Fort Worth is in the blood of Jean and John: Jean was born and raised in Fort Worth, and John grew up in Fort Worth from age 3. Both attended public high school in Fort Worth, then went on to Texas Christian University for college. When it was time to look at schools for their daughters, the couple talked to friends and neighbors, most of whom had children who attended Fort Worth Country Day or Trinity Valley School. It was the “neighborhood concept” of the School and its academic reputation that won them over to Country Day and thus began a nearly 40-year family history with the School. Amy Roach Bailey ’85
Lori Roach Davis ’91
Dylan Davis ’24, John Callaway ’14 and Emily Davis ’26
Jean and John Roach with their granddaughter Hannah Bailey ’18
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Once their daughters (Amy Roach Bailey ’85 and Lori Roach Davis ’91) started school, Jean and John immediately recognized the advantages that Country Day offered. “Country Day is a tremendous asset to Fort Worth. It offers families—both those with a history in Fort Worth and new families moving to the community—the best college-preparatory education around,” John said. This is a defining characteristic that is “more important today than ever before,” he added, as students need to distinguish themselves from their peers, prepare for a highly competitive global environment, and succeed in college and beyond. The opportunities for their children—and now grandchildren—to excel, following their own paths and interests is one of the most significant benefits of a Country Day education. “The School has always had a well-rounded program that has focused on academics, arts and athletics. It is a very real strength that sets the School apart,” Jean said. From the Kindergarten Rodeo, daily Show and Tell, and Poetry Explosion, to the annual Big Bend Trip for eighthgraders and a robust foreign study program, students can pursue their passions in whatever direction it takes them. “It is so exciting to see the kids exploring different areas and trying new things,” Jean said of her grandchildren John Callaway ’14, Hannah Bailey ’18, Dylan Davis ’24 and Emily Davis ’26.
Jean and John Roach with their granddaughter Emily Davis ’26
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