Alumni News

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES POST GRADUATE DEGREES

Wilbert August, Class of 2011 University of Oklahoma Bachelors in Economics (minor in Japanese and English writing) Accepted into the M.S. Finance Program at Price College at The University of Oklahoma

Kazai Drew

Sam Houston State University B.A. Public Relations; minor in Communication Studies Magna Cum Laude

Luther Harris, Jr., Class of 2011 Missouri State University (joint engineering program between Missouri S&T and Missouri State University) B.S. in Civil Engineering He will be joining Snyder & Associates, based out of Ankeny, IA as a Civil Engineer

Ryan Alyse Pleasant

Spelman College B.S. in Biology

Jurnee Alexis Simpson

Spelman College B.S. in Health Sciences Mariah Drain, Class of 2011 Meharry Medical College Master’s of Health Science; Future DDS

Tia Flowers Starghill, Class of 2005 Morehouse School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program *Board certified and currently resides in Tampa, FL

Carinthia Guidry, Class of 2003 A.T. Still University Doctor of Medical Science

Alexandria Gulley, Class of 2009 Hardin-Simmons University Doctor of Physical Therapy

Whytne Stevens, Class of 2009 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Master's of Urban Planning

PROFESSIONAL PIVOTS

Wesley Banks (Class of 2012) is currently an intern at Catalina Structured Funding, an Annuity Law Firm, while he finishes up his last year of undergraduate studies at Occidental College in California. He is a double major in Black Studies and Politics with a minor in History. After graduation, he plans to continue working at the firm for a year or so before applying for law school.

As a recent graduate of Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Whytne Stevens (Class of 2009), is on the move, making waves in her field of expertise. She graduated in May and earned the Award for Outstanding Leadership in Urban Planning from her program, recognizing her involvement in various student organizations and leadership roles at the Graduate School of Design (GSD). Additionally, she has relocated to Atlanta to begin working with McAfee3 Architects as an Urban Planning and Design Associate. She is excited for the opportunity to grow professionally in this role while seeing urban planning in practice and honing the skills she acquired during her time in graduate school. She is especially enjoying a new living experience in a rapidly urbanizing city and working with a fellow GSD alum who is her boss.

98% of alumni surveyed value daily chapel service as most impactful in their development at St. Philip’s.

ALUMNI SHOUTOUTS

Corinne Dorsey, Class of 2013, is a current student at Howard University and was awarded a scholarship from 2022 White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA).

Congratulations to William “Trey” McDonald, III, Class of 1997, founder and Co-CEO of Lockerverse that was selected as one of six companies showcased in the 2022 Disney Accelerator Demo Day, a business development program designed to accelerate the growth of innovative companies from around the world. The Lockerverse platform empowers iconic and emerging athletes, entertainers, artists, designers, and brands to tell culture-defining stories. Lockerverse also provides fans unique access, digital and IRL experiences,

content, and community. It was recently announced that Lockerverse joined forces with ESPN to launch a free NFT of the Celebration Bowl Trophy, to be exclusively first offered at the Celebration Bowl on December 17 in Atlanta. Visit https://www. lockerverse.com/ for more information.

We’re excited to share that owner and baker of Donna Faye’s Bakery, Jamila Jenkins, Class of 2007, has landed in the top 20 in her group and advanced to the next round of The Greatest Baker Competition. She continues to be in the running for a feature in the Bake from Scratch Magazine with a chance to take home resources to help take Donna Faye’s to the next level. Visit https:// donnafayesbakery.com/ for more information and to order your sweet treats.

Nakeie Montgomery, Class of 2011, was selected with the 19th pick in the PLL College Draft by Redwoods after a decorated five-year career at Duke. The Dallas native was a consensus first-team All-American in his senior year and is tied for 16th in career NCAA tournament points in program history while playing in three postseasons. He finishes his Duke career with 152 points—66 assists and 86 goals—through 76 games, good for the fourthmost career points by a midfielder in Duke history. In addition to his time with Duke men’s lacrosse, Montgomery also played running back for Duke football in 2021, logging 28 total yards. Nakeie has garnered partnerships with both Gatorade and Champions.

ALUMNA JOINS ST. PHILIP’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES

...being able to share firsthand with other board members what St. Philip’s has done for me helps further the mission and impact...

Cynammon Burns Allen, Class of 2000, is a licensed attorney in both Texas and Georgia. She is a graduate of American University with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and received her JD from Charlotte School of Law. Cynammon has been an active member of St. Philip’s Alumni Committee over the years where she has supported various alumni engagement activities. She is currently Managing Attorney at Burns Allen PLLC. We are thrilled to have her serve as the first alum to join the board of trustees.

“Being the first is a tremendous honor and privilege! I believe that being able to share firsthand with other board members what St. Philip’s has done for me, and my family and other families alike just helps further the mission and impact of St. Philip’s,” Burns Allen explains. The “impact” is what she remembers most about how her elementary school made her feel. “At a very young age, St. Philips instilled in me confidence in my own skin to be who I am and what God created me to be, no matter what!”

She and her husband have two beautiful children.

Tia Flowers Starghill, Class of 2005

WE WANT TO KNOW We want to know what our alumni are up to and all the wonderful things you are accomplishing. Please send photos, graduation announcements, career, and life events to Breanna Turnley, Individual and Alumni Giving Manager, at bturnley@stphilips.com ?