Students performing in the Upper School Spring Musical,
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Lower, Middle and Upper School Panther Pals have been meeting throughout the year to work on fun activities and build relationships across divisions.
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From the Head’s Desk
Dear Park Tudor Community,
When I think about the value of a Park Tudor education, it is so much more than a series of experiences during which students develop a mastery of academic content across various disciplines, hone athletic skills, grow artistic abilities, and discover new interests during co-curricular activities. While each of these are fundamental to a Park Tudor education, what distinguishes the Park Tudor experience is that we also seek to instill curiosity, creativity, courage, and compassion in our students because we know that these values will be essential as they go on to lead lives of purpose.
It starts in Lower School and continues as students progress through Middle and Upper School. For example, in third grade one of our students’ capstone experiences is their “Changemaker” presentation. For this project, children research a historical figure who made a difference in the world, and then present their reports to an audience—while dressed as their subject. Some of this year’s Changemakers were artist Pablo Picasso, scientist Albert Einstein, pilot Amelia Earhart, and antislavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe. This one project elegantly encapsulates all of our values. In addition to learning about role models who exhibited creativity and courage, the students also must employ their own curiosity and creativity as they identify and research a subject and consider how best to present their findings in an interesting and engaging way. Consider the courage that it takes for a third grader to give their presentation before an audience of children and adults. And, they develop compassion as they support their peers while completing a challenging project.
Middle Schoolers recently created a gallery throughout the building celebrating notable figures for Black History Month. Some of the subjects they chose included Earl Lloyd, the first Black man to play in the NBA; Dr. George R. Carruthers, an astronomer and engineer who designed the ultraviolet camera/spectograph that went on the Apollo 16 mission to the moon; and Gladys West, a mathematician whose work on the development of satellite geodesy models were later incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS). Once again, the students’ curiosity and creativity were on full display as visitors perused the decorated doors that made up the
gallery. And again, so many of the subjects the students chose embodied courage and compassion.
In the Upper School, 42 seniors who have participated in the Global Scholars program are currently presenting their research projects. These students have spent nearly two years selecting a topic, conducting research, writing a scholarly paper, and now are presenting their projects to an audience of peers, faculty, and community members. Topics cover everything from funeral rituals, to colonizing Mars, the rise and fall of the American department store, music and the Vietnam War, and global nutritional regulations. I am consistently amazed at the quality of this work, especially considering that this final project is not graded; students put in the effort simply to satisfy their curiosity and display their creativity. And presenting their findings in front of peers, adults, and a panel of faculty is truly courageous! In this issue of The Phoenix, you’ll enjoy reminiscences from alumni and students who have participated in Model UN through the years; this extracurricular program has been instilling curiosity, creativity, courage, and compassion in Park Tudor students for 50 years.
When students leave Park Tudor armed with these values, they will be poised to be changemakers themselves in the future in college, workplaces, and their communities. Who knows—maybe they will become a potential subject for a future generation of Park Tudor third graders.
Chris Front Head of School
An annual tradition, third-graders presented short biographies of different “Changemakers of the World” at the Living History Museum. Exhibits ranged from Dolly Parton and Albert Einstein to Osamu Tezuka, Malala Yousafzai, Mae Jemison and more.
Middle School students decorated their classroom doors for Black History Month. Some creations focused on the national BHM 2026 theme of “Honoring 100 Years of the Celebration of Black History Month,” and other displays highlighted the various accomplishments of African Americans. Not only were the displays informative, but they also showed our students’ ingenuity, collaboration, and creativity.
In January, 39 seniors traveled to the Netherlands to compete as international diplomats in the 58th annual session of The Hague International Model United Nations. They spent their weekend exploring Amsterdam and The Hague. Read more about the 50th anniversary of Model UN at Park Tudor on page 18.
News of the School
Eleven Members of the Class of 2026 Named National Merit Finalists
Congratulations to the 11 members of the class of 2026 who have been named as Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Leo Sniderman, Kaitlyn Park, Clara Myers, Shreya Mallela, Owen Zhang, Alexander Cheng, Justin Li, Arnay Garhyan, Hudson Messer, Connor Kacena-Merrell, and Riti Tandra
More than 1.5 million juniors entered the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The nationwide pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and includes the highest scoring entrants in each state.
Five Seniors Named Presidential Scholar Candidates
Congratulations to the following seniors who were among the 6,000 candidates selected nationwide in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program are high-achieving graduating seniors invited based on exceptional performance on the SAT/ACT, artistic talent, or Career and Technical Education (CTE) accomplishments. Candidates are selected by the U.S. Department of Education based on academic achievement, leadership, and community service.
Alex Cheng
Arnay Garhyan
Kaitlyn Park
Leo Sniderman
Owen Zhang
Panther Robotics Team Enjoys Successful Season
Four Panther Robotics teams were in action on January 17 at three different events. 6842 K, Killer Instinct—made up of Luke Aikin, Izzy Cohen, Arnay Garhyan, Aneesh Gupta, and Rishi Nagireddy continued its dominance in central Indiana at the Heritage Christian tournament. They swept the three highest awards: Tournament Champion, Skills Champion, and the Excellence Award. Team 6842U, Underscore—a Middle School team made up of Hudson Aikin and Daniel Opyrchal—participated in its second competition of the season at the Heritage Christian tournament. Competing against a slew of high school teams, Underscore had a rough day on the match field, but its skills score of 77 put them in second place in the state.
6842V, Vicious Vortex, traveled to Alabama to compete in the SCORE Showdown Signature tournament. The team— made up of Mason Bohm, Praneel Daliboyina, Lorelei Davis, Jackson Harper, and Keshav Krishnan—finished qualifications with a 7-1 record, good for seventh place out of 76 teams. The team made it to the semifinal round before falling to the eventual tournament champions.
Vortex did pick up the Amaze Award given to a team that builds a quality, high-scoring robot.
6842, Nitro—made up of Jacob Cairns, Ary Das, and Maor King traveled to Bloomington to compete in their first tournament of the season. The team finished 4-2 in qualifications, finishing tenth out of 41 teams. However, they achieved more success in eliminations, advancing to the semifinals.
Three Panther Robotics teams had another banner day on Saturday, February 14.
At the Plymouth V5RC Middle School competition, Team 6842A Apollo—composed of Ted Engel, Owen Evans, Shazi Mohsin, Audrey Ongwijitwat, Kate Pesavento, and Riley Toste—delivered an amazing performance by "triple-crowning," sweeping all three major honors at the tournament. The team dominated the field from start to finish, ultimately taking home the Excellence Award, the Tournament Championship, and the Robot Skills Championship. In doing so, the team qualified for the Indiana State Middle School Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Team 6842N Nitro was back in action at the Raiders Robotics Competition in Selma, IN. The team delivered a hard-fought performance, coming within just one match of a tournament title. Nitro started the day strong, finishing the qualification rounds with a solid 5-2 record. Their momentum continued through the elimination bracket as they battled their way all the way to the Finals. In a highly competitive championship round, they ultimately finished as Tournament Finalists, falling just short against a high school alliance from Zionsville and Covenant Christian.
Team 6842K Killer Instinct traveled to Silicon Valley, CA, for the NorCal Silicon Valley Signature Event. Signature tournaments draw highly competitive robotics teams from around North America. This tournament also drew some teams from China.
The team competed against 94 other teams. They finished qualifications 5-3, landing in 15th place. Killer chose Heritage Christian’s Meta Mafia team as an alliance partner, making them the 12th-seeded alliance. In the eliminations, the alliance defeated the 5th seed, the 4th seed, and the 1st seed to make it to the finals. There, they were defeated by an alliance from China and Washington (state). On a national stage, Killer got positive exposure, which should help them when the team competes at Worlds.
All five Panther Robotics teams were in action on Saturday, February 21. Two Middle School teams traveled to Chesterton to compete in the Duneland Middle School V5RC Competition. Three Upper School teams trekked to Anderson to compete in the Purdue Polytechnic Anderson High School Spring Tournament.
Team 6842U Underscore—Hudson Aiken and Daniel Opyrchal had an impressive showing. Teaming up with a robot from Covenant Christian, the alliance advanced all the way to the semi-finals, where they narrowly fell in a thrilling 47–46 match against an alliance from Portage and West Chester. Despite the close finish, Underscore earned the Excellence Award, the highest honor at the event, which secured them a berth to the State Tournament.
Team 6842A Apollo continued their incredible season with another standout performance. In addition to winning another Tournament Championship trophy, the team showcased their creativity, engineering skill, and teamwork throughout the event, earning the prestigious Design Award. This honor recognizes teams that demonstrate excellence in the engineering design process, from thorough documentation to innovative problem-solving.
At Anderson, Team 6842K Killer Instinct won the Skills Award and finished qualifications in fifth place. They were allied with a team from Illinois and made it to the semi-finals before losing a close match to two teams from New Pal. Team 6842N Nitro teamed with Halopeños from Heritage Christian and lost in the quarterfinals to Killer Instinct’s alliance. Their 105 score in skills makes it likely that they will qualify for the State Championships. Team 6842V Vortex also bowed out in the semi-finals. They were teamed with a Zionsville robot and lost to the eventual champions from Heritage Christian and a homeschool team from Carmel.
Park Tudor Debaters Bring Home Awards
The Debate Team has had much success this semester, including hosting the second annual Park Tudor Invitational Tournament on Saturday, January 17.
This year, Park Tudor welcomed more than 150 debaters from 13 high schools located throughout Indianapolis, as well as West Lafayette, Evansville, and Columbus, IN. Events included Lincoln-Douglas (LD), Public Forum (PF), Policy, World Schools Debate, and Student Congress. Park Tudor took 3rd place in the team sweepstakes, and many PT debaters won individual awards. PF duo Ingrid Spartz & Anna Bedano led the way with a 3-1 record, and a 2nd place award. They argued if the People’s Republic of China should reduce its international extraction of natural resources. Teams comprised of Kaitlyn Park & Riti Tandra and Emily Huang & Sophia Xu placed 7th and 8th, respectively, in the same event. In LD, Evan Dahlie & Oliver Gollapudi both went 3-1 and took 7th and 8th in a very large field of 35 LD debaters arguing if the possession of nuclear weapons is immoral.
In World Schools Debate, two Park Tudor teams went 2-1 to take 3rd and 6th place awards. They debated whether an "America First" policy is good for Indiana. The 3rd place team included Ary Das, Lucas Zhang, Junmo Kang, Zain Hamza, and Sam Louis, and the 6th place team was made up of Jia Patel, Zainab Najam, Saanvi Nagireddy, Penelope Guevara, and Caroline McCarty. Finally, in Policy debate, the pair of Ishan Gupta & Pari Ponugoti took 4th place by pitching US government policies related to research & development of the Arctic.
For the fourth year in a row, the Debate Team took first place in the Hoosier Heartland District team sweepstakes at the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) District Finals on Saturday, January 31. As a team, PT debaters had a combined win-loss record of 47-28 with five students qualifying outright for the National Speech and Debate Tournament in two events.
Debaters at NSDA Districts compete to be one of two debaters in the District and one of eight in the state of Indiana to compete in their event at the NSDA National Tournament in Richmond, VA this June. Three Park Tudor entries punched their ticket to go to this big dance: Eli Fisch in Lincoln-Douglas (LD), veteran partners Ingrid Spartz & Anna Bedano and freshman partners
Sophia Xu & Emily Huang in Public Forum (PF). Congratulations to these debaters who have earned their chance to represent Park Tudor and Indiana at Nationals.
Congratulations also to Junmo Kang & Qasid Mian, who secured the first-alternate spot for Nationals in policy debate with a record of 3-2. In addition, Evan Dahlie secured first-alternate in LD with a 4-2 record. Lincoln-Douglas debaters argued if the possession of nuclear weapons is immoral, public forum teams debated if China should substantially reduce the international extraction of natural resources, and policy debaters proposed policies that would substantially increase research & development in the Arctic.
That same weekend, the Debate Team also competed in the two-day Indiana State Speech and Debate Association (ISSDA) State Tournament at Avon High School. At State, two Park Tudor entries "broke" into the Sweet Sixteen by winning high numbers of ballots in the preliminary rounds. In an extremely large pool of 64 KD debaters, Eli Fisch advanced to the octafinals. Likewise, in a pool of 26 teams, the World Schools (WS) Debate team consisting of Penelope Guevara, Zainab Najam, Jia Patel, Caroline McCarty, and Saanvi Nagireddy advanced to their respective octa-final round before elimination. The State tournament marks the culmination of the debate season in Indiana. Congratulations to all PT debaters for a great season and good luck to all the NSDA Qualifiers heading to Nationals over the summer. The PT Debate Team is coached by Dr. Matthew McGrath.
Fifth-graders and JK Students Partner Together for MLK Jr. Day of Service Activities
Fifth-grade and Junior Kindergarten teachers partnered to plan activities for an MLK Jr. Day of Service. One class read the book “We March” and learned how Martin Luther King Jr. used his leadership to create a community that believed in peace, equality, and freedom. Fifth-graders helped JK students trace their hands and write their dreams. Another class read the book “We All Belong” and discussed their differences versus similarities, what peace looks like, and how we can be peaceful at school.
Park Tudor Rev Race Team Has Productive Off-Season
The Science Department’s Rev Race Team is preparing for the spring EV Grand Prix at Purdue University. This past summer through fall was a successful and productive time for students off the track within the racing industry.
Senior Quincy Katz spent last summer as an intern with IndyCar’s Rahal Letterman Lanigan team. During the experience, Quincy interned as a design engineer, working alongside lead engineers for twotime Indianapolis 500 Champion and former Formula 1 driver Takuma Sato.
Two weeks of 7-hour days opened her eyes to how data sourced from external aspects of the car are applied to the cockpit, how specific parts are created using 3D printers, and the applications of calculus and computer science.
Juniors Andrew Webster and Jacob Cairns continued their competitive racing in the New Castle Motorsports Park KRA 206 series. Starting with electric karting and branching into gaspowered competition has proven to be a successful endeavor for both drivers. Andrew finished 5th in the KRA 206 series and had multiple podiums. Jacob had a successful second year, also running the KRA 206 series at New Castle. Freshman Noah Schenck was the 2026 KA Junior 100 champion and competes at New Castle Motorsports Park.
One of Park Tudor’s Robotics coaches, Mr. Aniket Shimpi, has graciously helped Dr. Scott McDougall and the race team by lending his mechanical expertise. An Allison Transmission mechanical engineer, Mr. Shimpi is assisting with the Purdue Grand Prix preparations this winter in addition to his role as Panther Robotics coach.
Sixty-one DECA Members Qualify for State
Park Tudor DECA had a strong showing at this year’s District Business Competition, with 75 students representing the school at Brownsburg High School. We are proud to announce that 61 of our members qualified to advance to the State Career Development Conference (SCDC).
Our students demonstrated professionalism, preparation, and perseverance throughout the competition, and their success reflects the hard work they’ve put in all year. We are excited to see how they continue to grow and compete at the state level.
First Graders Build and Test Lunar Modules
First-grade students in Mrs. Jurkash’s WonderLab designed, built, and tested lunar modules in class. The students collaborated and encouraged each other to build a design out of paper and plastic cups so that “Buzz and Neil” (two cotton balls) wouldn’t fall out upon their descent.
Park Tudor Welcomes IU African American Choral Ensemble
On Wednesday, February 4, Park Tudor welcomed the Indiana University African American Choral Ensemble to our campus in celebration of Black History Month. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the recognition of Black History Month and the
50th anniversary of this IU gospel ensemble. We were excited to mark these milestones with performances for our Park Tudor community.
PT Students Participate in Lunar New Year Celebration
On February 7, PT Chinese language students gave a wonderful performance at Zionsville High School during this year’s Indy Lunar New Year Gala. This was a meaningful opportunity for the students to showcase their talents, immerse themselves in Lunar New Year traditions, and engage with the broader community. The students represented Park Tudor with confidence, enthusiasm, and cultural pride.
Upper School Students Take Part in Mock Trial Competition
Upper School students participated in their inaugural Mock Trial competition. Participating students included Eli Fisch, Sam Louis, Keshav Krishnan, Maaz Ahmad, Anika Arun, Dominic Gasper, and Neema Chege.
The Mock Trial Team took on Arsenal Tech as defense, Ben Davis as plaintiff, and Herron as defense. The day-long competition allowed Park Tudor students to act as attorneys and witnesses in front of practicing judges and attorneys. Keshav Krishnan won best witness of the first round as a defense witness, and Sam Louis won best witness in round two as a witness for the plaintiff side.
Middle School MathCounts Team to Compete at 2026 State Tournament
Eight Middle School students competed at the 2026 MathCounts Chapter Competition on Friday, February 13, at the Sycamore School. There were 156 students from 16 schools in this competition.
The highest-scoring student from each school was recognized with a ribbon at the chapter competition. Eighth-grader Shain Patel received this honor for Park Tudor. He also received a trophy for placing 6th overall. Additionally, our Park Tudor team—Matthew Behringer, William Housten, Megan Huang, and Shain Patel—placed 4th overall and qualified to compete at the 2026 MathCounts State Competition which was held on Saturday, March 14, at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute.
Musicians Post Outstanding Results at ISSMA Instrumental Solo & Ensemble Contest
On January 31, Park Tudor orchestra and band students delivered exceptional performances at the ISSMA District Solo & Ensemble Contest, hosted at Ben Davis High School. Their preparation, musicianship, and poise were on full display.
By the numbers:
• 32 soloists earned Gold and Silver ratings (Groups I–V)
• 17 performances earned Gold ratings in Group I, qualifying for the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest
Congratulations to the 13 Upper School soloists, two Middle School soloists, and two Upper School ensembles who earned
Gold ratings in Group I and advanced to the ISSMA State Contest on Saturday, February 28.
PT Musicians Earn Gold at the ISSMA State Contests
Five Upper School students and one Middle School student represented Park Tudor at the ISSMA State Vocal and Piano Contest on February 21, earning five Golds with Distinction and one Gold.
Piano
Liam Nguyen (US) - Gold with Distinction
Kaitlyn Park (US) - Gold with Distinction
Noah Rouhana (MS) - Gold with Distinction
Vocal
Claire Kashman (US) - Gold with Distinction
Hannah Hsiao (US) - Gold
Keira Towler (US) - Gold with Distinction
On Saturday, February 28, Upper School band students
Cara Zeng, Sadie Shanks, Sam Housten, Junmo Kang, and Austin Goyco, and Middle School band student Will Housten performed at the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble contest held at North Central High School. All six students received a Gold rating from their judges, with three students receiving "with distinction" status.
Meanwhile, orchestra students performed at the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest at Northview Middle School. Reaching the state level is an outstanding accomplishment, and the judging at this stage is significantly more rigorous.
Gold with distinction:
Large String Ensemble: Anika Arun, violin; Rose Brugh, violin; Sophie Driscoll, viola; Zara Hamza, violin; Garrett Hur, cello; Arie Jones, violin; Jada Jones, violin; Justin Li, violin; Lucas Li, violin; Liam Nguyen, cello; Noah Rouhana, cello; John Wall, cello; Tiffany Weng, viola; Elaiyah Winters, bass
String Trio: Tiffany Weng, Lucas Li, Elaiyah Winters
Cello Solo: Noah Rouhana
Cello Solo: Liam Nguyen
Gold:
Arie Jones
Jada Jones
Lucas Li
Congratulations to all who participated—we celebrate your commitment to excellence and your love of music!
Upper School Students Embrace Community at Day of Service
On Friday, February 13, Upper School students stepped beyond the classroom to live out one of our school’s core values: compassion. During the inaugural Upper School Day of Service, students partnered with local organizations in Indianapolis, dedicating their time and energy to meeting real needs in our community.
One group served at Horizon House, an organization that supports individuals experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis. Students assisted with organizing clothing donations that would be used by Horizon House guests. Through their time there, students gained a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by our neighbors experiencing housing insecurity and the importance of compassionate, practical support.
Another group spent the day at Shepherd Community Center, which serves residents on the near east side of Indianapolis. Students worked alongside Shepherd staff to assist with moving furniture, freeing up staff to help advance the organization’s mission to break the cycle of poverty through long-term, relationship-based care.
The Upper School Day of Service is more than a single day away from campus—it is an opportunity for students to put empathy and compassion into action. By serving alongside dedicated community partners, students learn that giving back is not simply an obligation, but a privilege. Service fosters empathy, broadens perspective, and reminds us all that strong communities are built when individuals invest their time and talents for the good of others.
PT Football Team Recognized for Excellence
The 2025 Park Tudor Football program has been recognized for excellence in the classroom. On January 29, the Panthers were named 2A State Champions by the Indiana Football Coaches Association (IFCA) and the National Football Foundation (NFF). This marks the second consecutive year, and the third out of the last four years, for the football team to be recognized as a leader in the state. The Panthers were honored as the 1A Champion in 2023.
Head Coach Spencer Summerville says, “To be honored as a state champion in any way is a big deal. But for something so central to our core, it means that much more. Our guys work really hard on the field, but that is a reflection of who they are and how they carry themselves in every part of their lives. The Park Tudor football program’s goals begin with pursuing academic excellence. That carries into serving our community. Then, finally, we can talk about applying and growing our athletic talents to earn successes on the field.”
Recognition Earned by the Football Team
Academic: Academic Excellence Award for the Team Service: IFCA Good Works Recognition for Landon Guerra Athletic: 6th-Straight Winning Season
Indiana Football Coaches Association President Bob Gaddis said, “NFF National High School Academic Excellence Awards are a tremendous way for outstanding football programs around the USA to recognize the accomplishments of the student athletes in the classroom.” Eligibility requirements for the awards include a minimum cumulative team GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; superior academic application and performance; and a successful football season.
A national selection committee is now responsible for choosing one school out of the 95 State-Level champions to be named as the recipient of the Hatchell Cup, the National award.
Middle School Crowns
Spelling Champs
The Middle School Spelling Bee was held on Wednesday, January 21. Seven students from 6th, 7th and 8th grade competed for the title. Spelling Bee coordinator Liz Odmark hosted the event, with Mrs. Amy Kerr as the announcer. English teachers Ms. Tiffany Venturi and Mr. Vince Mancuso served as judges. Our champion is eighth grader Samaira Desai and runner-up is seventh grader Noah Rouhana. They spelled challenging words such as conscience, equestrian, and prestigious. The winning word was fissures. Congratulations to our spellers!
Park Tudor Earns Platinum Recognition on the 2025 AP School
Honor Roll
Park Tudor earned Platinum Recognition - the highest levelon the AP School Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
To qualify for Platinum Recognition, schools must:
• Expand our school’s college culture by enabling 80% of the class of 2025 to experience 1 AP course before graduating. 93% of PT’s class of 2025 took at least 1 AP course.
• Assist with college affordability by enabling 50% of the class of 2025 to earn college credit by posting an AP Exam score of 3 or better. At Park Tudor, 90% of the class achieved an AP Exam score of 3 or better.
• Optimize students’ college readiness by creating opportunities for 15% of the class of 2025 to take a total of 5 APs across their high school years, with at least 1 taken in 9th or 10th grade. Park Tudor had 48% of the class take at least 5 APs.
Second Graders Wow the Spirit Night Crowd
We had an action-packed Spirit Night sponsored by the PT Booster Club on Saturday, January 10. A highlight was the Second Grade Slam Dunk Show, which gave our pint-sized Panthers a chance to show off their dunking skills. Congrats to all who participated!
Trivia Night 2026 a Smashing Success
The Park Tudor Booster Club and Development Office would like to thank all our sponsors and supporters who helped make the 9th Annual Park Tudor Trivia Night a huge success for our student-athletes on Saturday, January 24! A special thank you to Eli and Jamie Salatich for spending numerous hours creating the trivia rounds and questions for the event.
Thanks to the attendees’ generosity, we raised a total of $32,485. Funds raised through this year’s Fund-a-Need and Live Auction will support the installation of championship signage and team recognition displays, along with new campus banners adorning our light posts and outdoor bleachers. These enhancements will showcase our athletic accomplishments, elevate the look and feel of our campus, and reinforce a strong sense of pride and identity for students, families, alumni, and visitors alike.
Congratulations to our winners for the evening!
Congratulations to You Go, Curl for winning Trivia Night. The team included: Nick Lemen, Amy Lemen, Winston Brasor, Cara Brasor, Mark Hicks, Nichole Hicks, Ryan Metzing and Tessa Metzing.
Best Dressed was awarded to CigNATTY Champs. The team included: Abbe Bedel, Evan Bedel, Chris Szymanczyk, Michelle LaVoie, Dave Duncan, Sarah Duncan, Bryan Barrett and Jackie Barrett.
Best Team Name was awarded to Nickels are the New Pennies. The team included: Jennifer Grady, Amber Chance, Alex Markov, Jenny Mehringer, Marty Mehringer, Darren Craig, Stacey Craig and Julia Doffin.
Students in the News
* Aneesh Gupta has been named as a 2026 Coke Scholar, one of only 150 high school seniors selected nationwide. Less than 1/7th of 1% of applicants were chosen to receive this highly competitive award, selected from an initial pool of more than 107,000 applications from across the country. Students are selected for their superior leadership, service, and academics, and for their abilities to act as a change agent, positively affecting others in the communities.
* Eighth-grader Audrey Ongwijitwat was a recipient of the Indy Art Center’s 88th Annual Student Art Show award for her oil pastel piece titled “Metaphorical Colors.” This exhibition is an opportunity to show the Indianapolis community the depth and breadth of artworks made by students enrolled in classes throughout the Art Center’s studios.
* Seniors Sam Louis, Isaiah Hayes, Ryland Fountain, and Desmond Francis are participating in the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis’ Beautillion Militaire Scholarship Program. As "Beaus," they have embarked on a 20-week journey of workshops, retreats, and community service activities where they learn about topics like wealth creation, personal financial management, post-secondary educational opportunities, preparing for college, and multinational awareness. In addition, they build peer relationships and are exposed to multiple career development activities from various community volunteers who share their professional careers, and build their knowledge and skills about health, dating and relationships, and other topics that will enhance their preparedness for adulthood. All these experiences culminate with the completion of the Beau’s “Man Plan,” a written guide of how each would like his future to look and the actions he plans to take to reach those goals. They were celebrated at a culminating event on April 12 at the Indianapolis Marriott.
* Four PT students were recognized in the Annual National Chinese Essay Contest, competing on the theme “AI and Me” across beginner, intermediate, and advanced proficiency levels. The contest received over 700 outstanding entries nationwide, making this year’s competition especially rigorous. The following students earned awards:
Anjali Pai: Beginner Level, Honorable Mention
Addie Welsch: Beginner Level, Honorable Mention
Clara Myers: Advanced Level, Silver Award
Eli Fisch: Intermediate Level, Honorable Mention
* Eighth-grader Reuben Eley represented the Midwest Thunderbirds U15 team at the Major League Rugby Academy Tournament in Washington, D.C. His standout performances earned him an invitation to the Eagle Rugby Academy’s Elite Training Camp in Arizona, which brings together top players from across the country. He has been selected to represent the U15 U.S. Academy on its international tour of Spain in April.
* Senior Landon Guerra was recognized on the 2025 Indiana Football Coaches Association (IFCA) Good Works Team. This honor was created to celebrate players, managers, and teams who have gone above and beyond to serve others and positively impact their communities.
PT Art Students Take the Big Apple by Storm
Upper School Arts students spent Presidents Day Weekend exploring New York City. The trip included five Broadway shows, workshops, museum visits, and a cabaret performance.
Remembering Jan Guffin
By Cathy Yingling Chapelle ’87
Retired Park Tudor faculty member Dr. Jan Guffin passed away on January 12, 2026, at age 87.
A lifelong educator, Jan enjoyed two distinguished careers, first at North Central, where he taught for 30 years and established the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and then at Park Tudor, where he taught for 20 years and established the Global Scholars program alongside Carol Rogers. Jan helped design the Global Scholars program to enable students to embody the curiosity to think genuinely about meaningful, global issues; the courage to rigorously examine their own roles in the world; the collegiality necessary to collaborate towards shared goals; and the compassion required to transform learned knowledge to worldly wisdom. Throughout his 50-year career in education, Jan touched the lives of thousands of students.
Aside from his teaching career, Jan found great joy in his hobbies of gardening, travel, and photography. Known for his beautiful flower gardens, Jan tended to his flowers with the same nurturing care he gave to his students. He spent many summers in Italy as a teacher and founder of Spoleto Study Abroad, a program for high school students in the arts. A talented photographer, his work was featured at Park Tudor and Second Presbyterian Church in his first exhibit, “My World, Our World, The World.”
“Jan was a tremendous teacher, an avid learner, and a true scholar,” said his friend and colleague, Lisa Hendrickson ’77.
“But most of all, I will remember him for his kindness. His life was never about him — it was always about his family, his friends, his colleagues, and his students. He quietly and gently encouraged his students to do their best work and to be their best selves, passing along not only a love of learning but compassion for others. His legacy lives on in the lives of everyone he touched.”
Added Park Tudor Director of Fine Arts, Heather Teets, "There are never enough words to fully capture the depth of what made Jan so extraordinary. His students felt, immediately and unmistakably, his genuine care for their lives and wellbeing. He was encouraging and deeply perceptive, offering insight with honesty and integrity, and never shying away from speaking the truth, even when it was difficult to hear. His friends and colleagues who were fortunate enough to teach alongside him in the Spoleto Study Abroad program were continually amazed by the community he built there. Despite speaking no Italian, Jan somehow had more friends in town than all of us combined."
After moving to Indianapolis in his teenage years, Jan was valedictorian of his graduating class at George Washington High School. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Indiana University, and his Ph.D. from Duke University.
Sports News
Girls Basketball
The girls basketball team ended the season with an overall record of 12-12; they went 2-1 in PAAC Conference play.
The Panthers kicked off the season in November with a 38-24 home victory over Covenant Christian, followed by a 66-55 loss at home vs. Monrovia. They then traveled to North Central, where they posted a 73-57 loss. The team bounced back with three wins on the road - they defeated Southport, Herron High School, and Tindley Academy to close out the month of November.
December kicked off with a 57-52 loss to Heritage Christian. In the first round of the Marion County tournament, the Panthers lost to a tough team from Warren Central, but bounced back in their next regular season game to defeat Greenwood 76-53. In the Casey Pohlenz Memorial Tournament over winter break, the Panthers finished in third place with victories over Richmond and Beech Grove, and a loss to Ben Davis. The team ended December with a 45-43 loss to Perry Meridian in a nailbiter at home.
January started with losses to Purdue Polytechnic and Guerin Catholic, followed by a win over conference foe Bethesda
Christian. The Panthers then posted a loss to Shortridge, followed by a victory on the road at Anderson Prep Academy. On January 23, the team hosted rival Brebeuf Jesuit, losing 42-40 in a tight contest. The Panthers bounced back with road wins over Greenwood Christian Academy and Arsenal Tech, followed by a loss at home to Anderson Prep Academy to close out the regular season.
In the IHSAA Sectional, the Panthers defeated Riverside in the first round. In the second round, they fell to Monrovia 64-50 to end the season. Congratulations to the girls basketball team on a successful season!
Boys Basketball
The boys basketball team finished their season as PAAC Conference champions, going undefeated in conference play. Their overall record was 15-9.
The Panthers kicked off their season with a string of wins. Their first game was on the road vs. University High School; they won 70-65. They followed that up with wins over Herron High School, Purdue Poly Englewood, Purdue Polytechnic, and Monrovia. They posted their first loss of the season to North Central on December 29 in the Paul Loggan Invite. The Panthers finished out December with a loss to Pike High School.
Abi Paton ’27 swims Butterfly in a meet. (Christine Tannous/IndyStar)
January kicked off with losses at home to Roncalli and Lawrence Central, but the Panthers bounced back with victories over Indian Creek and Shortridge. In the Marion County Tournament, the Panthers hosted Lutheran in the first round and won 60-37. In the quarterfinals, they traveled to Franklin Central and won 51-39, before falling to Lawrence North 61-48 in the semifinals. The team closed out January with a 45-37 win over Greenwood Christian Academy.
February started out strong for the Panthers with wins over Bethesda Christian and the International School, followed by two tough losses at home to Brebeuf Jesuit and Bishop Chatard. The team closed out the regular season with a win over Liberty Christian, a loss to Terre Haute North Vigo, and wins over Heritage Christian and Phalen Leadership Academy. In the first round of the IHSAA Sectional on March 6, the Panthers lost to Cardinal Ritter to end their season. Congratulations to the boys basketball team for their Conference Championship!
Swimming and Diving
The 2025-2026 swimming and diving season marked a historical performance peak. For the first time in PT history the school had two relay teams, two individual swimmers, and one diver representing the Panthers at the ISHAA State Swimming & Diving Championship. Out of the 77 schools represented, Park Tudor placed 13th overall as a team. Abi Paton set school records in the 100 Fly (6th) and 200 Free (5th), and Zara Paton placed 5th in the 100 Back. Both the 200 Medley and 400 Free relays with Abi and Zara Paton, Grace and Kate DePowell and Julia Formsma set school records in both the prelims and finals round and placed 15th overall. Diver Zara Hall made it through the Sectional and Regional competitions to qualify for the IHSAA State Championship for the second year in a row, eventually placing 6th overall with a score of 421.45. The girls team also won the PAAC Championship and placed an all-time high 4th at the Marion County Championship and placed 4th overall at Sectionals, tying the all-time highest placement for PT. Leading the charge this year were the Paton sisters, Abi (junior) and Zara (freshman) who were undefeated in one or more events throughout the season leading up to the State Championships. The sisters broke multiple individual records, Zara in the 100 Free & 100 Back and Abi in the 200 Free & 100 Fly several times throughout the season.
The key to a historically successful finish this season were the relays. Grace and Kate DePowell both swam in the 200 Medley and 400 Free relays along with the Paton sisters; our relays also included freshman Julia Formsma. This group of girls gave superior performances week after week making their relays undefeatable throughout the season. Leading the diving charge were the Hall sisters, Simone and Zara. Zara finished the season as the runner up at the Marion County meet, and was also the 2026 IHSAA Sectional Champion.
Junior Kai Paredes led the boys team to take first place throughout the season at numerous meets; the team also placed in the top 4 at all of the championship meets leading up to the State Championship. The boys team finished well at the ISHAA Sectional Championship; Sreehemant Atluri finished with season-best times in the 100 Breast and 50 Free. Firsttimer Justin Li swam lifetime-best times during prelims and qualified for finals during his first year in the 100 Breast (15th) and 50 Free (16th). Junior Kai Paredes swam against the top competitors in the finals of both of his events: 50 Free (7th) and 100 Free (8th).
The Panthers will be graduating five seniors who contributed to the success of the season: Grace DePowell, Justin Li, Rhys Napier, Simone Hall, and Sreehemant Atluri will all be missed next year.
Middle School Boys Basketball
The 6th grade boys red basketball team capped off an outstanding season by winning the Indianapolis Independent Schools League (IISL) Conference Championship. Entering the year-end tournament as the No. 1 seed, the Panthers completed an undefeated 9–0 regular season in conference play. They opened tournament action with a 45–36 quarterfinal victory over Mooresville Christian Academy on Monday, February 2. The following day, Park Tudor advanced with a 32–23 semifinal win against Bethesda Christian. In a hard-fought championship game, the Panthers edged Traders Point 36–34 to secure the conference title and finish their season in impressive fashion. The team was recognized for its successful season at halftime of the varsity boys basketball game against Brebeuf on Saturday, February 7. Congratulations to the players, coaches, and families on a tremendous season.
The PT Model UN Experience: Students, Alumni, and a Global Classroom
Reflections as Park Tudor Celebrates 50 Years of Model UN
Students participating in Park Tudor’s Model UN have the opportunity to travel to conferences in Dayton, Chicago, Georgetown, and The Hague each year. Hundreds of Upper School students experience at least one of these transformative experiences during their high school career, and Park Tudor is one of only a handful of schools in the United States to send a delegation of students every year to the International Model UN Conference at The Hague. In 2026, 39 seniors made the trip to The Hague.
Consistently, students and alumni report that their Model UN experience is a highlight of their Park Tudor career. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Park Tudor Model UN, in this issue of The Phoenix we present the stories of students and alumni who participated in Model UN through the years.
RODERICK BOWLBY ’15
Model UN saw incredible growth while I was part of the program. When I was a freshman, 12 seniors went to The Hague, and by the time I graduated, I think 18 or 20 went. During my time at Park Tudor, we began successfully earning multiple student officer positions at The Hague, allowing more students to attend. Participation in the club as a whole also grew substantially during those years.
When I was President of ECOSOC at The Hague, the committee structure required far more background guides than usual, and I had to write all of them in the middle of a very busy senior year. I still remember staying home from school one day and spending 18 straight hours finishing more than five guides. The next day, when I was back at school, a notoriously tough but fair teacher asked why I had missed the previous day’s quiz. I told her that I had stayed home to prepare these
guides and that, on that particular day, they were the most important thing I had to get done. I also told her that I was willing to take a zero on the quiz because of it. To my great surprise, she accepted my answer and let me take the quiz. That moment taught me the importance
Opening Ceremony of The Hague Model UN 2026
of standing behind my work and prioritizing effectively when facing competing deadlines. In retrospect, I would make that same decision every time, because my experience leading the committee in The Hague has had a far greater impact on my life than a single quiz ever could. By being honest and respectful, I was still able to take the quiz, and it became an important moment for me as I learned to better advocate for myself and proudly stand behind my work.
I was always most interested in the organizational and procedural side of MUN. That started with chairing committees at The Hague and eventually led to running a large college-hosted high school conference. At Johns Hopkins, before the pandemic dissolved the program, I led our annual MUN conference that attracted about 1,500 students. This meant managing a $300,000 budget, negotiating multi-year hotel contracts, and leading a club of more than 150 students who handled every detail of conference operations. I never would have taken on something that large and challenging without the foundation and confidence I gained at Park Tudor and The Hague. Those cumulative lessons taught me how to lead teams, think strategically, serve clients, and manage complex organizations. Today, I am a Business Development Manager at a global law firm, supporting the growth of the firm’s M&A and Private Equity practice, a group of several hundred lawyers that collectively advise on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of transactions each year. The skills I rely on daily trace directly back to the experiences I had in MUN.
It is incredible to see how the program has grown and that participation has reached such remarkable levels. This speaks volumes about Peter Smith and the generations of student leaders who have nurtured and expanded PTMUN. I can only imagine how challenging and deeply rewarding it must be to guide a program of that scale today. It is inspiring to see PTMUN thriving so vibrantly.
HANNAH HAMPSON ’24
Having the opportunity to travel to The Hague to debate foreign policy with students from over 100 different nations well sums up the remarkable nature of the Park Tudor Model UN (PTMUN) Program. Reflecting back on my time in PTMUN, I see that this program is an unbelievable gift to students; it has uniquely inspired my path thus far.
It is impossible to describe in brief all the skills that MUN teaches, but systems thinking, coalition building, and establishing a global perspective are among the top elements. Students in their role as delegates have to learn how to analyze broader patterns to navigate complex international dynamics and create holistic solutions. Delegates are often challenged to represent viewpoints that may be different from their own, which teaches both empathy and critical appraisal. In conference, one has to learn how to build coalitions that work on a foundation of diplomacy and effective communication. When collaborating with other participants, delegates have to build unity through their leadership approach which is a key challenge in a divided world. Last but certainly not least, MUN exposes people to a variety of international issues they may not have realized existed, helping to conceptualize their life experiences within a broader global world.
One of my favorite memories from MUN was participating in the Georgetown (NAIMUN) conference representing Haiti in the World Health Organization. Between visits to memorials and a trip to the Australian Embassy, I spent several hours pouring into the health indicators of Haiti to learn about their health system and the struggles it faced in preparation for the debate ahead. In committee, our discussions inspired hypothetical novel interventions for a variety of health issues using sustainable models that could, in theory, help millions. My eyes were opened to this new world of global health where health could be evaluated at the population level through an interdisciplinary understanding of international relations, sociology, public health, biology, and more. Needless to say, I was hooked.
During my freshman year of college, I stumbled upon a book about health in Haiti called Infections and Inequalities: The Modern Plagues by Dr. Paul Farmer. I decided to read this autobiography because of my experience in PTMUN, not knowing that it would change my life. In addition to being uniquely connected with the sentiments of this book, it presented an opportunity to translate my public health coursework into action. To improve health conditions in Haiti, Dr. Paul Farmer cofounded a global health nonprofit called Partners In Health (PIH) which now provides high-quality healthcare to thousands around the world. PIH also has a grassroots advocacy component called PIH Engage which is made up of chapters across the country. Over the past year, I’ve founded and now lead a chapter of PIH Engage at Purdue which does advocacy, fundraising, and community education about global health. This past August, I joined PIH Engage for their national conference in Washington, D.C., and met with multiple congressional offices to discuss global health. I felt a remarkable similarity between the debate of working out a MUN resolution with fellow delegates and arguing over program funding with a congressional staffer. It has been a lot of joy and paperwork; however, it has been such a privilege to be a small part of the global health movement that I fell in love with back in PTMUN.
DYLAN MINOR ’26
The trip to The Hague with Model UN was incredibly culturally enriching. I think that, if it were feasible, everyone should take a similar trip. Being in an international city, seeing the art we saw, facing history like the Anne Frank museum, interacting with the different way of life in the Netherlands, interacting with people from cultures across the world, and developing general cross-cultural communication skills were all enriching experiences that left me with a better outlook on the world than the one I came with. It is not necessarily a more optimistic outlook, but more hopeful in that it gave me a better perspective on the possibility of change through a combination of personal agency and mutual cooperation. THIMUN Conference became the perfect silo for all of these ideas I interacted with.
I am incredibly grateful to have been able to go on this trip. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I feel reinvigorated for the work I’m doing at home.
RUBEN SHUCKIT ’14
I participated in Model UN all four years of Upper School, and my senior year I served as the club’s president. After Park Tudor I went to Washington University in St. Louis where I studied computer science and history and these days I live in the San Francisco Bay area and I’m a software engineer at Google.
Even though I didn’t go into the field of international relations, many of the skills I learned while participating in Model UN are still very relevant to what I do today. I have found that everything essentially boils down to diplomacy; no matter what field you go into you’re going to be surrounded by smart and opinionated people whose ideas don’t always overlap with your own and it’s going to be your job to understand other points of views and integrate them into your own understanding and then also know when to push back and provide the way you think things should go forward and then also know when it’s best to sort of hang back and let things proceed even if it’s not exactly how you imagined them.
At Google, something that we always do is write design docs before we start any sort of coding or implementation and in our design docs we flesh out the goals of what it is we want to accomplish and then a design of how we think it would be best to get there and we always circulate these design documents with the team and other stakeholders and they always receive tons of comments. It’s a very constructive exercise to hear other people’s opinions to secure a footing for how things are going to proceed before you even start. This is exactly what you do in Model UN with the position papers you write.
Model UN was also helpful to get hands-on experience with collaboration. I think collaboration in high school and college could sometimes be a little bit awkward because at the end of the day a teacher has to give you a single grade that represents your performance in the class. Out in the real world you never really do anything on your own; you never study on your own, you never make something on your own, it’s always a collaboration involving other people. Participating in Model UN gives you a handson approach of going to a conference and meeting people who you wouldn’t normally meet and listening to their ideas, expressing your own ideas and finding a path forward.
EDA DEVLETSAH ’19
I had my best and most transformative memories at Park Tudor while taking part in Model UN. I participated in Model UN conferences at the University of Chicago and Georgetown, and I also had the chance to attend THIMUN and travel to The Hague both as a junior and a senior.
Model UN not only influenced my later study of International Relations and Economics, but it also taught me how to think critically and analyze
trends to present them in a public setting. These are skills that I found to be very necessary to have a successful college career.
I think the real-world issues targeted during Model UN conferences allow you to really hone your interests. I picked a lot of my first classes at Tufts based on expertise I had gained while tackling different topics at Model UN, which eventually led to my IR and Econ majors. In Model UN I learned about policy, research, public speaking, and analysis. I learned a tremendous amount while making my best high school memories.
Park Tudor’s Legacy Initiative: Seeking Memorials for Those Lost to War or Persecution
By Evan Dahlie ’27
Scattered across Paris one finds lots of signs, statues, and plaques dedicated to tragedies and heroes in French history. This includes statues of Alfred Dreyfus, plaques honoring dead soldiers and children, and memorials erected as monuments to past events. These memorials can be found almost anywhere across the city and country and have become interwoven with French history and with modern French culture.
Many years ago, I took a road trip from the south of France to Luxembourg with the family of one of my close friends. During this trip, they taught me a game they would play on road trips. One would earn points by spotting things as you drove past them. For example, cows were worth one point, or if you saw a cathedral you would get three points. Along with these examples, which don’t seem so foreign to someone who has spent their whole life living in the USA, you could also win points if you saw a monument in memory of all those who died fighting against the Germans during World War II. Memorials such as these exist in thousands of towns across France. They serve as a constant reminder of the devastation wrought by the Holocaust and by the German invasion and occupation of France 1940-1944.
During the summer between my freshman and sophomore year, I decided I would keep a record of all the memorials that I saw while in Paris. What follows is a sample of photos, a brief description, and a translation of the monument’s inscription.
This plaque (above) is outside of a local school. This memorial, similar to many others, commemorates children who were taken during the Second World War because they were Jewish. They serve as a constant reminder of the tragedies of the Holocaust, helping also to ensure that the truth of what happened is never forgotten. In English, the plaque reads:
“In the memory of children, students of this elementary school for boys, who were deported between 1942 and 1944 because they were born Jewish, innocent victims of Nazi barbarism with the active complicity of the Vichy Government. Over 11,400 children were deported from France, of whom over 87 lived in the 15th Arrondissement. They were killed in death camps. Never forget them.”
Memorial 2 (left) was erected in recent years. It is located at the ruins of a former notable prison, Cherche-Midi, in the 6th arrondissement in Paris. It was a political prison used from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century. It held at one time the famous prisoner, Captain Alfred Dreyfus, the only Jew on the army general staff. He was falsely accused of treason.
During the German occupation of northern France during WW2, the prison held many university-age students who were members of the resistance during the war.
In front of the ruins there are plaques dedicated to the memory of resistance prisoners. The first plaque reads:
“From 1853 to 1964, this was the site of the Cherche-Midi military prison. Captain Dreyfus was sentenced here in 1894 The Navy Captain D’Estienne D’Orves, hero of a free France, was imprisoned here in 1941 before being shot. Members of the Resistance were imprisoned and tortured here.”
The second plaque (left) has at the top the Cross of Lorraine, a symbol adopted by Charles de Gaulle, the leader of the French Resistance, to represent their cause.
This plaque reads:
“Military Prison of Cherche-Midi, on 11 November 1940 here were imprisoned high school and college students who, after the appeal of June 18th, were among the first to rise up against the occupying forces.”
outside of the
, a small museum on Avenue Champs-Elysees, I found this statue and monument (above) to the French Resistance leader and France’s first president, Charles De Gaulle.
On the side of the statue, there is a label with his name and the years of his birth and death (18901970) There is also a quote attributed to him:
“Il y a un pacte Vingt fois séculaire Entre la grandeur De la France Et la liberté Du monde.”
This translates:
“There is a pact, Twenty centuries old, Between the greatness Of France And the Liberty Of the world.”
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Alumni Feature: Steve Schenberg ’06 Unlikely TikTok Star Goes Viral
By Cathy Yingling Chapelle ’87
Steve Schenberg ’06 has built quite a following on social media as @husbandtiktok. He started posting TikToks as a way to pass time during COVID, but took off after spoofing a bathroom lip-synching video posted by nepo baby Landon Barker. This led to a series of videos where he lip-synchs in bathrooms with artists including Jessica Simpson, Luke Combs, Jonas Brothers, The Fray, Plain White Ts, Rascal Flatts, and N’Sync, among others. In January, he flew to Los Angeles to attend the Grammy Awards—despite not having a ticket—and was able to use his budding TikTok fame to secure a seat. He documented his adventure for his 650,000+ followers across TikTok and Instagram.
Steve has accomplished all of this while balancing content creation with a day job working for a transportation company and being a husband and father to four young children. I recently caught up with Steve to hear his story.
Steve Schenberg ’06 / @HusbandTikTok
How did you get started posting TikTok videos? I noticed that you have a performance background (with Second City in Chicago); did that play a role?
I actually started performing back in high school at Park Tudor. I was playing football, but I got hurt in the first week or two and was out for the season. My parents told me I had to find something else to do to stay busy, so I ended up auditioning for Damn Yankees; I never went back to football. I did a couple of plays and the musical, and that piqued my interest in performing. Later in life I started performing with Second City and then started my own improv group. My primary focus was my career, but performing was a fun hobby. Eventually life got in the way and I stopped, but when COVID hit I downloaded TikTok to check it out like everyone else. I just watched videos for a month or two, and then started making some content and I found that it got my creative juices flowing again.
Where did the idea of collaborating with musicians in their bathrooms come from?
I saw Landon Barker, who is the son of Travis Barker the
musician, making videos in his bathroom. One kept coming up over and over on my feed; it was Landon lip synching to “Look After You” by the Fray. Eventually I made a TikTok impersonating his viral video, and then I posted a second, and a third that included a caption that it would be my last one. That final video just exploded one night and Landon commented on it: “That’s the difference between you and me - I’ll never stop.” And that started a fun beef between us. I started DMing him and asking about how we could collaborate, and it culminated with me flying to Los Angeles to film with him in his bathroom. I think it took off because here was a cool 21-year-old in a black leather jacket, living in LA vs. a Midwest dad of four. He was everything I wasn’t. From there, my TikTok just took off and I started being approached with brand deals and found management. I realized it could be lucrative, and lead to some really cool experiences.
I’ve continued the bathroom series with other artists, and it’s just grown and grown. I developed enough of a following that now when I DM people about collaborating, they answer back. And I’ve found that people seem to be rooting for me. For example, I made a public plea for the Jonas Brothers to film with
Country Music Artist Luke Combs and Steve Schenberg ’06 filming a TikTok
me, and their management finally reached out to me and told me they’d been tagged thousands of times by my followers. I think people enjoy my content because I take them along on the journey. I talk about the experience before, during, and after, and people relate to that. It’s happening now with the IHeartRadio Awards; I had DM’d about attending the awards and they didn’t answer me, but then my followers started helping me push this and the IHeartRadio folks responded pretty immediately and let me know they wanted to partner in some way.
Let’s talk about your Grammy experience, because that seems like another example of your followers helping to make things happen for you.
It was unreal, unbelievable. I wanted to go to the Grammys and be a part of it, but the Grammy people had no idea who I am and I’m really not who they’re looking for to represent the Grammys. I’m a 38-year-old dad from the Chicago suburbs; I’m not the epitome of cool. So I decided I would make my own way and go out to LA and see if I could find a way to get in. I thought maybe someone following me would give me a ticket, but I also knew that, worst case, I would end up with a lot of serialized content and if I didn’t get in, it would be the Grammys’ loss. Two hours before the show a follower reached out and gave me a VIP pass for a pre-Grammy party and said “do with it what you will.” I went, and I was able to use that pass to get through several security checks. Finally I got to the last checkpoint, and the security guard wasn’t going to let me in. Two women who’d been following my story spotted me and yelled out “TikTok Husband” and came over and hugged me, and they helped to convince the security guard to let me in. I didn’t sneak in, I just relied on being nice and smiling - and some good luck. I was unbelievably proud; I called my wife, Melli, and said “I’m in!” I sent pictures to my family, and of course posted about it, and then to see how it was perceived by the people who were cheering me on was incredible.
bath, stories, and putting the kids to bed. Night is TikTok time; that’s when I’m making videos, editing, networking, and working on deals. I no longer play golf, I no longer watch shows; my downtime is now devoted to TikTok.
Park Tudor students tend to be busy balancing lots of things, as well. Did your PT experience help to prepare you for your life now?
Park Tudor gave me my first taste of the importance of time management, and I wasn’t great at it while I was a student. Before Park Tudor, I didn’t really know that time management existed. PT gave me free time during the day and the ability to make decisions about how I would spend that time. It helped me to understand what I would need to do to manage my time in college and then later as an adult; I’m grateful to have had that experience in high school.
I’m also very appreciative of the support that I received at Park Tudor, especially from teachers like Mr. (Joe) Fumusa. I’ve continued to stay in touch with him, and I hear from him when he sees my latest exploits on TikTok.
We have lots of students at Park Tudor who dream of being successful creators on social media. Do you have any advice for them?
First and foremost, I think it’s important to remember that everything you post is there in perpetuity. I know it sounds parental, but you have to be careful with what you post. There have been many instances where creators start posting videos as a teen, and then become really popular in their twenties and then people go back and start digging everything up, and it can become problematic.
I would also encourage them to be confident in what they post, and to be themselves. I think people are looking for realness on social media, so post about what you’re passionate about. I’m passionate about being a husband and a dad, so I started there. So whether it’s a hobby, a sport - find your niche and an audience will find you.
Who is left on your dream collaboration list?
How do you balance your TikTok fame with your career and being a husband and father of four?
Time management is essential, along with communication. My job allows us to live and pay the bills, so my priorities are 1) family, 2) work, and 3) TikTok. My day is work, home, dinner,
I have four artists I’m going after in 2026: Post Malone, Demi Lovato, Morgan Wallen, and Justin Bieber. They all have new music to promote, they are touring, and they are coming to Chicago. I recognize that these are all monster artists, so I’m going to need a lot of luck. But I think that having a stretch
goal in anything you do is important, and I know that when I accomplish my goal it will feel amazing. I’m very persistent, and I’m going to keep applying pressure to force them to say “no” to me. I’d much rather be told “no” than just have silence. And I know that I’ll end up with great content either way. It’s like a roller coaster; the build up is the fun part. You’re going up the hill and you’re filled with suspense; the payoff is on the other side of the hill.
Find Steve Schenberg ’06 on TikTok and Instagram: @husbandtiktok
Steve Schenberg and Jessica Simpson
Steve Schenberg and his wife, Melli
Steve Schenberg and the Jonas Brothers
Alumni News
Alumni Gather at Notre Dame, DePauw, Miami of Ohio and in Indianapolis
So far in 2026 we have traveled to visit alums attending Notre Dame, Miami of Ohio, and DePauw. In Indianapolis, we welcomed alumni to campus for basketball games, enjoyed an evening of pickleball, visited with alums attending Butler, IU Indy, Marian University, and the University of Indianapolis, and watched March Madness games at Chatham Tap. Thank you to all of the alums who joined us at these fun events!
In South Bend, we connected with alums attending the University of Notre Dame on March 1. Alumni in attendance: Gretchen Farley ’23, Maddie Xu ’25, Emaline Morse ’24, Nick Bullard ’24, Turner Schaming ’25, and Jose Lacy ’22.
On March 3, we hosted an event for alums at Miami University in Oxford, OH. Alumni in attendance: Lilly Harris ’24, Tommy Crossin ’23, and Abigail Harris ’22.
Indianapolis-area alums joined us for a Pickleball Social on February 19.
attending Butler University, Marian University, the University of Indianapolis and IU Indy joined us at Chatham Tap on February 24.
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On March 10, we hosted an event for alums at DePauw University in Greencastle. Alumni in attendance: Raiden Miyamoto ’22, Spencer Hughes ’24, Cooper Grabow ’24, George Ferguson ’23, Cason
We celebrated March Madness on March 19 at Binkley’s. Alumni in attendance: Rachel Bir ’14, Autumn Brown ’13, Jennifer Burns ’08, Aaron Cohn ’09, Chris Elbrecht ’14, Katie McKown Feldman ’03, Rob Flaherty ’14, Joe Hapak ’14, Lili Eiteljorg Helmuth ’09, Ronald Johnson ’21, Steve LaCrosse ’88, Henry Lanham ’08, Joe Moore ’14, Anita Mathur Nguyen ’03, Theresa Odmark ’15, Courtney Oliver ’15, Matt Pauszek ’13, Robbie Pauszek ’11, Adam Roth ’10, Courtney Canter Soice ’07, and Elliott Thomasson ’07.
Jen Bohler Johansen ’91 to Star as Janet Flanner (Tudor Hall class of 1909) in
They Call Me Genet
They Call Me Genet, a one-woman show based on the life of Tudor Hall alumna and Lost Generation writer, Janet Flanner, will be performed at the District Theatre in downtown Indianapolis this summer. The show stars Jen Bohler Johansen ’91, and tells Janet Flanner’s story while introducing us to some of the sparkling personalities of the 20th century, many of whom Ms. Flanner knew personally: Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Isadora Duncan, Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Sir Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, and President Kennedy.
Performance dates are July 16-19 and July 23-26 at the District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Visit www.indydistricttheatre.org for more information.
Alums
Alumni in attendance: Ethan Warren ’22,
Bailey ’23, Taban Kahre ’23, Drew Miller ’24, Cole Hunter ’23, Ellie Hunter ’24, and Katherine Queisser ’24.
Jane Hulbert’s communications firm, The Jane Group, is celebrating 25 years of crisis and strategic communications to independent schools and education associations in the United States and throughout the world. In addition to managing crises, the firm conducts trainings for boards and leadership teams. The firm’s CEO, Jim Hulbert, and Jane have emerged as child protection experts with the US Department of State, and guide schools in policies and procedures to keep students safe. Currently their work has taken them to Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Two years ago Jane and Jim moved to Marblehead, MA from Hinsdale, IL and opened an office there.
1983
Tom Hedrick met up with Ayun Halliday at Atomic Books in Baltimore, MD. Ayun, who lives in New York City, was in town for the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference at the Baltimore Conference Center. [ A ]
1990
Lori Stephens Bonner, Heather Ward Young, David Dominianni, Lara Teskey Aguilar, Heather Kulwin ’92, Patrick Pollock, and Monica Lunderman recently had a mini-reunion. [ B ]
1991
Jeff Shaw, Jay Ferguson, Brett Clark, and Jeff Canon got together to attend the Peach Bowl on January 9 in Atlanta and cheer on the I.U. Hoosiers. [ C ]
2007
Megan Martzolf Marshall was inducted into the Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame on February 6, 2026. [ D ]
2009
Micah Johnson unveiled four sculptures of his popular character “Aku” in the Hobbs Station mixed-use development in Plainfield. The centerpiece of this public art initiative is the 25-foot tall “Dream Gazer” sculpture, which was also featured at the MLB World Series and as the official gift of the MLB All-Star Game. Micah has also recently published a book for Middle School readers, Aku: Journey to Ibra [ E ]
2011
Patrick Rezek started a new role at the University of Chicago as an Associate Director for Alumni and Volunteer Experiences. In this role, Patrick works to intentionally engage and connect UChicago alumni from various affinity spaces such as Athletics, Housing and Residence Life, and Recognized Student Organizations, with the College.
2015
Zac Li is currently training as part of his orthopedic surgery residency at New York University. He decided to pursue orthopedics as he was drawn to musculoskeletal anatomy, and it is a unique blend of physiology and
engineering. He graduated from Northwestern in 2019 with a double major in Neuroscience and Global Health, and went on to attend Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. [ F ]
2017
Brian Li is a surface warfare officer in the United States Navy. After doing that for two years in Yokosuka, Japan on the USS Dewey, he went on to study nuclear engineering for a year in Charleston, SC in order to become a nuclear engineer on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. He is now stationed in San Diego, CA. Brian graduated from Duke University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical/ Computer Engineering. [ F ]
2022
Gracie Whitacre will graduate from Indiana University - Bloomington in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, with the Hutton Honors notation on her diploma. She recently accepted an offer of admission to the Indiana University School of Medicine and plans to matriculate this fall.
Raiden Miyamoto and George Ferguson ’23 climbed Mount Parnassus together as part of their DePauw University January Term class, “Sacred Landscapes of Greece.” [ G ]
Emily Bain Murphy’s latest novel, The Ivory City, is a historical mystery set at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. It was published in November 2025 and was an instant USA TODAY bestseller.
Caden Whitehead and Rylan Watkins were instrumental in helping the DePauw football team defeat the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater to advance to the Quarterfinals of the Division III football tournament. [ H ]
2023
DJ Gordon, a junior at Harvard University, earned All-Ivy Honorable Mention for football.
2024
Charlie Bolton’s poem was chosen among 19 other students at Amherst College to be included in the college’s literary magazine, The Lilac. This is the second year in a row that his poetry has been included. Additionally, Charlie was named a featured reader at the launch event.
MARRIAGES
Carter Miller ’18 married Erin Beesley ’17 on November 1, 2025. [ I ]
Michael Harris ’96 married Tacha Walton on December 5, 2025 in Palm Springs, CA. In attendance were daughters Abigail Harris ’22, Lillian Harris ’24, and Madelyn Harris ’28 [ J ]
CONGRATULATIONS (BIRTHS, ADOPTIONS)
To Campbell Miller ’16 and his wife, Helen, on the birth of their son, Lawson Miller, on August 5, 2025. [ K ]
To Middle School English Teacher Alexandra Nahmias and her husband, Rayce, on the birth of their daughter, Eloise Ruth Nahmias, on November 25, 2025. [ L ]
DEATHS
Markham Campaigne ’59 on May 28, 2025. Helene Borinstein Simon ’39 on December 1, 2025.
Retired Park Tudor first grade teacher, Carole Diane Roe, on December 19, 2025.
Retired Park Tudor Global Scholars Director, Dr. Jan Guffin, on January 12, 2026.
CONDOLENCES
To Jameson Campaigne ’58 and Catherine Campaigne ’67 on the death of their brother, Markham Campaigne ’59, on May 28, 2025.
To Madison Allen DeShurko ’15, Riley Allen ’15, and Sydney Allen ’15 on the death of their grandfather, Robert Lee Riley, on November 10, 2025.
To Heather Kulwin ’92 on the death of her mother, Shirley Kulwin, on December 10, 2025.
To Cheri Longardner Dick ’67 on the death of her husband, Rollin “Rollie” M. Dick, on January 3, 2026.
To Aaron Rothbaum ’03, Meyer Rothbaum ’20, Simon Rothbaum ’22, Isaac Rothbaum ’26, and David Rothbaum ’30 on the death of their mother and grandmother, Sandra Rothbaum, on January 4, 2026.
To Sandry Eskenazi ’76, Dori Eskenazi Meyers ’80, David Eskenazi ’83, Sophie Eskenazi ’18 and Ella Eskenazi ’20 on the death of their mother and grandmother, Lois Eskenazi, on January 4, 2026, and the death of their father and grandfather, Sidney Eskenazi, on January 31, 2026.
To Marjorie Ferree Jones ’80, Cathy Ferree ’82, and Joel Ferree ’94 on the death of their father, Dr. H. Lane Ferree, on February 17, 2026.
To Lisa Zink Donahue ’90, Will Zink ’99, Liam Zink ’32 and Claire Zink ’34 on the death of their father and grandfather, Darell E. “Gene” Zink, Jr., on March 4, 2026.
To Eric Doninger ’84 and Gretchen Doninger ’87 on the death of their father, Clarence Doninger, on March 9, 2026.
To Jean Feit ’89 and Cathy Feit Purciful ’95 on the death of their mother, Jane Feit, on March 13, 2026.
To Jacqueline (Jackie) Freed Simon ’78, Eli Simon ’06, Rebecca Simon '07, Hannah Simon ’11, Samuel Simon ’14, Noah Simon ’18, Samantha Skjodt ’08, Erik Skjodt ’08, and Ian Skjodt ’13 on the death of their husband, father, and uncle, David Simon, on March 22, 2026.
IN HONOR OF
Tudor Hall Class of 1946
Mrs. Harriett Rybolt (Hodgie Smith ’46)
Tudor Hall Class of 1956
Mrs. Margaret Seroppian (Margaret Miller ’56)
Tudor Hall Class of 1959
Bob Nelson ’59
Park School Class of 1959
Bob Nelson ’59
Park Tudor Class of 1976
Mr. and Mrs. John Ely (Ariane Edwards ’76)
Mr. George Jackson Broadbent ’33
Mr. and Mrs. George Josh H. Broadbent (Josh ’94, Kate Weldy ’94*)
Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Staubach (Joani Woodard ’66)
Ms. Kallie N. Broadbent ’38
Mr. Brian Broadbent ’92
Ms. Khloe I. Broadbent ’38
Mr. Brian Broadbent ’92
Ms. Olivia G. Buroker ’15
Susan Buroker (Susan Novak ’84)
Ms. Adeline G. Duncan (Adeline ’28)
Mark and Linda Schuver
Mr. Grant D. Duncan ’30
Mark and Linda Schuver
Mr. Bennett W. Ford ’27
Gary and JoAnn Quinnette
Ms. Elizabeth R. Ford ’29
Gary and JoAnn Quinnette
Mr. Desmond Francis ’26
Mr. Daniel and Ms. Martha Gunning
Mrs. Abigail L. Geier ’13
Susan Buroker (Susan Novak ’84)
Mrs. Joan W. Gerberding (Joan Wyatt ’50)
Mr. Stephen Fackler
Ms. Shannon E. Gray ’11
Mr. Patrick C. Rezek ’11
Mr. Adam Kinon ’03
Dr. Bruce and Amy Kinon
Mr. Merritt Kinon ’00
Dr. Bruce and Amy Kinon
Mr. Charles W. P. Lemen ’29
Hazel and Dennis Lemen
Mr. Harrison D. Lemen ’32
Hazel and Dennis Lemen
Ms. Margo McAlear
Ms. Kelly F. Gaughan ’14
Reverend Mark R. Miller ’89
Suzanne E. Miller
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
July 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Mr. Matthew W. Miller ’93
Suzanne E. Miller
Ms. Hilary T. Mohs ’08
Richard and Theresa Mohs
Ms. Hadley J. Murphy ’24
Tom and Bonnie Reilly
Mr. Brooks Quinnette ’39
Gary and JoAnn Quinnette
Ms. Emilia C. Quinnette ’36
Gary and JoAnn Quinnette
Ms. Beatriz C. Reis ’33
Drs. Paulo and Anabela Reis
Mr. Carter A. Rogers ’30
Mrs. Nancy Allen
Ms. Sylvie S. Saito ’39
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sullivan
Mr. Floyd C. Satterlee
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Hrisomalos (Frank ’02)
Mr. Jacob L. Schiffer ’26
The Lamott Schiffer Family
Ms. Sophie C. Schmidt ’26
Edward R. and Donna L. Schmidt
Ms. Margaret L. Scolnik (Maggie ’37)
Glenn and Donna Scolnik
Mr. Konner P. Staubach ’28
Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Staubach (Joani Woodard ’66)
Ms. Alyssa J. Sullivan ’09
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sullivan
Ms. Michayla S. Sullivan ’06
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sullivan
Mr. Spencer S. Tarter ’30
Dale and Jean Cunningham
Mrs. Kelly M. Teller (Kelly Lamm ’87)
Anya Aslanova and Nicholas Ohler
Ms. Isabelle R. Wilkinson (Izzie ’29)
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilkinson
Ms. Alexandra R. Wince ’34
Wayne and Brenda Kendall
Ms. Katherine K. Wince ’31
Wayne and Brenda Kendall
Ms. Mary Zajac Anonymous
IN MEMORY OF
Mrs. Diana Baker (Diana Hutchison ’69)
Terry and Carolyn M. Balven (Lyndi Hutchison ’67)
Mr. Dennis Barrett
Sally Barrett
Mr. Lewis Berkeley
Jim and Priscilla Worrall (Jim ’61)
Mrs. Joanne Black
Mr. Thomas E. Black, Jr.
Ms. Madison E. L. Broadbent ’09
Mr. and Mrs. George Josh H. Broadbent (Josh ’94, Kate Weldy ’94*)
Ms. Tessa E. Byers ’10
Clifford Hull
Mr. Varun M. Chheda ’20
Mr. David Wolfe Bender ’20
Mr. Ralph Colwell ’55
Mr. J. Stephen Colwell ’51
Dr. Douglas Darbro ’60
Dr. and Mrs. Donald P. Darbro (Don ’62)
Mr. Charles J. Foxlow
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)
Ms. Ana K. Gracia
Mr. and Mrs. Robinson Almonte
Mrs. Edith Greiwe
Joe and Cathy Dezelan
Dr. Jan Guffin
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Allen
Ms. Alexandra B. Dakich ’12
Mr. David S. Evans ’69
Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Genetos
Middle School Sunshine Club at Sycamore
Mrs. Mary Dien Hendrickson
Mr. John Whalen and Ms. Lisa A. Hendrickson (Lisa ’77)
Mr. Robert W. Hendrickson
Mr. John Whalen and Ms. Lisa A. Hendrickson (Lisa ’77)
Mrs. Jane H. Holt
Bill and Tracy Holt (Bill ’76)
Mr. Rob C. Hueni
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Geier (Ben ’14, Abbey Buroker ’13)
Ms. Gretchen L. Hueni
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Marra (Andy ’06)
Mr. Samuel R. Stewart ’15
Mr. Michael K. Jones ’82
Mrs. Marya E. Jones ’78
Mr. Sam H. Jones ’79 and Mrs. Rhoda McKinney-Jones
Mr. David A. Kivela
Mary Ann Antley
Dr. Jeffrey and Ms. Calise Mossler
Will and Julianne Brainard (Will ’07, Julianne Sicklesteel ’07)
Mr. and Mrs. Keith W. Lerch (Kathryn*)
Mrs. Shirley Kulwin
Ms. Heather M. A. Kulwin ’92
Mr. William H. Main, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Fox (Krista*)
Mr. Mark P. O’Brien ’97
Mrs. Marian Marlowe
Dr. Suzanne B. Combs
Mrs. Kim A. Stickney (Kim Smith ’74)
Mrs. Sandra M. McConnell (Sandie ’59) Bob Nelson ’59
Mr. John L. Miller ’63
Suzanne E. Miller
Mr. Michael O’Neill
Mrs. Mary Jane O’Neill
Mrs. Karen K. Poyser
Dr. and Mrs. Alan M. Golichowski
Brad, Stephanie, and Cooper Grabow
Ms. Carole Diane Roe
Ms. Susan Batt (Susie ’92)
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Neighbours (John ’67)
Mr. Baxter S. Rogers ’59
Alexander L. Rogers ’61
Ms. Margaret S. Rogers
Mary and Randy Rogers (Randy ’64, Mary Holliday ’65)
Colonel Torrence W. Rogers ’56
Alexander L. Rogers ’61
Mr. Bruno Seghetti
Ms. Courtney Seghetti
Ms. Dolores Seghetti
Ms. Courtney Seghetti
I. Hilda Stewart
Mrs. Claire A. Brooks (Claire Wilkinson ’52)
Mrs. Mary Jeannine Stokes (Jeannine Grinslade ’46)
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Stokes (John ’86)
Mr. William E. Suggs ’06
Mr. Brian Adika, Sr.
Mrs. Margaret C. Taylor Joe and Cathy Dezelan
Ms. Lynn Thomsen Clifford Hull
Mr. Michael S. Wallace (Boomer ’91)
Mr. Jay B. Ferguson ’91
Mrs. Catherine S. Werbe (Katie Daggett ’64)
Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Scheele (Anne Ewing ’64)
Mr. John R. Williams
Mr. George B. Landrigan ’81
Mr. William N. Wishard III ’59
Mr. Mitchell Rex and Ms. Claire Wishard Hoppenworth (Claire Wishard ’88)
Mrs. Deborah W. Woodfin (Debbie Wasden ’69)
Mr. and Mrs. Arturo Diaz (Abby*)
Mr. David B. Yingling ’79
Cindy and Jeff Yingling (Jeff ’78)
THANK A TEACHER
Park Tudor Faculty and Staff
Dr. and Mrs. James Kigamwa
Park Tudor Upper School Teachers
The Nofrini Family
Mrs. Jennifer Davison
Mr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta and Mrs. Vishnu Priyanka Marella
Dr. Sven H. Dubie
Mr. Jack H. Button (Jack ’21)
Bill and Barb Clouse
Mrs. Abby E. Ford
Gary and JoAnn Quinnette
Mr. Christopher Front
Mrs. Suzanne Fischer (Suzanne Chichester ’59)
Mr. Joseph K. Fumusa
Mr. Eric Prusinski and Ms. Rina K. Yadav (Rina ’11)
Ms. Kelly Johnson
Anya Aslanova and Nicholas Ohler
Mr. Ryan Martin
Paige and Tim Button
Mrs. Madison Quinnette
Drew and Cheryl Briscoe
Gary and JoAnn Quinnette
Mr. Seth M. Risinger
Mr. Jeff and Ms. Amy Risinger
Mr. Ryan Ritz
Adriana and Scott Conner
Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of the Upper School Spring Musical, Mamma Mia!, for three fantastic performances to sold-out crowds on March 6-8. On Wednesday, March 4, the cast and crew surprised students and faculty with a flash mob in the Commons during lunch to promote the show. Scan the QR code to watch the video.
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