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Leadership & Literature: The new English 10 course emphasizes leadership

Summer 2016 Volume 21, Issue 1 St. Mark’s School of Texas Alumni Magazine

Sunday–Wednesday, October 16–19 East Coast Alumni Events Friday, October 21 Homecoming Wednesday, November 23 Young Alumni Holiday Party

Thursday, January 5 College-Age Marksmen Day Thursday–Saturday, April 20–22 Alumni Weekend Friday, May 19 Commencement & Graduate Luncheon

Thursday, December 8 Alumni Holiday Luncheon Thursday, December 29 Alumni Games

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Contents

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2 | Letter from the Editor 4 | Student Art 8 | Sports News 14 | Student Accolades 16 | Holiday Traditions 20 | Making a Difference 22 | Campus Visitors 26 | Habitat for Humanity 28 | Celebrate St. Mark’s 30 | Retiring Faculty 34 | Retiring Trustees

ALUMNI NEWS

36 | Alumni Board Report 40 | Alumni in the News 44 | Alumni Weekend

SPOTLIGHT ON PHILANTHROPY

56 | Building a Legacy 58 | Parent Volunteers

FEATURES

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60 | Thinking Forward 68 | Science Center 72 | The Senior Odyssey 74 | Baccalaureate & Commencement 80 | College Matriculation

NOTES AND REMARKS

82 | Class Notes 93 | Faculty Notes 94 | In Memoriam 96 | Endnotes

ABOUT OUR COVER Michael Morris’ English 10 class studies outside

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from the editor

“Home. What a great name for the most important thing in baseball.”

In giving his Baccalaureate address on behalf of the faculty, Joe Milliet told the departing Class of 2016 about his passion for the game of baseball: from the spring weather announcing the start of the season to the mental agility required of the players to the excitement of watching them round the bases and return home. Joe loves baseball.

And, Joe loves his home at St. Mark’s. With tears in his eyes before the audience of seniors, parents, and faculty hanging on his every word, Joe implored the 88 “players” before him never to forget to come home.

For almost a decade, I’ve had the pleasure of

growth of our character education program.

calling St. Mark’s my home and have witnessed

And, as the building takes shape, the Winn

this community’s growth from two unique

Family Science Center will inspire the next

perspectives. As a faculty member, I see the

generation of world-changers, just as the Class of

continuous drive for improvement that the

2016 is poised to go out into the world and make

teachers and administrators bring to their work.

it a better place.

I see their passion and their dedication. Every year, the curriculum is tweaked and lesson plans are

This is certainly an exciting time to be a part of

honed. St. Mark’s mission is to prepare young men

the St. Mark’s community. I cannot wait to see

for a “changing world.” To achieve this goal, we

the future of the place we all call home. And like

must never sit still.

Joe, I encourage all of you to return home to St. Mark’s. In life as in baseball, it’s always

As a parent, I see my own boys’ growth. Their

important to make it home.

character and their spirit receive just as much attention as their minds. My boys obtain more than a world-class education; they learn how to

Best Wishes,

be good men.

The feature stories in this issue are all about looking toward the future. The Goals for

Katy B. Rubarth

St. Mark’s IV strategic planning process

Director of Communications

aims to identify and introduce advancement opportunities for the School. The new English 10 curriculum is a commanding step forward in the

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campus snapshot

Students in Mrs. Materre’s fourth-grade math class work on their Think Tank project. Inspired by Mrs. Materre’s visit to a real think tank, students are given difficult math problems and must collaborate to solve them.

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A Collection of Student Photography and Ceramics

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(opposite) Wesley Hibbs ’17 (left) Drew Baxley ’16 (below left) Graham Kirstein ’16 (below right) William Hall ’18

In 2015–2016, St. Mark’s photography program was named Top Program by the Association of Texas Photography Instructors for a record tenth consecutive year. The photography program is sponsored by Scott Hunt, Arnold E. Holtberg Master Teaching Chair.

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(clockwise from above) Bryce Killian ’16 Dhruv Prasad ’17 Greyson Gallagher ’16 (opposite) Zak Houillion ’16

The 2015–2016 year marked Bill Kysor’s 47th and final year teaching at St. Mark’s. For almost a half-century, Bill helped invigorate the Fine Arts department and created a nationally renowned Ceramics program.

Next year marks a new chapter in St. Mark’s Fine Arts Department as drama teacher Marion Glorioso assumes the role of Department Chair. Former Department Chair Jacque Gavin will still teach drama, continuing her St. Mark’s career that began in 1978.

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sports news

Cross-Country The varsity cross-country team traveled to Austin to compete in the SPC Cross Country Championships (above) Varsity quarterback Matthew Placide ’16

Football The varsity football team entered the SPC Playoffs as the #1 seed in the North Zone. The Lions hosted

(right) Cal Rushton ’18 and Jordan Cox ’18

the Kinkaid Falcons in the first round. The Falcons struck early, scoring a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter. Early in the second quarter, the Lions answered with a Matthew Placide ’16 touchdown pass to Graham Gillespie ’16, making the score 7–12.

Kinkaid broke away with two long touchdown plays and a short touchdown run, but the Lions scored on the final play of the half with a touchdown pass to Rish Basu ’17. The Lions played even with the Falcons in the second half, with each team scoring 14 points. After an intense game, the Falcons won 47–27, ending the Lion’s 6–4 season. Bart Epperson, Carl Jackson, Russell Labhart, and Hayward Lee coach the team.

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on the campus of St. Andrew’s. Amid drizzling rain and mud, the Lions trudged through the course to earn a third-place finish behind St. John’s and St. Stephen’s. It was the second year in a row that the Lions finished third in what has become a very competitive conference, both in terms of outstanding runners and outstanding teams. The Lions were led by senior JT Graass ’16, who finished in third place, capping off a stellar SPC career during which he earned All-SPC awards four years in a row.

Right behind him, Daniel Cope ’17 finished in fourth place, also earning All-SPC honors. Seth Weprin ’19 finished 22nd overall, despite losing one of his shoes a half-mile into the race. Behind him was Sam Shane ’18 in 26th place, Scott Smythe ’17 in 35th place, Emmett Berger ’19 in 50th place, and Andre Arsenault ’18 in 70th place. John Turek and Ryan Hershner coach the team.

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New Crew Hull Named for Dr. Westrate On Friday, January 22, 2016, the St. Mark’s varsity crew gathered to christen its newest hull, the Bruce C. Westrate, named in honor of the history teacher and Nancy and Jeffrey Marcus Master Teaching Chair.

The Westrate is the first hull purchased with funds from the Quarls Family Sustaining Crew Fund, which continues to support St. Mark’s rowing program. Former crew member Harrison Quarls ’13 joined Dr. Westrate in christening the hull.

Volleyball

Soccer

The varsity volleyball team entered the SPC

Entering the SPC Tournament as the North Zone’s

Championship Tournament in Austin as the #1 seed

fifth seed, the varsity soccer team shut out John

from the SPC North Zone. In the first round, the

Cooper thanks to a goal by Grant Brooks ’17, who

Lions took on Trinity Valley. The Lions were hitting

headed in a throw-in from Will Diamond ’16. On

on all cylinders, winning the match 3–0. The Lions’

Friday morning, St. Mark’s took an early lead against

next match was the last match of the night. After a

Greenhill with goals by Arjun Singh ’18 and Graham

long wait, the Lions finally took the court against

Gillespie ’16. The Lions’ defense held strong to

Casady, a team they had faced in the SPC Finals

secure the win against Greenhill. After an early

the past two years. During a tense back-and-forth

goal in the semifinals, St. Mark’s found itself ahead

game, the Lions won the first game, lost the next two,

of the host team, Episcopal High School. But EHS

and won the fourth. Despite their best effort, the

tied the game with a penalty kick that left the Lions

Cyclones took game five with a score of 11–15 and

short-handed for the remainder of the game. After

advanced to the SPC Finals. Exhausted, the Lions

losing their spot in the championship, St. Mark’s

nevertheless regrouped for their next match against

would once again prove its mettle by overcoming

the #1 seed from the SPC South Zone, St. John’s. The

a two-goal deficit on Saturday to defeat Kinkaid in

teams split the first four games of the match and in

penalty kicks and finish third in the conference.

the fifth and final game, the Lions prevailed, winning

Corey Martin, Colin Perry, and Hayward Lee coach

15–12 and earning third place at SPC. Darren Teicher

the team.

(left) Senior volleyball players Greyson Gallagher, Matthew Lawson, Sam Eichenwald, and Parker Dixon

and Brian Meyer coach the team.

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sports news, continued

(clockwise from top left) Varsity soccer player Kabeer Singh ’18

Swimming The varsity swimming team had an outstanding showing at the SPC Championships and secured

The 200 medley relay team: Kevin Kim ’16, Eddie Ro ’18, Jacob Hum ’17, and Eric Li ’16

another championship with more than 80 percent of the team setting personal best times. The team won all three relays and set new SPC and School records in the 200m medley and 400m freestyle. Swimmers

Orlin Ware ’18 wrestles at St. Mark’s

set three new individual School records in the 50m and 100m freestyle and 100m breaststroke. The Lions also won the 50m and 100m freestyle, 100m backstroke, and 100m breaststroke events. The team placed swimmers on the podium in all 11 swimming

Wrestling The varsity wrestling team capped off its winter season with a second place overall finish in the SPC tournament. Nearly every wrestler met or exceeded his individual expectation at the conference meet.

Individually, the Lions crowned four champions: Will Wood ’18 (106 lbs.), Ivan Day ’17 (120 lbs.), Tucker Ribman ’18 (126 lbs.), and Bryce Blinn ’17 (170 lbs.). Colin Neuhoff ’19 also distinguished himself in his first varsity action, placing second at 152 lbs. Justin Turner, Hugo Castrejon, Ross Cromartie, David Miller, and Myles Teasley coach the team.

events, had nine swimmers awarded All-SPC honors, and finished with more than three times the points of the second-place team. Mihai Oprea, Janis Oprea, and Gica Deac coach the team.

Basketball The varsity basketball team finished third at the SPC tournament. After earning a bye in the first round, the Lions squared off with Kinkaid in the SPC quarterfinals. The Lions trailed Kinkaid by 11 points at the half, but seniors Brannon Rouse ’16 and William Caldwell ’16 helped the team to victory in an exciting second-half comeback.

In the semifinal game, the Lions fell to defending champion St. Stephen’s after a valiant second-half push. St. Mark’s then moved on to battle for third

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Seniors Commit to Collegiate Sports Max Sadlowski – Lacrosse – Washington and Lee University Parker Dixon – Volleyball – Princeton University Jalen Lynch – Football – Southern Methodist University Cameron Clark – Golf – Amherst College Alden James – Crew – Massachusetts Institute of Technology JT Graass – Track & Field – University of Virginia (not pictured)

place against Casady, its only North Zone loss.

and fifth place in the 200m. Daniel also anchored

The contest seesawed back and forth until the third

the 4 x 100 relay and 4 x 400 relay team. Justin

quarter, when the Marksmen went on a 12–0 run and

Berry ’16 earned third place in the discus. Daniel

took control for good. The team’s nine senior players

Cope ’17, Sam Shane ’18, and Scott Smythe ’17

all combined to finish the job and secure a second

joined JT Graass on the winning 4 x 800 relay

consecutive 20+ win season. Greg Guiler, Tom

team. John Turek, Kevin Dilworth, Ryan Hershner,

Adams, Scott Guiler, Ryan Parker, Austin Valadez,

Tiffeny Parker, and Josh Cravens coach the team.

(left) Varsity basketball player Will Ingram ‘17

and KJ Wiggins ’10 coach the team.

Baseball Track & Field

The varsity baseball team entered the SPC

At the SPC track and field championships, St. Mark’s

championship tournament as the North Zone’s #1

and St. John’s fought a close race for the title.

seed and started the championship with a tense

The Lions went into the final event, the 4 x 400

faceoff against St. Andrew’s. The Lions trailed 2–7

Relay, with a 4-point lead, but St. John’s managed

going into the 5th inning, but fought back with

to come away with a 4-point victory. St. Mark’s

seven runs in the bottom of the frame to advance

second-place finish is its best finish since winning

to the semifinals against Episcopal High School of

the championship in 2012. There were some

Houston. There, William Caldwell ’16 dominated

outstanding individual results from the Marksmen

the Knights’ offense, throwing a complete game

throughout the meet. JT Graass ’16 won the 3200m,

shutout. Brannon Rouse ’16 scored on a passed

anchored the winning 4 x 800 relay team, won

ball to give the Lions their only run and the game

the 800m, and then came back to win the 1600m.

winner. The SPC Championship game found

Johnathon Berry ’16 won both the shot put and the

the Lions facing off against Kinkaid in a rematch

discus. Clay Morris ’18 also had an exceptional day,

of the previous year’s final. While the Falcons

finishing second in the long jump and third in the

led 5–0 early on, the Lions caught up thanks to

high jump. Keith Kadesky ’17 won the pole vault

sophomore Zach Landry’s two-RBI single and

and Daniel Garcia ’18 placed third in the 400m

William Caldwell’s three-run home run. Excellent

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sports news, continued

(above) The SPC Championship baseball team (right) JT Graass ’16

relief pitching by Hunter Alexander ’16 and Reece Rabin ’18 held Kinkaid at bay while the Lions tacked on six more runs in the top of the seventh, securing the championship. Johnny Hunter, Sam Carpenter, and Ryan Pfleger coach the team. out on top. The Lions then faced Oakridge in a match

Water Polo

that would determine fifth place. The doubles teams

After winning the Inaugural 2016 Private School

made up of seniors Anvit Reddy and Albert Thieu,

State Championship, the varsity water polo team

and Will Hardage and Will Garden were victorious

prepared to defend its 2014 and 2015 state titles.

in their final matches. Once again, the Lions fought

In a pair of tense games, the Lions defeated

hard in the singles matches but were unable to win

Strake Jesuit and Clear Brook High School in the

against a tough Oakridge singles lineup, losing the

quarter and semifinals. The Lions began their

match 2–3. The tennis team enjoyed a successful

Championship game against Southlake Carroll

season overall, finishing with an 8–1 SPC North

strong, scoring four goals in the first quarter. The

Zone record. Hayward Lee and Jerry Lacey coach

Lions then matched Southlake goal for goal the rest

the team.

of the way and clinched the state title with a final score of 8–4. This is the team’s third straight state title

Golf

and its eighth straight year finishing in the top three.

The varsity golf team finished a record-breaking

Mihai Oprea, Spencer Dornin, Peter Hudak, and

season with a runner-up finish at the SPC

Janis Oprea coach the team.

Championship Golf Tournament in The Woodlands, Texas. The road to the championship included three

Tennis

new tournament-scoring records and a perfect

The varsity tennis team entered the SPC Tournament

record in match play. St. Mark’s posted rounds of 306

as the #2 seed from the North Zone. Matched up

and 305 at SPC for a two-day total of 611. Captain

against Kinkaid in the first round, the team won

Sam Clayman ’17 scored two even par rounds of 72

both double matches. In singles, it was matched up

to finish with a 144 total and in fourth place, earning

against very strong players and was unable to come

him All-Conference honors. David Baker and Matt Lambro coach the team.

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(clockwise from top left) Lacrosse player Luke Rogers ’17 The second-place golf team: Cameron Clark ’16, Nick Chaiken ’17, Sam Clayman ’17, Devan Prabhakar ’17, Rett Daugbjerg ’18 The varsity crew rows to victory at the Central Youth Championships Tennis player Jack Parolisi ’18

Crew

Lacrosse

The varsity crew had a strong showing at the

After finishing second in the SPC Tournament, the

USRowing Central Youth Championships where

varsity lacrosse team made its first THSLL Super

both junior varsity quads, the junior varsity double,

Regional appearance since the 2013 season. Led

a varsity quad, a single, and the lightweight double

by goalie John Gunnin ’18 and senior defensemen

all made it to the finals. The JV quad of Jonathan

Max Sadlowski, Bryce Killian, and John Landry, the

Libby ’17, Dion Stroot ’17, Brian Buckenham ’17,

Lions held the Memorial Mustangs to four goals in

and Eduardo Ludwig-Bernardo ’18 took first in

a 5–4 victory on Saturday. Next, the Lions took on

their final. Alden James ’16 placed third in the

Westlake High School, which got out to a fast start

single, while the varsity quad of Aiden Blinn ’17,

and led 7–1 at the half. Undaunted, the Lions fought

August Graue ’17, Taylor Rohrich ’16, and Alden

back, scoring five straight goals but were ultimately

James finished second in the region. The varsity

unable to complete the comeback, losing the game

quad advanced to the Youth National Rowing

10–6. Francis Donald ’03, James Baker, Matthew

Championships in New Jersey and placed 19th

Meadows ’15, Anthony Porchetta, and Kurt Tholking

nationally in the men’s youth 4x. Pitts Yandell, Lisa

coach the team.

Boyd, Walt Miga, and Cameron Baxley ’14 coach the team.

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student accolades by the numbers Facts and Figures from Across Campus

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and his nominating teacher Mark Adame,

the American Cancer Society through

candidates for the United States Presidential

after Joshua reached finalist status in the

No-Shave November

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advanced to the semifinalists round for the

All-State Choir, Orchestra, Band, and

photography program has been named

US National Physics Olympiad

Jazz Ensemble

Top Program by the Association of

Minor planets named for Joshua Choe ’16

Raised by the St. Mark’s community for

Members of the Class of 2016 named as

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Members of the Classes of 2016 and 2017 inducted into the Cum Laude Society (pictured)

Juniors Kevin Choi ’17 and Daran Zhao ’17

St. Mark’s musicians chosen for

Consecutive years that the St. Mark’s

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been named Texas High School

2016 Competition for National

Journalist of the Year: Will Clark ’16,

Merit Scholarships

Student films screened at the 2016

Years in a row that a Marksman has

Seniors named Finalists in the

Matthew Conley ’15, Ryan O’Meara ’14, and Daniel Hersh ’13.

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Visit the St. Mark’s Student Store for apparel, athletic gear, accessories, and more.

Open Monday–Friday 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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holiday traditions Community Service Each year, Marksmen share their blessings and time to strengthen and support the broader Dallas community. No-Shave November raised money and awareness for men’s health. Before Thanksgiving, the Junior Class hosted a Nintendo-themed McDonald’s Week, collecting money and food for Austin Street Center. In December, the Community Service Gift Drive spread Christmas cheer to children across the Dallas area.

(clockwise from top left) Santa and his elves collect gifts for the Gift Drive Lower Schoolers at McDonald’s Week Santa delivers toys to local children Captain Sunshine performs an explosive chemistry show at McDonald’s Week Mr. Smith and Mr. Brown prepare for their annual dance-off as part of McDonald’s Week

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Grandparents’ Day More than 500 grandparents and friends joined their Marksmen for Grandparents’ Day. Guests attended classes with their boys, where many teachers had special activities planned.

(clockwise from top left) Grandparents listen to a story in Lower School Toussaint Pegues ’18 and his grandfather Jordan Gaines ’21 in class with his grandparents Colin Campbell ’20 walks to class with his grandfather Bob Campbell Justin and Johnathon Berry ’16 walk to class with their grandparents

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Lessons & Carols For more than half a century, the St. Mark’s community has joined the St. Mark’s Choir in celebrating the holiday season with A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols.

(clockwise from top left) Choirmaster Tinsley Silcox leads a carol Eric Kusin ’00 reads a lesson The congregation joins the Choir in a carol Organist and Assistant Choirmaster Glenn Stroh leads the fourth-grade novices

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All-School Christmas Party On the last school day of 2015, the entire student body filled the Great Hall for one of St. Mark’s most cherished traditions. Seniors carried their Lower School buddies through the Great Hall to decorate the Christmas tree with hand-made ornaments. Marksmen cheered as Student Council President JT Graass ’16 announced that the Gift Drive surpassed its goal, collecting more than 2,016 gifts.

(above and left) Seniors and their buddies enter the Great Hall together (far left) JT Graass ’16 introduces Major Barbara Rich of The Salvation Army as Eugene McDermott Headmaster David W. Dini looks on

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your support makes these moments possible Making a Difference Each year, the St. Mark’s Fund supports campus life at 10600 Preston Road.

Accounting for more than 10 percent of the overall budget, the St. Mark’s Fund allows for a St. Mark’s education to be truly extraordinary.

(clockwise from top left) The Senior Class roars at its Interstellar-themed Homecoming Pep Rally The sixth-grade class hosts a mentoring picnic for the fourth-graders, completing teambuilding exercises and sharing advice on the Middle School The first-grade class performs Three of a Kind, a musical starring Three Blind Mice, Three Little Pigs, Three Musketeers and other famous trios

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Thank You! Thank You from the students, faculty, and staff of St. Mark’s School of Texas for making a gift to the 20152016 St. Mark’s Fund. Together with more than 3,300 alumni, parents, and friends of the School, you helped us raise a record $3.79 million for current Marksmen and their teachers. These gift are crucial in providing our students and faculty with the necessary support to sustain excellence at 10600 Preston Road.

59% of all alumni contributed a record $2 million to the St. Mark’s Fund, exceeding 50% participation for the eighth consecutive year. The 10 Reunion classes raised more than $810,000 of the total and broke seven Reunion Records.

93%

of current parents contributed $1.8 million to the Fund, exceeding 90% for the fourth consecutive year.

100% of the Class of 2016 participated in their Legacy Gift to support the St. Mark’s Fund, created a new financial aid endowment called the Path to Manhood Scholarship, and supported the Senior Support Fund to assist Marksmen with senior year expenses.

Thank you for being part of an extraordinary year of support at St. Mark’s.

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distinguished speakers on campus

(clockwise from top left) Visiting authors host a panel discussion at Upper School assembly Lisa Loeb performs some of her hits Graeme Wood ’97 discusses his career with journalism students

The writers came together for a panel discussion during Upper School assembly, led by Literary Festival co-chairs Gopal Raman ’17 and Davis Bailey ’16. When asked to give advice to young

Literary Festival

authors, the panel conveyed the need to read as

On Friday, January 8, 2016, St. Mark’s welcomed

much as possible and to spend time developing the

five distinguished writers to campus for the

art of writing.

ninth annual Literary Festival. The guests included journalist and The Atlantic contributing editor Graeme Wood ’97; Grammy-nominated singersongwriter Lisa Loeb; bestselling investigative

“Your quest is to find your own voice, your own style, and your own sensibility,” said Hampton Sides.

“Figure out who you are and what you like.”

journalist and St. Mark’s Distinguished Alumnus Kurt Eichenwald ’79; bestselling narrative

Kurt Eichenwald ’79 echoed Hampton’s advice,

nonfiction author Hampton Sides; and Chicana

adding, “Everybody can write. Writers rewrite.”

novelist, poet, and playwright Ana Castillo.

The Literary Festival ended with a special

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Lisa Loeb began the Festival with a concert on

reception in the Green Library, where the co-chairs

Thursday, where she performed songs from her

announced the winners of the annual writing

more than two-decade career, including the

contest. A panel of Upper School teachers and

number-one hit “Stay.” On Friday, the five writers

the five visiting writers judged numerous student

spent time in classrooms, sharing their stories and

entries in the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction,

answering questions with Upper School students.

and Poetry.

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(clockwise from top left) Mark Stevens ’05 discusses Google’s self-driving car Dr. Chess Stetson ’97 explains his company Helynx, Inc.

STEM Conference

Dr. Gary Weinstein explains pathophysiology to biology students

St. Mark’s welcomed five industry-leading scientists and doctors to campus for the third annual STEM Conference, celebrating careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

The guests included Mark Stevens ’05, a software

assembly, the visitors shared experiences from

engineer who has worked on various projects at

their varied and storied careers, as well as some

YouTube and Google, including, most recently,

unique ethical dilemmas they have faced and some

the self-driving car; Dr. Chess Stetson ’97, CEO of

of the exciting advances on the horizon.

Helynx, Inc., a software company that analyzes massive amounts of data to find variances and

“In the same way that the self-driving car is going

solve problems in multiple fields from medicine

to change the way we think about driving, the way

to sports; Dr. Bradford Hirsch ’97, an oncologist

doctors use data is going to change the way we

involved in a number of high-profile medical

think about medicine,” Dr. Chess Stetson ’97 said.

start-ups; Dr. Gary Weinstein, father of Kyle ’15 and one of the central physicians involved in treating

His sentiment was echoed by Dr. Bradford

patients of the 2015 Ebola outbreak in the United

Hirsch ’97, who said, “What it means to be a doctor

States; and Carl Zimmer, a science writer who has

is going to fundamentally change before many of

published numerous books and contributed to

you who choose to do so become doctors. It will be

The New York Times, The Washington Post, and

less about learning the volumes of literature and

This American Life, who also served as the 2016

more about interacting directly with the patient,

Willard E. Walker, Jr. ’66 Visiting Scholar. During

while computers support us and make sure we get

classroom visits and a special Upper School

the data right.”

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Yelchin is a Tomie dePaola Award winner and the author of the Newbery Honor book Breaking Stalin’s Nose. He has also worked extensively in the entertainment and advertising industries. He designed characters for the movie Rango, created art for the opening sequence of the HBO television series Rome, and designed the original image of the Coca-Cola Polar Bears. (above left) A Lower School student helps Eugene Yelchin draw the title character from his book The Next Door Bear (above right) Eugene Yelchin discusses art and politics with Middle School students

Robert E. Dennard Visiting Scholar

Willard E. Walker, Jr. ’66 Visiting Scholar

Award-winning artist, author, and children’s book

The Willard E. Walker, Jr. ’66 Visiting Scholar

illustrator Eugene Yelchin visited St. Mark’s in

Program welcomed science writer and blogger

October 2015. Brought by the Robert E. Dennard

Carl Zimmer to campus in March 2016. Zimmer

Visiting Scholar Program, Yelchin shared his

shared his journalistic prowess and mastery of all

artistry and personal narrative with students in

things scientific with students in Middle and Upper

every grade level. Through some hands-on sessions

School. He participated in nine sessions, including

with the Lower School, Yelchin explained how to

class visits with students in biology, environmental

write what you know. Turning to a more serious

science, DNA science, and journalism. He also

topic with Humanities students, Yelchin shared

hosted a Middle and Upper School Assembly and

his real-life experiences growing up in the Soviet

joined other visiting scientists on the School’s

Union, connecting with their study of Animal Farm.

annual STEM Conference panel.

During sessions with Upper Schoolers, Yelchin

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talked about the application of art to a variety

During Zimmer’s session You Are Thousands of

of fields. Middle Schoolers learned about the

Species, AP Biology and DNA science students

intersection of art and politics during his session

learned how bacteria achieve diversity through

Disagreement Is Treason: The Portrait of an Artist in

codependence. They also learned that in the future,

a Totalitarian State.

doctors might be able to combat issues, such as

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obesity and social anxiety, though bacteria-laden yogurt. Upper School students were mesmerized

(above left) Carl Zimmer discusses his process with journalism students

“The glory of higher education is that we have

by Zimmer’s audio-visual description of A Journey

literally hundreds of colleges where you can get

to the Center of the Brain, and Middle School

an extraordinary education, and it’s a crime

students lined up to talk with the writer after his

when you narrow that down to just a few

presentation De-extinction.

well-known institutions,” he said.

Carl Zimmer is an award-winning science author,

After researching the admission process as a

journalist, and a columnist for The New York Times.

professor at Princeton University, Bruni proposed

He is an expert on topics ranging from biology and

that getting into an exclusive university does not

evolution to parasites and viruses. Zimmer also

affect a student’s future as much as parents might

(above right) Frank Bruni shares his research into the college admission process with parents

writes for numerous other publications, including

think. He cited that a large majority of U.S. senators,

National Geographic.

governors, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur “Genius” Fellows attended schools that were not

Common Ground Speaker Series

highly selective.

The Common Ground Speaker Series welcomed New York Times columnist and bestselling author

“If getting into an elite school doesn’t have as much

Frank Bruni to St. Mark’s in October 2015, before

of an impact on a student’s life, is the amount of

two sold-out audiences of parents from 14 DFW-

anxiety we pump this process full of worth it?”

area schools. Drawing on facts, research, and

he asked.

anecdotes from his new book Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admission

Frank Bruni is an op-ed columnist for The New York

Mania, Bruni encouraged parents and students to

Times, author of several bestselling books, and was a

rethink the college admission process.

finalist for the 1992 Pulitzer Prize in Journalism.

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Habitat for Humanity When Deborah and David Michel first toured the Los Altos neighborhood in West Dallas in 2007, the neighborhood looked very different than it does today.

On April 2, 2016, the 10th St. Mark’s/Hockaday Habitat for Humanity home was dedicated for Martha Davila, a first-time homeowner who has never lived alone. She is excited to make a move that is both affordable and will allow her to be safe

At the time, Deborah and David, parents of John ’10 and Elizabeth (Hockaday ’15),

and close to her family. “In my new home it will be

helped form a partnership with the St. Mark’s and Hockaday community service

different,” she said. “I am excited to host my family,

programs and Habitat for Humanity, which has helped transform the West Dallas

friends, and neighbors in a place that I can be

community. Since that day, students from both schools have built ten of the

proud of that is all mine.”

nearly 1,600 new Habitat homes in that neighborhood.

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To help build her first home, Martha worked alongside student, faculty, and parent volunteers from both schools every Saturday from January to early March.

The Goldberg family has been involved with the build since their daughter Emily (Hockaday ’13) entered Upper School. The Goldbergs believe the project is a unique opportunity. “We have a real affinity for Habitat because we enjoy getting to work alongside not just St. Mark’s and Hockaday students but the homeowner and Habitat workers as well,” said Nancy Goldberg. “The build transforms not only the homeowner’s life but also the neighborhood as a whole.”

Casey McManemin ’79 and his wife Megan attend each St. Mark’s and Hockaday Habitat for Humanity home dedication. When Casey was a student at St. Mark’s, he was highly involved in the Community Service program. He was head of the

With the Habitat for Humanity homes being

CanPaign, a project in which the boys would collect

built in the same neighborhood where many

nearly 4,000 canned goods and bring them to a

alumni brought canned goods to the neighborhood

church in West Dallas. That same church happens

church signifies the investment the School has in

to be around the corner from the St. Mark’s and

the community.

Hockaday Habitat builds. Casey expressed his enthusiasm around the Community Service

“The School has maintained not only its connection

program and the legacy of service the School has

but also its commitment to community service in

invested in the neighborhood of West Dallas.

West Dallas,” said Casey. “The program has evolved

“The longstanding relationship that St. Mark’s has

in a way of not just a hand out but a hand up to the

with the West Dallas neighborhood dates back to

community with the growth and building of the

the 1960s with the community service program

Habitat for Humanity homes.”

called the CanPaign,” said Casey.

“The build transforms not only

Thanks to countless donors and volunteers,

Volunteers from the St. Mark’s lacrosse team at the build site Eugene McDermott Headmaster David W. Dini and Wallace Hall ’80 with Community Service volunteers William Hall ’18 with a Habitat for Humanity volunteer

Habitat for Humanity has provided a home for numerous families in the Dallas area. Marksmen

the homeowner’s life but also the

are already planning their next home, which

neighborhood as a whole.”

will begin construction in January 2017 and be

dedicated on March 25.

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Celebrate St. Mark’s On Saturday, February 20, 2016, St. Mark’s parents got a blast from the past as they attended the Parents’ Association’s Celebrate St. Mark’s: The British Invasion.

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The event began in the W. W. Browning, Jr., Great Hall, which was converted

Day played Beatles tunes as the dance floor filled

into the James Bond Lounge, and go-go boots and mini-skirts were the dress

with parents, faculty, and other guests resurrecting

of choice for many of those in attendance. One brave parent even came as Paul

moves from younger days. Under the leadership

Revere to counter the “invasion.” Once registration and the cocktail hour finished,

of Parents’ Association President Kathy Mallick,

the crowd moved to the Thomas O. Hicks Family Athletic Center for dinner and

Co-Chairs Peggy Meyer and Kama Koudelka, and

entertainment. An Austin Powers look-alike poked fun as David Baker, Director

countless parent volunteers, the evening was a great

of Admission and Financial Aid, auctioned off the ten Live Auction items up for

opportunity for the entire St. Mark’s community to

bid, all in support of St. Mark’s. Following the auction, the band Hard Night’s

come together, relax, and have fun.

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(opposite page) Austin Powers sings backup for A Hard Night’s Day (clockwise from top left) Parents gather in the James Bond Lounge Celebrate Co-Chairs Kama Koudelka and Peggy Meyer with London guards Dwight Phillips and Justin Turner Parents dance the night away in Hicks Gym

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retiring faculty

(above) Bill Kysor teaches ceramics in his studio (right) Barb York with students in her Peacekeepers class

Bill Kysor

Founders’ Master Teaching Chair, one of 18

For more than four decades, Bill Kysor opened the

endowed teaching positions at the School. A very

world of art to Middle and Upper School students

successful professional artist in his own right, Bill

at St. Mark’s. As a veteran member of the faculty,

set a powerful example for his students, always

Bill played a vital role in the growth and success

challenging Marksmen to use their creativity and to

of the St. Mark’s Fine Arts Department. He taught

be their best.

drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and built one of the most respected ceramics programs

Barbara York

in the country.

For the past 22 years, Barbara York led the special world that is the St. Mark’s Lower School. If

In 1992, St. Mark’s honored him with the Murrell

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there were themes to her tenure, they would be

Excellence in Teaching Award, and in the early

“Unconditional Positive Respect” and “Leadership.”

1990s, the National Council of Education in the

She sponsored the Lower School Student Council,

Ceramic Arts named Bill the first recipient of

the Lower School Ambassadors’ Program, the

the Daniel Rhodes Teaching Award, an honor

Leadership Wall Project, and Peacekeepers. She

bestowed on an outstanding teacher in recognition

promoted the idea of community service to the

of significant contributions to ceramics education.

Lower School students and helped them institute

Bill mentored Presidential Scholars in the Arts

the annual Goodwill Drive. Under her leadership,

and, more important, he cultivated a passion

the very successful “Turn-off Week” was instituted

for creativity and expression among thousands

to encourage boys and their families to turn off

of students over many decades. Bill held the

all electronic entertainment and to instead spend

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time as a family without those distractions. Eugene

and Lei’s students have garnered local, national,

McDermott Headmaster David W. Dini recently

and international recognition as superior students

wrote, “Barbara has worked to instill important core

of Mandarin. Today, thanks to her leadership,

values and develop strong character in the boys in

Chinese is a thriving program in the foreign

grades one through four. She traveled nationally

language department. From the beginning,

and internationally on the School’s behalf in pursuit

Lei made the success of non-heritage students her

of ideas that would strengthen our Lower School,

standard, and she encouraged all of her students

exhibiting and modeling a focus on continual

to participate in local, regional, and international

improvement and lifelong learning.” Barbara

speech contests. Several of her students even

has always been a child-centered educator who

traveled to China, where they won recognition

believes in good communication, active listening,

for excellence in speaking competitions. She was

thoughtful teamwork, and mutual respect.

selected as a finalist for the Ralph B. Rogers Alumni

(above left) Lei Zhang leads students into the Terracotta Museum in China (above) Cindy Osborne organizes students for car pool

Award in 2012 and 2016 for her efforts above and

Lei Zhang

beyond her normal teaching duties, and in 2015,

When Lei Zhang joined St. Mark’s in 2007, she

the School awarded her the Murrell Excellence in

was asked to develop a first-rate Chinese program,

Teaching Award.

and she certainly accomplished that goal. By focusing on speaking and typing, she carefully

Cindy Osborne

created a curriculum that is both challenging

For 10 years Cindy Osborne has been the

and engaging. As a result, the St. Mark’s Chinese

welcoming face and voice of the Lower School.

program has earned a reputation for excellence,

As the Administrative Assistant to the Head of

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retiring faculty, continued

(above left) Karen Llewellyn with Casey Gendason, Associate Director of College Counseling, and Veronica Pulido, Al G. Hill ’63 Director of College Counseling (above right) Miguel Mesta

Lower School she kept everything running smoothly throughout the school year for the

Preview events at St. Mark’s in her time here.

“Karen’s patience, steadfastness, attention to detail,

teachers, the students, and the parents. In addition

lightning-quick work, and most important, her

to her many responsibilities in the Lower School,

good humor have ruled the day for 25 years,” said

Cindy actively assisted Nurse Julie Doerge in the

Veronica Pulido, Al G. Hill ’63 Director of College

clinic and worked in the Extended Day Program.

Counseling. “She has made an indelible mark

Always willing to lend encouragement and support

and will be remembered as a tireless worker who

to this community, Cindy invested herself fully in

dedicated herself to the School and her colleagues

the St. Mark’s family. In the words of former Head

each and every day.”

of Lower School Barbara York, “Cindy Osborne is amazing! For the past 10 years, her organizational

Miguel Mesta

skills and can-do attitude have kept everything

Miguel Mesta jointed the St. Mark’s Maintenance

running smoothly in Lower School.”

Department in 1986. For 30 years, he has been a loyal and hard-working employee. Always

Karen Llewellyn

upbeat in attitude, he has been involved with

When Karen Llewellyn joined the St. Mark’s

the students, including his time as the Student

College Counseling Office, they occupied two small

Service Supervisor for many years, where he

office spaces in Davis Hall. For 25 years, Karen has

made sure the boys knew how to do their work

been the Administrative Assistant to the College

in maintaining the campus and helping in the

Counselor under four different Directors. Her

library and offices around campus. “We wish him

organizational skills in keeping the Upper School

Godspeed in retirement,” said Mark Webb, Director

boys on their deadlines for college applications

of the Physical Plant. “Miguel was not only a model

have been outstanding. Her help for the parents of

employee but a mentor and friend.” Miguel is also

those students in getting them through the process

the proud grandfather of a current Marksman,

was invaluable. In addition, she has supervised and

Ricardo Rodriguez ’20.

helped to host numerous very successful College

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retiring trustees (right) Ross Perot, Jr. ’77 (far right) Chris Lee ’96

Ross Perot, Jr. ’77

on the Board he has been a constant and guiding

Ross Perot, Jr. ’77 has served as a Trustee of

presence on the Investment Committee. Several

St. Mark’s for 24 years. He began serving as a

years ago, he led a comprehensive study of the

Trustee in 1992 and during his tenure he has

School’s Financial Aid policies and presented his

served on the Development Committee, the

findings to the Board. In 2013, Chris was a member

Finance Committee, the Executive Committee,

of the Head of School Search Committee. He is

and the Committee on Trustees. Ross served as

a founding member of the New York Regional

President of the Board from 2004–2006, which

Alumni Club and has served as a leader in the

allowed him to take part in the Commencement

Alumni Association since his graduation. For his

ceremony for each of his two sons, Hill ’05 and

efforts, the Alumni Association awarded Chris

Hunter ’06. The Alumni Association honored Ross

with the Young Alumni Service Citation in 2010.

with the 2002 Distinguished Alumnus Award for his

Chris follows a proud tradition of service on the

exceptional career in business and his loyalty to the

St. Mark’s Board as his father, Dr. Ed Lee, served

School. In 2013–2014, Ross was a member of the

as a Trustee from 1992–1998.

Head of School Search Committee. He and his wife Sarah served as Chairs of The Campaign for

B.G. Porter ’83

St. Mark’s and The Centennial Challenge, the two

B.G. Porter ’83 joined the Board of Trustees in

most successful fundraising campaigns in the

2008 after serving for several years as a leader on

School’s history.

the Alumni Board. During his time as a Trustee, B.G. was a longtime member of the Finance

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Chris Lee ’96

Committee, eventually serving as Chair of that

Chris Lee ’96 was appointed to the Board of

committee, and helping to steward the School’s

Trustees in 2008. While Chris lives in New York

important resources. He was also a member of

City with his wife Nyssa and son James, he always

the Long-Range Planning Committee, a member

makes St. Mark’s a priority by attending meetings

of the Committee on Trustees, and most recently,

either in person or by phone. During his eight years

a member of the Audit Committee. B.G. and his

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(clockwise from top left) B.G. Porter ’83 Leanna Cruz Katherine Roberts

family recently moved to Florida, and he continues to make time for St. Mark’s. He and his wife Suzanne are the parents of two Marksmen, Wilton ’12 and Lucas ’16.

Leanna Cruz Leanna Cruz became a Trustee on the Board in 2007. During her nine years, she was a faithful member of the Education Committee, serving as Vice-Chair, and later as Committee Chair. Leanna was a member of the Executive Committee of the Board since 2009, twice serving as the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees. She also served as a member of the Development Committee.

She and her husband Manny are the proud parents of Marksman Corday Cruz ’17. Leanna has been a constant presence on campus,

Headmaster’s Transition Committee that was

supporting the community in numerous ways

formed when David Dini was appointed as the

as a parent volunteer.

Eugene McDermott Headmaster. She was a great partner in that first year of David’s service as

Katherine Roberts

Headmaster as she led the Parents’ Association as

Katherine Roberts joined the Board in 2013, the

President. Katherine has deep ties to St. Mark’s:

year she was chosen as President-Elect of the

She is the granddaughter of Ralph B. Rogers,

Parents’ Association. During her three-year tenure

former President of the Board; the daughter of

on the Board, she has served on the Education

former Trustee Dick Rogers ’58; the wife of William

Committee. In addition, Katherine was on the

Roberts ’88; and the mother of Henry Roberts ’17.

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Alumni News board report from the president It is a tremendous privilege and honor to serve as your Alumni Association President, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the graduates of our School to help advance its mission. On behalf of the Alumni Board, our aspirational vision remains at the forefront: to become the best independent school alumni association in the country.

Partnered with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, the Board continues to measure the success of our work by focusing on three primary efforts: (1) Dallas-based programming and involvement, (2) the expansion of the Alumni Network through regional Marksmen activities, and (3) maintaining our high standard of 55 percent alumni participation in the St. Mark’s Fund.

The 2015–2016 school year has seen continued growth in programming and engagement, while we have simultaneously launched critical new initiatives both at home and across the country. Mentorship for Marksmen has taken center focus.

Beginning on campus with the Student Alumni Association, a volunteer club for Upper Schoolers, we aim to educate our current students on the benefits of the Alumni Network. For our college-age Marksmen, an ambassador program was launched at universities across the country to help welcome incoming freshmen and better keep alumni connected during their time in college. Last, for working professionals, the Board’s Mentoring and Networking Committee continues to connect our community and promote one of our Association’s most valuable networking tools, the online Marksmen Directory.

The Alumni Association continues to support the School through a high level of engagement in the St. Mark’s Fund, the School’s annual giving priority. During the 2015–2016 year, our alumni exceeded 50 percent participation for the eighth year in a row, achieving 59 percent overall participation — a record high. Collectively, we raised more than $2 million — also a School record, representing more than half of the total given to the St. Mark’s Fund. As an Alumni Association, we take great pride in ensuring the School has the necessary resources to excel in every endeavor, and I want to thank you for your ongoing generosity as we strive to strengthen our School.

These results are made possible by the hard work of many, but I would like to thank my 34 fellow Alumni Board members for their tireless efforts. In particular, I would like to recognize this past year’s Executive Committee for their tireless work on behalf of our Alumni Association: Jeff Genecov ’77 (Vice President), Seth Collins ’02 (Secretary), Ryan Bowles ’90, Sandy Campbell ’76, Paul Genender ’87, Eric Kusin ’00, Kevin Robinowitz ’91, and Ross Ruschhaupt ’04. The Reunion Committees and Class Agents also put in tremendous time and effort on behalf of our School and their classmates. In conclusion, thank you to all alumni and all members of our community for your engagement and continued dedication to making St. Mark’s a better place.

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Alumni Leadership Speaker Series The Alumni Board continues to host events for alumni to enjoy opportunities for unique experiences and intellectual growth. The series began in December 2015, with the annual Alumni Holiday Luncheon, where more than 120 alumni were in attendance at Arlington Hall. Dallas alumni enjoyed fellowship and a holiday meal while Eugene McDermott Headmaster David W. Dini provided an overview of the year on campus.

This January, the series continued on campus as

Alumni Games

Beck Weathers, father of S. Beck Weathers II ’97,

More than 50 Marksmen athletes competed in

shared with more than 220 alumni and guests

the annual Alumni Games over the holidays.

his harrowing tale of surviving the 1996 Mount

On Saturday, January 3, alumni of all ages came

Everest tragedy. In May, the next installment of the

together for a friendly competition against the

Alumni Leadership Speaker Series took place at

varsity soccer and basketball teams. The alumni

18th & Vine, a newly opened barbeque restaurant

beat their Upper School opponents on the soccer

owned by Chef Scott Gottlich ’94. As guests enjoyed

field, while the varsity basketball team walked away

three mouthwatering courses, Scott discussed

with a win. Family, friends, and fellow classmates

the restaurant’s unique take on Kansas City-style

cheered on their Marksmen from the stands.

(clockwise from top left) Beck Weathers recounts his survival of the 1996 Mount Everest tragedy Chef Scott Gottlich ’94 and pitmaster Matt Dallman discuss barbeque at their new restaurant, 18th & Vine Marksmen athletes return to campus to compete in the Alumni Games

barbeque and his experiences as a chef.

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(clockwise from top left) Alumni return to campus for College-Age Marksmen Day Class President Philip Montgomery ’16 presents the Class Legacy Gift Members of the Class of 2016 at the Senior Alumni Luncheon JT Graass ’16 hands out meals at Austin Street Center

Young Alumni

Senior Alumni Luncheon

Young alumni, graduates within the past 15 years,

In May, just hours before Commencement, the

continue to strengthen the Marksmen Network

members of the Class of 2016 were officially

through their engagement with the School and

welcomed into the Alumni Association during the

one another. Over Thanksgiving, alumni from

Senior Alumni Luncheon. Senior Class President

the Classes of 2001 through 2011 gathered at the

Philip Montgomery ’16 presented the Class of 2016’s

Stoneleigh P. to celebrate with one another at the

Legacy Gift. First, all 88 seniors pledged a total

annual Young Alumni Holiday Party. In December,

of $2,016 to the St. Mark’s Fund, to be completed

more than 100 college-age alumni returned to

over the next four years. Second, the Senior

campus for the annual College-Age Marksmen Day.

Class pledged $25,000 to create a financial aid

The morning began with a panel discussion led

endowment that will help future Marksmen. This

by the Alumni Board’s Mentoring and Networking

new Path to Manhood Scholarship will ensure the

Committee, followed by a Holiday Luncheon with

School remains accessible to every qualified boy,

faculty and fellow classmates. The year concluded

regardless of his financial situation.

with the annual Young Alumni Community Service Event, where Marksmen served dinner to those in need at Austin Street Center.

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Alan Stern ’75 TIME magazine named Dr. Alan Stern ’75 one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2016. As the Principal Investigator of the historic New Horizons

Steve Miller ’61 In April 2016, Steve Miller ’61 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a part of the 2016 Class.

Steve’s legendary music career as a guitarist and singer-songwriter spans half a century and includes classic hits like “The Joker,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” and “Take the Money and Run.” Steve was inducted by The Black Keys, with lead singer Dan Auerbach saying, “We’re here today celebrating Steve Miller because he is one of the most iconic and lasting songwriters of a generation. He is a visionary and a true musician who is always focused on music.”

Throughout his musical career, Steve Miller has stayed connected to the School, performing concerts on campus at Celebrate St. Mark’s 2015, Alumni Weekend 2011, and Centennial Weekend in 2007. He received the St. Mark’s Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2007.

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Mission, Alan led mankind’s first flyby of Pluto.

The New Horizons team has been honored with several awards since Pluto’s exploration.

The American Astronomical Society gave its Neil Armstrong Space Flight Achievement Award to the team and awarded Alan with the Carl Sagan Memorial Award. Aviation Week & Space Technology presented the team with its 2016 Laureate Award for space exploration. The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum honored the team with its 2016 Current Achievement Trophy. The mission also was named among the top science news stories of 2015 by Discover magazine and Science News.

This is Alan’s second time to be included on TIME magazine’s 100 list. He was first listed in 2007 for taking over as head of NASA’s science division.

Alan received the St. Mark’s Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2009.

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Matt Osborne ’90 Matt Osborne ’90 recently left his job at the U.S. Department of State and began working with Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), a group that helps authorities with undercover sting operations to arrest human traffickers and rescue child slaves. Matt has gone undercover in Mexico, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic to save women and children who have endured years of human trafficking.

“Trafficking — whether for purposes of forced labor or sexual exploitation — is not just a problem that happens ‘over there,’ in places such as Asia, Africa, or Latin America; it happens in the U.S. and North Texas as well,” he explained in the March 2016 issue

Erik Niel ’95 Erik Niel ’95 was nominated as the Best Chef in the Southeast as a part of the 2016 James Beard Awards.

The prestigious group of semifinalists is selected from a list of more than 20,000 online entries, then separated into 21 categories that represent a wide range of culinary talent.

Erik’s restaurant, Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, Tennessee, blends a modern, ingredient-focused menu with upscale comfort food.

of The ReMarker.

Matt and OUR were profiled earlier in 2016 by The Dallas Morning News.

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Dan Hunt ’96

John Stewart ’04

FC Dallas President Dan Hunt ’96 partnered

John Stewart ’04, Deputy Campaigns Director for

with the U.S. Soccer Federation, the City of Frisco,

the corporate watchdog organization Corporate

and Frisco ISD to establish The National Soccer

Accountability International, has been helping

Hall of Fame Museum at Toyota Stadium in Frisco.

lead a public health campaign against Big Tobacco

The museum will house the Women’s World Cup,

companies. Some of the stories he worked on have

Gold Cup and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophies,

made headlines, shedding light on Big Tobacco’s

Olympic medals, and memorabilia from the

relationships with organizations like the U.S.

United States victory in the 1950 World Cup.

Chamber of Commerce and the American Red

Toyota Stadium will also become the permanent

Cross. Most recently, he and C.A.I. have been

site for the annual National Soccer Hall of Fame

following the British American Tobacco bribery

induction ceremony.

and espionage scandal.

Dan told U.S. Soccer, “This is an incredible opportunity to not only honor [Lamar Hunt’s] legacy, but all of those who came before him, those who stood beside him, and those in the future who will endeavor to grow the sport of soccer in America. Our family is thrilled to bring the National Soccer Hall of Fame back to prominence here in Frisco, Texas, in the last stadium my father built.”

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Homecoming 2016 October 21 Homecoming 2016 Kickoff Party In the W.W. Browning, Jr., Great Hall

Varsity Football Game In the Norma & Lamar Hunt Family Stadium

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Alumni Weekend Alumni Weekend 2016 brought seven decades of Marksmen together, as they returned to campus to reconnect with one another, their former teachers, and their alma mater. More than 1,100 alumni and guests attended the weekend’s festivities, which included the golf tournament, alumni classes, Spring Alumni Dinner, the family cookout, and class reunions.

Alumni, faculty, and guests reconnect at the 20th annual Spring Alumni Dinner

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spring alumni dinner Friday evening was a night of recognition for special faculty and alumni, as more than 350 alumni and guests gathered in the W. W. Browning, Jr., Great Hall for the 20th annual Spring Alumni Dinner.

(above) Teri Broom shares a photo of her first graders (top right) 2016 Ralph B. Rogers Award recipient Casey Gendason at Upper School Final Assembly (bottom right) Young Alumni Service Citation recipient Beau Harbour ’01 with David Dini and Alan Schoellkopf ’91

Retiring faculty members Bill Kysor, Barbara York, and Lei Zhang were honored for their combined 78 years of service to the School. First-grade teacher Teri Broom eloquently spoke on behalf of the faculty and staff, sharing her perspective on the St. Mark’s experience through her lens as the wife of Christopher ’87, the mother of Kent ’16 and Blake ’21, and the teacher of young Marksmen.

Ralph B. Rogers Alumni Award

Young Alumni Service Citation

The Ralph B. Rogers Alumni Award honors the

The Alumni Board selected Beau Harbour ’01

legacy of Ralph B. Rogers, the Rogers family,

to receive the Young Alumni Service Citation,

and the St. Mark’s faculty by honoring a teacher

which recognizes the outstanding service of an

or staff member who supports the School’s

alumnus prior to his 15th Reunion. Beau has

mission by extending himself or herself beyond

been an integral member of the St. Mark’s Alumni

the boundaries of the job description. The

Association since he walked across the School’s

Ralph B. Rogers Award Committee Chair, Sandy

commencement stage. As a founding member

Campbell ’76, announced finalists for the 2015–

of the New York Regional Committee since 2006,

2016 school year: Casey Gendason, Doug Rummel,

Beau’s leadership has strengthened alumni activity

and Lei Zhang. The 2016 winner, Casey Gendason,

and engagement on the East Coast. He has worked

was announced at Upper School Final Assembly

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become a model for St. Mark’s regional clubs across the nation. Beau has been a devoted supporter of the School by serving as a long-time Class Agent.

He enthusiastically led the Class of 2001 during his 5th, 10th, and 15th Reunion, helping his classmates break multiple records along the way. Beau and his

An invaluable contributor on the Board of Trustees,

wife Stephanie live in New York and are the parents

Jeff’s service began in 2004 in an advisory capacity

of two young boys, Luke and Caleb.

to the Audit Committee, a Committee he has served continuously ever since, including as chair

Alumni Service Medal

in 2012. Jeff formally joined the Board of Trustees

The Alumni Service Medal, St. Mark’s highest

in 2010, and throughout the past three years Jeff

volunteer service award, was presented to Jeff

has chaired the Finance Committee of the Board

Hillier ’76 for his distinguished and longstanding

and served on the Executive Committee. The

(above left) Alumni Service Medal recipient Jeff Hillier ’76 with David Dini and Alan Schoellkopf ’91 (above) Marksmen from the Class of 1981 reconnect before Spring Alumni Dinner

contributions to the School. Jeff joined the School’s

impact of Jeff’s work will carry well into the future.

Alumni Board in 2006, and the following year, Jeff

He serves as a member of the Planning Committee

and his wife Kathryne chaired the memorable

for Goals for St. Mark’s IV and the Architecture &

Centennial Weekend Celebration. The next year,

Construction Committee, helping design the new

Jeff helped establish the School’s inaugural Alumni

Winn Family Science Center. Jeff and Kathryne are

Weekend. After leading the Activities, Awards,

the proud parents of two Marksmen, Travis ’09 and

and Nominating Committees of the Alumni

Cameron ’13.

Board, Jeff was elected President of the Alumni Association, where he focused on expanding the School’s alumni network to provide mentoring opportunities for Marksmen of all generations.

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weekend activities

Friday on Campus As students arrived at School on the Friday of Alumni Weekend, so did hundreds of alumni, ready to relive their days as Marksmen. After a welcome and state of the school address from Eugene McDermott Headmaster David W. Dini, alumni had the chance to attend special classes taught by former and current faculty. Master Teacher Emeritus Tom Adams delivered a presidential history lesson and ended by reciting his famous Fast Talking routine, which included every state, every book in the Bible, every point on the compass, and every train stop from New York to Chicago. Eugene McDermott Master Teaching Chair in Science John Mead shared his experience meeting the team that discovered and described Homo naledi, the most important human fossil find since Lucy. Dr. John Perryman, Director of the Leadership & Ethics Program, examined three legislative acts passed in 1862 that forever transformed the nation and revealed the best in leadership practices and longterm planning. Alumni Chapel homilist Trustee David Sammons ’76 reflected on the impact St. Mark’s has had on his life. Wrapping up the day, alumni and students had the opportunity to hear from Ali Rowghani ’91, Managing Partner at Y Combinator and former Twitter and Pixar CFO, and Ned Price ’01, Spokesperson and Senior Director for Strategic Communications for the National Security Council.

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weekend activities, continued Alumni Golf Tournament Alumni, faculty, trustees, and friends began the weekend at the annual Alumni Golf Tournament. Nearly 100 golfers enjoyed a day on the links, followed by an awards reception at Brookhaven Country Club.

Saturday Family Cookout The Alumni Weekend celebration continued with the family cookout on campus, complete with face painters, balloon artists, and a bounce house.

The St. Mark’s Blues Band provided entertainment on the Perot Family Quadrangle, while Doc Browning led games in the gym for children.

The Science Lecture Hall and planetarium were packed with guests attending science shows by Ken Owens ’89 and Dr. Steve Balog, Cecil H. and Ida Green Master Teaching Chair in Science.

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(from top to bottom) Class of 1966 50th Reunion Class of 1971 45th Reunion Class of 1976 40th Reunion

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(from top to bottom) Class of 1981 35th Reunion Class of 1986 30th Reunion Class of 1991 25th Reunion

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reunion giving St. Mark’s is fortunate to have one of the most robust alumni programs in the country. Each spring, as hundreds of alumni return to 10600 Preston Road to enjoy Alumni Weekend festivities, Marksmen from 10 graduating classes celebrate their quinquennial Reunions. From the 5th to the 50th, these Reunion celebrations are often a highlight of the Weekend as classmates reconnect with one another. The increased emphasis on Reunions also created a new level of excitement among alumni seeking to raise significant class gifts. In 2015–2016, Reunions raised more than $810,000, accounting for 39 percent of total alumni dollars.

Alumni Weekend 2016 capped another historic year, with the Classes of 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1986, and 1976 breaking reunion records.

The Class of 2011 is paving the way for recent graduates by breaking the 5th Reunion Record and raising more than $12,000. The Class of 2001 broke the 15th Reunion Record, raising more than $75,000. Previously, they broke the 5th and 10th Reunion Records. Their demonstration of philanthropy models an example for future generations of Marksmen. The Class of 1996 broke the 20th Reunion Record by raising more than $132,000. With 84 percent of their gifts representing Reunion year increases, the class banded together to make this achievement possible. Finally, the Class of 1986 broke the 30th Reunion Record by raising more than $183,000. Only two other classes, 1977 and 1964, in the history of the School have hit this mark.

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parents of alumni Parents of Marksmen develop special relationships with one another that forever connect their families to the St. Mark’s community. As their sons celebrated their reunions during Alumni Weekend, the Parents of 2006 and 2011 took the opportunity to reconnect as well. Melinda and Jim Johnson hosted the Parents of 2006 Reunion, while the Parents of 2011 gathered at the home of Beth and Tom Montgomery. Nearly 80 parents of alumni took part in an evening full of reminiscing and reconnecting.

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Spotlight Graduate Hall and The Terrill Society mark two unique ways that Marksmen are cementing our legacy.

“This room is a visual representation of delayed gratification,” Wallace Hall ’80 said at the dedication, referring to a line in the School’s statement of purpose and alluding to the years it (above) The Hall Family with Eugene McDermott Headmaster David W. Dini and Board President Taylor Wilson ’81 (right) Jeff Genecov ’77 finds his name in Graduate Hall

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took to bring the concept to completion.

For more than a century, the School in all of its iterations has added new men of character to the

The project holds particular meaning to Taylor

growing community of Marksmen. Now, after

Wilson ’81, President of the Board of Trustees,

decades of planning, the names of 5,564 graduates

whose father, grandfather, and sons are also

line the walls of Graduate Hall. This newly

graduates of the School. He said, “Looking at the

renovated study hall, inside Centennial Hall, is

blank panels on the wall, knowing that those will

covered with 36 custom wood panels. Nineteen

be filled with the names of great young men who

of the those panels are filled with the names of

are going to come through these halls in the years

every single graduate from the Terrill School, Texas

ahead, tells a great story of what we have built here.”

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This gift from the Hall Family and the Class of 1980

more names from the Class of 2016 were added to

will serve as a lasting tribute to past, present, and

the walls.

future Marksmen. While more than half of the Graduate Hall panels are filled with names, 17

On December 2, 2015, the School officially

panels remain blank, ready to list future Marksmen.

dedicated Graduate Hall in a ceremony that

As students file in each day to study, Graduate

acknowledged Wallace Hall ’80, who spent 20 years

Hall will honor the legacy of the past and give

dreaming about the project. Wallace proposed

inspiration for what lies ahead.

the idea to his classmates as the Class of 1980 was

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searching for a way to leave a lasting mark on the

As Eugene McDermott Headmaster David W. Dini

School. Thanks to a generous gift from the Hall

concluded, “This room highlights that we are all

family, as well as the funds from the Class of 1980

part of something much bigger than ourselves here

Endowment, Graduate Hall became a reality.

at St. Mark’s.”

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(left) Josh Cohen ’87, Mike Warnecke ’87, Scurry Johnson ’81, and Ken Hersh ’81 at the 2011 Alumni Holiday Luncheon

The Terrill Society

“Listing St. Mark’s as a beneficiary of your

The Menter B. Terrill Society consists of alumni and

retirement plan offers a direct, quick, emotion-free

friends who make the decision to leave St. Mark’s a

path to including the School in your long-term

part of their legacy. Making gifts through bequests,

plan,” said Mike Warnecke ’87. “The fact that you

trusts, real estate, life insurance, retirement plans,

can go online and it is as simple as a click with no

and deferred charitable gift annuities are ways

lawyer necessary makes this option easy

community members can contribute to the School

for someone wishing to make a difference at

in a unique way.

the School.”

Development Committee Chair of the Board of

The website and growth of Planned Giving efforts at

Trustees Mike Warnecke ’87 has put much time

the School will propel The Menter B. Terrill Society

and effort into expanding and driving the Planned

in a huge way. In making a planned gift to the

Giving effort at the School. This summer St. Mark’s

School, it allows community members to change

will launch a Planned Giving website in hopes of

the future of St. Mark’s and create their own legacy

educating the community on the progress that

at the School forever.

has been made with the program and the growing options of unique, stress-free ways to make a gift to the School. The website highlights two featured gift options: how to establish a charitable gift annuity with the School and listing St. Mark’s as a beneficiary of a person’s retirement fund.

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Parent Volunteers

It’s not uncommon for parents to have connections

Life at St. Mark’s is built on a community of servant-

with the School, even before their sons don their

leaders. From the seniors who act as role models

white oxford shirts and gray shorts. As a student,

for their Lower School buddies to the teachers who

Jay Yepuri attended Louisville Collegiate School,

are always willing to listen and help, a culture of

which at the time was led by former Eugene

giving back has driven this School forward since its

McDermott Headmaster Arnie Holtberg. Naturally,

inception.

Jay and his wife Moha were ecstatic when their son Neil entered first grade at St. Mark’s in 2013. Their

Across campus, members of the community are

youngest son Evan will also enter St. Mark’s as a

constantly going above and beyond to ensure

first-grader this fall. Today, the couple’s St. Mark’s

sustained excellence. One of our most generous

connection is even stronger, as Moha sponsors

community groups is the parent volunteers. In the

the Lower School Chess Club and Jay helps coach

cafeteria, the libraries, the Chapel, and beyond, an

basketball and soccer.

army of parent volunteers permeates the School, supporting all aspects of campus. This group of

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“Building our careers and family in Dallas, we

ambassadors not only give their resources but also

were so grateful that our older son Neil was able

their time and talent to further the mission of

to have Mr. Holtberg as his headmaster for his

our School.

first year at St. Mark’s,” said Moha. “Our family

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connection drew us to the School, but our interests

of the philanthropy that supports every boy at

in philanthropy at St. Mark’s stem from wanting

St. Mark’s. This is why Nancy and her husband

to contribute to its vibrant legacy, the learning

Michael choose to make the School a philanthropic

opportunities that our son is receiving, and our

priority not just for their sons but for all Marksmen

long-term interest in educating the next generation

who will benefit from a St. Mark’s education.

of exceptional boys.”

“We love the School’s values and how St. Mark’s Nancy Goldberg has also been a part of the

strives to educate the whole boy while raising a

School community since before her sons became

generation of leaders who have an obligation to

Marksmen. She recalls early memories of the

serve,” Nancy said.

(left) Moha Yepuri sponsors a Chess Club meeting with son Neil ’25 (above) Nancy Goldberg helps serve hungry Marksmen in the cafeteria

School, not only as the sister of an alumnus but also as a Hockaday alumna. Twelve years

Nancy and Moha continue to lead our School

ago, Nancy reconnected with the School as a

as volunteers in the St. Mark’s Fund. At the end

parent when her oldest son Henry ’16 started first

of the year, after all of the gifts and pledges have

grade. Now Henry is an alumnus himself and his

been counted, the St. Mark’s Fund is much more

younger brother Owen ’21 is preparing to start

than an essential pillar of the School’s financial

eighth grade at St. Mark’s. All the while, Nancy has

foundation. The Fund serves as a representation of

supported her boys as a Choir Mom, Lower School

the thousands of donors and volunteers who have

Coordinator, and served as a St. Mark’s Fund

invested countless hours, talent, and resources into

Co-Chair. In this latest role, Nancy is appreciative

the School they all love.

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Thinking Forward Goals for St. Mark’s IV

“The lives of the students are bound together by an invisible band of something that makes them as one great family of brothers, and as a family they began to labor and to accomplish for their school.”

(above) A student studies outside on the Perot Family Quadrangle

While this sentiment certainly applies to the

School until its force may be felt after us and its

St. Mark’s of today, it was written more than 100

principles travel down through the ages, with

years ago by the editor of The Terrill School’s 1914

honor just as pure and unchallengeable as the

Terrillian yearbook. It is a sentiment that has been

respect and love we feel for our School today.”

carried through generations as the Terrill School morphed into The Cathedral School, and later, as it

Even in 1914, the students of the Terrill School felt

merged with Texas Country Day School to become

their school was special. They knew they attended

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an exceptional school, one that “has put Dallas on the educational map,” as the 1916 yearbook

“From the first, a spirit enshrouded the new, little school,” the Terrillian continues. “This spirit united

declared. But they also felt the responsibility to maintain that excellence.

us all in our one great desire to immortalize this

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opportunity for the School to study and evaluate itself and identify growth opportunities. It is a community-wide project, seeking input from every corner of campus and beyond. Led by a 40-member

(clockwise from top left) Faculty member Jason Lange shares his input at the Winter Weekend in-service day

committee that represents the whole community, it includes parents, alumni, current and past trustees, past Presidents of the Board, parents of alumni, administrators, faculty, and staff members.

For more than a century, the institution that today

During the school year, the Committee held

is St. Mark’s has strived to improve itself, just as

community engagement events, hosting

it strives to improve its boys. The School cannot

small-group meetings that focused on various

fulfill its mission of educating leaders of character

goals and topics. At sixteen separate group

by sitting still. To ensure that St. Mark’s remains

sessions, more than 250 key volunteers worked

a future-thinking institution, in 1984, the School

with the Planning Committee to further hone

created its very first strategic plan, Goals for

the community’s mission and values. Parents,

St. Mark’s. This guiding document captured an

faculty, alumni, and students shared their favorite

assessment of every aspect of campus life, from

traditions and their visions for the School’s future.

Upper School students sing with their Lower School Buddies Middle School teacher Rebecca Jenkins works with two of her students

the classroom to the boardroom, and produced actionable recommendations to strengthen and

During the 2016 Winter Weekend in-service day,

advance the mission of the School.

nearly 200 teachers, coaches, and staff collaborated around tables in the Great Hall, taking a hard look

In November 2015, the planning process to

at “who we are as an institution.” Led by members

create the fourth iteration began with the launch

of the Planning Committee and the School’s

of Goals for St. Mark’s IV. This endeavor is an

strategic planning consultant, RJ Valentino of

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(opposite and below) Students of all ages mingle between classes

the Napa Group, the faculty reviewed St. Mark’s

The work on St. Mark’s latest strategic plan will

mission and goals. By the end of the day, the walls

continue through Fall 2016 and the School will

of the Great Hall were covered in poster-sized

continue to seek feedback from the community.

Post-It Notes upon which each group had written

But in the end, Goals for St. Mark’s IV will be all

ideas like “model the character we want our boys

about the boys. While this process will determine

to learn” and “discuss integration of character

tangible goals like campus improvements and

education on departmental levels.” On one poster,

curricular enhancements, the end product is to

bulleted and underlined, was the phrase “our

produce men of character who will make the

primary focus is the boys.” These statements serve

world a better place. This past year, sophomore

as good reminders to the passionate group of

students were introduced to a redesigned English

educators of what the School’s mission is all about.

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“These aren’t just abstract principles that hover in conceptual space,” Dr. Stegemoeller said. “We want the boys to develop and understand, in a real way, compelling answers to key questions.”

While Leadership and Ethics has long been a part of the St. Mark’s education, it never had a curricular home. For years, the administration worked to develop a course driven by leadership education where boys don’t just learn their subjects — they learn how to become character-driven men. In 2015, with the coordination of the entire English Department, this course came to fruition with the debut of English 10: The Habits of Thriving. The purpose of the new English 10 class, as stated in its syllabus, is to “teach all tenth-grade students, through the study of language and literature, the concepts, virtues, and skills that will help them to become good men.” All of the basic tenets of an English class remain. Students still learn grammar and vocabulary, how to analyze text, and how to

Leadership & Ethics (above) Kannan Sharma ’18 in a 10th grade English class

The ultimate goal of a college-preparatory school is

write research papers. But every lesson has been tailored to teach the boys how to be better men as well as better scholars.

“English 10 is a home for deliberate and extended

to prepare its students for college. St. Mark’s takes a

teaching of the School’s longstanding focus

broader view on education, striving to prepare boys

on character education,” English Department Chair

for manhood. For years, the Leadership and Ethics

Michael Morris said. “We want the boys to acquire

Program, led by Dr. John Perryman, Assistant

the wisdom and language necessary for thinking

Head of Upper School; Dr. Martin Stegemoeller,

about and communicating their plans for

Malcolm K. and Minda Brachman Master Teaching

the future.”

Chair; and Amy Reck, Middle School math teacher,

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has encouraged students to consider how they

From the moment students walk into the classroom,

can help move their communities forward and

leadership takes a front-row seat. Students are

care for one another. The Program asserts that a

expected not just to excel, but also to help their

strong education is about more than imparting

classmates excel. Even the class rules have been

knowledge; it’s about training young men to take

rewritten to put character first, with expectations

responsibility for their actions and duties with

like “be appropriately critical of your classmates’

courage and honor.

opinions or performance, but never cross the

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line into mockery or condescension.” English 10’s

“The writing prompts have allowed boys in the class

vocabulary includes words like empathy, modesty,

to recognize their roles in communities and how

and constancy. Students are expected not only

they can learn to thrive in those roles,” he said.

to learn their definitions but also to ingrain the concepts in their daily lives.

The summer before attending the English 10 class, students read This Boy’s Life, Tobias Wolff’s

“All of our papers have been related to how we can

memoir of adolescence, filled with difficult choices

grow as men and how we can care for the people

that molded Wolff’s own path to manhood. In

around us,” said Kobe Roseman ’18, one of the first

classroom discussions, questions about Wolff’s

students to experience the new course.

character naturally meld with academic analysis.

(below) Lynne Weber’s class sits outdoors as they discuss Truman Capote

GayMarie Vaughan’s English 10 class (below) An excerpt from This Boy’s Life

“We look at the literary artistry of any book through the lens of character education,” Michael Morris said. “For example, we might discuss how Wolff uses the motif of mirror to reveal how Toby is thinking about himself as he progresses through his middle school years.”

While English 10 is a sophomore course, it represents a team effort across all divisions and departments to make each Marksman’s education a single, coherent journey. Among the St. Mark’s faculty, there is a culture of collaboration. With all grade levels on the same campus, St. Mark’s has a unique opportunity to shape a student’s entire

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journey. Teachers from different grade levels are encouraged to observe one another’s classes to experience new techniques and gain a wider lens on their students’ experience. And before the school year started in August, the entire faculty engaged in small-group sessions that mixed all departments and divisions and resulted in a greater spirit of teamwork.

Likewise, while English 10 focuses on sophomore students, it is also one of many steps along the path to manhood. The English class seems like the most natural environment for discussing leadership, but most departments have already adopted similar themes. Leadership and ethics is a major component of the Middle School humanities curriculum. AP environmental science is an obvious setting for teaching boys about ethical decision-making. The Lower School is already a strong incubator for future leaders with programs like Peacemakers and the Leadership Wall election.

Every class, no matter the subject, has the ability to teach boys about character education.

“Each boy has a responsibility to make his classroom the most positive and productive environment possible,” said sixth-grade math teacher and Leadership and Ethics Program Assistant Director Amy Reck. “While we certainly want our boys to experience strong character education that will help them make ethical strong ethical men in their personal lives.”

“We look at the literary artistry of any book through the lens of character education.”

Across campus, the themes of the Leadership and

“One motto of the Leadership and Ethics Program

decisions in their careers, we also want them to be

Ethics Program are guiding the teaching process.

is ‘boys are cared for, men care,’” said Philosophy

Boys are encouraged to step up in their classes

Club president Jackson Cole ’16. “The themes

and help one another implicitly as part of the

of servant-leadership extend to every area of life

culture rather than explicitly as part of the course.

and encourage students to go beyond just

For generations, Marksmen have been taught

what’s expected.”

(above) English Department Chair Michael Morris discusses a passage from This Boy’s Life in his classes

that character is just as important as scholarship.

Now, that ethos is being codified into the foundation of St. Mark’s curriculum.

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The Winn Family Science Center Project Update

In 1961, as America was enthralled by the Space Race, the McDermott-Green Math-Science Quadrangle elevated St. Mark’s to the national stage. In the years since, the very foundation of science and technology has evolved at the speed of light.

With a lead gift of $10 million from the Winn

Mankind has ventured to the farthest reaches of the solar system, a

and biology. It will be an incubator to produce the

journey that in 2015 was taken to new horizons by Alan Stern ’75.

next generation of men who will change the world.

Family Foundation, St. Mark’s was given the chance to transform science education for another generation of Marksmen. The School has invested several years of consideration into what will become the Winn Family Science Center. When the doors open, the Center will be more than a building where students learn physics, chemistry,

Self-driving cars, once imagined only in science fiction, are already on the road, with the help of forward-thinkers like Google’s David Lu ’01

But before these dreams become reality, the

and Mark Stevens ’05. And medical research is changing lives every

practicalities of a world-class science education

day with breakthroughs in genetics, similar to the work being done by

building must be addressed. After months of

the students on St. Mark’s award-winning International Genetically

diligent research and review, the Board of Trustees’

Engineered Machine Competition team. Today’s Marksmen will

Architecture & Construction Committee selected

become tomorrow’s explorers, inventors, and visionaries. As science

New York-based Robert A.M. Stern Architects

education advances, St. Mark’s has dreamed of offering a state-of-the-

(RAMSA) to bring the building to life. RAMSA is

art facility to match and foster students’ intellect and curiosity. Now, the

no stranger to Dallas, having recently designed

Winn Family Science Center is the result of that dream.

the George W. Bush Presidential Library on the SMU Campus. Executing RAMSA’s vision will

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(top) Adam Subel ’17 connects with a Van der Graaf generator in Stephen Houpt’s physics class (right) Middle School students program a Lego robot

be The Beck Group, the construction company with a long-standing relationship with St. Mark’s,

(below) Ward Rushton ’16 and Jake Byers ’16 assist Captain Sunshine’s Chemistry Show during Alumni Weekend

who built the Robert K. Hoffman Center and Centennial Hall.

RAMSA’s process began with a conversation that involved members of the entire School community.

Additional architects and lab consultants were brought in to figure out a plan that would fit the entire School’s needs. Upper School students would need labs to perform graduate-level genetic research and a maker space to foster creativity.

The Middle School needs spaces to facilitate the hands-on learning that ignites a passion for scientific curiosity. And the Lower School, which currently learns science in a classroom next to the Green Library, needs a space to call its own.

Taking all of these needs into account, RAMSA drew up several design options. In the spring of 2016, the Board approved a schematic design that calls for a multiphase construction process.

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“The Winn Family Science Center will serve as an exemplar for STEM education on the day it opens and for years to come.” (top) Dr. Steve Balog leads a Planetarium show during Alumni Weekend (above right) Alan Jiang ’18 in chemistry class

Everything west of the ceramic Periodic Table will

The community will see a completely new facade

be removed to make room for the new Winn Family

of campus in the two-story Science Center and

Science Center. The two-story building will include

domed planetarium, paying homage to the

50,000 square feet of new space filled with state-of-

inspiring view delivered in 1961 when the original

the-art facilities. A new science lecture hall will seat

Quadrangle came to life. Steve Winn ’64 has shared

250 and will be able to facilitate both classes and

his memory of driving down Preston Road as a

special events. Inspired by the work of longtime

child and seeing the newly completed observatory.

faculty member Arthur Douglas, a new

He knew that St. Mark’s was where he belonged.

greenhouse will allow students to explore flora and

Now the School, in partnership with the Winn

fauna from across the globe. A domed planetarium

Family, the Board, and other donors, dreams of a

will serve multiple disciplines, taking students on

time when this new building will inspire the next

journeys across the galaxy. All interior finishes in

generation of young pioneers.

the existing two-story McDermott-Green Math & Science Quadrangle will be renovated, giving

“I feel we have an obligation to always look to the

new life to the building and giving Middle School

future with high aspirations,” Eugene McDermott

classes and physics labs modern learning spaces.

Headmaster David W. Dini told The ReMarker.

But perhaps the most visible change will be seen by those driving down Preston Road.

“We’ve inherited a great legacy because so many people looked to the future and said, ‘We should dream big, and we should set the highest standards.’”

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(top) The Class of 2016 dons its blue shirts for the first time

Maybe we first came to the School to achieve that purpose, but we stayed because of the love we share. More than anything—more than our different achievements and interests—that love is what truly bonds us together as brothers.

As the Class of 2016 entered its final year at St. Mark’s, we lacked a true singular goal. But as time passed, one thing began to stand out: our desire to connect not only with one another but also with the rest of the School. We made a point to meet with our Lower School buddies outside

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the traditionally scheduled activities. We played with them on Friday mornings before school and stopped to talk to them in the cafeteria. We also found a connection by reaching out to the freshman class, gathering together for breakfast tacos and to share some brotherly advice. We found

by Jackson Cole ’16, Philip Montgomery ’16, and Philip Smart ’16

that by drawing closer with those going down the same path we had traveled, our class also bonded and drew closer together.

While we may pursue different interests, what connects the Class of 2016 is our genuine love for St. Mark’s. Without this deep connection to 10600 Preston Road and the people who reside there, St. Mark’s is only a vessel through which to learn math, English, and science. But with this profound connection we feel, it is and always will be more than that.

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Read by many freshman English classes, Homer’s The Odyssey speaks to this truth. At one point, Odysseus descends past the river Styx into the Underworld. When he reaches the Elysian Fields, where the fallen heroes reside, he finds his old friend, the great warrior Achilles. There, Odysseus tells him of the great fame and recognition the warrior has gained on earth for his conquests.

Achilles laments that fame means nothing to a

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dead man because, eventually, everyone will forget this transient renown. In this regard, a parallel can be made to the senior class: After we leave, SPC championships and great academic exploits will eventually be forgotten. But what can never disappear is the love we feel for the School, the efforts we made to connect with younger students, and the pride that wells up in our chests as we continue to call ourselves Marksmen.

This pride will stay with us forever, and we hope that if nothing else, we leave behind a legacy of caring for this place that has given us so much.

(top) Seniors walk the halls in their blue shirts for the first time

Whether it has been helping a student who’s struggling, playing tag on the Lower School playground, or showing up to practice early and staying late, it’s these little moments of serving

(above) Jalen Lynch’16 with his Lower School buddy

others, of truly caring about our School, that make a world of difference in the end. Our only real hope

(left) Noah Koecher ’16 shares some advice with two freshmen

is that we can say we left St. Mark’s better than when we arrived.

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Baccalaureate & Commencement In May, St. Mark’s added eighty-eight young men to its alumni ranks as the Class of 2016 celebrated its Commencement.

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The Seniors began their final week as students with a day dedicated to their youngest Marksmen brothers. The Class of 2016 joined the first-grade Class of 2027 for a day at the Dallas Zoo. Senior Week continued with Baccalaureate, their final chapel service as students. The boys lined the hall leading into the Chapel and applauded as the faculty and staff processed in. The Class selected Joe Milliet, Thomas B. Walker III ’73 Mathematics Department Chair, to deliver a parting message on behalf of the faculty. Joe shared stories from his favorite sport, baseball, a game where the player’s goal is to make it home.

“There are many ways to view and build a home.

You can always come home to St. Mark’s,” Joe told (opposite) Seniors reminisce at Baccalaureate

the boys. “No matter how long you’ve been away, or what your journey may have been, you will never be stranded. You are St. Mark’s alumni. Whether

(above) Faculty members applaud the senior class after Baccalaureate

you are 20, 40, 60, or 80 years old, you can always come home to St. Mark’s.”

Speaking for his Class, Drew Baxley ’16 thanked the

(left) Hunter Alexander ’16 and Brannon Rouse ’16 with JT Sutcliffe

parents and teachers who supported him and his “brothers” on their journey through St. Mark’s. He also reflected on his own family’s journey and the

(below) Seniors welcome the faculty into Baccalaureate

lessons he learned along the way.

“The reward isn’t just a diploma at the end of twelve years of hard work,” Drew said. “The reward is that you become a good man.”

Following the service, the faculty and staff lined the walkway outside of the Chapel and applauded their former students.

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(above) Seniors sing the alma mater at the conclusion of Commencement (far right) Commencement speaker Jbeau Lewis ’98 shares his experiences

“Eighty-eight young men who are scientists, artists,

(right) Valedictorian Akshay Malhotra ’16 speaks at Commencement (opposite) Seniors walk to the Commencement stage

writers, athletes, and leaders held together by the common thread of being Marksmen.”

Commencement Speaker and music agent A few days later, on a cool Friday night, the Class

Jbeau Lewis ’98 shared his own journey through

of 2016 donned St. Mark’s signature white dinner

St. Mark’s and beyond. He spoke of tackling the

jackets and walked into the Cecil H. and Ida Green

unexpected struggles and decisions life threw at

Commencement Theater to complete their journey

him and the way St. Mark’s prepared him for those

as St. Mark’s students. Senior Class President Philip

times in his life when he faced challenges.

Montgomery ’16 shared what Commencement

He urged the graduates to follow their instincts,

meant to him: “On this beautiful, bittersweet night,

find what they are passionate about, and pursue

we well up and overflow with the pride of being

their goals.

Marksmen and the brotherhood we have shared for so many years and will continue to share for many years to come.”

“While we’ll all take different paths from here, we can all trace our paths back to this incredible place and all it has given us,” Jbeau said. “I hope you

Valedictorian Akshay Malhotra ’16 reflected on the

leave here tonight with a fresh appreciation and

School’s mission of transforming boys into men

understanding of your education, that you’ll value

of character: “The Class of 2016 has achieved this

your friendships and your experiences just as much

mission. It is not 88 Marksboys that will walk across

as your grades, that you’ll savor your St. Mark’s

this stage in a few minutes but 88 Marksmen.”

moments forever, and never forget how much this place means to all of us.”

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baccalaureate address Drew Baxley ’16 Many of you know that my

central characteristics: he leads courageously; he rejects

experience in coming to

passivity; he accepts responsibility; and he expects a

St. Mark’s was unique.

greater reward.

I entered in the first grade, bright eyed, fat cheeked, and excited to be part of a new community. When I heard the news that my family would be moving to Reno, Nevada, for my dad’s new job, I had conflicting emotions about leaving behind my new St. Mark’s friends. Yet, the prospect of a new perspective and new friends excited me.

The other greatest gift my father gave me was re-enrolling me at St. Mark’s when we moved back to Dallas. I cannot express how much it meant to me to be immediately welcomed back without any reservation by this class. I realized that I may have lost one brother, but in coming back to St. Mark’s, I gained 87 new brothers. I could not imagine a better group of guys to journey on the path to manhood with. Together we have laughed, we have fought, we have procrastinated, we

Skip ahead two years to April of 2007. Everything in the

have learned, we have cried, and most important, we

life of third-grade Drew seemed perfect. Then, in a matter

have grown alongside this remarkable campus. Everyday

of months, everything collapsed before me. My brother

I look around and realize that the Class of 2016 and the

Noah was born with a rare chromosomal condition that

faculty who guide us is constantly echoing the lessons

took his life only 27 hours after his birth. In the following

of manhood taught to me by my father over eight years

months, the housing market crashed, my dad lost his job,

ago. You all may not know it, but every day you remind

and we moved midway through my fourth grade

me, and everyone on this campus, how one should live.

year back to Dallas. In a few short months, I had lost my brother, my new friends, and my sense of security.

These bitter moments were critical in my development as a man.

The Path to Manhood will be neither straight nor easy. All we must do is make the best decision in each circumstance, and eventually our actions will lead us to our goal. Once we arrive, we will raise the next

During the next few months of painful transition,

generation onto our shoulders and teach them to lead

despite tragedy, my dad did two things specifically that

courageously, reject passivity, accept responsibility,

I can never repay him for. First, he taught me the most

and expect a greater reward.

important lesson I have learned in life so far—he taught me what a man is. In a time when I hardly knew which direction was up, my dad was a solid foundation. He showed by word and action that a good man has four

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commencement address Philip Montgomery ’16 I’ve realized that the real goal

definitions in my speech. So instead, today I choose its

of the Class of 2016 was never

under-appreciated younger brother: the thesaurus. Do

to be the best class — it was to

you know what happens when you look up the word

be the one that made the biggest

marksmen in a thesaurus? Outside of synonyms for

difference in the lives of those

sharpshooter, nothing. I’d like to think that’s because

around them. Every class has

there’s nothing quite like a Marksman, no other word

exceptional athletes, artists and

in the English language that really means the same

scholars in its ranks, so as much

thing. That the experiences we have shared make us

as I’m proud of the individual and group achievements of

different. Maybe not better, but different, and maybe

our grade, they don’t make the Class of 2016 special.

that difference creates a love that we can never forget.

The exact details of our journey together may fade with

I’ll tell you that we love this school as if it is our own home. It doesn’t matter if we’ve spent four years, twelve years, or a lifetime connected to St. Mark’s; it means something special to each and every one of us. I have the courage to stand up and talk to you today because I know that on this stage there are 87 men who share that love of St. Mark’s with me, who always have my back because of it. They’re winners, they’re fighters, they’re leaders, and they’re doers and they sit before you on the last day of their St. Mark’s journey wondering how it all ended up so perfectly.

As I was writing this speech, I spent a lot of time thinking about that. How our experience all came together as if it

time but the love, the love will always stay. On this beautiful, bittersweet night, we well up and overflow with that love, with the pride of being Marksmen, with the brotherhood we have shared for so many years and will continue to share for many to come. We hope that this love and pride has translated into something greater. That we have met our goal. That we have made a positive difference in the lives of our teachers, friends, and family who all gave us so much and asked for so little. There lies the meaning of our experience. On a night like tonight, you feel that meaning flow through you and seep deep into your bones. It’s love, it’s pride, it’s nostalgia, it’s sadness, and it’s joy all at the same time.

was meant to be. How when every door closed, another opened. How with every success, another challenge appeared. I believe that it’s a product of the St. Mark’s environment, and that environment stems from the impact of all the teachers, family members, fellow Marksmen, and friends that sit in the audience today.

I promised a friend that I wouldn’t use any dictionary

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These excerpts were taken from Drew Baxley’s Baccalaureate address and Philip Montgomery’s Commencement address.

To view their full speeches and see more from both events, visit www.smtexas.org/classof2016

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class of 2016 college matriculation Southern Methodist University. . . . . . . . . Bradford Beck

Spencer Bernardo-Cheng

Greyson Gallagher

Graham Gillespie

Jalen Lynch

Charlie O’Brien

PJ Voorheis University of Texas at Austin. . . . . . . . . . . . Jake Byers

Will Clark

Chance Cooley

Mahir Karim

Davis Marsh

Alex Sanchez Stanford University...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philip Montgomery

Michael Mosle

Zachary Naidu

Mitchell So

Drew Taylor University of Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Eichenwald

Akshay Malhotra

Ammar Plumber

Anvit Reddy

Brent Weisberg Vanderbilt University. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drew Baxley

William Caldwell

Henry Goldberg

John Landry

Ward Rushton University of Chicago.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Dannenmaier

Ashton Hashemipour

Cameron Lam

Matthew Lawson New York University..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harrison Chen

Stephen Chen

Will Garden

Link Lipsitz Texas A&M University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kent Broom

Reid Gaskill

Angel Reyes

John Sadlowski University of Virginia.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Will Diamond

JT Graass

Taylor Rohrich Washington and Lee University.. . . . . . . . Will Hardage

Roby Mize

Max Sadlowski

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Washington University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arno Goetz in St. Louis Kevin He

Kevin Kim Harvard University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim O’Meara

Eugene Song Northwestern University.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graham Kirstein

Avery Powell Princeton University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parker Dixon

Kevin Wu Rice University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnathon Berry

Justin Berry University of Southern California. . . . . . Noah Koecher

Leighton Okada Yale University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackson Cole

Eric Li Amherst College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cameron Clark Arizona State University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake Curreri Austin Community College.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Harrison Kampf Carleton College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Sharng Columbia University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Choe Cornell University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grant Uebele Dartmouth College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryce Killian Duke University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Skapek Furman University.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hunter Alexander Georgetown University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake Galant Massachusetts Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alden James of Technology Oxford College of Emory University.. . . Daniyaal Kamran Pomona College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aidan Maurstad Purdue University.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nico Sanchez Samford University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brannon Rouse Santa Clara University.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Placide St. Edward’s University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mathew Dominguez Texas Christian University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan McClain United States Air Force Academy.. . . . . . Albert Thieu University of Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Niegel Stevens University of North Carolina. . . . . . . . . . . . Philip Smart at Chapel Hill University of South Carolina. . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Mattingly University of Texas at Dallas.. . . . . . . . . . . . Abhi Thummala Trinity University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ansh Khullar Tulane University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corbin Walp Villanova University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zak Houillion Whitman College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Qin

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2012–2016 college matriculation FOUR Emory University

Case Western Reserve University Chapman University Clemson University College of William and Mary Furman University George Washington University Gettysburg College Haverford College Hendrix College Houston Baptist University Howard University Indiana University Johns Hopkins University Lehigh University Louisiana State University Marion Military Institute Maryland Institute College of Art Northeastern University Oberlin Conservatory of Music Oxford College of Emory University Pepperdine University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Samford University Santa Clara University St. John’s University St. Lawrence University Swarthmore College Tufts University United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy University of California at Berkeley University of Houston University of Illinois University of Kansas University of Minnesota University of Mississippi University of New Mexico University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Wisconsin Virginia Military Institute Whitman College

THREE Colgate University Georgia Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Purdue University Rhodes College St. Edward’s University Texas Tech University Tulane University University of Michigan University of Missouri Columbia University of Texas at Austin — PACE

TEN OR MORE Dartmouth College Duke University Harvard University New York University Princeton University Rice University Southern Methodist University Stanford University Texas A&M University University of Pennsylvania University of Texas at Austin University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Washington University in St. Louis

FIVE TO NINE Columbia University Georgetown University Northwestern University Texas Christian University University of Chicago University of Southern California University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Austin-Plan II University of Texas at Dallas Washington and Lee University Yale University

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TWO Amherst College Austin Community College Baylor University Brown University Carnegie Mellon University Colby College Colorado State University Cornell University Davidson College Pomona College Sewanee: University of the South Trinity College Trinity University United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of Georgia University of Miami University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Notre Dame University of South Carolina Villanova University Wake Forest University

ONE American University Arizona State University Auburn University Boston College Boston University Bowling Green State University California Institute of Technology Carleton College

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Remarks 1962 | Reunion Year

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David Waggoner ’62 won his age bracket for the Austin

Victor Vescovo ’84 skied the last degree to the South Pole

Marathon in February. At the halfway point, he met up with his

this winter (72 miles), which now makes him only one step shy

grandson Thomas, who was working the water station. Thomas

of what is commonly referred to as the Explorer’s Grand Slam.

then paced David for the next mile.

Victor has already climbed all Seven Summits, and plans to make

1970 Peter Julian ’70 was featured in a solo art exhibit in Austin

1987 | Reunion Year

during November that displayed 53 of his paintings, prints, and

Josh Cohen ’87 recently became the Managing Director

drawings from the 1980s to the present. Robert Seidel ’70,

at Paradigm Financial Partners, LLC., a boutique wealth

Rick Geyer ’66, and Tom Wisseman ’70 were all able

management firm based in Westport, Connecticut, that is

to attend.

expanding its operations to Texas. Josh and his wife Ginny,

1975 Dwight Fletcher ’75 published Time on the Cross: A Father’s Tribute on November 8, 2015. The book tells of

along with their four sons Ethan, Austin, Jacob, and Luke, live in Dallas.

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the journey his family walked during his son Brian’s illness.

James Harlan ’89 recently joined InterDigital

Dwight and his family live in Dallas.

Communications as its new Director of Standards and

1977 | Reunion Year Randy Zisk ’77 and wife Shari are thrilled to announce the birth of their son Jacob Kai Zisk, born on October 18,

Competition Policy. James and his wife Ellen, along with their four children Sophia, Cortland, Emma, and Isabel, live in Plano.

2015, weighing 6 lbs., 14 oz. The happy family lives in Malibu,

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California, where Randy is a producer for the popular television

Chris Gunnin ’90 has been selected as the new Head of

show Bones at 20th Century Fox.

School for St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin, beginning

1978

in July 2016. St. Stephen’s Episcopal School was founded in 1949 as an Episcopalian boarding school. The school serves

Dr. Ruffin Graham ’78 was recently recognized as one

680 students in grades 6-12. Chris and wife Nancy, along

of the “Top Doctors” in the field of diagnostic radiology in

with children Ellie, Cooper, and Addison, live in Fort Worth,

the Cleveland Magazine. He is the Section Head for Thoracic

where Chris most recently served as the Head of Upper School

Imaging at The Cleveland Clinic. Ruffin and his wife Lou Ann,

at Trinity Valley School.

along with their daughter Emily, live in Pepper Pike, Ohio.

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the trek to the North Pole in April of next year.

1991 Craig Unterberg ’91 was appointed to the Citizens

HollerMedia, Inc., founded by Collin Cohen ’81 and David

Assistance Panel to help former residents of the Camp Lejeune

Marcus ’81, recently launched HollerHear, a mobile app in

U.S. Marine base suffering health problems stemming from

the fast-growing “social audio” space. HollerHear allows users to

decades of water pollution on the base. Craig works for Haynes

create short audio recordings and post them to their Twitter and

and Boone, LLP, New York as a partner and chair of the firm’s

Facebook timelines.

Prime Brokerage and Equity Lending Practice Group.

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1993 Michael Wisenbaker ’93 and wife Lindsey were excited to welcome their son Whitt Michael Wisenbaker into the world on April 17, 2015, weighing 8 lbs., 1 oz. The family lives in Dallas.

1996 Toni and Daniel Hunt ’96 are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter Darlington Hunt. She was born on June 12, 2015, weighing 6 lbs., 9 oz. and was 19.5 inches long. Daniel is a current St. Mark’s Board of Trustees member. He and his family live in Dallas.

1998 Scott DeSanders ’98 and wife Evonne are pleased to announce the birth of their son Gray Samuel DeSanders on December 8, 2015. He weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz. and was 21 inches long. They live in Bellaire, Texas.

Julian Lee ’98 was sworn in by the Mayor of Baltimore to the City’s Ethics Board on October 20, 2015. This came after he received a Young Lawyer/Future History Maker Award from the Monumental City Bar Association in April. He was also named one of Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2015.

1999 Jeremy Zidell ’99 and his wife Meridith welcomed their second son Oliver Barish Zidell into the world in July of 2015.

Oliver and his older brother Frank, who turned 3 in February, are getting along as only brothers do.

Matt Aronoff ’99, with his wife Gretchen and three sons, moved to Zurich, Switzerland at the beginning of the year for a postdoctoral position after Matt finished his PhD in chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Daniel Novakov ’99 and wife Sarah welcomed their second daughter Isabella Jane Novakov into the world on July 28, 2015.

The Novakov family lives in Dallas.

Enrique Criado ’99 has recently published his first book, Cosas que no caben en una maleta, a somewhat humoristic blend of travel literature and diplomatic memoirs based on his three years’ experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Alexander (Alexi) Mantas ’99 and wife Megan are excited to announce the birth of their son Michael Joseph Mantas. He was born on January 28, 2016 and weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. The family lives in Dallas, where Alexander practices as a gastroenterologist with Digestive Health Associates of Texas.

Alex Schoeneberger ’99, his wife Marie, and son Edward recently relocated from California back to Dallas. Alex is now working for Capital One Auto Finance as a Product Manager.

Ryan Brannan ’99 and his wife Jen are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter Lillian Myers Brannan. She was born on December 13, 2015 and weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. The Brannan family lives in Austin, Texas.

Greg Sutton ’99 and wife Marlo are excited to announce the birth of their third daughter Violet Aveline Sutton, born on November 4, 2015, weighing 6 lbs., 6 oz. Big sisters Rachel and Leah were so happy to meet their new sister and love her very much. Greg and his family live in Plano.

Kyle Richards ’99 recently was given the title of Vice President at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, where he sells residential real estate in and around the DFW area. He also remains an exclusive agent at Museum Tower, a luxury high-rise in the Dallas Arts District.

Alex Guzman ’99 and his wife Bonnie welcomed their first daughter Rowan Itzela Guzman on January 12, 2016.

The Guzman family lives in Denver, where Alex is a Senior Lab Technician at the Denver Health Medical Center.

While visiting London, Matt Wallach ’99 connected with Ben Mathews ’99 for a pint. Ben has been living in London for four years as a Senior Engineer for Facebook. Ben is expecting his first child in August with girlfriend Katie.

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Whitt Michael Wisenbaker Darlington Hunt Evonne and Scott DeSanders ’98 with Gray Samuel DeSanders Frank and Oliver Barish Zidell Isabella Jane Novakov Michael Joseph Mantas Lillian Myers Brannan Rachel, Leah, and Violet Aveline Sutton Rowan Itzela Guzman

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Kyle Mapes ’00 with his wife, son, and daughter Nash Daniel Schlueter Luke Donald Wagner Audra Brennan Key and Braxton Maedgen Key Jordan Ramsey ’01 married Brooke Hollimon Jasmine and Collin Lensing ’01 with Elle Rose Lensing Nick Orenstein ’01, Matthew Perkins ’07, Will Ferenc ’09, and Adam Genecov ’09 Zachary David Bradford

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Brian Tang ’99 and wife Kia are enduring sleepless nights

Christian Dean ’01 finished his family medicine residency

with their two toddlers, 4-year-old Wiley and 2-year-old Pepper.

in Dallas and earned board certification in both the American

The Tang family lives in North Dallas in the Bent Tree area, and

Board of Family Medicine and American Osteopathic Board of

Brian is gearing up to launch his CO2 gas recycling business

Family Physicians. He then moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming,

Shockwave CO2 later in 2016.

in July 2015, where he started working in the St. John’s Family

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Health and Urgent Care clinic. He is also the team physician for the local minor league hockey team, the Jackson Hole Moose. In

Eric Kusin ’00 and wife Irene are thrilled to announce

addition, he is building his concierge consulting practice, My Doc

the birth of their son Preston Levi Kusin. In honor of Eric’s

in Tow, where he helps adventurous patients through prevention,

favorite band—Earth, Wind & Fire—Preston was born on

education, and treatment before, during, and after various travels

the 21st night in September, weighing 8 lbs., 9 oz. The family

and expeditions.

lives in Dallas.

Jordan Ramsey ’01 married Brooke Hollimon Kyle Mapes ’00 and wife Laura are thrilled to announce the

(Greenhill ’03) on December 5, 2015 in Austin, Texas. Zach

birth of their first son Hunter Geary Mapes, born on November 4,

Ramsey ’04, Duncan Ramsey ’99, David Mottram ’01,

2015. He weighed 8 lbs., 11 oz. and was 21 inches long. Kyle and

and Brandon Phillips ’01 were all in the wedding party, and

his family live in Dallas.

Will Slack ’01 was also in attendance during their special day.

The couple lives in Austin, where Jordan is the Controller at

Brad Schlueter ’00 and wife Lindsay welcomed their

Tiff’s Treats.

second child Nash Daniel Schlueter into the world on December 27, 2015, weighing 7 lbs., 5 oz. His parents and big sister Avery

Collin Lensing ’01 and wife Jasmine were blessed with their

are thrilled with the new addition to their family. The Schlueter

first child Elle Rose Lensing on May 7, 2015. Collin and his family

family lives in Dallas.

live in Dallas, where Jasmine has a private culinary business and Collin recently made partner with his law firm, Beckmen Law, PC.

Jake Wagner ’00 and wife Caroline are thrilled to announce

Collin manages the firm’s oil and gas and real estate practices,

the birth of their son Luke Donald Wagner, born on November 2,

and he was recently recognized by D Magazine as one the Best

2015. Luke weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz. and was 19.25 inches long. The

Lawyers in Dallas for 2016 in Energy & Natural Resources.

family lives in Dallas, where Jake is the Co-CEO and Partner of Republic Property Group.

Nick Orenstein ’01, Matthew Perkins ’07, Will Ferenc ’09, and Adam Genecov ’09 got the opportunity to

2001

connect at the November St. Mark’s Alumni event in Los Angeles.

Kevin Waldrep ’01 finished his surgical residency training

They all work for SpaceX, a company that revolutionizes space

in June at the San Antonio Military Medical Center and passed

technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on

his board examinations in October. He is deployed to a North

other planets.

American Treaty Organization hospital in Afghanistan.

Matthew Bradford ’01 and wife Rashay welcomed their Ben Key ’01 and wife Aimee are pleased to announce the birth

second son Zachary David Bradford into the world on September

of their twins on October 6, 2015. Their daughter Audra Brennan

30, 2015. He weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. The

Key weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz., and their son Braxton Maedgen Key

family lives in Plano.

weighed 5 lbs., 11 oz. They are happy and healthy babies, and Ben and Aimee are looking forward to their attending St. Mark’s and Hockaday in the future.

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2004

William Wolcott ’02 received the Advocate for Justice Award

John Lin ’04 married Yvonne Yang on September 6, 2015.

at the Innocence Project event. This award was given by the Young

Marksmen who took part in their special day were John’s brother

Professionals of the Innocence Project in New York to William for

Eugene Lin ’02, Matt Chao ’04, Steve Ahn ’04, Edward

his commitment to fundraising and awareness.

Chao ’02, Freddy Chang ’02, Zac Cox ’04, and Mason DePasse ’04. John is an Internal Medicine resident at the

Ben Stephens ’02 and wife Heather are excited to announce the birth of their son Macklin John Stephens, born on

University of California in San Francisco.

July 10, 2015, weighing 9 lbs., 3 oz. Ben also recently received

2005

a meritorious promotion to Sergeant in the United States Army.

Will McKinney ’05 was promoted to Marketing Manager at

Ben and his family live in Havelock, North Carolina.

Legacy Records, the catalog label at Sony Music Entertainment.

Will coordinates with the press, social media, and physical and

Keith Cohan ’02 and wife Lindsey are proud to announce

digital sales departments to pull together strategic and creative

the birth of their daughter Sydney Krein Cohan, born on

marketing drivers to maximize exposure for the album and the

September 28, 2015, weighing 7 lbs., 12 oz. Keith and his family

artist leading into the album release day. He has worked with

live in Austin.

Ozzy Osbourne, Mariah Carey, A Tribe Called Quest, Kansas, The Scorpions, Billy Joel, the Roy Orbison estate, Sly & The Family

Bobby Crotty ’02 and wife Noël are thrilled to announce the

Stone, The Isley Brothers, and more on reissue campaigns.

birth of their son Cooper Harrison Crotty, born on October 14, 2015, weighing 8 lbs., 3 oz. Bobby and his family live in Dallas.

Daniel Branch ’05 married Heather Young on September 12,

2003

and Charles Branch ’10 were best men, while Hill Perot

Austin Wong ’03 married Priya Sequeira on August 8, 2015, in

’05 and Drew Lassiter ’05 were both groomsmen. Barry

New York City. Austin’s brother Art Wong ’03 was the officiant

Newell ’05 served as an usher and Luke Kline ’07 served as a

and best man. Ed Wesneski ’03 also attended the wedding. The

reader for the wedding. The couple lives in Dallas.

2015 in Naples, Florida. Daniel’s brothers Spencer Branch ’07

couple met at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University while earning their MBAs.

Michael Perrin ’05 married Kristy Huynh on November 27, 2015, in Dallas. Michael and Kristy live in Bentonville, Arkansas,

David Kemp ’03 married Charles Binkley at Grace Cathedral in

where Michael serves as the Senior Manager of Mergers and

San Francisco, California, on September 19, 2015. Daniel Kim ’03

Acquisitions at Walmart.

participated in the wedding as one of David’s attendants. Also present for the celebration were Zemed Antehunegne ’03, Andrew Chang ’03, and Mark Davis ’03.

2006 Sam Ramirez ’06 was appointed as the Director of Operations for Black Bear Energy, an energy startup based in Boulder,

Chase Park ’03 married Naeun Kim on December 19, 2015

Colorado. Black Bear helps large property owners and large

in Dallas. Several Marksmen were in attendance. Pictured in

property users procure renewable energy for their buildings.

the photo are Daniel Kim ’03, Arish Gupta ’03, Francis Donald ’03, Doug Tough ’03, Jon Park ’05, Trip Neil ’03, and Paul Trejo ’03. The couple live in Irving where Chase is working as an Auditor for the City of Dallas.

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William Wolcott ’02 Macklin John Stephens Sydney Krein Cohan Cooper Harrison Crotty Austin Wong ’03 married Priya Sequeira David Kemp ’03 married Charles Binkley Chase Park ’03 married Naeun Kim John Lin ’04 married Yvonne Yang Daniel Branch ’05 with Spencer Branch ’07 and Charles Branch ’10

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Sam Acho ’07 with the Holtbergs Arheh Gavriel Abramson Ike Crews ’08 Nicolas Richmond McPherson Carl Green ’11 in Antarctica Nathan Ondracek ’15, Warren Smith ’13, Ben Wilson ’14, and George Lin ’15

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2007 | Reunion Year

2010

Sam Acho ’07 had the opportunity to connect with former

Eric Wohlstadter ’10 earned the Charles Paterno

Eugene McDermott Headmaster Arnie Holtberg and his wife Jan

Barratt-Brown Memorial Prize at Columbia University.

while they were in Chicago visiting family. Arnie and Jan were

This prize is awarded to a student who has excelled in critical

able to watch Sam play in a Chicago Bears game.

writing. Eric is a book reviewer for the Financial Times and the cultural journal, Public Books.

Daniel Cullins ’07 became an Associate at Tailwater Capital LLC in July 2015. Tailwater Capital is a private equity firm based in Dallas that focuses on the energy sector.

2011 Ross Yudkin ’11 graduated from the University of Texas in May 2015 and soon after began a job at Goldman Sachs

Joshua Abramson ’07 married Ophira Kopitnikoff on

in Dallas. He is working as an analyst for its Special

September 14, 2014, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Joshua’s brother

Situations Group.

Daniel Abramson ’11 served as his best man for the special occasion. Joshua and Ophira were blessed with the birth of their

Landon Blair ’11 graduated from Rice University in 2014.

son Arheh Gavriel Abramson a year later on September 20, 2015.

Upon graduation he accepted a job as a field engineer at Kairos

Joshua is studying to be a rabbi at Yeshiva University, while

Aerospace, a start-up in Silicon Valley that specializes in natural

Ophira is an occupational therapist at the Kessler Institute.

gas leak detection.

The family lives in New York City.

Gus Blessing ’11 recently graduated from Texas A&M Nathan Barnett ’07 was named Broadcaster of the Year in

University and accepted a position at Infosys as a management

the Carolina League for his work as the play-by-play broadcaster

consultant. Infosys works with global corporations to solve

for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, a minor league affiliate of the

business challenges and creates value through technology-based

Chicago Cubs. Nathan recently moved back to Dallas to become

solutions. Gus focuses on using design thinking to make large

the broadcaster of the Frisco RoughRiders.

enterprises more customer-centric.

2008

Carl Green ’11 studied in Antarctica in the fall as a teaching

Ike Crews ’08 led the Marksmen choir boys on a tour of the

assistant to Dr. Andrew Klein. Carl is at Texas A&M University

U.S. Capitol while they were in Washington, D.C. for the North

pursuing his master’s in geography, which he hopes to use

American Choir Tour last summer. Ike is a member of Dallas

as a teacher someday. His research is focused on climate

Congressman Pete Sessions’ staff.

change effects on key glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park.

2009 Sharan Shetty ’09 began working at The New Yorker as an associate book editor in February 2016. He previously worked

While Carl was in Antarctica, he worked on an environmental monitoring project titled “Temporal Variability in Natural and Anthropogenic Disturbance of McMurdo Station.”

for Slate magazine after graduating from the University of Chicago

2013

in 2013.

Warren Smith ’13 competed for Brown University in the Ivy League Water Polo Championship against fellow Marksmen

Michael McPherson ’09 and wife Roslyn are excited to

Nathan Ondracek ’15 for Harvard University and Ben

announce the birth of their son Nicolas Richmond McPherson,

Wilson ’14 for Dartmouth College. George Lin ’15 went to

born on April 26, 2015, weighing 6 lbs., 14 oz. Michael and his

support his fellow Marksmen at the game in Princeton,

family live in Chesapeake, Virginia.

New Jersey. Warren and Nathan were both named to the 2015 Men’s All-Academic team by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches.

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Matthew Brown ’14 Tim Simenc ’15 with Mason Smith ’15 and Matt Mahowald ’14

2014

2015

Matthew Brown ’14, a sophomore at TCU, was one of five

Tim Simenc ’15 was one of three water polo players from UC

cross-country runners named 1st Team Academic All-Big 12

Berkeley named to the 2015 Men’s All-Academic team by the

for 2015.

Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches. In November, Mason Smith ’15 and Matt Mahowald ’14 went to cheer

Yima Asom ’14, a forward/midfielder for the Dartmouth

Tim on at the Stanford vs. California Water Polo game. Cal took

soccer team, helped his team become back-to-back Ivy League

home a victory, with Tim scoring a goal.

champions in soccer. This is also their second year in a row to make it to the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Christian Cortes ’15 pitched his idea, Torus, an automated parking system, in the 2015 Business Idea Competition at

Mac Labhart ’14 was recognized at Texas A&M University’s

UT Dallas. The annual competition gives undergraduate and

football banquet as the “Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year.”

graduate students the opportunity to develop and present

This award is given to the player who maximizes his time during

their business ideas to entrepreneurs like Mark Cuban. Torus

the previous season on the scout team.

came in third place out of more than 100 competitors in the undergraduate category and also won the People’s Choice Award.

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Alexandra George married Philip Hughes GayMarie Kurdi married Daniel Irwin Vaughan Martin Stegemoeller and Kezia Warner

FACULTY NOTES Alexandra George married Philip Hughes March 19, 2016, at

Martin Stegemoeller and Kezia Warner were married on

the Filter Building at White Rock Lake. Alex is a Communications

November 21, 2015 in the St. Mark’s Chapel. Eugene McDermott

Coordinator at St. Mark’s and Philip is a Senior Benefit Analyst at

Headmaster David W. Dini, Victor F. White Master Teaching

CVS Health. The couple lives in Dallas.

Chair in English DAvid Brown, Beau Falgout ’09, and Mark O’Meara ’09 were all a part of their special day. Marty

GayMarie Kurdi married Daniel Irwin Vaughan, Jr. on

is the Malcom K. and Minda Brachman Master Teaching Chair

November 30, 2015, in a small ceremony with family at the home

at St. Mark’s and Kezia is Director of Development at the Barack

of GayMarie’s parents in Dallas. They met in 7th grade and both

Obama Male Leadership Academy.

graduated from TCA in Addison. GayMarie is an English teacher in the Upper School.

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Faculty Notes

in memoriam Community Members Susan Biggers Adams, February 11, 2016, grandmother of

Matthew W. Bryant ’05 and John H. Bryant ’09.

Morris Atlas, October 4, 2015, father-in-law of

Jeffery S. Genecov ’77, and grandfather of Adam Mitchell Genecov ’09.

Mary Alice Mathewson Bass, November 21, 2015, mother of

Robert S. Bass ’72 and Harry W. Bass III ’66 (deceased).

Fred M. Browning, February 7, 2016, father-in-law of Timothy

M. Mank ’87, grandfather of Carter F. Mank ’24 and Maddox T. Mank ’22.

James Allen Buckner Jr., December 25, 2015, father of

James Allen Buckner III ’93.

Alumni: Marvin Weatherby Carr ’60, November 2, 2015, brother of

William Plack Carr, Jr. ’58.

Christopher R. Clark ’01, March 12, 2016.

Gladys Weatherby Carr, March 2, 2016, mother of

William Plack Carr, Jr. ’58 and M. W. Carr ’60 (deceased).

Paula Johnson Clancy, February 27, 2016, mother of

Andrew O. Clancy ’84.

Florence R. Cohen, August 4, 2015, mother of

James H. Clark ’54, January 3, 2016, father of James H. Cullum

Harlan P. Cohen ’66, grandmother of David K. Cohen ’97 and

Clark ’85, grandfather of Scott F. Palmer ’01.

Alan M. Cohen ’01.

Anthony Brian Knape ’71, November 22, 2015.

Louise Gwaltney Craig, February 26, 2016, grandmother of

William M. Craig, Jr. ’00 and Robert Sayre Craig ’03.

Frank S. Letcher ’59, December 17, 2015, brother of

John H. Letcher III ’53 and William F. Letcher ’67.

Howard Doggett Crow, January 30, 2016, uncle of

Daniel H. Crow ’07, George T. Crow ’14, and Harlan R. Crow ’17.

John Beverly Moon, Jr. ’49, October 15, 2015.

John Webster Cutler, December 7, 2015, father of Paul I. Munves ’65, March 18, 2016, brother of

Robert Winn Cutler ’03 and Holt Squires Cutler ’06

Sol D. Munves ’67.

Herbert Epstein, October 7, 2015, father of John McIver Pace, Jr. ’52, March 2, 2016.

George Farrell Ray, Jr. ’44, February 26, 2016, father of

Charles H. Ray ’78.

Carl D. Reimers, Jr. ’47, June 17, 2015.

James Houston Shelton ’62, September 13, 2015.

Bruce F. Epstein ’77 and Mark A. Epstein ’82.

William A. Dexter, March 19, 2015, former

faculty member.

Sanford Payne Fagadau, January 4, 2016, father of

Warren R. Fagadau ’70 and Thomas H. Fagadau ’76.

Rosemarie Enrico Firth, February 24, 2016, mother of

Robert J. Firth ’74.

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Marianne Fischer, October 29, 2015, grandmother of

Richard M. Morin, December 17, 2015, grandfather of

William George Marcel Fischer ’05.

Samuel E. Cassell ’13.

Mary Nell Foote, November 19, 2015, mother of

David Carroll Musslewhite, December 5, 2015, father of

Guy M. Foote ’69 and Kenneth T. Foote ’72.

Robert W. Musslewhite ’88.

Mario J. Foster, December 9, 2015, former faculty member.

Donald F. Padgett, December 4, 2015, father of

Perry Edward Gross, December 5, 2015, father of Jonathan S.

Gross ’77.

Joseph William Geary, Jr., January 16, 2016, grandfather of

Allan P. Padgett ’86.

Gerard L. Regard, February 5, 2016, grandfather of

William G. Hardage ’16.

Justin G. Mapes ’95 and Kyle G. Mapes ’00, and Charlie

Edward W. “Rusty” Rose III, January 29, 2016, grandfather of

Mapes ’26, and great-grandfather of Charles Geary Mapes ’26.

Charles H. Rose ’20.

Elizabeth Owens Goodrich, February 14, 2016, wife of

Murry David Schonfeld, February 14, 2016, father of

David E. Goodrich ’39, mother of Wade S. Goodrich ’65.

Alan D. Schonfeld ’77, grandfather of Kevin S. Korngut ’98,

Frances Miller Guenther, October 29, 2015, father of

Peter M. Guenther ’89.

Wallace Legette Hall, Sr., March 4, 2016, father of

Bryan A. Korngut ’00, and Alex R. Korngut ’06.

Steven E. Shoener, November 30, 2015, father of

Erik M. Shoener ’10.

G. Houston Hall ’78 and Wallace L. Hall, Jr. ’80, grandfather

Parker Snead, December 8, 2015, brother of

of Wallace L. Hall III ’10, Kellam A. Hall ’14, and

Jonathan Castles Snead ’68.

William H. Hall ’18, step-grandfather of Samuel F. Ewing ’08 and Charles B. Ewing ’10.

John A. Hammack, February 13, 2016, Emeritus Trustee and

father of John A. Hammack, Jr. ’73.

Beth Frankfurt Kahn, January 17, 2016, wife of

Gary L. Kahn ’72, sister of Eric Frankfurt ’78, sister-in-law of Richard A. Kahn ’69, aunt of Grant K. Frankfurt ’05 and Ross C. Frankfurt ’07.

Earl Henry Lauten, February 2, 2016, father of

David H. Lauten ’79.

Thomas Larkin, March 6, 2016, father of Michael T. Larkin ’81.

Joseph W. McKnight, November 30, 2015, grandfather of

Scott K. McKnight ’07.

Cynthia H. Morin, February 3, 2016, grandmother of

Samuel E. Cassell ’13.

Roger Bart Stanley, November 13, 2015, brother of

Marc Robert Stanley ’75.

Patricia F. Stringer, November 3, 2015, grandmother of

Forrester D. Lensing ’99 and Collin S. Lensing ’01.

Keith J. Stone, November 12, 2015, father of Oliver K. Stone ’00

and Nicholas J. Stone ’96.

Daniel Irwin Vaughan, Sr., February 10, 2016, father-in-law of

faculty member GayMarie W. Vaughan.

Margot Winspear, October 20, 2015, mother of

Donald W. Winspear ’77, Malcolm G. Winspear ’78, and Robert L. Winspear ’83.

Maliette Landau Wolens, October 27, 2015, mother of

Steven D. Wolens ’69, Gary A. Wolens ’71, and Keenan L. Wolens ’76, grandmother of Maxwell S. Wolens ’14.

Paul L. Woodward, October 4, 2015, father of

Philip L. Woodward ’80 and David Woodward ’82.

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