Students performing in the Upper School Spring Musical, Firebringer.
Around Campus
Park Tudor School Mission
To create an inspiring college-preparatory learning environment, with exceptional educators and extraordinary opportunities, that prepares and motivates students to become balanced, confident, and resourceful lifelong learners.
Middle and Lower School Panther Pals have been meeting throughout the year to work on fun activities and build relationships across divisions.
Dear
Park Tudor Community,
From the Head’s Desk
Over the course of this school year, I have had the pleasure of having lunch with small groups of seniors during which I have asked them to reflect on their time at Park Tudor. I have been consistently pleased to learn about the wide range of classes and activities they have found the most interesting and impactful. But what has struck me even more is just how common it is for a student to name a favorite class or extracurricular activity that is outside of the area they intend to study in college.
As you read through this issue of the Phoenix, I hope you will note just how well-rounded our students are. From academic achievements in math and science competitions, to debate victories, fine arts awards and performances, and athletic contests, our students eagerly take advantage of and benefit from the many opportunities they have to explore a wide range of interests, both in and out of the classroom.
No one better understands the value of these wide-ranging opportunities than our alumni. A perfect example is this year’s Young Alumni Impact Award recipient and the subject of this issue’s alumni profile, Pavani Peri ’16. Pavani has already achieved much success in the few short years since she graduated from college. As co-founder of a tech startup, she has combined a deep understanding of technology with an educational background in the liberal arts, earning her degree in Linguistics and Peace, War, and Defense. In her interview,
she shares that while she values her tech background, she now finds the skills she learned in her humanities classes most valuable.
The value of the broad-based opportunities we offer our students was clearly on display at a robotics competition Park Tudor recently hosted. As expected, there was plenty of evidence of the long hours of coding and construction our teams put in before the competition, but there was much more to it. I marveled as our teams scouted teams from other schools for potential collaboration in future rounds, and I was impressed by the importance journals and interviews played in the scoring – areas in which our students excelled. In other words, PT’s success at the competition was not simply due to STEM know-how, it was also the product of the skills and knowledge the students developed in a wide range of academic and co-curricular experiences that are the hallmark of a Park Tudor education.
As we build our next strategic plan and envision Park Tudor’s next chapter, we will remain committed to providing an array of opportunities and a broad-based curriculum for our students because we know that these experiences will allow our students to find success in the years to come, no matter the path they take.
My best,
Chris Front Head of School
annual tradition, third-graders presented short biographies of different “Changemakers of the
from
the
Butler basketball player Ari Wiggins recently visited JK students. She read them the book, “I Promise,” by Lebron James, and played with them in the wellness center. The kids loved showing off their skills—and how high they could bounce the basketball—to a pro.
An
World” at
Living History Museum. Exhibits ranged
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coco Chanel to Sally Ride, Milton Hershey, and more.
Park Tudor Faculty & Staff enjoyed a coffee bar, car washes, brunch treats, umbrellas with personal thank-you notes, and a luncheon during the annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week sponsored by the Park Tudor Parents Association! Thank you to all of our parents who volunteered and donated to make our faculty and staff feel so appreciated.
Upper School students taking Mr. McSparrin’s Introductory Organic/Biochemistry course attended a half-day field trip to Butler University on February 28. Students used standard university-level organic chemistry laboratory techniques to synthesize and isolate a derivative of the compound thymol.
News of the School
Seven Seniors Named Presidential Scholar Candidates
Congratulations to class of 2025 members Emily Hackwelder, Allison Hu, Daniel Liu,Mischa Mallbris, Emily Wang, Allison Xu, and Insia Zaidi, who have been named Candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.
Alums Return to Campus for College Panels
Our juniors and seniors asked questions and heard insightful perspectives from recent PT alums in the College Alumni Panel hosted by the Department of College Counseling on Wednesday,
January 8. The alumni panel consisted of Cooper Grabow ’24 (DePauw University), Ellie Hunter ’24 (Butler University), Lucas Bassi ’23 (Princeton University), Wes Rapp ’23 (Indiana University), and Lucy Furqueron ’23 (Texas Christian University).
Alums Nia Breaux ’24 (Howard University), Ethan Hayes ’18 (Howard University), and PT parent Dr. Leah Gunning Francis (Hampton University) shared their college experiences with our students during the Department of College Counseling’s HBCU panel on January 9.
Students Celebrate Lunar New Year with Performances
On Sunday, February 2, students from Park Tudor’s Chinese classes gave a wonderful performance at the Palladium in Carmel for this year’s Indy Chinese New Year Gala. Their dedication was evident as they spent their free time rehearsing to prepare for this special event. Through their participation, they not only showcased their talents but also deepened their understanding of Chinese culture and actively engaged with the Mandarin-speaking community.
On Saturday, February 22, the Indianapolis Public Library played host to a vibrant celebration of culture and music during the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival. The Renaissance Ensemble proudly represented our school by sharing their musical talents in a program that captivated audiences of all ages. The ensemble performed two beautiful Chinese pieces, "Lijang River Landscape" and "The Moon Represents My Heart." The latter featured renowned Chinese classical vocalist Nana Wang. Their performance captured the elegance and cultural richness of these beloved songs, bringing an authentic and heartfelt touch to the festival. To close their portion of the concert, the ensemble performed Waltz No. 2 from Suite for Jazz Orchestra by Dmitri Shostakovich, a well-loved piece known for its sweeping melodies and cinematic grandeur.
Black History Month Celebrated Across Campus
Park Tudor celebrated Black History Month throughout February with activities in all divisions.
Advisory on Wednesday, February 5,
Conner Prairie to discuss their Black History Month exhibits, including "Promised Land as Proving Ground." On Friday, January 31, students and faculty spent the day at the seventh annual Black Leadership Summit at Butler University. They listened to discussions and participated in workshops on leadership and career readiness.
In addition, Park Tudor held its first Hilbert Center/Lower School and Middle School Black History Month Door Decorating Event. Students planned and constructed door displays, and the results were outstanding. Students, faculty and staff were invited to take a "gallery walk" in the Lower and Middle Schools to step into history and see some creations that focused on the national BHM theme of African Americans and Labor, as well as many other displays that highlight the various accomplishments of African Americans. On the tour of history, visitors were impressed by the extraordinary displays—not only were they informative, but they also showed ingenuity, collaboration, and creativity. Many were interactive, as well.
PT Students Post Outstanding Results at ISSMA District Contests
On February 1 at Noblesville Middle School, Park Tudor had 88 total entries in the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Piano and Vocal Solo and Ensemble District Contest. This included 84 solos - 48 piano and 36 vocal - and four vocal ensembles comprising 20 Lower School students, 48 Middle School students, and 28 Upper School students. In total, Park Tudor students earned 82 Gold ratings out of the 88 total entries. Twelve Group I level musicians qualified for the State contest.
During
Upper School students Nalani Beard and Chandler King-Johnson from the Park Tudor Black Student Union introduced visitors from
On February 8, Park Tudor orchestra and band students showcased their talents at the ISSMA District Solo and Ensemble Contest held at the Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center.
A total of 38 soloists received Gold ratings in Groups I-V, while 20 ensembles comprising 80 musicians earned Gold ratings. Additionally, one ensemble of three musicians earned a Silver rating in their respective Group.
Special congratulations to the nine Upper School soloists, one Middle School soloist, and one Upper School ensemble who achieved Gold ratings in Group I. These musicians advanced to the ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble Contest.
Upper School Quiz Bowl Team Wins “Buzzathon” and State Championship, Qualifies for Nationals
On Saturday, January 25, members of the Upper School Quiz Bowl Team participated in the annual "Buzzathon" sponsored by Purdue University. Park Tudor’s “A” Team won top honors in the contest, dethroning three-time champion Carmel in bracket competition and then again in the championship round. The “A” team won all ten of its matches and amassed nearly 20% more points overall than rival Carmel. Meanwhile, Park Tudor “B” finished in the top ten of the 24 teams that participated, finishing with a 6-3 record. As a result of their strong showing, both teams qualified for the National Quiz Bowl Tournament in May in Atlanta.
Members of the “A” team included Gavin Sigua, Evan Ting,
Sameer Zaidi and Insia Zaidi. Members of the “B” team included Alex Cheng, Emily
Baila Rahman, Justin Warren, and Maddie Xu
On Saturday, March 8, the “A” team traveled to Purdue to compete in the state quiz bowl championship tournament. Eighteen teams from high schools across the state qualified for the event, and Park Tudor was seeded #1. Over the course of the day, Park Tudor compiled a 9-1 record, and defeated crosstown rival Herron in the championship match. This is the first state quiz bowl championship Park Tudor has won in 11 years.
The Quiz Bowl Team is coached by World Languages teacher Emily Hoff, and History teacher Sven Dubie.
Rev Race Team Boasts ActionPacked Winter Season
The winter season has been an exciting and action-packed time for the Rev Racing Team as they transitioned from a successful fall podium finish at Purdue University to focusing on the Indiana E-sports Network’s (IEN) iRacing season and a range of indoor activities.
In December, the team had the distinct honor of hosting a special presentation by a true legend in motorsports engineering, design, and aerodynamics. Ben Bowlby, an influential figure in the racing world, visited the team from Ohio’s Honda Racing Performance headquarters (pictured below). Bowlby’s afternoon talk captivated the students as he shared how his childhood passion for motorsports and "building things" evolved into a groundbreaking career spanning openwheel racing, NASCAR, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Hackwelder,
The IEN season began with a race at Limerock Speedway driving Mazda MX5s. Sophomore Jacob Cairns participated in his first iRacing competition and finished third. Senior Vaughn Beesley took home first place. As a result of their podium finishes, Beesley and Cairns automatically earned bids to the Indiana All-Star race in the spring. Vaughn, a standout member of the Rev Race Team and a dominant force in national karting, has solidified his place as one of the rising stars in motorsports. Selected by New Castle Motorsports Park, he earned a coveted spot in the 2024 Radford Racing School F4 U.S. “Karts to Cars” Scholarship School, an initiative supported by Parella Motorsports Holdings to help talented young drivers transition from karts to cars.
This prestigious opportunity placed Vaughn in the driver’s seat of the Ligier JS F4, where he refined his skills under the guidance of Radford Racing School’s expert instructors. The program also offered Vaughn the chance to gain invaluable insight from IndyCar racing legend Scott Goodyear, who played a pivotal role in organizing the scholarship.
PT Hosts Invitational Debate Tournament
Park Tudor hosted its first debate tournament in several years on Saturday, January 11. The Park Tudor Invitational Debate Tournament welcomed over 100 debaters from eight high schools located all around Indianapolis, as well as West Lafayette and Columbus, IN. Events included Lincoln-Douglas (LD), Public Forum (PF), Policy, and World Schools Debate.
As a team, Park Tudor took 1st place in the team sweepstakes with 51 points, followed by West Lafayette HS (36 points), Avon HS (18 points), Highland Latin (15 points) and Brebeuf Jesuit (9 points). PF duos Ingrid Spartz & Anna Bedano and Kaitlyn Park & Riti Tandra led the way by going undefeated and winning 1st and 2nd places in PF arguing if the African Union should grant diplomatic recognition to the Republic of Somaliland. Henry Navarrete & Dylan Minor went 3-1 and won 4th place in the same event. In Policy debate, the teams of Aneesh Gupta & Sam Louis and Emily Wang & Allison Xu also went undefeated and took 1st and 2nd places pitching US government policies related to patent & copyright law. In World Schools Debate, Park Tudor
teams won 3rd, 6th, and 7th place awards arguing whether legacy media outlets have foregone their traditional role as watchdogs in return for access. Of these, the 3rd place team of Jia Patel, Zainab Najam, Saanvi Nagireddy, Penelope Guevara, and Caroline McCarty went 2-1. Finally, in LD, Eli Fisch went 3-1 and took 4th place in a very large field of 24 debaters arguing if the US should become party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Middle School Spanish Students Get Creative with AI
Señora Díaz and Señora Razzino’s Middle School Spanish students recently completed two hands-on projects that combined language learning with creativity and Artificial Intelligence. Seventh- and eighth-grade students used AI to design unique PTMS school uniforms while practicing vocabulary related to colors and clothing. Sixth-grade students used AI to create a wacky Super Bowl meal and a poster to advertise their product, expanding their Spanish vocabulary.
Lower School Students Present Animal Projects
Second graders applied their reading, writing, research, and presentation skills as they shared their animal reports with parents, teachers, and student visitors. Our budding animal experts did a phenomenal job!
Middle School Crowns
Spelling Champs
The Middle School held its annual spelling bee on Wednesday, January 15. An impressive group of 13 Middle School spellers and vocabulary specialists competed in a bee that lasted over an hour with 13 rounds of spelling and vocabulary questions. Park Tudor’s winner is eighth grader Ava Button, who moved on to compete in the district bee. Ava’s winning word was assizes. We had a tie for second place between seventh grader Gabe Hughes and eighth grader Hadley McGrath. After a tie-breaker round of spelling words like obispo, Montessorian, fabiform, chyme, Ishmael, and oblocutor, Hadley will also compete at the regional bee. Noah Rouhana (grade 6) earned third place, and Lakshmi Kakollu (grade 7) and Lorelei Davis (grade 8) tied for fourth place. Special appreciation goes to our pronouncer Mrs. Amy Kerr, our judges Mrs. Liz Odmark and Ms. Tiffany Venturi, and our coordinator Mrs. Alexandra Nahmias.
US Student-Led Production Features 10 Short Plays
Student-Led Production photos by Rachel Cudworth ’28
The semester opened with the much-anticipated Upper School Student-Led Production - So, What do You Think of the Band? by Jon Jory - brilliantly directed by seniors Ethan Cline, Pritikaa Biswas, and junior Lily Quirey. The collection of 10 short plays proved the perfect production to highlight the comedic talents of 14 Upper School students and five Tech students who enjoyed designing light and sound in the newly renovated Studio Theatre.
The Student-Led Production, founded by Brooke DeBettignies ’13, creates space for students to produce and create work that is meaningful, rewarding, and relevant to their lives. The handson learning experience is a perfect example of project-based
learning. Students engage in critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration to apply their knowledge to a theatrical production.
PT DECA Sends 68 to District Business Competition
This year, Park Tudor DECA brought an impressive 68 members to the District business competition at Brownsburg High School. We’re thrilled to share that 62 members advanced to the State Career Development Conference (SCDC). While there were no placements this year, every qualifier showcased their skills, dedication, and competitive spirit, making us incredibly proud.
Thirty-Six
Seniors
Visit The Hague
On Friday, January 25, 36 seniors traveled to the Netherlands to compete as international diplomats in the 57th annual session of The Hague International Model United Nations. They spent a weekend exploring Amsterdam and The Hague and then conferenced among 4000 students from 100 nations.
Panther Robotics Hosts Tournament for Over 50 Teams and Takes Home the Title
On Saturday, February 8, Panther Robotics hosted its first tournament in five years. All five of Park Tudor’s active teams participated in the blended tournament that featured 49 high school teams and five middle school teams. Park Tudor’s 6842 K, Killer Instinct, finished the day as Tournament Champions!
Killer Instinct—Aneesh Gupta, Rishi Nagireddy, Izzy Cohen, Luke Aikin, Arnay Garhyan, and Will Eaton—finished qualifications 6-1. Picked by the first-place team, Meta Mafia from Heritage Christian, the top-seeded alliance dominated the four rounds of eliminations to win the tournament. Killer Instinct also earned the Think Award for outstanding coding of the robot.
Team 6842 V, Vicious Vortex— Sanjay Adig, Mason Bohm, Lorelei Davis, Praneel Daliboyina, Jackson Harper, and Keshav Krishnan finished qualifications in 10th place. They were selected to be part of the third-seeded alliance and made it to the semifinals.
Team 6842 N, Nitro—Jacob Cairns, Maor King, and Ary Das—finished qualifications in 11th place but were upset in the first round of eliminations by a single point.
6842 A, Apollo, and 6842 X, X-Factor, our two middle school teams, competed admirably against the high school competition. Apollo— Shazi Mohsin, Owen Evans, Ted Engel, Audrey Ongwijitwat, and Kate Pesavento—improved their skills score to 24 points. X-Factor—Hudson Aikin, James Gesami, Daniel Opyrchal, and Noah Rouhana—competed in its first tournament of the season and scored 15 points in the skills competition.
We want to thank all our amazing volunteers for their contributions to the event.
Debaters Qualify for NSDA National Tournament and
Advance at Indiana State Tournament
The Upper School Debate Team won several awards in their season-ending tournaments in January, including qualifying several students to compete at the NSDA National Tournament in Des Moines, IA. In addition, nine students broke into the Octa-Finals at the Indiana State Tournament.
In the NSDA Hoosier Heartland District Tournament at Carmel High School, six students qualified outright to represent Indiana at the National Tournament in June. Team captains Allison Xu & Emily Wang qualified in policy debate for the second year in a row, taking 1st place and having their names memorialized permanently on the District policy debate plaque. Aneesh Gupta & Sam Louis and Kaitlyn Park & Riti Tandra also qualified for "Nats" by taking 2nd place in the District in policy and public forum. The team also qualified a number of debaters as alternates, including Eli Fisch & Evan Dahlie in Lincoln-Douglas debate, Henry Navarette & Dylan Minor in public forum, and Lucas Zhang & Junmo Kang in policy.
In addition, nine PT debaters broke into the Octa-Finals at the Indiana State Tournament which was hosted by Avon High School. These included the public forum duos Anna Bedano & Ingrid Spartz and Kaitlyn Park & Riti Tandra and the all-sophomore World Schools Team of Penelope Guevara, Jia Patel, Caroline McCarty, Zainab Najam, and Saanvi Nagireddy Congratulations debaters on your many successes this season and good luck in Iowa! The Debate Team is coached by Dr. Matthew McGrath.
PT Students Take Second and Third Place in Regional Science Bowl
On Saturday, February 22, two teams consisting of five students each participated in the Department of Energy Regional Science Bowl held at Lilly. Out of a total of eleven teams, Park Tudor Team A consisting of Owen Zhang, Daniel Liu, Derek Ai, Gavin Sigua, and Justin Warren placed 2nd, and Team B consisting of Insia Zaidi, Sameer Zaidi, Alex Cheng, Sanjay Adig and Evan Ting placed third.
Middle School MathCounts Team Qualifies for State Tournament
Eight Middle School students competed at the 2025 MathCounts Chapter Competition on Friday, February 14, at the Sycamore School. There were 144 students from 16 schools in this competition.
The highest-scoring student from each school was recognized with a ribbon at the chapter competition. Seventh-grader Shain Patel received this honor for Park Tudor. Our team competitors—Ava Button, Emily Huang, Shain Patel, and Sophia Xu— also qualified to compete at the 2025 MathCounts State Competition at Purdue University in West Lafayette.
Chia-Chee Chiu Hired as Assistant Head of School for Academics
We are pleased to announce that ChiaChee Chiu will join Park Tudor as our new Assistant Head of School for Academics beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. In this role, Chia-Chee will oversee the academic program and work closely with teachers, departmental and divisional leaders, and administrative colleagues to build on the existing strengths of the school’s academic and co-curricular programs, empower high-quality teaching and learning, and embrace innovative research-based practices to meet the evolving needs of students.
Chia-Chee brings 20-plus years of educational experience to Park Tudor, first as a science teacher and then as a school leader. Her teaching career has spanned several states and cities, including at The School at Columbia University (NY), Ethical Culture Fieldston School (NY), and the Latin School of Chicago before she stepped into leadership positions as MS Assistant Principal and then MS Principal at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, as Head of Middle School at the St. John’s School (Houston), and most recently at the Shady Hill School (Cambridge).
As a school leader, Chia-Chee has led curricular initiatives, developed and supported professional development, served as a member of admissions teams, and led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In addition, for the past four years, Chia-Chee has served as faculty at the National Association of Independent School (NAIS) School Leadership Institute, where she and her colleagues facilitate a weeklong summer institute to support early career leaders and rising leaders to examine and develop their leadership practices. She earned a BS in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology with a double major in English from Tulane University, an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Kansas, and an MS in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Chia-Chee will start at Park Tudor on July 1.
Trivia Night a Smashing Success
The Park Tudor Booster Club and Development Office would like to thank all our sponsors and supporters who helped make the 8th Annual Park Tudor Trivia Night a huge success for our student-athletes on Saturday, January 25.
Thanks to the attendees’ generosity, we surpassed our Fund-aNeed goal with flying colors. These donations will support new bench covers for Middle School athletes participating on Lauth Field to give them shade and protection from the weather.
Congratulations to our winners for the evening:
In Our Winning Era won Trivia Night. The team included: Scott and Allison Dusko, Ryan and Adrienne Lewis, Ben and Meredith Wince, Luis Nunez and Kim Harris.
Best Dressed was awarded to two teams – Kiss Off and Motley Clue. Team Kiss Off included: John and Anna Foglesong, Karl and Sheila Bilimoria, Zuheir Shahwan and Amy Green, Jim and Lacy Pearson.
Team Motley Clue included: Patrick Adams, Mark Luatzenheiser, Eric and Susannah Gershman, Todd and Beth Rogers, Ryan and Amanda O’Rouke.
Best Team Name was awarded to Periodic Table Dancers. The team included: Nolan Brokamp and Kelsey Hanlon, Jeff and Andrea Pierson, Sam and Sarah Hawkins and Greg and Kelly Huntington.
Trivia Night 2025
Students and Faculty in the News
* Junior Simone Hall and freshman Zara Hall were featured in a story in the Indianapolis Star as two of the top divers in the country. In February, they were also featured as “Athletes of the Week” on WISH-TV.
* Jonah Smith ’26 and Derek Ai ’27 founded a not-for-profit jazz band called Jazz for Discovery that donates any money made from gigs to an important cause. They have partnered with N1C Collaborative, a Boston-based nonprofit organization, to receive donations for biomedical research. Jazz for Discovery had its first performance at Grand Brook Memory Center. Visit their website to learn more at jazzfordiscovery.org.
* Senior Luke Alberts has received two prestigious statewide awards from the Indiana Football Coaches Association. On January 21, Luke was named to the “IFCA Good Works” First Team, which is a special initiative to recognize the outstanding service of Indiana high school football players, managers, and entire teams. The program “celebrates
those who embody the values of leadership, compassion, and commitment to their communities through service.” Luke is the President and CEO of the EmilyStrong Foundation, an Indiana non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. As part of the recognition announcement, the IFCA noted that “Luke’s innovative fundraising” showcases “how student-athletes can lead meaningful change.” Luke also earned Academic All-State recognition from the IFCA as well.
* Sophomores Nora Rink and Anjali Pai, and DECA Advisor Sandi Johnson were interviewed by Spirit Box to learn about their record-breaking success with the Spirit Box vending machine program. Park Tudor is the top-performing school in the country for a single Spirit Box. In 2024, DECA earned over $49,000 through nearly 21,500 transactions.
* Upper School English Instructor Maxwell Johnson was featured on the “History of California Podcast.” The hourlong interview focused on his book, A Connected Metropolis: Los Angeles Elites and the Making of a Modern City, 1890-1965; history education; and historians’ interaction with the public.
IndyStar Article
WISH-TV Segment
Spirit Box Interview
History of California Podcast
Twenty-Four Visual Art & Writing Students Recognized in the 2025 Scholastics Art & Writing Awards
The Scholastics Art & Writing Competition is the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. The Awards honor works that display originality, skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. Regional jurors also consider elements that showcase talent and diversity, such as different art mediums, viewpoints, and backgrounds.
All entries are considered regionally for Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention awards. Entries that win a Gold Key are automatically considered for National Awards, including Gold Medal, Silver Medal, and scholarship awards.
Below are the 2025 Park Tudor Scholastic Award recipients:
Justin Warren: Gold Key, Photography (Foreshadow); 2 Silver Keys, Photography (The Performance and Flamingo); Honorable Mention, Photography (Mindless)
The boys and girls swimming and diving teams finished at an all-time high and with multiple records set. Leading the charge again were veterans Simone Hall and Abi Paton, but joining them this year was freshman Zara Hall. All three girls helped to set a record of three consecutive visits to the State Championships in 15 years.
The girls had a smaller team this year but were still able to walk away with a second place finish at the PAAC Championships and the Schools with No Pools Invite - an elite, 20-school competition. In the Marion County Meet on December 21, Simone Hall won her third-consecutive event championship with a score of 496.20. Her sister, Zara Hall, wasn’t far behind in 3rd with a score of 374.85. Abi Paton was event champion in the 200 freestyle after recovering from a broken wrist earlier in November. Grace DePowell placed 6th in both the 200 and 500 freestyle. Representing the boys, Kai Paredes placed 4th in the 100 fly and 2nd in the 100 backstroke. Senior Evan Li placed 3rd in the 50 free and 2nd in the 100 free in the consolation heats. At the Schools with No Pools invite hosted by Brebuef at IUPUI, sophomore Kate DePowell placed 3rd in the 100 free and 6th in
the 50 free. Kai Paredes finished strong with 3rd-place finishes in both the 100 fly and 100 backstroke. Simone Hall gave a powerful performance, placing 2nd in the 6-dive event just behind her sister Zara, who finished 1st. Grace DePowell posted lifetime-best times and won both the 200 and 500 freestyle events. Abi Paton set a new school record and finished 1st in the 200 IM, and also won the 100 fly.
The Sectional Championships were a success for both the girls and boys teams. Kate DePowell took 5th in the 50 free and 6th
Simone Hall dives Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, during the Schools with No Pools Invitational at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis.
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in the 100 free, while her sister, Grace DePowell, placed 2nd in the 200 free and 3rd in the 500 free. The Panther divers took the top two spots with Simone Hall finishing 1st (479.05) and Zara Hall 2nd (387.70), advancing both to Regionals. Shayla Johnson finished her 4 years of swimming with a 15th-place finish in the 50 free and 14th in the 100 free. Abi Paton set two new school records in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly and was the event champion in both events advancing her to State Finals. The Panthers took 3rd place in the 200 freestyle relay (Abi Paton, Grace DePowell, Kate DePowell and Shayla Johnson) with a time of 1:46.78, beating the 2016 relay time by ten seconds.
In the boys Sectional, Kai Paredes placed 8th in the 100 butterfly and 6th in the 100 backstroke. Evan Li placed 11th in the 100 freestyle.
The Hall sisters placed 2nd and 3rd at the Diving Regional Championships - Simone with a score of 454.55 and Zara with a score of 415.40; both girls advanced to the State Championships.
Park Tudor was represented well at the IHSAA Girls Swimming State Championship Meet. Abi Paton swam a lifetime-best time of 2:09.09 and set the school record for the second time and finished in 22nd place. She also swam the 100 butterfly and qualified for the final swim on Saturday, placing 8th overall in the state. Her time of 55:15 set another school record - the third school record she has broken since beginning her career. Zara Hall made a huge impression in her first performance at the State Championship, placing 6th with a score of 399.80. Simone Hall made her third appearance at the State Championship and placed 2nd with a score of 435.45.
Girls Basketball
The girls basketball team ended their season with a record of 12-10; they were 2-1 in PAAC Conference play.
They started off the season on November 6 with a heartbreaking one-bucket loss to Covenant Christian, 45-43, but then bounced back with four straight victories over Monrovia (55-50), Perry Meridian (43-41), Tindley (46-24), and Phalen Leadership Academy (71-5). Over the Thanksgiving break on November 26, they posted another close loss to Shortridge, 39-31, and started off December with a 51-29 loss to Heritage Christian.
The Panthers bounced back with a victory over Scecina (5130), and then defeated Speedway 35-27 in the first round of the Marion County Tournament. In the second round, they lost to Warren Central, 47-31. They closed out December with victories at home over Greenwood High School (58-39) and conference opponent Greenwood Christian Academy (51-21).
January kicked off with losses to Purdue Polytechnic (7960) and Guerin Catholic (44-33), followed by victories over conference opponent Bethesda Christian (59-18) and Anderson Prep Academy (68-19). On January 21, the team traveled to rival Brebeuf Jesuit, and posted a 54-33 loss. The Panthers bounced back with a 51-13 win over Arsenal Tech, but closed out the regular season with a 63-34 loss to Crispus Attucks. They opened Sectional play vs. Monrovia, but posted a 45-31 loss to end the season.
Boys Basketball
The Panthers ended the 2024-2025 campaign with eight wins and 13 losses; they were 3-1 in PAAC Conference play.
The team kicked off the season with three losses to Guerin Catholic (63-45), Greenwood Christian Academy (55-53), and Parke Heritage (58-44), but then posted a big 77-32 win over conference opponent Shortridge, followed by another decisive victory over Scecina (56-43). They closed out December with losses to South Bend Riley (66-51) and Evansville Harrison (66-63).
Following winter break, they fell to Lawrence Central (6953) and then to North Central (78-54) in the first round of the Marion County tournament. They closed out January with losses to Noblesville (62-40) and Indianapolis Metropolitan (65-50), and a 60-47 victory over Bethesda Christian.
February started with a big victory over conference opponent the International School, 78-30. The Panthers then traveled to Brebeuf Jesuit, posting a heartbreaking 43-41 loss to the always-tough rival. The Panthers bounced back with a 10-point win over Bishop Chatard, followed by a loss on Valentine’s Day to Liberty Christian (50-39). They closed out February with decisive wins over Irvington Prep (80-21) and Phalen Leadership Academy (76-47), and a 59-53 loss to Heritage Christian.
In the first round of Sectionals the Panthers faced Cardinal Ritter. Unfortunately, they posted a 49-44 loss, bringing their season to an end.
The 7/8th Grade Boys Basketball team capped off a historic season by winning the IISL championship on Thursday, February 6. The Panthers defeated Oaks Academy to finish a perfect 10-0 in regular season league play, followed by three postseason wins. In total, the 7/8th Grade Red Team won 25 out of 26 games played this year, including four tournament championships:
• Guion Creek Holiday Tournament (12/7)
• Olive Branch Holiday Tournament (12/14)
• PAAC Tournament (2/1)
• IISL Tournament (2/3 - 2/6)
The Upper School Spring Musical, "Firebringer," hit the stage March 7-9 for three incredible shows.
Park Tudor’s Legacy Initiative Continues to Engage with History
By Kathryn Lerch, Legacy Initiative Coordinator
In 2021, the Legacy Initiative published a monograph titled US Submarine Chaser #38 in World War I: “My Dad in the Motor Boat Navy.” Next in 2022, “Dear Stellie” A Field Surgeon’s World War II Letters, featured letters written from England, France, Austria and Czechoslovakia. And most recently in 2024, our WW2-era travel thriller, Your European Correspondent 1939-1941 Alma De Luce was met with great acclaim. Copies of these books have been purchased in the US and abroad.
All of our Legacy Initiative projects require extensive research to locate supporting historical documentation, letters and photos of the individuals portrayed, etc. Sometimes requests sent to individuals through Ancestry.com were answered and family documents were shared with us—but not always in a timely manner. Our research efforts at various historical societies, through newspaper resources, and archives have been generally very successful and often opened doors to more supporting primary source materials for our students. On a number of occasions our books have gone to press—in which we regretted not having a particular letter or photo, and we had to make do with other less personal resources.
In spite of occasional research obstacles, the Legacy Initiative has produced wonderful books and thanks to the internet numerous people have contacted us with items that add to an individual’s wartime story. Albeit these belated personal connections and documents are still important because this
validates our research, and helps us preserve important wartime stories. Here are some recent examples:
Harold Nace served on SC-38 Submarine Chaser during WWI. His grandson, Rich Nace, discovered this fall on Ancestry.com our much-earlier request from 2021 for personal photos. He graciously sent us some. The photo of SC-38 which was in our book is also hanging on the wall of his home. He also sent a photo of his grandfather, Harold Nace. Nace had not been included in the group photograph of the crew taken in the Orkneys due to his recovery in hospital from an injury.
Other recent significant responses are connected with Alma’s De Luce’s story. Alma De Luce was the woman who traveled with her correspondent husband, Dan De Luce, to Budapest, Greece, Turkey, and Iran during the outbreak of WWII. Alma and Dan did not have children, but her husband had two nephews, sons of his brother Richard who initially saved Alma and Dan’s possessions. Richard’s sons, Daniel and Dave De Luce, inherited and digitized Alma and Dan’s extensive personal correspondence and photographs, and hung Alma’s artwork in their homes. We know this because their nephew, Dan De Luce, made a discovery and contacted me.
It was such a wonderful surprise to stumble upon "Your European Correspondent" as I was doing an online search about my uncle Dan and aunt Alma. I immediately ordered a copy! I had no idea about your project and am so pleased that you put together a volume based on Alma’s letters home.
My dad, Richard, (who was 17 years younger than Dan), had saved all of their letters and photos. He passed away last year, and my brother and I were overwhelmed as it was such a vast trove of treasures. My brother, Dave, scanned all the photos digitally and I tried to save the World War II correspondence.
My wife and I have always admired Alma’s vivid letters and discussed whether we could put together a book based on Dan and Alma’s adventures.
As you may know, some of Dan’s papers were donated to UCLA, his alma mater.
Thank you for ensuring that Alma’s written record of that time can be shared more widely and enjoyed.
I can tell you that Alma was as charming and witty in person as she was in those letters. We have her paintings hanging in our house. And we have a photo of her standing next to Salvador Dali, who Dan interviewed after the war.
After Dan retired from the AP in the 1960s, he was drafted back into service for two reporting trips to Vietnam, including a trip to North Vietnam which was a scoop in and of itself. Alma accompanied him and took brilliant photos that AP ran on its wires.
As a result of the Legacy Initiative’s “new” connection to the De Luce family, I shared with Dan and his brother, Dave, the oral history transcripts of Dan’s post-war interviews that I had received from the Associated Press Archives in New York City.
In return Dave De Luce replied with photos in November, 2024.
I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed reading your book of my aunt Alma’s letters. Most I don’t think I had seen before (my father had saved so much material from Dan and Alma it was a bit overwhelming). One thing I found especially interesting was the letter on page 184 of the book. In this letter Alma describes her visit with the Queen and Shah of Iran. That really rang a bell for me, so I went back through the old photos we had digitized and, sure enough, we have the photo she describes of the Shah, the Queen, and their daughter. It was fascinating to read Alma’s description of the photo session and be able to look at the actual photo. I’ve attached the photo to this email.
Dave also shared two additional photos (below), one from the De Luce trip to Sofia, Bulgaria that Dan and Alma took in 1939. The second black & white photo was taken on the Greek sponge boat during their escape from Greece to Turkey in April, 1941. Dan is standing on the left, perfectly dressed in hat and pipe. Next to him are two Greek airmen who were released from their military duties due to the German invasion. Sitting on the boat is Cy Sulzberger, editor with the New York Times. Not pictured are Alma, the boat captain and his wife, and Cy’s dog.
We have a couple of Alma’s paintings in our home. One is a painting of a lion and the other is one of the Christmas cards she did for the title company [she mentioned these cards in her letters]. I also attached a few other photos from the same time frame as your book. One is aboard the sponge boat they escaped from Greece on and the other two were taken at the Sofia airport in 1939.
Dave generously allows us to publish these additional photos which he has in his family’s collection. For those who have read Alma’s account of life as a European correspondent, we now know more about Alma and Dan’s lives thanks to the De Luce nephews. They shared some very useful early family history as well.
The De Luce [aka Loose] family had an early, but not lasting association with the Mormon Church when they moved from Illinois to the West Coast. Alma’s book included news of Dan’s mother’s premature death and according to nephew Dave,
Myrtle died unexpectedly at the age of 52. This was a traumatic experience, especially for my father who was only 11 at the time. The first thing Roberta, and her husband Carl, did after her death was send a cable to Dan in Budapest to let him know the bad news. Dan received that cable on Feb. 1st, 1940, and immediately wrote a letter to Roberta and Carl. He sent one copy by airmail, and another by boat along with a check for $400. . . My father did eventually go to Europe to be with Dan and Alma, but not until 1949.
The Legacy Initiative is always thrilled to make these family connections, even if “after the fact,” because as radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey, used to say in his programs from WWII through the 1970s, “And now you know the rest of the story!”
Alma De Luce’s paintings
Dave De Luce wrote:
Dan and Alma De Luce’s trip to Sofia, Bulgaria in 1939
The De Luce’s boat escape from Greece to Turkey in 1941
Alumni Feature: Pavani Peri ’16: A Young Entrepreneur Making an Impact on Local Governments
By Cathy Yingling Chapelle ’87
Pavani Peri has accomplished a lot at a young age. After graduating from Park Tudor in 2016, she attended the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill as a Morehead-Cain Scholar. In addition to providing full tuition and room and board, the Morehead-Cain program includes summer enrichment opportunities, access to grants, and connection with a network of alumni around the world.
Pavani’s early accomplishments started while she was still a student at Park Tudor. While in high school, she helped found an eye clinic in India and organized a dance performance to raise funds for the effort. As a college student, she partnered with two classmates to found Acta Solutions, a company that provides technology solutions to city governments to streamline workflows and improve customer service and response times. Acta Solutions has been awarded an NC IDEA MICRO Grant, NC IDEA SEED Grant, and took first place in the 2022 IdeaFest Competition.
Pavani is the recipient of the 2025 Park Tudor Young Alumni Impact Award. The Young Alumni Impact Award recognizes Park Tudor Alumni, age 35 or younger, who have exemplified Park Tudor’s core values: integrity, intellectual engagement, resourcefulness, respect, and responsibility through professional achievements, community engagement, personal accomplishments, and/or service to their alma mater. She will be honored at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner and Celebration on Friday, April 25.
I recently caught up with Pavani to learn more.
Tell me about Acta Solutions. Where did the idea come from and how did you get it started?
When I was in college at UNC, part of the Morehead-Cain program was being placed in a city to work in local government and help to solve a problem assigned to us. I spent my summer in Louisville and learned first-hand about the issues that local governments face and the strain on local staff, which impact customer service. I started working with two of my classmates on a GovTech startup - Acta Solutions. We provide workflow software solutions to help with everything from permitting to issuing licenses and voting, as well as communicationsstreamlining calls and emails so that local governments can be much more efficient and easier for the public to deal with.
When we graduated in 2020, we started working in earnest on launching the company. By the end of 2021/beginning of 2022 we had secured our first five customers; now we’ve grown to serve 50 local governments.
How did you have the confidence to start a business at such a young age?
I always knew I wanted to start something after college. I was very fortunate to be able to graduate from college debt-free thanks to the Morehead-Cain scholarship, so I really had no reason not to go for it - there would never be a better time to take a risk. I also graduated during the pandemic, so the job market was terrible; starting a business seemed like the best option.
You’re clearly very entrepreneurial; you also started an eye clinic in India while you were still a student at Park Tudor. Where did your entrepreneurial spirit come from?
I think it came from my parents. My dad came to this country with very little, and he always wanted to start his own business. Of course it’s very difficult to come to a new country and start a business, but he was very entrepreneurial in many ways.
Pavani Peri (center) with Acta Solutions team members
How is the eye clinic doing now? Are you still involved?
It is still open and being run by the person I worked with to get it started. I’m still involved in an advisory capacity, but it is being run locally, which was always the goal so that it is sustainable.
As a young entrepreneur, do you find it challenging managing people who I imagine are significantly older than you? How do you navigate that?
It can be a bit awkward to be so young and be managing a team, but we’ve hired people who want to work in a startup. They tend to be very results-oriented, so it is less about how old you are or how much experience you have. Ultimately my co-founders and I are the people who built the processes so we continue to take ownership and make the decisions.
How did your time at Park Tudor prepare you for what you are doing now?
When I started the eye clinic, I also planned and led a dance performance held in the Ayres Auditorium at Park Tudor to raise money. I received so much support from the school to help make that happen - from providing the auditorium, to helping to promote it - and that was such a great learning experience to understand how to work with lots of different people and all of the various stakeholders who needed to be involved.
Starting in high school, so many teachers encouraged me to question things and also take on leadership roles. I learned a
lot from Ms. (Laura) Gellin and appreciate how she runs her class; she encouraged everyone to express opinions and then back them up. Also Dr. (Sven) Dubie, Ms. (Margo) McAlear, Mr. (Peter) Kraft, Mr. (Joe) Fumusa, Ms. (Sarah) McDaniels, and Mr. (Spencer) Summerville - so many teachers had a big influence on me.
What advice do you have for Park Tudor students who might want to follow in your footsteps and become an entrepreneur?
My advice is if you want to start something, do it. You don’t really need a lot of resources to test ideas, and the school is a great lab. I would encourage students to start exploring and pursuing their interests early. Also, take the humanities seriously. I think a lot of students want to focus on a tech education, which is great, but I have found that the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills that I developed in my humanities classes help me more at this point.
What’s next for you? What are your ultimate career goals?
I’m not sure. Right now I’m focused on Acta Solutions - we’re now a team of seven. I want to keep learning and growing the business, and ultimately sell it and then see what’s next.
Photos from Pavani’s Years at Park Tudor
Alumni News
Alumni Gather at Notre Dame, DePauw, and in Indianapolis and Alaska
Indianapolis-area alums joined us for a Pickleball Social on February 20.
In South Bend, we connected with alums attending the University of Notre Dame and IU School of Medicine on February 23. Alumni in attendance: Gretchen Farley ’23, Arunabh Sinha ’19, Nick Bullard ’24, Will Schmidt ’24, Sia Patel ’23, and Johnny Gallagher ’21
Anna Edwards ’00, Zach Johnson ’99, Katy (Latimer) Latico ’99 and Ivan Hodes ’01 gathered in Anchorage, Alaska.
Alums attending Butler University, Marian University, the University of Indianapolis and IU Indy joined us at Chatham Tap on February 25. Alumni in attendance: Ellie Bailey ’23, Dejanae Butler ’24, Ellie Hunter ’24, Luke Malone ’24, Drew Miller ’24, Emma Miller ’22, Katherine Queisser ’24, Ethan Warren ’22
On March 11, we hosted an event for alums at DePauw University in Greencastle. Alumni in attendance: George Ferguson ’23, Cooper Grabow ’24, Spencer Hughes ’24, Ronald Johnson ’21, Kamon Washington ’24, Rylan Watkins ’22, Rod Wheeler ’23, Caden Whitehead ’22, Nolan Whitehead ’24
We celebrated March Madness on March 20 at Binkley’s. Alumni in attendance: Izzy Angelicchio ’11, Rachel Bir ’14, Josh Broadbent ’94, Kate Broadbent ’94, Katie Feldman ’03, Jay Ferguson ’91, Robert Flaherty ’14, David Flowers ’18, Craig Graffis ’94, Joe Hapak ’14, Lisa Hendrickson ’77, George Hornedo ’09, Carey Kunz ’11, Fritz Kunz ’72, Lisa-Maria Legg ’15, Andy Marra ’06, Brent Ramey ’80, Jessica Siebert ’03, Jason Stanley ’94, Elliott Thomasson ’07, Abe Weldy ’92, and Turner Woodard ’06
Class Notes
1989
Reverend Dr. Mark R. Miller (pictured left) received his Doctor of Ministry, (D.Min.) from Eden Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. His doctoral dissertation, Baptismal Identity and the Multicultural Church: Intersectionality, Black Liberation Theology, and the Original Baptismal Creed in an Intentional Multicultural/Multiracial Congregation, was the culmination of what he experienced while serving at Westminster Presbyterian Church, St. Louis. He is now on an extended sabbatical and is looking forward to his next adventure.
1997
Chris Schneider and his producing partners concluded a successful engagement of a musical adaptation of “The Notebook” on Broadway. A national tour of the show will launch in September, 2025.
2006
John Thornburgh is now Acting Assistant Chief, Chicago Civil Section, at the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.
2008
Tom Schroeder resides in Cary, NC, where he is an Assistant Professor of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science at North Carolina State University. He married Michelle Fleming on June 22, 2023 at the Indianapolis Central Library.
2009
George Hornedo has announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress in Indiana’s 7th district. (pictured far left with Joseph Fumusa and Skye Wallin ’07)
2010
Maddie Kahn is an OBGYN working in Chicago at The Women’s Group of Northwestern. She married Jeremy Field in July, 2024.
2011
Emily Knapp’s granola company, Stellar Granola, was featured on “The Today Show” on December 20, 2024.
2013
CJ Harrington was listed in Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30” for Sports. He is an Associate at Hogan Lovells, where he counsels corporations considering joint venture transactions, entrepreneurs trying to start companies, and sports franchises putting together sponsorship deals or having salary disputes. Among the deals he has been involved in are the recent purchases of the Washington Commanders, the Denver Broncos, and Olympique Lyonnais Féminin.
2020
Daniel Ehrlich has been awarded a Marshall Scholarship. Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Daniel is majoring in Computer Science and Chemistry at Duke University.
Justin Kinchen joined with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra to present Limelight: A Conversation in Sound on March 9, 2025 at the Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University. Justin performed primarily his own music, playing violin, trumpet, and piano, singing, and conducting the orchestra.
2021
Annie Murphy is a Pricing Reimbursement and Access Associate at Eli Lilly and Company.
2022
Seven members of the class of 2022 had a "reunion" in Budapest in February while studying abroad in Spain, Italy, and the UK.
Pictured above from left to right: Ahmed Athar, Jenny Walker, Jose Lacy, Sophia Kirschner, Colina Miroff, and Simon Rothbaum (Will Morris not pictured). This picture was taken at Fisherman’s Bastion.
2023
Sophia Kennedy won the Women’s 3000M race at the ACC Indoor Championships on March 3 with a time of 8:47:38, setting a meet record.
Jasiah Rogers posted the 2nd-fastest time in Purdue University’s history in the 60-yard dash. He is one of only three runners in Purdue history to achieve 6.63 or faster.
Marriages
Tom Schroeder ’08 to Michelle Fleming on June 22, 2023. Maddie Kahn ’10 to Jeremy Field in July, 2024.
Congratulations (Births, Adoptions)
To Middle School Health and Wellness Teacher, Eddy Wagner, and his wife, Maya, on the birth of Arthur Alan Wagner on November 15, 2024.
Deaths
Arden Assee ’08 on July 10, 2024. Douglas Darbro ’60 on September 17, 2024. Diana Chambers Leslie ’65 on January 11, 2025. Sandy Servies Strickland ’53, on March 16, 2025.
Condolences
To Nigelie Assee ’10 on the death of her brother, Arden Assee ’08, on July 10, 2024.
To Katie Wickes Conovitz ’94 on the death of her mother, Julia Zollman Wikes, on September 15, 2024.
To Donald Darbro ’62 on the death of his brother, Douglas Darbro ’60 on September 17, 2024.
To Mary Linton Thompson Peters ’89 on the death of her mother, Maurice “Molly” Thompson, on October 2, 2024.
To Jackson Todt ’26 and Christian Todt ’28 on the death of their father, Blair Todt, on January 13, 2025.
To Park Tudor Facilities Coordinator, Kim Allen, on the death of her sister, Kellie Ann O’Rourke, on January 18, 2025.
To Jill Trester Cline ’92, Alexander Cline ’19, Andrew Cline ’23, and Allison Cline ’25 on the death of their mother and grandmother, Jean Carolyn Trester on February 25, 2025.
To Flo Mary Foreman Mantel '46, Wendy Mantel '72, and Emily Mantel '76 on the death of their husband and father, Thomas D. Mantel, on February 21, 2025.
To Anthony McFarland ’82 on the death of his mother, Addie McFarland, on March 16, 2025.
To Stephanie Strickland Garriga ’80, Stacy Strickland Floberg ’84, and Jim Strickland ’92 on the death of their mother, Sandy Servies Strickland ’53, on March 16, 2025.
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Arthur Alan Wagner
Field and Maddie Kahn ’10
Michelle Fleming
Tom Schroeder ’08
Jeremy
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Drs. Paulo and Anabela Reis
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Mrs. Janice Schaming
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Edward R. and Donna L. Schmidt
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Dr. Jeffrey and Ms. Calise Mossler
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Gerry and Sue LaFollette (Sue Eaglesfield ’54)
Mr. Shanon A. Fields ’92
Mr. Michael B. Flynn ’93
Mr. Charles J. Foxlow
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Jim and Priscilla Worrall (Jim ’61)
Rodney C. Frenzel
Mr. and Mrs. J. Peter Frenzel (Peter ’55)
Mr. Matthew Glidewell ’00 Adrianne Glidewell Smith and Tyler Smith (Adrianne ’98)
Mr. Adam Goodman
Mrs. Nicole Goodman
Mr. Robert Hildebrand
Dr. Suzanne B. Combs
Mr. Rob C. Hueni
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Geier (Ben ’14, Abbey Buroker ’13)
Ms. Gretchen L. Hueni
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Marra (Andy ’06)
Mrs. Anne Jay
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Mrs. Marya E. Jones ’78
Mrs. Elizabeth LaFollette (Elizabeth Sanborn ’22)
Gerry and Sue LaFollette (Sue Eaglesfield ’54)
Ms. Diana Leslie (Diana Chambers ’65)
Mrs. Elizabeth N. Mann (Nicki Funk ’65)
Dr. Louise R. Levine
Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Levine (Mike ’90)
Reverend John A. Lynn ’61
Jim and Priscilla Worrall (Jim ’61)
Mrs. Sandra M. McConnell (Sandie McConnell ’59)
Bob Nelson ’59
Ms. Hazel McKee
Rebecca Garrison Tracy ’52
Mr. John L. Miller ’63
Suzanne E. Miller
Mr. Michael O’Neill
Mrs. Mary Jane O’Neill
Mr. William H. Osborne (Haydon ’10)
Mr. and Mrs. Lazar Zdravkovic (Ellen Grein ’10)
Mr. Andrew D. Ponader ’10
Mr. and Mrs. Lazar Zdravkovic (Ellen Grein ’10)
Mr. Baxter S. Rogers ’59
Alexander L. Rogers ’61
Colonel Torrence W. Rogers ’56
Alexander L. Rogers ’61
Mr. Mark Rominger ’88
Brian and Stacey Hicks (Brian ’88)
Mr. Wade A. Roth
Ms. Ivete Larroquette
Dr. Stephen Wintermeyer and Dr. Ginat Wintermeyer Mirowski
Ms. Inga Zadvinskis
Mr. Charles N. Smith ’28
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Raiser (Charlie ’65)
I. Hilda Stewart
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Mrs. Mary Jeannine Stokes (Jeannine Grinslade ’46)
Ms. Heather M. A. Kulwin ’92
Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. McLaughlin (Mac ’79, Margo Raikos ’81)
Mr. Christopher J. Therber
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Mr. Blair Todt
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Ann M. Stack
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Mr. David B. Yingling ’79
Cindy and Jeff Yingling (Jeff ’78)
Thank A Teacher…
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Dr. Sven H. Dubie
Paige and Tim Button
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Tucker and Mary Hawkins
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Gary and JoAnn Quinnette
Reverend Jean M. Smith
Mr. Christopher Front
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Ms. Ann I. Bastianelli
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Mr. Trevon N. Bluiett ’14
Ms. Jennifer C. Burns and Mr. Dimitri Abrams (Jennifer ’08)
Ms. Emily E. Eiteljorg ’11
Mr. Carter M. Fite ’16
Drs. Doris and James Hardacker
Mr. Christman L. Johnson ’16
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Kleymeyer (Matt ’00)
Mr. and Mrs. Lance Ladendorf (Lance ’05)
Ms. Tory A. Lopez (Tory Campbell ’08)
Mr. Juan M. Lopez (Juan ’09)
Mr. and Mrs. Sanjay Malkani
Ms. Hannah E. Markey ’18
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Mr. Eric Mason ’04
Dr. R. Christopher Miyamoto and Mrs. Brenda Miyamoto (Chris ’88)
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Mr. Robert H. Powell III ’08
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Dr. and Mrs. Michael Rothbaum
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Mr. Ravi M. Shah ’14
Mr. Arunabh K. Sinha ’19
Ms. Rachel C. Smitherman ’13
Jason ’01 and Jessica Sondhi
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The Tewari Family
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Ms. Laura M. Gellin
Drs. Slade and Marcia Gellin
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Chris and Tara Warner
Dr. Matthew D. McGrath
Sara Naderi and Curt Warren
Mr. Leslie McSparrin
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Reverend Jean M. Smith
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Gary and JoAnn Quinnette
Mr. Michael Saridakis
Chris and Tara Warner
Ms. Jane C. Sidey
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Chris Stack ’91, a star of the Tony award-winning play "Stereophonic," visited campus March 18-19. He participated in an Artist Talk moderated by Jen Bohler Johansen ’91 as part of the Janet Flanner Visiting Artist Series, and during the school day, he spoke to the full Upper School and worked with US percussion and acting students.
Correction from the Annual Report in the Fall 2024 issue of the Phoenix: Evan and Abbe Sechrist Bedel should have been listed as members of the Cornerstone Society: Gifts of $50,000 and above in the Annual Report. We apologize for the error.
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