News of the School Spring 2015 Park Tudor School
Division by placing 3rd in the regional competition on January 10. Anjali competed at the state competition on January 24. • Juniors Pavani Peri and Bobby Crossin were featured in a front-page article in the Indianapolis Star for their efforts to establish the Kriya Foundation, a nonprofit organization that has already started an eye clinic in India, providing free vision care.
Girls Swimming captures second conference title GIRLS & BOYS SWIMMING Coach Mark O’Malley’s girls swim squad captured its second consecutive Indiana Crossroads Conference championship, besting seven other conference teams at the annual meet in January. Park Tudor swimmers grabbed 1st place in seven events that included Erin Beesley (200 Free), Veeanna Edwards (50 & 100 Free), Clare Chandler (200 IM), Lexi Adams (100 Back), 200 Medley Relay (Lexi Adams, Veeanna Edwards, Noelle Enkema, and Clare Chandler), and 200 Free Relay (Erin Beesley, Noelle Enkema, Veeanna Edwards, and Clare Chandler). Edwards finished 3rd at the Marion County meet in the 50 Free. On the boys side, Alex Gregory placed 1st at conference in the 100 Butterfly. The girls completed a perfect 4-0 record in dual meets along with an impressive win at the Husky Relays hosted by Hamilton Heights in early December. The young boys team consisted of only six swimmers, but their
steady improvement and hard work will eventually pay off in future seasons. Congratulations to Veeanna Edwards on her individual sectional championship, allowing her to advance to the state finals in the 50 freestyle. BOYS BASKETBALL The Class 2A No.1 ranked boys team owned a sparkling 13-2 record in early February with No. 4 ranked and ICC Conference foe Scecina looming on the schedule. Several early season wins took down opponents Lawrence Central, Hamilton Southeastern, Noblesville, and perennial rival Brebeuf Jesuit. The Panthers suffered heart-breaking losses by one point in overtime to North Central and to 4A top-ranked Southport in the Marion County quarterfinal. Park Tudor entered the state tournament looking to defend their state championship from the previous year where they defeated Westview to capture the school’s third title in four years.
Pavani Peri and Bobby Crossin
• Senior Priya Mirmira was named a semifinalist in the Intel Science Talent Search for her project entitled, “Bisphenol A and Type 2 Diabetes: Genuine Concern or Unnecessary Preoccupation.” Priya has been conducting her research work at IUPUI under the mentorship of Dr. Carmella Evans-Molina in the Division of Endocrinology. As part of this award, Priya has been awarded a $1000 scholarship, and Park Tudor also receives $1000. Priya has also published a first author peer-reviewed publication. Congratulations, as well, to Upper School chemistry teacher Marilyn Weiss, who was recognized as Priya’s teacher of merit. • Varsity Basketball Coach Kyle Cox and senior Andrew Stickney were featured in a story in the Indianapolis Star spotlighting their innovative use of video and statistical analysis to gain a competitive edge.
Park Tudor Swim Team
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