Good News - Summer 2024

SUMMER 2024

T H E G O O D S H E P H E R D E P I S C O PA L S C H O O L M A G A Z I N E

Good News Magazine S ummer 20 24

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REFLECTIONS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

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2024 GRADUATION SPEAKER

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REFLECTIONS FROM THE CLASS OF 2024

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CLASS OF 2024

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FACULTY & STAFF MILESTONES

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CLASS OF 2020: COLLEGE BOUND

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TOTALITY AWESOME

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GOOD SHEPHERD PARENTS’ ORGANIZATION

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MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS

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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & 8TH GRADE POETRY SLAM

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A LOOK BACK

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CLASSROOM OF THE EARTH

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REFLECTIONS

Head of School D r. J uli e M c Leo d As we close the 2023-24 school year, I have the honor to reflect on the extraordinary year that unfolded at Good Shepherd. Last August, I challenged our student body, faculty and staff, and myself, to embrace the theme of Light. How could we be a Light in the world and allow our individual Light to shine for others? What impact could we make with our Light?

We saw students shine through the joys of learning and discovery in various classroom projects, SPARQ explorations, Classroom of the Earth excursions, and more.

The list is long and all encompassing, but I would like to highlight a few here.

As a community, we witnessed the total solar eclipse in April. Students familiarized themselves in varying degrees to the study of astronomy and discussed the impact that light - or the lack of it - has on humans and animals. April also saw the return of Festival of the Arts; an expansive and immersive exhibit showcasing our students’ artistic abilities.

The Cougar track and field team blinded us with their speed and agility in May as they went on to capture both boys and girls D1 TAPS championships.

A few short weeks ago, we also saw 60 young men and women graduate in a beautiful ceremony held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. They will be moving on to 13 different high schools to continue their education in the fall, bringing their Light to new environments and opening themselves up to new educational experiences.

Our faculty and staff also leaned into their Light, completing hundreds of hours of professional development to enable them to better serve Good Shepherd, and advance its mission to equip students to learn with confidence, serve with compassion, and lead with courage. Additionally, six grants were awarded to nine individuals to explore professional areas of interest and/or enhance school and classroom experiences; made possible for the first time by

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and a love of learning in our students, as well as equipping them with the tools they need to make sense of the world through critical thinking and social and self-awareness.

While AI will aid in personalizing learning opportunities within the classroom and more, we will ensure that curriculum supports the education of the whole child and that as students graduate and move on from Good Shepherd, they move forward shining their Light as compassionate citizens of the world.

Respectfully, the fundraising efforts of the GSPO Read-A-Thon program.

We look forward to sharing their discoveries and successes with you over the summer on our social media accounts!

In addition, the school kicked off a fundraising campaign – the first in 14 years – that will enhance our campus and enable us to better share GSES’s Light with current and

Julie McLeod, Ph.D. Head of School

future generations of students. The Fit For Our Future campaign, focused on strength, stewardship, and safety, is off to a strong start thanks to the support of many of you. Our focus over the next year will be to make further headway on our fundraising goals and to break ground on the new gymnasium. I invite you to check back frequently at fitforourfuture.com for project and construction updates, as well as to learn how to contribute to this important initiative.

Finally, it hasn’t escaped me that the world is a different place today than when I wrote to you a year ago. Artificial intelligence has been transforming many elements of our lives and it is poised to accelerate its impact over the coming months. Our faculty and staff have already been exploring AI, understanding its benefits and limitations, its objectivity and bias, and its usefulness as a tool in the learning process.

As we explore AI in the lens of substantive societal change, we know it will require a re-evaluation of education. I believe it is incumbent that educators lead the path to the future that preferences children over content. Good Shepherd stands fully committed to cultivating curiosity

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REFLECTIONS On May 23, 2024, Good Shepherd Episcopal School congratulated the 60 students of the graduating class of 2024. The convocation featured a welcome by Dr. Julie McLeod, Head of School, and Mrs. Lori Rolke, Head of Middle School. Alumnus Gavin Perryman ‘17, also returned to campus to share lessons learned in his time away from Good Shepherd. As our graduates look ahead to high school in the fall, they proudly carry with them not only the warm memories gained, but the traditions of service and scholastic excellence we hold dear at GSES.

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Graduation Speaker 2024 G avi n Perr y ma n

Lesson #1 Life is not fair.

I promise you in some form or fashion, extreme hardships will inevitably enter your lives. What matters most is how you choose to respond to these difficult times. Will you sulk and let it drag you down for days, weeks, or months? Or will these challenges ignite a fire that can propel you into a more successful future? … I’ve learned that although many of us have been dealt a tough hand, what truly matters is how we respond. Through everything, true toughness is the ability to respond positively to hardships and doing so will help you become a much better person, friend, and human being.

2017 alumnus, is a recent graduate of the

Lesson #2 Don’t ever let anyone tell you what you can or can’t be in life.

University of Texas at Austin, with a degree in

… Don’t worry about the opinions of others. Control what you can

Sports Management, and three-year Longhorn

control and always believe in yourself no matter the circumstances. ...

Gavin Perryman, Good Shepherd Class of

basketball player. He returned to campus to depart wisdom, and some hard truths, to the class of 2024 as they start their next chapter.

Lesson #3 There is a special connection between hard work and success.

Those who truly work hard for their goals have a much better chance of being successful compared to those who do not. … My hope is for you to find something you truly love and feel passionate about, and work extremely hard to improve everyday in that area. Success is not guaranteed, but I promise that you will not regret the work you put in and you will have a much better chance at success than those who do not put in similar effort.

Lesson #4 Life is about making memories. … The memories you make with the people you love will stay with you forever - make sure to do everything you can to maximize those opportunities.

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REFLECTIONS Iva Cate Cutler will attend Ursuline Academy of Dallas next year as a member of the Class of 2028.

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Class of 2024 Iva Ca te C u tl e r

Following graduation, four eighth grade students were

and they helped me get stronger on [the curriculum] …

invited back to campus to reflect on their years at Good

eventually making the grades that I wanted, and being the

Shepherd at the Board of Trustees sponsored luncheon

student I had been striving to be all year.

for faculty and staff on May 24. Excerpts of their speeches appear on the following pages.

So, I say thank you to all of my teachers that inspired me to become the best version of myself ... they kept believing in me through it all, and I really appreciate each and every one

Ever since Pre-K, I knew I had a second home at Good

of them.

Shepherd Episcopal School. This school embodies what I want to be when I grow up, which is a good person. … The teachers support students through the entire year and the students encourage one another to believe in themselves, and persevere through the rough patches. ... Good Shepherd [empowers students] not to have fear and failure control your learning or how you view yourself as a student. We are all human, we are bound to make mistakes, but we have two options when we make them: either dread the mistakes, or learn from them and become a better learner. ... There have been many times where I have made mistakes in answering questions, getting low grades on tests and quizzes, and just not being the best version of myself. But those mistakes led me to go in early and talk to the teacher about what I was not understanding about the lesson,

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REFLECTIONS Alex Dougan will attend Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas next year as a member of the Class of 2028.

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Class of 2024 A lex D ou g an

For the past 11 years, Good Shepherd has been my second

warm blankets. In fact, our sleeping bags on COE were so

home, and I can honestly say, I haven’t regretted a single

cold you would wake up with ice on your lips! But as you

moment of it. As I look back on my time here, I’m filled

can see, it didn’t kill me, or even give me frostbite. Instead

with a mixture of nostalgia and sadness knowing that

it encouraged me to adapt to hard times, and gave me a

this chapter of my life is coming to a close. Reflecting on

sense of discipline. Quoting Ms. Vawter, “Discomfort is not

my years here, several words come to mind: character

dangerous.” COE has taught me to keep pushing, even if

growth, family, and discipline. ... Each of these has played a

carrying a 40 pound backpack with wet socks isn’t the most

significant role in shaping my Good Shepherd journey, and

comfortable thing in the world, you have to keep climbing

the person I am today.

up the mountain to see the beautiful view from the top. ...

... I recognize a sense of character growth in myself, and in

As I stand here today, about to take the next step on my

each and every one of my classmates. Good Shepherd does

journey, I am filled with gratitude. Good Shepherd has

a phenomenal job of providing leadership opportunities for

been more than just a school; it’s been a place where I’ve

self-improvement and to grow as individuals, whether it be

discovered who I am and what I can do. …

as a leadership mentor, a house leader, or giving students the chance to attend a leadership camp. ...

The relationships that I have developed with my teachers, administrators, coaches, and friends in this community have given me a strong foundation of family. I have been nurtured here. My teachers have gone to great lengths to recognize my academic and artistic passions and grow my potential. ...

Don’t let me give you the wrong impression though, because Good Shepherd hasn’t been all nurturing and

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REFLECTIONS Carter Long will attend Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas next year as a member of the Class of 2028.

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Class of 2024 Car t er L ong

When I arrived at Good Shepherd in kindergarten, I think I

I want to thank all of our incredible, and hardworking staff

was a little bit scared. My family had just moved to Dallas

members, whether it’s teachers, coaches, administrators, or

from Washington D.C. I was in a new place, with new

staff. No one in the class of 2024 would be where they are

people, and a whole new life. Luckily for me, I had come to

today without your guidance and support. ... I will take the

the right place. Good Shepherd instantly felt like home. …

lessons and values that I have learned here into my future high school endeavors. Good Shepherd students will leave

Good Shepherd has been a second home for me these past

these hallways having the confidence to learn, serve and

nine years. Here I have made some of my very best friends; I

lead. Remember, “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss,

have made unforgettable memories; and I have made some

you’ll land among the stars.”

unbreakable bonds with my teachers. Some people may say that school is just the same boring cycle of waking up, learning, and repeating, but not at Good Shepherd. We are taught to learn, serve, and lead. These three principles have helped me grow into who I am today.

If there is one thing I will take away from my years at Good Shepherd, it’s to be a friend to others because, with time, it will serve you well. My friendships with peers and teachers have been exceptionally beneficial to me throughout my time here.

The teachers at Good Shepherd always make sure to do whatever they can to ensure that their students succeed, and have a lot of fun in the process. … I will never forget my amazing years at this school, and all of the memories I made along the journey. ...

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REFLECTIONS Camy Valadez will attend Greenhill School next year as a member of the Class of 2028.

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Class of 2024 Cam y Val ade z

Every day for seven years, my dad would walk in and wake

Another way of getting out of your comfort zone is hiking

me up at 6:15 to get ready for school. I dreaded leaving the

with a backpack while gaining 12,000 feet of elevation in a

house and driving 30 minutes to get there, but deep down,

couple of hours. The Classroom of the Earth program will

part of me was excited to be going. Seeing all my friends,

always have my heart. ... If there’s anything I learned while

my supportive teachers, and learning new things every day,

I was on COE trips, it was that being selfless is one of the

whether it was a new formula in math, or a piece of advice. I

most important assets a person can have. The mentorship

felt like I was at home.

program also taught me a lot of things about myself, and how responsible I can be. …

Growing up with my classmates and watching us all change over the years was truly something I am forever grateful

Leaving Good Shepherd is like leaving a piece of myself.

for. Every single teacher I’ve had during my time here has

I’m excited to start a new chapter in my life, but it’s also

always been supportive and I could never say anything

scary leaving the only place I’ve really known behind. …

negative about any of them. Whether it was struggling

I’m excited to have a fresh start, and I’ll miss being here

to learn trigonometry functions in Mrs. Clapp’s math

every day, but in the wise words of Sra. Uribe, “You can

bootcamp, or singing “Mi Burrito Sabanero” in Sra. Uribe’s

always come back home.”

class, I always had fun with whatever we were doing. ...

I also can’t forget about the GSES coaches, specifically Coach Roney. She always believed in me, and had me try new events [I wouldn’t have tried] if not for her. I was terrified…but she encouraged me the whole time to push through and to do my best. I specifically want to thank every single one of my homeroom teachers in Lower School and advisors in Middle School for being there for me, and helping me become the person I am today. Thank you for helping me get out of my comfort zone.

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Congratulations!

CLASS OF 2024 GRADUATES

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AAYAN AGARWAL Parish Episcopal School

ANNA ALBERT Hillcrest High School

BRYCE BOOHER Ursuline Academy of Dallas

CAROLINE BRADSHAW The Hockaday School

DEVEN CAGLE Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

ALESSA CAMU Ursuline Academy of Dallas

STEFAN CHAMPAGNE Greenhill School

ANDREW CHRISTIAN Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

JET COCOTOS Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

FIELD COLLINS Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

MASON COOK De La Salle High School

LEAH CROFFORD Ursuline Academy of Dallas

IVA CATE CUTLER Ursuline Academy of Dallas

ALEX DOUGAN Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

DARBY DUNN Ursuline Academy of Dallas

LILY DUNWOODY Ursuline Academy of Dallas

LUKE FOGEL Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

FINN GAULT Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

CARTER GAVIN Ursuline Academy of Dallas

REX GRABHAM Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

ELIZABETH GROEN Parish Episcopal School

LOREN HADEN Bishop Lynch High School

HUNTER HAGEN Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

HENRY HODGES Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

VIRGINIA HOUSTON Ursuline Academy of Dallas

LIAM HOWARD Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

NATE HURRY Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

CLAIRE JACKSON Ursuline Academy of Dallas

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AMELIA JOHNSON Ursuline Academy of Dallas

ELI JONES Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

JUNE KAHN Ursuline Academy of Dallas

CHARLIE KENNINGTON Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

KONRAD KOWALCZYK Parish Episcopal School

HADLEY KRUEGER Ursuline Academy of Dallas

KATE LANDIS Ursuline Academy of Dallas

DAX LENNOX St. Mark’s School of Texas

CARTER LONG Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

MARISA MASICA Ursuline Academy of Dallas

PRICE MEYERS St. Mark’s School of Texas

CALEB MORALES Parish Episcopal School

REX NELSON Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

MIETTE NOURALLAH Ursuline Academy of Dallas

JUDGE PLATT Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

NICOLAS RAMOS Greenhill School

WALKER ROBERTS Lone Star High School

LILAH MAE ROTTER The Hockaday School

CAMY RUSSELL Ursuline Academy of Dallas

SERENA SACHEDINA Greenhill School

WILLIAM SCOTT Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

GRACE SELLS Ursuline Academy of Dallas

BRYNN SMITH The Hockaday School

HUDSON STILES Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

ANDREW SZYGENDA John Paul II High School

EVI TAYLOR Ursuline Academy of Dallas

MADELINE THOMAS Ursuline Academy of Dallas

CLAIRE TRESE Ursuline Academy of Dallas

CAMY VALADEZ Greenhill School

CICI WALTERS Ursuline Academy of Dallas

AVERY WHITE Highland Park High School

KATIE ZEIGFINGER Culver Girls Academy

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Class of 2024 PROUDLY ACCEPTED TO THE FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOLS

Bishop Lynch High School Greenhill School

Culver Girls Academy

Highland Park High School

The Hockaday School John Paul II High School

Hillcrest High School

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Lone Star High School

St. Mark’s School of Texas

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De La Salle High School

Parish Episcopal School

Ursuline Academy of Dallas

Faculty & Staff Milestones 2 02 3 - 2 4 S c ho ol Year

Retirement Awards 17 YEARS Laura Cole Director of Advancement

35 YEARS Elaine Sanders Director of Administrative Support Services

Service Awards 5 YEARS Laney Booher Jenny Elam Melissa Graham

10 YEARS Mary Beth Duke Amanda Medina Jennifer Meyers Julieta Sparks Tiffany White

20 YEARS Christin Johnson

35 YEARS Elaine Sanders

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California Chapman University (2) Loyola Marymount University Stanford University

Oklahoma The University of Oklahoma (3)

Texas Southern Methodist University Texas A&M University (4) Texas Christian University (3) The University of Texas at Austin (7)

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Congratulations Alumni!

The GSES Class of 2020 heads off to college this year. We are so proud of our graduates! Here are just some of the colleges and universities they will be attending:

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Ohio The Ohio State University

New York Colgate University New York University (2)

Indiana University of Notre Dame (2)

South Carolina Clemson University

Alabama Auburn University

Kansas University of Kansas

Mississippi University of Mississippi (2)

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TALITY AWESOME

On April 8, classrooms and offices emptied as students, faculty, and staff gathered in the courtyard and other open spaces around campus in preparation of the total solar eclipse. Wearing custom GSES t-shirts, a hush fell as darkness descended and the sun slipped behind the moon. Campus lights flickered on - and a joyous roar rippled through the crowd - as participants shed their eclipse glasses and gazed directly at the sky and the sun’s aura. A truly awe-inspiring once-in-a-lifetime celestial event!

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth that either fully or partially blocks the Sun’s light. Dallas was the largest city in the path of totality for the once-in-a-lifetime Great North American Eclipse.

The last total eclipse in Dallas happened in 1878 and the next won’t be until 2317!

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Good Shepherd Parents’ Organization A Q &A w i t h t he E xec ut i ve Board

On behalf of the Good Shepherd Parents’ Organization (GSPO), we want to welcome you to the 2024-25 school year! In many ways, we as parents are just beginning to look ahead to the start of school, however the GSPO has been working toward kicking off new initiatives since turnover meetings began in May. These initiatives support the school through community engagement and fundraising, enhancing the experiences for our students, faculty, and staff.

You may have asked yourself, “How do I become a member of the GSPO?” or have thought “How can I get more involved?” As a parent at Good Shepherd, you are automatically a member of the GSPO, it’s just a matter of finding the volunteer opportunity that fits your interests and availability! For many new parents, joining a new community can be daunting. Even for a GSES veteran, volunteering with the GSPO may not have been something you’ve ventured into yet. The GSPO provides a warm and welcoming place to truly feel a part of the GSES family!

As your 2024-25 GSPO Executive Board, we represent almost every grade across our community. Collectively, we have spent more than two decades as GSES community members, many of us with kids that started in PDO or Pre-K, and we are honored to be contributing to our school’s lasting legacy.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED WITH GSPO? As a GSES parent, you’re automatically a member of the GSPO. We have opportunities to volunteer at any level that may suit your availability or interests. Serve at the school for an hour during Super Dads’ carpool, help the Chaplain, or assist with Grandparents’ Day. We’d love to have you! Would you like to put your party planning skills to use and spend time getting to know other parents? Join the committee for Auction, Carnival, or Community Building! You can spend as little or as much time volunteering as your schedule allows.

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WHAT IS THE GSPO EXECUTIVE BOARD? The GSPO Executive Board is comprised of a President and four Vice Presidents.

Your 2024-25 Executive Board members are: Celeste McClatchy, President (mom to Stella-8th, Evelyn-4th) Elizabeth Bilton, VP Fundraising (mom to Caroline-5th, James-3rd) Riley Greer, VP Finance (mom to Reid and Rhett-2nd, Rynne-Kinder) Jenny Landry, VP Activities (mom to Jay-6th, Cade-4th) Stephanie Stoutner, VP Communications (mom to Jack-1st)

WHAT IS THE GSPO BOARD? The GSPO Board is composed of approximately 50 parent volunteers. Each leadership position is a one-year appointment, overseen by a member of the GSPO Executive Board. Some positions for larger events and initiates have elect years that serve as a shadow under the current chair for the following school year. The team of GSPO Board members leads the efforts for Grade Level Chair and Room Parent coordinating, chairing Valentine’s Candygrams, Angel Tree Service Outreach, Back to School Bash, and organizing on campus volunteers for library duty, admissions, and art room assistance, just to name a few.

WHERE DO THE FUNDS RAISED BY THE GSPO GO? In any given year, funds have a specific designation toward projects that enhance our community’s shared experience at GSES. The GSPO has funded initiatives including the revamp of Nichols Hall and Mackey Chapel, as well as turfing the courtyard and building the new deck. For the next three school years, all funds raised by the GSPO will benefit the Fit For Our Future comprehensive campaign, which will replace Trinity Hall Gymnasium.

HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE? Every contribution, no matter how large or small, holds immense value. Scan the QR code to complete our quick volunteer survey and a GSPO Board member will reach out to see how you can support the school through GSPO efforts!

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HELP GOOD SHEPHERD GET FIT FOR OUR FUTURE! Fit For Our Future is a campus-wide fundraising campaign that will replace Trinity Hall.

The new, 14,983-square-foot multi-use facility, featuring a regulation-sized gymnasium, will be used for daily physical education classes, sporting events, and school community gatherings. It will also include a new space for Classroom of the Earth, all while ensuring the safety and security of our campus.

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2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR

Middle School Awards Middle School students are eligible to earn a special recognition award in core, fine arts, and exploration classes. These awards are based on a variety of factors including academic performance and efforts, growth and progress shown throughout the course, and a demonstration of excellence in specific assignments, projects, or tests. Behavior, leadership qualities, and a student’s character are also considered. Awards are determined by teachers for their individual classes.

8TH GRADE AWARDS

Head of School Award

IVA CATE CUTLER

CARTER LONG

PRICE MEYERS

SERENA SACHEDINA

REX NELSON

BRYNN SMITH

Athlete of the Year Award

CARTER GAVIN

HENRY HODGES

Bob Kohler Citizenship Award

JET COCOTOS

FIELD COLLINS

VIRGINIA HOUSTON JUNE KAHN

JUDGE PLATT

MADELINE THOMAS

The eighth grade citizenship award was named in honor of Bob Kohler, Good Shepherd Headmaster from 1995-2011.

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A C A D E M I C & C L A S S R O O M AWA R D S 8TH GRADE AWARDS

Scholastic Achievement Award

ANNA ALBERT Scholastic Achievement in Music, Science and Spanish

MASON COOK Scholastic Achievement in Art, Faith Studies, Mathematics, and Spanish

ANNA ALBERT Significant Achievement in English and Mathematics Excellence in Design Thinking Exploration Class Special Recognition for commitment to “School House Rock Live Jr.” BRYCE BOOHER Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics Excellence in Media Arts Exploration Class CAROLINE BRADSHAW Outstanding Achievement in English Excellence in Design Thinking Exploration Class DEVEN CAGLE Outstanding Achievement in Art Excellence in Design Thinking Exploration Class

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CARTER LONG Scholastic Achievement in Faith Studies, Music, Science, and Spanish

MARISA MASICA Scholastic Achievement in Faith Studies, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish

REX NELSON Scholastic Achievement in Art, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies

ALESSA CAMU Significant Achievement in Theatre

MASON COOK Significant Achievement in English

STEFAN CHAMPAGNE Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics Special Recognition for commitment to “School House Rock Live Jr.”

LEAH CROFFORD Outstanding Achievement in Social Studies Significant Achievement in Art

JET COCOTOS Outstanding Achievement in Faith Studies Significant Achievement in Music FIELD COLLINS Outstanding Achievement in Music Significant Achievement in Spanish Excellence in Media Arts Exploration Class Special Recognition for commitment to “School House Rock Live Jr.”

IVA CATE CUTLER Outstanding Achievement in Spanish Significant Achievement in Faith Studies and Social Studies ALEX DOUGAN Significant Achievement in Music and Social Studies LILY DUNWOODY Excellence in Math Bootcamp Exploration Class LUKE FOGEL Significant Achievement in Science Special Recognition for commitment to “School House Rock Live Jr.”

8TH GRADE

FINN GAULT Outstanding Achievement in English Excellence in Media Arts Exploration Class and Math Bootcamp Exploration Class CARTER GAVIN Outstanding Achievement in Social Studies Significant Achievement in English REX GRABHAM Outstanding Achievement in Art Excellence in Media Arts Exploration Class ELIZABETH GROEN Outstanding Achievement in Theatre LOREN HADEN Significant Achievement in Science HENRY HODGES Outstanding Achievement in Music VIRGINIA HOUSTON Outstanding Achievement in Theatre Significant Achievement in Spanish LIAM HOWARD Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics Significant Achievement in Music and Social Studies ELI JONES Significant Achievement in Spanish Special Recognition for commitment to “School House Rock Live Jr.” JUNE KAHN Outstanding Achievement in English and Social Studies

HADLEY KRUEGER Outstanding Achievement in Science DAX LENNOX Outstanding Achievement in Spanish Significant Achievement in Art CARTER LONG Excellence in Design Thinking Exploration Class MARISA MASICA Significant Achievement in Theatre CALEB MORALES Outstanding Achievement in Science and Theatre REX NELSON Special Recognition for commitment to “School House Rock Live Jr.” MIETTE NOURALLAH Significant Achievement in Art Special Recognition for commitment to “School House Rock Live Jr.” JUDGE PLATT Outstanding Achievement in Social Studies Special Recognition for commitment to “School House Rock Live Jr.” NICOLAS RAMOS Outstanding Achievement in Theatre WALKER ROBERTS Excellence in Design Thinking Exploration Class Special Recognition for commitment to “School House Rock Live Jr.”

LILAH MAE ROTTER Outstanding Achievement in Art Excellence in Media Arts Exploration Class CAMY RUSSELL Outstanding Achievement in Faith Studies Special Recognition for commitment to “School House Rock Live Jr.” BRYNN SMITH Outstanding Achievement in Music Excellence in Media Arts Exploration Class HUDSON STILES Special Recognition for commitment to “School House Rock Live Jr.” EVI TAYLOR Outstanding Achievement in Theatre Excellence in Math Bootcamp Exploration Class MADELINE THOMAS Significant Achievement in Mathematics Excellence in Design Thinking Exploration Class CLAIRE TRESE Outstanding Achievement in English Significant Achievement in Science CAMY VALADEZ Special Recognition for commitment to “School House Rock Live Jr.” AVERY WHITE Significant Achievement in Mathematics

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A C A D E M I C & C L A S S R O O M AWA R D S 7TH GRADE AWARDS

Citizenship Award

NINA CANALES

PHOEBE CURLETTI

MICHAELA HENDRICKS

WILLIAM HIDELL

NATE HUDDLESTON

JACKSON MCCABE

Scholastic Achievement Award

BROOKE BACKOFEN

Scholastic Achievement in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish

AVA CHUNG

Scholastic Achievement in English, Mathematics, Science, and Spanish

ANDREA ARCE Outstanding Achievement in Music BROOKE BACKOFEN Excellence in Financial Literacy Exploration Class and Numbers and Beyond Exploration Class

PHOEBE CURLETTI

Scholastic Achievement in Art, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish

PEYTON BRADY Significant Achievement in Art and Social Studies Excellence in Financial Literacy Exploration Class

AVERY LONG

Scholastic Achievement in English, Music, and Theatre

CHRISTINE SALMASSIAN

Scholastic Achievement in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish

VEDA CAGLE Significant Achievement in Art Excellence in Podcast Power Exploration Class NINA CANALES Outstanding Achievement in Social Studies

Significant Achievement in Mathematics

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7TH GRADE

MARIA CHARALAMBOPOULOS Excellence in Speech Exploration Class AVA CHUNG Excellence in Speech Exploration Class PHOEBE CURLETTI Excellence in Counting for Kindness Exploration Class HARPER DICKSON Outstanding Achievement in Art and Science Excellence in Podcast Power Exploration Class and Speech Exploration Class LILLY DUNBAR Significant Achievement in Social Studies BEN DURGIN Significant Achievement in Social Studies ABIGAIL EPKER Significant Achievement in Science and Spanish KATE GONSOULIN Significant Achievement in English MICHAELA HENDRICKS Outstanding Achievement in Theatre Excellence in Podcast Power Exploration Class WILLIAM HIDELL Significant Achievement in English NATE HUDDLESTON Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics and Theatre

Significant Achievement in Art Excellence in Financial Literacy Exploration Class

CHARLIE KIRK Significant Achievement in Spanish Excellence in Podcast Power Exploration Class WYATT KIRKPATRICK Excellence in Financial Literacy Exploration Class MATTHEW KRAUSS Significant Achievement in Social Studies YVIE LAMPL Significant Achievement in Theatre AVERY LONG Excellence in Counting for Kindness Exploration Class and Numbers and Beyond Exploration Class CHARLOTTE MARTIN Excellence in Financial Literacy Exploration Class CAROLINE MCAFEE Significant Achievement in Science and Spanish Excellence in Numbers and Beyond Exploration Class KATE MCALEXANDER Outstanding Achievement in Spanish Excellence in Financial Literacy Exploration Class and Speech Exploration Class JACKSON MCCABE Outstanding Achievement in Spanish Significant Achievement in Mathematics and Science Excellence in Numbers and Beyond

STELLA MCCLATCHY Excellence in Podcast Power Exploration Class and Speech Exploration Class GAGE MCCOMBER Outstanding Achievement in Music and Theatre LILY MOORE Outstanding Achievement in English and Social Studies Significant Achievement in Mathematics Excellence in Counting for Kindness Exploration Class and Podcast Power Exploration Class EVIE RODAKIS Significant Achievement in Theatre MIRAI SHIBAGAKI Significant Achievement in English CHARLOTTE SMITH Significant Achievement in Mathematics ELLIS STARR Outstanding Achievement in Art CHARLIE STREET Significant Achievement in Theatre STELLA THOMPSON Outstanding Achievement in Theatre TREY TOMASO Outstanding Achievement in Music WYATT VELTKAMP Significant Achievement in Spanish

Exploration Class and Speech Exploration Class

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A C A D E M I C & C L A S S R O O M AWA R D S 6TH GRADE AWARDS

Citizenship Award

LANDON CARROLL

AVA GRIFFITTS

LAYLA HAMBERLIN

SAWYER PLATT

GRAHAM TOWNSEND

KINLEY WELSH

Scholastic Achievement Award

JORDAN ELDER Scholastic Achievement in English, Music, and Social Studies

AVA GRIFFITTS Scholastic Achievement in English, Mathematics, Music, Spanish, and Theatre

SAWYER PLATT Scholastic Achievement in Art, Music, Physical Education, and Science

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MIERS MCCREA Scholastic Achievement in Art, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies

GRACE RICHESIN Scholastic Achievement in English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, and Social Studies

KATE MCCULLOUGH Scholastic Achievement in English, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Spanish

JACKSON ROWLEY Scholastic Achievement in English, Mathematics, and Social Studies

6TH GRADE

MILLAN BAKSHI Significant Achievement in Music

TATE FOSTER Outstanding Achievement in Art

GEORGIA SECKER Significant Achievement in Science

CASEY BLANKENSHIP Significant Achievement in Theatre

AVA GRIFFITTS Significant Achievement in Social Studies Excellence in Hispanic Culture Exploration Class

OWEN SECKER Outstanding Achievement in Art

PIPER BLANTON Outstanding Achievement in Science and Theatre Significant Achievement in Mathematics and Social Studies Excellence in Hispanic Culture Exploration Class CHARLOTTE BROCK-UTNE Outstanding Achievement in Theatre Significant Achievement in English EMILY CAMPBELL Outstanding Achievement in Spanish LANDON CARROLL Outstanding Achievement in Science

SEBASTIAN GROVER Outstanding Achievement in Theatre LAYLA HAMBERLIN Significant Achievement in Science Excellence in Hispanic Culture Exploration Class ARCHER JOHNSON Significant Achievement in Art KATE MCCULLOUGH Excellence in Math Bootcamp Exploration Class

CODY COCOTOS Significant Achievement in Spanish

MEG MORSE Excellence in Math Bootcamp Exploration Class

JONES DALLMAN Outstanding Achievement in Art Significant Achievement in Music

LAYLA NAPPER Significant Achievement in Art and Spanish

CAROLINE DILLARD Outstanding Achievement in Science Excellence in Math Bootcamp Exploration Class

RAEGAN NEUHOFF Significant Achievement in English Excellence in Innovations through the Ages Exploration Class

EMMY DUNWOODY Outstanding Achievement in Music Significant Achievement in Mathematics, Science, and Spanish

SAWYER PLATT Significant Achievement in Social Studies and Theatre Excellence in Math Bootcamp Exploration Class

EMMA SERBER Significant Achievement in Art, English, Mathematics, and Science FINLEY THOMPSON Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics GRAHAM TOWNSEND Outstanding Achievement in Science and Spanish Excellence in Innovations through the Ages Exploration Class and Math Bootcamp Exploration Class ELLA VICK Outstanding Achievement in Theatre KINLEY WELSH Significant Achievement in Theatre Excellence in Innovations through the Ages Exploration Class and Math Bootcamp Exploration Class HUNT WILLIAMS

Significant Achievement in Spanish

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A C A D E M I C & C L A S S R O O M AWA R D S 5TH GRADE AWARDS

Citizenship Award

BRYNLEY BROOKS

EMILIA BRUNO

LUCIANA CHAMPAGNE

JONNY DOYLE

FINN GAFFORD

JAY LANDRY

Scholastic Achievement Award

RYAN APPLEBY Scholastic Achievement in Mathematics, Science and Social Studies

ZOE CONCORS Scholastic Achievement in Music, Science, and Spanish

RYAN APPLEBY Excellence in Reflections and Connections Exploration Class ARYA BILECKI Outstanding Achievement in Music

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JONNY DOYLE Scholastic Achievement in Language Arts, Physical Education, and Social Studies

CHRIS WOODS Scholastic Achievement in Art, Mathematics, and Social Studies

JAMES BRADSHAW Outstanding Achievement in Spanish

ZOE CONCORS Excellence in STEM Exploration Class

BRYNLEY BROOKS Outstanding Achievement in Physical Education Significant Achievement in Science and Social Studies

CAROLINE COOK Outstanding Achievement in Physical Education and Music Excellence in Passion Pursuit Exploration Class

5TH GRADE

CATIE COOPER Significant Achievement in Language Arts Excellence in STEM Exploration Class

JAY LANDRY Outstanding Achievement in Science Excellence in Reflections and Connections Exploration Class

JONNY DOYLE Significant Achievement in Art

BROOKE LONG Outstanding Achievement in Social Studies

ANDREW ENOCH Outstanding Achievement in Spanish Significant Achievement in Music HUNTER FLORENCE Outstanding Achievement in Art and Spanish Excellence in STEM Exploration Class GRACE FORD Outstanding Achievement in Music Significant Achievement in Mathematics FINN GAFFORD Outstanding Achievement in Art and Science Excellence in STEM Exploration Class ANNIE GAVIN Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics Significant Achievement in Science Excellence in Reflections and Connections Exploration Class ELISE HAYES Significant Achievement in Art ZAHIN HUSSAIN Outstanding Achievement in Art

SOPHIA MAHTANI Outstanding Achievement in Language Arts ARIANNA MALPHURS Excellence in STEM Exploration Class ELLE MCALEXANDER Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics

LILY RODRIGUEZ Significant Achievement in Science SALMA SALVAGGIO Excellence in Passion Pursuit Exploration Class CHARLIE SCHARDIN Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics and Science WELLS SIMMONS Significant Achievement in Spanish Excellence in STEM Exploration Class HANNAH SUIT Outstanding Achievement in Language Arts

AUDEN MCCABE Outstanding Achievement in Music

JACKSON TRESE Excellence in Passion Pursuit Exploration Class

CAROLINE MCKEE Outstanding Achievement in Social Studies

CONNOR VOLKMAN Significant Achievement in Social Studies

ATHAN NAHATIS Excellence in Passion Pursuit Exploration Class

RIGGIN WESLEY Significant Achievement in Art

HENRY PEACH Excellence in Passion Pursuit Exploration Class

EMERSON WHALEN Significant Achievement in Mathematics

FINNEGAN POTTS Outstanding Achievement in Spanish Excellence in Passion Pursuit Exploration Class

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2023-24 HEAD OF SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

Good Shepherd Scholars are 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who maintained their place on the Head of School Honor Roll for all three trimesters of the 2023-24 school year.

This major accomplishment demonstrates self-discipline, conscientious attitude, and dedication to intellectual inquiry. Congratulations!

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Piper Blanton

Andrea Arce

Anna Albert

••••••••••• Landon Carroll

Caroline Dillard

Emmy Dunwoody Jordan Elder Tate Foster

Zeke Franklin Ava Griffitts

Elliott Koppa

Kate McCullough Meg Morse

Layla Napper Sawyer Platt

Grace Richesin

Jackson Rowley

Finley Thompson

Graham Townsend Charlie Waddell Kinley Welsh

••••••••••• Brooke Backofen

Maria Charalambopoulos Ava Chung

Phoebe Curletti Harper Dickson Kate Gonsoulin

Caroline McAfee

Kate McAlexander Stella McClatchy Lily Moore

Eva Novakowski

Christine Salmassian Stella Thompson

••••••••••• Bryce Booher

Stefan Champagne Andrew Christian Jet Cocotos

Field Collins

Mason Cook

Iva Cate Cutler Alex Dougan Darby Dunn Finn Gault

Liam Howard Eli Jones

Hadley Krueger Dax Lennox

Carter Long

Marisa Masica Rex Nelson

Walker Roberts Brynn Smith Claire Trese

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Festival of the Arts A pril 1 8 , 2 0 2 4 The 2024 Festival of the Arts was a one-of-a-kind showcase and celebration of the arts by our remarkably gifted and talented students, led by our fine arts faculty - Ms. Lori Walters and Ms. Kate Foster - and artfully presented by GSPO. The creativity, passion, and energy of nearly 600 students was a sight to behold. Between the glow-in-the-dark immersive experience, poetry readings, and first-ever food-as-art craft in our SPARQ Lab, the night was an undoubted success. We look forward to its next return in 2026!

“I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?”

- Vincent van Gogh

8th Grade Poetry Slam Ap ri l 2 4, 20 24 During the month of April - recognized as National Poetry Month Good Shepherd eighth graders aptly immersed themselves in a wide variety of poetry, culminating in a Poetry Slam. After studying works from poets like William Shakespeare and Brandon Leake, students were tasked with writing and performing a poem on any topic of meaning, either individually or with a partner. Poems could rhyme or be in free verse, were required to contain at least three different literary devices, and be performed between 90 - 180 seconds.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Groen who was named the 2024 Poetry Slam Champion for her poem “Beaches or Mountains”!

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Good Shepherd Leadership 2 02 3 - 2 4 S c ho ol Year

Leadership Team

Board of Trustees

Dr. Julie McLeod Head of School

Elizabeth Todd, Ph.D. President

Amanda Medina Chief Financial & Operating Officer

Paula Hart Vice President

Laura Cole Director of Advancement

Rebekah Gardner Secretary

Mary Duncan Director of Development

Sam Hardy Vestry Representative

Candie Esch Director of Marketing & Communications

The Rev. Michael Mills Rector

Liz Fleskes Head of Early Childhood

Dr. Julie McLeod Ex-Officio Member

Jessica Grant Assistant Head of Middle School

Catherine Bowe

Casey Martin Head of Lower School M. May Director of Community & Belonging Jennifer Meyers Director of Admission

Erik Bruno Shilpa Cagle Kimberly Cocotos Tara Flume Julie Harvey

Lori Rolke Head of Middle School

Becky Hopkins

Lily Ruble Director of Curriculum

Santiago Jorba

Elaine Sanders Director of Administrative Support Services Stacy Santellan Director of Finance & HR Catherine Scott Director of Innovation

Libby Jackson

Justin Kimble John Kukla Matthew McCabe Ben Mimmack Andrea Shurley Wyn Smith Jason Winford

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