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Fall 2022 Volume 27, Issue 2 St. Mark’s School of Texas Alumni Magazine

IN THIS ISSUE:

Connecting

COMMUNITIES, Forming

LEADERS Upper Schoolers volunteer with the Brendan D. Court ’06 Summer Enrichment Program

Strengthen lifelong friendships and create new ones at St. Mark’s Homecoming! This October, the St. Mark’s community will cheer on the Lions football team as they take on Greenhill. Go Lions!

ST. MARK’S HOMECOMING October 28, 2022 6 pm – Kickoff Party 7 pm – Varsity Football Game

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From the Editor Student Art Sports News Exploring Hidden Gifts Student Accolades Retiring Faculty and Staff Retiring Trustees Life Trustee IBSC Annual Conference Remembering Mr. Hicks

ALUMNI NEWS 24 | From the Alumni Board President 26 | Alumni Weekend 2022

SPOTLIGHT ON PHILANTHROPY 32 | The Chapel Virge 34 | Scholarship Funds Honor Marksmen

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36 | Winning Character in Athletics 40 | The Class of 2022 Makes its Mark 48 | Brendan Court ’06 Program

NOTES AND REMARKS 54 | Class Notes 58 | In Memoriam 60 | Endnotes

ABOUT OUR COVER Nat Fisher ’23 teaches a lesson with the Brendan Court ’06 Program.

(Photo by Daniel Sanchez ’21)

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from the editor (left) Westbrook and journalism students Will Spencer ’23, Morgan Chow ’23, Ian Dalrymple ’23 and Jonathan Yin ’22 review a recent issue of Focus magazine entitled “Preserving American Democracy”

Katy was a dear friend of mine, and I’d like to think she’s looking down at all of us with her winning, infectious smile, pleased that we are continuing her long record of service and devotion to the School.

The one window in my new office looks out over the canopies

So, while I’m not leaving 10600 Preston

of Nearburg Hall. It was under these canopies that we

Road, I welcome the opportunities this new

distributed the 2022 Marksmen yearbook just three short

position affords.

months ago. That would be the last yearbook I would advise,

Be sure to drop by and say hello when you’re

ending my 21 years as journalism instructor and adviser to

on campus.

both the yearbook and The ReMarker student newspaper here.

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Rather prophetic, too, was that yearbook’s theme, “You never really leave,” because it personifies my St. Mark’s experience to a tee. After more than two decades in the classroom, I accepted Eugene McDermott Headmaster David Dini’s offer to serve the School in a new role as Communications director. So I quickly said goodbye to retirement plans and have begun this new adventure in the (above) Ray Westbrook

office of Development and Alumni Relations.

My new teammates in Communications — Dave Carden, Alex Hughes and Scott Moore — have done a yeoman’s job of coordinating an exhaustive workflow for the past 18 months.

Their commitment to doing the important work of internal and external communications honors

Journalism students distribute the Marksmen yearbook

the memory of Katy Rubarth, who courageously fought her battle with cancer until February 2021.

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When a school year ends, there’s a palpable sense of relief...from students, for sure. But also for teachers.

For administrators and staff, not so much — as preparations begin almost immediately for the next school year.

But for another group on campus, there’s an immediate sense of excitement and anticipation as participants — students and instructors — begin three weeks of accelerated learning through the Brendan D. Court ’06 Summer Enrichment Program.

In this issue, we take a deep dive into this program which was started more than two decades ago. We’ll show you the many learning opportunities students enjoyed, talk with Marksmen who taught the four subject areas, and hear from an alum whose time as an instructor propelled him into the Teach for America program, where he spent two years teaching in a Dallas ISD public school.

Obviously, the Brendan Court Program provides life-changing experiences for its students and its teachers. I hope you’ll enjoy seeing how these three weeks can literally alter the trajectory of its participants’ lives for years to come.

Ray Westbrook, Director of Communications

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The

MARK of an

ARTIST

MARKSMEN ARE ENCOURAGED to expand their minds beyond the classroom.

A wide range of nationally recognized and award-winning programs in photography, woodworking, ceramics, choir, drama, painting and drawing, debate, band, and orchestra offer ample opportunities for artistic exploration.

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(clockwise from left) Julian Carlson ’23, Dorrill Hunter ’28, Jack White ’32, Hans Hesse ’25, Cooper Cole ’22

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(clockwise from above left) The TRACK AND FIELD team won the SPC championship after an astonishing season.

CAMDEN REEVES ’22 fist bumps ALEX BARRETT ’24 as they return to the dugout.

CLASS OF ’22 varsity tennis players pose after their senior night victory against Cistercian.

SPIROS HALLAX ’23 and DRAKE ELLIOTT ’22 lock arms after the Central Youth Championship.

Varsity LACROSSE players trek across the field after a timeout was called.

After winning gold at the state championships, PAUL VALOIS ’22 and SPIROS HALLAX ’23 hoist their award.

Captaining the varsity tennis squad last year, ALEX RYAN ’22 and EKANSH TAMBE ’22 smile for a photo.

Taking home runner-up in SPC, the varsity GOLF team was also well-medaled individually.

The state champion WATER POLO team is one of the School's most consistent performers.

THOMAS PHILIP ’22 returns a volley in a match against Houston Christian.

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SPRING SPORTS BRING SUCCESS Lion athletes showcase winning spirit Baseball

Track and Field

Silas Hossler ’23 received All-SPC honors in

The track and field team won the SPC championship

baseball and Cal Graham ’22 and Toby Barrett ’22

after a record-breaking season. The 4x800 relay

were named to the All-SPC North Zone team.

team (Fisayo Omonije ’22, Raja Mehendale ’24,

Crew

relay team (Blake Malouf ’23, Enoch Ellis ’22,

Paul Valois ’22 and Spiros Hallax ’23 won the state

Jack Jackson ’23 and Omonije) both broke school

title in crew in the 2x, with Evan McGowan ’22

records. Dodda broke the SPC record in the

Zach Lightfoot ’22, Sahil Dodda ’22) and the 4x400

and Drake Elliott ’22 taking third place. Soham

400-meter and Omonije broke the school record

Verma ’22, CJ Ness ’24, Ian Lin ’22 and Brendan

in the 800-meter. Zane Wallace ’23 set the

Kelly ’23 also won the state title with the second

SPC record in the triple jump, while Sam

varsity quad.

Eluemunoh ’22 took first place in the discus.

Golf

Water Polo

Logan Johnson ’23, Mac McKenzie ’22 and Jodie

The water polo team won the Texas Interscholastic

Thompson ’22 received All-SPC honors in golf.

Swimming Coaches Association boys state water

Lacrosse

Brett Honaker ’22 was voted State MVP, while

Ian Mize ’22, James Fults ’22, Alex Geng ’22 and

Ethan Gao ’24 and Sammy Larkin ’23 were named

Henry Boykin ’23 were named Lacrosse All-SPC.

to the second team All-State and honorable

Following SPC season, the team competed in

mention All-State teams, respectively.

polo tournament for the second year in a row.

the Texas High School Lacrosse League State Championship, advancing to the Final Four.

Tennis St. Mark’s tennis placed third overall in the SPC with strong performances from Will Grable ’23, Shreyan Daulat ’23 and Arnav Lahoti ’24. Jeremy Yu ’22 and Alex Ryan ’22 were named to the All-SPC team.

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On Campus ATHLETICS

Sixteen varsity sports and multiple extracurricular athletic opportunities help Marksmen foster a collective identity, understand limitations and how to push past them and create enduring bonds shaped through competition.

EXPLORING HIDDEN GIFTS JOURNALISM

Nationally recognized student publications covering daily student life, literature, athletics, science, business and important social topics.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Fifteen hours of service per year for Upper School students help raise social awareness, develop the ability to communicate respectfully and teach sound leadership values and skills.

THE ARTS

Nationally recognized programs in photography, ceramics, woodworking, choir, drama, painting and drawing, debate, band and orchestra.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

From sixth grade through the summer before their freshman year, Marksmen participate in the wilderness program, learning to cope with uncertainty, gain self-confidence and develop self-reliance.

STUDENT TRAVEL & INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMS

Broaden global perspectives, build relationships, practice skills and apply knowledge beyond the confines of campus.

STEM

State of the art facilities like the Makerspace and planetarium and a yearly STEM conference that brings industry professionals to campus to promote understanding and stoke passions in various scientific fields.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

Over 80 clubs and co-curricular activities that help students explore interests, practice leadership and build new relationships.

A better understanding of self often requires confronting preconceptions and embracing new experiences. At 10600 Preston Road, Marksmen are challenged with curricula designed to inspire, motivate and stretch. Students often ‘discover’ hidden talents and interests by taking diverse areas of study, being exposed to unique life experiences and following the sage advice of faculty. A gifted athlete with a knack for acting or a science scholar who is also a talented fine artist is common on campus. IT’S A PRODUCT OF EDUCATING THE ‘WHOLE BOY.’

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Marczewski and his sculpture of “a big stack of blocks”

A multi-sport star athlete, Samuel Eluemunoh ’22 did not fully appreciate the power of the spoken word until one day in ninth grade English class. Students had to memorize and recite a poem for the schools Poetry Out Loud recitation competition. The poem was Blade, Unplugged by Tim Seibles, and Eluemunoh found a deep connection to its content.

“It was a moment of realization,” he said. “I realized the power of words. Words can be the cause of disaster, bloodshed, or war, a weapon against humanity; yet, it can be a doctor, a therapist, a caring mother or father, something that will always be there to comfort you.”

Eluemenoh applied his newfound understanding Tomek Marczewski ’22 had always considered himself a

to future poetry recitations. During his junior year,

“STEM kid” with a solid background in woodworking that

Eluemunoh qualified for the state Poetry Out Loud

was strictly pragmatic and functional.

recitation competition held by the Texas Commission on the Arts and won—the first Marksman to ever achieve

“My creations existed to serve a purpose, and their form

this feat. He was then asked to narrate the promotional

mattered little as long as they fulfilled that purpose,”

video for the 2022 International Boys’ Schools Coalition

Marczewski said. That perspective was challenged in

(IBSC) conference, which was held here in June.

wood and metal class as part of his fine arts requirement.

“The whole idea of being creative scared me, and I didn’t think I had it in me to make an artistic statement.”

“If one’s vision is to be the best athlete one can be and become a celebrated painter, it can be done,” Eluemunoh said. “If one’s vision is to place in the

The course involved critiquing professional artists,

highest level of competition math and star in the

which allowed students to understand why artists made

fall drama play, it can be done. The greatest lesson I

the decisions they did and how students might apply

learned at St. Mark’s is that there is no limit.”

these concepts to their own works. Form started to find its way into Marczewski’s work, which began to garner recognition and accolades. Last year, Marczewski’s large sculpture proposal was chosen to be built and displayed on campus. This past spring, Marczewski was also selected as a Presidential Scholar in the Arts, one of only 56 student artists recognized nationwide.

“Art is something I do for enjoyment, but I would never have pursued it to the extent I have if it wasn’t so easily accessible,” he said. “That multidisciplinary nature of my education has made me more well-rounded as a person, but it also influences my thinking when approaching more regimented disciplines like engineering.”

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Eluemunoh competing in the state Poetry Out Loud recitation competition.

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student accolades

The QUIZ BOWL A-Team

Ninety-nine seniors graduated in the CLASS OF 2022 Commencement ceremony.

BIJAAN NOORMOHAMED ’23

won first place in the National

was published in the prestigious

Academic Quiz Tournament’s

Poetry magazine, which accepts

Small School National

only .23% of submissions.

Championship, and the B-Team claimed third.

The PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM was named “Top Program” by the Association of Texas Photography Instructors for the 15th time in 16 years.

Several members of the MODEL U.N. CLUB were honored for their skills in public speaking, debate and history at the 69th session of the Harvard Model United Nations.

At the 2022 Texas State Junior Classical League Convention, the School’s classics team took first place in the advanced and intermediate levels and second at the novice level. These Marksmen from the Class of 2022 earned 17 first-place blue ribbons and nine second-place ribbons.

Salman Sami Abbasi Jeffrey Jiarui Chen Matthew Luke Fan Alex Frank Geng Mikhail Ghosh Jedidiah Dhabin Kim Adam J. Lai

THE CLASS OF 2030 was named national champions in the gold division of the WordMasters Challenge, an annual national vocabulary competition involving 125,000 students.

Nineteen seniors were inducted into the local chapter of the CUM LAUDE SOCIETY.

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Evan Lai Ashvin Nair Lars Andreas Ochs Sampath Krishna Rapuri Alexander Louis Ryan Matthew Thomas Shen William Christopher Shoup

James Matthew Singhal Ekansh Vinay Tambe Adam Jue-Wen Wang Darren J. Xi Jeremy Yu

St. Mark’s hosted speakers from Google’s Quantum Hardware Lab, The Nature Conservancy, NASA, and others at its 10th annual STEM CONFERENCE.

SURYA DINESH ’25 and

HILTON SAMPSON ’25 will

MATTHEW FAN ’22 reached

represent the United States

the semifinals of the U.S.

at the 2022 Chinese Bridge

Physics Olympiad, two of

World Competition in Beijing

only about 350 students

this fall after winning the

nationwide to do so.

DFW area competition.

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retiring faculty & staff

We are deeply grateful to our retiring faculty and staff members for their years of service to our school.

KAREN REDDIN 2 Years of Service

ANN DILDAY 11 Years of Service

Karen Reddin has retired after two years

Ann Dilday has retired after more than

of service as an assistant nurse. Reddin

a decade of exemplary service as the

served for many years as the Director of

heartbeat of the Middle School office.

Health Services at Hockaday and is the

Arriving at the School in 2011, she guided

parent of Danny ’07. When COVID-19

Marksmen with grace and care, always

emerged, Reddin was asked by her

with a smile and helpful touch. For Dilday,

longtime friend and St. Mark’s school

there was never a task too big or too small.

nurse Julie Doerge to help the School

She’s choreographed final assemblies,

navigate the pandemic. From 2020–

organized events, chaperoned choir trips,

2022, she helped manage all aspects

hosted guests and has always been a go-to

of the School’s COVID-19 response,

colleague. A Superior Staff Award winner,

including patient care, screenings and

Dilday earned the respect of boys, parents

policy development.

and colleagues with her boundless energy, her thoughtfulness and her commitment to serving others.

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DOUG RUMMEL 24 Years of Service

LUPE MURATALLA 27 Years of Service

MARY ANN LIVENGOOD 50 Years of Service

After nearly a quarter-century in the

Loyal campus maintainer Lupe Muratalla

Mary Ann Livengood is retiring after a

Science Department, Doug Rummel has

has retired after 27 years of service to

remarkable 50-year career at the School.

stepped away from full-time teaching

the School. Working around campus,

For five decades, she inspired boys to

to spend more time with his family. A

Muratalla put effort into every small detail,

raise their voices in song, to create, dance

devoted and gifted educator, Rummel

making sure the grounds of 10600 Preston

and perform, and most important, to

was appointed to the Founders’ Master

Road stayed green, clean and vibrant.

develop into good, caring, responsible

Teaching Chair in 2016. Rummel has a

He was known for his sociable personality

men. Alongside her late husband Jim, she

passion for engineering and has inspired

— along with his tools, he always had a

helped grow the St. Mark’s Choir into one

his students to appreciate the value

joke in his back pocket. Muratalla received

of the most renowned programs in the

of solving complex problems through

the Superior Staff Award in 2007.

world. She touched the lives of thousands

his popular Information Engineering

of Marksmen, helped St. Mark’s establish

class. His prowess in the classroom has

and lead the international choir tour,

earned him the admiration and respect

supported chapel experiences, guided

of generations of Marksmen. Although he

Lower School musicals and much more.

has stepped down from a full-time role,

Livengood's impact on the School has

Rummel plans to remain engaged on

been indelible and will be missed.

campus and continue teaching on a more limited basis.

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retiring trustees Vera R. Ingram Since joining the Board in 2013, Vera Ingram served on multiple committees, including the Education, Audit and Executive

Hillel A. Feinberg

Committees as well as the

First serving as a Trustee from

Committee on Trustees.

1987-1996, Hill Feinberg returned to

She chaired the Audit Committee

the Board in 2007. In his combined

for three years and has also been a valued

24 years of loyal service, Feinberg

contributor to the Access & Affordability sub-

served on nearly every board

committee. Ingram and her husband Tyrous

committee including Executive,

have two Marksmen: Will ’17 and Harrison ’21.

Audit, Investment, Finance, Development and Committee on Trustees. His presence will be sorely missed as he has been a

Katherine K. Steinbrueck

constant, calming, insightful and supportive voice

Katherine Steinbrueck is retiring

in the boardroom for so long. Feinberg and his

from the Board of Trustees after

wife Renée are the parents of Steven ’96.

serving since 2019. She was the Parents’ Association president from 2020-2021 and was steadfast as a resource for families during

Elliott “Toby” Roosevelt ’81 Toby Roosevelt has served on the Board of Trustees since 2016. During this time, he contributed greatly to the Investment Committee and the Education Committee. Before his

a challenging year in that role.

As a trustee, she served on the Development, Education and Facilities committees. Katherine and her husband Brian have three Marksmen: Parker ’24, Will ’26 and Cameron ’28.

Board service, Roosevelt was on the Alumni Board for six years and the Rogers Award Committee from 1997–1998. He was

Taylor H. Wilson ’81

awarded the Headmaster’s Cup as a senior in 1981.

Taylor Wilson ’81 joined the Board

Roosevelt is the son of Life Trustee Tony Roosevelt

first from 1999-2002 and then from

and the brother of David Roosevelt ’89. Toby and

2006-2022. During this time, he

his wife Emily are the parents of Thatcher ’32

chaired several committees and

and Charlotte.

served as Board president from 20142016. He also helped lead the Head of School Search and Transition Committees, Goals for St. Mark’s IV and Access and Affordability efforts. Though he is retiring as a trustee, Wilson will continue providing advice and support as the Board’s legal advisor. He and his wife Kathleen have two Marksmen: Taylor ’12 and Ben ’14.

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STRENGTH IN NUMBERS For the first time in our history, the St. Mark’s Fund has surpassed $5M in donations. Although this and other milestones are significant, their impact is limitless. Thank you for your continued devotion to St. Mark’s and for empowering our mission. The 2021-2022 St. Mark’s Fund is celebrating:

5.3M

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CONTRIBUTED BY MORE THAN 3,000 DONORS

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CONVICTION, DETERMINATION and STRENGTH H. Ross Perot Jr. ’77 is named a Life Trustee of St. Mark's

by ROBERT POU ’21

‘My brothers in my life are my St. Mark’s classmates. And they really are my brothers.’

—H. ROSS PEROT JR. ’77

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N 2020, the Board of Trustees officially named Henry Ross Perot Jr. ’77 a Life Trustee

(opposite) H. Ross Perot Jr. ’77 and his wife Sarah

of St. Mark’s. After a necessary pause of in-

person events, the Board finally had the chance to honor Perot at its Trustee dinner in April 2022.

Headmaster David Dini described Perot as a “pillar of conviction, determination and strength.”

A 12-year Marksman, Perot pursued many interests during his time as a student. He competed in water polo, wrestling and track, and served as president of the Gun Club and secretary of the Senior Class.

(right, top to bottom) Perot at Trustee Dinner in April 2022 Perot at Alumni Weekend 2017 with David McAtee ’87 and Andrew Lin ’17 Perot and his son Hill ’05 at Spring Alumni Dinner in April 2022

In accepting the Life Trustee honor, Perot fondly recalled the time he spent on campus.

“My brothers in my life are my St. Mark’s classmates,” he said. “And they really are my brothers.”

Since his time as a student, Perot has given back to the School in numerous ways. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1992–2013, which included a stint as president from 2004–2006.

He also served on the Development Committee, the Finance Committee, the Committee on

Perot’s vision for the School and his dedication

Trustees and the Executive Committee. As

to fulfilling that vision will always stand out

president, he oversaw the planning for Centennial

among his many years of service to the School.

Hall and the Hoffman Center, championed the

In its official resolution, the Board of Trustees

Character and Leadership program and bolstered

noted, “Mr. Perot clearly has exhibited lengthy,

the number of endowed master teaching chairs

outstanding, and meritorious service as a trustee,

available to faculty and staff.

which is indicative of a lifetime of extraordinary and substantive commitment to St. Mark’s School

He and his wife Sarah also established the Gene

of Texas and its programs, including important and

and Alice Oltrogge Master Teaching Chair in 2011,

institution-shaping contributions of time, energy,

named in honor of Perot’s Lower School fine arts

creativity, vision and resources.”

instructor, Alice Oltrogge. The family’s dedication to the School is also immortalized in the Perot

Perot and his wife Sarah are the parents of Hill ’05,

Family Quadrangle sign at the entrance of campus.

Hunter ’06, Sarah and Meredith.

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St. Mark's hosts the

2022 IBSC ANNUAL CONFERENCE When asked to share his St. Mark’s experience with the world, HENRY SCHECHTER ’22 brought a weathered baseball cap.

The recent graduate and School Flag recipient had been asked to lead a panel discussion of his fellow Marksmen, focusing on their shared St. Mark’s experience.

His audience: 500 teachers and administrators representing 120 schools worldwide attending the 2022 International Boys’ Schools Coalition Annual Conference at St. Mark’s. The theme of the conference: The Path to Manhood.

‘This school shapes a crisp, untested hat into one with a story.

I became the man I am today under the cover of this hat.'

Henry Schechter ’22 speaks at the IBSC Conference

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THE PATH TO MANHOOD

Keynote Speakers

Each year, members of the 300 IBSC schools around the world gather in one place to share their experiences, discuss best practices and pedagogy, and unite around a common mission “Every student who enters St. Marks is notified of

of educating boys. Following two years of virtual

his acceptance with this navy-blue hat with his

conferences, St. Mark’s was excited to welcome

graduation year embroidered on the side,” said

delegates to Dallas for a week of professional

Schechter, showing the audience the cap he

collaboration and Texas hospitality.

DAVID BROOKS New York Times columnist

received in 2010.

“We come together as a coalition for the first Then, reaching under the podium, he held up

time since 2019,” said Chris Post, secretary of

a similar but brand-new cap. Its vibrant blue

the IBSC Board of Trustees and headmaster of

fabric was a stark contrast to Schechter’s own

The Boys' Latin School of Maryland. “We come

faded cap.

together at a time when the development of boys and the formation of young men has never

“I didn't realize what my hat meant until I got this

been more important. And we do so with a spirit

new one a month ago,” said Schecter. “The two

of hopefulness and optimism about the future of

hats are metaphors for our experience here at

and for our boys and the future of our schools.”

LEE BERGER Paleoanthropologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence

St. Mark's through years and years of experience, hard work, and guidance. This school shapes a

During the conference, delegates attended

crisp, untested hat into one with a story – one

workshops where colleagues, including many

ready to take on anything. I became the man I

St. Mark’s instructors, shared their best practices

am today under the cover of this hat.”

on a wide range of topics. The highlights of each day were the plenary sessions, featuring an

For the next hour, Schechter led a panel of boys

impressive slate of keynote speakers.

from across all three divisions in a discussion of how their passions are sparked and fanned by

During his opening session, David Brooks

the school community. And, just as these boys

discussed ways that educators can help boys

shared their experiences with the delegates, the

form their character at an early age.

JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS Best-selling author on mentoring and activism

IBSC Annual Conference was an opportunity for St. Mark’s to share its incredible community with the world.

“The way we form character is less about iron willpower and more about forming loves,” Brooks said. “The job of the School is to give students new things to love and to have them

ERIC JOHNSON The 60th mayor of Dallas

love the highest things. The underlying skill of being an educator is the art of seeing another person and making them feel deeply seen, heard and understood.”

DR. ALAN STERN ’75 Planetary scientist and space program executive

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(clockwise from right) Marksmen lead a discussion about student life David Brown and Michael Morris lead a workshop Daniel Sanchez ’21 leads delegates on a campus tour Jackson Cole ’16 leads a workshop Delegates attend a reception at the Perot Museum of Nature & Science

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‘The underlying skill of being an educator is the art of seeing another person and making them feel deeply seen, heard and understood.'

Conference guests enjoyed dinner with the dinosaurs at the PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE.

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In addition to learning and collaborating,

As the conference drew to a close, delegates

conference guests enjoyed some of the most

returned to their home countries filled with

impressive sights Dallas has to offer. The

new ideas and renewed spirits in their shared

DAVID BROWN and

week began with a reception at Old Parkland,

pursuit of the IBSC’s mission: guiding boys on

MICHAEL MORRIS led a

the historic former hospital facility recently

the path to manhood. This is a mission that

workshop on Character &

transformed into a stunning, modern office park,

came into even clearer focus as Henry Schechter

filled with historic artwork and memorabilia.

and his fellow Marksmen shared their St. Mark’s

Then, on the final evening of the conference,

experience with the world.

Faculty members

Leadership Education.

delegates visited the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, enjoying dinner and drinks

“This panel is called Making Your Mark,”

alongside dinosaur skeletons, priceless gems

Schechter told the audience. “During my time

and world-class exhibits.

at the School, I've certainly seen my peers and classmates make their marks on the

SCHECHTER'S hat

The conference also provided Marksmen with

communities that they're a part of. Turning

became an emblem of a

opportunities to showcase their talents. Prior

young boys into young men of character is no

Marksman's journey on

to each plenary session, students and recent

easy task, but our school does it in so many

graduates from across all three divisions

ways. We operate with an aura of hard work and

entertained attendees with a series of musical

passion that follows us long after we've walked

performances, including an excerpt from

our path to manhood.”

the path to manhood.

Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway classic Into the Woods, performed by the combined choir and orchestra.

IBSC Conference Planning Committee David Dini, Headmaster Jason Lange, Chair Shannon Nadalini, Co-Chair Kurt Tholking, Co-Chair

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Dave Carden Ann Dilday Alex Eshelbrenner Christi Finegan Josh Friesen

Marion Glorioso-Kirby Jason Leneau Kathy Mallick Kristin Mlakar Paul Mlakar

Michael Morris Kendall Murphy Kerry Schneidewind Suzanne Townsend

AADI KHASGIWALA ’23 was one of several student musicians who performed at the conference.

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‘He was one of the kindest folks you’ll ever get to know.’

‘Mr. Hicks’s absence leaves a hole in the lives of many.’

—LISA GREENBERG, parent

—JOHN MEAD, instructor

‘He was a skilled conductor and always knew how to get to the source of a problem when we were playing. He told us about his ‘music’ routine, which entailed listening to music on the way to school, in his office and throughout the day.

His passion for music was reflected in his teaching.’

—WILL GRABLE ’23

‘Mr. Hicks mentored my son, Max ’13. He saw Max's gift for piano and keyboard and pushed him to grow and excel into the musician he is today.’

—KAREN SOMER, parent

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‘There was never a boring moment in jazz band as he always brought the best out of all of us.’

‘Mr. Hicks was a teacher who truly cared about us and the teacher to whom I could most relate.’

—JOSHUA KANG ’19

—ARJUN BADI ’23

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Tim Hicks MUSICIAN, TEACHER, MENTOR & FRIEND In early March 2022, the community mourned the loss of Tim Hicks, the School’s longtime band director and a teacher, mentor and friend to hundreds of Marksmen.

Since joining the fine arts faculty in the fall of 2002, Hicks served the School and all the boys in his care with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm.

“He had a big heart and was truly passionate about music,” said Marion Glorioso-Kirby, Tony Vintcent Fine Arts Department chair. “He was somebody

‘An inspiring teacher, gifted musician and generous friend, Mr. Hicks shared his passion for music with the boys while striving to instill excellence, creativity and a love of learning in every Marksman.’

—DAVID DINI, Eugene McDermott Headmaster

that you looked up to and when you shared time with him, you really appreciated his warmth and care.”

Over the past two decades, St. Mark's band and jazz

at some of the School's most beloved traditions.

programs flourished under Hicks’ direction. Many

He enthusiastically led the Marksmen Pep Band

of his students have gone to represent St. Mark’s as

on game nights in the Hunt Stadium grandstand

part of the Texas Private Music School Educators

with wonderful renditions of the alma mater and

Association All-State Band and Jazz Band. Hicks

so much more. In the spring, he beautifully guided

served as vice president of Jazz and Contemporary

the band at Commencement. And, each December,

Ensemble for TPSMEA, Jazz at Lincoln Center

Hicks led students and colleagues in joyous holiday

Band Director’s Academy and the Wisconsin World

music at the annual All-School Christmas Party

Drumming Workshop.

as seniors carried their little buddies into the Great Hall.

(above) Hicks leads a band practice (opposite, clockwise from top left) Hicks presents the Band Award at Upper School Final Assembly 2017 Hicks and Marksmen participate in TubaChristmas in Dallas's Thanks-Giving Square

An avid musician and performer, Hicks played a variety of brass instruments and could often be

In these and so many other settings, he brought

Hicks conducts the band Hicks leads an outdoor band rehearsal

found sitting in with different ensembles, groups

not only a great love for music, creativity and

and bands of all kinds. In his two decades at

performing, but also a readily apparent devotion

St. Mark's, Hicks oversaw the music performed

and commitment to the boys and his colleagues.

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Alumni News from the alumni board president

Sandy Campbell ’76 at the Alumni Holiday Luncheon

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as your

Speaker Series provided a platform for critical

Alumni Association president — it is my privilege

conversation around Civic Responsibility and the

to lead the finest collection of alumni in the

importance of character-driven leadership.

country. Graduates of St. Mark’s continue to make outstanding achievements professionally and

Time-honored traditions were also carried out

personally, and I’m thankful for the opportunity

true to their roots — seniors and Lower School

to work with you to advance the mission of

buddies placed their Christmas ornaments on the

St. Mark’s and strengthen alumni connections

Great Hall tree, writers and creators presented

across decades and across the nation.

at the Literary Festival and STEM Conference and, of course, seniors walked across the

The 2021-2022 school year has been a refreshing

Commencement stage on a beautiful May evening

return to normal. Our School’s perseverance

before a large and appreciative crowd. St. Mark’s

through the last three challenging years has

choristers made their return to England over the

proven to be invaluable — students remained on

summer, where they embraced cultural learning

campus for the entirety of the school year, and all

opportunities and performed in St. Edmundsbury

co-curricular and athletic programs resumed.

Cathedral. We couldn’t be prouder of our School’s

Two in-person Alumni Weekends attest to this

success, and we owe a great deal of gratitude to

perseverance and gave many of us the chance to

the faculty, staff, alumni and students for making

reconnect with old friends and teachers for the

the year so memorable.

first time in a long while. The Alumni Leadership

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Dr. John Perryman moderates a discussion with Dr. David Vanderpool ’78 and Matt Osborne ’90 as part of the Alumni Leadership Speaker Series

In partnership with the Office of Development

trustees, regional club volunteers, class agents,

and Alumni Relations, the Alumni Board

reunion volunteers and college ambassadors,

measures the success of our work by focusing on

I would like to thank my fellow Alumni Board

(1) Dallas and regionally based programming and

members for their extraordinary work on behalf

involvement, (2) the expansion of our Marksmen

of the School and extend special recognition to

Network, and (3) maintaining our commitment to

the 2021-2022 Executive Committee for their

the St. Mark’s Fund through alumni participation

leadership: Jamie Rogers ’85 (Vice President),

of more than 50 percent. Thanks to the wonderful

Jamie Helwig ’01 (Secretary), Robbie Baty ’02,

success we’ve seen as a School and Alumni

Charles Branch ’10, Topher Broom ’87, B.A.

Association this year, we were able to achieve 54

Cullum ’99, David Estes ’89, Michael Flanagan ’90,

percent alumni participation in the St. Mark’s

Lowell Ku ’89, Collin Lensing ’01, Jon Myhre ’96

Fund, surpassing our 50 percent goal for the 14th

and Hill Perot ’05.

consecutive year. For the first time in School history, alumni collectively gave $2.9 million

While we have much to be thankful for, we have

to the St. Mark’s Fund, setting a philanthropic

even more to look forward to — together.

record for alumni support.

Warmly and with gratitude, The success of our alumni program is directly correlated to the School’s countless volunteers who consistently demonstrate a willingness to

Sandy Campbell ’76

lead, inspire, and challenge. In addition to our

Alumni Association President

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SPRING ALUMNI EVENTS

Marksmen Connect on Campus

Marksmen gather on campus

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Alumni Weekend 2022 For the first time in three years, alumni returned to campus for the spring Alumni Weekend.

More than 1,100 graduates and families participated in three full days of activities, including the annual Alumni Golf Tournament at Brookhaven Country Club, the Spring Alumni Dinner, Family Cookout, and, for the classes ending in 2 and 7, reunions at homes and venues throughout Dallas.

At the Spring Alumni Dinner, honorees from the previous three years were recognized,

A TRIBUTE TO TOM ADAMS

including alumni award winners, retirees, and faculty celebrating milestone

Members of the Marksman community honored their beloved teacher and coach during Alumni Weekend.

anniversaries at the School. On Saturday, a special tribute was held for legendary faculty member Tom Adams, who passed away in 2020, followed by a reception on the baseball field.

Lee S. Smith ’65 Courage and Honor Award Recognition to honor the School’s first Black graduate.

RALPH B. ROGERS ALUMNI AWARD Lee S. Smith ’65 speaking to student members of the Diversity and Inclusion Council

This year’s Alumni Dinner introduced the Lee S. Smith ’65 Courage & Honor Award.

RECIPIENT Michele Santosuosso FINALISTS Scott Hunt Glenn Stroh

Presented by the Alumni Association, this new award will recognize a member of the St. Mark’s community who demonstrates courage, honor, perseverance and/or justice in the communities to which they belong by using his or her voice and actions to affect measurable change to elevate humanity. Smith was the School’s first Black graduate, and has visited the campus several times in recent years. He served as Cum Laude speaker and has visited with student publication editors and organization leaders. The first recipient of the Lee S. Smith ’65 Courage and Honor Award will be presented during the 2023 Alumni Weekend. Here are some of his remarks given at the Spring Alumni Dinner.

“I’ve lived my life to make a difference with people and institutions. And the fact that this will carry on in a special way to inspire other people is wonderful. The word courage is a heavy word. Honor is something I live by. Life presents you with opportunities. There are two kinds of people in life — there are people who will just roll up their sleeves and do it and those who shirk responsibility. And I’ve always tried to be (the former). And that’s how I’ve tried to live. I can’t thank you enough to be recognized in this way.” — Lee Smith ’65

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YOUNG ALUMNI SERVICE CITATION 2020 Hill Perot ’05 2021 Mark Butler ’08 2022 Luke Kline ’07

ALUMNI SERVICE MEDAL 2020 Mike Warnecke ’87 2021 David Sammons ’76 2022 David Campbell ’86

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD 2020 Victor Vescovo ’84 2022 Clark Hunt ’83

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Alumni Weekend 2022 ‘Alumni Weekend gives us all the opportunity to reconnect with classmates, faculty and friends who were such a big part of our lives during our most formative years.’

—SANDY CAMPBELL ’76 Alumni Association President

(far left) A tribute to Tom Adams (above) Marksmen enjoy the day on campus (left) A student assists David Sammons ’76 on a project in the Makerspace

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(above, top to bottom) Clark Hunt ’83, Victor Vescovo ’84 Lee S. Smith ’65

(top) Marksmen and their guests celebrate at Spring Alumni Dinner (above and right) The Family Cookout on campus

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(above) Members of the Class of 2022 attend Graduate Luncheon prior to their Commencement

Young Alumni Shortly after Alumni Weekend, the Office of

“Looking at my frame brought back so many

Development and Alumni Relations welcomed

nostalgic memories from not only my Lower School

the Class of 2022 into the Alumni Association

days, but from my entire time as a Marksman,”

at graduate luncheon. Each graduate received a

Nadalini said. “The look on my parents’ faces when

double photo frame featuring their first and final

I handed the frame to them made the tough days

yearbook photos, symbolizing each boy’s path

and long nights at St. Mark’s all worth it.”

to manhood and the years of dedication by each family. The gift was especially poignant for Alex Nadalini, who is the youngest of four brothers to graduate from St. Mark’s.

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In the weeks following Commencement, the Class

“Playing at Austin Street Shelter is one of my

of 2022 and other young alumni were invited back

favorite events throughout the year,” said Xander

to campus for the Young Alumni Community

Bowles ’22, Blues Club guitar player. “It is such a

Service event. Graduates from the last 15 years

cool experience to see the happiness on their faces

joined forces with current faculty and staff

that our meals and our music bring to Austin Street.”

(above) Young alumni offer food and music to the residents of Austin Street Center

members to create snack bags and serve more than 400 McDonald’s meals to the residents at Austin

In keeping with St. Mark’s focus on supporting

Street Center. The Blues Club provided an upbeat

the broader community, the Alumni Association

soundtrack for the day.

hosted a National Day of Service in August for alumni and their friends all over the world. This year, the National Day of Service supported children’s health at Ronald McDonald Houses across the nation.

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(left) The team explored several virge designs

(below) A variety of color palette options

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(right) A drawing of the final design

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“The team brought some great ideas, and Father Arbogast made sure we were in line with what we know of Saint Mark through scripture and tradition,” said Parks, who spent more than a year traveling through Europe in search of design inspiration.

“I went to Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, read

A Journey of Faith

everything I could about lions and Saint Mark and researched artistic representations of both through the ages.”

The final virge is made of cedar of Lebanon and topped with a sterling silver orb and a winged lion

by AUSTIN WILLIAMS ’22

representing Saint Mark. To craft the top pieces, Parks sought out Michael Rybicki, a renowned

From the sacred Lessons and Carols ceremonies to the deeply personal Baccalaureate service each May, the St. Mark’s Chapel plays host to some of the School’s most cherished traditions.

silversmith, who provided invaluable technical guidance in the design of the orb and lion.

A special dedication ceremony was held at an Evensong service during Alumni Weekend 2022, a fitting time for Parks to present the virge

And, each week during the school year, chapel

that he dedicated to two close friends: Ann and

services provide a brief respite from the busy

Steve Sebastian ’71.

school day, offering boys in all three divisions a chance to pause and reflect.

“Steve was one of St. Mark’s great gifts to me,” Parks said. “Steve and Ann were with me when it

The chapel program can also be quite impactful

was announced and had no idea they were going

in a boy’s individual spiritual journey. That’s exactly

to be honored. Steve immediately touched me on

the case for Rob Parks ’71.

the hand and Ann thought the School had made a mistake! With Alumni Weekend with my closest

“The St. Mark’s chapel provided me with an example

friends, it was a three-day celebration.”

of sane faith, with both moderation and strength,” Parks told The ReMarker in October 2021. “That was

Ultimately, Parks was thrilled to see his idea

very helpful for me in later life — it gives you

come to fruition. On the day it was unveiled,

a groundedness.”

he remembers feeling pride and joy for how it was accepted.

In honor of this impact, Parks was inspired to make a unique and lasting gift to the Chapel and

“My hope was that it would become a symbol

St. Mark's: a custom processional virge. With the

of unity in a diverse school community,” Parks

School’s blessing, Parks worked with Chaplain

said, “an object of beauty and a reminder of the

Stephen Arbogast and Assistant Headmaster for

importance of spirituality in our lives.”

External Affairs Scott Jolly to design and craft the ceremonial staff.

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spend his high school years. The Ivy League institution had one answer for the Letchers: in between the Mississippi and the Rockies, there’s only one option — St. Mark’s School of Texas.

The St. Mark’s experience had begun for the Letchers.

St. Mark’s immediately took its hold on John.

Out of the gate, he connected with Headmaster Robert Iglehart, an educator who would leave an indelible mark on the young man. As John excelled at St. Mark’s, Iglehart added STEMbased courses that kept him from complacency,

The theme of the 2022 Marksmen yearbook, “You Never

pushing him to his full potential. John felt trusted by the faculty; educators like Iglehart gave him

Really Leave,” rings true for all who experience St. Mark’s

the freedom to pursue what really interested and

culture. For former faculty members, alumni and parents

challenged him. Classes like mechanical drawing

of alumni, the lasting impact of one’s time at 10600 Preston

provided him tools that he would use throughout

Road is particularly meaningful. Now, many are drawn

his professional career.

back to the School, inspired to support the institution that

By the end of the year, John had completed two

had such a positive impact on their development as men.

grades in the span of a single school year. He felt accepted at the School; truly seen and looked after.

Letcher Brothers Scholarship Fund The impact of St. Mark’s has stood the test of time for the Letcher brothers, whose profound experience with the School has led to a lifetime of

John describes his single year at St. Mark’s as the most important factor in his education.

“In that one year, St. Mark’s changed my

generous support for the School. Their firm belief

life,” John Letcher said. “I am convinced

in St. Mark’s mission inspired them to help ensure

that I was extremely fortunate at where

every boy has the opportunity for a first-class

I landed in my schooling.”

educational experience.

Next in line was Frank Letcher ’59. Frank spent Easily qualified as a St. Mark’s dynasty, the

the entirety of his high school career at St. Mark’s.

Letchers’ journey to St. Mark’s started when

As part of the Class of 1959, Frank took a different

their father moved from the East Coast to the

path through the School than his brother John,

South, settling in Miami, OK. The oldest of his

following a route more focused on humanities.

four sons, Scott, enjoyed the school system until

Finally came Bill Letcher ’67. He explored East

his high school years. When the family saw

Coast schools, but it was clear that St. Mark’s was

Scott’s experience with the secondary education

the right choice, as nothing else compared in Bill’s

in Miami, their East Coast roots kicked back in.

school search. St. Mark’s was his first glimpse into

Letcher made a call to his alma mater, Yale, to

the power of an independent school education.

figure out where his next son, John ’53, should

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“I do not know where I would be without St. Mark’s. The way information was presented, and responsibilities were put on you was

On July 11, 2021, tragedy struck the Santarelli family as their only son, Gianpaolo, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 45. As the Santarellis and the entirety of Gianpaolo’s Class of 1994 grieved the loss, so too did the Bernstein family.

just terrific. The School never lost sight of preparing students to progress in college and beyond,” Bill Letcher said.

The Letchers’ years at St. Mark’s left a deep mark on their entire family, and they felt it only right to make a gift to the School that would allow for boys to experience what they did many years ago. With this sentiment in mind, the Letcher Brothers Scholarship Fund was born. For John, having a scholarship in his family’s name means the world. After many successes in his work with computer systems, he wanted to pay forward the gift of education.

“I give to St. Mark’s because it made all the difference in the world with how I handled and viewed education later in my life,” John Letcher said.

Gianpaolo Santarelli ’94 Scholarship Fund Alan and Jayusia Bernstein, parents of Leo ’90,

“When Gianpaolo passed away it just struck us: We cannot imagine anything more horrible than losing your only son,” Alan Bernstein said. “It just takes the breath out of you.”

The Bernsteins sought to comfort and console their close friends and considered how they could honor Gianpaolo. Eventually, the Bernsteins and Santarellis decided to remember the “light of the Santarellis' life” forever by establishing the Gianpaolo Santarelli ’94 Scholarship Fund with other community members.

Through the creation of this endowment, the Bernstein family and others have ensured that Gianpaolo's memory endures at St. Mark's.

“Making this gift was an act of friendship and tribute to our dear friends. Nothing gives us more pleasure than making this gift in honor of the

had their own unique experiences with the School.

Santarelli family. That’s the beautiful

The Bernsteins moved to Dallas in 1986 and soon

thing about endowments: they are

became close friends with Giancarlo and Maria

forever,” said Bernstein.

Santarelli, parents of Gianpaolo Santarelli ’94.

The St. Mark’s experience greatly influenced The couples connected initially through

the Letcher family as well as the Bernstein and

Maria and Jayusia, who Alan described

Santarelli families. Through their generous

as “kindred spirits, even though they came

philanthropy, these families have helped shape

from extraordinarily different backgrounds.”

the future of our School by expanding access to a

Maria grew up in a very traditional Italian home,

St. Mark's education.

whereas Jayusia was the daughter of Eastern European Holocaust survivors. To this day, the Bernsteins and the Santarellis regularly spend time together.

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WINNING CHARACTER

‘St. Mark’s stands apart because we make every field our home field; because we make every player feel the full force of an entire community behind him; and because even in defeat, we raise ourselves back up, sing the alma mater and get back at it the next day.’

– ZACH STONE ’22

On Campus

Coach Flaherty speaks to the varsity football team

A

Elijah Ellis ’22 and Alex Nadalini ’22 lead the varsity football team on to Hunt Field for a home game

mood of nervous anticipation rippled through the Science Lecture Hall as varsity football team members filed in for their first full meeting of the

2021 season. Many of the boys knew only the disruptions of the previous years, from the tornado that interrupted the 2019 season to the pandemic restrictions that curtailed the 2020 season. To add one more uncertainty, the School had hired a new head football coach: Harry Flaherty, a former D-1 college athlete and NFL signee.

Flaherty’s message was clear: character and effort would be their path to victory.

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Consecutive years that St. Mark’s has received the SPC Athletic Directors’ Cup in recognition of being the top boys’ athletic program in the Southwest Preparatory Conference

“Right off the bat, he talked about discipline and character,” said Alex Nadalini ’22, quarterback and team captain for the 2021 season. “Coach said we would be high-class men with respect and discipline and we would set the tone every game with our effort.”

Crew boats qualified for USRowing National Youth Championship

This message is echoed across the Athletics Department. Marksmen athletes are taught to win with character. And it’s a message that is proven in the results: for 13 of the past 15 years, St. Mark’s has received the SPC Athletic Directors’ Cup, awarded to the best athletics programs in the conference. This past year, four of the 15 varsity teams won SPC or state championship titles, with dozens of individual champions named in multiple sports. And of the 99 graduating

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seniors, 16 have committed to continue competing at the collegiate level.

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As a whole, Lion athletes are extraordinarily talented and successful. But this success is not the goal of the coaches, trainers and teachers.

In every practice, game and interaction, the faculty strive to transform these boys into men of character first and foremost. But the lessons inherent in building a successful man — discipline, sacrifice, trust, commitment to purpose — often lead to a successful athlete.

“We are proud to have a strong athletic program that is committed to excellence, but the true measure of our program’s success is watching the boys excel in the years ahead as a result of their meaningful athletic experiences at St. Mark’s,” said Sean Lissemore, director of athletics.

Following that initial team meeting, Flaherty put his message into practice — and got results. The varsity football team started the 2021 season on a hot streak, winning five of their first six games before quarterback Nadalini was sidelined with an ACL tear. But even with this setback, Flaherty continued to push his captain.

“Coach said the team still needed me, whether I play another down under the lights or not,” Nadalini said. “He told me that it was up to me to decide how I would respond to this event. These moments have become life lessons because the coaches took the time to help me grow.”

By focusing on the development of character first and foremost, St. Mark’s transforms boys into good men, who then can become great athletes.

“At St. Mark's, we are not solely focused on winning and losing; rather it is how we win and lose that truly defines our athletic program,” Lissemore said. “With that being said, character, integrity and discipline are the essential building blocks of any successful team and certainly go hand and hand with winning in competitive sports.”

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School records broken by the 2022 varsity track and field team

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Sahil Dodda ’22 finished 8th at the 2022 USA Track & Field’s U20 Outdoor Championships.

(clockwise from top right) Track and field team celebrate their SPC championship

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St. Mark’s wrestlers named individual SPC or state champions

Elijah Ellis ’22 eyes his opponent for his next move Varsity volleyball celebrates winning the SPC championship Varsity lacrosse huddles up before a match Zach Stone ’22 takes aim on goal

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Athletes from the Class of 2022 who committed to play sports in college

Varsity baseball enjoys a post-game celebration

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Senior Class traditions The Path to Manhood is a journey along which boys pass numerous milestones on their way to becoming men of character. Some of the most important moments on this journey happen in the final weeks of their St. Mark’s careers. As the school year neared its conclusion, members of the Class of 2022 took time to celebrate their special bond and shared legacy before embarking into the world beyond 10600 Preston Road.

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they entered the Chapel. As storm clouds rolled in, the Class attended their final chapel service together, singing hymns and reflecting on their time at St. Mark’s.

“If we don't take what we've learned into our next chapters, our time at the School will have been null,” said Henry Schechter ’22, who spoke on behalf of his classmates. “I'm only an 18-year-old boy without much life experience, but I know that the people we touch in our lives will always remember The seniors began this final lap by leaving

(opposite) Senior blue shirts on the Perot Quadrangle sign (above) Marksmen and their teachers celebrate at Baccalaureate

the smallest moments.”

something behind. On their final day of classes, the 99 boys removed their blue senior shirts for the

Each year, the Senior Class chooses a Baccalaureate

last time and draped them over the Perot Family

speaker to offer final words of advice to the class.

Quadrangle sign, a symbolic passing of the mantle

This year, the boys selected Marion Glorioso-Kirby,

to the Class of 2023. The seniors also took one

Tony Vintcent Fine Arts Department chair and

more opportunity to celebrate the simple joys of

drama instructor.

boyhood by taking their first-grade buddies on a trip to the Dallas Zoo.

“Next year you will be in a new environment, and if you haven't quite found your light, keep trying,”

On the evening of Baccalaureate, the Class of 2022

said Glorioso-Kirby. “Keep exploring, keep creating,

lined up under the covered walkways outside of

and keep saying yes to new opportunities. If you get

Lower School to applaud the faculty and staff as

the choice to sit it out or dance, you’d better dance.”

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(above) The Class of 2022 celebrates Commencement

The outgoing seniors’ last day as students began with their final assembly, where several boys

“Here we go on the next stage of our journey,” Wang said. “Like the heroes of old, stay courageous

were honored for their outstanding achievements.

in principle, selfless and honest. Even now, in

Then, for the final time, the boys heard “Seniors,

this moment, we must remember the humility

dismissed.” At the luncheon following the assembly,

that carried us here and hold on to our ability to

the Class of 2022 was formally welcomed into the

connect and embrace others.”

Alumni Association, joining a community of more than 4,000 St. Mark’s graduates worldwide.

This year's Commencement speaker had unique insight into their journey as Marksmen.

That night, as the sun set over the Ida M. and Cecil

Clark Hunt ’83 has led a distinguished career

H. Green Commencement Theater, 99 young men

in professional sports and maintained a close

in white dinner jackets took the stage. The evening

relationship with St. Mark’s as an active alumnus,

began with an address by Class President

a long-serving trustee and the parent of a

Enoch Ellis ’22.

recent graduate.

“Because of the education that we have

Hunt shared lessons learned from his nearly two

received, we will go into the world not

decades as chairman and CEO of the Kansas City

as ordinary men but as beacons to whom others will look for guidance, for leadership, and for hope,” Ellis said.

Chiefs, including winning Super Bowl LIV in 2020.

“You've taken a path with no shortcuts. You've worked hard and found some great teammates.

You’ve faced challenges and overcome them,”

Valedictorian Alex Wang ’22 spoke next. Having

Hunt said. “And you've laid the foundation for your

entered St. Mark’s in the 11th grade, Wang shared

character. Enjoy this moment. You've earned it.”

his unique experience joining the community amidst remote learning and how his classmates quickly embraced him.

The Class of 2022 concluded the evening — and their careers as St. Mark’s students — with one more beloved tradition. The 99 boys stood arm-inarm and sang the alma mater a final time, cheering as they sang the last line: “Endless be your fame.”

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(clockwise from top) Clark Hunt ’83 addresses the Class, seniors gather for a photo, Class President Enoch Ellis ’22, graduates display their class rings, valedictorian Adam Wang ’22, Enoch Ellis accepts his award.

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class of 2022 college matriculation Villanova University Luke Martin Max Vafa

United States Military Academy at West Point Elijah Ellis

American University Henry Morgan

University of California, Los Angeles Brett Honaker

Boston College Conor Duffy

University of Cambridge Darren Xi

Columbia University Axel Icazbalceta

University of Georgia Jake Robinowitz

Cornell University Evan McGowan

University of Michigan Stefan Moreno

Princeton University Adam Lai Ian Mize Alex Ryan

Drexel University Ethan Borge

University of Rochester Corvin Oprea

Duke University Camden Reeves

University of San Diego Sam Alfalahi

Baylor University James Then Caleb Vanzant

Fordham University William Fitzpatrick

University of Southern California Samuel Wu

Gettysburg College Shane Sweet

University of Texas at Arlington Noah Soliz

Kenyon College Sam Eluemunoh

University of Wisconsin-Madison Samir Mamtani

Loyola Marymount University Sam Reitich

Vanderbilt University Lars Ochs

Loyola University Chicago Miller Trubey

Washington University in St. Louis Nicolas Gomez

Middlebury College Xander Bowles

Wilbraham and Monson Academy Tate Laczkowski

University of Texas at Austin Spencer Burke Matthew Fan Mac McKenzie Blake Molthan Raj Papineni Will Pechersky Thomas Philip Henry Schechter Will Shoup James Singhal Ralph Steele Soham Verma

Brown University Jedidiah Kim Ashvin Nair Austin Williams

Southern Methodist University Elijah Baker Benjamin Gravel Jackson Lutz Shaan Mehta Zubin Mehta Jodie Thompson Paul Valois Northwestern University Toby Barrett Maxwell Chuang Bryce Nivet Peter Orsak Pranay Sinkre Daniel Uglunts Texas A&M University Arjun Agarwal Cal Graham Cole Norman George Warren Harvard University Alex Geng Ekansh Tambe Adam Wang Austin Community College Dylan Dropkin Alex Nadalini Henry Piccagli

Johns Hopkins University Fisayo Omonije Sampath Rapuri Zack Stone Massachusetts Institute of Technology Drake Elliott Enoch Ellis Jeremy Yu

Colgate University Zach Lightfoot Owen Simon Dartmouth College Evan Lai Rana Thakkar Georgetown University Sal Abbasi Zayn Bhimani Georgia Institute of Technology Tomek Marczewski Isaac Song Rice University Abhi Jain Ian Lin Santa Clara University Grant Jackson Colin Peck University of Chicago Miki Ghosh Jonathan Yin University of Pennsylvania Sahil Dodda Matthew Shen

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2018–2022 college matriculation Ten or more:

Three:

Gettysburg College

Dartmouth College

American University

Haverford College

Georgetown University

Austin College

Kansas State University

Harvard University

Baylor University

Lafayette College

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Boston College

Loyola Marymount University

Northwestern University

Boston University

Loyola University Chicago

Southern Methodist University

Emory University

Loyola University New Orleans

Texas A&M University

Indiana University at Bloomington

Morehouse College

University of Chicago

Middlebury College

Northeastern University

University of Pennsylvania

Purdue University

Oberlin College

University of Texas at Austin

Texas Christian University

Pennsylvania State University (Main Campus)

Vanderbilt University

Tulane University

Pomona College

University of Michigan

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Five to nine:

University of Texas at Dallas

Saint Edward's University

Austin Community College

Wake Forest University

Samford University

Brown University

Washington and Lee University

Southwestern University St. John's University

Columbia University Cornell University

Two:

Syracuse University

Duke University

Belmont University

Texas Tech University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Carnegie Mellon University

The American University of Paris

Johns Hopkins University

Case Western Reserve University

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

New York University

Claremont McKenna College

United States Air Force Academy

Princeton University

Gonzaga University

United States Military Academy at West Point

Rice University

Kenyon College

University of California (Berkeley)

Santa Clara University

Lehigh University

University of California (Santa Barbara)

Sewanee: The University of the South

Tufts University

University of Cambridge

University of Alabama

University of California (Los Angeles)

University of Denver

University of Richmond

University of Colorado at Boulder

University of Mississippi

University of Southern California

University of Georgia

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of Virginia

University of Notre Dame

University of Oklahoma

Villanova University

University of Texas at Arlington

University of Oxford University of Rochester

Yale University

One:

University of San Diego

Four:

Arizona State University

University of South Carolina

Colgate University

Babson College

University of St Andrews

Stanford University

California Institute of Technology

University of St. Gallen

Washington University in St. Louis

Carleton College

University of Tampa

College of William & Mary

University of Toronto

Drexel University

University of Tulsa

Elon University

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Florida A&M University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Fordham University

Wilbraham and Monson Academy

Furman University

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STAY CONNECTED Sit next to someone new at lunch and reach out to every Marksman in your class.

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES & EXTRACURRICULARS. These are your last opportunities to do so.

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BE A FRIEND Treat your little buddy as you would've wanted to be treated.

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MASTER THE THREE ESSENTIALS Perfect the handshake, tie your own ties, and know when to listen.

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VISIT THE COLLEGE COUNSELORS They are very helpful and they have good snacks!

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LASTLY, ENJOY EVERY MOMENT It goes by fast, so don't take anything for granted.

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A D AY I N T H E B R E N D A N C O U R T ’ 0 6 P R O G R A M

6:30 am Many of his classmates are still asleep when ISHAAN DEVALLA ’23 silences the alarm on his cell phone. He shakes off sleep with a steaming cup of tea before heading out the door...

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8:45 am Devalla arrives at 10600 Preston Road, where he meets up with fellow classmates JACKSON WHITAKER ’23 and BOWDEN SLATES ’23 to welcome their students.

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES and FORMING LEADERS

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entral to character and leadership education is the idea that leadership is service that moves communities

forward. Volunteering with the Brendan Court ’06 Summer

Enrichment Program offers Marksmen the opportunity to grow as leaders and learn more about the community around them.

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9:45 am

The Honorable ERIC JOHNSON, Dallas mayor and St. Mark’s parent, tells the group about growing up in West Dallas, attending Ivy League schools and life as the mayor, before sharing that speaking to youth is the best part of his job. As Johnson calls on various students to answer their questions, Slates raises his hand to join in.

10:50 am

Science teacher WINSTON LEE ’23 shares his passion for chemistry with his class. He applauds his students as they recall key concepts about atoms and their structure.

THE BRENDAN COURT ’06 PROGRAM The program offers Dallas ISD middle-schoolers

teaches. These lessons in leadership and service

classes in math, social studies, science and

stay with many Marksmen throughout their lives,

English—all taught by Upper School Marksmen.

no matter the profession they choose.

The three-week summer program provides highquality learning experiences for the students

For the first time in three years, the program was

who attend, while allowing St. Mark’s students to

able to meet in person this summer. This year’s

explore teaching. Each student volunteer applies

cohort of student-teachers were able to visit with

to teach a specific subject and then teaches a mock

their students face-to-face and interact with them

lesson as a form of audition. He is then responsible

over the course of three weeks.

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(left) Hood explains the ball python's skeletal structure (below) Students line up to feel the python's scales

11:35 am Jacie Hood, director of education at Sci-Tech Discovery Center in Frisco, holds a special visitor—a ball python—as she teaches the group about their anatomy, diet and more. As she answers questions from the class, NAT FISHER ’23 puts a finger to his lips to quiet a few whispers from the back row. After the lesson, students and teachers alike line up to pet the snake, gently using two fingers to stroke her scales.

“For me, a highlight was seeing our students progress,” said Aadi Khasgiwala ’23, one of the program’s co-directors. “For example, we

“It's a good time to sit down and just talk with them,” he said. “Having that free time allowed us to really get to know them.”

scheduled a robotics activity, and seeing them enjoy it and engage with it was very rewarding.”

Over time, the Marksmen earned the students’ trust. Those bonds motivated the student-teachers

Over the course of three weeks, Marksmen teachers

to be good leaders and mentors.

form meaningful relationships with their students.

For Ishaan Devalla ’23, one of the most important

“I know they look up to all of us,” said Sky Park ’23.

times of day was before classes began.

“I feel a responsibility to perform to the best of my ability as a teacher, mentor, friend and colleague.”

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12:15 pm AADI KHASGIWALA ’23 has had a busy morning. Part of his job as co-director of the program is to plan daily activities and meals. Today students enjoy bean and cheese burritos, courtesy of chef Roberto Perez (father of JONAH ’23 and GABRIEL ’30). As the students enjoy their lunch, one boy who is an aspiring chef takes note.

12:45 pm RISHI MOHAN ’21 is home from Harvard to answer the students’ pressing questions about the quality of college food (“not good, but there are restaurants”) and applications. The future chef asks about his preferred career path, and the class discusses the benefits of both culinary and business school.

These interactions don’t just create connections

For Brendan Court students, the experience can

between individuals; they provide a greater

be life-changing as well. After participating in the

understanding of the broader Dallas community

program as students, some have gone on to attend

for participants and teachers alike.

St. Mark’s. This year, one student in particular made an impression on the group.

“There are other people in the city who lead very different lives,” Bowden Slates ’23 said. “I think it's

“All the student-teachers encouraged him to apply

so important to get out of your comfort zone and

to St. Mark’s,” Khasigwala said. “He is outgoing and

realize that your daily life is not necessarily the

enthusiastic but also focused, which makes him

same as everybody else’s.”

an excellent student and contributor.” Khasigwala hopes to see him again, either as a Marksman or a student in next year’s program.

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1:05 pm MATTHIAS CANON ’23 plays his bass guitar and Khasgiwala plays the cello for the group’s talent show. Ever the educator, Canon even works some music theory into his act. The students join in,

sharing their skills in music and magic tricks.

1:50 pm VIVEK PATEL ’24 walks the group through important safety measures in the Makerspace and answers their questions about building and programming robots. Later, the boys line up to use the sanding machine under Patel’s watchful eye.

3:00 pm After the students are dismissed, teachers meet to reflect on their day and prepare for the next one.

For alumnus Jackson Cole ’16, teaching with the

Faculty sponsors Dr. Katherine Anson and Jorge

Brendan Court program paved the way for a career

Correa say one of the most rewarding aspects

in education. He served as an English teacher in

of the program is seeing Marksmen grow as

the program as an Upper Schooler in 2013 and

collaborative leaders.

2014. After graduating from St. Mark’s, he earned his degree at Yale University before returning to

“Community service starts with the idea of

Dallas with Teach for America.

‘I’m helping you’ and slowly but steadily becomes, ‘we work together to create opportunities and find

“I wanted to return to Dallas, because Dallas is

solutions to our challenges,” Correa said.

my community,” he said. “We are taught that our own well-being is tied to the well-being of the communities around us.”

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1997

Michelle and MARK EARLY ’73, Kim and MARK NEARBURG ’73, BARRY

CHRISTIAN KELSO ’97 has become an Equity Partner of Farrow-

RASKIN ’73 and ROB ALBERTS ’70 (not pictured) enjoyed a mini

Gillespie Heath Witter LLP. He started with the firm in 2015

reunion at the Nearburg family's Beerburg Brewing in Austin.

and has been named as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by

1977 ANDY SHORE ’77 married Sam Applegate at their home in California

in May 2021. The couple announced they have relocated to the Palm Springs area.

1981

D Magazine in 2022. He is also the adjunct professor of Estate Planning and Practice at SMU’s Dedman School of Law.

1998 | Reunion FABIAN ARROYO ’98, and his wife Kelly are proud to announce

the birth of their baby boy Levi Joseph Arroyo. Levi was born on January 18, 2022, at 12:46 a.m., weighing in at 8lbs., 8oz. His

DANIEL CHU ’81, founder and CEO of Tricolor Holdings, was

big sisters Allie and Megan are excited by the new addition and

elected as a new director of Origin Bancorp, Inc., the financial

cannot wait to begin helping out.

holding company for Origin Bank.

1984

2000 Proud father MICHAEL GINSBERG ’66 shared some stunning

This spring, VICTOR VESCOVO ’84 was awarded the Explorer’s

photos of the new exhibit created by his son, JUSTIN

Club Medal, the club’s highest honor, for his extraordinary

GINSBERG ’00. The entry hall piece of art glass was revealed at

contributions in the field of exploration.

the Amon Carter Museum at a members-only reception in June.

1985 BRUCE STECKLER ’85 was inducted into D Magazine’s inaugural

Justin is the head of the Art Glass Program and Facility at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Best Lawyers Hall of Fame. Bruce is the founding member of

2001

Steckler Wayne Cherry & Love PLLC with offices in Dallas, Waco

Jasmine and COLLIN LENSING ’01 welcomed their baby girl

and Henderson.

Poppy Iris on April 22, 2022. Poppy joins the Lensing family as the

1987 Founder and President TODD C. HOWARD ’87 sold his

younger sister to Elle and Leo.

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architectural firm, t. howard + associates earlier this year. The

TAYLOR JENKINS ’03, Head Coach of the Memphis Grizzlies,

firm was sold to Kirksey Architecture and Todd will serve as

signed a multi-year contract extension in June. Last season, he led

Executive Vice President, Director-North Texas of the expanded

the Grizzlies to the franchise's first division title, while capturing

firm, Kirksey|th+a .

the highest playoff seed and matching the best single season

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record in franchise history.

ROBERT MUSSLEWHITE '88 was recently named CEO of

2004

Definitive Healthcare. Robert lives in Boston.

MATT CHAO ’04 and his wife Diana welcomed Madilyn Joy into their

1995

family on February 24, 2022. The Chao family lives in Dallas.

Locke Lord LLP partner JUSTIN MAPES ’95 was selected as a member of the Dallas Regional Chamber's premier leadership program, Leadership Dallas. He joined the firm in February.

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Nikhila and GREG DAVIS ’04 were recently featured in an article

NICK MONIER ’04 was promoted to Counsel at Haynes and Boone,

in The Dallas Morning News highlighting the growing Texas wine

LLP. Nick, his wife Julie and children Lily and Will live in Dallas.

industry. The Davises launched Kalasi Cellars in 2017 and opened a tasting room in Fredericksburg in 2020.

Maggie and ROSS RUSCHHAUPT ’04 welcomed Gemma Selene into their family on May 3, 2022. She joins big sisters Winnie and

In May, MAX DOWNING ’04 graduated with a MS degree in

Isla at their home in Dallas.

Geoscience from the University of Texas at Dallas. He moved to Park City, UT to be closer to his nephews shortly thereafter.

Kim and Mark Nearburg ’73 with Michelle and Mark Early ’73 and Barry Raskin ’73 Victor Vescovo ’84 Fabian Arroyo ’98 Justin Ginsberg ’00 Collin Lensing ’01 Matt Chao ’04 Ross Ruschhaupt ’04

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Lauren and Mark Butler ’08 with Mark Dwain Butler III John Ashton, Luis Carrillo ’08 and Korey Mack ’00 Kelly and Greg Fijolek ’08 with Meredith Kate Gil Cassagne ’11 and Mandy Raeder Albert Muratalla '11 with Jorge Correa Matt Murphy ’11 and Brynn O’Banion John Wetzel ’11 and Kelsey Kilbane Otto Clark-Martinek ’13 Justin Jones ’15 married Kylie Moran Travis Nadalini ’15 with his family

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2005

PATRICK MCGEE ’11 and the wedding party included MICHAEL

Writer and director ERIC I. LU ’05 wrapped up Season 5 of

MURPHY ’14, JORDAN YOUNG ’11, CONNOR THEILMANN ’11,

The Resident this spring. Eric lives in Irvine, CA.

2007

LINCOLN NEELY ’11, HAYDEN WOLF ’11, GIL CASSAGNE ’11 and COLE MARLOW ’11. The couple lives in Dallas where Matt is a

Capital Markets Director at CBRE.

SAM ACHO ’07 was named to the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor,

Class of 2022. Sam is a sports analyst for ESPN.

Kelsey Kilbane and JOHN WETZEL ’11 married in Cleveland, Ohio,

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on June 11, 2022. The couple lives in New York City where they both work at tech startups.

EMMANUEL ACHO ’08 served as the Class of 2022 commencement

speaker for The University of Texas at Austin. Emmanuel is a New York Times bestselling author and TV personality.

2012 Journalist MAX MARSHALL ’12 has an upcoming book to be published by HarperCollins in the fall of 2023. It details the story

Lauren and MARK BUTLER ’08 welcomed their first child

behind a drug bust at a South Carolina college and it has been

Mark Dwain Butler III into the world on June 15, 2022.

optioned by Sony Pictures under the title Among the Bros.

Mark was also recently promoted to Vice President of Finance at Jackson-Shaw Company.

2013 | Reunion In May 2022, OTTO CLARK-MARTINEK ’13 graduated from USC

Admissions officer KOREY MACK ’00 hosted LUIS CARRILLO ’08 for

Gould School of Law. Otto lives in Santa Monica, CA.

lunch in early May. Associate headmaster JOHN ASHTON joined the campus reunion.

2014 After working at Bain & Co together, SAM PERKINS ’14 and AIDAN

GREG FIJOLEK ’08 and his wife Kelly welcomed their first child

DEWAR ’14 launched Nourish, a Y Combinator and Thrive Capital-

Meredith Kate into their family on April 13. The Fijolek family live

backed digital health startup.

in Dallas where Greg is a partner at Wick Phillips.

2011

2015 JUSTIN JONES ’15 married Kylie Moran on June 17, 2022 in Austin.

Mandy Raeder and GIL CASSAGNE ’11 were married in Cabo San

Several Marksmen attended the celebration, including BEN

Lucas on May 21, 2022, with many Marksmen in attendance for

NAFTALIS ’15, ANDREW PATISON ’15, ABEER KARIM ’15, TOMMY

the celebration. The couple lives in Denver, where Gil works for

GUDMUNDSSON ’15, JUSTIN JONES ’15, KYLIE JONES ’15, TRAVIS

Prime Capital Investment Advisors and Mandy works in software

NADALINI ’15, JACK FOJTASEK ’15, SAM DANIELS ’15, WYATT

sales for FloQast.

MARTIN ’15, and WESTON BLAIR ’15. The couple lives in Atlanta.

Running back and receiver TY MONTGOMERY ’11 signed a two-year commitment with The New England Patriots.

TRAVIS NADALINI ’15 received his J.D. from Baylor Law School

in the summer of 2022. His brothers, AUSTIN ’19, TAUBERT ’13, ALBERT MURATALLA ’11 reconnected with faculty member

and ALEX ’22 celebrated this milestone with Travis along with

Jorge Correa during a recent visit to campus. Albert lives

his parents Jim and SHANNON, who teaches fourth grade at

in Seagoville.

St. Mark’s.

MATT MURPHY ’11 married Brynn O’Banion at La Quinta Country

2016

Club on May 7, 2022. The wedding was officiated by classmate

JACKSON COLE ’16 returned to campus as an interim Middle

School mathematics teacher. Jackson spent the previous two years working for Teach for America.

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Arnie Holtberg and Reece Rabin ’18 Jack Katz ’19 Members of the Classes of 2018, 2019 and 2020 Ishan Gupta ’20 Will Mallick ’20 Reilly Walker Curtis Smith and Bruce Newsome ’86 Sean Lissemore, John Turek and Ryan Hershner

ALBERT THIEU ’16 completed his Master of Science in Aeronautics

St. Mark’s young alumni gathered in April 2022 at a Texas A&M

and Astronautics from MIT and was promoted to 1st lieutenant in

event. Pictured are (L to R): JOHN DAVID MCCLAIN ’20, BILLY

the United States Air Force.

STALDER ’19, JAHAZIEL LOPEZ ’19, JOHN BURTON ’19, GABE

2017

BANKSTON ’19, DANIEL MIROCHNA ’19 and REAGAN JONES ’18.

GORDON GUNN ’17 started a new position as an assistant

2020

project manager with Jacobs Engineering in Seattle, focusing on

ISHAN GUPTA ’20 interned this summer with Congresswoman

aerospace and commercial aviation.

Pramila Jayapal, the only South Asian woman ever elected to the

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US House of Representatives.

Former Headmaster ARNIE HOLTBERG cheered on

WILL MALLICK ’20 performed in Zilker Theatre Productions’

REECE RABIN ’18 at the Princeton baseball game against

“Newsies!” this summer where he played Romeo. He also

Mississippi State.

performed as Davey for one of the six weekends the show ran.

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FACULTY and her husband, Brandt, on April 5, 2022, at 12:01 p.m. Rooney

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weighed in at 7lbs. 6oz. and was 20.28 inches long.

Class Notes are the best way to share major life

Rooney Emilia was born to faculty member REILLY WALKER

milestones with friends, faculty, and the St. Mark’s Retired faculty member CURTIS SMITH attended his 50th reunion

community. Keep the school and your classmates

at Davidson College and enjoyed a chance encounter with

updated with major life events, like marriages, births,

BRUCE NEWSOME ’86, who was visiting the campus.

graduations, and career advancements.

Longtime varsity cross-country and track and field head coach

Visit smtexas.org/ClassNotes to submit a note through the online form.

JOHN TUREK recently passed the cross-country baton to RYAN

If you have a photo to accompany your note, please email a high-

HERSHNER. Hershner began his new role as cross-country head

resolution file to Raeann Robertson at robertsonr@smtexas.org.

coach in the fall of 2022.

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in memoriam Alumni W. ROSS ASHBY ’71, April 9, 2022.

MICHAEL D. BRINKMAN ’95, April 21, 2022 CHESTER J. DONNALLY, JR. ’63, May 15, 2022.

RUSSELL S. FOJTASEK ’80, June 25, 2022, father of Gage R. Fojtasek ’25, brother of emeritus trustee Randall S. Fojtasek ’81 and uncle of Randall S. Fojtasek, Jr. ’20 and Jack M. Fojtasek ’15.

JAY W. KLING ’07, April 17, 2022.

JOHN H. RAUSCHER III ’67, July 11, 2022.

GARY D. STRELAU ’70, May 31, 2022.

JAN MICHAL ZAPENDOWSKI ’03, July 26, 2022, brother of Jacek R. Zapendowski ’09.

Community ELLA J. BANKS, June 6, 2022, emeritus trustee and mother of George Y. Banks III ’90.

ZELIE DE SERIN SIBLEY BANNISTER, April 6, 2022, mother of staff member Alicia E. Alvarez.

ALDO BATTAGLIA, July 3, 2022, great-uncle of staff member Alex Hughes.

DIANE M. BROWN, March 14, 2022, mother of faculty member David M. Brown.

IRMA TIMMONS BRUNNER, April 22, 2022, mother of faculty member Barbara L. Kinkead, grandmother of former student Alexander L. Kinkead ’17.

LINDA DRAIN CASEY, March 26, 2022, grandmother of Franklin E. Brown ’27 and George M. Brown ’27 and former students Rosser C. Newton, Jr. and William S. L. Newton.

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BETTY L. DREYFUS, March 9, 2022, mother of

TIMOTHY S. HICKS, March 4, 2022, faculty member and father

Lynn A. Dreyfus ’64, aunt of Gary L. Kahn ’72 and

of Christopher D. Hicks ’13.

Richard A. Kahn ’69.

RAE S. KOLAR, February 24, 2022, mother of Britton W. Kolar ’64.

ELIZABETH BASS ESTES, March 11, 2022, mother of faculty member Angela E. Hendricks and David H. Estes ’89,

ELLEN MILLER, February 22, 2022, grandmother of

grandmother of Henry D. Estes ’25.

Franklin E. Brown ’27 and George M. Brown ’29.

MILDRED A. FIEDOREK, May 8, 2020, wife of emeritus trustee

FRED A. MITCHELL, May 6, 2022, father of staff member

E.C. “Gene” Fiedorek and mother of Stephen C. Fiedorek ’73

David Mitchell.

and Robert M. Fiedorek ’81.

MOHAMMAD ALI NAFICY, May 2022, grandfather of Kevon A. MARY FRANCES FITTS, July 3, 2022, emeritus trustee, mother

Mostafavipour ’24 and Mateen G. Mostafavipour ’26.

of John Stuart Fitts ’83 and wife of the late E. Grant Fitts.

HENRY NEUHOFF III, March 12, 2022, grandfather of JACQUELINE E. FOJTASEK, April 28, 2022, mother

Stice R. Neuhoff ’23.

of Russell S. Fojtasek ’80 and emeritus trustee Randall S. Fojtasek ’81, and grandmother of Jack M. Fojtasek ’15,

PABLO P. ZEBALLOS, April 24, 2022, father of

Randall S. Fojtasek, Jr. ’20 and Gage R. Fojtasek ’25.

Patrick C. Zeballos ’26.

BETH L. FOX, July 5, 2022, mother of Director of the Physical Plant Mark Webb.

JEROME M. FULLINWIDER, July 21, 2022, grandfather of Henry “Hill” R. Perot III ’05, Peter Hunter Perot ’06, Joseph S. Bush II ’12 and father-in-law of Ross Perot, Jr. ’77.

LAWRENCE J. GENENDER, July 23, 2022, father of Mark R. Genender ’83, David M. Genender ’85, and trustee Paul R.

Former faculty member DEAN BAIRD

Genender ’87, grandfather of Jack D. Genender ’21 and George

passed away on August 2, 2022. During

R. Genender ’23.

his 39 years at St. Mark’s, Baird helped revolutionize the School’s technology

DENNIS GONZALEZ, March 15, 2022, brother of faculty

curriculum and infrastructure. In addition

member D. Scott Gonzalez.

to his role as Director of Educational Computing and, later, Chair of the Computer

CLARE G. GRABLE, June 11, 2022, grandmother of William L.

Science Department, Baird coached several

Grable ’23 and Charles G. Grable ’26.

sports and served as a fifth-grade advisor.

ISABELL S. HAGGAR, June 12, 2022, mother-in-law of emeritus trustee Daniel P. Novakov, Sr., and grandmother of Daniel P. Novakov, Jr. ’99.

JACK R. HALE, April 20, 2022, father of former faculty member Jeffrey T. Hale.

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Endnotes | THE PRIDE

St. Mark’s School of Texas

Leave Your Mark C H A R M A I N E & G E O R G E TA N G

When Tyler Tang ’24 entered St. Mark’s in 2016, his parents, George and Charmaine, began looking to find ways to get connected with the Marksmen community.

After a few years of volunteering in a multitude of ways, Charmaine found her way to the St. Mark’s Development Committee; an important subcommittee to the Board of Trustees tasked with helping move the mission of the School forward.

Joining the Menter B. Terrill Society—the School’s society for legacy giving—is a way for alumni, parents and friends to honor St. Mark’s in their long-term estate planning.

Legacy gifts allow the School to provide resources necessary to sustain a long tradition of exceptional educational and unique personal growth opportunities.

“We wanted to provide a legacy and impact that would last beyond our son’s time at St. Mark’s,” Charmaine said.

For George and Charmaine, joining The Terrill Society was a monumental step in their relationship with St. Mark’s.

To learn more or join the Terrill Society, please visit smtexas.org/plannedgiving, or contact Tim Crouch in the Office of Development & Alumni Relations at 214.346.8809 or croucht@smtexas.org.

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