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EPISCOPAL COLLEGIATE SCHOOL MAGAZINE

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IN THIS ISSUE

01 A Message from the Head of School

02 Success Through

Advanced Technology

04 Episcopal Identity

26 Athletic Highlights

32 Two Lower School

Teachers Take the Trip of a Lifetime to Kenya

34 2023-24 Annual Report

06 Celebrating the Arts

56 Alumni Spotlight

16 Around Campus

57 Class Notes

Letter from the

Head of School

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ore than just a milestone, our 25th anniversary year was a celebration that propelled our School

to new heights and reinforced the values and traditions that make Episcopal Collegiate an extraordinary place.

While our community has matured in so many ways, this magazine highlights stories that reflect the enduring nature of our mission and values. You’ll see our unwavering commitment to excellence in academics, arts, athletics, extracurriculars, and spiritual programs - each playing a vital role in preparing our students for principled and fulfilling lives of leadership and service.

An extraordinary Episcopal Collegiate education would not be possible without the steadfast and generous support of our community. The enclosed annual report reflects the philanthropy from the 2023-24 school year, showcasing the enthusiasm and generosity of our Board of Trustees, alumni, current and former parents, faculty and staff, and friends of the School. Your contributions play a crucial role in ensuring that the Episcopal experience remains rich with opportunity for all of our students and faculty.

We are deeply grateful, for all that you have done, and continue to do, to support the School.

The 2024-25 school year is off to a tremendous start, and I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. I look forward to seeing everyone around campus and to another year of growth and achievement for our community.

Very respectfully, Dr. Jamie Griffin Head of School

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SUCCESS THROUGH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

By Katie Robinson, Director of Technology

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t Episcopal, technology is more than spreadsheets and laptops: it serves to enhance learning and communication, foster community, and prepares our students for future success. As the school’s Director of Technology, I’m charged with ensuring that teachers and staff have the most advanced tools in order to engage students.

It’s an ever-evolving task, and I’m excited about my new role!

My path to technology wasn’t exactly linear. I grew up in North Little Rock and graduated from Sylvan Hills High School, where I competed on the cheer team.

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as an Ole Miss Rebelette, and my sights were set on teaching.

When I was ready to pick a career, I wanted to find a way to blend my love of dance with education. My first role took me to a suburb of Memphis, where I taught English and coached the Collierville High School dance team. A few years later, I moved on to St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School, where I taught Middle School Writing. There, the school’s investment in technology— providing MacBooks to all Middle Schoolers—sparked a real interest in me. I wanted my class to be an environment in which students would use those devices to engage with each other and promote their learning.

Since I didn’t have the experience or knowledge to realize that goal at the time, I got to work, reading and researching as much as I could. In talking with my students, I learned that they wanted an immediate way to communicate, aside from email, and a place to keep track of their assignments.

I implemented Edmodo, an early Learning Management System (LMS). The close-knit community we created inside Edmodo was the perfect opportunity to show

students how to be responsible with digital calendars and submitting completed assignments, and it introduced students to effective online communication.

In 2012, I returned to Little Rock and was hired at Episcopal.

Since technology changes so fast, I decided to pursue Instructional Technology with a concentration in distance education, from the University of Central Arkansas, and earned a master’s degree in 2014.

What I love most about technology is that, like dance, it’s never stagnant. It continues to grow and evolve—always moving.

But constant change also presents challenges. Not only does it take a strong commitment to stay current, but it’s critical that we teach students how to think about their approach to technology, equip them to use it properly, and to think critically about how technology enhances their work. Advances in Artificial Intelligence will only add layers of complexity.

To prepare our students for success, Episcopal infuses technology in the curriculum from the very start. In our early childhood program, students engage in hands-on building and begin using early robotics devices, like Bee-Bots, to create a baseline understanding of coding and logic.

In the Middle and Upper Schools, our students take Exploratory Design classes as well as Design Thinking and Fabrication, engaging in design labs with Prusa 3D printers, using software like SculptGL, Google Sketchup, and TinkerCad to design and build models. These design projects are based on real-world scenarios that require students to model and print prototypes. With our VEX and

LEGO Robotics, students learn how programming languages work, and they create code to manipulate robotic movement. They also use Ardunio Uno micro-controllers to learn the basics of wiring, plus programming to create light and sound. If you haven’t seen these high-energy work spaces yet, I invite you to visit one of our labs!

Sourcing information online is another key way we are preparing our students. To teach them how to recognize online content that is potentially false or misleading, Episcopal weaves digital and media literacy into research and writing assignments, plus class discussions, seminars, and debates. Our students are asked to be discriminant in the sources they use, to appropriately cite all research, and consider multiple

perspectives, not just sources that confirm their initial thoughts and beliefs.

Over time, our tools have also evolved. Episcopal moved from Haiku, an open-source operating system, to Canvas, a web-based LMS used to access and manage online course materials and communication. Canvas is widely accepted as the premier system on the market today. As our students transition to college and into the workforce, they will be expected to manage their school and work lives through similar systems.

On the staff side, our administration, technology team, and academic deans are engaged in research around AI best practices and how our teachers and students can leverage this emerging technology safely and aligned with our school’s mission.

Looking forward, it’s my goal to see technology at Episcopal used as a vehicle to develop creative, analytical students who can identify problems and use skills they’ve learned to create solutions. Technological literacy is a critical component of developing the best and brightest Wildcats, and I’m excited to be a part of it!”

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EPIS COPAL IDENTITY

A SPECIAL GIFT HONORING MOTHER CURTIS L

ast spring, we said farewell to Mother Sandra Curtis, who served Episcopal Collegiate School as Lower School Chaplain for 11 years. Before she moved to Florida to continue her ministry, we had the opportunity to reflect on her profound legacy. To honor Mother Curtis, school families, faculty, and staff presented a silver cruet as a special gift, which was blessed and dedicated at our final Lower School Eucharist last spring.

The “Curtis Cruet” will be used regularly during school Eucharist services in all divisions, at our annual school Convocation, and at Baccalaureate. Both beautiful and functional on our school’s altars, it will serve as a visible and tactile reminder of Mother Curtis’s time at Episcopal. In a symbolic way, she will continue to be a part of our community.

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THE FOUR PILLARS OF OUR EPISCOPAL IDENTITY: “Episcopal Identity” is something you hear a lot about in Episcopal schools. But what is it? It’s a concept that is not easily defined and is unique for each school. The National Association of Episcopal Schools has identified four guiding pillars. These are the ideas and practices that inspire and support our mission and vision:

CHAPEL

COMMUNITY LIFE

FORMATION AND STUDY

JUSTICE

Chapel is an intentional gathering for singing, prayer, reflection, and meditation.

Though it’s rooted in the Episcopal tradition, you don’t have to be an Episcopalian to participate or appreciate the work we do in chapel. We gather to share our gifts, reflect on our experiences, bear one another’s burdens, and celebrate our mutual joy.

Community life is probably the most challenging and difficult human endeavor.

With dedication, it can be transformative. It’s the hard work of respecting the dignity of every person in thought, word, and action.

We acknowledge and honor our differences, as we cherish what we share in common.

Episcopal schools see the cultivation of one’s intellectual mind and the nurturing of the soul not as distinct but as deeply connected. That’s why formation and study are integral to what we do daily.

In our Religious Studies curriculum and beyond, we reflect on the human story and our place in it.

Borrowing from our own mission statement, we ask, “How are we preparing students to live principled and fulfilling lives of leadership and service?”

In short, we are working to equip Wildcats to make things better, not for themselves alone, but for others as they make their way in the world.

All of this work is seen in many ways daily. Through this never ending work, we find meaning, purpose, and God’s grace all around us.” The Rev. Rob Leacock, Head Chaplain Fall / Winter 2024-2025 | 5

C E L E B R AT I N G T H E A R TS

CELEBRATING VISUAL ARTS T

he Upper School Ceramics program has expanded significantly, from two sections last spring to now offering Ceramics I, II, & III. Students engage in active handbuilding with clay, focusing on slab and coil techniques rather than wheel throwing. Their methods, as shown on these pages, create a variety of items including decorative tiles, lidded jars, teapots, bowls, mugs, and sculptural pieces.

Mary Kate Tursky ’24

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Lucy Coon ’26

Nadia Walker ’26

Jules Johnson ’26

Madison Zamilpa ’26

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ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

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he Young Artist Studio Series is a program tailored for young artists who are eager to explore and master the basics of their chosen medium. Guided by professional teaching artists, students navigate the fundamentals through a fun and flexible curriculum focused on creative exploration.

Rayna Fitzgerald, 6th Grader, received a scholarship for a week-long summer camp at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts through their new AMFA Youth Studio Series scholarship program. An example of Rayna’s artwork is pictured below.

KINETIC CLASS WAS A WHOLE LOT OF FUN. IT TAKES PATIENCE AND TIME TO MAKE ALL THE PROJECTS BUT THEN AT THE FINISHED MODEL IT IS WORTH IT!”

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RAYNA FITZGERALD CLASS OF 2031

A YEAR IN REVIEW T

he yearbook staff truly shone with their “Silver Linings” theme, capturing the excitement and highlights of our school’s 25th anniversary in a special way. The process began with a creative design session with a professional graphic artist, resulting in an iridescent cover with shimmering silver foil highlights. Throughout the year, students embraced a variety of skills, from page design and copywriting, to photography, technology, and editing. Their hard work and dedication were truly remarkable—they met every deadline, stayed within budget, and earned a gold rating from the publishing company’s Program of Excellence.

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STRONG VOICES, STRONG WINS: DEBATE DELIVERS AGAIN

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n April, Episcopal’s Speech and Debate team achieved a record number of qualifiers for the Tournament of Champions at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

Matthew Collins competed in Congressional Debate, Annie Zimmerman in Informative Speaking, and Scarlett Nelson in Dramatic Interpretation. Their success continued in June, where Matthew Collins and Zayd Dalabih represented the Arkansas District at the National Speech and Debate Association’s National Tournament. Matthew secured a spot in the House for Congressional Debate, while Zayd earned a place in the Senate, marking Episcopal’s 12th consecutive appearance at NSDA Nationals after qualifying in the Arkansas District tournament held in February.

STRIKING A CHORD

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piscopal Collegiate Orchestra Concertmaster Vann Lee, 9th Grader, attended the Wildwood Chamber Soloists Camp led

by Episcopal Collegiate Orchestra Director, Kiril Laskarov.

The summer camp at Wildwood Academy of Music took place from June 10-14 and featured individual lessons and chamber orchestra rehearsals. Outside of camp, Vann and other Episcopal students have the opportunity to learn from Mr. Laskarov in an innovative program designed to nurture and enhance the talents of string musicians through a unique blend of individual instruction and small ensemble classes. This twofold approach provides Episcopal students with the opportunity to receive personalized guidance while also benefiting from the collaborative dynamics of ensemble playing.

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CHOIR HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES

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hroughout the 2023-24 school year, Episcopal Collegiate’s Choir Program achieved numerous milestones: four Upper School students competed at the All-State Choir Auditions in February following their success in the All-Region Auditions. The Concert Choir garnered “Excellent” ratings in Concert Performance and “Superior” ratings in sight-reading at the Regional Choral Performance Assessments, qualifying for the State Performance Assessments. Both the Middle and Upper School Choirs participated in two spring concerts: the Annual Fine Arts Showcase in February and the Spring “Pop” Concert in April.

They also collaborated with percussion ensembles for their annual Percussion Concert and made appearances at Class Day and Commencement. Seniors Madelyn Shurley and Jack Schuhmacher received recognition at Class Day for their exceptional contributions to the Concert Choir and AP Music Theory, respectively. Episcopal Collegiate’s Choir Program flourishes with four distinguished ensembles (Concert Choir, Episcopal Chorus, Men’s Glee Club, and Faculty Choir), exemplifying a dedication to excellence and community service within Episcopal Collegiate.

LITTLE SINGERS, BIG IMPACT

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his past spring, Wildcat Chorale toured Little Rock, singing songs of appreciation to community helpers.

Students brainstormed a list of those who positively impact our community, inspiring Mrs. Clark to organize an in-town field trip where the choir performed for nine of these groups including the Central Fire Station, Arkansas Food Bank, Little Rock Animal Village, Red Cross, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, and the MacArthur Museum of Military History.

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HONORED ARTISTS

ARKANSAS CENTRAL REGIONAL ART SHOW

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tudents who secured first place in the Arkansas Central Region Art Show qualified to compete at the state level, showcasing their exceptional talents.

Among them, 8th Grader, Amina Sallam distinguished herself by earning the opportunity to compete in the esteemed 63rd Annual Young Artists Competition, hosted by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Student art featured left to right: Amina Sallam ’29, Helen Jiménez ’28, Lane Wells ’30

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C E L E B R AT I N G A R T

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elebrating Art is an organization and competition that celebrates and promotes arts in schools across the nation. The top entries are published in an anthology. Last fall, we had sixteen Middle School students accepted for the publication.

Student art featured left to right: Kingston Glasgow ’29, Nate Haslow ’28, Vivie Embry ’30, Toni Little ’28, Quinn Tucker ’30

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C E L E B R AT I N G A R T Student art featured left to right: Lily Gregory ’29, Paige Wells ’28, Anna Lammers ’30, Bryce Blackshaw ’30, Mary Carol Daugherty ’29

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C E L E B R AT I N G A R T Student art featured left to right: Anne Elizabeth Gray ’29, Olivia Sewell ’30, Lane Wells ’30, Maggie Wippo ’28, Amelia Clark ’30

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A R O U N D C A M P U S : E N D O F Y E A R C E L E B R AT I O N S

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HARRIET CALHOUN STEPHENS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

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The Harriet Calhoun Stephens Distinguished Service Award was given to Joan Strauss, a cornerstone of Episcopal Collegiate School’s community, for her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment over the past decade. As a Board of Trustees member for 11 years, including seven years as President, Joan has guided the School through significant moments of growth and achievement, including strategic planning, capital campaigns, and navigating the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Her dedication has positively influenced the School’s trajectory, marked by wisdom, optimism, and a commitment to excellence. Beyond her Board service, Joan has also been an engaged parent, homeroom mom, and leader in the Parents’ Auxiliary. She also made significant contributions to the School’s 25th Anniversary celebrations, showcasing her commitment to honoring the School’s history and looking forward to a vibrant future.

JACKSON T. STEPHENS OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD The Jackson T. Stephens Outstanding Faculty Award is given annually to a teacher who embodies the qualities of humility, energy, innovation, and high expectations for student learning.

The 2023-24 recipient, Ms. Julie Fitz, is a remarkable educator who has made a significant impact on Episcopal Collegiate School beyond her teaching duties. With her ability to anticipate and solve problems, she has taken on various roles, from registrar to publication design course instructor, and has upgraded data systems to enhance the work of various departments. Her positive attitude and collaborative spirit inspire students, faculty, and parents alike, with feedback praising her for challenging and encouraging students to explore new ideas and strive for excellence. Despite battling cancer during the pandemic, Ms. Fitz showed unwavering dedication to the school community, earning the respect and admiration of her colleagues.

JACKSON T. STEPHENS OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD

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The Jackson T. Stephens Outstanding Senior Award is presented to a graduating student who embodies the qualities of determination, loyalty, integrity, hard work, and commitment to serving others.

The 2023-24 recipient, Jack Schuhmacher, is a shining example of these values. With a remarkable work ethic, maturity, and integrity, Jack has excelled academically, musically, and athletically, completing a demanding schedule with ease and enthusiasm. He has also demonstrated leadership and dedication through various extracurricular activities, including serving as Honor Council President, Writing Center Operations Manager, and member of multiple honor societies. What sets Jack apart is his humility, kindness, and quiet confidence, as well as his genuine devotion to the community.

His character, friendship, and willingness to push past limits to achieve success will be remembered long after graduation.

CAMPUS CLASS OF 2024: A YEAR OF CONTINUED TRADITION The Class of 2024 and their families celebrated their remarkable accomplishments with several exciting awards and ceremonies last spring. In early May, the College T-Shirt Picnic tradition brought families together on the quad, sharing a joyful picnic to celebrate the seniors’ future academic journeys.

The Baccalaureate ceremony at Trinity Cathedral was a moving event, with senior readers and a heartfelt homily delivered by Jay Clark, father of senior Quin Clark. This moment of reflection and gratitude set a meaningful tone for the days ahead.

Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 18, were the highlight of the weekend. The senior class and attendees welcomed esteemed guest speaker, Ms. Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President and Senior Policy Advisor at Stephens Inc. Ms. Kissel and the senior class speakers’ inspiring words and achievements set a powerful example, marking the culmination of a memorable and significant journey.

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BLAZER CEREMONY On May 14, the Class of 2025 received their senior blazers. The blazers are a way to recognize the seniors’ earned achievements in their final year at Episcopal and symbolize their leadership role within the School.

5TH GRADE RECOGNITION The 5th Grade Recognition Ceremony is a special celebration honoring the accomplishments and achievements of our 5th graders as they transition to Middle School. This memorable event brings together students, families, and faculty to celebrate the incredible growth, progress, and contributions made by our 5th graders throughout their Lower School journey.

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SILVER CELEBRATION On April 20, the landscape of Episcopal Collegiate’s Championship Gym was transformed into an elegant setting for families, alumni, faculty, and friends to come together in celebration of 25 years of the School. The Silver Celebration was a wonderful bookend to a yearlong series of events commemorating the history and founding of Episcopal. More than 500 guests made up the evening’s attendance, including alumni from the inaugural graduating Class of 2004 to members of the Class of 2020.

Thank you to the Silver Celebration Committee and sponsors for helping make this anniversary event a tremendous success!

MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS At the end of the school year, our Middle School students took part in the inaugural “Middle School Madness,” an event sponsored by the Parents’ Auxiliary. This celebration, the year’s final social event for middle schoolers, featured colorful teams competing in a range of exciting games and activities. A standout favorite was the shark-themed obstacle course, which brought extra enthusiasm to the day.

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FIELD DAY Lower School Field Day was an unforgettable celebration! With the incredible support of our Parents’ Auxiliary and dedicated parent volunteers, our students enjoyed a day full of games and treats together. From navigating the obstacle course and showing their skills in the pizza box race to battling it out in tug-of-war, it was the perfect way to cap off the school year.

WELCOME, NEW FACULTY This summer, we welcomed a talented group of educators for the 2024-25 academic year.

These individuals bring with them a wealth of experience, passion, and expertise in their respective fields, and we are excited to have them on board. Our new faculty members come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines (welcome home, Ariana Beaudoin, Class of 2018), and are committed to providing our students with a world-class education.

From seasoned veterans to first-year teachers, they are all united by their dedication to academic excellence, innovative teaching methods, and a passion for inspiring and mentoring young minds. As we begin this new academic year, we are grateful for the talents and perspectives of our new faculty.

SENIOR RETREAT TO CAMP MITCHELL The Senior Camp Mitchell Retreat aims to further unite seniors before their final school year. Seniors select a theme for the year, with this year’s theme being “Solid as a Rock” and engage in vision-casting sessions to shape their senior experience. Accompanied by a group of Upper School faculty and staff, seniors receive guidance on leadership roles within the school community. The retreat includes team-building activities and a chapel service featuring a speech from the senior class president, emphasizing their role as school-wide leaders.

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AROUND CAMPUS

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ver the summer nearly 2000 students participated in the Summer at the E program. The campus was bustling with Taylor Swift fans, young cyclists, athletes, artists, ninjas, and more.

We are grateful for the support of our Episcopal community, which was crucial to the success of Summer at the E. Thanks to our dedicated student volunteers, passionate teachers, and supportive parents, every camper enjoyed an unforgettable experience. From beginning to end, the summer program was a wonderful opportunity for families to unite, make memories, and build lasting connections.

We loved the playful spirit of summer— tutus, mustaches, water days, and fun experiments. It was heartwarming to see the students’ excitement when they returned.

We can’t wait to do it all again next year, making it even better and watching our campers grow from August to May.”

For inquiries or more information regarding Summer at the E 2025, please reach out to Director of Auxiliary Programs, Libby Conder at lconder@episcopalcollegiate.org.

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IZ’ERICA JACKSON

LIBBY CONDER

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY PROGRAMS

DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY PROGRAMS

Episca-Volunteers!

A record number of current students and young alumni volunteered for Safety Town’s 40th Anniversary.

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AROUND CAMPUS

LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS SHINE AT CAPSTONE NIGHT

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ast spring’s Capstone was an exciting night in the life of the Lower School! The evening gave our youngest Wildcats the chance to showcase for their families all that they have been learning in fun, interactive ways! With a paper guide in hand, students checked off each learning space they visited, participating Name: in activities in music, e CAPSTONE at th E Spanish, art, the design go! you as on destinati Check off each labs, and P.E. The best part is: the entire event was mostly led by students.

Students visited the Quinn Teaching Gardens where they were invited to walk the labyrinth and leave a stone behind to represent something they Hungry? Check out the Food Trucks outside! were grateful for. In the hallway leading up to the butterfly garden, they added to a collaborative mural about art, music, and Spanish. In the Discovery Lab, they planted succulent seeds to take home and watch grow! For a fun, art-focused project, students learned how to fold an origami paper crane. Each crane went toward the goal of crafting 1,000 for an art installation. In the music room, 1st through 5th grade students fiddled with Boomwhackers—brightly colored percussion instruments– and our book fair took over the library! With all of these engaging activities (not to mention the yummy food trucks), it seemed Lower School parents had as much fun as their students.

ART, SPANISH, & MUSIC with Ms. Saoud (Kinder) Add to a collaborative mural about art, music, and Spanish in the hallway leading to the butterfly garden.

YOUR CLASSROOM Show off all of your writing, math, and other amazing learning you’ve been doing with your homeroom teacher

DISCOVERY LAB (K-2nd) Plant a succulent seed to take home and watch it grow. Succulents are beautiful with vibrant colors and require very little maintenance but they adore the sun.

PE Join in the fun for Cross the River, a game that requires team planning & working together so you don’t fall in!

LABRYNTH Walk the labyrinth path and add a pebble to the side of the path for something you are grateful for or a stone that moves you.

ART

(1st-5th) Learn how to fold an origami paper crane and help us reach our goal of making 1000 paper cranes for an art installation.

MUSIC (1st-5th) Play along with Boomwhackers! Don’t know how? Ms. Clark can help you learn!

EXPLORATORY DESIGN (3rd-5th) Delve into the world of microcontrollers, exploring the endless possibilities with MIT's MakeyMakey.

Check out 3D animation, WeVideo, Minecraft EDU, & Robotics!

LIBRARY

Shop the Book Fair!

SCIENCE (3rd-5th) Create your own "Ring of Fire" drawing and add it to the eclipse display outside the science room.

SPANISH (1st-5th) Work your way through 5 different stations where you can show off your Spanish skills & maybe pick up a few more!

CAPSTONE NIGHT WAS AN INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL AND FUN EVENT WHERE STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO NOT ONLY SHOWCASE THEIR LEARNING, BUT ENGAGE THEIR FAMILIES IN THE LEARNING PROCESS. THIS NIGHT PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO SHINE IN EACH OF THEIR CO-CURRICULAR CLASSES. CAPSTONE HAS TYPICALLY BEEN AN EVENT FOCUSED ON CLASSROOM LEARNING AND THIS INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH ALLOWED STUDENTS TO LEAD THEIR PARENTS THROUGH ACTIVITIES IN MUSIC, SPANISH, ART, THE DESIGN LABS, AND EVEN P.E. THIS ALLOWED THOSE STUDENTS WHO DON'T LOVE SHARING THEIR WRITING, FOR EXAMPLE, TO SHOW THEIR SKILLS IN OTHER AREAS THAT TYPICALLY HAVEN'T BEEN HIGHLIGHTED!”

CATHERINE SCHUHMACHER HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

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GO WILDCATS!

SPRING ATHLETIC AWARDS

Athletic awards are presented seasonally to recognize Wildcat student-athletes for their dedication and achievements. The highest honors—Wildcat of the Year, the Sportsmanship Award, and other Special Awards—are given to senior athletes who have significantly contributed to the success of our programs. These awards are presented during Class Day, celebrating athletic excellence and sportsmanship in our community.

Varsity Baseball Most Valuable Wildcat: Hunter Grumbles Most Improved: John Jennings Coaches Award: Matthew Vano

Junior High Track Most Valuable Athlete: Evie Tuite, Xavier Griffin Most Improved: Abby Zamilpa, Rhett Braunecker Wildcat Award: Lili Norman, Sam Frampton

Varsity Boys Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Year: Jack Schuhmacher Defensive Player of the Year: Koen Perry Most Improved: Jake Harrelson

Middle School Golf Most Valuable Golfer: Scotty Hulett Most Improved: Brenna Morris Coaches Award: Beyah Fitzgerald

Varsity Girls Lacrosse Most Valuable Wildcat: Caroline Brantley Heart of a Wildcat: Claire Wallace Most Improved: Izzy Bailey

Middle School Soccer Wildcats Offensive Player: Layla Dement, Will Heard Wildcat Defensive Player: Serena Utter, Griffin Blackmon Coaches Award: Ruth Brantley, Everett Gill

Varsity Rowing Wildcat Award: Aden Zamilpa Most Improved: Emily Stone Coaches Award: Alice McCormick Varsity Boys Soccer Most Valuable Wildcat: Jayden Childers Defensive Player of the Year: Todd McCormick Wildcat Award: Quin Clark Varsity Girls Soccer Most Valuable Wildcat: Heidi Sanders, Lauren Humiston Coaches Award: Stella Cochran Varsity Track Most Valuable Athlete: Jordan Cross, Ella Gary, Christian Brown Most Improved: Aiden Dellimore Coaches Award: Caroline Brantley, Ben Blackmon

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Wildcat of the Year Jack Schuhmacher Caroline Brantley Sportsmanship Award Carter Huff Claire Wallace Special Senior Awards Quin Clark Elijah Mason Hunter Grumbles Jakeb Tritt Jaxon Coleman Sophie Eble Izzy Bailey Madelyn Shurley Lena Hansen Lovey Reynolds

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Girls soccer defended their crown and repeated at the 3A State Championship, defeating CAC 6-0.

STANDOUT PLAYERS: Heidi Sanders was named the MVP with Lauren Humiston, Laney Marsh, and Maggie Ransdell named to the All-Tournament team. All State members included Stella Cochran, Heidi Sanders, Maggie Ransdell, and Lauren Humiston.

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AT H L E T I C H I G H L I G H TS BASEBALL: The boys baseball team navigated through a season of growth, integrating several inexperienced players into starting roles. Their resilience paid off with a 3rd place finish in the conference, and secured their third trip to the Regional Tournament.

This is the first time a three-peat has been done in the program’s history!

COLLEGE SIGNING: Hunter Grumbles signed to play baseball at Trinity University in San Antonio.

BOYS TRACK: The boys track team delivered strong performances with Christian Brown earning a victory in the 110m hurdles and a 2nd place finish in the 300m hurdles. Aiden Dellimore secured 2nd place finishes in both the 800m and 1600m runs.

COLLEGE SIGNING: Christian Brown signed to the Track and Field team at the University of Central Arkansas.

GIRLS TRACK: The girls track team finished their season as class 3A state runner-up, highlighted by exceptional performances across various events.

Jordan Cross dominated with victories in the 100m, 200m, and 400m dashes. Additionally, the girls 4x400m relay team consisting of Lauren Humiston, Ella Gary, Caroline Brantley, and Jordan Cross secured a 2nd place finish. In the 4x800m relay, Caroline Brantley, Lauren Humiston, Stella Cochran, and Ella Gary also earned 2nd place.

Individually, Ella Gary took 2nd in the 1600m run, Lauren Humiston placed 5th in the 800m run, and Stella Cochran finished 6th in the 3200m run.

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BOYS SOCCER: The Boys soccer team advanced to the Elite Eight in the state tournament under the direction of new Head Coach Dylan Waugh. The Wildcats were led by Jayden Childers who was named to the All-State Tournament Team. Jayden was also named to the AAA All-Star Team. All State honorees include Jayden Childers, Jack Cochran, Todd McCormick and Will Jones. Their outstanding performances not only brought pride to our school but also set a high standard for future Wildcats to aspire to.

COLLEGE SIGNING: Jayden Childers signed to play soccer at Hendrix College.

ROWING: In only its second year as a school sport at Episcopal, the rowing team enjoyed growth and success while competing at the Oklahoma City Invitational, and Little Rock’s first ever City Championship Regatta.

Season highlights included first place finishes in the OKC invite in the Women’s U17 single and the Women’s quad, and third in the Men’s double. At City Championships, the Wildcats took first place in the Men’s Novice double, Women’s U17 single, Women’s Youth single, Men’s Youth single, Men’s Youth double and Women’s Youth double.

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LACROSSE Dr. Chuck McCormick Reflects on the History of the Lacrosse Program at Episcopal and a Stellar 2024 Season

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n the fall of 2018, several Episcopal boys - Teddy Jones, Seth Towe, Jonathan Franks, Tatum Howard, and Brandon Wells approached school administration about starting a lacrosse team. Although lacrosse is not a sanctioned AAA sport, other schools like Pulaski Academy, Catholic High School, and Bryant High School were establishing programs to compete with teams in Northwest Arkansas and the greater region. The decision was made to start a boys team at Episcopal, and a group of like-minded parents and lacrosse coaches throughout the state founded the Natural State Lacrosse League.

Episcopal’s first boys’ lacrosse season was the spring of 2019 and represented a composite team of students from Episcopal and other schools. Because a number of the boys had played youth lacrosse for Little Rock Lightning, the team performed capably against its Central Arkansas foes, though the teams in Northwest Arkansas, particularly Bentonville and Springdale, proved extremely difficult opponents due to having many more experienced players and coaches. After that season, and in the fall of 2019, Coach Collins stepped aside due to other work responsibilities, and the School hired Coach Patrick Rogers. Coach Rogers had played college la-

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Dr. Chuck McCormick Head of Middle School Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach

crosse at Hendrix and brought a hard-nosed brand of play to Episcopal. The 2020 season was cut short due to Covid in March, though the team played really well until that point and would have made the state tournament had there been one. Shortly after the start of the 2021 season, Bryant High School’s program closed temporarily, and five-six of its top players joined the Episcopal team, helping it to reach the state championship game, where it ultimately fell short to Bentonville. The fact that the Bentonville team also won the Oklahoma state championship that year is a testament to the Episcopal team’s hard work and improvement. The 2022 and 2023 seasons had mixed results, with the Episcopal boys making the state playoffs, but failing to advance beyond the semi-final game.

Coach Rogers retired following the 2023 season, and Coach Dan Patterson, his assistant, took the reins for the 2024 season. With only five veteran players remaining from previous teams, Coach Dan did a noteworthy job recruiting new players, retaining those veterans who had experienced considerable success, and including eighth grade students as part of his team. Also noteworthy is that in 2024, the Episcopal boys’ team was comprised exclusively by Episcopal students, and the future looks bright for 2025!

Girls’ lacrosse begins one year later. . .

Having started a boys’ lacrosse team, the School knew that it needed to field a girls’ squad as well. In 2019, Coach Sydney Butler was hired to teach sixth grade life science and began recruiting girls to play on an Episcopal Girls’ Lacrosse team in spring of 2020. At least 20 girls, including nine eighth grade girls, went out for the inaugural squad, and while they did not win any games that first, Covid-shortened season, they bonded, had a lot of fun, and most of them stayed with the sport. In spring of 2021, the girls’ team won one game against Bryant High School. Coach Butler departed Episcopal following that season to pursue a master’s degree, and I assumed head coaching duties. I worked hard to recruit girls in grades 8-12 to join the program, and that third year the team beat all of its Central Arkansas rivals - Pulaski Academy, Mount St. Mary’s, and Bryant - and made the state playoffs for the first time.

Though the team lost to Shreveport’s CE Byrd High School, the girls team had tasted success! The following year, the team added CE Byrd to its list of vanquished foes, made the state playoffs for the second time, and lost a very close game to Fayetteville in the semi-finals, which Episcopal hosted. In 2024, the Episcopal girls were paced by five seniors who had helped start the program as eighth graders. The team was strong throughout and with the exception of a loss to Bryant (now renamed Salt County) dominated its Central Arkansas opponents, as well as enjoying wins against Fayetteville and Bentonville, two teams which it had never beaten.

In the state semi-final game, Episcopal qualified for the state final with a decisive victory against Fayetteville. Playing Bentonville for the state title and for the third time that season, the Lady Wildcats fell 16-14 in a thriller. On the girls’ side, too, Episcopal’s lacrosse future looks bright!

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TWO LOWER SCHOOL TEACHERS TAKE THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME TO KENYA Author Tracy Peterson and Co-Author Jessica McSpadden

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n July, we had the opportunity to travel to Africa to broaden our understanding of Kenyan culture and African art. I am a first grade teacher moving up to second this year and Jessica is our fabulous Lower School art teacher. For Jessica, in the Lower School art curriculum, she already incorporates art from different cultures. She has lessons from Africa, but they’re based on limited, second-hand knowledge. We both saw this trip as an opportunity to connect with the beautiful Kenyan art, culture, personality and, in turn, share that information with our students.

Having a global awareness that is authentic is always an advantage when teaching any age group.

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combines travel experiences with school trips for teachers around the world. As a recipient of the Jackson T. Stephens Outstanding Faculty Award and a Parents’ Auxiliary grant, we were able to make the trip a reality. We met in NYC and spent a day there at the Color Factory and stayed at the TWA Hotel. From there we jumped on a nonstop f light to Nairobi, Kenya and 15 hours later, we arrived. The joy of the trip began when we met and interacted with our new friends who made up our cohort. From Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, we traveled to Mukuyuni and visited a school that we had a partnership with called the HIP school. It was a short ten hour bus ride to get there, but fascinating to watch life along the way. The other thing we learned is roads

aren’t good and traffic laws are merely a suggestion. We stayed two days in nice, yet very basic, rural accommodations when we visited the HIP school. We were welcomed with open arms, with both Jessica and I teaching lessons to different groups at the school. We also had the opportunity to cook in the kitchen and also helped to build a much needed food shelter that our group had raised $2,500 to fund. As we were interacting and teaching we were met with awe and respect by students and teachers alike. Children are learning f luent English at a young age and it is clearly a priority to be at least bilingual.

The Kenyan education system is quite different from the U.S. All students, public or private, wear uniforms, and when we were

driving through Kenya, we would see them walking along the side of the road, early in the morning, on their way to school. A bus driver told us that they may have to do their chores before they go to school or leave school early to help a parent. They work so hard, and their education is important enough to walk miles to school or to the nearest bus stop. We also learned that there would be fewer girls attending school when there was a drought because they were the ones that stayed home from school to fetch the water. Gender equality is something that they are working hard on, but it is still very different from what we see in the United States.

Despite the noted differences, kids are still kids. We saw that, even thousands of miles away from Episcopal, the school curriculum was similar, with teachers and students with common hopes and dreams. The children we met have very little, yet they show up each day with a desire to learn and make themselves better. The classrooms often accommodate 48 students with dirt f loors and no electricity, which was eye-opening. We saw, first hand, how much need there is

in the world, and it underscored for us the importance of community service, not just across the world, but the needs that we can address in our own backyard.

In addition to intense school time, we had great opportunities to immerse ourselves into the safari culture of the Maasi Mara, and the Rift Valley, both being in the Southwest corner of Kenya. Along with having the opportunity to get very up close and personal with giraffes and elephants in Nairobi, we stayed at a fabulous lodge on the Maasi Mara and had the chance to participate in a full day safari. We started that safari day with a hot air balloon ride over the Maasi. Bucket list item for both of us right there!

We had another opportunity to go on a boat safari where we viewed lots of birds and hippos, a bike riding safari, where we followed a herd of zebras, and a small group ventured out one morning and were treated to many rhino, giraffe, and ostrich clusters.

Even with some setbacks and a language barrier, we found ways to connect. On the last day, we visited the Kazuri Bead Factory in Nairobi, which employs single mothers from surrounding villages and trains

them on creating ceramic beads and jewelry. Kauri is Swahili for small and beautiful, and we got to see the process they use to create their jewelry and the ladies performed a beautiful song for us. We also got to witness some organized civil unrest within the city of Nairobi on the final day, so we really felt like we saw so many aspects of this amazing part of the country.

On top of all the Kenya specific things that we experienced we also went to interact with teachers who taught grades 1-12 across the United States. All the pop up conversations and mini inservices were amazing. To say these people have all become very special to us is an understatement.

Without the support of Episcopal Collegiate School this trip would not have been possible for either of us. To say it was life changing doesn’t come close to explaining the scope of this trip.

We are forever grateful to have had this experience and hope that we continue to share what we have learned and use it to inspire students and faculty members alike.

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Annual Report 2023-24

WITH GRATITUDE, T

he 2023-24 school year at Episcopal Collegiate was a remarkable one, thanks to the ongoing enthusiasm and commitment from parents, alumni and their families, faculty and staff, and friends. In this Annual Report, we highlight the incredible impact the generosity of many has made on our students and the excellent educational experience we are so proud of.

The Annual Fund is the School’s highest philanthropic priority. Through commitment and generosity to this fund, we are able to meet the emerging needs of our School community.

Support of the Annual Fund has a direct impact on the core of what makes Episcopal so special — our campus, our programs, and our people.

The contributions highlighted on the following pages have enriched our academic programs, expanded extracurricular opportunities, and provided experiences both on the field and in the classroom that open doors for students. Beyond the financial support, it’s the shared commitment to our mission that truly sets our school community apart. Each donation, volunteer effort, and partnership has helped create a challenging and supportive environment where every student and faculty member can thrive. These gifts go above and beyond the price of tuition to allow the School to continue investing in the excellence of our campus, faculty, and student opportunities.

This report is more than just a list of recognition; it’s a celebration of the connections and stories behind each contribution.

Thank you for your belief in our vision and for playing a vital role in our success. Your generosity continues to shape our school’s future, empowering the next generation of leaders!

Hannah Bryan Director of Advancement

ANNUAL REPORT

Annual Fund Donors by Giving Level Thank you to all who supported the 2023-24 Episcopal Collegiate Annual Fund, including 26 donors who requested to remain anonymous. We proudly celebrate the generosity of donors at all levels, as gifts of any amount impact the daily lives of our students. All donors are listed by their household publication name, unless otherwise requested by the donor.

Every effort was made to produce an accurate donor listing. Please contact Hannah Bryan with any corrections: hbryan@episcopalcollegiate.org.

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LEGACY SOCIETY Recognizes donors whose Annual Fund gifts are $15,000 or more

The Brown Foundation, Inc. of Houston Terri and Chuck Erwin Cassie and Jason LaFrance Anne and Richard Massey Mary and David Ritchey

Jason and Julie Smith Harriet and Warren Stephens Katie and Miles Stephens ’04 Joan and Noel Strauss

HEADMASTER’S PLATINUM COUNCIL Recognizes donors whose Annual Fund gifts are between $10,000 and $14,999

Michelle and Allen Carney Heather and Sam Carter Maureen and Jamie Griffin* CeCe and Howard Martindale

Richard Nadeau Lynn and George R. O’Connor Cappy and Charles Whiteside Episcopal Collegiate Parents’ Auxiliary

HEADMASTER’S GOLD COUNCIL Recognizes donors whose Annual Fund gifts are between $5,000 and $9,999

Mary Browne Allen and Ryan Allen Jamie and John Robert Bizzell Ginger and Thomas Blackmon Jr. Sydney and Bentley Blackmon Lauren and Beau Blair Sandra and Larry Bowden Sandra and Tom Charlton* Cristy and Chris Cooley Parker Cope ’08 Drs. Nancy and D. Bradley Davis Michelle* and Joseph Dowell Mrs. Mary Lou Entzminger Donna and David Jacks The Janes Family

Jeanne and Harold Joyner Leslie and Mark Lee Katie DeFore and Khaled Khasawneh Mary-Margaret and Matthew Marks Carol and Fred Meadors Karen and Randy Mourot Rachael and Daniel Oberste Jacqueline and Michael Retzer Susan and Mark Reynolds Janet Jones Company Vicki and Kevin Scanlon Anne and Tom Wallace Drs. Taylor Washburn and Kenneth Howell Laurie and Richard Worsham

SHIELD SOCIETY Recognizes donors whose Annual Fund gifts are between $2,500 and $4,999

Mary Kaye* and Alex Baker Ellon Cockrill Paula and Eddie Drilling Wendy and David Foster Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Gary Priscilla and Thomas Howard Kim Koch

Holly Larkin and Tod Cochran Dr. Stefanie Leacock and The Rev. Robert Leacock* Debbie and George Makris Jan and Jack Robertson Lauren and Matthew Vandiver LauraBeth and Robert Vogel Valerie and Tom Wright FIVE OR MORE YEARS OF CONSECUTIVE GIVING

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Annual Fund Donors by Giving Level 1998 SOCIETY Recognizes donors whose Annual Fund gifts are between $1,000 and $2,499

Mrs. Amber W. Bagley and Dr. Alan Bagley Dr. Jane Anne Blakney-Bailey and Mr. Brendon Bailey Sandy Barakat Ashlea and Tad Beene Julianna and John Brandenberger Shelley and Darek Braunecker Kristen and Pete Braunfisch Mary Jane* and Laney Briggs Hannah* and Nick Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Ben Butler Mollie and John Campbell Kristen and Christopher Chase Susan Day and Skip Clemmons Dr. and Mrs. Chris Colclasure Maryelle Vonlanthen and Charles Compton* Kim and Chad Crank Gwin and Cotten Cunningham Lauren and Merritt Dake Elizabeth and Alex Daniel* Amanda and Jacy Daugherty Anna and Thomas Dickinson Caris and Ryan Fitzgerald Bess and Michael Grobmyer Elizabeth and Shawn Grotte Megan and Lucas Hargraves Tracy and Woody Harrelson Dr. Maria Porter-Hehnke and Lt. Col. Paul Hehnke Katie and Brett Huff Angie and Jordan Johnson Beth and Drew Jones Lisa and David Jones Liza and Jason Joyner ’06 Margaret and Jake King Karen and John Lammers

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Neal and Nat Lea Tammy and Roberts Lee Catherine Love Ashley and Micah Marsh* Julie and Lynn Marshall Stacey and Wes Martin Sharla Massey ’07 Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Mayton Grace Anne and Clay McGeorge The Very Reverend Amy Dafler Meaux and Mr. Jared Meaux Kristen and Michael Moyers Susie and Eric Munson Erin and Evan Newbolt Ann and Rob Nichols Lisa and David Nutt Jill and Ted Penick Harriett and Terry Pollock Elizabeth and Scott Poynter Catherine* and Matthew Radtke* Amber Read-Zamilpa and Ismael Zamilpa Tiffany and Brian Reddick Melissa and Cooper Riley Dede and Vince Robinson Leah and William Rolston Marcella* and Erick Saoud* Melissa and John Mark Saviers Jennifer and Bryan Scanlon Catherine* and Blake Schuhmacher Elizabeth Butler Scott Kim and Billy Shurley Drs. Dora and Michael Smith

Susan and G. Richard Smith Margaret and James Staley Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stoltz* Cindy and Robert Wage Courtney and Jonathan Warren Carrie Whiteside Smalling and Mark Smalling Penny and Gordon Wilbourn Robyn and James Wilkerson

Donna and Jon Wolfe Robert J. Wolfe Liza and Chris Wright Maggie and Chris Young Natalie and Gregory Zawada Stacy and Howard Hurst

BELL SOCIETY Recognizes donors whose Annual Fund gifts are between $500 and $999

Megan and Randall Baber Shannon and Erik Bailey Andre Bernard Vivian* and Dan Blair Christian Braunfisch ’10 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bright Kelly and Johnny Brown Melissa and Allen Campbell Patrick Carey Chase and Charles Crocker Nicole Cunningham Cathy and Marvin Daniel Dr. and Mrs. J. Craig Davis Muay and Todd Dillard Emily and Jonathan Dixon Lana* and Brian Erb Theresa Wyrick and David Glover Dr. Natalie M. Griffin ’06 Alicia* and Keith Hughes Leslie and Jeff Humiston E. Curtis Jeffries Phyllis and Randy Jones Margaret and Jim Keet

Susan Langley Kara Lenfestey* and Scott Lien* Brooks* and Candler Mathews Julie and Aaron McCallister* Elizabeth and Scott McLaughlin Kathryn and Michael McMillian Drs. Keith Wolter and Jill Mhyre Lisa and James Miller Dr. Paula Morris Emily and Jason Nadeau Julie and Jon Newsum Nikki and Paul Parnell Brandi and Michael Pierce Laura and Scott Rawlings Cissy and Steve Rucker Laura and Brad Schnackenberg Jane Anne Murphy Shanahan ’06 Aimee and Michael Shelby Linda Strother Marlene* and David Ware Lauren and Allen Williams The Williams Family Claire Worley ’12*

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ANNUAL REPORT

Annual Fund Donors by Giving Level WILDCAT FRIEND Recognizes donors whose Annual Fund gifts are between $1 and $499

Betsy Abbott* Riley Adams Wilma Alexander Traci Allen Ashley Anderson* David Anderson Michele and Charles Anderson Dinah and Eddie Arnold Martha and Joshua Ayres Chandler Blank Bailey ’06 Alyssa Baker ’20 Melissa* and Dustin Baker Tammy and Mike Baker William Baker ’16 Jennifer Balcom* Anna Barefield* Kristin Barnes ’14 Marlane Barnes Jillian and John Barnett* Kathryn Barrett Misty Baugh Monty Baugh Deirdre and Andrew Beaupre The Rt. Rev. Larry R. Benfield Rita and Charley Benson Heather Benton* Claudia Beverly Alyssa Farmer and Daniel Binder* Courtney and Travis Black Laura Katherine Blackwell Gus Blass Barbara and Steve Bonds Dr. and Mrs. Robert Borg Jamie and Michiko Borg Madelyn Grace Bowden ’20 The Boyd Family Sarah and Jens Boyd 40 | The E Magazine

Riley Brady ’23 Caitlyn Brandom ’17 Charlie Brandom ’22 Amy and Dow Brantley Emily Braunfisch ’23 Hans Braunfisch ’13 Josef Braunfisch ’17 JP Braunfisch ’20 Megan and Phillip Brick Catherine Bridges Mortimer ’18* Susie* and Jon Bridges Mary Claire Briggs ’19 Jan Britt* Caylee and Ben Brockman ’08 Luke Brockman ’06 Tyler Brockman ’08 Laura ’08 and Cliff Brookshire Leslie and Sol Brotman Stephani* and Brooks Brown Philip Bruich Ashley Brummett Patti and Bill Bryant Megan McCain Bryant ’05 and Seth Bryant Katie Rude and David Bumpass Olivia Bynum ’13 Shalyn and Sean Calaway Martene* and Brian Campbell Grace Campbell ’22 Emily and Bradley Canada Taylor and Chase Carmichael Logan Carney ’20 Ashley Carr Sam Carrasquillo Blake Carter* Melissa and Michael Carter* Anne Cartwright

Meredith and Chad Causey Jessica Chaney* Karen* and Jay Clark Vicki and Phil Clark Lorie Clay* Robin Wright Cleary ’05 Sydney ’08 and Eugene Clifford ’08 Jennifer and Rogers Cockrill Susan Cole Brandi and John Collins Donna and David Cone Lisa and Jerry Conyer Chelsea and Brent Cook Leah Cook* Monica Corker* Laura Crawford* Ashley Crawley Christine and Stephen Creekmore Kasey and Jacob Creel Pam Cyphers Elizabeth and Jason Cummings Blaine Cunningham ’21 Kelly Curran and David Kelley Lauren Curtis* Sandra* and Randall Curtis Hope* and Matthew Dalton Jennifer Guimbellot and Sam Dalvi Jill and James Davis Kazmira Davis Mr. and Mrs. Clint Davis Wally Davis ’09 Angela* and Brian Deloney Colleen Lever Dennis Katie McCain Dostal ’14 Amy Dougherty Zac Downs Melissa and Scott Duncan

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WILDCAT FRIEND CONT. Hayden Dunn* Laura Dunnagan ’15 Amy Wiedower Eble and Brian Eble Sherin Elsheikh and Ahmed Sallam Julie Embry Valerie and Nezih Erkman Ellison Fairley ’23 Margaret Falcon* Lauren Weems Farley ’09 Ja’Ron Fells ’08 Amelia Ray Ferguson ’09 Dakini and Curtis Fields Erica and Szymanski Fields Anastasia Fink* Rachel Fisher Julie* and Chad Fitz Kelly and James Fitzgerald Sarah Reddick Flemister ’17 Lauren and Henry Ford Jennifer* and Cody Fortner* Valerie and Travis Fortner Sabrina and Joseph Framptom Wallace Frazier and Curt Chatham John Frets Herschel Friday ’19 Kelsey* and Brandon Friedel* Katy and Branon Fryar Marly* and Taylor Gammill Paige Gantar* Alex Geiger ’11 Johnny Geng ’19 Negeen Ghasedi* and John Bailey Ryan Gill Anne Gonzalez ’12 Charlie Gonzalez ’10 Bess Rystrom ’10 and Simon Gooch* Justin Gooseberry ’15 Maya and Johnathan Goree Abby Graham ’16 Kellen and Virginia Graham* Kendyl Brown and Stephen Gray Ruth and Thaddeus Gray Serena and Eric Green Courtney and James Greene

Jennifer and Evan Gregory Mo Griffin ’12 Stacy and John Grobmyer Indy Grotto* and Jason Weinheimer Sarah Catherine and Jorge Gutierrez Beate and Bruce Hall* Daron Hall ’06 Katherine and Adam Hall Elaine and Randal Hankins Kiva Hanson ’16 Jack Harbour ’23 Susan and John Harbour, Jr. Tiffany* and Adam Hargrave* Michelle Harper Ava Harrelson ’23 Cinthya and Matthew Harris Priscilla and Larry Keith Harvey Nikki and Lee Hastings Christi Headlee* Meredith Headlee ’17 Cathy Henson Emily Herren* Allison and Stephen Hester Mary and Steve Hickman Brooke and Tim Hicks Sarah Higgins* Anne* and Bradley Hogate Abby Hughes Holsclaw and Jason Holsclaw Ashley* and Jon Honeywell Lenna* and David Hopkins Sarah and Randy Hopkins Susan and Dusty Hoskyn Kathleen* and Samuel House Lucie Hughes ’20 Maggie Hurst Berkowitz ’10 Hayden Hurst ’04 Mimi M. and Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. Arlena Jackson Colleen Dempsey Jayroe ’05 Jennifer Jenkins* Gretchan and Corey Jennings Annabel* and Christopher Johnson Courtney* and Jeffery Johnson

Tyrell Johnson* Kelondria Johnson Susan and John Johnson Ben Jones ’13 Emmy Jones ’23 Martha and Grant Jones Janee Jones-Lankford Nick Jones* Joyce and Donald Jordan Amy and Thomas Joyner Lauren ’05 and Jonathan Joyner ’04 Chelsea* and Chris Kane Meredith Lee Katzenberg ’07 Jane Kang, M.D. and Sean David McCauley Misty* and Robert Keck Lauren and Joe Keeton Piper* and Jonathan Keizer Jenny and Owen Kelly Ashley* and Harrison Kemp Douglas Kessel ’11 Emily and William Kilgroe Kristen and Andrew King Susan and Jason Lafayette Colby Langley ’21 Mary Ann and Carrol Langston Laura Lanier ’14 Kiril Laskarov* Caroline Lawrence ’22 Lucy Lea ’23 David Lee Jack Lester* and Savannah Raup* Pamela Lewis* April and Paolo Lim Veronica Lim Dr. and Mrs. Sean Linder* Mr. and Mrs. Courtney N. Little Paige London* Matilda and Soren Louvring Angela and Edwin Lowther Nicole and Kale Ludwig Sandra Lyons Marie and James Mainard-O’Connell*

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ANNUAL REPORT WILDCAT FRIEND CONT. Beatrice and Matthew Maingi Robin and Steve Mangan Gabrielle and Chris Mangum Michelle and Mark Mann Aaron Manning Connie and Charles Manning Jenny Manning Lauren-Blair and Lambert Marshall ’07 Susie and William Marshall Emily Martin Jasmine Morris and Mahlon Martin ’15* Andrew Mathews ’18 Nancy and Walter May Candace Mayle Myia McBride ’09 The Rev. Michael T. McCain ’07 Dr. Chuck McCormick* Jack McCoy ’12 Ellie McDonough ’12 Mary McGowan Renee and Gavin McGraw Jordan McIntyre D’Angelo ’14 Cate and Will McLeane ’08 Beth McMichael* Molly and Chris McNulty Jessica McSpadden* Kevan Beth and Steven Meadors ’06 Dorothy Means* Erin Hearnsberger Melton ’09 Carol Arnold and Linda Miller Sara and Jay Mitchell Lotanna Mogbo ’23 Meredith and Tommy Moll Rhonda and Allen Moore Barbara and Mack Moore Nikki Moore ’04 Rachel Moore Yolanda and Stephon Moore Tricia* and Don Morgan Stephen Munson ’22 John Michael Murphy ’22 44 | The E Magazine

Mandy Murphy Toby Murry Faris Musallam ’19 Noura Musallam ’19 Charles Nelson Lena Nelson Mary Ann Nichols* Abigail Nixon ’08 Conner Noland ’14 Camille and Blake Norman Joan Norman Audra Norris* Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Norwood* Amy and Ryan O’Connor Dr. Sallie Oliphant and Mr. Ryan Brantley LaSonya and Lawrence Owens Hannah and Jacob Painter Kevin Paskey Kimberly Pate* Bhavisha and Parimal Patel Kasey and Larry Patrick Mary Claire Patton ’17 Katie and Hamilton Peek Susan and Martin Perry Tracy Peterson* Debbie Pettibone* Foster Pollock ’13 William Pollock ’14 Sarah and Jeff Priebe Molly and Jonathan Querdibitty Lily Radtke ’22 Lilly Randolph ’23 Christina Rathman* Whitney* and Josh Rawn Roylane and Cary Ray Connor Reddick ’13 Sophie Reynolds ’22 Elizabeth and Stuart Rhodes Bernadette and Jeremy Rhodes* Yolanda Richards

Christian Roberson ’11 Lesley and Stan Roberts Christopher Robinson* Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vincent Robinson Jr.* Yolonda Rodgers Lissette and Christian Rogers Mr. and Mrs. R. Mitchell Ross Sr. Mitch Ross ’16 Latese and James Rowell Amanda Russell ’14 Leslie Rutledge and Boyce Johnson Melissa and John Rutledge Saad Sabir* Drs. Laura and Scott Sanders Mary and Fred Scarborough Jeanne Schallhorn* Heather and Brent Schmiegelow Mickey and Joseph Searcy Leann Sears Stacey and Shay Sebree Colin Seibert The Wagner Family Claire Shannon* Beth Shannon ’22 Jennifer and Michael Shannon Allison Shaw* Lowell Sherrod* Michelle and Mike Slabaugh Callie* and Michael Slider Sarah and Roger Smart Aspen Smith ’22 Brenda Smith Che’ Smith ’22 Sadie Smith Wyatt Smith Anna Snow* David Snowden ’07 Amber and Jake Snowden Cassandra Ceron Rios and Hector Soriano Baron

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ANNUAL REPORT WILDCAT FRIEND CONT. Carol Souter Donna and Tom Southard Sherri and James Stacks Isabella Staggs ’23 Jennifer and Don Stalls* Jessica and Zachary Steadman Laura Stebbins ’11 Lauren and Nate Steel Christi Steijen and Nicole Rinewalt Amy and Eddie Stephenson* Emily and Teddy Stewart ’11 Clayborne Stone Dr. Shannon Stone and The Rev. Carey Stone Nicholas Stowe ’18 Alexa Strauss ’22 Ethan Strauss ’19 Steele Strauss ’12 Anna Caroline Strickland ’14 Lizzy Strickland ’17 Lauren and Lee Strother The Sullivan Family Sheila and Aubry Talley Juanita Lynn Taylor Sarah Tennille ’21 Emily and Josh Tennyson Anna TerAvest* Tonya Thomas* Bobby Miller David and Courtney Traylor Jodiane and Jamie Tritt Haley Tucker ’19 Martha Tucker Robert Tucker Kristin Tursky* Mary Van Etten The Rev. Mary Vano and Stephen T. Vano III* Decandria and Carl Vault* Pearl and Clifton Walker Dr. and Mrs. Chris Wall 46 | The E Magazine

Sarah Ware ’20 Melissa Weatherton Marie Lindquist and David Webb* Becky Wells Merrill and Richard Wells Tina* and Brent West Allyse Whitmore ’08 Stanislaus Whittlesey Anna Wilbourn ’12 Miller Wilbourn ’14 Rachel Wilbourn ’21 Austin Wild ’23 Claire Hyatt Wilkinson ’08 Mickey and Cory Willett Lauren and Kevin Williams Casey Cross Erin and Brandon Willis Jillian Wilson ’07 Randal Wilson* Mary Margaret and Eric Wippo Ronald Wise Christine and William Wisely Dawn Wolford and Brady Forrester Erin and Brett Wood Nedra and Jim Allen Wood Mary and Monty Woolley Carol Worley & Lech Matuszewski Tanner Worley ’14 Molly Deere and Brian Young Catherine and Dan Young Kimberly and Wayne Young Jennifer and Greg Barnes Cathy and Thomas Zimmerman

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ANNUAL REPORT

Capital & Special Giving Drs. Nancy and Bradley Davis The Brown Foundation Inc., of Houston Lisa and David Jones Anne and Richard Massey Karen and Randy Mourot Amy and Ryan O’Connor

Lynn and George R. O’Connor Mary and David Ritchey Family Gary Stoops Joan and Noel Strauss Laurie and Richard Worsham

LIBRARY GIFTS IN HONOR OF ALEX BROWN

Priscilla and Thomas Howard IN HONOR OF WES BROWN

Priscilla and Thomas Howard

IN HONOR OF MARGARET “MAGGIE” ENTZMINGER

Mrs. Mary Lou Entzminger IN HONOR OF KORI GORDON

Liza and Chris Wright

IN HONOR OF STEPHANI BROWN

Priscilla and Thomas Howard

Memorial Gifts MEMORIAL GIFTS

IN MEMORY OF JAKE AGAR

IN MEMORY OF KATHY CANNON HILL

Margaret Berkowitz

Joan and Noel Strauss

IN MEMORY OF LOIS AND RODNEY CUNNINGHAM

IN MEMORY OF RON HUGHES

Nicole Cunningham

Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Mayton Cassandra Ceron Rios and Hector Soriano Baron

IN MEMORY OF HENRY ENTZMINGER

Mrs. Mary Lou Entzminger

IN MEMORY OF “MR. DAVID” KENDRICK

IN MEMORY OF MARY JANE BOWSMAN FLOYD

The Sullivan Family

Mary Ann and Carrol Langston

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Honorarium Gifts HONORARY GIFTS IN HONOR OF 3RD GRADE TEAM

IN HONOR OF DAN BINDER

Kristen and Christopher Chase

Ellison Fairley ’23

IN HONOR OF 6TH GRADE TEAM

IN HONOR OF VIVIAN BLAIR

Jessica and Zachary Steadman IN HONOR OF 9TH GRADE TEAM

Melissa and Allen Campbell IN HONOR OF BETSY ABBOTT

Robyn and James Wilkerson IN HONOR OF ASHLEY ANDERSON

Robyn and James Wilkerson Shalyn and Sean Calaway Molly and Chris McNulty Negeen Ghasedi and John Bailey Mimi M. and Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. IN HONOR OF IZZY BAILEY ’24

Dr. Jane Anne Blakney-Bailey and Mr. Brendon Bailey

Mary Claire Briggs ’19 Stacy and John Grobmyer John Harbour ’23 Colby Langley ’21 Jack McCoy ’12 Amanda Russell ’14 Laura Stebbins ’11 Anna Caroline Strickland ’14 Caroline Lawrence ’22 IN HONOR OF SELBY BOYD

Sydney and Eugene Clifford ’08 Emma Jones ’23 Abigail Nixon ’08 Isabella Staggs ’23 Caroline Lawrence ’22 IN HONOR OF SUSIE BRIDGES

IN HONOR OF MARTENE CAMPBELL

Stephen Munson ’22 Claire Wilkinson ’08 IN HONOR OF MICHAEL CARTER

Susan and John Harbour, Jr. IN HONOR OF BLAKE CARTER

Valerie and Nezih Erkman IN HONOR OF JESSICA CHANEY

Courtney and Travis Black Justin Gooseberry ’15 Jenny and Owen Kelly IN HONOR OF KAREN CLARK

Donna and Jon Wolfe Robert J. Wolfe IN HONOR OF LORIE CLAY

Emily and Josh Tennyson Stacey and Wes Martin

Catherine Bridges ’18

IN HONOR OF COACHING STAFF

Ashley Anderson Susan and John Harbour, Jr. Angie and Jordan Johnson Amanda Russell ’14 Lizzy Strickland ’17 Catherine Bridges ’18 Olivia Bynum ’13

IN HONOR OF CATHERINE BRIDGES ’18

Andre Bernard

IN HONOR OF JENNI BALCOM

IN HONOR OF JAN BRITT

IN HONOR OF MELISSA BAKER

Catherine and Dan Young IN HONOR OF MARY JANE BRIGGS

Herschel Friday ’19

Mary Van Etten Anne and Tom Wallace

Ashley Anderson Mary and Fred Scarborough

IN HONOR OF ANNA BAREFIELD

IN HONOR OF STEPHANI BROWN

Dr. and Mrs. Sean Linder IN HONOR OF KATY BARRETT

Megan and Phillip Brick Shalyn and Sean Calaway Elizabeth and Stuart Rhodes

IN HONOR OF STELLA AND JACK COCHRAN

Carol Souter IN HONOR OF CHARLES COMPTON

Alex Geiger ’11 Andrew Mathews ’18 Austin Wild ’23 Yolonda Rodgers Renee and Gavin McGraw

Lauren and Allen Williams Cissy and Steve Rucker Katie and Miles Stephens ’04 IN HONOR OF HANNAH BRYAN

Anne Gonzalez ’12

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IN HONOR OF LISA CONYER

IN HONOR OF ALEX DANIEL

IN HONOR OF GIRLS LACROSSE

Stephani and Brooks Brown Ja’Ron Fells ’08 Tiancheng Geng ’19 John Harbour ’23 Lucy Lea ’23 Lotanna Mogbo ’23 Christian Roberson ’11 Amanda Russell ’14 Isabella Staggs ’23 Laura Stephens ’08 Emily and Teddy Stewart ’11 Anna Wilbourn ’12 Miller Wilbourn ’14 Rachel Wilbourn ’21

Susan and Jason Lafayette Gabrielle and Mark Mangum

Kevin Paskey

IN HONOR OF EVELYN AND MARY HARMON DICKINSON

Susan and G. Richard Smith

IN HONOR OF LEAH COOK

IN HONOR OF DR. HAYDEN DUNN

Philip Bruich

Toby Murry Heather and Brent Schmiegelow

IN HONOR OF LAURA CRAWFORD

Rita and Charley Benson IN HONOR OF KATIE DOSTAL

Lauren and Allen Williams Katie and Miles Stephens ’04 IN HONOR OF MICHELLE DOWELL

John Harbour ’12 Beth Shannon ’22

IN HONOR OF DESMOND GLUECK

IN HONOR OF SIMON GOOCH

Dr. and Mrs. Sean Linder Elizabeth and Scott Poynter Amy Wiedower Eble and Brian Eble Bess Rystrom ’10 IN HONOR OF COACH JUSTIN GOOSEBERRY ’15

Tanner Worley ’14 Susan and John Harbour Jr. IN HONOR OF ELI GRAY

Kendyl Brown and Stephen Gray IN HONOR OF DR. JAMIE GRIFFIN

Robert J. Wolfe

IN HONOR OF MARY LOU ENTZMINGER

Stephen Munson ’22

IN HONOR OF ELIZABETH BLAINE CUNNINGHAM AND THE CLASS OF 2021

Donna and Tom Southard

IN HONOR OF INDY GROTTO

Gwin and Cotten Cunningham

IN HONOR OF EPISCOPAL COLLEGIATE ORCHESTRA

IN HONOR OF DR. BRUCE HALL

IN HONOR OF MOTHER SANDRA CURTIS

IN HONOR OF MARKI FALCON

Laura Crawford Alex and Mary Kaye Baker Hannah and Nick Bryan Melissa and Scott Duncan Dakini and Curtis Fields Abby Hughes Holsclaw and Jason Holsclaw Annabel and Christopher Johnson Angie and Jordan Johnson Beatrice and Matthew Maingi Mary-Margaret and Matthew Marks Renee and Gavin McGraw Melissa and John Rutledge Katie and Miles Stephens ’04 Liza and Chris Wright Maggie and Chris Young Amanda and Jacy Daugherty Susan and John Harbour, Jr. Mary Catherine and Christopher McNulty Melissa Weatherton Kristen and Andrew King Tanner Worley ’14 IN HONOR OF HOPE DALTON

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The Williams Family

Shalyn and Sean Calaway Elizabeth and Stuart Rhodes Megan and Phillip Brick IN HONOR OF HARPER AND JONATHAN FIELDS

Michelle Harper IN HONOR OF ANASTASIA FINK

Amy and Thomas Joyner IN HONOR OF COACH BRANDON FRIEDEL

Mary Patton ’17 IN HONOR OF KELSEY FRIEDEL

Camille and Blake Norman Catherine and Dan Young IN HONOR OF BRITTANY FUGATE

Angela and Edwin Lowther IN HONOR OF MADAME GAMMILL

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bright Allison and Stephen Hester Renee and Gavin McGraw

Robert J. Wolfe Myia McBride ’09 Lotanna Mogbo ’23 Robert Ross ’16 Nicholas Stowe ’18 Elizabeth and Scott Poynter Dr. and Mrs. Sean Linder IN HONOR OF CHRISTI HEADLEE

Meredith Headlee ’17 Molly and Chris McNulty Shalyn and Sean Calaway Negeen Ghasedi and John Bailey Mimi M. and Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. IN HONOR OF EMILY HERREN

Matilda and Soren Louvring Christi Steijen and Nicole Rinewalt Dr. and Mrs. Sean Linder Allison and Stephen Hester IN HONOR OF HUDSON AND HARPER HICKS

Pam Cyphers IN HONOR OF SARAH HIGGINS

Mr. and Mrs. Courtney N. Little IN HONOR OF ANNIE HOGATE

Allison and Stephen Hester Renee and Gavin McGraw

IN HONOR OF ASHLEY HONEYWELL

Daron Hall ’06 John Murphy ’22 Amanda Russell ’14 Alexandria Smith ’22 Dr. and Mrs. Sean Linder

IN HONOR OF LAURA BETH, HARRISON, AND LUKE KEENER

Vicki and Kevin Scanlon IN HONOR OF HAWKINS AND MARGARET KEET

Margaret and Jim Keet

IN HONOR OF MICAH MARSH

Riley Brady ’23 Mary Claire Patton ’17 IN HONOR OF THE MARSHALL FAMILY

Cathy Henson

IN HONOR OF KIRIL LASKAROV

IN HONOR OF MAHLON MARTIN ’15

Kristin Barnes ’14

Tanner Worley ’14

Catherine Bridges ’18 Anne Gonzalez ’12 Justin Gooseberry ’15 Allison and Stephen Hester Lucie Hughes ’20 Keith Hughes

IN HONOR OF REV. ROB LEACOCK

IN HONOR OF DR. CHUCK MCCORMICK

IN HONOR OF JENNIFER JENKINS

IN HONOR OF KARA LENFESTEY

IN HONOR OF KATHLEEN HOUSE

Maya and Johnathan Goree IN HONOR OF ALICIA HUGHES

Angela and Edwin Lowther Emily and Jason Nadeau Lauren and Allen Williams IN HONOR OF ANNABEL JOHNSON

Kasey and Jacob Creel IN HONOR OF COACH TYRELL JOHNSON

Sabrina and Joseph Framptom Susan and John Harbour, Jr. Che’ Smith ’20 IN HONOR OF COURTNEY JOHNSON

Robert J. Wolfe IN HONOR OF JEANNE AND HAROLD JOYNER

Liza and Jason Joyner ’06

Dr. and Mrs. Sean Linder IN HONOR OF LEIGHTON SLOAN AND BRIGGS LEATH

Claudia Beverly

Katie and Brett Huff IN HONOR OF PAMELA LEWIS

Allison and Stephen Hester IN HONOR OF SCOTT LIEN

Lana and Brian Erb IN HONOR OF MEREDITH LINDER

Kasey and Jacob Creel Lizzy Strickland ’17 Elaine and Randal Hankins Kevin Paskey Robert J. Wolfe Phyllis and Randy Jones

Mollie and John Campbell Abby Hughes Holsclaw and Jason Holsclaw IN HONOR OF KEERS AND PEYTON MCMILLIAN

Julie and Jon Newsum IN HONOR OF JESSICA MCSPADDEN

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bright Robert J. Wolfe IN HONOR OF RACHEL MOORE

Elizabeth and Jason Cummings Mary and Fred Scarborough Jane Kang, M.D. and Sean David McCauley IN HONOR OF TRICIA MORGAN

John Murphy ’22 IN HONOR OF JULIANA NEESVIG

IN HONOR OF PAIGE LONDON

Elaine and Randal Hankins

Melissa and Scott Duncan Angie and Jordan Johnson Susan and Martin Perry

IN HONOR OF AUDRA NORRIS

Robert J. Wolfe

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IN HONOR OF ASHLEY NORWOOD

IN HONOR OF JEREMY RHODES

IN HONOR OF CALLIE SLIDER

Susan Cole Angela and Edwin Lowther Emily and Jason Nadeau Lauren and Allen Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Clint Davis Heather and Brent Schmiegelow

Emily and Josh Tennyson Stacey and Wes Martin

IN HONOR OF COURTNEY ROSS BROWN AND ROBERT MITCHELL ROSS JR.

IN HONOR OF DENNIS SMITH

Sarah Tennille ’21

Mr. and Mrs. R. Mitchell Ross Sr.

IN HONOR OF LUKE SMITH

IN HONOR OF KIMBERLY PATE

IN HONOR OF CHRISTIAN ROGERS

Sydney and Eugene Clifford ’08 Juanita Lynn Taylor Robert J. Wolfe Phyllis and Randy Jones

David Lee

IN HONOR OF HARRIET AND WARREN STEPHENS

IN HONOR OF ERICK SAOUD

Elizabeth Butler Scott Gus Blass

IN HONOR OF JAMES O’CONNELL

IN HONOR OF TRACY PETERSON

Catherine Love Lauren and Beau Blair Jacqueline and Michael Retzer IN HONOR OF SENORA DEBBIE PETTIBONE

Jordan McIntyre ’13 Lotanna Mogbo ’23 Catherine and Blake Schuhmacher Riley Brady ’23 Anne Gonzalez ’12 Connie and Charles Manning Misty and Robert Keck Dr. Shannon Stone and The Rev. Carey Stone IN HONOR OF MOLLY QUERDIBITTY

Catherine and Dan Young IN HONOR OF CATHERINE RADTKE

Mary and Fred Scarborough IN HONOR OF CHRISTINA RATHMAN

Elizabeth and Stuart Rhodes IN HONOR OF WHITNEY RAWN

Anonymous IN HONOR OF SARAH REDDICK-FLEMISTER

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Phyllis and Randy Jones William Baker ’16 Faris Musallam Noura Musallam William Pollock ’14 Julie and Jason Smith IN HONOR OF MARCY SAOUD

Carol Worley & Lech Matuszewski Julie and Jason Smith

IN HONOR OF KATIE AND MILES STEPHENS ’04

Patrick Carey IN HONOR OF COACH EDDIE STEPHENSON

Kasey and Jacob Creel Phyllis and Randy Jones

Heather and Brent Schmiegelow Sarah and Jeff Priebe

IN HONOR OF HOLLAND AND BRYCE SCANLON

IN HONOR OF VIVIE AND MAX STILES

Vicki and Kevin Scanlon

Patti and Bill Bryant

IN HONOR OF GRACE SELF

IN HONOR OF ANNA TERAVEST

Elizabeth Cunningham ’21 Melissa and Scott Duncan Ava Harrelson ’23 Angie and Jordan Johnson Elizabeth Randolph ’23 Dr. and Mrs. Sean Linder Elizabeth and Scott Poynter

Alyssa Baker ’20 Molly Campbell ’22 Melissa and Scott Duncan Susan and Martin Perry Lily Radtke ’22 Mary Van Etten

IN HONOR OF CLAIRE SHANNON

Mary and Fred Scarborough

Robyn and James Wilkerson Beth Shannon ’22 Lauren and Nate Steel Lauren and Lee Strother Martha and Grant Jones Catherine Love IN HONOR OF ALLISON SHAW

Catherine and Blake Schuhmacher IN HONOR OF LOWELL SHERROD

Dr. and Mrs. Sean Linder

IN HONOR OF TONYA THOMPSON

IN HONOR OF KRISTIN TURSKY

Kasey and Jacob Creel Molly and Chris McNulty Katie and Miles Stephens ’04 IN HONOR OF STEPHEN VANO

Dr. and Mrs. Sean Linder Laura Dunnagan ’15 Sarah Tennille ’21

IN HONOR OF MARLENE WARE

Laura Lanier Holder ’14 Susan and Martin Perry Sarah Ware ’19 Kevin Paskey Drs. Laura and Scott Sanders IN HONOR OF DAVID WEBB

Anonymous IN HONOR OF TINA WEST

Robert J. Wolfe IN HONOR OF SARAH-KATHERINE WILLIS

Sandra Lyons IN HONOR OF RYAN ELIZABETH WISELY

Christine and William Wisely IN HONOR OF CLAIRE WORLEY ’12

Anne Gonzalez ’12

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Silver Celebration PRESENTING SPONSORS

Harriet & Warren Stephens

Mary Olive & John Stephens

Katie & Miles Stephens

Laura & Cliff Brookshire

SILVER SPONSOR

Episcopal Collegiate Parents’ Auxiliary GREEN SPONSORS

BLUE SPONSORS

FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE

Michelle and Allen Carney Christy and Mark Davis Terri and Chuck Erwin Mimi and Joe Hurst Cassie and Jason LaFrance Mary-Margaret and Matthew Marks Karen and Randy Mourot Lynn and George O’Connor Joan and Noel Strauss Cappy and Charlie Whiteside

Lyndsey and John Allen CeCe and Howard Martindale Cathy and Mike Mayton

Lauren and Beau Blair Traci and Albert Braunfisch Josy Cass Cashin ’06 Mary Lou Entzminger Dora Jane and Greg Flesher Maureen and Jamie Griffin Susan and Dusty Hoskyn Jeanne and Harold Joyner Jan and Rick Murphy Cindy and Warren Simpson Anne and Tom Wallace

IN-KIND SPONSORS

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EPISCOPAL COLLEGIATE

The 2024 Wild Game Dinner was a huge success, thanks to the support of many!

An incredible turnout from cook teams, parents, faculty, and alumni families made for a memorable evening in support of our fine arts and athletic programs. Thank you to Presenting Sponsor, The Mary and David Ritchey Family, and for every person that supported the Wild Game Dinner in one way or another.

2024

PRESENTING SPONSOR

ELK SPONSOR

The Mary & David Ritchey Family BUCK SPONSORS

MALLARD SPONSORS

Heather and Sam Carter Allison and Adam Gladden Angie and Jordan Johnson

CeCe and Howard Martindale Bhavisha and Parimal Patel Liza and Chris Wright THE HUNT CLUB

Sandra and Larry Bowden Juli and John Brandenberger Kim and Chad Crank Lauren and Merritt Dake Douglas Companies, Inc. Mary Lou Entzminger Wendy and David Foster

Susan and Dusty Hoskyn The Janes Family Jeanne and Harold Joyner Landmark CPA Cassie and Jason LaFrance Mary-Margaret and Matthew Marks Sarah and Jeff Priebe

Jacqueline and Michael Retzer Reid Smith Kim and Billy Shurley Joan and Noel Strauss LauraBeth and Robby Vogel Edward and Robyn Wilkerson Rebel and Mark Wilson Maggie and Chris Young

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Celeste Jennings ’14 Costume Designer & Playwright

C

eleste Jennings ‘14 has transformed her passion for fashion into a remarkable career in playwriting and costume design. From her beginnings in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the vibrant theater scene of New York City, Jennings’ journey is a testament to creativity and perseverance.

Jennings earned an MFA in costume design from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and her work has since been showcased in productions such as Blues in the Night, Dangerous Days, and Fat Ham. This summer, she returned to Arkansas as the Resident Costume Designer for the Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s Summer Stage Season, starting with Pride and Prejudice.

Her accolades include the 2050 Artistic Fellowship at New York Theatre Workshop and a place in the Emerging Writer’s Group at the Public Theatre. These honors highlight her impact on contemporary theater and costume design.

Jennings’ journey from Little Rock to New York City exemplifies the power of following one’s passion and the impact of a supportive educational environment.

Episcopal Collegiate School is proud to celebrate Celeste Jennings ‘14, whose achievements continue to inspire current students and alumni alike. Her story is a reminder that with creativity, dedication, and the courage to explore new paths, the possibilities are endless.

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2004 Elizabeth Fricke Cogbill is a CPA living in Star City with her husband and kids.

She has three daughters, Caroline (11), Catherine (8), and Elle (1). Most of their free time is spent at their girls dance competitions and softball games. They love to travel as a family; their favorite trip so far was this year’s Spring Break trip to Belize.

Anna Ruth Douglass moved back to Little Rock in September.

2005

CLASS NOTES

Natalie Daniel Griffin welcomed Patrick Nathaniel Griffin into this world on March 1, 2024. She also recently started a new position as Director of Teaching and Learning at Oak Hill School in Nashville!

2010

2007 Emily McDonough is raising a preschooler and planning to move to Colorado. Life is good!

2008 Ben Brockman and his wife, Caylee welcomed thier son Brooks Michael Brockman on July 22, 2024.

Gracie Sorge Pasquini welcomed Daisy Jane Pasquini into this world on April 22, 2024.

Megan McCain Bryant married Seth Bryant on December 16, 2023.

2006

Laura Stephens Brookshire married Cliff Brookshire on May 25, 2024.

2009 Kelli Roy got engaged to Keith Parker on November 4, 2023 in Boulder CO, wedding date is April 12, 2025.

Marisa Ann Erwin married Alex on March 16, 2024.

Michaelene Miller welcomed Earnest Miles Miller-Perez into this world on February 20, 2024.

Bess Rystrom welcomed Hankins (Hank) Eliot Gooch into this world on April 11, 2024.

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A L U M N I C H A P E L TA L K S

2011

Alumni Chapel Speakers 2022-23 Last year, we had the pleasure of welcoming back 10 alumni for Chapel talks. Each visit was a unique opportunity to learn and grow, as our former students shared their experiences and insights.

Their stories of personal and professional journeys not only inspire current students but also strengthen our community bonds. We look forward to continuing this tradition and gaining invaluable lessons from our distinguished alumni!

Annie Estes Hodge and her husband Michael, welcomed Molly Wade into the world on July 31, 2024.

Alex Sullivan got engaged to Chance Covan.

2012

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Ellie McDonough got engaged to Andrew Kress.

CLASS NOTES Erin Campbell James is married and living in London, where she works as an anti-money laundering compliance officer.

She recently bought a house in London and is just finishing up a renovation.

2013

Anne Thomas Rystrom got engaged to Evan Matthew on May 19, 2024.

2014 Kelly Singer Lançon married Brody Lançon on April 05, 2024.

Hans Braunfisch got engaged to Maria Martinez.

Carly Roberts Allen and her Husband Terence Allen welcomed their daughter Margaret Allen on November 20, 2023.

Austin Schoessel and his wife Vanessa are expecting their third child in September.

Claire Worley is very much enjoying being the Director of Alumni at Episcopal Collegiate. Please email her to join the new top secret alumni LinkedIn group! cworley@episcopalcollegiate.org

Elizabeth Pack Gardner welcomed John Paxton Gardner into this world on June 20, 2024.

Connor Noland married Elise Dunnam on July 6, 2024.

CLASS NOTES William Pollock is living in Little Rock with his wife, Bailey, and working at Stephens Inc.

2016

Amanda Russell just started pharmacy residency at St. Bernards in Jonesboro.

Sydney Morgan Gilliam married Rail Gilliam on July 13, 2024.

2017 Houston Downes ’14 & Laura Dunnagan ’15 got married on May 11, 2024. Photo by Nouvel Photo & Film.

Catherine Bridges Mortimer married Trey Mortimer on June 29, 2024. She now refers to him as “an Episcahusband by default”

2019 Madison Marsh is entering her second year of teaching at Terry Elementary. This year she will be teaching second grade.

Will McDonough recently moved to Washington, DC.

2020 Left to right: Colin Clemmons ’14, Nicholas Simmons ’14, Max Goldberg ’14, Turner Kennedy ’14, Ashton Brass ’14, Ned Curran ’14, Ben Winter ’14, Houston Downes ’14, Laura Dunnagan ’15, Riley Carney ’15, Dara Rowell ’15, Liza Hill ‘15, Therese Janosky ’15, Clay Schuler ’17, Emily Fletcher ’15

2015

Preston Simpson got engaged to Ashley Blair.

2018 Carter Bowden is on set filming and producing a dark comedy short film. They are almost finished editing and hope to see it in festivals later this year!

Russell McDonough got engaged to Caitlin Lewis.

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Jessalyn Hoskyn is pursuing her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lipscomb University in Nashville. Jessalyn will graduate in December and then plans to move back to Little Rock!

Hannahbelle Friday Parsons welcomed Brooks Harrison Parsons with her husband Harrison Parsons.

Chris Smith is starting law school at the University of Arkansas in the fall.

2021 Brandon Wells is taking his Florida real estate exam!

“COFFEE FOR A TEACHER”

2022 2023 Sarah Stewart is a new memeber of the UARK Headliners Concert Committee.

2024 Rachel Riley is attending the University of Arkansas in the Fall!

Tucker Radtke spent a month in Sardinia, just off the coast of Italy, working on an archaeological dig of an abandoned Roman city. An incredible experience uncovering ancient history!

COFFEE FOR A TEACHER IS BACK! Last year, our “Coffee for a Teacher” Annual Fund fundraiser was a heartwarming success, with alumni generously providing over 100 coffees to our dedicated teachers.

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be doing it again this year!

From November 11-15, you can show your appreciation by gifting $15 to the 2024-25 Annual Fund and we will bring a coffee to your favorite teacher! It’s a simple way to make a big impact and remind our teachers how valued they are. Get your orders in now, and let’s continue this wonderful tradition of giving back!

Sophie Reynolds is heading into junior year at Dartmouth and this year will be the Junior Captain of the cheer team.

Aspen Smith interned at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in nutrition research over the summer.

Save the dates Homecoming Weekend 2024 Sep 27-28, 2024

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ANNUAL REPORT

Parents’ Auxiliary Support PARENTS’ AUXILIARY VOLUNTEERS There are many ways to support Episcopal Collegiate, including volunteering your time and expertise. We are so grateful for the many volunteers who give of themselves each year. Those listed to the right of this page are just a few of the many parents who supported our school through the Parents’ Auxiliary during the 2023-24 school year.

Parents’ Auxiliary Fundraiser Thank you to all those who participated in our Parents’ Auxiliary fundraisers: Kroger Plus Card, Box Tops for Education, and Used Uniforms

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Kroger Plus Card & Boxtops Used Uniforms

$2,033.89 $17,159.50

$19,193.39

PRESIDENT

HOMECOMING MUMS

ART VOLUNTEERS

Maggie Young

Charlotte Grumbles

Julie Smith

PRESIDENT-ELECT/TREASURER

ATHLETIC HOSPITALITY

CHOIR VOLUNTEERS

Jamie Jones

Susan Harbour

Kim Shurley

SECRETARY

CONCESSION/GATE COORDINATOR

ORCHESTRA VOLUNTEERS

Sarah Priebe US REPRESENTATIVE

Neal Lea 12TH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES

Laura Schnackenberg & Mary Margaret Wippo US/MS TEACHER APPRECIATION

Kim Shurley PERCUSSION VOLUNTEERS

Tina West

Cara Porcelli, Lindsay Coon, Amy Brantley, Amy Goodman & Stacy Grobmyer

THEATRE VOLUNTEERS

Mary Allen & Jill Davis

LS TEACHER APPRECIATION

Olivia Ramsey & Elizabeth Daniel

10TH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES

Mary Scarborough, Liza Wright, Kristen King, B. Patel, & Meredith Flanagan

LS BOOK FAIR

Anne Wallace & Katie Huff 11TH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES

Elizabeth Poynter & Ginger Blackmon 9TH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES

US/MS USED UNIFORMS

Paul Drilling, Allison Hester, & Beth Jones

Michiko Borg, Rebel Wilson, Julie Brandenberger, Laura Borg, & Kim Crank

MS REPRESENTATIVE

LS USED UNIFORMS

Mary-Margaret Marks 8TH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES

Brandy Wood & Sarah Smart 7TH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES

Susan Harbour & Sydney Blackmon 6TH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES

Mary-Margaret Marks & Cassie LaFrance LS GRADE REPRESENTATIVES

Maya Goree WATERMELON SUPPER

Kathy Wild & Angie Johnson HOMECOMING TAILGATE

Jessica Phillips US ATHLETIC BANQUET

Kathy Wild & Susan Harbour MS ATHLETIC BANQUET

Kori Gordon & Donna Robinson

Jessica Steadman, Maya Goree, Eyona Mitchell, & Lauren Williams UPCYCLERS

Amber Read-Zamilpa LS WILDCAT ROUNDUP

Michelle Moore, Kori Gordon & Amy Meaux LS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Emily Kilgroe, Cece Martindale, Sara Mitchell, Mary-Margaret Marks, & Jaqueline Retzer LS FIELD DAY

Sara Beth Hughes & Lindsay Makris

Lisa Jones, Kim Crank, & Melissa Campbell

LS TRADITIONS COMMITTEE

US LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS

FIFTH-GRADE GRADUATION RECEPTION

Cristy Cooley MS LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS

Elizabeth Daniel

Elizabeth Clark, Nan Dement, & Emily Canada

Paula Drilling & Amanda Daugherty LS LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS

Beth Jones & Cassie LaFrance US/MS GRANDPARENTS DAY

Jeanie Guthrie, Kathryn McMillian, & Elizabeth Griffin LS GRANDPARENTS DAY

Lauren Dake & Abby Hughes Holsclaw

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ANNUAL REPORT

Our Leaders 2023-2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Joan Strauss, President Harriet Stephens, Vice President Michelle Carney, Vice President Mark Lee, Treasurer Jeanne Joyner, Secretary

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Dr. Jamie Griffin, Head of School

Beau Blair Christopher Cooley Mary Lou Entzminger Natalie Daniel Griffin Mimi Myer Hurst Khaled Khasawneh Jason LaFrance Mary-Margaret Marks Cathy Mayton George O’Connor David Ritchey Katie Stephens Tom Wallace Jonathan Warren

Mary Jane Briggs, Director of Admission

FOUNDATION BOARD Gus Blass III Michelle Carney Chuck Erwin Terri Erwin Walter Hussman Mark Lee Randy Mourot J.D Simpson † Harriet Stephens Warren Stephens Joan Strauss Charlie Whiteside III

Catherine Radtke, Director of Student Support Services and Associate Head of Lower School

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Matt Radtke, Assistant Head of School Tom Charlton, Director of Finance and Operations

Hannah Bryan, Director of Advancement Lauren Curtis, Director of Marketing and Community Outreach Dr. Kellen Graham, Head of Upper School The Reverend Rob Leacock, School Chaplain Micah Marsh, Athletic Director Dr. Chuck McCormick, Head of Middle School

Catherine Schuhmacher, Head of Lower School Don Stalls, Director of Innovation and Technology Jo Stoltz, Academic Dean

Founding and Lifetime Donors Episcopal Collegiate appreciates donors whose cumulative giving history totals $50,000 or more, including several donors who have asked to remain anonymous.

Boe Adams †

Tori and Dumas Garrett

Ann Blair Parke and Bert Parke II †

Mary Browne Allen and Ryan Allen

Kimberly and William Golden

Paula and Frank Parke

Tina and Haitham Alley

Carolyn and Scott Gordon

Terry and Walter Quinn

Sydney and Bentley Blackmon

Karen and Ken Hamilton

Susan and Mark Reynolds

Ginger and Thomas Blackmon Jr.

Hank’s Fine Furniture

Jan and Jack Robertson

Lauren and Beau Blair

Mrs. Sarah Henry and Dr. J. Charles

Cecile and Tom Rose

Becky Blass † and Gus Blass

Henry †

Catherine and Blake Schuhmacher

Sandra and Larry Bowden

Mary and Steve Hickman

Ginna and J.D. Simpson †

Chucki and Curt Bradbury

Susan and Dusty Hoskyn

Cindy and Warren Simpson

Traci and Albert Braunfisch

Mimi M. and Joseph B. Hurst Jr.

Julie and Jason Smith

Debra Brown

Ben and Walter Hussman

Patty and Michael R. Smith Sr. †

The Brown Foundation Inc.,

The Hussman Foundation

Judith and David Snowden

Iberia Bank

Terri and David Snowden

Suzanne and Michael Brown

Ashley and Wil Jackson

Josie and Brent Staggs

Michelle and Allen Carney

Jon Jacoby

Connie and Ed Staley

Heather and Sam Carter

The Janes Family

Stella Boyle Smith Trust

Sandra and Tom Charlton*

Angie and Jordan Johnson

Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable

Margaret and William E. Clark †

Jeanne and Harold Joyner

Susan Day and Skip Clemmons

Julie and Christoph Keller

Harriet and Warren Stephens

Ellon and Rogers Cockrill †

The Keller Family Foundation

Mr. Jackson T. Stephens †

Somers and Andy Collins

Cassie and Jason LaFrance

Mrs. Mary A. Stephens †

Donna and David Cone

Kristen and Cliff Lee

Jackson T. Stephens Charitable Golf

Cristy and Chris Cooley

Leslie and Mark Lee

Drs. Nancy and D. Bradley Davis

Mrs. Jane Lyon and Mr. Frank Lyon Jr. †

Christy Snowden Davis

The Lyon Foundation

Robin and Stephen Davis

CeCe and Howard Martindale

Katie and Miles Stephens ‘04

Libby and Scott Davis

Anne and Richard Massey

Carol and Witt Stephens Jr.

Judi and J. Dale Dawson

Sharla Massey ‘07

Joan and Noel Strauss

Ashley Dickinson

Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Mayton

Trinity Foundation

Haskell Dickinson III

Kim and Russ McDonough

Viking Range Corporation

Michelle* and Joseph Dowell

Nancy and Russ McDonough

Anne and Tom Wallace

Mary Kay and Jim East

Carol and Fred Meadors

Penny and Gordon Wilbourn

Mrs. Mary Lou Entzminger and Dr.

Karen and Randy Mourot

Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Wilson

Susie and Eric Munson

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Winning

Episcopal Collegiate Parents’ Auxiliary

Ann and Rob Nichols

Susie Appel and A. Gordon Worsham

Terri and Chuck Erwin

Lynn and George R. O’Connor

Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Erwin †

Amy and Ryan O’Connor

Cappy and Charles Whiteside

Stacy and John Fletcher

Molly and Lee Owens

Laura and A. Gordon Worsham

of Houston

Robert Entzminger †

Trust

Tournament Jackson T. Stephens Charitable Trust for Art

Family Foundation

Laurie and Richard Worsham † DECEASED

* FACULTY/STAFF

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Jackson T. Stephens Campus