FWCD Falconer - Winter 2016

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Volume 7, Issue 1 Winter 2016

New Year, New Head of School

W O R T H

C O U N T R Y

D A Y

Seniors Jacob Rains and Adele Elkind were crowned 2015 Homecoming king and queen.

Photo by Robert Burn

Administrative Team

Volume 7, Issue 1

Eric Lombardi Head of School Dr. Brad Philipson Assistant Head of School for Academics Steve Stackhouse Assistant Head of School for Operations Tom Mitchell Chief Financial Officer Joe Breedlove ’78 Executive Director of Breakthrough

The Magazine of Fort Worth Country Day

Bill Arnold ’86 Head of Upper School

F e at u r e s

Frank Gendusa Athletic Director

18 Cultivating Leaders

Shari Lincoln Head of Lower School

Members of the FWCD and TVS administrative teams honed their skills as a cohort, attending the first Institute for Independent Leadership on the TCU campus.

Kathy Lott Director of Admission and Financial Aid John Stephens Head of Middle School

22 A New Era

Robert Stovall Director of Fine Arts

Head of School Eric Lombardi has immersed himself into the FWCD community, becoming a quick study on all things related to the School.

Sandra Tuomey Director of Advancement Steve Uhr Director of Technology

Art & Science

EDITOR Shannon Rossman Allen

of Advancement

ART DIRECTOR

28 The Art & Science of Advancement Advancement is about building relationships, communication and sharing a story. In this five-year report, see how the FWCD Advancement Office has propelled the School forward.

Advancement: the act of moving forward; the act or result of making something better, more successful.

Lisa Koger Contributors Courtney Bourgeois Paige Farris Chisholm ’87 Rachel Donahue Yolanda Espinoza Mel Hurst Debby Jennings Shel Juliao ’92 Shilo Mancini Renee Pierce Dr. Brad Philipson Sandra Tuomey Lisa Wallace

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2 View from My Window 3 Around Campus 8 Giving Back 10 Faculty Q&A 12 Athletics 16 The Arts 42 Alumni News 50 Class Notes 60 Annual Report

Questions? Concerns? Comments?

Contact Shannon Allen at shannon.allen@fwcd.com Send address changes to: Fort Worth Country Day Advancement Office 4200 Country Day Lane Fort Worth, Texas 76109

The Falconer is published biannually for Fort Worth Country Day families, alumni and friends by the Advancement Office. Opinions represented may not necessarily be the position of the Board or administration. Fort Worth Country Day has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, FWCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or national origin in admissions, the administration of its educational policies, financial aid, athletics and other School-administered programs.

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let ter from head of school ERIC LOMBARDI

View from My Window

Around Campus PEOPLE • HONORS • EVENTS • NEWS

From my office desk where I am sitting as I write, I undoubtedly have the best view on campus. I see a very active hallway on one side and an even more active Trustees Plaza in the other direction. These huge windows are a gift.

As good as the view is, though, I don’t like to spend a lot of time at my desk. In 30 years of teaching, I have always preferred to be with students, colleagues or parents, either in a classroom, in the office or beyond.

I particularly relish the chance to get well beyond the office, traveling to Fort Worth Country Day gatherings in other cities through our Falcons on the Road program. A highlight of my alumni experiences to date has been getting to have iconic faculty join the alums in New York. Will Stansbery H’08, Claire-Lise Knecht H’06 and Sharon Foster H’05 were the clear lure to our February gathering at the home of

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Kirk Henckels ’70 and Fernanda Kellogg. Bill Arnold ’86 and Joe Breedlove ’78 joined the gang at our November event in Austin, hosted by Clark Davis ’92 and his wife, Janice. It is absolutely impossible not to catch the contagious pride this institution instills when I talk to those legends and when I see them interact with their former students.

I look forward to many more such trips. Selfishly, I learn so much with each conversation about a beloved teacher, a favorite tradition, a difficult challenge. I have loved the description of a head of school as Storyteller-In-Chief. The stories are so much richer when I am not sitting behind this desk looking out the window, but rather having you join me in my office, or letting me join you where you are gathering. I look forward to accumulating many more stories and learning about your FWCD experiences and fond memories. I am so very lucky to be here.

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FWCD Scholars

because I said I would

National Merit Semifinalists William Newton and Kinsey McGlasson are Fort Worth Country Day’s two National Merit Finalists for the 201516 academic year. Among the 16,000 semifinalists announced nationally in September, these academically talented FWCD seniors will continue in the competition for the 7,400 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered later this spring.

National Hispanic Scholars

Gustavo Torres, Sarah Nolan, Reagan Mulqueen and Andrew Burgos are Fort Worth Country Day’s four National Hispanic Scholars. The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983 to identify outstanding Hispanic/Latino High school students. This year, the NHRP recognized more than 5,000 Hispanic/Latino students selected from a pool of more than 259,000 who took the 2014 PSAT/NMSQT and identified themselves as Hispanic/Latino.

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because I said I would. Alex Sheen’s message at the Captain David R. “Chip” Herr, Jr. ’80 Memorial Lecture was as simple as that. The founder of the social movement and nonprofit because I said I would shared his poignant story of what it was like after his message of promises made and kept went viral following the death of his father.

Jumping Into Art Third-graders got up-close and personal with well-known artists and their works through a special green-screening project with Dorrine DeChant, Fine Arts Chair.

The project ultimately landed students on a prominent painting.

Students learned about the works and techniques of Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Salvador Dali, Romare Bearden, and Frida Kahlo, and discussed what the artists have in common. The culminating piece placed the students directly in a painting of their choice through the green-screening process and the use of some user-friendly green-screen apps on the iPad. The photographs were on display in the Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center for Grandparents’ and Grandfriends’ Day.

“My father was average,” Alex said.

“He was a pharmacist for 25 years. He wasn’t the type of person people would talk about around the dinner table.”

But Al Sheen was extraordinary to his son. “My father was a man of his word,” he continued. “Al Sheen showed up.”

When Al was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, he chose the most aggressive treatment. Alex talked about being with his dad during his last hours.

As he dealt with his father’s death, he struggled to make sense of things. Alex always came back to the importance of a promise kept.

He gave his father’s eulogy and focused on the theme of promises kept in honor of his father, who always kept promises to his family. Alex created “promise cards,” simple cards with the phrase because I said I would printed across the bottom. And he asked those family and friends in attendance to make a promise

Alex Sheen, founder of the nonprofit because I said I would, posed with Upper School students following his inspirational message at the Captain David R. “Chip” Herr, Jr. ’80 Memorial Lecture in September 2015.

to themselves or others to do something they had been putting off.

He shared the video of his eulogy on YouTube and offered to send 10 promise cards to anyone, free of charge. He received five requests to start—and then more … and more.

To date, he has sent out more than 3.15 million promise cards to people in 153 countries. What started off as a way for Alex to honor his father has turned into a way of life for him. “You can learn the importance of a promise from so many,” he shared. “Sometimes a promise is much deeper; sometimes a promise is all you have.”

He shared stories of many promises he’s been privileged to learn about through his organization, which is dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept that establish peace and build happiness. “Do what you said you were going to do,” he said.

At the end of the FWCD program, Alex distributed 10 promise cards to each person in the room and encouraged them to share their

promises and stories with the because I said I would foundation.

The Chip Herr Memorial Lecture series, now in its sixth year, celebrates the life and extraordinary military service, leadership and heroism of one of FWCD’s very own, Chip Herr, Class of 1980. Herr’s helicopter malfunctioned and crashed in eastern Saudi Arabia during a noncombat mission on February 3, 1991. He is the only FWCD graduate who has died in service to his country.

The lecture was cosponsored by FWCD and The Calyx & Beau Schenecker Memorial Fund, established in memory of the children of Colonel Parker Schenecker ’80 after they were murdered while he was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. Colonel Schenecker’s promise is to remember how his children lived. The fund’s efforts focus on youth development, the arts and scholarship programs.

When his children were killed, Colonel Schenecker made a public promise to forever honor Calyx and Beau and the extraordinary lives they lived.

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FWCD Breaks Ground on New Patton Field House and Tennis Complex

David Ekstrom ’75, Scott Sankary ’86, Jeff and Laura (Bonnell) Alexander ’88, Bobby and Sherri Patton, Leslie and John David Moritz, Michael Dike ’88, Shannon Young Ray ’80 and Eric Lombardi break ground on the Patton Field House and FWCD Tennis Complex.

The groundbreaking on August 28, 2015, differed in many ways from the School’s first groundbreaking on December 12, 1962. Head of School Eric Lombardi noted that definitively in his address to the more than 100 members of the Fort Worth Country Day community who joined together in the sweltering August heat to break ground on the new Patton Field House and FWCD Tennis Complex.

“December 12, 1962 … they were quite cold,” he said. “August 28, 2015 … we’re not cold.” Those statements drew more than a few laughs.

And while this groundbreaking did not signify the starting of a school, it did show the School’s ongoing commitment to build upon the mission and philosophy set forth by the School’s trailblazing Founders.

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The 35,000-square-foot Patton Field House will include the Moritz Fitness Center, coaches’ offices and locker rooms, two multipurpose classrooms, enhanced Upper School locker rooms, separate PE and Middle School locker rooms, and an athletic training suite.

The field house construction is expected to take 12-14 months. The new tennis complex will feature 10 absolute stateof-the art hard courts (four of them lighted), making it possible for both boys and girls teams to practice and compete simultaneously and enabling Country Day to host tournaments on campus instead of leasing courts. The new tennis courts will open for spring 2016 competition.

Citing many people to thank, current Board President David Ekstrom ’75, highlighted key individuals: Laura (Bonnell ’88) and Jeff Alexander,

A Cultural Exchange

Fort Worth Country Day opened its doors for the 201516 academic year on Monday, August 24.

who led the charge to raise more than $12 million for this phase of growth, and Sherri and Bobby Patton for their generous lead gift.

Immediate Past Board President Shannon Young Ray ’80 expressed appreciation for Leslie and John David Moritz’s naming commitment to the Moritz Fitness Center, as well as the Amon Carter Foundation and the William E. Scott Foundation for their continuous leadership support of FWCD capital projects.

Having just met with Founding Trustee Patricia Schutts H’13, who shared her vivid memories of FWCD’s very first groundbreaking, Lombardi encapsulated the School’s growth.

“In 2015, we’re turning shovels at the bottom of amazingly well-designed and built-out hills, on 104 acres of wonderfully arranged and manicured space, looking up and over at 14 striking buildings built over the last 50 years,” he said.

“In 1962, they were hopeful of having enough students to make a school. In 2015, we are fortunate to have 1,100 students as we start our 52nd year,” he continued. “What a gutsy move those families were making … taking their conversations about a new school from their living rooms to the reality of spending money and building buildings. All of us here owe so much to those visionary founders.”

By the Numbers

FWCD welcomed

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1,099 Students

In partnership with Fort Worth Sister Cities, Fort Worth Country Day’s Mason Middle School served as an Ambassador Middle School to a delegation of 10 students and two administrators as part of a three-year agreement with Sister Cities.

This year’s delegation was in Fort Worth October 17-25, 2015, and hailed from 10 different middle schools in Nagaoka, Japan. The students only knew one another through meetings in preparation for their visit.

Tara Forrest, Middle School history teacher, served as the FWCD campus sponsor and coordinator for the exchange. She earned the Volunteer of the Year award from Sister Cities this past December. “Throughout the week, each of the Japanese students ‘shadowed’ their host student, attended classes, participated in cultural activities and enjoyed some fun Fort Worth activities with their host families,” Forrest said. The Nagaoka

delegation also presented about their city and its culture throughout the week.

Activities included field trips to Globe Life Park in Arlington and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, a “Sayonara Dinner” at First United Methodist Church and a performance by the exchange students at the Japanese Fall Festival at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.

“It is so heartening to watch the students, both American and Japanese, learn about a new culture,” Forrest added. “You really get to know a culture well when you teach it. I think our FWCD students are even more appreciative of Fort Worth since they’ve seen it through their guests’ eyes, and I know they are inspired by what they’ve learned about Nagaoka. I hope this exchange opens a great dialogue for years to come.”

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Giving Back

GIVING BACK

Upper Schoolers Give Back Understanding what it means to give back to others is something Fort Worth Country Day students learn right from the start. While the School’s focus on the 3A’s—academics, the arts and athletics—is perennial, so too is the element of service.

A mainstay in the Upper School is Community Service Day each February. This year marks the 11th year Upper School students and members of the faculty and staff will commit themselves to making a difference and brightening the day for many others. Rita Zawalnicki, Upper School registrar and community service coordinator, has organized this special day of giving back to the local community for the past nine years.

Retired faculty member Andy Cordell and a committee of faculty members founded the event in 2006.

Each year, the day incorporates new locations, and, across the board, the sites are excited to have FWCD as a partner. “Our students are unique in that they’ve developed a ‘reputation’ in the Fort Worth community,” Zawalnicki said. “They work hard, aren’t afraid to get dirty and have a positive attitude about the work they do. The fact that the master gardeners at the Botanic Garden ask to have our group help them out speaks volumes about our students.”

Past sites have been ACH Child and Family Services, Tarrant Area Food Bank, Historic Fort Worth, a number of area FWISD elementary schools, Presbyterian Night Shelter, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Salvation Army, Town Village Ridgmar, the Trinity River, Union Gospel Mission, Wings of Hope Equitherapy, and the Fort Worth Animal Care and Control Shelter. Services rendered by FWCD students have included helping in classrooms, filing documents and articles in archives and researching historic buildings, organizing care closets, sorting and packaging food, transporting residents to programs and activities, working in the kitchen and food pantry, cleaning up River Park Trailhead (FWCD’s adopted section of the riverfront), and engaging in activities with students and the elderly.

“Community Service Day gives our students another opportunity to do hands-on service,” Zawalnicki said. “It’s a positive experience for our students, as well as for the

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organizations we partner to help. The smiles on the faces of the students as they return from their sites and the positive feedback from the site coordinators are proof of that!”

Breanna Brietske ’16 has participated in Community Service Day for three years. “Volunteering helps students grow and learn more about themselves. I have learned the importance of family, love, sacrifice and many other virtues that I may not have learned in the classroom,” she said. “My love for service has grown beyond school. Last summer, I created the first Art for a Cause fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth. Also, as president of Art Club, I have been organizing a service project with the Como Community Center. I’m thankful I go to a school that values service.”

Service to School, community and humankind are essential elements in an FWCD education. The School nurtures a heart for service beginning in Lower School through Falcon Arcade, the Lower School Change Drive and various collection drives.

In Middle School, grade-level community service activities are devised that allow students to understand the impact they have on others: sock drives, Birthdays in a Box, coat collections, bicycle and scooter donations, the Salvation Army Angel Tree and more. Falcons for Fort Worth, the School’s eighth-grade community service program underwritten by Once Upon a Time …, provides hands-on opportunities to discover the value of stewarding resources. Students learn about local nonprofits, as representatives visit FWCD to present about their organizations. Students then choose the most impactful donation.

In Upper School, students fully understand the high standards expected of them, academically, socially and globally. Through a 40-hour community service graduation requirement, students take on service tasks. Many also join TEAM Service, the Upper School’s community service leadership program, which gives students a voice in serving the greater good.

FWCD students learn that participating in community service is a privilege that benefits the students as much as the individuals and communities they help. These acts of service pave the way to a lifelong love of philanthropy and a deeper understanding of the world in which we live.

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Faculty Q&A

Q& A

with Jamie Ringgenberg and Ed Chisholm What do you love most about teaching science?

What brought you to Fort Worth Country Day?

I chose science because, as a student, I remember that my science teachers always seemed to be having the most fun. Now that I’m one of those teachers, I realize my perceptions were absolutely correct: I think I have more fun in my job than almost anyone else! I’ve always been a kinesthetic learner, and no other subject has as much natural integration of hands-on material as science, particularly physical science. I love the connections I can make between the material I teach and the outside world.

I arrived at FWCD in summer 1987. Originally, I was hired as the head athletic trainer… kinda funny, since I was the ONLY athletic trainer! My friend Ross Bailey, the head athletic trainer at TCU, led me to this position. The moment I came for my interview, I was blown away. It really did ‘feel like home,’ and I knew this was where I wanted to be. Over the years, I’ve gained other titles: assistant AD, head equipment manager, curator of trophies and awards, and associate AD. I am also proud to be known as the chief cook and bottle washer!

What have you been doing in the Middle School Robotics Club?

The club is a work in progress. It’s being built by the students as they ask questions like, ‘Can we…?’ and ‘What would happen if…?’ I honestly have no idea what the limitations of our robots are. That is a question we are actively exploring! We’ve built some basic driving models with LEGO Mindstorm kits, and we experimented with programming. I’ve also generated challenges. I find that the kids are better at completing the challenges than I am!

What is the mission of the club?

My personal mission is to foster students’ interests in science and engineering and to get them thinking critically about how to solve problems and imagine possibilities. We aren’t doing true “coding” with the robots. We are programming using drag-and-drop actions, but the kids have to specify the parameters of each action, and if they are off by even a little bit, their program doesn’t work. There’s a lot of trial and error, a lot of running from the computer to the challenge course in the hallway, and a lot of frustrated muttering followed by triumphant shouts of, ‘Yes! I got it!’ I want them to dive in without fear of making mistakes because part of problem-solving is learning to detect the error and trouble-shooting to resolve the issue.

How do you engage students in the classroom?

I like to let the kids ‘do’ the science first, before we start discussing and explaining the science. When students walk in and see beakers and test tubes on the lab tables, most of them naturally feel a greater sense of engagement and curiosity than they feel when I simply talk for the duration of the class period. I can’t entirely eliminate lecture, but I do try to convey my own excitement about the topic. My students are great sports: I’ve pulled kids out of their chairs to act like molecules so we can see what density looks like at the molecular level or visualize the difference between solid and gas particles.

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How has the athletic training program grown at FWCD? Physically, it has grown from a small office to the best athletic training facility in the conference. It may be one of the best in the nation for a high school our size. I’ve had MANY athletes who’ve competed in college athletics return to tell me that FWCD’s athletic training room is better than the one at their school! As a program, we’ve grown a lot. Having a second certified, licensed athletic trainer helps us cover more games and practices. We’ve also added several comprehensive protocols, including concussion management and heat-related illness. Other SPC schools use us frequently as a reference and ask for guidance when they need to put together procedures and protocols. We are leaders in the field.

What are some of your fondest FWCD memories?

I have so many great memories. The first SPC Division I field hockey championship stands out. I replay the final overtime goal that won the game over and over in my head.

In 1991, I was honored to be asked to speak to seniors at their prom dinner: awesome and humbling. Will Stansbery [H’08] is a strong mentor in my life. His 30 years of service to FWCD as a history teacher, boys’ basketball and tennis coach, assistant football coach and athletic director, left an indelible impression. Will was an inspiration, and he encouraged the very best from students, athletes and colleagues.

How has FWCD shaped you as a person?

I often say, ‘I am Trainer Ed.’ I have a hard time separating my identity outside of FWCD from my role inside FWCD. The School truly is home to me. My beautiful wife, Paige Farris Chisholm [’87], and I met here when she returned to coach. My best friend, William (Butch) Traeder is an FWCD veteran of 37 years. These two FWCD relationships have shaped me the most.

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ATHLETICS

Athletics An integral part of the FWCD experience is participation in athletics. FWCD Falcons demonstrate a high regard for sportsmanship, effort, health, fitness and school spirit.

Two-Division SPC Football Realignment Set for Fall 2016 Fort Worth Country Day will be part of the Southwest Preparatory Conference’s (SPC) 3A football class structure when football kicks off in the fall. In September 2015, the SPC, to which FWCD has belonged since 1966, passed a realignment proposal for its conference football teams. The realignment will begin with the 2016-17 school year and continue for a two-year cycle before being reevaluated.

This new structure divides the football-playing schools into two classifications: Class 4A and Class 3A. Class 4A will be composed of the seven larger SPC schools:

All Saints’ Episcopal School Episcopal High School The Episcopal School of Dallas Houston Christian High School The Kinkaid School St. John’s School St. Mark’s School of Texas

Class 3A will comprise the nine smaller SPC schools:

Casady School

Cistercian Preparatory School

Fort Worth Country Day

Greenhill School

The John Cooper School

The Oakridge School

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

St. Stephen’s Episcopal School

Trinity Valley School

Both classifications will play a championship game during the fall SPC Championship weekend. Holland Hall and Saint Mary’s Hall have chosen to leave the SPC next year.

Athletic Director Frank Gendusa is looking forward to next season. “I am pleased with the new football realignment set by the members of the Southwest Preparatory Conference and look forward to seeing the conference move to include all sports in a similar fashion.”

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Next year’s seniors are excited about the realignment because it is their last chance to bring a championship back to FWCD. “All of our hard work over the past years will pay off next year,” said Ross Biggs ’17, in a Falcon Quill article related to the realignment. “I am really excited and promise to bring the trophy home.”

According to the SPC website, the new football conference realignment creates a more level playing field related to school and squad size, allows for schools who have previously requested to play up or down in divisional play to do so and brings all SPC football teams into the two divisions of SPC football, eliminating the need for member schools playing football as independents.

This realignment addresses concerns that have been raised regarding both the safety of players and the consistency of the level of competition when school size was not a consideration in aligning the conference. The two-division classification system is presently set up for football only; however, the SPC has formed a committee that is taking the 2015-16 school year to explore the possibility of a similar system for other sports.

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ATHLETICS

ATHLETICS

Coach Traeder is on the Mend

Senior Athlete Honored

In case you haven’t heard, Fort Worth Country Day’s very own Coach Butch Traeder is in the midst of a miraculous recovery!

Senior Savannah Norman was named a Wingstop Scholar Athlete in November 2015, earning a $1,000 scholarship.

A surprise presentation was filmed as part of NBC 5’s Inside High School Sports program. David Watkins, NBC 5 sports reporter, anchor and producer, came to Upper School announcements to share the news and invited Rex Heckelman, president of the Wingstop DFW advertising co-op, to present Norman with the award. Her story aired in late November on Inside High School Sports.

On October 1, 2015, Coach Traeder collapsed on campus and was transported by ambulance to Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, where he remained in the Intensive Care Unit there for many weeks. In December, he moved to a rehabilitation hospital in Dallas, which turned out to be a brief stint, as he made significant improvements in his healing process and surpassed the expectations of his physician and therapists.

In early January, Coach Traeder returned to “The Fort.” His new digs are at Pate Rehabilitation. Throughout his road to recovery, Coach Traeder has had many visitors, and now that he’s back in Fort Worth, he hopes that even more come by.

Since in rehab, he’s been hard at work and has moved from a wheelchair to a

has been physical in nature. “This is a testament to how active and healthy he was prior to the event,” Chisholm said, “and that he really will follow his own advice about working hard and pushing himself past his perceived limits.

walker to a cane and is now walking on his own!

When visiting Coach Traeder, you are asked to please sign in the guestbook— this helps with his memory work. Ed Chisholm, who has regularly been updating Coach Traeder’s friends and family about his progress, would appreciate if you would text, message or post on Facebook when you visit so he can quiz coach about your visit for help with memory recall.

Coach Traeder’s incredible recovery

“That being said, the memory deficits are what we are focusing on now. Pate will work on these daily, and they are slow to recover,” Chisholm continued.

“We have already seen great memory improvements, but it is a much slower recovery. We are hopeful that he can return to living at home with some outpatient care in March. We are hoping for as close to ‘full recovery’ as we can get in May.” Thank you for all the visits, cards, photos, letters, gifts and Facebook messages. They have made a difference in Coach Traeder’s recovery. Keep them coming!

William “Butch” Traeder 232 Ben’s Trail Room 11 Fort Worth, TX 76120

Fall National Signing Day In front of family and friends, two Fort Worth Country Day senior athletes committed to take their game to the next level, signing their National Letters of Intent in November 2015.

Adele Elkind committed to play softball at Santa Clara University. She has been the starting pitcher at FWCD since her freshman year and is also a captain of the volleyball and track and field teams.

James Ferguson committed to play baseball at North Carolina State University. He has been a member of the varsity baseball team since his freshman year.

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In January, Norman earned another accolade. She was named one of five finalists for the Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Award. As a finalist, Norman was awarded a $2,500 scholarship.

Recognized by both organizations for her commitment to athletics, academics and community involvement, Norman has been a Will Stansbery “three-sport athlete” award winner since freshman year. She plays field hockey, cheers and runs track. She is a member of the Cum Laude Society, National Spanish Honor Society and has been on the High Honors Honor Roll since freshman year. She has also accumulated more than 160 community service hours and is editor in chief of the yearbook. Along with all of this, she has received numerous awards and recognition.

Senior Savannah Norman was named a Wingstop Scholar Athlete. Rex Heckelman, president of the Wingstop DFW advertising co-op, presented Norman with the award check.

Accepted at Duke University, Norman would like to major in international comparative studies and foreign affairs and minor in Spanish. She hopes to ultimately become an attorney, doing work internationally. Norman also is thinking about deferring college for a year to do mission work in Chile. She traveled to Puerto Rico last summer for a weeklong Spanish immersion program with 23 other students who were selected out of a national applicant pool.

WFAA Scholar Athlete WFAA and Dale Hansen showcase North Texas high school seniors who excel in academics and athletics, as well as contribute to making their community a better place to live. Hansen has been recognizing area athletes for more than 20 years.

FWCD’s scholar-athlete Adele Elkind was featured in December 2015 on Hansen’s Sports Special and on wfaa.com/scholarathlete.

Elkind is a Fort Worth Country Day “Original.” She is a member of the varsity volleyball, softball and track and field teams. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Santa Clara University. A High Honors Honor Roll student, Elkind is a Link Crew leader and was a Bluebonnet Texas Girls’ State delegate.

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The Arts The City of Fort Worth is internationally known for its vibrant arts scene.

At FWCD, we continue to offer the finest of fine arts through our celebrated ballet program, visual arts classes, choral programs, band, orchestra, drumline, performing arts and technical theatre.

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vision and facilitating already high-performing professionals to be even better can be a daunting task, yet the principles of good leadership dictate that leaders must constantly reflect upon their work and improve themselves. How do you take a team of leaders that has spent, on average, decades devouring the available scholarship on educational leadership and find them resources that provide something novel, something useful, something new?

For starters, you look beyond the scholarship on educational leadership. Following the example of the Collegiate School in Richmond, Virginia, Philipson looked to the world of business education and executive coaching. A few years back, a previous head of school at Collegiate, as described in Grant Lichtman’s book #EdJourney, partnered with the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business to offer a leadership program to administrators. They found that by applying lessons from managing and leading in the corporate world, they could develop educational leaders who were savvier at facilitating achievement at their school, ultimately helping faculty grow.

Cultivating Leaders: The Institute for Independent Leadership Although the educational publishing industry might be loath to admit it, relatively few truly novel ideas about education have emerged in the last century or more. The latest texts all seem to restate the same principles found in John Dewey’s 1916 text Democracy and Education, principles that were stated 150 years earlier than that in Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s Emile. Nevertheless, new thinkers keep reiterating these principles, primarily by applying existing frameworks to the changing educational landscape.

Educational leaders have traditionally gained their position by excelling at the art of teaching. When it comes to leading other teachers, though, there is no handbook with the weight of Dewey or Rousseau. Educational leaders know how to educate. Helping those in their charge become the best educators they can be, however, is at times a different art 18

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entirely. Leadership is both an art and a science, and anyone who has brought others along in pursuit of a shared mission has grappled with how best to achieve that mission.

As Fort Worth Country Day perpetually looks to grow and evolve its leaders, Dr. Brad Philipson leads the charge.

Following FWCD’s Independent Schools Association of the Southwest Accreditation Self-Study, it was determined that one person should focus on curriculum and professional development at the School. Philipson was hired in 2014 as FWCD’s first assistant head of school for academics. In this role, he is responsible for implementing programs in teacher evaluation, program mapping, curriculum development, and professional growth and development.

Creating immediacy, convincing others to buy into a shared

This marriage of idealism and pragmatism proved a valuable tool, and so Philipson spoke to Collegiate’s former head of school, Keith Evans, and Dr. Richard Coughlin, his collaborator at the Robins School, who provided some recommendations regarding how Fort Worth Country Day might go about setting up such a program. Coughlin, coincidentally, had done a great deal of work with Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business and was eager to put FWCD in touch with his counterparts there.

The administration at the Neeley School was eager to partner with FWCD in this endeavor. While Associate Professor of Management and Leadership Greg Stephens took the lead on content, Jim Roach, executive director of the Tandy Center for Executive Leadership, and Jeannie Deakyne, director of executive program development, put together the logistics. Through a series of meetings on both the FWCD and TCU campuses, Roach, Stephens and Deakyne worked with their own faculty and Philipson to set the content goals and develop a course schedule. While the Collegiate School program met one evening a week for an extended period of time, FWCD sought a more intensive experience that would fit better into the time demands of “Fort Worth Country Day and Night” (as it is sometimes lovingly called by those who frequent the many evening events on campus). The team ultimately settled upon a four-day intensive program in the

summer, followed by six monthly follow-up meetings and a school-year project to reinforce the lessons learned during classroom time.

As the program took shape, every member of FWCD’s administrative team responded enthusiastically, excited about the prospect of the course content and working so closely together as a group. With the exception of a few people whose schedules wouldn’t allow them to attend, they all signed on immediately: 11 people in total. They were Philipson, program coordinator; Tom Mitchell, CFO; Bill Arnold ’86, head of Upper School; John Stephens, head of Middle School; Shari Lincoln, head of Lower School; Frank Gendusa, athletic director; Sandra Tuomey, director of advancement; Kathy Lott, director of admission and financial aid; Robert Stovall, director of fine arts; Trey Blair, assistant head of Lower School; and Sherri Reed, Science Department chair.

The School’s Parent Faculty Association responded enthusiastically as well, granting funds for three tuitions to what had formally become known as the Institute for Independent School Leadership.

The full details of the course took shape during spring 2015, and as members of the FWCD cohort reveled in the potential for the program, they wanted to share what they had found.

With an eye toward a potential broader draw in future years, Philipson approached Trinity Valley School to see if they would be interested in sending any participants. “I expected, at most, two or three,” he said. “In the end, they requested eight spots.

They also offered their athletic director, Tim Jones, as a liaison, and he became a key player in the final stages of the planning process.”

As summer neared, Jones, Deakyne, Stephens, Roach and Philipson met regularly to shape logistics and hone in further on content. By mid-July, participants were reading about supply chain and being asked to think about how a holistic view of the supply chain process applies to schools, trying to find the balance between owning all of the stages of what they do and devolving into micromanagement. As the program approached, the advance readings addressed collaboration and leadership. By the time the first day of the program arrived, participants and instructors gathered for breakfast outside TCU’s Global Seminar Room with a sense of excitement and nervousness about what was to transpire.

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Dr. Suzanne Carter, executive director of TCU’s Executive MBA Program, was one of seven faculty members who presented modules to FWCD and TVS faculty and administrators during the four-day institute. Her session was titled “Vision, Mission, Strategy and Your Role as a Strategic Leader.”

Stephens put together an all-star team of instructors for the inaugural Institute for Independent School Leadership. The faculty and their modules included: •

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Dr. Suzanne Carter, Executive Director of TCU’s Executive MBA Program: “Vision, Mission, Strategy and Your Role as a Strategic Leader” Dr. Hettie Richardson, Chair of the Neeley School’s Department of Management, Entrepreneurship and Leadership: “Self-Leadership, Resilience and Emotional Intelligence” Danyelle Williams Ackall, Human Resources Professional and Instructor in the Neeley School: “Leading and Motivating Others” Dr. Tracey Rockett, Associate Professor of Professional Practice: “The Great Group Process” Cheryl Jensen, Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business Instructor and Executive Coach: “Coaching for Success” Dr. Abbie Ship, Associate Professor of Management and Co-Director, Neeley Critical Thinking Initiative: “Leading Others Through Change and Ambiguity” and “Adaptive Leadership”

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Stephens himself developed the course module titled “Giving Constructive Feedback and Having Difficult Conversations.”

At the close of day one, the FWCD and TVS cohorts debriefed as a group. Participants were a bit tentative to speak up, but what they did say made clear that the institute was off to a strong start. On day two, the schools were split up for the debrief, and when Jones and Philipson shared what they heard, they discovered the institute and its offerings were picking up momentum. On the third day, the debrief was split by role, academic and non-academic, and the room could hardly contain the excitement. Finally, at the close of the final day, the entire group convened at Times Ten Cellars in Fort Worth for a reception hosted by FWCD Head of School Eric Lombardi and TVS Interim Head of School Don North. Together, the schools collectively exhaled, enjoying one another’s company as cohorts and reflecting on what they had learned throughout the week.

For Reed, the institute was about strengthening relationships and learning about what happens at FWCD behind the scenes. “I think as a teacher, my biggest takeaway from this program was gaining insight into all that administrators have to work on and deal with on a daily basis,” she noted.

“I found the leadership skills helpful in guiding others to reach their performance goals and have used them regularly.

Probably one of the best takeaways was the opportunity to get to know members of the administration that I didn’t know well and work with them on a different level.”

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One of the most impactful elements of these sessions, however, came not from the professors who stood at the front of the room. What participants discovered was that many of the greatest lessons of the week came from the conversations facilitated by the program, the ideas generated by the participants because the teacher set up the framework for that discussion. “We learned not only from our own ideas generated in this way, but from each other, too,” Philipson said.

One FWCD project team worked on an initiative that would, from within the School’s current curriculum and pedagogical method, identify existing efforts and potential opportunities to further integrate global studies in the classroom. The work will include a study abroad component that will afford a full-immersion language and cultural experience to FWCD students. It will culminate in a branded offering to be highlighted on the website and School promotional materials.

The learning, however, was not complete until mid-February.

An important element of the program was the school-year project, conceived by the participants and executed over the course of the six months following the summer session. The monthly sessions rotated in location between FWCD, TVS and TCU and alternated between additional topics, such as a mediation unit taught by Stephens and collaborative work on these projects using design thinking, which was facilitated

by Dr. Stacy Grau, TCU professor of marketing practice. (See sidebar on projects.)

As program coordinator, Philipson found the response he received from the program faculty throughout the four-day institute to be especially encouraging. “Each professor made a point of thanking us for organizing this program, and they appeared very excited to be working with both FWCD and TVS, two strong independent schools in Fort Worth,” he said. “Most of the program faculty joined us at the closing reception. Throughout the process, the Neeley School faculty and Tandy Center staff showed incredible interest in what we do as schools and how we seek to grow.”

Looking to the future, Philipson, Jones and the TCU team are looking to bring teams from peer schools from the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest to the institute for summer 2016. If all goes as expected, the ambition is that this program will continue for years to come, making it perennially available to FWCD’s own faculty and administrators, while also establishing Fort Worth and TCU as a center for leadership development in independent schools.

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Sustainability/Health and Wellness Another FWCD project team focused on sustainability/health and wellness. In the early days of the academic year, the group identified a need to raise more awareness throughout the campus in relation to sustainable practices/healthy initiatives.

Initially, energies were focused on speaking to different constituencies within the community to discover where the most pressing needs existed.

As study continues, the project team is looking to existing third-party structures that may help with the initial phases of creating a more healthy and sustainable campus.

Strengthening Community

The Trinity Valley School team project concentrated on first evaluating and then strengthening the sense of community on the TVS campus. This project focused on building stronger connections among the various divisions and departments, as well as among students and faculty. TVS is currently evaluating the unifying programs already in place. That information will help the school ascertain opportunities to improve upon existing programs and to create new bonding initiatives as well.

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A 29-year veteran educator in independent schools, Eric served for 16 years as the division head of the middle school at St. John’s. There, multiple references reiterated that he was a thoughtful and attentive leader of 350 students and their parents, as well as 55 faculty. Prior to St. John’s, he taught in the middle school as well as held Upper School leadership, admission, college counseling and coaching positions at Casady School in Oklahoma City and HeadRoyce School in Oakland, California. All reports are that his leadership style reflects a deep commitment to tradition and values complemented by an openness to innovation, new ideas and pedagogical progression. Throughout his career, Eric has consistently demonstrated alignment with FWCD’s educational values: academic achievement and rigor balanced with student well being, character building, athletics and the arts.

A New Era July 1, 2015, commenced a new era in the life of Fort Worth Country Day. On that day, Eric Lombardi began his tenure as FWCD’s sixth Head of School.

Now, more than 200 days into his FWCD tenure and over halfway through his first academic year, Eric is immersed in the Country Day community and has become a quick study regarding the School’s storied history, its legacy and traditions, and its commitment to the 3A’s. Perhaps what is most captivating about this man is his commitment to the student experience and his collegiality with faculty and staff.

After a more than six-month national search, FWCD’s Board of Trustees named Eric Head of School on January 15, 2015.

He came from St. John’s School in Houston where he had served as head of middle school since 1998.

Born in 1963 (the same year Fort Worth Country Day opened its doors to 210 students in grades 1-9) to Ginny and Dick Lombardi, Eric grew up in Dallas and attended The Lamplighter School and St. Mark’s School, both fellow Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) member schools.

He graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with a degree in history (1985) and subsequently earned a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Duke University (1991), as well as a Master of Education from Columbia University (2013), where, in a sabbatical year from St. John’s, he participated in the Klingenstein Program in Private School Leadership.

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Viewed by his peers as a “school person” who always puts the best interests of the child first, Eric has first-hand knowledge of the independent school environment from a student’s perspective as a Lamplighter and St. Mark’s alumnus. He remembers what it’s like to be a student: It was Eric’s empathy for students that strongly impressed the Head of School Search Committee during the hiring process, and it is seen daily in his interactions across the divisions.

The Early Years Eric knew well before high school that he wanted to pursue a career in education. What he didn’t know at the time was how his life would intersect with the 3A’s.

“As a child, I would play school with a chalkboard in my parent’s attic, teaching the neighbor kids,” he recalled. What other career path can he imagine himself following? “Myers-Briggs told me ‘cartographer’ or ‘minister.’ I would say ‘therapist,’” Eric noted.

A people person as a youngster, Eric experienced the exuberance of 5- and 6-year-olds working at St. Mark’s Day Camp starting at the age of 12. “This age group is so carefree and spirited,” he recalled.

A JV tennis player for St. Mark’s, he taught at tennis camps at The Hockaday School for five years, during his summer breaks in high school and college. “I loved seeing the progress campers made over the summer and over the years,” he said. “The experience was gratifying as a tennis player myself, but also because I saw the kids grow as players and learn to enjoy the sport.”

In college at Dartmouth, Eric took his leadership skills to a new level. Proficient in speaking, reading and writing Spanish, a language he had studied in school since he was 12 years old (honed as a 1976 summer exchange student in Michoacán, Mexico, and 1983 semester exchange student in Salamanca, Spain), Eric led 18 students on a seven-week Putney Student Travel trip to Spain during summers after his junior and senior years. Following the Rassias Winter 2016

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“What I’ve learned in my short

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Method of foreign language instruction, Eric taught his charges daily in a traditional classroom, and then moved to the “classroom” of whatever town they were in on that day of the trip—a beach, a mountain lodge, a village square—to become immersed in the culture, the language and the people.

“The summers of ’84 and ’85 were magical. I learned so much about myself and others as I took students to small towns to work and volunteer and experienced Spain and its people so closely,” he said. “Each day, the students were charged with gathering the local food for a picnic. This included going to the market to buy all the fixings. It was a completely immersive and eye-opening experience for all of the students I was leading. From my own exchange experiences in Mexico and Spain, to introducing the Putney students to Spain, I never stopped relishing the opportunity to have conversations with other Spanish speakers.”

After graduating from Dartmouth with an AB in History, Eric moved to Oklahoma City to work at Casady School as a Spanish/history teacher in the middle and upper schools, an assistant director of college counseling and a varsity coach.

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From 1985-90, he taught eighth-grade and upper school Spanish I, as well as U.S History in grades 8 and 11. He also coached varsity soccer, was an assistant tennis coach and re-started boys’ volleyball at the school, ultimately serving as both girls’ and boys’ varsity coach and watching his boys’ teams become SPC Champions in 1987, 1988 and 1989. He remembers plenty of matches at FWCD and has a particular fondness for a championship match his Casady team won in the Square Gym in 1989.

Ultimately a coach at three schools over 25 years, Eric speaks of treasuring the experience of introducing boys to volleyball and seeing them become very accomplished at the sport.

“There was something unique about being the boys’ volleyball coach,” he said. “I had a sense of responsibility to teach the fundamentals well and also to inspire them to love the sport.

I absolutely loved the teaching I had the chance to do in the gym. No question, some of my best teaching was coaching.”

At Casady, Eric felt completely at home. “Casady was in the ISAS and the same athletic league as my alma mater,” he said.

“I lived in a house with other teachers for a few years, and we were somewhat of a ‘think tank,’ always bouncing ideas off of each other to hone our skills and better our teaching.”

Deciding to further his own education, Eric left Casady to attend Duke University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies. Following graduation, he moved to California to join the Head-Royce School in Oakland. In his five years there, he wore many hats: upper school dean (junior class), admissions assistant, assistant college counselor, and girls’ and boys’ varsity volleyball coach. He continued to teach as

well, serving as a World and U.S. History teacher with an AP seminar, senior electives class and seventh-graders.

One of the most challenging experiences of his career occurred very soon after he moved to Oakland when 3,000 homes burned in a fire that raged on the hillside of northern Oakland and southeastern Berkeley. “In that fire, 72 of our Head-Royce families lost their homes in one day,” he said.

“I was in awe of the school’s leaders as they found powerful ways to embrace those families in a time of monumental loss.

I saw the school as such a partner for those families working to rebuild their lives and have never let go of the sense of strength that came from such a partnership.”

Eric recalls how difficult that first year was as he helped families grapple with their loss and he adjusted to a new school, a new home, a new area. “I considered leaving California after that first year. It was Frank Jones, one of my former teachers, [St. Mark’s dean of faculty] who encouraged me to stay at Head-Royce until, as he said, ‘I could be proud of my work there.’” Eric continued at Head-Royce until 1996, when an opportunity at St. John’s School presented itself to explore doing more administrative work.

He joined the St. John’s team as middle school dean of students, happy to return closer to his childhood home and to see his parents on a more regular basis, and dreaming of being in a house, with a dog and at least one tree: things he never saw himself being able to afford in the Bay Area of Northern California. At St. John’s, he was responsible for student discipline, led grade-level trips, coached upper school boys’ volleyball and taught middle school U.S. History and

Spanish. After two years as dean, he became middle school head, though he never completely left the classroom or the volleyball court: He continued teaching Spanish and coached the upper school boys’ team through the 2010 SPC season.

It was while at St. John’s that Eric met his now wife, Debra Laporte. The two were married August 1, 2011. Eric became the proud stepfather to Jennifer Laporte (Episcopal High School ’13), who studies at an acting conservatory in New York City, and Christopher Laporte (St. John’s ’11), an undergraduate student studying computer science at the University of British Columbia. The kids lost their father to cancer in 2006.

Eric Lombardi graduated from St. Mark’s School in Dallas. Little did he know at the time that he would spend much of his career working at other ISAS and SPC schools like his alma mater.

At Casady School in Oklahoma City, Eric re-started the boys’ volleyball program. His boys’ teams went on to become SPC Champions in 1987, 1988 and 1989.

As middle school head at St. John’s School in Houston, Eric prided himself on knowing the names of all his students. He brings that same determination to FWCD as he strives to know all faculty/staff and as many students as possible in all divisions.

The Lombardi/Laporte family (left: Jennifer Laporte, Chistopher Laporte, Debra and Eric) celebrated Christmas in their Houston home FWCD style.

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Far left: Eric is known as “The Elf on the Shelf” to Lower School faculty. He relishes the opportunity to read to the Lower School students.

Engage, Challenge, Connect Eric brings that steadfast determination to Fort Worth Country Day with a mantra: engage, challenge, connect. Prior to his first day on the job here, he asked Cindy Allen to create individual index cards with photos of each member of the faculty/staff. He then scheduled 30-minute private meetings with each employee to learn what brought them to FWCD, what they most loved about the School and their job, what they might change about the School and/or their job and who they are outside of FWCD. He took copious notes. His goal: to engage his team of teachers, administrators and staff and get to know them as people, not mere employees.

“I hope to use the information I gather in any meeting or conversation to understand a culture and the systems at work,” he said. “The information allows me to use both my heart and my brain in making decisions. I like the benefit of understanding others’ gifts, what they bring to the table and how they make the institution better, stronger.”

A Style All His Own Eric describes his leadership approach as “relational,” a style he’s honed throughout his career and that is very befitting of his subtle demeanor. He seeks consensus, but knows he won’t always get it. “I’m not a knee-jerk decision-maker,” he noted. “I’m more pensive, and I like to be informed prior to making a decision. I enjoy listening to others and really try to hear them before moving forward in what I hope is both a thoughtful and heartfelt way.”

By the time he completed 18 years at St. John’s, Eric had hired nearly all the faculty members in the middle school. “I feel deeply committed to those colleagues as people and as educators,” he said. “They have been my family and are an incredible group of teachers. I look forward to having that same sense of connection here at Fort Worth Country Day in the years to come.” He formed those same deep ties with his students and parents. “I’m very people driven; it was very important to me to know every single middle school student and call them by name,” he added.

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The word engage also applies to students. Lower School faculty fondly call him “The Elf on the Shelf ” because he is everywhere, soaking in any experience, taking pleasure in the time to break from meetings to read to the children and see them at work. He’s regularly seen within all of the divisions: attending advisory, announcements and events, or sitting in on a class. He joined in on the fun at the Upper School Howdy Night roller skating party, has been a Ropes Course participant, chaperoned with faculty at the Homecoming Dance, got “crafty” with parents at Kindergarten Cut and Paste, attended fine arts and athletic events, hopped on a school bus with students for the morning commute, was on the clean-up crew for the Trinity Trash Bash and served with the juniors at the Feast of Sharing.

“What I’ve learned in my short time here is that FWCD students are engaged in their classroom learning,” Eric said.

“Captivating projects, lectures and storytelling; fun challenges in the Collaboratory; daily work across the curriculum with the 1:1 iPad program in the Middle School; robot and cardboard boat design in the Middle and Upper Schools … all over I have seen FWCD students having fun while they learn.”

Eric loves the challenge that is being head of Fort Worth Country Day. As an ISAS and SPC colleague, he had a sense of the School’s rigor and its commitment to preparing

students for college and beyond well before he took the job. But, before starting the job he only knew Jim Brady, former boys’ volleyball coach, Upper School biology teacher Sharon Hamilton (with whom he served evaluating another ISAS school in Arizona) and Head of Middle School John Stephens (with whom he attended a workshop in 1998).

“For FWCD, challenge means different things depending on the grade level,” he said. “Our students thrive on the opportunity to solve difficult formulas or to articulate complex arguments. That excitement begins with our younger Falcons creating cardboard game booths for our annual Falcon Arcade and continues with our middle schoolers researching nonprofit organizations and discerning an impactful donation. The Upper School Engineering Design class certainly experienced a challenge in having to build a boat out of cardboard and duct tape—a boat they then had to paddle across our pond.”

This page: This year, Eric experienced The Plight of the Turkey.

3A’s Forever Eric’s commitment to the 3A’s is energetic—just like he is.

“Academics are the focus, of course. They get the capital ‘A.’ That said, the arts and athletics are essential in their own ways,” he said.

A lifelong learner, Eric took a sabbatical while at St. John’s in 2012-13 to earn a Master in Education from Columbia University through the Klingenstein Program in Private School Leadership. “I hope to be a constant learner. That year at Columbia allowed me to watch other professionals do what they do best and to travel to other schools mooching ideas as they related to school leadership,” he said. “As a former colleague said, ‘Originality in education is way overrated.’ We have so much to learn from others in the field.”

Eric describes himself as a “frustrated one-time photographer” who very much enjoys the arts. Debra has long been involved in the arts in Houston, most recently inspired by her actordaughter Jennifer, working in theater school administration.

The family looks forward to discovering more Cowtown Culture as they take in the arts in Fort Worth.

A former athlete and coach, Eric looks forward to cheering on the Falcons in all sports and to playing many matches on the completed FWCD Tennis Complex in the spring and beyond.

Next Steps Eric has seen connection in action at the School from the very day he arrived. “I knew when I set foot on this campus that it was a supportive environment. Our teachers prepare students to age-appropriately manage and navigate challenges,” he said. Eric’s own connection to FWCD is quite interesting: Alan Chidsey, founding headmaster of St. John’s School in Houston (where Eric worked for 18 years), served as a consultant on independent education to FWCD’s Founders at one of the School’s very first meetings in 1961.

Chidsey ultimately recommended Peter A. Schwartz H’98 for the FWCD Founding Headmaster position. Schwartz was headmaster at Pembroke Country Day School in Kansas City, Missouri, the very school, Eric’s father, Dick, and his uncles and cousins attended.

While Eric is learning all the ins and outs of Fort Worth Country Day, he knows there is so much more learning ahead. He’s made it a point to spend time with Founding Trustees Patricia Honea Schutts H’13 and Betty Claire Dupree McKnight H’13, as well as former Registrar Olive Pelich, who worked with Schwartz. He has met with alumni during Falcons on the Road adventures in Austin, Chicago and New York City, and looks forward to meeting more Falcons in the future. “I enjoy every story I hear about Fort Worth Country Day,” he noted. “Each one gives me a better and better understanding as to what makes this school exceptional and helps me share the story more broadly with others. I am so honored by the chance I have been given at FWCD.” Winter 2016

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Art & Science of Advancement Advancement: the act of moving forward; the act or result of making something better, more successful. ~ Merriam-Webster Dictionary

In a school setting, the term advancement is often thought to be synonymous with development and fundraising. While that definition is partly accurate, advancement encompasses so much more. It’s actually about building relationships; it’s about communication; it’s about sharing a story. Here at Fort Worth Country Day, it is about cultivating our close-knit community and sharing that story, a story that builds on a more than 50-year legacy.

Fort Worth Country Day’s advancement team comprises nine members. Together, these professionals have 126 years of experience and manage an array of tasks that 2015-16 Board of Trustees President David Ekstrom ’75 recently highlighted in the December 2015 Board Update.

“Donor cultivation, annual giving and stewardship are a big part of what this group does,” he shared, ”but the Advancement Office and the Board of Trustees Advancement Committee are not only about fundraising. Their mission is much more broadly defined. Anything to do with projecting, maintaining and/or enhancing the image of FWCD falls

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Fort Worth Country Day’s advancement program has grown over the past five years. From raising total dollars to reconnecting alumni to increasing communications to generating support for new facilities, advancement has helped the School strategically progress with the support of Trustees, parents, faculty/staff, alumni, grandparents and past parents. “Advancement touches every aspect of the School, as we work with each constituent group to advance FWCD for our students,” said Head of School Eric Lombardi. “An advancement team feeds and sustains the School’s forward movement.”

The following is a five-year report, beginning with the 201011 academic year and ending with the 2014-15 academic year. It shows the growth and accomplishments of Fort Worth Country Day’s Advancement Office.

A Snapshot of FWCD Advancement Annual Giving As advancement manages giving to the FWCD Fund, the School’s annual fund, the response is strong because it is a shared relationship with volunteers who give their time.

Fund volunteers’ connection with the School community and their approachability allow them to best support the School’s greatest priorities: students and faculty. “Our FWCD Fund chairs are always some of the biggest cheerleaders of the School,” said Sandra Tuomey, director of advancement.

“They are people who are passionate about the student experience and understand the importance The Fund has to the School’s mission.”

Volunteer chairs lead The Fund and drive giving from the community. Representatives are chosen each year to lead the School’s different constituency groups, including parents, faculty/staff, alumni, grandparents and past parents.

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under the purview of advancement. Alumni relations, publications, communications and special events are all advancement activities.”

While the amount is important in the end, the School strives for a high level of participation. “Especially exciting is that our faculty and staff participation rate grew to 100 percent during Then, Now, Forever.,” said Immediate Past Board President Shannon Young Ray ’80. “This commitment from our FWCD community helps the School in so many ways. It shows foundations and other organizations, from which the School is seeking grants, that those closest to the School support it.”

A new focus on parent participation was put in place just last year and yielded a full 10 percent increase in participation.

“Our goal is to share FWCD’s story with the parent community, to show them how The Fund truly helps students and what donations actually mean in terms of programs,” said Michelle Marlow, 2014-15 FWCD Fund co-chair.

The Fund has always encouraged participation rather than gift size. “The best part about chairing the FWCD Fund was making phone calls and educating our Falcon families

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Team Advancement Together, the members of the advancement team have 126 years of professional experience in their respective fields.

Shannon Allen Communications Manager (21 years)

Publications, pushpages, Falconer, advertisements, writing, proofreading, editing, social media, media relations

Courtney Bourgeois Special Events Coordinator (10 years) PFA liaison, special events

Rachel Donahue Annual Giving Manager (12 years)

FWCD Fund, solicitations, Falcon Club liaison, stewardship, FWCD Fund Committee liaison

on the importance of giving to our annual fund,” Marlow continued. “Most parents did not realize the importance of just participating at any level. The positive parent response was just another confirmation that FWCD is truly meeting its mission daily to strive for excellence in academics, arts and athletics.”

FWCD Fund Chairs

Fund gifts, in addition to the School’s dedicated, creative faculty and a curriculum that is challenging, learner-centered, enhanced by technology and focused on student success, ensure that the School can engage, challenge and connect the leaders of tomorrow.

2014-15 Michelle and Scott Marlow

2015-16 Ashley and Greg Warrick

2013-14 Kara and Brian Bell

Some of the items The Fund has supported over the past five years include recruiting and maintaining the strongest faculty for the School; bringing in visiting authors for all divisions; maintaining the Ropes Course for grade-level team-building activities; providing materials for the Middle School Geography Bee and Debate Team; annually funding the Lower School Star Lab inflatable; and offsetting costs for software and technology in Malone Schools Online Network program, a 3D printer for the Engineering Design course and TEAM Service activities in the Upper School.

2012-13 Jill and Quintin Cassady 2011-12 Trish Thompson Sheats ’86 and Mo Sheats ’86 2010-11 Pepper and Scotty MacLean

FWCD Fund Giving Percentages 100% 95%

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Mel Hurst Communications Systems Specialist (5 years) Labels, class lists, electronic sign, front desk, proofreading

Sandra Tuomey Director of Advancement (20 years)

Administrative team member, advancement team manager, Board liaison

Shel Juliao ’92 Alumni Relations Coordinator (1 year)

93%

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Alumni events, reunions, Homecoming, alumni communications, Alumni Council liaison, proofreading, social media

$1,219,838

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$1,400,000

$1,200,000

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Trustee Participation

Lisa Koger Marketing Manager (35 years)

Graphic design, photography, videography, Falconer, advertisements, printer liaison, FWCD brand management

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Shilo Mancini Advancement Administrative Manager (5 years) Gift entry, acknowledgments, reports, directory, database, purchase orders

Renee Pierce Breakthrough and Foundation Relations (17 years) Grants, prospect research, writing, stewardship reporting, Breakthrough liaison, campaign assistance, proofreading/editing

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Committee Support FWCD’s Advancement Team also supports the Board of Trustees and some of its committees, most notably the Advancement Committee. Serving as administrative liaisons for these leadership groups, the School’s advancement professionals help manage an array of Board-driven projects that span communication support to event coordination to funding needs. Examples include: • publications such as the Board of Trustees Update and the annual call for Trustee nominations • communication pieces from Board presidents and committee chairs on a project-by-project basis, such as the Head of School Search Committee • events such as groundbreakings and receptions • special funding like the Middle School Expansion and the Then, Now, Forever. initiative

Board of Trustees Presidents 2015-17: David Ekstrom ’75 2013-15: Shannon Young Ray ’80 2011-13: L. Russell Laughlin 2009-11: Randy Gideon

Advancement Committee Chairs 2014-16: Scott Sankary ’86 2011-14: Jim Hubbard 2010-11: Mike Waltrip

Alumni Connections The FWCD Alumni Association’s focus is on supporting the School’s mission and vision and assisting in providing alumni with the means to retain a meaningful and lifelong relationship with Fort Worth Country Day. Working closely with the School’s advancement staff, the FWCD Alumni Council aids the following areas with advice and assistance: • developing programs that engage alumni in the life of the School • providing opportunities for alumni to volunteer and assist the School • facilitating communication between alumni and the FWCD Board of Trustees through the election of a president to serve as an ex officio member of the Board, and through conveying information and advice from and to alumni • enhancing the School’s reputation by encouraging alumni to promote the School to prospective parents and students • communicating with all interested alumni to promote a continuing affiliation with the School

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Since 2011, the alumni program has been in a state of evolution. Because the council-hosted annual alumni golf tournament did not reach all alumni constituencies, the Alumni Council advised moving away from the event. With advancement managing the details, the members began looking at other avenues for engagement, including the Alumni Speakers Series.

From 2011-13, the council focused on the 50th anniversary and the planning of alumni-related activities. During the 2013-14 academic year, alumni were engaged in the actual 50th celebration, and it became clear that Alumni Association and advancement efforts would be targeted at “friend-”raising and “fun-”raising.

FWCD’s 50th-anniversary Homecoming week sealed the decision. It was a labor of love: packed with celebratory events and activities for all Falcons while giving special attention to alumni. Activities included the FWCD Authors Reception and authors display; the Alumni Art Show and Reception, which featured 41 artists and 55 pieces of work; the Alumni Awards Dinner honoring the School’s five living Founders with Honorary Alumni status; the Friday night Homecoming

football game extravaganza, complete with a win over Trinity Valley School and fireworks; a former faculty/staff reunion; and 10 class reunions.

“Whether you consider yourself an alum of CDS, Country Day, FWCDS or Fort Worth Country Day, you are the heart and soul of the FWCD community and you create a lasting legacy through your pursuits upon graduation,” said current Alumni Association President Josh Korman ’92.

“All attendees of Fort Worth Country Day are automatically members of the Alumni Association and join a network of more than 3,000 fellow Falcons. I encourage everyone to remain involved and engaged with the FWCD community through our many events, our social media and volunteer opportunities.”

With the shift in focus, advancement created a part-time position dedicated to alumni engagement and nurturing relationships via alumni events, Homecoming, Alumni Awards, reunions and communications. Through the creation of a strong alumni social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, alumni connections are fostered near and far.

One of the School’s most engaging alumni programs was instituted in the 2014-15 academic year: Falcons on the Road. Connecting fellow Falcons in their home cities, the program provides alumni with casual opportunities in their home cities to learn about the advances of their alma mater while reminiscing with former classmates, administrators and faculty. In its inaugural year, Falcons on the Road flocked to the cities of Boston, Chicago, New York and Dallas.

Alumni Council Presidents 2014-16: Josh Korman ’92 2013-14: John Thompson ’93 2012-13: Tasa Lefler Anderson ’88 2011-12: Cynthia Rimmer Prince ’87 2010-11: Liz Stapp Fleischer ’84

PFA: Making a Difference All parents and faculty/staff members at FWCD are automatically members of the Parent Faculty Association (PFA). FWCD’s part-time special events coordinator serves as the advancement team PFA liaison. To ensure that information about events, opportunities, parties, etc., gets to all parents in all divisions, this individual works directly with board members and committee chairs.

The main goal of PFA is to make every child’s potential a reality and to encourage family members to get involved and make a difference in the life of the School through volunteering and fundraising initiatives. Thanks to faithful Parent Faculty Association board members, tireless member volunteers, and supportive parents and faculty, PFA is able to give back each year to the School, teachers and, ultimately, students.

In addition to volunteer support, PFA fundraising makes significant enhancements to the School each year. Monies have sponsored: • a new bus for student transportation • annual faculty/staff professional development • technology, such as Galaxy and Moto cellular devices, Microsoft Kinects for Windows, software to support a new Computer Science class and document cameras to pair with iPads • digital signage to help divisions better communicate to their students • tinker lab tools • a new sound board for the FWCD Scott Theater • funds for financial aid to offset fees that are often an obstacle to families who wish to attend FWCD Winter 2016

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In its giving through the years, the Falcon Club has funded: • cookouts to feed hundreds of student-athletes, their parents and fans • a digital advanced motion vision camera (a Noah Select System) for boys’ and girls’ volleyball that allows the setter to accurately perfect each set and receive immediate verbal feedback • upgraded sound systems for Rosacker Stadium and the gyms • softball and Round Gym scoreboards • a Kubota vehicle for athletic training staff • soccer bench shelters • the Thor Guard Lightning Detection System • a $50,000 donation to the athletic complex facility “The Falcon Club has established itself as an integral part of FWCD athletics. Since restructuring 11 years ago, the Falcon Club has increased membership and has raised additional funding for the Athletic Department,” said Athletic Director Frank Gendusa. “More importantly, the volunteers have promoted and raised school spirit to a new level. I know I can speak for the entire Athletic Department when I say, ‘Thank you, Falcon Club, for all you do!’”

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$35,572

The new funding structure reduces stress for FWCD families, eliminating the need for classes to raise money and relieving the anxiety of added financial pressure and not knowing how much money would be available. “The School made this offer not in an effort to eliminate activities that are important to parents and students, but rather with the goal of decreasing the number of solicitations parents receive and ensuring that every senior student will have an equal opportunity to enjoy a wonderful senior year,” Robinson wrote.

Supporting all teams at the varsity, junior varsity and Middle School levels, as well as overall Lower School and Middle School PE programs, Falcon Club sells memberships and ads in the sports programs to raise money for FWCD teams.

Five years ago, the design of the sports program publication, produced three times per year, was brought in-house so more money could be spent on students. With advancement’s inhouse services, Falcon Club is able to defray the high cost of a design firm and channel those funds back to athletic needs.

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In the partnership, PFA aided the budget transition for the School. The Classes of 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 already had some funds from past fundraising initiatives saved, so the School made up the difference, topping out at $75,000.

Falcon Club Net Revenue

Another contributing member to the Falcon team is Falcon Club. Deemed ‘the team behind the team’ when it comes to FWCD athletics, this athletic booster club’s mission is to “to create school spirit, support and enthusiasm for Fort Worth Country Day athletics and PE programs throughout the School community.” As liaison, advancement helps the Falcon Club effectively coordinate its annual fundraising and communication efforts.

$66,109

Amy Robinson was the 2011-12 PFA president when then Head of School Evan D. Peterson H’15 and the FWCD administrative team approached the PFA about changing its fundraising structure. Peterson had learned through a recent survey administered through the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest PFA Presidents that FWCD fundraising was causing issues. “There 2015-16: Margaret McDonald were more class and PFA 2014-15: Kim Karsten fundraisers than there were School and advancement2013-14: Tamara Reese related fundraising. There 2012-13: Gynna Harlin also was fatigue related to the FWCD Fund,” he said.

2011-12: Amy Robinson

Falcon Club: The Team behind the Team

$96,020

One of FWCD’s greatest gifts was the move to cease and desist senior class fundraising for all FWCD parents. Typically, this fundraising would begin during a student’s fifth-grade year and would continue through junior year, with the goal to raise $1,000 per student. All funds raised would go toward the classes’ senior-year activities.

Working together, they streamlined the process, and, beginning with the Class of 2013, all senior-year activities were funded with a gift of $75,000 from the School. “After careful research of the past four senior classes and their activities, the PFA Executive Committee is confident that $75,000 will fully fund all traditional senior activities such as senior lunches, scrapbook, senior video, Originals dinner, Prom and pre-Prom dinner, graduation overnight and more,” Robinson wrote in a letter to the community.

$108,842

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The Birth of The Nest Falcon spirit wear was elevated to new levels during the 2012-13 academic year with the advent of The Falcon Nest.

While implemented under Falcon Club Presidents Margaret and Stuart McDonald, the idea was born in 2010-11 with Presidents Kimberly and Randy Ferguson and cultivated through 2011-12 with Presidents Cameron and Huck ’77 Newberry.

“Randy and Kimberly had the idea,” Cameron noted. “At that time, the FWCD Campus Store had moved to the Round Gym and didn’t really have the same type of display and storage space, making it difficult to highlight Falcon Club merchandise. We realized that we needed to come up with another way for our community to purchase spirit wear.”

In 2011-12, the Falcon Club raised more money than ever before. “That year, we had more members join at the higher levels,” Cameron said. “It was also the first full year that the FWCD staff produced the three sports program publications in-house, saving us thousands of dollars in set-up costs.”

When the money was divided among the coaches’ needs and recommendations, there was enough left over to purchase a “gently used” trailer—and The Falcon Nest was born.

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Middle School Expansion: Growing the Falcon Family

Margaret and Stuart took on the merchandising, storage and selling aspects of The Falcon Nest, affectionately called The Nest, and enlisted volunteers with backgrounds in merchandising and retail. FWCD parent Marcee Henderson has created exceptional student- and fan-friendly spirit wear for The Nest since its inception. While providing variety and catering to both students and adults, the Falcon Club worked to keep prices down and to saturate the School with spirit.

The Mason Middle School Expansion received its certificate of occupancy just after noon on Monday, August 13, 2012. A Board-driven strategic project, the expansion came to life as a result of teamwork and the generosity of donors. Working behind the scenes to manage fundraising, donor meetings, communications and the culminating celebration event were the members of FWCD’s advancement team.

Since The Nest’s beginnings, the profits from spirit wear continue to grow, and the proof is in the numbers. In 201213, the Falcon Nest brought in $25,421.77. That number grew in 2013-14 to $80,635.32. Last year (2014-15), Nest sales were $79,504.71.

By the October 19 dedication ceremony, students had been enjoying the facility for nearly two months. Then Head of School Evan D. Peterson H’15 recognized the FWCD Board of Trustees for its vision; former Board President Randy Gideon for leading the charge with both guidance and fundraising; Bennett Benner Partners, the Fort Worth architecture firm that designed the building; and most importantly, the donors for taking the idea for the expansion to reality.

Falcon Club Presidents 2015-16: Michelle and Scott Marlow 2014-15: Stephanie and Michael ’88 Dike 2013-14: Elizabeth and Jim ’87 McCoy

For Head of Middle School John Stephens, the dedication was a transformational moment. “We pride ourselves on continual improvement,” he said. “As educators and innovators, FWCD leadership is always looking for ways in which we can improve.”

2012-13: Margaret and Stuart McDonald 2011-12: Cameron and Huck ’77 Newberry 2010-11: Kimberly and Randy Ferguson

The Middle School expansion was a significant strategic improvement and one that gave advancement plenty of good news to share with the community. Enriching the classroom experience for Country Day students, the expanded facility added 10 new classrooms and teachers, reduced the studentteacher ratio, and created opportunity for more hands-on interactive time between students and teachers. Ultimately, the expansion allowed for an additional admission entry point to effectively support more FWCD students.

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$14,805

$9,550

$15,887

CAST has supported: • the annual Black & White Images photography exhibition and reception • special staging for Seussical • various master classes with renowned visual and performing artists • fine arts lectures with professionals engaged in the field • visiting band and choir performances

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live for the arts or simply enjoy them as entertainment, they benefit from the rich cultural and artistic value inherent in FWCD’s fine arts programs, and the programs are enriched with the thoughtful gifts from CAST supporters.

$13,275

While the Falcon Club’s focus is athletics, Supporting CAST centers on the fine arts. This booster club provides financial underwriting for extracurricular activities for K-12 students in the fine arts. Together, advancement, the director of fine arts and CAST volunteers are committed to making special arts opportunities plentiful. From theatre and vocal master classes with renowned professionals to in-school performances, lectures and hands-on workshops from some of today’s finest contemporary artists, CAST ensures students are engaged and their experiences enhanced. For some students, the arts are more than a stage or a canvas. For others, the arts provide the catalyst to understand their own personal goals and needs: They serve as a springboard from which many students find their passions and connect with others. Whether students

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FWCD’s 50th Anniversary Blowout

50th Publications: Sharing the FWCD Story Many publications were produced during the anniversary celebration, all managed by advancement. Taking center stage was a special 50th-anniversary commemorative book that tells the story of Country Day’s first 50 years.

Destined to Flourish was penned based on hours of interviews with members of the FWCD community and resources from the FWCD Archives. The late Jean Webb H’11, Claire-Lise Knecht H’06 and Jody Price were instrumental in the factcollecting stage. “Together with the 50th co-chairs, these three women put their fingers on just about anything that was needed to shape the book,” then Head of School Evan D. Peterson H’15 noted.

The final product was an 82-page, three-chapter book.

Peppered with alumni quotes and “Then/Now” facts, the book is rich in text and filled with images that depict the School’s 50-year journey.

Working with 50th Anniversary Co-Chairs Frasher Hudson Pergande ’81 and Cynthia Rimmer Prince ’87 and hundreds of volunteers, the Fort Worth Country Day Advancement Office put together a 50th-anniversary celebration like no other. The yearlong celebration included special events, publications, workshops and parties, spanning March 6, 2013, through March 29, 2014. As a result, the entire FWCD community was engaged in the life of the School and learned about its storied beginnings and its trailblazing Founders.

The celebration kicked off on Founders’ Day 2013 with special guest Mayor Betsy Price issuing an official proclamation declaring March 6, 2013, “Fort Worth Country Day” Day. Then Head of School Evan D. Peterson H’15 honored the School’s Founding Trustees for their courage and vision to dream of the Country Day that is now one of the finest schools in the country. “In 1963, a dream turned into a school that started with 210 students on 10 acres,” Peterson said. “Fifty years later, we have over 1,100 students on more than 104 acres with 14 buildings and over 3,000 graduates who have attended or are attending the best colleges and universities in the country.”

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forward-thinking leaders. The then five remaining Founding Trustees attended many of the events: George Ann Carter Bahan H’13, the late Priscilla Holland Johnston H’13, Paul Leonard H’13, Betty Claire Dupree McKnight H’13 and Patricia Honea Schutts H’13.

The 50th anniversary also permeated the 3A’s. The All You Need is Love spring 2013 event brought back fine arts alumni and faculty to share the importance of the fine arts. Looking Back Day on September 9, 2013, the official anniversary of Fort Worth Country Day’s opening day, gave students a glimpse of life in the 1960s in a series of engaging activities and workshops.

The celebration closed for the School community on Founders’ Day 2014 with the inaugural Wall of Honor unveiling.

Created to pay tribute to those who came before us, the Wall of Honor recognizes those extraordinary people who’ve done extraordinary things for Fort Worth Country Day. In late March 2014, A Party for the Decades (themed Relive or Rewrite: Who Will You Be?) closed out the anniversary merriment for alumni, parents and past parents. Party-goers dressed up in attire reflecting the 1960s or what they wore in high school and enjoyed tasty treats that would have been served in the School’s cafeteria in those early years.

Then, Now, Forever.

Five decades of dedicated leadership have ensured a continuity of vision and a roadmap for a bold future that will continue to meet the evolving needs of FWCD students.

Building on that success, the School launched its next phase of growth with the Then, Now, Forever. initiative.

Leveraging Fort Worth Country Day’s 50th anniversary, Then, Now, Forever. created a footprint for the next 50 years.

The words encompassed that special time in the School’s journey: celebrating all that has been accomplished, all that is currently being achieved and all that is being done to prepare for the decades ahead.

Working closely with Co-Chairs Laura (Bonnell) ’88 and Jeff Alexander and Board presidents Shannon Young Ray ’80 (2013-15) and L. Russell Laughlin (2011-13), the Advancement Office helped facilitate many needs, as well as develop the Board’s objectives related to this endeavor.

Guiding a team of 18 volunteers, these leaders and their advancement associates invested time and energy over three years to plan, coordinate and consistently review the project; visit with dedicated Falcon families; share the School’s story; and collaborate with the Board of Trustees.

Their efforts garnered committed donors who are now helping make FWCD’s next strategic steps possible. FWCD gained new leadership donors in parents Sherri and Bobby Patton and parents Leslie and John David Moritz. The team confirmed steadfast support through the Marsha and John Kleinheinz family, as well as Edward P. Bass, Amon G. Carter Foundation, Carol J. and R. Denny Alexander Foundation, William E. Scott Foundation, The Roach Foundation, Walsh Foundation, The Ryan Foundation and Garvey Texas Foundation. (See donor list on page 78.)

Fundraising drives helped honor two former coaches (Will Stansbery H’08 and Joe Murph) and retired Head of School Evan D. Peterson H’15, adding more than $600,000 to the total. Internal support was amazingly high with drives for faculty/staff and the Board of Trustees both achieving 100 percent participation.

The spring 2015 announcement of FWCD’s next Head of School ushered in a new era in the School’s history. It

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soon became strategically clear that by phasing Then, Now, Forever., the School community would benefit two-fold: promptly constructing two much-needed facilities and focusing students and families on embracing new Head of School Eric Lombardi, allowing his leadership to help shape the School’s next steps.

FWCD Fund Giving during Then, Now, Forever. $1,400,000

The following provides an overview of the countless efforts of more than 120 volunteers that promoted the School’s future and raised more than $12 million to advance the Board’s strategic plans.

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$1,313,951

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Then, Now, Forever. achieved two new student facilities, began the next steps in the strategic long-range plan for campus development and increased endowment by $2.5 million by the time the Board decided to phase the project.

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Allocation of Funds

L. Russell Laughlin 2011-13 Board President Randy Eisenman ’93 Leadership Gifts Chair Scott Sankary ’86 Major Gifts Chair Jim Hubbard 2010-14 Advancement Chair and Trustee

Tom Mitchell CFO Sandra Tuomey Director of Advancement

Accomplishments Athletic Complex 52% Unrestricted 27%

Unrestricted $3,188,823 $6,316,050

Endowment $2,556,249

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Shannon Young Ray ’80 2013-15 Board President

Evan D. Peterson H’15 Head of School (2002-15)

• Further advance the School’s master plan • Support long-term financial sustainability and innovation on our campus

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Laura (Bonnell ’88) and Jeff Alexander Campaign Co-Chairs

Frasher Hudson Pergande ’81 Trustee and 50th Anniversary Co-Chair

Objectives

Athletic Facilities

Then, Now, Forever.

Leadership

• Achieved two key next steps in the strategic, long-range plan for campus development • Increased endowment by $2.5 million • Added two scholarship opportunities to serve need-based students • Attained 100 percent Board of Trustees participation • Conducted a faculty/staff drive that garnered 100 percent participation for Then, Now, Forever. and the FWCD Fund • Targeted the phased objectives to optimally advance FWCD’s strategic plan and prepare for next-step projects • Secured $12 million on the heels of a separate Middle School Expansion project • Leveraged the School’s 50th-anniversary to progress silent phase cultivations • Strategically phased Then, Now, Forever. in recognition of the School’s leadership change

Leadership Gifts Committee Randy Eisenman ’93, Chair Amy Roach Bailey ’85 Brian Crumley ’92 Kenny Fischer ’84 Randy Gideon Josh Korman ’92 Bill Landreth ’67 Sherri Patton

Major Gifts Committee

Then, Now, Forever. set the FWCD community on a forward-thinking path that looks to the future while honoring its legacy. As facilities form and become available to students and families, the Advancement Office will continue to assist the School community to successfully prepare for FWCD’s next steps.

Scott Sankary ’86, Chair Gantt Bumstead Brian Crumley ’92 Quintin Cassady Kenny Fischer ’84 Josh Korman ’92 Scotty MacLean Laura O’Brien Joel Sawyer Melissa Taylor

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Alumni News

Alumni news

FWCD Receives Super Bowl Golden Football Former NFL football player Patrick Jeffers ’91, a member of the 1997 Super Bowl XXXII Championship team, returned to his alma mater in January to present a Super Bowl Golden Football to the School.

In assemblies for each division, Jeffers gifted the ball to the School where he gained a foundation in academics and where his football training began. FWCD seniors and varsity football captains Austin Westermann, Jack Sankary and Aaron Lax accepted the Golden Football.

In September, the NFL launched the Super Bowl High School Honor Roll initiative to recognize schools and communities that contributed to Super Bowl history and positively impacted the game of football. High schools across the nation and around the world received commemorative Wilson Golden Footballs for every player or head coach who graduated from their school and was on an active Super Bowl roster. Nearly 3,000 players and head coaches and more than 2,000 high schools were recognized. FWCD was the only independent school honored of seven Fort Worth schools.

Jeffers was a wide receiver for the Broncos the year of the Super Bowl win. The team came in as a 14-point underdog against the Green Bay Packers. “I played in that game 18 years ago. It is a memory I will forever cherish,” he said.

For Jeffers, the Super Bowl experience in 1997 and his gifting of the ball centers on excellence. “My journey toward excellence started at Fort Worth Country Day in 1979 and continued for 12 years,” he said. “FWCD shaped me. Because of what I learned here, I gained a foundation of excellence.

The 3A’s create that foundation, and I am so glad for the breadth and depth of experiences I gained as a student.”

When introducing Jeffers, Head of School Eric Lombardi shared how proud FWCD is of the many Falcons who excel in the 3A’s. “We have a member of a Super Bowl championship team, a Tony Award-winning actress and a STEM education inventor,” he noted. Harriet Harris ’73 won a Tony in 2002 as a Featured Actress in a Musical for

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Eric Lombardi, Aaron Lax ’16, Jack Sankary ’16, Patrick Jeffers ’91 and Austin Westermann ’16

playing Mrs. Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie. She is also known for her portrayals of Bebe Glazer on Frasier and Felicia Tilman on Desperate Housewives. Shree Bose ’12, a Harvard University undergraduate double majoring in molecular and cellular biology and global health and health policy, is the 2011 Google Global Science Fair winner and co-creator of Piper, a Minecraft toolbox for budding engineers.

Jeffers knew he wasn’t going to make it on athletics alone. “I didn’t make it in spite of Country Day,” he said. “I made it because of Country Day. When I went to the University of Virginia, I had all the tools to succeed. As a walk-on to a team of 125 football players, I was number 125. It doesn’t matter where or how you start; it’s where you finish. Hard work, determination and commitment to excellence can drive you toward your dreams.”

Jeffers came to Fort Worth Country Day as a first-grader.

He said that FWCD allowed him the freedom to pursue his dreams of playing football at a higher level without believing that was his only chance for happiness or success. Jeffers credits the well-rounded approach of the School with helping him achieve his football goals, while also preparing him for his collegiate and graduate school workload.

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Alumni news

2010 Alumni Athletics Inducted into Wall of Fame

FWCD Golden Football cont.

A walk-on at the University of Virginia, Jeffers played for the Cavaliers for four years. He finished his collegiate football career as the fourth leading receiver in the school’s history.

Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round (159th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft, Jeffers played in the NFL from 1996 to 2002, as a wide receiver for the Broncos, the Dallas Cowboys and the Carolina Panthers.

He received the 1999 NFL Unsung Hero Award and the NFL Ed Block Courage Award in 2001. In addition to his Falcon jersey being retired in 1998, he was honored as the FWCD Alumni Association’s 2011 Distinguished Alumnus.

Following his NFL career, Jeffers earned an MBA from University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

He began a career with Trammell Crow Company. Jeffers is now a partner with New Waterloo, an Austin-based hospitality and real estate development company. He and his wife, Christa, reside in Austin with their four children: Brooks, Charlotte, Walker and Weslee.

“It is truly an honor for the entire Fort Worth Country Day community to receive this award from Patrick,” said FWCD Athletic Director Frank Gendusa. “He was an exceptional player, but more importantly, a man of character and a true role model.

Fort Worth Country Day now joins an elite fraternity of schools from across the nation that can proudly display a Gold 50 Year Super Bowl Anniversary Football.”

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Who better to talk about the college experience than college students themselves!

Mary Claire Ekstrom ’14 (University of Minnesota-Twin Cities), Alexandra Barber ’14 (University of St. Andrews), Bailee Wallace ’14 (Hendrix College), Zane Lincoln ’14 (Vanderbilt University) and McKenna Breedlove ’14 (Texas Christian University) returned to the nest for the annual College Chat event, hosted by the FWCD College Counseling Office. These alumni shared advice and offered guidance related to transition, academic preparation and college social life with the 84-member Class of 2016.

Historic Fort Worth, Inc., hosted Fashions of Fort Worth in November 2015, an exhibit that payed homage to celebrities who have helped put Fort Worth “on the map.”

Signature clothing and accessories from more than 40 Fort Worth celebrities were on display. Harriet Harris ’73 and Carlson Young ’09 loaned clothing to the exhibition.

Harris’ dress was worn in Old Acquaintance at Broadway’s Roundabout Theatre in 2007. Young wore her dress to the premiere of MTV’s new series Scream. The exhibit was put together by Gail Widmer Landreth ’69.

Five Falcon alumni from the Class of 2010 were honored at halftime of the Homecoming football game on Friday, October 16, for their accomplishments in collegiate athletics. Nicole Dory, Ginger Epstein, Emily Samuelson, Elizabeth Vance and Megan Wu each lettered in a varsity sport at their college or university and were inducted into Fort Worth Country Day’s Athletics Wall of Fame.

Dory ran track for the College of William & Mary from 2010-14. As a member of the William & Mary tribe, she served as a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee representative and held the record for indoor freshman pole vault from January 29, 2011-February 4, 2012. Since April 16, 2011, Dory has held the record for outdoor freshman long jump and the second best William & Mary all-time performance in triple jump. During Dory’s tenure there, the Griffins were CAA Conference Team Champions.

Epstein cheered on the University of Richmond Spiders from 201014. Highlights of her tenure on the squad include cheering at the Sweet 16 basketball tournament and serving as the head of the Philanthropy Committee. She started Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law in the fall of 2014 and will graduate in 2017.

During her freshman year, Samuelson played soccer on the Ivy League champion team from the University

Ginger Epstein, Megan Wu, Emily Samuelson, Elizabeth Vance and (not pictured) Nicole Dory, each lettered in a varsity sport at their college or university and were inducted into Fort Worth Country Day’s Athletics Wall of Fame.

of Pennsylvania and rowed crew all four years for the Fighting Quakers, garnering a silver medal in the Ivy League Championships her junior year.

Vance played field hockey at the University of Louisville from 201013. While a member of the Cardinals team, she was recognized as the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week.

Vance was also named BIG EAST AllAcademic Team Member, a National Scholars Award Recipient and is a proud member of the Athletic Director Honor Roll.

Wu cheered for the Syracuse University Orangemen from 2010-11 and at Cornell University 2011-14. In 2011-12 and 2013, she was honored as Most Spirited. Her team took second place in the Reach the Beach Nationals Collegiate Co-ed in 2012 and third place in 2013. As captain of the Cornell Big Red squad in 201314, Wu and her teammates were Coed Champions at the Jamfest Boston Nationals Collegiate competition.

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Alumni news

Alumni Association Honors Five Five members of the Fort Worth Country Day community were honored at the 2015 Alumni Awards Dinner on October 15: Major Wendy Kosek Buckingham ’00, Shannon Young Ray ’80, Blaine Smith ’80, Vance Lambert ’79, and Evan D. Peterson H’15.

Smith, an artist, was recognized with the Falcon Star award. Working in various media, Smith draws upon nature, traditional ethnographic and non-Western cultures, and the canon of Western art for her thematic materials.

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Major Buckingham, an associate at Littler Mendelson, P.C., in Philadelphia and the reserve executive officer to Major General Dixie Morrow, Air Force Legal Operations Agency commander, received the Distinguished Alumna Award. Major Buckingham was awarded the Purple Heart, an Air Force Combat Action Medal and a Joint Service Commendation Medal for service to her country and injuries sustained during her deployment in Baghdad, Iraq.

Ray retired as president of Marshall R. Young Oil Company in December 2014, where she continues as a managing partner of several family entities. She was honored with the Jean Webb Service to Alma Mater award for her exceptional service to Fort Worth Country Day over the years. She served on FWCD’s Board of Trustees from 2001-07 and 2008-15. Ray continues as the Board’s immediate past president this year.

Retired Faculty –

Susan Stevens Crummel

Sheila Pryor

Upper School Math 1983-2003 Crummel started a career writing picture books with her sister, illustrator Janet Stevens, following her FWCD retirement. She has published 17 books, won the Texas Bluebonnet Award twice and travels the world as a visiting author.

Second Grade 1979-2006 Pryor remembers second-grade poetry and all the plays. She still recalls the excitement of winning a funding grant from the StarTelegram, allowing her students to publish their own books.

Crummel also travels for fun. Last summer, she and her husband, Richard, toured Wales, England, Ireland and France. She loves to entertain her grandchildren: Her daughter, Courtney Crummel Summers ’99 has three children, and her son, Jason Crummel ’95 has two.

Her best memories of FWCD include taking the cheerleaders (led by Tiffany Hunnicutt ’92) to nationals in Nashville with her faculty co-sponsor, Cecilee Lindsey. She remembers the faculty fundraiser talent show, “The Falcon Follies,” which raised funds to establish the Beverly Anne Robinson Faculty Endowed Scholarship. The performances were memorable, but Crummel shared, “It was the journey, the practices, that created an unforgettable camaraderie.”

Vance Lambert ’79, Shannon Young Ray ’80, Major Wendy Kosek Buckingham ’00 and Blaine Smith ’80 were honored at the 2015 Alumni Awards Dinner on October 15, 2015.

City for Vincent-Robbins Associates, a publicity firm that represents classical artists, as well as for the Van Cliburn Foundation.

Lambert has spent his life in service to others and was bestowed the Service to Humanity Award. He suffered a spinal cord injury during recreational time while attending an FWCD football camp in 1976. Following surgeries and two-and-a-half months in a hospital in Fort Worth and five months at a rehabilitation hospital in Colorado, Lambert returned to FWCD to finish his studies and graduate with his class.

He went on to earn a degree in clinical psychology and has worked with the

Batterers Intervention and Prevention Program at Women’s Haven/Safehaven of Tarrant County.

Peterson committed 41 years of his life to educating students, and 19 of those years were focused on students at Fort Worth Country Day. He was given Honorary Alumnus status (in April 2015). Peterson first came to FWCD as head of Upper School (1986-92) and then led FWCD as Head of School (2002-15). He received the Honorary Alumnus award at his retirement celebration on April 20, 2015. Peterson and his wife, Gayle, now reside in North Carolina and Florida.

When asked for some words of wisdom to share with her former students, Crummel said: “I have found that words of wisdom can be found in children’s books—share, celebrate differences, don’t bully, help those in need, work hard, tell the truth and forgive.”

Mona Lynn McAdams Goone McDaniel Eighth-Grade English 1980-2005 A native Fort Worthian, McDaniel takes advantage of her home city, participating in book clubs, poetry meetings, church activities, symphony performances and plays. She travels as well. Last year, she visited Iceland, and Rockford, Illinois, where her daughter, Missy McAdams Huffman ’87 lives.

McDaniel’s favorite place is her family’s working cattle ranch near Gordon. She spends time helping on the ranch and enjoys long walks with some ranch dogs. “Watching newborn calves jump, leap and race around reminds me of the energy of middle schoolers,” she said.

A poet, McDaniel is proud of the eighth-grade class that started a literary magazine titled Unimagined, a catalyst for students who went on to be recognized for their creative writing contests. She brought professional writers to campus to nurture the talent and creativity she saw in her students.

Retirement keeps Pryor busy. She lives in Richardson and spends time reading, needlepointing, gardening and exercising. Involved in the lives of her five grandchildren, Pryor looks forward to their time together.

For her 70th birthday, her daughters, Kristen Pryor Brown ’87 and Erin Pryor Garza ’91, took her to Taos, New Mexico. Last year, Pryor traveled to Memphis to see Johnny Mathis at the Orpheum Theater. She enjoyed the concert every bit as much as the first time she saw Mathis in 1962.

Last fall, Pryor traveled out east and visited the town where she graduated from high school. Still on her bucket list: a James Taylor concert.

Pryor enjoys Facebook and keeps up with many of her former students.

She writes: “I remember the joy of watching 29 classes of students grow, learn and graduate.”

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Carlson Young ’09 At 5 years old, Carlson Young ’09 decided she wanted to be an actor. She begged her mom daily to let her follow her dreams. “Of course, my parents [Susan and Marshall Young, Sr. ’81] had no idea how to go about that. And thank goodness they didn’t because I got to have a completely normal childhood and high school experience.” Today, Young has a leading role as high-gloss, queen-bee Brooke Maddox in MTV’s Scream television series, which began filming season two in early 2016.

A Fort Worth Country Day “Original” and a legacy student, Young developed her acting chops at FWCD. She had her best friend and classmate, Annie Philpott ’09, take a digital picture of her at age 14, which she subsequently sent (without her parents’ knowledge) to the Kim Dawson Agency in Dallas.

The rest is history.

“When the agency called and expressed interest, my parents were like, ‘Who on earth is calling this house?’” Young said. “As I pursued that opportunity, my FWCD teachers were always supportive and very accommodating. I’m so appreciative for that, because finishing at FWCD was important to me.”

Theatre was always a draw for Young. She played Vivian, one of the leads in FWCD’s eighth-grade play, an original titled Binky Rudich and the Two Speed Clock. During her freshman year, she started doing commercial work and taking acting classes in Dallas. As a sophomore, she played Amy in the FWCD original musical, Return to Planet Zoloft.

“After sophomore year, I couldn’t commit to many high school productions because of Disney’s As the Bell Rings and its shooting schedule,” Young said, “but I did take Ms. [Melodee] Halbach’s theatre elective class all four years. I really loved that.”

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LA connections. Soon after arriving, Young began working consistently with small guest star roles and independent movies. At the end of that year, she decided she was right where she needed—and wanted—to be. She did a semester of online college classes and then transferred to the University of Southern California as a part-time student. “I chose to major in English and creative writing because it is the perfect counterpart to acting and auditioning,” Young said. “The English Department at Fort Worth Country Day and all my teachers influenced me so much.

“I focus on poetry and screenwriting, with the hope of one day writing, acting and producing my own material,” she continued. “The combination of working professionally and pursuing my degree has been an amazing experience and really keeps things interesting.” Young has only one semester of coursework to finish her degree.

Young’s hard work paid off when she booked Scream, her first regular series role, in summer 2014. “It’s wonderful to be on Scream. I am so incredibly thankful for the opportunity and feel extremely lucky,” she said. “I auditioned the regular way—screen tested, the whole nine yards. When I got the call, I couldn’t believe it. It’s definitely an important turning point in my career. Everything I’ve done to date has been resumebuilding and leading up to something like this.”

Widely known as Jacqueline in the “Substitute Teacher” sketches of the Key & Peele TV series, Young has had guest spots on CSI: Cyber, True Blood, Pretty Little Liars, Heroes and Grimm.

“In Grimm, I played a Klaustreich, a magical creature that morphs into a cat,” she said. “This is hilarious because anyone that knows me knows I’m a completely insane cat lady!”

Young will always be grateful for FWCD. “My FWCD experience as a whole has definitely made a profound impression on me,” Young said. “I am so glad I had the opportunity to attend Country Day. I feel like I was granted one of the best educations, and I made some of the best friends.”

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Class Notes To submit information for Class Notes and Alumni News, contact Shel Juliao ’92, alumni relations coordinator, at shel.juliao@fwcd.com or 817.302.3263.

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1970s Tori Ross ’72 was honored with the Daniel Taylor Memorial Award by the Tennessee Library Association Children/Young Adults Roundtable and the family of Daniel Taylor for her creative approaches to enhance library services for children and young adults.

Bill Cowan, Bill Kilborne, Eric Hyden, Andreé French Griffin, Scott Miller, John Brookman, Lauren Schmuck Puff, Dan Reese, Richard Sanders, Kirk Miller, Amy Boyd Ryan, Lisa Sankary O’Connor, Angela Posey Destro, Kirsten White Cameron, Shannon Young Ray, Robin Blumberg Selinger

The Class of 1990 hosted its reunion party in the home of the Castros.

1990s The Class of 1990 celebrated its reunion in the home of Imelda and Dr. Jaime Castro, the parents of Dr. Natalia Castro Hanson ’90.

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Jon Bonnell ’89 finished The International Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, on October 10, 2015. Considered one of the most prestigious triathlon events in the world, the race comprises a 2.4mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run.

Jon was one of 400 charity or lottery winners to participate in the race. He ran with Team in Training, which raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and provides training to participants. He ran in honor of David Publicover ’89, a classmate who died from leukemia during their junior year at FWCD, and 50

Chris Peterson ’92, and his wife, Emily, are excited to announce the birth of Caroline Evan Peterson, born on July 31, 2015. Caroline has an older sister named Ella.

The Class of 1985 threw a party with the Class of 1980 at Fred’s Texas Café.

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Rob Fulkerson, Brent Hawthorne, Mrs. Anne Robinson (former faculty member), David Rutledge, Eric Bauer, Ric Bonnell and Matthew Head

LeeAnn Elwood McLennan, Sandra MacDonald Sisneros, Jody Anicito Cunningham, Anne-Lise Knecht Woods and Stacie Helm Growald

Jack Duffy, a family friend who died from the disease in 2004. Jon crossed the finish line after 14 hours and 52 minutes and placed 1,970 overall out of 2,367 competitors from 52 countries. Jon is the executive chef and owner of Bonnell’s Restaurant Group and serves as celebrity chef at Texas Christian University’s Amon G. Carter Stadium.

LeeAnn Elwood McLennan ’85 visited with FWCD sixth-graders in the fall, reading a chapter from her upcoming book Root, which will be released this year. Root picks up where her first book, Dormant, left off and follows the character of Olivia Woodson and her “super normal” powers. The third book in the series, Emerge, will be out in 2017. Visit leeannmclennan.com/welcome-to-myblog.

Melissa Renn ’95 currently manages the art collection at the Harvard Business School. She recently coauthored an article titled American Paintings at Harvard, Volume One: Paintings, Watercolors, and Pastels by Artists Born Before 1826.

Andrea Luttrell Keeth ’96 published the poem “Sugar Sphinx” in the Tinderbox Poetry Journal.

Merrill West ’97 married Ryan Hardy at Cherry Hill in Central Park on August 30, 2015.

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Do rubber duckies dream of growing up to be FWCD Falcons?

We think so. Please let us know when your family increases so that we can welcome another Falcon into the nest!

W.A. Landreth ’01 and his wife, Regan, welcomed their daughter, Sarita Jane Landreth, into the world on October 2, 2015. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. and measured 18 ¾ in. long. Gail (Widmer ’69) and Bill ’67 Landreth are Sarita’s proud grandparents.

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Melissa Mahaffey Tucker ’01 and Wynn Tucker ’96 are pleased to announce the birth of their son, John “Franklin” Tucker, born on May 21, 2015, weighing 7.5 lbs. and measuring 20 in. long.

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The Class of 2000 held a dinner at The Original. Pictured are Melissa Altaras Fulcher, Courtney Siegel Landes and Jessica Johns Childs.

Will Northern ’03, broker/ owner of Northern Realty Group, was selected in this year’s group of “40 under 40” in Fort Worth Business, as he begins another two-year term as Mayor Betsy Price’s appointee to the city’s Zoning Commission.

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The Class of 2005 enjoyed dinner at The Woodshed.

welcomed their son, Brody Joseph, on January 6, 2015. Ashley Rae, Jeremy and Brody live in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Todd Humble ’99 and his wife, Elizabeth, welcomed their twin boys May 21, 2014. Miller Kanning Humble arrived at 9:03 a.m. at 6 lbs. 6 oz. and McGwire Stephen Humble followed at 9:05 a.m. at 5 lbs. 10 oz.

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The Class of 2000 held a dinner at The Original.

Elizabeth Hill Deegan ’00 and her husband, Eddie, welcomed new baby Kathryn on October 26, 2015. She joins her big brother, Ward.

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Max Broude ’03 married Megan Janine Calhoun on August 29, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Sylvia Broude ’00, who became a minister with American Marriage Ministries for the event, presided as officiant.

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Nancy Bonds ’11 had a busy summer.

Upon giving the commencement speech to the School of Business at graduation from The University of Texas in May, she embarked on the Texas 4000, a two-month long bike ride from Texas to Alaska to raise money for cancer research. After the bike trek ended in August, Nancy began working at ExxonMobil in Houston as part of upstream controllers.

The artwork of Avery Kelly ’05 was presented at Kilgore College’s Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Gallery in a solo show titled “Animal Connections.”

Patrick Powers ’05 and his 12 wife, Casey, are excited to announce the birth of their son, Patrick Shea Powers, who was born on October 14, 2015, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. and measuring 20.75 in. long.

Members of the Class of 2011 cheered on the Falcons in Houston: Nancy Bonds, Taylor Arnold, Kate Petsche and Courtney Reimer Arnold.

Fort Worth Country Day alumni in the Austin area enjoyed the School’s first Falcons on the Road event of the year in the home of Janice and Clark Davis ’92.

Breakthrough Fort Worth Executive Director Joe Breedlove ’78, Head of Upper School Bill Arnold ’86 and new Head of School Eric Lombardi enjoyed time with fellow Falcons while in Austin for SPC in November. Falcons on the Road connects alumni in their home cities providing casual opportunities to learn about the advances of their alma mater while reminiscing with former classmates, administrators and faculty.

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Jessica Varnell Wood ’06 and her husband, Chase, welcomed their first child, Calton Anthony, on July 3, 2015.

Elizabeth Bewley ’06 is clerking for Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan in Washington, D.C.

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A few University of Texas and Texas Christian University students from FWCD’s Class of 2012 gathered before the UT vs. TCU football game. Pictured are Whit Maddox, Riley Genua, Steven Levy, Claire Buechele and Blake Waltrip.

Members of the Class of 2010 enjoyed a holiday dinner at Pacific Table.

Laura Lindsay Tatum ’10 works for CNN in Washington, D.C., and was in Las Vegas as anchor producer for CNN’s Chief National Correspondent John King.

Megan Wu ’10 recently moved to Seattle to work as a human resources coordinator for the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

In February, Quentin McGown ’74 visited with FWCD secondgraders to explore the importance and history of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. One Lower School told him that “the stock show is a place for us to wear hats and boots and play being cowboys!”

McGown is a fourth-generation Fort Worthian with a lifelong interest in history. A Tarrant County Probate Court judge, McGown also serves as general counsel and director of gift planning at Texas Wesleyan University. He wrote and hosted the Historic Fort Worth series on community cable television, and served on the city’s 1999 sesquicentennial history committee.

Former Falcon Quill newspaper editor Connall McCormack ’15 is working for a publication on campus at Texas A&M. Former Falcon Quill newspaper editor Garrett Podell ’15 is writing for TCU360 and The Skiff, covering sports, writing for University Primetime and working for the broadcast network on campus doing some camera work at Texas Christian University.

Former Flight yearbook editor Kennedy Stovall ’15 is working for a publication at Baylor University.

Members of the Class of 2010 enjoyed a holiday dinner at Pacific Table.

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Alumni Come Home for Some Game Playing Former FWCD athletes returned to their alma mater to join current Falcons in some Alumni Games on Saturday, December 19 and Monday, December 21, 2015.

Field hockey played its Alumni Game in October on Homecoming weekend.

There were great turnouts for basketball, field hockey and soccer. To learn more about Homecoming 2016 and Alumni Games for next year, Girls’ Soccer Alumni Game contact Shel Juliao ’92 at shel.juliao@fwcd.com.

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Falcon Weddings

Lauren Lively ’02 married Matt Schmid on August 22, 2015, in Fort Worth. Several alumni participated in the wedding party, including sister Boo Lively ’88, Susanna Gorski ’01, Laura Coleman Russell ’02, Samantha Siegel ’04, Jim Tatum ’00 and Caroline McMullen Toole ’03.

Many other FWCD alumni attended the special day as well.

David Rosenstein ’03 married Lindsey Sirowy on August 15, 2015, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. David is a captain at Spirit Airlines. The couple resides in Fort Worth.

Alex Leonard ’05 and Sydney Holt were married on April 25, 2015, in Weatherford. Alex is an HR generalist at Hewlett-Packard and is pursuing a master’s degree in human resources at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Sydney is an editorial communication specialist at Southwest Airlines. The couple resides in Richardson.

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Matthew Jackson ’07 and Jamie (Reyes) Jackson ’07 were married on June 7, 2014. Matthew is a software developer for YES Prep Public Schools in Houston. Jamie teaches programming and Web design at The Village School in Houston.

Courtney Reimer ’11 and Taylor Arnold ’11 were married on July 11, 2015, at University Christian Church in Fort Worth. They reside in Houston where Taylor works for Salient Partners and Courtney works for Episcopal High School. FWCD Falcons included in the wedding party were Robert Arnold ’14, Allie Arnold ’18, Zach Reimer ’03, Rebekah Reimer Lischwe ’06, Elizabeth Reimer Chichester ’08, Will Arnold ’13, Mary Madison Arnold ’14, Ben Alexander ’20, Kate Alexander ’22, Karl Velasco-Lehmann ’10, Bryan Kelly ’11, Stephen Tetirick ’11, Clifton Harlin ’11, Walker Ryan ’12 and Shelby Stripling ’11.

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MEMORIAL TRIBUTE

Board President Tributes Donald Albers passed away on December 1, 2015. Family and friends celebrated his life at a memorial service on December 7.

Don had a special relationship with Fort Worth Country as a member of the Board of Trustees and even more notably as Board president. Elected in 1974 to complete a term through 1976, he was reelected to the Board in 1976, serving until 1981. During his second term on the Board, Don served as chair of financial aid from 1976 to 1978 and was Board president during the 1978-80 academic years. Education was important to the Albers family and their commitment to Fort Worth Country Day was evident: Don and his wife, Sandra, enrolled their four children at Country Day: Kathryn Albers Kronenberg ’85, Robert ’82, Susan Albers Kennedy ’76 and Bill ’74.

A native of Iowa, Don was one of eight children. He earned a BS in Commerce from the University of Iowa and served in the U.S Army from 1944 to 1946. He was successful in all his business endeavors, and family was always his first priority.

Priscilla Bradford Holland Johnston H'13, one of Fort Worth Country Day’s Founding Trustees, passed away on January 3. Friends and family came together for a memorial service on January 22 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requested contributions be made in memory of Priscilla to Fort Worth Country Day, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, the Fort Worth Chamber Music Society or any charity of choice.

Priscilla was clearly one of Fort Worth Country Day’s giants.

In the early 1960s, Priscilla, then Mrs. Barney B. Holland, along with her good friend, Betty Claire Dupree McKnight H’13, met with other young mothers and fathers who had a common interest in establishing “ … a school of real academic excellence” in Fort Worth.

There was no land. There were no buildings, no faculty, not even a name when these young parents, who sought the benefits of a co-educational college-preparatory day school, began to meet over coffee and conjured up the idea of Fort Worth Country Day. After months of discussions, these determined parents decided to move forward, and a formal meeting with 18 other parents was called in November 58

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1961. Following that meeting, the group moved quickly and two years later, with the help of some of Fort Worth’s evergenerous supporters like Perry Bass H’98, who, through the Sid Richardson Foundation, provided the critical initial funding; Thomas M. Ryan, who donated the land; and the hard work of many volunteers, FWCD opened its doors on September 9, 1963, to 210 students in grades 1-9, among which were Priscilla’s three youngest children.

During the School’s 50th anniversary year in 2013, Priscilla recalled that the Founders wanted a school where “… a child could return home after school and say ‘Gosh, Dad, they really think I can do this.’” She stated, and strongly believed, that “… it is so rewarding when you do something difficult that you didn’t think you could do.”

Priscilla’s ideals hold true today as the School continues to build upon the Founders’ beliefs and mission. As a result of the vision and determination of Priscilla and all FWCD’s Founders, the School has shaped the minds and lives of thousands of alumni. The School would simply not be what it is today without this dynamic woman and her many friends’ dedication to its creation.

Lynny Sankary served as Parent Faculty Association president during the 1978-79 academic year and worked with Don on many occasions. “Don was an excellent Board chair. He was passionate and committed to the success of the School, its faculty, its students and, of course, the Board,” she noted “He and Sandy were involved in the life of the School through their own children as well. They were both dear friends of ours, and Country Day was fortunate to have them.”

Mark Hart died on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2015, as a result of a 16-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Through it all, he never lost his sense of humor and taught those closest to him what it means to be brave and dignified. A memorial service in celebration of his life took place on December 30 at University Christian Church in Fort Worth.

Mark was a member of Fort Worth Country Day’s Board of Trustees from 1982 to 1991. He served as Board vice president in 1987-88, Board president from 1988 to 1990 and was immediate past president during the 1990-91 academic year. While on the Board, he also served as Investment Committee chair in 1985-86. Mark and his wife, Adele, had three children: Elizabeth ’96, Mark Hart III ’90 and Mary Hart Lipscomb ’92.

IN MEMORIAM Donald Albers Doug Gadberry Karen Cummings Giles Mark L. Hart, Jr. Cathy and Darrell Hirt Priscilla Bradford Holland Johnston H’13 Dee Kelly, Sr. Dotti McManus Scott Nix Connor Olympia Richard Rainwater Zachary Sotman ’03 George Sumner Dr. Doug Tatum Sally Tomlinson Charles H. Webster

Cornelia Blake served as Board secretary with Mark. “He was a brilliant man and a superb leader,” she said. “Mark was so calm and even keeled in his approach, and everything ran so smoothly. I think his greatest skill was his ability to deal with issues or challenges–no board is without them–in a rational way. Mark was able to bring the Board together.”

A graduate of R.L. Paschal High School, Mark attended The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas School of Law. His law career began at Vinson Elkins in Houston in 1968. He moved his family home to Fort Worth in 1972 to open a VE office. In 1979, he co-founded the law firm of Kelly, Hart and Hallman alongside Dee Kelly, Bill Hallman and several others. He was managing partner of KHH (now Kelly Hart) from its inception until his retirement, although he remained counsel until his death.

During his tenure, KHH came to be one of the largest and most respected firms in the state.

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ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15

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Annual Report Transition was the focus of the 2014-15 academic year. We celebrated Evan D. Peterson’s 41 years as an educator, 19 of which were spent at Fort Worth Country Day, and the Board of Trustees concentrated on the search for a new Head of School. The search committee, led by former Board president Randy Gideon, did an outstanding job in bringing Eric Lombardi forward as our finalist.

Last spring was an emotional, yet happy, time on campus. We bid farewell to Evan and his wife, Gayle; congratulated 102 seniors in the Class of 2015; and welcomed Eric and his wife, Debra.

The 2014-15 Board also completed the first two phases of Then, Now, Forever. This endeavor included growing the endowment to help support faculty recruitment and retention, increasing financial aid, and advancing our master campus plan through the construction of a new athletic complex. The initiative garnered 100 percent support from FWCD faculty, staff and Trustees. This remarkable support illustrated to local foundations and leadership donors the commitment of those closest to the School. With more than $9.5 million in pledges, the Board authorized the School administration to move forward with final design and bids for two major components of the athletic complex: 10 new tennis courts and the Patton Field House.

In addition, $2.5 million was committed to the endowment for financial aid and faculty salaries.

Supporting the School’s endowment ensures future financial stability. It also allows FWCD to invite the best and brightest teachers to join this learning community—and stay to enhance their skills and inspire students. Our sincere gratitude is extended to Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Laura (Bonnell ’88) and Jeff Alexander and the Campaign Core Committee for their efforts on behalf of our school.

The FWCD Fund is a major income line item in our annual operating budget. Parent participation was a record 81 percent, and faculty and staff participation was 100 percent for the second year in a row! Total giving to the School was $1,219,838 with $948,324 in unrestricted giving. Our fundraising success is a direct result of dedicated volunteers: Advancement Chair Scott Sankary ’86, FWCD Fund Chairs Michelle and Scott Marlow, PFA President Kim Karsten, Falcon Club Presidents Stephanie and Michael Dike ’88, Alumni Council President Josh Korman ’92, Grandparent Chairs Corliss and Louis Baldwin, Past Parent Chairs Vivian (Boswell ’80) and Bobby Mays and Supporting CAST President Denise Mullins. A very special thank you to these committees and each of our donors for making this past year an extraordinary success!

I am thankful to have served our school for the past two years as Board president. FWCD is enviably one of the best strategically positioned schools in the ISAS as well as in the top tier of national independent schools. On behalf of your Board of Trustees, I thank you for your continued support.

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Capstone ($20,000 +) Anchorage Foundation of Texas Marc Melcher Ed Bass Shannon and Kirt Black Buehler Family Foundation Vivian Buehler Juli and Dave Tierney FWCD Falcon Club FWCD Parent Faculty Association Cami and John Goff Kleinheinz Family Endowment for the Arts and Education Marsha (Harrison) ’79 and John Kleinheinz Leslie and John David Moritz Once Upon a Time...

Shannon and Chris Parker

Developer ($10,000 - $19,999) Geraldine Acuna-Sunshine ’88 and Gabe Sunshine Corliss and Louis Baldwin D'Ann and Bill Bonnell Lisa (Fortson) ’81 and Bill Burton Anne and Orlando Carvalho Beth and Craig Collins DuBose Family Foundation Tori Adams H’10 and Jim DuBose ’75 Sheila and Jim Fleming ’80 Bryan King Teresa and Luther King Laura and Michael O'Brien Bill Pakis Bonnie and Alan Petsche Caroline and Jack Williams

Architect ($5,000 - $9,999) Laura (Bonnell) ’88 and Jeff Alexander Tasa (Lefler) ’88 and Frank Anderson Suzanne Bahan ’86 Laura Baldwin ’90 Kara and Brian Bell Lise and Tom Bessant Robin and Gantt Bumstead Kristin and Trey Carmichael Joanne (Leonhardt) Cassullo ’73 Karla and Brent Clum Kim (Williamson) ’75 and Glenn Darden Randy Eisenman ’93 Karen and David Ekstrom ’75 Ella C. McFadden Charitable Trust of the Community Foundation of North Texas Terri and John Fant Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation Jill and Charles Fischer Laura and David Gray Heidi and Jason Hilliard Venessa and Robert Howard Teresa and Jim Hubbard

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Karen and Sean Hughes Linda and Harold Johnson Holly and Josh Korman ’92 Jane Korman Liz and Michael Lattimore Krista and Ralph Manning Nicholas and Lou Martin Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Lou and Nick Martin Cynthia and Allen Melton Clifton H. and Sheridan C. Morris Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Sheridan and Cliff Morris Helen and Gary Pace Judy and Major Park Frasher (Hudson) ’81 and John Pergande Kathy and Arnold Petsche Dana and David Porter Shannon (Young) ’80 and Breck Ray The Roach Foundation, Inc. Blaine Smith ’80 Andrew Solomon and John Habich Sarah and Howard Solomon Helen and Michael Todora

Contractor ($2,500 - $4,999) Jill (Klabzuba) ’97 and Ryan Ahrens Carol J. and R. Denny Alexander Foundation Carol and Denny Alexander Carol Margaret Allen Debby and Bill Arnold ’86 + Monika Mathur and Hossein Bagshahi Amy (Roach) ’85 and Tull Bailey Jennifer and Ralph Baine Mara and Bill Berenson Judy and Martin Bowen H.L. Brown Jr. Family Foundation Robin Brown ’93 Annabelle (Brown) ’89 and Gregory Fowlkes Ann and Frank Bumstead Julie and John Casement Hugh Connor Graciela and Carlos Coscia Stephen Coslik Tyler and Brian Crumley ’92 Lori (Roach) ’91 and Craig Davis Sandie and Don Davis Jennifer and Jason Disney Gina and Mark Fowlkes Beckie and Pete Geren ’70 Jackie and Tim Gibbons Beth (Runyon) ’78 and Randy Gideon Jana Wunderlich and Chad Hamner Kimberly and John Hart Hodges Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Leland Hodges, Jr.

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Michelle and William Holloway Joni and Eric Hubli Leslie and Dan Johnson Kim and Tom Karsten Luther King Capital Management Pepper and Scotty MacLean Alicia and Mike Manson Michelle and Roger Marcincuk Carol and Lee McConnell Marcia and Bales Nelson ’92 Donnia and Jeff Olesko Mark Palmer Kimberly and Robert Parham Martha and Rob Park Sherri and Bobby Patton Cynthia (Rimmer) ’87 and Scott Prince Holly and David Rascoe Tamara and Dan Reese ’80 Heather and Stephen Richey Julie Johnson Robertson Mary Lou and John Ryan Michelle and Scott Sankary ’86 Vicky and Fabian Serralta Heather and Joseph Shelton Wesley (Van Wyk) ’94 and Marcus Snyder ’93 Sara and Peter Sterling Janet and Jack Stevens Linda & Mike Stinson Family Foundation Linda and Mike Stinson Target-Take Charge of Education Texas Presbyterian Foundation Mary Catherine and Chad Parsons Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program Donna and John Vallance Dick and Emilie Varnell Family Foundation of The Dallas Foundation Emilie and Dick Varnell Sandra Werner Angela and Anthony Wonderly Cynda and Eric Wroten ’92

Builder ($1,500 - $2,499) Julie and Dick Abrams Jessica and Mark Allsup Cindy and Brian Barnard Sarah and Gus Bates Allison and John Beadles ’88 Brett Beebe ’93 Eden Beebe Julie and Bill Belton ’81 Nikki and Mark Blahitka April and Paul Bleich Cheryl and Dan Bloch H’06 + Lori and Bradley Bruce Lori and Jonny Brumley Wendy (Kosek) Buckingham ’00 Anjie (Landreth) ’94 and William Butler ’96 Jessica and Morley Campbell Jill and Quintin Cassady Raney and Pete Chambers ’87 Jill and Gray Chilcoat Kellie and Craig Cipperman

Clark Family Fund of Fidelity Charitable Julie (Moore) ’79 and Jeff Clark Suzanne and Mike Conaway Georgina (Moncrief) ’94 and Cliff Condrey Julie and David Crawford Cari and Bill Davis Mitzi and Bill Davis Sara and Buddy Dike Stephanie and Michael Dike ’88 Christine and Monte Dobson Jennifer (Gaines) ’90 and David Drez Teri East Yolanda + and Roy Espinoza Rosalind and Lorenzo Evans Filpi Charitable Fund of Fidelity Charitable Joyce and Robert Filpi Nicole and Leonard Firestone Vanessa Armstrong ’88 and Kenny Fischer ’84 Lisa and David Fischer ’85 Shelly and Scott Fleischauer Liz (Stapp) ’84 and Russ Fleischer Priscilla and John Geesbreght Heather + and Elliot Goldman ’90 Carrie and Justin Grace Gynna and Billy Bob Harlin The Hazelwood Foundation Julie and Scott Kleberg Hannah (Stinson) ’94 and Tyler Head ’94 Lee and J.J. Henry Gayla Garner and Troy Hoefer Joni and Dwight Horton ’75 Ann (Barksdale) ’82 and Mack House Nancy Kay and Stan Howard Deanna and Brian Howell Ann and Edward Hudson Jill and Steve Imber Rebecca and Nataraj Kasal Leesa and Robert Kaufmann Mary Kathryn and Todd Kelly ’81 Cathy and Jim Kerrigan Charlotte and Tom Laker Gail (Widmer) ’69 and Bill Landreth ’67 Kathryn and Russell Laughlin Pat Villarreal and Tom Leatherbury ’73 Kathy + and Buddy Lott Meredith and Stephen Luskey ’01 Holly and Robert Lydick Cynthia and Samuel Lynn Michelle and Scott Marlow Pat and Clyde McCall Margaret and Stuart McDonald John McMackin Stacy and Tom Mitchell + Herbert Moore Sherrye and Mike Morton Ann and Jay Murphy Janis and Larry Murphy Viran Nana Laura and Ed Nelson ’89 Teresa and Steve Newton Jane and Roger Nober

New Keystone Member + Faculty/Staff

* Deceased

Shannon and Steve Nolan ’82 Kovi and David Pakis Paige and Graham Pate Nancy and Ted Paup Lea and Richard Payne ’85 Mary and Jon Pettit Beth (Newberry) ’76 and Steve Phillips Anna Melissa (Harrison) ’77 and Peter Philpott Reilly Family Foundation Beverly and Mike Reilly Nancy and Roy Rimmer Jean and John Roach Deirdre Hahn and David Rogers Laura and Chris Rooker Whitney and Adam Rudner Heather and Ryan Senter Connie and Brian Smith Nancy and John Snyder Foundation Beverly and John Snyder Molly and Mitchell Snyder Laura and Steve Stackhouse + Morna and Scott Staffel Phyllis and Jim Stouffer ’73 Melanie and Vincent Tam Melissa and Leo Taylor Mary Katherine and Dean Tetirick Sandra + and Troy Tuomey Weldon Turner ’74 Letty and Mike Waltrip Katherine (Allen) ’96 and Brandon Weaver Rachel and Eric Werner Jeanette Widmer Martha (Schutts) ’70 and J.R. Williams Susan and Bobby Wroten Juli and Andrew Zoota

Groundbreaker ($1 - $1,499) Katie and Tommy Abercrombie Pepper Ackers ’92 + Leila and Bob Adams H’04 Yolande and Ade Adedokun Cristi and Robert Aitelli Lindsay and Jehan Akhtar ’96 Albertsons Mary Louise and Bob Albritton Betty (McBride) ’71 and Stewart Alcorn Mallory + and Adam Alexander Rekha and Vinu Alexander Cindy + and Butch Allen Mary Kay and Mark Allen Shannon + and Craig Allen Christy + and Manuel Alvear Chloe (Bade) ’05 + and Thomas Anderson ’05 Gordon Anderson Karen and Charles Anderson Jennifer (Berry) ’87 and Rusty Anderson Lauren + and Matt Anderson Virginia (Dowling) ’82 and Bird Anderson

Andréanne + and Alan Annis Anonymous Hope (Harvison) ’87 and Andy Anthony Maria + and Juan Arechar Lidia Arenas + Carmen and Jack Armstrong ’79 Taylor Arnold ’11 Roberto Arroyo + Stephanie and Brad Ashburn Patricia and Kenneth Atherholt Candace (Garner) Atkins ’73 Lesley (Anderson) ’82 and Murray Atkinson Anthony and Susan Lay Atwell Foundation Susan and Anthony Atwell Cecilia and Alejandro Aufiero Emily and John Augustat ’92 Candy and Paul Avena Mary Jane (Bruner) ’84 and Lawrence Ayers Martha Bailey Sonya and Colin Bailey Carrie and Craig Baird Ashley and Chris Baker ’89 Barbara and Edward Baker Kara Baker Kathy and Brad Baker Robbie Baker Kizzy and David Banks + Forest Barber Crisanne (Potts) ’93 and Jeffrey Barker Lynn and Dean Barker + Sharon and Jerry Barker Sealy and Ned Barlow ’87 Cindy (Kelly) Barnes ’75 Zach Barnes + Sheryl and Gus Bates Shannon Baumgardner Beasley Foundation Peggy (Beasley) ’70 and Jack Rush Becky Beasley and Roger Gates Kelli and Andy Beasley + San Juan Becera + Linda Beckworth Ellen and Larry Bell Judy and Ron Bell Megan and Jack Belton ’84 Stephanie and John Bennett Brady Benoit + Angela Benson + Marissa Berenson ’08 Margery (Hodges) Berry ’84 Kirsten and Don Bescher Catherine (Powers) ’01 and Scott Bevan Mary and Roger Bien Amy and Byron Biggs Patti and James Bilardi Laurie and Philip Bingenheimer Janet and Lloyd Bishop Helen and Ed Black Ann Blair Katie and Trey Blair + Vivian and James Blair

Stacie and Terry Blake Audrey Bland + Annette and Jerry Blaschke Marilyn and Leo Bliok Duffy and Scott Bloemendal Marilyn and Lee Bloemendal Julia Bloxom Lauren (Rapp) ’06 and Matthew Bode Barbara and Bob Bodiford Barbara and Bruce Bollinger Bonnie Bollinger ’05 Brittany Bollinger ’10 Elizabeth and Michael Bonin Derric Boone + Gaby + and Bob Booth + Leigh (Taylor) ’95 and Michael Bornitz Elizabeth (Steele) ’81 and John Boswell ’78 Toni and Tommy Boswell Kim and Marshall Boyd ’85 Tim and Bill Boyd Aimee and Rex Bozarth + Natalie Bracken ’05 + Allison and Paul Bradford Yancy and George Bradford Robbie and Mark Brady + Laurie and Clay Brants Miles Bratton ’10 Andrea and Joe Breedlove ’78 + Doreen Brigati Drew and David Brigati ’04 Jennifer Glass Brittain and Jim Brittain Sarah and Jimmy Brockway + Bari (Buckner) ’83 and John Brookman ’80 Judy Rosenblum and John Broude Max Broude ’03 Sylvia Broude ’00 Kena and Ricky Brown Kristen (Pryor) ’87 and Randall Brown Laurie and Justin Brown Rebecca (Tatum) ’02 and Michael Brown Barbara and Bill Browning Sloane Bruhl Mary Alice and Carl Brumley Claudia Brummett Gina and Bryan Bruner ’76 Linda and Andrew Bruner ’86 Kyle Bryson ’00 Terry and Robert Bryson Tulisha Buchanan Sandy and Allen Budnick Ann and Glenn Buis Jana and Mark Buis ’91 Karen and Joseph Bullock Hester + and Michael Burdman Ellen and Robert Burgos Jonathan Burk ’04 Stephanie (Steves) ’77 and John Burk Sherri and Ron Burke Lynnette + and Ken Burleson Carie and Todd Burnette Evie and Geoff Butler H’98 Susan and Stephen Butt

Denise Bynum Carol (Hageman) ’79 and Charles Cain Kathryn (Garvey) Cain ’03 John Callaway ’14 Kirsten (White) ’80 and Richard Cameron Erin (Sweeney) Campbell ’77 Rebekah and Brian Carlile Brie and Bryan Carlson + Andrea and Fred Carrington Kim and Josh Carter Caroline Carvalho ’14 Katharine Carvalho ’13 Angeles + and Robert Casanova Cyndi and David Cason Imelda and Jaime Castro Olgalidia Duran and Silvestre Castro + Gloria Lin and Jesús Castro-Balbi Holly and Jason Cauble Barbara and Vernon Caughron + Center Motor Co. Marcia and Chris Ceplecha Susan and James Chappel Becca (Stovall) ’94 and Johnny Cheng Carrie + and Li Chou Cheng Paige (Farris) ’87 + and Ed Chisholm + Andrea and Tim Chovanec Sue (Cutler) ’84 and Lee Christie Katherine and Robert Chu ’93 Lu Jo and Mac Churchill Holly and Michael Cimo Jocelyn Cipolaro + Kery and Eddie Clay Holly Clifford-Waters + Amy (Street) ’86 and Steve Clifton Jan and Bill Clinkscale Kay and Ronald Clinkscale Ann and Jim Clinkscales Noelle and Patrick Cloven Joanne Clum Dixie and Robert Cody Tracy Cole Alexis and Jeremiah Collins Corrine and Earl Collins Karen and Mark Collins Catherine Collins + and Mauricio Vecino Amy (Riley) ’88 and Rory Connor Kamryn Conway ’13 Nancy and John Conway Andira and Peter Cook Ann and Paul Cook Martha Cooper Sharon (Maberry) ’86 and Dan Cooper Nancy and Ernest Coppola Anya Grevtseva and Matt Corcoran Sharon Corcoran Judy and Andy Cordell Sarah and John Cordell + Danette and Steve Corder Yessenia Cornejo and Robert Peel Ana Coscia Meggan Craft ’93 Ryan Craft ’98 Sharon Craft

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Teresa Crafton + Jean and Bill Crain Tracey and George Cravens Roberta Crawford Todd Crawford ’01 Sharon and Craig Crockett Katie Croft ’97 Heather and Randall Cross Maggie and Jim Cross Brittani and Samantha Crowe Paula Croxton Tiffini + and Brian Crum Debra Crumbie Paulette and Johnny Crumley Kenneth Crutcher + Janie and Gail Cuculic Diana (Bonelli) ’67 and Atlee Cunningham Lauren Cunningham + Karen Curella + Jami + and Dustin Curtis Janell and Bill Curtis ’67 Michelle and Bill Cyrus Timmie and Darrin D'Agostino Carolyn and Bill Daly Leslie and Matthew Daly Cara Darden ’09 Chris Darden ’06 Frank Darden ’03 Donna and Wayne Darner Pam and Eric Darrow Juleigh and Arlie Davenport Lisa (Dickerson) ’87 + and Eric Davenport Anne and Richard Davidovich Claire Davidovich ’10 Jordan (Beasley) ’96 and Adam Davidson Julie and Glenn Davidson Patricia Davidson Karen + and Bill Davis Linda and Ray Davis Matthew Davis ’12 Penny and Gary Davis Kendall Davis + and Anthony Marlar Ranjana Bhandari and Kaushik De Webster Dean ’74 Dorrine DeChant + Hiliary and Jay Decker ’89 Tanya Charfen and Hugo Del Pozzo Eden and James Delaune ’00 Delta Kappa Gamma Norma and Ernest Demetrion Sue and Lee Denton Christine + and David Derber Pete DeRobertis Joseph DeSantis Lu and Leo Desormier + Vance Detwiler ’88 Jeanne Dewitt Julie and Kevin Diamond Janet (Maberry) ’78 and Robert Dickerson ’78 Mary Ellen and Paul Dickerson ’82

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Stephen Dickey ’89 + Francesco Dipierro Fredrick Disney Lori and Dewayne Dodgin + Ilene and Richard Dolins Yolanda and Leonel Dominguez Rachel Donahue + Nicole + and Jeremiah Donati Melisa + and Dodd Dorsey Chandler and George Dortch James and Dorothy Doss Foundation, Inc. Amy (Knight) ’94 and Jason Brown ’94 April and David Knight ’98 Trish (McMackin) ’84 and Menard Doswell Colin Douglas ’06 + Patricia and Tom Dragset Gertrude and Denis D'Souza Helen and Denzil D'Souza Jenny Pace Dupree ’93 and Rob Dupree Clara and Jorge Duran + Carlos Duran + Joshua Duran + Phyllis Scordo-Duran and Michael Duran Sara and Dave Durham Debbie + and Raymon Eastwood Valrie (Luskey) ’96 and David Eberstein Summer and Chris Edmonds Sheryl and Denver Edmunds + Leslie (Steele) ’92 and Andy Edwards Rachel Wittich and Quincy Edwards Elissa (Sanders) ’74 and Michael Eggleston Barbi and Stanley Eisenman Esperanza + and Juan Elizondo Laura and Peter Elkind Kaitlin Elledge ’07 Holly and Glen Ellman Hillery and Chip Emms Minerva Cordero-Epperson and James Epperson Escrip Anna and Alexander Espinoza Kristen (Penny) Ethridge ’91 Kelly (Young) ’75 and Chris Ewin Rae and Oyeyemi Fabuyi Samantha Fant ’05 Marisol and Brian Farda + Darlene and Thomas Farris Helena and Max Faulkner Megan Felton ’11 Rhonda and Rob Felton Mildred Fender John Ferguson ’13 Kimberly and Randy Ferguson Tanette and Paul Fillmore Elizabeth and Matthew Filpi Jennifer and Chip Finley Tara Finn + Julia and Laurens Fish Belle and Jim Fitzwilliam ’69 Alessandra and Patrick Flanagan ’95

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Pat Flanagan Laura and Steven Fleming Rudi Flores + Ann and Charles Florsheim Family Foundation Ann and Charles Florsheim Sarah and Charlie Florsheim ’96 Nellie and Dareo Fontaine + Linda and Paul Ford Dana and Troy Fore Tara + and Joel Forrest Estate of Betty J. Foster James Foster Tolbert Foster Bonnie Walker Gretchen and Josh Foster Sharon Foster H’05 Tammy and Brian Foster Liza and Joseph Fowler Elisa and Thomas Fox Pam Fox Tricia + and Ronnie Franks Kaitlyn Frantz ’13 Tonya and Will Frantz Catherine (Miley) ’84 and John Fredian Dianne Fried Ed Fritz Nadia and Alton Fuller Sheri + and Lynn Fuller Theresa + and Douglas Fuss FWCD Security Collection Harriette and Arnold Gachman Jane Ann and Joseph Gaines Kathleen and Toby Galloway Subi and Viral Gandhi Dora + and Miguel Garcia Maria Garcia + Maria and Saul Garcia Ramon Garcia + Patsy and Harold Garner Janie + and Bob Garrett Kim (Sotman) Garrett ’07 Erin (Pryor) ’91 and Randall Garza Mary Carolyn (Clay) ’93 and Ben Gatzke Alison + and Chris Gee Shirley and Frank Gendusa + Wendy (Davis) ’87 and Scott Gerrish Maren and Charlie Gibbs ’87 Cynthia and Burton Gilbert Sherrilan + and Lonnie Gilley Beth and Timothy Gilpin Jennifer + and Glen Giroir Givalike Doris and Franklin Gluck Carol Gold Rachel and Michael Goldman Melissa Espinoza and Jose Gomez Kathe and Steve Goodwin Stephen Goodwin ’09 Steve Gordon Marty and Bob Grable Barbara and Jack Graham Amber and Nathan Graham Bobette (Withers) ’69 and Johnny Grant

Allison Graves Debra Green Paula and David Greenman ’88 Michelle and Kevin Gregory Lisa and Randy Grubbs Irene Grysiewicz Cathy + and Richard Gullo Lisa and Bill Guthrie Lizbeth Gutiérrez Laura and Melvin Haas Melodee + and Joe Halbach Chase Hale ’12 Suzanne and Tracy Hale Susana Halek DeAnn + and Todd Hall Sherry Hall Barbara and Jay Hamburg Ellen and Craig Hamilton Sharon + and John Hamilton Marissa and Jordan Hampton ’01 + Joann Haniman Diane and Tom Hanley ’74 Natalia (Castro) ’90 and Greg Hanson Mindy (Willis) ’78 and Mitch Hanzik Stacey + and Austin Hardwick Anne and Chester Hardy Caroline Harper ’01 Priscilla Harrier H’11 Peggy + and Joseph Hartnett Shelli and Ben Harveson Hayley Harvison ’14 Heath Harvison ’12 Heather Harvison ’14 Hunter Harvison ’08 Pam and Randy Harvison Sue and John Harvison Lori and Michael Haspel Robyn and Dak Hatfield Joy Ann and Bob Havran Heather and Brent Hawthorne ’85 Holly (Rader) Hayes ’76 Laura Hayes + Frieda and Jim Heath Elaine and Jim Heflin Deborah and Dennis Heinrichs + Joni + and Matt Heinzelmann Peggy and Derrell Helm Debby and Jim Henderson Jerretta and Rodrick Henderson Alicia Henry ’07 Nancy and Ronald Henry Carmina Perez-Hermesmeyer and William Hermesmeyer Connie Herr Pam and Donald Herrmann Keri (DeVos) ’04 and Bradley Hickman Melissa and Damon Hickman Nolan Hightower + Cyndi and Chili Hill Macy and James Hill ’97 Edith and Ronald Hilliard Yan and Michael Hillman Brenda and Jonathan Hinton + Katy (Thompson) ’97 and Sam Hobbs

New Keystone Member + Faculty/Staff

* Deceased

Beth and Matt Hoffacker Denise and Robert Holbert + Tammi Holcomb + Sally (Herr) ’82 and Russell Hollenbeck Courtney and Nelson Holm Cindi and Mike Holt Courtney and Justin Holt ’00 Fan Zhou and Xin Hong Ella Hood Janis and Lane Hooton Heather and Aaron Hoover + Teresa + and David Hoppe + Holly Schreier ’81 and Gregory Housewirth Mary and David Howell William Howell ’98 Carmen and Jennifer Hudman Melissa and Scott Huffman Julie and Chris Hulce + Tommie Jefferson and James Huling Krissy and Brent Hull Shirley and Alan Hull Isabelle and Sam Hulsey Annalee Hurst ’09 Mel + and Keven Hurst Mary Ann (McBride) ’74 and Michael Huston Terri + and Steve Hutton Amy Hyde Deborah and Ross Hyde Kathryn and Brodie Hyde ’81 Darlene + and Joseph Ignagni David Irons + Cheryl and Cal Jackson ’78 Sandi and Tom Jackson Andrea and Kenneth Jacobson Rebecca James + Sheli and Anthony Jara Aimee Jenkins + Debby + and Gary Jennings Christin Johnson ’06 Christina and Mark Johnson Katie Johnson ’11 Kelly and Stephen Johnson Kim and Kwanza Johnson Kris + and Eric Johnson Matthew Johnson ’07 Grant Johnston ’10 Melinda and Michael Johnston Randi Johnston Amy and Doug Jones Elizabeth (Murphy) ’88 and Mark Jones Jeri and Brad Jones + Kara and Joshua Jones Lauren and Blake Jordan Michael Juliao ’97 Shel (Watson) ’92 + and Sam Juliao ’92 JustGive Jill and Herb Kaeuper Debora and Larry Kalas Katie and Mark Kalpakis Lisa (Gluck) ’87 and Mark Karpel Bridget and Brandon Karr ’99 Kris and Ben Karr

Bryan Kelly ’11 Caroline (Keyes) ’93 and Kevin Kelly Eileen Kelly Hannah Kelly ’14 Kathleen Kelly ’04 Kristine and Whit Kelly ’80 Lu and Jim Kelly Carrie and Jason Kemmer Libits and Charles Kendall Vera Kendall Tara and Gary Kersh Nanette Bidwell-Keylani and Abdul Keylani Susan and George Khammar Zareen Khan ’97 Paige and Kendall Killian Laura Bradford and Joseph Kimball Shereè + and Tommy Kinnaird Kate Kirtley ’10 Melissa (Miteff) ’82 and William Kirtley Will Kirtley ’14 Barb and David Klein Nick Klein ’14 Stephanie and Michael Klein Colleen Kleuser ’76 Claire-Lise H’06 and John Knecht Marcia (Berry) ’93 and Kyle Knutson Irene and Francis Koch Lisa + and Ken Koger Jeff Kollmeier Tiffany + and Zachary Kouns Missi (Olson) ’89 + and Alex Kovachev Chuck Kraus + Sharon and Randy Kressler Gail-Ann (Bradshaw) ’91 and Jeffrey Krieger Kroger Share Card Program Melissa (Sanders) ’01 and Kyle Kulig Pam and Lester Kuperman The Kwan Charitable Foundation Linh and Wilson Kwan ’88 Jack Labovitz Audrey Laker ’12 Davis Laker ’08 Caroline (Corpening) ’99 + and Frank Lamsens Pamela and Daniel Lancaster + Jayne Landers Edward Landreth ’03 Lands' End, Inc. Frances and Sam Lane Shannon (Taylor) ’92 and Edward Lange Kate Laughlin ’15 Sushma and Vinod Lavu Law Offices of Henry B. Paup, P.C. Ginger and Mack Lawhon Pam and Bill Lawrence Deb Lawson + and Greg Vanhoose Sunnie LeBlanc Maribeth and George LeBus ’77 Celia Ledbetter Cynthia and Ron Lee Judy + and James Lee Connie and Hugh Lefler

Mary Margaret and Tal Lefler ’92 Meg (Kendall) ’90 and Gregg Lehman Morella Sucre-Lessmann and Juan Lessmann Stephen Levy ’12 Tamara and Randy Lew Brenda Lewis Jessica (Peacock) ’92 and Chad Liberto Eunhee and Hoonsik Lim Henry Lim ’08 Gretchen Lincoln Shari + and Dave Lincoln Kelli and Mark Lindemann Florence Lindland Alice (Kelly) ’95 and Anthony Linker Sandy and Grant Liser Boo Lively ’88 Charmaine and Melvyn Lobo Mandy + and David Lofquist Deborah and Frank Lonergan Monica and Jose Lopez Lia and Malcolm Louden ’99 Mary (Powers) ’03 and Taylor Louden ’03 Rosalie Louden Kathryn and Jim Loveless Patrice and Steve Lucas Michelle and Stephen Maberry ’84 Sammie Lou and James Maberry Ellen and Theodore Mack Donor Advised Fund of Fidelity Charitable Ellen and Ted Mack Paul Mackey ’11 Carol and John MacLean Lisa and Emerson Maddox Debbie and Chuck Maddux + Sylvia and Robert Madrid Eulalia Magana + Sandy Magee Jerry Mahle + Faith and Jim Mallory Amanda + and Bond Malone ’98 Kathrin (Bond) ’71 and Michael Malone Shilo + and Mike Mancini + Libby and Isaac Manning Lissa and Ted Margo Allison Marrow ’09 Ashley Marrow ’06 Bobbie and Warren Marrow Hunter Marrow ’12 Jennifer and Justin Martin Meg and Jay Martin Priscilla and J.R. Martin Mark Martin + Leova Martinez + Reyna Martinez + Nicole Masole + C.S. Massey Joan Massey + and John Rohrbach Matthew Mathisen ’13 Nancy Mathisen Jeanette Matthews + Shelley and Michael Matthews Dana and Walter Matyastik

Jenelle and Cody Maxwell Carla and Steven Mayhue DeeDee and Bobby Maynard Vivienne (Boswell) ’80 and Bobby Mays Mike McBride ’76 Lynn + and Ben McBroom Dana and Jack McCallum Emory and Colin McConnell ’00 Lori + and Michael McCormack Elizabeth and Jim McCoy ’87 Sara + and Ryan McCullough Jane and Dwain McDonald Bruce McGee Tracy and Bobby McGehee ’88 Elizabeth and Tyler McGlasson Sharon and Jes McIver Lynda and Bruce McKee Paulette and Shaen McKnight + Kellie + and Keeley McLarty Alison E. McManus ’95 Lindsey (Aguilar) ’89 and Christopher McMillan Stephanie and Jason McPeak Cat and Ron Medaris Melissa and Todd Mehall Amy (Buis) ’93 and Bill Merritt Barbara + and Lawrence Meyers Beverly + and Andy Michael Laura + and Stathis Michaelides McKenna (Keller) ’94 and Douglas Michel Nola and Robert Miley Billye and Robert Miller Kristin and Preston Miller Pam and Keith Miller Sharee and Matt Milliorn Lisa (Miller) ’84 and Don Mills Courtney and Matt Mitchell Maryanne and Tom Mitchell Allison and Charley Mock Rosie and Mike Moncrief Valerie (Bloch) ’01 + and Jeffrey Montgomery Charlene and Chuck Mooneyham + Tisha (Tennant) ’86 and Link Moore Ashley Mooring Ben Mooring Sally P. and Scott W. Mooring, III Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Sally and Scott Mooring Tony Moreno + Yelena and Michael Morgan Brandy and Craig Morgan Taylor Morgan + Julee and Joe Morrow Rebecca and Tim Morton Jeff Moten Martha (Oswald) ’99 and Paxton Motheral Linda and David Motley Silver and Luke Motley Denise Mullins Esther + and Rob Mulqueen

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Joe Murph + Emily and Rhodes Murphey ’91 Cyndi and Clovis Murphree + Pamela (Corbett) Murrin ’83 Sarah and Philip Murrin Steve Murrin David Narrett Killian Naylor + Mamye and Ed Nelson William C. Perry and Paul A. Nelson Charitable Fund Nan and Foster Nelson Christopher Nenon Lori Nesslein Christopher Neubauer Cameron and Huck Newberry ’77 Isabelle Newberry ’11 Oliver Newberry ’13 Gemma and Tim Nolan Linda and Michael Nolan ’76 Blythe Norman Catherine and Blair Norman North Texas Giving Day Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas Grace and Brad Nowlin ’76 Roxanne and Scott Nowlin ’78 Wesley (Meekins) ’89 and Neil Nowlin Beverly and Weldon Oakes Mary and Daniel O'Connell Kimberly and James O'Connor Julie Bergkamp and Mario Olmos Fran and Ed Olson Maria + and Ricardo Olvera Melissa (LeBus) ’97 and Casey O'Neill Pamela and Chris O'Neill Connie and James Osborn Ella Dickerson-Owen and Charles Owen Rebecca Olvera Ozaeta and Marcus Ozaeta Alan Padfield Brett Pardue Piper Pardue Estate of Doris Massey Parker Frank Parker, Jr. Patti Parker Peterson and Jim Peterson Pam Parker Wall Lisa + and Michael Parker + Nancy and David Parker ’77 Kathy and Jim Parr Ashley (Roodhouse) ’83 and Clark Parriott Missy and Belker Paschall Anisha and Kalpesh Patel Aswini and Anil Patel Sunita and Rakesh Patel Dina and Kortney Paul Anita and William Paulus Heather + and Erik Peace Mandy and Chad Peacock + Nancy and James Peacock Lisa and Joseph Pecora Ann and Rick Peeples Nancy and Paul Pederson

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Kimberly Bird and John Peters Gayle and Evan Peterson H’15+ Alec Petsche ’13 Kate Petsche ’11 Thuy Liem and Tuan Pham Brad Philipson + Mary Ashton Phillips ’02 Nancy (Norris) ’72 and Jim Phillips Maggie + and Mark Philpot + Renee + and Tony Pierce Stacey and Brian Pierce Rachel (Stepp) ’07 and Brooks Pinckard Reneé and Kirk Pinto Lisa and Todd Podell Penny and Richard Podell Janna Poland Sally and Robert Porter Ruthie (Newberry) Porterfield ’74 Tutti and Buck Portwood Wendi and Gib Portwood Alice and Wayne Posey Marsha and Pat Powers Sally and Paul Prater Susan Pratt Tracy and Jerry Price Allisen and Kevin Prigel Chelsea + and Amber Procter-Willman Terry (Brown) ’79 and Chris Pruitt Sheila Pryor Alyssa and Evan Pugh Denise and Eliseo Pulido Elizabeth and Kyle Pyron Anum Qassam ’06 Jasmine Quezada + Bruce Quinn + Dana and Bear Quisenberry Paula Quisenberry Jackie + and James Rains + Shelley Rains + Elizabeth Ramirez + Paige and Neil Randel Meghan and Nowlin Randolph ’90 Maura and Jeff Rattikin ’82 Allyson Collier and Davis Ravnaas ’03 Carson Ray ’13 Chelsea and Paul Ray ’89 Elizabeth and Paul Ray Megan Ray ’13 Peter Ray ’10 Sarah Ray Taylor Ray ’13 Kim Raynor Allison and Robert Readinger ’91 Diane and James Readinger Brandi and Jason Reed Sherri Reed + and Chris Schauer Adrienne (Lipscomb) ’81 and Steve Relyea ’79 Audrey and Bruce Relyea June and Greg Relyea Cynthia + and Miguel Reyes Debbie and Don Reynolds Michele and Fred Reynolds Jan Richardson

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Janice and Pat Richardson Myrna and Harvey Richey Jean Ricketts Mary Lynn and Rowland Ricketts Jamie + and Kyle Ringgenberg Kelly and Brian Rippetoe Molly Risewick-Zeno + and Oscar Zeno Barbara and John Robinett ’66 Alison + and Nelson Robinson Amy and Rick Robinson ’82 Ann and David Robinson Mimi and Jason Rodgers ’90 Laurie and George Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez + and Robert Esparza Kathy + and Michael Roemer Alison (Robinson) ’94 and Jeffrey Rogers Brooke and Mark Rollins Dana and Jacob Rosenstein Abby (Noel) + and Clark Rosenweig Kathy and James Rosenthal Tori (Olin) Ross ’72 Merianne and Steve Roth Barbara and Jeff Rozanski + Catherine Ruehle Tanya and Bill Runyon ’80 David Rutledge ’85 Patricia (Hughes) ’77 and Win Ryan ’77 Jennifer Rymell and Chuck Noteboom Alee Sable + Dede and Todd Samuelson Candice Sanchez Gail and John Sanders ’77 Rebecca Sanders ’91 Richard Sanders ’80 Suzanne and Travis Sanders Tad and Carl Sanders Ben Sankary ’14 Lynny and Eddie Sankary Jacky and Philip Sapienza Pamela and Karl Sapienza Marichele and Erick Satuito Julie and Joel Sawyer The Ralph and Gloria Schack Charitable Gift Fund Gloria and Ralph Schack Howie Schack Jenene and Jeffrey Schaffer Mary and Gerry Schlegel Lauren (Lively) ’02 and Matt Schmid Debbie + and Bob Schofield Kimberly and Taylor Schollmaier ’85 Schoola Tina Schreier Linda and Tom Schulze Martha Lou and Larry Scott Sherri and Geoff Seiber Tim Seiber ’06 Rebekah and Jason Seiden Robin (Blumberg) ’80 and Jonathan Selinger Sunnie and Chas Sellers Katie and Rob Semple ’95 Pam and Ralph Senter Andrea Severin ’05

Sewell Infiniti of Fort Worth Ben Sexton ’08 Heather and William Shaffer Mona and Rizwan Shah Lisa and Randy Shaw + Trish (Thompson) ’86 and Mo Sheats ’86 Jon Shipley + Vanessa and Patrick Shropshire Nathan Shulman Ann and John Simms Peggy and Bill Sims Beverly and Craig Slayton + Martha Slover Jean Ann and Charles Smaistrla Alison (Weir) ’80 and James Small Caroline and Jay Smith Cynthia and Walter Smith Joann and Don Smith Judy Smith Kristin Whitley-Smith and Scotty Smith Mary (Hallman) ’03 and Dwayne Smith Michele and Jeff Smith Reagan Smith ’14 Sarah (Akhtar) ’91 + and John Holt Smith ’87 Talitha and Spencer Smith + Sharon + and Robert Sorensen Kathleen and Paul Soye Kathy Spicer Christine + and Kevin Spikes Nina Sport + Carol and Vern Spurlock Tana and Edward Staffel Melissa and Mac Staniford Kay and Will Stansbery H’08 Courtenay and Randy Stebbins Helen and John Stephens + Alexandra Stevens ’85 Amy Stevenson ’77 Helen and Frank Stevenson ’73 Lisa and David Stevenson ’87 Ann and Bill Stewart Fred Stewart + Linda and John Stewart Ann-Margaret Ochs and Steve Stewart Colleen and Michael Stoltz ’90 Jay Stouffer ’09 Marshall Stouffer ’11 Mary Jeanne and Paul Stouffer ’68 Stephanie Stouffer ’07 Cindy and Robert Stovall + Gamze and Todd Strain Minda Stratton Bree + and Timothy Stubbs Cynthia and Robert Sturns Debra and Vernell Sturns Penny Peng and Waylon Sun Charles Sweeney Jill and Kyle Sweeney Samira and Kamal Syed Courtney and Dax Symonds Kristal + and Taylor Takacs

New Keystone Member + Faculty/Staff

* Deceased

David & Cleo Tapp Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Cleo and David Tapp Melissa and Michael Tapp ’88 Ann (Barber) ’76 and David Tardiff Nenetta (Carter) ’72 and Steve Tatum ’72 Lisa Team ’77 and Brian Taylor Jerry and James Taylor Diane Hellens and Neel Teague ’71 Sara + and Blake Teegarden Laura + and Bruce Terry Mairin and Kevin Terry Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital SW Fort Worth Amy and Ahmet Tezel Laura and Andrew Thomas + Rinda and Stan Thomas Simone (Webb) ’79 and Jay Thomas Melissa (Garrett) ’74 and George Thompson ’69 Patsy and Randy Thompson Kelly (Lanier) ’93 + and Buddy Tierce ’92 Pam Tindall Kathy and Tony Tipton Wendy Leng and Anthony Tomasic Elizabeth Tooze + Maria Tovo + Holley (Witt) ’74 and Michael Towle Jerre and David Tracy Butch Traeder + Joan Trew Huong and Nam Truong Kristin and Christian Tucker Vicki Tucker and Mason Fulk Jean and Matt Tuggey Ana Rojas and Peter Tunnard Sarabeth and Jack Tuomey Kathy and Steve Uhr + Laurie + and Chris Valentine Manisha and Nitesh Vallabh Malathi Ravi and Avinash Vallurupalli Ngoc Thile and Jim Van Buskirk ’78 Melinda Vance Amy and Robert Vanderpoel Mary Kay Varley + Kristin Vaughn + Kelly Cavanaugh and James Vestal Betty Villari Callie and Mike Vincent + Leanne and Cullen Vogelson Marguerite and Rick von Kolen Julia (White) ’84 and Mark Wade Laurie and Stephen Wade Kelly Wagner Peggy Wakeland + Blair (Taylor) ’99 and John Walker Rosie and Gary Walker Cecelia (Cirone) ’82 and Rob Wallace Danielle LeBlanc ’91 and Matthew Wallace Lisa + and Neil Wallace Shannon (Kelly) ’97 and Andrew Wallace

Mary Helen Walters Missy and David Walters Kally and Austin Walton + Carol + and Al Wamsley* + Marian Ward Ashley and Greg Warrick Julie and Rob Watson Carol and Robert* Watson Kay and Robert Watson Margaret and John Watt Paula + and Larry Weatherholt Susy (Laughlin) ’70 and Billy Weaver Michelle and Dirk Weeks April and Rick Wegman Mary + and Ronnie Weir Anne (Meals) ’94 and Adam Weiskittel ’94 Kathy Welch + Kate (Scully) ’04 and Brice Wells Bobbi and Ron Westendorf Jenny and Steve Westermann Cherie + and Scott White Maria and Christopher Willars Cathy and Bill Williams Patty and Roger Williams Melissa Williams + Bettina and Tom Williford ’88 Jacob Willis ’14 Justin Willis ’11 Robin + and Joe Willis ’80 Elizabeth Wilkinson ’14 Emily Wilkinson ’14 Melody Wilkinson Carter (Tatum) Wilson ’98 Nancy and Don Wilson Vivienne Wilson Jane and Gary Wittman Michael Wittman ’14 Tammy + and Greg Wolford Women's Health Medical Group Susan and Eric Wong Stacie and Doug Woodcock Anne-Lise (Knecht) Woods ’85 + Carrie and Patrick Woodson ’85 Diane and Sidney Worsham Suzanne and Edwin Wray Cindy and Walter Wright Carlisle Wysong Mary Wysong and Michael Haney Shuang Qi and Biqiang Xu Lauren and Mark Yamagata Sinyong and Sukhoon Yoon Amy and Hunter Young Darla and Steve Young Erin + and Joshua Ypya Rita Zawalnicki +

Alumni Class Participation

Kelly (Young) Ewin Dwight Horton Bill Nolan

1966

1976

John Robinett

1967

Diana (Bonelli) Cunningham Bill Curtis Bill Landreth

1968

Paul Stouffer

1969

Jim Fitzwilliam Bobette (Withers) Grant Gail (Widmer) Landreth George Thompson

1970

Pete Geren Peggy (Beasley) Rush Susy (Laughlin) Weaver Martha (Schutts) Williams

1971

Betty (McBride) Alcorn Kathrin (Bond) Malone Cynthia (Courtney) Siegel Terry Siegel Neel Teague

1972

Richard Garvey Nancy (Norris) Phillips Tori (Olin) Ross Nenetta (Carter) Tatum Steve Tatum

1973

Candace (Garner) Atkins Joanne (Leonhardt) Cassullo Tom Leatherbury Frank Stevenson Jim Stouffer

1974

Webster Dean Elissa (Sanders) Eggleston Tom Hanley Mary Ann (McBride) Huston Ruthie (Newberry) Porterfield Melissa (Garrett) Thompson Holley (Witt) Towle Weldon Turner

1975

Cindy (Kelly) Barnes Kim (Williamson) Darden Jim DuBose David Ekstrom

Mike Berry Bryan Bruner Holly (Rader) Hayes Colleen Kleuser Mike McBride Michael Nolan Brad Nowlin Beth (Newberry) Phillips Kelly Ryan Ann (Barber) Tardiff

1977

Stephanie (Steves) Burk Erin (Sweeney) Campbell Carolyn (Tarride) Hudson George LeBus Huck Newberry David Parker Anna Melissa (Harrison) Philpott Tom Purvis Patricia (Hughes) Ryan Win Ryan John Sanders Amy Stevenson Lisa Team

1978

John Boswell Joe Breedlove Janet (Maberry) Dickerson Robert Dickerson Beth (Runyon) Gideon Mindy (Willis) Hanzik Cal Jackson Dee Kelly Scott Nowlin Michelle (Miteff) Purvis Jim Van Buskirk George Young

1979

Jack Armstrong Carol (Hageman) Cain Julie (Moore) Clark Randall Hudson Marsha (Harrison) Kleinheinz Vance Lambert Alann (Davis) Nolan Terry (Brown) Pruitt Steve Relyea Simone (Webb) Thomas Bryan Wagner

1980

John Brookman Kirsten (White) Cameron Jim Fleming Andrée (French) Griffin

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Whit Kelly Vivienne (Boswell) Mays Lauren (Schmuck) Puff Shannon (Young) Ray Dan Reese Bill Runyon Amy (Boyd) Ryan Richard Sanders Robin (Blumberg) Selinger Alison (Weir) Small Blaine Smith Joe Willis

1981

Bill Belton Marilyn (French) Berry Elizabeth (Steele) Boswell Lisa (Fortson) Burton Rob Dupree Brodie Hyde Todd Kelly Frasher (Hudson) Pergande Adrienne (Lipscomb) Relyea Holly Schreier

1982

Virginia (Dowling) Anderson Mark Anthony Lesley (Anderson) Atkinson Paul Dickerson Sally (Herr) Hollenbeck Ann (Barksdale) House Melissa (Miteff) Kirtley Steve Nolan Jeff Rattikin Rick Robinson Cecelia (Cirone) Wallace

1983

Billy Brentlinger Bari (Buckner) Brookman Pamela (Corbett) Murrin Ashley (Roodhouse) Parriott

1984

Mary Jane (Bruner) Ayers Jack Belton Margery (Hodges) Berry Stephanie (Sumner) Brentlinger Trey Campbell Sue (Cutler) Christie Trish (McMackin) Doswell Kenny Fischer Liz (Stapp) Fleischer Catherine (Miley) Fredian Stephen Maberry Lisa (Miller) Mills Julia (White) Wade

1985

Amy (Roach) Bailey Marshall Boyd David Fischer

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Brent Hawthorne Richard Payne David Rutledge Taylor Schollmaier Alexandra Stevens Anne-Lise (Knecht) Woods Patrick Woodson

1986

Bill Arnold Suzanne Bahan Andrew Bruner Amy (Street) Clifton Sharon (Maberry) Cooper Rick Hopkins Tisha (Tennant) Moore Scott Sankary Mo Sheats Trish (Thompson) Sheats

1987

Jennifer (Berry) Anderson Hope (Harvison) Anthony Ned Barlow Kristen (Pryor) Brown Pete Chambers Paige (Farris) Chisholm Lisa (Dickerson) Davenport Wendy (Davis) Gerrish Charlie Gibbs Blair (Hyde) Hamburg Sheryl (Newton) Hammett Lisa (Gluck) Karpel Jim McCoy Ellen (Walsh) Peck Cynthia (Rimmer) Prince John Holt Smith David Stevenson

1988

Geraldine Acuna-Sunshine Laura (Bonnell) Alexander Tasa (Lefler) Anderson Vanessa Armstrong John Beadles Amy (Riley) Connor Vance Detwiler Michael Dike David Greenman Elizabeth (Murphy) Jones Wilson Kwan Boo Lively Bobby McGehee Michael Tapp Tom Williford

1989

Chris Baker Jay Decker Stephen Dickey Annabelle (Brown) Fowlkes Missi (Olson) Kovachev Lindsey (Aguilar) McMillan

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Ed Nelson Wesley (Meekins) Nowlin Paul Ray

1990

Laura Baldwin Jennifer (Gaines) Drez Elliot Goldman Natalia (Castro) Hanson Mark Hart Shannon (Pace) Hart Meg (Kendall) Lehman Nowlin Randolph Jason Rodgers Michael Stoltz

1991

Mark Buis Lori (Roach) Davis Kristen (Penny) Ethridge Erin (Pryor) Garza Gail-Ann (Bradshaw) Krieger Danielle LeBlanc Rhodes Murphey Robert Readinger Rebecca Sanders Sarah (Akhtar) Smith

1992

Pepper Ackers John Augustat John Batton Brian Crumley Leslie (Steele) Edwards Sam Juliao Shel (Watson) Juliao Josh Korman Shannon (Taylor) Lange Tal Lefler Jessica (Peacock) Liberto Bales Nelson Cullen Thomason Buddy Tierce Lisa (Carrington) Voight Eric Wroten

1993

Crisanne (Potts) Barker Brett Beebe Robin Brown Robert Chu Meggan Craft Jenny (Pace) Dupree Randy Eisenman Mary Carolyn (Clay) Gatzke Caroline (Keyes) Kelly Marcia (Berry) Knutson Amy (Buis) Merritt Marcus Snyder Kelly (Lanier) Tierce Wym Van Wyk

1994

2000

Darren Boswell Amy (Knight) Brown Jason Brown Anjie (Landreth) Butler Becca (Stovall) Cheng Georgina (Moncrief) Condrey Hannah (Stinson) Head Tyler Head McKenna (Keller) Michel Alison (Robinson) Rogers Wesley (Van Wyk) Snyder Adam Weiskittel Anne (Meals) Weiskittel

Anonymous Sylvia Broude Kyle Bryson Wendy (Kosek) Buckingham James Delaune Justin Holt Colin McConnell

2001 Catherine (Powers) Bevan Tyler Brous Todd Crawford Jordan Hampton Caroline Harper Melissa (Sanders) Kulig W.A. Landreth Stephen Luskey Valerie (Bloch) Montgomery Melissa (Mahaffey) Tucker

1995

Leigh (Taylor) Bornitz Winston Fant Patrick Flanagan Alice (Kelly) Linker Alison E. McManus Rob Semple

2002 Rebecca (Tatum) Brown Mary Ashton Phillips Lauren (Lively) Schmid

1996

Jehan Akhtar William Butler Jordan (Beasley) Davidson Valrie (Luskey) Eberstein Charlie Florsheim Wynn Tucker Katherine (Allen) Weaver

2003 Max Broude Kathryn (Garvey) Cain Frank Darden Edward Landreth Mary (Powers) Louden Taylor Louden Davis Ravnaas Mary (Hallman) Smith

1997

Jill (Klabzuba) Ahrens Alan Boswell Katie Croft Chad Feehan James Hill Katy (Thompson) Hobbs Michael Juliao Zareen Khan Melissa (LeBus) O'Neill Shannon (Kelly) Wallace Cully Wiseman

2004 Bob Adams David Brigati Jonathan Burk Keri (DeVos) Hickman Ryan Hillard Kathleen Kelly Kate (Scully) Wells

1998

2005

Geoff Butler Ryan Craft Michael Gratch William Howell David Knight Bond Malone Carter (Tatum) Wilson

Chloe (Bade) Anderson Thomas Anderson Bonnie Bollinger Natalie Bracken Samantha Fant Sharon Foster Heather Hillard Andrea Severin

1999

Brandon Karr Caroline (Corpening) Lamsens Malcolm Louden Martha (Oswald) Motheral Blair (Taylor) Walker

New Keystone Member + Faculty/Staff

* Deceased

2006 Dan Bloch Lauren (Rapp) Bode Chris Darden Colin Douglas Christin Johnson Claire-Lise Knecht Ashley Marrow

Anum Qassam Tim Seiber

2007 Kaitlin Elledge Kim (Sotman) Garrett Alicia Henry Matthew Johnson Rachel (Stepp) Pinckard Stephanie Stouffer

2008

Marissa Berenson Hunter Harvison Davis Laker Henry Lim Ben Sexton Will Stansbery

2009 Kyle Argenbright Cara Darden Stephen Goodwin John Hill Annalee Hurst Allison Marrow Jay Stouffer

2010 Tori Adams Miles Bratton Claire Davidovich Grant Johnston Kate Kirtley Parker Nelson Peter Ray Brittany (Bollinger) Velasco-Lehmann Karl Velasco-Lehmann

2011 Courtney (Reimer) Arnold Taylor Arnold Megan Felton Priscilla Harrier Katie Johnson Bryan Kelly Paul Mackey Isabelle Newberry Kate Petsche Marshall Stouffer Justin Willis

2012 Matthew Davis Chase Hale Heath Harvison Audrey Laker Stephen Levy Hunter Marrow

2013 Katharine Carvalho Kamryn Conway

John Ferguson Kaitlyn Frantz Matthew Mathisen Madison McDade Oliver Newberry Alec Petsche Carson Ray Megan Ray Taylor Ray

2014

John Callaway Caroline Carvalho Hayley Harvison Heather Harvison Hannah Kelly Will Kirtley Nick Klein Ben Sankary Reagan Smith Elizabeth Wilkinson Emily Wilkinson Jake Willis Michael Wittman

2015

Dyala Ashfour Jeff Avena Rebeca Avila Cooper Baird Mary Barber Cassidy Bates Mason Beasley Leslie Blake Ryan Burke Cooper Burleson Isabella Burnette Connor Cassady Ellee Conway Hannah Cramer John Davidson Devon Davis Riley Dean Sarai Dominguez Michael Estrada Chad Evans Emily Fischer Allie Gann Spencer Gates Mary Geren Isabelle Goetz Thomas Haas Katherine Haley Casey Hammett Taft Henderson Alex Herd Joel Horton Grif Hughes Gigi Hull Emily Hyde Ross Kasal Libby Kerrigan Isaac Klein

William Kleinheinz Kenzie Knox Annalyn Kumar Kate Laughlin Logan Lawrence Erik Lopez Henry Luengas Madelyn Luskey Turner MacLean Nikhil Magan Caroline Malanga Gabi Maldonado Beatriz Manrique Vincent Marquis-Cartier Brian McConnell Connall McCormack Jake McCoy Megan Meadows Sarah Memon Eleni Michaelides Meg Moritz Sydney Mulqueen Laura Murphy Stephen Nolan Russell Padfield Alexis Palko Christina Paulus Graham Pergande Evan Peterson Sydney Phillips Quentin Pinto Garrett Podell Ryan Pohler Zachary Pope Sarah Ransom Carlyle Rascoe Dheeraj Reddy Connor Reese Kelton Rippetoe Mary Grace Roach Juan Robles Melody Rodriguez Shelby Sanford Robert Schofield Johnny Serralta Kassadi Smith Kennedy Smith Mixson Staffel Amanda Stephens Daniel Stokes Kennedy Stovall Sabrina Strain Sawyer Stratton Alex Sturns Madeline Sullivan Alexander Teng Katelyn Tierney JR Torres Victoria Truong Maddie Tunnard Cole Vick Walker Wade Coleman Walker Carleen Wenner

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Laura Wilson Bastian Wood

Judy and Martin Bowen Wyatt Wilson (2020)

Danette and Steve Corder Guy Matthews (2027)

Karen and David Ekstrom ’75 Barrett Gatzke (2027)

Grandparent Honor Roll

Barbara and Bill Browning Wyatt Allsup (2018)

Julie and Dick Abrams Alli Engfer (2019)

Mary Alice and Carl Brumley Allison Moore (2020)

Graciela and Carlos Coscia Isabella Coscia (2020) Karina Cedillo (2020) Julian Cedillo (2017)

Carol and Denny Alexander Kate Alexander (2022) Ben Alexander (2020) Allie Arnold (2018)

Claudia Brummett Megan Meadows (2015)

Jean and Bill Crain Mason Tuomey (2026) Will Tuomey (2020)

Yolanda and Roy Espinoza Esteban Gomez (2026) Matthew Lopez (2026) Jazmine Gomez (2022) Adrian Avitia (2019) Angela Avitia (2021)

Sandy and Allen Budnick Grayson Matthews (2024) Paxton Matthews (2023)

Maggie and Jim Cross Allie Cross (2024) Grace Cross (2022)

Vivian Buehler Katelyn Tierney (2015)

Paula Croxton Olivia Lincoln (2017)

Ann and Glenn Buis Walker Merritt (2025) Alexa Merritt (2021)

Paulette and Johnny Crumley Lyle Crumley (2025) Teeg Crumley (2024) Rogan Crumley (2021)

Carol Margaret Allen Mark Taylor (2019) Allen Taylor (2018) Gordon Anderson Michael Anderson (2018) Katie Anderson (2016) Karen and Charles Anderson Joe Atkinson (2019) Julia Atkinson (2019) Patricia and Kenneth Atherholt Kenna Wong (2022)

Ann and Frank Bumstead Mary Evans Bumstead (2027) Merrill Bumstead (2020) Bass Bumstead (2019)

Susan and Anthony Atwell Anna Rodgers (2024)

Evie and Geoff Butler H’98 Adelaide Butler (2026) Ward Butler (2024)

Martha Bailey Hannah Bailey (2018)

Cyndi and David Cason Eloise Wallace (2026)

Barbara and Edward Baker Braden Baker (2025) Christopher Baker (2023)

Imelda and Jaime Castro Coleman Hanson (2022) Julia Hanson (2021)

Corliss and Louis Baldwin Rachel Baldwin (2026) Brooke Baldwin (2024)

Kay and Ronald Clinkscale Julia Clinkscale (2023) Avery Clinkscale (2020)

Sheryl and Gus Bates Cassidy Bates (2015)

Joanne Clum Kathleen Clum (2018)

Ellen and Larry Bell Conally Bell (2023) Emily Bell (2021) Judy and Ron Bell Ethan Jordan (2023) Helen and Ed Black Hudson Black (2019) Marilyn and Lee Bloemendal Owen Bloemendal (2027) Will Bloemendal (2027) Jackson Bloemendal (2025) D'Ann and Bill Bonnell Kate Alexander (2022) Ben Alexander (2020)

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Darlene and Thomas Farris Kaylee Chisholm (2022) Farris Chisholm (2019) Joyce and Robert Filpi Jacob Filpi (2026)

Carolyn and Bill Daly Kate Daly (2024) Carter Daly (2022)

Jill and Charles Fischer Lachlan Fischer (2025) Megan Fischer (2019) Emily Fischer (2015)

Debby and Jim Henderson Abbie Kate Henderson (2021) Taft Henderson (2015)

Gail (Widmer) ’69 and Bill Landreth ’67 Adelaide Butler (2026) Ward Butler (2024)

Nancy and Ronald Henry Carson Henry (2027) Connor Henry (2023) Edith and Ronald Hilliard Olivia Hilliard (2022) Ainsley Hilliard (2020)

Nancy Kay and Stan Howard Hayes Howard (2020)

Julia and Laurens Fish Burke McCoy (2018) Jake McCoy (2015)

Ann and Edward Hudson Spencer Pergande (2017) Graham Pergande (2015)

Jane Ann and Joseph Gaines Phillip Drez (2021) Patrick Drez (2024)

Linda and Ray Davis Emily Davis (2026) Dylan Davis (2024)

Jayne Landers Kathleen Payne (2025) Walker Payne (2017)

Leland Hodges Charles Berry (2019) Meredith Berry (2017) Margery Berry (2016)

Pam Fox Taggart Fox (2026)

Patricia Davidson Juliebeth LeBus (2017)

Peggy and Derrell Helm Kylie Carter (2024) Kenzi Carter (2020)

Shirley and Alan Hull Harriette Hull (2018) Gigi Hull (2015)

Connie and Hugh Lefler Margaret Anderson (2025) Walker Anderson (2023) Brenda Lewis Cooper Paul (2027) Sadie Paul (2024) Sammie Lou and James Maberry Scott Cooper (2024) David Maberry (2023) Allison Maberry (2021) Claire Cooper (2020) Jonathan Maberry (2018) Christopher Cooper (2017) Samanna Maberry (2017) Kristin Dickerson (2016) Carol and John MacLean Mack MacLean (2018) Turner MacLean (2015) Lou and Nicholas Martin Ben Parker (2018)

Patsy and Harold Garner Murphy Hoefer (2025)

Isabelle and Sam Hulsey Mack Newberry (2018) Sydney Phillips (2015)

Doris and Franklin Gluck Corey Karpel (2023) Parker Karpel (2020)

Linda and Harold Johnson Vee Johnson (2023) Sadie Johnson (2019)

Sandie and Don Davis Sloan Howard (2025) Sutton Howard (2023)

Carol Gold Jordan Diamond (2021) Sidney Diamond (2018)

Jill and Herb Kaeuper Jack Cipperman (2025)

Jane and Dwain McDonald Sarah Jane McDonald (2017)

Barbara and Jay Hamburg Ryan Hamburg (2020) Riley Hamburg (2017)

Sharon and Jes McIver Mack Newberry (2018)

Dixie and Robert Cody Noah Cody (2016)

Sara and Buddy Dike Elizabeth Dike (2025) Benjamin Dike (2019) Marshall Dike (2016)

Libits and Charles Kendall Marshall Lehman (2024) Kendall Lehman (2022)

Corrine and Earl Collins Waldron Collins (2020)

Ilene and Richard Dolins Lily Hyde (2024)

Suzanne and Mike Conaway Conally Bell (2023) Emily Bell (2021) Martha Cooper Scott Cooper (2024) Claire Cooper (2020) Christopher Cooper (2017)

Gertrude and Denis D'Souza Alexander D'Souza (2019) Katherine D'Souza (2016)

Nancy and Ernest Coppola Jacob Filpi (2026)

Mitzi and Bill Davis Liam Gerrish (2025) Anna Gerrish (2020) Devon Davis (2015)

Sara and Dave Durham Gage Fowlkes (2022) Barbi and Stanley Eisenman Avery Eisenman (2026) Aidan Eisenman (2025)

Joann Haniman Van Snyder (2026)

Vera Kendall Marshall Lehman (2024) Kendall Lehman (2022)

Sue and John Harvison Abigail Woodcock (2021) Merrett Watson (2020)

Teresa and Luther King Caroline King (2025) Mary Kathryn King (2025)

Frieda and Jim Heath Charlotte Lydick (2022) Robert Lydick (2022)

Irene and Francis Koch Gabrielle Pettit (2021) Jane Klabzuba Korman Caroline Korman (2021) Will Korman (2021)

Elaine and Jim Heflin Mitchell Crawford (2022)

New Keystone Member + Faculty/Staff

* Deceased

Jack Labovitz Hannah Cheng (2024) Mason Cheng (2022)

DeeDee and Bobby Maynard Alyssa Cole (2019) Pat and Clyde McCall Ford Morris (2019)

Lynda and Bruce McKee William Marlow (2026) Henry Marlow (2021) Thomas Marlow (2019) George Marlow (2017) John McMackin Annabelle Doswell (2017) Alexis Doswell (2016) Nola and Robert Miley John Fredian (2016) Nolan Fredian (2018) Herbert Moore Jacob Filpi (2026)

Sally and Scott Mooring Webb Mooring (2024) Sheridan and Clifton Morris Frater Beebe (2027) Campbell Beebe (2023) Brailey Connor (2022) Sherrye and Mike Morton Drake Morton (2027) Ann and Jay Murphy Sam Jones (2020) Will Jones (2017) Mamye and Ed Nelson Chloe Nelson (2027) Emily Nelson (2027) Reese Nelson (2021) Beverly and Weldon Oakes Carsynn Oakes (2027) Brandon Oakes (2023)

Tutti and Buck Portwood Charles Portwood (2025) William Portwood (2020) Paula Quisenberry Cooper Quisenberry (2023) Elizabeth and Paul Ray Paul Ray (2023) Isabella Ray (2020) Sarah Ray Paul Ray (2023) Isabella Ray (2020) Mary Geren (2015) Diane and James Readinger Caroline Readinger (2023) Audrey and Bruce Relyea Hayden Relyea (2020) Camden Relyea (2018)

Fran and Ed Olson Eva Kovachev (2025) Mia Kovachev (2020)

Myrna and Harvey Richey Madeline Richey (2027) Vivian Richey (2025) Evelyn Richey (2022)

Helen and Gary Pace Tabitha Wolfe (2022)

Nancy and Roy Rimmer Ryan Prince (2017)

Bill Pakis Anna Pakis (2027) Zachary Pakis (2025) William Pakis (2023) Nicholas Pakis (2022)

Jean and John Roach Emily Davis (2026) Dylan Davis (2024) Hannah Bailey (2018)

Judy and Major Park Megan Park (2018) Robert Park (2018) Katie Park (2016) Kathy and Jim Parr Charlie Hill (2027) George Hill (2025) Nancy and Ted Paup Alex Parsons (2026) Nancy and James Peacock Lainey Liberto (2025) Benjamin Liberto (2023) Kathy and Arnold Petsche Julia Petsche (2020) Eric Petsche (2016) John Davidson (2015) Penny and Richard Podell Harris Podell (2018) Garrett Podell (2015) Sally and Robert Porter Ozzie Fleischer (2020) Mia Fleischer (2020)

Ann and David Robinson Ashley Rogers (2027) Peggy (Beasley) ’70 and Jack Rush Eloise Wallace (2026) Lynny and Eddie Sankary Jack Sankary (2016) Gloria and Ralph Schack Brandon Schack (2020) Linda and Tom Schulze Gil Wroten (2023) Luke Wroten (2022) Pam and Ralph Senter Martha Wynn Senter (2027) Eloise Senter (2024) Lily Senter (2022) Ann and John Simms Julia Hayes (2019) Tucker Hayes (2016) Caroline and Jay Smith Ryan Prince (2017)

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Debra and Vernell Sturns Samuel Sturns (2019) Alex Sturns (2015) Charles Sweeney Isabella Sweeney (2024) Cleo and David Tapp Michael Tapp (2024) Peyton Tapp (2021) Patsy and Randy Thompson Patrick Sheats (2022) Clark Sheats (2018) William Sheats (2016) Sarabeth and Jack Tuomey Mason Tuomey (2026) Will Tuomey (2020) Melinda Vance Alexandra Galloway (2019) Emilie and Dick Varnell Caroline Sanders (2023) Robert Sanders (2023) Charles Sanders (2021) Virginia Sanders (2019) Marguerite and Rick von Kolen Jordan Cyprian (2023) Sydney Cyprian (2022) Nicholas Cyprian (2020) Kay and Robert Watson Henry Mehall (2027) Madeline Mehall (2025)

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Jane and Daryl Halencak Julie Johnson Robertson

Sarai Dominquez Leonel and Yolanda

Meg Moritz John David and Leslie Mortiz

Sawyer Stratton Minda Stratton

Lori Haley Denise Mullins

Emily Fischer David and Lisa Fischer

Sydney Mulqueen Robert and Esther Mulqueen

Alex Sturns Robert and Cynthia Sturns

Mary Geren Pete and Beckie Geren

Laura Murphy Larry and Janis Murphy

Thomas Haas Melvin and Laura Haas

Katelyn Tierney David and Julianna Tierney

Kimberly Hart First Grade Team

Dana Porter Mary Kay Varley +

Sue and David Williams Julie Johnson Robertson

Stephen Nolan Stephen and Shannon Nolan

Maddie Tunnard Peter Tunnard and Ana Rojas

Laura Hayes + Hannah Bailey ’18

Robbie Pruitt Julie Johnson Robertson

Memorial Gifts

Katherine Haley David and Lori Haley

Russell Padfield Alan Padfield

Walker Wade Mark and Julia Wade

Stephanie and Von Honsberger Julie Johnson Robertson

Virginia Pumphrey Karen and Mark Collins

Jim Aldridge H’14 Karen and Sean Hughes Bobbi and Ron Westendorf

Susan and Bobby Wroten Charles Portwood (2025) Gil Wroten (2023) Luke Wroten (2022) William Portwood (2020)

Casey Hammett Jayson and Sheryl Hammett

Christina Paulus William and Anita Paulus

Coleman Walker Gary and Rosie Walker

Cheryl and Craig Hooton Julie Johnson Robertson

Etta and Don Ramsey Julie Johnson Robertson

Karen and Sal Anicito Anne-Lise (Knecht) Woods ’85 +

Taft Henderson Jonathan and Marcee Henderson

Graham Pergande John and Frasher Pergande

Honor Tribute Gifts

Melissa and Matt Hooton Julie Johnson Robertson

Shannon (Young) Ray '80 Kathy + and Buddy Lott

Lauren and Mark Yamagata Grayson Matthews (2024) Paxton Matthews (2023)

Joel Horton Dwight and Joni Horton

Sydney Phillips Steve and Beth Phillips

David Hoppe + Hannah Bailey ’18

Sherri Reed + Hannah Bailey ’18

Emily Bintliff Missi (Olson) ’89 + and Alex Kovachev Shilo + and Mike Mancini +

Grif Hughes Sean and Karen Hughes

Garrett Podell Todd and Lisa Podell

Sandra and Tom Jackson Julie Johnson Robertson

Marilyn Roach Karen and Mark Collins

Ross Kasal Nataraj and Rebecca Kasal

Carlyle Rascoe David and Holly Rascoe

Claire-Lise H’06 and John Knecht Anne-Lise (Knecht) Woods ’85 +

Anne and Harold Robertson Julie Johnson Robertson

Jeff Avena Paul and Candy Avena

Libby Kerrigan James and Cathy Kerrigan

Connor Reese Dan and Tamara Reese

Kelli Lindemann First Grade Team

Kathy and Bill Rose Julie Johnson Robertson

Cooper Baird Craig and Carrie Baird

Isaac Klein David and Barbara Klein

Kelton Rippetoe Brian and Kelly Rippetoe

Mary Lou and Steve Leyh Julie Johnson Robertson

Dede and Todd Samuelson Karen and Mark Collins

Mary Barber Forest Barber

William Kleinheinz John and Marsha Kleinheinz

Mary Grace Roach Edward and Laura Roach

Kate Laughlin Russell and Kathryn Laughlin

Melody Rodriguez George and Laurie Rodriguez

Beth and Craig Collins Karen and Mark Collins

Madeleine and Rich Sheehy Julie Johnson Robertson

Cassidy Bates Gus and Sarah Bates

Kathy Lott + Ella Dickerson-Owen and Charles Owen Joan Trew

Mason Beasley Andrew and Kelli Beasley

Turner MacLean Scotty and Pepper MacLean

Tommy Craighead Julie Johnson Robertson

Josie and Tom Madden Julie Johnson Robertson

Isabella Burnette Todd and Carie Burnette

Nikhil Magan Anil and Aswini Patel

Shelby Sanford Stacy Sanford David Sanford Robert Schofield Bob and Debbie Schofield

Kim (Williamson) Darden '75 GWR Foundtion in the Community Foundation of North Texas Gail Rawl

Mark Martin + Karen + and Bill Davis

Johnny Serralta Fabian and Victoria Serralta

Kendall Davis + Hannah Bailey ’18

Kennedy Smith Brain and Connie Smith

Sally and Dan Foster Julie Johnson Robertson

Mixson Staffel Scott and Morna Staffel

Elisa Fox First Grade Team

Amanda Stephens John and Helen Stephens

Melodee Halbach Frasher (Hudson) ’81 and John Pergande

Sandra Werner Gibson Werner (2024)

Linda and Michael Stinson Michael Head (2027) Wilkes Head (2025)

Sabrina Strain Todd and Gamze Strain

Shannon Wallace First Grade Team

Beverly and John Snyder William Runyon (2026) Wyeth Smith (2026) Van Snyder (2026) Paul Ray (2023) Holt Smith (2023) Isabella Ray (2020)

Ann and Bill Stewart Webb Mooring (2024)

Eleni Michaelides Stathis and Laura Michaelides

Chester Hardy Richard Sanders ’80

Margaret and John Watt Billy Serralta (2021) Johnny Serralta (2015)

Janet and Jack Stevens Quinn Gibbons (2025) Kyra Gibbons (2024)

John Davidson Glenn and Julie Davidson

Evan D. Peterson H’15 + Laura and Steven Fleming Laura and Melvin Haas Joni and Eric Hubli Kim and Tom Karsten Liz and Michael Lattimore Janna Poland Mary Lou and John Ryan

Judy Smith Ben Blahitka (2023) Savana Blahitka (2018)

Sarah and Howard Solomon Blaine Solomon (2026)

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Jeanette Widmer Adelaide Butler (2026) Ward Butler (2024) Nancy and Don Wilson Sarah Sawyer (2017) Suzanne and Edwin Wray Rachel Baldwin (2026) Brooke Baldwin (2024)

Senior Parent Gifts honoring the Class of 2015

Ryan Burke Ron and Sherri

Brian McConnell Lee and Carol McConnell

Cooper Burleson Ken and Lynnette Burleson

Connall McCormack Michael and Lori McCormack

Connor Cassady Quintin and Jill Cassady

Jake McCoy Jim and Elizabeth McCoy

Ellee Conway John and Nancy Conway

Megan Meadows Jay and Toni Meadows

New Keystone Member + Faculty/Staff

Nasim Akhtar Sunnie LeBlanc Mary Kay and Mark Allen Julie Johnson Robertson Corliss and Louis Baldwin Joy Ann and Bob Havran San Juan Becera + FWCD Parent Faculty Association Trey Blair Shari + and Dave Lincoln Bryan Carlson + Hannah Bailey ’18

* Deceased

Joan Massey + Karen + and Bill Davis Madeleine Miller '11 Billye and Robert Miller

Ann Shepherd Julie Johnson Robertson Annablle Smith ’28 Kelly (Young) ’75 and Chris Ewin Mary Wesley Smith ’28 Kelly (Young) ’75 and Chris Ewin Butch Traeder + Hannah Bailey ’18

Robert Murchison Karen and Mark Collins

Sandra Tuomey + Amy (Roach) ’85 and Tull Bailey Lori (Roach) ’91 and Craig Davis Jean and John Roach

Patty and Tom O'Rourke Julie Johnson Robertson

Cheryl and William Turcotte Julie Johnson Robertson

Mary Kay Varley + Karen + and Bill Davis Peggy Wakeland + Lia and Malcolm Louden ’99

Michael Brooks, Jr. '10 Claire Davidovich ’10 Wade Costello '86 Vivienne Wilson Evelyn Lee Winchester Day Sue and Lee Denton Ann and Charles Florsheim Becky Beasley and Roger Gates Connie and James Osborn Patti and Jim Peterson Rinda and Stan Thomas Diane and Sidney Worsham Ellen Fanning Missi (Olson) ’89 + and Alex Kovachev Mary Walker Meadows Foose Shannon (Young) ’80 and Breck Ray Herbert Gibbs, Jr. Susan and James Chappel Dianne Fried Givalike Abbey Stodghill Martha Slover Marian and Harry Ward Mary Wysong and Michael Haney Tammy (Farris) Gordon '82 Paige (Farris) ’87 + and Ed Chisholm + James Green III '01 Emory and Colin McConnell ’00

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Clint Hardy '80 Richard Sanders ’80 Mack Hood, Jr. Ella Hood Parker Jordan '11 Tori Adams H’10 and Jim DuBose ’75 Mary Louise and Bob Albritton Shannon Baumgardner Laurie and Philip Bingenheimer Barbara and Bob Bodiford Ann and Glenn Buis Ann and Jim Clinkscales Karen and Mark Collins Roberta Crawford Kim (Williamson) ’75 and Glenn Darden Anne and Richard Davidovich Christine + and David Derber Francesco Dipierro Phyllis Scordo-Duran and Michael Duran Sharon Foster H’05 Angela Goodwin Kathe and Steve Goodwin Stephen Goodwin ’09 Barbara and Jack Graham Debra Green Irene Grysiewicz Joann Haniman Pam and Randy Harvison Sue and John Harvison Pam and Donald Herrmann William Howell ’98 Cheryl and Cal Jackson ’78 Andrea and Kenneth Jacobson Sheli and Anthony Jara Christin Johnson ’06 Christina and Mark Johnson Katie Johnson ’11 Matthew Johnson ’07 Amy and Doug Jones Debora and Larry Kalas Katie and Mark Kalpakis Missi (Olson) ’89 + and Alex Kovachev Sharon and Randy Kressler Sandy and Grant Liser Lisa and Emerson Maddox Sandy Magee Dana and Jack McCallum Julee and Joe Morrow Linda and David Motley Janis and Larry Murphy Cameron and Huck Newberry ’77 Laura and Michael O'Brien Lisa and Joseph Pecora Susan Pratt Alyssa and Evan Pugh Adrienne (Lipscomb) ’81 and Steve Relyea ’79 Michele and Fred Reynolds

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Janice and Pat Richardson Dana and Jacob Rosenstein Dede and Todd Samuelson Lynny and Eddie Sankary Michelle and Scott Sankary ’86 Laura and Steve Stackhouse + Courtenay and Randy Stebbins Jay Stouffer ’09 Marshall Stouffer ’11 Phyllis and Jim Stouffer ’73 Stephanie Stouffer ’07 Sundance Anesthesia Sundance Anesthesia Billing Office Mairin and Kevin Terry Texas Health Harris Methodist Hopital SW Fort Worth Vicki Tucker and Mason Fulk Jean and Matt Tuggey Mary Kay Varley + Julie and Rob Watson Bobbi and Ron Westendorf Women's Health Medical Group Cindy and Walter Wright Jimmy Kilpatrick, Jr. Corrine and Earl Collins Clint Mullins Ed Fritz Denise Mullins Diana (Tarride) Palmer '76 Diane and Tom Hanley ’74 Ruthie (Newberry) Porterfield ’74 Bob Penny Jerry and James Taylor David Publicover '89 Carlisle Wysong Joanie and Eddie Ryan Kelly Ryan ’76 Diana Sanford Ellen and Theodore Mack Donor Advised Fund of Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Ellen and Ted Mack Ben Smaistrla '94 Jean Ann and Charles Smaistrla Virginia Curtis Stedman Bill Curtis ’67 Kendra Stephens Carlisle Wysong Bradley Thornton '03 Mary (Hallman) ’03 and Dwayne Smith

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James Van Buskirk Kristen (Pryor) ’87 and Randall Brown Erin (Pryor) ’91 and Randall Garza Sheila Pryor Richard Villari Betty Villari Al Wamsley Tori Adams H’10 and Jim DuBose ’75 Laura (Bonnell) ’88 and Jeff Alexander Ellen and Robert Burgos Paige (Farris) ’87 + and Ed Chisholm + Andrea and Tim Chovanec Tiffini + and Brian Crum Christine + and David Derber Jeanne Dewitt Nellie and Dareo Fontaine + Teresa + and David Hoppe + Mary and David Howell Debby + and Gary Jennings Claire-Lise H ’06 and John Knecht Florence Lindland Laura + and Stathis Michaelides Gayle and Evan D. Peterson H’15 + Jean Ricketts Mary Lynn and Rowland Ricketts Beverly and Craig Slayton + Laura and Steve Stackhouse + Phyllis and Jim Stouffer ’73 Amy and Hunter Young Joy Weaver Ann and Charles Florsheim Family Foundation Ann and Charles Florsheim Corliss and Louis Baldwin Linda Beckworth Annette and Jerry Blaschke Julia Bloxom Tim and Bill Boyd Yancy and George Bradford Andrea and Fred Carrington Center Motor Company Ray Jones Lu Jo and Mac Churchill Sharon Corcoran Janie and Gail Cuculic Michelle and Bill Cyrus Juleigh and Arlie Davenport Norma and Ernest Demetrion Estate of Betty J. Foster James Foster Tolbert Foster Bonnie Walker

Harriette and Arnold Gachman Cynthia and Burton Gilbert Kathe and Steve Goodwin Sherry Hall Leslie and Dan Johnson Debora and Larry Kalas Frances and Sam Lane Linda and Warldow Lane Law Offices of Paup, Shutt & Associates Ginger and Mack Lawhon Pam and Bill Lawrence Kathryn and Jim Loveless Patrice and Steve Lucas Faith and Jim Mallory Lou and Nick Martin Priscilla and J.R. Martin C.S. Massey Bruce McGee Maryanne and Tom Mitchell Rosie and Mike Moncrief Silver and Luke Motley Estate of Doris Massey Parker Frank Parker, Jr. Patti Parker Peterson Pam Parker Wall Nancy and Ted Paup Nancy and Paul Pederson Sally and Paul Prater Debbie and Don Reynolds Kathy and James Rosenthal Martha Lou and Larry Scott Peggy and Bill Sims Joann and Don Smith Kathy Spicer Carol and Vern Spurlock Nenetta (Carter) ’72 and Steve Tatum ’72 Pam Tindall Jerre and David Tracy Julie and Rob Watson Cathy and Bill Williams Roger Williams Jean Webb H'01 Missi (Olson) ’89 + and Alex Kovachev Val Wilkie Kim (Williamson) ’75 and Glenn Darden Jeanette and Don Williams Melissa Williams +

New Keystone Member + Faculty/Staff

Restricted Gifts Alumni Endowment Linda and Andrew Bruner ’86 Betty Reese Memorial Debby + and Gary Jennings Beverly Anne Robinson Faculty Endowment Leila and Bob Adams H’04 Andréanne + and Alan Annis Hannah Bailey ’18 Cheryl and Dan Bloch H’06 + Sarah and Jimmy Brockway + Kristen (Pryor) ’87 and Randall Brown Holly Clifford-Waters + Sarah and John Cordell + Teresa Crafton + Tara Finn + Janie + and Bob Garrett Erin (Pryor) ’91 and Randall Garza Debbie and Chuck Maddux + Esther + and Rob Mulqueen Lisa + and Michael Parker + Gayle and Evan Peterson + Maggie + and Mark Philpot + Sheila Pryor Shelley Rains + The Roach Foundation, Inc. Amy Stevenson ’77 Peggy Wakeland + Lisa + and Neil Wallace Christine Collins Memorial Beth and Craig Collins Corrine and Earl Collins Karen and Mark Collins Chandler and George Dortch David Herr Memorial Sheila and Jim Fleming ’80 Connie Herr Sally (Herr) ’82 and Russell Hollenbeck Tanya and Bill Runyon ’80 Richard Sanders ’80 Doug Foster Sheila and Jim Fleming ’80 Financial Aid Non-Spendable Kleinheinz Family Endowment for the Arts and Education Marsha (Harrison) ’79 and John Kleinheinz Financial Aid Spendable Wendy (Kosek) Buckingham ’00 Lisa (Fortson) ’81 and Bill Burton Tyler and Brian Crumley ’92 Carol and Lee McConnell

* Deceased

Ella C. McFadden Charitable Trust of the Community Foundation of North Texas Donnia and Jeff Olesko Kim Raynor Frank Kelly Memorial Eileen Kelly Jillian Thompson Memorial Caroline Harper ’01 Jim Aldridge Crisanne (Potts) ’93 and Jeffrey Barker Tiffini + and Brian Crum Sharon + and John Hamilton Alicia Henry ’07 Missi (Olson) ’89 + and Alex Kovachev Lindsey (Aguilar) ’89 and Christopher McMillan Phyllis Scordo-Duran and Michael Duran Mary Kay Varley + Bobbi and Ron Westendorf Jane and Gary Wittman Michael Wittman ’14 Carlisle Wysong Katherine Hooton Memorial Mary Kay and Mark Allen Janis and Lane Hooton Sandi and Tom Jackson Julie Johnson Robertson Library Jennifer (Gaines) ’90 and David Drez Sheri + and Lynn Fuller Shari + and Dave Lincoln Mary Kay Varley + Lisa (Carrington) ’92 and Jason Voight Restricted Spendable Anne and Orlando Carvalho Dick and Emilie Varnell Family Foundation of The Dallas Foundation Emilie and Dick Varnell Laura and Steven Fleming Sheila and Jim Fleming ’80 FWCD Falcon Club FWCD Parent Faculty Association Heather + and Elliot Goldman ’90 Cami and John Goff Laura and Melvin Haas Kimberly and John Hart Joni and Eric Hubli Karen and Sean Hughes Linda and Harold Johnson Kim and Tom Karsten Missi (Olson) ’89 + and Alex Kovachev Liz and Michael Lattimore Once Upon a Time...

Mary and Jon Pettit Cynthia (Rimmer) ’87 and Scott Prince Shannon (Young) ’80 and Breck Ray

Reilly Family Foundation Beverly and Mike Reilly Nancy and Roy Rimmer Mary Lou and John Ryan Mary Kay Varley + Melissa and Justin Wilks Virginia Tate Bridge Missi (Olson) ’89 + and Alex Kovachev Gifts in Kind Kristin and Trey Carmichael Seham and David Cramer Jennifer (Gaines) ’90 and David Drez Beth and Timothy Gilpin Jerry's Sporting Goods Leslie and John David Moritz Tamara and Dan Reese ’80 Monique Scaling and Nathan Brown Cynthia (Courtney) ’71 and Terry Siegel ’71 Lisa (Carrington) ’92 and Jason Voight

Falcon Club

Falcon First-Class ($1,500 Membership) Laura (Bonnell) ’88 and Jeff Alexander Lisa (Fortson) ’81 and Bill Burton Anne and Orlando Carvalho Karla and Brent Clum Stephanie and Michael Dike ’88 Susan Franks and Frank Lawlis Cami and John Goff Venessa and Robert Howard Marsha (Harrison) ’79 and John Kleinheinz Kathryn and Russell Laughlin Alicia and Mike Manson Leslie and John David Moritz Betsy and Steve Palko Martha and Rob Park Sherri and Bobby Patton Bonnie and Alan Petsche

Falcon Force ($1,000 Membership) Laurie and Clay Brants Lori and Jonny Brumley Jill and Quintin Cassady Jill and Gray Chilcoat Sharon and Craig Crockett Beckie and Pete Geren ’70 Ann and Edward Hudson Michelle and Scott Marlow Kimberly and Robert Parham Cynthia (Rimmer) ’87 and Scott Prince Geoff Raynor Laura and Chris Rooker Trish (Thompson) ’86 and Mo Sheats ’86 Morna and Scott Staffel Courtney and Dax Symonds Melissa and Leo Taylor Helen and Michael Todora

Julia (White) ’84 and Mark Wade Jenny and Steve Westermann Carrie and Patrick Woodson ’85

Falcon Fan ($750 Membership) Debby and Bill Arnold ’86 + Joni and Eric Hubli Cathy and Jim Kerrigan Susan and George Khammar Lissa and Ted Margo Melanie and Vincent Tam

Falcon Flyer ($500 Membership) Jessica and Mark Allsup Tasa (Lefler) ’88 and Frank Anderson Sarah and Gus Bates Kirsten and Don Bescher Lise and Tom Bessant Allison and Paul Bradford Raney and Pete Chambers ’87 Noelle and Patrick Cloven Stephen Coslik Christine and Monte Dobson Jan and Von Evans Michelle and William Holloway Pepper and Scotty MacLean Elizabeth and Jim McCoy ’87 Lea and Richard Payne ’85 Frasher (Hudson) ’81 and John Pergande Kathy and Tony Tipton Donna and John Vallance Rosie and Gary Walker

Falcon Fanatic ($250 Membership) Carol J. and R. Denny Alexander Foundation Julie and Bill Belton ’81 Stephanie and John Bennett Janet and Lloyd Bishop Ellen and Robert Burgos Sherri and Ron Burke Jennifer and Jason Disney Melisa + and Dodd Dorsey Teri East Kimberly and John Hart Lee and J.J. Henry Elizabeth (Murphy) ’88 and Mark Jones Kristine and Whit Kelly ’80 Carol and Lee McConnell Margaret and Stuart McDonald Tracy and Bobby McGehee ’88 Pam and Keith Miller Sarah and Philip Murrin Linda and Michael Nolan ’76 Alma and Merl Pohler Tamara and Dan Reese ’80 Helen and John Stephens + Juli and Dave Tierney

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Falcon Founder ($100 Membership) Cristi and Robert Aitelli Jennifer (Berry) ’87 and Rusty Anderson Crisanne (Potts) ’93 and Jeffrey Barker Sheryl and Gus Bates Kara and Brian Bell Amy and Byron Biggs Andrea and Joe Breedlove ’78 + Bari (Buckner) ’83 and John Brookman ’80 Lori and Bradley Bruce Jana and Mark Buis ’91 Robin and Gantt Bumstead Carie and Todd Burnette Julie and John Casement Marcia and Chris Ceplecha Andrea and Tim Chovanec Julie (Moore) ’79 and Jeff Clark Kery and Eddie Clay Amy (Riley) ’88 and Rory Connor Sharon (Maberry) ’86 and Dan Cooper Tyler and Brian Crumley ’92 Shelda and Ken Dean Laura and Peter Elkind Hillery and Chip Emms Rhonda and Rob Felton Kimberly and Randy Ferguson Laura and Steven Fleming Catherine (Miley) ’84 and John Fredian Kami and Brian Gaffin Ginger and Joe Gearheart Heather + and Elliot Goldman ’90 Maurine Heine and Joseph Dajcs Debby and Jim Henderson Yan and Michael Hillman Beth and Matt Hoffacker Melissa and Robert Horton Melissa and Scott Huffman Mary Kathryn and Todd Kelly ’81 Jayne Landers Jessica (Peacock) ’92 and Chad Liberto Monica and Jose Lopez Carol and John MacLean Libby and Isaac Manning Lynn + and Ben McBroom Laura + and Stathis Michaelides Tisha (Tennant) ’86 and Link Moore Mellissa and Michael Morton Ann and Jay Murphy Janis and Larry Murphy Steve Murrin Mamye and Ed Nelson Cameron and Huck Newberry ’77 Teresa and Steve Newton Jane and Roger Nober Christen and Scott O'Neal Nancy and David Parker ’77 Kimberly Bird and John Peters Terry (Brown) ’79 and Chris Pruitt Jackie + and James Rains + Lenda and John Richards Amy and Rick Robinson ’82

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Laurie and George Rodriguez Deirdre Hahn and David Rogers Tanya and Bill Runyon ’80 Amy (Boyd) ’80 and John Ryan Melissa and Mac Staniford Kris Timmerman Ana Rojas and Peter Tunnard Missy and David Walters Kay and Robert Watson Mesha and Dwight Williams Cynda and Eric Wroten ’92

Supporting CAST

Lower School Falcon Family ($30 Membership)

Beth and Craig Collins Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc. Tera and Richard Garvey ’72 Lisa and Bill Guthrie Cathy and Jim Kerrigan Sally P. and Scott W. Mooring, III Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Sally and Scott Mooring Bonnie and Alan Petsche

Duffy and Scott Bloemendal Paige (Farris) ’87 + and Ed Chisholm + Randy Eisenman ’93 Tammy and Brian Foster Hannah (Stinson) ’94 and Tyler Head ’94 Jerretta and Rodrick Henderson Wendy Lu and Danny Jiang Cristin and Sebastiano Leoni Krista and Ralph Manning Whitney and Adam Rudner Rebekah and Jason Seiden

Falcon Staff ($30 Membership) Shannon + and Craig Allen Brady Benoit + Ann + and David Blair Cheryl and Dan Bloch H’06 + Robbie and Mark Brady + Tiffini + and Brian Crum Rachel Donahue + Janie + and Bob Garrett Shirley and Frank Gendusa + Nolan Hightower + Tammi Holcomb + Mel + and Keven Hurst Lisa + and Ken Koger Missi (Olson) ’89 + and Alex Kovachev Chuck Kraus + Debbie and Chuck Maddux + Joan Massey + and John Rohrbach Shilo + and Mike Mancini + Killian Naylor + Lisa + and Michael Parker + Brad Philipson + Sharon + and Robert Sorensen Laura and Steve Stackhouse + Laura + and Bruce Terry Kathy and Steve Uhr + Kristin Vaughn + Peggy Wakeland + Lisa + and Neil Wallace

CAST Director $1,000 Level Karla and Brent Clum Jayne and Olie Garrison Leslie and John David Moritz Tamara and Dan Reese ’80

CAST Producer $500 Level

Imelda and Jaime Castro Sandy and Stephen Ferney Ginger and Joe Gearheart Barbara and Jay Hamburg Isabelle and Sam Hulsey Elizabeth (Murphy) ’88 and Mark Jones Jayne Landers Stephanie and Jason McPeak Martha and Rob Park Kathy and Arnold Petsche Cynthia (Rimmer) ’87 and Scott Prince Myrna and Harvey Richey Heather and Joseph Shelton John Habich Solomon and Andrew Solomon Sandra Tinley Cathy and Marion Walker

Procession Champions ($5,000 - $9,999)

CAST Conductor $25 Level

Laura (Bonnell) ’88 and Jeff Alexander Anne and Orlando Carvalho Colonial Country Club Charities Community Foundation of North Texas Kim (Williamson) ’75 and Glenn Darden Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc. Moritz of Fort Worth Elaine and Michael Stoltz; Elaine and Michael Stoltz Family Philanthropic Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation The Gary Patterson Foundation The Gil & Dody Weaver Foundation

Ann and Frank Bumstead Jill and Quintin Cassady Sheryl (Newton) ’87 and Jayson Hammett Pam and Jerry Johnson Kim and Tom Karsten Denise Mullins Donna and John Vallance Rosie and Gary Walker

Ann and Glenn Buis Kristin and Trey Carmichael Maurine Heine and Joseph Dajcs Rachel and Michael Goldman Blair (Hyde) ’87 and David Hamburg Mary Kathryn and Todd Kelly ’81 Susan Linker Brandy and Craig Morgan Steve Murrin Shannon (Young) ’80 and Breck Ray Amy and Robert Vanderpoel Peggy Wakeland + Juli and Andrew Zoota

CAST Soloist - $100 Level

Breakthrough Donors

CAST Actor - $250 Level

Laura (Bonnell) ’88 and Jeff Alexander Anonymous Suzanne Bahan ’86 Amy (Roach) ’85 and Tull Bailey Kery and Eddie Clay Maggie and Jim Cross Lori (Roach) ’91 and Craig Davis Gertrude and Denis D'Souza Joyce and Robert Filpi Sanoa Hensley Gayla Garner and Troy Hoefer Joni and Eric Hubli Vera Kendall Carol and Lee McConnell Ann and Jay Murphy Frasher (Hudson) ’81 and John Pergande Jean and John Roach Sandy and Mike Stephens Kris Timmerman Sarabeth and Jack Tuomey Melinda Vance Elvie and Wade Walker

CAST Curator - $50 Level Jessica and Mark Allsup Emily and John Augustat ’92 Mary and Roger Bien

Collaborative Partners Breakthrough Collaborative Fort Worth Country Day (Host) Fort Worth Independent School District Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. SAGE Dining Services, Inc. USDA Summer Food Service Program

Degree Champions ($20,000 +) Anonymous The Rees-Jones Foundation Sid W. Richardson Foundation

Commencement Champions ($10,000 - $19,999) C. B. Baird, Jr. Foundation Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust, U.S. Trust, Bank of America Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater North Texas, Inc. Martha Sue Parr Trust Once Upon a Time...

The Ryan Foundation William E. Scott Foundation

New Keystone Member + Faculty/Staff

* Deceased

Amon G. Carter Foundation Amy (Roach) ’85 and Tull Bailey Edward P. Bass Laura and Greg Bird; Gregory A. and Laura E. Bird Foundation Lori (Roach) ’91 and Craig Davis Frances C. & William P. Smallwood Foundation FWCD Parent Faculty Association Mary Potishman Lard Trust Jean and John Roach The Roach Foundation, Inc.

Mentoring Champions ($2,500 - $4,999)

Study Champions ($1,000 - $2,499) Mark Bynum Fund in the Community Foundation of North Texas; Mrs. Denise Bynum Con-Real, L.P. Stephen Coslik Cindy and Les Derdeyn Karen and David Ekstrom ’75 Fash Foundation Ellen and Craig Hamilton Cheryl and Cal Jackson ’78 Dana and Dee Kelly ’78 Julie and Scott Kleberg; The Hazelwood Foundation The Meadows Family Fund; Toni, Jay and Megan Meadows National Christian Foundation North Texas Bonnie and Alan Petsche Patricia and Glenn Polenz Cynthia (Courtney) ’71 and Terry Siegel ’71 Texas Christian University Helen and Michael Todora

A Honor Roll ($500 - $999) Carol J. and R. Denny Alexander Foundation All Saints' Episcopal School

Andréanne + and Alan Annis James Beckman Marilyn (French) ’81 and Mike Berry ’76 Lori and Bradley Bruce Susan and Stephen Butt Vanessa and Rob Charette Leslie and Matthew Daly Kim and Bryan Eppstein F5 Design Build, LLC; Jennifer and Robb Farmer Terri and John Fant Hollee and Zac Hirzel Vance Lambert ’79 / Russ Lambert, M.D.* Pamela Corbett Murrin ’83 Jane and Roger Nober Shannon and Chris Parker Renee + and Tony Pierce Cynthia (Rimmer) ’87, Scott and Ryan Prince Michele and Fred Reynolds Mary Lou and John Ryan Melissa and Leo Taylor Deana Weeks Wym Van Wyk ’93

B Honor Roll ($250 - $499) BNSF Foundation Employee Matching Gift Program Andrea and Joe Breedlove ’78 + Julie and John Casement Marcia and Chris Ceplecha Tyler and Brian Crumley ’92 Randy Eisenman ’93 Bonnie and Marc Epstein Beth Rivers and Woody Grossman Sharon + and John Hamilton Jim Hardick Kim and Tom Karsten Tracy and Bobby McGehee ’88 National Philanthropic Trust Gail Rawl Heather and Ryan Senter Laura and Steve Stackhouse + Laurie + and Chris Valentine Allison and Bryan Wagner ’79 Rosie and Gary Walker

Honor Roll ($100 - $249) Anonymous Debby + and Bill Arnold ’86 Suzanne Bahan ’86 Shannon Bradley and Madison McDade ’13 Breedlove Financial Resources, Ltd. Carla and Tom Brown Lawrence Brown Sherri and Ron Burke Anjie (Landreth) ’94 and William Butler ’96

Kirsten (White) ’80 and Richard Cameron Carrie Cappel Andrea and Fred Carrington Becca (Stovall) ’94 and Johnny Cheng Doris and Peter Cheng Linda and Paul Ford Andy Fort Sharon Foster H’05 Dana and Lee Freese Beth (Runyon) ’78 and Randy Gideon Gayla Garner and Troy Hoefer Karly Howerton and Grant Kelly Elaine and Shuji Khan Gail (Widmer) ’69 and Bill Landreth ’67 Meg (Kendall) ’90 and Gregg Lehman Mary and Tom Livingston Kathy + and Buddy Lott Rosalie Louden Louie Foundation Pati and Bill Meadows Robin Melton Martha and Rob Park Lisa and Todd Podell Michelle (Miteff) ’78 and Tom Purvis ’77 Maura and Jeff Rattikin ’82 Shannon (Young) ’80 and Breck Ray Laura and Chris Rooker Michelle and Scott Sankary ’86 Elizabeth and John Selzer Heather and Joseph Shelton Wesley (Van Wyk) ’94 and Marcus Snyder ’93 Ana Rojas and Peter Tunnard Sharon Voros Margaret Watermann Bobbi and Ron Westendorf Cynda and Eric Wroten ’92

In Memory Ireta Lambert Vance Lambert ’79 / Russ Lambert, M.D.*

In Honor The 2014-15 Breakthrough Team: Joe Breedlove ’78, Nicole Masole and Rudi Flores Renee and Tony Pierce Joe Breedlove ’78 Sharon Foster H’05 Dana and Dee Kelly, Jr. ’78 Leslie and Matt Daly Hollee and Zac Hirzel

Gifts In-Kind Tracy Allen Breakthrough Boutique Volunteer Team, chaired by Sydney Mulqueen ’15 and Reagan Mulqueen ’16 Breakthrough Family Corps for Teacher Meals Breakthrough Summer 2015 Teaching Assistants Eyeworks Group/Drs. Katherine and Robert Chu ’93 FWCD Lower School Snack Drive Families Keystone Strategy Marie Masole Renee + and Tony Pierce Non-host Facility Affiliates: All Saints’ Episcopal School Trinity Valley School

Friends ($1 - $99) Anonymous Delma Adger Kaydee and Bill Bailey Nikki and Mark Blahitka Cheryl and Dan Bloch H’06 + Suzana Delgado-Gray and Coy Gray Christine + and David Derber Janie + and Bob Garrett Maurine Heine and Joseph Dajcs Beth and Matt Hoffacker Alyce Jones Shel (Watson) ’92 + and Sam Juliao ’92 Claire-Lise H’06 and John Knecht Missi (Olson) ’89 + and Alex Kovachev Caroline (Corpening) ’99 + and Frank Lamsens Shari + and Dave Lincoln Tomasa and Sabino Monreal Tiffany and Ryan Rubenkoenig

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Legacy Sherri and Bobby Patton

Founders Society Amon G. Carter Foundation Marsha (Harrison) ’79 and John Kleinheinz Leslie and John David Moritz

Trustees Circle Carol and Denny Alexander Carol J. and R. Denny Alexander Foundation Robert D. and Catherine R. Alexander Foundation Edward P. Bass/Bass Charitable Corporation William E. Scott Foundation

Head of School’s Council The Bumstead Family Ann and Frank Bumstead Robin and Gantt Bumstead Butler Family Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Susan and Stephen Butt Anne and Orlando Carvalho Bonnie and Alan Petsche The Roach Foundation, Inc. Jean and John Roach Amy (Roach) ’85 and Tull Bailey Lori (Roach) ’91 and Craig Davis The Walsh Foundation

Schwartz Guild Laura (Bonnell) ’88 and Jeff Alexander The Korman Family Holly and Josh Korman ’92 Jane Klabzuba Korman Kathryn C. and L. Russell Laughlin The Mary Potishman Lard Trust

Chairman Anonymous Corliss and Louis Baldwin Kara & Brian Bell Family Foundation Kara and Brian Bell Karla and Brent Clum Charles K. Fischer, Jr. and Vanessa C. Armstrong Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Vanessa Armstrong ’88 and Kenny Fischer ’84

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FWCD Parent Faculty Association Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc. Tera and Richard Garvey ’72 Carol (Garvey) ’70 and Warren Sweat Laura and Michael O'Brien The Park Family Shannon (Young) ’80 and Breck Ray Reilly Family Foundation Beverly and Michael A. Reilly The Ryan Foundation Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust

Principal D'Ann and Bill Bonnell Henry and Jeanie Luskey Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Jeanie Luskey, Steven Luskey ’92 Valrie Luskey Eberstein ’96 in memory of Henry Luskey Frasher (Hudson) ’81 and John F. Pergande Helen and Michael Todora

Benefactor Allison and John Beadles ’88 Kimberly and Marshall Boyd ’85 William and Catherine Bryce Memorial Trust Randy Eisenman ’93 Liz (Stapp) ’84 and Russ Fleischer FWCD Falcon Club Beckie and Pete Geren ’70 Teresa and Jim Hubbard Gail (Widmer) ’69 and Bill Landreth ’67 Krista and Ralph Manning Michelle and Scott Sankary ’86 Beverly and John Snyder Nancy and John Snyder Foundation Nancy and John Snyder Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Melissa and Leo Taylor The William M. Wheless III Family in honor of Philip ’18, Mary Elizabeth ’20 and Carolina Murrin ’24

Patron Richard Barajas Jill and Quintin Cassady Tyler and Brian Crumley ’92 Kim (Williamson) ’75 and Glenn Darden Stephanie and Michael Dike ’88

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Karen and David Ekstrom ’75 Rosalind and Lorenzo Evans Renee and Hill Feinberg Beth (Runyon) ’78 and Randy Gideon GWR Foundation Fund in the Community Foundation of North Texas Gail Rawl in honor of Kim Darden Barbara Waldron Jiongo and Michael James Jiongo Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Barbara + and Mike Jiongo Pepper and Scotty MacLean Dorris and Curlee Morrissette Nober Family Fund of National Philanthropic Trust Jane and Roger Nober Bob and Ellen Peck Fund of Vanguard Charitable Ellen (Walsh) ’87 and Bob Peck Letty and Mike Waltrip

Scholar Geraldine Acuna and Gabriel Sunshine Fund of Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Geraldine Acuna-Sunshine ’88 and Gabe Sunshine Debby and Bill Arnold ’86 + Class of 2015 Gynna and William R. Harlin The Hazelwood Foundation Julie and Scott Kleberg Ann (Barksdale) ’82 and Mack House Carolyn (Tarride) ’77, Randall Hudson ’79 and Edward Hudson ’14 Shel (Watson) ’92 +, Sam Juliao ’92, Isabel ’20 and Boston ’24 Margaret and Stuart McDonald Gayle and Evan D. Peterson H’15 + Michelle (Miteff) ’78 and Tom Purvis ’77 Pam and Reed Pigman

Leader Elizabeth and John Batton ’92 Lisa (Fortson) ’81 and Bill Burton DuBose Family Foundation Tori Adams H’10 and Jim DuBose ’75 Shannon and James Haddaway ’90 Shannon (Pace) ’90 and Mark Hart ’90 Lyndsay and Justin Hoover ’92 Regan and W.A. Landreth III ’01

Nicholas and Louella Martin Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Lou and Nick Martin Stacy and Tom Mitchell + Alann (Davis) ’79 and Bill Nolan ’75 Shannon and Stephen Nolan ’82 Lauren (Schmuck) ’80 and Tom Puff R. Davis Ravnaas ’03 Lauren and Cullen Thomason ’92 Linda and George Young ’78

Steward The Boswell Family Darren Boswell ’94 Alan Boswell ’97 Mia and Tyler Brous ’01 Yolanda + and Roy Espinoza Michael Gratch ’98 Kelly and Rick Hopkins ’86 Kathy + and Buddy Lott Mamye and Ed Nelson Renee + and Tony Pierce Win Ryan Family Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Patricia (Hughes) ’77 and Win Ryan ’77 in memory of Joan and Eddie Ryan Sandra + and Troy Tuomey

Colleague Irene and Freddie Alcaraz + Terry and Jim Aldridge H’14 + * Mallory + and Adam Alexander Cindy + and Butch Allen Shannon + and Craig Allen Christy + and Manuel Alvear Chloe (Bade) ’05 + and Thomas Anderson ’05 Andréanne + and Alan Annis Anonymous April and Mark Anthony ’82 Guadalupe + and Juan Arechar Lidia Arenas + Kyle Argenbright ’09 Roberto Arroyo + Kizzy and David Banks + Lynn and Dean Barker + Zach Barnes + Kelli and Andy Beasley + San Juan Becera + Brady Benoit + Sarah Bibb + Lucy + and Karl Biggs

+ Current and Former Faculty/Staff + Current

* Deceased

Ann + and David Blair Katie and Trey Blair + Cheryl and Dan Bloch H’06 + Gaby + and Bob Booth + Aimee and Rex Bozarth + Natalie Bracken ’05 + Robbie and Mark Brady + Andrea and Joe Breedlove ’78 + Stephanie (Sumner) ’84 and Billy Brentlinger ’83 John ’04, Sam ’09 and Steve Brotherton Kim Buck + Hester + and Michael Burdman Lynnette + and Ken Burleson Samantha and Trey Campbell ’84 Brie and Bryan Carlson + Andrea and Fred Carrington Angeles + and Robert Casanova Olgalidia Duran and Silvestre Castro + Barbara and Vernon Caughron + Kay + and Randy Cody Catherine Collins + and Mauricio Vecino Georgina (Moncrief) ’94 and Cliff Condrey Carrie + and Li Chou Cheng Paige (Farris) ’87 + and Ed Chisholm + Jocelyn Cipolaro + Holly Clifford-Waters + Sarah and John Cordell + Teresa Crafton + Tiffini + and Brian Crum Bobbie and Chaka Cummings + Lauren Cunningham + Karen Curella + Jami + and Dustin Curtis Betty + and Jerry Darden Karen + and Bill Davis Kendall Davis + and Anthony Marlar Dorrine DeChant + Christine + and David Derber Lu and Leo Desormier + Stephen Dickey ’89 + Lori and Dewayne Dodgin + Rachel Donahue + Nicole + and Jeremiah Donati LeAnn + and Jeff Doolittle Melisa + and Dodd Dorsey Colin Douglas ’06 + Carlos Duran + Clara and Jorge Duran + Debbie + and Raymon Eastwood Sheryl and Denver Edmunds + Esperanza + and Juan Elizondo Ben Eppstein ’08 Cole Eppstein ’04 Winston Fant ’95 Marisol and Brian Farda + Chad Feehan ’97 Tara Finn + Rudi Flores + Cindy and Kevin Ford + Tara + and Joel Forrest Jeff Fraley ’87 Matthew Franks ’07

Tricia + and Ronnie Franks Sheri + and Lynn Fuller Theresa + and Douglas Fuss Maria Garcia + Maria and Saul Garcia Ramon Garcia + Janie + and Bob Garrett Judith + and Richard Garrett Alison + and Chris Gee Shirley and Frank Gendusa + Sherrilan + and Lonnie Gilley Angie + and Jim Goin Heather + and Elliot Goldman ’90 Judy + and Greg Gonzales Judie and Bob Greenman Andrée (French) ’80 and Gary Griffin Cathy + and Richard Gullo Melodee + and Joe Halbach DeAnn + and Todd Hall Sharon + and John Hamilton Marissa and Jordan Hampton ’01 + Natalia (Castro) ’90 and Greg Hanson Stacey + and Austin Hardwick Peggy + and Joseph Hartnett Hannah (Stinson) ’94 and Tyler Head ’94 Deborah and Dennis Heinrichs + Joni + and Matt Heinzelmann Amanda Whalen + and Rob Hereford + Nolan Hightower + John Thompson Hill ’09 Doreen Hillard Heather Hillard ’05 Ryan Hillard ’04 Mary Lou + and Brad Hilliard Brenda and Jonathan Hinton + Denise and Robert Holbert + Tammi Holcomb + Heather and Aaron Hoover + Teresa + and David Hoppe + Julie and Chris Hulce + Mel + and Keven Hurst Terri + and Steve Hutton Darlene + and Joseph Ignagni Rebecca James + Aimee Jenkins + Debby + and Gary Jennings Kris + and Eric Johnson Mary Kathryn and Todd Kelly ’81 Kamille (Altaras) ’77 and Scott Kemble Shereè + and Tommy Kinnaird Lisa + and Ken Koger Chuck Kraus + Vance Lambert ’79 Lamensdorf Family Caroline (Corpening) ’99 + and Frank Lamsens Pamela and Daniel Lancaster + Deb Lawson + Judy + and James Lee Shari + and Dave Lincoln Mandy + and David Lofquist Debbie and Chuck Maddux + Eulalia Magana + Jerry Mahle +

Amanda + and Bond Malone ’98 Shilo + and Mike Mancini + The Marlow Family Michelle, Scott, George ’17, Thomas ’19, Henry ’21 and William ’26 Leova Martinez + Reyna Martinez + Nicole Masole + Joan Massey + and John Rohrbach Jeanette Matthews + Lynn + and Ben McBroom Lori + and Michael McCormack Elizabeth and Jim McCoy ’87 Sara + and Ryan McCullough Sue and Jay McGlothlin + Kellie + and Keeley McLarty Pati and Bill Meadows Barbara + and Lawrence Meyers Beverly + and Andy Michael Valerie (Bloch) ’01 + and Jeffrey Montgomery Charlene and Chuck Mooneyham + Esther + and Rob Mulqueen Joe Murph + Cyndi and Clovis Murphree + Killian Naylor + Parker Nelson ’10 Cameron and Huck Newberry ’77 Grace and Brad Nowlin ’76 Maria + and Ricardo Olvera Lisa + and Michael Parker + Mandy and Chad Peacock + Jose Pena + Anna Melissa (Harrison) ’77 and Peter Philpott Maggie + and Mark Philpot + Ravi Pillalamarri + Amber and Chelsea Procter-Willman + Suzanne Purcell + Jasmine Quezada + Jackie + and James Rains + Elizabeth Ramirez + Sherri Reed + and Chris Schauer Staci and Zach Reimer ’03 + Cynthia + and Miguel Reyes Molly Risewick-Zeno + and Oscar Zeno Claire Robin + Alison + and Nelson Robinson Ginger + and Richard Robinson Amy Roe + Abby + and Clark Rosensweig Barbara and Jeff Rozanski + Meg + and John Rubin Tanya and Bill Runyon ’80 Kelly Ryan ’76 in memory of Joan and Eddie Ryan Alee Sable + Stacy Sanford + Debbie + and Bob Schofield Lisa and Randy Shaw + Jon Shipley + Beverly and Craig Slayton + Alison (Weir) ’80 and Jamie Small

Sarah (Akhtar) ’91 + and John Holt Smith ’87 Talitha and Spencer Smith + Sharon + and Robert Sorensen Christine + and Kevin Spikes Laura and Steve Stackhouse + Helen and John Stephens + Fred Stewart + Cindy and Robert Stovall + Bree + and Timothy Stubbs Courtney and Dax Symonds Nina Sport + Sara + and Blake Teegarden Laura + and Bruce Terry Laura and Andrew Thomas + Pamela Thomas + Edwena + and Isiah Thompson Wendy Leng and Anthony Tomasic Elizabeth Tooze + Jerre and David Tracy Butch Traeder + Melissa (Mahaffey) ’01 and Wynn Tucker ’96 Debra and Les Twinam + Kathy and Steve Uhr + Laurie + and Chris Valentine Mary Kay Varley + Kristin Vaughn + Callie and Mike Vincent + Peggy Wakeland + Rosie and Gary Walker Lisa + and Neil Wallace Carol + and Al Wamsley +* Paula + and Larry Weatherholt Ashley Weeg + Mary + and Ronnie Weir Cherie + and Scott White Melissa Williams + Willis Family Robin +, Joe ’80, Justin ’11 and Jake ’14 Rita + and David Wilson Maureen and Cully Wiseman ’97 Tammy + and Greg Wolford Anne-Lise (Knecht) Woods ’85 + Rita Zawalnicki +

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Honoring Dorothy and A.B. Waldron Lucy and Karl Biggs Anne and Orlando Carvalho Yolanda + and Roy Espinoza Darlene + and Joseph Ignagni Barbara Waldron Jiongo and Michael

James Jiongo Charitable Fund of

the Community Foundation of North Texas Barbara + and Mike Jiongo Kathy + and Buddy Lott Michelle and Scott Marlow Rosie and Gary Walker

Honoring Will Stansbery H’08 April and Mark Anthony ’82 Stephanie (Sumner) ’84 and

Billy Brentlinger ’83 Lisa (Fortson) ’81 and Bill Burton Andrée (French) ’80 and Gary Griffin Kamille (Altaras) ’77 and Scott Kemble Vance Lambert ’79 Cameron and Huck Newberry ’77 Alann (Davis) ’79 and Bill Nolan ’75 Shannon and Stephen Nolan ’82 Grace and Brad Nowlin ’76 Lauren (Schmuck) ’80 and Tom Puff Tanya and Bill Runyon ’80 Kelly Ryan ’76 in memory of

Joan and Eddie Ryan Win Ryan Family Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas Patricia (Hughes) ’77 and Win Ryan ’77 in memory of Joan and Eddie Ryan Alison (Weir) ’80 and Jamie Small Linda and George Young ’78

80

the falconer

Honoring Joe Murph Kyle Argenbright ’09 Elizabeth and John Batton ’92 Darren Boswell ’94 Alan Boswell ’97 John ’04, Sam ’09 and Steve Brotherton Mia and Tyler Brous ’01 Anjie (Landreth) ’94 and William Butler ’96 Samantha and Trey Campbell ’84 Tyler and Bryan Crumley ’92 Ben Eppstein ’08 Cole Eppstein ’04 Winston Fant ’95 Chad Feehan ’97 Jeff Fraley ’87 Michael Gratch ’98 Shannon and James Haddaway ’90 Shannon (Pace) ’90 and Mark Hart ’90 Hannah (Stinson) ’94 and Tyler Head ’94 John Thompson Hill ’09 Doreen Hillard Heather Hillard ’05 Ryan Hillard ’04 Lyndsay and Justin Hoover ’92 Kelly and Rick Hopkins ’86 Carolyn (Tarride) ’77, Randall Hudson ’79

and Edward Hudson ’14 Shel (Watson) ’92 +, Sam Juliao ’92, Isabel ’20 and Boston ’24 Lamsendorf Family Regan and W.A. Landreth III ’01 Elizabeth and Jim McCoy ’87 Parker Nelson ’10 R. Davis Ravnaas ’03 Michelle and Scott Sankary ’86 Lauren and Cullen Thomason ’92 Melissa (Mahaffey) ’01 and Wynn Tucker ’96 Maureen and Cully Wiseman ’97

Honoring Evan D. Peterson H’15 Geraldine Acuna and Gabriel Sunshine Fund of Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Geraldine Acuna-Sunshine ’88 and Gabe Sunshine Laura (Bonnell) ’88 and Jeff Alexander Cindy + and Butch Allen The Bass Charitable Corporation Ed Bass D'Ann and Bill Bonnell Andrea and Fred Carrington Class of 2015 Tiffini + and Brian Crum Kim (Williamson) ’75 and Glenn Darden Dorrine DeChant + DuBose Family Foundation Tori Adams H’10 and

Jim DuBose ’75 Karen and David Ekstrom ’75 Maria and Saul Garcia Beth (Runyon) ’78 and Randy Gideon Natalia (Castro) ’90 and Greg Hanson The Hazelwood Foundation

Julie and Scott Kleberg Debby + and Gary Jennings Kathryn C. and L. Russell Laughlin The Marlow Family

Michelle, Scott, George ’17, Thomas ’19, Henry ’21 and William ’26 Pati and Bill Meadows Mamye and Ed Nelson Gayle and Evan Peterson H’15 + Anna Melissa (Harrison) ’77 and

Peter Philpott Janna Poland Shannon (Young) ’80 and Breck Ray Reilly Family Foundation

Beverly and Michael Reilly Courtney and Dax Symonds Wendy Leng and Anthony Tomasic Jerre and David Tracy

+ Current and Former Faculty/Staff

* Deceased

Be part of their legacy.

The Peter A. Schwartz Legacy Society Fort Worth Country Day established the Peter A. Schwartz Legacy Society to honor and recognize those individuals who have made planned or estate gifts to Fort Worth Country Day.

Contact Sandra Tuomey, director of advancement, at 817.302.3223 or sandra.tuomey@fwcd.com

4200 Country Day Lane Fort Worth, Texas 76109-4299 Address Service Requested

Parents: If this issue is addressed to a son or daughter who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please notify the FWCD Alumni Relations Office of the correct new mailing address by contacting us at shel.juliao@fwcd.com or 817.302.3263.

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