Feature: Doug Hicks ’86 Steers Davidson College Toward
Head of School
Chris Front
Editor
Cathy Yingling Chapelle ’87
Photography & Design
Emma DePrez
Director of Strategic Communications
Cathy Yingling Chapelle ’87
Director of Development
Abby Ford
2024-25 Alumni Association Board
President Andy Marra ’06
Vice President
Katie McKown Feldman ’03
Secretary Jennifer Burns ’08
Treasurer Rachel Bir ’14
Past President
Mallory Reider Inselberg ’98
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Cameron Clodfelter ’99
Aaron Cohn ’09
Jay Ferguson ’91
Robert Flaherty ’14
Frank Hapak ’07
Monica Lunderman ’90
Lindsay Shake Miller ’09
Lara Naanouh ’09
Katherine Nagy ’98
Anita Mathur Nguyen ’03
Brittany Pittman ’04
Adrianne Glidewell Smith ’98
Courtney Cantor Soice ’07
J. Elliott Thomasson ’07
TJ Woodard ’06
Alumni Relations Officer
Kate Weldy Broadbent ’94
On the Cover
Alumnae Amelia Gollapudi, Nour Ghoneim, Siri Vuppalanchi, Neela Gussick, and Molly McDonald at the Commencement Reception on May 18, 2025.
Around Campus
Fourth and Fifth Graders Complete Patriot Run
The annual Patriot Run for fourth and fifth graders was held on Tuesday, April 22. Students trained in Health and Wellness classes for the 2-mile run around campus. They were decked out in their patriotic finery and were cheered on by Lower School students and parents. Congratulations to Ben Dick on his first-place finish!
Sixth-grade students had a wonderful time on their class trip to St. Louis in May. They visited the St. Louis Zoo, took in a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game, and went sightseeing to many landmarks and historical places throughout the city.
Empowering students to thrive in heart and mind through exceptional academics and extraordinary experiences in a community where every student belongs.
Park Tudor School Mission
Sixth Graders Visit St. Louis
Dear Park Tudor Community,
From the Head’s Desk
As you read this issue of the Phoenix, I hope you will take a few moments to enjoy the interview with this issue’s featured alum, Doug Hicks ’86, president of Davidson College. Hicks shares that one of the central challenges he faces as an educational leader is communicating the value of a liberal arts education. As he rightfully notes, a liberal arts education – like the one we proudly provide at Park Tudor – teaches students how to think and pushes them to ask big questions, skills they will need to be leaders in the workforce and their communities.
This is why I am incredibly excited about Park Tudor receiving a $477,500 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Marion County K-12 Private Schools Initiative which is designed to strengthen the academic achievement of students and improve their prospects for success after high school. This is one of 36 implementation grants awarded through Phase 2 of the initiative. Our Phase 2 plan – for a new Health Horizons Program – will expand our commitment to Experiential and Project-Based Learning (PBL) through the lens of public health. Through Health Horizons, students will tackle real-world public health issues, gaining opportunities to develop critical academic skills alongside the non-cognitive skills—like resilience, collaboration, and adaptability—that Dr. Hicks notes are so essential for living lives of purpose and impact. To achieve these outcomes, we will make strategic investments in our people, curricula, learning experiences, and physical spaces. Science and public health will become key pillars woven throughout our programs, enriching learning across all divisions.
As Park Tudor celebrates 55 years since the merger of Park School and Tudor Hall, this milestone offers an opportunity not only to reflect on our history and the successes our community has achieved, but also to look ahead and consider how best to position the school to live out our vision and mission. In a recent announcement, I shared with the Park Tudor community an evolution of our vision and mission statements, thoughtfully crafted by the Board of Directors in collaboration with the school's leadership team. Our vision - developing students who learn and live with purpose - and our mission - empowering students to thrive in heart and mind through exceptional academics and extraordinary experiences in a community where every student belongs - will continue to guide us as we build on our strong foundation and plan for the future.
Continuing Park Tudor’s proud legacy of excellence, we have developed a bold new strategic plan that both celebrates our tradition and propels us forward. This plan calls on us to honor our culture of innovation and distinction while challenging us to dream bigger — to become not only Indiana’s premier independent preK-grade 12 day school, but also a national leader in education. Guided by four strategic priorities — Academics and Experiences: Innovative Learning Rooted in Tradition; Community Connections: Engagement and Impact; Fostering Physical and Mental Well-Being; and Sustaining Growth: Investing in Financial Strength, Facilities, and Enrollment for the Future — we will shape an educational experience that empowers every student to thrive. As the plan’s goals and objectives take shape, I look forward to sharing our progress and celebrating the milestones we achieve together as a community.
While summer offers a welcome chance to relax and recharge, our campus remains a vibrant hub of activity. Our youngest Panthers are filling the halls and playgrounds with energy and laughter at our summer camps, high school students are tackling courses and projects, athletic teams are training hard for the seasons ahead, and our dedicated faculty and staff are busy planning an engaging and inspiring year to come.
I hope you all have been enjoying a fun and relaxing summer. I have, but am eager to begin the 2025-26 school year and all of the exciting things to come for Park Tudor.
My best,
Chris Front, Head of School
News of the School
Class of 2025 Celebrated at Commencement
Family, friends, and faculty came together to celebrate the 87 members of the class of 2025 at Park Tudor’s Commencement on Sunday, May 18 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. A reception in the Irsay Family Sports Center for Health and Wellness followed the ceremony.
Commencement speakers included Head of School, Chris Front, who offered welcoming remarks; Katherine Nagy ’98, who brought greetings from the alumni; Student Council President-Elect, Quincy Katz ’26, who spoke on behalf of the students; and Upper School English Teacher, Cory Scott, who brought greetings from the faculty.
Katherine Nagy ’98
Chris Front
Cory Scott Quincy Katz ’26
End-of-Year Traditions Honor Seniors
The 2024-2025 school year ended with long-held Park Tudor traditions. Seniors were honored during Upper School Awards Day, the Senior Breakfast, and the Senior Serenade, which brings together students from across campus to recognize our graduates as they process through the campus to walk through Cagle Gate for a final time.
Frank Meek Memorial Award: Jasmine Forrestal. This is the highest honor Park Tudor can bestow on a student for the highest degree of loyalty to Park Tudor and the community.
Fletcher, Margaret, and Rebecca Hodges Award: Nicholas Grant and Turner Schaming. This award is given annually to two members of the senior class who have significantly and wholeheartedly contributed to the life and spirit of Park Tudor throughout their years on campus.
Smith
Nour Ghoneim, Nicholas Grant, Emily Hackwelder, Malcolm Hembre, Allison Hu, John Huber, Aashiv Jain, Daniel Liu, Sara Long, Mischa Mallbris, Elizabeth Sturman, Siri Vuppalanchi, and Madeline Xu.
You can learn more about the class of 2025 and view photos from Commencement and the surrounding events on parktudor.org/class-of-2025.
Virginia
Highest Academic Award:
Michael “Boomer” Wallace Memorial Scholarship: Elliot Scotten.
Fredonia Allen Memorial Scholarship: Olivia Camara.
Eighth-Grade and Fifth-Grade Classes Celebrate Transitions
We were thrilled to celebrate the classes of 2029 and 2032 during ceremonies on May 22 as they marked their transitions to Upper School and Middle School. We can’t wait to see what’s next for all of you!
Nineteen Students Inducted into Cum
Laude Society
On Friday, April 25, eight members of the class of 2025 and 11 members of the class of 2026 were inducted into the Park Tudor Chapter of the Cum Laude Society. These students join nine members of the class of 2025 who were inducted last year as juniors. There are 376 Cum Laude chapters nationwide; Park Tudor is one of four schools in Indiana with a chapter.
2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Pavani Peri '16 and alumna Annabella Helman '17 joined us as guest speakers at the event. Pavani and Annabella shared memories from their time at Park Tudor, insights from their careers, and advice for our Upper School students.
Each spring, Park Tudor faculty members who are members of the Cum Laude Society meet to elect the new members of Cum Laude. Membership in the Cum Laude Society is limited by its national bylaws to no more than 20% of the senior class. Juniors may be inducted, but this is limited to those students who have received only grades of A for all semester grades at Park Tudor through the end of the fall semester of their junior year.
Class of 2026
New Inductees
Alexander Cheng
Arnay Garhyan
Hannah Hsiao
Connor KacenaMerrell
Justin Li
Shreya Mallela
Eadith Mann
Jackson Nie
Kaitlyn Park
Riti Tandra
Owen Zhang
CUM LAUDE SOCIETY
Class of 2025 New Inductees
Nour Ghoneim
Nicholas Grant
Allison Hu
John Huber
Sara Long
Elizabeth Sturman
Insia Zaidi
Allison Xu
Class of 2025 Inducted as Juniors
Neela Gussick
Emily Hackwelder
Malcolm Hembre
Aashiv Jain
Evan Li
Daniel Liu
Mischa Mallbris
Siri Vuppalanchi
Madeline Xu
Park Tudor Rev Race Team
Sweeps Championship at Purdue University's EV Grand Prix
On May 6, Park Tudor's Rev Race Team participated in Purdue University's EV Grand Prix, an event featuring 27 competitive electric karts from across the state. In the championship race, which featured 12 karts, Park Tudor drivers delivered a 1-2-3 sweep. Senior Vaughn Beesley captured the win after starting from the back of the grid due to a blown fuse during qualifying. Sophomore Andrew Webster, who crossed the line just one second behind, captured second. Rounding out the podium was sophomore Jacob Cairns, who mounted an impressive late-race charge despite suffering prior contact that bent his rear axle.
The team’s success was supported by crew chiefs Avery Williams, Cole Reed, and William Davison, and pit crew Erick Beraldi-Morais, Elizabeth Sturgill, Leeann VanOrshoven, and Soren Hembre. Many thanks to the experienced and skilled logistical support of Ryan Beesley and Mike Webster.
PT Panther Robotics Competes at VEX World Championship in
Dallas, Texas
In early May, two Upper School Robotics teams, 6842K Killer Instinct and 6842V Vicious Vortex, and one Middle School Robotics team, 6842A Apollo, traveled to Texas to compete in the Vex Robotics World Championship, where 831 high school teams descended on the Dallas Convention Center for three days.
Apollo—Owen Evans, Ted Engel, Shazi Mohsin, Kate Pesavento, and Audrey Ongwijitwat—competed in 10 matches over the course of three days and participated in the skills competition. This was the team's first trip to Worlds, and they showed great improvement over the course of the tournament as they competed against the best of the best in a difficult division. Only about 10% of Middle School teams from around the world qualify for the tournament. Highlights of the tournament for Apollo include earning three match win points and a 41 in the skills competition. Congratulations to Apollo for qualifying for Worlds and representing Park Tudor with grace and sportsmanship.
Vortex—Sanjay Adig, Mason Bohm, Lorelei Davis, Praneel Daliboyina, Jackson Harper, and Keshav Krishnan competed in the Science Division and finished the three days of qualifications with a record of 8-2, finishing 5th out of 84 teams. Vortex chose a team from Taiwan as their alliance partner to compete as the 5th seed. The alliance cruised to victory in their first elimination match. In the division quarterfinals, they lost to the 4th seed, ending their tournament.
Fresh off winning a State Championship, Killer Instinct—Luke Aikin, Izzy Cohen, Will Eaton, Arnay Garhyan, Aneesh Gupta, and Rishi Nagireddy—competed in the Spirit Division. They finished 7-3 after the qualifications, good enough for 8th place out of 83 teams. They chose World Controller, from Dublin, CA, as their alliance partner. In the Round of 16, Killer Instinct and World Controller, the 8th-seeded alliance, lost in a painfully close high-scoring match, 37-34. Killer Instinct earned the Amaze Award, which recognizes a team for its consistently high-performing and competitive robot. They also posted a score of 108, placing 21st out of 405 teams that competed in the Skills Challenge.
The new game, Push Back, was revealed at the closing ceremony, and the Park Tudor teams are already energized and excited to begin preparing for next season. Congratulations to Apollo, Vicious Vortex and Killer Instinct on their strong and inspiring seasons!
Upper School Debate Team competes in Iowa at NSDA National Tournament
Nine members of Park Tudor’s Upper School Debate Team traveled to Des Moines, Iowa in June to compete in the National Speech and Debate Association tournament. The
NSDA tournament hosts more than 6,000 of the most talented debaters from around the country and this year was its 100th anniversary. Park Tudor debaters qualified for nationals last spring to represent Indiana's Hoosier Heartland District and to compete in debate rounds spread over four days.
As a team, PT debaters took more ballots and had more outright wins this year in Iowa than in any previous year. In their second trip to the National Tournament competing in public forum debate (PF), Riti Tandra & Kaitlyn Park took six ballots and came within one of breaking into the single elimination rounds. They argued both for and against whether the benefits of the use of executive orders outweigh the harms. Veteran PFers Henry Navarette & Dylan Minor won five ballots in the same event. In Lincoln-Douglas debate - a style that embraces values and philosophy - Eli Fisch took six ballots and came extremely close to breaking into the single elimination rounds, quite an accomplishment for a freshman in his first national tournament. Eli debated if violent revolution is a just response to political oppression. In policy debate, partners Lucas Zhang & Junmo Kang argued for and against federal government policies related to trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
This year we were also proud to send two students to represent the Hoosier Heartland District in World Schools Debate: Kavya Devarapalli & Layla Trammel. Kavya & Layla were invited by the District based on their Indiana debate experience to form a "dream team" with two other talented debaters from Bloomington-South High School. They won several rounds in this fun event that simulates European-style parliamentary debate. The Debate Team is coached by Dr. Matthew McGrath.
HOSA Members Recognized at State Leadership Conference; Two Qualify for International Conference
In April several HOSA members competed at the State Leadership Conference. These students dedicated countless hours to researching, studying, and preparing for their events, and their hard work truly paid off.
Competitive Event Awards
• Annamaria Ebersole & Khushi Shah – 3rd Place, Emergency Preparedness - Mental Health Promotion, International Conference Qualifiers
• Anjali Pai – 4th Place, Research Poster, Event Finalist
• Pari Ponugoti – 5th Place, Medical Terminology, Event Finalist
• Hemant Atluri, Rishi Nagireddy, Jackson Nie, Sahan Gangireddy – 5th Place, HOSA Bowl, Event Finalists
• Anjali Pai – 10th Place, Career Development, Event Finalist
National Geographic Tests
• Evan Li – 2nd Place, Organic Chemistry
• Gavin Sigua – 8th Place, Math for Medical Professionals
Annamaria Ebersole and Khushi Shah qualified for the HOSA International Leadership Conference, which was held in June in Nashville, TN. They created an online campaign titled "Mind Over Media" with a website, social media and resources designed to help improve mental health in young people.
Sixth Graders Bring Home Awards in the Sertoma Club’s
National Heritage Essay Contest
Congratulations to the 2025 Sertoma Club of Broad Ripple's National Heritage Essay Contest winners! One of the many contributions the club makes to our community is its sponsorship of this contest for participating 6th grade classes in the Indianapolis area. Sertoma is an acronym that stands for Service to Mankind, and we have the good fortune of working with the most successful Sertoma Club in the nation. Claire Lewis, Noah Rouhana, Will Houston, and Kaden Tyner were each recognized for the classroom winner's award. Congratulations to James Gesami who was recognized for being a finalist in the contest. Over 1,500 essays from the Indianapolis area were evaluated and only select essays were considered for the finalist round. James was in the top ten.
Students worked in their 6th grade history class with teacher Bethanie Cosman to contemplate the meaning of freedom and to answer the question, "What does freedom mean to me?" Students considered the freedoms they and others do and do not have, as well as limitations within and outside of our control. The judges remarked that they were impressed with the Park Tudor 6th grade students for their ability to think outside the box as well as considering the founding principles of our country. We are so pleased and proud of all students for their thoughtful submissions.
DECA Students Shine at International Competition
We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of eight of our students who traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete at DECA’s International Career Development Conference (ICDC)— one of the most prestigious high school business competitions in the world.
These students spent a week engaging with future business leaders from across the globe. They demonstrated outstanding professionalism, creativity, and leadership across a variety of business events.
We are especially proud to recognize two standout performers: freshman Eli Fisch and junior Dylan Minor who both earned Top Role Play medals—an incredible accomplishment in a highly competitive field.
Middle Schoolers Perform “Newsies Jr.” to Enthusiastic Audiences
Nearly sold-out crowds enjoyed three stellar performances of “Newsies Jr.” May 2-4. Congratulations to the many Middle School students - supported by several Upper School studentswho made this production such a tremendous success.
SK Learns About Bike Safety
Our SK Panthers had their annual Bike Day on April 25! They learned about bike safety with IMPD Bike Patrol and Whitestown PD officers, rode their bikes through an obstacle course, parked them in the colorful bike garage, and "cleaned" them at the Bike Wash.
PT Quiz Bowl Team Competes at National Championships
Congrats to the PT Quiz Bowl team for an outstanding performance at Nationals over Memorial Day Weekend.. The A team (Evan Ting, Gavin Sigua, Insia Zaidi, and Sameer Zaidi) placed 13th overall. The B team (Evan Dahlie, Emily Hackwelder, and Alex Cheng) was a top finisher in the consolation bracket, and Evan Ting won a prestigious Rising Star Award. This was the 3rd year in a row that PT qualified for Nationals, and we were among a small group that sent two teams. In all, 336 teams representing 267 schools from 37 states and Washington, DC competed. Quiz Bowl is coached by Sven Dubie and Emily Hoff.
Sixth Graders Become Published Authors
Our 6th graders worked diligently over several weeks this spring in English class to write and illustrate a one-of-a-kind collection of medieval legends. Inspired by the books they read during their Middle Ages Book Club unit in English and the wealth of historical information they explored in History class, each student planned and wrote a story, illustrated a pivotal moment, and focused on strong character development, vivid imagery, and meaningful themes.
At the end of April, their bound and published collections officially arrived. Their legends, rooted in the spirit of the medieval world, showcase the creativity, imagination, and lessons they felt were worth sharing for years to come.
Jamie Elkins Hired as Assistant Head of School for
External Affairs
We are very pleased to announce that Jamie Elkins has joined Park Tudor as the Assistant Head of School for External Affairs.
Jamie previously served as Vice President for Advancement and Enrollment Management at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. As a member of the President's Leadership Team she was engaged in all aspects of school operations. Her primary responsibilities were been guiding strategic planning initiatives; serving as the chief fundraiser; managing programs for student recruitment and retention; overseeing alumni and parent relations, marketing, and communications; and being the administrative liaison to the Board of Trustees. During her tenure at Brebeuf, Jamie led the school to record-breaking fundraising success; she also played a pivotal role during some of the school’s most challenging moments. Prior to her work at Brebeuf, she worked in various leadership roles in development at the University of Evansville.
As Assistant Head of School for External Affairs, Jamie will oversee the school’s advancement work to ensure that Park Tudor can continue to provide an exceptional experience for its students. Additionally, she will lead the communications and marketing team’s efforts to engage the Park Tudor community, raise awareness about Park Tudor’s excellence across the region, and build long-term relationships within the Park Tudor community and beyond.
Park Tudor Awarded for Work with the Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide
Park Tudor was awarded the Chaucie's Champion Award at the Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide's 14th Annual Rise Up for Kids Breakfast at the Ritz Charles in Carmel on Wednesday, April 23. Lower School Counselor Sarah LaFay and Middle School Counselor Marshay Allen accepted the award at the breakfast.
"We are proud to recognize Park Tudor for the 2025 Chaucie’s Champion Award for their unwavering commitment to student safety and mental health.
Through the consistent implementation of personal safety and suicide prevention training from kindergarten through high school, Park Tudor has created a culture of education, awareness, and empowerment. By integrating these programs into their curriculum each year, they ensure students are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to recognize unsafe situations and seek help.
Their proactive, prevention-first approach is a model of advocacy and partnership in protecting youth—both in school and beyond." - Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide
First "WHEELY FUN" Field Day A
Giant Success
Thank you to our Park Tudor community for donating over 4,350 items to pack lunches for Wheeler Mission at Lower School Field Day on May 21. In total, PT donated:
Rice: 137
Mashed Potatoes: 82
Coffee: 29
Fruit snacks: 824
Granola Bars: 985
Cookies: 723
Chips: 968
Water: 608
Our Lower School Panthers had a blast racing to pack bags and restock the Wheeler Mission pantry. Not only were they helping their community, but they were having fun while doing it. Special thanks to the PTPA Community Engagement Committee—Clara Opyrchal, Sarah Hawkins, and Bettina Gillen—for all their time and effort in coordinating this event. And thank you to the Benge Family for donating the 625 reusable bags for the sack lunches.
Retiring Faculty Honored at End-of-Year Luncheon
Park Tudor honored four retiring faculty members at a luncheon at the end of the school year.
Kim Allen, Facilities Coordinator: Kim has worn many hats during her time at Park Tudor. Most recently, she was responsible for overseeing maintenance and transportation requests, as well as coordinating campus facility usage. Before joining Park Tudor, she taught math and technology for the Houston Independent School District from 1982-1987 and 6th-grade math at Lawrence Township for the 87-88 school
year. She began working at Park Tudor in 1988 as the Middle School technology coordinator. In 1998 she moved to the Upper School, where she served as technology coordinator and department chair from 1998-2006 before becoming Facilities Coordinator. She also served as an assistant Upper School Girls Lacrosse coach since 2019.
Bill Bishop, Director of Facilities: In his role, Bill oversaw Park Tudor's building and grounds operations. He joined Park Tudor's staff in April 2001 after serving 3-1/2 years as construction superintendent for Geupel DeMars Hagerman. While at Geupel DeMars, he supervised Park Tudor's construction projects for two years prior to joining the staff. Mr. Bishop served four years in the United States Air Force, at which time he attended The Community College of the Air Force for two years studying Civil Engineering.
Sue Taylor, Middle School Science Teacher: Before coming to Park Tudor in 2001, Sue taught science at Westfield Middle School (Westfield, IN) and at Sewickley Academy (Sewickley, PA). Additionally, she taught for six years at Woodland Elementary School (Perrysburg, OH), Chardon Middle School (Chardon, OH), and Kenston Intermediate School (Chagrin Falls, OH). She has coached gymnastics and track, and is a member of the National Science Teachers Association.
Mary Zajac, Middle School Science Teacher: Prior to joining Park Tudor in 1991, Mary taught at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, where she was Jr. High Science Department Head, Science Fair Sponsor and Curriculum Head for Science (K-8), as well as Great Books discussion leader. Ms. Zajac received the Outstanding Science Teacher award in 1989 and the J.D. Angus - Outstanding Biology Teacher Award in 1990 from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. She has also taught anatomy/physiology through the IUPUI extension program. She completed the Technology Integration Fellows program through Butler University and was the recipient of a Park Tudor Fortnight grant to study water quality in Russia. As an extension of her earth science curriculum, she took students on archaeological digs during the summers to Springerville, AZ.
Sports News
Track and Field
The track and field team had an outstanding season, with eight indoor state qualifiers, 13 conference champions, and 10 regional qualifiers. The girls team won the PACC Conference and finished as runner-up at both the PT Showcase and PT Invite meets.
At the indoor state meet, Emma Warner placed 4th in the high jump, while Kylie Ritz, Lauren Lo, Leyla Smiley, and Olivia Bryant finished 9th in the 4x800-meter relay.
KJ Mark, Leyla Smiley, Kylie Ritz, Lauren Lo, Emma Sorrell, D’Aaliyah Kemp, Paige Dill, and Emma Warner earned the Gold Standard Award, which recognizes a performance ranking in the top 25% statewide.
At the end-of-season banquet, the following awards were presented:
Field Award: Ella Sorrell and KJ Mark Track Award: Lauren Lo and Sean Choi Rising Star Award: Leyla Smiley and Will Kerrigan Coaches’ Award: Avi Holden and Gavin Stone Spirit of the Sport Award: Kylie Ritz and Justin Li Panther Award: Olivia Bryant and Navraj Brar
Congratulations to the track and field team on an outstanding season and all their accomplishments!
Baseball
The Park Tudor baseball team had a successful 2025 campaign posting a 13-10 overall record and finishing second in the PAAC Conference. The team advanced to the Sectional Championship, taking on the Trailblazers from University High School, but unfortunately were defeated 1-0 in eight innings.
The Panthers began the season with their annual spring break trip to Nashville, Tennessee, where the team went 2-0. The Panthers had many spots to fill to replace the nine seniors who
graduated in 2024, but the team played well throughout the entire season and were led on the mound by senior Santana Jackson (27 IP), junior Desmond Francis (39 IP), junior Luke Aikin (25 IP), sophomore Dominic Gasper (22 IP), and sophomore Mile Dubie (11 IP). The team also posted some strong offensive numbers and hit .273 as a team while scoring 141 runs. Offensively they were led by sophomore Miles Dubie (.443 Avg), junior Desmond Francis (.411 Avg), and senior MJ Gaines (.364 Avg).
The Panthers graduated three seniors that they will certainly miss as they look forward to next season. The team would like to commend and congratulate seniors Nate Harris, MJ Gaines, and Santana Jackson; the team is extremely thankful for the resilience, commitment, leadership, and dedication that they provided to their teammates and the entire program throughout their tenure at Park Tudor. The Panthers will be returning seven starters for next season along with a young and talented group that will offer a tremendous amount of support on the field.
MJ Gaines, Julius Payner, and Daniel Shore earned PAAC
Academic All-Conference; sophomore Miles Dubie, junior Desmond Francis, senior MJ Gaines, and junior Oliver Eve were named PAAC All-Conference. MJ Gaines and Santana Jackson (senior) earned Academic All-State honors.
Team honors and awards
MVP: Desmond Francis
Mental Attitude: Miles Dubie
Mr. Hustle: Miles Dubie
Most Improved: Nate Harris
The Reichel Award: MJ Gaines
Crown Award: Santana Jackson
Boys Lacrosse
The boys lacrosse team had a successful season, finishing with an overall record of 10-7 and a final ranking of #8 in the state. They were led by captains Luke Alberts, Ethan Cline, and Charlie Held.
The team was led in goals by Charlie Held with 35, Ethan Cline with 33, and Turner Schaming with 24. Leaders in assists were Charlie Held (14), Ethan Cline (9), and Jackson Nie (9). Jackson Nie led the team in ground balls with 55, followed by Ethan Cline (53) and Charlie Held (46). On defense, Jackson Todt had 26 takeaways, followed by Luke Alberts with 23, and Jackson Nie with 13. Adam Wilkerson notched 137 saves.
Academic award winners
Indiana All-Academic Team: Luke Alberts, Ethan Cline, Landon Guerra, Charlie Held, Grant Ludwig, Jackson Nie, Daniel Peyton, Turner Schaming, Carson Shattuck
Academic All-State: Luke Alberts, Ethan Cline, Charlie Held, Grant Ludwig, Daniel Peyton, Turner Schaming
Team awards
Confirmatus Award (Courage): Jacob Wilcox Curiosus Award (Curiosity): Nick Harris Respect Award: Turner Schaming Responsibility Award: Wells Weaver Intellectual Engagement Award: Jackson Todt Integrity Award: Christian Todt Resourcefulness Award: Charlie Held
Most Improved Player: Grant Ludwig Newcomer of the Year: Paddy Flanagan
Most Valuable Offensive Player: Ethan Cline
Most Valuable Defensive Player: Jackson Todt Coaches' Awards: Ethan Cline and Lucas Deatherage
Girls Lacrosse
On May 9, the girls lacrosse team finished its season with a loss to Guerin Catholic, the eventual 2A state runner-up, in the first round of the INGLA playoffs. After two consecutive state championship appearances in 1A - including a state championship victory in 2023 - this season saw the team move up to 2A, the higher level of Indiana girls lacrosse.
The team ended its season with a 5-9 record, undefeated against 1A opponents. Season highlights included a 16-13 victory over eventual 1A state semifinalist Fishers, and a dominant 16-0 victory over Lawrence North on Senior Night, which saw every senior field player score, and goalie Jasmine Forrestal record a shutout in goal.
Goalie Jasmine Forrestal, defender Charlotte Sturman, defender/midfielder Elizabeth Pasquesi, midfielder Issy Wallace, and attackers Lauren Richer and Elizabeth Sturman were named to the All-Regional Team, and Richer earned an All-State Honorable Mention. Defenders Sutton Christian and Makenzie Johnson were voted into the Rising Stars game, while Charlotte Sturman and Elizabeth Pasquesi were voted into the
Junior/Senior Showcase event. Richer led the team with 34 goals and 3 assists, while Wallace added 23 goals. Charlotte Sturman led the team with 27 ground balls, and Wallace led with 27 draw controls.
The girls lacrosse Coaches Award has been renamed the Kim Allen Coaching Award, in honor of assistant coach Kim Allen, who retired from Park Tudor after 34 years. This year, the award went to Mary Jane Furqueron. Elizabeth Sturman was honored with the Crown Award.
The coaches would like to thank the team’s five seniorsChloe Anderson, Jasmine Forrestal, Mary Jane Furqueron, Alex Hoskin, and Elizabeth Sturman. Their legacy will profoundly shape the team in the years to come.
Softball
The girls softball team finished the season 2-7, with a PAAC Conference record of 1-2. The season kicked off on April 15 with a decisive win over Shortridge on the road, 30-9. In their first home game against Horizon Christian School on Monday, April 21, the team faced a tough defeat with a final score of 21-0. They were able to bounce back with a 20-4 victory over the Providence Cristo Rey School on Monday, April 28, but then posted tough losses to Greenwood Christian Academy (27-4) and Arsenal Tech (35-24) to bring their record to 2-3. The team struggled to keep momentum up throughout both games, but played hard despite the scores.
The Panthers finished out the regular season with losses to Scecina, Heritage Christian, and Liberty Christian. Their season ended with a loss to Cardinal Ritter in the first round of Sectionals.
Boys Volleyball
The boys volleyball team ended the season with an overall record of 6-13; they were 3-2 in PAAC Conference play. The Panthers kicked off the season with the Carmel Invite on Saturday, March 22, posting losses to Southport, Bishop Chatard, and Columbia City, and a victory over Columbus North. On Tuesday, March 25, the team took a loss vs. Greenwood.
The team bounced back with three consecutive wins over the International School (3-1), Cardinal Ritter (3-0), and University High School (3-1). They then fell short in a close match against Greenwood Christian (1-3), bringing their record to 4-5. In the Marion County Tournament in late April, they lost 3-1 to Beech Grove. They had a close fight against Irvington Prep on Tuesday, April 29, and lost 1-3 in close sets.
May kicked off with tough losses to Brebeuf Jesuit (3-0), Noblesville High School (2-0), Columbia City (2-0), and North Central (2-0). The team then posted a big win against Pike 3-0 on Monday, May 5. The Panthers celebrated Senior Night on May 6 vs. Shortridge, where they celebrated seniors Charlie Esposito, Montell Johnson, and Mytroen Kahre. The team beat Shortridge in a close game, 3-2. In the last game of the regular season, the team had a hard-fought loss against New Palestine (0-3). The season ended with a 3-0 loss to Bishop Chatard in the IHSAA Sectional. The Panthers are looking forward to next season as they continue to improve.
Boys Golf
The boys golf team began their season with a dual match vs. North Central on April 22 at Coffin Golf Club; PT shot 214, and North Central shot 156. They then competed in the Marion County Championships on Monday, April 28 at Sarah Shank Golf Course; out of a total of 16 teams, the Panthers finished 8th with a 357.
May was busy with matches on May 1 at South Grove Golf Course vs. Ben Davis and Pike High School, followed by dual matches vs. Brebeuf on May 6 and University High School on May 8. On Saturday, May 10, the Panthers competed in the North Central Invite at Sarah Shank Golf Course, placing 11th out of 19 teams. Their season came to an end on Friday, June 6 in the IHSAA Sectional Tournament, where the team placed 7th out of 10.
Girls Tennis
The girls tennis team consisted of 41 girls with all levels of play. This season, the team added several sessions of mindfulness meditation with Wellness Instructor Michelle VanderPlaats, which helped the players during stressful match situations and led to the Panthers competing very well. The varsity ended their season 12-4 and ranked #5, and JV finished 5-3. The only losses for the varsity were teams ranked in the top four in the state.
Due to the IHSAA realignment of tournament play, PT faced #1-ranked Brebeuf Jesuit in the first round of the Sectional Championships, and unfortunately lost 3-2. The #1 doubles team of Marissa Benge and Emelyn Harris went on to defeat Covington, Carmel High School, Crown Point, and Chesterton on the road to the Final 8 of the State Finals. They lost a heartbreaker to future State Champions Jasper 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to finish their season 23-1.
The players and team were recognized with the following honors: 1st Team All-State Doubles: Marissa Benge and Emelyn Harris; 2nd Team All-State Singles: Shreya Mallela; Honorable Mention Doubles: Simona Ciaccia and Annamaria Ebersole; Academic All-State Team (cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher): Marissa Benge, Simona Ciaccia, Sophie Driscoll, Annamaria Ebersole, Emelyn Harris, Shreya Mallela, Rabaile Rahman and Khushi Shah.
In the Marion County Tournament, the Panthers defeated Southport 5-0 and Perry Meridian 5-0 before losing in the
Semi-Finals to Brebeuf 3-2. The following players were named Marion County Coaches of Girls Sports Association All-County: Marissa Benge, Simona Ciaccia, Annamaria Ebersole, Emelyn Harris and Shreya Mallela.
The team won the PAAC Conference Tournament for the fifth time; final tournament results:
PAAC Academic All-Conference (juniors and seniors with 3.75 GPA or higher): Alaia Ahmad, Marissa Benge, Caroline Brundage, Annamaria Ebersole, Nour Ghoneim, Neela Gussick, Emelyn Harris, Allison Hu, Quincy Katz, Shreya Mallela, Molly McDonald, Lilly Quirey, Baila Rahman, Riya Rink, Sophie Schmidt, Khushi Shah, and Siri Vuppalanchi.
To provide additional play, the JV team hosted a home dual meet against Brownsburg. The following players participated: Skylar Badman, Neema Chege, Ashlyn Evans, Willia Hains, Allison Hu, Quincy Katz, Anna Kleiman, Kaitlyn Nagy, Nora Rink, Riya Rink, Sophie Schmidt, Elainah Somers, Krishna Una, Addie Welsch, and Cara Zeng.
Team awards
Coaches Award: Sophie Driscoll Spirit Award: Anna Kleiman
Most Improved: Simona Ciaccia
Rookie of the Year: Eva Berger
Mental Attitude: Rabaile Rahman
MVP: Marissa Benge and Emelyn Harris
Leadership Awards: Marissa Benge and Shreya Mallela
Spring 2025 Crown Award Winners Santana Jackson and Elizabeth Sturman
Doug Hicks ’86 Steers Davidson College Toward a Visionary Future
By Cathy Yingling Chapelle ’87
Doug Hicks ’86 became president of Davidson College in 2022. After graduating from Park Tudor as valedictorian in 1986, Doug attended Davidson, where he received an AB degree magna cum laude with honors in economics. He went on to earn a Master of Divinity summa cum laude from Duke University, and MA and PhD degrees in religion from Harvard University. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church, and has been a professor and administrator at the University of Richmond and Colgate University, eventually serving as Dean of Oxford College of Emory University before being named president of Davidson. I recently caught up with Doug to learn more about his career, as well as his thoughts on the current higher education landscape.
What prompted you to pursue a career in higher education?
I have always loved ideas and valued education a lot, even as a high school student at Park Tudor. I had a lot of great role models, beginning at PT and then continuing on when I was a student at Davidson. I enjoyed asking important questions and considering what it means to be a fair society, and how to lead in a good society. As I pursued my religious studies, I was focused on the connection between faith and society, and eventually came to see my primary call and purpose in higher education. Now, it is a dream to be able to lead Davidson as its president.
Doug Hicks with Davidson College alum, Stephen Curry
It’s certainly an interesting time to be working in higher education. What do you see as the biggest challenges and opportunities facing colleges and universities?
I think this morning is a perfect example. I spent the last half hour doing an interview with Politico, and after our conversation, I’m going to spend the next hour talking with senators about the endowment tax that is currently included in the budget bill, as Davidson is one of the schools that will be affected if it passes.
I think the biggest challenge we have is communicating the value of education, particularly liberal arts education. We need to illustrate that education is not a political issue, and it isn’t about a group of protesters. In the past, the value of education has been assumed, but we can’t rely on that any longer - we have to make sure that Americans understand the value of what we do. It’s also important that students don’t get sucked into the idea that education is just about getting a job; it’s about learning how to think–which is critically important as technology is changing so fast–and to make contributions in both your career and your community
I see tremendous opportunity for Davidson and other colleges and universities like us. We have a graduation rate well above 90 percent, and our students graduate with very low debt. As a small liberal arts college, we offer our students a great deal of individualized attention. I learned the value of that during my time at Park Tudor from senior kindergarten through 12th grade. Ultimately, we are preparing students to lead in an incredibly diverse, global workforce.
How is Davidson navigating the rise of artificial intelligence?
We see AI as both one of our greatest challenges and opportunities. At this point, the question isn’t whether or not students will be using AI, but how they will use it. Currently, the majority of our faculty and staff are participating in an
ongoing learning community exploring ways to use AI in our courses. By the 2026-2027 school year, all of our professors will state appropriate uses of AI on their syllabi.
Ultimately I think the rise of AI gives us an opportunity to ask the biggest questions: what does it mean to be human? How will AI fit in? What is life ultimately for? These are core questions that we have to consider.
How did your time at Park Tudor prepare you for what you are doing now?
I am profoundly grateful for my Park Tudor experience, and to have received such a well-rounded, world-class education. I had so many wonderful mentors at Park Tudor. John Williams taught me to celebrate the arts, and coaches like Bill Bergman, Larry Treadwell, and Todd Lickliter helped me pursue my athletic side. In the classroom, Tom and Joanne Black, C.J. Foxlow, and Madame (Odette) Karnowsky were all important influences. I’ve stayed connected with Mary Ann Antley (longtime Park Tudor English teacher). She was the first person who encouraged me to look at Davidson when I was in high school, because her husband was a Davidson alum. When I became president of Davidson, she attended a reception and helped to celebrate. Recently, I helped her get a book published that she had written about John Donne.
What advice do you have for Park Tudor students who might want to follow in your footsteps and pursue a career in higher education?
Don’t take your Park Tudor experience for granted. Seize all of the opportunities, and take advantage of the chance to get to know your mentors there. And, make sure that you are asking the big questions.
Alumni News
Hundreds Welcomed Back to Campus During Alumni Weekend
The weekend of April 25-27 saw hundreds of alumni from near and far returning to campus to catch up with classmates and former teachers. On Friday evening, we honored Distinguished Alumni Award recipients Erik Ochsner ’89 and Kate Lehman Trumbull ’00, as well as Young Alumni Impact Award recipient, Pavani Peri ’16
Scan the QR code to view more photos from the weekend.
New Members Join Alumni Association Board of Directors
The Park Tudor Alumni Association elected the following alumni to serve on the Board of Directors starting in September 2025:
Josh Broadbent '94
George Hornedo '09
Ronald Johnson '21
Officers for the 2025-2026 school year are:
President: Katie McKown Feldman '03
Vice President: Jennifer Burns '08
Secretary: Courtney Cantor Soice '07
Treasurer: Rachel Bir '14
Members of the Park Tudor Alumni Association Board of Directors are required to serve one two-year term (with the option of serving two additional terms), participate in monthly board meetings, serve on at least one alumni committee, be a member of the Alumni Association, and support the school’s Annual Fund. The Park Tudor Alumni Board represents the diverse community of Park School, Tudor Hall, and Park Tudor alumni and carries on the mission and goals of the Alumni Association. Candidates should possess leadership capabilities and make a strong commitment to the Alumni Association and its projects.
Please contact Kate Broadbent (kbroadbent@parktudor.org) to nominate a potential member.
March Madness: Congratulations Class of 2003!
Thank you to all the alumni who have supported the Annual Fund this year. Congratulations to the Class of 2003! Their classmates rallied together to reach 27% giving participation during our annual Madness of March Alumni Giving Challenge.
We are grateful for the 143 alumni from 2000-2020 who have contributed to the Annual Fund this year. The Annual Fund is an essential piece of the Park Tudor community providing additional support for academics within all divisions, faculty and staff salaries and professional development, tuition support, athletics, the arts and more. Every dollar received is used intentionally to ensure all our students can participate fully in the Park Tudor experience.
We were pleased to welcome Indianapolis-area alums to a gathering to watch March Madness games on March 20 at Binkley’s Kitchen & Bar.
Class Notes
1962
Mary Mackey's new book In This Burning World: Poems of Love and Apocalypse has just been published by Marsh Hawk Press. In this collection, she unflinchingly imagines the future we will face as the Earth’s climate changes, while at the same time offering readers inspiring poems that describe how mutual aid and love can preserve hope and joy even in the most difficult of times. She has recently been interviewed on KALW and KDVS public radio, and by the Women's National Book Association, and attended the 2025 conference of the Society of Caribbean and Latin American Environmental Historians to speak about "Landscapes of the Future from A Poet's Point of View."
1968
Members of the class of 1968 try to get together twice a year in May and November. On May 14 the following alumnae gathered: (seated left to right): Sally Lathrop Butz, Cathy Ryan Watt, Sarah Ertlel Hensley, and Connie Ryan Lathrop. (Standing left to right): Leslie Spickelmier Ferris, Nancy Dennis Moll, Kris Manders Myers, Janet Taylor Hardy, and Deborah Dixon Baker. Three classmates who wanted to join but had conflicts were Vicki Townsend, Alison Kothe and Susan McVie Tolbert
2004
1991
Warren Jackson (left) participated in a staged reading of Othello in New York City on March 28 at the Times Square Corps - Theatre 315.
1995
Mark Gibson was featured on a PBS show in Portland, Oregon in May. Mark graduated from medical school in Indianapolis, went to Virginia for his residency and was awarded a special fellowship in 2004 for interventional radiology at the Dotter Institute in Portland. He is now Director of Interventional Radiology at Portland St. Vincent Hospital.
Dr. J. David Mossler was included in the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 2025 “40 Under 40” class. He currently serves as Vice President of Physician Practice Management and Chief Medical Officer at Hancock Health.
2010
Trent Mervine (right) appeared on Shark Tank on May 16 with his company, Big Ass Luxuries, the Dallas-born brand known for its oversized candles and clean ingredients.
2011
Dr. Rina Yadav is joining the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center as their newest Breast Medical Oncologist. After earning her medical degree from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed her Internal Medicine Residency and served as Chief Resident at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis. She also completed a Hematology-Oncology Fellowship at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where she served as Chief Fellow.
2012
Lauren St. Clair graduated with an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is based in Chicago and working as a Vice President for Merit Capital, a private equity firm.
2015
Ali St. Clair earned a Masters degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She is planning to pursue a career in pharmaceutical marketing in Chicago.
2016
Madeline Burns McCune lives in Houston, Texas and works as an attorney at Baker Botts L.L.P. She is a second-year associate in the Corporate Finance group. Baker Botts is the oldest law firm in Houston, with over 725 lawyers across 12 offices. Madeline attended law school at the University of Houston Law Center on a full scholarship, graduating in 2023 magna cum laude and a member of the Order of the Coif and Order of the Barons.
2017
Thomas Bamforth recently completed his MBA at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he focused on venture capital, entrepreneurship, and consulting. While at UNC, he co-founded a startup called Carbonix AI to streamline clinical trial operations, worked as a Venture Fellow at Idea Fund Partners, and helped organize regional and national venture capital competitions.
TyraRose Nibbs is the Manager of Strategic Partnership Sales for the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream. In this role, her main objective is to help increase front office business operations revenue by closing top sponsors for the team. She identifies and sets meetings with C-suite executives from top brands to pitch the value of a sports marketing partnership with the Atlanta Dream.
2019
William Main graduated from New York University’s graduate school in May.
2021
Margaret McClain graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Media Advertising and a Minor in Marketing from the Kelley School of Business. She will begin a career in media and brand management in New York City this fall.
Gavin Murphy graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Human Biology. He is living in Indianapolis and planning to pursue a career in the medical device field.
Charlie Rominger graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation. He is currently living in Indianapolis working on his startup, CornerLock Shelving, which provides a simple, damage-free way to install shelves in 30 seconds without the hassle of tools, adhesives, or drilling any holes.
Tate Surtani graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Finance and Real Estate. He relocated to Chicago in July and is working for Cushman & Wakefield as an associate broker in office and industrial real estate.
Julia Lin is pursuing a Ph.D. in Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Harvard Medical School.
2022
George Erwin recently completed his junior year at the University of Kentucky, and he is heading to Orlando for a seven-month Disney College Intern Program, joining more than 4000 college students from around the world who work at Disney World for the summer and fall semester. George is majoring in Hospitality Management and Tourism, and hopes to pursue a career at Disney following his graduation.
2024
Isabel Goodwin (left) was a finalist for Student Leader of the Year at Indiana University for her leadership of the IU Math Club; she was also awarded the Corey M. Manack Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a student who has excelled in undergraduate research. In April, Isabel was honored by the Center of Excellence for Women and Technology (CEW&T) programs during their Annual Women’s Research Poster Competition for her work in mathematical sciences regarding “Representations of the Braid Group on Four Strands.”
Charlie Bolton has finished his first year at Amherst College. This summer he is attending EMT school in order to obtain the necessary credentials to work as an EMT at Amherst. Additionally, he will be continuing his work as a strength programmer for Arete Strength, where he writes training programs for professional and D1 athletes.
Ibrahim Mohsin is interning this summer in Asheville, North Carolina as part of the UNC Morehead-Cain AI Development Team with the city government administration, Land of Sky Regional Council. He is working with their Area Agency on Aging to design and develop AI-powered tools for caregivers across Western North Carolina. These tools aim to help caregivers more easily access crucial information and resources needed to care for the elderly, and assist in managing the hundreds of calls and inbound inquiries Land of Sky receives each week.
Jathan Pai is funded this summer by an undergraduate research grant from the National Science Foundation. He is interning in the Vanderbilt School of Medicine’s biomedical informatics department on a project studying “Probabilistic Phenotyping of Substance Use Disorders to Support Genetics Studies.” He is using patient data to build a lightweight artificial intelligence model that will detect substance use disorders earlier and more accurately.
MARRIAGES
Zan Aufderheide ’89 married Brad Skillman ’89 on March 8, 2025 in Wyoming.
Penelope Christina Scofield Yu-Jie Emmeline Chung Samuel Wyn Johnson
CONGRATULATIONS (BIRTHS, ADOPTIONS)
To Dr. David Scofield ’09 and his wife, Morgan, on the birth of their daughter, Penelope Christina Scofield on May 5, 2025.
To Upper School Chinese Teacher, Dr. Ying-Sin Chen, on the birth of her daughter, Yu-Jie Emmeline Chung, on May 27, 2025.
To Annual Fund Officer, Morgan Johnson, and her wife, Kate, on the birth of their son, Samuel Wyn Johnson, on June 30, 2025.
DEATHS
Mary Jean Alig ’47 on December 6, 2024.
James L. Crandall ’70 on January 9, 2025.
Dale Bookwalter ’72 on February 10, 2025.
Suzanne Boerger James ’65 on February 18, 2025.
Barbara Pawsat Hodde ’56 on March 21, 2025.
Tom Grinslade ’48 on March 23, 2025.
Catherine Daggett Werbe ’64 on April 20, 2025.
Markham Campaigne ’59 on May 28, 2025.
Retired Park Tudor teacher Margaret Taylor on June 5, 2025.
Chuck Showalter ’74 on June 6, 2025.
Edie Greiwe ’53 on June 8, 2025.
CONDOLENCES
To Krista Richter ’87 on the death of her mother, Julia Richter, on November 15, 2024.
To Christopher Pochon ’03 on the death of his father, Philip Pochon, on December 19, 2024.
To Nick Gehring ’16 on the death of his grandmother, Yolanda Concari, on December 25, 2024.
To Clare Chandler ’16, Lee Chandler ’18, and Beck Chandler ’22 on the death of their grandmother, Dorothy Titsworth, on January 3, 2025.
To Judy Kothe Birge ’60, Alison Stolkin Birge ’92, and Max Birge ’28 on the death of their husband, father-in-law, and grandfather, Jon Birge, on January 7, 2025.
To Jennifer Fife Mathur ’97, David Fife ’00, and Anu Mathur ’97 on the death of their mother and mother-in-law, Rose Fife, on January 24, 2025.
To Tim Bookwalter ’73 and Matt Bookwalter ’80 on the death of their brother, Dale Bookwalter ’72 on February 10, 2025.
To Ava Moss ’30 on the death of her mother, Monica Grandovic, on March 23, 2025.
To Lizette Daggett Bennett ’69 on the death of her sister, Catherine Daggett Werbe ’64 on April 20, 2025.
To Carlie Irsay-Gordon ’99, Casey Irsay Foyt '01, Kalen Irsay Jackson '06, Charlotte Irsay-Gordon ’28, Dylan Irsay-Gordon ’30, Elliott IrsayGordon ’31, Mabel Jackson ’36, and Finley Jackson ’38 on the death of their father and grandfather, Jim Irsay, on May 21, 2025.
To Jameson Campaigne '58 and Catherine Campaigne '68 on the death of their brother, Markham Campaigne ’59 on May 28, 2025.
To Bryce Taylor ’81, Brenda Taylor Leum ’83, and Ben Taylor ’86 on the death of their mother, Margaret Taylor, on June 5, 2025.
To Andy Schenck ’97, Noah Schenck ’29, Charlotte Schenck ’38, and Carolyn Schenck ’39 on the death of their father and grandfather, Steven Schenck, on July 5, 2025.
To Park Tudor Director of Technology, Doug Stotts, Amelia Stotts '22, and Owen Stotts '25 on the death of their mother and grandmother, Jane Ellen Stotts, on July 9.
In Honor Of…
Tudor Hall Class of 1958
Dr. and Mrs. William W. McCutchen (Renie Lilly '58)
Mr. George Jackson Broadbent '33
Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Staubach (Joan Woodard '66)
Mrs. Lorelei R. Farlow
Mr. Christopher B. Gregory '14
Mr. Christopher B. Neubauer '06
Ms. Crystal Weaver '00
Mrs. Joan W. Gerberding (Joan Wyatt '50)
Ms. Lori Anderson and Ms. Sheryl Robertson
Ms. Katherine Fackler
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy McPherson
Ms. Therese Glassmeyer
Mr. Christopher B. Neubauer '06
Mr. Charles Perry Griffith III (Perry '01) Griffith Family Foundation
Dr. Jan Guffin
Mr. Jeffrey Blickman '04
Mr. Christopher B. Gregory '14
Maj. Gen. William B. Lynch '60
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sams (Tom '60)
Ms. Margo McAlear
Mr. Christopher B. Gregory '14
Mr. Christopher B. Neubauer '06
Mr. Erik E. Ochsner '89
Mrs. Mary DeVoe
Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Staubach (Joan Woodard '66)
Mr. Patrick C. Rezek '11
Ms. Shannon E. Gray '11
Mr. Carter A. Rogers '30
Mrs. Nancy Allen
Ms. Sophie C. Schmidt '26 Edward R. and Donna L. Schmidt
Mr. Konner Staubach ’28
Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Staubach (Joan Woodard '66)
Mr. Laurence K. Treadwell
Mr. Inaki Alanis-Cue '03
Mr. Thomas J. Underwood (Jesse '37)
Rev. Beau Underwood and Mrs. Casey Osterkamp
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
MARCH 1, 2025 – JUNE 30, 2025
In Memory Of…
Mr. Marvin Ferguson
Mr. Jay B. Ferguson '91
Mr. Shanon A. Fields '92
Mr. and Mrs. Kerk McKeon (Emily Arnold '90)
Mrs. Edith Greiwe
Ms. Suzanne Combs
Reverend C. Davies Reed and Mrs. Carol C. Rogers (Carol Cummings '59)
Ms. Susie Selmier
Ms. Sara L. Haber
Mary Pat Hanson (Pat Evans '67)
Mr. Rob C. Hueni
Mr. Robert A. Crossin '16
Mrs. Anne Kimsey (Annie '03)
Ms. Asha S. Joseph '10
Mrs. Emma K. Selm-Keck '10
Mr. Richard W. Lee
Ellen W. Lee and Stephen J. Dutton (Ellen '67)
Mrs. Sandra M. McConnell (Sandie McConnell '59) Bob Nelson '59
Ms. Jacqueline Moscherosch
Jeanne Lindholm Palleiko '62
Mr. Anthony L. Onstott
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Fleming
Mr. William H. Osborne (Haydon '10)
Mrs. Emma K. Selm-Keck '10
Mr. Andrew D. Ponader '10
Mrs. Emma K. Selm-Keck '10
Mr. Norb Schaefer, Jr. '48
Mr. Scott M. and Mrs. Mary Catherine Brown (Scott '81)
Ms. Sandra W. Strickland (Sandy Servies '53)
Ms. Heather M. A. Kulwin '92
Mr. William E. Suggs '06
Mr. Brian Adika, Sr.
Ms. Lynn Thomsen
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Dean
Mr. John R. Williams
Mr. Robert A. Crossin '16
Mr. Tyler Thompson '03
Mrs. Mary I. Wood
Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzsimmons (Bitsy Taggart '62)
Thank A Teacher…
Mrs. Kim M. Allen
Mrs. Kim A. Stickney (Kim Smith '74)
Mr. Gary M. Bender
Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo
Ms. Tracy Borel
Mr. Jian Chu and Mrs. Lucy Tao
Dr. Ying-Sin Chen
Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo
Mrs. Lily W. Forrestal
Mr. Jian Chu and Mrs. Lucy Tao
Mr. Joseph K. Fumusa
Mr. Brad Bostic
Mr. Patrick Lilly '03
Dr. Matthew D. McGrath
Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo
Dr. Nisha Padhye
Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo
Mr. Ryan Ritz
Mr. Christopher B. Gregory '14
Dr. Tyra Seldon
Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo
Ms. Jane C. Sidey
Drs. Rajesh and Valerie Pai
Ms. Jessica L. Siebert
Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo
Ms. Madilyn Wincek
Drs. Lawrence and Christine Lo
Ms. Mary Zajac
Mr. Jian Chu and Mrs. Lucy Tao
Thank you to The National Bank of Indianapolis for their loyal support of Park Tudor through sponsorship. This past year, The National Bank of Indianapolis provided critical dollars toward our Trailing Financial Aid program. Demonstrated financial aid need for our families often stretches beyond Park Tudor’s annual aid budget and a tuition award. Trailing Financial Aid is designed to provide additional support, beyond covering a percentage of tuition and fees, to increase co-curricular opportunities that might otherwise have a cost barrier throughout a student’s time at the school. It is Park Tudor’s goal to facilitate an experience where each student can reach one’s full potential and be prepared for college and beyond.
