University's School of Architecture, where she oversees membership and fundraising for RDA. RDA is a program dedicated to the advancement of architecture, urban design, and the built environment in Houston. Courtney has a master's degree in Architectural History from the University of Virginia. She and her husband, Philip, have three children: Winifred, age 13; Harry, age 11; and Cecily, age 7.

Lisa Papademetriou is an author whose latest book, A Tale of Highly Unusual Magic, was released in October 2015. Goodreads says of the book "Bestseller and author of the popular series Confectionately Yours Lisa Papademetriou is back with a magical, page-turning adventure for readers of all ages—a touching tale about destiny and the invisible threads that link us all, ultimately, to one another." Not one to sit idle, Lisa also has an engaging and comical video personality as the grammar diva Ivana Correctya. Ivana provides tips on the many nuances of the English language.

Check out www.ivanacorrectya.com.

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Hether Flanigan, her husband Randy Agee, and three sons now reside in Salado, Texas.

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Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Tom Covington's San Franciscobased analytics startup tag.bio created software to analyze information before a soccer game to determine how the opposing team is expected to perform.

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In October 2015, the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Andrew Friedman as the team's director of baseball operations.

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The band Grand Old Grizzly featuring Chris Lewis and Will Thomas '97 released a new album "Cosmonada" in February 2015.

Jayson Seidman is building a new boutique hotel in the Montrose area of Houston, Texas.

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Clayton Katz and Lauren Blaylock Teare '98 received the Houston Association of Realtors Top 20 Realtors Under 40 Award for 2015.

John Thomas-Kobos wed Krystie Ruth

Davila on October 17, 2015, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Will Thomas is a partner in the new Raven Tower. The Tower was originally built in the 1970s as a metal fabrication shop with a bachelor pad on the top floor. Now, it is an amazing bar and venue for live music.

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Katie Stuckey Rushing wrote, starred in, and directed her first play entitled Wake Up, Mama to sold out audiences in Houston in the fall of 2015. Wake Up, Mama is the story of a woman who finds herself overwhelmed with the transition into motherhood. Feeling lost, void of purpose, and disconnected from herself and God, she sets out on a mission to discover who she is and what she is meant to do with her life. The cast included four actors playing multiple characters. For more information on the production, visit www.wakeupmamatheplay.com.

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Riley Sharman married Lee-Taylor Evans on February 27, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas. Stephen Ebaugh served as one of the groomsmen, and Eddy Blanton and Craig Peterson were ushers.

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On July 18, 2015, Collier Crouch wed Denise Bajgrowicz in Lake Tahoe, California.

Class Notes Jenny McKinney married Austin Moore on January 30, 2016, in Houston, Texas.

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Laura Denson is now a Financial Recruitment Manager with The Rowland Group located in Houston, Texas.

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Jenny Childers graduated with honors from the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston in May 2015.

She was named one of the Top Five Outstanding Students in her graduating class.

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Caroline Dudley Bean received the 2015 Rookie of the Year Award and was named a Top Producer for 2015 at Greenwood King Properties.

Anne Louise Conway was named 2015 Commercial Sales Top Producer at Old Republic Title.

HEATHER SKIDMORE HOWARD '87

From the Runway

When Heather Skidmore Howard graduated from Washington College with a degree in sociology, she returned to Houston in pursuit of a career in social work. During her search for a degree-related job, Howard began working for a friend who had recently started a screen-printing t-shirt company. Suddenly, Heather found herself part of a three-person company, and it was there that she learned how to build various departments such as customer service, inventory management, and credit and collections.

With this newfound experience under her belt, Howard decided it was time to leave Houston and head to San Francisco. After her tenure at two companies, Howard landed at the iconic company, Gap Inc., as director of operations and then as director of production. During this time in San Francisco, Heather married and had her twin daughters, Taylor and Addison. Although she was managing work and family life well, Howard and her husband, Chris, were eager for more of an adventure.

With London in mind, both Howard and her husband began interviewing for positions that would allow them the opportunity to live in Europe. She met the English designer Anya Hindmarch and was hired as director of product development and production of Anya Hindmarch London. During the London Fashion Week shows, Anya Hindmarch is the only accessories brand to produce a full on-schedule show. Initially, the company employed 40 people, but now the main office has grown to 100 employees. In Heather's first five years, the scope of her job expanded to also include not only product development and production but also shipping and warehousing, and in 2015, she was promoted to chief operating officer. In this new role, Howard runs the supply chain and the processes around them—design, product development, sales, production, and quality control.

In discussing her success, Howard says that EHS is "one of the best things that could have happened to me. My best friends today are the women I met in 1984. The freedom and foundation from EHS were the building blocks of what has carried me through my life and career today."

—Margaret Young

Megan McGraw married Shaw MacIntyre '96 on August 22, 2015, in Ojai Valley, California. Caroline Dudley Bean served as matron of honor and Katie Lucia served as maid of honor.

Bridesmaids included Lytch Turnow Gutmann, Shannon MacIntyre '00, and Kendall Buckalew McCord.

Adriana Banks, Anne Louise Conway, and Elizabeth Schlotzhauer Putnam were in the house party. John Nicholson '96 and Carter Malone '96 served as best men. Groomsmen included Scott Gordon '94 and Matt Herring '96. Andrew Bean '04 and Drew Evans '94 were ushers.

Elizabeth Schlotzhauer married Buck Putnam on April 23, 2016, in Houston, Texas. Kendall Buckalew McCord served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Diana Dunlap Bridger, Caroline Dudley Bean, Anne Louise Conway, Megan McGraw MacIntyre, and Ashley Forgason Willis. Tobin Summers served as a reader in the ceremony.

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Kelsey McDowell wed Guillermo Machado on December 12, 2015, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Bridesmaids included Meredith Clote, Melissa Millin Cook, Sarah Harrison Ford, Leanne Reeves Gotcher, Amanda Hobson Savoie, Kelly Boss Shields, and Caroline Brantley Williams. Andy McDowell '00 served as a groomsman.

Mary Catherine Ziegler married Jay Birk on April 18, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Sean Knecht and Sammy Lampe '07 appeared on ABC's Shark Tank, where they presented their company, PrideBites Pet Products, to the judges.

On June 13, 2015, Melissa Matteson married Travis Jenkins in Houston.

Abbey Matteson Ames '06 and Emily Matteson '10, sisters of the bride,

served as matron of honor and maid of honor. Courtney Somerville Becker, Katy Pyburn Dunlap, and Elizabeth Taaffe were bridesmaids. The house party included Betsy Myers Presley.

Jordan Owens married Lindsay Nichols on Saturday, November 14, 2015, in Midland, Texas. Groomsmen included Robert Buckwalter and Rogers Crain.

John Scully and Michael Weekley served as ushers. Sister of the groom, Leigh Owens Fitzgerald, served as a bridesmaid.

On November 14, 2015, Liz Webster wed Cullen Kappler. Lindsey Webster Amiralai '99 served her sister as matron of honor. Shaden Abboushi, Adriana Banks '03, Georgia Carter, Molly Carter, Addie D'Agostino, Katie Lucia '03, Annina Stefanelli '04, Sarah Downie Zahoryin were bridesmaids. Jordan Emmott '00 served as a groomsman.

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Tommy Chernosky married Lindsay Carey on July 18, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Tommy is currently working as a project engineer with Plains All American Pipeline.

In May 2016, Alanna Dorsett will receive her MFA in Directing from the Actor's Studio Drama School at Pace University in New York City.

Meghan Grisell works as the Development Manager at the American Lung Association in Houston.

Josh Tobin plays Leo in "4000 Miles" in a sterling production from Center Stage in Baltimore.

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Neat Clark married Anna Chae on August 29, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

Anderson Clark '14 served his brother as best man. Groomsmen included Carter Johnson and Peter McLean.

Steven Klimczak wed Amber Maddox on June 6, 2015, in Dallas, Texas.

Madison Klimczak '12 served as a bridesmaid. Neal Brown and Sammy Lampe were groomsmen.

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On November 14, 2015, Ajay Brivic married Chloe Goodman in The Woodlands, Texas. Dakota Klaes served as a groomsman.

Emily Brlansky married Connor Tamlyn on October 17, 2015, in Houston. Bridesmaids included Amy Brlansky '11, Vivian Heard, Megan O'Shaughnessy, Jenny Tamlyn '11, and Emily Vidor. Trevor Tamlyn '08, brother of the groom, served as best man. James Brooks '05, Robert Buckwalter '05, Jordan Owens '05, Michael Weekley '05, and Jeffrey Williams '05 were groomsmen.

Ellie Chernosky wed Eric Johnson on October 24, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Kathryn Sinclair and Rebecca Copeland Bajgier served as bridesmaids. Brother of the bride, Tommy Chernosky '06, served as a groomsman.

Harrison Cullen married Lilly Lewis on February 27, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Lisa Wojnar is a preschool teacher at Drumlin Farms Community Preschool in Massachusetts where children learn through hands-on nature-based experiences.

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Emily Matteson teaches kindergarten at KIPP Connect in Houston.

Stephanie Styles plays the lead actress in the musical "Newsies."

Andrew Tharp is an Oil Products Trading Analyst at Noble Americas in Houston. Noble is one of the largest blenders and shippers of retail grade

Class Notes gasoline. He completed his Bachelor's of Business Administration and Master's of Science in Finance at Texas A&M in August of 2014 and December of 2015.

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In June 2015, Elon Cornelius graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in American Studies.

Travis Gauntt married Lizzy Orr on June 7, 2015, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tyler Gauntt '13, brother of the groom, served as best man. Kevin Hassenflu served as a groomsman. Ushers included Shea Pierce and Holden Hamblen.

Lauren Hollins graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor's degree in Biological Science and Geology in May 2015.

University of South Alabama junior Ken Williams made the Third Team All-Sun Belt Conference Men's Basketball Team.

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Alysia Anderson's short film "Geester," funded through Kickstarter, was selected to screen at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2016.

Mitchell Webber is a sophomore defender on Louisiana State University's lacrosse team.

Falyn Page was selected to join the University of Missouri's Tour Team.

Additionally, this summer Falyn will travel to Florence, Italy, to attend the Florence Arts & Culture Short-Term Program.

Princeton soccer midfielder Jeremy Colvin was named "Ivy League Rookie of the Week" in October 2015.

GINNY FUCHS '06

Fighting Her Way to the Top

Ginny Fuchs is not your average 28-year-old. Instead of attending office meetings and young professionals networking events, her days consist of intense physical training, strict dieting, and sheer focus on her sport: boxing. She has her sights set on the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

While at Episcopal, Fuchs had never stepped foot into a boxing ring. "I was an athlete, but my focus was track and field," she explains. After graduating from EHS in 2006, Fuchs headed east to Louisiana State University. It was not until her sophomore year of college that she discovered boxing. "What began as a way to stay in shape, soon turned into a passion and a career," says Fuchs.

After competing in several boxing tournaments, it was clear Fuchs had talent, real talent. She later qualified for the 2012 Olympic Trials, but ultimately finished fourth. She did not let this disappointment shatter her Olympic dreams. Instead, it motivated her to work harder toward the 2016 Olympics. And she is quite close to making this dream a reality.

In May 2016, Fuchs will have a chance to qualify for the Olympic Games during the 2016 Women's World Boxing Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. If she qualifies, Fuchs will be EHS's first alumni member to be an Olympian.

No matter the outcome, Fuchs manifests the heart of a champion and is a true fighter, in every sense of the word.

—Kendall Buckalew McCord '03

Class Notes In November 2015, Georgetown University freshman Haddon Hughes won an Intercollegiate Sailing Association Women's Singlehanded National Championship. Haddon is the first Georgetown sailor to win the event.

Cornell University's 2015-2016 Society of Women Engineers Corporate Relations Liaisons Team.

Autumn Watt was accepted into

ANDREW PATERSON '06

Making Medical Tests "Smart"

Andrew Paterson, a chemical engineering doctoral student at the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering, won the Young Investigator Award at Affinity 2015, a conference of the International Society for Molecular Recognition.

The award recognized Paterson's ongoing research in rapid medical testing using nanophosphors, lightemitting nanoparticles, to detect biomarkers such as viruses, proteins, and bacteria. Paterson has worked to improve over-the-counter rapid medical tests since 2012, when he joined the lab of Richard Willson, UH Huffington-Woestemeyer Professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, after completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado Boulder.

"Our goal is to get this diagnostic technology out of the lab and into doctors' offices, and ultimately, we want to develop a consumer device sold in drugstores, so people can buy off-the-shelf diagnostic tests for a variety of diseases," says Paterson.

He and UH colleague Balakrishnan Raja have formed a startup, Luminostics, to commercialize the diagnostic technology. Their technology features a smartphone-based diagnostic platform that uses a lateral flow assay reader and high detectable nanophosphors for sensitive disease detection. Luminostics was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from Johns Hopkins University to develop point-of-care tests using the smartphone reader platform.

After many years of research, Paterson is excited to see his concept move one step closer to the consumer.

"What drives me is the excitement of taking an idea that could change the world and have a positive impact on people's lives, and developing that idea into reality," he explains. "By creating technology that enables accurate medical diagnostic testing with a smartphone, we hope to empower people to take control of their health in unprecedented ways."

Paterson credits his high school years at Episcopal for teaching him how to write. "Although my career is in engineering and science, one of the best things I took away from being a student at EHS is a solid foundation in writing. From writing scientific papers and patents to developing business plans for technology commercialization, the writing skills I developed as a student at Episcopal have been indispensable."

—Claire C. Fletcher

The Last Word

GOLDEN LESSONS FROM A SILVER CAR

by Forrest Pressler '17

I am the kid in the old silver car. In 1991, eight years before I was born, my father bought a 1985 BMW M6. For as long as I can remember I asked him not to ever sell "the silver car." He and I spent a lot of time together cleaning the car and keeping it in good shape, and the driver's seat is where I learned to slip a clutch. When I turned 16, it became my car.

Throughout years of keeping the car restored, we became good friends with Hans Richter at Texas German Autohaus (TGA). Last spring, I asked Hans if I could work for him over the summer, and he hired me for two weeks. This was right after the Memorial Day floods, and while most of my time was spent vacuuming waterlogged carpets, I also was able to assist with pulling and replacing an engine on an Audi.

Working with the porters and mechanics was an invaluable experience for me. They all taught me the importance of doing a job right and taking pride in my work. No car left TGA unless it was running perfectly and did not have a grain of sand in the carpet or a water spot on the body.

Not only did I learn how to take care of equipment, but I also learned how important it is to provide an overall pleasant

experience for a customer. For me, that meant clean bathrooms, fresh coffee, clean cars, and a clean uniform.

For the customer service people at TGA, that meant that the customer was always right, and communication was key.

Who knew that an old car could influence my life so much? It was fun to work on the car with my dad, and it taught me the value of taking care of things. It also led to a job that taught me to take pride in my work no matter what and allowed me to see some of the things that make a business successful.

Forrest Pressler is a junior at EHS. He is on student council and the volleyball and swim teams. A version of this article first appeared in The Buzz Magazines.

Photo by Ashleigh Teel.

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