Fourth Generation Jayhawk heritage for Chad Allen runs deep, with roots to his greatgrandfather, coach Forrest “Phog” Allen, who attended with the Class of 1909. A graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School, he won two state titles as a member of the swim team. Out of the pool, Chad performed with various choral ensembles, including the elite Chamber Singers. He is the grandson of Robert, c’41, m’45, and Jean McFarland Allen, ’42. Chad’s parents are Mark, c’75, m’78, and Louise Willing Allen, c’75, d’76.
As a member of the Pembroke Hill High School lacrosse team, Will Bolen was named to Missouri’s allstate team, and helped lead his teammates to win a state championship last spring. He also played basketball and football, and was captain of the swim team. He is the son of Dan, c’81, and Ellen Stolzer Bolen, b’80, and the grandson of Patrick, b’58, and Linda Bolen, assoc. Will’s greatgrandfather is Daniel A. Bolen, ’26. Two generations of businessmen lead the way for Sam Conklin. Sam stayed involved at Hutchinson High School and was a member of student council, and the Key, ultimate Frisbee, dodgeball and badminton clubs. Sam also received honors in swimming and qualified for the state meet each year. He is the son of Stuart III, b’78, and Sharon Pavel Conklin, b’79. Sam’s grandparents are Stuart Jr., b’54, and Mary Ann Kaaz Conklin, b’55. His great-grandmother is Alma Kloepper Kaaz, c’28. Sam’s siblings are Kristin Conklin Schroeder, b’07, and Stuart “Bud” Conklin, b’09.
Lawrence native Daniel Aul found a musical niche at Free State High School, where he played in the marching band’s drum line and jam band. He also prepared himself for the hike up Mount Oread as a member of the cross country team. Daniel’s paternal great-grandmother is Mae Rossman Aul, c1912, and paternal grandparents are Dan, b’41, l’47, and Dolores Grossenbacher Aul, c’44. Daniel is the son of Ronald, b’84, g’86, and Lisa Fankhauser Aul, b’86. His maternal grandfather is Jay Fankhauser, e’58. He joins his freshman cousin, Kathryn Fankhauser, on the Hill this fall.
Henry Couzens attended Salisbury School in Salisbury, Conn., where he played varsity football and lacrosse. He also earned academic distinction in economics and the Merit Award for citizenship. He is a descendant of Fred Anschutz, ’33, and his grandparents are Porter Rodgers, m’61, and Sue Anschutz Rodgers, d’55. His mother is Melinda Rodgers Couzens, c’83. Henry is the brother of Jack, a senior at KU.
Lauren Bandle kept perfect time while participating in marching band and choir at Free State High School. She was a member of National Honor Society, received the Girl Scout Gold Award, and volunteered to help flood victims in New Orleans and Iowa. Lauren’s maternal great-grandparents, John, ’51, and Marcella Briery, assoc., were the first generation of Jayhawks in the family. Her grandparents, William, assoc., and Sharon Briery Reynolds, ’70, carried on the tradition. Lauren is the daughter of Jeffrey, c’86, and Christina Reynolds Bandle, ’89.
Jack Faerber’s leadership skills helped lead Kansas City’s Rockhurst High School lacrosse team to a secondplace finish in the state championship last May. He was varsity team captain and is an Eagle Scout. Jack spent time 4