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Alumni News
South Dallas’ own Erykah Badu performed a private concert for St. Philip’s alumni in December to raise awareness of the alumni program and raise funds for our Alumni Endowment. Badu
attended St. Philip’s daycare as a child. “St. Philip’s has always been a light in my life, in South Dallas,” she shared during her hypnotic set. Also, her son, Seven, is an alumnus of the school. Many thanks to Murray Media for their support in pulling off this holiday treat!
ALUMNI NEWS
www.stphilips1600.org SPRING MAGAZINE 2016 29
Class of 2016
Middle School Acceptances
Alcuin School Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Bishop Dunne Catholic School The Episcopal School of Dallas Good Shepherd Episcopal School Lakehill Preparatory School Parish Episcopal School Prestonwood Christian Academy St. John’s Episcopal School St. Mark’s School of Texas Shelton School The Hockaday School The Winston School
St. Philip’s Class of 2010 Are Going Places!
While pursuing his degree in Electrical Engineering, Kevin Mondy, will play with Hampton University’s newly formed Division I lacrosse team, the first for a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Joshua Drayden
Seven Benjamin will graduate from Greenhill School and pursue psychology in college.
Reginald Blouin will graduate from Harmony Science Academy.
Sabrina Davis will graduate from Tyler Christian Academy and pursue Pre-Med in college.
Brandon Douglas will graduate from Lakehill Preparatory School. He was accepted to Loyola New Orleans where he received
a President’s scholarship and University of Southern California Brandon will
double major in Music Business and English.
Joshua Drayden will graduate from Bishop Dunne Catholic School. He received more than 25 Division 1 football scholarship offers from colleges including Northwestern University, Rice University, United States Military Academies, and University of California, Berkeley. Joshua will attend the University of California and study Orthopedic Therapy/Sports Science.
Jacob Gonzalez will graduate from Episcopal School of Dallas. He will attend Baylor University to study Business.
Ezekiel Harris will graduate from Duncanville High School. He was accepted to Hardin Simmons University, Marymount University, Morehouse College, Samford University, and University of Central Arkansas. He will attend Morehouse College and study Kinesiology – specializing in Athletic training.
Joshua Hoskins will graduate from Dallas Academy. He was accepted into Collin County Community College, Eastfield College, and Richland College. He will pursue a degree in Psychology.
Michael Ingram will graduate from Wyoming High School in Cincinnati.
McKenna Pressley is headed to her school of choice, West Point.
Johari Jenkins will graduate from Episcopal School of Dallas and attend Louisiana State University to study Pre-Law.
BreAshia Johnson will graduate from Bending Oaks High School’s dual credit program with Richland College. She will attend Texas Christian University and will study Pre-Med in her pursuit to become a dermatologist.
Quinton Jones will graduate from J.H. Rhodes High School in North Carolina. He will attend the University of North Carolina and pursue a degree in Industrial Psychology.
Jeannie McClellan will graduate from Harmony Science Academy. She was accepted to Stephen F. Austin, Texas Women’s University, and Texas A&M, San Antonio.
Taylor Mitchell will graduate from The Shelton School. She was accepted and offered scholarships to Abilene Christian University and Baylor University. She will major in Computer Science and minor in Business. Kevin Mondy will graduate from Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy. He was accepted to Morehouse College, Oglethorpe University, University of Texas at Dallas, Prairie View A&M University, Clark-Atlanta University, Hampton University, Wilberforce University, and the University of Chicago. He will attend Hampton University to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering and play for Hampton’s Division 1 lacrosse team.
Alumnus Jacob Gonzalez is headed to Baylor University McKenna Pressley
will graduate from Episcopal School of Dallas and attend the
US Military Academy at West Point. She
ultimately wants to attend medical school
to research and treat
PTSD.
Cara Rosman will
graduate from Life Cara Rossman High School in Waxahachie. She was accepted to Angelo State University, Houston Baptist University, Newman University,
Texas A&M – Texarkana, the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and Wichita State University.
Kenyatta Sewell will graduate from Hillcrest High School.
Niegel Stevens will graduate from St. Mark’s School of Texas. He was accepted to DePaul University, Louisiana State University, and the University of Houston. He will major in Business and minor in Sports Management.
Madyson Thomas will graduate from Richardson High School.
Laura Walton will graduate from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. She was accepted to University of Texas at Austin and will pursue a degree in Design or International Relations.
Isaiah M. Willis will graduate from The Winston School of Dallas. He will attend the University of Texas at San Antonio to study Business.
Quinton Jones
Alumni Reap the Benefits of Studying Abroad
Maya Harris, Switzerland, Class of 2007
“This year, I’m taking part in a year-long chemical engineering exchange program in Switzerland. I’ve had a great time meeting new people, traveling, doing winter sports, practicing my French, and of course, studying. Coming to Switzerland for a year was easily one of the best choices I’ve made in my college career!”
Azaria Lanig, India, Class of 2007
I’m a junior at Goucher College in Baltimore studying Sociology with Social Justice concentration and 4+1 masters in Elementary Education. Presently, I am in India for a study abroad semester program on Sustainable Development and Social Change, administered by World Learning/School for International Training (SIT). I am also learning Hindi and live with a homestay in Jaipur to immerse myself. I love it!”
Class of 2000 News
Class of 2000 alumnus, Michael J. Sheffey Rawlings, recently earned his PHD in Material Science and Engineering from Northwestern University. In March, he served as a surprise speaker for SMU’s J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon, at which St. Philip’s Headmaster/ Executive Director, Dr. Terry Flowers, was honored. During his inspiring speech, he expressed his gratitude for his education at St. Philip’s and the man he deems as teacher, father figure, counselor, visionary leader, and friend. When asked to reflect on his St. Philip’s experience and the impact made on his life and education, he shared the following:
“When I came to St. Philip’s for kindergarten in the fall of 1993, it was immediately apparent, even to a small child, the plethora of warmth and love that filled the school. There was an air of excitement and inclusion that was infectious.
As I continued my matriculation, the coursework got harder but that feeling persisted throughout my time at St. Philip’s. Some of my teachers literally saved my academic life (Ms. Wesson, Mrs. Barjon and Ms. Joe). They laid the educational foundation that has become the bedrock of my academic achievements to date.
In addition to providing an excellent education and fertile, nurturing soil from which students could grow, St. Philip’s instilled and reinforced my home training with the daily faith practice of chapel, and a strong sense of pride in myself as a Black man to be. I know for sure that “if it is to be it is up to me!”
St. Philip’s will always hold a special place in my heart. And although I graduated as part of its inaugural 6th grade class in 2000, some sixteen years ago, I find myself still learning from the people there: how to teach, how to lead, how to love. Thank you, St. Philip’s!”
