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The Bulletin is a publication for the Collegiate Community and is produced twice a year. Information and photographs submitted for the publication should be sent to the following:
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Ange Chatham Director of Communications & Marketing
Stephanie Disney Director of Advancement
Catherine Gatewood Easley ‘02 Alumni, Events, and Partnerships Coordinator
Mandy Helton Assistant Director of Advancement
Todd Hinton Gifts Coordinator
Angela Shoemaker Visual Content Specialist
Note to Alumni Parents: If this issue of The Bulletin is addressed to your LCS graduate who no longer resides at your home, please notify Todd Hinton, Gifts Coordinator, at thinton@ louisvillecollegiate.org or 502.479.0344.
On May 24, Collegiate hosted the 108th commencement ceremony at St. Matthews Baptist Church. The community gathered as 70 seniors received their diplomas and became the newest members of our Alumni Association. I am grateful to our administration, faculty, and staff who helped these students throughout their educational journey at Collegiate.
In a testament to their dedication and hard work, the class of 2024 spent countless hours in the classrooms, on the stage, and on the playing fields. Twenty students began their journey with us in kindergarten, and 14 are part of a proud legacy with parents or grandparents who also attended or graduated from Collegiate. These students, with their applications to 177 colleges and universities, are set to matriculate to 45 different institutions across 23 states and one joining the United States Marine Corps. Their accomplishments fill us with immense pride.
This school year, we celebrated numerous achievements, including two robotics teams qualifying for a world championship competition, countless academic and artist awards, an All ‘A’ State Championship for our Titans Varsity Soccer team and a Boys tennis singles championship. However, our most significant accomplishment is our continued and unwavering focus on the health and wellness of our students. By fostering a climate and culture where everyone feels they belong, we are not just making Collegiate a great place to learn and grow, but also a place where students can thrive and reach their full potential.
This summer, our faculty and staff are working at our Summer Programs, participating in professional development, and preparing for our Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) accreditation. Collegiate goes through an accreditation process every seven years. We are also hosting Breakthrough Louisville, a 6-week, no-cost summer school for rising 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders on campus for the fifth year. Our partnership with Breakthrough is a meaningful and deeply valuable one that allows Collegiate to be a private school with a public purpose.
Thank you for being a part of the Collegiate community. I wish you a safe and happy summer! Congratulations to the class of 2024!
With appreciation,
Dr. Robert P. Macrae
Head of School
William M. Street Leadership Chair
2023-2024
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Augusta Brown Holland ’94, President
Nora FitzGerald Meldrum ’92, Vice President
Brian Fitzgerald, Treasurer
Frank Hill, Immediate Past President
Tomarra Adams, Secretary
Eric Doninger, Buildings & Grounds Committee Chair
Stephanie Fellon, Advancement Committee Chair
Scott Kiefer, Committee on Trustees Chair
MEMBERS
Dereck Barr-Pulliam
Alison Chmiel Brehm ’89
Campbell Brown
Dr. Alex Ding
Maggie Conner Faurest ’00
Carey Faversham Goldstein ’90
Blaine Grant
Doug Grissom
Anthony Layfield
Diana Robbins
Katie Rooprai
Michael Rust
Beth Salamon
John Thompson
Laurie Camp Vieth ’76
Marita Willis
Mark Bowling ’03, Alumni Association President
Lucy Holzer, Parents Association President
DIRECTOR EMERITI
Paul J. Bickel III
Ceci Conway Boden ’85
Brian D. Cook ’94
Leslie Geoghegan
Babs Rodes Robinson ’80
Louise Rapp Wall ’47
Deceased Emeriti
Cornelia Atherton
J. McFerran Barr
Mary Lee Blakely
Elleanor Gray Blakemore ’25
Barbara Beard Castleman ’46
Harriet Collis
Kitty McCracken Davis ’37
Florence Norvel Mack Heyburn
Boyce F. Martin, Sr.
William M. Street ’09H
EX-OFFICIO
Dr. Robert P. Macrae, Head of School
ROW 1 (pictured l-r): Andrew Ackerman, Kailey McClure, Tate Hill, Gabbie Velinova, Eva Martin, Bridgette Haraden, Lindsay Reale, Abigail Meldrum, Brooks Barnum, Charlotte Conn, Ella Gudmundsson, Sonali Gulati, Lucy Lewis, Misra Ahmed, Samantha Wozniak, Tori Hill, Anna Cook, and Adie Harvey
ROW 2 (pictured l-r): Roman Horiachkun, Reece Holbrook, Thea Nagel, Eliza Lewandowski, Milena Vakil, Ella McGuire, Sophie Sirchio, Virginia Ritchay, Audrey Weinberg, Charlotte Butler, Mia Barbercheck, Sally Goldstein, Arden Bleifer, Jafet Figueroa-Godinez, Ben Norton, Ben Abbott, and Elijah Harper
ROW 3 (pictured l-r): Ehren Kincaid, Nick Harshaw, Alejandro Downard, Clara Hudson, Mary Sterling Anderton, Isabella Alvarez, Gabbie Schulten, Marie Wilson, Charlotte Doninger, Ella Schulte, Maddie Brown, Rachel Disney, Emily Hollon, Ainsley Lowe, Caroline Soergel, Kwaylen Smith, Owen Hammon, and Brayden Williams
ROW 4 (pictured l-r): Dixon Jones, George Simpson, Cooper Kolehmainen, Robbie Hymes, Beckett Kim, Westin Robbins, Will Hellmann, Brennan Wraith, Andrew McAtee, Max LeDoux, Carter Latham, Harvey Cahill, Charlie Fitzgerald, Jonathan Pearson, Caleb Smith, Oliver Veliquette, and Isaac Levitch
American University n Asbury University n Auburn University n Baldwin Wallace University n Bates College
Baylor University n Bellarmine University n Brown University n Bucknell University n Centre College
College of Charleston n Dartmouth College n Davidson College n DePauw University n Eastern Kentucky
University n Florida State University n Hanover College n Hobart and William Smith Colleges n Jacksonville
University n Jefferson Community & Technical College n Lehigh University n Louisiana State University
Loyola University Chicago n Miami University n Middlebury College n Northeastern University
Providence College n Rollins College n Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology n San Diego State University
Santa Clara University n Smith College n Southern Methodist University n Syracuse University n The Ohio State University n The Pennsylvania State University n Transylvania University n Tufts University n United States
Marine Corps n University of Alaska Fairbanks n University of Colorado Boulder n University of Dayton
University of Evansville n University of Georgia n University of Indianapolis n University of Kentucky
University of Louisville n University of Massachusetts Lowell n University of Miami n University of Wisconsin
Wake Forest University n Wofford College
Congratulations to the following seniors who have committed to play intercollegiate athletics next year in college. We are proud of these students for working hard in the classroom and on the playing field to accomplish their goals of competing at the next level.
Mary Sterling Anderton Centre College - Lacrosse
Jafet Figueroa-Godinez
Centre College - Soccer
Elijah Harper
Hanover College - Soccer
Nick Harshaw
Bellarmine University - Soccer
Reece Holbrook
Coastal Carolina University - Basketball
Kailey McClure
Transylvania University - Field Hockey
Oliver Veliquette
Baldwin Wallace University - Track & Field
Samantha Wozniak
University of Indianapolis - Soccer
Collegiate would like to thank the following faculty and staff for their service and commitment to Collegiate. We wish you the best of luck in your new endeavors!
Jane Beck
Cindy Brundige (retiring)
Christina Clifford (retiring)
Kat Crawford
Derek Ferch
Marta Garcia-Gasco
Jack Keyes
Rocio Lalama
Deana Paradis
Felipe Rodrigues
Ariana Shah
September 27, 1943 - February 1, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Alexander T. “Sandy” Taft, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home on February 1, 2024. Coach Taft led the Amazon Crew program for nearly two decades and coached hundreds of Collegiate student-athletes. He often said that coaching and working with our Amazons gave him hope for the future.
As a coach, mentor, and friend, Sandy Taft’s influence transcended the sport of rowing, leaving an enduring legacy of resilience, determination, and sportsmanship. His commitment to his athletes, even in the face of adversity, exemplifies the true spirit of Collegiate Athletics and inspires all who had the privilege of knowing him.
By Clay Gahan, Dean of Faculty
Knowledge, like joy, is best realized when it is shared. This conviction is vibrantly alive at Louisville Collegiate School. Collegiate had 18 faculty members offer workshops on teaching and learning at this year’s Kentucky Association of Independent Schools (KAIS) Conference. In the fall, the library team organized a Diversity Read-In Day to promote a diversity of books and themes and enjoy an in-person visit with Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson. Soon after this visit, the fourth grade built on its dialogue with Ms. Wilkinson and leveraged the upcoming book fair to support reading programs at the Smoketown Wellness Center. Louisville Collegiate School has enjoyed a remarkable school year in 2023-24 for the many opportunities our community members have taken advantage of to connect and strive with others.
The Middle School KUNA delegation won the Outstanding Statesmanship Award--given to the delegation recognized by their peers as having the highest overall contribution to the debate. Our Middle and Upper School robotics teams both won state championships this year, and for the second year in a row, both teams earned the opportunity to travel to Houston for the FIRST World Championship competition and conference. The Upper School had seven students competing at the State Governor’s Cup; the Quick Recall team won the district championship; and the Mock Trial team had another top-five finish at the state championship.
On the first day back from spring break, the entire Middle School traveled to Evansville Day School to celebrate and observe the total solar eclipse on their campus that day. Organizing a field trip for an entire division the day after a vacation and getting approximately 250 Middle School students and faculty to work and play with a bunch of students and teachers they had never met was no small feat, but it was worth it, and our students and faculty met the challenge, creating a memorable day of learning. In addition, the eclipse inspired several interdisciplinary efforts. The performing arts department selected the theme of dreams and the moon, and each theater
production throughout the season integrated these powerful conceits into its production, beginning with the Upper School’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and ending with the fifth-grade Arts Integration Showcase during the final week of classes. In the Lower School, the science teachers worked with teachers throughout the division to take advantage of the eclipse to connect a cool academic idea to real-life observation. These are memorable experiences for our students. We want students’ education to be meaningful and enduring. Giving them ample opportunities to share their learning broadly with others is one way to effectively nurture this aim.
A benefit of developing a culture of learning focused on sharing is that it is infectious and selfgenerating. Years ago, the Upper School rock band’s collaboration with the Upper School string ensemble gave both groups a meaningful audience with whom to share their work. This collaboration has led to an Upper School concert for Lower School students on Halloween. This year the Middle School rock band held another concert for the Lower School in the spring. Members of the seventh-grade team used professional development funds to attend a talk by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This excellent talk, and support from the Virginia Perrin Speed Fund, spurred a grade-level-wide reading of Braiding
Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants. The team’s shared reading of Kimmerer’s book inspired a unit connecting Kentucky’s indigenous history with the ecological history of the state. This unit has culminated with an overnight field trip to Mammoth Cave for the second year in a row.
Faculty participation in professional development has increased significantly. The science department took all its members to the National Science Teachers Association national conference last year. This school year, the counseling department and our Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten teams respectively attended the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning’s Annual SEL Exchange and the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Annual Conference. Lori Trexler, a Kindergarten teacher who attended one of these conferences this fall, was asked to present at the workshop in New Orleans in June. Sharing ideas and being creative breeds more sharing of ideas and more creativity.
Student participation in extracurricular opportunities mirrors this pattern. Athletics saw tremendous growth this year. Over 75% of students in grades five through twelve played at least one sport in 2023-24. The athletic department has seen a 27% increase in overall participation over the past five years. Collegiate’s coaches have seized the chance offered by these increased participation numbers to increase and improve their impact. We celebrated multiple Coach of the Year honors at the Upper School level.
During the final week of classes, each senior presents their Capstone Project to audiences of students, teachers, alumni, and families. This year’s presentations were particularly impressive, not only for their in-depth research and creative presentations but also for their clear demonstration that great education is not merely having good knowledge but being able to share that knowledge with others. Two weeks after classes ended, Collegiate began hosting the first Breakthrough Collaborative in Kentucky--an education enrichment program for Middle School students in cities across the country. Knowledge is best realized when it is shared. We are proud of how our school community has lived out this conviction over the 2023-24 school year.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL PARENT GATHERING
August 8, 5:30 p.m.
NEW PARENT ORIENTATION
August 8, 6:30 p.m.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION USED UNIFORM SALE
August 9, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
August 9, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
OPEN CAMPUS - ALL DIVISIONS
August 9, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
August 13, 8:00 a.m.
CONVOCATION & PICTURE DAY
August 16, 2:00 p.m.
HOMECOMING WEEKEND
September 13-14
For a complete list of upcoming events, visit louisvillecollegiate.org.
On May 2, students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends gathered on the campus field to celebrate the 62nd running of the Kindergarten Derby. Lower School students participated in a “Pegasus Parade” dressed in decade attire to commemorate the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. The grand marshal of the parade was former head of school Arnold Holtberg. Senior boys escorted the official Derby Festival Queen and her court around the track. Students cheered as the kindergarten jockeys competed in the race.
Congratulations to our kindergarten jockeys who ran in this year’s Kindergarten Derby. It was a beautiful morning to gather as a community and celebrate one of Collegiate's most treasured traditions!
Congratulations to our winners:
First Place - Charlotte Bowling '36 aboard Sierra Leone
Second Place - Damian Driggs '36 aboard Forever Young Third Place - Liam Minor '36 aboard Track Phantom
At the close of each school year, Collegiate celebrates and honors students and faculty achievements at each division’s Honors Day and Commencement ceremonies. Please join us in congratulating the following award recipients.
Helen Kent Longley Chair for Emily Conn
Distinguished Teaching
The Katherine McCracken Davis
Distinguished Teaching Chair Award
Alumni School Spirit Prize
WilliamM.StreetHead of SchoolAward
Speed Medal
Smith College Book Award
University of Louisville Yarmuth
Book Award
University of Michigan
Rhodes College Book Award
UVA - Jefferson Book Award
Yale Book Award
Princeton University
Harvard/Radcliffe Prize Book Award
Ninth Grade English Award
Tenth Grade English Award
Twelfth Grade English Award
Flexner Creative Writing Award
Henry Septimus Gray Speech Award
The Campbell Drama Award
Wendy MacLean Bell Music Award
Class of 1932 Art Prize
Instrumental Music Award
Ninth Grade History Prize
Tenth Grade History Prize
United States History Prize
US History Scholar Award
MATHEMATICS
Ninth Grade Math Award
Tenth Grade Math Award
Sarah Bowling
Rachel Disney ’24
Misra Ahmed ’24
Ben Norton ’24
Elizabeth Relish ’25
James Marshall ’25
Lila Hayden ’25
Riley Webb ’25
Jordan Gray ’25
Eleanor Cantrell ’25
Ashley Kara ’25
Elizabeth Relish ’25
Viva Maynard ’27
Ryan Emery ’26
Eva Martin ’24
Ben Norton ’24
Caroline Soergel ’24
Rachel Disney ’24
Charlie Fitzgerald ’24
Rachel Disney ’24
Anna Cook ’24
Virginia Ritchay ’24
Ben Norton ’24
Mattea Troost ’27
Eliza Martin ’26
Holden Boles ’25
Emily Hollon ’24
Eleventh Grade Math Award
Twelfth Grade Math Award
Tonya Amini ’25
James Marshall ’25
Eva Martin ’24
Carter Latham ’24
Simon Stern Medal: Carter Latham ’24, James Marshall ’25, Ben Norton ’24, and Lindsay Reale ’24
SCIENCE
Honors Biology Award
Honors Chemistry Award
Physics Award
Bausch and Lomb Science Medal
Upper School Science Award
Marybelle Bloch Science Award
National Lincoln Institute
Sherlyn Choi ’27
Eliza Martin ’26
Carter Latham ‘24
Ashley Kara ’25
Anna Cook ’24
Charlotte Doninger ’24
Max LeDoux ’24 Alumni Scholarship
WORLD LANGUAGE
Upper School French Award
Upper School Spanish Award
Anne Prince Award
SPECIAL AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Inner Fire Award
The Burgess Davis Sportsmanship
Eva Martin ’24
Ben Norton ’24
Abby Meldrum ’24
Lillian Chung ’26
Reece Holbrook ’24 Award
Alumni Association Athletic Award
Senior Iron Amazon/Titan Awards:
Elina Sulkowski ’27
Leo Hasselbacher ’27
Aliya Nasim ’26
David Laber ’26
Rachel Disney ’24
Oliver Veliquette ’24
Misra Ahmed, Charlotte Conn, Anna Cook, Rachel Disney, Charlotte Doninger, Charlie Fitzgerald, Sonali Gulati, Bridgette Haraden, Adie Harvey, Reece Holbrook, Clara Hudson, Eva Martin, Virginia Ritchay, Caleb Smith, and Caroline Soergel
Brittney Wish Bevin Kindness Award
Elizabeth Relish ‘25
Marilyn Foulke Community Anna Cook ’24 Service Award
Lee Davis International Studies
Isabella Alvarez ’24 Award
The John A. McCarthy Prize
Ben Norton ’24
Carolyn Morgan Spirit of Abby Meldrum ’24 Creativity Award
Lampton Cup
Class of 1986 Award
The MacKelcan Award
English Award
Charlie Fitzgerald ’24
Gabbie Schulten ’24
Max LeDoux ’24
Ms. Beasley’s Cornerstone Award
Charlie Dobbins ’32
Ms. Munizaga’s Cornerstone Award
Zoey Shuster ’32
Mr. Petti’s Cornerstone Award
Mo Staton ’32
The Alumnae School Spirit Prize
Leina Yao ’32
William M. Street Head of School Award
David Owsley ’32
Maya Flodder ’28
Sarah Kelly Beard Prize for Emmeline Blakemore ’28
Creative Writing
Louis McGalliard Smith
Writing Award
Art Award
Drama Award
Young Artist Award
Dorothy S. Gilsdorf Vocal
Music Award
Instrumental Music Award
French Prize
Spanish Prize
Mary Rodes Nash
History Award
Lucille Edwards Crosby
Mathematics Award
Mathematics Award
Science Award
Athletic 7th grade
Athletic 7th grade
Athletic 8th grade
Athletic 8th grade
Gaunt Cup 6th grade
Gaunt Cup 6th grade
Character & Citizenship, 5th
Character & Citizenship, 5th
Character & Citizenship, 6th
Character & Citizenship, 6th
Character & Citizenship, 7th
Character & Citizenship, 7th
Character & Citizenship, 8th
Character & Citizenship, 8th
MS Leadership Award
MS Effort and Achievement
Most Improved Student
Eliot Gatton ’28
Shinae Davis ’28
Zephyr Sohi ’28
Nora Lam ’28
Amelia Cook ’28
Pierson Rooprai ’28
Addy Blieden ’28
Nessa Kaplan ’28
Shinae Davis ’28
Malak Alsorougi ’28
Pierson Rooprai ’28
Brandon Coole ’28
Tilly Maynard ’29
Ryan Wachsman ’29
Louise Abbott ’28
Porter Sattich ’28
Abigail Veliquette ’30
Julien Bahouth ’30
Deja Vaughn ’31
Charlotte Bodman ’31
Lena Dwenger ’30
Jacqueline Williams ’30
Molly Swansburg ’29
Henry Ewen ’29
Helen Higdon ’28
Will Gahan ’28
Laurel Jayne Nelson ’28
Addy Blieden ’28
Charlotte Ruschell ’28
MS Progress Award, 5th
Kara Karrer ’31
MS Progress Award, 6th Bing Jacobs ’30
MS Progress Award, 7th
Chloe Schaefer ’29
John Herzfeld Award Moira Karr ’29
Arnold E. Holtberg Award Becca Conn ’28
The Elizabeth Stirling Tate Award Eliot Gatton ’28
Alumni School Spirit Prize Maya Flodder ’28
William M. Street Head of Noah Thompson ’28 School Award
Congratulations to DELTA Robotics and COSMIC Cows for competing at the FIRST World Championships in Houston, Texas, April 17-20, 2024. The Upper School team, DELTA Robotics, competed for the third consecutive year, and the Middle School team, COSMIC Cows, competed for the second time. The FIRST® Championship is a four-day robotics championship held annually in April.
The Robotics Program at Collegiate begins in the Lower School, where students in the fourth grade build their first Lego robotic device and begin to learn how to program those devices. Middle School students expand their coding skills using functions and design their own Lego robots. In addition to fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade curricular work, they can participate in robotics clubs and competitive teams each year.
In the Upper School, students can enroll in the Honors Robotics course, a science elective that focuses on participation in the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition. This project-based course is open to students in grades 9-12, and students can participate for multiple years to maintain their place on the Upper School robotics team.
Congratulations to our students and coaches, Sarah Weyrens, Greg Geis, Jon Coole, and Das Rooprai, for a great season and for representing Collegiate and Kentucky at the world championships!
Over the past five summers, Breakthrough Louisville (formerly Summerbridge Louisville) has found its home at Collegiate. On March 1, Summerbridge officially became the 25th affiliate of Breakthrough Collaborative. This move signifies a deepening of its commitment to educational equity and access to empowering experiences for students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds across the country. Breakthrough Louisville is led by Executive Director Kate Lindsay.
Dr. Rob Macrae, head of school, has not only served on the Board of Trustees for Breakthrough Collaborative but was also instrumental in bringing Breakthrough Louisville to Collegiate. His leadership and vision have been pivotal in establishing this meaningful and deeply valuable partnership, allowing Collegiate to be a private school with a public purpose.
Collegiate faculty and alumni, including Sam Long, a Middle School teacher assisting Kate, Brianna Doggett ‘22, and Jonathan Pearson ‘24, have been making a profound difference as assistant teachers and mentors at Breakthrough Louisville. Jonathan Pearson said, “I wanted to teach at Breakthrough Louisville due to the transformative impact I could have on a student’s
life. Many children coming into Breakthrough Louisville are from lower-income housing and lack the resources for tutoring or extracurriculars to enhance their learning. Providing these kids with a stronger foundation to excel in the classroom made me eager to participate in Breakthrough Louisville.”
The mission of Breakthrough Louisville is to prepare and support talented, under-resourced middle school students for greater academic success and increased confidence. The program emphasizes math, reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Local students in Jefferson Country Public Schools apply to participate in the no-cost program.
Visit breakthroughlouisville.org for more information on Breakthrough Louisville.
Congratulations to Colby Berson ’25 for winning the KHSAA Boys Tennis Singles Championship. This is the first Tennis State Championship for the boys in Collegiate’s history!
Congratulations to Oliver Veliquette ’24 (pictured above) for winning the KHSAA 1A State Championship in the 110m and 300m hurdles; Roman Sierpina ’25 for winning the 1600m and, James Gurley ’26 for earning another state championship for the 3200m.
• 22 Varsity Sports Offered
Congratulations to Nick Harshaw ’24 for being named the 2023-24 Gatorade Kentucky Boys Soccer Player of the Year.
• 85 % of students in grades 5-12 participate in at least one sport
• 112 Coaches in grades 5-12
• 354 Academic All-State Student Athletes
• 4 Coach of the Year Honors
- Sydney Goetz, KTCCCA Area 3 (Louisville) Girls 1A Cross Country Coach of the Year
- Chad Wozniak, KY HS Boys Soccer Coaches Association Private School Coach of the Year
- Michelle Hanafi, KY Field Hockey Coaches Association Coach of the Year
- Dom Gibbons, KY Scholastic Lacrosse League Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year
• Titan Varsity Soccer wins the All “A” State Classic title
• 1 KAAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year
• Titan Track & Field finishes second in the KHSAA 1A State Championships
Collegiate held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Barker Brown Athletic Complex on October 29, 2023. This 13,500-square-foot Athletic Complex provides a home for our squash and golf programs and enhances the athletic experience for our field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse teams.
Dear Fellow Alumni,
I hope your summer is off to a great start. At Collegiate’s 108th Commencement, we added 70 new alumni to our ranks! This was truly a remarkable class of students. I was in awe of their many accomplishments as we celebrated them at Commencement. I love the graduation tradition at Collegiate where each member of the class is honored with a review of their successes and well wishes for the future ahead of them – it’s clear that at Collegiate every senior is a known, respected, and a contributing member of the community. Although the class of 2024’s time as students at Collegiate has come to a close, we look forward to having them as active members of our alumni family.
The Alumni Association’s board, made up of 20 graduating class years, has had a busy year and we are pleased to share some highlights:
•We continued to focus on professional networking by bringing in alumni to participate in Co-Edge courses and growing our activity in the Alumni LinkedIn Group.
•We encouraged alumni to stay connected by increasing support for class reunions and with the launch of the inaugural “Jingle and Mingle Reception” in December.
•We kept up the momentum for out-of-town alumni events, with D.C. in May and NYC in the works for late summer.
I’m thrilled to announce to the alumni community that you broke the record for giving to the Annual Fund by all measures! This year’s overall dollar amount, number of donors, and alumni participation percentage (now at 17%) all hit new milestones. Thank you so much for giving back and for your continued commitment to ensuring Collegiate is the best place possible for its students.
Please mark your calendars for the new Alumni and Faculty Celebration Event on Friday, September 13, 2024, where we will have an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and faculty members and celebrate winners of the annual Alumni Association Awards. I invite alumni from all years, current and former faculty to join us for this funfilled event that will kick off Reunion Weekend.
I encourage you to get involved in any way you can and reach out if you have any ideas or events you would like to see happen. Thank you for another wonderful year!
With gratitude,
Mark Bowling ’03
Alumni Association President
Mark Bowling ’03
President
Erin Eggers Fidler ’96
Vice President
Will Rawley ’03
Treasurer
Barbara Gibbs Pino ’09
Secretary
Catherine Gatewood Easley ’02
Alumni Relations
MEMBERS
Kathy Soskins Abbott ’90
Olivia Anderle ’17
Austin Thompson Anderton ’97
Emily Arensman ’02
Katie Bickel Booker ’06
Dana Lucas Collins ’85
Sarah Davis ’98
Lizzie Doll ’03
Adrienne Gallus ’13
Carey Faversham Goldstein ’90
Maggie Nugent Griesbeck ’04
Sarah Hall ’16
Megan Hoskins ’94
Louisa Rietze Lewandowski ’90
Matt McCall ’02
Nora FitzGerald Meldrum 92
Viji Rangaswami ’89
Mary Winston Richardson ’12
Peter Schubert ’11
Kate Vogt Talamini ’67
Sarah Pfeifer Vandekerckhove ’03
Laurie Camp Vieth ’76
Jay Yepuri ’90
The annual Alumni Association Awards will be presented at the *NEW* Alumni and Faculty Celebration Event on the evening of Friday, September 13, 2024. Join us for a fun, free reception, dinner, and after-party to celebrate alumni achievements and reconnect with former classmates, colleagues, and teachers. This is a wonderful opportunity for alumni, current and former faculty and staff, board members, parents of alumni, and friends to catch up, network, and reminisce! Congratulations to the following award recipients.
Dr. Angela Singla embodies the spirit of service and advocacy that defines the essence of the LCS Distinguished Alumni Award. Dr. Singla, is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Louisville and her background demonstrates a steadfast commitment to improving healthcare access and promoting social justice, both professionally and philanthropically.
After graduating from Northwestern University and the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Dr. Singla received her academic and clinical training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, where her clinical research was published in peer-reviewed journals. Her first job as a clinical instructor at Loyola University in Chicago won her a national award for resident teaching. She eventually moved back to Louisville, where she worked in private practice and served as Gratis Faculty for the University of Louisville. She was also an Executive Board Member and the Treasurer of a large multipractice group for several years. Her pro bono work has included providing medical services internationally in Belize, and locally in the Smoketown neighborhood.
Dr. Singla then seamlessly transitioned to nonprofit work, serving as a Founding Board Member of Impact100 Louisville. Her tenure as the Grants Committee Co-Chair has propelled Impact100 Louisville to new heights by spearheading initiatives that prioritize trust-based philanthropy and amplify the impact of grassroots organizations. Dr. Singla’s unwavering commitment to educational and healthcare equity is further evidenced by her leadership roles on the boards of Educational Justice and the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky where she worked to empower marginalized communities and foster inclusivity.
Dr. Singla believes that Collegiate played a pivotal role in instilling a lifelong commitment to learning, leadership, and community engagement. She credits the transformative relationships she forged with her teachers, the school’s rigorous academic curriculum, and diverse extracurricular opportunities as the foundation for her future success and unwavering dedication to service.
Dr. Singla’s daughter, Shanti Satran, graduated from Collegiate in 2022. During that time, Angela volunteered in many capacities as both a proud alumna and parent. She served on Collegiate’s Board of Trustees, the LCS Alumni Association Board, and the LCS Parents Association, where she founded and became its first Equity Chair. She and her husband, Dr. Aaron Satran, were also leadership donors for Collegiate’s Second Century Campaign. Her brother, Amit Singla ’97, received the LCS Young Alumni Award in 2014.
Because of her exceptional contributions to healthcare, social justice, education, and our community, Angela is a shining example of the transformative power of compassionate leadership and unwavering commitment to service. Angela’s legacy of advocating for causes she cares deeply about and inspiring positive change in her community will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact, serving as a source of inspiration for future generations of Collegiate students.
Emily Hawkins Heyde is the recipient of the Young Alumni Achievement Award for her exceptional contributions to the community as a restaurateur. Alongside her husband, Executive Chef Geoffrey Heyde, Emily co-owns Fork & Barrel and Morning Fork, two acclaimed dining establishments in Louisville.
Emily’s journey in the restaurant industry began with her passion for special events, catering, and management. After gaining experience with various establishments, including Derby City Café, Clements Catering, Edible Arrangements, and Nothing Bundt Cakes, Emily co-founded Fork & Barrel in 2017, followed by Morning Fork in 2020.
In early 2022, Emily orchestrated the merger of Fork & Barrel and Morning Fork, consolidating the two concepts under one roof to enhance the dining experience for customers. This strategic move has allowed the restaurants to optimize their brands and expand their offerings, including wine and cocktail dinners and themed brunches and dinners.
Throughout her career, Emily has navigated the challenges of being a woman in a predominantly maledriven field with grace and resilience. She is passionate about empowering women in the industry and providing opportunities for female professionals to excel in leadership roles.
As a recipient of the Young Alumni Achievement Award, Emily exemplifies the Collegiate traits of character, confidence, imagination, and excellence through her contributions to the culinary landscape of Louisville and her commitment to serving the community. Her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to excellence serve as an inspiration to fellow alumni and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.
Louisa Rietze Lewandowski’s exemplary service and dedication to Collegiate have left an indelible mark on our campus and beyond. Louisa’s journey with Collegiate began in 1977 when she first stepped foot into the halls on Glenmary Avenue as a kindergarten Legacy. Over the years, her connection deepened, and her lifelong affiliation has seen her wear many hats, including dedicated student, engaged alumna, devoted parent to two Collegiate legacy graduates, Smith ’21 and Eliza ’24, long-term Alumni Board member and Treasurer, and enthusiastic volunteer. Her commitment to Collegiate has been unwavering, reflecting her profound belief in the school’s values and the strength of her loyal Collegiate friendships.
One of Louisa’s most notable achievements is her transformative stewardship of the Alumni Association Glenmary Shop. Initially a modest endeavor, she has cultivated it into a thriving and indispensable resource for the Collegiate community. Louisa’s innovative approach, including soliciting student input and introducing personalized merchandise, enhanced the shop’s profitability and cultivated stronger connections among its patrons. Her efforts extend beyond the storefront, as she dedicates countless hours to ensuring the success of back-to-school sales and pioneering pop-up shops at significant events, all while balancing a full-time job.
Louisa continues to serve as a compelling spokesperson for the school as she encourages families who may not have considered the school before to take a closer look and discover the opportunities it offers. Louisa’s authentic and enthusiastic endorsement makes her a trusted ambassador for Collegiate, inspiring others to explore the possibilities it provides for their children.
Louisa’s impact transcends campus boundaries as she volunteers within the broader community. She is very involved in Impact100 Louisville, serving on the Sponsorship Committee and recruiting and supporting the Membership Committee. Whether rallying support for children’s sports programs, championing school fundraisers, or welcoming new and prospective families with a smile and a sweatshirt, she embodies the ethos of selfless service. Her dedication to and enthusiasm for Collegiate make her a true asset to the institution.
Joyce Gerwing has been a cornerstone of the Collegiate community for over three decades in the Lower School. She is known for her innovative teaching methods, unwavering compassion for students, and active involvement in professional development programs. In 2001, her commitment to excellence in teaching was recognized with the prestigious Katherine McCracken Davis Distinguished Teaching Chair, a testament to her dedication to Collegiate’s mission of lifelong learning and academic excellence.
Known as Miss G., her passion for nurturing young minds, combined with her innovative curriculum development and commitment to professional growth, have made her an exemplary recipient of this esteemed award. Her tireless efforts not only enhance the classroom experience but also foster a supportive and compassionate environment for students and colleagues alike. Miss G.’s remarkable ability to build professional relationships and friendships with the faculty and staff has left a lasting impact, creating a strong sense of community that endures even as individuals move on.
Parents and students hold Miss G. in high esteem. Her genuine care and dedication to each student’s academic and personal growth resonate deeply within the community, forging strong bonds of trust and admiration. The countless expressions of gratitude and praise from parents and students underscore Joyce’s profound impact on their lives, solidifying her role as a beloved and cherished member of the Collegiate family.
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Beyond the classroom, Joyce’s commitment to service extends globally, as evidenced by her trips to The School of St. Jude in Tanzania, Africa. There, she engaged in initiatives that brought educators from LCS and other independent schools together to collaborate with local teachers and leaders, fostering partnerships and enriching educational experiences.
Joyce’s enduring love for Snoopy adds a playful touch to her legacy, reflecting her playful humor. Meanwhile, there is a tradition of teaching at Collegiate, which is deeply ingrained, with her mother, Joan Gerwing, dedicating over 20 years to educating students within these halls. Through her dedication and lasting impact, Miss G. continues to enrich the Collegiate community and inspire excellence in education.
Alexander “Sandy” Taft, revered coach of the Amazon Crew team at Louisville Collegiate School, is posthumously honored as the newest inductee to the Collegiate Athletic Hall of Fame. Sandy’s legacy as a transformative figure within the Collegiate athletic community is unparalleled. His dedication to the sport of rowing and unwavering commitment to his athletes left an indelible mark on generations of students, shaping their character, instilling values of teamwork, and fostering a deep sense of camaraderie.
Sandy’s impact extended far beyond the confines of the boathouse. He served as a passionate ambassador for Collegiate rowing within the broader rowing community. His tireless advocacy and promotion of the sport not only elevated the profile of the Collegiate rowing program but also provided invaluable opportunities for student-athletes to excel and develop new interests and passions. Sandy’s profound dedication to his team was evident in every aspect of his coaching, from the early morning practices to the countless hours spent nurturing individual talent and fostering a culture of excellence.
When the varsity boat visited him in hospice, Coach Taft gently chastised one rower for using the past tense when she said she was glad that she “had” him as a coach. He told her, “I will always be your coach.” Indeed, this sentiment rings true for every athlete he mentored and supported throughout his tenure, spanning numerous years.
As a coach, mentor, and friend, Sandy Taft’s influence transcended the sport of rowing, leaving an enduring legacy of resilience, determination, and sportsmanship. His commitment to his athletes, even in the face of adversity, exemplifies the true spirit of Collegiate Athletics and serves as an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
The Alumni Connection photo features current students whose parents, aunts, uncles, or grandparents attended Collegiate. Thank you to all of our alumni for coming to campus and joining us for the reception!
Reunion Weekend including Alumni and Faculty Celebration
September 13-14, 2024
Alumni Family Picture at the Lower School Fall Festival
September 28, 2024
Alumni Games during Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024
Donuts and Dona Nobis
Before the annual Holiday Program
December 20, 2024
Alumni Jingle and Mingle Reception
December 20, 2024
It was Pickleball Pandemonium! Thank you to all the Collegiate alumni, parents, faculty, and friends who gave it their all at the 2nd annual KCD vs. LCS Pickleball Tournament! Some professional-level matches and lots of socializing were happening at Goodbounce Pickleball in Clarksville! We appreciate our Community Partners for being amazing hosts and making this event a blast. Can’t wait to see everyone back on the courts next year!
One of Louisville Collegiate School’s long-standing traditions is to honor legacies at graduation. Legacies are defined as current students whose parents, grandparents, and/or great-grandparents graduated from or attended Collegiate. Those seniors with other relatives who attended Collegiate are acknowledged separately as Collegiate Connections. We are proud to share the Legacy graduates of the class of 2024, along with the names of their family members.
Katherine
Austin
Amy
Elizabeth Asher Lewandowski - 2024
Dorothy Mahon Jordan - 1965
Louisa Rietze Lewandowski - 1990
Eva Katherina Martin - 2024
Mavin “Mimi” Brown Martin - 1956
Anne Brewer Ogden - 1964
Virginia Kirkland Ritchay - 2024
Elizabeth Whitney Miller Reutlinger - 1936
Visit the Glenmary Shop to purchase polos, sweatshirts, and spirit wear! Shop online at glenmaryshoponline. com. Items purchased online during the summer can be picked up at school.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUMMER HOURS
Wednesday, August 7, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 8, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 9, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Glenmary Shop is the only retail store that donates its profits back to the school. It is managed and operated by Collegiate Alumni. Contact Catherine Gatewood Easley ’02 to volunteer in the shop!
Abigail Frances Meldrum - 2024
Nora FitzGerald Meldrum - 1992
Ella Louise Schulte - 2024
Mary Rogers Brown Schulte - 1987
Mary Jo Kingery Gillim ’46
Frannie Starks Heyburn ’43
Michele Adkins Kline ’68
Anne Arrasmith Lewis ’43
Leslie Markham Norman ’59
Debby Newman Poletti ’52
Nina Leake Richardson ’62
Cynthia Goss Triplett ’56
Betsey Blakemore Vaughan ’60
The class of 2024 was officially welcomed into the Louisville Collegiate School Alumni Association at the annual Alumni Induction Lunch. While the seniors filled their plates with a delicious River Road BBQ lunch provided by Krissy Davis ’95, they watched a slideshow of pictures from the “Memory Walks” they went on as part of their Alumni Co-Edge Class. The slideshow featured pictures around campus that captured their favorite people, places, and things.
The Alumni Association Board President, Mark Bowling ‘03, shared words of wisdom for the seniors, and Catherine Gatewood Easley ‘02 went over the different ways they can get involved with Collegiate in their new role as alumni.
The seniors also enjoyed watching a video where each senior answered questions like “What was your favorite school lunch?” and “What will you miss most about LCS?”
It was great to give the class of 2024 their first Alumni t-shirt and a gift from the Alumni Association while reminding them that their time here does not end at graduation!
If you graduated in a year that ended in a ’4 or an ’9, then it’s your milestone reunion year! While all Alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend Reunion Weekend, we hope these milestone classes will join us to celebrate together!
There is no right way or wrong way to have a reunion. Just like each class had a unique experience at Collegiate, so go the reunions. The reunion planning begins with someone or a group from the class, or if no one started the process, you can volunteer yourself. Here’s a few tips below:
• Plan to attend the 2024 Alumni & Faculty Celebration on September 13.
•Set-up a Facebook or Instagram Reunion Group
•Organize a casual gathering at a classmate’s home or local restaurant
Please contact the alumni office at 502.479.0345 or ceasley@ louisvillecollegiate.org to help with your reunion planning. We are ready to facilitate with contact information, goodies, and resources!
We are proud to welcome 10 new Alumni Legacies this fall whose parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent attended or graduated from Collegiate. From the Admission Office to parents, faculty, and staff, each individual contributes to nurturing the connections that inspire alumni to choose Collegiate for their children’s education!
Charlie Davis ’37
Ian Davis ’01
Father
Emily Easley ’38
Catherine Gatewood Easley ’02
Mother
Grae Forrester ’37
Cameron Forrester ’05
Mother
Zahra Holland ’38
Shaheen Khan ’02
Mother
Tenley Levine ’35
Blake Levine ’03
Father
Conrad Rawley ’38
Will Rawley ‘03
Father
Margaret Schulte ’27
Polly Brown Schulte ’87
Mother
Sadie Stepusin ’38
Eleanor Schwab Stepusin ’99
Mother
Charlie Vaughn ’37
Kate McCall Vaughn ’96
Mother
Mara Vaughn ’36
Kate McCall Vaughn ’96
Mother
Louisville Collegiate School would like to thank the following community partners who have expressed their support for Collegiate’s students, faculty/staff, programming, and mission.
Baird
Best Blind and Shade
Goodbounce Pickleball Yard
ORR Protection Systems
Stock Yards Bank & Trust
TEN20 Craft Brewery
The Rental Depot
If you are interested in becoming a Community Partner, please contact Catherine Gatewood Easley ’02 at 502.479.0345 or ceasley@louisvillecollegiate.org.
Thank You to 1068 donors who have already given to the 2023-24 Annual Fund. All donors will be recognized in the 2023-24 Impact Statement published in August.
Collegiate will launch the 2024-25 Annual Fund during Give for Good Louisville on Thursday, September 12!
Summer fun is in full swing at Collegiate! Check out our camp offerings for the summer and register today at louisvillecollegiate. org/2024-summer-programs. Camps include a Day Camp, Camp JK, and Athletics, Arts, and Academic camps. There is something for everyone!
Middle School students presented Walk Two Moons in the Rounsavall Black Box Theatre.
2427 Glenmary Avenue
We look forward to welcoming everyone to campus in August for the start of the 2024-25 school year. Visit our website at louisvillecollegiate.org for a complete list of summer reading requirements, school supply lists, and everything you need before returning to school!
First Day of School: August 13
Each year, Collegiate hosts several events for prospective families to see first-hand what makes our school such a special place. If you know someone interested in learning about Collegiate, please share our open house dates and contact our Admission Office at 502.479.0378 or admission@louisvillecollegiate.org.
FALL OPEN HOUSE
Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade
Sunday, October 6, 2024 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.