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FEATURE: 4 Happy 60th St. Andrew’s Welcome New Head of School Sean Murphy: 6

Meet New Upper School Head Todd Stephenson, Ph.D: 9 Graduation 2013: 10 Read All About the Graduation Ceremony of Class of 2013 —

Pictures, College Information, and Much More

Eighth Grade Commencement: 18

Congratulations Class of 2017

Administration & Board Michael Eanes, Interim Head of School Tim McGhee, Interim Head of Upper School Alice Nezzer, Head of Middle School Sharon Wilson, Head of Lower School Catherine M. Miller, Chair, Board of Trustees St. Andrew’s Lower and Middle School Campus 1112 West 31st Street, Austin, Texas 78705 St. Andrew’s Upper School Campus 5901 Southwest Parkway, Austin, Texas 78735 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is to provide an enriched academic program within a Christian environment emphasizing the fulfillment of each student’s potential.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The school strives to help young people achieve their potential not only in intellectual understanding but also in esthetic sensitivity, physical well-being, athletic prowess, and moral decisiveness so that they may lead productive, responsible lives, not only for themselves, but also for their community.

Diversity Statement of Purpose Diversity at St. Andrew’s is grounded in our identity as a family-based community, a faith-based community, and a learning community.

Arts News: 24

We understand that our strength and resilience as a three-fold community stems from our commitment to:

• honor each individual’s unique perspective;

• respect the dignity of every human being

as a child of God, and;

• develop the knowledge, skills, and under-

standing necessary to engage with and

respond to the needs of an evolving world.

Scholar News: 20 The Middle School Participates in Election Day 2012 Senior Sam Andrews Receives National Merit Scholarship National Merit Recognition Numbers AP Scholar News SAS Team Rules Science Olympiad

Upper School Production: The Scarlet Pimpernel

ISAS Arts Festival: Keepin’ It Weird Middle School Production: The Sound of Music

Lower School Production: Mulan All-School Art Show Upper School Artists Selected for Austin Museum of Art Student Exhibit Upper School Technical Theater Director Honored by State Association Middle School Musicians Selected for All-Region Symphonic Band

Athletic News: 30

Varsity Cross Country’s Fifth Consecutive Win Makes SPC History

Three Seniors Sign to Compete For NCAA Division 1 Schools

Two Varsity Teams Make SPC Division 1 Dreams Come True Middle School Girls Take 3rd Consecutive Track Title Middle School Golf Wins 6th Straight Championship

Servant News: 34

CORE VALUES Community Based on trust, traditions, communication, appreciation, and support Spiritual Foundation To develop moral behavior High Expectations Reflected in both the knowledge base and behavior of the faculty, staff, students, parents, and board members Caring, Celebration and Humor Fostered by kindness and collegiality Statement of Non-discrimination St. Andrew’s Episcopal School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. We do not discriminate in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, athletics, or other programs.

‘Thanks’ From Army Sergeant Touches Community Upper School Students Focus on Leadership and Diversity at Conference Second Graders Share “Stone Soup” with St. James’ Students

Development & Communications News: 36

Crusade For Financial Aid Concert Raises $300,000 St. Andrew’s Day Honorees Annual Fund Update: YOU Did It!

New Land Acquisition Doubles the Size of the Upper School Campus

Alumni News: 40 Spotlight on Sarah Miller-Fellows ’06 Spotlight on Ashley Voticky ’04 Oh, The Places Our Grads Are Going!

On The Cover

Just another busy year at SAS! 2012-2013 brought the announcement of a new Head of School, the ISAS Arts Festival, celebrations across the four pillars, and our 12th graduating class. A memorable year indeed!

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St. Andrew’s celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2012-2013, a landmark year that was marked

by an interim Head of School for the first time in 32 years, an expansion of the Southwest Park-

way Campus by 94 acres, the school’s largest enrollment ever, our first high school ten year reunion, a 60th anniversary alumni celebration (special thanks to event chairs Mary Ann Frishman ’79 and Nancy Garrison ’77), and the hire of a new permanent Head of School, Sean Murphy. [see pages 6-7] A 60th anniversary isn’t a typical year for major celebrations. Historically, the 50th, perhaps the 75th, and definitely the centennial are major milestones for most institutions. But thankfully, St. Andrew’s has always been a school that takes advantage of every opportunity to join together as a community, celebrate what’s important, and look ahead to the future.

And St. Andrew’s at 60 years was a milestone to capture.

As we look back on 60 years and marvel at

How we’ve changed in Just 60 years!

Above: The first St. Andrew’s

who we’ve become, we’re also taking a very

location at 2100 Pearl

important look ahead. The future is definitely

Street; right: The Dell Fine

on the minds of our faculty, staff, and Board

Arts Center on the South-

of Trustees as we begin the next school

west Parkway Campus, completed in April 2011.

THe 60th Anniversary Commemorative Book will be available at St. Andrew’s DAy 2013!

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ars Strong year with a new Head of School. Additionally, in the fall of 2013, the Board will embark on a major initiative to craft a five-year strategic plan for St. Andrew’s. Included in this important work will be a revision of the school’s master plan; a thorough operational review and visionary plan for the future of the school, which will include opportunities for curriculum advancements, advanced technology integration, facilities and campus enhancements,and more; communications, marketing, and

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that our long-term financial health is secure.

Indeed our 60 years as a preeminent Episcopal School in Austin have been filled with great change, hope, prayer, and promise. Images on these two pages represent six decades of history as our school evolved from a tiny house on Pearl Street to a 1-12 school spanning 180 acres on two campuses. With optimism and grateful hearts, we look forward to our next journey together as a school family. Thanks for being a part of our journey!

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Sean Murphy

New Head of School

New Head of School Sean Murphy joins the St.

Sean has more than two decades of experience as a

Andrew’s school family on July 1, 2013. Selected

teacher, administrator, and, most recently, as Head of

from over 100 initial candidates, Sean rose to the top

School at Palmer Trinity, an Episcopal school in Miami,

through a series of visits and interviews that led to a

Florida. A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sean

finalist round where he met school families, faculty,

earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature

staff, and students. Impressed by his experience, de-

from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire,

votion to Episcopal identity, and Episcopal educa-

and then returned to the southwest to begin his career

tion, his selection to the position of Head of School

at his alma mater, Albuquerque Academy, working

by the Board of Trustees made him “a perfect fit to

there for 15 years as a teacher, Dean of Students, and

strengthen the traditions of worship, community, in-

Upper School Head. During this time, Sean acquired

clusion, and excellence at St. Andrew’s,” said Board

a Masters of Arts degree in Great Books from St. John’s

Chair Catherine Miller. “His record of improvement at

College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 2000, Sean joined

the schools where he has been ensures that he is well

Oldfields School in Maryland for four years as an As-

poised to inspire our community to be an even more

sociate Head of School and Interim Head of School,

exceptional, student-centered school.”

where he oversaw all the internal programs of the

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school including academics, athletics, student life, finances, and facilities. From Oldfields School he assumed the Head of School position

N e w m e x i c o Na t i v e

at Palmer Trinity, in Miami, Florida.

Sean was born in New Mexico’s largest city where he attended Albuquerque Academy.

During his eight-year tenure at Palmer Trinity, Sean increased faculty diversity, quality, and morale, along with assembling a leadership team of outstanding senior administrators. Always interested in programmatic excellence, Sean increased outreach and service projects,

established

unique

environmental

learning

programs,

Dartmouth Gr ad Sean headed to New Hampshire for college where received his undergrad in English Literature.

enhanced the depth and breadth of diversity initiatives, and increased academic standards at the school. Sean’s improvements yielded increases in the number and the caliber of applicants for enrollment. Additionally, he created an extensive internal and external communications program, established a mature development office, implemented financial sustainability programs, and guided the production of a master site plan for the school.

Sean and his wife, Katrina Visser Murphy, a career English teacher and

27 years & counting

e xpe rie nce d e ducator • 15 years at Albuquerque Academy • 4 years at Oldfields School • 8 years at Palmer Trinity

graduate of Stanford University and the University of New Mexico, have two children who will attend St. Andrew’s in the fall. Sean and Katrina have been waiting for a special opportunity in the southwest, as they have longed to get back to this region.

Tradition + progress

“St. Andrew’s reputation for excellence has really been meteoric in its

A strong believer in Episcopal identity and an advocate for thoughtful progress: including enriching professional development opportunities, innovative programming, and an emphasis on diversity.

rise nationally,” said Sean. “The Upper School, the incredible programs offered in grades 1-12, the beautiful campuses… and St. Andrew’s is so courageous about living out its principles and I admire that. And it’s wonderful to get closer to home. I know Austin is a little bit different from Albuquerque, but it’s certainly closer in spirit to my heart.”

W i sco n s i n Su mm e rs The Murphys like to spend time in the summer at the 105-year-old cabin bought by Sean’s great-grandfather in the early 1900s.

Longtime friend, colleague, and current Headmaster at The Campbell School in Los Angeles, California, The Rev. Canon Julian P. Bull describes Sean as a passionate thinker, learner, and listener. “Sean is the kind of

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I think that’s his great strength as a head — that he is so passionate about academic engagement, the life of the mind, and the

power of id ea s.

— The Rev. Canon Julian P. Bull

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thoughtful knowl edgeab le

experienced humor humble articulate wise

open

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warm

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personab le

honest

listener

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compassionate

person who reads very deeply and always will. He is very

combination of reason and faith, and their deep com-

philosophical that way. In the beginning of his career,

mitment to service is such an important part of a good

he was tapped for administrative roles in Albuquerque

Episcopal education.”

but was nervous about going that route because he’s such a dedicated teacher. He doesn’t ever want to be

Sean plans to spend his first year listening, learning,

thought of as a bureaucrat or weighed down by the de-

studying, and getting to know the community: fac-

mands of the job that way. For him it’s all about love of

ulty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and friends of the

learning and again, particularly for him, literature and

school. “I plan to ask a lot of questions in order to not

poetry, and ideas,” said Julian. “I think that’s his great

only know the people but also all the programs and

strength as a head — that he is so passionate about

priorities at the school,” said Sean. “You must respect

academic engagement, the life of the mind, and the

the institution as it is and learn it, and that’s what I plan

power of ideas.”

to do.” He is a strong believer in professional development, both at home and outside of the school envi-

Indeed Sean has a great love of poetry and literature

ronment. “Some of the best professional development

as well as the outdoors, cooking, and quality time with

starts at home; there is a lot we can teach each other

his family. In the summer he and Katrina and the chil-

as educators if we’ll share it with one another. You also

dren visit their Wisconsin lake cabin, which his great-

must make sure you have good funding for opportuni-

grandfather bought in 1908. He also enjoys gardening

ties that aren’t at home so all opportunities to learn

and fishing with his daughter in the summers, and most

and grow are explored.”

recently, running with his son.

The 2013-2014 school year will be one of great but Sean’s attraction to St. Andrew’s grew beyond what

exciting changes at St. Andrew’s. The school has not

he’d read and heard when he visited the campuses.

had a new permanent head of school since 1980,

“The sense of community that is built in chapel in the

when long-time Head of School Lucy Nazro assumed

worship program is absolutely wonderful,” said Sean.

the role. “I feel honored for the opportunity to walk

“The shared values of Episcopal tradition in educa-

through the wide doors of the great school Lucy Nazro

tion and the way that is lived out day by day is what

has so lovingly and generously cared for,” said Sean.

I think is most magical about Episcopal schools, and

“She leaves a great legacy, and I am proud to carry

particularly at St. Andrew’s. The inclusivity of them, the

it forward.”

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Sa y Hel lo t o

Todd Stephenson New Upper School Head Dr. Todd Stephenson, a St. Andrew’s faculty member

ideal combination for administrative leadership. “Our

since 2000 and History Department Chair since 2004,

Upper School is in a really good place,” said Todd.

will assume the role of Head of the Upper School be-

“The school is full, we have a really good student body,

ginning in July 2013. A father of four and graduate

a really great group of teachers, our facilities are won-

of Brown University, Todd has been a history teacher

derful, and we just acquired a large piece of land next

almost his entire career, beginning at Robert Louis

door that has now doubled our campus size. I want to

Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, California.

explore how we get even stronger and more diverse without straying too far from our winning formula; it’s

“Todd is an exceptional teacher, scholar, and depart-

such an exciting time to be at St. Andrew’s.”

ment chair,” said Michael Eanes, St. Andrew’s Interim Head of School. “He is a deep thinker and a visionary,

Todd will replace Tim McGhee, a 31-year educa-

and we are fortunate to have a long-time St. Andrew’s

tor and administrator at St. Andrew’s and this year’s

faculty member lead our Upper School.”

Interim Upper School Head and Academic Dean.

Tim will resume his role full time as Academic Dean in

A nationwide search was launched in the fall of 2012

August. “It's been an honor to serve the Upper School

for the Upper School Head position. A team of faculty

as its Interim Head this year,” said Tim. “However, Todd

members, parents, and administrators, including in-

Stephenson's appointment to this office is an extraor-

coming Head of School Sean Murphy, filtered through

dinary boon to the School, and I look forward to the

more than 100 applications of highly qualified candi-

many wonderful things he will bring to our program

dates from around the United States. In January, Todd

in the years ahead. His exceptional insights into the

was one of five finalists considered for the position.

school's culture, his deep understanding of the art of teaching, the ideas he has about professional growth,

Todd began his tenure at St. Andrew’s when the Upper

his finesse as an administrator, and his many connec-

School was just two years old. As the student body has

tions with the student body, faculty, and parent com-

grown from just 60 in 2000 to more than 400 today, his

munity will help the Upper School take the next steps

role has expanded from one of teaching and advising

toward becoming an even more exemplary institution.”

students to leading a department with five full-time faculty members and a diverse and progressive his-

Todd will lead a faculty and staff of 97 and more than

tory and humanities program.

400 students at the Upper School in 2013-2014.

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Imran Noor Alam

Ashley Alexandra Dill

Ingrid Aileen Hoff

Rathana Pen-Amelio

Rachel Avigael Dimston

William Owen Howard

Chakriya Voeun-Amelio

Charles Trask Dix, Jr.

Sarah Adelaide Huffstutler

Sam Ireland Andrews

Madelyn Clare Ellis

Jennifer Emily Carloye Huntington

Kevin Alexander Armstrong

Katharine McTee Ervin

Brendan Patrick Ingram

Luke Michael Aviles

Sarah Brooke Ford

Sara Jane Johnson

Preston Lee Bethea

Tyler Joseph Gaffney

Caroline Lindsay Jones

Austin Alexander Brown

Zachary David Giberson

Parker Addison Kell

Daniel Erik Buffington

Lauren Katherine Gillott

Connor Michael Kerr

Dylan Storm Day

Lindsay Gibson Hamm

Isabelle Frances Kerr

Charles Taggart Dennis

Gabriela Josephine Hindera

Kaitlin Elizabeth Kudlac

Rachel Elaine Dietz

Bailey Ashlyn Hislop

Zachary Aldor Lanctot

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Olivia Kate Liebman

2013 Nicholas Antonio Osella Madiedo

Jacob Williams Taylor

Anna-Blaire Ayesha Ozdil

Monroe Blake Thrower

William Drew Pearson

Aubrey Ann Todd

James McCallister Porter

Carter Michael Tomsu

Caroline Eugenia Powell

Trace Michael Turner

Giuliana Gabriella Richetta

° Grazyna Rae Utterback

Lila Elizabeth Brand Schmitz

Erica Louise Weisman

Max Tucker Schotz

Jordan Herschell Wenske

Hugo Christopher Nakashima-Brown

Cara Riely Schwab

William Marshall Wolf Wilson

Andrew James Newell

William Reeves Smith

Jordan Alexis Zatopek

Cameron Kirby Osborn

Charles Nathan Stein

Zane Zenón Zemborain

Andrea Davis Osborne

Daniel Andrei Stroe

Tracy Nicole Zimmerman

Robert William Luke

Daniel David Mattka

Harrison Shields McClure

Morgan Destiny Mechling Marguerite Sivadon Miller Jordan Robert Moffett Jackson Davis Moody

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Gr ad uati o n Pr THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:

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This award is given to a senior for outstanding academic achievement, passion for learning, and a pursuit of excellence.

About Kevin (a): “His teachers describe him as fiercely intelligent, creative and highly motivated, with one of the most highly developed work ethics in the senior class. He has a remarkable ability to absorb new concepts, internalize them, and then explain those concepts to his classmates. We have enjoyed his captivating performances, stories, poems, and artwork. ”

THE LUCY COLLINS NAZRO AWARD:

L ila Schm it z

The Lucy Collins Nazro Award is given to that remarkable individual who contributes in original ways to improve the life of the students, faculty, and staff of St. Andrew’s. This honor goes to that senior whose enthusiasm, joy, and leadership best reflect the qualities of Head of School, Lucy Collins Nazro.

About Lila: (b) “It would seem this young woman has packed a lifetime into the past four years. Praised by every one of her teachers, she is an academic all-star and a multi-sport athlete. We have been moved by her 12 • St. Andrew’s Episcopal School • www.sasaustin.org

performances and backstage leadership in every possible St. Andrew’s theatrical, choir, and Select Choir performance. Always the last to focus on herself and the first to plan and care for the needs of others, she has founded and served in a number of St. Andrew’s support groups and works weekly in an Austin soup kitchen. Like Lucy Nazro, she’s the first to encourage and cheer the efforts of others.”

THE SCOTT FIELD BAILEY SERVANT AWARD:

Rat hana Pen-Am el io & Jordan Z atopek

The Scott Field Bailey Servant Award, named in memory of one of the founders of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, the Right Reverend Scott Field Bailey, is reserved for that senior whose dedication, selflessness, and deep concern for others best exemplifies the St. Andrew’s ideal that its students lead productive and responsible lives for their community.

About Rathana (c): “She sees beauty in the world even in the most difficult situations. She remembers the smallest acts of kindness, and it is her deep desire to pay those acts forward. Her religious studies teachers commented that ‘we benefit from seeing the world through her lens.’

Her long journey will take her talents, education, good fortune, and humanity back to Cambodia. We have been blessed by her shining example.”

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Pr ize Recipie n t s About Jordan (d): “She is purposeful, kind and humble.

For her, service is a way of life. Like most of her accomplishments, she flies under the radar, requiring no fanfare, all the while improving the lives of those lucky enough to have met her. She teaches us all how to work without complaint and serve without recognition.”

THE HILARY H. CARLSON AWARD:

Ha rrison McClure & Chakriy a Voeum-Am el io

This award goes to that senior who most clearly exhibits dramatic personal growth throughout high school.

By fulfilling individual potential and living out the ideals valued by the St. Andrew’s community, this senior best illustrates the meaning of Hilary Carlson’s favorite quotation, “To whom much has been given, much is expected.”

About Harrison (e): “Cheerful, kind, thoughtful, and someone that ‘lightens the mood’ are just a few of the ways that this recipient’s peers and teachers describe this student. Over the years, he has grown to be engaged, thoughtful, diplomatic and caring when it comes to interactions with adults and peers alike. He has a fiercely loyal love for St. Andrew’s and has become an extremely valuable member of our community.”

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About Cherry (f): “Through sheer drive and determination, this student, who started out facing many hurdles, has now quietly become a symbol of hope and perseverance to her family and St. Andrew’s. Her smile and caring personality make the coldest environments feel warm and welcoming.

Throughout her years here she has remained humble, cheerful, and loving.”

THE CORNERSTONE AWARD:

Ca m eron Osborn

The Cornerstone Award goes to that senior who fully embraces the mission of St. Andrew’s “to provide an enriched academic program within a Christian environment emphasizing the fulfillment of each student’s potential.” Established to commemorate the Class of 2002, the Cornerstone Award recognizes courage, creativity, and love of school.

About Cameron (g): “Calm, resilient, humble, and intellectually curious are all descriptors that fit this young man. His life is about integrity and high standards.

Respected by peers and faculty equally, he is at once a leader and a team-player. He will be part of any group working for the greater good. And yet he is equally comfortable standing on his own, especially when standing up for what he believes.”

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Department Awards: The following students were chosen by vote of the faculty of each department to receive awards for outstanding commitment and achievement in each area of study.

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Seen & Heard We are graduating from a place that has given us so much. Love exists in absences, and if you’ve never known a school other than St. Andrew’s then it’s about to hit you hard, because this place is Utopia. The grass is always green, the sun’s always shining, the wind’s always

Athletics: Caroline Jones Maggie Miller Jack Moody

blowing, people are always smiling, and even if everyone’s stressed out of their minds they’re still laughing about how ridiculously tired they feel.

Chinese: Harrison McClure

Be confident. Make mistakes, but no regrets, because everything you do will teach you something important. You just have to accept all your actions, deci-

Humanities: Charlie Dennis Cameron Osborn

sions, emotions and love them each as an integral and beneficial part of your

Latin: Reeves Smith Trace Turner

your eyes, and leap.

The Packwood Mathematics Award: Kaitie Kudlac Zane Zemborain

life. So go, Class of 2013, make of your lives everything you want them to be. Let

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The Dickson Music Award: Instrumental - Charlie Stein Vocal - Erica Weisman Spanish: Rachel Dietz Lila Schmitz

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your naked hearts drive you to the edge of what’s possible and impossible, close

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and

— Kevin Armstrong ’13, elected Senior Speaker

their

classmates, life-long friends have been made, and perhaps now with modern technology, many of the friendships will continue to be nurtured daily. Equally so, the seniors’ relationship to this faculty, those in the Lower Divisions as well as the Upper School, will not be less-

Science: Jordan Wenske

ened. While I am sure that you

Theater: Lila Schmitz

St. Andrew’s teachers as often as you will your friends, your relationship

2-D Art: Hugo Nakashima-Brown Rathana Pen-Amelio

will not be texting your advisors or with these folks will go with you, manifesting itself in your classroom and personal performances from here on. While I will not go so far as to say the faculty is sitting

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on your shoulder, I believe that many of them will be in your minds and hearts as you set off on new ventures.

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— Michael Eanes, Interim Head of School

Graduation 2013

Graduate Distinctions St. Andrew’s four pillars, individually identified by Scholar, Artist, Athlete, and Servant, are opportunities for students at all levels to excel. At the Upper School, students who have shown great commitment, growth, or excellence in the four pillars are honored with special distinctions at graduation. Below are those honored from the Class of 2013.

SCHOLAR

The student’s senior project and general academic record are judged outstanding by a panel of faculty.

ARTIST

The student has a distinguished upperclass record in the arts, both curricular and extracurricular.

ATHLETE

SERVANT

Sam Andrews Kevin Armstrong Austin Brown Charlie Dennis Rachel Dietz Rachel Dimston Zach Giberson Lauren Gillott Lindsay Hamm Gabbie Hindera Bailey Hislop Ingrid Hoff William Howard Sara Jane Johnson Caroline Jones Parker Kell Connor Kerr Isabelle Kerr Kaitie Kudlac Olivia Liebman Maggie Miller Jordan Moffett Hugo Nakashima-Brown Andy Newell Cameron Osborn Annie Osborne Anna-Blaire Ozdil Will Pearson Mac Porter Giuiana Richetta Lila Schmitz Max Schotz Cara Schwab Charlie Stein Daniel Stroe Jake Taylor Aubrey Todd Rae Utterback Erica Weisman Jordan Wenske Marshall Wilson Jordan Zatopek

Rathana Pen-Amelio Chakriya Voeun-Amelio Kevin Armstrong Austin Brown Daniel Buffington Dylan Day Charlie Dennis Rachel Dietz Ashley Dill Trask Dix Zach Giberson Lindsay Hamm Bailey Hislop William Howard Sara Jane Johnson Parker Kell Hugo Nakashima-Brown Cameron Osborn Annie Osborne Nicholas Osella Anna-Blaire Ozdil Will Pearson Mac Porter Caroline Powell Giuliana Richetta Lila Schmitz Max Schotz Reeves Smith Charlie Stein Jake Taylor Trace Turner Erica Weisman Jordan Wenske Marshall Wilson Zane Zemborain Tracy Zimmerman

Rathana Pen-Amelio Sam Andrews Luke Aviles Austin Brown Dylan Day Ashley Dill Lauren Gillott Brendan Ingram Sara Jane Johnson Caroline Jones Zach Lanctot Robert Luke Morgan Mechling Maggie Miller Jack Moody Annie Osborne Nick Osella Reeves Smith Jake Taylor Aubrey Todd Jordan Wenske

Rathana Pen-Amelio Kevin Armstrong Austin Brown Dylan Day Charlie Dennis Ashley Dill Katie Ervin Brooke Ford Zach Giberson Lauren Gillott Lindsay Hamm Gabbie Hindera Sarah Huffstutler Brendan Ingram Kaitie Kudlac Robert Luke Daniel Mattka Morgan Mechling Maggie Miller Cameron Osborn Giuliana Richetta Cara Schwab Lila Schmitz Charlie Stein Erica Weisman Marshall Wilson Jordan Zatopek Zane Zemborain Tracy Zimmerman

The student has a record of distinguished participation on at least two teams in both the junior and senior years.

The student has completed at least 100 hours of community service in the junior and senior years.

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Seen & Heard For the last four years, all of you graduates have heard lessons in stories, felt compassion in hugs, and experienced love through high-fives and smiles. You have seen adults lead by example. I may say something today that will stay with you for the rest of your life… I may not, but I pray that, through my examples, that I have displayed the power of privilege. I have shown you how to stand up for yourself and others. I have modeled that being a father (not just to my own two sons, but to anyone that needs it) is noble. I have proven that hard work combined with a bit of fun can produce extraordinary results…

I have exhibited that being a spouse means being a partner in every sense of the word. I have demonstrated that it is okay to make mistakes. Love each other. Forgive. It is this community, your teachers, your coaches, your administrators, and your parents who have purposefully cast these examples throughout your time here. This is not by accident. Here at St. Andrew’s, we have given you

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the opportunities to extend yourself, to work through mistakes. To discover who you are. Carry this love into the world.

— Dan Latreille, College Counselor and Science Department Chair

L ucy Na z ro Facul t y Service Awa rd

St. Andrew’s School established the Faculty Service Award in 1994 to recognize members

of the faculty whose work far exceeds the ordinary demands of the job. By vote of the Board of Trustees the name of this award was recently changed to the Lucy Nazro Faculty Service Award in that Lucy epitomized what is meant by service to the school. There are always many teachers who fit this category, but this year one longtime teacher and administrator was honored.

Tim McGhee, a 31-year employee, was chosen as this year’s recipient by Interim Head of School Michael Eanes who described Tim as someone who “accepted the call” when asked by the school and gave “thoughtful, missioncentered counsel and guidance” when asked. Congratulations Tim!

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Class of 2013 College Information Members of this class will attend schools in 20 different states across the nation, plus Washington, D.C, and one “across the pond” in Durham, U.K. They were offered more than $7.9M in merit monies, with the average scholarship reaching $56,000 over 4 years. Listed below are all 182 schools that accepted members of this class. Those schools highlighted in blue represent where one or more (noted by the number in parenthesis) members of the Class of 2013 will matriculate.

The University of Alabama (2) Allegheny College American University Amherst College Arizona State University

184 Different colleges & universities accepted members of the Class of 2013

Austin Community College University of Arkansas Auburn University Austin College Babson College Bard College Baylor University Belmont University Beloit College Bentley University Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Bucknell University University of California:

– at Berkeley

– at Los Angeles

– at San Diego

– at Santa Barbara

– at Santa Cruz California Lutheran University California State University, Los Angeles Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Centre College Champlain College Chapman University College of Charleston University of Chicago University of Cincinnati The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina Claremont McKenna College Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colgate University University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado State University Columbia College Chicago Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College Davidson College

Denison University University of Denver (2) DePaul University Drexel University Duke University Durham University Earlham College Elon University Emory University The Evergreen State College Florida Atlantic University Fordham University Furman University The George Washington University (2) Georgetown University The University of Georgia Goucher College Grinnell College Guilford College Hanover College Haverford College Hendrix College High Point University Hiram College

63

%

of the Class of 2013 chose to attend college outside of Texas Hofstra University University of Houston Indiana University at Bloomington Juniata College Kenyon College Lafayette College Lawrence University Lehigh University Lewis & Clark College Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Lynchburg College Macalester College Marlboro College Marquette University Maryland Institute College of Art University of Massachusetts, Amherst McDaniel College University of Michigan Middlebury College Mills College Millsaps College University of Mississippi University of Missouri Columbia

Mount Holyoke College New York University (2) The University of North Carolina

at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina

at Greensboro University of North Georgia University of North Texas Northeastern University Northwestern University University of Notre Dame University of Nottingham Occidental College Ohio Wesleyan University Oklahoma City University Oklahoma State University University of Oklahoma University of Oregon Oxford College of Emory University Pace University, New York City Parsons The New School for Design University of Pennsylvania Pepperdine University Pfeiffer University Pitzer College Pomona College University of Portland Pratt Institute University of Puget Sound Purdue University Randolph College Randolph-Macon College University of Redlands Rhode Island School of Design Rhodes College Rice University (2) University of Richmond (2) Saint Louis University Sam Houston State University University of San Diego San Francisco State University University of San Francisco San Jose State University

69 of

Most SAS seniors were accepted to six of the (avg.) nine schools to which they applied. Outstanding in a year where acceptance rates at many 4-year colleges hit all-time lows.

Santa Clara University Santa Fe University of Art and Design Savannah College of Art and Design Seattle University

61

%

of the Class of 2013 was awarded a college scholarship Sewanee: The University of the South Simmons College Skidmore College University of South Carolina Southern California Institute

of Architecture University of Southern California (3) Southern Methodist University Southwestern University (2) St. John’s University - Queens Campus Swarthmore College Syracuse University University of Tennessee, Knoxville Texas A&M University (2) Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi Texas Christian University (5) Texas State University-San Marcos Texas Tech University The University of Texas

– at Austin (7)

– at San Antonio Trinity University (3) Tufts University Tulane University University of Tulsa University of the Incarnate Word Ursinus College Vanderbilt University (3) Villanova University Virginia Military Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute

and State University Wake Forest University Washington State University Washington University in St. Louis University of Washington Wellesley College Wesleyan University Wheaton College MA Whitman College Whittier College Willamette University Williams College University of Wisconsin, Madison University of York

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IMPORTANT SCHOOL NEWS

Eighth Grade Commencement Alexandra Josephine Ameel*

Barrett Loren Guttell*

Jack Roy Reed

Henry Elliott Ames

Savannah Duhawe Habarurema*

Ellie Jane Rudy*

Hana Nicole Arriaga*

Natalie Frances Hojel*

Katherine Anne Salinas*

Caroline Wynne Baizer*

Hannah Jacinta Hornaday

Riley Kathryn Schafer*

Julia Isabel Barcenas*

Hannah Grace Jensen*

Walton Raphael Luongo Schmidt*

Virginia Catherine Bellingrath*

Christopher Hilton Jones

Cameron Tucker Scott*

Taylor Alan Bethea*

Stuart Ireland Jones

William Keahi Sheehan*

Madison Quinn Bingham*

Robert William Josowitz*

Samuel Burgess Shepherd*

Madeleine Miller Bradshaw*

Isabel Ann Marie Laubach*

Janson Herschiel Shrock*

Addison Forst Brown*

Elizabeth Claire Leighty*

Kelli Grace Smartt*

Adam James Brundell*

Gabriel Michael Lucio-Martin*

Olivia Marie Smith*

Leila Elise Buehler*

Marcus Blue Martinez

Ann Elizabeth Temple*

Olivia McCormick Cahill

Caroline McKinney McDonald

Grant Aaron Thompson

David Willard Williams Cardwell*

William James McKinnerney*

Taylor Alexander Thompson*

Andrew Daniel Chibib*

Nolan Miles McNearney*

Margaret Rebecca Todd*

Samuel Jonathan Coon*

Sophia Amineh Mirran*

Thomas Stoyle Waugh*

Madison Summer Day*

Pouya Mohammadi*

Jake Thomas White*

Alexis Angelique DelVesco*

Nina Francesca Molanphy*

Ursula Marie Willcott

Bethany Kay Dollar*

Rachel Lynne Nezzer*

Aimee Laurel Williams*

Isabelle King Durr

Olivia Leigh Nicklos*

Gemma Nia Williams*

Christian Bremer Erben*

John Lee Norman

Brooke Garrison Wilson*

Alejandro Sebastian Esquivel*

Natalie Marie Church Ozor*

Lydia Morgan Wilson*

Claire Drake Fason*

Benjamin George Pollinger*

Hannah Katherine Wright*

Davis William Fuhrman*

Benjamin Maxwell Price*

Stuart Keith Young*

Aaron Keith Garcia*

Abby Christine Raffle

William John Ziebert*

Cydnie Marie Golson*

Hutton Wilder Rechner*

*with Service distinction

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IMPORTANT SCHOOL NEWS

Eighth Grade Commencement Awards Cultural Geography Grace Jensen Isabel Laubach Janson Schrock Olivia Smith Grant Thompson Problem Solving Quinn Bingham Christian Erben Claire Fason Hannah Hornaday Cameron Scott Walton Schmidt Speech and Debate Drew Chibib Hannah Hornaday Will Josowitz Lizzie Leighty Rachel Nezzer Art Maddie Bradshaw Band Chris Jones Natalie Ozor Orchestra Taylor Thompson Drama Theophulis North Claire Fason Sophia Mirran Nolan McNearney Musical The Sound of Music Gabe Lucio-Martin Cydnie Golson Ellie Rudy Aimee Williams Mixed Choir Christian Erben NJCL National Latin Exam Will Josowitz Isabel Laubach Rachel Nezzer Kady Salinas Walton Schmidt PSIA State Competition Alexandra Ameel Celtic Invitational Drew Chibib Hannah Hornaday Will Josowitz Aimee Williams Prejudice Awareness (PAPLO) Christian Erben Honor Society Leadership Claire Fason Olivia Nicklos Honor Society Members Alexandra Ameel Hana Arriaga Quinn Bingham

Maddie Bradshaw Addison Brown Adam Brundell Leila Buehler Olivia Cahill Madison Day Bethany Dollar Christian Erben Alejandro Esquivel Cydnie Golson Natalie Hojel Grace Jensen Will Josowitz Isabel Laubach Lizzie Leighty Pouya Mohammadi Rachel Nezzer Natalie Ozor Ben Pollinger Katherine Salinas Riley Schafer Walton Schmidt Cameron Scott Janson Shrock Olivia Smith Taylor Thompson Margaret Todd Jake White Aimee Williams Brooke Wilson Student Council Leadership Drew Chibib Grace Jensen Nina Molanphy Community Service Gold Level (50-100 hrs) Hana Arriaga Julia Barcenas Quinn Bingham Addison Brown Leila Buehler Madison Day Bethany Dollar Christian Erben Grace Jensen Will Josowitz William McKinnerney Nina Molanphy Natalie Ozor Katherine Salinas Walton Schmidt Janson Schrock Olivia Smith Jake White Cru Blue Level (100+ hrs) Maddie Bradshaw Sam Coon Alexis DelVesco Taylor Thompson 2 Year Honor Roll Alexandra Ameel Hana Arriaga Quinn Bingham Maddie Bradshaw Adam Brundell Olivia Cahill Bethany Dollar Cydnie Golson Natalie Hojel Grace Jensen Isabel Laubach

Lizzie Leighty Rachel Nezzer Olivia Nicklos Natalie Ozor Ben Pollinger Kady Salinas Cameron Scott Book Awards History Excellence Rachel Nezzer Cameron Scott Effort Olivia Smith English Excellence Natalie Hojel Katherine Salinas Improved Writer Brooke Wilson Improved Thinker Sam Shepherd Improvement Marcus Martinez Algebra I Excellence Natalie Ozor Hana Arriaga Natalie Hojel Effort Davis Fuhrman Ellie Rudy

The Kay Hart community SERVICE AWARD:

Alexis DelVesco

This award was established at the inception of the Middle School to honor that student who demonstrates outstanding service to his or her community. In 1993, the award was named in honor of Kay Hart, the first Middle School service coordinator and longtime English teacher.

THE CRUSADER AWARD:

Christian Erben & Cameron Scott It is the tradition to give an award to the student who the faculty believe exemplifies the spirit of St. Andrew’s in mind, body, and spirit. In 1987, in memory of Adrienne Grooms, St. Andrew’s first Middle School math teacher.

Geometry Excellence Will Sheehan Effort Ben Pollinger Science Excellence Natalie Ozor Effort Ellie Rudy Chinese Excellence Gabriel Lucio-Martin Effort Stuart Young

THE BILL COSTAS AWARD:

Latin Excellence Isabel Laubach Rachel Nezzer

Jake White

This award was established to Improvement honor that stu William McKinnerney dent who demonstrates an Spanish I Excellence outstanding work Hutton Rechner ethic and good Effort cheer through Davis Fuhrman out the school year. The award was Spanish II named in memory of longtime math Excellence teacher Bill Costas.

Natalie Hojel Natalie Ozor

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scholar news

Scholar NEWS

El ect ion Day

Middle School

The Middle School took an interactive and comprehensive approach to Election Day this year. Faculty members across all subjects incorporated

2012

“The key to the

the dynamics of the election in all aspects of the curriculum for this spe-

success of Election

cial topics day through a variety of creative techniques. From writing stump

Day 2012 was that

speeches to analyzing exit polls to developing propaganda posters in Span-

each event simu-

ish, students were exposed to an in-depth perspective on American elections, including the importance of local initiatives.

lated a real experience. Our students

How? • In history, students began the year studying the Constitution and

were immersed in

the basics of American government structure. On election day, they

the election process

spent time performing in debates that compared earlier elections in history with the 2012 election and looking at each candidate’s platforms;

throughout the day

• In math, they studied the electoral college vote vs. the popular vote

in thoughtful and

and worked corroboratively on predicting outcomes and percentages;

meaningful ways

• In speech and debate, they worked on persuasive speeches; • In Spanish they worked on propaganda posters en español;

created by our faculty.”

• In Latin, they talked about the origins of democracy in Rome; • In music, they learned the words and origins of many patriotic songs; continued next page

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— Alice Nezzer, Head of the Middle School

scholar news

Super Star Senior Sa

m Andrews

Election continued

Receives National Merit Scholarship Sam Andrews ’13 was one of only 2,500

VOTE

students who received a National Merit

2 1 0 2

Scholarship

Award

from

over

15,000

original applicants. He represents a select group of students possessing "the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies" according to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The faculty and administration at St. Andrew’s couldn’t agree more.

• In technology, they worked on building exit polls and creating

Sam is described by the faculty as wise, humble, talented, thoughtful,

charts and graphs that linked

compassionate, and brilliant — among an abundance of other in-

actual Middle School results with

credible characteristics — and a teacher’s dream, a friend to all, and

the exit polls to show how closely

someone who deserves all the success he is bound to have. He excels

those actually predicted outcomes.

not only in scholastic endeavors, having made a nearly perfect score on the SAT, but also in athletics, the arts, and among his peers.

The ballot included the Presidential election, the U.S. Senatorial Race,

A natural leader, this year alone Sam was the captain of both the

the local Prop. 1 Central Health ini-

cross country team, a group that has won more conference titles

tiative, as well as a St. Andrew’s Mid-

than any other athletic team at St. Andrew’s, and the speech and

dle School Dress Code Referendum.

debate team, which he helped to establish. He also routinely inspires

Throughout election day, students’

lively classroom discussions and encourages his fellow classmates to

votes streamed online through the

think critically.

electronic ballot system and the results filled an electoral map, intro-

Sam will continue his academic career at Vanderbilt University

ducing the kids to real-time updates

where he was named a recipient of the Cornelius Vanderbilt Schol-

as votes were cast. The Middle School

arship. This full tuition scholarship program honors the University’s

Election of 2012 was nearly as high

founder and also includes an additional stipend towards a summer

tech as the real thing!

study abroad or research experience following the sophomore or junior year. Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholars also have the opportunity

H H H H H H H

to participate in a series of programs designed especially for highly talented students.

NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITION

5

National Merit Finalists Sam Andrews Kevin Armstrong Charlie Dennis Max Schotz Marshall Wilson

4

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scholar news

APNews

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Avg. score of ≤ 3.5 on all exams taken + scores of ≤ 3 on five or more exams

2

Avg. score of ≤ 3.5 on all exams taken + scores of ≤ 3 on five or more exams

9

Scores of 3 or higher on three or more exams

In late February, 15 Upper School students participated in the

AP SCHOLARs

Regional Science Olympiad contest at Tarleton State University com-

with Distinction

peting against schools of all sizes from Austin to Ft. Worth. St. Andrew’s

Kevin Armstrong Rachel Dimston Marshall Wilson

students placed in a number of events and took first place overall. An impressive job by St. Andrew’s science students and their coaches.

TEAM

SAS

AP Scholars with honors

Gabriela Hindera Zane Zemborain

AP Scholars

Sam Andrews Bailey Hislop William Howard Isabelle Kerr Kaitie Kudlac Cameron Osborn Annie Osborne Will Pearson Jordan Wenske

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SAS team Rul es Science Olympiad Regional competition!

Commended commended Scholars Scholars

Lauren Gillott Gabriela Hindera Cameron Osborn Will Pearson Caroline Powell Lila Schmitz Jordan Wenske Zane Zemborain

Seniors:

Sophomores:

Annie Osborne Cara Schwab Charlie Stein Jordan Wenske Marshall Wilson

Valerie Chang Mandy Justiz Ellie McDaniel Mackenzie Schafer

Juniors:

Teachers:

Connor Blake David Dille Annie Harris Olivia Hindera Dalton Mulkey

Tom Campbell -

Tanner Svanas

Chemistry

Claire Austin Physics

Jeff Osborne Biology

1st Annie Osborne and Mandy Justiz: first in Disease Detectives

This event required students to apply principles of epidemiology to a published report of a reallife health situation or problem.

1st Mandy Justiz and Annie Osborne: first in Anatomy and Physiology

This event encompassed the anatomy and physiology of selected body systems, this year limited to nervous, excretory, and digestive systems.

2nd Marshall Wilson, Jordan Wenske and Olivia Hindera: second in Experimental Design

Given a set of unknown objects, teams designed, conducted, analyzed and wrote an experiment.

2nd Dalton Mulkey and Annie Harris: second in Robot Arm

Prior to the competition, teams designed, built, documented and tested one robotic device to move scored items.

2nd Jordan Wenske and Annie Osborne: second in Science Word Given a set of 40 word cards, partners had 4 minutes to give clues and guess as many of the 40 words as possible.

3 rd Charlie Stein and Jordan Wenske: third in Boomilever Students built a cantilevered wooden structure.

3 rd Mackenzie Schafer and Ellie McDaniel: third in Astronomy

Teams demonstrated an understanding of the basic concepts of math and physics relating to stellar evolution and Type II supernovas.

3 rd Cara Schwab and Olivia Hindera: third in Designer Genes Students solved problems using their knowledge of molecular genetics and biotechnology.

3 rd Valerie Chang and Cara Schwab: third in Forensics

Students identified polymers, solids, fibers, and other materials in a crime scenario.

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scholar news

Science Olympiads function much like a football or soccer team, requiring preparation, commitment, coaching and practice throughout the year.

Each school-based team is allowed to bring 15 students who cross-train for a variety of events in their skill set.

Science Olympiad competitions are like track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events in each division (Division B is middle school; Division C is high school). Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering, and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide crosssection of students to get involved.

Emphasis is placed on active, handson group participation. Through Science Olympiad, students, teachers, parents, principals and business leaders bond together and work toward a shared goal.

Teamwork is a required skill in most scientific careers today, and Science Olympiad encourages group learning by designing events that forge alliances. In Elevated Bridge, an engineering whiz and a kid from wood shop can become gold medalists. Similarly, a talented builder and a student with a good science vocabulary can excel in Write It Do It, one of Science Olympiad’s most popular events.

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arts news

Arts NEWS

Behold

The Sca rl et Pimpernel

As the first performance in the Dell Theater, The Scarlet Pimpernel set a high bar both technically and for the actors as well. With a working guillotine, flying effects, elaborate period costumes, numerous choreographed dance routines, a variety of foreign accents, and a contextually intricate plot, The Scarlet Pimpernel was a sight and experience to behold.

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arts news

ISAS: Keepin’ it weird For three days in April, St. Andrew’s hosted schools from Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Mexico for the 2013 Independent School Association of the Southwest (ISAS) Arts Festival. Students participated in workshops, performances, and adjudications held in every available space on the Southwest Parkway Campus including the glorious Dell Fine Arts Center. Some of the more “weird” moments (in keeping with this year’s theme) were the fantastic flash mob, the fabulous art car whose decor changed hourly, or the odd group exuberantly applauded startled passers-by. We are extremely proud of and grateful to everyone who helped pull this event together in just over one year’s time (most schools have at least 2 years to plan) including Festival Director Warren Dickson and Assistant Director Josie Dickson, Facilitator Lucy Nazro, Parent Volunteer Coordinators Peggy Keelan and Bonnie Mills, several hundred parent volunteers, and the entire St. Andrew’s faculty and staff.

3200 + 38 + 350 =

Students/faculty

schools

volunteers

Scan for more pics

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arts news

Sound of Music

The

For two magical days in April, the Middle School Drama Department brought the beloved musical The Sound of Music to life at the Dell Fine Arts Center. Director Jason Kruger and Musical Director Annie Byrom brilliantly recreated the memoirs of Maria von Trapp with this cast of more than 80 talented actors, singers, and dancers — including 70 Middle School students, two Lower School students, and variety of faculty and staff members. Additionally, Upper School technical theater director Scott Schumann and the Upper School theater production class built an elaborate set, and many volunteers contributed to this special show. Congratulations to all on an outstanding production!

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arts news

Magic of MULAN The

In May, 58 sixth grade drama students, accompanied by four percussionists, performed the inspiring story of Mulan, the famous Chinese warrior princess, on the stage of the Dell Fine Arts Center. Lower School drama teacher Aimee Zivin along with the support of numerous parent volunteers and a dedicated cast brought to life the tale of Mulan who secretly takes the place of her aging father in the Chinese army and ultimately brings victory and honor to her country. This two-night show was the most successful sixth grade production in the school’s history, with nearly 200 people attending each night’s performance.

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arts news

All-school

ART SHOW

The All-School Art Show celebrated with opening night festivities just hours before the premiere of The Sound of Music, making for a full night of the arts at St. Andrew’s. Students from all grades showcased works spanning a variety of media inside the Dell Fine Arts Center located at the Upper School Campus. Kudos to show coordinator and grades 1-4 art teacher Hollyana Melear, and the rest of the St. Andrew’s Fine Arts Department, as well as all the wonderful artists whose work was on display from April 26-May 8.

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arts news

Five Artists Selected for Austin Museum of Art Student exhibit The Austin Museum of Art (AMOA) selected six works of art by St. Andrew's advanced art students for their 14th annual Arthouse “Ahead of Their Time” exhibition. These pieces were chosen from 1,250 submissions by 250 students in the Austin area and were exhibited for a week at the Jones

Upper School Musicians invited into All-State ensembles Congratulations to the seven Upper School students who

Center located at 7th and Congress.

made the three TPSMEA Tex-

The five artists selected were seniors Rathana Amelio

cators Association, All-State

as Private Schools Music Edu-

(artwork above), Rachel Dimston, Sara Jane Johnson, Nick Osella, and junior David Dille, who had two pieces selected for the show. Congratulations to

ensembles this year. The AllState weekend was held at

these fine artists and to teachers, Susan Kemner Reed and Chris McCoy.

Texas State University in San

Upper School Technical Theatre Director Honored by state association

ary 2, with a performance

Marcos on

January

Saturday,

31-Febru-

February

2.

High school students from

The Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA)

all over Texas went through

selected

Scott Schumann, St. Andrew’s Technical

one- or two-step auditions

Theater Teacher, as the Texas Feature Designer for

to be chosen for the various

their 2013 convention. Scott was the first high school

ensembles. They came to-

theater teacher to have his designs featured at the

gether in rehearsal Thursday

convention.

- Saturday, working under the direction of guest conduc-

At the Theatre Fest 2013 Convention, Scott was rec-

tors, to prepare for their Satur-

ognized at the award banquet and his designs were

day afternoon and evening

physically displayed at the convention hall, including The Scarlet Pimpernel

performances. In orchestra,

renderings, model, and portions of the set!

the All-State students were seniors Daniel Buffington and

Middle School Musicians Selected for All-Region Symphonic Band This year, St. Andrew’s music students auditioned for the Association of Texas Small School Bands All-Region band for the first time in the program’s history. Two students, eighth grader Chris Jones and seventh grader Rachel Kim, competed against students from twenty-five different schools across central Texas for the honor of joining this elite ensemble. Chris, who plays alto-saxophone, earned first chair out of 46 saxophones, and Rachel earned eighth chair out of 86 flutes. Additionally, both students participated in a concert with the All-Region Symphonic Band directed by famed composer Brian Balmages.

Charlie Stein; in Jazz Band, junior Esteban Serrano; in Choir, seniors Charlie Dennis and Will Pearson, sophomore Nate Stephenson, and freshman Read Barbee. Special recognition went to Charlie Stein as a four-year All-State musician. Congratulations to these outstanding musicians and to faculty members, Amy Harris for orchestra, Dave Guidi for Jazz Band, and

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athletics news

Athletic NEWS 5x CHAMPS

Crusader Boys Cross Country Win Makes

S PC Hist ory !

November 2012 marked the boys cross country team’s FIFTH consecutive Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) championship win, beating runner-up St. John’s by twenty points and 3rd place finisher St. Mark’s by 24 points. This is the first time in SPC history that any team has won five consecutive championships in cross country.

This year’s highly anticipated race took place in Fort Worth at Trinity Valley School who hosted the meet for the first time. Even with winds gusting up to 20 mph, our top three runners still managed to stay in the top ten throughout the race.

In addition to the conference win, four runners Sam Andrews, Austin Brown, Jack Moody, and Daniel Frishman, received all-conference honors for placing in the top twenty.

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Top Ten Finishers 2nd Place Sam Andrews ’13 (16:03.73) 3rd Place Austin Brown ’13 (16:08.80)

Top Twenty Finishers 7th Place Jack Moody ’13 20th Place Daniel Frishman ’15

Other Crusader Finishers Nathan Hornaday ’15 JD Coffin ’14 Henry Gaudin ’16 Drew Beathard ’15 Brian Wongchotigul ’15 Sam Thurman ’15

athletics news

Two seniors, Isabel Kerr and Olivia Liebman signed to play Division 1 soccer during National Signing Day on February 6. Each girl has worked toward the same goal for many years: to play for a university with the winning combination of stellar academics and an outstanding athletics program. Kerr has been working towards this goal since scouts acknowledged her talents in the seventh grade. Liebman realized in eighth grade that if she pushed herself, college-level play was an achievable goal. Both girls can now say they did exactly what they set out to do.

Kerr will attend the University of Texas at Austin, while Liebman will head to Vanderbilt.

National Signing Day at SAS BreaKing NEws:

Kait ie Kud lac signs to swim for american university!

D1 This year, two St. Andrew’s teams made it to SPC Division 1 competition for the FIRST time in program history. Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Field Hockey and Varsity Soccer Teams for this major accomplishment!

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athletics news

rd

Middle School Girls Take Consecutive Track Title

On May 4, St. Andrew’s Middle School girls' team took their third consecutive AIPL track championship title. Hosted at the Dell Track on the Southwest Parkway Campus, the Cru girls out-ran their nearest competition, St. Francis, by 26 points and secured the win with a total of

1st Place: Girl s Olivia Nicklos (8th Grade) - 100M Hurdles Mary Alex Frishman (7th Grade) - 1600M Olivia Nicklos (8th Grade), Mary Alex Frishman (7th Grade), Savannah Habarurema (8th Grade), Barrett Guttell (8th Grade) - 4x400 relay

2nd Place: Boys Cameron Yancy (7th Grade) – 1600M

86 points. The Crusaders are coached by Betsy Clemons,

2nd Place: Girl s

Bernard Manirakiza, and Jack Wallace. Congratulations

Barrett Guttell (8th Grade) – Long Jump

to all of our athletes and coaches on a great meet.

Olivia Nicklos (8th Grade), Alexis Pacitti (7th Grade), Sofia Alcocer (7th Grade), Savannah Habarurema (8th Grade) – 4x100 Relay

3rd Place: Boys Cameron Yancy (7th Grade) – 800M Aaron Garcia (8th Grade) – 400M Aaron Garcia (8th Grade), Alejandro Esquivel (8th Grade), Will Sheehan (8th Grade), Cameron Yancy (8th Grade) – 4x400 Relay

3rd Place: Girl s Barrett Guttell (8th Grade) – 800M Sofia Alocer (7th Grade) – Triple Jump

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athletics news

MS Gol f

6

Time Champs!

In late April, the St. Andrew’s Middle School golf team

participated in the Austin Inter-parochial League (AIPL) tournament held at First Tee of Austin. For the sixth straight year, the boys’ team won the championship with a team score of 162, a whopping 29 strokes ahead of the runner-up.

Winning Team Results for 9 Holes: Taylor Bethea (8th Grade) – 3rd with a 38 Drew Chibib (8th Grade) – 5th with a 40 D.W. Cardwell (8th Grade) – with a 41 Max Keliehor (7th Grade ) – with a 43

For the first time in team history, the boys’ numbers were big enough to split the team and enter a second team in the tournament. That group came in 3rd place overall with a team score of 194, just three shots behind second place.

The head coach for St. Andrew’s is alum Will Scharnberg ’09 and his assistant coach is Michael Lee. Congratulations on a job well done.

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Servant news

Servant NEWS

‘thanks’ from Army Sergeant Touches Community Each November on St. Andrew's Day, when the school celebrates community and core values, students spend the afternoon working on community service projects.

For the past five years, part of this project has included writing letters of thanks to the men and women serving in our armed forces.

In February, we were surprised to receive this note from Capt.

Jared Graham of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade of the US Army, currently stationed in Afghanistan. He wrote:

“We received a package yesterday containing hundreds of your letters to the troops. We all very much appreciated the heartfelt messages and we are very grateful for your thoughts and prayers. Our unit has been in Afghanistan for almost two months now, and while most of us were not with our families, it is comforting to know that you all were safely with yours and to be reminded for what we are fighting.

From all of us in the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, thanks for your support & God Bless America!”

"It didn't take us long to jot down a few words of thanks and encouragement to these young men and women who are out there in another country, a different time zone, a different environment, a different way of life, away from their family and friends, but our messages made a huge difference to them," said Fourth Grade Teacher Donna Hunt, whose sons Kyle '10 and Andrew '11 both currently attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. “These service members will take these letters with them wherever they go and pull them out to read over and over again. They will say to themselves: that is why we're serving our country, that's why we do what do. There are people at home that care about us. There are students who know that we are out here protecting our way of life back home." facebook.com/3rdCAB 34 • St. Andrew’s Episcopal School • www.sasaustin.org

As always, St. Andrew's is grateful for those who serve our country in the armed forces, and we continue to pray for their safety, their well-being, and their speedy return home.

Servant news

Upper School Students, Faculty Focus on and at NAIS Conference

L ead ersh ip

Diversit y

In early December, a group of St. Andrew’s students and faculty traveled to Houston to attend the 25th annual NAIS People of Color Conference and Student Diversity Leadership Conference. While faculty attended workshops on strategies for building an inclusive educational community, the students – Tracy Zimmerman ’13, Lila Schmitz ’13, Ashley Dill ’13, Nicolas Molanphy ’14, and Eliana Abramowitz ’16 – spent the three-day conference discussing the role of diversity in their lives and schools, learning about leadership, and brainstorming strategies to bring back home. For senior Tracy Zimmerman, the experience was powerful: “My eyes were really opened,” she writes. Most of all, Tracy appreciated the open, accepting environment at the conference. “I think it is really important to bring that same 'no judgment, honest environment' back to St. Andrew’s,” she says.

Students and faculty were lucky to attend the conference’s speaker series, which included Helene Cooper, White House Correspondent for The New York Times, and Kim Phuc Phan Thi, survivor of a U.S. napalm strike in Vietnam as a small girl and the subject of The Girl in the Picture. Students and faculty alike benefitted enormously from the sense of community, energy, and engagement at the conference.

Second grade shares “Stone Soup” with St. James Each spring, second grade students examine the story of Stone Soup, a historical folk tale written to teach lessons of cooperation and sharing, especially in times of scarcity. Versions of Stone Soup are found in many different cultures and religions, thus each year a different adaptation is chosen. Brazil’s version was the focus this year, so in addition to the aforementioned lessons, students also learned key phrases in Portuguese, sang and danced to traditional music, and learned about the habitats of native animals including the jaguar, the toucan, the howler monkey, and the poison dart frog.

This unit incorporates collaboration across many departments, including core subjects, art, music, and drama. Students not only make actual Stone Soup, using ingredients found in the story, but they also create puppets in art class to depict the tale in a play, and then present that play in drama class.

This year, the Stone Soup production hit the road, traveling about 6 miles to share the lessons and the fun with the students of St. James’ Episcopal School. Following the show, St. Andrew’s second graders were more than happy to spend some time at recess with St. James’ kindergartners just being kids.

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Development NEWS

Thank y ou St. Andrew's!

& Communications

Crusade for

Financial Aid

$300k raised

On February 24, Austin City Limits hosted St. Andrew’s second annual “Crusade for Financial Aid” Concert featuring Robert Earl Keen. Our generous community contributed over $300,000 for the financial aid program, which provides tuition assistance to nearly 20% of our students in grades 1-12. A heartfelt thanks is owed to our sponsors and committee and our amazing trio of chairs, Amy Erben, Kristin Fason, and Mari Josey, for their leadership of this event. The 2014 concert will see a return to the SAS 31st Street Campus for a Concert Under the Stars. Stayed tuned for more to come!

Central Texas favorite Robert Earl Keen crooned for a crowd of 500+; guests enjoyed the fabulous surroundings of Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater; extragenerous sponsors received signed guitars to play or display; generous gifts through our “paddles-up” auction brought in nearly $60,000 to the Financial Aid program.

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Event Chairs Amy Erben • Kristin Fason • Mari Josey

COMMITTEE Rachel

Barcenas

Tracey

Bury • Karen Cary • Nicole Covert

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Martha

Bradshaw

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• Kelley Daniel • Craig & Kris Durr • Beth Durrett • Janet Eakman • Michelle Esaias • Heather Fedorowicz • Suzanne Freid-Carper • Sara Gilster • Melissa Greenwell • Courtney Hill • Raina Hornaday • Lady Huffstutler • Carmen Huston • Karen Ingram • Robin Jackson • Katie Kerr • Jennifer Marsh • Tricia Marshall • Kristen Nelson • Gervaise Nix • Laura Northway • Abbe Oden • Amy Rudy • Tami Scott • Jane Schotz • Valerie Shaw • Molly Sherman • Candy Sparks • Michelle Sunshine • Laura Taylor • Frances Thompson • Kerry Van Dusen Ali Watson • Lucy Weber St. Andrew’s Episcopal School • www.sasaustin.org ••37 37

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ST. ANDREW’S DAY 2012

for Record Yea r Annual Fund

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70 Our school honored its patron saint during the annual all-school St. Andrew’s Day service and lunch. The event included a homily by retired Head of School Lucy Nazro and an offertory dedicated to this year’s All-School Service Organization, Austin Pets Alive.

Additionally, awards were given to recognize outstanding SAS community members Congratulations to those honored and thank you again for your support of and commitment to St. Andrew’s.

The Charles Alan Wright Excellence Award

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Thank you to all of the families that supported the St. Andrew’s Annual Fund this year – we had a record 82% of our families participate! We also passed another milestone by raising more than $789,000 for students and faculty.

Thanks to YOU, St. Andrew’s continues to expand important offerings for our students and provide continual training for our faculty creating an exceptional educational experience.

Annual Fund Chairs:

Board Member and architect/

Elissa and Jeff Thompson, parents of Jack ’23 and Caroline ’20

master planner of both the

Aileen and Mike Aviles, parents of Adele ’15, Luke ’13, and Claire ’10

31st Street and SWP campuses

Carolyn and Tom Curtis, grandparents of Chloe ’20 and Mason ’16 Ezell

The Charles Alan Wright Excellence

award is given in recognition of indi-

Class Representatives:

viduals in the St. Andrew’s commu-

Kelley and Tom Daniel - First Grade

nity whose lives are distinguished by

Allison and Jeff Edwards - Second Grade

a quest for excellence.

The Jeannine and John C.

Laurie Ratliff and David Swanson - Third Grade Shanel and Dean Vandergriff - Fourth Grade

Miller Volunteer Award

Candy and Brad Sparks - Fifth Grade

Ca t herine Mil ler

Belinda and Mike Perkins - Sixth Grade Ann and Brad Jerome - Seventh Grade

This award is given in recognition of

Jill and Danny Powell - Tenth Grade

unselfish and outstanding dedication

Carri and Noel Kivlin - Eleventh Grade

to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School.

Catherine and Eric Newell - Twelfth Grade

Board of Trustees Chair

Nancy and Steve Wilson - Eighth Grade Annette and Doug Gester - Ninth Grade

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St. Andrew's Acquires at Southwest parkway Campus

In September 2012 St. Andrew’s purchased a tract of land adjacent to the current Upper School campus. At 94 acres, this new parcel more than doubles the size of the Southwest Parkway Campus to 166 acres and provides St. Andrew’s with unlimited opportunities for planning and future growth. A safer, new entrance into the Upper School at the existing stoplight is in the beginning construction phase and plans are in development for a new tennis center. Stay tuned as the Board of Trustees works on a new Strategic Plan in 2013-2014.

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Expanded Classrooms?

Tennis Center?

More playing fields?

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alumni news

Alumni NEWS

Sa ra h Mil ler- Fel lows ’06: The World Is Her Lab

by their department for academic promise and leadership ability. Having spent the previous two summers conducting research on polyparasitism in Kenya, this summer she will be working on improving her Swahili through a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship at Ohio University. The second half of Sarah’s summer will be spent conducting an assessment for a local mental health board on the utilization of mental health services by the Amish as part of her degree in public health. “I plan to do my dissertation on reproductive health among the Geauga County Amish and I am very excited to start working in the community this summer.” Sarah currently works as a research assistant at the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case and is an adjunct instructor in the Department of Anthropology at When Sarah Miller-Fellows ’06

Cleveland State University.

went on her Junior Experience trip to Italy with members of the St.

Although her path has taken her many thousands

Andrew’s Latin Department, she

of miles across the globe, her experience at St.

had a “wonderful time learn-

Andrew’s played an important role in where she

ing her way around Rome and

is today.

just observing the little ways that people from another culture be-

”Throughout my time at SAS, I was incredibly

haved differently from me.” Then,

supported by so very many faculty members, but

during her first semester at Smith

especially Jennie Luongo and Clint Hagen. They

College she took a writing course that focused on mid-

took me under their wings as part of the St. An-

wifery from a historical and cross-cultural perspective. She

drew’s Latin program and Certamen team, and I will be

was “forever hooked on studying pregnancy and birth

forever grateful for the amazing academic foundation

as universal biological events that occur everywhere,

they gave me and intellectual curiosity they encour-

but that are approached with an incredible amount of

aged. I also really appreciate the ethic of service that

cultural diversity.”

St. Andrew’s instilled in me; it has made me passionate about using my research to help support improvements

Seven years later, Sarah is now finishing her third year

to people’s lives and health.”

of a joint Ph.D. in Medical Anthropology and Master’s in Public Health at Case Western Reserve University. This

In June, 2012, Sarah married Spenser Miller-Fellows, a

spring, she received the Ruth Barber Moon Award, an

fellow Austinite. Together they enjoy urban vegetable

annual award given to graduate students nominated

gardening and their two awesome rescue dogs.

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Ash ley Vot ick y ’04:

alumni news

Have Kindness, Will Travel nie Mouse takes the medicine instead. Additionally, chats with my teenage patients about their fears of peer ridicule or body image changes related to treatment have been some of the most prized moments of my career.

Was there a teacher or subject that you experienced at St. Andrew’s that influenced the path you follow today?

This is a tough question because everyone had such an impact on making me the person I am today. I am so grateful for the entire faculty! Two faculty members really stick out though.

I tried on lots of different hats in high school including different groups of friends, different hobbies and often they

Ashley Voticky has always enjoyed helping people. After

just weren’t a good fit. When I was down on myself or dis-

graduating from the University of Michigan and working

couraged there was always one place I knew I could go

for a time, she decided to go back to school to become

and that was the college counseling tower occupied by

a nurse so she could do just that. Since graduating from

Elizabeth Guice. She always welcomed me to sit on the

Emory University with a degree in nursing, she has been

couch and chat with her for as long as I needed.

traveling the country as a “travel nurse” with a specialty in pediatric oncology.

I think when most people at St. Andrew’s think of me, they remember my time in the theater program. Back then, the

Travel nurses offer an incredible service to hospitals which

theater was a stage in the cafeteria, but what it lacked in

are experiencing nursing shortages nationwide. Whether

physical greatness it more than made up for in heart when

a hospital has an immediate need in a given specialty

Tom Orr joined the faculty. I auditioned for Into the Woods,

or because of leave requests or staff retirements, com-

his first production on staff, and after gracefully holding

panies like AMN Healthcare, where Ashley works, give

back his laughter at my humiliating audition, he offered

nurses the opportunity to travel to the hospitals in need

me a role behind the scenes. That year I explored all areas

and to make a difference immediately. Ashley is currently

of stage production. I found my passion in stage manage-

living and working in Palo Alto, California. “The weather,

ment and the job transformed me into a much kinder peo-

the people, and the scenery are all incredible!”

ple-person! I cannot thank these two educators enough for literally shaping me into the person I am today.

What is your primary role?

I am an acute care pediatric nurse. The majority of my

As a traveling nurse, Ashley enjoys getting to know the

experience and passion is in oncology and bone marrow

‘insider’ places to eat in the cities in which she works. Her

transplant. I do, however, often work on other units and thus

recommendations can be found on the Alumni Blog.

have been able to practice in almost all pediatric units.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

THE KIDS! I love the challenge of explaining to a toddler that he or she must take the anti-rejection medications even if it is not a favorite color. And that, no, it does not count if Min-

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Oh, The Places ourGrad s Are Going!

Kyle Shimanek ’05 graduated from Texas A&M with an industrial engineering degree and minors in math and business, plus a project management certificate. He currently lives in Houston and has been working for Accenture for the past three years. A cycling enthusiast, he rode his bicycle in the BP MS 150 (183 miles in two days).

at Texas A&M Memorial Student Center, and is active in her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Emily Stein ’05 was recently elected Editor-in-Chief of the Intellectual Property Law Journal at the University of Texas School of Law.

Bonnie Canion ’06 earned her BS in physics (Cum Laude) from Seattle University. She returned to The University of Texas and has completed her masters in mechanical engineering. She has been accepted into the doctoral program at The University of Texas and is focusing on nuclear forensics. She spent last summer working at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico and this summer will be at Oak Ridge National Laboratory on a graduate fellowship program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Scott Dollen ’11 has been on the President’s List at Gonzaga University for the third consecutive semester and is Captain of the Gonzaga men’s ultimate frisbee team.

Julia Smith ’11 made the Dean’s List last semester at Trinity University. She is majoring in Chinese with a minor in English.

Catherine Osborn ’08 graduated from Yale in May 2012 with a degree in Latin American studies, and was presented the Bildner Prize for writing in Portuguese and the Dirk Gleysteen Cup for furthering the study of international relations at Yale.

She is currently on a year-long Yale fellowship in Rio de Janeiro, working with Catalytic Communities to increase participatory planning in the upgrading of the city’s informal settlements in preparation for the World Cup and Olympics.

Stephanie Lavaggi ’11 graduates from FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) this June completing her studies with a straight “A” grade average. She has already been hired by the fashion company Wildfox, where she interned and worked part-time while she attended FIDM. Stephanie has already designed apparel for Nordstrom stores and will be designing the Wildfox line for 2013.

Jackie Groves ’11 was selected to participate in the L.T. Jordan Institute at Texas A&M Internship and Living Abroad program in London, England this summer. Jackie is in the Honor’s Program at Texas A&M and recently earned the distinction of being on the liberal arts Dean’s List. She was selected for membership to Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, and The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She is a volunteer docent for the Stark Art Gallery 42 • St. Andrew’s Episcopal School • www.sasaustin.org

Jordan Haro ’09 landed an Internship with Scott Free Productions (Brothers Ridley and Tony Scott). These English brothers produced many films including Top Gun, Aliens, Black Hawk Down, The Good Wife, Prometheus, and many more. Last July, Jordan was contacted by The Full Project to film a documentary showing the project’s volunteers as they constructed a recycling & waste sorting facility in the impoverished town of Amaru, Peru, near Cuzco.

Eric Schrimsher ’06 is on a three-year assignment for BHP Billiton as an exploration geologist in Perth, Australia, after graduating from The University of Texas at Dallas.

Rita Ostrander ’11 earned her way on to the Dean’s List at Loyola University in Chicago.

Jennifer Albert ’06 is in her third year at The University of Texas School of Law and is Chief Articles Editor of The Review of Litigation.

Meagan Jones ’10 has studied abroad with TCU at the Schieffer School in London. She was invited into the Phi Sigma Iota International Foreign Language Honor Society, the highest academic honor in the field of foreign languages and literature.

She will graduate with a degree in strategic communications with minors in Spanish and art history.

Kristen Cunningham ’10 is the Captain of The University of San Diego Equestrian Team.

Catherine Bohls ’07 GraduatedMagna Cum Laude from Vanderbilt in May, 2011, majoring in History of Art and minoring in Corporate Strategy. After graduating first in her class (she was also chosen as speaker) she was accepted into the Masters program for art business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York City. She works for AXA Art Insurance in New York City where she is a fine arts specialist.

alumni news Judith Allen ’12 is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and a new pledge to the Delta Delta Delta Sorority at Colorado State University.

Charly Herring Simon ’02 graduated from Columbia and The University of Houston Law School. During law school, she worked on a case in the immigration clinic that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and her side won! After clerking for a federal judge in Houston, she’s joined the firm of Morgan, Lewis and Bockius and focuses on foreign corrupt practices work. She also taught as an adjunct professor at The UH Law School. She attributes much of her success to “Jim Currin, who taught me so much about the world and other cultures.”

David Wimsatt ’09 is a Dean’s List recipient at Trinity University.

He is a three-year varsity football team member, and has been recognized three times on the SCAC Honor Roll. He is currently living in Paris, France, and studying French for 25 hours a week while preparing for the DELF exam.

Addy Armstrong ’08 majored in finance at the University of Denver. After graduation, she moved to Portland, Oregon to work for Adidas as a financial analyst for 6 months. She then accepted a permanent position at Nike as a financial analyst in the Global Treasury Department and plans to stay in Portland.

Natalie Jones ’12 was accepted into the Nursing program at Mount Saint Mary’s College in Los Angeles. She also recently spent a week in Haiti on a medical mission trip and helped care for over 2000 patients in one week!

Sallie Gayle Saunders ’12 earned Dean’s List recognition during her first semester at Vanderbilt and recently pledged the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Maryhelen Murray ’11 attends Southwestern University, is a Dean’s List honoree, President of the Panhellenic Council, Graphics Editor of the newspaper and interns with Gray Hawn Photography.

Megan Bentzin ’11 is currently a second year student at the University of Virginia where she is studying Foreign Affairs and is a member of the Chi Omega sorority. In April, Megan represented UVA in the Collegiate USA National Triathlon Championship in Tempe, AZ. This summer she will study abroad in Lyon, France.

Brian Houstoun ’04 has moved up from the natural gas trading floor to become an oil trader for Macquarie Group in Houston.

Will Herring, ’04 was licensed to practice law last November. He was recently appointed by the Mayor of Austin to the Land Development Code Revision committee. He is married to Lisa Danly Herring, also an attorney. When he is not practicing law, he is overseeing his newly-formed wild-hog meat export business.

mer in corporate development with Select Energy Services in Houston.

Reed Barrett ’03 is currently account executive of the Gulf Coast Region at DrillingInfo.com in Austin. He was on the Dean’s List at Ole Miss and is the Founder and President of the Ole Miss Entrepreneurs. In 2010, he married Catherine and the two live in Austin.

Michelle Saling ’12 received a Provost’s Merit Scholarship at SMU. She was honored to be selected as a member of the University Honors, Hilltop Scholars, and Pre-Law Scholars programs. She was recently named to the SMU Honor Roll with high distinction. She was accepted by audition into the SMU Meadows Concert Choir.

Zoe LaPier ’07 will be starting medical school in August at UTHSCSA (San Antonio). She has also been working with CORE in Dripping Springs.

Jane McMurrey ’07 graduated from George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs in 2011. She is a research associate for business and foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington D.C. She traveled to Israel and Jordan last summer and is planning her second trip to China this summer while she plans for graduate school.

Colin Vanderburg ’11 was awarded the William F. Parker poetry prize at The University of Texas. He works at student radio station KVRX, 91.7. His shows “Radio Free Verse” and “Rasputin’s Jukebox” currently air Wednesdays at 7 and 8pm.

Patrick McMurrey ’03 received his M.A. in choral conducting from Texas State last year and was married in 2008. He and his wife live in Kingwood, Texas. She is a flight attendant for a major airline and he teaches choir for Lewis Middle School in the Aldine school district.

Claire McCarthy ’10 was inducted into the Texas Alpha Sigma chapter of Alpha Chi at Schreiner University. Alpha Chi recognizes students who are exemplary in character and rank in the top 10% academically.

Austin Tedesco ’11 is currently serving as the sports editor for the student newspaper, The Heights, at Boston College.

Nicole Greenwell ’09 recently graduated from Georgetown University. During her four years at the McDonough School of Business Technology Center she rose from IT support to Student Technician Manager overseeing 30 employees. After studying in Spain at the Universidad de Comillas in Madrid, she will begin her career as an assistant buyer in the Executive Buying Program at Bloomingdale’s.

Dillon Houstoun ’09 will graduate from the McIntyre School of Commerce at UVA this spring and starts his new job this sumSt. Andrew’s Episcopal School • www.sasaustin.org • 43

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